A Taste of Spring - Village of Franklin
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A Taste of Spring - Village of Franklin
SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Franklin Villager Sponsored by the Franklin Community Association VOL. 45, NO. 1 Franklin Community Association 2013 Board Jane Polan, President Kathy Erlich, Vice President Barry Silverman, Secretary Stewart Weiner, Treasurer Michael Seltzer, Past Pres. Members: Al Beke Jesse Polan Norma Pope John Pulker Anna Marie Roediger Ed & Linda Saenz Lori Seltzer Carla Sledge Spring This year’s FCA Taste of Spring featured residence: The home of Lori and Van Conway. Franklin Villager The Franklin Villager is sponsored by the Franklin Community Association and sent to all residents of the Village. Send your information to: Franklin Villager Editor Michelle Delacourt 607 W. Oakridge St. Ferndale, MI 48220 Cell: 248.515.1448 Fax: 248.855.6917 Email: sheldel@comcast.net FCA Editor, Michael Seltzer Email: mike@skmmarketing.com Fax: 248.855.0227 27160 Scenic Drive Franklin, MI 48025 A Taste of it’s time for the franklin spring party! A Taste of Spring Wine & Dine, sponsored by the Franklin Community Association, will be held Saturday, June 1 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the magnificent home – and fantastic grounds – of Lori and Van Conway, 32845 Whatley, Franklin. This year’s event features a delicious strolling dinner catered by Chef Carl of the Market Basket, sumptuous wines by Bella Vino Fine Wine & Spirits, and valet parking. This annual celebration of spring is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with neighbors and make new friends, all in a beautiful Franklin home. The event is for Franklin residents and their friends – you do not need to be a Franklin resident to participate! Tickets, $50 each, are available at the Market Basket, Yanke Design, the Franklin Grill and the Village Boutique. Contact Anna Marie Roediger at 248.496.3797 or amr@realtor.com to purchase tickets or for more information. Hope to see you there! Letter President’s Franklin Cares Franklin shines during every season: the leaves and cider mill in the fall, the sledding hill and decorations in the winter, the spring blossoms and busy baseball fields in the spring, but personally I think Franklin is at its brightest during the summer when the FCA is in full swing. Join us Wednesday evenings in July and August for the Music on the Green Concerts that we support, as well as the Movies on the Green we sponsor. Starting on May 19, Sundays are special as well. The Franklin fresh farmer’s market, Market on the Green, returns to Franklin. Produce, flowers, breads, cakes, candies, art, music and more on the Village Green Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special Community Gathering for Franklin Seniors Please plan on joining us at our Taste of Spring Wine and Dine on June 1. Strolling dinner, wine tasting, valet, and a beautiful home – come with your friends for a wonderful evening. Our thanks and appreciation to our generous hosts Lori and Van Conway. All villagers are invited. Please rsvp to Jane Polan 248.626.2231. Enjoy a chance to meet and greet new and old Franklin Villagers, as well as get an opportunity to share and receive information about vital everyday issues. Franklin: All About Community The Village is aware that there may be some older residents who need extra help to remain living in their homes. If you know residents or neighbors that could use occasional assistance, can you spare some time and help them? Think of offering to help with simple chores like taking out the garbage, changing a ceiling light bulb and other minor home maintenance. If you are a senior who could use a bit of help, or a volunteer willing to help, please let us know. On Labor Day, September 2 we celebrate our 69th Round Up family fair and summer’s end celebration. AND, if you haven’t already done so, please support