4th of July Weekend Events in Plymouth Michigan

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Plymouth Community Band Concert – Kellogg Park 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Music in the Air

Zap Toro will perform in Kellogg Park on Friday, July 1 to start the holiday weekend off with a cinematic-deep-groove-funk-Latin-Brazilian-jazz-rock sound. Or as described by their lead guitarist, Sean Blackman, "World music meets groove, funk and rock "Santana with a Detroit edge'." Check them out on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Zap-Toro.

The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m.

For the full summer schedule go to: www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/index

Plymouth Farmers Market

The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce is hopping on Saturday mornings in Downtown Plymouth and the market will be open on Saturday, July 2 as usual from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

This year's market features a variety of fresh produce, eggs, meat & poultry, baked goods, popcorn, cherry products, salsa & BBQ sauces, vegetable plants for the garden, flowering plants, fresh herbs, fresh flowers and dried flowers.

Michigan Philharmonic Concert on July 2

The Michigan Philharmonic (formerly the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra) is on the Kellogg Park stage at 7:30 p.m. with "An American Salute" celebrating our nation's birthday.

Among the selections, a medley of patriotic songs including "Yankee Doodle," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "This Land is Your Land," "God Bless the USA," along with the "Stars & Stripes Forever" march.

The big brass cannons and church bells of Tchaikovsky's spectacular 1812 Overture provide a sensational grand finale to this not-to-be-missed summer concert!

Take part in the first-of-its-kind concert in downtown Plymouth, which is certain to become a Fourth of July tradition.

Fireworks

The Plymouth Community Fireworks show starts at about 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 3 at the Plymouth Township Park, located on Ann Arbor Trail at McClumpha Rd. The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. with overflow parking at the vacant triangle lot at Beck and Powell Roads. A $5.00 donation is suggested.

The fireworks are sponsored by Gold Sponsors: Busch's, Bosch, Compuware, Huron Valley Ambulance, Kiwanis Foundation, Picnic Basket Marketplace, SLC Meter, Tower Automotive and Platinum Sponsor Meijer.

Good Morning USA Pancake Breakfast

The Plymouth Canton Music Boosters will be serving a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee & juice in Kellogg park starting at 6:00 a.m. on July 4. Tickets are $7.00 and children under 5 are free. Come to Downtown Plymouth and enjoy breakfast and the parade.

Good Morning USA Parade

The theme for this year's 4th of July parade is "Land that we love". The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 4, in Downtown Plymouth. The annual parade will take place down Main St. Marching again this year will be the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps honoring the Corps' founders, Mark and Carol Petty.

There will also be a bicycle pre-parade. If you would like to participate, decorate your bicycle with a 4th of July theme and meet in front of the former Walker-Buzenberg Furniture store at 240 N. Main St. at 8:30 a.m. Riders should be ages 5 and older and parents are encouraged to ride along. Helmets are required.

Good Old Fashion Picnic

The 15th annual 4th of July picnic begins at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the Plymouth Township Park and will last until about 3:30 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, pop and ice cream are on the menu. Picnic goers are asked to donate 25 cents per item. Activites include a bike decorating contest, games for children and the popular pie-eating contest. New this year, New York Life will offer inkless fingerprinting identification for kids. Don't forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and serving. Contact Bob Doroshewitz at 734-459-8473 or bdoroshewitz@plymouthtwp.org.

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The fun continues into next week and next weekend too!!!

WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2011

Music in the Park Kids Concert Sponsored by the PCAC – Kellogg Park – Noon to 1:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY, July 8, 9 & 10 –

Art in the Park throughout downtown Plymouth – www.artinthepark.com for info & show hours. Free shuttle service to the event as well.

JULY 3, SUNDAY EVENING – FIREWORKS AT PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP PARK

The spectacular Plymouth Community Fireworks show starts at about 10:15 pm on Sunday, July 3 at Plymouth Township Park. The park is located on Ann Arbor Trail at McClumpha Rd. and gates open at 6:30 pm. Overflow parking will be at the vacant triangle of property at Beck Road and Powell Road. A suggested donation of $5.00 will go to the Plymouth Service Club assisting with parking.



Many thanks to our Gold Sponsors, Busch's, Robert Bosch Corporation, Compuware, Huron Valley Ambulance, Kiwanis Foundation, Picnic Basket Marketplace, SLC Meter, Tower Automotive and to our Platinum Sponsor Meijer.

DTE Property Helps Feed the Needy

Farmington Hills volunteers will again spend the summer tending a community garden sponsored by the utility company.

If all goes well this growing season, a community garden in Farmington Hills sponsored by DTE Energy will turn out several thousand pounds of food for local families in need.

Located on 10 Mile Road west of the Grand River split, the four-acre garden last year produced 3,000 pounds of fresh produce that went to Gleaners Community Food Bank, according to local coordinator Trista Johnson.

"We have about a hundred volunteers," the Farmington Hills resident said. "Some come out regularly, some only one or two times."

DTE's community garden project manager, Marc Zupmore, also a Hills resident, said the Hills garden was installed in 2009, a year after DTE Energy launched its community garden project with two plots. This year, about 850 volunteers are working more than four acres of gardens in Allen Park, Birmingham, Frenchtown Township, Lyon Township, Plymouth Township, Pontiac, Southfield, Washington Township and Westland, along with Farmington Hills, he said.

Altogether, they produced 44,000 pounds of food last year for Gleaners.

Every garden is a little different in shape and size, and each comes with "different challenges and different variables," Zupmore said. The Hills garden has done well, despite a problem last year with groundhogs.

