Sunday, July 15

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Taylor Info
Inde
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Index
News Briefs
Page 3
Budget News
Pages 4-5
Recycling,
Mosquito Safety
Page 6
Public Works
Page 7
Alternative Fuels
Page 8
Little League State
Finals, 5K Run
Page 9
World Series
Page 10
Water Quality
Report
Pages 11-13
Library News
Page 16
Summer Festival
Page 17-19
Pool Passes,
Petting Farm,
Fishing Derby
Page 20
Conservatory,
Garden Walk,
Taylor Dance
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Keeping Taylor Beautiful
Two Taylor projects earn statewide recognition
The City of Taylor is a two-time recipient of the
Keep Michigan Beautiful awards.
Judge Geno Salomone of the 23rd District
Court received an individual “Michigan Plaque” for
his work on the Taylor Good Will Garden in Heritage Park.
In addition, the city earned a plaque in local
government for its landscaping work on Telegraph
Road between I-94 and Eureka Road.
The presentations took place May 20 at Cherry
Creek County Club in Shelby Township.
The Good Will Garden, located along Northline
Road in Heritage Park, was founded in 2002. The
first half of the garden is the Service Garden, which
is planted and maintained by community service
workers under the direction of the 23rd District Court.
Judge Salomone resurrected the idea from a
concept Judge Anthony Nicita used years ago as a
part of sentencing. Non-violent lawbreakers are ordered to tend the garden and the food that is harvested is later given to food banks and low-income
citizens. Salomone said community service workers have grown and distributed more than 5,000
pounds of food to food banks.
The second part is the Community Garden,
created in 2003 to give Taylor residents the opportunity to grow their own vegetables or flowers. Plots
can be leased annually for a small fee. Salomone
said all of the plots are currently in use and there is
Taylor Golf
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Recreation Center
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Taylor Sportsplex
Page 25
Seniors
Page 26
Calendar,
Phone Directory
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Elected Officials
McGeogh Memorial
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Fred Zorn Jr
Jr.. holds a plaque the city received
for the impressive landscaping of the redeveloped Telegraph Road.
Judge Geno Salomone displays a Keep Michigan Beautiful plaque he received for creating
the Good Will Garden in Heritage Park.
a waiting list.
While the award is in the judge’s name,
Salomone thanked Judge William Sutherland and
the people who help put it together on an annual
basis: Patty Donahue, Bruce Forrest, Shirley Brown,
Greg Cruickshank, Sharon Lodico and the judge’s
wife, Karen Salomone.
“They’re responsible for keeping it together,”
Judge Salomone said. “They design the layout, help
maintain both the flower and vegetable gardens and
supervise the community service workers. It works
out really well.”
Salomone has been notified he will receive an
individual service award from the Beautification Council of Southeastern Michigan on June 21 in Riverview.
The City of Taylor has been recognized for its
redevelopment of Telegraph Road – and now Keep
Michigan Beautiful has honored the city for its landscaping efforts along the corridor.
The improvements to the area include the planting of 400 trees, bushes and flowers on Telegraph in
2006. The project includes decorative planters, wall
beds and flag poles.
Lois Adams, a Taylor Beautification commissioner and a member of the Keep Michigan Beautiful Board of Directors, was on hand at the ceremony
to accept the award.
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year’s festival is in Leisure Times, which starts on Page 17.
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News Briefs
Teleg
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elegrraph cr
cruise
is set for July 28
The Telegraph Tomorrow
Classic Car Cruise is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 28. The cruise
route will stretch along Telegraph Road (U.S. 24) from the
City of Taylor north to Redford
Township.
This will be the third year
in a row for a Telegraph cruise
in Taylor. For updates on the
entire cruise, visit the City of
Taylor
Web
site
at
www.cityoftaylor.com.
Improvements
at the libr
ar
y
librar
ary
The Taylor Community Library is undertaking a project
to refresh the building’s interior and update the presentation of material collections for
the benefit of the public.
Staff also is looking forward to welcoming the historical archives and library of the
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city’s Historical Society into
the building. Watch for these
improvements coming this fall.
For more library news, see
Page 16.
New councilman
is appointed
Lifelong Taylor resident
Rick Sollars has been appointed to the City Council.
Sollars was appointed
April 3 by
other council members to fill a
vacancy
created by
the February 20 retirement of
Councilman Greg
Bzura.
Rick Sollars
Sollars,
the owner
of multiple manufacturing companies, is a 1992 graduate of
Taylor Center High School. He
serves on the City of Taylor
Planning Commission, Housing Commission and Master
Plan steering committee and
Auxiliar
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offficer
icerss of the yyear
The award winners from the all-volunteer Taylor Auxiliary Police are congratulated by high-ranking officers in
the auxiliary and the Taylor Police Dep
artment. In the
Department.
front row are auxiliary Sgt. Paul Beaven (left), who is the
officer of the year; Sgt. Dan J. Smith, Lt. Brian Persia,
Cpl. Carl Engle and Sgt. Charles Owens, who earned the
Commanders Cup. Standing behind them are Chief of
Police Dale Tamsen, Lt. Mark Tonge, Director of Police
Services Jac Desrosiers, auxiliary Executive Cmdr
Cmdr.. Cecil
Chalmers, Cmdr
aughn, Cmdr
Cmdr.. John Muse, Cmdr
Cmdr.. Ronald V
Vaughn,
Gerald Schaffer and auxiliary Chief Larry Domski.
Thank yyou,
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Rotary!
The Taylor Fire Dep
artment received a new all-terDepartment
ary Club of Taylor
Rotary
aylor,, who saw
rain vehicle from the Rot
the need for the vehicle during rescues in crowded
areas. Present for the donation were Fire Chief
Vincent Fedel (second from right) and Rotarians Dave
Hamilton, Jan Szabla and Jim Nadeau.
is a former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
City advises:
Conser
ve w
ater
Conserv
water
The City of Taylor is urging residents to conserve water during summer hours to
avoid high water usage.
Craig Lyon, director of
water and sewer, said the
rates are based on consumption. The more we use, the
more it costs.
Smart water usage results in the best rates for all
taxpayers.
Watering the lawn during non-peak hours (early
morning) lessens the demand
on our water system.
Let airport know
about noise
Taylor residents living
near Detroit Metropolitan
Airport may have experienced
some increase in airport noise
levels during the warmer
months.
Residents are encouraged to call the noise hotline
at (734) 753-3222 or the airport noise office at (734) 753-
2201 to register concerns and
log an official record of increased noise levels.
One of the Detroit Metro
runways, originally constructed in 1976, has deteriorated and a project is under
way to demolish and reconstruct the runway. The construction period is estimated
at 175 days, from May
through November.
During the construction
period, operations typically
assigned to Runway 3R/21L
are assigned to another parallel runway.
As a result, there is a temporary increase in the number
of aircraft and noise over residences immediately north and
east of the airport. Taylor is
east of the airport.
Beautification
nominees needed
The City of Taylor
Beautification Committee is
seeking nominees for
beautification awards for
residences and businesses.
For more information,
call Michele McNeely at
(734) 374-1450.
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Auditors: Taylor has had a ‘structural deficit’ for years
From 2003 to 2006, the City of Taylor has faced a “structural deficit,” which
means the city was spending more money than it was taking in.
Over a period of years, a structural deficit will weaken the fiscal health of a city.
The annual structural deficit reached a high of more than $4.1 million in the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, according to the city audit performed by the firm
Plante & Moran.
In the past, the auditors said, the city was able to balance the budget with onetime income generators, such as selling city-owned property.
The city administration is taking steps to reduce the deficit. In fact, the deficit
at the end of the 2005-06 fiscal year was about half of what it was in 2003,
according to the audit.
Mayor Cameron G. Priebe said making cuts in many areas was the key to
reducing the structural deficit. (See the chart on the next page.)
While city officials are happy with the progress, the Mayor said the job is only
half done. The administration still has a projected $2 million structural deficit to
tackle for the current fiscal year.
Mayor Priebe thanked the city managers and employees that have worked to
reduce the budget.
The Mayor thanked three groups -- the Taylor Governmental Management and
Administrative Employees Association, AFSCME Local 1917 and AFSCME Local
1128 -- for their cooperation during negotiations in tough financial times.
He said that he hoped all employee groups would become part of the solution.
What the auditors told the City of Taylor:
According to the auditors at Plante & Moran:
yOverall employee costs in city government have increased well ahead of
the rate of inflation.
yHealthcare costs of the city increased by about 50 percent over the fiscal
years 2003 to 2006.
yThe millage that funds the police and fire pensions and retiree health insurance rose from 1.6 mills in 2001 to more than 5.3 mills for 2007.
yState-shared revenue has declined for cities statewide. Taylor receives
about $2.3 million less annually since 2001.
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Where do my tax dollars go?
The city millage is only one portion of a
homeowner’s tax bill. Other property taxes go toward
the schools, Wayne County Intermediate School District and Wayne County.
City Assessor Michael Racklyeft said the average
home value in the City of Taylor is about $132,000.
The assessed value of the home would be $66,000.
The taxable value of a homeowner living in that average home since 1994 would be around $50,400.
The homestead taxes for that homeowner with a
taxable value of $50,400 would be about $2,353 annually. An estimated breakdown of where those dollars
are spent appears below.
ESTIMATED 2007 Homestead Tax Bill for a Home with a Taxable Value of $50,400
City of Taylor
$850.19
Police/Fire Pension
$285.45
Schools
$477.00
Wayne County
$605.40
Dealing with the deficit
Auditors from Plante & Moran urged the City of Taylor
administration to scrutinize “all controllable expenditures”
in city government. The administration is effectively dealing with the financial situation. This chart shows some of
the steps that have already been taken to correct the city’s
financial situation.
2006
2007
Reduced Spending
9
9
Contract Concessions
9
9
Golf Operations Profitable
9
*
Reduce Number of Managers
9
9
Improved TSX Operational Results
9
9
Control Developer Incentives
9
9
Addressed City Debt
9
9
Dialed Down to Save
and Help the Environment
9
9
Summer Festival Solvent
9
*
Reduced Number of City Vehicles
9
9
Streamlined Operations
9
9
Result: 50% Reduction in Structural Deficit
* = to be determined during the 2007-08 fiscal year.
