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Accessorizing Your Lakefront

Boat Safety

06 His & Hers Lakefront Accessorizing11 Boat Safely This Summer13 How to Choose the Right Life Jacket15 55th Annual Detroit Boat Show

19 May Monthly Calendar21 Lake Orion Farmers’ Market 22 May Recipe24-25 Port of Call: Cass Lake27 Oakland County Moms31 Boredom Busters46 Lake Levels

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The Anything Goes Fashion Show with

Oakland County MomsBrian Lee Stapleton, Copyright 2013.


It’s that time of year again- the birds are chirping, the grass is one good rain away from needing a mow, and you’re heading to your shed to take all of your lawn accessories out of storage. Before you unpack that cracked birdbath and begin your an-nual battle with your ancient charcoal grill, consider instead making this the year YOUR yard is the one everyone else envies and do some much-need-ed upgrading.

For Him

Choosing Your New GrillWhen purchasing a grill for your

lakefront, it’s important to take into consideration a variety of factors. Some things to look at include the size of location for grilling, the number of people your home typically hosts, the types of food cooked, child-safety options, overall price and style.

Some grills that are higher priced have features like stainless steel, easy-to-use upgrades, warrantees, stylish designs and more- but that doesn’t always equate to better performance. Before purchasing, consider which features are important to you, famil-iarize yourself with the grill’s perfor-mance and research customer reviews.

According to Consumer Reports, Char-Broil, Kenmore and Weber account for more than 50 percent of gas-grill sales overall. These brands can be good jumping-off points for consumers who are looking for quality benchmarks.

Some Recommendations:Gas GrillsCheapest, less than $250Look at Broil-Mate Reddi-Bilt 15516

Mid-range, less than $1,000Look at Weber Genesis E-330An under $500 option: Dyna-Glo Smart Space Living 30,000 BTU-2-Burner Propane Gas Grill

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Charcoal GrillsCheapest, under $100- Weber 741001 Silver One-Touch 22-1/2-Inch Kettle Grill

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Purchasing a Fire PitWhen choosing the perfect fire pit

for your backyard, there are several things to consider. First, determine the size of the fire pit your outdoor space can accommodate. Fire pits come in a variety of dimensions, ranging from large, relatively permanent units to smaller, lighter, more mobile pits, usually of the bowl variety. If your yard is smaller, or you have a tenden-cy to frequently change your mind, then a moveable bowl would allow the portability necessary to suit your needs. If you’re looking for a more stationary option, consider one of the larger table-like versions.

Next, consider the type of fuel you’d like your fire pit to require. The majority of fire pits burn wood or use propane, and both have their pros and cons. Wood-burning can save money and smell authentic, but propane, or gas-burning pits, often provide a better aesthetic and come without the fuss of lighting, main-taining and cleaning up a traditional wood fire.

If your yard is your oasis, then the look of your fire pit will be a substan-tial deciding factor. The materials used to construct the pit can alter the aesthetic of the pit considerably. Steel, tile, stone, copper- the variety of options allow your fire pit to match your existing décor seamlessly. Check out Mulligan’s Landscape & Garden Center in White Lake for all your fire pit needs, or visit their website at www.mulliganlandscaping.com.

For Her

Plant Mapping for Your Yard

Purchasing flowers that not only brighten your yard, but are practical

and easy to maintain, can be a seemingly impossible task. It’s important to not just plant flowers and trees that look good and hope for the best. The quality of the soil, abundance of sunlight and shade, accessibility to water, and the plant’s vulnerability to animal and insect damage are all factors that need to be consid-ered carefully.

Determining the makeup of your yard begins with a soil test. Home testers are sold at most

home improvement stores and are relatively simple to use. Once you’ve established the various pH levels around your yard, you can begin to eliminate certain species of plants based on their acidity preferences.

Establishing your yard’s sunlight and shade pattern can be a bit trickier. Those in the know recommend cre-ating a shade map to avoid the often inaccurate assumption that seeing sun means an area is more sunny than shady and vice versa. To map your yard’s shade, first allot a day where you will be home to monitor the sun’s progression over your yard. It is necessary to take visual measurements at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., so you will need to be at home during those times.

Begin your map by drawing the basic forms of the buildings and major trees, bushes, etc. - anything in your yard that produces shade. Choose four different colors to represent each time of day and sketch the shapes created by the shade at each of the

incremented hours. Since the shade varies throughout the seasons, it’s rec-ommended that you create different maps for March, June and September to get the best possible understanding of your yard’s shade patterns.