"They ate about 25 percent of our tomatoes last year," he explained, adding DTE installed a fence around the property this year that goes about two feet into the ground. "We're hoping they're going to stay on their side of the fence."

Volunteers worked over the past two weeks to till the soil and install about 200 tomato plant stakes. They have also installed a drip watering system, using a network of hoses that snake through the garden. Zupmore said the system is more environmentally friendly-as well as more volunteer friendly, because it requires less maintenance.

"It's a great system," he said. "You learn each year. Everybody's going to bring an idea."

Volunteers have ranged from individuals to groups, including Scouts, the Farmington/Farmington Hills Mayors Youth Council, Comerica Bank and even people who have to do court-ordered community service. DTE Energy provides seeds and plants. Zupmore said plants have been donated by Bonnie Plants, which supplies Lowe's, and seeds were supplied by the Oakland County Extension Service.

"It's not just DTE any more," Zupmore said. "A lot of community groups are providing labor and resources. The neat thing about this project is it involves anybody."

To learn more about the Farmington Hills DTE Energy garden, visit DTE's website or contact Zupmore at 313-235-3579.

http://farmington-mi.patch.com/articles/dte-property-helps-feed-the-needy?ncid=M255

We are staying OPEN LATE!

Visit Dick Scott Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram LATE this week!

We are extending our hours tonight and tomorrow night,
Tuesday, June 28th and Wednesday, June 29th from 9am - 8pm!

In order to give everyone a chance to take advantage of our fantastic
Month End Specials we are staying open late! So stop in this week,
Tuesday and Wednesday 9am - 8pm and Thursday 9am - 9pm!
(We will be open normal business hours on Friday)

2011 Jeep Compass sponsors Dave Matthews Band

The 2011 Jeep Compass is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Dave Matthews Band Caravan and the Compass Emerging Artists Program. For more information visit: http://www.dmbcaravan.com/

We are settled in to our NEW Location!

Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles has a New Home!
We moved Monday, June 20th to our New Building located
at 36534 Plymouth Rd, Livonia MI 48150.

We have a bigger showroom and our service department is part of the same building! We have already had many
customers stopping by to check out our new set up.

Feel free to come by too and see our new place!!
We are open Monday - Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday's from 11am-3pm.

We will be hosting our first Customer Appreciation Cook-Out in our New Location Next Month on
Saturday, July 16th from 10am-5pm.

We will have Burgers & Dogs
Live Entertainment by the Black Jack Band
Huge Savings on Apparel & Accessories
And a whole lot more!!

Check out our Website and Facebook Page to see our progress!
We are adding new Pictures daily!!

Howell Eagle Riders Ride for the Pink - THIS SATURDAY, June 25th, 2011

Sponsored by Dick Scott Motor Mall Collision Shop Fowlerville, MI
and Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles Livonia, MI

10am till 5pm Rain or Shine!

Howell Eagles 141 Schroeder Park Drive, Howell
Komen For the Cure

2-3-4 Wheels Classic Cars & Hot Rods Welcome!

More Info contact Russ McBride (313) 425-7140

Car show makes impact

Car lovers recently came together to enjoy themselves and support a service organization at Dick Scott Motor Mall of Fowlerville.

Dick Scott Motor Mall on May 21 hosted a car show with proceeds going to benefit the nonprofit Family Impact Center in Fowlerville. Vehicle classes include hot rods, street machines, muscle cars, motorcycles, imports, trucks and special-interest vehicles. The event included live entertainment and concessions.

A total of $557.75 was raised for the Family Impact Center, a Christian-based organization that began serving people in need in 2002. The group provides a client-choice food pantry, educational resources, support groups, counseling services and mentoring programs.

http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20110621/COMMUNITIES08/106210309

How did Father's day come to be?

Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

But where did "Father's Day" come from?

The first observance of Father's Day actually took place in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. It was organized by Mrs. Grace Golden Clayton, who wanted to celebrate the lives of the 210 fathers who had been lost in the Monongah Mining disaster several months earlier in Monongah, West Virginia, on December 6, 1907. It's possible that Clayton was influenced by the first celebration of Mother's Day that same year, just a few miles away. Clayton chose the Sunday nearest to the birthday of her recently deceased father.

Unfortunately, the day was overshadowed by other events in the city, West Virginia did not officially register the holiday, and it was not celebrated again. All the credit for Father's Day went to Sonora Dodd from Spokane, who invented independently her own celebration of Father's Day just two years later, also influenced by Jarvis' Mother's Day.

Clayton's celebration was forgotten until 1972, when one of the attendants to the celebration saw Nixon's proclamation of Father's Day, and worked to recover its legacy. The celebration is now held every year in the Central United Methodist Church - the Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was torn down in 1922. Fairmont is now promoted as the "Home of the First Father's Day Service".

A bill to accord national recognition of the holiday was introduced in Congress in 1913. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson went to Spokane to speak in a Father's Day celebration and wanted to make it official, but Congress resisted, fearing that it would become commercialized. US President Calvin Coolidge recommended in 1924 that the day be observed by the nation, but stopped short of issuing a national proclamation. Two earlier attempts to formally recognize the holiday had been defeated by Congress. In 1957, Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith wrote a proposal accusing Congress of ignoring fathers for 40 years while honoring mothers, thus "singling out just one of our two parents." In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father's Day Six years later, the day was made a permanent national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.

Happy Father's Day to all the great Father's out there!! We hope everyone has a wonderful day together!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Day

The Big Day is Finally Here!!!

THIS Monday, June 20th, 2011
we are moving into our New Location!

We will be open this Saturday and Sunday, June 18th & 19th, for
normal business hours at our Canton location.

On Monday we are moving to our New building!!

