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Sylvan
Lake, MI 48320
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PATRICK'S DAY!
 So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One
theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday
began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the
world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest
observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of
restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a
religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the
traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the
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The 4th annual Sylvan Shuffle will be Saturday, May 12th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. There will be a five-K run, a five-K walk, and a one-K fun run/walk. The event begins and ends at the Oakland County Boat Club, 2350 Ferndale.The entry fee is $18 until May 5th and $20 on race day at the Boat Club from 8:00a.m. to 8:45 a.m. All of those who participate will receive the official Sylvan Lake Shuffle Run/Walk T-shirt! The money that is raised will be put toward the Sylvan Lake parks. Send your entry and fee to:Sylvan Lake Shuffle1786 WoodlandSylvan Lake, MI 48320Anyone wanting to sponsor or help out can contact Michelle or Dan Allread at 248-683-5738 or email Michelle at michlegal@sbcglobal.net.The Sylvan Lake Home and Garden Tour Committee is again holding the City wide garage sale on May 24th, 25th, and 26th. A permit fee of $20.00 will cover the cost for ads in The Oakland Press and the Eccentric newspaper, garage sale signs on Orchard Lake Road, and the list of participants’ addresses at City Hall and the Sylvan Market. The application deadline is May 18th. All proceeds will go toward the Community Center project.It's freezing cold outside, but it's not too soon to start planning for the annual Memorial Day Parade. Meetings will be the first Thursday of each month (February through May) at 6:00 p.m. at Gino's on Cass Lake Road. If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Mel Hagar at 248-875-9773.The Oakland County Boat Club again is sponsoring the annual fireworks display on Tuesday, July 3rd with a rain date of Saturday, July 7th.Daylight Saving Time this year is MARCH 11th, so don't forget to spring forward and set your clocks ahead one hour. Learn more about Daylight Saving Time!Please try not to park your vehicle on the street during the stormy weather. It is very difficult to maneuver the plow trucks around the parked vehicles. Reminder: There is no parking on the streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.When shoveling your driveway, please make sure to shovel the snow to the sides of your driveway. It is both hazardous and illegal to shovel snow into the street, so make sure this does not occur. Also, if you have a sidewalk in front of your house or business, it is your responsibility to make sure it is clear.You are reminded that state law prohibits the use of City roads and the road Right-of-way as well as our City parks.The MDNR, in partnership with DTE Energy Foundation, USDA Forest Service-State, and Private Forestry, the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and the Governor's office, announced a program that allows residents to purchase trees at a significantly lower cost than normally possible. The program is called ROOT, Restoration Of Our Trees. It’s a pilot program designed to assist residents in southeast Michigan’s 21 emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantined counties to replant trees lost to EAB.Sylvan Lake residents can purchase up to two trees per household at a cost of $21 each. The DTE Energy Foundation covers the remaining cost. There are six species to choose from; sugar maple, red maple, little leaf linden, ginkgo, red oak, and tulip trees. The trees are in seven-gallon containers and are six to eight feet tall. Residents that purchase trees will be able to pick them up in April.
To participate in the program, residents will need to contact a local partner. In Oakland County, residents should contact Oakland County MSU Extension (Pontiac) 248-585-0887 or they can check out the state's website for more information by clicking here.
Trees will be sold on a first come first serve basis. The big bonus is that residents do not need to have lost an ash tree to participate.
