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Join us March 4 at Caribou Coffee on Union Lake Road in Commerce from 7- 8:30 p.m. for a discus-sion on the book Prague Winter, a memoir by Madeleine Albright. Upcoming book selec-tions will be discussed. Chapter #135, Oakland County Lakes Area, is a local chapter of Moth-ers & More, a national nonprofit organization in support of mothers — because moms need playgroups too! This is a free event, open to the public. Adults only, please. Register by call-ing 248-238-0561 or visit groupspaces.com/mmocla

All are invited to a Spaghetti Dinner on March 1 from 5-7 p.m. The dinner will include a spaghetti dinner with a homemade meat or marinara sauce, garlic bread, salad, beverage and dessert. Price of ad-mission is $7. Proceeds to benefit the Milford Senior Center. The lo-cation is at the Milford Senior Center located at 1150 Atlantic Street in Milford. For more information call Nancy Hinzmann, Senior Cen-ter Director at 248-685-9008 between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Friday.

If you would like to be part of the White Lake Farmers’ Market in 2013, applications are now out. The Farm-ers’ Market is open May 4 through Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. You can find the application at www.whitelakefarm-ersmarket.weebly.com or visit us at www.hu-ronvalleyrec.com and click on farmers market. If you have any ques-tions about becoming a vendor, please contact Kevin Lawrence at 248-755-1195 or via e-mail at alaw4196@aolcom

The day started bright and sunny, like any other Michigan winter day, but quickly turned unpre-dictable, cold and snowy. Time was ticking down; the bus was loaded and we ventured to the annu-al event on February16, the Polar Plunge. Fra-ternal Order of Police, F.O.P. Lodge #128, was on the ultimate mission,

Area Police Officers Take A Plunge to Raise Money for Special Olympics

Three police officers from the Lakes Area Lodge, Officer Bob Stephens, Officer Joe Stephens and Officer Jeff Gomez, took the Polar Plunge into the Detroit River February 16. Through the Polar Plunge fundraiser, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #128 raised $2,500 to support the Michigan Special Olympics. (CURTIS DROG-MILLER/DROGMILLER PHOTOGRAPHY)

not to serve you or I, but an organization in need of support: the Michigan Special Olympics.

This year’s event co-chairs were F.O.P. Chair-man, West Bloomfield Officer, Bob Stevens and Walled Lake business owner, Dale Uranis. This year F.O.P. Lodge #128 would have three offi-cers taking the plunge into the Detroit River at Milliken State Park on the Detroit Riverfront. The Lakes Area Lodge

officer plungers were Bob Stephens of the West Bloomfield Police De-partment, Joe Stephens of the Lathrup Village Police Department and Jeff Gomez of the Or-chard Lake Police De-partment.

The F.O.P. Lodge #128 not only raised mon-ey for Michigan Special Olympics, they also wore special shirts in memory of West Bloomfield Of-ficer Patrick O’Rourke who lost his life in the

line of duty on Septem-ber 9, 2012. This year’s plunge was dedicated in honor of Officer O’Ro-urke and his family. Members wore special event shirts with the back of the shirts displaying Officer O’Rourke’s name and badge number 55.

“The Lodge does many charity fundraisers, but, this event The Plunge for Special Olympics is our main event,” Co-chairs Bob Stephens and Dale Uranis said. “We love to

help kids and children; it’s really rewarding and most of all the kids need the money.”

F.O.P. Lodge #128 raised over $2,500 at the plunge this year. Dona-tions may be made until March 1 at Dales Custom Jewelry, 933 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (248) 669-4320. The F.O.P. Lodge #128 will proud-ly present a check to the Michigan Special Olym-pics on March 6.

The Huron Valley Council for the Arts has teamed up with local high schools to help re-cruit student volunteers. The council currently works with Walled Lake Northern, Lakeland and Milford High Schools.

Lisa Merglewski, vol-unteer coordinator at the Huron Valley Coun-cil for the Arts, began working at the council in 2011. Her agenda: recruit honor students, something that has never been done at the council before.

“It hadn’t been done here before, and with high school students of my own, I know the im-portance of community service with the honor students program … and I know how capable high school students are and I thought it was a perfect match,” Merglewski said.

To date, student vol-unteers have partici-pated in council events like the Artist Market-place at the Bogie Lake

Volunteer coordinator Lisa Merglewski stands with student volunteer Katie Meyer from Milford High School.

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Greenhouse, the holiday extravaganza and their classical concert series. Students also work in the council’s art shop.

During the classical concert series, which runs once a month be-tween January and April, student volunteers set-up and breakdown the instruments and gain an hour of community ser-vice time.

And the students ar-en’t the only ones do-ing some good. At the holiday extravaganza, proceeds raised during the show’s intermission went to a charity of the student’s choice, Heifer International.

“It just made the show warmer, friendlier and more of a success,” Mer-glewski said. “Students were greeting patrons, working as ushers, tak-ing tickets, selling tick-ets, they ran intermis-sion and handed out programs.”

In return for their work, Merglewski and the staff of the council reward students with things like raffles, where they raffle off things like

art shop gift certificates, Van Gough tour tick-ets and more. This year, Merglewski will also be nominating students for the Kohl’s Cares Schol-arship Program, for a chance to win a college scholarship.