After you know your soil levels and shade patterns, it’s time for the fun part. Shopping at your local garden center can be a wonderful experience for the senses, but you might have difficulty sticking to just what your yard is able to sustain and staying within the constraints of your budget. Here are just a few native plant varieties to consider:

Made in the Shade

Bleeding HeartNote: Poisonous to people and pets if ingestedRequirements: Moist and rich soilColor: Typically red-based, with some varieties producing white

FernsNote: Nearly 3,000 types of native fernsRequirements: Well-adapted for low levels of lightColor: Usually leaf-like, greens

Horned VioletsNote: Smaller in size, avoid planting where they’ll be unnoticedRequirements: Can actually be damaged by the sun- need lots of shadeColor: Purples, golds and whites

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Wild ColumbineNote: Multiple names for this plant- Eastern Red / Red, Canadian / CanadaRequirements: Very versatile, does well in both full sun and shadeColor: Reds, oranges and fuchsias

Everything Under the SunBlack-eyed SusansNote: Common name for Rudbeckia hirtaRequirements: Full sun, well-drained soilColor: Yellow, daisy-like

YarrowNote: Common name for Achillea, about 85 varietiesRequirements: Well-drained soil & full sun, prune for best bloomsColor: Reds, pinks, oranges, yellows and whites

Blanket FlowerNote: Common name for Gaillardia Requirements: Tolerate light frost, are usually not eaten by animals,

long-bloomingColor: Red and Yellow

Butterfly WeedNote: High nectar attracts butterflies, multiple names Asclepias tuberose, butterfly milkweedRequirements: Doesn’t like to be moved once planted, Color: Oranges

Subtle TouchesIt’s more often than not the

little things that make the largest of impressions. Personalizing your home’s landscape can be a way of welcoming visitors and making the space your own. Decorative planters, wind chimes, birdfeeders, patio sets and outdoor lighting can make your house the hotspot for summertime gatherings. Lawn and garden centers are great places to pick up everything from top-of-the-line lawn swings to ornate birdbaths.

If you love spending time outdoors, then establishing an elegant and prac-tical gathering area with ample am-

biance is important. Outdoor swings, patio sets and lawn chairs can provide the seating you need, without taking away from the yard’s overall aesthetic. Innovative options like solar lights can provide sufficient lighting, while also being cost-effective and environmen-tally friendly. And while we all would love to be professional gardeners, sometimes that’s not feasible- that’s where outdoor planters come in.


Outdoor planters are perfect for people who love plants, but don’t have the space or time required to main-tain sprawling gardens. Before choosing planters to incor-porate into your outdoor living space, there are several things to research.

First, what type of planter do you want? Planter types include everything from window boxes, hanging baskets and pots to vertical gardens and raised garden beds. If you’re looking for more simple accents, pots and hanging baskets do the trick. Planters like vertical gardens are more dramatic and require more space.

Next, what type of plant are you planting? Knowing the size of your plant and its unique living conditions will effect what type of planter you’ll need. If you have a specific planter type in mind, make sure you pair up a plant that will be sustainable once planted. Things like the planter’s drainage and capacity need to be consid-ered to make sure your plants are able to thrive.

Last, you should look at the materials available. Planters come in all sorts of varieties and it’s important to choose ones that will complement your yard’s

overall décor. It is also important, however, to consider the planter’s durability. A lot of times cheaper planters can seem similar to their pricier counterparts, but are not nearly as sturdy. Since relocating plants can cause them undue stress- and replacing planters that crack and break can end up more costly in the long run- it’s sometimes best to just pay more for your planter initially.

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With warm weather fast-ap-proaching, Oakland County

lakefront homeowners are ready to dust off their boats and hit the lake, but both local and nationwide boating safety advocates are reiterating the importance of preparedness, above all else, before jumping aboard.

“Boating is part of the Pure Michigan lifestyle, and safe boating is everyone’s responsibility,” said boating law administrator Lt. Andrew Turner of the Department of Natural Resource’s Law Enforcement Division. “From ca-noes and kayaks to larger craft to jet skis, there are opportunities for nearly every type of boating, and a boating safety course can benefit anyone who wants to enjoy being on the water.”

Boater safety courses are the first step to staying safe in what can be very unpredictable circumstances. With nearly 500 people drowning each year from recreational boating accidents, it’s crucial to spread the message of responsible boating.

