There`s always something to see or do at the Taylor Sportsplex

Taylor Info
Fall-Winter 2006-07
There’s always
something to see or do
at the Taylor Sportsplex
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Police and Fire
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Emergency
notification...Page 5
Ordinance
enforcement...
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Taylor
Conservatory...
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The Sportsplex logo says it all.
Student-artists from the Taylor School District created the
colorful mural that welcomes visitors to the TSX.
The Taylor Sportsplex
Business design
assistance.. Page 8
Kee
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community
activee since 2001
New martial arts
programs... Page 9
It’s been visited by everyone from former Vice
President Al Gore to current Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo. It’s drawn thousands annually for world inline hockey championships and has
even been home to a nationally televised pro bowlers’
tournament final.
Thousands of children, parents and coaches
visited the Taylor Sportslex to celebrate the opening
of the 2006 Little League season. Thousands of high
school seniors have been to the TSX for graduation
ceremonies. And an enthusiastic group of seniors –
senior citizens from all over the region – walk through
the Sportsplex doors every year for the Downriver
Senior Expo.
But the majority of the time, it’s area athletes
of all ages who use the state-of-the-art Taylor
Sportsplex for such activities as indoor soccer, figure skating and ice hockey.
The fact is there’s something for residents to
see or do just about every day at the Taylor
Sportsplex.
And according to JRV Management staff, which
oversees the Sportsplex on behalf of the City of Taylor, there’s lots more where that came from.
When surveyed years ago, residents said they
would welcome and support such a facility. Since
the TSX opened in the fall of 2001, some sports –
indoor soccer, in particular – have taken off better
than others among local participants. To help increase participation in ice hockey, staff is reaching
out to potential players by offering a free introduction to ice hockey.
That’s not to say people haven’t taken advantage of the ice in two of the four arenas of the
160,000-square-foot facility. They eagerly participate
in the learn-to-skate programs. They come for public skating. They skate during elementary school
field trips and birthday parties. They show their stuff
in the well-coached figure skating program. And they
play hockey – for the Taylor Wild Hockey Association, for one of the Taylor high school teams or for
Bowling... Page 10
Hall of Fame...
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Hosta Heyday...
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Seasonal notices...
Pages 12-13
Library... Page 16
Leisure Times...
Pages 17-26
Entertainment...
Pages 18-19
Recreation
Center... Page 20
TSX... Page 21
Golf... Pages 22-23
Seniors...
Pages 24-25
Petting Farm...
Page 26
Just for YOUth...
Page 26
Calendar and City
Directory...Page 27
What’
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What’ss ne
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Learn to play hockey for free
The Taylor Wild Hockey Club and TSX are
accepting applications for the 2006-2007 Learnto-Play Hockey Program.
If your son or daughter is interested in learning to play the game of hockey, here is a chance
to get started.
This program is free and is geared toward
beginners with birthdates in 1998, 1999, 2000,
2001 and 2002.
All participants enrolled in the program will
receive a free jersey.
The program runs through March 2007.
For more information, call (734) 374-8900.
one of the many other squads that have graced the
ice. In fact, 37 adult teams were registered for the
2006-07 fall-winter season – an increase of 11 teams
over the previous year.
The two soccer arenas are steadily active from
October through April. Last winter, there were 165
teams. In the spring, right before the start of the
outdoor season, there were 120 teams playing at
the TSX. Through such programs as the parent-tot
class, the “kiddy kickers” and various soccer camps,
indoor soccer remains a hit.
“We’re almost at capacity in the winter season,” said General Manager Jason VanBuskirk.
“Those programs have continued to grow every year.”
Participatory programs don’t end there. There’s
yoga, martial arts classes, parties, job fairs and trade
shows.
“That really shows the diversity of what this
building can do and really what its impact is on the
region,” said Ruth Klemans, events program manager at the TSX.
For more information on the opportunities at
the Taylor Sportsplex, see Page 21.
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“The Taylor Sportsplex was the venue for this year’s competitions, located in the
suburbs near Detroit Metropolitan Airport... This facility was truly outstanding, and
consisted of four full-sized roller hockey rinks under a single roof, radiating out from
a central service area which included a restaurant, pro shop and medical center...
Without any doubt, the Taylor Sportsplex was itself world class.”
-- George Pickard, president of the International Committee of Inline Roller Hockey
Visitors agree: The TSX is ‘world class’
First-time visitors to the Taylor Sportsplex seem
pretty impressed.
“Most of them are awestruck,” said General
Manager Jason VanBuskirk. “People who step into
the building can’t believe it’s an ice rink. They’re
amazed. It’s kept that perception for more than five
years. It really does improve the perception of the
City of Taylor.”
While day-to-day activities such as skating,
hockey and soccer are the staple at the TSX, it is
becoming a Mecca for special events.
From large political gatherings to ice hockey
tournaments to international figure skating competitions to amateur wrestling championships, the
Sportsplex staff seems to be able to handle just
about any attraction. The facility’s location on the
recently improved Telegraph Road (just south of
Northline Road) also helps.
“Our staff is able to turn things around really
quickly,” said Ruth Klemans, event program manager for JRV Management, which operates the TSX
for the city. “A lot of time, we don’t get much notice
when we have visiting dignitaries, so we have to move
quickly. We’re always willing to provide support.”
In July, the City of Taylor became the world
capital of inline hockey. The Sportsplex was home
to three major tournaments, including the world
championships. The event attracted thousands of
players, coaches, families and spectators. An estimated 5,000 hotel rooms were booked during the
month. Area restaurants and other businesses reported increases in sales.
“The July inline skating competition greatly benefited our Taylor Famous Dave’s restaurant,” said
catering coordinator Kristen Fandrey. “We saw a
number of teams from all over the world walk through
our doors. Not only were the teams a pleasure to
serve, but their business filled in gaps during our off-
peak hours.”
It was the third straight year that the TORHS
(Tournament of Roller Hockey Series) held its national tournament at the TSX. In 2004, Tony Abbate,
president of TORHS America, planned to hold his
tournament in Taylor just one year. But after receiving rave reviews from his players about the facility,
service and area, the national event returned in 2005
and again this July.
“Stellar service” leads to plenty of repeat business, Klemans said.
The TSX is well maintained, offers affordable
skate rentals, has a concession stand and even features an arcade. The facility’s fully stocked pro shop
provides a variety of needed equipment. There’s even
a business, Metro Physical Therapy, that calls the
TSX home.
Some other attractions that are returning to the
Sportsplex in the coming months include the
Downriver Senior Expo and the Homier Tool Sale in
October and the Midwest Faceters Guild Gem and
Mineral Show in November. A variety of hockey tournaments provides great competition and draw great
crowds. New events include the Rider’s Hobby and
Gaming Expo in October and the Prop and Sail
Outdoor Expo in March.
“We’re continuing to serve our core customers
while expanding our base,” Klemans said. “This is
about bringing in new business and new ideas. The
more people who are exposed to this facility, the
more valuable this building will be viewed as an asset to the city and the region.”
Most events held at the TSX have no admission charge and even those that sell tickets are affordable, making the Sportsplex an excellent venue
for spectators.
To inquire about the availability of the Taylor
Sportsplex, call (734) 374-8900.
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Coming
Attractions
October
6-9 Central States
Hockey League
Showcase
12-15 Homier
Tool Sale
19 Senior Expo
20-22 MWEHL
Girls Showcase
21 Rider’s Hobby
and Gaming Expo
November
11-12 Midwest
Faceters Guild Gem
& Mineral Show
24-26 TSX
Thanksgiving
Classic Hockey
Tournament
December
1-3 ISI Competition
3 Taylor Rotary
Holiday Party
3 TSX Christmas
Figure Skating
Exhibition
8-10 MWEHL Boys
Showcase
15-17 Central
States Hockey
League Showcase
29-30 Cougar
Classic Hockey
Tournament
January
1-7 MWEHL Girls
Showcase
February
16-18 MWEHL
Boys Showcase
23-24 MEGA High
School League
Hockey Playoffs
March
2-4 Prop & Sail
Outdoor Expo
5-18 AAA Hockey
State Playoffs
You name it, they’ve done it at the TSX. From left: the USA men’s and women’s teams celebrate gold in the
2006 inline worlds; teams from around the world compete for the world sled hockey championships; former
Vice President Al Gore in 2002; the 2003 PBA world championships; figure skating shows entertain.
For more events at
the Sportsplex, call
(734) 374-8900.
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Taylor Info
Reality check
Response to staged mass casualty
incident prepares Taylor police
and firefighters for the real thing
It’s not every day that two gunmen drive a stolen lawn
fertilizer truck through the doors of an entrance to the Southland
Shopping Center and wreak havoc. But for one early evening in
July, after the mall closed to the public, such a dangerous scenario was staged as a training exercise for local public safety
officials.
Members of the Taylor Police and Fire departments participated in the staged mass casualty incident. The evening
event had a number of twists designed to test the responders
from both departments as well as mall security.
In the setting, the mall was open and bystanders were
shot and/or injured. A hazardous material (ammonium nitrate)
was introduced into
the air. The number of
potential patients required the assistance
of Medic One and
Concord Ambulance.
Police and fire
supervisors on the
scene initiated a unified incident command
structure that incorporated mall administrators. The concept
brings various representatives from the afLt. Antonio D’Alessandro (left), Capt. fected parties together
Todd Yankauskas and Battalion to effectively handle
Chief Earl Farrell survey the scene an emergency.
As police officers
upon their arrival at Southland.
searched for the gunmen, paramedics from the Fire Department began triage (prioritizing of injuries) and treating the wounded.
Jac Desrosiers, director of police services in Taylor, said
the collaborative effort allowed his officers to put to use their
recent training in rapid response tactics, which were developed
after the inadequate police response to the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado. He said the tactics are recommended in all “active shooter” situations in a school, mall or
other buildings.
In this case, officers were issued training handguns that
fired live “simunitions” (small paintball rounds), which can hurt
a suspect. Entering the mall, they had to pass through smoke
and move past “victims” in search of the two armed suspects.
After searching the common areas, the officers located the
suspects in two separate service corridors, where they engaged
the officers. The threat posed was terminated at that point.
“This was a very stressful, but valuable exercise for the
officers who went through it,” Desrosiers said. “I believe it proved
Taylor police officers make their way through the
Southland Shopping Center during a staged mass casualty incident.
to them that their training was on point and the tactics were an
effective tool when working in an active shooter environment.”
“The officers were able to test their skills in a realitybased scenario and we were able to evaluate the quality of our
training,” Chief of Police Dale Tamsen added. “It also allowed
the police, fire and private sector to work in conjunction with
each other and for us to critique our interoperability.”