With 40 annual events that the council hosts each year, there are 9,700 volunteer hours that need to be filled for the council’s regular op-erations.

“It takes almost 10,000 volunteer hours a year to operate and host all of the community events that we do,” Merglewski said. “It’s so inspiring be-cause all of these people just give up their time so unselfishly because they believe in art and cultur-al events and the support of it and keeping this out in their community.”

And honor students aren’t the only ones who are encouraged to vol-

unteer. The council also offers opportunities for special need students as well as senior citizens.

For more information about the Huron Valley Council for the Arts or to learn about volunteer opportunities, contact volunteer coordinator Lisa Merglewski at 248-889-8660 or visit www.huronvalleyarts.org

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When and why did you begin consulting and training?

“Wow, over two decades ago. At the time I was at a university and the presi-dent of the university would have me go places in his stead and it kept happen-ing. He was a friend with Retired Gen-eral and Secretary of State Colin Powell at the time and he asked me if I would mind working with him on a campaign called America’s Promise. Shortly later I became the co-chair for that movement and one thing lead to another and my classroom just got bigger and bigger.”

How would you best describe your presentation and training style?

“Being that I’m an educator, my dis-sertation was on that I can teach anyone anything once I get your attention, a part of education that we haven’t paid a lot of attention to. We have content and we have a message, however we haven’t always done the best at getting the atten-tion of every single student.”

What kinds of things do you speak about during each of your presentations?

“I don’t stray too far away from two major topics: my expertise in educa-tional excellence and serve and leader-ship. Each of my presentations involves messages of accountability and respon-sibility. That’s the one thing that doesn’t change during any message that I give, but the rest of the message depends on the focal points that I get from the or-ganization.”

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Why do you enjoy the Q&A portion of each of your pre-sentations so much?

“I love that exchange. There are peo-ple just sitting in the audience and they think ‘wow this is great’ but they have questions, personal questions and when you allow them to ask that question they feel like it’s really relevant. A lot of people communicate, very few connect and one of the ways that I connect is by going to the audience and asking questions.”

What is it that you enjoy so much about being able to educate people like you do?

“Just being able to help and inspire people. But it’s more than inspiration … people don’t know that all educators should be enthusiastic and inspiring with their content and should connect students

to other students and connect students to the subject, but they should also connect themselves to the students. Ultimately I love meeting people and engaging.”

What do you think makes a good educator and expert and speaker?

“Head, heart and hands. Head for best practices and knowing that we never re-ally know it all. We’re constantly learning new things and new ways to presents. Hands for knowing it’s hard work. Edu-cators have to understand that it’s not a

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BY OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF MICHAEL BOUCHARD

As Michigan residents, we know our winters are unpredictable. This year, the temperatures have fluctuat-ed greatly, and sadly, we have already seen tragedies here in Oakland Coun-ty. Our residents need to take neces-sary precautions when going out in winter weather, whether it is for rec-reational purposes on an ice-covered body of water, snowmobiling, or driv-ing on winter roads. One good rule of thumb to always keep in mind is “When in doubt, don’t go out”.

Low temperatures and snowfall will make for dangerous driving con-ditions on our roads. Prior to depar-ture, you must thoroughly clear your vehicle; all windows, mirrors, and headlights, of snow and ice. Failing to fully clear windows, mirrors and headlights results in poor visibility for you, the driver, while fully clear-ing all other lights and side markers is critical to allow other drivers to see and react to your signals. Also, your license plate needs to be clear and legible for lawful operation of the ve-hicle.

The posted speed limit does not necessarily apply in inclement weath-er, so incorporating extra drive time into your travel plans is essential, as you must reduce your speed on icy roads. Maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles is critical if you or another driver lose control of your vehicle. While it is wise to carry a cell phone in case of an emergency, it is best to not use it while driving.

On Oakland County’s lakes, ponds, streams, and trails, there are abun-dant winter recreational opportuni-ties. Whether ice fishing, skating or snowmobiling, you must use caution. There is no ice that is 100% safe. Ice should be at least 5 inches thick mini-

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mum for general use (fisherman, ice skaters, and foot traffic), and 8 inches thick minimum for travel by snow-mobile or Off Road Vehicle (ORV). Check the ice thickness with an ice spud, auger, or cordless drill. Snow-mobiles, ORVs and vehicles on the ice increase your risk of falling through, especially at night. Signs of unsafe ice include: moving water near a stream, river, unseen spring or inlet, slushy areas, depressions in the snow, heavy snow, or white or black colored ice.

If you go out on the ice, try to take a partner with you, or at least make sure you leave a travel plan with someone who can call for help if you do not return. Check with someone who has experience with a particular lake or pond before you venture out on the ice. Plan ahead for an emer-gency by bringing safety items, which may include: cell phone, whistle,

rope, ice pick or awls, screw driver, hand flares, flashlight, and a throw-able PFD. Dress appropriately for changing weather conditions.

If you hear the ice crack or detect unsafe ice you should stay spread out, immediately lie down, which will dis-tribute your weight, and crawl back to safer ice by the same way you came. If someone falls through the ice, do not run to the hole. First call 911 and get help on the way and then use a pole, branch, rope or any other handy ob-ject, which can be extended to the victim from a safe position. You can-not help if you also become a victim.