Some
residents
qualify
for tax
deferment
If you are over 62 years of age and had a
household income of less than $40,000 for 2006,
you may apply for deferment of the summer taxes
on your principal residence.
An Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes
(Form 471) is available online via the Michigan
Department
of
Treasury
Web
site,
www.michigan.gov/treasury/ or at the Treasurer’s
Office at Taylor City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.
WCCCD
$124.83
Metroparks
Total
$10.81
$2,353.68
Tax information is now
on City of Taylor Web site
City Treasurer Wayne F. Avery is pleased to
announce that the City of Taylor Web site now has
current tax bill information available online. Taxpayers can access information at
www.cityoftaylor.com/taxbill.
With the parcel address and just a few clicks,
taxpayers can view and print information regarding
the tax bill, including assessed value, taxable value,
legal description, taxing entities and tax amounts.
Once the bill is paid, the date and amount paid will
be shown, too.
The summer tax bills, based on the taxable
values of December 31, 2006, are sent to taxpayers and mortgage companies around July 1, 2007,
and are due September 30, 2007. The winter tax
bills go out around December 1, 2007, and are
due February 15, 2008.
The implementation of on-line access to tax
information was handled by the city’s Information
Technology Department under the direction of
Snehal Patel.
The treasurer hopes that having the tax bill
information online and available to taxpayers 24
hours a day is more convenient and hopes to add
more information available online in the future.
An application for deferment filed with the City
Treasurer by September 30 defers the due date
for the summer taxes to February 15.
You may also be eligible for deferment of your
summer taxes if you meet the income requirement and one of the following conditions: you are
totally and permanently disabled, blind, a paraplegic or quadriplegic, an eligible serviceperson, an
eligible veteran or an eligible widow or widower.
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Drop-off recycling sites replace
curbside ser
vice on JJul
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service
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Due to low residential participation and the possibility
of a solid waste surcharge of $7.50 per ton, the City of Taylor
curbside recycling program will be eliminated July 1, 2007.
However, drop-off recycling sites will be implemented.
Residents may dispose of recyclable materials at the
following sites:
ŒDepartment of Public Works Building, 25605 Northline
Road (corner of Northline and Beech Daly). Please use the
Beech Daly entrance behind the DPW building. Hours are
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
ŒTaylor Hills Transfer Station and Compost Site, 16300
Racho Road. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Saturday.
Homeowners are encouraged to use the drop-off facilities to keep the recyclable items out of landfills. The green
recycling bins may be utilized to bring materials to the dropoff site. Additional recycling bins may be purchased at the
DPW for $10 each.
For more information, please contact the DPW at (734)
374-1373.
Battery recycling
Dry-cell batteries are accepted at the following locations: DPW building, 25605 Northline; City Clerk’s Office and
the Water Department at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road;
Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Road; William Ford
Center Activity Center, 6750 Troy; and Taylor Community Library, 12301 Pardee Road.
Mercury thermometer recycling
The DPW continues to exchange mercury thermometers at no cost to Taylor residents only. Bring in any mercury-bearing items to the DPW, 25605 Northline, and receive a free oral medical digital thermometer. Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Mosquito safety
Mosquitoes require a blood meal to allow their eggs to
develop and water in which to lay their eggs. Mosquitoes do
not breed in tall grass. However, tall grass, shrubs and ornamental trees with low-lying branches provide shelter and resting areas for mosquitoes. A mosquito can grow from an egg
to an adult in less than 10 days in favorable weather.
Breeding habitats around the home can include discarded tires, unwashed bird baths, clogged rain gutters, plastic wading pools, toys left outside or any other water source
allowed to lie stagnant for at least four days.
Keep back yard swimming pools clean and chlorinated.
Do not let water collect on top of a pool cover over time.
If you have a birdbath, change water once a week and
clean it regularly to prevent algae and dead leaves from becoming food for mosquitoes.
SQS workers sort waste behind the Taylor DPW
DPW..
Hundreds dispose of household
waste dur
ing ann
ual da
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during
annual
day
More than 700 vehicles were part of the City of Taylor’s
10th annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 5 at
the Department of Public Works.
Ten communities participated in the day, but about twothirds of the vehicles were from Taylor.
Participants were able to dispose of unwanted household chemicals, electronic waste and even passenger tires.
Those who disposed of mercury-bearing devices received a
free digital thermometer. The annual event helps keep hazardous materials and electronic waste out of local landfills.
By hosting other communities, Taylor’s day prevents
more hazardous materials from going to landfills, which we
all utilize, and helps keep our costs down per vehicle. Each
city is required to pay a per-vehicle fee to participate.
The City of Taylor thanks all employees, communities
and participants for working together to make the 2007 Household Hazardous Waste Day a huge success.
The next chance for Taylor residents to dispose of unwanted household chemicals and electronics is 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. July 14 at the Melvindale Ice Arena, 4300 S. Dearborn.
Examples of items that will be accepted are household
paints, stains, floor care items, furniture polish, bathroom
cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, antifreeze, passenger
tires (the limit is 10), mercury thermometers and computers.
For more information, visit www.cityoftaylor.com/node/
13148.
Refrigerator and air conditioning disposal
Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners contain Freon
and require a special disposal process in the city. Federal
regulations require that refrigerants be safely removed from
an appliance by a professional that is EPA-certified and has
special equipment to obtain the Freon from the appliance.
Residents interested in disposing an appliance must visit the
City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 23555 Goddard, to schedule
a pick-up and pay $28 to have the Freon removed and the
appliance discarded. A sticker must be attached to the appliance, which must be placed at curbside after 6 p.m. Thursday for a Friday pickup. Appliance doors must be removed.
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Rubbish and compost
Curbside compost pickup takes place from March through
November. Compost containers must have a compost sticker.
Stickers are available at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 23555
Goddard, and at the DPW, 25605 Northline.
Rubbish/compost cans or
bags must be 20- to 32-gallon conThe City of Taylor
tainers. Cans must have handles
Department of Public
and weigh no more than 50 pounds
Works, located at
at the time of pickup.
25605 Northline
Branches and limbs must be
Road, is open from 9
bundled and tied in four-foot
a.m. to 5 p.m. weeklengths or less, two inches or less
days. If you have
in diameter and weighing no more
questions or conthan 50 pounds per bundle with
cerns regarding DPW
roots removed. Trash must be
services, please call
separated from compost. No
(734) 374-1373.
stumps will be accepted curbside.
Rubbish may be placed
curbside for pickup no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before your
regular rubbish day. Rubbish and compost may be picked up
any time on rubbish day.
There is no parking on streets on the designated trash day.
This helps the sanitation company perform its duty and helps
the DPW keep streets clean.
Transfer station and compost site
The Taylor Hills Transfer Station and Compost Site, located
at 16300 Racho Road, is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday for disposal of items such as household trash,
compost, certain building materials and non-refrigerant bearing
appliances.
The station does not accept concrete, shingles, car parts,
tires, stumps, sod or hazardous waste.
Each year, Taylor households are entitled to two free dump
passes, which may be picked up at the Department of Public
Works office, 25605 Northline Road.
The compost site also has compost dirt available free of
charge to Taylor residents. There is a charge of $10 for the city
to load the compost for you.
For more information, call the DPW at (734) 374-1373.
Ditch maintenance
Many Taylor residents have a ditch on their easement in
front of their homes. What many residents are not aware of is
that the easement in front of their home is the homeowner’s
responsibility to maintain. In order to help keep the ditches draining properly, residents must keep ditches free of debris, leaves
and any other material. The City of Taylor Department of Public
Works’ responsibilities are to ensure that the ditch culverts are
clear of materials and are able to flow for proper discharge of
storm water. In the event the driveway culvert in your easement
is blocked, please call (734) 374-1373 for assistance.
The next edition of Taylor Info will be published in October 2007.
For advertising information, call (734) 374-1447.
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Tree trimming and removal
Diseased, dead or dying trees located in the City
of Taylor right-of-way may be cut down by the Department of Public Works when requested by an individual homeowner.
Trees that are dead or hazardous are handled
on a high priority basis. Trees that could endanger a
person or property are placed on a list for immediate
removal.There is no cost to the homeowner to have a
tree cut down and the stump removed or to have a
city tree trimmed. However, the homeowner incurs
the cost of replacing the tree.
Trees are a great benefit to our community environmentally. They also help keep our roads from overheating, which can cause road buckling.
Residents inquiring about tree removal or trimming of a city tree can call the DPW from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. weekdays at (734) 374-1373.
Streetlight outages
All streetlight outages should be reported to the
Department of Public Works at (734) 374-1373. Reports are then faxed to DTE for repair, with the exception of the streetlights on Northline Road from Telegraph to Beech Daly and on Van Born Road from
Telegraph to Pelham, where lights are owned by the
City of Taylor and are repaired by a contractor for the
city. All other lights are owned by DTE and are the
responsibility of DTE to repair and maintain.
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The City of Taylor continues to be the state leader among municipal governments in the use of alternative fuels.
Recently, the city’s partnership with Ford Motor Co. and British Petroleum (BP) led to the opening of a new hydrogen fuel station to fuel a fleet of Ford Focus fuel cell vehicles. The station is
located in the parking lot of the Taylor Animal Shelter at 25555
Northline Road, just east of the Department of Public Works (DPW).
“The opening of this station represents a step forward for hydrogen as a motor fuel,” said Gerhard Schmidt, Ford vice president
for research and advanced engineering. “We have made much
progress in hydrogen propulsion over the past 15 years and this is
another excellent milestone
to commemorate.”
Taylor has participated in
the hydrogen fuel program
since 2005, when the community was selected by Ford to
receive four hydrogen electric
vehicles for the purpose of
testing and demonstration.