Fire Chief Vince Fedel said firefighters had just completed
refresher training on triaging of multiple patients. He said the
response to the scenario was a success.
Representatives from all participating entities met again
at the mall the following week to address any shortcomings.
“The partnership that was formed by this exercise,” said
Bob Tompos, Taylor’s battalion chief for EMS, “will continue to
build the confidence in our public safety responders.”
A key donation
Taylor Chrysler Jeep donated a new van for use in Taylor
police operations. Taking part in the key presentation are
Director of Police Services Jac Desrosiers (left), Taylor
Chrysler Jeep General Manager Paul Steel, Chief of Police
Dale Tamsen and Mayor Cameron Priebe.
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Sign up now for county emergency notification system
Whether it is a fire or flood, Wayne
County’s new Community Alert System is expected to quickly notify residents of emergencies via a computer, landline, cell phone or
PDA (personal digital assistant).
The system – which is now active – is
part of the county’s Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management efforts
to keep residents aware of any serious threats
or disasters.
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“This is truly about protecting our citizens,” said Wayne County Executive Robert
Ficano. “We are in a new era; 9-11 changed
our world and the way we respond to emergencies.”
The new countywide emergency alert system for Wayne County residents was set up
to aid public safety efforts. The system, created by Code Spear, can send out messages
regarding emergencies and significant events
such as a blackout (like the one in 2003) as
well as the recent EQ fire in Romulus.
Plans call for eventually including major
road closures – not construction, but major
incidents on the roadways.
To be notified of major incidents in Wayne
County, log onto the web site
www.wayne.getalerts.org.
City of Taylor warning
system is two-pronged
The City of Taylor has had an emergency notification system since 2004, including both an outdoor
warning system and a telephone notification system.
The outdoor warning system is a series of sirens located throughout the city. The location of the
sirens allows for notification of a natural or man-made
disaster. This system is tested at noon the first Saturday of each month, unless the weather is deemed
questionable.
“If residents are outdoors and hear the siren
going off, other than on the first Saturday of the month,
they should immediately go indoors and monitor either their television or AM radio for further direction,” said Fire Chief Vince
Fedel. “The system was not designed to alert those that are already indoors.
The “Reverse 911” telephone If your phone number is
notification system can alert many
unlisted or you utilize a cell
residents at the same time by telephone for communication,
phone in the event of an emergency
situation. The system has the ca- please provide the number to
pacity to store and notify every the notification database by
phone number listed in the City of calling (734) 374-8788 or by
visiting the web site
Taylor.
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listed or you utilize a cell phone for
communication, please provide the number to the notification database by
calling (734) 374-8788 or by visiting the web site www.cityoftaylor.com/911
If you have any questions regarding the emergency notification system, please call the Taylor Fire Department at (734) 374-1355.
City employees assist officers in detecting potential problems
The Taylor Police Department is investigating ways that
fellow city workers – those who
drive city vehicles in their day-today operation – can assist the police by acting as eyes and ears for
the department while working in the
community.
In September, at the direction
of Mayor Cameron G. Priebe, a
number of Department of Public
Works and Water Department employees attended the Community
Help In Policing (CHIP) program
taught by Taylor police Sgt. John
Blair. Additional training of employees in other departments has been scheduled.
According to Sgt. Blair, an objective of the course was
to teach city employees to be aware of suspicious situations that may relate to crime, narcotics activity or possible links to terrorism. In addition, the work force learned
how to be good witnesses and to note what information
is most important to provide to the Police Department.
Jac Desrosiers, director of police services, indicated that during the course of the week, there are dozens of city workers in the community who are potential
witnesses to supplement the work of the officers that
are on patrol.
“The reality is that at any given time we may have
dozens of city cars on the road and employees with
cell phones,” Mayor Priebe said. “We may have 50 extra eyes and ears on our city streets. If we have people
who are aware of what to look for, they can help make
Taylor an even safer place.”
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Ordinance enforcement is about to increase
City of Taylor code and ordinance officers will be able ply to “rental, planning, zoning and building ordinances.”
to increase enforcement after a series of ordinances
“There are public-safety concerns, health and welchange in status from criminal to civil infractions.
fare concerns and blight issues,” Zorn said. “As far as
The ordinance updates are subject
we’re concerned, the law is the law –
to approval by the City Council. More
your grass is too long or you
7 common ordinance whether
than 100 ordinances are impacted.
posted a sign on a city easement or
The changes were initiated by violations that could
utility pole.”
Mayor Cameron G. Priebe as an opporIf the violator is a repeat offender,
soon be considered
tunity to enforce city laws fairly, aggresfines will progressively increase. The
sively and efficiently.
violation still can turn into a misdecivil infractions
Currently, when a homeowner is
meanor with heavier fines and possible
ticketed for a violation, it is a misde- yStorage of recreational vehicles
jail time.
yMaintenance
of
private
property
meanor or criminal matter. The violator
“As misdemeanors, these are
is entitled to a jury trial and could take yHigh weeds and grass
criminal offenses,” Zorn said. “What
yOff-street parking
extensive time to resolve.
we’ve recognized is that the court sysThe new system would make the yStorage of recreation equipment tem is less likely to charge someone
misdemeanor a municipal civil infraction ySanitary keeping of animals
as a criminal for certain property mainthat does not carry jail time as punish- ySigns
tenance violations. Today, if your grass
ment. The alleged violator is not entitled
is too high, you could go to jail. This
For more information on ordinance
to a jury trial. Instead, a formal hearing
new system allows us to enforce it as
violations, call the City of Taylor
can be held in 23rd District Court. The
a civil infraction.
Office of Economic and Developsuspected violator is entitled to an at“Part of it is the notion if you crement Services at (734) 374-1470.
torney and can present evidence and
ate the problem you should pay the
cross-examine witnesses. In addition,
expense of the necessary enforceviolators will be able to plead “responsible” and pay a fine ment actions to stop that activity. We don’t want to have
without having a misdemeanor on their criminal record.
to be in the business of property maintenance, but we
Those that pay fines for violating ordinances will help respond to all residents’ complaints. By implementing the
fund additional ordinance officers in the city.
civil infraction provisions within the ordinance, we should
“We’re doing it to clean up the city and help improve have the additional options to correct those items that
the image of the city,” Mayor Priebe said. “The violators people are complaining about.”
pay what essentially becomes a user charge.”
Mayor Priebe thanked 23rd District Court Judges WilFred Zorn Jr., executive director of the Office of Eco- liam Sutherland and Geno Salomone for helping city offinomic and Development Services, said the revisions ap- cials work through the process.
Special police unit tackling problems in neighborhoods
The Taylor Police Department’s newly re-established
Special Operations Unit is up and running.
The two primary missions of the six-officer team are to
combat narcotics activity throughout the city and to investigate and reduce both residential and commercial burglaries.
Director of Police Services Jac Desrosers said the unit
has the ability to saturate a neighborhood with a uniformed
presence as a form of target hardening or, if need be, to conduct undercover surveillance in order to apprehend criminals
in the act.
Mayor Cameron G. Priebe said the officers’ flexibility
will be a key weapon in reducing criminal activity in the city.
“One of the things that has been lacking in this community is a special operations group that can target urgent needs
of the residents as quickly as possible,” said Mayor Priebe,
a former Taylor police officer. “This needs to be a flexible
response group to deal with neighborhood problems or drug
problems or reckless driving problems. The concept will be
effective.”
One of the tools that this unit will have at its disposal is
the Police Department’s crime-mapping software, which will
enable the officers to compile data on crimes by location,
day of the week and time of the day. This information, in turn,
will be shared with patrol officers and other investigators in
support of the larger mission of the Police Department.
Desrosiers said the supervisor and officers selected for
the Special Operations Unit are highly dedicated to successfully accomplishing their missions and welcome the assistance of the residents in the community.
The Police Department announced a new Narcotic and
Crime Tip Line for the Special Operations Unit: (734) 3748737.
Taylor Info
Taylor Conservatory
groundbreaking
is October 10
The Taylor community is invited to the October 10
groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Taylor Conservatory
and Botanical Gardens just east of the Heritage Park Petting
Farm on the northeast corner of Northline and Pardee roads.
The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m.
The conservatory will reside on two acres of Heritage Park.
The first phase of construction will include the conservatory, a
beautifully landscaped entrance and parking lot, and a 3,000square-foot bluestone terrace.
The conservatory will be filled with annual and perennial
flowerbeds in and around the entire structure, and will be a
beautiful display during all four seasons.
The Taylor Conservatory Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is overseeing the project, will provide educational
programs and other special events for the general public.
“We want to create a beautiful place for learning, public
recreation and inspiration,” said 23rd District Court Judge Geno
Salomone, who is president of the foundation. “We hope it be-
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The Anna
Scripps
Whitcomb
Conservatory replica,
as it appears in
storage
(with Patty
Donahue
and Judge
Geno
Salomone,
above) and
as it appeared in
the 2001
Bloomfest
(below).
“It is a handcrafted work of art and will serve as the beautiful gateway to the terrace and botanical gardens,” Donahue
said.
James Meyers, a nationally known garden designer from
Historical Courtyards and Gardens, of Berkley, Michigan, designed the botanical garden. The first phase will be completed
comes another example of the
by spring 2007.
“If donations from the community continue at their
superb public projects found in
Affiliations, partnerships
present pace, we expect to complete the entire garour city.”
and collaborations
den within the next four years,” Donahue said.
The Rotary Club of Taylor
The foundation, together with the city, Wayne
and the Taylor Garden Club
The Taylor Conservatory Foundation
County, the Rotary Club, the Garden Club, Historical
were instrumental in bringing
maintains partnerships and collaborative
Courtyards & Gardens, Wade Trim and other local
the conservatory to Taylor. They
agreements with many organizations.
businesses, made the dream a reality. The Taylor
provided the original idea in
Some of them are:
Rotarians selected the conservatory as their Centen2001 after participating in the
Atlas Oil
nial project in 2005, pledging $50,000. As of mid-SepDTE Energy-sponsored Detroit
Butzel Long
tember 2006, the foundation had received cash and
International
Bloomfest,
City of Taylor
pledges totaling $340,000. Another $800,000 will be
Michigan’s largest flower show.
Downriver
Council
for
the
Arts
raised to complete the entire project.