The Planning Commission meeting and public hearing will be held Tuesday, March 6th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sylvan Lutheran Church. The public hearing will be to receive input on proposed changes to the zoning map and ordinance text. The proposed changes will affect several business properties on Orchard Lake Road. The changes are the first step in incorporating the ideas established in the Master Plan. The regular meeting will immediately follow the public hearing. Tentatively on the agenda will be the continued discussion on the fence ordinance, total lot coverage for residential lots, and parking on residential property. Any input on these items would be appreciated. At the last City Council meeting, Russ Meskin was appointed Planning Commissioner for a three-year term. Thank you Rick Vanker for your several years of service on the Planning Commission.The regular City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 14th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church. On the agenda will be continued discussion to consider allowing leashed dogs at the Community Center and Lakeview parks and an update on the progress of the Community Center Committee. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month.Are you going away for the winter? If so, please notify City Hall and the City will keep a close eye on your home while you are gone. City Hall can also send you your absentee ballot for the election. Also, if nobody will be at your home while you are away, you can save money by having your water shut off. Please call City Hall for details.Assessment notices have been sent to you. If you feel the assessment of your property is incorrect and would like to make an appointment to meet with our Board of Review to request a change please do so by contacting Oakland County Equalization Division, toll-free at 1-888-350-0900, ext. 80768. The board will meet on Monday, March 12th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will also meet on Tuesday, March 13th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2007 assessment notices were mailed at the end of February. The Board of Review will meet at the City Hall in the basement, 1820 Inverness.*On your notice you may have seen differences in the change amount of your assessed values and taxable values. Due to declining sales and reduced market values, your assessed values may have reduced the value of your home. The taxable value has increased according to the inflation rate multiplier. Your taxes are calculated on the “taxable value,” not the assessed value listed on the notice. So why do you have to pay an increase while the value of your house is falling? This is because your taxable value is not as high as the value of your home, the “assessed value”. If you have more questions, please call the number above for further explanation.The Community Center Committee was formed by City Council. It is tasked with assisting our architect in designing a Community Center building that will provide the residents the most and best use and stay within the budget approved by voters last November. They generally meet each Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church. The time and day are subject to change due to the individual members' schedules. If you are interested in attending, we suggest you call City Hall prior to the meeting for the exact time.Please be aware that the police officers are being very strict on enforcing the traffic laws in the City. For everyone's safety, please make sure you follow the speed limit, come to a full and complete stop at all stop signs, and always be aware of residents of all ages jogging or walking.This is a reminder for residents to call in with any ordinance violations you may see. An ordinance hotline has been created for residents to call. You do not have to identify yourself, but we need you to provide an address and description of the problem. Call 248-682-1440 extension 6 after hours. If you have solicitors in your area or that come to your door, or if you see a suspicious person, contact the police immediately by calling 248-681-1911. That will go directly to the West Bloomfield dispatch, day or night, and they will have a Sylvan Lake police officer respond to your call.There will be violation notices and tickets given to anyone violating the City's ordinances. This includes common violations such as:
To see further requirements and forms, click here.
The applications for the boat dock renewals have already been sent out. The renewal fee is $365, and this covers your park registration, ramp key, and park and sports tags. As a reminder for some of the requirements, they are:
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The Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) is a non-profit organization to help protect and improve the health of the Clinton River. The CRWC also wants to assure that the river's natural, economical, and recreational attributes enhance the quality of life for those who are directly affected by it. The CRWC is made up of four full-time and two part-time staff along with a 15-member board of directors. They provide programs in areas of watershed management, such as Stream Leaders, Adopt-A-Stream, River Day, and Clinton Clean-Up Programs. The Clinton River, as some may know, runs through Sylvan Lake. Click here to learn how the CRWC has such an impact on Sylvan Lake.Consider becoming a CRWC Adopt-A-Stream volunteer!!For the 2007 Home and Garden Tour, the tour committee would like to add more gardens. The committee has no specific requirements for the gardens as long as they are pleasant places to be. The Home and Garden Tour will take place on June 16th, 2007. Some homes and gardens have already been chosen. Residents who know of any gardens that would be a good addition to the tour should call Judy Schwanitz.*If you are interested in being a docent (guide) for the 2007 Home and Garden Tour, please call Liz Zubrzycki at 248-738-1192 (home) or at 248-417-1106 (cell).The Sylvan Lake Garden Club was organized in 1939 and has been meeting ever since. Activities include putting on the Ice Cream Social, organizing the Plant Exchange, and working in Memorial Park. This year, several members participated in the garlic mustard pull for the Michigan Nature Association in Davisburg. The meetings feature field trips, speakers, and idea exchanges among members. Some members are very experienced gardeners and others are novices. The club meets on the third Thursday of every month, typically around 1:00 p.m. Members who cannot attend the meetings can still take part in many activities. Anyone interested in joining should call Helen McAllister at 248-682-1082 or email her at helenmcallister@sbcglobal.net.*On March 15th, Janet Macunovich will be speaking at the West Bloomfield Library located on Walnut Lake Road at 1:00 p.m. The topic is "Visualizing Your Garden." There is no charge and light refreshments will be served. The public is invited, but call Helen McAllister right away because seats are limited.The old railroad that is now a trail that goes through Sylvan Lake is part of the Clinton River Trail system. For all of you trail users and enthusiasts, the Clinton River Trail's website is full of news and updated features. It is updated by the Friends of Clinton River Trail (FCRT). Thanks to John Hensler, and FCRT member, the website is getting better and better. For any words of appreciation or any suggestions, please contact John at john@sunkenanchor.comThis library has been ranked one of the top 100 public libraries in the United States. The main branch is located at 4600 Walnut Lake Road. Another branch is Westacres located at 7321 Commerce Road. Feel free to look at their on line programs and services, computer terminals, audio books, and videos. There is no charge for this service. Just provide your driver's license or state I.D. number.Thank you Rick Vanker for your several years of service on the Planning Commission.Please remember that dogs are not allowed in the park. This also means that your dog cannot go into the water. There is an ordinance requiring dogs to be on a leash at all times and the leash cannot exceed six feet. This ordinance is for the safety of everyone in Sylvan Lake.*Be considerate and throw dog waste into the trash, not your neighbor's yard.