If you fall through the ice, try not to panic, as this will only hinder your self-rescue actions. Call out for help and kick your feet while getting your hands, and then arms, up onto safer ice. This is when the ice pick or screwdriver will help you with your self-rescue by digging it into the ice to help you pull. Continue to “swim” up onto the ice far enough to crawl or “roll-out” to safer ice.

Snowmobiling is also a popular wintertime activity which comes with it, inherent dangers. Please observe the following rules of snowmobile safety which could prevent a terrible tragedy. Always keep your machine in top mechanical condition, making sure your head and taillights are fully functional. Always wear insulated boots and protective clothing includ-ing a helmet, gloves and eye protec-tion. Never operate on a street or highway, and when approaching an intersection, come to a complete stop, raise off the seat, and look for traffic.

For more safety information, please check our website at www.oak-landsheriff.com, or like us on Face-book at Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office.

Deputies were dispatched to an alarm at Cottage Inn Pizza in the 29000 block of W. Fourteen Mile. When deputies ar-rived they found that the front window had been broken out. After searching the inside deputies found that the safe had been broken into. There are no suspects at this time.

The White Lake Fire Department was called to Wildwood Street where a 33-year-old Waterford resident was injured after falling off a platform onto the ground. The victim was taken to the hospital where they found a nail had struck his brain from a nail gun he had been using.

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Walled Lake officers were on the look-out for a silver sedan driving erratically Feb. 13. Officers located and stopped the vehicle and placed the driver under arrest for driving while license suspended. The vehicle was impounded and license plate was confiscated. Driver was later released.

Walled Lake officer responded to as-sist Wolverine Lake Police on a suspicious person Feb. 16. A LEIN test indicated the subject had a misdemeanor warrant out of Walled Lake and was placed under arrest.


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vOLuNTEER WORKShOpNest Box Monitor Volunteer Train-

ing will take place on March 3 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at Wint Nature center located in Independence Oaks county Park at 9501 Sashabaw Rd. in Clarkston. Work-shop participants learn how to monitor next boxes at six Oakland County Parks from April - August. Information will be provided about bird species, monitoring techniques and other requirements. Vol-unteers will be assigned nest boxes and record statistics about the birds using the boxes. Cavity nesters such as the Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow and House Wren benefit from these efforts. Call 248-858-0916 to register.

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On Saturday from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. at all 33 metro Detroit Salvation Army thrift store locations will be having their annual March Mayhem Sale. This will include 50

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Proceeds from all stores benefit The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center, an indepen-dently funded, 180-day residential reha-bilitation program for adults.

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Need to sell your stuff? For only $20 a table, you can sell your new or slightly used items. Tables are 8’ and are limited. If you would like multiple tables, please visit one of our three registration loca-tions in person. Our online registration system will only allow you to register for one table. Register online at www.huron-valleyrec.com or in person at either Lake-land or Milford Pools & Fitness Centers. The deadline to register is March 6. The sale is March 9.

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Maple Sugar Programs are March 2 and 9 at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. March 3, 16, 17, 20, 23 and 24

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New government sta-tistics are out – the major cause of death, bigger than all forms of cancer com-bined, is heart disease. So, just take care of your heart, right? Easier said than done.

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When we eat a double cheeseburger and fries, we all know this is not good for our heart or our waistline. So when we eat a whole grain sub and “hold the mayo,” how can that possibly be bad for us? Most of us struggling with weight are actually health conscious. We have tried fat free diets with little results. This “Heart Healthy” diet is filled with wheat and gluten. Maybe it’s time to go gluten free.

Are we experiencing a “gluten gain”?An increased waistline can be a visible

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Walled Lake Western High School (600 Beck Rd. Walled Lake 48390) is hosting a Volleyball Marathon Fundraiser on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. The event will end March 23 at 7 a.m. All funds raised will go to Friendship Circle, an organization that pro-vides assistance to fami-lies with special needs. The event will include vol-leyball, inflatable games, a DJ, dancing, games, hyp-notists, comedians, food, prizes and more.

This event is open to any student that raises a minimum of $100. Prizes will be given to the top five student fundraisers. To raise money, students need to complete and

Milford Community Garden to Host Kick Off Meeting

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sign a contract and pick up a Volleyball Marathon packet. Packets will be available during all lunch-es starting Feb. 25 and must be turned in by the end of school March 20.

Every person who do-nates to the Volleyball Marathon will be en-tered in a raffle for a $200 Amazon gift card. Online donations are accepted at www.wlwvbm.com. Every student that attends the fundraiser will be en-tered in a raffle win prizes.

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BIRThDAy DR. SEuSS Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday

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We’re hosting a Craft Night for adults on the first Monday of every month at the Commerce Library from 6 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Come and get into the crafty spirit with other like-mind-ed people. Bring your own supplies and we will provide a cozy environ-ment. For more information call 248-438-8163

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Board has planned a bus trip for the April 7 Detroit Red Wings’ game against the St. Louis Blues. Bus leaves Clara Miller Park at 11 a.m. Game time is 12:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per seat in section 203. Pay in ad-vance at the Village Hall, 425 Glen-gary, Wolverine Lake.248-624-1710. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 5.

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The Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education is offering Archery Parties for kids ages 7 and older. Parties can be Monday - Friday nights. The cost is $10 per person for an hour, $14 per person for two hours or $18 per person for three hours. All times require a minimum of four kids.

