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Food for thought
Does zero Transfat on the label mean that there is no Transfat in your food? What do the words "Fat Free" or "Organic" imply and what do they really mean on labels? Deciphering these labels nnay seem easy, but the more you know the better off you will be in your choices.
Join the director of Nutrition Services from Providence Park Hospital for a fun and educational discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Novi Public Library (10 Mile Road just east ' o fTaf tRoid) . Enter to win free nutrition- ' based prizes including a personal review of • your iamity's pantry by a registered dietician.
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South University Novi will hold the second lecture in a new series, on Thursday, Oct 20. The lecture. The State of Mental Health in Michigan, will be given by Dr Jason Young, program director of Professional
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By Nathan Muel ler staff Writer
The Suburban Collection Show-place is one step away f rom being granted a tax abatement by the N o v i C i ty Counci l after members approved the creation of a commerc ia l rehabil i tat ion distr ict at Monday 's meeting.
Part two, which wi l l focus on the
merits of tlie application, is expected to take place at the city counci l meeting Oct. 24. If approved, the business vwll be receiving a 100-percent, six-year real property tax abatement that would freeze the taxable value of the building as it was before the improvements.
It's estimated the c i ty wou ld abate roughly $500,000 in c i ty taxes during that span.
Mayor Dav id Landry said he and the state see the project as being "unique" — as evidenced by the amending o f the Commercial Rehabil i tat ion Ac t — and it must be treated as such.
"What's real ly at issue is not the hotel. What is at issue is the convention center," Landry said.
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"I'ln sorry it affects some businesses, but that is tlie nature of abatements — period. Tlie amount of investment tiiis community mattes is going to be repaid many times over." DAVE STAUDT Novi city council member
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;.) "... NATHAN MUELLER The Novi High School Homecoming Court was announced Monday morning and will be recognized at the football game on Friday against Saline. Freshman court: Sam Troher and Billy Ulle; sophomore court: Abby Downs and Tanner Vincent; junior court: Matt Forche and Jamie Park; senior court: Michael Jocz, Gary Hoen, Raj Chhaya, Anna Lu, Frankie Mastrangelo, Shelly Yusko, Logan Chio, Meg Gaffney The theme for Homecoming 2011 was "United W/e Stand," and paid tribute to the armed services.
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By A i leen Wingb lad staff Writer
In upcoming months, a few c l icks on one's computer mouse is a l l it 's expected to lake to access many records and other information f i led online wi th the 52-1 Distr ict Court .
The court, which serves M i l ford, H igh land and Lyon townships, South Lyon, Nov i , Wixom and the Lakes Area , is undergoing conversion to a new case management system being adopted by courts throughout Michigan, prov ided by the State Court Administrat ive Off ice's Judic ia l Information Systems. Benefits include the publ ic 's capabil i ty of searching cour t cases to conf i rm charges, t r ia l dates and sentencing mformation, as wel l as streamlining the process for court staff to
create and order reports. It wi l l also apply some changes made in a f i le to al l related f i les such as new contact information for attorneys, avoid redundancy b y consolidating case management, and improve the process for system updates and maintenance.
"It vvill probably alleviate a lot o f phone calls because of the information that wil l be available (online)," said Joyce A . Renfrew, court administrator. " A n d the staff wil l work more eff iciently and productively, because it makes the information easier to get to."
The conversion process got under way Oct. 3, yet it cou ld be upwards of a year before it's completed, Renf row noted.
Dur ing the conversion, people who come to the courthouse
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HAL GOULD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 52-1 District Court Administrator Joyce A. Renfrow (left) and Deputy Court Administrator Janet Rehm are among the staff working on the new record system conversion to increase efficiency.
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Supt. Steve Matthews is not one to hide the fact that bu l ly ing occurs regular ly in the N o v i Community School Distr ict .
It happens in the form of physical violence, verbal degradation or through the computer or cell phone, and the negative impact it has on students is seen in their grades and often in theu- lifestyles.
In an effort to confront bul l ies, the school distr ict — along wi th ci ty off ic ials and the pol ice and f i re departments — w i l l don pink today to show they are taking a stand against bu l ly ing on Nat ional Bu l l y ing Prevent ion Day.
"It's an issue and we know it's an issue and we do a lot in school to make students aware of it," Matthews said. "Our hope is the students real ize this isn't something we should tolerate in our bui ldings, and i f they see it happening, or are a v ic t im, my hope is the students understand they can f ind someone who can help them."
Residents and business owners also are encouraged to wear pink today as bu l ly ing is not just something that takes place in schools.
This marks the second consecutive year the c i ty has participated in the f ight agauist bu l ly ing by wearing pink. The idea came from Shery l Walsh, d i rector of
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noting that it brings 1.5 mil l ion people to the ci ty and has an annual positive economic impact of nearly $700 mil l ion.
Council member David Staudt agreed ivith the mayor, saying while he empathizes with other hotels in the area, tlie abatement needs to happen.
"I 'm sor ry it affects some businesses, but that is the nature of abatements —per iod," he said. "The amount of investment this community makes is going to be repaid many times over. Foregoing nothing of nothing isn't the right answer."
•The proposal before council is an $8.5 mil l ion project that includes a 127-room, six-story hotel under the Hyatt Place brand and franchise and the expansion of additional meeting space.
Kev in Schramm, vice president of development at Hyatt Hotels Coip. , said he bel ieves there is going to be "signif icantly more demand" with the new hotel.
B la i r Bowman, owner of Suburban Collection Showplace, continued to echo his stance that he would not be building the hotel without the abatement. He also said the project is vital to the long-term success of the convention center, noting he expects between 17 and 22 more large-scale conventions i f the hotel is added.
"This is not just we're looking to build another hotel in the marketplace," he s a i d "It is to provide infrastructure to support and sustain the positive economic impact that I think you have heard a considerable amount about."
M o r e than 10 people spoke dur ing the publ ic hearing Monday, shar ing their reasons as to why they oppose o r approve of the project.
Dan L innen , co-owner of And iamo and Rojo
Mex ican Bistro, said he is thankful for the Show-place because in this economic market he needs every benefit he can get.
"When there is an event at the Showplace, our business spikes tremendously," he said.
Br ian iWartin, COO at Hotel Investment Services, Dan Fine, general manager at the Sheraton Detroit-Novi and Susan Sereno, general manager of Crowne Plaza Detroit-Nov i , said they don't see how they will be benefitting from the hotel despite Bowman's claim that they wil l handle the overflow from large conventions.
Sereno said the Crowne Plaza was the partner hotel for Suburban Col lection Showplace for many years and they d id not sell out on all the large r conventions.
"In our opinion, adding 127 more rooms is not going to attract larger conventions," she said. "When you are running 54-percent occupancy, there is room to accommodate these conventions now. We don't have enough occupancy, we don't have enough demand and we don't believe 127 rooms wi l l draw major large conventions to allow us to have overflow."
Council member Justin Fischer was the lone dissenting vote on counci l , saying he was not convinced it was to a level of what is expected in Nov i and that it couldn't be done without the abatement.
"To me, tax abatements should be used sparingly," he said. "They should be used to attract top-notch investments. ... 1 can't go as far as to say this hotel would be unique, and it would not be to the service level that I believe is the intent of the policy."
Counci l member Terry Margo l is was not present at the meeting.
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communications for the city, who heard about a high school freshman in Nova Scotia, Canada, who was bul l ied in 2007 for wearing a p ink shirt. Two seniors decided to stand up for h im and encouraged their fr iends to wear pink shirts to support h im.
Schools in Nov i were
a sea of pink last year, a sign to N o v i Director of Publ ic Safety/Chief o f Pol ice Dav id Mol loy that the idea resonated with the students.
Last year the focus was on the high school, whi le this year it wi l l be at Nov i M idd le School.
"I bel ieve it's a serious prob lem many communities have and we need to do everything we can to be proact ive," Mo l loy said. "I think we all are
stepping outside our comfort zone on this day."
Matthews said it's "one of those hidden parts of a school."
"It's just hard to see all the time and we do all we can to promote the idea we don't want this to happen," he said. "We want safe schools where kids feel l ike they can be themselves."
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on Grand R ive r in Nov i to pay t ickets or conduct other business requiring assistance from staff might face delays, she said.
" I 'm hoping everyone can bear with us. It can be frustrat ing and take a l i t t le longer, but we are doing our best," she said.
The conversion process began ear ly this year in the 52nd district. Of its four divisions, the Nov i court is the last to undergo the conversion. Cases wil l be entered into the new system as they go through the court process, Ren f row explained.
The district court handles lawsuits of $25,000 or less, other civi l matters assigned by circuit court, t raff ic tickets, c r im
inal cases with penalties not exceedmg a year in jail and prel immary exams for more serious felonies. About 65 people work at 52-1 Distr ict Court, includ-mg district judges Robert Bondy, Br ian MacKenzie and Dennis Powers.
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There are many programs, books and supplements avai lable to people t ry ing to lose weight.
But for Chery l M i l l s and K i m Free l , they have found a method that works for them, and they are guaranteeing it works for everyone else as well .
Co-owners of the Pounds and Inches Away franchise that recent- • ly opened in Nov i , the weight loss program follows what is cal led the H C G Diet Protocol . H C G is a supplement that taps into the body's abnormal fat deposits and releases them into the blood stream and out of the body.
F ree l said clients who take the supplement and
adhere to the diet wil l see drast ic results in a short per iod of time. Exerc ise is not required.
" Inches come from where the fat is located, and you are not just losing water weight but inches," she said. "Not only are you losing weight, but you also establish a maintenance program to help keep it o f f "
Both Free l , f rom South Lyon, and Mi l l s , f rom M i l f o r d , are success stories as M i l l s is down 67 pounds in her third round of the program, and Freel a comfortable 13 pounds.
M i l l s said once you start losing the weight and inches, it's easier to stay focused.
" Y o u want to keep it off and not go back to what you were , " she said.
Anyone who wishes
to learn more about the H C G Diet Protocol can receive a free consultation. If they think it's right for them, a program wi l l be shaped to meet their needs.
M i l l s said women are not the only ones who can benefit f rom the program.
"It works awesome on men," she said. "Bet ter on them, actually."
The owners said they are available for support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the business has had thousands of successful clients to point out as success stories.
Pounds and Inches Away is located in the Pheasant Run Plaza at 39809 Grand R i ve r Ave. For more information, visi t www.poundsand- inchesaway.com or cal l (248) 987-6733.
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[ played the baritone in my junior high school band. In fact, I was
f irst chair baritone. I did not always p lay
the baritone, but the year I switched to the baritone I had started the year as a trumpet player and was f i rst chair trumpet.
I would l ike to say 1 switched instruments because my band director asked me to switch, but in truth, I asked him i f 1 could change.
M y desire to play the baritone coincided wi th my demotion from f i rs t chair trumpet. 1 had been f i rs t chair trumpet fo r several weeks and was happily moving along when the student next to me challenged me. A f t e r our musical duel, I was no longer f irst chair.
H o w did 1 respond? D id I pract ice more? D id I ask the teacher for ext ra help?
Those seem l ike good approaches but I took the easy way out — I switched instruments!
We did not have a bar i tone player in my jun ior high' school band, so 1 asked the teacher i f I could switch. H e said yes, and I was now first cha i r baritone!
That was not exactly my finest moment. Instead of r is ing to a chal-
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lenge, 1 looked and found a way out.
Students face challenges in our schools every day. Our curr iculum is chal
lenging and moves.quick-ly, and we expect and require our students to do a lot.
When students are challenged they have a choice. They ask themselves a fundamental question, "Do 1 dig in and f ind a way through or do I begin to look around for a way out?"
M y hope would be that our students would rise to the challenge, work hard, and find a way to understand the curriculum and learn the content. 1 know from personal experience that some students will not do that and wi l l instead t ry to find a less taxing way. These students, like me in junior high, equate success with having a smooth ride. Students need to imderstand that true success results f rom challenging yourself.
One of our district goals is that al l students wi l l achieve at a high level. In order to help every student achieve at a high level, we must encourage
our students to challenge themselves, take r isks, and reach further than they thought possible.
Our students w i l l not do that by themselves.
As a district we have to create an environment that pushes our students to achieve at high levels. Our teachers and administrators must f ind ways to motivate and encourage
. students to overcome the challenges that they face. We must support students at al l levels, f inding ways to encourage students to embrace excellence.
As parents we need to support our chi ldren. Simple things l ike asking them about their homework, knowing the curr i cu lum, and moni tormg their progress w i l l help them be successful.
As I look back on my band experience I can see now that 1 lost an opportunity to achieve at a high level . A s we move forward in our district, 1 am confident we can f ind ways to encourage al l students to perform at a high leve l and reach their t rue potential.
Steve Mat thews is the superintendent of the Novi Community Schools District. He can be reached at [email protected]: (248) 437-1204; www.twitter.. com/docsmatthews; or vww.novisuperintendent. blogspot.com.
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staff, students and family of Novi Woods (above) stroll around their school during the Oct. 5 Walk-to-School event. Joined by Novi fire and police personnel as well as a few Plymouth Whalers, staff and students walked around the school's neighborhood to promote a healthy, green way to get to school. Novi Woods students Kia McDowell (below, left) and Claira Mangum walk
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The Walled Lake Western High School theater wi l l be inhabited by "The Phantom of the Opera" this fal l when students per form this winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including Best Musical .
Andrew L loyd Webber's mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magica l ly combine to br ing this tragic love story to l i fe on Nov. 11,12,18, and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and on Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.
"This demanding musical wi l l have a performance company of over 125 students, guided by over 25 adult professionals. The ful l- length production w i l l involve numerous special effects, inc luding the famous chandelier that rises f rom the stage in the opening scene," said Gregory Cleveland, Walled Lake Western's choir director and producer of the musical .
Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.wlwmusical.com or by phone at (248) 956-4625. Ticket prices range f rom $18-20 for adults and $14-16 for students and seniors. Discount tickets are also avai lable for groups of 20 or more.
"The very same script and score that is current ly being performed on Broadway w i l l also be brought to l i fe at Walled Lake Western," said K i m Pau l -l in, act ing d i rec tor "Singing, acting and
playing instruments in this international musical phenomenon w i l l be the ultimate learning experience for our students, and a night of professional- level theater that audiences wi l l not believe is presented by a high school . "
Wal led Lake Western H i g h School is located in Walled Lake, at 600 Beck Road, between Map le and Pont iac Ti-ail roads.
(... a w k w a r d p a u s e ) Do you ever wish you had said some
thing? Wish you could go back in t ime and tel l someone how you real ly felt about something, even though it may have you made look l ike a freak? Do you ever wish that or things were diifferent, that people weren't a f ra id to speak their minds?
The Nov i H igh School socia l issue group — (... awkward pause) — puts on shows for each class senior, junior, sophomore and freshman, and for the general public throughout the year Talk ing about the issues that everyone knows about but they are just too scared to actually say, their goal is to provide thought provoking theatre. They tackle issues that students face day to day: too much school work, pressure f rom parents, and friends/peer pressure.
The troupe wi l l be having their second performance of the 2011-2012 school year at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in the B l a c k Box of the H igh School for $2 admission.
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J o h n s H o p k i n s U n i v e r s i t y Three Nov i residents were named to
the Dean's l ist for academic excellence for the spr ing 2011 semester at The Johns Hopk ins University. To be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits.
Dan ie l Chang is the son of Ki-Seok and R y u n g Hee Chang and attended Detroi t Cathol ic Cent ra l H igh School.
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Chang, who is major ing i n an arts and sciences pre-major, w i l l graduate in M a y 2014.
Gordy Hao is the son of Shouwei Hao and Shuqing Li and attended Detroit Cathol ic Central H igh School. Hao, who IS majonng m publ ic health studies, w i l l graduate in M a y 2013.
Stephanie Lin is the daughter of Je f f and Irene L in and attended Nor thv i l le H igh School. L in , who majored in neuro-science, graduated in M a y 2011.
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The Michigan Government Management Information Sciences announced the winners of their 2011 M i - G M I S Awards during their Fa l l Conference held Sept. 26-28 at Crysta l Mountain Resort in Thompsonvi l le.
The M i -GMIS Awards ' were developed to recognize and foster creat iv i ty and innovation in the government sector w i th regards to Information Technology.
Novi 's Rob Petty won the IT Pi-ofessional of the Year honors. Petty has over 25 years of information technology experience. H e has been with the City of Nov i for nine years and currently holds the title of Chief Information Officer. Petty was nominated for the award by Ayane Grabbs of Novi , who said, "In our current economic environment Rob, like many I.T. Leaders, has been confronted with declining revenues. Rather than layoff staff Rob approached the problem from another direction. He looked at
Mi-GMIS President Judy Rumps of Birmingham presents the It Professional of the Year award to Rob Petty.
what he could do with his staff to better serve the City of Novi . This lead to the suggestion to route all internal facility calls for service to the e x i s t i T i g I.T. Help D e s k This fi l led the void that existed operationally within the Faci l i ty Operations Depaitment
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Rumps presents the award for Best Technology Project to Jared Black (center) ana Andrew Mutch (right) of Waterford Township. Mutch is also a Novi City Council member.
ented team and provide a benefit to the City of Nov i both operationally and f rom a cost-savings point.
The M i -GMIS Award for Best Technology Project was awarded to Waterford Township and White Lake Township for an agreement between the two communities, which specifies that Waterford Township wi l l provide IT support and
services to White Lake. White Lake does not
have an in-house IT department; Waterford, on the other hand, has invested over the years in sophisticated networking and application infrastructure, and has its own IT department. In exchange for an annual support fee, Waterford provides the IT support services that White Lake lacks internal
ly. Waterford has an established point-to-point wireless networlung infrastructure which ties buildings distributed throughout the Township into the main Township L A N . The White Lake Township Hal l offices are tied into the Waterford L A N in the same manner as the other Waterford facil it ies. Waterford is then able to provide Internet service.
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Over 600 people attended St. M a r y Mercy 's 19tli annual Gala held on Oc l . 7 at the Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center in L ivonia, which raised nearly $240,000 benefitt ing the Generations Together Campaign supporting the hospital's new South Pavi l ion construction project.
The annual black-tie preferred event was themed "Dancing l ike the Stars" and emceed by well-known W X Y Z -Channel 7 News Anchor JoAnne Purtan. Dancing with the Stars pros Edyta Sl iwinska and Alec Mazo provided special dance performanc-esand encouraged guests to join them on the dance
Gala event chair Dan Murphy (center) is presented with a mirror ball trophy from S t Mary Mercy President and CEO David Spivey and Director of Development Sara Stauffer.
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"The support o f our communi ty and sponsors is always tremendous and we would not be as successful in o u r efforts without their generosity," says Dav id Spivey, President and C E O , St. M a r y M e r c y Hosp i ta l . "Our new South Pav i l ion wi l l provide the latest technology and design for a heal ing env i ronment — br ing ing health care in this community to the ne.xt l eve l , " he adds.
The new 154,000-square-foot South Pavi l ion is an addit ion featuring all private rooms and a new state-of-the-art Emergency Center Ren
ovation of current semi-private patient rooms to private rooms wil l take place once the Soulh Pavi l ion is completed, all part of the Generations Together Campaign.
At the event, St. M a r y Me rcy also recognized the generosity of the 19th Annual Ga la major sponsors: Wi l l iam & Br idget Phi l l ips and fami ly — Phi l l ips Service Indus-Iries, Inc. served as the event's Presenting Sponsor; Dan Murphy of Great l ^ kes Investment Group-Wells Fargo Advisors as M i r r o r Bal l Sponsor; Emergency Physicians Med ica l Group, PC, and Hearts of Livonia served as the event's Bal l room sponsors.
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Corrigan Record Storage, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corrigan Moving Systems, celebrated the opening of their new shred facility within the Novi headquarters on Oct. 10 with an official ribbon.cutting and shredding) ceremony, attended by many Novi Chamber members and Corrigan Moving/ Records family. Adding shredding to the document management and vault services at their Novi Headquarters was the next natural step in growing their business. Pictured (from left) are Nate Corrigan, vice president, Corrigan Moving Systems; Eric S. Moore, corporate account manager, Corrigan Record Storage; David Corrigan, president, Corrigan Moving Systems; Chris Rauch, general manager, Corrigan Record Storage; Paul Corrigan, chief executive officer, Corrigan Moving Systems; Michael P. Corrigan, executive vice president, Corrigan Moving Systems.
O A K L A N D C O U N T Y B U S I N E S S W O R K S H O P S
Bus iness owners and entrepreneurs who need assistance are inv i ted to attend seminars in Oc tober of fered by the Oakland County Bus iness C e n t e r Bus iness Bas ics workshops are now of fered in the evenings on al ternat ing months.
Un less otherwise noted, a l l c lass-. es take place at the Oak land Coun
ty Execu t i ve Of f ice Bu i l d i ng Conference Center, 2100 Pont iac Lake Road in Water fo rd . F o r pre-regis t rat ion and locat ion spec i f i cs , v is i t www.oakgov. com/peds/calendar o r ca l l (248) 858-0783.
