“THE FACE OF ANN ARBOR” — VOLUME 3, NUMBER 11 75¢

Inside
Jeffries makes
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over business Inside: It’s scary to find out you’re
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Saline Craft Show
set for April 9
Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Suspect faces On the

RAIL
several indecent
exposure charges
back as December 2009.
Attorney says The most recent incidents
many key facts were reported Nov. 11, 2010, and
Nov. 23, 2010, outside the Oxford
still unknown Housing complex, reports show.
Women living in the residence
hall located in the 600 block of
By Art Aisner Oxford Road said they saw a
Special Writer
man standing outside a window
peering inside while masturbat- Sports
The attorney for a man ing at about 12:30 a.m.
accused in a string of peep- Residents also reported a Huron basketball team makes
ing Tom incidents at multiple similar incident outside their early exit from postseason
housing complexes near the tournament.
building at about 11:15 p.m.
University of Michigan Central Nov. 11. Page 11-A
Campus said he has yet to see The man was described as
the evidence against his client white, about 5-foot-8 with an
and intends to find out more average build. He wore a hooded
about the allega-
tions at a prelimi-
sweatshirt and
either blue jeans
ON THE WEB
nary exam.
Christopher
The charges or cotton sweat-
pants, according to
Filipek, 30, faces
counts of aggra-
were authorized reports.
Other similar
vated indecent
exposure, indecent
last week, but incidents were
reported at other
exposure by a sex- authorities said areas last March
ually-delinquent and June.
person, two counts the alleged Filipek is a
of eavesdropping Plymouth resident
and trespassing, crimes date as and is not affili-
and two counts of ated with U of M, Become a fan of A2 Journal on
being a disorderly far back as officials said. Facebook (465 fans) and follow
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Mandell said
peeping. A pre- December 2009. Filipek and his
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family are dev- Links are provided on the A2
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March 23 in Washtenaw County allegations levied last week by Journal home page.
District Court. police and prosecutors, and that
“We intend on holding the they have many questions. He
preliminary exam and research- declined to comment on specif- Weave the Web:
ing any evidence the prosecu- ics of the case and said he had Make sure to click on
tion has,” Mandell said via not seen much more than the www.heritage.com around
telephone Friday. criminal complaint filed with the clock for the most
The crimes are misdemean- the court. in-depth coverage of
ors. However, prosecutors filed “On the U of M campus at Washtenaw County. One of
for a felony sentencing enhance- 2 a.m., there are a lot of guys our “Most Viewed” stories is
ment by alleging Filipek is a walking around and we’ll see Photo by Ximena Erickson “Area relief groups preparing
sexually delinquent person. If what they have and what the aid efforts.”
convicted, the distinction would allegations are,” Mandell said.
likely lengthen any sentence
Filipek faced up to life in pris-
on, attorneys said.
Following Filipek’s formal
arraignment, the University
of Michigan’s Department of
The charges were authorized Public Safety canceled a
Mother Goose pays visit
Storyteller Trudy Bulkley posed as Mother Goose during the “Kerry Tales: Lions and
last week, but authorities said Lambs with Mother Goose” event at Hollander’s March 6.
the alleged crimes date as far PLEASE SEE CHARGES/3-A
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Local chapter marks Red Cross Month

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Chapter of the American Red
March events Cross, 4624 Packard Road in
celebrate history Ann Arbor, has plenty of activi-
ties on tap, not just in this spe- Online poll:
of commitment cial month, but year round.
The chapter’s primary lines
Participate in our weekly
web poll at www.heritage.
of service are health and safety; com.
By Sheila Pursglove emergency services (disaster,
Special Writer
service to armed forces, and
community disaster education);
Since its founding in 1881 by and blood services
Clara Barton, the American The local chapter also offers
Red Cross has had a mission to two special programs. First Aid
help people prevent, prepare for Support Team provides immedi-
and respond to emergencies. ate and temporary medical care Click on the “jobs” tab on
President Franklin D. Roosevelt through advanced, specialized the home page of our Web
first declared March as a special training at local community site or go directly to http://
month for the organization in events such as the Ann Arbor jobs.heritage.com.
1943 and presidents have contin- Art Fairs, Dexter Fun Run,
ued to proclaim each March as Dances with Dirt and other
These volunteers with the Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross are but a few Red Cross Month.
of the many needed to help make the organization one of the largest relief groups globally. The Washtenaw County PLEASE SEE MARKS/2-A INDEX
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Board looks closer at public safety Editorial

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township’s 10-year public safety she said during the Pittsfield proactive problem solving units Grewal said crime decreased Sports Page 11-A
Millage increase millage that is set to expire at Township Board meeting March that work with various groups an estimated 18 percent between
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set to appear on the end of the year. The 1-mill
increase will nearly double the
9.
According to a document
such as homeowner associa-
tions; road patrol and a field
2008 and 2010.
“I think the credibility really
the May 3 ballot millage, bringing it to 1.95 mills.
The existing 0.95-mill levy
released by the township, mill-
age funds would be used for
training unit that trains town-
ship officers.
goes to the fact that our public
safety personnel are so dedi-
generates less than $100 per operating expenses; sworn Grewal said there has been a cated,” she said.
By Amy Bell The township will cover the
Heritage Media
year on a house with a $100,000 police officers; firefighters and focus within the last few years
taxable value. The new millage support personnel; replacement on crime prevention and efforts cost of the election. The ballot
would tax residents an addition- and additional fire apparatus; such as the township’s commu- also will include a request from
The Pittsfield Township al $100 per year and generate capital requirements, including nity patrol unit may have to be the Washtenaw Intermediate
Board learned more informa- $3.3 million overall when first equipment acquisition; and for cut if the millage is not passed. School District for a special edu-
tion about a proposed tax cation millage renewal.
collected in 2012. related program support. The millage remains one of
increase after voting previously Grewal cited long-term finan- Printed News Tip
If it’s not approved, Township Some of the services provid- the lowest rates in Washtenaw
to put it on the ballot for voters cial planning as the reason for on Hotline:
Supervisor Mandy Grewal said ed by the public safety depart- County and the township is one the increase.
to consider. cuts will have to be made. ment include 911 dispatch that of a few communities that has recycled 877-995-NEWS
With decreased revenues paper (6397)
Voters will go to the polls May “There will be service cuts also assists with non-emergency seen a decrease in crime, she
3 to decide on an increase to the and there will be layoffs,” calls; community patrol unit; said. PLEASE SEE BOARD/2-A