During the day Monday we will have
limited phone and internet access.

On Tuesday, June 21st
we will be back to business as usual in our New Home!

THEN...
Join us on Saturday, July 16th 10am-5pm
for our Customer Appreciation Cook-out AND
to Celebrate the opening of our new location!!

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- Hot Dogs & Burgers
- Live Music by the Black Jack Band
- Huge Savings on Apparel & Accessories
And a whole lot more!!

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Outlines Impact of $50M City Council Budget Cut

myFOXdetroit.com Staff - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's administration has issued a press advisory in response to the Detroit City Council voting to reduce Bing's budget plan by an additional $50 million.

Last week, the Detroit City Council voted to override Mayor Dave Bing's veto of changes made by the council to his $3.1 billion 2011-12 budget.

The council voted 8-1 to restore $50 million in cuts, including $12.4 million in public safety reductions. Councilman James Tate was the lone dissenter.

Bing's budget includes $200 million in spending cuts. The city's new fiscal year starts July 1. Detroit's budget deficit stands now at about $155 million.

Today (June 13, 2011) the Bing Adminstration Issued the Following Advisory:

One week ago, the Detroit City Council voted 8-1 to move forward with a budget that reduces city services by $50 million beyond Mayor Dave Bing's recommendation. City departments, which have the responsibility of managing their budgets, have analyzed the cuts and the staffing and service reductions that will result. Attached, please find a detailed summary of three high-priority areas that will be affected by the $50 million cut.

Public Safety (Police and Fire)
Parks, Recreation and Grass Cutting (General Services and Recreation)
Transportation (DDOT, People Mover and Woodward Light Rail)

Mayor Dave Bing issues the following statement:
"These cuts won't solve our fiscal crisis. My administration reduced spending by $200 million in this budget and we did so responsibly, without hurting public safety or eliminating transportation services and park maintenance. We have to tell people the truth about the service reductions that we're facing if we don't reach a compromise."

Below is the full impactoutlinee as issued by the Bing Administration:

2011-12 Budget Community Impact As Proposed by the Detroit City Council

City of Detroit

Dave Bing, Mayor

Public Safety Impact - Police

Proposed Police Cuts: $8,300,000

Reduces number of officers on the street
Prevents the hiring of 40 new, academy ready police cadets
Eliminates the Police Community Services Unit
Removal of all Community Relations Officers from precincts to compensate for loss of on-the-street personnel
Jeopardizes Federal Consent Compliance
Threatens precinct format

Public Safety Impact - Fire

Proposed Fire Cuts: $4,100,000

Reduction in Fire personnel
Potential Closure of Fire Stations
Reduced vehicle availability for Emergency and Fire Response
Diminishes fire safety efforts

Transportation Impact

Proposed Cuts: $8,183,370

Shuts down the People Mover
Eliminates Sunday and Holiday Bus Service
Eliminates 24hr service on major routes (2 a.m. - 5 a.m.)
Threatens the viability of the Woodward Light Rail Project
Must return more than $100 million in federal grants

Recreational/GSD Impact

Proposed Recreation/GSD Cuts: $7,500,000

Closes Butzel Family Center and one additional Recreation Center
Closes City of Detroit Marinas, Brennan Pool at Rouge Park, Gatliff Pool at Palmer Park and Belle Isle beach
Hart Plaza will be closed to sponsored events, beginning July 1, 2011
Restrooms on Belle Isle and at all city parks will be closed
Unable to cut and maintain the grass at city parks and vacant lots
Eliminates summer day camps for youth 3 -12
Required to return $6.4 Million to the Department of Natural Resources that was used for facility improvements
Jeopardizes Community Cultural Arts Grant Funded Programs
Limited Recreational Programming for seniors and youth throughout the year.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/detroit-mayor-dave-bing-outlines-impact-of-$50m-city-council-budget-cut_20110613_dk?=9009

Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles is MOVING!!

That's right we are MOVING to a BIGGER and BETTER location not too far away!!

We will be moving to 36534 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 THIS MONTH!!

We will be located on the north side of Plymouth Rd, just west of Levan. Our building is directly next to the NEW Time out Bar & Grill!

Watch our Facebook & Twitter pages as well as this blog for the latest "Move News!" And of course we will be having an Awesome Party to Celebrate our New home!

Stay Tuned! You won't want to miss a thing!

Video Gamer Wins Spot on Nissan Racing Team

Virtual reality is quickly becoming just reality in the world of car racing video games.

Fresno, California resident Bryan Heitkotter is making the move from the couch to the driver's seat after winning an online racing competition held by Nissan on the Sony Playstation 3 gaming console.

Heitkotter finished in the top 32 of 53,000 entrants in a time trial using the Gran Turismo 5 racing simulator, then came in first in the next elimination round. The contest then switched to the Silverstone circuit in Great Britain where 16 competitors took part in a week-long racing camp using a variety of track-prepped Nissan cars, including the 370Z and GT-R supercar.

Along with their behind the wheel skills, the finalists faced a number of mental and physical tests that included a triathlon in order for the judges to evaluate their overall ability to perform at a professional level. The Californian will now undergo an intensive training program with Nissan before making his racing debut sometime next year.

If this sounds like a pure promotional stunt, consider that the winner of the first GT Academy in 2008, Lucas Ordonez of Spain, finished in 2nd place in the LMP2 class at the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring this year, his first race in the top tier Interncontinental Le Mans Cup series. His team followed it up with a 5th place result at the 1,000 km of Spa in Belgium and will be competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which runs June 11th and 12th this year.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/06/08/video-gamer-wins-ride-on-nissan-racing-team/#ixzz1OoDoKMk7

Riding in Storms: Tips for Summer

If you ride your motorcycle on any type of consistent basis, sooner or later you are going to get wet. It is a simple fact. You cannot dodge raindrops all of the time.