F u n d a m e n t a l s o f W r i t i n g a B u s i n e s s P l a n
A workshop for smal l business owners who are deve lop ing a plan to serve as the i r road map to success. Workshop par t ic ipants learn what elements are commonly found in ef fect ive plans and work on develop ing each of t hes& ioK the i r own business.-Assisj i tance in the process as wel l as informat ion on resources is p rov ided.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m. Fee: $40.
F u n d a m e n t a l s o f M a r k e t i n g Y o u r B u s i n e s s
M a r k e t i n g is an essent ia l of business success. A l l p roducts /serv ic es must be sold to wel l - targeted aud i ences wi th a w ide- rang ing market ing mix . Our s t a f f / S C O R E counselors can guide you through success fu l techniques and marke t i ng pr inc ip les helping you to promote your products and serv ices to the most p rom is ing cus-tomers-your target audience. Presented by The M i c h i g a n S m a l l Business & Technology Deve lopment Center (MI -S B T D C ) .
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-noon. Fee : $40. No re funds.
P r e - B u s i n e s s R e s e a r c h / F a s t T r a c N e w V e n t u r e O r i e n t a t i o n
A r e you th ink ing of s tar t ing your own business and want to research y o u r business idea? A r e you a business owner who wants to understand wh i ch research sources to use for you r business p lan and where to f ind the in format ion you need? Presented by The Oakland County Bus iness Center, The.Ent repreneur 's Source, Oak
land County M a r k e t Research d i v i sion, and a bus iness reference l ibrarian.
Thursday, Nov . 3, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Th is workshop is f ree but pre- reg istrat ion is requ i red .
S o c i a l M e d i a M a r k e t i n g P a r t 2
Es tab l i sh you r Footpr int and Get Your Cus tomers Ta lk ing . Learn the core strategies and tact ics bus inesses are us ing to get customers ta lk ing through soc ia l med ia . You' l l also learn how to respond e th ica l ly and ef fect ively to b rand supporters and detractors. Topics c o v e r e d wi l l inc lude: c re at ing you r soc ia l media strategy, how to integrate word-of-mouth market ing and soc ia l med ia into your overa l l marke t ing campa ign , and more. P r e requisi te for th is c lass is Social M e d i a Ma rke t i ng Par t 1. T h i s j s P.art 2 of a three part ser ies .
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M a n y sma l l bus iness owners face obstacles when t r y i n g to obtain a bus i ness loan. The recogni t ion o f the se r i ous need for w o r k i n g capi ta l for existing bus inesses, start-up or expansion, equipment purchases, and job creat ion is not the pr ior i ty it once was.-If you have a need for a l ternative f inanc ing cons ider the M i c r o L o a n Program. D i s c o v e r the requi rements and process necessary to apply and obtain a m ic ro loan . Program presented by the Cen te r for Empowerment & Economic Deve lopment (C.E.E.D. )
Wednesday, Nov . 9, f rom 9-11 a.m. Th is workshop is f ree but pre-registrat ion is requ i red .
F u n d a m e n t a l s o f S t a r t i n g a B u s i n e s s
Th is semina r is for anyone th ink ing about going into bus iness. Th is course helps asp i r ing entrepreneurs assess their abi l i t ies to lead and manage a company as we l l as evaluate market and sales potent ia l for their products . The basics of bus iness ownership are in t roduced, a long wi th resources avai lable to help launch new ventures in M ich igan .
Thursday, Nov. 10,9 a.m.-noon. $30.
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MassageLuXe FaceLuXe, provider of an affordable luxury spa and experience, opened their modern 3,000-square-foot facility on Aug. 17 at the Novi Town Center, and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held Oct. 7. Owner and area developer Neena Judge, a Northville resident, believes in order for every man and woman to look and feel their absolute best, everyone should be able to afford highest-quality massages, facials and waxing services in a comfortable, relaxing, and luxurious environment with five-star service. She plans to open approximately 12-) 5 additional locations in the metro area a,id also award franchises. Shown at the ceremony are Novi City Councilmember Justin Fischer, Noor Judge, Surinder Judge, Neena Judge and Novi City Councilmember Wayne Wrobel.
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D F C U Financia l , M ich igan 's largest credit union, has broke ground on its 25th branch. The new branch is scheduled to open by the end of 2011 and will be located in Nov i on Ten M i l e Road near Haggerty Road.
"The Novi branch is the next step in D F C U Financial 's b ranch expansion p lan," said Ma rk Shobe, president and C E O , D F C U Financ ia l . " A s we continue to expand, it's our intent to provide members with added convenience, great value and outstanding benefits that are unique to D F C U F inanc ia l . "
D F C U Financial recent ly completed an expansion to the A n n A rbo r area through the merger o f M idWest Financ ia l . The credit union cur rent ly operates 24 ful l-service branches in Detroit, A n n Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing.
D F C U Financial , headquartered in Dearborn, is Michigan's largest credit union with $3 billion in assets. Fo r five consecutive years, D F C U Financia l has issued the largest div idend in the history of credit unions o f more than $90 mi l l ion. The credit union cont inual ly reinvests in its membership with new branches, a no-interest, no-payment Career Transition Program and financ ia l l i teracy education for all ages. Anyone can join D F C U Financia l . Fo r more information and to f ind out how you can jo in, call 888.336.2700 or visi t www. dfcuf inancial .com.
T h e B a t t e r y S h o w Home to more advanced battery com
panies and suppliers for battery systems and electric vehicles than any other state, Michigan is the heart of the battery systems and electric vehicle industry.
That leadership will be on ful l display Oct. 25-27 dur ing The Bat tery Show, a three-day event featuring up to 160 exhibit ion booths on e lect r ic vehicles, uti l i ty storage and more at the Suburban Collect ion Showplace in Nov i .
This business-to-business experience wi l l enable companies and entrepreneurs to see firsthand improvements in manufactur ing processes and mater ials development across the ent ire supply chain demonstrat ing the latest power solutions for automotive-alternative energy and mobile power applications.
Register at http://wwwthebat-teryshow.com/reg is ter?NRDONE=l .
A P A C C H o s t s M i x e r a t N o v i C i v i c C e n t e r
The Asian Pac i f i c Amer ican Chamber of Commerce ( A P A C C ) will host a Power M i x e r B 2 B Showcase in the atr ium of the Novi C iv i c Center f rom 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28.
This mixer will be a result-oriented, networking event focused on relationship building and speci f ic procurement opportunities with buyers f rom automotive, state government, and other industries.
"Our Power M i x e r Showcase offers each participant the opportunity to meet buyers who match their procurement needs. We asked invited buyers to provide their f ive top commodit ies and worked dil igently in invit ing both cert if ied minority businesses and As ian businesses to capital ize on the opportunit ies and to build relat ionships" .said Denise Vee Gr im, A P A C C E.xecutive D i rec to r "We are ver>' exci ted to have Kel logg's, Beaumont, D M C , and M G M Grand's participation al this year's event."
Cost is $55 for M'ACC members ; S70 for non-members.
To register and more informat ion, please cal l (248) iHi-Aim. C a r i n g N u r s e s o f M i c h i g a n , I n c . n a m e d t o 2 0 1 1 H o m e C a r e E l i t e
Car ing Nurses of M ich igan, Inc. has been named to the 2011 HomeCare El i te ' " , a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the Uni ted States. Now in its sixth y e a r the HomeCare El i te identif ies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highl ights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overal l . Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, process of care measures, and f inancial performance.
"It is increasingly chal lenging to manage the cost quality equation. T h e 2011 HomeCIare El i te winners demonstrate a commitment to provid ing patients with the best possible care while managing their business eff ic ient ly and ef fect ively," said Amanda 'IXviss. C E O of D C S and M y InnerView. "This year, we updated our methodology to reflect industry focus and, based on this r igorous analysis, we congratulate Car ing Nurses of Mich igan, Inc. on being one of the top home care agencies in the country."
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DAWSON, BRUCE ARTHOR (ART), JR.
A resident ol Willils, California, died August 21. 2011 at age 81 in Santa Rosa, California.
Art is survived by Carole Dawson -his wife of 55 years, children - Lisa Dawson, Scott Dawson (Elizabeth Lawton), Marstiall Dawson (Mari Aixala Dawson) - and granddaughters - Carolina and Isabella, who will miss tfieir "Papa." He is also survived by his neptiew. Walter Herbst. In addition, he leaves behind many friends and his children's friends whom he unofficially "adopted" as part of his extended family over his lifetime. Art was extremely proud of his children and their accomplishments, his wife and marriage, his grandchildren, and fiis service as a marine and his counlry. He was known for his occasionally gruff but wonderfully direct nature, home spun jokes, outstanding work ethic and absolute devotion to those whom he loved - especially those he considered his family and friends. An Dawson was born Bruce Arthur Dawson. Jr. on June 18. 1930 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Bruce Arthur Dawson, Sr. and Catherine Dawson, He lived in Detroit, r ichigan during his childhood. During the Greal Depression, lo help support his family, he began a varied list careers he would have during his life including paper boy, ice cream carl driver and shop keep for his father's barber shop. He also nurtured his lifelong love of the oul of doors and Michigan, was a Boy Scout and enjoyed, foot-bail, skating, hunting, fishing, and camping among other pursuits. He graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit. Michigan. Art was drafted in lo the United Stales Marine Corps in 1951. He served proudly and faithfully in the U.S. lAarii\BCotps1or2vears. He completed boot camp on Parris Island, where he was part of his platoon's football team, was stationed in El Toro and served in the Korean War as a mechanic. He loved to regale those who would listen about tiis boot camp exploits and as one of the Ichiban boys creating moonshine, "borrowing" boots and other supplies and fashioning zip guns for his superior officers lo use crow hunting. After the war and during his college summers, he continued his varied carriers often working 2-3 different jobs at a time - especially within the auto industry including line man. pipe fitter and car reposesser of cars for Russ Dawson oddly, no relation). He attended Alma College, where he met his soon-to-be v/ife Carole T. Popek. They married June 16. 1956 in Milford. Michigan at the Milford Presbyterian Church. After several years in various small Michigan towns - happy, but "poor as church mice". Art made a home with Carole in Milford for 37 years, where they raised their 3 children. Art had many jobs during his life, though the longest and last was with Ford Motor Company for 37 years as a wastewater treatment specialist at the Ford Wixom plant. He was a great supporter of the Ford Motor company and proud lo produce Lincolns. But he was equally proud of his role in protecting the environment and monitoring the company on behalf ol the State of Michigan and maintained professional certifications ranking him the highest licensed in water treatment in the Slate of Michigan. Art was also and avid modeler, model train enthusiast, gardener, carpenter, and outdoors-man. He was incredibly artistic and could see the possibility in the smallest item that many might consider junk - obviously instilled in him from surviving the Greal Depression. He loved "hiking with a gun" (hunting), fishing, and teaching others about the wonders of nature. He also loved the United Slates of America, its government and history, was a staunch conservative and a lifetime endowment member of the NRA. In 2001. Art and Carole retired lo Willits. California in Redwood Counlry. Art never gave up his love affair with Michigan. He and Carole even celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Lake Michigan. In California, he forged many new friendships, dove in to the garden and continued to hunt and fish as long as he was able. He was also a member of C.E.R.T. (California Emergency Response Team). He had the opportunity to spend time wilh his granddaughters and family, which gave him profound joy. There will be a private celebration of his life for friends and family in Willils, California. In addition, an online memorial site has been developed
at http://memorial websites. legacy.com/Art-
Dawson/Homepage.aspx We encourage you to log on to the website and share thoughts and stories of a life well lived and/or donate to charities we know Art supported - Toys for Tots. Ducks Unlimited, or the Mendocino Botanical Gardens.
GILBERT, MARY Age 97, passed away October 12. 2011. A memorial service v/ill be held at a later dale. Arrangements by Phillips Funeral Home. Online guestbook:
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GUNDERLOCK, ANNETTE MARION
Age 89, passed away October 12, 2011. She was born in Windsor, ONT March 29, 1922. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years. Joseph Gunderlock. and her brothers, Ted. Don, Leo and Bill. Battling cancer for Ihe last few years, she held strong, and is now able lo resl with God. She was a loving, caring mother, grandma and great-grandma, sister and friend. She will always be remembered lor her contagious smile and love of lile. She was kind to everyone she met and always grateful to have her lamily and friends. She is survived by her brother. Bob Caza. her children. Jo Anne Gunderiock, Rich (Holly) Gunderlock, Karen (Greg) Chapman, Brian (Debbie) Gunderlock and Renee (Jim) Miller, eleven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A service v/ill be held on November 4,2011 al 11 am. at St Mary's Church in Millord "God saw the road.was getting • rough. And «i(i'*Wff6"vjcre hard to climb. So he closed her weary eyes 'and whispered 'peace'be thine'. It broke our hearts lo lose you. But you didn't go alone. Part of us went with you. The day God called you home."
HARDOW, KATHERINE Age 90, of Morlhville. passed away peacefully October 11.2011. Loving mother ol Alan (Charloiie) & Debra (Gary) Wilhelm, A funeral service was held 10/14/2011 at Casleriine Funeral Home.
LESSL, GLADYS CLARA (NEE ROGERS)
Age 91, ol South Lyon, lormerly ol Milford, passed away peacefully and v.'as welcomed into the loving hands of our Lord on Monday. Ociaher 17. 2011. Preceded in death by her beloved husband. Julius Lessl. and her sister. Angle, Survived by her loving daughters. Nancy Lessl, Audrey Lessl, Judy (Kail) Scliohl; son. Thomas Lessl; grandchildren. Ryan. Aaron. Amy, kirsien, Kyle. Noel and Mathieu. Also survived by her brother, Donald (Carol) Rogers, extended family members and many d?ar friends. Visitalion will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, "104 East Liberty. Millord. on Wednesday, October 191h from 2 • 6 PM. A Viyil Service led Fr Stan Tokarski will begin al 6 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary, Our Lady of the Snows Parish, 1955 E. Commerce Rd„ Milford, Thursday, October 20 at 11 AM v/iih Fr. Ron Anderson olli-cialing. Memorials may be made lo Projecl Compassion Ministries. 313-897-7470.
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Age 81, passed away sud' denlyOclober3.2011.Ht was born on September 2, 1930. in Detroit, son
the late Alexander and Peart Ordan. Al was a proud carpenter, spending many years employed Edrich-Owens. He was an avid golfer and could often be found watching the Lions on Sundays, He v/as a loving and devoted hus' band, father and grandfather especially to his granddaughlei Carrie and his grandson Jonathan, He is survived by his beloved wile ol 57 years, Wilda Maxine; his son Daniel (Leisa) Ordan and their chiF dren: Lindsey and Cody: his sweet daughter Debbie (Steve) Collins and their children: Carrie and Jonathan: his brother Craig Ordan and his sister Janice Lambert. He was preceded in death by his pai ents and three sisters. Visitation was held on Wednesday. October 5. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME. Soulh Lyon. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Oclober 6, 10:00 a.m. at Ihe funeral home, graveside service along wilh mill tary honors was held at Greal Lakes rJalional Cemetery in Holly.
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PRIEST, TERRY LEE r~|Age 55. formerly of ^ Northville, passed av/ay ^ Oct. 9. 2011 in Union
'City. TN. Surviving chil' dren Tonya and Tim Priest, Brothers Mike and Scotly Priesi Niece Amy McCurdy and Nephew Bill Priesi. Born at Session HospilaL Graduate of Northville High School and served in the Army. Preceded in death by his Parenis Sylvia and Gene Priest Brothers Joe and Bobby Priest.
KANE, VIVIAN M . NEE WINTERS)
Age 88, of South Lyon, formerly of Detroit, passed on inio God*s hands on October 9. 2011. Preceded in death by her parenis Roscoe and Rose Winters, and brother Howard, She is survived by her husband ol 64 years, George; children: Ruth Armstrong, Paul (Maureen) Kane. Nina Greene, Mark (Harunli) Kane, and Beth Zia)Mir; 15 grandkids: three great-grandkids: and brother Ross (Miriam) Winters. Vivian lived a full life and v/as very active al Highland Park Baptist Church. Topps. and the Soulh Lyon Senior Center. Slie grew up in Hazel Park, and was a world traveler who enjoyed meeting people and chat-ling, A friendly smile was always on her face. A funeral service was held on Friday. October 14. 201 lat Highland Park Baptist Church in Southfield. Ml. Funeral arrangements were enlrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Dov/htov/n Farmington. www.thayer-rock.com
MAIN, WILLIAM L. Age 88, passed away October 13, 20U. He vjas born on January 1. 1923. in Lawrence County, Illinois, son of the late Ira Clem and Tressa G. Main. William retired from the Chrysler Corporation after many years of dedicated service as the head of llie apprenticeship program. He enjoyed shooting skeet and was a member of Ihe Mulli Lakes Conservation Club, He was a proud U,S, Army Air Corps veteran, serving in WWII. He v/ill always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, lather and grandlalher. He is survived by his beloved wile ol 67 years. Alfreda: his daughter Liane (Larry) Smilh; his grandchildren: Helen (Mike) Pleiller. Chris (Beth) Smilh and Gary Smith. He is also survived by his great grandchild Elijah Smilh. He was preceded in death by his son William Main Jr. in 2010, Visitation v/as held on Tuesday. October 18trom 9:30a.m.-11:30 a,ni, with a Liturgy of the Word luneral service at 11:30 a.m, al PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME. 122 W, Lake St., Soulh Lyon. Memorial contributions may be made lo Ihe Disabled American Veterans, Online Guestbook
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MORIN, GREGORY H. Age 62, passed away Oct. 12, 2011. Visitalion v/as held OcL 14, al PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, Soulh Lyon. Funeral v/as held on Sal. al 10am al St. Joseph Catholic Church, Soulh Lyon. Online gueslbook: vAvw.phillipstuneral.com
- RUSSELL, RODNEY RAYMOND
Age 65 and a lifelong resident of Milford. died at his home on Oclober 11, 2011. He is survived by his loving daughters, Katherine (Eric) Suender ol Clarkston, Constance (James) Vivier of White Lake Twp.. Jennifer (Mark) Frierdich of Linden; grandchildren. Kelleti. Carly, Ryan, Harrison. & Koen; his mother Bemadine Russell; brother. Dale Russell; former spouse, Ruth Russell; nieces and nephev/s, Casey. Kim, Jake. Jody, and many grand nieces and nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Russell, and a nephew, Scolt, Funeral Services were held at Oct. 15 at Christ Lutheran Church in Milford. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Milford. Memorials may be made to the family. For further information, please phone
248.684.6645 or visit wv/w.LynchFuneralDiteclors.com
SPIEGEL, JOANN M . Age 70, of South Lyon, passed av/ay October 14, 2011. A funeral mass was held Monday Oclober 17 at St, Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements by Casterline Funeral Home 248-446-1171.
TANNER, JOHN WILLIAM "BILL"
Age 84.10/16/2011. Service was Wednesday al O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, NovL Donations lo American Cancer Society. obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
TATALE, RANDALL J . Age 74, passed away October 11. 2011. A private family service was held. Arrangements enlrusted to Phillips Funeral Home, South Lyon. Online guestbook:
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Local e v e n t s V A R I C O S E V E I N S C R E E N I N G Time/Date: 8 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Locat ion: Providence Park Outpatient Center, 47601 Grand River Avenue at Becl< Road. Enter the campus off of Grand River Avenue and come to the main entrance of the Outpatient Center. Detai ls : The free screening will be conducted by Comprehensive Vascular Care, RC. Dn Kevin Nolan, Dr William Oppat, Dr. Tamer Boules. Registration is required so that we may staff accordingly. Contact : (248) 424-5748 to schedule the time of your screening
G E T L I S T E D ! Submit: Send calendar submissions via e-mail to cs tone®gannet t .com; by fax to (248) 585-2892; or by mail to Novi News, 101 N. Lafayette, South Lyon, Ml 48178. Items must be received by noon on Monday to be included in Thursday's newspaper. More: For a complete listing of local and regional events, see the Northville Calendar online at www.home- townlife.com.
Business NORTHVILLE-NOVI BUSINESS N E T W O R K I N G B R E A K F A S T Time/Date: 7:30-9 a.m. first and third Tuesdays (except Nov. and Dec, which are just the first Tuesdays) Locat ion: Kerby's Coney Island, 21200 Haggerty Road Details: Business networking focused on building relationships. The Sunrise Networking Group, LLC (www. sunriseNETWORKINGgroup. com), or SNG for short, is a group of about 250 business leaders who help each other to build more business by referring people to each other. Cost of breakfast is S10. Contact: Fonda Milana 585-232-3009 or fmi lana® sunrisefinancialgroupllc.com
M E T R O NOVI BNI Time/Date: 7-8 a.m. every Wednesday Locat ion: On the Border Restaurant, 21091 Haggerty Road (north of Eight Mile), Novi Detai ls: BNI is a structured networking environment for professionals. The Metro Novi BNI team members are committed to providing bona fide referrals to each other Members learn how to create and refine an "elevator speech," develop a broad network of other business professionals in the community and receiye
Business Ombudsman, will provide an update of Michigan Economic Development Corporation projects and major initiatives. The MEDC recently launched Pure Michigan Business connert which provides opportunities for Michigan businesses to buy and sell to one another. Cost is S20; pre-registration required.