Three of the $1 million-plus vehicles are used by the Fire
Batt
allion Chief Bob Tompos of
Battallion
Department to demonstrate
the Taylor Fire Dep
artment fills
Department
safe operation and one is used
up his car at the new pump.
by the DPW.
The vehicles are used under normal conditions on a daily basis and then measured for performance by Ford. Taylor was one of only three cities in the country to receive cars for this purpose.
Congressman John D. Dingell, chairman of the U.S. House of
Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, was among
those on hand for the debut of the new hydrogen station.
“Hydrogen holds tremendous promise, the innovative minds at
Ford are listening to the American consumer and working to develop energy efficient vehicles,” said Dingell. “With BP providing
hydrogen fuel, this event will provide a chance to see the future,
right now.”
Taylor Mayor Cameron G. Priebe said the city appreciates its
partnership with Ford and BP.
“Through the use of hydrogen and other alternative fuels, we
can reduce our nation’s dependency on foreign oil,” the Mayor said.
“In addition, technology related to the development and use of alternative fuels can lead to job creation here in Michigan and add to
our state’s tax base.”
Taylor, a member of the Detroit-area Clean Cities Coalition,
started out buying compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in 2000
-- and has 16 CNG vehicles to date. In October 2001, the city
received a national achievement award from the Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition in Washington D.C. for the introduction of CNG vehicles to the Downriver area.
Taylor also has one of the few CNG filling stations in the state,
located at the Taylor Meijer store.
Bob Mach, DPW superintendent of vehicle maintenance and
compost, is credited with bringing the use of such fuels to the city.
Bob Mach, superintendent of vehicle maintenance and compost in the Taylor Dep
artment of
Department
Public Works, addresses a Re-Energize America
forum at St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Re-Energize America puts
Taylor in the driver’s seat
The City of Taylor was part of the focus of the
Re-Energize America forum that took place in May at
St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Bob Mach, superintendent of vehicle maintenance and compost for the city, called alternative fuel
vehicles and alternative energy “an exciting field to be
in.”
“Currently, we run our entire diesel fleet on B-5
bio diesel fuel,” Mach told those in attendance. “We
also have 16 natural gas vehicles in our fleet. We average 500 to 600 GGEs of natural gas per month,
thus saving 300 to 500 pounds of air pollution in our
community.
“We also have four hydrogen electric fuel cell
vehicles. We were selected by Ford Motor Co. to be
one of three cities in the United States to participate
in the research and development of hydrogen fuel cell
vehicles.”
Mach displayed one of the cars, valued at $1.2
million.
“In the future, we are looking into doing wind studies in our city for the use of wind turbines to generate
electricity,” he added. “We also are working with a
company to possibly put an enclosed thermo gasification bio fuel refinery here in Taylor that could produce 10 million to one billion gallons of ethanol from
municipal waste annually.”
Members of the forum panel included State Senator Raymond Basham of Taylor; former CIA Director
James Woolsey; Lana Pollack, president of the Michigan Environment Council; and Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar,
general secretary to the National Council of Churches.
The panel discussed many available solutions
that could help end America’s oil addiction while, at
the same time, stop global warming pollution.
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Hopgood 5K run is a
Little League state
Summer Festival tradition tour
nament in Taylor
tournament
The annual Rollie Hopgood Midtown Taylor 5K Run is
scheduled for Saturday, July 14, during the Meijer Taylor Summer Festival.
The 5K starts at 9 a.m. For the second year, the morning
also will include a free Kids’ Tad Pole Run around Coan Lake in
scenic Heritage Park beginning at 8:15 a.m. A free one-mile
fun run has been added at 8:30.
The certified 5K course starts
on Pardee Road in front of the Taylor Community Library and
Sheridan Community Center,
12111 Pardee Road. The course
takes runners north to Midtown
Taylor on Goddard Road and then
back to the park.
In the park, runners will travel
on a trail through a forest to a path
surrounding Coan Lake, past a
water mill, a one-room school house and a covered bridge.
Males and females run the 5K together. Each runner wears
a chip in his or her shoes and times are recorded by an electronic championship timing system.
Unique bobble head awards are presented to the first overall
male and female finishers, plus the master, grand master and
senior grand master champions and then three-deep in numerous age groups. The event is open to walkers as well.
The runs are organized by the Downriver
Runners club and named
in honor of the late Rollie
Hopgood, a former Taylor
councilman, teacher and
director of the Downriver
Runners prior to his death
in March 2002. A large
share of the proceeds benefits the Rollie Hopgood MFT & SRP
Scholarship.
Early registration is recommended. The entry fee to the
5K is $18 by Sunday, July 8, by mail, in person at Total Runner, 15265 Dix-Toledo Road, Southgate, or on-line at
www.active.com. The fee is $20 July 9-13 at Total Runner or
$25 the day of the race during registration at Heritage Park.
Make checks payable to Downriver Runners.
Those who pay the entry fee for the 5K also receive a
great short-sleeved technical shirt, refreshments, breakfast
served by Pete’s Place restaurant and raffle prizes.
Race Director Greg Everal of Everal Race Management
said participation in the 5K continues to grow, making it one of
the most popular races Downriver.
Sponsors of the event are the Downriver Runners, the City
of Taylor and Midtown Taylor, Total Runner, Pete’s Place, Heritage Perk, Belcher Chiropractic Center, Dearborn Mid-West
Conveyor and Saucony.
For more information, call Total Runner at (734) 282-1101
or visit www.everalracemgt.com. For information on the Meijer
Taylor Summer Festival, turn to Page 17.
Sixteen champions from around Michigan will converge
on Taylor July 20 for a week’s worth of games to determine
the state champion of Little League baseball.
The visitors will include about 290 players ages 11 and
12, plus their families, other spectators, Little League officials and umpires. Games will take place at Taylor’s four
Little League fields:
yTaylor Northwest, located at Wick and Westlake roads.
yTaylor South, located in Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee
Road.
y Taylor Northeast, located on Wick between Monroe
and Mortenview.
yTaylor North Central, located on Pardee north of Ecorse
Road.
The winner of the state championship advances to the
regional championship round in Indianapolis, Indiana. The
winner in Indiana advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Sharon Mayer, administrator of District 5, of which Taylor is a member, said she chose Taylor as the host city
because of the popularity of baseball in the community,
because of such events as the city’s annual Little League
Day Parade and because Taylor is the home of the Junior
League World Series – the world championship of the 13and 14-year-old division. (See Page 10.)
Last year, Governor Jennifer Granholm called Taylor “the
Little League capital of Michigan.” Earlier this year, the Detroit
Tigers made Taylor a stop on their annual winter caravan.
“The city is very active with youth programs,” said Mayer,
a Lincoln Park resident who has been involved in Little
League for 42 years. “The leagues are always there when
District 5 needs them. And the city works well with me.”
In all, 32 games will be scheduled. A complete schedule will be available on www.cityoftaylor.com.
Mayor Cameron G. Priebe said the city looks forward
to welcoming the visitors to the community – and to some
exciting baseball action.
“As a former Little Leaguer and longtime baseball fan, I
think having the state finals in Taylor will be one of the memorable events of the summer,” Priebe said. “As Mayor, I know
our residents will be eager to show our Taylor hospitality to
visitors from around Michigan.”
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Taylor Info
Junior League World Series
returns to Taylor in August
Baseball fans everywhere are invited August 17.
The world championship will be deto join the festivities of the 27th annual
Junior League World Series of baseball, cided at 5 p.m. Saturday, August 18. For
set for August 12-18 at World Series Field the seventh straight year, the title game
will be taped by ESPN for future broadin Heritage Park.
cast.
The
series,
The 2006 chamwhich has always
pion is El Campo,
been held in Taylor,
Texas, which deattracts the 10 best
feated the Mexican
teams of 13- and 14national champions
year-old ballplayers
from
Guaymas,
from around the
world.
Who will succeed El Campo, Texas, as Sonora, 2-1, in last
This year, five Junior League World Series champion? year’s thrilling finale.
Ticket prices
regional champions
from across the United States will be are a modest $4 per day per carload, or
joined by the national champions of $7 per car for the entire series. Both fees
Canada and Puerto Rico, plus champi- include parking.
The World Series was founded in Tayons of Latin America, the Far East and a
lor in 1981 and never left. It’s
region that includes Europe,
considered the big brother of
the Middle East and Africa.
the Little League World Series
Final plans are being
for 12-year-old players held in
made for the opening ceremoWilliamsport, Pennsylvania.
nies on Saturday, August 11.
To date, teams have
The event includes a Parade
come to Taylor from 27 differof Champions, the national
ent states and 14 other counanthem of each country and
fireworks at dusk. Special recognition will tries.
Sponsorships and donations fund the
take place for the Canadian champions,
who will be playing in Taylor for the 20th World Series and a massive volunteer
straight year, and to the champions of effort makes it happen. To volunteer or
Puerto Rico, celebrating the 25th anni- become a sponsor, call (734) 287-8836.
Highlights, history and photos of past
versary of their first year in Taylor.
World Series games get under way World Series appear on the City of
at noon Sunday, August 12. Four games Taylor’s Web site, www.cityoftaylor.com/
will be played each day August 12-16, worldseries. Inquiries about the World
setting the stage for the championship Series can also be directed to (734) 374games of the USA and International pools 1447 or [email protected].
From Taylor to the pros
Will any of the players in the 2007
Junior League World Series some day
make it to the Major Leagues? Current
Detroit Tiger Gary Sheffield played in
the second World Series in Taylor as a
member of the Tampa, Florida, championship team of 1982. One of his teammates that year was future Major
Leaguer Derek Bell.
Other present and former pro
ballplayers who have competed in Taylor include Erik Bedard, Brett Myers,
Jose and Javier Valentin, Erubial
Durazo, Delino DeShields, Chad
Hermansen, Shannon Withem and
Adam Loewen. Others are playing in
the minor leagues or in college.
Pro hockey players that have been
in the World Series include Chris
Dingman and Steve Reinprecht. Matt
Cassel is a backup quarterback for the
New England Patriots of the National
Football League.