It is important to note that there is a big difference between a light summer shower and a full blown thunder and electrical storm. Even for the most experienced bikers, an electrical storm is filled with a number of dangers. In addition to lighting, riders have to be aware of road conditions, flying debris and limited visibility. In these conditions, it is best if every rider is made aware of a few simple motorcycle safety tips.

Getting out of Danger

If a storm seems imminent, the following motorcycle safety tips will help to keep you out harms way:

- Pull Over: Road conditions will deteriorate quickly during a rainstorm. As the water mixes with the oils and loose gravel, roadways will become slick, possibly making navigation more difficult. To reduce the risk of a motorcycle accident, consider pulling of to the side of the road.

- Stay Alert: At the first sound of thunder or sign of lightning, start seeking shelter immediately. A good rule of thumb is the five second rule. If there is more than five seconds between a flash of lightening and the corresponding thunder clap, the storm is still off in the distance.

- Find low ground: If lightning is near - less than three seconds between the lightening and thunder - it is important to seek the low ground. Pull your bike off to the side of the road and get as low as possible.

Being Prepared

In addition to getting out of danger, it is important to always be prepared. There simply is not an excuse for heading out onto the road without access to the following motorcycle safety resources:

- Helmet with Visor
- Heavy or Light Weight Motorcycle Rain Jacket
- Goggles
- Lightweight Motorcycle Rain Pants Covers

In the end, the key to riding safely in a storm is to understand your limitations. During severe weather, it is best to pull off and wait for the weather to clear before you continue your ride.

http://www.motoreagles.com/home/riding-in-storms-tips-for-summer

Tony Stewart and the #14 Office Depot Chevy Autograph Event Thursday, June 16th!

What: Race in to see Tony Stewart and the #14 Office Depot Chevy

Who: Office Depot

Where: 45580 Michigan Ave.

When: Thursday, June 16th

Event Time: 1 - 6 PM Tony Stewart Appearance* starts at 4 PM

*Wristband required. Limit 1 wristband per person. Wristbands will be available starting at 8 AM when the Office Depot on Michigan Avenue opens. Wristbands limited to the first 600 customers. Fans with a wristband must be in line no later than 5 PM to receive autograph. Event fliers available in the Chamber Office. For more information call 734-397-8000

http://www.olh-16.com/HTMLEmail.aspx?emailid=MjA3NzQxODQw

Chicks 4 Charity Woman's Life Chapter 827 - Stuff a Bus Event this Weekend!

What: Stuff A Bus

Who: Showroom of Elegance and Chicks 4 Charity Woman's Life Chapter 827

Where: 6018 Canton Center Road, Canton (Parking Lot)

When: June 10th, 11:30 AM - 6 PM

June 11th, 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Help Chicks 4 Charity STUFF A BUS FULL of Non-Perishable food items to help FAMILIES IN NEED throughout the summer. Suggestions: Peanut butter, jelly, Mac and Cheese, tuna, mayonnaise, ravioli, snacks, fruit and cereal bars, cereal, crackers and cheese etc.

Free Hotdog, chips and a soda for the first 200 people to donate on Saturday.

http://www.olh-16.com/HTMLEmail.aspx?emailid=MjA3NzQxMjEx

How to stay cool and safe riding a Motorcycle in 90+ heat

Riding in temperatures reaching triple digits can be as dangerous as riding in freezing temperatures. The beginnings of a heat stroke, as with hypothermia, can affect your judgment and impair your ability to operate a motorcycle safely.

The Warning Signs:

Symptoms include pale clammy skin, headaches, dizzy, nausea, loss of memory and fainting, muscle tremors, cramping and being tired and weak. Red skin with little or no sweating indicates a dangerous level of heat exhaustion. At this point immediate action must be taken to prevent a heat stroke.

The treatments are mostly common sense, but remember the victim may not be mentally capable of making the right decision. Move them into the shade or preferably air conditioned space. Spray water on the person, and get some air circulating around the victim with a fan and have them drink non-caffeinated fluids, cool but not ice cold.

Rinsing with cool water is fine, but do not apply ice to the victim as it will fool the body into closing skin pores to retain heat, making the situation worse.

Be aware that individuals with high blood pressure, those who are overweight are at a higher risk to suffer heat exhaustion and/or a heat stroke. High temperatures with high humidity combined with these risk factors and alcohol use or certain medications and the ingredients are all present for a tragic end to the ride.

Stay Cool on the Bike:

It's not always possible to avoid riding when the temperatures reach triple digits, and even with temperatures hovering between 90-98 Fahrenheit the combination of high humidity exposes the rider to dangerous heat stress.

The best course of action may be to wear long sleeves and or a good mesh leather riding suit, especially on rides where the temperatures reach north of 98 degrees.

Our body is wonderfully adapted when it comes to keeping us cool. We can cool off a lot easier than we can warm up.

Motorcyclists however, are at a disadvantage when it comes to cooling because in extreme heat, the wind is not our friend. Temperatures over 100 degrees turn the environment around our motorcycle into a convection oven. Strong winds, even as low as 35 mph, snatches away our perspiration before it has had time to cool our skin, leaving us dehydrated and hot.

Add to that the radiant effect of sunlight on uncovered skin (such as wearing thin t-shirt, tank top or no shirt) and serious sun burn isn't far behind. Wear long sleeve technical style shirts that runners wear made with a cotton/synthetic blend that keeps sunlight off your skin, but the fabric is breathable so you can feel the sweat cooling your skin as it evaporates.

