HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendas/Packets - 1995.08.16 - 39955Ruth A. Johnson
Pecky D. Le:vis. Jr. George Vi- Kuhn
Chairman Thomas A. La:v
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Ralph A. Richard Jean ivi. Fox John E. Olsen
A,lanager Vice Chairman L. Brooks Patterson
Jcn J. Kipke Richard D. Kuhn, Jr. Kay Schmid
COUNTY PARKS Assistant Manager Secretary RichardSkarri?
2800 Watkins Lake Road -Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
810.858.0906 Fax 810.858.1683 TDD 810.858.1684
August 11, 1995
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
A meeting has been called of the PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION as follows:
PLACE. . . . . . . . . . . .Parks and Recreation Office
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, August 16, 1995
9:00 a.m.
PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . Regular Meeting
This meeting has been called in accordance with the
authorization of Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. of the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sincerely,
Ralph Richard
Manager
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING
August 16, 1995
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of Minutes for August 2, 1995 Meeting.
4. Public Comments
S. Bid Item: Addison Oaks Play Equipment Expansion.
Joe Figa / 858-4920
6. Bid Item: Groveland Oaks Modular Play Area.
If II
7. Bid Item: Independence Oaks Nature Center Addition.
8. Rarg Projects - Groveland, Independence and
Waterford Oaks
Dan Stencil / 858-4944
9. Manager's Report. Ralph Richard / 858-0909
10. Old Business.
11. New Business.
12. Adjourn.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 2. 1995
The meeting was called to order at 9:08 a.m. by Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr. in the banquet room of the
Glen Oaks Golf Course.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Ruth Johnson, George W. Kuhn, Thomas Law, Nancy
McConnell, John Olsen, Kay Schmid, Richard Skarritt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., L. Brooks Patterson
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Giffels, Hoyem-Basso
Oakland Co. Sheriffs Dept.
OCSD-Mounted Division
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
Frank Trionfi, Chief, Admin. Services
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Jan Pung, Chief of Communication
Joe Figa, Chief of Design/Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
By Parrott, Wint Outing Event Coordinator
Dave Battle, Consultant
Henry Buffa, Undersheriff
Murray Chodak, Captain
Bill Oswald, Deputy
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Schmid to approve the minutes of the meeting
of June 27, 1995, as written.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked, nor comments made, by the public.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Olsen to approve the payment of Vouchers 6-1
through 6-508; the Interdepartmental Payment Register for the May charges paid in June;
the Oak Management Corporation, Inc. credits for the 2nd quarter of 1995; and the
Transfer Voucher Register for the 2nd quarter of 1995.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
3-1
(Commission Meeting, August 2, 1995)
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The Statement of Operations for the month ending June 30, 1995, was accepted as filed.
1995 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET UPDATE:
The 1995 Capital Improvements Projects Budget Update as of June 30, 1995 was accepted as filed.
ACTIVITIES REPORT:
The Activities Report for June, 1995 was accepted as filed.
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MOUNTED UNIT DIVISION PRESENTATION:
Bill Oswald from the Mounted Division gave a presentation on this volunteer, fully -deputized unit, noting
its history, training and equipment. He also emphasized their three -prong purpose, which is crime
prevention, crowd control, and community relations. He noted the hours of service to the Oakland County
Parks every year and that they "take pride in making the Oakland County Parks the finest in the country --
and the safest."
Commissioners were invited to attend one of the unit's training sessions.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Commissioner John Olsen presented to the Commission and staff a plaque he received at the NACo
Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in the field of parks and
recreation for The Fridge at Waterford Oaks. Commissioner Olsen commended staff for their work on this
project.
OAKLAND PARKS PRESENTATION:
Claude Brittingham, President of the Oakland Parks Foundation, noted the efforts being made with Ernie
Baker, President of BBDO, to build a trail system, pier, and handicap parking facility in Orion Oaks. He
then presented a check from the Myrtle and William Hess Charitable Trust in the amount of $4,250 for this
facility.
WINT OUTING:
By Parrott, event coordinator for the Lewis E. Wint Nature Center Golf Classic being held at Springfield
Oaks Golf Course on Monday, September 18, updated the Commission on the outing's progress. She
distributed invitations and requested assistance from each Commissioner for possible hole sponsorships
and in soliciting players.
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK RENOVATION:
3-2
(Commission Meeting, August 2, 1995)
Bids for a 14-foot wide group tube ride for the Waterford Oaks Waterpark were presented, plus an alternate
for a 10-foot wide ride. This contract will include the tower, flumes, flume structural system, conveyor
system, and mechanical system; the pool and walkways are not included.