Participants will learn the founda-tions of archery. All necessary equip-ment is provided. Parties are at the Apollo Center. Call 248-676-8451 to book a party today.

White Lake resident Kathy Smith never imagined when she began writing that her words would someday be turned into a book.

Smith, who began writing in 1972, wrote poetry verses about her family and life experi-ences.

“My writing really helps me express myself and helped me to grow out of the shell that I was in,” Smith said. “I never thought I would become a writer, but since I began, I have re-ally grown in my skills.”

Her recently re-leased book, The Hulk of Cranberry Lake, is a children’s book aimed to teach kids about bul-lying and its effects. The book follows two animals, a swan and a goose.

The book developed when Smith and her husband moved into a

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new neighborhood in White Lake. Shortly after moving in, Smith was inspired by the ac-tivity of the geese and swans that would con-gregate at the lake just behind her house. One day she began taking photos of the animals and their activity and would pair them to Bi-ble verses or sayings.

“My niece was the one who inspired me to write a book,” Smith says. “It’s just a real good story with a good moral to tell kids.”

The book is avail-able for sale online at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. For more in-formation on Smith visit her website at www.inhisarms.net

The Milford High School Theatre Company is proud to present And Never Been Kissed as its winter the-atrical production. This play, writ-ten by Aurand Harris, is a teen-age comedy about love and life in the 1920s. Flory Patterson is almost 16 and never been kissed but not for lack of trying as she devotes every moment to attracting the opposite sex. Involved in the hilarious pro-ceedings are Flory’s best friend, her understanding mother, her matter of fact little sister and the sister’s equally matter of fact friend, and, of course, the boys: disdainful Charlie, unattainable Douglas, eager Gilm-ore and, finally, the divine Phillip. With its fast pace, clever dialogue and unusual situations, you are sure to enjoy this timeless comedy. The laughter and story will warm your heart during these cold winter days.

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Milford high School ju-niors Sarah Reed (left) and Amelia hayes (right) paint the set for the winter play, And Never Been kissed, a 1928 comedy about love and life. The play is set to run March 1 – 2 in the Mil-ford high School Center for performing Arts. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Zane Kemper, Milford High School photography student

MHS Winter Theatrical Production of And Never Been Kissed9th through 12th graders who audi-tioned and began working with the script in December. In addition to the cast, there are several student crewmembers that are working hard to paint, costume and organize the show.

Please join us for this entertaining and comical theatrical event (PG-rated). The curtain will rise in the Milford High School Center for Per-forming Arts at 7 p.m. March 1 and March 2. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Go to www.mhsperformingarts.com for information and to order tickets on-line. Tickets will be sold online from Feb. 1 to March 1 at 3 p.m. After March 1, all remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $2 more each. If you have questions, please email Megan Weeks at [email protected]


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Khalil Malone was Mott’s leading scorer with 15 points, while Quincy Norman had 13.

Mott fell at home to Grand Blanc in the KLAA Lakes Conference Tournament final Feb. 22.

That same night, Cen-tral bounced back with a 38-35 victory at home over South Lyon.

WALLED LAKEWESTERN

As hot as Walled Lake Western has played late-ly, Grand Blanc has just happened to be hotter, or in this case un-defeated.

The Warriors (12-6) fell on the road to the Bobcats, 65-59, Feb. 19 in a KLAA Lakes Con-ference Tournament semifinal.

Meanwhile, Western rebounded with a 45-42 victory over Plymouth Salem at home on Feb. 22 thanks in part to 10 points from Harris.

WALLED LAKE NORTHERN

Walled Lake Northern split two KLAA cross-over matchups this past week, including a 58-35 victory at home over Brighton on Feb. 22.

HURON VALLEYMILFORD

The Mavericks first fell on the road at Novi, 45-38, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, as the Wildcats used an 18-10 run in the fourth quarter to pull out the win.

Josh Corey had 11 points for Milford (11-8), while Jason Hugan had 9.

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Huron Valley Lake-land scored two victories this past week as it looks

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Lakeland then took care of business at home with a 54-45 victory over Livonia Stevenson as Brad Govan scored 14 points for the Eagles while Troxell had 12.

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Two losses this past week have Walled Lake Western beginning dis-trict tournament play this week on a three-game slide.

The Warriors (12-8) began their week with a 38-30 loss at Novi (18-2) on Feb. 18.

Erickah Woods led Western with 10 points.

Western then fell on the road at Northville, 42-22, on Feb. 21 as the Mustangs improved to 15-5.

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Huron Valley Lake-land split two games this past week and will await their next opponent in the MHSAA Class A Dis-trict Tournament thanks to a first-round bye.

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WALLED LAKE NORTHERN

Walled Lake Northern dropped two games this past week and now hopes a first-round bye will aid it in the MHSAA Class A District Tournament.

The Knights (5-15) began their week with a 38-35 loss at home to South Lyon on Feb. 18 as Caitlin Crowley finished with 18 points.

Northern then fell at Livonia Churchill, 44-37, on Feb. 21.

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Huron Valley Mil-ford split two games this past week as it will have a first-round bye at the MHSAA Class A District Tournament at Fowler-ville.

The Mavericks (7-12) began their week with a 44-37 loss at home to Livonia Franklin on Feb. 18.

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Walled Lake Central earned its second victory of the year in a 60-50 win over Wayne Memorial on the road Feb. 21.

