9 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, DECEMBER 19, 2008 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews D o w n t o w n ' i n a s t a t e o f t r a n s i t i o n ' Story time in the window display area of The Decorating Center in downtown Fowlerville was part of last weekend's Christmas in the 'Ville event sponsored by the Fowlerville Business Association. Emily Marshall, program coordinator at the Fowlerville library, reads "Santa Claus is on a Diet" to children, from left, Mattie Seger,4, Hunner Seger, 8 and Cierra Seger, 6. The Segers are from Howell. PHOTOSJIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS F o w le r v ille s e t fo r c h a n g e s More improvements planned - after the economy improves 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 It’s the people who make Fowlerville a special place, say those involved in the village’s downtown business district. “It’s an extremely friendly community and, like all small towns, it has a lot of pride,” said Fowlerville native Fred Dillingham, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Livingston County which administers the village’s Downtown Development Authority. Fowlerville is a still mostly rural community with a four-block downtown area that “reminds me of Brighton years ago,” according to one property owner. Fowlerville is at a center point between Detroit and Lansing - one reason that mega-retailer Wal-Mart located earlier this year at the 1-96 exit just south of the village, said Dillingham. “The downtown is in a state of transition,” he said. “One of the things SEE FOWLERVILLE, A4 Below, Santa chats with, Meghan Murrin, 5,left, and Lindsey Barnnet,6, both from Williamston. Santa, known to some as Ed Prebo of Fowlerville, was holding court in the Harmon Real Estate office at the corner of Grand River Avenue and North Grand Street during the merchant-sponsored event. Downtown Fowlerville by the numbers ■ Size; 4 blocks. ■ Total businesses: 23. ■ Roadways: State trunkline G rand River A ve nue runs th ro u gh town, serving also as the village's main street. G rand A ve n u e is the northsouth route at the four corners, b rin g in g visitors to town from 1-96 to the south. ■ Number of historic buildings: M a n y o f the d ow n tow n buildings date to the late 1800s. ■ Properties for sale or lease: 3. ■ What's special: "It's a great place to live. It was a great place to raise m y family. I respect the heritage. I can't imagine living anyplace else." - Ron Daly, owner of The Decorating Center, president of the Downtown Development Authority board. 3 - y e a r d e a l fo r t e a c h e r s in P in c k n e y R a i s e s i n n e w c o n t r a c t w i l l r a n g e f r o m 0.5%-1.5% 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 A compromise in raises and benefits and an agreement to continue joint long-term planning have led to a new threeyear contract between Pinckney Community Schools teachers and the district’s Board of Education. The deal, ratified earlier this week by Pinckney Education Association teachers union, was expected to be sealed this week with a vote of the school board. It provides for 0.5 percent to 1.5 percent pay raises throughout the length of the contract and reflects a change in health insurance benefits fi’om Blue Cross Blue Shield to MESSA, an in s iu ^ c e provider connected to the Michigan Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union. “There were compromises on both sides,” said Brian Higgins, assistant superintendent for personnel and the board’s chief negotiator. “It’s certainly lower than other settlements in other districts in our county, but it takes into consideration our tough economic climate and how we are trying to re- What do you think? Pinc kn ey teachers w ill ge t a n ew 3-year contract, with c om p rom ise s o n both sides of the table. Sh are y o u r o p in io n at: mlive.com/livingston communitynews miive .com duce and control costs.” Both sides agree that it was the agreement to continue joint talks on long-term planning and finances that sealed the deal. “The kind of discussions we are having now and have committed to continue will benefit Pinckney schools for years to come,” said Patrick Sharon, a Lakeland Elementaiy School third-grade teacher and PEA chief negotiator. Pinclmey’s 267 teachers have worked imder a contract that expired in August 2007. The new pact is retroactive to that date but includes no retroactive pay raise for the 2007-08 school year. For 2008-09, teachers will receive a 1 percent raise starting in January. If the state cuts per-pupil funding , more than $50, the two sides will renegotiate the raise. Also effective in January, Pinckney teachers will join MESSA’s Choices II plan. 'Teachers will be required to SEE SCHOOLS, A4 H a m b u r g T w p . b o a r d d r o p s d e p u t y c l e r k p a y t o z e r o T r u s t e e s ' s p l i t e c h o e s p r e v i o u s b o a r d ' s r i f t 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 If recently hired Deputy Clerk Michael Zeglevski wants to keep working for Hamburg 'Township, he will work for fi^e. A dispute over his qualifications and public behavior has led the township Board of Triistees to s e t his salaiy at zero. The job appointment is controlled solely by the township clerk. Matt Skiba, who wants to retain Zeglevski. But the township board sets salaries, so the board voted 5-2 'Ihesday night to offer the least compensation possible - none - in an effort to force Zeglevski out. Zeglevski, who did not attend the meeting, was appointed by Skiba Nov. 20. Setting the pay at zero, Skiba said, forces him to get rid of Zeglevski or forces Zeglevski to work for free. “I wish I had been given the opportunity to make a decision b^ fore I was forced to make one,” Skiba said. Zeglevski could not SEE HAMBURG, A4 Scout earns kudos for rescuing Pinckney driver W o m a n ' s c a r h a d p l u n g e d i n t o i c y w a t e r l a s t w i n t e r BY LEANNE SMITH The L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Nathan Hinkle is no stranger to the Boy Scout oath. Thankfully to Pinckney’s Suzanne Gordon, the parts about “doing his best, helping others at all times and keeping himself physically strong and mentally awake” came quite naturally when he found her early one slippery morning last February. Gordon’s car had spun on a sharp curve on County Road D-19 at Rush Lake Road and plunged over a steep bank where it landed on the driver’s side and started to flood with icy water. “I saw Nathan’s face in the passenger door window and he was knocking and asking if I needed help,” Gordon said. “I said, “Yes, I do,’ and I was so relieved to see him.” Hinkle, 17, of Pinckney and a member of I%ckney Boy Scout 'IVoop No. 312, was on his way to school at Howell’s Kensington Woods High School when he saw Gordon’s tire marks going over the bank. He urged his mom to stop the car and he headed down to Gordon. “I was less than a mile from home, but I felt very far away by myself down in that ditch,” Gordon said. “Nathan has a very special place in my heart. What a hero he is.” The Boy Scouts of America agree. The group recently awarded Hinkle with a National Certificate of Merit for his actions that day. It’s the first national award the Pinckney troop has ever received. “It’s one of the highest honors you can get in scouting,” said Chuck Thibodeau, Th)op 312 scoutmaster. “It’s for going above and beyond the call of duty. We are so proud of Nathan.” Hinkle is a little overwhelmed with the attention. “I just did what any good person would do,” he said. “It was pretty bad that moming.'It was just a natural reaction to stop.” Gordon had left home at about 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 19 to head to 1-96 on her way to Novi to baby-sit her granddaughter. “It was bad,” she said. “The road was snow covered and slick and I thought maybe I shouldn’t take it, but I did. Before I knew it, my car was spinning around. I didn’t have any control.” Gordon’s car went backwards over the ditch and landed on the driver’s side. That was bad enough, she said, but SEE SCOUT, A4 COURTESY, BOY SCOUT TROOP 312 Suzanne Gordon, left, found herself trapped in a flooding car after an accident on County Road D-19 last February until Nathan Hinkle, right, came along to help. Hinkle has received a national certificate of merit from the Boy Scouts of America. I N D E X Achievers A9 Calendar A9 Livingston Life A7-A9 Property sales map A6 Rick Fitzgerald's column A7 Scrapbook AS Sports B1-B2 Volunteers A9 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Hearings delayed Preliminary hearings for two men charged with severely beating an 83-year-old World War II veteran in his Genoa 'Township home have been delayed indefinitely, so one of the suspects can undergo a psychological competency exam. Hany T. Riley, 37, and Noah Lovell III, 31, were scheduled to appear in court this week on charges of torture, armed robbery, unlawful imprisonment and first-degree home invasion in the Oct. 29 incident. Because of victim John Pickett’s age, Livingston County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dan Garber said, his office is trying to find a forensic psychologist who will conduct the evaluation more quickly than the usual two or three months. Riley, who will be evaluated, was captured in Nebraska, and is being held on $5 million bond. Lovell turned himself in later under intense police and media pressure, and was released with hours after he paid $100,000 on a $1 million bond. INSIDE Aid for clink A weekend book sale will raise funds for the Whitmore Lake Health Clinic. A3 Coming home "Two business owners move operations closer to home in Brighton. A6 Holiday feast The American Legion post hosts its annual Christmas Day dinner for anyone who wants a little holiday company. A7 Let it snow! High school skiing and snowboarding teams are ready for action. B1 BH ItX '- 1 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, D E C EM B E R 19, 20 08 ANGELA SPOONER,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Student art graces dealership windows Artwork can be seen on windows at the Brighton Ford dealership as created by students at five Brighton elementary schools. People are allowed to vote on the window they like best, and one school wiH be declared a winner. All five schools will receive $1,000 from Brighton Ford. IN B R IE F Brighton City gets A-plus S&P bond rating The city of Brighton recently received an A-plus bond rating from Standard & Poor’s, which also raised the city’s financial management policies rating to “strong.” S&P is a major credit rating agency which rates bonds, stocks and insurance companies and the companies which issue them. “The city’s general fund reserve levels remain healthy, with a very strong unreserved fund balance of $1.53 million,” the report said. According to city Finance Director Dave Gajda, Brighton has resisted the trend in maintaining its high rating. “Many communities are seeing their bond ratings lowered (due to the economy),” Gajda said. City Manager Dana Foster, however, noted that all isn’t rosy, with the city in a very tight budget year due to the economic downturn and a wage freeze for nonunion employees in effect. The report issued this cautionary note: “Taxable value is dropping as the city faces the effect of a statewide softening in the housing market,” the report said. “The city is also dealing with the loss of Brighton Interior Systems, previously a major taxpayer.” School of choice students accepted Brighton Area Schools are accepting school of choice students for second semester. The school board approved opening the program for unlimited junior kindergarten and kindergarten at Miller, all grades at Hilton, Homung, Lindbom and Spencer elementary schools, all grades except fourth at Homung Elementary School, all grades at Scranton Middle School, all grades with limited openings in sbcth- and eighth-grades at Maltby Middle School and ninth through llth-grades at Brighton High School. Details: 810-299-4040. Fowlerville Cell phone, safety seminar scheduled Fbwlerville Community Schools will host a seminar on cell phone safety and protecting children from Internet predators at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 in the Fbwlerville Junior High School auditorium, 7677 Sharpe Road. The seminar will be presented by members of the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative, established in 2007 to teach parents and students how to protect themselves &Y)m potential dangers of technology. It will include information on how to access the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, how to choose parental control software, how to view Internet history logs to find out what sites have been viewed online, how to access and modify search engines like Yahoo and Google for safer Internet surfing and how to search and access social networking sites, such as MySpace and Facebook. Details: FCS Technology Director Grace Damerow at 517- 223-6236 or view www.michigan. gov/csi. Green Oak Township Society seeks long-term lease The Green Oak Township board is working with the Green Oak Township Historical Society to extend the society’s lease on the 1856 Historic Township Hall. ' The lease runs out in May, and Township Supervisor Mark St. Charles says he hopes to have a plan in place by that time. He says that the society, which made the request to the board at its Dec. 3 meeting, has shown a commitment to preserving the hall, and that a long-term lease is vital in securing grants for the society, which is asking for a 30-year lease. Howell 'Grease'auditions are week of Jan. 5 The Community Theatre of Howell will host auditions for the musical “Grease” the week of Jan. 5 at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 West Grand River Ave., Howell. An optional dance workshop at the Barnard Center is also set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. Those auditioning are encouraged to attend. Dance and vocal auditions are set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing a song from the stage show for each character (no more than two) they are auditioning for. Please bring a photo. Reading auditions are set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. Callback, if needed, are set for 6:30 p.m. frtday, Jan. 9. R eh ea r^s begin Jan. 12 and run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. Show performances are April 17-19 and April 24-26, 2009. Details: www.cththeatre. org and click on shows or auditions. Livingston County Winter classes for ACE begin Jan. 19 The Adult Center for Enrichment of Livingston County winter classes begin the week of Jan. 19 and end the week of Feb. 23. There are eight core courses of three weeks or more at a cost of $30 per course. Courses include “The Psychology of Adjustment - Dealing with Life’s Curve Balls,” “Great Greek Myths.” “Beginning and Intermediate Spanish.” “Introduction to Computers,” “Appreciating Classical Music,” “The Art of Bizet,” “Wines of the World” and “Writing Your Memoirs.” A series of two-hour classes also are being offered. They are “Beginners Class of Portraitures,” “Genealogy for Beginners,” “Women in American History” and “The Magic of Renewable Energy.” These four-week classes take place Thursdays beginning Jan. 22. All classes meet at the Lansing Community College, Livingston County Center at Parker High School on D-19 in Marion Township; at Cleary University in Genoa Township and at Independence Village in Brighton. Details: 810-229-9901. To register by phone call 517- 545- 3522, or visit www.acelc. org. Master gardener registration offered Registration for the 2009 winter master gardener program is currently under way at the Livingston County Michigan State University Extension Office, 2300 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 111, Genoa Township. The cost is $250 and must be paid by cash or check. Sessions are from 6-10 p.m. on 12 consecutive Thursdays from Jan. 8-March 26. Details: 517- 546- 3950. Grants offered to reduce drug use The Livingston County Community Alliance, a nonprofit community coalition, announces distribution of small grant awards for substance use awareness and prevention projects. Proposals from those wishing to receive grants are due on Jan. 9. Each grant is up to $500. The purpose of the grants is to reduce adolescent use of alcohol, tobacco, and other addictive and harmful substances including marijuana, inhalants and prescription drugs. Examples of projects include speakers for youth groups, activities for youth that provide alternatives to use, and designing a public service announcement about the consequences of drug use. Revenue for the grants comes from the annual Run Drugs Out of Town Run. For more information on applying for a grant, contact Daydra Cormican, Livingston County Community Alliance coordinator, at 517-545-5944. From News staff reports LETTER War crimes must be addressed Soon 2009 will be here with a new president and a new Congress and many problems ahead. However, we have some unfinished business that needs to be attended to with the actions of the past administration. Since 2001 things in this country have gone downhill and there needs to be answers to some lingering questions of possible treason or war crimes. There needs to be an international court established to question the deeds of past Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney to name the three key players. Our country has been victimized by acts performed by these three and justice needs to be done. A fair hearing of events needs to be conducted as soon as possible. In my view, this can ' be done through the United Nations. That would allow the new administration and Congress to concentrate on cleaning up the problems at hand and let the international community conduct the inquiry into past discretions. I say the international community because we were not the only victims of the acts performed by these so-called leaders. ' There are those who say we must move on. But to leave these transgressions unaddressed is an affront to our freedom, our constitution, our standing in the world and our ability to really move on. Yours for a new beginning by putting the past right. Sally A. York, Brighton Write U S Se n d correspondence to: Letters, The Livingston C om m u n ity News, 420 W. Ma in St., Brighton, 48116; fax to (810) 844-2040; e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews. com. Su bm is sion s b ecome the property o f The Livingston C om m u n ity News. T 1 f o u n d d e a d , a n o t h e r i n j u r e d i n G e n o a P o l i c e s a y d e a d m a n s h o t , w o u n d e d u n c l e , t h e n k i l l e d h i m s e l f BY SUSAN L. OPPAT 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 at least two days, Gerald Thomas Hall lay on the floor of a locked loft bedroom, drifting in and out of con sc iousne ss from a gunshot wound to the head. Lying on his back on a nearby bed of the Genoa Township home was the body of his nephew, Gregory Alan Howell. Next to Howell, 44, was the handgun that Livingston County Sheriff’s investigators believe Howell used to shoot Hall, 47, and then himself, in the right temple. It was the end of a long relationship between the two men that Sheriff Robert Bezotte said was marked by extremes. They were the best of friends, he said, when they were sober. But when they were drinking - and Bezotte said they drank often - their arguments were violent. The bedroom where they were found was bloody, with new blood from the shootings, and old blood, apparently from previous brawls, Bezotte said. Vodka bottles littered the room. It wasn’t the first time their arguments ended with violent injury. Shortly after Howell was re leased from prison in 2006 after se rv ing more than two years for felony drunken driving, he threw boiling water at Hall. That assault put Hall in the University of Michigan Medical Center burn unit. Howell served a year in jail. The men were found just before 8 p.m. Monday, when the other five relatives who live in the lower level of the house realized they hadn’t se en either man since Thursday, the day after Howell moved into the house because his wife threw him out of their home. The house where they were found, in the 4600 block of Richardson Road, is owned by a grandmother who does not live there, but allows family members to move in and out, police said. Hall had lived in the loft apartment for about 20 years. The family told investigators it wasn’t unusual not to se e the men for several days. The said they did not hear the shots. Sheriff’s Detective Lt. Todd Luzod said Hall remains in critical condition at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He said investigators planned to talk to him further when possible to try to determine exactly what happened - and why. Susan Oppat can be reached at soppat@annarbornews.com or at 734-994-6679. = 1 IlK l,l\ C O M M U N I T Y Published each Friday. 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Goodell DDS ...........B-1 To see additional ads and coupons from the past week go to: ______________ annarborshopping.mlive.com______________ THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 19, 2 0 0 8 A3 ' Teens w on't be charged in Pinckney's 'se x tin g ' I n c i d e n t c o u l d h a v e b e e n m u c h m o r e d a n g e r o u s , p r o s e c u t o r s a y s BY SUSAN L. OPPAT The L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s No criminal charges will be filed against any of the teens involved in an incident in which nude photos of a 14- year-old Pinckney girl were ^ text-messaged to the cell phones of at least a couple hundred people. Livingston County Prosecutor David F. Morse announced earlier this week that he will not file charges _ against the girl who took P explicit cell phone photos of herself and text-messaged them to two boys, or against the boys who sent them on to another 200 cell phones. Morse said school suspensions for about 20 students and parental discipline were sufficient punishment, even though, because the girl is a minor, the incident amounted to criminal distribution of child pornography. “If parents are going to provide their children With technology, they should be aware of the capabilities of that technology, and the dangers that unsupervised use of that technology can bring,” Morse said, while recommending that parents attend an educational program that was scheduled for Wednesday night. While some parents were skeptical, he said, if the images had made it online, “predators could interpret that as an open invitation to make contact” with the girl. Morse said proof came in a Freedom of Information Act request filed last week by a New York prison inmate serving 20 years to life for sexual assault on a minor. The inmate sought the police report on the investigation, with the girl’s name, address, phone number, and the photos and videos. Morse said he must release the report, but will do so without the personal information, photos or videos. He said the request proves people are trolling the Internet and other media for cases like this. Morse’s decision marks the end of a case that came to light in October when police confiscated six mobile phones with about 20 pictures and two, 30-second videos the Pinckney girl had taken of her genitals that also showed her face. The girl sent the images to two boys, but when school resumed they w ere distributed to an estimated 200 students. Morse said he does not believe the photos or videos made it onto the Internet. But Livingston Sheriff’s Detective Lt. Todd Luzod said “it’s really important to educate the students to realize once you put something like that out over the air like that, you have no idea how many cell phones or computers it could go to.” Brownie Troop 145 is selling pizza kits as a fundraiser for the Whitmore Lake Health Clinic. Pictured, back row from left, assistant troop leader Leslie Engle,Taylor Schoults, Ashley Cowher, Isabel Linder, Lauren Arcuri, and troop leader Bridget Hines; middle row from left, Brooke Tyrrell, Marie Hines, Becca Diskin; front row from left, Brittany Bates, Cailin Bates, Morgan Engle and Lauren Engle. ANGELA SPOONER, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS L o c a l g r o u p s h e lp m e d ic a l c lin ic Green Oak facility struggles to meet expenses BY LISA CAROLIN T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N ew s T he Whitmore Lake Health Clinic is the kind of clinic that often tosses clients a lifeline when there is nowhere else to turn. Now others are doing the same for the clinic, which has been facing its own financial crisis. T he Green Oak Township clinic was established to serve the uninsured and underinsured. Bridget Hines, the leader of Brownie TVoop 145 fi’om Brighton, says several of the girls in her troop don’t have any medical insurance and some of the families are facing foreclosure on their homes. But the girls still want to help others when they can. “We want to reach out and help others in a time of need, and to know there is a clinic there if we need it is so reassuring,” says Hines. “My husband lost his job, and we had to pay our medical bills for she months until ‘ he got another job. It was fiightening not to have medical insurance.” The members of Brownie Troop 145, who attend the fourth grade at Hawkins Elementary School in Brighton, have been selling Little Caesar’s Pizza kits and donating the money they make to the clinic. “I’m always looking for service projects, and the girls and I talk about the struggles and how we can help,” says Hines. “We talked about people losing their jobs and their medical Clinic fundraiser ■ What: W h itm o re Lake Health Clinic b o o k sale fundraiser. ■ When: Friday a n d Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ■ Where: Am e r ic a n Leg ion, 9 8 0 7 W h itew o o d Road, H am b u rg Tow nship. ■ Why: Th e W h itm o re Lake Health Clinic, at 9 6 9 0 E. M-36 , W h itm o re Lake, Green O a k T ow nship , se rv e s m o s t ly u n in su re d o r u n d e r in su re d pa tien ts a n d is s t ru g g lin g to keep u p with exp e nses . ■ Details: 7 3 4 -4 4 9 -2 0 3 3 . insurance. So few clinics will take patients without insurance. The people at the Whitmore Lake Health Clinic have hearts of angels.” The Whitmore Lake Health Clinic has been the recipient of donations large and small, including a book sale this weekend. University of Michigan Medical School residents have formed an organization to support the clinic and have organized two fundraisers. Last week, the group raised almost $1,800 at a fashion show spoof on the U-M campus. The group also asked for donations at the Michigan-Michigan State football game in October, and in one w eek raised nearly $7,000. “These kids are just incredible,” says Hilda Weiser Ely, executive director of the clinic, who loaned the clinic $250,000 of her own money to keep it running. “There is light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve also been getting donations from individuals, as well as auto donations. They (donated cars) go to Charity Auto and get auctioned off, and then we get a donation.” Weiser Ely says the. priority is to pay for the building that houses the clinic and to pay the staff. In the meantime, the clinic is seeing an increase in the number of patients. “We are swamped,” says Weiser Ely. “It’s an epidemic. We’re seeing more uninsured patients lately. They still need health care.” The clinic has been struggling to stay viable because patients can’t afford the per-visit fees, and insurance reimbursements are often delayed and don’t cover all costs. The clinic sees an average of 125 patients a week and has an annual budget of $500,000. Weiser Ely says she has been in contact with U.S. Sen. Carl Levin about concentrating on the problem of the uninsured. The Whitmore Lake Health Clinic is also always collecting bottles and cans, ink cartridges and old cell phones, and encourages people to bring them in. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. The case is part of a nationwide trend, sometimes called “sexting,” in which teens take nude photos of themselves with cell phone cameras and text-message them to other teens. About a week after the Pinckney incident was reported, Dexter High School officials confiscated six cell phones and an iPod there because they were carrying inappropriate images in an unrelated case. That case remains under review by the Washtenaw County prosecutor’s office. About a week after that, Fowlerville officials reported that a 14-year-old girl there sent photos of herself to friends. Four students were suspended for a day and Morse declined to bring criminal charges. Several students in Brighton were charged in juvenile court after a similar incident in June, Morse said. He said charges w ere dismissed after the students wrote papers about the dangers of transmitting sexually explicit photos of themselves or friends. “Kids need to realize there can be unintended consequences from this type of behavior,” Morse said. “And for parents, it’s one more reminder to keep a close eye on what their kids are doing both with computers and cell phones.” Susan Oppat can be reached at soppat@annarbornews.com or at 734-482-1166. Cut in road budget won't upset work plans, says director M a j o r 2 0 0 9 p r o j e c t s i n c l u d e r o u n d a b o u t , b r i d g e r e p a i r s , l e f t - t u r n l a n e a d d i t i o n BY TOM TOLEN T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s An $8 million cut in the Livingston County Road Commission budget won’t upset any scheduled road improvement projects next year, said Managing Director Mike Craine. Part of the reason is that the 2008 budget was inflated to accommodate the $8 million East Grand River reconstruction and widening project, east of Brighton. “This budget is $3.5 million less than a typical year (and not $8 million le ss),” Craine said. The 2009 budget was adopted last week. The three major projects next year are the Hamburg- Winans Lake roads sin g le lane roundabout, repair of the Huron River Bridge on Hamburg Road (both in Hamburg Township) and addition of a left-turn lane on Old US-23 at Newfound Gap and Covington in Brighton Township. The Michigan Department of T ransportation is responsible for other projects, including M-36 at Pettys Road and Merrill Road in Hamburg Township, which also remain on the schedule. “The major projects are survivors,” Craine said. Craine also assures local motorists that state cutbacks will not affect plowing and salting on local roads this winter. The Michigan Department of TVansportation recently announced that it would reduce overtime for its employees this winter on state roads such as M-36 and M-59. “There’s been a lot of concern (by the public) about the winter, but we haven’t changed anything,” he said. While revenues will be down, Craine expects to be able to perform the same local repair and maintenance work, filling potholes for instance, as usual. “We’re trying to hold harmless all basic services, but “it’s the fourth year in a row there’s been a downturn in revenues (not counting federal money for specific projects),” Craine said. He said the amount of money available from the state, largely based on gasoline and weight taxes, continues to decline each year, partially because people are driving more fuel-efficient cars. In addition, people have been driving far fewer m iles due to the poor economy. “There’s no doubt the economy is radically changing people’s travel plans.” Craine said the 83 county road commissions in the state are operating on the same gas tax (19 cents per gallon) that was passed in 1997. He said the formula doesn’t take into account inflation or the greater fuel efficiency of vehicles. Craine added that although there are a couple of proposals in the Legislature to help cash-strapped local road commissions, he doesn’t expect action anytime soon, “if past performance in the Legislature is any indication.” In response to the lower revenues from the state, Craine said the board was forced to impose a freeze on all nonunion employees’ wages and increase the insurance deductible for next year. Crane is currently involved in contract talks with his unionized employees, whose previous agreement expired Sept. 30. 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More than $1.1 million will be spent to improve one of the first sights visitors encounter entering dovnitown &Dm 1-96. Plagued with potholes and unsightly Dumpsters, the lot has been the focus of a restoration effort that was postponed as other city projects moved forward. Howell City Manager Shea Charles said City Council has long recognized that the lot needed repair. But the work had to occur in conjunction with other projects around the city. One idea was to rip the lot up in 2009 when the adjacent East Sibley Street was scheduled for repairs. A second thought was that was too much work at once. DTE Energy officials had the final say, indicating 2010 was the year the utility could bury ite lines behind businesses on the south side of Grand River Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Court Street for around $200,000. The Howell Downtown Development Authority will cover all costs. For the project, 138 parking spaces will be built, decorative lighting and screens for the Dumpsters added, greenbelts created and pedestrian walkways added. The most costly upgrade, however, will be a three-foot-high brick wall that will border three sides of the parking lot, excluding the pedestrian alley side between the parking lot and businesses. Lamp posts and wrought-iron fencing will adorn the top of the wall. “We’re trying to do something here that in 10 years doesn’t look like we should’ve done something else,” said landscape architect Randy Metz. “The wrought iron (and lamp posts) provide a true, authentic look that is timeless.” The plan also can accommodate future uses and development opportunities, with room to build two 60- foot-deep buildings on each of the back comers in the lot. Water and sewer leads will be installed. “We’re setting this up to make it as easy as possible for someone to come in and develop there,” said DDA Director Nathan Voght. Once that happens, slQwalks could be built connecting the First National Bank site at the west end of the parking lot to the building behind it, with a similar setup for buildings at the east end of the lot. Metz also suggested color changes for businesses backing to the lot, borrowing fixim a Victorian-era color palette. “It’s amazing what simple paint will do to change the entire look of a facade,” he said. He acknowledged, however, that such cooperation would require businesses to buy into the plan. “You can’t make them paint their buildings,” he said. R e s id e n t s c a n S till o f f e r c o m m e n t s o n s t r e e t p la n O p e n h o u s e s p l a n n e c J f o r W e c f n e s d a y s BY LAURIE HUMPHREY T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s There is still time to chime in on phase one of the citywide street improvement plan set to begin next summer. Residents living in the target area are encouraged to view the plan, ask questions and learn how the project will affect them. Project designers Hubbell, Roth & Clark will open their offices 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Febmary to accommodate the discussions. About five miles of road is included in the project’s first phase. A second and third phase also is identified and, if implemented according to the timetable, will keep the dty under constmction through 2011. In all, about 11 miles of road is slated for improvement at a cost of $23 million. Landscaping, water and sewer line replacement also will be included. T\vo open houses earlier this month were well attended, said Howell Deputy City Manager, Terry Wilson. About 40 people came looking for answers on drainage, on-street parking and funding. “A decision (about funding) hasn’t been finalized by (the City) Council yet,” said Wilson, but the possibility of adding a mill or two to the tax roU has been discussed. Phase one will affect streets in all areas of the city fiDm Piety Hill to streets bordering Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston hospital to those surrounding city hall and Southeast Elementary school. The HRC office is at 3399 E. Grand River Ave., above Mr. B’s restaurant. For more information, call 517- 552-9199. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews. com or 810-844-2003. B r i g h t o n r e z o n e s p r o p e r t y f o r s e n i o r h o u s i n g p r o j e c t S e c o n d S t r e e t h o u s i n g w o u l d s e r v e t h o s e 5 5 a n d o l d e r From News staff reports The Brighton City Council has approved a rezoning city officials hope will result in a major development for retire es and “empty-nesters.” Several houses and one vacant commercial building would be razed to make way for the project. Council approved final reading of a rezoning request from multiple resident!^ to senior housing district for the four-acre property, located on the east side of North Second Street, south of Advance Street. Officials say Haven Manor, to be developed by Reenders Inc. and partner Associates Management Co., would address the need for low-and moderate- income senior housing in Brighton. The 110-unit, threestory project would be designed for people age 55 and older. Monthly rent would range fixim $902 for a one-bedroom unit to $1,479 for a two-bedroom unit with some services included. In lieu of property taxes, the property owner would annually pay the city 4 percent of net rental income. Amenities would include a lobby with fireplace, community room, library-billiards room, small theater, arts-and-crafts studio, fitn e ss center, a pull-cord sy s tem for em e rg en cies and a van for shopping. The City Planning Commission will likely consider the site plan in January, and If given final approval, construction is to start next summer. F O W L E R V I L L E FROM A1 D D A p l a n s i n c l u d e k e e p i n g t r a d i t i o n a l l o o k t o b u i l d i n g s spurring that is the opening of the Wal-Mart. It has brought people into the community from other areas.” Despite changes to areas south, the village center has maintained its charm, said Ron Daly, head of the DDA and owner of the downtown business The Decorating Center. “The fortunate thing is Fowlerville’s been able to change with the times,” he said. “It’s why Fowlerville has, and will continue, to grow.” Realtor Paul Harmon, of the third-generation Harmon Real Estate office, is vice president of the Fowlerville Business Association and is active in the Fowlerville Rotary - another key groUp that contributes to the health of the village. He said personal service is key to a successful down- Great Start will get grant for preschool D e m a n d i s g r e a t e r f o r s e r v i c e s , s a y p r o g r a m o r g a n i z e r s BY LISA CAROLIN N e w s S t a f f R e p o r te r In the midst of all the state budget cuts. Gov. J en nifer Granholm has proposed spending $31.5 million to expand early childhood learning opportunities. The money also will go toward the implementation of local Great Start Collaboratives in Michigan to give more children in the state the opportunity to attend preschool. It was announced this week that Great Start Livingston will receive an $80,000 grant from the Early Childhood Investment Corp. to be used to fund the launch of the Livingston Great Start Collaborative, which is aimed at ensuring that every young child in the county starts school healthy and ready to su c ceed in school. Most of Great Start Livingston’s funding comes from the Early Childhood Investment Corp., which is a nonprofit corporation cr eated by Granholm in 2005 to address the critical needs of Michigan children from birth to age 5. The Livingston Great Start Collaborative is part of a statewide network of 56 local collaboratives. According to Jean Garratt, who co-chairs the Great Start Livingston Needs A sse ssm en t Standing Committee and leads the Livingston Educational Service Agency’s early childhood programs, the grant will be used for such expenditures as hiring a co ordinator and parent liaison to develop the collaborative governance structure and membership. She says that with so many families having financial struggles, there is a greater demand for services. “There has been an incr ease in families who are eligible," says Garratt. “Our early childhood programs such as Head Start and Great Start Readiness are full and have wait lis ts.” Great Start Livingston has offered play groups in each of the five school districts in Livingston County, that focus on the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. The group’s objectives include ensuring that all newborns are screened for development, and that their families are connected to community resources. Other objectives include implementing developmental language and behavioral sc re ening and a sse ssm en t for all children birth to age five, and to ensure that all children in the county birth to age five have unimpeded a c c e ss to medical care. Lisa Carotin can be reached at 810-844-2010 or at lcarolin@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com. town. “When you work with the rest of the businesses here, you se e they can serve customers,” he said. “It’s that connection to the owner that is special.” Daly also is active in the FBA, which serves as both a merchant group and the area’s chamber of commerce. “The Fowlerville Business Association has brought a cohesion to all these people,” he said. “If you live here and have a business downtown, everyone has a personality. We have a great mix.” A pinched economy may have stalled some business plans, but the village is poised for big things moving forward, Daly said. The DDA has undertaken a $3 million project to add parking in the northwest quadrant on the site of the former Fowlerville Lumber and will continue efforts to improve downtown. “Once we get over this little bump in the economy, we’re ready to go,” he said. “We have the infrastructure in place.” DDA plans include keeping a traditional look to buildings and lighting and offering such programs as facade grants. “Hopefully, this starts to be a great example of how we want to polish up the rest of the downtown,” Dillingham added. Judy Daniels and her family own two buildings on the main four corners of town, one of which used to be Ruth’s Resale shop. “It’s a growing town, that’s for sure. There’s a lot of things that are poised to happen here,” said Daniels. “I think the people in Fowlerville are wonderful. The people make the town.” The owners have renovated one building, which has now been leased to Casey Fowler and her Jazzercize business, while the corner building has renovated offices for lease upstairs and still is being renovated downstairs. Fowler said she has had a great response to having a storefront business. “I was getting five calls a day when the signs first went up,” said Fowler, who relocated downtown from the Mid- Michigan Gymnastics Center. “I was looking and looking and looking. I thought if I really had to pick a spot, I would pick this place.” Reach Casey Hans at chans@ livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2005. H A M B U R G FROMAi T r u s t e e : 'T h i s c o m m u n i t y n e e d s t o h e a l ' be reached for comment. On Dec. 5, the board - citing concerns about degrees and certifications Zeglevski listed on his resume that board members said they could not verify - set his pay at $34,000 a year instead of the $56,649 Skiba had recommended. The move Thesday to reduce Zeglevski’s salary “immediately and indefinitely to zero” follows community ffiscussion about a video posted on the Internet. Taken &Y)m a Sept. 9 township board meeting, the video shows Zeglevski shaking his head and making what residents have complained is a masturbatory hand gesture in reaction to a citizen’s praise of fom e r Clerk Joanna Hardesty. S C H O O L S FROM A1 H e a l t h c o s t s m a y r e o p e n p a y i s s u e pay ,$20 for office visits and $10 for generic prescriptions or $20 for brand-name prescriptions. Deductibles are $200 for a single person and $400 for a family. The plan is comparable to the Priority Health plan that covers other district employees and will result in about a $316,000 savings from January to Jime, Higgins said. For 2009-10, teachers who have not reached the top step on the district’s pay scale will receive a 0.5 percent pay raise along with a step increase. Those who have reached the top step will receive a 1.5 percent raise. Higgins estimates that 60 percent of today’s teachers are at the top step. If health insurance costs climb by more than 8 percent in 2009-10, though, the two sides must renegotiate these raises, Higgins said. Reach Leanne Smith at ismith@ iivingstoncommunitynews. com or 810-844-2011. S CO U T FROM A1 R e s c u e r e a r n s E a g l e S c o u t r a n k then frigid water started covering her feet and legs. “I fumbled for my cell phone, which was floating by then,” she said. “Everything was in slow motion. I didn’t really know what to do.” Hinkle helped Gordon out of the car’s passenger-side door and got her back up the bank “I put her in our car with my mom, my sister and m e so she could warm up and wait for the police and a friend to arrive,” Hinkle said. “I’m just glad we were there.” Hinkle, who will graduate in June and hopes to attend Lake Superior State University to study biology, also recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, scouting’s highest. For his service project, he put three benches and historical markers on the Lakelands IVail in Hamburg Township. Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunity news.com or 810-844-2011. Zeglevski was not a township employee at that time. 'IHistee Phil Semprevivo called the action “vulgar public behavior” that has made Hamburg Township the “laughingstock of Livingston Coimty and perhaps all of south central Michigan.” He and Supervisor Pat Hohl encouraged Skiba to seek a new deputy. “I’m terribly embarrassed and tired of spending so much time taking calls on this when we have much bigger and more meaningful issues to work on,” Hohl said. Trustees Mike Dolan, Chuck Menzies and Bill Halm supported eliminating Zeglevski’s salary, saying the issues were creatog a division on the new board not unlike the ones between incumbents that were ousted in this year’s elections. “The community is more important than any one person, including myself and any other board member,” Dolan said. “I wish this man no ill will, but we need to move on. 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OF 1-96 A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 19, 2 0 0 8 L iv in g s to n C ou n ty p ro p e r ty sales Property sold recently throughout the county: Brighton City 501 Franklin St; $156,000 725 Heatheridge Dr; $150,000 6252 Northridge Hills Dr; $234,000 Brighton Township 3981 Aberdeen Lane;$191,250 4071 Brian Dr; $256,000 12345 Buno Road;$108,010 8779 Christine Dr, N; $191,457 10854 Culver Road;$177,000 9935 Highslope Dr;$115,000 11583 Hyne Road; $208,000 10845 Reynard Road; $204,000 5052 Walsh Dr; $97,900 Cohoctah Township 1508 Faussett Road; $69,000 Conway Township 9641 Nicholson Road, N; $45,500 Fowlerville Village 605 Garden Ct;$123,675 435 Power St; $68,000 Genoa Township 7628 BrookdaleCt; $211,150 1339 Elmhurst Dr; $144,000 2244 Euler Road; $1,090,188 1442 Forest Ponds Dr; $203,000 1628 Green Meadow Dr; $25,000 5877 Marchar Lane; $140,250 7566 Radcliffe; $136,000 3405 Snowden Lane; $115,000 867 Sunrise Park St;$125,000 Green Oak Township 11896 Fairway Or, S; $233,646 10048 Koneta Dr; $235,560 13528 WindmoorDr;$250,000 12766 WoodpineDr;$364,281 H^mburg Township 4813Caroga Dr; $320,000 4419 Cornwell Lane; $115,000 4691 Cornwell Lane; $318,000 10912 HomeshoreDr;$183,000 4610 Kenmore Dr; $30,011 7436Norene Dr; $90,000 3630 Rush LakeRoad;$130,000 8593 Tamarack Dr; $220,000 Handy Township 5451 Jamerlea Lane; $130,000 6016 River Rock Dr; $158,500 Hartland Township 15804 Andover Blvd; $150,000 2559 Cedar Lane Ct; $192,500 1552 Chelsea Circle;$135,737 13998 Lone Tree Road; $252,787 11910 Maxfield; $100,000 11911 Maxfield Blvd; $136,264 5893 Old Us 23; $79,931 1315 Ravenswood Way; $267,869 Howell City 1940 Acorn Valley Dr; $131,750 712 Cardinal Ct;$120,207 654 Detroit St; $92,500 505 Highland Road, W; $55,412 253 Mason Road; $112,200 734 Walnut 5t,S;$124,147 1669 Welland St; $84,900 Howell Township 3985 Parsons Road; $222,000 1250 Pin Oak Blf;$127,194 1250 Pin Oak BIf; $150,000 Iosco Township 7772 Lange Road; $234,759 6325 Munsell Road; $133,000 Marion Township 76 Champlain Blvd; $229,900 2780 County Farm Road; $222,992 3558 Norton Road; $83,628 Oceola Township 1756 Argentine Road; $140,000 90 Lakeshore Pt Dr; $125,000 191 Shorewood Lane; $202,848 3784Vicksburg Way; $167,090 Pinckney Village 570 Joan St; $139,900 648 Vincent St; $209,971 Putnam Township 6165 Outcher Road; $266,042 11469 Oak St; $115,000 11469 Patterson Lake Dr; $115,000 3097 Schafer Road; $220,000 Unadilla Township 20455 Wasson Road; $94,000 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Note: Gathered from county deed records by Transamerica Intellitech of Cincinnati. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. Business owners trade in Ann Arbor addresses for ones closer to home BY TOM TOLEN 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 business owners who live in the Brighton area have moved their Ann Arbor busin esse s closer to home. Riemenschneider Design Associates has moved from downtown Ann Arbor to a new location on Spencer Road near Old US-23 in Brighton Township. Motor City Interactive moved from downtown Ann Arbor to downtown Brighton. Both company owners said shortening their daily commutes was part of the reason for the move. Owner Alyce Riemenschneider has a staff of four that works with her at Riemenschneider Design Associates. She says that as her business grew at its Liberty Street office in Ann Arbor, she realized her business wasn’t bound to any specific location. “I developed a clientele that extended far beyond the Ann Arbor area,” says Riemenschneider, a graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Art and Architecture. Nine years ago she and her family moved to Genoa Township near Brighton and her commute became an “exasperating” drive. “I was losing 10 hours a week in commuting,” she says. She decided to move her small firm because of the commute and Brighton’s easy access to US-23 and 1-96. Her company has become nationally prominent for its design work on library additions and historical preservation projects with a list of more than 60 such projects. Her first was the Howell Carnegie District Library expansion and renovation of the original 1906 library. The work earned her the top award in 1992 (jointly) from the American Library Association and the American Institute of Architects. From there, the library work took off. “When other libraries saw our work they called us, and we received so many referrals,” she says. Her company’s renovation work on the McKune Memorial Library in Chelsea resulted in a cover photo on Library Journal magazine as the “Best Small Library in North America.” It was particularly satisfying for Riemenschneider, who was “born and raised one block away” in Chelsea. Jeff Stanislow, owner of Motor City Interactive, moved his business to Brighton because he wanted to be closer to home and save money. “I enjoyed Ann Arbor, but felt I wanted to support the community I live in,” says Stanislow, a Brighton Township resident. He says rent is cheaper in Brighton, parking is easier for customers and there’s easy access to the fi’eeways. Stanislow has three employees at his online marketing and advertising agency working from second-floor offices above Rottermond Jewelers at Grand River Avenue at East Main Street. Tkmong other services, he develops Web sites for start-up companies and helps companies looking to upgrade their existing Web site. Stanislow also is a partner in two car-related businesses: KissAutoAuction.com - where car dealers buy and sell cars to other dealers - and MrCar- Guy.com. Tom Tolen carl be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. G e t t i n g i n t o t h e h o l i d a y s p i r i t Jake K o s ik ow sk i, 5, shows o ff a picture frame he made during a holiday party at the Chilson Hills Church.The event benefited Head Start families. Sisters Natalie Dunn, 5, right, and Aubrey Dunn, 3, are busy coloring Christmas ornaments. PHOTOS: ANGELA SPOONER,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Kuehn w ins Fowlerville council pro tern seat BY LINDA THEIL N e w s S p e c ia l Writer Fowlerville Village Council trustee Dave Kuehn was elected president pro tern by the council at its regular meeting last week. Kuehn, who is serving his second year of a four-year term, made an unsuccessful bid for council president this year. The president pro tern acts in the council president’s place when he is not available. Kuehn had not anticipated being council’s choice for the position. “I was surprised,” he said. “I’d run for president; so I guess maybe they knew I was interested.” Kuehn would have not had the opportunity to serve in this capacity if newly elected council trustee Jerry Bell had not noticed that the pro tern position had been improperly included in a list of committee assignments made by council President Wayne Copeland. The list was included in the consent agenda: a group of items presented at the beginning of each council meeting that are generally approved without discussion. Bell asked that the election of the president pro tern be moved to the regular meeting agenda, open to nomination and election by the entire council as required by council rules that were amended in December 2007. The change in the procedure for choosing the president pro tern was part of a general overhaul of council rules made last year. “According to the rules of council that were given to us prior to our oath of office, it indicates that at the first meeting in December, the president pro tern shall be elected from among council members,” Bell said. “For whatever reason, it was in the consent agenda and I wanted that brought out.” During the meeting Copeland reiterated his nomination of trustee Mike Stock for the pro tern position. New council member Heather Van Amberg nominated Kuehn. 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That brings your donation to $300. When you add the $1.87 multiplying effect - the real fcuying power of a donation to the United Way - that means your $100 donation has just become $561 the agency can use to help meet basic needs of friends and neighbors who are struggling. ^ United Way officials are (a ilin g Dec. 22 “Triple Money Monday.” Piet Lindhout, president of the Livingston County United Way board, se e s Monday as the perfect day to “buy” that last-minute present in the form of a United Way donation in honor of someone who you care about. Contributions can be made by phone (810-494-300), online (www.lcunitedway.org) or in person at the United Way office, the offices of the Howell or Brighton chambers of commerce, or at Citizens Bank offices in Hartland, Fowlerville or Pinckney. ^ The need is great and this is a tremendous opportunity to more than triple the impact of your donation. Paying it forward There is no shortage of Christmas parties, holiday (p e n houses and special school programs this time of year. Most of us cannot possibly do all of the things we would like and still get any work done during the month of December. But I went to a school program the other day that was an absolute delight. I almost didn’t go because I just couldn’t figure out why I had been invited. It was a very pleasant surprise. Karen Storey and her students at Brighton’s Maltby Middle School hosted what they called a Giving Back celebration. With assistance from Colleen Monroe, Storey tea ch e s a special mentoring mass for students who struggle emotionally and socially. There were about a dozen or so people ranging from teachers and school board members to business owners and community leaders. ^ Storey’s students had prepared a light breakfast to thank the community for its support. Community service is in the class curriculum. The event also gave the students - Megan Cox, Whitney Davis, Cheyanna Lavalle, Sydney Martin, Doug Pearson, Judi Singer, Jacob Stowers and Gabi Wortley - a chance to plan and host the event, prepare and serve food and talk with their guests about the business they have created called Flowering Fruits Made by Kids. Proceeds from the sale of fruit arrangements finance field trips and other projects. ^ The students were well pre- ^ r e d and were excellent hosts. They exhibited all the social graces you would hope to see at a gathering of people twice their ages. For me it had been a long time since I had been in middle school and it was all a jleasant surprise. " To learn more about Flowsring Fruits Made by Kids or ’he other classroom projects, give Storey a call at 810-299- 5600, extension 73647. Vtanaging Editor Rick Fitzgeraid :an be reached at rfitzgerald@ ivingstoncommunitynews.com V 810-844-2004. > Private dinner grows into a holiday event PHOTOS: JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Cub Scout Gabriel Swanson works on his work of art at St. Joseph Catholic School in Howell, where students were making holiday labels for Meals on Wheels food bags.The American Legion will take over meal delivery for Meals on Wheels clients on Christmas Day. Secondgraders in Joan Cook's class at St. Joseph Catholic School create labels for Meals on Wheels bags. From left are Melissa Merem, Joey Muliett and Jenna St. John. Legion's Christmas Day volunteers iike famiiy F o o d a n d c a s h d o n a t i o n s s u p p o r t d i n n e r s a n d d e l i v e r i e s f o r t h e M e a l s o n W h e e l s p r o g r a m BY LAURIE HUMPHREY T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s S anta’s helpers come in many forms. They can be seen performing acts of good deeds weeks before Christmas. But it is the most loyal members of his team who are willing to lend a hand on Christmas Day. More than 30 such Livingston County volunteers will be working Christmas morning serving up food and holiday cheer at the American Legion Devereaux Post 141 in Howell Township and delivering hot meals to clients of the county’s Meals on Wheels program. These special helpers are continuing a tradition begun more than 27 y ears ago. “It breaks the day up,” said Dale Harter, Legion club manager. Harter started the program following a divorce and one lonely Thanksgiving holiday many years ago. When Christmas Day came along, he recalled, “I said, Tm not going to be alone.’ ” 'True to his word, the former restaurant owner invited a few friends to a turkey dinner. Today, the program is designed to feed more than 300 shut-ins and to provide enough food to allow 100 people to dine in. His initial goal of providing Christmas cheer lives on and so does his menu: turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, fruits, vegetables and dessert, all donated by area b usin esses and residents. Charlie Bates, of Howell, has worked at the Legion dinner for 12 years, starting in 1996 as a driver for meal delivery, then moving recently into the kitchen. Today the seventy-something S e r v i n g u p C h r i s t m a s c h e e r ■ What: Prepared holiday meals offered free at the American Leg ion Devereaux Post 141. Transportation requests to pick p eople u p and bring them to the d inner will be taken th ro u gh Dec. 23 by calling 517-546-2534. Food also will be p a cka ge d and delivered to more than 300 cou nty shut-ins receiving fo o d th ro u gh the cou nty's Meal o n Wheels program. ■ When: N o o n -4 p.m., Dec. 25. ■ Where: American Legion hall, 3265 W. Grand River Ave. (at the corner of M-59), Howell Township. ■ Cost: Free to all. Dona t io ns w elcome. ■ Details: 517-546-2534. Bates cuts up the turkeys cooked for the event. More than 25 have been donated so far. “I’m doing it to give back to the community that needs it,” he said. Bates said he finds satisfaction in the smiles of those spending time with friends at the Legion hall. He also enjoys hearing from the drivers who return to the Legion hall after delivering meals. “The stories that they tell you ... how people were so happy they started to cry, stories about (helping) the needy and the invalid,” Bates said. The Legion Christmas dinner has become a family affair for Bates, who five years ago ANGELA SPOONER,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Three generations of the Bates family have been involved with the Howeil American Legion Christmas Day dinner. From left are Maggie Bates of Marion Township, her grandfather Charlie Bates of Howell and mom Cathi Bates. recruited his daughter Cathi Bates, of Marion Township, and his granddaughter, Maggie. “We started going when (Maggie) got a little older and we didn’t spend the morning setting up toys anymore,” said Cathi Bates. Maggie, 14, looks forward to the dinner ev ery year and has forged some strong friendships with many of the veteran volunteers. One woman made her a candy-cane apron last year to wear with her Santa hat. According to Melissa Beck, Legion office manager, all the volunteers and those who SEE DINNER, A8 C o o k b o o k g o e s b a c k i n h i s t o r y f o r r e c i p e s JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A variety of recipes were brought together in the "Homemade with Love" recipe book produced by the Hardy United Methodist Church in Oceola Township. From left are Evelyn Cornell, Dawn May Driver and Barbara Cornell-Swartz who are among the members of families from different generations who donated recipes for the cookbook. ^ D i s h e s c a m e f r o m d e s c e n c i a n t s o f e a r l y L i v i n g s t o n s e t t l e r s BY LAURIE HUMPHREY T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Craving a last-minute Christmas gift idea? Members of the Hardy United Methodist Church may have the solution that m eets everyone’s tastes. “We haven’t done a cookbook in 15 years, but there was a committee who really wanted to se e it go,” said Carol Cary, chairwoman of the “Homerpade with Love” cookbook committee. The $12 cookbook is available at Hardy UMC, 6510 E. Highland Road, and supports efforts of the Hardy United Methodist Women. Featuring more than 450 recipes, the cookbook is special because it contains recipes from descendants of the county’s early settlers. Oceola Township resident Evelyn Cornell has 10 recipes in the 200-page book. Her daughter, Barbara Cornell- Swartz, submitted 11 recipes and her mother. Dawn May Driver, has two recipes featured. When cousins, aunts, husbands and p great-grandmother are added into the mix, more than 50 recipes have come from the Cornell, Driver and Swartz clans. “We have had seven generations active in the church,” said Cornell, 66, who also serves as Oceola Township treasurer. The call for recipes went out last summer, Cary said. Some people turned in many recipes, while others submitted just a few. It was Cary’s job and that of her sbc-person committee to include at least one recipe from everyone who participated. They also SEE COOKBOOK, ^8 A8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008 COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK F i r m h o n o r e d McKenna Associates received a 2008 Merit Award for exceptional landscape design Nov. 21 for the firm's work at Green Oak Village Place in Green Oak Township. The presentation took place at O'Callahan's Pub. Pictured are, from left, Phil McKenna, McKenna and Associates, Courtney Piotrowski, McKenna Associates; Bill Clark, principal of Quadrants, one of the center's developers; Sean Valentino, Green Oak Village Place Mall manager; Jim Ludwig, McKenna and Associates; Joe Tyree, Green Oak Village Place Mall management; and John Sauve of the Sauve Art Foundation, which coordinated public art at the shopping center.The Northville-based firm was honored by the Michigan chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for its "visionary design and creative use of native plantings, outdoor sculpture and other rich details." COURTESYJOHN SAUVE COURTESY. ALICE MILLER D A R h o n o r s 5 s t u d e n t s The Philip Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored five high school seniors at a special ceremony Nov. 15. Students were chosen by their schools including Sam Champagne of Fowlerville and Stephanie Onderchanin of Howell, both pictured above, as well as Shiraya Martin of Hartlan4 Chaun Gandolfo of Brighton and Lindsey Meyer of Pinckney. The students were asked to write an essay on "Our American Heritage and our Responsibility for Preserving It'' The winner will be sent to the Michigan DAR State Conference and will compete in the national contest.The Philip Livingston Chapter has been honoring students since 1934. B i g R e a d Hartland Target employee Eric Winn was one of several employees who came to the Cromaine Library Nov. 24 to help prepare for The Big Read, which kicks off Jan. 31. Copies of "To Kill a Mockingbird" are being given to students at Hartland, Brighton and Howell high schools along with readers guides, audio guides and teachers guides in both English and Spanish. Cromaine Library is seeking sponsors to support The Big Read. Details: 810-632-5200. COURTESY CAROL TAGGART Y o u t h s p a i n t w i n d o w s a t H a r t l a n d l i b r a r y Brothers Will, Nicholas and Christopher Stokes pose in front of one of the windows painted by young people at Hartland's Cromaine Library's youth department. COURTESY CAROL TAGGART D I N N E R FROM A7 'P e o p l e a r e g o i n g t o n e e d m o r e ' t h i s y e a r come to dinner are like family. They return each year to spend the day together. But it couldn’t happen, Beck said, without help from area b u sin esses. Donations continue to come in, with a few companies even increasing their contributions this year. “B e cause the economy is so bad this year, people are going to need more,” she said. Meals are always free, but cash donations are appreciated. Others make food donations. Susan Gillett, of Howell Township, has donated more than 100 small loaves of baked bread each year since 2003 to include in the packages for Meals on Wheels clients. While she can’t help with the dinner, she w ants to help her neighbors. “So I do what I can. It just makes me feel better,” she said. Everyone is welcome at the annual Legion dinner, said Harter. “You don’t need to be poor. Some people are just lonely.” His goal is to ensure everyone has someone to spend time with on Christmas Day. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. PHOTOS: ANGELA SPOONER,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS P i n c k n e y k i c k s o f f C h r i s t m a s s e a s o n w i t h a n n u a l e v e n t i n t h e p a r k People wait to see Santa on Saturday at Pinckney's "Light Up the Park," the community's annual Christmas celebration at Putnam Township Square. Santa's home during the holidays is in the park's festively decorated gazebo. The event draws dozens of families each year. It's sponsored by the Pinckney-Lakeland-Hambug-Hell division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. Other community groups got in the spirit by providing hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts and holiday music. Adalar McGarbey, 3, of Pinckney pets a goat at a children's petting farm. In addition to launching the Christmas season, the annual event raises money for area families in need. John Dovis, 7, and Cecil Edmonds go for a ride in Pinckney during "Light Up the Park" on Saturday. Wagon rides are a popular draw at the downtown event. 'H o m e m a d e w i t h L o v e ' ■ What: A c o o k b o o k created by m emb er s o f Hardy United M e th od ist Church that features family recipes han ded d ow n th ro u gh the generations. T h e sale o f b o o k s will raise fu n d s for church outreach efforts. ■ Cost: $12. ■ Available: At 6510 E. Highlan d Road, Howell, by email at davidcary@juno.com or b y calling 517-548-1213. C O O K B O O K FROM A7 Y o u n g e r c o o k s a l s o g e t a s e c t i o n wanted to include a healthy variety of recipes for each category: Appetizers and beverages, soups and salads, vegetables and side dishes, main dishes, breads and rolls, desserts, cookies and candies, this and that, and a special diet section. Recipes submitted to the committee by Cornell-Swartz, 45, run the gamut from cookies to soup to breads. She chose recipes that were “quick and simple” as well as those that “looked interesting.” There also were a few family favorites thrown in. “I included my mother-inlaw’s pineapple cake. It’s the only kind my husband will eat,” said the Oceola Township resident. Ninety-year-old Driver, also of Oceola Township, included her cranberry relish and famous apple sauce JelI-0, one of the oldest recipes in the book, said Cary. She picked them because they were favorites for family get-togethers and community potlucks. Cornell looked for recipes that would still taste great after being stored and reheated. “I work three days a week up here (township hall,) so that is helpful for me,” she said. For those cooks who want a healthier menu, the book offers recipes with sugar substitutes and meals that “hide” vegetables. “That’s one good thing about all those salsas ... it’s a way of getting those vegetables in you,” said Cornell. The book also caters to the younger cooks in a family. Dough ornaments, edible play dough, chocolate-covered ants and elephant stew are all found in the “This & That” chapter. Money raised through the book sale will support outreach efforts by the Hardy United Methodist Women to the Livingston County Food Bank, LACASA, the Salvation Army and St. George’s Ministries. Cary hopes to raise $2,500, or sell another 100 books, to achieve their goals. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at ihumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. WEDDING Ashley Wagoner John Hayes Ashley Rachelle Wagoner and John Wesley Hayes were married June 7,2008, at the First Baptist Church in Rochester, Ind. The Rev. William V Chappel presided. Parents of the groom are Mike and Frankie Hayes of Hamburg Township. 'The bride is the daughter of Dale Wagoner of Valparaiso, Ind., and also Ron and Melody Sweany of Rochester, Ind. Honor attendants w ere matron of honor and sister of the bride Kim Meyer, best man and friend of the groom Adam Wojdyla. Other attendants were flower girl Sylvia Hayes, niece of the groom; Angie Black, sister of the bride; Nikki Earp, friend of the bride; Holly Machamer, friend of the bride; Dan Pfendt, friend of the groom; Chris Hayes, brother of the groom; Tom Spoor, friend of the groom; and ring bearer Cody Black, nephew of the bride. The reception took place at the Rilton County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Ind. The couple honeymooned in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 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Th is notice is posted in compliance with PA 2 6 7 of 1976 and a s amended (Open Meetings Act), M C L A 4 1 .72a (2) (3) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Howell Township Board will provide ne ce ssary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such a s s igners tor 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 Township Board by writing or calling the following: Carolyn Eaton, Clerk, 35 25 Byron Road, Howell, Ml 48855, (517) 5 4 6-281 7 Ex. 106. A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the Clerk. M A R IE K A R A S , C H A IR P E R S O N H OW E L L T O W N S H IP P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N R e l y o n o u r P a c k & S h i p P r o m i s e . * ■ * •>«.- Copyright £>2008 Moil Boxes Etc, loc. 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OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham ^ o a d , Hartland. Details: 810-626- 2279. Also 7:30-9'p.m. LUNCH & MOVIE 11 a.m. Howell Theater, 315 E.Grand River Ave., Howell.Xhristmas in Connecticut," Have lunch afterwards at Cleary's Pub with $2 discount coupon that is included. Cost: $5. Details 517-546-0693. OPEN SWIMS • 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland Township. Details: 810-626-2279. A/so 7:30-9 p.m. • 1-2:30 p.m. Howell Aquatic Center, 1224 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $2. Details: 517-540-8355. Charity program brings holiday spirit to 120 area children and their families COURTESY, HAMBURG TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT Six-year-old Blake Ryan, left, spent some time shopping with Hamburg Township Poiice Sgt. Gary Harpe, right, during the Dec. 5 "Shop with a Cop" program. F r om N e w s S t a f f R e p o r t s Approximately 120 children from age 5 to 16 did some Christmas shopping for their families and themse lv e s Dec. 5 during the annual “Shop with a COp” program. The program pairs Livingston County police officers with children from le ss fortunate families. The children, who have been nominated for the annual program by police and so cial se rv ic e s a gencies, get $125 to shop, plus one dinner for their family. The gifts they buy at the Genoa Township Wal- Mart store are wrapped by volunteers while the kids have lunch with officers. The event, which gets its funds from private and b usiness donations, started in 2003. This year, as in the past, participating officers said some children opted not to buy for thems e lv e s so they could do more for other m embers of their families. Other children chose to buy a Christmas tree or groceries, instead of p r e sents, officers said. S A T U R D A Y F R ID A Y D E C . 2 0 D E C . 2 6 LUNCH WITH SANTA 12-2 p.m. Howell Elks No. 2168,2830 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Also crafts, games, gifts, caroling. Details: 517-546-4941 or 517-223-9789. OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartiand Township. Details: 810-626-2279. A/so 7:30-9 p.m. I HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS 1 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost:$3. Register: 800-477-3178. S U N D A Y D E C . 2 1 WINTER MARKETPLACE 10a.m.-2 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Photos with Santa, crafted items. Details: 586-306-3826 or 517-546- 0065. OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland Township. Details: 810-626-2279. Also 7:30-9 p.m. BINGO 1 p.m. doors open; 2 p.m. caller k a r ts . St. Mary Catholic School, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-5616. Sundays. MICHIGAN MAMMALS 2-4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark.Cost:$3. Retails: 800-477-3178. M O N D A Y D E C . 2 2 LIBRARY EVENTS • lO a.m.-WiI gaming. Pinckney Community Pubiic Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. • 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.-Let's go to the movies. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 223. • 6:30-8:30 p.m-Twisted stitchers. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr. Detaiis: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. ^PEN SWIMS • 12:30-2 p.m. Hartiand Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland Township. Details: 810-626-2279. A/so 7:30-9 p.m. • 1 -2:30 p.m. Howell Aquatic Center, 1224 W. Grand River Ave., Ijoweli. Cost: $2. Details: 517-540- " 355. I>1.00 eEfOBE 6wi|«1.75 AFTER 6 « ITUES All SHOWS 5 < K OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland Township. Detaiis: 810-626- 2279. Also 2:30^ p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. HOLIDAY HIKE 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-3178. S A T U R D A Y D E C . 2 7 OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, HartlandTownship. Details: 810-626- 2279. Also 2:30-4 p.m., 7:30-9p.m. KENSINGTON CANINES 1 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-3178. S U N D A Y D E C . 2 8 COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion Pinckney Memoriai Post No.419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3.50-$6.50. Details: 734- 878-9522 or 734-878-6633. FIRESIDE STORIES 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Hot chocolate and stories. Cost: $3. Register: 800-477-3178. WHITE-TAILED DEER 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. For ages 6 and oider. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-3178. OPEN SWIM 2:30-4 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland Township. Details: 810-626-2279. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS M O N D A Y D E C . 2 2 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 4363 Buno Road., Brighton Township. Details: 810-229-0550. HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. City Hail, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howeil. Details: 517-546- 3502. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7 p.m.Township Hail, 3280 W. M-36., Putnam Township. Only if there is business to transact. Call to confirm: 734-878-3131. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m.Viiiage Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3771. T U E S D A Y D E C . 2 3 LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Bu ilding ,304 E.Grand River Ave., Howeii. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546- 3520. UNADILLA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 W ebb St., Gregory. Details 734-498- 2502. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231- 1000. V O L U N T E E R S T h is listing o f v o lu n te e r o p p o r tu n it ie s is com p ile d by the L iv in g s to n C o u n t y United Way. COMMUNITY CONNECT T h e L iv in g s to n C o u n ty H om e le s s C o n t in u um o f Care is s p o n s o r in g a o n e -d a y event "C om m u n it y C o n n e c t " Jan. 31 at St. Patrick C a th olic C h u rch in B r ighton. T h e even t will he lp the h om e le s s a n d other s in n e e d to g e t informat ion o n su ch serv ice s as h o u s in g assistance, health scre en ings , fo o d a n d c loth ing. H elp is n e e d e d to greet, p ro v id e directions, a n d to he lp g u e s t s f in d the righ t resources. Details: 8 1 0 -4 9 4 -3 0 0 0 . TAX PREPARATION T h e O L H S A is lo o k in g for p e o p le to he lp limitedin c om e families in L iv in g s to n C o u n ty pre p are for a n d file their 2 0 0 8 in c om e tax returns a n d a p p ly for qua lified tax credits. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -8 5 0 0 ext. 4111. 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For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.icunitedway.org. A C H IE V E R S Brighton resident rises at MPS Group MPS Group, a certified minority business enterprise specializing in facility management, industrial services and environmental consulting and management, has promoted Brighton resident Kevin Sullivan to chief sales and development officer. The announcement was Sullivan made by Charlie Williams, president and chief executive officer of MPS Group. Sullivan has served as chief operating officer for Detroit-based MPS Group since 2000. Lowry promotes Green Oak resident Lowry Computer Products Inc. has announced the appointment of Jeffery Polly as vice president of its Western region based in Irvine, Calif. “We re extremely excited to have Jeff as our vice president of our Western Operations,” said Mike Lowry, president of the Green Oak Township-based Lowry. Parks and Rec volunteers saluted The Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority recently honored more than 200 volunteers who contributed their time and talents to aid in the' success of the department. More than 8,000 hours of volunteer service was logged, saving the department some $165,000. Volunteer standouts received special recognition. Following is a list of 2008 Award Winners: Instructor of the Year, Chris Oberg; Corporate Sponsor of the Year, Samuel Daniels, D.D.S.; Organizational Volunteers of the Year, Gap Foundation; Organizational Volunteers of the Year, Howell High School varsity football team; Coach of the Year-Soccer, Tim Waker; Coach of the Year-Basketball, Stu Blatt; Coach of the Year-Flag Football, Chris Mills; Coach of the Year, Tony DiPietro; Senior of the Year, Deloris Kalen; Teen of the Year, Nic Raimi; Special Board Recognition, Tom Austin; and Volunteer of the Year, Peter Bowen. The News publishes Achievers as space ailows each week. 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Pricing, offer terms, fees and features may vary for existing customers not eligible for upgrade. Other restrictions apply. See store or sprint.com for details. ©2008 Sprint. FOCUS on driving 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 I D A Y , D E C E M B E R 19, 2 0 0 8 Share y ou r news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail;Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com A t h l e t e o f t h e w e e k : S a l l y L 'E s p e r a n c e , B 2 C a l e n d a r s , B 2 "21 O SPORTS P J A S O N D E E G A N The L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N ew s Wishes for all in the spirit of the season With the sputtering economy, it’s tough to really feel great about this holiday season. O nly a precious few have the money to buy that dream gift this year. I probably won’t get that new set of golf clubs. My wife likely won’t get those marble countertops, either. But that’s OK. With the focus shifting away from material things. I’m confident most of us can figure out a way to emphasize that being together with family and friends is a more meaningful message of the season. In the spirit of giving, here’s a wish list I’d love to share with area coaches and athletes: ■ To Brighton High Schooi figure skaters: A varsity letter to validate their hard work. ■ To all area athletes: A break from the pay-to-play fees that some coaches believe are “ridiculous” these days. ■ To Brighton Boxing Club coach Steve Darnell: A permanent home to train. ■ To area skiers and snowboarders: White stuff all winter long. ■ To Hartland wrestling coach Todd Cheney: That elusive team state championship that is so deserving. ■ To Brighton and Pinckney football coaches Cliff Kieffer and Dan Burkholder: A trip to the state playoffs to prove their coaching acumen. ■ To Howell; An open Parker High School that grows into a successful, self-sustaining school. Go Patriots! ■ To area race directors: Sunny conditions on race days in 2009. ■ To retired athletic directors Larry Janes of South Lyon and Bob Henry of Whitmore Lake: A relaxing retirement without pesky reporters calling for information. ■ To area athletic directors; The foresight to solve the problems among coaches about the new Kensington Lakes Activities Association. ■ To Brighton girls soccer coach and Schoolcraft College women soccer coach Deepak Shivraman; A pay raise to reflect the impact he’s had on players in metro Detroit. ■ To Pond Hockey tournament director Pete Read; Thick ice and comfortable conditions for the 2009 event on Whitmore Lake. ■ To area tennis and racquetball players: A developer with deep pockets to renovate the old Brighton Athletic Club or build a new local facility. ■ To Pinckney wrestling coach Don Welch: The numbers to compete with the Hartlands and Howells of the KLAA. ■ To area Special Olympic Director Anne Rogers: A generous donor. ■ To former Howell girls basketball and University of Detroit-Mercy women basketball coach Lee Piepho: Anoth- SEE DEEGAN, 82 Hartland on center stage for 'High School' movie ANGLEA SPOONER THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland cheerleaders who were part of the local filming of the movie "High School" include, back row from left, Haley Bourdeau, Katie Cummings, Lydia Quella, Kristi Waite, and Jessie Tierney; and, front row from left, Lauren Hamlin, Amber Tustian and Lauren Steele. V a r s i t y c h e e r l e a d e r s c h o s e n t o b e p a r t o f l o c a l f i l m i n g BY JASON DEEGAN T h e L iv in g s t o n C o n tm u n it y N e w s For a movie that’s being filmed on location throughout the Howell area, “High School” could feature a substantial Hartland flavor in several sports-related scenes. Eight Hartland High School varsity cheerleaders -Lydia Quella, Kristi Waite, Lauren Hamlin, Jessie Tierney, Katie Cummings, Lauren Steele, Haley Bourdeau and Amber Tlistian - and five Eagle wrestlers - Brandon Kesterson, Ross Kantola, Sean Hultberg, Doug Baughman and Charles Putz - were hired as extras for the movie starring actors Michael Chiklis and Adrien Brody. The movie centers around two high school seniors, a class valedictorian and a “stoner,” at a mythical high school who are about to graduate. Hartland cheerleading coach Paula Cunningham said her athletes earned rave reviews during more than 18 hours of film in g la s t S a tu rd a y a n d S u n day. T h e g ir ls w e re ch o se n fi'om a team photo a n d bios sen t in b y C u n n in gh am . “They stunted all day long. The (organizer) was impress^ that they didn’t drop any stunts,” Cunningham said. Bourdeau said they received a round of applause after more than 12 hours of work Saturday. Cummings said she did so many flips her wrists had veins popping out. L o c a t io n M a n a g e r J im i Woo d s sa id th is w e e k that local SEE MOVIE, 82 i r- I \'^a i i % A flurry of activity on the slopes C h a n g e i n q u a l i f y i n g r u l e s e x c i t e s s n o w b o a r d c o a c h e s N e w s y s t e m a l l o w s s e p a r a t e t e a m s 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 The first day of practice for the Hartland boardercross team had its share of wild wipeouts and wicked face-plants at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township last week. But there also were plenty of encouraging signs for the Eagles, too. Coach Pina Wagner was excited that 44 riders had signed on to compete, making it Hartland’s largest team ever. The Eagles, who won an unofficial state title in 2006 and were fourth in 2007, believe they’re ready for a championship run again. They were the first program to begin training at Mount Brighton this season. The season is scheduled to start Jan. 8. “We’ve really got some awesome riders,” Wagner said. A change in the rules for the 2009 boardercross racing season SEE BOARD,82 Above, Hartland senior Carly Reinhart takes a jump at Mount Brighton during a recent snowboard practice. At left, Hartland snowboarders from left: Dan Wagner, Zack Fry and Spencer Hasbrouck. ANGEU SPCX5NER, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS S k i t e a m s e n j o y s n o w y c o n d i t i o n s , c h a n c e f o r e x t r a t r a i n i n g Brighton boys and girls ski team captains include, from left: Cameron McCririe, Stephanie Haseihuhn, Louise Getnerand Ryan Black. ANGELA SPOONER, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS S k i e r s w o r k o u t f o r r a c e s t h a t b e g i n i n J a n u a r y BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Com m u n ity News Orange coats, the signature gear of the Brighton ski team, dominate the line to a ski lift at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township. The snow flurries come down heavier but the Bulldogs continue to get in more runs. The Bulldogs have been hard at work since Mount Brighton opened the day before Thanksgiving, training for a new high school racing season that begins in January. The effort could pay off this season. The Bulldogs will have a “home-field advantage” in two key events this season, the first-ever Kensington Lakes Activities Association championship meet Jan. 30 and a regional Feb. 12. Here’s a look at the prospects for the five area programs; B r i g h t o n B u l l d o g s Key skiers: Boys: Cameron McCririe (sr), Ryan Black (sr.), Lucas Getner (sr.), Sean Conely (sr.), Warren Terrell (sr.), Jacob Schuler (sr.). Girls: Louise Getner (jn), Chrissy Fisher (jn), Stephanie Haseihuhn SEE SKI, 82 L A N A P ^ ^ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) i U/ 11 7 i 1 1 £ S , ^ ■I If. L A N A P '™ ’ {Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is an amazing breakthrough in periodontal treatment. Laser Periodontai Th erap y '™ ’ seiectiveiy removes the d iseased tissue while leaving the healthy tissue behind. To you the patient, this means: • iess pain • less bleeding • less tissue removed • less d ow n time • less recovery time The first laser assisted g um disease treatment protocol cleared by the FDA. L I V I N G S T O N 8e W A S H T E N A W A R E A ' S O N L Y P R O V I D E R ! C r e a t i n g b e a u t i f u l t o l a s t a h f e t i m e . W a l te r Ao d e l l D O S Practice of General Dentistry w w w . b r i g h t o n f a m i l y d e n t i s t . c o m 600 E.GRAND RIVER B R IG H T O N (810) 227-2121 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, D E C EM B E R 19, 20 08 SKI FROM B1 L i o n b o y s a im t o q u a l i f y f o r s t a t e f i n a l s (sr), Margaret Smith (so.). Comment: The Bulldogs have 34 skiers, 18 girls and 16 boys, in coach Greg Normand’s second season. The girls graduated their top two skiers from a team that finished ninth at the Division I state finals but have replenished their lineup with young talent. The jury is out on the boys, who lost their top skier, Tom Hazen. “We can be one of the best at Mount Brighton or one of the worst,” Normand said of his boys. “It depends on how hard they want to work” Hartland Eagles Key skiers: Boys: Curtis Flinn (sr), Nathan Selfridge (jr), Graham Janssen (so.), Colin David (so.). Girls: Sarah Vicary (jr), Rhianna Dilworth (fi:). Comment: The Eagles have just two girls, short of the necessary four to field a team. The MOVIE FROM B1 L e a r n i n g a b o u t m o v i e b i z i s 'c o o l ' production work on the movie will be completed Sunday. “We will stop filming on that day and we’ll shoot a couple of days in LA, and that will wrap (the film) up,” Woods said. He said that with the exception of the wintry weather, the production process in the Howell area has run smoothly. “It’s been great,” he says. “(The weather) has been a problem, but you just deal with it.” The girls said they enjoyed learning about the inner workings of the movie business. They were treated to hair and makeup sessions and fitted for red, wWte and blue uniforms. “It was a lot of work and tiring, but very cool,” Quella said. “I can see how they say living in the glamorous Me (of movies) is harder than you think” The cheerleaders were cast in two scenes: In the Parker High School gym where they worked with actress Alicia Sbctos on cheer stunts and at a bake sale. Although none of the girls has a speaking role, they were assured their cheer exploits would make the final edit. Bourdeau said the cameras were shooting from all angles, leading her to believe they will be more than just background extras. “We pretended it wasn’t there, but you were a lot more aware of your facial expressions,” she said. None of the girls knew how much money they made, but that made little difference. “It was worth it to me. I don’t have a job, so any money will be good,” Tlistian said. Like many local residents directly or indirectly involved in the $9.5 million production, the girls can’t wait to see it in theaters. Woods said it’s usually takes about a year after shooting ends before a movie is released for showing to the public, which would mean early in 2010. R E C R E A T IO N E V E N T S ■ Fencing open house - L iberty Lakes Fencing Club is hosting an o p e n h o u se at 56 84 E. Highlan d Road from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 19. Details: Den nis M u rp h y at 517-672-6276. ■ Bowling fundraiser - The Pinckney C om m u n ity High School b ow lin g program hosts glowball a fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Jan. 23 at the remodeled Whitmore Lanes, 9455 Ma in St., W hitmore Lake. Cost: $20 Details: 734-449-4405. ■ Pond hockey signup - The second annual M ich iga n Pond Hockey Classic o n W hitmore Lake has o p e n e d registration for the 2 0 0 9 event, set for Feb. 6-8. D a y o n e will include live music, raffles a nd a beer tent. Cost: $300 per team. Details: 734-834-0084. www. michiganpondhockey.com. ■ Basketball tryouts - The Brighton Travel Basketball Club, 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Brighton H igh School Auxiliary Gym. Details: www. brightontravelbasketball.org. Mike McClelland, 248-390-6539. boys team has 11 skiers working hard on their fundamentals at Alpine Valley. “The boys have shown a lot of potential. They are skiing weU,” coach Glenn Makin said. Howell Highlanders Key skiers: Boys: Eric Minton (sr.). Girls: Amanda Depuyt (so.), Erika Vichales (fr). Comment: The Highlanders have even numbers, five girls and five boys. The boys team has experience, leading coach Doug Gorton to believe they will be consistent. Pinckney Pirates Key skiers: Boys: Kyle Beadle (sr.). Matt Rutkowski (jr). Girls: Kelsey Feagin (jr.). Comment: The Pirates have eight skiers on the team, all returning fi-om last year. Fourtime state qualifier Ashley Kitada will be missed. South Lyon Lions Key skiers: Boys: Adam Lalik (sr), Ryan Andrews (sr.), Sam Mehr (so.). Girls: Veronica Weir (jr.). Comment: The Lions have 28 skiers, the largest team in coach John Thompson’s tenure. The Lions recently headed to Boyne Highlands Resort near Hartior Springs for a long weekend of training. Defending slalom state champion Jeff Thompson has graduated, but the Lions are still contenders to advance to the Division I state finals as a team, where they were sixth a year ago. Mehr was 28th in the slalom and 32nd in giant slalom at states. “We have a pretty good group returning,” Thompson said of the boys. “We should be pretty strong again this year.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. SPORTS SCRAPBOOK COURTESY , S U S IE C O U S IN S The Hartland Gymnastics Academy Level 5 team took first place at the Michigan Judges Cup Oct. 18 at Eastern Michigan University. They are: (back row, from left) Emma Bidwell, Lulu Cousins, Carolyn Cromwell, Katie Johnson, Skyler Coomer, Emma Neuman, Amanda Dempsey, Zoe Weinberg, Savannah Coomer, Barb Johnson, Gabriella Kasabasic and Katie Raby; (second row, from left) Kayla Spiker, Courtney Casper, Anna Howe, Jennifer Lauria and Emily Chiemelewski; (front row, from left) Brooke Harrity, Carissa OelProposto, Delaney Murphy and Hana Barnett. Alex McDonald is not pictured. COURTESY, SU S IE C O U S IN S The Hartland Gymnastics Academy level four team took third place at the Michigan Judges Cup Oct. 18 at Eastern Michigan University. Pictured from left are Hannah Slattery, Kalli Hedden, Arielle Biznik, Cheyene Gulley, Rachel Dodson, Samantha Rieli, BernadetteTurchi, Karalyn Roberts and Erin Raby. FORD LINCOLN MERCURY Sally L'Esperance ■ School: Schoolcra ft College. ■ Local ties: T h e 19- yea r-old B r igh to n H ig h S c h o o l g rad u a te ha s lived in Br ighton, with he r nine b ro th e r s a n d sisters, for her entire life. ■ Sports: So c ce r a n d cros s country. ■ Top sports moment: D e sp ite no t p la y in g m u ch in her se n io r season, L 'E sp eran ce played a lm o s t a n entire g am e a ga in s t Novi, m a rk in g o n e the W ild c a t s ' to p players. ■ This season: Sh e sco re d three g o a ls with three a ss ist s this se a so n for S c h o o lc ra f t to ma ke the allre g io n team. T h e O ce lot s a d va n c e d to the National J u n io r C o lle g e Athletic A s so c ia t io n national to u rn am e n t, lo s in g twice to f inish with a 9-4-3 record. ■ Hobbies: R u n n in g a n d knitting. ■ Favorite subjects: M a th a n d biolog y. ■ Athlete I admire: Her sister, M in d y Ylitalo, a m a ra th o n runner. ■ Academics: 3.5 GPA. ■ Future: Sh e is looking forward to playing soccer at Sa g in aw Valley State University or Northern M ich iga n University and possibly to stu dy to b ecome a nurse. 2798 E. GRAND RIVER • HOWELL SHOP ON LINE @ WWW.KRUGFORDLM.COM 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 - 2 2 5 0 BOARD FROM B1 S c h o o l s s h o w i n t e r e s t in M o u n t B r i g h t o n l e a g u e has every coach excited. In previous seasons, the boys and girls competitions counted equally toward qualifying a school for the season-ending state championship. Only the top two teams from the Mount Brighton league and two teams from Alpine Valley qualified. The new system allows each gender to be considered a separate team. If a team has a strong boys program and a weak group of girls, or vice versa, the whole team won’t be punished for it like in the past. “This makes it easier to grow the sport,” Brighton coach Bill Snyder said. “It also makes the sport less frustrating.” Snyder said several schools have expressed interest in joining the Mount Brighton league - which consists of Hartland, Howell, Brighton and Dexter - but nothing is set in stone yet. Milford, Lakeland and two Walled Lake schools compete at Alpine Valley. Hartland snowboarder Dan Wagner said a large group of seniors, including teammates Zack Fry and Spencer Hasbrouck, want to end their careers with a championship. Carly Reinhart will anchor a larger group of girls. “There’s five or six seniors on the team who have been together a long time,” Dan Wagner said. “They’re all good. We push each other.” Howell coach Rick Ruggles said he expected 20 snowboarders, mostly sophomores, to attend his first scheduled practice earlier this week. Junior Kyle Zoner and Alex Giummi both qualified for states individually last season. Those two, plus Conor Ruggles, are snowboard instructors at Mount Brighton this winter. “With the majority of riders with one year under their belts, we look to do pretty good,” Rick Ruggles said. Brighton senior Brooke Shelton, second at states last season, hopes to propel the Bulldog girls to the state finals as a team. Nick Stachurski leads the boys. Snyder said his program could attract 35 to 40 riders for practice over winter break. “The girls will give schools a run for their money,” Snyder said. “Nothing against our guys, but our girls are dominant.” DEEGAN FROM B1 T o r e a d e r s : M a y h o l i d a y w i s h e s c o m e t r u e f o r a ll er shot at a head coaching gig of your choice. ■ To all our scholarshipathlete finalists over the past four years: The dedication and smarts to continue that tradition in college. ■ To Brighton cyclist Nathan Wassenberg: A solution to his vision problems. ■ To Hartland resident Mika Koivuniemi (pronounced koi-voo-nee-EM-ee): More strikes on the Denny’s PBA Tour. ■ To all: Happy holidays! Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. RICH MALONEY’S MICHIGAN W IN T E R B A S E B A L L CAMPS C am p D a t e s AG E S6- 12YRS. 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(734) 973-9364.________ DEXTER 5 mi. N. Modern 2.5 bdrm. quiet setting, near the river. No pets. $725. g 734-395-1035. Downtown Belleville 1, 2 8 3 bdrms. $580 8 up. Heat/water inc. Newly remodeled (734-674-5988 FREE RENT-Decorated 1/2 bdrm. Burns Park. $800/mo. Avail, immediately. Joe 810-577-6154; Marsha 810-397-3095. GRASS LAKE- 2 bdrm. ^75/mo. + electric. Has laundry, E-Z in/out to 1-94. (734) 475-9222 MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, ' appis, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Refs. $650. 734-439-4050. ★ N. C A M P U S ! * 18 2 bdrms, starting @ $625. FREE HEAT! Minutes to N Campus 8 Med Ctrl Metro Property Services 734-668-6686 / Garage Parking L and Storage SECURE STORAGE - 2 car garage, near Ann/Ashley. $295/mo. Call Doug 734-717-4019 Homes Furnished (Share or Sublet^ Apartments and Homes ^ CLOSE TO EMU- 2 full bath, free cable 8 internet. No smoke/pets. $495 734-544-8260 ANN ARBOR-3 bdrm, dining rm, updated kitchen 8 bath, laundry, 1/2 bath, close to UM, flexible lease through Aug. no smoke/pets. $900 + utilities.RENTEDimmii dexter Share 3200 sq. ft. home in quiet subdivision One or two bedrooms $600-$800-h (734)424-1192.________ C Homes Unfurnished j NEW LOWER PRICE on Traver. Share 4 bdrm duplex. 2 Ig. rooms w/ Ig. closets on sublevel w/ bench, etc.) using full bath. $350 ea. utl. pd Visual C-f-f, .NET; . smokers/pets/couples ok gram hardware interfa- $500,734-757-7750 ‘ ' IT MANAGER Wanted by Infogen Inc to design applications for clients using Oracie9i. Weblogic, C-I- + , etc. Job site various. Min MS/BS + 5yrs IT exp. EOE. Send resume to jobs@infogeninc.com MCAD Application Developer Develop 8 prototype software for 3D 8 2D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, ObjectARX, etc.), CAE (ANSYS Work- C#, pro- Abie to Please 4 bdrm 2 bath, updated, Ann Arbor. 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Beautiful Whitmore Lk. 1,000 sq. ft. 2 bdrm New carpet 8 appliances. Call for winter specials 313-350-5193 1 BDRM APARTMENT No pets, E. of Ypsi. $460/mo. 734-546-3645 CHELSEA 3 bdrm brick ranch, C/A, 2 car gar., full bsmt, Ig. lot. Quiet residential street. Small pet OK. $1200/mo-»-utils. (734) 475-8736________ CHELSEA - Downtown all new 3 bdrm 2 bath $1200/mo. 734-216-5027 LAKEFRONT - Whitmore Lake, 2 bdrm, 3-car gar, fenced yard, new carpet. $1000/mo. 734-717-5459 Adoptions Adult Foster Care Bands, Djs 6 Music Bids Card Of Thanks Charity Games Child Care Providers Entertainment Services Found Funeral Directors Housesitting Legal Notices Lost Medical Emotional Services Monuments and Cemetery Lots Personals Professional Services Public Notices Senior Services Tickets ces using Animatics 8 Galil; conduct requirements gathering, VB.NET prototyping 8 deployment (InstallShield, etc.). 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(810) 533-0749 Gorgeous Condos! $500 OFF 1st mo. rent! 2bdrm 2 bath,1 car. $895-$1050 The Pointe at Island Lake. 734-994-0644 brgcustomhomes.com/ communities/pointe.php LUXURY CONDO! Fully furnished spacious, 2200sf 3 bdrm. $2700 inc all utils. 248-733-0333 Luxury Condo- S. Huron Pkwy, S. of Washtenaw. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, attached garage. Washer/ dryer, dishwsher, self clean oven. No pets. $1100. 248-661-4355 ^Commerical and' ^Industrial - Rent^ AMAZING Commercial Opportunity! 1200-2400sf 124 W. SUMMIT. Metro Property Services (734) 668-6686 Ann Arbor 1000 sq. ft. of Office plus 1650 sq. ft. of Warehouse - overhead door, heated and air conditioned. (734) 904-1895. Downsizing? Renta Little Space for a Little While. 490 S. Maple, (Next to Kroger) or ccindoorstorage.com. KERRYTOWN AREA 1000sf-6000sf avail Stand alone building Parking, open floor plan 8 private offices, high eff HVAC. Handicap access. 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Z ' Lake and ^ I Recreational LPtopeiTy - RentalJ Jackson 2 bd, 1400sf on all sports lake. 15 min to AnnArbor.Newly remodeled. $795. 734-216-3520 Accounting and Finance Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Child Care Employment Computer and Technical Direct Sales Domestic Employment Driver's and Transportaion Education Emplyment Counsel and Resume Employment Agencies Employment Services Employment Wanted Engineering Food Services General Help Wanted Health Care Human Resources Office and Clerical Part Time Private Instruction Professional and Managerial Retail Sales School and/or Instruction Volunteers Drivers * TRAINCO Truck Driving School Day, Eve & Wknd Classes CDL testing. Student loans. Company paid training. Immediate job placement in partnership with W.C.C.C Taylor Campus: 734-374-5000 Lansing: 517-887-1600 Activism 734-222-6347 HOLIDAY JOBS!!!! CLEAN UP MICHIGAN I Make a difference. Get a job with Clean Water Action protecting rivers and lakes. Great communication skills needed. 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Please send resume with references to Box M371, PO Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104-1147.__________ Medical RNs, LPNs, Coders & MAs MedAssurant, a national provider of clinical abstraction, analysis, and verification services, is seeking RNs, LPNs, Coders, 8 MAs to perform medical record reviews/ abstractions at care provider offices. Competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, PT/FT positions, bonus potential in certain areas 8 paid training. Medical record review experience, strong comp, skills, and regional travel required. Submit Resume Online: www.medassurant. com/careers OR Email jobs@medassurant.com OR Fax: 800-298-9914. SUBJECT: "Attn: SRC/SMRC/SDC-MI-AA" EOE Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Full-time Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner opportunity in our Hematology/ Oncology practice located in Lansing, Ml. Responsibilities include providing medical care to our patients under the supervision of our physicians. Our practice is primarily oncologybased with 60% outpatient and 40% inpatient services with infusion therapy services provided on an outpatient basis The PA/NP will also be afforded the opportunity to help oversee the continuous development of our clinical and research trials. The ideal candidate will possess a strong General Medicine background consisting of at least 2 years of practice as a licensed PA or NP. We offer a competitive wage/benefit package to qualified applicants! Mid-Michigan Physicians, P.C. HR(HOS-0812600) 1540 Lake Lansing Rd. Suite G05 Lansing, MI 48912 Fax: (517)913-7021 debbieh@ mmponline.com t Professional and Managerial 5 LLADRO - Lladro collection for sell. Call for availability and prices. (734) 340-4627. C Education J Office Space - RentV CDuplex - Rent ) Ann Arbor, 2 beds. Avail Jan 1, Westside, no pets, wash/dry, fireplace, AC, $925. (734)320-1628. Ann Arbor W.side 2- bdrm. 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More space avail. 734-662-5599 EXECUTIVE SUITES $375 + 6 MO. FREE 2035 HOGBACK ROAD 734.677.3000 X 121 WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State Street/ Eisenhower location. Space plans from 1,000 - 9,000 s.f. Competitively priced. Call Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc, Broker g 734-994-5000. Brighton Rental Proprerties Avail. All applicants considered. Call Free recorded message (866)663-2848 Ext.21 Have2rent.com. RE/MAX Platinum 6870 Grand River. ^RoomsForRen^ Y !Vccounting and'' L Financing ^ CPA - With tax experience for P/T position during tax season. Flex hrs. E-mail: medonepa® sbcglobal.net. _____ Strategic Accounting/Finance Professional International manufacturing organization has a unique opportunity for a dynamic and driven Accounting/Finance Professional. This person will work with key leadership members to evaluate business operations (cost 8 budget) and make process Improvement recommendations. Qualified candidates will possess: • 3-5 years accounting/ finance experience in a manufacturing organization • Strong Business Acumen • Strong Cost/Budgeting accounting skills • Process improvement experience • Weekly travel required For a confidential discussion, please send your qualifications to hrsr@coconfidential.com DEAN OF ARTS 8 SCIENCE-Full time. Jackson Community College is seeking a full time Dean of Arts 8 Science. As a key administrator, responsibilities include directing operation of the Arts 8 Sciences faculty, programs and departments; participate In the development of policies and procedures affecting Educational Services and achieving the vision of the Learning College. To review the posting and apply, visit https: //jobs.jccmi.edu and complete the online application process. If assistance with online application process is required, contact Human Resources at 517-796- 8468. EOE. Customer Service SEMESTER BREAK WORK Great pay, customer sales/service, no exp necessary, conditions apply, start after finals. 734-786-4066 ★ HIRING NOW* 15 FT /PT positions No exp. necessary. If not making $650/wk. Call (734) 302-4320. MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center In Battle Creek, is currently seeking a full time Medical Social Worker. Medical social work experience along with State of Michigan Registration for Social Work required, MSW strongly preferred. Please visit our website www.sw-rehab.org for more information. Interested candidates may forward a resume to: Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center, Attn: Human Resources, 393 E. Roosevelt Ave, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, or by fax at 269-441-4150 or by e-mail at chunter@sw-rehab.org E.O.E. PHYSICIANS WA NTED Medical Practice in Ann Arbor. Full-time, Top Pay, 9-10 patients per day. No nights, no weekends, no call, no hospital rounds. Call 877-531-9955. BUSINESS CASE WRITER The William Davidson Institute seeks a researcher/case writer. Must have prior paid exp conducting independent research 8 Bachelor's Degree in business. Visit wv^rw.wdi.umlch.edu/job Overnight Supervlsor- FT Retail Supervisor. Must be able to work overnight. Competitive wage and benefits. Experience Preferred. 3535 Plymouth Rd Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 CVS Pharmacy (734)994- 3636 Production Supervisor Individuals must have the ability to motivate/ influence their employees with strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a high pressure/fast paced environment and prioritize multiple demands each and every day. Typical duties include supervising hourly employees, to develop the work team concept, and achievement of daily production and quality goals. Requirements: Required 3-5 years experience in a supervisor role in a manufacturing environment. Experience and degree preferred. Lean manufacturing experience a plus. Fax your resume and salary requirements 734-677-0051 AmeriNet Inside Sales AmeriNet Is looking to expand our Sales dept. The ideal candidate will possess strong businessto- business selling skills, with at least two years sales experience, and is interested in helping grow customer awareness of IP networking solutions. Technical product training is provided. AmeriNet offers competitive salary and benefits. If you have ..c... t ... , ^ what It takes to join the ‘ growing field of technology, send cover letter RAM, extended and resume to: Sales warrant^ncluded $70C Director, AmeriNet, 1241 S. Maple, Ann Arbor, Ml (734)929-5025. 48103, or e-mail to sara@amerinet.com SCOTT Antique Market December 20th 8 21st Ohio Expo Center - Columbus 1-71, Exit 111 (17th Ave.) (740) 569-4112 C Computers J Regional Sales Manager Universal Sales Company a major provider of PCB?s to the electronic industry is looking for an exp Regional Sales Mgr with 4 year eng degree and/or sales exp in the electronic Industry. Email resumes to dans@uscpcb.com SALES PROS DREAM CDaily Bargain ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE - Good quality, heavy duty, exc. cond. Paid $1100/4 yrs. ago, asking $400. 734-332-1266 cEstate Sales Romulus 48174-11580 J Make $100,000-t w/easy n.na Rd Sat Dec 13 sale. 616-712-1675 “^® Sales 11am. Antique Estate Auction of Bobby Williams, Lg. collections of Civil War, Magic Lanterns, Early Movie Projectors, Advertising WINTER CASH Antiques, Toys, Coin-Op We are now hiring 20 full o i^ rK i fSeoKn cefAers INTERNET MODELING • Make up to $1,000/wk. • Full or Part time positions available. • Must be 18 or older. Call 734-660-3803 Computer and Technical Help DIRECTOR - Adolescence to Young Adult Teacher Education Program L O U R D E S COLLEG E Dept, of Education Lourdes College, a private, liberal arts college, (sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of) located in Sylvania, Ohio, invites applicants for the position of Director of the Adolescence to Young Adult (AYA) Teacher Education (Secondary/High School) Program. This is a fulltime 11 month faculty position. For a more detailed job description, and how to apply see our website at www.lourdes.edu TEACHER'S A S S IST A N T Mon-Fri 8am-1pm. Exp. with children ages 3,4 8 5 required. Resumes: ghmsaa@yahoo.com Green House Montessori School 734-913-0021 Teachers Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy, a public school academy, located in Ann Arbor, is hiring a Secondary Science teacher. Send resume and copy of certificate to: EWMA, 5550 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. Fax 734-677-0740 Find it Here! In the c lassifieds. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Maintenance Worker «f/nn .\rlx>r Distriit Library wwn.*4<ll.org Ann Arbor District Library. Part-time, 16- 19 hrs a week, includes eves/wknds. Keeps the Library's buildings and grounds clean and in good repair by performing custodial, housekeeping 8 grounds maintenance duties. Computer skills w/Word 8 Excel. Must possess HS diploma/ GED. Starting wage $10.62/hr. EOE Application Required: Job #08-368, Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or www.aadl.org Deadline December 23. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Nurse M an ag e r for P.M. shift 8 C.N.As Northfield Place a 134- bed, skilled nursing facility is currently seeking an R.N./L.P.N. Nurse Manager who would be in charge of the P.M. shift; this will be a full time position. Also seeking full/part time C.N.As. Currently offering a $1,000 Sign on Bonus for all full time C.N.As that have 1 year of experience. We have an updated competitive wage scale and excellent benefit program. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen. If interested please fax/ e-mail resume to the Human Resource office; Northfield Place 8633 Main Street Whitmore Lake, Ml 48189 fax: 734-449-7192 e-mail: Northfield_pay roll@cienafacilities.com Social Worker/ Suf^orts Coordinator F/T. experienced providing case management 8 supports coordination services to developmentally disabled individuals. Bachelor's w/Michigan LBSW required. Valid Ml drivers license. Excellent employer paid benefits. Apply to HR, Monroe (Jommunity Mental Health Authority. PO Box 726, Monroe, Ml 48161, fax 734-243-0145 or jobopportunities @monroecmha.org Vascular Technologist Full time/2nd shift Graduate of an accredited Vascular program. Registered/Registry eligible. Busy vascular lab doing all phases of vascular technology needs technologist to join a great team on afternoon shift. Some weekend and holiday call required. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please submit resume to: Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute HR Dept. 405 W. Greenlawn Ave. Lansing, Ml 48910 Fax 517-483-7512 Email smcvey@tciheart.com Find it Here! In the c lassifieds. PSYCHIATRIST Part-time or Full-time If you are interested in practicing quality psychiatric care in an integrated primary care setting, consider working with Alcona Health Center. We are seeking a Psychiatrist to work parttime or full-time with our health care team located in Northeast Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity to work In a community health center with a flexible schedule to meet your personal needs -no weekends, no holidays, no on-call or inpatient services. As part of our team, you will practice general psychiatric care which Integrates behavioral health services in a primary care setting. We offer a guaranteed salary, competitive benefit package and professional liability coverage. Candidate must have an active, unrestricted physician license in Michigan. Interested candidates should send letter of Interest and CV to: Alcona Health Centers Behavioral Health Director P.O. Box 655 Alpena, Michigan 49707 8 part time positions! Winter is the best time to sell 8 make that holiday cash you need. You can earn $10-$30/hr on your own schedule. Work the hours that you want, 8 have no limit to your Income? Outside Door-to-Door Sales for goal oriented, selfstarters, motivated to succeed. Last winter we had over 350 applicants apply. If the cold or the elements of nature are a bother, then please do not apply. Serious applicants only! Compensation is commission based with weekly commissions 8 contest prlzdougdaltonauctioneer. com 800-801-6452 C Excerise Equipment Marcy MWM Home Gym system. 150 lb. stack. Mint condition - unused. $250. (734) 930-1534 $250 (734)930-1534. rowen@umich.edu, University of Michigan Athletics - Open Sale to Public Weight Training Equipment ranging in price from $10 to $400. Call to arrange viewing. Sale now through Friday 12/19/08. Ask for Cola ounuj&i ui i_ .- /-roynooc yic»i£ es! Plus get a $500 hiring '®®® (734)936-4946. bonus upon completion Z ' cjrawonH and of the training. Outside * rirewooa ana Sales experience is preferred, but not required, interested applicants should be comfortable working in a goaloriented environment 8 have dependable transportation. Positions Heating Supplier Aardvark Firewood- All seasoned mixed all hardwoods 1/facecord $80/ delivered. 734-395-9324. hardwood, $80 per face cord. Call 734- 231-7538 ABLE TO DELIVER - are limited, so please call Firewood, all seasoned today. Call 1-800-338- 6915 or forward your resume to: ------------------------------- mkrawetzke@gmail.com ABLE TO PLEASE KILN DRIED Mixed Hardwoods $100. Air Dried $75. 517-629-9218 SENIOR MARKET SALES - $1650 • $2550 weekly income potential. W e provide qualified leads, training, and su p port. Prior In-home sales experience required. 1-866-769- 7964. C School Instruction J NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER! Shortterm career programs in Medical Absolutely the best Firewood- $65 1-2 facecord, $60 for 3 face cords-f up. 734-645-6436 ALL SEASONED Cherry, Oak, Walnut $100/face cord delivered 8 stacked. 734-323-9508. Apple, Oak 8 Hickory, seasoned, $80/facecord. Free delivery avail (734) 528-1516 Assoneo seasoned Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Try our Bulletin Board ads 810-844-2000 Technology and Computer Training including Microsoft Certification programs begin soon at New Horizons CLCLivonia. Call 1-866-773- 6147. Financing options and Job Placement assistance available-Grants accepted. VA Training provider. Associate member of Ml Works. Hardwood, 4'x8'x18". $70 delivered. 734-439-0697 or 734-320-2866.______ AUGUSTA FIREWOOD Native Feeder Cattle Dogwood Ranch Fred Howard 476-6916 Seasoned Cherry 8 oak. $50/ face cord. 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Resumes to Openbox Solutions, 2890 Carpenter Rd., Ste. 2000, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 CEngineering j ANALYSIS ENGINEER NSK Corporation seeks an Analysis Engineer for its Ann Arbor, Ml facility to provide fundamental engineering analysis support, technical knowledge 8 expertise through the preparation of product specification, performance evaluations 8 technical reports. Requires Master's degree 8 exp. or PhD. To apply, send resume to: Robi Kelley, NSK, PO Box 134007, Ann Arbor, Ml 48113-4007 MALL MANAGER KIOSK. Sales ability required. $750-t- a week. Call John 517-648-0561. TAILOR/SEAMSTRESS Experience required PT or FT, great pay. Call Maria: 734-272-7912 TEACHER WANTED, F/T! Benefits. Exp needed. Check out our toddler program/apply at www. sm3 llw0 rlddaycare.org Telemarketers-FT 8 PT positions.Hourly + Commission (734) 913-2044 ARAMARK at U of M is now hiring Cook: $10/hr. Some cooking exp re- (pired. Banquet Set-Up: $10/hr. Fitness Specialist: Certification required Send resumes to ventomichael@ aramark.com EOE M/WA//D CLEANING COMPANY Needs individuals to work in Dexter area. Eves., 3 days/wk., approx. 3-5 hrs. per shift. $8.50/hr. Must be able to pass background check. 734-222-5902 ext. #1 NURSING INSTRUCTOR (PT) Part-time Nursing clinical instructors needed for Winter semester beginning January 12, 2009 In Medical-Surgical at clinical agencies in Michigan. BSN required, MSN preferred. Teaching experience preferred. Applicant must hold a current valid Michigan Registered Nursing license. Day and evening hours available. Contact: Dawn Wetmore, Dean of Health Sciences Monroe County Community College 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, Ml 48161 734-384-4101 dwetmore® monroeccc.edu EOE www.monroeccc.edu for employment application E a s t e r n MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Education First Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Reporting to the President and a key member of the President’s Strategic Operations Council (SOC), the Vice President serves as the chief student affairs and enrollment management officer and is responsible for working collaboratively with other executives, students, faculty, and staff at the institution to achieve its mission and vision; leading . and managing numerous departments that provide services and develop programs affecting all aspects o f students’ lives; securing Eastern’s strong commitment to holistic student development; and leading and coordinating enrollment management and student retention efforts for the institution. To apply online or to learn more about the position and EMU, go to: http://www.einich.edu/iobs/. Please reference Job Posting #: APPR0902 and include a cover letter with salary history/expectations, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S I F I E D S I B5 [Wanted Bargains ^ B A R S T O O L - Swive l. I $45. 810-225-4430 C H A IR - Upholste red. $55. 810-225-4430 T A B L E - E n d m arble top. $55. 810-225-4430 Buying Comic Books L a rge or Sm a ll collections . Call 231-798-3097 C Handicap Equipment cYard Equipment9 H o ye r Lift - Invacare 450 - Electric Ho ye r Lift, Invacare 450 with c h a r g er, 2 battery units, new s lin g (never used), lift o n ly u se d twice, will d e liver $750. K M D p n p @ a o l . c om , (734)904-2749. H E A V Y D U T Y W O O D S P L IT T E R 18HP, recently rebuilt motor, $1000/obo. 734-417-6790 S N O W B L O W E R 24" - M o to r recently rebuilt, tracts instead of wheels. $800/obo. 734-417-6790 C o u ch & L o ve se a t -Lazy- B oy , olive green, e x ce llent, a lm o s t new, $2 0 0 0 , Call (734) 663-2546. E V E R Y T H IN G M U S T G O ! L a -Z -b o y Recliner So fa. L a y -Z -b o y Recliner. S o fa table, s itting chair. 1 floor lamp, 1 table lamp. H a n g in g wa ll c lock all w o o d . 4-draw er lockable filing cabinet. Reliable, all w o o d kitchen island with cutting b o a rd top, sh e lv e s & drawer. Call (734) 765-6511.__________ M A T T R E S S : Q u e e n pillow-top, still in plastic $150. C an deliver. 734-444-7277 O v e r 1,100 carpe t rem nants in stock. B oth 12 an d 15 fo o t w id th s from 3 to 48 feet long. M a n y co lo rs, textures an d patterns. S IX H U G E w a re h o u se s ! Carpe t Outlet Plus. M 5 2 at U S223, Adrian. 517-263-2929 Pottery Barn C o u ch b y Con n elly , textured e s p re s so co lo r fabric, 2 pc sectional. N ever used. $2500. (734)646-4507 ( Jewelry ^ and Diamonds J fine jewelry - D iam o n d , ameythes t, garnet, em e r ald r in g s ap ra lsa ls included. G o r g e o u s se ttin g s , s tu n n in g d e s ig n s ; m u s t se e to believe! $2000. (734)547-9447. Christmas Trees Dirt and/or Gravel Farm Equipment Good Things To Eat Horse Stables Livestock Feed Pets and Supplies Plant, Shrub and Trees Wanted or Exchange A K C C h in e se Crested P u p p ie s - Pow derpu ffs , M & F, shots, 3-6 mo s . $250 (734)320-1551. A K C G o ld e n Retrievers - R e a d y for C hr is tm a s . Vet check.Taking d e p o s it s 5 m a le s $400. 3 fem a le s $500. 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Machine,Tools and Industial Equipment c Pets and Pet Supplies j 4 \ Generator - M it su b ish i 120/240 V o lt with Wh ee l Kit, L ow lo ad idle, low oil cutoff, 6700 Watts. Like n ew Condition, o ve r $2000 n ew $899 (517)206-4627 CMusical Merchandise A D O P T IO N S ! The best th in g s c om e in sm all (furry) p a c k a ge s ! A d o p t a caVkitten tod a y ! Fixed/ Vetted. M e e t the gift y o u g iv e y o u r se lf to d a y @ P E T C O 8 g iv e them a h om e for the holida ys. S e e m o re on Sat. 12/13 8 S u n . 12/14 8 12/21, 1 1-3pm P ian o S to re Clo se d . Liquidation c om p a n y n ow in p o s s e s s io n o f invento ry. O v e r 150 units avail. All offers con s idered. Call 877-651-7045. TM * A d o ra b le Rat Terrier P u p s - 1st sh o t s $200 810-333-9901/ 810-333-9902. CSporting Goods (2) N ew R em in g to n M o d e l 870 W in gm a s te r s , w/Trikon ca se s . Fired 1 time. 1 2 ga. 8 2 0 ga. Sac rifice at $450/ea. (810) 433-1876 A d o ra b le Sm a ll pup pies ! 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Silver, Cloth, P ow e r Locks/VVindows, Never be en in an accident, VIN 3H G CM 5 6 4 2 7 G 7 0 6 9 3 6 $14,500 (734)878-1500 H O N D A Civ ic E X C o u p e 00 85,000 miles, 5-sp eed, $5500. a 2 d ian a0 0 1@ c om c a s t .n e t, (734)476-8022. H o n d a Civ ic '03- Auto, air., excellent cond, $7900 (734) 223-3397 H O N D A Civ ic Hy b r id '06- Excellent cond., 19K miles. $18,500 firm. Call (517) 263-0367 J a g u a r X-ty p e '04 - A W D Silver, 40K, $12,900. 734-320-2752. M a z d a 3 '07 - 26K, 5-sp d, warr, $10,500. 734-320-2752. D O D G E 2500 Q U A D C A B 05 18K mi, $19,800. exc cond, 4wd, A C , CD. All pwr Rear camera. T ow pkg. Bed liner, hard c o v er. 8 ' W e s te rn Ultra M n t plow. 7/70. no salt, rust o r c om m e rc ia l plow in g . (810)599-8765. e n e rgy@ ch a r te rm i.n e t F O R D R A N G E R 4x4 '04 - S id e - s te p model, 6 cyl, 35K, " sh ow ro om clean", $12,500. (734) 761-8572 Ford R an g e r X L T '02 E X T V 6 . 50K, mint, $8900. 734-320-2752 G M C S IE R R A Z71 '00- 4X4, ext cab, lo n g box, 180K, warranty, $6,300. (734) 332-9228 ) Blue Heeler P u p p ie s - He althy an d energetic; vet checked, 1 st sh o t s an d w o rm e d ; som e stu b tails; male & fema le s ; $200 ea (734)587-3775. Aircraft Sales ATV's and Off Road Vehicles Bicycles and Service Boat Rent and/or Charter Boat Slips and Docks Boats, Motors, and Accessories Campers and Trailers • Rent Campers and Trailers • Sale Camping Sites Motor Homes ■ Rent Motor Homes ■ Sales Personal Watercraft Sailboats Snowmobiles and Accessories Budget Wheels A A C H E N A U T O .c om 20 C a r s U n d e r $3,000 F in an c in g /F IA V o u ch e r s L e a se here/pay here. 484-0508 o r 663-4388 M A Z D A T R IB U T E 01 91,000 miles, 4 door, a u tomatic, like n ew c o n d ition, Black exterior. G re y interior, 6 cylinders, AW D , A B S , Air, alarm, ra d io ^ a s se t te , C D chan ger , c ruise control, tow p a cka ge, $6 ,0 0 0 . N is s a n Titan '08 - Ext. 4x4, 20K, warr., $13,300. 734-320-2514 GREAT DEAL ! 1990 G M C 7000, g o o d sh a p e 18K actual mi., auto, 5-yard salt ]u d ith . row e 2 6 6 3@ sb c g lo spre ader, flat bed, diebal. net, (734)677-3656. P o S " ' ----------- -------- --------------------- $7000. 734 306-1528 A - J A X 1702 E. M ic h ig a n 20 c a r s $1500 8 under reliable.(734) 483-8336 daytime. (734)368-3897. C $500! P olice im p o u n d s ! H o n d a from$ 50 0 For listin g s : 800-619-3790x2275 Ford Explore r X L T '94- 4X4, new tires, runs g o o d . $ 1 0 0 0 or b e s t . 734-368-6344 Ford T au ru s '00, leather, excellent condition, $2600. 734-669-4433. (Bicycles, Repair'N | and Service J I Domestic AutomobilesJ C H R IS T M A S S P E C IA L - A K C B O X E R S 5 M o . Old. Potty Trained "with m in o r sup e rvison ". V e ry Lo v ab le S n u g g le r s H om e Raisid. All sh o t s up to date. 350.00 (517)857-2461.__________ C O C K P O O P U P S - Ju s t in time for C h r is tm a s , 12 . w k s old, 1 st 8 2 nd sho ts , d ew o rm e d , $400 8 $450. 5 w k s p u p s $500 8 $550. Am a n d a 419-913-1625 E n g lish Se tter s 8 Y e llow L a b s C h r is tm a s pup s, $50-$100. Hunters/pets. 517- 283-1559.___________ H A V A N E S E P U P P IE S (6 ) 8 wks. A lso , fema le Yo rkie pup. A n y reasonable offer. 517-260-0349 L a b mix p u p p ie s - Grea t for Xm a s , Family fr ien d ly, variety of co lo r s , $ 1 0 0 (248)924-1855.___________ LA B P U P S A K C , sho ts , w o rm ed , de clawed, $400. (586) 917-1062 M O U N T A IN B IK E G a ry Fishcher P a ra go n 29er 19". $1200. (734) 834-2202 W A N T E D T O B U Y R e cyab le B ic y c le s for C a s h $, C a s h $ C a s h $ C am p u s S tu d e n t Bike S h o p , 336 M a y n a rd S t , • A n n Arbor. 734-327-6949 / Snowmobile ^ ^and Accessories^ W A N T E D S n ow m o b ile s , A T V s , mo to rc y c le s . Free pick-up. W e p a y the most. (734) 368-3897. Y A M A H A ; '98 VK540, S e a t s 3 + lu g g a g e . Extra lo n g 8 w id e track. O n ly 450 hrs! $2200/obo. 734- . 429-9222; 734-717-3000 C h e v y Impala '08 - Auto , A/C , C D , warr, 22K, $10,900. 734-484-0849. D O D G E S T R A T U S S X T '05, 4 1 K miles. Black, $6,495. 4cyl, Lo ad e d ! (734)368-1565. T o y o ta C a rn e y LE '01 - 55K, excellent, $7900. 734-669-4433. T O Y O T A Y A R IS 07 7,500 miles, 4 do or, automatic, like new condition. Blue exterior, Black interior. Air, CD. Lightly driven, Great commu te r . $9,000 (734)395-4815.___________ V o lv o S 8 0 '05 - Black on black, 40K, $14,900. 734-320-2752. ^ Classic and ^ ^Antique Vehicles^ C h e v y 1954- 5 w in d ow . Pick-up, all original. $ 54 00 ,(7 3 4 )6 6 3 -7 8 1 6 ( SUV. ) L Vans N is s a n Q u e s t '08 A u to A /C C D p ow e r 20K warr $14,200. 734-484-9901. Vehicles Wanted Fo rd E sc a p e X L T '07 4x4 Lo a d e d su n ro o f 20Kwarr $15,900. 734-260-1987. F O R D M U S T A N G 1998 104000 miles, red, v 6 a u tomatic, g o o d condition. N ew fuel pum p , wellmaintained. k u n d ra t j@ m su .e d u , (734)663-2073.__________ P on tia c G ran d Prix '08 - A u to A /C C D p ow e r 25K $11,100. 734-484-0949. 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. S A T U R N S L 2 2002 4 door, g o o d condition, 2W D , 4 cylinders, T A N interior, G O L D exterior. Air, a llo y wh ee ls , bucket se ats , C D , c ruise control, p ow e r locks, p ow e r w in d ow s , tilt, 3 6M p g , 15"Alloy W h e e ls , R E M O T E S T A R T , Rear Spo ile r, W in d ow Tint, ly r o ld M ichelin Tires, ly r o ld Brakes, -or Best. $4,400. (248)613-6350. g e n e p b o x - 1 @ y a h o o .com . Import Automobiles A U D I A 4 Q U A T T R O '96 1.8T, auto, A/C , power, 160K miles, excellent, $ 42 00 /obo 734-646-4044. J E E P G R A N D C H E R O K E E 06 49,000 miles, e x cellent condition, N A V Y B LU E exterior, 4W D , F E E L FR E E T O C O N T A C T M E A T iS S A F A D IL @ Y A H O O . C O M, (734)972-5900. M E R C U R Y M ou n ta in e e r '98, AW D , A B S , tow, lo ad e d ,1 30,000 miles. $4,500 (734) 996-3591 T O Y O T A 4 R U N N E R L IM IT E D '00. 75,000 miles,rebuilt en gine, 4W D , cruise,leather,sun roof, tow p a c k a ge $7500.00. (810)923-0362. CTrucks C H E V Y C O L O R A D O '06 - 4 door, 5 cyl., 3 2K miles, excellent cond. $13,500. Call (734) 426-5226. ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER.. " Within a few days of placing my ad in the classifieds I found a buyer for rny PC." The Dailv Bargains - "the sweet spot' Jen R, Brighton Look no further than the employment section ofThe Livingston Community News Classifieds. Call 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads Find cats, do gs and more, each week in our Classifieds! = T H E L IV IN G S TO N = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S A u t o D ir e c t o r y NEW AND USED CAR DEALERSHIPS J C hry s le r T ow n 8 C ou n try '07- excellent, ex tended $10,900 (734) 883-8203 D o d g e G ran d C a ravan '08 10K C D powe r warr $13,400. 734-320-2514. H o n d a O d y s s e y '07 24K miles, Fully loaded, like new, warranty. $15,500 (734)332-0049. TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor (Mews, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News CMRVSL-Eff? Howard Cooper Honda VW /P o r sch e /A u d i 2575 S . State. 761-3200 9 A d v a n c e H 8 W T ow in g - T o p $ Paid for junk cars. Free tow in g . 7 d ay s , 7 am -8pm . 734-223-5581 ALWAYS BUYING JUNK CARS c a sh Paid O p e n 7 D a y s D K T owin g7 34 -36 8-5 08 8 B R IT IS H C A R S M G A /J A G /A -H E A L E Y / T R IU M P H / 1 9 6 0 S O R O L D E R (734)891-5137. In search of a graphic artist? A .C U R A Ann Arbor Automotive Acu ra , Hyu n d ai, Kia M it su b ish i, N is sa n 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com G O O D A u d i Howard Cooper Audi H o n d a /P o r s c h e /VW 2575 S . State. 761-3200 BRIGHTON C H R Y S L E R D O D G E J E E P G ran d River, E of U S -2 3 H om e of Reality De als 810-229-4100 CUETER C hry sle r - Je ep - D o d g e 2448 W a sh te n aw 734-434-2424 ww w.cu e te r.com 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 734-429-9431 V IL L A G E M O T O R S A L E S C hry s le r - D o d g e - Jeep Che lse a, 734-475-8661 I « F } ■ IT l IN F IN IT I of A N N A R B O R 515 A u to Mall, 669-9000 infinitiofannarbor.com LEXUS OF ANN ARBOR 590 A u to M a ll Dr. (734) 996-1662 Mercedes Benz ANN ARBOR IMPORTS B M W 800-561-2969 M e r c e d e s 800 897-2374 BRIARWOOD FORD M ich, at State, 429-5478 Saturn Of Ann Arbor sa tu rn o fan n a rb o r .com (734) 769-3991 BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Sa lin e /A n n A rb o r 734-429-9481 C H E L S E A C H E V Y G R A S S L A K E C H E V Y (734) 475-8663 La Fontaine Chevrolet ww w .th e fam ilyd e a l.com De xter/Ann Arb o r 734-426-4677 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 J a c k so n Rd. 663-3321 Find it Here! In the classifieds. Briqhton Ford-Mercury 8240 W . G ran d River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 W a sh te n aw 734-482-8581 PALMER FORD C h e lse a (734) 475-1301 VARSITY FORD 3480 J a c k so n Rd. 734-996-2300 SU B A I= IU Dunning Subaru 3771 Ja c k son , A n n A rb o r 734-662-3444 TOYOTA (0 WONTDA BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 Dunning Toyota 3745 J a ck son , A n n A rb o r 734-997-7600 V O L V O FISCHER HONDA Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo 734-483-0323 w w w . se s im o to r s .c om 15 E. M ic h ig a n ____________ 734-668-6100 ip lo y e e 'i c in g P i Pricing On Seiect Modeis New 2009 Ford Fusion Stk# 901377, MSRP $22,700 !.5000 New 2009 Ford Escape XIT FIND I New 2009 Ford Rex FWD-SE stk# 901550, MSRP $25,030 ;.3500 stk# 900218, MSRP $28,995 >5150 2009 Ford Taurus LTD stk# 901098, MSRP $30,250 <4000 facion®*®'® IRew- 2009 Fom Edge SE Stk# 901840, MSRP $27,750 AOOO WSkr®®' P r o p O f f C e n te r S e t Youpselt E g f r e e 2000 Ford F-150 stk# 805124, MSRP $20,845 New 2009 Ford Focus Stk#901635,MSRP$15,690 p E l2 009 Ford F-250 stk# 800081, MSRP $26,490 I Sale Price oMAQ OAftnO SAOOO sj, JM j 1 M-14 iJACKSON 3 4 8 0 J a c k s o n At Wagner • Ann Arbor, Mi • 1-94 Exit # 172, Ibm Left 8 6 6 - 3 1 8 - 3 0 3 0 S a le s And S e r v ic e Open S a tu rd a y Sales: Mon.& Thurs 9-9 • Tues., Wed. & Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 Service; Mon.-Fri, 7am-6pm • Sat. Till 1pm O w n e r A d v a n ta g e ” New Owner Advantage Program. Exclusively Available Through Varsity Auto Group. " We Reward Our Customers” Call For Details New Vehicle Purchase. Offer Expires 12/30/2008 Jertified Hiiiiiw.varsityautos.GOiii All Pricing Refiects A Plan With All Rebates To Dealer Plus Tax, Title, Doc., & Destination. Rebates Include Factory, RCL, & RCL Renewal Cash. All Leasing Reflects 36 Months, 31,500 Miles Plus Tax With Apr Tier 0-1 Approved Credit & Security Deposit Waived For Qualified Buyers. $2,595 Cash Or Trade Due At Delivery. May Include Owner Loyalty. Photo May Not Represent Actual Vehicle. '09 F-150 not elegible for Ford Employee Plus Program. All Offers Expire Sale Ends 12/30/2008, 3044 B6 ICLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE L IV iN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS , FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008 ^'999 due o; sign, AU NEW VEHICLES AT USED CAR PRICES! 2008 COLORADO Stkm-588 Was - $ 17 ,5 30 N o w $13,495* 2008 COLORADO 4X4 stkm-227 Was - $ 2 2 ,13 5 N o w $16,495* 2008 EQUINOX AWD SIkf08-690 Was - $25,550 N o w $17,495* 20081500 CARGO VAN sikm-962 w as-$ 2 4 ,6 3 5 N o w ~ $18,995* 2008TRAILBLAZERLT Stkm-1001 Was - $29,705 N o w - $17,995* 2008 TRAILBLAZER 4X4 s tk m -w 2 Was - $31,620 N o w $19,995* 2008 EQUINOX SPORT s tkm -m 3 Was - $29,720 N o w $21,495* 2008 AVALANCHE LT stkm-956 Was - $35,785 N o w $22,995* 2007 CREW CAB 4X4 Stk *07-565 Was - $39,780 N o w $25,995* 2008 AVALANCHE Z71 Stkm-659 Was - $47,055 N o w $31,495* CHEW F I N A N C I N G T H A T F I T S ^ITED TIME ONLY • LIMITED TIME ONL' GM Pricing for everyone! See dealer for details. iN lO N r. $ 9 9 5 * OIL CHANGE Call fo r A p p o in tm e n t (866) LAFONTAINE™ FREE 19 Point inspection th*fwnily4Ml A aF o n ta ifle L a F o n t a i n e C h e v r o l e t D ^ d e r 8 8 8 - 2 6 7 - 5 0 2 4 AN AHBHCm R iV D U lim 7 1 2 0 D e x t e r - A n n A r b o r R d . b e t w e e n Z e e b a n d B a k e r ----------------------------------- J u s t m i n u t e s f r o m A n n A r b o r ! ----------------------------------- household. "$1995 due at signing, plus tax. plates. Ills to deLT’' ^ H o u r s : Mon. &Thurs. 9am-9pm, Tues., Wed., & Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm ^ _ f 1 z MHerRd. 1 ^ V Jackson Rd. - \ -----* £ 7 ^ (- “ SLJ 1 i, \ 1 ’.ii- .j-E SC M p T y O N c l L - h - I h u i I ■4 n v s 1. 1> n J e e p No Payments until March 2009! , 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Was $32,190 Now $22,494 ** Lease (36 mo) $ 2 4 4 /mo IStl(#09-25 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Was $33,050 N ow $20,745** Lease (48 mo) Stk #09-102 $ 3 3 9 /mo 2009 Jeep Liberty 4x4 Was $25,615 N ow $17,063** Lease (36 mo) $ 2 3 4 /mo Stk #09-55 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Was $26,500 N ow f c v $ 2 0 , 4 8 7 * * Lease (48 mo) $291/mo 2009 Chrysler 300 Stk #09-25 Was $27,415 N ow $21,099** Lease (48 mo) $299/mo r 2009 Dodge Journey Stk #09-16 Was $22,540 N ow $17,044** Lease (36 mo) $269/mo I Stk #09-22 2009 Dodge Caliber Was $18,960 N ow $15,071** Lease (36 mo) $228/mo Stk #09-166 2009 Dodge Avenger Was $21,255 N ow $16,232** Lease (36 mo) $249/mo OFFICIAL Toys For Tots Drop off Center \ a fo n ta i RJnL • I I 9 0 0 W . M i c h i g a n A v e . , S a l i n e 4 8 1 7 6 • w w w . t h e f a m i l y d e a l . c o m Pricing and Payments based on eligibility for ali available Chrysler discounts and rebates including Chrysler Employee discount, Chrysler lease to lease/purchase loyalty, Chrysler Employee bonus cash, and owner/competitive loyalty where applicable. ** “Now” price does not include applicable sales tax, registration fees, or document fees. Lease payments are 12,000 miles per year with $2,000 down payment plus registration fees and taxes. Payments based on tieri credit approval through preferred lender.*LaFontaine “90 Day Free Ride” available on purchases only. Not everyone qualifies. 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 19, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-12-19 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4518">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to December 19, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. F R ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 26, 2 0 0 8 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Foreclosures still on the rise * But rate of increase is slowing in Livingston County Paul Harmon of Harmon Real Estate in Fowlerville, says sales are staying steady from 2007. He is the third generation to owii and operate the business. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PI5EUA THE LWINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS R E A L E S T A T E & B U I L D I N G BYCASEY HANS The Livingston Community News F\)reclosures continue their upward climb in Livingston County, adversely affecting housing values, which continue to fall. But trends show the rate of foreclosures is slowing, according to numbers logged by the county through mid-December. Outgoing Livingston County Association of Realtors President Jane Pendleton of Century 21 Brighton Towne Co. said foreclosures are driving down housing values and that the trend will^ not slow xmtil the foreclosed properties sell and are out of the market. “We’re just so impacted by the foreclosure market,” she said. “We just need to work through those. Almost all neighborhoods have been impacted. “And here in Michigan, weVe got the double whammy with the economy and the uncertainty of the automotive (sector),” she added. But there are a few bright spots in housing trends. SEE HOUSING, A2 F o re c lo su re s re g is te re d b y th e L iv in g s to n C o u n ty R e g iste r o f D e e d s At a glance Yearly foreclosure totals from 2000 to 2008 J '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 4 '07 '08 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 January 10 16 27 14 25 22 38 72 104 February 5 6 4 21 13 9 34 66 100 March 8 3 14 18 23 31 67 85 120 April 9 7 16 24 29 26 38 70 131 May 9 15 19 16 15 19 65 78 189 June 10 6 17 16 18 29 59 101 99 July 8 13 18 19 27 14 49 92 123 Auqust 4 11 19 13 26 24 45 101 96 September 1 5 13 17 12 32 59 70 131 October 5 11 19 21 23 32 51 111 110 November 12 8 5 19 24 22 53 96 90 December 4 11 32 15 24 20 58 87 40 Total 85 112 203 213 259 280 616 1,029 1,333 Source: Livingston County Register of Deeds Through December 17,2008 M a k i n g i t a s h i n i n g s e a s o n The glowing holiday display created by the "Tschirret design team" of Deborah and Scott Tschirret of Howell is one of many homes that stand out against the dark of night during the Christmas season. Count 'em: 12,000 lights, 20 years Area homeowners find myriad ways to deck their halls I From News staff reports The 12,000-bulb li^ t display at 719 W Grand River Ave. in Howell was 20 years in the making. It started, simply enough, with candles in all the windows. The glowing holiday display created by the “Tschirret design team” of Deborah and Scott l^chiiret is one of many homes that stand out against the dark of night during the Christmas season. Aided this year by his 19-year-old son, Spencer, Scott Tschirret devoted about 20 hours covering trees and bushes with red and white lights. A couple of lighted animals also are on display, likely at the request of his wife since he’s “not really into the lawn art.” Living in a comer house along the route for Howell’s annual Pantasy of Light parade, the Tschirrets work ahead to light up their house for the festivities. “We get a lot of compliments and getting those accolades motivates me to get my butt out there next year,” said Scott 'I^chirret. But just because the lights are up doesn’t mean the work is done. Scott 'Tschirret has to maintain the display. “I don’t know how many fuses I’ve Above, Scott and Deborah Tschirret show some of the the holiday light display at their home on West Grand River Avenue in Howell. At right, Ron and Diana Cockfield with their yard display on McGregor Road in Hamburg Township. PHOTOSlJIM JAGOFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS blown so far,” he said. - Laurie Humphrey Making children happy It’s hard not to notice the impressive holiday lighting display at the Woodland Lake home of Ron and Denise Borgman of Hilton Point Court in Brighton 'Township. “Each year we have added to the display,” said Denise Borgman, who moved with her husband to the Brighton area three years ago from South Lyon. She remarked that they were forced to switch to LED lights this year because their old-style lights were overloading the home’s circuitry The display is highhghted by four giant candy cands, “twigs” line the driveway, giant snowflakes adorn the SEE LIGHTS, A2 Santa interacts with a crowd of children during a Christmas party at the home of Ron and Denise Borgman. ANGEU SPOONER, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS TAMMIE GRAVES,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS T h e y 'r e y o u n g , b u t d o n e Term limits force Hune, Ward to move on with careers BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News In the old Michigan legislature, which had no term limits, legislators could frequently be re-elected many times and often would leave office at a ripe old age. The late Rep. Dominic Jacobetti of Negaunee served 39 years in the legislature (1955-1994), a record. He was elected to 21 terms and died at age 74 while still serving in the legislature. Now - with a maximum of three terms of two years each in the state House of Representatives - it’s a different ballgame. Joe Hune, R-Hamburg Township and Chris Ward, R-Genoa Township, who both have served the maximum six years, are very much young men: Hune is 28; Ward is 34. “You have in Livingston County the two youngest legislators in the state, and yet, because of term limits, here they are, seemingly finished,” says Bill Ballenger, editor-publisher of Inside Michigan Politics and a regular on the Michigan Public Television program “Off the Recqrd.” “(Ward and Hune) had almost diametrically opposed careers,” Ballenger explains, “in the sense that Chris Ward started very SEE REPRESENTATIVES, A2 Outgoing legislators: State Rep. Joe Hune of the 47th District, above, and state Rep. Chris Ward of the 66th District. ^ N D E X Achievers A7 Calendar A7 Livingston Life A5-A7 Rick Fitzgerald's column A5 Scrapbook A6 Sports B1-B2 Volunteers A6 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN B R IEF United Way gets $67,400 plus in blitz Livingston Coimly United Way officials said they where overwhelmed by the public’s response to “'Wple Money Monday” when more than $67,400 in donations came in Dec. 22. All donations made on that day were being double matched by two anonymous donors. United Way Executive Director Nancy Rosso said officials still were counting donations 'Riesday, but what had been tallied do far would equate to contributions of at least $202,200. “It was just an incredible day,” said Rosso. She said there were donations of $10 from people who were unemployed and donations of $1,000 from others. She said the donations would be used to meet the basic needs of coimty residents. IN S ID E For the birds Marion man has a quartet of colorful companions. A5 A top teacher Hartland teacher is recognized for her online efforts. A3 School work Pinckney schools considering a long listofbuiltog improvements. A4 Lots of talent Local high schools are sending lots of top athletes to Division 1 universities. B1 VTti'iiTrrf A 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 Aaron Hamann, 9, left, takes advantage of the freshly fallen snow by making a huge snowball to toss at his sister last weekend at their home in Iosco Township. Below, from left, Aaron Hamann, Mitchell Hamann, 7 and Emily Hamann, 12, continue the snow fight. Winter means fun ... and chores Toby VanWyck, 8, heads out of the family barn in Iosco Township to feed the sheep and cows, as the blistering wind whips around barn last Saturday following the large snow storm. L IG H T S FROM A1 Holidays shine for families peaks of the home, lighted deer embellish the pond and green and red lights beautify the shrubbery. Inside, the home’s great room is graced by a huge Christmas tree extending almost to the ceiling. Last Saturday, the family played host to more than 40 children, among them their four grandchildren. The highlight of the gathering was a visit from Santa, who distributed presents to the youngsters. “My husband is big on Christmas and likes to bring joy to other people,” Borgman said. “It’s truly to make children happy at the holidays.” - Tom Tolen 'The best time of year' Fbr those living on or traveling down Hamburg Township’s McGregor Road, it’s just not Christmas until Ron and Diana Cockfield illuminate their front yard with thousands of holiday lights. “I never knew it meant so much to everyone,” Diana Cockfield said. “If they’re not up and on, everyone starts asking where our lights are.” Diana Cockfield is a true Christmas fanatic. The inside of the family home is as decked out as the outside, with animated figures and Christmas trees in many rooms. “Christmas has always been special to me,” she said. “It’s just the best time of the year. There’s just nothing like Christmas time. It’s magical.” The Cockfields start erecting their outside display right ^ after Halloween so they can flip the switch around Thanksgiving. Diana Cockfield puts everything where she wants it and her husband and son, Tom, hook everything up. “We’ve had people stop on the road and take pictures,” 4 Ron Cockfield said. “Diana is a real Christmas fanatic.” The Cockfields get Christmas decorations as Christmas presents and they said that’s OK “We’ll keep adding to it until we start popping circuit breakers,” Ron Cockfield said. -Leanne Smith Judge rules for city, hotel owner to appeal Merchant says smell from wastewater plant killed business From News staff reports Howell city officials are relieved that a judge has ruled in the cify’s favor on a $3 million lawsuit, filed over the smell of the city’s wastewater treatment facility. But the plaintiff in the case said he would appeal. George Jappaya, owner of the Kensington Inn property across County Road D-19 from the wastewater plant, contends the smell of the plant drove his other hotel, the Quality Inn, out of business in November 2004. f A ruling in his favor of Jappaya would have resulted in “financial blow to the city,” said Howell City Manager Shea Charles. According to Michael Olson, attorney for Japayya, the claims would remain the same 4 before the appellate court. H O U S IN G FROM A1 1,333 foreclosures reported in county through Dec. 17 The rate of homes being lost to foreclosures has slowed since 2006, according to the Livingston County Register of Deeds statistics. From 2005 to 2006 - when the upward trend really began and spiked - foreclosures rose 120 percent but went up only 67 percent from 2006 to 2007 and about 29.5 percent fix)m 2007 to mid-December of this year. There were 1,029 foreclosures in Livingston County reported for 2007 and 1,333 reported for 2008 through Dec. 17. Also, home sales in the county are up 8.6 percent over last year and the average number of days homes were on the market fell 5 percent to 142.1 days in 2008, data provided to the county real estate group by Realtyibac through the end of November shows. Also a positive, Pendleton said, mortgage rates have never been better and that it continues to be a good time for first-time buyers or those who are looking to invest in property. F^ul Harmon, a third-generation real estate agent at Harmon Real Estate in Fowlerville, said sales in his office are about the same as last year, but he agrees that the “foreclosure market has spun the entire market.” But, he said, good mortgage rates have kept buyers in the market. The difference now, he says, is that people are more conservative, shopping only for their price point instead of reaching beyond it. “It’s not as tight as people think,” he said of the credit market, noting that buyers have to have a down payment and decent credit, but that funds can still be gifted for a down payment. Harmon said he expects to see the market begin to stabilize next summer or fall. Livingston County Register of Deeds Sally Reynolds said she is hopeful after seeing the rate of foreclosures starting to slow. “I’m kind of hoping that’s a trend,” she said, but she noted that new state laws have lengthened the foreclosure process and self-imposed foreclosure moratoriums by some lenders may have caused the rate to slow. Nationwide, more than 259,000 homes received at least one foreclosure-related notice in November. RealtyTVac reported that more than 78,000 Real e sta te b y th e n um b e rs Following are sales statistics compiled for the Livingston County Association of Realtors. Numbers are tallied through the end of November 2008: 2007 2008 ■F(-) Number of sales: 1,607 1,745 8.6% Number of listings: 7,945 6,847 (13.8%) Avg. days on the market: 150.1 142.5 (5%) Median sales price: 198,304 168,016 (15.3%) Average sales price: Source: RealComp II Ltd. 220,702 188,378 (14.6%) properties were repossessed by lenders. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported this month that one in 10 homeowners with a mortgage was either one month or more behind on payments or in foreclosure. Nevada, Florida and Arizona have the nation’s top foreclosure rates followed by California, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. On the Web: www.realtytrac.com News wire services contributed to this report. Reach Casey Hans at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2005. R E P R E SEN T A T IV E S FROM A1 Hune plans to run for state Senate post strongly, had a great reputation, was elected majority, and later minority floor leader, then was forced to step down because of votes he cast on the income tax. “It was thought (Ward) had the ability and talent to have the brightest future of anyone in the legislature, so you had this rising star who flamed out prematurely and wound up his career disenchanted, with no aspirations to continue politics.” Ballenger says. “Joe Hune (on the other hand), won a recount by two votes at age 22 and was not considered leadership material, but cemented his affection with the voters in his district by his no vote on the income tax increase, and now appears the oddson heir apparent to (Sen.) Valde Garcia (R-Marion Township), in 2010,” Ballenger says. “So you can argue that Joe started slowly and picked up steam.” Hune confirms he plans to run for Garcia’s seat, and until then will continue to work in real estate and handle the business end of the family farm in the Fowlerville area. Ward says he is not interested in running for Garcia’s seat, saying he has no definite plans. “I’ve got my resume out,” he says. “I’ve been in public office 16 years, and need (to spend) a lot of time with my kids.” Like Hune, Ward is a local product. Ward was the youngest person elected to township office in Michigan history when elected a Brighton Township trustee in 1992 at age 18, shortly after graduating from Brighton High School. From there, it was a stint as Brighton Township clerk, and in 2002, he was elected to the legislature. Ward says he has a lot of successes he can look back on from his three terms. He cites his legislation requiring photo IDs at polling places and election consolidation. Ward says consolidating elections has made school elections, in particular, less expensive. ■The Howell Public Schools, whose election for the first time this year coincided with the November general election, is “saving $30,000 a year” now that its elections are in November, says Associate Superintendent for Business Rick Terres. Another accomplishment of which Ward is proud is making headway toward equity in school funding. The so-called “two times agreement,” which Ward pushed through the legislature, gives poorly funded districts - such as the five K-12 school districts in Livingston County - double the increase of school districts that are at the top of the funding ladder. This year, that means a $112 per-pupil increase in per-pupil state aid for Livingston County districts compared to $56 for higher-funded districts like Bloomfield Hills. “(Ward) really went to bat for us (lower-funded school districts) in a number of ways, and we hold him in the highest regard,” Terres says. Hune, too, has accomplishments that he is proud of. One is a bill he sponsored that requires medical examiners to perform autopsies in a way that will allow organs to be used for transplants. “It has saved hundreds of lives since the bill was signed into law,” Hune says. Hune says his biggest frustration has been “lack of communication between all facets of governments and the ‘fiefdoms.’” Livingston County GOP Chairman Mike Murphy says both Hune and Ward did the best they could during some difficult times. “From what I’ve heard, Joe Hune did an exceptional job,” Murphy says. “I know (Ward) upset a lot of people, particularly the more conservative Republicans, for his tax increase vote, but I felt they both represented their districts well,” Murphy says. He added that Hune will join the county party’s executive committee effective Jan. 1. Hune says he and Ward have remained good friends, though they haven’t always voted the same on issues. “When (Ward) was going through some tough times in his leadership post, I defended him,” Hune says. Hune recently married a woman he met while she worked in Ward’s Lansing office.. “In this instance, Chris played cupid,” Hune says explaining how he met Marcia, his wife of two months. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD SYNOPSIS December 15, 2008 T h e D e c e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 0 8 H o w e l l T o w n s h ip r e g u la r m e e t in g , h e ld a t th e T o w n s h ip H a l l , 3 5 2 5 B y r o n R o a d , w a s c a l le d to o r d e r b y S u p e r v is o r H e i k k i n e n a t 7 : (X ) P M . M e m b e r s p r e s e n t : H e i k k i n e n , H a m m o n d , C o d d in g t o n , H e n r y , H u b b e l a n d P h e la n . M e m b e r s a b s e n t : E a t o n . T h e f o l l o w i n g a c t io n w a s ta k e n : 1 ) A p p r o v e d th e a g e n d a . 2 ) A p p r o v e d m in u t e s f o r t h e N o v e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 0 8 , 3 ) V o t e d to f o r e g o th e c o s t o f l i v i n g in c r e a s e f o r e m p lo y e e s f o r th e 2 0 0 9 y e a r , w i t h r e g u la r s te p in c r e a s e s c o n t in u in g . 4 ) A p p r o v e d th e 2 0 0 9 c a le n d a r f o r B o a r d M e e t i n g d a te s . 5 ) A d o p t e d r e s o lu t io n c o n f i rm in g S p e c ia l A s s e s s m e n t R o l l f o r S A D # 1 l a . 6 ) A c c e p t e d A a r e n C u r r i e 's r e s ig n a t io n f r o m th e Z o n i n g B o a r d o f A p p e a ls . 7 ) A d o p t e d R e s o lu t io n to d e s ig n a t e m a jo r r o a d s , a m e n d m e n t to P la n n in g C o m m is s io n r e c o m m e n d a t io n . 8 ) A u t h o r i z e d p a y m e n t o f d is b u r s e m e n ts . 9 ) M e e t in g w a s a d jo u r n e d a t 7 : 3 5 P M . C a r o l y n J . E a to n T o w n s h ip C l e r k PUBLIC NOTICE 2009 HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE The Howell Township Board will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of May and December at 7:00 p.m. at the Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell Michigan 48855, (517) 546-2817. January 12 & 26 Febmary 9 & 23 March 9 & 23 April 13 & 27 May 11 June 8 & 22 July 13&27 August 10 & 24 September 14 & 28 October 12 & 26 November 9 & 23 December 14 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. 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I , - JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS IVlSth t63Cn0r is P 3 rt o f Melanielaber works with seventh-grader Bnana . . . 1 Schaefer on a math project in Hartland. s t3 te w id e in iti3 tiv e BY USA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News A full-time job as a mathematics teacher at Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek is just part of Melanie Laber’s current teaching work. She was recently honored as one of three state finaUsts for Michigan Virtual University’s first Online Teacher of the Year Award. That honor was won by a college professor who teaches forensic science classes online. Laber, who lives in Oceola Township and has taught in Hartland since 2002, says she was looking for ways to get technology and math together and became certified in online instruction in 2005. “I started teaching calculus that summer, and now I’m teaching prealgebra, geometry, and trigonometry,” says Laber, adding that she puts in at least 20 hours a week doing her online instruction work, which she does from home, something she appreciates as the mother of a 6-year-old. Hartland Middle School Principal Steve Livingway says, “Melanie is a phenomenal math teacher, always putting in extra time for the kids. One of her strengths is technology. Right now she’s using an integrated SMART board (an interactive whiteboard that connects to a computer) in her room and has been involved in some training on that. “She’s always looking at new ways to teach her concepts to the kids here.” Laber also has taken on the role of course developer for Michigan Virtual School, operated under the auspices of Michigan Virtual University. As a response to the new Michigan Merit requirements, she created several math courses. “A lot of students need remediation with the new requirements,” says Laber. “We also have students who are home-schooled, as well as students taking courses not offered at their schools. Online learning allows students to learn when it works for them, and it promotes so many different learning styles.” She says students access all resources online such as textbooks and hands-on manipulatives. “I am there to facilitate discussion through the discussion board where a lot of learning takes place,” she says. “I respond to any questions they have on the work they’re doing, provide examples and feedback, and grade the work turned in to me. I also communicate with the student’s mentor teacher in their school district on a regular basis and occasionally talk with them by telephone.” Laber says her online class sizes range from one student to 30 students, and her the pay is based on the number of students as well as on how they perform. Laber was nominated for the online teaching award by her teaching peers. “Not only is Melanie involved in online instruction, she has helped develop the courses she teaches, and she comes up with unique ways to present information for the medium,” says Jeb Caudill, marketing, sales and communications manager for Michigan Virtual School. The state of Michigan is ranked second in online learning behind Florida, according to the Center for Digital Education. There were 100 certified instructors serving Michigan Virtual School during the 2008-09 academic year. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ llvingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844- 2010. Deputy clerk to remain without pay Hamburg's Zeglevski will stay in township job, clerk says BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Even though he will receive no pay for his work, Michael Zeglevski will stay on as Hamburg Township’s deputy clerk. Clerk Matt Skiba confirmed earlier this week that Zeglevski will remain his deputy as long as he wants the job despite action from the township’s Board of Trustees Dec. 16 that set his pay at zero in an effort to force him out. “We see no need to make a change,” Skiba said. “How long he can stay and work and not be compensated for it, though, I have no idea.” Zeglevski did not return calls seeking comment. The vote to eliminate Zeglevski’s pay followed board members’ concerns over his job qualifications and community concerns over his public behavior in a video posted on the Internet. Taken from a Sept. 9 township board meeting, the video shows Zeglevski shaking his head and making what residents have complained is a masturbatory hand gesture in reaction to a citizen’s praise of former Clerk Joanna Hardesty. Zeglevski was not a township employee at that time. Supervisor Pat Hohl said Skiba’s decision to stay with Zeglevski is disappointing. “Mr. Skiba’s unilateral decision to retain Mr. Zeglevski after the board’s obvious disagreement with that decision will make it difficult to go forward in a collaborative way to serve the best interest of the residents,” Hohl said. “I do not understand why Mr. Skiba has to be so combative.” Skiba said it is he and Zeglevski who are being “personally attacked” by the board. He said Zeglevski’s township office alarm code has not been and won’t be deactivated despite Hohl’s suggestion that it be done as a “sound business practice.” “We are men of principle,” Skiba said. “It is more important for Mike to be here and help get things on track in Hamburg Township than to say since they’re not paying me. I’m going to leave.” By law, the appointment of a deputy is controlled solely by the township clerk, but the township board sets the salary. Zeglevski was appointed by Skiba Nov. 20. On Dec. 5, the board - citing concerns about degrees and certifications Zeglevski listed on his resume that board members said they could not verify - set his pay at $34,000 a year instead of the $56,649 Skiba had recommended. His pay was reduced to zero last week. Skiba said he hopes the board will revisit Zeglevski’s salary soon. “This is really unfortunate for Hamburg Township,” Skiba said. “It’s not what the board and myself should be focused on now. There are more important issues in Hamburg right now.” Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. 5 0 % O F F All Clothing* - One Day Only! NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE - THURS, JAN. 1 from to 9^“ T H R IF T S T O R E S & D o n atio n C e n te rs *New Goods Excluded • Listen While You Shop for In-Store Specials to be Announced New Year’s Day; starting 7AM - ANN ARBOR; 1621 S. 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The City Council Dec. 18 passed ordinance amendments that give police more power to arrest or ticket citizens on grounds of repeated harassment, intimidation or interference in the activities of other community members or city officials. Michael J. Steinberg, the American Civil Liberties Union’s legal director for Michigan, questions the city action. ‘The ordinance gives police the imbridled discretion to arrest a person for engaging in a constitutionalfy protected activity,” Steinberg said. The Britto n ordinance makes it a civil infraction for a person to “engage in a course of conduct or repeatedly commit acts that alarm or seriousfy annoy another person and that serve no legitimate purpose.” It further makes it illegal to “insult, accost, molest or otherwise annoy, either by word of mouth, sign or motion any person in any public place ... any person in a public place.” “I can go to a City Council meeting, and just my presence can be annoying,” responded resident Pat Cole, a Itequent critic of city actions. “The concern isn’t someone who speaks up and says something the council doesn’t like,” said Police Chief Tom Wightman. “It implies someone who is disrupting the ability to carry out a meeting. It provides several tools we didn’t have in the dty in the past.” City Manager Dana Poster said the onfinance was patterned after one in Royal Oak, where Wightman was deputy police chief before coming to Brighton. Foster stressed the ordinance “has no relationship or linkage to any individuals in the community,” including those who have been critical at past council meetings. Cole argues that the ordinance is a violation of “civil rights, freedom of speech and freedom of expression.” The police chief said the ordinance “is designed to protect the citizens from harassment that doesn’t rise to the level of stalking, which is covered by a state law. It’s important to note it’s not about a single incident but involves repeated acts.” Wightman said the harassment section is a “civil infraction,” involving a fine only. However, two other sections - interfering with a police officer and disturbance at lawful meetings - are misdemeanors, which involve a maximum $500 fine and 90 days in jail. Former Brighton City Council Member and local attorney Richard Gienapp said the ordinance “may be unconstitutionally vague, and threaten free speech.” “It seem like an unfriendly thing to do, a solution in search of a problem,” he said. “The Principal Shopping District spends tens of thousands of dollars to invite people to come (to downtown Brighton), and it (the ordinance) casts the city in an entirely different light.” But Foster defended the ordinance as a common one, citing at least 17 other communities - as small as Fowlerville and as large as Grand Rapids and Lansing - that make it illegal to insult, harass, alarm or annoy another person. Wightman said Brighton’s ordinance “actually sets a higher standard for enforcement than many of the other communities” because it “requires repeated acts (and) was crafted to establish a balance between the need to protect citizens and the concern for protected speech.” “Many old cily ordinances prohibit being an annoying person, but whenever that provision has been challenged, it has been struck down as unconstitutional,” argued Steinberg. Royal Oak City Attorney Dave Gillam said no one had been charged under its harassment ordinance in the last two years. “We have other sections that deal with most such offenses,” such as striking or shoving another person, which comes under assault and battery, Gillam said. He said the ordinance has never been challenged on constitutional grounds or for vagueness. Brighton City Council Member Jim Bohn said the ordinance might be too “subjective,” but council ended up approving it unanimously. It t^ e s effect 15 days after being published. 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Nationwide, recycling centers are seeing revenues dwindle for recycled metal, paper and cardboard products. Recycle Livingston Executive Director Linda Berch said the Howell site has not yet been affected by the changing market, “but we’re a smaller center.” The amount of recycled goods leaving the Howell center between January and August of this year totaled 658,750 pounds, or about 329 tons, excluding glass and Styrofoam. Her income from recycled materials from March through the second week of December was $45,287, accounting for almost one half $95,170 total income for the same time period. Berch has an agreement with Northwest Refuse that locks in pricing according to an industry market guide turned out monthly. In return for letting Berch use two compactors for free and guaranteeing her a price range, the Jackson-based refuse company has first option for her recyclables and pays her a smaller fee than what she might be able to get on the open market. “Some people are paying up to $25 per ton” for metal today, she said, compared to the $15 per ton she gets. The numbers are down from triple digit prices earlier this year. Paper goods are Recycle Livingston’s biggest item recycled, including office paper, books and newspapers. The Howell site sends out about 20,000 pounds, or 10 tons, up to three times each month which generates about $100 in revenue per trip. The most lucrative commodity today is plastic milk jugs. “We make 9 cents per pound,” said Berch. “That’s down from 15 cents per pound because the price of oil has gone down. I know people don’t want to hear it, but if oil goes up, (the price given for) milk jugs goes up” because plastic is a petroleum- based product. The downward spiral in the value of recycled cardboard has Berch questioning whether her center can continue to accept that item long term. It has almost reached the point where the center may have to pay to get rid of it. “We won’t stop accepting it at this point, but two to three years down the road, if it becomes a depression ... it just depends on the market.” As she sits down in January to calculate next year’s budget, she will consider three things; How to bring in more donations, how to increase membership and what things are paying top dollar. For example, recycled shoes now net $9 for a 50-pound bag. R e cy c lin g e ffo rts in L iv in g s to n C o u n ty ■ What: Recycle Livingston is the county's only drop off center. Items accepted include glass, paper, cardboard, electronics, metals, batteries and shoes. ■ Where: 170 Catrell St., Howell. ■ When: Hours vary depending on the season, but the center is now open from noon-5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday and 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Calling ahead is always recommended since the center is run with parttime employees and volunteers. ■ Fees: Prices vary per item or memberships are available. ■ Details: 517-548-4439 or on the Web at www. recyclelivingston.org. Despite recent economic challenges, Berch remains positive. “We think recycling is here to stay.” Based on statements made during his presidential campaijgn, she believes President- elect Barack Obama may even mandate recycling for plastic food containers, toy packaging and more. “That would ensure the viability of the recycling industry,” she said. Details: 517-548-4439 or on the Web at www.recydelivingston. org. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ Hving5toncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. 757 Kern Road, S; $98,657 Marion Township 3719 Black Eagle Dr; $207,500 3095 Dutcher Road;$149,052 4218 Emily Q; $220,000 4836 Pinckney Road; $221,000 Oceola Township 1505 Callaway Ct; $85,000 5271 Fern Road;$157,250 2493 Katsura Lane; $146,667 4120 Merriman Loop; $239,417 Putnam Township 3031 M-36,W; $163,023 Tyrone Township 10465 Denton Creek Dr; $325,000 12311 Foley Road; $223,632 8150 Runyan Lake Road; $260,950 Unadilla Township 16735 Dexter Trail; $93,462 15342 Kathryn Ct; $30,000 301 Oliver Ct; $87,000 1117 Sunset Dr; $45,000 20900 Trebesh Road E; $21,555 Pless named as fire chief Interim in Howell steps into top role BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Fire Chief Andy Pless is celebrating his new job status, a promotion from deputy fire dfief, following a vote of support by the Howell Area Fire Authority board of directors. Pless, 42, received the appointment Dec. 17. Four internal candidates applied for the job after the Oct. 10 retirement of Fire Chief Jim Reed. “It feels the same today as it did yesterday,” said Pless when asked about his new role. He said he has received a number of congratulatory calls, including one from Reed the night of the appointment. “He was happy for me,“ said Pless, who worked as Reed’s deputy for the last several years. “Jim left us in good shape. We will continue on our mission of fire safety, education and community outreach.” He plans to appoint a deputy chief after the new year. “We have many qualified people right here, so there is no need to go outside,” he said. Fire authority board member Bob Hanvey, “found it very comforting” that all four candidates were well qualified for the position. Pless, interim chief since Reed’s departure, received a top score from outside chiefs conducting the interview and assessment process. “He’s got a lot of experience and will be able to hit the ground running,” said Hanvey. Salary has yet to be determined, but Pless is expected to earn between $70,000 and $80,000 annually. Bond eyed in Pinckney for buildings, more technology BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News A proposal to refinance some existing bonds to pay for capital improvements in Pinckney Community Schools could go before voters in May. The district’s Board of Education on Dec. 18 discussed a nearly $68 million plan that could bring needed facility maintenance and upgrades and additional technology to the schools. The plan won’t raise taxes, school officials said, because extending the bonds, some of which begin to expire in 2011, and using the equity built from them will pay for the projects. Paying for them this way also will free up general fund money already targeted for projects so it can be used elsewhere, they said. Items under consideration include improvements to the district’s older buildings to bring them up to the standards of newer ones, fixing parking lots and making them safer for buses and parents who drop their kids off at school and repairing or replacing roofs, boilers, electrical systems, doors, walls, ceilings, sidewalks, playgrounds and more. Upgrading and adding technology that will improve instruction and reduce costs also are part of the plan as are outdoor athletic facilities at Pinckney Community High School comparable to those of other teams in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association. “We’re not looking at a lot of extravagant things,” said Superintendent Dan Danosl^. One of the larger projects in the plan would replace Pinckney Elementary School with a new building at the same site. The school, built in 1952, is the district’s oldest building in use today. Fixing it would take up to two years and cost about $7.3 million. Replacing it would take one year and cost about $12 million, Danosky said. A new building also would sit farther back from M-36 than the existing school does and get rid of the portable classrooms some students are in today. The board will revisit the issue at a Jan. 8 meeting and could give administrators the go ahead to send the proposal to the state Department of 'freasury for review, a necessary step before it can be placed on a local ballot. The board will have to vote no later the Feb. 19 to put the proposal before voters in May. Reach Leanne Smith at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. B o n d o p tio n s Pinckney Community Schools officials are considering a May bond proposal to refinance existing debt and use the equity to make improvements districtwide. Here are a few of the things being contemplated in the nearly $68 million plan. ■ Country Elementary School - $3.4 million. Would include reconfiguration and expansion of parking lot; interior and exterior repairs and improvements and replacing boilers. ■ Farley Hill Elementary School - $2.5 million. Would include reconstructing parking lotreplacing the roof. ■ Lakeland Elementary School - $874,000. Would include interior and exterior upgrades. ■ Pinckney Elementary School - $7.3 million for repairs, reconfiguration and upgrades. Or $12.6 million for a new school. ■ Navigator School - $4.1 million. Would include upgrades, renovations, repairs and removal of portable classrooms. ■ Pathfinder School - $16.7 million. Would include new roof on Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre, add music classroom space, add pool mechanical room, create connecting passage to Navigator School. ■ Pinckney High School - $2.3 million. Would include reinforcement of aluminum door entry frames and addition of security cameras. ■ Athletics - $5.8 million. Would include new synthetic turf football field, eight-lane track, grandstand, lights, sound system, underground sprinkler system at high school and improvements to Wes Reader Field. ■ Community complex - $168,000. Would include repairs and renovations to Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre and Community Pool at Pathfinder School. ■ Building, grounds, transportation - $4.4 million. Would include a new bus garage. ■ Technology - $10 million. Could include wireless network and laptop computers for all students in sevenththrough 12th grades. ■ Asbestos abatement - $325,000. ■ Furniture, fixtures, equipment - $4.5 million. ■ Acquiring, improving or developing sites - $500,000. Source: Pinckney Community Schools, George W.AuchCo. « im 1 1\ IV . . , » COMMUNITY N E W S Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. Offices - Main office: 420 W. 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If you were among those who did not have the option of staying nestled snug in your bed last Friday when Mother Nature unleashed her winter fury, you probably saw some of the same things I did. Perhaps you, too, got passed by the “SOB driving his SUy” as the song says, while you were trying to maintain a safe speed on a snow-covered roadway. Perhaps you, too, cringed as you watched a driver trying to negotiate an intersection while peeking through a tiny patch of clear windshield on a car otherwise completely covered in snow. On the other hand, maybe you also watched as two guys in a pickup truck pulled a big, brown UPS truck out of the snow after making a delivery in the midst of the morning storm. It was, as Charles Dickens might say, the best of times and the worst of times - OK, mostly the worst of times - for Livingston County motorists. A storm like that tends to exaggerate the dumb things we all see other motorists do every day. One of the things that drives me nuts, especially in a Michigan winter, is the surprising number of drivers who just won’t turn on their headlights until it’s well after sundown. It makes it especially hard to see oncoming traffic on the two-lane roads so prevalent locally. During the next few months, the prudent thing to do is to turn on your headlights every time you drive your car. Make it one of the automatic things you do each time you sit in the driver’s seat, right after buckling your seatbelt. Livingston County Undersheriff Mike Murphy, who has spent his fair share of time in a patrol car, says the most important thing for drivers to do in winter is to slow down. Way too many drivers, Murphy says, don’t seem to understand that speed limits are set for ideal road conditions. What we have for much of the winter, despite the best efforts of city and county plow drivers, is less than ideal. Murphy says drivers must constantly re-evaluate road conditions as they drive. Slush, he says, can make a car slide in one direction or the other. Black ice can look like dry asphalt. Another pet peeve is the number of drivers who fail to use turn signals. State law has required motorists to signal before turning since at least 1949. Maybe the day they teach turn signals is the day many students fall asleep during driver ed class, because there sure are lots who don’t seem to know how to use that little lever on the left side of the steering column. Signaling before a turn should be automatic; you don’t do one wdthout the other. Not only is it the decent thing to do, but it can mean the difference between safely changing lanes or side swiping another vehicle making a similar move. Driving a car requires paying attention to lots of things all at the same time. That’s especially true during the long Michigan winter, when roads can be dry one minute and icy then next... and most of us commute in the dark. Let’s be careful out there and watch out for each other. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgeraid can be reached at rfitzgerald@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. PHOTOS:JIM JAGDFELD,SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Rock, so named for a love of saying "rock and roll," rides on the shoulder of Eugene Bunt, of Marion Township, giving him a love nibble on his earlobe. E u g e n e B u n t Age: 62. Residence: Marion Township. Occupation: Retired from Total Petroleum. Education: Associate degree in laser technology from Schoolcraft College. Family: Married to Patti; two adult children Nichole, 22, and Eric, 24. Mother-in-law Norma Hubenschmidt also lives with the family. Pets: Four exotic parrots: Paco, Simone, Romeo (loves everyone) and Rock (who loves saying "rock 'n roll"); as well as basset hounds Holly and Maggie; a golden retriever named Hannah, and a ferret. Interests: Taking care of the family pets, the study of science, science experiments and theories of gravity. Published a book "What is Gravity" in 1998. P arrot care Caring for a bird is often a life-long responsibility, according to the Avian Welfare Coalition. Depending on the species, they may live between 20 to 50 years or more. Following are tips from the group on caring for parrots as pets: ■ Offer a varied diet, not just seeds but grains, beans vegetables (cooked and raw), formulated pellets and some fruit. Harmful foods include chocolate, avocado, highly processed or overly salty foods, human junk food and caffeine. ■ Give a bird daily exercise, preferably including free flying in a safe, supervised environment. ■ Offer a variety of toys and enrichment activities. ■ Get veterinary care from a vet who specializes in birds. ■ Allow socialization with other birds and human caretakers. Get the largest enclosure possible. ■ Have full-spectrum lighting. ■ Give a bird regular baths. ■ Allow adequate sleep (at least 10 hours of darkness and quiet recommended.) ■ Have good air quality. Dangers include tobacco smoke. Teflon and other nonstick cookware, appliances and selfcleaning ovens; cleaning products, scented candles, aerosols and pump sprays. ■ Bird-proof the home to keep birds away from lead, zinc, paints, ceiling fans, electrical cords and open windows. Source: Avian Welfare Coalition Birds of a feather spend time together Marion man devotes retirement to family pets BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News Enot. ugene Bunt hears a feathered symphony from his Marion Township basement at about noon each day. Sometimes it’s harmoniously happy, sometimes Perched in their cages is a foursome of colorful parrots that have taken over the room, demanding to be heard, handled or fed. They include the 5-year-old Romeo, a 10-year-old named Paco, a 3-year-old called Rock and Simone, an 11-year-old that was first named “Simon” until the Bunts found out otherwise. “They sleep until noon, usually,” says Bunt, now retired, who has taken over most of the duties associated with caring for the avian brood. “They sleep like teenagers.” Simone was the family’s first venture into adopting exotic birds as pets. “My wife always wanted a scarlet macaw,” he says. “When we went back for bird food, we got Paco,” the same species. Then along came Rock, a ringnecked parrot (so named because she likes to say “rock ‘n roll”) and finally Romeo, a salmon-crested Moluccan cockatoo that Bunt got as a graduation gift for his 22-year-old daughter, Nichole, a physical therapy student at Eastern Michigan University. Romeo was named because of his affectionate nature: He often likes to wrap his wings around you. SEE BIRDS, A6 Meet the Bunt birds Simone, left, and Paco, above, both scarlet macaws. Below,Ronieo,a Moluccan cockatoo. At left, Eugene Bunt has Rock on his shoulder and Romeo perched on his hand, while Paco and Simone play in the background. Each of the Bunt family's birds has Its own personality: ■ Simone has an attitude and can be territorial. "When she puffs up, she's threatened," Eugene Bunt says. "She's a guard bird. She will attack even a small dog." Simone once chewed off Paco's tail after he tried to mate with her. ■ Paco is everybody's bird. "I can hand Paco off to anybody," Bunt says. "If he puffs up, he's straightening his feathers." ■ Romeo is a lover. He is quite affectionate and will jump onto just about anyone's arm and wrap his wings around visitors in a hug. Bunt says. ■ Rock is a one-man bird. She is comfortable only with Bunt and can often be seen nibbling on his ear or nestled into his neck. "She came fully equipped and can whistle like Frank Sinatra," he adds. P a re n ts to ld to k e e p a n e y e o n h ig h -te c h c h ild re n Educators at Pinckney schools workshop show just how connected today's kids are BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Understanding the technology their kids use everyday is a must for today’s parents, but keeping kids safe in a world of instant communication boils down to plain oldfashioned parenting. That’s what 25 people heard Dec. 17 during a Pinckney Community Schools workshop called “Analog Parents With Digital Children: A Guide To Parenting the Cyber-Child.” Fowlerville schools will host a similar workshop Jan. 8. “No matter what, bad things happen to kids if people aren’t there watching them,” said Tom McCurdy, the school district’s director of technology and information services. “And it’s not about catching them doing something wrong. It’s about them knowing you are watching.” The workshop was the first in a series of free programs the school district will offer to parents to help them understand the many ways cell phones, computers, instant messaging, virtual gaming and Internet social networking sites impact their children’s lives. Other sessions will be scheduled. “Everything kids do today is connected to technology - books, games, friendships,” McCurdy said. “You’re not going to roll back time. It’s never going to be the way it was. You can’t put the genie back in the bottle.” Prohibiting kids from the technology also is not the answer, McCurdy said. “It will just make them mad and drive them away from you and they’ll go somewhere else to do it,” he said. First and foremost, parents must know what they’re kids are doing, why they’re doing it and be there when they’re doing it, McCurdy said. Letting kids know what’s right and wrong is not just a onetime thing, said Diane Harris, a Pinckney technology teacher and mother of two teenage girls. LEISA THOMPSON,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS SEE INTERNET, A6 Tom McCurdy, Pinckney Community Schools' director of technology and computers, leads a workshop to educate parents on how to be a part of their children's Internet world. To view the information talked about by McCurdy go to coverpage.pcs.k12.mi.us/groups/workshop/. A 6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK The Howell Rotary Club donated $15,000 to the United Way of Livingston County Nov. 27, during a meeting of the United Way board. Kim Dane of the Tanger Outlets, Rotary president, led a contingent of Howell Rotarians on hand for the presentation. Pictured from left are Rotarians Greg Clum; Pat Convery; Piet Lindout; United Way Board Chairman, Kim Dane; Howell Rotary President, Cliff Miller; Renae Behr, Ron Hingst, Sandie Cortez and Peter Bowen. Funds were raised by the Howell Rotary during the Tour de Livingston, bicycle ride, held in October which attracted 300 riders in its first year. The Tour de Livingston started at Mount Brighton, and offered riders three different routes totaling 100 miles around the country.The Howell Rotary meets at noon, every Monday, in the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston hospital community room. Details: www.howellrotary.org or 734-662-5544. COURTESY, DIANE MOSEY Special Ministries had a float in Howell's recent Fantasy of Lights Parade. Pictured from left are Kristen Kern; Diane Mosey, executive director of St. George Special Ministries; and Derrek Alonzi. Su bm it p h o to s If you have a photo of community interest you'd like to share, send it along with a brief written explanation. 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. Arthur and Virginia Oswalt of Brighton recently took their five grandchildren on a cruise to Cozumel and the Cayman Islands. They swam with the dolphins and snorkeled with stingrays. Grandchildren pictured: Jessica, 22; Justin, 19; Stephen, 16; Daniel, 14; and Holly, 11. Sons Geoffrey and Greg, along with their wives, were part of the vacationing party. COURTESY VIRGINIA OSWALT V O L U N T E E R S This weekly listing is compiled by the Livingston County United IVay. For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway.org. HOW-TO BROCHURE Recycle Livingston in Howell is seeking marketing help. Digital camera and computer software knowledge needed. . Details: (517) 548-4439 or e-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal.net. COMMUNITY CONNECT The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care sponsors Community Connect on Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. The event will help the homeless and others in need get information on services. Volunteers are needed to greet, give directions and help guests find the right resources. Details: (810) 494- 3000 or e-mail lcuway@ lcunitedway.org. DENTAL ASSISTANTS The VINA Dental Clinic in Brighton needs trained dental assistants. Hours flexible, based upon availability. Details: (810) 844-0240, or e-mail VinaDental@yahoo.com. ESCORT SENIORS The Brighton Senior Center is looking for on-call volunteers to provide help to senior citizens as they travel in the center's van to medical or dental appointments. Details: (810) 299-3817, or e-mail hoskinm@ gwise.bas.k12.mi.us. UNLOAD TRUCKS OLHSA needs volunteers to help unload trucks at a food distribution center in Howell. Details: (517) 546-8500, ext. 4109, or e-mail AHisonK@olhsa. org. BLOOD DRIVES The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red , Cross needs help loading and unloading at blood drives in Livingston County. Heavy lifting required. Details: (517) 546-0326 or e-mail office@livredcross. org. HORSE CARE Volunteers are needed at Horses' Haven, a nonprofit adoption agency for horses and ponies. Details: (734) 425- 2156 or e-mail lynxdonell@aol. com. COFFEE CART Brighton Hospital needs help with sales and service for the coffee cart. Details: (810) 225-2527 or e-mail nsjogren@ brightonhospital.org. CAT CARE Last Chance Rescue seeks help cleaning cat cages in the late afternoon or evening, at Petsmart in Brighton at the "love-a-pet" center. Details: (517) 545-0031. OFFICE HELP Work Skills Corp. needs help with office tasks. Training provided. Work Skills is a community-based nonprofit organization providing training and jobs to people with barriers to employment. Details: (810) 227-4868, ext. 127, or e-mail janetl@wskills.com. B o o k d riv e b rin g s in 71 b o xe s Borders, Random Acts behind children's charity program BY LI5A CAROLIN The Livingston Community News The combined efforts of Borders Books and the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation have netted some 71 boxes packed with books for local children’s dharities. The children’s charity book drive is part of a holiday program at the Brighton Borders store, which chose a variety of children’s books ranging from those designed for infants to teens, to post on a list by the register. It’s then up to customers if they want to select a book to donate. Borders chose the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, an organization created by Brighton couple Tim and Lisa Codd, which chooses local charities and programs to donate to. “We chose Arc of Livingston, the Livingston Educational Service Agency, LACASA, the Mission Medical Clinic of Pinckney, and Yatooma’s Foundation for the Kids as the charity recipients of these books,” says Lisa Codd. “The wonderful, motivated Borders staff set personal goals for this effort, and the generous Livingston County customers more than met the challenge.” Codd says representatives from the charities were grateful to have the books do- Borders Books worked with the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation to collect children's books for local charities. Pictured are RAK co-founders Tim Codd and Dan Larson, Brighton Borders general manager. Heather Terry, RAK assistant, Nicole Chapoff, Borders bookseller, Lorraine Merva, Borders bookseller, Angela 5mith, Borders inventory manager, and RAK co-founder Lisa Codd. COURTESY LISA CODD nated. “This is such a great time for such a great gift, and the real story is about giving and kindness for kindness sake, which is what our mission is at Random Acts of Kindness,” says Codd, whose foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. She says the children’s charity book drive may become an annual effort. Reach Lisa Carolin at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. IN T E R N E T FROMA5 U n ite d W a y www.lcunitedway.org w h a t m a t t e r s . Livingston County Unitect Way LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) LA NA P'™’ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is an amazing breakthrough in periodontal treatment. Laser Periodontal T h e ra p /™ ’ selectively removes the diseased tissue while leaving the healthy tissue behind. 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New Hudson, Ml 48165 248.437.6550 info@abbeyparkatmillriver.com www.abbeypark.com Workshop to be broadcast “They’re going to fall down even if they know the rules,” Harris said. “Parents have to be there paying attention at all times.” The hourlong workshop introduced parents to Internet social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace, and virtual Internet games kids can play with others all over the world. “It’s scary out there and it’s easy to be very paranoid,” said Hamburg 'Township’s Dawn Miller, the mother of a sixth-grader and high school senior. “I came to be educated. I’m kind of afraid of what’s out there but there’s a lot of good things on the Internet, too.” The workshop will be broadcast on local cable Channel 19 and on the district’s Web site at coverpage.pcs.kl2.mi.us/ groups/workshop/. The Web L o o k in g ah e ad ■ What: Fowlerville Community Schools hosts a seminar on cell phone safety and protecting children from Internet predators. ■ When: 7 p.m. Jan. 8 in the Fowlerville Junior High School auditorium, 7677 Sharpe Road. ■ Who: Presented by members of the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative. ■ Details: Technology Director Grace Damerow at 517-223-6236 or view www.michigan.gov/csi. B IR D S FROM AS Birds can be challenging Bunt says. Bunt is a familiar sight in downtown Brighton where he often walks and shops with Paco on his shoulder, or in the Pinckney Community Schools where his children attended and he has been invited to visit classrooms to share his colorful birds with students. “Paco sat on just about every kid there,” he says of his visit to Pathfinder School. Although he has only cared for his family birds in the most recent decade, he had homing pigeons as a child and is familiar with bird care. According to avian rescue groups, companion birds are the third most preferred pet nationally. But living with birds can be challenging, say both Bunt and experts. “All the birds are really capable to chewing the heck out of the woodwork,” Bunt says. He tells the story of how Rock’s wings were clipped after one episode of his flying into a bookcase and eating eight books owned by Bunt’s mother-in-law. Apparently, Bunt says, she was trying to make a nest. Pegie Glasco of Parrot Station Rescue has had large macaws for 15 years and has rescued birds for the past three. “We have T-shirts that say Putnam Township Board Special Meeting Minutes Synopsis December 9, 2008 A special meeting of the Putnam Township Board was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Putnam Township Hall, 3280 W. M-36, Pinckney, Ml 48169. Members present: Rau, Guyon, Dobis, Klein, Chambers, Carney and McCloskey. Members Absent: None Others present: Tom Meagher and Mike Homier, Township Attorneys- Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith 1) Approved Agenda. New Business; 1) Approved going into Closed Session to discuss pending litigation which, if discussed in open session, could adversely impact the Township's financial interests. 7) Went back in open session at 9:15 p.m. and approved to proceed with Option B discussed in closed session. Adjournment at 9:17 PM. Prepared by Approved by Sally D. Guyon, Clerk Ronald Rau, Supervisor True copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk or may be obtained on the website: putnamtwp.us once they have been approved by the Board, 3055WDI ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS s ta te o f the A r t Care in a Friendly E n vironm en t Our Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeons Laith A Faijo, M.D Edward G. Loniewski, D.O. 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Reach Leanne Smith at ismith® livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2011. ‘No you don’t,”’ she says. _ “When we’re out walking with N oim birds, people come up and say they want a bird.” Their shirts say it all, Glasco says, adding that many people do not realize how high maintenance the birds can be. “The main thing (people) ^ need to know is they will out- * live you,” she says. Mosfmacaws will have eight homes in their lifetimes. It’s unfortunate, because they do get attached.” She suggests families interested in getting a bird do research, either at the library or online, to better understand their nature. Exotic birds, she says, are not domesticated, but do need regular veterinary care and the correct feeding and environment. “Do the research first,” she urges. “It’s a complicated pet.” Glasco says she turns birds away regularly because she does not have room. The most birds she has ever cared for in her rescue is 16; about 90 percent of them come from Southeast Michigan. “Understand, it’s a lifelong commitment - your life and then some,” she adds. Reach Casey Hans at chans® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2005. 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 A7 COMMUNTY CALENDAR FRIDAY SUNDAY DEC. 26 SATURDAY DEC. 27 OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. Details: 626-2279 or www.hartlandschools.us./4/so2;30'4 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. KENSINGTON CANINES 1 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800- 477-3178. ACHIEVERS Howell student wins auto poster contest Howell High School student Max Reddick was awarded second place in the 10th grade category of the 2009 North American International Auto Show poster contest. He competed against hundreds of high school students from throughout the state. Howell’s advanced digital graphics class has been competing in this contest for three years, and Reddick is the school’s first student to be awarded such an honor. “This is a wonderful recognition of what our students can achieve when abilities are matched with the best learning environment,” said teacher John Mozdzierz, who called the contest a “unique opportunity for our art students to gain experience in a premier, creative competition.” Reddick’s winning poster will be displayed at the auto P show at Cobo Hall in Detroit in January and reproduced in the official show program. Pinckney students join all-state band Seven Pinckney Community Schools music students have been chosen to be members of the Michigan All-State ensembles. They are: ■ Chris Powers, string bass, middle school orchestra. ■ Maria Hollobaugh, baritone- euphonium, and Stuart Lyons, percussion, middle school band. ■ Charlie Lukkari, tuba; Steven Neal, tuba; Devin Cubicle igh-Morrison, French horn; ^ and Jason Wagnitz, trombone, high school band. More than 2,300 students from Michigan auditioned for the all-state bands and orchestras. The students selected from Pinckney will join others at the Michigan Music Confer- ^ ence in Grand Rapids, where they will perform at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Devos Performance Hall. Markell appointed to newjob at Cleary Dawn Markell has been appointed to the new position of director of academic advising at Cleary University. Markell will be responsible for supervising the academic advising staff, advising new and continuing students, and developing the enrollment process. Markell has a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University and a master’s degree P from Central Michigan University. She has more than 20 years of experience working in health care administration and college and university level academic advising and instruction. She came to Cleary from ^ Washtenaw Community Col- > lege. Send information to: Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 V7. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to 810-844-2040 or e-maii to news@livingstoncommunitynews. com. Photo attachments must be a .jpg format, 200 dpi minimum. DEC. 28 VROOW . The O f f -M Adventure •••o f ' W-il ey Iand Paul KENSINGTON ACTIVITIES • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.- Sleigh rides. Farm Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $3-$5. Details: 800-477-2757. • 2 p.m.- Holiday hike. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-3178. ^ OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. Details: 626-2279 or www.hartlandschools.us. A/so2;30-4 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3.50-$6.50. Details: 734-878- 9522 or 734-878-6633. FIRESIDE STORIES 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Hot chocolate and stories. Cost: $3. Register: 800-477-3178. WHITE-TAILED DEER 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. For ages 6 and older. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-3178. FESTIVAL OF HYMNS 2 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 9565 Musch Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231 -9199. OPEN SWIM 2:30-4 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. Details: 626-2279 or www.hartlandschools.us. ^ [llialToyed by D0U9I0S Potter Sue True, author of "Vroom ...The Off- Road Adventure of Wiley and Paul," will sign books on Saturday,Jan.3, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 7000 Grand River Ave., Genoa Township; a $2 donation will be given to the to Salvation Army for each book sold. Details: 313-475- 9708. Details: 734-878-3888. FRIDAY "Vroom.. .The Off-Road Adventure of Wiley and Paul.” A $2 donation donated to Salvation Army for each book sold. Details: 313-475-9708. JAN. 2 Road, Hartland. Details:626-2279 or www.hartlandschools.us. A/so 2:30-4 p.m.,7:30-9p.m. • 1 -2:30 p.m. Howell Aquatic Center, 1224W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $2. Details: 517-540-8355. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. All Saints Lutheran Church, 12701 Highland Road, Hartland. Details: 517-546-0326. TUESDAY Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800- 477-3178. WEDNESDAY DEC. 31 DEC. 30 MONDAY DEC. 29 OPEN SWIMS • 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham 'Sewing as art' event at Opera House Fashion show will follow competition on Jan. 25 The Livingston Arts Council will host the coimty’s first “Project Runway Re-purposed” program at the Opera House, 123 W Grand River Ave., Howell. Students and adults will compete in a “Sewing IS an art” competition. Interested participants are invited to the Opera House Jan. 5-6, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m. to register and select fabric or clothing from hundreds of donated pieces to integrate into a new, original garment. At least 70 percent of the finished garment must be from the re-purposed clothing. The event culminates with a fashion show Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Opera House. Admission is $5 per person. Designers must provide a model to wear their garments, which will be auctioned off during the event. Winning designs will be featured in business windows in downtown Howell during February. Details: 517-3044999. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. American Red Cross, 1372 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. FEED SONGBIRDS 1 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. Details: 626-2279 or www.hartlandschools.us.Also 2:30-4 p.m. THURSDAY JAN.1 PINCKNEY PURLERS Noon, Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. Details: 626-2279 or ww/w.hartlandschools.us. A/so 2:30-4 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. FRIGHTENING FRIDAYS 2 p.m. Screams Ice Scream, 4045 Patterson Lake Road, Pinckney. Story time presented by Pinckney Community Public Library. Details: 734-878-3888. SATURDAY JAN. 3 BIRD COUNT 8 a.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Register: 800-477-2757 OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. Details: 626-2279 or www.hartlandschools.us.Also 2:30- 4 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. BOOK SIGNING 2-4 p.m. Salvation Army Thrift Store, 7000 Grand River Ave., Brighton. Featuring author Sue True, author of SUNDAY JAN. 4 KENSINGTON ACTIVITIES • 9 a.m.-Winter woods. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Register: 800-477-2757. • 2 p.m.-Firemaking with flint and steel. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Register: 800-477-2757. OPEN SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Hartland Aquatic & Fitness Center, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. Details: 626-2279 or www.hartlandschools.us. SUBMIT LISTINGS Due to the New Year's holiday, items this week must be received by noon today, Dec. 26, to be included in the Jan. 2 calendar. ■ Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar@ livingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. TOWNSHIP OF PUTNAM LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the Township Zoning Act, Michigan Public Act 184 of 1943, as amended, the Putnam Township Board, Livingston County, Michigan has adopted amendments to Chapter 22, Single Family Residential Districts, Section 5 District Regulations as summarized below: Chapter 22, Single Family Residential Districts. Section 5 District Regulations: Table 22-2, Single Family Residential District Regulations, Minimum Lot Size for the RS-3 District is reduced from 200’ to 150'. Arrangements to inspect the amendments or the full texf of the Ordinance as amended may be made by contacting the Putnam Township Clerk at 3280 W. M-36, Pinckney, Ml 48169 or by telephone at (734) 878-3131 during normal business hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a true copy of the ordinance amendment can be viewed or purchased at the office of the Township Clerk. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF LIVINGSTON I, SALLY D. GUYON, Clerk of the Township of Putnam, a Michigan Township, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Putnam Township Board, held at the Putnam Township Hall, 3280 W. M-36, Pinckney, Michigan, 48169, in said Township at 7:00 p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on the 17th day of December, 2008, that the above Ordinance amendment was adopted and that the following Members were present: Rau, McCloskey, Guyon, Chambers, Carney, and Dobls The following members were absent: Klein That upon motion, said Ordinance amendment was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Rau, McCloskey, Guyon, Chambers, Carney, and Dobis NAYES: None THE ORDINANCE WAS DECLARED ADOPTED I further certify that on the 26th day of December, 2008,1 caused a synopsis to be published in the Livingston Community News, a newspaper circulated in the Township of Putnam, and that said Ordinance and the record of publication was duly recorded in the Book of Ordinances of the Township of Putnam, is effective January 3, 2008, and is available for public use and inspection at the offices to the Putnam Township Clerk, 3280 W. M-36, Pinckney, Michigan 48169 Phone 734-878-3131, fax 734-878-2545, during regular business hours. SALLY D. 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Other marks are the properties of their respective owners. FOCUS on drhrtng THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail:Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com >- Athlete of the week: Colin Longeway of Pinckney, B2 Recreation calendar, B2 oSPOR FOCUS ON: DIVISION I ATHLETES (ABOVE) COURTESY, MSU SPORTS INFORMATION (LEFT) COURTESY, JIM DOSTIE Kurt Kivisto of Brighton High School plays hockey for Michigan State University. At left, Adrianne McNally, a Pinckney Community High School graduate, dribbles up court for Florida Gulf Coast University. V is it u s o n l i n e See if your friends or relatives made our list of current and former Division I athletes from area schools: mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews TD Local a th le te s m a k e th e c u t Division I schools recruiting more Livingston students COURTESY; MARK COWAN Pinckney grad Ian Boyle runs for Michigan State University at the Big 10 Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Illinois last May. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The voice on the other end of the phone call was giddy. Adrianne McNally just couldn’t contain herself. She called Tom Reason, her former Pinckney girls basketball coach, to spread the good news. McNally’s Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball team had just upset the mighty University of Florida Gators in its home opener Nov. 14. McNally poured in a career-high 22 points in the 88-86 win. Brighton High graduate Shannon Murphy added 15 points and two steals. “They were all giggling and excited. They were calling everyone they could,” Reason recalled. The phone call could be shrugged off as just one big game by two local athletes doing well in college, but it represents so much more. It illustrates a growing trend; More athletes from Livingston County SEE DIVISION l,B2 ALAN WARREN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN University of Michigan diver and Howell High School graduate Stephanie O'Callaghan. Above, Michigan's Morgan Trent, a Brighton Township resident, tackles Utah's Bradon Godfrey during a 25- 23 loss at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor in August. At right. Bowling Green State University forward Chelsea Albert, a graduate of Brighton High School, shoots the ball. COURTESY BGSU Picking the best college standouts a tough task Picking a “best-of” list is always dangerous. Every coach wants his or her former star recognized. Every parent thinks their son or daughter was the best. But that’s what makes it fun - the discussion to figure out who belongs on the list and the debate that follows. I’m not afraid to stick my neck out there in researching these stories. A decade ago, during Eastern Michigan University’s 100th season of college basketball, I assembled a panel to pick the best players in that proud program’s history. I have the story that featured George “the Iceman” Gervin in a frame at home. That story was easy compared to this idea - selecting the most successful Division I athletes from each of our seven local high schools. Their high school accolades and professional status weren’t SEE DEEGAN,82 JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Livingston County's most successful college stars Former Brighton star Pam Stanley was a 3-time All-American outfielder at Central Michigan University. COURTESY, CMU Here's our list of the most successful Division I college athlete from each of the seven local high schools. High school and professional careers were not considered. ■ Brighton, Pam Stanley, Central Michigan University center fielder (1990-93) was a two-time Mid-American Conference softball player of the year ('91-92) and three-time All-American (first team in '91, second team in '90 and '92). ■ Hartland, Dave Veres, Michigan State University infielder was an all- Big Ten shortstop in 1994 and still ranks in the school's top 10 in RBIs (fifth with 143), runs scored (fourth, 145), hits (sixth, 216) and triples (third, 12). ■ Howell, Stuart Hirschman, MSU pitcher (1990-93) still the school record holder in wins (28) and innings pitched (267.1). He was second-team all-Big Ten and Academic All-American in 1992. Twin brother Steve also played at MSU. ■ Pinckney, Nick Karfonta, University of Michigan runner (1992-95) won a Big Ten indoor 800 meters title and ran a leg on the distance medley relay team that won a 1995 NCAA championship. ■ South Lyon, Sue Tomanek, EMU runner who qualified for NCAAs twice in the 1,000 meters (1986-87) and in the 1,500 (8th in 1988). Was multiple MAC champion and school-record holder. ■ Fowlerville, Jamie (Philburn) Cottle, Brigham Young University runner who helped the Cougars win three NCAA Division I cross country titles. Won multiple All-American honors, including the 1,500 meters at the indoor (sixth) and outdoor (seventh) NCAA Championships in 2003. ■ Whitmore Lake, Victor Doman, CMU football player (2004-07) who saw action at linebacker, fullback, tight end and on special teams. 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Offer expires January 9. 2009 C O F F E E River 810-227-2271 • Howell: 1275 Lawson Dr. 517-545-8196 off Grand River Ave. in front of Kohl's BRIGHTON B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 aassTTTW’ rwnTOTRi Division I list Here's a list o f current Division I college athletes with local ties; a Jimmy Dewling Kirstie Malone Brighton ■ Chelsea Albert, Bowling Green State University, basketball forward. ■ Shannon Murphy, Florida Gulf Coast University basketball guard. ■ Kirstie Malone, Oakland University basketball guard. ■ Andrew Linard, Northeastern University hockey defenseman. ■ Courtney Lord, Butler University midfielder, ■ Kurt Kivisto, Michigan State University hockey forward. ■ John Kivisto. M ichigan Technological University hockey forward-defenseman. ■ Jenny Nalepa,Western Michigan University tennis player. ■ Nicole Naidoo, University o f Michigan runner. ■ Ken Simon, University of Detroit-Mercy soccer midfielder. ■ Tom Gienapp, OU runner. ■ Steve Silver, WMU hockey defenseman. ■ Chad Batiko, WMU football tight end. ■ Jimmy Dewling, MSU golfer. ■ Ashley Dewling, MSU golfer. Josh Bennett Torrie Klier Hartiand ■ Josh Bennett, OU soccer midfielder. ■ Torrie Klier, University ofToledo soccer defender. ■ Robert McCarthy, University o f North Carolina wrestler. ■ Nick Anurak, MSU wrestler. ■ Owen Wilkinson, University o f Lock Haven (Pa.) wrestler. ■ Jon Bemben, UDM lacrosse midfielder. ■ Zach Cooper, CMU baseball pitcher. ■ Kyle Smith, EMU swimmer. ■ Casey Timmons, U-M rower. ■ Amber Shelters, MSU track. Brian Marcinkowski Anna Patritto Howell ■ Nick Eno, BGSU, hockey goalie. ■ Anna Patritto, OU basketball forward. ■ Kevin Luce.OU hurdler-sprinter-high jumper, ■ Brian Marcinkowski, OU runner. ■ Steven Marcinkowski, OU runner. ■ Heather Hatter. UDM basketball forward. ■ Victoria W oodard, MSU rower. ■ Stephanie O'Callaghan, U -M diver. ■ Sam Dalato, EMU swimmer. ■ Meagan Trudeau, EMU softball outfielder. ■ Jordan Eshelman, Furman University football offensive guard. ■ Dani Soubliere, Youngstown State University setter. David Emery Kate Uitti Pinckney ■ Adrianne McNally, FGCU basketball guard. ■ Kate Uitti. University of New Hampshire volleyball setter. ■ David Emery, M iddle Tennessee State University runner. ■ Ian Boyle,^MSU runner. ■ Nick Katsefaras.MSU runner. ■ Mike Katsefaras, MSU runner. ■ Brian Hankins, MSU runner. ■ Erik Braun, U-M sprinter. ■ Erik Reichenbach, EMU runner. ■ Kurt Reichenbach, U-M decathlete. ■ Evan Heiter, U-M gymnast. Gabe Amanda Hernandez Green South Lyon ■ Gabe Hernandez, OU midfielder. ■ Charlie Hancock, UDM soccer midfielder. ■ Rachel Iturralde, UDM lacrosse attack. ■ Forrest Cohn, MSU football player. ■ Chris Groth, Columbia University football lineman. ■ Amanda Green, MSU Jumper. ■ Derek Gotham, EMU football tackle. ■ Ryan Fulkerson, EMU swimmer. ■ JacquieTrabue, EMU swimmer. ■ Kaitlyn Vincek, EMU volleyball outside hitter. ■ Dennis Reedy, WMU football quarterback. ■ Michelle Turnbell, Delaware State bowler. ■ Rachel Ringrose.Bellarmine University bowler. ■ Olivia Briolat, Indiana University-Purdue University a t Indianapolis swimmer. Fowlerville ■ Don Dryer, CMU wrestler. ■ Vincent Tyle, EMU pole vaulter. Morgan Trent Others ■ Brittany Hensler, South Lyon native, Toledo soccer. ■ Morgan Trent, Brighton Township resident, U -M football cornerback. ■ Ian Kato, Fowlerville resident, Oakland University soccer midfielder. ■ Kelly Davis, South Lyon resident, UDM tennis player. ■ David Wohibert, South Lyon resident, UM hockey forward. ■ Ben Ryan, Brighton native. University of Notre Dame hockey center. Brittany Hensler Ian Kato D IV IS IO N I FROM B1 Several programs breed top talent are competing, and making an impact, at Division I college programs around the country. Roughly 70 athletes with strong ties to Livingston County are currently competing in Division I athietics. While there’s no official data, longtime coaches and athletic directors believe that number is higher than ever before for a variety of reasons. Many coaches say the county’s population growth in the past decade has increased the odds of producing top talent. Local athletes are now required to train harder to keep up with their teammates and opponents. “We’ve been forced to be more competitive with the Ann Arbor Pioneers of the world who are a lot bigger,” Reason said. “There have been key developments in AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) and summer time (programs). Coaches are working with kids more oneon- one. The kids are working harder. Kids are being forced to compete at a higher level.” Not all these athletes are on scholarship - many minor sports like cross country and swimming don’t offer much scholarship money - but the fact that they’re still competing speaks highly of their talents. “Our league (the old Kensington Valley Conference) has became a well-noted sports league,” said Larry Janes, a former athlete, coach and athletic director at South Lyon High School who has lived in the community all his life. “Every level has been brought up.” Former Brighton baseball coach Mark Carrow marvels at how far the county’s sports landscape has come since he started coaching in the 1970s. “When I first came to Brighton, it was not even in our dreams to have Division I athletes. We just wanted enough to field a team,” he recalled. “It’s just amazing. We’ve had so many good ones over the years. This is how it should be.” Breeding athletes A handful of Livingston County programs have become breeding grounds for Division I prospects. The Pinckney cross country team. Division I state champions from 2005 to 2007, currently has seven former runners in Division I programs. The Hartiand wrestling program, Division I state runnersup fi-om 2004 to 2007, boasts three Division I wrestlers. The Brighton girls soccer team, state runners-up in 2002, ’03 and ’05, has sent at least 15 players to Division I programs in a dozen years. Hartiand wrestling coach Todd Cheney said team success helps colleges identify recruits. He said college coaches call him more for information on prospects. He said the video highlight tapes he makes and the Internet also make it easier to find athletes who slipped through the cracks in the past. ‘The success you have makes it easier for the colleges to recognize you,” Cheney said. “Before, when you had an average team with one Marybeth Vonn Jones Hall Kelsey Kaminsky Danielle Gotham Anthony Baskin Kathleen Donehue M o r e o n t h e w a y A handful of current high school seniors will likely be Division I athletes next fall: ■ Marybeth Hall. The •Brighton swimmer could swim at the University of Michigan or Stanford. ■ Kelsey Kaminsky. The South Lyon three-sport athlete will play lacrosse at the University of Delaware. ■ Morgan Albert. The Brighton guard will play basketball at the University of Vermont. ■ Danielle Gotham. The South Lyon two-sport star will play volleyball at Central Michigan University. ■ Kathleen Donehue. The South Lyon outside hitter will play at Indiana University. ■ Vonn Jones. The Hartiand two-sport athlete is a hot basketball prospect. ■ Anthony Baskin. The South Lyon tailback is being recruited by MidAmerican Conference schools as a defensive back. Area Junior Football League, are more organized than ever. They’ve become excellent feeder systems for successful high school programs. The Livingston Sting, an AAU girls basketball program founded in 1998 by area coaches Lee Piepho and Mark Lingo, has nurtured nine local Division I prospects. The Sting regularly tours the country to compete. The 2001 team finished fifth nationally. “It gave them coaching in the off-season to work on fundamentals,” Piepho said. “It also exposed them to athletes around the country that were some of the better athletes, so they could see what they had to do to aspire to play Division I.” Former Howell player Heather Hatter, a forward at the University of Detroit-Mercy, said playing year-round was critical to her development. “I remember playing in a (national) tournament as a sophomore. That was when I was like ‘Wow, I played with these girls. I can definitely go to a Division I school,’” Hatter said. Howell’s Jen Dhaenens, a former University of Michigan volleyball player (1982-85) who has been an assistant at both U-M (1986-97) and Eastern Michigan University (1999- 2001), took over the AAU’s Top Gun Volleyball Club five years ago. She helped groom former Howell setter Dani Soubliere (Youngstown State University) and South Lyon outside hitter Kaitlyn Vincek (EMU) into college material. star, he might not get recognized.” The impact of veteran coaches like Cheney, Brighton girls soccer coach Deepak Shivraman and Pinckney cross country’s Tom Carney can’t be taken lightly, either. Former Pinckney state cross country champion Brian Hankins, now running at Michigan State University, credits Carney for his success. “Carney knows what he’s doing,” he said. “It all starts with him. He is an amazing coach, one of the best in the state. He knows how to connect with the kids.” Off-season training The proliferation of youth sports organizations and off-season Amateur Athletic Union programs available locally has exploded as the county has grown. Even lower-level youth leagues, like the Kensington Valley Hockey Association and the Livingston County More opportunities The growth of minor sports like lacrosse, bowling and women’s crew recently have created more opportunities to play at the next level, especially for teenage girls. The South Lyon girls bowling program, which won the school’s first team state championship last season, has two former Lions on Division I rosters: Michelle T\irn bell at Delaware State University and Rachel Ringrose at Bellarmine University. The South Lyon girls lacrosse program sent Rachel Iturralde to the U-D Mercy this fall and will send Kelsey Kaminsky to the University of Delaware in 2009. The Lions lost in the Division I title game last spring. Successful athletes are even finding ways to continue their careers in sports not available in their schools. Hartiand graduate Casey Timmons and Howell grad Victoria Woodard row at U-M and MSU, respectively. Carney said the best way to reach the Division I level is to set that goal early on. Often, athletes as young as sophomores in high school must choose what sport they’d like to play in college and implement a plan to get there. Specialization is almost a must for most athletes aspiring to become a Division I recruit. “You have to set your sights on those things very early, so you are capable of handling the stress and strain of doing it,” Carney said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 8107844-2012. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Bowling fundraiser - The Pinckney Community High Schooi bowiing program wili host a giowbail bowling fundraiser from 7-10 p.m.Jan. 23 at the remodeled Whitmore Lanes, 9455 Main St., Whitmore Lake. Cost: $20 Details: 734-449-4405. ■ Pond hockey signup - The second annual Michigan Pond Hockey Classic on Whitmore Lake, a 4-on-4 tournament with no goalies, has opened up registration for the 2009 event, set for Feb. 6-8.The first day will include live music, raffles and a beer tent. Cost: $300 per team. Details: 734- 834-0084. Web site: www.michiganpondhockey. com. ■ Dodgeball - Ultimate dodgeball for ages 14-and-up will run 7-9 p.m.Tuesdays throughout the winter at the gym at Pathfinder School in Pinckney. Cost: $3. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.howei1recreation.org. ■ Drop-in basketball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost:$3-$6. ■ Drop-in volleyball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School. Cost: $3-$6. ■ Pickleball tournament - Players can compete every Wednesday until the end of January in a tournament. Seeding will take place in December with the tournament beginning at 1 p.m. Jan. 7. ■ Drop-in Ping Pong - Four tables at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River, are available for play for middle-school and high-school students from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays for $1, for adults ages 18 and over from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays for $2 and for seniors age 50 and over from 1-3 p.m. Fridays for free with a senior membership. SELCRA www.seicra.com or 810-299-4140. ■ Boxing 101 -The Brighton Boxing Club is offering classes and training for ages 9-16 at the Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township. ■ Adult open volleyball - Wednesday night drop-in games run 8-9:30 p.m. for ages 18 and over at Scranton Middle School. Cost: $3. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION 517-223-6481. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 8/0-225-3950. ■ 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. HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUATION 810-626-2150 or www.hartiandcommunityed. com. ■ Open swims - 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m.M-F and 7:30-9 p.m.M-W-F-Sat. ■ Fitness membership - Fitness room at Community Education Center. Cost; $3/visit. $25/month. ■ Open gymnastics-gym - The Community Education Center, 9525 E. Highland Road, will hold open gym-gymnastics from 7:30- 9 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $6. Details: 810-626-2070. ■ Senior center activities - Aerobics, stability ball training, walk-fit, yoga and stretching classes and pickleball tournaments are available. Details: 810- 626-2135. DE EGAN FROMBl Standard set at schools different because of size considered. The Internet is a great tool to research athletes from the last decade, but beyond that, memories of coaches and athletic directors get a little fuzzy. And there’s little documentation at local schools about the accomplishments of those old-timers while they were in college. You will notice some of the most famous local athletes were not selected, like Brighton’s Drew Henson, Hartiand native Mark Messner and Fowlerville’s favorite son Charlie Gehringer, a Hall-of-Fame second baseman for the Detroit Tigers. For the record, Gehringer only played basketball (not baseball) at the University of Michigan for a season; Henson never was an All- American quarterback at U-M and Messner only attended Hartiand High for a short time before becoming an All-American defensive tackle at U-M. Two county natives currently playing in the National Hockey League - Howell’s T.J. Hensick (Colorado Avalanche) and Andy Hilbert (New York Islanders) - didn’t graduate from local schools, either. The standard set at each high school was different. Obviously, the bigger the school, like Howell or Brighton, the tougher the competition. Interestingly, despite their size difference, Brighton High has produced the same number of Division I college All-Americans - former U-M soccer forward Amber Berendowsky (in 1997) and Central Michigan University center fielder Pam Stanley (from 1991-93) - as Fowlerville High - former MSU wrestler Chris 'Williams (1991) and former Brigham Young University runner Jamie Philburn (who married and ran as Cottle at BYU). Howell’s Hall of Fame program and athletic director Dan Hutcheson’s tireless efforts collecting data on college athletes from his alma mater opened my eyes to just how many Division I athletes the Highlanders have produced over the years. The same can be said for former South Lyon athletic director Larry Janes’ efforts with that school’s Hall of Fame (Jerry Duncan deserves kudos as well). Selecting the best Lion was particularly tough with strong candidates like Karen Wongstrom (CMU pitcher), Andrea Nelson (U-M pitcher) and Miami (Ohio) University standouts David lafolla (football linebacker) and Julie Howell (basketball center). To complete this package, we’ve created a list of all the former Division I athletes we found during our research, publishing it on our Web site, www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews. I’m sure we’ve missed some names, so please pass them along. Outside of playing professionally, competing in a Division I sport is the highest honor an athlete can achieve. We’d like to recognize as many of these athletes as we can for their hard work and dedication. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. FORD LINCOLN MERCURY C olin L o n g ew a y ■ School: Pinckney High. ■ Local ties: He moved from Canton Township 11 years ago. ■ Sport: Hockey. ■ Top sports moment: Winning a state championship two years in a row with the Kensington Valley Rebels in 2002 and 2003. ■ This season: The sophomore goalie pitched a shutout in his most recent Pirate win. ■ Hobbies: Golf, running. Marc-Andre Fleury. ■ Favorite subject: Biology. ■ Athlete I admire: Pittsburgh Penguin goalie I Academics: 3.3 GPA. ■ Future: He hopes to play hockey in college. 2798 E. 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Se c. 8 O K. 734-424-0917 C h a rm in g 4 b d rm hom e w/study . Features u p d a t ed kit. w /h dw d firs, large liv ing ro om w/fpic. D is h wa she r , m ic row a v e 8 w a she r /d rye r included. $1,595/mo. Avail. Now. C M I a 734-663-4101. C H E L S E A 3 b d rm brick ranch. C/A, 2 car gar., full bsmt., Ig. lot. Quiet residential street. Smalt pet O K. $ 11 00 /m o +u t ils . (734) 475-8736__________ Lake M l sho r t sid e c o n d o at the H om e s te a d R esort, Glen Arbo r. Feb 20- 27. $1400. 734-645-4781 CRetail Space Rent H am b u r g Tw p - G a lla gh e r Lake, Dexter s ch o o ls , 2 bdrm, all ap p is , fireplace, dock. Call 734-426-2830. L A K E F R O N T - W h itm o re Lake, 2 bdrm, ga ra ge , fenced yard, all Ap pl. $950/mo. 734-717-5459 M IL A N - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, g a ra g e . C lo se to s c h o o ls 8 park. All appl. Pets ok. $90 0/M o. 734-368-5667. North C am p u s area, remod, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, la rge back yard, 1400 sf, $1350/mo. A lso , fo r sa le at $175,000. 248-763-0120. H E A R T O F D E P O T T ow n Y p s ilanti-1000 sq. ft.. Avail. M a r ch 1, 2009 $695/mo. (734) 484-1510 ^Rooms For Rent^ A F F O R D A B L E R O O M S Fu rn ishe d kit. 8 utilities. O n c am p u s . N o smo ke . $425/mo. 734-327-6949 A n n A rb o r B u rn s Park- Nice room , d o u s e to U M c am p u s . $585 incl utils. (248) 910-3303 1 M o Free! Y p s i. 1 bd rm in 5 b d rm hou se. Lau n dry, g a ra g e , in -g rou n d p o o l $350. 248-474-7993 S a lin e -L a r g e ro om $320/mo. S h a re clean kitchen 8 bath. Call (734) 482-4504 ^Share or Sublet^ I Apartments and ^ Homes C h e lse a - S h a re very pretty 1500 sq. ft. co n d o . Fu rn ishe d b d rm 8 bath. S in g le , p ro fes s ion al, N S female. 15 min to A n n Arbo r . $$650. (734)277-5805.__________ Dexter S h a re 3200 sq. ft. h om e in quiet su b d iv is io n O n e o r tw o b e d r o om s $600-$800-f (734)424-1192. (Suburban Areas,'' Country Homes - Rent > Belleville 3 b d rm w loft h u g e deck, near h w y 8 s ch o o ls . $900 -t- utils 734-216-7420 C he lse a, North - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, ga ra g e , 3 a c re s on creek. $795/mo. M u s t see! 734-216-3302. H A M B U R G /P IN C K N E Y 2 8 3 b d rm d u p le x e s $480'$650. Lake a c ce s s . N o d o g s . 734-878-6884. Winter Specials! 