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BY TIFFANY L. PARKS sion has placed several conditions on the previous times it went before the planning OBSERVER STAFF WRITER plans, including the expansion of the set• commission. In 2006 and 2007, Oakwood back between the facility and neighboring proposed building a new facility on the No one can doubt Oakwood's persis• homes from 100 feet to 120 feet. northwest corner of Beck and Geddes. tence. Canton Community Planner Jeff Goulet Hundreds of homeowners came out The Dearborn-based health care system said other conditions include the creation against the project expressing concerns has moved a step closer in its multi-year of an advisory council, which will include about traffic and property values. quest to build a medical facility in the township residents, and determining the Oakwood's newest rendition of its pro• southwest part of the township. health care provider's responsibility in posal could go before the board May 13. The Canton Planning Commission has paying for any traffic improvements man• Residents of Meadow Villages, the
Salem High graduate .s a, ttevWJJ"^. tat t0 know her pushed forward Oakwood's plans to con• dated by Wayne County and the Michigan subdivision which sits opposite of the struct a facility on the west side of Beck Department of Transportation. proposed medical site on Beck Road, have Road just north of Michigan Avenue. The recommendation to proceed is a mixed feelings about the project. outourstoryintodav'snitersection. In recommending that the proposal go victory for Oakwood, which faced strong before the township board, the commis• opposition from homeowners the two Please see OAKWOOD, A3
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BY TONY BRUSCATO OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Alexander Letkemann
Field Elementary in Canton Township is among 49 schools across the nation driv• ing for a $5,000 prize in the National Dodge Teen murder Journey Drive forth e Kids School Challenge to raise money in support of literacy and student enrichment programs. Nearly 130 parents and friends of Field accomplice gets Elementary took a test drive cf the new Journey crossover vehicle in the parking lot Wednesday night, raising $880 dollars for school programs. Chrysler donated $5 for 20-30 years the first10 0 test drives of any one of the four Parents of Field Elementary School students were the first to test drive the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey Journey models supplied by Dick Scott Dodge as part of the National Dodge Journey Drive for the Kids School Challenge to help raise money in support of BY BRAD KADRICH in Plymouth, and $10 for each drive over 100. literacy and student enrichment programs. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The school that raises the most money will receive an additional $5,000. Ann Marie Rockov, co-president of the Field vehicle to replace one of his family's two vans and Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Annette Jason Scott, general manager of Dick Scott PT'O, called as many people as she could to par• helpthePTO. Berry repeatedly asked Alexander Letkemann Dodge, said they've been participating in the ticipate. "The program is great, we sure could use the at his sentencing hearing Wednesday why he got Chrysler-run program at Field the past four Tm glad they called us back to do it, and money for the school," Moraco said. "The kids involved in the murder and beheading of Daniel years. $5,000would come in handy forth e school," said need books and other things, and we all know Sorensen, and why he didn't do something to stop "I have a couple of kids in the Prymouth- Rockov. "Last year we raised $600, and we were how tough the economy is... we're sure not going convicted killer Jean Pierre Orlewicz from going Canton schools district and we want to stay hopeful of raising more this year." to get much from the budget anymore. It's nice through with the killing. involved in the community and other chari• Field was the first school of the 49 to partici• that the dealership comes in and supports the Letkemann's answer? A repeated "I don't know." table events," said Scott. "There's not enough pate the national contest David Moraco, who local schools." He'll have plenty of time to think about it after money to go around for the kids, so every little has three children attending Field, said the pro• Berry, pursuant to a plea agreement between bit helps." gram allowed him to possibly look for another [email protected] I (734) 459-2700 Letkemann and the Wayne County Prosecutor's office for Letkemann's guilty plea to second-degree Do you think the 20-30 murder, sentenced the year prison sentence for Attorneys spar as board approves temple plan 18-year-old former Alexander Letkemann was Churchill High School too severe for his role BY TIFFANY L PARKS In handing down its decision earlier this month, he was offered McGraw then asked the board student from Westland in the killing of Daniel OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Tuesday one homeowner muttered a compromise of moving the wor• to approve the project, but with to 20-30 years in Sorensen in a Canton the word, "Unbelievable," while ship center 100 feet north and 30 the conditions that the building prison. garage? Tell us your Frustrated over what he called Amann, who represents the tem• feet to the east. When he failed is moved. Carol Rosati, special Letkemann was an ordinance trumping common ple, said the lawyer for a group to respond to the offer within the counsel to the township, cau• also sentenced to 3-10 thoughts by e-mailing sense, Chuck Davis offered a