The Vikings’ last vic-tory came Dec. 6 when they defeated St. Cath-erine 61-34.

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Walled Lake Northern also took on host Novi in the other pre-regional game Feb. 25.

The winners from both pre-regional games are scheduled to face each other tonight at Novi Ice Arena.

Meanwhile, rivals Hu-ron Valley Lakeland and Huron Valley Milford faced each other in an MHSAA Division 2 pre-regional game Tuesday at Hartland Sports Center.

The winner will face host Hartland on Thurs-day in the pre-regional final.

The Hartland Re-gional Final is scheduled for Saturday, where the Hartland pre-regional and Novi pre-regional winners will play each other at Hartland Sports Center.

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MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS -SANDY SHORELINE ON WALTERS LAKE!•3 bed, 2 ba, fin. walkout, fp, needs TLC• 3 story deck, 2 car detached gar, shed

#212095693 • EXT. #266

$199,900

INDEPENDENCE TWP.

MORTGAGE RATES ARE AT HISTORIC LOWS, HOUSE PRICES ARE ON THE RISE AND THERE ARE TOO FEW

HOMES ON THE MARKET... IT’S A GREAT TIME TO SELL!

2900 Union Lake, Suite 210,Commerce, MI 48382

NICELY MAINTAINED CONDO IN DESIRABLE WHETHERSTONE COMMUNITY•1,576 sq ft, 2/3 bed, 2.5 ba, GR - fp, bay dining •Loft/library, ff laundry, bsmt-egress wind., 2 car

#213015879 • EXT. #226

WHITE LAKE TW

P.

$169,900

ASSOC. BEACH & DOCK ON UNION LAKE!• 1696 Sq ft, 4 bedroom, 1.5 Bath, large fenced lot

• Living room, kitchen/nook with appliances• Great room, family room with wet bar, 2 car garage

#213004904 • EXT. #260

WEST BLOOMFIE

LD

$114,900

MAIN LAKEFRONT ON ALL SPORTS CASS LAKE!

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

deck, seawall, dock, 2 car#212125092 • EXT. #214

WATERFO

RD

$499,900

PENINSULA LOT - 240’ OF FRONTAGE - ALL SPORTS ELIZABETH LAKE!

• 3,724 Sf, 4 bed, 2.5 Bath, granite kitch w/appl.• GR w/FP, fam rm w/drwall to deck

•Lib/den, cath mstr ste w/bath & deck#212127436 • EXT. #289

WATERFO

RD TWP.

$649,900

OUTSTANDING VALUE - SHARP UPPER RANCH CONDO

• 990 Sq ft, 2bd, 1ba, cathedral GR/dining-deck• Granite & ceramic kit-appl, cathedral master

• Laundry room-washer & dryer, attached garage# 213003687 • EXT. #220

$59,900

WATERFO

RD

RANCH HOME ON FENCED LOT – OUTSTANDING VALUE!

• Foyer, great room with skylights & ceiling fan• Snackbar kitchen - appliances, 3 car heat garage

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

WATERFO

RD

$59,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION BY MODERN CRAFT HOMES IN HILLS OF BOGIE LAKE

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

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

COMMERCE

$339,900

RANCH HOME ON FENCED LOTGREAT LOCATION

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

• Part finished basement, central air, 2 car garage#213014696 • EXT. #255

ROYAL OAK

$144,900

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON ALL SPORTS WOLVERINE LAKE!• .39 Acre - 76 ft. Sandy Shoreline

• Walled Lake Schools• Sewer at Street

#213015942 • EXT. #291

COMMERCE TWP.

$89,900

ALL SPORTS UNION LAKEFRONT BUILDING LOT

• 210’ Deep, 45’ Sandy Shoreline, Walk-Out Site• Utilities, City Water and Sewer at Street

• Walled Lake Schools, Build Your Dream Home#212055074 • EXT. #264

COMMERCE TWP.

$359,900

80’ OF SANDY SHORELINE ON ALL SPORTS CASS LAKE!

• 2 Separate -Build-able Lots, Newer 2 Car• Exist 3 Bed , 2 Ba, GR, Stone FP,Vaulted Florida

Room, Family Room, FF Laundry #212084822 • EXT. #279

WEST BLOOMFIE

LD

$539,900

10+ ACRE HORSE/HERB FARMWITH CIRCA 1880 FARMHOUSE

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

#213015868 • EXT. #201

COMMERCE TWP.

$374,000

– WEST BLOOMFIELD –BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS CONDO, LARGE KITCHEN W/NOOK, 2 WAY FIREPLACE – FIN. LOWER LEVEL

213013581 $139,900

– HIGHLAND –SOUTH BAY SHORES LAKES ACCESS

FINISHED BASEMENT213014534 $319,900

– WEST BLOOMFIELD –CASS LAKE CANALFRONT – SPACIOUS KITCHEN – HW FLOORS – DOORWALL OVERLOOKING CANAL

213011383 $299,900

– HIGHLAND –RANCH HOME ON WOODED HALF ACRE

FINISHED LOWER LEVEL213012150 $160,000


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MILFORDGreat home with 3 beds; 2 baths; 2 car detached garage on generous lot across street from Milford Pond. Open floor plan with kitchen, family and dining area; living room; family room with fireplace all on nearly a half acre walking distance to downtown, library and YMCA. $189,000.00