Chief of Design Joe Figa noted that he and Manager Richard have recently visited two waterparks with
group tube rides, one with a 14-foot ride and one with a 10-foot ride. Staff also spoke to both bidders
about the two different slide sizes they bid on, plus our site restrictions.
After this review, staff is recommending the Commission award the contract to Proslide for the 10-foot wide
ride, which will be 504' to 515' in length.
Moved by Mr. G. Kuhn, supported by Mrs. Johnson to award the contract for the 10' group
tube ride at the Waterford Oaks Waterpark including the tower, flumes, flume structural
system, conveyor system, and mechanical system, in the amount of $545,640, plus a 5%
contingency in the amount of $27,282, for a total budgeted amount of $572,922.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt, Johnson (8)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
Waterford Township has reviewed our plans with no objections. Also, we required a height variance for
the tower for this feature; the township approved that on August 1.
Commissioner Olsen requested another copy of the total cost breakdown on the entire renovation project.
Commissioner Law requested staff investigate further Mr. Mastriona's food service operation
revenues/expenditures from his Hyland Hills' Waterworld Park. Mr. Mastriona indicated during his
presentation to the Commission that the park's food service was its largest revenue producer.
Commissioner Law would like the Commission's consideration to provide the same service at our facility
if investigation proves it would be worthwhile.
PORTABLE RADAR UNIT - WATERFORD OAKS FRIDGE TOBOGGAN RUN:
Moved by Mr. Olsen, supported by Mr. Law to authorize staff to submit Requests For
Quotations for the purchase of a Kustom Signal Smart Unit Radar Trailer for The Fridge
refrigerated toboggan run at Waterford Oaks in an amount not to exceed $8,500,
contingent upon approval from Risk Management.
AYES: Johnson, G. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Staff showed a short segment of a video showing a children's play feature similar to that proposed for the
Waterford Oaks Waterpark and requested Commission approval of the concept and authorization to go out
for bid.
3-3
(Commission Meeting, August 2, 1995)
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mrs. McConnell to approve the concept of the children's
water play feature for the Waterford Oaks Waterpark and to authorize staff to go out for
bid for this proposed feature.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Law, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt, Johnson (7)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
Commissioner Olsen requested staff show this video segment again when the bid is being presented.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
In addition to the Manager's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---County Commissioner Larry Pernick has sent another letter requesting Commission bid information from
May 1, 1994, through the present, for any bids awarded to other than the low bidder, and citing the
Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
Commission was concerned that our purchasing procedures may be questioned for impropriety and that
we are giving the impression we have something to hide.
Moved by Mrs. McConnell, supported by Mrs. Johnson to request staff to maintain a file
of Commission minutes which would include bids awarded to other than low bid, plus our
justification for doing so.
AYES: Johnson, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Commission directed staff to send a letter to Commissioner Pernick informing him that we do not maintain
a comprehensive listing of purchases and contracts not awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
However, all of those records are available to the public and Commissioner Pernick is invited to inspect and
examine all contracts and purchase orders.
Also, in order to be more accommodating, the commission staff will now be maintaining a file of minutes
which will include bids awarded to other than low bid and their justification.
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 1995. Also, the
Commission's upcoming meeting schedule will be as follows:
No meeting on September 6, but there will be one on September 20.
No meeting on October 4, but there will be one of October 18.
Moved by Mr. Law, supported by Mr. Olsen to adjourn the meeting.
3-4
(Commission Meeting, August 2, 1995)
AYES: Johnson, Law, Lewis, McConnell, Olsen, Schmid, Skarritt (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
l
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr. Karen Smith
Secretary Recording Secretary
3-5
ADDISON OAKS
PLAY EQUIPMENT EXPANSION
Bids were received for the expansion of the existing modular play unit at Addison
Oaks. This is the second phase of this play area. This additional equipment consists
of several levels of open decks, two covered decks with wood roofs, ring track ride,
three slides, two climbers, step ladder, snake pole, challenge ladder, a ring, and
swings. This additional equipment must also match the existing Iron Mountain Forge
equipment which is wooden with metal elements. There were two optional pieces of
equipment included: a tire swing and a double belt swing. These would replace a 20
year old swing set.
The only bid received was from Play Environments of Holland, Michigan, in the
amount of $14,800. The optional quotes were $1,185 for the belt swing and $1,177
for the tire swing.