1 8 2 b d rm ap ar tm e n ts F R E E heat 8 WiFi. $425 8 up at the n ewly renovated C o v in g to n A p a r tm e n ts 1926 W a sh te n aw Ave. (734) 487-5109 CApartment Unfurnished A B O U T D E A L S I 1 bdrm $575. 3 bd rm $900. $99 se curity 417 N A d am s Y p s i 734-662-6133 ext. 0 A BO U T DEAL S ! 2 bdrm $500. 1 b d rm $450. Low Se cur ity! E. Y p s i Twp. 734-662-6133 ext. 0 A b so lu te ly Lo ve ly Y p si rem o d e led 2 b d rm apt., d ishw a sh e r, laundry, etc. $575-^■ 248-767-5651 Ac tu a lly a fantastic Deal: Great s tu d io $410,1bdrm $465, 2 b d rm $515. $200 off 1st mo. 734-485-6000 Ad ja c en t to U M c am p u s . 1 b d rm w / p a rking 8 laundry. N o pe ts $750 + utils. A v a il Now . (734)913-0831 G o r g e o u s C o n d o s ! 1 b d rm 2 bath,1 car gar. $895 T h e Pointe at Island Lake. 734-994-0644 b r g c u s tom h om e s .c om / com m u n itie s /p o in te .ph p L U X U R Y C O N D O ! Fully fu rn ish ed sp a c io u s , 2 20 0s f 3 bdrm. $2700 inc all utils. 248-733-0333 (Commerical and Industrial - Rent A M A Z IN G C om m e rc ia l Op por tu n ity ! 1200-2400sf 124 W . S U M M IT . M e t ro P roperty S e rv ic e s (734) 6 6 8 -6 6 8 6 A n n A rb o r 1000 sq. ft. of Office p lu s 1650 sq. ft. of W a re h o u se - o ve rhe a d do or, heated and air conditioned. (734) 904-1895. D ow n s iz in g ? Rent a Little S p a c e for a Little While. 490 S . M ap le , (Ne xt to Kro ge r) or c c in d o o r s to ra g e .com . K E R R Y T O W N A R E A 1000sf-6000s f avail S ta n d alon e b u ild in g Parking^ o p e n flo o r plan 8 private offices, h igh eff H V A C . H a n d ic a p a c ce s s . M e t ro P roperty Se rv ic e s (734) 6 6 8 -6 6 8 6 2 bd rm h o u se $ 6 5 0 + d e p DTE, G a ra g e . N o pets. 1575 R id g e Rd, Ypsi. _____ 734-216-4480._____ S A L IN E - 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch, 2.5 car attached gar, A/C , $1100/mo. + utilities. (734) 944-5300. 4/5 B D R M , 2.5 bath, 2.5- car g a ra g e , la rge yard, A/C , near d ow n tow n Yp si. Call (734) 429-1461 3 b d rm 2bath H U D M u s t sell. $15,250. For listings 800-619-3816 X R687. 2 B d rm H o u se $575 + utilities. 734-327-6949 / 260-4264. W h itm o re Lake - Nice 8 cozy, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, shed. H o r se sh o e Lk a c c e s s . $625. P e ts neg. Do n , (734) 426- 5044 or (734) 341-5951. Adoptions Adult Foster Care Bands, Djs& Music Bids Card Of Thanks Charity Games Child Care Providers Entertainment Services Found Funeral Directors Housesitting Legal Notices Lost Medical Emotional Services Monuments and Cemetery Lots Personals Professional Services Public Notices Senior Services Tickets N O R T H F IE L D T O W N S H IP P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N N O T IC E IS H E R E B Y G IV E N that a public he ar in g of the Northfietd T ow n sh ip P lan n in g C om m is s io n will be held at the Northfield T ow n sh ip Public S a fe ty B u ild ing, 8350 M a in Street, S e c o n d Floor, W h itm o re Lake, M l 48189, on W E D N E S D A Y , J an u a ry 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM. D u r in g this m e e t in g the P lan n in g C om m is s io n will hold a public hearing on the fo llow in g matters: T o c o n s id e r the p reliminary site plan a n d c o n d itional u se req u es t from S B A T ow e r s II, LLC, 5900 B roken S o u n d Parkway, B o c a Raton, FL 33487, represented b y A n th o n y Am in e , Am in e 8 A s s o c i ates, LLC, 101 W . B ig Beaver, Su ite 1400, Troy, M l 48084 to co n s t ru c t a "com m e rc ia l c om m u n ication ap p a ra tu s " (wirele s s c om m u n ic a t io n t ow er) facility in a limited a c c e s s r ight-o f-way in the N or thw e s t qu a d ran t of U S -2 3 at S ix M ile R o a d Interchange. The land is ow n e d b y the M ic h ig a n De p a r tm en t of T ra n sp o r tation (M D O T ). A "c om mercial c om m u n ic a t io n ap p a ra tu s " is permitted o n ly after co n d itio n a l use a p p ro v a l b y the T ow n ship. The ap p lican t p ro p o s e s to co n s tru ct a 195- fo o t m o n o p o le on site that w o u ld a c c om m o date up to five (5) wirele s s se rv ice provide rs. T h e preliminary site plan an d a c c om p a n y in g information m a y b e e x am ined at the T ow n sh ip O f fices , 75 Barker Road, W h itm o re Lake, M l, by interested p e r s o n s d u r ing office ho u r s w e e k d ay s , be tween 9:00 A M an d 4:30 PM. A n y p e rson h a v in g interes t in sa id T ow n sh ip or their d u ly ap p o in ted repre senta tives sha ll there an d then be heard at the a b o v e d e sc r ib e d m ee tin g s or ad jo u rnm e n t thereat relative to an y matters that sh o u ld c om e before the P lanning C om m is s io n . Northfield T ow n sh ip will p ro v id e n e ce s sa ry re a so n a b le auxiliary aid s an d se rv ices , su ch as s ig n e r s for the hearing imp aired and au d io ta p e s o f printed materials b e in g c o n s id e re d at the meeting , to individ u a ls with disabilities at the mee tin g /hea rin g u p o n 10 d a y s notice to Northfield T ow n sh ip . In d iv id u a ls with d isabilities requiring aux iliary a id s or se rv ice s sh o u ld conta ct Northfield T ow n sh ip b y writing or ca llin g the Northfield T ow n sh ip Sta ff at (734) 449-5000. M ich e lle M a n n in g , Clerk A n n A rb o r N ew s Northfield T ow n sh ip P u b lish ed : 12/22/08 Vfflploymefl/ Y P S I 3 8 4 bdrm, rem o d eled. Bsmt, ga ra ge . M u s t se e! S e c 8 O K , $975 - $1295. (734) 216-3302. Y P S I 3 B D R M 1 bath, fen c ed yard, S e c 8 W e lc om e avail now. (734)368-4754. Y P S IL A N T I 3 bd rm $500 c a sh w / le ase before 12/31 $10 25 /m o S e c 8 O K (734)476-6691 CAdoptions COUPLE SEEKING TO ADOPT Inter-racial co u p le se e k in g to a d o p t a n ewbo rn. W ill pro vide a wa rm, stable, lovefilled hom e. E x p e n se s paid. P le a se call A n n ie 8 J a y 888-315-8808 ja y .an n ie 0 8@ gm a il.c om AN AWESOME VALUE V e ry la rge 2 bd rm with wa lk-in close ts , A/C,1 mi E of E M U $515. A m u s t see! -734-483-5620. W IL L IS - A p p r o x 2000 sf, open, w a s a daycare. R e d u ce d to $950/mo. A v a ilable now. 734-368-0676 Accounting and Finance Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Child Care Employment Computer and Technical Direct Sales Domestic Employment Drivers and Transportaion Education Emplyment Counsel and Resume Employment Agencies Employment Services Employment Wanted Engineering Food Services General Help Wanted Health Care Human Resources Office and Clerical Part Time Private Instruction Professional and Managerial Retail Sales School and/or Instruction Volunteers AP T . -Y p s i 2 bdrm, 2nd flo o r hom e , h a rdw o o d flo o rs, $650 in c lu d es heat/water. 734-665-3913CDuplex - Rent E-MAIL YOUR FREEBIE ADS TO freebie$@annarbornews.com ATTRACTIVE 8 LARGE 1 b d rm Y p s i, Free Heat $465. S tu d io $410. 734-754-1952 ' Avail. Efficiency on 208 N. Hamilton. Y p s i, near EM U . $400, in c lu d e s w a - ter 8 g a s . 734-904-1078 Find it Here! In the classifieds.- A n n Arbo r , 2 b eds , Av a il Jan 1, W e s t s id e , no pets, wa sh/d ry, fireplace, A C , $925. (734)320-1628. C O Z Y Brick 2 b d rm ,o a k firs. 928 Lutz, A n n A rb o r N o pets. $875 + utils Reid Real Estate 734-429-1100 Y p s ilan ti Fully U p g ra d e d 3 bdrm/1.5 bath Home. $1050. S e c t 8 We lc om e . (408) 656-5450. M I S S IN G - 2 Pitbulls. G o ld /w hite male 55 lbs, biack/white fem a le 32 lbs Reward. 517-879-7836 Office Space - RenJt) EXECUTIVE SUITES $375 + 6 M O . FR E E 2035 H O G B A C K R O A D 734.677.3000 X 121___ W h itm o re Lake- N ice 2 bdrm, 1 bath, w a sh e r / dryer, c lo se to freeway. $650. (734) 878-6253. Office ne ar U S 23, W a s h ten aw 8 Carpenter Rd. 2000sf, Beat an y offers Am ic k Realty 973-2424 Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Try our Bulletin Board ads 810-844-2000 ^iVccounting and^ L Financing ^ A C C O U N T A N T - Exp. for m fg firm, A n n A rb o r area P le a se su bm it letter, resum e : m ftg re c ru ite r© gm a il.c om CChild Care J A n n Arb o r - N a n n y n e ed ed for 3 kids. 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P a y DO E. 734-662-6002 C o n s tru c tio n E s tab lish e d insu ran ce restoration contrac tor taking a p p lic a t io n s for ex perienced carpenters, painter/ dryw all finisher s and fire/flood cle an in g te ch n ic ian s for d am a g e repair work, m ain ly in M o n ro e , Lenawee, and W a sh te n aw counties. R em o d e lin g or res to ration experience req. N e e d reliable truck or van. W e d ru g sc re e n and b a c k g ro u n d check. Com p etitive w a g e s and benefits, year rou n d work. A p p ly in p e r so n at 4726 S State Rd., A n n Arbo r , or fax re sum e to 734-996-2365.EOE ' Direct Care /Asst. W o rk in g w /S p e c ia l N eeds. C all 975-0610 M A L L M A N A G E R K IO S K . S a le s ability required. ' $750-1- a week. Call Jo h n 517-648-0561. O P E R A T O R W / T R U C K 8 P L O W - $65/hour. (734) 260-4922 R E T A IL T E C H - E xp e r ien ce d help ne ed e d in electrical field, with k n ow le d ge in c o o lin g 8 heating. Call 248-722- 8 8 8 6 . EOE.______________ Temp Help Wanted Ned's Bookstore #107 Apply online www.nebook.com Sonographer, Part Time IH A 's M ate rn al Fetal M e d ic in e lo ca tion in A n n A rb o r is se e k in g a part time, ex p er ien ced S o n o g ra p h e r p ro v id in g d ia g n o s t ic obste trica l p atient care se rv ic e s u s in g u ltra so u n d a n d related d ia g n o s t ic p ro cedure s. P erform clinical a s s e s s m en t an d d ia g n o s t ic obstetrical so n o g r a p h y e x am in a t io n s u s in g in d epen den t ju d gm e n t to a c curately differentiate b e tween n o rm a l an d p a tho lo g ic f in d in g s . A n a lyze so n o g r am s , synthe size so n o g r a p h ic information an d m edica l history, and c om m u n ic a te f in d in g s to practice ph y s ic ian , / ^ s i s t ph y s ician w h e n ne eded with office p ro ce d u re s su ch a s am n io cen te s is . T h is p o s itio n is part time, 16-20 h o u r s per we ek an d require s an active certification b y Am e r ic a n R e g is try of D ia g n o s t ic M e d ic a l S o n o g ra p h e r s (A R D M S ) with the ability to w o rk in d ep en d e n tly an d ha ve p re v io u s e x p e rience in obstetrical so n o g ra p h y . Qualified can d id a te s m a y fax their re sum e to 866-282-8067, via ema il L e a A n n _ C h ow e n@ lh a c a re s .c om or a p p ly o n lin e at w w w .ih a c a re s .com IHA CHealth Care J Advanced Home Care® Private Duty Division N o w H irin g R N 's / LPN's G E N A 'S / H H A 'S * Flexible S c h e d u le s * Benefit P a c k a g e / 4 0 1 K * Com p e titive W a g e s * M u s t ha ve 1 year current ex perience Call LaKiea: 866-605-0070 Fax Resume: 248-284-1101 Email: laKiea@ advancedhomecare.net CEmployment Wanted J N o n - sm o k in g , w om a n se e k s w o rk ca r in g for elderly in their home. E xp e r ie n ce d 8 certified. A v a ilab le 24/7, w a g e s neg. 231-420-1365 or 231-627-3479. n rilive .com Everything Michigan Certified Psychiatrist Starr C om m o nw e a lth is se a rch in g for a child an d ad o le sce n t Certified P sychia trist to pro vid e se rv ices , 1 0 h o u r s per week, on their A lb io n residential c am p u s to m a le s between the a g e s of 12 an d 17. A n office o n c am p u s is p ro v id e d an d there is a s s is tan c e from a qualified team. P le ase se n d re sum e and/or vita to: A n g ie Elkins, RN 13725 26 M ile R o a d Alb ion , M l 49224 O r Call at (517) 629-5591 ________ Ext. 2300________ D E N T A L A S S T . - Gen eral practice, 4 d ay s/wk, 36 hrs. N o w k n d s /e v e s C D A preferred. (734) 274-1228 In search o f a g ra p h ic a rtis t? Look no further than the employment section ofThe Livingston Community News Classifieds. Call 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads $5,000.00 Sign on bonus for EP Lab RN for P ro v id en ce Park Hospital, Nov i, M l W e are se a rch in g for an E le c t ro p h y s io lo g y Lab Re g is te re d N u r se ex p er ien ced in E P Lab p ro c e d u re s an d d o c u mentation. T h is is a full time, d a y shift (8 hours) position. O u r E P Lab, part of the n ewly o p e n e d P ro v id e n ce Park Hospital, offers the latest d y n amic , cu t t in g -e d ge te ch n o lo g y in the care of the ca rd ia c patient. P ro v id e n ce Park H o sp i tal, lo ca ted in Novi, is St. J o h n H e alth 's n ew e s t facility an d the first n ew h o spital to b e built in so u th e a s t M ic h ig a n in o ve r 20 ye ars. T h e hospital, lo ca ted in a scenic, "hea lth p a rk " en v iron ment, is licensed for 20 0 b e d s a n d will be on e of o n ly a handful of ho sp ita ls in the co u n t ry to offer p atients the co n ven ien c e o f acuity ad a p tab le care. In addition to C a rd io lo g y , the h o sp ital offers se rv ice s su c h a s n e u ro sc ie n ce s , o rthopedic s, w om e n an d child ren 's center, cancer, p h y s ical rehabilitation, su r gery , em e r g e n c y and u rgen t care. For m o re Information a b o u t P ro v id en ce Park Hospital, g o to w w w .s tjo hn .org / Pro v Id en ce Pa rk J o b S um m a ry : under limited su p e rvis io n , the E P Lab R N a s s is t s the e le c tro p h y s io lo g is t with in vas ive an d n o n -in v a s ive c a r diac e le c tro p h y s io lo g y p ro cedure s. Pre p are s an d s tarts IV injections an d a dm in is ters m e d ic a tio n s a s directed. J o b requires h e a v y lifting, turning, p o s itio n in g , an d t ra n s po r tin g patien ts an d equipment. There is currently no oncall requirement. T his p o s itio n will be c ro s s - trained for the C a rd ia c Cath Lab. T h is job requires 1 + year(s) o f E P Lab e x per ien ce in addition to a current M ic h ig a n R N Licensure, A C L S certification and a flexible, team player, c u s tom e r se rvice oriented a p p ro a c h to y o u r career. Card iac Catheritization Lab e x per ien ce is a plus. P le a se a p p ly online at w w w .s t jo h n .o rg / ca re e r s an d attach a detailed re sum e with y o u r application. If y o u are an E P Lab e x per ien ced R N and w o u ld like to sp e a k with som e o n e ab o u t the p o s itio n before takin g the s tep to ap p ly online, p lease call V a n e s s a T a y lo r at 586-212-1057 or email v e n e s sa . ta y lo r® stjohn.org P L E A S E N O T E T H A T O N L Y T H O S E R N s T H A T M E E T TH E JO B Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S L IS T E D A B O V E W IL L B E C O N S ID E R E D FO R T H IS P O S IT IO N . E O E CProfessional and Managerial Administrator Medical Practice ' W N e e d e d fo r a highv o lum e s in g le spe c ialty su r g e ry practice in g re a ter A n n Arb o r . Expertise in marketing, IT, a dm in istration, an d practice d e v e lo pm e n t preferred. S alary/b e n efits c om m e n surate with experience. Contact: R. Noellert, M D 5315 Elliott, St. 202, Yp silanti, M l 48197 Si C om m u n ity A s so c ia tio n M g r. Exce llent c om m u n ic a tion skills 8 exp. in all a s pe c ts of c om m u n ity m g m t required. M u s t ha ve s t ro n g o rg an iza tional skills with fin an cial, m ana gerial, c o m puter exp. 8 familiary with property maintenance. C A I De s ign a tion . Certification preferred. C u s tom e r S e rv ic e R e p re s e n ta tiv e C u s tom e r se rv ice 8 multi-line exp. required. M u s t ha ve s to n g o rg a n izational skills, com pu te r exp. 8 familiarity with proper ty maintenance. L a rge M l c om m u n ity a s so c ia t io n m an a g em e n t c om p a n y is hiring for the a b o v e p o s itio n s in the A n n A rb o r area. M u s t be p ro fes s ion al, re sp o n s ible, 8 self-motivated. Send resumes to: lgovang@ kramertriad.com Kramer-Tnad Manogement Group Ll.C. Ronald M cDonald House EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR J o in a nationa lly kn ow n o rganiza tion that is m a k ing a difference in the live s of se r io u s ly ill ch ildren an d their families. T h e R o n a ld M c D o n a ld H o u se of A n n A rb o r Is se e k in g an E xe cutive D irector to lead the o rg a n ization at an e x citing and critical po int In its d e ve lo pm e n t an d ex p an s io n . Ideal c an d id a te s sh o u ld have: * P ro ven track reco rd in o p e ra t io n s an d s t ro n g financial m an a gem e n t, ex p er ien ce with n o n p rofits preferred * Fu n d ra is in g and D e ve lo pm e n t experience * S t ro n g o rganiza tional an d staff m an a g em e n t skills * E xp e r ie n ce m a n a g in g capital projects and c am p a ig n s * Exp e r ie n ce w o rk in g with a B o a rd o f Directors an d B o a rd C om m it te e s * S k ille d in public relations an d external c om m u n ic a t io n s C om p e titive salary and benefits c om m e n su ra te with experience. All interested can d id a te s sh o u ld se n d a co ve r letter inclu d in g sa la ry requirements and re sum e to: Exe cutive Director S e a r ch C om m ittee R o n a ld M c D o n a ld H o u se of A n n A rb o r 1600 W a sh in g to n Hts A n n Arbo r, M l 48104 Cabinet Hardware Sales Position R e g io n a l Distrib utor is lo o k in g for an E xp e r ien ce d S a le s P e r so n for N or thw e s t O h io and S o u th e a s t M ich ig an . Ideal c an d id a te will ha ve e x per ien ce in bath, kitchen, d o o r a n d cabinet h a rdw are sa le s an d m a r keting. Distrib utor has new o p p o rtu n ity a d d in g lines an d w a n t s to d e ve lo p new b u s in e s s with the right sa le s person. R e sp on s ib ilitie s will be to set u p a n d order lines, m e rch an d ise an d pro m o te within the s h o w ro om an d o u ts id e sa le s calls. A p p lic a n t s m u s t ha ve s t ro n g interperso nal sk ills with a p ro fe s s ion a l attitude an d ex cellent com m u n ic a t io n skills. For co n s id e ra t ion p lease se n d a re sum e with sa la ry requirements to: C ab in e t H a rdw are S a le s Pos ition P- 24002 P.O. B o x 1147 A n n Arb o r , M l 48106 Email: w h s lsa le s jo b@ liv e .c om IN S U R A N C E SALES Farm B ure au In su ran ce a billion dollar, multi-line in su ran ce c om p a n y se e k s se lf-motiva ted in d iv id u a ls with a history o f a ch ie vem e n t In Washtenaw County fo r a ge n t po s tion s . E x ten s ive training p ro g ram , h igh -in com e opportunity, excellent b o n u s 8 incentives. E -mail re sum e to: d c u r re y@ fb in sm l.c om Call or se n d re sum e to: Fa rm B u re au In su ran ce 4025 S A d r ian Hw y Adr ian, M l 49221 (517) 265-5255 SALES 8 MARKETING T e c h n o lo g y C o n n e c t io n h a s an imm ed ia te o p e n ing fo r a sales/ma rke t d e v e lo pm e n t position. Exp e r ie n ce not req'd, but sa le s ex p er ien ce preferred. Re cen t co lle g e g r a d uate w/b u s in e s s -re la te d d e g re e preferred. P o s ition h igh ligh t s include: B a se sa la ry -I- c om m is s ion , Health lns./401k. Travel. Contact: M ark A n d rew s (248) 869-2111 SALES b MARKETING T e c h n o lo g y C o n n e c tio n h a s an im m ed ia te o p e n ing for a sales/ma rke t d e v e lo pm e n t position. Exp e r ie n ce not req'd, but sa le s ex p er ien ce preferred. Re cen t co lle ge g r a d uate w/b u s in e s s -re la te d d e g re e preferred. P o s ition h igh ligh t s include: B a se sa la ry c om m is sion , Health lns./401k. Travel. Conta ct: M ark A n d rew s (248) 869-2111 S A L E S P R O S D R E A M M a k e $ 1 0 0 ,0 0 0 -1- w /e a sy sale. 616-712-1675 ^e(chanri/.va R e g is te re d Yo rkie P u p - C H E V R O L E T C O R S IC A p ie s - 4 m a le s a n d 1 fe- 1996 7500 miles, 4 door, m ale b o rn Nov . 1 $700. au tomatic, g o o d con d lfo r fem a le $600. ea ch for tion, a vailable o n Jan. 5 males. Paren ts on site, $1000. Vet che cked first sh o t s . an n a rb o r1 9 8 5@ h u shm a il (517)605-1813.___________ .com, (734)883-7721 Antiques, Art and Collectibles Appliances Auctions and Auctioneers Baby Items and Toys Building Supplies Business and Office Equipment Cameras and Supplies Clothing Computers Crafts and Bazzaars Daily Bargain Ads Estate Sales Exercise Equipment Firewood and Heabng Supplies Flowers Freebies Freebies Wanted Garage Sales Handicapped Equipment Home Elecbonics Household Goods Jewelry and Diamonds Machine, Tool and Industrial Equipment Miscellaneous Items Miscellaneous Items Wanted Musical Merchandise Pools, Hot Tub and Accessories Refrigerator Equipment Resturant Equipment Sport Trading Cards Sporting Goods Swaps and/or Wanted Wanted Bargins Yard Equipment Christmas Trees Dirt and/or Gravel Farm Equipment Good Things To Eat Horse Stables Livestock Feed Pets and Supplies Plant, Shrub and Trees Wanted or Exchange t S h i-p o o P u p FR E E to G o o d H om e - T h is 5 m o n th old male is great with other d o g s a n d children. All sh o t s current. G o o d faith d o n a tio n appreciated. (734)474-7759. C Horses and Stables J L e s so n s /L e a s in g /B o a rd C lo se to town, nice p e o ple co o l h o r se s 995-0092 T E R R IE R M IX P U P S - Sm a ll. M u s t see! All colors. $150-$300. 248-924-1855 and Trai^/ A K C G e rm a n Sh e p h e rd P u p p ie s - B orn 11/16/08. Black 8 tan, pa rents G e r m an Im p o rt b loodline s. S h ow , protection 8 w o rk in g d o g s . N o S u n d a y ca lls or sales. $400- $600. (517) 542-3239. CAuctions and Auctioneers ) LIQUIDATION Deli, Bakery, 8 R e s taurant E q u ipm e n t 3666 Fort Street Lincoln Park, M l Call 616-450-3540 Liq u id A s se tP a r tn e r s .c om A w e s om e se le ction - of d e s ig n e r breed p u p s and s om e p u re b re d s : reaso n a b ly priced, locally bred a n d vet-checked at All Crea ture s A n im a l Clinic. V iew avail, pu p s at w w w.p e tcityp e ts .com 1254 E c o r se Ro ad Y p s ilan ti (734)487-0800 Aircraft Sales ATV's and Off Road Vehicles Bicycles and Service Boat Rent and/or Charter Boat Slips and Docks Boats, Motors, and Accessories Campers and Trailers - Rent Campers and Trailers • Sale Camping Sites Motor Homes - Rent Motor Homes - Sales Personal Watercraft Sailboats Snowmobiles and Accessories D O D G E C A R A V A N S P O R T '9 6 -1 4 5 K miles, g o o d condition, A B S , Air, alarm, a llo y wheels, radio/cassette, CD, m u s t se lll $1300 (734)478-3257. $500! P olice Im p o u n d s ! H o n d a from$ 50 0 For listin g s : 800-619-3790x2275 Ford Explore r 4 X 4 1996 4 do or, automatic, g o o d condition, 6 cylinders, 4W D , Air, radio/cassette, p ow e r w in d ow s . G o o d transpo rtation special. R u n s well. $1,200 o r best offer. (248)661-3657. H o n d a Civ ic '91 4 do or, 5-sp eed, $1850. A 2 U se d C a r s 663-4396 K IA S P O R T A G E '01 4x4 SU V , 4 c y l , auto, 119K mi, grea t m ile a ge 8 clean $2800. 734-476-1162. M E R C U R Y S a b le L S 99 112K miles, g o o d c o n d ition, 6 cy linders, $2190. (734)663-1100.__________ O L D S M O B IL E C U T L A S S S U P R E M E S L '94-2 d o o r , ru n s great, new tires. $ 13 00 /obo 734- 998-3776 Pontiac Su n fire '98 - 4 door, auto, $1750. A 2 U se d C a r s 663-4396 C Domestic AutomobilesJ c Estate Sales R om u lu s 4 8 1 7 4 -1 1 5 8 0 O z g a Rd. Sat. D e c 13, 11am. A n t iq u e Estate A u c tio n o f B o b b y W illiams, Lg. co lle c t ion s of Civil Wa r, M a g ic L an terns, Ear ly M o v ie Projectors, A d v e r t is in g A n t iqu e s , T o y s , C o in -O p an d M ore. S e e List at: d o u gd a lto n au c tio n e e r. c om 800-801-6452 Cavalier K in g C ha rles P u p p ie s - R e a d y n ow $750 o r best (989)871-2857. •1 (Bicycles, Repair and Service W A N T E D T O B U Y R e c y ab le B ic y c le s for C a s h $, C a s h S C a s h $ C am p u s S tu d e n t Bike S h o p , 336 M a y n a rd St., A n n Arbo r. 734-327-6949 ^ Snowmobile L^and Accessories^ W A N T E D S n ow m o b ile s , A T V s , mo to rc y c le s . Free pick-up. W e p a y the mo s t. (734) 368-3897. D O D G E S T R A T U S S X T '05, 4 1 K miles, Black, $5,995 firm. 4cyl, Lo ad e d ! (734)368-1565. C Import Automobiles H o n d a A c c o rd '05 4dr, auto ,40K $,10,900 734-669-4433 S u b a ru L e g a c y O u tb a c k '01 - A W D Au tomatic , Air, cruise, 135K, heated se ats , p ow e r eve ry thing, $5995. (734)644-5785. C O C K A P O O P U P P IE S - 6 w k s old, sh o t s 8 w o rm e d , n o sh e d d in g . $ 30 0c a sh only. Petersb u rg Ml. (517) 447-3935. Firewood and Heating Supplies A a rd v a rk F irew o o d - All se a so n e d m ixed ail h a rd w o o d s 1 / face co rd $80/ delivered. 734-395-9324. A B L E T O D E L IV E R - Firew ood, all se a so n e d h a rdw o o d , $80 per face cord. Call 734- 231-7538 A b so lu te ly the b e s t Firew oo d - $65 1-2 face co rd, $60 fo r 3 face cords-I- up. 734-645-6436 A L L S E A S O N E D Cherry, Oak, W a ln u t $ 10 0 /face co rd delivered 8 stacked. 734-323-9508. S a le s e xecutivedirecto rse arch @ rm h -a n n a rb o r .o r g 9 S O C IA L W O R K ER Rivergate Terrace lo n g -te rm health care Full-time p o s itio n for a licensed so c ia l worker. A b a c h e lo r 's d e g re e in so c ia l w o rk is required. Lo n g -te rm care ex perience is preferred. W e offer excellent p a y 8 full benefits inclu d in g B lue C r o s s Blue Sh ie ld insurance . Prudential 401 (k) 8 paid time off. M a il r6 s um 6 , or conta ct Bruce Lustig. 734-284-8000 14141 P e n n sy lv an ia Rd. Riverview, M l 48193 Visit u s online at w w w .L C C A .c om EO E /M /F /V /D J o b # 6722 a R i v e r g a t e T e r r a c e C Sales WINTER CASH W e are n ow hiring 20 full 8 part time p o s itio n s ! W in te r is the b e s t time to se ll 8 make that holid a y c a sh y o u need. Y o u can earn il0 -$ 3 0 /h r on y o u r ow n schedule. W o rk the h o u r s that you want, 8 ha ve no limit to yo u r in c om e ? O u t s id e D o o r - to -D o o r S a le s for g o a l oriented, se lfstarters, m o tivated to su c ce ed . La s t winter we had o ve r 350 ap p lican ts apply. If the c o ld o r the e lem e n ts of nature are a bother, then p le a se d o not ap ply . S e r io u s ap p lican ts on ly! C om p e n s a tion is c om m is s io n b a se d with w e e k ly c om m is s io n s 8 co n te s t prizes ! P lu s ge t a $500 hiring b o n u s u p o n com p le tion of the training. O u t s id e S a le s ex p er ien ce is preferred, but not required, interested ap p lican ts sh o u ld b e com for tab le w o rk in g in a go a loriented en vironm e n t 8 ha ve d e p e n d a b le transportation. P o s it ion s are limited, s o p le a se call toda y. Call 1-800-338- 6915 or fo rw ard yo u r re sum e to: m k raw e tz k e@ gm a il.com Ap p le , O a k 8 Hickory, se a so n e d , $80/facecord. Free de livery avail (734) 528-1516 A s so r te d S e a so n e d H a rdw o o d , 4'x8'x18". $70 delivered. 734-439-0697 o r 734-320-2866._________ A U G U S T A F IR EW O O D N ative Feeder Cattle D o gw o o d Ran ch Fred H ow a rd 476-6916 S E A S O N E D F IR EW O O D $ 5 9 .9 5 / fa c e c o rd . Call fo r details. 734-368-8646 S E A S O N E D H A R D W O O D S : $75/face cord. De livery 8 s ta ck in g avail. 734-663-2595 S e a s o n e d M ix e d H a rd w o o d s , $70/Face cord. De livery Av a il Call (517) 423-3123 E n g lish S p r in g e r Sp an ie l fem a le - vaccinated, sp a y e d . C h am p io n pa rents O F A and C E R F tested. S h e is a beautiful, playful, lo v in g an d de vo ted pet. (517)286-6852.___________ Ja ck R u s se ll P u p s - Purebred, R e a d y on Jan 1 . fluffy 8 sm o o th coat. We ll socialized. Sm a ll, 3 fem a le s , $85 ea. 734- 547-0540, 734-660-0182 Ja ck R u s se ll X m a s p u p p ie s - J R T C A registered sm o o th coat. Excellent tempe ramen t, references 645-2968 (734)426-5071. M e o w y K itm a s -A d o p t a cat, rent a m ew v ie 8 ha ve a h a p p y m ew year. W e ha ve se ve ra l w o n derful fu rc lo su re felines w h o ne ed a purrmanen t roo f (y o u r s ? ) o ve r their furry he ads . W e have p laced o ve r 2 ,0 0 0 s ince starting. S o w h a t ?lt 's m a d e a h u g e difference to th o se ca ts an d their furever owners. (734)332-1621. SUVs J Auto Dealer Directory Auto Finance and Insurance Auto and/or Transport Share Automotive Services Budget Wheels Cars Domestic Cats Import Classic and/or Antique Cars Crossovers Heavy Trucks and Equipment Motorcycles and Service SUV's Tires, Parts, and Accessories Trucks Utilitiy Trailers Vans Wanted Vehicles J E E P G R A N D Che roke e '06 Laredo 4 X4, V 6 , 1 Owner, 82K miles. E x c e llent $8850. 734-717-7717 I Trucks Je e p W ra n g le r '00 - Au tomatic , air, 4cyt, 105K, A M / F M CD, C u s tom Ha rd T o p $7650 (734)644-5785. (:Vehicles Wanted A d v a n c e H 8 W T ow in g - T o p $ Paid for junk cars. Free tow in g . 7 day s, 7 am -8pm . 734-223-5581 A L W A Y S B U Y IN G J U N K C A R S c a sh Paid O p e n 7 D a y s D K Towin g7 34 -36 8-5 08 8 S u b s c r i b e Budget Wheels! T o d a y ! 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A 2 U se d C a r s 663-4396 Call 994-NEWS or 1 -800-589-6397 COMMTHUE LNmNIGTSYTO NN »EWS COHMITTtO • COMHICMO • COMniTf C H A IR - U pho lste red. $ 55 ,810-225-4430 AFTER HOURS? FORGOT TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Try our on-line process mlive.coin/aanewsads Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News Anytime! Earlier deadlines apply. A u tom o tiv e S a le s C o n su lan ts G re a t O p p o rtu n ity ! At growing import dealership in Ann Arbor. Looking for someone with experience but will train the right person. •GREATI Place to work •GREAT! Training •GREATI Customer base •GREATI Benefits package •GREAT! Pay plan Jim Rice (734) 663-7770 C School Instruction J T A B L E - E n d m arble top. $55. 810-225-4430 ( Household ^ Goods J M A T T R E S S : Q u e e n pillow-top, still in p lastic $150. C a n deliver. 734-444-7277 A u t o D i r e c t o r y il NEW AND USED CAlDEALERSHIPr ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER...... 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RATES 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News FOR SALE S[ E R V CIOCMMEERC IALD ANDI RRESEIDECNTIATL O R Y 1 Classified adveitising:To place a classified ad,call 810-844-2000 or 1-800-589-9888 Home Delivery: To start a s u b - scribtion, call 7 3 4 -9 9 4 -6 7 4 4 D R U M S E T - A w e som e gift! 5 p c C B se t w /E v a n s he ads , A L L Z IL D J IA N c ym b a ls , m a n y ex tras inc lu d ed call for details $500. (734)434-0708. P ian o S to re C lo se d . Liquidation c om p a n y n ow in p o s s e s s io n o f in ven to ry. O v e r 150 un its avail. All offers co n s id e red . Call 877-651-7045. A C U R A Ann Arbor Automotive Acu ra , Hyundai, Kia M it su b ish i, N is sa n 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com We are proud to use recycled newsprint TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads 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 1. 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We are proud to use recycled newsprint A t tic s to b sm t s , kitchens 8 baths, lie 8 ins. 2 0 yrs e x p 734-262-0856 / Painting and ^ ^ Drywall J A ffo rd ab le p a inting 8 w a llp a p e r in g lie 8 ins. fa s t servlce734-262-0856 L Roofing B M B S N O W R E M O V A L Drives, wa lks, parking lots, roofs. 734-216-3212. Kitchen 8 bath remodel U n d e r f lo o r heating, h a rdw o o d floor, tile 8 marble. 734-572»8900 IN T E R IO R P A IN T IN G 30 Y e a r s E xpe rience Call Gary. 734-217-9335 B M B R O O F IN G - Tear offs, reco vers, n ew c o n struction. 734-216-3212. Leak Repair- Flash, V a lleys, 30 yrs. exp. M e m ber B B B Lie./ ins. Tri- C o u n ty R o o f in g 8 S id in g , Call B o b 734-930-6455 / Tutoring and ^ ^ Instruction J P ian o 8 Guitar L e s son s . D o u b le d e g re e d m u s ic teacher. Pittsfield twp. (734) 646-2740 Executiv e D ire c to r A n n A r b o r T r a n s p o r t a t io n A u t h o r i t y ^TheRide 4 C P S 1-xecHtii'e Search The An n A rb o r Transportation Authority, providing transit services for the entire An n Arbor-Ypsilanti urbanized area, as well as the University o f Michigan, currently seeks an Executive Director. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, business o r public administration, o r related field, and ten years of progressively responsible leadership, managerial and supervisory experience in a mid-size o r larger transit agency. M aster’s degree is desirable. The minimum salary is $133,000 and will be negotiated based upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. A recruitment brochure is available upon request. Resumes should reflect months and years of positions held and the size o f staff and budget managed. This position closes on February 6.2009. Submit cover letter, resume, current salary and three work-related references to: Marjorie Young, C P S E X E C U T IV E SEA R CH , C P S Human Resource Services, Consulting Services Group, 444 N o r th Capitol Street Suite 544, Washington. D C 20001; Phone; 202-355- 73(X); Email: cse-executive(§cps.ca.gov: Website: http://cmas.cps.ca.gov/es/. EO E/M /F /AD A 3Q5Q091 oi Howard Cooper Audi H o n d a /P o r s c h e /VW 2575 S . State. 761-3200 Howard Cooper Audi H o n d a /P o r s c h e /VW 2575 S . State. 761-3200 BRIGHTON C H R Y S L E R D O D G E J E E P G ra n d River, E of U S -2 3 H om e o f Reality D e a ls 810-229-4100 CUETER C h ry s le r - Je e p - D o d g e 2448 W a sh te n aw 734-434-2424 ww w.cu e te r.com 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 734-429-9431 V IL L A G E M O T O R S A L E S C h ry s le r - D o d g e - Je e p > C he lse a, 734-475-8661 I IN F IN IT I of A N N A R B O R 515 A u to Mall, 669-9000 inflnitiofan narbor.com t ® LE X U S OF ANN ARBOR 590 A u to M a ll Dr. (734) 996-1662 5 V, ANN ARBOR IMPORTS B M W 800-561-2969 M e r c e d e s 800-897-2374 BILL C R IS P IN CHEVROLET Sa lin e /A n n Arb o r 734-429-9481 B R IA RW O O D FORD M ich, at State, 429-5478 Brighton Ford-Mercury 8240 W . G ran d River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 W a sh te n aw 734-482-8581 PA LM ER FORD C h e lse a (734) 475-1301 V A R S IT Y FORD 3480 J a c k so n Rd. 734-996-2300 fsn SATU2N J Saturn Of Ann Arbor sa tu rn o fan n a rb o r .com (734) 769-3991 f ] S U B A R U J Dunning Subaru 3771 J a c k son , A n n A rb o r 734-662-3444 V. TOYOTA C H E L S E A C H E V Y G R A S S L A K E C H E V Y (734) 475-8663 La Fontaine Chevrolet ww w.th e fam ilyd e a l.com De x ter /An n A rb o r 734-426-4677 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 J a c k so n Rd. 663-3321 r L (W) H O N D A . B R IG H TO N H O N D A (810) 494-6100 Dunning Toyota 3745 J a c k son , A n n A rb o r 734-997-7600 FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. M ic h ig a n Find it Here! In the classifieds. V O Ia V O Howard Cooper Honda Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo VW /P o r s ch e /A u d i w w w . se s im o to r s .c om 2575 S . State. 761-3200 734-668-6100 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS! 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Till 1 pm With Every New Vehicle Purchase. Offer Expires 12/30/2008 MOttahtage^ N ew O w n e r A d v a n t a g e P r o g r a m . E x c lu s iv e ly A v a i la b l e T h r o u g h V a r s i ty A u to G ro u p . " We Reward Our Customers” C a ll F o r D e t a i l s ertified iiiniiiw.varsityaiitos.GOin *A(I Pricing Re flec ts A Plan With All R e b a te s To De ale r P lu s Tax. Title, Doc., & Destination. R e b a te s Include Factory, RCL. & R C L R e n ew a l C a sh . All L e a s in g Re flec ts 3 6 Mon ths , 3 1,5 00 M ile s P lu s Tax With Apr Tier 0-1 Ap proved Credit & Se curity De p o s it Waived For Qualified Buyers. $ 2 ,5 9 5 Cash Or Trade Due At Delivery. M a y Include Owner Loyalty. Photo M a y Not Represent Actual Vehicle. ‘0 9 F -1 50 not elegible for Ford Employee Plus Program. Must qualify for 0% APR, 3 .9% APR and 4 .9% APR for 3 6 months. All Offers Expire Sale Ends 1 2 /3 0 /2 0 0 8 . 3050100-02 HOURS: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30-9:00, Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30-6:00, Sat. 10:00-4:00 www.howardcooper.com B 6 I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008 YEAR-END □ T U H N I n u t I Je e p N o P a ym e n t s until M a r c h 2 0 0 9 ! , . _ ^ F. .iijJL,.. r. , , ■. - ■- -L t N. ^Ii‘ at LaFontaine! 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Was $32,190 N ow $ 2 2 , 4 9 4 * * Lease (36 mo) ____ $ 2 4 4 /mo Stic #09-25 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Was $33,050 N ow $ 2 0 , 7 4 5 * * Lease (48 mo) Stic #09-102 $339/mo 2009 Jeep Liberty 4x4 Was $25,615 N ow $ 1 7 , 0 6 3 * * Lease (36 mo) $234/mo Slk #09-55 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Was $26,500 N ow ! f e i $ 2 0 . 4 8 7 ” Lease (48 mo) $291/mo 2009 Chrysler 300 Stic #09-25 Was $27,415 N ow $ 2 1 , 0 9 9 * * Lease (48 mo) $299/mo 2009 Dodge Journey Was $22,540 N ow $ 1 7 , 0 4 4 * * Lease (36 mo) $269/mo 2009 Dodge Caliber Stic #09-22 Was $18,960 N ow $ 1 5 , 0 7 1 * * Lease (36 mo) $228/mo 2009 Dodge Avenger Stic #09-166 Was $21,255 N ow $ 1 6 , 2 3 2 * * I Lease (36 mo) $249/mo 2009 Dodge Rami 500 Was $24,600 N ow $ 1 7 , 3 8 6 * * Lease (48 mo) $272/mo OFFICIAL Toys For Tots Drop off Center \ a F o n t a i f l e \ aFontaiif^e ^ I v l FREE LOANERS fsr 3050938-02 900 W. Michigan Ave., Saline 48176 • www.thefamilydeal.com Pricing and Payments based on eligibility for all available Chrysler discounts and rebates including Chrysler Employee discount, Chrysler lease to lease/purchase loyalty, Chrysler Employee bonus cash, and owner/competitive loyalty where applicable. ** “Now” price does not include applicable sales tax, registration fees, or document fees. Lease payments are 12,000 miles per year with $2,000 down payment plus registration fees and taxes. Payments based on tierl credit approval through preferred lender.*LaFontaine “90 Day Free Ride” available on purchases only. Not everyone qualifies. F IN A N C IN G T H A T F I T S O IL C H A N G E Ca ll for Appointment (866) LAFONTAINE FREE Potrvt liupectton N ew VEHKLeS AT USSD CAR PRKESI 2008 COLORADO 2008 COLORADO 4X4 2008 EQUINOX AWD 2008 1500 CARGO VAN 2008TRAILBLAZERLT stkm-588 Was - $ 1 7 ,5 3 0 N o w - $13,495* Stkm-227 Was - $ 2 2 ,1 3 5 N o w -$16,495* s ikm sB o Was - $ 2 5 ,5 5 0 N o w -$17,495* sikm-962 Was - $ 2 4 ,6 3 5 N o w -$18,995* Slk *08-1001 Was - $ 2 9 ,7 0 5 N o w -$17,995* 2008 TRAILBLAZER 4X4 stkm-1112 Was - $ 3 1 ,6 2 0 N o w -$19,995* 2008 EQUINOX SPORT stkm-1063 Was - $ 2 9 ,7 2 0 Now - $21,495* 2008 AVALANCHE LT Stk *08-950 Was - $ 3 5 ,7 8 5 N o w -$22,995* 2007 CREW CAB 4X4 Slk *07-565 Was - $ 3 9 ,7 8 0 N o w -$23,995* 2008AVAUNCHEZ71 Slk *08-659 Was - $ 4 7 ,0 5 5 Now - $31,495* LaFontaine Chevrolet Dexter I * k 8 8 8 - 2 6 7 - 5 0 2 4 7 1 2 0 D e xte r-A n n A r b o r R d . be tw e e n Z e e l a n d B a k e r ^ m S t M U I dealer. Have to have a lease expiring by 6/30/D9 in Just minutes from A n n A rb o r! ------- ^------------- housetiold. "$1995 due at signing, plus tax, plates, H o u r s : M o n . & T h u r s . 9 a m - 9 p m , T u e s ., W e d . , & F r i. 9 a r r v 6 p m , S a t . 1 O a m - 3 p m 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 26, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-12-26 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4519">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to December 26, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews } R IC K F IT ZG E R A L D ,T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S A steady stream of vehicles was lined up at the Costco gas station in Green OakTownship earlier this week with gasoline selling for $2.84 a gallon. H ow low will it go? Whatever the price, these stations are consistently low BY CASEY HANS, LEANNE SMITH AND TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporters m [hat a difference few days can make... especially with the price of gasoline. Motorists across the region were heaving a collective sign of relief earlier this week as prices of fuel dropped below $3 per gallon. Prices topped the $4-per-gallon mark just one month ago. Across the state, AAA Michigan was reporting the average price of unleaded regular gasoline at $3.03 a gallon, compared to a national average of $3.16. While the members-only fueling station at Costco in Green Oak Township typically has one of the lowest prices for gasoline in the region, it is not the only low-priced option. Every motorist knows of a service station somewhere along their daily commute where they can consistently count on getting a low price on fuel. Today we highlight three of those stations. Gasoline jackpot Much ado has been made about “gas prices to drive for” since the price-per-gallon topped $4 earlier this year. Residents in the Pettysville neighborhood of Hamburg Township don’t have to drive very far at all, though, to find what frequently is some of the cheapest gas - cash or credit - in Livingston County. Bob Theys’ Pettysville Junction Sunoco station at M-36 and Pettysville Road looked more like a traffic jam morning, noon and night during the week of Oct. 6 when it offered regular unleaded gas for $3.16 a gallon. A week later the price was down to $2.99. “1 feel like I’ve hit the jackpot,” said Putnam Township’s Shelly Teuber, who stopped to fill up on her way home from work one night. “This place is the best. Sometimes gas is 30 cents cheaper here than it is anywhere else in Pinckney.” Brighton’s Corrigan Oil Co. sets the daily price Theys pays for gas at about 4 p.m. After he gets the word on what that is, Theys sets the consumer price and typically makes a profit of 3- to 5-cents a gallon, he said. “For the time being, there’s still one price for cash or credit,” he said. “I hate to change that because paying with credit or debit cards is some people’s whole life. I don’t want to go against them.” Theys has owned his station for 20 years and says his overhead is low, so that helps him keep his prices down. But he admits he feels good when patrons get excited about his low gas prices. “I live here,” he said. “You want to try and treat people right.” Meeting competition At the Dandy gas station in Brighton, manager Chuck Harris keeps gasoline priced the lowest or tied for the lowest price in Brighton. “We try to stay in that area - either the lowest, or nobody lower (in the Brighton area),” On the road S to r ie s in s id e : ■ L i t t le c a r s g e t s lo t s o f a t t e n t io n , A6. ■ A u t o d e a le r s p u s h f u e l - e f f i c ie n t v e h ic le s . A6. ■ T ip s f o r im p r o v in g f u e l e c o n o m y , A6. Cars are lined up to get gas at Pettysville Junction, located at Pettysville Road and M-36 in Hamburg Township. The Sunoco station, owned by Bob Theys, regularly offers one of the lowest prices in Livingston County. L E A N N E SM ITH, T H E L IV IN G STO N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S A ls o o n l in e a t mlive.com/ livingston communitynews said Harris. “We stay competitive with Meijer and Corrigan (Sunoco).” The station, at 1050 E. Grand River Ave., sold Marathon gasoline up until two years ago, but currently features Citgo. It is one of seven Dandy Oil Co. gas stations in southeast Michigan, Harris said. The price of gasoline at the pump has gone down dramatically in the last month or so. Harris says that on Aug. 31 the price was $3.77, which dropped to $3.39 by Oct. 7, which dropped again to $2.97 earlier this week. The highest was on July 6 when it was $4.25 per gallon. Harris said business dropped considerably since gas prices went off the scale. “We’re down 30 percent in the last year,” he said, saying it’s the result of people (hiving less, rather than getting smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. Customer Dave Huff of Fowlerville is worried that prices will ride after the Nov. 4 election. “When the election is over, SEE GAS,A4 Mike Bazzi owns the Sunoco gasoline station on Grand River Avenue in Howell Township with his brother Bill. He says they make little profit on the gasoline they sell; their store is where they make a profit. C A S E Y H A N S, T H E L IV IN G STO N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Jim C ra ig le a v in g N o v.1 Brighton Area Schools will get financial help from LESA BY LISA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter Brighton Area Schools will be getting some financial guidance from Livingston Educational Service Agency officials as the district launches a search to replace Superintendent Jim Craig and cut its budget by $2.5 million. Craig announced Monday during a school board meeting that he is retiring from the district Nov. 1. The school board was to meet Thursday to discuss hiring an interim superinterident and to talk about getting assistance from LESA officials. In addition to being superintendent, Craig continued to fill his former position as assistant superintendent for finance. He had that position for 17 years. “We’re looking internally to see who we can send in the short term to provide support during this transition,” says Scott Menzel, LESA superintendent. “We’re looking at taking my assistant superintendent of finance, Mike Hubert, and having him provide direct assistance to Brighton. We still have need for Mike at LESA, but need to free up a significant amount of his time to spend in Brighton. This will buy time to look for the right school set in Brighton.” In addition to Craig’s departure, Brighton also recently lost Glenna MacDonald, director of accounting services. Menzel said that LESA has been using some shared services agreements, and will construct a contract with Brighton that shares the cost for a position that meet the needs of both institutions. SEE SUPERINTENDENT, A4 Alexander once again challenges Rogers for U.S. House seat ELECTION 2008 Craig Rogers BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Veteran 8th District Congressman Mike Rogers, RHowell, gunning for his fifth, two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives, is again being opposed by Bob Alexander, who last ran against him in 2004. The Lansing resident lost to Rogers then by a 4-1 margin. In 2006, Rogers beat Democrat Jim Marcinkowski, gamering 54 percent of the vote. Alexander, 63, says things will be different this time around. Alexander Alexander predicts that people, SEE CONGRESS, A4 Online V ie w t h e m o s t c o m p le t e V o t e r G u id e l is t in g e a c h o f t h e c a n d id a t e s , in e v e r y r a c e a f f e c t i n g L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y v o t e r s . 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The project was proposed for a site on North and West streets and Grand River Avenue that would replace three vacant houses and the former Country Squire Fireplace & Lighting business. “The conditions for successful marketing and a and debt financing are not in place at this time,” Chuck DiMaggio, senior vice president at Burton-Katzman, said in an Oct. 13 letter to the city. They will reconsider “as soon as economic conditions permit.” INSIDE War in words Local author retells war stories in new book. A3 Tales of the dead Howell cemetery walks bring local history back to life. A7 Classic conflict Brighton athlete makes tough choice of academics over athletics. B1 Team boasts strong finish Hartland equestrian team finishes second in state. B1 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER, 17, 2 0 0 8 IN BRIEF Art at the Library marks 10th year Brighton Orndorf Drive to get improvements Orndorf Drive in Brighton will see major improvements next year approval this week of $460,000 in state funds to help facilitate a $60 miUion Eberspaecher North America expansion project. The $850,000 project includes a $389,000 local match from the city of Brighton. The state program is designed to provide funding for roadway improvements to encourage private investments in Michigan that will create or retain jobs. The project will allow improved access, deemed essential for the company to invest in the 100,000-square-foot addition at its plant in the Paramount Industrial Park. The expansion will enable ENA to produce new, low-emission catalytic converters and related products for the large truck market, assuring the retention of 200 existing jobs and creating 70 new jobs. The project will consist of widening, resurfacing and reconstructing 1,200 feet of roadway and will relocate the U.S. Post Office entrance drive to eliminate conflicting traffic movements. The Brighton District Library’s Art at the Library program is celebrating its 10th year with a display that runs from today to Dec. 12. It will feature acrylic paintings by Matt Assenmacher and clay pieces by Jennifer Firestone. An artists’ reception will take place Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, which is located at 100 Library Drive in Brighton. Art at the Library is a juried series of art exhibitions and is a collaborative effort between the library and the Brighton Art Guild. Details: 810-225-8197 or www.brightonartguild. com. Fowlerville Soup cookoff has been canceled Howell District staff being reorganized Contestant seeks pageant sponsors East St. Paul Street to be closed 4 days In order to allow for a connection tp Brighton’s storm sewer "system, both lanes of East St. Paul Street, from Grand River Avenue to East Street, will be closed to all traffic Monday through Thursday next week. The city is asking drivers to seek an alternate route during that time Cassandra Windom of Brighton was recently selected to participate in the national 2008 Miss Jr. Teen pageant in Detroit, which will take place Nov. 2. She will be competing for prizes and specialty gifts in the Miss Jr. Teen division - ages 7 to 19 - by competing in modeling routines that include casual wear and formal wear. The winner will represent Detroit and the surrounding communities at the Cities Of America National Competition in Orlando, Fla. She is seeking community businesses, organizations and individuals as sponsors. Currently she is being sponsored by Lee Road 7-11 in Brighton, Pediatric Dental Associates in Brighton, Nick’s Fresh Meat and Produce in Howell and family friend Christopher Cooley. Interested persons may call pageant coordinator Patty Neidert at 800-569- 2487 or Cassandra Wndom’s mother, Denise Guerrier, at 810-333-7800. Howell council sharply limits outdoor and open burning Exception: A patio wood-burning unit using clean wood BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News Special Writer Howell residents who think they’d like to save on the heating bill by installing one of those pellet stoves they’ve been hearing about, can think again - at least if it has an outdoor boiler. The Howell City Council on Monday night approved a new ordinance governing all outdoor burning and open burning within city limits. In addition to prohibiting the installation or use of outdoor wood-fired or corn-fired boilers, the new ordinance bans all open burning and outdoor burning, including burning refuse, trees, logs, brush, stumps, leaves or other vegetative matter. The ordinance came about, because of complaints by residents about the frequency with which some neighbors were having bonfires, making it unbearable for the rest of the neighborhood, said Council Member Thomas Malloy. Smoke from these open fires can pose health problems for people with asthma or other lung problems. Howell Fire Marshal Les Rodwell said fire officials have been concerned for some time about safety issues as well, citing the example of one resident who installed a wood-burning boiler in his garage, which he was using to heat the interior of his home. Anyone who decides to flout the law and burn leaves is responsible for all fire suppression costs and any other liability resulting from damage caused by a fire. Anyone violating any of the provisions of the ordinance - a civil infraction - also is subject to a fine. But fire enthusiasts may take heart from another provision of the ordinance: A patio wood-burning unit, such as a “chiminea” may be used as long is it burns only clean wood, not refuse, and is located at least 10 feet from any combustible material. It also must be constantly attended by an adult until the fire is extinguished and may not cause a nuisance to neighbors. Pinckney still looking for clerk after several finalists back out Amy Felty resigned in September BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Pinckney officials continue to look for someone interested in becoming the village’s first appointed clerk. Of the four finalists interviewed for the job earlier this month, one pulled out of the running when she took another job and two others said no thanks when the position was offered. Village President Rebecca Foster said Monday. “We’ll have to decide if we want to go back through the applications we’ve received to see if there are other candidates we want to interview or if we want to just open the position up again and accept additional applications,” Foster said. Interviews were conducted by the Pinckney Village Council’s personnel committee of Trustees Linda Lavey and Tom Pais and resident Carol Norman. Foster has been assisting the group in its search for a new clerk to replace Amy Felty, who resigned in September. Making the clerk’s job an appointed one instead of an elected one was approved by the Village Council last spring. The clerk’s job will pay between $18 and $21 per hour for a 30-hour work week, which is in line with salary of the elected clerk. Benefits such as vacation and health care are not included. 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Regular traffic will be detoured via Mason Road to County Farm Road, to Coon Lake Road, but emergency vehicles will have continual Howell Public Schools Superintendent Ted Gardella told the Howell Board of Education this week he is busy reorganizing central and building administration. Moving curriculum from central administration to the building level is an integral part of the reorganization process, Gardella said. “One reason (for reorganizing) was to bring back the expertise and leadership of the principals,” he said. The process of reorganizing involves creation of new positions, including executive director of school improvement (replacing the associate superintendent for curriculum position vacated with the departure of Jeanne Farina), communications coordinator and four dean of students positions. Two of the latter positions will be at Howell High School, replacing two assistant principal positions, and one each will be at Highlander Way and Three Fires Middle schools. Gardella emphasized that the positions are a reshuffling of existing personnel, and he said the district will not be doing any hiring. Gardella will have a final report ready for passage. Pinckney Phones seized over teen's nude photo The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department has confiscated a dozen mobile phones after a 14-year-old girl took a cell phone photo showing her genitals and sent it to friends. Sheriff Bob Bezotte said the girl indicated she was “clowning around” over the summer when she took the photo, which also shows her face. Bezotte said the Pinckney High School student sent the photo to three or four friends’ phones. But authorities estimate it’s gotten to more than 200 people since school resumed and students sought the photo. The Sheriff’s Department is seeking more phones containing the photo, and charges could be brought. Pinckney Community Schools Superintendent Dan Danosky says students also could be disciplined. 50 years of service COURTESY, F IR ST P R E S B Y T E R IA N C H U R C H O F H O W E L L First Presbyterian Church of Howell will honor its former associate pastor, the Rev. Dr. A. Dale Stewart, with a Sunday, Oct. 19, potiuck and program that starts at 12:15 p.m. at the church, 323 W. Grand River Ave. He also will participate in Sunday worship services. Stewart is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination this year with a tour of churches he has served. First Presbyterian Church of Howell was Stewart's first church. He served as assistant pastor and director of Christian education from 1958 to 1962. Stewart currently serves as co-pastor of Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Dunnellon, Fla. Details: 517-546-0290. 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Happy that whenever he looks back on his 87 years, he finds that he’s accomplished most everything he’s dreamed of doing. He’s a respected artist, a retired teacher, an acp complished jazz musician who played three vaudeville shows, an avid golfer who participated in the 1956 Michigan Open; and just last summer, he added author to his resume with the release of his first novel, “A Dangerous Assignment: An Artillery Forward Observer in WWII.” As a young man, Hanford aspired to be a professional baseball player, but as he walked home a fiiend of his sister’s, he remembers saying, “I’m going to write a book one day that will make everyone not want to go to war.” He admits never really having thought of becoming ^ an author prior to that, but he ^ had just read “All Quiet on the Western Front,” by Erich Maria Remarque and “I was just trying to impress her.” Seventy years later, the retired U.S. Anny veteran would pen memoirs of life in the Eu- ^ ropean Theater during World War II. The story is told in the third person, with Hanford in the role of Paul, a forward observer assigned to the Army’s 103rd Infantry Division. Hanford served from 1943- 46, routinely subjected to shellings, the horror of death and the anger felt toward military leaders whose ambitions outweighed common sense. It was enough to keep his emotions stretched thin and his mind dodging among fear, desperation and anger. The trauma of it all haunts him still, and is one reason why he took more than 20 ^ years to share his story, and " then only through someone , William Hanford, of Marion Township, has written his first novel, "A Dangerous Assignment: An Artillery Forward Observer in WWII." William Hanford ■ Age: 87. ■ Residence: M a r io n T ow nship . ■ Family: Wife, Marilyn; d aughter, S h e r ry Brown; fo u r g ra n d ch ild re n ; m a n y grea t- a n d great-greatg ran d ch ild re n . ■ First novel: "A D a n g e ro u s A s s ig nm e n t : A n Artillery F o rw a rd O b se r v e r in WW II." ■ Upcoming book presentations: We d n e sd a y , Oct. 2 2 ,3 :3 0 p.m. at P in c kn e y C om m u n it y Public Library, 3 5 0 M ow e r St., P u tn am T ow nship . Details: 7 3 4 -8 7 8 -3 8 8 8 . ■ Favorite author: A n n ie Prouix. ■ Future goals: G e t t in g his se c o n d b o o k , "A Final Flight from M a n d u r ia , " p u b lish e d . It is b e in g reviewed with S ta c kp o le Book s , the p u b lish e r o f h is first book . He a lso p la n s a third b o o k that details life g row in g up in Detroit. ■ Hobbies: Golf, reading. else’s voice. “I had what I called ‘the high of survival.’ The fact that I survived, I was just ecstatic, and when I came back, I could ask strangers on a date. I couldn’t do that before,” he said. “But for all the highs, there was an equal amount of lows. There’s a lot of guilt involved. ... I’m alive, but this guy is not.” Hanford’s book has been praised by both the publishing company, which invested more than 15 years in Hanford’s project “because they liked the way I write,” as well as area readers. Perhaps one of his most loyal fans is Howell Public Schools Superintendent Ted Gardella. “You feel like you’re in the foxhole with him. It was such a gripping description.” Gardella, who happens to have been a middle school art student of Hanford’s, was drawn to the book by the familiarity with the author, but was gripped by the candid descriptions of regular routines in France and Germany during the time. “He’s so honest about his experiences.” Hanford’s favorite passage depicts a routine sweep of a French neighborhood as his division searches for a sniper. The group’s quest brings them face-to-face with a highsociety French woman who kindly offers them food, wine and use of her domain. “Here was a female wearing makeup, a silk dress, silk hose and high heels, a girl like none of us have seen since leaving New York, and maybe not even then. This was a one-in-a-million-looking female,” but despite the attraction, Hanford did not trust her, and would later find that his instincts were right. The passage, he said, “evokes memories. The Alsatian women for the most part wore heavy woolens and no make-up, and here was this gal who was beautiful and she had gone to high school on Long Island, N.Y.” Hanford shared his stories and answered questions during presentations at the Howell Carnegie District Library and will appear at the Pinckney Community Library later this month as part of a renewed effort to bring local authors and the community together, according to Sarah Castle, Pinckney’s youth librarian. Local candidates focus on economic troubles ^ BY STEPHENIE KOEHN ™ News Special Writer As with many others seeking political office this year, candidates seeking seats on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners cite coping with the faltering economy as the No. 1 concern. There are contested races in just three districts, where the Republican incumbents are seeking re-election and face challenges from Democratic candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot. All seats are for twoyear terms on the nine-member board. The sluggish economy has meant dwindling revenues for P the county, said Republican Maggie Jones, who is seeking return to the District 1 seat she has held for the past four years. “The biggest issue facing the county is how we are go- ^ ing to continue to provide ad- * equate levels of service with shrinking revenue,” Jones said. It’s an issue that also has captured the attention of her opponent. Democrat Pamela Green. “Everyone is worried right now about the economy,” she said. “Basically, we want to make sure that we’re not wasting money on projects that don’t improve the quality of life here.” District 1 covers most of Brighton Township and a portion of Hartland Township. In addition to her focus on the economy, Jones said another important issue for b the board is finding ways to improve and streamline the county’s public safety structure. And she wants the county to continue to seek out regionalized projects to reduce redundancy and save money. “It’s important for the community to help support local business,” said Green, a business owner for nearly 20 years. “There are some interesting ideas out there, such as the rail line between Ann Arbor and Howell. I think it would spur development. I’d like to see the commissioners offer support for Chamber of Commerce ideas and projects, many of which - such as Brighton’s jazz festival - bring people to the community.” David Domas, the District 3 incumbent, said it is crucial to “maintain (the county’s) fiscal integrity by not spending beyond our revenues.” The board’s projections indicate a continuing decline in state revenue sharing and local sources of taxation, due to declining property values, said Domas, a Republican who has been a commissioner since 2005 and who also held a seat from 1993 to 2002. “About half of our funds come from local property taxes,” he said. The county board asked for across-the-board cuts of 1.7 percent in 2008, Domas said. For 2009, commissioners want cuts of 5.4 percent for mandated services and 7 percent for nonmandated services, he said. The county has a “no-hire” policy and a “noreplacement” policy, without special approval. “We’ve reduced our work force by 12 percent over the past three years,” Domas said. Adrian Campbell Montgomery, Domas’ Democratic challenger, said she wants to be sure that money is spent on projects and programs the county really needs, such as the commuter rail system proposed to provide service between Howell and Ann Arbor. “I will work hard to get that project approved,” said Campbell Montgomery. She also wants to examine the county’s vehicle fleet, with an eye on purchasing more fuelefficient vehicles as current vehicles are retired. Campbell Montgomery said she wants to see more transparency in county government. “I’d like to see Commissioner meetings recorded and put on the Internet,” she said. District 3 comprises Tyrone Township and most of Hartland Township. District 8 voters, who live in Hamburg Township, will choose between Republican incumbent Dennis Dolan, a retired tradesman and small business owner, and Democratic challenger David Buckland, a Ford Motor Co. engineer. As with the other candidates, both Dolan and Buckland see the economy as the biggest challenge facing the county. “Unfortunately, there will have to be some cuts,” said Dolan, explaining that the board is in the midst of budget- balancing efforts. “This financial trouble affects everyone. It’s hard to balance the budget and provide the services our residents need.” And, in this recessionary time, Dolan, who has served almost six years on the board, reminds voters that “we’re still No. 1 (among counties) for growth in the state, even though it’s inhibited.” Dolan said he wants to help the board look for more ways to entice business to the community and to support existing business. Buckland agrees the economy is a huge issue. With respect to board-ordered budget cuts for 2009, Buckland said the board “took the easy way out. There are a lot of mandates you have to maintain. From there, you need to determine what the community needs are, then use a scalpel, not a hatchet, to reduce where it’s most appropriate. The sledgehammer approach doesn’t work.” Additionally, Buckland pointed out, the board’s composition for years has been all Republican. “I think it’s important to have Democratic representation,” he said. And, said Buckland, there needs to be more transparency in county operations. “They need more oversight.” He says his strong organizational and problem-solving skills, gleaned over 25 years in the automotive industry in various supervisory and managerial positions, qualify him for the post he seeks. Stephenie Koehn can be reached at sakoehn@comcast net. County board Tw o -y e a r seats are con te sted in just three districts. District 1 ■ Name: M a g g ie J o n e s (i). Age: 52. Party: Re publican . O c cu p a t io n : C o u n t y com m is s io n e r ; fo rm e r small b u s in e s s ow n e r a n d h um a n se rv ice s p ro g ram a n d p e r so n n e l mana ger. ■ Name: Pamela Gree n Age: 58. Party: D emocra t. O c cu p a t io n : C om p u te r -a id e d d e s ig n engineer. District 3 ■ Name: D a v id D om a s (i) Age: 72. Party: Re publican. O c cu p a t io n : Se lf em p lo y e d C EO o f an e n g in e e r in g sales firm. ■ Name: A d r ia n C am p b e ll M o n t g om e r y Age: 26. 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That was the somber message of a special Oct. 16 City Council meeting. “Little cuts here and there are not going to do it,” said Mayor Kate Lawrence. “It’s very fiightening, very challenging.” Officials emphasized that the city is financially healthy at this time. “We’re definitely solvent,” said City Finance Director Dave Gajda. Gajda told council members that the city’s general fund balance at the end of the 2007-08 fiscal year June 30 was a healthy $1.53 million, but the projected 2008-09 fi^ re is a lean $721,000, indicating the city will have to raid its fund equity by more than $800,000 just to stay in the black, if other measures aren’t taken. The picture gets bleaker in future years. In 2009-10, the projected fund balance is a negative $722,000, a figure that balloons to $2.5 million in red ink by 2010-11 and $4.5 million by 2011-12. The projections were based on not taking steps to reduce expenses or increase revenue, both of which officials say are necessaiy to stave off future financial ruin. City Manager Dana Foster said the alternative to cutting spending and increasing revenues is to cut staff positions but said the city can’t “cut its way to prosperity.” The reasons for the looming money problems are many and complex, but Gajda said a big factor is that revenue from property taxes is forecast to decline over the next several years. Brighton is heavily dependent on property taxes, which comprise 75 percent of the revenue base. Council Members Claudia Roblee and Jim Muzzin said in order to get some revenue for much-needed projects. City Council should rein in the Downtown Development Authority, which operates somewhat as an autonomous entity, although technically a part of city government and under the jurisdiction of the City Council. The DDA captures 50 percent of the increase in the taxable value of property in the downtown area. “We need to take a long, hard look (at the DDA), and what is allocated, and recapture that,” Muzzin said. “I believe the city and council should have more input in the type of projects that are chosen,” Roblee said. The DDA has been the driving force behind a number of downtown projects in recent years, including the Mill Pond Park walkway, lighted pedestrian crosswalks, an on-ramp from Grand River onto 1-96, construction of three parking lots, reconstruction and widening of Mill Pond Lane and addition of Victorian street lamps, park benches, brick pavers and decorative flower pots, among other projects. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2009. Brighton Twp. T h e 4 - y e a r s u p e r v i s o r a n d t r e a s u r e r p o s i t io n s b e c a m e c o n t e s t e d w h e n t h e c a n d id a t e s w h o lo v e in t h e G O P p r im a r y f i l e d t o r u n a s w r i t e - in s . Supervisor ■ N a m e : T o m M u r p h y A g e : 4 6 . P a r ty : R e p u b lic a n . O c c u p a t io n : D i r e c t o r o f I n f o rm a t io n T e c h n o lo g y . ■ N a m e : K e n W i lk in s o n A g e : 77. P a r ty : W r i t e - in R e p u b lic a n . O c c u p a t io n : R e t ir e d f r o m C h r y s le r C o r p . a n d c o n s u l t a n t w o r k . Treasurer N a m e : G e r i H a rm o n A g e : 6 9 . P a r ty : W r i t e - in R e p u b lic a n . O c c u p a t io n : T r e a s u r e r o f B r ig h t o n T o w n s h ip . ■ N a m e : L a n a T h e is A g e : 4 3 . P a r ty : R e p u b lic a n . O c c u p a t io n : E x e c u t iv e d i r e c t o r f o r L iv in g s t o n C o u n t y R e p u b lic a n P a r ty . 2 Brighton Township primary candidates resurface as write-ins ELECTION 2008 BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Losing in the primary election hasn’t stopped two candidates in Brighton Township from resurfacing as write-in candidates in the general election. Ken Wilkinson is once again a candidate for supervisor of Brighton Township, and Geri Harmon is again a candidate for treasurer of the township. Both have filed to run as write-ins after losing the Republican primary. “My decision to run in the Nov. 4 general election was prompted by many resident supporters who urged that I do so,” said Wilkinson, who lost in the Republican primary to current township trustee Tom Murphy by a vote of 1,011-620. WiUdnson, who served as a Brighton Township trustee fix)m 2000 to 2004, said restoring confidence and integrity to the supervisor’s office and fine transparency in government are the top issues facing the township. “Trust and confidence have diminished to an all-time low,” said Wilkinson, who said he would like all to see all township meetings televised. He said the verbal abuse of several employees along with the proposed tree ordinance have caused problems in the township. Murphy, who said he is a strong supporter of transparency in government, said he believes people have a right to see the township’s finances. “We have a strong budget deficit problem to deal with, and we also need to hold officials accountable,” said Murphy, who added that his background in business will be helpful. He said that with reduced money coming in and the challenges to pay off sewer and water debts, it’s important to give people a voice in how they hook up and more opportunity to participate in government. Harmon, who has served on the Brighton Township board for eight years as treasurer, and four years prior to that as a trustee, said it was the encouragement of many people that made her decide to run as a write-in candidate. She calls the sewer debt and water the two most important issues facing the township. “The moneys for these accounts are put into money markets and other high-yield accounts to get the best interest rates possible for township residents,” said Harmon, who said her background in accounting and as a finance manager make her qualified for the job. Harmon was defeated by challenger Lana Theis in the primary by a vote of 844-784. Theis said her priorities are figuring out how to shrink government and making it more accountable to the people. “'The economy is tough and government needs to respond accordingly,” said Theis. “I intend to work with the board to review the budget and cut costs wherever possible,” Theis said the treasurer’s office should be more accessible to people and that all tax information should be available online. A friendly farewell Chief Jim Reed retired from the Howell Area Fire Department Oct. ^ 0 after almost 35 years of public service to Howell area residents, 19 years of it served in the fire department. An open house held at the main station Oct. 10 drew many well-wishers from inside and out of Livingston County. During the gathering, staff presented him a retirement present, a shotgun, as well as a commemorative plaque, shown right. RiCK FITZGERAUJ. L IV INGSTON C O M M U N IT Y N EW S This wood plaque was one of the many gifts offered to outgoing Howell Fire Chief Jim Reed. Reed gets a congratulatory hug from Fire Marshal Todd Martin while Fire Chief Joe Schornack waits. Both men work for Commerce Township. CONGRESS FROM A1 Candidate viewpoints differ on energy, economics regardless of their political stripe, have been disenchanted with what’s been happening the last eight years in Washington, and will vote for the Obama- Biden ticket - and for him as a fellow advocate for change and Democrat. “People are finally wise to Mike Rogers; he tells you what you want to hear and then votes against you,” Alexander says. “The people who are most responffing (to our message) are Republicans, because they feel they’ve been betrayed by Bush- Cheney policies.” Rogers, 45, calls the economy and energy the two biggest campaign issues. Last week, Rogers voted against both $700 billion Wall Street bailout measures, despite pressure from the Bush administration, with the second bailout package passing. Rogers says he voted against both bailouts because “they were written by a Wall Street guy to solve a WaU Street problem.” Although Wall Street and the world markets have so far felled to respond positively to the rescue package, Rogers doesn’t foresee a 1929-style Great Depression. “There are interventions that didn’t occur during the Depression,” he says. “What we don’t want is wholesale panic.” Rogers says he is not being inconsistent in voting against the Wall Street bailout but in fevor of the $25 billion earlier approved in loans to U.S. automakers, which he likens to comparing apples to oranges. “We said to the banking companies: You’ve got a blank check, while the car companies had to borrow at 20 percent interest,” Rogers says. He says the money is being made avffilable so the car companies can retool to make more fuel-efficient vehicles. “They have to pay it back, with interest, and we get cars that are more fuelefficient to drive.” he says. Alexander calls the economy the major short-term issue in the campaign. “The immediate (problem),” Alexander says, “is to restore confidence by restructuring sub-prime loans,” he says. ‘"The long-term issue for Michigan and the district is we need new, good-paying jobs.” Alexander also would get help for homeowners facing possible foreclosure and would push for health care coverage for all citizens. “I call for improved and expanded Medicaid and Medicare to cover everybody,” he says. Rogers wants to break U.S. energy dependence on foreign oil, and Ids proposal to deal with it is outlined in a bill he has proposed touting a combination of nonrenewable fossil fuels, such as development of domestic sources of oil and gas, “green” technology, such as wind and solar power, and nuclear energy. Rogers says the hundreds of million of dollars in oil revenues the U.S. sends countries like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Russia each day exposes the U.S. to additional danger from terrorists and those with ill intentions towards the U.S. “(My energy plan) helps our economy, and we’re not sending money to those who would put us in harm’s way,” he says. Saying American families are suffering because of high energy prices, Rogers says he supporte drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and offshore oil drilling on the continental shelf. “We have $60 trillion of oil reserves in the ground, and it is ridiculous to say we’re not going to use it,” Rogers says. Alexander vehemently disagrees. “We don’t know what to do with the nuclear waste, and both ANWR and offshore drilling won’t give us any oil for seven-10 years,” he says. Alexander says the answer is investing in clean technologies such as wind and solar power, rather than in nonrenewable energy sources that cause pollution and exacerbate global warming. “Our feture is not in fossil fuels,” he says. Rogers says other such initiatives now taking place that he supports include the cellulosic ethanol plant to be built in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, using the UP’s vast stretches of forest land. “I was for this before it was chic to be,” he says. Cellulosic ethanol reduces 8th Congressional District ■ Name: M ik e R o g e rs . A g e : 4 5 . P a r ty : R e p u b lic a n . R e s id e n c e : H o w e ll . O c c u p a t io n : 9 t h D is t r ic t C o n g r e s s m a n . ■ Name: B o b A le x a n d e r . A g e : 6 3 . P a r ty : D e m o c r a t . R e s id e n c e : E a s t L a n s in g . O c c u p a t io n : G o v e r n m e n t a l a n d b u s in e s s m a n a g e m e n t c o n s u l t a n t . greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent over reformulated gasoline, compared to ethanol from com, which may not reduce GHG emissions at all. Rogers voted with the majority last month for passage of the Great Lakes Compact, designed to protect the world’s largest fresh water resource from diversion outside the Great Lakes basin. However, in 2005 he voted against the ban on oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes, calling it a matter to be decided by the states. SUPERINTENDENT FRO M A1 Craig accepts a different job Craig, 56, who has been the district’s superintendent since July 2006, said Monday that he would take a job as director and chief operating officer of the Middle Cities Risk Management Trust and the Middle Cities Workers’ Compensation F\md. The Lansing organization invests in insurance for dozens of school districts in the state. “They had a vacancy, and it made sense for me to accept the opportunity at this point in time,” said Craig, who has been involved with the organization since it began in 1987. The move leaves the financially ailing Brighton district with just one permanent central office administrator. Once Craig leaves at month’s end, the remaining central office administrators will be Baiba Jensen, director of curriculum, and Peggy Moyer, interim assistant superintendent of human resources. All of that comes at a time when the district is struggling to cut an additional $2.5 million out of its current year budget. Craig said he would be working to stabilize things over the next three weeks before he leaves. “I want to be sure to identify immediate tasks that we need to address including the budget as well as the bond and sinking fund elec- ^ tion coming up Nov. 4,” Craig said. School board president Bill Anderson calls Craig’s departure, “a big loss.” “I like Jim, and I like working with him,” said Anderson. “It’s a pressure cooker ^ because we are understaffed in Brighton.” Craig said that although his new job will be in Lansing, he plans to stay in the Brighton community and will be available for consultation. Lisa Caroiin can be reached at 810-844-2010 or at icaroiin@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com. GAS FRO M A1 Prices will vary by station it’ll probably go back higher,” he said. Huff said he is waiting for gas prices to go still lower. “I’ll be happy when they’ll be back to $2.50,” he said. Prices vary widely The price of gasoline in the Fowler^e area can vary as much as 10 cents a gallon, depending on location. On one recent day, the lowest price proved to be at a Sunoco station on Grand River Avenue between Fowlerville and Howell. The station has been owned by brothers Mike and Bill Bazzi for about 10 years. On this day, the Bazzis were charging $3.61 per gallon, compared with other stations in Fowlerville that were at $3.63 and even upwards of $3.71 for credit purchases. Earlier this week the per-gallon price at the station was down to $3.03. But while drivers might be focused on the price of filling up their tanks, station owners are trying to stay competitive and draw customers in to ^ sell the more profitable items ^ from their convenience stores. “That’s where my profit is,” said Mike Bazzi, pointing to bottles of juice and beverages in the Howell Township store that the brothers expanded in 2004. g He said they have been fortunate to have regulars stop in to gas up and shop. “Customer service goes a long way,” he said, “People are going to come in here just for the fiiendship. 'They know I’m fair.” Bazzi said that on any given day or week, prices will fluctuate between stations in the area - that sometimes he’s lower or higher. “We’ve always tried to be competitive,” he said. “There hasn’t been much of a margin to begin with.” Bazzi said station owners are fortunate to make 3 to 5 cents per gallon. “It’s tough. It’s been really ^ tough,” he added. “Thank God " we’re surviving.” Anthony J Puente, Agent 9245 E M36 Hamburg, Ml 48139 Bus: 734-449-2200 www.tonypuente.com STATI FARM INSURANCI ^ LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.* Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Check us out online! miive ■ ■ M m BaHR \r OplV w rwmr viflAiiivi **.*^’‘* ■—*»*—«* www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Keep up to date on what’s happening between weekly editions of The Livingston Community News by checking our new Web site. On the Web you can find updated versions of published stories, news that breaks between printed editions and additional content - such as more photos - that we couldn’t fit into the print edition. = THE LIVINGSTON = CO M M U N IT Y N EW S miive .com www.mlive.com/livingstonconiiTiunityneiws THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008 A5 Candidates stress fiscal responsibility ELECTION 2008 Hamburg Township faced with reduced revenues BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Life was good back in the boom days of Hamburg Township. But rapid growth has slowed, property values are declining and the people hoping to govern the township the next four years say belttightening is a must. Coping with reduced revenues and maintaining services is top on the list of priorities of the candidates running in the Nov. 4 general election for treasurer and trustee on the Hamburg Township Board of Trustees. Republican Patrick Evon meets Democrat Linda Taylor in the race for treasurer while Republicans Michael Dolan, Bill Hahn, Chuck Menzies and Philip Semprevivo and Democrat Shannon Piper are vying for the four trustee seats. Evon, 67, defeated incumbent Roberta Balon-Vaughn in the August primary election. His top priority if elected is to do better cash flow projections and analysis. “We need to see the problems ahead of us,” Evon said. “I want to do the right job and supply good government and service to the people. I think that’s one of the things that gets lost when someone has been in an elected position a long time.” Evon and Taylor, 53, agree that while the treasurer’s job is part-time, the hours worked should be consistent, regular and posted. They each have spent time in the office since the primary election to learn how day-to-day business is done, and they each have corporate experience they said will be a benefit. “I understand the critical role of treasury in the operation of an enterprise,” said Hamburg Twp. Treasurer 4-year term, elect 1 Patrick Evon Age: 67. Party: R e p u b lic a n . Occupation: R e t ir e d in f o rm a t io n a n a ly s t w i t h EDS. Linda Taylor Age: 53. Party: D e m o c r a t . Occupation: S e n io r e le c t r o n ic s b u y e r f o r a n A n n A r b o r - b a s e d c o m p a n y . • Hamburg Twp. Trustee 4-year term, elect 4 Michaei Doian Age: 37. Party: R e p u b lic a n . Occupation: P o lic e o f f ic e r . Biii Hahn Age: 65. Party: R e p u b lic a n . Occupation: R e t ir e d f r o m F o rd M o t o r C o . Chuck Menzies Age: 62. Party: R e p u b lic a n . Occupation: R e tire d f r o m s ta te D e p a r tm e n t o f M e n ta l H e a lth , c u r r e n t p a r t - t im e te a c h e r . Shannon Piper Age: 56. Party: D e m o c r a t . Occupation: R e g is te re d n u rs e . Phii Semprevivo Age: 67. Party: R e p u b lic a n . Occupation: R e t ir e d . F o rm e r c h ie f in f o rm a t io n o f f i c e r f o r B o r d e r s , e x e c u t iv e v ic e p r e s id e n t a n d c h ie f o p e r a t in g o f f i c e r f o r B. A l tm a n & C o . a n d o t h e r p o s i t io n s . Evon, a retired information analyst with EDS. “It’s not just a matter of balancing the checkbook and signing checks; it’s being a member of the management team.” Taylor, a 14-year electronics buyer for an Ann Arbor company, said the things she learns from still being on the job related to technology and efficiency are a plus. “I have many years experience negotiating and managing multithousand-dollar contracts and purchasing agreements,” she said. “This fiscal responsibility has taught me the importance of being accurate, diligent and detail oriented.” Fiscal responsibility and making sure township tax dollars are being spent wisely doesn’t rest only in the treasurer’s office, said the five trustee candidates. Chuck Menzies, 62, the only incumbent township official to make it through the primary election, said he hopes he’ll be successful in November so he can help guide a board of newcomers through the completion of the township’s first municipal water project and inevitable sewer rate increases needed to eliminate shortfalls in the township’s enterprise fund. “I listen, research and respond,” said Menzies, who is completing his third term as a trustee. “I believe in representing the people and, based on my experience, I am qualified for the job.” Although presenting the budget is the supervisor’s job, developing it should involve the full board, as well as the heads of township departments, said Philip Semprevivo, 67, a retired executive from Borders and B. Altman &Co. “It’s not being done that way,” he said. “The budget should be a financial plan for everyone to follow, not just an accounting of expenditures.” Preserving township services, such as police and fire departments, recreation, the library and the senior citizen center, without taxing Township clerk race the hottest local contest on Hamburg ticket ELECTION 2008 Ousted incumbent tries again as a writein candidate BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Before the August primary election, it looked like the candidate who won the Republican nod for Hamburg Township clerk would just sail into the position come November. A Democratic nominee and a decision from the ousted incumbent to try again as a write-in candidate has changed all that. Though there are contested races for treasurer and trustee, the one for clerk between Republican Matt Skiba, Democrat Debby Buckland and write-in candidate Joanna Hardesty is undoubtedly the hottest local contest on the Hamburg ticket in the Nov. 4 election. One thing he’s sure remains the same, Skiba said, is that residents want a change in township leadership. Hardesty, Supervisor Cindy Pine and Treasurer Roberta Balon-Vaughn all lost their August bids for reelection. “No matter what happens come November, I think the voters will speak in the same manner again,” said Skiba, 44, a small business owner. “Joanna Hardesty is not doing anything illegal by running again as a write-in, but the voters have spoken once, and I look at my primary challenger as being the Democratic nominee.” Before the primary election, Skiba was vocally critical of Hardesty’s character and actions in office, mostly related to a 2003 lawsuit her family filed against the township Police Department that she was not a party to. After announcing her decision to run again for clerk as a write-in candidate, Hardesty, 54, leveled her Hamburg Twp. Clerk 4-year term, elect 1 Debby Buckland Age: 57. Party: D e m o c r a t Occupation: P o lit ic a l c a m p a ig n f ie ld d ir e c to r . Joanna Hardesty Age: 54. Party: W r i te - in . Occupation: H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip c le r k . Matt Skiba Age: 44. Party: R e p u b lic a n . Occupation: O w n e r o f D e x t e r T e n ts . own criticisms about Skiba having to make court-ordered payments to a bank that filed suit against him last year alleging that he made charges he never intended to repay on a credit card it issued to him shortly before he filed personal bankruptcy. Both say it’s time to stop the attacks and focus on the issues. Buckland, 57, said she’s deliberately staying focused on the job at hand. “The clerk’s race interested me because it’s an important position,” said Buckland, 57, a political campaign field director. “The clerk oversees elections and accounting and general communication with residents. Openness and accessibility is key. That stops rumors and distrust in their tracks.” Budgeting in the face of declining revenues, slower growth and falling property values is going to be the biggest challenge facing the township in the next four years, Buckland said. Without cooperation and communication among board members, that task will be tough, she said. Sustaining services without raising taxes also will be challenging, Skiba said, adding that he is dedicated to working productively with the full board. “I have a great desire to see this township move forward peacefully,” he said. “I want to set the example of professional cooperation.” Her primary election defeat was not Hardesty’s main motivation for running again as a write-in, she said. “I have a passion for this community and concern for the negative impacts that could come with a change in office at this point,” Hardesty said. “There’s a lot of unfinished business.” High on that list, she said, is overcoming a shortfall in the enterprise fund that will result in a rate increase for the township’s roughly 3,100 sewer users. Hardesty defends the job she’s done in her 12 years as clerk, adding that she’s been responsive to residents and worked to promote quality- of-life services, such as' parks and recreation and the senior citizen center. Her loss in the primary was not a reflection of the job she’s done, Hardesty said. She attributes it to her opponent’s negative campaigning, voter apathy in primary elections that results in low turnout and the spoiling of about 25 percent of the absentee ballots cast in August because of crossparty voting. “As difficult of a task as I have in running as a writein, I am very optimistic,” Hardesty said. “I’m getting tremendous community support and I believe people will recognize me as a quality candidate and write my name in on the ballot.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. residents more for them will be a challenge, Semprevivo said. But it is attainable if the board and township employees work together. “I’m coming into this with an open mind and no agenda other than to help identify problems and do all I can do to work with others to get the problems taken care of,” he said. A thorough cash flow analysis is high on Hahn’s list of priorities. “There are some serious questions about revenue shortfalls and increasing levels of spending,” said Hahn, 65, a Ford Motor Co. retiree. Hahn also is anxious to become part of a cooperative, effective township team. “It’s time to go to work on the issues Hamburg Township has to address,” he said. Dolan, 37, is the son of Livingston County Commissioner Dennis,Dolan and husband of Pinckney Community Schools Board of Education Trustee Tabitha Dolan. “Hamburg Township is facing the same issue that all levels of government and most American families are facing - financing,” he said. “We need to think outside the box to control costs, streamline where we can and protect essential services.” A sluggish economy, reductions in revenue and declining property values are going to change the way things are done in Hamburg Township, said Shannon Piper, 56, a registered nurse. “Reducing waste of tax dollars and prioritizing needs and services available will be critical,” she said. “The new board will need to find added value for each tax dollar.” Her experience in management, problem-solving and analytical practices would help with this. Piper said. “It’s about the process, not the personalities,” she said. “Just having an opinion doesn’t get the job done. 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Sizes and options to fit any budget! 4i«i A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , O C T O B E R 17, 2 0 0 8 ON THE ROAD J E S S IC A M C IN T Y R E, TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Robert Hawthorne, a service technician at Superior Cadillac GMC, changes an air filter. A clean filter is one of several ways to improve gasoline mileage. Here's what you can do to improve gas mileage Carpooling is best, but maintenance is also important for fuel economy BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The best advice on improving the fuel economy of your car may not be practical or available for many people. “The best thing anybody can do is carpool,” says Rocl^ Roberts, the automotive technology instructor at Pinckney Community High School. For those who can’t share transportation, there still are plenty of ways to help combat the rising cost of gasoline by managing the little details that help with fuel efficiency, according to local experts. Proper maintenance helps, but how you drive is even more important, they say. According to the Web site, www.fueleconomy.gov, aggressive driving can lower your fuel economy by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. The site recommends using cruise control and to avoid idling. “Just lowering your speeds saves a lot of gas,” says Dennis Murphy, a service technician at Superior Cadillac GMC of Brighton for 26 years. “Coasting when coming up to a light. Don’t accelerate quickly.” Drivers who consult their owner’s manual and stick with its maintenance schedule are better off, Murphy said. Driving with a checkengine light on is particularly bad, he added. “When that is on, it (the vehicle) goes into a feed-fuel mode,” Murphy said. “Driving around with a check-engine (light) on is not good for the environment, and it’s not good for the gas.” The maintenance checklist at www.fueleconomy.gov includes: ■ Keep the engine properly tuned. Fixing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve your mileage by 40 percent, according to the site. Murphy recommended an engine decarbonizing cleaning every 30,000 miles. ■ Replace the filters, especially the air filter. “Any time your air filter is restricted the engine has a harder time,” Murphy said. ■ Keep the tires properly inflated and aligned. “Some people recommend over-inflating the tires, but you drastically reduce the life of the tire,” Roberts cautioned. ■ Use the recommended grade of motor oil. “Any type of additives typically don’t work. Usually, they are gimmicks and tricks,” Roberts said. Roberts admitted being diligent is difficult. “You have to be extremely disciplined,” he said. “Even myself, I am harder on the brakes than I should be. We live in such a fast-paced world. It’s a tradeoff. You spend extra money for fuel or you lose time.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livings1:oncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Little cars get lots of attention Owners love their fuel efficiency BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News It’s probably a good thing that Max Zanoni and Marbeth West aren’t shy, because these Livingston County residents attract attention every time they start their cars. Zanoni, of Genoa Township, and West, of Putnam Township, don’t drive flashy, sports cars, mammoth SUVs or classic cars that make people stop and “remember when.” . They drive small cars. Very small cars. “It’s like leading a parade no matter where you go,” said West, who drives a 9.8-foot-long, three-wheeled Chinese-made Wildfire. “On the highway, people are always pulling up next to me and snapping pictures with their cell phones.” “You do atlract a lot of attention,” agreed Zanoni, who drives an 8.8-foot-long smart fortwo Passion Coupe. “But the nice thing is that everyone smiles and waves.” While their two alternative vehicles are quite different in form and function, they do share one thing Zanoni and West both appreciate: good gas mileage. In West’s case, it’s 70 mpg and in Zanoni’s 40 mpg. “I can’t use it to go to Home Depot and buy sheets of plywood,” Zanoni said of his smart fortwo. “But I don’t visit the gas station that often either.” PH O TO S : L E A N N E SM ITH, TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S The car used by Max Zanoni's EcoSafe company in Genoa Township is this smart car, created by Oaimler-Benz and Swatch.The car backs up the company's environmentally friendly practice of softening hard water without sodium or potassium. 'The car goes well with Zanoni’s business, EcoSafe, which sells a water conditioning system that uses neither salt nor potassium chloride to soften hard water. “'The car reinforces the eco-fiiendly theme,” he said. “I’m always looking for efficient, ‘green’ ways of doing things.” Zanoni saw his first smart car six years ago on a family trip to Italy. He paid $99 to reserve his smart car when they were introduced in the U.S. He got the car in July from Michigan’s only dealership, in Bloomfield Hills, and at that time had one of 430 in the state. The smart car started in the early 1990s as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Swiss watch manufacturer Swatch. Penske Automotive Group-owned smart USA is the exclusive distributor in the U.S. There are 73 dealers in 35 states and sales are expected to top 20,000 nationwide this month, according to company reports. While Zanoni’s car is registered and plated as an automobile, West’s $7,731 Crossfire, which does not have air bags or a reinforced passenger compartment, is registered and plated as a motorcycle. It has a smaller engine, but provides good, basic transportation without a lot of friUs, West said. Unlike Zanoni’s car. West’s car seats four, and on a recent shopping trip she hauled two buckets of diywall compoxmd and a week’s worth of groceries home in it. “And you can run aU week on about $10 of gas,” she said. West was so impressed with the car that she received in July from a dealership in Steubenville, Ohio, that she started selling them at her business, American Sports, 4780 E. M-36 in Hamburg Township. “'This is a new concept,” West said. “It’s a kind of autocycle. It’s not for everyone, but if you are ecology minded and adventuresome, it’s a great car.” Marbeth West is known around Pinckney and Hamburg ^ Township as "the lady with the funny little car." She drives this Wildfire, which reaches speeds of 65 mph and gets about 70 miles per gallon. Little cars, b ig mileage T h o u g h they're small in size, air conditioning, power Livingston C o u n ty residents w h o are g iv in g smaller, alternative vehicles a try so far are p retty h a p p y with h ow miserly they are o n gas. smart fortwo Passion Coupe Price: $13,990 starting price. Registration, plates: Automobile. Length: 8.8 feet. Width: 5.1 feet. Weight: 5.1 feet. Fuel efficiency: 33 m p g city, 41 m p g highway. Fuel capacity: 8.7 gallons. Fuel: Premium. Engine: 1 liter, 3 -cylinder engine. Horsepower: 70. Transmission: Fivespeed automated manual transmission with paddle shifters o n steering wheel. Maximum speed: 9 0 m ph. Brakes: Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution. Accessories: A M -F M radio with C D player, heat and windows, central locking system with remote control, outside temperature indicator, lockable g love compartment are standard. Details: www.smartusa.com. Wildfire WF650-C Price: $7,731. Registration, plates: Motorcycle. Length: 118 inches. Width: 59 inches. Height: 65 inches. Fuel efficiency: 70 m pg. Fuel capacity: 5.8 gallons. Fuel: Regular unleaded. Engine: 650-cc Hi-Po liquidcooled engine. Four-stroke twin. Horsepower: 26. Maximum speed: 65 mph. Transmission: Four-speed manual, plus reverse. Brakes: Front and rear drum. Accessories: A M -F M radio with cassette player, heater, sun ro o f Details: www.wildfi revehicles. com. Sources: Smart USA a n d American Motorsports. Livingston dealerships push fuel-efficient vehides However, some buyers in county still need larger, roomier cars BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News special Writer If you are among the dwindling number of people in the market for a new car these days, fuel efficiency is likely to be high on your fet of priorities. “Riel efficiency is the only thing anyone is asking for,” says Don Yierling, general sales manager at Dick Scott Motor Mall in Fowlerville. The dealership, which sells Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles, has taken a few hits in the past several months as gasoline prices soared and financial markets tumbled. The dealership is counting on its lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles to keep sales at least as high as those of last year, Vierling said. “Our Dodge Calibers and Avengers, Chrysler Sebrings, the PT Cruisers and Jeep Patriots all get 30-plus miles per gallon in highway driving,” he says. The story at dealerships throughout Livingston County is similar. Each domestic and foreign automaker has its own fuel-efficient vehicles that dealership sales staffs are touting to customers. Brighton Honda will soon offer the 2009 Insight, one of the two most ftiel-efficient cars you can buy for 2009. (The most fuel-efficient car, by government measurements, is the Toyota Prius, but there is no 'Toyota dealership in Livingston County.) “We already offer five very fuel-efficient vehicles, most of which get higher mileage in actual use than the sticker shows” says Brighton Honda sales manager Rob Gatschell. “I just finished driving a Pilot, which stickers at 16 city and 22 highway, and I got 18 in city driving. Our CRV stickers at 20 city and 26 highway, but you’ll get better than that, too,” he says. At Waldecker Pontiac-Buick Rision and Escape all get in ex- ® cess of 25 mpg and we’re selling a lot of them,” Socha says. While most prospective buyers seek fuel efficiency, there still is demand for larger vehicles, according to salespeople. Soccer moms, sports enthusi- ^ ST E PH EN IE KO EH N . S P E C IA L T O TH E N EW S Rex Burnham, of Waldecker Pontiac-Buick in Genoa Township, prepares to show a new Pontiac G5, which the dealership says can get up to 44 mpg. Burnham says mileage depends to a great extent on driving habits, including the use of cruise control, speed under 70 mph, and fully inflated tires. in Genoa 'Township, sales manager Joe Matonic says he noticed consumers moving toward fuel-efficient cars nearly two years ago. Today, customers can choose firom several models that get good mileage, including the Pontiac G5, a four-<ylinder automatic that uses r e ^ a r gas and gets up to 44 miles per gallon, Matonic says. The Pontiac G6 gets as much as 36 mpg, making it another good choice, he said. 'The 2009 Pontiac Vibe, a five-passenger crossover vehicle, also gets “close to 36 miles per gallon in highway driving, he adds. “Everybody is switching to fuel-efficient vehicles,” says Tina Socha, sales representative at Fowlerville Ford. 'The Focus, asts, larger families and those with pets need space, even at the cost of a few miles per gallon. “Some of them start by looking at the smaller, fuel-efficient models,” Vierling says. “‘But, when they get in them, they’re not ready to settle for less space.” That the more fuel-efficient vehicles generally cost less may become a more important consideration, given the current tight credit market that has cut showroom traffic down nationwide in September and so far during October. “It hasn’t hit us too hard, yet,” Matonic says. “We had a pretty good September, but we’ve had to cut our advertis- ^ ing down some,” he says. “Livingston County doesn’t seem to have been hit as hard as many other areas.” WINTER READY YOUR VEHICLE SERVICE HOURS: MON.-FRI.7:30 A.M. -6 P.M. • SAT 8 A.M. -1 P.M. 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Most of us, said the host of Public Television’s “On The Record” program, “vote more with the gut than the brain.” That’s why, Skubick said, John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his running mate. That’s why, he said, Barack Obama gave his nomination acceptance speech in an outdoor stadium. It had everything to do with the visual message. Skubick was the speaker for the “Good Morning Livingston” program Tuesday - exactly three weeks from Election Day - hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. He said that if the election were today, Obama would clearly win. But he added that there are still three weeks to go and a lot can change in the final three weeks before a presidential election. Skubick urged people to do several things before heading to the voting booth. ■ Watch the final presidential candidate debate, which was the night of his talk. ■ Be wary of political ads. “They are misleading and don’t tell the truth.” ■ Be suspect of polls. Pollsters do not call cell phones, so they tend to reach older voters. While it sometimes is hard to find things to cheer about in the weeks leading up to an election, I make these offerings: Cheers: To the leadership of both the Republican and Democratic parties in Livingston County for issuing a joint (bipartisan?) statement on respecting each other’s political yard signs. Signs have sprouted all along major roadways and throughout neighborhoods. Allan Filip, chairman of the Republican Party, and Judy Daubenmier, chairwoman of the Democratic Party are asking us all to respect political signs as private property and expressions of free speech. The statement says, in part: “We encourage debate and spirited campaigning, but that should never include unlawful activities or personal attacks. There are important philosophical differences between the two parties and our candidates, but we must be civilized in our conduct. Theft and vandalism only taint this very important process.” The statement was issued after reports that hundreds of signs had been stolen or vandalized. Shame on those who have so little tolerance in a different point of view that they resort to childish, disrespectful behavior. Cheers: To all of those who met the Oct. 6 deadline for registering to vote for the first time. The experts are predicting a record turnout for the Nov. 4 election. Some even are suggesting that regular voters seek absentee ballots to take the pressure off polling places on Election Day. However you decide to cast your ballot, the important thing to do is vote. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. 1 The daughter of Eliza Childers is portrayed by Ashleigh Gramer. Eliza Childers was born into slavery in 1824 in Kentucky. She couldn't read, write or count, but her 10 children went on to very successful careers, including Lulu, portrayed above, who founded the School of Music at Howard University. The tour group stops at the McPherson M au so le um , where W illiam and Elizabeth McPherson are portrayed by Duane and Esther Brown. At left: David Finney, dressed as a Union soldier, talks about the Soldier's Monument honoring all who died in the Civil War. The granite monument cost $1,050 and was erected in 1895. More than 160 Civil War veterans are buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell. Halloween in Howell T o u rs b rin g life to L a k e v ie w C e n n e te ry Visitors learn history of Howell's early settlers through role-players BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News “They called me Uncle Abe,” said DeWayne Bassette, playing Abram Losford, the first black man to settle in Howell in 1857. He was one of 15 featured stops during the twilight tours of historic Lakeview Cemetery in Howell, showcasing the city’s Revolutionary and Civil War heroes and others. After fleeing a Kentucky slave master for the third time, Losford was embraced and protected by Howell residents making good on a promise made to him during a brief stagecoach stop. Some folks noticed the barber’s chair inside and asked where they could find the barber since Howell was in need of one. Losford, openly admitting his slave status, said “I’m the barber” en route to Detroit, where he could find employment but recede into the population should a bounty hunter come looking for him. “The people of Howell told me, ‘If you become our barber, then the Fugitive Slave Act will not affect you while we’re here’... and they helped me take that barber’s chair off that stagecoach,” said Bassette. “The people of Howell were good to me and I appreciated that.” 'Taking an idea fix)m another community, the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority hosted its first round of Lakeview Cemetery tours Oct. 10. “It was a huge success,” director Debbie Mikula said. A second twilight tour is planned for Oct. 24. Tour guides led groups to the grave sites, under a canopy of fall color, near water as smooth as glass, making it easy for visitors to see why Howell’s earliest settlers would chose to spend eternity on this 16- acre parcel of land situated on the west shore of Thompson Lake. Community theater performers, speaking on behalf of the deceased, educated and entertained the crowds. Morris Thompson is another resident at Lakeview Cemetery, an heir to the family that opened their private cemetery to neighbors. While he was connected on his mother’s side to Louis Morris, one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Thompson family was well known locally for not only donating the cemetery land, but the adjacent city park. Thompson had a flour mill at the outlet of the Thompson Lake (now Jonna’s Market shopping plaza), while his father built the area’s first lumber mill on the same lake. Ac- Jeanette Freeland, of Howell, attended the tour "because it sounded interesting." Despite being born and raised in the city, she still learned quite a bit about about the place she calls home. cording to re-enactor Dave Lucas, Moses Thompson, the father, had an appreciation for two things: the area’s trees and a desire to make money. He put the two together, created the lumber mill and supplied most of the lumber for all of the early buildings in Howell. “I suppose that makes us more importot than the McPhersons,” he joked, suggesting the two families were regular competitors. The cemetery walk included two stops for Howell’s legendary SEE CEMETERY, A8 Scare up some fun downtown BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Uvirtgston Commur\ity News From spoolgf storytelling to trick-ortreating to creepy campfires, downtown Howell will be a hotbed of Halloween activities for all ages Oct. 24-25. An adult-only Halloween party joins the two-day lineup this year with festivities set Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave. “It’s our new fundraiser,” said Opera House sales manager Sharon Fisher. “We’ll have a card reader, cash bar, costume contest, pizza at midnight, a D.J. and more.” Tickets cost $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. Costumes are mandatory, according to Fisher, who will transform for the evening into an old, green-faced witch. Earlier in the day, at 7 p.m., the building will welcome an anticipated 100 people looking for fi^ , family-oriented scaiy stories told by members of the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild. “It’s something we’re doing both (Friday and Saturday) evenings for f i^ - something we give back to the com- SEE EVENTS,A8 Oct. 18 countywide charity event planned for Red Cross chapter Fire stations to serve as drop off centers BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Just as there is no financial goal set for next Saturday’s “Resupply the Red” charity event benefiting the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross, there is no limit to what community members can do for some of the county’s most well-known first responders. According to Howell’s Interim Fire Chief Andy Pless, Livingston Coimty residents and business professionals are generous wift their time, money and resources, always Resupply the Red ■ What: A charity even t b e n e f it in g the L iv in g s to n C o u n t y C h a p te r o f the Am e r ic a n Red Cross. ■ When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. ■ Needed items: C a sh o r checks, bottled water, Gatorade, flashlights, ca ns of regular coffee, n ew blankets, knit hats, so c k s a n d gloves. ■ Where: D o n a t io n s will be acce pted at a n y fire station in L iv in g s to n C o u n t y a n d at the Am e r ic a n Red C ro s s b u ild in g , 1372 W. G ra n d River Ave., Howell. ■ Who: E v e ry o n e is e n c o u ra g e d to m a ke a d o n a t io n , re ga rd le ss o f the am o u n t . ■ Why: All em e rg e n c y su p p lie s we re lost d u e to f lo o d d am a g e last month, m a k in g it difficult for v o lu n te e r s to he lp v ic tims o f to d a y 's natural disasters. ■ Details: 517-546-0326. willing “to give whatever they can.” He hopes the trend will continue Saturday, finm 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as fiirefighters across the county accept donations for the local Red Cross chapter devastated by last month’s floods. “When everyone realized how much was lost we started planning,” said Pless. As a member of the volunteer group’s board of directors, Pless was able to see firsthand how five feet of flood waters destroyed all emergency supplies stored in the Howell building’s lower level. Food, water, fay clothes and blankets, everything was lost. “Some of this stuff is going to be replaced by insurance eventually, but there could be a significant event right now,” Pless said. This charity event is designed to provide Red Cross volunteers with the necessities to respond for disaster relief immecliately. Red Cross Executive Direc- They're always there to help out everyone else. Now they need the help.' Andy Pless, Interim Chief for the Howell Area Fire Department tor Diane Serra and her crew respond to eveiy fire, flood and natural disaster in Livingston County with warm blankets, a little f(K)d and a lot of hope. Even before their building was completely pumped free SEE RED CROSS, A8 A8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008 County health department promotes cancer screenings; some available for free October is cancer control and prevention month BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Screenings for specific types of cancer need not cost a lot of money and can be effective tools in detecting cancer early. The Livingston County Department of Public Health is promoting cancer control and prevention during the month of October. “Cancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans, exceeded only by heart disease,” says Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for the Livingston Coimty Department of Public Health. Screening can detect cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, cervix, prostate, oral cavity, and skin at earlier stages when treatment is more likely to be successful. Cancers that can be prevented or detected by screening account for about half of all new cancer cases. Michigan’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to women in Livingston County. For those women who qualify for the Title 15 program, free mammograms are provided at two offices in the county, located adjacent to the Woo^and Health Center on Grand River Avenue in Genoa Township and adjacent to St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell on Byron Road. According to a physician reimbursement representative fi'om the state, women must be over 40, be uninsured or imderinsured, and must meet certain income guidelines to qualify. Breast cancer ranks third Cancer answers ■ L iv in g s to n C o u n ty D e p a r tm e n t o f Public Health: 517-546-9850. ■ M ic h ig a n Breast a n d Cervical C a n ce r C ont rol Program; 5 1 7 -545 -6 61 8 or 81 0-844 -7 55 5. ■ U n ive r s ity o f M ic h ig a n C an ce r A n sw e rL in e ; 8 0 0 -8 6 5 - 1125; w w w .m c a n ce r .o rg . among cancer deaths in women in Michigan (after lung and colon cancer.) The local chapter of the American Cancer Society reports that an average of 80 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Livingston County. More than half of breast cancers occur in women over age 65. “A lot of women seem to think of breast cancer as a middle-aged disease, and as they get older, they anticipate that if they were going to get breast cancer, they would have already had it. Therefore, they aren’t as careful about getting screened,” says Dr. Kathleen Diehl, assistmit professor of surgery at the U-M Medical School. She says the risk of breast cancer increases with age, and does not drop off until after age 84. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer (other than skin cancers) in men in Michigan since 1991. The local health department reports that an average of 72 men are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in Livingston County, and the majority of cases occur in men over the age of 65. The American Cancer Society says that prostate cancer strikes one in sbc men. It recommends annual screenings for men beginning at age 50. COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK Summer time fun at Pinckney Community Public Library COURTESY , S A R A CASTLE , P IN C K N E Y C O M M U N IT Y P U B L IC L IB R A R Y Erik Reichenbach, back row in orange shirt, helped members of the Pinckney Community Public Library's 2008 Summer Teen Read program celebrate at their final party this summer. Reichenbach, from Hamburg Township, was a castaway on CBSTV's "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites." Crafty kids and teens sold their handcrafted creations at the Pinckney Community Public Library's annual Kid & Teen Craft Fair last July. The Pinckney Community Public Library's 2008 Quidditch participants were, left to right, back row to front, Ben Schmitter, Jacob Schmitter, Yannick Christensen, Hannah Christensen, Adam Flickema, Rachel Flickema, Hannah Flickema, Nathan Christensen, Max Toploski, Luke Flickema, Amanda Keiser, and Hava Topolski. Instead of using paint brushes, young patrons became artists with flyswatters at the Pinckney Community Public Library's Summer Buggy Craft Event. EVENTS FROM A 7 Activities will appeal to young and old munity that has supported us,” said Fisher. Also planned for Oct. 24, another day of cemetery walks will begin at 4:30 p.m. and nm every 15 minutes. Guided tours last about 90 minutes with multiple stops at the grave stones of 15 of the city’s most influential residents. Costumed performers, acting On behalf of the deceased, talk about their lives and the important role they played in shaping Howell. Oct. 25, the Downtown Development Authority’s Legend of Sleepy Howell returns for a sixth year with a haimted alley, costume contests for both canines and people, hay rides. broom ball and more. A full list of activities, beginning at 5 p.m., can be found on the DDA Web site at www.downtownhowell. org. Family scary stories will continue at 7 p.m., Oct. 25 at The Opera House, followed by adult-only storytelling at 9 p.m. Seating for the adult event is limited, so registration is encouraged. Fisher advises those attending the adult event, which costs $15 per person, to look for the building’s resident ghost, Meredith. According to legend, Meredith was a patron of The Opera House. “She stands at the top of the east staircase, gazing down into The Opera House, sobbing because she sees her husband with another woman,” said Fisher. When asked about the story’s credibility, Fisher answered, “It’s a matter of what you want to believe,” but it ties in nicely with The Legend of Sleepy Howell. “This the 6th annual Legend of Sleepy Howell and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever,” said DDA Director Nathan Voght. Featuring expanded attractions, DDA leaders hope to bring 8,000 people into the city, and as they leave, “I hope the comments will be ‘Wow, I can’t wait until next year.’” CEMETERY FROM A7 McPherson descendents in attendance McPherson family; One at the site of Jennie Rarmey McPherson, whose contributions earned her a park dedication on the North Michigan Avenue parcel, south of MacDonald Rmeral Home, and at the family’s mausoleum. “We’d invite you in, but it’d be a little cramped,” said Duane Brown, portraying family patriarch William McPherson at the family’s mausoleum. For Mark McPherson and his family, watching people portray his ancestors was a little strange, but fun. Mark McPherson is the greatgrandson of R.B. McPherson, maybe best known as the family member who built the well-known historic white home at 915 N. Michigan Ave. Though the family at one time occupied several of Howell’s largest homes, Mark McPherson is one of the last family members left in Livingston County, and lives in Brighton. He was joined on the tour by his wife. Sue, their daughter McKenzie, 9, son T.J., 12, and neighbor Barb Casselman. The family quietly enjoyed the tour and stories, until they reached the grave sites of their ancestors, and then they were all smiles, hugs and handshakes with the people portraying their loved ones. They were hoping to learn more about their family from the actors. “The family didn’t really talk about (their legacy) much,” said Mark McPherson. The tour didn’t reveal anything about their blood line, but Sue McPherson said it was a good time. “The kids were a little concerned about what (the deceased) people would think with everybody walking on them,” she said, “but I told them I think they would have liked that we’re learning about what they did for our community.” Duane and Esther Brown portrayed the late William and Elizabeth McPherson at the Oct. 10 cemetery tour. They taiked with McPherson family descendents, from left, Mark, Sue, TJ., 12 and McKenzie, 9. RED CROSS FROM A7 C O U R T E S Y A N G E L A FA R M ER Pheonix. left, and Sunora, Farmer Mayes. BIRTHS Phoenix and Sunora Farmer Mayes Angela Farmer and Scott Mayes of Pinckney announce the birth of their twin daughters, Phoenix Farmer Mayes and Sunora Farmer Mayes, born at home May 9. Phoenix weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 2l’;4 inches long. Sunora weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20'^ inches long. VOLUNTEERS T h is lis t in g o f v o lu n te e r o p p o r tu n it ie s is c o m p ile d b y th e L iv in g s to n C o u n t y U n it e d W ay. INVASTIVE SHRUB REMOVAL Oct. 2 1 ,1 0 a.m.-2 p.m. Help rem o v e inva sive sh ru b s at the Lyle a n d M a r y Rizor Na tu re Sanc tuary. Details: 517-655-5655. F o r a l is t o f c u r r e n t p o s t in g s , v is it th e W e b s it e w w w . I c u n it e d w a y .o r g . Emergency relief supplies wanted of water last month, volimteers were responding to Ore Lake homeowners flooded out of their Hamburg Township homes. An additional 18 Red Cross volunteers were down south helping Hurricane Ike victims. ‘"They’re always there to help out everyone else. Now they need the help,” Pless said. He encourages people to drop off money, bottled water, flashlights and socks to any of the county’s fire stations. Items will be stored at the former Hartland Township Hall and Pinckney fire station until the lower level of the Red Cross building is renovated. “I think the community will come through for us,” said Serra. She’s determined to turn the building’s flooding into a positive experience for the chapter. “If anything has come out of this, it’s created more of an awareness for us. This chapter has been in this county since 1917. It’s been through a lot” and managed to pull through. “We’ve had people stopping by just to give us hugs and good will,” Serra said. Others have come with checks. The Red Cross raised $6,000 in two weeks immediately following the flood. “There is an incredible sense of community spirit that we have here in Livingston County,” she said. And the experience, though devastating, has helped volunteers “understand what our clients must feel when they lose their home.” It is a feeling she hopes never to repeat. PODIATRIST Gary P. 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ZMb M. • Ann Arbor __________________________________________ 2 9 0 6 3 1 8 - 0 2 SYNOPSIS OF THE UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEEDNO OCTOBER I, 2008, 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, Rollin Green, Wally Qualls. Michael Sedlak and Mark St.Charles. Absent: Tracey Edry and George Kilpatrick. The following motions were approved: Agenda - Consent Agenda as revised - To Amend the PUD Amendment R 03-00 to allow one retail tire operation on lot *4 restricted to tires and wheels only from the original PUD agreement. Mr. Qualls amended the motion to add that all outside lighting be put on timers to be shut off 2 hours after regular closing hours. Require pumping data no less than yearly. To direct the Supervisor and Clerk to work with the Township Attorneys to draft the amendment and secure signatures. Treasurer Daugherty accepted the amendment - To Approve the Site Plan for Discount Tire R 03-00 PUD as submitted - To give permission to file the application for the Contested Hearing for Woodland Ridge and to use the Township Attorneys and all resources to get this done - To award the contract to Bob Meyers not to exceed $8,i;o.oo and authorize to utilize the funds up to $10,000.00 from the Land Development Fund. The Homeowners Association has agreed to their payment of 50% and that will be spread over 6 months - To approve the changes for the Mid Year Budget Adjustments as presented - To adopt the new Green Oak Charter Township FOIA Policy - To approve closing the Township Hall and authorize the expenditure of an additional one day of holiday pay. Treasurer Daugherty offered the amendment to allow the Clerks Department to take an additional day due to the Clerkis Department working the election. Trustee Green accepted the amendment - To approve the audit work of all utility funds by Pfeffer Hanniford Palka as presented - No Motions failed - Adjourn meeting at 9:30 p.m. A complete copy of the meeting minutes is available at our web site. Michael H. Sedlak Township Clerk Mark St. Charles 2nd Annua'*^ $ 3 . 0 0 * Sat., Oct. 25, 9am-5pm and Sun., Oct 26, 9am-4pm Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5 0 5 5 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor C la sses - Spinning, Knitting, Crocheting and Felting Vendors - Start your Christmas Shopping Early! Animals - Talk to breeders about their “fiber” animals | For more details call 7 3 4 -5 4 6 -0 0 3 2 or visit www.FiberExpo.com | IS YOUR BROKER LEAVING TOWN? 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Howell, M l 4 8 8 4 3 Howell, M l 4 8 8 4 3 ( 5 1 7 ) 5 4 0 0 4 0 3 ( 8 1 0 ) 2 2 9 - 6 5 1 5 www.edwardjones.com M em b e r S IP C Edwardjones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, OCTO BER 17, 20 08 A9 COMMUNITY CALENDAR f FRI, OCT. 17 CHAMBER BREAKFAST 8:30 a.m. Salem South Lyon Library, 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon. South Lyon Chamber breakfast. Details: 248-437-3257. RUMMAGE SALE 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 504 Prospect St, Howell. Details: 517-546-3660. A/so 9 a.m.-3 p.m. October 18. BLOOD DRIVE 10a.m.-3:45 p.m. S t Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11:30 a.m.-Bright start playgroup. For ages 6-18 months. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571, ext 223. SPAGHETTI DINNER 6 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 W. St. Paul St., Brighton. Fundraiser for Rachel Good. Details: 517-304-3116. FUNDRAISER 6:30 p.m. Lakelands Golf & Country Club, 8760 Chilson Road, Hamburg Township. Food, beverages, live jazz. Proceeds benefit Livingston Land Conservancy's Land Acquisition and Stewardship Fund. Cost $55. Details: 810-229-3290 or info@livingstonlandconservance. org. MOONLIGHT WALK 7 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark."Dying Grass Full Moon Walk." Cost $2. Register: 800-477- 3178. SAT OCT 18 YARD WASTE CLEAN-UP 8 a.m.-noon Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Road. Bring grass clipping, leaves, brush less than two inches thick. Details: 810-229-0560. WEBELOS-FORESTER 10 a.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. All requirements for this badge will be met during this program. Cost $5. Details: 800^77- 3178. A/so 2 p.m. BLOOD DRIVE 10a.m.-3:45 p.m. Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2101 5. Hacker Road, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. RED CROSS DONATIONS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All Livingston County fire stations. Help resupply the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross with disaster-response supplies lost in recent flood. Details: 517-546-0326 or www.liv-recross. org. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 1 p.m. Fowlerville High School Performing Arts Center, 700 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Performed by the Wild Swan Theater. C os t $3-$5. Details: 517- 223-6157. HARVEST DINNER 5-7 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1944 Oak Grove Road, Howell Township.Turkey dinner with trimmings, dessert and beverage. C o s t $4-$8. Details: 517- 548-3579. POLISH DINNER DANCE 6:30 p.m. mass; 7:30 p.m. dinner. St. Patrick Church of Brighton, 710 Rickett Road. With "Big Daddy Lackowski & His La Dee Das." Cost: $30. Details: 810-229-9863, ext 217 or 810-227-6254. EUCHRE 6:45 p.m. registration; 7 p.m. play begins. St. John Catholic Church, Thompson Hall, 2099 Hacker Road, Hartland Township. Cost: $5. Details: 810-220-7883. GHOULS'NIGHT OUT 7 p.m. Stout Irish Pub, 125 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Food, costume contests, dancing. Proceeds benefit child abuse prevention programming in Livingston County. Cost: $25-$35. Details: 517-548-2200. OPEN MIC NIGHT 7 p.m. Howell Elks No. 2168,2830 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Singers compete judge panel. Bring your own music or CD. Cost $10. Details: 517-546-4941. JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE 7 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road.Tickets: $35. Details: 810- 299-41340. OCTOBERFEST DANCE 7-11 p.m. Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 9565 Musch Road, Green Oak Township. Cost: $12. Details: 810-231-9199. FALL CONCERT 8 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M-36, Pinckney. The Livingston Symphony Orchestra. Cost: $5-$l 0. Details: 517-223-7191. SUN, OCT. 19 KENSINGTON ACTIVITIES • 10 a.m.- Wildlife badge. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. For junior Girl Scouts. All requirements for this badge will be met Cost: $5. Register: 800-477-3178. • 2:30 p.m.-Fall color walk. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Register: 800-477-3178. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 2-4 p.m.-Art reception. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6S71, ext. 223. FALL CONCERT 3 p.m. Brighton Center for Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road. Variety of music. C o s t $5- $7. Details: 810-229-5991. MON, OCT. 20 FREE FOOD 10 a.m.-3 p.m. OLHSA, 912 North St., Howell. Free USDA commodity food to eligible county residents. Details: 517-546-8500. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10 a.m.-Baby time. Pinckney Community Public Library 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878- 3888. Mondays in October. • 1:30-3 p.m. - Great decisions discussion program, Hamburg District Library, 10411 Merrill Road.Details:810-231-1771. • 6:30-7:45 p.m.-YA.PA.MA. book club.Teens and parents discuss "Ender's Game." Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571, e x t 223. • 7-8 p.m.-Book discussion group. "The Yiddish Policemen's Union." Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571, e x t 223. BLOOD DRIVES • 1-6:45 p.m. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton. • 2:30-8:15 p.m. Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 6686 Oak Grove Road, Howell Township. Details: 517-546-0326. TUES, OCT. 21 CHAMBER MEETING 8:30 a.m. 125 N. Lafayette, South Lyon. South Lyon Chamber of Commerce meeting. Details: 248- 437-3257. LIBRARY AaiVITIES • 10:30-11 a.m.-Fun and fit Child and adult group exercise. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. •11 a.m.-Family story time. Pinckney Community Public Library 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. • 6:30-7:45 p.m.- Amazing popcorn. Hamburg District Library, 10411 Merrill Road.Cost: $5. Details: 810- 231-1771. • 6:30-8 p.m.- Jewelry fundraiser. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Cost $15. Details: 734-878-3888. • 7-8 p.m.-Teen craft. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. S t Paul Lutheran Church, 7701 M-36, Hamburg. Details: 517-546-0326. BRIGHTON CHAMBER 5- 7 p.m. Mt. Brighton Bauery Restaurant 4141 Bauer Road, Brighton. Details: 810-227-5086. FITNESS FUSION 6- 7 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Cost: $50-$l 00. Details: 517-546- ■ 0693, ext. 0. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 13. PRE-NATAL WATER EXERCISE 7:45-8:35 p.m. Hartland Aquatic Center, 10635 Dunham Road. Details: 810-626-2279. Tuesdays. WED, OCT 22 BLOOD DRIVE 1 -6:45 p.m. Sanctuary at Woodland, 7533 Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 4:30,5,5:30 p.m. -Design-a-plate. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-623-5200. • 6:30 p.m.-Hamburg flyers. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878- 3888. •7 p.m.-World travel 101. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W. Grand River Ave. Register: 517-546- 0720. BRIGHTON CHAMBER 5-7 p.m. Stonefire Bistro, 440 W. Main St., Brighton. Octoberfest with AXIS for individuals 20-42 years old desiring to be a leader in Southeast Michigan. Details: 810-227-5086. PHOTOGRAPHERS MEETING 7 p.m. Independence Village, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. All skill levels invited. Details: 810-220-3354. WINETASTING 7 p.m. Village Manor Retirement of Hartland, 9501 E. Highland Road. Proceeds benefit Hartland Senior Center. Details: 810-532-6200. THURS, OCT. 23 FARM HALLOWEEN PARTY 10 a.m. Farm Center of Kensington Metropark. Dress in favorite farm animal costume and enjoy hayride and a pumpkin. Cost: $5. Register: 248-684-8632. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • Noon-Pinckney purlers knitting group. Pinckney Community Public Library 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888. Thursdays. • 1-3 p.m. - Biography: 20th Century. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. • 6-7:30 p.m.-Faux finishing techniques. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Cost: $12. Details: 734-878-3888. CHAMBER AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. Barnstormer, 9411 M- 36, Whitmore Lake. Pinckney, Lakeland, Hamburg, Hell Chamber of Commerce and Whitmore Lake Chamber of Commerce joint after-hours meeting. Details:810- 227-5086. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MON, OCT. 20 LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 p.m. Commissioners' Chambers Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3520. HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road. Details: 517-546-2817. PINCKNEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell Street, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206. TUES, OCT. 21 WED, OCT 22 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Media Center, 700 N. Grand Ave. Details:517-223-6016. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 2655 Clark Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632- 7498. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546-3520. BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7 p.m.Township Hall,4363 Buno Road. Details: 810-229-0550. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.,Township Hall, 3280 W.M- 36. Details: 734-878-3131. THURS, OCT. 23 HARTLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall,3191 Hartland Road. Details: 810-632- 7498. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road. Details: 517-546- 1588. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-3228. M O N E T TO D A L I ': Modern Masters from the Cleveland Museum of Art Masterpiece after masterpiece after | masterpiece. See them now. For tickets visit www.dia.org or the DIA Box Office. Members receive FREE tickets. Join today! 313.833.7971 cJticu. Bank of America' This exhibition has been a ga n ized by the Cleveland M useum o f Art in Petfoit, the exhibition is proudly sponsored by Bank of America Additional support has been provided by the M ichigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the City of Detroit. Piere Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Romarne iacaux (detail), 1864. Oil on fabric, 81.3 x 65 cm. The Cleveland M useum o f Art, Gift of the Hanna Fund 1942 1065. 0 The Cleveland Museum of Art. Amedeo Modigliani (Italian, 1884-1920). Portntiiofa IMomar) (detail), c. 1 9 1 7 -1 8 Oil on canvas; 65 x 48.3 cm The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift o f the Hanna Fund 1951.358. © T h e Cleveland Museum of Art. H e l p L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y ’s f i r e f i g h t e r s . . . R e s u p p l y t h e R e d Visit your neighborhood fire station Saturday, Oct. 18, between 10 a.m. an d 2 p.m., to help resupply the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The local Red Cross office suffered sev ere flood d am a g e Sept. 14. The $300,000 in d am a g e to the building will b e covered by insurance. But the c h a p te r also lost its disasterre sp o n se supplies. While insurance will eventually cover that loss, too, the ch a p te r n e e d s su p p lies now to be ab le to resp o n d to 'em e rg e n c ie s in the county. That’s why firefighters a c ro s s the county invite you to sto p by any fire station on Saturday, Cot. 18, to help the Red Cross g e t b a ck in the b u s in e ss of helping you. Donations in the form of c a sh or c h e ck s are especially helpful, a s they allow the Red Cross to buy su p p lie s a s n e e d ed . Donations of bottled water, Gatorade, flashlights, c a n s of regular coffee an d new blankets, knit hats, so ck s or gloves also ^re welcome. American Red Cross of Livingston County 1372 W. Grand River Ave. Howell, Ml 48843 Phone: 517-546-0326 On the Web at www.liv-redcross.org American Red Cross A lO TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FR ID A Y , O C T O B E R 17, 2 0 0 8 '•--^tirTTWIM People's Church has more room to work Pinckney Evangelical congregation nearly finished with $2.3 million expansion BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News People’s Evangelical Free Church started 55 years ago in the homes of its 10 founding families. Today its congregation is celebrating the completion of a $2.3 million expansion that has nearly doubled the size of its existing space at 425 E. Unadilla St. in Pinckney. Through it all, the church’s original mission of bringing the Bible to life and uniting its members in reaching out to others has remained the same. Now, says the Rev. Patrick Bonnie, its pastor. People’s Church has more room to work with. The addition started about a year ago after a planning process that involved revisiting the vision of the church’s founders and deCOU RTESY , V IC K I C A L K IN S , P EO P L E 'S C H U R C H Emma Albright, right, enjoys some cotton candy with her mom, Amy, at the grand opening celebration of the $2.3 miliion addition to People's Evangelical Free Church in Pinckney. veloping a way to build on that legacy and continue it on far into the future, Bonnie says. The addition, dedicated during services Sept. 14 and celebrated with a free family carnival Sept. 20, includes new nursery and toddler rooms, five classrooms for children and teens, a new administrative wing and updates to existing classrooms and the church sanctuary. “The truly awesome thing is that something like this could be accomplished during these tough economic times,” says Bonnie, who’s been at the church for 20 years. “We are anxious to see how God will continue to use People’s Church to serve the community with what he has provided.” The church is an active participant in Pinckney community events, such as parades and festivals, but members’ random offerings of free car washes, hot dogs or pop to anyone in town are its trademark. Parishioners have even been known to buy a few gallons of gas for a total stranger. These random acts of kindness, Bonnie has said, are part of the church’s “out-of-the-box” thinking. People’s Church was founded in 1953 by 10 families who had services in each others’ homes until the original church building was finished in 1954. The parsonage was completed in 1955, and the labor for both was volunteered by church members. Starting out as nondenominational. People’s Church joined the Evangelical Church of America in 1959. Its reputation for innovative programs started almost immediately when the Rev. F. Brooks Sanders started a “drive-in church” on summer Sunday evenings. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2011. ACHIEVERS Alvord elected to board of directors Bradley M. Alvord has been elected to Lindhout Associates board of directors. As a registered architect and director of the firm, Alvord will participate in the day-to-day management of the company. Lowry to provide pRFlD to military Lowry Computer Products will provide passive radio frequency identification (pRFID) electronic product code hardware, software, and professional services to the U.S Department of Defense, U.S Coast Guard, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Coalition Partners and other foreign military sales. The contract, which was awarded to Lowry Computer Products by the Army Contracting Agency Information V, ■M t rtfzs.A Technology, E-Commerce, and Commercial Contracting Center, could net $75 million. Howell teacher wins Microsoft contest Highlander Way Middle School Teacher Carole Colburn is the grand prize winner of the “Microsoft Inspired Teachers” contest. Colburn submitted the winning essay about four former students with distinctly different personalities and intellectual capabilities who helped her grow as a teacher and a person. The former students are Jenny Holden, Zach Mech, lyier Demaske and Hope Hersh. 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The new KLAA crossovers pit teams from the west division against the north division, and the south against the central, based on their regular-season divisional standings. Howell, the west division champ, hosts Lakeland, the north’s champ, to determine the KLAA’s Lakes Conference championship. I love this new format. It’s almost like throwing a preplayoff party. There’s an added air of excitement that wasn’t there during past regular seasons. I hke the element of surprise in not knowing which team you’ll be playing until the week prior. For coaches, it complicates how they prepare, from scouting to how to run practice. And it introduces programs that have rarely, if ever, played. New rivalries will be born. Here’s a look at tonight’s games: ■ White Lake Lakeland (6-1) at Howell (6-1) 7 p.m. - With tailback Bryce Lindberg healthy again, the Highlanders look tough to stop. Howell 24, Lakeland 10. ■ Walled Lake Central (2- 5) at Pinckney (1-6) 7 p.m. - With two last-place teams desperate for a win, this should be a fun game to watch. Walled Lake Central 14, Pinckney 8. ■ Waterford Mott (4-3) at Hartland (5-2) 7 p.m. - The Eagles, third in the KLAA west division, are motivated to get that playoff-clinching sixth win. Hartland 25, Mott 17. ■ Waterford Kettering (3- 4) at Brighton (1-6), 7 p.m. - The Bulldogs nearly beat Howell last week, losing 17- 14, to show signs of life in a hard-luck season. Brighton 20, Kettering 19. ■ Westland John Glenn (3- 4) at South Lyon (3-4) 7 p.m. - The Rockets have been close all season, losing three games by a combined 12 points. Westland John Glenn 28, South Lyon 21. ■ Clinton (4-3) at Whitmore Lake (6-1), 7 p.m. - The Trojans laid an egg at Sand Creek, losing 24-10, to spoil their unbeaten season. Clinton has won three straight. Whitmore Lake 24, Clinton 20. ■ Williamston (4-3) at Fowlerville (4-3) 7 p.m. - After a 17-0 win over Ionia, the Gladiators face another must-win game. Fowlerville 17, Williamston 14. ■ Last week’s record: 4-1. ■ Best pick: Howell 21, Brighton 17. Score: Howell 17, Brighton 14. ■ Worst pick: Whitmore Lake 25, Sand Creek 21. Score: Sand Creek, 24-10. ■ Season record: 32-11. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. A little fitness rivalry can be a healthy thing BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Howell’s Three Fires and Highlander Way Middle Schools have quite a streak going. Since the 2003-04 school year, one of the schools has earned the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports state champion award. Highlander Way physical education teacher TYicia Clark said there’s no rivalry with Three Fires, but don’t tell that to her students. The effort of her students won the award for the 2007-08 school year. “I’m proud because we beat Three pVes,” said Ethan Doyle, an eighth-grader at Highlander Way. “They are basically our rival because we’re in the same city.” To earn an individual Presidential Fitness Award that counts toward a state championship, students must test in the top 85 percentile nationally in events such as the mile run, the shuttle run, pushups or pull-ups, the sit and reach and sit-ups. Three Fires won the honor in 2003-04 and 2006-07 and Highlander Way in 2004-05, 2005-06 and last year. Breanne Casper, 13, an eighth-grader at Highlander Way, said it’s “cool to be known as physical fitness champions.” “I think eveiybo<fy improved a little bit” during the training, she said. Clark, in her seventh year teaching PE at the school, said having pre- and post-class fitness tests helps her students gauge how they’re doing. “It gives them a chance to see they’re building muscle,” she said. “I don’t put a lot of emphasis on it. The kids who do well push for the best. I would love to say it’s my teaching, but I would be lying to you.” Winning the award helps buck the stereotype that gym class is just for clowning around and for an easy grade. Highlander Way eighthgrader DJ. Arnold, 14, does pushups before Tricia Clark's physical education class earlier this week. Arnold helped the school earn the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports state champion award last year. Clark said. “It gives us credibility. (Getting a presidential fitness award), it’s just like wanting to get an A on a math test,” she said. No margin for error Bulldogs go to golf finals short 1 varsity player Golfer stays home to focus on studies BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Con)munity News The Brighton girls golf team has qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I state finals for the fourth straight season, but the Bulldogs won’t be going as a complete team. Junior Katie Chappelle will skip the tournament, set for today and Saturday at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers East course in East Lansing, for academic reasons. Chappelle has been juggling playing clarinet in the marching band and bass clarinet in the school’s wind ensemble with multiple Advanced Placement classes and golf this fall. She said missing a third day of school in the last 10 days for the state tournament and missing marching in today’s home varsity football game would “put me behind” academically. She said she is trying to improve several Bs on a recent progress report to maintain her 3.9 grade point average. She dreams of attending a top college, like the Northwestern University, the University of Michigan or the University of North Carolina, to become a doctor or nurse. She said earlier this week she had a quiz to make up and an important AP biology test coming Monday. “Between everything going on, I had to make a compromise,” she said. “I’ve missed a lot of school. I had to put my school first.” Chappelle puts a face on the delicate balance between academics and athletics for high-school athletes. Brighton coach Bill Miller said he supports academics, but the decision baffled him. He then added that one of his backups also passed on the trip, leaving him with just four golfers as of press time. The Bulldogs have no margin for error without that extra score to play with. Every other team will play five golfers and count the four best scores. “I just don’t know what I’m going to do,” Miller said. “Being short a girl, you are taking a 90s player and putting a 100-plus player in (for your team score). You B r i g h t o n s o p h o m o r e Erin Williams, seen here w a tch in g her tee sh ot at the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference tournament, will be a key player at this weekend's state finals. P H O T O S J IM JAG D F E L D , S P E C IA L TO T H E N EW S Brighton's Erin Williams, lining up a putt at the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Lakes Conference tournament last week, is coming off a round of 80 at regionals. Emmie Pietila, putting at the KLAA Lakes Conference to u rn am e n t , w ill le ad Brighton at the Division I state finals this weekend. are looking at 10 to 15 more shots (in the toimnament).” The twist completes a topsy-turvy season for the unranked Bulldogs, ranked fourth in the state in the preseason. The Bulldogs, who returned just two players from a team that finished a school-record fourth place at states, have been somewhat inconsistent. Two days after finishing a disappointing third in the KLAA Lakes Conference championship, the Bulldogs fared much better at regipnals, finishing third to take the final qualifying spot for states. Chappelle’s decision doesn’t seem to have divided the Bulldogs. “It might hurt the team a little, but she has other priorities. Nobody really blames her,” sophomore Erin Williams said. “We’ll just go and see how we can do.” Chappelle added: “I feel bad about not being able to share that experience, but I have no doubt that they will do well.” Williams and Emmie Pietila, both sophomores, are capable of going low. Williams shot an 80 at regionals. Pietila was second in the Lakes Conference meet with a 78 but has struggled with swing changes. “It’s been a lot harder than last year (to score well), but in the long run, it (my game) will be better with a more repeatable swing,” Pietila said. With junior Nicole Segler and freshman Erin Conway rounding out his lineup, MiUer is looking long-term. “This is a building for the future. That is what we have been doing all year,” he said. Chappelle is looking longterm as well, just from a different perspective. She hopes to play golf as a senior. “I still want to be a part of the team,” she said. “It’s been challenging. I’ll see what happens. Perhaps I’ll be able to do this once more.” Kathryn Chappelle said no one should hold this “tough decision” against her daughter. “For her, it (this fall) has not just been about working toward states. You’re working toward a lifelong goal. It is for a career in medicine,” her mom said. “Her goal is bigger than just states. 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Details; Craig Stewart, 810-923-5506, cstewart@ i9sports.com. ■ Basketball tryouts - The Brighton Travel Basketball club will conduct tryouts for boys in grades fifth and sixth from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 1 and Nov. 9 at the Brighton High School Fieldhouse.Teams will play in the South Lyon Big Cat Basketball league from December to March.To register visit www.brightontravelbasketball. org. Contact: Mike McClelland 248-390-6539. ■ Kensington Valley Baseball Softball Association - The KVBSA is accepting applications for travel baseball and softball teams for the 2009 season. Baseball will have multiple divisions (community, advanced and open) for U9-U18 and softball divisions between UlO- U18. Details: Jeff David, jeff.david@kvbsa.com. Web site: www.kvbsa.com. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation.org. ■ Drop-in basketball - Ages 18 and up can play from 8-10 p.m. Mon da ys and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School. 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G RA N D RIVER • HOWELL 517-546-2250 B Y J A S O N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News The ending was much more dramatic than the Hartland equestrian team was hoping for at the state fairgrounds in Midland. The Eagles had built up a sizable lead over the first three days while defending their Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association Division A championship, only to see archrival Milford make a remarkable comeback on Oct. 12. Leading by just 28 points heading into the final event, the Eagles’ hopes were dashed by a pair of disqualifications in the two-person speed relay. Assistant coach Kerby Suhre admitted he was ready to be “reserve champions.” After a Milford team was disqualified, Hartland’s final team of Emily Suhre and Paige Bolen pulled through to second place in the event, good enough to hold off the Mavericks, 399-386. “It was quite a roller-coaster ride the last couple of minutes,” Kerby Suhre said. Hartland’s six seniors will graduate next spring with two championships, and one second place, in their careers.' “I really don’t think I could have asked for a better ending for my senior year,” said Stefanie Perkins, a team captain. “It meant the world to me. My team did amazing. They stepped up to the plate. If someone fell down, someone picked them up. I’ve never seen a team like this before in my life.” C O U R T E S Y K E R B Y SU H R E The Hartland equestrian team won its second straight Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association state championship last weekend in Midland. In the back row, from left, are Tom Tyson, Lena Jagenberg, Abbey French, Hallie Trott, Katie Zadorozny, Taylor Sturtevant and Jake Myers. In the front row, from left, are Skylar Welti, Stefanie Perkins, Emily Suhre, Brittany Tripp, Paige Bolen, Sara Wimbrow, Kate Fliearman and Nick Gugin. Senior Kate Fliearman said it was hard to compare which Hartland team and which championship were better. “They are both equally as important and achieving,” she said. “Both (titles) showed we can still overcome the obstacles we’ve been given.” Perkins said the championships have been good for the team. “People would ask if we were a swim team,” she said. “Now people are starting to give us more recognition for our accomplishments.” Despite the graduation losses, a three-peat isn’t out of reach. Sophomores Skyler Welti and Taylor Sturtevant, two of the team’s top three season point-scorers, return. Welti scored 96 points at states. Five talented freshmen gained valuable experience on the ‘C’ team, Kerby Suhre said. He credited the arena Hartland built last year and the number of professional clinics put on by outside coaches for sustaining the program’s success. “That is carrying through as a foundation for all the success we’ve seen,” he said. 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Faster than the LeavesP AN AWESOME VALUE Very large 2 bdrm with walk-in closets, A/C,1 mi E of EMU $535. A must seel S 734-483-5620. Ann Arbor W. SIDE 2 bdrm. Washer/dryer. $850 inc utils. Sec 8 ok. Pets ok. RENTED! 2200 sq', 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 7210 Jackson Rd, $1300. www.rumasonry.com. or 810-231-5060. Ann Arbor 2 bdrm, walk to med school & Kerrytown $1100. 717-7003 9 onzalezrj1@hotmail Ann Arbor W. Side - FIR ST M O N TH FREE Bi level, 2 bdrm carport, deck, over 1000 sf. $900 -I- utilities. 734-223-4233. 2 BDRM BRICK RANCHAttached garage, near U/M stadium. $1200/mo. + utils. (734) 944-9044 SAVE OVER $100 per month in RENT! Movehby1(V31A)8 A lifestyle you deserve at a price you can afford! We offer spacious floor plans with tons of windows, (VA, Euro style eat-in kit & dishwasher in a quiet wooded community. Located seconds from Ford Lake & paries. Free water, sewer tt trash. Lincoln Consolidated Schools. ANN ARBOR W. SIDE - Laundry, quiet 1 bdrm walk-out. $590. No pets/ smoke. 734-418-2688 BEAUTIFUL, spacious 2- 3 bdrm apt. Wood floors, bsmt, w/ washer & dryer. Ann Arbor, 248-910-3303 $200/mol4br/2ba/5% down,20yrs,@8%! Listings 800-619-3816 xR687 APT. FOR RENT: 785 N. Maple #2, 1 bdrm w/1 car gar. $625/mo. (734) 426-8365 Brick School House- Min. S. of Ann Arbor. Lg. 2 bdrm, acre yard, laundry, $675. (734) 439-9658 Whitmore Lake-2600sf, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Small pole barn, shed, fenced yard. $1500. (734) 637-0530. ATTRACTIVE b LARGE 1 bdrm Ypsi, Free Heat $485. Studio $435. 734-754-1952 Free 1st mo : Whitmore Lake 2 bdrm, washer/ dryer w/lake access. $725/mo. 734-323-0598 Ypsi 3 bdrm. Fenced yard full Finished bsmt 1439 Giengrove Section 8 OK 734-717-8175 Avail 2 Bd. Quiet, Clean. Wood Firs, Laundry, A/C, Parking. No pets. Ypsi. $595. 734-528-2163 MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, appts, dishwasher, washer/ dryer. Refs. $700. 734- 439-4050/517-869-2737 Ypsilanti 3 bdr,1 bath, 2c garage, basement. Sec. 8 OK. $1100. (734)717- 4468 or 972-8929 Voucheis Weicom (734)482-3000 8990 Brookwood Ypsianti, Ml J Open PMon-Fri 9-5 Professionally managed by Huntington Management lAmmenities - Rent p C iq k ii^ u Avail. Now! MODERN APT. BLDG 2 bdrm apt. 6 blocks W. of dtwn Ann Arbor. Easy access to U/M & city bus lines. Ample parking 8 on-site coin laundry. Heat 8 water included. Mention this ad 8 receive V2 off your first month's rent. Call Campus Management@ 734-663-4101. PINCKNEY-2 8 3 Bdrm. $50 Monthly heat credit. $555-$750. 810-220-2360 TandRProperties.com Ypsilanti- 3 bdrm 1 bath ranch, 1088 Studebaker Ave. Fenced yard, pets OK. $850. 770-375-1611. PINCKNEY AREA 2 8 3 bdrm duplexes $550-$650. Lake access. No dogs. 734-878-6884, Ypsilanti 3 bdrm home, 1 bath, newly remedied. $895/mo. Sect. 8 OK. (734) 260-4811 Avail. Today! 2 bedroom located near Jackson/ Dexter Rd. split. Featuring A/C, dishwasher, balcony, $725/mo. Campus M gm t g 734-663-4101. WHITMORE LAKE 2 bdrm duplex, very nice, lake access, $800. 734-323-1945 Ypsi- Large 3 bdrm, -Istudy 2 bath, fenced yard, fin bsmt $9 7 5 -1- sec (734) 476-2284 Whitmore Lake - 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, basement, gar., $1085/mo. 810-623-2034. YPSI Remodeled 3 bdrm ranch, w/ family room 8 tarage, backs up to park 1000/mo. 734-424-0917 k 1 Bdrm start at*!H MOVES YOU IN! 2bdrmsM75* «430 I 2 Bdrm start at *500 Visit our office at 813 E. Michigan Ave! Ypsilanti i PASCHAIL APARTMENTS J Call daily 9-5 I 734.483.11361 1 After 5pm |r 734.320.9577 ^ ^ ^ m i f y o m e d & managed ^ BMfc forover^O^ar^ Awesome lg 1 bdrm EMU hrdwd firs, fireplace, utils incINo smoke pets $595. 734-461-6039 cGarage Parking and Storage ) Ypsi Twp., 1955 Tyler Rd 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fireplace, garage. $1 1 0 0 . Sec 8 ok. 734-748-8771 Beautiful Victorian large 2 bdrm apt, AVAIL NOW. Near downtown $895+ utils. 734-320-3201 2-CAR GARAGE downtown Ann Arbor w/heat 8 electric g (734) 216-3666 YPSI TWP. - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2.5 car garage, fenced yard. $875+ utilities. (734) 484-1696. Chelsea $525 quiet 1 bdrm w/ yard, parking, 3 blocks to downtown. (734)368-1972. Inexpensive Indoor/ outdoor storage, boats cars etc. (734) 483-4442 Z ' Lake and ^ I Recreational LProperty - Rental^ CLEAN 1 BDRM APT, E. of Ypsi. No pets allowed $460/mo. 734-546-3645 ^ fom e ^ um ish ^ Close to EMU Large 2 bdrm, hardwood floors, laundry, heat included. $650/mo. RENTED! Depot Town -Lg. 2 bdrm, room to entertain. Wash /dry, pool table, wireless, $1000. 734-657-5494 ANN ARBOR - E. Davis St. 3 bdrm furnished, dining rm, A/C, dishwasher, full bath 2 nd fir, laundry + stool in bsmt, back yard for grilling, no smoke/pets. $900 + utilities. (734) 663-8487. Brighton 1 + acre iakeview w/ lake access, 2 bdrm ranch, 1 bath full bsmt, all appliances, new carpet, lg 2 car garage, partially furn., $1250/mo. 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Journeyman letters must be on company letterhead, dated, signed by Human Resources, listing classification, dates served in the classification and what candidate did in that capacity. -ORMust be an Instrumentation and Controls (I8C) technician having at least four and one-half years industrial or equivalent instrument repair experience including two years of electronic control systems component repair experience. if you are interested in applying for this or other opportunities visit our website at www.dteenergv.com, select Careers, then select Search and Apply. Provincial House Make US a part of your day! sk.v.S (Comcast We'll keep you connected to your community with complete local news coverage. For home delivery, call 994-NEWS, or 1-800-589-6397. THE LIVINGSTON •» COMMUNITY NEWS COMM'IIIP • <0NNIcriD* COMnill W e are p ro u d to u se recycled n ew sp rin t TRUCK MECHANIC Exp with electronic disel engines 8 general heavy duty truck repair. F/T, w/benefits. 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Must be able to pass background check. 734-222-5902 ext. #1 Provincial House, a longterm care facility in Adrian, Ml is seeking a full-time Administrator, a leader with exceptional communication, facilitation and team-building skills who will report to the Administrative Director of Senior Services for ProMedica Health System. Interested applicants must have licensed nursing home administrator experience in a facility with 100 or more beds; IDS experience preferred. Requires demonstrated ability as a strategic business planner and implementation leader, with strong customer service orientation. Nursing home administrator's license in Michigan required. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates should fax a resume to 517-423-9799, Attn; Clinical Recruiter, or apply online at the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE Mtmher of PROMEDICA H E A L T H S Y S T E M FINANCE DIRECTOR Monroq Ml area ambulatory care corporation is looking for a Finance Director to manage accounting activities including the production of financial reports, grants accounting, month-end and yearly closings. An accounting degree'plus experience in health care accounting and reporting required. Send resumes to: Executive Director, Family Med. Center, 130 Medical Center Drive, Carleton, Ml 48117 or fax to 734-654-1052. Walton Agency - Health Insurance Administrative Associate. Qualified candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience with an insurance agency or carrier providing group health insurance support services including; generation of alternative group program quotations, servicing of participant claims/administration issues and development of proposals. Extensive understanding of Blue Cross / Blue Shield and several other alternative carrier plans is essential, along with a strong background In Excel. Send resume to Walton Agency, P.O. Box 3029, Jackson, Ml 49204. No phone calls will be accepted. EOE C Human Resources H O M E H E A L T H A ID E Hours available for Home Health Aide to provide personal, in home patient care. Excellent opportunity to gain nursing skills, while working flexible hours with patients, families, nurses and therapists. Must have previous patient care experience and reliable transportation. Please apply on-line at: www.cch.org Resumes/applications received via fax or mail will not be accepted. DENTAL ASSISTANT F/T Sterilization 8 Chairside. Energetic, experienced only. Fax resume to: 734-222-5252 Ch«tM« Community HoipHil 779 South Mam Sireai Chaltea. Ml 49118-1399 www.cch.org A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer i n r — ..I TOOL 8 DIE ASSOCIATE (2ND SHIFT 3-11:30 PM) TAC Manufacturing Inc., seeks to fill a position in our Tool 8 Die dept on second shift. Qualified individual will have completion of approved 4-year apprenticeship program or have at least 8 years experience in Tool 8 Die or Mold Making. Must be capable of maintaining tight tolerances on plastic injection molds and die cast molds. CNC, Wire, Sinker EDM and Master CAM experience a plus. If you are willing to learn and grow with A very organized and fast paced company please forward resume to: TAC Manufacturing, Inc. Human Resources 4111 County Farm Rd. Jackson, Mi 49201 Fax 517-780-3266 tmccann@tokairika- usa.com E.O.E. n Dental Assistant needed 2 days per week in a NE Ann Arbor private practice. Please fax resume to: 734-769-0298 Direct Care Im m ed ia te Inte rview s Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc, a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, is seeking Direct Care Workers and CNAs for our facilities in the Farmington and Ypsilantl/Ann Arbor areas. Full-time and Parttime positions available on all shifts. Duties range widely by level, but may include corrective teaching, accessing the’community, taking vitals, passing medications, general activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, feeding, assisting In the restroom, and other duties as assigned. Desire to work with people and proof of a valid driver's license a must. Must also be available to attend a 1 -week orientation, held 9 am-5 pm Mon-Fri. $9.00-$10.00 to start plus benefits. Training is provided. Apply in person for an immediate interview: Monday, Oct. 13 9am-5pm at: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers 25911 Middlebelt Rd. Farmington Hills, Ml 48336 (Middlebelt 8 11 Mile Rd.) Tuesday, Oct. 14 9am-6pm at: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers 5570 Whittaker Rd. Ypsilanti, mi 48197 (1-94 exit 183) If unavailable for immediate interview, submit an application 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday at any of our office locations (call for directions 734-482-1200) or visit our web site www.ralnbowrehab.com Drug-free workplace. EOE. Illl.icvome Everything Michigan L P N s : P r iv a te D u ty G re a t R a te s THE MEDICAL TEAM has immediate need for LPNs for private duty case in Ann Arbor, 12-hour night and day shifts. Must have excellent skills and caring attitude; top rates, supportive team. Please call Laurie Meguiar at 734-779-9700 or fax resume to 734-779-9799 or email personnel @medteam.com Executive As s is tant/ HR M anager Ann Arbor manufacturer seeks an Executive A s sistant / Human Resources Manager. This position is responsible for all aspects of Human Resource Management as well as clerical duties in support of the company* president. Candidate requirements include a minimum of two years of clerical/ administrative experience, formal HR training or experience, excellent written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package and a pleasant working environment. Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Control Gaging Inc. 5200 Venture Drive Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 (:Office and Clerical Administrative Assistant; Construction sales 8 estimating, PT. Detail oriented, proven environmentalist values, basic math skills, knowledge of Excel. Submit cover letter 8 resume to: M-23936 P.O. 80x1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Medical Assistant Planned Parenthood is looking for an experienced MA to assist with family planning services at our Brighton location. Available some eves. 8 Saturdays 10am-2pm. Training provided. FT position with excellent compensation and benefits. 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Email resume and salary requirements to jobs@cio-chime.org Medical Office Nurse Busy Internal Medicine office seeks outpatient experienced RN/LPN for Ann Arbor location. This is a part time position, Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This individual needs to want to work hard, be organized, and have the ability to multitask. Send resume to mbondie@piim.org MED ICAL TECHNOLOGIST/ MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Regional Medical Laboratories, Inc. is a clinical reference 8 hospital laboratory located in Battle Creek, Ml. We are seeking MTs or MLTs for full time 3rd shift generalist positions. Successful candidates will have a BS or A S degree in medical laboratory technology. Our excellent beneift package includes shift premium pay, paid time off, continuing education funds, profit sharing 8 401 (k) as well as company paid health, dental, life 8 short term disability insurances. EOE. Reply to one of the following: MT/MLT, Regional Medical Labs, Inc., 175 College St., Battle Creek, Ml 49037. Fax 269-969- 6061. E-mail employment® rml-lab.com or go to www.rml-lab.com PHYSICIANS WANTED - Medical Practice in Ann Arbor, Ml. Top Pay, 9-10 patients per day. No nights, no weekends, no call, no hospital rounds. Call 877-531-9955. JanitorialCleaning in Ann Arbor, PT, eves 8 wknds. Pay $7.50 - $8/hr. Visit us at W W W .CleanCare.com. EOE. .________________ CRAZY WISDOM Book Store. Hiring friendly, responsible counter person, book store exp. preferred. 8-12 hrs/wk Apply in person, ask for Rachel Housecleaner- PT, exp. needed for Washtenaw 8 Canton areas. Must have dependable transportation. (734) 635-2521 W e are p ro u d to u s e rec yc led n ew sp rin t CProfessional and Managerial A s s e s sm e n t C o o r d in a to r Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference? WSC is hiring for our Brighton office. Includes: intake, case mgmt, vocational counseling 8 assessment services for program participants. Requirements: MA degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Counseling, CRC completed or coursework in progress, strong communication 8 writing skills, 8 exp. in rehabilitation or human services. See our website: www.wskills.com Submit resume 8 salary requirements to kellyb@wskills.com or Fax 810-227-1344. EOE Development Director For local non-profit organization. Requires BA in fund development or related field, w/ a min. 3-5 years exp.. Full Time w/ excellent benefits. Immediate opening. Email resume to: perrynursery @provide.net Development Officer Major Gifts Plan, organize and implement solicitation activities and programs to acquire major gifts for operating and nonoperating projects. Identify gift opportunities that match donors' interests; design and develop solicitation strategies, solicit and close gifts and maintain ongoing communication with donors. Recruit and manage volunteer committees to support specific fundraising efforts. Work with other staff to present special events in support of fundraising objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of four years' progressively responsible experience soliciting major gifts in support of non-profit institutions; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have outstanding interpersonal skills, strong organizational and project management skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and In writing, and be able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. More info at www.toledomuseum.org To apply, e-mail resume and cover letter to jobs@toledomuseum.or g or mail to HR, Toledo Museum of Art, PO Box 1013, Toledo, OH 43697. EOE SALES Need 5 motivated people to capture Ml market share w/ affordable value for small business. Relationship selling $75K + potential. 877-507-9330 TEA LOVERS Retail Sales to $12+ an hour. info@peaberrytea.com Wanted Trainee for outside sales position w/ local industrial supply Co. We offer a competitive base salary 8 benefit package. We have developed territories that can yield attractive income. Position requires a college degree 8 relentless work habits. Company vehicle is provided. If interested please mail resume to; PO Box 980314 Ypsilanti Ml, 48197. C School Instruction J BOOST YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL! Shortterm career programs in Medical Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technology and Computer Training including Microsoft Certification programs begin soon at New Horizons CLCLlvonia. Call 1-866-773- 6147. Financing options and Job Placement assistance available-Grants accepted. VA Training provider. Associate member of Ml Works. MEDICAL CAREER - Prepare for a new MEDICAL CAREER in as little as 30 weeks. 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Contact:Bill Miller, General Manager 734-747-7888, bmiller@reinhartrealtors. com, Charles Reinhart Co., Realtors__________ SALES PROS DREAM Make $100,000+ w/easy sale. 616-712-1675 Antiques, Art and Collectibles Appliances Auctions and Auctioneers Baby Items and Toys Building Supplies Business and Office Equipment Cameras and Supplies Clothing Computers Crafts and Bazzaars Daily Bargain Ads Estate Sales Exercise Equipment Rrewood and Heating Supplies Flowers Freebies Freebies Wanted Garage Sales Handicapped Equipment Home Electronics Household Goods Jewelry and Diamonds Machine, Tool and Industrial Equipment Miscellaneous Items Miscellaneous Items Wanted Musical Merchandise Pools, Hot Tub and Accessories Refrigerator Equipment Resturant Equipment Sport Trading Cards Sporting Goods Swaps and/or Wanted Wanted Bargins Yard Equipment D ^ Antiques, Art Land Collectibles ANTIQUE TOY COLLECTION: Airplanes, vehicles, models. No junki $675. (734) 485-7485 C Appliances J □ □ B D B B B D G.E. Profile Refrigerator - 19.5 cubic ft white, freezer on the bottom. Moving, must sell by 10-24- 08. No ice maker. $325. oojcon@msn.com, (734)878-2914. CDaily Bargain HITCH, Draw-Tite. F-150 '04-'08. Like Brand New, $80. 734-355-0829 LAWN SPREADER, Scotts 3000, Like Brand New, $25. 734-355-0829 CEstate Sales HUGE Furniture 8 Household Sale:7000sf pole barn full. Antiques to modern. Lots from builder's models, never used couches, chairs, end 8 coffee tables, wall decor, 20 lamps. Drums, guitars, etc.,exercise 8 sports, 24" snow blower, beds 8 mattresses, 20 tables of misc. 2 horse trainers, dog cages 8 much more. Photos at: antelopeantiques.com 2291 W. Delhi Rd., N. of Miller. Sat 9-4. Sun10-3. Sale by ANTELOPE ANTIQUES 734.649.6332 / Firewood and ^ ^Heating Supplier ★ ★ A L L SEASONED ★ ★ Cherry/Oak/Walnut $100/face cord. Del. ★ (734) 323-9508 ★ Ash seasoned $70/face cord, (2) for $130/ delivered. 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Kitchen Aid Superba fridge, $450/best, Drexel- Heritage 10 pc dining set, $3700/best (734) 369-2245 TWIN BED - w/mattress and underbed storage drawers $125.00. (734)476-4814._________ Vacuum Filter Queen Majestic as new $900. (734)878-3618. (Miscellaneous ^ Items Wanted J Wanted Old & Newer Boat Motors - Used Hunting Fishing Gear Tackle (810)394-2577. PUG PUPPIES AKC reg. Parents on-site, $300. (734) 320-3621 PUG PUPPIES, Black 8 wks old. Females 8 Males. Parents on site. $350. (269) 434-6570 RagdollJ<ittens - 6 weeks old - registered TICA. 3 females. $475.00 each (517)740-6659. SCOTTIE PUPS AKC - Wheatens 8 Blacks, shots/vet adorable $650. Tamara (517)646-9393. SeaClear System II Acrylic 40 Gallon w/Extras - Python No-Spill hose, filters, custom 2x55W lighting, driftwoods, 110V timer, 2 air pumps, thermometer, heater, aquarium stand.' Email tank@brasch.info for further Info. $200 www.bwanabrigspetcare .com - Your house or mine. Dog walking, pet sitting 8 horse stall cleaning. (810) 923-9696 Yorkshire Terrier Pups - Pure bred, extra small, 8 wks, shots 8 dew claws. $650 517-486-4493 ^ e c r e a t / o f l^ / a n d jr a ^ / FORD CROWN VIC '02 - 4- door, V8, grey w/grey cloth Int., service by Ford. 100K mi, $5000 or best offer. 734-424-0678 Ford Focus SES '07 - 5- dr, 20K, warranty, $11,900. 734-320-2752. Ford Taurus SE 1998 lowner 77K, mint. (517)862-3494 leave message Ann Arbor Ford Taurus SEL '01 - Red, auto, 169K, CD, $3,600. 734-476-1476. Ford Taurus SES '03 - Auto excellent black 97K $4,995. 734-476-1476. Ford Taurus '04 - 4-dr, auto, air, excellent, $5,900. 734-669-4433. MERCEDES C23006 79000 miles, 4 door, standard, excellent condition, 6 cylinders, ABS, CD changer, heated seats, leather, sun roof, $16,200. 30 MPG, sports package, auto wipe, winter tires dschwegler182918MI@ comcast.net, (248)231-4722. Mitsubishi Mirage '01 - Auto, AC, 104K. Runs 8 looks good. New battery 8 tires. $3200; 734-255-1250 cMiscellaneous Items Firewood Oak 8 walnut $70/face cord, 2 cord min., delivered. (517) 442-6668/(517) 902-4727. SHUFFLE BOARD Solid maple, V2 size (10 ft.), excellent condition. $475. (810) 231-1544. Musical Merchandise cPiano - Upright, Clayton Mfd. for Grinnell Bros, good condition, $600. (734)662-0012. R an te d Bargains >c Aircraft Sales ATV's and Off Road Vehicles Bicycles and Service Boat Rent and/or Charter Boat Slips and Docks Boats, Motors, and Accessories Campers and Trailers - Rent Campers and Trailers - Sale Camping Sites Motor Homes - Rent Motor Homes ■ Sales Personal Watercraft Sailboats Snowmobiles and Accessories Bicycles, Repair and Service Buying Comic Books Large or Small collections. Call 231-798-3097 Pet and fa r /n Christmas Trees Dirt and/or Gravel Farm Equipment Good Things To Eat Horse Stables Livestock Feed Pets and Supplies Plant, Shrub and Trees Wanted or Exchange WANTED TO BUY USED BIKESI Campus Student Bike Shop, 336 Maynard St„ Ann Arbor. 734-327-6949 Campers and Traiiers For Saie Hilo 19ft, 1977 stove, heater,frig, ac/dc/ propane $750.00. (734)668-8312. cGood Things To Eat APPLES-$15/bu.,CIDER - Honey, Pumpkins Lesser Farms 8 Orchard, Dexter. Mon-Sat, 9-6 8 Sun 1-5. 734-426-8009 Apples 8 Lots of U-pick pumpkins. Cider, donuts, etc. Wasem's (734) 482- 2342. Open 7 days, 9-6. FARM RAISED FRESH processed whole chicken. Call 734-429-7349 to place your order._______ Regan's Red Raspberries U-pick (248) 437-5872. 8631 Earhart Rd., between 6 8 7 Mile, South Lyon. Auto Dealer Directory Auto Finance and Insurance Auto and/or Transport Share Automotive Services Budget Wheels Cars Domestic Cars Import Classic and/or Antique Cars Crossovers Heavy Trucks and Equipment Motorcycles and Service SUV's Tires, Parts, and Accessories Trucks Utilitiy Trailers Vans Wanted Vehicles • C Pets and Pet Supplies cAutomotive Services Adorable AKC Shih-Tzu pups- Shots, wormed ready to go. $500. (734) 740-0741 AKC German Shorthaired Pointer Pups - 1 female, 1 male, 12 weeks, liver/roan, champion bloodlines, great hunters! Call for more info. (734)770-8877. AKC Lab Puppies - Yellow 8 Black, 8 weeks old. Field 8 Obedience Lines. $350-$400 (517)764-4974._________ Beagle Pups AKC- ARHA Hall of Fame breeding, top little companions in hoome or field $200 ea. 517-552-1564 CHIHUAHUA PUPS - No papers, $125 ea. 1 male, 1 yr. old, with papers, $125. (734) 878-6855. COCKAPOO pups (CKC) 1st shots 8 dewormed, $400 -t-up Amanda or Kevin, 734-218-1390. Cocker Spaniels 8 Cockapoos - UTD on shots. $200-$250 (517)536-0282. AACHEN AUTO.com Best Service, Best Prices 888-484-0508 ( Budget Wheels 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 Chevy Van '88 - Runs great! Burgundy interior. $800. (734) 461-1095 Ford Thunderbird '72 - Great shape, lots of new parts. 92K. Will trade $4000/best 734-340-5328 GMC Safari Startcraft Conversion Mini van. '89 Real wood int, needs battery, as is, dependable $600 (734) 663-9888 Mercury Grand Marquis '99 - 141K mi., aluminum wheels, gar. door opener, 4.6L V8, duel airbag, red, grey interior, $2800. (734) 995-0978_______ MERCURY Mystique 97 106,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, white exterior, 6 cylinders, tow package, $1,900. (734)761-2506. German Shepard Pups 11 wks. old. $250. Call 734-216-1557 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES - Purebred Black 8 Tan 1ST Shots $300 (734)449-8987. GERMAN SHEPHERDSAKC, black, champ bloodlines. $500. 734-439- 8932 or 734-731-5422. Golden Retriever Pups - AKC, dew claws, shots, vet checked. M $300. F $350. 517-536-8790 OLDS BRAVADA 96 4 door, automatic, fair condition, 6 cylinders, AWD, ■ $750.00. (734)668-8312. OLDSMOBILE 98 '92 - Clean in 8 out. Too many new parts to list. $2000/ best. 734-255-0003. Plymouth Laser Turbo '90. 2L 5 sp, new paint 8 parts,rebuilt motor. Fast! $2200. (734) 649-6364 $500! Police Impounds! Honda from$500 For listings: 800-619-3790x2275 Jack Russell Pups - house raised, heath guaranteed, tails, dews, first shots (734)482-1927. Labradoodle Pups - FIB litter ready CKC papers for photos www.mypuppypalooza.c om or (810)895-6355. Pontiac Fiero '85- Runs good, some newer parts. $1500. 989-350-2733 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT95' 125,500 miles, 2 door, automatic, good condition, $2300 (734)954-0911. Labrodoodle 8 Standard Poodle Pups - vet check, 1st shots, 300 ea. (734)770-7858. Maltese,Maltipoos 8 Morkies - Beautiful pups, UTD shots $400- $500 (517)536-0282. VOLKSWAGEN golf 97 136k+ mites, 4dr, 5-spd, ABS, Air, radio/cassette, CD, EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY; 28-31 MPG $2500. (734)657-0717. neleat@hotmail.com. c Domestic AutomobilesJ Cadillac CTS '07 - Auto, A/C, CD, 25K, warranty, $15,800. 734-484-9901. Cadillac DTS '07 - Leather, roof, 11K, warranty, $18,800. 734-484-0849. Mastiff Neapolitan pup bik female. UKC reg vet chk, 10 weeks. $800 or OBO (517)488-1396. Miniature Schnauzers AKC: Black or Salt 8 Pepper, $500. Liver 8 White or Black 8 White parties, $600. (517) 789-7904________ PUG - Male, 4 months old w/papers. Fawn. Very cute. $400/best. Call 734-340-5328. CHEVY COBALT '05 5,040 mi., 2.2L, 4-dr, A/C, power locks, good mpg. $9,250. (734) 429-7162. Chevy Colbalt '07 - Blue, 30K, 100K warranty, $10,500. 734-320-2752. 1999 ESCORT SPORT 4 door. Good Condition, As is...$2000 (517)548-9018 Ford Focus SE '00 - Auto, A/C, excellent, 172K 13,995.734-476-1476. , Ford Taurus SEL '06 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, 37K $8400. 734-320-2514 HONDA Civic EX Coupe '00 - 79,750 miles, standard, Silver. $6,900. Tim-ing/H20 Pump Changed 75,000 a2diana001@comcast. net (734)332-3398. SATURN L300 '01 - Auto, CD 8 tape, alloy wheels, sunroof, 99K mi, loaded. $4300. 734-320-3734 ( Import Automobiles BMW M3 1998 123K miles, 2 dr., 5-spd, Black w/ Black Leather, $7,500. Saline, (734)652-7727 Honda Accord LX '04 - 5-spd, power, 49K, $11,900. 734-669-4433. HONDA ACCORD '07 24K miles, 4 door, auto, excellent condition, SILVER exterior, 4 cylinders, Air, CD, power locks 8 windows, 31MPG! Vin 3HGCM56427G706936 $16,000. (734)878-1500. Infiniti G20 '02 - $6900. Toyota Solora '00 - $6900. 734-669-4433. Mazda 3 S '05 - Black w/black leather, moon, spoiler, 56K, mint. $11,900. 734-320-2752. E -M A IL YOUR FREEBIE A D S TO fre e b ie s@ an n arb orn ew s.c on i SESI Sale Prices on Q u a lity Cars, Tnjcks & Vbns- All backed By our 6 0 v e o r ReputqtionI 07 FORD FOCUS Auto, air, power. 2 TO CHOOSE FROM 02 HONDA CIVIC 4 DR., auto, great on g a s ....................... $ 6 ,995 '03 MAZDA 6 Auto, air, 4 cyl, great on g a s ................... .>10,900 03 FORD MUSTANG 2 door coupe, auto, A/C, all power...... ......... $ 1 1,90 0 '06 FORD TAURUS SE Ash gold chrome wheels. Sharp, 26K miles .$12,900 '06 FORD FREESTYLE SEL Lthr, full power, aluminum w h e e l s ...............$1 3,90 0 ■06 FORD FREESTAR 1 owner, all power, 7 p a s senger, ready for travel........................$ 1 3,90 0 '06 MAZDA 6 4 cyl., sport model, clean a s a pin!.................. $1 3,90 0 07 FORD TAURUS SE Auto, air, power, 2 8 K miles...................$ 1 3,99 5 06 FORD FUSION Auto, air, 4 dr, black beauty, only 18K miles.., .$14,900 06 FORD ESCAPE XLT Auto, air, full power. 2W D ................... $ 1 4,90 0 06 MERCURY MILAN Auto. air, moon. V 6 ......................$14,90 0 06 FORD ESCAPE XLT FW D , m o on , a u t o ,V 6 ... ......................... $ 1 4,90 0 06 MERCURY MONTEREY PREMIER 7 pass,, auto, ready for summer travel... $15,50 0 '03 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIGNATURE SERIES B LK on B LK Beauty with moon, loaded.. .. $ 1 5,90 0 06 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Black beauty, tan leather, like new............ .$15,995 '06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER 4DR., auto, leather, moon, only 9K miles...............$ 1 6,90 0 08 MERCURY GRAND MAROUIS LS All power, tan leather, great travel c a r . ...........$ 1 6,99 5 06 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Sage/Tan lthr., moon, heated seats, chrome wheels. Clean..................$ 2 0,90 0 *07 LINCOLN MKZ Moon, lthr, chrome wheels, only 13K miles .. .$22,900 DEMO SALE OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tubs., Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 Lincoln-Mercury Mazda Ypsilanti (734)482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 12-10 minutes from A2. SUBARU B9 TRIEBECA- '06- 43,000 miles, 5 pass, automatic. Excellent condition, Blue Pearl exterior. Extended Warranty. $20,600. (734)395-5767. How To Reach Us: VOLVO S70 T5 1998 4 door, automatic, Air, radio/cassette, CD, heated seats, moonroof, power locks, power seats, power windows, Well maintained; Spotless inside and out; 160 K miles (mostly highway) $4000/0ffer ckb0899@hotmall.com, (734)276-9637. ^ Classic and ^ LAntique Vehicles^ 1963 Bonneville Convertible - Red w/white top, factory mag wheels, power steering, brakes, windows, top. Rare show car. Make offer. (734) 665-8461 C Crossover Vehicle Dodge Durango '05 - 4x4, auto, A/C, CD, 50K, $8700. 734-484-9901. Ford Explorer Sport '01 - 2-dr, 4x4, 5IK, excellent, $6500. 734-669-4433. HONDA PILOT EX-L '05 Red/Tan, AWD, Leather 59K mi, good condition $14,995/bo 734-645-7779 or choff@hoff.com Mazda Tribute (Ford Escape) S '06 - 4WD, red, sunroof, 27K, mint, $13,900. 734-320-2752. VOLVO XC-90 04 82,000 miles, 4 door, excellent condition, red exterior, tan leather interior, $15,500. heated front seats, remote starter, premium sound, moon roof, 20 mpg dmorse66@comcast.net, (517)290-1785. Trucks Ford F250 '95- 42K, Reese Hitch elec brakes, garaged $7500/best offer (734) 449-0470 FORD F350 16'CubeVan '01 133K good cond. see at Sears in Howell $9,995. (734)426-2427. C Vans Chrysler Town 8 Country '07- excellent, extended $10,900 (734) 883-8203 Dodge Grand Caravan '08 - Auto. A/C, CD, U K $14,600. 734-320-2514. FORD E l50 97. Conversion 117,000 miles, good condition, 6 cyl. $3800.00. (248)437-7849. C las sified a d ver tisin g ;T o p lace a c lassified ad ,call 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 o r 1 -8 0 0 -5 8 9 -9 8 8 8 H om e D e live ry: T o s t a r t a s u b - s c rib tio n , call 7 3 4 -9 9 4 -6 7 4 4 Chrysler Pacifica '05 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, 60K, $8K. 734-484-0849. Find it Here! In th e c lassifie d s. / Tires, Parts, ^ Land Accessories J FORD WINDSTAR 00 105k miles, $4,900. RUNS WELL, (734)834-8062. TIRES 4 Pro Comp All terrain 275/60R 20. $500 989-350-2733 Auto Directory Honda Odyssey '02- ali power, AC excellent cond., $7900. (734) 883-8203 ^ e h i d e s W a n t e ^ k 'l . ziHvTimc/ NEW AND USED CAR DEALERSHIPS A A C H E N A U T O W a n t J u n k C a r s Cash paid up to $15,000. Buying running, wrecked or junk vehicles. 7 days a week! Free towing 24 hrs www.aachenauto.com 663-4388 484-0508 s- TD PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads C.all (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES V7S» 3 lines, 30 days — $152 ^ 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News nsc vet Advance H & W Towing - Top $ Paid for junk cars. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News October 17, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-10-17 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4548">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to October 17, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, J A N U A R Y 5 , 2 0 0 7 www.mlive.com INSIDE Traveling T-shirts The Zukey L ake T-shirts th a t can be s e e n all over L ivingston County also trave l the world. B1 Coffee comes to you The owner of th e local Colorado Coffee franchise h a s s ta r ted a mobile coffee b a r th a t brings cappuccino rig h t to your office. A3 New Year babies Two Livingston County m oms had the honor of delivering the first babies of 2007 a t two a re a hospitals. A4 Balls galore How m any balls do you have bouncing around a t your house? J a so n Deegan w ants to know. Cl One of the best F ow le rv ille ’s Jo y c e L a rio s a may well b e th e to p volleyball p la y e r in h e r s c h o o l’s history. Cl Transition time A Howell w re s tle r is m ak in g th e tr a n s itio n b a c k to U.S.- sty le w re s tlin g a f te r sp e n d ing two y e a r s w re s tlin g in J a pan. Cl IN BRIEF Nominees sought for women's honor roll T h e B rig h to n A re a Wome n ’s H is to ry Roll of H o n o r C om m itte e is in te r e s te d in n om in a tio n s fo r fu tu re m em b e rs. C a n d id a te s m u s t h av e b e e n b o rn in th e B rig h to n a r e a , h a v e a c h ie v e d p rom in e n c e w h ile living w ith in th e a r e a , o r b e e n a r e s id e n t of th e a r e a fo r a n e x te n d e d p e rio d of tim e . C a n d id a te s may h av e a c h ie v e d d is tin c tio n in an y field - e v e ry th in g from civil r ig h ts to g o v e rnm e n t to sp o rts . T h e c a n d id a te m ay be living o r d e a d , a n d a g ro u p of women jo in tly a s s o c ia te d w ith a s ig n ific a n t e v e n t o r m o v em e n t c a n a lso b e n om in a ted . Booklets containing nomin ation forms a r e available a t th e Brig h to n D is tric t Library, th e G re a te r Brighton Area C h am b e r of Commerce Building, an d th e Brighton E d u c a tion an d Community Center. Nominations m u s t be received by J a n . 31. The h o n o re e s will be an n o u n c ed in March d u ring National Women’s H istory Month. INDEX Calendar B3 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Retail Report A3 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 of fact will be promptly corrected.To report an error, please call managing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844-2004. The Livingston Community News 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Guardsman from Marion Twp. is killed in Iraq P f c . W i l s o n A l g r im , 2 1 , is 5 t h s e r v i c e m a n f r o m c o u n t y t o d i e in w a r BY JAMES BRIGGS News Staff Reporter Donald and Ju d y Algrim still rem em b e r th e ir son’s first ele vator ride. Wilson Algrim, then 8 y ea rs old and new to th e United States, clung to th e wall. Wilson was rattled by the sudden m ovement, an d his face ex p re ssed both joy and anguish. “T h a t was more like a rollerco a s te r ride,” Donald Algrim said, smiling. That sen ten c e could describe Wilson’s life. U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, 21, of Marion Township, died Dec. 23 in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device d etonated n e a r his vehicle during combat operations. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday. Two othe r soldiers assigned to th e same unit, the F irs t Battalion, 125th Infantry from Big Rapids, also were killed. Algrim is a t le a st the fifth Livingston County soldier to be killed in Ira q since the war b egan. His d e a th came ju s t four days a fte r an o th e r Livingston County resident. Army Spc. Andrew P Daul, 21, of Brighton Township, was killed. Daul w as to be buried Thursday a t Arlington National Cemetery. Algrim’s funeral was sch ed uled for Saturday a t 1 p.m. a t the Howell Church of the Nazarene, 415 McCarthy St. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. today a t MacDonald’s F\in e ra l Home, 315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell. Adopted from Colombia a s a child with his b ro th e r and two sis te rs, Wilson experienced plenty of ups an d downs. Lately, though, he h ad been steadily surmounting the troubles of his youth. Wilson’s childhood “lacked direction,” his fath e r said. Without a high school diploma, Wilson in 2004 e n te red the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in Battle Creek, a 22-week residential p rogram affiliated with the National G uard. The p rogram is ge a red toward at-risk children. Wilson excelled there, Donald Algrim said, winning an award for athleticism, graduating afte r SEE ALGRIM, A2 ■ Funeral held for US Army Spc. Andrew P. Daut AS Wilson A. Algrim JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Joey Bontekoe, a special education teacher at Hartland's Village Elementary School, rehearses a play about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with student Tim Zinc. Bontekoe works with a number of autistic students, and the students helped build the set, write the script, and perform the play. C o u n t y le a d s s t a t e in a u t i s m Numbers increasing each year; families becoming more aware BY USA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter L ivingston County h a s more autistic stu d en ts in its local schools th an any o th e r county in Michigan on a per-capita basis. But the question th a t h a s y e t to be an swe red is why a re so many children being diagnosed with autism? The n um b e r of stu d e n ts diagnosed with autism h as b een inc re asing significantly in th e la s t 10 y ea rs, and the Cente rs for D ise ase Control and P re vention added it to its list of epidemics la st year. CDC sta tistics show the estima ted incidence of autism in th e United S ta te s was 1 in 2,500 in 1970, and today it is 1 in 166 people. In Michigan, th e num b e r of public school children diagnosed with autism grew 328 perc e n t between 1993 and 2003, contributing to a 30 p e rc e n t in c re a se in the numbe r of special education students. According to the Livingston E ducational Service Agency, during th e 1996- 1997 school year, th e re were 43 stu d en ts in Livingston County diagnosed with autism. T h a t num b e r inc re ased every y e a r there afte r, an d during the 2005-2006 school year, 455 Livingston County s tu d e n ts had been diagnosed with autism. T h a t’s an in c re a se of more than 1000 p e rc en t in 10 years. “We have more information out th e re about what autism is, and families a re becoming more awa re of it,” says Yvonne Fleener, executive directo r of the Autism Society of Michigan, a statewide advocacy organization b a s ed in Lansing. “Teachers an d pediatricians a re also more awa re of autism and the diagnoses a re being made sooner. T h a t’s a good thing bec a u se the y ounger you get services, th e more likely you will be successful in the future.” F le e n e r says many children who would have been diagnosed with cognitive impairment. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and various emotional problems in th e past, a re now being diagnosed as autistic. T h a t’s b ec au se th e autistic sp e ctrum has been more clearly defined. Fleen- SEE AUTISM, A2 Signs of autism Experts say these can be signs of autism in children" ■ Does not babble or coo by 12 months. ■ Does not gesture (point, wave, grasp) by 12 months. ■ Poor eye contact. ■ Delayed in learning speech. ■ Does not say two-word phrases by 24 months. ■ Doesn't know how to play with toys. ■ Excessively lines up toys or objects. ■ Doesn't respond to name. Autism treatments ■ Applied behavioral analysis, which teaches skills (like getting dressed) in a series of simple steps and helps reduce inappropriate behavior patterns and provides regular reinforcement of appropriate behavior. ■ Medication is used to treat behavioral problems like aggression, not the underlying condition, and the type of medication differs based on the behavior being addressed. ■ Research has found that gluten and casein are not properly processed in the bodies of some children with autism and may disrupt brain functions, so a glutenfree, casein-free diet is thought to address the problem. ■ Vitamins such as vitamin B, which plays a role in creating enzymes needed by the brain, as well as essential fatty acids, have been shown to improve behavior. Details; Call the Autism Society of Michigan at 800-223-6722. Leif Ross makes clay sculptures of wildlife including frogs and birds. The creative process "relaxes my mind," says the 37-yearold with autism. 37-year-old tu rn s m ind to clay creations F r o g s , i n s e c t s , b i r d s - h e e x p e r t l y m o d e l s t h e m a ll BY LISA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter Autism is not something th a t goes away in adulthood, which m e an s th e re is a growing population of autistic adults. According to th e H arvard School of Public Health, it can cost $3.2 million to c a re for a p e rso n with autism over a lifetime. The goal of many of the families of autistics, along with educ ators, is to help autistic people to become independent. “We do p erson-centered planning for disabled people and look a t all aspec ts of th e ir lives,” says Yvonne Fleener, executive director a t the Autism Society of Michigan. “We look a t what the b a rrie rs th e re a re to someone achieving th e ir goals and se t up a su p p o rt system to help them. The outcomes a re amazing.” One of the people F leen er has b een w orking w ith is Leif Ross. He is 37 an d lives with his sister- in-law in Genoa Township. “As a child, Leif exhibited a lot of autistic behaviors,” says Fleener. “He didn’t talk, he SEE ROSS,A2 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 m m i County to get another roundabout N e w e s t , p l a n n e d f o r 2 0 0 8 , m e a n t t o r e d u c e b a c k u p s f r o m h i g h w a y s BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter A solution is in th e works for the daily traffic backups on Winans Lake Road a t Hamburg Road in Hamburg Township. A roundabout - it would be Livingston County’s sixth - is b e ing planned for the intersection with construction in 2008. The Livingston County Road Commission plans the roundabout for the intersection of Winans Lake, Hamburg and Van Antwerp roads, n e a r th e Huron River. Managing Director Mike Craine says it would eliminate the delays for drivers turning onto Hamburg Road from westbound W inans Lake Road. “This is the only way to stop th e traffic backups,” Craine says. “If th e re is a roundabout, th e re will be virtually no d e lays.” The backups a re cau sed by drivers en te rin g th e bedroom community from US-23,1-96 and o th e r areas. The average wait a t th e m odified T-intersection is 144 s e c onds, o r about 2.5 minutes. Craine says th e intersection doesn’t m e e t federal and s ta te “w a rra n ts ” for a traffic signal. He says th e single roundabout will be much e a s ie r for drive rs to m a s te r th an the double roundabout a t Whitmore Lake and Lee roads in adjac ent Green Oak Township, which connect to a third traffic circle a t Lee and F ie ld c re st roads next to th e new Green Oak Village Place mall. Craine says despite mbced r e views, those roundabouts have worked well, eliminating typical two-minute w aits, and resulting in only m inor accidents. The Hamburg Township roundabout would cost about $650,000 to $500,000 for construction an d an o th e r $150,000 in design, engineering and consulting fees, Craine says. At a meeting la st week , the Road Commission ag re ed to hire DLZ Michigan a s the design an d enginee ring consultant for the project. Besides the th re e a t US-23 and Lee Road, roundabouts are a t Kensington and Jacoby roads in Brighton Township and a t West Main and Third s tre e ts in Brighton. Road Commissioner Jo h n Dunleavy of Hartland Township says he was originally opposed to an o th e r roundabout due to mixed reviews on the ro u n d abouts a t US-23 and Lee Road. He is now convinced, however, th a t a roundabout would be the b est way to go. “It will allevia te the backups, which can be as much a s a 30-car backup on Winans Lake Road, and is safer. too,” Dunleavy says. The road commission will ap ply for a g ran t to fund the bulk of the project through a p ro g ram designed to reduc e auto an d tru ck emissions. The Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program, funded through the F ederal Highway Administration, is designed to improve traffic efficiency while reducing th e amount of “volatile organic compounds” in the atmosphere. Craine says this would be a c complished by eliminating the long traffic backups. If approved, th e g ran t would pay for 80 p e rc en t of the project, with the rem a in d e r coming from road commission funds. Craine says th e g ran t m u st be approved by this fall or sooner in o rd e r to receive th e bids and approve the co n tra c t for construction in 2008. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t 810-844-2009. AUTISM FROM A1 P e e r - t o - p e e r p r o g r a m s l i n k a u t i s t i c c h i l d r e n t o g e t h e r e r says th a t in special education systems around the state, autism is increasing a t a ra te of up to 20 percent every year. The te rm the spectrum of au tism is used to define the wide range of autistic people. “Some autistic people can’t verbally communicate and oth- , ers a re very articulate,” says Sue Pearson, director of special education in the Hartland school district, where 67 students have been diagnosed with autism. “IQs can range from 40 to 130. Some autistic students need a special education program and , others a re p art of general education. There’s nothing more consistent than the inconsistencies of autism.” Pearson says autism is neurologically based and the diagnosis is behaviorally based. T here is no medical te s t for it, and it is four j times more common in males, and no one knows why. When Michael Richardson was 20 m onths old, he w asn’t talking. His mom, Anne Richardson, w as concerned and took him to their pediatrician, who suggested waiting until his second birthday to see if he would s ta rt talking. Richardson didn’t want to wait and went to the University of Michigan where Michael saw a speech the rapist who then re ferred him to a speech therapist in Livingston County. She observed him and sent Michael to the Livingston Educational Service Agency for a full evaluation. Richardson was told that Michael had a developmental delay that could be autism, and it was recommended that she put him . in a full-time program, which was called a pre-primary impaired severely mentally impaired program. She says Michael did well in the very structured program and learned the alphabet and to count. “It was a very intense program for preschoolers,” says Richardson. “The te acher was wonderful and the staff was very good.” Michael was ultimately diagnosed with autism. Jennife r Duncan is the director of special education for the Brighton school district, where 66 students have been diagnosed with autism. “One of the reasons for the increase in the number of au tism cases is th a t we have more accurate a ssessm en ts now to determine disabilities, and the JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland third-graders Nick Antonian and Brian Weber participate in Viliage Eiementary School's Power Pals program, which is designed to help autistic students. Here they work on language arts in teacher Diane Rodolfo's classroom. spectrum of what we define as autism h as gotten broader,” says Duncan, who says th a t children can be diagnosed with autism as young as 18-36 m onths of age. Duncan says that for years Livingston County has had a higher percentage of students with au tism than any other county in Michigan. “We get a lot of people who hear about our programs and w ant to come here,” says Duncan. “Our location draws people because it’s a big commuter area.” Duncan says all five school districts in Livingston County fall under the START (Statewide Autism Resources and 'Raining) grant, which began two years ago a s a result of a request written by Duncan and Pearson. The grant was for $29,635 and h as given the schools money to train staff and p arents since the 2004-2005 school year. LESA is one of only two intermediate school districts in the sta te to receive the grant. The money also goes toward a list of services including speech and language and occupational the rapy, depending on the individual needs of the students. “We used the g rant to set up intensive training by Grand Valley State University trainers for more than 100 staff members, parents, speech therapists, occupational therapists, social worke rs and administrators and all the school districts in Livingston County were included as well as a few districts outside the county,” says Pearson. “Staff members would go back to districts to try w hat they learned and came back and talked about w hat worked and didn’t work The training programs included positive behavior support, communication, peer-to-peer support, and an overview of autism. By last school year, we started implementing the training ourselves and held m any workshops for staff members and parents. We have now trained as many as 400 people in the county.” ‘T h e g rant has increased our knowledge base and ability to educate p aren ts,” says Duncan. “We have program consultants in each school district in Livingston County who run p aren t support and information groups for parents with children with autism.” “This g rant has truly been a blessing for our county and the individual districts because it has allowed us to facilitate training we wouldn’t otherwise have been able to because of economic cuts in the schools,” says Duncan. Richardson says th a t it took h e r some time to understand th a t parents had the right to be partne rs in planning a disabled child’s education. She became a member of the P a ren t Advisory Committee a t LESA, and went to work a s a family advocate a t the ARC of Livingston to help other parents understand how things ROSS FROM A1 C r e a t i n g s c u l p t u r e s is ' r e l a x i n g a n d f u n ' rocked and spun in circles, and stared into space. When he was 6, he was in a special education classroom playing with a wad of clay under his desk all day. He constructed a perfect specimen of a fix)g, and he has since been making exact replicas of animals out of clay.” Ross has had his work exhibited a t galleries in Arizona where he lived until two years ago, and says he is hoping to g et a gallery ejdiibit in Brighton. “I do some of them fixjm memory from seeing them in n ature,” says Ross. “I like to make insects, dragonflies, butterflies, moths, snakes, fish and birds. FYogs are my favorite to do. I use clay and acrylic paint.” Ross says it takes him several hours to cre ate his small creatures and a few days to create the larger ones. “It’s relaxing and fun,” he says. “It relaxes my mind. When I make my cre atures I focus on th a t and turn off everything else. I enjoy doing it a lot.” Ross says he also enjoys sports and is participating in basketball in the Special Olympics. He likes to do activities with St. George Ministries in Brighton, and says he also likes walking and hiking and taking photographs of things in nature. Ross also works a t the Humane Society of Livingston County and says he enjoys interacting with animals. “I like hanging out with my fiiends,” says Ross. “Sometime in my life, I w ant to have my own place.” Ross’s brother-in-law, Paul SadowsM, says Ross soon will be moving into a group living situation in Howell. “Leif is totally capable a t doing things a t his own pace, and he is very flexible for an autistic person,” says Sadowski. Sadowski says people tend to have lower expectations for Ross, but he is a well-educated man who likes being talked to as an adult. “Leif says th a t he is teaching himself how to accept change and says he is working on being more spontaneous,” says Sadowski. “Anything you put out the re for him he tries because of his realization that he wants to be independent.” Fleener says, “It’s Leif’s autism that makes him so good a t his a rt because he is very sensitive and aware of his environment and is highly sensory. His creations are beautiful and amazing. One of his goals is to be remembered and recognized for who he is.” Ross says his immediate goal is to sell his creations, something he did a t Railroad Days in Hamburg Township last September. For more information on Ross’ clay sculptures, call 517-540-1901. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2010. work in the county for people with disabilities. Michael, now 14, attends an LESA program located a t the Pathfinder School in the Pinckney school district. “My goals for Michael are for him to live as independently as possible, for him to be supported to be a contributing community member, and for him to be happy,” says Richardson. “We don’t want him to have to depend on us forever because we won’t be here forever.” Richardson suggests th a t any p a ren t with questions contact the special education director in the ir own local school district. Some of the school district’s in Livingston County have been using a peer-to-peer program a t various grade levels. In the Hartland school district, P earson has facilitated a program where students a t Hartland’s Village Elementary School ac t a s peers to students, some of whom are autistic. She says the support of Village’s Principal Bill Cain has been a key piece for autistic students being successful in the public school system. “We sta rted the program last year and call it Power Pals - peers offering wise experience with re lationships,” says M ary Thomas, an LESA program consultant a s signed to the Hartland schools. “Kids support each othe r where ever they’re needed- in classes, in the a rt room, a t the lunch ta ble, or finding a bus after school, whatever a child’s difficult time of day is. We’ve seen an increase in positive behavior a s a result.” Third-graders Brian Weber and Nick Antonian both participate in Power Pals. “There’s somebody to play with a t recess,” says Nick. “It can help with school work too,” says Brian. Joey Bontekoe, a special education te a ch e r a t Village Elementary School, worked with a variety of students, including many of whom a re autistic, on a play last month about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. “It’s important to get kids involved and feel a sense of ownership,” says Bontekoe. “They need stru c tu re and repetition and no wiggle room, and they’re proud of what they’ve accomplished.” Fleener says the goal of her organization is to help create m ore self-determined and independent individuals with autism who can lead successful lives. W A N T T O R E A C H T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S ? 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RETAIL REPORT J o e o n t h e g o is a h i t New mobile coffee bar signs up 40 customers right away BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter C olorado Coffee’s Casey Muld e r sa id th e new mobile coffee b a r b u sin e ss he h a s ju s t e s tab lish ed h a s been an ins ta n t success. The Livingston County e n tr e p r e n e u r had expe cted th a t b u sin e s s would s ta rt off slowly and g rad u ally gain momentum, b u t h e a lre ad y h a s 40 b u sin e sse s a t which he makes daily stops. Coffee pla ce s w h e re c u s tom e rs drive up, place th e ir o rd e r an d drive off have b een a round for a long time, b u t Mulder b rings his coffee p ro d u c ts to th e customer, r a th e r th a n the o th e r w ay around. For th e la s t month he h a s been making daily rou n d s to b u s in e s s e s th ro u g h o u t th e Howell an d Brighton a r e a s on weekdays in th e morning, a t th e noon h o u r an d in th e afte rnoon, with overall o p e ra tin g h o u rs between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. “I t’s been v ery well received,” Muld e r said. If th e re ’s enough dem and in th e future, he said he will expand d e liveries to include weekends. Mulder also in te n d s to make his mobile s e r vice available for sporting and charity events, me etings an d parties. When he got his b ra in sto rm , Muld e r got a 20-foot-long p ane l van and had it specially outfitted for his new e n te rp ris e , which is an extension of his Colorado Coffee o u tle ts in Genoa Township an d Fowlerville. The v an is hard to m iss on th e road, with its je t black color a c c en tu a ted by b rig h t oran g e flames on th e side and colorful signage th a t announces “Colorado Coffee Co. Mobile Coffee Bar.” “I t’s a full-service coffee b a r with an e sp re s so ma chine, b len d e rs an d a coffee brewer,” Mulder says. “We have a full menu - th e sam e a s in o u r sto res. - ex c ep t for smoothies, which we don’t have b ec au se we lack a fre e z e r b u t ex p e ct to add in th e futu re ,” Mulder says. Mulder says he makes it so conven ien t th e cu s tom e r doesn’t even have to leave th e office. The Mobile Coffee B a r “is for p eo ple who can’t get out, or don’t want to g e t out during th e day, especially in winter,” he says. “They come ev e ry day, an d we do like th e se rv ic e ,” sa id Marcel Bouhana, who, with his mother, Michele Bouhana, own Michele’s Salon & Day 'A n u m b e r o f c u s t o m e r s . . . h a d r e c o m m e n d e d t o u s t h a t t h e y m a k e a s t o p h e r e . I t ' s a w o n d e r f u l s e r v i c e a n d a g r e a t i d e a . ' Marcel Bouhana, co-owner of Michele's Salon and Day Spa in Brighton,speaking about the Colorado Coffee Mobile Coffee Bar Spa in Brighton’s Huntington Plaz a an d is one of Mulde r’s re g u la r c u s tomers. “We have a n um b e r of c u s tom e rs who go (to Colorado Coffee), and they had recom m en d ed to us th a t they make a stop h e re ,” Bouhana said. “I t’s a wonderful se rv ic e an d a g re a t idea.” Mulder says his idea fills a n eed for people on th e go, an d se em s to fill a vacuum. In fact, Mulder could only find one similar service, b ased in N ew York City, on th e In tern et. Right now Mulder h a s a basic Web site, but within th e next m onth people will be able to o rd e r online. He is g e ttin g a w irele ss In te rn e t se rv ic e for th e mobile van so he can take o rd e rs directly from cu s tom e rs. Currently, most o rd e rs a re tak en when h e a r rives a t the b usine ss, and cu stom e rs a t some b u sin e sse s w rite th e ir o rders down in advance and leave th em a t th e front desk for him to fill. The pro- PHOTOSJIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Above, Casey Mulder of Colorado Coffee's Mobile Coffee Bar tops off three Carmel Cappuccinos with whipped cream. The Carmel Caps are made in the wellequipped van that Mulder uses to deliver coffee drinks to customers. Above left, receptionist Jody Gross sips her Carmel Cappuccino between customers at Michele's Salon & Day Spa in Brighton. The salon is one of Mulder's regular stops for his new mobile coffee service. ced u re is simple. “We go to th e office, ta k e th e order, go out an d fill it and bring it in,” he says. Colorado Coffee’s two re g u la r coffee shops a re in th e Country Corners shopping c e n te r a t 4140 E. Grand River Ave., ju s t e a s t of L atso n Road, an d 8097 Country C o rn e r L an e in Fowlerville. With th e quick popularity of his new v en tu re , Mulder is optimistic th a t he will expand with more tru ck s in the future. “I think with a little time and a little tweaking I can see more of th e s e on th e road,” he said. Details: 517-404-7897 or on the Web a t www.coloradocoffeeco.com. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2009. Cancer center aid to expand $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 g r a n t w i l l p a y f o r S h a r e a n d C a r e s u p p o r t p r o g r a m BY USA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter The St. Joseph Mercy Woodland Cancer Center in Genoa 'Township will expand its education and social support services for patients thanks to a $10,000 grant &Y)m the Community Foundation for Livingston County. The g rant will help the c ancer c e n te r launch a new program called Share and Care, which will enable people affected by eancer to me et with others similarly affected and offer support to one another. Share and Care will be a source for information about the la te s t c an c e r tr e a tm en t options to help people make informed decisions about th e ir care. “These funds will enable us to initiate edueation and support programs th a t will enhance the ca re of our patients and provide th e se services right in the community,” Kathleen Kasperek, director of the St. Jo sep h Mercy Woodland Cancer Center, said in a sta tement. “Our mission is to heal body, mind and spirit and th e se new programs will be a vital component to th e can ce r ca re we deliver in Livingston County.” Anne Weekly, vice president of communications for the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, said the programs were needed. “Those services weren’t available, and the Community Foundation saw a gap th e re ,” sh e said. “It fits with the mission to enhance the quality of life for residents in the county.” The Community Foundation for Livingston County was e s tablished in 1991, an d is a p erm an en t charitable endowment fund c re a te d to benefit the re s idents of the county. It is an affilia te of th e Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. RETAIL BRIEFS Veteran hair stylist opens her own salon Shine Salon Inc., which opened recently in th e lower level a t 209 W. Main St. in Brighton, is focused on busy people on the go. Owner Meredith Clayton, who h as been a h air stylist since 1987, says she had always wanted to open h e r own business. “I t’s been my d re am come tru e ,” said Clayton, who gives Dennis Whitney, d irec tor of the Livingston County Small Busin e s s Development and Technology Center, much of th e cred it for giving advice to an e n tre p re n e u r who wanted to s ta rt h e r own business. Clayton prides h e rse lf on h e r salon’s inviting and welcoming atmosphe re . The beauty salon offers h a ir se rv ic es including cutting, styling, coloring and highlighting, plus manicures, pedicures and facial waxing. Four h a ir stylists and a nail technician a re among th e 10 employees on h e r staff. A d d r e s s : 2 0 9 W M a i n S t , B r i g h t o n . P h o n e : 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 - 9 0 1 8 H o u r s : 1 0 a .m . - 8 p .m . T u e s d a y a n d T h u r s d a y , 9 a .m . - 8 p .m . W e d n e s d a y , 9 a .m . - 4 p .m . F r i d a y a n d 1 0 a .m . - 4 p .m . S a t u r d a y . C l o s e d S u n d a y a n d M o n d a y . New asian eatery in Hamburg Township Livingston County’s newest oriental re s ta u ra n t is J a d e Garden, located in th e new Chilson Commons shopping c e n te r on M-36 in Hamburg Township. The owners a re sis te rs Annie Li and Lillie Zhang, who emig ra te d to th e U.S. from China with th e ir families. J a d e Garden is far from the typical Chinese re s ta u ran t, offering J a p a n e s e items a s well a s a full Chinese menu. The sushi bar, open all day, is fast becoming a popular d e s tination a t J a d e Garden. Zhang, Li’s partner, studied J a p a n e s e cuisine for several y ea rs before th e two decided to open a r e s ta u ra n t with both Chinese and J a p a n e s e culinary fare. 'The overall cu stom e r favorites so far have b een crispy prawns and scallops. “We sell a lot,” said Li. The reception from th e public has been stro n g since the re s ta u ra n t opened on Dec. 7. “I t’s been g re a t,” Li says. Senior an d special discounts a re also available a t J a d e Garden. A d d r e s s : 9 5 6 8 C h i l s o n C o m m o n s , H a m b u r g T o w n s h i p . P h o n e : 8 1 0 -2 3 1 -8 8 9 9 . H o u r s : 1 0 :3 0 a .m . - lO p .m . M o n - d a y - T h u r s d a y , 1 0 :3 0 a . m . - l l p .m . F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y , 11 a .m . - lO p .m . S u n d a y . 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. A Michigan Scholars Program Participant. Core Academic & Collegc-prep Curriculum Small Class Sizes Foreign Language Courses Academic Planning 8c Postsecondary Advising Internship Career Programs Robotics Program Computer-based Evening Programs FuUy Accredited, State-funded 8cTuition-free I K e n s i n g t o n W o o d s O P E N H O U S E HKiH SC^HOOL W e d n e s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 0 7 , 4 - 7 p m M e e t f a c u l t y , p a r e n t s a n d s t u d e n t s . 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 C'ampus o f Cleary University • 3700 Cleary Drive • Howell, Michigan Lisa Carotin can be reached at Icarolin&livingstoncommunitynews. com o r a t 810-844-2010. W E L C O M I N G E N R O L L M E N T t^54995T)l Putnam Township Board Minutes Synopsis December 20,2006 The regular meeting of the Putnam Township Board was held on Wednes day, December 20, 2006 at the Put nam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell. Pinckney, M I 48169. Members present: Rau, Guyon, Buemian, Benedetti. Klein, Dobis and McCloskey. Approval of Minutes: Approved minutes from November 15, 2006 Regular meeting. Approved minutes from November 1, 2006 Special meeting. Old Business: None. New Business: 1) Authorized purchase of seven sets of fire gear at a cost of $ 11,549,90 from the low bidder, Douglass Safety Systems. 2) Re-apointed Jim Wallace. Forrest Rogers and Maria DeRosia to the Board of Review for a two year term commencing 1/1/07-12/31/08. 3) Re-appointed Judy Hollister as an alternate to the Board of Review for a two year term commencing 1/1/7- 12/31/08. 4) Denied the request to waive the $1000 variance escrow for Caudill. 5) Rescinded the motion of 9/11/01 granting a 6‘ easement to the Village of Pinckney for a public sidewalk on the west-side of the Township Square to accommodate "bump out" pavement and angle parking which has been changed to parallel parking. 6) Adopted Resolution #06-10 granting a temporary grading ea.sement along the west side of the Township Square during S. Howell road construction and sidewalk replacement. 7) Au thorized purchase of a new computer for the Zoning Administrator not to exceed $2,900 with two gigabytes of memory to support current programs 8) Adopted Resolution #06-11 agreeing to collect summer taxes for How ell Schools at $3 a parcel. Agreed to collect summer taxes for LESA, 9) Agreed to investigate more options for possible retirement benefits for staff and officials and bring it to the Board for the January regular meeting. 10) Amended the Fire Operating budget to reflect audit and revisions to transfer out Dexter fire runs payment and fire hall architect cost. Amended the Capital Improvement budget to reflect audit and architect cost transferred out. Amended the Fire Capital Outlay budget to reflect the audit and revise to include aerial truck and trailer purchase. 11) Accepted LS&L proposal of $900 plus reimbursable costs to facilitate a meeting between the Planning Commission and the ZBA to draft an ordinance regulating lakefront properties. 12) Approved the placement of a “spirit" rock along the north side of the square. Adjournment at 8:48 PM. Prepared by Sally D. Guyon Clerk True copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk. 1656950-01 A4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 5, 2 0 0 7 Howell Opera House fundraiser Howell Opera House restoration patrons gathered last Saturday evening at the McPherson mansion in Howell for drinks, music and fine food. Among those attending the fundraiser for The Opera House are, from left, Jim and Pat Claffey and Stan and Barbara Latreille. JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS IN BRIEF Brighton DPS workers to pick up Christmas trees Brighton D epartment of Public Services w orkers will pick up Christmas tre e s on regular trash collection days this week and next week, through Jan. 12. DPS Director Matt Schindewolf said th a t tra sh collection this week is being delayed by one day b e cause of the New Year’s hoUday. Residents a re asked to remove all decorations from th e ir tree, p u t it a t th e curb and not place it in a plastic tra sh bag. Those with questions should contact the DPS a t 810-225-8001. Fowlerville Council to consider replacement The Village Council will consid e r applications Monday night to replace Doug Helzerman, who resigned his s e a t a t th e end of 2006. Village Clerk Doreen Murphy said the council is scheduled to review ap plications for th e post, which were due this week. She said th e council members may vote Monday o r d efer a decision to a la te r m eeting. Helzerman left his s e a t effective Dec. 31. He could not be re a ch ed for comment, but news rep o rts say he is moving out of th e village. Residency is required for se rvic e on the council. Helzerman was elected to a two-year te rm in March of 2004, but his te rm was extended to four y ea rs with Michigan’s election consolidation law of 2005. The person appointed to replace Helzerman will se rv e through November 2008. Genoa Township Teen models chosen for style show Twenty local te en models have been selec ted from nearly 70 who applied for this y e a r ’s P u re Style Fashion Show. The th ird annual show will take place Feb. 11 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. a t Crystal Gardens Banquet C enter in Genoa Township. ■The show will fea tu re Sheri P re sco tt, forme r Miss Iowa and au th o r of “How To Be A Super Model: A Guide To In n er Beauty.” She will ad d re ss the issue s young women face and will encourage them to realize tru e beauty comes form the inside out. The fashion show has been a sellout for th e p a s t two years. The first year, it sold out 600 tickets th re e weeks prior to the show; the second y e a r w ith two shows, sold out with more than 1,000 tickets. Show organizers have cut back to one show this year, so tickets a re expected to sell quickly. P u re Style is an outreach of P reg n an cy Helpline’s On F.I.R.E. program, which stands for F irs t In Relationship Education. The p rogram works to provide youth with th e knowledge they n eed to make healthy choices. The fashion show grew out of th e d esire to show young women modest choices while th e fashion world is showing more and m ore revealing styles. The show is intended to put young women in control of th e image they present. Tickets a re $20 ea ch and include the fashion show, te a time re fre shm en ts and an ad d re ss by Pre scott. Tickets a re available by calling 810-355-6289. Hamburg Township Volunteer fireman charged after crash Malicious d estruction of prope rty ch a rg es have been filed by Livingston County P ro se cu to r David Morse against a volunteer firefighter involved in an Oct. 28 accident with a H amburg Township Fire D epa rtment vehicle. F ire Lt. 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THE LIVINGSTON com m u n ity n ew s 4 2 0 W. M a in S tre e t, B r ig h to n First child, first baby o f2007 F o w l e r v i l l e c o u p l e , S t . J o s e p h M e r c y w e l c o m e M a y a i n t o t h e w o r l d BY LEANNE SMITH News Staff Reporter The first child of a Fowlerville couple was the first baby born in 2007 a t St. Jo sep h Mercy H ealth System s’ Superior Township hospital. Darlene and Tommy Demeniuk of Fowlerville welcomed th e ir 6-pound, 5-ounce daughter, Maya, a t 1:35 a.m. Monday. She was the second baby of the y e a r in Washtenaw County, but the first born a t St. Jo se p h Mercy Hospital. “We were really excited b ec au se Jan . 1 was my late g ran dm o th e r’s birthday,” said Darlene Demeniuk. “My mom is really thrilled.” N eith er Mom nor Dad re a lized how big a deal it is to have a hospital’s first baby of a new year. “We got a big gift b asket from the hospital and an o th e r from Babies-R-Us,” Darlene Demeniuk said. “We were really su rprised.” Maya arrived th re e days e a rly, Darlene D emeniuk said. Contrac tions s ta rte d a t 4 a.m. Dec. 31, h e r w a te r broke 12 hours la te r and the baby arrived nineand- a-half hours later, she said. “It felt like a really long time,” Darlene Demeniuk said. For now, it se em s th a t Maya looks a little like both of h e r p arents, h e r m o th e r said. “She’s very healthy, and we’re very excited to get h e r home,” Darlene Demeniuk said. The th ird child of South Lyon’s Tina Ziel also was th e first baby of the new y e a r born a t St. Jo se p h Livingston Hospital in Howell. Ziel’s son, Christopher Lee Hibbard, arrived a t 5:02 a.m. Monday in th e hospital’s birthing center. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. H e r son also was anxious to arrive, Ziel said, a s h e r due d a te was Ja n . 6. Ziel’s labor also w ent a little more quickly. She said she arrived a t the hospital a t 3:15 a.m., about 30 minu te s a fte r h e r w a te r broke, and gave b irth le ss th a n two hours later. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith<3>livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t 810-844-2011. = SH1' I . IV tV , ,S T O N = COMMUNITY Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. Offices: Main office: 420 W. 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Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116, or drop it off in person at that address during business hours. Or send an e-mail to: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com. Images should be high quality JP E G files with a 200 DPI resolution. T H E L IV IN G S T O N N E W S THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 A5 ► PHOTOS: ROBERT CHASE,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS T h e fam ily o f U.S. A rm y S p e c ia lis t A n d rew P a tric k Daul w a tch e s as his ca s ke t is c a rr ie d to a h ea rs e a f te r fu n e ra l services a t Sh ep h e rd o f th e Lakes L u th e ran Church Dec. 2 9 . From le f t th e y a re fa th e r M ich a e l D au l, m o th e r Kathy Daul (w ith f la g ), sister Lindsey, 2 0 , and sister Audrey, 15. Daul was k illed Dec. 19 in Iraq . He was to be b u ried Thursday a t A rlin g to n N a tio n a l C em e te ry near W a sh in g to n , D.C. L a u g h s , te a r s f o r fa lle n f r ie n d Andrew Daul died in Iraq BY RICK F IT ZGERALD Managing Editor The night before the funeral for one of their high school buddies, Jordan Camps and Nick Kantola spent hours watching old movies of their high school antics with friends. “I’ve never laughed hysterically and cried hysterically so much at the same time,” said Kantola, a 2003 graduate of Brighton High School. The next day the crying continued as the same group of friends as they attended the funeral for one of the main characters of those home movies, Andrew P Daul, who was killed Dec. 19 while serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq. Selections of those home movies were shown during the Dec. 29 funeral for the 21-year-old Daul at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church in Brighton Township. Daul was to be buried Thursday at Arlington National Cemeteiy near Washington, D.C. Daul, a U.S. Army specialist a ssigned to an Abrams Ml tank, was killed w hen an improvised explosive device went off near his tank in Hit, Iraq. He was part of a m ission to secure a route for other soldiers when he was killed. He was a assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division based in Friedberg, Germany. Those who attended the funeral passed as many as 100 flags lining the driveway and walkways leading to the two entrances. Members of the Patriot Guard stood holding most of those flags as a way of honoring the fallen soldiers, said coordinator Jim Kehres of Moiune. The Patriot Guard also has mobilized to guard against protesters who had been disrupting some funerals for soldiers killed in Iraq. There were no protesters Friday. A huge 30-by-40-foot American flag w as suspended between ladder trucks from the Howell Area and Brighton Area fire authorities in front of the church. The church sign carried the message; “Thanks to God for the life and service of Andrew Daul.” During the service, Daul, the son of Michael and Kathy Daul of Brighton Township, was more than once called “a true American hero.” The Rev. Dr. Frank Graves, pastor of Shepherd of the Lakes, said the “w ar in Iraq is no longer over there. It’s here in Brighton, It’s here in Howell.” Ju s t four days after Daul was killed, another Livingston County soldier - U.S. Army National G uard Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, also 21, of the Howell area - was killed along with three other soldiers from Michigan in Salman Pak, Iraq. His funeral will be Jan. Brighton and Howell area firefighters suspend a 3 0-foo t by 4 0-foo t American flag from two aerial ladder trucks at the funeral. Soldiers from Fort Knox fire a 21 -gun salute for Daul. 6, according to the family. Ju st four days after Daul was killed, another Livingston County soldier - U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, also 21, of the Howell area - was killed with three other soldiers from Michigan in Salman Pak, Iraq. His funeral will be Saturday. Graves praised the outpouring of support for the Daul fanflly, then asked: “What would it be like if we put this much love into each day?” He answered in his own question: “I’ll tell you .... we would have no war.” Haul’s 20-year-old sister, Lindsey, said she and her brother almost seemed to grow closer after he left home for his military service, right after graduating high school. She called him “the best big brother we could ever ask for” even if there were times when he was a little too protective of her and 15-year-old Audrey. She called h e r brother an “extreme kind of guy who lived each day as if it were his last.” He had started bodybuilding in high school and took it to a new level during his military service. He had hoped to return to civilian Bfe during 2007 and pursue his dream of becoming a professional bodybuilder. But Lindsey Daul said it was clear h er brother “was proud of what he was doing and believed in his mission” in Iraq. He was a good solider, said Brig. Gen. John R. Bentley, from the U.S. Army Tfrnk command in Warren. He awarded Daul three military commendations: The Combat Action Badge for serving in a combat zone, the Bronze Star for heroic service, and the Purple Heart, awarded to those who are wounded or killed in combat. Bentley read several messages from Haul’s fellow soldiers and commanders. A friend from his luiit in Iraq called him a “man of endless motivation” and a true tanker. His tank commander called him “one of a kind ... who is the definition of a soldier.” His platoon leaders called Daul a powerhouse of a man with “arms as big as my waist,” but also someone “who was a loyal friend to all of us.” While the video shown during the funeral included images of him with a machine gun in Iraq, there also were glimpses of a lighter side to Daul. 