Mark “Bo” Pelini, who played for the
first world champions from Boardman,
Ohio, is defensive coordinator for the
Louisiana State University football
team.
2007 Junior League
World Series Schedule
Saturday, August 11
Parade of Champions, Opening Ceremonies
and Fireworks
Sunday, August 12
Asia-Pacific vs. Puerto Rico, Noon
USA East vs. USA South, 2:45 p.m.
EMEA vs. Latin America, 5:30 p.m.
USA Central vs. USA Southwest, 8:15 p.m.
Monday, August 13
USA East vs. USA Southwest, 11 a.m.
Asia-Pacific vs. Canada, 2 p.m.
USA South vs. USA West, 5 p.m.
Latin America vs. Puerto Rico, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14
USA Central vs. USA South, 11 a.m.
EMEA vs. Puerto Rico, 2 p.m.
Canada vs. Latin America, 5 p.m.
USA East vs. USA West, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15
USA Southwest vs. USA West, 11 a.m.
Asia-Pacific vs. Latin America, 2 p.m.
USA Central vs. USA East, 5 p.m.
Canada vs. EMEA, 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16
Asia-Pacific vs. EMEA, 11 a.m.
USA Central vs. USA West, 2 p.m.
Canada vs. Puerto Rico, 5 p.m.
USA South vs. USA Southwest, 8 p.m.
Friday, August 17
International Championship, 5 p.m.
USA Championship, 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 18
World Championship Game, 5 p.m.
Note: EMEA = Europe/Middle East/Africa
Region
All games are played on World Series Field in
Taylor’s Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road,
between Goddard and Northline roads. Admission is $4 per carload per day or $7 per car
for the entire series. For updates, visit the Web
site www.cityoftaylor.com/worldseries.
JL
WS Champions
JLWS
1981 Ohio
1982 Florida
1983 Puerto Rico
1984 Hawaii
1985 Florida
1986 Maryland
1987 California
1988 Mexico
1989 Puerto Rico
1990 Puerto Rico
1991 Texas
1992 Arizona
1993 Puerto Rico
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
California
Louisiana
Texas
N. Hampshire
California
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Hawaii
Georgia
California
Florida
Panama
Texas
2006
Water Quality Report
Dear Water Customer,
The City of Taylor Water Department is pleased to share with you
our 2006 Water Quality Report. The 1996 Federal Safe Drinking
Water Act Amendments require that each community create an
annual report to be distributed to each water customer within the
community. This report is to inform all water customers of the
City of Taylor about the quality of our drinking water and to share
information on the Taylor Water System with our customers.
The City of Taylor is proud to announce to our water customers
that we have met or exceeded all federal and state standards for
drinking water during 2006.
The City of Taylor Water Department is a division of the Department of Public Works, James E. Boardman, Jr., Executive Director. We are responsible for the operation and maintenance of 308
miles of watermain and over 248 miles of sanitary sewer mains.
If you suspect a watermain break; notice a change in the look,
smell or taste of your drinking water; or have a water or sewer
emergency, please call (734) 374-1363. After regular business hours,
on a holiday or a weekend, please call the Taylor Police Department at (734) 287-6611.
Anyone wishing to either discuss or learn more about water-related
issues is welcome to attend the City of Taylor’s five-member Water
and Sewer Commission meeting held on the first Monday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Water is our most precious resource and a necessity for life.
Please do your part to preserve and conserve the quality of our
drinking water supply:
• Keep pollution out of storm drains
• Fertilize sparingly and caringly
• Water wisely - Generally, your lawn needs only about
an inch of water a week
• Periodically check your home for leaks
(toilets are the most common and highest user)
• Choose earth-friendly landscaping
• Conserve water
Important health
information
Drinking water sources (for both
tap and bottled water) include
rivers, lakes, streams, ponds,
reservoirs, springs, and wells. As
water travels over the surface of the
land or through the ground, it
dissolves naturally-occurring
minerals and radioactive material
and can pick up substances resulting
from animal or human activity.
Contaminants that may be present
in source water include:
• Microbial contaminants, such
as viruses and bacteria, which
may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems,
agricultural livestock operations,
or wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants, such
as salts and metals, which can be
naturally-occurring or result from
urban storm runoff, industrial or
domestic wastewater discharges,
oil and gas production, mining,
or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides
which may come from a variety
of sources such as agricultures,
urban storm water runoff, and
residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and
volatile organics which are byproducts of industrial processes
and petroleum production and
can also come from gas stations,
urban storm water runoff and
septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants,
which can be naturally-occurring
or the result of oil and gas
production and mining activities.
In order to ensure tap water is safe
to drink, the EPA prescribes
regulations, which limit the amount
of certain contaminants in water
provided by public water systems.
The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) regulations establish contaminant limits in bottled water that
must provide the same protection
for public health.
Drinking water, including
bottled water, may be expected
to contain at least small amounts
of some contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not
necessarily indicate that water poses
a health risk. More information
about contaminants and potential
health effects can be obtained by
calling the Environmental
Protection Agency’s Hotline
at (800) 426-4791.
People with special
health concerns
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking
water than the general population.
Immuno-compromised persons
such as person with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who
have undergone organ transplants,
people with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders, elderly,
and infants can be particularly at risk
from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking
water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on
appropriate means to reduce the
risk of infection by Cryptosporidium
and other microbial contaminants
are available from the Safe Drinking
Water Hotline.
If you would like to
know more about this
report, need additional
copies or have other waterrelated issues, please contact
the Taylor Water Department:
(734) 374-1306
www.cityoftaylor.com
Where does my water
come from?
Public Act 222: Sewer
Back-up Legislation
Your source water comes from the
Detroit River, situated within the
Lake St. Clair, Clinton River,
Detroit River, Rouge River, Ecorse
River, in the U.S. and parts of the
Thames River, Little River, Turkey
Creek and Sydenham watersheds in
Canada. The Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality, in
partnership with the U.S. Geological
Survey, the Detroit Water and
Sewerage Department, and the
Michigan Public Health Institute,
performed a source water assessment to determine the susceptibility
of potential contamination. The
susceptibility rating is on a seventiered scale from moderately low to
very high based primarily on
geologic sensitivity, water chemistry,
and contaminant sources. The
susceptibility of our Detroit River
source water intakes were determined to be highly susceptible to
potential contamination. However,
all four Detroit water treatment
plants that use source water from
the Detroit River have historically
provided satisfactory treatment of
this source water to meet drinking
water standards.
Michigan Statute, Act 222 Public
Acts of 2001, clarifies municipal
liability for sewer backups. The
Act sets standards to determine
the extent to which a municipality is liable for backups and
establishes a process that an
affected person must follow to
seek compensation when a
backup occurs. A person seeking
compensation for property
damage or physical injury must
file a written claim within 45
days of the event. Failure to
provide the required written
claim within the allotted time will
prevent recovery of damages.
Attention Business
Owners
Occasionally, there may be times
when your water supply is shut
down due to an emergency water
main break and/or repair. If water
supply to your business is critical for
production and/or operation please
contact the Water Department via
email at [email protected]
or call (734) 374-2747 and leave
emergency contact information.
When leaving a message please
provide the name of your business,
address, hours of operation, your
reason for critical need of water
supply and 24-hour emergency
contact information. When possible,
this will enable us to notify you of
any disruption of water so that you
can make alternative arrangements.
Anyone making a claim for
property damage or physical
injury must prove that the public
sewer had a defect. Further, the
person must prove that the
governmental agency knew, or in
the exercise of reasonable
diligence, should have known
about the defect. Also, it must be
proven that the governmental
agency having the legal authority
did not take the reasonable steps
in a reasonable amount of time
to repair, correct or remedy the
defect. Finally, the defect must
be 50% or more of the cause
of the event and the property
damage or physical injury.
Upon discover of an overflow
or backup, contact the City of
Taylor Water Department
immediately at (734) 374-1363.
After hours, contact the Taylor
Police Department at (734) 2876611. Like you, the Water
Department considers a sewer
backup or basement flooding an
emergency and will respond to
your call immediately.
Southwest Water Treatment Plant
2006 Regulated Detected Contaminants Tables
Test
Date
Contaminant
Health
Goal
MCLG
Units
Definitions
Allowed
Level
Level Range of Violation
MCL Detected Detection Yes/No
Major Sources in Drinking Water
Inorganic Chemicals - Annual Monitoring at Plant Finished Water Tap
Fluoride
8/06
ppm
4
4
0.721
n/a
no
Erosion of natural deposits; Water
additive that promotes strong teeth;
Discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories.
Nitrate
8/06
ppm
10
10
0.171
n/a
no
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching
from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of
natural deposits.
Disinfectant Residuals and Disinfection By-Products - Monitoring in Distribution System
Total
Trihalomethanes
(TTHM)
FebNov
2006
ppb
n/a
80
24.9
9.3-45.1
no
By-product of drinking water
chlorination
Haloacetic Acids
(HAA5)
FebNov
2006
ppb
n/a
60
13.2
6.7-19.4
no
By-product of drinking water
disinfection
Disinfectant
(Total Chlorine
Residual)
JanDec
2006
ppm
MRDLG
4
MRDL
4
0.68
0.50-0.82
no
Water additive used to control microbes
Turbidity - Monitored every 4 hours at Plant Finished Water Tap
Highest Single Measurement
Cannot exceed 1 NTU
Lowest Monthly % of Samples Meeting
Turbidity Limit of 0.3 NTU (minimum 95%)
0.30 NTU
100%
Violation
Yes/No Major Sources in Drinking Water
no
Soil Runoff
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration
system.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
(MCLG): level of contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no
known or expected risk to health.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):
highest level of a contaminant allowed in
drinking water. MCLs are set as close to
the MCLGs as feasible using the best
available treatment technology.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
Goal (MRDLG): level of a drinking
water disinfectant below which there is
no known or expected risk to health.
MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of
the use of disinfectants to control
microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
(MRDL): highest level of a disinfectant
allowed in drinking water. There is
convincing evidence that addition of a
disinfectant is necessary for control of
microbial contaminants.