Staff has reviewed the bid and recommends the award of this contract to Play
Environments in the amount $17,162 which includes both optional swing sets and
delivery to the site, plus a 5% contingency of $858, for a total $18,020.
Because there is a minimal amount of equipment and the design has relatively few
footings, our park crew will able to perform the installation.
The adopted 1995 Capital Improvement Budget designated $18,222 for this project.
GROVELAND OAKS
MODULAR PLAY AREA
Bids were received for the material and installation of a new satellite modular play
area for Groveland Oaks. This play area will be located on the west side of the park
and adjacent to the modern campsite area. This is the only area within the park that
does not have a play area. It is our intention to provide a large central play area and
several smaller satellite play areas that are distributed within the park.
An alternate was included for installation as there is a large quantity of equipment.
This play feature will consist of several open deck levels and two covered decks, three
slides, a track ride, clatter bridge, arched climber, sliding pole, several safety rails,
teletalker set bubble, and tic tac toe panels and a belt swing set.
Bids were received as follows:
CONTRACTOR BRAND BASE BID ALT. #1 TOTAL
Play Environment Iron Mountain Forge $23,000 $9,000 $32,000
Holland, Mi
Jack Golden Assoc. Olympic Brand $18,697 $6,168 $24,865
Eastpointe, Mi
Staff is reviewing the bids and products and will be making a recommendation at the
meeting.
The adopted Capital Improvement Budget allocated $50,000 for this project.
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
NATURE CENTER ADDITION
Bids were received for the addition to the Independence Oaks Nature Center on August 10, 1995.
The base bid for the approximately 4,300 sq. ft. addition consists of a new entrance lobby, an
environmental interpretive lecture room, a small conference room, additional restrooms, mechanical
room, storage room, and includes mechanical, electrical and site work. There is also an allowance of
$3,000 for a specialty glass to be installed in the main windows of the lobby area.
Four alternates were included as follows:
No. 1. The material and installation for a complete septic system, including the field and tank.
No. 2. The complete residing of the existing structure with the same siding that is being used on the
new addition.
No. 3. Providing the lobby window with non -reflective glass.
No. 4 Providing a box window in the main lecture room in place of the standard one.
The bids are as follows:
Company
John King & Co., Inc.
Pontiac, MI
Omega Development Corp.
Warren, MI
C. A. Hunt Construction, Inc.
Romulus, MI **
J. O. A. Construction, Co.lnc
Southfield, MI
Premacon Inc.
Southfield, MI
Base Alt #1 Alt #2 Alt #3 Alt #4
Bid
$527,879
$6,200
$8,390
$1,050
$6,000
$797,000
$6,325
$15,000
$1,200
$6,400
$527,000 $2,500 $5,700 $2,200 $3,600
$713,000
$9,500
$47,200
$2,100
$9,750
$750,000
$9,000
$6,000
$3,000
$10,000
** Irregular Bid, Addendums not acknowledged
Total
$549,519
$825,925
$541,000
$781,550
$778,000
This project is being funded, in part, by a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
"Protecting Michigan's Future" Recreation Bond Grant. Therefore, we have transmitted all pertinent
documents regarding these bids to the DNR for their recommendation and approval.
Staff is in the process of reviewing these bids and will be making a presentation at the commission
meeting.
11 There was $575,000 budgeted and approved in the 1995 Capital Improvement Budget for this project.
REROOFING PROJECTS
GROVELAND INDEPENDENCE AND WATERFORD OAKS
Bids to reroof four houses are due on Friday, August 11. The four
houses are the park supervisor residences at Groveland and Indepen-
dence Oaks, plus the old administration office and a rental house at
Waterford Oaks.
Staff will review the bids with Purchasing and make a recom-
mendation at the meeting.
interoffice
M E M O R A N D U M
to: DAN STENCIL
cc: JON KIPKE
from: JOHN SOWELS, OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS & REC.
re: RE -ROOFING PROJECTS
date: August 10, 1995
We are requesting Commission approval for the re -roofing of four Park
owned buildings, two at Waterford Oaks, one at Independence Oaks, and
one at Groveland Oaks.
The two buildings in Waterford are the Park's Deputy Building and
one rental home. Both buildings have been roofed over in the past (over
20 years ago) and now need: removal of the existing roofing down to the
sheeting; off premisses disposal; repair to all damaged material;
installation of new roof vents to meet current building codes; installation of
new flashing on all protrusions through the roof; installation of ice and
water shields; installation of a new drip edge around the complete
perimeter of building; and installation of new Class A asphalt shingles with
a 25 Year warranty .