Library Lines W A L L E D L A K E L IBRARY Location: 1499 East West Maple Road, Walled Lake Contact: (248) 524-3772 HUD Counseling Time/Date: 5-8 p.m. first Mondays Details: HUD-certified counselors are available to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure. Learn how to work with your lender to avoid foreclosure. There is no charge for this service. Please call if you wish to attend. One-on-one sessions will be scheduled. Mark Rothman Time/Date: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 Details: TV screenwriter and producer ("Laverne S Shirley," "Happy Days," "The Odd Couple"), director, actor and popular blog-ger Mark Rothman talks about his new book, Mark Rothman's Essays: My Life S Opinions In and Out of the Sitcom Trenches. Admission is free. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.
iralnTng/e'Sbn"on"ne^i^<^'''>^NOVI PUBLIC L IBRARY Working more e f f i c i e n t l y ! L o c a t i o n : 45255 W. Ten Guests are invited to attend Mile Road free of charge. Continental breakfast provided. Contact: For more information, contact Julie Paquette at (248) 797-1665 [email protected]; www. metronovibni.com.
NOVI T O A S T M A S T E R S C L U B Time/Date: 7-9 p.m., every first and third Tuesday Locat ion: Novi Civic Center, Activities Room, 45175 West 10 Mile Road, Novi Detai ls : Novi Toastmasters is a community-based club which is part of Toastmasters International. Our diverse group provides a mutually supportive atmosphere in which all can develop and refine their public speaking and leadership skills. Our members also have fun while building confidence in day-to-day communications and mentoring toward professional and personal excellence. Guests are welcome - and bring a friend. Visit www. novi.freetoasthost.us. Contact; Linda Kreuter at [email protected] NOVI ROTARY CLUB Time/Date: Noon every Thursday
Location: Novi Methodist Church 41671 W. 10 Mile Road Detai ls: Lunch is $10 at meeting. Visitors welcome. Check website for speaker information; novirotary.org. NOVI C H A M B E R OF C O M M E R C E Contact; www.novicham-bercom or call (248) 349-3743 Business to Business Breakfast Time/Date: 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Locat ion: Miller Vein, 46325 W. 12 Mile Road., Novi Detai ls: Networking and a light breakfast. Pre-registration requested; $5 payable at the door Nov i and W. B loomf ie ld Chamber Luncheon Time/Date: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Locat ion: Courtyard by Marriott, 31525 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills Detai ls: Keynote speaker Amy Banninga, Michigan
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Details: Unless noted below, all programs take place at the library. Register for programs at the library or on the library website. Contact: (248) 349-0720 Irt/eb: www.novilibrary.org Story Times; Please see the library website or story time brochure for details. Knit 2gether Kni t t ing Circle Time/Date: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 Details; If you have a leaning towards knitting or any of the related handcrafts Knit 2gether Knitting Circle just might be your cup of tea. No instructor; no registration, and of course, attendance is free. Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Time/Date: 3:15-3:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Details: Join the TAB as we create and plan programs for teens at the library. Meeting attendance will count as volunteer time. Grades 9-12. Fall Fun Party Time/Date: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Friday, Ort. 21 Details: Pumpkins, doughnuts, cider, and caramel apples are just some of the many fun things that remind us of fall. Join us as we celebrate the season with appropriate food and games. For grades 7-12. Please register. Novi Writers' Group Time/Date; 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Ort. 22 Details; Writers' groups can be a great way to make connertions in the writing and publishing wodd and to get critiques that will improve your skills as a writer. Conie to the Library for an inspirational environment where you can create and share ideas. This group is facilitated by local writer, Kathy Mutch. Marath i Story Time Time/Date; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Details; Marathi-speaking volunteer storytellers read
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Marathi picture books to preschool aged children. German Story Time Time/Date; 11-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Ort. 22 Detai ls; German-speaking volunteer storytellers read German picture books to preschool aged children. Lego Club Time/Date: 6-6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 Detai ls; Join us once a month for Lego show-and-tell and building artivities. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination. For grades K-4. Japanese Story Time Time/Date; 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Ort. 25 Detai ls; Japanese-speaking volunteer storytellers read Japanese pirture books to
preschool aged children. Help fo r Famil ies From Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency Time/Date: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Ort. 25 and Nov. 1 Details: Need help with transportation, food, health, support services, child care education, finances or housing? Through December 27, residents can drop in and meet with an OLHSA staff member at the Library. A Better You - Food Labels & Popular Misconceptions Time/Date: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Ort. 25 Detai ls ; Deciphering food labels may seem easy, but the more you know the better off you will be in making choices. Join
the Director of Nutrition Services from Providence Park Hospital for a fun and education discussion. Enter to win free nutrition-based prizes, including a personal review of your family's pantry. A Better You is part of an ongoing partnership between the library. Providence Park Hospital and you. Registrat ion required. Nov i Historical Commiss ion Mee t ing Time/Date: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ort. 26 Detai ls ; Public is always welcome. Meetings discuss ongoing and future projerts of the Novi Historical Commission.
Family-Friendly Travel Ideas Time/Date; 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Ort. 26 Details: Join Jim Ehehalt, Owner and Travel Manager of Brookside Travel, to learn about unique destinations the entire family will enjoy. You'll learn about family-friendly cities, resorts, theme parks and off-the-beaten-path adventure vacations that have something for everyone, all in plenty of time to make plans for your 2012 vacations. Registration required. Tamil Story Time Time/Date; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Ort. 29 Details; Tamil-speaking volunteer storytellers read Tamil pirture books to preschool aged children. Hal loween Happening Time/Date; 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday, Ort. 29
Deta i ls ; Start the Halloween fun a little early with a Halloween-themed movie at the library, followed by a chance to trick-or-treat at several different stations within the library. Kids of all ages are invited to come in their favorite costume! English Conversat ion Group Time/Date: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Details: Make friends while you prartice your English pronunciation and conversation skills. No need to register. Job Seekers Toolbox Time/Date; 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Details; NPL and Michigan Works! (North Oakland Career Centers) will co-
host this workshop. The Library will introduce you to business databases that will help you identify and research potential employers and create powerful cover letters and resumes. The Career Center will offer job-seekers information on their programs and services that will be essential to job search success. Please register.
Get Creat ive With Cards Time/Date; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Detai ls; We will share ideas and have fun making and creating an original birthday, thank you, and general note cards for you to take home with you. Materials and supplies will be provided so all you need to do is join us by registering for the enjoyable artivity.
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Bob Gatt and Justin Fischer are vying to be city of Novi mayor, a two-year seat. Three City Council seats, each four years, are sought by seven candidates. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Name: Laura Casey Age: 40 Years a Noui resident: 11 Community involvement:
Over six years as a Novi Library Board
Why are you running for council?
How do you think city administration should deal with dwindling economic resources (layoffs, cut services, cut programs, find other ways to cut costs or generate revenue)? ,
What do you believe you have to offer as a city council member?
Do you have specific goals if elected?
What three items should be at the top of the city's priorities list?
vice president of Stonehenge Condominium Association Board of Directors; member of the Friends of Novi Library; member of the Library Bond Campaign Committee; board member of three MSU Alumni organizations Related experience: more
than 16 years of business experience, including strategy and analysis, marketing, project management, public relations and event management Profession: marketing Education: MBA, Walsh
College; MS in management, Walsh College; BA in American public affairs, James Madison College, MSU; BA in French, MSU
I firmly believe Novi can continue to be a vibrant and successful community and I want to be a part of shaping its future. We need to ensure that we're not just reacting to issues today but planning for how these issues may impact the city in the future. Serving on the Library Board, especially as president, has given me a lot of experience in managing a publicly-funded organization and I will bring that experience and my business experience to City Council. I believe I've made a difference for my fellow Novi residents through my work on the Library Board, and I want to expand my ability to contribute by serving on City Council.
We need to be innovative in sharing services and partnering with other communities and organizations. We should ensure that we're looking at best practices from other municipalities to find better ways to provide services to residents and businesses. Novi has made great strides in bringing in additional revenue and securing new services for residents through partnerships with South Lyon and Northville and in pursuing grants for infrastructure projects and services like the electric car chargers at the library and police headquarters. This is exactly the strategic thinking that we need to continue and that I strongly support. I think the city administration has been extremely diligent and focused on cost cutting and working in partnership with other communities. They are looking at every possible opportunity to be fiscally responsible and they should continue their efforts in these areas. Cutting services, programs and jobs should be the last resort.
I bring a strong business background and years of civic experience, including serving in several leadership roles on the Library Board. I have demonstrated success in working on multiple boards and setting and meeting goals and managing budgets in those organizations. For example, as a member of my condominium association's board, I worked to help bring multi-year budgeting to our complex and we now have a long-range plan that helps us plan for major expenditures for the next 30 years. I am a strategically-focused, forward-thinking, engaged Novi resident who is committed to our city, is energetic and dedicated, and has a strong desire to contribute to the well-being of Novi today and tomorrow.
My goals are to: • Ensure Novi's future success,
which requires fiscaf responsibility today and simultaneous planning for tomorrow. We should work together as a community to decide what our priorities are in the short term, with reduced economic resources, and what we want Novi to look like in 2020. Now is the time to ensure that we are planning to meet the needs of residents at the end of this decade " Encourage more Novi
residents to be active with the community through participation in a club or group or through the boards or commissions. Novi residents are caring and active in their neigTiborhoods and we need to find ways to involve them in the broader community. Having a diverse set of voices involved in the community helps to make our community stronger • Find innovative ways to
provide services to businesses and residents, including making necessary technology improvements
• Providing the best city services to our residents, especially in the area of public safety and making sure that we excel at providing the basics like prompt snow removal and maintaining and improving our infrastructure • Ensuring we have a fiscally
responsible city government that is driven by the priorities of our community. I will work with residents and local businesses to understand their priorities and will follow that direction when setting budgets and defining long-term strategies • Focusing on a long-term
strategy for growth and economic development - tf the revenue levels of today are the "new normal" it's more important than ever that we're planning for our future today
Name: Justin Fischer Age: 28 Years a Novi resident: life
long resident Community involvement:
Novi City Councilmember (2009-present); 2oning Board of Appeals (2004-2009);
treasurer.
Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduate Related experience: Novi
City Councilmember (2009-present); Office of Congressman Mike Rogers; Office of Senator Nancy Cassis Profession: executive com
pensation and equity analyst, Corporate Finandal Reporting, Ford Motor Company Education: MBA, Michigan
State University Eli Broad College of Business; BA, finance, Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business Family: wife Melissa
I am running for mayor of Novl because I care about the long-term future and viability of Novi. My wife, Melissa, and I both grew up in Novi, and plan to raise our children here. I believe my finandal background, education and sound judgment will prove valuable as we continue to face unprecedented economic times. I further believe that my experience giving back to the city of Novi will help me providethe leadership and fresh perspective so we can continue to build on our strengths and create the Novi of tomorrow. Novi residents expect and deserve a mayor who will serve with professionalism and integrity. I would be honored to work with residents to take Novi to even greater heights.
Budget cuts over the last few years have been very widespread—there really isn't a part of the city that hasn't been impacted. Thus far, I commend the city administration's efforts in dealing with dwindling economic resources and declines in revenue, and have been proud to have been a part council while we made very tough choices over the last few years. When dealing with declines in revenue, all options must be on the table; I believe it is irresponsible for an elected official to declare that certain services, employees or programs are untouchable when facing falling revenue. I am hopeful we have made all required layoffs over the past few years. To deal with further cuts I would encourage a balanced approach with strategic cost cutting to minimize the impart' to residents. Minor cutbacks throughout the city make more sense than complete elimination of a particular program or service.
I would bring a broad array of financial experience and private sector business experience. I am a proud employee of Ford Motor Company and have held various finance and accounting roles throughout the company. I am proud to have worked in the automotive industry during some of its most trying times, and the experiences I have gained will prove invaluable if elected mayor. I also bring nearly a decade
of volunteer public sen/ice to the community and experience from various levels of government. I presently serve on city coundl, and prior to being elected I served on the city's zoning board of appeals for five years. While on the board, I was elerted chair and vice-ciiair by my colleagues. I also served as treasurer of the Novi Parks Foundation, and have also spent time in the Office of State Senator Nancy Cassis and U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers.
My main goal would be to maintain the quality of life Novi residents have come to expert despite the economic ' times we continue to face. I would work to ensure that Novi not only offers a broad array of services, that all services are first-rate, and that they are run in an efficient manner. Another goal is to continue development of our sense of community. We know that many people move to Novi for the schools. We must further develop and showcase the many City services and amenities to attrart people of all ages, from newlyvyed couples to seniors enjoying their retirement. Lastly, it would be my goal to continue diversification of our tax base while promoting responsible Land Use in accordance with our Master Plan. We are at a pivotal time in Novi's growth, and must always consider what we want from our city many years in the future.
My three priorities would be: • Fiscal Responsibility— I
recognize that personnel costs make the majority of the City's budget. We must strike the right balance to ensure we are attrarting the right talent to serve the residents of Novi white ensuring we are operating our city at a level we can
• Inclusive & Responsive Government — The City of Novi has over 50,000 residents. This is an immense talent pool that we need to ensure we are tapping into. 1 would work to encourage residents of all walks of life to get involved in local government, and ensure that as Mayor I am hearing from all residents. • Innovative & Sustainable
Economic Development — We must work to attrart hightech firms that complement the automotive industry that makes up most of the southeast Michigan region, yet also can support a diverse array of other industries.
Name: Bob Gatt Age: 61 Years a Novi resident: 18 Community involvement:
Police officer, 27 years; started the D.A.R.E. program, retired as a shift commander in 1991. Related experience: Novi
I City Coundl
and American Motor Corp. Public Relations Department for three years. Profession: chief of Field
Operations, Oakland County Community Corrections. Education: bachelor's de
gree, Wayne State University, business administration/marketing/accounting; master's degree. Eastern Michigan University, public administra-tionrtechnology Family: wife Susan and six
children - Robert, Mary, Kaitlin, Christopher, Steven and Emily
I am running for mayor because 1 love Novi, and I want to help mold its future while preserving its great history, i have worked for the citizens of Novi for almost 40 years, so I understand the community's great history and culture. During those nearly 40 years of service, I have gone to work with the same relentless focus: How can I make Novi a better and a safer community? What can I do to protert you and your family? I am the only mayoral candidate with the life, business and government experiences that are required to be an effeaive mayor. I have a strong business background as well as a myriad of experience in government. I am a proven, tested leader. My knowledge of the city, its employee unions, the business leaders and the residents is unmatched.
The last thing we want to do is layoff city employees. The City of Novi has a dedicated, well-trained and well-educated staff. The workers make Novi what it is — the best city in the state. However, city administration cannot ignore a reduced revenue stream. It must find ways to increase revenue while reducing costs. Redurtions in employee salaries and benefits always must be considered because the majority of any government costs are staffing. Employees, both union and non-union, must be part of the solution. Part-time staffing, where no benefits are paid, also should be considered wherever possible. We must leverage modern technology solutions to increase services, while us-ing-fewer resources. Working with city council and administration, I will dirert our budget process to incorporate these ideas Into our financial planning.
I am the only mayoral candidate with the life, business and government experiences that are required (and necessary) to be an effective mayor. I am married with six children. Anyone who has children knows that you artain numerous life experiences by raising that many kids! I have a strong business background, both in the automobile industry and government. I have always been a leader and team player on city council -and in all organizational experiences. My knowledge of the city, its employee unions, city administration, the business leaders and the residents is unequaled and invaluable. Finally, perhaps most telling, the people that you trust -numerous Novi business leaders, Novi community leaders, Novi school leaders and Novi neighborhood leaders - have endorsed me to be their next mayor. They know I am the best choice to replace David Landry when he leaves office.
As mayor, I would like to see Main Street developed and become a thriving part of the Novi community. Too many businesses are locating in other areas. We need to attrart them to Novi. We need to partner with our business community and use every tool that we have in our economic development box. I also would like to offer better transportation services for the residents of Meadowbrook Commons so they don't have to choose between going to the dortor and purchasing groceries because of growing van-riding costs. The older adult population throughout Novi is growing rapidly, and our Novi government must commit to meet their increasing needs. Likewise, we must continue to fund and grow our public safety departments. Our police and fire departments are second to none. We must maintain that glowing public-safety reputation, so Novi will continue to be an attrartive location for new families and businesses.
Public safety is the core reason for any local government to exist. This should be our top priority. We must continue to adequately fund our public safety departments In order to maintain our personnel at their optimum staffing levels. We also must provide adequate training and state-of-the-art equipment. Secondly, we must con
tinue to generate additional revenue through a blended business/residential growth strategy. Our economic development team has to operate better, faster and smarter than all others. Wp have to be more innovative than other cities. And we have to offer a better produrt to attrart a limited number of builders and businesses to Novl. Finally, the city must manage Its legacy costs by eliminating any new long-term obligations. As a former city employee and negotiator, I understand how to deal with this problem better than anyone. We already have begun to cut our legacy costs. That trend must continue.
Name: Rickie Ibe Age: 45 Years a Novi resident: 5 Community involvement:
vice-chairperson, Nov! Zoning Board of Appeals
precinrt delegate. Republican Party; Member of the West Oakland Republican Club; member of the Farmington Area Republican Club. Profession: attorney Education: JD, Washburn
University, Topeka, Kan.; BA (cum laude), University of Detroit Family: married to Dr. Mary
Ibe; two daughters - Cherima, 17 and Chiaka, 11.
I am running for city council because I want to advance fiscally responsible policies. I want to help to guide Novi through this tough economic period facing America. I stand for a balanced budget and increase of our rainy day fund so as to meet our future challenges. I want to promote strong and efficient public safety with respert for our residents and visitors. I want to implement business friendly polides to advance economic development and steady growth. Finally, 1 want improvement to our infra-strurtures and city services. Al of these working together will improve the quality of life for the people of Novi.
First, we must find better ways to generate revenues, such as, provide incentives to attrart new businesses to Novi. Second, evaluate departments and current programs to reduce costs and waste in spending;
A new vision and better perspertive to lead us into the future.
To advance fiscally responsible polides that will lead to economic development and growth.
• Economic development and growth • Strong and efficient public
safety • Improvement in city services
Bob Gatt and Justin Fischer are vying to be city of Novi mayor, a two-year seat. Three City Council seats, each four years, are sought by seven candidates. The elertton is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Why are you running for coundl?
How do you think city administration should deal with dwindling economic resources (layoffs, cut services, cut programs, find other ways to cut costs or generate revenue)?
What do you believe you have to offer as a city council member?
Do you have specific goals If elerted?. .
What three items should be at the top of the city's priorities list?
Name: Ed Kramer Age: 68 Years a Novi resident: 36 Community involvement: Novi City Council (T997-200J);
Novi Planning Commission for six years, two years as chairman; president of my homeowners association for 10
years; active
dent, past distrirt 11A2 zone chairperson. Related experience: Experi
ence in working with diverse people which has given me respert and appreciation for their cultures. Understand how government and business funrtion. Profession: Worked for
Chrysler for more than 40 years with engineering and management experience. Retired near the end of 2008. Served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Education: BS in mechanical
engineering from Carnegie Mellon University; MBA from Wayne State University. Family: Wife, Barbara
(deceased); sons - Stephen and Eric
I am well qualified for Novi City Council. I have experience and dedication to serve. I bring passion and enthusiasm for Novi. I am committed to the vision of Novi as a quality residential city that can afford Itself. As a retiree I have time to invest into making that vision a reality. Serving has beqn part of my life in Novi. I have been artive In the community and am honored to have been able to serve. Since my term on the council, I have been artive in the Novl Lions Club and in my church, holding leadership positions in both. Novi has been well-managed through our recent economic downturn — but we are not out of the woods yet. I will contribute to the new council to keep us on the straight and-narrow path.
Novi must provide quality, cost effertive services, enhancing our quality of life. Nov! must persist in living effi-. ciently within our means, and continue being responsible stewards of taxpayer's dollars, Novi needs to continue to find ways to cut costs. Novl needs to find ways to further develop and invigorate our supportive tax base, while respertlng our environment. Novi needs to maximize use of available grant funding.
I am a long-term resident who has experienced the growth of Novi from a city of 7,000 to our current 55,000.1 have time to dedicate to Novi. I have both government and business experience. I enjoy working with diverse groups to resolve issues. I am an action oriented fiscal conservative. I will strive to resolve issues in a timely manner and to make the rationale for decisions clearly understood. I will work cooperatively to hold the Novi administration responsible for execution of council policy and dirertron without micro managing. As a public servant, I will serve and represent Novi with integrity.