A new electronic newsletter for pet lovers, fur-e-tails, has been launched by Sylvan Lake resident Linda Wasche. Every monthly issue contains information and news covering all topics ranging from pet care and nutrition to the latest in pet products and pet lover events. For your FREE subscription contact editor-fur-e-tails@oaklandpetfund.org. All proceeds from fur-e-tails advertising will go to benefit Oakland pet fund, bringing the No-More-Homeless Pets movement to Oakland County.NEW NOOTERS CLUB™ APPARELTEAMS WITH PET SUPPLIES PLUS STORETO PROMOTE PET POPULATION CONTROL
In-store promotions reward customers who promote spay and neuter; get pets fixed
Bloomfield Hills, Mich., December 13, 2006– The wide-eyed dog, cat and rabbit with the capital O’s as eyes provide a comical twist on a serious message that NooterWear, Inc., creators of the NOOTERS CLUB™ brand, and the Bloomfield Hills Pet Supplies Plus store are hoping will get pet owners’ attention.
The store is launching two promotions that will reward pet owners who show their support for pet population control through spay and neuter. “Show us your NOOTERS,” gives customers who purchase a NOOTERS CLUB t-shirt or pet bandanna 10 percent off all purchases each Wednesday. A second promotion, directed to customers with a new holiday puppy or kitten, will run in January 2007 and will present a free NOOTERS CLUB™ t-shirt to anyone showing documentation that their pet has been fixed.
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), each year an estimated 5 to 9 million homeless dogs and cats are euthanized by shelters simply because they are unwanted.
Bloomfield Hills NooterWear, Inc., which began operating in August 2006, is hoping to encourage people to spay and neuter their pets as a means of reducing pet overpopulation with the launch of NOOTERS CLUB™ apparel and gifts. Current items include t-shirts, tote bags, pet bandannas, nightshirts and boxers. The line is quickly expanding to include sweatshirts, tank tops and pet apparel.
A percent of proceeds will go to fund spay and neuter programs starting with Oakland Pet Fund in Oakland County, Michigan.
“Nearly 10,000 animals are euthanized annually in Oakland County, said Deborah Schutt chairperson of Oakland Pet Fund. “Spay and neuter is the most effective way of eliminating unwanted births and also provides health benefits that we would hope every pet guardian would want to provide to their pet. We applaud Nooters Club and the Bloomfield Hills Pet Supplies Plus for their efforts to get the message out.”
All NOOTERS CLUB™ items feature one of three light-hearted cartoons – a dog, cat and rabbit declaring “My Pet’s a member of Nooters Club,” I’m a proud member of NOOTERS CLUB™,” or whimsical sayings like “My dog stops at heavy petting.”“NOOTERS CLUB™ sends a light-hearted message to pet owners about a very serious issue,” said Addy Murphy, franchise owner of the Bloomfield Hills Pet Supplies Plus store. “We want to see every pet go to a good home and know that our customers feel the same way. We are joining with NOOTERS CLUB™ to reward our customers who are responsible pet owners.”
NOOTERS CLUB™designs are the creation of NooterWear, Inc. President Linda Wasche. Wasche is a long-time member of the animal rescue community and co-founder of Oakland PetFund, bringing the No More Homeless Pets Movement to Oakland County. She is the creator and publisher of fur-e-tails, a monthly pet lover e-newsletter produced by Oakland Pet Fund. Wasche also owns and operates LW Marketworks, Inc., a marketing firm she founded 13 years ago. Wasche lives in Sylvan Lake.
“Our shelters are overcrowded with puppies and kittens that will never find homes, so preventing more from being born is essential to solving the problem,” Wasche said. “NOOTERS CLUB™ attempts to draw attention to this message in an entertaining way that we hope will get people’s attention. We are also committed to building awareness about spay and neuter resources for individuals who cannot afford this type of care for their pets.”
NOOTERS CLUB™ products are being sold at the Bloomfield Hills Pet Supplies Plus and through the company’s website at http://www.nootersclub.org/. The company also offers point of purchase support, marketing materials and consulting services to retailers, veterinarians and rescue organizations that that may want to use NOOTERS CLUB™ items for promotions and fund-raising.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has the power to grant variances upon appeal, from the strict application of the zoning ordinance. An appeal may be filed when there is a practical difficulty or hardship preventing the property owner from conforming to the strict letter of the ordinance. The ZBA will consider the request for a variance and determine whether it may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the ordinance.The authority of the ZBA is designed to provide relief to a property owner from an ordinance that is uniquely affecting him/her. The problem the property owner faces must be created by circumstances unique to the property and not shared by surrounding parcels and the problem cannot be self-created. Typically, the following situations must exist:
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