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!e calendar says win-ter but Mother Nature hasn’t been cooperat-ing on making any real snow for local skiers. But that hasn’t stopped the folks at Alpine Val-ley in White Lake. Of-"ce manager Mari Atreo says the ski run opened recently.

“It’s a little bit of a slow start but we’re get-ting there,” Atreo said. “We opened once and closed and reopened again Wednesday (12/12) and we’ll go as long as we can.” With only a couple of runs open at this point in the season, Alpine Valley has had plenty of

visitors taking turns on them. But when school is out and the holidays hit, Atreo expects more runs to be open and more skiers and snow-boarders to be hitting the runs.

“!e holidays are one of our busiest times as long as the snow is good. We’re hoping the weather will turn around for us,” she said.

!e ski location has been in existence since 1960 and continually makes improvements to its facilities and runs. During the week, a li# ticket is $32 and rentals are $20. Weekend prices are $40 for a li# ticket and $25 for a rental. !ere are also rental

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You can "nd more information at their website, www.skialpin-evalley.com or call them at (248) 887-2180.

A little further north, you can ski at Mount Holly, www.skimtholly.com, where they have seven chairli#s and 19 trails to choose from. !ere is also a full service ski shop and two cafeterias on site.

Or you can stay on I-75 to Shanty Creek in Bellaire where there is plenty of snow and sev-eral specials and events to take part to celebrate the resorts 50th an-niversary. On!eSnow.com’s visitors have rated Shanty Creek as the “Best Downhill Terrain in the Midwest.”

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A group of chil-dren from Brooks El-ementary School ate dinner at Leo’s Coney Island in White Lake and took a Motor City Party Bus to tour the Wayne County Light-fest on !ursday, Dec. 13.

A#er returning the children were greeted by Santa and each re-ceived presents.

Oakland Coun-ty Health Division (OCHD) has urged residents to get vacci-nated against seasonal $u in the wake of a CDC report that said there has been a rapid increase in $u cases in Michigan.

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It was the "rst Christ-mas for newborn Malee-na Hill in 2011. But she wasn’t feeling well and her dad, Je% Hill- Mil-ford High School special education teacher and former head football coach – took her to get checked out. At barely

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six weeks old, Maleena was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leu-kemia.

“We took her in to get her checked out just a#er Christmas because she was a little fussy,” said Hill, a Royal Oak native. “!ey came back a#er

some bloodwork with a diagnosis of leukemia. !at stops your world.”

!e disease is a can-cer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts, or immature cells. But now one year later, Ma-leena is responding well to treatments and is ac-tually spending more time at home with her mom, Natalie and older

sister Macy. !e family is learning to cope with and understand the daily routines and reactions to take when needed.

“We know what to expect and everything is not a new thing,” Hill said. “We understand what the protocol is now. !e biggest thing for us is that we have not had any major ‘hiccups’ in the road for us. !ings are

progressing really well. She’s in remission. !at’s the best news we could ask for at this point.”

Maleena will continue to receive chemotherapy for the next 12-months and if there are no prob-lems or setbacks, doctors and family will “start the clock for her "ve-year

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window of not having any symptoms.” If Ma-leena passes that time frame symptom free then she will be declared cancer free.

“!at’s when they of-"cially rule you as cured for childhood leukemia,” Hill said. “Some di#er-ent cancer groups go as far as 10 years. 2013 has the promise of better things.”

And she’s progressing normally in her develop-ment as well.

“She is completely hitting all of her mile-stones. She started walking at 11-months,” he said. “She has days where she’s sick from the chemo of the other meds and that’s normal for all this stu#. !is Christ-mas will be interesting because she has to go back for her last major chemo hospitalization on December 26.”

!e Hills have to be very careful as the treat-ments weaken Maleena’s ability to "ght simple germs as colds and $u. So the family spends a lot of time at home and can’t be more than an hour away from the hos-pital.

“If we go anywhere outside of 45 minutes or an hour’s drive, we have to talk to our hematolo-gist and plan out where hospitals are if we go,” he said.

With Maleena’s health a constant, consistent daily battle, Hill gave up his position as Royal

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Oak’s head coach last January.