Maintain Novi as a quality residential city that can afford hself. We have gone through bur initial phase of develop-mer^ ahd nave endured and effectively managed the effects of a significant economic downturn. We now need to assess ourselves and prepare ourselves for the next phase of development which may Include ref inement and re-purposing. We need to be poised.and ready to execute = In a customer friendly manner. We need to ensure that any proposed new development contributes to Novi's chararter and quality of life. , No^ ' has many strengths as
evidenced by Family CIrde Magazine who, in August, awarded,Novi the sixth Best: Town in the U.S. for Families. Novi needs to maintain or enhance the'character and, ,' qualities that contributed to that decision: Green space, low aime'rate, finandal stability, affordable homes, access to health care, quality schools and diverse community. Re-in-vigorate^e-purpose underused commercial properties. Maintain our roads.
• Continue efforts to attrart new or re-locating businesses. Consider incentives for vacant building re-use. • Establish better traffic
control, especially during rush hour and construrtlon. • Ensure DPW pursues a
rigorous subdivision maintenance program. Review road contrart quality of workmanship and durability guarantees.
Name: Dave Staudt Age: 52 Years a Novi resident: 18 Community Involvement
Novi City Council (2007 to present); Novi Economic Development Corp; Novi Park Commission; founder of
Nov! Parks Foundation;
Owners Association past chairman and current vice chair; Woodward Avenue Artlon Association past vice chairman; Clinton River Watershed Council past board member; Marine Environmental Education Foundation past chairman Profession: dirertor of Tech
nology Initiatives - Allegra Network, Plymouth; managing partner- Impart Media Professionals, Novi Education: BS manage
ment, Lakeland College; MS management. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Family: married 26 years to
Jean Staudt; daughters Rachel and Amber
t am seeking re-elertion to another four-year team on Novi City Council because I believe I offer our residents the proven experience, conservative values, vision and leadership that can't be matched by any of the other candidate seeking a council seat. I am determined to stick to a solid course of artion, based on my core principles of lowering taxes, reducing spending and operating a city government that we can af- -ford. I will continue to support and advance the expansions of pathways and completion of sidewalks in the city. I will see to it that are streets are plowed, our roads are fixed and our citizens are safe.
During my first term on Novl City Council, I have been a . strong advocate of multi-year.' budgeting, a strong Fund Balance, and right-sizing Novl City government to operate within the limits of existing •': revenue sources. This means every cost-cutting option is on the.table, except where it effects the safety of our residents. I will n'otsupport General Fund tax increases . or using our fund balances :. (Rainy Day Fund) to pay for ' operations?Iaisoam opposed• to hew revenues by imposing new fees ori'residents and -business, like the emergency ' services recovery fee (crash taxes) or the tax collertion administrative fee (tax on ; taxes). 1 fought against those taxes from the beginning and kept us from getting deeper • into your pocket. <
I have dedicated my public service to the City of Novi's success and well-being and 1 am committed to making sure our city remains a great and safe place to live and to raise our families. I have a deep understanding ofthe issues facing the city and a pragmatic approach to governing. Time and again, I have proven that I will make the difficult decisions necessary in these harsh economic times, never forgetting that we must fix our streets, maintain our parks, plow our roads and protert our citizens. I believe that government should not answer all our needs. In Novi, I have leveraged my skills and abilities by creating the nonprofit, privately-funded Nov! Parks Foundation and Canine Advocacy Program. Soth have achieved positive results, independent of adding more government and more tax burden.
fWy goals are largely an';. extension of my past four years in office. I would like to continue to Improving • cooperation and collaboration between the Novi Commu-^ nity School District and city; the expansion of pathwa^ ' ' and completion of sidewalks -throughout the city, induding the building of a trail through the nrc corridor; improver r ments to our parks, induding utilizing the green space at the school-owned Bosco property and improvenientsto .' the Landings Parkon Wailed Lake; improving access to bur -city facilities for physically.:-.: challenged and senior citizens; do a better Job of listening to our residents;when sharing :: concerns; preserving the fin--, est public safety department in Southeastern Michigan; continuing a capital improvement program within the dty: wrth limited f«nds; and raise Novi to No, 1 on the Family, Grde magazine list of the best places to live in the LJnited States.
• My top priority is right-sizing Novi City government to operate within the limits of existing revenue sources. I will not support a General Fund tax rate Increase, and I do not support the use of fund balances (Rainy Day Fund) to pay for operations. • We must continue to main
tain a strong and diverse tax base. This is accomplished by supporting the cit/s commitment to economic development and keeping the Master Plan current and reflertlve of the state of the community, while continuing to be very cautious In regard to retail or commercial development that is not consistent with our Master Plan. • We must assist our growing
senior population to live more independent and fulfilling lives. This can be accomplished by improving transportation services, increasing activity opportunities, supporting increased artivity space, improving fadlitles and encouraging program participation and healthy lifestyle choices.
Name: Donna Skelcy Age: 54 Years a Novi resident 4 Community Involvement:
appointed to the Nov! Zoning Board of Appeals In 2009 and currently serve as secretary Related experience: For
the past 20 years, I have worked for the largest automobile insurer in the United States. 1 have worked in different
capacities with my employer including prarticlng law and managing large claim offices. I have experience working with multi-million dollar budgets and with leading people. Profession: licensed attorney Education: I graduated from
the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1979.1 obtained a BA in Chinese studies. I obtained a juris dortorate from the Detroit College of Law in 1985.
I enjoy public sen/Ice and giving back to the Novi community. I have already been devoting my time to the city. Currently, 1 serve on Novi's Zoning Board of Appeals. Our current mayor, David Landry, appointed me to the board, t have served on the board for the past three years and. at present, I am the board secretary, I have a proven record of being prepared for the meetings and I am an artive participant.
I believe that the city administration should avoid layoffs if possible. 1 believe if staff redurtions are necessary, they should be achieved through attrition! I would avoid cutting services and programs and Iristead try to increase revenue by atti-arting more businesses to the dty.
We are losing an Important legal voice on city coundl because our current mayor has decided not to run again. With my legal training and skills, I would provide that legal voice. I prarticed law for 12 years, first working In a large law firm and then later for my current employer. I have worked for State Farm for the past 20 years in different capacities, first as a trial attorney and later as a manager. My company moved me from Michigan to Chicago where I was in charge of two offices with 133 employees and 10 first line supervisors. Thus, I have the experience of leading people, wiiich is essential fora coundl member. I also am the only candidate who lives in the northern portion of Novi. As a result I would have a better understanding of issues pertaining northern part of Novi than would the other candidates.
(would focus on maintaining Novi's sound financial ground which would ensure its stand- • Ing as a first-rate community in which to live and raise a family. To me. this means encouraging business and residential growth and maintaining our core aty services.
• If elerted. I would focus on maintaining Novi's sound financial ground which would ensure its standing as a first rate community in which to live and raise a family. To me, this means maintaining our core city services for our residents and businesses and it means trying to find efficiencies that reduce expenses. • I would focus on bringing
additional businesses to Novi. To do this. I would encourage policies that would expedite the governmental prcKess a business must undergo to open a business In Novi. • Certain parts of the city
need to be reinvigorated including Novi's southeast corner. If elerted. I would have the city examine possible Infrastrurture enhancements and seek funding for this through grants and other resources.
Name: Wayne M. Wrobel Age: 57 Years a Novl resident: 27 Community Involvement
current Novi City Council member; former chairperson. Novi Zoning Board of Appeals; former vice-chairperson, Novi Planning Commission; former chairperson, Novi Master Plan
and Zoning Committee.
mittee and act as the Oty of Novi's representative to SEMCOG. Profession; Currently
employed by AT&T for over 32 years having held diverse management positions in finance, budgets, operations, engineering and marketing. Education: AA, Henry Ford
Community College; AC. Henry Ford Community College; BA. Michigan State University; MSA, Central Michigan University; graduate of Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Otizen Planner Program Family: fianc6e, Debbie
Waterstradt
Novi is my home. I've lived in Novi for the past 27 years and I intend to live here for many years to come. Therefore, I want to see Novl remain the same vibrant city that Is it today. That being said. I have the experience, knowledge, expertise and desire required to make the difficult decisions that will face city council members to ensure Novi remains the place we are proud to call home.
There is not one single, dear-cut method for the city administration to follow in dealing with the current situation of declining revenues and increasing costs while attempting to keep the city financially viable and solvent It is the combination of implementing new revenue opportunities and cost savings prartlces. : .
' The city administration has -been successful in its efforts to reduce costs and generate additional non-tax revenue, but must continue to be challenged by city coundl to be diligent in finding additional cost saving opportunities and revenue sources in the future. Novl residents expect the cun-ent levels of city services induding police and fire protertion as well as snow removal to remain the same or improve without increasing their tax burden. These can be achieved by the dty administration maximizing the value received for each tax dollar • spent and by running city government like a business.
My current experience as a Novi City Council member, as well as the six years I served on the Novi Planning Commission and the four years each sen/ing on the Novi Zoning Board of Appeals and the Novi Master Plan and Zoning Committee, has provided me with the necessary background and understanding to be effertive in dealing with the affairs of city government This city service, along with the diverse management positions I have held during my 32 years at AT&T, enables me to bring a wide spertrum of experience and a business-based perspertive required to deal with the issues Novi will face in the future. Additionally, when evaluating an issue, I always take into consideration ail the facts presented and taking into account all sides of the issue. This decision making process enables me to make a fully thought-out informed decision which best serves Novi.
I have numerous short-and ' long-term goals that I would like to achieve if I retain my seat on dty council. Some of my short-term goals include: adding additional handicap parking spaces in the front of the Novi Qvic Center, review and change the existing senior transportation senrice within Novi to make it more affordable and user-friendly, and to inaease the annual neighborhood road repair budget Long-term goals I would like to achieve are Implementing a multi-year city budget reviewing and possibly updating the existing dty charter making • it more current to enable ^ e dty to run more effidently, and to expand the existing senior center and increase the number of programs it offers senior dtizens.
• Maintain or improve the current levels of city services including police and.fire protertion as well as snow removal without increasing the resident's tax burden. • Increase the annual neigh
borhood road repair budget to keep up with the growing number of aging neighborhood roads needing repair or replacement • Develop a balanced an
nual city budget taking,into consideration future projerted decreases in revenue while continuing to maintain an 18-22 percent Resen/e Fund Balance.
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Bob Gatt and Justin Fischer are vying to be city of Novi mayor, a two-year seat. Three City Council seats, each four years, are sought by seven candidates. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Why are you running for council?
Name: Ramesh Verma Age: 73 Years a Novi resident: 32 Community involvement:
Commissioner Service to the Aging, 2004-present; Commissioner Asian Pacific American Affairs, 2009-present; Novi Public Library Trustee 2006-present, vice president
2008-2009;
Construction and Utilities, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor; former captain Corps of Engineers, Indian Army Education: civil engineer,
pre-commission training at Indian Military Academy, field engineering course; College of Military Engineering. Family: married for 44 years;
two children graduated from Novi schools; three grandchildren
I have been involved in state politics for over 12 years as a commissioner of Aging, commissioner for Asian Pacific American Affairs and in other capacities. As an active volunteer, I have worked on other committees in the past, including Novi Storm and Water management and Flood Control Committee, Novi International Festivals and youth soccer. About four years ago, our mayor asked me to join tine Novi Library Board as a trustee, and I enjoyed working during the design and construction on state of the art library we now enjoy. I am honored to continue to serve as trustee on the library board. My diverse skill sets and over 47 years of leadership and management experiences will be very helpful. My goal will be to be an effective member of the council. I care greatly about our city and will continue to help it grow.
How do you think city administration should deal with dwindling economic resources layoffs, cut services, cut programs, find other ways to cut costs or generate revenue)?
We should continue looking for creative ways to gain more economic resources and continue our efforts for commer-dal developments. Businesses and developers who consider coming to Nov! should be treated first as honored guests and then as valuable partners. The city, business community and citizens themselves will be gaining by our association with new businesses. Rightsizing the administration will take careful strategic planning, when quality services can be maintained through , cooperative efforts across communities we should be looking at possibilities and rethinking our options. This will be critical as we strive to hold the line on taxes. Some departments need to find ways to be self sufficient. In all areas we need to focus on cost containment, cost cutting when feasible and when appropriate focus on developing fee for services for special use of facilities.
What do you believe you have to offer as a city council member?
Do you have specific goals if elected?
What three items should be at the top of the city's priorities list?
Novi is a tapestry of all races, cultures, religions and diversity and this is the strength of our city. There are 15.9 percent Asians as per the 20 ro census. Novi has businesses from India, Germany, Japan, Mexico and others. Governor Rick Snyder said
that "immigrants are one of the keys to reinvent Michigan by attracting highly skilled immigrants to the state to boost its economy." As a commissioner of Asian Pacific American Affairs, I will work as an ambassador to encourage and invite other ethnic communities to bring their businesses to Novi. 1 will work with Michigan Economic Development Corporation to capitalize on investment opportunities and create additional avenues for the businesses to expand and establish a long-term presence in Novi. I will use my experience as commissioner of Aging to promote the quality of life and economic security and protect seniors from abuse, neglect and exploitation. I will ensure that seniors have a choice in where they live through access to information and services.
My goals will be to foster growth and economic development despite the current difficult economic times. I will work to increase residential, commercial developments to ensure a tax base sufficient to generate income for public safety, recreational services and public library.
• Promoting Novi as an investment destination for businesses and homes to diverse communities. • Enhandng opportunities to
improve the quality of services to all ages including senior citizens. • Supporting assets areas
such as public safety housing and transportation to further stimulate the economic development of the city of Novi
N O V I C O M M U N I T Y S C H O O L D I S T R I C T B O A R D O F E D U C A T I O N
Novi Community School District has two seats on its Board of Education available during the Nov. 8 election. Winner's terms will last four years.
Why do you want to be on the school board?
What are the top three Does the school board challenges facing this district communicate well with the and how would you deal with public? How would you them? improve it?
Is there a long-term solution to negotiations with the various district unions?
How would you prioritize the budget?
Name: Tracey Cadwell Age: 42 Years a Novi resident: 6 Community Involvement:
Member of Glen Haven Condominium Association; member, PAASN (Parents of African American Students in Novi) member, Novi Youth Baseball League; member,
American
recording secretary for two charter schools In southwest Detroit. Profession; I have worked
in the educational field since -'"•M999/'VViaVe beenan educa-
"tor and currently work in an administrative position as an admissions coordinator for a charter school. Education: BA in business ad
ministration, Michigan State University; current pursuing a MA in school counseling from Siena Heights University Family: mother of two sons
--Harold III CTre'), 16, and Stephen, 11
lam running for the Novi School Board because I am a parent and educator that is concerned about our students and school district. I also desire to work with a school board that focuses on ensuring an . exceptional curriculum program for all students within the district that will positively impact the success of students in their post-secondary educational career. I have been in the educational profession for 12 years, and serve on two charter school boards as a recording secretary. I believe that I am knowledgeable about the edUBlional prb'cess
dirtrict's'board "of education, and would be a valuable asset to this district'
• Meeting the diverse cultural needs of all students and families as the minority population in Novi steadily increases. I would address this by providing surveys to families to adequately address their needs and provide resources to assist them with education of themselves and their families. • Bridging the educational gap
of students that transfer into the Novi School Distria and ensuring that they are academically successful; while at the same time sustaining and improving the academic and standardized testing success of students based on Michigan Department of Education requirements. I would implement an entrance exam for transfer students to test their academic proficiency to assist with their education. In addition, I would implement quarterly standardized testing 'and provide workshops to addrMsthe identified problem" areas. • Maintaining a high standard
of educational success and program offerings while the budget/revenue continues to shrink. I would implement district wide school fundraisers and recruit corporate sponsors. I would also encourage administration to aggressively search for grants to offset expenditures as much as possible.
I believe that the school board communicates well with the public by offering various avenues of communication including the televised broadcast of the board meetings and on the internet accessibility of the board meeting minutes. However, the board could improve its communication with the public by sending out e-mails and mailings to the public informing them of pertinent school district information. Also, consistent and constant feedback from the public regarding any questions and/or concerns that they have about the school distrirt is extrernely vital:lri improving Wri effectii|/e and thbroughly relationship between the board and the public
Yes, I believe there is a long-term solution to negotiations with the various district unions. A long-term solution is achievable by establishing an effective relationship between both parties that communicates well and ultimately is able to obtain a mutual agreement that is beneficial for all.
1 would prioritize the budget by discussing with school district administration, employees, families, and students to assess their needs and their expectations of the school board. After receiving feedback from the various parties, I would have a more thorough ability to prioritize the budget. However, I believe the majority of the budget expenditures involve employee salaries and benefits followed by the educational and curriculum resources needed to educate and ensure the academic success of all students in
• the district,- • ;-r«^i^.s«.Tfr«i(«ii
Name: Bobbie Murphy Age: 48 Years a Novi resident: 17.5 Community involvement:
Current school board trustee, four years; Novi Educational Foundation liaison, board secretary; founding member.
Legislative Action Net-work-Novi; member of Curriculum, Finance and Policy committees Profes
sion: Currently,
1 am a stay-at-home mother of four. Previously, I was employed as an advocate, a psychotherapist, a case manager and a parent liaison. Education: University of
Michigan, graduate degree in social work with a specialization in children and adolescents; School social work certification. Bowling Green State University, degree in social work
Family: husband Rob and four children
I love kids. From my early days babysitting, to having four of my own, I have always loved children. I continue to see that as an asset to my work on the school board. The focus should always be on the students, whose education we are entrusted with. Learning is my passion. I was blessed to attend an excellent public school, and still remember many of the teachers that impacted my life. They instilled in me a lifelong love of learning. I want the same for the children of Novi and am eager to play a part in instilling a passion for learning in each of them. I also believe that having active parents on our board is critical to the deci- . sion-making process. Living with the impact of those decisions gives me a perspective that allows me to give voice to the concerns that many of our parent stakeholders share.
• Economic challenges continue to require advocacy for stable education funding. Additional challenges are created by legislative proposals that eliminate local control. Both are critical to Novi's ability to provide the quality education that is expected in this community and deserved by every child. I will continue to actively advocate on behalf of Novi's children. • Being one of the best school
districts in the state makes marked progress in student achievement a challenge. With our recent administrative changes, Novi appears poised to take on this challenge with renewed energy and a strengthened commitment to the vision of the district. Working with this administration to keep a laser focus on student achievement will be my priority. • Novi's shifting demographic
requires diligent attention to the needs of every child. I will continue to be an accessible listener, critical thinker, and creative problem-solver as we seek to address each child's educational needs.
The board is comprised of seven people, and it is the collective voice that is "the board", not the individual one. As the designated spokesperson for "the board", much of the responsibility for comnnunicating falls on the shoulders of our elected president. As a whole, the board makes every effort to keep the community apprised of meetings, decisions, and actions by videotaping and video-streaming our meetings. The district website and local media provide additional venues for interested citizens. As with anything we do, there is always room for improvement. Providing a venue for informal interaction prior to board meetings, using social media, or even sending letters to the editor about upcoming concerns/issues are all possible means of improving our efforts to keep the public informed. Dedicating additional time to communication matters is something we need to consider when we fall short of community expectations in this regard.
Long-term solutions are composed of short-term goals and continuous process improvement plans. We need to be about this in every aspect of our board work, induding our negotiations with our employee groups. Putting those plans and goals in place should be one of the board goals that are identified in the coming year. Aside from this, there are two things that are crucial to negotiations. One is keeping our focus on the kids. In the end, this is what matters. It is the reason we are all here. The other is to work at developing and maintaining a strong relationship by treating one another respectfully, valuing each other's roles, being honest, and listening to one another even if we disagree. This relationship sets a positive tone for our district, and allows us to be all about educating, not negotiating, which directly benefits our children.
The budget serves as a road map for our district mission. Student achievement is the highest priority. We must live within our means, but it can never be at the expense of our students or their level of achievement. It is crucial that we maintain our f inances.in a way that does not jeopardize our mission. Focusing our dwindling resources in the areas that have significant impact on student achievement will require us to assess and evaluate our current programs and services as they relate to student achievement with 21st century skills. How do they, most effectively and efficiently, meet the needs of each child? Which students are not meeting their potential? What can we do to meet those needs and address any deficits? These are just some of the questions we must ask as we prioritize our budget to meet the educational goals we have for each of our students.
Name: George Kortlandt Age: 61 Years a Novi resident: 29 Community involvement
elected Novi School Board trustee four times, president two terms, vice-president two terms, treasurer five terms, secretary one term; chairman. Finance Committee; chairman.