simple of dissenting homeowners was requested 48 hours, McGraw said tioned against McGraw's request. years for mutilation of editor Kurt Kuban at kku- "congratulations" to attorney Bryan trying to "twist and contort" the the temple no longer wanted to "I'm having some difficulty a corpse. The sentences [email protected] Amann after the Canton Townsmp township's ordinance. discuss the building's location. with adjacent property owners will run concurrently. or posting a comment board unanimously approved the In return, attorney Thomas Referencing the planning com• redesigning development plans," A felony murder charge on our Web site at www. plan to rebuild the Hindu lemple. McGraw, who represents 32 hom• mission's approval of the project she said, noting that the proposal against Letkemann was hometownlife.com. Tm disappointed," said Davis, eowners near the temple, said in February, McGraw pointed out is in compliance with all ordi• dismissed. who lives south of the temple's Amann has a "flippant attitude" that when a commissioner asked nance requirements. After saying he Cherry Hill Road-location. "I thought regarding the request to move the Amann if the building could be After the board's approval of * couldn't "find a reason there would be more latitude for . temple. moved, he said no. the plans, McGraw said the hom• for myself why he didn't walk away from the murder, common sense, but the decision was McGraw, who insisted the con• "Are they allowed to change eowners have the right to present Letkemann apologized to Sorensen's family, who for• driven by the oTclinance. But Tm not cern was not over the temple itself their minds?"^McGraw said* "Do their case to the township's zon• gave him during their statements to the court. bitter or mad — (the board) did what but its placement, told the board the planning commission's ques• ing board of appeals and are con• they thought was right" that when he met with Amann tions mean anything?" sidering their options. Please see ACCOMPLICE, A6
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Health fair midnight permitted. The mini• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will and has reserved a quarter mum age for the blood test is speak to area Rotarians about of those slots for youth par• Oakwood Annapolis 25 years or older. environmental concerns and ticipants. The cost is $175 Hospital is hosting its annual A bone density measure• world peace during a keynote (U.S.) for adults and $100 community health fair on ment test is available to women address this month at The for youths. Rotarians and April 27. The Hindu Temple of based on a recommendation Presidential Peace Forum in hon-Rotarians can register Canton, Oakwood Healthcare from a primary care physician Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The on the summit's Web site at System and the Michigan at the health fair. conference will take place April RotaryPeaceSummit.org. Association of Physicians of Those in attendance will 25-27 and is aimed at increas• Indian Origins (MAPI) are be able to talk with a vari• ing awareness about notary's sponsoring the event. ety of specialists including role in promoting peace. It Elephant and bake sale Community members will cardiologists, urologists, will include aparade of inter-, The Canton Place Seniors are have the opportunity to partici• OB/Gyns, rheumatologists, national flags, an ecumenical hosting a White Elephant and pate in free health screenings endocrinologists, internists, faith service, a concert, and Bake sale on Saturday, May from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at the ophthalmologists and dentists. panel discussions centered 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Hindu Temple, 44955 Cherry Informational booths will around the forum's theme, Community Room at 44505 Hill Road, Canton. address such topics as hormone "Peace Is Possible." Wilfrid J. Ford Road (corner of Ford and The health fair will feature replacement therapy, breast Bronze award Wilkinson will speak at the Sheldon). The public is invited free screenings for: cancer, mammography, pros• As part of their Bronze Award, members of Junior Girt Scout Troop opening ceremony. to attend. Among the featured Blood pressure check-ups tate health, cataracts, nutri• 764 invited the Girl Scout population at Eriksson Elementary to Kennedy was named one of items are jewelry and a recum• and health related discussions tion, life style enhancements attend a presentation by Ron Blauet, education director for the Time magazine's "Heroes for bent bicycle. Homemade baked with Oakwood primary care and more. Michigan Humane Society. The troop also collected donations of the Planet" for his success in goods and lunch areavailable physicians. Pease bring your For details, please call (734) supplies for the MHS and presented skits on canine communication. helping Riverkeeper lead the for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Canton Place Resident medical records and a list of 981-8730." Ron Blauet (top row left) Mary Jo Buford, Hannah Dembny, Madelyn fight to restore the Hudson Association. your current prescriptions. Momano, Patchouli Pritchison, Katlyn Blassic, Sue Momano and Taylor River. The group's achievement Blood screenings to test for: Kearly (bottom row left), 'Chip'T. Dog Blauet, Gina Tortorici and helped spawn more than 160 Diabetes, Cholesterol levels, Vehicle buying seminar Alexandria Buford were among the participants in the presentation. Waterkeeper organizations Hemoglobin (to measure your Telcom Credit Union The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Junior Girl Scout across the globe. National Prayer Day risk for anemia), Prostate spe• will host its Vehicle Buying can earn. 