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Residents will pay tribute this week to two Livingston County soldiers killed in Iraq. E a rlie r this week, Michael an d Kathy Daul traveled to Arlington N ational Cemetery n e a r Washington, D.C., to bury th e ir 21-year-old son, U.S. Army Specialist A ndrew P Daul, who was killed Dec. 19 when an improvised explosive device went off n e a r his tank. Saturday, Donald and Ju d y Algrim will have the funeral for th e ir 21-year-old son, U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim. He died Dec. 23 in Salman Pak, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated n ea r his vehicle. Two very different young m en ended up with so much in common. Daul, a Brighton High School graduate, enlisted in the Army right after high school in 2003. He was on his second tour of duty in Iraq and within seven months of completing his military service when he was killed. Algrim, who was adopted from Colombia along with th re e siblings, joined th e N ational G uard a fte r completing a guard-sponsored p rogram called the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy for at-risk youth. Both wanted to se rv e th e ir country. Both made th e ir p a ren ts proud with th e ir choices. Both paid th e ultimate sa c rifice. During Daul’s Dec. 29 funeral, the Rev. Dr. F ra n k Graves, p asto r of Shepherd of the L akes Lutheran Church, said the “w ar in Iraq is no longer over there. I t’s h e re in Brighton, It’s h e re in Howell.’’ So far, five soldiers from Livingston County have been killed in Iraq. T hat p rompted one p e rson a ttending Daul’s funeral to comment th a t it seemed like Livingston County has sa c rificed more th an its fair sh a re of soldiers in the w ar ag a in st te r rorism. Then she paused and added, “But the people here know the importance of fighting for fi^edom.’’ That was the sense of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers’ comments a t the funeral. He offered condolences to the Daul family saying: “I offer a nation’s thanks for service by a great American hero.” Rogers plans to be a t Algrim’s funeral Saturday in Howell. A staff m em b er said he makes it a point to a tten d the funerals of any m ilitary personnel from his district who a re killed. Fhnerals a re always sad and sombe r events. But attending the funeral for a 21-year-old who was killed in the w ar in Iraq was a different experience. I was im p re ssed with the num b e r of military personnel attending, both active duty and retired. Many more a tten d ed th an ju s t th e official U.S. Army contingent. There were men, long p a s t th e ir m ilitary service, who p u t on th e ir uniforms and came to honor a fallen soldier. Because th e s e solders often a re so young themselves, th e ir funerals also a re filled with people who should not have to a tten d the funeral of a friend. T hese soldiers a re ju st too young to die. It break s your h e a rt to se e so many kids coming to g e th e r to pay th e ir re sp e c ts in stead of catching up on each o th e r’s news over pizza and a couple of b ee rs while they a re all home for the holidays. I’ll never forget the words of Nick Kantola, one of Daul’s high school buddies, who talked about the g ath erin g of friends th e night before the funeral to watch old high school movies; “I’ve n ever laughed hysterically an d cried hysterically so much a t the same time.” M a n a g in g E d it o r R ic k F i tz g e r a ld c a n b e r e a c h e d a t r f itz g e r a ld@ liv in g s to n c o m m u n i t y n e w 5 . c o m o r 810-844-2004. T r a v e lin g T -s h ir ts c a r r y a ta s te o f Z u k e y a r o u n d t h e w o r ld V i s i t o r s p r o u d l y w e a r t h e t a v e r n - i n s p i r e d g a r b w h e n v i s i t i n g v a r i o u s v a c a t i o n d e s t i n a t i o n s BY LEANNE SMITH News Staff Reporter T h e Zukey L ak e T av e rn is a local la n dm a rk , b u t its T-shirts c a n be found th e world a ro u n d . The p ro o f is on th e wall ju s t in sid e th e fro n t door of th e p o p u la r L ak e lan d b a r an d r e s ta u r a n t. Rick Glazer and Chuck Plante bought the Hamburg Township busin e s s in 1980. They decided to sell ap parel because Glazer’s fath e r was in the clothing business, and the ir T-shirt with the simple design of a frothy m ug surrounded by the words, “Zukey Lake Tavern” took off. “We were very surprised a t how the shirts sold,” Plante said. “We sta rted hearing from people th a t they were in Australia and they saw someone -with one of our T-shirts. Or Jap an . Or F rance.” Through the years, Glazer and P lante would even get an occasional photo from customers who snapped a shot of themselves wearing the tavern’s T-shirt in a vacation location. They expanded th e building la st y e a r and decided to give those photos th e ir own place of honor. Today, surrounded by a map of the world that says, “Zukey Lake Tavern Around The World” are 48 pictm^s of people wearing Zukey Lake T-shirts in front of signs or landmarks in countries fi^m five of the world’s seven continents. Only Africa and Antarctica are missing. “Ju s t give us a couple more years,” Glazer said. “We’ll have them all.” Now, hardly a week goes by th a t someone doesn’t come in and tell Glaze r and P lan te they saw th e ir shirts in the funniest places. “We get a bunch of photos a fte r every Christmas break or school break and in the summ er a t vacation time,” Glazer said. “We ju s t keep making the display bigger.” Bruce and Connie M endenhall’s son, Eric, is in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Jap an . The Hamburg Township couple sent him and his wife, who’s from Japan, Zukey Lake Tavern T-shirts because th e ir son considers it one of his favorite p a rts of home. “When he comes home, he says he wants mom’s stuffing and Zukey Lake’s salad pizza,” Connie M endenhall said. When the Mendenhalls visited Japan, Connie Men denhall and h er daughter-in-law, Keiko, had the ir picture taken in Yokosuka. Keiko is wearing the Zukey Lake 'Tave rn T-shirt, and the photo hangs on the tavern’s wall. “We saw the pictures th e re of people wearing the shirts all over the world, and said we’ll do it too,” Connie M endenhall said. There a re photos from Big Sur, Calif, and Key West, Fla. There’s Edinburgh Castle in Scotland; The leaning tower in Pisa, Italy; the Colleseum in Rome; and places in Norway, Brazil, Siberia and Cambodia. Soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan have even sent home photos of themselves wearing the T-shirts u n d ern e ath th e ir military uniforms. Ed and Nancy Akin of Howell brought back a photo of them wearing Zukey Lake Tavern T-shirts in Moscow’s Red Square. They la te r gave th e sh irts to some Russian children, Aiken said. The couple is planning a sum m e r trip to Ire lan d and likely will take an o th e r photo of themselves wearing new T-shirts. “One of th e se days, we’ll be taking trips to the moon and someone will take a Zukey Lake T-shirt to the moon,” Aiken said. “It certainly wouldn’t su rprise me.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810- 844-2011. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Sarah Plante, daughter of Chuck Plante, one of the owners of the Zukey Lake Tavern, shows off the eatery's trademark T-shirt. Many visitors, such as the ones seen below, have purchased the shirts and worn them on vacations around the world. Photos that loyal customers have submitted from their trips adorn a wall in the restaurant. Suae Bayes. Connie Spoonw, lisa P-gpU Ollier Bmb, North Ctroimg F i v e o f t h e w o r l d ' s s e v e n c o n t i n e n t s a r e r e p r e s e n t e d . ' J u s t g i v e u s a c o u p l e m o r e y e a r s . W e ' l l h a v e t h e m a l l . ' Rick Glazer, co-owner of Zukey Lake Tavern Trevor Rlioads, Busch Stadium'^ St. Louis, Mo. 1.2006 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 C “ COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK Gingerbread house winners named for St. George's Special Ministries contest St. George Special Ministries, a program for students with special needs that operates out of St. George's Church in Brighton, recently sponsored a gingerbread house contest. At right Katie Gamache of Howell shows off her "Christmas Train" gingerbread house after winning second place in the youth category. At far right, her sister, Abby Gamache shows her entry that won third place in the youth category with her "Blue House" creation. Below left, is Jackie Prusak of Howell, who was the first- place winner in the adult category. Her house was titled "Dog House." Prusak is the owner of Creative Comforts Pet Care Services. Friend Sharon McKee helped her to make the house. Below far right, members of the special education staff from Highlander Way Middle School in Howell show off their first placewinning gingerbread house in the community group category. The house titled "School House" was made by them and Mary Royan's special education class. Pictured from left are Barb Freeman, Susan Tyle and Mary Royan. PHOTOS;COURTESY. DIANE MOSLEY Submit your community photos The Community Scrapbook page is a weekly look at our communities through the camera lenses of people like you. Send your photo along with a brief written explanation. 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. Lucky Clovers make treats, participate in flee ce bee At their December meeting, the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club made Christmas treats for those in need in Livingston County. The cookie bake was at the White Lodge Country Club in Pinckney. Pictured here are, back row, from left: Angela Kujawa, Matt Ogg, Laura Cuthbertson, Patrick Cuthbertson, Troy Taylor, Alex Marsh. Middle row, from left: Philip Cuthbertson, Joey Kujawa, Alexis Marsh. Front row, from left: Kenny and Becky Cuthbertson. In November, the club participated in the State wide 4-H Fleece Bee, above right. Club members made hats, scarves and mittens for Livingston County residents. PHOTOS: COURTESY KEVIN MARSH COURTESY STACY M ITCHELL Special visitors for Dr. Howe Dr. Raymond P. Howe's staff arranged a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus to deliver his Christmas gift this year. Howe is a specialist in orthodontics in Pinckney. i f ’ COURTESY, COLDWELL BANKER Marines greet families Stan Frymark, a local U.S. Marine, along with his associate Tim Mahar spent the day greeting families who were visiting Santa and donating toys at Coldwell Banker Brighton Town & Country Real Estate on Dec. 9. B I S T R O & T A V E R N Join Us for Sunday Brunch BufTet (11-3 PM ) Enjoy a wonderful and unique selection of breakfast and lunch entrees. Brunch at the “Q" also includes a chef’s carving station, made-to order omelets, fresh fruit and pastries featuring Chef Prokos' own Pancake Tower - layers of fluffy pancake, vanilla cream, raspberry sauce, fresh fruit and meringue topping served warm - a delight not to be missed! Adults: $14.95 Kids: $5.95 Includes buffet and kids menu! 300 S. Maple Road - Reservations - 734-929-9200 - www .th eq u arterb istro .com Weber’S Restaurant Sunday Brunch Buffet 9:30 a.m.-1:00 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 January m P E T S O F T H E W E E K J u l i a a n d M a t r i x tV j] Julia and Matrix, siblings, are special needs cats that are must be placed together. Their mom is also available and could be placed with her two babies or on her own. Julia and Matrix tested positive for FIV. Normally, we would not place an FIV positive cat up for adoption but these two kittens are so sweet that we thought they deserved a chance! There is a possibility that they will re-test negative at a later time. Due to the limited space at the shelter, however, we are unable to house them that long. We're hoping that someone who is familiar with the disease that knows FIV is not a guaranteed death sentence will offer these two beauties a chance to have a home. We are w’illing to re-test the cats at our shelter once they have been adopted so their owner knows where they stand with the disease. If they re-test positive, they can still live a long and normal life. If they don't test positive, and there's a good chance one or both may not, then someone will have gotten a great pair of loving cats at the special needs price! Hours: Mondays 2-8 Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays Wednesday and Fridays 12-6 Saturdays and Sundays 11-4 2 464 Do rr Road • Howell, MI 48 8 4 3 ( 5 1 7 ) 5 5 2 - 8 0 5 0 w w w . h u m a n e - l i v i n g s t o n . o r g i 1653103-Qi; THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 B3 COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY TEEN MOVIE NIGHT 5:45 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Grades 6 and up. 810-229-6571 ext. 227. SATURDAY NEW YEAR BIRD COUNT 8 a.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685- 0603. VIABIL SUPPORT GROUP 9:30 a.m.-noon. Lion's Den, 465 W. Main St., Brighton. Monthly meeting ofVisually Impaired And Blind In Livingston. Details:810-231 -1277. First Saturday of each month. CURIOUS ABOUT CLIMATE? 10:30-11:30 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Hands-on experiments with weather fun. Ages 7 and up. Detaiis:810-229- 6571 ext. 227. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Sponsored by the Friends of the Howeii Carnegie District Library. 517-546-0720. BASIC INTERNET 1-3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free computer course for adults comfortable with computers but no experience with the internet. Registration: 810-231-1771. 'TWEEN BOOK GROUP 1 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,Meabon Room,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. 517-546-0720. SUNDAY FIRESIDE STORIES & HOT COCOA ^ 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Registration: 248- 685-0603. MONDAY SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 810-227- 7^00.AlsoThursdaysat Wa.m. MOUSING BASICS 6-7:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free course for adults new to computers. Registration: 810-231 - 1771. BARBERSHOP CHORUS 7 p.m. Independence Village, 833 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. New and experienced singers welcome. Details: 810-227-0780. Every Monday. TUESDAY I 9 BUSINESS NETWORKING 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-734-1462. GOOD MORNING LIVINGSTON 7:30-9 a.m. Genoa Woods Conference Center, 7707 Conference Drive, Brighton.Topic:"2007 Economic Forecast." Cost: $ 15 members with reservation, $20 at the door, $25 nonmembers. Details: 517-546-3920. LAPSIT 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merriii Road, Hamburg Township.,For kids 18-36 months. Registration: 810-231-1771. Through Feb. 27. MOMMY AND ME CLASS 10-11 a.m. Mommy and Me, 8801 Bergen Road, Howell. Activities focus on sensory experience. Newborns-3 years.. Cost: $7 per child. 517-546- 4168. L.E.T.S. COALITION 3:30-4:30 p.m. Livingston Essentiai Transportation, 3950 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.The Livingston County Transportation Coalition meeting. chaired by Arc of Livingston. 517- 546-1228. Second Tuesday. 'TWEEN THEATER 4:30 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0720. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7-12. Details: 866-522-2725. ANGER MANAGEMENT 6:15-7:45 p.m. Catholic Sociai Services, 2020 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 104, Howeii. Learn how to better manage and express anger. Cost: $15 or $75 for ali sessions. Registration: 517-545-5944. Six-week session through Feb. 13. WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-8 p.m.dinner;7-11 p.m. karaoke, American Legion Memorial,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults, $5 Seniors, $3 kids 9 years and under. Details: 734-878-9522. Second Friday. SATURDAY BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Patrick Catholic Church Activity Center, 712 Rickett Road, Brighton. Details:810-229-4221. BIRDS OF PREY 1 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. 'HARRY THE DIRTY DOG' 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Details: 810-299-4130. SUNDAY STORY HOUR 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Registration:810-231- 1771.Also Wa.m.Thursday. WEDNESDAY PLAYGROUP 11 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For babies up to 23 months and their grown-ups. No older siblings. 810-229-6571. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517- 545-0219. GENIE'S BOOKCLUB 1 p.m., Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Refreshments and lively, informal, adult discussion on the book"A.D.62, Pompeii" by Rebecca East. Details:810-231 -1771. EUCHRE 6:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Pubiic Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Refreshments and door prizes. Details: 734-878-3888. MOTHERS AND MORE 6:30-8:30 p.m. First National Bank of Brighton, 7950 Challis Road, Brighton. A night out for ail moms. Details: 810-844-0479 or www.mothersandmore235. org. Second Wednesday. HOME & GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. Hartland Educational Service Support Center, 9525 Highiand Road, Hartland.Topic: Orchids. Details: 810-632-4632. Second Wednesday. DIVORCE WORKSHOP 7-8:30 p.m. Women's Resource Center, 3471 E.Grand River Ave., Howell. Emotional, legal and financial aspects of divorce explored. Cost: $7.50 per week or $40 for series. Details: 517- 548-2200. Wednesdays through Feb. 14. PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP 7 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. For photography enthusiasts of all skill levels. 734-878-6162. THURSDAY 1 4 ANIMAL TRACKS T-SHIRTS 2 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. MONDAY BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 5. Second St.,Fowlerville. Details:517-223-8824. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 810-227- 7100. AisoThursdays at 10a.m. BARBERSHOP CHORUS 7 p.m. Independence Village, 833 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. New and old singers always welcome. Details: 810-227-0780. Every Monday. TUESDAY BUSINESS NETWORKING 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-734-1462. BLOOD DRIVES ■ 1-7 p.m. Brighton Cornerstone Church, 9455 Hilton, Brighton. Details: 810-227-9411. ■ 1-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 300 E.Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-227-7411. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7-12. Details: 866-522-2725. WEDNESDAY BUSINESSWOMEN NETWORKING ll:30a.m.-l p.m. Genoa Woods Conference Center, 7707 Conference Drive, Brighton. Presentation: Buiiding Relationships, Part Two."Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members. Reservations: 810-227-5086. BLOOD DRIVE Noon-6 p.m.VFW Post 4357,10590 E.Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Details: 810-229-9088. INVESTMENT SEMINAR 7 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howeii. Investment Advisor Richard Truxall. Details: 517-546-0720. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7 p.m. Emergency Operations Center, 300 5. Highlander Way, Howell. Nonmembers welcome. Details: 810-923- 3600. Second Thursday. MOMMY AND ME CLASS 10-11 a.m. Mommy and Me, 8801 Bergen Road, Howell. Strengthening early literacy skills for infants and toddlers. Cost: $7 per child. Details: 517- 546-4168. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517- 545-0219. LUNCH AND LEARN 11:30a.m.-l p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 123 E. Washington, HowelL'HotTopics in Human Resources."Cost: $20. Details: 517-546-3920. MS SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m.Woodland Health Center, 7575 W.Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Details: 248^146-9592. SIERRA CLUB 7 p.m. Brighton Distrirt Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton.The Crossroads Group presents"Chernobyi:The Aftermath." Details: 810-220-2183 or swww.Michigan.SierraClub.org/ Crossroads. THURSDAY 1 8 SPOUSE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 p.m. Summerville Independent Living,833 E.Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 888-973-1145. Third Thursday of every month. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS M O N JA N .8 BRIGHTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church Street, Brighton. Details: 810-299^00 or httpy/bas.kl 2.mi.us. Second and fourth Mondays of the month. HARTLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland Road, Howell. Details: 810-746-2190. Second and fourth Mondays of the month. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Latson Road Elementary School, 1201 S. Latson Road, Genoa Township. Details: 517-548-6200. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Village Hall, 213 5. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Meeting times: 6 p.m. workshop on water rate study; 7 p.m. council hears zoning board of appeals requests; 7:30 p.m. regular meeting. Details:517-223-3771. Every other Monday. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement ofViiiage Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. Second and fourth Monday of each month, except for holidays. holidays. TUES., JAN. 9 THUR„JAN.11 FOWLERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Village Hall,213S.Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details:517-223- 377 Text. 14. Second Tuesday of each month. HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-3228. WED J A N . 10 PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Annex, 122 5. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3131. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave,, Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-3228. PINCKNEY PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. First Monday of each month, except UNADILLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 S.Webb St., Gregory. Details: 734-498-2502. PINCKNEY BOARD OF EDUCATION p.m. Pathfinder School, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg. Details: 810-225-3900. OCEOLA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, Oceola Township. Details: 517- 546-3259. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 877 W. Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 517- 546-1588. HANDY TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-3228. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E.Grand River Ave., Howell. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546- 3520. VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. STUDEN TS AT RED CROSS The American Red Cross of Livingston County is looking for students to become involved with the "Step Up" volunteer program. Details: 517-546-0326, ore-mail kristin1s@hotmail.com. CL IENT DRIVERS The Connection Youth Services is looking for volunteers to help drive clients to necessary appointments. Details: 866- 440-7233, or e-mail vsmith. theconnection@comcast.net. BLANKET M A K IN G The local chapter of Project Linus is holding its next blanket-making day on Jan. 20. Project Linus provides new, handmade blankets and afghans created by volunteers. Details: 248-789-7040, or e-mail howellprojectlinus@ excite.com. CL IENT INTERVIEWS Love INC is looking for volunteers to assist with client interviews and to follow up with staff. Details: 810-494- 4056, or e-mail kjanego@ livingstonloveinc.org. TAX PREPARATION The Tax Credit Initiative Coalition is looking for volunteers in Livingston County to help with tax preparation, client screening, computer technical support and data entry. Details: 313- 647-9620, ext. 210, or e-mail to lliuzzo@accountingaidsociety. org. TEACH COM PUTER CLASSES The Brighton Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach seniors how to use Macintosh computers for email and Internet use. Details: 810-299-3822 or e-mail nhall@ bas.k12.mi.us. OFFICE ASSISTANCE The Howell Nature Center is looking for volunteers to help with clerical support in both the main office and in the Wildlife Infirmary. Details: 517- 546-0249, or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. PROGRAM IN FORM ER Brighton Hospital is looking for volunteers to help inform people dropping off patients about the Friends and Family Program, answer questions, provide company and comfort and sell boxed lunches and beverages. Details: 810-225- 2527 or e-mail kwinter@ brightonhospital.org. PET CARE The Humane Society of Livingston County is looking for volunteers to assist with animal care, cleaning and playing with the animals. Details: 517-552-8050, or e-mail kathryn@humanelivingston. org. P L A N N IN G C O M M IT TE E S Habitat for Humanity in Livingston County is looking for volunteers to serve on various planning committees. Details: 810-220-9986, ext. 10 ore-mail lchfh@sbcglobal.net. Volunteer L ivingston, a p ro gram o f the Livingston County United Way, p romotes the need fo r volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete lis t o f volunteer postings, visit w w w.lcun itedway .o rg. Submit volun te er needs to donr@ chartermi.net. BUILDING PERMITS Following is a listing of re c en t building p ermits issued around Livingston County where the value of the project is $5,000 o r more. The listing includes the address, type of work, and value of the project. Howell Township 3450 Amber Oaks Drive, $133,678, one-story single-family dwelling with two-car a ttached g arage 3434 Amber Oaks Drive, $133,760, one-story single-family dwelling with two-car a ttached garage 3447 Amber Oaks Drive, $130,140, one-story single-family dwelling with two-car a ttached garage SUBMIT YOUR 1395 W. Barron, $9,692, a ttached ca rport 2444 Fisher Road, $119,544, two-story single-family dwelling 2484 Tooiey Road, $160,842, one-story single-family dwelling with two-car attached garage Iosco Township 1919 Bull Run Road, $211,195, two-story m odular single-family dwelling 5197 Bull Run Road, $132,910, moving m odular two-story house w ith two-car a ttached garage 7233 Lange, $56,607, onestory addition to a single-family dwelling 9053 Roberts Road, $17,580, deck and sunroom 4997 Dutton Road, $16,962, deta ched a c ce ssory stru c tu re 10790 Cedar River Estates Drive, $63,613, detached a c c e ssory s tru c tu re Marion Township 4920 Vines Road, $29,078, pole barn 341 Tortoise, $27,120, sunroom 2831 Buttercup, $9,211, deck 2851 Wheat Valley, $28,409, pool 1400 Pingree Road, $11,025, foundation for future garage ' LISTINGS 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. 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'til 7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5 1653062-01 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 B4 « ' L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y p r o p e r t y s a l e s P ro p e r t y so ld re c e n t ly th ro u g h o u t th e c o u n t y : B Y T H E U M B E R S Brighton 1*363 Bayvwood Circle; $285,000 8727 Candlewood Trail; $72,400 ^735 Greenwillow St; $65,000 8168 Northridge Hills Dr; J317,528 172 Woodlake Drive; $145,000 *« Brighton Township t0851 Arbour Drive; $242,901 1577 Bay Harbor Drive; {314,000 4143 Buno Road; $210,000 3750 Christopher; $255,000 2014 Cumberland Drive; ^275,000 5165 Daniel Drive; $323,000 4166 Dominion Blvd; $503,203 9595 Edward Drive; $157,500 2737 Hartun Drive; $418,750 2665 Sligo Lane; $392,500 13155 Spencer Road; $125,000 9315 Sycamore Trail; $444,000 9690 Valencia; $226,000 9889 Weber St; $189,900 1900 Woodcreek Drive; $420,000 8412 Woodland Shore Drive; $325,000 11353 Woodruff Lake Drive; $165,000 5530 Woodruff Shore Drive; $163,500 5534 Woodruff Shore Drive; $158,000 5536 Woodruff Shore Drive; $158,000 5553 Woodruff Shore Drive; $143,000 5555 Woodruff Shore Drive; $137,850 Cohoctah Township 6549 Preston Road; $74,315 Genoa Township 357 Natanna Drive; $201,000 Green Oak Township 8601 Bonaventure Drive; $350,000 12800 Emerson Drive; $3,425,000 11415 Mart Road; $212,042 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. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS 11985 Ruth St; $180,500 6395 Sporny Drive; $79,950 8217 Twilight Drive; $220,000 9891 Viking Lane; $626,000 Hamburg Township 10689 Frankfort; $433,792 5128 Girard Drive; $410,000 9144 Lakecrest St; $425,000 9140 Mayfred; $133,968 11360 Pleasantview Drive; $225,000 7906 River Run Drive; $87,000 7906 River Run Drive; $90,000 7224 Sheldon Road; $255,000 9886 Tioga Trail; $50,000 3750 Westhaven; $209,343 Handy Township 1664 Cedar Road, N; $66,400 11520 Grand River; $45,000 9851 Van Buren Road, W; $195,000 Hartiand Township 1392 Four Seasons Drive; $270,000 901 Long Lake Drive; $250,200 9855 Viewcrest Ct; $280,000 Howeii 1058 Curzon Road; $194,000 1837 Garfield St; $326,947 1837 Garfield St; $67,500 213 Pulford St; $158,000 709 Sibley St, W; $173,975 610 Washington St, E; $145,415 703 Washington St, W; $296,000 Iosco Township 10280 Iosco Road, W; $150,000 Marion Township 5694 Coon Lake Road, W; $184,000 707 Glenlivet St; $50,000 480 Newberry Lane; $165,000 2147 Norton Road; $162,000 80 Sedum; $235,000 Oceola Township 2452 Ava Drive; $131,000 4112 Merriman Loop; $92,500 4136 Merriman Loop; $92,500 3733 Rainier Drive; $236,160 3848 Rainier Drive; $247,250 111 Ravine PI; $185,500 652 Zion Crt; $198,493 Pinckney 336 Webster; $168,310 Putnam Township 4696 Emu Drive; $274,178 7477 Farley Road; $225,000 Tyrone Township 11404 Fawn Valley Trail; $380,000 12431 Ivy Lane; $79,300 10301 Nimphie St; $291,384 8175 Older Lane; $56,000 Unadilla Township 1767 Pebble; $176,000 15900 Roepke Road; $54,000 ^ 0 .1 c '" ' \iO O Howell 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.” What does “School of Choice” mean? For Howell School District, this means any student in Livingston, Ingham, Shiawassee, Genesee, Oakland, or Washtenaw County may attend Howell Public Schools.* Students will be accepted through Friday, February 02, 2007. ^ E x p e lle d o r s u s p e n d e d s tu d e n ts a re N O T b e in g a c c e p te d . Do Howell Schools have room for students at every grade level? Yes, students at all grade levels Kindergarten through 12'*’ grade, as well as Alternative Education, are welcome. The district determines placement based upon enrollment at specific buildings. Is bus transportation available for my student(s)? Students may use existing bus runs to travel to and from school. Students able to drive themselves are also welcome to do so. If this is NOT possible, parents are responsible for transportation. Is there a fee for my student(s) to attend Howell Public Schools? There is NO fee. The State Foundation Grant follows your child to the district he / she attends. Will my student(s) be guaranteed a place in Howell Schools after this coming school year? Yes, School of Choice students are guaranteed placement until they graduate from Howell Schools. How do I enroll my student(s) in Howell Schools through “Schools of Choice” ? Just call the Registrar’s Office at 517-548-6232. Why should Howell Public Schools be my School District of Choice? See below! •English Language Learner services "Before- and After-School child care •2006 MI Support Person of the Year "Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program •8 Blue Ribbon Schools-State and National "All schools met Annual Yearly Progress (NCLB) •Computer labs at all schools •All schools North Central Accredited •4 MI Teacher of the Year finalists since 1999 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FR ID A Y , JA N U A R Y 5, 2 0 0 7 Share your sports news at 810-844-2012 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-tnail:Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com A th le te o f th e w e e k , C 2 R e c re a tio n ca le n d a r, C 2 ms JASON DEEGAN Th e L iv in g s to n C o m m u n i t y N ew s Having a ball at home They’re everywhere in my house. In the garage. Under the bed. In the badq^ard. The basement. My closet. The spare bedroom. Even the trunk of my car. They’re of every size and different shapes. Hard ones. Soft ones. Dimpled ones. FUrry ones. Plastic ones. Balls. From any sport, you name it. Soccer. Tennis. Golf. Basketball. Football. As I was cleaning the house recently, I couldn’t help but wonder; Why do I have so many? By my best guestimate, there are more than 450 balls in my home. Call me a ball-hawk of the worst kind. Does the number of balls in your house directly reflect your athleticism or the dedication of the athletes living there? I like to think so. That’s why I challenge anybody to find a house with more. E-mail me if you’ve got more than 100. I’d like to know why. With two kids under 5 years old, it’s only natural that a dad who loves sports has so many lying around. I think they’re subconscious reminders to get my kids interested in sports. I don’t play sports competitively any more. I never get together with the guys for a round of flag football, like the good old days. And yet, I have two regulation footballs and two smaller, softer versions for indoor use. I haven’t played recreational softball since my days of working at The Ann Arbor News in the late 1990s. Still, I have two softballs, one souvenir Detroit Tigers baseball and tons of plastic whiffle balls in my garage. Five various sizes of basketballs also live permanent in the bulging ball bucket in the garage. Shooting hoops used to be my favorite pastime. I play tennis probably only once a year, but I own at least 10 tennis balls. They’re great for various reasons, playing catch with the kids or fetch with the dog. They’re soft. They’re bouncy. They’re big enough to catch but not so big as to bowl the kids over. This one may surprise you, but we’ve got five beach balls in our basement, too (minus the sand or the sun). They’re great for a game of kickball or catch, again without scuffing the walls or breaking anything. An eclectic mix of toy balls - some for a game much like skeeball, the popular bowling game at Chuck E. Cheese, and others with dog teeth marks that should probably be thrown away - also clutter our lower level. Where the count slQTockets is upstairs in my once-proud office, now a guest bedroom-junkroom where anything that doesn’t fit anywhere else ends up. I’ve always been a collector, from coins and stamps as a youngster to baseball cards in my teens. During my college years, I even tried to collect eveiy Miami Dolphins Dan Marino football card ever produced. I’ve got more than 300 (go ahead, tease away). Today, the collector in me, passed on fi-om my father, has taken a fancy to golf balls. I collect golf balls of eveiy course I play. So far my collection numbers in the 300s, with logo balls fi-om Ireland, Wales, the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Canada and throughout the United States. Oh, and I almost forgot my closet, home to the four dozen boxes of new golf balls and the bag of 50 or more shag balls so beaten up I refuse to take them to any respectable course. I probably should. It would free me from those ball-shaped land mines. Maybe then I wouldn’t trip so much while I’m cleaning. Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2012. Relearning to wrestle H o w e l l w r e s t l e r t r a n s i t i o n s t o f o l k s t y l e BY JASON DEEGAN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Skip Harvey wrestles with a teammate at practice. He bounces lightly back and forth on his feet, then moves in for the takedown. Harvey makes the move look easy, but the Howell High School sophomore is really going through a big transition: he’s relearning the sport. For the past two years, Harvey, and his older brother, Andrew, have been wrestling in Japan under a different set of rules. No, not sumo wrestling. The Harveys have been wrestling freestyle, which is quite different from folkstyle, used in America’s high schools. The Harvey boys attended the Chofu campus of the American School in Japan in western Tokyo, after their father, Bill Harvey, was transferred there for a temporary work assignment in 2004. The family moved back home last summer. Andrew Harvey, a senior, likely is out for the season with a shoulder injury, but Skip Harvey, 16, continues to perform well for the varsity ‘B’ team. He placed sbcth at 145 pounds in the Herm Wilkinson Classic at Howell High School. Howell coach Joe Adam said Harvey has made a smooth transition from freestyle back to folkstyle. “The rules are pretty different,” Adam said. “It is just about getting him back in a comfort level. He is coming around pretty good. He is a hard worker. It will be fun to see how he does this year.” Skip Harvey said at one point during the classic he instinctively tried a freestyle move. Bill Harvey said the transition between the two styles is “re- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELIATHE LIVINGSTON C OMMUNITY NEWS Howell sophomores Skip Harvey wrestles with senior Hig hland er Ryan Feeley a t a recent practice. ally hard.” Some in the wrestling community say freestyle rules reward risk and daring action and penalizes inactivity, while folkstyle rules demand defense first and discourages risk-taking. Skip Harvey said wrestling in the Kensington 'Valley Conference is much tougher than the competition he faced in Japan. SEE HARVEY, C2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Senior Joyce Larioza is one o f five seniors being recruited from the Gladiator volleyball team. Below, Lariosa bumps a ball during a recent practice. O f f c r u t c h e s , o n h e r g a m e J o y c e L a r i o z a l e a d s F o w l e r v i l l e v o l l e y b a l l t e a m t o f a s t s t a r t BY JASON DEEGAN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r L ast year, Joyce Larioza attended Fowlerville High School volleyball games on crutches. This year, the 5-foot-l 1-inch jumping jack sometimes plays like she’s standing on stilts. The senior from Fowlerville has recovered nicely from the anterior cruciate ligament tear that sidelined her last season, returning as the terror who dominated at the net as a sophomore. Larioza, in just two tournaments, has spiked 107 kills in leading the Gladiators to a 13-1 record and the program’s first title at the Capital Area Activities Conference tournament in December. She’s on pace to shatter the single-season kills record of 602 she set in 2004-05. She’s already set the school’s career kill record at 808. “I feel like (I’m playing) the way I was when I was a sophomore,” she said before a recent practice. “I’m really happy. We won this huge tourna- SEE LARIOZA,C2 Hartland graduate to compete on international hockey stage Michael Podelnyk is heading to World University Games in Italy later this month BY JASON DEEGAN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r The backyard ice rink Michael Podelnyk loves to skate on while he’s home from college looks more like one giant puddle these days. The warm weather melted his outdoor training ground, so last week, he practiced his puck handling skills with a stick and round puck in the basement of his parent’s Hartland Township home. Podelnyk, 20, a junior forward who plays for Western Michigan University’s Stallions hockey club, is always tinkering with his game, attempting to improve. That dedication is a major reason USA Hockey chose the 6-foot- 2-inch, 185-pound left-hander to attend the World University Games in Torino, Italy, Jan. 17- 27. The Winter World University Games, created in France in 1960, is the second-largest sporting event in the world, next to the Olympics, and consists of 11 sports and 72 medal competitions. The 2004 Hartland High School graduate can’t wait to play. “It will be an experience of a lifetime,” he said. “I’m glad to be a part of this team going over there to represent the USA.” Podelnyk was one of 22 American Collegiate Hockey Association players chosen after a tryout in Columbus, Ohio, in August. Players from the ACHA have been representing America in the biennial competition since 2001. Two years ago, the U.S. team went 3-3. “We’re going to have a deeper team than last time,” head coach Chad Cassel said in a statement. “This is the highest level of hockey that most of these guys will ever play.” Some top players from Canada and Europe have professional experience. “It is safe to say we are the underdogs, but we might surprise some people,” Podelnyk said. SEE PODELNYK,C2 C 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 5, 2 0 0 / PPISEWSHIIIilS JASON DEEGAN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland High School graduate Michael Podelnyk, 20, shows o ff th e USA Hockey jersey he will wear at th e World University Games in Italy, Jan. 1 7-27. Podelnyk plays for Western Michigan University's club team. PODELNYK FROM C l Italy up next for standout Podelnyk will fly to Washington, D.C., for several exhibition games before traveling to Switzerland to train. He will .Jniss six games and two weeks I of practice with his Stallions. *Jie has scored 21 goals and ’ -had 20 assists for WMU (17-8- 1), ranked 11th nationally. Podelnyk sometimes wishes he played for a Division I program that affords hockey scholarships, but he said he didn’t want to delay his college days to try to earn one. His academic goals come first. He’s double-majoring in Spanish and finance and hopes to attend law school. Podelnyk has been skating on his backyard rink for as long as he can remember. He recalled stuffing padding in his backside because “I kept on falling.” As a teenager, he won state championships with the Plymouth Whalers and Honeybaked Ham youth programs. He’s got more than 100 trophies and medals in his room. “I love hockey,” he said. His parents and two sisters also are planning to travel to Italy, turning the trip into a family vacation. “The whole family is excited,” Podelnyk’s father, Mike, said. “It will be a good cultural experience.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2012. LARIOZA FROM C l Best Gladiator ever? Maybe ment. This is the year I’ve been waiting for.” Prior to her injury, Laribza, who now plays with a knee brace, was getting interest from several Division I schools. Many backed off. Joyce’s mom, Virginia, said her husband, Sam, who is of Filipino and Chinese decent, provided their daughter some inspiration during rehabilitation. - “He told her there’s a saying in Japanese, ‘Seven times fall down. Eight times get up.’ It was hard for her, but she clung to that,” Virginia recalled. “She wanted to show that she could come back stronger than ever. Her physical therapists said she pushed harder than anybody they had ever seen.” Larioza’s performance at national tournaments with the Howell-based Top Gun Volleyball Club and at a University of Michigan camp last summer prompted interest from a whole new set of college coaches. Fowlerville coach Michelle Hardenbrook said Defiance College and Spring Arbor College have offered scholarships. “She works hard at her game,” Hardenbrook said. “She is showing a lot of improvement to get to the top of her game.” Hardenbrook said Larioza’s quiet leadership and demeanor might be better suited for a smaller Division II school. Getting Larioza to talk about herself is a little like stopping her: It’s not easy. “Everything is always about other people,” Hardenbrook said. “She does not want the spotlight. She’s more excited when others do well.” Her mom says many friends don’t know her daughter was named the top junior handler (18-and-under) of non-sporting breed dogs at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York in 2002. The family breeds and shows Schipperke, a small, tail-less dog. “Joyce is pretty humble and unassuming,” Virginia said. “She plays on a wonderful team. All those girls are a big part of it (her success). She doesn’t want to take away from them because they are outstanding.” Larioza could stake a claim as the best Gladiator ever by the time she graduates, although Linsey Ebert, an all-state player who had a successful career at the University of Michigan in the 1990s, was pretty good, too. Larioza could set season and career blocking records as well. She’s most concerned, though, about winning conference and district championships. “This is our time to win everything,” she said. Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2012. Stars aligned for Fowlerville; team reaching its potential Gladiators have right mix of experience, skill The eight seniors on the Fowlerville volleyball team have been pointing to this season since they were little. This senior class went undefeated during its freshman and junior varsity seasons and was 36-17-8 last year, all without star Joyce Larioza, who was either on varsity or injured. The Gladiators can’t wait to see what they can accomplish with all their parts aligned. “We have been playing together since the fourth grade,” Larioza said. “We have the biggest group (of volleyball-playing seniors ever at the school). We are all good friends. We all sit together at lunch. This is our time.” Five seniors are being recruited to play in college, including outside hitters Ali Wallman and Alisca Pappas and libero Amy Lee. 'Twins Annabelle (an outside hitter) and Melissa Harless (a middle blocker) gave up basketball to concentrate on volleyball. “We have a lot of experience and a lot of leadership,” coach Michelle Hardenbrook said. - Jason Deegan Do you have any ideas for good news stories? Call us at (810) 844-2000. R E C R E A T I O N C A L E N D A R OTHER EVENTS ■ The Top Gun Volleyball Club will hold its final tryout for USAV under-16 Regional and under-17 National teams on from 3-6 p.m. Jan. 7 at Three Fires Middle School. Cost is $15.00. More information and required permission form is available at www.topgunvbc.com or contact Jennifer at 517-548-0024. ■ 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. ■ Bowling leagues -The Sunday kids league, which is 11 a.m. Sundays for 14 weeks for ages 5-12, and the Race & Roll league, which is 4:30 p.m.every other Sunday, both start Jan. 14 at Brighton Bowl.The Winter Blasters League begins Jan. 30 and costs $10 per week. Call 810-227-3341 for details. SELCRA 810-299-4140, www.selcra.com ■ January Jam - Boys and girls ages 10-15 can play 3-on-3 and try a free throw and 3-point shooting contest on Jan. 5. HOWELL AREA PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhowell. org ■ Kids health & fitness - Each week introduces a new type of fitness (yoga,tae kwon do, aerobics, weight training) to kids ages 4-8, held at All Fitness, 6107 Grand River Ave.from 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 8-Feb. 5 and Feb. 12-March 5. Cost is$75-$150. ■ Horseback riding lessons - Beginners ages 8-and-up can learn about horses at Shiloh Training Center, 3560 E. Clyde Rd., from 1:30- 3 p.m. Jan. 6-27, Feb. 24-March 3 and April 7-28. Cost is $120-$240.A session for ages 7-12 at Horsin' Aroun Farm, 8768 Hidden Lake Rd., Howell, will be April 3-24. Cost is $90-$180. ■ Indoor tennis - This United States Tennis Association program, called Rallyball, will teach children in grades 2-5 at Bennett Recreation Center in Howell from 4:30-5:30 p.m.Tuesdays from Jan. 23-March 6. Cost is $60-$ 120. ■ High Flyers Gymnastics classes - Three types of classes, developmental (ages 4-6), novice I (ages 6-12) and novice II (ages 7-14), will run in two sessions from 10:30-11 ;15 a.m. Saturdays, from Jan.6-Feb. 17 and Feb. 24-April 21. Cost is $90-$180. ■ Gymnastics classes - Children ages 18 months to 5 years old can learn to tumble in two separate classes at Barnard Community Center on Tuesdays From Jan. 23- March 27. Cost is $69-$138. ■ Martial arts - Young and old can learn karate, Sanchin-Ryu and Krav Maga (self-defense), Tae Kwon Do and Olympic-style sparring. Contact Community Education for dates, times and costs. ■ Rollerama II classes - Two classes for figure skating and two for in-line skating begin the first week of January. Some sessions run to April. Cost $23 to $240 for roller hockey instruction. ■ Exercize classes - Classes involving cardio-kickboxing, toning, step & tone, private weight training for ladies only, yoga for seniors and belly dancing for fitness run January until March. ■ Fencing - Ages 7-16 can learn foil fencing and saber fencing from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett Recreation Center from Jan. 10-Feb. 14 and Feb. 28-April 4. Cost is $65- $130 per discipline. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls grades 4-8 can sign up by Feb. 20 with games starting April 20. Cost Is $60-$100. ■ Spring soccer - Children pre-kindergarten to grade 6 can play an 8-week season from April 23-June 18. Cost Is $40-$80. Registration deadline is March 30. ■ Flag football - This NFL-backed program runs 8 weeks in spring for ages 6-14. Cost is $60-$120. ■ Kiddie kickball - Ages 3-4 can play for 6 weeks from noon-1 p.m. Saturdays from May 19-June 30. Registration deadline is April 20. ■ Drop-in volleyball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School until May 22. Cost is $3-$5. ■ Drop-in basketball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School until May 17. Cost is $3-$5. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION 810-225-3950 ■ Fitness night - Families can come use the pool, track, gym and weightroom equipment at the Community Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year.The cost is $2.50 per person. Call the hotline at 810-225-3946 regarding closings. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT 517-223-6481 HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUCATION 810-746-2150 or www.hartlandcommunityed. com ■ Indoor soccer - Boys and girls in kindergarten-4th grade can play games at Ore Creek Middle School between noon-7 p.m. Sundays from Jan. 7-Feb. 11.Cost is $65. ■ After-school volleyball - This 8- week clinic for boys and girls in grades 5-6 runs 3:45-5 p.m.Tuesdays from Jan.9-Feb.27 at Farms Elementary. ■ Men's open basketball - Those 18 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. until April 5. Cost is $4. ■ Co-ed volleyball - Men and women ages 14 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. Fridays until March 30. ■ After school sports - Boys and girls In grades 3-4 can attend clinics that include volleyball, dodge ball, football, baseball, lacrosse and other indoor games.The first session runs from Jan. 8-Feb. 14. The second session runs from Feb.21-March 28.The sessions at local schools - Creekside on Mondays, Lakes on Tuesdays, Village on Wednesdays and Round on Thursdays - end at 5 p.m. and cost $37.50-545. P re s e n ts ATHLETE OF THE WEEK J a red Josephson ■ School: Pinckney High. ■ Sport: Basketball. ■ T o p sports m om e n t: Starting this Josephson season after getting little playing time last season. ■ This season: Broke a school record with 18 rebounds against Ypsilanti Lincoln in December. ■ Hobbies: Golf and hunting. ■ Favorite subject: History. ■ School in v o lv em e n t: DECCA marketing club. ■ Person I a dm ire : His brother. Bob Josephson, 27, who lives in New Orleans and works for FEMA. ■ Academics: 3.0 GPA. ■ Future: He might attend Ferris State University to study hospitality management or play basketball at another school if an opportunity arises. ' 7885B GRriaanHd TROivNer Rd/ 810-227-1761 8F8O0 WS.L GErRanVdIL ALvEe. 517-223-9142 ^ANWEnCWfl WUmON* Rick Fitzgerald Rick Fitzgerald offers his fake 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 I T Y N E W S ■ r\!B your mt HARVEY FROM C l Competition tougher here At the Far East tournament in Guam, the biggest event he competed in, he placed third. “I have to step up a lot more to achieve what I did over there,” he said. “I’ve grown a lot. My personal style is changing. I’m being more aggressive now. My partners are really helping me.” Harvey said he had mbced feelings about moving to Japan. “I really missed Taco Bell,” he said. But he also has mixed feelings about being back in Howell, too. He enjoyed learning about a new culture overseas. “I miss everyone there,” he said. “I miss the freedom I had. They had trains, so I could go everywhere. I miss the big city (Tokyo).” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2012. D iffe ren t approaches Freestyle, used in international competitions, calls for explosive moves that can lead to a pin, while folkstyle encourages control over the opponent. Some major scoring differences include: ■ In freestyle, each wrestler's point total begins at zero before each of the three rounds, instead of accumulating like they do in folkstyle. Freestylers must win two of the three rounds. "You might have scored more (total) points but still lose the match," Bill Harvey said. "You had to be really careful how you approach each round." ■ Freestyle wrestlers get a point for pushing their opponent out of the ring. Folkstyle encourages wrestlers to use the sideline to escape their opponent without penalty. ■ Freestyle wrestlers get two points for exposing their opponent's back to the mat. 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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 Commcficai, industrial and Retail-Sale ADRIAN - Across from Kohl's New Main 1.65 acres 2 buildings w/professlonal ofcs, showrooms, warehouses, & garages. $410K Teller Realty 517-547-3181; 517-547-3189 Condominiums, Townhouse, Co-op-Sale Ann Arbor - Downtown LOFT322, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Granite, Balcony, End Unit, Parking! Sell $449.9K Rent option. 810-513-7288 Appliances new, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Chapel Hill. New interior, furnace/AC, $174,900. Elmer, 528-1100 Real Estate Services Beautiful Burns Park Craftsman 1130 Granger Ann Arbor $339,900. 734-255-7932 BRIGHTON CONDO Pond view, walk to town I Two bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, pool, garage. $124,900 or $900 per month. 810-623-0497 NO DOWNPAYMENT? PROBLEM CREDIT? If you're motivated and follow our proven, nononsense program, we'll get you into a NEW HOME. Call 1-800-830-2006 or visit www.AmericanHome Partners.com 5 Bdrm, 2 Bath foreclosure only $12,9001 Must sell! For listings 800-619-3816 xD780 P e te rs B u ild in g N e w H om e s 734-429-2440 petersbuilding.com Investment and Income Property-Sale WE BUY HOUSES Any Condition. Fast Cash 734-604-7203 LIFESTYLES REALTY Estate in Dexter - (2) Historical buildings allow commercial/ office, 3 vacant lots, 7^-649-6644 S. Lyon. 2 acre country home, $339K. F LW . Coast, builder's furnished model, Rental Jan, Feb, Apr, Mar. Real Estate $2650/mo. (586) 484-4247 Livingston County Wanted Homes-Sale I'm Seeking homes in Ypsi/ Ann Arbor under $100K 8 seller's willing to finance or hold 2nd 734-846-3303 Pinckney, 1400 sq. Rent ^ O R S A L I^ $1000/mo. Sell $159,900, 4 bdrm, 1 bath, CA, tri-level. 734-347-4565 Residential Homes Sale Farms and Acreage Lots and Sites Manufactured Housing New Construction Northern Michigan Property Out Of State Recreational, Lake Property \/acation Property and Time Share Wanted or Exchange Property Open Houses Ann Arbor North side brick ranch, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath (both new), 2.5 car. Updates throughout, walkout finished basement, fenced yard,1 min to bus stop. Near north campus, $229,900. 734-332-9277 Ann Arbor - Rent to Own 3 Homes/Condos Call 24 Hr Toll Free for Details 866-293-8187 x 5 $10,000 Price Reductlonll Ann Arbor - 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Wines Schools! $214,000 Jeff Hatto - Broker 734-218-3935 Open house weekends 2- 4pm, Lawton/Slauson/ Pioneer, 2753sf, workout, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, $388K sale by owner/$2300 rent, (734) 730-0570, 2278 Boulder Ridge Blvd, Ann Arbor Farms and Acreage-Sale BURNS PARK HOUSE 2500 sq', 5 bdrm, 2.5 baths 2 car, newly finished floors 8 kitchen. $590K, serious offers: 734-657-3744 Y E T ANOTHER C LA S S IF IED AD THAT WORKED For sale By Owner, newer ranch house 21 acres w/ 2 pole barns. Makes excellent horse farm or boat storage, motivated sellers. Lenawee County more info (517) 547-5231 Dexter/Preserve 6 bdrm, 4.5 baths, 3 car, i walkout basement. Relocating $799,000 734-424- 1738; 904-403-1284 Manufactured Housing-Sale AAH - NEW MODELS ARRIVING AT WHITTAKER OAKSI 3 8 4 Bedroom Four Seasons Homes • Call 734-461-6000. AWESOME '02 CHAMPION 3 bdrm 2 bath computer room, C/A appliances 7^-461-6000 BANK REPO 3 bdrm. Redman double. Fireplace, deck, C/A. $345/mo. Holly Homes 734-697-5400 BRAND NEW! 28x64 Double 2 Years FREE Lot RentI $490/mo. Holly Homes 734-697-5400 FIRST MONTH FRE E !* With approved credit. Newer 2 bdrm. Low rates. No pets. 734-434-0631 14x72..................................$1900 14x70..................................$6900 Double...........................$12,900 Double...........................$15,900 16x80..............................$16,900 Double...........................$19,900 Holly Homes 734-697-MOO GARAGE! 4 bdrm. double w/garagel $499/mo. Holly Homes 734-697-5400 Must Selll! Scio Farms Double wide, 3 bdrm, fireplace. $8000/best. (734) 369-3054/(419)334-8887. $99 LOT RENT! Choose from 20 homesl Holly Homes 734-697-5400 Patriot Home '02 29x66 Northville. Corner Lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bnth, $50K/best.' 734-323-8294 To place an ad, please call (734) 994-6711 or 1-800-589-9888 or call your sales representative today COimiillERICAL AND RESIDENTIAL rates 3 l in e s , 3 0 d a y s - $ 1 5 2 30x Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News Brick Work and Masonry Grammatico's Masonary Firebox repair, ash pit cleanout. 734-769-4101 Moving and Storage MOVING?Let us handle itil Handle With Care Moving & delivery. 734-677-2000 IRecycling, Hauling and Trash Removal I Affordable Driveway gravel delivered. Your choice of material. 517-861-7441 ★ ANN ARBOR HAULING* Clean Ups & Hauling Low Rates. (734) 730-1146 *PAULS REMOVAL* General 8 Estates. Tree work.Call Today! 668-0747 [ Home Improvement Additions, garages, decks homes. We build it like its our own. Rick 810523-2923 Complete Interior Remodeling. Cedar Creek Const. Lie.-{-Insured. Call for estimate. 734-693-6545. The Incredible Handy Guy. Paint, drywall, electric, tile, plumbing, basements, decks, roofs, bathrooms, carpentry, siding, insured. 734-845-1437 Roofing NICHOLSON ROOFING 24 hr. emergency service. Lie.6 insured.734-323-5009 Roofs • Licensed, insured, guaranteed. 734-480-2224 www.fscottcompany.com Heating and Cooling Comfort Tech, LLC Repairs Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heaters, 734-717-2103 Painting and Drywall Dryvyall & Painting new or repaired & complete finished basement 734-480-3630 [ Floor Coverings CARPET INSTALLATION New or used -F SALES. 40 + yrs experience, 734-996-3646 Cleaning and Janitorial HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIAT ES - insured and references. Call 734-741-8822 Handyperson ★ tV *H A N D YM A N * * * Renew, remodel, repair. Call Jason 734-834-4755 No Job too Small. 20 yrs, exp Inside 8 outside home maintenance 734-428-0223 [ Landscaping^ Gardening and Tree Services Kirby's Quality Yard Maintenance Snow removal, trimming 8 hauling. 734-846-0233 Snow and ice Removal New father 8 son business, eager to please. Free estimate, 734-474-8426 [ Tutoring and Instruction NUMBER 1 TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL - Training Drivers for Swift and Werner. Dedi - cated Runs Available. Start - ing Salary $50,000 plus. Home Weekends! **Also Hiring Experienced Drivers** 1-800-883-0171 J- 40 We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS NUMBER 1 TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL - Training Drivers for Swift and Werner. Dedi - cated Runs Available. Start - ing Salary $50,000 plus. Home Weekly! **Also Hir - ing Experienced Drivers** 1-800-883-0171 J-40 Tutor needed for 9th grader. Textile/Whitaker area. 734-330-7430 leave mess. Computer Services Computer Home Service Home 8 Office, PC 8 MAC 20 yrs. exp. 734-417-7163 Domestic Services House cleaning service. Weekly, bi-weekly, occasionally. References. 734-972-4246 IChild Care Services Baby Care in our home Infants to 5 years old $2.50 per hr. 734-677-5831 Windsor'86 14x72 Jackson Rd 2bdrm 2 Bath ail appliances, deck,shed avail mid Jan $9500 734-995-3736 Apartment Communities Apartments Furnished Apartments Unfurnished Commercial, Industrial and Retail Condominiums,Townhouse, Co-op Duplex Farms and Acreage Hunting and Recreational Property Lake Property and Recreational Manufactured Housing Northern Michigan Property Office Space Out of State Rental and Roommate Services Residential Washtenaw Residential Livingston Rooms For Rent Senior Housing Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Storage Space, Garage and Parking Suburban Areas, Country Homes Vacation Spots,Time Share and Cottages Wanted to Rent Apartment Communities ABOUT FREE RENT NO App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm apts. near St. Joe's Only $595-$695. Washer /dryer, dishwasher, A/C, Balcony. 734-754-1950. Absolute Gems! 1-2 bdrms Friendly, safe arealWatk to downtown Saline. 1 mo free Tho rn cre s t E s ta te A pts. No pets. 734-429-4459 ALL 1ST MONTH RENT FREE & No App. Fee. 1 bdrm Townhouse remodeled. Nature preserve walks in Ypsi. $550. Washer/Dryer hook up. 734-754-1950. ALL FREE MONTH RENT b FREE HEAT No App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm. Ypsi $450. Laundry, parking. 734-754-1950. ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER....... 'Please cancel my ad for the 4x4 wheels. The ad worked so well, it went into the paper on Friday and by Saturday I had the house rented." Thank You, Andy T . of Hamburg Enjoy the New Year., in your new apt. Located in the heart o f A nn Arbor Reduced Rent 8 Security Deposit. • Spacious floor plans • Washer/Dryer in unit • Water included • Cat friendly • Tennis court • Swimming pool Westwood Apts. 734-665-0152 FREE HEAT b WATER 1 bdrm $505 -F 1 mo. FREE 2 bdrm $575 -F 6 wks. FREE 2 blocks to Ford Lake access. Additional Storage. Flexible Lease Terms. Village Grove Apts. 734-487-4557 E.H.O. Calitodav! It's a new year, make Parkside Lane Apartments you new home. • $99 security deposit! • 1st month rent free! • Spacious 1 8 2 bdrm available • Starting from $550 - $625. (734) 439-7374 Apartments Furnished Able to get Jan. apis. Ann Arbor. Maynard House: Furnished studios w/heat, water 8 Internet from $875, or furnished executive 1 bdrms, TV, phone, linens, cook/dining ware, all utilities $1495/mo., 734-761-8220 postrealtyproperties.com Avail, clean.1, 2, 8 4 bdrms. Many amenities, no pets, Parking 8 laundry. YPSI, 528-2163; 482-1908 TOWER PLAZA - Renovated, 1 bdrm, smoke free, garage, stadium view, $1250/mo. 248-644-6366 Apartment Unfurnished 1 bdrm apartment in a quiet neighborhood near Depot town, private entrance, parking.734-483-7257 Able to get Jan. apts. Ann Arbor, Hoover Post: 1 bdrms, clean 8 quiet, heat, water, Internet, parking. $750/mo. 734-761-8220 or postrealtyproperties.com Able to move In today! 1 bdrm carriage house apt. nearU-M. Hill 8 Washtenaw A/C, laundry, your own garage, heat included $725 plus electric. 734-727-4847 BEAUTIFUL WINTER LAKE VIEWS! 1 B d rm s From ® $ 6 9 9 /m o * 2 B d rm s From ® $ 7 4 9 /m o * 1 M o n t h F R E E 866-3n-4481 vwvw.harborcoveaptcom Fiight on Main St in Whitmore Lake limited time Conditions apply. % Midwest Able to rent now in Depot Town, Ypsi. Large 1 bdrm 650 sf. Separate door $530 /mo -F sec. 810-225-0706 ^ About B e a u^ Historic Gilbert Mansion Lovely large 1 bdrm w/study. Very unique 1 mo. Free Rent $725. 248-701-7397 ABOUT FREE RENT NO App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm apts. near St. Joe's Only $595-$695. Washer /dryer, dishwasher, A/C, Balcony. 734-754-1950. Absolute Deal, Ypsi Twp. Large 1 bdrm in a quiet community, no pets, $475/mo. 734-439-8112 Airy, avail, clean studio, 2, 3, 5 bdrm. Many amenities, no pets. Parking 8 laundry. Ypsi, 482-1908, 528-2163. AMAZING 1 bdrm TOWNHOUSE w/nature preserved walks in Ypsi. $550/mo. 734-754-1950 Ambience of Historic Main St. Milan. Large, private 1 bdrm next to park, hardwood $595. 734-439-9658 Ann Arbor- Arlington Place 2 bdrm, 2 bath, dishwasher, washer/dryer, walk-in closet, deck, garage. Quiet area close to shopping. Pets ok $950 866-749-9967 Ann Arbor - Southside REDUCED 2 bdrm, unique, private deck, washer/ dryer $695 -F RENTED! ASAP. Quiet 1 bdrm/duplex Ypsi No smoke/pet $425 + security 734-483-8013 Available now, studio by EMU. $490. includes all utilities, parking, no pets, 734-971-7076 Avail, exceptional 2 bdrm, amenities, quiet, no pets, near Depot Town. YPSI, 528-2163 or 482-1908 Avail Now - 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath lower duplex. Downtown/ campus/med center, $1500 includes heat/electric/ water. 248-738-5578 Clean 1 bdrm apt. $450/ mo. Quiet area, east of Ypsilanti, no pets. (734) 455-2661 Dexter 1 bdrm. No dogs. $575/mo. -F security, includes heat. (734) 761-6061 Dexter - Grand St. Townhouse apartments, large 2 bdrm. includes appliances, blinds, A/C, laundry room, $680/mo. + utilities 8 security deposit. No dogs please. Call office 734-426-2662 Cell 734-216-4125. EMU-2 bdrm apt, upper floor of house, new carpet, paint. $645 includes heat/water. 734-476-2481. Close to Ann Arbor 2 bdrm, 1 bath, pet policy. $645. Whitmore Lake 734-482- 5076/ 734-730-3603. GRASS LAKE-1 bdrm apt. $570/mo includes utilities, no pets. 517 522-4726 Large efficiency In historic Ypsilanti home. $425/mo. -F electricity. 734-426-5873 MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, appliances, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, references, no dogs. $700. 734-439-4050 MILAN -1 bdrm ap t $530/ mo. Some utilities included. Part of a triplex. Full use of yards. 7^-323-7284 NEAR EMU APTS/ HOUSES. Efficiency,1,2,3 8 4 bdrms, starting @ $400. 734-262-1627/218-1985 NICE APT. Ann Arbor West Side 1 bdrm, $795/ mo Free heat, internet, water, pets. Off street parking. Call now: 734-417-4888 Private deck w/ shade. 1 bdrm Avail 1/1. Walk to EMU campus. Free heat. Washer 6 dryer $565/mo. 734-717-2646 SALINE - 2 bedroom, on-site laundry, utilities included. $750. 734-482-4504 Saline - Small 1 bdrms. Nonsmoking, $45 4 to $536/ mo. Cats OK. Senior Discount 734-646-8080 YP S 1 1 bed/1 bath for quiet non-smoker,new carpet garage space avail $500-f utilities 734-891-1988 Ypsi 2 bdrm, 1 block from EMU $ 75 0 /mo8or1 2mo lease covered parking. Trary Assoc. 734-929-9525 Commercial, industrial atrd Retails-Rent Fully equipped take-out restaurant ready to begin business in Ypsilanti Twp. $1,100. 734-485-3013 or 734-368-0874 SALINE INDUSTRIAL PARK- 1382 Industrial Dr Ste 3 8 4. 1250-2500 sf office 8 warehouse, $7.50/sf per yr. 734- 429-7770 or 734-368-7776. Saline -New Warehouse up to 19,000 sq', 35' ceilings, 5 loadings docks. Monthly rent 734-944-7271 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op'Rental 2, 3 8 4 Bdrm Ypsi Townhouses. $690-$990. Rent or Rent to own. Section 8 welcome. Rawsonville 8 1-94. Call Joe 734-483-9983 Ann Arbor - Almost new 2 bdrm 2 bath,garage. 3 min S. of mall. All appliances. Quiet, natural setting w/ view. $1200. 248-347-4717 Ann Arbor Condo- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, stainless kitchen, screen porch, garage. Jan. 1.$1350. 734-255-0427 Ann Arbor Condo - Huron Pkwy/Washtenaw. 2 Bdrms each with private baths. Fireplace, Appliances, Large Deck. 2 car attached garage. Behind Whole Foods 8 Walgreens. $1500/mo. 313-999-2811 Ann Arbor - Convenient, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/ dryer, garage, $1000/mo. -Fist mo. FREE! 769-7760. Ann Arbor, luxury condo 2 Bdrm 2.5 bath 2 car. Deck, appliances, fire place, woods, corner unit. Walk Whole Foods, Barnes 8 Noble. $1600/mo. 734-327- 0716; 734-646-7900 after 6 Ann Arbor • Near freeways 8 downtown. Beautifully renovated w/ many upgrades. 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, all new stainless appliances, fireplace, large walkout basement. $1,650. Please call 734-904-0640 or 734-665-5552. Ann Arbor NE - Beautiful 3 BDRM condo, fully furnished. $1200. No pets. 1 yr. lease. 734-717-9648 www. arbortown.com/3603.html Ann Arbor. NEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, appliances, next to Liberty Sports Club. S1250/MO. (734) 604-8737 Ann Arbor - New downtown loft, 2 parking spots, all included, must see. Avail Nowl $1700/mo. (248) 872-8401 Ann Arbor - Renovated 3+ bdrm, 2.5 bath, close to AATA 8 campus, many upgrades. $1,925/neg. Please call 734-665-5552 or 734-904-0640. Attractive! Near hospitals, campus, clean, affordable! 2 bdrm 2 bath Ypsi Twp $925/mo. 734-545-1348 Beautiful Belleville Lakefront tri-level, 1800 sq' condo quiet, 2 bdrm 2-1/2 bath, garage, fireplace, dock. $1200, Option to buy. 734-474-3984 Belleville - 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, all appliances, carport, pool, gas 8 water included No smoke/no pet S750/mo-F 734-461-1861 Chelsea Condo New 2 ■ bedroom 2 bath full basement all appliances lease $1100 month 734 663 0855 EBERWHITE. Condo- Ann Arbor, 2 bdrm, ^V^ bath, llOOsf -F basement, garage, $1200. 665-9873 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! New Price! Peaceful Condo! 2 bdrm. UM hospital Secure, quiet, overlooks Huron River/park. $920 includes heat. 734-994-8421 YPSI - New 2 bdrm. 2 bath. Balcony, 1200 sf, A/C, all appliances. 989-233-5582 YPSI- SPACIOUS 2bdrm/ 2bath Condo, private yard, laundry, storage, full basement. $850/mo, 614-329- 5735. Avail 1/1/07 1 bdrm on Ford Lake, all utilities paid, washer 8 dryer, stove 6 refrigerator, private driveway, patio 8 dock, $1,000/mo. (734) 482-1949 Above the rest, 2 bdrm, garage, basement. No pets/smoke. $875 -f utilities. (734) 665-2613 ADJUST RENT? Flawless credentials? Ill negotiate rent. Pristine 2 bdrm, quality of iifel 810-231-5041 ADOREABLE, AFFORDABLE, AVAIL. Huge 2 bdrm apt. Garage, laundry, A/C, $950/mo. 734-663-7310 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm near town, w/ heat, water, laundry, stove, refrigerator. No pets. $800. 255-0538 Ann Arbor, 912 Fountain. Avail 1/1, 2 bdrm side by side, basement, hardwood floors $800-f . RENTED ANN ARBOR A+ + Huge lower level, 3 bdrm, 1414 sq'. West Side, Immaculate w/new carpet 8 paint, garage, laundry, 1.5 bath. Owner Managed, $1100/mo -Futilities. Neg. Avail Now 734-741-9482 Ann Arbor, Dicken School area, Nice Residential Neighborhood. Neat, clean 2 bdrm $790 734^133-1668 ANN ARBOR-Near 7th/ Liberty, Clean 2 bdrm, washer dryer, garage, $790-f electric 51^529-4179 Ann Arbor, nr UM Stadium Quiet 2 bdrm, A/C, laundry bsmnt, gar, yard. No pets/ smoke. $95(3. 827-07W Ann Arbor West Side 2 bdrm upper. $925 includes heat 8 water. Washer/ dryer. 734-476-7501 ANN ARBOR - West Side ranch duplex, private yard, driveway, 2 bdrm, $760 -f utilities. 734-216-7912. Attn! LARGE 1 bdrm. Saline, washer 8 dryer, $650+ gas/electric. No pets. 734-709-0095; 734-944-8134 A + West Side 2 bdrm upper or lower 1100 - 1300 sq'. Squeaky clean, homey. Private parking. $700-$850 includes washer/ dryer, some utilities. Owner Managed. 734-663-7818 Belleville Duplex: $850 mo 1120 sq ft. 2 bdrm/bath, garage/laundry. Includes lawn service.734-260-1134 Dexter/Ann Arbor. Wonderful 2 bdrm, great room, laundry, 1800 sq ft, residential area. 734-426-4381 C4 I CLASSIFIEDS THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAYJANUARY 5,2007 MILAN*3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2 blocks from Milan Schools $850/mo + security. RENTED!! Spacious 3 bdrm, 1 Vs bath, large living & dininp room, laundry, $990 + utilities. No pets. 734-662-5058 Lake Property and Recreational- Rental 3399 DALEVIEW ■ 4400 square feet, 5 bdrm, on Huron River, 2 3/4 acres, Dock,Dingy,newly rebuild. $1995/mo. 313-938-0666 LAKE FRONT - 2 bdrm bungalow. Newly remodeled, new appliances. $700/mo. (517) 592-4942 Whitmore Lake - Minutes from Ann Arbor & Brighton Beautiful renovated 3bdrm 2 bath, jacuzzi, lake access $1700/neg. 734-665-5552 or 734-904-0640. 2900 GOLFSIDE RD. Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 From 700-2500 sq'. Ultilities included. 734-434-4666. Brighton - Ideal location, overlooking Main St. includes utilities. $495. 810-227-7107 E. STADIUM-2311 Single room w/large windows in professional setting. Parking tr utilities included. Ann Arbor 734-761-6163 OAK VALLEY. Buy, lease or iease/option 800 to 6800 sq ft. New, turnkey, 13,000 cars/day, excellent visibility. Choose carpet 8 paint. Ann Arbor address, low township taxes. Keith Pratt, Gary Lillie 8 A ssoc., Realtors « 800-345-6694. Saline - New Furnished Ofcs. Receptionist Support, T1 internet, $2000/ mo. per ofc. 734-944-7271 Residential Washtenaw-Rental 3 bdrm, 2 bath, attached garage, Lincoln Schools, no pets 9247 Martz Rd Ypsi Twp $1200. 482-1949,646-7848 4 bdrm $1150/mo. 3 bdrm awesome yard, avail now $1095/mo. no smoke/pet 734-480-2222 Aah, Pristine Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full basement. Rent-to-own, $1250/mo. 734-972-0959. Absolutely Immaculate - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished basement, fenced backyard, garage. Close to park, bus, schools. Wines/Forsythe area. $1,450. 734-668-6252 Absolutely Stunning, Avail Now! 3000sf Saline Condo CUSTOM 3 bdrm, 3 bath, vaulted ceilings, loaded kitchen, fireplace, custom jacuzzi.wood floors.washer 8 dryer, attached garage. Snow/lawn service. $1575 + deposit. 734-216-7820 Ann Arbor -1 bdrm + 2 bonus room, good location, big yard, 1-2 car, pets OK. $850. 734-677-3411 Ann Arbor - 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, jacuzzi, large kitchen, laundry. 2 parking spaces $1,900/mo. 248-W3-4492 AnnArbor 3 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, deck, shed, large yard. Sec 8 OK, no pets/ smoke, $900-h utilities. 734-481-0234 Ann Arbor Bestll 3 bdrm ranch, hardwood floors, garage, deck, yard, near all $950/mo.734-678-5077 ANN ARBOR NE, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2000 sq ft, $1900/mo. Finished basement. 657-6999 http://connectex.com/rex/ho Ann Arbor - Rent to own, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 car, finished basement -»-1/2 bath, clean $1490 734-996-9264. ANN ARBOR. SE ■ 3 Bdrm. 1 bath, newly updated, 1st mo. free, $1,050/mo. plus 1.5 security. Nicole 734-323-2514 ANN ARBOR - Upstairs 3 bdrm, 2 bath, large living dining 8 laundry A/C, Call 734-429-1461 ANN ARBOR - Westside ranch, 3 bdrm, central AC, basement, laundry, garage. $1175.734-323-7470. Ann Arbor West side, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer /dryer,2 car Finished basement $1250 734-320-0497 Avail Now! 3 bdrm house. 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, A/C, Full basement, back porch. Between Packard/S Industrial near Eisenhower. 2531 Esch, Ann Arbor. 734-996-1991 BELLEVILLE - 3 bdrm, clean quiet neighborhood, new carpet, large fenced yard. No pets. $900. 734-461-9127 BRAND NEW W. Side Ann Arbor - 4 bdrm, 4 bath, 3 car garage. Rent or rent to own $2400. 734-646-9706. CAMPUS/CENTRAL Ann Arbor S. of Burns Park 3 bdrm study, 2 bath, new kitchen, wood floors, huge garage, a/c, $1500. 734- 663-4305 S.Fecteau Broker ANOTHER AD THAT WORKED Canton 2 bdrm, stove, carpet, blinds. $625 includes heat. 1 bdrm $525 Includes heat. 734-455-0391 CHELSEA - 2 story, 4 bdrm 2 bath, gas fireplace, sun room, laundry, 2 car garage. Private 1/2 acre lot in City of Chelsea. Lawn 8 snow care provided. $1150 /mo. Cell:734-216-4125 or office (734) 426-2662 Country Setting- 3 mi S. of Saline. 2 bdrm, 1300 sf, garage, no pets. $800. (313) 336-5175 A cute little One bedroom house on Jackson Rd. $650 a month + utilities. Call evenings (734) 994-3480 DEXTER 3 bdrm home, 2 full bath, fireplace, former church parsonage. 15 min to Ann Arbor. $1,100 + utilities 1 yr. lease required. No pets. 734-426-8610 Dexter Village- 3bdrm, Ibath, basement, washer /dryer. Lawn 8 snow included. 7890 Forest. $975 734-475-9366 Downtown Chelsea 3 bdrm house, ceramic 8 hardwood, new carpet. $1200/mo. 734-433-1723. 4 bdrm house in Ypsi, like new, recently remodeled, new carpet, $1,000 -*-1/2 mo Sec. 734-368-2763 Grand Stone Farm House along the river w/32 acres, close to Ann Arbor $1750 No pets/smoke. 216-4666. Immediate Occupancy Ann Arbor Schools - 3 bdrm ranch, full basement, 2.5 car attached, C/A 1 acre, $1250/mo or best offer w/ good credit. Call Paul 8 Associates (734) 779-9800 MANCHESTER- 3 bdrm 1 bath 15 min to Ann Arbor, no smoke/pets, lake access $1100. 734-428-8445 Mason, Ml 3 bdrm 1.5 bath 1900 S F, 950.00/Mo soaringpalms.com/home 517-582-0557 after 5 pm MILAN - 2 blocks from park, 3 bdrm home, fenced yard. $890/mo. Call 734-434-6356 New 5 bdrm, 4.5 bath,3 car,quiet sub, 20 min to Ann Arbor (Tecumseh) $2250/mo. 734-332-8000 New Everything!!! 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Water included. Sec. 8 OK. 1042 Nash Ypsi. $1100. 734-320-5296 NOW AVAIL! W. Side ranch, 3 bdrm, Min. to downtown large yard, carport, flexible lease $995. 734-330-4154 Pittsfield Twp. $1,500/mo. 5 bdrm, 3 bath house. Rent to own options available. 248-866-4494. Rent while buying. Zero down, Ypsi. 734-330-1192 SALINE-Great home. 3 bdrm. 2 bath, C/A, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Fireplace. No smoke. $1200. 734-834-2122 Saline Ranch Home 1 Acre lot in town. 3 bdrm, 2 car garage, full basement, no smoking/pets $1500/mo. (734) 260-9678 Superior Twp- Beautiful trilevel, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. Section 8 OK. $1250/mo. 734-368-7583 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car garage $1,000/mo. Sec. 8 OK. 2727 Appleridge. 734-487-8734 3 BDRM. H U D-B uy for only $5900! For lisitngs: 800- 619-3816 X R687 3 bdrm NEW Ypsi Twp.. 3.5 bath, 1900sf, wood floors, garage, finish basement, $1650. 734-665-1806 2 bdrm, 2 car garage, very clean, pets welcome, $850/mo. 734-646-6885 Walk to downtown Ann Arbor 2 bdrm (1 very large studio-type) laundry 8 iVC, finished basement, enclosed porch $1450. 734-663-4305 S. Fecteau, Broker Whitmore Lake - 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, walkout basement, 2.5 acres, close to US 23, Dexter Schools, $1700/mo Avail Now! 734-320-0606 WHITMORE LAKE - House $725 8 Duplex $675 Nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/ dryer. 734-878-6253. WOW!! Beautiful 2 bdrm, YPSI, rent or rent to own, $800/mo. Sec. 8 OK. 938 Jefferson, (734) 368-3680 YPSI 2 bdrm/1 bath for quiet non-smokers, garage space, den, walk-in closets $800-Kutility 734-891-1988 YPSI - 4 bdrm, 2 bath homes, basement, newly remodeled, garage, must see! Sec. 8 OK. $1275-1395. 734-216-3302 Y P S I-3 bdrm 1 bath 1.5 mi to EMU, Newly remodeled, wood floors, nice deck, fenced yard, walk-in closet, washer/ dryer. $975/mo 734-276-4302 YPSILANTI 3 bdrm. 1600 sq ft home w/basement 8 garage on double lot. Could be 0 down or rent to own. 734-521-0235 YPSILANTI - Greene Farm Sub. Lease/option. New 1850 sf, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, C/A, gas fireplace, fenced yard. Appliances Included. $1700 + deposit. 248-755-5472 YPSILANTI Large 3 bdrm, 1 bath Near EMU campus. Section 8 OK 888-255-9781 x 200 YPSILANTI Rent to Own 4 bdrm, 2 car, $900 734-697-9169 YPSILANTI ■ Very quiet Gates St. 3 bdrm, nice, w/ deck/shed, $950/mo. Low move in. 734-944-5803 YPSI TWP 3 bdrm. Sec. 8 appliances. Avail Now! $1100 734-945-6300 Residential Livingston-Rental Pinckney Cozy 8 clean 2 bdrm. Portage Lake access. $750 -I- security. 313-402- 6588 or 734-878-5259. Pinckney 3 bdrm, 1 bath, garage, fenced yard, close to School 8 parks. $900 + utilities. Sec 8 OK, 734-564-1543. PINCKNEY A R E A -2 8 3 bdrm duplexes. $490 8 $650. No pets. 662-8669 PINCKNEY A R E A -2 bdrm duplexes. $490 8 $550. No pets. 734-662-8669 Pinckney Lease w/ Option or LC terms Remodeled 4 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, walkout, 2 car, huge deck, private lot 8 sub MUST S EE ! Move in now! $1800 month (734)260-9061 PINCKNEY - Whitewood Lake, 1800 sf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, 2 1/2 car garage. $1500/ mo. includes maintenance. 810-231-2778. Rooms For Rent ANN ARBOR DOWNTOWN $29/day, $159/wk, $649 6 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 734/662-7100 AVAIL in Ypsi -1 bdrm in 5 bdrm house. Laundry, garage 8 in-ground pool $350/Mo. 248-474-7993 AVAIL NOW! NEAR EMU Share bath 8 kitchen, clean 8 quiet, utilities included, free cable 973-0261;PM 484-5345 Rooms - furnished, carpeted, refrigerator, cable, all utilities. Ypsi. 734-483- 7665 Cell 734-323-1789 Rooms - furnished, carpeted, refrigerator, cable, all utilities. Ypsi. 734-483-7665 Cell 734-323-1789 Share Home, Large Room $470-f-utilities. Free cable TV 8 high-speed Internet service. 734-216-8441 YPSI - Near EMU! Furnished room, share kitchen 8 bath, no pets/smoke. Off street parking $315. 734-484-4014 Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent Martz Rd., Ypsi Twp. 24x40, insulated, electric, over-head door, $450/per mo. 86x36, 5 bays, 12 ft. over-head doors. Harris Rd. $1650/per mo. all or part. (734) 482-1949 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Ann Arbor 1 bdrm/ w computer room Jan - April $600 includes ever^hing, 1 person 734-260-5859 Ann Arbor Old W. Side room in home. Cheerful, quiet, laundry, near bus. ^30^omplete. 662-4644 ANN ARBOR - Residential house off campus. Partial access 1-2 people. No smoke. $450 734-878-9445 Ann Arbor Share House Laundry, parking, yard near Co-op. $420/Mo+ utilities. 662-3043 Frank Ann Arbor Share Near North Campus room, laundry, cable, utilities included, $350. 734-417-2021 Avail Now, share home. 5 mins to WCC, bus to UM 8 EMU. $525+/some utilities Females only. 734-945-5713 Canton Share New Executive home on 9 acres, master suite w/private bath. $475 includes utilities 734-658-8823 SubLease-Near Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor. No Security. 1 bdrm 690 sf. Fireplace, Carport, Balcony. $667/mo 734-369-4357 Well Furnished room share rest large house utilities paid, washer / dryer. $450/mo. 734-604-2677. Winter Semester Bdrm - $300/mo, all utilities, parking, shared kitchen/bath, walking distance of EMU 8 Depot Town, 734-649-4210 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Beautiful Dexter Twp. Woodland Apt., fire place, 1500sf 1 or 2 bdrm $700/mo. 734-475-8801 MANCHESTER- 2 bdrm house on farm, $650/mo + utilities, no smoke/ pets. Avail Jan 1. 517-536-5184 Manchester- Near Pleasant Lk. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, washer /dryer, basement, no pets, $900 734-302-3335 Nice 2 bdrm w/2 acres off US 23 Milan. New furnace, dishwasher, washer/dryer, $850/mo. 734-439-9658 Super Nice Neighborhood 2 bdrm, pole barn, 1 acre, Denton Rd in Canton. $900/mo. (734) 461-1416 Willis-Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, Lincoln sc hools $ ll7 5 . 734-461-1362 Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent ACCOMMODATIONS FLORIDA - GULF COAST 1 9 2 BDRM Condos/Cottages Gulf/Intracostal, Nicely Furnished gulfbayrealestate.com Lisa Romano 727-360-6969 MARCO ISLAND, FL 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, waterfront furnished, pool home. Avail, immediately, on weekly/ monthly rate. Call 239-285-2086. Holiday Getaway - Irish Hills. Peaceful, lakefront cottage with fireplace. $100/night. 734-513-3218 Subscribe Today! 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The Uvingston Conununity News &MLivexom Print+Web Accounting and Finance 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 Volunteers Accounting and Finance A S S O C IA T E D IR E C T O R O F F IN A N C IA L A ID Seeking an individual for fulltime Associate Director of Financial Aid at local universi^. Responsible for processing and certifying Federal, alternative and institutional loans. Perform loan entrance and exit interviews as well as disbursements. Assist in management of all processes within the Financial Aid department. Must have excellent customer service skills. Salary range $34,000 • $40,000. 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Come home to the country! ^ G r e e n s t o n e ^ FA RM C R E D IT S E R V IC E S LEND6R Call Kim Cranor for more information. 517-546-2840 www.greenstonefcs.com •3911 Tractor Drive, Howell Credit and Collections Specialist Healthcare University of Michigan Medical Center MWorks MWorks is seeking a Credit and Collections Specialist to contact delinquent accounts to secure past due balances and verify patient information. Responsibilities include posting payments into online receivables system. This position will maintain account records, set up alternative pay plans, and review and resolve third party payer issues. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma; an Associate's degree in Business or a related field is preferred. Five years' experience and familiarity with workers' compensation is required. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and have experience with IDX and Healthquest or hospital billing experience with CareWeb data entry. To learn more or to apply, visit www.UMjobs.org and reference Job ID 5788. A Non-Discriminative, Affirmative Action Employer. The Difference is YOLI! University of Michigan Health System PT Bookkeeper. Salary negotiable, flexible hours. Call 313-995-3337 Full charge bookkeeper responsible for payroll 8 general ledger activity for local non-profit organization. Must have computerized accounting sof^are experience, MYOB preferred. Vacation 8 Benefit package available. Fax your resume 8 salary requirement to: 734-451-5410, Attn: Jackie Business and Franchise Opportunities ABSOLUTE GOLDMINEI Snack and Soda Route $10,995 Excellent Locations Must Sell! 800-229-9261 ABSOLUTELY ALL CASH Do you earn $800/day? Candy Vending Route. 30 machines + candy. All for $9,995. 800-892-1970 “We Will Match Any Pricel" ALL CASH BUSINESS Local candy vending route. $50K/yr. potential. 30 machines + candy. $5,995 Call Now! 800-704-5414 International Health firm needs distributors who want to work from home. 6 figure + income potential taking calls Mon - Fri, 10am-8 pm. 517-486-4412 Child Care Employment Babysitter, P/T for 5 8 6 year olds in Ann Arbor home. Monday-Friday 3:30-7pm. Must be a nonsmoker and have own transportation. Contact Stacy 734-216-2166 MILAN-Help wanted for Home daycare Tue-Thur 8-4pm. 734-439-7550. Nanny needed for 1 infant In our Ann Arbor non smoking home;daytime, 18-27 hrs/wk (2 - 3 days/ wk); experienced, great references, must provide own transportation to our west side home. aa_nanny wanted@hotma ■' com or 734-883-3508. Sitter wanted in Willis home. Mon.-Thurs. afternoon, evening. 15 hrs / week. Age 8 8 12 734-461- 4933, inquire 9am-2pm. Computer and Technical COMPUTER ASSISTANT Intelligent, hard working, energetic person with good computer/ Windows skills for downtown Internet retailer, 734-786-1510 Information Security Architect Asset Acceptance LLC is a publicly-traded (NASDAQ: AACC) specialty finance company based In Warren, Ml with field offices throughout the United States. We are looking for an experienced Information Security Architect to join our IT team. The right individual would be responsible for ensuring the proper execution and reporting of the Infrastructure Security strategies, programs, policies and standards. Qualifications includes: A Bachelors Degree In Computer Science, Information Management or seven years equivalent work experience. Masters degree preferred. CISSP certification a plus. Strong knowledge of Juniper's Netscreen, OSI model, Cisco lOS and WAN routing protocols. To learn more about Asset Acceptance and to complete an online application visit: www. AssetAcceptance.com Have a service to offer? Advertise in our i Bulletin Boards To post your ad, call 810-844-2000 THE IJVINCSTON COMMUNITY NEWS THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5,2007 CLASSIFIEDS |C5 D R E G T O R ' i^ ^ Arbor Hills Toll Brothers, Inc. Fcrd & Plymouth roads. Superior Twp. From The Upper $500,000’s (734) 332-1234 vrww.tollbrothers.com ^ Arbor Woods Triangle Development ^/lodel - 4207 Center Valley Dr. Off Carpenter between Packard & fZllsworth behind Target J\nn Arbor $229,900-$290,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com . 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 <►Centennial Farms Johnson Building Group On Textile off State Ann Arbor From the high $300’s 734-996-2887 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.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 ^1. 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 ^►1.Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial From the $280’s 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.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 ^ ^ C h e ls e a Springs Condominiums from the high $180’s R. Cook Properties Chelsea Fairways R. Cook Properties 691 Park Lane Chelsea From the upper $200 734-475-3800 www.rcookproperties.com Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300’s 734-213-6286 www.guentherhomes.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 North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial, E. of Mast From the mid $300’s 734-424-0641 www.guentherhomes.com The Pines at Lake Forest Johnson Building Group Off Ellsworth btwn Maple & Lohr Ann Arbor From the high $500’s 734-996-2887 www.thepinesatlakeforest.com Pinewood Estates Dreamway Homes I-94 to exit 150 go south thru light to Arthur Drive go right Grass Lake starting at just $139,900 (734)433-5462 or (517) 522-6828 www.dreamwayhomes.com Summerfield Glen Condominiums Norfolk Homes Off W.' Liberty, between Maple & Wagner Ann Arbor $172,000-$215,000 734-997-9540 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 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 on Duncan Drive between Brown & Old Manchester Chelsea Ranch condos from the $130’s 734-475-3800 WWW.rcookproperties.com Gregory Farms Single Family Custom Homes Norfolk Homes Off Wylie Rd, between Dexter- Pinckney & Island Lake Rd. Dexter From the low $300’s 734-424-9973 www.norfolk-homes.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 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 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 <► 0 € Balmoral Park Condominiums Wineman & Komer Walk to Briarwood Mall Main St. North of Eisenhower From $240’s 734-913-8661 www.Balmoraiparkcondos.com Blue 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.centexhomes.com Courtyards of Dundee R. Cook Properties 601 Powell Dr. Dundee Townhomes from $99,000 734-529-7970 www.rcookproperties.com Dundee Ridge R. Cook Properties 801 Buffalo Run Dundee From the $150's 734-529-7722 www.rcookproperties.com o 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. Off E. Michigan Ave - E. of State St. Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline Schools From the $230-270’s (734) 429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com 4klMilan Crossing Heathco Homes U.S. 23 to exit 27 (Carpenter Rd) South 200 yards on Carpenter/ Dexter Rd. Turn right on Kay Street into Milan Crossing 1183 Gray CL, Milan, Ml Starting from $150’s 734-439-8888 www.HeathcoHomes.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 Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Dancer (off Moon Rd., 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave) Saline From the mid-$400,000’s (734)944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com ❖ Dunlavy 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 .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 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 1639302-01 Y o u r 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 C6 I CLASSIFIEDS THE LIVINGSTON COMMUMTY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5,2007 i S I P f i i S U Web Programmer II Uses PHP and SQL to deveJop advanced web appli- - cations in a UNIX environment. Minimum qualifica- - tions: Associates degree with coursework in computer science; or equivaleot of two years full time programming experience me production environment, expertise with PHP. HTML, experience with CS S , and SQL. Initial salary range is $46,964 - $51,660 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is January 12, 2007. • Interested persons should -send completed official • WCC application form with ‘ transcript to the Office of • Human Resource Manage- ' ment, Washtenaw Com- • munity College, 4800 E. Huron River Or., Ann Arbor. Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized • to work in the US. Proof of • US citizenship or immigra- ' tion 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 .^Washtenaw Commiinitj’ College PTC, a leading developer of Product Life Cycle Management solutions, , seeks qualified candidates ‘ for the following position in Ann Arbor, Ml: Senior Software Engineer: ] Designs, implements, and . maintains server compo- ^nents in a 3-tiered .application software .S^^tem. Designs and UTtplements unit testing for .n ew features. Reqs. .S^ h e lo rs or Masters and .0 to 5 years experience. .CC415. Submit resume to cesumes@ptc.com and include job code and job title In subject line. EOE. CARPENTER needed, must have log home experience. call 517-522-6911. Domestic Employment Wanted -Home Health Aid for day/ ♦oVernight shifts. Must be «}?perienced, reliable, with dependable transportation ♦ end current references. • 9 734-657-0527 Housekeeper Full time wanted in Ann Arbor Mon. - Fri. Some childcare. Non-smoker, references required. 419-346-3743 Drivers ' Driver No Experience? Need Training? We Offer Company Sponsored CDL-A Training! • Grads Sign-on Bonus • Immediate Medical • Guaranteed Home Time! CRSTVAN EXPEDITED 866-917-2778 www.joincrst.com Se habla Espanol. Pregunte por Roberto: 866-665-2778 Driver-Owner Operators DEDICATED RUNS • OWNER OPERATORS • NEEDED FOR DEDICATED RUNS BETWEEN LANSING. GRAND • RAPIDS, MONROE AND WILMINGTON, DE EXTREMELY HIGH REVENUES NO TOUCH FREIGHT NO HAZMAT CALL HOLLIE 800-821-5410 R&O 100% 0 /0 Company Driver •REGIONAL RUNS •HOME WEEKLY •MOSTLY DROP AND HOOK •GREAT PAY •HONEST COMPANY Opportunities for OTR, Temp Control CDL-A Grads, Lease/Purchase and Owner/Operators (866) 609-3621 Covenant TransfKm www.covenantdrivers.com EOE Drivers CDL A Drivers If a NEW driving opportunity is on your NEW YEAR RESOLUTION. Mike Brooks, Inc., has openings offering GREAT PAY. EXCELLENT RUNS. WEEKEND HOMETIME AND OUTSTANDING BENEFITS! 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Education l i Chelsea School District Interpreter for the Deaf 2006-2007 School Year *A S L signing skills with a QAII endorsement required *Works with assigned students as an interpreter, as well as performing other duties ♦School Year Calender - 185 days, 7:30am-3;30pm ♦Salary: $15.00 per hour plus benefits Please send your cover letter, resume, proof of certification and references to: Iva K. Corbett Assistant Superintendent icorbett® gmail.chelsea.k12.mi.us TECHNICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I A Ph.D. level position available full time to coordinate the research aspects of the Numbers Plus Early Math Education and Preschool Outcomes Measurement Special Education projects. Requirements: Entry level Ph.D. in educational psychology. human development, developmental psychology or education. Education must include 1. Minimum of 5 professional presentations and 2 peer-reviewed publications, 2. Coordinating multisite, random assignment and/or quasi-experimental evaluation research projects, 3. Coursework in statistics with knowledge of advanced analytical techniques, including hierarchical linear modeling, structural equation modeling, meta-analysis, power analysis. 4. Working with children and early childhood professionals in early childhood settings with special education populations. 5. Research projects related to early childhood mathematics curriculum and instruction. Will accept experience in lieu of education. An applicant must have a strong comprehension of social science research methods, data analysis and statistical approaches; a detailed understanding of research and evaluation design techniques, a strong and demonstrated publishable professional social science writing skills, working knowledge of early childhood educational practices and procedures, detailed knowledge of SPSS, HLM software and, SEM - related software, and a proven ability to direct a research project. Send resume and cover letter (you must indicate desired position) to: JBiffiIGHySCOPE Human Resources E-mail: jobs@highscope.org FAX (734) 485-0704 High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. 600 N. River Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Website: www.highscope.org EOE Employment Agencies and Service Leap into a career in Medical Billing/Coding or Pharmacy Tech in as little as 6 months. Join one of the fastest growing industries in the US New Horizons education classes begin in Jan. Call now 1-866-399-3725. Job placement assistance 8 student financing is avail A satisfying career in IT is only months away! Get certified at New Horizons in Microsoft, Cisco, PC Repair, or learn how to be a video game programmer. Classes begin in Jan. Call now 1-866-773-6146. Job placement assistance 8 student financing is avail Engineering Project Engineer wanted to manage projects for developing new PET plastic products; statistical analysis and problemsolving; install tooling and data interpretation; act as primary contact for Latin American plants, including frequent travel to region. Job located in S.E. Ml. Requirements: Masters in Chemical Engineering or Engineering Science, and 3 yrs. experience in job offered or 3 yrs. related experience as Mechanical Engineer. 40 hrs/wk, 8 am - 5 pm; $46,700/yr. Send resume by mail or fax to Attn: D-05171-73323/36814908, 700 N. Pearl St., Suite 510, Dallas. TX 75201. Fax: 214 237-9116 Service/Application Engineer Electrical/Electronics Degree Required. AS or BS will be considered. Position involves applications support, testing and field support for sensing, feedback and motion control systems. Travel required. Resume: Promess. Inc., P.O. Box 748, Brighton, Ml., 48116, Food Service Employment ALL STAFF, NOW HIRING Brecon Grille, upscale pub 8 grill now hiring cooks servers and bartenders in Saline. Apply in person 101 W. Mich Ave.orcall 734-429-4868 Cook (Japanese Food), 2 yrs experience, mail to T 0 T 0 R 0 2 1 5 S . State St, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 CRAZY WISDOM Tea Room. Hiring friendly, responsible counter person. 8-12 hrs/wk Apply In person, ask for Sam Drivers 8 Cooks Wanted - Apply at PT's Fresh Mex, downtown Pinckney. GOOD FOOD. GOOD TIMES AND GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCED RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGERS! Q O h a rh }^ S0OIHN1D.60OB Tints O'Charley's of Michigan, we offer: ★ A culture of high reward for high performance ★ Respectful treatment of all and a commitment to quality in everything we do ★ A belief that having fun and maintaining a life outside of work is essential to successful restaurant management ★ A competitive compensation and benefit package Interested parties may send resumes to: O'Charley's of Michigan 3210 Eagle Run Drive, NE, #100 Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 You may also e-mail your resume to: cmason@mghi.net Or fax it to: (616) 447-9081 Website; meritagehospitality.com EOE NIGHTCOOK needed 6-12 or 3-10. Dishwasher days 9-2. Apply in Person Frasers Pub 2045 Packard. 734-665-1955 General Miscellaneous Employment JOBS with the HUMAN RIGHTS Campaign $350-$550/Week ♦ Work for Civil Rights! ♦ Work with Great People! ^ Make a difference! Career opportunities and benefits available. Ann Arbor Call Alex (734) 332-4464 www.jobsthatmatter.org Activism 734-222-6347 SA T IS F Y IN G WORK EQ U A L S A G R EA T NEW Y EA R ! Tired of McJobs? Then do something that matters... Work for Clean Water Action 8 create the Ml you envision! $375- $500/wk Mon- Fri; 2-10:30pm; ft/pt www.cleanwateraction.org Asst Manager PT days. Manage employees. Design fruit baskets. Basic computer skills. Edible Arrangements Brighton. 810-220-3200. Bank Cleaners Needed PT. Evenings- up to $9/hr Interviews from Noon-5pm January 2, 2007 only 1275 S. Huron.Ypsi Ml (must bring ID and proof of car insurance) 800-434-4120 ext. 387 thetruthaboutcleaning.com CABINET MAKER Quality Office Furniture is looking for an experienced cabinet maker. Preferred experience includes: using table saw, laminating, T-Molding, gluing, measuring. Please fax resume to; 734-213-3809 Cleaners needed for Ann Arbor. Evenings, Mon-Fri, 20 hrs/wk, $8.§0/hr. 248-478-2054 COLLECTION MANAGER - Responsible for collection of delinquent loans 8 other accounts. 1 yr financial institution collection experience required. Excellent salary 8 benefits. EOE. Send resume to John Hoblack at Automotive FCU, 5397 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti 48197 or fax 734-434-9322 C u stom e r Service BELLANINA INSTITUTE seeking bright individual w/career interest in skin care/sales. Customer service. shipping, inventory skills. QuickBooks/admin responsibilities. Pay commensurate w/experience. Email resume asstdirector@bellanina.com or fax 734-998-1311. www.belavi.com Customer Service CARPET CLEANERS • Full-Time Only • Mon-Fri • Will Train • $500/wk. CALL TODAY - Start Right Away! 734-389-0202 Customer Service/Retail Students/Others $1 7 .2 5 base -appt. Flex around classes, no experience needed, conditions apply, all ages 18-I-, 734-973-7024 DETAILER/PORTER Import Luxury New Car Dealership Experiencing high growth. Individual must have high energy 8 be motivated. Great earning potential 8 benefits, room for advancement. Fax resume -734-821-1729 Do you like to fix cars? Busy upbeat auto repair shop, with benifits looking for honest upbeat, freindly techs, with general experiences. Call 734-665-2533 FOSTER PARENTS 8 VOLUNTEER MENTORS Needed to make a difference in the lives of youth who are 10-17 years of age Call Childhetp at (248) 353-0921 Hiring Pollution Control Department. $15/start. No experience necessary. Call Tues Only! 10-5. 313-382-6021 JB'S PLACE Interviewing "Oldies" DJ's for Appt call 734-699-5210 JCPenney in Brighton is Hiring We're searching for friendly, outgoing people to assist our customers at JC Penney. ‘ Positions available include Sales Team, Sephora Beauty Consultant, Commission Sales (Fine Jewelry, Shoes and Window Coverings), Salon, Stock Replenishment, Recovery, Pricing and Signing. ‘ Flexible hours, including mornings, mid-day, evenings, over night, and weekends ‘ Friendly Atmosphere ‘ Merchandise Discounts ‘ Competitive Pay To Join the JCPenney team, apply at our Job Fair Jan. 7th - Jan. 11th 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. American Spirit Centre VFW (Post 4357) 10590 East Grand River Brighton, Ml 48116 Or visit JCPenneycareers.com to apply E.O.E. It's all inside JCPenney ‘ stores ‘ catalog ‘ .com Leasing Rep NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER! Our office requires "personality plus" Leasing Representative. Share your professional sales skills with our Company in this full time position. We offer a pleasant atmosphere, benefits, great hours and the very best residents! Send your resume to: Wilson White Co., Inc., 2008 S. State St., Suite A, Ann Arbor, 48104. EHO MAINTENANCE Experienced person for mid-size apt. community in Ann Arbor. Apt prep and grounds maintenace a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Call (734) 434-6650 Fax (734) 434-7538 Maintenance Grounds Technician Needed for affordable housing community. E x perience in HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, 8 General Repairs. Excellent benefit package for aggressive self-starter willing to accept challenge. Fax re^ sume to: 734-485-8326 Equal Opportunity Employer MANAGER Full Service Auto Repair Facility seeks manager for dayto- day operations. Must have strong sales ability. Fax resume to 734-973-0006 Manufacturing ¥ T H Plastics, Inc., a progressive molder of thermoplastics and thermosets for the appliance and automotive industries, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual for the following position: Manufacturing Planner Is responsible for providing production priority, scheduling, materials planning and customer service for all products. Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook and be experienced in ERP/MRP sy s tems, order entry and EDI mgmt. QAD-MFG Pro experience is a plus. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing with a demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles. Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities for this position include new process development, process improvement, corrective actions, and lean implementation. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of 2 years experience in plastics, and have strong project management and communication skills. TH Plastics offers an excellent wage and benefit package, including medical and dental benefits, matching 401 (k), promotion from within, education opportunities, and a positive and supportive work environment. Send resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources Manager T H Plastics, Inc. P.O. Box 188 Mendon, Ml 49072 269-496-8495 Fax: 269-496-7333 b.mitchell@thplastics.com MECHANIC LAWN b GARDEN EQU PM EN T 2 8 4 cycle experience. Apply in person w/resume Countryside Lawn/Garden 6885 Jackson Rd (West of Zeeb), 734-994-5850. Mystery Shoppers. Earn up to $150 per day. Shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Experience not required. Call 800-720-3436 Office C le an e r $10/hr. Belleville - Mon-Fri. 5:30- 8:30 p.m. Trash, sweep, mop. 734-424-9247. Office Cleaning Dexter 8 Ann Arbor area. Sun-Thur 7-10pm. $8.50/per hr. 248-449-4880 PARTS COUNTERPERSON/ DRIVER Import Luxury New Car Dealership Experiencing high growth. Individual must have high energy 8 be motivated. Great earning potential 8 benefits, room for advancement. Fax resume -734-821-1729 PRINTING DIGITAL PREPRESS - Excellent wages, benefits, fast paced, clean environment. Start Date: January 29th in Traverse City. Fax: (231) 946-2401. Process Insurance refunds. All training provided. PT and FT available. Call 1-866-859-6023 PRODUCTION WORKER Quality Office Furniture is looking for two hard working individuals. Duties may include fabricating panels, sanding, assembling parts, painting, delivering 8 installing furniture. Please fax resume to: 734-213-3809 Security • Immediately hiring armed 8 unarmed courtesy patrol officers. We are a growing company with great potential for advancement. Call today. 734-528-9000 Self Storage Manager - Live on site, salary plus commission. Experience required. Points for health care premiums. Look up greentopstorage.com, job description 8 application, or call 734-323-9600. T E L L E R - F T Excellent salary 8 benefits. Starting salary based on experience. EOE. Please apply in person at Automotive FCU. 5397 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti or call Sue Kramer 734-434-4130 x249 U-Move Fitness seeks qualified group exercise 8 aquatics instructors. Contact Miki at 734-647-9852 or Mikic@umich.edu VETERINARIAN AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATOR Full time position at dairy farm near Ann Arbor, Ml. Work schedule is from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with response to emergency required. The salary is commensurate with experience and meets the rates of pay recommended by the Labor Department. Job requirements: Monitor and trace out the cows in heat. Perform artificial insemination on cows. Handling of bull semen, monitoring the health of the cows and keep the necessary logs. Education required: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine. Experience required: Minimum 3 years with cattle and artificial insemination of cows. Qualified applicants please mail resume to: Weidmayer Farms, 4620 Schneider Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103. Refer to: ETA #D-05122-872865 AJB #36314241. Warehouse Clerk PT nights, Sun-Thurs. Computer experience required. $10/hr. Apply in person. Ann Arbor Distribution 1942 McGregor,Ypsi. No phone calls, please. EOE. Warehouse Looking for a few great employees! Ann Arbor Co. is looking for hardworking dependable people for warehouse positions. Company pay/benefits. Individuals to assist with warehouse needs, who are driven to excel 8 advance. Candidates need strong attention to detail, good organizational 8 technical aptitude. Experience required. Fax resume with work experience to 734.677.0938 The Polished Edge- new full service salon in Ann Arbor is accepting applications. Cal! 734-663-1970. ask for Julie or Cheryl 2007 Expansion !!Great Pay!! We train, customer sales/service, conditions apply, must be 18+, 734-973-7024 Medical and Dental A dm in is tra tiv e A s s is ta n t Medical office seeks experienced receptionist, full/part time with excellent pay 8 benefits. Ann Arbor/Plymouth area. Only medical office experienced need apply. Fax resume: 734-996-8767 or email a2derm@aol.com Childhood E xpu lsio n C o n su ltan t Provide wide range of early childhood mental health consultation 8 training services to help adults nuture social 8 emotional development of children ages birth-5 yrs in early care 8 learning settings. Masters degree with Michigan licensure with 2 yrs mental health experience. Excellent employer paid benefits. Fax or mail cover letter 8 resume to HRD. Monroe CMHA. 734-243-0145. 1001 S. Raisinville Rd.PO Box 726. Monroe. Ml 48161-0726 Clinical Staff for EMR Team: Large medical group seeks nurse or MA to join training team for our NextGen Electronic Medical Record. Requires 3+ yrs physician ofc experience. Full-time, permanent. 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 H i p C o n tin g e n t Dietic ian Needed for Womens/ Childrens department at Michigan Visiting Nurses. Interested candidates should fax their resume to 734-975-3089 or email mvn-hr@med.umich.edu DCA - 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. DCA - CWO WORKSHOP Assist and support special population adults in the workshop or in the community. Day shifts. M-F, We will train. ^.00 hr and good benefits. Call: 734-458- 8140 or Fax: 734-458-8195 to Recruiter. DENTAL ASSISTANT FT. Must be experienced 8 enthusiastic. A great opportunity. Includes retirement benefits. Call 734- 663-6777. Fax 663-9820 DENTAL ASSISTANT Full time, searching for self directed, organized, career oriented, experienced assistant. RDA preferred. Please call 734-482-8500 DENTAL A SSISTANT Looking for reliable, friendly, FT assistant for pleasant dental office. Will train right person. Please fax resume to: 734-527-6196 Direct Care Assistant Assist and support special population adults. Country home. We will train. $7.80/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz Direct Care Assistant Enjoy what you do. Assist special population adults in their home and in the community. $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. Home located near 23 and Ml Ave. Call main office at 734-458-8140, fax 734-458-8195. 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, 734-663-5637. Direct Support Staff Be a part of a great team caring for the disabled. $7.75- $8/hr. + 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 Front Office, FT for busy, high tech dental office. Please call (734) 971-2675 Home Health Aides ft CENAs Needed for Ann Arbor, Ypsi 8 Milan areas. Experience Preferred. 734-254-0092 HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits, 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume or letter of intent (734) 424-9598 HYGIENIST Part time, two days per week. If you are highly motivated, self directed, and ready to deliver excellent patient care. Please call 734-482-8500 Medical Office Staff Specialty practice needs individual to extract history from charts 8 enter in NextGen Electronic Medical Record. 3-iyrs in physician ofc as MA or in chart prep. Experience w/ medical ofc software required.\ Full-time, permanent. 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 i n p Nurse Discovering better w ays to care for patients. Join one of the nation's leading providers of rehabilitative and post-acute medical care. Heartland Health Care Center ■ Jackson is currently seeking a: UNIT MANAGER Full-time On Call Responsibilities RN License Required As part of the Nursing Management Team the Nurse Manager will assist in administering the nursing program within the nursing center with a focus on unit management. We offer an exceptional benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, Free Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401 (k) and more. Please mail or fax your resume to: Heartland * Jackson Attn: Human Resources 434 W. North St. Jackson, Ml 49202 Phone: 517-787-3250 Fax: 517-787-4836 Or apply online at: www.hcr-manorcare.com EEO/Drug-Free Employer People. Strength. Commitment. OPERATIONS/ CENTER MANAGER Health Care Solutions a leading regional respiratory company had an immediate opening for a Center Manager in our Ann Arbor, Ml center, responsibilities include: Direct supervision of operations 8 management of the sates effort. Healthcare related field experience strongly encouraged. Internal growth opportunities for performance results. Drug-free workplace. EOE. Please mail or fax your resume to: Health Care Solutions 5855 Monroe St. Suite 3 Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Fax #419-882-5189 Orthodontic Receptionist 32-40 hrs, experience, knowledge of computers 8 insurance. Send resume to: PO Box 883 Brighton, Ml 48116 or fax: 810-844-2558. PSYCHIATRIST P/T, 4 days/wk. with paid malpractice insurance. Rural area with evidence based practice. Apply by mail or fax to HR Dept Monroe Community Mental Health Authority P.O. Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161 Fax: 734-243-0145 Phone: 734-384-0047 Registered Nurses for growing certified home health agency. We have full 8 part time opportunities for nurses with Med- Surg/ICU/ER experience. Current patient care skills. Positions available throughout Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Jackson areas. Above market salaries and competitive benefit package. No nights/ minimal on call. Paperless documentation. Call Mary at 586-524-6834 or fax 586-254-0648. Email: hannhouse@ wowway.com Subscribe Today! Call 994-NEWS or 1 -800-589-6397 TtlK UVtWimYtN » COMMUNITY NEWS RN Full time day position available. Requires every other weekend. Evangelical Home-Saline is a ministry of the United Church of Christ. Benefits include low employee turnover, 401 (k) with employer match, employer paid life insurance and more! For more information or to apply contact: Mary K. Wirth, RN Director of Nursing Services Evangelical Home - Saline 440 W. Russell St. Saline, Ml 48176 (734) 429-9401 ext. 3120 RN Practice M an ag e r Medical Practice seeks experienced nurse to manage growing office. Must have strong management experience in physician practice or home health environment. Excellent opportunity. Fax resume to 253-322-0301 or e-mail rjohnson® visitingphysicians.com RN Restore Lives Daily at Cambridge North! Join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals at our SNF, Cambridge North Healthcare Center in Clawson. We have IMMEDIATE opportunities: Mid-Night Supervisor Must be an RN Treatment/ Restorative Nurse Must be RN with LTC experience. We offer competitive salaries, benefits and professional development. To apply, contact Angel Menendez toll free 877-841-9650 AMMenendez® SavaSC.com EOE So c ia l Worke r Access-Evaluation 8 Admission Specialist. Masters with Michigan social work license. Must have at least one year experience w/mentally ill or dually diagonosed evaluation 8 treatment. Ml driver license required. Excellent employer paid benefits. Apply with cover letter 8 resume to Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, 734-243-0145 or mail to P.O. Box 726, Monroe, Ml 48161-0726 NOW HIRING RN's, LPN's, PT, OT, CENA, 8 HHA's in Ann Arbor Area, must have 1 year current experience. Competitive wages. Contingent, PT or FT 248-658-0888 Office and Clerical APPOINTMENTS If you enjoy customer service, can accept a challenge and follow directions, have good math skills and the ability to multi task, we have a job for you. Small company seeks person to schedule product installations. Immediate opening w/ opportunity to advance 8 benefits, salary negotiable. Send resume to: bbeaulac ©creativewindows.com Find that car that you've been looking for with The Arnn Arbor News Call 810-844-2000 THE LIVINGSTON •• COMMUNITY N E W S C O M M I T r tO • C O N N E C U P C O M P L E T f. m EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ann Arbor, Michigan Power Wellness, a nationally recognized leader in the management of fitness and wellness facilities, seeks an Executive Director for a new Washtenaw County center, THE POSITION: The Executive Director for the Health and Fitness Center is responsible for center operations, fiscal man^ement, wellness programming, medical integration, marketing plans, and member customer ser\’ice standards. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in a related field required; Masters degree preferred Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related work experience SALARY: We offer a competitive salary', benefits packages and career growth opportunities APPLY: A letter of interest and resume/viia should be emailed to: work@powerwellness.com AA/EEO/ADA ^Washtenaw Si, V^Ccmimunity College CNJ C U S TOM ER CARE REPRESENTATIVE Mitchell Home Medical has an immediate full time opportunity in our fastpaced home medical equipment retail center in Brighton. You will be interacting w/ patients 8 referral sources both in person and over the phone. The position will require you to work in some of our other homecare centers periodically. Insurance verification experience a plus. Great social and communication skills required as well as the ability to multi task. Excellent wages and benefits, including 401K. Fax resume to: (734) 572-1072 or email to: hr® mitchellhomemedical.com Please include job title in subject line. S N J Office A ssistan t Wanted, full-time to handle receptionist and circulation duties. Are you personable, efficient and a whiz in an office? Can you answer ten phone lines at once with a smile? Send your resume and cover letter to: J . Morgan, Ann Arbor Observer, 201 Catherine Street. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. No phone calls please. PROCESSOR needed for busy mortgage company, 3 years minimum experience. Fax resume to: 734-973-1755 RECEPTIONIST Hate your job? Wouldn't It be great to love to go to work everyday? We are a caring group of professionals who share a desire to make a difference. To qualify: You must like team work 8 be willing to give your best. Preferred: You have 7 legs, 4 arms 8 the ability to do 10 things at once. Fax resume to 734-944-8070. Receptionist needed PT for Ann Arbor Contractor. Tues, Wed, Thur from 8-5. Person must be reliable, friendly and a self starter. Please e-mail resume to: aacontracting1@aol.com Busy Specialty office looking for Full Time receptionist, much more than answering phones, only highly motivated persons need apply. Requires excellent customer service skills. Please include desired salary. Apply to ivfannarbor@hotmail.com Fax: 734-434-3880. Mail: 3145 W Clark Rd Suite 301 Ypsilanti, Mi. Part Time Employment Attention: Ideal for anyone who cannot get out to work. Work PT from home scheduling pick-ups for Purple Heart call 9-5, Mon-Fri. 734-728-4572. ★ CAREGIVERSik Enable the elderly to live at home by providing non-medical homecare services. Day, evening and weekend hours. Home Instead Senior Care 734-332-9109 Hotel Guest Services Part-time position - mornings and/or early evenings-Gate house attendant. Do you have a passion for helping people? Great, friendly personalities are a must! We offer great wages, great training, great oenefits, a fun work atmosphere, and room for advancement. To apply, please v is it : http://greatjobs.marriott.com Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor, managed by Marriott International, Inc. EEO m/f/d/v. JANITOR POSITIONS Evening, and late evening shiffs available. Must have transportation and clear background. 734-480-9603 OFFICE ASSISTANT Part time Office Receptionist. Light maintenance, IB- 20 hrs per week. Must have good phone 8 public relation skills. Competitive pay, pleasant work environment. Apply 769-0119 or 669-8880 Real E s ta te A s s is ta n t Real estate team is searching for just the right person for this part-time 20 hour a week position. The person we seek must be: very computer proficient, highly organized, with excellent attention to detail, and a team player. Send resume by email to: respondtoresume® yahoo.com Women's Locker Room Attendant Work and Workout! Beautiful private club has day, evening / weekend positions available for energetic person to do towels and maintain tidy appearance of facility. Apply a t Liberty Athletic Club, 2975 V/. Liberty, Ann Arbor — THE LIVINGSTON •• COMMUNITY NEWS The Livingston Community News is looking for a journalist wh o can handle reporting assignments as well as some page design/copy edi ting to fill a part-time optming on our staff. The LivI ngston Community Nevzs is a weekly newspaper based in Brighton that covors stories all over Livirtgston County. It is part of The Ann Arbor News family of publ.'Cations. Requirements: A college degree and news reporting experience; able to type 50 wpm; good communication skills; familiarity with newspaper page design; able to work as part of a toam. Hours would vary Eiccording to assignments. Send letter, resume and 3-4 news clippings by Jan. 12 to: Managing Editor Flick Fitzgerald, The Livingston Community News, 4.20 W. Mam St., Brii^ihton, Ml 48116. Prof essional and Managerial Y Y Y Y Y Y Colilections Specialist Responsible for the collection of all accounts receivable and returned checks of the collEige, both student and non-student. Minimum qualifications: High schoc'l graduate, and 30 credit hours in related coursework and four years relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and work experience, proficiency in the use of ci^mputerized accounting programs, integrated computer systems, Microsoft Office. Starting hourly rate is $14.07 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is January 12, 2007. Interested should send completed WCC application to the Office of Hum an Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., PO Box 1610, Business; Education Building, First Floor, Room 120, Ann Arbo^ Ml. For job postings and application materials see our web ;::ite at; www.wccnel .edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/TiEO/ADA ^W a sh ten aw Community College AM AAA College Instructors Part-time/Winter Semester Mott Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach the following classes at our Main Campus (Flint), Northern Tier Campus (Clio), Southern Lakes Branch Campus (Fenton) and/or Lapeer Campus: • Art History • Biology > Economics • English > History • Mathematics ' Philosophy ' Psychology ' Reading ’ Sociology ' Spanish ' Speech A Master’s degree in the subject area is required. Please see the official posting at www.mott.jobs for additional details and application instructions. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check. In accordance with the ADA, if applicants have accommodation needs, they may call (810) 762-5396. No other phone calls, please. Mott is an EO/AA employer. Q M o t t ^ C O M M U N I T Y C o l l e g e Director of Edi/cation; for Ann Arbor-based healthcare IT as:;ociation. Bachelor's detgree, in-depth knowledge of healthcare IT industry required. Email resume and salary requiroments to jobs@cio-chime.org Executive Di rector The Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking an Executive Director with vision, energy and skills to lead and sustain a dynamic non-profit organization. Proven management and fundraising skills required. Competitive compensation based on professional qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package included. S'<ubmit resume to search committee chair by e-mail to scaruana® conlintravel.com, or by FAX at 734-973-00821. We are proud to use m recycled newsprint ^ RE-USE THE NEWS THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5,2007 CLASSIFIEDS |C7 Our Classifieds WORK FAST and get RESULTS! SUV'S "I placed my ad on Mlive.com & I received 10 calls for my Chevy Tahoe. I sold It to the first caller. Cancel my ad. The phone won't stop ringing." 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Call: (734) 994-6711 or 1 (800) 589-9888 Online; mlive.com/aanewsads T h e B e s t L o c a l C l a s s i f i e d s in print and online iniive .c om T H E = T H E L I V I N G S T O N A N N A R B O R C O M M U N I T Y N E W S N E W S C O M M IT T E D ■ C O N N E C T E D ■ C O M P LE TE in p rin t o r o n lin e , it's y o u r choice! / 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 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Main Teiephone: (810)844-2000 C8 I CLASSIFIEDS THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY,JANUARY 5,2007 Field Service Account Representative Quadax, Inc. the leader in medical billing services and software, is seeking a qualified individual to service existing accounts in Michigan. Experience in hospital and/or physician billing, with an emphasis on electronic claims processing a plus. Duties include: * On-site installation, irr^lementation of software * Client training b support * Resolution of billing edit changes b conflicts Qualincations: • Computer skills • Demonstrated customer service experience • In-state travel required • Medical billing knowledge a plus. Send resume with salary history to; marygallagher@quadax.com or fax to 216-765-0984 or call toll free 1-888-765-1144. EOE MANAGER of Group Home Seeking person experienced in group home management, consumer services, personnel management, $12.70 per hr, good benefits. West of Ann Arbor. Call Recruiter 734-458-8140 or fax 734-458-8195. PARK PLANNING SUPERVISOR Under the supervision of the Director of the Washtenaw County Parks 6 Recreation Commission, participates In the development of comprehensive short and long term plans and studies regarding the development, improvement and expansion of park services and facilities in Washtenaw County. Organizes the collection and analysis of data, preparing materials for various reports and presentations, conducting investigations for the development of plans. May provide lead work coordination to lower classified employees involved in planning related projects. Initially under close supervision, employees gradually receive more complex assignments and work more independently as experience is gained. Possession of a Master's Degree in Planning (urban, regional or other planning discipline) or equivalent and three (3) years of progressively responsible planning and project management experience. Application Procedure; Completion of an on-line application form at http:// www.ewashtenaw.org or by visiting the Washtenaw County Human Resources Department, 220 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. EEO/AA PLANNER AKASHA CRYSTALS. INC. -w o rld 's leader in decorative glass Er stone to US retail chains - requires a highly experienced, dynamic, detail-oriented b computer-skilled individual to manage Planning Dept. Requirements include familiari^ w/ inventory forecasting, shipping logistics & warehousing, & advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access. Financial background w/ emphasis on costing is a plus. Excellent downtown Ann Arbor work environment, beautiful product, Er great staffi Salary commensurate w/ experience + benefits Er parking. Email resume to joea@akashacrystals.com, fax to 734-996-2552, or send to 123 N Ashley, # 110, Ann Arbor Ml 48104. PRODUCTION MANAGER Ann Arbor office furniture company seeking someone to run production department. Experience preferred in purchasing, scheduling, facility management, inventory, carpentry, and/or painting. Please fax resume to: 734-213-3809 Project M a n ag em e n t Washtenaw County is seeking a qualified individual to lead a project management office. Primary responsibilities will include hands-on management of large construction projects as well as oversight of project management staff for both construction and technology projects. Must have 8 or more years of design and construction experience as well as 5 or more years of project management experience. BS Architecture or equivalent required. MA and project management certification a plus. Application Procedure: Completion of an on-line application form at http;// www.ewashtenaw.org or by visiting the Washtenaw County Human Resources Department, 220 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor. Ml by January 17, 2007. EEO/AA Subscribe T o d a y ! Call 994-NEWS or 1 -800-589-6397 COMMUNITY NEWS Quality Improvement Coordinator Part-Time For non-profit social service agency. This position is responsible for coordinating the administration of Agency quality improvement activities and assisting with the planning of related initiatives. Parttime, approximately 18 hours per week. Requirements include Bachelor's Degree, two years experience in human services administration, and one year of experience with general quality improvement . Excellent benefits package including paid time-off. EOE. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: Catholic Social S e rv ice s Attn: QUA IMP COO- AAN 4925 Packard Ann Arbor, Mi 48108 or jobs@csswashtenaw.org No phone inquiries please. y Y Y Y Y Y Technician - Event/Media Video (Two part time positions • on call) - Available to set up and operate video 2roduction equipment for campus events on a full-in basis. Minimum qualifications: 60 hours of related college credits, two years of related work experience, experience using high-end, broadcast - quality video-cameras and formats. This is an on-call position; 20-30 hours per year, as needed. Hourly rate is $15.84. One position starts the end of January 2007; the other the end of February 2007. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, interested persons should email resume to Joshua Pardon at jpardon@wccnet.edu Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. AA/EEO/ADA .^Washtenaw Conununity College AAAAAA Retail Optical Retail Are you looking for a career in an industry that offers high wages and growth opportunities? Have retail experience? D.O.C. Optics is seeking energetic, career-minded sales professionals 8 experienced opticians. Hourly wage and EXCEPTIONALLY LUCRATIVE COMMISSION program. Complete an application at a D.O.C. location, fax resume to 248-353-4171 or email to careers@docoptics.com We are proud to use recycled newsprint Sales and Agents Automotive Sales Consulants Great Opportunity! At growing import dealership with 5 brands in Ann Arbor. Looking for someone with experience but will train the right person. •GREAT! Place to work •GREAT! Training •GREAT! Customer base •GREAT! Benefits package •GREAT! Pay plan Interested applicants contact Jim Johnson (734) 663-7770 Automotive Sales Consulants Rewarding career opportunitiy at high volume import dealership on Jackson Rd. in Ann Arbor. Experience preferred but will consider right candidate. We offer training program, 401K benefits package, medical/dental and competitive pay plan. Contact Darin Haley at Ann Arbor Nissan, (734) 786-9367 Explore a New Career in the New Year! Edward Surovell Realtors is expanding its Ypsilanti sales staff. If you're looking for unlimited opportunity and flexibility in a new career, join us for a free informational seminar. Thurs. Jan 4th 6:30 p.m. Sat. Jan 6, 11:00 a.m. 5401 Whittaker Rd. Reserve your space today Jon Gordon, 734-484-1100 LOAN.OFFICER needed for busy mortgage company. 3 years minimum experience. Leads provided. Fax resume to: 734-973-1755 SALES DIRECTOR Growing furniture wholesaler. 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Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti Jeff Stabnau 662-8600 ext. 111 Chelsea or Dexter Barb Lunarde 734-426-1487 Saline or Milan Dennis Pearsall 734-213-6745 Antiques, Ah and Collectibles Auctions and Auctioneers Building, Heating and Cooling Hems 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 Wanted Military collectibles! 11II- Private collector looking for military related items! All wars all countries nothing too big or too small. Contact Nick ntz819@yahoo.com, (248)866-2857. Building, Heating and Cooling Items Barn Beams 100 y/o hand hewn, round 8 square available 734-395-9086 Firewood and Wood Stoves AARON'S HARDWOOD, Seasoned, split, delivered 8 stacked. 4x8x18. $80 or 2 for $150. 734-730-1146 Auto To place an ad, please call (734) 994-6711, 1-800-589-9888 or call your sa le s representative. Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News NEW AND USED CARS Acura Ann Arbor Automotive Acura, Hyundai, Kia Mitsubishi, Nissan. 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com Audi HOWARD COOPER AUDI Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 734-761-3200 BMW and Mercedes ANN A R BO R IMPORTS BMW 800-561-2969 MERCEDES 800-897-2374 Chevrolet BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 CARNAHAN CHEVROLET 770 James L. 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State. 734-761-3200 Lexus LEXUS OF ANN ARBOR 590 Auto Mall Dr. (734) 996-1662 LEXUS OF ANN ARBOR 590 Auto Mall Dr. (734) 996-1662 Nissan DICK S C O T T NISSAN 42175 Michigan Ave. Canton 734-495-1000 Volvo Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood mixed. $70 face cord. Delivery available. 734-663-2595 KILN DRIED Mixed Hardwoods $100. Air Dried $80. Birch 8 Cherry Avail (517) 629-9218 Seasoned firewood, all hardwood, $80 per face cord. Delivered. Please call (734) 231-7538 Seasoned Firewood - Oak 8 Ash, cut. split, delivered. $65 unit. 3/S165. 734-585-2620. Freebies CHAIR-Swivel rocker upholster. $18. 810-225-4430 SOFA - 86” gold upholstered. $33. 810-225-4430 TABLE. COFFEE - Marble top. $39. 810-225-4430 Home Electronics Playstation 3 - 60 GB PS3 with Resistance: Fall of Man and an extra controller. All new. $1000.00 or Best (810)299-3008. Sony Playstation III 60GB. New in the box. $895, 734-834-3789 Ann Arbor Theater Research 6 piece Home Theater. 1000 Watt system. $3599 new, asking $3000/best, 734-663-6230. Household items 1 set, 2 piece all new queen pillow top MATTRESS SET w/warranty. Sell $100, Can Deliver 734-891-8481 1 set, 3 piece King pillow top MATTRESS SET. still in bag. Only $195. Deliverable. 734-891-8481 Dining Room Set Henredon, Medium oak, hutch, table. 6 chairs, seats 4-10. Mint. $1499/best. 734-994-9171 Newer Washer/Dryer - GE Profile Easy Touch. Full electronic controls and stainless steel. 6 cycle washer. King size gas dryer. $450. (734)668-4668. Thomasville Oak bdrm set, chest, dresser w/ mirror, nightstand. Perfect shape $1200/best. 734-429-3736 Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment '04 John Deere X475 Lawn Tractor. Hyd. Drive, 62” Deck, 23HP liquid cooled engine, $6300 with 5 HP Taac-Vac 517-522-6672 JOHN D E E R E '04 475X Lawn Tractor - 23 h.p. Liquid Cooled, Hydrastatic Drive, 62" Deck With 5 h.p. Bagger $5900. (517)522-6672. Merchandise vyanted WANTED ■ Old cars, trucks, farms and construction equip. Appliances, BBQ grills, all types of metal scrap. 734-260-9229 Miscellaneous Items Billard/Pool Table New in box, 8' 1" slate, K-66 bumpers, ball, sticks, rack $850. 734-732-9338 •Compac lOOS Laptop, $250. •Nikon FESLR 105 lens and pro tripod, $400. •Fine German violin in case/shar, $400. «Marantz Pro Recorder/2 Pro Shure mics, $400. •Brother copy/ print/fax/scan, new in box, $35. 734-260-4597 U of M STADIUM AERIAL PHOTO GIFTS www.stadiumaerial photography.com Musical Merchandise PIANO - Yamaha cherry 8 burled walnut console. E xcellent condition, w/bench $2,800. 734-662-0459 SAX - Alto Yamaha student. Very good condition, w/ accessories. $800, 734- 478-0047 or 734-615-4710 WEEKEND LIQUIDATION PIANO SALE Starts Friday in Jackson. Over 170 new 8 used grand pianos, consoles, organs 8 digitals from a recent store closing. Names like Yamaha, Steinway, Roland 8 most other Major brands. All major brands. All units must be sold and all offers will be considered. Call 877-651-7045 for details. Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Crafter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Livestock, Feed and Seed All natural freezer beef for sale. Buy 1/4,1/2, whole. $2.20/lb hanging weight, includes processing. Call Doug @ 810-923-6844. prosserdd@sbcglobal.net, (517)849-9290. Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training VAdopt Anytime! Cats, dogs, kittens, pups. Fixed, Vetted Need homes furreverl www.plannedpethood.org African Grey Parrot (Congo) 2 yrs., gorgeous bird, amazing vocabulary and great sense of humor. $850 call 734-730-4467 (leave message). AKC/OFA Labrador Puppies, English champion bloodlines. First shots. $500. 734-368-2765 AKC Reg puppies. $1300 or best ENGLISH MASTIFF (269)673-4890. Bichon Frise Puppies Non Shedding Hypo Allergenic. One year health Guarantee. Home raised. Will deliver to most areas. $600/550. (989)848-2818. CORGI AKC PUPS Champ-Show-Pet Excellent children's dogs. 517- 468-3298/313-550-4429 www.corgibreeder.com Dachshund Pups 8 wks old, 1st shots 8 wormed. (734) 279-1376 DOBERMAN PUPS AKC, pre spoiled by kids, dew claws 8 tails done, vaccinated 8 dewormed. 517-849-9562 Jack Russell Pups. 8 wks, tailed 8 dew claws, shots, wormed, beautiful markings. $200, 734-428-7729 LAB PUPPIES field champ bloodlines, deer tracking, excellent temperment, black, $250. 734-323-7259 •7k Tk ★ Tk Tk ★ ★ ★ ★ Tk ★ ★ Labradoodle F IB pups. Brighton, Howell area. $600. 517-540-1150 NEWFOUNDLAND PU P S AKC, 1st shots, vet check, show quality, champion bloodlines starting at $800 (734)719-2647. One 8 a half year old Rat Terrier. Brindle and white, all shots, good with people. $150, 734-417-0619 SHIH TZU - Pure Bred, female, 6 wks, 1st shots, black 8 white, $550 firm. 734-340-2647/ 904-7893 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 yr old toy poodle needs a loving lap to cuddle on. (989)848-2818. St Bernard puppies, AKC, family raised, parents on site, $550.00, 734-497- 9575 St Bernard puppies (734)497-9575.______________ St Bernard Puppies. No papers, parents on site. $300. 734-635-3891. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ two males. 1st shots, no papers. $200. Chihuahua puppies 517-522-5125. 2 year old AKC male poodle and a 1 year old Bichon Frise Male. $450 each. (989)848-2818. 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 MGA ROADSTER '61 - Runs and drives, $4995. Call Jin (734) 761-2312. Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 BMW 325IS '94 - 160 K miles, fully loaded, well kept, no rust, $3000/best. 313-680-6800, Ann Arbor Buick Regal '93- Full pow^ er, senior owned. Excellent condition, non smoker $2850. (734) 459-3832 Dodge Grand Caravan '97 LE, 1 owner, clean, 133K, trans. leak. $2500/best. Call (734) 662-5569 Dodge Neon '95- Runs great, auto, loaded,new parts. $875, call 662-7614 FORD F150 '90- Straight 6, 134K, runs great, $1200/best. (734) 449-4212 Ford Ranger '94 XLT, extended cab $2,995.(734) 663-0810 GMC Sierra Extended Cab '92 - 178,000 miles, auto, V8, 2WD, with matching Cap. $2,000. (743)213-5355. Honda Prelude '92 No rust. $2,350. (734) 663-0810 Jeep Cherokee - 4.0L 4x4 138K mi. $2100. Please call 734-645-3995 or 734-395-7381 MAZDA 626 LX 1993 80,300 miles, 4 door, good condition, A/C, $1700. 734-677-3420. Mitsubishi Eclipse '92 152K, needs body work, runs w/good gas mileage $1500/best 734-369-2562 $500! Police Impounds! Honda, Chevy! Cars from $500. For Listings: 800-495-0660 x2275 Pontiac Sunfire '96 97K mi, 5 speed, runs good $1500/best 734-327-9472 Domestic Automobiles BUICK CENTURY '04 - Sedan, auto, A/C. 30K warranty. $8900. 734-484-0849 Buick Lacrose '06 - 4-door, power, black, 14K warranty, $14,600. 734/484-9901. Buick LeSabre '00 Limited, 1 owner, heated leather. 53K.$6800 734- 323-05^ Leave message. Chevy Cavalier '05 - 4 dr, loaded, 16K mi, like new, transferable GM warranty, $10,750. 989-876-0011 CHEVY Malibu LS '99 - black, full power, A/C, excellent, great 1st car. $4700 734-453-9028 CHEVY MALIBU '03 - V6, sedan, auto, A/C, CD, 44K, $6100. Call 734-320-2514. FORD ESCORT ZX2 '99 - Auto, A/C, CD, power. 79K, blue. $3000. 734-484-0949. FORD Focus ZX3 2002 68000 miles, 3 door, automatic, excellent condition, Charcoal Grey exterior, interior, $7300. Fully Loaded! (734)474-2264. Ford Focus '01 - Low miles, clean, $6200. 734-474-6370 FORD TAURUS S E S '01 Red, 54K mi, power, clean, $6200. 734-635-3469 Ford Taurus '06 - S E, 4 door, auto, all power, cruise, warranty, like new. $9,500. (734) 302-4419 Mercury Sable LS '03 - Leather interior, 19,600 actual mi. $10,500. Immaculate. 734-216-9002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP '98 Supercharged V6, 4 door, auto, loaded, Leather, Custom exhaust b Brakes, $3,500/best (734)645-2310. Pontiac Grand AM '00 4- door, auto A/C 38K 1 owner. $5600. 734-484-9901 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP 01 Supercharged V6, auto 4 dr, loaded, leather, sip exhaust, power slot /hawk brakes, 77K, Excellent. $8,700 (734)645-2310. Pontiac Su nfire '00 1 adult owner, 56K mi, CD, sunroof, $5200. 323-0546 Saturn SL2 '01 - 4 door, auto, 50K ml., excellent condition. $5,900. (734) 883-4814 SATURN Station Wagon '97, Excellent, $2500. 734-260-4044 import Automobiles Acura Legend '93 great condition, loaded, $3100/best 734-730-1546 BMW 530i '03 - 50,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, excellent condition, White exterior, Gray interior, 6 cylinders, 2VVD, power locks, $24,900. Premium, Cold-Weather, Sport Pkgs, Xenon Lights, Certified BMW extended warranty. (517)914-1933. BMW 740iL '99 - Loaded, black, navigation system, 88K mi, $14,900/best. Must sell (734) 945-9048 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ BMW X5 '01 4.41, 110K mi, 4 door, 5 speed. Black interior/extertior, excellent condition. 8 cyl, 4WD, air. CD, Anti-lock breaks, cruise control, custom wheels,heated seats, leather, moon roof, powerlocks/seats/windows , tilt wheel,tow package. $20,000. Hwy miles, physician owned. 734-669-0171 ranajit@sbcglobal.net HONDA ACCORD LX '98 - 6 cyl, leather, 94,000 mi, new brakes, good condition. $7400, 734-878-2279 Honda Accord EX '02 - 45K sunroof, side air bags, $12,800. 734-320-2752. HONDA ACCORD '05 2- door EX Coupe, satin silver metallic, 24K miles, auto-trans w/car warranty. $16,500. 734-482-5682 HONDA CIVIC '03 2dr, PW. PL, CD, etc. Very clean. $10,500. Only at Lou LaRiche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 MITSUBISHI GALANT '01 Auto, air, power roof, excellent condition. $5500, 734-883-4814 MITSUBISHI GALANT '02- 70,000 ml, very clean, excellent condition, $6800/best. 734-709-1331 SCION tC 06 18K mi, 2 dr, auto, bik ext/int, 4 cyl, 2WD, ABS, AC. ps, cc, tilt, pw, pi, PAB, A/W, pm, tint, am/fm/cd/SIRIUS, 2 MNRF, $22,500. (810)227-2039. TOYOTA CAMRY DX '93 - 5 speed, new clutch, no rust, runs great. $3,500. (313) 605-4349 swanlmportauto.com TOYOTA Camry 1993 V6. automatic, 69,000 miles, exc cond, white exterior, ABS, Air, radio/cass, pwr locks/windows, $3700. (734)327-2984. Toyota Camry LE '06 - Auto, CD, power, 20K, 1 owner, $15,300. 734-484-0849. Toyota Corolla '99 1 owner, only 34K, $7500. 517-862-0643, message Toyota Corolla CE 2001- Gold, Automatic transmission, 69,00 miles. $6,400 Call Bill at (734) 663-8083 TOYOTA PRIUS '05 - 37K, silver, 100K warranty, perfectly maintained, new tires, A/C, smart key, integrated phone, navigation, multi CD/Tape great shape $17,900. 734-369-4775. Volvo S60 '03 FWD-2WD, Silver. 38K miles. EXC ELLENT CONDITION, $16,999 CALL NICK (734)564-3108 VW JE T T A G L S '04 1.8T 53,000 miles, tiptronic trans, automatic, black exterior/interior, leather, CD, moonroof $14,500 or best 734-347-5882. VW PASSAT Station Wagon '01 - GLX, fully loaded, one owner. $7,900, 734-883-4814 SUVs DODGE Durango 2000 112,000 miles. Blue, V8, 4WD, alloy w heels, CD, leather. 3rd row, tow pkg, $7900. razzbarry5@chartermi.net, (734)878-5146. FORD EXPLORER '94 4 door, 4x4, clean. Great savings - $2,995. Only at Lou LaRiche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 GMC JIMMY S LT '01 82K, new tires, heated seats, 4WD, sunroof, tow package, $7000. (734) 662-3523 Jeep Grand Cherokee '96 - Limited, V-8, leather, 148K, $3450. (734) 645-3995 LEXUS RX330 '04 mint condition, DVD Package, AWD, loaded, only 15K mi, $36,000. 810-599-9834 MERCURY Mountaineer Premier 02 95k miles, automatic, excellent, Pearl White, Gray Leather, 8 cylinders, AWD, ABS, Air, alarm, CD changer, remote start, heated seats, leather, power everything, satellite radio, sun roof, tow package, $13,200 Brooklyn, 517-592-3357. SATURN VUE '03 - 4-door, 5-speed, A/C, CD, power, 54K, $8700. 734-484-9901 Toyota Highlander '03 - Limited, loaded, 4x4, 25 mpg., extended warranty. $16,000,517-206-0786. Military Jeep Trailer -1/4 M417, good shape, new tires b tubes Call 734-483- 5946 or see at 1583 Ridge Trucks Chevy' 1984 Snap on tool truck, aluminum body $3,500 or B.O. 734-368-8372. Chevy Suburban 1500 LT '02 - 4WD, 78K, Exceptional condition. Leather/Loaded $16,400/ or best. 734-649-6619. FORDF150 EXT CAB With cap. Make great work truck. Runs great. $2,995. Only at Lou LaRiche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 FORDF-250 X LT '97- 2WD, no rust, 460 engine, excellent, 160K miles, $3600. 734-355-6145 GMC C6500 '99 - Dump truck, 5-7 yard, 14K mi A/C, excellent condition, $29,700. 734-429-5309 CHEVY EXPRESS CARGO VAN '05 13K, like new. $13,995. Only at Lou LaRiche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 Ford Windstar SE '02 Fully loaded, $6,600. 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HONDA CKKTIFH-D, 71 K/IOOK warranty. $M ,Q Q 0 ‘03 ACURA RSX TYPE S - 39K, silver, FWD, leather, moon,etc...................................$16,990 ‘04 AUDI A4 - Black, 27K, certified, 5 spd., Quattro AWD, leather, alloys...............$24,990 ‘03 AUDI A6 - Dark blue,46K,certified, auto, AWD,TC, leather, moon, alloys. .$24,990 ‘00 GMC SONOMA - Red, 42K, ABS, alloys, auto..................................................................$6,990 ‘02 HONDA ACCORD LX - Green, certified, 38K, auto, FWD, CD............................. $14,390 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX - 44K, certified,silver, auto, FWD, ABS & more................$14,990 ‘00 HONDA ACCORD SE - 68K, auto, FWD, alloys, tilt, cruise......................................$10,710 ‘99 HONDA CR-V EX - 123K, auto, silver, ABS,alloys,4WD.............................................$8,990 ‘04 HONDA CR-V EX - Silver, 16K,certified,4WD,auto,moon, A B S ......................$20,990 ‘05 HONDA CIVIC EX - Auto, FWD, ABS, moon, alloys, certified ............................ $16,990 ‘05 HONDA CIVIC EX - Auto,27K, FWD, certified.ABS, moon, alloys................... $17,700 ‘03 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID - White, certified, auto, FWD, spoiler, alloys ...........$18,990 ‘04 HONDA CIVIC LX - Auto, FWD, certified, black, CD, PW, etc................................ $15,990 ‘05 HONDA CIVIC LX - Auto, FWD, 41K, certified, CD. 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TC, moon, alloys, leather, loaded. . . $9,990 ‘02 SATURN SCI - White, spoiler, 5 speed, FWD, AJC,CD ............................................. $4,990 ‘03 SATURN VUE - 48K, auto, CD, ABS, black................................................................... $13,990 ‘06 TOYOTA CAMRY L E - IlK,auto,FWD,ABS,CD,A/C, PS 8i m ore.....................$17,990 ‘05 VW GTI - 23K, silver, certified, 5 spd., FWD, moon, ABS....................................... $18,990 ‘02 VW GOLF GLS- Black, certified, 5 speed, moon, alloys, A B S ,........................... $13,110 ‘04 VW JETTA GL - 33K, 5 speed. FWD, ABS, gray 8i certified....................................$15,690 ‘04 VW JETTA GLS - 38K, auto, FWD, certified, leather, moon, alloys.....................$16,990 ‘03 VW NEW BEETLE - 35K,auto, FWD, A/C, leather, moon, alloys, certified. .$15,625 ‘03 VW PASSAT GLS - Gray, certified, TC, moon, alloys, ABS & more.....................$14,275 Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 05, 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 2007-01-05 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4409">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 05, 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 12, 2 00 7 w w w .m live .com Economist gives optimistic report * S h o r t t e r m w i l l b e h a r d , b u t s t a t e ' s l o n g - t e r m p r o s p e c t s a r e g o o d , h e s a y s BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r A noted economist told a ^near-capacity crowd earlier this week that the Michigan economy would likely start to rebound in the second half of the year. However, Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist for Comerica Inc., said Michigan still has some rough seas ahead, particularly in the short term. Johnson spoke Tuesday at the annual Good Morning Livingston economic forecast breaWast hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. , On a national scale, Johnson was very high on the future of the economy. “I’m amazed at how much momentum there is,” he told the nearly 150 people in attendance. “The only big issue is the housing sector and overcoming the drag,” he said. For the year Johnson foresees job growth, particularly in the service sector, with mild declines in manufacturing. He predicted a growth rate of about 2 percent during the first three quarters and “by the end of the year growing at 3 percent.” “We’re going to reaccelerate in growth as housing and car inventories adjust, so ’07 is going to be a mirror image of ’06,” Johnson said. He forecast unemployment to increase slightly, from 4.6 percent last year to 4.8 percent for 2007. Recent declines in oil prices are a positive sign for the U.S. economy, Johnson said, but he was less upbeat about Michigan’s economy. “Michigan has continued to see jobs decline (because of) the auto sector,” he said. However, Johnson said there have been some positive developments, saying the state economy is becoming “much more diverse,” and that both Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. have been restructuring to position themselves for the future. Although the loss of thousands of jobs is painful, Johnson SEE ECONOMY, A2 ■ Livingston County is No. 2 in rental costs around state, AS O l d c e m e t e r y n e s t l e d a m i d B l o s s o m F a r m s P o o r b u r i e d t h e r e f r o m 1 8 7 0 s - 1 9 3 0 s Angus McIntosh, 74 when he died, is among those buried in th e County Poor Farm Cemetery in Marion Township. The small cemetery holds between 65 and 87 graves; burial records are not complete. The county's poor home was located near the cemetery. BY STEPHENIE KOEHN N ew s S p e c ia l W rite r estled in a valley in the midst of the Blossom Farms subdivision in Marion Township is something you don’t expect to see in a residential development: a small cemetery. Knowif as the County Poor Farm Cemetery, its several dozen limestone tombstones inside a black wrought-iron fence mark the final resting places of some of the county’s less-favored residents from times long past. Owned by Livingston County, which maintains it still, the cemetery - just east of County Farm Road - was established in 1871 as a place to bury the poor and those county residents who were boarded in “poor homes,” according to local historians and historical records. The county’s poor home was near the cemetery on the grounds of the 200-acre County Poor Farm, land that is now home to the subdivision. Keith Christianson, who lives with his family in a new home adjacent to the cemetery, said it’s no big deal living next to a graveyard. “The kids play over there sometimes,” he said. “We don’t think it’s spoolg^ or scary. And it’s certainly not haunted.” Christianson’s wife, Elizabeth, said she heard that some people who were considering purchasing homes in the subdivision decided not to buy because of the cemetery next door. “But I don’t mind it,” she said. “They’re quiet neighbors.” SEE CEMETERY, A2 PHOTOSJIM JAGDFELD,SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Elizabeth and Keith Christianson live near th e County Poor Farm Cemetery, which is surrounded by th e Blossom Farms subdivision in Marion Township. "I d on't mind it," says Elizabeth Christianson."They're quiet neighbors." Medical chief has high hopes for the county JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Carol M u rra y , le ft, and L ivin gston Co un ty M ed ic a l D ire c to r Donald Lawrenchuk, center, help Gordon Carpenter of Brighton with paperwork during a recent visit to a county flu clinic. Lawrenchuk: Lots of opportunities to make Livingston residents healthier BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Whether you want to learn more about flu vaccines. West Nile virus or a long list of diseases particularly as they are associated with Livingston County, the county health department at www.lchd.org is your source. Behind many of the decisions at the local health department is Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for Livingston County. He has been working in that position since October 2005, when he made the switch from a 23- year career as medical director for the Wayne County Health Department. “The challenges there were a lot different,” he says. “There were many more fires to put out in Wayne County. There are more opportunities here to do a lot of good public health prevention programs. “The leading causes of death in this county are heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. More than half of all diseases are preventable, yet less than 1 percent of our public dollars are being spent on prevention,” Lawrenchuk says. “One of my goals in Livingston County is to meet with all primary care physicians. So far I’ve visited more than 30 local doctors’ offices to get their ideas on how we can improve and help them do their jobs better.” Lawrenchuk says Livingston County has an “educated population” and says people are not afraid to ask good questions. He says one of his main goals is to do more interventions when it comes to SEE LAWRENCHUK, A2 ■ Still time for flu shots, B3 iIN D E X Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Property Sales map AS .Real Estate/Buildinq AS 'Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Volunteers B4 To report news or for free delivery call (810)844-2000. home For the record - Errors o f fact w ill be p rom p tly corrected.To report an error, please call managing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844-2004, Today's corrections appear on Page A4 and involve this topic: ■ Company name wrong in caption. The Livingston Community News 420W, Main St., Brighton, M l 48116 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com IN BRIEF Board seats open Nomination petition packets are available for five Livingston County school district boards of education. Candidates must file by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 to appear on the May 8 ballot. To serve on a school board, a person must be a registered voter and a resident in the school district. Packets can be picked up from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Livingston County Clerk’s office, 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Petitions and two copies of an affidavit of identity are required, or a nonrefundable $100 filing fee may be filed in lieu of petitions. Brighton has two seats open, Fowlerville has two, Hartland has one, Pinckney has two and Howell has two. Call 517-546- 8177 for more information. INSIDE Bible class unlikely So far, no Howell teachers have brought forward a proposal for class in Bible studies, as proposed by a parent. A3 New members Brighton city council and school boEUxl both work to fill vacancies. B4 Ethnic eating K VgP' Brighton’s , a ethnic eater- A ies grouped into“neighborhoods.” B1 Hoops hoopla High school basketball teams gear up for KVC competition. Cl A2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 1 2 , 2 0 0 7 COURTESY, HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY ARCHIVES A roaring fire on Oct. 13, 1 937, destroys th e in firm a ry at th e Livingston County Poor Farm. Twenty-six residents escaped th e fast-moving fire with o u t injury. No water was available, so fire fig h te rs watched as th e b uildin g burned. All th a t remains today is th e County Poor Farm Cemetery, which sits as p art of th e Blossom Farms subdivision. CEMETERY FROM A1 Indigent residents buried in Poor Farm Cemetery According to Paul Curlett, editor of the Pinckney Dispatch during the 1940s and ’50s, residents of the poor house raised food enough to feed themselves and sold any surplus to provide funds to operate the facility. In addition to poor and elderly people, the farm was home to some children and also “took mental cases,” Curlett wrote in an article reprinted in “Pinckney Pathways,” a history book compiled by Milton Charboneau, archivist at the Howell Carnegie District Library. Poor farms provided a way for communities to deal with indigent and mentally deficient residents in the days before the Social Security and welfare systems. Livingston County historical records show the farm was a 215-acre working farm, purchased by the county in 1871 from farmer Hiram Wing. The Livingston County Board of Supervisors directed that a poor house or infirmary, to house “the poor and insane,” be built on the property within the first year after the county took possession of it. That two-story brick building served until 1937, when a ferocious fire destroyed the facility. The infirmary was relocated to a former golf clubhouse on the northeast shore of Thompson Lake in Oceola Township. That facility housed indigents and mentally impaired people until 1967. It was razed in 1971. As the holidays approached last month, no wreaths or flowers brightened the County Poor Farm Cemetery. While it’s not untended, warm weather has allowed the grass to continue growing, partially obscuring some of the stones. Some of them have fallen over. On a recent rainy morning, the cemetery stands as a rather shaggy, poignant reminder of a past that wasn’t always perfect. “The markers tell a story, not always a happy one,” said Susan Beardsley, a member of Marion Township’s Cemetery Preservation Committee, which works to maintain the township’s cemeteries. Beardsley, who has done much research on local cemeteries and is compiling her own index of those buried in the County Poor Farm Cemetery, tells of a man whose three wives all died before their 20th birthdays, and of the many children who died in infancy and childhood during the not-so-good-old-days. The youngest person interred in the cemetery, according to records gathered by genealogist Pam Rietsch, was 2-month-old Albert Peterson, who died Oct. 16,1884. The oldest was 91-year-old Susan Green, who came to Livingston County from New York state and was a resident of the poor house when she died Sept. 24,1910. Between 65 and 87 people were buried in the cemetery, depending on which records you use. Discrepancies exist, partly because these histories are often oral, reflecting much second-hand information, Beardsley said. Also, rumors abound. Christianson said he has heard that the cemetery, as it is located now, isn’t where the bodies are actually buried. Instead, he has heard, they were buried throughout the 200-plus acres - and when developers began digging basements, they found a lot more JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS The County Poor Farm Cemetery sits amid the Blossom Farms subdivision in Marion Township. than dirt. Beardsley said a more likely explanation is that some folks who couldn’t afford burial plots in other cemeteries sneaked their deceased in and buried them unmarked, and it could be those remains that have occasionally been discovered - if any remains have actually been found. “I would think that (the present location of the cemetery) is the general vicinity of the original cemetery,” she said. The first burial on record at the cemetery, according to Rietsch’s research, was that of 1-year-old Edith Roebacher, who died March 3, 1872. The last recorded burial was that of John Park, who was 69 when he died on June 29, 1934. After that time, burials for the indigent apparently shifted to the potter’s fields set aside in some other area cemeteries. There is little or no information available for most of those buried in the County Poor Farm Cemetery, Beardsley and Rietsch say. Most of the deceased had no relatives in the area. Some were widows without children. Others were simply the last of their lines. Some probably survived one or another infectious disease that took their toll on families and the community as a whole. Interestingly, only one death is noted to have occurred in 1918 and one in 1919, the years of the Spanish flu pandemic, which killed an estimated 50 million to 100 million worldwide. The tidbits of information that are available - in census records, newspaper clippings and genealogical records - do little to explain how someone ended up in the County Poor Farm Cemetery. Samuel Bell, for example, died in 1928 at age 83. As recently as eight years before his death. Bell - a single man - was the head of a household in Green Oak Township. But by the time he died, he must have been destitute. Did he lose his home because he was too old to work? Did an injury or illness sideline him? Did he have no friends or relatives to take him in at the last? The records found so far for Bell and many others, unfortunately, don’t provide enough detail to answer those questions. But Beardsley, Rietsch and others in the county continue to search for more information. “These cemeteries are our history,” Beardsley said. “We want people to know they’re not being forgotten or neglected.” LAWRENCHUK FROM A1 Chief: Medical director a complement to health staff Dr. D o n a ld L aw ren ch u k ■ Age: 52. ■ Home: Livonia. ■ Family: Wife, Elaine, and two sons, Michael, who recently graduated with an (ingineering degree from the University of Michigan, and David, a U-M student studying computer science. ■ Pets: Tropical fish. ■ Hobby: Collecting autographs of famous people. "If I get two or more of the same person, I donate it to a local charity for auctions." ■ Most memorable autograph: Mother Theresa's. " I sent her a letter and picture three months before she died. After she died, I got a package from Calcutta, and there was my 8-by-10, black-and-white picture that she signed and wrote 'God Bless You. Mother Theresa.' Also enclosed was a holy card with a personal message signed and dated by her three days before she died." ■ Favorite book: The Michigan Public Health Code, written in 1978. "It's the first of its kind, and I keep it with me at all times." ■ Life goal: "To try to leave this world a better place than the way we found it." ECONOMY FROM A1 Automakers should finish downsizing this year predicted the hemorrhaging will end later this year. “They are close to catching up to their market share,” he said. “The second half (of the year) is going to see some real growth; the long-term prospects for Michigan are really quite bright,” Johnson said. But Bill Anderson, vice president of commercial lending at Brighton Commerce Bank, said Johnson may be jumping the gun on his predictions. “We’re all conditioned as bankers to try and put a positive spin on everything that’s happening out there because (in the media) it’s all gloom and doom, and you’re always looking for a ray of light,” Anderson said. “In ’08, Michigan should start recovering.” Randy Rudisill, owner of startup auto supplier American Compounding Specialties of Fowlerville, was also less optimistic than Johnson, saying Michigan has lost onethird of its manufacturing jobs in six years. “The good news is on the local scene,” Rudisill said, praising Livingston County, its Economic Development Council and other local agencies for being aggressive in job attraction and retention. “They do a good job of encouraging job growth,” he said. Speaking on the local real estate market was Carol Griffith of Griffith Realty- ERA in Brighton. Griffith said the “most active segment” is homes priced at $250,000 and the most activity is in Hamburg and Genoa townships. The best news: “It’s a great time to invest in Livingston County (because you) can take advantage of great prices,” Griffith said. Kim Dane, general manager of Tanger Outlet Center Kensington Valley in Howell Township, talked about new shopping centers planned in Hartland and Genoa townships, giving a generally favorable overview on retail prospects in Livingston County for the year. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2009 the leading causes of death and their connection to lifestyle, such as smoking and obesity. “Those are significant problems in Livingston County and the whole state,” says Lawrenchuk, “but this is a small enough county that we can actually do some of these interventions.” Ted Westmeier, director of Livingston County’s Department of Public Health, says that hiring Lawrenchuk last year has been a real complement to the health department’s staff. “We used to share a medical director with Washtenaw County but the demand got so big there that we had to go out on our own,” Westmeier says. “Don had significant years of experience with Wayne County. He is wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable about public health and interested in providing the best service for the community and assisting our staff in carrying out its duties.” Lawrenchuk says the majority of calls he has received since becoming medical director of Livingston County have been about animal bites. “Because this is the fastest- growing county in Michigan, we are moving into areas previously occupied by wild animals,” he says. “In the first 12 months I’ve been here. I’ve gotten more calls on animal bites than in all my years as medical director in Wayne County.” Lawrenchuk was born and raised in Detroit, where he graduated from Cass Tech High School. He attended Wayne State University as an I've gotten nnore calls on animal bites than in all my years as medical director in Wayne County.' Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk undergraduate and medical school student, graduating in 1980 to become the first doctor in his family. He says he had known since he was young that he wanted to make the world a better place. “Few people then went into public health and preventive medicine,” says Lawrenchuk. “I was one of only eight graduates who chose that and had the opportunity to go anywhere I wanted. Many health departments in the state were without a medical director. I chose Wayne County because it was my home and thought there was no better place to learn public health than where all the action was.” Lawrenchuk says he also did a year of internal medicine at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and saw many patients with preventable problems. “By the time they ended up in the emergency room, there wasn’t a whole lot you could do to improve their condition,” he says. “I decided that public health and preventative medicine was where I could make the biggest difference.” Elaine Brown, director of Personal and Preventive Health Services for the Livingston County Department of Public Health, has known Lawrenchuk since they were in grade school. “I remember him as being very studious,” says Brown. “I started seeing him again in the ‘80s at public health meetings. His dedication to health and welfare was evident in Wayne County and now in Livingston County. He provides guidance about communicable diseases and is a wealth of knowledge about public health. He is in- 9 strumental in continuing our goals in providing health and welfare to our community.” After 23 years as medical director for the Wayne County Health Department, Lawrenchuk says he was ready for a a change. He says he visited a " number of local health departments in southeast Michigan, and asked each health officer what it was about his or her department and county that made it different. “In Livingston County they said it was their personnel,” says Lawrenchuk. “I thought that was a great answer that someone appreciates their people that much to make them No. 1. “When Dr. Stan Reedy decided to leave Livingston County (he is the medical director in Washtenaw County), he told me about the opportunity and he didn’t have to tell me twice. We have an excel- ^ lent staff here, and I feel fortunate to be a part of it.” Lisa Caroiin can be reached a t icaroiin@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2010. ^ L E T T E R Food news prompts a new look at eating For folks who eat, 2006 was an interesting year. We started year in the grip of a bird flu pandemic scare. Originating in Asian chicken factories, the disease still threatens to kill tens of millions. In April, the Chicago City Council banned the sale of cruelly produced foie gras, setting an important precedent for other cities. All through the year, a dozen scientific reports linked meat and dairy consumption with elevated risk of colon, stomach, pancreatic, prostate, breast, and ovarian cancers. A dozen more linked it with obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Last month, hundreds of Taco Bell and Olive Garden customers were sickened by produce contaminated by E. coli pathogens from livestock factories. This month, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization reported that meat and dairy production accounts for 18 percent of all greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. It is also the governing factor in water pollution, water use, and land degradation. There is a definite pattern here. It may be time to explore the rich variety of veggie burgers, dogs, deli slices, heat-and-eat dinners, and soy-based milk, cheese, and ice cream in our local supermarket, as well as the more traditional fare of vegetables, nuts, grains, and fruits. Did I mention that it makes for a delicious, easy-to-keep new year’s resolution? Maurice Mercier, Brighton 2 businesses schedule grand opening 'Two businesses will host a grand opening at their new Brighton 'Township location from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 25. Professional Concepts Insurance Agency and Michigan Land and Homes are in a new facility at 1127 S. Old US-23. It is between Hyne and McClements roads. Michigan Land and Homes broker-owner Jon Sherman and real estate agent-director Lori Ross focus on executive estates, equestrian facilities, and larger land tracts. PCIA was founded in 1988 by long-time Livingston County resident Kim Fricke. Fricke and her son, Mike Cosgrove, lead a team of insurance and risk management experts serving professional firms and offer business, employee benefits and personal insurance. Fricke also runs a specialized division, Equine World Insurance, which specializes in farm, ranch and boarding operations. For details about the grand opening call 800-969-4041 or 866-783-2512. LADIES DAY TUESDAYS' 10%DFF OVERSIDO! miw©i oodwre. nc.f..i Se„poe,c.|iaail_s # Livingston County’s PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST SERVICE DEPARTMENT Waldecker Brighton • Fowlerville Waldecker Pontiac • Buick 7S85 Griind River A l 1-96. Kxit 145 • Brighton 810-227-1761 Waldecker Chevrolet 8X0 S. (iran d \ w . At l-%. 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C-2 VG's Food C e n te r..................... B-3 Waldecker P o n tia c ................... A-2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 1 2 , 2 0 0 7 A3 mSmsm Empty chairs sit still on th e ski lifts a t a nearly snowless Mount Brighton Ski Area on Jan. 2 ALAN WARREN, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Cold b rin g s h o p e to th e slopes Arctic front expected, likely to help Mount Brighton BY LEANNE SM ITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r F olks at Mount Brighton are hoping Mother Nature’s fickle temperament has come to an end. This week’s cold snap and snow squalls brought a sense of hopefulness that the Genoa Township slopes soon could be covered with snow, skiers and snowboarders. “There’s still a lot of winter left,” said Rob Bruhn, operations manager. “This certainly hasn’t been the kind of winter we hope for, but it is still early in the season.” While temperatures into the weekend are expected to be near to slightly above average, dampening hopes to make snow and keep it on the ground at Mount Brighton, the National Weather Service in Detroit reports an arctic front is on the way for Sunday and Monday. “It’s definitely going to get cold at the beginning of the week, and long-term it looks like temperatures will stay near average or slightly colder than average,” said Meteorologist Rich Pollman. December was anything but average. It was the second warmest December in Flint since records began in 1880, the third warmest in Ann Arbor, the fourth warmest in Lansing and the fifth warmest in Detroit. “Usually we get four or five days of warm weather, but we’re looking at four or five weeks,” said Joe Bruhn, Mount Brighton’s general manager, noting that before they opened Wednesday, the slopes had been closed for nearly four weeks. “I’ve never experienced anything like this, and I’ve been here 24 years.” Mount Brighton, until this week, had only been open eight or nine days this season. Fourteen inches of snow are needed on the ground to ski, Joe Bruhn said “The first part of December was fairly cold, and we got off to a real good start,” he said. “We had good snow and it was looking pretty good. Then it warmed up.” Mount Brighton typically supplements the 42 inches of natural snow that falls in a season with about twice that amount of man-made snow. The temperature needs to be around 28 degrees, with low humidity to make snow, Joe Bruhn said. “We’re almost starting from scratch,” he said. The typically busy holiday break from school was “a bummer” this year at Mount Brighton, Rob Bruhn said. And the usually busy first week in January not much better, he said. “It’s now that we usually start having a lot of school groups coming in and events going on,” Rob Bruhn said. “We have our fingers crossed for this weekend.” Mother Nature could make amends for the slow start of winter in one way, Rob Bruhn said, but that may not sit too well with those ready for spring. “We’re hoping maybe we can go an extra week or two later in the season,” Rob Bruhn said. “That would be good.” Staff writer Jo Collins Mathis contributed to this report. Howell passes rules for rentals Ordinance calls for inspections when residents complain BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Howell’s first ordinance to control rental housing was approved Monday by the City Council. The ordinance requires all rental housing owners to register with the city and calls for an inspection when the city receives a complaint. Subsequent inspections showing health, safety, public welfare or code violations will result in a followup inspection, and the landlord be responsible for correcting violations. “The challenge was having the ability to enforce standards by provi^ng a method for registering a complaint,” said city manager Shea Charles, “and having standards to inspect rental housing to enforce health, safety and welfare issues, to make sure there are safe rental units for the residents.” Charles said it gives the city more enforcement clout than in the past, when no local rules were in place. “We had some tools, but they were designed more for when properties were so unsafe they were close to condemnation,” he said. Now, “we have the ability to assess civil infractions and go to court to enforce compliance.” The new rules do not have monetary penalties. “I believe it’s a good piece of legislation that gets us where we want to be,” Mayor Pro Tern Steve Manor said in voting with the other six. The new law gives landlords 180 days to register their rental housing. The fee for filing late is $25. If a complaint results in a subsequent inspection, the fee is $75. The city started working on a rental housing ordinance about a year ago, during which time it went through eight council revisions and four drafts, Charles said. Some residents had wanted mandatory inspections of all rental housing units, but most council members felt that would be too much government interference. Landlords have said they are doing a good job of providing safe, affordable rental housing, and no ordinance is needed. No residents commented Monday, unlike past meetings, when many people spoke. After the meeting. Bill Allie of West Washington Avenue, who has argued for mandatory inspections, said he was pleased overall with the document. “The ordinance is good - other than it’s on a complaint basis,” Allie said. “It isn’t exactly what we wanted, but it’s a first step.” Manor said the ordinance will be revisited in about six months and tweaked if necessary. “It’s not cast in stone, and we’ll continue to monitor the situation,” he said. The ordinance becomes effective upon publication, expected within a week. Schools unlikely to adopt Bible course Motion to adopt curriculum fails BY CASEY HANS N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Despite lengthy public comments Monday night, including many from people outside of the Howell area, it appears unlikely that the Howell ^blic Schools will adopt a Bible study curriculum proposed by a local parent. Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Farina said she had approached several social studies teachers at Howell High School for their recommendation on the program. “To date, no staff member has agreed to bring the recommendation forward,” she said. “Without a recommendation, it will not proceed at this time.” Oceola Township resident and parent Tim Thatcher had brought the curriculum from the National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools for consideration. Farina reported in December that the district had taken the matter under advisement. The director of the Midland- based American Family Association, a representative from the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State as well as the Michigan Atheists represented different segments of the spectrum on the issue during public comment Monday. Locally, several members of the local Livingston Organization for Values in Education spoke in favor of the elective curriculum. Resident Andrew Ketchum said he supported others who identified themselves as Christian, but did not want such a program here. “I learned the Bible in church, at camp, from my parents, from my friends. I don’t see this as the place. If we’re going to teach one faith, we should teach every faith.” Thatcher said Monday he continues to support the program. “There’s a lot of wonderful history in the book,” he said. Proponents said dozens of school districts use the elective program. Efforts to reach the founder and president of the National Coimcil on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools to obtain further information were unsuccessful; the group’s Web page offers only generic information and no specifics. School Ihustee Wendy Day proposed that the district adopt the curriculum, saying that “the idea of teaching the Bible is nothing new.” Her motion died for lack of support. 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Phone- (810) 844-2000 Fax- (810) 844-2040 517-545-0828 • www.kensingtonwoodshs.com On the Campus o f Cleary University • 3700 Cleary Drive • Howell, Michigan W E L C O M I N G E N R O L L M E N T A 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007 IN B R IE F Brighton Contract OK'd for school support staff The Brighton school board approved a contract for the nearly 280 members of the Brighton Educational Support Personnel Association Monday. Terms of the agreement include a wage increase of 2.25 percent retroactive to July 1, 2006. The board unanimously ratified the pact, which lasts through June 30. Fowlerville Carlon returns to the Village Council Maijorie Carlon will rejoin the Fowlerville Village Council after being appointed Monday to fill a seat vacated by the resignation of Doug Helzerman. Carlon, who served 31 years as a council member, lost her bid for re-election last Novem- ' ber. Her new appointment lasts through November 2008. Also interested in the ap- • pointment were Larry Clark, ' a 14-year councilman who also lost a re-election bid in November in a write-in campaign; Chad Canfield, a village Planning Commission member, and Karen Ryan. Helzerman, who is moving outside the village, resigned Dec. 31. He was elected to a two-year term in 2004 that was extended to four years with Michigan’s 2005 election consolidation law. Genoa Township Charter high school gets 2-year grant Kensington Woods High School has received a two-year grant finm the Michigan Department of Education Charter School Grant Program to continue its character education program. The charter high school will receive $174,770 this year and an estimated $168,323 next year for its Smart Character Choices program. The grant also allows the school to teach the foundations of this program to three other state charter schools. The Smart Character Choices was developed four years ago by CSPartners, Kensington Woods’ educational service provider, through the Federal Partnership in Character Education program that emphasizes kiniiiess, optimism, positive interactions, responsibility, respect and work ethic. For more information, call Principal Jim Perry at 517-545-0828 or e-mail info@ kensingtonwoodshs. com. Hamburg Donations sought for HERO auction Donations are being sought by the Hamburg Enhanced Recreation Organization for a silent auction to benefit the Hamburg 'Township Police Department. The auction will be part of the free “HERO For Life” concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Zukey Lake 'Ihvem, 5011 Girard Road. Bluegrass music will be provided by Lonesome County Band and country music by Michael Harding. Proceeds will help buy portable cardiac defibrillators for the Hamburg Police Department. Harding suffered a heart attack at last summer’s HERO Fhmily Rm Fest in Manly W Bennett Memorial Park. Emergency township fire personnel used defibrillators to help save his life, said Joanna Hardesty, HERO president. The lack of the devices came to the group’s attention; HERO wants to help get this equipment for township police cars, Hardesty said. Sports memorabilia, including an autographed jersey from retired Detroit Red Wmg Steve Yzerman, already have been donated. Others wishing to donate auction items should deliver them to Hamburg Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road, by Thursday. For more information, call HERO at 586- 861-7209. Howell Panels reviewing use ofbook TXvo staff committees have met and recommended the use of the book “The Freedom Writers Diary” in the Howell Public Schools, while a District Curriculum Committee was to have reviewed the book at the end of this week. That group is expected to make a find recommendation to the school board this month, Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Fhrina reported. A committee of English-language arts teachers has recommended the book be used for lOth-grade advanced English and a K-12 ELA Committee also has approved it, Farina said. The book chronicles individual diaries of 150 at-risk teens from Long Beach, Calif, in 1994. It was pulled from use in Howell High School advanced English classes after two parents complained that the book contained profanity, drug use and sexual references. School officials said the book did not go through the proper channels for approval. Christia Butler, a Howell elementary teacher who was part of the K-12 Curriculum Committee, said that only 20 pages of the book contained any questionable content and that the book is a moving testimonial about how teenagers can learn and change. “Young people can experience themselves through their writing,” she said, adding that the book has literary value. “I encourage you to look at the book as a whole and not the little pieces we’re pulling out.” Flex schedule lunch meetings scheduled Howell Public Schools will host a “Lunch Break Series” for parents and residents with an interest in flex scheduling and the transition of grades 10- 12 to the Parker High School campus next fall. Presentations are 11 a.m. to noon and noon to 1 p.m. at Howell High School, 1200 W Grand River Ave., on Jan. 22-24. Those attending should enter through the auditorium lobby. For more information, contact Howell High School Principal William Smith at 517-548-6201. District faces midyear cuts The Howell Public Schools face severe midyear budget cuts from the state that school board President Sue Drazic said Monday would likely mean trims to s t ^ and programs in the district. “We have so many programs we would like to implement,” she said. “But we are going to be cutting old programs when the midyear cuts hit.” Drazic said the district faces between $800,000 and $1.7 million annually from the current year’s budget. “That’s money that’s already spent,” she said. Associate Superintendent for Finance Rick 'Terres said the crisis in state funding will likely impact what the district can do in the future with its high schools. Students in grades 10-12 will move to the new Parker campus next fall while Howell High School is renovated. The district has said it does not have the estimated $2.2 million it will take to operate a'second high school. Chamber donates to foundation The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has donated $2,000 to the Howell Educational Foundation. The check was presented Monday by chamber President Pat Convery. The fledgling foundation has given out $10,000 in $500 individual grants to classroom teachers and is still raising money to fund future efforts. Howell Superintendent Chuck Breiner said Monday that the foundation recently received its 501 (c)3 nonprofit status and is expanding its board of directors. Breiner said the chamber donation is appreciated. “It sets a mark for others to aspire to,” he added. Livingston County Road construction meeting Tuesday Michigan Department of 'Ransportation officials will discuss 2007 Livingston County highway and freeway construction projects fixjm 3 to 5 p.m. 'Riesday at the Livingston County Road Commission offices, 3535 Grand Oaks Drive in Genoa Township. Call 517-546-4250 or 810-227- 4681 for information. Pinckney Village to pick up Christmas trees Pinckney will pick up old Christmas trees on Monday. IVees must be completely clear of tinsel, lights and ornaments and placed curbside to be picked up. Details: 734-878- 0666. Appointments made to committees The Village Council has approved committee appointments for the coming year. Serving on Pinckney’s sewer and water committee are President Rebecca Foster, 'lYoistees Linda Lavey and Bob Stone, Department of Public Works Director Dave Marshall and resident Merry Keeney. Stone, Marshall, "IVustees Rob MacDonald and 'Tom Pais and resident Jeff Teachout will serve on the village’s street and sidewalk committee, while Foster, 'Rmstees Kurt Mohrmann and Barry White and Theasurer Judi Paid make up the budget committee. Lavey was chosen to serve as village president pro-tem, while MacDonald will be the council’s representative on the Planning Commission. Appointments last through Nov. 30. Putnam Township Worship times changed at Arise Worship times at Arise - A United Methodist Church have changed so that Christian education classes do not conflict with worship times and adults and others can participated in Sunday morning classes. 'IVaditional worship begins at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school, Christian education classes and Life 'Teams from 10 to 11 a.m. Contemporary worship service begins at 11 a.m. 'The congregation meets at Country Elementary School, 2939 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. A permanent structure is being built on Arise Acres in Putnam 'Township. For details, call the Rev. Don Weatherup at 734-878-1928. From News Staff reports — T H E I J V JM C S rO N * C O M M U N IT Y NEWS Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act o f March 3,1879. Offices: Main office: 420 W. 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For Howell School District, this means any student in Livingston, Ingham, Shiawassee, Genesee, Oakland, or Washtenaw County may attend Howell Public Schools.* Students will be accepted through Friday, February 02, 2007. ^ E x p e lle d o r s u s p e n d e d s tu d e n ts a re N O T b e in g a c c e p te d . Do Howell Schools have room for students at every grade level? Yes, students at all grade levels Kindergarten through 12* grade, as well as Alternative Education, are welcome. The district determines placement based upon enrollment at specific buildings. Is bus transportation available for my student(s)? Students may use existing bus runs to travel to and from school. Students able to drive themselves are also welcome to do so. If this is NOT possible, parents are responsible for transportation. Is there a fee for my student(s) to attend Howell Public Schools? There is NO fee. The State Foundation Grant follows your child to the district he / she attends. Will my student(s) be guaranteed a place in Howell Schools after this coming school year? Yes, School of Choice students are guaranteed placement until they graduate from Howell Schools. How do I enroll my student(s) in Howell Schools through “Schools of Choice” ? Just call the Registrar’s Office at 517-548-6232. Why should Howell Public Schools be my School District of Choice? See below! •English Language Learner services ‘Before- and After-School child care •2006 MI Support Person of the Year ‘Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program •8 Blue Ribbon Schools-State and National ‘All schools met Annual Yearly Progress (NCLB) •Computer labs at all schools •All schools North Central Accredited •4 MI Teacher of the Year finalists since 1999 •i 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007 A5 Livingston County property sales Property sold recently throughout the county: B Y T H E N U M B E R S Brighton City 215 2nd St; $164,000 1070 Hillcrest St; $255,000 228 Sisu Knoll Dr; $240,000 Brighton Township 9880 Dornoch Trail; $399,993 3656 Pointe Shore Dr; $625,000 885 Taylor Road; $284,000 12599 Will Ml; $240,010 Deerfield Township 6056 Hayridge Lane; $288,000 10175 White Road; $75,000 10175 White Road; $145,000 Genoa Township 4444 Aster Blvd; $158,000 2691 Canfield Trail; $170,000 1166 Chemung Dr; $320,000 3544 Crystal Valley Dr; $328,500 3819 Crystal Valley Dr; $600,000 1386 Elmhurst Dr; $96,000 1480 Grand Oaks Dr; $1,600,000 3579 Lakewood Shores Dr; $568,068 3633 Lakewood Shores Dr; $550,000 6263 Shadetree Ct; $240,000 3073 Telluride Dr, E; $170,000 7558 Woodwind Ct; $370,000 Green Oak Township 10521 Fieldcrest Dr; $30,797 9555 Firwood Road; $467,000 10195 Mile Road; $363,000 6256 Stephen; $149,900 9439 Wendover Ct; $350,000 12755 Woodgrove Dr; $636,352 Hamburg Township 7298 Centralia Dr; $185,000 3781 Elm HI; $50,000 3781 Elm HI; $115,000 2920 Indian Trail Dr; $410,000 8050 Kildeer Dr; $170,000 7501 Legacy Lane; $214,305 11822 Old Hamburg Road; $221,000 8708 Pleasant Lake Dr; $409,000 8728 Pleasant Lake Dr; $250,000 11749 Rebecca Lane; $212,500 6341 Riverdale Dr; $180,000 9753 Rolling Green Dr; $362,000 8740 Solitude Dr; $360,000 7681 Strawberry Lake Road; $173,000 2551 Surrey Dr; $400,000 6485 Woodland Road; $191,000 Handy Township 9919 Brandi Lane; $180,000 Hartland Township 1816 Andover Blvd; $198,000 1927 Autumn Glen Dr; $264,000 10270 Crossview Trail; $162,153 8361 Glen Haven Dr; $455,000 3823 Glen Hills Dr; $204,000 11824 Maxfield Blvd; $225,000 1847 View Trail, W; $277,500 Howell City 1036 Heather Heath Dr; $29,000 311 Highland Road; $81,000 603 McCarthy St; $146,000 Howell Township 2876 Eason Dr, W; $274,000 5077 Fleming Road; $195,000 Marion Township 1843 Coon Lake Road; $330,000 3112 Coon Lake Road; $163,000 206 Fairhill Way; $302,319 244 Summer Shade Dr; $254,900 988 Yarrow; $140,000 Oceola Township 773 Argentine Road; $339,900 7046 Armstrong Road; $162,486 7093 Braun Dr; $560,000 4151 Clyde Road, E; $238,000 2540 Hilltop Lane; $229,900 4324 Kellie Ct; $220,000 2595 Kerria Dr; $172,164 3741 Rainier Dr; $250,635 3880 Rainier Dr; $286,578 Pinckney Village 871 Cricket Xing; $155,000 Putnam Township 9957 Algonquin Dr; $116,200 11464 Appaloosa Trail; $245,000 1101 Arthurs Ct; $300,000 8075 Douglas Dr; $84,022 10320 Honeycomb; $265,000 379 Rush Lake Road; $188,239 5835 Spearswood; $267,687 Tyrone Township 7090 Linden Road; $105,000 8083 Sheraton Park $297,500 8187 Turner Road; $272,000 12160 White Lake Road; $158,000 7365 White Lake Road; $600,000 13085 Woodstock; $196,900 Unadilla Township 18255 Berkshire; $119,400 404 Main St; $100,000 11760 Patterson Lake Dr; $300,000 18374 Wasson Road; $155,000 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 saie. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS * Renting in Livingston remains pricey C o u n t y ra n k s 2 n d b e h in d W a s h t e n a w am o n g s ta te 's c o s t lie s t c o u n t ie s to liv e in R E A L E S T A T E R E P O R T BY CASEY HANS N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Although Michigan’s economic problems have created cheaper rents around the state, Livingston County remains one of the most expensive places to rent an apartment or a house. The county ranks second among the top six most costly counties and has a fair market rent of $856 a month, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s “Out of Reach” report. Washtenaw County tops the list, followed by Livingston, and then there is a four-way tie among Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne counties. Beverly Mostowy, deputy director for Livingston County Services at Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency, said the situation remains a concern to agencies such as hers, but that high rents are not a new problem. Mostowy said, for example, the cost for a one-bedroom apartment in Livingston County is about $728 per month; an employee or family must earn $29,120 per year to afford it. “It’s a lot when the estimated median wage is $8.88 per hour,” she said. OLHSA has seen requests for housing help skyrocket in the past two years. Where they used to get a few calls a year, they now get many each week, Mostowy said. She said an increase in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures has added to the problem, since many of these people must find decent rental housing after leaving their homes. The agency did a count the week of Nov. 27, when they had 26 requests for housing assistance. Of those, six callers were homeless, two were in foreclosure, one had delinquent property taxes and 17 needed rental assistance, with 10 of those facing courtordered eviction. “That’s five people a day” who needed help, she noted. OLHSA helps by counseling people on stabilizing their income, including help with job searches, apartment sharing and using food programs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development calculates fair market rents annually by totaling gross rent and the cost of utilities. The formula is used to determine rental subsidies for low-income people enrolled in federal housing programs. The housing coalition report shows that Michigan’s statewide fair market rent is $718 for a two-bedroom housing unit in 2007. A tenant would have to earn $13.80 per hour, or about $28,700 a year, to afford that. The minimum wage in Michigan is $6.95 an hour. Thirty of 83 counties have fair market rents of $519, the lowest average for the state. 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The most expensive place in the country to rent is Washington D.C., where renters must earn $24.73 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment. The least expensive is West Virginia, where they must earn $10.10 per hour. “Every year it is becoming more difficult for low-income families to find decent homes they can afford,” said NLIHC President Sheila Crowley, who said that wages have not kept pace with inflation or rent prices. There are about 992,000 rental households in Michigan, including apartments, homes and other units. In Livingston County, about 12 percent - or 6,600 people of the 55,000-plus population - are renters. The coalition findings mirror a recently released Kids Count in Michigan report, compiled by the Michigan League for Human Services and Michigan’s Children, which notes that 27 percent - more than one quarter - of Livinggton County residents said they have a difficult time paying for basic needs, including housing. 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THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FR ID A Y , JANUAR Y 12, 2007 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Calendar, B4 Cleary award, B5 Vet remembered, B6 L m L 1 1 r PHOTOS; HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS At left, Ken Chong and Joe Yonathan at th e Great China restaurant entice th e ir diners with some o f these m o u th -w a te rin g selections. T here a re several Asian restaurants alon g Grand River Avenue in Brighton area. Above, Verona Memia serves a flam in g cheese dish called saganaki to J.P. Carron o f Brighton fo r lunch at th e Greecian Island Coney Island in Brighton. There are several Coney Island-style restaurants on East Grand River Avenue. BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r E thnic neighborhoods in Brighton: It may be Livingston County’s best-kept secret. But we’re not talking those kinds of neighborhoods. We’re talking about ethnic-eating neighborhoods. It turns out Brighton’s restaurants are loosely grouped together by the ethnicity of their cuisine. Want to eat Italian? Head downtown along West Main Street. Got a hankering for a burrito? Brighton’s Mexican restaurants are conveniently grouped together in the northwest quadrant. Need a gyros or like to eat breakfast at any time of day? Then you’ll want to head out east Grand River for the Greek Coney Island restaurants. Need a meal of steamed rice with lots of veggies? You have your pick of any number of Asian restaurants along Grand River Avenue from one end of town to the other. You could almost say Brighton is segmented into unintentional Palate-Pleasing Ethnic Eating Zones, or what could be termed “Palate PLEEZ” districts. Brighton Mayor Steve Monet was clearly caught off guard by the suggestion that his community had developed ethnic eating neighborhoods. “It’s a revelation,” he says, bemused by the concept. Monet says although the city promotes itself as a dining destination, he hadn’t realized its gastronomic diversity roughly created ethnic neighborhoods in the city. “I would love for the city and the (Principal Shopping District) and (Downtown Development Authority) to take credit for planning restaurant districts, (but can’t),” the mayor says. Monet, taking the ball and running with it, jokes that with Stout Irish Pub having opened Ciao Amici sous chef A ntonio Molina puts th e finishing touches on a file t mignon served with a burgu nd y sauce, roasted shallots, potatoes, asparagus and fried leeks. Brighton's Italian restaurants are all along West Main Street. Make your tastebuds V e n tu r e a ro u n d t h e B r ig h to n a r e a to d is c o v e r t h e m a n y e t h n ic e a t e r ie s t h a t a b o u n d A listing of restaurants by ethnicity Greek: ^ G o ld e n P la tte r , 9836 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Greecian Island, 9994 E. Grand River Ave. at Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton Township. Lucas Coney Island , 1009 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Mexican: B o rd e r C a n tin a , 8724 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. M e x ic a n Jones, 675 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Taco Bell, 8541 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Toroz Mex ic an G rill, 8262 Cross Street at Second Street, Brighton. Italian: Buon Gusto, 501 W. Main St., Brighton. Ciao Amici, 217 W. Main St., Brighton. S to n e fire Bistro, 440 W. Main St., Brighton (scheduled to open in March). Ethnic restaurants R estaurants 1 Ocean Gardens 2 Taco Bell 3 Gourmet Garden 4 Toroz Mexican Grill 5 Border Cantina 6 Mexican Jones 7 Stonefire Bistro* 8 Buon Gusto 9 Ciao Amici 10 Thai Express Cafe 11 Lucas Coney Island 12 Golden Platter Ethnicity Chinese/Asian Mexican Chinese/Asian Mexican Mexican Mexican Italian Italian Italian Chinese/Asian Greek/Albanian Greek/Albanian Asian: SONIA L G O T T F R IE am e LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS G o u rm e t Gard en, 306 Brookside Lane, Brighton. G re a t China, 5757 Whitmore Lake Road at Grand River Avenue, Brighton Township. Ocean Gardens, 8028 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton Township. T h a i Express Cafe, 112 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Brighton. Wong Express House, 9912 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton Township. a few years ago, Brighton now has the beginnings of an “Irish” food district. Divided by ethnicity, the Greek Coney Island- style restaurants include Golden Platter and Lucas Coney Island in the city limits, and a little farther down Grand River Avenue, Greecian Island at Whitmore Lake Road in Brighton Township. The Mexican-Southwest eateries are Mexican Jones, Border Cantina, Toroz - all within one block of each other; even Taco Bell is in the same geographic area. Finally, there are Italian bistros: Ciao Amici, Buon Gusto - which just opened last year - and Stonefire Bistro, coming in the spring to the building going up at Main and First streets. “Obviously, we must be doing the right thing,” Monet says. “We have made a conscious effort to make Brighton a restaurant and eating destination.” Go Greek The Greecian Island restaurant has been around for 14 years, longer than any Coney Island-style restaurant in the Brighton area. The owners, of Albanian heritage, are Jay Jusufi and his brother, Enver. Both are originally from Macedonia and came to this country with their parents when they were children. The family emigrated for “better opportunity,” says Pam Jusufi, wife of Jay. Lucas Coney Island owners Alex and Nick Berishaj also are of Albanian heritage. To waitress Tina Perkaj, an Albanian-American, Albanians do a lot more than open up restaurants. “We have doctors, lawyers, teachers,” she says. Perkaj said that Metro Detroit has the second-largest Albanian community in the United States. The Golden Platter, on East Grand River in Brighton, is owned by Chris Kokalis and his wife, Maria, both emigrated to this country from their native Greece, and their children are all involved in the operation. Manager Tim Kokalis says his mom makes all the Greek specials, like moussaka and baklava, “from scratch - it’s a lot better than the store-bought stuff.” The most popular menu items are gyros, Greek salad and spinach pie. While his mother is easygoing, Kokalis SEE EATERIES, B2 Mexican Jones is Brighton resident Liz Houston's favorite Mexican restaurant. Houston enjoys a steak fajita lunch with her daughter, Lauren, th a t was served by the sombreroed Mike Adams. M exican eateries in th e Brighton area are ciustered in a one-biock area around Grand River Avenue and Cross Street. T h e r e 's lo t t o c h e e r a b o u t a t t h e s t a r t o f a b r a n d n e w y e a r RICK FITZGERALD T h e L i v in g s to n C o m m u n i t y N ew s It’s a new year. A fresh stail. A time of year when many of us are trying to turn over a new leaf - since they aren’t covered with snow just yet. I hadn’t planned to go on a diet this January, but I just couldn’t help myself. Instead of trying to consume less food, however, this is a diet of fewer words. Tniis column is a couple of paragraphs slimmer this week. That’s because our newsprint is slightly narrower. The change is being implemented across the country as newspapers trim newsprint use to reduce costs. That’s especially important for a fi’ee newspaper like ours. Some of you may think cutting me off a couple paragraphs sooner is something to cheer about. Here’s a few more things I found to cheer about at the start of a new year. Cheers: To local educators who create just the right educational environment for students with autism. Livingston County has the state’s highest number of autistic students on a per-capital basis. While no one knows why that is the case, many suspect that families are drawn here by the excellent educational opportunities for those students. Cheers: To Casey Mulder of Colorado Coffee, for identifying a niche for his coffee company and filling it with his Mobile Coffee Bar. The truckturned- coffee-shop brings cappuccinos and lattes to the door of your business. We need more people like Mulder who are creating new opportunities ... and finding new ways to get the rest of us to open our wallets. Cheers: To Lauraine Hoensheid for trying to stimulate more local giving by matching new donations to the Livingston County United Way, up to $50,000. Hoensheid has been a generous philanthropist for years, giving to causes throughout the area. The county is lucky to have someone like her. Cheers: To Howell school officials for pushing the envelope on what the school day will look like at the new Parker High School. While parents may be uneasy about flexible scheduling, I suspect students will thrive with more scheduling options. Our children adapt to changes much more quickly that we do. Cheers: To the hundreds of people, groups, schools and other groups that have shared photos during 2006 for our weekly Community Scrapbook page. By sharing those moments with us, we are able to share them with our readers. It’s our way of passing along some of those fun, funny or milestone moments to all friends and neighbors. Keep the photos coming. Cheers: To Howell goalie Brad Rutzel for not letting the loss of a leg get in the way of his passion for ice hockey. The junior backup goalie lost his left leg to cancer in 1999. But he did not dwell on his loss - he got back on the ice. Says his coach: “This kid is an inspiration to every kid who complains about soreness or pain.” Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 1 2 , 2 0 0 7 C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K COURTESY, MICHELLE BRANT DONATION TO GLEANERS - The Livingston County Association o f Realtors, which represents more than 80 0 Realtors in Livingston County, has donated $1 ,00 0 to th e Gleaners Community Food Bank. That equates to 16,000 pounds o f food for community residents. The check was presented to Erica Karfonta, d evelopment manager for Gleaners Community Food Bank at th e association's Dec. 2 0 board mee ting . Front row, from left: Ron Zupko, Shirley Fletcher, Erica Karfonta, Bill Russell, Pam Zimmerlee, Carol Griffith. Back row: Bill England,Todd Buckley, G erry Mostowy, Jane Pendleton, Nancy Bohlen, Carl V agnetti. COURTESYJULIE AMMAN A g ro up o f 13 volu nteers at Livingston County Catholic Social Services g ath ered Dec. 14 to assemble 68 food and g ift boxes fo r 119 p eo ple fo r th e annual d e liv e ry o f Christmas boxes to h om e-b ou nd senior citizens, as well as a few fam ilie s. All items were d o n ated thanks to: Dearborn Sausage Co., Corrigan, Waldecker of Brighton, St. M ary Magdalen, St. M ary School, St. Patrick School, St. Agnes Altar Society, St. Augustine, St. John's, Holy Spirit, St. Joe's Ladies Tea, Thomas Kellogg D.D.S., Howell Pediatrics, VG's of Howell, VG's Pharmacy of Howell, M eijer and Wal-Mart stores in Genoa Township, Howell Police Department, Lester Vincent, Richard Lim and family. Ladies o f Ancient Order o f Hibernians, Classic Legends, th e Rice Bowl Grant and several ind iv id u als who wish to remain anonymous. Pictured amo ng many o f th e boxes is Sharon Glatfelter o f LCCSS. O r n am e n t s c re a te d fo r c h u r c h - g o e r s This was the fourth year th a t Alice Eilers, her husband Greg, and the ir children Patrick and Haley created ornaments for every person who came to th e Christmas Eve service at Peopies Church in Pinckney.This Christmas tradition was started by th e Rev. Patrick Bonnie. COURTESY DAN SOMMER EATERIES FROM B1 Brighton offers a world of fine cuisine reports his father is “more sitrict because he likes everything perfect, he’s determined to see things done right.” Got a Mexican Jones? The longest-standing Mexican restaurant is Mexican Jones, where owner Rick Gienapp is a licensed attorney and former member of the Brighton City Council. Gienapp’s signature dish is the “Burrito Bull,” made with a flour tortilla, meat, tomatoes, cheese, sauce and sour cream. Asked to divulge his secret recipe, which he inherited from former owner Perry Jones, Gienapp would say cmly that “it’s in the sauce.” He also prides himself in the cantina’s liquid refreshments. “We’ve got the best margaritas in 137 miles,” Gienapp brags. Toroz, which opened this summer, is the newest addition to the growing Mexican- Southwest cuisine presence dn that side of town. ' It is co-owned by Stillwater Grill owner Bob Ressler and Kis son, Ted. That's Italian For many years Brighton lacked an Italian restaurant, but that oversight was corrected six years ago when Ciao Amici opened on Main Street, across from the Mill Pond. Chef Scott Swamba has won several awards for his culinary efforts. “Pasta dishes are our signature dishes,” says general manager A1 Plungis. The bistro’s most popular item is pecan-crusted walleye with sweet potato risotto and maple-butter sauce. Also extremely popular is the lobster ravioli, along with gnocchi, potato dumplings served with Alfredo sauce and cheese. The most popular dessert is tiramisu, a fluffy Italian concoction made with cream and cream cheese, egg yolks, espresso and two kinds of liqueur. An Asian thread Chinese-Asian restaurants in the Brighton area include Great China, in the Boardwalk Plaza at Whitmore Lake Road and East Grand River Avenue; Gourmet Garden, on Brookside Lane in the Brookside Mall; Thai Express at Main Street and Grand River Avenue; Ocean Gardens, at 8028 W. Grand River Ave. in the Woodland Plaza near Hacker Road; and the Wong Express House, on East Grand River Avenue in the Charrington Square shopping center (near VG’s). Gourmet Garden has been around eight years, the longest of any in the city limits. Specialties include Peking duck, coconut shrimp and General 'Tso chicken, a sweetspicy dark chicken meat that is deep-fried and includes hot, dry red peppers in a sweet sauce. “Business is steady, we have a lot of repeat customers,” says Yongmei Huang, who co-owns the restaurant with husband Weiman. Huang emigrated from China in 1991; her husband came from Taiwan. She says they enjoy living in Livingston County. “I think Brighton is a nice living area, we have our kids in school here and the people here are nice,” Huang says. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2009. I L IV IN G S T O N P R O F E S S IO N A L S MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Masters Medical Supply Sales, Service, Rentals & Repairs Medical Supplies & Equipment For Your Home 6480 Grand River - Brighton (Across from Sordine’s Nursery.) (517) 548-3800 A D V ER T IS IN G To advertise in this Professional Directory, call (810) 844-2000. HEARING SERVICES Livingston Hearing Center 12319 Highland Rd. #201 - Hartland (810) 632-0900 (Certified Audiologist Hearing Aid Sales, Service and Repair DENTAL Grand River Dental Dr. Brad Rondeau 7600 Grand River Ave., Suite 295, Brighton In the Livingston Centre, next to B.A.C. (810) 225-TEETH (8338) 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; Please send high-quality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@ livingstoncommunitynews. com Stucd ent (d o n a te s h a ir to p ro g r am Dana Saunders was 6 years old her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dana's mom lost her hair w ith chemotherapy and having a bald mom sometimes scared Dana. Now an 11 -year-old student at Farms Intermediate School in Hartland Township, Dana recently donated her hair to th e "Locks of Love" program. COURTESY LORI SAUNDERS GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF A HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (COR-MET INC.) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town.ship Board of Green Oak Charter Town.ship has been requested to establish an Industrial Development District pursuant to the provisions of Act 198 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended, for a project located at 12500 Grand River Road, Brighton Michigan, The property to be considered as an Industrial Development Di.strict consi.sts of the following described parcel of land situated in Green Oak Charter Township Livingston County, Michigan: Property Tax ID # 16-02-100-004 A part of the Northwest 1/4 and part of Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, T1N-R6E, Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 2; thence along the North- South 1/4 line of said Section 2, SOl°O7’0 r 'W , 50.00 feet, to the POINT OF B EG INNING of the parcel to be described: thence along the Southerly Right-of-Way of Grand River Avenue (50 foot wide i/2 Right-of-Way), S 8 9 °2 3 'H ” E 100.00 feet: thence S01°07’01"W, 500.00 feet: thence N89°23’ H ”W, 100.00 feet: thence N89°22’27”, 1000 feet: thence N01°07’0 I ”E, 500.00 feet: thence along the Southerly Right-of-Way of Grand River Avenue, S89°22’27”E, 1000.00 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING: Containing 12.63 acres, more or less, and subject to the rights of public over the existing Grand River Avenue. Also subject to any other easements or restrictions of record. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet in the Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, on January 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time for the purpose of hearing the owner, applicant and any other resident or taxpayer of the Township regarding the establishment of the Industrial Development District. Michael H. Sedlak, CMC LC N /01 -12-07 Clerk, Green Oak Charter Township 1667588-01 To advertise in this Professionals Directory, call (810) 844-2000 Catch all the good times w ith our upcoming Cluh events. With our lineup, you con't miss. /f you ’re 55 or better, join the more than 2,800 members o f First National Bank’s Livingston 1st Club who enjoy special banking services and discounts at local merchants, as well as numerous social events and outings like those described here. Ladies Tea at the Townsend Thursday, January 25 Ladies, don a fancy dress, hat and gloves for this afternoon of elegance featuring a Deluxe Tea at the prestigious Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. For your listening pleasure, there will even be live piano music. la jo u f in c M O f u o r a Respect, a MuskalJourney of Women Saturday, February 10 Combining excerpts from over 60 songs with women’s own stories about finding dreams, lost love, relationship issues, entering the Banking with a different point of view ... yours! workforce, gaining independence, this is more than just a story worth telling. It’s a must-see and musthear! Matinee is followed by a three-course Italian dinner at the luxurious Century Grille. The Magic of Ireland Tuesday, March 13 Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, experience the most authentic Irish cultural experience of any production anywhere. This show is all live, featuring the finest award-winning artists performing today. It’s also new to the Stranahan and is getting an overwhelming response. After a full lunch out, enjoy a spectacular afternoon with great musicians, great dancers and great singers. For more information about the Livingston 1st Club, call or visit one of our offices. M io n a lB a i i Livingston County’s Community Bank Brighton • F ow le rv ille • G e n o a • H a r tla n d H ow e ll • Lake C h em u n g • M - 3 6 • V G 's in H ow e ll Equal Housing Lender 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 - 3 1 5 0 W W W .fn b s ite .<O m Member FDIC 1661459-01 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 1 2, 2 0 0 7 B3 r BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S ta ff R eporte r W i Dove five f ith 39 Awards, G r a m m y awards, four Billboard Music Awards, and an induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, singer Sandi Patty is one of the most highly acclaimed performers today. She comes to Brighton on Saturday, Jan. 13, for a performance at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. According to BCPA Cultural Arts Director Patti Hamilton, Patty is the first contemporary Christian artist that the BCPA has presented. Patty grew up in the church, specifically in Oklahoma. Her father was a minister of music and her mother was the church pianist. She says the hymns she learned If yo u g o Who: Sandi Patty. Wh ere: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13. Tickets: $40. Details: Available at the door beginning one hour before showtime. as a child became part of her heritage. “The more I learn about the stories behind the hymns, the more I appreciate the writers and what they went through,” she says. “They may have lived in a different time than all of us, but they had a story and they had a journey.” Patty’s recordings have included gospel albums, inspirational albums, and children’s albums and sold more than 11 million copies. She also has recorded patriotic standards including her rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” which she performed at the rededicatioh of the Statue of Liberty in 1986, and brought her national fame. “We all need encouragement and we all need to pass down what has been given to us,” says Patty. “If I can encourage people in their journey with Christ, if I can challenge them to draw closer to the Lord, that is what I want my music to do. That’s why I’m still here.” Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2010. 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S a n d i P a t t y c o m e s t o B r i g h t o n C h r is t ia n s in g e r le a rn e d h ym n s e a r ly in life BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Flu season typically continues through March, which is why the Livingston County Department of Public Health is still urging residents to get flu shots this year. According to Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for the health department, this year’s influenza season has gotten off to a slow start. He said the first cases of flu were reported in Livingston County during December and all of those have been in children under 10 years of age. Lawrenchuk recommends flu shots even for those people not considered at high risk because he says influenza is a potentially long and serious illness, that can also place others, especially babies and senior citizens, at risk. Those most at risk include: ■ Young children. ■ Anyone 50 years of age or older. ■ Anyone with a chronic disease such as asthma or heart disease. ■ Pregnant women. ■ Those in close contact with the elderly or ill. Medical professionals say that hand washing is an important strategy of protection since most flu is transmitted by hands. The Livingston County Department of Public Health continues to have flu clinics through the month of January, as long as supplies last. Walk-in hours are Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with extended hours on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month until 7 p.m. The charge is $30 for adults and $26.75 for children 18 and younger. Medicare will pay the total cost. For more information, call the health department at 517- 546-9850 or go to www.lchd. org. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t karoHn® livingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2010. ’ F U R N A C E N O T W O R K I N G ... 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'j E d u c a tio n i E x c e lle n c e P a r t n e r s h ip B4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007 C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R T O D A Y SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-8 p.m.dinner; 7-11 p.m. karaoke. American Legion Memorial, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost; $6 adults, $5 Seniors, $3 kids 9 years and under. Details: 734-878- 9522. Second Friday. S A T U R D A Y BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Patrick's Activity Center, 712 Rickett Road, Brighton. Details:810-229-4221. BIRDS OF PREY 1 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. 'HARRY THE DIRTY DOG' 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Details: 810-299-4130. COUNTRY DANCE 6:30 p.m. doors open; 8 p.m.- midnight Ronnie St. Charles Band plays, American Legion Post No. 419,9807 Whitewood Road. Pinckney. Cost: $5. Details: 517- 404-9517 or 734-878-9522. S U N D A Y ANIMAL TRACKS T-SHIRTS 2 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. M O N D A Y BARBERSHOP CHORUS 7 p.m. Independence Viilage, 833 E.Grand River Ave., Brighton. New singers welcome. Details: 810-227- 0780. Mondays. THE WOMEN'S CHORUS 7:30-9:30 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Prior singing or musical experience required. Details: 810- 227-7733 or www.llvlngstoncountychorale. org. Mondays. T U E S D A Y 1 6 PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING 10-11:30 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. For area counselors and psychotherapists. Details: 810-220-7974. Third Monday. HOWELL ROTARY Noon.St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 622 Byron Road, Howell. Luncheon with speakers, fellowship, and civic leadership. Visitors welcome. Details: 810-227-1016. Weekly. BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Second St., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 8824. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 810-227-7100. Also Thursdays at 10 a.m. THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR 6:30-7:45 p.m.Three Fires Middle School, 2661 Nixon Road, Howell, Boys and girls grades 4-7. Details: 810-231-1559. Mondoys. BUSINESS NETWORKING 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-734-1462. FAMILY STORY TIME 11 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Stories and crafts. Details: 734-878-3888, Tuesdays. ADULT SKATING AND COFFEE 11 a.m.-l p.m. Kensington Valley Ice House, 10540 Citation Drive, Brighton.Cost: $3, rental skates extra. Details: 810-494-5555. Tuesdays when schools are in SCRAP-A-HOLICS QUILTING Noon-3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Details: 810-231 -1771. Tuesdays and Thursdays. BLOOD DRIVES ■ 1-7 p.m. Brighton Cornerstone Church,9455 Hilton, Brighton. Details: 810-227-9411. ■ 1-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-227-7411. GENTLY USED ITEMS 3-4:30 p.m. Brighton Church of Christ, 6026 Rickett Road, Brighton. Free used and new clothing, household goods, appliances, toys, and baked goods. Details: 810-229-7051. Tuesdays. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W, Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7- 12. Details: 866-522-2725. TEEN BOOK CHAT 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Ages 9-17. Details: 734-878-3888. BINGO 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Father John R. Day Council 2659,3555 E.Grand River Ave., Howell. 517-546-0389. Tuesdays and Thursdays. LIVINGSTON COUNTY CHORALE 7:30-9:30 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Mixed choir open to soprano,alto, tenor and bass voices with previous singing experience. 517-546-5340. Tuesdays. W E D N E S D A Y BUSINESS NETWORKING 7-8:30 a.m. Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St., Brighton. Details: 810-229-5212. Wednesdays. MOMMY AND ME CLASS 10-11 a.m. Mommy and Me, 8801 Bergen Road, Howell. Focus on strengthening literacy skills for Infants and toddlers.Cost: $7 per child. Details: 517-546-4168. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-545-0219. LUNCH AND LEARN 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Howell Area Chamberof Commerce, 123 E. Washington, Howell.Topic: Hot Topics in Human Resources.Cost: $20. Details: 517-546-3920. FAMILY STORY TIME 1 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Stories and crafts. Details: 734-878-3888. Wednesdays. WINTER OPEN HOUSE 4-7 p.m. Kensington Woods High School, 3700 Cleary Drive, Genoa Township. Details: 517-545-0828. HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 5:30 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Arn McIntyre discusses "Green Built" homes. Cost: $25 with RSVP by Jan. 15 at noon; $30 after Jan. 15. Reservations: 810-227-6210. MS SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. Woodland Health Center, 7575 W.Grand River Ave.,Genoa Township. Details: 248-446-9592. SIERRA CLUB 7 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton.The Crossroads Group will present "ChernobyhThe Aftermath." Details: 810-220-2183 or swww. Michigan.SierraClub.org/ Crossroads. T H U R S D A Y COFFEE CLUB GATHERING 7:30-9 a.m. Java Roasters,412 W. Main St, Brighton. Discuss current events, meet people, showcase your business and have fun.The first cup is complimentary. Details: 810-225-2464. Third Thursday. 'GREEN BUILT'TRAINING 8 a.m.-noon. Metropolitan Title Company, 134 N. First Street Brighton. Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Livingston County. Cost $60 HBALC members; $75 non-members. Details: 810-227-6210. LUNCHEON AND AWARDS 11:30-1:30 p.m.Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Cost: $30 members, $40 non-members. RSVP to the Greater Brighton Area Chamberof Commerce at 810- 227-5086. SPOUSE GRIEF SUPPORT 1:30 p.m. Summerville Independent Living, 833 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details:888- 973-1145. Th/rd Thursday. ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM! 4:30-5:15 p.m. Brighton District G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S M O N ., JA N . 15 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-0550 or www. brightontwp.com. First and third Mondays of each month. T U E S . J A N .1 6 FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. 700 N. Grand, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-6000. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m. Township Hall, 101405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. Third Tuesday of each month except holidays. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 p.m. Commissioners' Chambers Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3520. PINCKNEY VILLAGE 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 Tuesday of each month, except for holidays. W E D . J A N . 1 7 LIVINGSTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Education Center of Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 West Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546- 5550. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-3131 or www.putnamtwp.us. Third Wednesday of each month, except holidays. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 101405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details:810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. First and third Wednesday o f each month, except holidays. T H U R J A N . 1 8 OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, Oceola Township. Details: 517-546-3259. S A T , JA N . 2 0 BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS BOARD OF ED RETREAT 9 a.m.-noon, Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church Street, Brighton. A retreat to discuss goals and strategic direction of the district. Details: 810-299-4000 or http://bas.kl2. mi.us. Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Stories and other fun activities. Ages 6-7. Registration: 810-229-6571 ext.211. AFTER-HOURS NETWORKING 5- 7 p.m. Mount Brighton Lodge, 4141 Bauer Road, Brighton. RSVP to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 810- 227-5086. WINTER MASTER GARDENER 6- 10 p.m.MSU Extension, 820 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. 12-week program. Registration: 517-546- 3950. VFW BINGO 6:30 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224,8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Details: 810-231-1224. T/iursdoys. SLEEPY TIME STORIES 6:30-7:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For all ages. Details: 810- 229-6571 ext. 223. SNUGGLE STORIES 7 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Bedtime stories, fingerplays, songs, snacks. Wear jammies, bring blanket and stuffed animal. Details: 810-231-1771. Third Thursday. MEN'S SPIRITUAL MOVEMENT 7- 9 p.m. St. Patrick Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. Presentation by Deacon Alex Jones. Details: 810-229-9863. F R ID A Y MOTHER GOOSE CAFE 10:30 a.m.-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. BLOOD DRIVE 1 -7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River Ave., Howeil. Details: 517-546-0290. FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post 141,3265 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-2534. Fridays. VFW FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Fish, chicken,and ribs.Details: 810- 231-1224. Fridays. S U BM IT Y O U R L IS T IN G S 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. Brighton looks to replace Jones on City Council A p p l i c a t i o n s b e i n g t a k e n BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r In the wake of last week’s surprise announcement by Kathy Jones of her resignation from City Council, the city of Brighton is now taking applications for a replacement. “It was a very tough decision for me to make,” Jones said Tuesday. “Things started increasing with my personal and business commitments, and I didn’t feel I had the time and felt I would be doing a disservice to the community (to stay on).” Jones also resigned from the Brighton Area Fire Authority, of which she has been chairwoman for the last four years. Jones said she would devote more time to family business interests, including the Holiday Mobil gas station in Howell and the downtown Brighton building that houses the Beverly Raes apparel shop. Council members said they would miss her experience and thoughtful consideration of city issues. “I know it was a difBcult decision for (her) to make, and I’m going to miss (her),” Mayor Steve Monet said. Jones has been involved in Brighton city government for 1 1 years; she was elected to three four-year terms on City Council and served on the Planning Commission. She was mayor pro tern for six years during Kate Lawrence’s tenure as mayor. “Serving with Kate was the highlight of my time on council,” she said. Jones said she struggled with her decision for a long time, knowing she would also lose the fire authority position as a council representative. The council named Jim Muzzin to replace Jones on the authority; that group was expected to name a new leader at its meeting Thursday. The council vacancy must be filled within 60 days, according to City Clerk Tammy Allen. Applications and resumes may be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to 200 N. First St., Brighton, MI 48116. An applicant must have been a city resident for at least two years, a registered voter and not in default to the city. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. The council will interview candidates on Feb. 1 and appoint a replacement Feb. 15. The appointee will serve until the November election. For more information, call Allen at 810-229-8021. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Passel of possibles apply for Brighton trustee post 10 express interest in vacancy left by Boss resignation BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r The Brighton school board got a show of force Monday night when trustees interviewed 10 candidates interested in filling the trustee vacancy created by the resignation last month of Dawn Boss. The school board was expected to choose one to fill the vacancy during a special meeting Thursday night. The candidates are; ■ Wesley Armbruster, who served on the school board in the 1980s. ■ Jeffrey Divian, who has a background in finance and is the parent of a recent Brighton graduate and a sophomore. ■ Winnie Garrett, director of human resources for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. ■ Jared Geist, a 2001 graduate of Brighton High School and a law student at Michigan State University. ■ Robin Mancuso, a human resources specialist and the parent of two children in the Brighton schools. ■ Gregory Rassel, a Brighton parent and the public works director for the city of Royal Oak. ■ Rich Ray, who served on the school board in the 1990s. ■ Scott Staby, a recent resident to Brighton and the parent of three children in the Brighton schools. ■ R.J. Wentz, who specializes in bringing people with opposing views together; a Brighton parent. ■ Carol Wilcox, the parent of a Brighton middle school student and former educator in the Hartland school district. Board members said they were pleased at the strong response to the position, which will run through June 30. The Brighton school board will have two trustee positions open at the May election. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. V O L U N T E E R S This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. SORT AND PACK FOOD Gleaners Community Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help sort and pack donated food for distribution to the community. Details: 86- GLEANER ext. 335 or e-mail livvol@gcfb.org. FEED WILDLIFE The Howell Nature Center is looking for volunteers to help as Wild Wonders Park wildlife feeders. Details: 517- 546-0249, or e-mail faithk© howellnaturecenter.org. FOLLOW-UP ASSISTANCE Love INC is looking for volunteers to assist the director with coordination of services and follow-up, including return calls to clients. Details: 810- 494-4056, or e-mail kjanego© livingstonloveinc.org. ASSIST STAFF WITH YOUTH The Connection Youth Services, a program with the Family Living Center, is looking for volunteers to assist the staff in working with the clients. Details: 866-440-7233, or email vsmith.theconnection© comcast.net. GRANT WRITING Kid's Wings needs someone to help with grant writing. Kid's Wings provides free air transportation to those in financial need and in medical need of treatment at distant facilities and for whom commercial air transportation is either unaffordable or impractical. Details: 810-599- 8765, or e-mail dick@kidswings. org. OFFICE ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS The Women's Resource Center is looking for someone to handle incoming calls, assist callers in locating services needed, call counseling clients and remind them of appointments, and assist with data entry and light clerical work. Details: 517-548-2200, or e-mail mtaylor@wrc-livingston. org. FOOD SERVERS The Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteers to serve meals to the people who eat at the sites. The agency also needs site hosts or hostesses. Details: 517-545-7198, or e-mail lcsnp@ismi.net. OFFICE HELP Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency in Howell is looking for volunteers to help with answering phones and general office work during normal business hours. Details; 517-546-8500, or e-mail beverlym@olhsa.org. CAT CARE Last Chance Rescue is looking for volunteers to help with their cats. Details: 517-545-0031. CANCER SUPPORT The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with their Reach to Recovery program in the Livingston County area. Reach to Recovery uses carefully selected and trained volunteers who have fully adjusted to their breast cancer surgery and treatment experience. Details: 888-635- 9257 or e-mail laura.seyfried© cancer.org. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 1 2 , 2 0 0 7 B5 local entrepreneur not too busy to get Cleary business degree A C H IE V E R S Wyman has founded several businesses BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r A local entrepreneur has achieved a measure of distinction in the world of commerce by starting three businesses and developing a business plan |for a fourth. " Patrick Wyman, who lives just outside Brighton in Hamburg Township, founded Freedom Corp. in 1990 and Freedom Dental Co. in 1999. The 48-year old l\yman is chairman of the board and CEO of the ►companies, which have offices Patrick Wyman, winner of the Cleary University Trustee Entrepreneurial Award. in Brighton, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. “We are small in terms of the global economy but have a niche market,” Wyman says. A December graduate of Cleary University Wyman was honored for his business acumen with the 2006 Cleary University Trustee Entrepreneurial Award at winter commencement exercises Dec. 10 inYpsilanti. His most recent effort is “Fruitrition,” a plan to place vending machines that dispense fresh fruit in offices, schools and college campuses. However, \\yman is in the process of selling the business plan for Fruitrition to a group of investors. Fruitrition was in its embryonic stage, with IVyman having placed several vending machines in test markets, when he was approached by the investor group. “They were really excited about the plan,” he says. Pending completion of the deal, the group will purchase the contracts that give Wyman the rights for placement of fruit vending machines in several states. Since his umbrella company. Freedom Corp., deals in medi^ supplies, Wyman decided it would be in the firm’s best interests to stay in its chosen field. “Our intent was to make (Fruitrition) the next division of our company, but it’s not in our long-term strategy,” A^yonan says. “I saw it as a need being unmet, with the schools pulling all of their soda vending machines out.” Cleary Dean of Students Donna Franklin likes the fact that the hard-working Vi^mian formed three new businesses. and yet saw the need to get his degree. “In addition to having been successful in business, he needed that degree for career advancement,” Franklin says. Viyman was recognized as the student whose new product or business venture was judged as the best of those submitted. He was nominated by several faculty members for his “outstanding work, leadership and involvement in the classroom.” “One of the things I loved that he said to me was he learned (new) skills in the classroom,” Franklin says. “That really impressed me and validated what we do.” wyman is married to Lynn Vtyman, and Franklin says she was impressed with the fact that both ^\yraans enrolled at Cleary at the same time, each graduating with degrees in business management. They have three children who are enrolled in the Brighton Area Schools. “We’ve been very blessed, being in this communily,” says \^yman, who has been active in church and community recreational programs. The President’s Award, the other major award presented at the ceremonies, went to James M. Smith Jr. of Lansing, manager of IT services at Ogihara America Corp. in Howell. The President’s Award is given for demonstrating “teamwork, scholarship, communication and presentation skills and an application of the course work into the business world.” Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livlngstoncommunitynew5. com or a t 810-844-2009. Students at Renaissance Alternative High School in Howell have the option of taking a class in the martial art of tae kwan do. Pictured at left are health teacher Dana Minock, tae kwan do instructor Paul Christensen, and student Felicia Johnson. Below, Nick Bartos and Joe Schreiber practice some moves during class. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS T a e k w o n d o c a t c h e s o n A l t e r n a t i v e h i g h s c h o o l s t u d e n t s l i k e c l a s s BY U SA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r w f hen Master Paul Christensen yells, “Ki-hip!” students pay attention. That command serves the purpose of startling an opponent. At Renaissance Alternative High School in Howell, it keeps students on their toes. Since October, Christensen has donated his time to teach the martial art of tae kwon do at the high school twice a week. , “I’ve seen big changes in these few months,” says Christensen, who was first approached by Mike Hubert, assistant superintendent for finance and administrative services at the Livingston Educational Service Agency, who attends Christensen’s dojo, or martial arts school, in Williamston. “The students are showing more confidence and are more sure of what they’re doing now.” English and health teacher Dana Minock attends the class with students and is pleased with the results. “The kids have gotten more and more serious about learning tae kwon do and have become more respectful,” says Minock. Students wear white smocks and belts, and meet twice a week. Christensen is firm when he gives directions such as, “Step and punch,” “Set up a sidekick,” and most frequently, “Focus on what you’re doing.” Students respond to him by saying, “Yes sir,” and react quickly when he asks them to stand at attention or to lean on one knee, what he refers to as a “listening position.” “If you’re confident in what you’re doing, you can do anything,” Christensen tells them. He also stresses the seven tenets of tae kwon do: perseverance, integrity, discipline, courage, respect, honesty and courtesy. “This class has given me a chance to do something I’ve never done before,” says student Jessica Demyan. “It’s something different and it’s fun.” “It’s a workout,” says student Felicia Johnson. “It gets easier the more you know.” Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2010. TB E PUNCTUAL P U M B E R , Phone answered live 24 hrs/day 7 days a week F o r a l l y o u r p l u m b i n g n e e d s . . . . 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Wilson Andrew Algrim was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during his funeral. Algrim was killed Dec. 23 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while on combat duty in Salmon Pak, near Baghdad, Iraq. Algrim was a native of Colombia who came to the United States 13 years ago when he, a brother and two sisters were adopted by Don and Judy Algrim of Marion Township. The Rev. Mark Franck, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Howell, who conducted the service Jan. 6 at the Howell Church of the Nazarene because of its larger capacity, said life wasn’t a bed of roses for Algrim. He said Algrim came as a boy to the U.S. with a lot of issues because of a difficult early childhood in Colombia. “You have some scars you carry with you in that new setting; there can be some difficulties,” Franck said. But he said Algrim’s heart was in the right place. “There was a life and a love for people,” he said. “(Wilson) could be a man on a mission; there was no stopping him.” The eulogy was given by Staff Sgt. Jack Vliet, Algrim’s squad leader, who found it hard to hold back tears as he recounted Algrim’s loyal service. Also giving words of praise for Algrim’s service, after the funeral, was Maj. Greg Durkae, 125th Infantry battalion commander. “He was very dedicated to what he did. He was a hero.” After the ceremony, Judy Algrim related how her son used to watch over his little sister, Lisa, like a mother hen - both in Colombia, where they lived on the streets, and later in the U.S. after their adoption. He used to carry Lisa on his shoulders, his mother said, and the two siblings had the tightest bond of the four children, who are biological siblings. Donald Algrim said his son overcame a lot. “He was really motivated to go to Iraq. He wanted to serve his country. He wanted to be an American.” Lisa Algrim, 15, used to walk around the house wearing her older brother’s clothing and now has several of his possessions. “I have his uniform, his boots, his graduation suit,” she said. “I’m really proud of him.” According to the family, Wilson Algrim was a quiet, protective, loyal brother. Younger brother Jason related fond memories, such as playing basketball with his older brother, who also played soccer and ran track. “I admired him a lot,” said Jason, 17, a Howell High School junior. Judy Algrim said their family has been “overwhelmed At left, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jack Vliet, of Rose City, fights back emo tio ns w h ile ta lk in g a b o u t U.S. Army Natio n al Guard Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, 21, during Aigrim's funeral. Above is Algrim's photo, as seen at th e memorial. by all the support we’ve been getting from the community and the guys in the military. We just gained a big family.” U.S. Rep. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUAR Y 12, 2007 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com Athlete of th e week, C2 JASON DEEGAN T h e L i v in g s to n C o m m u n i ty N ew s B a lm y w e a th e r b r in g s ru n n e r s o u td o o r s ■ 2007 ru n n in g calendar, C2 While area snowboarders and skiers yearn for deep snow, runners have been rejoicing the recent balmy weather. I’ve seen more than the usual number of people jogging down streets and sidewalks this time of year. It’s much easier to get motivated to go outside by slipping on tennis shoes, instead of boots. Numbing cold, and even the smallest bit of snow and ice, keep many runners indoors. Unfortunately, all this extra training time probably won’t be put to good use anytime soon. Last year, Livingston County hosted five winter trail runs, including two each by Michigan- based Infittera Sports and Ohio-based Elite Endeavors. There’s just one left, the Witch’s Hat Winter Run, at 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at South Lyon High School at the corner of 1 1 Mile Road and Pontiac TYail. The Witch’s Hat event, which features a one-mile fun run and five-kilometer runwalk, was created last year to complement the popular September race of the same name. The 2006 race attracted 119 people of all ages. The Winter Witch’s Hat kicks off the 2007 racing season in Livingston County. To celebrate the talent and dedication of the county’s crop of runners, we’re publishing our first edition of the 2007 running calendar this week on Page C2. It’s a clip-and-save guide to area running events, helping people to plan their lives around the races they love. It comes complete with contact information and costs. We’ll update it often throughout the year as more races are finalized, like Pinckney’s annual Jen’s and Barry’s run in June, when participants eat a gallon of ice cream while running; the annual John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge in September and the famous Fantasy of Lights 5K in Howell in November. But that is about as complete a list as you’ll get. There are several new events to consider. The Steppin’ for the Library, a 5K runwalk, will be March 3. It is a fundraiser to support a potential expansion of the library. Pinckney Library Director Hope Siasoco would love to see 300 to 500 people participate in its first year. The company, 3disciplines, will host two run-swim training workouts to help athletes prepare for two Kensington Metropark events: the YMCA Happy Trails TYiathlon on July 22 and the Pumpkin/Spooky Sprint Duathlons on Oct. 7. Other local races support good causes. The third annual FAB 5K run-walk on April 28 in Fowlerville raises money for the school district’s athletic boosters. The second annual Racing 4 Your Memories on May 20 at Kensington Metropark near Milford funds research for Alzheimer’s. Adventure racers now have a second challenge to conquer: The new March Madness Sprint Adventure Race by Infittera Sports on March 17 at Kensington Metropark will complement the annual Southern Michigan Adventure Club 12 -hour Adventure Race at Huron Meadows Metropark on July 21. Whether you’re fast like Pinckney Community High School cross country state champion David Emery or slow like me, there are plenty of events to keep you moving in 2007. Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com o r a t 810-844-2012. Bowling team Ringrose is all in the family I t ' s p a y i n g o f f f o r S o u t h L y o n ALAN WARREN, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS BY JASON DEEGAN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Most families go bowling on a Friday night to hang out and have fun. Fred Ringrose and his three children, Michelle Turnbell and Rachel and Fred Ringrose, approach family bowling night a bit different: They like to trash talk and bowl each other over with superior scoring. “We are always competitive when we get against each other,’’ Fred Ringrose said. “It is a fun competitive. We are always ribbing each other.” The family is a fixture at the 700 Bowl in South Lyon. Fred Ringrose has coached South Lyon’s boys and girls varsity bowling programs since the Michigan High School Athletic Association officially sanctioned the sport in the 2003-04 season. 'Ihmbell, 19, and Rachel Ringrose, 17, have been the foundation that has led the Lions to three straight appearances at states. Hirnbell is in her first season bowling on scholarship at Delaware State University. Rachel Ringrose, who is being recruited by the DSU Hornets and several other programs, has emerged as a senior leader for the Lions, who are serious contenders for a state championship in March. Fred, who has a different middle name than his father and grandfather, is a 14-year-old freshman on the junior varsity. “We are definitely a bowling family,” said Fred Ringrose, 42. Ringrose’s father was an accomplished bowler who inspired the entire family to take up the sport. Ringrose and his father bowled as a duo at na- The Ringrose fam ily practices at 700 Bowl in South Lyon: Rachel Ringrose, 17, Michelle Turnbell, 19, who competes for Delaware State; South Lyon coach Fred Ringrose and Freddie Ringrose, 14. tionals for nearly two decades, finishing as high as 22nd in 1989. Fred Ringrose competes at the United State Bowling Congress nationals. In his 23rd appearance this year, he will return to Reno, Nev., where his father competed for the final time. “My grandpa taught us all, and my father took over when he passed away (in 2001),” Turnbell said. “Grandpa taught us all we know. Dad is here to help us adjust and learn new things.” Turnbell said that any one of the four bowlers can beat the other on any given day. Rachel Ringrose played politician when asked who is the best in the family. “My dad is the best lefty. My brother is the best boy. My sister is the best blond,” she said with a laugh. “It’s hard to determine. Michelle is probably the best clutch bowler.” The Ringroses traveled to Atlantic City N.J., over the Christmas break to watch Himbell compete in her first college event. Rimbell, an all-state secondteam selection who reached the quarterfinals of the state singles tournament and averaged 192 as a senior, finished 16th out of 110 bowlers, leading the Hornets to sixth place. Turnbell, the only one in the family to bowl a perfect game, SEE BOWLERS,C2 Time for basketball teams to get serious Title for Kensington Valley Conference at stake now BY JASON DEEGAN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r With the holiday break in the rear view mirror, area basketball players and coaches can now focus on what’s ahead: the opportunity to win a Kensington Valley Conference title. The meat of the season is upon them, the time in the next two months where contenders separate from pretenders. Coaches can no longer use youth and inexperience as excuses. Most teams have played six or seven games, and in that span, have begun to figure out their identities. The nonconference season was kind to some - Pinckney has been a big surprise, starting out 5-2 - and painful to others - Hartland (2-5) has iost three starters to injury. Here’s a look at the five local KVC schools: Brighton Bulldogs The two-time defending KVC champs started the conference season Jan. 5 with a humbling 62-34 loss to Pinckney. Coach Mike Griest called it a step back, but the Bulldogs (1-6) aren’t panicking^yet. “We’ve got a lot of young guys trying to figure things out,” Griest said. “I like our direction, but we have to be patient.” Griest said consistency has been an issue. “We’ve had quarters where we are really good, and in the same game, we look like a different team,” he said. The Bulldogs play a key game at South Lyon tonight, with a chance to prove they’re still a threat. Hartland Eagles Coach Frank Leppek’s Eagles have been snake-bitten by injuries. Senior center Brian Hanner tore up his knee and already has had surgery. Andrew Lafferty broke his nose in practice and Todd Holden, Hartland’s top defender, broke his hand in a 56-53 loss to Howell on Jan. 5. Leppek has been forced to start a lineup of five guards. His power forward, Matt Wagner, is just 5-foot-ll. SEE KVC, C2 FILEiELIYAHU GURFINKEL,THE ANN ARBOR NEWS LON HORWEDELJHE ANN ARBOR NEWS Pinckney guard M a tt Jastrzembrowski will lead th e Pirates into tonight's home Brighton High School's Kyle Bollin has a rebound slip out of his reach under the game against Novi.The Pirates have won five straight games a fte r an 0-2 start. Pinckney basket during second-quarter action last week a t Pinckney. C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007 'SK R U N N IN G C A L E N D A R ■ Jan. 24, Team In T raining meeting, Brighton Public Library, 100 Library Drive.Web site: www. teamintraining.org/mi. Details: Participants raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and, in return,TNT-certified coaches provide a training schedule, group training sessions and clinics and the society pays for transportation and accommodations to one of six marathons around the country. Gwyn Fisher, 800456-5413. ■ Feb. 10, Second Annual Witch's H a t Win ter Run, South Lyon High School, at 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: One-mile fun run,5K run-walk; www.slxc.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 18-$23. witchhat@slxc.com. ■ M arch 3 , S teppin' fo r th e Library, Pinckney Elementary School. 935 W. M-36. Length: 5K runwalk. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 17- $22. Contact: Pinckney Community Public Library, 734-878-3888. ■ M arch 3, Dances With Dirt signup/5-mile wild run. downtown Hell, Patterson Lake Road; www. danceswithdirt.com. Start time: noon. Details: Sign up for the popular Sept. 8 run in person only.The 375 spots for teams usually sell out this day. Bring a check for $375. Contact: Running Fit, 734-929-9027. ■ M arch 17, M arch Madness Sprint Adventure Race by Infittera Sports. Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length: 4-6 hour sprint race for 2-person co-ed, male and female teams and solo racers; vww.infiterrasports.com. Cost: $65 per team. Chad, 586-822- 6925 or chad@infiterrasports.com. ■ M arch 24 , No Frills All Thrills 5K Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton; Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 16-$25. wvw. signmeup.com/55025 or info@ nofrillsallthrillsrace.com. ■ April 21, Interact 5K Run/ Walk, Howell High School.Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15-$20. Contact: Peter Bowen,517-546-2439,bowen. swann@sbcglobal.net. ■ A p ril 21, En viRUNmen t Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race,2-miie walk; wvw.sierraclub.org/community/ oakland/run. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost $20-$25. Contact: Leigh Fifelski, 248-435-5277, leigh.fifelski@sierraclub. org. ■ A p ril 2 8 , th ird an n u a l FAB 5K run/walk,Fowlerville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: V2- and 1-mile fun runs, 5K trail run; wvw.fowlervillesports.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: DeniseTefft, 517-223-3098, cdtefft@ cac.net. ■ A p ril 2 8 , f iv e -m ile Road Ends T ra il Ru n/Walk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Rec. Area; www.traiimarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m.Cost:$15-$25.734-929-9027. ■ A p ril 2 9 , Running Fit Trail M a ra th o n /H a lf-m a ra - tho n. Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area; wvw.trailmarathon. com. Start time: 7:30 a.m. (full), 8:30 a.m. (half). Cost: $29-$40 (half), $34-$45 (full). 734-929-9027. ■ M a y 2 0 , second an n u a l Racing 4 Your M em o rie s , Martindaie Beach, Kensington Metropark, Milford; wvw.alzgmc. org/you_help/events_activities. htm#metrodetroit_events. Length: 1 OK run, 5K run-walk. Start time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $15-$25. Contact: Rachel Nyboer, 248-351 -0280 or rachel.nyb0er@al2.org. ■ M a y 2 8 , second an n u a l M em o r ia l Day Run.Hartland. Length: 5K run-3K walk; wvw. signmeup.com. Start time: 8:15 a.m. Cost: $20-$22. Contart: Dennis Tierney, 810-632-6608 or tierneydennis@ aol.com; Rob Buti, 734-451 - 2444 or rjbOOl 7@aol.com. ■ June 10, Ann A rb o r T r ia th lo n /D u a th lo n , Halfmoon Lake Beach in the Pinckney Recreation Area. Length:Tri: '/2-mile swim, 14-mile ride, five-mile run. Du: two-mile run, 14-mile ride, five-mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $55-$75. Contact: Jim, 419-829-2398, jdjp@ sev.org or wvw.eliteendeavors.com. ■ June 2 4 , Torn Sh irt Trail Bik e sp o rt T r ia th lo n / D u ath lo n , Bishop Lake parking lot in the Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton. Length:Tri: ','2-mile swim, 15-mile ride, six-mile run. Du: two-mile run, 15-mile ride, six-mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $69-$79. Contact: Jim, 419-829-2398, jdjp@ sev.org orvww.eliteendeavors.com. ■ June 2 4 , M ich ig an Ch allen g e 5K Chase, Howell High School campus; vww.michiganchallenge. com. Start time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $ 16-$20. Contact: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 517- 546-3920 or mtokan@howell.org. ■ July 1, Howell In d ep en d en c e A q u a th lo n , Howell City Park. Length: 2K run-1 K swim-2K run. Start time: 9 a.m.Cost: $30-$35. Contact: Beth Schrader. 517-546-0693 or parks andrec@ci.howell.mi.us. ■ July 21, S o uth ern M ich ig an A d v e n tu re Club 1 2 -h o u r A d v e n tu re Race Races, Huron Meadows Metropark and beyond, Brighton; vww.smacworld. com. Racers will be required to do canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering/trekking and fixed ropes. Divisions: two-person coed, male and female teams. Cost: $85-$100. Contact: Paul Piorkowski, 734-699-5182, ext. 3 or paul@smacworld. com. ■ July 2 2 , YMCA H ap p y Trails T ria th lo n , Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length: 1K swim-30K ride-5K run; vww.3disciplines.com. Start time: 8 a.m. Contact: Kenny Krell, 810-714- 5768 or Kenny@3disciplines.com. ■ A ug. 17, 3 0 th an n u a l M e lo n Run, Howell City Park. Length: 5K-10K-Melon Roll. Start time: 6 p.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Beth Schrader, 517-546-0693 or parksandrec@ci.howell.mi.us. ■ Sep t. 8 , Dances W ith D ir t 100K Relay an d U ltra M a ra th o n , Hell;vww.danceswithdirt. com. Start time: 7 a.m. Cost: $50-$ 100. Contact: 734-929- 9027. ■ O ct. 7, P um p k in /S p o o k y S p rin t Du ath lon s, Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length: Tri:5K run-40K ride-1 OK run. Du: 5K run-20K ride. Start time: 10 a.m. Contact: Kenny Krell, 810-714-5768 or Kenny@3discipllnes.com. WORKOUTS ■ June 2 6 an d July 17, Sw im -ru n tra in in g series. Kensington Metropark near Milford; vww.3dlsciplines.com. Multisport athletes can train with fellow athletes at 7 p.m., weather permitting. Cost: $20. Contaa: Kenny Krell, 810- 714-5768 or Kenny@3disciplines. com. KVC FROM Cl Howell team had its first win last week Senior Brandon Casady, Leppek’s stepson, ignites the offense, averaging more than 20 points per game. Sophomore Vonn Jones, who averages 14 ppg, flashed his potential with a 30-point game. “We keep struggling because we don’t get much rebounding,” Leppek said. Howell Highlanders After starting the season 0-4, the Highlanders are on a 2-game winning streak. Last week’s 56-53 win over Hartland was the first under new coach Creighton Bums. It avenged a 57-51 loss to the Eagles in the Chelsea holiday tournament and, more importantly, gave the Highlanders hope heading into the KVC schedule. They travel to Milford tonight. “We are doing things better, hopefully a little better every day,” Burns said. “It is a process.” Cody McKim has been steady on offense, averaging 15 ppg on a team that hasn’t scored more than 60 points. Matt Nazione, who had 16 points and 17 rebounds against Hartland, and Kyle Wallace, at 8 ppg, have emerged as secondary scorers. Pinckney Pirates In his first year, new coach Tom Reason has the Pirates playing well together after an 0-2 start. Reason has brought enthusiasm and energy to revive a program that had slipped in recent years. Jared Josephson, the poster boy for Pinckney’s surprising success, has come out of nowhere to lead the Pirates in scoring. “He’s done a great job,” Reason said. Pinckney’s home game with Novi tonight will be a stern test. South Lyon Lions The Lions (4-3) are another program that has overcome a disappointing 0-2 start. The Lions feasted on Lakeland, 51-41, on Jan. 5, beating the only KVC team to start the season 4-1. Senior guard Kurt Carroll said he worked hard in the offseason to improve, and it shows. He’s leading a balanced offense. Sophomore Eric Wedesky, who is 6-6, had a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) against Lakeland to give coach Daren Clayton an inside presence he’s been looking for for years. “We’ve been playing pretty well,” Carroll said. FILE: LEISA THOMPSON.THE AN N ARBOR NEWS So uth Lyon's Nicho las M a p le y is fo u le d by Saline's Jason Danneffel as Saline's Vincent Helmuth (55) defends during the first half of th e ir game on Dec. 8. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING A p u b lic h ea rin g has been scheduled b y the Green O a k C ha rte r T ow n s h ip Bo a rd fo r Wedne.sday, January 17, 2007 at 7 :0 0 p.m. at the Green Oak C h a rte r T ow n sh ip H a ll, 10001 S ilv e r L a ke Road, B rig h to n . M I 4 8116, (8 1 0 ) 231 -1 3 33 fo r the co ns id e ratio n o f the g ra n tin g o f an In d u s tria l F a c ilitie s E x em p tio n C e rtific a te pursuant to P u b lic A c t 1974, N o. 198, as amended fo r real and personal p ro p e rty located at Parcel Num b e rs 1 6-0 8 -1 00 -0 Ib .G ree n Oak Tow nsh ip , L iv in g s to n C ounty , M ic h ig a n 4 81 1 6 as requested b y B rig h to n N C M a c h in e C o rp o ra tio n . 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To c om p ly w ith the Am e ric a n s w ith D is a b ilitie s A c t (A D A ) : A n y c itiz e n requesting a c com m o d a tio n to attend th is m e e tin g /fu n c tio n a n d /o r to o b ta in th is n otice in alternate fo rm a ts , please co n ta c t M ic h a e l Sedlak, (8 1 0 ) 2 3 1 -1333, at lease fiv e business days p r io r to the m e e tin g /fu n c tio n . LC N /0 1 -1 2 -0 7 M ic h a e l H. Sedlak, C M C C le rk , Green Oak T ow n sh ip ALAN WARREN.THE LIVINGSTON C OMMUNITY NEWS M ic h e lle T u rn b e ll p ra ctices at 700 Bowl in South Lyon on Jan. 2. She bowls fo r Delaware State University. BOWLERS FROM Cl They support each other said her goals this season are simple. “I want to be consistent and I want one of the highest averages on the team.” Back in Michigan, Rachel Ringrose, second-team allstate in 2006, and classmate Michele Heikkinen form one of the best 1-2 punches around. The Lions have already beat Milford, the 2004 Class A state champion, and Lakeland, last year’s state champ, in headto- head matchups and bested the Mavericks and another state power. Sterling Heights Stevenson, at the Bangor John Glenn Invitational in Bay City. Brighton upset the Lions last week, so they’re not invincible. “I don’t want to say we are the favorite (to win it all), but we are one of the favorites,” Fred Ringrose said. If any member of the family is struggling, like Rachel Ringrose has at the start of the season, the others step in with encouragement. “It’s nice to have something in common,” Rachel Ringrose said. “I can talk to my family about it, and we all understand each other. They are the only ones I go to when looking for advice.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t Jdeegan@livingstoncommunity news.com o r a t 810-844-2012. Presents ATHLETE OF THE WEEK K u rt Carroll ■ School: South Lyon. ■ Sp ort: Basketball. ■ Top spo rts m om e n t: Down by three against Novi with less than 10 seconds left, he was fouled on a 3- pointer and made all three free throws to send the game into overtime. ■ This season: The 5-foot- 10 senior guard tied the school record for steals in a game with nine in a 47-45 win over Canton. He set a school record with 12 assists the following game. ■ F a vo rite subject: Math. ■ School in v o lv em e n t: Leadership class. ■ A th le te I a dm ire : Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade. D Academics: 3.1 GPA. ■ F uture : He will play basketball at either Spring Arbor or Hope College. B R IG H T O N FO W L E R V IL L E 7885 Grand River RdL 880 S. Grand Ave. 8 1 0 - 2 2 7 - 1 7 6 1 5 1 7 - 2 2 3 - 9 1 4 2 W « » k e r lAWAIVBUGANR VDiiJTION ^ B U Y 1 S B T 1 ! 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Lie/ insured734-930-6455 734-678-0833 Roofs - Licensed, insured Tutor needed for 9th guaranteed. ® 480-2224 grader. Textile/Whitaker fscottcompany.com area. 734-330-7430 msg. AAH- New Models Arriv- . ing @ Whittaker Oaks! 3 8 4 Bdrm Four Seasons Homes. 734-461-6000. Awesome '02 Champion I 3 bdrm 2 bath computer I room, C/A appliances Call Today 734-461-6000 BANK REPO 3 bdrm. Redman double. Fireplace, deck, C/A. $345/mo. Holly Homes 697-5400 Belleville - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, huge shed, all appliances, remodeled $11,000 734-693-3720 Belleville - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, huge shed, all appliances, remodeled $11,000 734-693-3720 BRAND NEW! 28x64 Double 2 Years FREE Lot Rent! $490/mo. Holly Homes 697-5400 By Owner Seller Must Move Huge 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in Scio Farms make offer 734-846-1397 Dbl. W id e -3 bdrm, VM 2 bath, large deck w/jacuzzi, new w indows. $7,999/ best. 734-389-3624 FIRST MONTH FREE!* With approved credit. Newer 2 bdrmLow rates. 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AM AM Apartmant Communities Apartments Furnished Apaitments Unfurnished Commercial, Industrial and Retail Condominiums,Townhouse, Co-op Duplex Farms and Acreage Hunting and Recreational Property Lake Property and Recreational Manufactured Housing Northern Michigan Property Office Space Out of State Rental and Roommate Services Residential Washtenaw Residential Livingston Rooms For Rent Senior Housing Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Storage Space, Garage and Parking Suburban Areas, Country Homes Vacation Spots,Time Share and Cottages Wanted to Rent [ Apartment Communities Bldg lot 10 min. N of Ann Arbor, access to All sports lake, sewer, $45,000/best 482-5433 $7500 Doublewide 3 bdrm, deck, fireplace. Great shape! Holly Homes 697-5400 2 bdrm mobile home, all appliances, $7,000. 3 bdrm, $7,000. Westridge Mobile Home Park. Owner will finance. Must see! Call 734-755-9430 Builders and New Construction FOWLERVILLE - 3/4 acre walkout lots from $30,000, paved roads, great perks, outbuilding allowed. Low Conway taxes. Add a 1200 sq ft ranch for $130,000. Bonnie Lane: 810-844-2207 Torwood Sub Model/Saline - Ready-to-move 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. 2,750sf w/al( the extras, city utilities $395K 734-260-0467 Lot indowntown Chelsea Min. walk from Main St 8 elementary school $73K. Possible land contract 734-646-7890. Drummer and bass; ^ player need a lead ) singer for punk band. ^ Call 810-555-5555 ' FREE Heat b Water 1 bdrm $505-1-1 mo Free 2 bdrm $575-1-6 wks Free 2 blocks to Ford Lake. Additional Storage. Flexible Lease Terms. Village Grove Apts. 734-487-4557 E.H.O. FREE Heat £r Water 1 bdrm $505-1-1 mo.Free 2 bdrm $575-1-6 wks.Free 2 blocks to Ford Lake access. Additional Storage. Flexible Lease Terms. Village Grove Apts. 734-487-4557 E.H.O. Calltodav! It's a new year, make Parkside Lane Apartments your new home. • $99 security deposit! • 1st month rent free! • Spacious 1 8 2 bdrm available • Starting from $550 - $625. (734) 439-7374 Avail, clean.1, 2, 8 4 bdrms. Many amenities, no pets. Parking 8 laundry. YPSI, 528-2163; _________ 482-1908_________ Chelsea large walkout basement apt., enjoy the country yet close to town. $475. (734) 475-9795_____________ NATURE LOVERS Short lease. Large Effiiency Dexter/Zeeb. 3 acres, river ponds. Private entr, bath, patio. $495,426-0090 THE CHURCH at 1131 Church St. 4 BDRM, 2 BATH, 2-story great room, new wood floors, dining room, laundry, parking. LARGE EFFICENCY w/loft 8 office, cathedral ceilings, new wood floors, heat, laundry, parking. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net TOWER PLAZA Renovated, 1 bdrm, smoke free, garage, stadium view, $1250/mo. 248-644-6366 Apartment Unfurnished Milan 2 bdrm apts. with huge closets. Ail utlilities paid except electric. C a ll 734-439-0600 ABOUT FREE RENT NO App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm apts. near St. Joe's Only $595-$695. Washer /dryer, dishwasher, A/C, Balcony. 734-754-1950. ^ Sweetest^ Deals In Town! U N I Q U E 3 Bedroom Apt. Homes • On th e B u s lin e Absolute Gems! 1-2 bdrm. Friendly, safe areal Walk to downtown Saline. 1 month FREE! T h o rn c re s t E s ta te Apts No pets 734-429-4459 2 bdrm in old church on EMU campus. Includes water. $600/mo -i- 734-662-4350______________ Able to get Jan. apts. Ann Arbor. Hoover Post: 1 bdrms, clean 8 quiet, heat, water, Internet, parking. $750/mo. 734-761-8220 or ostrealtyproperties.com # About B e au ty # fistoric Gilbert Mansion •ovely large 1 bdrm w/ tudy.Unique! 1 mo Free lent $725. 248-701-7397 • M in u te s from EM U & UofM • BRAND NEW E xterloi^ & C lubhouse • P e t s W e lcom e • $100 MMlwQift Card When You Move In* IVBOUT FREE RENT JO App. Fee. Large 1-2 idrm apts. near St. Joe's Inly $595-$695. Washer dryer, dishwasher, A/C, lalcony. 734-754-1950. Find it all in the classifieds 810-844-2000 or place on-line: mlive.com/aanewsads AFFORDABLE APTS. Avail. Nowl Newly decorated. 1 8 2 bdrms. 734- 941-2385 or 484-7110. ALL 1ST MONTH RENT FREE ft No App. Fee. 1 bdrm Townhouse remodeled. Nature preserve walks in Ypsi. $550. Washer/dryer hookup. 734-754-1950. ALL FREE MONTH RENT & FREE HEAT No App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm Ypsi $450. Laundry parking. 734-754-1950. W M kW M M CAMELOTAPTS. Spacious 1 bdrm $585/2 bdrm $685. Private baicony/ patio. S 734-434-0576. Enjoy the New Year in your new apt. Located in the heart o f A nn Arbor Reduced Rent & Security Deposit. • Spacious fioor plans • Washer/Dryer in unit • Water included • Cat friendly • Tennis court • Swimming pool Westwood Apts. 734-665-0152 E v e r g r e e n A p a r tm e n t H o m e s Call Tcxday! 734-971-2132 3089 Woodiand His Or. Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 -mcKinley... W ( Apartments Furnished f ffordable Ypsi 2 bdrm, eaceful quiet area, dish- /asher, fans, balcony, ery clean, updated, no exs $600. 734-455-8605 Ury 1 bdrm. In quiet lon-smoking home. Prlate entry near downown. All utilities, parking r laundry. $795/mo. 1 34-668-6220______________ Mry, avail, clean studio, 2, I, 5 bdrm. Many amenities, 10 pets. Parking 8 laundry. Ypsi, 482-1908, 528-2163. AMAZING 1 bdrm TOWNHOUSE w/nature preserved walks in Ypsi. $550/mo. 734-754-1950 1 bdrm, 2nd fl apt. Utilities included. No Pets. Suitable 1 person. $475 4- Deposit. 734-482-2115 Able to get Jan. apts. Ann Arbor. Maynard House: Furnished studios w/heat, water 8 Internet from $875, or furnished executive 1 bdrms, TV, phone, linens, cook/dining ware, all utilities $1495/mo., 734-761-8220 postrealtyproperties.com Ambience of Historic Main St. Milan. Large, prvt 1 bdrm nxt to park, hardwood $595 734-439-9658 Ann Arbor- Arlington Place 2 bdrm, 2 bath, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, walk-in closet, deck, garage. Quiet area close to shopping. Pets ok $950. 866-749-9967 Ann Arbor - Recently remodeled, 1 bdrm $550/ month. 1 year lease. Call 734-216-6688. THE UVeWffTON •• COMMUNITY NEWS "BEAUTIFUL WINTER LAKE VIEWSl'' 1 Bdrms From ® $699/mo* 2 Bdrms From @ $749/mo* 1 M o n t h F R E E 866-311-4481 www.harborcoveaptcom Right on Main S t in Whitmore Late ‘Limited tima Ccxxitbns apply. We are proud to use recycled newsprint % Midwest C4 I CLASSIFIEDS w w w .m liv e .com / c la s s ifie d s THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007 D I R E C T O R Y ^Arbor Hills ^Toll Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth roads. Superior Twp. From The Upper $500,000's (734) 332-1234 www.tollbrothers.com .Arbor Woods ^Triangle Development Model - 4207 Center Valley Dr. Off Carpenter between Packard & Ellsworth behind Target Ann Arbor $229,900-$290,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com , Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr.-S. Side of Geddes between Prospect & Harris. Superior Twp. From the high $170’s 866-637-3741 wwrw.centexhomes.com Centennial Farms Johnson Building Group On Textile off State Ann Arbor From the high $300’s 734-996-2887 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.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 wwrw.centexhomes.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 <► k Aspen Ridge Square and ^Aspen Ridge Village Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing-SE corner of Munger & Textile 1-94 exit 181A Ypsilanti Single family homes from $180’s Condominiums from the high V $180’s 866-637-0523 wwrw.centexhomes.com Chelsea Fairways R. Cook Properties 691 Park Lane Chelsea From the upper $200 734-475-3800 wrwrw.rcookproperties.com Fieldstone Village Condominiums Sutton Development, Co. LLC Just W. of M-52 on Old US-12 Chelsea $150’s-$190 734-475-2600 wrwrw.fieldstonevillagecondos.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial From the $280's 734-433-1775 wwrw.guentherhomes.com 4 .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 Chelsea Springs R. Cook Properties on Duncan Drive between Brown & Old Manchester Chelsea Ranch condos from the $130's 734-475-3800 wwrw.rcookproperties.com 4 4 .Balmoral Park Condominiums ^Wineman & Komer Walk to Briarwood Mall Main St. North of Eisenhower From $240's 734-913-8661 wrwrw.Balmoralparkcondos.com 4 4 Blue 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.centexhomes.com 4 Courtyards of Dundee R. Cook Properties 601 Powell Dr. Dundee Townhomes from $99,000 734-529-7970 wrwrw.rcookproperties.com Dundee Ridge R. Cook Properties 801 Buffalo Run Dundee From the $150's 734-529-7722 wrwrw.rcookproperties.com Dunlavy 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 4 4 Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Oft Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300's 734-213-6286 www.guentherhomes.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 Gregory Farms Single Family Custom Homes Norfolk Homes Off Wylie Rd, between Dexter- Pinckney & Island Lake Rd. Dexter From the low $300’s 734-424-9973 www.norfolk-homes.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 Kirtiand Hills Peters Building Co. Northside of Ellsworth west of Lohr Rd. Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Schools From the $290's (734) 429-2440 wfww.petersbuilding.com North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial, E. of Mast From the mid $300’s 734-424-0641 wfww.guentherhomes.com The Pines at Lake Forest Johnson Building Group Off Ellsworth btwn Maple & Lohr Ann Arbor From the high $500’s 734-996-2887 wwfw.thepinesatlakeforest.com Plnewood Estates Dreamway Homes 1-94 to exit 150 go south thru light to Arthur Drive go right Grass Lake starting at just $139,900 (734)433-5462 or (517) 522- 6828 wfWfw.dreamwayhomes.com 4 Summerfield Glen Condominiums Norfolk Homes Off W. Liberty, between Maple & Wagner Ann Arbor $172,000-$215,000 734-997-9540 or 734-216-6168 wfWfw.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 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 4 4 Milan Crossing Heathco Homes U.S. 23 to exit 27 (Carpenter Rd) South 200 yards on Carpenter/ Dexter Rd. Turn right on Kay Street into Milan Crossing 1183 Gray Ct.. Milan, Ml Starting from $150’s 734-439-8888 wfww.HeathcoHomes.com Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergrove Townhomes LLC Bridge & Grove Rds., Ypsilanti Low $159,900 734-485-0550 wfww.brgcustomhomes.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 wfww.rockhomes.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 wfww.rockhomes.com Warrior Cove of Grass Lake Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Michigan Ave. to Norvell- South Grass Lake $149,900 + 734-323-0111 wfwfw.mc-realestate.com Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. Off E. Michigan Ave - E. of State St. Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline Schools From the $230-270's (734) 429-2440 wfwfw.petersbuilding.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 wwfw.mysticridge.com Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Dancer (off Moon Rd., 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave) Saline From the mid-$400,000’s (734)944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com Woodland Mews Woodland Meadows Ventures, LLC 125 Fleldcrest, Ann Arbor 1/2 mile N. on Eisenhower, off Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $105K - $270K 734-761-2400 wwfw.thewoodlandmews .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 -i- 734-426-9897 wwfw.mc-realestate.com Y o u r 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 1 V E . c o m / R e a l E s t a t e THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C5 Ann Arbor/^psi downtown 2 bdrm loft, exposed brick, fans, skylights + $1K gas card Phoenix Co. 971-6850 YPSI 1 bdrm/1 bath for quiet non-smoker, new carpet, garage space avail $500 + utilities 734-891-1988 BELLEVILLE - Gorgeous 2 bdrm end unit. Everything New! I Great Location. $875 includes heat. 734-699-9840 ASAP. Quiet 1 bdrm. Ypsi No smoke/pet $400 security 734-483-8013 YPSI/EMU - Spacious efficiency, parKing, laundry. $515 includes utilities 810-571-0418. Avail 1 bdrm, carpeted, 1 mile W of city, no pets. Private entry $575/mo-l- Deposit. 734-665-3027 Ypsilanti East Side - 1 bdrm apartment, utilities included, $500 -i- securlty deposit. 734-429-7303. Available now, studio by EMU, $490. includes all utilities, parking, no pets, 734-971-7076 Ypsilanti - Loft efficiency In old church on EMU campus. $430/month+ utilities. 734-662-4350 % Avail, exceptional 2 bdrm, amenities, quiet, no pets, near Depot Town. YPSI, 528-2163 or 482-1908 Avail Now - 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath lower duplex. Down-town/campus/ med center, $15u0 Includes heat/elec-tric/ water. 248-738-5578_________ BEAUTIFUL Whitmore Lk Large 2 bdrm. on private park. Patio,C/A, new carpet 8 appliances. $655. Specials! 313-350-5193 BE in the Heart of Ann Arbor Close to EVERYTHING! 418 E. Washington St 1 bdrm apt. New Kitchen Short Term Lease Avail (734) 668-1100 varsi^management.com Charming 1 BDRM & Efficiencies between EMU & Downtown Ypsi. Quiet, Clean, Laundry, Heat, Parking $420- 560.734-429-0190 CHELSEA- 2 bdrm apt, utilities included, no pets $750 (734) 323-5435 Clean 1 bdrm apt. $450/ mo. Quiet area, east of Ypsilanti, no pets. (734) 455-2661 Dexter Schools 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $850/mo. Contact Jim Crowley 734-546-3412______________ DUNDEE-New 2 and 3 bdrm apts., garage 8 appliances included, $750-$850. 734-649-0009 EMU-2 bdrm apt, upper floor of house, new carpet, paint. $645 includes heat/water. 734-476-2481._____________ Close to Ann Arbor 2 bdrm 1 bath, pet policy. $645. Whitmore Lk 734- 482-5076/ 734-730-3603. Manchester - Avail now, 1 8 2 bdrm loft apts, great location on Main St near River Raisin. $545/ mo 8 up 734-996-2836 MILAN -1 bdrm apt. $530/mo. Some utilities included. Part of a triplex. Full use of yards. 734-323-7284______________ NEAR EMU APTS/ Houses. Efficiency,1,2,3 8 4 bdrms, starting @ $400. 734-262-1627/218-1985 Nicel bdrm. No smoke/pets. 957 Sheridan Ypsi. $550/mo. Avail Now.734-709-7089 Nicel bdrm. No smoke/pets. 957 Sheridan Ypsi. $550/mo. Avail Now.734-709-7089 NOW LEASING! Brand New Oaks of Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath 1 Car Garage $1249/mo, $300/Deposit Stone School, S. of 94 Call 9-5, Mon-Fri 517-673-8661 OLD WESTSIDE -1 bdrm, private entrance, parking. No pets/smoking. $750 includes heat 8 water. 734-474-2983 Private deck w/ shade. 1 bdrm. Walk to EMU cannpus Free heat. Washer 8 dryer $565. 734-717-2646 1 BDRM. APT.-in owneroccupied home. Close to St. Joe's 8 EMU. $475. 734-572-1112 8 481-1220 Saline - Small 1 bdrms. Nonsmoking, $454to $536/mo. Cats OK Senior Discount 734-646-8080 Ypsi 2 bdrm, 1 block from EMU $750/mo. 8 or 12 mo lease covered parking. Trary Assoc. 734-929-9525 YPSI - 1 bdrm, 2nd fir, secured entry/ recently remodeled, $550/mo. 313-506-2553 Ypsilanti - Loft efficiency in old church on EMU campus. $430/month-iutilities. 734-662-4350 Ypsi Two. - Newly remodeled 2 bdrm, quiet neighbor hood, large yard, plenty of i $675. 734-730-^ Chelsea-1 St floor ranch condo with 2 bed, 2 bath, 1240 sq .ft. 734- , 904-0152 Free rent 1 mo! Chelsea Condo New 2 bdrm 2 bath full basement all appliances lease $1100 mo. 734 663 0855 Contemporary 2nd floor condo, Ypsi. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Huge walk-in closet. $850/mo. 657-4316 EBERWHITE, Condo - Ann Arbor, 2 bdrm, V A bath, llOOsf + basement, garage, $1200. _________ 665-9873_________ Georgetown Condo 2 bdrm, 1 bath/garage. $950/mo. (734) 657-8195 Dexter/Ann Arbor. Wonderful 2 bdrm, great room, laundry, 1800 sq ft, residential area. 734- 426-4381_________________ Eberwhite - 2 bdrm, laundry, no pets/smoke. $755/mo. 2 mos. free rent w/14 mo. lease 734-678-5289_______________ MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ref., no dogs. $650.734-439-4050 1 bdrm, private fenced yard, updated, 1 mi to 194, appliances, basement, $500 612-7158 Spacious - 3 bdrm, 1V2 bath, large living/dining, laundry $990+ utilities. No pets. 734-662-5058. 2 bdrm duplex, 2nd floor. $700/mo, 279 S. Harris Rd, Ypsi Twp. No pets, 734-482-1949 ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 1 Grand Stone Farm Home bath, ample parking, no along the river w/32acres pets, hardwood floors. Near Ann Arbor No pets/ $950+Utilities. 971-8312 smoke. $1750. 216-4666. Ypsi Near Ford Lake. Recently remodeled 3bdrm back yard garage $1150 Section 8ok734-316-2895 Commercial, industrial and Retaiis-Rent 333 S. Main, Prime 2400sf retail, beautiful display windows. 761-6163 or 761-6170 curtiscommercialllc.com SALINE INDUSTRIAL PARK- 1382 Industrial Dr Ste 3 8 4. 1250-2500 sf office 8 warehouse, $7.50/sf per yr. 734-429- 7770 or 734-368-7776. Saline -New Warehouse up to 19,000 sq', 35' ceilings, 5 loadings docks. Monthly rent 944-7271 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental 1 Bdrm condo. High ceilings, hardwood, AC, deck,basement,washer/ dryer. PetsOK $800 734-276-3215______________ AAAHHH! Ann Arbor N. W. luxury 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, attached garage, A/C, 2600 sq', no smoke/ pets, $1800/mo+ utilities. Security dep. 734- 747-6455, 368-7403. Ann Arbor - Almost new 2 bdrm 2 bath, garage. 3 min S. of mall. All appliances. Quiet, natural setting w/view. $1200. 248- 347-4717___________________ ANN A R BO R -A must see, Georgetown condo w/ garage, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Avail now $990. 352-262-9641 MILAN -2 bdrm, carport, full basement, good neighborhood, $900/mo Please Call 734-439-8381 YPSI -2 bdrm, 2 bath poolside unit. Former model Gorgeous! 1 car 1400sf. $1100. 699-9840 YPSI-SPACIOUS 2 bdrm/ 2 bath Condo, private yard, laundry, storage, full basement. $850. 614- 329-5735. Avail 1/1/07 Duplex-Rental 1 bdrm on Ford Lake, all utilities paid, washer 8 dryer, stove 8 refrigerator, private driveway, patio 8 dock, $1,000/mo. (734) 482-1949 About the Best! 1722 W. LibertyAnnArbor2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, appliances $1200. 223-0672 ADJUST RENT? Flawless credentials? I'll neg rent. Pristine 2 bdrm, quality of life! 810-231-5041 ADOREABLE, AFFORDABLE, AVAIL. Huge 2 bdrm. Garage, laundry, A/C, $950. 734-663-7310 Ann Arbor - 1802 Abbott West - Clean 3 bdrm, new carpet, off street parking, yard $900+. 734-216-4823 /994-9150 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm w/ 1.5 bath, balcony overlooks woods 8 stream. 1150 sq' remodeled w/fireplace, A/C, etc. Near Pfizer 8 UM Hospi- Whitmore Lake - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished walkout, appliances, C/A, $1075/ mo. 248-396-4030 Lake Property and Recreational Rental 3399 DALEVIEW - 4400 square feet, 5 bdrm, on Huron River, 2 3/4 acres, Dock,Dingy,newly rebuild. $1995/mo. 313-938-0666______________ LAKE Front- 2 bdrm bungalow. Newly remodeled, new appliances. $700/mo. (517) 592-4942 AnnArbor 3 bdrm, 1 bath laundry, deck, shed, large yard. Sec 8 OK, no pets/ smoke, $900+ utllities. 734-481-0234 ■ ANN A R BO R -A GEM! Dog OK, W. Side, 2 bdrm. Garage, Laundry, No sm- oke, Snow/yard care on us A/C. $1325. (734) 646-8999____________ Ann Arbor Best!! 3 bdrm ranch, hardwood floors, garage, deck, yard, near all $950. 734-678-5077 ANN ARBOR NE. King Elementary School, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath w/ master jacuzzi, 2600 sq. ft. plus large finished walkout bsmt w/ full bath, wooden deck, brick patio, gas fireplace, 2 car garage. $2250/mo. 734-904-9168. Ann Arbor - New 3 bdrms, luxury bath, 2 car, private park, open plan, fireplace $1850/mo. 734-717-6582 Ann Arbor - Rent to own, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 car, finished basement +1/2 bath, clean. $1490. Call 734-996-9264. m iiv e .com Everything Michigan House 8 Apt Dexter $1150 Dexter Apt $850. Milan house $985. 734- 323-2712; 734-426-8913 Huron R ive r S u n se ts ! Short lease 3 bdrm, 2 Ivrm, 1/3 acre fenced, pet ok. Long Shore Dr., hospital, N. Campus, Pfizer $1,290. 426-0090 Immediate Occupancy Ann Arbor Schools - 3 bdrm ranch, full basement, 2.5 car attached, C/A 1 acre, $1250/mo or best offer w/ good credit. Call Paul 8 Associates (734) 779-9800____________ Kerrytown- 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, jacuzzi, large kitchen, laundry. 2 parkinr spaces $1,900/rT 643-4492___________________ MANCHESTER 3 bdrm 1 bath 15 min to Ann Arbor, no smoke/pet, Ik. access $1100. 428-8445 NOW AVAIL! W. Side ranch, 3 bdrm, Min. to downtown large yard, carport, flexible lease $995. 734-330-4154 Pittsfield Twp. $1,500. 5 bdrm, 3 bath house. Rent to own options avail. 248-866-4494. Rent while buying. Zero down, Ypsi. 734-330-1192 YPSI TWP 3 bdrm, Sec. 8 appliances. Avail Now! $1100 734-945-6300 Residential Livingston-Rental rking o. 2^ - Lake Columbia Area. 15 min S of Jackson, beautiful setting 3-4 bdrm ranch walkout., 3 bath, stream running through property. $995/mo. No Smoke. Winn Brokerage (517) 784-8833_____________ Pinckney 3 bdrm, 1 bath, garage, fenced yard, close to Schoot/parks. $900 + utilities. Sec 8. 564-1543. PINCKNEY AREA-2 bdrm duplexes. $490 8 $550. No pets. 734-662-8669 PINCKNEY-Country Living! Cozy 2 bdrm home on 1 acre of land. All appliances, water 8 garbage included. $700/mo. 734-878-3645 PINCKNEY-Whitewood Lake, 1800 sf ranch, 3 • bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, 2.5 car garage. $150 w/ maintenance. 810-231-2778. Rooms For Rent Office Space-Rent Access 2310 Packard near Hewitt Today! Elmer Realty 734-528-1100 Brighton - Ideal location, overlooking Mam St. includes utilities. $495. 810-227-7107 ANN ARBOR - Westside Superior Twp - Beautiful ranch. 3 bdrm, CA, base- tri-level, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath ment, laundi^, garage. 2 car garage. Section 8 $1175.734-323-7470. OK. $1250. 734-368-7583 3-Bdrm House for Rent- Ann Arbor Condo- 2 bdrmtal. No smoke/pets 2 bath, stainless kitchen, $800/mo. 734-995-0657 screen porch, garage. Jan.* 1.$1350. 734-255-0427 Ann Arbor Condo-Huron Pkwy/Washtenaw. 2 Bdrms ea. w/private bat-hs. Fireplace, Appliances, Large Deck. 2 car attached garage. Behind Whole Foods 8 Walgreens. $1500.313-999-2811 « . . . ANN ARBOR-Near 7th/ Ann Arbor luxury 2 Bdrm Liberty, Clean 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath 2 car. Deck, appliances, fire place, woods, corner unit. Walk Whole Foods, Barnes 8 Noble. $1600. 734-327- 0716; 646-7900 after 6 ANN ARBORA+ + Huge lower level, 3 bdrm, 1414 sq'. W. Side, immaculate w/ new carpet 8 paint, garage, laundry, 1.5 bath. Owner Managed, $1100/mo + utilities. Neg. Avail Now 734-741-9482 Dow n tow n w /p a rking 200-2,216 sq' offices. Phoenix Co734-971-6850 E. STADIUM-2311 Single room w/large windows in professional setting: Parking 8 utilities included. Ann Arbor 734-761-6163______________ Saline - New Furnished Ofcs. Receptionist Support, T1 internet, $2000/ mo. per ofc. 944-7271 Waterworks Business Ctr Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared business center from $375 Other space plans avail. Call: Gerry 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc., Broker. WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq.' 5 offices, large conference room + open area. Ready. Gerry, Ann Arbor A ssoc, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. ★ AVAILABLE NOW ★ Ypsi Twp. 3 bdrm, ga- ^ • u .j . rage$8507mo. +utilities. to-Own w/fmished base- Sec. 8 OK. 734-663-3009 1480 Rue Deauville, Ypsi. $1300/ mo. 734-482-1705 Avail 3 bdrm 2 bath, deck 8 porch, wood, fireplace. Saline Schools. Pets OK $1200+sec. 734-944-0474 Avail Now! Country setting 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car unattached garage, $900/mo. 734-483-2640 BELLEVILLE - 3 bdrm, clean quiet neighborhood, new carpet, large fenced yard, No pets, $900. 734-461-91273 bdrm NEW Ypsi Twp., Brand New W. Side Ann 3.5 bath, 1900sf, wood Arbor 4 bdrm 4 bath 3 floors, garage, finish car garage. Rent or rent basement, $1650. 734- to own $2400 646-9706 665-1806_________________ washer dryer. $790 + elec 51 I Residential Washtenaw-Rental CAMPUS/CENTRAL Ann Arbor S. of Burns Park 3 bdrm + study, 2 bath, new kitchen, wood floors, huge garage, a/c, $1500. 734-663^305 S.Fecteau Broker__________ ANOTHER AD THAT WORKED CANTON- 3 bdrm, 2bath, fireplace A/C, Cherry Hill Village area. 1 +acre pole barn. Newly updated $1490. 734-433-2348 CHELSEA - 2 story, 4 bdrm 2 bath, gas fireplace, sun room, laundry, 2 car garage. Private 1/2 acre lot in City of Chelsea. Lawn 8 snow care provided. $1150 /mo. Cell:734-216-4125 or office (734) 426-2662 2 bdrm, 2 car garage, very clean, pets ok, $850/mo. 734-646-6885 2 bdrm house w/ pole barn on 1 acre, Denton Rd between Geddes 8 Michigan Ave. $800. 734-461-1416______________ Walk to downtown Ann Arbor 2 bdrm (1 very large studio-type) laundry 8 A/C, finished basement, enclosed porch $1450. 734-663- 4305 S. Fecteau, Broker Ann Arbor Downtown $29/day, $159/wk, $649 8 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 Ann Arbor Very nice non smoking room for responsible person. $350 + utilities.« 734-369- ____________ 2696.____________ AVAIL NOW! NEAR, EMU Share bath 8 kitchen, clean 8 quiet, utilities, free cable 973-0261; PM 484-5345 CLEAN ROOM, in YPSI. $375/mo. all utilities included. 734-482- . 1908, or 734-635-7220 EMU AREA Large bright room, share kitchen 8 bath no smoke/ pets $345. 734-461-6039 • Girls! $345. Awesome decor. BIG! Near EMU. Utilities. Laundry. 313-772-5291. Rooms-furnished, carp eted,refrigerator, cable, all utilities.Ypsi.734-483- 7665 Cell 734-323-1789 Y P S I-N e a r EMU! Furnished room, share kitchen 8 bath, no pets /smoke.Off street parking $315. 734-484-4014 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Ann Arbor ■ Modern condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, study, screened porch, garage, 1165 sq. ft, all appliances. Liberty 8 I- 94. $1,150/mo. Call 734-604-3353 or hei7di@yahoo.com_______ Ann Arbor NE 3 bdrm 2 bath newer quiet private, sunny, upgrades, garage $1400. 734-277-6561 Ann Arbor NE - Beautiful 3 BDRM condo, fully furnished. $1200. No pets. 1 yr. lease. 734-717-9648 WWW. arbor town.com/3603.html Ann Arbor. NEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, appliances. Ann Arbor, near UM Stadium Quiet 2 bdrm, A/C, laundry basement, garage, yard. No pets/ smoke. $950. 827-0784 Ann Arbor- Quiet 1 bdrm near Burns Park. Off street parking $625 734-769-2855______________ Ann Arbor West Side 2 bdrm upper. $925 Includes heat 8 water. Washer/dryer. 734-476-7501 ANN ARBOR W Side ranch duplex,privateyard driveway, 2 bdrm, $760 + utilities 734-216-7912 Attn! LARGE 1 bdrm. Saline, washer 8 dryer, $650+ gas/electric. No pets. 734-709-0095; 944-8134 Avail now ■ Westside 2 next to Liberty Sports Club, bdrm ranch, hardwood $1250/Mo. (734) 604-8737 ' . . - . Ann Arbor - New 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath,3004 Cloverly. Minutes from downtown 8 campus basement, deck, laundry. $825/ mo+ 734-320-6665 A + West Side 2 bdrm upper or lower ^ ^ . r. 1100 - 1300 sq'. Squeaky clean, homey Private 734-846-8459 Avail. 1800sf, very clean, 3 bdrm, all appliances. . must see. Nature settini $1295/mo. 313-510-8631 We are proud to use recycled newsprint is. parking. $700-$850 includes washer/ dryer, some utilities. Owner Managed. 734-663-7818 Belleville: $850. 1120 sf. 2 bdrm/bath, garage/ laundry. Includes lawn service 734-260-1134 1 bdrm, upstairs apt. Ann Arbor, west side. $500/mo. + security. 734-769-4815.____________ Absolutely Immaculate - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished basement, fenced backyard, garage. Close to park, bus, schools. Wines/Forsythe area. $1,450. 734-668-6252 Absolutely Stunning, Avail Now! 3000sf Saline Condo CUSTOM 3 bdrm, 3 bath, vaulted ceilings, loaded kitchen, fireplace, custom jacuzzLwood firs, washer/dryer, attached garage. Snow/lawn svc. $1575+deposit 216-7820 Ann Arbor - 1 bdrm + 2 bonus room, good location, big yard, 1-2 car, pets OK. $850. 734-677-3411______________ Ann Arbor 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, deck, front porch, C/A, very clean, $1250. (734) 769- 9050________________________ Ann Arbor 3 bdrm 1 bath, 3170 Dwight. Furnished or not. Hardwood, beautiful, clean $1000 734-255-7540. ANNARBOR, SE - 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, newly updated, 1st mo. free, $1,050/mo. +1.5 security. Nicole 323-2514 Country Setting- 3 mi S. of Saline. 2 bdrm, 1300 sf, garage, no pets. $750/mo. (313) 336-5175 A cute little 1 bedroom house on Jackson Rd. $650 a mo. + utilities. Call eves. (734) 994-3480 DEXTER 3 bdrm home, 2 full bath, fireplace, former church parsonage. 15 min to Ann Arbor. $1,100 + utilities 1 yr. lease required. No pets. 734-426-8610 DEXTER - 4 bdrm. Full basement, flex lease, all appliances. Large Yard $1200. (734) 426-4349 DexterVillage-3bdrm, basement, washer /dryer. Lawn/snow included. 7890 Forest. $975 734-475-9366 WHITMORE LAKE - House $725 8 Duplex $675 Nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 734-878-6253. WOW!! Beautiful 2 bdrm, YPSI, rent or rent to own, $800/mo. Sec. 8 OK. 938 Jefferson, (734) 368-3680 YPSI 2 bdrm/1 bath for quiet non-smokers, garage space, den, walkin closets $800+utility 734-891-1988______________ Y P S I-3 bdrm 1 bath 1.5 mi to EMU, Newly remodeled, wood floors, nice deck, fence yard, walk-in closet, wash/ dryer $975. 734-276-4302 YPSI - FULLY FURNISED Gorgeous! 4 bdrm 2 bath 2.5 garage, 2,100sf, MUST S EE ! Sec 8 OK. $1775+ Utilities. Vic 734-788-3322 Ypsilanti 2 bdrm, large fenced yard, 1 block to middle school. Updated $800/mo. 734-645-2000 A Fully furnished home shared w / 1 adult. Smokers ok. $550/mo. (734) 971-5765____________ ANN ARBOR - Residential house off campus. Partial access 1- 2 people. No smoke. $450 734-878-9445 BURNS PARK Ann Arbor Share quiet house w/ young professionals, off street parking. Laundry, $390/mo. 734-341-5443 Christian female looking for same to share home near Briarwood $400/mo + deposit. 734-747-7179 Share lake front home near Ann Arbor $475/ mo. For pictures 8 details: marshagayle @netzero.net or call (734) 426-3962____________ Share Victorian home 2 biks from UM campus. Your own private bdrm, bath, living room, cooking space. Non-smoking female. $795/month (w/ reduced rent for household help) 734-369-2423 Well furnished room share rest large house utilities paid, washer/ dryer. $450 604-2267 Beautiful Dexter Twp. Woodland A p t, fire place, 1500sf 1 or 2 barm $700. 734-475-8801 Large Sunny Room, walk to town 8 university. On bus route. Utilities included. Shared bath. Call 734-761-2754 RESPONSIBLE FEMALE Share beautiful custom 3 bdrm home on 20 wooded acres. $300. 734-426-4663 Downtown Chelsea 3 bdrm house, ceramic 8 hardwood, new carpet. $1200/mo. 734-433-1723. EMU - 5 bdrms, 1 bath house w/ lots of private parking Avail. 05/07, $1600 +utillties 734-662-9228._____________ 4 bdrm, 2 bath house across from Big House! Includes free tailgates! New kitchen, wood floors, parking, laundry. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net Ypsilanti 3 bdrm. Section 8 OK. Basement, washer/dryer $900. 734-276-3368 YPSILANTI- Large 3 bdrm, 1 bath Near EMU campus. Section 8 OK 888-255-9781 x 200 YPSILANTI Rent to Own 4 bdrm, 2 car, $900 734-697-9169 YPSILANTI - Very quiet Gates St. 3 bdrm, nice, w/ deck/shed, $950/mo. Low move in. 734-944-5803 Roommate needed 1/1- 9/30. N/S, neat, quiet. $450/mo. River House Condos. 1 bdrm, share bath. Tim @ 929-0217 Share 4 bdrm home w/3 professional women ’ $500/mo. references required. 734-913-2733 Share Custom Home. Short lease, 2 bdrm, • $390 ea. Fireplace, decks, ponds, river, deer, great kitchen. Dexter/ Zeeb Rds. No Pets. 734-426-0090. Share home w/teacher. 1 large bdrm. $400/mo. includes utilities, month to month 734 -213-5992 Adoptions Birthdays Carpools ar^d Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow ^rsonals ^ t Adoptions ^rayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Legals Adoptions V ADOPT V Affectionate happily married couple, music, Disney World, financial security, LOVE awaits your baby. Sue 8 Gerry 1-800-989-8921 Expenses paid. Cemetery Lots and Monuments Washtenog Memorial Park 4 spaces. Garden H, Lot 98, Spaces 3,4,5 8 6. Best offer. (248) 540-1040 Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent Martz Rd., Ypsi Twp. 24x40, insulated, electric over-head door, $450/ mo. 86x36, 5 bays, 12 ft. over-head doors. Harris Rd. $1650/mo. all or part. (734) 482-1949 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Available now, 8 miles west of Chelsea. 2 bdrm on acre, 2 baths, $850 + deposit. 734-665-3027 Cozy County Cottage, 2 mi W of Ann Arbor, wooded lot.1 bdrm, fresh paint, carpet, storage. $700. 734-662-6274_______________ Grass Lake - Lake front, duplex 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, appliances, patio/ balcony, lease, no pets, $775. 248-642-0555_______________ Manchester- Near Pleasant Lk. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, wash/dry, basement, no pets, $900 734-302-3335 NE Ann Arbor - UM Med Center, Pfizer, N campus. Remodeled 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, new hardwood floors/kitchen. $1500/mo 734-663-9888. Nice 2 bdrm w/2 acres off US 23 Milan. New furnace, dishwasher, washer 8 dryer, $850/mo. 734-439-9658 Wlllis-Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, Lincoln school $1175 734-4611362 Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent ACCOMMODATIONS FLORIDA-GULF COAST 1 & 2 BDRM Condos/Cottages Gulf/Intracostal, Nicely Furnished gulfbayrealestate.com Lisa Romano 727-360-6969 MARCO ISLAND, FL 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, waterfront furnished, pool home. Avail, immediately, on weekly/ monthly rate. Call 239-285-2086. Accounting and Finance 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 Volunteers I Accounting and Financing Accountant Internationally respected not-for-profit health outcomes research organization seeks fulltime Accountant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Process A/P, including international payments; A/R, Including government billings; monthly payroll. Manage month-end close by preparing journal entries, analyzing and reconciling the general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Act as liaison with accounting firm for tax preparation, indirect cost rate negotiation, annual audits, and preparation of monthly financial statements. Collaborate with Operations Manager on budgeting and analysis activities. Resolve Internal customer inquiries and issues with tact and diplomacy. Evaluate current workflows to maximize productivity and streamline processes. Function as member of the administrative support team. Qualifications: BA/BS in Accounting or Finance plus 3-5 years related experience; strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel; advanced knowledge of Peachtree; thorough understanding of GAAP, Internal control requirements, accounting systems and processes; demonstrated ability to take initiative and work Independently; strong analytic skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously. Preference for candidate with tronprofit background, and knowledge and experience with government contracting and A-133 audits. Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: HR Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, 315 W. Huron Suite 360, Ann Arbor, Ml 48103, Fax: (734) 665-2103; HR@ArborResearch.org EOE ACCOUNTING Plant Accountant Milan, Ml Georgia-Pacific Corporation has an exciting new way of thinking and working. We are seeking a Plant Accountant for our Milan, Ml location. Georgia-Pacific is a world leader in consumer, paper, packaging and building products. We offer the stability of a 79- year-old company and the creative energy of a brand new one. Candidate is responsible for the financial accounting and internal control processes and systems at the Milan, Ml box plant. The individual will conduct month-end closing, account analysis, variance analysis, internal control oversight of inventories and capital assets, sales accounting and maintaining plant transactional systems. Create value through process improvements and analysis on new business, new equipment and cost reduction initiatives. Candidate should have a BS/BA in Finance, Business or Accounting. Accounting courses must include courses through cost and intermediate. Proficiency with MS Office and computer systems management are desired. Two - three years of accounting experience preferred. E x perience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Georgia-Pacific recognizes that our people make the difference. We offer a competitive salaiy and an attractive benefit package to include: medical, dental, vacation and much more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. To be considered for employment, please submit your resume at: www.GP.com/careers under Category Finance and Accounting Job Code #500617062. Accounting Supervisor Must have Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or related field, minimum two years general accounting and two years of varied transaction recording and processing experience. Must be proficient In Excel. Responsible for account and bank reconciliations, journal entries, monthend close, and grant budget preparation and billing. Assist with preparation of Agency budget and forecast, preparation for annual audit, and accounting software review and troubleshooting. Responsible for oversight and assistance with finance department technical transactions and staff. Full-Time, Regular, 40 hours per week, up to $32,000 per year. 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Wwuwjfirr Acia%v •Livingston County Economic Development Council We make it easy to follow the changes in the fastest growing county in Michigan. = T H E L IV IN G S T O N = 420 W. Main St. Brighton C O M M U N I T Y N E W S (810) 844-2000 C6 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds TH E L IV IN G S TO N COM M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007 Your Local Job Market To place your ad call either 810-844-2000 or 1-800-589-9888 or email your ad to n ew ad s@ an n a rb o rn ew s .com m i i v e .com I Everything Michigan THE LIVINGSTON ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID Seeking an individual for full-time Associate Director of Financial Aid at local university. Responsible for processing and certifying Federal, alternative and institutional loans. Perform loan entrance and exit interviews as well as disbursements. Assist in management of all processes within the Financial Aid department. Must have excellent customer service skills. Salary range $34,000 - $40,000. Bachelor degree required. 2 or more years financial aid experience with advanced E xcel and other software capability required. Send resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 23895, Ann Arbor, Ml 48105. Mortgage Sales-No experience needed will train.Experienced Reps we pay better than anyone. Prime Financial Group, 734-697-2222 Business and Franchise Opportunities ABSOLUTE GOLDMINE 30 machines plus locations $9,990 required. 800-344-1277 ABSOLUTE GOLDMINE! Snack and Soda Route $10,995 Must Sell! 800-229-9261 ABSOLUTELY ALL CASH Do you earn $800/day? Candy Vending Route. 30 machines+candy. All for $9,995. 800-892-1970 "WeMI Match Any Price" Affordable Party Store. Jackson Gooa gross $249k STRIPMALL JACKSON C-Store, laundry. $999K Broker 517-764-4286 ALL CASH BUSINESS Local candy vending route. $50K/yr. potential. 30 machines + candy. $5,995 Call Now! 800-704-5414 ATTENTION Earn $1K/wk. food sales. Cash paid daily. No experience required. Co. Reliable sitter for 5th grader. 4pm-6pm Mon-Thurs. Play w/ & oversee homework, car & references required. $10/hr. Call Dorene 734-747-8407. Computer and Technical ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ SAS Programmer The Statistical Programmer will be respon- Sible for developing SAS programs to generate datasets CLIENT SUPPORT and produce SPECIALIST Provides telephone support for FAME and referencePoint products, including GUI front ends, a 4th generation language, a Java API, a C API, and database servers. Requires Bachelors degree in Computer S cience or Business, experience coding in Java and C/C-M- through school or work, basic knowledge of UNIX and/or Windows operating sy s tems, and strong analytical, problem solving, and oral skills. Salary range; $40,000-$45,000. Email or send resumes to jobs.support® sungard.com SunGard Client Support Mgr 1194 Oak Valley Dr, Ste 100 Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Voice: 734-332-4414 Fax: 734-332-4440 www.data.sungard.com COMPUTERS:Software Consultants. Multiple positions avail in Ann Arbor Ml area. Duties include: Design, develop 8 implement software applications. Analyze user requirements. Determine custom software solutions 8 report findings 8 reco- mmendations to clients. Work w/ Unix Shell Scripting, Pro*C, PL7 SQL, MS/ UNIX C, Oracle 8 Developer. Travel required 8 relocation may be required. Send resume to GDI Infotech, Inc, 3775 Varsity, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 COMPUTERS — Software Engineer - Develop and support systems to manage all aspects of the employer's operation and synchronize with software systems of parent company in Shanghai, China. ASP, C/C+-F, Java, UML, Unix Shell Scripts, PL/SQL, SQL*Plus, Oracle database, Erwin, SQL tables, listings, summaries and analyses. Combine data from multiple sources and reformat to produce analysis datasets. Create SAS programs according to requirement specifications, following SOPs and GLP requirements, to produce accurate and timely results. 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Take your HR generalist experience to a higher level Be part of a team that operates in the highly competitive arena of production recruiting. TEC specializes in putting quality people into quality jobs for over 25 years. Interpersonal skills a must, enthusiasm required. Base + incentive $$$, email your resume in confidence to: mike@tec.biz or mail to: Att: Mike Williams TEC 1408 W. HilIRd. Flint, Ml 48507 Stairmaster for sale! AFTER HOURS? FORGOTTO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? To Unload your EXTRA treasures. Place a Daily Bargain Ad! As low as $1 per line Try o ur on-line process 810-844-2000 mlive.com/aanewsads Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News Anytimel Earlier deadlines apply. or place on-line: mlive.com/aanewsads Billing Coordinator DENTAL A SSISTANT Plymouth Canton area specialty office. Mainly chair side with possible one day business. Send resume to Human Resource Department at: humanresourced __________@aol.com________ HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits , 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent734-424-9598 hurcx'r gastfo center tor digesth/e care Aegis Health Perspectives, Inc. "Spinal Cord Injury Home Care Specialists" Opportunities now available: RIM On-Call every 3rd weekend Fri. 5pm-Mon. Bam. Visits and/or staffing; Private Duty Home Care On-Call rate plus hourly for shifts LPN/RN 7-7 days or nights; 12 Oaks Mall Area $24- $32/hr Based on SCI E xperience. Benefits for full time after 90 days RN Staff Development- Care Manager Full time/salaried: Southeast Ml Requires day time travel, some evening hours Every 3rd week On-call. Autonomy 8 Exceptional Support Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits after 90 days. Experience Preferred: Rehab, and/or Private Duty Fax resume: 248-615- 1830 or Email to: Michelle@aegishp.com Growing gastroenterology practice and surgery center is seeking a highly motivated, experienced (5+ years), coordinator for its Patient Financial Services (PFS) Department. Coordinator will be responsible for oversight of all PFS staff, reporting to administrator and physicians, meeting targets, billing system updates (Next Gen), responding to patient calls, and acting as D EN TA L H Y G IEN IS T , F T - If you are experienced highly motivated, self directe 8 ready to deliver excellent patient care, Call 734- 482-8500___________________ Direct Care Medical Assistant Integrated Health Associates Brighton Family Care has an excellent opportunity for a full time A C C G p t i n y Assistant whose plications - ALL SHIFTS initial duties will be to enter data for ICAT (electronic medical records conversion) for the first 3-4 months. Upon completion of the data Accepting Applications for®*^tiy assignment, the Full-Time and Part-Time MA will resume regular _ positions at our adult faciliduties to include rooma working rnember of the ^jgg ^|-,g ypsilanti/Ann ■I'Q patients, vitals, as- PFS team. Experience in /^rbof area. Experience in sisting in direct patient all aspect of health care rnedical field a plus, care and communicating $9-$10/hr to start plus information betvyeen the benefits and excellent ad- patient and provider, vancement opportunities. Desire to work with peo- This position requires pie, proof of a valid driv- excellent customer server's license and excellent ice skills and previous driving record a must. experience as a Medical Training is provided. Assistant, with strong Apply in person 9am-5pmpreference for candi- Monday-Friday: dates with previous experience in a family prac- Ralnbow Rehabilitation dee office. Centers 5570 Whittaker Rd. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 (1-94 exit 183) billing and management are required. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Please fax resume to administrator at 734-434-3889 or mail to 5300 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Or visit our website We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insur- MEDICAL SCHEDULER Schedules appts for client hospitals 8 coordinates those appts w/our clinical staff in various states. A scheduler must coordinate requests, schedule, communicate confirm assignments 8 ai-ntain accurate reords. This position is more complex then most physician scheduling position as difficult scheduling 8 coordinating problems must be resolved In short time periods. The preferred candidate will have the following qualifications: • HS diploma or equivalent. An Assoc.degree In Business or Medical Admin, is preferred. • 3-5 yrs office experience, preferably In med scheduling • Proficiency in MS Office products (Word/ Excel/Access). • Excellent written 8 verbal communication skills • Proven ability to meet deadlines, work w/precislon 8 accuracy, attention to detail, selfdirection. B e n e fits : Biotronic provides competitive compensation/ benefits; paid time off, profit-sharing, and a 401k match. EOE Send resumes to employment® biotronic.com Check out www.biotronic.com Assistant Director Nursing Education Job#1073aa This is a full time administrative position. Hire date: As soon as possible. 2006-2007 salary range: $53,062 - $66,328. To be considered send a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts (incomplete packets will not be considered) to Human Resources Job #1073aa, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 43017-3397. First consideration wilt be given to complete packets that are received by 01/19/2007 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Materials may be mailed or e-maiied (go to www.kellogg.edu/hr/appl y) It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure complete packets are received in the Human Resources office. Visit our Web site at www.kellogg.edu/hr for more information regarding job duties and requirements. KELLOGG COMMUNDY COLLEGE CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Herrick Memorial Hospital, located in Tecumseh, Michigan, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work on a contingent basis. interested applicants must possess a minimum of an associate's ' degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and be licensed in the State of Michigan. Qualified candidates should mail, email, or fax resumes to, or request an application from: ProMedica Health System Attn: Doris, Kemner, Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Department 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 EOE Member of www.ralnbowrehab.com 3Hce, 401 (k) and tuition Call for directions: assistance along with 734-482-1512*501 optional dental. Drug-free workplace. EOE. Please e-mail Karen Edwards at karen_edwards@ ihacares.com or fax to 810-844-7701. Please note the name of the position you are I interested in on your cover letter. Direct Care A s s is ta n t Assist and support special population adults. Country home. We will train. $7.80/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz Direct C a re A s s is ta n t Enjoy what you do. A s sist special population adults in their home and in the community. $7.50 hr and good benefits. Call: 734-699-3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville. NURSES Come join our growing team of dedicated caregivers I NURSE- Full-time openings on all shifts to care for residents on either skilled nursing or dementia care units in an upscale retirement community. Must have cur- (ent license. RNs start ip to $23.58/hr; LPNs itart up to $21.21. Full health/dental benefits available after 90 days for under $20/slngle level per paycheck for fulltime employees. Personal Aids Spectrum Community Services is hiring personal aids for developmentally disabled adults In the Ann Arbor/Ypsi area. We require direct care experience 8 direct care training. Also should have a current CPR first aid card. Must be 18 y rs of age 8 possess a valid drivers license. $8.50-$9.00/hr. Contact Veronica 734- 673-2428 or Tamera 734- 334-0337__________ PHARMACIST Bridgeport Pharmacy, a family owned pharmacy with a strong focus on customer service, is seeking a FT pharmacist. Located in the quaint town of Bridgeport, Ml, this is an Ideal opportunity to be part of a growing company. Pharmacy degree Blicense required Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with accuracy and timeliness. You will be treated with respect and work in a positive environment. Please send resume with salary history to: HRMS@ HRMServices.biz _____________EOE DENTAL ASSTExpenence preferred, excellent pay 8 benefits. Ann Arbor area.. Fax resume 734-975-9350 Recovery Room Nurse Planned Parenthood is looking for a contingent Recovery Room RN, preferably with OB-GYN and/or recovery room experience. Training available. Approx. 4-8 hours per week. Contact recruiter@ppmchoice.co m or fax 734-973-0595. Respiratory Therapist Part-time day and night hours available for a Respiratory Therapist. Requirements include Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist with a degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Licensed by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy. Must have a minimum of one year experience. The Hospital offers competitive salary and benefit package. Please apply on-line: Department of Human Resources Chfllms Community Hospitil 776 South Main Strmt Choltea. Ml *8116-1399 www.cch.org Ph: (734-) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 www.cch.org A smoke free facility EOE RN Clinical Supervisor: $2,500 Recruitment Incentive Registered Nurse ICU Part time night position available for an RN to work in the IC/CCU Department. Must have current licensure in the bn-call positions availa- J s le ; RNs up to $32/hr; LPNs up to $26/hr. Medical Receptionist Integrated Health Associates Brighton Family Care has an excellent opportunity Direct Care A s s is tan t for a full time Provide support services Medical Receptionist, for special population who will greet and ass adults in their home and patients, including anin the community. $8.50 swering phories and hr and good benefits. Apply to Chelsea Retirement Community 805 West Middle Street, Chelsea 48118 or fax resume to 734-475-2055. Call 734-475-8633 for travel directions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/H. Home located near 23 J f e P r o M e d i c a ^nd mi Ave CbH main HEALTH SYSTEM fax 734-458-8195. Check Out Service Specialist Established Internal Medicine practice Is seeking a full time individual to fill a Check Out Service Specialist position in our Ann Arbor location. Individual must be multi-task oriented, organized, and possess good written and verbal communication skills. Previous medical office clerical experience required. Medical assistant or equivalent experience preferred. Benefit package offered. Interested candidates should fax their resumes to: (734) 623-8590 Attn. Clinical Nursing Director or e-mail: mbondie@piim.org_________ CNA's & HHA's High Tech Skills Needed Spinal Cord Injury E xperience Preferred. $10- $14 hourly F/T. After 90 days; benefits neg. 7-7 days 8 nights; Jackson, Ann Arbor, Southfield, Livonia, Fax resume: 248-615-1830 or E-mail to Michelle@aegishp.com check-in/out patients. This position requires excellent customer service skills and previous experience working in a medical office, with strong preference for candidates with previous experience in a family practice office. State of Michigan with previous IC/CCU nursing experience and BCLS/ACLS certification required. The hospital offers competitive salary, strong benefit package and the opportunity to work in a peaceful, nurturing environment. Please apply online: Department of Human Resources Ch«lcea Community Hoipital 776 South Main Street ChelMs. Ml 48118-1399 www.cch.ora Ph: (734) 475-3998 F a x :(734) 475-4041 www.cch.org A smoke free facility EOE Front line healthcare management opportunity that includes coordination between direct care staff and the physician office. Join a nationally recognized home health care provider with a reputation for providing outstanding patient outcomes. Enjoy working with a caring, concerned staff and having a positive impact on patients' daily lives. Our expansion to Livonia ( and unprecedented growth - 91 % in the last 18 months) - has created this position. Current Michigan RN license. Salary range $55,000 to $68,000. Two years experience as a RN in a clinical care setting or home health environment. interpersonal skills and ability to manage patient care episodes. CPR required. Apply online at GLHHS.com or send resume to Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice, 17940 Farmington Road, Suite 205, Livonia, Ml 48152. Call 734-762-9300 for more information or fax resume to 734-762-9600. EOE Great y Lakes Home Health and Hospice RN-HOUSE SUPERVISOR offer a competitive salary with an excellent Direct Care A s s is ta n t benefits package, includ- Provide support services ing: paid time off, medifor special population cal, life, disability Insuradults in their home 8 in ance, 401 (k) and tuition the community. $8.50 hr assistance along with 8 good benefits. Call: optional dental. S.Lyon 734-662-4685, 663-5637. Healthcare AVALON HOSPICE AN EW YEAR AND A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN AGROWING TEAM In search of dedicated staff members to work with a outstanding team for our Genesee and Oakland County offices. Full Time Fund Development / Special Events 5 plus years with a BA required. Full Time position for RN (field) (Oakland County and Genesee County). Part Time position for J^N/LPN's for our continiF ous care program (Oakland County). Part Time CENA (Oakland County). Casual RN's/LPN's/CENA for our Residence location in Flint. Avalon Hospice offers competitive pay and an excellent benefit pack- Nursing CONNECT WITH A GLOBAL LEADER IN DIALYSIS. At Fresenlus Medical Care, the difference you make is in the relationships you build with your patients and by providing UltraCare® - our team approach to care giving. We are currently hiring a Part-Time Staff Nurse for our Romulus and West Ann Arbor clinics. Qualified candidates must possess: • Current RN Licensure • Experience in med/surg or ICU nursing is preferred offer flexible work ” J J^ ^ "^ ^ J J |^ " "^ ^ c h e d u le s , a competitive C ' L^ j^ a la rv and benefits packand an annual uniallocation. To apply, please contact Jeff Gifford at: Jeff.Glfford@fmcna. com or fax: (734) 955- 6971. EOE Registered Nurse Please e-mail Karen Edwards at ■ karen_edwards@ ihacares.com or fax to 810-844-7701. Please note the name of the position you are interested in on your cover letter. IH A Provincial House is a Tbng-term care facility located in Adrian, Michigan. We are proud to have served the residents of Lenawee County for the past 30 years. Provincial House currently has an opening for a full-time, second-shift Registered Nurse to act as House Supervisor. We seek a nursing professional who has graduated from an accredited RN or LPN school of nursing. The ideal candidate must possess a current nursing license in the State of Michigan. We offer excellent com- IHA's Child Health Associates of Ann Arbor has an excellent opportunity for a full time RN position, with responsibility for serving as a liaison between patients and provider staff, quality improvement initiatives, assisting in direct patient care, performing comprehensive telephone triage and patient educa- pensation and a benefits tion. Pediatric and com- package that Includes Subscribe Today! DCA - CWO WORKSHOP Assist and support special population adults in the workshop or in the community. Day shifts, Mon-Fri, We will train. __________ _________ $8.00 hr and good benefits, aqe, to be come part of 734-4B8-8196 to Recruiter. Avalon Hospice ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^—2360 Stonebridge Drive Flint Ml 48532 (810) 733-7250 (810) 733-2441 (fax) kwazny@ avalonhospice.org DENTAL ASSISTANT Full time, searching for self directed, organized, career oriented, exp assistant. RDA preferred. Please call 734-482-8500 Call 994-NEWS or 1 -800-589-6397 We are proud to use recycled newsprint ^ THE UVINCSTW C O M M U N IT Y N EW S t0**vins0 • COMNUTW • C0W8UTI OPTICIAN Experienced for private Optometric practice. No evening or weekend hours. Salary commensu rate w/experience. Send Resumes to: M- 23897 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER..... ' Within days of placing my ad in The classifieds i found a buyer for my PSR" The Daily Bargins • “the sweet spot" Andy T, Brighton puter experience required. Must be licensed by the State of Michigan. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Interested candidates should e-mail Deborah_Monty @ihacares.com or via fax to 734-971-2303. IH A health, dental, and life insurance, 401 (k), tuition reimbursement and paid time off. We also offer a generous sign-on bonus. If you are interested in working with our excellent new leadership team, please mall, email, or fax resumes to, or request an application from: ProMedica Health System Attn: Cindy Sutherland, HR Specialist Human Resources Dept 500 E. Pottawatamie St. Tecumseh, Ml 49286 Phone: 517-424-3223 Fax: 517-423-9799 E-mail: cindy.sutherland® promedica.org more information, or ^ i r^ ^0 apply online, visit the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org. EOE Member of W o r k W h e r e Y o u r W o r k M a t t e r s Director of Total Compensation MidMichigan Health, located in Midland, Michigan is seeking a Director of Total Compensation to join our growing and dynamic Human Resources team. Responsibilities of this position include the implementation and administration of pension, health and welfare benefits and compensation programs and policies for the entire health system. This position is responsible for working with senior leadership and system stakeholders to communicate and administer strategic total reward programs and incentives. This position supervises the system's total compensation team. The successful candidate will have a B/VBS degree with an emphasis on business administration, accounting and/or human resources with a minimum of seven years related experience. Previous leadership experience in administering benefits and compensation programs for mid-size employer is required. Human Resources Information System experience desired. Strong financial background, advanced Word, Excel and Access skills required. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, management experience and strong communications skills are required. Candidates may send confidential resume to MidMichigan Health, attention: Vice President of Human Resources, 4005 Orchard Drive, Midland, Michigan 48670 or apply online at www.midmichigan.org/careers. MidMichigan Health Consider a position today, and career opportunities for a lifetime. EOE www.midmlchigan.org/careers MidMichigan Health serves more than a dozen counties across the middle of Michigan with nearly 20 locations, including hospitals, outpatient centers, physician offices, assisted living and nursing homes, home care, urgent care, and a variety of specialty medical services. 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Delta Dental offers competitive salaries b comprehensive benefits including; Medical, dental, vision, 401K. pension, disability & life insurance.vacation, holiday pay, relocation, tuition reimbursement, business casual dress 8r incentive comp plan. EXECUTIVE ADMIN AS S T , Work directly for senior mgmt at AIro Steel Corp. Position requires extremely motivated individual who is able to multi-task, possesses high organization skills b has ability to work independently. Position will analyze, develop, and execute public relations programs, including coordination of media relations b special events.Creates b updates Internet content as well as supervise work of outside vendors Minimum Qualifications: Position requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field and two years of related work experience providing knowledge of public relations; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Good communication and presentation skills required. Welldeveloped project management skills, as well as able to prioritize and multi-task. Works under minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills required. Please send resume, and cover letter to: Delta Dental of Michigan; HR Dept P.O. Box 30416 Lansing, Mi 48909-7916 Fax: (517)347-5159 E-mail: hr@ddpmi.com Subject line must Include; Public Relations Specialist Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer Temporary Orthodontic Assistant University o f Michigan Department of Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry Dental Assistant needed in the Orthodontic Dental Faculty Practice on a temporary basis. Must be available four mornings per week. One year assisting experience or completion of an accredited dental assisting program is desired. Knowledge of orthodontic procedures is preferred. CDA and/or RDA certification is desired. Please fax a resume to the attention of Scott Conley at 734-763-8100; e-mail rsconley@umich.edu. Affirmative Action/Non- Discrimlnatory Employer Deliveryour advertising message to over 200,000 adult readers across our market!* Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist - FT position in busy Catholic campus ministry parish. Greet people; answer multi-line phones; purchase office .....................^__________ supplies/publications on the ResponsibilTties'include web; shop for tood/supplies meeting planning, facilifor events: maintain parish , scheduling software: preparl?*'"? weekly bulletin: create 'Je n t s 6 general admin flyers/posters; general office^^^'®®' Successful candiduties. Qualifications: date must have excellent Friendly and flexible with computer skills, includfront desk and phone experi-ing proficiency with MS ence; ability to prioritize Office. We provide an and handle multiple tasks; excellent salary 8 benefit excellent computer skills in package. E.O.E. If you MS Office and Publisher; are interested in working organized, detail oriented, for one of the areas top Benefits. Send resume and employers, please send separate cover letter which ^ r. ^ highlights relevant history Professional and Managerial and/or experience within the Catholic Church to siwaters@umich.edu. No phone calls. Visit us at stmarystudentparish.org Administrative Associate The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) seeks an administrative associate in support of sponsorship, exhibits, awards, b advertising functions. SCUP is a non-profit, higher education association within the School of Education at the University of Michigan. Please visit the university job posting website umich.edu/~jobs, job posting # 3769 for full details and to apply. Clerk, Outreach £r Neighborhood Services, • '/nn Arlxn P /T , job #06-465. We are seeking a motivated, personable and service-minded individual to join our Outreach team. 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Please fax resume 517- 789-5049 or email jmcin@lssm.org SMALL OFFICE Reception 6 Order/Data Entry. Computer skills a must. Personable 6 reliable Send resume M- 23898 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Wanted- Friday night/ weekend desk reception at local tennis club. Start Immediately! Friendly atmosphere. Tennis perks. $8.10 start.Call Mike McClure at Huron Valley Tennis Club 734-662-5514 P a r t T im e E m p lo y m e n t DATA ENTRY & EDI SUPPORT F/T or P/T position for motivated, responsible person at EDI service firm in Ann Arbor, requires professional phone manner, excellent typing & communication skills and PC experience. 734-677-3816 Attention: Ideal for anyone who cannot get out to work. Work PT from home scheduling pick-ups for Purple Heart call 9-5, Mon-FrI. 734-728- 4572.________________________ DINING ROOM SERVER Should have strong desire to work with seniors. Varied hours, must pass criminal and drug screens. Apply In person Mon-Fri 9-5pm. American House 3470 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti.___________ ESL Tutor to teach Japanese engineers. Must have TESOL or related degree 8 experience. $20-$25/hr. linguasci@aol.com_______ A S S IS T A N T DIRECTOR, H O N O R S PROG R AM Bowling Green State University The purpose of this position is to develop a comprehensive recruitment plan for the Honors Program, oversee all Honors Program recruitment activities, offer effective academic advising to Honors students, participate In the Program's Summer Orientation and Registration program for incoming students, and provide other administrative services to the Program. Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree required. Also one year e x perience in recruiting, advertising, marketing or public relations work. Official transcript(s) will be required of final candidates. Administrative grade level 15, minimum salary 40,998. Salary commensurate with education and experience. To apply: submit cover letter and resume with names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 professional references postmarked by January 26, 2007 to Office of Human Resources (Search J- 60652), 100 College Park Office Building, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0201. (419) 372-8421. www.bgsu.edu/offices/o hr BGSU is an AA/EO employer/educator. Chemist/Chemical Engineer -Manufacturer has opening for Chemist or Chemical Engineer for product formulation 8 testing. Bachelor's degree with 5 yrs R8D 8 Technical Service experience. Full benefits. Resume 8 letter to: Human Resources, Box M- 23896, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 C o rp o ra te D ire c to r of Sales and M a rk e tin g Hospice of Michigan, the nation's larget non-profit hospice health care agency, has an immediate opening for a statewide Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing. The selected candidate will be responsible for directing all sales activities and playing a leadership rold in the design and implementation of our statewide marketing strategy. This creative thinker will organize an effective and productive sales force and have the ability to integrate marketing principles and theory into practical strategies, the principle fovus of this individual will be to grow both our census and length of stay for patients on a statewide basis. Experience in managing multiple projects and the ability to develop communi^ relationships is vital. 3-5 years marketing, sales, or planning experience is required, as well as strong quantitative and quantitive skills. 3-5 years of supervisory e x perience, to Include sales management is also required. Bachelor's degree in business, health care administration, or related field required -Master's degree preferred. Hospice/Health Care e x perience preferred. Please forward a resume and cover letter w/salary expectations to the following address: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Central American Ministries, a not for profit in Ann Arbor, Ml serving poor Central Americans through housing, schools, etc. Missionbound, budget minded Exec Director sought to manage small staff 8 volunteers. Successful mgmt experience, def ree 8 Spanish required. ome travel required. Professional development experience preferred. Salary commensurate w/experience. For more info; www.camon-line. org Email resumes to: bpelcin@camon-llne.org Executive Director The Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking an Executive Director with vision, energy and skills to lead and sustain a dynamic non-profit organization. Proven management and fundraising skills required. Competitive compensation based on professional qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package included. Submit resume to search committee chair by e-mail to scaruana@ conlintravel.com, or by FAX at 734-973-0083. F A C IL IT IE S P R O JE C T COORDINATOR II ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Program MANAGEMENT Manager OPPORTUNITIES Big Boy Restaurants has management opportunities available and is look- „ . , , . . „ ing for managers that are Bachelor s degree arid 2 committed to providing experience in a exceptional experiences chijd caring institution, for our valued customers ^ years of college and and employees, at the nev^ experience in and soon to be open, Zeel? child caring institution, Road Big Boyl We Offer; •Competitive wage and benefits •Structured training or a high school diploma and 4 years of experience in a child caring institution. Responsible for residential treatment facilities for at-risk adoles- •Opportunities for growth cents. Provide supervi •A friendly, fun and pro- least 7 treatfessional work environ- ment team staff including orientation, training and evaluation of Interested Candidates; time. May apply directly at the *23,660 annually. Pittsfield Twp. Big Boy 3030 Lohr Rd. W r a p a r o u n d S e r v i c e s F a c i l i t a t o r Services include providing stabilization 8 strengthening of family w/ wraparound service planning 8 delivery. MWI IS a collaborative project of Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, Monroe Family Independence Agency, Monroe County Probate Court, Monroe County Intermediate School District 8 Monroe County Health Dept dedicated to strengthening families. Min bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology w/licensing (LBSW). M^in 2 yrs experience working w/children 8 families in outreach 8/or community based programs. Apply w/cover letter 8 resume to HR Dept Monroe Community Mental Health Authority P.O. Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161 Fax: 734-243-0145 Or may fax their confidential resume for consideration to: 734-332-9628 Marketing Manager Altiris Inc. is seeking a Marketing Manager to Provides day to day con- work in its Plymouth ofstruction supervision f o r ............................................ all construction and remodeling projects. Minimum qualifications; Associates degree in construction management or equivalent education and experience, minimum of ten years construction supervision experience, ability to use construction scheduling and computer aided drafting software, working knowledge of building codes, fire and safety quired In a software/ codes and requirements, hardware high-tech in Initial salary range is $40,918-$45,009 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is January 19, 2007. fice to define, develop, manage and measure marketing plans, programs and key initiatives. Increase lead generation and communicate corporate messaging through marketing programs, campaigns and activities at the appropriate level. Min 4+ yrs exp In field marketing, field sales, demand generation and other marketing activities redustry; 4-F yrs proven track record of successful marketing planning with measurable and quantifiable results. For Mail cover letter and resume to HelpSource 3879 Packard Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Attn: Human Resources FAX (734) 973-2445 E-mail callee@ helpsourceagency.org ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Quality Improvement Coordinator, Part-Time For non-profit social service agency. This position is responsible for coordinating the administration of Agency quality improvement activities and assisting with the planning of related initiatives. Part-time, approx. 18 hours per week. Requirements include Bachelor's Degree, two years experience in human services administra- S a le s a n d A g e n t s HO S P IC E o f mich ig an y y y y y y Collections S p e c ia lis t Human Resources 400 Mack Ave. Detroit, Ml 48201 employrnent@hom.org http:www.hom.org Equal Employment Employer Reach yo ur customers. Whether you are looking to place a classified advertising message or a display ad. no media can offer you this excellent and efficient coverage. Our sales professionals can assist you in marketing information, creative ad design,ad composition and much more at no charge to you.The Ann Arbor News offers you oneslop convience for your advertising campaign. Classified Advertising 810-844-2000 or mlive.coin/aanewsads .Swr KMl W2. SMM drib w*. M . M. Inm iTTW ta Im IMe Mis nu uviN(»nKs •' COMMUNITY NEWS S o u rce: Reach your customers! Deliver your advertising message to o"ver 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 adult readers across our market!* Classified Advertising 810-844-2000 o r o n -lin e at mlive.com/aanewsads Grap h ic Designer Part-Time Michigan Business Review, Novi Seeking a talented graphic designer with exceptional layout 8 design skills to create ads 8 promotional materials, manage prepress tasks, write advertising copy, layout special products 8 weekly publications. You must have great attention to detail, strong typing skills, good communication skills, be selfmotivated 8 work well in team environment. Copy editing skills a plus. Qualifications: • Proficient In CS2 InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator on OS X Mac • Bachelors degree preferred ; • 2-5 years experience • Flexible schedule ! Please send resume and samples to; Ritu Parr at rparr@mbizreview.com Or mail to: Oakland Business Review Ritu Parr 39500 High Point Blvd. Suite 160 Novi. Ml 48375 Help 1 day/wk. Moving, landscaping, clean-up 8 organizing work. Call (7 - 10 pm only). 717-3000 HOUSEKEEPER Should have strong desire to work with seniors. Varied hours, must pass criminal and drug screens. Apply in person Mon-Fri 9-5pm. American House Carpenter. 3470 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti. Inserters, Part-time The Ann Arbor News packaging and distribution center is seeking part-time inserters. Reliable help wanted. Hours may vary. Load advertising inserts into our automatic inserting equipment. Medical benefits offered after 1,000 hours and a calendar year. Apply in person: The Ann Arbor News Packaging 8 Distribution Center, 5690 E. Hines, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. Responsible for the collection of all accounts receivable and returned checks of the college, both student and nonstudent. Minimum qualifications: High school graduate, and 30 credit hours in related coursework and four years relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and work experience, proficiency In the use of computerized accounting programs, integrated computer systems, Microsoft Office. Starting hourly rate is $14.07 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is January 12, 2007. Interested should send completed WCC application to the Office of Human Resource Management) C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e R e p re s e n ta tiv e B o o k M a n u fa c tu r in g Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcripts (if applicable) to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor. Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497 Fax: 677-5415. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: http:// www.wccnet.edu/jobs. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA .^Washtenaw Community College more information on this tion, and one year of position and our compa- experience with general ny, please visit www.altiris.com. Interested candidates should apply online at http://jobs.altirjs.com. No phone calls please. EEO/AA IVfse: quality improvement. Excellent benefits package including paid timeoff. EOE. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: Catholic Social Services Attn; QUA IMP I COO- AAN 4925 Packard Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 or jobs@csswashtenaw.org No phone inquiries please. Automotive Sales Consulants Great Opportunity! At growing import dealership with 5 brands in Ann Arbor. Looking for someone with experience but will train the right person. •GREAT! Place to work •GREAT! Training •GREAT! Customer base •GREAT! Benefits package •GREAT! Pay plan Interested applicants contact Jim Johnson (734) 663-7770 Customer Service Sales Rep Responsibilities-greeting customers, paperwork, explaining company benefits and procedures. Flexible hours and retirement income. Call 1-877-623-9160 F IN A N C I A L S A L E S Join MetLife, today, one of the world's Largest Financial Institutions. Comprehensive Benefits, Training, Insurance and Investment Products. Industry or sales experience preferred. Dennis Koczara, Recruiting Mgr., 800-638-1186 Ext. 107, or dkoczara@metiife.com. EOE L0603FKXV(exp0208) (MI)MLIC-LD Territory Manager EBSCO Industries, a Forbes Top 200 privatelyheld company, has an opening for a Territory Manager, you will sell targeted marketing programs to business professionals. We offer protected territories with an immediate opening covering Central Michigan/ Saginaw. Our top Territory Managers earn sixfigures. Unlimited income potential. Candidates must have outside sales experience, be highly motivated, onecall closers, and desire to work in an independent environment. Advertising sales experience is a plus. Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision/Life plus expenses, profit sharing, vacation plan and more. Base salary plus commission and bonuses. Fax resume 205-980- 6766, e-mail to: mglass@ebsco.com or apply at www.ebscoeppg.com 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 Freeb'es 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 ,ee ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ThomsonShore, Inc. Thomson-Shore Inc. is a leader in complete book manufacturing 8 has a challenging opportunity for a Customer Service Representative position in our Customer Care Department, in this active role, your primary Family Services Counselor Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Try a o u r B u lle tin Board ads 810-844-2000 Washt^aw C o ^ b" College, 4800 E. Huron r^ n icate with custodiers River Dr., PO Box 1610, Business Education Building, First Floor, Rm 120, Ann Arbor, Ml. For job postings and application materials see our web site at; www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA Washtenaw lers and internal departments to monitor job activi^ through the production process. The main responsibilities will include analyzing customer specifications and needs, maintaining job files, following up with customers for missing pieces and information, tracking shipments and packages as necessary. Community College Position Qualifications: A A A A A A j : Work Where Your Work Matters MldMIchigan Health serves more than a dozen counties across the middle o f Michigan with nearly 20 locations, Including hospitals, outpatient centers, physician offices, assisted living and nursing homes, home care, urgent care and a variety o f specialty medical services. Thrive in an environment with flexible schedules, a professional team atmosphere, leading-edge technology, career and development opportunities and recognition for a job well-done. P h y s i c ia n A s s i s t a n t - I n v a s i v e Im a g in g A full-time physician assistant position Is available for a qualified candidate to work in our inten/entional radiology department. The position requires a State of Michigan physician assistant license, NCCPA certification, two to four years physician assistant experience in a procedure-based setting and one year operating room experience. MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland Visit our Web site and apply online. Consider a position today, and career opportunities fora lifetime. EOE MidMichigan Health A L ife tim e o f T ru s ted Care www.midmichigan.org/careers Communications and Advocacy Coordinator: Blueprint for Aging Full time, entry-level communications and programmatic support sought for community collaborative. Strong writing, technological, and volunteer coordination experience essential. Bachelor's degree in human services required, experience with older adults a plus. Please send resume and cover letter including salary expectation to Catholic Social S e rv ice s , attn: BFA/CACAAN fax 734-971-2730, or e-mail jobs@csswashtenaw.org with subject line BFA/CAC-AAN. Position Includes excellent benefits 8 paid time-off. No phone inquiries please. EOE There Ban easier way to sdl your stuff Required: Experience book printing and lanufacturing Minimum of 2 years customer service experience • Excellent verbal 8 w ritten communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to work in a team environment Thomson-Shore offers a wide range of benefits, including: Immediate health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Immediate vacation accrual, 100% educational reimbursement, Profit sharing, 401 (k) plan with employer match. Employee stock ownership plan, Childcare/medical flexible spending accounts. To apply for this position, submit your resume 8 application (available on our website, the Human Resource page) to: Thomson-Shore, Inc., 7300 West Jo y Road, Dexter. Ml 48130, Fax: 734-426-6233, or sheric@tshore.com www.tshore.com (EOE) Residential treatment program for adjudicated adolescent males located in Albion, Ml seeks Family Services Counselor. Problem identification and counseling of families of children in residential placement, work with referring agencies in service coordtQ^tion, assist in commuf^ reiritearatfon, relapfd'^even^blV afiTHls idential ^roup treatment responsibilities. Work schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Travel 2-3 days a week required. Masters degree in Social Work or related field preferred. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice. Psychology, Sociology or related field, progress towards Master's degree, and two years experi- positive Catholic parish ence working with at-risk and Agency relationyouth required. The sue- ships. Responsibilities incessful applicant must dude: act as Agency liaipass drug screen. TB test, son to the 14 Washtecriminal history and driving naw County parishes, famcord background checks, cjiitate and coordinate Research Associate Okemos based nonprofit institute seeks Research Associate to add to a growing interdisciplinary research team. Applicants should possess at minimum a Master's degree, PhD preferred, with a minimum of one to three years of experience in a social science field. Successful candidates will possess energy and enthusiasm, _______________________________strong oral and written communication skills. Now Hiring Enthusi* have a background in astic Smiling faces! I (evaluation, grant writing Assistant Manager & public health related position, full/part time, research or programs, responsibilities include: able to organize Sales, marketing 8 clean- rnuhiple tasks. Salary ing. Must work 3 Satur- range $39-$41K + exceldays per montff. EmaH tent benefit package, questions Quaeumeto: /^plv to: M ljy jy jR . ronnieh@usstoragedepot. 2436 Wood lake'Circle, com or call 734-944-1913. Ste 300, Okemos, Ml 48864 or Parish Outreach Coordinator, PT (15 hrs/wk) Position works to nurture hr@mphi.org. MPHI is an AA/EEO employer. Social Work In -S to re P ro m o te r We're hiring reliable, outgoing to gather leads for our products in the Ann Arbor and Brighton Sears stores. You must be able to tactfully approach customers. We offer $7.50 per hr. plus a substantial bonus. We guarantee $9.50 per hr. min. for the first 2 mos. Avg. wage w/bonus is $14 per hr. P/T, flex hrs. For Brighton call Shawna @1-800-222-5030 Ext 6612 For Ann Arbor call Dave @1-800-222-5030 Ext 6569 EOE DFWP M/F H/P PRINTING SALES Diversified 4/C web printer w/national sales base headquartered in Cincinnati, OH needs sales rep w/experience in specialty magazine, business-to-business catalogs 8web commercial work to cover northern Ohio/Michigan. Strong prospecting skills required. EOE. Resume to C .J. Krehbiel Co,ATTN RKrehbiol 513-271-6082. A n t iq u e s , A r t a n d C o l le c t ib le s Scott Antique Market Ohio Expo Center - Columbus Jan 20 8 21 1-71, Exit 111 (17th Ave) (740) 569-4112 B u i ld in g , H e a t in g a n d C o o l in g I t e m s GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE Fowlerville Lumber All merchandise marked 20%-70% off. Online specials at www. fowlervillelumber.com 118 N. Ann St Downtown Fowlerville Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 9-2 (517) 223-9174 D a i l y B a r g a in A d s CONNECT WITH A GLOBAL LEADER IN DIALYSIS. Starting salary is $28,700- $31,606 w/Bacheior's degree or $32.000-$35.105 w/Master's degree. Excellent health benefits after a ninety day waiting period. Send cover letter and resume to: Starr Commonwealth Recruitment Coordinator 13725 Starr Commonwealth Albion, MI49224 Fax:517-629-2317 E-mail; eddyd@starr.org Website: www.starr.org EOE E -M AtLYO U R FREEBIE ADS TO development of cooperative programming between Agency and parishes including administering current parish outreach programs, provide educational and informational opportunities for At Fresenius Medical Care the difference you make is ! | r 3 | | in the relationships you build with your patients Sales and by providing UltraCare - our team approach to S T A N D IN G A T A care giving. We are cur- ,- D r » c c D r> A r v o rentfy hiring a Part-Time L r n U o o n U A L / o f Social Worker for our West Ann Arbor and Brighton centers. outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic? Qualified candidates must^*'® Y®^ competitive possess; Master's degree from an^® you have a desire to parish and Agency staffs, accredited school of soclaCrow with an established — ------ 1 ---------- company? Are you a team player? Some weekend and eve- appropriate licensure and train and support parish social ministry leaders and volunteers ning work. Qualifications include BA in social work, pastoral studies or other related field; strong working knowledge of and proof DINING TAB LE-M arble , 39x79, swirl, $1500 new, I $350. 218-0709 Entertainment Center - Solid oak, beautiful. 6' x 5' fits 32" TV w/enclosed shelves 8 CD racks. Must seel Was $2,300 new. Now $250.810-599-6009 Living Room Set - Sofa 8 love seat. Entertainment table w/2 coffee tables. Good condition. $350/or best offer. 734-709-2990 T R U C K -1991 Ford Ranger for parts, V-6, new tires, $300. (734) 484-3644___________________ Washer 8 Dryer - . ^ Kenmore Heavy Duty, Are you positive, dedicated, $4gg/best. 734-769-6367 committed to excellence? ____ and results driven? work • Current state licensure or willingness to obtain >propriate Must have CSW certificaDo you have reliable I tion transportation? I • Exoerience with renal orAre you honest and reliableil_ other physically ill patients^^^® Y®u professional in preferred demeanor and appearance? Aaror^'s Apple Oak 8 F i r e w o o d a n d W o o d S t o v e s • • - • /-V .. I- We offer flexible work freabi«$@annarbomaw8.com of training in Catholic so- schedules, a competitive cial teaching, prior work - - with volunteers, demonstrated experience with Catholic culture, prior leadership and training experience, community hickory seasoned fire- Do you meet ail of these wood, 4'x8'x16" $70. 734- requirements? Fund Development Coordinator to grow the organizetion's capacity to raise salary and benefits package and an annual uniform ^ YOur dream job may funds through designing, developing, impler^ent- ®®"®"‘ communication ing, and evaluating a comprehensive strategic funding plan Including annual giving, planned giving and special fundraising events. The Coordinator will also participate in community activities and represent the organization at functions and speaking engagements. Minimum of 2 yrs experience in fund raising, special events and marketing. Bachelor's degree preferred w/excellent communication skills 8 detailoriented. Send letter 8 resume by Jan. 12th to; FDC Position, HIV/AIDS Resource Center, 3075 Clark Road, # 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or suzanne@r2harc.org $1.00 per Line* *N o n -comm e rc id l advertisements The Bes t L o c a l C la s s ifie d s in p r in t a n d o n lin e 810-844-2000 on-line at mlive,com/aanewads Turn to The Livingston Community News Classifieds. You'll be happy you did. Call: 810-844-2000 or mlive.com/aanewsads Development Director, Neutral Zone -Ann Arbor Teen Center The Neutral Zone was founded by teens to provide Ann Arbor area high school youth a venue for needed social, cultural, educational, recreational, and creative opportunities. We are currently looking to hire a FT salaried Development Director to manage major gifts, corporate giving, grants, special events 8 annual giving. Min 3-yrs successful fundraising/development experience with a nonprofit. Proficiency with development database mgmt. Excel and Word necessary. Master's Degree highly preferred. Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: John Weiss, Executive Director Neutral Zone 310 E. Washington Street Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD online, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads or email us at; newads@annarbornews.com and organizational skills. Submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: Catholic Social Services, Attn: HR. POC fax 734-971-2730 or via email to jobs@csswashtenaw.org with the subject line HR-POC. No phone inquiries ___________please.___________ People's Food Coop in Ann Arbor seeks a General Manager to work with our Board, staff, 8 membership in moving our co-op Into the future with vision 8 boldness. For more info visit: peoplesfood.coop/ § m-employment.html. ubmit resume 6 cover letter to: info@peoplesfood.coop allocation. To apply, please contact Sheri Amatucci at: Sheri.Amatucci® fmc-na.com or fax: (734) 434-7255. EOE be just around the corner! The Ann Arbor News is seeking outgoing spokespeople to sell subscriptions and gather feedback at retail locations and community events. 429-5534/734-528-1516. AARON'S HARDWOOD, Seasoned, split, delivered/stacked. 4x8x18. $80 or 2 for $150. 734-730-1146 All hardwood, seasoned 8 delivery. $75, 1/cord, $140, 2/cord. 4ftx8ftx 16in. 734-604-4600 For immediate consideration A ll S easo ned C h e rry call: 616-389-4447 SPEAKER/ PRESENTER • • • H e a l t h y F a m i l i e s S u p p o r t W o r k e r Full and part-time positions available. BSW with experience. Strong social work skills to provide in-home services to families with young children in Washtenaw County. Ability to work with flexible schedule and availability for 24/7 coverage necessary. Job requires driving to sites throughout Washtenaw County in personal vehicle. PLANNER AKASHA CRYSTALS, INC. - world's leader in decorative glass 8 stone to US retail chains -requires a highly experienced, dynamic, detailoriented 8 computerskilled individual to manage Planning Dept. Requirements include familiarity w/ inventory forecasting, shipping logistics 8 warehousing, 8 advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access. Financial background w/ emphasis on costing is a Please send resume and plus. Excellent downcover letter Including town Ann Arbor work salary expectation to Catholic Social S e rv ices, attn: HF-AAN, Fax 734-971-2730. or e-mail environment, beautiful product, 8 great staff! Salary commensurate w/ experience + benefits 8 parking. Email resume to joea@akashacrystals.co Ann Arbor, Michigan firm, with a casual yet dynamic work environment, looking for a seasonal trainer/presenter to teach tax compliance seminars. Position requires travel throughout the country from one to four weeks per month late March through early June and mid- September through mid- December (a week usually consists of Mon.- Thur.; occasionally Sun.- Wed.). Salary can be paid on a seasonal or annual proration basis. Training in the seminar subject matter will be provided. Qualifications: energetic presentation style with ability to empathize with and engage adult professional audience; college degree and accounts payable/ accounting/tax or business background preferred. Please note that this position is a seasonal, entry to mid-level teach- Ing/training position, and not a clerical or accounting position. Email resume and cover letter to marianne@ balanceconsult.com SALES Todd's Services, Michigan's largest residential landscaping CO., is seeking a selfmotivated, aggressive, honest sales person. Must have in home sales experience. This position is 6 days a week during peak season with Saturdays and evenings mandatory. Product knowledge helpful, but not necessary. Excellent pay with great benefits package. This job will take a lot of commitment, but is very rewarding. Please fax resumes: 810-231-4778, attn: Sales Position. Sales $80/face cord delivered, $100 stacked. 323-9508 Firewood - seasoned - -covered and dry - mixed "hardwood - face cord $50 delivery possible, charge depending on location. 810-523-4637. FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwoods. $75 face cord. Delivery available. 734-663-2595 KILN DRIED Mixed Hardwoods $100. Air Dried $80. Birch 8 Cherry Avail. 517-629-9218 Seasoned firewood, all hardwood, $80 per face cord. Delivered. Please call (734) 231-7538 Breadmaker - II Turbo Baker. $15. 517-546-2699 BREAD MAKER - Turbo Baker. $15. 517-546-2699 CHAIR-Swivel rocker upWe Are Seeking _h_o__ls_t_e_r_._ $_1_8_._ 2_2_5__-_4_4_30 Training, mentoring Fishing Shanty - $40 and business plan systems are provided. Call Todayl Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti Jeff Stabnau 662-8600 ext. 111 Chelsea or Dexter Barb Lunarde 734-426-1487 Saline or Milan Dennis Pearsall 734-213-6745 (517) 546-2699 FISHING SHANTY - $40. 517-546-3699______________ SOFA - 86" gold upholstered. $33. 225-4430 TABLE, COFFEE - Marble top. $35.810-225-4430 Weight Bench - $40. w weights. 517 546-2699 WEIGHT 6 BENCH S E T - $40. 517-546-2699 H o u s e h o ld i t e m s jobs@csswashtenaw.org m, fax to 734-996-2552. with subject iine HF- or 123 N Ashiey, # 110, AAN. No phone inqui- Ann Arbor Mi 48104. ries please. EOE. 1 Mattress Set, 2 piece new queen pillowtop w/ warranty.Sell $100. Can Deliver 734-891-8481 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12,2007 w w w .m liv e .com / c la s s ifie d s CLASSIFIEDS I C9 1 set, 3 piece King pillow top MATTRESS ^ T , still in bag. Deliverable. Only $195. 734-891-8481 Best Mattresses @ Warehouse Prices. 734-665-8900. vanwinklemattress.net Daycor • 30" stainless steel, duel fuel range w/ convection. Like New, New $5000, $2500/best. (734) 995-9651_____________ Dining Room Set Henredon, Medium oak, hutch, table, 6 chairs, seats 4-10. Mint. $1499/best.734-994-9171 Dining Set, Contemporary, Marble table (black tone), 4 steel chairs. Almost new! Mint! $700 484-5510 Leaving State Must Sell, wiH sacrifice our house full of beautiful near new furniture, items include: traditional 3-piece sofa, love seat & chair, cost over $3,000; will sell all 3-pieces for $1,550. Also have, cherry 12-piece king size master bdrm suite, cherry 10-piece queen size bdrm suite, two 3-piece cherry coffee table sets, two grandfather clocks, cherry sofa tables, five-piece cherry pub . set, fe-piece cherry game set, mirrored pedestal plant stand, gorgeous 11-piece cherry formal dining room suite, many decorative lamps, large executive cherry office desk, pictures, silk trees, mirrors & etc. All less than 3 mos. old & in perfect condition. Must be sold as soon as possible. Please call 248-293-0744 M u s ic a l M e r c h a n d i s e Bichon Frise - ACA reg. w/papers. 6 males left $500/ea. (517) 423-5706 PIANO - Yamaha cherry £r burled walnut console. Excellent condition, w/ bench $2,400. 734-662- 0459_________________________ WKND LIQUIDATION PIANO SALE Starts Fri. in Jackson. Over 170 new & used grand pianos, consoles, organs 8 digitals from a recent store closing. Names like Yamaha, Steinway, Roland & most other Major brands. All major brands. All units must be sold 8 all offers will be considered. 877- 651-7045 for details. S w im m in g P o o l a n d H o t T u b s , HOT TU B '07 NEW, 40 jets. 6 person, $3200. Can deliver 313-586-0008. HOT TUB, Waterfall jet, 7-8 person, with cover Was $8,900 New. Now $3,800. 734-546-2063 HOT TUB, Waterfall jet, 7-8 person, with cover Was $8,900 New, Now $3,800. 734-546-2063 Sewing Machine My great grandma McCoy's. 1890-1910 Ruby treadle $250/best. 734-475-6000 WASHER/DRYER - GE, like new, clean, white. $500/set or best offer. Please call 734-439-0363 Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Crafter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment F a rm S u p p l ie s a n d E q u ip m e n t CASE LAWN TRACTOR - Blade, mower deck, roto tiller, snowthrower. $2200, 734-426-1305 Bull Terrier/Pitbull mix mostly white w/ black patches, parents onsite $200. (734)740-7321. M e r c h a n d i s e W a n t e d l i v e s t o c k . F e e d a n d S e e d Blue Nose Pit bull pup 3 mos. old. 1 female, $500 734-323-8393 DACHSHUND PUPS, mini, smooth coat, reds and black and tan. 517-546-0985 German Shepherd AKC Pups, black 8 red, 5 males, 1st shots 8 dewormed, $500/ea. 734-699-3058______________ HAVANESEA'ORKIE MIX - 2 Mates, vet checked. Ready to go. $600. Call 517-260-0304 Jack Russell Terrier Pups Cute w/spots, family raised.Shots, tails 8 dewclaws. 517-456-7866 LAB PUPPIES field champ bloodlines, deer tracking, excellent temperment, black, $250. 734-323-7259 Maltese Poodles, Yorkies I etc non shedding designer breeds. Shots, wormed, litter training. $400-$1000 517-404- 3045, 517-404-1028. vyww.puppv-place.net NEW YEARS RESOLUTION Adopt a Cat at Mosaic Feline Refuge, A2's Best Kept Secret. Featuring: St. Nicholas, long fur, grey 8 white, calm, sweet, bearing gifts of love. Mikey, black, sleek, wraps around your ankles. Windsong, 12 wk purrry girl. Visit, Fall in Love. Take Home 1 or More, Great Stress Busters. $80 Adoption Fee. 734-332-1621; 734-663-1618_______________ Pacific Parrotlet 2 years old $130 (734)846-6459. PEKINUAHUASBrindles, blacks 8 whites, shots, wormed, sweet. $250-$275. 734- _________ 846-1911__________ Pit Bull Pups, ADBA reg. $200-$400/best Brown, seal, white, brindet, buckskin. 734-368-8494 Poodle Stud, Standard AKC/CKC Cream, 1 1/2 years old, proven. $500 (810)385-6541.____________ Pug Pups - Pure Breed, no papers.1 black male $400. 2 black females $450 ea. (810) 923-6265 Im o o r f O e n ffe r ;• 2 S 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 Tyes., Wed., Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 10:00 - 4:00 ( H v W i l l D a i u l ® [ 2 5 5 7 J B [ l l im CERTinED ZOOS HONDA ACCORD EX Auto, 25K, VTHC. FTII, AlC. PS. 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(734) 961-0874 FORD TAURUS SHO '97 120K, fully loaded, white, automatic, good condition. $3300.734-439-0363 Ford Taurus SE '99 - Great condition! A/C, auto start, records, 114K 3800/best. 734-699-4403 FORD TAURUS S E '05- 17K, power, CD, spoiler, $10.200. 734-320-2752. Honda Odyssey EX '04 - . Auto A/C CD power 25K $16.700. 734-320-2514. Mercury Sable LS '04 - Loaded, 23K mi, $12,900. 734-997-0522 or 810-599-3989 Hyundai Sonata V6 '06 Auto power 18K warranty $12,200. 734-320-2514 MITSUBISHI GALANT '01 Auto, air, power roof, excellent condition. $5500, 734-883-4814 Toyota Avalon '03 TOYOTA CAMRY LE '00 160K mi, auto, white, 3.0 V-6, good condition, 2nd-owner, $4,500. sunghic@umich.edu 734-764-8151/763-8435. Toyota Corolla L E '04 - loauici, icmuic aian,**^ix A tn 30K 4-door auto power Clean. $13500, 761-1143 g j f i f i f i d Ford Explorer Sport '98 2 door, moonroof, leather seats, 93,000 mi $3400. 734-741-5850 Ford Explorer XLT '02 V8, 4 door, auto, 4 WD, DODGE RAM SLT1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 '00 61K, dk blue, $11,890 Saturn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 FORDF-250 '05 -4 x4, Ie7ther“ remote sta^rt'^k Standard cab, gas, plow FORD WINDSTAR SEL '00 Loaded, leather, power door, extra clean, 73K mi. Reduced - $6,850 Saturn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 Nissan Altima '01 - 28K, Auto, air, leather, power, $9500. 734-528-2890. ypsilanti-imports.com Nissan Altima SL '04 - 40K, 4-door, leather, roof $11,800. 734-528-2890. ypsilanti-imports.com TOYOTA CERTIFIED SELECTION '03 Avalon, Silver, low FORD Flatbed F-350 '94 Gas 6 cyl.,Dually, runs perfect. 9 4Kmi, $1800. (734) 262-0905. Ford Ranger '92 - Runs good, looks good. Low miles, $850/best. 734-330-7697. PONTIAC BONNEVILLE '03 SLE, 42K, silver, loaded. $13,920 Saturn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 PONTIAC VIBE '06 - Only 5K, CD, air, $11,500. 734-528-2895. ypsilanti-imports.com '02 Camry SE V6 equips ped '03 Camry LE, 3 to choose A T V s a n d Q u a d R a c e r s Ford Ranger '96 - Auto, V-6, cap, A/C, owned by elderly man. Looks & runs like new. $2,950. 734-883-5252 H o n d a R a n c h e r E S '05 10 mi, $4350/best (734) 485-0042 GEO Prism '01 Red sedan, V4, AC/CD, auto. 98K mi, power locks, $2,900 734-997-0858 734-276-1725 H e a l t h , F i t n e s s a n d S p o r t in g G o o d s ISUZU RODEO '95 Red, 4 door, 5 speed, 4WD. Runs/Looks Great. $2400/best, 734-646-1468 Pontiac Sunfire '02 - 2 door, red, 4 cyl., good mpg., 1 owner, 63K mi., $5.999. 734-417-1827 Pontiac Sunfire '04 Auto, A/C CD power roof 36K red $7,300. 734-484-0849 SATURN SL2 '93 Super clean, 93K auto $3,265 Saturn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 SAAB 9-3 '99 - burgundy, '25 86K, auto, loaded, heat- ,2^ 5?'^ ^ ed seats, CD, moonroof ® ’ $5995/best 734-834-7962 ,25 -------------------------------- 04-05 Matrix, stick or au- TOYOTA CAMRY LE '96 - to 106K, $4,850. '04-06 Prius, choose CD$10,800 734-528-2899 ypsilanti-imports.com Toyota Sienna '98 - 138Kmi, 1 owner, CD, tires almost new, Excellent! $5900. 662-9095 VW JE T TA '03 53K miles, automatic, $10,365. (734)449-0655. VW PASSAT Station Wagon '01 - GLX. fully loaded, one owner. $7,900, 734-883-4814 Ford Explorer '03 4x4, 4- door auto A/C CD power 30K $9900 734-484-9901 $17,500. 734-747-6664 ISU2U CUBE VAN '01,15 ft 9 in, 175hp diesel, auto 205k mi, complete en- Honda CRV E X '02 AWD gine rebuild at 110,000 loaded sunroof 48K mint miles, All service records $14,500. 734-474-6370. done by authorized deal- HONDA ELEMENT EX '03 $9500. 734-368-1262 Ford W in ds tar SE '02 Fully loaded, $6,600. (734) 260-4044 MERCURY V IL LA G ER '97 fully loaded, excellent condition $2900 734-260-4044 4x4, black, 38K, perfect condition, moon roof, won’t last at $14,890 Saturn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 or 231-218-1941 TOYOTA PICKUP 1992 179,000 miles, v6 4x4 MERCURY V IL LA G ER '01 Silver, 105K mi, all power, good condition. $3900. (734) 222-0688 TOYOTA TACOMA'99 - yours! 2X4, $6,300. '03-05 Rav4 - 6 to (313) 605-4349 swanimportauto.com VW Passat '0 3 -1 .8 Turbo, sun roof, heated seats. VW Monsoon AM/FM/CD. Snow -isummer tires. Clean, 1 owner. 45K. $13,499. 248-752-0122 Jeep Grand Cherokee '04- 35K, very good condition, rebuilt title approved by state, $17,000 /best. 517-403-1056 manual 5-speed, good condition. $3,700. call Josh (734)904-1857. C la s s if le d s w o r k . .. BiLLARD POOL TABLE 8' in carton 1" Italian Slate, $1950 new, sell $900. Cal! 734-546-2063 Brand New Bowflex 3 n1 compactlength,Treadmill Stepper,climber.Comput er $2100. 734-709-0433 3.0 V-6, green, 124K, looks good, runs great. $2,200. (734) 904-1687 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE '92 Great body, good engine 140K. Great tires/ rims, bad tran $1000 994-5993 Saturn SL2 '01 - 4 door, auto, 50K mi., excellent condition. $5.900. (734) 883-4814 SATURN Station Wagon '97, Excellent, $2500. 734-260-4044 F A S T ! choose! '04-05 Sienna - Safe pick! '05 Sequoia 4x4 LTD Wowl '06 Solara SLE Convertible '03-05 Tacoma - 6 avail. '03-04 Tundra, 4x2 or 4x4 VW Passat Wagon '04 PRICE DROPPED!-4 cyl turbo, moonroof, CD, Onstar, silver/gray, Under warranty 19K $16,500. 734-663-5087 TOYOTA 4Runner '04 27,000 miles, excellent condition, V8, 4WD, VSC, moon roof, remote start, tow pkg, $23,450. Please call (734) 272-1461. Toyota Pickup '92 - 183K, 5 speed, 2x4, fiberglass cap, bedliner, well maintained. $1900, 769-9223 Pontiac Montana '03 - 56K, 1 owner, all power accessories & air, + alarm system, excellent $7995, 734-544-0997 V e h i c le s W a n t e d T r u c k a n d C a r s P a r t s S U V s Toyota Land Cruiser '00 96K, 4.7L V8, silver, AWD, heated leather, tow pkg. $18,500. 734-433-9498 Truck Beds. '96 Ford and '96 Chevy, both exceL lent, $600/best each. 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(734)429-2056._____________ Honda Civic '97 - 2 door, manual, new brakes, $3,950. 734-449-4605 After 6 p.m. Ask for Russ Honda Civic LX '02 - 50K, auto, air. power, CD $8,800. 734-528-2895 vpsilanti-imports.com Jaquar MK IX '60 - Touring sedan, good original car. $15,000/best Also, Jaquar MK VII '52 - In primer $5,000/best 734- 216-6600 CHEVY MALIBU '03 - 47K, Great shape. Clean! $5900. Must sell. 810-229-4509 B u d g e t W h e e l s , U n d e r $ 3 ,0 0 0 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited '01- 5 spd, leather/sunroof, loaded, 72K adult mi. Excellent $6800. 248-855-2349 B M W 5 2 5 i '9 4 - Fully loaded runs great, 174K. $2400. 734 477-5188 Chrysler PT Cruiser '02 - 26K mi., taupe, new carpet & brakes, 2 yrs. left on extended warranty. Excellent condition. $10K. 734-973-6324 HONDA CIVIC EX 03 59K mi. 2 door, 5-speed, good condition, Silver w/ black interior, ABS, Air, alarm, AM/FM/CD, cruise, custom wheels, moonroof, power locks & windows, $10,500. new tires, 3 2+ MPG Itcras @comcast.net, (810)229-2856._____________ Chevy Camero Z28 '83 - T top, blue, clean, excellent project. $1200/best. 734-781-5890. Chevy Cavalier '97- auto, 4 dr, 92K, looks & runs good $2400/best. 734-945-1065 DODGE HEMI MAGNUM '05 red, 24K mi, loaded, $26,000 or best offer Days call 517-787-2650 or 517-740-1112 Nights Call 517-592-5024. H O N D A C IV IC E X '04, 31,500 mi, 4 dr, auto, grey exterior, excellent. Loaded, AB S, front & side air bags, moonroof. cruise, alloys, $13,800. (248) 553-0200 CHEVY NOVA '88 - 4 door, 84K, runs and drives great, $800/best offer. 734-846-0490 FORD FOCUS '01 - 49K miles, 3 door, 5-speed, good condition, RED exterior, GRAY interior, 4 cylinders. Air, CD. cruise control, moonroof, tilt, $6,000. (734) 255-8694. HONDA CIVIC LX '04 4 door, blue. 41K miles, extra clean. $12,740 Saturn of Plymouth (7341 453-7890 Chevy S-10 '94 - Ext. cab 4 cyl., auto, no rust.great mpg., looks 8 runs good. $2,450. (734) 649-5417 F o rd H y b r id E s c a p e '05 - Clean, 28K mi., $21,000/or best. MJ (734) 476-2607 HONDA CR-V E X '98 - 65500 miles. 4 door, Automatic, Silver AWD, Air, Alarm, Good Condition, CD, Cruise Control, Power locks/windows. $7200 (734)663-6961.__________ Honda Element EX '04 - 20K, AWD, power, $10,800. 734-528-2899. ypsilanti-imports.com Auto Directory TO PLACE AH AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads/ Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News "tST NEW AND USED CARS SALINE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP 734-429-9431 HOWARD COOPER HONDA/VW/Porsche/Audi 2575 S. State. 761-3200 HOWARD COOPER AUDI Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 12, 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 2007-01-12 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4410">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 12, 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 19, 2 0 0 7 ' «!,-r - - . - .. , • . - . ■ : . www.mlive.com r r Pitching in to assist community JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Volunteer Lois Romans stocks shelves with items th a t were donated to Love INC by members o f First Presbyterian Church o f Brighton. Love INC also has helped needy people with rent money and car repairs. Last year, th e organization came to the aid o f 380 people. Churches band together for Love INC Growing clearinghouse enables people in need to find help BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r An initial coalition of seven churches in Livingston County has now grown into a network of 26 churches that’s helping as many as 75 county residents every month. Love INC (In the Name of Christ) is a national organization that began in Livingston County in 2005. The basis of Love INC is a clearinghouse, which is nothing more than a phone bank at a member church where volunteers receive phone calls from people in the community with needs that range from needing help paying rent to needing help repairing their car. Last year, the organization came to the assistance of 380 people. The Rev. Brian Tweedy from Cornerstone Evangelical Church in Brighton Township, one of the participating churches which houses the clearinghouse, has helped Love INC grow. “Love INC is a wonderful model for helping people,” says Tweedy. “Clients no longer have to go from church to church or from agency to agency. We have up to four volunteers who answer the phones Monday through Thursday. Each church offers its own ministry run by its own coordinator.” Volunteers match clients with the church that has the appropriate ministry and volunteers. “Love INC is a strategy to help Christian churches help neighbors in need,” says executive director Katherine Janego, who took over the post in October. “We are a clearinghouse. A client calls us in need, and we find all the resources available in the county. God works through us. We just answer the phones and things seem to happen.” Contributions from partner churches pay Janego’s salary. All the partnering churches have their congregations fill out information about ways in which they are willing to volunteer. Some provide transportation, others offer to do mechanical repairs, some rake leaves. “We believe that everyone has a talent and a gift to give,” says Janego. “Certain churches have dedicated money to help with utility payments or mortgage payments. We have a long interview with a client to make sure their needs are being met appropriately, and might pool the resources of several churches to pick up a bill. All checks are written directly to the mortgage or utility company, and never directly to the client.” Some of the churches offer hands-on ministries where anything from furniture to bedding to toiletries are offered. Janego says the agency has hundreds of volunteers, and her goal is to double the number of churches involved by the end of 2007. “We had a woman in a trailer with a leaky roof call us the other day, and we had a crew of she, some with plumbing expertise, go out to her home, and they repaired everything. It didn’t cost the client a thing.” Betty Gabrielson of Hamburg SEE LOVE,A2 Director a natural fit for helpful church network Previous work also involved aiding those who are less fortunate BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r When Love INC (In the Name of Christ) needed to hire an executive director last October, they found a good fit in Katherine Janego, an active community member who had previously worked for the ARC of Livingston and had connections at a number of local agencies including the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency and Community Mental Health. “When we were told that Kathie had been hired as the executive director, I knew she was a perfect fit,” says Love INC volunteer Judy 'Trudeau, who has known Janego for many years. “She truly has a heart for everyone and knows about many of the agencies in the county. She is a hard worker, a motivator, and an advocate for the poor. She has the vision of what this can grow into.” “Kathie hit the ground running,” says the Rev. Brian Tweedy from Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, an active participant in Love INC. “Kathie’s greatest asset is her network of relationships with the agencies of Livingston County and the trust that their members already have in her. She brings to the position a love for Christ and a love for those who are struggling and hurting.” Prior to starting at Love INC, Janego managed a transportation grant for the ARC, an agency that serves people with disabilities. “The grant was to make LETS more visual in Livingston County and to improve transportation in the county,” says Janego. “We were successful in extending the hours, finding funding for new buses, and writing and receiving a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation for $70,000 for a feasibility study to show the gaps that remain in our transit JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Katherin e Janego, executive d ire c to r o f Love INC, gathers items th a t members o f th e First Presbyterian Church o f Brighton donated for needy people. system and recommend what we can do to improve it.” Patti Nowak, director at ARC of Livingston, has known Janego since she worked on the grant. “Kathie is very committed and passionate about making a difference in the lives of people in Livingston County,” says Nowak. “She has an endless amount of energy and follows through on everything she does. “When she worked on the transportation grant at the ARC, she gave as many people as she could the opportunity to use transportation and be part of the community. She also worked with the ARC’S People First group, a self-advocacy group made up of adults with mental disabilities. She provided advice to help them develop leadership skills. She continues to be a resource for people who need help.” SEE JANEGO, A2 County road projects ahead M a j o r h i g h w a y s t o g e t u p g r a d e s BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r All of the major highways cutting through Livingston County - US-23, M-59 and 1-96 - will have work done this year, Michigan Department of Transportation officials told local officials at a gathering earlier this week. “It’s a very aggressive construction schedule here in Livingston County,” said MDOT spokeswoman Kari Arend. “We ask motorists to be patient and check our Web site.” An upgrade of M-59, the most expensive of the state projects, will expand it from two lanes to five lanes - or a four-lane roadway with a boulevard - from 1-96 near the Tanger Outlet Center in Howell Township east to Crestwood, on Howell’s western border. The project is the first phase of a two-year effort costing $28 million that will take the expanded road from 1-96 to east of Michigan Avenue (Mallard Pond) in the city of Howell. The M-59 work will require daytime lane closures from April through August and close major intersections such as Highlander Way, Byron Road and Michigan Avenue, although no more than one at a time. Pat Convery, Howell jArea Chamber of Commerce president, expressed concern about possible construction work taking place on M- 59 during the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, scheduled for June 23-25. MDOT officials told Convery that no work would take place during Balloonfest. The M-59 work is not expected to be completed until November 2008. In a project costing $8.2 million, US-23 will get a major face-lift from Silver Lake Road In Green Oak Township south to Barton Drive in Ann Arbor that will involve resurfacing, bridge and other repair work. The result will be major bottlenecks for much of the construction season. The US-23 project will mean 24-hour lane SEE ROAD WORK, A2 B o a r d t o r u l e o n a t - r i s k t e e n d i a r y f o r c l a s s r o o m u s e Panels OK book that had drawn complaints from 2 parents BY CASEY HANS N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The controversial book “The Freedom Writers Diary” has received approvals from three Howell Public Schools curriculum groups, making it likely the book will be cleared for classroom use by the school board next week. If approved, the book will continue to be used as a supplemental text for an advanced high school literature class for the second semester of the 2006-07 school year. The school board is expected to vote on the book’s use with passage of a larger package of District Curriculum Council recommendations Monday, according to board President Sue Drazic. The districtwide council met Jan. 11 and a committee of English-language arts teachers SEE BOOK,A2 ■ Rick Fitzgerald's commentary on the book, B1 INDEX Achievers B3 Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Retail Report B5 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Volunteers B4 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Celebrating diversity In honor of this month’s Martin Luther King holiday, the Livingston 2001 Diversity Council and the Howell High School Diversity Club are sponsoring a performance of the Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit’s “Speak for Yourself,” a play about race and hope, on Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Howell High auditorium. The performance is a portrayal of what teenagers of African, Asian, European, Hispanic-Latino and Middle Eastern descent experience living in metropolitan Detroit. Following the performance, a University of Michigan faculty member will lead a discussion, something the Diversity (Council and Diversity Club leaders believe will continue as an ongoing community dialogue on diversity. There is no charge for the performance, but donations will be accepted at the door. The Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit is an internationally acclaimed professional performing arts training program that achieves youth development through the arts. INSIDE He keeps rolling Roller hockey keeps Brighton teen on the move, even during chemotherapy treatments. Ci For the health of It Our Healthy Living section will bring you up to speed on tips for staying healthy and keeping fit throughout the year. Inside ■/ A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007 Arson fire investigated BY SUSAN L. OPPAT N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Michigan State Police will investigate the possibility that an arson at the former home of a Livingston County Sheriff’s deputy could have been related to his job. Deputy Jason Baker’s former home in the 11000 block of Rathbon Road in Cochoctah Township was destroyed early Sunday. Howell Area Fire Marshal Les Rodwell said the house was vacant, and estimated damage at $120,000. No one was injured, but firefighters from Fowlerville, Hartland and Shiawassee County’s Burns Township had to be called out to assist in battling the blaze. Sheriff Robert Bezotte said Wednesday that “we don’t really know anything right now,” but that state police are looking into the possibility the fire was related to Baker’s job. Bezotte said he was not aware of any recent threats against Baker. Baker is the former Pinckney Community Schools police liaison officer. He left that post in April 2004 and is assigned to road patrol. First District Headquarters Detective First Lt. Gene Kapp said a dog trained to identify accelerants from an arson fire did find evidence at Baker’s former residence, and that the evidence was collected to be analyzed by the state police crime lab. Japanese eatery is planned Brighton site at Grand River and Main BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r A Howell couple is planning to open the Brighton area’s first Japanese restaurant in a small downtown shopping center. Sushi Zen, as the restaurant will be called, is set to open by March 1, said Jongyoon Kim, who will own the restaurant with his wife, Felisha. It will be located in the shopping center at Main Street and Grand River Avenue, in the space formerly occupied by Tiffany’s Pizza. Jongyoon Kim says the couple chose Brighton for a couple of reasons. “Brighton is really growing, I think the area is really nice,” he says. Also, they will fill a void in the local restaurant scene. The restaurant - which Kim calls a combination Japanese steak house and sushi bar - will have seating for 50 and 15 employees. The 1,650-squarefoot building is in the process of being renovated. Lindhout Associates is the architect, and Brighton builder Stan Schafer is doing the renovation work. Kim, who along with his wife is originally from Korea, will have one Korean item on the menu - bulgoki, which Kim describes as “beef with a special sauce.” Busy people on a short midday break will be able to order several kinds of lunch boxes for takeout. Spad's site gets new owners BY LEANNE SM ITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r New owners have taken over Spad’s Italian American Eatery and renovations and a new menu are under way. Portage Lake residents Mike Sylvester and Kevin Ditmore will be renaming the restaurant at 10290 Dexter- Pinckney Road, located across from Pinckney Community High School, Pinckney Pub & Grill will remain open for lunch and dinner throughout renovations, which include opening up the space to create a circular bar and open cooking area, Sylvester said. The restaurant will specialize in pick-your-own-size steaks from eight to 80 ounces and a one-size, one-price pizza with unlimited toppings. Sylvester and Ditmore also are partners in 'Trumpp’s, a Detroit topless dance and strip club, but plans are to keep Pinckney Pub & Grill strictly a family eatery, Sylvester said. “We’ve always talked about having our own place here and when this opportunity came up, we grabbed it,” Sylvester said. Pinckney Pub & Grill is open from 11 a.m.- midnight Sunday-Wednesday and 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thursday- Saturday. The phone number remains the same, 734-878- 1595. ROAD WORK FROM A1 Construction planned for US-23, M-59,1-96 closures in the northbound lanes from Barker Road in Whitmore Lake to Silver Lake Road from March through June, and on southbound US-23 from June through August. 1-96 is in line for $2.6 million in upgrades, including milling and repaving from M-52 in Ingham County to M-59 near Howell, with single-lane closures from June through October and double lane closures for four or five weekends. Also planned on 1-96 is reconstruction of the Spencer Road interchange in Brighton Township, which will involve ramp closures July through August and alternate lane closures by direction, with work to be completed by Aug. 15. Also on 1-96, Arend said, ramp work scheduled for July and August 2008 could be moved up to this summer to coordinate with the Howell city project on D-19. MDOT Engineer Lynne Kirby of the Brighton 'Transportation Service Center, who presented the program, said expansion of M-59 east of Howell to US- 23 in Hartland remains off the schedule. Livingston County officials and community leaders in Hartland and Oceola town- SONIA GOTTFRIED,THE UVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS ships have pressed for a fouror five-lane highway, arguing that growth in the area has overloaded M-59 in those areas. The busy road, which handles mostly commuter traffic, is four lanes from Pontiac to US-23 and two lanes to 1-96, where it ends. In county road projects. Road Commission Managing Director Mike Craine says 2007 will be a light year with only a few major projects, two of them involving bridges. Also, Old US-23 will be “rehabilitated,” in Craine’s words, for 3.5 miles between Crouse and Faussett roads in Hartland and Tyrone townships. That $1.6 million project will be paid with mostly federal and state funds. In a $1 million project, the bridge on Fowlerville Road over the Conway-Cohoctah- Union Drain in Conway Township is being replaced. A $700,000 project to replace the Mason Road bridge over the Red Cedar River’s West Branch on the Iosco- Handy township line began last month and is scheduled to be completed by June 1. Also likely this year is a contract with Genoa Township to pave the gravel portion of Conrad and Challis roads. The mile-long project is projected to cost $1.3 million, with the township paying for the work. The Road Commission will also begin preparatory work this year on the plan to widen to five lanes East Grand River Avenue in Green Oak and Brighton townships from US-23 to Pleasant Valley Road. Craine says $4 million in federal and state funds has been set aside for the project, scheduled for 2008. Tom Tolen can be reached by calling 8 10- BOOK FROM A1 Story called 'inspirational' but 'R-rated' as well as a K-12 ELA committee met earlier this month and recommended that the supplemental book be used. Any student or parent who is uncomfortable reading it will have alternative books from which to choose, said Drazic, who attended last week’s Curriculum Council meeting. Those students would likely read the alternative as an independent study for the class. The book in question chronicles individual diaries of 150 at-risk teens from Long Beach, Calif., in 1994, and is the subject of a movie that opened last week starring Hillary Swank. It was pulled from use in Howell High School in recent weeks after two parents sent e-mails to the district complaining that the book contained profanity, drug use and sexual references. School officials said the book did not go through the proper curriculum channels for approval. Drazic said that the book was not taken beyond the high school principal’s level two years ago; the district became aware of it only when parents complained. “We are going to tighten it up and we’re going to watch it carefully,” Drazic said of the district’s future book-approval process. “The Language Arts Department is trying to really address these supplemental books.” Books used in the district are considered either core or supplemental. Drazic said the Curriculum Council is putting together a comprehensive list of core books and also will review at any supplemental books in circulation. In the case of “The Freedom Writers Diary,” the district is considering putting a note in the class syllabus so that students and parents are aware at the beginning of the school year that the book is being offered. Supplemental books are often purchased by teachers or students, but still must go through the approval process, Drazic said. At least one school board trustee, Wendy Day, has said she is not comfortable with this book being used in the classroom, although she said last week that she has not read it. “It has repeated oral sex and swearing,” she said. “It pushes the envelope on what many of us consider acceptable. Maybe the alternative should be the text that is recommended” for students, she said. Vicki Fyke of the Livingston Organization for Values in Education called the book “a good inspirational story,” but said it was “R-rated” and questioned its use in the classroom because of the frank language. “I don’t know why we would want to use a book that uses the F word so many times,” she said. Christia Butler, a Howell elementary school teacher who sits on the K-12 Curriculum Committee, said students should be challenged in their studies and they should not be sheltered from life. “Some bad things happen to people,” she said. She encouraged the community to “look at the book as a whole and not the little pieces we’re pulling out.” Casey Hans can be reached at chans@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2005. LOVE FROM A1 Church volunteers help in various ways Township is a recent client of Love INC. She says she is a single mom with three children and has a disability, and that by the time she pays all the bills, she’s had no money left for furniture. “I never experienced anything like this in my life,” she says. “I lived in my house with my three kids for two years with practically nothing. Love INC provided us with all our furniture. We now have a couch and a coffee table, bed springs for our mattresses and chairs for the kitchen table. It’s such a blessing. I want people in the community to know when they give what a difference it makes.” Gabrielson found out about Love INC through Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney, which is one of the participating churches. Janego has helped spread the word about Love INC through the county. She previously worked with the ARC of Livingston and also has been involved with Community Mental Health, the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency and the Department of Human Services. “Those connections have let us help a lot of people in need,” says Janego. “We help as many as 75 people a month.” Volunteer Judy 'Trudeau has recruited a number of volunteers to work at Love INC’s clearinghouse. “Every day there is a story of helping someone in desperate need,” says 'Trudeau. “It’s an awesome way to volunteer your time.” 'Trudeau cites the story of a woman whose bedding was recently stolen from a coinoperated laundy. “We have a blanket ministry at St. Agnes Church in Fowlerville, and by that evening the woman had bedding,” says Trudeau. “It’s a whole community coming together to help.” Janego says that they get calls from clients who are referred to them by the county’s 211 help line, and that the word is getting out. In addition to the clearinghouse, several of the participating churches put on budgeting classes taught by financial advisers who then train other people to work with clients on their personal budgets. Lisa Carolin can be reached at Icarolin® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. JANEGO FROMM Director's connections come in handy Janego was born in Greenville, S.C., where her dad was serving in the U.S. Air Force. Her parents were originally from the Upper Peninsula and they moved to Owosso when she was 5. She grew up there and met her husband, Tom, there. Janego became a medical technician and stopped working when the couple’s first two sons, Jonathan and Brian, were born. The family moved to different parts of Michigan for Tom’s job, eventually settling in Grand Rapids, where they had their third son, Matthew. “Matthew was sick when he was born, and we didn’t know what was wrong with him,” says Katherine Janego. “We eventually learned that he had Down syndrome, and I decided to learn everything I could about it. When our family moved to Brighton, I enrolled Matthew in an early education program at the Livingston Educational Service Agency.” Janego joined the board Katherine Janego ■ Occupation: Executive director of Love INC (In the Name o f Christ). ■ Age: 55. ■ Home: Genoa Township. ■ Family: Husband, Tom Janego, who works in finance, and three sons, Jonathan, a computer science engineer, Brian, a culinary student at Schoolcraft College, and Matthew, a freshman at Brighton High School. ■ Hobbies: Reading, golf and power walking. ■ Pets: Two cats, Hershey and Zion, and a dog, Morgan. ■ Goai: "To grow Love INC and double the churches involved to service more people. I want there to be more funding and more ministries. My other goal is that all people with disabilities are fully included in their community." ■ Detaiis: To contact Love INC, call 810-494-4056. of ARC of Livingston. The nonprofit agency advocates for children and adults with developmental disabilities. She also joined and continues works on a transition council at LESA that works to ensure that high schoolers with disabilities have a support program and plan in place. Janego also founded Family and Friends of Persons with Down Syndrome. She has always been involved with the church, and is a religious educator at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Bay Design Store p , W i n t e r p E S IG N S A L E ! Warehouse E v e n t U p to 7 0% o f f ! J a n u a r y 2 0 t h t h r u F e b r u a r y 3 r d Savings up to 70% off designer furniture, art, lamps, rugs, and accessories! Baker • Bausman • Drexel • Henredon • Jeffco • Maitland-Smith • Marge Carson • Milling Road Morgan Hill • Sherrill • Swaim • Theodore & Alexander • E.J. Victor and others. 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Condo owners still unhappy about Northridge Hill plans Revised site plan for development on Brighton council agenda BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The Brighton City Council is hoping a revised site plan for W phase two of the Northridge Hills condominium development will correct deficiencies that have had unit owners up in arms for more than a year over alleged site plan violations by the developer. The item was on the agenda for Thursday night’s City Council meeting, but some on council think more work needs to be done. “It still needs to be tweaked,” said Mayor Pro Tern Ricci Bandkau before the meeting. “We’re making progress, we’re just not there yet.” Developer Steve Davis, owner of Advance Craft Home ^ Builders in Brighton, said the ^ agreement that has been drawn up will address the problems. “I think it’s a good solution, and is a permanent solution, because I’m guaranteeing it for five years,” he said. Davis has agreed to obtain a $100,000 letter of credit that is good for a five-year period to draw on if any more problems occur at the site. Most condo owners are dissatisfied with the pending agreement and want more concessions from Davis. Residents have complained that many of the features he promised either have not happened, or are of poor J im B o h n a n d D o u g B e c k e r l o o k a t B e c k e r 's d e c k a n d m e a s u r e h o w m u c h t h e g r o u n d l e v e l h a s d r o p p e d s in c e it w a s b u ilt. quality. Worse yet, they have said that slopes behind their condos leading to one of the detention ponds have been eroding. “I’m not against Steve Davis,” said Bandkau, a Brighton real estate agent. “I’m just pro-homeowner, because this is the largest investment they have made in their lives.” Davis’ engineer has confirmed residents’ contention that detention pond walls are settling. That, the owners said, is causing backyards and patios, and posts for decks or balconies, to slip toward the pond. “There is some slope sliding,” soil engineer Robert Hastings, hired by Davis to perform tests at the site, told council at the Jan. 4 meeting. “Fill materials in building ‘S’ are loose because they were never mechanically compacted,” he said. Still, Hastings saw no safety problem to condo owners. “We don’t see any type of safety risk,” he said. Jim Bohn, the most vocal of the owners, disagreed. “We’re concerned with decks and patios (falling into the pond) or a massive failure of the slope,” he said. “We (also) have a concern about the devaluation of our homes,” Bohn said. “There are visible signs of instability, there are visible signs of collapsing,” Doug Becker of Northridge Hills Drive said. “My deck, my pad is still slipping.” The proposed site plan amendment would entail a number of improvements, including construction of a 200- foot retention wall behind an existing wall. Bohn said that is not enough. “To put a retaining wall in front of one that’s failing - that’s no plan,” Bohn said. “It should be replaced with one that works properly.” Other upgrades in the revised plan are the planting of several hundred ground cover plants with an extensive root structure behind one area to halt erosion, and cutting down dead or dying trees. Last summer, Davis made some upgrades in response to residents’ concerns, planting evergreens and repairing cracked curbs. But Bohn, who paid $300,000 for his 1,670-square-foot condo, says the “fix” is not working. “We’re seeing evidence of curb repairs failing,” he said. Residents of the 66-unit complex, mostly empty-nesters and retirees, paid from about $240,000 to more than $300,000 for their homes. The owners have called for a seawall-type structure, saying the plantings would be insufficient. However, Davis said it would meet the city’s requirements, and that there is no way to construct a seawall because of proximity of the condos to the water’s edge. City officials have been surprised by the problems encountered by Northridge Hills residence, saying Davis, who has built a number of residential projects in the city, has had a reputation for building quality projects. “Steve Davis is not an unscrupulous builder, we’re had a good relationship with him,” said Mayor Steve Monet. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Rich Ray to rejoin Brighton board in appointed seat Led school body in '90s; money key issue BY LISA CAROLIN N e w s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The Brighton school board will swear in a new board member when it meets on Monday. The board chose Rich Ray, 59, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dawn Boss last month. The board interviewed 10 applicants at its Jan. 8 meeting and chose Ray at a special meeting Jan. 11. Ray and his family have lived in Brighton since 1978. Both of his children attended Brighton schools. Ray served on the Brighton school board from 1991-99 and was president of the board during that time. He recently retired after 38 years in the auto industry. His last position was at DaimlerChrysler as general product manager-trucks and director of commercial vehicles. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from General Motors Institute and an MBA from the University of Michigan. During his interview Jan. 8, Ray told the school board: “Serving on the board would be an opportunity for me to help out. I believe the biggest issue facing the Brighton schools is school funding and getting it equalized across the state.” Ray will serve on the board for the remainder of Boss’s term - only until June 30. If he wants to continue, he would have to seek election in May. There will be two seats open on the Brighton school board for this year’s election. Lisa Carolin can be reached at icaroiin@iivingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2010. Howell council OKs changes in city staff New assignments effective Jan. 12 BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The Howell City Council has approved a number of recommendations from its city manager involving staff changes that include the creation of one high-level position and elimination of another. The new assignments became effective Jan. 12. City Council also accepted the resignation of Deputy City Manager-Financial Services Director Melanie Purcell, who is moving to Reno, Nev., where she has been hired as budget director for Washoe County. City Manager Shea Charles praised Purcell for her service. “Melanie has been a tremendous asset,” he said. “She set us on the path for a process where we now function much more efficiently,” he said. “She did a phenomenal job.” Purcell, 38, came to Howell in March 2005, after having been budget director in Flint during the state takeover period. Before that, she worked for the city of Milwaukee. “I have very mixed emotions,” Purcell said about leaving the town she said she has come to know and love. “I can’t speak highly enough of the council and its integrity, and (city stafD is an incredible group of talented folks,” she said. The council also approved Charles’ recommendation that the new position of assistant city manager be created, and that Human Resources Director Carol Stone be named to the post. Stone’s new assignments include serving as deputy clerk, being in charge of special projects, centralized purchasing and risk management along with her human resources duties. With her departure, Purcell’s position has been absorbed by other employees, including that of treasurer, where Catherine Stanislawski’s duties have been expanded, making her city finance director-treasurer. The net result of the job shifts is that the city now has 74 full-time employees instead of 75, which Charles projected will result in a savings of about $100,000. With the changes the city now has one, instead of two, deputy city managers, with Terry Wilson holding the position of deputy city manager-public works director. Tom Toien can be reached at ttoien® 1ivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Plans call for razing Brighton's 'pink hotel' Retail, office,condos ^ would replace " historic building BY TOM TOLEN I N ew s S t a f f R e p o r te r Before he’s done, Brighton ^ builder-developer Stan Scha- ^ fer may end up redeveloping the entire west side of downtown Brighton. His latest proposal is to raze the “pink hotel,” a city landmark at First and Main streets, and put up a building of up to four stories that would be home to retail stores, offices and condominiums. Schafer already has transformed parts of downtown with three new buildings: Alexander Place, which he built for owners Don and Linda Botka; Lynn’s Cafe, which includes a restaurant on the first floor and offices on the second floor; 9 and, rapidly progressing toward completion, Stonefire Bistro, on the other side of First and Main from the former hotel. Schafer said if the new building is approved, the ^ first floor would be for retail, ^ the second floor, offices and the third and fourth floors -if he gets a height variance - would be condos. Schafer is to appear before the City Planning Commission Monday to present his COURTESY, LINDHOUT ASSOCIATES An a r t i s t r e n d e r in g o f w h a t is p r o p o s e d f o r t h e s i t e o f B r ig h to n 's " p in k h o t e l " a t F irs t a n d M a in s t r e e t s . proposal for the first time to city planners/ He is optimistic, but acknowledges that height will be an issue. The city revised the downtown business district ordinance in 2002 to limit the maximum building height to 30 feet along Main Street. Brighton Mayor Steve Monet says the former hotel has some historical significance, and if demolished, the town would lose some of its history. “It is a Brighton landmark, and it would be a shame to see it go,” he said. Nonetheless, Monet says the proposal would be considered on its merits, as well as adherence to city codes and ordinances. Schafer has an option to buy the building, which was built around 1871 and is on the Michigan Register of Historic Sites. It is popularly referred to as the pink hotel because at one time the outside - now of brick - had pink siding. Schafer says he originally I wanted to save the building and erect two new buildings next to it, but that idea turned out to be unworkable. Architect Nick Palizzi of Lindhout Associates says there isn’t enough room between floors to install modern air handling equipment. Brighton Area Historical Society President Marieanna Bair says the building, called the Western House in its early years, is one of only four downtown structures remaining on the Michigan Register of Historic Sites. “I think it would be too bad to lose one of the few remaining early structures in town,” she says. But Schafer maintains that a new building would be great for Brighton. “I’m all for getting more people living and working downtown,” he says. “It’s going to be a benefit to everyone.” Tom Toien can be reached at ttoien® iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. List your event in the Community Calendar = THE LIVINGSTON = If y o u h a v e a n e v e n t y o u ’d like p u b lis h e d , c o n ta c t us b y em a il at: c a l e n d a r ® liv in g - s to n c o m m u n ity n e w s .c o m , o r p h o n e a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 , o r fa x a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 4 0 . C O M M U N IT Y NEWS Item s m u s t b e s u b m it te d b y M o n d a y a t 420 W. Main Street, Brighton n o o n to b e u s e d in F r id a y ’s p u b lic a t io n . Main Telephone: (810)844-2000 B u l l e t i n B o a r d Bulletin Board rates are set on a per line, per day Call (734) 994-6711 or 1-800-589-9888 or you basis: 1 -2 days $7.20 per line, per day; 3-6 days sentative. 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A-5 Professional D ire c to ry ......... ..B -5 4 A4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 19, 2007 IN BRIEF Area Brighton, club get arbor grants The city of Brighton and the Howell High School Environmental Club are among 50 state communities and groups to be awarded mini grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance. The grants, which allow up to $200 in matching funds for local projects, will be distributed for projects scheduled to be completed by June. Eligible projects include ones that develop or enhance forestry resources in Michigan including tree planting on public land, Arbor Day celebrations, and natural resource library reference material acquisition. The last week of April is designated as Arbor Week and the Friday of that week celebrates Arbor Day. In Michigan, Arbor Day will be observed on April 27. Brighton BCPA seeks student musicians The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is seeking student musicians for the eighth annual “Celebration of Music” recital and music award competition from March 18 from 2-7 p.m. Solo, duet, ensemble and chamber music performances by Livingston County student musicians are encouraged to enter. Entries will be accepted until the available performance times are filled or the postmarked Feb. 12 entry deadline has been reached, whichever occurs first. For more information or to receive an entry form, contact 810-299-4130 and press 0. McCririe to head fire authority Gary McCririe has been selected as the new chairman of the Brighton Area Fire Authority for the coming year. McCririe, who was chosen on a unanimous vote at the authority board meeting last week, replaces Kathy Jones. She resigned on Jan. 3 because of pressing business and personal demands. McCririe is Genoa Township supervisor, and one of two representatives firim that township, the other being Jim Mortensen. The other board members will continue in their positions as a result of the annual election held in December in which Tim Winship was chosen vice president, Mike Corrigan secretary and Geraldine Harmon treasurer. Winship and Harmon are from Brighton Township and Corrigan is memberat- large. Kate Lawrence and Jim Muzzin represent the city of Brighton on the board. The Brighton Area Fire Department provides fire protection for the city, Brighton Township and eastern Genoa Township. The Howell Area Fire Department covers the western half of Genoa Township by contract with the BAFD. Promotions at fire department Brighton Area Fire Chief Martin DeLoach has announced a number of promotions. According to DeLoach, the promotions are mostly a result of retirements and resignations, and not from new hiring. The promotions: Capt. John Bennington and Capt. Mark Jones to assistant chief, Lt. Matthew Smith to captain, Sgt. Paul Houhanisin to lieutenant and firefighters Matthew Herbert, Anthony Kozlowski, Michael (Steve) Moor, Michael Collins and David Lentz to sergeant. The department has 74 personnel. up from 58 last July due to recruitment and junior firefighter programs, DeLoach said. Genoa Township Support sessions begin Jan. 18 The Promise Group is a support and recovery group for young women engaging in self-harming behaviors. High school students age 14-18 are encouraged to join the group, which helps identify underlying feelings and develop healthy skills for managing stress and changes during adolescence. The Women’s Resource Center, 3471 E. Grand River Ave., a United Way-funded agency, hosts the group Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Winter session is Jan.l8- March 8 and spring session is April 19-June 7. Call 517-548- 2200 to enroll. Cost is $7.50 per week and scholarships are available. Hamburg Township Historical society seeks members The Hamburg Historical Society is looking for new members to help preserve the history of the Hamburg Township area and introduce it to others through a museum in the old village. Membership dues are $15 for individuals, $20 for families, $2 for students and $40 for businesses. Lifetime memberships are available for $200. All those age 70 and older qualify for honorary membership. Dues pay to operate the Hamburg Historical Museum, 7225 Stone St., and for supplies for archiving and storing artifacts. Members receive a monthly newsletter, 10 percent off museum gift shop purchases, opportunities to attend special history programs and listen to guest speakers and discount tickets for special events. To become a member or a volunteer, call 810-986-0190. Howell Euchre tournament to benefit center A Jan. 27 Cabin Fever Euchre Tournament will benefit Healthy Families Livingston, a program of the Women’s Resource Center. It will start at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3555 E. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Admission is $25 per person or $40 for two people and each admission includes two drink tickets for beer, wine, pop and water and hot hors d’oeuvres and snacks catered by Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. All prizes for the tournament are gas cards: First place, $150; second place, $75; and third place, $25. Preregistration is encouraged as space is limited. A list of tournament rules will be mailed upon registration or request. Call the Women’s Resource Center at 517-548- 2200 to register or for more information. District grants MOOT easements Howell Public Schools has granted two easements to the state Department of Transportation as part of road work scheduled along M-59. The first easement is on the southeast corner of M-59 and Highlander Way and the other is on the southwest comer of Byron Road and M-59 in front of Voyager Elementary School. In exchange for the easements, the state will reconfigure and construct a new drive replacing the existing north drive for Howell High School, said Associate Superintendent for Finance Rick Terres. The new drive will be west of the old one and is expected to make ingress and egress to the school easier and safer, he said. Costs for the changes will be paid for by the state, school officials said. Work along M- 59 is expected to begin in the summer, Terres added. Livingston County Levin to speak at party fundraiser Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., will speak on the war in Iraq and the Democratic Party’s “first 100 hours” agenda Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Whispering Pines Golf Course, 2500 Whispering Pines Drive, Hamburg Township. The fundraiser celebrates last November’s Democratic election win across the countjy and state, and will help Livingston County Democrats prepare for the next election cycle. Levin became chairman of the Armed Services Committee when Democrats regained control of the Senate after the election. Tickets, at $55 each, will be available at the door. Details: 810-229-4212. Diversity council elects officers The Livingston 2001 Diversity Council elected officers at its Jan. 4 board of directors meeting. Steve Manor is the president, Candye Hinton is vice president, Kathi Cartwright is secretary and Vic Lopez is treasurer. The council was founded in 1988 and is made up of citizens, business people, educators, clergy and government officials who live or work in Livingston County. Its mission is to make the county a model of respect for the rights and integrity of all people, and to make the community more welcoming, harmonious and prosperous. For more information, go to www.livingstondiversity. org. Marion Township Real estate agents offer a prayer Real estate agent Michelle Moore and assistant Louanne Lenfiste are offering some prayerful support for potential buyers who are having trouble selling their existing houses. Moore and Lenfiste, who work at The Meadows, a 147- unit condominium project south of the 1-96 and D-19 interchange in Howell, said they have no shortage of buyers, just clients who need to sell an existing home or who are having trouble making a decision in these uncertain times. They are offering the pledge of a prayer for those who sign a purchase agreement by the end of the month. The effort is designed to support the long-standing practice of burying a St. Joseph statue on the property that is for sale. “Heck, prayer can be effective and prayers are free so why not?” she said. “What do we have to lose?” Moore said the idea was spawned last Halloween when her assistant dressed as a nun and many residents thought she was real. Pinckney Holiday food drive sets a record A holiday food drive at Pinckney Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., netted 273 pounds of food and $385 in cash for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston. That is twice as much food and cash collected as the year before, said Village President Rebecca Foster, who thanked the community for showing its support. “Our food drive only lasts three weeks,” Foster said. “We were very pleased with the results.” From News Staff reports = T H K LlVrNtJSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N EW S Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act o f March 3,1879. OFFICES Main office: 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Mi 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 Our e-mail address: news@livingstoncommunitynews. com General office: Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Mi 48916 SUBMISSIONS All submissions become the p ro p erty o f The Livingston C ommunity News and will n o t be returned. 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Some addresses may be listed more than once because of multipie property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcei sale. 7916 Magnolia St., $190,000 7381 Pine Vista; $540,000 4371 Skusa Drive; $260,000 4720 Summer Ridge Drive; $239,800 Green O ak Township 9050 Cascade Drive; $800,000 10084 Fairlane; $156,000 7454 Goldenrod Court; $25,000 9444 Lake Shore Court; $225,000 6262 Shady Lane; $154,000 12344 Shady Oak Drive; $250,000 Hamburg Township 6859 Alta Drive; $318,000 4526 Beach Lane; $85,000 8740 Century Drive; $115,000 4765 Downing Drive; $159,612 9801 Front St, $1,000,000 9890 Galatian Road; $200,000 9230 Hamburg Road; $173,400 9312 Lakecrest St., $290,000 9169 Mayfred; $186,000 3391 Orchard; $300,000 10740 Pine Bluff Road; $295,000 3275 Rush Lake Road; $193,500 10016 Whispering Woods Drive; $205,000 11012 Whitewood Road; $200,124 6153 Winans Drive; $375,000 Handy Township 9844 Brandi Lane; $165,000 4560 Cemetery Road; $157,000 10568 Judd Road, W., $235,000 7680 Sharpe Road, W; $215,800 10160 Van Orden Road; $236,450 Hartland Township 5944 Bullard Road; $389,850 8495 Foldenauer Drive; $288,000 13820 Hearthstone Lane; $225,000 1518 Rernsing St., $180,000 5398 Runyan Lake Road; $260,777 1553 Summerfield Lane; THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS $331,300 1071 Thorn Ridge Drive; $350,000 Howell 1610 Acorn Valley Drive; $237,000 421 Jewett St., $153,601 1474 Mason Road; $70,000 741 Oceola St., $97,124 204 Walnut St., S; $191,335 Howell Township 5450 Burkhart N.; $75,000 1400 Durant Drive; $1,832,000 1400 Durant Drive; $3,050,000 3590 Grand River Ave., W., $519,000 3590 Grand River Ave., W.; $175,000 877 Mason Road; $50,000 540 Olde English Circle; $115,500 2685 Thistlewood Drive; $187,500 Iosco Township 18927 Bradley Road; $140,786 Hamburg Twp. buys land for fire station Construction should start this summer at Village Center BY LEANNE SMITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Hamburg Township has purchased five acres on M-36 and hopes to start construction on its new fire station this summer. The land, which cost $575,000, is in the township’s Village Center, just west of Campbell Septic Service. Voters approved a 10-year, $3.5 million bond issue last August to pay for the new facility. Plans for the building, which Hamburg Fire Chief Doug Berry expects to be around 12,000 square feet and have four to five truck bays, are being developed by architects at Grand Blanc’s CHMP Inc. Berry said he hopes they will be ready to present to the township’s Planning Commission for review next month. Final approval must come from the township’s Board of Trustees, but Berry is optimistic that will happen in time to award a construction contract in May. It’s hoped the facility will be up and running by March 2008, he said. The new station will replace the nearly 60-year-old Station No. 12 in the old village, and enable the department to better serve residents in the eastern part of the township. Berry said. “The biggest thing it will do for us is give us an up-todate facility to more equally distribute our personnel and equipment,” he said. “It will help us provide better service to our residents.” The new structure will be comparable to the department’s Station No. 11, located on M-36 near Pettysville Road, Berry said. It won’t have a training room, but will have more administrative office space, room for future expansion and possibly sleeping quarters for firefighters, he said. Most importantly, the modern building will adequately house today’s large, multitask fire trucks and all necessary firefighting equipment, which has been impossible at the old 1,000-square-foot, three-bay garage built in 1948, Berry said. Plans are to center the new building back off M-36 to keep open areas around the building and not clog the front with concrete and driveways. Berry said. “It’s good to have the land, but once we get the drawings done and get everything approved, then we’ll be really excited,” Berry said. “It’s going to be a big building, but it will be nice and we will not squander the money we’ve been given.” Hamburg Township’s fire department has three paid full-time employees. Berry, an administrative assistant and Fire Marshal Dave Shumaker, and 38 paid, on-call firefighters. There are more than 23,000 residents in the township, and Berry said there is about a 9 percent increase in runs every year. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. • Lawyer's retaliation suit against county judge dismissed BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r An Ingham County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against a Livingston County judge by a Howell lawyer who accused her of retaliation. Ingham County Chief 'Mai Judge William Collette last week dismissed the suit by Tom Kizer against 53rd District Judge Suzanne Geddis, and assessed him $300 in court costs. Kizer claimed Geddis retaliated against him for opposing her husband’s candidacy for a judicial seat by suggesting divorce litigants use another attorney as mediator. Geddis referred calls for comment to her attorney, Joe Seward. “I’m happy wift the decision, but it (the lawsuit) never should have been filed,” Seward said. “There was no basis for the suit in the first place.” Kizer said he will not appeal, adding that the suit served its purpose. “I had a duty to stand up, and the result I hope to achieve is she’s aware of who (judges) serve.” Bill McCririe, Geddis’ husband and the senior trial attorney at the county prosecutor’s office’s, lost to Carol Sue Reader in the November general election for a district court seat. Kizer said it would not be good to have two judges in the same court who are married. 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No sales to dealers. 1658005-01 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 9 , 2 0 0 7 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Calendar, B4 Volunteers, B4 Retail Report, B5 IZJ r p RICK FITZGERALD T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N ew s 'Diary' offers a look at reality, life A book that contains references to drugs, violence and sex has now been approved by three separate curriculum review committees in the Howell school district. Monday night the school board will likely approve the book as a supplemental text in an advanced English class at Howell High School. That’s the right thing to do. The book, “The Freedom Writers Diary,” was pulled from use in the class after two parents objected to the racy content. District officials determined that the book was not properly reviewed, even though the teacher sought her principal’s approval to use the book and parents were notified about its use. The book - which has been made into a movie starring Hillary Swank - is a compilation of the individual diaries of students at a California high school from 1994. That’s what makes it so good for use in a high school English class. For about as long as there have been high schools, students have complained that the literature used in their classes does not reflect the realities of their lives. I think I may have been one of the first to lodge such a complaint in the dark ages known as the 1960s. But as right as the school board will be to approve the use of this book, district officials also were right to pull the book, once they determined that it had not been through the proper review. That’s why the district has a Curriculum Council. Now that group has completed its review, the last step is school board approval. At least one member, Wendy Day, says she cannot support the book (please see story on Al). I understand her concern. None of us likes to be bombarded with foul language. References to sex and drugs, while commonplace in the popular media, can get overwhelming. Like Day, I have not read “The Freedom Writers Diary” and I’ve not seen the movie. But I value the thoughtful review of the three panels of educators that have reviewed this book and approved its use. The teacher isn’t taking her class to an NC-17 movie with graphic sex and violence. She’s offering students the chance to face the reality of the times we live in, understand the pressures and learn how to deal with them. That’s the context in which this book is being used. That’s a lesson to celebrate. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgeraid can be reached at rfitzgeraid® livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. their craft John Kelly, a m em b e r o f th e Livingston Gem and M in e ra l Society, spiits a rock in h a if as he works on a p ro je c t a t th e society's w e e k ly m e e tin g in H a r tia n d Township. Gem and Mineral Society members share workshop and social time BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r r * very Tfresday, the din of buzzing and grinding, mixed with ddfiversation and laughter can be heard in the lapidary workshop inside the Hartiand Educational Sup- *port Service Center. That’s where the Livingston Gem and Mineral Society meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "This club is for anybody who likes rotdtsj’■ says long-time member and former President David Riggs. “We have the best shop in the state of Michigan, and it’s asocial thing, too.” "JLunch is one of the most fun parts,” saj^s Chuck Amberger, the current club president. "People can link up with likeminded'* people and work at grinding. A b o v e ; B o b K r a u th e im o f H o w e ll f o w n s f i lp s h ow s S c o t t R e in h a r d t o f B r ig h to n T ow n s h ip a te c h n iq u e ; Krautheim is a silversmith who belongs to th e Uvingston Gem and Mineral Society. A t righti Bob Hansor o f Stockbridge says he has Gcdbected rocks fo r th e society for th e IS years h e has been a member. cutting and poSshing stations, do silversmithing, and we go on field trips to quarries and river beds.” There are 70 members in the Livingston club, which is a nonprofit organization and a member of the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. The club’s purpose is to promote, through education, interest in the fields of mineralogy, archeology, paleontology and the lapidary arts. The Livingston club was established in 1970 by John Johnson and Nelson Short SEE GEM CLUB, 83 Sue McEwen, a member o f the Livingston Gem and Mineral Society, creates sculptures and jew e lry from rocks th a t she sells at her store in Linden. Here, she shows a heartshaped rock th a t she is cutting and polishing. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA, THE L IV ING S TON C O M M U N IT Y NEWS F i lm c a l l s a t t e n t i o n t o a r e a w a t e r w a y s HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Pinckney Environmental Club members,from left, Sara McGinity,TonyMcClafferty, Darin McLeskey, Ashley Sudney and Rachel Walsh check th e video footage for th e ir movie on location at th e Chilson Creek trib u ta ry b ehind McLeskey's home. The film is being submitted to th e Millers Creek Film Festival. Pinckney students produced it to stress water's importance BY LEANNE SM ITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Water is so abundant in their area that members of Pinckney Community High School’s Environmental Club worry that residents may take all the lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands for granted. A short film the group is working on for the second annual Millers Creek Film Festival on March 27 aims to open people’s eyes to the importance of treating local I waterways with respect. “There are wetlands on the sides of almost all of the roads around here, and I don’t think people think about them or what effect their actions have on them,” said 17-year-old senior Sara McGinty. Organized by the Huron River Watershed Council, the Millers Creek Film Festival calls attention to the Huron River system and the many ways - both positively and negatively - people interact with its waters, said Joan Martin, a spokeswoman. It debuted last year with 11 submissions all targeted at Millers Creek, the smallest and most troubled stream in the Huron River system, she said. This year’s festival has been expanded to include films and public service announcements on all portions of the river system. Films, no more than five minutes long, may be submitted by K-12 students, adults and groups of adults and children. Amateurs and professionals may enter maximum 30-second PSAs. A $500 prize goes to the winner in each category. “I planted the seed in their ears, and they just went with it,” said Sharon Chapman, PCHS science teacher and SEE FILM, 83 Film Festival Pinckney Community High School's Environmental Club is putting together a five-minute film highlighting local spots on the Huron River system for competition in the Huron River Watershed Council's 2007 Millers Creek Film Festival. Winners and other qualifying films will be shown at the festival. ■ When: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27. Free. Live music, refreshments included. ■ Where: Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. ■ What: Films less than five minutes long and 30-second public service announcements. ■ Details: 734-769-5123, ext. 11. B 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2 0 0 7 C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K COURTESY, KIMBERLY DANE Tanger raises money to fight breast cancer The Tanger O utlet Center near Howell raised $6,742 during its Breast Cancer Awareness campaign tha t ran September-October last year and a check for that amount was presented to th e Saint Joseph Mercy Health System W arren R. and Lauraine A. Hoensheid Cancer Center Jan. 9. "We are very proud to jo in forces with the Saint Joseph Mercy Cancer Care Program in th e mutual goal of putting an end to this terrible disease th a t affects so many of our friends and loved ones," said Kimberly Dane, general manager of the Tanger Outlet Center. Attending th e ceremony are, from left, Elizabeth Gunter, Tanger Outlet Center, Or. Doug Edema, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Kimberly Dane,Tanger O utlet Center, Kathy Kasperek- Korelis, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, and Steve Schuknecht,Tanger Outlet Center. 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Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: Send highquality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@ livingston communitynews.com Scranton QB team to compete on Sunday COURTESY, BETH WALKER A QuizBusters Jr. match b etween th e teams from Brighton's Scranton M id d le School and Grand Ledge's Beagle M id d le School will a ir 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 on Lansing's PBS television station WKAR, channel 22 on th e Comcast cable n etwork. QB Jr. is th e mid dle school version of Michigan State University's pop ular QuizBusters television program. This q uestio n-and - answer g am e features fo u r students representing each team competing to answer general knowledge questions from topics as diverse as history, geography, athletics and popular culture. M id d le school s tu d en ts from 16 d if fe re n t school d is tric ts match wits in exh ib itio n contests (meaning th a t th e winning teams do not advance to fu rth e r matches). The show has been locally produced by WKAR for the past 18 years, and th e match b etw e en Scranton and Beagle M id d le Schools was tap e d in early December, The Scranton M idd le School Quiz Bowl team consists o f Brooke Armistead, Tess Bradley, Marissa Campbell, Jeremy Flammiersfeld, Andrea Lussier, Jake M ozd zierz, Emily Perry, Tom Price, Kyler Wittin g and Jeff Walker. Pictured above from le ft to rig h t are: (1st row) Jeff Walker, Tom Price, Jake M o zd z ie rz , and Jeremy F lam m ie rs fe ld . (2n d row) Princip al Henry Vecchioni, QB Jr. Host M att Ottinger, Brooke Armistead, Tess Bradiey, and Advisor Beth W alker. COURTESY MARY BERGERON TOY DONATIONS - Director o f Toys for Tots, M arine Corp League No. 161, Livingston County Sr. Vice Commandant Gary Dunn, left, and past Commandant Bill Welby, right, are receiving Toys fo r Tots d o n ation s from Sophie Peterson, Sam Peterson and Devin Jones at "Breakfast with Santa" hosted by the Knight's of Columbus Council No. 11761, St. Mary's, Pinckney on Dec. 16. COURTESY MARYBETH HESS RAISING THE FLAG - L in d b om E lem en ta ry School secondg rad e rs from W o lf Cub Scout p ack 3 4 6 co n d u c ted a fla g ceremony at th e Brighton District Library on Dec. 9, retiring the old flags and replacing them with new ones. Pictured are some o f th e 15 boys who participated in the event. Renegades win tourney The 97 Kensington Valley Renegades w ere Glacier Pointe Christmas Tournament Champions Dec. 2 7 -2 9 in Port Huron.The team includes the following coaches and players: Front row le ft to right: Goalies Jacob Price and Carlin Moynihan. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 9 , 2 0 0 7 B3 m t B i g S i s t e r , B r o t h e r h o n o r e d ACHIEVERS BY U SA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Two local volunteers have been honored for their work for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County. ^ Mary Helen Buntin is a Big Sister to Tisha, and they have been together since August 2004. Tisha says that she loves spending time with Buntin, who says, “I believe in this program with my whole K heart.” ^ Also honored was Big Brother Brent Earl who has been mentoring Chris since 2002. They like playing and watching sports. Earl says he has enjoyed watching Chris grow up and says that it’s simple to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Just pick up the phone and call them,” he says. “The next thing you know, you’re out playing basketball and having a good time with someone who needs just a little of your time and attention.” Anyone interested in learning more can call BBBS of Livingston County at 517-546- 1140. Director Shari Davis- ^ Schoech says that they need men to be Big Brothers and need girls between the ages of 5 and 12 in need of a Big Sister. “We have wonderful wom- Big B ro th e rs Big Sisters o f L iv in g s to n C o u n ty h o n o red Brent Earl, above with his little brother Chris, and M ary Helen Buntin, below rig h t w ith her little sister Tisha. en who want to be Big Sisters and are ready, willing and able to bring some joy into a little girl’s life,” says Davis- Schoech. “They are screened and ready to go.” She says they have a long waiting list of little boys who need Big Brothers. BBBS of Livingston County served more than 1,000 children in 2006. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ living5toncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2010. .. .... HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS P in c k n e y E n v iro nm e n ta l Clu b m em b e r Tony M cC la ffe r ty v id e o ta p e s th e w e tla n d s and p o n d on th e Chilson C ree k trib utary. FILM FROM B1 Club has other projects Environmental Club adviser, about the club’s participation in the film festival. “They’ve been really excited about it.” Entry deadline is Feb. 20, and junior Darin McLeskey, 16, said the club’s entry will be ready. He’s done most of the filming and narration on the project, which encompasses Chilson Creek, the Pettysville mill pond, wetlands near the Lakelands Trail in Hamburg Township and Zukey, Strawberry and Portage lakes on the Huron River chain of lakes. “I’m a runner and I go past these areas all the time,” McLeskey said. “We have a lot of wetlands that help protect our rural environment, as long as we protect them.” Entries will be judged on brevity, production quality, entertainment value and their effectiveness of portraying human connection to the waterway. The Environmental Club’s film focuses on the problems of the increased growth of lily pads and algae due to the runoff of lawn fertilizers. It looks at the recreational draw of the lakes and the trash that can be left behind, and it talks about runoff and silt from asphalt. “Your everyday life impacts the environment,” said 18- year-old senior Tony McClafferty. “Everyone should think about that more.” The two-year-old Environmental Club is also collecting batteries and computer printer cartridges for recycling and looking for a costeffective way to recycle paper generated by high school staff and students. Instead of celebrating just Earth Day this year, the club is planning an entire Earth Week, with different projects and environmental concerns targeted each day. Leanne Smith can be reached at ismith® living5toncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. ACHIEVERS Howell freshmen hold food drive The Howell High School Freshman Student Council hosted a four-week holiday food drive for the Salvation Army of Livingston County. The ninth-graders competed in their first-hour classes to bring in the most nonperishable food items. Friendly IP rivalries ensued, but it was all for a good cause. The winning class was rewarded with breakfast, compliments of Dunkin’ Donuts in Howell. As a whole, the Freshman Campus collected more than 1,100 food items. Many students were very generous with the donations they brought in, with one student donating 132 nonperishable food items. Steele joins Coldwell Banker Bonnie Steele has joined Coldwell Banker Brighton Town & Country Real Estate as a full-time sales associate working out of the Brighton office. Before joining Coldwell Banker Brighton Town & Country Real Estate, Steele met the Michigan real estate licensing requirements and completed the comprehensive Coldwell Banker training program. Howell High team places 3rd in state The We the People team from Howell High School placed third in the state competition in Lansing Jan. 12. This is the third year in a row that students from Howell have finished in the top three. Participating students included Matt March, Samantha Mihalak and David Stiles from Unit 1; Elisa Cauley, Andrew Harvey and Becl^ Turchanik from Unit 2; Sarah Barnby, Phil Nichols and Maya Patel in Unit 3; Tiffany Hammett and Kirsten Rickard in Unit 4; Kaye LaFond in Unit 4 and Unit 5; Shannon Jackson and Joe Paul in Unit 5; Maura Foley, Rikki Robertson and Nicole Sldge and Unit 6. The Livingston Community News wiil pubiish 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. P GEM CLUB FROM Bi Members enjoy camaraderie, learning new skills and first met in Howell. The club moved to its current location in 2004, and has a workshop equipped for cutting, faceting and polishing. It also has a reference library, a tool room, a silversmithing room, a saw room, and a kitchen. Many of the members are new to lapidary work. “This is a very fiiendly club,” says member Chet Chapman of Deerfield Township. “You come in and people show you H how to do things. When some- " thing needs to be done, people are generally cooperative.” Members collect many of , the rocks that are used. “You accumulate a lot of ■ rocks, and your wife gets mad at you so you give them away,” P Riggs says with a chuckle. “You want to use your imagination and artistry, and you know it’s a one-of-a-kind thing that you’re making.” Member Isla Mitchell from Milford likes socializing with club members and making jewelry. “I’ve learned that there is a lot to learn here,” she says. Calling all rock hounds ■ W h a t: Livingston Gem and Mineral Society. ■ Who: "Anybody who likes rocks." ■ Wh en : Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ W h e re : Hartland Educational Support Service Center. ■ H ow much: $20 a year, which includes dues and a shop fee. ■ De tails : 810-632-7146. “I make cabochons, which are domed or rounded unset stones and put them in silver. My relatives know that every CMstmas and birthday they’ll be getting a necklace, bracelet or earrings that I’ve made.” Member Bob Hansor of Stockbridge has been collecting rocks for 40 years. “I used to get all my agates at Lake Superior,” says JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA Sue McEwen works on a piece o f jew e lry made from polished rocks. Hansor, who has been in the club for 15 years. “I lost my wife five years ago, and this club has kept me going.” Classes are taught for all ages on such topics as an introduction to geology, and members do a lot with Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops. Member Bob Krautheim of Howell Township is a silversmith, who is always teaching members his craft. “I used to sell my work,” says Krautheim. “Now it’s just a hobby. I do it to help the club.” Member Sue McEwen has a passion for Petoskey stones. “I find my own Petoskey stones on the shores of Lake Michigan,” says McEwen, who sells some of her work at her shop in Linden. “I like the camaraderie of this club. It’s a good therapy, too.” Riggs says, “For our members, the thrill is just making things and teaching someone else to do it. There’s a lot of self-satisfaction.” Once a year, on the third weekend in September, there is a gem and mineral show, where dealers and demonstrators, including many club members, have displays and auctions in the Hartland Center’s gymnasium. Lisa Carolin can be reached at Icarolin® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. 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Sherwin-Williams reserves the right to correct errors at point of purchase. ©2007 The Sherwin-Williams Company. ____________________________________________________ __________________ 1623213-01 B 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007 6 physicians set up practice in Livingston St. Joseph Mercy Hospital continuing work to bring more doctors to county BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital has announced that six new physicians are setting up practices in Livingston County. Three of them are pediatricians who have joined the St. Joseph Mercy Primary Care Pediatrics practice located at the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. They are Dr. Jonathan Fliegel, Dr. Eliza Parker and Dr. Shazia Wadood. All provide on-call pediatric coverage for the family birth center at the hospital. Dr. Anthony Bozaan is a general surgeon who has joined the hospital staff. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries. Also in Howell, Dr. John Vassallo has opened a medical office. His specialties include allergy and asthma, hypertension and preventative medicine. In Brighton, Dr. Robert Mihalich has joined the staff of Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. He is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle conditions. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital also has announced the opening of the newly renovated Livingston Obstetrics and Gynecology office of Dr. William Bradfield, Dr. Troy Sibson, Dr. Paul Thielldng, Dr. Ann Uhle and nurse practitioner Paula Blankenship. The facility is a separate building adjacent to the campus of St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital. It has nine fully equipped examination rooms as well as private consultation rooms. Dough Edema, chief operating officer of St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, said that the hospital is continuing to work on expanding the number of quality physicians in Livingston County. For more information about the new physicians and the Livingston Obstetrics and Gynecology office, go to www. sjmercyhealth.org. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Metroparks history published T he h is to ry o f th e H u ro n -C lin to n M e tro p a rk s - in c lu d in g Kensington and Huron Meadows in Livingston County - has just been published in a 2 0 8 -p ag e book th a t has a we a lth of color photos. A u th or Cynthia Furlong Reynolds lays o u t th e h istory o f th e parks and how th e M e tro p a rk a u th o r ity deals w ith issues such as w ild life and invasive plants. The book is $ 29.95 in hardcover, $24.95 softcover. Information: On th e Web at www.metroparks.com; 8 1 0 -2 2 7 -2 7 5 7 or 80 0 -4 7 7 -2 7 5 7 . Center is looking for volunteers to assist with projects to support their Child Abuse Prevention program. Details: 517-548- 2200, or e-mail mtaylor@wrclivingston. org. SENIOR SOCIALIZATION Livingston County Catholic Social Services is looking for energetic volunteers to help with enrichment programs and socialization at the adult day service, "Be Our Guest" program at the Woodland Medical Center, 5733 W. Grand River, Apt. 138, Brighton. Details: 517- 5 4 5 -5 9 4 4 or e-mail lcivcp@ yahoo.com. ANSWER PHONES The Pregnancy Help Clinic in Brighton is looking for volunteers who can help answer phones during normal operating hours. Details: 8 1 0 -4 9 4 - 5433 or e-mail info@ pregnancyhelpclinic.com. HELPING DISABLED The ARC o f Livingston is looking for volunteers to help peo ple with disabilities with day-to -day tasks, such as shopping, balancing a checkbook, or being a friend. Details: 517-546-1228 o r e - mail sbader@arclivingston. 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@charterml.net. VOLUNTEERS This listing o f volunteer opp ortu nities is compiled by th e Livingston County United Way. RECYCLE HELP Recycle Livingston in Howell needs volunteers on Wednesdays to help with g reeting, unloading cars, sorting, and clean-up. Details: 5 17-548-4439 o r e - mail recycleliv@sbcglobal. net. SORT AND PACK Gleaners Commun ity Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help sort and pack donated food for distribution to th e community. Details: (866) GLEANER ext. 335 o r e - mail livvol@gcfb.org. FEED WILDLIFE The Howell Nature Center is looking for volunteers to help as Wild Wonders Park wildlife feeders. Details: 517- 5 4 6 -0 2 4 9 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. GRANT WRITER St. George Special Ministries in Brighton is looking for a vo lu nteer to help with grant writing . Details: 810- 229-6661 ext. 106, o re -m a il dmosey@yahoo.com. BLANKET MAKING The local chapter o f Project Linus is holding their next blanket-making day Jan. 20. Details: 248 -7 8 9 -7 0 4 0 or e-mail howellproJectlinus@ excite.com. ABUSE PREVENTION The Women's Resource C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R TODAY STORY TIME Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext. 211. ■ 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mother Goose Caf6. For all ages. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Babies and Books. Ages 12-23 months. BLOOD DRIVE 1 -7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0290. WEEKLY FISH FRIES ■ 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post 141,3265 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-2534. ■ 5-8 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224,8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Fish, chicken, and ribs. Details: 810- 231-1224. SATURDAY BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E.M-36, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6859. BLANKET MAKING DAY 10a.m.-2 p.m.251 Lakeshore Pointe Drive, Howell. Make handmade, washable blankets for children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Details: 248- 789-7040. FREE BASIC INTERNET CLASS 1 -3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Registration: 810-231- 1771. WINTER BIRDING-BEGINNERS 1 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. 'HARRY THE DIRTY DOG' 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Musical for grades K-2. Details: 810-299-4130. LAKE CENTRAL RAILTOUR 6 p.m.Train Depot, 128 Wetmore Street, Howell. Dinner and 2'/i-hour journey toward Byron. Reservation: 866-608-0746. ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION 7-10:30 p.m. Lakewood Church of Christ, 1661 N. Latson Road, Howell. Sponsored by the Livingston Acoustic Musical Society. Details: 517-546-7033. SUNDAY 2 BREAKFAST BUFFET 8 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Pinckney Masonic Temple, 210 Mann St., Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 kids 6- 12; under 6 free. 734-878-3231. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-noon, American Spirit Center, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by VFW auxiliary. Cost: adults $6, seniors $5, kids under 12 $3. 810-229-9088. BEARSCOUTS 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kensington Metropark Nature Center."Sharing You World With Wildlife." Badge requirements met during this program. Cost $5. Registration: 810- 227-2757. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Noon-4 p.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Registration: 517-546- 0249. MONDAY BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Independence Village of Brighton, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. Details: 810-227-7666. STORY TIME Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details:810-229- 6571,ext.211. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Read Story Time. Ages 2-3. ■ 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Books, Beats and Treats. For all ages. TRANSITION TO PARKER Noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell."Lunch Break Series" meetings on student flex scheduling and the transition to Parker High School campus next fall. Details: 517-548-6201 .AIsoJan.23 and 24, same times. HOWELL ROTARY Noon. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 622 Byron Road, Howell. Luncheon meetings, fellowship, and civic leadership.Visitors welcome. Details: 810-227-1016. PARENTING CLASS 5:15-8 p.m. Little Glad Child Care Center, 444 N. Hibbard St., Fowlerville. For parents and children. Light dinner provided. Cost: $75 one parent; $100 both parents. Details: 517-548-2200 ext. 33. Mondays through March 26. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 810-227- 7100. Also Thursdays at 10 a.m. BEGINNERS MOUSING BASICS 6-7:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Registration: 810-231-1771. PINCKNEY PLAYERS AUDITIONS 6:30-9 p.m. Jane Tasch Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Auditions for"Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse." Age 16 and up. Shows April 26-29.810-220-9332. Also Tuesday. BARBERSHOP CHORUS 7 p.m. Independence Village, 833 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. New and experienced singers always welcome. Details: 810-227-0780. TUESDAY BUSINESS NETWORKING ■ 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details:810-734-1462. ■ 7-8:30 a.m. Lion's Club, 465 Main St., Brighton. Free breakfast and open meeting.Details:248-721- 0579. BLOOD DRIVES ■ 9 a.m-3 p.m. Delphi Automotive Systems, 12501 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton 810-494-4584. ■ 1-7 p.m. Wildlife Conservation Club,6060 M-36, Hamburg Township. Details: 517-546-0326. MOMMY AND ME CLASS 10-11 a.m. Mommy and Me, 8801 Bergen Road, Howell. Newborns-3 years. Cost: $7 per child. Details: 517- 546-4168. PRE-KINDERGARTEN FUN 10:30-11:15 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 211. FAMILY STORY TIME 11 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. For all ages. 734-878-3888. A/so Wednesday at 1 p.m. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6- 7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7-12. Details: 866-522-2725. ADOLESCENT TRANSITION 6:30-8 p.m. Women's Resource Center, 3471 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. For parents of teens. Cost: $75 one parent; $100 both. Scholarships available. Details: 517- 548-2200. Through March 6. ONE-STROKE PAINTING 7- 8:30 p.m. Brighton Distrirt Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Registration:810-229-6571 ext.227. WEDNESDAY 24 LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORK 7:30-9 p.m. Bagel Street Cafe, 423 W. Main Street, Brighton. Details: 225-3127. STORYTIME PLAY GROUP Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext.211. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Read Story Time. Ages 2-3. ■ 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Play Group. Ages 0-23 months. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-545-0219. PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB 7 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 734-878-6162. THURSDAY FRIDAY STORYTIME Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229- 6571 ext.211. ■ 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mother Goose Cafe. For all ages. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Babies and Books. Ages 12-23 months. MOTHER GOOSEcafe 10:30 a.m.-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. OWL NIGHTS 7-9 p.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Live owl presentation, calling in wild owls, crafts, cookies and hot chocolate. Cost: $6 adults, $4 children under 12. Registration: 517-546-0249. COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER 7:30 p.m. Howell High School Main Campus, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Presented by the Community Theatre of Howell starring Heywood Banks. Cost: $25 reserved main floor; $15 general admission balcony. 517-545-1290 or www.cththeatre.org. SATURDAY 27 BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE 5-8 p.m. Professional Concepts Insurance Agency/Equine World Insurance and Michigan Land and Homes, 1127 S. Old US-23, Brighton. Details: 800-969-4041. THE PROMISE SUPPORT GROUP 67:30 p.m.Women's Resource Center,3471 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. For young women. Cost: $7.50 per week. Details: 517-548- 2200. Thursdays Jan. 18-March 8. LIBRARY EVENTS ■ 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mother-Daughter Book Club. Ages 10-12. ■ 6:30-7:15 p.m. Sleepy Time Stories. For all ages. ■ 6:30-7:30 p.m.Teen Advisory Board. ■ 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Music Advisory Group. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810- 229-6571. WEIGHT LOSS CLASS 9:30 a.m. Peoples Church,425 W. Unadilla, Pinckney. Details: 810-231- 2662. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pinckney's Masonic Temple, 210 Mann Street, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3231. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING 10 a.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Towhship. Sponsor: Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club. Details: 810-632-7766 or Lorne.Beatty® michigan.sierraclub.org. ICE FISHING-BEGINNERS 1-4 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. AUTHOR COLLEEN GLEASON 1 -2 p.m. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive.Author of'The Gardella Vampire Chronicles."810- 229-6571 ext.211. INTERACTIVE DINNER THEATER 7-9 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. 810-494-5433. EUCHRE TOURNAMENT 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 3555 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Benefits Healthy Families Livingston. Cost: $25 per person or $40 for two people. Registration: 517-548-2200. SUNDAY COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-Noon American Legion Memorial, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $5 adults, $3 ages 9 and under. Details: 734-878-9522. NATURALISTTRAVELS 2 p.m. Kensington Metropark.Topic: Australia. Registration: 248-685- 0603. UNMENTIONABLES 2 p.m. Hamburg Historical Museum, 7225 Stone Street, Hamburg Township. Looking at over 100 years of women's undergarments and nightwear and demonstration of how Viaorian-era women wore undergarments. Cost: $10, includes a tea. Details: 810-9860190. 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. G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S SAT, JAN. 20 BRIGHTON BD.OF EDUCATION MORNING RETREAT 9 a.m.-noon, Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church Street, Brighton. A retreat to discuss goals and strategic direction of the district. 810-299- 4000 or http://bas.k12.mi.us. MON.JAN.22 BRIGHTON BD.OF EDUCATION 7 p.m., Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church Street, Brighton. Details: 810-299- 4000 or http://bas.k12.mi.us. HARTLAND BD.OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland Road, Howell. Details: 810-746- 2190. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Administration Building, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 S^ Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 3771. Every other Monday. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www. villageofpinckney.org. TUBS., JAN. 23 UNADILLA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 S.Webb St., Gregory. Details: 734-498- 2502. WED. JA N . 24 PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-3131. THUR.JAN.25 LIV. BD.OF COMMISSIONERS FINANCE COMMITTEE 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3520. PINCKNEY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Pathfinder School, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg. 810-225-3900. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 9 , 2 0 0 7 B 5 sMiSiiiliSSI® P K M JIM JAGDFELD.SPECIALTOTHE NEWS Colin DeWitt, le ft, and his brother. Jack, watch a video while th e ir mother, Ruth DeWitt, shops th e deli at M eije r in Genoa Township. M eijer offers "kid die carts" w ith videos for a $1 rental fee. A la a r t V i d e o s - o n - w h e e l s g e t t e s t r u n RETAIL REPORT BY LAURIE HUM PHRE Y N ew s S p e c ia l W r ite r When it comes to grocery shopping, more Meijer shoppers are putting their kids in the driver’s seat. According to Meijer spokeswoman Stacie Behler, their “kiddie carts,” those video- playing shopping carts made to look like cars, are getting rave reviews. “What we’re hearing is that we don’t have enough of them,” said Behler. Carts were designed to accommodate “a lot of groceries” while still allowing “the little ones to watch an educational video,” she said. All this for a $1 rental fee. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Ruth DeWitt, a Howell mother of two who has foregone grocery shopping at times because of not wanting to drag along her kids. “There have been times I haven’t come shopping because it is not a good time for (Colin, 4, and Jack, 6.) This would take care of that,” she said, while easily maneuvering the aisles. DeWitt represents the customers Meijer officials are committed to, according to Behler. “We are focused on core customers and our core customers are families. We want shopping to be easy, quick and painless for them,” Behler said. The retail giant rolled out their “kiddie carts” in the Chicago market followed just recently by sections of Indiana and Michigan, including Livingston County’s Genoa Township and Brighton stores. Three Ann Arbor-area stores (Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and Scio Township,) also are equipped with three to six carts, depending on the store’s size. Two children can fit inside the carts, though the size of the seat and video selections suggest the carts are geared for children under 5. Carts play video selections on a continuous loop based on the character seen outside the locking door. Selections include Bob-the-Builder, Dora, The Wiggles, and Barney. Carts are stored in a corral, on a charging pad near the entrance. Parents or caregivers insert money into a box, select the cart, and go. Carts are deactivated when passing through checkout aisles. “This is a special treat for the kids,” said DeWitt, “and the cost is right in line with their (penny) ride-ons.” Money generated from rentals will be split between cart maintenance, which can be costly if people leave carts outside, and local charities. When asked if she thought the carts could help Meijer gain market share, DeWitt, who shops at several area grocery stores, said “yes.” “They are trying to differentiate themselves a little, and this is just one more thing that will set them apart from their competitors,” she said, then added “I’ll be interested to see if other stores follow suit.” BUSINESS OWNERS: If any of these need immediate attention, you1i have our immediate attention. ■ Upgrade electrical panel ■ Repair/add circuit breakers ■ Repair flickering lamps and fluorescents ■ Repair frayed/faulty power cords ■ Install/repair outlets ■ Install dedicated computer/workstation circuits ■ Install dedicated server circuits ■ Upgrade power to work areas ■ Upgrade lighting in work areas ■ Upgrade lighting in parking areas ■ Upgrade/install emergency & Exit lighting ■ Upgrade/install backup generators In Washtenaw County, for safety’s sake and for quality, guaranteed work by licensed electricians, contact your local IBEW union electrical contractor. For a referral to an expert IBEW electrical contractor, call (734) 424-0978. www.ibewneca252.org Please see our website for a complete list of confractors. Union Contractors and Electricians Ailiance Look for the Free 5-year New Homeowners Electrical Protection Plan RETAIL BRIEFS Clothing maker jockeys for parties stay-at-home mom Tonya Petrucci of Hartland recently started a new business in which she, as a sales representative - or “comfort specialist,” as her company calls it, schedules in-home parties for a relatively new division of Jockey International. Jockey Person 2 Person is a directselling division that offers premium clothing only at inhome parties. Petrucci, who is seeMng both party hosts and sales representatives, says it presents a “huge opportunity” for women who are looking for looking for extra income. “It’s really not that hard and my presentation is short,” Petrucci says. Jockey Person 2 Person offers active wear, lounge wear, outerwear, women’s undergarments and many other items. The apparel comes in a wide range of sizes, from Xsmall to 3XL. Details: 517-861-1914 o r em a il her at: tpetrucci@sbcglobal. net. New yarn shop opens in Genoa Mother-daughter team Konnie Shaw and Suzette Kimminau have opened a local yarn shop that they hope appeals to every budget. The Knitty Hipster opened the day after Thanksgiving in the Country Corners shopping center on Grand ^ River Avenue east of Latson ' Road in Genoa Township and Shaw said it has been well received. Since then they have been busy setting up classes, responding to specialty orders for yarns and patterns requested by customers. There also are many free patterns offered. The Knitty Hipster - a name designed to be offbeat and fun - offers everything from fancy wool, cotton and silk yarns to a stock of Red Heart brand for those on a budget. They also have felting yarns for this newer craft. “There’s nobody who could ever be turned away because of price,” said Shaw. There also are pattern books, DVDs that can be used on site or purchased and classes that cater to both beginners and experts. They also offer help to those who just want to get started. Shaw credits her daughter with the store’s yarn selection and set-up, which is colorful and trendy. The duo hopes by next spring to have a fullfledged Web business set up for those out of the area. They are also seeking instructors to teach a variety of knitting, crocheting and felting classes. Address: 4176 E. Grand R iv e r Ave., Genoa Township Phone: 517-542-0480. Web: wwwtheknittyhipster. com ■ Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday- Saturday and Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Tax service opens Brighton office Liberty Tax Service bas opened a new office in Brighton, at 201 B-455 E. Grand River Ave., across fi*om Brighton Lake Road and the First United Methodist Church. Office owner and manager Brad Gies also owns the Genoa Township branch of Liberty Tax. “We are excited to be expanding Liberty’s operations in Brighton,” said John Hewitt, Liberty Tax Service CEO and founder. Liberty Tax Service, rated as the fastest- growing tax service in the country, has more than 2,100 offices in the U.S. and Canada. The company provides fi’ee tax advice and free checking of self-prepared returns at its offices. Entrepreneur magazine ranked the company 17th on its “Franchise 500” list of the best fi’anchises. Address: 201 B-455 E. Grand R iv e r Ave., Brighton Phone: 810-225-0606 Web: www.libertytax.com. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. (during ta x season). From News staff reports L IV IN G S T O N P R O F E S S IO N A L S MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Masters Medical Supply S a le s , S e rv ic e , R e n ta ls & R e p a irs Medical Supplies & Equipment For Your Home 6480 Grand River - Brighton (Across from Sordine’s Nursery.) 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MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. B6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007 Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan ©VRE A t t e n t i o n M - C A R E 4 g r o u p s , m e m b e r s a n d h e a l t h c a r e p r o v i d e r s . With the recent purchase of M-CARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will work with M-CARE groups and members throughout 2007 to help them transition to a Blues product that meets their needs. Groups that have already renewed in January — or are in the process of renewing through April 2007 — can continue their M-CARE coverage throughout 2007, and then transition to a Blues product. Groups with renewal dates in May 2007 or later can transition to Blues products this year. Non-group members will be notified prior to any change. Will there be immediate changes for M-CARE members? No. M-CARE announced that members can continue to use M-CARE customer service, doctors and ID cards prior to transitioning to a Blues product. Groups and insurance agents who have questions about transitioning to a Blues product can e-mail us at mcareinfo@bcbsm.com. B l u e s p r o d u c t s b r i n g y o u : Larger provider networks ® Extended out-of-state coverage Commitment to nonprofit health care • Disease management and preventive services • Most recognizable health care card in the nation e Care Netwo e Cross and B lonprofit corporations eld Association. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 9 , 2007 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com « Athlete of the week, C2 Recreation calendar, C2 ZD s o S P O R JASON DEEGAN T h e L i v in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N ew s Don't pick on U-M * DB Trent I feel bad for Morgan Trent. He’s taken a ton of criticism - some of it just, some of it not - for the surprising collapse of the University of Michigan football season. Trent, whose parents, Phil and Tina Trent, live in Brighton Township, must be tired of being picked on. Picked on by opponents. Picked on by the media. And picked on by his team’s own fans, who label him the weak link in Michigan’s secondary. That’s probably the reason ^ he declined to be interviewed. " Playing cornerback is probably the least rewarding position in football. The position . is arguably twice as difficult lining up with an All-American as Trent did with U-M senior Leon Hall. Trent not ^ only had to live up to Hall’s performances, he became a target, as teams threw away from Hall. University of Southern California players admitted after their 32-18 beat down of U-M at the Rose Bowl that Trent was a focal point of an assault that rolled up 391 yards passing. “I’d say Hall was more on me than Trent was, but the times he was on me, we’d try to exploit that. We’d try to go up for the big plays,” USC All-American Dwayne Jarrett told The Ann Arbor News. Some of those plays, including the back-breaking, 62- _ yard touchdown to Jarrett in P the fourth quarter, happened nowhere near Trent, who had a personal-best eight tackles. He told The News after the game: “I don’t think you can blame it on one person or one thing. It was too many mis- ^ takes, period.” ^ It’s not easy being on an island in the secondary. I know. I played cornerback in high school. Obviously there’s a talent gap between Trent and me, but the philosophy behind the position is the same. You’re the last guy on the edge of the defense. Every mistake you make is magnified because it usually means a touchdown or a big play. Jarrett caught a 22-yard touchdown against Trent on a slant route, a mistake the TV audience could plainly see. Trent’s parents made the trip to California and came home disappointed like other ^ Wolverine fans. “The same team didn’t show up that we saw all season,” said Tina Trent, his mother. Morgan lYent’s statistics I were virtually the same as his first season when he was » named a freshman All-Ameri- P can by The Sporting News, so it’s hard to say he had a tiad year. In 2006, he had 34 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, two pass breakups compared to 22 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception and six pass breakups in 2005. Tina Trent said her son, a redshirt sophomore with two years of eligibility left, has taken the criticism in stride. “It was a learning year,” she said. “It was the first year playing that position. He knows he has a long way to go. You learn from doing, rather than in practice situations. He is going to mature p and only get better. He is optimistic, as are we.” How much Trent improves this offseason could dictate the Wolverines’ chances for a national championship next season. Can he go from being ^ picked on to the one making P the pickoffs? That question will be answered on the field this fall. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell Township resident Lisa Wolfe is an expert on fitness. She has written five books on fitness, with another due out this year, created an exercise video and tau g h t classes through Hartland Community Education and her church. Fitness is a dream she shares with all Author Lisa Wolfe advocates health BY JASON DEEGAN N e w s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The chest pains she experienced at age 18 changed Lisa Wolfe’s life. Doctors discovered a heart murmur, and prescribed medication to deal with the problem. Wolfe turned to fitness instead, taking her first aerobics class. That class inspired her, leading to a devotion to staying physically fit and sharing that dream with others. Wolfe, 35, a certified personal trainer from Howell Township, has published five books on fitness, teaches karate at Ghana Family Karate & Fitness Center in Handy Township and leads various exercise classes through Hartland Community Education and her church. First United Methodist of Howell. “There is such an amount of misinformation out there (about fitness),” she said last week, while taking a break from homeschooling her two children. “It can be some overwhelming and misleading. I don’t endorse a certain product or diet. I am just about a healthy lifestyle.” Wolfe, an avid rock climber, said she likes to reach a mass audience with her books. With her first book and video in 2003, she created a new workout called “Yoga Band” by using an exercise band to strengthen the muscles emphasized during yoga. Wolfe’s most popular book. Save Time with Circuit Train- Fitness books Lisa Wolfe has written six fitness books. Her first Christian novel, "Journal of a Lifetime," is due out this fall. ■ "Yoga Band" (2003) details a form of yoga by using an exercise band to strengthen muscles. ■ "Enjoy the Ride: A Fitness Guide for Motorcyclists" (2004) teaches riders to exercise certain muscle groups to counterbalance bad posture on a bike. ■ "Save Time with Circuit Training" (2005) offers workout tips with everyday items. ■ "Off the Wall: Exercises for Climbers" (2005) provides fitness tips for climbers. ■ "Women With Balls: Using Your Exercise Ball" (2006) provides tips to use an exercise ball. ■ "On a Roll: Workout with Foam Rollers" (due out this year) provides workouts using a foam roller. ■ Details: www.yogaband. com. ing, published in 2005, details workouts at home with everyday items like a chair, milk jug and jump rope. Wolfe’s favorite class to teach is kickboxing - “it makes you feel so strong” - but her most satisfying is the basic fitness class through community education. “Most who come usually know nothing about fitness,” she said. “Everything they do, they’re so excited to try it.” Wolfe’s knowledge of the body and upbeat personality endears her to clients. Carol Blumberg, a 1982 Howell High School graduate who now lives in Farmington, calls her sessions with Wolfe “the highlight of my week.” “She’s the consummate pro,” Blumberg said. “She makes it very fun. She does all of the thinking for you. She really motivates you, so you don’t want to miss a week.” Teri Hahn of Fowlerville turned to Wolfe to prepare for her wedding in 2003. Hahn, 37, a stay-at-home mom, plans to return to train with Wolfe after her second child is born this fall. “She is about total body transformation,” she said. “I hope she can spread into the community what she was able to do for me.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@iivingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2012. Indomitable spirit keeps teen athlete in the game Brighton's Jamie Leugers won't let disease keep him from sport he loves-and needs BY JASON DEEGAN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r For the moment, Jamie Leugers is free. He skates on the roller hockey rink at the Total Sports Complex in Wixom, enjoying every moment. He’s off the bag of intravenous fluids he despises. The bag feels more like a ball and chain than it does a healer to Leugers, a junior at Brighton High School. Attached 24 hours a day for a week at a time, the bag hinders him from being active, being social, having fun. His parents, Joe and Kim Leugers, have unhooked their son just long enough for him to play in the Bulldogs’ exhibition roller hockey game against the program’s alumni over the holiday break. As soon as the game is done, he rushes home again... back to the bag. “When I’m on my bag. I’m at home, I can’t do anything,” Leugers says. “It is just not right. You get frustrated.” Leugers, 17, is battling rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer that was first diagnosed in 2002 and made an aggressive comeback in March 2006. It’s a hard fight - he recently completed a 38-week run of chemotherapy - but one that Leugers attacks with a positive attitude and determined spirit. Chemotherapy normally renders patients bedridden, drained of energy, but doctors have always been impressed at how well Leugers responds to it. He regularly plays hockey and last summer, learned to wakeboard and golf, while receiving treatment. “I just want to be like everyone else,” SEE LEDGERS,C2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton ro ller hockey p layer Jamie Leugers skates d u rin g a p ractice e a rlie r this season. Leugers, 17, is b attlin g rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer th a t was first diagnosed in 2 002 and reoccurred in March. P a r t n e r s a n s w e r t h e b e l l t o o f f e r b o x i n g , w r e s t l i n g , m a r t i a l a r t s s i t e Brighton Boxing Club ■ Where: 4860 Old US- 23, Brighton Township. ■ Grand opening: The boxing section is open, but a grand opening is planned for Feb. 3. ■ Hours: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. ■ Initiation fee: $50 includes $35 membership to USA Amateur Boxing for insurance purposes. ■ Monthly rates: $30- $50, depending on the type of training. ■ Private lessons: Certified trainers will teach boxing, wrestling or mixed martial arts 1-on-1 for $30 per hour. ■ Phone: 810-990-7190. Combat gym is area's latest fitness facility BY JASON DEEGAN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Steve Darnell has the boxing ring and the connections to people who love the sport. Sam Downing has the building. Together, the two mesh nicely to offer Livingston County’s newest fitness facility, a combat gym in Brighton Township. They have joined as partners to transform the former home of the High Flyers Gymnastics Academy, at 4860 Old U.S. 23, into a training center for boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts. Darnell, founder of the Brighton Boxing Club, has been searching for an alternative to the dilapidated building, situated next to the Family Fitness Factory, the club has been using for workouts. Downing’s other business, Caremor Inc., which provides services for the disabled, shares the same building as the space vacated by High Flyers during a move to another location in late 2005. Downing surveyed many of Darnell’s boxers to verify interest in a new gym. Young men are especially interested in learning both boxing and mixed martial arts. Downing said, because those disciplines lead to the growing sport of ultimate fighting. “We would rather have a safe environment where they are coached and controlled, instead of out doing it in a backyard or basement,” Downing said. “The interest level is high. The closest gym that offers something similar is in Com- JASON DEEGAN, LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS From left, boxer Neil Thybault and gym founders Sam Downing and Steve Darnell will be regular faces at Brighton Boxing Club on Old U.S. 23 in Brighton Township. merce Township. (Darnell) has got too folks ready to be members right away. That seemed enough to support a place like this. All the gyms around here are weight-lifting or all-women places. This is a little different.” Downing, 37, emphasized the 2,000-square-foot gym would be co-ed and family friendly. Every member must join USA Amateur Boxing, whether they box or not, for insurance purposes. He said a camera system will be installed to ensure safety. “There will be no he-said, she-said about what happened” if someone gets hurt, SEE BOXING,C2 C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007 RUNNING CALENDAR ■ Jan. 24,Team In Training meeting, Brighton Public Library, 100 Library Drive. Web site:www. teamintraining.org/mi. Details; Participants raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and, in return,TNT-certified coaches provide a training schedule, group training sessions and clinics and the society pays for transportation and accommodations to one of six marathons around the country. Contact: Gwyn Fisher, 800-456-5413. ■ Feb. 10, Second Annual Witch's Hat Winter Run, South Lyon High School, at 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: One-mile fun run,5K run-walk; www.slxc.com. Start time: 10 a.m.Cost:$18-$23. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ March 3, Steppin' for the Library, Pinckney Elementary School, 935 W. M-36. Length: 5K run-walk. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 17-$22. Contact: Pinckney Community Public Library, 734- 878-3888. ■ March 3, Dances With Dirt signup/5-mile wild run. downtown Hell, Patterson Lake Road;www. danceswithdirt.com. Start time: noon. Details: Sign up for the popular Sept. 8 run in person only. The 375 spots for teams usually sell out this day. Bring a check for $375. Contact: Running Fit, 734-929-9027. ■ March 17, March Madness Sprint Adventure Race by Infittera Sports. Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length: 4-6 hour sprint race for 2-person co-ed, male and female teams and solo racers; www.infiterrasports.com. Cost: $65 per team. Contact: Chad, 586-822-6925 or chad® infiterrasports.com. ■ March 24, No Frills All Thrills 5K Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton; www.brighton arearoadstriders.org. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 16-$25. Registration and details: www.signmeup.com/55025 orinfo@nofrillsallthrillsrace.com. ■ April 21, Interact 5K Run/Walk, Howell High School. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15-$20. Contact: Peter Bowen, 517-546-2439, bowen. swann@sbcglobal.net. ■ April 21, EnvIRUNment Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race, 2-mile walk; www. sierraclub.org/community/oakland/ run. Start time; 10 a.m. Cost $20-$25. Contact; Leigh Fifelski, 248-435-5277, leigh.fifelski® sierraclub.org. ■ April 28, third annual FAB 5K run/walk, Fowlerville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: 1 /2 -and 1-mile fun runs, 5K trail run; www.fowlervillesports.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Denise Tefft, 517-223- 3098, cdtefft@cac.net. ■ April 28, five-mile Road Ends Trail Run/Walk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area; www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15-$25. Contact; 734-929-9027. ■ April 29, Running Fit Trail Marathon/Half-marathon, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area; www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 7:30 a.m. (full), 8:30 a.m. (half). Cost: $29-$40 (half), $34-$45 (full). Contact: 734-929- 9027. ■ May 20, second annual Racing 4 Your Memories, Martindale Beach, Kensington Metropark, Milford; www.alzgmc.org/ you_help/events_activities. htm#metrodetroit_events. Length: lOK run, 5K run-walk. Start time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $15-$25. Contact: Rachel Nyboer, 248-351- 0280 or rachel.nyboer@alz.org. ■ May 28, second annual Memorial Day Run, Hartland. Length: 5K run-3K walk; www. signmeup.com. Start time: 8:15 a.m. Cost: $20-$22. Contact: Dennis Tierney, 810-632-6608 or tierneydennis@aol.com; Rob Buti, 734-451-2444 or rjb0017@aol. com. ■ June 10, Ann ArborTriathlon/ Duathlon, Halfmoon Lake Beach in the Pinckney Recreation Area. Length:Tri: 1/2-mile swim, 14-mile ride, five-mile run. Du: two-mile run, 14-mile ride,five-mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost; $55-$75. Contact: Jim, 419-829-2398, jdjp@ sev.org or www.eliteendeavors. com. ■ June 24,Torn ShirtTrail Bikesport Triathlon/Duathlon, Bishop Lake parking lot in the Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton. Length:Tri: 1/2-mile swim, 15-miJe ride, six-mile run. Du: two-mile run, 15-mile ride, six-mile run. Start time; 8 a.m. Cost; $69-$79. Contact: Jim, 419- 829-2398, jdjp@sev.org or www. eliteendeavors.com. ■ June 24, Michigan Challenge 5K Chase, Howell High School campus; www.michiganchallenge. com. Start time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $16-$20. Contact: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 517-546- 3920 or mtokan@howell.org. ■ July 1, Howell Independence Aquathlon, Howell City Park. Length: 2K run-1 K swim-2K run. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $30-$35. Contact: Beth Schrader, 517-546- 0693 or parks andrec@ci.howell.mi.us. ■ July 21, Southern Michigan Adventure Club 12-hour Adventure Race Races, Huron Meadows Metropark and beyond, Brighton; www.smacworld.com. Racers will be required to do canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering/ trekking and fixed ropes. Divisions: two-person co-ed, male and female teams. Cost: $85-$ 100. Contact: Paul Piorkowski, 734-699- 5182, ext. 3 or paul@smacworld. com. ■ July 22,YMCA Happy Trails Triathlon, Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length; 1K swim-30K ride-5K run; www.3disciplines. com. $tart time: 8 a.m. Contact: Kenny Krell,810-714-5768 or Kenny@3disciplines.com. ■ Aug. 17,30th annual Melon Run, Howell City Park. Length: 5K-1 OK-Melon Roll. Start time: 6 p.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Beth Schrader, 517-546-0693 or parksandrec@ ci.howell.mi.us. ■ Sept. 8, Dances With Dirt lOOK Relay and Ultra Marathon, Hell; www.danceswithdirt.com. Start time: 7 a.m.Cost: $50-$ 100. Contact: 734-929-9027. ■ Oct. 7, Pumpkin/Spooky Sprint Duathlons, Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length:Tri: 5K run- 40K ride-1 OK run. Du: 5K run-20K ride. Start time: 10 a.m. Contact: Kenny Krell, 810-714-5768 or Kenny@3disciplines.com. WORKOUTS ■ June 25 and July 17, Swimrun training series. Kensington Metropark near Milford; www.3disciplines.com. Multisport athletes can train with fellow athletes at 7 p.m., weather permitting. Cost: $20. Contact: Kenny Krell,810-714-5768 or Kenny@3disciplines.com. RECREATION CALENDAR 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. ■ Bowling leagues-The Winter Blasters League at Brighton Bowl begins Jan.30 and costs $10 per week. Call 810-227-3341 for details. SELCRA 810-299-4140, www.selcra.com HOWELL AREA PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext.O or www. cityofhowell.org ■ Kids health & fitness - Each week introduces a new type of fitness (yoga, tae kwon do, aerobics, weight training) to kids ages 4-8, held at All Fitness, 6107 Grand River Ave. from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 12-March 5. Cost is $75-5150. ■ Horseback riding lessons - Beginners ages 8 and up can learn about horses at Shiloh Training Center, 3560 E. Clyde Road, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24-March 3 and April 7-28. Cost is $ 120-5240. A session for ages 7-12 at Horsin' Around Farm, 8768 Hidden Lake Road, Howell, will be April 3-24. Cost is $90-5180. ■ Indoor tennis - The United States Tennis Association program, called Rallyball, will teach children in grades 2-5 at Bennett Recreation Center in Howell from 4:30-5:30 p.m.Tuesdays from Jan. 23-March 6. Cost is $60-5120. ■ High Flyers Gymnastics classes - Three types of classes, developmental (ages 4-6), novice I (ages 6-12) and novice II (ages 7-14), will run in two sessions from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturdays, from Feb. 24-April 21. Cost is $90-5180. ■ Gymnastics classes - Children ages 18 months to 5 years old can learn to tumble in two separate classes at Barnard Community Center on Tuesdays until March 27. Cost is $69-5138. ■ Martial arts - Young and old can learn karate, Sanchin-Ryu and Krav Maga (self-defense),Tae Kwon Do and Olympic-style sparring. Contact Community Education for dates, times and costs. ■ Rollerama II classes - Two classes for figure skating and two for in-line skating begin the first week of January. Some sessions run to April. Cost $23 to $240 for roller hockey instruction. ■ Exercise classes - Classes involving cardio-kickboxing, toning, step & tone, private weight training for women only, yoga for seniors and belly dancing for fitness run January until March. ■ Fencing - Ages 7-16 can learn foil fencing and saber fencing from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett Recreation Center from Feb. 28-April 4. Cost is $65-$ 130 per discipline. ■ Travei volleyball - Girls grades 4-8 can sign up by Feb. 20 with games starting April 20. Cost is $60-5100. ■ Spring soccer - Children prekindergarten to grade 6 can play an 8-week season from April 23-June 18. Cost is $40-580. Registration deadline is March 30. ■ Flag football - This NFL-backed program runs 8 weeks in spring forages 6-14.Cost is $60-$120. n Kiddie kickball - Ages 3-4 can play for 6 weeks from noon-1 p.m. Saturdays from May 19-June 30. Registration deadline is April 20. ■ Drop-in volleyball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School until May 22. Cost is $3-$5. ■ Drop-in basketball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School until May 17. Cost is $3-55. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION 810-225-3950 ■ Fitness night - Families can 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 year.The cost is $2.50 per person. Call the hotline at 810-225-3946 regarding closings. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT 517-223-5481 HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUCATION 810-626-2150 or www.hartlandcommunityed. com ■ Men's open basketball - Those 18 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. until April 5.Cost is $4. n Co-ed volleyball - Men and women ages 14 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. Fridays until March 30. ■ After school sports - Boys and girls in grades 3-4 can attend clinics that include volleyball, dodge ball, football, baseball, lacrosse and other indoor games.They run Feb. 21-March 28.The sessions at local schools - Creekside on Mondays, Lakes on Tuesdays, Village on Wednesdays and Round on Thursdays - end at 5 p.m. and cost $37.50-545. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls in grades 5-8 will be placed on teams, with a season running from April 20-May 11. Cost is $70. ■ Hartland Great Road Racers (GRR!) - The new club has formed to encourage children and adults to exercise.The club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2- 3:30 p.m. Sundays at Hartland High School. Visit www.hwwise. us/grr.htm for information. ■ Outdoor soccer - Sign-up for the spring season is Jan. 28-Feb. 9 at the Hartland Community Education office in the old high school on M-59. Players must be born between 8/1/89 and 7/31/02 to join. Cost is $75 for in-house and $90 or more for travel teams. BOXING FROM Cl TVs, Store to sell boxing, wrestling items planned Downing said. Downing grew up around wrestling, winning a state championship in Pennsylvania, and looks forward to coaching youth in that sport in an area with a padded floor and walls. There will be some fitness equipment, such as free weights, treadmills and stairsteppers, but no weight-training machines. “We’ve spent $4,000 to get new equipment, the latest, greatest stuff (for fighters),’’ Downing said. Downing plans to eventually add several TVs and a store that sells boxing and wrestling equipment. There are plans to conduct Tae bo, self-defense and other fitness classes. Both Darnell and Downing are certified boxing trainers. Neil Thybault, 25, of Webberville, will teach mixed martial arts classes. A grand opening is planned for early February, but several boxers already train there. Darnell is excited about running water, electricity and bathrooms - all the simple ^ necessities missing at the old gym. “It was a godsend for me,” Darnell said of the opportunity. “I threw it all in his (Downing’s) lap. I’ve had 33 fights. That’s my love. I just want to m work with the kids.” " Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. IN BRIEF Cancer benefit at Ironwood Golf Club The Ironwood Golf Club, at 6902 E. Highland Road in Oceola Township, will host a “Polar Open” on Saturday, Jan. 27, at noon as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The cost of $50 per player includes 10 holes of golf, a hot dog, all the chili you can eat and hot chocolate and coffee. The course will be set up as a 5-hole par-3 course. Players are encouraged to bring two clubs and a putter. Teams must be registered by Wednesday. For more information, contact Sally Caldwell at 248- 684-3074 or sally.m.caldwell® ^ gm.com or the course at 517- 546-3211. From News staff reports Presents ATHLETE OF THE WEEK B ran d o n Casady ■ School: Hartland High School. ■ Sport: Basketball. ■ Top sports moment: Hitting a three-quarter court shot against Novi as a Junior. ■ This season: The senior guard is averaging nearly 20 points per game, including games of 31 and 23 points against Howell. ■ Hobbies: Hunting, playing guitar. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ School involvement: Varsity Club. ■ Athlete I admire: NBA legend Michael Jordan. ■ Academics: 3.2 GPA. ■ Future: He has been accepted to Central Michigan and also applied to Michigan State and might study engineering or horticulture. B R IG H TO N 7S85 G ra n d River 810-227-1761 f t # W k i n ^ ^ r FOWLERVILLE W«l S. G ran d Ave. 517-223-9142 LEUGERS FROM Cl Family and girlfriend credited with keeping him strong Leugers says. “1 want to go to school and play sports. I love the game (of hockey). I just need to play.” T h e c a n c e r Leugers’ original diagnosis in 2002 was bleak. This type of cancer can arise anywhere in the body and the symptoms vary, depending on where it develops. Tumors covered his lungs. 'Two were on his abdomen, and one on his back. He was diagnosed with stage-four cancer and had a primary tumor removed surgically. A full year of chemotherapy ensued, according to his mom. Through it all, he continued to play ice and roller hockey. “He had treatment on Monday, and he’d go play on Tuesday,” Kim Leugers recalls. “He said hockey helped him get out of bed.” Tests eventually showed the cancer had gone away. Leugers’ doctors at the University of Michigan began studying his every move, trying to figure out why he re- Jamie Leugers spends so well to treatment when others don't. “His doctors are just amazed,” Joe Leugers says. “He is very inspirational to other kids (on chemo at U-M). He just continues to live his life as normal as can be expected.” T h e r e l a p s e The cancer reappeared last March in his neck, chest and back. Within three days, a lump on Leugers’ neck grew to the size of a lemon. Leugers credits the support of his family and girlfriend, Brighton junior Erin Murdock, and his love of hockey with keeping him strong after the shocking news. Again, he didn’t let it control his life, as demonstrated in a photo of Leugers jumping four feet into the air on a wakeboard last summer. He missed about half of the fall semester of school but maintained good enough grades to make the honor roll. “He defied all the rules,” Joe Leugers says. “ ... This is just a hiccup. He doesn’t make a big deal out of it. When he was first diagnosed, he got a lot of attention from family and friends. It was somber. That upset him. He just has an incredible attitude toward the whole thing. The way he handles it makes it so easy for everybody else.” T h e f u t u r e Jamie Leugers is back in school full time and off the intravenous fluids. He works out at physical therapy twice a week to get stronger. Leugers, who plays center and forward, hopes to regain stamina for a successful roller hockey season. “In May, I started losing energy and strength,” he says. “In a couple months. I’ll get that all back, no problem. The whole time I just try to keep up with the kids all around me.” At this point, nobody knows U n i t e d W a y Livingston County United Way what matters. www.lcunitedway.org (8 1 0 ) 4 9 4 -3 0 0 0 what lies ahead. Leugers has several months of tests before the family will find out if, and how much, the cancer has spread. “He says, T beat it once. I can do it again,”’ his mom says. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. 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Financing Need Real Estate Financing? Call Dave, your friend in the mortgage business, loan officer for Bretlin Home Mortgage. (734) 320-9007 investment and Income Property-Sale Owner says sell entire group. 3 duplexes 8 six singles, $55,000 per unit in Jackson area. Fully rented b updated, lets make a deal. Winn Brokerage (517) 784-8833 Jackson and Lenawee Area Homes-Sale 4 bdrm on Lake LeAnn walkout, finished basement 2 car, 1 hr from Ann Arbor $229,500. (734) 878-0339 Tecumseh for sale by owner 3 bdrm, 1 bath ranch, excellent condition, $163,000. 517-423- 3353 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 Commericai, h industrial and ^ Retaii-Sale 20,000 sq' built 1994 located in Stockbridge 15 miles between 194 8 196 heavy power & gas 16' ceilings, priced to sell $699K.Call Jody Leatherberry Phoenix Realty Advisers 517-230-6633 Condominiums, Townhouse, Co-op-Sale Ann Arbor - Nielsen Square Luxury 1169 Freesla Ct, 1923 sf 2 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 car. Walk to UM , Kerrytown. $345K. 734-904-0028 Appliances new, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Chapel Hill. New interior, furnace/AC, $174,900. Elmer. 528- ____________ 1100____________ Belleville - 3 bdrm, awesome unit, best price in town, 79,900. Call Janice Remerica 734-218-3768 BRIGHTON CONDO Pond view, walk to town! Two bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, poo), garage. $124,900 or $900/month. Classy Office Building. OPEN 1-3 PM P o r ta g e C h a in , D ex te r Unique setting, beautifully maintained 1905 sq. ft. systern. Riverfront. Built in 03, " ‘‘ lots of upgrades, inviting floor plan. Crystal clear water year round, no removal of dock! $434,900 ladyofthelakes.com Brand new home. 3 Saline -1 acre lot, situat- Jackson Area Super Sale AFFORDABLE APTS, bdrm w/walk in closet, ed in Brookview High- 3.5 y/o 3500 sq' apprais- Avail. Nowl Newly decohardwood, 2 baths. lands Sub, Cul-de-sac, ed at $415,000. Mustsell! rated. 1 & 2 bdrms. 734- Landsca^mg^&spnnMer $215,000. (734) 944-7939 $349,000. 517-775-9835 941-2385 or 484-7110. in family room 8851 STOCKBRIDGE - Hunters ^^_®3dow_Ln_._$229,900. ^gke note! 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Fast Cash 734-604-7203 LIFESTYLES REALTY Real Estate Wanted NE Ann Arbor, lovely home perched on an acre lot, designed by David Osier. $560,000. (810) 623-0231 Ann Stuart Investments, LLC. Manufactured Housing-Sale AAH- New Models Arriving @ Whittaker Oaks! 3 8 4 Bdrm Four Seasons Homes. 734-461-6000. "I BUY HOUSES!" Any area or condition. No equity, no problem. Call: (734) 787-9326 I Livingston Cou nty Homes-Sale Residential Homes Sale Awesome '02 Champion 3 bdrm 2 bath computer Only 3% down -f- 2 mortgage payments moves Cali Today 734-461-6000 you in! Brick bi-level home. 665 Manor. $240K, 734-769-7095 Peters Building N e w H om e s 7 3 4 -4 2 9 -2 4 4 0 p e te r s b u ild in g .c om BANK REPO 3 bdrm. Redman double. Fireplace, deck, CtfK. $345/mo. Holly Homes 697-5400 For Sale By Owner - 3 bdrm, 1 bath ranch. New ceramic tile in kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. Brighton schools. $137,000. Contact Ryan (810)423-0393 Pinckney-$176,500. 3bdrm 2bath ranch on % wooded acre. 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No pets. 734-434-0631 14x72..............................$1900 14x70..............................$6900 Double..................... $12,900 Double.......................$15,900 16x80......................... $16,900 Double.......................$19,900 Holly Homes 697-5400 Apartment Communities Apartments Furnished Apartments Unfurnished Commercial, Industrial and Retail Condominiums,Townhouse, Co-op Duplex Farms and Acreage Hunting and Recreational Ffoperty Lake Property and Recreational Manufactured Housing Northern Michigan Property Office Space Out of State Rental and Roommate Services Residential Washtenaw Residential Livingston Rooms For Rent Senior Housing Share, Sublet Apartment and Storage Space, Garage and Parking Suburban Areas, Country Homes Vacation Spots,Time Share and Cottages Wanted to Rent 810-623-0497 Whitmore Lake. 1500sf, 1.5 story, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, main fl master, wood fl in foyer/living room, full basement,2 car garage $179,900. 734-320-0487 We're available 24/7 mlive.com/aanewsads Corner of Washtenaw & Platt. 7040 sf. All Leased Stockbridge 1.5 ac with deck, nice neighborhood home on edge town very $175,000. 734-657-6290 well maintained $169, 900. Call Jody Leatherberry, Phoenix Realty Advisers 517-230-6633 GARAGE! 4 bdrm. double w/garage! $499/mo. Holly Homes 697-5400 Let's make a Deal... Name your Price $ $3600 in FREE lot rent including washer/dryer. Apartment Communities $545 2 BEDROOM NO LEASE NO APP FEE • MONTH TO MONTH 204 S. Harris Ironwood Place Apt 2 Bdrms Avail Now! Call Laura 734-994-0644 for your private showing Able to get Jan. apts. Ann Arbor. Hoover Post: 1 bdrms, clean 8 quiet, heat, water, Internet, parking. $690/mo. 734-^1-8220 or postrealtyproperties.com ABOUT 1st MONTH RENT FREE 2 bdrm TOWNHOUSE Washer/Dryer 8 2 baths. Nature Preserve Walks... Ypsi. $695/mo. 754-1950. I ABOUT 1st MONTH RENT FREE NO App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm apts. near St. Joe's Only $595-$695. Washer /dryer, dishwasher, A/C, Balcony. 734-754-1950. ABOUT DEALS! 2 bdrm $500/mo. 1 bdrm $450/ mo. Low Security! E. 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Wines Schools! $209,000 Jeff Hatto, Broker 218-3935 Find it Here! In the classifieds. berry Phoenix Realty Ann Arbor - Rent to Own Advisers 517-230-6633 3 Homes/Condos Call 24 Hr Toll Free for Details 866-293-8187x5 ANN ARBOR Schools. SE Pittsfield, 1700 sf, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. 5834 South Ashford. $229,000, 734-646-6845 re a l e s ta te a u c t i o n s M o n d a y Jan. 2 2 n d I H O W E L L , Ml 4 1 4 1 P in g r e e R d 3.5BA 3,050sf-f/-. Built 1979. Approx Sac lot. Taxes approx $6225 (‘06). Opening Bid: $50,000 In sp e c tion s : I-4pm Sun Jan. 14th & 21st and 2 hrs p rio r to sale. STOCKBRIDGE, Ml 5118 HAYNES RD 3BR 2BA 2,050sf+\- mobile/ mnftd home. Built 2001. Approx M.9ac lot opening Bid; $ i 0,000 In fe c tio n s : I-4pm Sun jan. 21st and 2 hrs prior to sale. A b o v e P ro p e rtie s Sell: 4:45pm. Mon., jan. 22nd at 4141 Pingree Rd, Howell idee I ncJo. WESTLAND, Ml 839 Autumn Rid) 2.5BA l,850sf+/- con: Built 2004. 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Elementary Ed Teacher. 734-678-0833______________ We are proud to use recycled newsprint C4 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANU ARY 19, 2 0 0 7 D I R E C T O R Y k Arbor Hills 'Toll Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth roads, Superior Twp. From The Upper $500,000’s (734) 332-1234 www.tollbrothers.com ^ Arbor W oods Triangle Development Model - 4207 Center Valley Dr. Oft Carpenter between Packard & Ellsworth behind Target Ann Arbor $229,900-$290,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com .A s p e n Ridge S q u a re an d 'A s p e n 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 Centennia l Farms '■Johnson Building Group On Textile off State Ann Arbor From the high $300's 734-996-2887 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com <► C h e lse a Fairways R. Cook Properties 691 Park Lane Chelsea From the $230's 734-475-3800 www.rcookproperties.com o Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300's 734-213-6286 www.guentherhomes.com The Gallery a t th e Polo Fields BRG Custom Homes 888 Eagle Ave. Ann Arbor From the $500’s 734-669-2959 www.brgcustomhomes.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 C h e ls e a S p rin g s R. Cook Properties on Duncan Drive between Brown & Old Manchester Chelsea Ranch condos from the $130’s 734-475-3800 www.roookproperties.com 0 C o u rty a rd s of Dundee R. Cook Properties 601 Powell Dr. Dundee Townhomes from $99,000 734-529-7970 WWW. rcookp roperties.com Autumn Woods Con d omin iums Sutton Development, Co. LLC 8101 Autumn Wtxjds Tr, NE corner of Clark and Prospect in Superior Twp. From the $160’s 734-482-9000 www.autumnwoodscondos.com D u ndee Ridge R. Cook Properties 801 Buffalo Run Dundee From the $150’s 734-529-7722 www.rcookproperties.com .B a lm o ra l Park Condominiums 'Wineman & Komer Walk to Briarwood Mall Main St. North of Eisenhower From $240'S 734-913-8661 www.Balmoralparkcondos.com A Dunlavy E s ta te s of Web ste r Twp. Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. SW corner of N. Territorial & Mast Rds. Webster Twp./Dexter $339,900 + 734-426-9897 WWW. mc-realestate .com Blue Heron P ointe 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.centexhomes.com 0 The Gallery Luxury F la ts & P e n th o u s e The Concannon Company 414 N. Main St. at Kerrytown Ann Arbor 734-994-5599 ext.2 www.TheGallery/\2.com Gregory F arms Single Family C u s tom Homes Norfolk Homes Off Wylie Rd, between Dexter-Pinckney & Island Lake Rd. 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Turn right on Kay Street into Milan Crossing 1183 Gray Ct., Milan, Ml Starting from $150’s 734-439-8888 www.HeathcoHomes.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 Rosewo o d Village Con d omin iums 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 S aline E s ta te s Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Dancer (off Moon Rd., 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave) Saline From the mid-$400,000’s (734)944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com v^ fvT h e 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 G ra s s 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 & Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presale from the $250's www.westtownecondos.com North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial. E. of Mast From the mid $300’s 734-424-0641 www.guentherhomes.com S toneyfie ld 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 S ummerfield Glen Con d omin iums Norfolk Homes Off W. Liberty, between Maple & Wagner Ann Arbor $172,000-$215,000 734-997-9540 or 734-216-6168 WWW.norfolk-homes.com Woodland Mews Woodland Meadows Ventures, LLC 125 Fieldcrest, Ann Arbor 1/2 mile N. on Eisenhower, off Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $105K-$270K 734-761-2400 www.thewoodlandmews .com The Enclave a t 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 B rookside '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 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 The P in e s a t Lake F o re st Johnson Building Group Off Ellsworth btwn Maple & Lohr Ann Arbor From the high $500’s 734-996-2887 www.thepinesatlakeforest.com T ho rn to n F a rm s 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 F ie ld sto n e Village Condominiums Sutton DevetopmerittCo, LLC: Just W. of M-52 on Old U^12 Chelsea $150's-$190 734-475-2600 www.fieldstonevillagecondos.com Pinewood E s ta te s Dreamway Homes 1-94 to exit 150 go south thru light to Arthur Drive go right Grass Lake starting at just $139,900 (734)433-5462 or (517) 522-6828 www.dreafnwayhomes.com The Village Marketplace & Lofts The Concannon Company 147 Michigan Ave. Downtown Saline 734-994-5599 ext.2 www.VillageMarketplaceandLotts.com Y o u r B e s t L o c a l R e a l In v e rn e ss Woods Guenther Building Co. 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Quiet area, east of Ypsilanti, no pets. (734) 455-2661 Dexter Schools 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $850/mo. Contact Jim Crowley 734-546-3412______________ DUNDEE-New 2 and 3 bdrm apts., garage 8 appliances included, $750-$850. 734-649-0009 EMU-2 bdrm apt, upper floor of house, new carpet, paint. $645 includes heat/water. 734-476-2481._____________ MANCHESTER - 1 bdrm w/yard. Walk to downtown. $585/mo. Terms neg. 734-475-0432 NEAR EMU APTS/ Houses. Efficiency, 1,2,3 & 4 bdrms, starting @ $400. 734-262-1627/218-1985 Whitmore Lake -10 min. to Ann Arbor. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car, $925/mo. (734) 663-7111.____________ YPSI-SPACIOUS 2 bdrm/ 2 bath Condo, private yard, laundry, storage, full basement. $850. 614- 329-5735. Avail 1/1/07 Waterworks Business Ctr Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared business center from $375 Other space plans avail. Call: Gerry 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc., Broker. WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq.' 5 offices, large conference room -1- open area. Ready. Gerry, Ann Arbor Assoc, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. Residential Washtenaw-Rental 4 bdrm ranch in Ypsi. $1150. w/ appliances water included. Larry: 734- 721-5073 or 323-0412 Kerrytown- 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, Jacuzzi, large kitchen, laundry. 2 parking spaces $1,900/mo. 2^ - 643-4492___________________ Large 3 bedroom ranch, 2 bath, family room/ fireplace and living room. $1200. Heat included. Milan, 734-439-8569 NE Ann Arbor - UM Med Center, Pfizer, N campus. Remodeled 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, new hardwood floors/kitchen. $1500/mo 734-663-9888. Rooms for rent also a large 1 bdrm apt., furnisned, cable, utilities. 734-323-1789; 483-7665 Ypsi - Large, furnished. $420/mo. w/ utilities & parking. 734-480-9181. NOW AVAIL! W. Side ranch, 3 bdrm, Min. to downtown large yard, carport, flexible lease $995. 734-330-4154 Duplex-Rental 1 bdrm Duplex w/shared basement 8 garage. Jackson Rd. $650/mo 8 utilities. 734-994-3480 1 bdrm on Ford Lake, all utilities paid, washer 8 dryer, stove 8 refrigerator, private driveway, patio 8 dock, $ 1 ,000/mo. (734) 482-1949 Aah, Pristine Ypsi Twp 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Rent-to-own, $1250/mo. 734-972-0959 Absolutely Immaculate - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished basement, fenced backyard, garage. Close to park, bus, schools. Wines/Forsythe area. $1,450. 734-668-6252 Affordable nice, 3 bdrm w/updates, fenced . Sec 8 OK Ypsi Twp 485-5707 SA L IN E -3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2.5 garage. 2700 sf. $2000/mo. short term lease. 734-845-0442 3-Bdrm House for Rentto- Own w/finished basement. 1480 Rue Deauville, Ypsi. $1,250/ mo. 734-482-1705 About the Best! 1722 W. LibertyAnnArbor2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, appliances $1200. 223-0672 ADJUST RENT? Flawless credentials? I'll neg rent. Pristine 2 bdrm, quality of life! 810-231-5041 Near EMU - Clean 3 bdrm avail, now. $750 includes heat. 1 st mo. 1/2 price. (734) 368-0676 Nicel bdrm. No smoke/pets. 957 Sheridan Ypsi. $550/mo. Avail Now.734-709-7089 Room, to share in 3 bdrm A p t, Near EMU, $280/mo includes ultilities. 417-4330. NOW LEASING! Brand New Oaks of Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath 1 Car Garage $1249/mo, $300/Deposit Stone School, S. of 94 Call 9-5, Mon-Fri. Sec. 8 OK, 517-673-8661 OLD WESTSIDE -1 bdrm, private entrance, parking. No pets/smoking. $750 includes heat 8 water. 734-474-2983 Private deck w/ shade. 1 bdrm. Walk to EMU campus Free heat. Washer 8 dryer $565. RENTED Ann Arbor - 1802 Abbott West - Clean 3 bdrm, new carpet, off street parking, yard $900 + . 734-216-4823 /994-9150 ANN ARBOR-1 bdrm, far W. side, smalt, upper apt Private laundry 8 deck, off street parking, avail, now. Includes utilities, $600/mo. 734-260-3743 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm w / 1.5 bath, balcony overlooks woods 8 stream. 1150 sq' remodeled wMreplace, A/C, etc. Near Pfizer 8 UM Hospital. No smoke/pets $800/mo. 734-995-0657 ANN ARBOR A-I- + Huge lower level, 3 bdrm, 1414 sq'. W. Side, immaculate w/ new carpet 8 paint, garage, laundry, 1.5 bath. Owner Managed, $1100/mo + utilities. Neg. Avail Now 734-741-9482 Ann Arbor -1 bdrm + 2 bonus room, good location, big yard, 1-2 car, pets OK. $850. RENTED!!!! ANN ARBOR - 2 bdrm, large corner lot, 2 car garage, washer/dryer in laundry room. $800+ utilities. 734-717-0335. Avail 3 bdrm 2 bath, deck 8 porch, wood, fireplace, Saline Schools. Pets OK $1200+sec. RENTED!!! Ann Arbor 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, deck, front porch, C/A, very clean, $1250. (734) 769- 9050 3 bdrm NEW Ypsi Twp., 3.5 bath, 1900sf, wood floors, garage, finish basement, $1650. 734- 665-1806 AnnArbor 3 bdrm, 1 bath 2 bdrm house w/ pole laundry, deck, shed, barn on 1 acre, Denton large yard, Sec 8 OK, no Rd between Geddes 8 pets/ smoke, $900+ util- Michigan Ave. $800. ities. 734-481-0234___ 734-461-1416 1 BDRM. APT.-in owneroccupied home. Close to St. Joe's 8 EMU. $475. 734-572-1112 8481-1220 'k'kicir^ 'k'k'k'kic'k SALINE - Large 1 bdrm, cherry floors, free heat. $500/mo. 734-482-4504 ANN ARBOR-Near 7th/ Liberty, Clean 2 bdrm, washer dryer, garage, $790+elec 517-529-4179 Ann Arbor, near UM Stadium Quiet 2 bdrm, A/C, laundry basement, garage, yard. No pets/ smoke. $950. 827-0784 Saline - Small 1 bdrms. Nonsmoking, $45 4 to $536/mo. Cats OK Senior Discount 734-646-8080 YPSI -1 bdrm, 2nd fir, secured entry, recently remodeled, $550/mo. 313-506-2553_____________ YPSI/EMU - Spacious efficiency, parKing, laundry. $b15 includes utilities 810-571-0418. Ypsilanti East Side ■ 1 bdrm apartment, utilities included, $500 + securlty deposit. 734-429-7303. Ypsilanti - Loft efficiency in old church on EMU campus. $430/month + utilities. 734-662-4350 Ypsi Twp. - Newly remodeled 2 bdrm, quiet neighbor hood, large yard, plenty of parking $675. 734-730-9671 Commercial, industrial and Retaiis-Rent ANN ARBOR - West side, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, separate entrance studio, private laundry. $1300 includes utilities. (734) 260-3743 Ann Arbor W. Side 2 bdrm upper. $925 includes heat 8 water. Washer/ dryer. 734-476-7501 ANN ARBOR W Side ranch duplex,privateyard driveway, 2 bdrm, $760 + utllities 734-216-7912 Attn Google 8 Others! W AnnArbor 2 bdrm, 333 S. Main, Beautifully Redone 2400sf Retail. Unbeatable Price! 761-6163 or 761-6170 curtiscommercialllc.com SALINE INDUSTRIAL PARK- 1382 Industrial Dr Ste 3 8 4. 1250-2500 sf office 8 warehouse, $7.50/sf per yr. 734-429- 7770 or 734-368-7776. Saline -New Warehouse up to 19,000 sq', 35' ceilings, 5 loadings docks. Monthly rent 944-7271 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental 1 Bdrm condo. High ceilings, hardwood, AC, deck,basement,washer/ dryer. PetsOK $800 734-276-3215______________ 2612 Traver. 3 bdrm, 2.2 bath, finished walkout, $1600/Mo. 517-214-1204 AAAHHH! Ann Arbor N. W. luxury 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, attached garage, A/C, 2600 sq', no smoke/ pets, $1800/mo+ utilities. Security dep. 734- 747-6455, 368-7403. All Appliances - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. 1 st mo. Free! $950. Ann Arbor. 769-7760 810-229-2011 Ann Arbor- 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse. Great location. Large, attached garage $1450. 734-476-2472______________ ANN A R BO R -A must see, Georgetown condo w/ garage, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Avail now $990. 352-262-9641______________ Ann Arbor luxury 2 Bdrm 2.5 bath 2 car. Deck, appliances, fire place, woods, corner unit. Walk Whole Foods, Barnes 8 Noble. $1600. 73A-327- 0716; 646-7900 after 6 Ann Arbor - Modern condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, study, screened porch, garage, 1165 sq. ft, all appliances. Liberty 8 I- 94. $1,150/mo. Call 734-604-3353 or hei7di@yahoo.com_______ Ann Arbor NE 3 bdrm 2 bath newer quiet private, sunny, upgrades, garage $1400. 734-277-6561 Ann Arbor NE - Beautiful 3 BDRM condo, fully furnished. $1200. No pets. 1 yr. lease. 734-717-9648 WWW. arbor town.com/36Q3.html Ann Arbor SE. New 2 bdrm 2 bath! Cathedral ceilings, ail appliances, attached garage. $1150. 734-323-9996 Avail. 1800sf, very clean, 3 bdrm, all appliances, must see. Nature setting. $1295/mo. 313-510-8635. basement. No smoke/pet $900 + . (734) 665-2613 Attn! LARGE 1 bdrm, Saline, $650 + gas /electric. No dogs. 734-709-0095; 944-8134 Avail now - Westside 2 bdrm ranch, hardwood basement, deck, laundry. $825/ mo+ 734-320-6665 A+ W e s t S id e 2 bdrm upper or lower 1100 - 1300 sq'. Squeaky clean, homey. Private parking. $700-$850 includes washer/ dryer, some utilities. Owner Managed. 734-663-7818 Dexter/Ann Arbor. Wonderful 2 bdrm, great room, laundry, 1800 sq ft, residential area. 734- 426-4381_________________ Eberwhite - 2 bdrm, laundry, no pets/smoke. $755/mo. 2 mos. free rent w/14 mo. lease 734-678-5289_______________ MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ref., no dogs. $650.734-439-4050 Spacious - 3 bdrm, 1 V2 bath, large living/dining, laundry $990+ utilities. No pets. 734-662-5058. 2 bdrm duplex, 2nd floor. $700/mo, 279 S. Harris Rd, Ypsi Twp. No pets, 734-482-1949 Whitmore Lake - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished walkout, appliances, C/A, $1075/ mo. 248-396-4030 Lake Property and Recreational Rental ANN A R BO R -A GEM! Dog OK, W. Side, 2 bdrm. Garage, Laundry, No sm- oke, Snow/yard care on us A/C. $1325. (734) 646-8999_____________ Ann Arbor Best!! 3 bdrm ranch, hardwood floors, garage, deck, yard, near all $950. 734-678-5077 Ann Arbor - Campus area OR Old West Side, 4 bdrm homes w/fireplace, garage, $1600 each 313-570-9626. ANN ARBOR NE. King Elementary School, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath w/ master Jacuzzi, 2600 sq. ft. plus large finished walkout bsmt w/ full bath, wooden deck, brick patio, gas fireplace, 2 car garage. $2250/mo. 734-904-9168. Ann Arbor - New 3 bdrms, luxury bath, 2 car, private park, open plan, fireplace $1850/mo. 734-717-6582 Ann Arbor - Rent to own, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 car, finished basement + 1/2 bath, clean. $1490. Call 734-996-9264. ANN ARBOR - Westside ranch, 3 bdrm, CA, basement, laundry, garage. $1175.734-323-7470. ★ AVAILABLE NOW ★ Ypsi Twp, 3 bdrm, garage $850/mo. +utilities. Sec. 8 OK. 734-663-3009 Avail Now! 2531 Esch, Ann Arbor. 3 bdrm,2.5 bath, 2 car garage, A/C, full basement, porch. Between Packard 8 S Industrial near Eisenhower. $1450 neg. 734-996-1991________________ Avail Now! Country setting 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car unattached garage, $900/mo. 734-483-2640 AVAIL NOW! Spacious 3 bdrm, in Ypsi, family room. Sec. 8 OK, No smoke/pet. $1095/mo 734-776-4414 CAMPUS/CENTRAL Ann Arbor S. of Burns Park 3 bdrm + study, 2 bath, new kitchen, wood floors, huge garage, a/c, $1500. 734-663-4305 S.Fecteau Broker YPSILANTI Rent to Own 4 bdrm, 2 car, $900 734-697-9169 3399 DALEVIEW-4400 square feet, 5 bdrm, on Huron River, 2 3/4 acres, Dock,Dingy,newly rebuild. $1995/mo. 313-938-0666______________ Hamburg - Ore Lake access, for rent 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car heated garage, walkout, large corner lot w/ private park 2 lake accesses. Safe 8 great for kids 8 adults, Brighton Schools. Serious inquires only. $950 + utilities 8 sercurity deposit. (248) 974-2051 LAKE Front- 2 bdrm bungalow. Newly remodeled, new appliances. $700/mo. (517) 592-4942 • Two Bdrm Dollhouse - Whitmore Lake. 15 min to Ann Arbor. Big Yard. Lake access. All Appliances. $775. 734-216-2354 • CANTON- 3 bdrm, 2bath, fireplace A/C, Cherry Hill Village area. 1 +acre pole barn. Newly updated $1490. 734-433-2348 ■ CHELSEA - 2 story, 4 bdrm 2 bath, gas fireplace, sun room, laundry, 2 car garage. Private 1/2 acre lot in City of Chelsea. Lawn 8 snow care provided. $1100 /mo. Cell:734-216-4125 or office (734) 426-2662 f i l f i t l l J CLASSIFIEDS WORK Country Setting- 3 mi S. of Saline. 2 bdrm, 1300 sf, garage, no pets. $750/mo. (313) 336-5175 DEXTER 3 bdrm home, 2 full bath, fireplace, former church parsonage. 15 min to Ann Arbor. $1,100 + utilities 1 yr. lease required. No pets. _________RENTEDII!_________ D E X T E R -4 bdrm, Full basement, flex lease, all appliances. Large Yard $1200. (734) 426-4349 DexterVillage-3bdrm, basement, washer /dryer. Lawn/snow included. 7890 Forest. $975 734-475-9366 Downtown Chelsea 3 bdrm house, ceramic 8 hardwood, new carpet. $1200/mo. 734-433-1723. EMU - 5 bdrms, 1 bath house w/ lots of private parking Avail. 05/07, $1600 + utilities 734-662-9228._____________ 4 bdrm, 2 bath house across from Big House! Includes free tailgates! New kitchen, wood floors, parking, laundry. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net YPSILANTI-Very quiet Gates St. 3 bdrm, nice, w/ deck/shed, $950/mo. Low move in. 734-944-5803 Ypsi Twp-3 bdrm, full basement, garage Ypsi schools, Sec 8 OK 734-320-3444 Residential Livlngston-Rsntal Brighton Ranch for Rent $1100 - 3 Bdrm 1 Bath. Jyotimath@hotmail.com Call 810-844-0560 zranch.blogspot.com Prayer Need a Miracle? S t. J u d e N o v en a Superior Twp - Beautiful tri-level, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath 2 car garage. Section 8 OK. $1250. 734-368-7583 3 bdrm Ann Arbor ranch, 2 car garage, fireplace, finish basement, $1,450/ mo. (734) 657-5497 3 bdrm. HUD. Buy for only $5,200! For listings: 800-619-3816 X R687 Pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throuahoiit the world now and forever. • Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude help of hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 8 days and then publish. Your prayers Cross Street Village Come home to affordable elegance in the restored historic Ypsi High School Unique 1 & 2 bdrin Apts, for adults 55+ ♦ Free Movie Theater ♦ Beauty Shop ♦ Heat included in Rent ♦ Near Depot Town 210 W. Cross Street 7 3 4 . 4 8 3 . 8 3 0 0 'certain income guidelines apply. Equal Housing Opportunity 1668757.03 T Z T Z T zZ T Z xZ Z Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes 1 bdrm apartment, Golfside, Ypsi $419 /Month, lease from Feb to Dec,443-465-2732, Ann Arbor Share House Laundry, parking, yard near Co-op. $420/Mo + utilities. 662-3043 Frank Walk to downtown Ann Arbor 2 bdrm (1 very targe studio-type) laundry 8 A/C, finished basement, enclosed porch $1450. 734-663- 4305 S . Fecteau, Broker Washtenaw Hewitt Rd. - Finished basement, deck, 3 bdrm, very nice! $1495/mo. 734-944-0070 Whitmore Lake ■ 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, walkout basement, 2.5 acres, close to US 23, Dexter Schools, $1200/ mo! Shortterm lease available. 734-320-0606 WHITMORE LAKE - House $725 8 Duplex $675 Nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 734-878-6253. Willis - Small 1 bdrm trailer on private land $400/mo. + utilities. 734-461-2975._____________ YPSI - 2 bdrm in nice neighborhood washer/dryer $825/mo. 313-350-2297______________ YPSI 3 bdrm ranch. Sec 8 welcome. Appliances. Available immediately, $90Q/mo. 734-424-0917 YPSI AREA 3 bdrm, Belleville schools, carport, fenced in backyard $900/mb. 734-587-3603 YPSI - FULLY FURNISED Gorgeous! 4 bdrm 2 bath 2.5 garage, 2,100sf, MUST SEE! Sec 8 OK. $1775+ Utilities. Vic 734-788-3322 Ypsilanti 2 bdrm, large fenced yard, 1 block to middle school. Updated $800/mo. 734-645-2000 Ypsilanti 3 bdrm. Section 8 OK. Basement, washer/dryer $900. 734-276-3368 YPSILANTI-Greene Farm Sub. Lease/optlon. New 1850sf 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, CA, gas fireplace, appliances. $ 1600+ 248-755-5472 Avail Now: Share large furnished home w/ parking 2 blocks to UM Campus w/female nonsmoker looking for same $795. Reduced rent in exchange for household help. 7:^-369-2423 Furnished room near Depot Town Ypsi. Great for Student 3 bdrm house $585/mo. 517-812-4998 Ypsi Near Ford Lake. Recently remodeled 3bdrm back yard garage $1150 Section 8ok734-316-2895 Ypsi -Remodeled 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Near West Middle 8 EMU. $1350/mo. 734-383-7980 YPSI TWP -2 bdrm, carport, full basement, good neighborhood, $800/mo Please Call 734-439-8381 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 will be answered; it has not been known to fail. ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER..... “ Within days of placing my ad in the classifieds I found a buyer for my PSR" Tlie Daily Bargins - ‘the sweet spot' AndyT., Brighton Old W. Side Ann Arbor 1 room for rent in 3 bdrm house. $370/mo. + utilities 734-996-8081 Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent Martz Rd., Ypsi Twp. 24x40, insulated, electric over-head door, $450/ mo. 86x36, 5 bays, 12 ft. over-head doors. Harris Rd. $1650/mo. all or part. (734) 482-1949 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Available now, 8 miles west of Chelsea. 2 bdrm on % acre, 2 baths, $850 + deposit. 734-665-3027 COZY Country Cottage, 2 ml W of Ann Arbor, wooded lot.1 bdrm, fresh paint, carpet, storage. $700.734-662-6274 Nice 2 bdrm w/2 acres off US 23 Milan. New furnace, dishwasher, washer 8 dryer, $850/mo. 734-439-9658 Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Naples, Florida Lovely 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Water views, 1.5 miles to beach. Avail Feb, Apr 8 May. $4,000/mo. Owner 516-732-0566 Accounting and Finance 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 Volunteers Accounting and Financing SENIOR LENDER HELP WANTED Southeastern Michigan Community Bank is seeking an energetic, experienced senior lender to supervise and direct entire lending program. Must have prior experience in mortgage, consumer and commercial lending, ALLL, be familiar with state and federal regulation, have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and supervisory and managerial experience. A Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field is desirable. This lender will handle the major loan requests and present to the Board as necessary for approval or rejection. This position reports directly to CEO. Excellent fringe benefits. Send resume and desired compensation to Human Resources: M- 23904 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 EOE Business and Franchise Opportunities ABSOLUTE GOLDMINE 30 machines plus locations $9,990 required. 800-344-1277 ABSOLUTELY ALL CASH Do you earn $800/day? Candy Vending Route. 30 machines + candy. 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Duties include identifying and resolving complex client service opportunities, retaining and growing profitable client relationships, selling basic deposit and consumer loan products, analyzing financial and personal data, and cross-selling products/services. To qualify, we require an associate's degree in Business (or equivalent business experience) plus 2 years' call center, customer service, telesales, telemarketing, or retail sales experience. Strong customer service skills must also accompany knowledge of financial services and products. Key offers you a competitive. salary and excellent benefits package. For consideration, please go online to wvsAW.Key.com/careers and apply for the appropriate position by referencing PS226170. KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Mortgage Sales-No experience needed will train.Experienced Reps we pay better than anyone. Prime Financial Group, 734-697-2222 Full Service Restaurant for lease Growing Community. 20 min. from Ann Arbor 734-709-1780 International Health firm needs distributors who want to work from home. 6 figure + income potential taking calls Mon - Fri, 10 am-8 pm. 517-486-4412 In te rn e t T rav e l CO • Travel 1st class at wholesale prices, • Turn vacations into tax deductions, • 1 time $450 investment. • A personalized travel company website from which you earn income • No sales quotas, inventory or employees. • No experience needed Call 734-260-9789 Take control of your own Financial Destiny, Own your own an established Flower/Gift Shop/ Greenhouse. Located west of Ann Arbor In a small but, growing community good traffic counts usiness needs a owner operator. Only shop in town. Business Is priced at $39,500 with favorable building lease or purchase option. Phoenix Realty Advisers, Call Jody Leatherberry, 517-230-6633._____________ $1000 a week Just mailing letters. 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Must have Bachelors in Computer Science, Management/ Business Information Systems, and at least seven years experience performing analytical, design, development, testing and deployment IT projects especially in industrial envIronments.To apply, please submit resume and salary requirement: DTE Energy Services esrecrulting® dteenergy.com fax: 734.302.8240 I T J O B S Experience a plus but not required. Earn full pay while you learn and receive immediate benefits to include medical / dental, paid sick days, 30 days paid vacation each year. Must be 17-34 with a High School diploma. Call 1-800-922-1703, Mon.-Fri. 8-4. Web Coordinator: Healthcare IT association seeks a web coordinator to support development, content and document management for multiple websites; user needs analysis, web-analytics, help tools, documentation. Knowledge of webbased authoring tools and graphic manipulation tools required. Desired Skills: HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, WebTrends, C S S , ASP. 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This position will conduct process, operational, and compliance audits and special projects related to the University of Michigan campuses with emphasis on the Health System. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Experience and proficiency in applying audit principles, skills and techniques in audit testing, and interpretation of results is essential. Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. This position must be able to effectively collaborate with a wide range of people in a variety of settings. Certified Internal Auditor designation or CPA is a plus, along with healthcare experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply for this position, please go to http://www.umich.edu/— Jobs/ and follow the instructions to post your resume and cover letter. The University of Michigan is a Non- Discrimlnatory, Affirmative Action Employer. Preschool teacher 8 Infant care provider needed. 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The following exciting opportunities are available for experienced and dynamic candidates who possess a sense of urgency and commitment to exceptional patient care and satisfaction. Aesthetician Experienced Aesthetician responsible for performing aesthetic laser treatments, micro dermabrasion, and facial skin rejuvenation, documenting client care, assisting physicians with advanced laser therapies, and working with Mohs patients to complete restoration phase of surgery. Certification from an accredited institution required, as well as continuing education to keep certification current. This position is full time and may require evening commitment. RN We seek an RN to assist physicians with Mohs micrographic surgery and other cosmetic surgical procedures. The qualified candidate possesses previous experience as a scrub or circulating nurse and IV and conscious sedation experience, with a current Ml RN license and ACLS certification. 1-2 years experience in dermatology or ambulatory plastic surgery required, along with computer proficiency. Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Coordinator The Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Coordinator will be responsible for client education regarding procedure options, providing information on additional aesthetic services, scheduling clients for elected procedures and discussing surgical fees. The position requires a Business degree (or equivalent) and/or RN with administrative experience, computer proficiency, 1-2 years experience in dermatology or cosmetic plastic surgery strongly preferred; previous sales experience Is preferred. 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Medical 11^ hufon gastro University of Michigan Health System REGISTERED Nurse RESPIRATORY Manager THERAPIST Billing Coordinator Growing gastroenterology practice and surgery center is seeking a highly motivated, experienced (54- years}, coordinator for its Patient Financial Services (PFS) Department. Coordinator will be responsible for oversight of all PFS staff, reporting to administrator and physicians, meeting targets, billing system updates (NextGen), responding to patient calls, and acting as a working member of the PFS team. Experience in alt aspect of health care billing and management are required. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Scheduling Coordinator 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. 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Nurse Practitioners - Home Care Exciting opportunity to interface with the hospital/clinic/ED to Identify at-risk 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; takes on call responsibilities. Exceptional UM benefits package with 2:1 employer match retirement program for full/part time positions. Minimum 1 year family nurse practitioner experience and current Michigan licensure. Please submit resume to University of Michigan Visiting Nurses via fax (734) 975-3089 or email MVN-HR® med.umich.edu PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - Sought by Rehab Services provider. Requires 2 years of college with a major in Physiotherapy. Responsibilities include to Assist P.T.s in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Resume to President, New Light Physical Therapy 8 Rehab Services, 317 Ecorse Road, Suite 8, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198. 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The 2007 Civic 2 dr cou|x.- LX and the 2007 Acc4>rd SE 4 dr leases require $1,099 due and the 2007 Pilot 4WD. 4 dr wagon F.XI. requires SP19*> due. With approved credit. See dealer for details. Expires 2-5-07 BUSINESS ANALYST /REQUIREMENTS ADMINISTRATOR If you value integrity, commitment to teamwork, expertise, dependability and quality service you are the employee we are looking for. Delta Dental offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, pension, disaiDility and life insurance, vacation, sick/personal leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement and business casual dress. Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for corporate and external projects, and assists with other communication needs, Required skills: Able to facilitate meetings, negotiate priorities, resolve conflicts, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire creativity. Able to analyze and translate complex information into clear, simple, accurate communication. Able to distinguish stated requests from true needs and solutions and design constraints from real business requirements. Data modeling and information design skills. Project management skills. Position requires a bachelors degree in a related field and at least two years business requirements engineering experience. Please send your resume, and cover letter to: Delta Dental of Michigan; Human Resources Department P.O. Box 30416; Lansing, Ml 48909-7916 Fax: {517)347-5159 E-mail: hr@ddpmi.com Subject line must include: Business Analyst/Requirements Administrator Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Central American Ministries, a not for profit in Ann Arbor, Ml serving poor Central Americans through housing, schools, etc. Missionbound, budget minded Exec Director sought to manage small staff & volunteers. Successful mgmt experience, de- §ree & Spanish required. ome travel required. Professional development experience preferred. Salary commensurate w/experience. For more info: www.camon-line. org Email resumes to: bpelcin@camon-line.org Parish Outreach Coordinator (15/hrs/wk) ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ F A C IL IT IE S P R O JE C T COORDINATOR II Provides day to day construction supervision for all construction and remodeling projects. Minimum qualifications: A s sociates degree in construction management or equivalent education and experience, minimum often years construction supervision experience, ability to use construction scheduling and computer aided drafting software, working knowledge of building codes, fire and safety codes and requirements. Initial salary range is $40,918-$45,009 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is January 19, 2007. Position works to nurture positive Catholic parish and Agency relationships. Responsibilities include: act as Agency liaison to the 14 Washtenaw County parishes, facilitate and coordinate development of cooperative programming between Agency and parishes including administering current parish outreach programs, provide educational and informational opportunities for parish and Agency staffs, and train and support parish social ministry leaders and volunteers. Some weekend and evening work. Qualifications include BA in social work, pastoral studies or other related field; strong working knowledge of and proof of training in Catholic social teaching, prior work work with volunteers, demonstrated experience with Catholic culture, prior leadership and training experience, community organizing skills, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: Coordinator Foundation Research Interested persons should send completed official Wee application form with transcripts (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 Fax: 677-5415. 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 Catholic Social Services, Attn: HR- POC fax (734) 971-2730 or via email to: jobs@csswashtenaw.org subject line HR-POC. No phone inquiries please. R EC R U IT E R S TA F F IN G M ED ICA L Responsible for the college wide coordination and processing of scholarships. This is an outside funded position. No continuing employment rights are inferred. Minimum qualifications: Associates degree and two years relevant work experience OR the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Washtenaw Join the recruiting and staffing team of a growing Ann Arbor medical services firm. Responsible for recruiting and staffing medical positions throughout the US. Seeking persons with 2 year -i- experience, medical helpful. C-onununity College ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Send resume to service® unival-med.com ATT: HR or fax to 800-382-8611. Initial salary range is $37,201 - $40,921 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is January 19, 2007. Interested persons should send completed official Wee application form and transcripts 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 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: http:// www.wccnet.edu/jobs. AA/EEO/ADA employer 1 ^ ^ Vm m u K . Online: mlive.com/aanewsads Librarian/Teen MLS Graduate/Student. Permanent full-time and part-time positions include evenings, Saturdays, & occasional Sundays. EOE Send letter & resume to: Anne Heidemann, MLIS; Canton Public Library; 1200 S Canton Center Rd Canton. Ml 48188. Fax (734) 397-1130. www.cantonpl.org Social Workers FEE SPLIT THERAPISTS Private Mental Health & SubstanceAbuse JCAHO accredited Outpatient Clinic in Belleville seeks qualified applicants for existing & future mental health/sub abuse clients. Requires Masters & licensure in related mental health field. Professional liability insurance is provided; flex schedules can be arranged including evening work. Please send cover letter/resume Counseling Resource Center, Attn HR 26184 West Outer Dr Lincoln Park, Ml 48146 Fax: 313-389-7515 dfenwick® comcareserv.org .^Washtenaw Cominunilj'College DEVELOPMENT ASST/ VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR -Adult homeless shelter. Self-directed & goal oriented person responsible for assisting fund development activities as well as recruiting, coordinating & retaining a force of volunteers. See www.comnet.org for qualifications & description. Fax resumes to 734-996-3022 or email resume to mcintoshd® washtenaw.org____________ yyyyyy S R P R O JE C T S ADM IN IS TRA TO R Responsible for implementation of international development projects. Must have familiarity with USAID contracts/RFPs, 5 yrs experience. Visit www.wdi.umich.edu/job to apply. MARKETING PROJECTS COORDINATOR ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ T e c h n ic a l C o m m u n i c a t io n s S u p e r v is o r A V F U E L CORPORATION DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Senior management position provides leadership for Museum business operations. Responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting and cash management. Duties include management of day-to-day financial and accounting operations including AP. AR, purchasing, general ledger, payroll and monitoring of interna! control poli- 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. Thetford Corporation, a leading manufacturer of products and services to the recreational vehicle industry, is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Technical Communications Supervisor. Qualifications: • College degree (preferably in accounting, finance or business administration) required. • Minimum 5 years experience in management, preferably with a not-for-profit organization and/or public accounting firm • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Computer proficient: Quickbooks Word & E x cel R equirements: • Assist the marketing department with various design work (Quark Xpress, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). • Other responsibilities include working on website updates, assisting with photoshoot set-ups for trade publications, marketing team fulfillment of various campaigns, customer interaction and several miscellaneous other marketing duties. • Some travel possible. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Attn: FINANCE 220 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or jobs@aahom.org No phone inquiries. Position closes January 21. 2007. EOE Educational Program Development and leadership for Ann Arbor Art Center. Min 5 years experience, full time, benefits. Resume to: mchamberlin@annarbor artcenter.org Adults can't read and You can help! Qualificatio ns • Organization • Project coordination • Customer communication. • Editing & proofreading. • Creativity • Outgoing with a positive attitude. • Must be proficient with Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint. Benefits • Medical - BCBS, BCN, M Care • Guardian Dental • Vision Guard • Flexible Spending Account • Short and Long Term Disability • Accidental Death & Dismemberment • Life insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • 401(k) The successful candidate will be responsible for the writing, layout and maintenance of all technical materials, including owner's manuals, installation manuals and instructions. product and service bullets and parts service instructions. The individual will be responsible for maintaining all materials in electronic form and maintaining appropriate files and tracking systems. The position will also be responsible for coordinating and managing outside services needed to assist in the development of materials. Minimum Bachelors degree with a strong emphasis in written communication skills and solid base in technical/ scientific / engineering knowledge. Previous experience in writing technical materials required. We offer a competitive benefit package and a salary commensurate with experience. Send resume, including recent salary history to: (no phone calls or walk-ins) Thetford Corporation Employment Office HR Department 7101 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 EOE FAX: (734) 997-6572 E-mail: careers@thetford.com Washtenaw Literacy Please forward resume b salary requirements to: jobs@avfuel.com fax: 775-213-3742, or mail: HR Dept. AVFUEL CORPORATION, P.O. Box 1387 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1387 We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS EOE/M/F To volunteer, please call 734-879-1320 M AAM Technical Writer/Editor, contract to hire. PT to write/edit technical reports, marketing materials, training manuals, and presentations and to support Word users. Requires Bachelor's Degree, 3-5 years technical writing/editing experience, excellent writing, editing, project b time management skills and advanced knowledge of MS Word. $20/hr, send cover letter & resume to: bjohnston® humantech.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C9 Trust Administrator United Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company with two growing community bank subsidiaries, has an opening for a Trust Administrator to be located in Tecumseh, Ml. The Trust Administrator will market investment management as well as traditional trust products and services. This position will also work with trust clients and act as account administrator for trust, estates, conservatorships and investment management accounts. To ensure your success we require previous trust administration and business development experience. Excellent communication skills are required for this position. A college degree is required or equivalent experience, and a background in financial planning is highly desirable. We offer an attractive team oriented work environment and opportunities for growth. Fax/mail or e-mail resumes to United Bank & Trust Human Resources P.O. Box 248 Tecumseh, Ml 49286 hr@ubat.com Fax 517-423-1715 EEOE SALES PROFESSIONAL Latitude Consulting Group, an established, growing Ann Arbor based software firm seeks top-notch sales pro to help expand its presence in automotive, healthcare 8 financial industries. If you have experience setting up meetings with Fortune 500 organizations, are familiar with complex sales b can meet realistic goals, we could help you advance your career, work for a valuesoriented company 6 make real money. Apply on-line: www.latitudecg.com/ careers.htm SALES Todd's Services, Michigan's largest residential landscaping CO., is seeking a selfmotivated, aggressive, honest sales person. Must have in home sales experience. This position is 6 days a week during peak season with Saturdays and evenings mandatory. Product knowledge helpful, but not necessary. Excellent pay with great benefits package. This job will take a lot of commitment, but is very rewarding. Please fax resumes: 810-231-4778, attn: Sales Position. Sales We Are Seeking Success Oriented People Training, mentoring and business plan systems are provided. Call Todayl Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti Jeff Stabnau 662-8600 ext. 1 1 1 Chelsea or Dexter Barb Lunarde 734-426-1487 Saline or Milan Dennis Pearsall 734-213-6745 Building, Heating and Cooling Items GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE Fowlerville Lumber All merchandise marked 20%-70% off. Online specials at www. fowlervillelumber.com 118 N. 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Labradoodle Pups -Mini FIB'S, apriijot & red, shots, vet check, guaranteed, OFA. www.windmere kennels.com. 989-865-6408 Maltese Poodles, Yorkies etc non shedding designer breeds. Shots, wormed, litter training. $400-$1000 517-404- 3045, 517-404-1028. www.puppy-place.net Firewood and Wood Stoves V ADOPT V A cat or kitten can change your house into a home! Fixed/vetted PETCO Sun 11-3pm AKC Black Labs. Versatile family dogs, lovable & energetic. Purchase a new exercise partner or hunting companion. $200. 517-262-6769 AKC Chesapeake Bay Retriever Pups, champ line $800-$900 761-5647 www.cspapts.com/dogs MINI SCHNOODLE PUPS. Ready to go. Call 989-539-3910 or 517-605-1916 V.P. of Operations To oversee daily business operations. Direct sales staff, provide quotations to customers. Outline sales strategy. Establish product pricing based on calculated mfg./import & operational costs. Clarify technical requirements for customized product w/ individual customers 8 convey resulting specs to mfg. facility in Germany. Provide support to staff re: technical questions. Address quality issues w/customers. B.S. in Mech. or Mfg. Engg. + 1 yr. experience in project mgmt. or sales-related position. Fluency in German Language. Mail resumes only to: Anja Ziegler, General Manager, Zoller Inc, 3753 Plaza Dr. Ann Arbor Ml 48108 SERVICE WRITER Are you motivated, good with people and have experience in service sales? We want to see you in our busy Brighton auto repair shop. Good pay based on production and experience. Call 517-404-9506 Aaron's Apple Oak 8 hickory seasoned firewood, 4'x8'x16" $70. 734- 429-5534/734-528-1516. AARON'S HARDWOOD, Seasoned, split, delivered/stacked. 4x8x18.$80 or 2 for $150. 734-730-1146 Absolute Best Firewood Seasoned 8 split. $65/face cord. Fast, Professional Delivery 734-368-5055______________ All hardwood, seasoned 8 delivery. $75, 1/cord, $140, 2/cord. 4ftx8ftx 16in. 734-604-4600 All S easo n ed C h e rry $80/face cord delivered, $100 stacked. 323-9508 FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwoods. $75 face cord. Delivery available. 734-663-2595 Seasoned firewood, all hardwood, $80 per face cord. Delivered. Please call (734) 231-7538 AKC/OFA Labrador Puppies, English champion bloodlines. First shots. $450. 734-368-2765 AKC registered Lab Pups due 1/25, taking reservations now w/depositfor yellow 8 black. 424-0208 BICHON FRISE ^ 3 M, $400, 1 F, $500 born 12/21/06, ready by Valentines. 734-544-1300 Border Collie Pups ABCA Merle's, Trl's, Black 8 white's, $500 - $650 734-260-2820 Freebies Sr. Market Sales 25 yr old national estate planning co. expanding in Michigan. If you are an experienced in-home one call closer let's talk. 866-769-7964 Wraparound Services Facilitator Services include providing stabilization 8 strengthening of family w/ wraparound service planning 8 delivery. MWI is a collaborative project of Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, Monroe Family Independence Agency, Monroe County Probate Court. Monroe County Intermediate School District 8 Monroe County Health Dept dedicated to strengthening families. Min Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology with licensing (LBSW). Min 2 yrs experience working w/ children 8 families in outreach 8/or community based programs. Apply w/ cover letter 8 resume to HR Dept Monroe Community Mental Health Authority P.O. Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161 Fax: 734-243-0145 Hiring for an Assistant Manager with leasing experience for a retirement home in Northville. Email resumes to: ahnorthville® comcast.net Entry level sales to management. Training provided. We are looking for smiling, energetic, enthusiastic, intelligent, and down right nice people. $18-42K potential. Apply within: 2275 S. Industrial Hwy. Ann Arbor Volunteers Household items Participants Needed for research study at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. Participants will be paid $30 for being in a focus group held at 6:30 pm on either January 25 or January 26, 2007. Discussion will last for 2 hours. Prior registration required. Please call 734-647-4670. Research Study Seeking females 18-36 years of age for Investigational Fertility Drug Study Call Karande 8 Associates, S.C. 847-884-8884 for more information Neutral Zone Job Posting: Development Director The Neutral Zone was founded by teens to provide Ann Arbor area high school youth a venue for needed social, cultural, educational, recreational, 8 creative opportunities. The Neutral Zone is currently looking to hire a full-time Development Director to manage major gifts, corporate giving, grants, special events and annual giving. Minimum of 3-years successful fundraising and development experience with a non-profit. ’ Proficiency with development database. Excel and Word necessary. Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred. Qualified candidates send a resume and cover letter to: John Weiss, Executive Director Neutral Zone 310 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Retails Bicycle Mechanic Experienced Two Wheel Tango, a dynamic high-end bicycle shop in Ann Arbor, seeks an experienced bicycle mechanic. Excellent customer relations and technical skills required Call Al @ 734-528-3030 Bicycle Mechanic Experienced Two Wheel Tango, a dynamic high-end bicycle shop in Ann Arbor, seeks an experienced bicycle mechanic. 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(734) 994-8847 Looking for Mahogany Spinet Desk sold at Auction past Ju ly or August in Monroe County Family Heirloom 320-252-0519 We are proud to use recycled newsprint Merchandise Wanted Buying C omic Books Large or Small collections. Call 231-798-3097. Miscellaneous Items Sales and Agents Auctions and Auctioneers Sales 8 Marketing Prosif you are not satisfied, we want to talk to you. Perks, Benefits, 8 no caps. 248-895-5091 Sales Reps and Managers $4000 per week PLUS residuals is what our top sales people earn. Highly successful national company expanding. Will train! Call John O'Brien at 800-316-4752. m i i v e . c o m E v e ry th in g Michigan A U C T I O N Showcase Kitchens Mon., Jan. 22 - 8am-6pm 31435 Utica Road, Fraser, Ml Some items include: assorted kitchen cabinets, vanities, dust collector, and much more. Viewing: Fri., Jan. 19: 9am - 4pm and Mon., Jan. 22: 8am - 6pm. Online Only. Details at www.1800lastbid.com or call Miedema Auctioneering at 1800lastbid (527-8243). Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs HOT TU B '07 NEW, 40 jets, 6 person, $3200. Can deliver 313-586-0008. NEW YEARS RESOLUTION Adopt a Cat at Mosaic Feline Refuge, A2's Best Kept Secret. Featuring: St. Nicholas, long fur, grey 8 white, calm, sweet, bearing gifts of love. Mikey, black, sleek, wraps around your ankles. Windsong, 12 wk purrry girl. Visit, Fall in Love, Take Home 1 or More, Great Stress Busters. ^ 0 Adoption Fee. 734-332-1621; 734-663-1618 Pembrooke Welch Corgi Pups, AKC registered, 7 wks, shots 8 wormed. (269) 342-8676 Purebread Beagles for sale shots 8 wormed. Parents good rabbitt dogs $75. 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Honda,etc from$500 Listings: 800-619-3790x2275 Domestic Automobiles Ford Taurus S E S '03 Auto CD power 40K 1 owner $6900 734-320-2514. LINCOLN LS 0 3 50K miles, excellent condition, $17,300. Premium Sport Package. Leather, V-8, Dual climate control, stability control. Must see! (734)476-6644. Mercury Sable LS '04 - Loaded, 23K mi, $12,900. 734-997-0522 or 810-599-3989 Po ntiac Bonneville '03 S LE , 42K, silver, loaded. $13,920 S a tu rn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 Pontiac Grand AM GT '00 V6 auto CD power 60K mint $5500 734-320-2514 Buick Century 04 Sedan, auto, A/C. 30K warranty. $8900. ® 734-484-0849. BILLARD POOL TABLE 8' in carton 1" Italian Slate, $1950 new, sell $900. Call 734-546-2063 Treadmills, high end, full featured. True 450P, $725, True 500HRCO, $1325. 734-332-9228. YOU NEED TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD ARER HOURS? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads Place your ad on-line with The Livingston Community News Anytime! Earlier deadlines apply. 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Xenon, 48K, new brakes 8 tires. $28,969. 734-973-9975 HONDA ACCORD LX '98 6 cyl, leather, 95K, new brakes, good condition. $7100. 734-260-3310 Honda Accord E X '02 4 door, silver, leather, moon, 57K, $13,580 S a tu rn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 HONDA CIVIC LX '99 68K mi, silver, 4dr, auto, e x cellent, CD, auto starter, $7900.734-475-9533 HONDA CIVIC LX '04 - 22K miles, $15,300, e x cellent condition, white, 4 door. 517-768-8164 Honda C iv ic L X '04 4 door, blue, 41K, extra clean, $12,740 S a tu rn of Plymouth (734) 453-7890 LEXUS E S 3 0 0 '9 9 -8 0 K , leather, moonroof, mint, chrome wheels $12,500/ best 734-358-4548 Nissan Sentra GXE '99 - 88K $4,800 313-605-4349 swanimportauto.com ACURA CL 3.2 Type S'01 117K, excellent condition, AB S, custom wheels, CD, leather, satellite ready, heat seats, moonroof, loaded $9,500. 426-2504 VOLVO S60 '03 Fully loaded, Excellent condition, black. 61K $12,900. (734) 717-7878 VW Beetle '98 - 5 speed, power windows 8 locks, airbags, AC, great shape, $5,600. 734-434-1746 CHAIR - Swivel rocker. $18. 810-225-4430 DOLL CHAIR-Wood. $20 best. 810-494-9480 PING PONG TABLE-$69 best. 810-494-9480 SOFA - 86" gold upholster. $33.810-225-4430 TABLE, COFFEE - Marble top. $33. 810-225-4430 WHIRLPOOL UNlT-$69 best. 810-494-9480 Window - 34 x 103”. High energy. $69. 548-4074. KEEPS YOU T ^ A RUNNING!^ ^ 1 Mattress Set, 2 piece new queen pillowtop w/ warranty.Sell $100. Can Deliver 734-891-8481 1 set, 3 piece King pillow top MATTRESS ^ T , still in bag. Deliverable. Only $195. 734-891-8481 Best Mattresses @ Warehouse Prices. 734-665-8900. vanwinklemattress.net COUCHES - Macy's quality, extra deep, reupholstered 2003. $300. Older, tan, inside 72", $150. 734-878-5636 Dark green entertainment center w/light up glass wine rack - holds up to 32" TV, oblong glass top coffee table with stone base. $125 each or best offer. Call 734-905-0909._____________ Leaving State Must Sell, wm sacrifice our house full of beautiful near new furniture. Items include: traditional 3-piece sofa, love seat 8 chair, cost over $3,000; will sell all 3-pieces for $1,550. Also have, cherry 12-piece king size master bdrm suite, cherry 10-piece queen size bdrm suite, two 3-piece cherry coffee table sets, two grandfather clocks, cherry sofa tables, five-piece cherry pub set, 5-piece cherry game set, mirrored pedestal plant stand, gorgeous 1 1 -piece cherry formal dining room suite, many decorative lamps, large executive cherry office desk, pictures, silk trees, mirrors 8 etc. All less than 3 mos. old 8 in perfect condition. Must be sold as soon as possible. Please call 248-293-0744 GET A GREAT DEAL ON A GREAT CAR, TRUCK OR SUV BY JANUARY 31 ST! 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Lessee may be charged for excessive wear based on Toyota Rnanciat Servlces/Toyota Lease Trust (TLT Ml & OH) standsrds for normal use and for mileege In excess of 36.000 miles at the rate of I0.1S per mile. Must take retail deHvery from new 2007 dealer stock by 1/31/07. 4. New 2007 Corolla. Customer cash directly from Toyota Motor Sales, U. S. A., Inc. Dealer participation may affect consumer cosL Must take retail doliveiv from new dealer slock by 1/31/07. 9. 2006 lnteinCholce4, Inc. www.lrrteOiChoice.com; CE. LE & S Models. 6. No down payment with approved credit through Toyota Financial Services - Tier l-f, I & H. Not all customers vriN qualify for lowest rate. See participatmg dealer for terms end condltkxis. Must take retail deHvery from new 2007 Highlander Hybrid dealer stock by 1/31/07. 7. 2006 IntrtttChoice®. Inc. www.!n1eflfCho)ce.com: Large Class - All Trim Levels. 8. Rebate ottered by Toyota Motor Sales, U. S. A.. Inc. To quality you must have graduated from an accredited foi?- year college, university or registered nursing degree pro^am during the last two yeers or graduate from such a school/program within the next six months. Rebate wiD be applied on lease contacts first toward the amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the capitalized cost reduction. One rebate par tease transaction. Lease confract must be dated between April 1.2006 and March 31,2007. Only avallabte on new untitled Toyota models. Toyota Financial Services College Graduate Lease Program is available on approved credit to qualified customers teasing new untitled Toyota irxxtels through participating Toyota dealers and Toyota Financial Sendees. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available In all states and 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. INDIVIDUAL DEALER PRICES MAY VARY. Explratfon for this ad is 1/31/07. SEE YOUR GREATER DETROIT TOYOTA DEALER TODAY! D u n n in g T o y o t a n r n o r 7 3 4 - 9 9 7 - 7 6 0 0 MSK MBOUr OUR TIRiS FOR U F i PROBRMOn t o y o t a . c o m (^ T O Y O T A m o v in g fo rw a rd CIU i CLASSIFIEDS www.mtive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007 SUVs FORD EXPLORER Sport 4x4 '00, 82K, all power, CD, tinted, $5500/ best. 734-660-4850 Ford Explorer Limited '99 4x4, fully loaded, leather, good tires & brakes. $6400, 734-260-1987 FORD Explorer 01 52,000 miles, Excellent Condition, Many Extras $8800. (734)429-5798. Ford Explorer '03 4x4, 4- door auto A/C CD power 30K $9900 734-484-9901 H o n d a E le m e n t EX '0 3 Black, 38K, perfect condition, moon roof, won't last. $14,480 S a tu r n o f P ly m o u th (7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 -7 8 9 0 J e e p G ra n d C h e ro k e e '04 -Special Edition, fully loaded, excellent, 31K. $14,900. 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MERCURY V IL LA G ER '97 fully loaded, excellent condition $2900 734-260-4044 Vehicles Wanted East Michigan Auto Parts Top $$ Paid for vehicles in any condition 734-482-4670 J U N K C AR S W A N T E D Cash paid. Open 7 days. 734-368-5088 DK Towing Wanted a Black or Red Cadillac Escalade SUV '03-'04, leather, low mi. No dealers 517-902-8434 O P E N 2 4 h o u r s a d a y , 7 d a y s a w e e k , 5 2 w e e k s a y e a r . There’s nothing like a newspaper when it comes to convenience. It’s a customer friendly medium that lets you control time and place like no other. Whether you want the news at 9 a.m. on the bus to work, with your lunch at noon, or 8 p.m. with dinner, we're always there for you. So the next time you want the news on your time, open The Livingston Community News. 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We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 TOYOTA Dunning Toyota : 3745 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 i-------------------------------1 i l T O U V O 'Purchase price includes all retales tjased on QMS pricing Sale prices include Pull Ahead purchase bonus with GMAC approved financing *' QMS Lease payments 10 000 miles per year All down payments are plus tax, doc fee & slarl-up costs. A, B. or C credit approval (D & E siighity higher) Excess mileage charge 25 cents per mile Lease Pull Ahead waives 2 payments. Customer responsible for any remaining payments a( reduced rate. See dealer for details. Employee Bonus Cash for Everyone not eligible with csdam GM Credit card redemption amounts. Sale ends 1/31/07 FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan S e s i L in c -M e r c -V o lv o www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 1-800-293-1744 1-810-227-1761 P C N T IA C I A C T CWV ? 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Lease is 39 mos. 10,000 miles per year Call for Detalld i HOURS: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30-9:00, Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30-6:00, Sat. 10:00-4:00 www.howardcooper.com IN S ID E 2 B r i g h t o n b o y l i v e s w i t h d i a b e t e s 2 H e a l t h p r o b l e m s a r e p r e v e n t a b l e 3 T i p s o n e a t i n g o u t a n d e a t i n g l i g h t 3 E x e r c i s e : t h e r e ' s n o t i m e l i k e t h e p r e s e n t 4 H o w t o p r e v e n t i n j u r i e s "■*, 4 A s t h m a c a r e h e l p s t e e n c o m p e t e 5 S o m e w i s h fo r a s m o k e - f r e e c o u n t y 6 M a k i n g p r o g r e s s a g a i n s t b a c k p a i n A d v e r t i s i n g S u p p l e m e n t t o — T H E L I V I N G S T O N — COMMUNITY NEWS 2 I HEALTHY LIVING THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007 PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Jake Paquette has Type 1,also called "juvenile," diabetes, which is primarily inherited. He and his mom, Debi Paquette, illustrate th e use o f Jake's insulin pump, which has changed his life. Brighton Twp. boy won't let diabetes slow him down Jake Paquette and his mother learn to manage disease BY STEPHENIE KOEHN N ew s S p e c ia l W r ite r Like most 11-year-olds, Jake Paquette, of Brighton Township, loves to hang out with his friends after school. The 11-year-old also enjoys drawing, painting and literature, but doesn’t particularly like math. He doesn’t especially like diabetes, either, but it’s a fact of his life. Paquette, now in the Navigator (sixth-grade) class at the Cheryl Stockwell Academy in Hartland Township, learned about two years ago that he has diabetes. He is one of 10,000 Livingston County residents with the disease, according to figures compiled by the county health department, which counts diabetes as the sixth-leading cause of death in the county. Jake’s diagnosis, as he recently wrote in a story for English class, was “very devastating and it was the first time that I saw my mom cry.” But Jake and his mother, Debi Paquette, didn’t let the diagnosis keep them down for long. “I began reading a ton of books on diabetes,” she said. “I had to read everything about it; it was my mission.” Diabetes, she learned, is actually a group of diseases distinguished by high levels of glucose in the blood, resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action or both. Type 1 diabetes, the type that Jake has, develops when the body’s immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that make the hormone insulin. The body needs insulin to convert sugar, starches and some other kinds of food into energy needed for daily life. Since these pancreatic cells are the only cells in the body that manufacture insulin, people with type 1 diabetes must get their insulin delivered by injection or through a pump, 'lype 1, which accounts for 5 percent to 10 percent of all diagnosed cases, most often strikes children and young adults, giving rise to its other name, juvenile diabetes. Type 2, often termed adultonset diabetes, accounts for 90 percent to 95 percent of J a k e P a q u e t te che c k s his b lo od sugar level by poking his finger. diagnosed cases. In type 2 diabetes, the body produces insulin but the cells do not process it properly. Type 2 is associated with aging, obesity, family history and numerous other factors. Other forms of diabetes are associated with pregnancy (gestational diabetes), specific genetic conditions, surgery, drugs, malnutrition, infections and other illness. Diabetes affects many part of the body and may lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nervous system disease, dental disease, amputations, problems in pregnancy and more. But with good control of glucose, blood pressure and blood lipids and preventive care for eyes, kidneys and feet, diabetics can reduce the occurrence of complications. After she learned about diabetes, Jake said, his mother taught him about the disease and what he had to do to stay healthy. “Nowadays, she helps me with all my diabetes problems including shots, counting carbs and my many doctor appointments,” he said. Life after the diagnosis of diabetes, especially for those with Type 1, is much different than life before it. All food must be carefully measured for carbohydrate content and balanced with insulin, said Debi Paquette. And Jake must measure his blood sugar levels by pricking his finger several times a day. “Jake’s pancreas does not work at all,” she said. “All the insulin he gets, we add to his body. It’s a delicate balance.” At first, Paquette said, her son had to endure four insulin shots daily and could only eat certain foods and only at certain times, to be sure his sugar- insulin balance was maintained. But the boy’s life has been changed by the advent of the insulin pump, a device that is attached to the body for several days at a time and delivers insulin from a small cartridges via a tiny tube. “The pump has been wonderful for Jake,” said his mom. “Eating on a strict schedule was a nightmare.” For the past two years, rather than mope about his condition, Jake has organized his friends and family to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This past September, on his 11th birthday, he and his team, “Jake’s Journey,” raised $700 and participated in the Walk for a Cure at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor. He looks forward to organizing another team this year. For many, the path to diabetes - particularly type 2 diabetes - is marked first by prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. The good news: People with prediabetes who lose weight and increase their physical activity can prevent or delay diabetes. Some can even return their blood glucose levels to normal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which makes information on diabetes available in its Web site at www.cdc.gov/diabetes. For Jake, diabetes control begins at breakfast every day, when he checks his blood sugar, and ends just before he goes to sleep, when he checks his sugar for the final time each day. “We have heard of a new technology that is on the way that \vill continuously monitor blood sugar and adjust insulin,” Debi Paquette said. “And, of course, we’re holding out for a cure. It’s too devastating to think that my child will have to deal with this for his whole life.” We create our own ' health problems M e t d i c a l ( d i r e c t o r : T h a t c a n c h a n g e BY U SA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The majority of health problems in Livingston County are things we do to ourselves. That’s according to Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for Livingston County. “We mirror the state in the issue of chronic disease, but the majority of our residents have the ability to change that,” says Ted Westmeier, director of the Livingston County Department of Public Health. “Conditions can be drastically changed through lifestyle choices.” According to the most recent study by the LCDPH (2005), heart disease, cancer and stroke, in that order, account for 60 percent of the deaths in Livingston County. The study shows that behavioral and lifestyle factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, diet and inactivity contribute as much to mortality and morbidity as genetic and environmental influences. More than 10,000 adults in the county have diabetes, more than 32,000 adults in the county have hypertension, and more than 50,000 adults in the county have high cholesterol. County Health Education Supervisor Jennifer Lavelle says overeating and inactivity contribute to preventable health problems, like obesity. “Obesity increases cardiovascular risks, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol,” says Lavelle. “Losing 10 percent of your body weight can make a huge difference in problems like high blood pressure. A number of people in Livingston County suffer from stress. People have long commutes to work. They leave for work early and get home late, and don’t have the time for physical activity, which can help them cope.” The county study shows that 20 percent of residents are inactive. Westmeier suggests that when people choose activities and exercise that they can learn to enjoy, they are more likely to stick' with it. He also points out that residents have plenty of recreational activity options, thanks to the lakes and parks in the county as well as access to good health care, but adds that there is no countywide infrastructure for walking and biking. “Livingston County has the highest per-capita income in the state,” says Westmeier. “We have a higher rate of people with higher education than the state average and a lower rate of uninsured people. That means more people have the money for good medical care, and the money to eat proper foods.” When it comes to the rate Health of the county Here are some health statistics for Livingston County, based on the Livingston County Community Assessment survey of 2005. ■ Top th r e e causes o f d e a th in th e cou n ty : Heart disease, cancer, stroke. ■ D iab e te s : 10,000 adults have diabetes. ■ H y p e r te n s io n : 32,000 adults have hypertension. ■ Hig h ch o le s te ro l: 50,000 adults have high cholesterol. ■ Couch p o ta to e s : 20 percent of county residents are inactive. ■ P o v e rty : 3.4 percent of the county's population lives below the poverty level. of smoking in Livingston County, Westmeier says the 20 percent countywide average is below the state average of 22 percent. He points out that the east side of the county, which is more suburban, has a 16 percent smoking rate, while on the west side of the county, which is more rural, the smoking rate is 25 percent. Lawrenchuk says Livingston County has the secondhighest birth defect rate in Michigan. “One of the main reasons is that many women in the county delay their first pregnancies until they’re in their 30s or older,” says Lawrenchuk. “Children born to mothers later in life have a higher rate of birth defects. We also believe that health care professionals in this county provide better reporting and report more subtle cases of birth defects.” Another area in which Livingston County exceeds the County Medical Director Donald Lawrenchuk says you can have healthy habits. state average is in substance abuse. According to the study, more educated and higher- g income residents consume " more alcohol. The county’s binge drinking rate is 22.7 percent compared to 16.8 percent for Michigan overall. “More prescription drugs are abused in Livingston County,” says Lavelle. “Parents are gone a lot so there isn’t as much supervision for kids, and medicine cabinets are often not monitored.” What can Livingston County residents do to improve their health? “A small step is more important than trying to make drastic changes,” says Lavelle. “Go to your doctor and pick a top priority to work on. Add one vegetable ^ a day to your diet. If parents have vegetables on the table, kids will be more likely to eat them, too.” “Simple walking can improve your health,” suggests Lawrenchuk. g “Everyone wants a reason " for health problems, and a lot of it comes back to personal and lifestyle choices,” says Westmeier. 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Every so often, though, you yearn for dinner out, maybe even at one of those naughty fast-food restaurants. Can you eat away from home and still eat healthy? The answer is a resounding “yes.” Those who are successful at losing excessive weight and maintaining their target weight offer some good tips. First, equip yourself with information before you start out. “I found that going to the Web sites beforehand helps,” says Kerri LeVanseler of Fowlerville, who has lost more than 30 pounds through the Weight Watchers program. She is referring to the Web sites maintained by many restaurants, especially big chains, which often give the nutritional breakdown of all their menu items. If you plan to dine at Chili’s, for instance, the chain’s Web site lists all of the restaurant’s menu items, with serving size, calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, fiber and sodium. It’s a lot easier to make the choice between the specialty onion appetizer, which weighs in at 2,710 calories and 194 grams of carbs, and the Dinner House Salad at 140 calories and 12 carbs. For your entree, try a skilletful of Classic Chicken Fajitas, sans tortillas, for 330 calories and 23 carbs. LeVanseler says she also talks to other members for tips before dining out. Each of the weight-loss organizations has its own publications that address eating out without compromising your nutritional goals. South Beach Diet, for example, offers “The South Beach Diet Dining Guide,” which lists what the authors believe are the best menu choices at 150 chain restaurants across the country. Weight Watchers “Dining Out Companion” lists information for 114 restaurants nationwide. Each of the books also lists some strategies for eating out. Banishing the bread basket... and the tortilla chips ... and the crispy noodles is one of South Beach’s tips. Ordering soup - “the dieter’s friend” - is another. Weight Watchers suggests eating something light, such as a piece of fruit or a small container of yogurt, before leaving the house. Also, don’t be shy about requesting menu changes of your waiter. Most restaurants are able to accommodate your needs. Becky Toepel, of Brighton, who has lost 23 pounds in seven weeks with Weight Watchers, says eating out is “definitely hard.” She tries to avoid eating out alone because the temptations are too difficult to resist when you don’t have the support of a dining companion. In a recent visit to the South Lyon Hotel with friends, Toepel says she ordered a taco salad. “But without the shell,” she says. “I had some salsa and ordered a little chili on the side.” Toepel also recommends another Web site: dwlz.com. “This Web site has (nutritional breakdowns for) a lot of popular restaurants. It also has some good recipes.” Toepel and LeVanseler were attending the meeting recently in which members were taught about Weight Watchers’ recommendations for eating out. Class leader Darline Stewart told the class that the average restaurant portion is two to four times larger than portions you serve yourself at home. Most restaurants have a list of nutritional values of their menu items available for the asking. A last tip: Ask for a “to-go” box when you order and put half of your meal in the box before you ever start eating. Restaurant portions are almost always enough for two meals, Stewart says. JOIN NOW AND SAVE 10% OFF ON A 6 MONTH MEMBERSHIP an d get a fre e T -S h irt ONLY$135 15% OFF ON A lYFARMEMBFTlSHIP an d get a fre e to te bag ONLY$255 W O M E N ’S 3 0 M IN U T E C IR C U IT W O R K O U T S , S p o tfig fit (B o d y (B o u tiq u e WE OFFER UNLIMITED MONTHLY WORKOUTS FOR ONLY $ 2 5 !! 5589 E. 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Local personal trainer Ryan Rau works with people who have a wide range of personal goals. “I’ve worked with people from high school and college athletes to stay-at-home parents to the elderly,” said ^ u . “It is important to find what their idea of ‘being in shape’ is, and go from there.” Christina Bair, a Canton resident, has been training with Rau at her home for four years. “I just wanted to get toned and gain ‘functional fitness’ to keep myself healthy,” said Bair. “I was training with Ryan three times a week and lost 15 pounds in the first two months.” Bair was surprised with the improvement she saw with her training. “Within a couple of months, I felt so much better about myself. Both mentally and physically.” Another one of Rau’s clients, Jessica Yaksic of Brighton, uses Rau’s training at Brighton’s Family Fitness Factory to help her achieve bigger goals. Yaksic is developing greater core strength to help her become more competitive in her adventure races. These races subject Yaksic to anywhere from one to five days of trekking, biking, and canoeing or k^ayaking. “I am hoping to increase my muscle endurance so that my paddle strength will improve,” said Yaksic. For people who aren’t as interested in hiring a personal trainer, local community education programs offer another way to get in shape. Felicia Couchman is an instructor for a couple of classes PHOTOS: GORDIE TAYLOR, SPECIAL TO THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Trainer Ryan Rau helps Jessica Yaksic o f Brighton w ith some core strength driiis at th e Famiiy Fitness Factory in Brighton. Yaksic p articipates in adven tu re racing, which can inciude severai days of trekking, biking, and canoeing or kayaking. offered through Pinckney Community Education, and believes that working out with a group can be very beneficial. “When you work with a group, you motivate each other and can share success,” said Couchman. “People can get discouraged easily when working by themselves.” One of the things that Couchman recommends to people looking to get in shape is to broaden their workout horizons. “I teach a bellydancing fitness class, and there are people of all ages who never thought they could do it, and have a great time,” said Couchman. “People can surprise themselves by finding new activities that they enjoy.” While there are many ways to reach a personal fitness goal, Rau and Couchman both recommend doing so in moderation. “If you are a beginner, you should talk to a trainer and start out slow with realistic goals,” said Rau. “It takes a while to lose your fitness, but it also takes a while to get it back,” added Couchman. “With moderation, you can achieve anything.” Whether it be with a personal trainer or local fitness class, there are many ways to start working toward your New Year’s resolution. 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After landing awkwardly on her left leg, Studholme tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in her knee and faced a long road to recovery. An athlete with aspirations of playing in college, Studholme had surgery to repair the damage to her left knee, but now finds herself at physical therapy three times a week for 2 1/2 hours each time. “I do a lot of muscle strengthening with my quads and calf muscles,” explained Studholme. “It’s a lot of hard work.” If everything goes according to plan, Studholme could find herself back on the volleyball court for the district playoffs in February. Brian Hallstrom, an orthopedic surgeon at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, has seen a variety of injuries associated with athletics and recreation. “I’ve worked with a lot of different injuries, but I think the most common ones are sprains and knee injuries,” said Hallstrom. Hallstrom said that many injuries, especially those to the knee, can be prevented. “It is important that people do conditioning before activity. Knee injuries can be avoided by strengthening the quadriceps.” Ben Carpenter, an athletic trainer at Hartland and Whitmore Lake high schools while working with Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists in Hamburg, agreed that strength training is important. “The biggest thing I would like to see (with people involved in sports injuries) would be more overall strength training.” Carpenter said that being involved in cardiovascular activity and working out at gyms or health centers can be a simple way to prevent injury. “People need to make sure they are being proactive when it comes to athletic injury.” As far as treatment is concerned, Hallstrom believes that many simple injuries can be treated using the “RICE method” (rest, ice, compression, elevation). “For simple injuries like minor sprains, a lot of them can be cured with a wrap and elevation,” said Hallstrom. While some injuries can be cured easily. Carpenter recommends that people still consult a trainer or physical therapist about their condition. “There’s a misconception about rehabbing injuries JIM JAGDFELD,SPECIALTDTHE NEWS Physical therapist Regina Keranen works on Breanna Studholme's k n e e . T h e p ro c e d u re is c a lle d S o ft Tissue M o b iliz a t io n . Studholme, a Hartland High School senior, is w orking hard to get back on th e volleyball court for district playoffs in February. among the general public,” said Carpenter. “We can get you on a good home program to help treat injuries so that you don’t have to spend months coming in for rehab.” Whether it’s in competitive athletics or recreational activity, injuries can happen. The way that people deal with these injuries can make all the difference. Proper asthma care helps teen athlete compete Lung condition is common, incurable - and controllable BY STEPHENIE KOEHN N ew s S p e c ia l W r ite r Tracy Fleischmann, a senior at Fowlerville High School, ran on the school’s cross country team for the past two years and ran track in middle school, as well. That she is able to compete in those sports is something of a present-day miracle because Tracy - like more than 16,000 people in Livingston County, more than a half million in Michigan and 15 million nationwide - has asthma. Because her asthma is often triggered by exercise, being an athlete can be complicated. As little as 30 years ago, she might not have been able to participate in any active sports, but advances in treatment have changed that. During the sports seasons, Tracy uses a long-acting inhaler that helps prevent T r a c y F le i s c h m a n n , a Fowlerville High Schooi senior, ran on th e cross country team despite her asthma. asthma attacks by reducing inflammation of the airways. And when an attack begins, often with tightness in her chest, wheezing and coughing, she uses a “rescue” inhaler that opens her airway immediately. “When I run, sometimes I’ll be gasping and wheezing,” she said, adding that any active sport triggers her asthma. “But I can do weightlifting without problems.” “I’ve had asthma since I was 3 years old,” said the 17- year-old honor student, who calls her top sports moment finishing her first cross country race of 3.1 miles in her junior year without being bothered by her asthma. “Most of the time, I don’t notice (the asthma),” she said. “There a few times when it’s really apparent, but for the most part, I don’t really think about having it.” Still, it can be a drag, she said. “I feel gypped when I think I could be better at a sport. Or with my friends - sometimes I can’t keep up with them.” Asthma is defined by the Asthma Initiative of Michigan as “a serious chronic disease of the lungs that is caused by swelling (inflammation) of the airways.” The initiative is a partnership of dozens of agencies and organizations concerned with asthma, including the American Lung Association and the Michigan Department of Community Health. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be prevented and controlled with proper care. Like other asthmatics, Tracy has had to learn what triggers for her asthma. Exercise is just one factor; others include cats, feathers, straw or hay and some environmental factors, such as dust. In Livingston County, asthma is the seventh mostfrequent preventable cause of hospitalization, health officials said. “It’s a cause for concern,” said Jennifer Lavelle, the county’s health education supervisor. Generally, the health department deems preventable hospitalizations as less-acceptable alternatives for access to appropriate care in an outpatient or ambulatory setting. Although asthmarelated deaths worldwide are decreasing, asthma still accounts for one in every 250 deaths. Many of those deaths could have been prevented by better medical care, officials say. Anyone can get asthma, at any age. Whether someone develops asthma is a complex interaction of environmental and genetic factors that are not completely understood, according information published in a 2004 survey, “Epidemiology of Asthma in Michigan,” conducted by AIM and the Michigan Department of Community Health. Allergies, family history of allergies and exposure to tobacco smoke all have been implicated as possible causes. The symptoms and attacks, however, are nearly always preventable, according to the American Lung Association. People with asthma can work with their caregivers to develop a personalized plan to control their condition. If you think you might have asthma or want more information on the disease, check out the AIM Web site at www. getasthmahelp.org. With good planning and medical support, asthmatics can live relatively symptomfree, as TTacy Fleischmann does. “I’m living a normal life. On a scale of one to 10, I’d say my life’s a nine or 10.1 don’t feel much different than anyone else.” Asthma ■ What: A serious chronic disease o f the lungs that is caused by swelling (inflammation) of the airways. ■ Symptoms: Tightness in the chest, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath. 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Ventilation systems cannot control the health risks of secondhand smoke.” Secondhand smoke is a mixture of poisons and toxic chemicals and the largest by-product of smoking. Nonsmokers exposed to it at work or home have a 20-30 percent greater chance of developing lung cancer or heart disease. Even a short exposure can damage the lining of the blood vessels, decrease coronary flow and increase the risk of a heart attack. Children are equally at risk when exposed. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), acute respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis, ear problems and more severe asthma are all possible health risks to children. It is estimated that 716,000 children are exposed to secondhand smoke at home. Unfortunately, that expoNo sm o k in g ■ A list of local restaurants tha t are smoke free can be fount on the Web at www. smokefreemichigan.org. ■ Information on corporate and individual anti-smoking programs i; available through th e Key Development Center at 810-220-8192. sure is unavoidable in may cases. There is no state lat that says a work place, pubb building or business has to b smoke free. Consequently it’s up to ind vidual counties and business es to decide to be tobacco free Westmeier explained that lo cal government ordinances can be passed that mandate smoke free work places and public facilities, but Michigan laws exclude restaurants, instead requiring them to provide non-smoking areas in their establishments. While laws cannot force any restaurant to go smoke free, Westmeier encourages restaurant patrons to lobby for smoke-free environments that will be healthier for both them and the people who work there. Most fast food and non-alcohol eateries are smoke free in Livingston County, as are several bars and restaurants in the Brighton area. “Patrons really have the voice,” Westmeier noted. “Brighton Bar and Grill became a smoke-free establishment because the customers said that’s what they wanted. It’s to everyone’s health advantage.” All of the Red Robin restaurants, including the one in Brighton, went smoke free earlier this month. Community leaders that understand the health risks of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke have stepped to the forefront and created an advocacy group called the Livingston County Community Alliance Tobacco Free. The alliance lobbies local chambers, businesses and governments to adopt smoke free plans in their buildings. “Non-smoking consumers as well as employees deserve a safe and healthy environment,” said alliance member Karen Bergbower, programming director at the Brighton Key Development Center. “People have a right to enjoy leisure activities and work conditions without the detrimental health risks of secondhand smoke.” “Livingston County has a large amount of residents with chronic diseases like heart disease, asthma, diabetes, emphysema and lung cancer,” added Judy Tt-udeau, coordinator of the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital Health Promotions Dep^ment. “The effects of secondhand smoke don’t help any of them.” Bergbower noted that the committee is assessing Livingston County’s residents desire to become completely smoke free, and the possibility of proposing an ordinance :o the Livingston County 3oard of Commissioners. 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In her case, she has suffered from chronic back pain for more than a year. “I have arthritis in my lower back and the pain was continuous,” she said. “It radiated from my back and down my legs. I couldn’t lift anything or bend to get a pot or pan out of the cupboard.” With her doctor’s referral, she began physical therapy through St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. “I didn’t think it would help, but I was really surprised. My pain was between a nine and 10, now it’s only four to five.” Robin Allen, a physical therapist at the hospital, works with Marshall on relieving her pain and regaining some mobility through exercises in her weekly sessions. “Our goal was to first relieve the pain,” Allen noted. “Then we started working on making her life more comfortable and restoring functions that she hadn’t been able to perform because of pain.” Physical therapy sessions have taught Marshall how to relieve pain through certain exercises. “When I put my knees up to my chest, that relieves the tension in my back,” she explained. Marshall’s progress in therapy might eventually plateau, but the exercises that she learns will help her maintain the active lifestyle she’s achieved through therapy, according to Allen. “Every little bit helps,” Marshall said. “I love taking my little dog for walks, but I couldn’t walk more than two houses because the pain was too much. Now I’m walking my dog three or four blocks. That’s progress.” For most people, back pain is an accumulation of repetitive improper back movement. Repeated forward bending, lifting and bending improperly at work or prolonged sitting with a slight bend forward are common ways that people exert tension on the tissue in the back and spinal discs, as well as arthritis, osteoporosis, back trauma and aging. “The weight of your body bending forward creates a load or pressure,” explained Allen. “Over the years, the repeated forward bending or sitting will cause things in your back to break down. Back pain may seem to happen suddenly but generally it occurs over time. It’s like squeezing a grape; all of sudden something can pop.” Allen noted that 90 percent of people suffering from generalized back pain will recover without physical therapy within six weeks. Ice followed by heat treatments with acetaminophen or ibuprofen for discomfort will keep most back pain in check. “Some people think bed rest is best for back pain,” said Allen, “but it’s really better to continue your basic activities as much as possible.” However, call the doctor if back pain includes sharp pain radiating down the leg, tingling and numbness in the leg, loss of bowel and bladder functions or if there is no improvement over several days. Back problems can be easily prevented with just a little adjustment of body positions. “Make it a habit to be aware of your posture,” said Maijorie Saveski, physical therapist and director of Maines and Dean Physical Therapy in Howell. “Avoid slouching when sitting, but do arch your back slightly when standing for a prolonged amount of time.” Never bend the back forward in order to lift something; instead bend the knees and lift by using the hips. 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SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Howell resident Janet Marshall works with physical therapist abin Allen on stretching and strengthening exercises for her back th a t are helping her regain mo b ility and ease her pain. ting or standing are unavoidable,” Allen stated. ‘“Take time out to straighten your back and get upright periodically. If you feel back fatigue or over stretching, straighten up - it can be for a little as a quick walk around your desk.” Aerobic fitness is important to overall health including the back, but the physical therapist experts recommend adding a few core-strengthening exercises three to five times per week. Stretching and strengthening the stomach, back and leg muscles makes them less susceptible to injury that can cause back pain and enable them to better support the spine, reducing pressure on the spinal discs. “I find stretching and strengthening exercises plus cardiovascular very important to maintaining a health; back,” said Saveski. “A pro longed, steady stretch wit no bouncing is best.” Partial crunches, leg lunj es and bridging exercises I stretch the oblique muscle, as well as hamstring, quadiceps and hip flexor stretche, are all designed to increae back strength. “Simple is best,” said Alla. “The right kind of exercises important to keep the bodyn balance. Just like the restof your body, a healthy back tness is best promoted by feing aerobically fit and at in ideal weight.” Saint Joseph Mercy Hedh System has extended inlrmation on back pain as wll as diagrams for stretchig and strengthening exerciss at www.sjmercyhealth.org.)n the home page type in “bek M a rs h a ll d em o n s tra te s o n e in a series o f b ac k exercises th a t has en ab led her to w a lk lon ger distances w ith o u t pain. This simple exercise helps her to s treng th en and stretch her back muscles. pain” in the search box, then click on the “Back Problems and Injuries” and “Exercises to Reduce Low Back Pain” articles in the health information box. If y o u K s t i l l w o r k i n g M o u n d t h e h o u s e , t h e n j o u t e n o t r e a l l y r e t i r e i i A a senior, you want to enjoy the independence of your rtiremeni years. Free from demanding tasks like cleaning, ooking and chores around the house. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 19, 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 2007-01-19 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4411">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 19, 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 26, 2007 www.mlive.com Athletic club future uncertain D e v e l o p e r p l a n s t o p u t m e d i c a l o f f i c e , r e t a i l b u i l d i n g o n G e n o a T w p . s i t e BY TOM TOLEN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r An Oakland County development company is in the process of purchasing the 13-acre Brighton Athletic Club property in Genoa Township, where it plans to build a medical office complex. Although rumors have been flying about an imminent closure of the facility, the club - with its services to about 1,300 members - will continue to operate indefinitely. The purchase agreement is expected to be finalized by early February. Kyle Canada, part-owner of the club, says Telan Development Co. of Bloomfield Hills has made an offer to purchase the property at 7526 W. Grand River Ave. “The sale is pending, there’s no final word,” Canada said. “People have taken (rumors) to another level.” Michael Polsinelli, president of Telan Development, says his company plans to build a 62,000-square-foot medical office and retail building on a vacant portion of the site next to the athletic club as phase one. Polsinelli says the facility would continue as the Brighton Athletic Club as long as the current operators want. At the very least, he says, the building should continue in its present uSe until current memberships expire Sept. 1. However, while Canada says a May 1 closure has been discussed, no decision on when, or even if, to close has been made. “The Brighton Athletic Club is operating as if it has not been sold,” he says. “If and when it is sold, we will make a determination when to close the doors.” Polsinelli also left the door open for possible continuation of the club well into the future. He says if the operators wanted to continue running the club after current memberships run out, an arrangement for them to use the property could be worked out. Canada says such a decision “would be up to the (ownership) group.” The club is co-owned by Canada, his wife. Penny and two other couples: Sally and Bob Bessert and Joe and Betsy Hehl. Polsinelli says constructing a building on the site of the current athletic club would constitute phase two, but that decision is up to two years away, and depends on a demonstrated need for more offices. Telan’s original proposal to the township called for some retail, but that now has been altered to SEE ATHLETIC CLUB, A2 Howell , delays decision » on books Objections raised regarding content of some literature BY LEANNE SM ITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Portions of next year’s Howell High School English curriculum have yet to be determined due to continued concerns about the use of books containing profanity, racial slurs and references to sex, rape and incest. Howell Public Schools’ P Board of Education on Monday approved a large packet of K-12 curriculum revisions for 2007-08, with the exception of high school literature classes that would use books some believe are inappropri- I ate for teens. Trustees Mary Jo Dymond and Ted Parsons were absent from the meeting. After several failed attempts to approve all or part of the curriculum or table any decision, board Secretary Jeannine Pratt, Treasurer Phil Westmoreland, Vice President Jeanne Clum and Trustee Wendy Day finally agreed to pass the curriculum, but delay a decision on the English classes until the full board is present. The topic likely will be on the agenda again when the board meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Howell’s Northwest Elementary School, 1233 Bower St. At issue is the “The Freeh dom Writers Diary,” a book , used in Catherine Capy’s English classes, and boote including “The Bluest Eye” by Toni I Morrison and “Black Boy” by Richard Wright, which are used in a one-semester 11th- . grade American literature w class the district is proposing to make a yearlong course to meet Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements. All books for these courses have received approval from three school district curriculum groups, as well as from Jeanne Farina, assistant superintendent for curriculum, staff development and assessment, and Superintendent Chuck Brainier. “The Bluest Eye” and “Black Boy,” which address SEE BOOKS, A2 Pinckney library space a t a p rem ium Board considers putting bond or millage request on November ballot BY LEANNE SMITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The public library is no longer just a collection of books loaned out to patrons. It’s computers and wireless Internet access, music CDs, audio books, videotape and DVD movies and classes and programs for everyone from babies to senior citizens. And all that is making Pinckney’s library quite crowded. “Our space is at a premium,” said Pinckney Community Public Library Director Hope Siasoco. “We’re a victim of our own success.” So, the library’s board of directors is looking at four sites in Pinckney and Putnam Township for a new library, and is considering placing a bond issue or millage request to build it on the November ballot, said Joan McCloskey, library board treasurer. “We are so desperate for space that we can’t offer all the services to our patrons that we should, and our collection is becoming very limited,” McCloskey said. In the last two years, the Pinckney library’s service area grew from about 7,500 people to more than 11,000 people, more than half of whom have library cards, Siasoco said. Michigan sets standards for libraries based on the population they serve. Pinckney is a class 3 library, which the standards say should have a collection of more than 36,000 materials. At the end of 2006, it had a little more than 23,800 materials. The 12-year-old, 3,000-square-foot building sits on 1.3 acres on Mower Road. The site is primarily wetlands, so adding on isn’t feasible and renovations made in 2003 and paid for out of the library budget helped for a limited time, Siasoco said. The board is using existing funds to pay Hartzell-Mika Consulting of East Lansing, which specializes in building libraries, and hopes to PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Work space at th e Pinckney Community Public Library is tig h t when library assistants Donna Aschenbrenner, left, and Anna Render, right, help families like Hamburg Township resident Maren Roush and her children, 6-week-old Anders and 5-year-old James, along with th e ir grandparents Carmen and Dubi Izakson from Washington. have enough in its budget to buy at least three acres for a new 16,000- square-foot library. “We are trying to be as frugal as we can be,” McCloskey said. The library levies a 1-mill tax for operations, which will expire in 2008. The levy originally generated just under $300,000 a year, but was rolled back to about $264,000 in 2006 due to the Headlee Amendment, which does not allow nonhomestead property assessments to increase faster than the rate of inflation. Since 2002, state aid to the library also has declined nearly $7,000 and the funding it receives from penal SEE LIBRARY, A2 The children's area, created in 2003, is too small for all th e families who attend story time, according to youth librarian Sara Castle. On Tuesday, library employee Tyra Schmitter, left, leads a project for Tori Conquest, 5, and Kaitlin Walling, 4. Fowlerville schools tech director fights for wireless Internet Rural areas put at disadvantage, says Grace Damerow BY LAURIE HUM PHRE Y N ew s S p e c ia l W r ite r As talks continue on how to bring wireless Internet service to Livingston County, officials for Fowlerville Community Schools are voicing concern that Fowlerville will be on the losing side of a digital divide. “I’m concerned that the many students in Fowlerville who don’t have access to broadband will continue to be the have-nots,” said District Technology Director Grace Damerow, who noted the initiative is likely to roll out from the more-populated eastern part of the county. She would like to see a rural area added as part of any pilot program. “It doesn’t have to be Fowlerville,” she said. “I’m more interested in the end result ... equal access to everyone.” According to Damerow, a 12-member group of local school and community leaders, called Linking Livingston, had met for five years to study the possibility of bringing free wireless service to the county. Their research yielded a lengthy report that indicated sections of the county were limited to dial-up services. These same customers reported lower than average usage and dissatisfaction with their service. The study group stalled, unsure of how to use the information to improve services to county residents. Then Damerow heard of a separate group on the eastern side of the county that had been researching the same thing. She was ecstatic. “These people could make it happen,” she said. Paul McNamara, Livingston County Information Technology Director, was brought in to discuss concerns, answer questions and help county leaders break down barriers and bring wireless to Livingston County, similar to the model used in Oakland County. In theory, this service would provide a free basic package to anyone, and offer speed upgrades and technology for a reduced fee. The potential problem facing residents in Fowlerville Schools is economics, said Damerow. SEE WIRELESS, A2 INDEX Achievers B3 Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Property sales AS Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Volunteers B3 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. For the record - Errors o f fact w ill be promptly corrected.To report an error, please call managing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844-2004. The Livingston Community News 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Please Recycle WEMffiEcraLE&nwm IN BRIEF Hamburg police buy speed trailer Hamburg Township police will use up to $15,000 in federal drug forfeiture funds to purchase a speed trailer for use on township roads. In addition to notifying motorists of the speed they driving, the trailer will provide statistical data, such as traffic patterns and traffic volume during specific times. “This will be valuable in responding to community concerns about traffic volume and speed of traffic,” said Hamburg Township Police Chief Steve Luciano. “It will also help us target areas of enforcement.” From News staff reports INSIDE Writing trouble? Local students’ MEAP scores dip in writing. A3 Homes on holes? Planners weigh the Chemung Hills development plan. AS Howell in the war Book looks at Civil War era. B1 A game for all Pickleball comes to the Howell Senior Center. Cl t I A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 2 6 , 2 0 0 7 IN BRIEF Brighton T m k hoter project tabled Developer Stan Schafer’s proposal to raze Brighton’s historic “pink hotel” and replace it with a three-or-four story builcjing remains in limbo after his appearance before the City Planning Commission Monday night. Several residents objected to Schafer’s plan to demolish the building at Main and First streets, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. According to Community Development and Planning Director Matt Modrack, Schafer does not need site plan approval to demolish the building, but he does for putting up a replacement structure. Modrack says Schafer’s plan cannot be approved as presented because it is too tall. Modrack says the building would violate the city’s 30-foot downtown height restrictions by 22 feet. Denial could be appealed to the city Zoning Board of Appeals, Modrack said, but Schafer would be required to prove a hardship. Schafer said he was not anxious to tear down the building, and only considered demolishing it after alternatives were explored and rejected due to engineering dilemmas and high cost. The Planning Commission, saying the issues presented must be studied more closely, scheduled a workshop for Feb. 12 to discuss the downtown height restrictions, the Downtown Blueprints Plan and Master Plan. Schafer’s proposal will be back before the planning body at its next regular meeting, Feb. 26. City manager gets pay increase Brighton City Manager Dana Foster has received a 3 percent cost-of-living raise, as a result of action taken by the Brighton City Council at its meeting last week. The annual salary of Foster, who has been at the helm 15 years, is now $83,634 per year, up from $81,200. Foster’s compensation is comparable to managers in cities of similar size, said Mayor Steve Monet, in praising him for his service and “excellent performance.” Howell Citizen of the Year to be named The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 50th Annual Dinner & Citizen of the Year Presentation on Thursday, Feb. 1, at Crystal Gardens-Livingston, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. The event will recognize community leaders and spotlight key Howell Area Chamber of Commerce programs and activities for 2006. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the dinner, the Howell chamber has added some historical highlights to the evening, including photos and memories of annual dinners throughout the years. “It’s a wonderful way to recognize business leaders and organizations whose accomplishments have benefited the area,” said Howell Area Chamber of Commerce President Pat Convery. The annual dinner begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and dinner served at 7:15. Ticket price is $52 per person,. Details: 517-546-3920. Oceola Township Commercial use to be examined Acting on a request from Mallard Pond representatives, the township board voted 4-3 to have its Planning Commission look at adding a commercial component to the entrance area of the 40-acre development on M-59, east of Fairlawn. Citing an overabundance of housing in the area leading to depressed sales, Lewis Johnson, of Mallard Pond, argued that the fronti 3.6 acres may be better suited to commercial use. Proposing a two-tier building offering retail and office space, Johnson said an amendment to the 2001 site plan would “give (residents) the ability to walk to some amenities.” Trustee Keith Huff, who rejected the request along with Supervisor Bill Bamber and Trustee Bob Henshaw, told Johnson, “We’re not into strip malls.” Also at issue is whether all 3.6 acres could be approved, when a township ordinance calls for a 5 percent maximum of residential to commercial space. Based on that ordinance, only 2 acres of the Mallard Pond development could be zoned commercial. Water hookup to cost $7,000 per tap Effective March 1, developers and residents looking to hook up to the township’s water and sewer system will pay $7,000 per tap. The new rate, up $1,000 for both water and sewer, follows five years of no increases. “The recommendation in 2001 was to increase rates 5 percent per year, but that had not been necessary, and had not been done,” said Oceola Township Supervisor Bill Bamber. He added that as work to the township’s water and sewer system progressed, additional monies have been needed. The rate hike will not affect water and sewer taps already purchased. Livingston Co unty 68 households get gift, food boxes With the support of several individuals and organizations, Livingston County Catholic Social Services was able to provide Christmas gift and food boxes to 68 Livingston County Households, serving 119 residents this past holiday season. While members of most of the households were elderly, several households were families with children. Each assisted individual or family is also served through one of the agency’s service programs. Darlene Fraley, director of Older Adult Services, said, “We are very grateful to everyone who shared with those in need and assisted our ability to care for others.” Band observes 25th anniversary The Livingston County High School Honors Band will present its 25th anniversary performance at 7 p.m. Monday at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, adjacent to Brighton High School. The concert will include students from all of Livingston County’s five public high schools. Cliff Chapman, retired music director at Clarkston High School, will be the guest conductor. Putnam Township St. Mary School to join celebration St. Mary Catholic School will join the nation’s nearly 8,000 Catholic schools in celebrating Catholic School Week Sunday through Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: The Good News in Education.” St. Mary students will participate in a variety of activities during the week to mark the celebration. To find out more about St. Mary Catholic School, call 734-878-5616 or visit the Web at www.stmarypinckney. org/school. From News staff reports Pinckney soldier gets a special delivery Radio host,'Mom' fly to Germany with special sandwiches BY MARJORIE KAUTH-KARJALA N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The roast beef was great, but letters of support to a homesick soldier from Pinckney really hit the spot, said Brian “Bubba” Cowan. Cowan, host of Ann Arbor radio station W4 Country’s “Breakfast with Bubba,” program, has returned after flying to Germany last week to deliver Arby’s roast beef sandwiches to U.S. Army Specialist Michael Johnson, 25, of Pinckney. “What seemed to move (Johnson) most was the letters from (radio station) listeners. I could tell that Iraq had really affected him. It was great that he got such an outpouring of love from listeners,” Cowan said. Johnson, stationed in Germany, was unable to come home for the holidays as he had planned. “One of the crazy things he had planned on doing had been stopping (at Arby’s,)” said Dawn Glaser, who said Johnson has lived with her and her husband, Brian, since his teens but was never formally adopted. “He calls us Mom and Dad. It’s an adoption of the heart,” Glaser said. She said Johnson’s leave was canceled after he reenlisted and changed his military specialty. Johnson has served one tour in Iraq and left the war zone in November, she said. He will likely be redeployed to Iraq next fall, Glaser said. When Glaser learned Johnson wouldn’t be home for the holidays, she tried to figure out a way to send him Arby’s sandwiches. She contacted the radio station for help. Cowan decided to go to Germany and deliver the sandwiches. “I just decided to buy the ticket and go,” Cowan said. He then set about arranging to carry vacuumpacked Arby’s roast beef, along with buns and Arby’s sauce on the plane, donated by the Dundee Arby’s. When Cowan had Glaser on his program before the trip, listeners weren’t happy that she was being left behind. One listener issued a challenge to raise money to send Glaser to Germany, too. “The phone lines just exploded. Within 15 minutes, our listeners had pledged enough ($800) to purchase an airline ticket,” Cowan said. BOOKS FROM A1 Majority of speakers favor continued use race, incest, rape and abuse, have been used in high school English classes for many years. Farina said. “The Freedom Writers Diary,” which chronicles diaries of 150 atrisk teens from Long Beach, Calif., was recently pulled from use after two parents complained about its profanity and references to drug use and sexual activity but approved by curriculum committees after further review. Day and Vicki F^ke of the Livingston Organization for Values in Education have been most vocal against using the books. “Rape and incest are illegal acts, not just explicit words,” Fyke said Monday. A majority of speakers in the large crowd, including teachers, parents and students, favored continued use of the books. “We are notified well in advance of the books and we have to sign permission for our kids to read them or not,” said parent Victoria L. VanLoon. “Our kids are a lot more receptive and a lot more able to handle these subjects. The educational value is a lot greater than a few small details.” Parents and students uncomfortable with any of the books also have the option to choose alternate reading. The district has a formal process for dealing with parts of the curriculum that people object to. Farina said. This includes a form on its Web site (www. howellschools.com) that people can fill out and return to administrators if they object to something. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2011. The Pinckney Community Public Library was built 12 years ago at 350 Mower Road. Its 3,000 square fee t is no longer large enough to meet the needs of a growing number o f patrons, library staff say. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS LIBRARY FROM A1 State aid to library has fallen since 2002 fines, such as speeding tickets and violations of vehicle weight restrictions, has dropped nearly $1,600. Today’s struggling economy makes seeking approval for a new millage risl^, McCloskey said. But, it’s in hard times that libraries become even more important to their patrons. “Everything is free at the library,” McCloskey said. “You can use our computers to put together a job resume and you can see movies and listen to CDs for free.” The Pinckney library service area includes all of Pinckney and Putnam Township and parts of Marion and Unadilla townships. A building committee of library board members, staff and patrons was established last fall to help the library consider all options. Resident Christine 'Weber is its chairwoman. “I have grown up in this town,” Weber said. “I want to see it have a beautiful library that I can take my grandchildren to.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2011. WIRELESS FROM A1 Staff, student usage must be staggered “In the more populated areas, they have access to cable, DSL and wireless, but in the rural areas, they can’t get anything but modem,” she said, adding that companies are not likely to lay fiber “if they can’t make enough money.” According to McNamara, wireless service can be provided to rural areas, free of fiber, using Wi-Max technology. Wi-Fi, which blankets densely populated areas with 25 points of access for every square-mile, is better known than Wi-Max, which uses one access point for every two square miles. “That technology is just coming on board now,” said McNamara. The challenge as he sees it will be getting the two systems to work together. “How do we connect Point A to Point B?” He believes a solution will be found to provide service to all 156,000 Livingston County residents, possibly by 2009. Damerow remains hopeful. If Fowlerville were left out, it would be a second slap for the district. They are already feeling the sting of inequity with regard to their telephone service. Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney and Howell Schools all fall inside the Detroit Lataline, an imaginary border which dictates which metropolis area provides telephone service. Fowlerville falls inside the Lansing Lataline. As a result, students and staff in the other four county school districts are able to tap into resources unimaginable for Fowlerville students. “We pay over $1,000 (monthly) for a 3.0 megabit bandwidth, while Hartland, Brighton and Pinckney pay $900 (monthly) for 100 megabits,” said Damerow. “All our videos that are used for the curriculum have to be downloaded at night ... we can’t participate in any kind of distance learning.” Because transportation and payroll also used Internet- based programs, usage by students and staff must be staggered. “So the Livingston Wireless option (which is unaffected by Latalines) is very exciting to me,” she said. “It will open up job training, distance learning and dual enrollment opportunities for our students.” The bottom line, according to Superintendent Ed Alverson, is “we want our kids to have the same opportunities as the kids in Green Oak and Hamburg (townships.)” ATHLETIC CLUB FROM A1 Location motivating factor in purchase “ancillary” businesses related to the medical field. Polsinelli says proximity to the Woodland Health Center, a short distance west on Grand River, was the motivating factor in the pending purchase, adding medical services tend to “cluster” in an area. “The Woodland project reflects that the area is growing, and is one of the items that interested us in that location, and the need for services,” he says. Polsinelli says if his company closes on the deal, it would invest “$11 million to $12 million” in the purchase and subsequent construction. About 20 or more medical and related offices could locate in each building. The Township Planning Commission recently approved the proposal, which now goes to the Township Board of TVustees Feb. 5. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS MEAP scores reveal mixed outcomes • L i v i n g s t o n s t u d e n t s h o l d g r o u n d i n m o s t s u b j e c t s , b u t w r i t i n g s k i l l s d r o p BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Local educators saw their efforts pay off as math and reading scores improved on state standardized tests taken last fall. But results were mixed in social studies and writing. Passing rates in writing dipped in many districts, especially in fourth grade, which mirrored the statewide trend. The Michigan Department of Education released Michigan Educational Assessment Program passing rates this week for grades three-eight in math, reading, writing, science and social studies. Ninth-grade social studies passing rates also were released. In Livingston County, reading, math, science and social studies scores were fairly consistent, but writing scores dropped in at least half the grade levels in nearly every district. Laurie Mayes, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the Hartland school district, says she was pleased with results overall but wants the district to continue to focus on improving students’ writing skills. “One of the areas we went down in is writing at the elementary levels, which we have spent a lot of time working on during the last few years,” says Mayes. “The drop in the state scores was 10 percent, which makes us think it is also in the testing, but we know we can improve in writing. Our sixth, seventh and eighth grade writing scores did go up.” Mayes says the MEAP 'Spirit rock' decision gets crushed J^utnam trustees ^change their minds about message site BY LEANNE SMITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Saying its original decision was made too hastily, the Putnam Township Board of Trustees has rescinded its approval of a “spirit rock” in the Township Square in downtown Pincloiey. With the exception of TVeasurer Dick McCloskey, board members voted Dec. 20 to allow the Get-R-Done committee, a Pinckney Community ^ ig h School student group Rhat’s working with Pincloiey’s Downtown Development Authority, to place a large rock in the square on which students could paint messages. “I started to rethink my decision that same night I made jjt,” said Trustee Norm Klein, who moved Jan. 17 to repeal the board’s original approval. Klein’s motion was seconded by Clerk Sally Guyon, who also said she regretted her earlier vote in favor of the spirit rock. “I think there are many other ways this township can support local youth besides this rock,” Guyon said. The board’s decision to rethink the rock was influenced by a letter submitted to Supervisor Ron Rau by Pinckney High Principal Jim Darga that detailed the history of a similar rock at the high school before it relocated to Dexter-Pinckney Road. “Most often the messages (on the rock) promoted an athletic team or school event,” Darga’s letter said. “There were times, however, that the messages were of a negative nature and had to be painted over as quickly as they were discovered.” The rock was buried when the high school moved in 1999, Darga’s letter said. In the end, only Trustee Tom Benedetti, who was absent Jan. 17, was unchanged in his support of the spirit rock being placed in the square. “It’s true that the possibility of the rock getting an unappealing paint job is real, but not giving this group the opportunity to try to succeed, in my opinion, would be a worse tragedy,” Benedetti wrote in a letter read by Klein. “By not giving this proactive group our support, we simply project the image that it is not worthy of our consideration. It is our community’s responsibility to guide our youth, not block them at every turn.” A handful of residents spoke out against putting the rock in the square and others made their displeasure known in letters to the board. “It’s been suggested that the city of Chelsea views its rock as an asset that allows youth and older citizens alike a way to express themselves,” Deby Henneman, owner of Pinckney’s Carousel Floral & Gifts, 105 E. Main St., wrote to the board. “What I would like to point out is the rock in Chelsea is placed in the front of a park that is not surrounded by residential homes and businesses. Our park is.” Kevin MacRitchie, a Pinckney DDA board member who works closely with the Get-R-Done committee, said the board’s turnabout was disappointing. “Instead of following one hasty decision with another, I wish the board would have put the issue on hold and gotten a community group together to look at it and make a recommendation,” MacRitchie said. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2011. © Y AM A H A Story & Clark J a n u a r y C le a r a n c e S a le A l l P i a n o s o n S a l e F i n a l D a y s ! 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Writing was also an area of concern in the Fowlerville school district. “We’re still working to improve writing scores, and that is one of our target goals,” says Sheila Larson, curriculum director for the Fowlerville school district. “We’re moving steadily up in every area, and our math scores were strong.” Larson adds that improvements in the district’s special education department have helped raise the overall MEAP results in the district. Baiba Jensen, executive director for curriculum services in the Brighton school district, says the scores in the Brighton school district are mirroring state trends. “We were concerned with some of our writing scores,” says Jensen. “Sometimes it’s an issue of how the test was formatted and the questions. We’re going to take a closer look at that and also want to take a closer look at our subgroups like special education.” Jensen says the district has been addressing writing and recently had an in-service on that subject for the district’s elementary staff. She says that she is pleased with the district’s science scores, improvements in ninth-grade social studies scores, and overall high achievement in mathematics. Lisa Caroiin can be reached at lcaroiin@iivingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2010. Police nab suspected thieves 2 men, woman in jail; police recover aluminum fencing F r om N ew s s t a f f r e p o r t s 'Two men and a woman suspected of stealing aluminum fences in the Howell and Brighton areas are in the Livingston County Jail, facing several charges. Howell Police Chief George Basar said the three, a 44- year-old Webberville man, 40-year-old Garden City man, and 20-year-old Canton Township woman, were spotted last week in the area of one of the Howell thefts by a police officer who recognized one of them. He said police began surveillance on the suspects, and arrested them after an investigation along with Brighton and Hamburg Township police, Michigan State Police and Livingston County Sheriff’s deputies. Basar said the thefts began in Howell Jan. 4, and ended Jan. 16 in Brighton. He said the three took fencing from the State Street and Court Street footbridges in Howell, an $8,000-$10,000 fence at Fairview Cemetery in Brighton, and from the Latson Road/ M-59 area in Oceola Township. Police recovered the Bright ton fencing from a Bedford Township scrap yard, but it was damaged beyond repair, Brighton Chief Tom Wightman said this morning. The other fences had already been destroyed, Basar said. 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Carl Levin, D-Mich., at the Whispering Pines Golf Club & Banquet Center near Pinckney when Levin called for an end to U.S. military involvement in Iraq. In his talk before about 100 enthusiastic supporters. Levin, now chairman of the Senate Ai’med Services Committee, said the “writing is on the wall” for President Bush. Levin said Bush has seen his support erode as opposition increases to the Iraq war and administration policies. “Last year was a referendum on President Bush, and he lost that referendum,” Levin told an audience at what was billed as a “victory party on the first 100 hours agenda” for the Democrat-controlled Congress. Livingston County GOP Chairman Allan Filip, reached after Levin’s talk for his reaction, said he found it strange that Levin was so critical of Bush’s handling of the war. “Didn’t (Levin) vote for the war? Yes, he did, so I guess it’s a referendum on folte like (Levin) as well,” Filip said. Levin said a bipartisan Senate resolution opposing Bush’s Iraq policies, now being debated, would call for a gradual withdrawal of U.S. forces from that country. “We’re going to find a way out of Iraq,” Levin said. “It’s time for the Iraqis to work out their political differences, which are at the source of the violence,” he said. He emphasized such a change in U.S. policy in Iraq would not leave American soldiers in the lurch. “We want to change the policy, but not undermine the troops,” he said, saying the U.S. must learn from the mistakes it made in Vietnam. During his talk on Saturday, Levin also criticized the Bush administration on several other fronts, including what he called a lack of support for American manufacturing. “I believe this administration has ignored manufacturing to F IL tT H E LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS U .S . S e n . C a r l L e v in , D - M ic h ig a n , c h a irm a n o f th e S e n a t e A rm e d S e r v ic e s C om m itte e , c a lle d fo r an en d to U.S. m ilita ry in v o lv em e n t in Ira q a t th e W h is p e r in g Pines G o lf C lu b & B a n q u e t C e n te r n e a r P in c kn e y las t w e e k . such an extent we lost three million manufacturing jobs on President Bush’s watch,” he said. Levin praised the efforts of Livingston County Democrats, a small minority in the conservative county. He said local support for Republican candidates is eroding, citing statistics in which GOP gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos got only 57 percent of the countywide vote last November, compared to 62 percent for Richard Posthumus in 2002 and 74 percent for John Engler in 1998. Evans, 49, a Livonia attorney, pronounced the Levin event - arranged in only 10 days - a solid success. He said things are looking up for local Democrats whom he said have made significant inroads in the last couple of elections. “Livingston being solidly Republican is not the case any more,” Evans said. “There is a lot of discontent in the Republican Party, and we’re excited about the prospects.” Filip said Evan’s comments didn’t bother him. “I guess they could criticize — that’s their option as the (minority party) - but we’re going to go about the business of governing and doing what’s right,” he said. In November, Evans ran for the Livingston County Board of Commissioners in District 9 against veteran Commissioner Jack LaBelle, and lost, but got 44 percent of the vote. The county board remains an all-Republican body. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2009. IN BRIEF Brighton Officials will try to end condo dispute A Brighton City Council subcommittee will meet Saturday with a developer, attorneys and condo owners to attempt to resolve an 18-month dispute over alleged substandard conditions at a Brighton condominium development. The development is being built by Advance Craft Home Builders, owned by Steve Davis. Owners of some units in the Northridge Hills development on the city’s southwest side have encountered problems such as patios and deck posts sloping downward toward a detention pond. The slope is eroding and settling because the soil was never compacted when the condos were built, engineers have confirmed. However, both the city’s and developer’s engineers say it poses no safety problem. The owners have also complained about poor landscaping and cracked curbs, among other deficiencies. After hearing a report from City Attorney Paul Burns on terms of a pending agreement with Davis on Jan. 18, council members said they need more input from residents. The council voted to form a three-member subcommittee to meet for as long as necessary Saturday until a resolution is achieved. The subcommittee is composed of Ricci Bandkau, Jon Stoppels and Jim Muzzin. Also attending will be three city staff members, three representatives from the condo owners’ group. Burns and Bill McCririe Sr., attorney for the developer. The 8 a.m. meeting at city hall will not be open to the public. Chili & Ice Festival coming Feb. 10 The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce will host the first Chili & Ice Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in downtown Brighton. Several chili and hot chocolate vendors are expected to be on hand, as is Nature’s Kennel Sled Dog Racing, which will give mini-presentations and answer questions about dog sledding, the Iditarod and “skijoring,” in which a cross country skier is pulled by one or two sled dogs. Pinckney resident Martin Folk and his team will be carving ice sculptures to be placed along Main Street, Grand River Avenue and at Mill Pond Park. There will be many opportunities to order ice sculptures, including, “iced valentines,” personalized Valentine’s Day ice sculptures, to be displayed at the Mill Pond, starting at $100. The ice sculptures will remain as long as the weather permits, said Sally Eastman, chamber events coordinator. For more information call 810-227-5086. Romance author to visit library Local author Colleen Gleason will be at the Brighton District Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday to discuss her first book, “The Rest Falls Away,” which is part of a series of historical romantic fantasy novels in the Gardella Vampire Chronicles. Gleason, wholivesinBrighton F U R N A C E N O T W O R K I N G ... CALL US! 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 20 y e a r T s e r v in g L IV IN G S T O N , O A K L A N D & G E N E S S E E M I K E H EA T ING & C O O L I M G Bryant t C arrier L ennox Goodman 80% Efficiency Gas Furnace Installed for as low as $ 1 ^ 4 9 5 0 0 Model #075 Central Air Installed for as low as $ 1 4 9 5 0 0 HIGH EFFICIENCY 13 SEER '^ P 3 Model #024 Township, says the book was inspired by the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and it is set in Regency England. Details: On the Web at www.colleengleason.com. School board has special meeting The Brighton Area Schools Board of Education will have a special joint meeting with the South East Livingston County Recreation Authority Board at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in the board room of the Brighton Education and Community Center. Items go to school's video program The Brighton school board approved two donations to the high school’s video production program Monday. An anonymous donor gave the production department two studio quality cameras, a portable video lab, tripods and wiring estimated at a value of more than $50,000. Additionally, GMD Photography in Genoa Township donated a Ifiigi Finepix 52 Pro camera body. The board must approve all gifts, grants or bequests having a value of more than $ 1 ,0 0 0 . Roger Tillman, the video production teacher at Brighton High School, told the board that it will cost about $5,000 to upgrade the video lab, which will be paid for out of the high school budget, according to Principal Ken Hamman. Agreements done for school taxes The Brighton school board announced Monday that agreements have been reached on the collection of summer school property taxes with the city of Brighton, and Genoa and Green Oak townships. The agreement is to collect summer school property taxes on non-homestead property with the July 1 levy. The cost of collection is $3 per parcel. The board is still in discussion with Brighton Township, and the I F U R N A C E ■ C L E A N IN G m l Includes:------------------------ I • Vacuuming and blowing * out of furnace • Check gas pressure at valve I • Clean burners A l s o O N F u r n a c e s ^ 8 9 . 9 8 • Clean flame sensor • Check for carbon monoxide 1 1 • Check bells • Check motor amps • Calibrating therostat | | INSTALL A HUMIDIFIER TODAY YOUR CHOICE!!! A p r ila ir e or G e n e ra l $ 2 9 9 0 0 Hamburg Township board tabled the discussion at its Jan. 16 meeting. According to Brighton Superintendent Jim Craig, if the school district does not enter into an agreement with a township, it will be discussed with the county. Fowlerville Chase, TRW fund anti-bully program A $2,500 corporate donation from Chase Bank and a $1,000 donation from TRW will help finance anti-bullying presentations for elementary and junior high students next month. Sixty-minute presentations by Merrill Lundgren, the 87-year-old, self-proclaimed “Bucket Man,” teaches children that all people are either “Bucket Fillers” or “Bucket Dippers.” His message shows students the importance of giving rather than taking in order to maintain positive relationships. “These presentations really have a big impact on students,” said Superintendent Ed Alverson. Lundgren’s philosophy and motivational talks inspired Brighton author Carol McCloud to write the children’s book “Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids.” Hamburg Township Firefighter back after suspension A firefighter suspended for his role in an Oct. 28 accident involving a Hamburg Township Fire Department vehicle is back on the job. Rob Dockett returned to work at the end of December following a 30-day suspension in relation to the accident, in which he rear-ended a Green Oak Township Police Department vehicle en route to a fire near M-36 and Lemen Road. However, he has been demoted from lieutenant to firefighter, was required to pay $1,500 in restitution to the township and will be further evaluated, said Township Clerk Joanna Hardesty, who has oversight of the fir^ department. " Dockett confessed he cut a brake line twice on the fire department’s 2004 Ford Crown Victoria to avoid taking a drug test and being questioned about illegal drug use, according to a Hamburg Township Police Department report. Dockett said he had smoked marijuana with friends one week prior to the accident, the report said. “I can assure you our disciplinary action was swift and tough; it was not just a slap on the wrist,” Hardesty said. “Our actions are quite detailed but I’m not at liberty to discuss most of it because the^ firefighter asked for his disci-" plinary hearing to be done in closed session.” Docket, who has been a paid, on-call member of the fire department for seven years, was charged by Livingston County Prosecutor^ David Morse with misdemeanor malicious destruction of property charges in relation to this incident. He entered a not guilty plea Jan. 17. A Feb. 5 pre-trial hearing has been set in Livingston County District Court. Physical test set for firefighters Persons joining the Hamburg Township Fire Department from now on will be required to take an entry-level physical ability test. 'The test will measure a candidate’s endurance and^ strength in a series of nin« timed firefighting-related tasks, such as climbing ladders, carrying equipment, pulling hoses, raising ladders, navigating blind through a building and dragging a mannequin from a building. , || Current township firefight-^ ers also will be given the test, said Fire Chief Doug Berry. “The idea is not to eliminate anyone from the department or push anyone off of the department,” Berry said. “It will help us establish a baseline of what a person’s physical status is and set goals to work toward.” From News staff reports T he M erle a n d Shirley H arris Birthing C enter AT H u r o n Valley-Sinai H ospital B e a u t i f u l , a l l p r i v a t e b i r t h i n g s u i t e s , f o r l a b o r , d e l i v e r y , r e c o v e r y a n d p o s t p a r t u m ( L D R P ) c a r e A n e s t h e s i o lo g i s t s a v a i la b le 2 4 h o u r s a d a y • C o m p l e t e - c a r e n u r s e r y i n c l u d i n g f u l l - t im e n e o n a t o l o g y s e r v ic e f o r i n f a n t s w i t h s p e c ia l n e e d s ' H i g h - r i s k p r e g n a n c y , i n f e r t i l i t y a n d g e n e t i c s s e r v ic e s " ■“All in conjunction with Hutzel Women’s Hospital and Wayne State University. E x p e c t t h e B e s t . To schedule a tour of the Merle and Shirley Harris Birthing Center at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, call (248) 937-5120. To schedule an appointment with one of our physicians, call (888) DMC-2500. 1 6 7 4 0 5 0 -0 ^ D M C Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER/WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY 0 1 William Carls Drive • Commerce, Michigan • 248-937-3300 • www.hvsh.org 1661684-0 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 20 07 A5 ‘ Chemung Hills dedsion delayed Planning Commission wants more time to review zoning request BY L A U R IE H U M P H R E Y tiews Special Writer Developers interested in building 286 homes on the Chemung Hills golf course wll have to wait another two months to hear from Oceola Township Planning Commissioners on their request to rezone the property from recreation to residential use. A rezoning is needed for Chemung Hills Properties to move forward with the residential Planned Unit Development. “We need more information,” Planning Commission Chairman Robert Simpson said before the request was tabled earlier this month. “The subcommittees will come back with facts. We can’t operate on T think’ and T be- 'lieve,”’ said Simpson, referencing resident opposition based on predictions of lake contamination and trafBc accidents. Such allegations have caused commissioners to .question the potential impact on traffic and environmental issues should the rezoning be granted, and the property developed. As a result, two subcommittees have been charged with determining potential effects, and reporting their findings at the March 8 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioners will vote on the rezoning request following the subcommittees’ presentations. “I think it’s a fine idea,” said Oceola Township resident Nancy Sauvage of the decision to form subcommittees. She is one of about 50 residents who recently opposed the rezoning request for the facility at 3125 Golf Club Road. “The Planning Commission is strapped on the amount of information they can get, and the people on the committees will bring information from all areas (i.e. Department of Environmental Quality, Shiawassee Watershed Commission, County Road Commission.)” She believes the subcommittees’ results will show that the proposed housing development would be a community detriment. Alan Kruse, a 20-year Oceola resident, is equally convinced subcommittee results will support resident opposition. Citing potential contamination into Earl and Thompson Lakes, the elimination of wildlife refuge, and driving dangers along Golf Club Road, Kruse said “nobody is for this except the developer.” Calling the 150-acre parcel, complete with rolling hUls and 300-year-old oak trees, “an absolute gem,” Kruse would like to see the property kept for recreational use. Tom Kalas, attorney for developer, argued that his client tried that following the 2004 purchase of the privately held golf course. Although the 18- hole course was opened to the public, it has continued to operate at a loss. “If the property were economically feasible as a golf course, they would run it as a golf course,” said Kalas, referencing a Macomb County golf course owned and operated by his client. Calling upon commissioners to approve the rezoning request, which would amend the township’s master plan, Kalas said the developer would work with township officials to address environmental and traffic concerns. He also reminded commissioners that “the property owner has rights to make his property marketable.” Commissioners will consider that information, as well as the significance of 1,983 newly built vacant homes in Livingston County, before rendering a decision. L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y p r o p e r t y s a l e s P Property sold recently throughout the county: BY THE NUMBERS B r ig h to n C ity 900 Heatheridge Dr; $225,000 994 Lakeside Dr; $150,000 700 Nelson St; $183,500 966 Ridge Ct; $172,000 431 Water Tower Circle; $83,000 B r ig h to n T o w n s h ip 2605 Brad PI; $49,250 8480 Hyne Road; $65,000 8480 Hyne Road; $180,000 10458 Sourwood Ct; $254,000 5910 Whitmore Lake Road; $140,000 C o h o c ta h T o w n s h ip 3603 Gannon Road; $230,000 6918 Oak Grove Road; P $359,000 8912 Oak Grove Road; ; $196,000 9500 Pioneer Dr; $405,000 C o n w a y T o w n s h ip 7300 Sober Road, W; $185,000 F o w le r v ille V illa g e ,245 Addison Circle; $166,000 •325 Frank St; $51,000 G e n o a T o w n s h ip 2520 Chilson Mdws; $325,000 1676 Edwin Dr; $150,000 5683 Eggert PI; $605,000 1594 Hughes Road; $289,000 3885 Snowden Lane; $208,500 489 Waverly Lane; $165,000 G re e n O a k T o w n s h ip •7367 Coggers Mdw; $342,000 T0187 Colonial Industrial Dr; $98,500 11947 Greenway Circle; $165,130 '6548 Island Lake Dr; $35,000 •9136 Roger Scott; $599,900 '12222 Wild Oaks Circle; P $ 254,400 H am b u rg T o w n s h ip 9926 Galatian Road; $180,200 5308 Gallagher Blvd; $232,300 2894 Indian Trail Dr; $350,000 3490 Junior; $100,000 2026 Lakewood Way; $181,450 8667 Rushview Dr; $145,000 8765 Tamarack Dr; $250,000 9862 Tioga 'IVail; $290,000 Note;The information is gathered from county deed records byTransamerica inteiiitech of Cincinnati.The iisting inciudes the addresses and the reported sale price. Some addresses may be iisted more than once because of muitipie property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a muitipie-parcei sale. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS H a n d y T o w n s h ip 7133 Allen; $170,000 H a r t la n d T o w n s h ip 2935 Blaine St; $65,000 2935 Blaine St; $25,000 1674 Four Seasons Dr; $273,500 12319 Highland Road; $93,000 245 Lake Pines Dr; $346,000 4247 Rolling Acres Dr; $125,000 8340 Thorn Hill Dr; $354,000 8340 Thorn Hill Dr; $66,000 H o w e ll C ity 1539 1st Ave; $124,900 142 Browning Dr; $185,900 409 Highland Road, W; $78,900 211 Michigan Ave, N; $254,500 H o w e ll T o w n s h ip 2200 Burkhart Road, N; $400,000 3225 Burkhart Road, N; $525,000 522 Olde English Circle; $104,500 Io sco T o w n s h ip 4975 Bull Run Road; $375,000 10790 Cedar River Estates Dr; $184,000 9796 Iosco Ridge Dr; $40,000 8433 Lamoreaux Road, W; $187,500 3254 Rafferty Road; $159,000 M a r io n T o w n s h ip 2283 Crystal Crossing; $178,500 215 Fairhill Way; $255,641 3400 High Hillcrest; $400,000 1388 Lucy St; $95,000 1315 Morning Mist Dr; $59,000 4131 Prairie Rose Dr; $397,500 208 Summer Shade Dr; $55,000 279 Tullamore St; $50,000 O c e o la T o w n s h ip 314 Cornell Dr; $170,000 2303 Hickory Circle Dr; $209,000 4245 Merriman Loop; $217,500 2337 Pleasant Rdg; $255,000 P in c k n e y V illa g e 150 Howell; $432,000 P u tn am Township 10985 Colony Road; $239,900 1563 M-36 , E; $205,300 11711 Patterson Lake Dr; $99,000 U n a d illa Township 39809 Bullis St; $37,900 20859 Trebesh Road W; $64,000 111 Webb Road; $30,000 D o e s y o u r m o r t g a g e r a t e N E E D A N A D J U S T M E N T ? 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Winchel is co-chairman of the Livingston County United Way campaign, was on Brighton City Council for more than a decade, served as Brighton mayor for several years, is chairman of the city Planning Commission, a member of the Shared Harvest Pantry Board, a member of the Work Skills Corp. board, a life member of the Masons, an elder in the Brighton’s First Presbyterian Church, past Brighton Rotary Club president and on the board of the Brighton Commerce Bank. Winchel’s day job is as owner and president of Colt-Park Insurance Agency. As one who has volunteered for many causes over the years, Winchel says more people need to get involved in their communities. “I think volunteerism keeps you lively, and makes you feel part of the community by serving; that’s a commitment you make and it’s part of my life,” he says. “There are so many volunteers who are needed for so many (endeavors).” McConeghy says the award was given to Winchel because of his “community involvement and (because) he is always giving back.” About 200 people attended the “State of the Chamber” event at Crystal Gardens Conference and Banquet Center. The other major award was the Executive Director’s Distinguished Service award, which went to Dennis Whitney, director of the Small Business and Technology Development Center and Brighton Downtown Development Authority administrator. “It was one of the few times in my life I was caught totally unawares,” Whitney says. “He’s been a mentor to me, (and is) fiercely loyal,” McConeghy says. Whitney twice has been named director of the year by the state Small Business and Technology Development Center. According to data compiled by the center, Whitney has helped 2,000 individuals start a new business over the years. Among other awards, Rick Beaudin of the Pinckney- Lakeland-Hamburg-Hell Dmsion of the chamber was given the Award of Excellence and Ambassador of the Year went ‘ to Phil Mondro of Smart Office Systems. Incoming Chamber President Reed Kittredge, operations manager of WHMI radio, calls the chamber an essential reason why the area is one of the few bright spots in the Michigan economy “(The chamber) is good for the community, good for business and... good for the soul.” Kittredge succeeds Ed Bottum Jr. of Refrigeration Research in Brighton as chamber president for 2007. In recapping accomplishments during the past year, McConeghy says the chamber added 284 new members during 2006 and now numbers about 1,750 members. McConeghy says recently, the chamber has been engaged in revamping annual festivals and other events. “Some have become a little bit stale, and have to be brought up to date,” she says. One of those events is the Ice on the Rocks ice sculpture festival which was canceled last year. It has been revamped as the “Chill & Ice Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen @livings toncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2009. R a y m o n d P. H o w e D . D . S . , M .S . S p e c i a l i s t i n O r t h o d o n t i c s Q. Is IT OKAY TO DELAY T R E A TM E N T ? A . I n s o m e c a s e s , e s p e c ia l l y in A D U L T S W IT H A L L T H E IR P E R M A N E N T T E E T H P R E S E N T , T R E A TM E N T MAY BE D E LA Y ED FOR A S IG N IF IC A N T P ER IO D OF T IM E W IT H O U T A D V E R S E C O N S E Q U E N C E S . 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THE L IV ING S TON C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 Share your news at 8 1 0-84 4-2 000 Fax: 8 1 0-84 4-2 040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Calendar, B4 . -TTiMfllTrorr-J-'-ITlI R IC K F I T Z G E R A L D The Livingston Community News B e in g f a m i l y f r i e n d l y is g o o d s e n s e When Livingston County’s Child Abuse Prevention Council went looking for a company to honor with its Family Friendly award this year, one nominee stood out from all the others. Smith-Peabody-Stiles Insurance Agency was nominated by 11 different employees and each mentioned something different, said CAP Council Program Director Deanna Norris. The company really goes “above and beyond” what is typically expected of an employer, Norris said. T h a t ’s n o f l u k e , s a y s c o m p a n y C E O J i m P e a b o d y . “If you put the family stuff first, the business stuff takes care of itself,” says Peabody, who grew up in Tyrone Township as the youngest of nine children involved with the family business: Peabody Orchard. Peabody, who lives on the family farm in the northern reaches of the county, leads a business that includes in his wife, Patty, as sales manager; his father-in-law, Jim Smith, who still works eveiy day at age 78; and two nephews, Brandon and Garrett Peabody, who are, insurance sales agents with the growing company. Brandon, 26, accepted the company’s award last week at the annual awards luncheon of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. He’s also the firm’s point man for a discounted worker’s compensation insurance program that is offered to all Brighton Chamber members. The firm opened its Brighton office in 2004. Included in the letters of nomination were stories about a company that is very understanding about employees needs. One employee wrote about asking for two extra weeks of maternity leave and being given four. Another told the story of Jim Peabody offering his barely week-old new car for a staff member’s unexpected trip out of state to visit her daughter. Jim Peabody put that act into perspective: “If it wasn’t my car (that was offered), someone else would have done it.” He says the approach that others find so generous is just imbedded in the culture of the company he leads. Part of the company’s mission statement says, “To provide a familyfriendly work environment.” Peabody is quick to point out that what he does clearly makes good business sense. “'What we give ... we get back more.” The growing Fenton-based agency has 51 employees and 43 of them are women, according to a staff listing on the company’s Web site. Even among today’s more liberated families, women still tend to carry most of the family duties, so being flexible with his staff just makes sense, Jim Peabody says. If someone needs to leave early to get to a soccer game, they tend to come in early another day. If a handicapped youngster comes to the office after school so his mom doesn’t worry about him between 3 and 5 p.m. every day, that allows the mom to stay better focused on work. With four children of their own between the ages of 7 and 16, Jim and Patty Peabody know what family obligations are. “Whatever happens to other people, is happening to me, too,” Jim Peabody says. Brandon Peabody calls “the kindness of Jim and Patty” one of the company benefits that keeps staff turnover hovering near zero. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. P r e s e r v i n g d e e d s o f v a l o r HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Richard a n d M a ry H utchin s a t th e b u ria i place o f Civil W a r so ld ie r G eo rg e D ay in Iosco Township's M u n s e ll C em e te ry . N ew m ark ers w e re p u t in pla c e fo r 1 0 Civil W a r v e te ra n s in th e sp rin g o f 2 0 0 5 . T h e H utchinses re c en tly p u b lis h ed th e ir second b o o k a b o u t th e Civil W a r - th is o n e on H ow e ll. Book details help for former slaves B l a c k r e s i d e n t s l i v e d i n H o w e l l , s e r v e d i n w a r BY C A SE Y H A N S News Staff Reporter' Richard Hutchins’ newly released book about the Civil War and Howell touches on the issue of slavery and what role Howell played during that racially charged time. Hutchins said he has grown tired of hearing about Livingston County’s reputation for racism - something he said was never the case in reviewing the Civil War history of the area. “This book tells you about the open arms people had in Howell after the Civil War,” he said. “I think somebody needs to speak out.” Hutchins leads his book with a photo of a slave auction and a reference to Eliza Childers, a former slave who lived in Howell and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in the city. The book also has a section about the U.S. Colored Troops as well as stories about black resi- 'Howell Goes to War 1861-1865' ■ W h a t : Richard an d M a ry Hutchins o f F ow le rv ille have p u b lis h ed a second b o o k a b o u t th e Civil W a r an d its im p a c t on th e area - this o n e is a b o u t H ow e ll an d su rro u n d in g tow nships . T h e ir first b o o k was a b o u t th e Fow le rv ille area. ■ W h e r e : Copies can be purchas ed d ire c tly from th e Hutchinses, 23 5 S. Ben jam in St., F ow lerville, 517-22 3-8 841 ; from Aria Booksellers, 214 W. Grand River Ave., H ow e ll, 51 7-54 8-5 577 ; an d from th e M ic h ig an Historical M u s eum store, 702 W. Kalamazo o S t , Lansing, 517-373-3559. ■ C o s t: $ 4 0 each. (If purchasing b o th book s th ro u g h th e Hutchins, th e cost is $70). ■ D e ta ils : 51 7-22 3-8 841 . dents who not only lived in Howell, but some who were protected from being sent back to their lives as slaves. Following are highlights from the book; ■ Abram Losford, a fugitive slave, was the first black resident of Howell. He “... prepares to leave for Canada before the slave-catchers reach his door. The citizens of Howell asked Abram to stay. Under the eye of the citizens of Howell, the slave-catchers never made it to Abram’s door. Charles E. Ellsworth, being Livingston County’s prosecuting attorney at this time, may have given the citizens of Howell confidence that Abram would be safe. Charles Ellsworth was a firm abolitionist.” ■ The story of the Livingston Tigers is told, a Howell unit that traveled through Kentucky where a SEE HUTCHINS, 83 Hundreds of Civil War vets remembered BY C A S E Y H A N S News Staff Reporter Richard Hutchins has taken another step back to Civil War days, this time to share stories from the Howell area. The Fowlerville resident, along with his wife, Mary, have compiled stories and information fi’om the townships of Marion, Howell, Oceola an Genoa as well as the city of Howell. “These veterans were forgotten,” said Richard Hutchins. “More men died in the Civil War from Howell than any other war. Some families lost two or three sons.” “Howell Goes to War 1981-1865” has records of about 794 Civil Warera veterans and Howell-area residents of the time. It complements the first book about Fowlerville tha^ was published in 2002. That one has stories of 520 veterans from the Fowlerville area. The Hutchins consider both “companion books” - although each approaches the information differently. The idea for Civil War books started when the Hutchins realized there was no compiled information about these families in the Fowlerville library. “Students got sent to the library to find something about the history of Fowlerville. There wasn’t anything,” said Richard Hutchins. “So we put an ad in the paper and got so much material, we had to do a book.” That one took five years and research for the newest Howell book took three, he said. Hutchins is a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the Korean War. He also served 36 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He said he decided to do the Howell book after speaking to the Howell Rotary Club about the Fowlerville tome. “They asked, ‘Why not Howell?’ ” he said. So he began compiling information that would become a bit of area history, a list of grave registrations and obituaries, a section about the Women’s Relief Corps and Grand Army of the Republic posts in Howell, highlights of the U.S. Colored Troops as well as family memories and stories of the day. “One hundred years from now, some kid can reach up on a library shelf. They don’t have to know who Richard and Mary are,” he said. “It’s kind of a nice feeling to know you’ve left something.” Hutchins is active locally in the Civil War Roundtable and is a member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. The sons group was created by the Grand Army of the Republic, which had only members who served in the Civil War; the newer group allowed the history and memories to be kept alive after all the member veterans died. He first became interested in the Civil War when he was a sixthgrader in Gaylord, when students visited a teacher’s home and discovered “Deeds of Valor” edited by WE Beyer and O.E Keydel. “I loved to go sit in her front room and read it. I got bit right there and was infected ever since,” he said. Mary Hutchins, who also is interested in genealogy, said although the research is time-consuming, it’s also fun. ‘.‘I think of it as treasure hunting,” she said. She helped compile, type and edit both books. The Hutchins also have compiled much more information about other areas of Livingston County, but are not sure whether they will do a third book. They said that information will likely end up in the archives of the Howell Carnegie District Library. Veterinarian's pet peeve: euthanasia K r i s t i n S m i t h s p a y s , n e u t e r s a s m a n y a n im a l s a s s h e c a n BY L ISA C A R O L IN News Staff Reporter Dr. Kristin Smith is on a mission to spay and neuter as many dogs and cats that come through the Humane Society of Livingston County as time will allow. “I can do the most benefit by doing as many spays and neuters ... because I am extremely motivated by the issue of overpopulation,” says Smith. “It is a life-changing experience to see how many healthy, young animals ar^ euthanized every day.” Smith says there is much less euthanasia at the local humane society than at most local animal shelters. The policy at the HSLC is to limit admission with the hope of finding a home for every animal and to only euthanize animals with severe health or behavioral issues. “My mission is to use my surgical ability to make a dent in overpopulation and to try to make these animals healthier so that they’re adaptable,” says the camera- shy Smith. “Livingston County’s Human Society is a different type of shelter because of the philosophy and SEE SMITH, 83 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-P1SELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS D r. K ris tin S m ith , th e v e te r in a r ia n a t th e L iv in g s to n C o u n ty H um a n S o c ie ty , p re p a re s to s p a y M o c h a , a 9 -m o n th -o ld c a t. M o ch a was th e n p u t u p fo r a d o p tio n . B2 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2 0 0 7 iBirnit-triTnMi-'i-iTfF C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K 'Warm fuzzy' blanket makers Crafting a Christmas tree Generosity at Hutchings Play was sellout COURTESY, SUE MURRAY T h e fam ilie s an d s ta ff o f H utch in g s E lem e n ta ry School in H ow e ll sh owed th e ir g e n e ro s ity d u rin g th e h o lid a y season by d o n a tin g b e tw e e n $ 3 ,5 0 0 an d $ 4 ,0 0 0 in g ifts an d cash to th e Toys fo r Tots p ro g ram . P ic tu re d a re th ird -g r a d e s tu d e n ts V ane ssa J a k u p i, Lexi Yenshaw a n d Aus tin Brophy. Students receive DAR awards COURTESY BARBARA WRIGHT A t a r e c e n t m e e t in g . T h e P h ilip L iv in g s to n C h a p te r o f th e D a u g h te rs o f th e Am e ric a n R e v o lu tio n p re s e n te d th e ir Go o d C itize n Aw a rd s to fiv e L iv in g s to n C o u n ty h ig h school seniors. T h e s tu d e n ts , o n e from ea ch h ig h school in th e co u n ty , w e re c h o s e n o n th e b a s is o f th e i r a c a d em ic re c o rd a n d o th e r a c h ie v em en ts . P ic tu red are, from le ft, Joseph H a g e rty , B rig h to n ; M a t th e w M a rc h , H o w e ll; C h r is to p h e r C o lle n s , F o w le r v ille ; K a itlen Nester, H a r tla n d ; an d R o b e rt Koke, Pinckney. COURTESY, PATTI HAMILTON "S is te r's C h r is tm a s C a te c h ism ," w h ic h wa s p e r fo rm e d a t th e B rig h to n C en te r fo r th e P e r fo rm in g Arts on Dec. 2, was a s e llou t. Mural dedicated COURTESY PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Jack H a y n e s a n d his m o th e r Pam m a k e a C h r is tm a s t r e e a t th e P in c k n e y C o m m u n ity P u b lic L ib ra ry 's C h r is tm a s C ra f t E x tra v a g an za . F o rty -e ig h t ch ild ren an d th e ir p a re n ts a tte n d e d th e Dec. 21 e v e n t. 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Maple Road - Resenatlons - 734-929-9200 - wHw.thequarterbistro.com THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 B3 HN BRIEF Free income tax preparation offer The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency and the Accounting Aid Society are offering free income tax preparation for low income workers who qualify for the earned income tax credit in Livingston County. The service is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through April 14, with the exception of April 7, at Cleaiy University, .3750 Cleary College Drive, Genoa Township, Singles who earn $20,000 or less and families with children who earn $38,000 or less qualify for the program. The mission of the coalition is to ensure that all eligible taxpayers in Oakland and Livingston counties receive their appropriate tax credits and financial education at no charge. For more information, contact 517-546-8500. lo v e Your Pet' seeks entrants Howell Area Parks and Recreation and Pet Supplies Plus are sponsoring a “Love Your Pet” contest. Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 9. All pictures will be displayed in the lobby of the Bennett Recreation Center. They will be judged by a panel of judges Feb. 12-16. A $75 Pet Supplies Plus gift certificate will be awarded to first place, $50 certificate for second place and $25 certificate for third place. Entrant’s name, address, city or township and phone number must be placed on the back of each picture submitted. Entry fee is $2 per picture for residents or $3 per picture for nonresidents. Mail or drop off pictures and fees at Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843. Details: 517-546-0693. Walk for Warmth fundraiser Feb. 24 The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency hosts its annual Livingston Walk for Warmth fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Howell High School Freshman campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave. OLHSA is looking for organizations, companies and schools to form teams to participate in the Walk for W'armth. Anyone interested may contact Monica Cory at 517-546-8500 or monica@ OLHSA.org. The Walk for Warmth raises money for families who are facing heat shut-off notices or who have already had their heat turned off. From News staff reports I SMITH FROM B1 L o v e o f a n im a l s a s a c h i ld s p u r r e d h e r c a r e e r c h o i c e because of all the donations we receive. We couldn’t give as many animals a chance to find another home as we do if it weren’t for the donations from the public.” Smith began her career in veterinary medicine in private practice. She began working part-time at the Humane Society five years ago, and became full-time three years ago. She says she gets frustrated when people choose to euthanize an animal because it has had a leg amputated. She says that a three-legged I animal is completely func- ^ tional, and she lives by what she says. She is the owner of a three-legged pit bull mix. Smith says she works hard to educate people about such matters especially that of birth control. } “It is not in a dog or cat’s best health interest to have a litter, and it does not improve their temperament to have a litter,” says Smith. “People project themselves into how they believe their animals should live.” She says the growing cat population is a big problem in Livingston County. The Humane Society has been full with cats for most of the last year. One of the cats that came in as a stray was Emperor, a gray cat whom Smith kept on intravenous fluids for more than two weeks because he was in such weakened condition. She says that he is now doing well. t “We go above and beyond what other shelters do to save an animal, and Kristin is one of the reasons,” says Sarah Mews, operations manager of the HSLC. “We are so pleased with her surgical and diagnos- ^ tic skills and care. I have used her as my own veterinarian because of all the knowledge and skill that she has.” Smith grew up in Farmington Hills and always loved animals. “I was the kind of kid who Dr. Kristin Smith ■ A g e ; 41 ■ O c c u p a tio n : V e te rin a rian fo r th e H um a n e Society o f Livingston County. ■ P ets : T h re e cats, Apa che , Lakota and Chianti; o n e d o g , a th re e - leg g e d p it bull m ix n am e d Ma ya. ■ H o b b ie s : Q u iltin g . ■ F a v o r ite b o o k : "Maya's First Rose" by M a rtin Kosins (a b o u t a dog.) ■ G o a ls : "To co n c e n tra te m y e ffo r ts on m in im iz in g an im a l o v e rp o p u la tio n ." brought home hurt animals,” says Smith. “I always had an affinity for animals, but didn’t seriously consider becoming a veterinarian until I was in college.” She attended Michigan State both as an undergraduate and as a student in the veterinary school. Smith says she would like to see a broader education for veterinary students. “I would like all veterinary students when they are seniors to have rotations at shelters so that they can see how severe the problems are at so many shelters,” says Smith. “It is extremely gratilying working for shelters, because you can really make a difference.” Lisa Carotin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. G O V E R N M E N T M E E T IN G S TUBS., JAN. 30 MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Marion Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-1588. TH U R S .,F E B .l PINCKNEY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m.. Pathfinder 5chool Media Center, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-225- 3900 or http://hal.pcs.k12.mi.us, (Pinckney Board of Educations meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month, except for school holidays). OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, Oceola Township. For more information, call 517- 546-3259. From News staff reports P a tric k M . H a n n ifo rd ACHIEVERS State Bank names new board member The State Bank recently announced the appointment of Patrick M. Hanniford to its board of directors. Hanniford is an accountant with the firm Pfeffer, Hanniford, Palka of Brighton. Hanniford is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and he is currently enrolled in the Certified Fraud Examiner Program. He lives in the Howell area. Fifth-grader scores perfect in meet Fifth grader Grace Katalinich from Howell’s Southeast Elementary School earned a perfect score in December in the Blue division of the WordMasters Challenge. Nationwide, only 192 fifth graders earned perfect scores. Another student at the school who also achieved outstanding results in the meet was fifth-grader Jake Lachowicz. The school’s students were coached in preparation for the Challenge by teachers Sondra Bearden and Kathy Kincaid. WordMasters Challenge, a national language arts competition and exercise in critical thinking, entered by more than 225,000 students annually, consists of three separate meets held at intervals during the school year. Home-schooler to attend West Point U.S. Representative Mike Rogers announced the appointment of John Flircean to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Rogers nominated Flircean for the appointment. Flircean, a home-schooled student who received his high school diploma from Keystone National High School, is the son of Curt and Deborah Flircean of South Lyon. Flircean will enter the academy in the fall and will become a member of the class of 2011. A community-based committee appointed by Rogers reviews and recommends applicants for nominations which are then reviewed by the individual academies. Appointments are made based on character, leadership potential, and academics.,*>»»*«^“ The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space allows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 \N. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to (810) 844- 2040 or e-mall to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. HUTCHINSFROM 81 S t o r i e s t o l d o f v e t e r a n s f r o m t h e H o w e l l a r e a number of black people, then slaves, joined them to escape. When the unit was called upon to return the slaves, the unit refused. ■ “After the war, former slaves will come north to Howell and with them their hopes for a better life. The citizens of Howell will not disappoint them.” Charles Straws settled in Marion Township in the middle 1860s, where he went to school and became a barber in Howell where he operated his business until he died in 1899. “As a token of respect, all business places were closed during the services.” ■ Samuel B. Curtis of Howell heard the call to arms and enlisted in the Michigan Colored Infantry as a first lieutenant; the unit was later changed to the 102nd United States Colored Troops. Another Howell man, Woodford Johnson also served in the same unit and returned to Howell after the war. Other black men serving from the area included William Horton and Benjamin Bacheler of Oceola Township as well as George Washington Allen who lived on Byron Road. Allen and Johnson are buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Horton is in Greenwood Cemetery in Handy Township, Curtis is interred at Leland Cemetery in Northfield Township and Bachelor’s grave site is in Riddle Cemetery in Oceola Township. Casey Flans can be reached at chans@livlngstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2005. A REAL MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE. M O R E M O U N T A IN . M O R E A D R E N A L IN E . P U R E S A T IS F A C T IO N , T R Y IN G T O R E A C H T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S ? 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Details: 8 6 6 -6 1 1 -8 8 9 7 o r e -m a il info@ p reg n an c yh e lp c lin ic .com . A L LO C A T IO N PROCESS T h e Livingston C o u n ty U n ited Way is lo o k in g fo r vo lu n te e rs to assist w ith th e an nu al a lloca tion s process, th e an n u a l fu n d d is tr ib u tio n to 6 0 U n ited Way p a rtn e r -a g e n c y p rog rams . Details: 8 1 0 -4 9 4 - 3 0 0 0 or e -m a il d g eh rin g e r@ lcu n itedw a y .o rg . D IS TR IB U T E FLYERS T h e M u ltip le Sclerosis Society is lo o k in g fo r v o lu n te e rs to d is tr ib u te b rochu res o f this year's MS ev en ts to local business in Livingston County. Details: 8 0 0 -2 4 3 -5 7 6 7 e x t. 210 o r e -m a il Liz.Sawielski@mig. nmss.org. RECYCLE HELP Recycle Livingston in H ow e ll n e ed s v o lu n te e rs on W edn e sd a y s to h e lp w ith g re e tin g , u n lo a d in g cars, so rting , an d c le an -u p . Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 8 -4 4 3 9 , o r e -m a il rec y c le liv@ sb cg lo b a l.n e t. H O S P IC E T R A IN IN G A valon Hospice is seeking v o lu n te e rs to receive tra in in g to e q u ip th em to p ro v id e c om p a n io n s h ip to ou r p a tien ts an d th e ir fam ilie s in Living sto n C ou nty . Details: 2 4 8 -7 2 2 -1 4 7 4 o r e -m a il m fig e l@ a v a lo n h o s p ic e .o rg . IN TA K E PROCESS O a k lan d Living sto n H um an Service A g e n c y is lo ok in g fo r v o lu n te e rs to assist on a m o n th ly basis w ith th e in ta k e process o f th e fo o d d is tr ib u tio n a t th e fo o d d is tr ib u tio n c e n te r in H ow e ll. Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -8 5 0 0 o r e - mail bJm@olhsa.org. TR A N S PO R T S ENIO RS Livingston C o u n ty Cath olic Social Services is in n e ed o f v o lu n te e rs fo r tra n s p o rtin g seniors to m ed ic a l an d o th e r a p p o in tm e n ts b o th local an d o u t o f th e co u n ty . Details: 517- 5 4 5 -5 9 4 4 o r e -m a il lcivcp@ y a h o o .com . 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H A V E M O R E B4 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R TODAY STORY TIME Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. ■ 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mother Goose Cafe. For all ages. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Babies and Books. Ages 12-23 months.Details:810- 229-6571, ext. 211. FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post 141,3265 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, Details: 517-546-2534. VFW FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Fish, chicken, ribs. Details: 810-231- 1224. OWL NIGHTS 7-9 p.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Live owl presentation, calling in wild owls, crafts, cookies, hot chocolate. Cost: $6 adults, $4 children under 12. Registration: 517-546-0249. COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER 7:30 p.m. Howell High School Main Campus, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Presented by the Community Theatre of Howell, starring Heywood Banks. Cost: $25 reserved main floor; $15 general admission balcony. Details: 517-545-1290 or www. cththeatre.org. SATURDAY 2 7 WEIGHT LOSS CLASS 9:30 a.m. Peoples Church, 425 W. Unadilla, Pinckney. Details: 810- 231-2662. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pinckney Masonic Temple, 210 Mann St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3231, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 10 a.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Sponsored by the Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club. Details: 810-632-7766 or Lorne.Beatty@michigan.sierra club.org. ICE FISHING-BEGINNERS 1-4 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. AUTHOR COLLEEN GLEASON 1-2 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Meet the author SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS Items m u s t b e s u bm itte d by M o n d a y a t n o o n to b e used in Friday's p u b lic a tio n . (In th e e v e n t o f a M o n d a y holiday, items should b e s u bm itte d by n o o n th e prev ious Friday.) Mail: Calenda r, T h e Livingston C om m u n ity News, 4 2 0 W. M a in St., B righton , Ml 48116. ■ E-mail: ca lendar@ liv in g s to n c om m u n ity n ew s . com ■ Fax: (810) 8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 . of "The Gardella Vampire Chronicles." For more information: 810-229-6571 ext.211. DINNER THEATER 7-9 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Interactive murder mystery dinner,featuring Murder Mystery Players. Details: 810-494-5433. EUCHRETOURNAMENT 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 3555 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Benefits Healthy Families Livingston.Cost: $25 per person or $40 for two people. Registration: 517-548-2200. SUNDAY 2 8 COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-noon American Legion Memorial,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. All you can eat.Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 9 and under. Details: 734-878-9522. BREAKFAST BUFFET 8 -11:30 a.m. Whitmore Lake Rod and Gun Club, 11150 Lemen Road, Whitmore Lake. All you can eat. Cost: $6. Details: 734-449-2788. Fourth Sunday of each month. NATURALIST TRAVELS 2 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Topic: Australia. Registration: 248-685-0603. MONDAY 2 9 LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571 ext.211. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Read Story Time, Ages 2-3. ■ 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Books, Beats and Treats. All ages welcome. HOWELL ROTARY Noon. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 622 Byron Road, Howell. Luncheon meetings with notable speakers,fellowship and civic leadership. Visitors welcome. Details: 810-227-1016. Mondays. MICROSOFT WORD 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Introduction. Registration: 810-229-6571. BINGO 6:30 p.m. Whitmore Lake Rod and Gun Club, 11150 Lemen Road. Details: 734-878-3334. Weekly. CHILDREN'S CHOIR 6:30-7:45 p.m.Three Fires Middle School, 2661 Nixon Road, Howell. Grades 4-7. Details: 810-231-1559. Weekly. BARBERSHOP CHORUS 7 p.m. Independence Village, 833 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. New singers welcome. Details: 810- 227-0780. Weekly. THE WOMEN'S CHORUS 7:30-9:30 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Details: 810-227-7733 or www.livingstoncountychorale. org. Weekly. TUESDAY 3 0 BUSINESS NETWORKING 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-734-1462, COMPUT€R CLASS 10 a.m.-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton."Finding Info Online." Registration: 810-229-6571. LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571. ■ 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pre-K Fun. ■ 6-8:30 p.m. Teen Anime. FAMILY STORY TIME 11 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. For all ages. Details: 734- 878-3888. A/so Wednesday at I p.m. UNMENTIONABLES 2 p.m. Hamburg Historical Museum, 7225 Stone St., Hamburg Township. Looking at 100 years of women's undergarments and nightwear and demonstration of how Victorian-era women wore undergarments. Cost: $ 10, includes a tea. Details: 810-986-0190. ADULT SKATING AND COFFEE 11 a.m.-l p.m. Kensington Valley Ice House, 10540 Citation Drive, Brighton. Cost: $3, rental skates extra. Details: 810-494-5555. Tuesdays when school's in session. SCRAPAHOLICS QUILTING Noon-3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Details: 810-231-1771. Tuesdays and Thursdays. PARENTING CLASS 6-8 p.m. Livingston County East Complex, west entrance. Room B, 2300 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $75 one parent, $100 both parents. Details: 517-548-2200, ext. 33.Tuesdays through March 20. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7- 12. Details: 866-522-2725. BINGO 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Father John R. Day Council 2659,3555 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517- 546-0389. Tuesdays and Thursdays. CHORALE 7:30-9:30 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Livingston County. Details: 517-546-5340. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave,, Howell. Details: 810- 227-7100. Also Thursdays at lOa.m. WEDNESDAY 3 1 BUSINESS NETWORKING 7-8:30 a.m. Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St. Details: 810-229-5212. Week/y. LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Read Story Time. Ages 2-3. ■ 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Play Group. Babies up to 23 months. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 S e n d u s y o u r a n n o u n c e m e n t s . The Livingston Community News 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 will be published after a celebration. For forms and further information (including photograph requirements), call (810) 844-2000. T H E L IV IN G S TO N = COMMUNITY NEWS W. Grand River Ave. Details: 517-545-0219. BLOOD DRIVE Noon-6 p.m. American Red Cross, 1372 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. consultations. Legal advice on divorce, custody and other family- related matters. Appointment only. Details: 517-548-2200. River Ave. Also sales of movies and music. Details: 517-546-0720. THURSDAY 1 GROUND HOG DAY 8 a.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Free continental breakfast and an opportunity to visit with Woody close up. Details: 517-546-0249, ICE HARVESTING 1-3 p.m. Farm Learning Center of Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-1561. A/so Sunday, Feb. 4. BUSINESS NETWORKING 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Women's presentation:"Are You Ready for Success?" Cost: $20 members, $30 nonmembers. RSVP to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 810-227-5086. LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Babies and Books. Ages 12-23 months. ■ 10:30 a.m.-noon. Mother Goose Cafe. All ages welcome. ■ 4-5 p.m. What's Up Mr. Groundhog? Ages 5-7. E-MAIL BASICS 1-3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free computer course for adults with basic knowledge of Internet. Registration: 810-231-1771. 'TWEEN BOOK GROUP 1 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0720. TEEN MOVIE NIGHT 5:45 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571. "GEMINI" 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Family concert. Details: 810-299-4130. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1041 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.Topic:"Self Publishing Your Family History." Public invited. Details: 810-227- 7745. WHITE AS SNOW 4:30-5:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Winter fun. Ages 6-7. Registration: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. DIVORCE AND BEYOND 7-8:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen, 2201 Old US-23, Brighton. For people who are already divorced or have filed for divorce. Cost: $ 10 for program materials. Details:810- 229-8624. Fridays, Feb. 2-March 30. ABATE 4 p.m. Zukey Lake Tavern, 5011 Girard, Lakeland. American Bikers Aiming Toward Education monthly meeting. Details: 734-429-1044. SLEEPY TIME STORIES 6:30-7:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For ail ages. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. COMEDY 8 p.m. Community Theatre of Howell, McPherson Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave."Over the River and Through the Woods." Details: 517-545- 1290. Also Saturday, Feb. 3,8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 4,2 p.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-8 p.m.VFW Post No. 1224,8991 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Cost: $6. Details: Georgianna, 810-229-8464, SUNDAY SATURDAY 4 VFW BINGO 6:30 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224,8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Details: 810-231-1224. Week/y. FRIDAY 3 DAY TRIP 9 a.m. Departure from Brighton Senior Center, 850 Spencer Road. i Meadowbrook Theater. Cost: $84. ' Details: 517-545-0219. 2 VIABIL 9:30 a.m.-noon. Lion's Den, 465 W. Main St., Brighton. Visually Impaired And Blind In Livingston support group. Details:810-231-1277. NATURALIST TRAVELS Kensington Metropark. ■ 1 p.m.Topic:"Trinidad and Tobago." ■ 3 p.m.Topic:"Panama." Registration: 248-685-0603. FREE LEGAL CLINIC The Women's Resource Center is sponsoring free half-hour USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314 W.Grand SUPER BOWL PARTY 4:30 p.m. American Legion Post 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-395-1627. 4 2 0 W. M a in S tre e t, B r ig h to n C o m m u n i t y S c r a p b o o k Send us your photos! Each week the Community Scrapbook features photos taken by our readers in Livingston County If you have a photo you’d like to share with readers, send it in along with a brief written explanation. 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M a in S tre 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 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 B5 ' Brighton school board reflects on what future holds for the district Retreat posed opportunity to re-examine vision, core values BY HOPE LASH News Special Write r Budget cuts, high school curriculum changes and labor negotiations were set aside as Superintendent Jim Craig led the Brighton Board of Education in a Saturday morning work session that reflected on the future of the Brighton School District. “We need to know where we want our school district to be two years from now,” said Craig, “and how we’re going to get there.” Last weekend’s retreat was an opportunity for Craig and board members to re-examine their vision for Brighton schools, its mission statement and core values. “We need to step back from our current day-to-day crisis mentality,” he told the board, “and direct our focus to a more long-range vision of our schools.” The first half of the retreat was spent defining Brighton’s “Life Long Learner” mission statement. The current mission statement and school improvement goals were adopted by the school board in 2002. Craig said that it was important for the board to have a common understanding of the district’s mission before deciding its relevance and value as a base for making future education decisions. “The mission statement should drive our behavior as we develop curriculum and run our school district,” he said. “Then we should determine a data-collection process for measuring our achievement levels.” The remaining retreat time was spent completing a SWOT analysis, which is a tool used to understand an organization’s strengths and weaknesses as well as potential opportunities and threats. A strong curriculum, superior teaching staff, community involvement and excellent reputation were all registered on the district’s plus side. However, with more state funding cuts looming in the immediate future, board trustees easily listed unstable financial resources as the largest threat to the district’s health. While no concrete plans or goals were determined as COURTESY, RALPH LEROY M em b e rs o f th e Lam p lig h te rs , a local b a rb e rs h o p q u a r te t s in g in g g ro u p , a re o ffe r in g to d e liv e r a s in gin g V a le n tin e as a fu n d ra is e r fo r th e g ro u p th is year. P a rt o f th e g ro u p is seen h e re d e liv e rin g a V a le n tin e g re e tin g a t a local nu rs in g h om e las t year. Chorus available for singing Valentines From News s ta ff reports Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and the Livingston Lamplighter Barbershop Chorus would like you to hire them to perform a singing valentine. The group will perform for local residents as well as businesses. For a fee of $50, the quartet will sing three romantic songs in barbershop harmony. Singers will also present a rose and a keepsake photo of the valentine and the quartet. Ralph LeRoy, assistant director of the Lamplighters, said the singing valentine program is an annual tradition. He says the quartets have sung for everyone from mechanics in their garages to teachers in their classrooms. Money earned goes to pay for music and uniforms used by the Lamplighter Chorus, which also performs at such local events as the Brighton Relay for Life. The Lamplighters’ next event will be singing at the SELCRA Father-Daughter Dance on Feb. 3 at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. For more information on the Lamplighters and the singing valentine program, call 810-227-5322. Finance & Investments FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) C a r o l C z e k a j AFIM, c m Vice President, Wealth Management C a r o l o f fe r s a s se t m a n a g e m e n t w i t h a d i f f e r e n t p o i n t o f v ie w . . . y o u r s . 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Member FDIC the retreat concluded, it was a chance for the board to regroup and come together with a clearer understanding of how to move forward. “My goal was to give the board a taste of the process that will be a model for improvement,” Craig noted. “We’ve had a lot of good ideas today. Our next step will be to involve more people as we set goals that will be balanced with our resources.” “We do have a positive vision for this district which isn’t always apparent right now because of necessary economic decisions,” said board President Cindy Cvengros. “We’ll be getting a lot more input before we proceed with any ideas that will go back to the classroom.” W E D D I N G Benjamin Ware Sarah Cole Benjamin Randall Ware and Sarah Michelle Cole were married July 29 at the historic Rockwood Manor in Dublin, Va. The Rev. Barry VanSteenburg presided. Parents of the groom are Randy and Elizabeth Ware of Newport News, Va. The bride is the daughter of Keith and Karen Jones of Howell and the late William Charles Cole. Honor attendants were sister of the bride, Alisha Cole of Howell, and brother of the groom, Christopher Ware of Oakton, Va. Other attendants were Amber Hynes of Pinckney; Kristina Harold of Buchanan, Va.; brother of the bride, Kevin Jones of Tallahassee, Fla.; and Deanna Helms, Jonathan Mayer and Hagen Dias, all of Radford, Va. Brother of the bride, Kurt Jones of Billings, Mont., and cousin of the bride, Brian Applebee of Clarkston, were ushers. Niece of the bride, Kyrien Sheridan of Berkley, was flowergirl. Cousin of the bride, Jonah Hengesbach of Big Rapids, was ringbearer. 'a reception was held in the tent on the grounds of Rockwood Manor. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. They reside in Winchester, Va. L A D IE S D A Y T U E S D A Y S B l 1 0 % O F F O V E R $ 1 0 0 ! 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Trade students form new NHBA chapter They'll work closely with local home builders REAL ESTATE & BUILDING B Y C A S E Y H A N S News Staff Reporter Glenn Ikens, a senior at Brighton High School, credits his construction trades teacher Mike Schmidt for helping him get an internship at a local cabinet-making shop. Without Schmidt’s encouragement, Ikens said, he would be working at an unskilled job and not looking to the future. Now, he will likely pursue a career as a wood cr^tsman. Ikens is one of 42 students in Livingston County’s Construction Trades program who are members of a new student chapter of the National Home Builders Association. The school program - based at Hartland High School - is one of the Livingston Applied Technology Education Consortium programs coordinated through the Livingston Educational Service Agency. It includes students from Brighton, Howell, Hartland and Pinckney. “This is a better way to reinforce what we do here,” said Ikens, who is in his second year in the program. He also is president of the new student chapter. “There are businesses active in the Home Builders Association. We’re also trying to get jobs and get people to come in to speak to our class.” Luke Salver, a Brighton junior, is serving as the chapter’s secretary. As a first-year student in the program, he said, he was interested in what the trades had to offer. “This looked interesting, and it’s pretty good, so far,” he added. Schmidt heard about the NHBA’s student chapter program and got his students involved. “I always felt this would be a win-win,” he said, adding that it offers students more than partnerships with business. “It also teaches them Students form building group ■ W h a t : L iv in g s to n C o u n t y c o n s t r u c t io n t r a d e s h ig h s c h o o l s tu d e n t s h a v e f o rm e d a s t u d e n t c h a p t e r o f t h e N a t io n a l H o m e B u ild e r s A s s o c ia t io n . T h e c h a p t e r w i l l w o r k t h r o u g h t h e N H B A 's lo c a l a f f i l ia t e - th e H o m e B u ild e r s A s s o c ia t io n o f L iv in g s to n C o u n ty . ■ W h o : T h e g r o u p h a s 4 2 m e m b e r s w h o a t t e n d t h e C o n s t r u c t io n T ra d e s p r o g r a m b a s e d a t H a r t la n d H ig h S c h o o l. T h e c la s s , le d b y te a c h e r M ik e S c h m id t , is c o o r d in a t e d t h r o u g h t h e L iv in g s to n E d u c a t io n a l S e r v ic e A g e n c y , t h e c o u n t y 's in t e rm e d ia t e s c h o o l d is t r ic t . ■ W h y : S t u d e n t le a d e r s s a y t h e y h o p e t o w o r k c lo s e ly w i t h lo c a l b u i ld e r s to le a rn a b o u t t h e in d u s t r y a n d d e v e lo p p a r t n e r s h ip s f o r f u t u r e c a re e r s . about leadership,” he said. Schmidt said that starting the new student chapter dovetails with what .he teaches. “It’s not all about the skill, but about the attitude of craftsmanship. That’s what we’ve come back to,” he said. As a student chapter, the LATEC Construction 'Trades students will work closely locally with the NAHB’s local affiliate, the Home Builders Association of Livingston County. Many already have visited the office in downtown Brighton to find information and contacts in the field. Longtime local builder Julie Fielek, an HBALC member who also sits on the executive boafd of the Michigan Association of Home Builders, said she is excited about the new student chapter and the partnership with local professionals. “I think it’s absolutely a positive for our business,” she said. “If they have good experience in the business as students, well, it’s just a good way for them to get their feet wet.” Fielek said the HBALC plans to offer students free training and classes on subjects such as green building trends and standards for building industry safety. She said having a student chapter will not only introduce students to the building trades, but will make for a more skilled workforce in Livingston County for the future. “I can really see some good things ahead,” she added. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2005. Chapter of American Red Cross to honor 'everyday heroes' at banquet Among them is a 5-year-old girl B Y L IS A C A R O L IN News Staff Reporter Good Samaritans, firefighters, and children will all be honored at the Livingston County chapter of the American Red Cross’ “Salute to Everyday Heroes” program banquet. The event is scheduled for Feb. 