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BRENDEL LAKE - 380’ OF ALL-SPORTS LAKE FRONTAGE3126 sq. ft. Spectacular views of All-Sports Brendle Lake from every room in the house! 4 private balconies w/ electric storm shutters, turret w/ breakfast room, large open floor plan w/ 3 bedrooms & 2.1 baths. Your own Shangri La! $484,900 MLS:213000717

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

END YOUR SEARCH!End your search w/ this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath charming Colonial home! Formal living & dining rooms, family room w/ natural fireplace, 1st floor laundry, full finished basement, updates t/o house! Door wall leading to patio w/ deck & pool! $179,900 MLS:213004628

Christine Atkinson

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

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

61 ACRES / 1000 FT OF LAKE FRONTAGE

SPECTACULAR RANCHCommerce-spectacular ranch with over $60k in updates. Formal entry, granite kitchen w/ss appliances. Formal dining, stunning flooring, new lighting, crown moulding t/o, updated main bath, closet systems in all bedrooms, master suite w/brand new private bath, finished walk-out ll w/storage. Deck w/lakeviews. Freshly painted inside and out. Gorgeous landscaping. Move in ready. $249,900

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The synopses for all Highland Township Board of Trustees Meetings, including the Special meeting held at 7:00 p.m. on February 19, 2013 are available at the Township offices or on the web: www.highlandtwp.com - Government – Twp. Clerk – Board Meeting Synopsis

Mary L. McDonell, MMCHighland Township Clerk

SC: 02-27-2013

PUBLIC NOTICEIn compliance with Michigan Public Act 451 Section 324.3112a, the City of Wixom, Michigan, hereby provides notice that as a result of a blockage in the sanitary sewer system, approximately 400 gallons of raw wastewater overflowed from the sanitary sewer to a storm sewer, from approximately 1000 hours to 1128 hours on February 18, 2013. Notification was made by the City to the Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality and the Oakland County Health Department. There was no report of property damage and the environmental impact appears to be negligible. Refer any questions to United Water at248-960-0870.

Michael P. HowellPublic Works DirectorCity of Wixom

S.C. 2-27-13

1. Synopsis for the February 12, 2013 Regular Township Board Meeting. The above synopsis shall be posted (in its entirety) at the following locations:

(1) Office of the Township Clerk 2009 Township Drive (2) Main Township Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail (3) Township’s website www.commercetwp.com

Vanessa Magner Township Clerk

Notice of Posting For

Charter Township of CommerceTownship Board

SC: 02-27-13

LEGAL NOTICES

Highland Township is accepting applications for a part-time Building Official/ Ordinance Supervisor (approximately 30hrs./wk) in the Building Department. Applicants must be a registered building official and building inspector, plan reviewer, oversee inspection process assuring compliance with building codes and Township ordinances, review and approve building blueprints and documents. Submit application/resume by March 7, 2013 to the Highland Township Supervisor’s Office, 205 N. John St. Highland, MI 48357, fax to (248) 887-1937or email to [email protected] Call (248) 887-3791, ext 6 for more information.

Publish: February 27, 2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLANDPART TIME BUILDING OFFICIAL

ORDINANCE DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

WEST BLOOMFIELD$2,400,000

Architectural masterpiece in gated community!

212078176 248-851-4100

NOVI$925,000

Custom upgrades, Hardwood floors,finished basement!

212118253 248-851-4100

BLOOMFIELD$699,000

Exquisite ranch withopen floor plan.

213010467 248-851-4100

SOUTHFIELD$150,000

Updated 4 bedroom colonial with over 2400 sq ft!

213014984 248-851-4100

WATERFORD$146,900

Great home on corner lotwith lake privileges

213014401 248-851-4100

BLOOMFIELD$135,000

Lovely floor plan with large living room & dining room

213001444 248-851-4100

COMMERCE$429,900

Beautifully decorated 4 bedroom home!

213012822 248-851-4100

WEST BLOOMFIELD$414,900

Elegant cape cod with great floor plan!

213011297 248-851-4100

FARMINGTON HILLS$399,900

Great historical home on almost 2 acres!

212041014 248-851-4100

NOVI$239,900

Unique contemporary homewith finished basement.

213012786 248-851-4100

ROYAL OAK$226,000

Great bunglaow onalmost 1/2 acre!

213015817 248-851-4100

NOVI$214,900

3 bedroom brick ranchwith open floor plan!

213014681 248-851-4100

WALLED LAKE$165,000

Beautiful & well maintained2 bedroom condo!

213015799 248-851-4100

WALLED LAKE$164,900

Adorable 3 bedroom homewith Hawk Lake Privileges!

212094652 248-851-4100


2 bedroom home on treed lotwith lake view!

212097467 248-851-4100


Custom 3 bedroom home with wrap around deck!

212124120 248-851-4100

MILFORD$319,900

Gorgeous 3 acres, 4 bedroom updated colonial

212103374 248-851-4100


Desirable ranch condo with spacious kitchen

213010364 248-851-4100

WEST BLOOMFIELD$2,200,000Beautiful view of

Walnut Lake!213003262 248-851-4100


4400+ Sq. Ft. ranch homefully furnished!

29147684 248-851-4100


Totally updated homewith deck & full basement.