“I can’t make plans because I don’t know what tomorrow brings,” he said. “But at the end

of the day we still have tons of support coming from so many di#erent people. It’s amazing.”

!e Hills have a web-page, www.caringbridge.

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A number of down-town Milford mer-chants have extended their store hours during the 2012 holiday season, giving shoppers another opportunity to pick up presents for loved ones while supporting the local business commu-nity.

Extended hours in-clude Sundays and con-tinue through Dec. 30.

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CITY OF WIXOMREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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The City of Wixom is currently accepting propos-als for Hyland (Onbase) Software Maintenance Services Contract Provider for a three year peri-od. Interested firms should obtain a Request for Proposal (RFP) document by: 1) visiting the Wixom City Clerk’s Office, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393; 2) through the Michigan MITN System via the city website www.wixomgov.org and navigate to bid information. All proposals should be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Hyland (Onbase) Software Maintenance Services Contract” and directed to: Wixom City Clerk, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, by January 2, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Questions regarding this proposal should be directed to the Finance Department at (248) 624-0885.

CATHERINE BUCK, CITY CLERK CITY OF WIXOM

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WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the White Lake Township Planning Commission Thursday, January 03, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the White Lake Township Hall, 7525 Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan 48383, to consider the following changes to the zoning map:

Properties described are parcel numbers 12-23-128-026 (9615 Highland Rd.) and 12-23-128-012 (9595 Highland Rd.), located on the south side of Highland Road, just west of White Banks Road, consisting of approximately 1.64 acres.

Applicant for parcel 12-23-128-026 is Dorchen/Martin Associates, Inc.The deed holder is Mark Pfau.

Applicant for parcel 12-23-128-012 is David McManamon.The deed holder is Amy and Dave LLC.

Applicants are requesting to rezone from (LB) Local Business to (RB) Restricted Business.

Persons interested are requested to be present. Pertinent information relative to this rezoning request is on file at the Township Community Development Department and may be examined at any time during regular business hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Persons interested may visit the Community Development Department, contact the Community Development Department by telephone at 248-698-3300, ext. 163, or attend the Public Hearing on the date specified. Written comments are also welcome at the address above. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk’s Office at least 5 days before the hearing.

Sean O’Neil, AICPPlanning Director

SC: 12-19-12

CITY OF WIXOMPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Wixom Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at the next meeting scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2013 for the following topics:

PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE #13-001: STEVE SACK, 19500 HALL ROAD, SUITE 100, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038: The applicant is seeking special use approval to use a portion of an existing building as a volleyball training facility. The Municipal Code, Section 18.09.040 (J) requires approval from the Planning Commission for this request. The Property is located at 47247 Cartier Drive and zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The parcel number is 22-04-152-011.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE #13-003: MATT RECKNAGEL, 28287 BECK ROAD, SUITE D-4, WIXOM, MI 48393: The applicant is seeking special use approv-al to use a 6,500 sq. ft. suite with an existing building as a fitness training facility. The Municipal Code, Section 18.09.040 (J) requires approval from the Planning Commission for this request. The Property is located at 48845 West Road and zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The parcel number is 22-08-100-005.

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the City Council Chambers in the Wixom City Hall; 49045 Pontiac Trail. Persons having any questions on this matter are urged to attend this meeting. Please contact the Building Department at (248) 624-0880 for further information.

Catherine Buck, City Clerk City of Wixom

(248) 624-4557SC: 12-19-12

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSDecember 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

White Lake Township7525 Highland Road

White Lake, MI 48383

AGENDA1. Call to Order/Roll Call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approval of Agenda4. Approval of Minutes a. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of October 25, 2012 b. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of November 29, 2012

5. Continuing Business a. File No. 12-018 Applicant: Alan Asp 8876 Tackles White Lake, MI 48386 Location: 8876 Tackles White Lake, MI 48386, identified as 12-13-104-009 Request: Variance to Article 3.1.6 R1-D single family residential, for lot width, lot size, side yard setback, front yard setback, lot coverage, minimum floor area per dwelling, and distance to neighbors.