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Parish Hall in Howell. Among those being honored is 5-y^arold Jozlyn White. When her mother lost consciousness and drove their car into the woods, Jozlyn called her dad on their cell phone. He told her to call 911, and she helped guide dispatchers to the car. Diane Serra, executive director of the local Red Cross chapter, says the purpose of the program is to have an event related to the Red Cross’ mission - to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Recipients were chosen by a volunteer committee. An adult Good Samaritan award will go to Curtis Shinabarker, who saved a 16-yearold from drowning in Grand Haven last summer. Despite waves as high as three to five feet, Serra says that Shinabarker used sldlls that he had learned in lifeguard training 30 years ago to bring the teenager ashore, where he was resuscitated. Barbara Ott will be honored as a Family Hero. She performed CPR on her husband after he collapsed on the couch. Jack Martin and Steve Gotham will receive Adult Good Samaritan awards for their roles in rescuing a 16-year-old boy from his vehicle, which caught fire after striking a tree in December, and Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Bill Schuster will receive an Emergency Response Hero award. Serra says the Red Cross received 25 nominations and attributes the large number to greater awareness of the Everyday Heroes program. She says she is very pleased to see so many people in Livingston County reaching out to help people. Reservations for the banquet may be made by calling 517-546-0326 no later than Jan. 31. Lisa Carotin can be reached at lcarolin@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2010. Districts seek to cut bus diesel exhaust Devices cut down on odors, emissions B Y L IS A C A R O L IN News Staff Reporter Students in two local school districts are being exposed to less diesel exhaust from school buses. The Hartland and Howell school districts are working with the state of Michigan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NextEnergy, Michigan’s alternative energy accelerator, to implement a new program to purchase and install 58 EPA approved diesel oxidation catalysts on qualifying school buses. “It’s like a catalytic converter and a muffler combined,” says Brian Wiles, fleet supervisor for Howell Schools 'Transportation Department. “We now have them on 44 of our 71 buses and have 11 more to install. There is a noticeable difference. You can stand behind a bus and it really cuts down on the smell of fuels and the emissions.” Wiles says the mufflers, which are heavier than those they are replacing, cost close to $1,000 apiece and are made of stainless steel. “NextEnergy’s primary emphasis is in the advancement of technologies to reduce our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels,” says Jim Croce of the NextEnergy Center, which is receiving $95,000 in EPA funding for the project. The NextEnergy Center is a nonprofit corporation founded to commercialize energy technologies that contribute A n e w d ie s e l o x id a t io n c a ta ly s t - a m u f f le r a n d c a t a ly t ic c o n v e r t e r c o m b in e d - h a s b e e n in s t a l le d o n a H o w e ll s c h o o l b u s f o r t e s t in g . COURTESY. BRIAN WILES to competitiveness, energy security and the environment. The EPA says that when installed, diesel oxidation catalysts can reduce particulate matter pollution from 20 percent to 90 percent per bus. The EPA initially launched the Clean School Bus USA in 2003 with the goal of upgrading the nation’s entire school bus fleet to low emission buses by 2010. The project in Michigan involves four school districts. Lisa Carotin can be reached at icaroiin@iivingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2010. ’% t ( 0 / i a m o e r f p ‘ Q . " • (Jy ^ O F C O ’^ Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Downtown Brighton 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 TO W N S H IP P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N TH U R SD A Y , F E B R U A R Y 15, 2 0 0 7 G R E E N O A K TOW N S H IP H A L L 10001 S IL V E R L A K E R O A D B R IG H TO N , M l 4 8 1 1 6 6 :3 0 P.M. The Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission is considering adoption of Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding the definition of “Waterfront Lots”, as well as amendments addressing the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (P.A. 110) and establishing standards for zoning amendments including conditional rezoning. The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to receive public input and comments on the proposed amendments. This hearing will be held at the Green Oak Charter Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116 on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. The purpose of the proposed amendment regarding “Waterfront Lots" is to clarify language in the ordinance, and the purpose of the P.A.110 amendments is to make the zoning ordinance consistent with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (P. A. 110 of 2006). The amendments will also provide standards for the processing of zoning amendments and conditional rezoning requests. Copies of the above-proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available for public inspection at the Green Oak Charter Township Clerk’s Office, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116. Written comments may be addressed to the Green Oak Charter Township Planning and Zoning Coordinator and will be received at the same address, telephone number 810 231-1333. Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission LCN/01-26-07 168515.1-01 The Chamber is at it again, by bringing you the new and exciting "Chili 8t Ice Festival" on Saturday, February 10, 2007. We have decided to ramp up our "On The Rocks" Ice Festival of years past by raising the bar. This year's event will once again feature beautiful ice sculptures, but in addition, we'll be warming our body temperatures by serving red hot chili and hot chocolate (don't worry; we'll have mild chili as well!) 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G ra n d R iv e r A v e ., B r ig h to n , M l 4 8 1 1 6 (8 1 0 ) 2 2 9 - 4 1 5 0 0 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 S h a re y o u r n e w s a t 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 1 2 F a x :8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 E -m a il:J d e e g a n@ liv in g s to n c om m u n ity n e w s .c o m Athlete o f th e week, C2 Recreation calendar, C2 A n o t h e r f i n e p i c k le b a l l . y o u 'v e g o t t e n u s i n t o Sport catching on at Howell Senior Center B Y J A S O N D E E G A N News Staff Reporter Joyce Dunn serves the ball. It sails over the net on the floor of the Howell Senior Center to Shirley Stoddard, who belts it back. The rally continues before Stoddard hits the winning shot between Dunn and her partner, Jo Roggenkamp of Genoa Township. It’s a moment of pickleball bliss. “That’s the secret. Hit it short or long or in-between (the players),” said Mark Swanson, the senior center director for the Howell Parks and Recreation Department. Pickleball? Yes, pickleball. It is the latest sport to invade Livingston County. Seniors have started playing it at 1 p.m. Wednesdays inside Howell’s Paul Bennett Recreation Center on Grand River Avenue. Pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong, has actually been around for decades. It was created in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, across Puget Sound from Seattle, by co-inventors Joel Pritchard (a U.S. Congressman from 1973-85) and friends William Bell and Barney McCallum, according to the Web site, www.pickleball. com. The game was named for Pickle, a family cocker spaniel who used to chase the ball and hide in the bushes with it. The United States of America Pickleball Association promotes it as the fastest growing sport in the country, a statistic some dispute. But there’s no doubting its charm. Just about anybody, big or small, old or young, can JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS G e n o a T o w n s h ip 's J o R o g g e n k a m p h i t s a s h o t d u r in g a g a m e o f p i c k i e b a i i in s id e H o w e ii 's P a u l B e n n e t t R e c r e a t io n C e n te r o n G r a n d R iv e r A v e n u e la s t w e e k . P ic k le b a ll is a c ro s s b e tw e e n t e n n is , b a d m in t o n a n d p in g p o n g . play. Players whack a perforated plastic ball, similar to a whiffle ball, with oversized wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive doubles game for experienced SEE P IC K L E B A L L ,C2 , High school skiers, snowboarders can breathe now Hartland tries to defend snowboard championship Cold weather, snow lets training exercises finally move outdoors B Y J A S O N D E E G A N News Staff Reporter The winter of discontent might finally be over for skiers. With the colder weather and the dusting of snow within the last week, the Mount Brighton Interscholastic Ski Association had its first official competition Jan. 18 at the Genoa Township ski area. Brighton High School coach Renee Rhoades said her 38 skiers were excited to compete, after getting frustrated with so much indoor training. Some of her Bulldogs went to northern Michigan for a meet at Nubs Nob Ski area in Harbor Springs last weekend just to get more quality time on skis. ' Two more meets were scheduled at Mount Brighton this week, but Rhoades said the schedule was “day-to-day” based on conditions. “We just do what we can when we can,” Rhoades said. “We are a month behind (in training) with the weather.” Here’s a look at the four local Mount Brighton- based teams and Hartland, which competes at Alpine Valley: Brighton Bulldogs Rhoades expects both her boys and girls teams to contend for a bid to the state finals Feb. 26 at Marquette Mountain. The last time both programs qualified was 2001. Senior captains Dave Moilanen and Matt Sornson helped the Bulldogs to seventh at states in 2006. “The boys are a pretty deep team,” Rhoades said. Junior Claire Carpenter and senior Kate Mortensen will captain the girls team. Kate Flechsig finished first overall at the Mount Brighton meet on Jan. 18. H a rtla n d Eagles Coach Glenn Makin has 23 teenagers, including eight girls. Eleven of them are new to the program. Senior captains Chelsea Lee, Graham Smithkort and James Naughton hope to lead the Eagles to a higher placing in the Southeast Michigan Ski League. Lee was 48th in the giant slalom at states last winter. “Things are looking better this year,” Makin said. “Nobody graduated from last year. We have a good base and some depth to the boys side. We are hoping to be better.” Howell Highlanders Senior captains Rachel Cathey and Cameron Horvath lead a small program of just 11 skiers. “We are just rebuilding,” coach Jeff Rhoades said. “We are looking for good results and hop- SEE SKIERS, C2 llSWiil ELIYAHU GURFINKEL.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS B r ig h t o n H ig h S c h o o l c a p t a in C la i r e C a r p e n te r , a ju n i o r , h e a d s t o w a r d t h e f in is h l in e d u r in g a c o m p e t i t io n o n M o u n t B r ig h t o n o n J a n . 1 8 in G e n o a T o w n s h ip . B Y J A S O N D E E G A N News Staff Reporter Even with a new head coach, the Hartland High School boardercross team plans to defend its state championship this season. New coach Pina Wagner, whose four children introduced her to snowboarding four years ago, said the Eagles are smaller in numbers this year with 35 snowboarders, but just as talented. “The team is very positive,” said Wagner, whose sons, Alex, a senior, and Daniel, a sophomore, are on the team. “We have a lot of strong riders. We are confident we can take that fiyst spot again this year.” For the first time, the Eagles will have to travel to defend their crown. For the last three years. Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township has hosted the unofficial state championship meet, but Alpine Valley gets a turn this season, on Feb. 13. At the final meet, the top two teams and top individuals from Mount Brighton’s west division, which includes Brighton, Hartland, Howell and a Dexter program with eight students from Pinckney Community High School, will square off against the top talent from Alpine Valley’s east division, made up of Milford, Lakeland and two Walled Lake teams. South Lyon fielded a team last year, but did not file its paperwork in time to compete, according to Brighton coach Bill Snyder. Mount Brighton was scheduled to host three races this week to get the season up and running. Normally, races are Mondays and Thursdays. SEE S N OW BO A R D , C2 Special Olympics athletes cheer for snow ’’ ' ' ‘P ' , " Traverse City area games begin next week B Y J A S O N D E E G A N News Staff Reporter You might not be happy to see the snow, but Special Olympics Area 27 Director Anne Rogers is. It came just in time to give her athletes their first opportunity to ski at Mount Brighton in Genoa Township at their annual regional meet Jan. 20. It serves as a tune-up for the 2007 Michigan State Winter Games, staged Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 at the Grand Traverse Resort, Schuss Village and Howe Ice Arena, all in or near Traverse City. “My snowshoers and cross country skiers have been practicing on grass, but the skiers have been waiting and waiting,” Rogers said. It will be a busy two weeks for Rogers, her athletes and those who support Special Olympics Area 27, which includes Livingston County. For the 26th straight year, the Wertz Warriors will ride through northern Michigan on snowmobiles, beginning on Jan. 28 and ending on Feb. 3 at the game’s closing ceremonies. The second annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Washtenaw County and Livingston County chapters of Special Olympics, will be 11 a.m. Feb. 10 in Whitmore Lake. Last year, roughly $9,000 was raised as 28 people jumped into the frigid waters for a good cause. Anyone can plunge for a minimum donation of $50 or attend an after-party for a donation. Rogers, who will take the plunge again this year, said “it’s surprisingly easy to do.” “I’m pretty wimpy, and it wasn’t bad,” she said. “Everyone who did it last year is planning to again. We are all really crazy or it is not that bad.” Instead of taking the plunge. Green Oak Township’s Bob Myers and Tyrone Township’s Ken Maly will raise money as Wertz Warriors. “Once you get a chance to go to the winter games, you get hooked, all the fun the athletes have and how excited they are,” Myers said. “They really look up to us. That makes it all worthwhile.” Brighton’s Richard Marshall, 55, a volunteer ski coach with Special Olympics area 27, said he looks forward to taking his athletes to the event every year. His daughter, Kelly, 26, will ski there. “I’ve had so much fun doing it (coaching), I keep coming back,” he said. Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. S p e c ia l O ly m p ic s a r e a 2 7 v o lu n t e e r s k i c o a c h R ic h a r d M a r s h a l l p o s e s w i t h h is d a u g h te r , K e lly , o n t h e s lo p e s la s t y e a r . T h e tw o w i l l b e a m o n g t h e a r p a 2 7 a th le t e s a n d c o a c h e s t o a t t e n d t h e S ta te W in t e r G a m e s in a n d a r o u n d T r a v e r s e C it y n e x t w e e k . COURTESY. RICHARD MARSHALL C2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 H H RECREATION CALENDAR 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. ■ Bowling leagues-The Winter Blasters League at Brighton Bowl begins Jan. 30 and costs $10 per week. Call 810-227-3341 for details. SELCRA 810-299-4140, www.selcra.com H OW E L L AR EA PARKS A N D RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www. cityofhowell.org ■ Kids health & fitness - Each week introduces a new type of fitness (yoga, tae kwon do, aerobics, weight training) to kids ages 4-8, held at All Fitness, 6107 Grand River Ave.from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 12-March 5. Cost is $75-$ 150. ■ Horseback riding lessons - Beginners ages 8 and up can learn about horses at Shiloh Training Center, 3560 E. Clyde Road, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24-March 3 and April 7-28. Cost is $120-5240. A session for ages 7-12 at Horsin'Around Farm, 8768 Hidden Lake Road, Howell, will be April 3-24. Cost is $90-$ 180. ■ High Flyers Gymnastics classes - Three types of classes, developmental (ages 4-6), novice I (ages 6-12) and novice II (ages 7-14), will run in two sessions from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturdays,from Feb. 24-April 21. Cost is $90-$ 180. ■ Gymnastics classes - Children ages 18 months to 5 years old can learn to tumble in two separate classes at Barnard Community Center on Tuesdays until March 27. Cost is $69-5138. ■ Martial arts - Young and old can learn karate, Sanchin-Ryu and Krav Maga (self-defense), Tae Kwon Do and Olympic-style sparring.Contact Community Education for dates, timbs and costs. ■ Exercise classes - Classes involving cardio-kickboxing, toning, step & tone, private weight training for women only, yoga for seniors and belly dancing for fitness run until March. ■ Fencing - Ages 7-16 can learn foil fencing and saber fencing from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett Recreation Center from Feb. 28-April 4. Cost is $65-$130 per discipline. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls grades 4-8 can sign up by Feb. 20 with games starting April 20. Cost is $60-5100. ■ Spring soccer - Children prekindergarten to grade 6 can play an 8-week season from April 23-June 18. Cost is $40-580. Registration deadline is March 30. ■ Flag football - This NFL-backed program runs 8 weeks in spring forages 6-14.Cost is $60-5120. n Kiddie kickball - Ages 3-4 can play for 6 weeks from noon-1 p.m. Saturdays from May 19-June 30. Registration deadline is April 20. ■ Drop-in volleyball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School until May 22. Cost is $3-55. ■ Drop-in basketball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School until May 17. Cost is $3-$5. P IN C KNEY C O M M U N IT Y EDUCATION 810-225-3950 ■ Fitness night - Families can 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 year.The cost is $2.50 per person. Call the hotline at 810-225-3946 regarding closings. FOWLERVILLE C O M M U N IT Y RECREATION D EPARTM ENT 517-223-6481 H A R T LA N D C O M M U N IT Y ED UC ATION 810-626-2150 or www.hartlandcommunityed. com ■ Men's open basketball - Those 18 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. until April 5.Cost is $4. n Co-ed volleyball - Men and women ages 14 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. Fridays until March 30. ■ After school sports - Boys and girls in grades 3-4 can attend clinics that include volleyball, dodge ball, football, baseball, lacrosse and other indoor games.They run Feb. 21-March 28.The sessions at local schools - Creekside on Mondays, Lakes on Tuesdays, Village on Wednesdays and Round on Thursdays - end at 5 p.m. and cost $37.50-545. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls in grades 5-8 will be placed on teams, with a season running from April 20-May 11. Cost is $70. ■ Hartland Great Road Racers (GRR!) - The new club has formed to encourage children and adults to exercise.The club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2- 3:30 p.m. Sundays at Hartland High School. Visit www.hwwise. us/grr.htm for information. ■ Outdoor soccer - Sign-up for the spring season is Jan. 28-Feb. 9 at the Hartland Community Education office in the old high school on M-59. Players must be born between 8-1-89 and 7-31-02 to join. Cost is $75 for inhouse and $90 or more for travel teams. RUNNING CALENDAR ■ Feb. 10, Second Annual Witch's Hat Winter Run, South Lyon High School, at 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: One-mile"fun run, 5K run-walk; www.slxc.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $18-523. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ March 3,Steppin'for the Library, Pinckney Elementary School. 935 W. M-36. Length: 5K run-walk. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $17-$22. Contact: Pinckney Community Public Library, 734- 878-3888. ■ March 3, Dances With Dirt signup/5-mile wild run. downtown Hell, Patterson Lake Road; www. danceswithdirt.cpm. Start time: noon. Details: Sign up for the popular Sept. 8 run in person only. The 375 spots for teams usually sell out this day. Bring a check for $375. Contact: Running Fit, 734-929-9027. ■ March 17, March Madness Sprint Adventure Race by Infittera Sports. Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length: 4-6 hour sprint race for 2-person co-ed, male and female teams and solo racers; www.infiterrasports.com. Cost: $65 per team. Contact: Chad, 586-822-6925 or chad® infiterrasports.com. ■ March 24, No Frills All Thrills 5K Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton; wvw.brighton arearoadstriders.org. Start,time: 10 a.m. Cost: $16-525. Registration and details: www.signmeup.com/55025 or info@nofrillsallthrillsrace.com. ■ April 21, Interact 5K Run/Walk, Howell High School. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $15-520. Contact: Peter Bowen, 517-546-2439, bowen. swann@sbcglobal.net. ■ April 21, EnvIRUNment Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race, 2-mile walk; www. sierraciub.org/community/oakland/ run. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost $20-$25. Contact: Leigh Fifelski, 248-435-5277, leigh.fifelski® sierraclub.org. ■ April 28, third annual FAB 5K run/walk, Fowierville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: 1/2- and 1-mile fun runs,5K trail run; www.fowlervillesports.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-525. Contact: Denise Tefft, 517-223- 3098, cdtefft@cac.net. ■ April 28, five-mile Road Ends Trail Run/Walk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area; www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $15-$25. Contact: 734-929-9027. ■ April 29, Running Fit Trail Marathon/Half-marathon, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area; www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 7:30 a.m. (full), 8:30 a.m. (half). Cost: $29-$40 (half), $34- $45 (full). Contact: 734-929-9027. ■ May 20,second annual Racing 4 Your Memories, Martindale Beach, Kensington Metropark, Milford; www.alzgmc.org/ you_help/events_activities. htm#metrodetroit_events. Length: 1 OK run, 5K run-walk. Start time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $15-$25. Contact: Rachel Nyboer, 248-351- 0280 or rachel.nyboer@alz.org. ■ May 28, second annual Memorial Day Run, Hartland. Length: 5K run-3K walk;www.signmeup. com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $20-522. Contact: Dennis Tierney, 810-632-6608 or tierneydennis® aol.com; Rob Buti, 734-451-2444 or rjb0017@aol.com. S N O W B O A R D FROM Cl Howell in 'building season' with 10 first-year riders “We’re only a week behind,” Snyder said. “... Once the kids get their snow legs under them, they will be OK.” Snyder said his team of 30 riders, including nine girls, could push Hartland for the division championship. Junior Tom Henderson leads the boys, while sophomores Marie Hucal and Brooke Shelton anchor the girls team. “I have always had excellent riders, but not the depth” to match Hartland, Snyder said. New Howell coach Rick Ruggles, 43, a snowboard instructor at Mount Brighton and a certified judge, said he plans to stick with the program long-term to build it up to the level of his rivals. He’s got nine boys and one girl, all first-year racers. “I would call it a building season for our team, to set a foundation and get the riders to come back next year,” Ruggles said. “I have some talented snowboarders. They are something else.” Dexter-Pinckney coach Patrick Becker said his group doubled in size from a year ago with nine Dexter boys, including captains Connor Metevier and Cole Burgess. Six boys, including captain Cory Cosme, and two girls, Jessica Powers and Charlotte Scott, represent Pinckney. “Technically there are two teams. We are sharing the coaches and sharing the camaraderie,” Becker said. ’ Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2012. B r ig h t o n H ig h S c h o o l's P a t r ic k G le a s o n p r a c t ic e s o n M o u n t B r ig h t o n o n J a n . 1 8 in G e n o a T o w n s h ip . B r ig h t o n c o a c h B i ll S n y d e r s a id h is te a m o f 3 0 s n o w b o a r d e r s , in c lu d in g n in e g ir ls , c o u ld p u s h H a r t la n d H ig h S c h o o l f o r th e d iv i s io n t i t l e t h i s s e a s o n . ELIYAHU GURFINKEU THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF Lacrosse conference Saturday at Maltby U.S. Lacrosse of Michigan will have its first conference and annual meeting Saturday from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Maltby Middle School, 4740 Bauer Road, Genoa Township. Numerous subjects will be covered, with four to five sessions during each time slot. There also will be vendors. Call 248-541-5845 or 248- 535-9459 for information. Hartland hires coach for girls basketball Brian Ives was recently hired as Hartland High School’s varsity girls basketball coach. Ives has nearly 20 years experience in coaching high school basketball, seven as head coach at Kensington Valley Conference rival White Lake Lakeland. When Ives took over the Lakeland position he entered a program that had not had a winning season in 15 years. He turned that program around and in his last season, in 2004, Lakeland won the district championship and went to the regional finals. Ives takes over a Hartland program that has had minimal success in recent years, including a one-win season under interim coach Jim Antilla last year. Top Gun Volleyball tryouts on Feb. 11 Top Gun Volleyball will be hosting tryouts for all AAU teams on Feb. 11 at Three Fires Middle School in Howell. Cost is $15 and a permission form is necessary. The program also is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic coaches for the spring season. Please visit www.topgunvbc. com or call Jennifer at 517-54- 0024 for information. Boys soccer coach at Brighton resigns Brighton boys soccer coach Deepak Shivraman resigned earlier this week to accept a position coaching women’s soccer at Schoolcraft College. He will still coach the Brighton girls program, which plays in the spring, opposite the college’s fall season. From News staff reports S K I E R S FROM Cl South Lyon girls eye states ing to get better each week.” Pinckney Pirates The 16 Pirates recently returned from a clinic at Boyne Mountain. “We had good conditions and good training,” Coach Steve LaMarra said. “We did a lot of drills.” Senior captain Chris Feldt could qualify for states as an individual, joining junior Ashley Kitada, who has qualified two straight years. Kitada and junior Callie Baker are co-captains for the girls. LaMarra said his program is not about wins and losses. “I just want them to enjoy ski racing and get out of it what they put into it,” he said. “I hope they learn something and do well and improve.” South Lyon Lions The Lions have 21 athletes and a new coach in Jeff Thompson. Thompson’s son, Jeffrey, is one of the league’s top performers, and finished second at the first league meet Jan. 18. The girls could qualify for states for the first time in school history. Returning state qualifier Amy LeCureux, 42nd at states in the giant slalom last season, leads a balanced group of Amanda and Veronica Weir, Melissa Perner, Christy Bailo and Julia Gathan. ^ B U Y 1 s e r 1 ! *Buy any DVD $39.95(or more) and receive a $9.95 DVD of your choice, FREEI ^D e c .3 1 s t-J a n 2 7 th 1660358-04 P I C K L E B A L L FROM Cl Seniors take a whack at 'fastest-growing' sport players. The rules are similar to tennis. “I like it,” said Howell’s Marilyn Bovee, who tried it for the first time last week. “It’s challenging. It’s good exercise. It’s fun to play.” Pickleball is best played on a badminton court, roughly 40 feet by 20 feet, with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. The court at the senior center is slightly smaller, Swanson said. There’s a zone in front of the net players can’t enter to keep anyone from sneaking in for a slam. Swanson said the parks and recreation staff have been playing it on Fridays. It’s popular with seniors in Florida; it’s also is played in Chelsea, Rochester, Waterford, Traverse City and Oscoda, according to the USAPA. “We are going to build it in Michigan,” Swanson said. Dunn, of Fowierville and Stoddard, of Walled Lake, were taking tennis lessons from Howell’s Mike Weller, who introduced them to it. “It is easier than tennis,” Dunn said. “You don’t have to chase the ball as much, and you can play indoors.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. P i c k l e b a l l r u l e s H e re is a n a b b r e v ia t e d v e r s io n o f s o m e o f t h e g a m e 's ru le s : ■ T h e s e r v e m u s t b e h i t u n d e r h a n d a n d th e p a d d le m u s t c o n t a c t t h e b a ll b e lo w t h e w a is t . T h e s e r v e is m a d e d ia g o n a l ly c ro s s c o u r t a n d m u s t c le a r t h e n o n - v o l le y z o n e . ■ E a c h te a m m u s t p la y t h e f i r s t s h o t o f f th e b o u n c e . A f t e r t h e b a ll h a s b o u n c e d o n c e o n e a c h s id e , t h e n b o t h te a m s c a n e i t h e r v o lle y th e b a ll in t h e a ir o r p la y i t o f f th e b o u n c e . ■ T h e n o n - v o l le y z o n e is t h e 7 - f o o t z o n e o n b o t h s id e s o f t h e n e t . N o v o l le y in g is p e rm i t t e d w i t h in th e z o n e , p r e v e n t in g p la y e r s f r o m s m a s h in g s h o ts . ■ B o th p la y e r s o n th e s e r v in g t e a m a re a l lo w e d t o s e rv e , a n d a te a m s h a ll s c o re p o in t s o n l y w h e n s e r v in g . A g a m e is p la y e d t o 11 p o in t s a n d a te a m m u s t w in b y tw o p o in t s . ■ W h e n t h e s e r v in g te a m w in s a p o in t , t h e s e r v e r m o v e s t o t h e o t h e r s id e o f th e s e r v in g te a m 's c o u r t . 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For listings: 8 OK Ypsi Twp 485-5707 800-619-3816x8687 Ann Arbor - 1 bdrm -i- 2 bonus room, good location, big yard, 1-2 car, pets OK. $850. 734-677-3411 ANN ARBOR-2 bdrm, large corner lot, 2 car garage, washer/dryer in laundry room. $800+ utilities. 734-717-0335. Two Bdrm Dollhouse - Whitmore Lake. 15 min to Ann Arbor. Big Yard. Lake access. All Appliances. $775. 734-216-2354 2 bdrm house for rent. 2 car garage, fenced yard, washer/dryer. Ypsi area. $850/mo. 734-657-3448 Cross Street Village Evergreen A p a rtm e n t H om e s C a l l T o d a y ! 734-971-2132 3089 Woodand Mils Dr. Ann Arbor, M 48108 _m cK ,in le y ... W ® LtVE-WORKSMOPPUV T •LffPiu-d Itme offer Call for delAik, DUNDEE - New 2 and 3 bdrm apts., garage 8 appliances included, $750-$850. 734-649-0009 MANCHESTER - 1 bdrm w/yard. Walk to downtown. $585/mo. Terms neg. 734-475-0432 Near EMU - Clean 3 bdrm avail, now. $750 includes heat. 1st mo. 1/2 price. (734) 368-0676 Nicel bdrm, No smoke/pets. 957 Sheridan Ypsi. $550/mo. Avail Now.734-709-7089 Room, to share in 3 bdrm Apt., Near EMU, $320/mo includes ultilities. 417-4330. NOW LEASING! Brand New Oaks of Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath 1 Car Garage $1249/mo, $300/Deposit Stone School, S. of 94 Call 9-5, Mon-Fri. Sec. 8 OK, 517-673-8661 OLD WESTSIDE - 1 bdrm, private entrance, parking. No pets/ smoking. $750 includes heat 8 water. 734-474-2983 Private deck w/ shade. 1 bdrm. Walk to EMU campus Free heat. Washer 8 dryer $565. RENTED 1 BDRM. APT.-in owneroccupied home. Close to St. Joe's 8 EMU. $475. 734-572-1112 8 481-1220 D u p le x -R e n ta l 1 bdrm Duplex w/shared basement 8 garage. Jackson Rd. $650/mo 8 utilities. 734-994-3480 1 bdrm on Ford Lake, all utilities paid, washer 8 dryer, stove 8 refrigerator, private driveway, patio 8 dock, $1,000/mo. (734) 482-1949 About the Best! 1722 W. LibertyAnnArbor2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, appliances $1200. 223-0672 ADJUST RENT? Flawless credentials? I'll neg rent. Pristine 2 bdrm, quality of life! 810-231-5041 A D O R E A B L E , A F FO R D A B LE , A V A IL NOW. Huge 2 bdrm. Garage, laundry, A/C, $950. 734-663-7310 Ann Arbor 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, deck, front porch, C/A, very clean, $1250. (734) 769- 9050 2 bdrm house w/ pole barn on 1 acre, Denton Rd between Geddes 8 Michigan Ave. $800. 734-461-1416 Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 2 bath, 1500sf, fenced yard, near downtown. Avail now. 734-276-1119 ANN AR80R-AGEM I Dog OK, W. Side, 2 bdrm, Garage, Laundry, No smoke, Snow/yard care on us A/C. $1325. (734) 646-8999_________ Ann Arbor Best!! 3 bdrm ranch, hardwood floors, garage, deck, yard, near all $950. 734-678-5077 Ann Arbor - Campus area OR Old West Side, 4 bdrm homes w/fireplace, garage, $1600 each 313-570-9626. Ann Arbor - Near M-14. 3 bdrm house, 1-1/2 baths, AC, 2 car garage. Good Condition. $1200/mo + utilities. 734-995-3365 Walk to downtown Ann Arbor 2 bdrm (1 very large studio-type) laundry 8 A/C, finished basement, enclosed porch $1450. 734-663- 4305 S. Fecteau, Broker Washtenaw/Golfside Rd.- 2200 sq ft., $1500/mo. Email; darkhorse69@ comcast.net, for pics/etc. Willis - Small 1 bdrm trailer on private land $400/mo. + utilities. 734-461-2975.__________ YPSI - 2 bdrm in nice neighborhood washer/dryer $825/mo. 313-350-2297 S e n io r H o u s in g Come home to affordable elegance in the restored historic Ypsi High School Unique 1 & 2 bdrm Apts, tor adults 55+ ♦ Free Movie Theater ♦ Beauty Shop + Heat included in Rent ♦ Near Depot Town 210 W. Cross Street 734.483.8300 ‘ certain income guidelines apply. Equal Housing Opportunity O 1668757-03 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SALINE - Large 1 bdrm, cherry floors, free heat. $500/mo. 734-482-4504 1.2 & 5 Bedroom Luxua Townhomes i Renu; surliiM! at I 'lisheT&Dt>‘eri \ ) \ ineNwhome! ^ Garages induded! *Some irtiliiies included! ^^.taplicaion lee ftaived »ith ( " v ' ihb ad la Month FREE! \ J \ WyK < limned Time Of Dexter Seboob, |ua muiuies \ / c ^ from IkmiBown .Ann Spacious Whitmore Lake 2 bdrm, near downtown Ann Arbor $650 includes heat/water 313-537-2667 Willis - Cheap, clean apts. Efficiencies, 1 8 2 bdrms Avail Now! $450/ mo. 8 up 734-368-0676 YPSI -1 bdrm, 2nd fir, secured entry, recently remodeled, $550/mo. 313-506-2553__________ YPSI area 1 bedroom, quiet, $400 + security, no smoke or pets. 734-645-4608 YPSI/EMU- Spacious efficiency, parKing, laundry. $b15 includes utilities 810-571-0418. Ypsilanti - Loft efficiency in old church on EMU campus. $430/month + utilities. 734-662-4350 Ann Arbor - 1802 Abbott West - Clean 3 bdrm, new carpet, off street parking, yard $900+. 734-21^-4823 /994-9150 ANN ARBOR - Very nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath upper, wood floors, laundry, AC 8 deck. $1100,429-1461 ANN ARBOR-West side, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, separate entrance studio, private laundry. $1300 includes utilities. (734) 260-3743 Ann Arbor W. Side 2 bdrm upper. $925 includes heat 8 water. Washer/ dryer. 734-476-7501 Ann Arbor - W.Side 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, storage, parking. $825. Avail 3/1.734-717-4346. Ann Arbor W. side. Quiet area. Spacious 1 bdrm. laundry, parking. No pets Avail. $675 734-426-3724 ANN ARBOR W Side ranch duplex,privateyard driveway, 2 bdrm, $760 + utilities 734-216-7912 Attn Googie 8 Others! W AnnArbor 2 bdrm, Q (734) 426-0410 2230 Melbourne .3ve^ Dexter. Ml 481«) ^ ■ M-FW.Sat.4SuB.LM 8 . i ) 6 a " PASCHALL APARTMENTS 7 locations 1 bdrms. start at $430 2 bdrms. start at $500 NO Lease Available Now Please call: Office, 9-5: (734) 483-1136 After 5 p.m: (734) 320-9577 WE love our residents... and it shows! M IL L CREEK TO W N H O U S E S 2 bdrm Townhouses now available! Basement with washer & dryer hookups 7 3 4 -9 7 1 -1 7 3 0 3050 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor EOE EHO A p a r tm e n t s F u r n is h e d Ypsi Two. - Newly remodeled 2 bdrm, quiet neighbor hood, large yard, plenty of parking $645. 734-730-5671 C o m m e r c ia l, in d u s t r ia l a n d R e ta ils -R e n t 333 S. Main, Beautifully Redone 2400sf Retail. Unbeatable Price! 761-6163 or 761-6170 curtiscommercialllc.com Avail, clean.1. 2. 8 4 bdrms. Many amenities, no pets. Parking 8 laundry. YPSI. 528-2163; 482-1908 Milan - 5000 sq ft, $5 per sq ft, build to suit, avail. Now! (734) 216-6639 Chelsea large walkout basement apt., enjoy the country yet close to town. $475. (734) 475-9795 THE CHURCH at 1131 Church St. BOTH AVAIL FALL '07 4 BDRM, 2 BATH, 2-story great room, new wood floors, dining room, laundry, parking. LARGE EFFICENCY w/loft 8 office, cathedral ceilings, new wood floors, heat, laundry, parking. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net h e a r t D a a l ^ s H e a r? m 1 b d rm s . @ ‘ 5 4 9 + j l | 2 b d rm s . @ *59 9 ^ . 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R cMric iio ns A p p ly ] g RiversEdge.org i S River’s Edge Apts. 734-487-5750 ' u ^ e a w r a J p r Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Try a our Bulletin Board ads 810-844-2000 2 bdrm in old church on EMU campus. Includes water. $600/mo + RENTED!!!_____________ A B O U T 1 s t M O N T H R EN T FREE NO App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm apts. near St. Joe's Only $575-$675. Washer /dryer, dishwasher, A/C, Balcony. 734-754-1950. ABOUT DEALS! 2 bdrm $500/mo. 1 bdrm $450/ mo. Low Security! E. Ypsi Twp. 734-320-6376 Adorable Ypsi - 2 bdrm washer/dryer. covered parking,1 block to EMU $725 -$745.734-929-9525 Affordable $475,1 bdrm. No pets. Heat 8 water, ParKing, laundry, lease. Congress, Ypsi 395-2047 Affordable Ypsi 2 bdrm, peaceful quiet area, dish- I washer, fans, balcony, very clean, updated, no ! pets $600. 734-455-8605 \ Airy, avail, clean studio, 2, i 3, 5 bdrm. Many amenities, > no pets. Parking 8 laundry. ( Ypsi, 482-1908, 528-2163. ' A L L R EM O D E LE D : Large 1 bdrm w/Free mo \ Rent 8 Heat w/No app. I ^ee- Ypsi. $450. 754-1950 I Ann Arbor - Recently 1 remodeled, 1 bdrm ' $550/month. 1 year \ lease. Call 231-548-4274 > Avail 1 bdrm, carpeted, , 1 mile W of city, no pets, \ Private entry $575/mo + t Deposit. 734-665-3027 E Available now, studio by t EMU, $490. includes all ; utilities, parking, no pets, ' 734-971-7076__________ ^ Avail EMU area 1 bdrm Saline -New Warehouse up to 19,000 sq', 35' ceilings, 5 loadings docks. Monthly rent 944-7271 C o n d o m in iu m s , T o w n h o u s e C o - o p -R e n ta l 1 Bdrm condo. High ceilings, hardwood, AC, deck,basement,washer/ dryer. PetsOK $800 734-276-3215__________ AAAHHHI Ann Arbor N. W. luxury 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, attached garage, A/C, 2600 sq', no smoke/ pets, $1800/mo+ utilities. Security dep. 734- 747-6455, 368-7403. All Appliances - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. 1st mo. Free! $950. Ann Arbor. 769-7760 810-229-2011 Ann Arbor- 2 bdrm. 2.5 bath townhouse. Great location. Large, attached garage $1450. 734-476-2472__________ ANN ARBOR - A must see, Georgetown condo w/ garage, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, Avail now $990. 352-262-9641___________ Ann Arbor luxury 2 Bdrm 2.5 bath 2 car. Deck, appliances, fire place, woods, corner unit. Walk Whole Foods, Barnes 8 Noble. $1600. 734-327- 0716; 646-7900 after 6 Ann Arbor - Modern condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, study, screened porch, garage, 1165 sq. ft, all appliances. Liberty 8 I- 94. $1,150/mo. Call 734-604-3353 or hei7di@yahoo.com Ann Arbor NE 3 bdrm 2 bath newer quiet private, sunny, upgrades, garage $1400. 734-277-6561 Ann Arbor NE - Beautiful 3 BDRM condo, fully furnished. $1200. No pets. 1 yr. lease. 734-717-9648 WWW. arbor town.com/36Q3.html Ann Arbor SE. New 2 bdrm 2 bath! Cathedral ceilings, all appliances, attached garage. $1150. 734-323-9996 Avail. 1800sf, very clean, 3 bdrm, all appliances, must see. Nature setting. $1295/mo. 313-510-8635. basement. No smoke/pet $900+. (734) 665-2613 Attn! LARGE 1 bdrm, Saline, $650 + gas /electric. No dogs. 734-709-0095; 944-8134 COZY, Remodeled Brick 2bdrm,oak floor.922 Lutz Ann Arbor. $850 + . Reid Real Estate, 429-1100 Dextor/Ann Arbor. Wonderful 2 bdrm, great room, laundry, 1800 sq ft, residential area. 734- 426-4381______________ Ebenivhite - 2 bdrm, laundry, no pets/smoke. $755/mo. 2 mos. free rent w/14 mo. lease 734-678-5289___________ MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ref., no dogs. $650.734-439-4050 Spacious - 3 bdrm, IVz bath, large living/dining, laundry $990+ utilities. No pets. 734-662-5058. 2 bdrm duplex, 2nd floor. $700/mo, 279 S. Harris Rd, Ypsi Twp. No pets, 734^82-1949 West side, 2 bdrm, $750/mo. includes heat. 734-665-2206 Whitmore Lake - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished walkout, appliances, C/A, $1075/ mo. 248-396-4030 L a k e P r o p e r t y a n d R e c r e a t io n a l R e n ta l 3399 DALEVIEW - 4400 square feet, 5 bdrm, on Huron River, 2 3/4 acres, Dock,Dingy,newly rebuild. $1995/mo. 313-938-0666__________ 4 bdrm, Portage Lake, newly refurbished, 2 car. $1500. 734-426-9437 Hamburg - Ore Lake access, for rent 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car heated garage, walkout, large corner lot w / private park 2 lake accesses. Safe 8 great for kids 8 adults, Brighton Schools. Serious inquires only. $950 + utilities 8 sercurity deposit. (248) 974-2051 Portage Lake - 2 bdrm w/fireplace 8 large yard 734-994-0447 or 734-662-23*15 Whitmore Lake - Minutes from Ann Arbor and Brighton. Beautifully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath lake house w/dock. $1700/neg. Call 734-665- 5552 or 734-904-0640. ANN ARBOR NE. King Elementary School, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath w/ master jacuzzi, 2600 sq. ft. plus large finished walkout bsmt w/ full bath, wooden deck, brick patio, gas fireplace, 2 car garage. $2250/mo. 734-904-9168. Ann Arbor - New 3 bdrms, luxury bath, 2 car, private park, open plan, fireplace $1850/mo. 734-717-6582 ANN ARBOR - Westside ranch, 3 bdrm, CA, basement, laundry, garage. $1175.734-323-7470. AVAILABLE - Beautiful ranch on private estate, 2200 sq', 2 bdrm, 2 bath, huge living room, formal dining room, den, 2 car $2200/mo. 734-480-9162 Available Now! 3 bdrm in Sugarbrook area on McCarthy, no basement, no pets, $900. + utilites 8 security. Call Mon-Fri. (734) 484-4180_________ Available Now! Dexter 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full basement, all appliances. $1200. 734-604-1326. YPSI 3 bdrm, 2.5 car nice neighborhood 1362 Fall River, $1100. Sec 8 OK. Avail Feb. 734-216-1640. YPSI 3 bdrm ranch. Sec 8 welcome. Appliances. Available immediately, $900/mo. 734-424-0917 YPSI AREA 3 bdrm, Belleville schools, carport, fenced in backyard $90Q/mo. 734-587-3603 YPSI - Avail now, 3 bdrm brick ranch, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $1095. 734-972-8587 YPSI - FULLY FURNISED Gorgeous! 4 bdrm 2 bath 2.5 garage, 2,100sf, MUST SEE! Sec 8 OK. $1775+ Utilities. Vic 734-788-3322 Ypsilanti - 2 bdrm, large fenced yard, washer/ dryer. Updated $750/mo. 734-645-2000 Ypsilanti 3 bdrm. Section 8 OK. Basement, washer/dryer $900. 734-276-3368 YPSILANTI-Greene Farm Sub. Lease/option. New 1850sf4bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, CA, gas fireplace, appliances. $1600+ 248-755-5472 S h a re , S u b le t A p a r tm e n t a n d H o m e s * AVAILABLE NOW ★ Ypsi Twp, 3 bdrm, $850/mo. Another Rented Property WOO HOQI YPSILANTI Rent to Own 4 bdrm, 2 car, $900 734-697-9169 Office Space>Rent Avail Now! 2531 Esch, Ann Arbor 3 bdrm,2.5 bath, 2 car, A/C, full basement, porch. Between Packard 8 S Industrial near Eisenhower $1450 neg.RENTEDI Avail Now! Country setting 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car unattached garage, • $900/mo. 734-483-2640 Avail Now, House or Office, 2000sf, Packard Hewitt 8 Gotfside area. $1500/mo. 734-528-4486 ' CAMPUS/CENTRAL Ann Arbor S. of Burns Park 3 bdrm + study, 2 bath, new kitchen, wood floors, huge garage, a/c, $1500. 734-663-4305 S.Fecteau Broker_______ CANTON- 3 bdrm. 2bath, fireplace A/C, Cherry Hill Village area. 1 +acre pole barn. Newly updated $1490. 734-433-2348 f i t 1 1 1 1 $ ) . CLASSIFIEDS WORK Country Setting- 3 mi S. of Saline. 2 bdrm, 1300 sf, garage, no pets. $750/mo. (313) 336-5175 DEXTER 3 bdrm home, 2 full bath, fireplace, former church parsonage. 15 min to Ann Arbor. $1,100 + utilities 1 yr. lease required. No pets. _______RENTEDIM_______ DEXTER - Very Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, on 7 acres, 15 min to Ann Arbor$ 1300 734-426-9437 Dexter Village-2 bdrm + loft, shed, washer/dryer. Lawn included. 7870 Forest. $800. 734-475-9366 Downtown Ann Arbor Immediate occupancy 3 bdrm, 4 bath, AC, 1 car garage 1800 sq' $1200+ tenants pay all utilities 302 Hiscock Call Today! 734-996-1991 EMU - 5 bdrms, 1 bath house w/ lots of private parking Avail. 05/07, $1600 +utilitles 734-662-9228.__________ Avail Fall - 4 bdrm, 2 bath house across from Big House! Includes free tailgates! New kitchen, wood floors, parking, laundry. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net GRASS LAKE - Village 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 24x24 Garage, Fenced Yard. Pets OK! $850/Mo. 734-260-6928. YPSILANTI TWP. - Newly decorated, 2 bdrm ranch, garage, $800/mo. No pets. 734-485-4773 YPSILANTI - Very quiet Gates St. 3 bdrm, nice, w/ deck/shed, $950/mo. Low move in. 734-944-5803 Ypsi Near Ford Lake. Recently remodeled 3bdrm back yard garage $1150 SectionBok 734/320-1998 Ypsi -Remodeled 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Near West Middle 8 EMU. $1350/mo. 734-383-7980 YPSI TWP -2 bdrm, carport, full basement, good neighborhood, $800/mo Please Call 734-439-8381 YPSI TWP - 4 bdrm, basement, yard, garage, $950. 734-913-2016 Ypsi Twp. New 2400 sq' 4 bdrm. 4 bath finished basement, 2 car attached A must see! Sect 8 ok. $2200/mo. 847-847-8365. Ypsi Twp-Remodeled 3 bdrm,1 bath.AII Appliances, fenced yard, garage, no basement $1050 734-646-8947 YPSI TWP 3 bdrm, Sec. 8, appliances. Avail Now! 291 Dakota, $1100. 734-945-6300 Able to Enjoy - Quiet, clean, cozy, sunny home with engineer. Wireless/ cable, laundry 8 parking. $395/mo. (734) 272-4589 Affordable. Share home near Vets Park. Avail Nowl 2 rooms, laundry, non-smoker. About $500 w/utilities 734-663-5326 A Fully furnished home to share w / 1 adult male Smoker OK. Very nice $550. 734-971-5765 Ann Arbor - 1 Bdrm Apt. to sublet. Fireplace, Balcony FREE Heat. $350 given to you at lease end. $637. 734-369-4357 ANN ARBOR - Female - housemate(s) to share house, now or fall. $600/ mo. including utilities. Call Mary 734-474-7799 ■ FEMALE Share beautiful custom 3 bdrm home on 20 wooded acres. $300. 734-426-4663__________ Full size finished basement for rent in Belleville area. 2 bdrm 81 full bath. $600/mo includes utilities and high speed internet. Call 734-260- . 5395 for more Info. Furnished house to share in Milan. Close to US-23. $400/mo. Internet. 734-478-2007 Share historic house In quiet West Side Ann Arbor, $600/ mo. or less, utilities included. 734-277-5808 after 2 2 Bdrm Apt. central campus.#6 bus, will pay $100+Basic Cable Feb- Apr Sublet. Washer dryer. 1.5 bath Parking well lit. 785-341-2040. S to r a g e S p a c e , G a r a g e a n d P a r id n g -R e n t Martz Rd., Ypsi Twp. 24x40, insulated, electric over-head door, $450/ mo. 86x36, 5 bays, 12 ft. bver-head doors. Harris Rd. $1650/mo. all or part. (734) 482-1949 S u b u r b a n A re a s , C o u n t r y H o m e s -R e n ta l Available now, 8 miles west of Chelsea. 2 bdrm on % acre, 2 baths, $850 + deposit. 734-665-3027 Dicken Woods - 3 Bdrm, hardwood floors, 1.5 bath, 2 fireplaces, ranch, fenced backyard. 2111 Stephen Terrace. Rent/ buy option. Move-in condition 734-604-9773 R e s id e n t ia l Livingston-Rental . $500/mo. Heat/parking ! included, laundry facilil'ty ■ on-site. 734-434-5147 ; Avail, nice, clean quiet, 2 I bdrm, parking, laundry. ' No pets $595/mo. YPSI 734-528-2163 BEAUTIFUL Whitmore Lk Large 2 bdrm. on private park. Patio,C/A, new carpet 8 appliances. $655. Specials! 313-350-5193 BELLEVILLE - 2 BDRM APT - Gas heat included, $650. 734-913-2016 Belleville Lake 2 bdrm apt. in small complex. Utilities included. No pets. $715/mo +deposit, ref. required, 699-2935 BELLEVILLE - Gorgeous 2 bdrm end unit, tverything New!! Great Location. $875 includes heat. 734-699-9840__________ Cheisea-lst floor ranch condo with 2 bed, 2 bath, 1240 sq. ft. 734- 904-0152 Free rent 1 mol Contemporary 2nd floor condo, Ypsi. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Huge walk-in closet. $850/mo. 657-4316 EBERWHITE, Condo - °Ann Arbor, 2 bdrm, V/2 bath, llOOsf + basement, garage, $1100. 665-9873 Great Buy! Must Sell! $169,900, 3 BDRM. 2 1/2 BATH Condo in Ypsi Twp. Call 734-476-9208. 2, 3 8 4 Bdrm Ypsi Townhouses. $650-$890. Rent or Rent to own. Section 8 welcome. RawsonvIlle 8 1-94. Call Joe 734-483-9983 Whitmore Lake - 10 min. to Ann Arbor. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car. $925/mo. (734) 663-7111. Access 2310 Packard near Hewitt Today! Elmer Realty 734-528-1100 Downtown w/parking 200-2,216 sq' offices. Phoenix Co734-971-6850 Saline - New Furnished Ofes. Receptionist Support, T1 internet, $2000/ mo. per ofc. 944-7271 Waterworks Business Ctr Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared business center from $375 Other space plans avail. Call; Gerry 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc., Broker. WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq.' 5 offices, large conference room + open area. Ready. Gerry, Ann Arbor Assoc, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. I R e s id e n t ia l W a s h te n aw -R e n ta l House 8 Apt Dexter $1150 Dexter Apt $850. Milan house $985. 734- 323-2712; 734-426-8913 Immediate Occupancy Ann Arbor Schools - 3 bdrm ranch, full basement, 2.5 car attached, C/A 1 acre, $1250/mo or best offer vy/ good credit. Call Paul 8 Associates (734) 779-9800_________ Kerrytown- 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, jacuzzi, large kitchen, laundry. 2 parking spaces $1,900/mo. 248- 643-4492______________ Large 3 bedroom ranch, 2 bath, family room/ fireplace and living room. $1200. Heat included. Milan, 734-439-8569 NE Ann Arbor - UM Med Center, Pfizer, N campus. Remodeled 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, new hardwood floors/kitchen. $1500/mo 734-663-9888. Avail Feb 1, 3 bdrm ranch. 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W. of Ann Arbor. $850/mo. 734-498-2183 Whitmore Lake Access Completely remodeled 3 bdrm,fireplace $1000/mo + security. 248-722-7158 We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS Irish Hills - 3 bdrm ranch, basement, 2 car attached, huge lot. No Pets $950/mo. 734-513-3218 R o o m s F o r R e n t Adoptions Birthdays Carpools and Bides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Adoptions ▼ A D O P T V Affectionate happily married couple, music, Disney World, financial security, LOVE awaits your baby. Sue 8 Gerry 1-800-989-8921 Expenses paid. 4 bdrm ranch in Ypsi. ‘ $1150. w/ appliances water included. Larry; 734- 721-5073 or 323-0412 Aah, Pristine ■ Ypsi Twp 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Rent-to-own, $1250/mo. 734-972-0959 Absolutely Immaculate - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished ’ basement, fenced backyard, garage. Close to park, bus, schools. 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Webster Twp./Dexter $339,900 + 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. Off E. Michigan Ave - E. of State St. Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline Schools From the $230-270's (734) 429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial, E. of Mast From the mid $300’s 734-424-0641 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 mid-$400,000’s (734)944-5252 www.tollbrothers.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-realestatexom Summerfleld Glen Condominiums Norfolk Homes Off W. Liberty, between Maple & Wagner Ann Arbor $172,000-$215,000 734-997-9540 or 734-216-6168 www.norfolk-homes.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 A ' ▼ I W arrior Cove of Grass Lake . Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Michigan Ave. to Norvell- South Grass Lake' $149,900 + 734-323-0111 www.mc-realestate.com 'est Towne Condominiums The Concannon Company & Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presale from the $250's www.westtownecondos.com tWoodland Mews Woodland Meadows Ventures, LLC 125 Fieldcrest, Ann Arbor 1/2 mile N. on Eisenhower, off Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $105K-$270K 734-761-2400 www.thewoodlandmews .com The Enclave at Meadowbrook Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 1282 North Street south side of Arkona Rd. west of Carpenter Rd. 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M L I V E . c o m / R e a l E s t a t e 1639302*04 C6 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 n V i v e .com Y o u r L o c a l J o b M a r k e t m l i v e .c o m / j o b s New rates for entry level job positions. 10 Lines • 7 Days • $ 2 2 4 .3 0 ad is published in the newspaper and online. THE LIVINGSTON ^ Cali 810-844-2000 or 1-800-589-9888 for details COMMUNITY NEWS COMMITTED ■ CONNECTED ■ COMPLETE Accounting and Finance 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 Fluman Resources Independent Contractors Medical and Dental Office and Clerical Part Time Professional and Managerial Retail Sales and Agents Volunteers A c c o u n t in g a n d R n a n c in g Senior Auditor The UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN University Audits Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Auditor-Healthcare to perform complex audit work including planning, risk assessment, Internal control analysis, documentation, and reports. This position will conduct process, operational, and compliance audits and special projects related to the University of Michigan campuses with emphasis on the Health System. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Experience and proficiency in applying audit principles, skills and techniques in audit testing, and interpretation of results is essential. Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. This position must be able to effectively collaborate with a wide range of people in a variety of settings. Certified Internal Auditor designation or CPA is a plus, along with healthcare experience. C h i ld C a re E m p lo y m e n t Ann Arbor Family seeks full time nanny for infant. Newborn experience required. email shakuntalac@gmail.com ASSISTANT - Needed for Holistic Daycare. PT. Experience with toddlers & infants. 734-971-9724 9 9 0 NAN NIES Experienced nannies needed, competitive salaries, full and part time positions. 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Duties 8 Responsibilities include coordinating and processing payroll, cash receipt and bank account reconciliations, maintenance of the accounting records and financial reports, coordinator of the fixed asset records, processing of insurance claims, assistance in preparing for the annual financial audit, assistance in developing budget documents, assistance in reviewing the u tili^ billing process, and assistance in reviewing the purchase order and account payable processes. Necessary Minimum Qualifications include: An Associate's Degree in Business Administration (with an emphasis in accounting and/or bookkeeping from an accredited college or university, two years experience reconciling bank accounts, and two years experience processing payroll; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The salaiy range for this position is $39,775 - $47,729. Interested qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, college transcripts and three professional references to: Accountant Position City Clerk/Human Resources Director City of Brighton 200 N. First St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. A copy of the full position description is available at the following link from the City's website www.brightoncity.org. EOE. The University of Michigan is a Non- Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. CUSTOM PRODUCTS ASSISTANT Environmental equipment manufacturer is seeking individual with strong technicai ability to provide technical and sales support to customers, and assist with coordination of custom products. Applicants must possess good computer skills, with some CAD experience desireable. Send resume and salary requirements to dgebhardt@qedenv.com or fax to (734)205-2501 or mail to QED Environmental Systems, Inc., 6095 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 EOE FINANCIAL AID OFFICER Dynamic environment in a professional service oriented office. Must be organized and enjoy detail work and helping people. Training provided. Competitive salary and good benefits. Fax, e-mail or send resume and salary requirements: Cathy Vorst, Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology 47884 D Street Belleville, Ml 48111 FAX: 734-483-1449 email: cvorst@miat.edu TAX PREPARATION & FINANCIAL SERVICES: Bustling office in Brighton has a part-time, year-round position for financial service work, tax preparation and marketing. Candidate must have advanced tax prep background, be personable, and be computer literate. Some type of experience in investments, insurance services, financial planning or marketing also desired. Send resume to 340 E. 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Apply in person or send completed official WCC Application for Employment and college transcripts to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Management, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., First Floor Business Education Building, Room 120, PO Box 1610, 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/iobs. Phone: 734-973-3497. WCC is a smoke free campus, AA/EEO/ADA ^Washtenaw Community f'nilcge ie a Part of Our Success. A ris in g s ta r in th e b io p h a rm a c e u tic a l fie ld , NanoBio is poised fo r tremendous success driven by o ur p ro p rie ta ry b rea k thro u gh te ch n olo gy . 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M.D., Ph.D o r PharmD, p lu s 5 ye ars o f re la te d experience required. Clinical Affairs Associate An independent, self m otivated person with clinical experience to implement clinical and regulatory strategies, and prepare d ocumentation fo r regulatory submissions. B.A. or M.S. in biological science or related field, plus minimum of 5 years of related experience required. Having ju s t raised $30 million of investment capital, we are extremely well funded. We offer attractive compensation and benefits packages and provide an engaging environment that fosters innovation. Other opportunities exist in various ieveis of Drug Discovery & Drug Deveiopment. Chec k o u r w e b s ite to learn more - www.nanobio.com. 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Candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent clinical skills, and be project/goal oriented. This position wilt provide professional clinical leadership and oversight, supervise the existing nursing staff, be self directed and able to work with team members to reach common objectives. Previous family practice, clinical management and computer experience is required, and must be licensed to practice In the State of Michigan. We offer a competitive salary w ith an excellent benefits package. Including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Please e-maii Lena Payne at Lena_Payne@ ihacares.com or fax to (866)282-8067. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Call 994-NEWS or 1 -800-589-6397 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - Sought by Rehab Services provider. Requires 2 years of college with a major in Physiotherapy. Responsibilities include to Assist P.T.s in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Resume to President, New Light Physical Therapy 8 Rehab Services, 317 Ecorse Road, Suite 8, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198. PHYSICAL THERAPIST Physical Therapy Services of Chelsea is looking for a fulltime Physical Therapist for our new beautiful clinic located between Ann Arbor and Jackson. Ideal candidate should be serviceoriented w/exceptional skills.New grad w/desire to learn encouraged to apply. We are a private practice with a caring, warm,joyful environment If interested, contact Marcy Boughton,MS PT, Owner, at 734-475-9925, fax 734-475-9927 or e-mail resume to mboughton @ptsofwmi.com. This position offers a competitive salary, great benefits, 401K and continuing education. EOE/m/f/d/v Physical Therapy Technician For private practice in Dexter. Dependable, motivated. 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A Master's degree in nursing or successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner's program and one to three years' w ork experience as a nurse practitioner is desirable. Preferred candidate will have experience in women's health, working with college age population, and college health related issues. Experience with providing high quality customer service and working as an effective member of a team are also preferred. To apply, go to www.emich.edu/jobs and complete an application for Posting #PTSA0702. Letters of application, resumes and certification materials can be attached to the application. Materials that are faxed, E-maiied or sent by U. S. mail will NOT be considered. Eastern Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator that is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. 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If you are dedicated to the full spectrum of health care and wish to join our team, please contact: Dot Barnes Flower Hospital Phone: 419-824-1516 Fax: 419-824-1762 E-mail: dot.barnes® promedica.org For more information, or to apply online, visit the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE Member of PROMEDICA H EA L TH SYSTE^ Rehabilitation Professional Memkfr of Jjfe ProMedica H EA L TH SYSTE^ We're available 24/7 mlive.com/aanewsads Positions available for RNs, LPNs, & CNAs Immediate Openings 3-11 Er Midnight Shifts. 8 Er 12 Hour shifts Riverview of Ann Arbor 355 Huron View Blvd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Tel: 734-761-3800 Fax: 734-761-3802 Riverview of Ann Arbor is nestled in the Huron Valley, with easy access to highways and major roads. We offer competitive wages, with years of experience premiums; 401K, health, dental, and vision insurances at reasonable costs; generous paid time off; and opportunities for advancement. Join our resident focused team. 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To apply or for more information, contact Angel Menendez toll free 877-841-9650 or email AMMenendez@ SavaSC.com or fax 919-841-9659 www.sava seniorcare.com EOE Local office specializing in disease prevention is seeking an Assistant for 3 Executives. Requires strong organizational, computer and research skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of management and staff. Must be able to multi-task. Responsibilities include preparing reports and presentations, customer relations, tracking budgets and expenses, assisting with travel/meeting arrangements and trade show/ event planning. Bachelors Degree and work experience in a similar position of 3 or more years. Competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k. No phone calls. Fax cover letter/resume to 734-998-1011. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Herrick Memorial Hospital,- located in Tecumseh, Michigan, is seeking a full-time (72 hours every two weeks), evening and night-shift Respiratory Therapist. The Ideal candidate must have a minimum of an associate's degree from an approved respiratory therapy program, be credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a CRT or RRT, and have certification in BCLS (ACLS preferred). We offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, 401 (k), tuition assistance, paid time off, a pleasant working environment and a generous sign-on bonus. Please mail, e-mail, or fax your resume to, or request an application from: ProMedica Health System, Attn: Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Dept 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. EOE Member of PROMEDICt^ " H E A L T H S Y S T E N RN RN with a V, for long term care. Evangelical Home-Saline has a full time (32-40 hr/wk) day position for you. EHS is a ministry of the United Church of Christ. Benefits include health insurance, 401 (k) with employer match, employer paid life insurance and more! For more Information or to apply, contact: Mary K. Wirth, RN Director of Nursing Services Evangelical Home - Saline 440 W. Russell St. Saline, Ml 48176 (734) 429-9401 ext. 3120 SLP Contingent therapist for out patient clinic in South Lyon. Adult & pediatric. Please fax resume to: 248-486-3318 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT An internationally respected not-for-profit health outcomes research foundation seeks an organized, motivated professional to provide administrative support to our President, managers and senior researchers. 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Please submit resume Attn: Brad Skinner, fax 734-327-4748 or brad@ssptrs.com. No phone calls please. f Office Assistant (part time) Perform clerical functions for the child care division. Basic computer and clerical skills required. Applications deadline is January 26, 2007. Interested persons should send completed WCC application form to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, First Floor Business Education Building, Room 120, 4800 E. Huron River Dr,, PO Box 1610, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. (734) 973-3497. For job postings and application materials see our web site at http:// www.wccnet.edu/jobs. 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Cali Penny Van Dette 248-528-8090 4OmP.w?- On lin e ; mlive.com/aanewsads T h erap is t O p p o rtu n itie s Full Time: PT/PTA/OT Special Tree Rehabilitation, a leader in neurorehabilitation, has opportunities on our interdisciplinary rehab team serving clients with brain and spinal cord injuries. Positions are located in our in-patient facility in Romulus located on a pleasant campus near Metro airport. Familyowned company in business over 30 years. Good management and leaders, competitive pay, full benefits package, 401k w ith company match, training, tuition reimbursement and more. Apply on line at www.specialtree.com. EOE -------------------------------------- ASSISTANT to Realtor/Broker Prior real estate office ______________________ experience preferred. Real estate license a Out patient physical ther- plus, but not neccesary. apy clinic, looking for PT Must have knowledge of 15 hr therapist w /man- computers & Excel. Fax ual therapy skills, some resume: 734-439-3524. eves & Sat AM hrs re- -------------------------------------- quired. Excellent compensation. 734-971-9790. Find it Here! In the classifieds. Sun-Thurs nights, 30 hrs/wk. Warehouse & logistics experience preferred. Computer skills in Windows, MS Office & DOS required. SlO/hr. Apply in person Ann Arbor Distribution 194^ McGregor, Ypsilanti DISPATCHER/ CLERK - DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY Receives calls for info & service, communicates requests for emergency & non-emergency assistance & routes info to the correct source, dispatches emergency personnel to various locations throughout the Twp. relaying vital information, maintains accurate records 8 logs of ail activities, operates & maintains required records of LEIN & NCIC info systems, handles all counter traffic 8 assists citizens 8 staff w/requests for info. Required: HS diploma or equivalent supplemented w/ vocational coursework in an office environment dispatching personnel 8 vehicles or any relevant combination of experience 8 training. Must be willing to work a variety of shifts. Valid Ml driver's license. Criminal background check 8 preemployment physical 8 drug screening required. Starting salary: $30,716/yr. Applications may be obtained from www.pittsfieldtwp.org or from the HR Dept, Pittsfield Charter Twp., 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. E-mail: jmpoissant@ pittsfieldtwp.org. Closing Date: 2/2/07. EOE/ADA .^Washtenaw Commurnty College i f r RECEPTIONIST Great entry level position to get started in the exciting car business. The people who hold this valuable position are our Dealership's goodwill ambassador. You would be the first person our customers come in contact w ith by phone or entering the store. Good linguistic skills, good phone skills 8 a great personality are a must. Team Varsity offers health 8 life insurance, holiday pay, paid vacations, 401K programs and the ability to purchase new cars for the same price as Ford employees. EOE. Fax your resume to Michelle Hamilton at 734-996-5613; Email to: michelleh@ varsityford.com RECEPTIONIST-Law firm seeking FT receptionist to answer phones 8 perform general office duties including typing 8 accounting data entry. Qualified candidates must be personable 8 reliable. Competitive salary 8 benefits. Call Cindy at 734-994-8976 for further details. RECEPTIONIST Small Physicians' ofc in Ann Arbor seeks a competent and caring PT Receptionist. Must be organized 8 have excellent customer service skills. Fax resume 8 salary history to: 734-213-2997 SMALL OFFICE Reception 8 Order/Data Entry. Computer skills a must. Personable 8 reliable Send resume M- 23906 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS City of Ann Arbor The City of Ann Arbor is committed to providing excellent municipal services that enhance the quality of life for all through the Intelligent use of resources while valuing an open environment that fosters fair, sensitive, and respectful treatment of all employees and the community served. Reports to the City Administrator. Primary responsibility for driving organizational effectiveness and results. Expertise in organizational effectiveness, performance, measurement and budget accountability. Plans, coordinates and administers programs, inter-service area projects, contracts, events and studies. Plans, administers and evaluates management programs and policies related to the City Administrator's office. Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or organizational development. Master's degree with training in the field of organizational effectiveness is a definite plus. Project Management Professional certification desirable and/or certification related to TQM or Six Sigma equivalents. 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in organizational effectiveness (OE)/change management (CM) in a municipal setting, or in a consulting role (Internal or external) to the leadership level of an organization. 5 yrs demonstrated processconsulting skills through past work. 5 years project management experience. For full job description call Human Resource: 734-994-2803 An application is required and can be downloaded on the .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: .^Washtenaw Communiiy College LIBRARIAN Ypsilanti District Library seeks qualified librarians for 2 positions (1 fulltime, 1 part-time). Complete Posting and application instructions available at: www.ypsilibrary.org. No Phone calls, EOE MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER Habitat for Humanity, an international non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide, is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Major Gifts Officer (Leadership Development Officer), a position which will be based in metro Detroit, Michigan and will cultivate sixfigure relationships with individuals in that area. The ideal candidate should currently enjoy privileged access to Fortune 500 executives and high-net worth individuals ($100M-f in net assets) In the metro Detroit area. The successful candidate will also possess at least 5 years of front-line experience in major gifts development in a large non-profit, nationwide setting, preferably as part of a nationally deployed team. A BA/BS and CFRE are both strongly preferred. If you would like to fill a key role with a dynamic organization making a difference in metro Detroit, the U.S. and around the world, you can express interest by going to our website, www.habitat.org and applying on-line. H a b i t a t * f i i for Humaryty is an Equal Opportunity _______Employer_______ MANAGEMENT E -M A IL Y O U R F R E E B I E A D S T O freebies@annarbornews.com YOU NEED TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD AFTER HOURS? Try our on-line process mlive.com/3anewsads Place your ad on-line with The Livingston Communiiy News Anytime! Earlier deadlines apply. P a r t T im e E m p l o y m ^ t CUSTODIAN Ypsilanti District Library 20 hrs/wk, various janitorial/maintenance duties, delivery of library materials using YDL van. Complete Posting and application instructions available at: www.ypsilibrary.org. No Phone calls EOEs Find it Here! in the classifieds. The City o f Ann Arbor, HR Dept, 220 E. Huron, 7th Floor, PO Box 8647, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107 OR fax to: 734-994-2590. EOE/AA p i i i P ' f e S i How To Reach Us: Classified a d v e rtis in g :T o p lace a . classified a d ,ca l) 8 1 0-844-2000 Large property development/manageme nt company searching for candidates who are professional and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Qualified individuals will enter a formal training program leading to the management of large apartment communities. College degree and experience helpful, willing to train the right individual. Competitive compensation package and housing provided. If you are qualified and willing to relocate, forward your resume and cover letter to: Department A-7811 P.O. Box 3015 Kalamazoo, Ml 49003 FAX: (269) 321-7884 L844-o r 1-800-589-9888 H om e D e liv e ry : T o s ta r ta s u b - scribtion, call 734-994-6744 QUALITY ASSURANCE/ REGULATORY MANAGER Grand River Aseptic Pharmaceutical Packaging, located in Grand Rapids, Ml is seeking a Quality Assurance/ Regulatory Manager for Clinical Grade Flll/Finish Operations. Qualified candidates will have direct experience in an aseptic environment, preferably experience in Flll/Finish of liquid product and lyophilization for early stage toxicology studies and clinical trials. Key Objectives Include: -Generate and maintain all aspects of the company's quality system -Satisfy all FDA regulatory requirements, acting as internal GMP expert -Oversee all documentation for validation, batch records, SOP, training etc. -Manage direct reports through professional development, goal setting and performance reviews -Supervise laboratory operations for product acceptance, lot release, environmental monitoring and microbiology Requirements include: -Minimum four year degree in microbiology, chemistry, engineering or related -Minimum five years experience in the pharmaceutical industry -Clear understanding of cGMP/FDA regulations, including recent Fill/ Finish guidelines -Ability to work effectively with the Director, Manufacturing peers and stakeholders -Must be a self starter and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment -Integrity, flexibility, creativity and determination - under full regulatory compliance Contact: John Bacon Executive Director Grand River Aseptic Pharmaceutical Packaging Inc Fax 616-234-5566 STUDY DIRECTOR NAMSA, the world leader in medical device testing has an immediate opening for a Study Director. This position is responsible for the overall initiation and completion of special, noncompendial GLP studies, including, but not limited to medical device, drug, and pharmacokinetic studies. Additionally, this position prepares and develops protocols for clients, schedules studies, interprets data and writes reports. The successful applicant w ill have a Bachelor's degree in a Science related field and 3 years of documented study director experience as well as knowledge and application of statistics. A demonstrated knowledge of GLP and/or OECD testing and regulations is also required. We offer a competitive compensation 8 benefits package. Interested candidates send resume to: NAMSA, HR Dept, 6750 Wales Rd., Northwood, OH 43619; fax (419) 666-2954 or via e-mail HROhio@NAMSA.com. EOE S t a i r m a s t e r ' f o r s a l e ! Market Research Foresee Results is a privately held company founded by Compuware Corporation and The CFI Group, We utilize the American Customer Satisfaction Index methodology. Currently seeking the following talent: The Market Research Analyst is responsible for providing in-depth analysis on web customer satisfaction for our clients: • Analyze client’s online business and create online sun'eys • Analyze data and present customer satisfaction insight to clients • Manage client relationships 5 or more years experience in market research and a Bachelor’s Degree required. Online market research experience preferred. The Market Research Manager is responsible for the management of the Market Research Analysts and client deliverables. 7 or more years of experience in Market Research required with at least 5 years managing direct reports. Bachelor’s degree required. Online market research experience preferred. F o r e s e e R E S U L T S 6 2 5 A v is D r iv e , S u ite 2 0 0 A n n A rb o r , M I 4 8 1 0 5 E m a il: Resumes@ForeSeeResults.com E O E ACCOUNT MANAGER (Bi-Lingual) Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc. (APNA), an industry leader in the development and production of engineered thermoplastic resins, is looking for a bi-lingual Account Manager professional to join our growing team. APNA is part of the Asahi KASEI corporate family, a global Fortune 500 company w ith over 12 billion dollars in annual sales and nearly 30,000 team members worldwide. Asahi's global operations encompass chemicals, plastics, fibers, textiles and construction materials. This position will be located at our world-class manufacturing facility and North American headquarters in Fowlerville, Michigan and will be responsible for managing sales activities at Key Automotive customers (Domestic and Transplant), working with existing, new and potential customers at all functions and levels including purchasing, production, logistics, marketing, sales, research and development and technical service to drive business closure and create opportunities for continued growth. Identify new opportunities for Asahi products in the automotive sector. Communicate market intelligence to different functions within Asahi and coordinate activities with counterparts in other regions for global coordination of customers. The successful candidate will have a BS in Materials, Mechanical or Plastics Engineering or Business Administration with up to 2 years of experience with an automotive supplier or plastics supplier. 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SL - Manual, sunroof, CD, white, c e rtif ie d .................................. $12,690 ‘04 HONDA FI LMK.M LX - Orange, 27K,auto,4WD, certified ...............................$19,990 ‘0.3 ilONDA ODVSSF'V F.X - 6 3K,gold,auto, F.WD,alloys, certified .......................... $16,990 ‘04 HOStM t*DVS.$FY EX - Auto, FWD,leather, navi, alloys, full p ow e r ..................$19,990 ‘01 HONDA ODYSSEY EX - Silver, auto, FWD, ABS, TC etc ....................................... $ 1 1,9‘>0 04 MAZDA MPV ES - Beige/tan, 26K, auto, FW D, leather, a llo y s ............................. $ i 6,090 ‘04 NISSAN MAXIMA SI - Maro o n ,au to ,FW D,ABS,leath er,su n ro o f,allo y s ...S l9 ,9 9 0 '03 S a t u r n VUF. - Black,48K,auto,AWD,ABS,alloys............................................... ‘93 TOYO'l A CAMKY .SF. - Be ig e /tan,auto,FW'D,moon,alloys.................... 10 ‘01 TOYOTA C FUCa G I - Dark blue, 5 speed, FWD, m oon, spoile r ...........................$7^990 02 VW GOLF GT S - 34K, 5 speed, FWD, m oon, ABS, alloys, c e r t if ie d .....................>13.160 '04 VW jF'.lTA Gi. - 33K,5 speed, FWD,certified,gray,ABS ..................................... '03 V W jE'i'TA GLS - 35K,auto, FWD, b lu e ,certified , moon, alloys......................... $14,990 '03 VW ILTT.A GT S - 49K,silver, auto,FWD,ABS, m oon, alloys ...............................$12,990 ‘04 VVV j r n A Cl.S - Gray, 38K, ce rtified ,au to , FWD, leather, m o o n ,a llo y s .........$16,990 ‘06 VW NFVV BLETl 1; - Black, 3K, auto, FW'D, TC, ABS, spoiler, a l lo y s ...................$18,990 ‘0.1 ATY NFAV BFLTLF. (T S - Black, 35K, auto, FWD, A/C, leather, ABS, moon, certified $15/>25 ‘9 9 VW PASSAl GLS - B la ck ,4 0K ,5 sp e ed ,A B S ,c a ss e tte ,FW D ................................. $9,790 '03 VW PASSAT (vl S - Silver, 40K, auto, FWD, TC, ABS, moon, a l lo y s .....................$ 1 '0,3VW PASSAT GT S - Silver, auto, FWD, ABS,TC, m oon, a llo y s ...............................$1 ■',9'40 .,‘03 VW PASSAl TtT .s - 63K,gray, certified, 5 speed, m oon, alloys ...........................$11,990 ‘04 VOLVO S 6 0 - 57K,black,TC,leather,AWD,6 speed,alloys ...........................$ i 8,990 isit us at www.howardcooper.com A dvertise in the A u to D ire c to ry Reach car buyers with th e A u to D ire c to ry , run daily in Classifieds. It's the place fo r d ealerships with n ew or used vehicles, or both, to list th e ir business. To have yo u r au tom o tiv e business listed in the A u to D ire c to ry call (734) 994-6711 or 1(800) 589-9888. 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Excellent condition, black, 61K $12,900. (734) 717-7878 VW Beetle '98-131K, 5- speed, good condition. Red $3700. 734-755-8277 W V Jetta GT '9 8 114K, 4 door, auto, good condition, black, air, alarm, CD change r moonroof, n ew tires $ 4,5 00 . 7 3 4 -4 2 6 -2 6 4 0 VW Jetta TDI '98 - 5-speed, excellent condition. Very clean in and out. $3500/or best offer (734)483-4486. VW Jetta '01 turbo sedan 91K, 5speed, FWD, Thule, ABS, AC, moonroof $7,600 320-9733 VW Jetta '03 silver, 65Kmi, 5 speed good condition, $9,800/ best 248-613-8539 Honda CRV EX '02 AWD loaded sunroof 48K mint $14,500. 734-474-6370. V a n s a n d B u s e s Jeep Grand Cherokee '04 -Special Edition, fully loaded, excellent, 31K. $14,900. (734) 717-7878 Chevy Astro '03 -Pewter, Excellent! 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Some re s tric tio n s apply. Program may n o t be ava ilab le In all s ta te s an d is su b je c t to cha ng e o r te rm in a tio n at any tim e . See yo u r p a rtic ip a tin g d e a le r fo r de ta ils . Toyota Financial Se rvice s Is a se rv ice mark o f Toyota M o to r C re d it Co rp o ra tio n . IN D IV IDU A L DEALER PRICES MAY VARY. E x p ira tio n fo r th is a d Is 1 /3 1 /0 7 . SEE YOUR GREATER DETROIT TOYOTA DEALER TODAY! ■ ■ M M a T aw a ia A M l l r lM r 3745 J a c k s o n Rd. A n n A rb o r 734-997-7600 AS/f ABOUT OUR T tOt S TOO U F i POOBOAMI t o y o t a . c o m ® TOYOTA I: ’ -.yarc Find the car you're looking for with The Ann Arbor News Classifieds. Whether you're looking for a new or used vehicle; sports, domestic or import; a classic or the latest model. The Ann Arbor News is your key to finding the car you want. We're also the place to sell your old car. Place it in our classifieds to sell it fast! Call (734) 994-6711 or 1 (800) 589-9888 to advertise. _ _ ^ ANN ARBOR NEWS C O M M IT T E D " CONNECTED ■ COMPLETE www.mlive.com/aanews FL2172 C l 2 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 . w w « a # % ' L i J U I J I J U L i J L l ^ A . I L j y k l L i y k l L J J L i y L ^ ^ LEASE PULL-AHEAD EXTENDED ON ANY LEASE EXPIRING IN 2 0 0 7 S f f l » per ttio. Stk.# 07M186 The SUV you never saw coming! >189* S -P la n 27 months "0" Security Deposit with $550 down Slk.#07M219 2 0 0 7 M A Z D A 5 SPORT ^ 8 9 S -P la n 27 months "0" Security Deposit with $550 down per mo. 07M104 Multi-Activity Vehicle 2006 MAZDA 6 SPORT SPECIAL * * S -P la n WAS $26,105.00 V6 W/moonroof & Bose Audio Pkg. Stk# 06M335 TEST ' DRIVE ONE ; TODAY! 'Purchase pfice includes ali rebates based on QMS pricing. Saie prices include Puli Ahead purchase bonus with GMAC approved linancing. "G M S lease payments. 10.000 miles per year. Alldownpay- ^ merts are plus tax, itoc fee & start-up costs A, B, or C credit approval (0 & E slightly higher). Excess mileage charge 25 cents per mile, " * Lease Pull Ahead waives 2 payments. Customer responsible for any remaining payments at reduced rate See dealer tor details Employee Bonus Cash for Everyone not eligible with certain 6M Credit card redemption amounts. Sale ends 1/31/07. P R E M I E R F A M I L Y \ I N C A R S ^ rii£ggr:-p 1 -8 0 0 -2 9 3 -1 7 4 4 1 -8 1 0 -2 2 7 -1 7 6 1 W a ld e cW Mon & Thors 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Toes.. Wed.. Fri.. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m M u s t ta k e ^ L » A K 5 3 ^ d e liv e ry by j A N 3 r ‘. SESl MAZDA * 950 E. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 * 734.482.7133 \ P c r v r r iA c ' ^ A C T io i v j P O N T IA C • B U IC K 7885 Grand River at 1-96, Exit 145 w w w .w a ld e c k e r a u to .c o m HlJtida6, CX7, U5 ft MatdaS ve 10,$ miles per year, plus customer down payment where applfcatrie. acttuisttwn tee, 1st mo. payrnenl llctnse. hdi. taxes, (8*c Dep waived on ail Maats'e).wdh approved credh. fiebams to deafer “ Rus tax. tttte & license fees, must finmiec wrth MAC 8t Sid rate to receive MAC Cash • All rehates to dealer. B E Y O N D P R E C IS IO N 8 miles West of 1-275 on Michigan Avenue 2 miles East of Downtown Ypsilanti w www.SesiMotors.com 'Q /mos. i 24 mos. — ^ E X P L O R E R 4 X 4 EDDIE BAUER Leather, safety canopy system, 3rd row seat LUXURY AWD fH| Stk#71264 6-disc CD, i r alloy wheels, nicely equipped, 3.5LV6 Lease, 21,000 total miles w/$2,499 down. - i iH M e d i iN 24 mos. Lease, 21,000 total miles w/$2,499 down. f e i - > M K Z F W D Heated leather seats, Sirius satellite radio, nicely equipped stk #71174 24 mos. Lease, 21,000 total miles w/$2,499 down. Lease, 21,000 total miles w/$2,499 down, p F o e u ' S Auto, safety package, heated seats, traction control Stk#71100 /mos. 24 mos. Lease, 21,000 total miles w/$1,999 down. 6-disc CD, alloy wheels, side air bags, FWD power, nicely equipped! Lease, 21,000 total miles w/$2,499 down. M A R I N E R 4WD LUXURY!*®' FREE Moon& Tune Package! stkt70os6 Lease, 21,000 total miles w/$2,499 down. K R U G i i i BmOHTON K R U G Musttakedeliveiy from dealer by 1^1/07. *Must qualify tor A/Z plan. Plus tax, title, license, and acquisition fee of $595.00 plus first payment. All rebates to dealer. **Must qualify for Mountaineer Owner Loyalty. Picture may not represent actual vehicle. See dealer for additional details. F O R D , L I N C O L N M E R C U R Y 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 - 2 2 5 0 2 7 9 8 E. G ran d R iv e r • HOWELL J u s t E a s t of Chilson Road! w w w . k r u g f o r d l m . c o m 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 January 26, 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 2007-01-26 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4412">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 26, 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, FE BRUARY 2 , 2 0 0 7 www.mlive.com Rec plan , for area taking . shape If concept OK'd, Oceolatwp. would be full partner with city of Howell BY LAURIE HUMPHREY News s p e c ia l Write r With a $100,000 promise and the construction of four new soccer fields, Oceola Township will become equal recreation partners with the city of Howell, according to a conceptual plan yet to be approved by the Howell Area Recreation Authority. Fbllowing months of number crunching, members of the Recreation Authority have narrowed in on an equitable solution, said Sean Dunleavy, Oceola Township trustee and Recreation Authority liaison. Oceola Township and the city of Howell will each contribute $100,000 to the Recreation Authority, while Marion and Genoa townships will still give $60,000. Howell Township will continue to opt out. Fhcing an $85,000 shortfall in funding from last year. Recreation Authority’ members are considering a plan that places a 43 percent surcharge on recreation ofi'erings to residents in Marion and Genoa townships, with Howell Township residents to pay nonresident fees. “We expect participation to drop,” admitted Dunleavy, adding that numbers reflect anticipated participation levels. According to terms of the proposal, some area residents will see little change, unless they try to access Howell City Park or Thompson Lake. Residents in nonparticipating townships will pay $150 to get one annual pass for admission to the park and boat launch. Daily passes will run $10 for the park, or $20 for the boat launch. The proposal allows families in participating communities to receive one fi:ee annual pass, which will need to be “affixed to a windshield in the presence of a (municipal) employee,” said Dunleavy. Additional stickers for participating residents will run $30 each. Howell City Manager Shea Charles said the concept “allows the partnering communities to determine what is equitable. “It provides some fairness for communities putting in full funding, but also credits communities” which are contributing $60,000, he said. Charles hopes to get approval from communities on a concept within 30 days, with the “fine print” to be worked out later. “All the communities are anxious. They would like to get this in place before the start of the (boating) season,” he said. Once a concept has been approved, work will begin searching for a recreation director. “The long-term funding is critical when you’re trying to recruit a high-quality professional,” he said. “Who is going to commit to a job that may or may not be there in a year?” Oceola Township offi- SEE RECREATION, A2 _________ LIVINGSTON CITIZEN OF THE YEAR T h e n om in e e s H e re a re th e n am e s o f th o s e w h o w e r e n o m in a te d fo r th e in a u g u r a l L iv in g s to n C it iz e n o f t h e Y e a r a w a rd . ■ R ic k B e a u d in o f H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip . A re a l e s ta te a g e n t a n d v o lu n te e r w i t h P in c k n e y C o m m u n it y S c h o o ls , t h e P in c k n e y - L a k e la n d -H a m b u r g -H e ll D iv is io n o f th e G re a te r B r ig h to n A re a C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e a n d th e A m e r ic a n C a n c e r S o c ie ty R e la y f o r L ife . ■ J o h n C a lv e r t o f H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip . O w n e r o f P in c k n e y 's V illa g e C y c le ry a n d p r e s id e n t o f th e v o lu n te e r g r o u p F r ie n d s o f th e L a k e la n d Tra il ■ L o is F e r g u s o n o f B r ig h to n . A lo n g t im e v o lu n te e r f o r th e H e m o p h ilia S o c ie ty o f M ic h ig a n u n t il h e r d e a th in A p r il 2 0 0 6 . ■ J u l ie H a r r is o f G e n o a T o w n s h ip . T h e v o lu n te e r d ir e c to r o f t h e G le a n e rs S h a re d H a r v e s t P a n tr y in G e n o a T o w n s h ip . ■ N o r a K e s s e l o f H a r t la n d T o w n s h ip . A n a c tiv e v o lu n te e r in t h e s c h o o ls a n d e le c te d H a r t la n d s c h o o l b o a r d m e m b e r , s h e a ls o h a s b e e n a c tiv e in th e A m e r ic a n C a n c e r S o c ie ty 's R e la y f o r L ife fu n d ra is e r . ■ P ie t L in d o u t o f B r ig h to n T o w n s h ip . T h e lo c a l a r c h ite c t a n d a r t is t h a s v o lu n te e r e d w i t h th e R o ta r y R a id e rs h e lp in g t o m a k e h o m e re p a irs a n d w it h th e B r ig h to n B ie n n ia l s c u lp tu r e d is p la y , d o n a t in g a s c u lp tu r e a n d h e lp in g t o lo c a te a n d in s ta ll th e a r tw o r k . ■ E d w a r d L o n ie w s k i o f B r ig h to n . T h e o r th o p e d ic s u r g e o n w a s n o m in a te d f o r th e c a r in g w a y in w h ic h h e re s to re s q u a l i t y o f life to h is p a t ie n ts . ■ D o n R o h r e r o f H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip . A v o lu n te e r w it h s e v e ra l lo c a l a g e n c ie s , h e is th e c re a to r o f th e V o lu n te e r L iv in g s to n lis t in g s th a t h e lp t o c o n n e c t v o lu n te e r s w i t h a g e n c ie s t h a t n e e d a s s is ta n c e . PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS J u lie H a r r is , c e n te r , s u r r o u n d e d b y v o lu n t e e r s , h a s b e e n n a m e d t h e L iv in g s t o n C it iz e n o f t h e Y e a r f o r 2 0 0 6 . S h e is t h e v o lu n t e e r d i r e c t o r o f t h e G le a n e r s S h a re d H a r v e s t P a n t r y , a f o o d b a n k t h a t s e r v e s f a m i l ie s in n e e d . W i t h h e r is t h e M o n d a y m o r n in g v o lu n t e e r c r e w , w h ic h in c lu d e s , f r o m l e f t in b a c k , G e o r g e C r o l l , M a r y C la r k , T o m M a n le y a n d J o y C r o l l ; f r o n t r o w , f r o m l e f t , a r e M a r i l y n M o o d y , H a r r is a n d L in d a G re e d . S h e c a n 't g e t j u s t 'a l i t t l e i n v o l v e d ' Pantry volunteer a woman of action INSIDE P ro file s o f t h e th r e e fin a lis ts f o r th e L iv in g s to n C it iz e n o f th e Y e a r a p p e a r o n P a g e B1. ■ J o h n C a lv e r t b e lie v e s s t r o n g ly in th e v a lu e o f a tra il. ■ P ie t L in d h o u t has b e c o m e B r ig h to n 's g o - t o g u y . ■ D o n R o h re r ta k e h is v o lu n te e r in g s e r io u s ly . ■ G re a t re s p o n s e f o r f i r s t y e a r. R ic k F itz g e ra ld 's c o lu m n . BY CASEY HANS News S ta ff Reporter Volunteers who work with Julie Harris say she spends 20 to 35 hours each week running the Gleaners Shared Harvest Pantry in Genoa Township. But Harris doesn’t pay attention to such details. The number of hours doesn’t matter to this dedicated community volunteer, who has been selected as the first recipient of the Livingston Citizen of the Year Award. The award is sponsored by The Livingston Community News, which will make a $1,000 donation to Gleaners and the pantry on her behalf Harris, 53, director of the pantry, was nominated by many of her volunteers for the newspaper’s first annual community service award. She is described as “a saint,” an “enthusiastic spirit” who challenges pantry volunteers and as someone who is hum- H a r r is p ic k s u p d o n a t e d i te m s f r o m t h e T a r g e t s to r e in B r ig h t o n o n a r e c e n t e a r l y m o r n in g . H a r r is p i t c h e s in w i t h h e r t e a m o f v o lu n t e e r s t o g e t i t e m s f o r t h e G le a n e r s p a n t r y . ble, kind and selfless in her task. Dave Seibert, a volunteer shift leader at the pantry, has known Harris for the past four years and is one of her nominators. He calls Harris “a natural” to head up the pantry and organize volunteers and food distribution. “Her organizational skills are phenomenal,” he said. “She’s just made tremendous improvements in the place with her energy and ongoing work.” SEE HARRIS,A2 J u lie H a r r is ■ A g e : 5 3. ■ R e s id e n c e : G e n o a T o w n s h ip . ■ O c c u p a t io n : D ir e c to r o f t h e G le a n e rs S h a re d H a r v e s t F o o d P a n tr y in G e n o a T o w n s h ip . S h e h a s b e e n a v o lu n te e r a t th e p a n t r y f o r fo u r y e a rs a n d h a s s e rv e d in th e v o lu n te e r d ir e c to r p o s t f o r th e p a s t tw o y e a rs . ■ F a m i ly : M a r r ie d to J o h n H a rris , a B r ig h to n a t to r n e y . T h e y h a v e fo u r g r o w n c h ild re n : S te p h a n ie M c In ty re , M a t th e w , J a s o n a n d Em ily . ■ C o m m u n i t y s e r v ic e : U n d e r h e r d ir e c t io n , n e a r ly 4 0 0 v o lu n te e r s s ta f fe d t h e S h a re d H a r v e s t P a n try in 2 0 0 6 g iv in g 1 0 ,5 0 0 h o u r s a n d d is t r ib u t in g 6 4 3 ,0 0 0 p o u n d s o f fo o d . H a rris a c c e p te d th e 2 0 0 6 B e a c o n o f L ig h t H u m a n ita r ia n A w a rd f r o m t h e M ic h ig a n F o o d P o lic y C o u n c il o n b e h a l f o f t h e p a n t r y a n d s e rv e s o n th e G le a n e rs a d v is o r y b o a rd . S h e is a m e m b e r o f B r ig h to n 's St. P a tr ic k C a th o lic C h u rc h a n d h a s v o lu n te e r e d in s c h o o l PTOs, fo r a re a s c o u ts a n d c o a c h e d s o c c e r. ■ O t h e r a c t i v i t ie s : In h e r f r e e t im e , s h e re a d s , s p e n d s t im e w i t h fa m i ly a n d lik e s t o tra v e l. ■ N o t a b le q u o t e : "I d o th is b e c a u s e i t m e a n s a lo t t o m e . I g e t m o r e o u t o f i t th a n I g iv e ." Zukey Lake Tavern now in show biz Or at least one of its T-shirts is, thanks to actor Ryan Reynolds BY LEANNE SM ITH News S ta ff Re porter The T-shirt that travels the world has gone Hollywood. Pictures of people wearing Zukey Lake 'Tavern T-shirts at spots all over the world hang on one wall of the popular Hamburg Township bar and restaurant. The shirt made a real splash recently when it showed up on 'TV being worn by actor Ryan Reynolds. “The phone calls and emails just started pouring in from people who wanted us to know,” said Rick Glazer, who co-owns Zukey Lake 'Tavern with Chuck Plante. “It very well could be that he’s the first famous person to wear one of our shirts.” Reynolds wore a black Zukey Lake 'Tavern T-shirt on Jan. 23 when he joined fellow actors Alicia Keys and Jeremy Piven on M'TV’s TRL to promote their newly released Universal Studio’s film “Smokin’ Aces.” Photographs of the trio taken there were distributed to newspapers around the world by The Associated Press. The photo also was spotted on the Web sites of USA 'Today and People magazine. “We couldn’t believe it,” Glazer said. “We just wanted to know where he got the shirt.” The best answer came when Plante’s son Nick, the Zukey Lake 'Tavern manager, e-mailed Jay Wood of Boston, SEE ZUKEY, A2 AP PHOro, JASON DECROW R y a n R e y n o ld s , le f t , s p o r t in g a Z u k e y L a k e T a v e rn T - s h ir t , w i t h A lic ia K e y s a n d J e r e m y P iv e n b a c k s t a g e d u r in g M T V 's " T o ta l R e q u e s t L iv e " in N e w Y o r k C it y J a n . 2 3 . T h e t h r e e s ta r in " S m o k in A c e s ." T a v e rn o w n e r s a re n o t s u re h o w R e y n o ld s g o t o n e o f t h e i r s h ir ts . INDEX A c h ie v e rs B 3 C a le n d a r B 4 C la s s ifie d a d s C3 L iv in g s to n L ife B1 R e ta il R e p o r t B 5 R ic k F itz g e ra ld 's c o lu m n B1 S c ra p b o o k B 2 V o lu n te e r s B 4 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. For the record - Errors of fact will be promptly corrected.To report an error, please call managing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844-2004. Today's corrections appear on Page A2 and involve this topic: ■ Levin vote clarified The Livingston Community News 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com IN B R IE F Blood drive slated It’s time to give a pint. The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive on Feb. 9 at the Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St., from noon-6 p.m. The agency’s goal is to collect at least 50 pints of blood. Although donations have picked up across the state, the Red Cross says it still has a critical need for blood, especially 'lype 0. Donating takes about an hour. Stateside, the Red Cross collects nearly 1,600 points of blood each day to maintain the blood supply for 127 hospitals. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. 'To make an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE Lira or go on the Web at www.givelife.org. IN S ID E New construction Medical building in Brighton would have a heliport and a parking structure. AS A lifesaver Hospital gets new Stroke Robot diagnostic device. B 3 Hot sellers Chocolate-covered pretzels are hot sellers on QVC. B 5 Ralph Davis will be competing in the pool just one year after a heart transplant. Cl A2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 20 07 State to cut youths and staff at Maxey Population will drop from 180 to 150, staff will drop by 34 B Y S U S A N L . O P P A T News Staff Reporter State budget cuts will reduce the number of high-security youths and workers at Maxey Boys Training School in Green Oak Township. The change, coming later this month, is expected to save the state $2.2 million. The state also will save $2.3 million by closing Arbor Heights, a juvenile halfway house in Ann Arbor, said state Department of Human Services spokeswoman Karen Stock. Those total 14.8 percent of all costs for juvenile justice facilities. Stock said. Stock said 68 staffers will be affected by the cuts, but some will be able to move to other facilities around the state by bumping lower-seniority workers. It was not clear how many state employees will lose their jobs. Maxey holds youths who have committed the most serious felonies, those with chronic mental health and social development issues, those who committed sex offenses and those who are too aggressive for other facilities, said Stock. It is the only state-run, maximumsecurity facility for youth in Michigan that treats those with mental illness. Stock said the population at Maxey will be reduced from 180 to 150, and the JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS J u lie H a r r is is t h e v o lu n t e e r d i r e c t o r a t t h e G le a n e r s S h a re d H a r v e s t P a n t r y f o o d b a n k in G e n o a T o w n s h ip . S h e w a s s e le c te d b y t h e s t a f f o f T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s a s t h e p a p e r 's f i r s t L iv in g s t o n C it iz e n o f t h e Y e a r. H A R R IS FROM A1 F o o d p a n t r y l e a d e r u s e s h e r c o n n e c t i o n s Another nominator, volunteer Bob Hurley, said Harris “keeps the supply line flowing” and pitches in where needed. “When (volunteers) for some reason can’t show up, she will just do it,” he added. “She’s kind of an ‘action’ person.” In 2006, 394 volunteers put in 10,500 hours to distribute 643,000 pounds of food to 17,009 individuals who came to the pantry for help. These represent 2,125 households served and 5,092 visits to the food bank. Harris and her team have increased the pantry’s food distribution monthly through 2006, said Erica Karfonta, development manager for Gleaners in Livingston County, the agency under which the pantry operates. That has occurred, Karfonta said, because Harris organized volunteers and increased the pantry’s hours of operation. “She’s such an open book,” Karfonta said. “Her mission is here (at the pantry). She’s amazing.” Under her leadership, the pantry is working more closely with other agencies such as Livingston County United Way and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency and she also uses her community connections to garner assistance from the community, Karfonta added. Not only has she increased volunteer numbers in 2006, but she boosts their morale through regular e-mails and communication during volunteer shifts, Seibert said. She organized the year-old Gleaners Express program: Pickup of day-old baked goods and donations of other items from local businesses, Karfonta said. Harris has organized volunteers to stop and pick up the items and bring them in during their volunteer shifts. Bread products are extras that the pantry can give to people; it does not count against the 30 pounds per person that they get. Harris and her husband, John, raised four children in the Brighton area over the past 31 years. They moved here when she worked in Lansing and he was in law school and picked Brighton because it was a geographic halfway point. They decided to stay. Harris spent many years in school I^Os, with scouting, coaching soccer and teaching religious classes for St. Patrick Catholic Parish in Brighton. With her children being grown, she turned her energy more recently to Shared Harvest Pantry. “This is something I’d always been aware of,” she said. “I knew when my time freed up, I would get involved. And I have trouble getting just a little involved.” John Harris said his wife has spent many volunteer hours with scouts, coaching soccer and school PTOs as their children were growing up and now works mostly full time with Gleaners. “She has always been a very ardent volunteer,” he said. “I think it’s wonderful. There are fewer and fewer people who are available and willing to do volunteer work for whatever reason. We need people like her to continue this work. I’m very proud of her.” Hurley describes Harris as motivated in her task, but said that she’s not one to take credit. “The hours she puts in she puts in good naturedly 100 percent of the time,” he said. “She does it all behind the scenes. She does it quietly, she does it effectively.” Hurley and Seibert said Harris’ compassion shows through in this volunteer effort. “She just believes that nobody in America should go hungry,” Hurley said. “She’s got a tremendous capacity for taking care of people. There’s quite a few clients who look forward to seeing her when they come in,” Seibert added. Harris said she is a bit embarrassed by the attention and notes that she gets more than she gives. “I’ve been very blessed,” she said. “I thought I should give back. It is one of the most gratifying things I’ve done.” What has surprised Harris the most is how many people need help. “The scope of the need - there’s so much need here,” she said. “The poor in this county are invisible because there’s so much wealth.” Casey Hans can be reached at chans@livingstoncommunity news.com or at 810-844-2005. FOR THE RECORD Errors of fact will be corrected in this space. L e v in v o t e c l a r i f i e d In the Jan. 26 edition of The Livingston Community News, Livingston County Republican Party Chairman Allan Filip was quoted as saying that U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Michigan, voted in favor of the Iraq war. But it turns out Levin voted against the 2002 resolution authorizing President George Bush to go to war against Iraq. Filip said in retrospect, when he made the comment he was thinking of Levin’s vote after Sept. 11,2001 authorizing the use of force against the war on terror. Filip apologized for the misstatement regarding Levin. “I was clearly mistaken on that point, and I apologize to the Democrats,” he said Tuesday. = VHK i,m N C .S TO N = Rapids, Ml 48916 COMMUNITY NEWS Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. OFFICES Main office: 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 Our e-mail address: news@livingstoncommunitynews. com General o ffice: Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand SUBMISSIONS All submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. 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In a letter to family court judges and court administrators, DHS reported that “national standards recommend a maximum of 150 residents, and national best practice models show that training schools are often more effective and provide higher quality programs at that capacity.” Spokeswoman Maureen Sorbet said the state expects the Maxey population to drop naturally by Feb. Z U K E Y FROM A1 H o w a c t o r g o t s h i r t a p p a r e n t l y n o t k n o w n a Ryan Reynolds fan who operates an unofficial Web site about the actor. Wood claims he e-mailed the question on to Reynolds, who responded: “I don’t know where I got the shirt. It’s old. I moved recently and found it in a box from five years ago. Never been there - although anytime someone from Michigan sees it, they get really excited.” Queries to Reynolds’ Los Angeles- based publicist to confirm the reply went unanswered. Reynolds, 29, is a native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, but he could have fiiends or family in Michigan, Glazer said. Or, as with other Zukey Lake Tavern T-shirts, the shirt could have been passed fi-om person to person anywhere in the world until it wound up with Reynolds. The ciuiosity lingers, Glazer said. “At any rate, you can’t beat the publicity,” Glazer said. “I wish he would have worn it in the movie.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. Commuter rail planned by Ann Arbor From News staff reports The city of Ann Arbor, along with some transportation allies, is pushing to move up implementation of a commuter rail service from near Whitmore Lake to Ann Arbor so that it can be in operation by late March. The new energy being brought to the idea of a north commuter rail line into Ann Arbor is motivated by major construction scheduled for this spring and summer along US-23 between Brighton and Ann Arbor. The city is trying to sell the plan to the state Department of Transportation, which would provide money for the project, as a way to help commuters avoid what are expected to be significant traffic jams during US-23 lane closures for construction. The estimated price tag would be about $2.4 million for six months of service, including capital and operating costs. Southbound commuters would start from a parking lot at an old industrial site at Eight Mile Road near Whitmore Lake. They would debark in Ann Arbor along Plymouth Road a short distance north of Barton Drive, where they would be picked up by Ann Arbor Transportation Authority buses. The buses would take passengers to various destinations around Ann Arbor, perhaps the University of Michigan and hospitals, for example. Earl LaFave of Green Oak Township owns the 26-acre former industrial property by the railroad tracks at Eight Mile Road that would act as a commuter lot for train passengers. He said he supports the project and that the property could be ready “in a very short time frame.” The proposal envisions sbc round trips each morning and evening five days a week. 24, the date on which the changes are scheduled to take place. The 20 youths housed at Arbor Heights in Ann Arbor will be moved. She said the cost for a youth at Maxey is $420 per day, versus $240 per day at a private facility. Private facilities are not required to provide education programs. Stock said. Those youth get educational services through the local school districts or intermediate school districts. R E C R E A T IO N FROM A1 S o c c e r f i e l d s p l a n t o g o f o r w a r d cials, who approved increasing their contribution from $60,000 to $100,000 late last year, ^so have directed Tetra Tech engineering to move forward with a $450,000 plan creating four soccer fields on 10 acres behind the Township Hall, off Latson Road. About 40 parking spots will be added, too. “This has been in the conceptual phase for about two years,” said Township Supervisor Bill Bamber. Plans stalled last year when a local group withdrew free assistance to clear brush and move 40 feet of ground behind the haU. Despite the delay, officials believe they can complete the project with funds already set aside finm the general fund. The finished fields, which will be maintained by the Recreation Authority, will be rented to Howell Parks and Recreation for $1 annually. The fields are expected to be done this May, but will not be played on until next year. When asked about the timing of the fields, Dunleavy said, “The Parks and Recreation Department is at capacity due to our fields.” Oceola Township officials hope to alleviate crowded conditions, and provide their residents more recreational space. P u tn am T o w n s h ip B o a rd M in u te s S y n o p s is J a n u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 0 7 The regular meeting of the Putnam Township Board was held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell, Pinckney ML 48169. Members present: Rau, Guyon, Buerman, Benedetti, Klein, Dobis and McCloskey Approval of Minutes: Approved minutes from December 20, 2006 Regular meeting. Old Business: None. New Business: 1) Authorized up to $800 for two to attend the MAFC conference 2/23-24/07. 2) Approved the use of the Square for the 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 3/17/07 3) Approved the Site Plan for Hell Creek Ranch which was su b mitted to the Planning Commission for approval and that the excavation dirt pile n e ed s to be at the original site approved by the Planning Commission or transported off the property 4) Reconsidered motion to a p prove the rock at the December 20, 2006 meeting. Rescinded the motion to approve the placement of a Spirit Rock in the Township Square made at the December 20, 2006 meeting of the Township Board, 5) Reappointed Renee Anderson-Field to the ZBA for a three year term expiring February 2010. Reappointed Bob Press to the ZBA for a three year term expiring February 2010. Reappointed Jerry Lester a s Planning Commission liaison to the ZBA for a one year term expiring January 2008. 6) Approved having Wetland Consultants selected by the committee make a 15 minute presentation to the Board at the regular February meeting. 7) Accepted the Federal Poverty Guidelines for use in setting poverty exemptions for 2007 a ssessments. 8) Approved a cc ep tan c e of a sse ssm en t protests by mail and fax for March Board of Review. 9) Approved harvesting of hay on the Township property. 10) Adopted Resolution #07-02 which rescinds Resolution #06-09 du e to striking of a portion of the last line in the first paragraph of the amendment pertaining to metering of flow and imposition of extra ch arg es for the Multi- Lakes Sewer Authority. 11) Adopted Resolution #07-03 to amend the sewer asse ssm en t roll tor Patterson Lake to reflect the sale of the tap from 14-31-101-026 to Lyndon Township for $11,088.44. 12) Approved the amended contract from CV Services to include the cost of removing snow from Livingston and Mill street sidewalks bordering the Square. 13) Adopted Resolution #07-01 authorizing the grading easement for the Village of Pinckney during the South Howeli road improvements. 14) Authorized Clerk Guyon to sign the amended reports for Pinckney and Howell Schools and LESA which outline the conduct of elections for those units. 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The new facility will be patterned after the hospital’s 16-patient halfway house for men, Henderson House, which opened in 2005. Bertin-Epp says the women’s facility will have a therapist available 24 hours a day, and patients will have access to programs, including educational classes, weekly individual and group therapy, volunteer service, job skills training, 12-step meetings and the hospital’s addiction specialists. In-patient care is more intense, and Bertin-Epp likens it to physical therapy after surgery. “It’s the same thing,” she says. “You’re on your own, and yet still need a safe, structured environment.” Bertin-Epp says patients who are progressing well are free to come and go, although there are mandatory programs such as educational courses on avoiding a relapse and post-acute withdrawal symptoms. The average halfway house stay is 90 days, although patients may stay as long as six months. Director Ted Westmeier of the Livingston County Department of Public Health, said the halfway house will fill an unmet need in the area. “I think the idea of creating a halfway house for women is an excellent idea, and one in which we currently don’t have any services available,” Westmeier says. Bertin-Epp says women - who comprise 40 percent of the patient population - must wait for up to a week before they are able to receive treatment at the hospital, a situation officials hope to correct. Bertin-Epp says there are four main stumbling blocks for women who need help: They are more reluctant to seek help, society is less accepting of women with a drug or alcohol problem, a lack of access to child care and affordability of treatment. The hospital, with 92 beds, typically has a 95 percent to 98 percent occupancy, but currently has a waiting list. None of the beds is specifically set aside for female patients, Bertin-Epp says. The halfway house will be located in what is now the gift shop, which is being renovated and expanded. The gift shop will be relocated when the project is completed by the end of June. All proceeds from gift shop sales go into providing financial assistance for those unable to pay for services at the hospital. “Brighton Hospital is extremely important to the community,” says Pam Mc- Coneghy, executive director of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. “It is one of the largest employers in Livingston County, and because of the wonderful work they do for people, to have that addition will be a great benefit,” McConeghy says. The 192-employee hospital, which has been the recipient of a number of awards, won the Organizational Achievement Award from the National Association of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors in 2005. The nationally recognized hospital for treatment of chemical addiction was the second hospital of its type to open in the United States. It opened its doors in 1950. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ Hving5toncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Sniper in Iraq kills Marine Mark Kidd had nearly graduated from EMU in pre-law BY KHALIL E. HACHEM News Staff Reporter Mark Kidd wanted to become an international lawyer and was one semester away from graduating with a pre-law degree from Eastern Michigan University. But a sniper in Iraq ended the dreams of the Marine who attended church with his family In Brighton Township. After serving three tours in Iraq, Kidd, 26, volunteered to be deployed one more time in August. The Marine corporal from Milford was killed Jan. 25 while conducting combat operations in A1 Anbar province. “He was a very bright and mature fellow... and was very interested in his faith,” said the Rev. Richard Alberta, senior pastor at Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton Township, where Kidd worshipped. “We’re sad, but we will be with him again.” In a written statement, Kidd’s mother, Janet Kidd, said: “Mark proudly served the U.S. Marine Corps with honor, may God continue to bless America.” A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, 9455 Hilton Road. Kidd was assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in Mount Clemens. Kidd graduated from Wixom Christian School in 1998. He joined the Marines in 2000, serving three tours and returned to EMU in 2004, Alberta said, but decided to go back to Iraq in 2006 and serve his country. Alberta, who knew Kidd for 12 years, said he was very knowledgeable about Iraq and its history and often talked about the schools and other projects the U.S. military is involved in. He also carried his Bible with him and shared his faith with fellow soldiers, he said. Alberta said Kidd is survived by his father, Frank Kidd, a professional photographer, his mother, Janet, a teacher at Fenton High School, and an older brother, Matthew. Offering a helping hand F o r m o r e in fo rm a t io n V i s i t i n g A n g e l s ■ L o c a t io n : 3 0 5 E. M a in S t., B r ig h to n . ■ P h o n e : 8 1 0 - 8 4 4 - 0 2 1 0 . ■ W e b : WWW .v is i t in g a n g e ls . c o m . C o m f o r t K e e p e r s ■ L o c a t io n : 2 9 8 0 D o r r R o a d , S u ite 1 02 , G e n o a T o w n s h ip . ■ P h o n e : 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 - 0 2 0 0 . ■ W e b : WWW . c o m fo r t k e e p e r s . c o m . V i s i t in g A n g e l c a r e g iv e r H i la r y S w ih a r t c h e c k s o u t 9 9 - y e a r - o ld O l iv e W a n d e r e r 's n e w p e rm a s t h e y d o a c r o s s w o r d p u z z le t o g e t h e r d u r in g a r e c e n t v i s i t a t S u m m e r v i l le r e t i r e m e n t c o m m u n i t y in B r ig h t o n . LEISA THOMPSON.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Caregiver pays seniors a service call Companies grow as aging population, client base expand BY LISA C A RO U N News Staff Reporter A s the overall population of Livingston County continues to grow, so does the senior citizen segment of the population. Forecasters with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments say that portion of the county’s population will triple in the next 25 years. A growing number of those people will probably need a little help. Whether it’s in the form of meal preparation, help with errands, medication reminders, or conversation and companionship, companies that offer non-medical living assistance are seeing their business boom. Visiting Angels, a national company, has had an office in Livingston County for five years and recently relocated to downtown Brighton. “Our company is growing so fast that we keep bringing in more employees,” says owner and director Tony Lynn Howell. “We have tripled in size in these five years and have 43 employees, both full time and part time, and we expect those numbers to continue to rise.” Howell says Visiting Angels now has 80 clients whom they see anywhere from daily to monthly. She says the company specializes in sending the same caregiver out to a home so that the client can build a relationship with that specific caregiver. Visiting Angels has been a great fit for Gary Seiko’s aunt who lives in Summerville in Brighton. “She gets round-the-clock care from them because she broke a hip and can’t walk, and I wanted someone to be in the apartment with her all the time,” says Seiko. “Visiting Angels are very good caregivers, and have helped my aunt improve her mental capacity and overall wellness by keeping her happy and content. If there’s something social going on, they’ll get her there - to a bingo game or a Red Hat Society meeting, for example.” “We have a number of people recovering from injuries like broken hips as well as stroke victims and people with Alzheimer’s,” says Howell. “Ninety-five percent of our clients are seniors.” At Comfort Keepers, an international assisted living company with a local office in Genoa Township, co-owner Jeanne Rymarz says 99 percent of its growing list of clients are seniors. “We’ve been in Livingston County for almost five years and have seen our client list grow to a couple hundred,” says Rymarz, who coowns the local branch with Maryann Madsen. “Our clients give us back so much. We keep them in their own home, and they’re happier. They want that one-on-one relationship, and we have wonderful caregivers.” Rymarz says the company now has 70 employees, including Glenda O’Dougherty, who has been a caregiver at Comfort Keepers and is now a quality assurance staff supervisor. “My job is to figure out how to make a client’s life easier or better and to make sure they are getting along well with their caregiver,” says O’Dougherty. “I can’t say enough good things about our caregivers. They’re very compassionate and have respect for the clients.” “I liked being a caregiver because I knew that I was making someone else’s life better. Sitting with a widower and listening to him talk about missing his wife, going out to lunch with a client or taking them to a support group was so rewarding.” Sometimes medical insurance will cover medical-related care provided by assistance companies, but much of it is paid for privately. Nancy Hall, director of the Brighton Senior Center, says she has seen the popularity of the assisted living agencies soar in the county. “Senior are aging in place,” says Hall. “They want to stay in their own homes. I know people who have used the assisted living companies for temporary rehabilitation situations as well as basic comfort measures. We’re going to see more and more need for that as the senior population in this county continues to grow.” Both Rymarz and Howell agree. They both say it is a priority for their companies to do thorough screenings and background checks on all of their caregivers, who’ range from medical assistants to certified nursing assistants. “Many of our employees have chosen this job so that they can make a difference in someone’s life,” says Howell. “We feel very fortunate to have the caring staff that we do.” Lorna Leonard, general manager of Visiting Angels, is a registered nurse who joined the staff in September. “Working for this company is so rewarding,” she says. “I see the difference we make in people’s lives. Our caregivers build relationships with these people and become like family. We help give them confidence to be able to stay alone.” Both assisted living companies share the goal of helping people to stay in their own homes, and also offer meal preparation and light housekeeping, laundry and bathing service, and transportation. They also offer respite care to help families. 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A4 TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2 0 0 7 IN BRIEF A r e a Salon services free to military spouses The Eliza Rielle Salon in Genoa Township is offering a free “new look” for a dozen spouses of military personnel as a Valentine’s Day community service. According to owner Lorn Brown, the salon is offering a new look or just a good haircut for military spouses, male or female. The first 12 people to sign up by Feb. 14 at the salon, 4092 E. Grand River Ave., in the Country Corner Mall, will be eligible for the special treatment on Feb. 19. For more information, call 517-540-1420. H a m b u r g T o w n s h ip Trustees OK board appointments Township trustees have approved appointments to two Hamburg Township boards. Ray Bennett and Frank Rheam each have been reappointed to one-year terms on the township’s Board of Review. They will serve through December. Eugene Lawrie has been appointed to a three-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He will serve through November 2010. Timothy Sadowski and Kate Sisak both have been appointed to three-year terms as Zoning Board of Appeals alternates. They also will serve through November 2010. The township is seeking applicants to fill a third seat on the Board of Review. Those interested should call 810-231-1000. Volunteers sought for water testing The Michigan Lake & Stream Association is looking for volunteers for its Lake Water Quality Testing Program. The annual Cooperative Lake Monitoring Program sign-up rally is 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Hamburg Township Senior Center. Howard Wandell from Michigan State University will outline the program, and Hamburg Township Supervisor Cindy Pine will present an outline on how home owner associations or special-assessment districts can be formed to handle lake improvement projects. For more information call 810-231-2368. H o w e l l Preschool packets for 2007 available Howell Public Schools’ Early Childhood Education Department will have information packets for fall 2007 preschool available after Feb. 5. Registration will open to the public from 4- 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Community Education office, located on the freshman campus. Registration will continue in the Community Education office from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. Registration for Howell Kids’ Kare (before and after school child care) and Kinderfriends (full-day and half-day care for kindergartners) for fall 2007 will run from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Community Education office. To receive registration packets or more information on any of these programs, call Jennifer Lapa at 517- 548-6276 or Tracey Dietrich at 517-548-6310. Wellness open house on Feb. 7 Howell Public Schools is celebrating the opening of the new Wellness Lounge and Activity Center in the Howell Area Aquatic Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 7 with an open house. Events will includes a day of free healthy food, free exercise classes and free healthy educational seminars, as well as prizes. Seminars available throughout the day include a session on how to read and understand the nutritional information on a food label. Attendees also can have their body mass index calculated by Michigan State University nursing students and enjoy a free chair massage. A special historic Howell walk, sponsored by the Historic Path Walkers, starts at noon. The lounge was created using a grant from the state Department of Community Mental Health, the state Department of Education, Howell staff and student volunteers. For more information visit www.howellschools.com/ C5/wellness or call 517-548- 6355. The Howell Area Aquatics Center is at 1224 W. Grand River Ave. on the Howell High School campus. L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y Cosmetology students displaced The sudden closing of a Genoa Township school on Jan. 25 briefly left about 17 Livingston County high school cosmetology students without a place to learn. The Livingston Applied Technology Education Consortium, part of the Livingston Educational Service Agency, learned about the closing of the Howell College of Cosmetology, 1800 Dorr Road, only two days before it happened, said Tim Jackson, director of applied technology. LATEC contracted with the now-closed school to provide instruction to students in its cosmetology career training program. Jackson said. R was able to find spots for the displaced students, mostly from Pinckney Community High School, at two other facilities it has contracts with: the Brighton Institute of Cosmetology and the Huron Valley Beauty School, he said. “The transition was pretty seamless,” Jackson said. “Through our many professional contacts, we were able to find adequate placement for every student to continue on with training.” P in c k n e y Zoning board alternate named John Hanifan has been appointed as an alternate on Pinckney’s Zoning Board of Appeals. He will serve through Dec. 31, 2009. P u t n a m T o w n s h ip St. Mary preschool enrollment begins Open enrollment has begun for preschool classes at St. Mary Catholic School, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. St. Mary offers preschool classes for 3- and 4-yearold children. The school is accredited by the Michigan Non-public School Accrediting Association and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association. To find out more, call the school at 734-878-5616 or visit the Web at stmarypinckney. org/school/Pre- School. 2 named to Zoning Board of Appeals Renee Anderson-Field and Bob Press have been appointed to three-year terms on Putnam Township’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Jerry Lester, a member of the township’s Planning Commission, also has been appointed to be the commission’s representative on the board. Trustees to examine policing options 'Trustees Jeff Buerman and Kevin Dobis have been appointed to a committee to look at options for police services in Putnam Township. The township currently contracts with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for police service but hopes to explore other possibilities, such as contracting with the Pinckney Police Department, that could result in cost savings, said Supervisor Ron Rau said. From News Staff reports Send us your photos! 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This report is designed to inform you about the water quality and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. VYe want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Our water source is from the groundwater, In 1990 the Village of Pinckney installed two wells that comphse the wellfield, they are situated in a sandstone aquifer at a depth of 200 feet. The wells are both 12-inch production wells, and have the capacity to pump 500 gallons per minute, The well logs show an abundance of gray clay approximately 30 feet in depth in this area. The bedrock of water-bearing sandstone interbedded with limestone and shale was reached at 60 feel. In June of 1997 the Village of Pinckney established a Wellhead Protection Plan, a voluntary program to protect our source water from potential sources of groundwater contamination. Reducing the threat of contamination of our wells may allow us to defer or waive certain costly monitoring requirements. To help indicate the susceptibility of the groundwater to contamination, we have tested our source water for tritium Tritium is a naturally occurring isotope whose presence increased as a result of nuclear weapons testing in the 1950's causing groundwater to be ’Tagged" with excess tritium Groundwater recharged prior to the 1950's will have a tritium level at or below one "tritium unit" (TU). Our system detected tritium at 1.4 and may be considered vulnerable to contamination than water with lower tritium levels. Although tritium levels may indicate an aquifer is "not vulnerable." it is important to realize that a potential for contamination may still exist. For that reason, we’ve taken steps to protect our wellhead area, 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 water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Vulnerability of sub-population; Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplant, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers, EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crytosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Sate Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Sources of Drinking Water; The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally - occurring minerals and. in some cases, radioactive materia), and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include, Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. Inorganic Contaminants, sucti as salt and metals, which can be naturally - occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. Pesticides and Herbicides; which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses. 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-slations, 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 water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which provide the same protection for public health, The Village has sampled three consecutive times, and no residents in the last.round exceeded the action levels for lead and copper. We have complied with EPA Lead and Copper regulations for the monitoring period of 2006 The Village will begin testing for lead and copper again in the 2008 calendar year The Village also collects monthly bacteriological samples throughout the Village, and all the test results indicated non-detection limits. I'm pleased to report that our drinking water has met all federal and state requirements. The Village of Pinckney routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2006. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once a year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Ail the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions: N/A - Not applicable Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow Maximum Contaminant Level - (mandatory language) The "Maximum Allowed" (MCL) is the highest level ot a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - (mandatory language) The "Goal"(MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Regulated Contaminants MCL MCLG Levels Delected Sampled Taken if Not in 2004 Violation Yes / No Likely Source Of Contamination 1 Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 0 27 NO Erosion of natural deposits. Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Unregulated Contaminants MCL MCLG Levels Detected Mg/1 Sampled Taken If Not in 2004 Violation Yes / No Likely Source Of Contamination 1. Sodium N/A N/A 17 NO Erosion and Natural occurring deposit 2. Sulfate (ppm) N/A N/A 10 NO A salt or ester of sulfuric acid 3. Combined Radium pCi/l 5 0 1 NO Erosion of Natural Deposits 4. Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.09 2003 NO Discharge of drilling waste anc erosion of natural deposits 4 Arsenic (ppb) 10 0 6 8 No Corrosion of natural deposits Contaminants Subject to AL Action Levels 90% Sampled < this level Sample date if not 2003 Number ot Samples Above AL Violation No/Yes Typical Source of Contaminant TTHM 80ppb N/A 0.6 No Product of drinking water disinfection HAAS 60ppb N/A 2.0 No Product of drinking water disinfection Action Levels Results this monitoring period Next monitoring period 90th Percentile Number of Samples Above Action Level # of Samples Required Take Samples Within These Dates Lead 15 ppb 0,0 ppb 0 10 6/1 and 9/30/2008 copper 1,3 ppm 0,15 ppm 0 Submit results and reporting form by October 10. 2008 TEST RESULTS Contaminant Violation Levels Unit Yes / No Detected Measurement Likely Source of Contamination Microbiological Contaminants 1, Total Coliform Bacteria N/A No more than one positive sample per moth Naturally present in the environment EPA considers 50pci/l to be the level of concern for beta particles. Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. The State and EPA requires us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. As you can see by the tables shown above, that the Village Water System had no violations. We're proud to inform you that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements for 2005 We are committed to providing you safe, reliable and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this information to keep you fully informed about your water. We will be updating this report annually, and will also keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they happen. We invite public participation in decisions that affect drinking water quality. You can attend Village regular scheduled council meetings, on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at 220 South Howell Pinckney, Michigan If you have any questions about this report or concerns about your water utility, please contact David Marshall at the Department of Public Works at 734-873-0666, We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. For more information about safe drinking water, visit the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency at www.epa.gov/safewater/. You may review or receive a copy of this report at the Village Office at 220 South Howell Pinckney. Michigan. Office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday. We at the Village ot Pinckney work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us to protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children's future. This report will NOT be mailed to individual customers. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 20 0 7 A 5 I L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y p r o p e r t y s a l e s Property sold recently throughout the county: Sm5 i1 5 d Srn HKtiio Ltlie f a9 7) ' % i =» § Laites»Hitioa T jraM L in e k ' * '4‘ 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. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS COURTESY,MARK MURPHY T h is r e n d e r in g s h o w s t h e w e s t e le v a t io n o f a p r o p o s e d m e d ic a l b u i ld in g o n M u r p h y D r iv e , a c r o s s f r o m t h e U n iv e r s i t y o f M ic h ig a n m e d ic a l c l in ic in B r ig h t o n .T h e b u i ld in g b e in g p r o p o s e d b y M a r k M u r p h y c o u ld h o u s e a n a m b u la t o r y c a r e f a c i l i t y , m e d ic a l o f f ic e s a n d t h r e e b e lo w - g r o u n d f lo o r s o f p a r k in g p lu s a r o o f t o p h e l ip o r t . Heliport in medical care plan Ambulatory facility, parking structure in design BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter A developer wants to put a 122,000-square-foot medical building at the rear of the Brighton Towne Square development at Challis Road and West Grand River Avenue that would include a rooftop helicopter landing pad and Livingston County’s first parking structure. The building is proposed for the corner of Challis Road and Murphy Drive, across from the University of Michigan Health System medical building. “This will be one of the ^ most significant projects that the city has seen in a long time if it is approved and comes to fruition,” said Brighton City Planning Consultant Rich Morrison in a recent report to the city Planning Commission. Developer Mark Murphy said he has received significant interest from two medical entities about leasing the building, but declined to identify them. The building - easily large enough to accommodate an ambulatory care facility - would be constructed at Brighton Towne Place, the mixed-use property west of Brighton Towne Square containing office buildings and Independence Village of Brighton Valley, a residential facility for older adults. “It offers a design that is flexible enough to accommodate any office medical user, as well as a more specific use like ambulatory care,” Murphy said in his proposal to the city. According to Murphy, the medical building, if approved. would have three aboveground stories, plus two below ground level. It would include three levels of parking, two of which would be below ground level, with room for 1,029 cars. “It would be the first parking structure in Brighton, but two levels are below grade, and so are not visible from the outside,” Modrack said. Murphy is seeking certification as a “green” office building, which would hold it to strict environmental standards. According to city Community Development and Planning Director Matt Modrack, the proposed structure - although 73 feet from grade level to the highest point - would be allowable since the city may approve buildings up to 75 feet high, provided that standards are met, in districts zoned office-research. Murphy said the building will be more contemporary in nature than existing buildings at Brighton Towne Place and Brighton Towne Square, the retail part of the complex, and would have a central atrium. If approved, it would mark the second ambulatory care facility in the Brighton area. The only current one is the Woodland Health Center, a couple of miles west on Grand River. A public hearing is scheduled Feb. 26 before city planners on a request for a special land use permit to construct the parking structure. Murphy said that he hopes to start construction this fall, with completion in “late 2008.” Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. BUILDING PERMITS Here is a listing of recent building permits issued around Livingston County where the value of the project is $5,000 or more. The listing includes the address, type of work, and value of the project. Marion Township 2966 Black Eagle Valley Drive, $252,587, two-story singlefamily dwelling with three-car attached garage 3940 Brent Drive, $28,409, inground pool 5748 W, Coon Lake Road, $26,170, detached accessory structure 1748 Peavy Road, $21,808, accessory structure, re-roof existing house 5665 Crofoot, $36,881, two-car attached garage Oceola Township 1400 Pingree Road, $11,025, foundation for future garage 3897 Silver Charm Lane, $254,213, two-story singlefamily dwelling with twocar attached garage 1137 Funnycide Way, $234,563, two-story singlefamily dwelling with twocar attached garage We bake a heathly variety of delicious whole grains breads &. use natural ingredients, 416 W. Main St. Downtown Brighton Bread C(^ (810)225-1400 M o n d a y -S a tu rd a y 7 :00 a .m . to 6 :0 0 p .m . • S u n d a y 10:00 a .m . to 4 :0 0 p .m . BY THE NUMBERS Brighton 131 2nd St.; $187,900 820 Brighton Lake Road; $280,000 8709 Candlewood Trail; $69,500 Brighton Township 122 Auburn Trail, W; $387,500 9901 Grand River Ave., E; $150,000 88 Moon Ridge; $57,500 3118 Old Orchard Drive; $201,548 8809 Olympic Trail; $199,500 Cohoctah Township 6180 Crandall Road; $124,648 Deerfield Township 7115 Ravens Roost Drive; $380,000 Fowlerville Village 318 2nd; $100,000 Genoa Township 5657 Cherokee Bend Drive; $135,000 4310 Gale Drive; $141,000 3685 Sugarbush Drive; $235,504 5461 Timberbend Drive; $712,500 Green Oak Township 10050 John Road St.; $150,000 11525 Shore Road, N; $390,000 Hamburg Township 9784 Fairfax Drive; $223,000 8133 Kimble; $230,000 11231 Silver Drive; $174,542 Handy Township 10869 Converse; $242,000 Hartland Township 6043 Linden Road; $190,000 Howell City 1435 3rd Ave; $149,800 121 Jewett St.; $140,000 920 Tanager TTail; $143,000 Howell Township 2153 Knotty Pine Trail; $167,000 2208 Knotty Pine Trail; $152,900 307 Morning Star Lane; $30,000 Iosco Township 4041 Bradley Road; $109,000 10328 Coon Lake Road; $170,000 5930 Iosco Mountain; $231,000 Marion Township 233 Brighton Road; $90,000 109 Fox Meadows Court; $82,600 Oceola Township 2439 Livernois; $194,000 4152 Merriman Loop; $81,000 4160 Merriman Loop; $81,000 2705 Ravineside Lane, S; $251,500 3713 Vicksburg Way; $238,050 S tiis/.w: BORAT 1:30 3:30 5:30 7:30 9:45 R THE HOLIDAY 1:15 4:00 6:45 9:30 PG13 FLUSHED AWAY 1 35 79 PG UNACCOMPANIED MINORS 12:45 2:45 7:15 PG g STRANGER THAN FICTION 4:45 ~ .9:15 PG13___________ 1690172-01 SI.OOTIU ti JO unit niES.50< AUDAY R e a c h u s ! 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I also had a chance to see pantry director Julie Harris in action. Now I understand why so many of her volunteers nominated her for our inaugural Livingston Citizen of the Year award. And why she is such a good choice as the first to be honored. She is compassionate. She is efficient. When clients had questions the volunteers could not answer, Harris was there with the information. When the freezer ran low on a certain food, Harris would suddenly appear with another box to make sure the day’s clients had the best choice of food possible. When a new client called about getting assistance, she quickly assessed the situation and scheduled the caller for the next available time to come and shop. We have a great group of nominees for our first Livingston Citizen of the Year award. Eight people who are all solid citizens; residents who make contributions for the greater good of the community. After seeing Julie Harris in action last week, I know we made a good decision selecting her as our Livingston Citizen of the Year. You can read more about Julie Harris on today’s front page. The three finalists featured on this page include Piet Lindhout, John Calvert and Don Rohrer, all people who have made volunteerism a major part of who they are. In addition to donating his time and talents to a long list of local agencies, Rohrer also keeps a list of volunteer opportunities updated weekly to better match people who have time to give with agencies who need volunteer help. Calvert pitches in on a number of projects in the Pinckney area, but has really put effort into the Lakelands Trail. He’s leading a volunteer “friends” group to work on the trail and he’s pitched in to write grant proposals to help pay for maintenance work. Lindhout gets so many requests for help that he can’t keep up with them all. He leads the Rotary Raiders, a group of Brighton Rotary Club members with construction skills who help by building a wheelchair ramp here, restoring an historic building there. He’s also helped raise funds for everything from local senior centers to the county’s new cancer treatment center. These are just the types of people we were hoping would be nominated. Those four, along with others who were nominated, are all people who give much more than they take from the community. They share their talents and their time. They give in many ways to make this a better community in which to live and work. We are happy to honor their work in the community. As a token of our appreciation, we are making a $1,000 donation to Gleaners, Julie Harris’ selected charity. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. M e e t i n g c h a l l e n g e s Going the extra mile is all in a day's work for winners John Calvert: Happy trails, happy people BY LEANNE SM ITH News Staff Reporter Supporting a recreational trail is a wise business move for someone who owns a bicycle shop, but John Calvert’s real interest in the Lakelands TYail lies in his belief that it benefits his whole community. “People get very caught up in their own lives, but the Lakelands TYail can get them out where they’ll see their neighbors and they’ll stop and talk with them,” Calvert said. “Then they’ll go to a school function and see each other again, and go to a football game and see each other again and to go the grocery store and see each other again. That’s what makes a community, and I believe the trail is a great vehicle for that.” Those who know him talk about his devotion to improve the state-owned Lakelands Trail, his patience in dealing with governmental bureaucrats and his positive way of handling delays and setbacks. “He never gets deterred and of all the people who are trying to do things to make the Pinckney area a better place, John is actually making progress,” said Putnam Township’s Renee MacRitchie, a Pinckney businesswoman and community volunteer. “That’s pretty inspiring.” Calvert, 52, bought downtown Pinckney’s Village Cyclery in 2002. He’s president of the countywide Friends of the Lakelands Trail, a volunteer group that’s been working SEE CALVERT, 82 PHOTOS:JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS John Calvert of Hamburg Township, owner of Village Cyclery in Pinckney, with his dog. Woody along the Lakelands Trail, which he spent countless hours working on in 2006 to make it a vital part of his community. J o h n C a lv e r t ■ Age: 52. ■ Residence: Hamburg Township. ■ Occupation: Owner of Village Cyclery, 109 E. Main St., Pinckney. ■ Family: Married to Leslie Zay. Three grown children, one grandson and a 7-year-old German shepherd-Labrador retriever mix dog named Woody. ■ Community service: Friends of the Lakelands Trail, Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance, Pinckney Downtown Development Authority board of directors, DDA Get-R-Done committee, Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg-Hell Chamber of Commerce, Pinckney Merchants Association and downtown decorating committee, Hamburg Enhanced Recreation Organization, Hamburg Township Recreation Board committee representative, Pinckney Community Rodeo and Pinckney's Art in the Park, Movies in the Park, Light up the Park, St. Patrick's Day Parade and high school Homecoming Parade. ■ Other activities: Tennis, golf, history, music and the Detroit Tigers. ■ Notable quote: "Development has been coming to this area so fast that there's a real need for people to step up and try and focus on what should be done to make the quality of life good here for the people who come along with it." Don Rohrer: Creator of Volunteer Livingston BY LISA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter The man who compiles a weekly listing of volunteer opportunities also is one of Livingston County’s most prodigious volunteers. Don Rohrer of Hamburg Township volunteers at his church, has helped Hurricane Katrina victims, participated in foreign mission trips and works with several local charities and community groups. “When I think of the word ‘servant,’ the face of Don Rohrer comes to mind,” says the Rev. Dave Mihocko, assistant minister First Presbyterian Church of Brighton. In the last year, Rohrer has volunteered for the American Red Cross and spent three weeks in Alabama serving Hurricane Katrina victims, been a committee member for “Run Drugs Out of Town,” and participated in the Longest Day of Golf fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society just to name a few of his volunteering endeavors. “Volunteerism is a way of life for Don,” says Sandra Hanert, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Brighton where Rohrer serves as an elder on the governing board, a Crop Walk volunteer, and is on the Guatemala Mission 'Trip Organization Team, which has visited the country four times. “Livingston County is a better place because of Don’s compassion and organizational skills.” SEE ROHRER, 82 Don Rohrer does a great deal of volunteer work at the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency, such as installing shelves, participating in Walk for Warmth and serving on the board of directors. D o n R o h r e r ■ Age: 49. ■ Residence: Hamburg Township. ■ Occupation: Head of engineering at Vision Solutions International Inc. of Ann Arbor. ■ Family: Wife, Vicky; son, Andy, and daughter-in-law Doty Ostrowski; daughter, Tracy, and son-in-law Mark Tingley; five grandchildren. ■ Community service: Creating and maintaining Volunteer Livingston for the Livingston County United Way, board member and advisory council member for Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency, and volunteering with the Livingston County Humane Society, the Women's Resource Center, and St. George Special Ministries. ■ Other activities: An elder on the governing board of First Presbyterian Church of Brighton where he is also a Crop Walk volunteer and is on the Guatemala Mission Trip Organization Team. ■ Notable quote: "If you want to volunteer, make sure that it is with an organization that you believe in, or doing a task that you truly enjoy. If so, you will find your volunteering will be rewarding and energizing." P ie t L in d h o u t ■ Age: 48. ■ Residence: Brighton Township. ■ Occupation: Architect with Lindhout Associates Architects. ■ Family: Wife, Jane, and 14-yearold daughter, Dana. ■ Community service: Member of the boards of the Brighton Rotary Club, Work Skills Corp., Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, Livingston County United Way {past campaign chairman) and Brighton Commerce Bank; also the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital Development Board. ■ Other activities: CEO of Lindhout Associates Architects, involved in Youth Ministries of First Presbyterian Church, was on the Brighton Township tree ordinance committee, instrumental in Brighton Biennial outdoor sculpture display, construction of Imagination Station playground and Meijer Skate Park; plays recreational hockey in N.A. League at Kensington Ice House. ■ Notable quote: "Helping other people is richly rewarding." Piet Lindhout: Helping to sculpt a community BY TOMTOLEN News Staff Reporter The word has gotten out in the Brighton community: If you need somebody to spearhead a volunteer project, call Piet Lindhout. Talk to any number of people, and they’ll say he’s the go-to guy who happily takes on any project for a person in need of a helping hand. Lindhout has quietly given to his community over and over again, without fanfare or expectation of reward. His wife, Jane Lindhout, says he is not one to toot his own horn. “He’s an (unassuming) guy and likes to keep it quiet,” she says. “Piet is a man who extends himself to the fullest,” says Greater Brighton Area Cham- Piet Lindhout, a Brighton-area architect and sculptor, has donated artwork that is on display in Brighton. He is described as the "go-to" guy for any number of community projects. ber of Commerce Executive Director Pam McConeghy. “He does not merely sit at a board table, but actively works for whatever he’s focused on at the time,” McConeghy says. “ (Lindhout’s) greatest achievements have been in leading the charge of the Brighton Rotary Raid- SEE LINDHOUT, 82 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 20 07 S ^ - C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K Scouts help com m u n ity COURTESY,THE GLAGOLA FAMILY Third-grade Brownie Troop 333 from Brighton's Hawkins Elementary School helped clean up horse stalls and groom horses at Too Few Acres in Hamburg. They also donated 60 pounds of food to Gleaners Community Food Bank and sorted food and put together bags of food. Pictured here are, in front row, Grace Glagola, Sarah McDonald, Jenna Sica, Amy Krause; in back row are Shauna Warner, Natalie Toth, Claire Bautch, Mikayla Neuchterlein, McKenna Baumker, Hannah Zinser andSidney Walker. COURTESY HAL PERLMAN Brighton's Maltby Middle School had a week-long "Can Prix" to gather nonperishable food products and cash donations for the Gleaners Community Food Bank in December. Among those participating are, from left in front, Scott Reis and Nicole Goldi; in back from left, are Vice Principal Jeff Eisele, parent coordinator Rachel Foster, Jack Kosaian, Ashton Street, Maddie Heatly and Dillon Roulette. COURTESY PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Debbie Stewart won a $25 restaurant gift certificate at the Pinckney Community Public Library's January Library After Hours program, which featured Gary Anemaet teaching the fundamentals of the card game euchre. For information about After Hours: 734-878-3888. Friend of the Pinckney Friends One-year-old Ella Turner joined her mom, Laura, at the January meeting of the Friends of the Pinckney Community Public Library. The Friends meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the library, 350 Mower Road. New members are always welcome. Call 734- 878-3888 or visit the Web at www.pinckneylibrary.org. COURTESY, PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY C A L V E R T FROM B1 He's active in Pinckney business, merchant groups to maintain and upgrade the trail, which travels through Livingston County to Stockbridge, since the state Department of Natural Resources announced it had no budget to do so. He’s also a member of the Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg-Hell Chamber of Commerce, the Pinckney Merchants Association and Pinckney’s Downtown Development Authority board. “He puts community and service first and puts John Calvert behind that,” said Putnam Township’s Mary Jo Cartwright, Pinckney’s DDA chairwoman. “Very few people do that anymore. I hold him up as an example to my kid all the time.” Those who know him best agree the Lakelands TVail is Calvert’s true passion. “It’s easy for this project to get mired,” he said. “Fitting an active Friends group in the fray helps focus it and push it forward.” Under his guidance, the group has gotten a $3,000 state grant to maintain the trail, it’s received funds from the Pinckney Community Rodeo to put up trail user etiquette signs in Pinckney and Putnam and Hamburg townships. Calvert also has recruited an Eagle Scout candidate to build three trail benches, and he’s embarking on a pilot project at Hamburg Township’s Country Elementary School to join the trail with the federal Safe Routes to School program, which encourages parents and students to look at options besides hopping into a gasoline-powered vehicle to get to school. While Hamburg Township has a lease from the DNR for its portion of the trail and has been able to widen and pave it, Pinckney and Putnam and Unadilla township’s efforts to get leases have been mired in bureaucratic roadblocks. Calvert is confident they someday will be lifted and he’ll keep working toward that day. “If you help the community, it helps you,” he said. “And the better a community is, everyone in it is going to be happier.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. R O H R E R FROM B1 He keeps community connected with nonprofits After starting his own electrical engineering and robotics company a few years ago, Rohrer found the time to start volunteering. That’s when he came up with the idea of Volunteer Livingston, a Livingston County United Way program that offers a centralized location for organizations needing volunteers. Since 2002, Volunteer Livingston has connected thousands of volunteers with opportunities that match their interests and skills. “Don is a great volunteer and helped Volunteer Livingston post its 500th opportunity recently, which shows that the community has connected with it,” says Jeanne Clum, developing and marketing coordinator for the Livingston County United Way. There are now 120 active postings for 60 agencies and Rohrer took it upon himself to learn how to design a Web site, and has continued to maintain the LCUW’s Web site. Rohrer also spends time volunteering for the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency where he is a member of the board of directors, supports the food warehouse and emergency pantry, and participates in the Walk for Warmth fundraiser to help families pay utility bills. He also volunteers with St. George Special Ministries, the Women’s Resource Center, the Livingston County Humane Society and Recycle Livingston. He calls volunteering “permanent gratification, something that stays with you through life.” He says his goal now is to create similar volunteer sites for other counties and eventually to create a Volunteer Michigan! Web site. “I have gotten to meet so many wonderful and passionate people along the way -b o th the volunteers who spend their free time helping in our community, as well as the passionate staff that run the nonprofit agencies. Kudos to them all.” Lisa Carotin can be reached at icaroiin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. S u b m it y o u r c o m m u n i t y p h 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: Send high-quality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@livingston communitynews.com L IN D H O U T FROM B1 Local architect leaves imprint on Brighton ers ... to make life easier and more comfortable for those who are in need.” One of the recent projects by the Raiders, a group willing to tackle construction projects for people in need, was building a new wheelchair ramp for a Fowlerville woman whose family had created a makeshift ramp leading to the front porch. “Rather than fixing the ramp, the Raiders tore it down and replaced with a brand new ramp,” McConeghy says. In all, the Lindhout- led Rotary Raiders have put up about a dozen ramps in the area. A more involved project last year helped a Whitmore Lake man with multiple sclerosis. “He had two bedrooms upstairs and a bathroom upstairs, and couldn’t get up the stairs anymore, so he slept in a La-Z-Boy and used a half-bath downstairs,” Lindhout says. “We built a new (downstairs) bedroom and converted a den or study area into a bathroom,” he says. Lindhout also is known as the “food dude” at the First Presbyterian Church • in Brighton for cooking up suppers for a Wednesday night teen program. Jane Lindhout says her husband would love to do volunteer work full time, if it weren’t for his business. “If he could do it for a living, that’s what he would do,” she says. “It just comes from deep down within him.” “You do one of those and get the warm fuzzies, and so you get the word out,” Lindhout says. Jane Lindhout says the word has gotten around about her husband’s philanthropy to such an extent that there are more potential projects than he has time for. “It hurts for him to have to turn people down and be selective in what he does,” she says. Lindhout, with fellow Rotarian Scott Griffith, also led a fundraising effort by all four Rotary clubs in the county for the new Saint Joseph Mercy Woodland Cancer Center, raising $45,000. Lindhout has many cheerleaders in the community, among them John Sauve, curator of the Brighton Biennial public sculpture exhibit. “He drew the Brighton Biennial plan, worked with the city of Brighton to get all the approvals for this project and helped with the installations,” says Sauve. “I truly believe Brighton would look like Potterville (from the film “I t ’s a Wonderful Life”) without Piet Lindhout.” Lindhout, a sculptor himself in his spare time, also created and donated the Brighton Biennial piece called “The Bird,” which adorns the front of Lynn’s Cafe at First and Cedar streets. “Piet has left an indelible mark on the city,” Mayor Steve Monet says. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen& livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. I f Y o u W a n t I t S O I,T > B R I N G I T T O G R E E N S ! 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DeLuca, with the help of family and friends, planned, organized and oversaw her first “Battle of the Bands” ^ fundraiser in the junior high P auditorium on Jan. 12. “It was so well organized and planned out,” Junior High School Principal Tom Tannar said. “She (Lauren) blew me away,” Six bands competed for the donated four-hour block of free recording time at Peg Leg Studio in Genoa Township. The winning band, Re-Ignition Apollo 13, a group of four Fowlerville High School students, was selected by audience members. FUnds raised from the $5 admission fee will benefit local families in need of food. Youthful drawings picked for calendar Pictures drawn by Fowlerville students Darren Heath, a third-grader, and Olivia Smith, a second-grader, have been published in a countywide First National Bank 2007 calendar. Mary Vielbig, liaison for parent groups at Fowlerville’s Smith and Kreeger elementary schools, said she was contacted by a bank representative looking for artwork from local students. Fowlerville Community Schools second-graders were assigned the month of March and third-graders assigned the month of July. About 50 drawings were submitted at the schools. They were turned over to the bank, which picked the winners late last year. The calendars are available now. Gardella elected to legal group post Robert C. Gardella of Brighton was recently elect- Robert Gardella of Brighton elected Fellow by the Michigan State Bar. ed as a Fellow by the Michigan State Bar Foundation. He was one of 36 lawyers elected statewide for 2006. Fellows are elected after nomination, based on professional legal excellence and community contributions. Currently serving on the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners, Gardella is a member of the executive committee and also serves as the elected vice chairman of the Representative Assembly, the 150-member final policymaking body of the State Bar. Gardella operates a law practice in Brighton. 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@ llvlngstoncommunltynews.com. New te ch n o lo g y in Livingston PHOTOS: LARRY E. WRIGHT,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Michael Markel Jr., left, talks with Connie Parliament, on the screen of a RP-7 Stroke Robot, during a demonstration of how the robot would be used with stroke patients at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. Parliament, clinical director of neuroscience services, was able to remotely operate the robot from Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac. Stroke robot improves diagnosis Doctors can examine ^ patients using the • Internet BY LISA CAROLIN ^ News Staff Reporter stroke victims in Livings- ^ ton County now have better P medical care than ever before, thanks to a new diagnostic robot. The robot is called an RP7, and it allows St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell to teleconference with endovascular surgeons at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, which is considered the hub for stroke intervention within the hospital’s system. The $220,000 robot, which is one of 30 now in use in Michigan, was paid for by the Michigan Stroke Network, which the Howell hospital recently joined. It is the first stroke robot to be used in any of the St. Joseph ^ Mercy Hospitals in Livingston or Washtenaw counties. The robot uses telemedicine to let physicians consult over the Internet with more detail about the patient. “During the first hour when ^ a stroke victim arrives at the W hospital, a physical assessment that includes a CAT scan is performed.” says John Davanzo, a service line delivery leader and registered nurse. “After three hours, the complication rate skyrockets, and most people who have strokes have already lost time just getting to the hospital.” Thanks to the use of the stroke robot, the window of three hours can expand to six hours because the robot allows for a better diagnosis. Specialists may recommend that a patient be transferred immediately to Pontiac, where a special lab is equipped to insert a catheter directly into the location of the clot, thus expediting the treatment. Specialists in Pontiac look through the eyes of the robot to establish the best treatment. Victims of larger strokes and those past the three-hour window are the ones most likely to be recommended for immediate transfer.“ St. Joe’s Livingston hasn’t had a patient yet that met the criteria to be transferred, but we estimate that 3 to 5 percent of patients are eligible for the advanced protocols offered at St. Joe’s Oakland,” says Davanzo. “Imaging has made this kind of care possible. Specialists in Pontiac can listen to heart and lung sounds as well as to whether there is a blockage in the carotid artery by using a stethoscope transmitted by the robot.” Doctors in Pontiac can ask patients at the Livingston County hospital to respond to them by doing such physical tests as holding their hands in the air and opening and closing them. “The robot also allows patients and their families to communicate with physicians at mutually convenient times rather than just when a doctor is doing his or her rounds,” says Connie Parliament, clinical director of neuroscience services in Pontiac. “A doctor can get on his or her laptop from home or wherever they happen to be to communicate through the robot” by using its camera to link the family to the doctor. “The stroke robot gives us access to care we didn’t have in Livingston County before,” says Davanzo. “It brings mobile technology anywhere in the hospital it is needed.” Lisa Carolln can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Smith Elementary School's Diane Ososkie is the Fowlerville Community Schools Teacher of the Year. Here, she reads a book to her students during story time. The school was having a PJs and Pancakes Day when this photograph was taken. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dedicated to her students Fowlerville's Teacher of the Year is Diane Ososkie BY LAURIE HUMPHRE Y News Special Writer Diane Ososkie’s history with Fowlerville Community Schools predates her first paycheck for teaching at Smith Elementary School. The Holt resident did her student teaching in Fowlerville, at the same building she has driven to for the past 17 years. “I started there and just never left,” jokes Ososkie, 49, who has been named as Fowlerville’s Teacher of the Year. The first- and second-grade teacher knew she wanted to teach by the time she was in the third grade. “My parents are both teachers, and I ’m sure that had something to do with it,” she said, explaining her decision to become a teacher. “A lot of my extended family are also teachers.” Because Ososkie believes “all children can learn” given the right environment, after stressing rules and expectations for classroom behavior, she works to make learning fun. “The kids think we’re playing, but we’re really learning,” she said, focusing on a recent science lesson that D ia n e O s o s k ie ■ Age: 49 ■ Family: Husband of 29 years, Terry; daughters Bethany, Laura and Carolyn; three grandchildren. ■ Residence: Holt. ■ Education: Michigan State University, bachelor's and master's degrees in elementary education. ■ Hobbies: Running, quilting, reading and spending time with grandchildren. ■ Advice to beginning teachers: "You're always going to have those (bad) days... know going into it, it's hard, but very rewarding." ■ Future career plans: "I started late. I was in my 30s when I started school. I have at least another 10 years ahead of me." had her dissecting an animal before 24 very attentive second- graders. While she did the cutting, students learned about internal organs and how they work together. The lesson even made on impact on coworkers. “I t ’s amazing the heart she puts into the things she teaches,” said Smith Elementary Principal Jim Kitchen. “Science is her passion, and she always does these cool projects.” Ososkie admits that science is her favorite topic, especially for younger kids because they “are still interested in the world around them.” Still, she believes teaching children to read and write is her top job. “It affects everything they will do in school and in life,” she said. “Providing the kids a good foundation” is part of the reason she comes to work every day with a smile and a good amount of energy. “I know I make a difference (in their lives,) and it’s fun to spend the day with young children. 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B4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 Fowlerville schools considering theater partnership ’ M i c h i g a n S t a t e s t u d e n t s w o u l d s h a r e t h e i r k n o w l e d g e in t e c h n i c a l o p e r a t i o n s BY LAURIE HUMPHRE Y News Special Writer The voter-approved 2004 reconstruction bond is bringing more than just renovated buildings to the Fowlerville Community Schools. District officials are considering a partnership with the Michigan State University Theater Department that would bring new opportunities to students, said Superintendent Ed Alverson. Local theater students would benefit by working with their college peers while MSU students would earn credit hours, and have access to a state-of-theart rigging system. “We’re the second school in the state to go the Vortec (rigging) system,” said Alverson, of the high-tech electrical system designed to replace its antiquated pulley-and-weight predecessor. The system, and the new high school theater which will house it, are slated for completion this summer. College students would share their knowledge in the areas of computer-aided design, cost estimating, scenery, costumes and more. “That hds been a weak area for us in the past because we’ve not had a facility to learn the technical part of productions,” said high school theater teacher Diana DombrowsM, who also serves as the school’s theater group adviser. She oversees the production of up to four plays annually. “We have no problem with the acting,” she said, praising her students’ abilities, “but I would look forward to working with MSU students in any (technical) aspect.” Fowlerville High School Principal Wayne Roedel is also excited about the possibilities. “We haven’t ever really had a theater per-se in Fowlerville. This partnership would bring experience, student interns, and possibly traveling shows,” he said. Talks are planned this spring to hammer out details of the partnership, which could include MSU productions at the high school theater, said Alverson. “Could we have a production here?” Alverson postulated. “This partnership could be very beneficial to Livingston County.” At the very least, the partnership would “integrate different programs” into the theater class and “reach a broader group of students,” he said. “This would be a very practical experience.” C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R TODAY FREE LEGAL CLINIC The Women's Resource Center is sponsoring free half-hour consultations. Legal advice on divorce, custody, and other family-related matters. By appointment only. Details: 517-548-2200. GROUNDHOG DAY 8 a.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Free continental breakfast and an opportunity to visit with Woody close up. Details: 517-546-0249. INDOOR GARAGE SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Livingston Christian Schools, 550 E. Hamburg St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-9818. Also Feb. 3. UBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. • 10:30-11 a.m. Babies and Books. Ages 12-23 months. • 10:30-noon. Mother Goose Cafe. All ages welcome. • 4-5 p.m. What's Up Mr. Groundhog? Ages 5-7.* 5:45 p.m. Teen Movie Night. Details: 810-229- 6571. WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK 11:30a.m.-1 p.m.Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Cost: $20 members, $30 nonmembers. RSVP to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 810-227- 5086. SIERRA CLUB OUTING 6:30 p.m. 7225 Bishop Road, Brighton. Introduction to owls and owl calls, walk in the Island Lake State Recreation Area. Details: 810- 227-6298. DIVORCE AND BEYOND 7-8:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen, 2201 Old US-23, Brighton. For people who are already divorced or have filed for divorce. Cost: $ 10 for program materials. Details: 810-229-8624. Fridays Feb. 2-March 30. COMEDY PRODUCTION 8 p.m. Community Theatre of Howell, McPherson Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell."Over the River and Through the Woods." Details: 517-545-1290. Also Feb. 3,8 p.m.; Feb. 4,2 p.m. SATURDAY 3 VIABIL MEETING 9:30 a.m.-Noon. Lion's Den, 465 W. Main St, Brighton. Visually Impaired And Blind In Livingston support group. Details: 810-231-1277. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Also sales of movies and music. Details: 517-546-0720. ICE HARVESTING 1-3 p.m. Farm Learning Center of Kensington Metropark. Details: 248- 685-1561.A/so Feb. 4. ICE FISHING FOR SCOUTS 1 -4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $5. Registration: 800-477-3178. E-MAIL BASICS 1 -3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free computer course for adults with basic knowledge of Internet, but little or no experience with e-mail. Registration: 810-231- 1771. 'TWEEN BOOK GROUP 1 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0720. "GEMINI" 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Family concert. Details: 810-299-4130. ABATE MEETING 4 p.m.Zukey Lake Tavern, 5011 Girard, Lakeland. American Bikers Aiming Toward Education monthly meeting. Details: 734-429-1044. SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-8 p.m.VFW Post No. 1224,8991 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Proceeds to help area veterans. Cost: $6.810- 229-8464; ask for Georgianna. DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE 6 p.m. doors open; 6:30 p.m. portraits; 7 p.m. dance, Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Sponsored by SELCRA. Cost; $10 per person in advance or $ 15 at the door. Details: 810-299- 4140. SUNDAY SENIOR CENTER DAY TRIP 9 a.m. Departure from Brighton Senior Center, 850 Spencer Road, Brighton. MeadowbrookTheater. Cost: $84. Details: 517-545-0219. NATURALIST TRAVELS Kensington Metropark.* 1 p.m. Topic:"Trinidad & Tobago."* 3 p.m. Topic:"Panama." Registration: 248- 685-0603. SUPER BOWL PARTY 4:30 p.m. American Legion Post 419, 9807 White wood Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-395-1627. MONDAY LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. * 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Read Story Time. Ages 2-3. * 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Books, Beats and Treats. All ages. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. HOWELL ROTARY Noon. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 622 Byron Road, Howell. Luncheon meetings with speakers,fellowship, and civic leadership.Visitors welcome. Details: 810-227-1016. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 810-227- 7100. Also Thursdays at Wa.m. MOUSING BASICS 6-7:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free course for adults completely new to computers. Registration: 810-231-1771. COMPUTER CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Microsoft Word: Next Steps. Registration: 810-229-6571. TUESDAY BUSINESS NETWORKING 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-734-1462. LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. * 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pre-K Fun. * 2-4 p.m. Genealogy Assistance. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 211. FAMILY STORY TIME 11 a.m.Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. For all ages. Details; 734-878-3888. Also Wednesday at 1 p.m. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6- 7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7-12. Details: 866-522-2725. TEEN DRUG PREVENTION 7- 7:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888. NAMI MEETING 7-8:30 p.m. Woodland Health Center, 7575 W. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. National Alliance for the Mentally III features speaker Anita Gibson from Workskills Corporation and Action Associates. Details: 810-231-6011. CAMP MEETING 7-9 p.m. Barnard Community Center,415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Sons of union veterans of civil war. Details: 517-223-9497. 'ONCE UPON A TIME' 7 p.m. Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon St., Hartland. Presented by Wild Swan Theater. Registration: 810-632-5200 ext. 114. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 7 p.m.Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road,Hartland."Mrs. Kimble" by Jennifer Haigh. Details: 810-632-5200 ext. 114. TICKETS ON SALE Pinckney Community Education, Pinckney's Busch's supermarket and Brighton Tuxedo Shop. "Weekend Comedy," a Pinckney Players dinner theater production at Whispering Pines Golf Course and Banquet Center, 2500 Whispering Pines Drive, Hamburg Township. Cost: $25 dinner and show; or $15 dessert and show. Prices go up $5 at the door. Show dates March 9-11 and March 16-17. Details: 810-220-9332. WEDNESDAY HOB NOBBIN' AT CHAMP'S 7:30-9 a.m. Champ's Pub, 140 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton.Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers. RSVP to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 810-227- 5086. MORNING MOVIES 10 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. "Scoop." Details: 734-878-3888. MOMMY AND ME CLASS 10-11 a.m. Mommy and Me, 8801 Bergen Road, Howell. Newborns to age 3. Cost; $7 per child. Details: 517- 546-4168. LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. * 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Read Story Time. Ages 2-3. * 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Play Group. Ages 0-23 months. Details: 810- 229-6571 ext. 211. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-545-0219. WALK THE UKELANDS TRAIL 11 a.m. Hamburg Township Civic Center, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Sponsored by the Brighton Senior Center. Details: 810-220-6273. GENIE'S BOOKCLUB 1 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Refreshments and discussion on "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" by Ernest J. Gaines. For adults. Details: 810-231 -1771. CHAMBERCONNECT 3:45-5 p.m.,The Village Chapel, 123 S. Second Street, Fowlerville. Make valuable networking contacts. Cost: $10 members; $25 non-members. Details: 517-546-3920. BIG BLAST OF SCIENCE 4-5 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Grades 4-6. Registration: 810-229-6571. Also Feb.21. STAMP IT UP 6:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney.Learn howto incorporate the use of rubber stamping in scrap booking, one-stroke painting, and other hobbies. Details: 734-878- 3888. FRIENDS-LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 Howell St., Pinckney, Pinckney and Putnam Friends of the LakeLands Trail meeting. Details: mjc@cnc-connea.com. WELLNESS OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Howell Area Aquatics Center, 1224 W. Grand River Ave., (on Howell High School Campus), Howell. Healthy food, exercise classes, educational seminars. Details: 517-548-6355. THURSDAY MIOSHA SEMINAR 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 123 E. Washington Street, Howell. "Elements of a Safety and Health Management System."Cost: $60. Details; 517-546-3920 or e-mail jwillsmore@howell.org. FINANCIAL WORKSHOP 10 a.m. Kensington Woods High School, 3750 Cleary Drive, Genoa Township. Financial aid information. Open to students and parents. Details; 734-332-4477 ext. 3308. BRIGHTON GARDEN CLUB 11 a.m. Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St.,Brighton.Guest speaker and light lunch. Details: 810-229-6780. ANNUAL AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m.Cooper and Binkley Jewelers, 105 W. Main St., Brighton. Reservations: 810-227-5086. SLEEPYTIME STORIES 6:30-7:15 p.m. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For all ages.810-229-6571 ext.211. CUPID KEEPER 6:30-7:30 p.m. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Creative valentine crafts. Ages 8-12. Registration: 810-229-6571 ext. 211. DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE 6:30-8:30 p.m.Three Fires Middle School Cafeteria, Howell. Dancing to top hits, refreshments, gift. Cost: $18 per couple resident; $24 non-resident. Details: 517-546-0693 or www. cityofhowell.org. AMATEUR RADIO KLUB 7 p.m. Emergency Operations Center, 300 S. Highlander Way, Howell. Nonmembers welcome. Details; 810-923-3600. BEDTIME STORY TIME 7 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney, Details: 734-878-3888. FRIENDS-LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m.Old Township Hall, 10789 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon.Green Oaks Friends of the LakeLandsTrail meeting. Details: jfackert@cac.net. G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S MON., FEB. 5 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. Brighton Township Hali, 4363 Buno Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-0550 or www. brightontwp.com. First and third Mondays of each month. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details; 517-223- 3771. Every other Monday. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 p.m. Commissioners' Chambers Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3520. PINCKNEY VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell Street, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney.org. (E/rsf Monday of each month, except holidays). T U E S ,F E B .6 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. 700 N. Grand, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-6000. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 3191 Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7498. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. WED., FEB. 7 TH U R S .,F EB .8 HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 101405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. First and third Wednesday of each month, except hoiidays. OCEOLA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, Oceola Township. Details: 517-546-3259. UNADILLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 S.Webb Street, Gregory. Details: 734-498-2502. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 877 W. Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 517-546-1588. HANDY TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details; 517-223-3228. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546-3520. VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer ^ opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. B O W L IN G A N D S W IM M IN G St. George Special Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with their swimming program at Brighton High School Pool on Saturdays, 1:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m., and for the bowling program at Brighton Bowl on Saturdays. Details; 810-229-6661 ext. 106 or e-mail dmosey@ yahoo.com. F A S H IO N S H O W The Pregnancy Help Clinic need volunteers to help ^ with its "Pure Style" modest fashion show for teens Feb. 11 at Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township. Details: 866-611-8897 ore-mail info@pregnancyhelpclinic. com. n 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. Details: 810-494- 3000 or e-mail dgehringer@ lcunitedway.org. D IS T R IB U T E F LY E R S The Multiple Sclerosis Society is looking for volunteers to distribute brochures of this year's MS events to local business in Livingston County. Details: 800-243-5767 ext. 210 or e-mail Liz.Sawielski@mig. nmss.org. — C L IE N T D R IV E R S ^ The Connection Youth Services, a program with the Livingston Family Center, is looking for volunteers to help drive clients to necessary appointments. m Details: 866-440-7233, o re - ^ mail vsmith.theconnection@ comcast.net. C L IE N T IN T E R V IE W S Love INC is looking for volunteers to assist with client interviews and to follow up with the staff. Details: 810-494- 4056 or e-mail kjanego@ livingstonloveinc.org. C A R E E R B O U T IQ U E The Women's Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help in the Career Boutique on Fridays 10 a.m.-noon. Details: 517-548-2200 or e-mail mtaylor@wrc-livingston.org. ^ P E T T R A N S P O R T A T IO N Furry Friends Rescue is looking for volunteers to help with transportation of pets. Details: 248-860- 5688 or e-mail debbee@ ameritech.net. 4 T A X P R E P A R A T IO N The Tax Credit Initiative Coalition is looking for volunteers to help with tax preparation, client screening, computer technical support and data entry. Details: 313-647-9620 ext. 210 or e-mail to lliuzzo@ accountingaidsociety.org. R E S P IT E C A R E St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice needs volunteers to sit with patients so primary caregivers can have time away from home for errands and/or relaxation. Details: ^ 517-540-9129 or e-mail kswiley@trinity-health.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. THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2 0 0 7 B 5 R E T A I L R E P O R T The sweet (and salty) taste of success Great American Pretzel of Hartland a big seller BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter The Great American Pretzel Co. is fast becoming the great American success story. In its two recent appearances on QVC, the nation’s top home-shopping television network, the entire quantity of available product sold out in a few minutes. According to co-owners John and Kathy Ruf of Hartland Township, the tiny company is on track this year toward record sales of the gourmet, chocolate-dipped pretzels the company makes at its M-59 location, behind Touch of Country in Oceola Township. “It’s doubled each year, and this year we expect triple growth,” John Ruf says. Until recently, the company had only four employees besides the Rufs, although the figure tripled during the holiday season. But due to the additional demand created by the QVC appearances, they have added four more workers. The company was founded in 2002, operating out of a 1 ,000-square-foot building in Milford. With consistent growth, the Rufs were forced to look for a larger facility, and last fall moved to their present building between Howell JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS John and Kathy Ruf own th e Great American Pretzel Co. in Oceola Township. Their chocolate-covered pretzels have been selling as fast as the y can make them. and Hartland. John Ruf had always had a yen for chocolate-covered pretzels, but was dissatisfied with the quality, saying they always tasted stale and as if compromises were being made on quality in favor of mass production. So he started experimenting in his spare time at home. “Each year I’d try different toppings and add new products,” he says. Kendra Prach of Hartland Township has been a fan of the Great American Pretzel Co. ever since she tried the confection. “They’re so good!” she says. “My husband loves them. He’s always saying ‘Can you get some more?’ He’s addicted to them.” In 2005, John Ruf got wind that QVC was looking for new products in a national “discovery tour.” He drove to QVC’s suburban Philadelphia headquarters, waiting in line for several hours before he got three minutes to display and sell his product. The Rufs were thrilled when they were told QVC had accepted their product for airing on the Dec. 5 Gourmet Holiday show. “I couldn’t believe it; it’s just a dream that came true,” John Ruf says. “It was something we’ve always wanted for our company, something you feel is never going to happen,” adds Kathy Ruf. John Ruf says when a business signs on vdth QVC, the network sets the price to be charged during the promotion. The QVC price for a fourpound gift box that would normally go for $34.99 was $24.99, and quickly sold out, with 3,000 orders taken in three minutes. In fact, QVC accidentally oversold by 800 orders, which created problems at the factory. “We were working around the clock to get orders filled” in addition to filling all of their regular holiday orders, John Ruf says. Even though they didn’t make any money on the QVC promotion, the Rufs say the publicity was well worth it. Due to the overwhelming response, QVC awarded the product the designation “Best R E T A IL B R IE F S OTallaghan's pub opens at Green Oak Eastern Livingston County now has its third Irish pub with the opening last month of O’Callaghan’s Irish Pub at the Green Oak Village Place lifestyle mall south of Brighton. O’Callaghan’s had its grand opening last weekend. It joins two other Irish pubs: Stout, which opened in 2003 in downtown Brighton, and Chris McGurrin’s in Hartland Township, which opened in 2005. The first O’Callaghan’s I (called Sean O’Callaghan’s) opened six years ago in Plym- P outh, and a second opened its doors in Milford last year. Owner John Callaghan says that, although open a short time, the Brighton pub has shown indications of being highly successful. “I’ve been extremely encouraged, we’ve been very successful so far,” Callaghan says. One factor that attracted Callaghan to the area was its growth. “We thought it would be a dynamic area, with the demographics and everything,” he says. The new pub, which employs 70 people, totals 3,500 square feet and has two patios. The interior has a Victorian look, with stained and etched glass from Ireland and a cherry and mahogany bar. Among the more popular dishes are corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash (sausage and mashed potatoes) and Scotch egg (a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sage sausage and deep-fried). The signature salad is Michigan dried cherry and pecan, and popular desserts include creme brulee, Guinness ice cream and barm brae, a kind of bread pudding. The pub has 15 brews on tap and 17 varieties of imported and domestic bottled beer, 13 varieties of Irish whiskey and 20 single-malt Scotch whiskies. Food is served Sunday- Thursday, 11 a.m.-lO p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 1 1 a.m.- 1 1 p.m. Address: 9555 Village Place Blvd., Brighton. Phone: 810-844-2560. Hours: Daily , 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Web: www.seanocallaghans. com. Photo studio, gallery new in Pinckney Sarah Jane Photography & Fine Art Gallery is now open in Pinckney. The photography studio and gallery, which had an open house and ribboncutting ceremony in November, is at 356 E. Main St., one block from downtown. The studio and gallery are in the home of owner Sarah Jane Hurtubise, who grew up in the home and later bought it from her parents. Hurtubise does studio portrait photography, weddings, children’s photos and high school seniors and specializes in outdoor photography. Her gallery contains prints from Italy and Ireland; paintings, including acrylics by Thai artist Hong; painted windows by local artist Tina Szybistry; and stained glass by Hurtubise’s mother, Charlene, and sister, Laura. Hurtubise says she plans to add more art by area artists. Address: 356 E. M a in St., Pinckney. Phone: 734-878-0286. Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p. m.; and by appointment. Web: www.sarahjanephoto. com. G P S a n 6 G P S A c c e s s o r i e s | B a r r i e r - F r e e L i v i n g G a rm in • M a g e l l a n • T o m T o m L ow e s t Pric es • Expert A d v ic e • Major Brands ' y S f ^ A V i S A T I I J W A U TOM O T IV E • O U T D O O R • MA R IN E 9 9 1 2 E. Grand River Brighton 8 1 0 - 2 2 5 - 8 4 8 4 w w w .u sn a v ig a tio n .c om Specializing In Mobility & Home Accessibility • D e s i g n d r B l u e p r i n t C o n s u l t i n g • N e w C o n s t r u c t i o n • B a t h r o o m ! 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Kathy Ruf attributes the product’s popularity to a number of factors: “the freshness, the quality, the taste, the packaging,” she says. “It’s made to order, it has no additives or preservatives, it’s high-end chocolate.” The company’s products are sold at only one retail store in the area: the Michigan Candy Co., 334 W. Main St., Brighton. The owners are planning to open their own retail outlet at the candy factory in a few months. Kathy Ruf says the company will never sacrifice quality for the sake of growth. “We don’t want to grow too fast,” she says. “We’re always going to maintain our quality.” Prices start at $14 for a one-pound gift box, up to a maximum of $225 for one gift box per month, which is automatically sent to the recipient for an entire year. Address: 5634 E. Highland Road, Howell, M I 48843. Phone: 866-889-5778. Web: www.greatamericanpretzel. com. L a s e r P e r i o d o n t a l T h e r a p y ™ A) Perio probe indicates excessive pocket depth. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 ■ r Athlete of the week, C2 Recreation calendar, C2 Running calendar, C2 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com P O R T S »*<388 Cold feet ahead of the Polar Plunge Special Olympics fundraiser always looking for a few more fearless souls Fowlerville High School Principal Wayne Roedei, left, and Smith Elementary School Principal Jim Kitchen practice on snowy and cold grounds preparing for th e Feb. 10 Polar Plunge into Whitmore Lake. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News I almost took the plunge. Then I chickened out. The second annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Livingston County and Washtenaw County chapters of Special Olympics, is scheduled for 1 1 a.m. Feb. 10 in Whitmore Lake - and we mean in Whitmore Lake. Last year, 28 people jumped into the frigid waters, raising roughly $9,000. I was ready to join them. I went home to confer with my wife. Her first reaction was clear: No! She didn’t want to raise two energetic children as a single mom. She told me she had recently read that someone had just died doing a polar bear dip in the Atlantic Ocean, a journalist no less. I told her I needed proof. When she found the Associated Press story, she changed her mind and said I could go for it. Turns out, someone had died, just not of a shock-induced heart attack from the cold water. Mohan Seneviratne, 32, a journalist who worked for Esquire magazine, died in early January after neck injuries suffered diving into a sandbar in the Atlantic on New Year’s Day. He was among some 200 people who joined members of New York’s Coney Island Polar Bear Club taking an annual plunge into the 48-degree water to start the new year. Since I wasn’t planning on diving, this horrible story didn’t deter me, either. It was the snow and cold weather that moved in recently that SEE DEEGAN,C2 B a c k i n t h e s w i m Heart patient gets 2nd birthday BY JASON DEEGAN News Staff Reporter R alph Davis plans to celebrate two milestone birthdays this month. Davis turns 60 Feb. 18, but it’s his other birthday, Feb. 11, that’s the most relevant. That date marks the one-year anniversary of his new heart, given to him during a transplant at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. To mark the date, Davis will swim in the 19th annual Ford Athletic Swimming and Triathlon (FAST) Masters Swim Meet at Brighton High School, his first competitive meet since a dramatic two-year battle with heart problems. To family and friends, Davis is a walking, swimming miracle. The Brighton Township resident survived heart failure, which ultimately led to kidney, liver and lung failure, too. “He was near-death two or three times. I don’t know how he survived,” says Dennis McManus, a long-time friend and swimming partner. Dr. Jonathan Haft, assistant professor of surgery in U-M’s cardiac surgery division, says the staff was “pessimis- SEE DAVIS,C2 Swim m e e t ■ What; 19th annual Ford Athletic Swimming and Triathlon (FAST) Masters Swim Meet. ■ When: 9 a.m. Feb. 11. ■ Where: Brighton High School pool. ■ Who: The meet is open to anyone age 19 and up who wants to compete, as long as swimmers register to be members of United States Masters Swimming at the meet. ■ Web site: www. michiganmasters. com. ■ Contact; Jason Colwell at j.squared@ comcast.net. PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brig h to n Township re s id en t Ralph Davis w ill swim in a masters swim meet at th e Brighton High School pool Feb. 11, th e o ne -ye a r ann iversary o f his h ea rt tran sp lan t. His transplant was done at th e University o f Michigan Medical Center, which has featured Davis in a "Michigan Difference" television commercial. Davis swims freestyle at th e Brighton High School pool last week as he trains fo r a Feb. 11 swim meet, which falls on th e one-year anniversary of his heart transplant. HOPE LASH. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS H ow e ll V o y ag e r E lem en ta ry School s tu d e n t M ad iso n Cole concentrates on her forehand at th e first session o f ralleyball lessons o ffe re d th ro u g h th e H ow ell Parks an d R ecreation Department. Ralleyball is seen as a stepping stone to tennis for young players. Ralleyball rallies young players toward tennis G am e d e v e l o p s h a n d - t o - e y e c o o r d in a t io n BY JASON DEEGAN News Staff Reporter Daniel Correa takes a mighty swing with his tennis racket. The 6-year-old from Howell misses the ball but is determined to get it over the mini-net set up inside Paul Bennett Recreation Center on Grand River Avenue in Howell. He chases the ball down and throws it over the net. Mission accomplished. Correa, and his older brothers, Juan, 10 , and Alejandro, 8, are among the 17 children ages 5 through 12 who have signed up for a weekly ralleyball class through the Howell Parks and Recreation Department that runs 'Tuesdays until March 6. “They were playing too many video games,” their father, Juan Correa, said, explaining why he enrolled them in the class. “So far, this is great. They are running and jumping. They haven’t played tennis before. Hopefully, they will like it.” The United States Tennis Association promotes ralleyball as the best way to teach the game to youngsters. This is the second season it has been offered in Howell. Melanie Wiseman, of Genoa Township, has been teaching ralleyball for seven years through other recreation departments and in school districts such as Farmington Hills. She’s got a bag full or rackets and a crate full of spongy, bouncy balls for the children to use. Who says you need a full-size tennis court or costly indoor lessons to teach the game in winter? “(Ralleyball) develops good hand-eye coordination and gets them moving around,” Wiseman said. During class last week, Wiseman introduced a handful of games that emphasized good strokes and controlled shots. As Wiseman tossed balls to each player one at a time, Leo Schuster, 1 1 , of Howell, hit a high-arcing shot that hit the ceiling. “The only thing you want to concentrate on is making contact vrith the ball,” Wiseman said. Schuster said he enjoyed himself. “Other sports, you have to grasp or kick a ball. I find this interesting,” he said. “Hitting the ball over the net is amusing.” Howell’s Chloe Cole, 10, and sister, Madison, 1 1 , played tennis outdoors while growing up in California. Their mother. Tiffany Cole, said she signed her girls up “to get them out of the house and active.” “It’s pretty small (indoors), but you can still play and have fun,” Chloe Cole said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2012. W S n . F O R D , L I N C O L N M E R C U R Y w w w . k r u g f o r d lm . c o m 2798 E. Grand River • HOWELL (Just East of Chilson Road!) C2 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 P re sen ts A T H L E T E O F T H E W E E K A le x Trojan ■ School: Hartland High School. ■ Local ties: His family moved from Garden City when he was 3. ■ Sport: Baseball. ■ Top sports moment: Helping Hartland win a district title as a sophomore. ■ Last season: Trojan hit .439 with 56 RBI and five home runs and 30 runs scored and will be a senior leader this spring. ■ Hobbies: Hunting. Recreational basketball. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ School involvement: DECCA marketing club. ■ Community involvement: Volunteer coaching with Total Baseball, an Ann Arborbased company that teaches young baseball players. ■ Person I admire: His father, Al Trojan. ■ Academics: 3.0 GPA. ■ Future: He signed in December to play baseball at Wayne State University. FOWLERVILl.E »80 .S. Crand Avt. 517-223-9142 DEEGAN FROM Cl Not so bad, jumper says stole my motivation. Anyone can plunge for a minimum donation of $50 or attend an after-party at the Wesley United Methodist Church off of Main Street. Convincing newcomers to plunge isn’t easy. Interviewing potential plungers is always fun. I can tease them with the “Are you crazy?” questions, and then calm their fears by relaying the comments of Special Olympics Area 27 Director Anne Rogers and others who survived last year’s ordeal. Rogers, who will jump again this year, said, “It’s surprisingly easy to do. “I’m pretty wimpy, and it wasn’t bad,” she said. “Everyone who did it last year is planning to again. We are all really crazy or it is not that bad.” Sean LaRosa, principal of Lakeland Elementary School in Pinckney, joked that “temporary insanity” convinced her to sign up this year. Actually, it was PTO President Carrie Garrison, who told her of the worthy cause. “I’m not looking forward to once you get out. How do you ever get warm?” LaRosa said. “What I’m really wondering is how do you get over that moment” to make yourself jump? LaRosa once kissed a pig to motivate students to read. “If it is for kids, I can do almost anything,” she said. Wayne Roedel and Jim Po la r Plunge ■ What: The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Whitmore Lake, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics program in Livingston and Washtenaw counties. ■ When: Saturday, Feb. 10. ■ Where: Wesley United Methodist Church, 9318 Main St., Whitmore Lake. ■ Schedule: 8 a.m. pancake breakfast, 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. plunge. Family activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ■ Details: The money raised will be split between the Livingston and Washtenaw chapters of Special Olympics of Michigan. ■ To donate: Call 989-774-3034 or e-mail mi27so@sbcglobal.net. Kitchen, principals at Fowlerville High School and Smith Elementary, respectively, are raising funds at one another’s school to see who will jump between them. If they raise $1 ,000, they both will plunge. “I’m really not planning on going in, even if I have to write the check (to win the bet),” Kitchen said. I’m willing to write a check, too. Taking the full plunge will have to wait. Maybe next year I’ll change my mind. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. DAVIS FROM Cl U-M uses him in a TV ad, on billboard as a promotion tic” about Davis’ survival at times. “The vast majority of patients that have failure of multiple organs, the percentage of those who survive, it is low,” Haft says. “What surprised us is that he survived and thrived.” You might recognize Davis. He is featured in a television commercial about the “Michigan Difference” promoting UM. It ran regularly during the Rose Bowl and continues to be aired. He also is on a billboard, seen from the eastbound lanes of 1-96 near Wixom. He passes it driving to his consulting business, Kinzler Group Inc. in Livonia. “I was so surprised. I look up and I see myself on the billboard,” Davis says. The real surprise is that he’s alive to see it. Davis' downfall Roughly 15 years ago, Davis was diagnosed with a slight atrial fibrillation, a disorder found in about 2.2 million Americans where the heart’s two smaller upper chambers quiver instead of beating effectively. The condition can ultimately lead to dangerous blood clots and stroke, according to the Web site, www. americanheart.org. Doctors told him he would eventually need a pacemaker, a device he received in 2004. In February 2005, medication for a simple sinus infection adversely reacted with the anticoagulant he was taking for his heart. Excessive internal bleeding led to a blood clot in his lung. His condition spiraled downward, and he was transferred to U-M. The right ventricle of his heart had failed. Both lungs eventually quit working. His kidney and liver followed suit. Davis was put on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine on June 23, 2005. During ECMO, the blood is oxygenated outside the body by an artificial lung and circulates with the help of an external pump, allowing the heart and lungs to rest. “I tell him that’s the day he died. He would have if he was anywhere else (but U-M hospital),” his wife, Bonnie Davis, recalls. By July, Ralph Davis was given a 65 percent chance to survive the surgery he needed to receive two implantable ventricular assist devices dVAD), says his wife. The IVADs help the right ventricle of the heart pump blood to the lungs and the left ventricle pump blood to the body. A staph infection pushed him to “the brink of death,” his wife says. Bonnie Davis says doctors took her husband off heavy sedation in August to see if he could rally. Doctors asked Ralph Davis if he could move his head. “He picked his head up off the pillow. (The doctor and I) both looked at each other startled,” Bonnie Davis remembers. “He picked up his hand. He was trying to give the OK sign. They (the doctors) kept going full speed ahead. He rallied. They didn’t think he would walk before he got a new heart. He did. He’s a very motivated person.” Stuck in bed virtually motionless for six months, Ralph Davis’ muscles atrophied. Bonnie Davis challenged him to walk before their grandson’s first birthday in September. Ralph Davis labored through physical therapy to win the bet. He went home Nov. 30,2005, with a portable IVAD machine to wait for a transplant. Someone had to be with him 24 hours to ensure his safety. By January, 2006, he was back at U-M, partly because a faulty alarm on his machine kept going off. It turned out to be a blessing. The family received a call Feb. 11 that a heart was available. McManus said Ralph Davis probably wouldn’t have been high enough on the transplant list if he had been at home. Bonnie Davis says she went to counseling with guilty feelings about celebrating a new heart, knowing another family somewhere was grieving its loss. Haft says the implant surgery went well, without complication. The Davises celebrated their 40th year of marriage and St. Valentine’s Day last year with a new heart. “The morning I saw him, I swear, he looked like a newborn baby, all pinked up,” Bonnie Davis says. “He looked so different. The color of the skin is so different.” Home for good Ralph Davis came home 16 days after the transplant. His new heart reacted welt to the mountain of medications used to stabilize his immune system. He credits his family, his care at U-M and his swimming for his recovery. Bonnie Davis says her husband’s fighting spirit shone during the ordeal. “He never once felt sorry for himself. That amazed me.” He developed cataracts, which were removed last July, but other than that, Ralph Davis says he feels fine. After months of walking, he began swimming again last September. Ralph Davis returned to his role as the long-time treasurer of Michigan Masters Swimming, an organization that encourages adults to continue swimming after high school by staging events around the state. He works out at the Brighton High School pool at least twice a week. “I’m not swimming as far as I used to, but I’m doing about 90 laps,” he says. “I hope it increases to two miles a workout. I’m very pleased with my progress.” Ironically, Davis helped save McManus’ life nine years ago when he pulled his friend from the bottom of the pool after a heart attack. “(Swimming) was pretty important for both of us,” said McManus, the president of Michigan Masters Swimming. “If you don’t have the other parts of your body in good condition, you can’t get through some of this stuff.” Ralph Davis appreciates everyday life now more than ever. A two-foot-long scar on his chest and four crater-like scars in his stomach are constant reminders of the fight of his life. “I was given a second chance,” he says. And a second birthday to celebrate. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. R E C R E A T I O N C A L E N D A R HOWELL PARKS AND REC 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhowell. org ■ Kids health & fitness - Each week introduces a new type of fitness (yoga.tae kwon do, aerobics, weight training) to kids ages 4-8, held at All Fitness, 6107 Grand River Ave.from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 12-March 5. Cost is $75-5150. ■ Horseback riding lessons - Beginners ages 8 and up can learn about horses at 5hlloh Training Center, 3560 E. Clyde Road, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24-March 3 and April 7-28. Cost is $120-5240. A session for ages 7-12 at Horsin' Around Farm, 8768 Hidden Lake Road, Howell, will be April 3-24. Cost is $90-5180. ■ High Flyers Gymnastics classes - Th ree types of classes, developmental (ages 4-6), novice I (ages 6- 12) and novice li (ages 7-14), will run in two sessions from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturdays, from Feb.24-April 21. Cost is $90-5180. ■ Gymnastics classes - Children ages 18 months to 5 years old can learn to tumble In two separate classes at Barnard Community Center on Tuesdays until March 27. Cost is 569-5138. ■ Martial arts - Young and old can learn karate, Sanchin-Ryu and Krav Maga (self-defense),Tae Kwon Do and Olympic-style sparring. Contact Community Education for dates, times and costs. ■ Exercise classes - Cardio-klckboxing, toning, step & tone, private weight training for women, yoga for seniors and belly dancing for fitness. ■ Fencing - Ages 7-16 can learn foil and saber fencing from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett Recreation Center from Feb. 28- April 4. Cost is $65-5130 each. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls grades 4-8 can sign up by Feb. 20 with games starting April 20. Cost is $60-5100. ■ Spring soccer - Children prekindergarten to grade 6 can play an 8-week season from April 23-June 18. Cost is $40-580. Registration deadline is March 30. ■ Flag football - 8 weeks In spring for ages 6-14. Cost is $60-5120. n Kiddie kickball - Ages 3-4 can play for 6 weeks from noon-1 p.m. Saturdays from May 19-June 30. Registration deadline is April 20. ■ Drop-in volleyball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School until May 22. Cost is $3-55. ■ Drop-in basketball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School until May 17. Cost Is $3-55. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950 ■ Fitness night - Community Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $2.50 per person. Call the hotline at 810-225- 3946 regarding closings. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT 517-223-6481 HARTLAND COMMUNITY ED 810-626-2150 or www.hartlandcommunityed. com ■ Men's open basketball - Those 18 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. until April 5.Cost is $4. n Co-ed volleyball - Men and women ages 14 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. Fridays to March 30. ■ After-school sports - Boys and girls In grades 3-4 can attend clinics that include volleyball, dodge ball, football, baseball, lacrosse and other Indoor games.They run Feb.21-March 28.The sessions at local schools - Creekside on Mondays, Lakes on Tuesdays, Village on Wednesdays and Round on Thursdays - end at 5 p.m. and cost $37.50-545. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls In grades 5-8 will be placed on teams, with a season running from April 20-May 11.Costls$70. ■ Hartland Great Road Racers - New club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. 5undays at Hartland High 5chool. Visit www.hwwise.us/grr.htm. ■ Outdoor soccer - Sign-up for the spring season through Feb. 9 at the Hartiand Community Education office. Piayers must be born between 8-1-89 and 7-31-02 to Join. Cost is $75 for in-house and $90 or more for travel teams. IN B R IE F Brighton seeks boys track coach Brighton Area Schools is seeking candidates for head coach of the boys track and field program. Interested people may send a letter of interest and any materials to: John Thompson, BAS Athletics, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48816 or by e-mail to ThompsJ(g' gwise.bas.kl2.mi.us. League workshop stresses leadership The Kensington Valley Conference is among six conferences selected statewide by the Michigan High School Athletic association to participate in student leadership workshops in February. The workshops, also called “Captain’s Clinics,” are being offered in conjunction with the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and the Youth Sports Institute at Michigan State University. They will include keynote speakers, roundtables for sharing ideas and breakout sessions. The KVC clinic will take place at Novi High School Feb. 8. Upward of 1,000 students from more than 90 schools are expected to attend this year’s series, the MHSAA said. Brighton athletic director John Thompson said he hoped to have at least one athlete from every one of 32 teams attend the clinic. “We’re excited about it and looking forward to it,” he said. “One of our jobs as educators is to prepare people with life skills, to communicate better with others and demonstrate leadership. “This will complement what our coaches already do.” R U N N I N G C A L E N D A R ■ Feb. 10, Second Annual Witch's Hat Winter Run, South Lyon High School, at 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: One-mile fun run, 5K run-walk; www.slxc.com. Start time; 10 a.m. Cost: $ 18-523. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ March 3, Steppin'for the Library, Pinckney Elementary School. 935 W. M-36. Length; 5K run-walk. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 17-$22. Contact: Pinckney Community Public Library, 734-878-3888. ■ March 3, Dances With Dirt signup/ 5-mile wild run. downtown Hell, Patterson Lake Road;www.danceswithdirt. com. Start time: noon. Details: Sign up for the popular Sept. 8 run in person only.The 375 spots for teams usually sell out this day. Bring a check for $375.Contaa: Running Fit, 734-929-9027. ■ March 17, March Madness Sprint Adventure Race by Infittera Sports. Kensington Metropark. Length: 4-6 hour sprint race for 2-person co-ed, male and female teams and solo racers; www.infiterrasports.com. Cost: $65 per team. Contaa: Chad, 586-822-6925 orchad@ inflterrasports.com. PET OF THE WEEK BUGLE Reach us! 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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 Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300’s 734-213-6286 www.guentherhomes.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 Kerrylown Ann Arbor 734-994-5599 ext.2 www.TheGalleryA2.com Gallery Park (Luxury Townhomes) Wexford Homes 5503 Gallery Park Dr., Ann Arbor-&io Township West side ot Zeeb Rd., approx. 1/2 mile south of 1-94 (Exit 169) From the $250’s to Mid $400’s 734-213-4100 www.wextordhomes.com Gregory Farms Single Family Custom Homes Norfolk Homes Off Wylie Rd, between Dexter-Pinokney & Island Lake Rd. Dexter From the low $300's 734-424-9973 www.norfolk-homes.com 4 k 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 4 k Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. Off E. Michigan Ave - E. ot State St. Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline Schools From the $230-270’s (734) 429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com ❖ 4 k 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 Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial From the $280's 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.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 MIddlebrook Meadows Guenther Building Company Sutton, E. of M-52, W ot Occidental, on N side, North Adrian, S of Clinton From the $160’s 517-266-8130 WWW, guentherhomes.com Milan Crossing Heathco Homes U.S. 23 to exit 27 (Carpenter Rd) South 200 yards on Carpenter/ Dexter Rd. Tbrn right on Kay Street into Milan Crossing 1183 Gray Ct„ Milan, Ml Starting from $150's 734-439-8888 www.HeathcoHomes.com Mystic Ridge Ann Arbor Builders, INC S. side of Strawberry Lake Rd., btw Mast & Merrill Hamburg Township Homes from the $i270’s Condos from the $240"s 734-449-4625 www.mysticridge.com 4^ 4 k 4 k 4^ North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. ot North Territorial, E, of Mast From the mid $300's 734-424-0641 www.guentherhomes.com The Pines at Lake Forest Johnson Building Group Off Ellsworth btwn Maple & Lohr Ann Arbor From the high $500's 734-996-2887 www.thepinesatlakeforest.com PInewood Estates Dreamway 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 Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergrove Townhomes LLC Bridge & Grove Rds., Ypsilanti Low $159,900 734-485-0550 www.brgcuslomhomes.com Rosewood Village Condominiums Rock Construction 6325 Conifer Dr. oft 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. ot Michigan Ave) Saline From the mid-$400,000's (734)944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com Stoneyfield Meadows Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Island Lk. Rd, W out ot Dexter just past Wylie on S. side of Island Lk. Dexter $299,000 + 734-426-9897 WWW. mc-realestate.com Summerfleld Glen Condominiums Norfolk Homes Off W. Liberty, between Maple & Wagner Ann Arbor $172,000-$215,000 734-997-9540 or 734-216-6168 www.norfolk-homes.com 4 k ; 4 k 4k: 4 k 4k 4>; Thornton Farms Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle-S. side ot Jackson Rd. W. of Parker Dexter (I-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 of Hickory Pointe Rock Construction 4990 Gingko Dr. off Michigan Ave. 1/2 mile east ot 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 WestTowne Condominiums The Concannon Company & Gorlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presale from the $250's www.westtownecondos.com Woodland Mews Woodland Meadows Ventures, LLC 125 Fieldcrest, Ann Arbor 1/2 mile N. on Eisenhower, off Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $105K - $270K 734-761-2400 www.thewoodlandmews .com Your B e s t Lo c a l Rea l E s ta te Information S ite w w w .M L IV E .com /R e a lE s ta te 1700203-01 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C5 r #Washcr/Dryer , in each unit f W Near EMU & U of M jb ^ Private ^ Entrance ^ #C a t Friendly * 0 Central Air I & Heat J t Water Included > e . & M ead oH ’s p Apartments CALL NOW |t (734) 487-1990 1679042-03 Large 2 bdrm w/2 full bath FREE heat & water. PARK HILL APTS 734-485-4641 € \5 Milan 2 bdrm apartment. FREE Heat & Water. 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Additional Storage. Flexible Lease Terms. Village Grove Apts. 734-487-4557 E.H.O. ml bdmis. @ *549 m 2 bdims. @ *599 )|i ^ ■ Uncok. Consolriatsd Schools ^ (in ■ Huge. spaciousV designed (IQ apartment homes X: . • Tons of windows, Central Air * ^ ■ Bio styied eat-in kitchwi, ^ m dishwasta Y • Seconds from Fond Lake P , &rtspaik5 ^ • The ifestyie you desene ^ -apnceyDucanflffDfd ^ ^(734)482-3000^ ^ 8990 Brookwood ^ Ypsilanti, Ml ^ V On Tutda Hill between V ^ Huron River Dr. 6 Textile ^ f i Drookwcod a p a r L m c n I s Open Mon-Fri 9-5 (jT ) Professionally managed ^ by Huntington Management brookwoodaptsi@sbcglobal.net Canton 2 bdrm, stove, carpet, blinds. $625 includes heat. 1 bdrm $525 Includes heat. 734-455-0391______________ Central Pleasant 1 bdrm, for 1. AC, laundry, flex lease no pets/smoke $575 w/utititles 971-4758 Chelsea-lst floor ranch condo with 2 bed, 2 bath, 1240 sq. ft. 734- 904-0152 Free rent 1 mo! New 2 bedroom WATERFRONT Townhouse condo for rent/rent-to-own. Call 248.461.4300 $1,400/month 5 F R E E » R en t, I C om p u te r * o r iPod* « F R E E Heat & Water I Monitored Parking ” Laundry Facilities 5 On AA TA Route ^ Walking Distance to EMU! One & 'Pwo Bedroom Apts Available NOW! RestncUons Apply RiversEdge.org River's Edge |fSW€€t€St^ Deals In Town! U N IQ U E 1 .2 & 3 Bedroom Apt Homos • On th e B u s lin e • Minutes from EMU & UofM • iRAND NEW Exterlofe & Clubhouse • P e t i W elcome • $100NW|arGmCanl When You Move In* Evergreen Apartment Homes Call Today! 734-971-2132 3089 Woodland Hills On. Ann Arbop, Ml 48108 ^ ™mcKinley.« W iS l LIVE-WORK SHOPPUY ^ 'Limited time offer. Call for details. Charming 1 BDRM & Efficiencies between EMU & Downtown Ypsi. Quiet, Clean, Laundry, Heat, Parking $420- 560.734-429-0190 Dexter 1 bdrm. No dogs. $575/mo. + security, includes heat. 734-761-6061 DEXTER - Affordable housing, clean 1 bdrm, 500 sq^w/new windows. No pets! 734-426-8307 Dexter Schools 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $850/mo. Contact Jim Crowley 734-546-3412______________ Downtown Ypsi Near EMU 1 bdrm apt. New carpet, new paint. $575/mo. 734-476-9846 DUNDEE-New 2 and 3 bdrm apts., garage & appliances included, $750-$850. 734-649-0009 Falex Apts, efficency to 5 bdrm. Great apartments, Great deals. 484-1510 www.falexapts.com MANCHESTER - 1 bdrm w/yard. Walk to downtown. $500/mo. Terms neg. 734-475-0432 NEAR EMU APTS/ Houses. Efficiency,1,2,3 & 4 bdrms, starting @ $400. 734-218-4196/218-1985 Near EMU-Clean 3 bdrm avail, now. $750 includes heat. 1 st mo, 1/2 price. (734) 368-0676 Nicel bdrm. No smoke/pets. 957 Sheridan Ypsi. $550/mo. Avail Now.734-709-7089 Room, to share in 3 bdrm Apt., Near EMU, $320/mo includes ultilities. 417-4330. NOW LEASING! Brand New Oaks of Ann Arbor 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath 1 Car Garage $1249/mo, $300/Deposit Stone School, S. of 94 Call 9-5, Mon-Fri. Sec. 8 OK, 517-673-8661 OLD WESTSIDE -1 bdrm, private entrance, parking. No pets/ smoking. $750 includes heat & water. 734-474-2983 Old W. Side Ann Arbor 1 bdrm apt. in house $625. 734-665-2503 1 BDRM. APT.-in owneroccupied home. Close to St. Joe's & EMU. $475. 734-572-1112 & 481-1220 TWO MONTHS F R E E 'Smoke Free Buildings R i v e r o a k s A p a r tm e n t s o f S a l i n e (734)429-4583 ro<i801@pravide.net Apartments Furnished Chelsea large walkout basement apt., enjoy the country yet close to town $475. 734-846-6369 THE CHURCH at 1131 Church St. BOTH AVAIL FALL '07 4 BDRM, 2 BATH, 2-story great room, new wood floors, dining room, laundry, parking. LARGE EFFICENCY w/loft & office, cathedral ceilings, new wood floors, heat, laundry, parking. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net Apartment Unfurnished 2 bdrm in old church on EMU campus. Includes water. $600/mo + RENTED!!!_________________ Able to rent in Depot Town Ypsi. 1400sf, 2/3 bdrm, lots of hardwood. I $890/mo. 810-225-0706 ABOUT 1st MONTH RENT FREE NO App, Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm apts. near St. Joe's Only $575-$675. Washer /dryer, dishwasher, A/C, Balcony. 734-754-1950. ABOUT DEALS! 2 bdrm $500/mo. 1 bdrm $450/ mo. Low Security! E. Ypsi Twp. 734-320-6376 Adorable Ypsi - 2 bdrm washer/dryer, covered parking,! block to EMU $725 -$745,734-929-9525 1 room AnnArbor W side share. M/M/F 20s-30s. Wireless/cable, laundry, parking, near parks, bus. Clean, friendly, respectful. $475 +1/4 utilities + deposit. 917-776-7479 ANN ARBOR SUBLET Perfect for Psychotherapist or Massage Therapist. Large comfortable furnished office. Rent includes: utilities, covered parking, shared waiting & break rooms, copier & water dispenser. (734)213-3568; 646-5030 Downtown w/parking 200-2,216 sq' offices. Phoenix Co734-971-6850 Eisenhower Pkwy near Briarwood, 185 sf office + 88 sf storage, lots of parking. 734-260-6291 New Office/Warehouse Space - Many options. Yard space avail. US-23 &M-36. 517-861-6742 Newer house for rent, Ypsilanti Twp. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 car attached garage, full basement, appliances including washer & dryer. $1,500/mo + utilities. (734) 487-9091___________ Rent w/ option to buy for new 4 bdrm house. 2.5 bath, 2 car. Avail 3/1. Call 734-775-3496 EMU AREA Nice room, share kitchen & bath no smoke/ pets, $345. 734-461-6039 Furnished in Depot town area. Share kitchen/bath. $350 per mo. utilities . included.734-657-3448 Large Room $ 470+ utilities. Free cable TV & high-speed Internet service. 734-216-8441 Personals ( seek textual criticism peer for open ended, honest "both ways", Bible investigations. 810-333-2042 Business and Franchise Opportunities Popular NE location, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, neutral decor, full basement, 2 car attached garage, exceptional value. $1300/mo. 734-645-3225 2nd floor condo, Ypsi. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Huge walk-in closet. 1 MONTH FREE. $950. 657-4316 2, 3 & 4 Bdrm Ypsi Townhouses. $650-$890. Rent or Rent to own. Section 8 welcome. Rawsonville & 1-94. Call Joe 734-483-9983 Whitmore Lake -10 min. to Ann Arbor. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car, $925/mo. (734) 663-7111.____________ Ypsi Twp 2 bdrm,1 bath, garage, basement, washer /dryer 6152 Columbia Dr. $1100/mo. 485-0554 Ypsi Twsp/Ford Lk Harbour Cove: Nice 2 Bdrm 12 Bath, boat slip & carport $875 734-788-7559 SALINE ■ 400sq' w/ fireplace. Sound proofed room, $550+ utilities & taxes 734-429-9459 Waterworks Business Ctr Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared business center from $375 Other space plans avail. Call: Gerry 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc., Broker. WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq.' 5 offices, large conference room + open area. Ready. Gerry, Ann Arbor Assoc, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. ir'k'k'k'kir'k'kir'k'k'k'k Ypsi 3 bdrm house, new carpet/paint. $890. (734) 717-5208/ 734-678-3630 SALINE - 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2.5 garage. 2700 sf. $2000/mo. short term lease. 734-845-0442 3-Bdrm House for Rentto- Own w/finished basement. 1480 Rue Deauville, Ypsi. $1,300/ mo. 734-482-1705 YPSI-Near EMU! Furnished room, share kitchen & bath, no pets/smoke. $330. 734-484-4014 Avail 3 bdrm 2 bath, deck & porch, wood, fireplace, Saline Schools. Pets OK $1200+sec. RENTED!!! m .iciovme Everything Michigan Residential Washtenaw-Rental Ann Arbor 3 bdrm ranch, 2 car garage, fireplace, finish basement, $1,450/ mo. (734) 657-5497 3-4 Bdrm newly remodeled homes listed in Ypsilanti Area. Call 734-480-0675. Two Bdrm Dollhouse - Whitmore Lake. 15 min to Ann Arbor. Big Yard. Lake access. All Appliances. $775. 734-216-2354 2 bdrm house for rent. 2 car garage, fenced yard, washer/dryer. Ypsi area. $850/mo. 734-657-3448 Oupiex'Rental 4 bdrm ranch in Ypsi. $1150. w/ appliances water included. Larry: 734- 721-5073 or 323-0412 2 bdrm house w/ pole barn on 1 acre, Denton Rd between Geddes & Michigan Ave. $800. 734-461-1416 Senior Housing g g T t t T g T T r r Cross Street ^ Village Come home to affordable elegance in the restored historic Ypsi High School d Unique 1 & 2 bdrm q Apts, for adults 55+ ♦ Free Movie Theater ♦ Beauty Shop ♦ Heat included in Rent ♦ Near Depot Town 210 W. Cross Street 734.483.8300 'certain income guidelines apply. Equal Mousing Opportunity H 0^1668757-03 1 ^ Accounting and Finance 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 Professionai and Managerial Retail Sales and Agents Volunteers xxxxxxxxxxxx: 1 bdrm Duplex w/shared basement 8 garage. Jackson Rd. $650/mo & utilities. 734-994-3480 Aah, Pristine Ypsi Twp 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Rent-to-own, $1250/mo. 734-972-0959 About the Best! 1722 W. LibertyAnnArbor2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, appliances$ 1200. 223-0672 ACCESSA/IEW LAKE Bright, pristine, 2 bdrm, oak floors, 2/3 acre site. $895. 810-231-5041 ADOREABLE, AFFORDABLE, AVAIL NOW. Huge 2 bdrm. Garage, laundry, A/C, $950. 734-663-7310 ANN ARBOR - 1.5 Bdrm lofted apt. West side, $900, free utilities and laundry. 734-485-0829 Ann Arbor - 1802 Abbott West - Clean 3 bdrm, new carpet, off street parking, yard $900+. 734-216-4823 /994-9150 ANN A R BO R -2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer, pets ok. Avail mid Feb. $950 includes utilities. 734-891-6989 Affordable nice, 3 bdrm w/updates, fenced . Sec 8 OK Ypsi Twp 485-5707 . Ann Arbor 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, deck, front porch, C/A, very clean, $1250. RENTED!! Ann Arbor - 4 bdrm, $2,700/ mo. or best. Pets/Section 8 OK. 734-564-9977 Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 2 bath, 1500sf, fenced yard, near downtown. Avail now. 734-276-1119 ANN A R BO R -A GEM! Dog OK. W. Side, 2 bdrm. Garage, Laundry, No smoke, Snow/yard care on us A/C. $1325. (734) 646-8999 Washtenaw/Golfside Rd.- 2200 sq ft., $1500/mo. Email: darkhorse69@ comcast.net, for pics/etc. Willis - Small 1 bdrm trailer on private land $400/mo. + utilities. 734-461-2975.____________ YPSI - 2 bdrm in nice neighborhood washer/dryer $825/mo. 313-350-2297______________ YPSI - 4 bdrm homes, basement, updated, garage, must see! Sec. 8 OK. $1375 734-216-3302 YPSI 3 bdrm, 2.5 car nice neighborhood 1362 Fall River, $1100. Sec 8 OK. Avail Feb. 734-216-1640. Ypsi 3 bdrm house on Dakota St. Avail now, fenced yard.$900 734- 944-7101/313-999-4359 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Accounting and Financing Specialist Ann Arbor Welding Supply seeks a candidate for both it's parent and subsidiary, to perform all A/P functions, deposits and petty cash. Candidates should have HS diploma or equivalent and be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook and Quickbooks. 1 year of A/P experience preferred. Fax resume with job title in subject line to: 734-572-1072 Attn: HR Dept.- email: hr@mitchell homemedical.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. EOE Assistant Controller FT, for high volume retail store in Ann Arbor. Accounting/payroll backrouno, strong computer experience & excellent communication skills required. Send resume & salary requirement to aacontrolier@ comcast.net. ANN ARBOR - Very nice SALINE - Large 1 bdrm, 3 bdrm, 2 bath upper, cherry floors, free heat, wood floors, laundry, AC $500/mo. 734-482.4504 & deck. $1100. 429-1461 SALINE- Spacious 2 bdrm near town. New carpet, electric + security f e o . 734-429-7395 Spacious Whitmore Lake 2 bdrm, near downtown Ann Arbor $650 includes heat/water 313-537-2667 Willis - Cheap, clean apts. Efficiencies, 1 8 2 bdrms Avail Now! $450/ mo. 8 up 734-368-0676 Y P S I-1 bdrm, 2nd fir, secured entry, recently remodeled, $550/mo. 313-506-2553______________ YPSI - 2 bdrm, free off street parking, $450/mo. 734-945-2495 ANN ARBOR - West side, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, separate entrance studio, private laundry. $1300 includes utilities. (734) 260-3743 ANN ARBOR -k W. SIDE 2 bdrm upper. Includes heat 8 water. Washer/ dryer.$925.734-476-7501 Ann Arbor ■ W.Side 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, storage, parking. $825. Avail 3/1. 734-717-4346. Ann Arbor W. side. Quiet area. Spacious 1 bdrm, laundry, parking. No pets Avail. $675 734-426-3724 Attn Google 8 Others! W AnnArbor 2 bdrm, YPSI/EMU- Spacious $900 + . (734) 665-261 efficiency, parking, --------------------------- laundry. $515 includes utilities 810-571-0418. basement. No smoi(e,^et Ypsilanti - Loft efficiency in old church on EMU campus. $430/month + utilities. RENTED__________ Ypsi Twp. - Newly remodeled 2 bdrm, quiet neighbor hood, large yard, plenty of parking $645. 734-730-5671 Commercial, industrial and Retaiis-Rent Attn! LARGE 1 bdrm. Saline, $650 + gas /electric. No dogs. 734-709-0095; 944-8134 COZY, Available Brick 2 bdrm, oak floor. 922 Lutz Ann Arbor. $850+ Reid Real Estate 734-429-1100 Dexter Wonderful 2 bdrm, great room, laundry, 1800 sq ft, residential area.734-426-4381 ANN ARBOR - Beautiful ranch on private estate, 2200 sq', 2 bdrm, 2 bath, huge living room, formal dining room, den, 2 car $2200/mo. 734-480-9162 Ann Arbor - Campus area OR Old West Side, 4 bdrm homes w/fireplace, garage, $1600 each 313-570-9626. Ann Arbor East Side 3 Bdrm House. Large back yard. Newly remodeled. $1,100 Call 734-994-3480 Ann Arbor - Near M-14. 