“We saw this beautiful aluDTE Energy
Donahue said that because of the sponsors, pubminum replica of the Anna
G & J Cartage Co.
lic and private donors and volunteers, the project will
Scripps Whitcomb ConservaGM Foundation
be a success.
tory, which is located on Belle
J.S. Vig Construction
A major sponsor, the Taylor-based Masco CorIsle,” said Mary Utterback, treaLamarand Design & Build
poration Foundation, will present a donation during the
surer for the foundation. “We
Masco Corporation
groundbreaking, which will kick off the public capital
knew DTE had designed and
McKinley Properties
campaign.
built it for Bloomfest. When
Persicone Storage
“Masco Corporation Foundation is proud to partBloomfest ceased after two Richard & Rosalind Meyer Foundation
ner
with
the City of Taylor in support of the Taylor Conyears, we wondered what would
Rotary Club of Taylor
servatory and Botanical Garden,” said Richard A.
happen to it. It was too beautiSouthland Eye Clinic
Manoogian, chairman and CEO of Masco Corporaful to be in storage.”
Taylor Garden Club
tion. “We are pleased to help enrich our community
Utterback and her group
Wade Trim
through preserving our environment and promoting the
started developing a plan and,
Wayne County
arts and sciences. Masco is hopeful that the conserin 2003, DTE Energy genervatory will become a visitor destination point to help
ously donated the aluminum
frame replica to the City of Taylor. It has been in storage since. spur economic development and to enhance the quality of life
Patty Donahue, executive director of the conservatory foun- in Southeast Michigan.”
To make a donation, volunteer, ask a question or comdation, noted that “the conservatory is a sculptural interpretation since it is not a working conservatory and doesn’t contain ment on the conservatory, please contact the Taylor Conservaany glass.” Still, the structure is more than 90 feet long, 24 feet tory Foundation at 1-888-383-4108 or visit the web site
www.taylorconservatory.org.
wide and 28 feet tall and weighs over three tons.
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Taylor Info
Ecorse Road businesses benefit from creative
design assistance program
Taylor business owners on Ecorse Road between Pelham
and Monroe were the targets of a business design assistance
program developed by the City of Taylor Planning Department
in collaboration with the design team Design Michigan.
In July, Design Michigan, which is a non-profit design assistance program of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, conducted
a visual audit of businesses within the district and developed
guidelines for low-cost design recommendations for improving
facades, signs and paint schemes. The results of the audit
were presented to the business owners.
The design team also presented ideas for district gateways and how corridor businesses can improve business access and solve parking problems. In addition, the study presented concepts of how groups of adjacent businesses can
work together to create destination zones to increase business exposure and the rate of customer capture.
An additional set of educational design guidelines were
produced to help businesses make design improvements that
benefit the individual business and provide visual continuity for
the district as a whole. As part of the program, a voluntary
business façade and sign-grant assistance program also is
planned to encourage and support businesses wishing to make
design improvements.
Taylor Planning Director Patrick Depa, who helped coordinate the partnership between the city, the businesses and
the design team, was impressed with the results.
“The ideas and guidelines that were brought out through
this study will create an effective catalyst between the city and
the business owners that will make available creative approaches to increase business exposure, customer capture
and access management at a higher rate of success,” Depa
This graphic displays a proposed redesign of the entryway
to the City of Taylor at Ecorse and Pelham roads.
said.
Business owners also said the program was effective.
“I found it very helpful,” said Larry Keck, owner of Keck
Realty. “It’s going to be a spring project for us. The program
was definitely a plus for the city.”
Business owners interested in reviewing the final report of
the Design Ecorse Road project may visit the Planning Department at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.
The Cranbrook Academy of Art is a statewide partnership
program of the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs. The program is made possible by a generous grant from
the Masco Foundation. Masco is a Fortune 200 company
whose world headquarters are located in Taylor.
Members of the Design Michigan design team have outstanding credentials and experience. They are Jack Williamson,
executive director of the statewide Design Michigan program
of the Cranbrook Academy of Art; Howard Deardoff, founder of
Deardorff Design Resources in Ann Arbor, representing the
American Society of Landscape Architects; and Jeffrey Corbin,
president of Jeffrey Corbin Designs Inc. in Traverse City, representing the Society of Environmental Graphic Designers.
Have questions about flood plain
There are two types of flood hazard areas: a flood way and a flood plain.
A flood plain is an area in which
there is a 1-percent chance annually of
flooding and the flood can reach a certain water elevation as described by the
federal insurance rate map – the official
map used to determine flood plain areas.
A flood plain is the area that water will
cover during an extreme rainfall.
A flood way is an area that is also
described by the same map with the 1percent chance annually of flooding occurring, but in a flood way, the water in
the flood plain will have current.
Standard homeowners insurance
policies do not cover losses due to floods.
However, the City of Taylor participates
in the National Flood Insurance Program,
which makes it possible for Taylor property owners to obtain federally backed
flood insurance. This insurance is avail-
able to any homeowner insurable property (a building or its contents) in Taylor.
Tenants may also insure their personal
property against flood loss.
Federal law requires people who
live within the boundaries of a 100-year
flood plain to provide flood insurance for
any federally backed mortgage.
The City of Taylor has been proactive in assisting residents in the removal
of their properties from the flood plains,
should the required criteria be met.
If you feel your property may be
eligible for removal or if you have any
questions regarding flood plains, please
contact City Engineer Craig Lyon to review your case at the Taylor Department
of Public Works, (734) 374-1373.
For more information from the federal government about floods, visit the
web site www.floodalert.fema.gov.
Daycare center is enrolling
Primary Colors Daycare at the Sheridan Community Center in Heritage Park is enrolling children
ages six weeks to 12 years. FIA/DHS is accepted.
For more information, call (734) 287-6200.
Next Garden Walk is in June
The Taylor Garden Club has set June 30, 2007,
as the date for the next Public Garden Walk. There
will be a variety of interesting gardens on the walk
next summer. Look for further information in the Spring
edition of Taylor Info.
Ground broken on arts center
Mayor Cameron G. Priebe was on hand as the
Downriver Campus of Wayne County Community
College District broke ground August 4 on a 70,000square-foot performing arts center on Northline Road.
The center, valued at $14 million to $17 million,
will have a multi-purpose auditorium capacity of 850
people. Construction completion is set for fall 2008.
Taylor Info
General Election is November 7
The State General Election is November 7 with a
voter registration deadline of October 10.
Those unable to vote at the polls may request an
application for an absentee ballot from the City Clerk’s
Office at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.For more information, call (734) 374-1474.
Get new animal licenses for 2007
City animal licenses expire on December 31, 2006.
Licenses for 2007 are available beginning mid-December
and can be purchased at the Taylor Animal Shelter, 25555
Northline Road, or in the City Clerk’s office at Taylor City
Hall, 23555 Goddard.
An up-to-date license can be used as the best
method to make sure a lost pet is returned to its rightful
owner and ensures all pets are kept current with rabies
vaccinations.
Senior apartments offer amenities
The Commons at the Villages of Taylor offers affordable independent living for those 55 and older.
The brand new community is conveniently located
at 26121 Eureka Road near shopping and dining.
The spacious apartment homes feature fully
equipped kitchens, walk-in closets and a private patio or
balcony. For comfort and convenience, the Commons
offers two elevators, a beauty/barber salon, laundry, stateof-the-art fitness center, resident library, computer lab with
free high-speed Internet, theater room, covered parking
and many other amenities.
For more information, call (734) 941-9736.
Health center open to residents
The Western Wayne Family Health Center is open
to Taylor residents. Located at 2500 Hamlin Court in
Inkster, the federally qualified center is designed to provide quality, affordable and accessible healthcare.
The health center invites all to visit, to get to know
the staff and to take advantage of the services offered.
For more information, call (313) 561-5100.
2006 paving program nearly finished
The 2006 Paving Program is nearing completion on
several Taylor projects. These projects include:
yMonroe Street reconstruction between Avalon and
Trolley Industrial Drive. Monroe is scheduled to be closed
through November 15. The project consists of completely
removing and replacing the concrete pavement, adding
additional lanes and any necessary restoration.
yVarious local road repairs throughout the city.
yThe ongoing asphalt road maintenance program in
various sections throughout Taylor.
A majority of the road work will be completed by the
end of October. Once the program is complete, the contractor will restore areas disturbed by the construction.
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Heritage Martial Arts is composed of a five-member family
of mixed martial artists who began training in Tae Kwon Do in
1995. The family’s children were raised in a dojo, which meant
they had grandparents and grand masters to show them the way.
Mixed martial
artists best describes
What: Martial Arts Classes
the members of the
When: 6:30 p.m.
group because they
Fridays and 3 p.m.
teach several different
disciplines learned Sundays
from Michigan’s best Where: Taylor
masters and grand Sportsplex, 13333
Telegraph Road
masters.
“Our foundation Fee: $65 for an eight-week class
is truly Tae Kwon Do. What: Cardio Kickboxing
However, we feel there
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and 7 to
is not one specific art
8 pm. Tuesdays
that works comWhere: Taylor Sportsplex, 13333 Telepletely for every one,”
said Herb Proctor, graph Road
founder and head Fees: $6 to drop in, $20 per month for
trainer. “We pull from once-a-week visits or $40 per month for
our diverse back- twice-a-week visits.
ground to be the best For more information: Call (313) 770instructors we can 5678 or visit the web site
be.”
www.heritagemartialartscenter.com
The program promotes acquiring the
“virtues of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirt.”
Proctor said they “are presently training with our Grand Master B.C. Yu in Ann Arbor at Tae Kwon Do Institutes of America.
He is the real deal: an eighth-degree Korean grand master with
over 40 years of experience. It is truly a blessing to train with
him.”
Heritage Martial Arts is made up of seven black-belt instructors ranging from 17 to 65 years old. Belt range is from firstdegree black belt to third-degree black belt. The foundation has a
unique alliance with Mills Gymnastics of Southgate, which enables students to train there. As a result, students learn the principals of proper ground techniques and basic Gymnastics, which
are the fundamentals of Extreme Martial Arts.
Proctor and his wife Amy really enjoy cardio kickboxing.
Having taught kickboxing for the last 2½ years, they credit their
diverse background in martial arts for adding a “nice twist” to their
classes, which also teach the basic moves of self-defense.
The cardio kickboxing classes incorporate the use of punching bangs and focus pads, which increases the amount of calories burned during a workout.
Amy Proctor said that instructors are present at all kickboxing
classes to help participants use proper form techniques and prevent injury.
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Taylor Info
Motor City Classic
comes to Taylor Lanes
Top pro bowlers return to Taylor for the PBA Motor
City Classic November 1-5 at Taylor Lanes, 24800 Eureka Road.
The event includes pro bowling and pro-am events
– both open to the public. Daily and weekly passes are
on sale at Taylor Lanes. To purchase tickets, visit Taylor
Lanes or visit the web site www.pba.com.