Curriculum Committee; trustee Novi Educational Foundation; Legislative Liaison, Oakland County's Intermediate School District two
years; certified board member, Michigan Association of School Boards with the Award of Merit Pmfesskxi: owner of Novi
Rnandal Services. Investments, Insurance, and Retirement Planning Education: Bachelor's in psychol
ogy. West Virginia Wesleyan; SEC licensed finandal representative; state licensed insurance agent Family: wife Patricia and
three Novi High School graduates - Heather, Craig and Scott
I believe the current fiscal challenges require someone with experience and knowledge of both this district's operating budget and its long-term pursuit of academic excellence, i believe 1 am well suited to meet those requirements. I've had the honor and privilege to serve as a trustee on the Novi Board of Education for 16 years. I am asking you for your continued support for another four-year term. We've been through a lot together, during my 16 years of service. I hope you are as proud as I am of our great, nationally-acclaimed school district I love the Novi School District. I enjoy watching our children perform at their best during athletic contests, musical concerts, theatrical events and robotic competitions. I am dedicated to the Novi community, and I want to maintain -andgrow- the educational excellence that has made our district the crown jewel of pur great City.
• It's imperative we focus on instructional quality and academic excellence for all our students. We need to minimize academic "gaps" among our diverse population. We need to develop high-quality educational programs and choices for our parents and students. • I am proud that I have built
a strong reputation for fiscal conservatism over the years, without sacrificing Novi's status as a premier school district in the state of Michigan. I understand the need to be fiscally responsible, while keeping our children's education as a top priority. I have helped protect our schools from facing severe budget cuts and massive layoffs during the state's tough economic times. • We have a new and
talented superintendent and an entirely new cabinet of administrators. I look forward to sharing my knowledge, history and heritage with them to help elevate Novi schools to even higher levels of student achievement
I pride myself in being one of the strongest grassroots communicators on the Novi Board of Education. For those of you who don't know me, it's easy to find me. I attend multiple athletic contests, band concerts and theatre events. I am very approachable, and I want to hear your feedback. In the new few months, our administration will be launching a new feedback system to help improve our communication with the public. This is an exciting time because we have a new and talented superintendent and an entirely new cabinet who are bringing energy and enthusiasm to our great district. This new administration, along with our school board, is dedicated to improving communications and the quality of customer service to all our stakeholders.
The long-term solution to negotiations is to recognize and remember that we're all in this together. No one likes to use the term "shared sacrifice," but that's what we ALL face in the state of Michigan, both in the private and public sectors. Our state continues to suffer economically, and our funding from Lansing continues to decline. This is a time in our history when we all must pull together in negotiations and remain focused on our kids. We must work together to ensure that all our students get the opportunity to excel academically and socially in our district. If we continue to make negotiation decisions based on providing a world-class education for our Novi kids, then we will survive this difficult time in our state's economy.
My No. 1 objeaive is to ensure than the majority of your tax dollars are spent in our classrooms. I am proud that I have built a strong reputation for fiscal conservatism over the years, without sacrif idng Novi's status as a premier school district in the state of Michigan. I understand the need to be fiscally responsible, while keeping our children's education as a top priority. We have protected our schools from facing the
. severe budget cuts and massive layoffs that surrounding districts have been forced to implement We remain a prime destination for incoming families who move to the state of Michigan because we have a great school district with wonderful prograrhs and outstanding academic opportunities. Novi's families are incredibly invested in their children's success. Parent involvement is high. Our district has a bright future, and I want to be a part of it - with you.
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Nicholas and Stephanie Domlnick of South Lyon are proud to announce the b l i th of their daughter Ol iv ia Nicole, who was bom at 7:39 a.m., Oct. 3 at St. Joseph Merc y Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was 20 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Grandparents are Susan and Darrel l Richardson of Novi , Dean and Carol Shoit of Plymouth, and Sid and Linda Domlnick of South Lyon, Great grandparents are LeRoy and Rose Schultz of South Lyon, and Emma Short of St. Helen, Mich .
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Karmanos recently honored Novi's Nick Smither for his breast cancer efforts.
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Since 1995, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has recognized individuals, cor-porj(tions and organizations for their demonstrated leadership in raising awareness of breast cancer through education, research and the promotion of ear ly detection, treatment and stories of survivorship. Continuing this tradition and to celebrate Nat ional Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the K a r m a nos Cancer Institute honored 12 awardees, including Novi 's N ick Smither, at its 17th Annual Heroes of Breast Cancer Awards on Oct. 11 at the M a x M . Fisher Mus ic Center.
For 17 years, Ford Motor Company has been the National Series Sponsor of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Since 1995, Ford has dedicated more than $110 mil l ion to drive us toward Komei i 's vision of a world without breast cancer. More than 80,000 Ford employees have run or walked in Races across the coun
try to support the cause, and thousands of Ford Dealers across the nation have gotten involved. For those achievements. Ford, as a company, has been honored by K a r m a nos with a one-time-only Heroes award. However , this year, Karmanos honors an individual fi-om Ford whose leadership has made such a dist inctive mark.
As corporate champi on of Ihe Susan G . K o m e n Race for the Cure, Smi th er has galvanized thousands from the Ford Motor community, and through his example, drives others to help end breast cancer forever.
"What a great su ipr ise and honor, thank y o u ! " said Smither. "However, the real heroes are our fantastic Ford team and volunteers who show up in increasing numbers each year to support the fight against breast cancer."
Smither is the co ipo-rate champion for Komen Detroit Race for the Cure , in addition to other worthy causes Ford supports.
As group vice president and chief information officer, Smither's plate is already extremely ful l . Yet, year after year, he asks Ford employees to step up and join h im and his family on Race day. He challenges everyone to join the crowd; the excitement and the momentum that wi l l help lead to a cure. He asks his colleagues to bring all o f that energy they use every day to make Ford the ca r company Detroiters are so proud of, and he encourages them to make a difference through cash donations and purchases of Warriors in P ink items. Smither has done this through some of the hardest times the auto industry has seen. Yet, he connects to the mantra shared by Race supporters: "Times are tough, but breast cancer is tougher. And metro Detroiters are the toughest of al l ."
This year, Ford brought a team of more than 2,500 members decked
out in their Ford T-shirts. Behind the scenes, inspired by Smither's reminders of the strength and courage it takes to fight breast cancer 365 days a year; those Ford Warriors ra ised $46,000.
"At the Karmanos Cancer Institute, research is
.the foundation of everything we do and the surest path to eradicate al l cancers," said Ceroid Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO, Karmanos Cancer Institute. "Al though we work year-round to advance treatments for all cancers, this month we recognize those who continue to help us in the fight against breast cancer - whether it's advancing science or ra l ly ing co-workers, fr iends and community to be a part of something greater than all of us. Together, we are making progress and saving lives. We congratulate this year's honorees and ask for everyone's continued suppoit as we work to end this disease."
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Robinson named program manager at Fox Run
Anne Robinson, a resident of Ann Arbor, has been named Program Manager for Fox Run's extended care neighborhood in Novi . Robinson wi l l be responsible for
leading the transformative journey of creating a community at Renaissance Gardens at Fox
Run where persons with cognitive loss can continue to flourish and be actively engaged in meaningful experiences that really matter to them.
Pr ior to joining Fox Run , Robinson was the executive director of Optimal L i fe Designs in Dementia Care.
She has presented at many regional, national and international conferences on dementia care and is currently involved in long-distance careg iv ing for her father who has progress ive dementia.
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LETTERS
Legislators laughing all the way to the bank
Obfuscation, smoke and mirrors. Illusion, fool the voters... what's new?
Throughout the years, our honorable (?) state legislators have virtually awarded themselves inflated salaries and benefits second only to California's legislative body. They're entitled, they claim, because they perform a full-time job in spite of their other pursuits (e.g. contractors, lawyere, consultants, accountants, insurance brokers, etc.) or seeking another elective office or appointment to a government job that would provide another pension when term limits force them to move on.
The fact that legislators are in session approximately only 100 days a year, occasionally for a shockingly brief time with outrageous absenteeism, is downplayed and seldom publicized.
The gimmick aeated to ensure , , . pay increases without political- 6:; f j n percussion: the representatives and senators must vote against any pay increase recommended by a nebulous entity created by statute. Thus, their income has grown to almost $ 100,000 per an abbreviated year.
Recently, our honorable (?) legislators conspicuously agreed to share the sacrifice expected of most state employees. The token effort by the House (96-11) in favor of immediately eliminating the $5,300,000 annual health care benefit for almost all legislators was a sham. The House members were well aware that the Senate version of the bill would prevail, and all but 16 would be guaranteed state paid health insurance that, according to my math, amounts to $36,000 per year per legislator (148) for the rest of their lives after only six years on the "job."
While pondering this situation, one should consider that becoming an elected state senator or representative demands the least amount of obligatory standardized preparation of most, if not all, professions including barbers, chefs, teachers, carpenters, doctors, electricians, etc. Only one other profession, that I can think of, requires no training, education, or experience. The difference between the two professions is a legislator must be old enough to vole, but, significantly, the other • pros' income depends on performance and output. The legislators' pay is steady, regardless.
When are Michigan voters going to start paying attention to the actions and, often, the inactions of the amateurs in Lansing fumbling through their on-the-job-training until their retirement after six or eight years?
Does anyone know if they are eligible for severance pay if they quit before term limits take effect?
Patrick D o w n e y Novi
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Gatt for mayor. Robert Gatt has the experience necessary to help Novi continue to attract and support both families and businesses. He has shown his ability to work with both community and business leaders as a sergeant in the Novi police depart-
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ment, Novi mayor pro tem, and in his current position as Oakland County chief of Field Operations, Community Correction. In his present position he is responsible for preparing and administering a yeariy budget, as well as bein^ responsible for 60-plus employees. Having worked for Robert Gatt for eight years in his cunent position with Oakland County, I found him to be a man of integrity. It is because of this he has rightfully earned the respect of the citizens and business leaders of Novi. Although I do not live in the city of Novi, I feel Robert Gatt deserves your vote for mayor.
Theodore Gibson Milford
Make Gatt mayor I am writing in support of Bob
Gatt's candidacy for the office of mayor of Novi. People enter the political ring for many different reasons — s o m e to further a personal or political agenda, others seek to "step up to the plate" of public service. Bob Gatt is part of the latter group. His primary motive js to sen/e the people of the dty he loves and has served honorably for over 35 years, first as a Novi police officer, then as a council member. I was privileged to serve with him during many of those years as a fellow police officer. We stood many watches together as partners^ and 1 learned to trust his judgement during some tense situations on the street when there was only one chance to do it right.
Bob Gatt is an innovative leader with a bunch of common sense, who can lead the City of Novi through these hard times. I urge the voters to send him to the mayor's office so that he can continue serving the citizens of the City of Novi.
Phillip C Schoen Novi PD, retired
Gatt for mayor of Novi I have known Bobby since child
hood, I first ran into him (literally) while playing baseball. I was playing
for Presentation of Our Lady and Bobby was catching for SL Monica's. I was rounding third trying to cross the plate in time to score the winning run. The ball got to the catcher (Bobby) about a second or so before I got to home plate. There was a collision and Bobby dropped the ball, thus I scored the winning a in !
While Bob and the whole team were disappointed in not winning the game, he walked up to me after and congratulated me and our whole team for the victory. That was 43 years ago, and what 1 admire most about Bob is his fairness. Bob is very competitive, and that's OK; he's a fighter in what he believes in, he is stealth with his organizational skills, and he is a great communicator both in writing and speaking. However, the most important aspect is he is fair and truthful.
We grew up together, attended SL Francis De Sales High School in Detroit. And while our paths have taken us in different directions, we
' if I needed him to be at my side, ge.'; would befhereas lwouia for 'h imr" ' , He is kind, courageous, faithful, honest and loyal. I just wanted to let the voters of Novi to know a little more about Bob Gatt.
Ron Ferrise , Henderson, Nev,
Fischer for mayor Justin Rscher is my neighbor
and friend. He sat on Pointe Park Condominiums Homeowner's Board as treasurer for three years and was a great asset to our board and association. Justin is honest and ; hard working with an extremely gcxjd work ethic. He is a graduate of Michigan State University with a master's degree in business administration. He is always looking to achieve new goals in his life and career
I was excited when he was elected to the Novi City Council two yeans ago. He has done a great job for the dty of Novi in all the positions he has held. 1 know that he will be a great mayor for Novi. I will give all my support to Justin when he is running for mayor and when he is elected.
Carol Klausing president, Pointe Park Condo
Association, Wixom
Social Security is secure Texas Gov Rick Perry has called
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There is a great deal o f confusion and misunderstanding about the Social Security system. If you would like to learn more about Social Security, a three-page booklet of facts is available for the price of a postage stamp. All the infonmation is valid and sources for additional information are included. Send a stamped, , self-addressed envelope with your request to: Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit, RO. Box 37033, Oak Park, Ml 48237.
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Iore than many in our state, M ich i gan's seniors are
st ruggl ing to make ends meet these days. Many face tough decisions such as whether to buy groceries o r pay the electr ic b i l l . Even those doing wel l know they have to pinch every penny in this uncertain economy.
Too often, health care is where seniors end up cutting corners to save money. A s executive director of Michigan's A rea Agencies on A g i n g Association, I know that the costs of health insurance and prescr ipt ion medications are of constant concern to our senior citizens.
I also know how important it is to take care of our health as we get older, and especially to catch
problems before they get serious or worsen. Many of us are i n and ' outof the ' ' doctor's oiffice pre
cisely because we took our health fpr granted when vve were yotmger. And we all know people who woiild he ., alive today i f they'd gone to . a doctor sooner or managed
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' M y Son the Waiter' at A n d i a m o
For New York City comedian Brad Zimmerman, life as a struggling actor wasn't turning out as he hoped it would. So when he started to feel the pressure from his family to make something of himself, he decided to capitalize on his disappointing experience by creating a
one-man show: "My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tl-agedy." Zimmerman's hit show can be seen at the Andiamo Novi Theatre through Oct. 30 with performances running Thursdays-Sundays.
Part theatre, part stand-up, Zimmerman's
homey send-ups on his childhood, family, career and misbegotten love life are as warm and poignant as they are hilarious (i.e. Brad's mom to her friends: "If all goes well, Brad is going to buy a bookcase.").
A regular at America's top casinos, ' resorts and comedy clubs, Zimmerman played Johnny Sack's lawyer on "The Sopranos" television series and has opened for such notables as the late George Carlin, Brad Garrett, Susie Ess-
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man, and the Smothers Brothers. He has also opened for Joan Rivers, who was quoted as saying "I've had three great opening acts in my lifetime: Billy Crystal, Garry Shandling, and Brad Zimmerman."
For ticket information, call the box office at (248) 348-4448; Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000; or on-line at www.ticket- master.com. The Andiamo Novi Theatre is located at 42705 Grand River Avenue, Novi.
Interior des ign consultat ion Gorman's Home Furnishings and Inte
rior Design will host an "Ask A Designer" event on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, at Novi showroom.
The "Ask A Designer" event provides guests of Gorman's the opportunity to consult one-on-one with an interior designer and discuss their home decor challenges. Consultations, as always, will be provided at no cost and no obligation. Customers are encouraged to bring their fabric swatches, paint chips, pictures, and room schematics so that the designers can given them individualized advice about their options and choices. Designers will also have sample books and fabric swatches on hand.
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L o o k i n g f o r best m a k e u p artist
Lisa Glickoff of Astute Artistry has teamed up with The Dirty Martini of Novi for HAUNTED^ a Metro Detroit wide contest and party to find Michigan's best special F/X makeup artist.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Dirty will be transformed into the scene of Michigan's special f/x makeup, and Halloween haunts with creepy characters, fantasy friends, local artists, and the creative people of Metro Detroit. Socialize with makeup artists, stylists, photdgra- , pliers and creative people of the Michigan Makeup industry who make it happen in the D.
Any makeup artist in Michigan can participate. Winners of this contest will win cash grand prizes as well as a $1,000 professional photo shoot from top metro Detroit photographer Saleem Chaudry. Grand Prize winner will be written up in one of Michigan's top magazines.
B l o o d dr ives -C' Upcoming local blood drives for the
month of October include: Sunday, Oct. 24; 2-8 p.m.; Trinity Pres
byterian Church, Plymouth Sunday, Oct. 30; 7 a.m.-l p.m.; First
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ule an appointment, call Diane at (313) 549-7052 or e-mail her at riskod@usa. redcross.org.
Help f iref ighters f ight cancer
Novi firefighters will be wearing pink T-shirts on duty through Oct. 22. The shirts are light pink with Novi Fire Department on the back, and with the fire logo and "hope and courage" written on the front left chest.
The fire department is selling the shirts to the public for $12 for sizes small through extra large; $1 for each additional size. All proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
For more information, contact firefighter Joshua Bunse at Station (248) 735-5696.
Nov i offers t w o Hal loween happenings
The City of Novi is offering two great ways to celebrate the spookiest of holidays - Halloween.
On Friday, Oct. 21, teens, ages 13-17, are invited to embark on a five-hour bus tour of three haunted attractions. After
leaving the Novi Civic Center at 6 p.m., the group will head to Erwin Orchards' Barn of Horrors which contains the Mystery of the Black Hole with horrifying creatures, state-of-the-art robotics, special effects and illusions.
The second stop, the Brighton Riding Stables, has the longest hayride through a haunted forest in the area. The third stop. Panic at Proud Lake, is an outdoor haunted adventure in Milford that includes paddling down a river, hiking through a twisting, terrifying trail, and escaping by way of a hay wagon ride.
The Haunted House Tour is $45 per Novi resident using online registration available at cityofnovi.org.
The Novi Senior Center will host the Spooktacular Halloween luncheon on Monday, Oct. 31 from noon-2 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and the luncheon includes ghoulish entertainment. A $7 resident, or $8.50 for non-resident, ticket must be purchased in advance at the Novi Senior Center (located on Meadowbrook Road between 10 Mile Road and Grand River Avenue).
Recommended trick or treat hours in Novi are from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. For Halloween safety tips, visit cityofnovi.org.
Flu shots Oakland County Health Division will
offer $11 flu shots from 10 a.m.-3 p.m'. Friday, Oct. 21 and Nov. 4 at the Walled Lake Community Center, 615 N. Pontiac Trail Road.
In addition, Oakland County residents can receive $11 flu shots at Health Division offices located at the following addresses:
• North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
• South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
Hours are noon-8 p.m. on Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. T\iesday-Friday.
Registration is preferred. To register for a flu shot, go to www.oakgov.com/ health. Clients may select the location, date and time of appointment. Online registration also provides a consent form that must be taken to the clinic where the client is pre-enroUed. Online payment options include - Visa, Mastercard, Medicare and/or Medicaid. If you are unable to register online, please call 248-858-7350 or 248-424-7120.
Walk-in clients are welcome. Walk-in payment options include: Medicare, Medicaid and cash (no credit cards).
For more information, please visit www. oakgov.com/health or call the Health Division's Flu Shot Hotline at 800-434-3358. Nurse on Call is also available to answer questions, please call 800-848-5533.
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C r e d i t U n i o n D a y is i m p o r t a n t International Credit Union Day (ICU
Day) is designed to create awareness and celebrate the ways credit unions improve the lives of their members around the world.
There are more than 49,000 credit unions in the world serving nearly 184 million people in 97 countries.
This year's theme, "Credit Unions Build a Better World." celebrates the important economic and social contributions credit unions make to their communities worldwide. It also aligns cooperatively owned and controlled credit unions wiUi die greater cooperative business sector and the United Nations as tiiey launch die International Year of Cooperatives 2012 later diis yean
Here are fiomepoints that make credit unions unique.
Equal Ownership - Credit unions are democratically controlled and member-owned and operated. Each member has equal ownership and one vote regardless of
how much money he or she has in savings. Not For Profit - Credit unions are not-for-
profit financial cooperatives that provide a safe, convenient place for members to save money and access loans and other financial services at reasonable rates.
Social Purpose: People Helping People - Credit unions exist to serve their members, not to make a profit Every member counts, including those of modest means. This "people-fu-st" philosophy impels credit unions and tiieir employees to get involved in their community and support worthwhile causes.
Volunteer Leadership - Each credit union is governed by a volunteer board of directors elected by and from the credit union's membership.
Financial Education for Members - Credit unions place particular importance on educational opportunities for their members and Uie public to help everyone become better educated consumers of fmancial services.
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On October 20,2011, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day, an event to commemorate the credit union movement's impact and achievements.
Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide an effective and viable alternative to for-profit financial institutions for more than 184 million members in 97 countries worldwide. They exist to serve their members, providing a safe place to save money and access affordable loans.
Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated annually on
; rthe third-Thursday-of-i October. Each year, ! the international event • affords the opportuni-.-I ty to remember credit i' unions'proud history. • and promote aware-\ ness of and support. ; for the credit union j difference. This year's i theme, "Credit Unions i BuUd a Better World," i celebrates the impor
tant economic and social contributions credit unions make to their communities worldwide. It also aligns cooperatively owned and controlled credit unions with the greater cooperative business sector and the United Nations, which will launch the International Year of Cooperatives 2012 later this year.
Credit unions are recognized as a force for positive economic and social change and have provided significant value in both developed and emerging nations. World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), the international trade association and development agency for credit unions worldwide, and numerous national credit union trade associations and federations around the world sponsor International Credit Union Day.
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This is the story of an idea. A simple idea: that people could pool their money and make loans to each other. It's the credit union idea, and it evolved from the cooperative activities of early 19th century Europe.