212127048 248-851-4100


Fantastic end unitwith finished basement!

213014017 248-851-4100

NOVI$177,000

Fantasic condowith first floor laundry

213013857 248-851-4100

ROYAL OAK$142,500

Delightful 3 bedroom brock homewith hardwood floors!

212122545 248-851-4100

FERDALE$70,000

3 bedroom ranchupdated in 2011!

213015786 248-851-4100


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CABINETRY

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CARPET INSTALLATION

Bob’s Carpet Mohawk Carpet Great Buys!

Remnants Living room & bedroom sized $4 per

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CEMENT/ CONCRETE

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DOORS

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DRYWALL

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ELECTRICIANS

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Construction Clean Up 15 years experience. Fully Insured Call

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LAWN/ GARDEN SERVICES

A R T Outdoor Services, LLC *Snowplowing *Salting *Fall Clean ups *Gutter cleaning

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ROOFING

D & D Construction *Fall Roofing Specials * $200 per square/ 30

year siding * Windows Leafguard *Gutters

Doug Dible 248-431-6243

SIDING/ TRIM

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TILE

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*Quality Service *New Construction

*Repairs *Grout sealing *Licensed and Insured

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TRASH/ DEBRIS REMOVALProgressive

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haul cars too! Call anytime for estimates &

great service 248-887-4892

WATERPROOFING

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Walls/ Concrete Blocks *Waterproofing

*Cracked or Bowed Wall *Foundation Repaired Replaced

*Underpinning *Crawl Space and Encapsulation

*Licensed & Insured *Ron Heck, Builder

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WELLS

BOB WYCKOFF WELL SERVICE “If you have questions, we have answers!” *PUMPS *TANKS *WELL REPAIR

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FOR SALE

ESTATE SALE: Fitness equipment: Airdyne

Bike, Pro-Form elliptical and treadmill, Body

Solid weight machine and more! Antique

furniture, office furniture, hundreds of books in perfect

condition, household goods – much more! Call 248-255-5719

ESTATE SALE: All home furnishings, office furniture and supplies,

electronics, tools, garden items, fitness equipment,

and collectables. Thursday, 2/28 thru Saturday 3/2. 10am

to 4pm. 181 Reid Rd, Highland across from Milford High School.

SCRAP METAL: Aluminum $.30- .65 /

lb. Copper $2.10- 2.70/ lb. Brass $1.00- $1.50/ lb Auto Rads $.90 - $1.20/ lb 1011 Decker Walled

Lake Mann Metal Corp. 248-960-1200

AUCTIONS

AUCTION: March 4, 2013 10:00 AM

24825 Hathaway St. Farmington Hills, MI.

48335 1. 1994 Saab 4DR VS3DM5587R2006448 2. 2002 Pontiac Gran Prix 1G2WK52142F125479 3. 1985 Mercedes 2DR. WOB1260441A168141 4. 1996 Isuzu Box Truck JALC481K4T7003233 5. 2001 Ford Taurus

1FAFP55U71G106331 6. 1998 Chevy Cavalier

1G1JC1247W7300550 7. 1998 Dodge Neon

1P3ES47YXWD573511 8. 1999 Chrysler Sebring 3C3EL55HOXT534819

CARS/TRUCKS/MOTORCYCLES

UNWANTED AUTOS LLC: TOP $ paid

for any: *Junk *Non running * Wrecked Cars $275 & up 248-467-0396

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HARTLAND, All sports waterfront home! Stylish custom built 1 ½ story home on Lake Tyrone.

3 bedrooms, sharp kitchen, dining area

with cherry cabinets & granite counters open

to great room with soaring ceilings. Deck

for relaxing & enjoying the views. Walk-out

lower level finished with bedroom, walk-in closet & full bath. 4 car garage

w/finished loft area. Paved road. $231,000. England Real Estate

(248) 887-9736

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

Highland/ Milford area. 2 bedrooms.1200 square

feet. 1 bath Condo. New everything, granite counter tops, appliances. Available NOW. $825.00 per month plus deposits.

Call 586-662-3525

HARTLAND, Hurry! 3 bedroom 2 bath home in

Dunham Lake Estates.

Basement & garage. $1,725.00 monthly plus

1 ½ months security. England Real Estate

(248) 887-9736

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RENT? Call Arlene, Keller Williams Realty.

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Purchases / Leasing and Relocation

VACANT LAND

HARTLAND, Clyde Rd., W. of Fenton Rd,

Fantastic 10 acre parcel. Let nature surround you!

Walk-out site possible. L/C terms available.

$119,900. England Real Estate (248) 887-9736

HARTLAND TWP. Hyde Rd., N. of M-59, E. off Fenton Rd. Wooded, up north setting w/this

2.6 acre parcel. Walk-out site. Perked & surveyed. $59,900. England Real Estate (248) 887-9736

HELP WANTED

TEACHER AIDE/OFFICE: Need

classroom experience. Part or Full time. Walled

Lake/West Bloomfield area. Email resume to [email protected]

DRIVER: Taxi and Airport Drivers. Full and Part time 248-666-1962

DENTAL ASSISTANT: Looking for a

personable, well

groomed individual with computer skills. Experienced in the dental field and in patient care. Call

LAKES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 248-360-2555

A RARE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY:

Oakland County’s best and largest Ice Cream

store is accepting resume. Fast food

Manager experience helpful. Top pay with

benefits and perks. Fax resume to 248-960-

5544. Also accepting application for crew.

Dairy Twist Cafe Commerce Twp/ Walled Lake area.

