“It is with a great sense of commitment and an even greater sense of honor that I seek to continue to serve the people of the 33rd District. I am confident that my many years of experience, strong work ethic and community involvement will be well regarded by the voters as I undertake this journey,” Nykiel said. 

Judge Nykiel is currently serving as Chief Judge Pro-Tem and Presiding Judge of the Sobriety Court Program.  An attorney for 22 years, Nykiel also served as 33rd District Court Administrator from 1985 to 1998. 

Judge Nykiel works with his fellow judges and the court administrator to efficiently

and economically operate the court.  In 2009, the docket calendar was revised to ensure prompt adjudication of cases at a lower cost, while protecting due process rights.  This year, the overall budgeted expenditures were reduced by more than $150,000 (5.7%).

In 2007 he teamed with judges, staff, and community stakeholders to develop and implement a Sobriety Court Program utilizing existing resources and available grants.  Repeat offenders with an underlying drug and/or alcohol dependency who are committed to breaking the bonds of addiction may be admitted to this program in lieu of serving jail time.  Participants must obtain employment and are monitored closely through frequent chemical testing and face-to-face meetings with the probation officer and presiding judge.  Each successful participant in the program (the first five participants graduated in March 2010) represents a savings to the community in the form of reduced jail costs while yielding a productive, sober member of society.

Judge Nykiel literally brings his courtroom to local schools with his participation in the Court to School Program.  Middle and High School students are able to observe offenders being sentenced “on the record” in their school.  An interactive question and answer period follows the proceedings so that students can learn about, and make relevant, what they observe.

Other improvements to the court operation that Judge Nykiel helped to implement over the past five years include:  

§ a mediation program for community dispute resolution of civil and small claims cases

§ electronic writing of traffic tickets that are uploaded to the court’s computer system from the issuing officer’s car

§ an enhanced website that allows citizens to pay traffic tickets and look up cases on-line

§ expansion of the jail alternative community work program

§ renovations to the courthouse that include enhancements to the security surveillance systems.

A lifelong resident of the 33rd Judicial District, Nykiel was born and raised on Grosse Ile, lived in Trenton for 9 years, and currently makes his home on Grosse Ile with his wife Debbie and their two year old son. Nykiel attends St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton where he also serves as a lector.  He is a member of the St. Joseph Athletic Boosters.

Judge Nykiel worked his way through college at the University of Michigan as a steel mill laborer and an auto plant assembly line worker.  He earned his law degree at Detroit College of Law in the night school program.  He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Downriver Bar Association and State Bar of Michigan.  He is a Past President of the Michigan Court Administration Association.  Nykiel also served as a volunteer attorney for the Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. 

Nykiel is active in civic and social organizations.  As President of the Trenton Rotary Club in 1994, he co-founded the Trenton High School Interact Club, a community service organization for students.  Nykiel served as an advisor to the Interact Club for two years.  He is currently a third degree member and past Advocate of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Eppenbrock Council in Trenton.  Nykiel also served the City of Trenton as an alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Commissioner for two years. He is a member of many community organizations.

Nykiel said that a vote for him is a vote for a judge who has lived up to his campaign pledge of being “tough on crime” but always “fair to all concerned”.  A campaign fundraiser is set for May 26 at Fratello’s 5:30-7:30pm.

Anyone wishing to contact the campaign committee can do so by phone at (734) 775-5990, email at reelect-ed@nykiel.net or visit the campaign’s website and view all his endorsements at www.judgenykiel.com.

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“Starting off as what we called a Glorified Pretzel Stand” was not easy states Phil.  “I went from carving extravagant ice carvings to selling pretzels.” Barb persistently told him it was only temporary and great things were coming their way.  “Everyone loves our food” and “Every Bites Matters” is all she kept saying and she was right!  They are happy to announce that they are now the proud Exclusive Caterers at the Robert J. Jones Counsel Knights of Columbus Hall on Outer Drive.  “The place is amazing” said Barbara.  “Two incredible banquet rooms complete with chandeliers, dance floors and beautiful built in bars. I can’t wait to wow the members with the variety of food we can cook for them and they will now have choices!  We can host almost 600 people at a time!” said a very excited Barb “This is what we have been waiting for!  “I knew God would pull thru for us!” Now G.Philip’s can continue serving its strong Corporate base delivering lunches such as Signature Sandwich Displays with Homemade Chips and Dip to High Class Weddings, Baby & Bridal Showers, Class Reunions, Family Reunions, Funeral Lunches and Conventions.  “A special rate has already been set up at local hotels for our clients” states Barb.  We are looking forward to hiring and creating many jobs on different skill levels as well with this growth spurt! 

Barb and Phil also have their Son and Chef/Operations Manager Brandon Hatfield (also in his second year at the Art Institute of Novi) , Chef and Graduate of  Schoolcraft College Benjamin Schultheis, Chef Daniel Finkenbine also a graduate at School Craft College and Chef Carrie Grube a graduate of Sante Fe Culinary Institute in New Mexico. 