The championship round at 1 p.m. November 5 will
be televised live on ESPN.
This is the second PBA tournament this year at
Taylor Lanes. Norm Duke won the Ace Hardware Championship in March.
Members of the Denny’s PBA Tour will compete:
November 1: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Qualifying Round;
seven games, total pins.
November 2
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Round of 64; seven games of qualifying; all bowlers advance to evening round.
6 to 10 p.m. Evening round of 64; seven games of qualifying, cut to top 32 players.
November 3
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Match play round one; nine games,
cut to top 16 players.
6 to 10 p.m. Match play round two; nine games, top five
advance to ESPN finals
November 4: PBA Pro-Am Events and Fan Day
November 5: 1 p.m. Live ESPN televised finals
The pros’ practice sessions are November 1. After
the qualifying rounds on November 2-3, local bowlers
can practice on the pros’ lane conditions during “Bowl
the Burn.”
Locals can bowl with a pro
Pro-Ams are a big part of the tournaments at
Taylor Lanes. Area bowlers can bowl three games
with the pros. Adults compete for prize money; juniors compete for scholarship money. One lucky ProAm winner will be sent to the Tournament of Champions in Connecticut for the PBA Pro-Am Showdown
Pro-Ams are scheduled for:
October 31
PBA Halloween Charity Pro-Am, 7 p.m. (See
story at right.)
November 1
Columbia 300 Pro-Am, 7 p.m. – Amateurs also
will compete for a spot in the tournament.
November 4
Columbia 300 Pro-Ams, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5
p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
For more information, call Taylor Lanes at (734)
946-9092 or visit the web site www.taylorlanes.com.
Purchasing a new ATV for the Taylor Fire Department is the
goal of a bowling fund-raiser at Taylor Lanes. Checking out
ATVs are Fire Chief Vince Fedel (left), Deputy Chief Ed Sierota
Jr., Batallion Chief for EMS Bob Tompos and Taylor Rotarians
Jim Nadeau, Erin Dobbins, Larry Wright and Jan Szabla. Dobbins’ family owns and operates Taylor Lanes. Tompos recently
earned his PBA card.
PBA Halloween Charity Pro-Am
to raise funds for emergency ATV
A 5-year-old Wyandotte boy nearly drowned in a private
swimming pool during a house party on fireworks night of the
2006 Taylor Summer Festival. A team effort of first-responders
from Taylor police and firefighters, the Michigan State Police
and Concord EMS saved the boy’s life.
That night, a golf cart typically used by the Fire Department for emergency situations at Heritage Park was not working. Paramedic Joe Nelson volunteered his all-terrain vehicle
(ATV) to be used by the department. The four-wheeler was
key in transporting the boy through the busy park to a waiting
ambulance behind the Taylor Community Library.
The importance of the ATV was noticed by the Rotary
Club of Taylor, which agreed to raise money to buy a similar
vehicle for the Taylor Fire Department.
Toward that effort, the Taylor Rotary Foundation, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Taylor Lanes Bowling Center will host the PBA Halloween Charity Pro-Am bowling event. Net proceeds from this fund-raiser will be used to
fund the ATV and other community activities, including the
upcoming Taylor Conservatory, a pet project of local Rotarians.
The PBA Halloween Charity Pro-Am will be held Halloween evening, October 31, at Taylor Lanes. Teams of four
bowlers will have the opportunity to team with one of the many
professionals participating during the evening in a variety of
entertaining bowling matches. In addition, several Detroit area
sports celebrities are expected to participate in the fund-raiser
and join with the PBA pros to bowl with the sponsored teams.
Bowling will start about 7 p.m.
Team sponsorships are $1,500 for a squad of four bowlers.
Event sponsorships are available from $1,000 to $250 with
appropriate recognition and perks.
For more information, contact Jim Nadeau at (734) 2849552, Larry Wright at (734) 942-1184 or Erin Dobbins at (734)
946-9092.
For more on the life-saving heroics of the first-responders,
see the News page of www.cityoftaylor.com.
Taylor Info
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Hosta Heyday
Four set to join City of Taylor
Spor
ts, Recr
eation Hall of FFame
ame will help beautify
Sports,
Recreation
the community
Four individuals will be inducted into the Taylor Sports and Recreation Hall
of Fame November 2 at Taylor Meadows Golf Club, 25360 Ecorse Road
The newest Hall of Famers are Ron Vespremi, Melissa (McGue) Hool,
Cynthia (Black) Patterson and Sam Terry.
Vespremi, 56, will be inducted as a player, coach and recreation community member. A multi-sport athlete in his younger days, He played baseball and
football all four years at John F. Kennedy High school and was a member of the
1967 Kennedy team that won the Tri-River League football title. For 19 years, he
was a softball supervisor in the Taylor Parks and Recreation Department. He
also coached high school football, softball and baseball and middle school
track from 1974 to 2004, when he accepted his current position: principal of
Harry S Truman High School. Vespremi coached football continuously from
1985 to 2004, serving as head coach at Taylor Center for six of those seasons
and as an assistant at Kennedy for nine more. He also served as athletic director at St. Frances Cabrini High School in Allen Park from 1982 to 1984.
Hool, 31, was selected as an athlete and recreation community member.
As Melissa McGue, she made her
mark in basketball and softball. A four2006 Hall of Fame Info
year starter in both sports at John F.
What: Dinner and induction of four Kennedy High School, she was the
new Hall of Famers.
first basketball player to score more
When: Doors open at 5 p.m. Nov. 2
than 1,000 career points and had her
Wher
e: Taylor Meadows Golf Club, jersey number, 21, retired after her seWhere:
25360 Ecorse Road
nior season. She played both sports
Tic
k ets: $30, available at the Taylor as a scholarship player at Henry Ford
ick
Community College and was all-conRecreation Center, 22805 Goddard
For more information: Call (734) ference in softball during her senior
year at Madonna University. She also
374-3906
worked in various positions in the Taylor Parks and Recreation Department
over 14 years and she has coached young athletes in Taylor, Van Buren and
Allen Park. She is currently an Allen Park school teacher.
Patterson, 31, has been among the best bowlers for 24 years, dating
back to her singles, doubles, team and all-events titles as a youth bowler in the
Greater Detroit Young American Bowling Alliance. She is a past winner of the
Michigan State Women’s Bowling Association Star of Tomorrow Award. Currently, she is tied with Aleta Sill for the highest all-time average in the Greater
Detroit Women’s Bowling Association. She also was part of the five-woman
team that set the WIBC national record for single game score. She has three
300 games and an 815 high series. A flight attendant for Pinnacle Airlines,
Patterson also works at the Bowlers Aid Pro Shop at Skore Lanes in Taylor.
She recently was inducted into the Tri-City Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame in
Western Wayne County.
Terry, 75, will be inducted as a coach of youth sports. A father of four boys
and one girl, he eventually coached all of them and their teammates at one time
or another in youth baseball, football and basketball, dating back to 1967. His
teams won five baseball championships in 10 years in the Taylor Northwest
Little League. He guided an undefeated, first-place basketball team at Holland
Elementary School. He coached an unbeaten league championship Eagles
team in the Taylor Junior Football Club. And he coached championship teams
in basketball, baseball and football at St. Alfred Catholic School. Over a sevenyear stretch coaching the Cowboys football team, the boys were 53-7-2, played
at the Pontiac Silverdome five times and won 33 games in a row. In 2004, 20
years after he retired from coaching, he received a lifetime achievement award
from the Catholic Youth Organization. He currently resides in North Carolina.
The community is invited to participate
in the first Hosta Heyday, sponsored by the
Taylor Beautification Commission, from 9
a.m. to noon October 21 in front of City Hall,
23555 Goddard Road.
Residents can donate their hostas to
the committee, which will plant them outside City Hall. If there are enough, plantings
also will take place at the Police Station,
Sheridan Community Center, Recreation
Center and other city buildings.
A hosta is a large green perennial plant
that many residents have in their gardens.
“The only bloom on them is the spiky
plant that appears a couple times each season,” said Commissioner Marge Maladecki.
“They are
great filler
for a garden
and perfect
for shade.
They grow
rapidly and
most people divide them in the fall and want
to get rid of them. We’ll take your leftovers
and help beautify our lovely city.”
The Beautification Commission was reestablished in April 2006. The commission
consists of volunteers from the community:
Lois Adams, Elsie Belanger, Jill Brandana,
Carolyn Massab, Maladecki, Lois Nemeth
and Helen Parish. Joseph Nardone, executive director of the Department of Golf, Parks
and Recreation, oversees the commission.
Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first
Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Residents and business owners are encouraged
to attend.
The commission’s short-term goals include monthly theme-oriented home and
business awards and quarterly awards to
city properties that exemplify the finest efforts of those who live and/or work toward
enhancing the overall beauty of the property, its architecture and landscape.
The commission encourages everyone
to nominate a resident or business owner
who they feel has helped beautify the City
of Taylor.
Additional information can be obtained
by emailing the commission secretary at
mmaladec@ci.taylor.mi.us or calling (734)
374-1445.
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Taylor Info
Seasonal Notices
Leafing our city clean
During the autumn, it is important to remember that the
proper disposal of leaves will help keep our community clean.
Please use only approved compost bags and/or containers
properly set at the curb at least 10 feet away from regular trash.
yDo not rake leaves into the street or ditch. Doing so
is a violation of city ordinance. Leaves raked into streets and
ditches can cause sewer backups or flooding.
yThe city street sweepers cannot pick up leaves that are
raked into the street.
yOpen burning of leaves also is prohibited by ordinance.
yNo compost will be picked up in plastic bags or recycling bins.
yFree compost stickers are available at City Hall or the
Department of Public Works.
yCompost is picked up from the first week of March through
the last week of November. Compost will not be picked up from
December through February.
yCompost trucks will pick up numerous bags of leaves as
long as they are properly contained. Excess leaves may be
taken to the Taylor Hills/Transfer Station on Racho Road.
Taylor Transfer Station serves residents
Taylor residents may acquire two free dump passes a
year for dumping household trash, compost and some building
materials. Non-acceptable items include concrete, shingles,
car parts and tires. The dumping may not be performed by any
vehicle larger than a car, van, pickup truck or small trailer.
Residents can pick up passes at the Department of Public Works, 25605 Northline Road, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.
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. The Transfer Station is closed to
the public on Monday for maintenance. No contractors will
be allowed to dump with resident passes.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
The City of Taylor Emergency Snow Removal Ordinance (00343, Section 2) states that parking on streets in Taylor is prohibited when a snow emergency is declared. In the event of a
snow emergency, please tune to your local TV and radio stations and remove all vehicles from the street for snow plowing.