Microbiological Contaminants - Monthly Monitoring in Distribution System
Contaminant
MCLG
MCL
Highest Number
Detected
Total Coliform
Bacteria
0
Presence of Coliform bacteria
> 5% of monthly samples
in one month
0
Naturally present in the environment
E. coli or fecal
coliform bacteria
0
A routine sample and a repeat
sample are total coliform
positive, and one is also fecal
or E. coli positive.
entire year
0
Human waste and animal fecal waste
Major Sources in Drinking Water
Contaminant
Test
Date
Health Action
Goal
Level
Units MCLG AL
Lead
2005
ppb
0
0
7.6
0
no
Corrosion of household plumbing
system; Erosion of natural deposits.
Copper
2005
ppm
1.3
0
.097
0
no
Corrosion of household plumbing
system; Erosion of natural deposits;
Leaching from wood preservatives.
90th
Percentile
Value*
Number
of Samples
Over AL
Violation
Yes/No
Major Sources in Drinking Water
*The 90th percentile value means 90% of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th percentile value. If the
90th percentile value is above the AL, additional requirements must be met.
Total Organic
Carbon (ppm)
Treatment
Technique
Running Annual
Average
Parts per million (ppm): equivalent to
milligrams per liter. A milligram = 1/1000
gram.
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU):
Measures the cloudiness of water.
Lead and Copper Monitoring at Customers’ Tap
Regulated
Contaminant
Parts per billion (ppb): equivalent to
micrograms per liter. A microgram =
1/1000 milligram.
Monthly Ratio
Range
Violation
Yes/No
The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal ratio is calculated as the ratio between the
actual TOC removal and the TOC removal requirements. The TOC was measured
each month and because the level was low, there is no requirement for TOC removal.
Typical Source of
Contaminant
Erosion of natural
deposits
Treatment Technique (TT): required
process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
Action Level (AL): concentration of a
contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirements the
water system must follow.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5): total of
bromoacetic, chloroacetic,
dibromoacetic, dichloroacetic, and
trichloroacetic acids. Compliance is
based on the total.
Special Monitoring
Contaminant
Sodium (ppm)
MCLG
n/a
MCL
n/a
Level Detected
5.54
Source of Contamination
Erosion of natural deposits
What do these tables mean?
These tables show the results of our water quality analyses. Every regulated and unregulated detected contaminant in the water is listed here. The tables contain contaminant
names, the highest detected levels, health goals, the sources in drinking water and if a
violation has occurred. Key definitions and/or explanations for each symbol used are
listed to the right of the tables.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM): Sum of
chloroform, bromodichloromethane,
dibromochloromethane, and
bromoform. Compliance is based on the
total.
n/a = not applicable
> = greater than
Unregulated contaminants are those for which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not established
drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the
occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.
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• Specialized adult treatment programs for individuals
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• Zero Wait Program - the sooner we treat you, the
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Taylor Info
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Community
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The Taylor Community Library is located at 12303 Pardee Road.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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The Taylor Community Library is now a full participating member of
the state’s MichiCard program. The library can now offer residents a
MichiCard endorsement to expand the borrowing power of their Taylor library card to more than 300 library systems in Michigan.
Library Director Linda Baum said the library is proud to be a part of
this voluntary program to provide increased library access and improved library services to Michigan residents.
A MichiCard is very helpful to those who travel and want library
access “on the road” or during regular cottage visits “up North.” The
library also reciprocally serves visitors who present MichiCards from
their home libraries.
Storytime Fun
Preschool Storytime: Preschoolers ages 3½ to 6 will enjoy
fun stories, learn finger plays and do a simple craft. The sixweek program takes place at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, starting September 11, and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting September 13.
Each session lasts 30 minutes. There is a limit of 20 children
per session. Registration for Fall sessions begins September 3.
Fall programs run September 10-October 16.
Toddler S
torytime: Children ages 2 to 3½ will enjoy fun stoStorytime:
ries, learn finger plays and nursery rhymes, develop social interaction skills and enjoy playtime with learning toys. Programs
last about 30 minutes. The program is limited to 20 children per
session. The six-week session is held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays,
Sept. 11-Oct. 16.
Craft Time Fun will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesdays, September 19 and October 24, for children in grades kindergarten
through third. Registration is required for each program; there is
a limit of 20 children each session
Itch
tch to Stitch: The library knitting group meets from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30 and November 27. Beginning knitters have the opportunity to meet those
experienced in the craft of knitting for ideas and instruction. Experienced knitters share tips, patterns and ideas for an all-around knitting circle experience.
Book Discussion Group: Join the library’s book club for relaxed
discussion and light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. one Wednesday
each month. The upcoming titles are scheduled:
yJuly 25 -- “The Brief History of the Dead” by Michael Brockmeier
yAugust 29 -- “The Mango Season” by Amulya Malladi
ySeptember 26 -- “An Unquiet Grave” by P.J. Parrish
yOctober 24 -- “A Stronger Kinship: One Town’s Extraordinary Story
of Hope and Faith” by Anna-Lisa Cox
To reserve a copy of the books, call the library at (734) 287-4840.
Thank you, Kiwanis!
The Taylor Kiwanis Club donated over $400 worth of new
books to the Taylor Community Library just in time for the
Sumer Reading Program. Kiwanis President Fred Eaton
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sentation
Summer Reading Program
offers prizes to young readers
Registration for the Taylor Community Library’s Summer
Reading Program is under way.
The Read-to-Me Program is open to children ages 2-5.
The independent Readers Program is open to children
ages 6-12. The Summer Reading Program – named “Get
a Clue at Your Library” – runs through August 4. Every
time a participant visits the library and checks out materials, he or she gets to go fishing in the library prize pond.
Free entertainment programs, crafts, and activities are
scheduled. (Note: Programs are subject to change.)
yTuesday, July 3, 2 p.m. – Bats Incredible (Registration is required)
yTuesday, July 10, 2 p.m. – Jan Longton, Storyteller
yThursday, July 12, Craft 10: 30 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Registration is required)
yTuesday, July 17, 2 p.m. - Music Lady Beverly Meyers
yWednesday, July 18, 1 to 4 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt
yThursday, July 19, 2 p.m. – Fingerprint Fun Craft
yTuesday, July 24, 2 p.m. – Grandma Science
yWednesday, July 25, 10 a.m. – Read-To Me Craft
yThursday, July 26, 2 p.m. – Mystery Game Fun with snacks
yTuesday, July 31, 2 p.m. – Gingerbell the Clown
Leisure Times
News from the Departments of Golf, Parks & Recreation, Senior Services and the Taylor Sportsplex
Meijer Taylor Summer Festival
July 12-15
MASCO Fireworks Friday, July 13 at dusk
Free Entertainment Featuring Country Star John Anderson
REO and Kansas presented by Fritz Enterprises , Inc.
Saturday, July 14 -- Gates Open at 3 p.m.
Cheetah Girls presented by watts up
Sunday, July 15
Thank You Meijer Taylor Summer Festival Sponsors
Taylor
Meijer Taylor Summer Festival
July 12-15
Summer Festival Concert Series
Friday, July 13
106.7 Fox
Presents
To Be Announced
Red Hill
To Be Announced
John Anderson
4:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 14
94.7 WCSX
Presents
To Be Announced
Pasman Supersession
Eddie Leighton Project
with Steve Kostan
Kansas
REO Speedwagon
3:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 15
AM 910 Radio Disney
presents
Lynnae Winnie
Radio Disney D-tour
Cheetah Girls
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
Tickets to Friday concerts are free. Tickets for the
Saturday and Sunday performances are available at
the Taylor Meijer store, 14640 Pardee Road, and at
all TicketMaster Outlets, including
www.ticketmaster.com.
Tickets to Saturday’s performances are $15 in
advance and $25 on the day of the show.
Tickets to the Sunday performances are $20 in
advance and $30 at the gate.
No Bottles, Cans or Coolers permitted in Concert
Area
Visit the City of Taylor official Web site,
www.cityoftaylor.com, for more information.
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton PC
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
248-457-7000
Meijer Taylor Summer Festival
Event Guide
Festival Schedule
Radio Stations Broadcast Live at Heritage Park
Thursday, July 12
106.7 FOX
94.7 WCSX
Carnival
Vegas
5 p.m. - Midnight
6 p.m. - Midnight
Festival Parking Guide
Friday, July 13
Carnival
3 p.m. - Midnight
Vegas
6 p.m. - Midnight
Concerts
4 - 10 p.m.
MASCO Fireworks
Dusk
-106.7 Fox Simulcast of Fireworks Music
Saturday, July 14
Rollie Hopgood
10 a.m. to Midnight - Friday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturday
5K Run
9 a.m. start
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Noon - Midnight
2 p.m. - Midnight
3:15 - 10 p.m.
Family Day
Carnival
Vegas
Concerts
For on-site parking, use the
Northline Road Entrance ONLY
Thursday, July 12
FREE on-site parking
Friday, July 13
$5 on-site parking non-residents
FREE on-site for residents ONLY with ID
ID.
Off-Site Parking
$5 Northline & Racho/WCCCD
Taylor Meijer - FREE parking FREE shuttle
Saturday, July 14
Sunday, July 15
Rotary Fishing Derby
Carnival
Vegas
Concerts
8 - 11 a.m.
Noon - 6 p.m.
2 p.m. - Midnight
12:30 - 4 p.m.
Oakwood Heritage
Presents
FAMILY DAY
Saturday, July 14
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Games, Music, Prizes and
Fun in front of the Activity
During Family Day and the 5K Run, enjoy brunch
at a special price served by Pete’s Place at the
Heritage Park Activity Building.
Pre-sale pay-one-price vouchers for carnival rides
are available for $12 at the Taylor Meijer store
until July 11 only.