6. New Business a. File No. 12-020 Applicant: Patrick Pfeiffer 4270 Leroy White Lake, MI 48383 Location: 4270 Leroy White Lake, MI 48383, identified as 12-07-160-016 Request: Variance to Article 3.1.6 R1-D single family residential, for front yard setback, side yard setback, distance to neighbors, and lot coverage. 7. Other Business: a. Approval of the 2013 ZBA meeting dates b. Capstone Presentation8. Next Meeting Date: a. January 24, 20139. Adjournment

SC: 12-19-12

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Candlelight Vigil Held For Victims In Connecticut Shooting

Christmas Eve at Crossroads7:00 p.m. Communion Candlelight

Nursery Available

Crossroads Presbyterian Church1445 Welch Road, Walled Lake

(248) 624-3821www.crossroadspc.org

Christmas atSt. Patrick

20129086 Hutchins

White Lake

Sunday, December 16, 2:00 p.m. Christmas Party for ChildrenSunday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. Christmas Concert & Afterglow

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULESaturday, December 24, CHRISTMAS EVE

3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – Christmas Liturgies

Sunday, December 25, CHRISTMAS DAY8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – Christmas Liturgies

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILYSaturday, December 29, 2012 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 30, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - NOON

NEW YEAR’S DAYMary, Holy Mother of God

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:00 a.m.

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANYSaturday, January 5, 2013 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 6, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - NOON

Season’s Greetings Catholics in the Union Lake area have been celebrating the birthof Christ for over 170 years – and we hope you will be part of our parish celebration in 2012.

St. Patrick is your parish, and we invite you to “come home” for the holidays.

BEST WISHES FOR A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

BEST WISHES FOR A BLESSED CHRISTMAS

AND NEW YEARST. PATRICK PASTORAL TEAM:

Fr. Thomas Meagher, Fr. John Peter Arulanandam,

Deacon Michael Chesley, Deacon Ken Bark,,Deacon Ed Meyer

Gay Pousho, Mary Domine, Diane Miller, Dawn Shiner,

Carol Budchuk

CalvaryLutheran Church

(on M-59, 1 mile W. of Williams Lake Road)

248-625-3288

Carols & Candlelight family-oriented celebration of Jesus’ birth

(Calvary is one Church in 2 locations, another campus is in Clarkston, MI. Call for worship times)

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LUTHERAN

485 FARNSWORTH, WHITE LAKE(248) 698-3820

Founded in 1934CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT

7:00 p.m.CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

10:30 a.m.WEDNESDAY ADVENT SERVICES 7:00 p.m.

WALLED LAKE UNITED

METHODIST313 Northport

(behind Lynch & Sons Funeral Home)Walled Lake, MI 48390

248-624-2405

December 24 - 7:00 p.m.Service of lessons & carols with candlelight

Regular Sunday Service9:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages

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WALLED LAKECHURCH

OF CHRIST1403 N. Pontiac Trail

Located between Decker and S. Commerce Rd.248-624-4600

Bible Classes (all ages) 10 a.m.Worship with attended nursery - 11 a.m.1 P.M. CHRISTMAS EVEAFTERNOON SERVICE

309 E. Market St., Walled Lake��248-624-2483Email: [email protected]

CHRISTMAS EVE7:00 p.m.

Contemporary FamilyCandlelight Service

10:00 p.m.Traditional Candlelight Service

with Communion

Christmas WorshipCommerce UnitedMethodist Church

1155 N. Commerce RoadCommerce Township

(Just south of intersection of Bogie Lake & Wise Rds.)

(248) 363-3935www.commerceumc.org

[email protected]

In spite of a light rain, hundreds of students and other members of the community turned out on Sunday, Dec. 16 for a candlelight prayer service for the victims and families of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. The service was organized by Huron Valley Milford High School senior Jarred Jackson and led by Alan Coloske. Music was provided by Huron Valley Milford senior Shaun Richardson, and Nadia Hassan closed with a prayer. The names of the 20 students and six educators killed during the Friday, Dec. 14 massacre were also read. !SPINAL COLUMN NEWSWEEKLY PHOTO/CINDIE AUDIA"

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