the FCA with your membership dues. We are always open to new ideas – many have been included in this newsletter. Please share your thoughts about how to make Franklin even better. Just email me at J5Polan@aol.com. Jane Polan FCA President Please join us for coffee, tea and treats at the Kreger House – the lovely historic home next to the Village Office on Friday, May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. The facility is barrier free. Joan Israel at 248.851.2478 or Jane Polan at 248.626.2231 Franklin is all about community! Franklin Whittling Club The Franklin Whittling Club meets the first Monday of each month year ‘round from 7 to 8 p.m. at the gazebo. No experience necessary. Begins May 19 Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local Food, Art and Music Walk, Run or Strut on Over! Join Us for the Fifth Annual Franklin Community House Event, June 8 A fantastic time was had by all at last year's events – so come on out for the fun again! Please join us on Sat., June 8 for the fifth annual 5K run, walk, strut your mutt and pancake breakfast to raise money to restore the 1860s Kreger Farm buildings for use as the Franklin Community Center. New this year is a kids’ run, where everyone to cross the finish line gets a kite! New this year is a KIDS’ RUN! At the finish line, every kid receives a kite! The run, walk and strut begin at 8:00 a.m. on Carol Street in front of the Community Center (Kreger House). The pancake breakfast will take place at the fire station from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Register for the run, walk & strut your mutt on www.active.com or see our website for a registration form. No reservations required for the breakfast. For additional information, visit our website at www.kregerhouse.org. Memorial Day Service at the Franklin Cemetery Civil War Cemetery Tour The Franklin Cemetery Association invites you and your family and friends to join them in this annual salute to veterans on Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Special tribute will be paid to World War II veterans in an old-fashioned, patriotic service filled with music and inspiration for young and old. After the war, a soldier could apply for a disability pension. He had to show support that his disability occurred during the service. Fellow comrades, physicians, neighbors and friends would testify on his behalf. Over 250 veterans of wars dating back to the War of 1812 are laid to rest and honored in our beautiful, historic cemetery. Franklin Boy Scout Troop #1699, the Franklin Memorial Day Band, and other volunteers join to make this a special service. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and your best singing voice! On Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m., you can hear their stories. We’ll meet at the gate on Scenic Drive. The cost is $10. If you have a loved one currently serving in the military you would like to have remembered during the ceremony, please e-mail their name and service information to Cemetery Director Judy Meade, Franklincemetery@comcast.net. 3 Notes Neighbor Music and Movies on the Green Mark your calendars for our Music on the Green concerts, coming in July! July 17: Who Cares, July 24: Steve King & the Dittlies, July 31: Royce & Jenn Band. Don’t miss the fun! Movies on the Green will run July 31, August 7 and August 14. Stay tuned – movies to be announced! Cable Board is Here to Help Have any questions or unresolved issues with your cable provider? The Birmingham Area Cable Board can help – and even intercede on your behalf! We welcome all complaints, comments or suggestions. First, contact your provider directly (and keep meticulous notes). If issues are not resolved, submit your concerns online at www.birminghamareacableboard.org or call our new Executive Director, Cathy White at 248.336.9445 for assistance. New Tennis Court Signs New signs adorn the Franklin tennis courts. The courts are for the