Please remember:
ySnow is plowed in conjunction with rubbish routes. Smaller
trucks will clear the path of those living near a dead end or a
cul-de-sac.
yAll major and secondary roads must be plowed first and kept
open for police runs, fire and safety rescues, schools, and
public safety. Major streets like Wick, Goddard, Pardee and
Beech Daly are city streets and are plowed by the Taylor crews.
yWayne County is responsible for plowing Telegraph, Eureka,
Northline, Ecorse and the city limit roads of Van Born, Pennsylvania, Allen, Pelham and Inkster.
yResidents and business owners are reminded that plowing
snow into the street is a violation of City ordinance.
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Placing trash & recycling during winter
The plowing and piling of snow on easements can make the
placing of trash/recycling containers more difficult. Residents
are encouraged to clean a portion of their easement in which to
place containers.
In order to help make trash pick-up and snow plowing more
effective, as well as minimize
damage to containers, DPW perThe City of Taylor
sonnel are asking residents to
Department of Public
be sure not to place trash in
Works, loated at 25605 the street or behind mounds
Northline Road, is
of piled snow. Please note the
open from 9 a.m. to 5
following information:
p.m. weekdays. If you
yTrash collection will be made
have questions or
each week according to the
concerns regarding
area’s regular pickup day, unless
DPW services, please
a holiday falls on or before your
call (734) 374-1373.
regular pick-up. Rubbish collection will be one day late during
the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
yCompost pickup will end the last week of November and will
resume the first week of March 2007.
yEach year, there is a Christmas tree pick-up from the last
week of December through the second week of January.
yAny trees placed curbside after the second week of January
will not be picked up and must be taken to the Transfer Station. Christmas trees are considered regular trash and will
not be picked up by a compost truck due to possibility of
contaminations.
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Want to advertise?
The City of Taylor accepts advertising from local businesses in the city newsletter, Taylor Info. The Spring 2007
edition is scheduled to be published in March 2007.
Advertising helps pay printing costs associated with
the newsletter. Business owners can take pride knowing
they are giving back to the community.
The deadline for submitting advertising for the Spring
edition will be January 31, 2007. All ads are subject to
review and approval by the editorial staff. No personal ads
or political ads will be accepted.
For rates and other information, contact David Gorgon,
director of the Public Information Department, at 734-3741447 or via e-mail at TaylorNews@aol.com.
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Taylor Info
At the Taylor Comm
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The Taylor Community Library is located at 12303 Pardee Road. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday
through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, call (734) 287-4840 or visit the library web site www
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Storytime
Who Ya’ Gonna Call?
Preschool Storytime: Preschoolers ages 3½ to 6 will enjoy
fun stories, learn finger plays and do a simple craft at the library. The sessions last 30 minutes and are held at 1 p.m.
Tuesdays or 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. There is a limit of 20 children per session. Please pre-register for this six-week program.
The Ghost Hunters of Southern Michigan will be in the library
at 7p.m. Tuesday, October 24, for a unique program on paranormal activity in the area. Reserve a seat for this free program
by calling the library at (734) 287-4840. The group’s goal is to
search for and document evidence of paranormal activity with
audio and visual recordings. The presentation will include audio and visual evidence. It will be an
interesting pre-Halloween evening.
Dates: October 12, 17, 19; November 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30; December 5, 7, 12, 14; January 9, 11,
16, 18, 23, 25, 30; February 1, 6,
8, 13, 15; March 6, 8, 13, 15, 20,
22, 27, 29.
Toddler Storytime: Children
ages 2 to 3½ will enjoy fun stories, learn finger plays and nursery rhymes, develop social interaction skills and enjoy playtime
with learning toys at the library.
Programs last about 30 minutes.
The program is limited to 20 children. The sessions are held at 10
a.m. Tuesdays. Enroll your child
for this six-week program at the
library.
Dates: October 10, 17; November
14, 21, 28; December 5, 12; January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13;
March 6, 13, 20, 27.
Craft Programs
Craft Time Fun for children in kindergarten through third grade
takes place one Wednesday a month at the library. Registration is required for each program; there is a limit of 20 children
per session:
October 25 - Beaded Cat or Dog Necklace
November 22 - Decorate a Yo-Yo
December 20 - Color a Paddleball Game
City photo galleries on line
The city web site, www.cityoftaylor.com, contains thousands
of photos from events that have taken place throughout
Taylor. Recently added were photos from the Taylor Summer Festival, the Junior League World Series, Cruzin Telegraph and the senior citizens picnic.
Book Discussion Group
Enjoy relaxed conversation and light
refreshments at the book discussion
group held monthly at 6:30 p.m.
The Taylor Community Library has
something for everyone.
Above,
visitors enjoy the
free Internet access
in the computer
room. At left, Bill
Stegehuis enjoys
some
reading
time.
Upcoming dates and titles include:
October 26 - John Adams by David
McCullough
November 29 - The Cadence of Grass
by Thomas McGuane
January 24 - Purple Cane Road by
James Lee Burke
February 28 - From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas L. Friedman
(There is no meeting in December.)
Itch to Stitch
Learn to knit at the library. The Itch to
Stitch group meets monthly and is
available to knitters of all skill levels –
especially beginners. Join the fun and
advance your skills as a knitter. All
meetings take place in the library activity rooms. Upcoming dates for fall
and winter are October 31, November 28, December 26, January 30, February 27 and March 27. For more information, call
the library at (734) 287-4840.
Fashion show set for October 22
The Fall Fusion fashion show to benefit Ballet Americana of
Taylor is set for October 22 at Lakes of Taylor Golf Club.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m.
The fashion show, with styles by Trisha Boutique of
Woodhaven, will be presented during dinner. Tickets are
$35 and can be charged by phone at (734) 374-3904. They
can be picked up at the Ballet Americana studio, 22805
Goddard Road, from 5 to 8 p.m. weekdays or noon to 3
p.m. Saturdays. The event will include an open bar and
silent and live auctions.
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News from the Departments of Golf, Parks and Recreation, Senior Services and the Taylor Sportsplex
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Taylor Youth
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Daddy
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Ford Senior Center
Primetime Players present
‘Little Town of Christmas’
Taylor Historical Society presents
the Fall Concert Series
The Taylor Cultural Arts
Commission,
Friends of the Arts
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present
‘The Rocky Horror Show’
Taylor Cultural Arts
Commission presents
The Big Band Ball
Taylor Youth
Theater
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‘The Lady
Pirates of
Captain Bree’
Taylor Community
Chorus Christmas
Concert
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council presents Battle of the Bands
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Taylor Youth Theater
Taylor Cultural Arts Commission
2006 Holiday Show: ‘A Christmas Carol’
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ comes Downriver
Members of the Taylor Youth Theater who are ages 5-13 will
perform the classic story of “Scrooge.” Bring the family out and
get into the holiday spirit! Performances will take place November 17-19 at the Huron High Civic Auditorium, 32044 Huron
River Drive, New Boston. Tickets may be purchased at the
Taylor Golf, Parks and Recreation Office, 22805 Goddard Road.
For more information, please call (734) 374-3906.
“The Rocky Horror Show,” the most hilarious rock and roll stage
musical ever, will be performed live as a fund-raiser for the advancement of the arts in the City of Taylor.
‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’
Proudly presented by the Taylor Cultural Arts Commission and
the nonprofit Friends of the Arts, the cult musical comedy will
be performed four times by the Downriver Actors Guild at the
Huron High School Civic Auditorium, located at 32044 Huron
River Road in New Boston, across the street from the Michigan Memorial Cemetery.
The Taylor Youth Theater presents “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree,” a musical comedy with a host of characters and a
spectacular music score. Children ages 7-14 auditioned in September and are rehearsing Saturdays for this swashbuckling
two-hour musical to be performed January 19, 20, 26, 27, and
28, 2007, at the Huron High Civic Auditorium, 32044 Huron
River Drive, New Boston. Pre-sale tickets will be available at
the Taylor Golf, Parks and Recreation Department in December 2006. Please call (734) 374-3906 for more details.
Show times are 8 p.m. October 21, 27 and 28. There also is a
midnight show on October 28, true to the Rocky Horror legend.
All tickets are assigned seating and are $15 for the show only
or $25 for premier seating.
Stay tuned!
This cult musical comedy is an outrageous audience participation production that encourages the audience to dress up in
costume. Spectators yell out call back lines to the actors and
use props at various times during the performance. This is a
live production, not the film, and features the talents of many
local non-equity professional actors and musicians. It is directed and choreographed by Dione Carrico. While this show
is very fun and frivolous, it is also filled with adult subject matter and parental discretion is advised.
A late spring/early summer performance by the Taylor Teen
Theater group will be announced. If you would like to be added
to the group’s mailing list and receive updated information,
please call (734) 374-4033.
Taylor Historical Society
Fall Concert Series
The Taylor Historical Society’s fall concert series will be held
at Heritage West Mound Church. Concerts begin at 4 p.m. on
the following Sundays:
yOctober 8 – Dan Yando, acoustic guitarist
yOctober 22 – Rise Again, guitar and vocals
yNovember 12 – Handfuls of Purpose, children’s program with
puppets
yDecember 3 – Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church Choir
yDecember 10 – St. Paul Church of Christ Choir
The concerts are free, although goodwill offerings are accepted.
For more information, call (313) 274-5928.
Bus trip to Ann Arbor and Chelsea
The Taylor Historical Society will sponsor a trip to Ann Arbor
and Chelsea on Saturday, October 14. The bus will leave from
the Sheridan Community Center parking lot at 9 a.m. Travel
arrangements have been made for a comfortable motor coach
with restroom. The trip costs $15 per person and includes transportation and all admission fees. Stops include a tour of the
Ann Arbor Botanical Garden and Domino’s Farms. To register,
call Betty Szekely at (313) 291-1091 by October 9.
The members of the actors guild are the same performers who
presented last fall’s sold-out smash hit “Nunsense” at the William Ford Senior Activity Center in Taylor. The cast and musicians also have previously performed at the Trenton Village
Theater.
No outside props will be allowed inside the theater. Survival
kits with everything needed for the show will be available at the
door for a nominal fee.
For tickets, visit the Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard
Road, visit www.downriveractorsguild.org or call the City of Taylor
Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation at (734) 374-3906.
The Big Band Ball
The Taylor Cultural Arts Commission and Friends of the Arts
present “The Big Band Ball” on Saturday, February 17, at Lakes
of Taylor Golf Club. Doors open at 5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be
served from 6 to 7 p.m.