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BY KURT KUBAN • OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 1-275 BIKE PATH CLEAN-UP You might say these are the best of times for When: Saturday. April 26 the supporters of recreation trails in Canton. Where: Volunteers will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Canton officials are nearly ready to unveil Holiday Inn Express, 3950 S. Lotz (Lotz and Michigan the first phase of the Lower Rouge Recreation Avenue) at the east most end of the parking lot Trail that is being built along the Lower Rouge What to bring: Bring any tools for clearing brush, River just north of Michigan Avenue. Canton is including rakes, tree limb loppers, hedge clippers, planning a grand opening of the trail (and trail head) on River Day, which will take place June etc. Motorized weed whackers are welcome. Hand 7. The first phase of the trail will be about 21/2 tools will be provided for those that don't have them miles long, from the ITC corridor (near Lilley) available to bring. Bring gloves, water and wear to just east of Sheldon Road. long sleeved shirts and long pants regardless of the Ultimately, plans are for the trail to con• weather. Bring your mountain bikes and trailers if nect the area around the Summit near Canton you have them, they're handy for transporting tools Center Road all the way to the recreational trail and brush. that runs along 1-275, which is in the midst of current and planned repairs. Canton recently received some good news trail near Michigan Avenue. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER from the state to help them finish the trail soon• "When you ride through the area in the sum• The home, located on North Pointe Court in Canton, burned late Sunday night into early Monday morning. er rather than later. The Michigan Department mer, it feels like you are riding through a field of of Natural Resources Trust Fund has awarded sugar cane," he said. Canton a $350,000 grant to build six foot bridg• Duffield has been working with the Michigan es that will span the river along the trail. Department of Transportation (MDOT), which According to Bob Belair, a township engineer owns the trail, to improve it. The trail was built who is overseeing much of the trail project, in the 1970s and is need of work. He said MDOT Fire rips through Canton home Canton Leisure Services has about $200,000 has plans to repave the trail in phases. in additional matching funds to go towards the The trail runs about 40 miles, he said, from The Canton Fire cant," he said. "The home above the foyer has been project. In addition to the bridges, which he said Farmington Hills down to Monroe. Department is still inves• isn't livable." exposed. would most likely be constructed sometime next "This is an important resource," Duffield said tigating a late night blaze The fire erupted shortly Rorabacher said the year, the project will also include interpretive of the trail. "With gas prices surging towards $4 that ripped through a two- before midnight Sunday. flames were most intense signs and possible fishing areas. a gallon, nothing would make me happier than story home on North Pointe No one was in the home. in the home's basement. In the meantime, progress is also being made to see the bike path as busy as 1-275 itself. I try Court. Rorabacher said the Nardeep Bains lives a in cleaning up Canton's portion of the 1-275 to tell people all the time, you can use this trail Canton Fire Chief homeowners are believed few homes away from the bike path. Last weekend, Canton and a group to get to work. I do it every day. It can be done." Michael Rorabacher played to on vacation. destroyed house and said of volunteers cleaned up trash along the trail. Duffield said there will be a few bonuses for down reports that the home "We are still trying to get she's met the homeowners On Saturday, a group called Friends of the 1-275 volunteers on Saturday. A pizza lunch will be "exploded" as premature but a hold of them," he said. in passing. Bike Path will hold another clean-up. According provided, and massage therapy students from said the damage to the two- At the house, which sits "They are a nice family," to the group's leader, Dave Duffield, volunteers Schoolcraft College will be offering free mas• story, single-family home is just east of Beck Road, she said. "Luckily, they are needed to help trim back brush, scrape sages to volunteers. There will also be several extensive. several windows have weren't home." weeds out of pavement cracks, and other general raffles, including a raffle for a three-month "We don't have damage been boarded up and the trail maintenance. YMCA membership. estimates, but it's signifi• charred frame of the roof -By Tiffany L Parks The group will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the And, if you're looking for some star power, Holiday Inn Express, 3950 S. Lotz (Lotz and Duffield said Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Michigan Avenue) at the east most end of the Albom will also be on hand helping out volun• parking lot. teers. Duffield, a Northville resident, said most of For more information, contact Duffield at the work will be to remove an invasive plant (248) 994-307* or e-mail him at dduffield© Pioneer student faces expulsion called phragmites, which has taken over the lmb.org. for copycat bomb threat 'hoax' "True, it's closer to Michigan to build in the township. OAKWOOD Avenue, but we have all of "I love it," he said. "Our FROM PAGE Al the same concerns," she said. economy is down so low that BY TONY BRUSCATO Freeman said the Pioneer