For more info on the festival, call (734) 374-3906
$5 on-site parking all vehicles starting at Noon
Off-site Parking
$5 Northline & Racho/WCCCD
Taylor Meijer - FREE parking FREE shuttle
Sunday, July 15
$5 on-site parking all vehicles all day
Off-site Parking
$5 Northline & Racho/WCCCD
Taylor Meijer - FREE parking FREE shuttle
Alcohol is not permitted in any parking area
Pardee Road will close between Goddard and
Northline at approximately 6 p.m. Friday
On-site handicapped-accessible parking
is limited
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Pool passes on sale now
Season passes are on sale for the city pools at the City of
Taylor Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation office,
22805 Goddard Road.
Passes are good for the pools at the Sheridan Community
Center and at Northwest Park.
Family passes are $65 for residents and $85 for non-residents. Family passes include
two adults and two children
under 18 years old; additional
children are $20 each.
Individual passes are $40 for
adults, $35 for children 10-17.
One-day visits are $4 for adult Taylor residents (up to age
54), $3 for children and $2 for senior citizens. The adult and
children rates are $1 more for non-residents.
Taylor Recreation Center annual members and 2007 Senior Activity Card holders swim free.
The pools have open swimming every day from mid-June
through the end of the swim season.
The next session of swim lessons for children ages 5-12
begin July 21 at the community center pool. The fee is $55.
Pool parties are available for $100 for 2½ hours, plus a
$100 deposit. Two weeks’ advanced notice is required.
For more details, call (734) 374-3906.
Fishing Derby slots filling fast
The annual Taylor Rotary Fishing Derby is set for 8 to 11 a.m.
Sunday, July 15, at Coan Lake in Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee
Road.
The entry fee is only $2, but space is limited to 100 children
ages 5 to 12. All children must be registered in advance at the
Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation, 22805 Goddard.
Each child may use only one fishing pole and must provide his
or her own bait. Prizes will be awarded in two age groups:
Junior Division, ages 5-8, and Senior Division, ages 9-12.
The derby is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Taylor, which
provides refreshments, T-shirts and prizes.
The event is part of the Meijer Taylor Summer Festival, scheduled for July 12-15 at Heritage Park.
For more information, call the Taylor Department of Golf, Parks
and Recreation at (734) 374-3906.
Call for Taylor Youth Theater info
For information on upcoming Taylor Youth Theater
performances or to be added to the group’s mailing
list, please call (734) 374-4033.
Petting Farm
turns 5 years old
The Heritage Park Petting Farm celebrates its fifth birthday on Saturday, August 4. The farm expansion at the northeast corner of Northline and Pardee roads was completed
in August 2002. The farm has been a popular area tourist
attraction ever since. Stop by on August 4 for a cupcake
and party with the animals!
On September 9, from noon to 5 p.m., the farm will honor
parent
s Day
the grandparents of our community on Grand
Grandp
arents
Day.
All grandparents are admitted free on that day.
Take a walk on the wild side on October 13 and 14 with the
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom show from noon to
5 p.m. Camel rides will be available for an additional fee.
The Petting Farm is also a great place to hold a child’s
arty
party
arty. The party package is available on Saturbirthday p
days and Sundays throughout the entire year. Let the smiling farm staff do the work; all you have to do is bring the
cake. Guests will be provided a private barn tour and staff
takes care of all the clean up. Call today to reserve your
date.
Special events are held at the Petting Farm throughout
the year. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on
these fun-filled days!
The Petting Farm is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $2 for Taylor residents; $3 for non-residents. Wednesday is Good Neighbor Day when it’s $2 for
everyone.
Wild Weekend at the
farm returns
October 13
and 14.
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Taylor Dance Program offers
summer camps, workshops
The Taylor Dance Program is offering a dance camp, workshop and classes during June and July.
The dance company – and its regional affiliate Ballet Americana – operates out of the Taylor Recreation Center, 22805
Goddard Road, and provides dance lessons for hundreds of
students from 32 communities in Southeastern Michigan.
The program has a reputation throughout Metropolitan Detroit as providing dance training of the highest quality at affordable prices in a family friendly environment.
The start of
something big
The following are scheduled for summer 2007:
Summer Dance Camp – Open to children ages 5 to 8;
camp time is 10 a.m. to noon July 23-27. Students will enjoy a fun-filled week of learning the fundamentals of ballet,
tap, jazz, hip-hop and Hawaiian. The camp concludes with
a mini-performance for family and friends from 11:30 a.m. to
noon Friday, July 27. The fee is $40. Adult instructors are
Julie Phillips and Kristen Zub.
Summer Dance Workshop – Open to children ages 9 to
12; camp time is 1 to 4 p.m. July 23-27. The workshop
offers a week of fun as students learn ballet, tap, jazz and
hip-hop. It
concludes
with a miniperformance
for family and
friends at Summer hours of operation in the
3:30 p.m. Golf, Parks and Recreation office,
Friday, July located at 22805 Goddard Road,
27. The fee are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
is $60. InFriday through Labor Day
Day..
structors are
Patricia
Squire Lorenz and Julie Phillips.
Summer Hours
Parks & Recreation Office
Supreme Hip-Hop 2007 – The six-week Saturday program
started June 23, but can be joined in progress. There are
two age groups: 12 and under (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
and 13 and older (12:30-1:30 p.m.). Dance like your favorite
stars in “High School Musical.” This is the perfect class for
those involved in theater. The fee is $38. The hip-hop certified instructor is Kristen Zub.
Ballet Americana Company Class – Open to children 12
and older (with permission from instructor Patricia Squire
Lorenz). Classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays
and Wednesdays and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The fee is
$100 for 10 classes, $180 for 20 classes and $240 for 30
classes.
Registration takes place at the Taylor Dance office located
in the Taylor Recreation Center. Summer office hours are 6
to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 11:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. Saturdays.
For more information, call (734) 374-3904 or visit the Web
site www.taylor-dance.com.
The Taylor Conservatory and Bot
anical Gardens (top) are
Botanical
on course for a summer 2007 grand opening. As volunteers from Lamarand Design & Build put the structure in
place on Northline, just east of Pardee, 23rd District Court
Judge Geno Salomone (left), Larry Wright of Wright’s
Landscaping and Jeff Jones of APEX review possible irrigation plans for the site.
Taylor Garden Walk is June 30
Seven private gardens and the Taylor Community Garden in Heritage Park will be part of the 2007 Taylor Garden Walk, set for 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. June 30.
The public walk – sponsored by the Taylor Garden Club and held
every other year – allows visitors the opportunity to inspect unique
gardens throughout the city. The tour of the gardens will end at
the Heritage Park Log Cabin, where there will be complimentary
cookies and lemonade as well as vendors with many gardenrelated items.
Garden Walk tickets are $8, available at Massab Acres, D & L
Gardens, Sigur’s Florist and Heritage Perk.
If you’re reading this after the Garden Walk, note that the Taylor
Garden Club meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. the third Thursday of the
month from September to June at the William Ford Senior Activity
Center, 6750 Troy. New members and guests are welcome.
Mark Your Calendars …
July
1
4
9 & 10
13
14
28
28
29
Junior Tournament at Meadows.
Independence Day, Holiday Rates.
Junior Clinic at Lakes, 10 a.m.
Early registration deadline for Four
Hour Scramble at Lakes.
Registration deadline for Taylor
City Tournament.
Taylor City Tournament, Qualifying
Round at Meadows.
New Tournament...Four-Hour
Scramble at Lakes.
Taylor City Tournament, Final
Round at Lakes.
August
23 -26
ESPN Golf Schools at Lakes.
September
4
Labor Day, Holiday Rates.
October
1
8&9
20
Fall Golf Rates begin
2007 Bridgewater Open—Senior
Appreciation Days at Meadows.
Sweetest Day, Dinner for two
specials at the Lake House Grille.
November
4
5
22
Daylight Savings ends.
Off-Season Golf Rates Begin.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Lakes.
26
Breakfast with Santa Tickets go on
sale in Lakes and Meadows Pro
Shops.
December
22
31
Breakfast with Santa at Lakes
and Meadows.
New Year’s Eve Buffet at Lakes.
February 2008
17
Bridal Show 2008.
PAR 3 SHOOT-OUT RESULTS
On Saturday, April 22, Taylor Meadows was transformed into a
par three course for the first ever Par Three Shoot Out. This new
tournament was well received and has the makings of an annual event for Taylor
Meadows Golf Club. The roster included 62 two-person teams. The weather
was perfect, and a great time was had by all. The top five winning teams were
awarded Taylor Golf Gift Certificates. Watch the calendar of events at
www.taylorgolf.com for next year’s Par Three Shoot Out date!
Closest to the Pin:
Second Place
Doug Proctor & Dave Proctor
1st Place Team
Third Place
Tom McNamara & Glen Hope
# 2 Jim Garofalo
# 8 Derek Berkebile
Fourth Place
Dan Bzura & Bryan Kromrei
Fifth Place
Paul Battistelli & Jim Garofalo Paul Faverio Jr. & Tan Pek Ty
NEW TOURNAMENT
NEW TOURNAMENT
# 9 Dennis Harding
#11 Tim Ferrell
#16 David “Bizcuit”
Smith
NEW TOURNAMENT
FOUR-HOUR SCRAMBLE
SATURDAY, JULY 28, AT THE LAKES
PLAY THE LAKES FASTER
THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE!
This two-person scramble has a four hour time limit and is limited to 36 teams.
The $70 entry fee includes 18 holes with cart and gift certificate prizes to the
top teams. Save $10 off your entry fee by registering early, by July 13.
The registration deadline is Monday, July 23. Details and registration are
available on-line at www.taylorgolf.com or call (734) 287-2100.
NEW TOURNAMENT
NEW TOURNAMENT
HALF PRICE
RANGE
MEMBERSHIPS
RUNNING OUT OF THINGS TO KEEP YOUR
KIDS BUSY THIS SUMMER?
Introduce your kids to a great lifetime
sport or help them improve their skills.
Try out the Lakes of Taylor Family
Range Memberships.
Range Memberships include
unlimited practice balls
for the driving range
and short game area.
Family & Individual
Memberships
are available and will be
Half Price
Beginning July 15th!