You could also add a full face hybrid flip style helmet and evaporative vest on long hot rides to help keep you cool.

The vest helps lower your core temperature. But to maximize its benefit it must be worn next to the skin preferably under a lightweight vented or perforated jacket. An extra idea too maximize the vest benefits even more is to soak the vest in water before riding.

You can probably expect stares of disbelief as you cover up with a jacket in 100+ heat but you'll be the one staying cool on the road!

The bottom line is when the temperature reaches triple digits, try to keep as much of your skin covered as possible and to drink fluids at every gas stop while cooling in the shade or inside the store. Riding through "Hell" is never fun, but at least it gives you something to talk about at your next bike night!

Heat Advisory for Wayne County

It's going to be a hot couple days today and tomorrow. A Heat Advisory has been Issued at: 9:52 AM EDT 6/7/11 for all of Wayne County.

Heat advisory in effect until midnight EDT Wednesday night
The NWS in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect
until midnight EDT Wednesday night.

Impacts:
Hot temperatures will lead to a high heat stress index today through
tomorrow. Those prone to heat stress could suffer, especially where no shade or air
conditioning is available. Strenuous outdoor activity could lead to heat injuries such as heat stroke,
heat exhaustion, or heat cramps. Hazardous weather,
Temperatures will rise to the low to mid 90s today and tomorrow.
Heat index values will range from 95 to 100 today and 93 to 98 Wednesday.
Overnight low temperatures will only drop to the low 70s, providing little
relief from the daytime heat.

Precautionary/preparedness actions:
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The
combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a
situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay
in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and
neighbors. Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Advanced Notice of Downtown Street Closures

Penniman Ave. between Harvey St. and Main St.-Penniman Ave. business will be open during this time and pedestrian and sidewalk traffic will be available in this area drivers may want to consider Fralick for an alternate route

Ann Arbor Tr. between Harvey St. and Forest Ave.- An alternate route will be Harvey south to Wing St. east to Main St. north to Ann Arbor Tr. Forest Ave. and Ann Arbor Tr. businesses will be open during this time. Pedestrian and sidewalk traffic will be available in this area.

Visit downtownplymouth.org for the latest news and events in Downtown Plymouth!

http://mi-plymouth.civicplus.com/list.aspx?MID=1731

June 5-11 is National Tire Safety Week!

RMA's 10th Annual National Tire Safety Week will be June 5-11, 2011. More than 22,000 tire and auto service outlets participated in last years event.

This yearly event is sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association to bring awareness to all consumers about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

Proper tire care and safety is simple and easy. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommends getting in the habit of taking five minutes every month to check your tires, including the spare.


Pressure Under-inflation is a tire's #1 Enemy.
It results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!


Alignment Is your vehicle pulling to one side, or shaking?
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end out of alignment and damage your tires. Have a tire dealer check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is properly aligned.


Rotation Promotes uniform tire wear.
Regularly rotating your vehicle's tires will help you achieve more uniform wear. Unless your vehicle owner's manual has a specific recommendation, the guideline for tire rotation is approximately every 5,000 miles.


Tread Measure it -- and inspect it.
Advanced and unusual wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse conditions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of damage.


If you think you may have a tire problem or are unsure of the condition of your tires, consult your dealership as soon as possible. You can stop by Dick Scott Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Plymouth, Dick Scott Nissan in Canton or Dick Scott Motor Mall in Fowlerville during Tire Safety Week or anytime you have concerns about your tires.

Visit www.BeTireSmart.org for more details.

City of Plymouth Recreation Department Garage Sale is coming up JUNE 11th

It is Spring cleaning time! Start gathering up all those items that you no longer need, use, or want. Get a 10'x10' spot inside the Plymouth Cultural Center Ice Arena, don't worry the ice will be out, to sell everything and free up extra space in your house! For $20 you can reserve your spot, but hurry space is limited!

This year, because of the high demand, we will be holding four separate Garage Sales, June 11th, 25th, July 9th, and 23rd. Each sale runs from 9:00 - 2:00pm so if you do not need to sell but need to buy come to the Plymouth Cultural Center and pick up a hidden treasure. Admission is free! For more information call (734)455-6620, email Lauren at lobsniuk@ci.plymouth.mi.us or visit www.ci.plymouth.mi.us.


*No food or drinks can be sold. *No weapons can be sold

TOMORROW June 3, 2011 - Plymouth Michigan City Hall - Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is sponsoring a summer blood drive at the Plymouth City Hall THIS FRIDAY, June 3rd. There are still a few spots left - Save a Life - Make your appointment today!


There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

>>>>> If you come to donate blood in the City Hall Blood Drive there will be a raffle for a pair of CEDAR POINT TICKETS. In addition, you will be entered into a summer blood donor raffle for a $3,000 GASOLINE CARD!!! <<<<<


BLOOD DRIVE INFORMATION:

WHO: American Red Cross Blood Drive

WHEN: Friday, June 3rd

TIME: 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Plymouth City Hall
201 S. Main Street
Plymouth, MI 48170


FOR PRIORITY APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING ONLINE...

Visit www.redcrossblood.org and ENTER SPONSOR CODE-- PCH



*WALK-IN'S are also welcome!*



16 year olds can now donate in Michigan with parent consent!