“The reality is that anyone and everyone can benefit from a boater safety class,” said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “It’s a good thing for virtually anybody, and we encourage people who haven’t had a water or boater safety class to have one.”

The courses are amazingly accessible and offered in a variety of formats, ranging from completely on-line presentations to inside classrooms around Oakland County. The DNR has even created a database where residents can find the classes offered in their neighborhoods online at www.michigan.gov/boating.

“Spring is a great time to get your boating safety class in, so that you start the summer boating season with safety requirements fresh in your mind,” said Turner. “We encourage anyone who plans on operating a wa-tercraft in Michigan to take a boating safety course.”

And boating safety courses aren’t

just a good idea in Michigan- in many circumstances, they’re required.

“There’s a lot of different requirements depending on what type of vessel you’re operating,” said Bouchard. “But everybody born after December 31, 1978, must have at-tended a boater safety class to operate a personal watercraft.”

The best way to make sure you’re operating your vessel safely and legally is to complete a boating safety course before getting in the captain’s chair.

In addition to completing the informational course, safety advocates recommend a simple, yet often ne-glected, life-saving measure: wearing a life jacket.

“Some 63 percent of everyone that drowns didn’t intend to be in the water,” said Bouchard. “If sudden-ly something happens and you get thrown into the water, having a per-sonal floatation device under the seat is not going to save your life.”

Boat Safely this Summer:Advocates stress importance of boater preparedness


One of the leading promoters of boater safety, the National Safe Boating Council, is partnering with organi-zations around the United States and Canada to remind boaters of the importance of wearing a life jacket during their National Safe Boating Week campaign.

“Simply put, boating responsibly and wearing life jackets can save lives,” said Virgil Chambers, executive director of the NSBC. “Accidents on the water happen much too fast to reach and put on a stowed life jacket. It’s important that everyone consistently wears a life jacket while on the water.”

The weeklong campaign takes place from May 18-24, highlights stories of actual boaters whose lives were saved by wearing a life jacket, and kicks off with a special “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day,” on Friday, May 17.

“There’s no reason why you, your family and friends, can’t have fun on the water while also choosing to always wear a life jacket,” said John Johnson, chief executive officer of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. “Innovative options, such as inflatable life jackets, allow mobility and flexibility for activities like boating, fishing, paddling or hunting, and are much cooler in the warmer weather.”

U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in almost 75 percent of recre-ational boating fatalities in 2011, and that 84 percent of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets. That’s why boating safety advocates continue to stress the impor-tance of consistent life jacket wear on the water.

“Safety is the best course of action,” said Bouchard. “Just think before you jump in the water with a vessel.”

Information provided by Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, the National Safe Boating Council and the Department of Natural Resources. Photos provided by the National Safe Boating Council

May 28 & 30, from 5:30-9 p.m., $20. Must be present on both dates. Parks & Rec. Dept., 12000 Davisburg Rd., Springfield TWP., (248) 846-6558

May 14 & 16, from 5:30-9 p.m., $16. Must be present on both dates. Parks & Rec. Dept., 5200 Civic Center Dr., Waterford TWP., (248) 674-5441

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May 13 & 15, from 5:30-9 p.m., $13. Must be present on both dates. Parks & Rec. Dept., 2400 Robina, Berkley City, (248) 658-3470

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Hills Special Services Dept., 28600 Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, (248) 473-1800

June 19, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20. Full-day course. Parks & Rec. Dept., 12000 Davisburg Rd., Springfield TWP., (248) 846-6558

May 6 & 8, from 5:30-9 p.m., $20. Must be present on both dates. Community Programs Dept., 1335 Joslyn Rd., Orion TWP., (248) 391-0304

June 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20. Full-day course. Community Programs Dept., 1335 Joslyn Rd., Orion TWP., (248) 391-0304

May 20 & 22, from 5:30-9 p.m., $18. Must be present on both dates. Parks & Rec. Dept., 3179 Livernois, Troy, (248) 524-3484

June 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20. Full-day course. Oxford Parks & Rec. Dept., 20 W. Burdick St., Oxford, (248) 628-1720

June 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $16. Full-day course. Parks & Rec. Dept., 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, (248) 625-8223

June 14, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $15. Full-day course. Village Offices, 425 Glengary Rd., Village of Wolverine Lake, (248) 624-1710

Boater Safety Course ScheduleHere is a list of some of the courses availablein Oakland County.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Courses1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building- 38E, (248) 858-7831

Boater Safety Classes are offered by the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office at no charge. Registration is required. These free courses run from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on May 4, May 18, June 8 and June 22.