The other two buildings, Independence & Groveland, were built in
1974 & 1975 and are at a point that damage could be incurred if not
replaced. The contractor will need to: install new Class A asphalt
shingles with 25 Year warranty over the existing shingles; install new drip
edge around the complete perimeter; install new roof vents; and install
new flashing at all protrusions.
An separate bid was requested for new gutters and downspouts. All
the buildings presently have them and should be replaced along with the
roofs. Some material may be reusable but it is not recommended.
Specification for Re -roofing at Waterford Oaks
Parks Deputy Building.
1. Remove the existing shingles, drip edge, gutters
and roof vents and dispose of off of the premisses.
Roof to be protected in case of inclement weather.
2. At eave edges and in valleys, install new 60 mil
ice and water shield in strict accordance with
manufacturers specifications.
3. Over the entire roof area, install one layer of 15
pound felt mechanically attached to the existing
roof deck. Valleys to receive an additional layer
of granulated asphalt rolled roofing material.
4. Install new drip edge at complete perimeter of
building.
5. Install new three tab GAF Sovereign series
Fiberglass Class A asphalt shingles. Color to be
at owner's discretion.
6. Install new roof vents. Color to be at owner's
discretion.
7. At canopy area, over rear entrance, install 060
EPDM rubber, fully adhered to the existing roof
deck at low slope edge.
8. Install new soil pipe flanges where necessary.
9. Inspect the existing wood deck and repair any
rotten or damaged wood on a time and material
basis. Owner to verify areas of replacement/repair.
Additional separate bid for installation of new
gutters, downspouts and gutter accessories.
MANAGER'S REPORT
---Since this is our last meeting before the Wint Outing, I'm sending a hope that all of you can
attend and play golf --or at least come for dinner. If you have any leads for hole sponsorships or
players, please call By Parrott at 975-9539.
---Upcoming dates for you to note for your calendar:
September 18: 3rd Annual Lewis E. Wint Nature Center Golf Classic, Springfield
Oaks Golf Course
September 22-24: Springfield Oaks Hot Air Balloon Festival
October 1: 11th Annual Fall Color Car Classic, Independence Oaks
---The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, at the
administration office.
---Attached is a copy of an article on a recent lifeguard save at Groveland Oaks.
---The tentative timetable for the 1996 budget is as follows:
August 11 -- Submit budget forms and information to Park Supervisors and Chiefs
August 31 -- Submit CIP and part-time summer staffing requests
September 8 -- Park Supervisors and Chiefs submit budget requests to Manager
September 19-22 -- Budget review with Park Supervisors, Chiefs, Manager and staff
October 13 -- Manager submits recommended budget to the Commission
October 18 -- Time set aside for budget review by Commission, Manager and staff
October 24 -- Continuation of budget review if not completed on October 18
November 8 -- Advertise Notice of Public Hearing
November 20 -- Budget available for public inspection
December 6 -- Public Hearing on the budget and budget adoption by the Commission
---On August 4 White Lake Oaks hosted a seniors golf tournament for persons age 55 and over.
This tournament was filled to capacity with over 200 golfers participating. Also, on August 5
Springfield Oaks hosted a 3-man scramble tournament, which was also filled to capacity with 60
teams.
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ship at Ford Motor Co.,
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ting d< --tment. She
ins t:' ne an entre-
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clubs, movie theaters
staurants.
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man as long as he fully
ited its front.
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sh the pro'ect and con -
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progress since ripping
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me Oakland PresslCHRISTINA MACIAS
Lifeguard MacKenae Fetters says Joshua Teeples ' vm Wrtg to call out, but was taking in water'
GROVELAND LIFEGUARD RESCUES
TODDLER WHO WANDERED INTO LAKE
By HANK SCHALLER
Of Tile Oakland Press
GROVELAND TWP. —
Joshua Teeples will be able to
celebrate his third birthday
Monday thanks to the quick
action of lifeguard Mackenzie
Fetters.
Fetters, 18, who keeps
watch over swimmers at
Paradise Beach on Stewart
Lake. at Groveland Oaks
County Park, rescued the
Highland Township boy who
had wandered away from his
parents about 4:35 p.m.
Thursday.
"I was life guarding when I
heard this gurgling noise,"
Fetters recalled. "The little
boy was trying to call out, but
was taking in water."
Fetters, of Flushing, said
the boy was coughing up
water when she got him to
shore and she feared he had
taken water into his lungs.
rhat's when I called the
park rangers, EMS and the
Marine Division," she said.