3 bdrm house, 1 -1/2 baths, AC, 2 car garage. Good Condition. $1200/mo + utilities. 734-995-3365 ANN ARBOR NE. King Elementary School, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath w/ master jacuzzi. 2600 sq. ft. plus large finished walkout bsmt w/ full bath, wooden deck, brick patio, gas fireplace, 2 car garage. $2250/mo. 734-904-9168. Ann Arbor - New 3 bdrms, luxury bath, 2 car, private park, open plan, fireplace $1850/mo. 734-717-6582 YPSI 3 bdrm ranch. Sec 8 welcome. Appliances. Available immediately, $900/mo. 734-424-0917 YPSI AREA 3 bdrm, Belleville schools, carport, fenced in backyard $900/mo. 734-587-3603 YPSI - Avail now, 3 bdrm brick ranch, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $1095. 734-972-8587 YPSI - FULLY FURNISED Gorgeous! 4 bdrm 2 bath 2.5 garage, 2,100sf, MUST SEE! Sec 8 OK. $1775+ Utilities. Vic 734-788-3322 Ypsilanti - 2 bdrm, large fenced yard, washer/ dryer. Updated $750/mo. 734-645-2000 ★ YPSILANTI ★ 3 bdrm, 1600 sq ft home with basement, garage on double lot. Could be 0 down or rent to own. Call 734-521-0235 Ypsilanti 3 bdrm. Section 8 OK. Basement, washer/dryer $900. 734-276-3368 333 S. Main, Beautifully Redone 2400sf Retail. Unbeatable Price! 761-6163 or 761-6170 curtiscommercialllc.com Eberwhite - 2 bdrm, laundry, no pets/smoke. $755/mo. 2 mos. free rent w/14 mo. lease 734-678-5289_______________ MILAN-2 bdrm, C/A, appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ref., no dogs. $650.734-439-4050 Another Ann Arbor News Classified ad that worked. Piace your ad today! Available Now! 3 bdrm in Sugarbrook area on McCarthy, no basement, no pets, $900. + utilites 8 security. Call Mon-Fri. (734) 484-4180____________ AVAILABLE NOW ★ Ypsi Twp, 3 bdrm, $850/mo. Another Rented Property WOO HOO! YPSiLANTI-Greene Farm Sub. Lease/option. New 1850sf 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, CA, gas fireplace, appliances. $1600+ 248-755-5472 YPSILANTI TWP. - Newly decorated, 2 bdrm ranch, garage, $800/mo. No pets. 734-485-4773 Ypsi Near Ford Lake. Recently remodeled 3bdrm back yard garage $1150 SectionBok 734/320-1998 Affordable-2200 sf w arehouse w/office. A/C. S. Industrial Ann Arbor lots of parking. 734-260-6291 2 bdrm duplex, 2nd floor. $700/mo, 279 S. Harris Rd, Ypsi Twp. No pets, 734-482-1949 Ann Arbor 5,000 - 15,000 sq' W. Jackson Rd. Light mfg, assembly, warehouse w/office space. 1-602-553-1180 Ann Arbor Highly visible retail location downtown IK-2400 sq' on-site parking Phoenix Co 971-6850 Milan - 5000 sq ft, $5 per sq ft, build to suit, avail. Now! (734) 216-6639 ALL REMODELED Large 1 bdrm w/Free mo Rent 8 Heat w/No app. fee. Ypsi. $450. 754-1950 ANN ARBOR - Brand new 3 bdrm, 2 bath condo, $1650/neg, 1st month free, 734-330- 3654, info and pics at epsteinenterprises.net We are proud to use recycled newsprint Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental 1 Bdrm condo. High ceilings, hardwood, AC, deck,basement,washer/ dryer. PetsOK $800 734-276-3215______________ AAAHHHI Ann Arbor N. W. luxury 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, attached garage, A/C, 2600 sq', no smoke/ pets, $1800/mo+ utilities. Security dep. 734- 747-6455, 368-7403. All Appliances - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. 1 st mo. Free! $950. Ann Arbor. Call 810-229-2011 Ann Arbor- 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse. Great location. Large, attached garage $1450. 734-476-2472______________ ANN ARBOR - A must see, Georgetown condo w/ garage, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Avail now $990. 352-262-9641 West side, 2 bdrm, $750/mo. Includes heat. 734-665-2206 Whitmore Lake - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished walkout, appliances, C/A, $1075/ mo. 248-396-4030 Whitmore Lake - House $750 8 Duplex $650 Nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/ dryer. 734-878-6253. 1 bdrm on Ford Lake, all utilities paid, washer 8 dryer, stove 8 refrigerator, private driveway, patio 8 dock, $ 1 ,000/mo. (734) 482-1949 Lake Property and Recreational Rental Hamburg - Ore Lake access, for rent 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car heated garage, walkout, large corner lot w/ private park 2 lake accesses. Safe 8 great for kids 8 adults, Brighton Schools. Serious inquires only. $950 + utilities 8 sercurity deposit. (248) 974-2051 Portage Lake - 2 bdrm w/fireplace 8 large yard 734-994-0447 or 734-662-2315 Whitmore Lake - Minutes from Ann Arbor and Brighton. Beautifully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath lake house w/dock. $1700/neg. Cal! 734-665- 5552 or 734-904-0640. Avail Now! 2531 Esch, Ann Arbor 3 bdrm,2.5 bath, 2 car, A/C, full basement, porch. Between Packard 8 S Industrial near Eisenhower $1450 neg.RENTED! Avail Now! Country setting 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car unattached garage, $900/mo. 734-483-2640 Avail Now, House or Office, 2000sf, Packard Hewitt 8 Golfside area. $1500/mo. 734-528-4486 CANTON- 3 bdrm, 2bath, fireplace A/C, Cherry Hill Village area. 1 +acre pole barn. Newly updated $1490. 734-433-2348 Chelsea Retreat ■ Rent or lease to own 4 bdrm w/ big windows. In woods, $1,750/mo. 310-924-7667 itY t f l CLASSIFIEDS WORK DEXTER - Very Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, on 7 acres, 15 min to Ann Arbor$ 1300 734-426-9437 Downtown Ann Arbor Immediate occupancy 3 bdrm, 4 bath, AC, 1 car garage 1800 sq' $ 1200+ tenants pay all utilities 302 Hiscock Call Today! 734-996-1991 EMU - 5 bdrms, 1 bath house w/ lots of private parking Avail. 05/07, $1600 +utilities 734-662-9228._____________ Avail Fall - 4 bdrm, 2 bath house across from Big House! Includes free tailgates! New kitchen, wood floors, parking, laundry. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net Ypsi -Remodeled 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Near West Middle 8 EMU. $1350/mo. 734-383-7980 YPSI TWP -2 bdrm, carport, full basement, good neighborhood, $800/mo Please Call 734-439-8381 YPSI TWP - 3 bdrm, 2 car garage, bsmt, $950. Section 8 ok. 734-485-3668 Ypsi Twp. New 2400 sq' 4 bdrm, 4 bath finished basement, 2 car attached A must see! Sect 8 ok. $2200/mo. 847-847-8365. Ypsi Twp-Remodeled 3 bdrm,1 bath,Ail Appliances, fenced yard, garage, no basement $1050 734-646-8947 YPSI TWP 3 bdrm. Sec. 8, appliances, Avail Now! 291 Dakota, $1100. 734-945-6300 A Fully furnished home to share w/ 1 adult male Smoker OK. Very nice $550. 734-971-5765 ANN ARBOR Burns Park Share quiet home w/ . young professionals, walk to downtown $390/ mo. 734-341-5443 Ann Arbor Share House Laundry, parking, yard near Co-op. $410/Mo+ utilities. 662-3043 Frank Ann Arbor. Spacious 1 , bdrm off West Park. Sublet Now-Aug. Balcony, walk-in closet more! $650/neg. 996-8589_______ Lake Community furnished , 10 min. to Ann Arbor, $385 + utilities. No smoke, 734-426-2499 YPSI - 2 bdrm apt to sublet, free off street parking, $450/mo + utilities, cats OK. 734-945-2495 Storage Space, Garage and Paridng-Rent Martz Rd., Ypsi Twp. 24x40, insulated, electric over-head door, $450/ mo. 86x36, 5 bays, 12 ft. over-head doors. Harris Rd. $1650/mo. all or part. (734) 482-1949 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Available now, 8 miles west of Chelsea. 2 bdrm on acre, 2 baths, $850 + deposit. 734-665-3027 Dicken Woods - 3 Bdrm, hardwood floors, 1.5 bath, 2 fireplaces, ranch, fenced backyard. 2 111 Stephen Terrace. Rent/ buy option. Move-in condition 734-604-9773 Grass Lake-4 bdrm home in the village w/spacious kitchen needs a good family. All appliances. 25 min from Ann Arbor. $900/mo. 734-461-9152 Homes for Rent Starting at $699 per mo. Close to 1-94 8 127. Sun Homes at Windham Hills 1-800-923-9581. Skyline/Clayton Retailers Irish Hills - 3 bdrm ranch, basement, 2 car attached, huge lot. No Pets $950/mo. 734-513-3218 Willis-Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, Lincoln school $1175 461-1362 Vacation Spots, time Share and Cottages-Rent Naples, Florida Lovely 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Water views, 1.5 miles to beach. Avail Feb, Apr 8 May. $4,000/mo. Owner 516-732-0566 WINTER BEAK CONDOS Shanty Creek, Bellaire Ml 2/23-3/2. Pompano Beach FL, 2/24-3/3. 2 bdrm units.734-475-8336 ACCOUNTANT CITY OF BRIGHTON FINANCE DEPARTMENT Seeking qualified applicants for a full time Accountant position for the City of Brighton, Michigan. This position is a non-union administrative position reporting directly to the Assistant Finance Director. Duties 8 Responsibilities include coordinating and processing payroll, cash receipt and bank account reconciliations, maintenance of the accounting records and fingncial reports, coordinator of the fixed asset records, processing of insurance claims, assistance in preparing for the annual financial audit, assistance in developing budget documents, assistance in reviewing the utility billing process, and assistance in reviewing the purchase order and account payable processes. Necessary Minimum Qualifications include: An Associate's Degree in Business Administration (with an emphasis in accounting and/or bookkeeping from an accredited college or university, two years experience reconciling bank accounts, and two years experience processing payroll; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The salary range for this position is $39,775 - $47,729. Interested qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, college transcripts and three professional references to: Accountant Position City Clerk/Human Resources Director City of Brighton 200 N. First St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. A copy of the full position description is available at the following link from the City's website www.brightoncity.org. EOE. AUTO DEALERSHIP BILLER Full-time position - Experience in preparation of documents for licensing, titling, and financing automobiles preferred, but will train a person who is a quick learner with a positive attitude. Apply in person or submit resume to: O'Hara Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc 1111 W. Michigan Ave Corner ofM-52 8 U.S. 12 Clinton, Ml 49236 (517) 456-6555 Controller Colorbdk Inc is a developer and distributor of consumer products to major retailers. This position will have ownership of the activities of the Accounting Dept and responsible for the following month end closing 8 preparation financial package, external audits, payment of commissions 8 royalties, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.'Qualified candidates will have a BA in accounting, 4 - 6 years accounting experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment, 2+ years of supervisory experience, experience with integrated financial and reporting systems, strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, challenge, and motivate people, must be a "working Manager" and hands on when appropriate, experience with Great Plains and OLAP-based reporting a plus. Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to hresources® colorbok.com ABSOLUTELY A L L CASH Do you earn $800/day? Candy Vending Route. 30 machines+candy. All for $9,995. 800-892-1970 "We'll Match Any Price" ALL CASH BUSINESS Local candy vending route. $50K/yr. potential. 30 machines + candy. $5,995 Call Now! 800-704-5414 A+ TRAVEL BUSINESS PT effort, FT income. Under $0-$500 minimum investment 248-802-3594 Build your future. Exclusive Service Distributorship. Start up under $10K, 6 figure potential, not MLM. 734-604-3905. CAREER OPPORTUNITY Fitness Tech., the nation's leading health and fitness consulting company, has sales positions available. Experience helpful but good people skills are more important. Extensive overnight travel required. Excellent advancement opportunities. $35K to $50K to start. Contact Sean 877-348-8324______________ FAMILY HAIR SALON y Complete training 8 support y ' Established Clientele y Attractive Financing Available Fantastic Sams World's #1 Full Service Hair Care Franchise. 800-771-1239 ext. 12 fantasticsamsmi.com Full Service Restaurant for lease Growing Community. 20 min. from AnnArbor 734-709-1780 International Health firm needs distributors who want to work from home. 6 figure + income potential taking calls Mon - Fri, 10 am-8 pm. 517-486-4412 SALON/BARBER SHOP for sale, corner location, near campus, $11,500 734-482-2480 Take control of your own Financial Destiny, Own your own an established Flower/Gift Shop/ Greenhouse. Located west of Ann Arbor in a small but, growing community good traffic counts usiness needs a owner operator. Only shop in town. Business is priced at $39,500 with favorable building lease or purchase option. Phoenix Realty Advisers, Call Jody Leatherberry, 517-230-6633. ChildCare Employment Mortgage Sales-No experience needed will train.Experienced Reps we pay better than anyone. Prime Financial Group, 734-697-2222 TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS IBM Corporation Southfield, Ml surrounding locations and various locations throughout the U.S. We are looking for experienced Technical Professionals, including but not limited to Engineers, Software Engineers, IT Architects/ Specialists,System Analysts/ Administrators, Technical Managers. Tech-Support ^ e c ia lists. Computer Systems Professionals, Market Intelligence Analysts, and Business Consultants. Competitive salary and benefits. Preferred ^ ^ ^ experience in Java, C + + ,Un ix /L in u x ,AIX , ^ ^ SQL, UML, or SAP. etc. Bachelor's or Master's degrees required. ______________________________ or equivalent. Send resumes to IBM, Box Accountant, Degreed, RIR019, 71 Fifth Avenue, Professional PT leads to 5th Floor, NY, NY 10003 FT Washtenaw Coun^ -------------------------------- Area, working with different companies. Send resumes to admin@ adcaccounting.biz Babysitter, P/T for 5 8 6 year olds in Ann Arbor home. Flexible hours 3:30-7pm. Must be a non-smoker and have own transportation. Contact Stacy 734-216-2166 Childcare for infant from loving, mature caregiver willing to do housework in Northville home. Nonsmoker, own transportation, family raising experience 8 references req. Contact 248-703-6420. CHILD CARE Lead PK Teacher needed for learning center in Ann Arbor. 734-332-0062 INFANT 8 TODDLER-FT Caregivers needed. E x perience required. Come Dayca Saline Early Childhood Center- Seeking infant toddler caregiver. Mon- Fri 9-6. Call 734-429-9292 SUPER SITTER! Needed for two girls (3 8 5) in our west side Ann Arbor home. After school Mon, Thurs and Fri AM + misc flexible hours. Possible F/T summer. You must have child care experience w/excellent references, reliable transportation and be a nonsmoker. Your desire for having fun, playing inside and out, reading and laughing Is required. EOE. Call Julie at 734-741-2594 or e-mail: JASvinicki@aol.com Computer and Technical Find it Here! In the classifieds. Entry Level Accounting. Local Canton based company seeking an entry level accountant with a bachelor's degree. For immediate consideration please apply at: www. ademployment.com Database Programmer Lincoln schools www.lincoln.k12.mi.us Closing date Feb 12 2007 We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE'USE THE NEWS Wanted to Rent [ Residential Livingston-Rental Ann Arbor- Garage w/ electric for wood siding paint. Willing to insulate 8 heat. 612-812-3145. Avail Feb 1, 3 bdrm ranch. Huge garage 8 Whitmore lake access $1000. 810-923-6654 Brighton Ranch for Rent $1100 - 3 Bdrm 1 Bath. jyothimath@hotmaii. com Call 810-844-0560 zranch.blogspot.com Hartland 3 bdrnn 2 bath newer home $ 1 ,200/mo. (248) 568-5691 Lake Columbia Area. 15 min S of Jackson, beautiful setting 3-4 bdrm ranch walkout, 3 bath, stream running through property. $995/mo. No Smoke. Winn Brokerage (517) 784-8833 Manufactured Housing-Rental GRASS LAKE - Village 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 24x24 Garage, Fenced Yard. Pets OK! $850/Mo. 734-260-6928. Ann Arbor - Recently remodeled, 1 bdrm $550/month. 1 year lease. RENTED!! Apts in Ypsi Efficiency $425, 1 bedroom $500. New appliances,utilities included 734.507.0244. Avail 1 bdrm, carpeted, 1 mile W of city, no pets, Private entry $575/mo + Deposit 734-665-3027 Avail EMU area 1 bdrm $500/mo. Heat/parkinq included, laundry facinty on-site. 734-434-5147 BEAUTIFUL Whitmore Lk Large 2 bdrm. on private park. Patio,C/A, new carpet 8 appliances. $655. Specials! 313-350-5193 Ann Arbor Condo-Newer end unit. 1340sf. 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, garage. $1,450. 734-330-4696. Ann Arbor - Modern condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, • study, screened porch, garage, 1165 sq. ft, all appliances. Liberty 8 I- 94. $1,150/mo. Call 734-604-3353 or hei7di@yahoo.com Ann Arbor NE 3 bdrm 2 bath newer quiet private, sunny, upgrades, garage $1400. 734-277-6561 Ann Arbor SE. New 2 bdrm 2 bath! Cathedral ceilings, . all appliances, attached garage. $1150. 734-323-9996 Mobile homes for rent Quiet lakefront community 20 min. from Ann Arbor. 734-323-3765; 734-864-1343 I Northern M ichigan Property-Rent House 8 Apt Dexter $1150 Dexter Apt $850. Milan house $985. 734- 323-2712; 734-426-8913 Kerrytown- 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, jacuzzi, large kitchen, laundry. 2 parking spaces $1,900/mo. 248- 643-4492 Newly remodeled cottage on Lake Charlevoix, 4 bdrms. In Boyne City. 10 min. from Boyne Mtn. If interested call or go to 734-483-4442 boynegetaway.com Office Space-Rent Avail. ISOOsf, very clean, 3 bdrm, all appliances, must see. Nature setting. $1295/mo. 313-510-8635. Large 3 bedroom ranch, 2 bath, family room/ fireplace and living room. $1200. Heat included. Milan, 734-439-8569 NE Ann Arbor - UM Med Center, Pfizer, N campus. Remodeled 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, new hardwood floors/kitchen. $1500/mo 734-663-9888. PINCKNEY-Whitewood Lake, ISOOsf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, 2.5 car garage, $1500 w/ . maint. 810-231-2778 PINCKNEY AREA-2 bdrm duplexes. $490 8 $550. No pets. 734-662-8669 ' Salem Twp ■ Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath w/ garage, minutes from U-M $1600/mo. 734-476-8583 4 bdrm. Portage Lake - beutifully refurbished waterfront, 2 car garage. $1200. 734-426-9437 Adoptions Birthdays Carpoolsand Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Legals Cemetery Lots and Monuments Cemetery Plots (4) at Knollwood Memorial Park. Regularly priced at $1000 each, will sell all for $2000. 734-483-8332 We are proud to use recycled newsprint Rooms For Rent Avail Now -Old Westside Nice quiet home on bus line, near campus. Big room $500 734-320-6665 Access 2310 Packard near Hewitt Today! Elmer Realty 734-528-1100 New 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath house in Dexter schools Westridge Sub. $1800. PetsOK. 734-4177108 CLEAN ROOM, in YPSI. $375/mo. all utilities included. 734-482- 1908, or 734-635-7220 LOST - DOG Tall black lab mix with white patch on chest. 734-480-3424 LOST Shih Tzu - 8 lbs, name is "Minnie", Black and white, last seen Jan. 24th on Jennings 8 Trotters Ln near Independence Lake Park. 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Amcor PET Packaging North America, a worldwide leader in the packaging industry, seeks a Production Material Database Administrator for their Manchester, Ml headquarters, near Ann Arbor. In this position, you will be responsible for the set-up of and data entry into a new part ordering system at Amcor PET Packaging plants. This includes the collection, standardization and accurate entry of MRO master data in SAP. To qualify, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience in an industrial environment working with MRO parts. An Associate's degree in Industrial Technology/ Applied Science and tool crib clerk experience preferred. Knowledge of parts inventory distribution, and MRO parts and computerized maintenance management systems; basic problem solving skills; and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. You must also be computer literate. Work for an industry leader who strives for business excellence and rewards innovation and performance with a competitive salary, extensive benefits package, and tuition reimbursement. Interested candidates, please visit our web site at ww/w.amcorpetjobs.com to apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified. No third party responses or phone calls, please. Valuing Workforce Diversity. AMCOR PET PACKAGING NORTH AMERICA iikmom<o C6 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 Director of Information Technology and Services Integrated Health Associates (IHA) is southeastern Michigan's premier primary care physician group. We provide care in 28 locations throughout four counties in southeastern Michigan for a population of more than 235,000 active patients. We have an excellent opportunity for a Director of Information Technology and Services to direct IS operations including computer operations, technical support, systems analysis and programming. Will also direct database management, telecommunications, and IS training. Establishes technical priorities, standards and procedures. Ensures sufficient systems capacity for organizational needs. Requires an MIS degree and/or 6 years related experience. IHA offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including; paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: Mary Kate Stewart, Human Resources Manager at employment® ihacares.com or fax to 866-282-8067 Software Engineer INVIA is a leading, Ann Arbor based medical imaging company, expanding to pursue new opportunities. You are a self-starter, top problem solver, passionate about quali^, small team oriented, experienced at solving complex problems, documenting designs 8 developing test plans. Skills include C-i- + or C # , .Net, ODD, & database design. UNIX or medical Imaging experience is a plus. 4 + years of experience; BS in CS, E E, Mathematics, or related. Email resume with cover letter to: inviahr® inviasolutions.com System Administrator Rapidly expanding statewide service company is seeking an IT professional to work in our state of the art facility. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience. Experience/requirements ; Database management, Windows NT 3.51 >. Microsoft SQL 6.0>, PC setup/deployment, VOIP, and phone systems. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefit package. Qualified candidates may send resume to M- 23908 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. We are seeking a senior Web Application Developer. 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Candidate must possess the desire to learn new skills 8 take on a wide variety of projects. Commensurate salary 8 benefits. Resume 8 salary requirements; Director. HR - WEB P.O. Box 9060 Farmington Hills, Ml 48333 Fax: 248-848-3771. Email: Barb.Cheyne ©concrete.org Workstatlon/Network Support Sisters IHM, seeks individual to provide workstation and networking support in a Microsoft networking environment. Qualifications: TCP/IP networking skills; software license management; familiarity with AD configuration; Microsoft Office; experience with two or more of the following: MS SQL Server, Citrix, Veritas Backup Exec, or Cisco PIX firewall, router, VPN configuration; Associate degree or equivalent work experience; team work and "on-cair availability. Send cover letter, resume and compensation expectations to: Human Resources, 610 W. Elm Avenue, Monroe, Ml 48162 Immediate Opening Adrian, Michigan based Gleaner Life Insurance Society: Immediate opening - small home office, big career opportunity with a growing organization. Be part of our Information Technology Department. Primary knowledge will include COBOL, CICS, and VSAM. Must have MIS/IT/Computer Science degree, associate or bachelor or work experience equivalent. Please submit qualifications by e-mail to jgoulart@gleanerlife.org or fax to 517-263-2460 MISPRINTS Notice of error shall be reported to the Classified Department. Thank You The News is not responsible for more than the cost of that part of the ad rendered valueless by the error. Driver A NEW JO B FOR THE NEW YEAR! No Experience Necessary- We Offer Company Sponsored CDL-A Training. Grad Sign-On Bonus, Immediate Medical, Guaranteed Hometime, and Much More! 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Salary commensurate with work experience 8 skills Send resume to : Hardwood Solutions Inc. 680 East Industrial Chelsea, Ml 48118 Retail Optical Career Opportunities at D.O.C Optics! Opportunities available for experienced opticians, sales professionals and management candidates. Great benefits, competitive wage 8 an excellent commission plan! Complete an application at any D.O.C location, fax resume to 248-353-4171 or email resume to careers@docoptics.com ROOFERS Experienced only! 734-667-3961 Security - Immediately hiring armed 8 unarmed courtesy patrol officers. We are a growing company with great potential for advancement. Call today. 734-528-9000 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2007 w w w .m liv e .c om /c la s s ifie d s CLASSIFIEDS I C7 SECURITY OFFICERS - The Wackenhut Corporation has openings for Full-time Security Officers in the Dundee and Chelsea area. $10.00 plus benefits. 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You will also provide technical support for Project Engineers/Managers, customers and production facilities as needed to support processing in product modifications and new launches for injection, one-step and/or two-step stretch blow molding fields. Requirements include injection and/or blow experience, as well as technical discipline certification or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology, with 2-4 years of experience in a research and development laboratory or the manufacturing industry. You must have fundamental understanding of plastics - from PET-reiated to injection/blow molding processes and package performance testing. Also needed is strong analytical/malhematical aptitude along with problem solving skills. Candidate must possess proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and PLM along with excellent communication skills. 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Medical NEW SURGICAL b CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER HIRING SPECIALIZED CLINICAL STAFF Foote Health System, with our clinical partner the University of Michigan Health System, is establishing a Cardiovascular Center in Jackson which will include open heart surgery. Currently recruiting for: Clinical Nurse Managers Operating Room RNs Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner Pre- and Post-Op RNs Surgical Cardiovascular Physician Assistant Cath Lab RNs and Techs Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist Meet Our Cardiovascular Leadership Team: Thursday, February 8 4:00 p.m. ■ 7:00 p.m. Campus Inn Huron Room 615 Huron Street Ann Arbor, Michigan Call Clinical Recruiter Pat Hill at 517.841.7994 for more information. MEDICAL OFFICE BILLER Established Internal Medical practice is seeking a full time Billing Team Leader to fill an open position in our Ann Arbor location. 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Please apply on line at www.UMjobs.org, Job ID 6374. A Non-Discriminative, Affirmative Action Employer. At the University of Michigan Hospital, The Difference is YOU. University of Michigan Health System Adults can't read and You can help! Washtenaw Literacy To volunteer, please call 734-879-1320 C8 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classlfieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 YOUR LIFE YOUR CAREER A New Year’s resolution th a t's easy to keep — w o rk in paradise! If you're a hardworking, outgoing team player w ho w an ts to w o rk on board a c ru ise ship in Hawai i, consider join in g NCL America. 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At Fresenius Medical Care, the difference you make is in the relation^ ships you build with your patients and by providing UltraCare® - our team approach to care giving. We are currently hiring a Part-Time Staff Nurse for our Romulus and West Ann Arbor clinics. Qualified candidates must possess; • Current RN Licensure • Experience in Med/Surg or ICU nursing is preferred A comprehensive training program Is provided. We offer flexible work schedules, a competitive salary and benefits package and an annual uniform allocation. To apply, please contact Je ff Gifford at; Jeff.Gifford© fmc-na.com or fax: (734) 955-6971. EOE Find it Here! In the classifieds. Nurse Manager IHA's Primary Pediatrics is seeking a full-time highly-skilled and experienced Nurse Manager. Candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent clinical skills, and be project/ goal oriented. This position will provide professibnal clinical leadership and oversight, supervise the existing nursing staff, be self directed and able to work with team members to reach common objectives. Previous pediatric, clinical management and computer experience is required, and must be licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Please e-mail Nancy Kelley at Nancy_Kelley@ihacares. com or fax to (866)282-8067. E m a il re s um e s to : s h ip b o a rd em p lo ym e n t@ n c L c om eoe Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident. 1692318-02 ©2007 NCL C0F?P0RATI0N LTD. SHIPS’ REGISTRY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Project Engineer- Paw Paw, Ml The Coca-Cola Company Join The Coca-Cola Company os a Project Engineer at our manufacturing facility in Paw Paw, Ml. 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Job ID; 7274 The Coca-Cola Company Is on Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of its employees, customers and consumers. S u b s c r ib e ! Call 994-NEWS or 1(800) 589-6397. — THE* ANN ARBOR NEWS COMMITTED • Connected • Complete f I Emergent BioSolutions— the sole producer of the FDA-licensed Anthrax Vaccine— is experiencing tremendous growth and success. As a result, we are seeking qualified professionals to join us as: Project Engineer #07-009 Will provide leadership in the management of capital projects focusing on capacity increase, process optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance improvements. Candidate will lead projects from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and validation and be responsible for creating and adhering to project budgets and schedules, performing work in accordance with internal SOPs and good Engineering Practices, and ensuring compliance with the following regulations: cGMP, MIOSHA, EPA, DEQ, and all other applicable State and Federal codes. Must work well within teams and be effective in leading meetings with the customer, other project stakeholders, and external consultants during all phases of the project. Strong process engineering background, fermentation experience, management of facilities. HVAC projects. Building Management Systems, and PMP certification is a plus, but not a requirement. Light lifting not to exceed 50 lbs. Less than 10% travel is expected for performing FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and attending seminars. 8+ years of project management experience in a cGMP environment. BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. Emergent offers a competitive compensation/benefits package To apply, please visit our website at www.emergentblosolutlons.com; e-mail your resume to veringd@ebsl.com; fax to (517) 327-7202; or mall your resume to: Emergent BioSolutions Human Resources 3500 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lansing, Ml 48906 Emergent is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity in Its workforce. protected by e m e r g e n t biosolutions"' w ww. emergentbiosolutions. com NURSES b HOME HEALTH AIDS Needed immediately. All shifts available. Please send resume to: Watson Health Care, 5909 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or fax 734-528-5060 OFFICE HELP -Must have computer and people skills. Will train. FT, PT,apply in person Kirshner Chiropractic 1412 Ecorse Road. Ypsi PHYSICAL THERAPIST sought for Rehabilitation health center and outpatient physical therapy clinic located in Ann Arbor, able to work 15 hours per week. Excellent compensation 734-971-9790 We are proud to use recycled newsprint “Come build the company of t h e a r e Fred Hassan, CEO Schering-Plough Our plans for tomorrow are as bold as yours. Schering-Plough has new drugs on the horizon, new partnerships and a renewed dedication to leadership, values and hard work — the same qualities that made us an industry leader for decades. Each day, we grow our relationships and establish the trust of doctors and patients alike, while providing them with a steady flow of the most innovative and effective science-based medicines and services. As we strive to achieve these goals, our commitment to building a diverse, global, highly skilled workforce has become even stronger, with performance driven incentives, leading edge training and development, and excellent opportunities for professional advancement. “We are building a new and special kind of healthcare company. The change, the excitement, the opportunity are infectious.” We have opportunities available in the following areas: Global Clinical Research & Development Global Regulatory Affairs Drug Safety & Metabolism Pharmaceutical Sciences Project Planning and Licensing Discovery Research Global Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing Animal Health - R & D and Technical Services Global Technical Services Engineering Maintenance and Facilities Services Global Strategic Sourcing Global Quality Manufacturing Schering-Plough Research Institute - The passion to achieve pharmaceutical breakthroughs is at the core of everything we do at Schering-Plough Research Institute (SPRI), the worldwide pharmaceutical research arm of Schering-Plough. Headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ, SPRI comprises a number of state-of-the-art drug discovery facilities and laboratories that offer our scientists the most advanced technologies available in drug discovery and development. Worldwide, our employees are pursuing new leads in targeted therapeutic areas and assembling a product pipeline designed to address today's — and tomorrow’s — pressing health care issues. With an annual R&D budget of almost $2 billion, SPRI promises to remain on the cutting edge of pharmaceutical science. As part of the new Schering-Plough team, you'll benefit from strong leadership, a new vision and an empowering corporate culture...while enjoying a very competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information and to apply, visit us online at; www.schering-plough.com/careers. From wherever you are in your career, to wherever you want to be, SPRI can be the driving force to help you get there. Enhancing lives, saving lives and making your life more rewarding - is what we're all about at the Schering-Plough Research Institute. Look for our future hiring events, where you can make a bold career statement and work with the best. We value the diversity of our global workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer. Positions available for RNs, LPNs, £r CNAs Immediate Openings 3-11 & Midnight Shifts. 8 £r 12 Hour shifts Riverview of Ann Arbor 355 Huron View Blvd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Tel: 734-761-3800 Fax: 734-761-3802 Riverview of Ann Arbor is nestled in the Huron Valley, with easy access to highways and major roads. We offer competitive wages, with years of experience premiums; 401K, health, dental, and vision insurances at reasonable costs; generous paid time off; and opportunities for advancement. Join our resident focused team. Please apply in person, or fax your resume to the number listed above: Attn: Patrice Aynes, RN, DON for Nursing Positions or Brenda Gaver, RN, ADON for CENA position Nursing Care One, Inc. 734-480-0011 Jackson/Ypsilanti area Need Immediately for Michigan Deptartment of Corrections RNs earn up to $ 34.00 LPNs earn up to $ 24.00 BC/BS Health and Dental Available PROGRAM ASSISTANT Part-time position available - 20 hrs/wk In a premiere, assisted living memory care residence located in Chelsea. Position requires a person who excels at working with the older adult and would bring creativity, positive attitude, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills to the workplace. Musical talents are a plusi Flexible hours. Apply at 805 West Middle, Chelsea, between the hours of 9am-4pm or Fax resume to 734-475-2055. E.O.E. M/F/H RECEPTIONIST/ CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Experienced/PT for Growing Ann Arbor Dental Office 734-332-0151 RECEPTIONIST FT for busy Chiropractic office.Outgoing personality, computer literate, some evenings. Great benifits. Fax resume to: 734-973-0926 REHABILITATION EDUCATOR ResCare Premier Milan, a residential treatment program dedicated to individuals with a acquired brain injury, has full time rehabilitation educator positions available for people who are motivated, enthusiastic, and hard working. VVe offer competitive salary and unlimited career opportunities. Post secondary education preferred, high school education a must. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. For more information please contact: Maggie Lanham Program Director 734-904-5804 or fax resume: 734-439-8674 Rehabilitation Professional ADMINISTRATIVE Administrative Secretary Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an individual to support the Area Manager and Clinic Manager at our Southeast Michigan Area Office, in Ypsilanti. The successful candidate wifi possess a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 1 years' administrative secretarial experience. Superlative computer skills a must! Excel skills preferred. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental, 401 (k), short and longterm disability, tuition reimbursement and paid time-off. Bring your talent, dedication and ambition to Fresenius. Please send resumes to Sheri Amatucci at: Sheri. Amatucci@fmcna. com or fax to (734) 434-7255. EOE REGISTERED NURSE ICU A unique opportunity exists for a part-time night RN position in a progressive clinical ICU, with state-of-the-art patientcentered care and evidence based nursing practice. Chelsea Community Hopsital offers a supportive and nurturing environment that incorporates national standards of excellence with small town values, competitive salary, and a strong benefits package. If you desire to be part of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals, then Chelsea Community Hospital is the right choice for you! Join us, and apply online. Department of Human Resources 775 SoutCho Mmaminu Sntirteyo Ht ospiUl Chalaaa. Ml 40118-1399 Mmvw cch.org Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility EOE C i s e n h o u i e r c « N T « n Sought to lead the Supported Employment Department at our residential rehabilitation facility serving adults with acquired brain injury. The Supported Employment Coordinator is responsible for the productive activity component of the rehabilitation program including the design, implementation and coordination of sheltered, supported, competitive, and volunteer placements. Candidates should have strong background in neuro-rehabifitation and a degree in a relevant Allied Health discipline (occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, behavior analysis, psychology, vocational rehabilitation) or Special Education. Supervisory experience preferred. We are a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and offer an outstanding professional environment with an excellent benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), subsidized medical and dental insurance, long-term disability and life insurance, paid professional dues, continuing education opportunities and generous paid time off. Send letter of interest and resume to; Clinical Director Eisenhower Center 3200 E. Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 FAX: 734-677-0890 mmorris® elsenhowercenter.com Registered Nurse IHA's Maternal Fetal Medicine is seeking a part-time (24 hours per pay period) RN. 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The successful candidate will be an R.N. who demonstrates initiative, the ability to work independently, and effectively coordinate the activities of several studies. Candk date 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 February 9th to: Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn: Human Resources 5325 Elliott Drive, Suite 203, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 HR@ michiganheart.com IH A ADMINISTRATIVE A S S T Ann Arbor CPA firm is seeking an individual w/ professional office exp. to multi task £r take main responsibility for document mgmt b electronic filing system. Additional responsibilities include typing, phones, appts, database maintenance, excellent customer service! Min 4 yrs exp. required for this FT position. Must be willing to work w/ & for a variety of people. Requires good communication skills & attn to detail. Must send salary requirements w/ resume, to Box M- 23878 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Customer'Service/Office Assistant. Part time, lots of phone work, start immediately. 734-222-4675 Full-time Secretary for Busy Catholic parish in Lenawee County. We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal, telephone, computer and multitasking skills. Please fax resume to: 517-424-7706 Office Asst PT- Knowledgeable w/ quickbooks & checkbook reconciliation a plus. Please fax resume to 734-480-2015 OFFICE MANAGER (PT) for remodeling company 18-20 hrs/ wk. Quick Books/ Pro, AP/AR, & Microsoft Word required. Pleasant phone skills. Flex schedule, email resume w/ references to: info @ jjshomeimprovements. com ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Registration Workers (part-time) Pleasant customer service skills plus experience with Microsoft style software required. Monday - Thursday 8-1, and 10- 2:30. Maximum 19.5 hours per week. Hourly rate is $9.75. Application deadline is February 2, 2007. 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. For job postings and application materials see our web site at; www.wccnet.edu/jobs. WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA .^Washtenaw Community College ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ AFTER HOURS? FORGOT TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Try o ur on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News Anytime! Earlier deadlines apply. Office and Clerical Administrative Assistant Personable office assistant. Organized 8 flexible. Accounts 8 customer service. 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Excellent compensation. 734-971-9790 1 Administrative Assistant Part-time MidWest Financial Credit Union, a memberowned, not-for-profit, full service financial institution is seeking an experienced, organized, professional Administrative Assistant to work approximately 20-25 hours a week. Previous office management experience required including ordering supplies, facility management, answering phones, coordinating travel arrangements and responding to correspondence on behalf of ones supervisor. Must be proficient In Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. All qualified applicants please apply online at www.mwfcu.org (EOE) CLEANING: Eves, reliable, trustworthy, experienced! willing to work alone! 734-fl8-0381 TELLER Friday only. Salary based on experience. EOE. Apply in person at Automotive FCU 5397 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti or fax to (734) 434-9322 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CHELSEA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PART-TIME Growing Midwest Hotel Management Company is LooKing for energetic, hard-Working team spirited individualsTo join our hotel staff.The following positions are Available: • Front Desk/Night Audit • Housekeeping Holiday Inn Express 1540 Commerce Park Dr Chelsea, Mi EEO/M/F / THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C9 VILUGE OF PINCKNEY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF VACANCY The Village of Pinckney currently has an opening for the Zoning Administrator position. This is a flexible parttime position that will require a minimum of 10 office hours per week between 8a.m and 4p,m M-F. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, competent computer skills including Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction/plot plans/site plans. Additional preferred skills include zoning administrator and/or enforcement experience, associate or bachelor's degree and a background in construction and/or engineering. The salary range for this position is $14,000 - $20,000 annually based on experience. Please send your letter of interest to the Pinckney Village Hall. 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney, Ml 48169, Attn; Amy Petty. Village Clerk. All letters of interest need to arrive at the Village Hall no later than 4;00 PM on February 9,2007. For further information please contact the Village Hall at (734) 878-6206, Amy L. Felty Village Clerk 1698249-01 Professional and Managerial Administrative Services Manager •• Independent, thoughtful, and committed individual sought for "all-purpose" administrative support and office management in community organization working to END HOMELES SNES S in Washtenaw County. Fluency with MS OFFICE software, web-posting, and communications a must. Strong verbal and people skills helpful. Salary in range of $12-$15/hour (DOE) + full benefits. Submit letter + resume to: Washtenaw Housing Alliance, PO Box 7993, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107. Agricultural District Vegetable ICM Educator MSU and OSU Plan, develop and deliver Extension agricultural educational programs \ with emphases on Integrated Crop Management for vegetable industry in Southeast Ml and Northwest OH. Master's degree required with experience in related field. Position Description and Application at: http://www.msue .msu.edu/jobs Closing date: February 19, 2007, refer to position #1550. MSU Extension, S E Region 28115 Meadowbrook Rd Novi, Mi 48377-3128 (248) 380-9100 (248) 380-9194 FAX An equal opportunity/ affimative action employer which values diversity. Shopsmart! ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MARKETING Office of Alumni and Development Bowling Green State University Provide vision, leadership and management for the overall marketing of the Alumni Association and its key programs. Provide management of the Alumni and Development web-site as well as conduct market research, plan and implement alumni internal and external communication. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's Degree In marketing, journalism or public relations. Five to seven years experience in communications in the journalism or marketing field. Five years of project management experience as well as a strong understanding of computer technology and web-based applications. Official transcript(s) will be required of final candidates. Full-time administrative staff position. Administrative Grade Level 16. Minimum Salary $44,807. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Full benefit package available. To apply: submit cover letter with e-mail address, resume, and names/addresses/ telephone numbers of 3 professional references to Ofc. of Human Resources (Search L- 60677), 100 College Park Ofc. Bldg., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0201. Review of applicants will begin on February 16, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. (419) 372-8421. (http://www.bgsu.edu/ offices/ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO employer / educator. ' I A . - Smart shoppers turn to The Livingston community News to find ail the shopping bargains. Call 734-994-NEWS or 1-800-589-6397 to subscribe. - THE UVINCOrnM C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Co>*>»ur{« • CoMxtcrto • Coordinator Community Center Located at the WCC Harriet St. Center in Ypsilanti, Ml. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the center. This is temporary position. No continuing employment rights are inferred. Minimum qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent credit hours and two years relevant work experience. Initial salary range is $37,201 - $40,921 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is February 2, 2007. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form and transcripts 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 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: http:// www.wccnet.edu/jobs. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA employer. .^Washtenaw Community College Coordinator of Fine Arts Admission and Promotion College of Arts and Sciences Bowling Green State University The Coordinator of Fine Arts Admission and Promotion serves as the School's primary admissions officer, summer registration advisor and is responsible for recruiting and portfolio review activities, and freshman scholarships. The individual must maintain ongoing orientation for all freshmen and work closely with the Director and faculty in the School, the Office of Admissions, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in art or related areas including arts administration, student personnel, marketing or communications required. In addition, one to two years experience working in an art setting, and/or work experience in related areas as listed above, also required. Masters degree preferred, but not required. Official transcript(s) will be required of final candidates. Full-time administrative staff position. Administrative grade level 13, minimum salary $34,491, Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Full benefit package available. To apply: submit cover letter with e-mail address, resume, and names/addresses/ telephone numbers of 3 professional references postmarked by February 16, 2007 to Ofc. of Human Resources (Search L-60675), 100 College Park Ofc. Bldg., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0201. (419) 372- 8421. (http://www.bgsu.edu/ offices/ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO employer/ educator. Development Manager for local nonprofit Some experience necessary. Send resume to mchamberlin@annarbor artcenter.org Laboratory Director Technologist Drummer and bass ; player need a lead ; singer for punk band. i Call 810-555-5555 Curriculum and Assessment Provide support to the instructional deans and the faculty and staff for curriculum development, review, assessment, and articulation activities. Minimum qualifications: Masters degree in education or related field, equivalent of five years full time work experience at the college or university level, with a least one year in an administrative position, including staff supervision and three years in post secondary curriculum development, one year teaching experience at the college level recommended. Initial salary range is $60,451 - $66,496 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is February 9, 2007. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form and transcripts 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 United States. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone; 973-3497. 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 .^Washtenaw Community College -A - .1 - lA J r A - FAMILY SERVICES WORKER: A new two year project providing case management services to homeless families with children. At least two years experience providing direct service to lowincome families needed. Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, group facilitation, and client tracking and reporting required. MSW with 2 years or BA plus 4 years experience in related field required. 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JOB SUMMARY: Employee will provide specialized and analytical techniques in a serviceoriented toxicology laboratory; participate in the development of new methods and procedures; perform extraction, purification and chemical derivatization of xenobiotics from biological samples and quantitative and qualitative analyses using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS), gas/liquid chromatography (GLC), gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) ultraviolet/visibie spectrometry (UV/VS), fluorescent spectrometry and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) of unknown compounds; write up and report results of analysis; carry out quality control procedures; and maintain and repair analytical instrumentation. Work hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., but may vary and may include weekends and holidays. Duties associated with this position include walking, liffing, pushing/pulling, reaching, climbing and standing. APPLICATION: to apply for this position please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and search for posting #0987. The deadline for application is February 11,2007. MICHIGAN STATE U N I V E R S I T Y MSU is an affirmative action, equalopportunity employer. Operations/ Administrative Manager for local nonprofit. Customer service, facilities and computer skills essential. F/T, benefits. Resume to: mchamberlin@annarbor _______ artcenter.org_______ f ' f l r k f f CMU ' ' ' OltTBAI MimiaAlt Buy it or seUit! F i n d it a l l in t h e c l a s s i f i e d s 810-844-2000 Find it Here! In the classifieds. or place on-line: mlive.com/aanewsads THE LXVIN08TON C O M M U N IT Y N EW S C0WM>T>t» • CiWXKUCj * «.»■•«’! ............... Sell your unused items quickly with The Livingston Community News Classifieds! Call 810-844-2000 THK UVINOKTON C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Owwrrip • CCK>iC<ti» • RESEARCH ANALYST Academic Affairs. Provisional position through 6/30/08. Required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 1 yr related exp; see www.jobs.cmich.edu for complete list of requirements. Screening begins immediately. Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.cmich.edu. CMU, an AA/EO Institution, strongly & actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see www.cmich.edu/aaeo/). SCIENTIST Drath's Corp., Located In Okemos, Michigan, seeks persons with a BS or MS or PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or chemistry. Email resume to: frostjw® drathscorporation.com Trust Portfolio & Business Development Officer Would you like to work for an established, respected bank where decisions are made locally? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Even in difficult situations, you have great tact and charm. Do you have background in retirement plans and investment sales? 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Joint sales calls, client communication, group presentations, special projects are a few of the opportunities this job provides. Bank of Ann Arbor provides a rewarding work environment, excellent incentive program, comprehensive benefits including 401 (k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, long term disability insurances and much more. Interested candidates may e-mail their resume to jblack@boaa.com or forward it to: Bank of Ann Arbor ATN: Human Resources P.O. Box 9006 125 S. Fifth Ave. An Arbor, Ml 48107 EOE Drug-free/Smoke-free Environment DIRECTOR OF MARKETING A S SA Y DESIGNS, INC. Is an innovative biotech company where creative professionals are using their expertise to "Simplify Your Science®." 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The ideal candidate will bring the following to the position: • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Sales or a related area is required. • 4 years previous selling experience with a proven record of success. • Ability to learn technical product/printing related information is required. We offer an excellent earnings potential and a complete benefits program. If you possess the desire to be a top performer and wish to represent a quality company, please send your resume to: lMPCRS_Sales@ pro-niring.com. Please reference the Account Manager position when you apply. Sales and Agents I helps »>' Wrt- MIRAB USA International Food Manufacturer Accountant - Inventory Control Accountant - Senior Staff Assistant Plant Manager Executive Assistant to Chairman Please fax resume 313-292-2770 EOE We are proud to use recycled newsprint Automotive New b Used Car Sales Consultants Needed Great opportunity! Phenomenal pay plan, large inventory, excellent benefits, flexible work schedule, state of the art used car facility, certified training, great work environment, earn excess of 100K. Contact Mike Rossi at 800-449-5337 or apply in person: O'Hara Chrysler 1111 W. Michigan Ave. career sales Century 21-Brookshire has full and part time sales positions available. Call Bob Ziegler 734-930- 6150 for Pre licensure class Info and appt. Perrigo has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of over-the-counter pharmaceutical and nutritional products for the store brand and contract manufacturing markets and an emerging developer, manufacturer and marketer of prescription generic drugs. We have the foOowing openings at our Allegan, Michigan headquarters: Research and Development Regulatory Affairs Clinical Affairs Technical Operations Quality Procurement Finance Operations Information Technologies Engineering For more information on positions in these areas, please visit our website at: www.perrigo.com. EEO/M/F/V/H. Follow growth in Livingston County Y o u c a n k e e p t r a c k o f h o m e s a l e s a n d p r ic e s in L iv in g s to n C o u n t y b y c h e c k in g o u r w e e k ly m a p a n d lis t in g o f p ro p e r t y s a l e s . In a d d it io n to n e w h o m e s a l e s w e p u b lis h a lis t in g o f r e c e n t ly is s u e d b u ild in g p e rm it s , d e ta ilin g th e c h a n g e s to e x is t in g h o m e s a n d s t r u c t u r e s . 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For photos & details visit: www.ann-sweet.com or call Ann at 734-645-0713 1 Mattress Set, 2 piece new queen pillowtop w/ warranty.Sell $100. Can Deliver 734-891-8481 1 set, 3 piece King pillow • top MATTRESS ^ T , still in bag. Deliverable. Only $195. 734-891-8481 Best Mattresses @ Warehouse Prices. 734-665-8900. vanwinklemattress.net GE 19 cu" refigerator w/ ice maker, $200. GE Gas stove $75. Roper heavy duty washer/dryer. $250. (734) 544-8466 law n . Garden and Snow Equipment & Bench-Walnut. $1250/ best. 734-429-9222 Piano & Organ Liquidation. Over 200 pianos & organs from store gone out of business. All must be sold, all offers considered. 877-651-7045 Schimmel Grand Piano - 5' 10", light use, like new. $12,000/ best. (734) 994-1071 YAMAHA Grand Piano $3500. Must Sell. Call for details. 877-651-7045 non papered. 1st shots, tri-colored, $250 734-508-6077 Beautiful Cockateils born December 27th. Handled daily. $50 each 734-433-1057. Ik-TYAtV FORD CONTOUR SE '98 131,000 mi., runs good, $2000. (734) 449-4647 Nautilus Tread Climber, Excellent condition. $1300 includes mat. 734-276-6948 Recreation and Travel Vehicles Ford Explorer X LT '96 Power everything, V6, 4 door, 4x4, Hwy. mi. $2,995. (734) 645-4388 Ford Windstar '95 - Power. Rear A/C & sound. Only 89K. New tires. $2395/best 734-645-4388 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Coachman Cross Bichon Frise Puppies- Country,'03 Like New, 37 Cute! Surprise your Val- ft. diesel. 8K mi, 2 slides entine.$200 544-1300 $84,000,734-526-5009 Black Lab, AKC. Needs a sweet home. 5 yrs old. Loveable and Goofy. No bad habits. Well taken care of. Price Neg (734)485-8794. Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs HOT TU B '07 NEW, 40 jets, 6 person, $3200. Can deliver 313-586-0008. Hot Tub '07 - 6 person, loaded w many jets, cost $6,000 Sell for $3,000 517-749-3434 Jetted corner whirlpool tub - Swirl-way Ambria model. White. Chrome English Sheppard Pups 10 wks old, only 2 left, $175. (734) 449-8632 Maltese Poodles, Yorkies etc non shedding designer breeds. Shots, wormed, litter training. $400-$1000 517-404- 3045, 517-404-1028. www.puppy-place.net Pug Pups - Pure Breed, no papers.1 fawn female.1 black female Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service 700 Yamaha, 600 Artie Cat, Polaris 2 UP, $1500 up. Aluminum trailer Clean! 734-558-4521 Yamaha RX-1 Warrior '04, Yamaha SRX 700 '99 R&R enclosed trailer '02- $10,500 all.734-547-8239 Antique Solid Oak Buffet 1800's and Solid Oak Table & 4 chairs, 1800's. $500/each. 734-426-1635 Firewood and Wood Stoves Kubota BX2200 2003 - 22HP, 4x4, 200 hrs., great shape, 53" front-end loader-bucket. Great for snow-plowing. 62" mower deck. $9,800. 517-202-3785 faucet. Like new. Lists for 923-6265____________ $1,963. $580. SHARPEI - Blue female, very wrinkled, beautiful. $600, 734-776-3043. 734-424-9933. jDaiiy Bargain Ads Aarn's Firewood All Hardwood, seasoned cut, split & delivered $75 /1, $140/2 734-604-4600 Western 8 ft. Ultramount Pro. Complete street side, new 2005, $2000/ best. 734-717-3516 EOE Volunteers DINING TABLE - Marble, 39x79, swirl, $1200 new, $300. 734-218-0709 RADIAL ARM SAWGreat condition. $99. 734-678-1242 after 5. Friendly, Caring, Milan church needs an accompianist for Thurs night & Sun morning. 439-0983 SNOW BLADE - for John Deere LX176, $700 new $350. 517-223-1305 Aaron's Apple Oak & hickory seasoned firewood, 4'x8'x16" $70. 734- 429-5534/734-528-1516. AARON'S HARDWOOD, Seasoned, split.delivered /stacked. 4x8x18. $80 or 2fo r$150. 734-730-1146 Absolute Best Firewood Seasoned 8 split. $65/face cord. Fast, Professional Delivery 734-368-5055 Merchandise 2 Wanted Wanted- Old cars, trucks, farms and construction equip. Appliances, BBQ grills, all types of metal scrap. 734-260-9229 Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Crafter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Stove - Kenmore, self cleaning, electric, white w/gray cooktop. Large oven like new $499. 734-475-2539 For a Si^bscription R«ad our Har^gouts feature each week in Spotlight, our weekly entertainment guide in Thursday's paper.to discover new places to go. Telling you what's going on and who's hanging out. ANN ARBOR NEWS COHHirUD • CONkKTtC • CCWnPI Call now! 734-994-6397 1-800-589-6397 All Seasoned Cherry & oak, $80/face cord delivered, $100 stacked. 734-323-9508 FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwoods. $75 face cord. Delivery available. 734-663-2595 KILN DRIED Mixed Hardwoods $100. Air Dried $80. 517-629-9218 Seasoned firewood, all hardwood, $80 per face cord. Delivered. Please call (734) 231-7538 Seasoned Firewood - Oak & Ash, cut, split, delivered. $65 unit, 3/$165. 585-2620. We are proud to use recycled newsprint WE BUY TY BEANIE BABIES All Styles/Amounts - CASH PAID! Were in the "l-Sold-it" Store at 869B W. Eisenhower 10-6 pm daily 630-837-9965 or www.buyingbeans.com Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Shih Tzu Pups 1 male, 1 female, 8 w ks, delightful sweeties, $400. Call Wendell 734-476-8935 Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables HORSE BOARDING Large indoor arena. Huge stalls $285/mo. Dundee/ Tecumseh area. 517-451-5140 ▼ ▼ ▼ T V T V T V V V T V Ford Windstar '96 - 134K, runs great, looks good $1,600. 734-272-7413 HONDA ACCORD'96 auto, air, runs great, no rust, $2,950 734-320-3120 MERCURY SABLE '00 158K miles, runs great, clean and dependable car. $1950 734-944-4008 SATURN SL2 '01 Automatic, A/C, CD, excellent condition, $5,900. 734-883-4814 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 $500! Police Impounds! Honda.etc from$500 Listings: 800-619-3790x2275 Honda Accord LX '03 - 53,000 miles, excellent condition 4 door sedan, automatic. Blue exterior. Gray interior. ABS, air condition, CD player. Price: $13,900. Location: Ann Arbor, Non-smoking owner! (734) 218-3359. HONDA Civic HYBRID'03 5 speed 46mpg gas saver, white 74,500 $12,000 248-939-7719. HONDA CIVIC EX '03 Hurry! Only $9999 Lou Lariche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 OPEN SATURDAY 10-2 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 '01 Auto, sunroof, 6 CD, 1 owner, $6,400. 260-1987 Ford Excursion XLT '00 - 4WD, 7.3 diesel, loaded, low miles, $19,995 734-678-0581 Ford Explorer '03 - 4x4, uto, A/C, CD, power, 50K $8900. 734-320-2514. Honda CRV EX '02 AWD loaded sunroof 48K mint $14,500. 734-474-6370. JE E P Grand Cherokee '99 Laredo 136K, MUST S ELL $5,800/best, loaded w/options. 734-433-1157. Honda Civic LX '04 - 18K, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door, auto, power, CD, Limited '00- Fully loaded, $9,500. 734-528-2895 leather, moonroof 80K, ypsilanti-imports.com $8,600. (734) 260-4044 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 PETCO. Sun. 11-3pm Weather Permitting! Miscellaneous Items Airedale Pups- AKC, OFA, non-shed, beauties. 810-223-4667 or 810-631-4255 Billard/Pool Table New in box, 8' 1" slate, K-66 bumpers, ball, sticks, rack $850. 734-732-9338 Coby Style Beef, all natural, min order 1/4 beef, $6 lb package price, free delivery in Ml. 231-734-0535. www. silverwindranch.net AKC Black Lab Puppies! Family raised-great dispositions. Mother on site. First shots and wormed. 8 weeks old. Males $350, Females $400. Petoskey. Will deliver to some downstate locations. 231-347-5523. 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 GAS FIREPLACE - Vent less, with mantel, cost efficient. $500. 734-971- 5851,734-255-7781 Household Items, Antiques, Sports Gear & Paintings. $5-$499. 734-429-9222 AKC Chesapeake Bay Retriever Pups, champ line.VetOkd 761-5647 www.cspapts.com/dogs AKC/OFA Labrador Puppies, English champion bloodlines. $400. 734-368-2765 ATV’s and Quad Racers Domestic Automobiles Jaguar S Type '00 - Black /black leather, fully loaded, privately owned. $8900/best 734-649-0009 Lexus LS 400 '90- 2nd owner, near perfect, Nakamichi sound, 111K, $5000/best 734-994-1071 '95 NISSAN Attima 86,000 miles, 4 door, Automatic, All power, $3995. (734) 260-5088. Nissan Altima '00 • One owner, 68K, $5700. 517-763-8344, Ann Arbor Saturn Vue '03 4-door, 5- speed, A/C, CD, power, 54K $7600 734-484-9901 Toyota Landcruiser '01 - White, 98K hwy mi., perfect. $20,000/best. (734) 994-1071_____________ Toyota Rav 4 '01 - 54K, auto, power, excellent, $10,900,734-528-2890 ypsllanti-imports.com Trucks Buick Century 04 Sedan, auto, A/C. 30K warranty. $8600. S 734-484-0849. Buick Lacrose '06 Auto CD power 15K warranty $13,800 .734-484-0949. CHEVY AVEO LS '04 - 4 door, 27K, loaded, ABS, A/C, warranty, 35 mpg. $6500/best,734-604-5091 CHEVY AVEO '06 2 to choose $9995 Lou Lariche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 OPEN SATURDAY 10-2 Camaro Wanted - '67-69 any condition, fast cash, or '64 & older Impala convertible. '72 & older Chevelle convertible 330-722-5835 Corvettes Wanted 1953- 72, any condition Competitive buyer 800-850- 3656 corvettebuyer.com Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Chevy Monte Carlo LS '98 - Red, sunroof, CD, 106K mi. Mint condition. $3,400. (734) 904-1687 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Chevy Prism '01- Auto, air, excellent cond., $4900. (734) 260-4044 Ford Mustang Coupe '00- Manual excellent cond. 66K, 1 owner. $6700/ best. (734) 429-9653 Ford Taurus S E '05 Grey 17K, power, CD, spoiler, $10,400. 734-320-2752. Lincoln Town Car '01 30,800 mi. Like new. White w/tan leather 8 vinyl top. $10,995. Call (734)761-4106 Nissan Altima SL '04 - 40K, 4-door, power, roof, $10,900. 734-528-2899 ypsilanti-imports.com Nissan Maxima '03 - loaded, winter pkg. 66K, $11,800/best 734-604-4524 Nissan Sentra SE '06 - 16K, 4dr, auto, air, power, CD, factory warranty, $9900. 734-528-2899 ypsilanti-imports.com SAAB 9-5 Linear Wagon '03 Silver, 17,100 mi, excellent condition. $21,000.734-741-8485 SUBARU Legacy Wagon '01 93K, auto, AWD, 1 owner, clean, runs great $7600 734-223-9509. Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon '03 - 55K, green, great cond., all power, $14,500. 734-663-4351 TOYOTA CAMRY LE '93 - Fully loaded, sunroof. $1900. 734-604-0899. Toyota Camry LE '01 - Auto 4-door 101K Clean! $7500. 313-605-4349 swanimportauto.com Toyota Corolla LE '04 - 19K 4-door leather power $10,900. 734-528-2899 ypsilanti-imports.com Chevy Silverado '05 Ext. auto, CD, 18K, warranty, $13,400. 734-484-9901. Ford F I 50 X LT '04 - Ext. 4x4 auto CD power 45K $12,900. 734-484-0949. FORD F-250 '02 4WD, V-10, SuperCab, Auto, 21K mi.. Beige $18,500. Call (734)717-1662. FORD RANGER XLT '97 - Custom Show Truck, 4 cyl. 5 speed, sunroot fiberglass tonneau cover, premium sound system, keyless entry. One of a kind truck. $3,800/best 734-883-5252 Vans and Buses BEST DEAL Chevy Cavalier '98 - $1995 Have 15 cars under $1995 734-368-3897 Pontiac Grand Prix SE '06 18K, power, leather, $11,800. 734-528-2895 ypsilanti-imports.com Pontiac Sunfire '04 Auto. A/C CD power roof 36K red $6,700. 734-484-0849 VOLVO V40 '00 102K auto, excellent, Drk Blue, air, alarm, cruise control, leather, moonroof, power/cold pkg $8000. 734-426-2640, Cadillac DeVille '89 - runs good, looks great, $950 Call 734-369-4290; 734-353-9757 PONTIAC V IB E '03 Air. sunroof, new tires/ brakes, great condition, 98K, $8750 734-972-1632 Sports Cars CHEVY VENTURE '00 Beautiful blue! Only $4995 Lou Lariche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 OPEN SATURDAY 10-2 DODGE CARAVAN '01 Silver, auto, 91K mi, new brakes, good condition. $3500. (734) 604-9134. FORD E-150 '97 112,500 miles, automatic, good condition, ABS, Air, CD, cruise control, $2,200. Ricon wheel. Chair Lift Equipped kariwalkerum@comcast. net, (734)572-9861. FORD ECONOLINE'05- E-250, 14K miles, excellent cond., factory shelves, air, AM/FM, $17,500. 734-218-5511 Kawasaki 4x4 w/plow, auto, electric start, 1 mo old. Take payments $79 734-558-4521 i T 7 T ? „ Ford Aerostar '95 115K mi, good condition Mecanically sound, $1250. 734-973-2634 after 5pm. Pontiac Vibe '05 - 16K, auto, air, power, roof, $10,900. 734-528-2890 ypsilanti-imports.com Mon. & Thurs. I m p o r t C e n t e r - ^ l s “ wed!°Fri 2 5 7 5 S , S t a t e , A n t i A r b o r 8:30 - 6:00 7 3 4 . 7 6 1 ^ 2 0 0 S a t 1 0 :0 0 -4:0( Import Automobiles FORD Mustang '05 CONVERTIBLE 7K, yellow w/ black top, black leather Excellent condition! Never been driven in the winter. 5 CD changer, prem. 20" wheels, auto everything! $21K/ neg. (734) 975-6695 Ford Windstar SE '99 - black, new trans, excellent condition $6,200 616-295-6472 Honda Odyssey '04 - Auto CD power 38K 1 owner $14,900 734-320-2514. Vehicles Wanted AUDI A 4 '00 1.8 Turbo AWD, 106K miles, 5-Speed, excellent condition, Silver, heated seats, sun roof, Bose CD/stereo $7,450, 734-482-5301. Audi A6 '96 Quattro - 195K mi, (70% hwy) well maintained, A1 condition $4900. 734-663-1263 Honda Accord EX '02 - 45K, sunroof, side air bags, $12,200 320-2752 Honda Accord EX '04 - Auto loaded sunroof 29K $15,900. 734-216-9957. SUVs CHEVY BLAZER '00 4x4. Clean as a whistle! $5995 Lou Lariche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 OPEN SATURDAY 10-2 Chevy Blazer '00- 4x4, leather, sunroof, CD new brakes, tires, shocks. 84K, good. $6800. 734- 646-2049, 646-2759 Chevy Trailblazer LS '02- 4X4, new tires/brakes, great shape, 1 owner $9250. 313-330-9229 AACHEN AUTO Cash paid up to $15,000. Buying running, repairable, wrecked or junk vehicles. Free towing. www.achenauto.com 663-4388 484-0508 JUNK CARS WANTED Cash paid. Open 7 days. 734-3^8-5088 DK Towing Honda Accord LX '92- Runs & drives great, auto, good gas milage, $1500/best.734-222-0518 Find it Here! In the classifieds. '05 Ali DO A4 tABIOTET - Blue, 38K, auto, certified, FWD, TC, leather & more . $25,990 •05 AUDI AT CABRIOLET - Silver, 42K, certified, auto, FWD, leather, TC, alloys $27,990 ‘04 AC Di A ) - Beige/tan, 32K, AWD, leather, moon, alloys, certified ..................$21,990 '05 AUDI Afi - Dark blue, certified,auto, Quattro AWD, TC, leather..................... $20,990 '04 AUDI A6- Black, auto, Quattro AWD, leather, certified....................................$21,^490 ■99 1 ORI> WTSDSTAR LX - Auto, FWD, alloys. ABS, 7 passenger........................... ‘05 FtO.KD.A .ACCORD EX - 3IK,auto, FWD,certified,leather,moon.................. ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX - 46K, certified, FWD, auto, moon, alloys..................... $16,990 ‘04 HONDA ACCtlRD EX - 28K, certified,silver,leather, moon, alloys................$19,990 ‘05 IKtN DA AtXTlRD EX - Silver, certified, 25K, auto, FWD, leather, moon, etc . $23,490 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX - 44K,auto, silver, certified, FWD, ABS.........................$14,990 ‘04 HONDA ACCORD LX - Silver, 38K, auto, FWD, certified, ABS.........................$16,990 ‘04 HONDA ACCORD I X -24K,auto,FWD,ABS,CD............................................ $17,990 '00 HONDA ACCORD SF - 68K, maroon, auto, FWD, alloys 8c more ....................$10,710 04 HONDA CR-V EX - Silver, 16K, certified, 4WD, ABS, moon.............................$17,990 '05 HONDA CR-V LX - Dark blue.auto, 4 WD,certified,ABS .............................. $18,990 '04 HONDA CIVIC EX - Gray, 30K, certified, moon, FWD. 5 sp d ...........................$16,993 '03 HONDA CIVIC F.X - Maroon, 37K, certified, FWD, auto, moon ....................$13,95)0 ‘0.5 HONDA CIVU; EX - White, 25K,auto, FWD, moon,certified .........................$15,190 ‘05 HON DA CIV 1C EX - White, 25K, auto, FWD, certified, ABS, moon .............. $16,12.5 ‘03 HON DA CIVIC EX - 43K, black, auto, FWD, ABS, moon................................ ‘05 HONDA CIVIC EX - Black, 31K, auto, certified, FWD, moon, alloys .............. 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ABS, moon, alloys................$15,WO ‘03 V W PASSAT GLS - SUver, auto, FWD, ABS, TC, moon, alloys........................SI5,W0 ‘03 VW PASSAT GLS - 63K, gray, certified, 5 speed, moon, alloys ..................... $11,990 TO PLACE m AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads/ Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News NEW AND USED CARS m w . Ann Arbor Automotive Acura, Hyundai, Kia Mitsubishi, Nissan. 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com Howard Cooper Audi Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 761-3200 BRIGHTON CHRYSLER DODGE JE EP 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 SALINE DODGE CHRYSLER JE EP 734-429-9431 FISCHER HO N D A 734-483-0323 _______ 15 E, Michigan_______ Howard Cooper Honda VW/Porsche/Audi 2575 S. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News February 02, 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 2007-02-02 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4413">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to February 02, 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, FEBRUARY 9, 2 0 0 7 www.mlive.com M e m o r ie s o f a w in t e r s p o r t p a s t COURTESY, BRIGHTON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY A skier prepares for a jum p as he heads down th e ski Jump th a t o p e ra ted b rie fly in Brighton d u rin g th e 1930s. The tower stood 130 feet tall and was paired with a smaller, 60- fo o t tower. At right, Gerald Burgress, 83, o f Hartland , still has his wood skis th a t are now 70 years old and were once 7 fee t long fo r ski Jumping. He cut the skis down to be used fo r downhill skiing. Burgess recalls using th e small o f th e ski Jumps as a young man. T h e s l o p e s b e f o r e M t . B r i g h t o n 1 3 0 - f o o t s k i j u m p p r e d a t e d i t b y 3 0 y e a r s BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News Special Writer With snow covering the ground and temperatures well below freezing this past week, many Livingston County residents’ minds turned to thoughts of skiing and, thence, to Mount Brighton. But few modern-day skiers know that skiing in Livingston County got its earliest boost from a towering 130- foot ski jump erected among the rolling hills in the area of what is now the Dominion subdivision in Brighton Township. That was more than 30 years before Mount Brighton was even a glint in anyone’s eye. The jump - and its smaller twin, 60 feet high - drew skiers from throughout Michigan, said Gerdd Burgess, 83, of Hartland, who remembers the jumps. “We skied the smaller one when we were kids,” Burgess said. “It was a pretty good jump - and pretty steep.” Henry Hall, a native of Ishpeming and an awardwinning ski jumper, was responsible for the jumps being located in Britton, said JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Marianna Bair, president of the Brighton Area Historical Society, who has done research on the jumps and on Hall. He and his five brothers came to Brighton in 1929 to locate and seciu-e property upon which to build two ski jumps, Bair said. By the time he came to Britton, Hall was a famous skier, as documented in an album of newspaper clippings and photos assembled by Hall’s daughter. Fay Hall, and donated to the historical society. A pioneer of ski jumping in North America, he was the first American skier to jump more than 200 feet, earning the world record at Steamboat Springs in 1917 for a 206-foot jump. He set another world record in British Columbia in 1921 when he jumped 229 feet. He and his brothers built SEE SKI JUMP.A2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton firefig hters Lauren Brookins, le ft, and Curt Ruf work on th e scene o f th e Oak Pointe Country Club fire Monday. The Genoa Township facility was destroyed Sunday night. The fire appears to have started in an area th a t housed a boiler unit. Grief and support follow fire S a l v a g e a n d r e b u i l d i n g n e x t f o r O a k P o i n t e s i t e BY LEANNE SMITH News Staff Reporter Earlier this week, a steady stream of Oak Pointe Country Club members slowed and stared in disbelief as they drove by the smoking pile of rubble that once was their clubhouse. Local managers and representatives from ClubCorp, the Dallas-based company that owns the facility, met in the aftermath of the fire to decide how to go about rebuilding the 15-year-old Genoa Township facility that was destroyed by fire last Sunday night. “We will absolutely rebuild,” said Jpn Cheshire, general manager. “Right now it’s just a matter of what we need to do to get through today to get to tomorrow. The thing we’re most grateful for is that no one was hurt.” The clubhouse’s upper level was destroyed by a blaze fought nearly 1 1 hours by firefighters from six area departments. Shock and curiosity afterward were so great that club managers posted a notice on Oak Pointe’s Web site, www.oakpointe. com, telling people it wasn’t safe to come to the site.Managers are hoping to salvage from the basement any company files, fitness equipment and items from members’ lockers that aren’t too heavily damaged by smoke and water, Cheshire said. Oak Pointe, just west of downtown Brighton, is a sprawling development of single-family homes and condominiums built around two golf courses. The nearly 29,000-square-foot clubhouse that overlooked Crooked Lake housed a golf pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, fitness center, four private party rooms, a formal member dining room and a pub for more informal dining. “It’s so unfortunate,” said Joe Luzynski, a club member and Oak Pointe resident who drove by late Monday morning to see what was left in the aftermath of the flames he saw climbing above the trees the night before. “It was just an inferno. There was every piece of equipment there and fire- SEE FIRE,A2 Chamber honors Hall as '06 citizen of the year 'He brings a lot of community knowledge, and a tremendous amount of commitment to the strength of this community.' Pat Convery, president, Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, talking about 2006 Citizen of the Year recipient Mike Hall I N D E X Achievers B5 Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Real Estate & Building AS Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Volunteers B4 Businessman has contributed to community in myriad ways BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter Mike Hall, a mainstay of the Howell community for many years, says his generous service to the community is his way of giving back for all that he has been given. “Being active in the community, in my mind, is giving back,” said Hall, honored last week as 2006 Citizen of the Year at the 50th annual awards dinner of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. “I have a lot of respect for Mike (Hall),” said Rick Scofield, a past recipient of the honor and friend of Hall’s. “He’s a selfless giver.” “I don’t see myself that way,” said Hall, 53. “It’s a humbling experience (to get the award).” “(Hall) is a respected leader in this community on many levels,” said chamber President Pat Convery. “He brings a lot of community knowledge, and a tremendous amount of commitment to the strength of this community.” Convery added that Hall, through his company - Cobb-Hall Insurance Group of Howell - has made a big difference in the annual Howell Fantasy of Lights celebration by being the major sponsor each year. i “They don’t just give money, they get involved,” Con- SEE HALL,A2 • JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Mike Hall, owner o f th e Cobb-Hall Insurance Group, was named Citizen o f th e Year by th e Howeil Area Chamber of Commerce. To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Polar Plunge date moved, organizers still promise cold dip The second annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Whitmore Lake, a fundraiser for the Livingston County and Washtenaw County chapters of Special Olympics, has been rescheduled, moving from Saturday to a less-polar date of March 24. Special Olympics Area 27 Director Anne Rogers wrote in an e-mail that she didn’t want to jeopardize her athletes and supporters in the bitter cold expected this weekend. “I assure you that Whitmore Lake will be FREEZING COLD in March,” she wrote. New plungers are still welcome to sign up. Contact Rogers at (734) 222 8283 or mi27so@sbcglobal.net. The day’s schedule will include a pancake breakfast (8- 10 a.m.), followed by registration (10 a.m.) and the plunge ( 1 1 a.m.). Last year, 28 people jumped, raising roughly $9,000. INSIDE Chili and ice Weather looks perfect for revived Chili and Ice Festival in downtown Brighton. A6 Won't you be mine? Brotherly basketball Brighton High has two sets of brothers in its varsity basketball lineup. Cl Mothers and sons, daddies and daughters dance the night away. B1 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007 i S 2 ^ towers Brighton had at one point. SKI JUM P FROM A 1 Accident cut career short ski jump towers and promoted tournaments in Northville and Rochester before building the Brighton tower. Hall was inducted into the United States Ski Association Hall of Fbme inl%7. The six brothers, known collectively in national skiing circles as the “Flamous Hall Brothers” for their derringdo on the white stuff, quickly found suitable property liiat included a high natural sand hill between Flint Road and Old-23. Bair said her records show the Hall family lived briefly on Flint Road in Brighton during the same period. Some years passed - published accounts of the exact number of years vary and the historical record indicates the brothers may have had a falling out that slowed progress - before the jump was erected in 1935 by the newly formed Michigan State Ski Club, of which Henry Hall was president. The brothers had apparently faded from the picture. At the time, the large jump’s 130-foot, wood-and-steel tower was the tallest in the country, according to unattributed newspaper clippings in Fay Hall’s album. Huge crowds of up to 3,000 people would assemble to watch ski-jumping tournaments each weekend and Brighton became known as the Ski Capital of Michigan, according to an article published in the Brighton Argus in 2000. “My friends and I spent a lot of time there, Burgess said. “We’d be down there skiing every Sunday. We didn’t have video games back then to keep us occupied. We weren’t allowed to ski the big jump; it was considered too dangerous. But we went down the smaller jump and skied the landing hill (where skiers who were airborne from the higher jump landed).” Burgess remembers that Horace Taylor’s father, Clarence, used to haul snow to the site in the winter. “And he used to haul in straw so we could jump in the summertime,” Burgess recalled. There were no mechanixed lifts, Burgess said. Skiers simply walked to the top of the jump, then put on their skis for the run. “We mostly used the smaller jump; it was dang near vertical to make the telemark landings. We’d wobble around in the air and half the time we couldn’t make the correct landing, but we were having fun.” In a telemark landing, a skier executes a turning stop by shifting weight forward on the ski that will be on the outside of the turn and pulling the tip gradually inward. And skis were different then, too. “Jumping skis were 7 feet long, a completely different design than the ones they use now,” Burgess said. “And they had homemade bindings with toe straps and another strap around the heel. I was given some ‘bearclaw’ (more advanced) bindings by a jumper who came down from Ishpeming. I still have my skis, although they’ve been shortened. That’s 70 years ago,” he mused. Burgess said his entire family enjoyed skiing. “There were some pretty good hills around Brighton,” he said. “My mom and dad used to have a ski outing around Woodland Lake. There were some good hills there. I started skiing on barrel staves and even tried making a couple of skis.” Henry Hall’s career was interrupted by an accident in February 1936 at the Brighton jump. Newspaper accounts said Hall, 43, caught a ski tip in soft snow when he landed, twisting him and snapping his hip at the socket. He was thrown forward on his head and struck in the chest by one of his skis. In addition to breaking a hip. Hall fractured his sternum and sustained a concussion. He was in the hospital for five months and doctors predicted he’d never ski again, Bair said. Although he never skied competitively again, he skied for frin and enjoyed teaching the sport. He last skied when he was 89 years old. He died in 1986 and is buried with his wife, Olga, in Loveland, Colo. After Hall’s accident, the Depression and family obligations led him to sell the tower to another ski club, which moved the tower to Rochester. But Burgess, who now has knee problems that make walking difficult, said he still remembers speeding down the ski jump. “You’d get a load of adrenaline,” he said. “It was a beautiful view, for such a short time. It was a real rush.” FIRE FROM A1 Clubhouse building was empty when fire broke out men everywhere. There was nothing they could do.” The club has about 900 members and many of them are deeply saddened and drawn to the spot because of the good times they had there, Luzynski said. “There’s a lot of history there,” he said. “A lot of happy memories.” 'The building, which hosted a daddy-daughter dance Saturday, was empty on the night of the fire because the unavailability of largescreen plasma TVs prompted managers to skip having a Super Bowl party on Sunday, said Steve Pilon, executive chef. The Brighton Area Fire Department was called to the clubhouse at 9:15 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters found heavy smoke and a small fire on the main floor, said Fire Chief Martin DeLoach. They battled a blaze in the attic for three hours before it broke through the roof, making it too dangerous fore firefighters to stay inside the building, he said. The attic, DeLoach said, was broken up by several partitions, making it difficult to get to the fire. It appears the fire started in an area in which a boiler unit was housed, but investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongo- Speeding father had good excuse Baby boy makes unexpected arrival From News staff reports Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Sanders caught a speeder in the center lane of Grand River Avenue in downtown Howell last week - but the guy in a hurry wasn’t the one behind the wheel. It was the baby boy who made his first appearance as his father raced toward the hospital. Sanders pulled Jason Briggs over Feb. 1 just after 3:30 p.m. as he sped up the middle of the street in the downtown business district. Sanders discovered Briggs had his reasons for speeding - Jason Matthew Briggs arrived six-and-a-half weeks early, in the front seat on the way to St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. Howell firefighters arrived within moments, and helped the baby when he initially had difficulty breathing, Jennifer Briggs said. Both were doing well, although the baby was transferred to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township, and was expected to remain hospitalized for one to three weeks. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.TWE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWE Workers begin removing the rubble at Oak Pointe Country Club clubhouse as firefighters monitor hot spots in the building one day after the fire. Sunday night's blaze destroyed the structure, but managers say it will be rebuilt. ing, he said. Much of the staff spent most of Sunday night watching the fire, said Tony Ponzetti, the club’s athletic director. “The staff is close and we and the members are like a family,” Ponzetti said. “We’re feeling a lot of support from the community.” Among those offering support - hot coffee and doughnuts first thing Monday morning - was Joanne Dinser, general manager of Hamburg Township’s Lakelands Golf and Country Club, a club that suffered a fire that damaged its clubhouse banquet area in July 2003. “I remember sitting on our green, looking at our building, which looks a lot like theirs does right now, and someone brought me a cup of coffee and a banana,” Dinser said. “Sometimes there’s nothing you can do except offer a little kindness.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2011 HALL FROM AT Chamber announces officers, other awards very said. “(Hall) gets his entire staff involved. They designed the Santa Claus float; he throws himself into the whole process.” Hall has been active in a number of community organizations over the years, including the Chamber of Commerce, Howell Public Schools’ Board of Education, Howell Rotary Club and the Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Livingston County. He is a former member of the Howell Jaycees board of directors and past Jaycee of the year. He is a member of the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital Development Committee, chairman of the Howell Public Schools Education Foundation board of directors and chairman of the MI Future Foundation. Hall said he was totally caught off guard when he was announced at the Citizen of the Year award winner. “I was stunned; I had predicted two other people would win,” he said. “I just went numb.” “I’ve been truly honored, and this community has given me so much,” Hall said, in accepting the award. “Anybody that takes the time and effort that he does makes it a better community,” Scofield said. The Citizen of the Year award has been the high- M lk e Ha ll ■ Age: 53. ■ Residence: Oceola Township. ■ Work: Owner of Cobb- Hall Insurance Group of Howell. ■ Family: One grown child, Kaitlin, a New York fashion designer. ■ Most recent honor: 2006 Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. ■ Community involvement: Chairman of the Ml Future Foundation, chairman of Howell Public Schools Education Foundation, 2007 Howell Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors' treasurer, member of St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital Development Committee, former treasurer and trustee for Howell Public Schools' Board of Education, past board member of Howell Jaycees, Jaycee of the year in 1981, former member of Leadership Livingston Steering Committee, past president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County, past stewardship and finance committee member at Grace Lutheran Church, 2000 Who's Who in Livingston County. light of the chamber’s annual awards since 1957. The first winner was Dr. Pat May, who was on hand for the 2006 program. At a special meeting just before the dinner. Hall was elected the Chamber of Commerce’s board treasurer for 2007. Among other officers Charlotte Swann of Smith Barney Inc. was elected chairwoman. Rich Perlberg of the Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, vice chairman, and Vicki Hartman of National City Bank, secretary. Other awards given at the 4 annual dinner included: ■ Family Friendly award - Rajala & Sons Finishes, ■ Outstanding Architectural Investment Award - Cobb-Hall Insurance Group and attorney John Lobur; ■ Making it Happen Award - Brian MacDonald of MacDonald’s FYmeral Home; ■ Above and Beyond Award - 'Trevor Brooks of National City Bank. Tom Toien can be reached at ttolen@ iiving5toncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2009. 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Reserve now by calling 1-800-862-1679 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 20 07 A3 B o a t e r g i v e n 8 - 1 5 y e a r s i n f a t a l Z u k e y L a k e c r a s h 19-year-old from Hamburg Twp. plans to appeal sentence BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter Grant Czuj, now just 19 years old, will likely be nearly 30 before he gets out of prison for causing the death I of a Brighton Township man P in a 2005 boating accident on Zukey Lake in Livingston County. Lhingston County Circuit Judge David Reader last week sentenced Czuj, of Hamburg Township, to eight 1 ^ to 15 years on a charge of op- * erating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol causing death in connection with a collision that took the life of Michael John LaFave, 27, of Hamburg Township. Czuj was given lesser, concurrent sentences on three other charges. Czuj’s attorney, Bruce Saperstein, said afterward that he will appeal the sentence. The sentencing follows a nine-day trial in December in which a jury took three hours to convict Czuj on the four counts. Michael LaFave, who was single, was employed by Beck Development Co. in Green Oak Township, where he worked for his father, Steven, and uncle Earl LaFave. “It was as stiff a sentence as could he imposed under the law, and I thought it was very appropriate,” Livingston County Prosecutor Dave Morse said. “There was the death of a young man, and serious injuries to a young woman, all because of alcohol consumption and recklessness,” Morse said. “You’ve got one family, a large family that lost a young, bright light, and that’s ^ways tragic, and you’ve got a young woman paying the penally for Czuj’s actions for the rest of her life.” LaFhve’s father, Steve, said later that it was a “fair” sentence, but lamented that Czuj won’t get the help he needs in prison: treatment for a substance abuse problem. “Michigan has a warehousing system for prisoners, and not a (rehabilitation) system to get him a cure.” he said “(Rehabilitation, and not retribution) has been more important to us from the beginning.” The Czuj family had a different view. “I do (feet it was too harsh a sentence),” said Jeff Czuj, the convicted man’s father. “I stand behind my son. He told the truth, and it wasn’t intentional. A lot of other people made mistakes out there (on the night of the accident).” Jeff Czuj said his son jumped into the water after the collision and risked his own life trying to save LaFave’s. According to testimony presented at the trial, Czuj was piloting a motorboat traveling at 23 to 37 mph about midnight on July 23, 2005, when he entered a no-wake zone between Zukey and Strawberry lakes, and hit a pontoon boat that was drifting near a sandbar while tethered to a smaller craft. The prosecution argued that Czuj’s blood alcohol level was 0.10 percent at the time, above the legal limit M a r i n e c o m m u n i t y h o n o r s f a l l e n b r o t h e r United States Marine CpI. Mark David Kidd, pictured below, was laid to rest last Saturday at Brighton Hills Memorial Gardens in Brighton. He was killed by sniper fire while serving in Iraq. Kidd was one semester shy of graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a pre-law degree. 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Sarah Ribas, 29, of Howell spent weeks convalescing in the hospital and said at the sentencing she will never fully recover from her injuries. Family members, plus Ribas and Czuj, were all given the opportunity to speak at the sentencing. “I feel terrible about this whole thing, it should have never happened,” Czuj said. “I do feel remorse. If I could, I would exchange spots with (LaFave).” Reader said Czuj knowingly violated terms of his probation on a previous marijuana charge. “You’re not a victim, Mr. Czuj,” Reader said, before pronouncing sentence. “You’re the perpetrator. Cautions and warnings were ignored. For what reason? The thrill of some speed?” Steve LaFave said despite the sentence, the family has had no closure. “When you lose your son, there’s never closure,” LaFave said. “Now we can go on with the healing.” Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2009. Reconditioned bus will travel to needy LESA vehicle to bring aid supplies to Mexico BY LAURIE HUMPHRE Y News special Writer As nine retired Livingston Education Service Agency buses wait to be scrapped for parts, students in Fowlerville High School’s advanced auto shop class are helping to breathe new life into a 10th bus. After a tuneup and minor improvements, the bus will leave for Mexico on 'Tuesday to help save lives. “It will be used for going to remote villages and picking up children and the elderly. It will bring them into the city for medical services,” said Doug Burnie, owner of Fowlerville Hardware and longtime humanitarian. “This bus is ideal because it has a wheelchair lift.” Burnie, who has traveled to Mexico more than 40 times over the last 18 years, will drive the bus to Guaymas, Mexico, and turn it over to the Department of Infrastructure for Family. “It’s like our Department of Social Services,” he said. The bus will be filled with donated hospital beds, computers, air conditioners, bunk beds, clothing, dental equipment and, most importantly, a transformer for an orphanage. “The power company in Mexico wanted $8,500 for an electric transformer,” said Burnie, who picked one up locally for $1,800. “This was a bargain.” The Fowlerville native made his first humanitarian trip as part of a local group offering free eye exams and glasses in 1989. “I thought it would be a terrific one-time experience,” he said. After 30 minutes of helping people to read an eye chart, he questioned his importance on the trip. As if in response to his question, an interpreter approached him and delivered a message. “He told me ‘That lady wanted glasses so she could read her Bible again,”’ he said. Minutes later, the interpreter came back and said “That lady said ‘God will reward you for what you’re doing.’” “Right there on the spot, I made the decision to help anyway I could,” said Burnie, a member of Hidden Springs Church in Oceola Township. “God has never told me to quit, but he has told me to go more often,” he joked. Each time, he brings something down. The re cently donated LESA bus brings his number of donated buses to seven. Burnie bought the others at auction in local school districts. He also has supplied ambulances and other vehicles. “They have so little there, and they are so appreciative of anything you give them,” he said. The upcoming trip and bus donation come following a request from a Mexican official. “She told me ‘IVe could really use a bus with a wheelchair lift.’ Well, I came home, and didn’t even get a chance to go looking for one when Mike (Hubert) called me,” said Burnie. Hubert, LESA assistant superintendent, was familiar with Burnie’s work and saw an opportunity to help. LESA had to scrap 10 buses because they no longer complied with state standards. Bringing a scrap value of only $1,000 per bus, Hubert convinced LESA officials to donate a bus to Burnie. “For the little bit we lose out (in scrap value,) we’re hoping to gain in a new relationship,” said Hubert. For starters, LESA students will trwack the trip to Mexico with the help of a global positioning system temporarily installed in the bus. Hubert also would like to see local students communicate with the students benefiting from the donation. “This will be a learning experience for our kids,” he said of the donation. “Yet we are still being fiscally responsible to our district (by donating only one bus).” For more information o r to make a donation, contact Doug Burnie at 734-223-8731. jva te r. 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Livingston County Sheriff Robert Bezotte confirmed that the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team arrested Plunkett Jan. 25 in Hamburg Township on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs and driving on a suspended license. Plunkett was lodged in the jail for 19 hours and was released pending further investigation, Bezotte said. Meanwhile, public records show that a 22-year-old woman who died last summer of a drug overdose was brought to a local hospital after collapsing at an Ann Arbor apartment then rented by Plunkett. Ann Arbor Police would not discuss that investigation. The state Attorney Grievance Commission filed papers in Livingston County Circuit Court a week ago to take possession of Plunkett’s client files. According to court documents, an order of eviction was served at his office at 715 E. Grand River Ave. on Jan. 24, and his landlord indicated he had abandoned his practice and his files. State Police Lt. Garth Burnside, head of LAWNET, would not confirm Plunkett’s arrest. He said narcotics officers are investigating two individuals in a case that has ties to the Ann Arbor investigation. He also said his agency is seeking charges against both of those people. The death certificate for Tiffany Gregory, an Army National Guard medic from Ypsilanti, showed that she died of intravenous drug abuse June 16 after spending time at an apartment in the 2200 block of Riller Road. Public records show Plunkett was renting that apartment at the time. Ann Arbor Police said in June that Gregory was visiting friends when she overdosed that night. Detective Sgt. Richard Kinsey said Tuesday that he could not discuss whether Plunkett was there or confirm it was his apartment. A medical examiner’s report classified Gregory’s death as accidental and said a mixture of cocaine, heroin and alcohol was found in her system. Kinsey said Gregory’s death remains under investigation. Plunkett, who has handled a number of high-profile cases in Livingston County and formerly served as an assistant city attorney in Ann Arbor, could not be reached by The News. Rhonda Tozehl, an associate counsel with the Attorney Grievance Commission, said she could not comment on whether her office had spoken with Plunkett. She said the attorney appointed as the receiver for Plunkett’s case files was sorting through his office earlier this week. “We’re there to protect ^ clients in pending matters,” Tozehl said. “We make sure clients have access to their files and records and can obtain counsel.” Tozehl said Plunkett’s clients should contact the Attor- j ney Grievance Commission " at 313-961-6585. Fowlerville dad facing assault charges Witnesses say he shoved referee, others at daughter's volleyball game From The Associated Press The father of a Fowlerville High School volleyball player faces assault charges after witnesses say he shoved a referee. a coach and two spectators over a call during a Jan. 27 tournament at Hartland High School. Joseph Kusmiercz also has been banned indefinitely from sports events in the Fowlerville Community Schools. His daughter is on Fowlerville’s junior varsity team. “I apologize to the kids that saw it and the parents and everybody,” the Webberville resident said. “I’m not this crazy animal or whatever they think 1 am. For those people that just met me... they would think otherwise.” Fowlerville Superintendent Ed Alverson called it “an exceptional event,” adding, “We take it very seriously. We regret the lack of sportsmanship.” Kusmiercz had been warned about his conduct at two earlier sports events, Fowlerville High Principal Wayne Roedel said. Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte said a deputy arrested Kusmiercz after witnesses said he poked and shoved the referee, shoved a coach who tried to intervene, and shoved and tried to punch two male spectatowrs. The Fowlerville team was playing Okemos High School and was in the tiebreaker in a three-game series when the referee awarded a penalty point to Okemos. Kusmiercz said his daughter was “upset with me and embarrassed” by his actions. W a l t e r s - S t e i n a c k e r f a c e s l i c e n s e c h a r g e Rules watchdog operating day care in Brighton, police say BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter Brighton resident Susan Walters-Steinacker - a stickler for criticizing local officials who stray from following the rules - has been charged with operating an unregistered day care facility. Until recently, Walters-Steinacker had been caring for three young children at her home on Brighton Lake Road. Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse said, in issuing the charge, that his office acted at the behest of the state Department of Human Services. “The state notified the Brighton City Police and they notified us,” Morse said. Walters-Steinacker could not be reached for comment on the misdemeanor charge. She has a Feb. 28 arraignment and could face up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, after being questioned by The Livingston Community News last September about whether she was registered with the state, Walters- Steinacker said she had been told she did not need to be. She then rechecked with DHS officials, and w'as told otherwise. She then told The News she would take steps to comply with the state requirements. However, Brighton Police Chief Tom Wightman said that at least until 10 days ago, Walters- Steinacker was continuing to offer day care services from her home without the proper state registration. “We made contact with a couple of her own customers who verified it,” Wightman said. Morse said his office, and local police agencies, don’t set out to nab people who may innocently be operating a babysitting service. “In licensing situations, we assume they didn’t know (they were in violation). If the agency notifies them and they continue to do it, we step it up a notch,” he said. Morse said if an investigation were pursued, many people would likely be found operating a day care seiwice illegally. “I would guess there are lots of people who are unlicensed who should be, and many are unaware that, if caring for other than their own children, they may be required to be licensed,” he said. State officials have said people who operate a baby-sitting service out of their home for more than four weeks out of the year, whether an adult or a minor, are operating a family day care home, and are subject to state requirements. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. IN B R IE F H am b u rg Money raised for heart defibrillators A benefit to raise money for cardiac defibrillators for the Hamburg Township Police Department netted $8,000, as well as donations of three of the portable units from Mike Mills of the Hamburg Pub, Rick Glazer and Chuck Plante of Zukey Lake Tavern, and Steve and Renee LaFave, whose son died in a 2005 Hamburg Township boating accident. This is enough to equip all seven of the township’s police cars and the department headquarters, said Hamburg 'Township Clerk Joanna Hardesty. Hardesty also is president of the Hamburg Enhanced Recreation Organization, the group that organized the benefit, which took place Jan. 23 at Zukey Lake Tavern. Flinds were raised through silent and live auction of sportsrelated items during a benefit concert. Museum seeking bridesmaid dresses The Hamburg Historical Museum is looking for bridesmaid dresses for its annual exhibit of wedding attire. The theme for this year’s exhibit, which opens May 5, is “Always a Bride’s Maid - Never A Bride.” The exhibit, said museum director Suzanne Hines, hopes to answer the question, “Why are bridesmaid dresses so awful?” All bridesmaid dresses, and photos of bridesmaids dresses, are welcome, no matter how gruesome they may be, Hines said. The museum also is looking for wedding gowns from the 1920s to display along with this exhibit. Anyone who has a dress, story or picture to share can contact the museum at 810-986-0190. Howell Kindergarten sign-up on Feb. 27 Howell Public Schools will have kindergarten registration Feb. 27 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. It’s for all students who will be 5 years old by Dec. 1 and plan to start school in the fall. Information regarding attendance areas will be answered at the registration sessions. Parents need to bring their child’s original birth certification - not a hospital certificate - all immunization records and proof of residency. Kindergarten registration forms will be available at all elementary schools after Feb. 1 , at the district Web site at www. howellschools.com, and at kindergarten registration. Half-day kindergarten classes will be offered on a limited basis in the morning and afternoon for the 2007- 08 school year. “Begindergarten” classes also will be offered for children who are age-eligible for kindergarten but may not be ready. All day/Every day kindergarten will be offered for 2007-08, with four classes determined by lottery; parents must register students by March 5 to be considered in the selection process. Those unable to attend the Feb. 27 registration or pick up kindergarten registration packets can call Ellen Oldford at 517-548-6232. Students making valentines for Mott Southeast Elementary School students have been busy making snowflakes and valentines to deliver to the children at University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital for Valentine’s Day. Children at Mott will receive a special handmade valentine with a message on their food tray on Feb. 14. Additional valentines and snowflakes will be used to decorate the rooms and hallways at the hospital. This is the second year Southeast has participated in this activity, which was organized by fourth-grade-student Cara Green. South Lyon Students object to school on cold day South Lyon High School students who were hot over having to go to school on the coldest days of the winter staged a protest Tliesday. Melissa Meister, South Lyon Schools assistant superintendent of administrative services, said students began gathering in the school’s commons area during first period, which begins at 7:25 a.m. More students who believed school should have been closed Tuesday joined the crowd over the next two periods until about 300 students were gathered. Most schools in Washtenaw and Livingston counties were closed Tuesday. Meister said Superintendent Bill Pearson and Principal Larry Jackson addressed T h i s o n e ' s the QijR.LS! 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS B Y T H E N U M B E R S B rig h to n City 712 Adams St; $208,728 615 Brighton Lake Road; $50,000 525 Franklin St; $235,000 8483 Lee Road; $225,000 1065 Lincoln Dr; $284,000 B rig h to n Township 3149 Beach Lake Dr E; $519,500 10338 Grand River Road, E; $410,000 9095 Lake Dominion; $390,000 90 Lake Pines Dr; $463,500 5426 Military Ave; $137,450 10104 Rosemarie Run; $382,500 3168 Sandpoint Dr; $176,600 3388 Watersedge Dr; $35,500 5534 Woodruff Shore Dr; $156,750 5542 Woodruff Shore Dr; $156,750 5544 Woodruff Shore Dr; $201,175 Conway Township 8711 Gregory Road, N; $248,000 11094 Spencer Dr; $76,900 D e e rfie ld Township 10895 Latson Road, N; $437,144 8420 Wiggins Road; $270,000 F ow le rv ille V illa g e 188 Addison Circle; $237,500 700 Jessica Circle; $141,308 Genoa Township 3158 Aspen Ridge Ct; $258,000 6210 Blue Heron Dr; $240,000 1326 Clark Lake Road; $57,218 5255 Grand River Ave, E; $330,000 5255 Grand River Ave, E; $58,000 4260 Hampton Ridge Blvd; $134,000 5075 Richardson Road; $295,000 5308 River Ridge Dr; $887,500 4391 Skusa; $137,900 929 Sunrise Park St; $240,000 5468 Timberbend Dr; $622,500 Green O a k Township 8131 Bluebird Dr; $224,900 10044 Fernbrook Dr; $275,000 8580 Jane Ave; $205,000 13851 Lloyd Dr; $255,000 6252 Marcy; $119,106 14015 Pembrooke Circle; $312,000 H am b u rg Township 7082 Alta Dr; $326,000 9190 Bernice; $148,000 11494 Cedar Bend Dr; $319,550 11748 Forest Lane; $210,000 8122 Grenada Dr; $176,000 3241 Habitat Trail; $316,750 10477 Hill St; $170,000 10729 Home Shore Dr; $198,594 6975 Kewayosh Ct; $167,000 9053 Pettysville Road; $142,000 Han d y Township 1288 Briggsville Road, N; $250,000 560 Cedar Road, N; $172,000 11010 Dawn Dr; $162,000 3192 Hogback Road, N; $123,482 1615 Nicholson Road, N; $212,889 8990 Sargent Road, W; $154,000 H a rtla n d Township 8426 Allen Road; $175,000 2729 Iris Lane; $65,000 11168 Matthew Lane; $190,956 1917 Park Ridge Ct; $290,000 8273 Thorn HI Dr; $310,000 48 Wilderness Lake Ct; $320,000 How ell City 1571 2nd Ave; $147,000 1135 Curzon; $99,500 910 Michigan Ave, S; $165,000 1101 Oak Cluster Dr; $233,900 How ell Township 889 Barron Road, W; $290,000 3710 Bowen Road; $234,098 2645 Burkhart Road, N; $156,435 626 Olde English Circle; $124,900 2626 Trailwood Ct; $203,000 Iosco Township 9413 Crofoot; $247,500 8477 Crofoot Road; $186,236 8755 Lamoreaux Road, W; $73,704 152 Truhn Road; $199,000 M a r io n Township 2615 Cedar Lake Road; $ 2 0 0 ,6 6 8 2555 Cheltenham Knls; $235,000 2939 County Farm Road; $207,000 1068 Elk Run; $266,000 480 Hosta; $195,000 2400 Norton Road; $189,000 5600 Pingree Road; $439,900 968 Spirea; $200,000 2100 Sundance Rdg; $255,000 1265 Tracilee Dr; $228,167 Oceola Township 1006 Gasser Ct; $218,000 946 Melvin; $38,500 4144 Merriman Loop; $83,000 Pu tn am Township 3235 MI State Road 36; $125,000 T yron e Township 10441 Denton Hill Road; $241,030 12163 Indian Oaks Trail; $615,000 12293 Ivy Lane; $392,500 12434 Orchard Wood; $315,000 7448 Parkwood Dr; $263,667 U n ad illa Township 15828 M-36; $319,000 B U I L D I N G P E R M I T 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 8 1 6 0 M u rp h y Drive, $50,000, tenant buildout 114 W . G rand River A ve., $90,000, tenant buildout 8571 W. Grand River A ve., $7,900, tenant buildout 4 0 4 W . G ran d River A ve., $5,600, re-roof 114 W .G ra n d River Ave., $5,000, sign 6 0 8 4 N o rth r id g e Hills, $15,000, basement Oceola Township 5 2 0 0 N. Latson, $172,259, commercial wood frame structure 6 4 4 0 Bergin Road, $22,727, in-ground pool 3 8 9 4 W h irlaw a y Lane, $234,563, two-story singlefamily dwelling with two-car attached garage 7 4 5 4 Bergin, $18,900, attached garage 3941 W h irlaw a y Lane, $234,563, two-story singlefamily dwelling with two-car attached garage 4 3 1 0 A n tle r Blvd., $104,668, two-story addition to a single- family dwelling 6 5 4 G u lle y Road, $84,811, pole barn 6 7 7 N. Hughes Road, $181,706, one-story singlefamily dwelling with two-car attached garage 5 5 6 3 B r illia n t Circle, $145,461, one-story singlefamily dwelling with two-car attached garage 711 N .H u g h e s Road, $209,372, two-story singlefamily dwelling with two-car attached garage 7 7 4 6 Clyde, $45,437, residential accessory structure Putnam Township 2 0 0 5 W . Schafer, $1,081,714, dining hall facility 7 0 7 0 P in c k n e y Road, $29,988, deck and sunroom 3 7 3 8 W. S ch a fe r Road, $20,354, attached garage 5 5 8 3 P a tte rs o n L ak e , $205,678, two-story addition to a single-family dwelling 5 4 2 4 W. M -3 6 , $131,428, two-story single-family dwelling 1811 M e r r ic k D r iv e , $5,817, deck 6 8 2 0 F a rle y , $68,278, addition to a two-story singlefamily dwelling 1 1 4 9 3 S a d d le b ro o k C irc le , $6,060, deck 3 3 9 W e b s te r, $2,808, accessory structure 7 4 4 H o w e ll, $41,204, addition to and renovation of a residential dwelling JAMIE CHAR8ENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Kim Fricke, le ft, o f PCIA and Equine World Insurance, and Lori Ross, o f Michigan Land and Homes Realty, both specialize in helping people who own horses or own or are purchasing large p ro perty parcels. Pair of horse enthusiasts team up in business world They grasp owners' land and insurance needs R E A L E S T A T E & B U I L D I N G BY CASEY HANS News Staff Reporter TVvo local women have translated their love of horses into their livelihood. Lori Ross, of Michigan Land and Homes, and Kim Fricke, president of PCIA and Equine World Insurance, both are equestrian enthusiasts and are making that their life’s work. “I’m known as the horse specialist,” said Ross, who has sold real estate since 1997, specializing in large parcels and horse farms. And although she says 80 percent to 90 percent of her customers are “horse people,” Ross has helped others looking for large parcels. “I’ve had horse people, llama farmers, hunters, chicken farmers, investors - I had one guy who had border collies and wanted the land to train them,” she said. She said being able to assess the value of items such as properly fencing, horse barns and arenas has given her a specially in what has been a slow real estate market. Also, she said, knowing local zoning laws and their impact on horse owners is important. “When you start talking language, each township varies in their zoning,” she said. Fricke said the two women often refer business to each other - and get referrals from others - because of their precise specialty. “I’ve been an equestrian all of my life,” says Fricke. “I decided to create a new niche and focus on a passion of mine. It went hand-in-hand with what Ido.” Fricke said she wants to ensure that people who own horses have the proper insurance. “Many people who have facilities have them imderinsured or uninsured because they think their homeowner’s insurance covers it. Often it doesn’t,” she said. The two met when Fricke became a customer of Ross: Fricke has a 10-acre horse farm for sale and purchased 70 acres to which she eventually wants to move. More information ■ Michigan Land and Homes Realty 1127 Old US-23, Suite 101, Brighton, Mi 48114.www. mihorsefarms.com. 866-783-2512. ■ Equine World Insurance 1127 Old US-23, Brighton, Ml 48114. WWW. equineworldinsurance.com. 866-954-0555. The two also work with the Michigan Equine Partnership; Fricke is president of the advocacy group for the state’s horse industry and Ross serves on the MEP board. They said Livingston is one of the largest counties for horse farms and has a variety of equine businesses - some nationally known - including breeders of thoroughbreds, Arabians, Morgans and miniatures; horse boarding and training facilities, and people who raise horses for harness racing. That doesn’t include the trail riding groups and individual horse owners, they said. Fricke founded PCIA, a specialty insurance company for professional services firms, in 1998 and works with her son, Mike Cosgrove, and a team of insurance and risk management specialists. She started Equine World Insurance in 2000 to serve owners of farms, ranches and stables, as well as horse trainers with liability, property and other types of insurance across 10 states. 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GRAND RIVER • HOWELL ^ 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -2 2 5 0 A 6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2 0 0 7 Growing demands on church force it to halt co-op's lease BY U S A CAROLIN News Staff Reporter A long-standing presence in Oceola Township is losing its home. The Hardy Co-op Preschool has been operating out of the Hardy United Methodist Church off M-59 near Argentine Road for 30 years, but the church is not offering to extend the co-op’s lease after May. The reason: Demands on the church are growing as well as its congregation. Pat Pagel, administrative assistant at the Hardy United Methodist Church, says, “We want our teachers to be able to set up a room and keep it that way rather then take it down after Sunday school and then set it up again the following weekend. Our congregation is growing and we need the space.” The nonfaith-based Hardy Co-op preschool started in 1976 with people from the congregation. The school has a playbased curriculum and serves 2- to 4-year-olds. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hardy Co-op Preschool is seeking a new site after losing its lease at the Hardy United Methodist Church. Pictured from left playing dress-up are Brianna Borseth, 3, Jordyn Hobson, 3, and parent/ worker Nadine Borseth. The co-op’s lease is up at the end of May, which is the end of the school year, but enrollment for next fall’s classes begins this month, and parents as well as new members want to know where the co-op’s new home will be. “We haven’t had any offers yet,” says parent and co-op President fe y Simmons. “I’ve been investigating 65 locations. It seems like any place large enough to host a preschool already has something. We need at least 800 square feet of space and would also like an outdoor space and a storage space, all of which we currently have.” The Hardy Co-op Preschool serves families from Hartland, Howell, Brighton, Fenton and Kardy Co-op Preschool ■ Current location: Hardy United Methodist Church, 6510 Highland Road, Oceola Township. ■ Information: Call 517- 546-1155. ■ Membership: The Hardy Co-op Preschool is a member of the Michigan Council of Cooperative Nurseries and the Huron Valley Council of Cooperative Nurseries. Linden. Simmons says an ideal location would be between Hartland and Howell. Teacher Kathy Dettling, who has been with the co-op for six years, says churches with classroom space or a community educaWorking parent Jennifer Freeman plays with her son, Parker Freeman, 3, as Hailey Rex, 3, watches in the background at the Hardy Co-op Preschool in Oceola Township. tion facility with restrooms close by would be good options for the school’s new home. “Our experience at the church has been wonderful,” says Dettling. “We’ve had such great support from the people at the church.” She adds, “We are a parentowned and directed co-op, one of only three co-op preschools in the county. We offer an opportunity for parents to be involved with their children’s education at a grass-roots level.” “Parents have ownership of their child’s education,” says Simmons. “We don’t have to pay as much for tuition because we all participate in it.” Simmons says that more than one-third of the co-op’s current members have had an older sibling or parent who has graduated from it, and that the co-op has a dedicated core group. F o r e c a s t Q i i l i w i t h h o t d o g s a n d s lic e d ic e S le d p u lle r s t o b e a t fe s tiv a l BY TOM TOLEN News Staff Reporter People will have a chance to get up close and personal Saturday with sled dogs and their owners - including those who participated in a 1,150-mile race across Alaska last year - at the Brighton Chili & Ice Festival Saturday in downtown Brighton. The General Motors Proving Grounds is the major sponsor of this year’s event, hosted by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street and Grand River Avenue in downtown Brighton. Sally Eastman, chamber events coordinator, said that about 40 ice sculptures will grace the outsides of buildings and the Mill Pond area of downtown Brighton. In addition to the sculptures created by Pinckney artist Martin Folk and his team, there will be stick-to-yourribs chili served up by Summerville of Brighton for a donation. Proceeds will go to support the Walk for Warmth charity fundraiser Feb. 24 in Howell. To wash down the chili, as well as warm your innards, the American Red Cross will be serving up hot chocolate. “I hope the temperature warms up a little bit (but not too much),” says Chamber Executive Director Pam Mc- Coneghy. “We’ve made a few changes, and are looking forward to a great event,” McConeghy says. Mother Nature is serving up a few changes herself this year. Instead of the above-freezing temperatures that caused cancellation of last year’s event, the weather forecast calls for temperatures to be in the upper teens for Saturday’s activities. One of the new events this year is a special appearance by Ed and Tasha Stielstra, owners of Nature’s Kennel Sled Dog Racing & Winter Adventures, who are from the Upper Peninsula and will give presentations on sled dog racing and skijoring (in which a person on cross-country skis is pulled by one or two sled dogs). The Stielstras also will allow people to try on real “mushing” gear, stand on a racing sled to learn about sled dog racing, be “hooked up” to the dog sled and learn commands. More information on Nature’s Kennel may be obtained at its Web site: www.natureskennel.com. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. W h e n y o u g o t o t h e E . R . y o u d o n ’ t g o t h e r e t o w a i t . 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Others have been on our news pages for one reason or other; Cheers: To Fowlerville principals Wayne Roedel and Jim Kitchen, whose playful antics will help boost the fundraising efforts for the Special Olympics program. The best thing that could happen to these two is that they both raise $1,000 so that - according to their bet - they both have to take the Polar Plunge into Whitmore Lake March 24. Cheers: To Howell business owner Mike Hall, who was named Citizen of the Year by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce last week. Hall says his service to the community is his way of giving back for all he has been given. Hall or his insurance agency have been involved with the schools, the chamber of commerce, are a long list of community events. Howell, and every community, needs people like Mike Hall. Cheers: To The Great American Pretzel Co. owners John and Kathy Ruf for seizing the moment when they had the chance to get their product featured on a home shopping network. The exposure has been a huge boost for their chocolate-covered pretzels, which they produce at a facility in Oceola Township. There is a never-ending need for entrepreneurs like the Rufs, who believe in what they do and are willing to go all out to make their business venture a success. Cheers: To Humane Society of Livingston County veterinarian Dr. Kristin Smith, who has dedicated her professional life to taking care of the dogs and cats that are left for adoption at the animal welfare agency. She spends much of her time performing the surgical procedures needed to spay and neuter the animals so they are healthy and more adoptable. Cheers: One more time to all of the people who were nominated for the first Livingston Citizen of the Year award, sponsored by The Livingston Community News. It was a great first group of people to consider for the honor. We’ll be back in the fall seeking nominations for those who should be honored for their work this year in the community. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgeraid@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Nine-year-old Reed Garbaz breaks into a sweat as he dances the night away with his mom. Dawn Garbaz, during last weekend's Mother- Son Valentine Dance at Brighton's Scranton Middle School. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dancing the night away M o t h e r - s o n , d a d d y - d a u g h t e r V a l e n t i n e e v e n t s w e l l a t t e n d e d BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o r te r T raditional date night took a different turn Saturday as moms and their sons and dads and their daughters danced the night away at Brighton’s Mother-Son and Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dances. The mood was happy at the mother-son dance at Brighton’s Scranton Middle School, and so were the feet. “I’m doing the happy-feet dance tonight like the penguins do,” said an exuberant Jacob Dunn, 5, immediately after landing a round-off. also known as a cartwheel. For Sarah “Jacob invited me to be his date Beck, 8, tonight while his dad and sister her dad went to the Daddy-Daughter Val- Mike Beck's entine Dance,” said Jacob’s mom, shoulder Amy Dunn, referring to the dance provided a going on at the same time at Brighcomfortable ton High School, spot to rest Ian Hummel invited his mom, Alherliead ison, to the dance because his sisduring the ter and dad also were at the daddy- Daddy- daughter event. Daughter “I never asked anyone on a date Valentine before,” said 5-year-old Ian. His Dance at dance of choice? “The happy feet Brighton dance,” he said. High School Liz Morfe watched her son. Mion Feb. 3. chael, break dance and chose not SEE DANCES, B2 Some girls at the Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance last weekend let their dads do the footwork for them, including 6-year-old Lilly Vaden with her dad, Robert, pictured below. At right, Jaidyn Bozyk, 5, kicks up her heels and makes her own fun at the Valentine dance. M e s s a g e i n t h e F o r e s t W e b s i t e m e a n t f o r s e n t i m e n t s JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton resident Charlene Kull has dreamed up a high-tech Internet site, www.messageintheforest.com, which gives families and friends a unique way to leave messages on a Web page with fanciful forest settings. It's the high-tech version of carving initials on a tree BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News S p e c ia l Writer Not so long ago, sweethearts who wanted to express their feelings for one another in a lasting manner carved their initials into the trunk of a tree. Undoubtedly, some still do. But for a generation that has cut its teeth on the Internet - and for their parents and grandparents, too - Brighton resident Charlene Kull has dreamed up a family-friendly. COURTESY,CHARLENE KULL This old apple tree along Cunningham Lake Road served as the model for the tree on a portion of Charlene Kull's message Web site. high-tech version of carving initials in a tree. Her Web site - www.messageintheforest. com - provides families and friends a unique way to permanently “carve” messages of love, honor, friendship, tribute and memoriam on a graphics-rich Web site that depicts fanciful forest settings dotted with stately trees and winsome woodland creatures. “My Web site is a marriage of technology, imagination and human sentiment,” said Kull, a public relations specialist and artist, for whom Message in the Forest is an enjoyable sideline. Opening the site’s home page, visitors are presented with a tranquil woodland, centered by a path that bridg- SEE MESSAGE, B2 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2 0 0 7 C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K B a n d p e r f o r m s in P in c k n e y f o r C a t h o lic S c h o o ls W e e k Terry Braciszewski, middle row center, leads the St. Mary Catholic School band in a performance honoring National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. COURTESY, JEFFREY WACK S u bm it y o u r c om m u n ity p h o to s The Community Scrapbook page is a weekly look at our communities through the camera lenses of people like you. Send your photo along with a brief written explanation. Include the names of 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 high-quality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@livingston . com m un itynews.com COURTESY, REBECCA ROBINETT Brownie Girl Scout Troop 1477 of Brighton recently took a tour of Marco's Pizza in Brighton Township where they learned the process that an order goes through and made pizzas. Pictured from top left: Michele and Tom D'Angelo (owners), Devin Erikson. Second row: Cheli Bonds, McKenzie Barrett, Sonja Walker, Lauren Wallace, Tatum Moleski, Mary McElroy. Front row: Chloe Jaworski, Ellen Tsao, Annie Weber. COURTESY HOWELL CARNEGIE DISTRia LIBRARY Getting in and out of the Howell Carnegie District Library is now as easy as pushing a button. The library's historic wood doors are beautiful, but heavy. The front door may be opened by pushing a button mounted near the steps in front of the door. Inside is another button for the foyer door in and out of the library. "This is something people had requested because the doors are so heavy," said library Director Kathleen Zaenger. DANCES FROM Bi Getting away from brother is nice, too to join him spinning on the floor. “I don’t know where he learned to do that, but I can tell you it was not from his mom,” she said. The single-digit temperatures didn’t stop the moms in their dresses and their sons in their dress shirts and ties from coming out. “We had more than 40 couples just walk in tonight, taking us over the 200 mark,” said Kim Ladd, enrichment supervisor for Brighton Community Education, which hosts the event, in its fourth year While upbeat songs like “Who Let the Dogs out,” “We Will Rock You” and “’mCA” played in the gymnasium, energetic little boys with punch mustaches let loose while their moms worked to keep pace. It was the rare couple who appeared to be dancing to the same beat. “We’re just here to boogie down,” said Heather Farrell, whose son Connor, 9, added, “I like dancing a lot of different ways, and I make up my own stuff.” At Brighton High School, more than 1,400 fathers and daughters came out to dance and enjoy the evening together The 18th annual Daddy- Daughter Valentine Dance was put on by the South East Livingston County Recreation Authority. SELCRA Director Julie Hall and her staff had started setting up for the big event the day before and Hall said she was pleased with the turnout. “It’s popular because it’s a wholesome, quality fun event,” said Hall. “We have groups of dads who take their daughters out to eat before the dance. It’s social for them. It’s a real community event.” One of the highlights of the night was the balloon drop, when hundreds of balloons were released from nets on the ceiling. While the red and white balloons floated down, multicolored girls’ shoes lined the perimeter of the gym floor, an indication that it was easier for some girls to jump for balloons and dance to songs like “The Macarena” in their stocking feet. “I like the fast dancing,” said 9-year-old Lauren Mileto. “I like good ice cream, too,” she added while taking in a spoonful of vanilla custard, which was donated by Ritters Frozen Custard. “My brother had friends come over, so me and my dad decided to come here for a special night,” said 7-year-old Elise Girdis. “It’s just a fun way to spend time with Elise,” said her dad, Todd Girdis. For Joyce He, 9, and Sarah He, 8, every part of the dance was a good time. “We had a wonderful time shopping for the dresses, going out to dinner and dancing,” said their dad, Gary He. Chris Kelly and his daughter Samantha, 9, had attended the daddy-daughter dance before. “We just enjoy it,” said Kelly. Samantha’s reasons were twofold. “I like to spend time with my dad, and to get away from my brother,” she said with a gleam in her eye. For those fathers and daughters who want to put on their dancing shoes this weekend, Pinckney Community High Schodl will have a Daddy-Daughter Dance on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 per couple and are available by calling 810-225-3950. Lisa Carotin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. MESSAGE FROM BI Old apple tree served as inspiration es a stream flowing between ancient-looking, gnarled trees. Each tree has a specific theme for messages: Love Notes, Friends, Family, 'fributes. Weddings, Proposes, Pet Postings, Celebrations and In Memoriam. Select a tree, click on it and a close-up view of the tree appears. A unicorn in the forest on the home page links to a tree for posting pet photos. The home page also incorporates gentle sounds, including a bubbling brook, bird calls, tinkling bells and the unicorn’s quiet neigh. Kull said she got the idea while lying in bed one Saturday morning. “I remembered that my father put his initials and my mother’s on a tree while they were visiting me and my husband in Fort Campbell, Ky, when we were newlyweds,” Kull said. “I thought, ‘This is going to be there forever’ And that’s what I decided I could do for people on this Web site.” In fact, she added, the initials on the tree on the Love Notes page are a copy of her dad’s carving. Although most of the trees depicted on the Web site are pure fantasy, Kull found the inspiration for one of them in real life. An old apple tree growing alongside Cunningham Lake Road near her Brighton home was the model for the tree in the foreground of the apple orchard illustrating the links page. “I noticed it while I was jogging with my husband,” Kull said. “I suppose I’ve been jogging by that tree for 30 years.” The links page has pop-up links to sponsoring Web sites and a “secret” gate that provides access to the “Giving Grove,” a place for qualified charities to post links to their Web sites at no cost. “I think this will provide a great way for people to donate to their favorite non-profits,” Kull said. And, as more sponsors (as distinct from non-profits) sign on, she plans to decrease the fees charged to those posting messages. To see messages posted by others, and perhaps find a bit of inspiration, simply scroll over the tree trunk you have selected or click on the “Hint “ button at the lower right corner of each tree page. Icons on the tree trunk show where messages have been posted. Although it has just been unveiled to the public, the site already has messages in memory of parents and family pets, a wedding announcement, a Valentine message, a message honoring a serviceman, and many others. To post a message (for a fee), visitors to the site go to the tree of their choice, choose an open space and click on it to be taken to the ordering page, then follow directions. The site gives people a chance to surprise a special person with a Valentine or message of support or a note of congratulations, Kull said. It also is a perfect place to post an invitation to a party, photos of pets, links to personal blogs, tributes and memorials and more. Kull hopes that someone will soon post a marriage proposal on the page devoted to just that. Kull stresses that Forest is “family-friendly.” In the legal notes that preface the user agreement, she reserves the right to remove inappropriate messages. She checks the site at least twice each day. 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FreeRed Cross Ski Cap & Taco Beil Coupon to all presenting donors while supplies fast! Also enter a raffle to win 1 of 2 $25 gas cords! c T k f a T - i c e t e e r - n iE UVINOSTON C O M M U N I T Y N E W S P l e a s e g i v e b l o o d . 1 - 8 0 0 - G I V E L I F E • w w w .r e d c r o s s .o r g drd.full.0303 1708874-01 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 20 07 B3 . The incredible journey S t . M a r y s t u d e n t s t r a c k H a w a i i a n c a n o e ' s P a c i f i c v o y a g e BY HOPE LASH News S p e c ia l Writer Fifth and sixth-grade students at Saint Mary Catholic School waited anxiously last Friday for a phone call from the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. That call was meant to link students to the Polynesian Voyaging Society crew aboard the Hokule’a Hawaiian canoe. The 50 students are participating in a cultural and environmental education program that is tracking the voyage of the double-hulled Hokule’a and crew on their voyage from Hawaii to Japan. “This is a great chance for our students to connect to the global community,” said Laura Heatwole, sixth-grade teacher at Saint Mary in Putnam Township. “Our students are learning about the Hawaiian culture and how they’re preserving their traditions. Hawaii is more than just hula skirts and pineapple.” More than 70 Hawaiian schools are participating in the program that coincides with the 2007 Hokule’a voyage. Saint Mary is the only school participating from the Mainland (continental United States). Paige Gabel, a parent at Saint Mary who is part Hawaiian, has facilitated the instruction in the classrooms that includes activities connected to math, science and writingjournals. The focus of the 3,500-mile Pacific journey is to create awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and how it affects every human being. “The curriculum teaches about the environment utilizing the values of the Hawaiian culture that believes in balancing human needs with nature,” said Gabel. “Part of our tradition is to be in harmony with nature and less dependent on technology. I’m hoping that our students will be able apply some of the things they learn to their life here in Pinckney,” she said. Students spent class time studying environmental problems like waste disposal into the water. Hawaii’s ecosystem is being affected by the dumping of waste material into the Pacific Ocean. “The pollution in the ocean makes me aware of how I need to recycle,” said sixth-grader Ashley Weiland. Heatwole and fifth-grade teacher Sue Keen said the program has created a lot of excitement in the classroom as well as a new awareness of the necessity to protect the environment. “The crew are role models of people fulfilling their responsibilities to the environment,” said Heatwole. “We hope it inspires one of our students to say this is important and we need to make changes to protect our environment.” “It’s cool to know that people are doing amazing things,” added fifthgrader Nolan Hubbard. “I’ve learned that it’s important to find uses for your trash and recycle.” Hokule’a’s lack of modern technol- Fifth-grader Makena Gabel tries to learn howto use a traditional Hawaiian musical instrument with several classmates from Saint Mary Catholic School in Pinckney. Left, Hamburg Township residient and native Hawaiian Paige Gabel shares her heritage. ogy was what impressed most of the students most. The Hokule’a crew is crossing the vast ocean without the advantage of any modern navigational tools - not even a compass. Instead, the crew will use a Polynesian navigational system that dates back more than 2,000 years. The crew steers the Hokule’a by using the sun, the moon, the stars, the wind, the ocean animals and birds for navigation. The entire voyage will take almost six months to complete. Students will track the crew’s progress and read crew journal entries through a Web log on the Polynesian Voyaging Society web site. By mid-February the Hokule’a crew should be arriving at a port of Satawal in the Federated States of Micronesia to honor the Polynesian master navigator Mau Piailug on his home island. The students are hoping to expand their knowledge by talking with the Hokule’a crew. The crew is allotted one satellite phone call per day and will contact only half of the schools that are participating. Gabel coordinated the contact time between the students and the Hawaiian crew that would allow the students from Michigan to ask nine questions. Students will ask a range of questions about Hawaiian culture, environmental stewardship and navigation during the 10-minute satellite window. Though the Friday afternoon satellite call was never received because of a sudden wind change that necessitated the crew rigging sails, the call was rescheduled for this week. Students get lessons in the real world Brighton offers sports, entertainment marketing class Alumni Association regroups Howell group sets i date for dinner dance ^ After a brief hiatus, the Howell Alumni Association has formed anew under the auspices of the Howell Education t Foundation as one of its four* standing-committees. i Anyone who attended How-' ell Public Schools; who wasi employed by HPS; and anyone' who has significantly assisted the association can join. An-’ nual membership dues for 20071 are $10. Officers for the orga-' nization include Jeff Salisbury, i president; Rosemarie Poma-| Clark, vice president; Marilyn i Watson-Roxberry, secretary; ’ and Ray Lemmen, treasurer. Directors include; alumni Tom Austin, Penny Bain-Salisbury,' Joyce Cash-Fisher, Rebeccaj Dean-O’Neal, Sylvia Horton-1 Northrup and Mary Jo Ken- ' nedy-Dymond. Serving on the j board as nonvoting members . are Mike Hall of the Howell* Education Foundation and Superintendent Chuck Bremen The group’s annual fundraiser, the “Dollar$; for Scholars Dinner Dance” will be Saturday, March 24, fi-om 6 to 11 p.m., at Chemung Hills Banquet Center in Oceola Township. Howell-area band. Paradise, will provide live music. Proceeds benefit the association’s scholarship program. Since 2001, the association has awarded $6,000 in scholarships, $500 each, to 12 Howell High School graduates. Tickets to the dinner dance are $45 each or $80 per couple. Seating is limited; advance tickets may be purchased through March 10 at Howell Community Education, HPS Freshman Campus and Cobb Hall Agency or by sending a check to Howell Alumni Association, 1400 W Grand River Ave., Howell MI 48843. Tables seating sbc, eight, or 10 persons may be reserved. Anyone wishing to sponsor a table or donate a raffle item may call Dinner Dance Committee cochairwomen Rosemarie Poma- Clark at 517-623-0161 (e-mail clarkbug2000(«yahoo.com) or Beclg^ Dean-O’Neal 248-623- 1957 (e-mail bed^anne2(g)sbcglobal. net). BY LISA CAROLIN News S taff Reporter Students at Brighton High School interested in sports or entertainment will have a new elective class available in the fall that will give them a more realistic sense of career possibilities. Sports and Entertainment Marketing will be offered as a one-semester elective class that will provide students with the fundamental principles and concepts of marketing and develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills. The class will require a strong base of courses including math, social sciences, communications and the arts, according to business teacher Julia Azzani. “The class will be very project- oriented and will involve working on actual client issues and listening to guest speakers,” says Azzani. “We currently do a sports and entertainment workshop at the Palace of Auburn Hills, which will be part of the class. Students get to talk to the staff there and learn about all the departments that go into running a Pistons game or a concert.” Azzani says she, along with BHS business teacher Pete O’Neill, wanted to add the class to the curriculum because it’s being added to other curriculums in Michigan arid gaining popularity. It also ties in with a variety of business majors and minors offered at colleges. “Many students that I’ve asked have expressed an interest in taking the class,” says Azzani. “They will be required to participate in an event outside of class to see what it’s like in the real world. It will help kids who don’t realize the connection between being an artist and understanding the profit motive.” Another new course being added to Brighton’s Maltby Middle School curriculum for the 2007-08 school year is Forensic Science. The class will be for eighth-graders and will involve hands-on science encompassing both the natural and physical sciences. It will directly relate to the math and science school improvement goals of increasing graphing skills and developing process and reasoning skills. It will be offered as a quartei-long unified arts class. 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BLOOD DRIVE Noon-5:45 p.m. Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St., Brighton. Details: 800-GIVELIFE. SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-8 p.m.dinner; 7-11 p.m. karaoke. American Legion Memorial,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors,$3 children 9 and under. Details: 734-878-9522. COMEDY 8 p.m. Community Theatre of Howell, Howell High Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell."Over the River and Through the Woods.” Details: 517- 545-1290. Also Feb. 10,8 p.m.; Feb. 11,2 p.m. S A T U R D A Y S U N D A Y 477-3178. VALENTINE TEDDY BEAR TEA 2-4 p.m. Hamburg Historical Museum, 7225 5tone St., Hamburg. Make your own Teddy bear and enjoy a special tea. Cost; $20. Reservation: 810-986-0190. PURE STYLE FASHION SHOW 2:30-5 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Cost: $20. Details; 810-355-6289. M O N D A Y 12 MOM TO MOM SALE 9a.m.-1 p.m.Village Elementary, 10632 Hibner Road, Hartland. Details: 517-548-5441. CHILI AND ICE FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-6 p.m. downtown Brighton. Chili, hot chocolate, sled dog racing presentations, ice sculptures. Details: 810-227-5086. VALENTINE TEA 11 -11:45 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ages 4-6. Registration: 810-229-6571 ext. 211. MIDWINTER PARTY 1 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road,"Out of this World" party for elementary school age children only. Registration: 810-231-1771. ICE FISHING-BEGINNERS 1-4 p.m. Kensington Metropark. Registration: 248-685-0603. LAKE WATER TESTING 1 p.m. Senior Community Center, 10407 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Annual Cooperative Lake Monitoring Program sign up rally.Details;810-231-2368. LAKE CENTRAL RAIL TOUR 6 p.m. Train Depot, 128 Wetmore St., Howell. Fine dining on a 2'/!-hour journey toward Byron. Reservation: 866-608-0746. EUCHRE NIGHT 6:15 p.m. St.John Catholic Church, 2099 Hacker Road, Hartland. Cost: $5. Details; 810-220-7883. DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE 7-9 p.m. Pinckney Community High School, 10255 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Entertainment, refreshments, raffle prizes and photo for each couple. All ages.Tickets available at Pinckney Community Education, 125 Putnam St., Pinckney, at all Pinckney Community Schools and at the door. Cost: $20 per couple. Details: 810-225-3950. OPEN ENROLLMENT 8 a.m. Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School, 2101 5. Hacker Road, Brighton. Details: 810-227- 6473. ROGERS'STAFF OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m.-noon. Brighton City Hall, 200 N. First St., Brighton. Citizens welcome to seek assistance, make comments, or ask questions. Details: 517-702-8000 or 1-877- 333-MIKE. Second Monday of each month. LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. ■ 10:30-11 Wee Read Story Time. Ages 2-3. ■ 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Books, Beats and Treats. For all ages. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. HOWELL ROTARY Noon. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 622 Byron Road, Howell. Luncheon meeting with notable speakers, fellowship, and civic leadership. Visitors welcome. Details: 810-227- 1016. Weekly. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details; 810-227-7100. Also Thursdays at 10 a.m. CARD SHOPPE 6:30-7:45 p.m., Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Make a special Valentine's Day card and gift tote with Lori Kluck and learn card-making and scrapbooking techniques. Cost: $10. Details: 810- 231-1771. PEOPLE WHO KNIT 6:30-8 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Grades 6 & older. Details: 810-229- 6571. ' T U E S D A Y JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Frosty Fun. Cost: $5. Registration; 800- BUSINESS NETWORKING 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-734-1462. CHAMBER BREAKFAST 7:30-9 a.m.Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Speaker:Grady Burnett of Google, Ann Arbor.Sponsored by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce.Cost; $15 members, $20 at the door, $25 nonmembers. Details: 517-546-3920. COMPUTER CLASS 10 a.m.-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Scanning Images and Burning to CD. Registration: 810-229-6571. MOMMY AND ME CLASS 10-11 a.m. Mommy and Me, 8801 Bergen Road, Howell. Newborns up to age 3. Cost: $7 per child. Details:517-546-4168. PRE-KFUN 10:30-11:15 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. FAMILY STORY TIME 11 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. For all ages. Details; 734-878-3888. Also Wednesday at 1 p.m. CONSUMER HEALTH 2-4 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Learn how to use subscription databases and web resources for finding accurate health information. Registration: 810-229-6571 ext. 227. LETS COALITION 3:30-4:30 p.m. Livingston Essential Transportation, 3950 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.The Livingston County Transportation Coalition meeting, chaired by the Arc of Livingston. Details: 517-546-1228. Second Tuesday. CALDECOTT BOOK CLUB 4:30-5:15 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ages 5-7. Registration: 810-229- 6571 ext. 223. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6- 7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7- 12. Details: 866-522-2725. BUDGET PLANNING 6:30-7:45 p.m., Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Create a monthly budget plan for reducing debt with Clint Rux of Edward Jones Investments. Details: 810-231-1771. CONCERT 7 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Featuring Sandy Patty. Details: 810-299-4130. 12-STEP PROGRAM 7 p.m.Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton. Recovery from alcohol, drug addiction, and codependency. Details: 810-227- 9411. Weekly. CANCER DISCUSSION GROUP 7- 8:30 p.m. Woodland Health Center, 7575 W. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. For patients, family members and friends. Details: 810-844-7274. MEDIEVAL BOOKS 7:30-8:45 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Award-winning illustrator Randy Asplund presents slides showing how authentic medieval books were made. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 227. W E D N E S D A Y 14 CHAMBER BREAKFAST 8-9:30 a.m.Zukey Lake Tavern, 9653 Kress Road,Lakeland.The Pinckney Lakeland Hamburg Hell Chamber of Commerce presents "Do Your 3-Minute Commercial." Registration: 810-227-5086. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-545-0219. PLAY GROUP 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For babies up to 23 months. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. SAFETYNET 3-4:30 p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 123 E. Washington St., Howell. Promotes safety awareness in the workforce.Topic: "Fall Protection." Details: 517-546- 3920 or e-mail jwillsmore@howell. org. PIRATE ACTIVITIES 4:30-5:15 p.m.Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Ages 7-10. Details: 810-632-5200 ext. 114. HOME AND GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. refreshments; 7 p.m. program; 8 p.m. business meeting. Hartland Senior Center, Hartland Educational Service Support Center, 9525 Highland Road, Hartland. Pat Sagert will speak about tea etiquette and the history of making tea. Details: 810- 632-4632 or 810-632-4854. FRIENDS-LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. Unadilla Township Hall, 126 Webb St.,Gregory. Unadilla Friends of the LakeLands Trail meeting. Details: 734-498-3609. T H U R S D A Y 15 INVESTMENT SEMINAR 9-10 a.m. Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 131 Hyne St., Brighton. RSVP to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 810-227-5086. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 p.m. Summerville Independent Living, 833 E.Grand River Ave., Brighton. Open to anyone grieving the loss of a spouse. Details: 888-973-1145.Third Thursday. TECHNET 3-5 p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 123 E. Washington St., Howell. Information on technology solutions. Registration: 517-546-3920. MANGA BOOK CLUB 6-6:45 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ages 8-11. Registration: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. TEEN GAMING 6-8 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details; 810-229-6571. SLEEPY TIME STORIES 6:30-7:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For all ages. Details: 810- 229-6571 ext. 223. WORKSHOP 6:30-8 p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 123 E. Washington St., Howell. Business development workshop. Registration: 517-546- 3920. PARENTS OF MULTIPLES 7 p.m. Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 West Grand River Ave., Howell. Encouragement, resources, and information helpful for parenting multiples. Details: 517-223-1370. HAMBURG GREENWAYS MEETING 7:30-9 p.m. Hamburg Senior Center, 10407 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: jcspeedfish@earthlink.net. F R ID A Y 16 LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Babies and Books. Ages 12-23 months. ■ 10:30-noon. Mother Goose Cafe. All ages welcome. Details: 810-229-6571. BOOK BUNCH 11 -noon. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney."Chocolate Fever"by Smith. Grades 1-4. Registration: 734-878-3888. POLISH FEAST 6:15 p.m. St.John Catholic Church, 2099 Hacker Road, Hartland.Cost; $9 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children 8-12, $4 children under 8. Details; 517-545-0020. S A T U R D A Y 17 Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Special coffee tasting, secrets to good brewing and a lesson on coffee and tea production from Caribou Coffee's Dorothy Martinez. Details: 810-231- 1771. WHEN WEATHER GOES WILD 10:30-11:30 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ages 7 & older. Details;810-229- 6571. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Also sales of movies and music. Details; 517-546-0720. E-MAIL BASICS 1 -3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free computer course for those with basic knowledge of Internet, but little or no experience with e-mail. Registration; 810-231 - 1771. SURVIVAL SKILLS 1 p.m. Kensington Metropark. How to stay alive in the woods.Cost: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. 'THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER' 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. For 3-5 year olds and grades K-3. Details: 810-299^130. DINNER THEATER 7-9 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner, featuring Murder Mystery Players. Details; 810-494- 5433. BLUES NIGHT 8 p.m.-midnight. American Legion Memorial, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6. Details: 734-341 - 4249. S U N D A Y BREAKFAST BUFFETS ■ 8 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Pinckney's Masonic Temple, 210 Mann St., Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 kids 6-12, children under 6 free. Details: 734-878-3231. ■ 8 a.m.-noon. American Spirit Centre, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars.Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children under 12. Details: 810-229-9088. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Noon-4 p.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Lunch and photo shoot. $60. Reservation: 517-546-0249. ANIMAL MYTH AND LEGENDS 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. S U B M IT Y O U R L IS T IN G S CUP OF JOE 9:30-11:30 a.m. Hamburg Township The Livingston Community News welcomes information for this weekly calendar listing. 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. 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. V O L U N T E E R S This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. OFFICE HELP The Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking individuals interested in serving as outreach volunteers. Duties will include answering the telephone, assisting members and the public, and light clerical work. Details; 810-632-9130 or e-mail info@hartlandchamber. org. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION The Howell Nature Center is looking for volunteers to work with the wildlife rehabilitation staff in responding to calls regarding injured wildlife. Person must be 18 years old or older and have their own transportation. Training is provided. Details: 517- 546-0249 or e-mail faithk© howellnaturecenter.org. BOWLING AND SWIMMING St. George Special Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with their swimming program at Brighton High School Pool on Saturdays from 1:15-2:45 p.m. and for the bowling program at Brighton Bowl on Saturdays. Details: 810- 229-6661 ext. 106, ore-mail dmosey@yahoo.com. FASHION SHOW The Pregnancy Help Clinic needs volunteers to help with its Pure Style modest fashion show for teens Feb. 11 at Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township. Details: 866-611-8897 or e-mail info@pregnancyhelpclinic.com ALLOCATION PROCESS The Livingston County United Way is looking for volunteers to assist with the annual allocations process. Details: 810-494-3000 or e-mail dgehringer@lcunitedway.org. BLANKET MAKING The local chapter of Project Linus is holding its next blanket-making day Feb. 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Details: 248-789-7040 ore-mail howellproJectlinus@excite.com. RECYCLE HELP Recycle Livingston in Howell needs volunteers on Saturdays to help with greeting, unloading cars, sorting and cleanup. Volunteers can work from 9-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-l :30 p.m., or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Help is especially needed between 11 and 1:30. Details: 517-548-4439 or e-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal. net. HAUL HABITAT TRAILER Habitat for Humanity in Livingston County is looking for a volunteer with a vehicle that could haul a 12- foot trailer owned by Habitat to collect donated items; one time or more often. Details: 810-220- 9986 ext. 10 ore-mail lchfh@ sbcglobal.net. GIFT SHOP Brighton Hospital is seeking volunteers to help in the gift shop or with other volunteer positions. The gift shop operates from 4-6 p.m. daily and on Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon-1 p.m. Training is provided. Details: 810-225-2527 ore-mail kwinter@brightonhospital.org. DRIVERS The Brighton Senior Center is looking for volunteers on an on-call basis to provide company and assistance to our senior citizens as they travel in the center's van when the need requires or to take senior citizens to needed appointments when the van is not available. 810-299-3817 or e-mail nhall@bas.k12.mi.us. 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 vwvw. Icunitedway.org. Please submit your organization's volunteer needs to donr@chartermi.net. G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S M O N ., FE B . 1 2 BRIGHTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m., Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 5. Church Street, Brighton. Details; 810- 299-4000 or http://bas.k12.mi.us. Second and fourth Mondays of the month. HARTLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland Road, Howell. 810-746-2190. HOWELL TOWNSHIP 7 p.m., 3525 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-2817. Second and fourth Mondays o f the month. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 5. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www. villageofpinckney.org. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Northwest Elementary School, 1233 Bower St., Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. T U B S ., FEB . 1 3 FOWLERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Village Hall, 213 5. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-3771, ext. 14. Second Tuesday of every month. HANDY TWP. BOARD 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N.Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. W E D ., FE B . 1 4 PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Annex, 122 5. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3131. T H U R .,F E B . 1 5 OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, Oceola Township. Details: 517-546-3259. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2 0 0 7 B5 * W o o d y s h in e s a s a t t r a c t io n a n d p r e d i c t o r o f w e a t h e r Woodchuck has been pretty accurate over the years BY CASEY HANS New s S ta f f R e p o r te r Woody has brought attention to Livingston County - whatever the weather. Staff at the Howell Conference and Nature Center’s have received calls far and wide regarding the resident woodchuck thanks to last Friday’s Groundhog Day, when Woody predicted an early spring. This was Woody’s ninth time out of the hutch. She stayed outside for at least 30 seconds, which is what her handlers say means an early spring. If she quickly scurries back in, then that foreshadows, so to speak, six more weeks of winter before the official start of spring March 2 0 . “She’s quite the diva,” said Wildlife Director Dana De- Benham, who added that she thinks Livingston County’s woodchuck, who lives in the center’s Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, has better intuition than her Pennsylvania cohort, Punxutawney Phil, although this year they made the same prediction. Phil did not see his shadow, which, according to German folklore, also means an early spring. DeBenham said that Woody is 6-for-8 in her weather prognostications. “She’s pretty darn accurate,” she added. “Better than Phil. She has better intpition.” Howell Resident Tim Arrick had 2‘/2-year-old son Ben, who was perched on his shoulders for a better look, as they enjoyed their first Groundhog Day at the center. “We had the morning free, so decided to come out and see the groundhog,” he said. Arrick said he was hoping there would be a few more weeks of snow. “I’d rather have the snow than seeing that brown on the ground,” he said. Woody - appropriately named for her marmot roots - came to the nature center to live as a baby in the spring of 1998 after r PHOTOS: LARRY E.WRIGHT,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dana DeBenham, w ild life d ire c to r a t th e Howell Conference and Nature Center, left, takes Woody th e woodchuck from Rob Kidder during last Friday's event. Below, Madison Diehr, 6, left, and Caitie Arrick, 4, center, g et a closer look a t Woody in th e arms of DeBenham. W oody came out o f her house and stayed out for 30 seconds, p redicting we'll have an early spring. crawling from a burrow after her mother was shot. She was too tame to be returned to the wild so has found a home at the Marion Township center, DeBenham said. This year, the center celebrates its 25th anniversary doing wildlife rehabilitation and will host special activities in April, she said. DeBenham said Woody has received national attention, with calls from as far away as northern Canada. Asked what kind of weather she hoped for, DeBenham said she is a skier so she was wishing for continued snow. University of Michigan weather observer Dennis Kahlbaum said he relies more often on the Climate Prediction Center for his forecasts regardless of Woody’s opinion, noting this week’s cold snap. “The air is coming from over the top of the North Pole, so it’s the coldest air you can get,” he said, adding that the ongoing cold snap will “pretty much even out” the warmer weather seen earlier in the season. Warmer weather is expected until March and April, when predictions call for lessthan- average precipitation, he added. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. W E S P E C I A L I Z E IN P E R S O N A L S E R V I C E PRESCRIPTIONS ARE FILLED QUICKLY & ACCURATELY S enior Citizens Discounts Diabetic S upplies Most Insurance Plans A ccepted Low Prescription Prices P h a r m a c y Your Complete Prescription Headquarters FENTON 18005 Silver Parkway (810) 750-1572 BRIGHTON 9870 E. Grand River (810) 229-0323 HOWELL 2400 W. Grand River (517) 548-7070 A C H IE V E R S Ted Westmeier: Gets award from Human Services Collaborative Board. Health department director wins award Ted Westmeier, director of the Livingston County Department of Public Health, recently received the 2006 Leadership Award from the Human Services Collaborative Board. The Livingston County Health Plan Advisory Committee received the 2006 Collaborative Community Team of the Year Award. Quiz Bowl team competes on TV Three Fires Middle School Quiz Bowl team attended QuizBusters Jr. at WKAR in Lansing Dec. 14, 2006, with students Dalton Park, Blake Bensman, Jake Tholen and Jesse Hoskins representing the team. Alternates were Cody Green and Lance Lys. The team played Lakewood Vikings and won the match. The performance can be viewed on WKAR on March 18 and May 10 at 5:30 p.m. Other team members include: Nick Park. Kyle Gouine, Shelby Haack, Andrew Zwerlein and David Keller. Area students on CMU honor roll Central Michigan University has released its honors list for the fall semester. The following area students received a grade point average of 3.5 or better: B r ig h to n : Evan M. Allison, Steven A. Barrett, Erin L. Barton, Matthew J. Benskey, Nora R. Burnstad, Lindsay B. Carlson, Arielle L. Cunningham, Kira L. Damusis, Elizabeth A. Elam, Janelle Angela Ford, Andrea Roxanne Garber, Anne M. Haaseth, Jessica Mae Herman, Kari B. Hocking, Jill E. Johnson, Kenneth J. Kettler, April C. Larocque, Jeffrey L. Moyer, Steven W. Perry, John A. Reineke, Andrew Schwab, Daniel R. Stecewicz, Robb Q. 'Trafton, Stephanie L. Warren, Kathleen A. Watson, Ryan K. Wright, Conor R. 'Y'agelo, Susan A. Young. Fowlerville: Kelly N. Baldus, Rachel B. Dotzlaf, Rebecca D. Gascon, Scott M. Gascon, Colleen J. Griffin, Lauren K. Griffin, Steven A. Jeannette, Christine M. Kunde, Robyn S. Strong, Kyle L. Woods. Greg ory: Rhet A. Smith, Ryan R. Watt, Patrick R. Zuccala, Samuel D. Zuccala. H a rtla n d : Brandon David Bittner, Sean P Hoorelbeke. Howell: Mark E. Biller, Kelly N. Cieszkowski, Kelli A. Clark, Rebecca A. Dolato, Jenna L. French, Caitlin Laura Grabijas, Sara Ann Gugin, Shane M. Hernandez, Julie N. James, Mallory S. Johnson, Lauren M. Kauppi, Sara E. Kenel, Ross R. Kittredge, Tiffany A. Knappman, Chelsea N. Korreclrt, Lynndsy L. Koss, Joshua J. Loewen, Lisa N. McCauley, Jaclin R. Pantalone. Holly K. Parker, Anson J. Ratke, Jessica E. Rogers, Kelly R. Saber, Cherie N. Schipp, Stacy L. Shelton, Bethany N. Sulkowski, Alicia Marie 'Rudeau, Lauren I. Willacker. Pinckney: Rebecca L. Boomgaard, Natalie H. Diamond, Danielle M. Gille, Kelli M. King, Genevieve E. Lapczynski, Timothy J. Phillips, Nicholas J. Ponitz, Jason G. Smith. 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. IN B R IE F Putnam Township St. Mary students exceed average St. Mary Catholic School seventh- and eighth-graders exceeded the average scores of students across the state in the fall 2006 Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests. Seventh-graders take math, reading, writing and English and language arts tests, while eighth-graders take tests in those subjects, as well as science. Although it is a private district, St. Mary opts to give its students these tests, which are required of all public school students, said Principal Suzanne Cowdrey. “We’re very pleased with our students,” Cowdrey said. “The scores reflect the hard work and dedication of both our teachers and students.” St. Mary seventh- and eighthgraders also exceeded the average scores of Livingston County students in all areas but seventh-grade writing. To view the entire MEAP report, visit the state Department of Education’s Web site at www. michigan.gov/mde. Genoa Township Theater troupe to perform at school Ann Arbor’s Wild Swan Theater Co. will perform “American Short and Tall Tales” for Latson Road Elementary School students on Feb. 23. The production is a compilation of three stories: “Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett Meets Fink, Snappin’ Turkle,” “Tia Miseria,” and “Why Lapin’s Ears Are Long.” In addition to the stories, popular 19th-century songs, accompanied by guitar, fiddle and banjo, will be interspersed throughout the play. The Wild Swan Theater will perform for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information call 517-548-6319 or visit Wild Swan Theater’s Web site at www.wildswantheater.org. 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The Hartland resident had just ended the longest title drought of l,iis professional bowling career, knocking off ^ Chris Barnes, 214-185, to win P the 2007 Sun (City Classic at El Paso Lanes in Texas. I’ll confess. I don’t normally watch bowling, on a Sunday afternoon, especially during football season,, but I was curious whether Koivuniemi, who we wrote aibout less than a month ago, was going to break out of hisi slump. I’ve sometimes wondered if there’s a Spo rts Illustrated jinx when it con les to athletes featured in the Livingston Community Ne ws. Too often I’ll write a story about a team or player doing well and suddenly, they start losing, or get injured, or some;thing else afflicts them. Koivuniemi proved my theory dead wrong. There’s no jinx. The Finland native and 2003-04 PBA Player of the Year won in grand fashion for the first time since the 2005 Baby Ruth Real Deal Classic, a span of 38 events. “It’s always nice to win,” he told me the next day by phone. “It has been two years since my last. It feels like a long time. I’ve be«3n so close a couple of times. It brings you more confidence and shows you can still do it. ” Koivuniemi’s performance had plenty of drama. He beat Barnes, his new roommate on the road, and lupended an archrival, lefty Pa.trick Allen, by a score of 214-202 in the semifinals. “It was just an amazing week,” Koivuniemii told PBA. com. “I had to bowl a 246 the last game Thursday just to make match play and two of my matches went seven games and then I h ad to come from behind to win the title.” Before winning,, Koivuniemi had just one TV appearance and a No. 19 world ranking. As the No. 30 seed, he became the loivest seed to win a single-elimination, match-play event since the format was implemented in 2 0 0 1 - 0 2 . He credits “hard work” for turning his season tiround. “I have been working hard the last three weeks,” he said. “I’ve been doing much more fine-tuning, learnii.ig some new tricks.” More important ithan the $25,000 he earned, he earns the right to play in any PBA tournament withouit having to qualify for the 200 7-08 season. Koivuniemi headed to Irving, Texas, this week for the 2007 GEICO Classic at AMF Irving Lanes. With a little luck and some more strikes, he will be back in th e finals again, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday on ESPN. Bowling might not be the most spectator-fiiendly sport, but I just might tune in again. It’s always rewarding; to see our local heroes perform so well under the bright spotlight of TV Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Cecilia Brzys, 57, practices her running on a recent snowy day. The Green Oak Township resident completed her first Ironman tria th lon last summer and is preparing for her second in August. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Woman of iron Triathlete Cecilia Brzys, 57, keeps pushing the training envelope BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o r te r One thought motivates Cecilia Brzys to run faster and train harder. Spite. Brzys, 57, of Green Oak Township, said it’s “spite” that moved her to complete her first Ironman triathlon last July. She grew up in an era where women had few opportunities in sports. She doesn’t remember any specific incident about being disrespected as an athlete, but those feelings are there. “All these people say I’m not an athlete. That I’m not strong,” she said. “Every time they tell me that, I go back and do more (of my workout). ... Now girls have everything, and they don’t appreciate it.” Brzys’ slight tome belies the strength of her character. How else can you explain how anyone can finish an Ironman triathlon, a torturous test of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run? She’s already preparing for her second Ironman, the Ford Ironman Louisville, set for Aug. 26. “I really don’t know why I signed up for another one,” said Brzys, while sitting at her kitchen table. “It was so hard.” Brzys began running after the birth of her first child. Four children later, she’s completed more than 10 marathons, including the Boston Marathon once and the Detroit Free Press-Flagstar SEE BRZYS,C2 The Brighton High School boys basketball team has started two sets of brothers this season. From left, Brighton freshman Bryan Bollin and, his brother Kyle, a junior, and ju n io r Brock Armstrong and his brother, Jackson, a freshman. Below, in a Jan. 12 game a t South Lyon High School, Nick Oberski tries to slow down Brighton's Bryan Bollin during first half game action against th e Lions. PHOTOS; LEI5A THOMPSON. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton basketball's brother act Sibling rivalry has no place on high school court BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o r te r B righton High School basketball coach Mike Griest sat down with his two sets of brothers. Brock and Jackson Armstrong and Kyle and Bryan Bollin, before the season to set the record straight. “I told them the brother stuff has to stay in the driveway,” Griest recalled. “They have to be teammates first.” Good thing he did. The Armstrong brothers can be pretty intense in the driveway at home. Their father, Daran Armstrong, one of Brighton’s assistant coaches, said the boys get along better on the basketball court than they do at home. “There have been a number (of driveway games) that end up in fist fights,” he said. “It can get pretty nasty out there, but that’s brothers. We have to have someone out there (a parent) when they play.” Brighton’s 2-12 season has afforded few bright spots thus far, but the chemistry and impact of the Bollin and Armstrong brothers has been one of them. The boys combined for 39 points in a 67-60 upset of South Lyon Hiesday. The Lions are in first place in the Kensington Valley Conference. Earlier this season, all four were starting, a rare scene in prep basketball. “It was a little weird at first, but now everybody is just another teammate,” Daran Armstrong said. The older brothers - Kyle Bollin and SEE BROTHERS, C2 Young fencers taking the sport to the hilt They're youngest in state to reach 'D' rating, beating older opponents BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o r te r Joe Meeks and Cody Murphy are two of the best young fencers in Michigan. Meeks, 14, a freshman at Pinckney Community High School, and Murphy, 13, an eighth-grader at Highlander Way Middle School in Howell, regularly beat older, more experienced fencers. Just ask Dennis Murphy, the Liberty Lakes Fencing Club coach who also happens to be Cody’s dad. “It’s now to the point where I can barely beat (Cody). He knows my style,” admitted Dennis Murphy, who founded the Livingston County- based club several years ago. “Joe beats me on a regular basis, too. It’s not uncommon for them to put the number on me.” Within the last year, the two young Liberty Lakes fencers scored milestone victories to receive their ‘D’ rating, becoming the youngest foil fencers in Michigan so highly ranked. Fencing has an intricate rating system in which participants earn points toward a higher ranking based on who they beat and how they fare at tournaments. Dennis Murphy, a C-rated fencer, said the boys are naturally talented. Both have dreams of getting a scholarship to fence in college. “There are many adults that never get to that rating. They go 10 years and never do it,” Dennis Murphy said. “The boys have a high level of dedication. They’re always at practice and always working on new moves.” The duo say they benefit from training together. They push each other and sometimes meet in competition. And neither wants to lose. “It’s pretty hostile,” Meeks said SEE FENCING,C2 COURTESY, DENNIS MURPHY The yo u n g fen c in g d uo o f Joe M ee k s , le ft, and Cody Murphy. Both are members o f th e Liberty Lakes Fencing Club. C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007 BROTHERS f r o m c i mgTfnTTtftfraiiw^ » ! « The boys are byproducts of basketball families Brock Armstrong are juniors - have embraced the opportunity to play with their younger brothers, who are freshmen. “We’ve been pretty good friends with the Bollins for as long as I can remember,” Brock Armstrong said. “I love playing beside my brother. We are having fun. It is just tough because we are losing.” The boys are byproducts of basketball families. Daran Armstrong and his wife. Pearl, both played basketball at Wayne State University. The Bollins’ tall gene - Kyle is 6-foot-7 and Bryan is 6-foot-5 - was inherited from their 6- foot-8 father, Tim, who played college basketball at the University of Idaho. A third brother, Derrick, was on varsity last season. Ironically, all four boys are completely different players. Kyle Bollin’s hulking presence provides an enforcer in the lane. Bryan Bollin is lankier and more of a slasher- shooter who roams the wing. Brock Armstrong, a 6-foot shooting guard, plays physical defense and shoots the three well. Jackson Armstrong, a true point guard who has grown 7 inches in the past year, likes to slice through defenses with his quickness and then make the assist. Bryan Bollin said he doesn’t mind taking advice from an older sibling. “We look up to them as leaders, but we definitely try to compete with them. F^ctice is pretty fun,” he said. The Bulldogs, in last in the KVC, are improving. They lost 61-58 in overtime Feb. 3 to Pinckney, the same Pirates that pasted them by 28 points earlier this season. “We love this group of kids,” Daran Armstrong said. “If it’s possible, we are having more fun this year than last year when we won 2 1 games.” The four boys plan to work hard in the off-season to bring Brighton back to its winning ways. “We are looking forward to next year,” Kyle Bollin said. “We are trying to stay competitive and make a run at the end of the season.” Cecilia Brzys, seen here during a ride in 2003, has worked hard to improve her biking. BRZYS from Cl She's aiming again for spot in world championship Marathon a handful of times. But she grew tired of fighting leg injuries and began crosstraining by biking and swimming about a decade ago. The pinnacle of her career came July 23,2006, at the Ford Ironman Lake Placid Triathlon in New York. She completed the course in 14 hours, 43 minutes and four seconds, finishing fourth in her 55-59 age group and 1,704 overall (out of 2,500 participants). “She did real well. I’m real proud of her,” said her husband, Ed Brzys. “When you tell friends (about an Ironman), basically, they are amazed. It is unfathomable to most people to exercise strenuously for hours at a time.” Finishing one spot higher in her age group would have earned her a trip to the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where only the world’s best are invited to attend. “That’s everybody’s dream. I’m going to try again (to qualify),” she said. Brzys trains with the Ford Athletic Swimming and TViathlon club. In warmer weather, the group meets regularly at Kensington Metropark, where Brzys works, and other area trails for training rides and runs. She swims regularly at the Brighton High School pool and with FAST members at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. S he said she wouldn’t be successful without the club. Brzys was honored as the FAST member of the year in the 1990s and swimmer of the year in 2005. “She’s made vast improvements in all of her areas,” said former FAST president Ken Gutowski. “ ... Cecilia has a strong running background. She just carried that discipline to swimming and biking.” FENCING FROM Cl Fencers friends but still intense in competition of their matches. “Off the strip, we are close. On the strip, we try to keep the intensity level lower, but it is difficult.” Meeks said earning his rating at a tournament in Ferndale in March, 2006, is “the highlight of my life so far.” He beat 23 others, including a college student in the finals. “He was killing (beating) everybody he fenced,” Meeks recalled. “I was the underdog. [ felt like walking up and saying, ‘Don’t beat me too bad.’ (But) he kept doing the same thing, and I could see that. I adjusted, and he fell into my trap.” Not soon after, Cody Murphy earned bragging rights over his dad and Meeks. Cody Murphy beat his father for the first time in competition June 10 to win $100 and settle a long-standing bet. Dennis Murphy said it was a “cool moment.” “I pulled him aside (beforehand) and told him, ‘No hard feelings. I will go out and do what I gotta do.’ He kicked my butt,” the elder Murphy recalled with a laugh. “There was hard feelings.” Cody Murphy bought a couple of skateboards with the money. “That was awesome,” he recalled. “My dog could have died, and I still would have had a smile on my face (that day). I worked so h ^ to do it.” Murphy stole Meeks’ title as the youngest D-rated fencer in Michigan on Nov. 4 by earning a bronze medal at a tournament. Both Murphy and Meeks covet a C rating by the end of 2007. “Ratings are a hard thing to get, but it doesn’t really say how good you are,” Cody Murphy said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. IN B R IE F Football players sign with colleges Several local football stars signed with colleges on Feb. 7, the National Football Signing day. South Lyon all-state lineman Derek Gotham signed with Eastern Michigan University. Hartland offensive linemen Brian Hanner and Brandon Selby will protect fellow senior quarterback Ryan Wilkins at Northwood University in Midland in the future. Fowlerville offensive tackle Ross Addison signed with Ferris State University. Whitmore Lake tight end Greg Oberstaedt went with Wayne State University, while teammate, quarterback Dean Hamlin, is likely accepting an offer to play at Olivet Nazarene (111.), according to coach John Priestap. Howell two-way starter Mike Jusino will play free safety at Saginaw Valley State University. Pinckney coach Dan Burkholder said two Pirates might play next season: linebacker Nick Peters has been offered preferred walkon status at Northwestern University, but is also considering other schools, and wide receiver/linebacker Tim McEuen is choosing between Hope or Albion colleges. Record- setting Brighton quarterback T. J. VanDoren said he wasn’t signing this week, but vowed he’ll be playing somewhere next season. “It’s been frustrating,” he admitted. “I’m not getting the recruiting I hoped I would.” Ironwood hosts Polar Open Feb. 17 The Ironwood Golf Club, at 6902 E. Highland Road in Oceola Township, will host the rescheduled “Polar Open” at noon Feb. 17 as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The cost of $50 per player includes 10 holes of golf, a hot dog, all the chili you can eat and hot chocolate and coffee. The course will be set up as a 5-hole par-3 course. Players are encouraged to bring two clubs and a putter. Teams must pre-register by Feb. 14. For more information, contact Sally Caldwell at 248-684-3074 or sally.m.caldwell(®gm.com or the course at 517-546-3211. Brighton High seeks coaches Brighton High School is seeking head coaches for its boys track and boys soccer programs. Prior coaching experience is required, and head-coaching experience is preferred. Also preferred are a degree/certification and/or experience in K-12 education. Mail applications to athletic director John Thompson at Brighton Area Schools, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116, e-mail them to thompsj( g!gwise.bas.kl2.mj.us or fax them to 810-299-4188. 5 swimmers earn medals in Brighton Five Brighton Middle School swimmers earned medals at the Michigan Interscholastic Swim. Coaches Association state finals Feb. 3. The girls 200 yard medley relay team and 400 yard freestyle relay teams - consisting of Mackenzie Frasso, Tess Loniewski, Leigh McRobbie and Emily NaMoo - both placed ninth. Individual medalists were Naidoo (eighth in the 50 butterfly and 13th, 100 individual medley); Frasso (12 th, 100 individual medley and 16th, 100 backstroke); and Charles Benke (13th, 100 breaststroke). Other MISCA qualifiers with one of the top 32 times in the state were Mike Berry, Andrew Hall, Dan Hailing and Jessica Lucas. From News staff reports R E C R E A T IO N C A L E N D A R HOWELL PARKS AND REC 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhowell. org ■ Kids health & fitness - Each week introduces a new type of fitness (yoga,tae kwon do, aerobics, weight training) to kids ages 4-8, held at All Fitness, 6107 Grand River Ave. from 11 a.m.to noon Feb. 12-March 5. Cost is $75-5150. ■ Horseback riding lessons - Beginners ages 8 and up can learn about horses at Shiloh Training Center, 3560 E. Clyde Road, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24-March 3 and April 7-28. Cost is $120-5240. A session for ages 7-12 at Horsin' Around Farm, 8768 Hidden Lake Road, Howell, will be April 3-24. Cost is $90-5180. ■ High Flyers Gymnastics classes - Three types of classes, developmental (ages 4-6), novice I (ages 6- 12) and novice II (ages 7-14), will run in two sessions from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturdays, from Feb.24-April 21.Cost is $90-5180. ■ Gymnastics classes - Children ages 18 months to 5 years old can learn to tumble in two separate classes at Barnard Community Center on Tuesdays until March 27. Cost is $69-5138. ■ Martial arts - Young and old can learn karate, Sanchin-Ryu and Krav Maga (self-defense),Tae Kwon Do and Olympic-style sparring. Contact Community Education for dates, times and costs. ■ Exercise classes - Cardiokickboxing, toning, step & tone, private weight training for women, yoga for seniors and belly dancing for fitness. ■ Fencing - Ages 7-16 can learn foil and saber fencing from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett Recreation Center from Feb. 28- April 4. Cost is $65-5130 each. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls grades 4-8 can sign up by Feb. 20 with games starting April 20. Cost is $60-5100. ■ Spring soccer - Children prekindergarten to grade 6 can play an 8-week season from April 23-June 18. Cost is $40-580. Registration deadline is March 30. ■ Flag football - 8 weeks in spring for ages 6-14. Cost is $60-5120. n Kiddie kickball - Ages 3-4 can play for 6 weeks from noon-1 p.m. Saturdays from May 19-June 30. Registration deadline is April 20. ■ Drop-in volleyball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays at Three Fires Middle School until May 22.Costis$3-$5. ■ Drop-in basketball - People over 18 can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Highlander Way Middle School until May 17. Cost is 53-55. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950 ■ Fitness night - Community R U N N IN G C A L E N D A R ■ Feb. 10, Second Annual Witch's Hat Winter Run, South Lyon High School, at 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: One-mile fun run,5K run-walk; www.slxc.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 18-523. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ March 3, Steppin' for the Library, Pinckney Elementary School. 935 W. M-36. Length: 5K runwalk. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $17- $22. Contact: Pinckney Community Public Library, 734-878-3888. ■ March 3, Dances With Dirt signup/5-mile wild run. downtown Hell, Patterson Lake Road;www. danceswithdirt.com. Start time: noon. Details: Sign up for the popular Sept.8 run in person only.The 375 spots for teams usually sell out this day. Bring a check for $375. Contact: Running Fit, 734-929-9027. ■ March 17, March Madness Sprint Adventure Race by Infittera Sports. Kensington Metropark near Milford. Length:4-6 hour sprint race for 2-person co-ed, male and female teams and solo racers; www.infiterrasports.com. Cost: $65 per team. Contact: Chad, 586-822-6925 orchad@ infiterrasports.com. ■ March 24, No Frills All Thrills 5K Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton; www.brighton arearoadstriders.org. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $16-525. Registration and details: wvw.signmeup.com/55025 or info@nofrillsallthrillsrace.com. ■ April 21, Interact 5K Run/ Walk, Howell High School. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15-520. Contact: Peter Bowen, 517-546-2439, bowen. swann@sbcglobal.net. ■ April 21, EnviRUNment Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race, 2-mile walk; www.sierracl u b.org/com mu n ity/oa kland/run. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost $20-525. Contaa: Leigh Fifelski, 248-435- 5277, leigh.fifelski@sierraclub.org. ■ April 28, third annual FAB 5K run/walk, Fowlerville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: 1/2- and 1 -mile fun runs, 5K trail run; www.fowlervillesports.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-525. Denise Tefft, 517-223-3098, cdtefft@cac.net. ■ April 28, five-mile Road Ends Trail Run/Walk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area; www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $15-525. Contact: 734- 929-9027. ■ April 29, Running Fit Trail Marathon/Half-marathon, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area;www.trailmarathon. com. Start time: 7:30 a.m. (full), 8:30 a.m. (half). Cost: $29-540 (half), $34-545 (full). Contact: 734-929- 9027. ■ May 20, second annual Racing 4 Your Memories, Martindale Beach, Kensington Metropark, Milford; www.alzgmc. org/you_help/events_artivities. htm#metrodetroit_events. Length: 1 OK run, 5K run-walk. Start time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $15-525. Contact: Rachel Nyboer, 248-351-0280 or rachel.nyboer@alz.org. ■ May 28, second annual Memorial Day Run, Hartland. Length: 5K run-3K walk; www.signmeup. com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $20-522. Contact: Dennis Tierney, 810-632-6608 ortierneydennis® aol.com; Rob Buti, 734-451 -2444 or rjbOOl 7@aol.com. ■ June 10, Ann Arbor Triathlon/Duathlon, Halfmoon Lake Beach in the Pinckney Recreation Area. Length:Tri: 1/2-mile swim, 14-mile ride, five-mile run. Du: two-mile run, 14-mile ride,five-mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $55-575. Contact: Jim, 419-829-2398, jdjp@ sev.org orwww.eliteendeavors.com. ■ June 24, 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, six-mile run. Du: two-mile run, 15-mile ride, six-mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $69-579. Contact: Jim, 419-829-2398, jdjp@sev.org or www.eliteendeavors.com. ■ June 24, Michigan Chailenge 5K Chase, Howell High School campus; www.michiganchallenge. com. Start time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $ 16-520. Contact: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 517- 546-3920 or mtokan@howell.org. ■ July 1, Howell Independence Aquathlon, Howell City Park. Length: 2K run-1 K swim-2K run. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $30-535. Contact: Beth Schrader, 517-546-0693 or parks andrec@ci.howell,mi.us. ■ July 21, Southern Michigan Adventure Club 12-hour Adventure Race Races, Huron Meadows Metropark and beyond, Brighton; www.smacworld.com. Canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering/ trekking and fixed ropes. Divisions: two-person cO-ed, male and female teams. Cost: $85-5100. Contact: Paul Piorkowski, 734-699- 5182, ext. 3; paul@smacworld.com. Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $2.50 per person. Call the hotline at 810-225- 3946 regarding closings. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT 517-223-6481 HARTLAND COMMUNITY ED 810-626-2150 or www. hartlandcommunityed.com ■ Men's open basketball - Those 18 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. until April 5. Cost is $4. n Co-ed volleyball - Men and women ages 14 and older can play from 8-10 p.m. Fridays to March 30. ■ After-school sports - Boys and girls in grades 3-4 can attend clinics that include volleyball, dodge ball, football, baseball, lacrosse and other indoor games.They run Feb. 21-March 28.The sessions at local schools - Cre<=;kside on Mondays, Lakes on Tuesdays, Village on Wednesdays and Round on Thursdays - end at 5 p.m. and cost $37.50-545. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls in grades 5-8 will be placed on teams, with a season running from April 20-May ll.Costis$70. ■ Hartland Great Roiad Racers - New club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 2-3:30 p.m. Sundays at Hartland High School. Visit www.hwwise.u'i/grr.htm. ■ Outdoor soccer - Sign-up for the spring season throuigh Feb.9 at the Hartland Community Education office. Players must f>e born between 8-1-89 and 7-31-02 to join. Cost is $75 for in-house and $90 or more for travel tean-is. re sen ts A T H L E T E O F T H E W E E K Co dy McKim ■ School: Howell High. ■ Local ties: He moved in from Virginia nine years ago. ■ Sports: Basketball, golf. ■ Top sports moment: Beating Milford with a 3- pointer at the buzzer in January. ■ Hobbies: Watching movies. ■ Favorite subject: Marketing. ■ School involvement: National Honor Society. ■ Community involvement: He works with Howell-area youth at basketball camps. ■ Athlete I admire: Miami Heat all-star guard Dwyane Wade. ■ Academics: 3.8 GPA. ■ Future: He has been accepted to Western Michigan University and Michigan State University, and might study business. 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Jackson Rd. $650/mo 8 utilities. 734-994-3480 ACCESSA/IEW LAKE Bright, pristine, 2 bdrm, oak floors, 2/3 acre site. $895. 810-231-5041 ADOREABLE, AFFORDABLE, AVAIL NOW. Huge 2 bdrm. Garage, laundry, A/C, $950. 734-663-7310 ANN ARBOR-1.5 Bdrm lofted apt. West side, $900, free utilities and laundry. 734-485-0829 ANN ARBOR - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer, pets ok. Avail mid Feb. $950 includes utilities. 734-891-6989 ANN ARBOR - Very nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath upper, wood floors, laundry, AC 8 deck. $1100. 429-1461 ANN AR BOR -West side, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, separate entrance studio, private laundry. $1300 includes utilities. (734) 260-3743 ANN ARBOR it W. SIDE 2 bdrm upper. Includes heat 8 water. Washer/ dryer.$925.734-476-7501 Ann Arbor - W. Side 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, parking. $799. Still Avail 3/1.734-717-4346. 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Huge garage 8 Whitmore lake access $1000.810-923-6654 Brighton Ranch for Rent $1100-3 Bdrm 1 Bath. jyothimath@hotmail. com Call 810-844-0560 zranch.blogspot.com PINCKNEY - Whitewood Lake, 1800sf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, 2.5 car garage, $1500 w/ maint. 810-231-2778 PINCKNEY AREA-2 bdrm duplexes. $490 8 $550. No pets, 734-662-8669 4 bdrm, beautifully refurbished, waterfront, Portage Lake, 2 car garage. $1200. 734-426-9437 Rooms For Rent Ann Arbor -429 Miller, Laundry, parking. $650 include utilities, cable 8 internet. 734-330 3261 Ann Arbor Downtown $29/day, $159/wk, $649 8 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 Avail Now.611 N. Miami, Ypsi -3 bdrm, fireplace, 2 car garage.$950 +util ities,1st 8 la s t mo rent +$200 dep ($2100 due at move in). (734) 434-7170 Ann Arbor W. side. Quiet area. Spacious 1 bdrm, laundry, parking. No pets Avail. $675 734-426-3724 Attn Google 8 Others! W AnnArbor 2 bdrm,( basement. No smoke/pet $900 + . (734) 665-2613 Attn! LARGE 1 bdrm, Saline, $650 + gas /electric. No dogs. 734-709-0095; 9M-8134 COZY, Available Brick 2 bdrm, oak floor. 922 Lutz Ann Arbor. $850+ Reid Real Estate 734-429-1100 Dexter Wonderful 2 bdrm, great room, laundry, 1800 sq ft, residential area.734-426-4381 Duplex-Spacious 2 bdrm /bath, appliances 8 garage. Cozy, quiet, clean! 850/mo. 734-260-1134 Eberwhite - 2 bdrm, laundry, no pets/smoke. $755/mo. 2 mos. free rent w/14 mo. lease 734-678-5289_______________ MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, appiiances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ref., no dogs. $650.734-439-4050 Avail Nowl Ann Arbor 3 bdrm,2.5 bath, 2 car, A/C, full basement, porch. Between Packard 8 S Industrial near Eisenhower $1450 neg. RENTED! Chelsea Retreat - Rent or lease to own 4 bdrm w/ big windows, in woods, $1,750/mo. 310-924-7667 CLASSIFIEDS WORK DEXTER ■ Very Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, on 7 acres, 15 min to Ann Arbor$ 1300 734-426-9437 Downtown Ann Arbor Immediate occupancy 3 bdrm, 4 bath, AC, 1 car garage 1800 sq' $1200+ tenants pay all utilities RENTED Avail Fall - 4 bdrm, 2 bath house across from Big Housel Includes free tailgates! New kitchen, wood floors, parking, laundry. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net Avail Now -Old Westside Nice quiet home on bus line, near campus. Big room $500 734-320-6665 Christian Male-Nonsmoker, non-drinker, seeks same, nice home, area $375/mo. 663-8057 Furnished in Depot town area. Share kitchen/bath. $350 per mo. utilities included.734-657-3448 Rooms for rent also a large 1 bdrm apt., furnished, cable, utilities. 734-323-1789; 483-7665 Single occupancy rooms 2 blocks from U/M hospital 8 on State St. across from sports bldg. Utilities furnished. No smoke/ lease. Shortterm avail. $425/mo. Call 734-327- 6949 or eves. 662-3947 WE love our residents... and it shows! MILL CREEK TOWNHOUSES 2 bdrm Townhouses now available! Basement with washer 8 dryer hookups 734-971-1730 3050 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor EOE EHO Affordable-2200 sf w arehouse w/office. A/C. S. Industrial Ann Arbor lots of parking. 734-260-6291 Ann Arbor 5,000 - 15,000 sq' W. Jackson Rd. Light mfg, assembly, warehouse w/office space. 1-602-553-1180 Ann Arbor Highly visible retail location downtown 1K-2400 sq' on-site parking Phoenix Co 971-6850 BAXTER'S PLAZA Retail/Office. 3100sf storefront suite. Great LocationI Zeeb Rd. at 1-94. Anchorage Commercial, 7(M-332-1110 FOR RENT SHOP SPACE, 1500 sf 14 ft ceilings. Utilities included. Full bath, call Chris. 734-424-0460 Milan - 5000 sq ft, $5 per sq ft, build to suit, avail. Now! (734) 216-6639 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental Abbot Schools - Newer 1900 sq', 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath. $1450.646-9706. All Appliances - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. 1st mo. Free! $950. Ann Arbor. Call 810-229-2011 Ann Arbor- 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse. Great location. Large, attached garage $1450. 734-476-2472______________ Ann Arbor - 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, fireplace, attached garage, $1250. Close to EMU/UM. (734) 972-4267 Ann Arbor 3 Bdrm Condo w/ attached garage 1,000 sq. ft., 1 bath, all appliances, washer/dryer and partially finished basement. $1,200/mo. Near Briarwood mall. Cali 810-813-9749 Ann Arbor-ARLINGTON PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, walk-in closet, deck, garage. Quiet area on Huron Pkwy near Washtenaw. Pets OK. $995. 866-749-9967______________ Ann Arbor Condo-Newer end unit. 1340sf. 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, garage. $1,450. 734-330-4696. PINCKNEY-2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup. Heat Included, $700/mo. 734-812-3094 Pinckney - Country Living, 2 bdrm home, 1040 sq', attached garage, water softner paid, $595/mo + deposit. 517-552-4080 Spacious - 3 bdrm, IVa bath, large iiving/dining, laundry $990+ utilities. No pets. 734-662-5058. West side, 2 bdrm, $750/mo. includes heat. 734-665-2206 Whitmore Lake - House $750 8 Duplex $650 Nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/ dryer. 734-878-6253. Lake Property and Recreational Rental Guest House on Belleville Lake. Includes utilities 8 cable 1 bdrm, 1 bath. $950 734-697-6869 access, 'f9or rent 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car heated garage, walkout, large corner lot w/ private park 2 lake accesses. Safe 8 great for kids 8 adults, Brighton Schools. Serious inquires only. $950 + utilities 8 sercurity deposit. (248) 974-2051 Portage Lake - 2 bdrm w/fireplace 8 large yard 734-994-0447 or 734-662-2315 Whitmore Lake - Minutes from Ann Arbor and Brighton. Beautifully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath lake house w/dock. $1700/neg. Call 734-665- 5552 or 734-904-0640. Manufactured Housing-Rental Mobile homes for rent. Quiet lakefront community 20 min. from Ann Arbor. 734-323-3765; 734-864-1343 Office Space-Rent 1131 Church St. BOTH AVAIL FALL '07 8 include new wood floors, laundry, parking. 4 BDRM 2 BATH, room for 6 people 1200+sf, dining room, living room + study. LARGE EFFICENCY w/loft 8 office, 350+ sf heat, (734) 741-5021 qrmaa@comcast.net ANN ARBOR! Must See, Georgetown 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. Avail now $970. 352-262-9641 Ann Arbor NE, 4 bdrm, living 8 family rooms, dinette, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage 734-995-1970 ANN ARBOR NE - Available now. 3 Bdrm condo, fully furnished. $1300. No pets, 734-717-9648 www.arbortown.com Downtown w/parking 940-2,216 sq' offices. Phoenix Co734-971-6850 Eisenhower Pkwy near Briarwood, 185 sf office + 88 sf storage, lots of parking. 734-260-6291 New Office/Warehouse Space - Many options. Yard space avail. US-23 8 M-36. 517-861-6742 SALINE -4 00 sq 'w /fire place. Sound proofed room, $550+ utilities 8 taxes 734-429-9459 Avail. ISOOsf, very clean, 923 S. 7th Old West 3 bdrm, all appliances. Side, 1 bdrm apt, flexible ™ ,s t see. No strioke/pet IsasH *620 734-995,4001 $1295/mo. 313-510-8635. Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Tj7 a our Bulletin Board ads 810-844-2000 lease $620.734-995-4001 Able to rent in Depot Town Ypsi. 1400sf, 2/3 bdrm. lots of hardwood. $875/mo. 810-225-0706 ABOUT 1st MONTH RENT FREE NO App. Fee. Large 1-2 bdrm apts. near St. Joe's Only $575-$675. Washer /dryer, dishwasher, A/C, Balcony. 734-754-1950. ABSOLUTELY NICE - IBdrm, Novi, laundry, $500/$475. 248-767-5651 or248-212-3524 Waterworks Business Ctr Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared business center from $375 Other space plans avail. Call; Gerry 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc., Broker. WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq.' 5 offices, large conference room + open area. Ready. Gerry, Ann Arbor Assoc, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. Downtown Ann Arbor new luxury loft. Hardwood floor, fireplace, granite, $1,900/mo. (248) 872-8401_____________ New 2 bedroom WATERFRONT Townhouse condo for rent/rent-to-own. Call 248.461.4300 _______$1,400/month______ Popular NE location, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, neutral decor, full basement, 2 car attached garage, exceptional value. $1300/mo. 734-645-3225 I Residential Washtenaw-Rental 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1,400 sq' new w indows, kitchen 8 more. $500 security. $1,150. 734-658-8154 4 bdrm ranch in Ypsi. $1150. w/ appliances water included. Larry: 734- 721-5073 or 323-0412 Ypsi Twp-3 bdrm, full basement, garage Ypsi schools, Sec 8 ok $1250/mo. 734-320-3444 YPSI - Clean quiet, furnished w/refrigerators $290 includes utilities. 734-495-0883/730-6927 YPSI-NearEMUl Furnished room, share kitchen 8 bath, no pets/smoke. $330. 734-484-4014 GRASS LAKE - Village 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 24x24 Garage, Fenced Yard. Pets OK! $800/Mo. 734-260-6928._____________ Large 3 bedroom ranch, 2 bath, family room/ fireplace and living room. $1200. Heat included. Milan, 734-439-8569 Newer house for rent, Ypsilanti Twp. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 car attached garage, full basement, appliances including washer 8 dryer. $1,500/mo + utilities. (734) 487-9091_____________ RENT TO OWN Ypsi- 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath,734-657- 5657. 315 E Eisenhower Ste 100 Ann Arbor 48108 Rent w/ option to buy for new 4 bdrm house. 2.5 bath, 2 car. Avail 3/1. Call 734-775-3496 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ypsi 3 bdrm house, new carpet/paint. $890. (734) 717-5268/734-678-3630 Cross Street Village Come home to affordable elegance in the restored historic Ypsi High School Unique 1 & 2 bdrm Apts, for adults 55+ ♦ Free Movie Theater ♦ Beauty Shop ♦ Heat included in Rent ♦ Near Depot Town ►j 210 W. Cross Street 1 734.483.8300 'certain income guidelines apply. Equal Housing . Opportunity ** 1668757-03 Salem Twp - Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath w/ garage, minutes from U-M $1600/mo. 734-476-8583 SAL I NE -3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2.5 garage. 2700 sf. $2000/mo. short term lease. 734-845-0442 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm ranch, 2 car garage, fireplace, finish basement, $1,456/ mo. (734) 657-5497 3-4 Bdrm newly remodeled homes listed in Ypsilanti Area. Call 734-480-0675. 2 bdrm house for rent. 2 car garage, fenced yard, washer/dryer. Ypsi area. $850/mo. 734-657-3448 Washtenaw/Golfside Rd.- 2200 sq ft., $1500/mo. Email: darkhorse69@ comcast.net, for pics/etc. YPSI - 4 bdrm homes, basement, updated, garage, must see! Sec. 8 OK. $1375 734-216-3302 YPSI - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car garage $950/mo. Sec. 8 OK. 2727 Appleridge 487-8734 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes YPSI 3 bdrm, 2.5 car nice neighborhood 1362 Fall River, $1100. Sec 8 OK. Avail Feb. 734-216-1640. ‘ Ypsi 3 bdrm house on Dakota St. Avail now, fenced yard.$900 734- 944-7101/313-999-4359 ' YPSI AREA 3 bdrm, Belleville schools, carport, fenced in backyard $900/mo. 734-587-3603 YPSI - Avail now, 3 bdrm brick ranch, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $1095. 734-972-8587 Ypsilanti - 5 Bdrm, 2 full baths, 2 car, 2006 sq' $1500/mo. Sec. 8, ok 734-528-4486 YPSILANTt-Greene Farm Sub. Lease/option. New 1850sf 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, CA, gas fireplace, appliances. $1600+ 248-755-5472 YPSILANTI TWP. - Newly decorated, 2 bdrm ranch, garage, $800/mo. No pets. 734-485-4773 Ypsi -Remodeled 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Near West Middle 8 EMU. $1350/mo. 734-383-7980 YPSI TWP -2 bdrm, carport, full basement, good neighborhood, $800/mo Please Call 734-439-8381 We're available 24/7 mlive.com/aanewsads Suburban Areas, Countr)T Homes..Rental Dicken Woods - 3 Bdrm, hardwood floors, 1.5 bath, 2 fireplaces, ranch, fenced backyard. 2111 Stephen Terrace. Rent/ buy option. Move-in condition 734-604-9773 Grass Lake-4 bdrm home in the village w/spacious kitchen needs a good family. All appiiances. 25 min from Ann Arbor. $900/mo. 734-461-9152 Homes for Rent Starting at $699 per mo. Close to 1-94 8 127. Sun Homes at Windham Hills 1-800-923-9581. Skyline/Clayton Retailers Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Naples, Florida Lovely 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Water views, 1.5 miles to beach. Avail Feb, Apr 8 May. $4,000/mo. Owner 516-732-0566 Reef Club - Cozumel 1 week, dates avail. $650. (734) 323-3516 WINTER BEAK CONDOS Pompano Beach FL, 2/24-3/3. $850. 2 bdrm units.734-475-8336 Hartland 3 bdrm 2 bath newer home $1,200/mo. (248) 568-5691 Adoptions Birthdays Carpools and Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrov* Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Legals Adoptions Accounting and Pinance 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 Tima Professional and Managerial Retail Sales and Agents Volunteers I Accounting and Financing 2 Room Duplex for Rent 8 Share in Whitmore Lk No Security Deposit $358/room 734-717-0378 Aah! Share sunny, clean, quiet home w/ engineer. Wireless /cable 8 laundry $375. 734-272-4589. Ann Arbor - 2 bdrm apt. to sublet. On bus line, convenient to shopping. $680/mo. 734-368-8664 Ann Arbor Burns Park - share quiet home, updated kitchen, off street parking, laundry $390. 734- 341-5443 Ann Arbor Condo to share,lovely decor, great location 8 neighborhood $500/mo. 734-973-9221 Ann Arbor - Share. Very clean, own bath, laundry, parking. Mo. to mo. Avail now. $425. 734-302-1470 FEMALE Share beautiful custom 3 bdrm home on 20 wooded acres. $300. 734-426-4663______________ Furnished house to share in Milan. Close to US-23. $350/mo. Internet. 734-478-2007 Room in beautiful farmhouse 8 miles to UM. Shared bath/kitchen Cable tv, utilities 8 DSL included. $440, 734-668-0404 SE of Ann Arbor Mature roommate, beautiful new home, $360 8 1/3 utilities. (734) 262-1888. A+ TRAVEL BUSINESS PT effort, FT income. Under $0-$500 minimum investment 248-802-3594 Build Owner Equity Exclusive Distributor Established Customers under 10K cost, 6-figure Potential 734-604-3905. CAREER OPPORTUNITY Fitness Tech., the nation's leading health and fitness consulting company, has sales positions available. Experience helpful but good people skills are more important. Extensive overnight travel required. Excellent advancement opportunities. $35K to $50K to start. Contact Sean 877-348-8324______________ COIN LAUNDRY Choice Location! Ypsi-Ann Arbor Area State of the Art Very Profitable UNIVERSAL (248) 435-6200 M-F 9-5 V ADOPTION V A Happily Married Pediatrician 8 Established Artist will LOVE 8 NURTURE your child. Expenses Paid 1-800-990-7667 Karin 8 Robert LOST - Mixed Siberian Alaskan Huskie grey/ white "Lady" Tuttle Hill 8 Bemis 734-483-6322 Lost pure white Siberian husky with 2 blue eyes. Last seen Jan. 12 on Swan 8 Kane Road. Reward. 517-851-4089. AUDIT ACCOUNTANT Gilmore, Jasion 8 Mahler, a large Toledo area public accounting firm, is seeking to add experienced audit professionals to its growing audit practice. Ideal candidate should possess a degree in accounting, as well as CPA certification, plus two to six years working experience for CPA firm or related manufacturing industry experience. Candidate should possess proven project and people management skills, strong communication skills and computer proficiency. We offer a great working environment with challenging client base, competitive salary/ benefit package along with realistic hour requirement that allows for a balanced approach to work and family life. Qualified candidates should forward their resume via email to resume@gjmltd.com with the word AUDIT in the subject line. Look us up at www.gjmltd.com CONTROLLER For real estate investment company, located in SE Michigan. Must be experienced in real estate investment property mgmt. CPA designation preferred but not a requirement. Quantum Invest. 8 Mgmt. (517) 403-5247 Mortgage Sales-No experience needed will train.Experienced Reps we pay better than anyone. Prime Financial Group, 734-697-2222 TAX PREPARATION 8 FINANCIAL SERVICES: Bustling office in Brighton has a part-time, year-round position for financial service work, tax preparation and marketing. Candidate must have advanced tax prep background, be personable, and be computer literate. Some type of e xperience in investments, insurance services, financial planning or marketing also desired. Send resume to 340 E. Huron, Box 23905, Ann Arbor Ml 48104 Business and ,,, Franchise Opportunities ABSOLUTE GOLDMINE 30 machines plus locations $9,990 required. 800-344-1277 Aah, Pristine Ypsi Twp 3 or 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Rent-to-own, $1250/mo. 734-972-0959 YPSI TWP - 3 bdrm w/ Irish Hills - 3 bdrm ranch, updates, fenced, applian- basement, 2 car attachces. $975 + deposit 8 ed, huge lot. No Pets utilities. 734-657-6535 $950/mo. 734-513-3218 A L L CA SH BU S IN E S S Local candy vending route. $50K/yr. potential. 30 machines + candy. $5,995 Call Nowl 800-704-5414 SALON/BARBER SHOP for sale, corner location, near campus, $11,500 734-482-2480 Child Care Employment 9 0 0 NANNIES Experienced nannies needed, competitive salaries, full and part time positions. Kim: 668-6882. Wanted PT child care 20+ hrs per week, noon -evenings, weekend, experience, resume, transportation, required. Travel w/ kids ages 4, 5, 7, 8 9 required. Near UM campus. Wages negotiable. 734-417-1925 or fax resume to 734-332-8977. Computer and Technical Y Y Y Y Y Y Network Administrator AS in Computer Science or equiv exp required, BS preferred. Ann Arbor Company seeking qualified individual for maintaining, operating and supporting LAN/WAN with responsibility for admin, operation, management and support of all computer systems, workstations, and audio/visual equipment 4 years experience with knowledge of PC, 2000/ XP operating system in networked environment with Active Directory knowledge required. Network mgt experience and Cert (MCP, MCSA or MCSE) required. We offer an outstanding work environment with complete benefits package including 401(k), Medical/Dental/Vision. Submit your resume at www.Aeroflexinmet. com or mail to: Aeroflex/lnmet 300 Dino Drive Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Attn: HR or Fax: (734) 426-2956 EOE AMAAA Senior Programmer Analyst - Amcor PET Packaging - North America, Manchester, Michigan. Responsible for executing automated systems and business solutions by providing the highest level of technical and business knowledge, expertise, and skills with minimum supervision. Ensure that standards are set, followed, and documented by the programming department. Determine quality standards for the programming department and document practices supporting the standards. Responsible for enabling and enhancing SAP User-Exits; writing and maintaining ABAP programs; utilizing ABAP Workbench, SAPscript, and IDOCS; running SAP Debug; and running SAP Trace for SAP R/3. Visit our website at www.amcorpetjobs.co m for a complete job description, requirements and to apply online. Construction C la s s if ie d s w o rk ... F A S T ! CONSTRUCTION MANAGER REQUEST FOR PORPOSALS Monroe Community Mental Health Authority is seeking requests for proposals for their facility expansion and renovation at its 1001 S. RaisinviMe Rd, Monroe, Ml facility. Bid packets are available by contacting Monroe CMHA at 734-384-8397 or through email to:jstoll @monroecmha.org or at 1001 RaisinviMe Rd. Monroe, Ml. A bidder's conference and building walk through will occur at 1:30 pm. Friday, February 9, 2007. Monroe CMHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Provides telephone support for FAME and i referencePoInt products, including GUI front ends, a 4th generation language, a Ja va API, a C API, and database servers. Requires Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Business, experience coding in Java and C/C++ through school or work, basic knowledge of UNIX and/or Windows operating sys- • terns, and strong analytical, problem solving, and oral skills. Salary range: $40,000-$45,000.Email or send resumes to jobs.support® sungard.com SunGard Client Support Mgr 1194 Oak Valley Dr, Ste 100 Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Voice: 734-332-4414 Fax: 734-332-4440 w\AW.data.sungard.com To advertise, call 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlivexom/aanewsads Underground Estimator Fax Resume to 734-485-6690 Domestic Employment Wanted HELPER NEEDED Housekeeper w/ experience. No English needed $10/hr Lucy734-945-9078 Ride needed to Dr. Please Cali Anytime 734-944-6667 »**»«*«***»**»*++*»* Database Programmer Lincoln schools www.lincoln.k12.mi.us Closing date Feb 12 2007 Financial Applications Engineer Infor Global Solutions, Ann Arbor, Ml. Development and maintenance of budgeting, financial consolidation, and management reporting modules; specifically: design and documentation of enhancements, coding and testing for memory and performance issues, testing integrated modules, and product support. Utilizes C + + , Visual Basic, XML, X S L , .NET languages and technology, developer-assist tools (eg Rational Suite or DevPartner Studio and stress test tools). Minimum 1 year experience in job offered Education Req.- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or electronics engineering. Send resumes to Debbie Templeton, Infor Global Solutions, 41780 Six Mile Road, Northville, Ml 48167 YOU NEED TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD AFTER HOURS? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads Place your ad on-line with The Livingston Community News Anytime! Earlier deadlines apply. What will I find in a ca r e e r at Lilly? A n s w e r s . For more than 130 years, Eli Lilly and Company has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicines— investing a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. SR. SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER Discovery/Medical IT is responsible for the design, development, integration, deployment, and support of research and clinical applications across Lilly Research Labs. The goal of this position is to develop the capability to provide rapid development of a cohesive set of applications that behave in a predictable manner, integrating data across a ll disciplines from both internal and external sources for the Discovery and Medical organization. Position is expected to participate significantly in the technical leadership of this long term goal. Candidates must have a master’s degree in computer science. Additional requirements include 5 or more years of experience in object-oriented analysis and design; fluency in C++. Java, or C#; experience in logical and physical data modeling and data movement techniques and technologies: and knowledge in the design and development of serviceoriented architectures. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. For more information or to apply, visit www.UUy.com/careers. Eli Lilly and Company is an equal opportunity employer. w w w .U lly .c om /c a r e e r s Ansv/ers That Matter. - ' 4 ^ In fo rm a t io n T e c h n o lo g y * ^ '~ f r a s ^ c t u r e E n g in e e r A n opportunity to work full-time for an exceptional company in downtown G ra n d Rapids has opened up. The right candidate w ill have a rich IT infrastructure background, and the vision and ab ility to design and implement state-of-the-art solutions to address future business needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills a re ne ce s sary to work with vendors and peers to architect solutions. This position requires a minimum of five y e a rs ' experience with file server h a rdw a re and software, and demonstrably strong experience with: □ S o la ris , Linux, and Microsoft server technologies; □ Veritas cluster server and volume manager products; □ O ra c le 9 i / lO g and Microsoft SQ L server O B a cku p/R e co ve ry experience in an enterprise environment □ Network services: D N S , DHCP, SMTP, NTP, FTP, S SH , A p a ch e , IIS, Active Directory. Hove a thorough understanding of: G Network and system security in a LA N /W A N environment G Storage A re a Network design an d management G Monitoring d a tab a se , server and S A N performance. G (M cD ata, Sun / S T K knowledge, a plus) G E xpe rien ce in Microsoft cluster server administration preferred. G Perl and UNIX shell scripting, and e xperien ce in application administration in a C itrix environment, also a plus. If you meet these qualifications and wish to be considered, please send yo u r cover letter outlining yo u r qu alification s, resume and s a la ry history, in confidence to: hrdept@grpress.com . Excellent employee benefit p ack age includes 401 (k), medical, dental, life insurance, va ca tio n , paid h olidays, eye c a re , aw a rd programs and competitive s a la ry . EO E . THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9,2007 www.mlive.com/classifteds CLASSIFIEDS I C5 r D I R E C T O R Y k Arbor Chase ■Wexford Homes 5001 Westminster Dr., Dundee US 23 South, east on M-50 (Exit 17) approx. 1 mile, left on Ypsilanti St., North of High School Homes from $165,300 734-529-7501 www.wexfordhomes.com Arbor Hills ^Toll Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth roads. Superior Twp. From The Upper $500,000’s (734) 332-1234 www.tollbrothers.com »Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr.-S. Side of Geddes between Prospect & Harris. Superior Twp. From the high $170's 866-637-3741 www.oentexhomes.com .Centennial Park Wexford Homes 1319 Bicentennial Pkwy, Ann Arbor South side of Textile, between State and Lohr. Homes from the $420's 734-944-7777 www.wexfordhomes.com 0 Arbor Woods * Triangle Development Model - 4207 Center Valley Dr. Oft Carpenter between Packard & Ellsworth behind Target Ann Arbor $229,900-$290,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.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.oom .AutumnWoods Condominiums. ^Sutton Development, Co. LLC 8101 Autumn Woods Tr, NE corner of Clark and Prospect in Superior Twp. 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Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 _____________EOE____________ Successful Grant Writer- For human service agency Call 734-604-5394 The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club A private country club in Ann Arbor Banquet/Catering Sales Assistant This position requires a dynamic, customer service focused and detailoriented team player. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a respect and focus on quality. Excellent communication and computer skills a must. Previous Event or Meeting Planning or Hotel Banquet experience is a plus. Please forward resumes to: PBitondo@polofields.org Human Resources Manager Internationally respected not-for-profit health outcomes research organization seeks fulltime Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Handle all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, and HR systems. 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To join a team th a t strives to be a "Leader & the Best; please apply online at www.uinjobs.org To discuss available positions, please contact Nurse Recruitment: 1-877-NURSE-UMHS o r e-mail: NurseRecruit_UMHS@med.umich.edu J o b s e e k e r ’s b e s t f r ie n d Call 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.coin/aanewsads O THE UVINOSTON » COMMUNITY NEWS COMMITTED • CONNKTfO Compute W o r k W h e r e Y o u r W o r k M a t t e r s Join MidMichigan's New Open Heart Surgery Program MidMichigan Health has received State approval to expand its cardiovascular services program to include open heart surgery and elective angioplasty. Join us as we assemble the best team to care for patients in the state-of-the-art expanded and renovated critical care unit at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. MidMichigan is creating one of the highest quality, comprehensive cardiovascular programs in the state. Come join our dynamic new program. RN - OR - Cardiac Services Full time. State of Michigan RN license required. Open Heart experience preferred. MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland First Assistant - Cardiac Services Full time and part time. RN/FA or ST/FA required. Open Heart experience preferred. MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Services Full time and part time. Knowledge of surgical procedures as normally acquired through in-house or armed service training or completion o f an accredited Surgical Technology program. BLS certification required. CST certification and Open Heart experience preferred. MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland________________________________________ Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiac Services Full time. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a State of Michigan RN license required. Knowledge of Cardiovascular Critical Care skills acquired through 3 to 5 years experience working in a medical center providing care of the immediate post-op cardiovascular patient. CCRN and ACLS certification required. Open Heart experience preferred. MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland________________________________________ RN-CCU - Cardiac Services Full time. State of Michigan RN license required. Open Heart experience preferred. MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland________________________________________ Visit www.midmichigan.org/careers for details on open positions, benefits and testimonials from our satisfied employees and patients. EOE/ADA M i d M i c h i g a n Health A L i f e t i m e o f T r u s t e d C a r e www.midmichigan.org/careers M University of Michigan Heaith System A Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer r Baxter International, Inc. B ax ter International Inc. assists h ealthcare professionals and th e ir patients w ith th e tre a tm e n t of complex medical conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease and traum a . The company applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful diffe ren ce in patients' lives. For 75 years, Baxter employees w ith a passion to innovate have led th e industry in medical breakthroughs th at save and sustain lives. Come join th e Baxter teami B ax ter is seeking candidates for th e follow in g locations including Northern IL, Bloomington, IN, Tampa Bay, FL and locations in Southern & Northern C a liforn ia. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9,2007 www.mlive.com/dasslfieds CLASSIFIEDS I C9 Administration RN Healthcare Coordinator Brookdale Senior Living currently has an opportunity for an experienced nursing professional for our Clare Bridge of Ann Arbor residence. You will be responsible for oversight of our residents' healthcare issues and supervision of clinical support staff. Requires: RN state license and 2 plus years of experience. Memory care and supervision experience is a plus. Healthcare Coordinator Pro Tern You will be responsible for educating the clinical nursing teams of our residences throughout Michigan as well as assisting directors of a ssisted living and/or memory care residences with the day-to-day delivery of health services on a temporary, as needed basis. You will travel throughout the state with varying assignments due to management vacancies, vacations, temporary leaves, or during residence startups. Requires: State nursing license, a minimum of 2 years nursing experience working with the elderly, and availability to travel. We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package and opportunities for advancement. To apply, visit www. careersincaring.com or e-mail kfish@brookdale living.com. EOE, M/F/DA/. B K (t O K l> A L E S l N'IOR I.IVINC; Case Management Asst. 20 flexible hrs/week Mon-Fri. $10.97/hr w/ increase @ 6 mos. ($11.48). Provide Developmentally Disabled consumers & case managers w/ supports /assistance, high school diploma. 1 yr exp working w/ DD population. Apply w/ cover letter & resume: Monroe Community Mental Health authority, Fax734- 243-0145, PO Box 726, Monroe, Ml 48161-0726 by February 7, 2007. CN A 's Needed I Seasons Hospice values you and the important priceless role you have In the lives of our patients and families. We are looking for skilled, caring CNA's for Washtenaw, Livingston and Wayne Counties. Must Be Certified. Become part of our team Contact Denise Fortin, Director of Operations Fax: 248-284-1397 or dfortin@seasons.org ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ HOME HELPERS ^®dical AssVSecretary . . _i- I u FT, Ypsilanti office. Mail Non-Medccal Home Care 2305 Adare, Deliver your advertising message to over 200,000 adult readers across our market!* Cosmetic Administrative Assistant Registered Nurse Medical Assistant The Boyd Gillard Institute of Aesthetic & Dermatologic Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for full time, enthusiastic, customer service oriented individuals. We are a team of physicians, nurses, aestheticians and professional staff seeking topnotch dedicated people who will contribute to our mission of providing state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery, laser and dermatology services and procedures. The following opportunities are available on our team: C o smetic Adm in is tra tive A s s is ta n t : Welcomes our patients by phone or in person, possesses excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, high energy level and upbeat positive attititude. Experience in the retail, cosmetic & beauty industry with demonstrated results In one-on-one presentations desired. The candidate selected is a polished professional, computer savvy and works effectively in a team environment. Registered Nurse: Assists physicians with Mohs micrographic surgery and cosmetic surgical procedures. Requires previous experience as a scrub or circulating nurse with IV and conscious sedation competency, current Ml RN license, ACLS, and 1-2 years experience in dermatology or ambulatory plastic surgery required along with computer proficiency. Medical A s s is ta n t : Experienced MA with background in dermatology, plastic surgery or other ambulatory care to perform and assist with clinical procedures under supervision. The candidate selected is committed to providing high quality personalized patient care and works effectively in a multi disciplinary team approach. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates please forward resume with cover letter stating the position you are applying for and a brief explanation of why you would be a good candidate for the position to: employment® ihacares.com Fax: 866-282-8067 Direct C a re A s s is ta n t Assist and support special population adults in their home and in the community. $8.50 hr and good benefits. Home located near 23 and Ml Ave. Call 734-662-4685. CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits, 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent734-424-9598 Direct Care A s s is tan t Be there to support special population adults in their home and in the community. $7.50 hr and good benefits. Call: 734-699-3808 or 734-699-6543. Direct Care A s s is tan t Enjoy the work you do. 