enjoyment of Franklin residents. When playing, please read and comply so all can enjoy the courts. These tennis courts are owned and maintained by the Franklin Community Association (FCA) for use by Franklin residents. Maintenance is paid for by FCA dues paying members. Non-Villagers are asked to leave the court when residents are waiting to play. Residents, please limit playing time when other village residents are waiting. Franklin Garden Walk The Franklin Garden Club is presenting “Gardens in Peaceful Harmony” on Wednesday, June 12. The event will include: • Garden walks: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Adult Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. • Made in Michigan Artisan Market on the Village Green: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For ticket information or other questions, please email: franklingardenwalk@gmail.com or call 248.851.1066 or visit www.franklingardenclub.org 4 Like us on Facebook! Franklin Garden Walk Franklin Baseball League Franklin Baseball In Full Swing Opening Day was a bit hit with an appearance from the Detroit Tigers’ Paws and the National Anthem sung by Karen Newman. Adult Softball Pick-Up Please join us for adult softball pick-up games Tuesday evenings starting in June. Stop by Kaline Field at 7 p.m. (closest to the gazebo). Bring a mitt and a smile! The Matthew Bittker Foundation Invitational Baseball Tournament The Matthew Bittker Foundation will be conducting, in conjunction with the Franklin Baseball League, the third annual Invitational Baseball Tournament Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 21-23, 2013 on FCA and Franklin Community Church fields. Please join in the fun. Any questions, please contact Allan Bittker at 248.765.9020. New Bench Honors Mark Jahnke In memory of Mark Jahnke, village leader, family man, avid fan and friend to many, the Franklin Community Association has placed this Tiger stadium seating bench along the third base line at Kaline field for all to enjoy Mark’s favorite spot in our Village park, and to honor his memory. Library Corner Children’s Programs Summer Story Times Tuesday evenings, June 11 - August 27, 7:00 p.m. Join us each Tuesday evening beginning June 11 for family story times. Every week there will be stories and an accompanying craft. Looking for the perfect book? This is a great opportunity for one on one time with the librarian. For up to date information about library programs check our website at www.franklin.lib.mi.us or two titles and hopefully we’ll all go home with a new list of reading material. Registration is required for this program so we have food for all. Summer Reading Programs Sign-up begins Monday, June 10 All summer reading programs are sponsored by a generous donation from the Friends of the Franklin Library. Exotic Animals Invade Library Thursday, June 20, 7:00 p.m. A Science Alive Biologist will be here at the Franklin Public Library along with a collection of exotic critters. You will learn all about the animals and have an opportunity for hands-on contact with live animals. This program is perfect for the whole family. Registration is required for this program. The theme for children this year is “Dig Into Reading.” The more hours you read the more prizes you can win. Once again this year we will have our candy jar. For every milestone you reach you get one guess at how much candy is in the jar. The person with the correct guess will be awarded the candy jar at our reading wrapup party. Everyone who signs up for the summer reading program will be invited to the wrap-up party. Make Your Own Garden Stepping Stone Thursday, July 11, 7:00 p.m. This year for our annual summer art project we will make stepping stones that you can use to decorate any outdoor space. We will have all the supplies to make a stepping stone. All you need to bring is your creativity and some patience as the stone hardens over a two day period. Teens, “Beneath the