The first of these cooperatives vyas an 1844-marketing cooperative organized by a group of workers in Rochdale, England. That same year in Germany, Victor Aime Huber began developing and publicizing some of the early European cooperative theories. The idea
-of-credi societies- vas-a— part of this effort.
Credit Societies are -considered the birth of . Credit Unions. Moved by the crop failure and famine that had devastated Germany in 1846-1847, Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch and Friedrich Wilhehn Raiffeisen created the first true credit unions in the mid-19th century. After organizing a cooperatively owned mill and bakery, Schul-ze-Delitzsch founded the first "people's bank" in 1852 to provide credit to entrepreneurs in the city. Raiffeisen had established a credit society in Flammersfeld, Germany in 1849 that depended on the charity of wealthy
men for its support. He remained committed to that concept until 1864, when he organized a new credit union for farmers along the principles of cooperative interdependence, a community-first mentality and a volunteer management structure that are still fundamental today
The credit societies in Germany, and similar institutions founded by Luigi Luzzatti in Italy, were the forerunners of the large cooperative "banks" which aboimd in Europe today.
Over the years^cred- - -it unions spread to communities around the world. In the early 1900s Alphonse and Dori-mene Desjardins started a credit union (caisse populaire) in L^vis, Quebec. Shortly thereafter, Alphonse, along with Americans Edward A. Filene andRoyF.Ber-gengren, helped establish credit unions in the United States.
As time passed, a desire emerged to establish an annual occasion to acknowledge both the credit unions' important role in creating opportunity for their members and communities and the achievements of pioneers who laid the foundation
for ongoing credit union success. Hence, The First Credit Union Day.
On January 17,1927, the Credit Union League of Massachusetts celebrated the first official holiday for credit union members and workers. They selected January 17 because it was the birthday of America's "Apostle of Thrift," Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), who early credit union founders believed symbolized "the life and teaching embodied in the spirit and purpose of credit unions."
.Ironically, rapid growth within the North American credit union movement meant that people were either too busy to celebrate or too new to the movement to recognize the significance of the celebration. After a brief trial period. Credit Union Day quietly disappeared.
The celebration received a Second
Chance. In 1948, the U.S. Credit Union National Association (CUNA) decided to initiate a new national Credit Union Day celebration. CUNA and CUNA Mutual Insurance Society set aside the third Thursday of October as the national day of observance. By then, many more of America's credit union leaders believed there was a need for an occasion
• that would bring people together to reflect upon credit union history and achievements and to promote the credit union
• idea across He country. ~ Credit-unions state '
' credit union leagues in the United States and many of the informal
: credit union chapters in each state were encouraged to celebrate the new holiday in some way. It was to be a time for raising funds for movement causes and to pay homage to the men and women who had dedicated
their lives to credit union development.
During the 1950s, CUNA's World Extension Department provided technical assistance and philosophical guidance for credit union development worldwide. So many countries had established credit union movements by 1964 that CUNA formally expanded its mission and laimched CUNA International.
New movements joined the credit union family each year, and an increasing number of people were interested in celebrating iheir unit ue-—^ ••: ness and unity with a special holiday that could be enjoyed by everyone-regardiess of religion, political beliefs, culmral differences or language. Many credit unions and leagues began to distribute publications; banners, slogans and kits, and Credit Union Day became an international celebration.
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a t t e m p t s . T h i n g s d i d n ' t c h a n g e m u c h
a s t h e C h i e f s r o l l e d t o a 3 5 - 6 v i c t o r y .
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rival. B u t , M a c h c a n p r o b a b l y a l s o t e l l
y o u t h a t i t ' s m u c h b e t t e r t o l o s e a g a m e i n
t h e r e g u l a r s e a s o n t h a n i t i s i n t h e p l a y
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c h a m p i o n s h i p .
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s c h o o l c a r e e r s w a s b i t t e r s w e e t f o r
m a n y o f N o v i ' s b o y s c r o s s c o u n
t r y s e n i o r s O c t . 11 a s t h e W i l d c a t s
d r o p p e d a 2 5 - 3 1 d e c i s i o n t o v i s i t i n g
L i v o n i a S t e v e n s o n .
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f o r N o v i ( 3 - 2 ) a n d t o o k t h e t o p t h r e e
s p o t s i n t h e r a c e .
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t a k e s t h e f i r s t t h r e e p l a c e s i n a d u a l ,
t h e y a u t o m a t i c a l l y w i n , " N o v i c o a c h
R o b e r t S m i t h s a i d .
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s e n i o r s d u r i n g t h e i r f i n a l h o m e m e e t ,
i t w a s o n l y f i t t i n g t h a t a s e n i o r , K e v
i n H a n l o n , l e d t h e t e a m . H a n l o n f i n
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t r a l ) d e f e a t e d N o . 8 P l y m o u t h S a l e m (8 -
SA, 5 -3 -0 C e n t r a l ) i n a p h y s i c a l 3-1 d i s
t r i c t q u a r t e r f i n a l M o n d a y a f t e r t h e t w o
s q u a d s h a d s p l i t t h e s e a s o n s e r i e s 1 -1-0 .
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S a l e m c o a c h E d M c C a r t h y s a i d . " N o v i
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b o y s c r o s s c o u n t r y t e a m , S m i t h t o o k t h e
j o b w h e n h e w a s 2 4 , a f t e r a s u c c e s s f u l
r u n n i n g c a r e e r o f h i s o w n a t S o u t h L y o n
H i g h a n d A l m a C o l l e g e .
N o w 5 5 , t h i n g s w e r e m u c h d i f f e r e n t
w h e n S m i t h w a s i n h i g h s c h o o l .
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t r a c k s w e r e e x a c t l y 1/4 o f a m i l e ( 4 4 0
y a r d s ) , " S m i t h s a i d . " T i ' a c k a n d f i e l d
i n t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s s t a r t e d c o n v e r t
i n g t r a c k s t o m e t r i c s t a r t i n g a r o u n d
1975 . F o r s e v e r a l y e a r s , h i g h s c h o o l
a n d t r a c k m e e t s w e r e r a c i n g e i t h e r
t h e 4 0 0 m e t e r s o r t h e 4 4 0 - y a r d d a s h . I t
t o o k t i m e t o c o n v e r t a l l o f t h e t r a c k s t o
m e t r i c . T h e r e i s a c o n v e r s i o n f a c t o r o f
a b o u t 0 . 3 o f a s e c o n d , w i t h t h e 4 4 0 b e i n g
t h e l o n g e r r a c e . 1 r a n 4 9 . 4 ( s e c o n d s ) f o r
t h e 4 4 0 i n 1 9 7 4 , w i n n i n g R e g i o n a l s r u n
n i n g f o r S o u t h L y o n H i g h S c h o o l . "
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h i s b e s t . S m i t h h e l d t h e S o u t h L y o n
s c h o o l r e c o r d i n t h e 1 0 0 - y a r d d a s h a n d
w a s a l s o t h e l e a g u e c h a m p i o n i n b o t h
t h e 4 4 0 - a n d 8 8 0 - y a r d d a s h e s . H e a l s o
d a b b l e d i n o t h e r e v e n t s d u r i n g t r a c k
s e a s o n , w i t h a 2 2 - f e e t , 4 - i n c h l o n g j u m p
i n g a n d s o m e h u r d l i n g .
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a n d c o l l e g e , " S m i t h s a i d . "I r e a l l y
e n j o y e d i t . "
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n e a r w h e r e h e g r e w u p .
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i n a t N o v i H i g h S c h o o l i n 1 9 8 0 a s a b u s i
n e s s t e a c h e r , t h e y a l s o n e e d e d a h e a d
t r a c k c o a c h a n d a s s i s t a n t c r o s s c o u n t r y
c o a c h , " S m i t h s a i d . "1 w a s a n a s s i s t a n t
H a v i n g s e r v e d a s N o v i ' s c r o s s c o u n t r y c o a c h
f o r t h e p a s t 3 0 y e a r s , R o b e r t S m i t h w a s
h o n o r e d a t t h e C o a c h i n g L e g e n d s C l a s s i c
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f o r t h e c o e d t e a m f o r o n e y e a r a n d t h e n
t h e b o y s a n d g i r l s b e c a m e s e p a r a t e i n
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c o u n t r y c o a c h e v e r s e n s e . I a l s o c o n
t i n u e d t o b e t h e h e a d b o y s t r a c k c o a c h
t h r o u g h 2 0 0 7 . "
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t e a m r e i g n s i n 2 0 0 7 a n d r e t i r e d f r o m
c l a s s r o o m t e a c h i n g i n J u n e 2 0 1 0 , h e
n o w e n j o y s f o c u s i n g h i s t i m e o n t h e
b o y s c r o s s c o u n t r y t e a m .
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g y t o c o n t i n u e t o c o a c h , " S m i t h s a i d . "I
l o v e i t . T h e g u y s a r e a l l e x t r e m e l y d e d
i c a t e d a n d f o c u s e d . A s l o n g a s t h e y c o n
t i n u e t o g i v e 1 0 0 p e r c e n t , I ' l l b e t h e r e t o
g i v e 1 0 0 p e r c e n t . "
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b o y s s o c c e r t e a m , b r o u g h t t h e s c h o o l ' s
f i r s t t w o s t a t e t i t l e s h o m e o n N o v . 7 ,
1 9 9 8 , T h e c r o s s c o u n t r y t e a m r e p e a t e d
a s C l a s s A c h a m p i o n s i n 1 9 9 9 a n d o t h e r
s p o r t s h a v e s i n c e f o l l o w e d s u i t . S m i t h ' s
h a r r i e r s w e r e a l s o D i v i s i o n I r u n n e r s -
u p i n 2 0 0 0 a n d 2 0 0 6 .
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i c s t o s t a y c u r r e n t w i t h t h e l a t e s t t r e n d s
i n t h e s p o r t , " S m i t h s a i d . "It i s a m a z i n g
j u s t h o w s c i e n t i f i c t r a i n i n g h a s b e c o m e .
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i n g a n d p l y o m e t r i c t e c h n i q u e s w e r e
a l m o s t n o n - e x i s t a n t 3 0 y e a r s a g o . N o w
w e c o n c e r n o u r s e l v e s w i t h t h i n g s l i k e
b i o m e t r i c c y c l e s , p e r i o d i z a t i o n o f t r a i n
i n g a n d m e n t a l , a s w e l l a s p h y s i c a l ,
p e a k i n g .
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c o m m i t m e n t o f t h e N o v i r u n n e r s . E v e r y
y e a r I m a r v e l a t t h e i r l o y a l t y a n d d r i v e
t o b e t h e b e s t t h e y c a n b e . "
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w a s T i m M o o r e , w h o p l a c e d e i g h t h a t
t h e F o o t l o c k e r N a t i o n a l s i n 2 0 0 0 a n d
w a s t h e F o o t l o c k e r n a t i o n a l c h a m p i
o n i n 2 0 0 1 . M o o r e w a s a l s o t h e U S A T F
J u n i o r n a t i o n a l c h a m p i o n i n 2 0 0 1 a n d a
U S A T F r e p r e s e n t a t i v e i n D u b l i n , I r e
l a n d , i n t h e 2 0 0 1 W o r l d C h a m p i o n s h i p s .
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c a t s w h o h a v e b e e n h o n o r e d u n d e r
S m i t h ' s t u t e l a g e . S i n c e 1 9 9 6 , N o v i h a s
p r o d u c e d t h e m o s t s t u d e n t - a t h l e t e s i n
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r i e r a t t h e s t a t e m e e t , w i t h 1 7 b r e a k
i n g t h e m a r k . A d d i t i o n a l l y , t h e r e h a v e
b e e n 9 0 A l l - C o n f e r e n c e r u n n e r s a n d 8 2
s t a t e q u a l i f i e r s . N o v i h a s h a d a t l e a s t
o n e r u n n e r , i f n o t t h e e n t i r e t e a m , i n t h e
s t a t e m e e t e a c h o f t h e p a s t 15 y e a r s .
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t h e m o s t r e c e n t o f w h i c h t o o k p l a c e a t
t h e C o a c h i n g L e g e n d s C l a s s i c i n B r i g h
t o n O c t . 1, S m i t h w a s h o n o r e d a s C o a c h
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h a d a h e c k o f a b a t t l e . T h a t m a t c h w e n t
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w h i c h i s a l w a y s d a n g e r o u s , " H a n s o n
s a i d . " W e w e r e k i n d o f o u t o f s y n c i n t h e
f i r s t s e t , b u t S t e p h a n a n d J o n p u l l e d i t
t o g e t h e r a n d p l a y e d t w o v e r y s o l i d s e t s
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s t a r t . W e w e r e d o w n 3-0 i n b o t h s e t s . "
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a d v a n c e d t o t h e s e m i f i n a l s d e s p i t e l o w
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s e t t h e C C k i d s h a d l o s t a l l s e a s o n l o n g , "
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m a t t e r o f a p o i n t h e r e , a p o i n t t h e r e a n d
y o u ' r e p l a y i n g i n t h e f i n a l s . "
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b y f a r t h e b e s t w e ' v e e v e r p l a y e d a t t h e
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s o u n d l y d e f e a t e d G a r
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o f t h e ' C a t s i n a 2 5 - 2 2 ,
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d o n h a d t w o a c e s , 1 3
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a n d H a r r i n g t o n ( f i v e
d i g s ) k e p t t h e ' C a t s
a l i v e .
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l a n c e w r i t e r a n d f o r m e r s ta f f
w r i t e r f o r t h e N o v i N e w s .
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S O C C E R C o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 81
i s a s g o o d o f a n a t t a c k i n g t e a m a s t h e r e is
i n t h e s t a t e . T h e y c e r t a i n l y w e r e a b l e t o
p r o v e h o w g o o d t h e y a r e a t a t t a c k i n g . "
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w h e n a t h r o w - i n b y j u n i o r C h r i s D i e r k -
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' j u n i o n r i e t m i n d e r A n d y N e t t e r - ( 1 3 s a v e s )
a n d ' I e S ' s t h a n f i v e y a r d s a w a y f r o m a n
e m p t y n e t . C o l e t a p p e d it i n f o r a I-O
S a l e m l e a d 13:25 i n t o t h e g a m e .
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b i u i e d p e o p l e e v e r y g a m e , " N o v i c o a c h
B r i a n O ' L e a r y s a i d . " W e ' v e b e e n d o w n
q u i t e a f e w t i m e s t h i s s e a s o n , s o w e ' r e
f a i r l y c o m f o r t a b l e . "
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o p p o r t u n i t i e s , b u t t h e W i l d c a t s g o t t h e
e q u a l i z e r w i t h 17:01 r e m a i n i n g i n t h e
f i r s t h a l f w h e n s e n i o r C h a s e J a b b o r i d r i b
b l e d t h e b a l l i n t o t h e l e f t c o m e r , d r a w i n g
d e f e n d e r s s o h e c o u l d d r o p t h e b a l l b a c k
t o s e n i o r S e a n H a z e n a t t h e l e f t c o m e r o f
t h e b o x , w h o t h e n c a r r i e d i t i n t o w a r d t h e
l e f t p o s t b e f o r e h i t t i n g i t a c r o s s t h e m i d
d l e . S a l e m s o p h o m o r e n e t m i n d e r C o l i n
P i e t r o n ( f o u r s a v e s ) b a t t e d i t a w a y a n d t o
t h e f e e t o f N o v i s e n i o r A a r o n Q u i n l e y f o r
a p o i n t - b l a n k s h o t a b o u t e i g h t y a r d s a w a y
" H e ' s a w o r k h o r s e a n d h e c h i p s i n o n
o f f e n s e , " O ' L e a r y s a i d o f Q u i n l e y " H e
c h i p s i n w i t h g o a l s , a s s i s t s . H e ' s o u r b e s t
p l a y e r i n t h e a i r . H e w i n s a t o n o f b a l l s i n
t h e . a i r . H e ' s o u r b e s t 5 0 / 5 0 c h a l l e n g e r H e
r e a l l y i s a n i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f o u r t e a m a l l
a r o u n d . "
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N o v i o p e n e d t h e g a m e u p e a r l y i n t h e s e c
o n d h a l f J u s t 6:36 i n t o t h e h a l f , Q u i n l e y
p l a y e d a l o n g b a l l o v e r s o p h o m o r e D o n
N a k a s h i m a a n d t w o S a l e m d e f e n d e r s .
N a k a s h i m a o u t r a n b o t h d e f e n d e r s a n d
d r e w P i e t r o n t o t h e l e f t b e f o r e a t t e m p t
i n g a l o w s h o t . P i e t r o n b l o c k e d t h e s h o t ,
b u t i t b o u n c e d b a c k o n t o N a k a s h i m a ' s
f e e t , w h o k n o c k e d i t i n t o a n e m p t y n e t .
"I s a w t h e b a l l g o t h r o u g h , s o I s t a r t e d
m a k i n g m y r u n , " N a k a s h i m a s a i d . "I h i t i t
s o I c o u l d g o p a s t t h e d e f e n d e r s a n d I h a d
t o b e s m a r t a b o u t t a k i n g t h e s h o t o r n o t .
It w a s a c t u a l l y , l i k e , i n m y h e a d , i t w a s , i f
I m i s s , t h e n i t ' d b e a l l o n m e . S o I c a h n e d
m y s e l f d o w n , I t o o k t h a t s h o t . T h e n i t h i t
o f f t h e g o a l i e s o I t o o k i t b a c k a g a i n a n d
b r i n g i n m y right f o o t a n d p l a c e d it.
"I f e e l l i k e w e h a v e a l o t o f p o t e n t i a l a s
a t e a m . E a c h a n d e v e r y o n e o f u s p l a y s
a d i f f e r e n t r o l e o n t h e f i e l d t h a t ' s r e a l l y
i m p o r t a n t t o t h e g a m e . "
O N T A P R a n k e d N o . 4 , N o v i ( 1 5 - 3 : 0 , 7 - 1 - 0 K L A A
C e n t r a l ) w a s s c h e d u l e d t o h o s t P l y m o u t h
(5-5-2, 6-2-2 S o u t h ) last n i g h t in a d is t r i c t
s e m i f i n a l . T h e w i n n e r p l a y s 2 p . m . S a t u r
d a y at N o v i f o r t h e d is t r i c t t i t le a g a i n s t
e i t h e r N o . 2 C a n t o n (16-1 -2 ,9 -0 -1 S o u t h )
o r N o . 10 N o r t h v i l l e ( 1 0 - 5 - 3 , 5 - 3 - 2 C e n
t ra l ) . T h e N o v i d i s t r i c t c h a m p i o n w i l l p l a y
a r e g i o n a l s e m i f i n a l 7 p . m . W e d n e s d a y
'a j tSa l ipe^agai r i^^
b ' o r ' n ' E ( J s e l F d r 5 " d i s t n r t . ' ' l . ' ~ ' ' ' ' T " ^
f-.".'; j:--' 'r • ' • - . ' 1, •,;•(• I.'!M f i . ' h ' W a t i l a i
J u s t 2 ;14 l a t e r , j u n i o r M a n W i l s o n
p l a y e d a l o w t h r o u g h b a l l u p t h e m i d
d l e t o J a b b o r i , w h o o u t r a n tiie l o n e S a l e m
d e f e n d e r u p t h e l e f t s i d e f o r 5 0 y a r d s
b e f o r e b u r y i n g a s h o t i n t h e l o w b a c k c o r
n e r f o r a 3-1 l e a d .
B o t h N e t t e r a n d P i e f r o n c a m e u p h u g e
o n p o i n t - b l a n k a n d o f f - b a l a n c e s a v e s
d o w n t h e l i n e t o k e e p t h e s c o r e a t 3-1 u n t i l
t h e f i n a l w h i s t l e . T h e s t r o n g e s t o f s h o t s
w e r e o f f t a r g e t a n d t h e m o s t a c c u r a t e
o n e s w e r e u n c o n t e s t e d l o b s b y t h e R o c k s .
C o l e a n d s e n i o r J a k e P a s c a r e l l a f u e l e d
t h e S a l e m o f f e n s e , b u t c o u l d n ' t n a r r o w
t h e d e f i c i t .
"It w a s a d i s a p p o i n t i n g r e s u l t f o r u s , "
M c C ^ l a r t h y s a i d . I t h o u g h t w e p l a y e d a l i t
t l e b e t t e r t h a n a 3-1 r e s u l t I t w o u l d ' v e
b e e n n i c e t o g e t a s e c o n d o n e i n , b u t N o v i
w a s v e r y d a n g e r o u s o n t h e c o u n t e r a t
t a c k a n d t h a t f i r s t 10 m i n u t e s o f t h e s e c
o n d h a l f w a s w h e n t h e y h a d t w o r e a l l y
t o p n o t c h g o a l s t h a t w a s t o o m u c h f o r u s
t o o v e r c o m e . "
T h e W i l d c a t v i c t o r y c a m e o n t h e h e e l s
o f t h e n - N o . 3 N o v i l o s i n g a 3 - i o v e r t i m e
n a i l b i t e r t o t h e n - N o . 4 C a n t o n ( 1 6 - 1 - 2 , 9 - 0 -
1 S o u t h ) O c t . 1 0 f o r t h e K L A A K e n s i n g t o n
C o n f e r e n c e c h a m p i o n s h i p a n d t h e n d o m
i n a t i n g N o . 9 G r a n d B l a n c ( 1 4 - 3 - 0 , 1 0 * 0
W e s t ) 4-0 O c t . 1 2 i n t h e r u n n e r s - u p b a t t l e
f o r t h i r d i n t h e a s s o c i a t i o n .