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, 734-663-5637. C O M M L^ n 'Y E M S ’• Immediate PT/FT positions • Competitive wages based on prior experience • 100% employer paid benefits for FT I • Benefits available for PT employees • Company sponsored pension plan • Paid vacation & sick time Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 MEDICAL BILLER • • • Huron Valley Ambulance, a non-profit health care provider, has an openina for a full-time Medical Biller. Responsibilities include entering patient information and charges. Must have experience with computerized medical billing programs, be familiar with medical terminology including ICD-9 and CPT codes. Must be PC proficient, detail oriented, with accurate typing and good communication skills. Competitive wages and excellent benefit package available. Direct Care A s s is ta n t Provide support services for special population adults. Country home. We will train. $7.80 hr and good benefits, Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz • Free continuing education • Tuition reimbursement • On-site training facility EMT PARAMEDICS $1,500 sign-on bonus PARAMEDICS w/critical care training. $2,500 sign-on bonus Must have current Michigan EMS license Call to set-up interview at 248-304-6010 or Please fax resume to: 248-356-7035 or apply online at www. communityems.org Submit resume to 1200 State Circle Ann Arbor, Ml 48108-1691, or download an application from www.hva.org EOE Nurse M a n a g e r Integrated Health Associates is accepting resumes for full time, highly-skilled and experienced Nurse Managers. We currently have two open positions, at our Primary Pediatrics Office in Ann Arbor and at our Pinckney Family Care location. Candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent clinical skills, and be project/goal oriented. This position will provide professional clinical leadership and oversight, supervise the existing nursing staff, be self directed and able to work with team members to reach common objectives. Previous pediatric or family practice, clinical management and computer experience is required; must be licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Please e-mail your resume to IHA's Human Resources Department: employment® ihacares.com or fax to 866-282-8067. Patient Care RESPIRATORY Coordinator Rehabilitation THERAPISTS Growing medical practice in Ann Arbor seeks a care coordinator with experience in scheduling and triage to work with indirect geriatric patient care. Fax resume to (734) 975-0376. Professional IH A DIRECTOR OF NURSING A large long-term care facility located in southeast Michigan (close proximity to Ann Arbor and Jackson) seeks a full-time Director of Nursing. The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated individual with excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal and clinical skills, as well as problem-solving capabilities and the ability to function in a teamoriented environment. BSN, long-term care, and supervisory experience are all preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, holidays, vacation time, 401 (k), competitive wages and an excellent working environment. Qualified candidates should submit resumes to: M-23911 P.O.Bo x 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 EOE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Reach yo ur customers. Whether you are looking to place a classified advertising message or a display ad, no media can offer you this excellent and efficient coverage. Our sales professionals can assist you in marketing information, creative ad design,ad composition and much more at no charge to you.The Ann Arbor News offers you onestop convience for your advertising campaign. DENTAL APPT. COORDINATOR Do you communicate well on the phone and in person? Are you enthusiastic, caring and dependable? Only experienced persons in dental office appt. scheduling need apply. You'll be welcome in an office that appreciates staff in Chelsea. Fax resume to: 734-475-1530 Dental Assistant RDA/CDA to join Ann Arbor team providing top quality personalized patient care. Floating duties. 1 yr experience required. Computer literate a must Mon-Wed. Fax cover letter/ resume to: (734) 995-7079 Attn: Suzan Driver Temporary Home Care Service Technician University of Michigan Health System The University of Michigan Health System is seeking a Temporary Home Care Service Technician be responsible for providing service to customers by delivering and removing home medical equipment within Southeast Michigan. Ideal candidates will have excellent driving records and exceptional customer service skills. To apply, please contact rhburdet@umlch.edu. A Non-Discriminative, Affirmative Action Employer. The Difference is YOU. LPN, MA or Paramedic PT weekends, afternoons, 8-16hrs/wk. GREAT SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS. Join the Medical team at the Washtenaw County Jail. Strong assessment skills & medication administration experience. Experienced in emergency response 8 first aid. Fax resume to SecureCare, Inc.: 734-975-8493. Email: jobs® securecareheaith.com EOE LPN Part time 32 hour/week position available for an LPN at St. Louis Center, a residential facility for cognitively impaired boys and women located just outside Chelsea, Michigan. Requirements inqiude current LPN licensure in State of Michigan; strong skills in the nursing process, communication, documentation and organization, able to work independently but will participate in a team atmosphere, able to provide educational opportunities to co-workers on disease processes and/or care as it relates specifically to the residents. This position will report directly to the Administration at St. Louis Center, benefits/salary will be paid by the Center. Please apply on-line at: www.cch.org or send resume to: Chelsea Community Hospital Human Resources 775 S. Main Street Chelsea, Ml 48118, Ph: (734) 475-3998. EOE Med Tech FT position for Inf Dis. EIA, NAT o rH LA with organ donor on call required. Med Tech degree highly preferred Bachelor's degree in science , required. Prev experience in EIA, NAT, HLA or flow desirable. This position comes with competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Submit cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Gift of Life Michigan 2203 Platt Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Email: jobs® giftoflifemichigan.org IH A Positions available for RNs, LPNs, h CNAs Immediate Openings 3-11 & Midnight S h ifts . 8 8 1 2 Hour sh ifts Riverview of Ann Arbor 355 Huron View Blvd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Tel: 734-761-3800 Fax: 734-761-3802 Riverview of Ann Arbor is nestled in the Huron Valley, with easy access to highways and major roads. We offer competitive wages, with years of experience premiums; 401K, health, dental, and vision insurances at reasonable costs; generous paid time off; and opportunities for advancement. Join our resident focused team. Please apply in person, or fax your resume to the number listed above: Attn: Patrice Aynes, RN, DON for Nursing Positions or Brenda Gaver, RN, ADON for CENA position LPN PROGRAM Class seats avail Sept 2007- Michigan/Ohio. 734-241-4141. LPN/RN Needed Hillside Terrace Assisted Living is hiring for a 2:30pm-11pm nurse. If interested in joing our family, please call 734-761-4451 Ext. 12 or email resume: Nlitz@hillsideterrace.net MRI TECHNOLOGIST Bixby Medical Center, located in Adrian, Michigan, is seeking an MRI Technologist for a contingent position. This position is responsible for performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning protocols and procedures for clinical diagnostic purposes. Interested applicants must be registered by ARRT (or registry eligible) in MRI and be BCLS certified. Experience working with Philips equipment and 1.5 Tesla experience are required. If you are interested in working with our outstanding customer-focused team, please contact us. Qualified candidates should mail, e-mail, or fax resumes to, or request an application from: ProMedica Health System Attn: Doris Kemner, Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Department 500 E, Pottawatamie St Tecumseh, Michigan 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 J f e P R O M E D I C i ^ n r H E A L T H S Y S T EN Occupational Therapist Part Time Make a positive impact on your patients' daily lives through rehabilitation. Join a nationally recognized home health care provider with a reputation for providing outstanding patienfoutcomes. Our OT's take the lead in helping patients become Independent with care and instruction in their own homes. Must be a graduate of an accredited OT program. Possess Current Michigan license or registration as required. CPR certified. One year experience in a health care facility or equivalent needed. Apply online at GLHHS.com or send resume to Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice, 730 Riverside Avenue, Adrian, Ml 49221. Call 517-266-1700 or fax your resume to 517-266-1800. EOE Great V Lakes Home Health and Hospice REGISTERED NURSE - e c u Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Michigan, is seeking a full-time RN (72 hours bi-weekly) and a part-time RN (36 hours bi-weekly) for our CCU Department. These are 12-hour, evening-shift positions. Successful candidates will have previous experience in a CCU. Enhanced Intensive Care Support is provided through ProMedica Health System. Interested applicants must possess a current license to practice as an RN in the State of Michigan and be BLS certified. ACLS certification is required within one year of hire. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a sign-on bonus. Qualified candidates should mail, e-mail, or fax resumes to, or request an application from: ProMedica Health System Attn: Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Department 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. EOE C i s e n h o u j e r c « N r « n Sought to lead the Supported Employment Department at our residential rehabilitation facility serving adults with acquired brain injury. The Supported Employment Coordinator is responsible for the productive activity component of the rehabilitation program Including the design, implementation and coordination of sheltered, supported, competitive, and volunteer placements. Candidates should have strong background in neuro-rehabilitation and a degree in a relevant Allied Health discipline (occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, behavior analysis, psychology, vocational rehabilitation) or Special Education. Supervisory experience preferred. We are a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation and offer an outstanding professional environment with an excellent benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401 (k), subsidized medical and dental insurance, long-term disability and life insurance, paid professional dues, continuing education opportunities and generous paid time off. Send letter of interest and resume to: Clinical Director Eisenhower Center 3200 E. Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 FAX: 734-677-0890 mmorris® eisenhowercenter.com Herrick Medical Center, in Tecumseh, Michigan, and Bixby Medical Center, in Adrian, Michigan, are seeking a full-time, evening- and night-shift Respiratory Therapist and a full-time, day- and night-shift Respiratory Therapist. Both positions will complete 72 hours every two weeks. The ideal candidates must have a minimum of an associate's degree from an approved respiratory therapy program, be credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a CRT or RRT, be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan, and have certification in BCLS (ACLS preferred). We offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance; 401 (k); tuition assistance; paid time off; a pleasant working environment and a generous sign-on bonus. We also have Respiratory Therapy Resource Pool positions open for individuals who are interested in working on a contingent basis (no benefit positions). Please mail, email, or fax your resume to, or request an application from: ProMedica Health System Attn: Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Department 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. EOE Member of J g tF K O M E D lC A H E A L T H S Y S T EN Warehouse Temporary Home Care Service Technician University of Michigan Health System The University of Michigan Health System is seeking a Temporary Home Care Service Technician provide services within MedEQUIP's warehousing operation. Responsibilities include shipping and putting awdy stock and performing deliveries as needed. idPdl candidates will have excellent driving records and exceptional customer service skills. To apply, please contact rhb»irdet@umich.edu. A Non-DiscrIminative, Affirmative Action Employer. The Difference is YOU. UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN GROUP Due to expansion and tremendous growth. University Physician Group (UPG), a physician group practice affiliated with Wayne State University is currently seeking to fill the following positions in their Departments of Dermatology and Urology: Histotechnician Responsible for embedding, microtomy and special stains. Position requires an Associates/ Bachelors Degree in Science (either in Biology or Chemistry) or be MT, HT or HTL (ASCP) eligible/ certified. Grossing experience and frozen or mohs experience is preferred. Nurse Practitioner Responsible for performing histories and physicals, developing and initiating patient's treatment plan in consultation with the attending physician as well as educating and counseling patients and family members on their condition. Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Acute Care, Adult Primary Care, or Family NP program, with ANCe or AANP certification. Three to five years of clinical trials experience and supervisory management experience is required and ACLS is preferred. Experience in urology and/or oncologic urology is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401 (a) Plan with a corporate contribution, free parking, and tuition reimbursement. Qualified applicants, please submit resume or curriculum vitae with salary history to: Attn: H R 550 E. Canfield 313 Lande Building Detroit, Ml 48201 FAX (313) 577-8271 Or Email: wsupg@resumes.org E.O.E i Office and Clerical University of Michigan Health System DENTAL AS S T , Exp., FT for Ann Arbor office. Fax resume to: 734-663-0905 C la s s ified A dvertising Dental Specialty Office seeking experienced 810-844-2000 mlive.com/aanewsads receptionist/insurance claims processor. Ann Arbor/Saline area. No weekends or evenings. 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Monroe St Monroe, Ml 48162 Fax 734-243-5613 humanresources® reedvision.com OPTICIANS OPTICAL APPRENTICES FT/PT positions available in a busy ophthalmology practice with multiple offices.Must be energetic and committed to customer service. Excellent benefits Pay for experience. Submit resume to Reed Vision Associates. Attn HR 1180 N. Monroe St Monroe, Ml 48162 Fax 734-243-5613 humanresources® reedvision.com Member of J t e P R O M E D I C / ^ n r H E A L T H S Y S T E \ AFTER HOURS? FORGOT TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Try our on-line process mPllaivcee .ycooumr a/da oann-elinwe swaitdhs The AnAnn yAtirmboer! News Earlier deadlines apply. spReecigaul lIwnl oferamtuarteio®n i nlocrlu de women iravuMers with "Her AWnodr ldco* lbuym Snuiasia Dn eSnpnaisn o. 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If you're looking for an exciting place to work with a future full of opportunities, consider Bristol-Myers Squibb. We recently launched four major medicines in just over two years. And we have a robust pipeline of investigational products to treat serious diseases with unmet medical needs.Help us fulfill our mission to extend and enhance human life. You'll not only help enrich the lives of others, but also have the opportunity for a rewarding career with ^rsonal and professional advancement in a high-caliber, team-oriented environment. We are actively recruiting individuals at all levels interested in joining a winning team who are dedicated to extending and enhancing human life. Drug Discovery and Exploratory Qinkal Research Pre<linical Development • Applied Genomics • Clinical Discovery (MO's) • Discovery Analytical Science • Biology • Discovery Chemistry ■ Lead Evaluation ■Molecular Biosciences • Drag Safety Evaluation • Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization • Veterinary Science Pharmaceutical Development • Analytical R&D • Biopharmaceutics R&O • Clinical Supply Operations • Operations and Planning • Informatics •Process R&D • Protein Therapeutics Global Clinical Development • Global Biometric Sciences ■ Global Clinical Research (MD's) • Global Development Operations Global Medical Affairs • Medical Science Liaisons (nationwide) • Medical Affairs (MD's) • Medical Strategy • Medical Information • Pharmacovigilance & Epidemiology (MD's) We invite individuals to stop by and see us between 9M>am - SMIpm at one o f our recruiting events this week: Reserved for February 6th, 2007 Hawthorn Suites Ann Arbor 3535 Green Court, Ann Arbor, MI4S105 Phone:(734)327-0011 Toll Free: (800) 527-1133 Reserved for February 7th, 2007 Radisson Plaza Hotel -Kalamazoo, too W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Phone: (269)343-3333 Bristol-Myers Squibb, P.O. Box 4000, Princeton, NJ 08543-40005 Bristol-Myers Squibb, 5 Research Parkway, W allingford,CT 06492 Bristol-Myers Squibb Is an equal opportunity employer. Bristol-Myers Squibb NAMSA liSKfaSlih For over 35 years, NAMSA has been supporting the medical device and pharmaceutical industries through a wide variety of testing services, all designed to ensure safety, efficacy and regulatory compliance. As a privately owned and managed company, we are completely focused on our clients needs and the quality of our testing and consulting services. We currently have the following positions available. • Study Director • Technical Services Specialist • Documentation Specialist • Technical Writer • Chemistry Supervisor • Product Manager, Biocompatibility and Chemistry Services • Senior Systems Administrator • Validation Coordinator • Technician, Toxicology • Technologist, Toxicology • Histology Specialist • Toxicology Manager (California) Interested candidates please submit resume to HR@NAMSA.com HROhio@NAMSA.com. or NAMSA, HR Department 6750 Wales Rd., Northwood, OH 43619, fax 419.666.2954- EOE Office Manager Ann Arbor ad firm seeks organized, self-motivated, flexible individual willing to pamper a few good designers. Have great phone and grammar skills, know design basics and love to learn? Please respond! Tasks include client contact, estimates, bookkeeping, invoicing, shipping, errands, etc. Fax resume to 734-662-6590 OFFICE MANAGER Data entry, quickbooks, AP/AR, Microsoft word. Pleasant phone skills, must be organized. Send resume to: cliconcrete@yahoo.com Call 734-439-3200 Experienced office help needed to maintain construction project files, make customer service calls and collect Invoices. Computer skills and ability to stay on task needed. Based in Ann Arbor w/ occasional trips to Toledo. Please respond with resume to: PO Box 1127, Perrysburg, OH 43552 or email to resume® buckeye-express.com Part Time Employment Ann Arbor office looking to fill a part-time or full time administrative position. Must be enthusiastic 8 have excellent communication, people and computer skills. Job requires multi-tasking. Multi-line phone experience is a plus, but willing to train. Must be able to work weekends. Email resume to: job.humanresources® gmall.com Clerical Help PT Exp only. 734-604-5394 Client Services Associate Univai, a busy medical services firm In Ann Arbor, is seeking a customer service professional to work closely with our national clients. Must be detail oriented, highly organized, able to prioritize, and have strong telephone skills. This person will administer referrals, schedule appointments with physicians throughout the U.S., and maintain close communications with customer personnel. Computer skills required. Familiarity with medical terminology helpful. Send resume to service® unival-med.com attn: HR or fax to 800-382-8611. Legal Secretary Experience preferred. Fax resume to: 734-971-9759 MEDIA ANALYSTS Required at PRIME Research, a media evaluation CO, in downtown Ann Arbor. Kids back at school? Retired? Want to get out of the house for 20 hrs/week on a flexible schedule? Read 8 analyze media content for an international co. College degree preferred. Up to $12/hr Inquiries by email only please to; hr@prime-institute.com BARTENDER - PT, excellent working conditions. Please call 426-2830 CIO I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 2007 ^CAREGIVERS^ Enable the elderly to live at home by providing non-medical homecare services. Day, evening and weekend hours Home Instead Senior Care 734-332-9109 COORDINATOR (ASSISTANT) FACILITATOR Milan V is teo n Plan t - Part Time Courier Driver 2nd & 3rd shift. Clean driving record required. Send resume to Box M-23910 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Grocery Stocker Experience and good references needed. 20-30 hrs/wk. Apply at Arbor Farms Market 2103 W. Stadium T rad e S h o w E xh ibito rs Ideal for Retired and those who want part time. No selling involved. No industry experience needed Four, five and six hour shifts available.Talk to people about our Home Improvement Products. Must have outgoing personality and flexible schedule. Able to work most (but not all) Satudays and/or Sundays and some evenings. Shows available in Livingston, Washtenaw and Oakland Counties. Atlas Home Improvement Call Annette M-F 11;30am-3:30pm 810-227-9164 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 $17.20 at 20 hours per week. No benefits afforded. Resume deadline is February 9, 2007. Competent word processor who can edit & create complex legal documents. 761-5410 Professional and Managerial Interested persons should email resumes to Ms. Nancy Jones at najones(@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 Asbestos Analyst PLM /TEM experience is desired. BS in Biology or Geology. $2500 sign on Bonus for experienced PLM/TEM analyst. EOE Fax 856-858-0763 Email jobopportunities @emsl.com .^W a s h te n aw Community CoUege A S S T PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR Provide admin support for Development Consulting Services. Must have 3-5 yrs direct USAID project mgmt experience. Visit www.wdi.umich.edu/job to apply. Director Curriculum and Assessment Biotechnology Cellular Assay Associate Scientists invitrogen, a leading global biotechnology company, has exciting opportunities available at the Madison facility. The Associate Scientists will assist in the development and quality control testing of high throughput cell-based assays for pharmaceutical drug discovery. N e e d y o u r h o u s e p a in t e d ? Where do you find someone to paint your house when you need it done right? Check The Ann Arbor News Service Directory in our Classified section, of course. We run listings for service people performing big jobs and small chores, every day in our Classified section. Find cleaning, remodeling, hauling and landscaping professionals and more. There's also find a general services section for tutoring, legal services, baby sitters, computer help and other services. T o a d v e r t i s e i n t h e s e r v i c e d i r e c t o r y : Call; (734) 994-6711 or 1 (800) 589-9888 THE ANN ARBOR NEWS COMMITTED • CONNECTED ■ COMPLETE www.mlive.com/aanews FL2051 B .S . in Cell Biology or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of lab experience including 1 year of mammalian tissue culture are required. A strong working knowledge of scientific principles and proficiency in experimental design are required. Experience with fluorescence technologies IS desirable. Provide support to the instructional deans and the faculty and staff for curriculum development, review, assessment, and articulation activities. Minimum qualifications: Masters degree in education or related field, equivalent of five years full time work experience at the college or university level, with a least one year in an administrative position, including staff supervision and three years in post secondary curriculum development, one year teaching experience at the college level recommended. Initial salary range Is $60,451 - $66,496 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline IS February 9, 2007. For more Information and to apply online, please visit www.lnvitrogen.com/ careers and search the job listings for Requisition IDs 716, 717, 718 and 719. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team, « invitrogen Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form and transcripts 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 United States. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497. 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 CHEMISTS (BS, MS £t PhD) Community College Lacamas Laboratories, a 22 year old cGMP fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturer, is hiring! Move to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and join us! Lacamas Laboratories, unlike some other companies, has not had a layoff in its 25 year history. We are looking for BS, MS and PhD chemists with strengths in synthetic organic chemistry. The successful candidate will be involved in the development and scale up of p rocesses for the manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. Scale up involves Initial pilot plant runs followed by transition up to 2,000 gallon batch processes. Chemists/chemical engineers are also needed to help monitor and facilitate manufacturing processes. Lacamas offers a complete benefit package and competitive salary. Send your resume to: Lacamas Laboratories P.O.Box 17659 Portland Oregon, 97217 Check our website at lacamaslaboratories.com Jen R. Brighton Facilities Manager for 1145 unit property. Ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years experience and have a strong knowledge of contracts, bidding and all phases of apartment maintenance. Please apply in person: 49000 Denton Rd., Belleville. Ou tpatien t Th e rap is t Pathways Is recruiting for a full-time Outpatient Therapist to join our team in the Escanaba Office. Masters of Social Work degree with State of Michigan Licensure is required. Applicants should also have computer skills 8 experience working with persons with mental illness. Responsibilities will include conducting initial assessments, providing consultation regarding diagnosis and treatment, and providing treatment to individuals meeting priority population criteria. Participation in the delivery of emergency services (daytime and evening) required. Salary ranges from $16.85 to $24.89 per hr (dependent on experience) with a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume to: Pathways, Attn: HR Manager, 2820 College Avenue, Escanaba, Ml or fax to 906-233-1220. ssundstr@up-pathways. org. Application deadline: Until filled. EOE F i n d t h a t g r e a t h o u s e , and everything to make it a home A , Washtenaw If you are looking for a new home, look no further than our New Homes Spotlight section. Each Sunday, we feature a different new home development, so you can find the perfect neighborhood for your family. ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER.... “ Within a few days of placing my 3d in the classifieds I found a buyer for my PC." The Daily Bargains • “the sweet spot* 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads THE LIVlNasTON « COMMUNiTY NEWS vnf » Drummer and bass , player need a lead . singer for punk band.' ‘ Call 810-555-5556 Find it all in the classifieds 810-844-2000 or place on-line: miive.com/aanewsads What will I find in a career at Lilly? A n s w e r s . For more than 130 years, Eli Lilly and Company has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicines— investing a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. B iom e d ic a l In fo rm a tic s The advent of post-genomic technologies such as gene expression, proteomics, functional genomics, genetic association studies, etc., and their application towards the goal of personalized medicine requires development of new informatics methods for integration and analysis of preclinical and clinical data. The applications developed by the candidate will provide decision enabling data and analyses in support of Lilly's pharmacogenomics and tailored therapeutics programs. The candidate will develop software to support discovery, translation, validation of clinical diagnostics and biomarkers, and enable integrative analysis of genomic/proteomic and clinical phenotypic data. The developed systems will be utilized by both Biological Research Scientists and Clinical Research Physicians. This position will directly support clinical trial research performed by the Diagnostics and Exploratory Medicine group at Lilly. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, or a related field; or M.5. in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, or a related field, and 2 or more years of work experience. For more information or to apply, visit www.UUy.com/careers. Eli Lilly and Company is an equal opportunity employer. www.liUy.com/careers •» THE LIVINGSTON « C,OMMUMTV NEWS Answers That Matter Occupational Therapist Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists is Busyl We are looking to add a part-time/full-time Occupational Therapist to our growing staff of professionals. Hand certification a plus but not required. Individual needs to be self-motivated & will work with a wide variety of conditions 8 diagnosis, 8 some in-patient treatment required.Benefits include health, dental 8 life insurance, unlimited CEU support, fitness bonus, 8 401 (k). Send resume and a list of references to: Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, PC Attn: HR/OT PO Box 791 Jackson,Ml 49204 ^ with outside funds. No continuing employment rights are inferred. REGIONAL DIRECTOR INNOVATION CENTERS OF EXPERTISE FOR ADVANCED MANUFACILRING Washtenaw Community College ^ .A comprehensive two-year college dedicated to student, community ^ and s t ^ success is presently seeking an individual for the position of p Regional Director, Innovation Centers of Expertise for Advanced Manufacturing. This individual is responsible for the leadership, direction, ^ marketing, and implementation of a three year US Department of Labor ^ grant. The College is located in the city of Ann Arbor, MI, a community of over 1(X),(XX) whose growth and vitality is supported through a jj" cultural enrichment of the arts, entertainment. Big Ten Sports, and the \K surrounding metiopolitan area. This is a temporary position funded ^ The successful candidate must possess a Bachelors degree, Master’s jJJ degree preferred, in business, manufacturing, engineering technology [5 or related field and five years experience in advanced manufacturing, or f t equivalent education, training and experience as determined by the Col-15 lege administration, equivalent of two years supervisory experience. 5 Application deadline is February 19, 2007. The initial annual salary' 5 range is $66,030 - $72,633 dependent upon education and work experience with numerous fringe benefits. S Apply in person or send completed official WCC Application for Employment and college transcripts to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Management, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., First Floor Business Education Building, Room 120, PO Box 1610, ^ Ann Arbor, MI 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 Slates. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status w'ill be required upon employment. For job postings and application materials see our w’eb site at http://www.weenet. edu/iobs, i;j Phone: 734-973-3497. WCC is a smoke free campus, AA/EEO/ADA r. v ^ % W a s h t e n a w Communiiy ( ’ollege E m e rg e n t B io S o lu tio n s is a bio ph armaceu tlcal company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of immunobiotics. Immunobiotics are pharmaceutical products, such as vaccines and immune globulins, tha t induce or assist the body's immune system to prevent or treat disease. We operate in two business segments: biodefense and commercial. In o u r b io d e fe n s e b u s in e s s , we d e v e lo p and commercialize immunobiotics for use against biological agents that are potential weapons of bioterrorism. In our commercial business, we develop immunobiotics for use against infectious diseases with significant unmet or underserved medical needs. Our marketed product, BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), is the only vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, for the prevention of anthrax infection. In addition to BioThrax®, our biodefense product portfolio includes three biodefense product candidates in preclinical development and a next generation anthrax vaccine program with product candidates in preclinical and Phase I clinical development. Our commercial product portfolio includes a typhoid vaccine candidate and a hepatitis B therapeutic vaccine can d id a te , both of which are in Phase I I clinical development, one vaccine candidate in Phase I clinical development and two vaccine candidates in preclinical development. We have made it our business and our mission to protect life. If you share our mission, please consider a career with Emergent BioSolutions. For more information and current openings, visit us online at: w w w .Em e rg e n tB io S o lu tio n s .c om . Emergent BioSolutions is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity in its workforce. ___ protected by emergent biosolutions"' ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT SERVICES Washtenaw Community College A comprehensive two-year college dedicated to student, community and staff su c ce s s is presently seeking an Individual for the position of Associate Vice President of Student S e rv ice s . Th is individual will provide leadership and oversight of day-to-day operations for the Enrollment and Student S e rv ice s division of the College. The Associate Vice President se rv ice s a s a catalyst for the developer of initiatives which are directed toward enhancing student su cces s . The College is located in the city of Ann Arbor, Ml, a community of over 100,000 whose growth and vitality is supported through a cultural enrichment of the arts, entertainment, Big Ten Sports, and the surrounding metropolitan area. The successful candidate must possess a Masters degree in Student Personnel se rv ice s or related field, equivalent of seven years experience including involvement in program and staff development, and administration in student se rv ices, management abilities sufficient for effective regular interaction with college staff, commuhity persons and a diversified student body, administrative abilities sufficient for dealing with tight administrative deadlines, grievance/appeal proceedings, etc., familiarity with computerized student information systems and experience in enrollment management. Application deadline is February 16, 2007. The initial annual salary range is $79,983 - $101,980 dependent upon education and work experience with numerous fringe benefits. Apply in person or send completed official W C C Application for Employment and college transcripts to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Management, 4800 E Huron River Dr.. First Floor B usiness Education Building, Room 120, PO Box 1610, 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 htto:/,'WWW.wccnet.edu/iobs. Phone: 734-973-3497. W C C is a smoke free campus, AA/EEO/ADA .^Washtenaw ( 'ommunit) C ollcgc O r d e r t o d a y ! To subscribe, please call (734) 994-NEWS or 1 (800) 589-6397 = T H E ' A N N A R B O R N E W S L . 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Please visit www.emich.edu/public/ hr/emujobs.htm for more information {Reference Posting # CPSA0702). At this site you will be able fill out an application, attach your resume and cover letter. Applications are only accepted online. Eastern Michigan University Police Department 123 S tru ctu re Drive Y p s ila n ti, Ml 48197 RECEPTIONIST HOWARD & HOWARD ATTORNEYS is seeking a professional, detail oriented, team player to join our Ann Arbor office. Prior law firm experience required. Must be a self-starter, enthusiastic, have effective communication skills 8 experience with a multi-line switchboard. MS Word, Excel & typing speed of at least 60 wpm required. EOE. Qualjfied candidates send resume & salary requirements to: Human Resources, 248-723-0500 or email: WLB@h2law.com S u b sc r ib e Today! Science Quality, integrity, excellence - that's Wyeth. At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News February 09, 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 2007-02-09 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4414">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to February 09, 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. F R I D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 1 6 , 2 0 0 7 www.mlive.com School boards to see contests Only Fowlerville seats are uncontested as county filing deadline passes BY LEANNE SM ITH News S ta f f R e p o r te r Just one of Livingston County’s five school districts has an uncontested board race in the May 8 election. Fowlerville had just two candidates running for two board seats after the 4 p.m. Tuesday filing deadline. Brighton will have the most crowded field, with eight candidates seeking two seats. In Howell, five candidates are running for two spots. Hartland has two candidates running for one seat. Pinckney has three candidates seeking two four-year terms and no one interested in a one-year term. Candidates have until 4 p.m. today to withdraw from the election and have their names removed from the ballot. Write-in candidates have until 4 p.m. April 27 to file their intention to run in this year’s election. Brighton Incumbent Miles Vieu and Rich Ray, who was tagged to fill a trustee seat vacated when Dawn Boss resigned in December, decided not to run for the two open fouryear seats on the Brighton Area Schools board, but eight others want the job. Wesley Armbruster, 61, of Green Oak Township, served on the board in the 1980s. He works for Northfield Human Services in Whitmore Lake and is retired from R&B Machine Tool Co. of Saline. Irene Besancon, 63, of Brighton Township, is a retired Dearborn Public Schools teacher. Patti Bradley, 50, is a stayat- home mother and active member in the district PTOs. Winnie Garrett, 60, of GeRules on foreign travel change Many applicants encounter issues BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News S p e c ia l W rite r Wlf hen Brighton resident Juley Meredith tried last fall to get a passport, she was surprised to find that, because of a misspelling of her name on her birth certificate, it would be denied. She would have to get her birth certificate officially corrected before she could qualify for a passport. The process, begun in November, was lengthy and frustrating and Meredith still does not have a passport. “I’m closer now than I was in November,” Meredith said. “But, it’s a good thing I started the process then, or I’d never have had the passport in time for a trip I’ve planned to visit relatives in Mexico. And I already missed a chance to spend a week in Belize with my sister. I had no idea what I was in for when I started this.” Too true, said Livingston County Clerk Margaret Dunleavy. “A lot of people have no knowledge of what a passport is, much less how to get one, how to get started,” Dunleavy said. In addition, recent changes in the law regarding who must carry a passport to re-enter the United States after visiting another country have left many scratching their heads. What is it? Who needs one? The U.S. Department of State defines a passport as “an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer.” A valid U.S. passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter and leave most foreign countries. In the past, no passport was required to re-enter the country from some neighboring countries, but the rules have changed. As of Jan. 23, all persons (including U.S. citizens) traveling by air to the U.S. fi'om Mexico, Canada, Central and South America, SEE PASSPORT, A2 At Hamburg Township Hall, Deputy Treasurer Julie Hardesty, left, has Hamburg Township Clerk Joanna Hardesty raise her right hand to swear that all her information is correct to get her passport. At top, Joanne Hardesty poses for her passport photo. PHOTOSJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEVUS B r i g h t o n A r e a F i r e D e p a r t m e n t t a k e s o v e r a l l G e n o a c o v e r a g e Change ends century of shared H protection BY TOM TOLEN New s S t a f f R e p o r te r starting July 1 , the Brighton Area Fire Department will provide fire services - and other emergency response runs - for all of Genoa Township. The change will end a century of shared fire coverage of the township between the Brighton and Howell area fire authorities. Currently, the Brighton Area Fire Authority covers roughly the part of the township nearest to Brighton, and the Howell Area Fire Authority covers the portion closest to Howell, including the Genoa Township commercial corridor along East Grand River Avenue. Howell provides that service through a contract with the Brighton authority. Howell City Council Member Paul Rogers, who sits on the Howell Fire Authority board, told the council this week that Howell Fire Chief Jim Reed has been notified that after the current contract runs out on June 30, Brighton will provide fire service for all of the township. Brighton Area Fire Chief Martin DeLoach said his department will be able to provide good coverage in Genoa Township from existing fire stations, but he would like to see a second fire station there. Toward that end, DeLoach says an unnamed party has offered land for a fire station on Chilson Road, south of Grand River Avenue. The township would pay for, and own, the building, just as it does the current fire station on Dorr Road, south of 1-96. The dispute that led to the change apparently was over money. “The Brighton Authority members felt there was a significant gap in where Howell wanted to be on finances and where Brighton wanted to b e.... The gap was too wide,” said Gary McCririe, who serves both as supervisor of Genoa Township and president of the Brighton Area Fire Authority. The Brighton Area Fire Authority operates on a 1.25- mill levy that was approved by voters last year; the Howell Authority operates on a five-year, 1 .1 -mill levy that expires in 2008. Currently, the Brighton authority receives all of the Genoa Township tax revenue, and by contract turns over $340,000 per year to Howell. McCririe said the offer made to the Howell authority in the most recent round of negotiations was $150,000. The reason for the reduction, he says, is that the Brighton authority has been gradually assuming more of the responsibility for SEE FIRE,A2 noa Township, is the director of human resources for the Washtenaw County Intermediate School District. Jared A. Geist, 24, is a 2001 Brighton High School graduate and a Michigan State University Law School student. Beth Minert, 57, of Green SEE FILINGS, A2 Group wants 3 books banned Howell school board approves their use BY CASEY HANS News S t a f f R e p o r te r The controversial book “The Freedom Writers Diary” was approved for use in the Howell F^bUc Schools this week on a split vote. But a group opposing that book and several others used in high school English classes has posed a legal challenge to the district. Vicki Fyke of the Livingston Organization for Values in Education has asked local, state and federal prosecutors for a review of three books, including Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse Five,” that Fyke says violate child pornography laws and the state’s school sex education laws. School Superintendent Chuck Breiner said Monday that the district has sought legal counsel on the matter and that a judicial review would be welcome. School board members voted 5-2 to approve a package of curriculum recommendations, which included their approval of “The Freedom Writers Diary,” a book that chronicles in diary form the lives of 150 atrisk California teens. Trustee Wendy Day and board Treasurer Phil Westmoreland opposed the measure. Day said the issue was not about censoring books, but about making sure there were not better choices for students. Board members voting in favor of the measure said they were comfortable with the decision. Board Vice President Jeanne Clum said parents should be advised of books with any type of graphic material “so that informed decisions could be made.” She also said she wanted to ensure that no students are ostracized for opting out of reading such books. In addition to “The Freedom Writer’s Diary,” other books questioned by Fyke, SEE BOOKS, A2 ■ Howell o ffic ia ls take 6nance message around district, A4 ■ New 4 -y e a r p act OK'd for bus drivers, contracts extended for administrators, A4 » INDEX Achievers B3 Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Retail Report A3 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2, C2 Volunteers B3 To re p o r t news o r fo r fre e hom e d e liv e ry call (810)844-2000. F o r th e re c o rd - Errors o f fact w iii be promptiy corrected.To report an error, piease cali managing editor Rick Fitzgeraid at (810) 844-2004. T h e L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News 420 W. Main St, Brighton, Ml 48116 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com ■ f i Please Recycle IN BRIEF Library meeting set Those interested in giving their input on a new facility for the Pinckney Community Public Library are urged to attend focus groups set for Saturday, Feb. 24. The groups will meet at 1 1 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the library, 350 Mower Road. Reservations are not necessary. The library’s Board of Directors has contracted with a consultant to help it determine what kind of facility is needed to meet the needs of a growing patronage. It is considering placing a bond issue or millage proposal on the November ballot for a new librarv. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. INSIDE Almost open Workers get the new J.C. Penney store ready to open at Green Oak Village Place. A3 Adding grades Charyl Stockwell Academy in Hartland 1 ownship will add high school classes. A4 Feel like a number? We’ve got all the numbers for a quick look back at 2006 in Livingston County. B1 Couple coaches Husband-and-wife coaches team up on South Lyon volleyball team. Cl J I I A 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007 Howell teen facing felony charges over fire set at high school Arson charged, teen also faces expulsion from district BY SUSAN L. OPPAT News S ta f f R e p o r te r A 17-year-old Howell High School student is in the Livingston County Jail on a $20,000 cash bond, and facing a maximum of 10 years in prison if he’s convicted of setting a trash can fire at the school on Monday. Christopher Michael Ouellette was charged and arraigned Hiesday on one count of arson of real property. Howell Police Chief George Basar said a teacher spotted smoke and put the fire out just after 12:15 p.m. Monday. He said school officials moved the students into a nearby fieldhouse for about BOOKS FROM A1 Superintendent comfortable with policy Day and a number of others included “Slaughterhouse Five,” “Black Boy” by Richard Wright and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. Those three books were the basis for Fyke’s request for a legal review. She said she is opposed to the books because of descriptions of incest, rape and sex in them. Breiner said administrators in the district were comfortable with how the matter was handled and with the recommendation that came from a building- level curriculum review, a K-12 Language Arts review as well as a final recommendation from a district-level curriculum council. “We’ve followed a procedure that we think is effective and accountable,” he said. “We would welcome a judicial review of the matter.” Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse said Tuesday he would make a decision regarding Fyke’s letter in the next week or two. Morse said he is reading Morrison’s “The Bluest Flye,” has already read “The Freedom Writers Diary,” and said he read Wright’s “Black Boy” in high school. Matt Frendewey, a spokesman from Attorney General Mike Cox’s office, said his office had received Fyke’s letter and had referred it to the agency’s Education Division for review. No one at the U.S. Attorney’s office could be reached for comment. The book debate at Monday’s board meeting overflowed the gymnasium at Northwest Elementary School. Parent Sharon Baldwin was opposed to the books being approved. “At the end of the day, they’re my kids,” she said. “I don’t want my kids to read them (the books). I don’t let them eat just anything. 1 don’t let them ingest just anything. I want you to respect that.” Others, including a number of teachers and students, spoke just as passionately in support. Howell High junior Kffitlyn Estes said she and other students gained from reading “The Freedom Writer’s Diary,” calling the experience “lifechanging.” “If you ban these books, then what else might you ban?” she asked. “Then what? I’m worried it will spiral into something out of control.” Some teachers said the books were offered to advanced students because the state is requiring more challenging literature offerings and that such books are suggested for college- bound students. In addition to comments made Monday night, others wrote to the school board. The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression and the National Coalition Against Censorship weighed in with a letter, saying the groups supported the district’s use of the books that are “highly acclaimed and widely used in high school classrooms around the country.” The letter was signed by Aria Booksellers, an independent book store in downtown Howell. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t810-844-2005. Where to get a passport ■ Livingston County Clerk, 200 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. No appointment necessary. Bring your own photos. ■ U.S. Postal Service offices in Brighton and Howell. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. No appointment necessary. Photos: $15. ■ Green Oak Township, 10001 Silver Lake Road: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. No appointment necessary. Photos: $10. ■ Hamburg Township, 10405 Merrill Road: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., w^kdays. Appointments recommended for more than 2 people. Photos: $5. ■ Hartland Township, 3191 Hartland Road: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., weekdays. Bring photos w ith you. ■ Tyrone Township, 10408 Center Road: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Thursday. Appointments necessary. Photos: $10. What to bring: ■ A certified copy of your birth certificate. ■ Two official passport photos. Some agencies will take your photos when you make application. ■ A photo ID, such as a driver's license Costs: ■ Adults: $67 plus a $30 processing fee for first-time applicants. ■ Children under 16: $52 plus a $30 processing fee. ■ Details: Livingston County Clerk's office at 517- 546-0500; U.S. Department of State Web site at www. travel.state.gov. PASSPORT FROM A1 Travelers must plan ahead the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport to enter or re-enter the United States. Formerly, travelers entering from those countries were exempt from showing a passport. But the State Department has taken this and other steps to strengthen border security as well as to standardize entry procedures. As early as Jan. 1 , 2008, all persons, including U.S. citizens, entering the U.S. by land or sea from these countries also will be required to present a valid passport. Other documents, such as Air NEXUS cards and Alien Registration Cards also may be acceptable, and members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt. But, said Dunleavy, “I think it’s just better to have one. It’s easier and unquestionable documentation.” The new requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory, Dunleavy added. OK, so how do I get passport? To obtain a passport for the first time, go in person to one of 9,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the U.S. In Livingston County, those facilities are the county clerk’s office, the Brighton and Howell post offices and the Green Oak, Hamburg, Hartland and Tyrone township offices. Passports cost $67 for adults plus a $30 processing fee for first-time passports. You’ll need a certified copy of your birth certificate when you apply, and a picture ID, such as a driver’s license, along with two passport photos; the size is 2 inches by 2 inches. Renewals also cost $67, but dispense with the processing fee and may be accomplished by regular mail, using a form downloaded from the Department of State’s Web site (www.travel.state.gov). The change in the rules about who needs a passport has spurred an increase in applications, said county officials. “Applications have really spiked here,” said Hamburg Township Clerk Joanna Hardesty. “We were processing up to 10 a day right up to the January deadline. It was the same story at the Brighton Post Office, Mack said. “Living so close to Canada has an effect,” she said. “We get a lot of people coming in to get their kids’ passports because so many are in travel hockey” and go to Canada for games. Most importantly, those same officials advise, don’t procrastinate. If you know you will be traveling outside the U.S. in the future, get on the passport detail early. It takes six-eight weeks to process passport applications, said Debbie Mack, spokeswoman for the U.S. Postal Service’s Brighton Post Office, which sees approximately 12 applicants each day. “People need to plan in advance,” said Hardesty, who made application for her own passport Monday. “But that doesn’t always happen. We have people coming in all the time to get passports for a trip they’re scheduled to take in a few days’ time.” F U R N A C E N O T W O R K I N G . . . C A L L U S ! 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Bryant Carrier 20 YEARS SERVING LIVINGSTON, OAKLAND & GENESSEE HEATING & C O O L IN G Lennox Goodman 8 0% E f f ic ie n c y G a s F u r n a c e Installed for as low as $ 1 ^ 4 9 5 0 0 Model #075 C e n t r a l A ir Installed for as low as $ 1 4 9 5 0 0 HIGH EFFICIENCY 13 SEER I F U R N A C E l iC A Q C h ■ C L E A N IN G 0 9 . 9 3 ■■ Includes:. 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Basar said he was unaware of any problems the teen may have been having at the school. FILINGS FROM A1 5 seek pair of 4-year terms in Howell i Oak Township, is a retired Brighton Area Schools kindergarten teacher. Gregory Rassel, 47, of Genoa Township, is Royal Oak’s director of public works. Keith VanHentenryck, 51, of Green Oak Township, is self-employed in sales and consulting. Armbruster, Garrett, Geist and Rassel also applied for the vacant seat created by Boss’ resignation. 54, of Oceola Township, will seek a second four-year term on the Hartland Consolidated Schools board this year. She’s being challenged by Dennis Tierney, 44, of Hartland Township, who came in third in votes for two board seats in the 2006 elections. Tierney owns Austin Embroidery and Austin Vending. announced in January that he was moving from the district and would not seek reelection. Fowlerville Incumbent Mike Brown, 52, of Conway Township, an employee of Ford Motor Co., will seek a third term on the Fowlerville Community Schools board. Incumbent Elaine Esch will not run again. Seeking her seat is Sheila Burkhardt, 41, of Iosco Township. She is the director of member services and public relations for the Michigan Milk Producers Association. Hartland Elsie McPherson-Brown, Howell Five people are running for two four-year seats on the Howell Public Schools board. Incumbent Jeannine M. Pratt, 46, of Howell, a judicial secretary for Livingston County Circuit Court Judge David J. Reader, is seeking a second term. She’s running on a slate with attorney Edwin J. Literski, 52, of Genoa Township. Dan Fondriest, 49, of Genoa Township; Bill Harvey, 44, of Genoa Township, an automotive industry program manager; and Doug Moore, 44, of Genoa Township, a General Motors Corp. engineer, also are running for seats. Incumbent Ted Parsons Pinckney Three people will compete for two four-year seats on the Pinckney Community Schools board. Incumbent Anne Colone, 60, of Hamburg Township, is seeking her fourth term; incumbent Mike Hendee won’t run for re-election. Michelle Crampo, 45, of Putnam Township, appointed to the board in November after Carole Houston moved out of the district, also is seeking a four-year seat, as is Eastern Michigan University student Jason Reifschneider, 24, of Hamburg Township, a 2002 Pinckney Community High School graduate. There is one year remaining in Houston’s term, but no one filed to run for the seat. Leanne Smith can be reached a t lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. School board candidates (i) denotes incumbent ■ FOWLERVILLE Dan Fondriest ■ BRIGHTON 2 four-year terms Bill Harvey Michael Brown (i) Edwin J. Literski 2 four-year terms Sheila M. Burkhardt Doug Moore Wesley Armbruster Jeannine M. Pratt (i) Irene Besancon ■ HARTLAND Patti Bradley 1 four-year term ■ PINCKNEY Winnie Garrett Elsie McPherson-Brown (i) 2 four-year terms; Jared A. Geist Dennis Tierney 1 one-year-term Beth Minert Anne Colone (i) Gregory Rassel ■ HOWELL Michelle Crampo (i) Keith VanHentenryck 2 four-year terms Jason Reifschneider FIRE FROM A1 Howell chief not happy with decision Genoa Township. Howell Fire Chief Jim Reed disputes that there were ever contract discussions between the two parties. “There was no negotiation,” Reed said. “It was such a ludicrous offer they knew it was not going to be accepted,” Reed said the loss of the revenue is a serious blow to his department. “I’ve got a $300,000-$400,000 shortfall I have to deal with,” he said. Reed says the fact that his department will no longer have the responsibility for Genoa coverage after the end of June doesn’t make up the shortfall. “You’ve got some fixed costs that aren’t going to change, regardless,” he said. The Genoa Township fire station is home to fire engines and other equipment for both departments. Reed, with two fire trucks and other apparatus at the site, says he may pull the equipment from the station much sooner than June 30, depending on the direction he gets from his board. which meets on Wednesday. Although Reed said he is unhappy with the Brighton Authority’s decision to assume control of fire coverage for the entire township, DeLoach hopes that any hard feelings will soften with time. “They support us greatly, and it’s a great relationship,” DeLoach said. “My greatest hope and ambition is to continue the wonderful relationship and rapport with (the Howell Area Fire Department).” 1 6 7 4 0 5 0 -0 ^ O p e n t o t h e P u b l i c A n n u a l F a b e r I n s t i t u t e P ia n o S a le To: S tu d e r^ f B m e fa c to r s , a n d F riends o f the Faber Piano Institute Re: P ian o Sa le i^Faber P ian o In stitu te From: Dr. Randal Faber I?' ‘ ■■ ■ •■■■ ■ ..... -*V," ■ ’■■■r.MVi^ at: N um e rou s p ia n o s f r om Yamaha C orporation o f Am e rica th a t “’^3 h a ve b een on loan a n d w ill b e a va ila b le f o r p u b lic p u rch a se a lon g with o th e r P ianos, n ew a n d used. 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PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Livingston is getting its 1st Penne/s When it opens March 3 , it'll be Green Oak mall's largest unit RETAIL REPORT BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o r te r J.C. Penney regulars who live in Livingston County have had to go to Twelve Oate in Novi or Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor to get to a nearby Penney store. Very soon, however, they will have only a short drive. The first J.C. Penney department store in Livingston County - at the Green Oak Village Place mall just south of Brighton at Lee Road and US-23 - will open March 3. The store’s 165 employees have been busy stocking ^ shelves for the past week. 9 At 104,000 square feet, the department store will be the mall’s largest store - twice the size of next-biggest Dick’s Sporting Goods, at 50,000 square feet. But the store will be an average for a free- ^ standing Penney’s. The opening marks completion of phase two of the $100 million, 550,000-squarefoot shopping center, which opened in the fall. “The opening of Green Oak Village Place has been phenomenal,” says mall manager Sean Valentino. “Sales have been very good, and we’re anticipating the opening of J.C. Penney to be a major boon to the area.” The new store will have T h e opening of Green Oak Village Place has been phenomenal. Sales have been very good, and we're anticipating the opening of J.C Penney to be a major boon to the area.' Sean V a le n tin o , m a ll m a n a g e r everything available at Penney stores in enclosed malls except furniture and optical departments, says store manager Dave Perriard. Perriard says there is a decided advantage to having a stand-alone store, as opposed to a mall store. “Off-mall is the newer trend,” Perriard says. “People are time-starved and just want to get in and out,” he says. Penney’s will carry a full line of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel; footwear; jewelry; appliances, kitchenware and housewares and include a full-service salon. It will offer made-to-measure draperies and have a trained staffer who can go to a customer’s home to give advice. The store will also have a bridal registry, catalogue department and customer service center. And those Supervisor Toni Taylor, from th e J.C. Penney store in Waterford, helps with displays in th e new store being readied for opening in Green Oak Township. who, in the past, have had to wait outside fitting rooms for shopping companions to try on items may now use an adjacent waiting area, with sofas and plasma televisions. A grand opening will be Friday, March 9, with bargains, door prizes and raffles. Shopper response to Green Oak Village Place has been very positive, Valentino says. “Business has been really good, January sales were over projections and several stores remain tops in their district (since they opened),” Valentino says, adding Dick’s Sporting Goods scored in the top 10 for the entire chain. Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina is the newest addition to the mall; it opened last week. The Dress Barn is set to open March 16 and Cold Stone Creamery is scheduled for a late-spring opening. Portrait Innovations and Singular Wireless have signed leases, and “a couple dozen” more tenants - home goods and consumer electronics stores, service businesses and restaurants - are close to signing, Valentino says. Forty businesses have opened at Green Oak Village Place and the mall has space for a total of 70 tenants. “We expect the project to be fully leased by summer,” Valentino says. The mall is just south of 1-96, off the Lee Road exit of US-23 near Brighton, making it convenient for commuters who use area freeways on their way Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint and Detroit. Address: 9480 Village Place Blvd., Brighton. Phone: 810-229-7598. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-lO p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Margret Hunters to dose its doors Owner of Brighton women's apparel store is retiring BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o r te r Margret Hunters, a fixture in downtown Brighton for 16 years, will be closing in mid- March. Owner Pat Steele says business has been good at the store, and the decision was strictly based on her decision to retire. Steele established Margret Hunters, a high-end women’s apparel store at 328 W. Main St., and has operated it for 16 years. Steele says she has three prospects who are “very interested” in leasing the building, but would not divulge the types of businesses involved. Steele, who is 65, says it was time to leave. “My husband has been pushing me to retire, and last year I said, ‘Give me one more year.’” She says the decision also was prompted in part by her daughter’s hospitalization. “It kind of puts things into perspective; I spent Christmas in the hospital with her,” Steele says. A desire to spend more time with her two grown children, and three grandchildren, played a part in her decision, she says. Besides owning a business, Steele also has headed the Downtown Brighton Merchants Association the last couple of years, and stepped down from that post this week. Pam McConeghy, Executive Director of the greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, says Steele’s leadership will be sorely missed. “She has been a tremendous merchant and business leader in the community,” McConeghy says. Steele and her husband, Doug, are owners of the twostory building that is home to Margret Hunters on the first floor and has offices on the second. They also own the building next door that houses Soccer World. Steele says the couple will continue to be downtown Brighton property owners, and that will keep them involved in the community. “We’ve definitely got a stake in downtown Brighton, and will probably continue to volunteer,” she says. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. , Pinckney renews e ffo rt . to annex Putnam parcel 10 acres left out of earlier move pending development plan BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta ff Reporter Pinckney officials are rekindling efforts to annex 10 acres of Putnam Township land into the village’s East M-36 commercial district. The Pinckney Village Council unanimously voted Feb. 12 to have President Rebecca Foster attend Wednesday’s Putnam Township Board of 'Trustees meeting to raise the issue. The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Pinckney. The 10 acres in question, owned by Pinckney attorney Jeffrey B. Green, were excluded from annexation when the village took in about seven acres of adjoining land in September 2005. Properties annexed then included the Pinckney post office, Pinckney Pharmacy, Thomas Home Furnishing Center and land owned by Steven, Carole and Gary Wiltse. All the property owners, including Green, requested annexation to get access to Pinckney’s municipal water and sewer services. Township officials opposed annexing Green’s property then because they said it fronts a much larger parcel he owns that was being discussed for a commercial and residential planned unit development. Township officials said then they wanted to keep the full parcel in the township until the development’s final site plan was approved. They also said they wanted to retain control of the planning of an entrance and exit at the development, which also could serve as an additional access to Pinckney Community High School. “That was more than a year ago, the land is for sale now and evidently that project is no longer in the works,” Foster said. “We agreed that we would reopen the conversation again if the development didn’t go through.” The process to extend sewer and water lines to the other annexed parcels has begun, Foster said. She said Green is still interested in getting utilities, and his inclusion in the special assessment district to pay for the project would decrease the cost for everyone involved. The Livingston County Board of Commissioners has the final say on annexation. It historically has not approved it unless all parties were in agreement. While Putnam Township agreed to the previous annexation, officials tried to get the village to consider a Public Act 425 agreement, which allows two governmental bodies to exchange tax revenues and municipal services without annexation. Village officials opposed this, citing an ordinance that prohibits them from extending utility services outside the village limits. Leanne Smith can be reached a t lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2011. = 1 1 ) tv l . i V I M ; S r 0 1 = COMMUNITY N E W S Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act o f March 3,1879, Offices: Main office: 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 Our e-mail address: news@livingstoncommunitynews. com General office: Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 48916 Submissions: All submissions become the p ro p e rty o f The Livingston Community News and w ill n o t be returned. 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B-5 REACH THE LIVINGSTON Phone- (810) 844-2000 COMMUNITY NEWS WITH Fax-(810) 844-2040 YOUR QUESTIONS Email- news@livingston communitynews.com A 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2 0 0 7 Attorney is subject of another probe He also faces drug charge B Y A M A L IE N A S H A N D T O M T O L E N News S ta ff R e p o r te r s A Brighton attorney arraigned Feb. 8 on a drug possession charge is the subject of another investigation that could lead to more serious charges, according to law enforcement officials. Ronald Plunkett, 50, was ordered held on $200,000 cash surety bond after his video arraignment from the Livingston County Jail. His attorney argued for a personal bond and told Livingston County District Judge Theresa Brennan that Plunkett is in substance abuse treatment. Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse confirmed that Plunkett, a former Ann Arbor city attorney, is being investigated in another case. He would not reveal specifics, but Brennan said in court that the investigation was being conducted in Washtenaw County. “Obviously (Plunkett) has a drug problem, and that can lead to other problems,” Morse said. “There is a lot of investigation going on beyond this one that may involve (Plunkett).” Officials would not confirm that the investigation was related to the drug overdose death of a 22-year-old Army medic inside Plunkett’s Ann Arbor apartment last summer, but Ann Arbor police said that case remains under investigation. Plunkett was first arrested Jan. 25 on a drug possession charge but was released while the case was still being investigated. He has now been arraigned on charges of possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine and driving on a suspended license. State Police Lt. Garth Burnside, head of the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team, said narcotics officers had received information that Plunkett was involved in drugs. He said the allegation was that he possessed narcotics, not that he was dealing drugs, but Burnside declined to discuss where police received that information. Plunkett was due back in court this week. Howell schools to become policyholder 'We've hit the wall' on school funding, superintendent says B Y C A S E Y H A N S News S ta f f R e p o r te r Public school funding in Michigan is at a tipping point, according to Howell school officials, who say expenses are rising higher than per-pupil funding. “We’ve hit the wall,” said Superintendent Chuck Breiner. “There’s nowhere else to go. Unless we can save some big dollars, we are going to be insolvent. I think there’s a system here that is clearly broken.” Breiner and Associate Superintendent Rick Terres have taken a finance presentation on the road to explain the pressures that face not only Howell, but other districts around the state. In light of this and to save money, the Howell school board voted Monday to become the policyholder for insurance benefits for Howell teachers and support staff who are represented by two affiliates of the Michigan Education Association. The move will allow the district to either work with the MEA’s insurance carrier, MESSA, or switch to another provider. Both unions remain at the bargaining table with the district on one-year contracts that expired last June. Terres said Howell ranks No. 699 out of 765 state districts and gets $7,085 per pupil - the lowest foundation grant given by the state. The state collects more from local property taxes than it gets back for school operations, he said. The Howell district has cut $8.4 million in the past four years to balance its budget, Terres said. He said new commercial growth does not increase the bottom line because that revenue is deducted from any funding sent to Howell. They still receive a net $62 million for the district’s 8,730 students. Some pressures faced by the schools include increasing retirement costs, which are controlled by the state; increases in employee health insurance; increases in fuel and utilities; and no growth in the state, which lowers sales and income taxes. Changes proposed at the state level, including a possible sales tax on services, may or may not pass the state legislature, Terres said. “If the proposal doesn’t pass in its entirety, we will look at significant reductions. It’s not just us - it’s all school districts,” he added. If the state cuts funding before the end of the year, Breiner said, the district would dip into its fund balance rather than cut further into programs. Major budget cuts would be considered next year, he said. Howell school officials are joining other districts that receive low state aid to try to pressure the state to reform school funding. The group met in Howell in January, and a meeting in Fenton is planned on Feb. 27. Board extends contracts for 5 administrators; OKs drivers' pact From News S ta f f re p o r ts The Howell Public Schools Board of Education extended contracts for five key administrators and approved a fouryear contract for bus drivers. Contracts for Associate Superintendent Jeanne Farina, Associate Superintendent Rick Terres, Deputy Superintendent Lynn Parrish, Director of Operations Mike Peterson and Director of Technology Paul Pominville were approved through June 30,2010. The extensions were made without raises, said Superintendent Chuck Breiner, who praised them for their “steadfast industry, efficacy, creativity, loyalty and leadership.” He said they have absorbed an increased workload as the district has not replaced four administrative posts in the past five years because of budget constraints. The new contract for bus drivers, represented by the Teamsters, calls for a wage freeze in the current year, a 2 percent wage increase in 2007- 08, a 1 percent increase in 2008- 09 and a contract reopener in the final year to negotiate wages only. There also is a provision that if the economy improves and other support employee bargaining units receive more money, drivers will receive a comparable raise. The contract caps the district’s insurance costs at 8 percent per year, with the employees picking up any difference out of pocket. There is an alternative insurance with fewer benefits that drivers may choose. Parrish called the contract “difficult” and Said it was hard to ask the drivers for more concessions. Several years ago, the district cut midday kindergarten bus runs and consolidated other runs, which cut pay and some insurance benefits to the drivers, she said. C h a r y l S t o c k w e l l t o a d d h i g h s c h o o l , s t a r t i n g w i t h 9 t h g r a d e i n 2 0 0 8 CSA will be seconci charter high school in the county B Y U S A C A R O L IN News S ta f f R e p o r te r The Charyl Stockwell Academy in Hartland Township will add a high school beginning in September 2008. The school is Livingston County’s only K-8 charter school, and will become the second charter high school along with Kensington Woods High School. According to Chuck Stockwell, who founded CSA and is the president of CS Partners, which provides central office services to CSA, Kensington Woods and five other schools in Michigan, the board unanimously approved recommendations to open a high school. “This is our 11th year and we have grown significantly and have a demand from parents to offer high school,” says Stockwell, whose wife, Shelley, is CSA’s principal. “We have 140 students in our middle school, which is also growing and needs a better fecility. We won’t be expanding at our current location and are looking to build a middle school and high school within a five-mile radius of our existing school.” CSA is on M-59 just west of US-23 in Hartland Township. Stockwell says a five-year plan calls for a ninth-grade W h a t ’ s H a p p e n i n g a t A r t V a n C O M E S E E , A N D E N J O Y ! 2 0 0 7 E V E N T S C O P P E R H A R B O R L A U N C H As Michigan celebrates its 170th birthday as a state, Art Van invites you to experience our exclusive C o p p e r Harbor Collection - A furniture group that radiates Northern Michigan charm. M A T T R E S S H A R M O N Y .C O M Find out how to get the perfect nights’ sleep. Take the Twenty Dimensions of Compatibility survey at www.mattressHarmo ny.com. V IS IT T H E S P E C IA L E V E N T S W E B P A G E Art Van is pleased to offer on-goIng community support, in-store events and contests. Visit the Special Events page at www.artvan .com for the current opportunities and store locations. Art Van Locations ANN ARBOR 425 E. EisenhowerPky. 734,747.7170 HOWELL 4101 E. Grand River 517.552.0720 NOVI 27775 Novi Rd. 248.348.8922 For more event information visit a r tv a n .c om class in September 2008 and adding a grade each year until there is a full high school in the 2 0 11-12 school year. The school is full for the 2007-08 school year, with an enrollment of 700 students and a waiting list of 200 students. “Our parents are happy and satisfied with the program and tell other people about it,” Stockwell says. “We have a smaller student-staff ratio than other schools, a warm and caring environment and we’re very accountable to our parents. We have a strong mission to reach out to the whole child - brain, character, body and emotions, and meet kids where they are developmentally, putting them in multi-age groups with two teachers rather then in a specific grade.” CSA also offers a program for gifted students and a special education program, with the goal of “preventing learning failure.” Parents of CSA students were asked to fill out a survey that included a question about how many of them would send their students to a high school if one opened there. Stockwell says that 80 percent of those who responded said they would send their children to a CSA high school. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ living5toncommunitynem.com o ra t 810-844-2010. L iv in g s to n Conservation D is tric t Spring 2007 Sale E v e r g r e e n s • D e c i d u o u s T r e e s • B u s h e s • F l o w e r s • G r a s s e s • F r u i t T r e e s Livingston Conservation District String 2007 Sale Please circle or hiahlieht the species and number. [o ta l This Row F.vcrgreen« Size 10 FOR 20 FOR 50 FOR 100 FOR 500 FOR Frazier Fir (3+2) 1 1.5 ft. S 25.00 S 45.00 S 104.00 ' While ('cdar(3-0 1-2 ft. s 2200 S 42.00 s 63.00 .. Blue Suruce {2+t) 10-14 in s 18.00 $ 32,00 s 77.00 $ 150.00 % 484,00 ConcolorFu'(2+11 10-16 in. % 18.00 $ 32.00 $ 77.00 $ 150 00 $ 484.(X) Norway Spruce (2+!l 10-14 in. s 1800 s 32.00 s 77.(8) S 150,(8) % 484,00 White Pine (2-^1) 10-16 in. s 18.00 % 32,00 s 77.00 S 150.00 % 484.00 White Spruce 12+1) 8-15 in. % I8.00 $ 32.00 s 77.00 $ 150,00 i 484.00 Blue Spruce (2vr scedlinrt) 8-12 in. s 8 00 % 1400 s 33.18) $ 62,(8) % 231,00 Douirlas Fir (2vr .seedlins) 8-12 in. s 8.00 $ 14,00 s 33.00 S 62.00 5 231.00 While PirK (2vr seeUlinit) 5-8 in. s 8.00 $ 1400 s 33.00 S 62.00 $ 23100 Deciduous Trees * Amencon Larch i2 vr) 1-2 ft s 15.00 i 26.00 Araencan Plum (2 vr) 1-2 ft s 15,00 $ 26.00 Catalna Free (1 w) 1-2 ft. s 15.00 $ 26,00 Hybrid Poplar (2 vr) I3-4 ft. % 15.00 $ 26.00 Red Maple (2 vr) 11 -2 ft s 15.(K) s 26,00 Pictures can be seen on hne ai Sugar Manic (2 vr) 1-2 ft. s 15.00 s 26,00 White Oak (2 vr) 2Yr. s 15.00 $ 26 00 Ihe ofRce manber is Busiirf 5 7-548l$53L:xt5 .. __ Button Bush 12 vr) 1-2 ft s 1.5.00 s 26.CW ibe last day u> order is Eldetbcrrv-black (2 vr) 1-2 ft s 15,00 $ 26.00 Fridav, March 30.2806 Forsvihia f Ivr) 1-2 ft s 15 00 $ 26.00 Lilac 12 vr) 6-12 in. s 15,00 s 26.00 Nincbark' i 1 vr) 1-2 ft s 15.00 $ 26.00 Redosicr Dogwood (1 vr) 1-2 ft s 15.00 $ 26.00 Flowers & Grasses Dahlia Pack (3 in pack) Tubers s 500 Prairie Clover 1 gal pot s 6.50 Black-eved Susan 1 gal pot s 6.50 Yellow Globeftuwer I gal pot $ 6.50 Cora Bells; Palace Purple 1 gal pot s 6.50 Dwarf Maiden Grass 1.5 gal pot i 10,00 Culver ’s Root 1 gal pot s 6.50 Flame Grass 1 5 9M pot $ 10,00 Dragon's Head 1 gal pot $ 6.50 Korean Feather Grass 1,5 gal pot s 10.00 Eastern Bee Balm 1 gal pot s 6.50 Maiden Grass 1.5 gal pot $ 10.00 Harebells: 131ue ('lips I gal pot $ 6.50 Northern Sea Oats 1.5 gal po( $ 10.00 Harebells: White Clips 1 sal pot s 6,50 Hybrid C atmint; Joanne Reed 1 gal pot s 6.50 PoDDv; Pizzicato I gal pot s 6.50 All orders must include payment for proce.ssing Poppy. Oucen Alexander 1 gal pot s 6.50 Mail order and jiaymcnl to Poppv: Royal Wedding 1 gal pot $ 6.50 LCD 3460 East (irand River, Howell MI, 48843 Purple C oneflower Ruby .Star 1 gal pot s 6,50 Seduin Rosy Glow ' 1 gal pot % 6.50 Fruh Trees Black tiold Cherrv (7'8 inch caliper) $ 19.00 Autumn Star Peach (V 9 inch caliper) $ 19.00 Apple Free Packet: s 46.t)0 Marquis idared, (3'4 in. caliiier) Sun Fuji, (7.8 iti, caliper) and Wolf River (7<S in. caliper). Specialty Items Snowdrift crabapple (5 8 inc. caliper) s 17.00 Bat House s 22.00 Deer I7x,id Plot Mix - 5 pounds per bag 5 34.00 Red Flag Markers 12 cenU each <» 100 for S11.00 Numtwr ordered? $ Tree Planting Bar for Seedlings % 28,00 Please Print Sub I'otal Name; Tax 6% Address: Orarnl Total ... City State Zip Check ^ Day Phone » Altemativc Ph ^ The location of pickup is the Livingston County Road Commission Garage located at 3535 Grand Oaks Drive, Howell Anticipated date of pickup is Saturday, April 14th, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. W e w i l l d o o u r b e s t t o c o m p ly v v ith th is d a te . H o w e v e r , w e a t h e r c o n d it io n s m ig h t f o r c e u s t o c h a n g e it. W e w i l l .s e n d y o u a p o s tc a r d o n e w e e k p r io r t o p ic k u p a s c o n f ir m a t io n . I T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007 A5 L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y p r o p e r t y s a le s Property sold recently throughout the county: P o r ta i^ i^ s e h k i '^ i-a i« N o te : 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. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS ► BY THE NUMBERS Brighton City 689 Glenwyth Road; $156,000 515 Hope St; $139,000 Brighton Township 8800 DannDr; $285,000 2544 Kathleen Dr; $224,000 2944 Old Us 23; $850,000 2944 Old Us 23; $850,000 10104 Rosemarie Run; $437,750 Conway Township 7588 Sherwood Road, W; $135,000 Deerfield Township 7161 Bennett Lake Road; $96,981 7110 Granger Dr; $330,000 Fowlerville Village 230 Collins St, N; $97,750 447 Grand River Ave, W; $310,000 447 Grand River Ave, W; $255,000 665 Jessica Circle; $165,000 Genoa Township 609 Abbington Ct; $147,700 7864 Birkenstock Dr; $250,000 2640 Crooked Lake Road; $230,000 4441 Glen Eagles Dr; $210,000 7584 Radcliffe; $180,000 5150 Timberbend Dr; $500,000 Green O ak Township 10007 Aylebury Dr; $352,500 10119 Fairlane; $380,000 8383 Fieldcrest Dr; $260,000 13330 Sequoia Lane; $225,100 10523 Stoney Point Dr; $157,500 Hamburg Township 6270 Buckshore St; $151,500 7400 Centerhill Road; $170,000 4776 Joan Lane; $144,900 8870 Lagoon Dr; $168,000 3822 Langley Dr; $114,112 8830 Riverside Dr; $313,000 4518 Shangrila Dr; $179,903 Handy Township 10869 Converse; $228,000 Hartland Township 11122 A1 Ford Lane; $420,000 2300 Christine Anne Ct; $70,000 10071 Ridge Run St; $191,280 1477 Shoreline Dr; $230,000 1529 Summerfield Lane; $326,000 H ow ell City 120 Argyle St; $88,000 120 Argyle St; $125,000 216 Byron Road; $67,500 515 Highland Road, W; $65,700 517 Kimball St; $55,000 Howell Township 4217 Allen Road; $126,000 Iosco Township 7310 Crofoot; $186,728 M a r io n Township 2808 Black Eagle Rdg; $320,000 5190 Coon Lake Road, W; $80,000 4115 Mason Road; $166,069 184 Newberry Lane; $218,167 4900 Sierra Dr; $218,000 Oceola Township 3805 Charles Huff Road; $233,500 290 Cornell St; $142,000 930 Gasser Ct; $255,000 2565 Kerria Dr; $144,500 Pu tn am Township 353 Grayhawk Ct; $269,000 Tyrone Township 10170 Hartland Road; $285,000 9270 Hogan Road; $283,929 11940 Parkin Lane; $345,000 U n ad illa Township 1013 Tamara Dr; $185,000 Plans to rebuild Oak Pointe clubhouse moving ahead BY LEANNE SM ITH Neivs S ta f f R e p o r te r Plans to rebuild the clubhouse at Genoa Township’s Oak Pointe Country Club are moving forward as officials rally to set up temporary facilities and provide members with services elsewhere. The upper level of the 15-year-old, nearly 29,000- square-foot clubhouse at 4500 Club Drive was leveled by a Feb. 4 fire that’s believed to have started above the kitchen but below the club’s mezzanine level, said Brighton Area Fire Chief Marty DeLoach. An exact cause has not yet been determined, De- Loach said. Oak Pointe’s approximately 900 members have been given access to Dearborn’s Fairlane Club, Southfield’s Skyline Club and Detroit’s Renaissance Club, said Jon Cheshire, Oak Pointe’s general manager. Like Oak Pointe, these facilities are owned by Dallas-based ClubCorp Inc., a subsidiary of Denver’s KSL Capital Partners. “We are doing everything we can to take care of our members, and we are trying to move forward very quickly,” Cheshire said. Oak Pointe managers are operating out of the club’s maintenance building. Some employee and membership files were salvaged from the clubhouse’s water-soaked basement, Cheshire said, but none of the fitness equipment could be saved. It is hoped a temporary fitness facility can be set up on the property in two to three weeks, with new cardio-vascular fitness equipment, weight systems and room for aerobics classes, Cheshire said. The club’s golf courses will open on schedule with trailers serving as the pro shop and snack bar, and business at the pool, tennis courts and driving range will go on as usual, Cheshire said. A temporary clubhouse and beverage operation could be set up by the end of March, he said. “The loss of our clubhouse is a great loss, but we are doing everything we can to provide outstanding service everywhere else to try and overshadow what we don’t have,” Cheshire said. Major club events, including Las Vegas Night, and all golf tournaments are expected to go on as planned, Cheshire said. Officials also are working to accommodate the members who had scheduled about 60 events at the clubhouse this year, he said. 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Volid for replocement projects only. Prior soles excluded. Offers end 03/03/07. |720216-O3 ® 2007 Pella Corporation I A6 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 6 , 2 0 0 7 P r i d e o f t h e F a r m T u r k e y B r e a s t USDA Inspected, Sold Frozen R o t i s s e r i e C h i c k e n Excludes Colossal Chicken w it h ! WITH YSh B r o c c o l i C r o w n s Delicious and Nutritious! 1010 H e r s h e y ’ s 8 P a c k s Select Varieties WITH I H e r s h e y ’ s M i l k C h o c o l a t e K i s s e s 1 2 o z Silver Wrapped Pkg Only WITH I I \ THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 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 L I V I N G S T O N L I F E I m u RICK FITZGERALD The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Numbers alone don't add UD as ones ife The numbers of our lives say a lot about us, but they don’t tell the whole story. When our income falls into a certain range, advertisers pay more attention to us. When we fall into a certain age range, demographers and market analysts will predict how we will react to certain things. Combine some of our personal numbers - age, income, address, etc. - and we may become more appealing to companies selling everything from insurance and prescription drugs to vacation homes and credit cards. That doesn’t mean we make the same decisions or purchases. There are all kinds of numbers associated with each one of us - a Social Security number, a driver’s license number, phone number, street address, credit card number ... the list goes on and on. Yet numbers alone do not define us. If we fall into a certain income range, some may consider us “rich.” Yet there will be vast differences in how people in the same income category will choose to spend their money. Some will pile up a long list of things, possessions that also help to define who they are and what they do. Others ^ spend their money very differently by giving to a wide range of charities, making very different choices with the same amount of income. Age is another number that can be very deceptive. I know when I was in my 20s and 30s I thought those in their 60s and 70s were feeble old people who were no longer able to lead active lives. Now that I’m in my 50s and have been on weeklong bike trips with people who are in their 70s and 80s, I know better. Today, we present our annual look back at the numbers of 2006 that help to define Livingston County. Again, the numbers help to paint a picture of the county, yet they clearly do not tell the whole story. Attendance at Balloonfest in Howell took a huge jump in 2006 fi'om the previous year. Was there suddenly more interest in ballooning than in years past? No. Stifling hot weather in 2005 kept attendance down. More normal weather last year brought visitors back to a more normal level. The list tells us that the number of divorces shot up 38 percent in 2006 over 2005. The number of reasons are probably as diverse as the 1,126 couples who ended their marriages. Numbers are everywhere. Just think about all the numbers that float through our heads or play an important part of our lives. Each one of us has a Social Security number that identifies us as an individual. There are phone numbers to reach us and e-mail addresses that often include a string of digits. There are credit card numbers used with increasing frequency and addresses for work and home, fax numbers and... Rick Fitzgerald is the 54-year-old managing editor o f the four-yearold Livingston Community News who has worked in the news business for 32years andean be found a t420 W. Main St, Brigh ton; phone 810-844-2004. n u m b e r ? Looking back at 2006 around Livingston County umbers, numbers and more numbers. In some ways, our lives are defined by numbers. And, as we look back at some of the numbers of 2006, they start to provide a glimpse at thus place we know as Livingston County. It was a year in which the number of births and deaths declined and there were 148 more divorces granted than there were marriage licenses issued. It also was a year in which the number of campers at the Brighton State Recreation Area increased 18 percent, the number of building permits for single-family homes declined by 55 percent and there were 4 percent fewer vehicles visiting Kensington Metropark. It was a year in which enrollment increased at the county’s two charter schools and attendance at the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in Howell rebounded after stifling hot weather in 2005 kept visitors away. And it was a year in which the number of licensed drivers in the county increased by 1 ,000, an additional 260 people were issued handicapped parking permits and the number of personal protection orders issued was up by 14 percent. Those are just some of the interesting nuggets of information we discovered by collecting a wide range of statistics covering 2006 and comparing them to the year before. - Rick Fitzgerald, Managing Editor Passages For all o f Livingston County. Deaths 2006: 796 2005; 833 2004: 720 Births 2006: 768 2005: 833 2004: 816 Divorces g ra n te d 2006:1,126 2005: 817 2004: 771 M a r ria g e iicense ap p iic atio n s 2006: 978 2005:1,075 2004: 1,003 Name changes g ra n te d 2006: 37 2005: 31 2004: 37 Source: Livingston County Clerk The weather inches o f snow 2006:10.87 2005; 55.8 2004:36.1 Total inches o f precipitation 2006:42.7 2005:26.59 2004:33.46 Days over 9 0 degrees 2006:12 2005:16 2004:1 Days below zero 2006:2 2005:15 2004:13 Source: City of Flowell Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Parking it Canoe-kayak rentals a t Heavner's, a t th e Island Lake Recreation A rea. 2006:1,138 canoes; 283 kayaks 2005:1,360 canoes; 296 kayaks 2004; 1,334 canoes; 224 kayaks Rounds o f g o lf at Huron Meadows M e tro p ark . 2006:33,000 2005; 34,760 2004:39,464 Rounds o f g olf a t Kensington M etro p ark . 2006:40,739 rounds 2005:38,341 rounds SEE N UM B ER S , 82 W m R B uM m n e t B.03«Wi%GRAND RIVERi;: BRIGHTON B2 TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 6 , 2 0 0 7 COMMUNIT Y S C R A P BO O K Feathered friend Lindsey Rowell, 10, o f Brighton becomes a human bird feeder in this photos, set up and taken by her parents. To get the photo, her parents removed th e ir very popular bird feeder. Lindsey then stood near w here th e feeder was located with bird seed in th e rim o f her straw hat. They to o k many pictures before g etting what the y tho ug ht was th e right combination where Lindsey was smiling, looking at th e camera, and th e bird was stationary so the picture was not blurred. COURTESY, LINDA AND JIM ROWELL Knitters group welcomes members The Pinckney Purlers knitting group meets at noon each Thursday at the Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Novice and experienced knitters are welcome to join the group.To find out more, call the library at 734-878-3888 or visit the Web at www.pinckneylibrary.org. COURTESY, PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY LON HORWEDELTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS M em b e rs o f th e Pin c kn e y Hig h School d rum lin e , ab o v e , pound out the beat during a time out in th e action of a recent basketball game. New logo for St. Mary Athletic teams at Pinckney's St. Mary Catholic School are sporting a new team logo, designed by Jam'n Art of Blue Springs, Mo., under the supervision of the school's Advancement Team. Fifththrough eighth-grade students at S t Mary compete in boys and girls basketball, co-ed soccer, girls volleyball and cheerleading. COURTESY JEFFREY WACK FROM B1 L IV INGS TON CO U N T Y BY THE NUMBERS 2004:42,455 rounds Nights o f camping and campers a t B righton State Recreation Area. 2006:21,660 camp nights; 71,332 campers. 2005:11,287 camp nights; 60,131 campers. 2004: 7,084 camp nights; 37,878 campers.* * The park's 214 sites were closed for renovation for three months. Vehicle passes sold and vehicles entering Kensington M e tro p ark . 2006:156,688 passes; 761,429 vehicles. 2005; 162,821 passes; 792,917 vehicles. 2004:167,316 passes; 796,601 vehicles. Sources: Heavners Canoe, Metropark officials. For th e sport o f it Record o f th e 7 area fo o tb a ll varsity teams against non-county teams. 2006:30-23 2005:25-23 Points recorded a t the Division I state meet by state champion Pinckney. 2006:27 (a state record) 2005:146 Number o f new varsity coaches a t area schools. 2006:28 2005:20 Number o f points scored a t th e s tate swim meets (boys and girls) by area 2005:4,922 game KVC schools. 2004:4,984 ■ 2006:6,089 fans at 2006:192 ■ South Lyon Brighton 2005:181 2006:6,945 ■ 2005:4,137 fans at Number o f combined 2005:6,859 Howell points scored a t th e state ■ 2004:6,741 fans at meet by local KVC boys 2004:6,755 Brighton and girls tennis teams. n Whitmore Lake Source: Brigh ton and Howell 2006:13 2006:1,289 athletic departments 2005:14 2005:1,313 Attendance a t Pinckney's Source: News research. 2004:1,293 Empty Bowls fundraiser ■ Charyl Stockwell 2006:1,051 Number o f Run Through Academy 2005:1,000 Hell finishers 2006:671 2004:935 2006:1,927 2005:611 Source: Gleaners Community 2005:1,921 2004:520 Food Bank o f Livingston 2004:1,950 Source: Race director Harrison ■ Kensington Woods High School (formerly Attendance a t Livingston County's Fowlerville Fair Hensley Livingston Technical 2006:43,008 Taking atten d an c e Academy) 2005:42,078 2006:252 2005:215 Source: Fowlerville Agricultural Society Total K-12 public school enrollment: 2004:194 G e ttin g around ■ Brighton Source: Individual schools or school districts For all of Livingston County 2006: 7,058 Diplomas granted by Licensed drivers 2005:7,122 Cleary University2006: 2004:7,116 ■ Fowlerville 217 total; 90 at Livingston campus 2006:139,882 2005:137,871 ■ 2005:205 total; 89 at 2004:134,534 2006:3176 Livingston campus Handicapped plates (as 2005:3,194 ■ 2004; 193 total; 94 at o f Nov. 10) 2004:3,188 Livingston campus 2006:1,981 n Hartland Source: Cleary University 2005:1,721 2006: 5,645 Attendance a t the 2004-1 533 2005:5,560 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest Passenger vehicles 2004:5,395 ■ 2006:110,000-120,000 2006:122,614 (as of Nov. ■ Howell (est.) 10) 2006:8,757 ■ 2005; 65,000 2005:118,030 2005:8,544 ■ 2004:110,000 2004:107,367 2004:8,378 Source: Howell Area Chamber Watercraft n Pinckney o f Commerce 2006:23,998 (as of Nov. 1) 2006:4,841 Attendance a t th e Brighton-Howell foo tb all 2005:23,831 2004:23,425 Snowmobiles 2006:9,546 (as of Nov. 8) 2005:9,571 2004:9,440 Motorcycles 2006:5,683 (as of Nov. 10) 2005:5,536 2004:5,289 LETS bus ridership 2006:88,763 2005:75,953 2004:67,564 Sources: Dave Linksz, LETS Director; Michigan Secretary o f State's office. Good reads M ate ria l circulation a t area libraries ■ Brighton District Library 2006:453,538 2005:448,692 2004:415,083 ■ Fowlerville District Library 2006:70,566 2005:43,720 2004:37,257 ■ Hamburg Township Library 2006:125,692 2005:125,050 2004:111,293 ■ Hartland-Cromaine Library 2006:224,518 2005:190,652 2004:182,569 ■ Howell Carnegie Library 2006:471,386 2005:419,474 2004:362,818 ■ Pinckney Community Library 2006:57,961 2005:55,315 2004:48,772 ■ Northfield Twp. Library 2006:57,914 2005:47,671 2004:46,201 ■ Salem-South Lyon District Library 2006:325,000 2005:286,236 2004: 255,825 ■ Lyon Township Public Library 2006:88,000 2005:87,669 2004:87,558 Sources: Local libraries Going to th e dogs and cats Dogs and cats taken in 2006:733 2005:831 2004:1,242 Dogs and cats adopted 2006:894 2005:977 2004:1,076 Dogs & cats euthanized 2006:43 2005:75 2004:42 2004:92,841 Average number of employed 2006:88,285 2005:88,713 2004:88,842 Average number of unemployed 2006:4,556 2005:4,707 2004:4,402 Average jobless rate 2006:4.9 percent 2005:5.1 percent 2004:4.7 percent Sources: Michigan Office of Labor Market Information Court is in session New civil cases (circuit court - m inus divorce cases) 2006:650 2005:640 2004:699 Felony warrants bound over for tria l Source: Humane Society o f Livingston County Working fo r a living Civilian labor force 2006:92,841 2005:93,500 2006:733 2005:752 2004:764 Misdemeanor complaints 2006:1,727 2005:1,990 Personal Protection orders (domestic and non-domestic) 2006:925 | 2005:813 2004:837 Source: 44th Circuit and 53rd District court clerks You're p e rm itte d New liqu or licenses 2006: 6 2005: 9 2004: 8 Liquor license transfers 2006:5 2005:10 2004:13 Dog licenses 2006:10,934 2005:10,429 2004:10,303 Single-family home permits 2006:680 2005:1,502 2004:2,095 Commercial building permits 2006:142 2005:159 2004:161 Sources: Livingston County Treasurer's office, Michigan Liquor Control Commission, Livingston County Building Department. 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Genoa Business Dr. I US-281 N F o r A l l Y o u r I n s u r a n c e N e e d s Great Rates • Great Services • A u t o • H o m e • B u s i n e s s • I R A • L i f e T o o l e A g e n c y J e f f T o o le , C a t h e r i n e N i s h e t , J i l l R i g o u l o t , C h r i s P a l a d i n a , D e n i s e K i r b y F /m m m jR E A U UVSiJR/iNCE PAftM aURf m u tu a l * f AAM 8U«€AU UH * TARM euaCAU GINfRAi O f i P i c e 2 2 9 - 7 8 1 7 F a x 2 2 9 - 0 1 0 4 690 Hope Street • Brighton (1 Block East Oe Church St.) T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2 0 0 7 B3 I I VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. OFFICE HELP The Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce needs outreach help. 810-632-9130 ore-mail info@hartlandchamber.org. FAITH FORMATION St. George Special Ministries needs help with Faith Formation Program for those with mental/physical disability. 810-229-6661, ext. 106 or e-mail dmosey@yahoo.com. SORTAND PACK FOOD Gleaners Community Food Bank needs help sorting/ packing donated food for distribution. Details: 866- GLEANER, ext. 335 or e-mail livvol@gcfb.org. FEED WILDLIFE The Howell Nature Center needs Wild Wonders Park wildlife feeders. Details: 517- 546-0249 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. FOLLOW-UP ASSISTANCE Love INC director needs help coordinating services and follow-up, including return calls to clients. Details: 810- 494-4056 ore-mail kjanego® livingstonloveinc.org. FUNDRAISING The Women's Resource Center needs help raising money for Women’s Resource Center, Child Abuse Prevention Council and Healthy Families-Livingston programs. 517-548-2200 or email mtaylor@wrc-livingston. org. LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER The American Cancer Society needs licensed cosmetologists to teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss, using donate cosmetics and skin-care products. Details: 810-225-8590 or e-mail laura. seyfried@cancer.org. A NIM AL TRANSPORTATION Last Chance Rescue is looking for help to transport animals to their showings. 248-318-5872 ore-mail lcrhowell@yahoo. com. DISASTER TEAM The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross needs help for the Disaster Action Team. Details: 517-546- 0326 or e-mail dserra@livredcross. org. CARD PLAYERS The Pinckney Senior Center is looking for card players to help fill tables of four. Details: 810- 225-3758 W h e n a l o v e d o n e is d y i n g , n u r s e is a g u i d e Cynthia Swift wrote The Whisper' to ease fears BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o r te r Coping with the dying of a loved one is not a subject many people want to think about. But Cynthia Swift, a hospicecare nurse who has just written a book on the subject, believes that educating people is the best way to lessen the fear and anxiety that often accompanies the experience. “God didn’t create our bodies to last forever,” says Swift, who works at Caretel Inns of Brighton. “Just putting the subject of death and dying out there, helps people to feel peace.” Swift’s book, “The Whisper,” came out in December, and she dedicated it to her mother, who died 20 years before. The book is a guide to help educate and support people dealing with the dying of a loved one. It is Swift’s &-st book, which she self-published through Infinity Publishing. The book includes stories from situations. that Swift has been a part of. “It provides a connection for people,” says Swift. “I use analogies such as the body being like a car because they’re both made up of systems. I keep it simple so that readers don’t feel overwhelmed. Loved ones are often hesitant to verbalize the fear and resent- COURTESY, CYNTHIA SWIFT Hospice-care nurse Cynthia Swift has w ritten a book to help educate people on how to cope when a loved one is dying."The Whisper" is dedicated to her mother, who died 20 years ago. ment they feel toward medical society or even the person dying. They’re afraid they’ll be judged. I try to validate those feelings, which helps lift guilt and anxiety.” Swift has also worked at the Arbor Hospice residence in Ann Arbor and at South Lyon Gardens in its palliative-care program, where the emphasis is on minimizing the impact of a disease rather than curing it. She has worked at Caretel for a year in palliative care. Caretel also offers rehabilitation services, assisted living and an Alzheimer’s unit. Swift says that when a diagnosis is made that someone at the facility is terminally ill, it is up to the family to decide whether to keep them there or to bring them home. Nancy McQuade and her family elected to keep her mother at Caretel while she was suffering from congestive heart failure. “Cynthia was able to tell us how my mother was doing, like when she was starting to pull away from the family and sleep more, things you do through the dying process,” says McQuade. “She let us read her book, “The Whisper,” which made us feel more at ease about the dying process. The book is so informative and put us at peace. Cynthia is very patient, very kind and very loving. She’s a real pro at what she does.” Cynthia Swift ■ Age: 55. ■ Home: New Hudson. ■ Job: Palliative-care nurse at Caretel Inns of Brighton. ■ Family: Two grown children. Bill Falsetta and his wife, Jana; daughter Sara Falsetta; one granddaughter, Italia; significant other, Barry Kaminski, and his daughter, Kimberly. ■ Pets: Two cats. Barton and Roswell, and Sadie, a border collie. ■ Hobbies: Motorcycling and hiking. ■ Goals: "To get the palliative-care program more structured at Caretel, and to expand on my book and educate as many people as I can on end-of-life care." The Rev. Craig Owens, of the Brighton Assembly of God in Green Oak Township, has purchased a case of Swift’s books. “I do a chapel service once a week at Caretel and have relationships with people there, and am often the pastor who gets called when someone there is in the stages of dying,” says Owens. “Family members are often unprepared about what to expect. Cynthia’s book is well thought out and lovingly presented. It hits what people really go through and it’s easy to understand. Her years of experience are evident in it.” Swift grew up in Mount Pleasant and says that she always enjoyed writing, particularly in journals, which she found to be cathartic. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. She married and had two children, both of whom are grown. She is working on a children’s book with her son. Bill Falsetta, an artist who lives in Ann Arbor. Swift says she has no fear of death, and has talked with her children about it. “I know there’s something after this.” Swift says many of the people she has cared for have talked to her right up until their deaths, and say they see and hear people that she doesn’t. “Some call for people who have passed away, and some reach for the sky and seem focused,” says Swift. “I don’t question any of it. I’ve seen too much.” “I feel blessed to do what I do and spend that part of life with people and their families. I love what I do.” Swift will be doing a book signing Sunday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bagels and Bites, 5757 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com o ra t 810-844-2010. Weak state economy ups the pressure on OLSHA services Walk for W armth information ■ What 17th Annual Walk for Warmth fundraiser. ■ When: Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. ■ Where: Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave. ■ Details: Call 517-546- 8500. ■ Donations: Send to OLHSA, Walk for Warmth, 2300 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 107, Howell, Ml 48843 or go to www. OLHSA.org. Fundraising walk Feb. 24 will aid needy residents BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o r te r For Dave Thompson, getting a job is his goal now, right behind staying warm. “They can’t shut my gas off in the middle of winter,” said the Howell resident during a recent visit with the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency. “I’ve worked with two temp services since I moved to Howell last August, and I can’t find a real job. I went to Michigan Works and am waiting to hear back, and now I get a shut-off notice from the utility company.” Thompson’s girlfriend, Amy Rogers, lost her job at Kroger after the Christmas season. “It’s very hard to find a job here,” she said. “If we could afford to, we’d like to move out of Michigan,” said Thompson. Beverly Mostowy, deputy director for Livingston County Services at OLHSA, says, “When the weather got very cold, it got crazy here. We’re almost out of our Walk for Warmth funds from last year.” Mostowy says that OLHSA raised $55,000 at its 2006 Walk for Warmth, more than ever before. Money goes to pay utilities and sometimes fijmace repairs. Nearly 300 families were helped with utility payments. ■The 2007 Walk for Warmth is on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, and OLHSA employees are hoping for another good turnout. “The state had put a moratorium on utility shutoff notices, but that has been lifted and people are getting their utilities shut off,” said Catherine Rea Dunning, the Livingston County director of OLHSA. “Our mission is to get people to be self-sufficient.” “Anytime there’s a downturn in the economy, we get more calls,” says intake coordinator, Michele Loy. “People are calling about high bills for deliverable fiiels like propane and fuel oil. Usually families have more than one thing going on so we’re trying to help people in other areas in addition to utilities like food and rent.” Rea Dunning says that despite the fact that Livingston County is the fastest growing county in the state, with the highest median income and lowest poverty rate, it has one of the top foreclosure rates in Michigan. OLHSA received 1,057 requests for foreclosure assistance, rent help and delinquent property tax assistance in 2006. “We’ve had a huge increase in demand for our Emergency Food Assistance Program,” says Mostowy, who adds that OLHSA can also help people with housing, medicine and dental care. Mostowy encourages residents to use the new 2 1 1 line, the regional referral system, which she says has numbers for health and human service needs and other resources. ACHIEVERS WWII author launches Web site Donald R, Burgett of Marion Township, veteran and author of several books about World War II - including “Currahee!” and “Seven Roads to Hell” - has launched a Web site, www.donadrburgett, com. The site includes information about the author ^ and his books, as well as a P forum where visitors are invited to blog and a photo gallery of the author’s events and travels. Burgett also is ^ planning a DVD, “An Eagle Returns,” to be released in the spring. ^ Burgett served in four major campaigns - Normandy, Holland, Bastogne and Germany - which are reflected in his books. Trio offers '1-stop' real estate deals Three area professionals have teamed up to create one-stop-shopping for real estate. Linda Barnwell and John MacLeod of the Barnwell Tleam at Keller Williams Realty and Beverlee Smith at Premiere Mortgage have announced a working partnership. Barnwell said the hope is that clients will be able to list, sell, purchase and finance at one location. “It’s a working partnership. She’s located in our office,” Barnwell added. The Barnwell Team and Smith are at the Keller Williams Brighton office, 1005 E. Grand River Ave. Call 810-534- 2125 for the Barnwell Team or 810-220-0300 to reach Smith. Coldwell Banker salesman honored Scott Kelley of Brighton, Scott Kelley: No. 1 in closed sales for 2 006 at Coldwell Banker Brighton Town & Country. a salesman with Coldwell Banker Brighton Town & Country Real Estate, was named the No. 1 sales associate in closed sales in 2006 at Coldwell Banker Brighton Town & Country Real Estate. Karen Gill, broker and owner of the agency, presented Kelley with his award. Chamber honors area businesses The Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg-Hell division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce handed out its Community Investment awards during the chamber’s annual awards dinner. Awards went to Hamburg Township’s Carpet Depot and Pinckney’s PT’s Fresh Mex restaurant. Bleachers bar and restaurant and D&R Heating & Cooling. The Pinckney Community Rodeo, which has raised funds for several local projects, and Kathy Mariani, PLHH treasurer and co-chairwoman of Pinckney’s Art in the Park, also received the award, which honors those who have given of their time or invested in a business and improved the Pinckney- Lakeland-Hamburg-Hell area. The Livingston Community News w ill 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@ livlngstoncommunitynews.com. Barrier-Free Living S p e c i a l i z i n g I n M o b i l i t y & H o m e A c c e s s i b i l i t y • D e s i g n d r B l u e p r i n t C o n s u l t i n g • N e w C o n s t r u c t i o n • B a t h r o o m ! 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Diesels excluded- OIL & FILTER CHANGE 1627689-02 VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY NOTICE OF ZBA SPECIAL HEARING March 6, 2007 To All Interested Parties: The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. March 6. 2007 at 7:00 P.M. The purpose of this meeting is to listen to public comments on reque.sted variances for the properties located at 1241 E. M36 (Pirates Cove) and 7.3 S. Dexter (Rite Aid). The following variances are being requested: 1241 E. M-36 (PiratesCove) 1. Petitioner seeks a dimensional variance from the requirements under Section 12.03, C.,1. Yards and Setbacks, which requires structures be setback at least twenty-five (25) feet from the front lot line. Petitioner seeks a variance of nine (9) feet for a proposed office expansion. 2. Petitioner seeks a use variance from the requirements under Section 15.03. E.. 4., Lot Area, which requires Indoor Self-Storage Facilities to have a maximum lot area of five (5) acres. Petitioner seeks a use variance to allow for a maximum lot area of more than five (5) acres, 3. Petitioner seeks a use variance from the requirements under Section 15.03, e.. 3„ b.. Prohibited Uses, which prohibits storage of any goods or materials outside of a completely enclosed building. Petitioner seeks a use variance to allow for construction of a storage building with one open wall. 75 S. Dexter (Rite Aid) I. Petitioner seeks a use variance from the requirements under Section 18.06, A., which restricts the number of wall signs permitted per building. Petitioner .seeks a use variance to install seven (7) additional wall signs on the Rite Aid building. The meeting will be at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney, MI 48169. For more infomiation please call (734) 878-6206. The Village of Pinckney will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon 5 days advance notice to the Village Clerk at the address or phone number listed above. Amy Felty, Village Clerk 7no69xjii B 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007 ' C o m e d y C o m e s C l e a n ' o n i t s w a y t o B r i g h t o n Show is 1st live event for new bookstore owners Clean comedy ■ What: "Comedy Comes Clean," an event featuring family-friendly comedians Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee. ■ When: Friday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. ■ Where: Community Bible Church, 7372 Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. ■ Cost: $15 in advance or $20 at the door. ■ Tickets: Available by calling His Bible & Book House at 810-227-2925. BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o r te r “Comedy Comes Clean” comes to the Brighton area on the evening of Feb. 23. It’s being brought by Danya and Jason Clairmont, owners of His Bible & Book House in downtown Brighton. They took over ownership of the store along with Tim and Emily LaPlante of Fowlerville last May and want to bring more events to the area. “The comedy show will be our first live event,” says Danya Clairmont. “The idea is that you can be funny and clean at the same time, and we are featuring two comedians - Kerri Pomarolli and Ron McGehee, who happen to be married.” Pomarolli and McGehee often perform together in a “He Said, She Said” show. She began acting at the age of 1 1 and performed in theater, musicals and commercials. A graduate of Northville High School, Pomarolli received her musical theater degree from the University of Michigan and then moved to Los Angeles where she graduated from the two-year program at Second City. She says she brings Godly principles to everyday experiences and uses her gift of comedy to draw audiences closer to God. She. is a frequent guest on The Tonight Show. McGehee was born in Flint Comedian Kerri Pomarolli will jo in comedian Ron McGhee fo r a "Clean Comedy" n ig h t in Brighton on Feb. 23 at Community Bible Church. and raised in California. He has worked with improv troupes, performed at The Comedy Store, and was a finalist on the television program “Last Comic Standing 2.” He and Pomarolli recently co-produced and starred in a television pilot about home improvement or rather their lack of ability in that area. Clairmont says that “Comedy Comes Clean” is appropriate for people of all ages but might be better appreciated by children at least 12 years of age. She says they also are working to bring authors to the area for speaking events. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. COMMUNIT Y C A L EN D A R TODAY BLCK)D DRIVES ■ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-545-6000. ■ 1 -7 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen, 2201 5.Old US-23, Brighton. Details: 810- 229-8624. LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Babies and Books. Ages 12-23 months. ■ 10:30-noon. Mother Goose Cafe. All ages welcome. 810-229-6571. BOOKBUNCH 11 -noon. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney."Chocolate Fever" by Smith. Grades 1-4. Registration: 734- 878-3888. POLISH FEAST 6:15 p.m. St. John Catholic Church, 2099 Hacker Road, Hartland. Cost: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children 8-12, $4 children under 8. Details: 517- 545-0020. SATURDAY 1 / I / SURVIVAL SKILLS 1 p.m. Kensington Metropark. How to stay alive in the woods. Cost: $2. Registration:800-477-3178. THEANTANDTHE GRASSHOPPER' 2 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Ages 3-5 and grades K-3. Details: 810-299-4130. DINNER THEATER 7-9 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner, featuring Murder Mystery Players. Details: 810-494- 5433. BLUES NIGHT 8 p.m.-midnight. American Legion, 9807Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6. Details: 734-341 -4249. SUNDAY CUP OF JOE 9:30-11:30 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Special coffee tasting, secrets to good brewing and a lesson on coffee and tea production from Caribou Coffee's Dorothy Martinez. Details: 810-231- 1771. WHEN WEATHER GOES WILD 110:30-11:30 a.m. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ages 7 and older. Details: 810-229- 6571. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Also sales of movies and music. Details: 517-546-0720. E-MAIL BASICS 1 -3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free computer course for those with basic knowledge of Internet, but little or no experience with e-mail.Registration:810-231- 1771. BREAKFAST BUFFETS ■ 8 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Pinckney's Masonic Temple, 210 Mann St., Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children 6-12, children under 6 free. Details: 734-878-3231. ■ 8 a.m.-noon American Spirit Centre, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children under 12. Details: 810-229-9088. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Noon-4 p.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Lunch and photo shoot. $60. Registration: 517-546-0249. HSLC RABIES CLINIC 1:30-4 p.m. Humane Society of Livingston County, 2464 Dorr Road, Genoa Township. For cats and dogs. Registration: 517-552-8050. ANIMAL MYTH AND LEGENDS 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Cost: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. MONDAY LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. ■ 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Read Story Time. Ages 2-3. ■ 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Books, Beats and Treats. For all ages. ■ 7-8:30 p.m. Book Discussion Group. Details:810-229-6571 ext. 223. HOWELL ROTARY Noon. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 622 Byron Road, Howell. Luncheon meetings with notable speakers, fellowship and civic leadership. Visitors welcome. Details: 810-227- 1016. Weekly. DENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2-2:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Join Dr. Walter Goodell, Spike and Rex for healthy teeth tips. Ages 5-7. Details: 810-229-6571. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details:810-227- 7100. Also Thursdays at 10 a.m. TUESDAY 2 0 BUSINESS NETWORKING 7 a.m. Millpond Parke Building, 800 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 810-734-1462. Weekly. USDA COMMODITY FOOD 10a.m.-3 p.m. 912 North St., Howell. Available to eligible Livingston County residents. Details: 517-546- 8500. Also Feb. 22. PRE-KFUN 10:30-11:15 a.m. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. FAMILY STORY TIME 11 a.m.Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. For all ages. Details: 734-878-3888. Also Wednesday at 1. BLOOD DRIVE Noon-6 p.m. American Legion Post 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-9522. PANCAKE DINNER 5:30-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Lake St., South Lyon. Cost: Free-will donation. Details: 248-437-2875. CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 7-12. Details: 866-522-2725. ART PRESENTATION 7 p.m.Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road,Hartland."ln Full Bloom: Flowers and Plants in Art." Registration: 810-632-5200 ext. 114. 12-STEP PROGRAM 7 p.m.Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton. Recovery from alcohol, drug addiction and codependency. Details: 810-227- 9411 .Weekly. EXPLORING SOUTHEAST UTAH 7:30 p.m. Howell Carnegie Distria Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Slides, words and music; presented by Jerry Spalding. Details: 517-546-0720 ext. 106. WEDNESDAY Township. Details: 248-446-9592. THURSDAY welcome. Details: 810-923-3600. FRIDAY 2 1 CHAMBER BREAKFAST 8-9:30 a.m. Whitmore Lake Tavern, 9839 Main St., Whitmore Lake. Topic:"Whitmore Lake Chamber of Commerce Benefits and Services." RSVP to the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 810-227- 5086. MOMMY AND ME CLASS 10-11 a.m. Mommy and Me, 8801 Bergen Road, Howell. Cost: $7 per child. Details: 517-546-4168. EXERCISE PROGRAM 11 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-545-0219. PLAYGROUP 11 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Brighton Distria Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. For babies up to 23 months. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. LUNCH AND LEARN 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 123 E. Washington, Howell. Cost: $20. Details: 517-546-3920.Third Wednesday. GENIE'S BOOKCLUB 1 p.m., Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Movie presentation of "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman." Details: 810-231 -1771. OPEN HOUSE 1:30-3 p.m., Livingston Christian School, 550 E. Hamburg Street, Pinckney, In-school open house for families interested in learning more about the school's Christian education programs. Details: 734- 878-9818 or www.livingstonchristianschools. org. Every Wednesday through March 21. BIG BLAST OF SCIENCE 4-5 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Grades 4-6. Registration: 810-229-6571 ext. 223. MS SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m.Woodland Health Center, 7575 W.Grand River Ave.,Genoa BRIGHTON LIBRARY EVENTS Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton.- 10:30- 11:15 a.m. Healthy Bodies Boogie. Ages 3-5 months. ■ 6:30-7:15 p.m. Sleepy Time Stories. All ages welcome. ■ 6:30-7:30 p.m.Teen Advisory Board. ■ 7:30-8:15 p.m. Manga Anime Advisory. Grades 6 and up. Detaiis:810-229-6571. CROMAINE LIBRARY STORYTIME 4:30-5:15 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N, Hartland Road, Hartland. K-1. Details: 810-632-5200 ext. 114. NETWORKING EVENT 5- 7 p.m. Whitmore Lanes, 9455 Main St., Whitmore Lake. All divisions of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce are welcome to attend. Registration: 810-227- 5086. BASIC INTERNET 6- 7:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Free computer course for adults comfortable with computers but no experience with the Internet. Registration: 810-231-1771. MOTHER-DAUGHER BOOK CLUB 6:15-7:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ages 10-12. Registration: 810-229-6571. JAYCEESINFO NIGHT 7 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Membership drive. Details: 517-546-7477.' PROSPECTIVE FAMILY NIGHT 7 p.m., Livingston Christian School, 550 E. Hamburg St., Pinckney.For children in grades 9-11 interested in learning more about the school's Christian education programs. Details: 734-878-9818 or www. livingstonchristianschools.org. RADIO MIDNIGHT MADNESS 11:30 p.m. County Emergency Operations Center, 300 S. Highlander Way, Howell. LARK will host a license conversion and license testing session in conjunction with the new "No Morse Code Required" FCC regulation. Walk in tester WILD SWAN THEATER 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Latson Road Elementary, 1201 S. Latson Road, Howell. Performances for K-5 students. Details: 517-548-6319. PHEASANTS FOREVER 5 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E.Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Live and silent auctions hunting trips, ladies tables of prizes, dinner at 7 p.m. Cost: $70, includes membership. Details: 517- 548-2471. RADIO KLUB MEETING 7 p.m.County Emergency Operations Center, 300 S. Highlander Way, Howell.'LARK will host a license testing session under the new FCC "No Morse Code Required"regulation,Walk in tester welcome. Details: 810-923-3600. SATURDAY BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Brighton Church of the Nazarene, 7699 Brighton Road, Brighton. Details: 810-227-6600. WALK FOR WARMTH 9:30 a.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517- 546-8500 or www.olhsa.org. COMMUNITY CONNECTION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Connect with others that have similar interests and hobbies including ham radio, wood carving, beading, embroidery, basket making, lapidary, fiber arts and scrapbooking. Details:810- 632-5200 ext. 114. LIBRARY EVENT 11 a.m.and 1:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library,350 Mower Road, Pinckney.The public is invited to attend focus groups to discuss what's needed and wanted in a new Pinckney library. Details: 734-878-3888. BOWL-A-THON Noon-3 p.m. Howell Bowl-EDrome Lanes,907 E.Grand River Ave., Howell. Organized by Team Hope. Cost: $ 10. Registration: 517- 546-0515. GOV E RNMENT ME E T INGS MON., FEB. 19 FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 3771. Every other Monday. TUBS., FEB. 20 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. 700 N. Grand, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-6000. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 101405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details:810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. Third Tuesday of each month except holidays. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 3191 Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7498. PINCKNEY DDA 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell Street, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org.Third Tuesday of each month, except for holidays. WED., FEB. 21 LIVINGSTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY BOARD 7 p.m. Education Center of Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 West Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-5550. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734- 878-3131. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 101405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. First and third Wednesday of each month, except holidays. THUR.,FEB.22 LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E.Grand River Ave., Howell. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546-3520. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 877 W. Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. Details: 517-546-1588. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 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, FEBRUARY 1 6 , 2 0 0 7 B5 E S 'D e f e n d i n g t h e C a v e m a n ' t o a r g u e its c a s e in B r i g h t o n Vin ce V a le n tin e is th e s ta r o f th e com edy "D e fe n d in g th e Caveman," which will be performed at th e Brighton Center for th e Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 24. D e f e n d i n g t h e C a v e m a n ■ When: Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. ■ Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road. ■ Tickets: $35, available at the door one hour before showtime if not sold out. ■ Details: Call 810- 299-4130 and press 0 or go to www. brightonareaschools.com and click on Center for the Performing Arts. Comedy examines differences between men and women BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o r te r The longest running solo play on Broadway is making its way to Brighton. The one-person comedy “Defending the Caveman” comes to the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, Feb. 24. The show tackles the subject of the differences between men and women, and says actor Vince Valentine, who stars in the production, those differences are explained through humor. Pinckney High students test the waters BY LEANNE SM ITH News S ta f f R e p o r te r One of the benefits of going to a rural high school is the likelihood that a natural science lab will be located right across the parking lot. That’s the case with Pinckney Community High School, 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road, and Honey Creek, a small stream that flows through the high school grounds to Portage Lake. “We couldn’t believe we had a stream like this right here on our property,” said Jeff McNal- ^ ly a 22-year Pinckney High sci- " ence teacher. “It’s a nice site.” McNally wasted little time in incorporating it into his biology classes. He applied for and received a $5,000 grant from Pfizer Inc. in 2005 to purchase calculator- based laboratory units ^ and probes to test the theory that the storm water flowing off the school’s roof and parking lots into retention ponds that drain into Honey Creek will COURTESY. JEFF MCNALLY, PINCKNEY COMMUNFTY HIGH SCHOOL Amber Gasparotto, 15, a Pinckney Community High School sophomore, uses a calculator-based laboratory unit and a probe to study th e waters of Honey Creek, a trib u ta ry of th e Huron River th a t flows through the high school grounds. have a negative impact on the creek. “We’ve done two tests and, so far, there hasn’t been any impact,” McNally said. The testing isn’t finished yet. Last fall, McNally received a $1,000 grant from Livingston County’s Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club to continue the project. He’ll buy more testing equipment, as well as rechargeable batteries for the calculators, he said. “We are very grateful,” McNally said. “It’s hard for us to bring in new, modem scientific equipment on the tight school budgets we have.” Any county school with a program that educates students about the environment and fosters concern about the preservation and protection of natural resources is eligible to apply for an annual grant from the Crossroads Group. McNally’s freshmen and sophomores monitor a variety of conditions in Honey Creek, including water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH level and flow rate, to test Honey Creek’s water quality. Data from a site upstream from the retention pond discharge spot is compared to data from another site downstream. “It’s interesting to try and find out what we’re doing to the water and what effect that water has on our whole ecosystem,” said Leah Bauer, a 15-year-old fi^shman. “I’m just re^y glad we each have our own piece of equipment instead of having eight people sharing one. You learn more because you get to do it yourself.” Sophomore Amber Gasparotto loves hands-on science lessons, but admitted she wasn’t sure putting on muck boots and wading into Honey Creek on a cold morning for this one was going to be worth it. “It was,” she said. “We are so fortunate to have the creek and the money for the equipment. A lot of schools don’t have what we have.” United Way achieves goal of adding 15% more donors BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o r te r The Livingston County United Way accomplished what it set out to during its 2006 campaign - the number of donors to the campaign increased by a projected 15 percent. . “The Livingston County ^ United Way touched more lives and made an impact on more people in 2006 than in any previous year,” said campaign Cochairman Jim Wmchel at the LCUW’s 30th annual meeting Feb. 7 at the Crystal Gardens ^ Banquet Center. ^ Co-chairman Paul Rogers said that more than 90,000 people were served by the LCUW in 2006, which increased its spending program by 5 percent. The total amount raised in 2006 is not yet known. The campaign got off to a strong s t ^ last fall after Winchel issued a challenge for someone to sign and donate a blank check. That’s what Livingston County philanthropist COURTESY LIVINGSTON COUNTY UNITED WAV M e r r i l l L u n d g r e n , 8 7 , r ig h t , was h o n o re d by th e L iv in g s to n C o u n ty U n ite d Way w ith th e D o n a ld Epiey L ife tim e Comm un ity Service Award. At le ft is 2 007 United Way cam p a ig n Co-chairman Jim W inchel. Lauraine Hoensheid did, and that check was turned into a $50,000 donation and a challenge to the community to match that amount. “Despite tough economic times, this community has rallied,” LCUW Executive Director Nancy Rosso told Becky Best is th e new president of th e Livingston County United Way board. the audience. Volunteers were recognized at the meeting, including the Howell High School Pom Squad, which was given the Youth Organization of the Year Award, and Howell High School student Joshua Tomaszewski, who was given the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. He was a participant in the LCUW Day of Caring, his high school Interact club and a homeless project at the school. Volunteer Livingston creator Don Rohrer, an active volunteer in many local organizations including the LCUAV was given the Charles W Itsell Volunteer of the Year Award. Merill Lundgren, the 87-year-old “Bucket Man,” was honored with the Donald Epiey Lifetime Community Service Award for his motivational presentations at schools and businesses about being a bucket filler by saying nice things to people versus being a bucket dipper. “I want to work until I’m 90,” Lundgren told the audience. “This is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever received in my life,” he said. He also asked his wife of 63 years, Edna, to step up to the stage with him, and she, too, was recognized for her years of volunteering for the LCUW LCUW President Chuck Breiner introduced the proposed slate of officers for 2007, which will be voted on later this month and includes Becl^ Best as president. 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The Philadelphia native is an experienced stand-up comic and says he enjoys changing, updating and localizing the script. “People come to see the show on their first date, and we’ve had people come for their 50th wedding anniversary,” says Valentine. “Everyone goes through misunderstandings because we’re wired differently, but your arguments will be a lot funnier after you see it.” “Defending the Caveman” was written by comedian Rob Becker over a three-year period during which he studied anthropology, prehistory, psychology, sociology and mythology. Becker says that his message is, “If men and women would spend as much time trying to understand each other as we do trying to change each other, we would get along a lot better and laugh a lot more.” The play contains adult language and mature audience content. S A L E S . S E R V IC E , RENTALS & R EP A IR S fr e e Oelivery! • Lift Chairs • Scooters • Walkers • Aids for Daily Living • And Much More! 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Brighton Telephone: (810) 844-2000 B6 TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2 0 0 7 An ice way to pass the time in Brighton - ^ -a- PHOTOS: LON HORWEDELTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Randy Finch, a sculptor for Ice Sculptures Limited in Grand Rapids, above, does some rough shaving o ff an eagle's wing before doing th e fine r w ork of smoothing and contouring while working on one of the many ice sculptures in downtown Brighton for last Saturday's Brighton Chili and Ice Festival at Mill Pond Park. Along with th e ice sculptures, th e festival also included p lenty of steaming hot chili as well as "iced" Valentines and dog sled racing demonstrations. At left, Shawn W innell, another ice sculptor, wrestles with a wing he's about to place atop a buffalo ice sculpture for - what else? - Buffalo W ild Wings during Saturday's event. Far left: 7-year-old Isabella Limon o f Brighton and her mother, Tammy, warm up with bowls o f chili. 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Novi . 26159 Novi Rd . 248-468-2400 Redford Clearance Center. 14349 Telegraph Rd. 313-531-1035 V IS IT US A T W W W .S H O P A L L S T A T E .C O M THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com Athlete of the week, C2 Recreation calendar, C2 JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News * Local athletes see * value of teamwork We could all use a little more leadership training. Whether we work in an office, a school, a fast food restaurant - being a part of a team is critical to functioning in everyday life. A handful of local athletes from the Kensington Valley Conference say they learned valuable lessons at last week’s captains clinics at Novi High School. The clinics, run by the Michigan High School Athletic Association in partnership with the Michigan State University’s Youth Sports Institute, are in their third year of helping student athletes become better leaders. The workshop focused on helping high school sophomores and juniors become more equipped team captains. Pinckney and Lakeland were the only KVC schools that didn’t send representatives. The KVC was among the six conferences selected to attend. “I definitely learned a lot more than I know now,” said Howell junior Steven Marcinkowski, who runs cross country and track. “It helped a lot. I know what I need to help my teammates with.” At the clinic, the athletes could choose three topics of interest to attend as a group session, including sports nutrition, hazing and team building, conflict resolution, being a peer role model and sportsmanship. Brighton junior Chris Bucalo, who plays football and lacrosse, said the sportsmanship seminar was informative. “A lot of kids in high school have bad attitudes if you lose,” he said. “You just have to learn to take it and show some class. Don’t get ticked off and out of control. Hold your composure better.” Howell swimmer Lauren Dorsey liked the different ideas passed along to help team’s bond together better, like team dinners, team trips and accomplishing hard tasks as a group. “It was really fun,” she said. “It was really nice to get different ideas from different sports, and how they do things different than us. ” Junior Jenny Nalepa, Brighton’s No. 1 singles player, also found nuggets to use from the team unity session. “It gave you the difference in what will help your team and what will hurt your team,” she said. Many of the athletes said much of the nutrition information they already knew, but Vanessa Koechli, Brighton’s top female golfer, still found it worthwhile. “It was interesting to hear how much it really matters, eating the right foods and drinking enough water, how big a difference it makes,” she said. Koechli said junior varsity teams would be well-served to attend captain clinics, too. Bucalo said the only change he’d like to see is more interaction, like role playing to hash out examples of real situations. Every athlete I spoke with said they would attend again. Normally, sitting around in meetings wouldn’t catch a teenager’s interest, but when it comes to sports, athletes are always game to get an edge toward success. I’m sure the training will pay off in seasons ahead. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t 810-844-2012. Couple gets cozy coaching D u o b r i n g t a l e n t s t o S o u t h L y o n v a r s i t y g i r l s v o l l e y b a l l p r o g r a m BY JASON DEEGAN New s S ta f f R e p o r te r Coaching obligations have always pulled Ben and Jen Mainka in separate directions. When the two varsity coaches sat down last year to figure out a way to spend more time together, there was really only one option. Jen Mainka, South Lyon’s varsity girls volleyball coach, hired her husband. South Lyon’s varsity boys track coach, as her co-coach this winter. So far, the Mainkas and their players say the arrangement couldn’t be going better. Despite a young team with three seniors, the Lions are 18-9-1 overall, much improved from last season’s 11-19-6 mark. “At first I thought it was a little weird,” admitted Danielle Gotham, a sophomore middle blocker. “It has turned out to be good. They are both amazing coaches. They have really turned around the program.” The Mainkas have avoided the potential pitfalls - arguing in front of their athletes, disagreeing on how to run the team, letting volleyball run their relationship. “I’ve had some great assistant coaches the past couple years, but I really enjoy working with him, getting to spend time together,” Jen Mainka said. “We love sports and loving being around the girls. Having him my co-coach has been great.” The two lean on their diverse backgrounds to work as partners. The Mainkas, both 25, met at Spring Arbor College, where she played volleyball and ran track and Ben was a decathlete. While Jen Mainka focuses on skill development and overall strategy, Ben Mainka has brought a rigid conditioning program to improve athleticism. Ben Mainka said the girls originally resisted when he asked them to work on dead lifts and squats but that they’ve grown to appreciate the workouts that stress ballistic weight training, plyometrics, power lifts and jump training. “The girls are more explosive on the net and quicker to get to the ball on defense,” said Ben Mainka, a middle school teacher in the district. “One of the other things we’ve SEE COACHES,C2 ■ i i 'b ' - f i i 1, ■'"-'I'fl a >- * i COURTESY, BILL BRANDON Ben and Jen Mainka have teamed up to coach the South Lyon girls varsity volleyball team. Eagles pin hopes on seniors L a s t c h a n c e a t s t a t e c h a m p i o n s h i p f o r H a r t l a n d l e a d e r s BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o r te r H artland wrestling coach 'Ibdd Cheney tangles himself with senior Zach Jones to showcase a move at practice earlier this week. Cheney tells his wrestlers that some Howell wrestlers know the move well. “If they grab the elbow, snap them - hard,” Cheney said emphatically. Even though the Eagles are wrestling in the individual and team district tournaments this weekend, the rival Highlanders, a potential opponent at regionals nejrt week, are not far from their minds. The Eagles, ranked second in the Division I state coaches’ poll, beat the sbcth-ranked Highlanders at the Kensington Valley Conference championships on Feb. 10, but shared the conference title based on Howell’s 34-27 upset win in a dual meet Feb. 2. Senior Jesse Bain, one of five state-ranked wrestlers for the Eagles, said the loss was for the best. “It was a good wakeup call,” said Bain, who enters the districts with 208 career wins and 18 losses, including a 45-2 record this season. “In past years, we just went to the state finals undefeated or just a few losses. Everything went so smooth. The intensity picked up in the room (when we lost). It helped us.” Cheney said the Eagles were “shocked” to lose to Howell. The Eagles rebounded by placing in 12 of 14 classes at the KV(J meet, including seven champs: Zach Jones (119), Matt Bain (130), Jesse Bain (135), Wilkinson (140), Biyce Sopko (145), Jeremy Bommarito (152) and heavyweight D.J. Chameski. “We wrestled great all year,” Cheney said. “We just had one night we dito’t wrestle our best. Our kids stayed focused and wrestled like they had all year (at KVCs).” This could be Hartland’s last legitimate chance to contend for a state championship. The Eagles graduate a nucleus of champions that has led them to the Division I state finals three straight years: Jesse Bain, Sop- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland wrestler Jeremy Bommarito, ranked fou rth in th e state at 145 pounds, takes down senior RJ. Bogdawski during a recent practice. ko and Wilkinson. Bain and Sopko are the only fourtime KVC champs in school history and Wilkinson (47-0 this season) should win his 200th career match this weekend. He’s 196-15 in his career. A championship, “it’s the only thing I want,” said Sopko, who returned from injury to wrestle at KVCs. “We’ve come up short (at states) three times. That doesn’t cut it.” Jesse Bain said the Eagles have confidence after the KVCs. Nobody in the lineup has fewer than 22 wins. Only sophomore Sean Hultberg (27- 14 at 125), senior R.J. Bogdanski (26-7 at 140-145) and Noah Ramirez (22-16 at 171) have less than 32 wins. “This team has got talent but that doesn’t win,” he said. “We have the drive.” JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Jason Deegan can be reached at H a r tla n d Hig h School w re s tlin g senio rs Jesse Ba in, le f t , an d Bryce jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews. Sopko, became th e school's first fo u r-tim e Kensington Valley Conference com or at 810-844-2012. champions Feb. 10. Memorial run honors late Whitmore Lake track coach Student and parents call Larry Steeb.who died on Monday,a mentor, motivator BY JEFF ARNOLD News S p o r t s R e p o r te r They had run this course countless times before, winding through wooded areas in a pack making sure they all stuck together. But Monday’s three-mile journey through Bandemer Park was different. Snow Larry Steeb, who coached at Whitmore Lake from 1982 to 2006, died Monday. crunched under runners’ feet as poofs of exhaled breath disappeared into the chilled night air. And Larry Steeb, they all knew, would have loved every minute of it. “Twenty degrees below zero and snow - it’s a perfect day to run,” Whitmore Lake eighth-grader Drew Ward recalled Steeb often saying. “And we all agreed. It’s a perfect day to run.” Ward was one of 50 current and former Whitmore Lake runners who made their way through a course they’d often train at during the summer. They ran for Steeb, Whitmore Lake High School’s longtime cross country and track coach, who died earlier Monday from a brain tumor few knew he had battled. The memorial run included a moment of silence and a short time to reflect on how Steeb, 61, had affected their lives. “I think it was important that they came here - a place where Larry was always waiting for them,” said Andy Ames, a first-year Whitmore Lake teacher and assistant cross country coach. “The kids wanted to run for him.” As the students ran, several Whitmore Lake parents huddled in the parking lot, holding back tears while speaking of Steeb, who coached at Whitmore Lake since 1982. Steeb started the school’s cross country program in 1984 and went on to guide the Trojans to three Class D girls state championships in the 1990s. “He was more than a coach,” said Bonnie Carpenter, who has had three children run for Steeb. “He was a mentor to these kids. I’ve been telling people all day that we lost a friend, a coach and a mentor.” Steeb retired at the end of the 2006 school year after teaching government and economics since he arrived at Whitmore Lake. SEE STEEB,C2 C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007 s ? Co aching couple s There are more than a dozen husband-and-wife combinations w ho coach sports in Livingston County, but only three lead varsity programs. ■ Ben and Jen M ain k a , South Lyon - They co-coach volleyball and Ben also is the varsity boys track coach. ■ Paul an d Dawn Webster, Howell - The Websters double-team boys and girls cross country and track in the spring. ■ Je ff and Renee Rhoades, How ell-B rig hton - The two used to coach skiing at Howell together before Renee took the Brighton job last season. Although they now compete against each other, they have practices together. COACHES FROM Cl No disagreements, but couple tries different approach noticed is the girls’ stronger hands. If they have to set the ball to the net from the back row, they can do things they used to not be able to do.” The Mainkas say they haven’t disagreed yet ... although against Novi they experimented with a different approach in two separate S P O R T S S C R A P B O O K From left, H artland High School soccer players Lexee Andonian (San Francisco State University), Josh Bennett (Oakland University) and Torrie Klier (University of Toledo) wear sweatshirts o f th e college of th e ir choice during a signing week celebration at Hartland High School library Monday. From left, Hartland foo tb all players Brian Hanner, Brandon Selby and Ryan Wilkins show o ff the ir college o f choice - Northwood University - during a signing week celebration at Hartland High School library. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF Howell Athletics split plan proposed Howell juniors and seniors would be able to choose which school they will attend in the year that the Howell Public Schools opens two high schools, under a proposal on athletics offered Monday. A community advisory group offered the suggestion to the Howell school board, a culmination of meetings and hearings on the issue of how to divide the district’s athletics program as it moves to two schools. According to the proposal, all Michigan High School Athletic Association guidelines for athletic eligibility would be followed and no siblings would be grandfathered as part of the choice. The school district plans to move Howell High School students to the Parker High School campus this fall while the current high school is renovated. Eventually the plan is to have two high school campuses open, with boundaries following the current middle schools. The recommendations deal with the biggest concern raised by parents and students: That upperclassmen not be divided from their fellow athletes as they finish their high school careers. Just when the district will open two high schools is unclear due to uncertainty over state funding, officials have said. Construction of the new high school is paid from bond proceeds; that money cannot be used to operate the school. Brighton Track supporters are honored Two long-time supporters of Brighton High School track and field were honored at the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association banquet on Feb. 10. Robert Bowser won the Grant-Averill Award for his work behind the scenes. Bowser, who had two children compete at Brighton, has been taking team photographs and supplies medals for boys and girls with a 3.5 grade-point average for almost a decade. Joe Orczyk was named MITCA’s assistant coach of the year. The Brighton shot and discus coach for 34 years, Orczyk was nominated by former Brighton boys track coach Bruce Ritter. “The kids respect him because they know what they are going to get,” Ritter said. “He doesn’t play favorites. You can be the best in the state or a first-time thrower, and he will give you full attention.” Brighton skiers win KVC titles The Brigthon boys ski team won the first-ever Kensington Valley Conference championship meet Feb. 12 at Alpine Valley, beating second-place South Lyon. Brighton’s David Moilanen won the giant slalom. Although her Bulldogs finished fourth in the girls standings, Brighton’s Cate Flechsig swept the giant slalom and slalom races. Brighton High seeks coaches Brighton High School is seeking head coaches for its boys track and boys soccer programs. Prior coaching experience is required, and head-coaching experience is preferred. Also preferred are a degree/certification and/or experience in K-12 education. Mail applications to athletic director John Thompson at Brighton Area Schools, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116, e-mail them to thompsj@ gwise.bas.kl2.mi.us or fax them to 810-299-4188. Oceola Township Ironwood hosts Polar Open Feb. 17 The Ironwood Golf Club, at 6902 E. Highland Road in Oceola Township, will host the rescheduled “Polar Open” at noon Feb. 17 as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The cost of $50 per player includes 10 holes of golf, a hot dog, all the chili you can eat and hot chocolate and coffee. The course will be set up as a 5-hole par-3 course. Players are encouraged to bring two clubs and a putter. Teams must pre-register by Feb. 14. For more information, contact Sally Caldwell at 248-684-3074 or sally.m.caldwell@gm.com or the course at 517-546-3211. From News staff reports RECREATION CALENDAR SELCRA vwvw.selcra.com or 810-299-4140 n Youth soccer - Registration for U5-U12 boys and girls soccer runs until Feb. 23. n Youth basketball - Registration for basketball for first and second-graders runs until March 2. n Flag football - Registration for flag football for grades 1 -8 runs until March 2. n Tae Kwon Do - Children ages 6-11 can register until Feb. 28. n Multi-sports class - Children ages 3-4 can register until Feb. 21. n Little bigs soccer - Ages 3-5 can register until Feb. 21. HOWELL PARKS AND REC 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhowell. org ■ Kids health & fitness - Each week Introduces a new type of fitness (yoga, tae kwon do, aerobics, weight training) to kids ages 4-8, held at All Fitness, 6107 Grand River Ave.from 11 a.m.to noon until March 5. Cost is$75-$150. ■ Horseback riding lessons - Beginners ages 8 and up can learn about horses at Shiloh Training Center, 3560 E. Clyde Road, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24-March 3 and April 7-28. Cost is $120-$240. A session for ages 7-12 at Horsin' Around Farm, 8768 Hidden Lake Road, Howell, will be April 3-24. Cost ls$90-$180. ■ High Flyers Gymnastics classes - Three types of classes, developmental (ages 4-6), novice I (ages 6- 12) and novice II (ages 7-14), will run in two sessions from 10:30-11:15 a.m.Saturdays,from Feb.24-April 21. Cost is $90-$ 180. ■ Gymnastics classes - Children ages 18 months to 5 years old can learn to tumble In two separate classes at Barnard Community Center on Tuesdays until March 27. Cost is $69-$ 138. ■ Martial arts - Young and old can learn karate, Sanchin-Ryu and Krav Maga (self-defense),Tae Kwon Do and Olympic-style sparring. Contact Community Educatiori for dates, times and costs. ■ Exercise classes - Cardio-kickboxing, toning, step & tone, private weight training for women, yoga for seniors and belly dancing for fitness. ■ Fencing - Ages 7-16 can learn foil and saber fencing from 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bennett Recreation Center from Feb. 28- April 4. Cost is $65-$130 each. ■ Travel volleyball - Girls grades 4-8 can sign up by Feb. 20 with games starting April 20. Cost is $60-$100. ■ Spring soccer - Children prekindergarten to grade 6 can play an 8-week season from April 23-June 18. Cost is $40-$80. Registration deadline is March 30. ■ Flag football - 8 weeks in spring for ages 6-14. Cost is $60-$120. time-outs. “One time-out, we talked about things. We tried the cheerleading,” recalled Jen Mainka, who is commuting to Bowling Green State University in Ohio to finish her doctorate in psychology. “The next one, he tried what he does with his boys. He just STEEB FROM Cl Parents call late coach a mentor And whether you ran for him or not, Whitmore Lake athletic director Bob Henry said, Steeb made each student a priority. “When you teach at a small high school and you’re teaching six classes a day for 25 or 30 years, you come into contact with a lot of kids,” Henry said Monday afternoon. “And (Steeb) always put the kids first.” Jean Hornback learned that lesson early on. As the mother of three Whitmore Lake runners, she quickly saw the effect Steeb had on his students. “He cared about the whole student and wanted the best for them long term,” she said. “You could be a top athlete or the one who was out of condition but he always wanted to help his students as much as he could.” Fernando Ishi, a sophomore exchange student from Brazil, ran for Steeb last season even though he had never run competitively. But Steeb saw a runner in the young soccer player and encouraged him to join the team even after his first practice didn’t go as planned. “He told me, ‘If you keep it up, you’re going to get better - you’ve got potential,’ ” Ishi said. “He was always so positive. He was always pumping you up.” Parents spoke Monday night of a series of “Steebisms” that his runners often recited. They also said Steeb was responsible for his runners giving up soda because of the slowing effects carbonated beverages can have on race times. “The kids took a lot of what he said to heart,” Carpenter said. “That’s just how much he meant to him.” *)(>> ' H s h e r f u l u r e . D q t h e i n a t h r iwm.gi r l fiQotechiorg Girl Scouts. goes out and was yelling. Half of the team ate it up and other half look terrified. It was shocking to them.” The Mainkas sometimes bring their 7-month-old daughter, Abigail, to practice, further enhancing the program’s family atmosphere. Team parents baby-sit in the stands during long Saturday tournaments. “We all love the baby. We fight over holding her,” Gotham said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Presents A T H L E T E O F T H E W E E K Lara Roth ■ School: Hartland High School. ■ Local ties: The 18-year-old senior moved to Hartland 12 years ago. ■ Sports: Gymnastics and lacrosse. ■ Top spo rts m om en t: At age 12, Roth won the vault during club gymnastics. ■ This season: Roth's strongest on the beam and does every event but bars. She plays attack in lacrosse. ■ Ho bb ies : Snowboarding, going to concerts. ■ F a vo rite sub je c t: English. ■ School in v o lv em e n t: DECCA marketing club. ■ C om m u n ity in v o lv em e n t: She has been giving blood every 56 days for more than a year. ■ A th le te I a dm ire : Former Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes. ■ Academics: 3.1 GPA. ■ F uture : She will attend either Grand Valley State University or Western Michigan University, and possibly study law. BRIGHTON 7885 (ilrand River 810-227-1761 FOWLERVII.LE 8S0 S. Grand Ave. 517-223-9142 eoN IlA c j www.waldeckerauto.com , ts.S'* * »>• '^ii* mWOMMERICWSTni TH E V i 'RECEItt i Ffia GIFT WHEN YOU (HlIiEHASE S2S ON MORE. 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Industrial Ann Arbor lots of parking. 734-260-6291 ANN ARBOR! Must See, Georgetown 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. Avail now $970. 352-262-9641 Ann Arbor NE, 4 bdrm, living & family rooms, dinette, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage 734-995-1970 ANN ARBOR N E -A va ila ble now. 3 Bdrm condo, fully furnished. $1300. No pets. 734-717-9648 www.arbortown.com Attn! 1 Mo Free! 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car. Whitmore Lake 10min to Ann Arbor For details 734-663-7111 Avail. ISOOsf, very clean, 3 bdrm, all appliances, must see. No smoke/pet $1295/mo. 313-510-8635. EBERWHITE, Ann Arbor, 2 bdrm, V/ibath, llOOsf + basement, hardwood, garage, $1100. 665-9873 ISOOsf /2bdrm/2 bath condo.Pittsfield Twp Garage w/work out room 8 pool. Easy access to hwys 8 Ann Arbor $1100 734-819-0523. New 2 bedroom WATERFRONT Townhouse condo for rent/rent-to-own. Call 248.461.4300 $1,400/month Popular NE location, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, neutral decor, full basement, 2 car attached garage, exceptional value. $1300/mo. 734-645-3225 2, 3 8 4 Bdrm Ypsi Townhouses. $650-$890. Rent or Rent to own. Section 8 welcome. Rawsonviile 8 1-94. Call Joe 734-483-9983 Ypsi Twp 2 bdrm,1 bath, garage, basement, washer /dryer 6152 Columbia Dr. $975/mo. 485-0554 Eberwhite - 2 bdrm, laundry, no pets/smoke. $755/mo. 2 mos. free rent w/14 mo. lease 734-678-5289_______________ MILAN - 2 bdrm, C/A, appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, ref., no dogs. $650.734-439-4050 PINCKNEY-2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup. Heat included, $700/mo. 734-812-3094 Spacious - 3 bdrm, V /i bath, large living/dining, laundry $990-)- utilities. No pets. 734-662-5058. ANN ARBOR - Beautiful ranch on private estate, 2200 sq', 2 bdrm, 2 bath, huge living room, formal dining room, den, 2 car $2200/mo. 734-480-9162 Unique country setting, minutes, from downtown Ann Arbor- Apt 1: 2 bdrm,. Apt 2: 3 bdrm, $800 each. 734-761-2800 9-5:00 Mon-Fri. Rooms for rent also a large 1 bdrm apt., furnisned, cable, utilities. 734-323-1789; 483-7665 Ann Arbor East Side 3 Bdrm House. Large back yard. Newly remodeled. $1100. Call 734-994-3480 Ann Arbor Gem! W. Side 2 Bdrm,No Smoke, Patio, Fenced,AC,Garage, Dog OK. $1325. 734-646-8999 Ann Arbor NE King S c hool, 4bdrm, 3,5bath w/ master jacuzzi, 2600 sq' + finished walkout basement, wooden deck, gas fireplace, 2 car garage $2250. 734-665-9612. West side, 2 bdrm, $750/mo. includes heat. 734-665-2206 Whitmore Lake - House $750 8 Duplex $650 Nice 2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/ dryer. 734-878-6253. Lake Property and Recreational Rental ADORABLE Lake Home, Chelsea. 2-3 bdrm, 2 bath. No pets/smoke. $1100. 734-475-2819 Guest House on Belleville Lake, includes utilities 8 cable 1 bdrm, 1 bath. $950 734-697-6869 MANCHESTER 3 bdrm 1 bath 15 min to Ann Arbor, no smoke/pet, lake access. $1000. 428-8445 ANN ARBOR NE, Logan/ Clague Schools, 3 bdrm, 2000 sq.ft. 2.5bath, 1994 built. April avail, $2200/ mo. (248)370-8880 Ann Arbor-Quiet W. Side 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Finished Bsmt, garage, $1325. 810-632-4502 ANN ARBOR - Westside ranch, 3 bdrm, CA, basement, laundry, garage. $1175. RENTED YPSI - 4 bdrm homes, basement, updated, garage, must see! Sec. 8 OK. $1375 734-216-3302 YPSI 3 bdrm, 2.5 car nice neighborhood 1362 Fall River, $1100. Sec 8 OK. Avail Feb. 734-216-1640. Ypsi 3 bdrm house on Dakota St. Avail now, fenced yard.$900 734- 944-7101/313-999-4359 Y P S I -4 bdrm, 1.5 bath washer/dryer near EMU, $1400 +utilities 734-260-0865 YPSI - Avail now, 3 bdrm brick ranch, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $1095. 734-972-8587 YPSILANTI - Furnished Gorgeous! 4 bdrm, 2 bath 2.5 garage, 2,100sf Sec 8 OK, $1,625/mo. 734-788-3322 YPSILANTI TWP. - Newly decorated, 2 bdrm ranch, garage, $800/mo. No pets. 734-485-4773 Single occupancy rooms 2 blocks from U/M hospital 8 on State St. across from sports bldg. Utilities furnished. No smoke/ lease. Shortterm avail. $425/mo. Call 734-327- 6949 or eves. 662-3947 YPSI - Clean quiet, furnished w/refrigerators $290 includes utilities. 734-495-0883/730-6927 YPSI-Near EMU! Furnished room, share kitchen 8 bath, no pets/smoke. $330. 734-484-4014 m i i v e .com Everything Michigan Senior Housing Avail Now.611 N. Miami, Ypsi -3 bdrm, fireplace, 2 car garage.$950 +util ities,1st 8 last mo rent -f$200 dep ($2100 due at move in). (734) 434-7170 Chelsea Retreat ■ Rent or lease to own 4 bdrm w/ big windows, in woods, $1,750/mo. 310-924-7667 Portage Lake - 2 bdrm w/fireplace 8 large yard 734-994-0447 or 734-662-2315 Manufactured Housing-Rental Mobile homes for rent. Quiet iakefront community 20 min. from Ann Arbor. 734-323-3765; 734-864-1343 • Uncoki CorvoidMd Schods ^ ( I) •Huge.spadousivdeatyvd A Mapetmert homes ^ * • Ions of windows. Cental Av • Euro stytodset-ir kitchen. ^ dshMBsher ^ • Seconds from ford Lake 1|| Ertepaks (K • The tfestyto you deserve ^ - a price you con afloni Our Apartments are OUT OF THIS WORLD! 8990 Brookwood Ypsilanti Ml X OnTutdeHWbMwMn V Huron Mver Dr. 6 Textie ^ a ® tr f t r x D k w o o d ;i p ;i r I iii c ii I .h Open Mon-f ri S-5 QT) Professionally managed '' by Huntington Management biooliwoodapts1@sbc||lobal.iiet |fS W € € t€ S tY Deals h Town! UNIQUE 3,2 & 3 Baftroom Apt. Homes ■ On th a B u s lln p • Minutes from EMU & UofM • ^ A N D N E W Exterior* & Clubhouse • Pets Welcome When You Move In* Ann Arbor W. Side - 1 bdrm apt., clean quiet building. $625 includes heat. Cat OK. 426-7507 APT In Country, 1 bdrm, 1 mile S of Michigan Ave on Platt Rd on Makielski Berry Farm 734-434-3673 Apts in Ypsi Efficiency $425,1 bedroom $500. New appliances,utilities included 734.507.0244. Avail-1, 2, 8 3 bdrm apts. $575, $700, $900/mo., $800 deposit; Ypsi. 734- 997-9583, EOH, Sec 8 ok. Ann Arbor 5,000 -15,000 sq' W. Jackson Rd. Light mfg, assembly, warehouse w/office space. 1-602-553-1180 Ann Arbor Highly visible retail location downtown IK-2400 sq' on-site parking Phoenix Co 971-6850 BAXTER'S PLAZA Retail/Office. 3100sf storefront suite. Great Location! Zeeb Rd. at 1-94. Anchorage Commercial, 734-332-1110 Commerical warehouse 8 office for lease. 2400 sq', 3/8 acre fenced storage. Call 734-426-4400. FOR RENT SHOP SPACE, 1500 sf 14 ft ceilings. Utilities In- . eluded. Full bath, call Chris. 734-424-0460 Ypsi Twsp/Ford Lk Harbour Cove: Nice 2 Bdrm /2 Bath, boat slip 8 carport $875 734-788-7559 Office Space^Rent Dow n tow n w /p a rking 940-2,216 sq' offices. Phoenix Co734-971-6850 Duplex-Rental ACCESSA/IEW LAKE Bright, pristine, 2 bdrm, oak floors, 2/3 acre site. $895. 810-231-5041 Eisenhower Pkwy near Briarwood, 185 sf office + 88 sf storage, lots of parking. 734-260-6291 New Office/Warehouse Space - Many options. Yard space avail. US-23 8 M-36. 517-861-6742 ANN ARBOR - 1.5 Bdrm SALINE - 400sq' w/ firelofted apt. West side, place. Sound proofed $900, free utilities and room, $550+ utilities 8 laundry. 734-485-0829 taxes 734-429-9459 Ann Arbor 1st fir. 2 bdrm, w/basement, includes heat 8 water $850/mo. 734-662-6920 ANN A R BO R -2 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer, pets ok. Avail mid Feb. $950 includes utilities. 734-891-6989 AVAILABLE Clean, 1 bdrm, no pets, quiet area, 734-455-2661 Find it Here! In the classifieds. Evergreen Apartment Homes CaM Today! 734-971-2132 3089 Woodand His Dr. Am Art»r. Ml U8108 „m c K in le y ,„ W ISJ LIVE WORK SHOP PI AY W 'Irinited limr otfvi. L^II lor driciils. Efficiency Apt. $475. 1 bdrm $5o0. neat included. Near EMU. (734) 434-5147 Avail- nice, quiet efficiency, 1,2,3 8 4 bdrm. Amenities, Ypsi, no pets, starting@$ 375. 528-2163 AVAIL NOW!! I Depot Town 1 bdrm, I $425+security 8 utilities 734-663-8800 BEAUTIFUL Whitmore Lk I Large 2 bdrm. on private I park. Patio,C/A, new car- I pet 8 appliances. $655. I Specials! 313-350-5193 I Central Pleasant 1 bdrm, I for 1. AC, laundry, flex I lease no pets/smoke I $575 w/utilities 971-4758 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental Abbot Schools - Newer 1900 sq', 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath. $1450. 646-9706. All Appliances - 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. 1st mo. Free! $950. Ann Arbor. Call 810-229-2011 Ann Arbor - 3 bdrm, 2V2 bath. Chapel Hill condo close to U/M 8 Pfizer. No pets $1200 734-464-7037 Ann Arbor - 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, fireplace, attached garage, $1250. Close to EMU/UM. (734) 972-4267 Ann Arbor 3 Bdrm Condo w/ attached garage 1,000 sq. ft., 1 bath, all appliances, washer/dryer and partially finished basement. $1,200/mo. Near Briarwood mall. Call 810-813-9749 Ann Arbor-ARLINGTON PLACE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, walk-in closet, deck, garage. Quiet area on Huron Pkwy near Washtenaw. Pets OK. $995. 866-749-9967 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm w / 1.5 bath, balcony overlooks woods 8 stream. 1150 sq' remodeled w/ fireplace, A/C, etc. Near Pfizer 8 UM Hospital. No smoke/pets $800/mo. 734-995-0657______________ Ann Arbor - Clean 3 bdrm, new carpet, off-street parking, yard $900 + . 7^4-216-4823/ 734-994-9150 ANN ARBOR - Very nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath upper, wood floors, laundry, AC 8 deck. $1100. 429-1461 ANN ARBOR ★ W . SIDE 2 bdrm upper. Includes heat 8 water. Washer/ dryer.$925.734-476-7501 Ann Arbor W. side. Quiet area. Spacious 1 bdrm, laundry, parking. No pets Avail. $675 734-426-3724 Waterworks Business Ctr Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared business center from $375 Other space plans avail. Call: Gerry 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc., Broker. WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq.' 5 offices, large conference room + open area. Ready. Gerry, Ann Arbor Assoc, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. Residehttai Washtenaw-Rental DEXTER - Very Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, on 7 acres, 15 min to Ann Arbor $1300 734-426-9437 Downtown Ann Arbor Immediate occupancy 3 bdrm, 4 bath, AC, 1 car garage 1800 sq' $1200+ tenants pay ail utilities R E N T E D For Lease w/Option to Buy - 2200 sf home, w/master suite, jetted tub, granite throughout, fully furnished. Whitmore Lake area. Between $1600- $1800/mo. 734-449-9565. FOR RENT. Prime Site on Base Line Lake. Furnished, 2 bdrm and an office. 30 min. from Ann Arbor $1300/mo. 248-538-7143 Avail Fall - 4 bdrm, 2 bath house across from •* Big House! Includes free ' tailgates! New kitchen, wood floors, parking, laundry. (734) 741-5021 qrmaa(g>comcast.net 4 bdrm 2 bath $203/mo 5% down 20yrs 8% I Listings 800-619-3816 xR687 Newer house for rent, Ypsilanti Twp. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 car attached garage, full basement, appliances including washer 8 dryer. $1,500/mo + utilities. (734) 487-9091_____________ Rent to own Lincoln schools, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, partially finished basement. 2.5 car, $1250/mo. 734-323-4654 YPSI TWP - 3 bdrm w/ updates, fenced, appliances. $975 + deposit 8 utilities. 734-657-6535 * Ypsi Twp -4 bdrm, family room, C/A, fenced yard. refrigerator,stove. $1070. Sec 8 OK. 734-482-3910. Ypsi Twp. New 2400 sq' 4 bdrm, 4 bath finished basement, 2 car attached A must see! Sect 8 ok. $2200/mo. 847-847-8365. YPSI TWP 3 bdrm. Sec. 8, appliances. Avail Now! 291 Dakota, $1100. 734-945-6300 Residential Livingston-Rental Chidester Place Apts. Is NOW accepting Applications for 1 bdrm Apts Major Property Renovations Affordable housing for People 62/Older 8 Handicapped/Disabled. Rent Based on Income Heat 8 Wa te r Included Our Apts. Have many amenities to offer: • Spacious Floor Plans • Located on AATA Bus Route • Laundry facilities on site • Large Communi^ Room with activities • Emergency pull cords Open Monday - Friday Please call us at 734-487-9400 or visit us at 330 Chidester Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Equal Housing _________Opportuity________ Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental ANN ARBOR NE - UM Med Center, Pfizer, N. campus. Remodeled 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, new hardwood floors/kitchen. $1500/mo. 734-663-9888. ■ Dicken Woods - 3 Bdrm, hardwood floors, 1.5 bath, 2 fireplaces, ranch, fenced backyard. 2111 Stephen Terrace. Rent/ buy option. Move-in condition 734-604-9773 Grass Lake-4 bdrm home in the village w/spacious kitchen needs a good family. All appliances. 25 min from Ann Arbor. $900/mo. 734-461-9152 Homes for Rent Starting at $699 per mo. Close to 1-94 8 127 in Jackson. Sun Homes at Windham Hills 1-800-923-9581. Skyllne/Clayton Retailers Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Reef Club - Cozumel 1 week, dates avail. $650. (734) 323-3516 Wanted to Rent WANTED: 3-4 bedroom home, $900 Ypsilanti area. 734-483-9433 Rent to own. Brighton 3 bdrm ,1 bath, garage, bsmt,close to I- 96 8US23$1,100/mo. lst/iast/sec.248-535-7441 BRIGHTON - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, newly remodeled, $1100. (810) 923-6654 Brighton Ranch for Rent $ ‘H 0 0 -3 B d rm 1 Bath. jyothlmath<@hotmail. com Call 810-844-0560 zranch.blogspot.com 4 bdrm, beautifully refurbished, waterfront. Portage Lake, 2 car garage. $1000. 734-426-9437 Flartland 3 bdrm 2 bath newer home $1,200/mo. (248) 568-5691 PINCKNEY-Whitewood Lake, ISOOsf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, 2.5 car garage, $1500 w/ maint. 810-231-2778 PINCKNEY AREA-2 bdrm duplexes. $490 8 $550. No pets. 734-662-8669 Whitmore Lake Access Newly updated 3 bdrm. Many Xtras! Rent2own $1100/mo. 248-722-7158 k T T i " f T y y y T T T Cross Street Village Come home to affordable elegance in the restored historic Ypsi High School Unique 1 & 2 bdrm Apts, for adults 55i > g * Free Movie Theater ♦ Beauty Shop ♦ Heat included in Rent ♦ Near Depot Tov»n J 21 0 W . Cross Street 3 734.483.8300 ‘ certain income guidelines apply. Equal Housing ^ Opportunity I ( ^ 1 7 1 2 5 1 3 -0 3 Adoptions Birthdays Carpools and Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special end Public Notices Tickets Legals Adoptions T T T T T T T T T m ; 202 W. Ainsworth, Ypsi Newly renovated 3bdrm, 1 bath,laundry $98 5 /mo. Sec 8 ok 850-376-0925 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1,4(X) sq' new windows, kitchen 8 more. $500 security. $1,150. 734-658-8154 Able to rent. Depot Town Ypsi. 1400sqft, 3 bdrm, lots of hardwood. $850/mo. 810-225-0706 Abutting EMU campus on Washtenaw, 3 bdrm. house, enclosed yard, full basement, washer/ dryer, avail, now, no pets. $975 + utilities 734-769-3430 wkdays. BELLEVILLE COZY DU- Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 2 PLEX - Spacious 2 bdrm/ bath, 1500sf, fenced bath, appliances 8 ga- yard, near downtown, rage. $850. 734-260-1134 Avail now. 734-276-1119 RENT TO OWN Ypsi- 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath,734-657- 5657. 315 E Eisenhower Ste 100 Ann Arbor 48108 Rent while buying. Zero down, Ypsi. 734-330-1192 Rent w/ option to buy for new 4 bdrm house. 2.5 bath, 2 car. Avail 3/1. Call 734-775-3496 Salem Twp - Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath w/ garage, minutes from U-M $1600/mo. 734-476-8583 Saline - 111 McKay 3/4 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 car garage, new appliances/ carpet. $1500/mo. 734 216-6688; 734 323-7407 3-4 Bdrm newly remodeled homes listed in Ypsilanti Area. Call 734-480-0675. Rooms For Rent COZY, Available Brick 2 bdrm, oak floor. 922 Lutz Ann Arbor. $850+ Reid Real Estate 734-429-1100 Ann Arbor - 4 bdrm, 2 car garage, fireplace Pets/Section 8 OK. 734-564-9977 2 bdrm house for rent. 2 car garage, fenced yard, washer/dryer. Ypsi area. $850/mo. 734-657-3448 About 2 mi. W. of downtown Ann Arbor. 2 rooms avail. $500-$600. 734-735-7333 Ann Arbor Downtown $29/day, $159/wk, $649 8 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 Avail Now -Old Westside Nice quiet home on bus line, near campus. Big room $500 734-320-6665 CLEAN ROOM, in YPSI. $375/mo. All utilities included. 734-635-7220 Furnished in Depot town area. Share kitchen/bath. $350 per mo. utilities included.734-657-3448 1 Mo. Free Rent! 1 bdrm in 5 bdrm house. Laundry, garage 8 in-ground pool $350. 248-474-7993 Share kitchen 8 bath, w/4 near EMU $400 includes utilities 8 cable 734-717-5208; 484-4371 Silver Fox Age 50+ Accessible 2 bdrm Condo, attached garage private entry. Independent, yet gentle lifestyle. $800/mo Call Mary 734-476-7954 Share, Subtet Apartment and Homes EMU AREA -1 Roommate to share large, new house. Own room, 375+ 734-480-1526 A Fully furnished home to share w/1 adult male Smoker OK. Very nice. C/A. $550. 734-971-5765 Profesional In Saline w/ room for rent w/ own bath, washer/dryer, parking, $600/mo. (ultilities included) Sec. Deposit + 1/2 of 1st mo. rent References. Must love dogs. 734-429-7104 ROOM FOR RENT in condo w/attached bath. Great location. $450. Includes utililities, cable, laundry. 734-677-3115 2bdrm/1bath apt near EMU/Depot town. Rent $750/mo. Sublet from Mar. Ist-Aug 20th. Pets welcome! Contact Tara (734) 890-2026 ADOPT A fun loving married couple will cherish your precious child, offering a lifetime of endless love 8 security. Expenses paid. Please call Joanne 8 Nick® 1-877-227-0896 ? ADOPTION V A Happily Married Pediatrician 8 Established Artist will LOVE 8 NURTURE your child. Expenses Paid 1-800-990-7667 Karin 8 Robert Cemetery Lots and Monuments M US T S E L L I CHEAP 3 Section 22A Garden of Gospels cemetery plots at Washtenong Memorial Park 8 Mausoleum. (231)929-9638 Lost pure white Siberian husky with 2 blue eyes. Last seen Jan. 12 on Swan 8 Kane Road. Reward. 517-851-4089. Personals Wish I could be in there today Katelyn..] will always admire your altrustic personality and make toclay a day for yourself, you deserve it. Happy Valentines! Follow growth in Livingston County Y o u c a n k e e p t r a c k o f h o m e s a l e s a n d p r ic e s in L iv in g s to n C o u n t y b y c h e c k in g o u r w e e k ly m a p a n d lis t in g o f p ro p e r t y s a l e s . 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Keddle t e w H o m e GREGORY Patterson Lake I -V 1 / / 1 <?/ CHELSEA i l JACKSON ISIT THESE COMMUNITIES ONLINE AT WWW.MLIVE.COM/REALESTATE Y tru r-B e s t Local Real Es tate Informat ion W. Huron River Dr. D I R E C T O R Y .Arbor Chase * Wexford Homes 5001 Westminster Dr., Dundee US 23 South, east on M-50 (Exit 17) approx. 1 mile, left on Ypsilanti St., North of High School Homes from $165,300 734-529-7501 www.wexfordhomes.com Arbor Hills ►toII Brothers, Inc, Ford & Plymouth roads. Superior Twp. From The Upper $500,000's (734)332-1234 www.tollbrothers.com Arbor Woods ^Triangle Development Model - 4207 Center Valley Dr. Oft Carpenter between Packard & Ellsworth behind Target Ann Arbor $229,900-$290,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com <► i 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 Centennial Park Wexford Homes 1319 Bicentennial Pkwy, Ann Arbor South side of Textile, between State and Lohr. Homes from the $420’s 734-944-7777 www.wextordhomes.com 0 ..Chelsea Fairways ” r . Cook Properties 691 Park Lane Chelsea From the $230's 734-475-3800 www.rcookproperties.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 0 k Balmoral Park Condominiums ^Wineman & Komer Walk to Briarwood Mall Main St. North of Eisenhower From $240's 734-913-8661 www.Balmoralparkcondos.com .Blue Heron PointeTownhomes ^Centex Homes 6352 Trumpeter Lane-East side of Platt. S. of Michigan Ave(US-23 Exit 34) PMstield Twp. Ypsilanti From the high $ l5 0 's 866-637-0525 www.centexhomes.com 0 o Chelsea Springs R. Cook Properties on Duncan Drive between Brown & Old Manchester Chelsea Ranch condos from the $130’s 734-475-3800 www.rcookproperties.com Courtyards of Dundee R. Cook Properties 601 Powell Dr, Dundee Townhomes from $99,000 734-529-7970 WWW.rcookproperties.com Dundee Ridge R, Cook Properties 801 Buffalo Run Dundee From the $150’s 734-529-7722 www.rcookproperties.cxjm Dunlavy 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 Emerald Glen Wexford Homes W. of M-52 on Main St., approx. 1/2 mile, left on Elton, right on Territorial, left on Galloway. Homes from the $150's, Lots from $55,000 7734-428-8000 www.wexfordhomes.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.tieldstonevillagecondos.com Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300’s 734-213-6286 www.guentherhomes.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 exf.2 www.T h6GalleryA2.com Gallery Park (Luxury Townhomes) Wexford Homes 5503 Gallery Park Dr., Ann A rb o r-& io Township West side of Zeeb Rd., approx. 1/2 mile south of 1-94 (Exit 169) From the $250’s to Mid $400's 734-213-4100 www.wexfordhomes.com Gregory Farms Single Family Custom Homes Norfolk Homes Off W ylie Rd, between Dexter-Pinckney & Island Lake Rd. Dexter From the low $300’s 734-424-9973 www.norfolk-homes.com Harvest Ridge Guenther Building Company On US12 in the Village ot Clinton across from the High School From the $160’s. 517-456-8681 www.guentherhomes.com Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. Off E. Michigan Ave - E. of State St, Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline Schools From the $230-270's (734) 429-2440 www.petersbuilding.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 wwrw.hiddenlakeonline.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial From the $280's 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.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 MIddlebrook Meadows Guenther Building Company Sutton, E. of M-52, W ot Cccidental, on N side. North Adrian, S of Clinton From the $160's 517-266-8130 www.guentherhomes.com Milan Crossing Heathco Homes U.S. 23 to exit 27 (Carpenter Rd) South 200 yards on Carpenter/ Dexter Rd. Turn right on Kay Street into Milan Crossing 1183 GrayCt., Milan, Ml Starting from $150’s 734-439-8888 www.HeathcoHomes.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.mysticrldge.com North Meadows Guenther Building Company N, ot North Territorial, E. of Mast From the mid $300’s 734-424-0641 www.guentherhomes.com Pinewood Estates Dreamway Homes I-94 to exit 150 go south thru light to Arthur Drive go right Grass Lake starting at ]ust $149,900 (734)433-5462 or (517) 522-6828 www.dreamwayhomes.com Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergrove Townhomes LLC Bridge & Grove Rds., Ypsilanti Low $159,900 734-485-0550 www.brgcustomhomes.com Rosewood Village Condominiums Rock Construction 6325 Conifer Dr. oft 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. ot Michigan Ave) Saline From the mid-$400,000’s (734)944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com Stoneyfleld 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. 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Where patients come first ^ MERCK C8 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/dassifieds THE LIViNGSTON COMMUNiTY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007 PRINTING Customer Service: Excellent phone/ written communication with clients. Printing or Printsmith experience a plus. Send resumes to: Allegra Print b imaging 1283 Industrial Dr., Saline Ml 48176 Fax: (734) 944-3603 jjensen@allegra.net Ann Arbor's Beltanina Day Spa & Institute Seeking career-minded. Shipping Clerk -Mature, computer literate, 20-25 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri 4-7 and Sat 10-3 for retail store in Dexter. Email resume w/subject line of resume to packandmaiiplus2@ sbcglobal.net individual w/growth potential for skin care division. QB, shipping, phone sales, inventory. Enthusiastic & take responsibility. Work along side Asst. Director to build CO. Spa benefits. Salary commensurate w/experlence director© bellanina.com or fax 734-998-1311. www.belavi.com Harbor Freight Tools Head Cashier Immediate full-time potions available In our retail store. 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Check Out Service Specialist Established Internal Medicine practice is seeking a full time individual to fill a Check Out Service Specialist position in our Ann Arbor location. Individual must be multi-task oriented, organized, and possess good written and verb^ communication skills. Previous medical office clerical experience required. Medical assistant or equivalent experience preferred. Benefit package offered. Interested candidates should fax their resumes to: (734) 623-8590 Attn. Clinical Nursing Director or e-mail: mbondie@piim.org ,1 » ' » NURSING Direct Care As s is ta n t Medical Assistant Enjoy the work you do. 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, 734-663-5637. Medical practice in Ann Arbor seeks experienced Medical Assistant (MA). Good driving record and phlebotomy experience required. Mon-Fri; no nights, weekends or holidays. Fax resume to: (734) 975-0376. 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EOE Part-time position available - 20 hrs/wk in a premiere, assisted living memory care residence located in Chelsea. Position requires a person who excels at working with the older adult and would bring creativity, positive attitude, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills to the workplace. Musical talents are a plus! Flexible hours. Unique, flexible opportunity to drive patient outcomes as a true case manager. Join a nationally recognized home health care provider with a reputation for providing outstanding patient outcomes. Enjoy one-onone time with your patients while helping them meet their maximum potential. Our unprecedented growth - 91% in the last 18 months - has created this position. Apply at 805 West Middle, Chelsea, between the hours of 9am-4pm or Fax resume to 734-475-2055. E.O.E. M/F/H No on call requirement. Current Michigan RN license and CPR certification required. Minimum one-year experience necessary. Administration CDA or RDA preferred 4-5 days per week for a new, modern dental office. Please fax resume to 734-975-9035 or call 734-975-6700 Splash Universe River Run Waterpark Resort At the Holiday Inn Express 100 White Tail Drive Dundee AAAAM Brookdale Senior Living currently has the following opportunities available: RN/LPN Healthcare BILL RUN SPECIALIST DENTAL ASSISTANT Quality-oriented Ypsi dental office Join our team of professionals committed to excellence. Experience preferred Call 734-482-8500 HEARTLAND HOME CARE TEST SCORERS AWESOME SPRING Coordinator Clare Bridge of Ann Arbor Bachelor's degree in any field required. Retirees are welcome! Scorers are hired per project. Paid training! Hiring for projects with late March start. Both day and evening positions and interviews available. Monday through Friday work until projects ends. $10.40 per hour. Call 734-544-7686 between 9am and 4pm for more information. Measurement Incorporated EXPANSION Are you looking for a home with a co.? Our Ann Arbor location has openings for ambitious, hardworking men 8 women to start immediately. Openings all depts. Traveling RN/LPN Healthcare Coordinator Michigan Mitchell Home Medical has an immediate full time opportunity at our corporate office in Ypsilanti for a Bill Run Specialist. The ideal candidate will be detailoriented, have experience in a medical office environment and a working knowledge of prior authorizations and HCPC 8 ICD-9 codes. Excellent wages and benefits, including 401K. DENTAL A S S T , Exp., FT for Ann Arbor office. Fax resume to: 734-663-0905 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST FT. Must be caring 8 enthusiastic. Experience preferred but will train right person. Call 734- 663-6777. Fax 663-9820 Direc t Care A s s is ta n t AVG. $500 PER WEEK OR MORE If you are willing to "start now" on your future, call us "now". 734-389-0303 You will be responsible for oversight of our residents' healthcare issues and supervision of clinical support staff. Requires: RN or LPN state license and 2+ years of experience. Memory care and supervision experience is a plus. Fax resume, with job title in the subject line, to: (734) 572-1072 or email to hr@mitchell homemedical.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. EOE Assist and support special population adults in their home and in the community. $8.50 hr and good benefits. Home located near 23 and Ml Ave. Call 734-662-4685. Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing PT/FT, will train. Call (734) 845-6597 Career Education Mo v e Your Life Forward! Become a Medical Assistant in just 30 weeks! I Call Now! 1-800-675-7405 c J R o s s A Education Center www.go2ROSS.com • Financial Aid is Available to Those Who Qualify • H.S. 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Call: 734-699-3808 or 734-699-6543. Expand y o u r career w / Heartland Home Care Now Is the time to explore your options with Heartland Home Care. Due to large growth, we are adding to our team of talented Team members in the Livingston/ Washtenaw County areas and the Plymouth area. We offer an outstanding work environment wtth competitive compensation, an education assistance program and a comprehensive benefits package. Full time-Registered Nurse Case Managers SIGN-ON BONUS Full tim e - Physical Therapist fo r Ann Arb or, Saline and Monroe co un ty SIGN-ON BONUS Per Diem RN Case Managers also. To learn more about opportunities at Heartland Home Care, please contact Kim Trevas at 810-923-4562, email ktrevas@ hcr-manorcare.com, fax resume to 517-913-5902 or apply online at www.hcr- Integrated Health Associates is accepting resumes for full time, highiy-skiiled and experienced Nurse Managers. We currently have two open positions, at our Primary Pediatrics Office in Ann Arbor and at our Pinckney Family Care location. Candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent clinical skills, and be project/goal oriented. This position will provide professional clinical leadership and oversight, supervise the existing nursing staff, be self directed and able to work with team members to reach common objectives. Previous pediatric or family practice, clinical management and computer experience is required; must be licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Physical Therapist Assistant for home care in Washtenaw 8 Livingston counties. Please fax resume to 810-487-1338 OPHTHALMIC Assistants FT/PT positions available in a busy ophthalmology practice with multiple offices.Excellent benefits Pay for experience. Submit resume to Reed Vision Associates, PC 1180 N. Monroe St Monroe, Ml 48162 Fax 734-243-5613 dberner@ reedvislon.com RECEPTIONIST Busy Medical practice looking for a full time receptionist. Duties include switchboard operator, patient registration and other front desk responsibilities. Experience helpful but not necessary. Fax resume; Attention: Practice Manager 734-572-4503. Apply online at GLHHS.com or send your resume to Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice, 17940 Farmington Rd. Suite 205, Livonia, Ml 48152. Call 734-762-9300 or Fax 734-762-9600 with your resume. EOE Gr ea tULakes Home Health and Hospice We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Please e-mail your resume to IHA's Human Resources Department: employment® ihacares.com or fax to 866-282-8067. Personal Aids Spectrum Community Services is hiring personal aids for developmentally disabled adults in the Ann Arbor/Ypsi area. We require direct care experience 8 direct care training. Also should have a current CPR first aid card. Must be 18 yrs of age 8 possess a valid drivers license. $8.50- $9.00/hr. Contact Veronica 734-673-2428 or Tamera 734-334-0337 Receptionist/Technician - PT, for small animal veterinary clinic. Experience i preferred, can train. Resume 8 references required. Call or visit: Noah's Ark, 9841 Willis Rd. (734) 461-7387 Make US a part of your day! Registered Nurse C A LL IH A TODAY manorcare.com. EOE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ To Unload your EXTRA treasures. Place a Direc t Care A s s is ta n t Try a our Bulletin Board ads 810-844-2000 We're available 24/7 Provide support services for special population adults. Country home. We will train. $7.80 hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits, 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent734-424-9598 Daily Bargain Ad! As low as $1.00 per line IHA's Maternal Fetal Medicine is seeking a part-time (24 hours per pay period) RN. 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. Computer experience is required and OB in a high risk environment is strongly preferred. Must be licensed by the State of Michigan. Interested applicant may fax resume to: Traci Hamilton at 734-528-9263 or via email at traci_hamilton@ ihacares.com ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER..... mlive.com/aanewsads LPN PROGRAM Class seats avail Sept 2007- Michlgan/Ohio. 734-241-4141. " Within a few days of placing my ad in the classifieds I found a buyer for my PC." Die Oally Bargains - ‘the sweet spot' We’ll keep you connected to your community with complete local news coverage. IH A Call 810-844-2000 For home delivery, call 994-NEWS, or 1-800-589-6397. Jen R, Brighton or place on-line: mlive.com/aanewsads THE UVINOSTW CO.MMUNITYNEWS CouMtrtfo • CottMcnti • Ccw>: Find it Here! In the classifieds. W e Choosing Roche e a l l d r e a m o f d o in g b ig th in g s . S o lv in g im p o r ta n t p ro b lem s . M a k in g a d iffe re n c e . Im p r o v in g lives. Roche Be on the cutting edge of new technology, drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Roche is growing again and we have created several new positions to keep up with this growth at our state-of-the-art process development and manufacturing facility tor pharmaceutical active ingredients in South Carolina where we produce some of today’s most innovative, life-enhancing drugs. Our facility is a short drive from the cities of Myrtle Beach, Columbia and Charleston. Please take a few moments to review the following positions on our website www.RocheCarolina.com. Chemical Development Principal Scientist The successful candidate for this position will supervise 1-2 exempt reports and/or 1-2 non-exempt reports, plan and execute laboratory experiments, serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes organic chemists, analytical chemists, chemical engineers, Ouality Units, and Plant personnel as well as be the principal driver for technology transfer of these processes to our Pilot Plant and then into Manufacturing. Compile and analyze data, write reports and present data both internally and to other Roche sites. Develop practical synthesis of investigational drug candidates and provide support to the scale-up of these processes in the Pilot Plant. Candidates must be knowledgeable in state-ot-fhe-art synthetic organic chemistry and be familiar with various analytical methods (HPLC, NMR and MS). Requirements include a BS in Chemistry with 12-i- yrs of experience, MS with 9-11 yrs. experience or PhD with 3-5 yrs. experience. MS in Chemistry with 12+ yrs of experience or PhD with 6-8 yrs. experience is preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills are critical. Candidates must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment and successfully communicate across multiple disciplines within the organization. Chemical Development Scientist ll/lll In this position, the successful candidate will develop practical syntheses of investigational drug candidates and provide support to the scale-up of these processes in the Pilot Plant. Candidates must be knowledgeable in state-of-the-art synthetic organic chemistry and be familiar with various analytical methods (HPLC, NMR and MS). Requirements include a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with three to five years’ experience or a MS in Chemistry with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in tine chemicals or pharmaceuticals. A BS in Chemistry with 6-8 years experience or MS in Chemistry with 3-5 years experience in fine chemicals or pharmaceuticals is preferred. Chemical Development Scientist (2 positions) The successful candidates will develop practical synthesis of investigational drug candidates and provide support to the scale-up of these processes in the Pilot Plant. Candidates must be knowledgeable in stateof- the-art synthetic organic chemistry and be familiar with various analytical methods (HPLC, NMR and MS). Requirements include a BS or MS Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Good written and verbal communication skills are critical. Candidates must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment and successfully communicate across multiple disciplines within the organization. Two to three years of experience in process/synthetic chemistry is preferred. Analytical Development Scientist ll/lll — Chromatography or Spectroscopy (3 positions) As a Chromatography Scientist, you will develop and validate analytical methods under supervision; test raw materials, intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients; and generate analytical data to support pharmaceutical process development. The Spectroscopy Scientist will work with NMR, Near IR, mid- IR, Raman, and other spectroscopic techniques to support process development and manufacturing. Chromatography / Spectroscopy Scientist requirements include a BS in Chemistry with three to five years of experience with progressing responsibility and job competency or an MS with experience in fine chemical or pharmaceutical analysis. A BS in Chemistry with six to eight years experience or an MS with three to five years’ experience in fine chemical or pharmaceutical analysis with progressing responsibility and job competency is preferred. Experience with HPLC, GC or FTIR, titrator and personal computers is also preferred. Analytical Development Scientist (3 positions) These scientists will test raw materials, in-process control samples, and intermediates to support clinical supplies. These scientists also will develop and validate analytical methods, and generate analytical data to support pharmaceutical process development. Shift work is required. Requirements include a BS in Chemistry with 0-2 years of experience in fine chemicals or pharmaceuticals. A BS in Chemistry with 3-5 years or a MS in chemistry with 0-2 years of experience in fine chemicals or pharmaceuticals is preferred. Experience with HPLC, GC or FTIR, titrator, and personal computers also preferred. Roche otters relocation assistance, a competitive salary, and benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401 (k), pension plan, sick leave, vacation, holiday pay, and bonus opportunity. Interested persons meeting the above qualifications may apply on line at www.rochecarolina.com Roche Carolina Inc. is an Equal Cpportunity Employer. ...to transform discovery into care Biogen Idee is one of the fa ste st growing biotechnology companies in the world and a market leader in oncology, neurology, and immunology. We lead the se arch tor new treatments that make it possible tor patients in more than 90 countries to move c lo ser to the life they want. Biogen Idea's contributions have twice been acknowledged by the Nobel Prize Committee. IVvo blockbuster drugs lead our Impressive product lineup: RITUXAN® (rituximab) is the leading treatment tor B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas and recently approved tor Rheumatoid Arthritis. AVON EX® (Interferon beta 1-a) is the most prescribed product for Multiple Sclerosis worldwide. ZEVALIN® (ibritumomab tiuxetan), another treatment for B-Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma marketed by Biogen Idee. 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I THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C9 Quality Assurance Director C SM ‘ CSM, a Fargo ND based company providing ciinicai triai support services to pharmaceuticai companies, is recruiting for a fu ll-tim e QA Director. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, preferably in pharmaceutical contract manufacturing or drug packaging and labeling. Preferred candidates will have 3-5 years of QA management experience and working knowledge of equipment and computer validation. Primary duties include: plan, coordinate and manage the QA department, write and review SOPs and validation plans, maintain a CAPA program, and serve as a QA liaison between CSM and clients. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to Jessica Mather at apply@csm-plus.com or mail to CSM, 4733 Amber Valley Parkway, Fargo, ND, 5 8 1 0 4 . 5 A comprehensive two-year college dedicated to student, community g S and staff success is presently seeking an individual for the position of JJ 5 Regional Director, Innovation Centers of Expertise for Advanced Man- S S ufacturing. This individual is responsible for the leadership, direction, li ■p marketing, and implementation of a three year US Department of Labor p p grant. The College is located in the city of Ann Arbor, MI, a commu- ^ P nity of over 100,000 whose growth and vitality is supported through a fJ jj cultural enrichment of the arts, entertainment. Big Ten Sports, and the r U surrounding metropolitan area. This is a temporary position funded ^ U with outside funds. No continuing employment rights are inferred, ij iPg The successful candidate must possess a Bachelors degree. Master's sii degree preferred, in business, manufacturing, engineering technology It or related field and five years experience in advanced manufacturing, or li It R E G IO N A L D IR E C T O R IN N O V A T IO N C E N T E R S O F E X P E R T I S E F O R A D V A N C ED M A N U F A C T U R IN G Washtenaw Community College equivalent education, training and experience as determined by the Col- si 2 lege administration, equivalent of two years supervisory experience, ^ fj Application deadline is February 19, 2007. The initial aimual salary ^ j^. range is $66,030 - $72,633 dependent upon education and work experi- E ----------------------------------- a S a s s 5s ence with numerous fringe benefits. Apply in person er send completed official WCC Application for Employ- S ment and college transcripts to Washtenaw Community College, Office of S Human Resource Management, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, First Floor Busi- P ness Education Building, Room 120, PO Box 1610, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. !p 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 fg U States. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status will be required •J upon employment. For job po.stings and application materials see our web S S] site at http://www.wccnet.edu/inhs. S Phone: 134-913-3491. WCC is a smoke free campus, AA/EEO/ADA S ^W a sh te n aw Communitv Colleae S i s 17041124)1 R DIRECTOR OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIES Washtenaw Community College A comprehensive two-year college dedicated to student, community and staff success is presently seeking an individual for the position of Director of Student Development and Activities. This individual is responsible for the development and supervision of all facets of the comprehensive student development program for the College. Minimum qualifications: Masters degree, preferably in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, recreation or related fields, two years work experience in human (adolescents, adults, or senior citizens) development program/activities with increasing levels of responsibility, willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Initial salary range is $51,146 - $56,260 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is March 5, 2007. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form and transcripts to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Mi 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. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/iobs. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA employer ^W a s h te n aw romnuinity t ollegc 1711485-01 Opportunities in New Business Development Join Thomson Gale and become a part of our equation. We are an innovative reference information publisher and a business of The Thomson CoqDoration, which serves the world's information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, used by students and consumers in libraries, schools and on the Internet. Our company is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs - from homework help to health questions to business profiles - in a variety of formats - books, Web-based solutions and microfilm. We currently seek the following qualified professionals: B u s in e s s Development Manager The individual in this key role will negotiate the sale or license of Gale content to new third-party buyers with the goal of signing $1+million in new business within the first year. The successful candidate will develop qualified leads and conduct financial analysis of accounts including forecasts and accruals. Some travel required. At least 5 years' successful experience originating and negotiating high-revenue licensing contracts, ideally within the information industry, is essential. Job Code: FH06-128 C lie n t R e la t io n sh ip Manager The professional we seek will manage existing outbound content licensing relationships. Responsibilities include analyzing licensing agreements, monitoring account performance and developing/implementing strategies for maximizing revenue. Must possess 5+ years' information industry experience and the ability to conduct financial analysis of accounts. Job Code: FH07-004 These opportunities require a college degree and effective verbal/written communication skills. An understanding of copyright law, familiarity with the inter-workings and complexities of the information industry and a basic understanding of editorial processes and data delivery is strongly preferred. We offer competitive compensation packages, commissions/incentives and excellent benefits. Apply online to the job code indicated above at www.gale.com/careers X H O r / l S O M ---------- ^ ----------- EOE M/F/DA/ - AA RESEARCH NURSE Co-COORDINATOR WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking a FT RN to recruit study subjects from Children's Hospital of Michigan & Hutzel Women's Hospital for NIH funded research protocols. Duties: implement study protocols, monitor & document study progress, complete data forms in a timely manner. Collaborate with research nurses at other study sites. BSN, NICU experience, willing to work off- shifts/ weekends for protocol coverage. 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EEO/M/F/V/H. ■ Gilead Sciences is a worldwide biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes therapeutia to advance the care of patients sufjiring from life-threatening diseases. Glead is focused on the research and clinical development of antH'nfect/k^ and more recendy, cardiovascular and pulmonary therapeutics. Gilead’s recently acquired Westminster Colorado Research group is primarily focused on heart failure and is experiencing substantial growth. We are seeking highly motivated and tenacious individuals with a proven track record of achievement to join our multi-disciplinary drug discovery efforts. With a successful history of small molecule drug development, a vibrant and exciting corporate culture, and multiple locations in several of the most innovative areas in the world, Gilead offers a stimulating environment to grow and participate in the design and development of therapeutics to treat life-threatening diseases. S C I E N T I S T S / R E S E A R C H A S S O C I A T E S I N V I V O P H A R M A C O L O G Y Chosen candidates will participate in the research of an in vivo pharmacology group dedicated to running biochemical screening models, proof-of-concept models for target validation, as well as efficacy models to evaluate discovery lead compounds. Requires a BS/MS (Research Associates) or an MD/Ph.D. (Scientists); relevant research experience in a biological, physiological or pharmacological discipline; a basic understanding of integrated cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology; experience in the handling and dosing of rodents: an understanding of compound solubilization; working knowledge of multiple techniques for dosing rodents; rodent surgical experience; in vivo cardiovascular pharmacology experience: and experience with data management and reduction. Experience with in vivo imaging modalities and histological techniques would be a definite plus. (Req# D0~7002) R E S E A R C H A S S O C I A T E S - H T S Chosen candidates will support drug discovery efforts by playing a key role in HTS support; perform automated HTS assays that support drug discovery programs; conduct assay optimization, primary high throughput screening, hit profiling assays, and focused small molecule screens; collaborate with supervisory personnel in the development of research methods: operate custom-integrated automation systems; and prepare assay reagents and execute assays. Requires a BS/MS in biological sciences; 2-4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry; experience with HTS and assay development; a solid understanding of modern HTS assay technologies; and experience using laboratory automation equipment (Req# DO-7001) G 1 L E AQ We’re an equal opportunity employer. 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Contribute to study reports by providing statistical analyses of study data and prepare tables and data displays. Qualified candidates shouid send resume to: Onur Baser, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Michigan, Michigan-Surgical Collaborative for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Department of Surgery, 211 N. Fourth Ave., Stes. 2 A&B, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. The University of Michigan is a Non- Discriminatory/ Affirmative Action 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. CENA's, Direct Care Workers, COTA's, Rec Therapists or Psych majors preferred. Full or part-time morning, afternoon or midnight shifts with rotating weekends available. Cali 810/227-0119 ext 212 or 206 for an interview. Accounts Payable The job is for a full-time person to pay invoices. Experience in YardI preferred. Please apply in person at: 49000 Denton Rd., Belleville. Accounts Payable The job is for a full-time person to pay invoices. Experience In Yard! preferred. Please apply in person at: 49000 Denton Rd., Belleville. Research Investigator For University of Michigan Radiology to obtain grant funding in medical image registration & segmentation; publish/ design/ apply entropic registration & segmentation research/methods. Req. Ph.D. Biomedical English + 1 yr. experience as Research Investigator or post-doc research fellow to inc. experience publishing entropic registration & segmentation research in biomedical engineer field. Resume by mail: Donna Eder, U-M Radiology, 1500 E. Medical Center, UH B1F510, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0030. 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Excellent communication skills are required. Send resume by 2/20 to: Personnel, HIV/AIDS Resource Center, 3075 Clark Rd., Ste 203, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or by email to: harc@r2harc.org CFO Non-Profit seeking exp. CFO. Responsible for directing operations of 6m budget: income cnts; cash mgt.; financing/ investments. Min. 7 yrs exp. req. Non-Profit and/or CPA preferred. Email resume and salary req. to administrationi® comcast.net Full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities available. Apply online today. careers.homedepot.com The Home Depot is :in liqual Oppiruiniiv Kinploycr. Biliiigu.il L.imlid.uei .ire encniir.igcil to .ipply. Available positions may var$' by store. 1712898-02 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. C IO I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CENTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bowling Green State University The assistant director supports and promotes the Center's Interest in community and economic development. The position assists the Director's short- term and long-term planning and decision making by identifying and providing needed information and professional advice. The position also requires putting the Director's plans and decisions into action and/or procuring the necessary resources. In doing so, the assistant director coordinates the conception, selection, design and completion and/or delivery of the various applied research, management training/development and projects undertaken by the Center, and is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and management of those activities. Minimum qualifications: A Master's degree in economics, business administration, strong understanding of administrative rules/law and understanding of local or state government agencies and agency "politics.", three to five years management/leadership/ administrative experience; two years experience with daily use of common word processing and data management programs in a networked environment; and two to four years research and report writing experience. Official transcript(s) will be required of final candidates. Full-time administrative staff position. Administrative Grade Level 15. Minimum Salary $40,998. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Full benefit package available. To apply: submit cover letter with e-mail address, resume, and names/ addresses/ telephone numbers of 3 professional references to Office of Human Resources (Search L-60687), 100 College Park Office Building, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0201. Review of applicants will begin on March 2, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. (419) 372-8421 (http://www.bgsu.edu/ offices/ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO employer/educator. Chemistry deCODE genetics ... is creating the next generation of medicines that matter. We are currently recruiting talented individuals in the following disciplines; • Safety Pharmacology/ Toxicology • Medicinal Chemistry • Analytical Chemistry • Computational Chemistry • Formulation Sciences Please see our website for position descriptions 6 requirements, (www.decodechembio. com/careerschemistry. php). Email resume to: jobs@decode.com Please include job title in the subject line. deCODE will arrange interviews with selected candidates in Ann Arbor, March '07 Development Director - Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Teen Center The Neutral Zone was founded by teens to provide Ann Arbor area high school youth a venue for needed social, cultural, educational, and creative opportunities. The Neutral Zone is looking to hire a full-time Development Director to manage major gifts, corporate giving, grants, special events and annual giving. Minimum of 3-years successful fundraising and development experience with a nonprofit. Proficiency with development database. Excel and Word necessary. Advanced degree preferred. Qualified candidates send a resume and cover letter to: John Weiss, Executive Director Neutral Zone 310 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 fax: 734.214.9997 U U U i U EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES WORKER This new two-year project is an exciting opportunity to work in innovative career and educational planning program for homeless families. Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, group services, adult education/learning, and employment strategies needed. Experience working with lowincome and diverse, multi-problem families desired. Resume to Employability Services Coordinator, SOS Community Services, 101 S . Huron, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Fax: 7 34^5-8739. Email; michaelw@soscs.org EOE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hospice of Lenawee is seeking a dynamic individual to replace their retiring Executive Director. This individual must possess the vision to guide this rapidly growing organization toward accomplishing its goals for the future as it marks completion of its 25th year of fulfilling its mission of providing the highest quality of life for those living with a lifelimiting illness, and bereavement services for Hospice families and the Lenawee County community. T he successful candidate will have 5 to 15 years healthcare or related leadership experience, including experience as a senior management level executive. Hospice management experience strongly preferred. Visit our website hospiceoflenawee.com Please submit confidential resume to; Nancy McHugh, Executive Director, Hospice of Lenawee, 415 Mill Road, Suite 4, Adrian, Ml 49221 FLEET SUPERVISOR Under the direction of a higher classified employee, plans, organizes, directs, reviews and evaluates the activities related to Fleet Services of the county, including the efficient and effective operation of a central garage utilized to maintain and repair vehicles. Supervises the labor and schedules for work done by garage staff and work done by outside contractors. Solicits quotations for services and equipment in accordance with County policies and procedures. Possession of a high school diploma. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in, Engineering, Facilities Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or other discipline related to the work. A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in motor transportation, garage operations which includes inventory control, personnel management, budgeting and or fleet management. Completion of an application form on-line at www.eWashtenaw.org or by visiting the Washtenaw County Human Resources Department, 220 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. EOE/AA Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Try a our Bulletin Board ads 810-844-2000 GRANTS A S 9 T PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR Provide admin support for Development Consulting Services. Must have 3-5 yrs direct USAID project mgmt experience. Visit www.wdl.umich.edu/job IS&T Manager American 1 Federal Credit Union in Jackson, Ml seeking IS8T Manager. Successful applicant will posses bachelor's degree in IT, 5 yrs. mgmt. experience & minimum 7 yrs. IS&T experience a must. Financial institution and/or Symitar experience a plus. Only qualified applicants need apply. Submit resume 8 salary requirements to: American 1 Federal Credit Union HR Dept. PO BOX 370 Jackson, Mi 49204 No Phone Calls Please Smart shoppers turn to The Livingston community News to find aii the shopping bargains. Call 734-994-NEWS or 1-800-589-6397 to subscribe. •• TBK J.IVTOLS-nWC O M M U N IT Y N EW S Research Laboratory Specialist Lead The University of Michigan has an available position of Research Laboratory Specialist Lead in Ann Arbor, Mi. Position requires a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology & 4 mos. experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher. Candidate should also have; 1) 1 peer-reviewed journal article in cancer-targeted dendrimer technology; & 2) 1 peer-reviewed journal article in protein stability & activity. Job duties: Conduct research on adjuvant vaccines based upon nanoemulsion technology as well as on dendrimer based targeted cancer therapeutic technology. Perform analysis of protein/ immunogen ability 8 activity. Conduct toxicity studies. Publish results of research in peerreviewed journals. Train students 8 postdoctoral fellows in laboratory techniques. Qualified candidates should send resume to C.A. Verweij, Michigan Nanotechnology Institute, 9220E MSRB III, 1150 W. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0648. A Non- Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. SITE MANAGER SR S Fluid Control Group has immediate opening for its Chemical (I)ontrol Contract in Montague, Ml. Responsibilities include overseeing daily chemical mgmt. activities. Candidates must have a minimum 2 yr. technical degree or 4 yrs Industrial Mfg. experience. Candidate must be proficient in MS Word 8 Excel. Email resume to bproxmire® solutionrecovery.com or fax B. Proxmire 734-426-9016 Social Work House/Program Coordinator for large Human S e rv ice s Agency. CLINTON location MSW or related MA; or related BA and 2 yr. of related experience in a child caring agency. Excellent benefits. Reply to: Human Resources-03, Holy Cross Children's Services, 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton, Ml 49236. EOE. www.hccsnet.org Graphics 8 Advertising Co. looking for motivated Sales Rep. Potential to become Sales Manager. Salary plus commission 8 benefits email resume: kaylee @signaramabrighton .com T H O IV I S O r s I ---------- ------------ Student Resources and Women's Center Specialist II (Two Positions Available ) Responsible for coordinating and delivering services primarily for At Risk students. These services provided include case management, group and individual, and evaluation and approval. These are temporary positions funded with grant funding. No continuing employment rights are inferred. Minimum qualifications: Masters degree in Human Services, Educational or other related field, equivalent of two years full time work experience in Human Services area. Initial salary range is $37,201 - $40,921 (dependent upon education and work related experience) with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is March 5, 2007. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form and transcripts 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 Fax: 677-5415. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: http:// www.wccnet.edu/jobs. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA TEAM FACILITATOR 30 hour per week position to facilitate Wraparound process for families with foster, adoptive and kinship children who are at risk of disruption. Strong skills in communication, teaming and facilitation essential. Bachelor's degree in social work, with LBSW or eligible for LBSW, valid Michigan drivers license and one year experience in the mental health field required. Send resume to: Kim Batsche- McKenzie, Livingston Community Mental Health, 3760 Cleary Drive, Howell, Ml 48843. ____________ EOE_____________ THERAPIST, FT position with full benefit package. Minimum 4 yrs postmasters degree 8 license required.Prefer someone with prior experience in an outpatient behavioral health program. Job requires local travel for in-home visits 8 evening hours. EOE. Please send resume 8 cover letter to Catholic Charities of Jackson, 1522 Jo y Ave, Jackson, MI 49203. Fax 517-783-1986 or email ccoj@comcast.net________ Independent Medical Sales - Local territory fax 260-471-2797 email bill @acemedicalsupply.net INSURANCE SALES Farm Bureau Insurance a billion dollar, multi-line insurance company seeks self-motivated individuals with a history of achievement in the Washtenaw County area for agent postlons. 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The position will be filled no sooner than March 5, 2007. Our ideal candidate will have sales and marketing experience, proficiency in outside sales and a desire for growth and success. If you are interested in joining the winning team at Livingston County's Own 93.5, please send your resume or inquiry to: dpfatt@whmi.com or mail it to WHMI, P.O. Box 935, Howell, Ml 48844, attention: Debbie Platt. WHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AARON'S HARDWOOD, Seasoned, split,delivered /stacked. 4x8x18. $80 or 2 for $150. 734-730-1146 English Budgies - $75 ea. or 2 for $100. Blackmask lovebirds, $125. Other birds avail. 419-825-5831 FIREWOOD 1/cord Oak U-Haul $50. (810) 227-6293 FIREWOOD Seasoned hardwoods. $75 face cord. Delivery available. 734-663-2595 KILN DRIED Mixed Hardwoods $100. Air Dried $80. 517-629-9218 Seasoned Firewood - Oak 8 Ash, cut, split, delivered. $65 unit, 3/$165. 585-2620. Sunbelt Career Opportunities Freebies Golden Retriever Pups AKC/OFA $400-$450 419-485-4027 mcdonaldgoldens.com GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS AKC, OFA. Beautiful. Shots, dews $500. 989-865-8682 Himalayan Persian 8 wks old. Champion bloodlines 517-783-5158 JAC K RUSSELL Puppies, 8 wks, dewclaw, tail docked, vet checked, 1st shots, 5 male, 1 female $400. 248-431-7198 ENGINEERS/ ARCHITECTS/ DESIGNERS ENR TOP 500 Consulting Engineering firm in New Orleans and Houston is seeking Project, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation/Controls and QA/QC Engineers, Architects, Buyers, Designers, and Project Controls/Schedulers. Background in Refinery, Petro-Chemical, Upstream Oil and Gas Production, Mining and/or Civil Works preferred. Company offers potential for long term growth and advancement, stable work environment, challenging assignments along with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Forward resumes to: Waldemar S. 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WRC: 517-5482200 TABLE, COFFEE - Marble top. $22,810-225-4430 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 hems 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 Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment Snowblower Craftsman 2 stage 13HP, 33", electric start like new, $799. 734-717-0944 Machtn«rTool and Heavy Equipment COMMERCIAL PAINT SPRAYER - GRACO 3500 airless, tips, gun b hose. $1200. 734-476-4359 Merchandise Wanted Wanted- Old cars, trucks, farms and construction equip. 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(734) 302-4006____________ Computer Desk Modern, Metal 8 Glass $160 734-434-7979 Freezer - Industrial Imperial heavy duty upright. Frost free. Like new! $350/best. 734-728-0885 GUITAR - Ibanez Artcore hollow body electric, like new, $285. 810-231-1194 ICE BOAT - Original DN style must sacrifice, $300. 734-216-2291 Reciprocating Saw - Bosch 1634VS. Never used $100. 734-302-4006 Wall Unit - 4 pieces black contemporary, $299 734-434-7979 ‘arm Supplies and Equipment ‘srmer's and Crafter's Market Jvestock, Feed and Seed ^lu^se^y Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants ^t$, Supplies, Grooming and Training hiding Horses, Equipment and Stables Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training AKC/OFA Labrador Puppies, English champion bloodlines. $350. 734-368-2765 BOSTON TERRIER PUPS 3 Females, 3 Males Very Cute Health Guarantee $650 Call after 5 (734)854-2142. BOXER PUPPIES - AKC Fawn w/black mask Family raised Taking deposits (517) 861-1161 Firewood and Wood Stoves Chocolate Lab Pups AKC, Champions hips 8 eyes guaranteed. Shots 8 wormed 269-342-8676 Aaron's Apple Oak 8 hickory seasoned firewood, 4'x8'x16" $80. 734- 429-5534/734-528-1516. F in d it H e re ! In the classifieds Jack Russell Pups,JRTCA reg. Smooth coat, small, 1 female, 1 male, 6 w ks. 426-5071; 734-645-2968 Maltese 8 wks old AKC, vet checked, 1st shots, wormed, ready to go 231-839-4971 (Studio) MALTESE AKC female, 4 months old, very tiny! Shots up to date. $1200. 734-429-0176 Best Mattresses @ Warehouse Prices. 734-665-8900. vanwinklemattress.net Dining SetCherry, Table, Hutch 8 6 Chairs, $2900. Secretary, Mahogany, $600. (734) 665-2229 MATTRESS - pillowtop still in plastic, warranty. Can deliver. Must Sell $95 734-231-6622 Stanley girl's complete white bdrm set w/ mattress, $700. Wooden white twin girl's bed w/ mattress, $200. 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Dealer participation may affect consumer cost Must take retaj delivery from new 2007 dealer stock by 2/2EMI7. 5. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. kKludes delivery, processing and handbng fee ($620 Cars & $645 Trucks/Vans/SUVS) Excludes taxes, teense, title, and ^ipbcable dealer charges (doc fee^. 6 Based on preUrninary Toyou-estimated 34 mpg hwy and on a U 18.5-gaNon fuel tank. Actual maeage may vary. 7. Tax credit kmited to new ptschases only. Used vehicles sales and leased vefsdee are nc4 eligible to daancredR. Amount cffcrerM is subject to IRS regulations n affect at the time of purchase and change subject to changes in applicable Federal Tax Laws. See pariiaoatng dealer for dettili 8. New 2007 PiiusModeil 224. Lease end purchase option $12,990.’ 9. 2007 kneliiChoiceS, kK.www.lntellChoice.com; Large Class-Al Trim Levels. 10. New 2006/2007 Highlander Hybrid. No down payment with approved credit through Toyota Fmanaal Services-Tier k, I&H. Not al customers wl quality for lowestrate See participabng dealer for terms arid concitions. Must taxereta^delrvery from new 2006/2007 Highlander Hybrid dealer stock by 2/284)7.11. ReoateofferedbyToyotaMotorSales. U. S. A. Inc. To qu^ you must have g^duated from an accredited tour-yeercolege.ixyverslty or registe^ nursing degree program du^ the last two years or ^aduate from such a school/program within the next sn months. Rebate wl be appkad on lease contracts first toward the amounts due at lease stgrsng or dekvery, with any remamder to the c«xtalized cost reduction. One rebate per lease transaction. Lease contract must be dated otfweenApnl 1,2006 and March 31.2007. Only available on new untitted Toyota models. ToyckaFnandal Services College Graduate Lease Program is avatatxe on approved credh to qualified customers leasing new unMed Toyota models through partidpattng Toyota dealers and Toyota Financial Services. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available in al states and is subject to change or termination at «iy time. See your participating dealer for details. Toyota Rnenoal Services is a serwce mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. ’ NO SECURITY DEPOSIT subject to appr^ credit through Toyota Financial Services/To^Leese Trust (TLT Ml&0F4-Tier I PLUS customers ONLY. Excludes state and local taxes, tags, registration and Me. and instaance. License and applicable fees are extra. Lessee may be charged for excessive wear based on Toyota Financial Servtoes/Toyota Lease Tnist (TIT Ml & OH) standards for normal use and for mileage kt excess of 36.000 miles at the rate of $0.15 per mile. M‘jst take retail delivery from new 2007 dealer stock by 2/28/D7. INDIVIDUAL DEALER PRICES MAY VARY. Expiration for this ad is 2/28/07. S EE YOUR GREATER DETROIT TOYOTA D EA LER TODAY! ■ u M r i n iU r lM i' 3 7 4 5 J a c k s o n R d . 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Nissan Altima '00 - One owner, 68K, $5700. 517-763-8344, Ann Arbor Chevy S-10 Blazer '94 120K, lots of new parts, $1400. (810) 623-1182 CHEVROLET '97 Single Dodge Caravan '96 - cab, 8ft bed, V6, camper, Extra clean, 7 passenger high mi, trans/motor rebuilt $2150 734-717-9186 auto. 150K, $1850/best. (734) 395-7381 Valentines Day cuddlies, Unreg. 8 Reg. ABCA Border Collies, Merles, Trl's, black/whrtes. $300-$550. 734-260-2820 Buick LaSabre '97 Custom - Welt maintained, no rust, 118K mi, $3000. 734-971-6339 Pontiac Grand Prix '07 - Auto, A/C, pwr, 9K, warranty $15,500. 484-0849 Ford Aerostar '92 - 133K., $1,500/best. Dodge Caravan '96 - $400/best, 734-270-2172 Import Automobiles 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 Snovmobiles, Equipment and Service Recreation and Travel Vehicles FORD TAURUS '95 Low Mileage, $1995 New battery, brakes & starter. (810) 599-6780 Honda Accord EX '02 - 45K, sunroof, side air bags, $12,200 320-2752 Mazda 626 '90 • 4 door, clean VA car, manual, 32 mpg, air, 92K. New front suspension. $2495/best. Carfax. 734-646-2556 Honda Accord EX '04 V6, beige w/leather, 20K, $16,900. 734-260-1987 SAAB SE Sedan 99 66000 miles, 4 door, automatic, excellent condition, blue exterior, grey interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, AB S, Air, radio/cassette, bucket seats, CD changer, CD, cruise control, heated seats, moonroof, power locks, power seats, power w indows, $7500. pmcraig448@gmail.com, (734)668-4051. Chevy Suburban LT '02 - Chevy Silverado '03 Ext. Excellent cond, 4x4, 78K auto, CD, 39K, 1 owner, miles, gray, leather, $10,600. 734-484-9901. $15,500. 734-649-6619 ------------------------------- ^ Ford F-150 4x2 '95 - Very Honda CRV EX 02 AWD reliable & clean. 8 ft. bed. FORD E-250 EXT CARGO '06-22K miles $15,975 Money Maker, Babyl Lou Lariche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 loaded sunroof 48K mint 127K. New tires & trans. $13,600. 734-474-6370. $3500. 517-404-9423 Honda CRV EX '04-AWD, 5 speed, 38K, black on black, fully loaded, 6 CD. $15,900. (734) 358-7888 FORD F-150 '98 139K 2WD, 6cyl, ext cab, stick, 5 speed, 6' bed, covered. $4600. 734-717-8527 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL EXT '99 - Fully loaded, excellent condition, duel sliders. 97K mi. $4,950. (517) 673-5120 Vehicles Wanted Mistubishi Eclipse '93 - Runs great, moonroof, auto, w/ alarm, $1200/ best. (734) 477-0001. HONDA CIVIC LX '97- Silver, 4 door, 113K mi. Runs & Drives Perfect. $4200. (866) 436-5558 Volvo C70 Coupe '01 - 54K ml., new turbo 0-125 mph. 5-speed, 27 mpg/ hwy $8500 734-890-2545 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo '02 - V8, 4WD, well kept, original owner, $11,000 734-320-7533 Vans and Buses Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra '94 - only 74K mi, clean, good shape. $1200. 734-262-0905. Honda Civic EX Coupe , '98 - Auto, 99K, Black, rear spoiler, moonroof. $4800/best 517-442-2435 Lincoln Navigator '98 - Fully loaded, 109K, silver, $8500. 734-604-0899 VOLVO S-70 '98 -Dark green, 4 door, A/C. New tires, Only 62K miles. $5,495. (734) 995-1511 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 Honda Civic '03 First $9,995 Takes it! Lou Lariche Chevrolet www.Switchtolariche.com (734) 453-4600 MAZDA TRIBUTE '05- Priced to sell $9500,4 cyl, 3.2 engine, extra features, call 248-486-5482 Volvo S80 T6 '00 Loaded, $10,000. 734-368-5667 Toyota Sequia '04 - SR5 leather, roof, JB L , 32K, $24,300. (734) 368-4735. CHEVY VENTURE Warner Bros '01 128K excellent condition, MAROON/GRAY Air/CD/cruise/vIdeo sy s tem $6500/best. Don't let the mileage fool you on this gem!! Excellent shape and runs great! Act fast because this won't last. Warner Bros edition with lots of extras. (734) 637-7598. AACHEN AUTO Cash paid up to $15,000. Buying running, repairable, wrecked or junk vehicles. Free towing. www.achenauto.com 663>4388 484-0508 TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads/ Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. 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ANN ARBOR NEWS COMMITTED ■ Co n n e c t e d ■ Comp l e t e BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP SERVKE coMMinio.cB ^ N E lotmaEHMFeHPim ANN ARBCfeNEWS READERS' CHOICE AWARDS HQIWiS) GDOPE? R E D T A G S A L E ON ALL PARKED DEMOS AND REMAINING 2006'S NOWISYOURCHANCETOSAVE! Stk# MODEL MILES WAS .. H36011 C'0ou6p eC, Aivuitco EX 1 2768 *20,105 H3S983 'H0y6b rAid,c Acuotord rt 22f ;' *31,685 H35470 R'0ea6r e nOtedrtayinsmsenet ySy sLteXm ^ 98*^^*26,240 |«35816 '07 Accord LX V6 Sedan, Auto 4255'■ *25,795 H35937 4'0 C7yl .,A Lecacthoerr, dSe dEaXn, Auto 40881 *25$45 h7,888" *27,900' *24,288' *22,850" *22,699" 07 ACCORD SE 4CYL Lease For i ' '07 Q7 H G ^ Y S D Imoort Center 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor 734-761-3200 www.howardcooper.com *3060 Down 36 .month * $3997.34 due at delivery w/transfer of license. Lease is 36 mos, 10,000 miles per year ; i = C 3 P = ! ! 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State, Ann Arbor 734-761-3200 www.howardcooper.com * $1070 due at delivery w/transfer of license. Lease is 39 mos. 10,000 miles per year * $1189.91 due at delivery w/transfer of license. Lease is 39 mos. lO.cioO miles per year ^ e a is On Remaining Touan^s SAVINGS as Much as *9,088 Call for Detail^ HOURS: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30-9:00, Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30-6:00, Sat. 10:00-4:00 www.howardcooper.com 1711213-02 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/. 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