If you haven't donated within 56 days as of June 3rd, you are eligible. For all other questions on eligibility call 866-236-3276 .

http://mi-plymouth.civicplus.com/list.aspx?MID=1713

NISSAN NV200 SELECTED AS NEW YORK CITY’S “TAXI OF TOMORROW”

- Nissan chosen as exclusive provider of NYC taxi fleet -

New York is "hailing" a new era of urban mobility today, as the city with the nation's largest taxi fleet has selected Nissan to design and supply the next-generation "Taxi of Tomorrow." The announcements were made today during a City Hall press briefing that included Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares.

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City beginning in late 2013. The award comes after a rigorous selection process that occurred over more than two years. The competition built upon more than a century of taxi industry heritage to drive the design and creation of a purpose-built vehicle, tuned to the city's streets. The other two finalists included Ford Motor Co. and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer.

"Nissan is proud to provide the next generation of taxis for the City of New York," said Tavares. "The NV200 taxi will give Nissan the opportunity to showcase our dedication to vehicle quality and urban mobility to more than 600,000 passengers every day."

The Nissan NV200 taxi will be produced in North America at Nissan's facility in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The Nissan NV200 taxi will be a modified version of the compact commercial vehicle currently available in global markets including Japan, Europe and China. Total manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of the vehicle, with all planned standard features, will be around $29,000.

As part of the program, Nissan also will work with the City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission, electric vehicles as taxis. Nissan will provide up to six 100-percent electric Nissan LEAFs to taxi owners for testing in 2012 as well as the charging stations to support their use.

"The city's Taxi of Tomorrow is the Nissan NV200 - and it's going to be the safest, most comfortable and most convenient cab the city has ever had," said Mayor Bloomberg. "We started this process to leverage our taxi industry's purchasing power to get the highest quality taxi, one that that can expand and redefine the legendary image of New York City taxicabs. The new taxis will be custom-designed to meet the specific demands of carrying 600,000 passengers a day in New York City traffic and the vehicle meets the top priorities identified by the public in our on-line survey."

Planned innovations, which respond to direct input from drivers, owners and passengers, include:
-2.0L 4-cylinder powertrain, engineered to enhance the emission performance and fuel efficiency of the taxi fleet;
-Ample room for four passengers and their luggage, substantially improved over current taxi models;
-A low-annoyance horn with exterior lights that indicate when the vehicle is honking, helping reduce noise pollution;
-Sliding doors with entry step and grab handles, providing easy entry and exit;
-Transparent roof panel (with shade) that will provide unique views of the city;
-Independently controlled rear air conditioning with a grape phenol-coated air filter to improve cabin air quality;
-Attractive, breathable, antimicrobial, environmentally friendly and easy-to-clean seat fabric that simulates the look and feel of leather;
-Overhead reading lights for passengers and floor lighting to help locate belongings;
-A mobile charging station for passengers that includes a 12V electrical outlet and two USB plugs;
-A six-way adjustable driver's seat that features both recline and lumbar adjustments, even with a partition installed;
-Standard driver's navigation and telematics systems.
Nissan also focused on passenger safety when designing the NV200 taxi. Key safety features include:
-Front and rear-seat occupant curtain airbags, as well as seat-mounted airbags for the front row;
-Standard traction control and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC);
-Sliding doors to reduce the risk of pedestrians, cyclists and other motorists getting struck by doors opening unexpectedly;
-Lights that alert other road users that taxi doors are opening.
With more than 13,000 taxis traveling a cumulative 500 million miles per year, durability was a key factor in the "Taxi of Tomorrow" selection process. Nissan will train taxi fleet operators to conduct routine in-house service and repairs, and Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers will provide prompt service by providing the first available service bay to taxi operators needing service.

About Taxi of Tomorrow
In 2007, City officials convened a group of stakeholders, including representatives of taxi drivers, owner and passengers, to create a set of goals for the next New York City taxi cab, a project called the Taxi of Tomorrow. In December 2009, the TLC issued a "request for proposals," inviting auto manufacturers and designers to submit their best ideas for a purpose-built vehicle to serve as a New York City taxicab. At the end of the evaluation, the Nissan NV200 was selected and will be the next New York City taxicab for ten years, beginning in 2013.

About Nissan Americas
In the Americas, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and was recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency in 2010 and 2011. More information on Nissan in North America, the Nissan LEAF and zero emissions can be found at www.nissanusa.com.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award.

For more information on our products, services and commitment to Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

Save Some Pain and Stress by Summer Proofing Your Kids

It can be as easy as stocking up on suntan lotion, or packing away yard tools, but every effort keeps your kids that much closer to safety.

Summer is full of blissful and often uninhibited fun. It's a time of the year when we let all of our cares go (or try to), and pour every ounce of our strength into keeping our kids happy and active during the long, sun-drenched days of the year.

It's worth every moment of our own that we have to put aside, and every drop of gas it takes to cart them around - to the park, the ice cream shop, or even soccer games. But in all the hustle and flow of the summer, we can tend to lose track of our sense of safety.

Our kids want to run around shoe-less and with as little clothing on as they can get away with. They want to ride bikes, climb everything, and put up a concerted fight when they are told that they have to wear helmets, life jackets or shirts -- basically anything that will restrain or inhibit them.

Don't give in, though. Kids are often much smarter than we are, because they are always thinking two or three steps ahead of us. They know that if they act before we can figure out what they are doing, nine times out of ten we'll let them out of exhaustion.

But even the most simple things can bring a strong, energetic kid to his or her knees in a puddle of tears (or often worse). No kid is going to emerge from the summer without a few head knocks, knee scrapes or even a stinging sunburn or two. We as parents aren't fast enough - nor are our eyes strong enough - to keep our kids within safe sight at all times.