Surface.” For every book you read you can enter your name in the weekly drawing. This year we will have Barnes and Noble gift cards, Starbuck’s gift cards, i-Tunes and Farmhouse Coffee gift cards. Join us, along with the adult readers for our wrap-up party in August. Adult Programs Book Group Thursday, May 30, 7:00 p.m. Join Adele Robbins as she facilitates the discussion of our next book Flight Behavior, by Barbara Kingsolver. “Kingsolver's riveting story concerns a young wife and mother on a failing farm in rural Tennessee who experiences something she cannot explain, and how her discovery energizes various competing factions – religious leaders, climate scientists, environmentalists, politicians – trapping her in the center of the conflict and ultimately opening up her world.” All are welcome to the discussion. Summer Picnic and Book Suggestions Wednesday June 12, 6:30 p.m. Our adult summer reading program “Groundbreaking Reads,” fast approaches. Register for the program, read a book a week and have a chance at wonderful prizes. BUT WHAT’S TO READ? Get some help from your friends as we dine on the lawn (food’s on us!) and talk about our favorite reads. Come prepared to recommend one Calling all adult readers – “Groundbreaking Reads.” Join our summer reading program and win fabulous prizes. Every time you read a book enter your name in our bi-weekly drawing to win a Barnes and Noble gift card or a Farmhouse Coffee gift card. Also all those registered for the program will be invited to our wrap-up party in August. For more information or to preregister for any programs, please call the library at 248.851.2254 Book Sale to Benefit the Library Over 60 new books have been added to the bookcase at the Farmhouse Coffee and Ice Cream Shop. All sales benefit the Franklin Library. From Fifty Shades of Gray to The Help (in both hardcover and paperback), The Paris Wife to Patterson’s recent Zoo, Wines of the World and Lidia’s Italian American Table…Ramona and Arthur, and a great book on bugs…the complete #1 Ladies Detective Agency, a tiny book on dinosaurs and a huge book called Mouse. Stop by, get an ice cream – or a hot chocolate or coffee and buy a book or two to benefit the Franklin Public Library. 5 Franklin Police & Mobile Watch 2013 Village Crosswalks Franklin Mobile Watch Report Many Franklin residents and visitors have noticed the new signs in our three downtown crosswalks which instruct motorists to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. With regard to crosswalks, here’s some general information you may find useful: According to the Michigan State Police, when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, more than 80 percent of the time the pedestrian is killed or seriously injured. In Michigan, more than 100 pedestrians die each year. Most of these deaths occur between 6 p.m. and midnight, with many fatalities occurring when pedestrians cross the roadway somewhere other than at an intersection. That’s why it’s important to wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight when walking at night or in the early morning. • A resident received a call from someone claiming to be her son. Said he was arrested for drunk driving in another state and his attorney would call for bail money to be sent via moneygram. Someone did call claiming to be his attorney and requested $2,700 for bail and $2,500 to repair a telephone pole damaged. None of this was true. The Michigan Motor Vehicle Code Section (MMVC) 257.612 (ii) states: ...Vehicular traffic shall yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. Additionally, bicyclists have the same rights and rules as motorists and must also yield to pedestrians lawfully in the roadway. Pedestrians have the right-ofway when actively crossing in an un-signalized crosswalk (like the three in Franklin). There is no requirement that vehicle traffic must stop for a crosswalk, unless there are pedestrians in the crosswalk. Because