W i l s o n s c o r e d N o v i ' s l o n e g o a l
a g a i n s t C ; a n t o n w h e n j u n i o r M i t c h
A d a m s d e f l e c t e d a c o m e r k i c k t o h i m
f r o m s e n i o r C h r i s P a r k , b u t t h e C h i e f s
a n s w e r e d w i t h a p e n a l t y k i c k a n d t h e n
s c o r e d o n a r e b o u n d w i t h e i g h t m i n u t e s
l e f t i n o v e r t i m e . A s N o v i p r e s s u r e d o n
o f f e n s e , t h e C h i e f s s c o r e d o n e m o r e w i t h
o n e m i n u t e to g o
A g a i n s t G r a n d B l a n c , j u n i o r C l a y K i n g ,
W i l s o n , j u n i o r T y l e r H o l t a n d J a b b o r i
s c o r e d , w i t h a s s i s t s c o m i n g f r o m P a r k
a n d O a k l e y
C h r i s J a c k e t t is a f ree lance writer a n d f o r m e r
staff writer fo r t h e Nov i N e w s .
N O V I S P O R T S B R I E F S
C o n c u s s i o n p r e v e n t i o n
t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m
T b t a l P e r f o r m a n c e T l a i n i n g C e n t e r i n
W f a c o m is t a k i n g a p r o a c t i v e a p p r o a c h t o t h e
s p o r t s c o n c u s s i o n p r o b l e m b y l a u n c h i n g a
t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m t h a t a c t u a l l y h e l p s p r e
v e n t c o n c u s s i o n s . T h e p r o g r a m o n l y t a k e s
2 0 3 0 m i n u t e s , t w o t o t h r e e d a y s a w e e k a n d
is p r o v e n t o i n c r e a s e t h e s t r e n g t h a n d s t i f f
n e s s o f y o u r n e c k a n d h e a d m u s c u l a U i r e .
T h e a u t o m o t i v e i n d u s t r y h a s k n o w n f o r
y e a r s t h a t i n c r e a s i n g n e c k s t i f f n e s s r e d u c
e s t h e C J - f o r c e s e n c o u n t e r e d b y t h e b r a i n i n
c r a s h tes t d u m m i e s .
' W e n o w h a v e e v i d e n c e t h a t p r o p e r l y
t r a i n i n g t h e m u s c l e s o f t h e n e c k a n d h e a d
c a n r e d u c e t h e s u b c o n c u s s i v e f o r c e s a t h
l e t e s e n c o u n t e r d u r i n g c o m p e t i t i o n , " s a y s
K i e l b a s o o f t h e T b t a l S p o r t s C o m p l e x . " W i t h
t h i s b r a n d n e w p r o g r a m , w e c a n h e l p a t h -
l e t e s i n e v e r y s p o r t - f o o t b a l l , s o c c e r , h o c k
e y , l a c r o s s e , M M A , e t c . - a v o i d t h e l o n g -
t e r m d a m a g e w e s e e f r o m r e p e t i t i v e b l o w s .
It's l i k e a n A C L p r e v e n t i o n p r o g r a m , e x c e p t
f o r y o u r b r a i n a n d s p i n a l c o r d . "
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l T b t a l P e r f o r
m a n c e i n W i x o m a t (248) 669-9818.
B y C h r i s J a c k e t t
Owrespondcnt
N o v i ' s s w i m a n d d i v e w a s o v e r p o w e r e d
l a s t w e e k i n a p a i r o f d u a l m e e t l o s s e s .
In a d d i t i o n to d r o p p i n g a m e e t a g a i n s t
B l o o m f i e l d H i l l s M a r i a n O c t 13, tiie W d d -
c a t s (2-4) w e r e o n t h e w r o n g e n d o f a 115-
71 l e a g u e m a t c h u p a g a i n s t S o u t i i L y o n
U m f i e d ( 2 - 0 ) 0 c t . l l .
F i n i s h i n g f i r s t in j u s t e i g h t o f 12 e v e n t s ,
t h e L i o n s a l s o t o o k t h r e e o f t h e t o p f o u r
s p o t s i n m a n y r a c e s a n d c o m p l e t e l y s w e p t
t h e t o p f o u r i n t h e 1 0 0 b r e a s t s t r o k e . A b b y
D o w n s l a n d e d f i f th i n d i a t r a c e i n 1:20.99.
O n e o f t h e b r i g h t s p o t s f o r t h e W i l d c a t s
w a s A n d r e a V a n d e r M e y , w h o w a s a p a r t
o f U i r e e o f N o v i ' s f o u r f i r s t - p l a c e f i n i s h
e s . V a n d e r M e y f i r s t t e a m e d w i t h M a l l o r y
B u h a , M a r a n d a B u h a a n d A b b y H a l l t o o k
t a k e f i r s t i n tiie 200 m e d l e y relay i n 1:55.04
b e f o r e w i n n i n g the 2 0 0 i n d i v i d u a l m e d
l e y (2:13.13) a n d lOO b a c k s t r o k e (59 .96 s e c
o n d s ) .
D a n a M o r g a n , D o v m s , K e l s e y S h u r m u r
a n d i ' i m a n d a G u t t m a n a l s o e a r n e d s o m e
b i g p o i n t s f o r N o v i w h e n t h e y f i n i s h e d
t h i r d i n tiie 200 m e d l e y r e l a y i n 2 .03 .77 .
Z i y a n g H u a n g f o l l o w e d V a n d e r M e y i n t h e
100 b a c k i n f o u r t i i a t 1 :0712.
T h e B u h a s i s t e r s w e r e a g a i n a f o r c e f o r
t h e W i l d c a t s , p l a c i n g i n d i v i d u a l l y i n f o u r
o t h e r e v e n t s . M a l l o r y t o o k s e c o n d i n t h e
2 0 0 f r e e (1:58.47) a n d s e c o n d i n tiie 100
O N T A P T h e W i l d c a t s (2-4) a re s c h e d u l e d t o '
h e a d t o S o u t h L y o n Eas t 4 p . m . t o d a y
a n d t o m o r r o w f o r t h e K L A A C e n t r a l
D i v i s i o n m e e t , f o l l o w e d b y t h e K e n s
i n g t o n C o n f e r e n c e m e e t 12 p . m . N o v .
4 -5 a t N o v i .
f r e e (55.15 s e c o n d s ) , w h i l e M a r a n d a t o o k
s e c o n d i n t h e SO f r e e (25.41 s e c o n d s ) a n d
s e c o n d i n d i e 100 fly (1:02.05).
S h u r m u r a d d e d a s e c o n d - p l a c e f i n i s h i n
tiie 5 0 0 f r e e ( 5 : 3 8 5 4 ) a n d t h i r d - p l a c e f i n i s h
i n tiie 100 f l y (1:04.59), w h i l e K a r a B e r g
t o o k f o u r t h i n tiie 2 0 0 f r e e (2:04.96).
R a c h e l A e p e l b a c h e r p r o v i d e d N o v i ' s
o n l y o t h e r v i c t o r y , w i n n i n g t h e 1 - m e t e r
d i v e w i t h 2 2 5 3 p o i n t s .
T h e L i o n s g o t tiie best o f N o v i i n tiie
remaining t w o r e l a y s . S o u t i i L y o n t o o k
d i e f u ^ t w o s p o t s i n the 2 0 0 f r e e relay a s
B e r g , G u t t m a n , J a n i c e B u m e t t a n d H a l l
f i n i s h e d tiiird i n 1:47.10, j u s t 0.07 s e c o n d s
b a c k f r o m t h e s e c o n d - p l a c e t e a m .
T h e 4 0 0 f r e e relay t e a m o f B e r g , V a n
d e r M e y a n d tiie B u h a s i s t e r s f m i s h e d s e c
o n d (3:45.43), j u s t 4 .18 s e c o n d s b a c k f r o m
f i r s t S h u r m u r , B u r n e t t , H u a n g a n d M o r
g a n t o o k f o u r t h i n 4:04.94.
C h r i s J a c k e t t is a f r e e l a n c e wr i te r a n d
f o r m e r staff wr i ter f o r the N o v i N e w s .
F O O T B A L L C o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e B l
s a i d . " W e c a m e o u t , w e
k n e w w e w e r e p l a y i n g a
v e r y g o o d t e a m . U p f r o n t
t h e y ' r e v e r y g o o d a n d
w e k n e w w e w e r e in f o r
a b a t t l e . W e j u s t c o u l d n ' t
s t o p . t h e m o n d e f e n s e . W e
f e l t l i k e w e h a d t o s c o r e
e v e r y t i m e w e h a d t h e
b a l l a n d , w h e n w e d o n ' t ,
t h a t p u t u s b e h i n d . "
A r o u g h i n g t h e k i c k
e r p e n a l t y a g a i n s t C a n
t o n k e p t N o v i ' s n e x t d r i v e
g o i n g , a l l o w i n g s e n i o r
q u a r t e r b a c k D e r e k I n c e
( 8 - f o r - 2 1 , 1 2 7 y a r d s )
t o c o n n e c t w i t h s e n i o r
L o g a n R e g n i e r ( 8 0 y a r d s
o n f o u r . c a t c h e s ) f o r 2 5 -
a n d 1 4 - y a r d c a t c h e s , t h e
l a t t e r w h i c h w a s a t o u c h
d o w n . H o w e v e r , S u p p e l -
s a b l o c k e d j u n i o r J u s t i n
D a n k s ' p o i n t - a f t e r k i c k t o
k e e p t h e s c o r e 14-6 .
" W e j u s t c o u l d n ' t p u t
e n o u g h o f t h e m t o g e t h
e r , " P e n n y c u f f s a i d o f h i s
t e a m ' s l o n e t o u c h d o w n .
C a n t o n s o p h o m o r e M a l
c o l m H o l l i n g s w o r t h ( 1 9 0
y a r d s o n 2 6 a t t e m p t s ) r a n
u p t h e c e n t e r f o r a 41-
y a r d t o u c h d o w n p n t h e
C h i e f s ' n e x t d r i v e e a r l y
i n t h e s e c o n d q u a r t e r t o
m a k e i t 2 1 - 6 .
A f t e r a 1 2 - p l a y , 3 2 - y a r d
N o v i d r i v e a t e u p 5:34 o f
c l o c k t i m e a n d s t a l l e d ,
A d a m s ( 4 - f o r - 5 , 5 3 y a r d s )
c o n n e c t e d w i t h s e n i o r
K e v i n B u f o r d (49 y a r d s
o n t w o c a t c h e s ) f o r a 4 1 -
y a r d g a i n t o N o v i ' s 35.
B u f o r d a l s o h a d 5 5 r u s h
i n g y a r d s i n 1 0 a t t e m p t s .
T h e g a i n s l e d t o a n e v e n
t u a l t w o - y a r d t o u c h
d o w n p a s s f r o m A d a m s t o
s e n i o r N i c k T a t a w i t h 1 3
s e c o n d s l e f t i n t h e h a l f ,
g i v i n g t h e C h i e f s a 28 -6
h a l f t i m e l e a d .
H o U i n g s w o r t h t a c k e d
o n a n o t h e r C a n t o n t o u c h
d o w n w i t h a 2 8 - y a r d r u n
u p t h e c e n t e r d u r i n g t h e
C h i e f s ' f i r s t d r i v e i n a n
o t h e r w i s e l o w - k e y s e c
o n d h a l f a s t h e w i n d w a s
r e p l a c e d w i t h a s t e a d y
r a i n .
D o w n 3 5 - 6 , t h e ' C a t s
c o u l d n ' t g e t m o r e t h a n
t h r e e y a r d s i n t o C a n t o n ' s
. e n d i n t h e t h i r d q u a r t e r ,
' b u t j u n i o r G r a n t W h e e l e r
( I S t a c k l e s , f o u r s o l o ) a n d
s e n i o r A l e x K i n g ( 1 4 t a c k
l e s , s e v e n s o l o ) l e d t h e
N o v i d e f e n s e i n s h u t t i n g
d o w n C a n t o n ' s r u n n e r s
f o r t h e r e s t o f t h e g a m e .
" W h e e l e r w a s d o i n g a
v e r y g o o d j o b . K i n g c a m e
i n a n d s t e p p e d i t u p . W e
a l s o h a d a g r e a t p l a y o u t
o f ( J o n ) M e n c e r , " P e n n y -
c u f f s a i d . ' T i i e t h i n g i s , . .
w e h a d . s o m e g o o d p l a y s i " '
a l l o v e r t h e p l a c e , w e ' v e
j u s t g o t t o h a v e a l l 11
m a k i n g t h e p l a y s a t t h e
s a m e t i m e a n d n o t h a v i n g
b r e a k d o w n s . "
M o m e n t u m n e a r l y
s h i f t e d 2 5 s e c o n d s i n t o
t h e f o u r t h q u a r t e r w h e n
s e n i o r R y a n J o n e s f u m
b l e d t h e b a l l at C a n t o n ' s
3 5 o n a h i t b y N o v i s e n i o r
C h r i s D i a c o n o ( f i v e t a c k
l e s , n v o s o l o ) a n d M e n c
e r ( 1 2 t a c k l e s , t h r e e s o l o )
r e c o v e r e d i t . H o w e v
e r , I n c e t h r e w a n i n t e r
c e p t i o n t o C a n t o n s e n i o r
B l a k e O w e n s a t t h e
C h i e f s ' 2 7 - y a r d l i n e o n
t h e v e r y n e x t p l a y .
"I t h o u g h t t h a t t o o k
s o m e a i r o u t o f u s . T h a t
h u r t u s . W e t h o u g h t w e
c o u l d g e t t h e b a l l b a c k ,
g e t a n o t h e r s c o r e , g e t
s o m e m o m e n t u m f o r o u r
k i d s a n d t h a t , " P e n n y c
u f f s a i d . " T h a t w a s s o m e
t h i n g t h a t w a s a b a d t i m
i n g f o r a n i n t e r c e p t i o n ,
b u t t h a t ' s g o i n g t o h a p p e n
w h e n y o u t h r o w t h e b a l l
a s m u c h a s w e d o , t o o . "
N e i t h e r t e a m w o u l d
s c o r e a g a i n , a s C a n t o n
t o o k a k n e l t t h r e e t i m e s
a t N o v i ' s e i g h t - y a r d l i n e
t o w r a p u p t h e 3 5 - 6 v i c
t o r y .
T h e C h i e f s o u t r a n t h e
' C a t s 3 9 4 - 9 1 , l e a d i n g t o a
4 4 7 - 2 1 8 t o t a l y a r d a g e d i f
f e r e n c e o n o f f e n s e . C a n
t o n a l s o d o m i n a t e d t i m e
o f p o s s e s s i o n , h o l d i n g
o n t o t h e b a l l n e a r l y 3 1 o f
4 8 m i n u t e s .
I n a f e w b r i g h t s p o t s
f o r N o v i , t h e W U d -
c a t s h a d j u s t t w o p e n
a l t i e s , w e n t 6 - f o r - 1 2 o n
t h i r d d o w n a n d l - f o r - 2
o n f o u r t h d o w n . S e n i o r
J u s t i n B r o o k s a d d
e d 7 7 y a r d s o n 1 5 c a r
r i e s , i n c l u d i n g a 4 6 - y a r d
b r e a k .
"I t h i n k B r o o k s r a n r e a l
. h a r d a g a i n , ' ' ' . P e n n y c u f f .
s a i d . ' T m ' a m a z e d a t h o w
h e h a s r e a l l y m a t u r e d
h e r e a t t h e e n d o f t h e
s e a s o n a n d I l o o k f o r
w a r d to s e e i n g w h a t h e
c a n d o n e x t w e e k a g a i n s t
S a l i n e . "
I n c e a l s o a v e r a g e d 4 4 . 3
y a r d s o n t h r e e p u n t s ( s h y
o f t h e 4 4 . 7 - y a r d r e c o r d
f r o m 20O4) w h i l e r e c o r d
i n g a s c h o o l - r e c o r d 1 9 t h
t o u c h d o w n p a s s o f t h e
s e a s o n . D e s p i t e n o t s t a r t
i n g t h r e e g a m e s t h i s s e a
s o n , h e h a s o n e m o r e
g a m e to u p t h a t r e c o r d .
"I t h i n k h e d i d O K .
W e p l a y e d a r e a l g o o d
d e f e n s e . T h e w i n d p r o b
a b l y t o o k a c o u p l e o f h i s
b a l l s , " P e n n y c u f f s a i d
o f I n c e ' s q u a r t e r b a c k
w o r k . " W e j u s t p l a y a n d
d o t h e b e s t w e c a n w i t h
w h a t k i n d o f w e a t h e r
w e ' r e p l a y i n g i n . I t 's o n e
o f t h o s e s i t u a t i o n s w h e r e
y o u ' r e g o i n g t o l i v e b y
t h e s w o r d a n d d i e b y t h e
s w o r d . "
C h r i s J a c k e t t is a f r e e l a n c e
wr i te r a n d f o r m e r staff w r i t e r
fo r t h e Novi N e w s .
S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y
Many people are wrongly rejected when they apply Tor Social Security Disability benefits. Money was taken out of their paychecks for Social Security taxes to ensure that they would receive disability benefits if they could no longer work full-time. Sadly, the government denies approximately 60% of those who apply for disability benefits.
Attorneys J.B. Bieske and Jennifer Alfonsi have 42 years combined experience representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet with all clients and appear personally at all court hearings. Many large firms assign inexperi-enced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local Michigan judges.
Attorneys Bieske ahd Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the application stage. A n d , If an appeal Is necessary they have won several hundred cases before a court date is even set.
Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much higher percentage yet.
In addition to practicing only Social Security dlsa'jility law attorney Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the
subject and has been interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to many groups.
Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If they represent you, there will be n o fee c h a r g e d unt i l af ter t h e c a s e Is won . TTie fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits.
Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. Their Uvonia office is on Six Mile Road just west of I-275. Their Novi office is located on Haggerty Road just north of 12 Mile Road. Call them at 1-800-331-3530 forafree consultation if you have been denied, or if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits.
L o c a l p r o f e s s i o n a l a ^ G o o d N e i g h b o r s ' f i na l i s t
A n a r e a b u s i n e s s m a n i s
a m o n g 1 0 n a t i o n w i d e h o n o r e d
a s p a r t o f t h e N a t i o n a l A s s o
c i a t i o n o f R e a l t o r s a n n u a l
G o o d N e i g h b o r s e f f o r t .
V i t o A . P a m p a l o n a , b r o
k e r , V i t o A n t h o n y H o m e s , o f
R o c h e s t e r w a s a m o n g t h e 1 0
f i n a l i s t s f o r t h e Realtor M a g
a z i n e e f f o r t . I n N o v e m b e r
f i v e w i n n e r s w i l l b e s e l e c t
e d f r o m a m o n g t h e 1 0 f i n a l
i s t s a n d w i l l r e c e i v e t r a v e l
e x p e n s e s t o t h e 2 0 1 1 R e a l t o r s
C o n f e r e n c e & E x p o i n A n a
h e i m , C a l i f W i n n e r s w i l l a l s o
r e c e i v e n a t i o n a l m e d i a e x p o
s u r e f o r t h e i r
c o m m u n i t y c a u s e a n d a
$ 1 0 , 0 0 0 g r a n t f o r t h e i r c h a r
i t y . I n a d d i t i o n , f i v e h o n o r
a b l e m e n t i o n s w i l l r e c e i v e a
$ 2 , 5 0 0 g r a n t .
T h e w i n n e r s w i l l b e
a n n o u n c e d i n t h e N o v e m b e r /
D e c e m b e r i s s u e o f REALTOR M a g a z i n e .
A s a V i e t n a m v e t e r a n , P a m
p a l o n a w a n t e d t o h e l p w o u n d
e d s o l d i e r s . S i n c e 2 0 0 3 , h e
h a s f r e q u e n t l y v i s i t e d W a l
t e r R e e d A r m y M e d i c a l C e n
t e r a n d h a s a d o p t e d t h e n i c k
n a m e " U n c l e V i t o . " P a m
p a l o n a c r e a t e d a b o o k , v i d
e o , a u d i o l i b r a r y a n d s n a c k
p a n t r y f o r p a t i e n t s a n d t h e i r
f a m i l i e s a t W a l t e r R e e d . H e
a l s o p r o v i d e s n e w c l o t h e s f o r
p a t i e n t s t o w e a r i n s t e a d o f
h o s p i t a l g o w n s a n d h o l d s a n
a n n u a l C h r i s t m a s p a r t y w i t h
g e n e r o u s g i f t s f o r p a t i e n t s ,
f a m i l i e s a n d s t a f f . S i n c e 2 0 0 3
h e h a s r a i s e d o r d o n a t e d
$ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 t o b e n e f i t w o u n d e d
v e t e r a n s .