My oldest daughter will turn 3 in about a month. She is already a force of nature (that is to say, hardly controllable). Everything she does is at full speed, with reckless abandon. She frequently stumbles and tumbles around. She has gotten tougher for it; she cries less now when she takes a fall. But I am not a gambling man; I do not plan to continually play those odds.

If not now, when will I be able to slow her down enough to help her realize that she needs to make more of an effort to consider her surroundings when she is at play? As we know, once our kids figure out that they can control their own destiny (and often us), there isn't much we can do to turn them back.

So, take a day or even just an evening, and make a check list of everything you need, have or should do to summer-proof your kids. It can be as easy as buying a new bottle of sunscreen (I just bought several: one for the house, the shed in the back yard and a couple for my wife's baby bag and mine). But it can also take some thinking in order to set your kids up for a safe summer.

My wife and I just got one of those baby pull-behind rickshaw things for our bikes, and had a heck of a time finding a helmet for our infant daughter (Sweet Bikes on Ford Road is where we eventually found a helmet for our eight-month-old.) It's worth the effort, though, in the long run. Peace of mind is priceless.

So, the moral of this rambling story is that you can never be too prepared when it comes to protecting kids from themselves. An ounce of effort can save them a ton of pain. Even if it's just making sure the shovels, yard trimmers and extension cords are safely tucked away, you'll thank yourself when your kids are bounding through a hazard-free back yard.

Heck, you may even find that you've mined some time for yourself with all the hard work.

http://canton-mi.patch.com/articles/save-some-pain-and-stress-by-summer-proofing-your-kids?ncid=M255

Timely Tips for Growing Vegetables

Gardening expert Gretchen Voyle will present a program at Brighton District Library at 7 p.m.

Learn tips for growing your own vegetable garden this season at the Brighton District Library from 7-8 p.m. Monday as veteran gardener Gretchen Voyle hosts Vegetable Gardening 101.

Vegetable Gardening 101 will provide attendees with easy-to-follow advice on growing great vegetables that can be enjoyed throughout the summer. The class is intended for traditional, organic gardeners, beginners and slightly experienced gardeners.

Voyle, an educator for Michigan State University's Extension Service of Livingston County and a Livingston Press & Argus columnist, will highlight the importance of preparing the garden soil and testing it to determine its health.

Discover the many types of vegetables grown in Michigan and how to grow them successfully. Learn about season-extending ideas for creating a longer harvest and tips to help the gardener decide when vegetables are ripe. Attendees will also leave with culinary uses and ideas for the vegetables they are planning to grow.

To learn more about Vegetable Gardening 101 call 810-229-6571; ext. 227 or visit the Brighton District Library website www.brightonlibrary.info. The Brighton District Library is located at 100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116.

http://brighton.patch.com/articles/timely-tips-for-growing-vegetables?ncid=M255

Brighton Historical Society to Conduct Tours of Old Village Cemetery

The first of six monthly guided tours starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28.

A Michigan Registered Historic Site, Brighton's Old Village Cemetery is one of the city's most significant landmarks. Thirty-seven Civil War veterans, as well as dozens of influential residents, are buried onsite.

The location is also one of Brighton's most beautiful. Perched atop a small hill above Mill Pond, the cemetery offers panoramic views of downtown Brighton and Mill Pond Park.

"I believe it is the crown jewel of the Mill Pond Park," Jim Vichich of the Brighton Area Historical Society (BAHS) said.

BAHS, which has led annual clean-ups for the last three years and was responsible for its rededication in 2010, plans to refurbish the entire cemetery.

It'll be a slow process, but organizers plan to repair the headstones, most of which are skewed or crumbling, Vichich said. He also envisions a retaining wall and fence along Mill Pond, benches for reading and reflection, lighting, cameras, and pops of color.

"We'd like to add some flowering shrubs and trees," Vichich said. "The point is to get people in there."

Contrary to frequent assumption, Old Village Cemetery does not belong to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The cemetery, which has always been a public cemetery, is property of the City of Brighton.

It was originally dedicated in 1837 with the burial of Truman Worden, whose death marked Brighton's first. Strangely, Worden's headstone was missing until a few years ago when it was discovered under a foot of debris during a clean-up.

Among those interred at Old Village Cemetery are John McKinney and Kinsley Bingham.

McKinney, a slave who fled to Brighton, died in the early 1890s after living above the bank (now the Yum Yum Tree) for 40 years. Even though he was respected in the community, Brighton's residents protested his being buried in the public cemetery. Instead, he was buried on the 10-foot portion of the grounds of St. Paul's Episcopal Church that abutted the cemetery's grounds. His plot has since become part of the Old Village Cemetery.

Bingham (1808-1861) served as Michigan's governor from 1855-1859 and as a U.S. Senator from 1859-1861. He also helped to found the Michigan Agricultural College at Michigan State University.

BAHS's tours of Old Village Cemetery are scheduled to take place on the fourth Saturday of each month during Brighton's Farmers Market. Tours will begin at 11 a.m. at the cemetery's new entrance above the gazebo at Mill Pond Park. In addition to providing general information, the one-hour tour will feature information concerning nine prominent Brighton families whose members are buried there

Greenfield Village’s Civil War Remembrance May 28-30, 2011

Visit Greenfield Village this Memorial Day Weekend for one of my favorite events of the year! My family and I got a membership to Henry Ford/Greenfield Village last year and had such an amazing family day at this and many of the other events that we didn't hesitate to renew our Membership this year! We will definitely be attending the Civil War Remembrance again this year!!! And they are even open Saturday 'til 9pm!