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately

need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any

hours. $500 weekly potential. Info.

1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MI-2319

Local AAHA accredited veterinary hospital is

seeking a receptionist. Must be customer

service focused. Have a positive attitude and work as part of a fast paced team. Previous experience, Saturdays

and evenings required. Part time with potential

for full time. Email resume to shannon@

walledlakevet.com

CAREGIVERS WANTED!!!! Home Instead Senior Care

of Walled Lake and Waterford are seeking

compassionate individuals to work with

seniors in their own home. All shifts available

in NW/SW Oakland County, with greatest need in the Milford,

Walled Lake and Commerce area. Must be 21 years of age with valid driver’s license,

car insurance, and reliable vehicle. Please apply online at www.

homeinsteadmich.com, or call 248-886-7303 for

more information.

PAINTER WANTED: Minimum 5 years

experience. Able to spray interior and exterior, climb and

move extension ladders properly. If not comfort on an extension ladder or roof please do not

call. Call Mike at 248-787-4776

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Tues,Wed,Thur for a Dermatology office. Experienced. Good

people skills. Milford/Novi. Resume to

[email protected] or fax to 248-684-2485

BARTENDER AND WAITSTAFF: Upscale

entertainment bar looking for energetic

smiling faces with experience in food and

alcohol beverage service. Willing to make money.

Join our team. Hiring immediately. Send

resume [email protected]

Positions Available: ● Growing infant/

toddler room needs experienced person. ● Pre school Teacher needed. Montessori

experience preferred. ● Experienced Teacher

Aide Join our wonderful school and great

staff. Fax resume to 248-363-8893 Email terrificteachers09@

yahoo.com

RECEPTIONIST: Local company looking for secretarial position in the commerce area. Must have computer, office, phone skills,

reliable transportation and an open schedule. Starting wage $8 to $9

an hour, Please call 248-363-5704 to schedule an

appointment.

CABINET MAKERS AND INSTALLERS NEEDED: Full and

part time. Experience needed. Email

resume to [email protected]

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The Board of Review will meet at the Wixom City Hall,49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, to hear valuation

appeals on:

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013

10:00 AM TO 12:00 NOONAND

1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013

1:00 PM TO 4:00 PMAND

6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM

CALL 248.624.3280 ToSchedule an Appointment

Hardship appeals will be heard at the July and December Boards of Review. Applications will be available at the assessing office.

S.C. 2-27-2013

The Commerce Township Board of Review will meet at the Commerce Township Hall, 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan on the following dates for the purpose of reviewing the 2013 property tax assessments

Tuesday, March 5, 20139:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Thursday, March 7, 20131:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Monday, March 11, 20131:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Wednesday, March 13, 20139:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Thursday, March 14, 20139:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

All properties will be subject to the following Tentative State Equalization factors by Agricultural 1.00 Residential 1.00 Commercial 1.00 Developmental 1.00 Industrial 1.00 Personal 1.00

Any Taxpayer wishing to protest their proposed assessment may do so by calling Oakland County Equalization Division, Toll Free, 1-888-350-0900, Ext. 84655 prior to March 5, 2013, for an appointment to be scheduled.

Written appeals must be received at the Commerce Township Office, Attn: Board of Review, by March 14, 2013.

SCN: 02.27.2013

COMMERCE TOWNSHIPBOARD OF REVIEW

The City of Walled Lake Board of Review will meet at the City Hall complex, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, Michigan on the following dates for the purpose of reviewing the 2013 property tax assessments

Monday March 11, 201310:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Monday March 18, 20139:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Any Taxpayer wishing to protest their proposed assessment may do so by calling Oakland County Equalization Division, 248-858-5583 prior to March 5, 2013, for an appointment to be scheduled.

Written appeals must be received at the City Hall, Attn: Board of Review, by March 14, 2013.

City of Walled LakeBOARD OF REVIEW

SCN: 02.27.2013

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WHITE LAKEREGULAR BOARD MEETING

SYNOPSIS - FEBRUARY 19, 2013

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

Approved: Consent AgendaApproved: Minutes, January 8, 2013Approved: Minutes, January 15, 2013Approved: Minutes, January 29, 2013Tabled: Establishment of Special Assessment District for Aspen Meadows and Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll for Aspen Meadows, Resolution #13-003Approved: Budget AmendmentApproved: Cleaning, Inspection & Repair of Water TowerApproved: Preliminary Site Plan for McDonald’sApproved: Fence Purchase for Ball FieldsApproved: Equipment Purchase, 6 Ipads for Fire DepartmentApproved: Weapons & Accessory Purchase, Police DepartmentApproved: Resolution #13-005, Regarding Abandoned Portion of Fisk RoadApproved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 88 (Excavation & Extraction)Approved: Move to Second Reading, Ordinance No. 132, Cemetery OrdinanceApproved: Resolution #13-004, Support of Mental Health Services FYI: Feasibility Study for Iron FiltrationApproved: Adjourn to Executive meetingApproved: Move to General Session.Approved: Proceed with Attorney RecommendationsApproved: Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.Terry Lilley, CMC

White Lake Township Clerk2/27/13

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