Jan Pung, communications
officer for the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation
Commission, said it appeared
"I had five saves in
my time at the wave
pool, but never an
incident where we
had to contact EMS."
MacKenzie Fetters
Paradise Beach lifeguard
that for 30-60 seconds the lit-
tle boy was under water that
was about 3 feet deep and
about 25 feet from shore.
Fetters said the boy appar-
ently had wandered away
from his parents who were
looking for him at a play-
ground located not far from
the beach.
Oakland County Sheriffs
Sgt. Joseph Lambourn said
an immediate search had
been launched by family
members, park employees
and deputies.
He apparently was gone
only for a couple minutes, but
had wandered into the lake
fully clothed," Fetters said.
"Those young ones see the
water and that's where they
head."
Joshua was taken to
Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital
where he was treated and
released. Fetters said the
boys parents were quite
relieved and grateful follow-
ing the rescue.
The parents could not be
reached for comment Friday.
Fetters has worked as a
lifeguard for the Parks and
Recreation Commission for
the past three summers. She
spent her first two years at _
the wave pool at Waterford
Oaks County Park in
Waterford Township.
"I had five saves in my
time at the wave pool, but
never an incident where we
had to contact EMS," said
Fetters, a June graduate of
Flushing High School. She
plans to attend Michigan
State University this fall and
major in zoology.
And Fetters hopes to con-
tinue working as a lifeguard
during her summer breaks.
Sgt. Lambourn said he
would be nominating Fetters
for a citizen citation to honor
her life-saving efforts.
1 ne G i i rucx liroup plan to invest
about $104 million to remodel the plant
at South Saginaw Street and South
Boulevard into a Truck Process
Validation Center. City Council will
decide whether the plant site should be
declared a rehabilitation district, which
would make it eligible for a future prop-
erty tax abatement.
School bonds on ballot
HIGHLAND —The Huron Valley School
Board has decided to place two bond -
issue proposals before the voters on
Tuesday, Sept. 26. Board members and
school administrators say if the propos-
als succeed, the district can build an
additional school and expand existing
schools. Proposal I will ask for $29.05
million. Proceeds from the bond sale will
fund a new elementary school, expand
current elementary and Lakeland High
School classrooms; and improve comput-
er technology. Proposal II will ask for
$19.51 million. Bond proceeds would pay
for improvements in heating and venti-
lation, and add specialty classrooms and
equipment at elementary schools; and
would add classrooms at middle schools.
City works on settlement
OXFORD — The Village of Oxford has
appointed Village Attorney Robert
Bunting to represent it in settlement
negotiations involving a wrongful death
lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought by the
family of Robert J. Scott, a man who
committed suicide while in the Oxford
Police holding cell. He was arrested for
violating a restraining order Sept. 26,
1994. The lawsuit alleges that the police
were negligent because they left Scott
unsupervised and that officers were not
adequately trained.
Township supports bill
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Officials
here will be supporting a new state
House bill that would combine and limit
elections in the future. The bill would
reduce election costs and eliminate voter
confusion over precinct location and elec-
tion dates. The proposed legislation
would allow elections on three days of
the year:
Pontiac meeting changed
PONTIAC — Pontiac City Council
rescheduled its Thursday meeting to 5
p m. for its preformal and 6 p.m. for the
formal meeting at City Hall. Council
normally meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. and
7 p.m. but changed next week's meeting
because of Mayor Charlie J. Harrison
Jr.'s funeral, which is planned for 11
a.m. Thursday.
Golf outing honors women
ROCHESTER—The women who helped
raise more than $1.3 million to help
fight cancer will be honored at the
American Cancer Society's 20th Annual
Babe Zaharias Golf Championship,
which will be Aug. 14 at the Great Oaks
Country Club in Rochester. A four -
women scramble play will be at 8 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m. Foursomes will compete to
represent metro Detroit at the State
Championship in Boyne. Susan Clark
and Alex Karras, stars of the CBS -TV
show "The Babe" will co-chair the event.
Non -golfers can attend a dinner ban-
quet, special tribute, live and silent auc-
tions, and raffle for $25 per ticket. The
entire day and evening golf package is
$175 person. For more information, call
the American Cancer Society
Tournament office at 557-5353, ext. 126.
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A former Novi marl who snatched
his two boys and then lived on the run
for 11 years, is released from jail after
serving 10 months for parental kidnap-
ping. Page A-4