motorists may not always see pedestrians entering crosswalks, it is strongly recommended that if using the crosswalk, eye contact with the drivers be made before crossing in front of them. As a pedestrian, you should never assume that the vehicle driver can see you. Finally, if you are walking along the roadway, it is best to walk facing traffic so as to be able to see oncoming traffic clearly. Thank you! — Chief Dan Roberts 6 SPRING As always, please be on the lookout for any types of scams! • A n owner arrived home at 6:00 pm, found the front door kicked in. The master bedroom ransacked, jewelry and cash missing. The scene was processed – no witnesses. • A n engagement ring said to be worth a significant sum was to be returned to the groom-to-be. It was reportedly placed in a box under a rock on the porch. When retrieved, the box was not found. • A home invasion of an unoccupied house occurred. A back basement window broken – alarm went off, electronics, TV, etc. taken. The Police believe suspects knocked on doors of surrounding homes to determine easy target. A vehicle with 2 occupants was seen in the area. The suspect was reported to be well-dressed man – wearing a suit-coat, tie and a sweater vest. Though burglary numbers are down this year compared to last year, Franklin Police Chief, Dan Roberts, encourages all to pay particular attention to vacant homes or homes for sale in our neighborhoods. Lastly, it’s that time of year again when spring clean-ups occur. Although we trust those reputable companies that provide these services for us all, there are unfortunately a few, probably not actually providing service to homes in our village, who try to take advantage of wooded lots, open lots and even vacant properties for sale and illegally dump yard waste. Should you see anything of this nature, call the Franklin Police and they will check it out. Trust me… your neighbor’s lawn service isn’t dumping the yard waste back onto their property! They are dumping. Call the Police. Make a Difference... Join the Mobile Watch A vigilant and vibrant Mobile Watch can make a difference. You should consider joining your neighbors on the Franklin Village Mobile Watch. Contact Membership Chair, Madeline Haddad at 248.855.3390 or the Franklin Police at 248.626.9672 for more information on how to join. Alternatively, come to our next meeting. Last Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Franklin B to Z! You don’t have to look far to find it in Franklin! Did you know that our Village Center has everything you need from B to Z? It is home to 27 GREAT businesses -- 12 of which are some of the best small retail merchants in the area. They include: Bead Works, Deja Vu Designer Resale, Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream, The Franklin Grill & Tavern, Franklin Village Boutique, Glamour Puss, Love Child, Market Basket, Party Girls, So Zen Designs, Yanke Designs, and Zieben Mare. For your health and beauty needs, be sure to check out Fitness Driven, Linda Gee Beauty, Smile Builders, Village Pilates, and Wright & Zelazny, DDS. Need a photographer? Gorback Studio of Photography is the best! To top it off, our Village Center is also home to Comerica Bank, Cranbrook Realty, Faintuck, Shwedel, & Wolfram Law Offices, Franklin Auto Service, Franklin Cleaners, Fritz & Friends Metalsmithing, Perlmutter-Freiwald Interior Design, Village Tailoring, and Weaver & Young Law offices. Like we said.... everything you need from B to Z! Thanks again for ALL your support of the Village Center! it is indeed a precious asset for the Village as a whole. www.mainstreetfranklinmi.com Franklin Ideas Franklin residents were asked what they would like to see happen in the Village, and here are some responses. Some have been addressed, some are in the works and a few will be considered for the future. If you have any additional suggestions, please email to FCA President Jane Polan: J5polan@aol.com. • Have a flea market in