“A man walked up to me at church on Sunday and said every time I see you and Phil I get hungry because all I can think about is your good food” stated Barb. She goes on to say this is what is making G.Philip’s grow as we believe “Every Bite Matters!”  Call them today 734-281-9622 or at the K of C 313-382-5288 or visit the web site www.GPhilips.com .

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
Michigan Business List

 Ms. Drouillard prides herself on the positive slant her books portray and for those looking for a refreshing viewpoint with intriguing details and mystifying perspective these books were made to order. Recently Sammi went on-line and is featured in her new web site www.sammievansmysteries.com. She is also on Facebook for fans of all ages to follow. The books are currently available for purchase through Amazon and www.a-argusbooks.com.  Sammi will continue to grow and teach valuable lessons which are incorporated in a fourth book that is almost completed. You won’t believe what happens in the fourth of this series thriller named “Sinister Thoughts Can Kill.” For more information about Jeanne L. Drouillard who will be featured at an upcoming Library Association Conference in Ocean City, Maryland, visit the web site at www.sammievansmysteries.com .

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com a Michigan Business Directory

 They have had more good comments than anything else so far. “A customer came in the other day just because we had we had our smoke free banner outside. He never could have a meal here before because of severe allergies.” Said Papp.  “Another told us she could actually smell rich aromas she never had experienced here and she had been visiting for over 40 years.”  So if it’s been a while since you tasted and smelled some delicious homemade Italian meals make sure to check out the new fresh atmosphere at Sibley Gardens.

Sibley Gardens has been serving downriver generations for over 71 years. Not just for special occasions, Sibley Gardens is for every day good food and superior service. For more information on Sibley Gardens visit the web site at www.sibleygardens.com .

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
Networking Group

March 9, 2010— Warren, Mich. – Corp! Magazine readers were asked to name which businesses they considered the “Best” in Michigan. Businesses from throughout the state were nominated and selected based on reader opinions.

Those businesses chosen, including Cygnus Systems, as a “Best of Michigan Business” winner were celebrated at a breakfast program on Tues., Feb. 16, at MSU Management Education Center in Troy.  This year’s event was sponsored by Rehmann.

All of the companies that were named a “Best of Michigan Business” will be featured in the January/February 2010 print issue of Corp! Magazine and online in the Feb. 18, 2010 digital magazine. Visit www.corpmagazine.com to read the feature story on all of the “Best of Michigan Business” winners.

About Cygnus Systems, Inc.

Being empathetic to the customer’s business challenges keeps this firm in touch with what is important to them. Managing this process and the interaction with the team delivers the personalized attention that is often ignored. Cygnus Systems is a full-service IT support company that started 20 years ago assisting local area businesses with incidental response services. Over the years, Cygnus has focused on three main philosophies, helping to leverage IT to improve business, maintaining and integrating networks, as well as incidental support through a help desk. Cygnus has developed a full-service point of view toward technology for small to medium-sized businesses. Today, a company can call Cygnus for anything related to IT work including Web development, IP telephony, support services and even Internet and telecommunications services. Many companies do not have the financial capability to have a full-time IT staff in place, and Cygnus Systems has made it possible to accomplish their goals without having to take on the expense and responsibility traditionally required.

The mission of Corp! Magazine, founded in 1998, is to inform, intrigue and entertain business owners and top level executives by providing business features, news and profiles with a Michigan emphasis.

 
For Further information:
Contact:  Cygnus Systems, Inc.
Amanda Monaco (313) 291-4900
Email: amandam@cygnus-sys.com

2010 Best of Michigan Business Honorees

Accounting Firms
Gordon Advisors, P.C.
Maddox Ungar Silberstein, PLLC
Plante & Moran

Architectural & Construction
Integrated Architecture
J.S. Vig Construction Company
Maher Construction
rizzolo brown + novak

Banks and Credit Unions
Fifth Third Bank
Genisys Credit Union
Michigan First Credit Union
OUR Credit Union
United Bank & Trust

Engineering
eXperi-Metal, Inc.
Halpin Design
Link Engineering Company

Family Business
Amistee, Inc.
Art Van Furniture
Communications Professionals, Inc.
EEI Global
First Preferred Mortgage Company
Kaufman Children’s Center
Milliken Millwork, Inc.
Morse Moving & Storage, Inc.
Simmons & Clark Jewelers
Stardock
The Bittinger Team-RE/MAX
Wallside Windows

Law Firms
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Kienbaum Opperwall Hardy & Pelton, PLC
Michael Morse, P.C.
Neuman Anderson, P.C.
Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelback &
Buiteweg, P.C.
Olsman, Mueller, Wallace & McKenzie
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Wolfson Bolton PLLC

Manufacturing
Acme Manufacturing Company
Adaptive Materials, Inc.
Howard Finishing, LLC
Kellogg Company
Visotek, Inc.