For complete details, call
(734) 287-2100,
or visit www.taylorgolf.com.
NEW TOURNAMENT
TAYLOR CITY
CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 28 & 29
This annual, sell-out event is a
two-day tournament hosted by the
Taylor Golf Department. The
Qualifying Round is held Saturday at
Taylor Meadows; the Final Round is
held at Lakes of Taylor, followed by
an awards banquet in the Lakes
banquet room. The $90 registration
fee secures tee time and must be
submitted with the entry form no later
than Saturday, July 21. Register
before Saturday, July 14, and save
$10 on your registration!
For more information and to
view 2006 results,
registration, and itinerary,
visit www.taylorgolf.com
or call Taylor Golf at (734) 287-2100.
MAKING PLANS FOR LUNCH?
Stop in and experience quality service,
delicious food and fantastic views you
won’t find anywhere else! Carry outs and
reservations are always welcome!
Planning a group event?
Celebrating a special occasion?
We’ve got the perfect
setting for you!
The Greenside Grille (734) 287-9002
Located inside the Taylor Meadows Clubhouse
Open Weekdays at 11:30 a.m.
The Lake House Grille (734) 287-9001
Located on the upper level of the Lakes Clubhouse
Open Monday - Saturday at 11 a.m.
Open Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Brunch served 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
JULY BARBEQUE
ON THE TERRACE
DETAILS AT WWW.TAYLORGOLF.COM
2008 AAU
JUNIOR
OLYMPICS
Lakes of Taylor Golf Club will be the
venue for the Golf Finals of the 2008
Junior Olympics. Events start July 27.
For more information, visit
www.aausports.org.
Lakes has also hosted several other
National Events:
2003 AAU National Golf Finals
2004 U.S. Senior Open Qualifier
2006 Junior Amateur Qualifier
2007 U.S. Open Qualifier
PLANNING
THE
OFFICE
HOLIDAY
PARTY?
Let Taylor Golf take the
guesswork out of planning
your office holiday party this
year! Big or small, formal or
casual, put our experience to
work for you. Now we’re
making it even easier for you.
Present this ad when you book
your holiday party before
October 1, and we’ll take 50%
off your room charge!
SPECTACULAR GOLF OUTINGS
THEY’RE WHAT WE DO!
Taylor Golf offers several all inclusive outing packages, or let
us customize one for you! Golf Outings are great events to incorporate into family
and class reunions, fund raising functions and corporate events. Looking for a
place for your golf league’s year-end outing? There still a few 2007 Fall dates left.
Call our Special Events Coordinators
At Taylor Meadows: (734) 287-1633
Event Planning With
Taylor Banquet Facilities
At Lakes: (734) 287-1655
GOLF LESSONS
Packages for individual, groups, juniors, seniors and every
skill level! Call (734) 287-1653 for more information.
Whatever the occasion...
• Weddings & Shower Events
• Cocktail Hors D’oeuvres Parties
• Class & Family Reunions
• Graduation Parties
• Holiday Parties
• Office Parties
• Corporate Conferences
• Fundraising Events
From casual to formal,
large and elaborate to small and
intimate, you’ll find the services your
looking for at prices you’ll lovePackages Starting At
Just $8.95 Per Person!
Make your event unique with
services such as:
Full Service Bar
Grand Coffee Bar
Dessert Displays
Ice Carvings
Dance Floor
Golf Outings
Outdoor Dining
Buffet Service
Sit Down Service
Audio/Visual Equipment
Chair Cover Rental
Decorating Packages
Senior and Resident Discounts
and more!
Our season doesn’t end when
the golf season does!
Autumn and Winter are beautiful times to
plan special events. The lovely holiday
décor throughout our facilities is an
impressive compliment to the view of
nature’s own decor outside.
Call the special events coordinators and
start planning your event today!
At Taylor Meadows
(734) 287-1633
Lakes of Taylor
(734) 287-1655
Ford Banquet Center
(313) 291-7740 Ext. 4102
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Leisure Times
Taylor R
ecreation Cent
er
Recreation
Center
22805 Goddard Road, Just West of Pardee • (734) 374-3901
Hours through September: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Sunday Closed
Hours October to Memorial Day: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.
Dail
y Visit
Daily
ƒ$4 per resident with identification; $6 non-residents.
ƒIncludes the use of weight room, cardio room, indoor track,
gymnasium, sauna and showers, plus the 30-Minute Total
Body Workout.
ƒResidents ages 55 and older get in FREE before 11 a.m.
and pay only $1 after 11 a.m.
Monthl
y & Ann
ual Member
ships
Monthly
Annual
Memberships
Fitness Classes at the Recreation Center
Please call (734) 374-3901 for class descriptions and availability or stop in and pick up a flyer. All classes run in eight-week
sessions unless otherwise specified. Sign up for a session or
drop in to try a class for only $6. Attend a class that is currently running or register for the new session. The current session runs through September 9. The next session is September 10 to November 4. Registration starts two weeks prior to
the session. All instructors are certified in each area of fitness
that is offered.
Individual memberships are available by the month or year.
Receive a great discount by signing up the whole family for
the year. (Limited to immediate household family.) Gift certificates are available for purchase. They make great gift
ideas for all occasions.
Pilates Classes
Classes: $40 per resident; $45 per non-resident
Various Yoga Classes
Classes: $40 per resident; $45/non-resident
55+ Senior Easy Fitness
Fitness: $5
Playground Fitness:
Fitness $20 per resident; $25 non-resident
Child Care
Aerobics
Whether you are taking aerobics or yoga or are lifting
weights in the weight room, you can bring your children
with you and still get a fantastic workout while they play in
the aquatic-themed room. Maybe they’ll even make a few
new friends. Ages limited to 2-10 and parents must remain
on the premises. Hours: 9 to 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday
and 5 p.m. to close Monday-Friday.
¾The first 1½ hours are free; each extra hour is $5.
Cer
tif
ied Massa
ge Ther
apist
Certif
tified
Massag
Therapist
Certified massage therapist Nancy Davis is at the Recreation Center to help you relax after a stressful day. Clients
experience the peaceful relief they’re seeking. Day and
evening appointments are available Monday and Saturday.
Evening appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. Half-hour to two-hour sessions and hot stone
therapy are available. Call for more information and appointments. Gift certificates are available.
A full line of high- and low-impact aerobic classes are availeight Training, Cardio Kickboxing,
able, including Step, W
Weight
Bootcamp, High-Intensity Kickboxing, Body Sculpt and
“everyone’s favorite,” Abs.
Both day and evening classes are available Monday through
Saturday in eight-week sessions.
Fit Pregnancy Class
A Fit Pregnancy Class is designed to instruct expectant moms
how the changes of pregnancy will affect their exercise programs. Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to enhance
energy levels, self-esteem and moods, while reducing some of
the discomforts associated with pregnancy. A class description and format are available at the Recreation Center. Physician approval is required at the time of registration. The class
is held from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays. Fees are $30 per
Taylor resident with identification; $35 per non-resident.
Discount Court Rental
Through Labor Day, rent a racquetball, paddleball or handball court for only $7 an hour before 5 p.m. It’s only $10 an
hour after 5 p.m. Wallyball is $3 per person per hour. The
discount is not valid with any other offers.
Worth the wait
Discount Am
usement P
ar
k Tic
kets
Amusement
Par
ark
ick
Amusement park tickets can be purchased at a discounted
price through August 31 at the Taylor Recreation Center. The
parks include Cedar Point and the Detroit Zoo.
For updated information...
For more information on the Taylor Recreation Center, check
out the City of Taylor postings on Comcast Channel 12 and
WOW Channel 10 or on the Web at www.cityoftaylor.com.
The Taylor Recreation Center closed for about a week
prior to Memorial Day so the parking lot could be completely repaved. We hope you agree that the result
was worth the slight inconvenience.
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Taylor Spor
tsplex
Sportsplex
Operated Exclusively by Rink Management Services
13333 Telegraph Road, Just South of Northline Road
(734) 374-8900 y www.taylorsportsplex.com
Ice Hockey
2007 Adult Hockey Leagues
Summer League: July-August; Tier 1, 2 & 3; 18 years & older.
Fall League: Starts in September; Tier 1, 2, & 3; many divisions offered
Call AJ Walczak at (734) 374-5942 for details.
Huron Hockey School Summer Camp
Taylor Sportsplex and Huron Hockey Schools have teamed up
to provide the best hockey camp experience around. Hundreds
of Huron graduates have played in the National Hockey League.
Why not add your name to the list?
Camp Dates and Fees
Position Specific Camp: August 6-10 & August 20-24
Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, Ages 12-15 -- $375
Goalie Program: August 6-10 & August 20-24
Ages 8 & Up -- $375
Evening High School Camp: August 6-9 & August 20-23
Ages 15-19 -- $175
Advanced Program: August 13-17
Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, Ages 12-15 -- $325
Girls Program: August 13-17
Ages 8 & Up -- $325
For more information or to register, visit the Huron Hockey
School Web site, www.huronhockey.com, send an e-mail to
[email protected] or call (877) 487-6611.
Skating
Learn-to-Skate
The Taylor Sportsplex offers learn-to-skate lessons for skaters
of all ages: tots through adults. Classes for Fall 2007 begin in
September. Family discounts available. Contact Jennifer
Campau for more information at (734) 374-8900 or visit
www.taylorsportsplex.com for a complete listing of class offerings and times.
Private Figure Skating Lessons
TSX is proud to be home to Downriver’s finest figure skating
coaches. The internationally and nationally ranked coaches
have trained some of the country’s top figure skaters. The TSX
Competitive Freestyle Program offers ice Monday through Friday. Private lessons are available for all levels and ages. If you
want to get involved in the sport of figure skating or are currently a figure skater and want to further your skating career,
please contact Annette Bowman at (734) 374-8900, Ext. 4211.
Public Ice Skating
Noon Skate (Noon to 1:50 p.m.) Monday through Friday; 7 to
8:50 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 to 3:50 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students and seniors and $2 for
skate rental.