the barn on Sundays when the Farmer’s Market is on the Green. • Get togethers for senior citizens. • More trash cans along Franklin. • More benches in the park area where Franklin residents can purchase the bench and put a plaque on it with family name or in memory of a loved one. • Off-leash dog hours. • Community garden, compost sounds interesting. • Isn’t it about time that we living in Franklin would have access to our cell phones? • Regravel walking trail and groom wider. • Sidewalk on Franklin all the way to the Franklin border (12.5 Mile/Northwestern). • Extend the sidewalk on Franklin Road, or put a sidewalk on 13 Mile Road. • Landscape and plant flowers by gazebo and add anti-slip treads to stairs. • More updated/new playground equipment. • Sidewalks, sidewalks, sidewalks! • Have the DSO perform at the Music on the Green? • Dance performers for the Village. • A squeegee roller for tennis courts when they are wet • Photo opportunity spots either with garden plantings/ historical markers/signs. • A small nature walking path along River off 14 Mile Road between Cresswood and the Business District. • Tennis court backboard. 7 2013 Franklin Community Association Annual Dues Paid List Not sure if you’ve joined? Email Carla (our membership chair) at: carlasledge@aol.com. Abarius, Michael/Laura Agosta, Paul and Naski, Cynthia Agron, Carolyn/Jerold Ajluni, Linda Al-Azem, Imad Aldrich, Scott & Meghan Allison, Michael/Dayna Alpiner, Neal Alterman, Edward/Kari Alvin, Jerry/Mitzi Abrams, Henry/Wendy Andahazy, Janice Angileri, Joseph/Julie Ashinger, Franklin/Phyllis Atwood, Donald/Sue Auchterlonie, Marilyn Banacki, Walter/Mary Bar-Levav/Edelson Barnes, Patricia/Glenn Bartoi,Christian/Marla Bassey, Jamie/Kenneth Batra, Sanjay & Deanne Bauer, Craig/Alana Becker, Gisela Beke, Al/Margaret Berman, Dana Berris, Ronald/Margaret Beznos, Maurice/Lois Binder, Suzanne Bishop, Ken Blank, Andy/Beth Bodagh, Raymond/Alice Bohnenstiehl, Ray/Sandra Bono, Peter/Amy Brakeman, Randall/Arlene Branhan/Lakeisa Brassfield, Michael/Eva Brehm, Michelena Bridges, Jill/Peter Brode, Rick Broder, Winifred Brooks-Fava, Catherine Brown, Enid Brown, Martin Brundirks, Donald/Patricia Cairgle, Roderick/Thomas, Michelle Calmidis, Yani Campbell/Kay Campbell/Kelley Carrico, Robert/Patricia Carswell, Lorraine/MacKenzie, Darcy Cestar, V.E. Chaldecott, Lance/Dena Cherkasky, Janice/Richard Cohen, Gerald/Karen Cohen, Ronald/Linda Cohen/Steven/Susan Colton, Michael/Michelle Colucci, David/Shannon Cottingham, Denise Cottingham, Denise Couger, William/Laura Couvreur, Tom Coyer, Brian/Ruhlman, Lynn Critzer, Rex/Deborah Crompton, Scott/Sue Crowley, Mark/Barbara Cuddohy, Mary Cueny, Patti/Burke Cupidore, Calvin/Cherise Dabich, Sam/Shirley Damman, Lisa/Marc Darwish, Tim/Barbara Darmon, Jacques/Elaine Davies, Geoffrey/Joanne Davis, Kerry/Maxine Davis, Lewis/Miriam Deleeuw, Patricia/Paul Dembs, Ryan/Lindsay Demery, Beck Denison, Walter/Kathleen Deutchman, James/Cathy Dickinson/Thomas and Michele Shoha Dimon, Cain/Karin Dimitroff, Phyllis Dishell, Don/Elissa Dishell, Gail Dolega, Lauren Downing, Mark/Nena Dumas, Beth/Jeffrey Dunn, Jan/Marc Dunstone, John/Elizabeth Eburuche, Reginald Edelson, Gayle/Alan Eickhoff, Edward/Hisala, Michael Eisenberg, Scott/Mindy Ellenbogen, Richard/Gail Emery, Sean Enguehard, Janet Ernst, Judy/Stephen Ettinger, David/Connie Evans, James/ Diangelo, Deborah/ Burke, Darlene Ewing, Paul/Mary Sue Ewing, Stephen/Jeannie Fayolle, Sharon/Glen Featherstone, Bruce/Sabrina Ferguson, Robert/Debra Fershtman, Julie File, Susan/Scott Finn, Thomas & Ellen Finnicum, William/Mariah Fisher, Bruce/Laurie Fisher, Myda Fishman, Patrick Flannery, Stephen/Victoria Fletcher, Sidney/Joyce Forbes, Ivan Frank, Alan/Ann Franklin Cleaners Franklin Community Church Franklin Garden Club Franklin Partners Frederick, Charlie Frederick, Jeff/Gail Freedman, Eric French, Jane Frick, Mark/Leslie Fritz and Friends, LLC Gale, Rebecca Gannes, Deborah/James Gans, Beth