Dancing to big band music
is set for 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person or
$75 per couple. All proceeds benefit the Taylor
Friends of the Arts, a nonprofit organization. For
more information, call the
City of Taylor Department
of Golf, Parks and Recreation at (734) 374-3906.
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Sensational Seasonal Events
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The annual Taylor Fall Fest is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 7, at Heritage Park. Fall Fest is an
event with something for everyone. Activities include
pumpkin decorating, “dip your own” caramel apples, craft
making, hay rides and playing on inflatable attractions.
This is a great way to spend a beautiful fall day. For more
information, please call the City of Taylor Department of
Golf, Parks and Recreation at (734) 374-3906.
Safe Halloween will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, at Heritage Park. This fun and safe event
is free to children ages 10 and under and allows kids to
trick-or-treat along the path, collecting candy from the City
of Taylor Golf, Parks and Recreation staff. Hot chocolate,
apple cider and donuts will be served to the children, while
supplies last. Children should be in a costume and must
be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is
needed. For more information, please call (734) 374-3906.
‘The Nutcracker’ -- a holiday tradition -- moves Downtown
mission and the Taylor-based
Downriver Council for the Arts are
making special arrangements for
residents to attend by bus.
Ballet Americana of Taylor and
the Detroit Symphony Civic
Orchestra combine their talents
to present “The Nutcracker” at
the Detroit School for the
Performing Arts Auditorium.
There will be two performances
on December 2. At 11 a.m., the
second act only will be presented as a program especially
for a younger audience. A fulllength performance will be
presented at 2 p.m. – and
again at 2 p.m. December 3.
Tickets will be handled by the
DSO box office; ticket prices
will be announced.
Guest artists include Megan
Fairchild and Joaquim DeLuz,
principal dancers with the New
York City Ballet.
Ballet Americana draws dancers
from the entire Southeastern
Michigan area and also represents
Michigan in Mid-States Regional
Dance America. Only five ballet
companies in the state have met
the necessary requirements to
belong to the prestigious organization.
The City of Taylor is becoming
known as the art center of
Downriver and Southeastern
Michigan. Students come from all
areas to attend classes in Taylor.
The cast of “The Nutcracker” includes Stephanie
Ballet Americana developed from
Brooks (left) of Allen Park, Abby Phillips of Taylor, Mary Mitroka of Grosse Ile and Melissa the Taylor Dance Program.
Surma of Taylor.
The Taylor Cultural Arts Com-
For more information, call (734)
374-3904.
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Dads and daughters have a blast in 2006.
The annual Daddy Daughter Dances will be held February 10, 2007, at
the William Ford Senior Activity Center. This event for dads and daughters
always sells out, so purchase tickets early. Two dances are scheduled for
the day: one from 4 to 6 p.m. and another from 7 to 9 p.m. The valentinethemed evening includes hors d’oeurves, corsages for the girls, dancing
and a keepsake photo. Tickets for the event are $20 for one father and
daughter pair, with tickets for additional daughters being $5 each. Only
150 tickets are available for each dance. Tickets go on sale January 15,
2007. The Ford Center is located at 6750 Troy, just west of Telegraph
Road and north of Ecorse Road. For more information, please call (734)
374-3906.
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Taylor R
ecreation Cent
er
Recreation
Center
22805 Goddard Road, Just West of Pardee
(734) 374-3901
Open 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 for non-residents.
ƒIncludes the use of weight room, cardio room, indoor track, gymnasium, sauna and showers, and 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.
Memberships
Individual memberships are available by the month or
year. Receive a great discount by signing up your
whole family for the year. (Limited to immediate household family only). Gift certificates are available for purchase. These make great gift ideas for all occasions.
Child Care
Whether you are taking aerobics or yoga or are lifting
weights in the weight room, you can bring your little
ones with you and still get a fantastic workout while
they play in our 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 additional hour is
$5 per hour.
Cer
tif
ied Massa
ge Ther
apist
Certif
tified
Massag
Therapist
Nancy Davis, certified massage therapist, is available at the Recreation Center to help you achieve the
relaxation needed after a stressful day. In our renovated location, clients will be sure to experience the
peaceful relief they’ve been 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 for purchase.
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 the session or drop in to try a
class for only $6. Attend a class that is currently running or register
for the new session.
Current Fall Session: September 18-November 12
Winter Session: November 13-January 14 (Extended session due to
holiday closings)
Registration starts two weeks prior to the start of a new session.
All instructors are certified in each area of fitness that is offered.
Pilates Classes: $40 per resident; $45 per non-resident
Various Yoga Classes:$40 per resident; $45 per non-resident
55+ Senior Easy Fitness: $5
Playground Fitness: $20 per resident; $25 non-resident
Walk Class: $30 per resident; $35 non-resident
Youth Fitness (Ages 11-15): $30 per resident; $35 non-resident
Aerobics
A full line of high- and low-impact aerobic classes are available, including Step, Weight Training, Cardio Kickboxing, Bootcamp,
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 exercisers how the
changes of pregnancy will affect their exercise programs. Exercise
during pregnancy has been shown to enhance energy levels, selfesteem and moods, while reducing some of the discomforts associated with pregnancy. A class description and format are available.
Physician approval is required at the time of registration. The class
is held from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays at the Taylor Recreation
Center. Fees are $30 per Taylor resident with identification; $35 per
non-resident
Community Chorus plans Christmas concert
Coming in 2007: Family Nights
at the Recreation Center
Looking for something to do for the whole family?
Family Night will provide family oriented open recreation, activities, fitness classes, arts and crafts and
more for moms, dads and kids together. Details will
e announced on the city web site,
www.cityoftaylor.com, and on the city cable television channel.
The Taylor Community Chorus will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. December 2. The location will be
announced. For more information on the concert or about
joining the chorus, please call (313) 291-7893.
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Taylor Spor
tsplex
Sportsplex
13333 Telegraph Road, Just South of Northline Road
(734) 374-8900
Youth & Adult Fall/Winter Soccer Leagues
Cost: $900 per team; eight-game seasons
Youth Divisions: Under 8 Co-ed, Under 10 Boys/Girls, Under
12 Boys/Girls, Under 14 Boys/Girls, Under 16 Boys/Girls,
Under 18 Boys/Girls, High School Co-ed
Adult Divisions: Men’s 18+ Recreational, Men’s 18+ Competitive, 18+ Co-ed Recreational, 18+ Co-ed Competitive,
Women’s, and Men’s 30+
Fall Season: October 23-December 23 (Registration Deadline: October 8)
Winter Season: January 2-March 2, 2007 (Deadline: Dec. 17)
Spring Season: March 5-April 22, 2007 (Registration Deadline is February 18)
Contact Ken Shingledecker at (734) 374-5838.
Parent/Tot Soccer
Classes now forming!
Ages: 3-4; six weeks for $65 (includes a free t-shirt)
Classes offered on Saturdays, 12:15-1 p.m.
Fall Session: November 11-December 16
Winter Session: January 13-February 17
Contact Ken Shingledecker at (734) 374-5838.
Kiddy Kickers Soccer
Classes are now forming!
Ages: 4-5; six weeks for $65 (includes a free t-shirt)
Class offered on Mondays or Thursdays, 4:15-5 p.m.
Mondays
Fall: November 6-December 11
Winter: January 8-February 12
Spring: March 5-April 10
Thursdays
Fall: November 9-December 14 (no class Nov. 23)
Winter: January 11-February 15
Spring: March 8-April 12
Contact Ken Shingledecker at (734) 374-5838.
Upper-90 Soccer Schools
Soccer skill instruction for ages 6 to 12
Class offered on Mondays; U-8: 5-6 p.m. U-10: 6-7 p.m.
Fall Session: November 6-December 21
Winter Session: January 8-February 19
Seven-week class for $75 (includes a free T-shirt)
Contact Ken Shingledecker at (734) 374-5838.
TSX Premier Soccer Camp – Skill development and
technical training for the dedicated player. December 26-29;
8 a.m.-4 p.m.; boys and girls ages 7-14; $80 per player. Call
Ken Shingledecker at (734) 374-5838.
Parties, Meetings and Field Trips – Celebrate a child’s
birthday or hold a team party, corporate meeting or organization outing at TSX. Staff can customize parties and outings
to suit the customer’s needs, including ice-skating, soccer
and other field house game parties. Complete catering is
available. For more information, contact Ruth Klemans at
(734) 374-5933.
Public Ice Skating – Noon to 12:50 p.m. weekdays; 7-8:50
p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2-3:50 p.m. Sundays; Taylor
resident discount is available.
Learn-to-Skate – The Sportsplex offers learn-to-skate
lessons for skaters of all ages: tots through adults. Learn-toskate classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays. Session
2 is October 30-December 13. Session 3 is January 8February 26, 2007. The cost is $55.00 for seven weeks.
Family discounts are available. Contact Jennifer Campau for
more information at 734-374-8900, Ext. 4210, or
jcampau@jrvmanagement.com. A complete list of classes
and times can be found on line at www.taylorsportsplex.com.
Figure Skating Competition – See what recreational figure
skating competition is all about December 1-3 as the TSX
hosts its fourth annual I.S.I. competition. Admission is free.
Private Figure Skating Lessons – TSX is proud to be
home to Downriver’s finest figure skating coaches. They are
internationally and nationally ranked and have trained some
of the country’s top figure skaters. If you want to get involved
in the sport of figure skating or you are currently a figure
skater and want to further your skating career, please
contact Karolyn Flaherty or Annette Bowman at (734) 3748900, Ext. 4211.
Ice Time for Figure Skaters – The TSX offers monthly
figure skating. Freestyle, general and freestyle pair; contracted and drop-in ice available. For times and prices, call
(734) 374-8900, Ext. 4211.
2006 TSX Thanksgiving Classic Youth Hockey Tourney
November. 25-27; sixth annual; $550 per team; three-game
guarantee.
Age groups: Mini-Mites, Mite B, Squirt B, Pee Wee B,
Bantam B.
Contact A.J. Walczak at (734) 374-5942.
2007 Spring Adult Hockey League
Season is April-June. Contact A.J. Walczak at (734) 374-5942.
Home School Program – For home-schooled children,
ages 6-13, focusing on physical fitness, team building and
trust building. Fall II session is October 27-December 15.
The fee is $42 per child; discounts for additional family
members. For more information, contact Ruth Klemans at
(734) 374-5933.
Stretch-Out Stress Yoga – Improve flexibility, posture and
relaxation. Sessions are noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Classes
are taught by Marie Corliss, ACE-certified group fitness
instructor and a member of the Yoga Association of Greater
Detroit. To register, call (734) 374-8900.