A time to reflect. A time to celebrate. Greenfield Village's most treasured signature event. Memorial Day weekend is filled with high emotions and vivid experiences as we honor veterans who fought and died to preserve our nation's freedom. More than 450 military reenactors create an authentic Civil War encampment for an observance filled with parades, artillery demonstrations and heartfelt 19th-century music. Kick off summer with a gathering that is reverent, reflective and triumphant.


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Activities:
Greenfield Village offers you the opportunity to learn about and challenge the many viewpoints of the Civil War period. Hear from both Union and Confederate soldiers along with the people on the home fronts as they present "Civil War Remembrance."

Click here to download the 2011 Civil War Remembrance Program

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
The Dodworth Saxhorn Band, America's premier 19th-century brass ensemble will perform a variety of music that was popular at the time of the Civil War.
See below for specific performance times.

RECOGNITIONS & COMMEMORATION

Special Recognition Badges
for veterans and current armed services members
Saturday 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday 9:30am-5pm
(Village Pavilion, outside)

Memorial Day Commemoration
with historian William Hendricks
Monday only, 12pm
(Village Green)

SPECIAL EXHIBITS & PRESENTATIONS

Original Army and Navy Artifacts
from the Civil War by Jack Barnhart
and Kraig Lawson
Saturday 12pm-7pm
Sunday and Monday 11am-5pm
(Village Pavilion)

Michigan Civil War Battle Flags
Preservation with John Gibney
Uniforms, battle relics and artifacts
Saturday 1pm, 3pm & 5pm
Sunday and Monday 11am, 1pm & 3pm
(Miller School)

What We Wore - Fashions of the Past
fashion show and lecture by Beth Turza
Saturday 12pm & 4pm
Sunday 12:30pm
(Town Hall, outside)

Mysteries Uncovered: Details of Dress for the Civil War Civilian
Saturday 12pm-7pm
Sunday and Monday 11am-5pm
(Village Pavilion)

Special Civil War Clothing Presentations
Men's Clothing by Bill Christen
-Saturday 1pm
-Sunday 2pm
-Monday 3pm

Dressed for the Occasion by Pam Yockey
-Saturday 3pm
-Sunday 3pm
-Monday 1pm

Steel Mills and Steel Petticoats: How the Industrial Revolution Changed the Way America Dressed by Carolann Schmitt
-Saturday 5pm
-Sunday 1pm
-Monday 2pm

The Last Camp - See the Original Poem Written by J. Wesley Benedict in 1872
Saturday 12pm-7pm
Sunday and Monday 11am-5pm
(Village Pavilion)

Funeral at the Adams House
19th-century mourning
Saturday 11am-7pm
Sunday and Monday 9:30am-5pm
(Adams House)

Union Regimental Headquarters
Saturday 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday 9:30am-5pm
(Susquehanna Plantation)

Sutlers Row
The Sutlers were traveling merchants and purveyors. Stop by Sutlers Row to purchase authentically reproduced goods of the era including items from the Greenfield Village Glass Shop.
All day
(Near Town Hall)

Sock-Making Demonstration
Saturday and Sunday 10am- 4pm
(Weaving Shop)

MILITARY & CIVILIAN CAMPS

Confederate Military Camp
All day
(Near Logan County Courthouse)

Union Military Camp
All day
(Near Susquehanna Plantation)

Confederate Civilian Camp
All day
(Near Carousel)

Union Civilian Camp
All day
(Near Mulberry Grove)
MILITARY REENACTMENTS

Marching and Drill Practices
Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
Sunday 11am-11:30am
Monday 9:30am-11:30am
(Village Green)

Bayonet Drills
Sunday only, 12:30pm
(Village Green)

Cavalry Demonstration with the
Michigan Cavalry Brigade
Saturday 4pm, Sunday and Monday 2pm
(Walnut Grove)

Artillery Firing Demonstration
Narrated by Al Day
Saturday 5pm, Sunday and Monday 3pm
(Walnut Grove)

Tactical Demonstration
Narrated by William Hendricks
Saturday 6pm, Sunday and Monday 4pm
(Walnut Grove)

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

Show Your Support
Make souvenir ribbon rosettes
Saturday 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday 9:30am -5pm
(Edison Homestead)

Researching Your Civil War Ancestors with Civil War Historian Dale R. Niesen
Saturday 12pm-7pm
Sunday and Monday 11am-5pm
(Village Pavilion)

Enlist in the Army
Sign up and receive a reproduction Volunteer Enlistment paper
Saturday 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday 9:30am-5pm

Mustering in and Drill
Once you've enlisted at the Post Office and seen the surgeon at Dr. Howard's Office, you can report for mustering in and your first drill.
Saturday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 4:15pm & 5:45pm
Sunday 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm & 4:15pm
Monday 10:30am, 2:15pm & 4:15pm
(Logan County Courthouse)

DRAMATIC PRESENTATIONS

The Door
Saturday 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm 5pm & 6pm
Sunday and Monday 12:30pm, 2pm & 3pm
(Susquehanna Plantation)

The Breath of Emancipation
Saturday 1pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm
Sunday 12pm & 1:30pm
Monday 1pm & 2:30pm
(Hermitage Slave Quarters)

MUSIC

Dodworth Saxhorn Band
Saturday 2pm, 3:15pm, 5:15pm & 7pm
Sunday and Monday 11am, 2pm & 3pm
(Town Hall)

Camp Chase Drum & Fife Corps
Sunday 10:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm & 3:30pm
Monday 10:30am, 2:30pm & 3:30pm
(Scotch Settlement School)

SHOPPING

Greenfield Village Store
- Liberty Craftworks Store
- Burbank Store

Saturday 9:30am-9pm, Sunday and Monday 9:30am-5pm

http://www.hfmgv.org/events/civilWarRemembrance.aspx