Garon, Lori Gasperarian, Susan/ Bolerjack, Stephen Gedwill, Michael/Eugenie Gell, James/Vera Gershenson, Bruce/Suzy Gerson, Byron/Dorothy Ghrist, Mrs. Fred Gilbert, Daniel/Jennifer Gilvydis, Jaunutis/Dalia Goldberg, Barbara Goldman, Marvin (Goldman Foundation) Goldstein, Andrew/Julie Goodman, Harold/Evelyn Goodman, Mark/Terri Goodman, Rob/Jodi Gorback, Faye/Benjamin Gordon, Brian/Julie Gordon, Marvin/Sylvia Gordon, Susan/Robert Goren, Steven/Eva Gorski, Andrea Graves, Gail Green, David/Amy Green, Peter/Marilyn Greenberg, Dan/Illana Greidanus, Stuart/Kim Gross, Carl/Kristen Grossman, David Gruskin, Michael/Laura Gut, Adam or Corey Gutman, Stephen/Barbara Hackert, Paul/Pamela Haddad, George/Madeline Haddad, Terri/Albert Hailey, J./Barbara Halliburton, Marc/Tringali Hamilton, Robert/Dannielle Hammerle, Robert/Molly Hampson, Sadie Hanson, Jason/Kathleen Hargrave, Phil/Chris Harrison, Margaret Harryvan, Daan/Eileen Harvill, Monte/Karol Havis, Alan/Carol Heisel, Michael/Julie Herman Richard/Deborah Tyner Hertzler, Jack/Dorthie Hiller, James/Margaret Hinga, James/Lynnette Hirschberg, Natalie Holiday, John/Mary Ellen Hooberman, Paul/Carol Hook, Kevin/Linda Horowitz, Jay/Michelle Horst, H. Mathilda Horton, Shelia Howard, Steve/Diana Howell, Mathew, Wagner, Julie Huda School and Montessori Hudson, Charles/Patricia Hughes, Brian Hurlbert, Heath/Kathy Ingersoll, William/Leslie Inwald, Jay/Joan Israel, Kenneth/Joan Iverson, Nathan/Mary Jacob, Connie Jacob, James/Denise Jacob, Linda/Andy Jacob, Susan/Michael Jacobs, Judy/Bill Jahnke, Sharon Johnson, David/Sue Kafri, Zyad Kahn, Ellen Kahn, Neil/Susan Kaminski, Michael Kaplan, Lige/Meghan Karrumi, Angela Kassab Krueger/Nancy Kassab, Gabe Kaufman, Joseph/Judith Kaza, Ramesh Keais, Garrett/Kathleen Keller, Geraldine Keller, James & Linda Keller, Paul/Jacquelyn Kellert, Arthur/Linda Kelly, Kevin/Vicki Kerr, Rita Ketai, James/Sherri Khan, Mahmood/Patricia Kidd, Gil/Susan Klein, Mitchell/Carol Knicely, Solomon/Cathy Knox Gay, Karen/Joseph Kochensparger, Jim/Ruth Kopelman, Jeffrey & Sandy Koslowski, Richard Kovachevich, Kevin/Danielle Krasnick, Neal/Sarah Krause, Sherwood Kue, Ace/Mimi Kutzen/Harrison Lake, John/Diane Lamott, Bill/Ann Lampertius, James & Marguerite Lemos, Stephen/Heather Lerman, Freda/Joel Levin, Richard/Karen Levine, Arthur & Charmley Levine, Barry/Sheila Lincoln, Rebecca/Scheinfield, Adam Lieder, Karl/Suzanne Llope, Richard/Virginia London, Lisa Lorey, Eric/Andrea Madgy, David/Lezlie Madhavan, Arti Mali, Hari/Aimee Man, Ching & Eileen McCormick Martin, Harold Martin, Robert/Kelly Martz, Sally/William Masko, David & Margaret Attridge Matz, Steven/Sandra Mathog, Robert/Deena Maxey, Alecia/Thomas McClow, Roger/Suzanne McComas, Alice/Gregory McDonald, R. Hunter/Christine McIntyre, Alice/Leo McNeal, Anthony/Charlene McQueen, Patrick/Kasey Melekian, Charles/JoAnn Miller, Ronald/Joan Minns, Spencer/Linda Moenck, Dean/Judy Moffat, Robert/Dianna Mondry, Ira & Gail Mong, Britta/Todd Morrison, Gary/Elise Morrow, Eva/Tom Morse, Stephen/Barbara Moss, Bruce/Patricia Mularoni, E. Clarence Murdoch, William/Amanda Myers, Lynn Naik,Shreepad Neumann, Beverly Nepa, Shelly/Tom Newman, Joel/Viola Novak, Eric/Linda Nucian, Joshua Nusbaum, Robert Ohm, Mark Olson, Rick/Mara Lee O’Neill, Timothy Orley, Marcie/Rob Owens, John Pappas, Edward/Laurie Pepper, Jay/Susan Petrulis, V.L. Phillips, William/Sandra Pikulas, Catherine Pitzer, Steve/Carin Plotkin, Carol/Arthur Plotnick, Evelyn Polan, Jane/Jesse Pollack, Edward/Lee, Fiona Pollack, Edward/Lee, Fiona Pont, Nelson Dr./Norma Pont, Lloyd/Chris Pope, Norma/John Porter, Richard/Judith Potocsky, Howard/Lauren Potoczak, Henry/Betty Prost, Verity Pullen, Jeff/Katie Pullman, Tom/Lisa Quansarano, Paul Raimi, Leonard Ramirez, Beatrice Rashid, Charles Ratola, John/Veronica Reame, Ron/Nancy Reiners John/Marcy Fisher Reinhart, Charles/Anne Rende, Don/Lynda Richter, Kristen/Jan Ringstad, George Jr. Rivera, Vic & Lucy Rivers, Emanuel