Additional classes will be held throughout Oakland County and instructed by Charles Comstock. Pre-registration is required to attend. Two-day courses require attendance at both classes and full-day courses suggest participants bring with them a sack lunch.

Michigan now offers two online boating safety classes and access to the exam: visit http://www.boat-ed.com/michigan/index.html for more information.


Looking for a life jacket? Today’s life jackets come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials. No matter which life jacket you choose, be sure it’s right for YOU, your planned activities, and the water conditions you expect to encounter.

Try It On • Check the manufacturer’s ratings for your size and

weight.• Make sure the life jacket is properly zipped or buckled.• Raise your arms straight up over your head while

wearing your life jacket and ask a friend to grasp the tops of the arm openings, gently pulling up.

• If there is excess room above the openings and the life jacket rides up over your chin or face, it does NOT fit properly. A snug fit in these areas signals a properly fitting life jacket.

Fit Facts• It is extremely important that you choose a properly

fitting life jacket.

• Life jackets that are too big will cause the flotation device to push up around your face, which could be dangerous.

• Life jackets that are too small will not be able to keep your body afloat.

Important Reminders• Make sure your life jacket is U.S. Coast Guard-ap-

proved.• Double check that your life jacket is appropriate for

your favorite boating activities.• Take the time to ensure a proper fit. A life jacket that

is too large or too small can cause different situational problems.

• Life jackets meant for adults do not work for children. If you are boating with children, make sure they are wearing properly fitted, child-sized life jackets. Do not buy a life jacket for your child to “grow into.”

• On recreational vessels underway, children under 13 years old must wear a Coast Guard approved life jack-et unless they are below decks or in an enclosed cabin. Some state laws vary - check with your local Marine Law Enforcement Authorities.

About the National Safe Boating CouncilThe National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is the foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safer boating through education, outreach, and training. The NSBC accomplishes this mission by promoting outreach and research initiatives that support boating education and safety awareness; improving the professional development of boating safety educators through training; and developing and recognizing outstanding boating safety pro-grams. Visit SafeBoatingCampaign.com for more information.

How to Choose the Right Life JacketA guide provided by the National Safe Boating Council


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For 55 years, the Detroit Boat Show has attracted the industry’s top-of-the-line crafts together under one roof, hundreds of brand-new products loaded with the latest and greatest features for thousands of attendees to checkout up-close and in person. It’s one of the longest-running boat shows in the state of Michigan, an annual event that for some, like the local dealers at Colony Marine, has become an annual tradition in and of itself.

“We make a point of going to the Detroit Boat Show every year,” said Anthony Adams, sales manager at Colony Marine – a family business with over 55 years of its own history. “It’s one of the largest boat shows Michigan has every year, and it’s just a great place to come and shop and to see all the different product lines. For us, it’s a great place to meet with our customers and to show off some of our newest inventory.”

Featuring hundreds of new yachts, runabouts, fishing boats, cabin cruisers and more, pontoon boats proved to be one of this year’s most popular watercrafts at the show. Not necessarily known for their power or their speed, 2013’s crop of pontoon boats are not like the pontoons of yore.

“I’ve got pontoon boats that can go up to 50 mph,” said Adams, “and that was unheard of for a pontoon boat only five years ago. That’s a growing trend that’s taken the industry by storm over the last couple of years, and more and more people are inter-ested in buying a pontoon.”

Another growing trend in the industry is luxury, and perhaps no boat defines luxury quite like the 47’ Sea

Ray 470 Sport Yacht. Named 2013’s “Queen of the Show” at the 55th annual Detroit Boat Show, this behe-moth, brought to the Cobo Center by none other than Colony Marine, was the largest boat on the showroom floor.

“For many people in Michigan, the opportunity to climb onboard a 47-foot yacht happens only once a year – at the Detroit Boat Show,” said Show Manager Nicki Polan. Priced

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Above: Colony Marine in Pontiac, Below: Colony Marine’s “Queen of the Show,” the 47-foot Sea Ray 470 Sport Yacht.


at $925,000, those who climbed onboard were able to view the boat’s spacious cabin, forward state room and two mid-state rooms (including one with a shower) adorned with a wood interior finish, silver alloys, a wet bar, ample seating, Raymarine elec-tronics at the helm and powered by a diesel V-drive propulsion engine.