P a m p a l o n a i s a l s o n a t i o n
a l c h a i r o f t h e Y e l l o w R i b b o n
F u n d A m b a s s a d o r p r o g r a m ,
w h i c h h e l p s w e l c o m e i n j u r e d
s o l d i e r s h o m e .
Realtor M a g a z i n e ' s G o o d
N e i g h b o r A w a r d s p r o g r a m
is s p o n s o r e d b y L o w e ' s a n d
H o u s e L o g i c . I n a d d i t i o n t o
t h e g r a n t a w a r d s , e a c h o f t h e
G o o d N e i g h b o r A w a r d w i n
n e r s w i l l r e c e i v e a $ 2 , 0 0 0
L o w e ' s g i f t c a r d , a n d e a c h o f
t h e h o n o r a b l e m e n t i o n s w i l l
r e c e i v e a $ 1 , 0 0 0 L o w e ' s g i f t
c a r d .
N o m i n e e s w e r e j u d g e d o n
t h e i r p e r s o n a l c o n t r i b u t i o n
o f t i m e , a s w e l l a s f i n a n c i a l
a n d m a t e r i a l c o n t r i b u t i o n s , t o
b e n e f i t t h e i r c a u s e . T o b e e l i
g i b l e , n o m i n e e s m u s t b e N A R
m e m b e r s i n g o o d s t a n d i n g .
" R e a l t o r s p l a y a m e a n i n g
f u l r o l e i n b u i l d i n g c o m m u n i
t i e s a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y , " s a i d
N A R P r e s i d e n t R o n P h i p p s ,
b r o k e r - p r e s i d e n t o f P h i p p s
R e a l t y i n W a r w i c k , R . I . " T h e
G o o d N e i g h b o r A w a r d s h i g h
l i g h t R e a l t o r s w h o a r e v o l u n
t e e r i n g t h e i r t i m e t o a n s w e r
a n e e d i n t h e i r c o m m u n i
t y . W e ' r e p r o u d t o h e l p t h e m
g r o w t h e i r e f f o r t s s o t h e y c a n
s e r v e e v e n m o r e p e o p l e . "
A p a s t G o o d N e i g h b o r
V i t o P a m p a l o n a
A w a r d r e c i p i e n t h i m s e l f ,
P h i p p s w a s r e c o g n i z e d i n
2 0 0 1 f o r h i s w o r k w i t h t h e
T o m o r r o w F u n d .
H O M E S S O L D - W A Y N E
T h e s e are the a rea r e s i d e n t i a l real
es ta te c los ings r e c o r d e d t h e w e e k
o f Ju ly 11 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 , a t t h e W a y n e
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Englfndsr WODd Pallet Stove heats up to 2.200 sq. ft., Sl.200/best. 517-223-3241
SNAP OH TOOL BOX Model KHIOOl lor description & dimensions. See Craig's List: lisiing /26I7145153. '-mail.
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.Found - Pets
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FOUND CAT: black, gray, striped Tabby in the vicinity
Joy S Haggerty. 734-455-4526
FOUND CAT: Sweet, white sfion haired male. Front
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SCRAP METAL Highest Prices Paid
Copper 52.4O-S3.00 per lb. Brass 1,20c-51.75 per lb. Alum. O.30(-O.60t per lb.
Stainless O,30i;-O,55t per lb (248) 960-1200
Mann Melali Corp. 1011 Decker fld..
Walled Lk.
WANTED: WAR flELICS Highest prices paid I will come lo you. 313-671-8667
Birds & Fish
BIRO SHOWSat.,Oct.22.,J0-6. Livonia Elks Lodge *2246. 31117 P/ymouth fld, Livoma, Adults SJ, children under 12 FREE, CiH lor inlormaimn:
Altordable Cuitom Dech •Build New -Repair -Reitore Free Est. Lic/ins. 25 yrs exp.
734-261-1614, 2J8-442-2744
Electrical
A 8 M ENGINEERING All elecifical work. Res.. Comm., & Industrial Service Upgrades/repairs. Lie. 8 ins Free est. MC/V 734-657-3080
Floor Service
HARMALA HARDWOOD InstaJlatJon. sanding & refinishing. FREE est.
Call Davin 810-599-3471
Handyman M/F
Brick, Stock & Cement
GERMAN SHEPHERD Gorgeous 3 yr old female, spayed, pedigreed. S e is very beloved 8 a great doff with no behavioral problems. Que to allergies in our family, we must give her up. Price is nego-liable.S150. 734-354-0166
Musical Instrumrats
KAWAI black etjony uphghl ianowith bench 4 30 begin
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C r o s s w o r d P u z z l e
L o t s o f L i b r a s
ACROSS 1 Engage, as
gaars 5 Spanish
City 10 Writer
Silverslein 14 Corroctkinal 19 —vera 20 Church law 21 Hawaiian
hartMr 22 Isolaled 23 Singer txirn
10/9/1940 25 Writer born
10/16/1856 27 Win by — 28 Catty
remark? 30 Walla or
Tarbetl 31 -— the
season . . ." 32 Hall's
partner 3G Spring mo, 37 Fan 40 Time 10
crow? 43 Cunning 44 Sayer and
Delibes 45 Ballplayer
Winfield 47 Signilicant
years 48 nacer
Luyendyk 49 Composer
Nirw 51 Bacteria
54 Comic born 102 Maugham's 10/5/1924 -Cakes
56 Vetofinarian and —" bom 103 Kind of lcra/1916 ovon
59 Rabbit food 105 Valuable 60 Tiger food 107 Part
3 Lor>don aroa 42 Room
62 Actress Zadora
63 Take inventory
64 Clay clump 67 Leading
lady? 68 Landon or
Kjeilin 70 Figs. 71 Coach
born
glNsts 108 Walked 109 Venus ~
4 Kermii's creator
5 Master 6 Delivery
truck 7 Lodging 8 Hang over 9 Use a
103 Across 112 Showed the lOVWiereto
divider 45 Footran 48 Confuse 50 Laotian
native 52 -Now We
Are Six-aulhor
53 Greek lawmaker
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94 Guru's grounds
95 P dlcal
way 113Conso.
quences alternative
115 Paid player 116 Drillors'org, ITZHofus'
mom
sea models 55 Delicloocy 11 Terry-clolh SflHirt hit
10/1B/1939 119 Intended 74 Entertainer 123 Poet born
'Above All Trie Sarrlces' Removals, trimming. Free est Ins, 37 yrs. exp. 810-623-6606 martslreeiervim.com
All Fictb Tree - Ptunmg. Removal 8 Firewood. Quick response, Call; (248)496-1709
ALL-AWAY TREE EXPERTS 8 JUNK HAULING. LOWRATESI 810-936-9512. 810-229-9965
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w i t h o t h e r c a n d i d a t e s w h o have
L i n k e d i n pro f i les p a c k e d w i t h
p r o f e s s i o n a l r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s ,
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g ive p o t e n t i a l e m p l o y e r s a s n e a k
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l a w s u i t s o r f e l o n i e s .
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c r e d e n t i a l s t h a t c o n t r a d i c t s data
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m a r k e t i n g m a t e r i a l s .
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o f i t i terest w i t h , o r d i s t r a c t i o n
f r o m , y o u r p r i m a r y w o r k .
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tnore p o s i t i v e , p r o f e s s i o n a l
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n e w c o n t e n t a b o u t y o u r s e l f t h a t
t h e n e g a t i v e o r i r re levant
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p o s i t i v e c o n t e n t .
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en t i re ly . H a v i n g o n l i n e c o n t e n t
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p l a c e , y o u m i g h t h a v e a d i f f i c u l t
l i m e g e t t i n g t h e o w n e r s o f s i tes
l o r e m o v e the o f f e n d i n g c o n t e n t .
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m e a s u r e s l o h i d e o r de lete t h e
c o n t e n t , b u t j u s t let n a t u r e t a k e
i ts c o u r s e . N a t u r e , i n th is c a s e , is
Ihe n a t u r a l s e q u e n c e o f e v e n t s in
m o s t r e a s o n a b l y a c t i v e , v i s i b l e
p r o f e s s i o n a l s ' l ives . T h i s a p p r o a c h
is r e c o m m e n d e d o n l y if y o u w r i t e ,
s p e a k o r b i b g fa i r ly o f t e n .
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" W h i c h e v e r m e t h o d y o u c h o o s e
l o b u r y o r e r a d i c a t e y o u r d i g i t a l
d i r t , be p a t i e n t b e c a u s e i t m i g h t
l ake t i m e to a c h i e v e y o u r d e s i r e d
r e s u l t s . "
S e l e n a D e h n e is a c a r e e r w r i t e r
f o r J i S T P u b l i s h i n g w h o s h a r e s
t h e l a tes t o c c u p a t i o n a l , c a r e e r
a n d j o b s e a r c h i n f o r m a t i o n
a v a i l a b l e w i t h j o b s e e k e r s a n d
c a r e e r c h a n g e r s . S h e is a l s o t h e
a u t h o r o f J I S T ' s J o b S e a r c h a n d
C a r e e r B l o g (h t tp : / /
j i s t j o b s e a r c h a n d c a r e e r . b l o g s p o t . c
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I HBlpWanted-Gsneral
ACT HOW FACTORY OUTLET
JZO.OO/SMRT 83 yr. old national manufacturer lias locally owned lactory outlet, no layotls. Full-time peiffl. posllions
NO EXP. NEEDED Training provided, people skills a plus, II you are a hard worker, dependable and can loi-low directions call for time & directions,
Monday & Tuesday 9-5.
731-259-6642
C A R P E N T E R S Expeiicnced rougti Itamers watiied. Steady work"& good pay Call 248-121-9757
CASHIER/SALES Retail, benefits, no late hours, colleoe students welcome.
Call Eve ® 248-474-7105
Ctieryl Stockwell Academy Kaniand Mi
Seeks substitute -bus drivers for 2011-2112 school year. Must tiave CDL with PS endoisemems. Must meet all bus driver requirements and pass background ctiecks. Please apply online at:
meoservices.com
CLEANERS, Full-Time for area tiomes, SlO/hr, start. No nigtitsAvkends, Car req. Plymouth. 734-812-5683
COUNTER HELP WANTED FOR DRY CLEANER - Apply in person: A Cleaner Imaoe, 12526 lOmile.S. Lyon 48178.
CUSTODIANS Sub custodians needed for on call work al South Lyon Community Schools, Musi have a valid drivers license. Pay is S10 43 per hour. Conlact tfte Operations Dept. at 248-573-8920 lo apply.
DPS Temporary Laff3fBr.P_osUipn_ Ttie Cily of Birmingham, is seekipg applicants lor a
Temporary Laborer. Dulles include assistance v/ith streets maim.; removal of snow, leaves, etc. & other oeneral duties within me Public Services Dept. Musi possess a HS diploma, or equivalent, & a valid Ml License. Flexible scliednle up to 40 hrsAvk; stanioQ at SS/hour.
Additional info 4 applicaiions are avail at: www.briainoav.arg/]obs
orlheHRDepl, 151 Martin
Qirminoham, IVIl 48009
The City of Birmingtiam is an equal opportunity employer seeking qualilled applicants, wimout regard to race or other protected status.
APPOINTMENT SETTER Ideal for anyone who cant gel oul to work. Work from home PT, schedule pick-ups
34501 Plymouth Rd, Livonia. Ml 48150 734) 744-2187
BRANCH MANAGER First National Bank is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee its Howell VG'S In-Store Branch, Qualified candidates must have an Associates Degree or equivalent exp., two years in banking, management/supervisory exp, preferred, sales exp. preferred. The individual musl have souj business judgment w/Ihe ability to evaluate and monitor business practices. Send resume lo Human Resources or apply In person at any branch location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
First National Bank 101 E. Grand Rlwer Kawell Ml 4S843
Day Porter- Janitorial Grocery Store. Full-Time Days. Commerce Twp.
(734]425-0161
DELIVERY DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON - PT KSI in Brighlan Isseehing a
Parl-Tlme Delivery Driver/Warehouse person.
Duties include assembling of orders, loading irucks and home delivery. This job requires repealed heavy lifting with a minimum lifting requirement of 75 lbs. Minimum requlremenls include a CDL with air brake certification and a spotless tJrivifig record. Knowledge ol S£ Michigan roadways is a plus. Fax resume tn 810-494-0601 or complete an application at Ihe address below.
Kllchen Suppliers. Inc. 9325 Maltby Road Brigfilon.MI 40116
D E L I V E R Y Valid Driver's License Req.
Co. Vehicle Provided. S600-S800/Week
Call Mon-Fri. iaam-3pm (248)471-9444
DIRECT CARE STAFF No experience needed, paid training available! Second & third shift available working
adults in their homes. Must have a valid drivers license w/clean record, high school diploma or GED.
BRIGHTON AREA BUSINESS Looking for part or lull iime mechanic. Exp, preferred. Apply in person al 9830 E. Grand River. Bricfiton 4Bn6.
h o m e t o w n l i f e . c o n i
DIRECT CARE STAFF No experience needed, paid training available! Secorrd a third shift available working witn developmemaijy disabled adults in tfieir homes, IVtusl have a valid drivers license w/i:iean record, h;gh school Oipioma or GED.
DIRECT CARE WORKER PT positions avail. Positive altitudes a must. Must have clean driwng record. Starting S7.6I/hr. (734) 34M629
DRIVERS - TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED IMMEOMTELVIIJ'
S Sign on BOHUS (or Experienced Drivers S. Local Work, Regular Schedule, Mght Shifts. Ann Arbor. Class A CDL will) "X" endorsement and 18 Wheeler or Tanker experience required. OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 4D1K, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Apply Online:
www.gullmari(energy.com BOO-577-8853 EOE .
D R I V E R S Local Transportation company looking (or professional inde-pendem contract drivers to drive sedans, vans and uxl cabs. Full and Part-Time. Must be at least 23 years old. Must have 2 years verifiable commercial driving expert* ence. A valid Michigan Chaufleur license required or COL. Must be dependable. Must have knowledge ot local area roads. Must have excellent driving record and provide a currem (within 30 days) copy ot your driving record obtained from the Secretary ol Stale olfice. Must be able lo pass a criminal background check. Musi have excellent customer service skills
Apply in person anytime A8C Transporlatlan 13420 Wayne Rd. Uvonia Ml 48150
No phone calls please.
DRIVERS NEEDED! TRAtNCQ TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL & CDL TESTING
Highland Lakes Condos are now accepting applicaiions lor one lull lime
position w/benefils. Experience required. Vacation. 40IK&
Medical. Must have valid Drivers License.
Apply in person al: CtubJicuse at
20301 Silver Spring Dr. Northville; ML 48167
GUIDO'S PIZZA in Novi is now hiiing exp. managers, inside help 8 drivers. Apply in person or online: guldaspiua.com
Hear t of G o l d Are you a warm compassionate person with a desire to help the elderly? Thought about providing in-home, non-mcdical companionship and assistance? Flexible schedules available.
Call today or apply online "nlcti.c
Homi Instead Senior Care Call Today: 248-886-7300
Hiring Clinic at Millord Kroger 526
on Oct. 29. naon-4pm All Departmenis,
Must apply online: www.kroijer.coni
& specify Kroger 526 as Store Location. Prior to clinic date.
Induslrial ElBctriciah/Mecha...
Sheridan'Books Inc. an award winning book manufacturer, located in Chelsea. Ml, has an opening tor a Induslrial Electrician/Mechanic. Excellem Electrical skills are required. Must have PLC exp. Make repairs to/maintain equipment and the facililies, fabrt-cate parts. Run machine tools (meial lathes,, Bridgeport mills, band saw, drill press, hydraulic press, Mig, Tig, Arc, oas welding & power tools]. Quad Shirt (12 hr/6am-6pm, rotaling Wed-Fii ; Thurs-Sai).
Qualified candidates may fax or email a resume or apply In
person Id: Sheridan Books
613 E. Industrial Chelsea. Ml 48118
Fax: (734)475-6995 jobs@shertdan
bookt.cffm (Pis put Mechanic In
subject line). EOE
INSURANCE SALES REP Brighton & Wixom locations P fi C Licenses needed. Sales exp. required. Email resume-
J E W E L R Y S A L E S Full -t Part-time * Seasonal Start uploSiJEjupuploSai
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Engineering (AWTEC), located In PLYMOUTH, is an award winning, industry leader in remanufac-luring of automotive transmissions, v/ith a commitmeni to quality and equipment standards that is unsurpassed in the aulomotive industry, Due to increased sales and an expansion ol Jrte business. AWTEC seeks team-oriented, dependable individuals who would like to enjoy: •S10.50/hr + shift premium
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DEVELOPMENT Michigan RN License required, 2-5 years LTC Management experience preferred. Respanslbililies Include but are not limited to: . ensuring adequate slatting: development, planning, Implemenlalion and coordination of orientation, required education & clinical competencies; Infection control; facility committee participation: oncailrolatiOT); and assuming role of Acting DON In the absence of DON.
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NURSES - RNS Caretel Inns of Qrtghlon. a skilled nursing and assisted living care lacllily. Is looking for and RNS, FT, PT and contingent positions avalL for all shitls, MUST have current Ml license. MUST have prior experience in long-term care. Come visit our facility (o (ill oul an application at 1014 E. Grand River, Brlghlon, Ml 48116 lor an Immediate Interview,... or send email lo
CERTIFIED NURSE ASST, GUESTS ASST. (CPR/FA/Med. Training helpfuf) PT, Aflernoons and Midnights Available. Carelel Inns ol Orighion Skilled Care Nursing/Asslsled Living has positions available lor CNA's (must be state certified) and Guest Assistants. Apply in person at 1014 £. Grand River, Brighton, Ml 48L16 or send resume to hrcarelelbrlghton®gmail,com
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Howeil, Mi 48843
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS warned for private duty home care company located at a premier retirement cowmuni-ty in Brighton Ml, Must have High School Diploma or GED and current stale ol Michigan Certilied Nursing AssislanI certilicatlon. Must love seniors, possess excellent work ethics and customer service skills, Previous exp, working wilh Ihe elderty req, and abil' ily lo work weekends, holidays and have work llexible hours. EOE, Send resume to Angela Hov^rd, 770 Hemco Way. Brighton. Ml 48116 or lax to eiO-227-7302.
DIRECTOR , OF NURSING Howell Care, Center, a 149-bed skilled nursing, rehab and venlilator unit community seeks a Director ol Nursing to lead its nursing depart-mem. An RN license in the state of Michigan Is required with 3-5 years nursing management experience in a SNF preferred. Knowledge of federal reoulatlons. abil-
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ADMINISTRATOR HOWELL CARE CENTER 3003 W. GRAND RIVER
HOWELL. Ml 48843
RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANTS NEEDED
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Now hiring, PT/FT. Will train. LIv. & Oakland Coumies.
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Luxury retirement community in Brighton Is looking lor exp. lull-time and part-lime COOKS, SERVERS and DISHWASHERS. We offer a com-peiitive salary., paid health, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, and 401K. imeresied parties please call (810)227-7666 or tat resume 10 (810)227-7302. EOE
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MePhenon DM Co. Is lODklng lor a Senior Accountant lo work In Its Dlllea In downlown Howell. Ideal candidates have 34 years full cycle financial accounling exp,, public accounting exp, is highly preferred, strong MS Excel skills is a must. This is a family owned business with a small office environ-menl The company's culture Is relaxed and team based, wilh good benefits. Managemenl values a true woiMilt balance, olfice hours are Bam lo 4pm.
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OAKLAND HILLS Memorial GarderjS. Novi. Sect. The Psalms, 4 plots, will separale. Best offer. 248-641-7873
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BRIGHTON Schools, country setting, 3 BR. I bath. bsml.. garage, $1,100,810-229-5545
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HQHm\ai-2b6fm. ) bath-Hardwood lloors, S700/mo. Heat & water incl Fairbrook condos in dwln area. Call Kristin, agem 24a-33O-46&0
NORTHVILLE: Small 2 bdrm home, appls. no pets. S675/mo. • Sec,
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SOUTH LYDK/BRIGHTON US 23/SiNfr Uke Rd area. 2 Br, I lull bath. Kit. appliances, washer 4 tfryer included. Lwing, dining fi family room. Lrg yard fi attached garage, Bnghton area Schools. S900/mo. Call 243-1^6-31)0 M-F. S-Spm for more mlo or to make appointment.
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Brlghlon Walk lo Town. I br, 90Osq,tl., washer/dryer. S650. No pets/smoke 810-441-1133
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CRAUD AM 201! DT V6. power sonroot. AM/FM stereo CD player, tumfiar seats, S5500. 734-453.2251
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