Roberts, Brett Roberts, Daniel/Virginia Roberts, David/Jane Roberts, Deb/Gary Robins, Barbara F. Robinson, Shirley Ann Robinson, Warren/Davida Rogers, Darryl Rogers, Gifford/McIlnay, Sharon Rollo, Judy/William Roomian, Manning Rosenburg, David/Jennifer Rosenthal, Steve/Deb Rotter, Steven/Lisa Rouquet, Jerome/Florence Rovinski, Michael & Kimberly Rowe, Richard/Virginia Ruby, Richard Ruhlman, Lynn Sachs, Thomas/Joyce Saad, June Saenz, Edward/Linda Saha, Jagneswar/Kamla Sampson, Norma Samuels, Gary/Gayle Samuelson, Ann Saoud, Michel Saulson, Marjorie/Saul Saulson, Michelle/Eli Sayed, Abdullah/Esha Scheifele, Hudson/Marilyn Schiano, Dominic/Cindy Schreiber, Harold Schultheiss, Wade/Judith Schultz, Stanley/Judith Schultz, Strauss Schuster, Adam or Joseph Schwartz, Alan/Sandra Schwartz, Bennett/Sharon Schwartz, Brooke/Bruce Schwarzer, Judith Segal, Laura Segal, Scott/Michelle Seltzer, Michael/Lori Sessink, Warren/Patty Shaye, Marc Sheffield, Ronald/Nancy Shulman, Joseph/Baylee Silverman, Jennifer/Paul Silverman, Sandy/Barry Simas, Donna Sircus, Scott, Linda Sklar, Harriet/Manuel Sklar, Robert & Brenda Moskovitz Sledge, Willie/Carla Slof, Randy/Paula Sluder, Thomas/Geraldine Smart, Thomas & Valerie Smith, Robert Smith, Scott/Yeimy Smith, Stephen/Melissa Jones Solomon, Ernest Solomon, Steven/Laurine Sosin, Anita/Ralph Stein, William/Deborah Stern, Scott/ Lisa Stewart, Nancy Stowe, Robert Stromar, A. Stulberg, Roberta/Harold Stutz, Sidney & Barbara Sullivan, Patrick/Amy Taylor, Jeffrey/Elizabeth Teets, Micah/Lisa Thayer, Nancy/Russell Tredwell, Jay Trosch, Richard/Leah Turner, Mike/Ferri, Lynn Tuksal, Carmina Urban, Thomas/Andrea Vale, Milind/Agjali Valesano, Ronald/Marilyn Vangrinsven, Gerald/Elspeth Vemuri, Babu/Lalitha Von Ende, Mike/Bev Wagnitz/Sullivan Walker, Andrew/Willa Walsh, John/Sharon Wasvary, Harry/Rebecca Watters, Joyce/Jerry Weiner, S. Evan/Gwen Weiner, Stewart Weinger, Jeff, Mary Kate Weisman, Gary/Lisa Wiener, Joseph/Judith Wilkie, Robert/Jill Williams, Shallamar Wilson, Susan Winterson, D.G Wittstock, Nancy Wolman, Jonathan/ Lamm, Deboråh Wood, John/Constance Wood, Kathryn Wright & Zelazny DDS Yanke Designs Yeaton, Jack Zack, Harvey Zack, Marla Zerafa, Kenneth/Gorica Ziff, Marjorie/Steve Many thanks to everyone listed for their 2013 dues payments received as of this printing. Your annual dues go a long way to help fund all the great services and events the FCA offers, such as the Labor Day Round-Up, the Franklin Villager, Mobile Watch, Franklin Village Directory...just to name a few! If your name does not appear here, your payment may have crossed in the mail; if you haven’t sent yours, please do so today! $40 check made payable to: FCA, c/o Carla Sledge, 24550 N. Cromwell, Franklin, MI 48025. Franklin Community Association P.O. Box 250046 Franklin, MI 48025 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID SOUTHFIELD, MI PERMIT NO. 42 POSTMASTER: Dated material. Please deliver promptly. S ave t he D a t e The Franklin Spring Party! Taste of Spring Wine and Dine Saturday, June 1 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. See pg. 1 for details The FCA Invites You! Have you joined the Franklin Community Association yet? We bring you the Round Up on Labor Day, summer movies and concerts on the green, mow the grass, resurface the tennis court – lots of things that keep our community enjoyable for all! To join, if you have not already done so, please send in your 2013 dues ($40), payable to The Franklin Community Association, c/o Carla Sledge 24550 N. Cromwell Dr., Franklin, MI 48025. Not sure if you’ve joined? Contact Carla at: carlasledge@aol.com. Stay in the Franklin Loop Over 600 Villagers receive “Going On in Franklin” emails...concert and movie dates, FCA events, merchant updates...and so much more! If you would like to be added to the list, or need to change your email address, please notify FCA President Jane Polan at: J5Polan@aol.com to get these helpful neighbor updates!