“People are very interested in the more luxurious side of things, as well as looking for additional creature comforts,” said Adams, noting that

the Sea Ray and boats by Chris Craft certainly fill that niche. “It’s a strong market now – you couldn’t say that two or three years ago. Today, a lot of people are buying, and these new features are a lot of the reason why.”

Partnered with Devil’s Lake Water Sports, Colony Marine has three show-rooms throughout Michigan, including one at 580 East Walton in Pontiac, a showroom in Algonac and another in St. Clair Shores. Featuring lines and products from Sea Ray, Boston Whaler,

Meridian Yachts, Princecraft, Crest Pontoons, Chris Craft and more, visit www.colonymarine.com or call (248) 371-0400 for further details about your local Oakland County retailer.

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Free Comic Book DayMilford Public LibraryLibraries across North America are giving away free comic books to chil-dren kindergarten to 12th grade, and the Milford library is one of them! Stop by from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.to pick out a free comic book (while supplies last).Visit www.milfordlibrary.info for more information.

Annual Safety FairBotsford Hospital, Farmington HillsFrom 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Botsford Hos-pital is hosting its sixth annual Safety Fair. This fun, FREE event for the whole family offers hands-on demonstrations for keeping everyone safe in and out of your home this summer.

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Lake Orion’s 13th annual Flower Fair event will be held Friday, May 10, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event, which takes place in the streets of downtown Lake Orion, kicks off the summer season and provides patrons the opportunity to purchase flower and garden-related products as well as art and craft items.

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Kids Only Garage SaleClintwood Park, ClarkstonA sale for kids by kids, ages 5-12. Children will sell/trade or barter their unwanted toys and objects. No clothes please. All sale items must be on a blanket. All kids must be supervised by a parent/guardian. Space is limited, so register today! Setup takes place between 9-10 a.m.; Sale 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Cleanup 1-2 p.m.

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Meadow Brook Garden Club Plant Sale Family Garage, Meadow Brook Hall 480 South Adams Rd., RochesterThe Garden Club Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition to a large variety of Michigan-grown plants, including some from the Meadow Brook gardens at low prices, there will be a boutique with unique gift items. Many special luxury items will be offered at a Silent Auction. Visit www.meadowbrookhall.org for more information.

Saturday, May 18Highland’s Annual Community ParadeLine up begins at 9 a.m. Be sure to take part in this annual tradition, featuring floats, bands and community pride!

Memorial Day WeekendSt. Mary’s Polish Country Fair, St. Mary’s Prep.3535 Indian Trail, Orchard LakeThe 42nd annual St. Mary’s Polish Country Fair will take place May 24 - 27 on the beautiful grounds of St. Mary’s Preparatory in Orchard Lake. Festivalgoers will enjoy carnival rides, music, entertainment, dancing, authentic Polish cuisine and traditional American food. Friday: 5-11p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 11a.m.-11p.m; and Monday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Visit www.stmaryspolishcountryfair.com for more information.

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Last month, I attended the Spring Fashion Show at the Village of Rochester Hills to check out the latest fashions. The theme for the spring fashion show was “Anything Goes” and some of the most common fashion trends you’ll see this spring are skinny belts cinched at the waist over tops, stripes, polka dots, mixed patterns, lots of neon, black and white, and more. Many of the fashions were flexible so they can go from the office to the evening. The show ended with Matthew F. Richmond’s paper dress collection, Paper Dress Code. Dresses made from paper and VCR tape, as well store shopping bags, were featured during the spring fashion show at the Village. So many fun fashions are mak-ing for an exciting season, and luckily local photographer Brian Lee Stapleton was onsite to capture all the newest trends. For more information about Brian and his pho-tography, call (248) 838-8512 or email him at [email protected].

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• 4 bedrooms - 2 baths• 2 guest apartments• Authentic log home built in 1930• Over 6,000 Sq. Ft. total• Soaring 2 story great room• $449,000

• Unique lakefront vacant lot• Western exposure• 161 Ft. of sandy shoreline• 262 acre all-sports lake• Walled Lake Schools• $160,000

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Middle Straits Lake• 6 Bedroom – 4.5 Baths• 2 Master Suites – 2 Kitchens• 129 ft Front – South Exposure• 3,729 Sq. Ft.• 2,488 Sq. Ft. Lower Level W/O• 2 Story Soaring Great Room• Award Winning Walled Lake Schools• $997,599

Cass Lake Front• 4 Bedrooms – 3 Baths• 4 Season Florida Room• 20 X 23 Vaulted M. Bedroom• 3,385 Sq. Ft.• 2 Car Garage• Open Floor Plan• West Bloomfield Schools• Owner Relocating• $599,000