Small Business
AccuMed Billing
Allegra Network
Arzika, LLC
Asterand, PLC
Bellanina Day Spa & Institute
BERLINE
Brogan & Partners
CitrinGroup
Cygnus Systems, Inc.
Design Incentives, Inc.
Douglas Electric
Dynamic Advisory Solutions
EOS Worldwide
HYDRA Professionals, LLC
Image One
IMPATTO
LaVida Massage
MachineTools.com
Mango Languages
Oneida Solutions Group
Oneupweb
Project Innovations
Proud Mary Prosthetics
Schoolhouse Learning Communities, Inc.
SchoolPictures.com
Spartan Motors
Sphere Trending
Starfire Financial Services
Storage Pros Management
The Learning Experience of South Lyon
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
ZenaComp
Zoup! Fresh Soup Company, LLC

Staffing Firms
Angott Search Group
BAS Technologies
Diversified Industrial Staffing
Preferred Solutions, Inc.
Rapid Global Business Solutions, Inc.
Strategic Staffing Solutions
The Townsend Search Group

Technology Firms
A2 Hosting, Inc.
Bright House Networks
eePulse, Inc.
First Tech Direct, LLC
ForeSee Results
i3logic
jexbo
Scate Technologies, Inc.

Are you ready to look and feel great before Summer arrives? Lifestyle & Body Transformation Challenge Begins March 10, 2010

HURRY! Register by March 5, 2010
@ 13700 Fort St. Southgate
Questions call 734-285-0020 or
davidsilbertdc@gmail.com
Awesome Grand Prize Valued at over $1,000!!
$60 per person or Sign up with a friend, family member,
co-worker or neighbor for ONLY $50 each!
First 25 to register will receive a FREE 30 Day membership & 1 Hour Session with a Personal Trainer to the Trenton Athletic Club!

A portion of the start up fee will be donated to local charity, your choice of The Downriver Guidance Center or The Michigan Humane Society.
     
www.silbertchiropractic.com
Proud co-sponsors:  Pure Platinum Salon, Yoga 4 Peace, Cycle Connection, Wyandotte Family Dental, Bizarre Promotions, Somata Spa, ZCoil Comfort Shoes, American Speedy Printing-Wyandotte, G. Philips Café-Catering-Cooking, Trenton Athletic Club, Dunham’s Sports, GNC,  Trentwood Farms, Inner Piece Healthy Bakery, Hayden Consulting and Trader Joe‘s!

VIP Salon and Spa has been recognized in national publications consistently for everything from The Best Salon & Spa to The Best Stylist. Borowy also said, “We are always trying to change and add things that our clients might like or have asked for. Our new limo is just another amenity that can help make our client feel more special, pampered and less frazzled.”

The cost to book the King Louie Express is $80 per hour plus gratuity.  For clients, depending on the amount of people per booking and services booked, limousine prices will be customized.  “One of our top bookings”, says Renee’ Borowy “is our Princess Manicure Parties for our 12 and under crowd.  Complete manicure services, little gift bags and nail designs as well as being picked up and dropped off by their very own private limousine, what more could a girl ask for?”

For more information about VIP Salon & Spa please call (734) 479-1166 or visit their web site at www.vipsalonandspa.com.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com

This will be an exciting day dedicated to helping people grow their business.  You can also become a Sponsor for the event!  There are just a few more spaces for sponsors who want to promote their business to the attendees of the conference (various opportunities from $60 to $425).  Attending the conference is also a great place to network and expand your contacts and prospects. 
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If you would like more information about the conference, you can download a Registration Form Here or view the Agenda Here.  Contact Mark W. Tremper directly at 313-460-0438 if you have any questions, or if you are interested in sponsoring or attending the event.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com

Mr. Handyman and Mark Slagle have been nominated for the Trenton Business Association business of the year 2010.If Mark and his Mr.Handyman services have made a difference for you, your family or business, it would be an honor to receive your vote!

January 8-28 2010 5PM DEADLINE

All email submissions will only be counted once. Submitting your email will enroll you on the TBA Public distribution list where you will receive periodic Trenton updates, news, coupons and promotions. You may opt out of the program at any time. Your email will not be shared or sold.

Why Mr. Handyman/Mark Slagle was Nominated…

Active member of the Trenton Business Association:
Past President, Vice President and Current Board of Directors
Trenton Rotary Member
Downtown Development Authority Vice Chair
Member Southern Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chair of the Ambassadors Group
Trenton Business Owner for 8 Years
Mr. Handyman of the Year Franchise Award for Excellence in 2004
Over 5000 Satisfied Customers Served
Participated in the Mr. Handyman National Day of Service For Community Projects For Area Needy
Participates in Annual Ecorse Good Neighbor Day
Builder & Construction Crew For Annual Trenton Santa’s Mailbox
Continual Support For Local Evenets & Charitable Projects

VOTE HERE