Portraits of Poverty: Joe Janetski

Joe Janetski, a mechanic at D J's Automotive Center at 713 S. Mission Road, was born in Midland and has lived in Rosebush for the last 19 years. Since the economic recession, Janetski said that business has slowed down. "People don't have money to fix cars, and there are more unsaved cars on the side of the road than I've ever seen. More cars are coming in with parts falling off. No one's doing preventative maintenance." Just as people don't have extra money for car parts, Janetski doesn't have extra money to spend on what he calls toys. "Get your priorities straight," Janetski said about how to keep up cars on a limited budget. "Don't put garbage [in your car.] People are putting $1000 sound systems and than a ball joint falls out. No one cares about tinted windows if the wipers don't work. You're not only endangering yourself, but others. Honest to God, steering and stopping are the most important. It doesn't matter how well it runs when you fly through the Mission/Pickard stop light."

I shoot football

Senior defensive back Vince Agnew reaches up and attempts to block a pass in the end-zone to Western Michigan senior wide receiver Juan Nunez late in the third quarter Friday night at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The pass was ruled incomplete, however upon further review, the ruling was overturned, giving the Bronco's a 22-13 lead. Agnew recorded a team-high 12 tackles, as well as one forced fumble.


Navy junior fullback Alexander Teich reacts after missing a pass intended for him causing fourth down during the second quarter Saturday at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. The Midshipmen tried for the first down, but junior quarterback Kriss Proctor threw another incomplete pass, turning over the ball to CMU on downs.


Sophomore wide receiver Cody Wilson gets jammed up by Navy junior linebacker Max Blue, left, and senior cornerback Kevin Edwards during the first quarter Saturday at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Wilson recorded 13 catches for 126 yards and one touchdown, and rushed three times for 13 yards.


Redshirt freshman running back Zurlon Tipton falls to the ground after being tripped up during a kick return in the third quarter Saturday at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Tipton recorded 16 rushes for 62 yards and two touchdowns, four catches for 36 yards and 128 yards on six kickoff returns, for a total of 226 all-purpose yards.

As seen from the sky. And on TV.

One Chance Election Party

Got the super cool gig of heading down to Detroit with Sara and cover to two big Election Night parties, Rick Snyder's and Virg Bernero's, both for CM-Life and for MDN. Sara took Bernero's, I got the Snyder party. It was a pretty fun and interesting time. A lot of people. A lot of expensive cash bar going on.

The one that ran.

Plymouth resident Jerry Vorva, right, whistles while Kalamazoo resident Susan Brown pumps her fist and cheers during Governor-elect Rick Snyder's victory speech Tuesday night at the Westin-Book Cadillac hotel in downtown Detroit. Vorva, a former state representative, volunteered in the Snyder campaign. "Our kids go to school together," Vorva said, "He's a genuine man."

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More Sports! More Soccer!

Freshman forward Nicole Samuel fights for possession with Northern Illinois sophomore defender Nici Newquist during the second half Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex. CMU defeated the sixth seed Huskies 2-1 in their first game of the Mid-American Conference tournament.


Junior defender Liesel Toth attempts to kick the ball away from Northern Illinois freshman forward Samantha Hill during the second half Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex. CMU defeated the sixth seed Huskies 3-0 in the first round of Mid-American Conference tournament play.


Northern Illinois sophomore defender Lauren Eberts eyes freshman midfielder Kaely Schlosser as she brings the ball down the pitch during the second half Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex.


Freshman midfielder Kaely Schlosser turns her head in a failed attempt to head the ball as it soars past her and Northern Illinois sophomore defender Lauren Eberts during the second half Sunday at the CMU Soccer Complex.

M-O-A-R Spohts -- CMU v. EMU Soccer

Eastern Michigan redshirt freshman Megan Pedro heads the ball over sophomore midfielder Bailey Brandon during the first half Thursday at the CMU Soccer Complex. Brandon recorded two shots during the 3-0 win over EMU, as CMU clinched its second straight Mid-American Conference title.

Woo! Crop sensor and a 200mm!


Eastern Michigan redshirt freshman Megan Pedro attempts to split through sophomore midfielder Bailey Brandon, right, and senior midfielder Valerie Prause Thursday at the CMU Soccer Complex. CMU won the game 3-0.


Sophomore midfielder Bailey Brandon fights with Eastern Michigan junior forward Chelsea Detrick for possession of the ball Thursday at the CMU Soccer Complex.


Junior forward Chelsi Abbott excitedly leaps into the air after scoring her second goal of the season nine minutes into the first half against Eastern Michigan on Thursday. Abbott recorded three shots and one goal during CMU's 3-0 win, securing the Mid-American Conference title.

I tell ya -- Sports and more sports...CMU v. NIU Football

Redshirt freshman running back Zurlon Tipton scrambles to pick up a fumbled ball by quarterback Ryan Radcliff while sophomore offensive tackle Eric Fisher blocks Northern Illinois senior defensive tackle D.J. Pirkle during the second quarter Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill. Tipton had 11 rushes for 31 yards on the day.
Square Crop. Ugh.


Northern Illinois redshirt junior quarterback Chandler Harnish is swarmed by the CMU defense during the fourth quarter Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill. Harnish went 12-for-19, throwing for 138 yards as well as rushing for 69 yards on the day.