Soccer
Soccer Classes
Parent Tot (3-4 yrs old)
Kiddy Kickers (4-5 yrs old)
Upper-90 Soccer School (6-10 yrs old)
All classes will begin in August. Contact Ken Shingledecker
at (734) 374-5838
for more details.
Adult Soccer
Leagues
Men’s and Adult
Co-ed soccer
leagues begin in
August. Contact
Ken Shingledecker
at (734) 374-5838
for more details.
Members of the Taylor Police soccer team
defeated the Fire Department team in a
Youth Soccer
game at the Sportsplex that raised
Leagues
money for the new Fish & Loaves food
The Fall session
pantry
antry.. The game ended in a shootout.
begins the first
week of November.
Registration Deadline: October 28.
Other Programs
All-Sports Camp
Sessions: August 13-17 and August 20-24
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
$60 for the week or $15 daily drop-in
Contact Ken Shingledecker at (734) 374-5838 or AJ Walczak
at (734) 374-5942 for more information.
Home School Program
For home-schooled children ages 6-13 focusing on physical
fitness and team building. The Fall 2007 session begins in
September. Discounts for additional family members. For more
information, call (734) 374-8900.
Parties, Meetings and Field Trip
s
rips
Celebrate your child’s birthday, hold a team party, corporate
meeting or organization outing at the TSX. Staff can customize
parties and outings to suit your needs, including ice skating,
soccer and other field house game parties. Complete catering
available. For more information, call (734) 374-8900.
Stretch Out S
Stress
tress Yoga
Improve flexibility, posture and relaxation. Tuesdays 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Taught by Marie Corliss, ACE-certified group
fitness instructor and a member of the Yoga Association of
Greater Detroit. Classes form in mid- to late September. Call
(734) 374-8900 for specific dates.
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Senior
Leisure Times
News
Senior Center is the place
to visit for special events
Senior Day Picnic
Visit the Senior Center on Thursday, August 30, for the
annual Senior Day Picnic – a great time with lots of
food, fun and friends. There will be special entertainment and prizes available throughout the all-day event.
The picnic is open to Taylor seniors only. Admission is
$5. Pre-registration forms are available at the center.
Ice Cream Social
Seniors are invited to the annual Ice Cream Social from
1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the Senior Center. Along
with the ice cream, there will be musical entertainment
by Eddie O. The deadline to buy the $6 tickets is July
17.
Hallo
ween P
ar
ty
Hallow
Par
arty
The Senior Center’s annual Halloween Party is set for 2
to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 25. Tickets are $12. There
will be musical entertainment as well as a catered meal.
Birthday Bash
Let the staff at the Senior Center celebrate your birthday at the birthday bash held from 1 to 3 p.m. the last
Thursday of each month. The party’s on us! Staff will
provide the cake, ice cream and entertainment; just
show up ready for fun. There is always great music and
karaoke! Please RSVP to the center a week ahead of
time at (313) 291-7740.
Last call for Senior Olympics
Taylor seniors are invited to represent their city
in the 2007 Downriver Senior Olympics, set for
July 30 to August 3. Participants must register
by June 29 at the William Ford Senior Activity
Center. Romulus is this year’s host city and
events are staged at various locations. The
games end with an awards banquet at Crystal
Gardens in Southgate.
The William Ford Senior Activity Center of fers unique
opportunities for fun, education and interaction among
seniors. The center is owned by the City of Taylor and
operated by the Department of Senior Services. The center
is located at 6750 Troy, west of Telegraph Road and north of
Ecorse Road. For more information, call (313) 291-7740.
Have fun, learn at the same time
Taylor seniors can take a variety of classes at the Senior
Center. The available classes are computer (six weeks), tai
chi (eight weeks),
strength training
with a personal
trainer (six weeks),
exercise (six weeks)
and line dancing
(eight weeks). For
more information,
call (313) 291-7740
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art in an exercise
part
or pick up a class Taylor seniors ttake
class
at
the
Ford
Senior
Center
Center..
brochure.
Monthly Support
Regency Healthcare donates snacks and the cover-all prize for Bingo
games at the center at 9 a.m. the second Friday of each month.
Regency also hosts a gourmet dessert reception at the center on a
quarterly basis. (Check out the monthly calendar at the Senior Center.)
American House provides either a breakfast or Bingo prizes at the
center at 9 a.m. the third Friday of each month. Sign up in the office
by the 12th of each month
Medilodge will sponsor, run Bingo and provide some nice prizes at
the center at 12:30 p.m. August 21.
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home hosts a grief support group at the
center at 10 a.m. every Tuesday. Howe-Peterson reaches out to the
community to help in the healing of hearts of those who are hurting
from the loss of a loved one. If you struggle with your grief, you’re
invited to join the informal group setting that enables participants to
listen, share and heal along with others experiencing the same feelings. For more information about what to expect from a grief support
group, call Elaine Lamparski at (313) 561-1500.
Hear Clear provides free hearing aid cleaning and free hearing aid
evaluation at the center from 1 to 3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of
each month. Hear Clear can be reached toll free at (866) 274-7399.
Downriver Area Hearing Loss Association (formerly SHHH) invites
people who have a hearing loss or have a family member or friend who
is hearing impaired to participate in meetings for information sharing,
peer support and speech reading practice in a friendly and informal
atmosphere. Please call for meeting dates as they change month to
month. The meetings are accessible by Realtime Captioning.
Taylor Info
Calendar of Events
JUL
Y
JULY
1 – Junior Golf Tournament, Taylor Meadows
4 – Independence Day – City Buildings are Closed
4 – Holiday Rates at the Taylor Golf Courses
9-10 – Junior Clinic, Lakes of Taylor Golf Club
11 – Last Day to Buy Summer Festival Ride Vouchers, Meijer
12-15 – Meijer Taylor Summer Festival, Heritage Park
13 – Masco Fireworks and Country Concerts, Heritage Park
14 – Rollie Hopgood Midtown Taylor 5K Run, Heritage Park
14 – Meijer Taylor Summer Festival Family Day, Heritage Park
14 – REO Speedwagon and Kansas Concerts, Heritage Park
15 – Taylor Rotary Fishing Derby, Heritage Park
15 – Cheetah Girls Concert and Radio Disney, Heritage Park
20 – Little League State Tournament Begins
23-27 – Summer Dance Camp and Workshop, Recreation Center
24 – Ice Cream Social, William Ford Senior Activity Center
27 – Junior Olympics Golf Finals, Lakes of Taylor
28 – Telegraph Tomorrow Classic Car Cruise
28 – Four-Hour Scramble Golf Tournament, Lakes of Taylor
28-29 – City Golf Tournament, Meadows and Lakes
30-August 3 – Senior Olympics
AUGUST
4 – Heritage Park Petting Farm’s Fifth Birthday Celebration
6 – Huron Hockey School Summer Camp Begins, TSX
11 – Junior League World Series Opening Ceremonies
12-18 – Junior League World Series, Heritage Park
13-24 – All-Sports Camps, Taylor Sportsplex
23-26 – ESPN Golf
Schools, Lakes of Taylor
28 – Deadline to Register
for Youth Soccer Leagues,
Taylor Sportsplex
30 – Senior Day Picnic,
William Ford Senior
Activity Center
SEPTEMBER
3 – Labor Day – City
Buildings are Closed
8-9 – Senior Appreciation
Days, Taylor Meadows
9 – Grandparents Day,
Heritage Park Petting Farm
11 – Preschool and Toddler
Story Time Begins, Taylor Library
19 – Craft Time Fun, Taylor Community Library
30 – Summer Tax Payment Deadline, City Hall
OCTOBER
13-14 – Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, Heritage Park
Petting Farm
20 – Sweetest Day Dinner for Two, Lake House Grille
24 – Craft Time Fun, Taylor Community Library
25 – Halloween Party, William Ford Senior Activity Center
For a complete, up-to-date list of ongoing events
in the City of Taylor, visit www.cityoftaylor.com
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City of Taylor
Telephone Directory
In Emergencies Only
Only,, Dial 9-1-1
Main City Number: (734) 287-6550
Animal Shelter
Apartment Inspections
Assessor
Building/Safety
City Clerk
City Council
Community Center
Community Development
Economic Development
Fire Department
Housing Commission
Human Resources
Lakes of Taylor Golf Club
Restaurant
Banquets & Outings
Library
Mayor’s Office
Ordinance Enforcement
Parks and Recreation
Petting Farm
Planning and Zoning
Police Department
Public Relations
Public Works
Recreation Center
Senior Services
Special Events
Taylor Connection
Taylor Hills Compost Site
Taylor Meadows Golf Club
Restaurant
Banquets & Outings
Taylor Sportsplex
Treasurer’s Office
23rd District Court
Villages of Taylor
Water Department
(734) 374-1354
(734) 374-1472
(734) 374-1315
(734) 374-1515
(734) 374-1474
(734) 374-1320
(734) 374-4042
(734) 374-1366
(734) 374-2720
(734) 374-1355
(734) 287-9460
(734) 374-1369
(734) 287-2100
(734) 287-9001
(734) 287-1655
(734) 287-4840
(734) 374-1449
(734) 374-1470
(734) 374-3906
(734) 374-5946
(734) 374-1572
(734) 287-6611
(734) 374-1447
(734) 374-1373
(734) 374-3901
(313) 291-7740
(734) 374-5753
(734) 955-3744
(734) 284-7197
(734) 287-2100
(734) 287-9002
(734) 287-1633
(734) 374-8900
(734) 374-1487
(734) 374-1334
(734) 941-6234
(734) 374-1363
Other Import
ant Community Numbers
Important
U.S. Post Office, Taylor
(734) 946-4863
Taylor School District
(734) 374-1200
Wayne County Airport Noise (734) 942-3222
Mich Dept of Transportation (313) 375-2400
City of Taylor Web Site www.cityoftaylor.com
City of Taylor E-mail
[email protected]
Taylor
Michigan
CITY OFFICIALS
Cameron G. Priebe
Mayor
Mary Ann Rilley
City Clerk
Wayne F. Avery
Treasurer
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