Holiday Break Programming – Special soccer, hockey
and ice skating programs designed to improve and sharpen
skills during the holiday break. Call (734) 374-8900.
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It’s back, improved and at your fingertips
WWW.TAYLORGOLF.COM
Become a member of the
Taylorgolf.com E-Club
Receive exclusive discounts, advance
notice of sales and promotions and
valuable coupons. It’s easy, go to
www.taylorgolf.com. While you’re there,
start planning your office holiday party or
get a head start on next year’s golf
outing. Check out the banquet and outing
availability calendars to see if your date is
still open.
THERE’S STILL TIME…
To get your tickets for Taylor Golf’s
drawing for free golf for the ENTIRE
2007 GOLF SEASON. Tickets are just $5.00 each,
Buy 4, get 1 free! Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows
are each holding their own drawing, be sure to visit both pro shops
to get into each raffle! Tickets will be sold while supplies last. Lakes of
Taylor will hold its drawing at 5:30 p.m. on November 17; Taylor Meadows
will hold its drawing at 6:17p.m. on November 17. You don’t need to be present to win. Good Luck!
LAKES OF TAYLOR TO HOST U.S. OPEN QUALIFIER
Previously hosted
The Lakes of Taylor hosts hundreds of
National Events
golf events annually, including several
USGA and national events. 2007 will 2003 AAU National Golf Finals
(Junior Olympics)
bring the most prominent event yet. On
May 15, Lakes will host a qualifying 2004 U.S. Senior Open Qualifier
event for the 2007 U.S. Open, which is
2006 Junior Amateur Qualifier
scheduled for June 14-17, 2007, at the
2007 U.S. Open Qualifier
Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA.
THREE GREAT REASONS TO TRY
THE LAKE HOUSE GRILLE
Fridays are All You Can Eat Fish & Chips Days
Bring your heartiest appetite and enjoy! Just $8.95
We’re giving you another reason to go out on
Saturday night! Prime Rib Dinner with all the sides
for just $10.95! Available after 4 p.m.
Sundays are your opportunity to enjoy all your Italian
favorites...Buffet Style! Just $8.95. Available
Sundays after 4 p.m.
THREE-PERSON SCRAMBLE At the Lakes
Cash prizes to the top six teams! The $300 team entry fee covers 18 holes
with riding cart and 1/2 lb ground round with fries and a beverage during the
awards presentation. You build your own team. No handicaps are required.
There must be a minimum of 20 teams registered to hold the tournament.
The registration deadline is October 7, 2006. Register at the Lakes of Taylor
Pro Shop on Northline Road. Call us at (734) 287-2100 or visit our website
www.taylorgolf.com for details.
OUR SEASON NEVER ENDS!
START PLANNING YOUR WINTER BANQUET NOW!
Whatever the season, Taylor Golf is a beautiful
beginning to any event you may be planning.
Each club house has unique features and
beautiful views that will enhance your guests’
experience. Our all-inclusive packages will
make any event planner’s day and budget.
From small, intimate get-togethers to elaborate
corporate functions, Taylor Golf has all of the
services you need at prices you’ll love. Call our
event coordinators at (734) 287-1655 or request
more event information at www.taylorgolf.com.
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2007
RANGE MEMBERSHIPS
Range Memberships will be
available for purchase beginning
November 1 at the Lakes Pro
Shop. Range Memberships are
available in two “sizes”- Individual
and Family and include unlimited
practice buckets, 10% off of food
purchases in the Lake House
Grille, 20% off of regular price
merchandise in the Lakes Pro
Shop, and use of range carts
(when available).
Shop early
and save! When you
purchase a 2007 Range
Membership before 12/31,
you’ll receive a pass for 4
golfers for 18 holes with each
Family Membership and a pass
for 18 holes for 2 golfers with
each Individual Membership .
Golf Passes are valid for
the 2007 Golf
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TAYLOR GOLF CAN HELP!
Individual Membership….$400
Family Membership……...$525
Includes up to 4 people living in
the same household).
For more information, call for
complete details, (734) 287-2100.
Golfers on your holiday shopping list
this year? Taylor Golf is loaded with
great gift ideas. Not sure of her size?
Does he have that already? Is it Pro V1
or Nike One? Don’t fret, the Taylor Golf
Gift Certificate is a one size fits all.
Taylor Golf Gift Certificates can be
purchased in any denomination at both
Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows
and can be redeemed at either course
for golf, merchandise, range memberships, or dining in the Lake House Grille
at Lakes or the Greenside Grille at
Meadows. Watch for upcoming sales on
our website www.taylorgolf.com.
TAYLOR CITY TOURNAMENT RESULTS
The 16th Annual Taylor City Tournament was held
July 29 and 30 at Taylor Meadows and Lakes of
Taylor Golf Clubs. As most contestants would
agree, one of the most difficult hazards of the
tournament may not have been any aspect of the
game itself...but the heat! In all, 128 golfers
participated in this sold out event. Below is a list of
the winners in each flight. For more results and
future event dates, visit www.taylorgolf.com.
Men’s Champion Flight
David LeClaire, Jr.
(pictured)
Men’s 1st Flight
John Rieger
Men’s 2nd Flight
Jim Grant
Men’s 3rd Flight
Les Molnar
Women’s 1st Flight
Mary Lou Arnold
Men’s 4th Flight
Bob Weshalek
Senior’s Champion
Flight
Daniel Gregg
Women’s Champion
Flight
Verna Jasieniecki
Senior 1st Flight
Ron Arnold
TENTATIVE 2006-2007
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
OCTOBER 2
Off Season Golf Rates Begin!
OCTOBER 9 & 10
Bridgewater Senior Open
(15th Annual Sr. Appreciation
Tournament at Meadows)
OCTOBER 14
Three Person Scramble at the Lakes.
OCTOBER 21
Sweetest Day, Dinner for Two
Specials at the Lake House Grille*
NOVEMBER 17
Free Golf Raffle Drawing:
at Lakes of Taylor at 5:30 p.m.
at Taylor Meadows at 6:17 p.m.
NOVEMBER 23
Thanksgiving Buffet at the Lakes*
NOVEMBER 27
Breakfast with Santa tickets on sale.
DECEMBER 16
Breakfast with Santa at Lakes of
Taylor and Taylor Meadows
DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Buffet*
FEBRUARY 14
Dinner for Two Specials at the Lake
House Grille*
MARCH 1
2007 Golf Season Begins, Weather
Permitting
APRIL 8
Easter Brunch at the Lakes
and Meadows *
MAY 13
Mother’s Day Brunch at the
Lakes and Meadows*
MAY 15
U.S. Open Qualifier
JUNE 3
Annual Women’s Tournament at
Meadows
JULY 1
15th Annual Downriver Junior
Tournament at Meadows
JULY 28 & 29
Annual Taylor City Championship
*
Reservations Required
Stay up to date…check out www.taylorgolfcom
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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.
Fun and Games
Birthday Bash
Celebrate your birthday at the monthly birthday bash at the
Senior Center from 1 to 3 p.m. on the last Thursday of each
month. The party’s on us! We’ll provide the cake, ice cream
and entertainment; you just show up ready for fun. Be ready
for some great music and karaoke! Please RSVP to the
center a week ahead of time (313) 291-7740.
Fall Har
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The Fall Harvest Festival at the Ford Senior Center is set for
2 to 6 p.m. November 21. Tickets are $12 in advance. No
tickets are sold at the
door. The deadline for
purchasing tickets is
November 14. There will
be a catered dinner with
musical entertainment
for your dancing
pleasure.
Senior
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Seniors’
Christmas
Par
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The 24th annual Christmas Party at the Senior Center will be
held from 2 to 6 p.m. December 19. Tickets are $20 and
must be purchased by December 12. No tickets will be sold
at the door. There will be a catered dinner, a gift for everyone, door prizes and musical entertainment provided by
Solitaire.
Wednesda
y Tea Social
ednesday
Join us for a game of cards, Scrabble, billiards or board
games – or just to socialize – each Wednesday at the Ford
Senior Center. The fun starts at 1 p.m. and goes until 5 p.m.
The center staff provides a light snack of soup and sandwiches or maybe a slice of pizza.
B-I-N-G-O
American House (Taylor) sponsors the Senior Center bingo
on the third Friday of the month. American House supplies
the prizes and provides a continental breakfast every other
month. Regency (Taylor) sponsors the Senior Center bingo
on the second Friday of each month. Regency supplies
prizes and provides snacks that day. Call (313) 291-7740 to
sign up for bingo.
Primetime Players present
‘The Little Town of Chr
istmas’
Christmas’
The Primetime Players of the William Ford Senior Activity
Center present “The Little Town of Christmas” (by Pat
Cook) December 14 and 15 at the center.
The Christmas comedy is sure to
get you in the holday spirit.
A seniors-only matinee is scheduled for 2 p.m. December 14 (doors
open at 1:30 p.m.). A second
performance is set for 6 p.m.
December 15 (doors open at 5:30).
Tickets are $5 for seniors and
students; $7 for everyone else. For
more information, please call (313) 291-7740.
Planning a banquet soon?
Consider the Ford Senior Center
The William Ford Senior Activity Center is available for both
hall and pavilion rental.
With a full working kitchen, the spacious and beautiful banquet hall affords many
possibilities
for catered affairs. The hall
seats up to
300 people.
For a more
casual gathering, the outdoor pavilion
provides shelter, lighting and a sound system in an openair setting overlooking the grounds. Because it is a screened
enclosure, the pavilion is perfect for a mild weather gathering and can accommodate up to 100 people.
The Ford Center is located at 6750 Troy, just west of Telegraph Road and just north of Ecorse Road.
For rental fees and more information, contact the City of
Taylor Department of Senior Services at (313) 291-7740.
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Senior Activity Car
d on sale
Card
at Taylor Recr
eation Center
Recreation
Looking for a gift for someone special? What better
than the gift of recreation? Purchase a 2007 Senior
Activity Card for only $25 now at the City of Taylor
Department of
Golf, Parks and
Recreation Office,
22805 Goddard
Road. Senior
citizens (55 and
older) have the
opportunity to
enjoy discounts
throughout the City of Taylor by using this card.
Some of the perks include free swimming year
round, free use of the Recreation Center, Youth
Theater performances, discounts on classes held at
the Ford Senior Center and much more! For more
details, please call (734) 374-3906.
Summer memor
ies
memories
For Senior
y
Seniorss Onl
Only
Classes at the Senior Center
Classes are beginning again at the Ford Senior Center.