Cass Lake Front• 4 Bedrooms – 3 Baths• Soaring 2 Story Great Room• Built in 1997• 2,859 Sq. Ft.• 3 Car Garage• 127ft Frontage• Panoramic View• West Bloomfield Schools• SOLD IN 5 DAYS FOR FULL PRICE

SOLD

Sylvan Lake Front• 4 Bedrooms – 3 Baths• Soaring 2 Story Great Room• Custom Gourmet Kitchen• 3,326 Sq. Ft.• 2 Car Garage• Luxury 21 x 15 Master Suite• 123Ft Lake Frontage• West Bloomfield Schools

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A) Oxford Multi includes: Cedar, Clear, Long, Squaw, Michelson & Tan Lakes.B) Waterford Multi includes: Cemetery(Middle), Dollar, Greens, Maceday, Lotus, Lester, Van Norman, Williams, Mohawk.

C) The Loon Lake control structure also controls Mohawk, Wormer, Schoolhouse Silver and Upper Silver Lakes.D) The Van Norman control structure also controls Greens, Maceday, Lotus and Lester Lakes.E) Lake Angelus, Huron River and Clinton River levels are

not under the jurisdiction of this office.F) The Dawson Mill Pond and Sylvan-Otter Lakes are controlled by the Price Dam.G) Crystal Lake is controlled by the Walter Moore Dam.Wormer, Schoolhouse, Silver, Upper Silver and Loon Lakes.

H) Lake Louise and Huff Lake are controlled by the Ruth Johnson Dam.I) Waumegah Lake reading in N.G.V.D. (1983)J) Some WInter Levels are set by Court Order. Others reflects customary drawdown

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Weekly Legal Lake Level Information

or April 19, 2013Following are the waterway level readings for lakes and rivers across Oakland County, as compiled by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office. Legal levels are denoted by elevation in feet from sea level. Current (as close to press time as possible) levels are de-noted both in elevation from sea level and as plus or minus the legal level in hundredths feet. Prior year elevation from sea level is provided as a comparison. River depths are measured from the river bottom at the point of measurement.

Lake Legal Level 4.12.13 + OR - Prior Year

Angelus 950.00 949.92 -0.08 950.14

Bevins 909.90 911.16 1.26 910.64

Big 1016.70 1017.75 0.45 1017.51

Bunny Run 965.45 966.00 0.55 965.80

Bush Lake 913.60 913.80 0.20 913.64

Cass 927.87 928.88 1.01 929.09

Cedar Island 933.50 934.06 0.56 934.00

Cemetery-Dollar 968.00 968.70 0.70 968.10

Clinton River 2.10 3.30 1.20 2.50

Commerce 906.30 907.30 1.00 907.16

Crystal 917.00 917.65 0.65 917.18

Dawson Mill Pond 927.25 928.10 0.85 928.40

Duck 1016.13 1016.80 0.17 1016.55

Fox 929.50 930.40 0.40 930.10

Huron River 1.08 1.50 0.42 1.20

Indianwood 992.12 992.91 0.79 992.72

Lakeville 951.80 952.28 -0.02 952.10

Long (Commerce Twp.) 932.50 932.72 0.22 932.70

Loon 948.80 949.38 0.08 949.39

Lousie-Huff 961.77 962.40 0.63 962.20

Middle & Lower Straits 930.40 930.32 -0.38 930.48

Mohawk 948.80 949.20 -0.10 949.50

Oakland-Woodhull 957.00 957.68 0.18 957.40

Orchard 930.20 930.31 0.11 930.28

Oxbow 942.00 943.22 0.47 942.60

Oxford-Multi 1017.48 1018.20 0.40 1017.82

Pontiac 962.83 963.32 0.49 963.05

Schoolhouse 948.80 949.15 -0.15 949.45

Scott 951.00 949.40 -1.60 949.89

Sylvan-Otter 927.25 928.00 0.75 928.41

Tipsico 1015.25 1015.31 0.06 1015.19

Union 926.66 927.08 0.01 927.03

Upper Straits 930.80 931.26 0.46 931.07

Van Norman 966.20 966.71 0.01 966.52

Walled & Sherwood 932.10 933.22 0.42 933.00

Watkins 949.50 949.51 -0.49 949.52

Waumegah 1049.40 1049.20 -0.20 1049.45

White 1018.60 1019.10 Legal 1018.95

Williams 964.92 964.93 -0.49 965.00


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