Each class is $12 for residents and $24 for non-residents. Most classes last 12 weeks. Some of the leisure
and recreational classes include computer (six weeks),
Tai Chi, exercise, oil painting, strength training with a
personal trainer (six weeks), quilting, stained glass, line
dancing and ballroom dancing. For more information,
call (313) 291-7740 or stop by to pick up a class
brochure.
Winter class registration begins January 2 and classes
will start the week of January 8. Seniors can pick up a
registration form by December 27.
Homestead Tax Help
Beginning January 29 (Mondays only), volunteers at the
Senior Center will again assist senior citizens (65 years
and older) and handicapped individuals with homestead
and home heating tax credits. This is by appointment
only. Appointments will not be taken until tax forms are
available. Do not call for an appointment unless you
have received your 2006 tax form.
AARP Tax Assistance
Taylor seniors Ann
Kowalczyk and
Nino Leone tear up
the polka floor at
the annual Taylor
Senior Day picnic
held August 30.
Beginning February 1, AARP representatives will be at
the Senior Center to help seniors 65 and older with
their state and federal taxes. The hours are 9:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays only. Appointments are
required, but will not be accepted until tax forms are
available. Do not call for an appointment unless you
have received your 2006 tax form.
Breakfast with Rivergate
James Burgett
won a gold
medal in horseshoes while
representing the
Taylor seniors in
the Downriver
Senior Olympics.
Enjoy a free continental breakfast at the Senior Center,
compliments of the Rivergate Complex, a skilled
nursing facility. Staff will be there to serve from 9 to 9:30
a.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. Call (313) 2917740 to sign up.
Hear Clear on Tuesda
ys
uesdays
“Hear Clear” representatives will be at the Senior
Center on the second Tuesday of each month to
provide free hearing aid cleaning and free hearing
evaluations. Stop by and take advantage of this great
opportunity. Hear Clear’s toll-free phone number is 1866-274-7399.
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Leisure Times
Just for YOUth
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arm
The Heritage Park Petting Farm offers a hands-on experience for
the young, or just young at heart, in a unique park atmosphere. A
knowledgeable staff is on hand to assist you and make your visit a
memorable one. The farm is open year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday. The barn is heated in the winter and is a terrific spot to
visit when the kids get cabin fever.
The farm is located on the northeast corner of Northline and Pardee
roads in Taylor. Call (734) 374-5946 for more information on upcoming events, school tours and birthday parties, or visit the Petting Farm web site at www.cityoftaylor.com/pettingfarm.
Special Events at the Farm
It’s special event time at the Petting Farm. Mark your calendar so
you don’t miss out.
Fall Fest at the Petting Farm: October 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event includes craft making, a tractor display and pony rides*
from 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom: October 14 and 15 from noon
to 5 p.m. Take a walk on the wild
side with the return of the Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom exotic animal show and camel rides*. New this
year is the reptile house with over 40
unique and unusual reptiles*.
Everyone’s invited to Battle of the Bands
Cheer for your favorite local band
during a Battle of the Bands from
6 to 11 p.m. October 21 at the Activity Building in Heritage Park. Several bands will compete for a prize.
The bands will be separated into
categories and judged on performance, style and content. The Mayor’s Youth Advisory
Council will run this event and sell refreshments. All
tickets will be sold at the door and cost $7 for adults
and $5 for students and seniors. For more information,
please call (734) 374-4033.
Indoor Winter Swim Sc
hedule
Schedule
Swimming is available at John F. Kennedy High School,
located at 13505 JFK Drive, south of Northline Road.
Open Swimming: Thursday 5 to 7 p.m.; $2 per person; 5 and under free
Senior Swim: Monday and Thursday 3 to 5 p.m.; $1
per person; Senior Activity Card holders free
Water Aerobics: Wednesday 6 to 7 p.m.; $38 per eightweek session
For more information, call the City of Taylor Department
of Golf, Parks and Recreation at (734) 374-3906.
Feed the animals during The “Boo Barn: October 28 and 29
the visit by Whispering from noon to 5 p.m. Visit the “Boo
Barn” with spooky surprises for
Pines.
youngsters. The barn and the animals
will be dressed up for Halloween. Costumes are encouraged!
Winter Br
eak Weeklong Pr
og
Break
Prog
ogrram
Decorate the Farm: November 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Children
who bring a canned good to donate to Gleaners Food Bank will
make crafts to decorate the trees at the farm for the holidays.
The week of February 26-March 2, 2007, coincides with
the pupils’ winter break in the Taylor School District.
The week will be filled with activities such as field trips,
arts and crafts, special presentations and special
guests.
Meet Santa’s Reindeer: December 17 from noon to 5 p.m. is
the biggest event of the year! Have your picture taken with Santa’s
reindeer. Enjoy light refreshments and craft making, and purchase
stocking stuffers at this can’t miss holiday event.
* Additional fees apply for pony and camel rides and admission to
the reptile house.
Once again, the City of Taylor Golf, Parks and Recreation Department will offer the Weeklong Program to
children that are in first through sixth grades.
Registration begins February 5 at the Golf, Parks and
Recreation Office, located at 22805 Goddard Road.
The fee is $75 per child and family discounts are available. Space is limited. Call (734) 374-3906 for more
information.
Par
ks need people; people need par
ks
arks
parks
The City of Taylor Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation
is exploring ways to involve residents and recognize their
efforts. The city appreciates the many “eyes and hands” that
help staff take care of our parks on a daily basis. It is estimated that more than 500,000 people visit Taylor parks each
year. For example, there is one gentleman that walks his
dog in the park each day. He picks up litter in his neighborhood park and he will call the city when he sees something
out of the ordinary that may need staff attention. We could
not exist as a community without all of the volunteers that
help us in our city, schools and churches. Do you have some
time that you would like to devote to keeping our city clean?
Would you be interested in adopting your neighborhood park?
Do you already take care of your park? The city welcomes
your input. Please feel free to call (734) 374-4022 or e-mail
your thoughts to taylornews@aol.com.
Taylor Info
Calendar of Events
OCTOBER
7 – Fall Fest, Heritage Park and the Heritage Park Petting Farm
8 – Dan Yando Performs, Heritage West Mound Church
9-10 – Senior Appreciation Days, Taylor Meadows
10 – Voter Registration Deadline for November 7 General Election
14 – Three-Person Scramble, Lakes of Taylor
14 – Girls Basketball Program Begins – Former Taylor Center High
14-15 – Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom, Petting Farm
21 – Hosta Heyday, Taylor Municipal Complex
21 – Sweetest Day; Dinner for Two Specials, Lake House Grille
21 – Battle of the Bands, Heritage Park Activity Building
21, 27, 28 – “Rocky Horror Show,” Huron High Civic Auditorium
22 – Rise Again Performs, Heritage West Mound Church
22 – Fall Fusion Fashion Show, Lakes of Taylor
24 – Ghost Hunters, Taylor Community Library
26 – Monthly Book Discussion Meeting, Taylor Community Library
28-29 – Boo Barn, Heritage Park Petting Farm
29 – Daylight Savings Time
31 – Safe Halloween, Heritage Park
31 – PBA Halloween Charity Pro-Am, Taylor Lanes
NOVEMBER
1-5 – PBA Motor City Classic, Taylor Lanes
2 – Taylor Sports Hall of Fame Inductions, Taylor Meadows
7 – State General Election
10 – Veterans Day – City of Taylor offices are closed
12 – Handfuls of Purpose, Heritage West Mound Church
17-19 – “A Christmas Carol,” Huron High School Civic Auditorium
21 – Fall Harvest Festival, William Ford Senior Activity Center
23 – Thanksgiving Day: City of Taylor offices are closed
23 – Thanksgiving Buffet, Lakes of Taylor
24 – Day After Thanksgiving: City of Taylor offices are closed
25 – Decorate the Farm, Heritage Park Petting Farm
DECEMBER
2 – Taylor Community Chorus Christmas Concert
2-3 – The Nutcracker, Detroit School for Performing Arts Auditorium
3 – LP Presbyterian Church Choir, Heritage West Mound Church
10 – St. Paul Church of Christ Choir, Heritage West Mound Church
14-15 – “Little Town of Christmas,” Ford Senior Activity Center
16 – Breakfast with Santa, Lakes of Taylor and Taylor Meadows
17 – Meet Santa’s Reindeer, Heritage Park Petting Farm
19 – Seniors Christmas Party, William Ford Senior Activity Center
25 – Christmas Day
25-26 – City of Taylor offices are closed for the Christmas holiday
31 – New Year’s Eve Buffet, Lake House Grille
JANUARY
1 – Happy New Year
1-2 – City of Taylor offices are closed for the New Year’s holiday
2 – Class Registration Begins, William Ford Senior Activity Center
15 – Martin Luther King Day; City of Taylor offices are closed
19-20, 26-28 – “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree,” Huron High
FEBRUARY
10 – Daddy-Daughter Dances, William Ford Senior Activity Center
14 – Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two Specials, Lake House Grille
17 – “The Big Band Ball,” Lakes of Taylor Golf Club
19 – Presidents Day; City of Taylor offices are closed
26 – Winter Break Weeklong Program begins
For a complete, up-to-date list of ongoing events in the
City of Taylor, visit www.cityoftaylor.com/events/
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City of Taylor
Telephone Directory
In Emergencies Only, Dial 9-1-1
Main City Number: (734) 287-6550
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Assessor
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Petting Farm
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Senior Services
Special Events
Taylor Connection
Taylor Hills Compost Site
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Restaurant
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Taylor Sportsplex
Treasurer’s Office
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Other Important Community Numbers
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
taylornews@aol.com
Taylor
Michigan
CITY OFFICIALS
Cameron G. Priebe
Mayor
Mary Ann Rilley
City Clerk
Wayne F. Avery
Treasurer
‘It’
an’
‘It’ss ggrreat to be back in Taylor
ylor,, Michig
Michigan’
In August, former President Bill Clinton returned to Taylor for the first
time since 1996 to address area residents on issues important to the Michigan Democratic Party. The gathering was held in front of the Taylor Police
Station in Cameron G. Priebe Plaza. During his appearance, Mr. Cinton
took time to visit with a number of area residents, inlcuding young Michael
N.P. Geiss, son of City Council Chairman Douglas A. Geiss and his wife
Erika-Marie S. Geiss.
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Editor
CITY COUNCIL
Douglas A. Geiss
Chairman
Jill Brandana
Chairwoman Pro-Tem
Greg Bzura
Jeff Lamarand
Jacklyn Molner
Butch Ramik
Suzanne Weycker
23RD DISTRICT
COURT JUDGES
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Geno Salomone
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