student has been "The traffic has already gotten I thank the hospital. This is OBSERVER STAFF WRITER suspended and faces expulsion. While some homeowners worse since Target opened (on going to bring more people "He caused a situation that could have been said they were indifferent, Michigan Avenue) so I have to here to work and buy homes." A Pioneer Middle School student has been sus• worse," said Freeman. "We want to send a another woman, who declined wonder, do we really need this If approved by the board, pended after admitting to writing a message on a strong message to him and other students to give her name, said she and what is it doing for us?" the medical campus would be boys' bathroom wall that indicated a bomb would this won't be tolerated." opposes the project and ques• But not all are against the built in phases with a six-story go off at the school. Freeman said the message was discovered tions why Oakwood has cho• plan. patient tower coming at a later Pioneer Principal Phil Freeman said the uniden• after school on Friday by another student. sen a location less than a mile Kanan Suleiman has lived in date. tified student was in the office at 10:30 a.m. "We did a cursory check of the build jng south of the Beck and Geddes Meadow Villages for five years Monday morning and by 11 a.m. he confessed to the Friday, and the State Police went through intersection. and praised Oakwood's efforts [email protected] | (734)459-2700 writing on the wall. the school with the dogs on Sunday," said "The number one thing we can do at Pioneer to Freeman. "They didn't find anything and we First Communion Dolls ensure the safety of students is to know our chil• secured the building overnight. KNOW THE SCORE dren well," said Freeman. "The initial investigation "We had only two doors open for students was centered on the handwriting, and by knowing when they arrived for class, their backpacks check out the numbers in our kids we were able to question him We were were checked and they were immediately Also, Special Dolls To able to focus our investigation and get the child to sent to their homerooms," he said. today's*. section Commemorate Mothers Day, confess to the hoax. Plymouth Township Police Chief Tom Birthdays, Weddings & More! "He gave us information on when and where Tiderington said school officials took the he did H, and gave us information no one else was necessary precautions. Save 10%-20% given," he said. "When we asked Svhy,' he said he "The school did all the right things to THINKING ABOUT,.. 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and/or Mirror Newspaper vis• '££^^4*40X0* iftherea* rnaMatiorc, W pica in this advertisement m in effect an 4/17/2008 and may vary based on «B«yf Low Price ible at some point in video). Also included must be the tagline "Sometimes you S^SSrrff an exmnsioivtankfereaiiired by local codeit will be an additional charge hot included in the basic replacement labor^ Permit fees are additional not included m the basic replacement labor). Pay equity not just a woman's issue BY JULIE BROWN OBSERVER STAFF WRITER A number of organizations brought their message of pay equity to Lansing Tuesday for Equal Pay Day. . "Pay equity is a simple mat• ter of fairness and justice," said Mickey Edell of Canton, state president for the American Association of University Women. Edell moderated a press conference to bring the pay equity message to the forefront. The event is nationwide. She noted women in 2001 with a bachelor's degree age 25-34 earned $32,238 ayear compared to $42,292 for men, a 24 percent gap. April 22 repre• sents the day into the next year women must work "to achieve equity with men," said Edell, a Plymouth-Canton schools speech and language patholo• gist. "So almost four months." The organizers gave members of the House of Representatives and Senate in Lansing cookies with a bite out of them (a cut• ter was used) to demonstrate women's pay shortcomings. Organizers also wore red, to show women are in the red. "I find that younger people, and women, are particularly surprised" pay equity's still an issue, Edell said. She's met with women engineers who realize their pay lags compared to male colleagues. In Edell's field of education, pay is detemiined by a union contract so there's not as much disparity. The Lansing press confer• ence in the Rotunda Room included AAUW, the National Organization for Women, Women Work, the Pay Equity Network, Michigan Women's Commission, and the Business and Professional Women. There's been legislative action at both the federal and state levels. In Michigan, both SB 417, introduced by Sen. Liz Brater, D-Ann Arbor, and HB 4625, introduced by Rep. Joan Bauer, D-Lansing, have been referred to committee. Organizers hope that the press conference on Tuesday encourages legislators to take action. AAUW has a long history of involvement in pay equity begin• ning with its 1913 report on United States Civil Service'job classifications and compensa• tion in Washington, D.C., Edell said. AAUW has supported fed• eral pay equity legislation since it was first introduced in 1945. In 2007, AAUW released "Behind the Pay Gap," a report that indicates that one year out of college women earn only 80 percent as much as their male colleagues and 10 years after graduation earn only 69 percent as much. She noted women earn only 67 cents to a man's dollar in Michigan, ranking near the bot• tom in equity nationwide. It's not just an issue for women but it's an issue for families," Edell said. "Obviously if income is less there's less to invest in the future." The Business and Professional Women organization's also been active in pay equity for years, said Marilyn Alimpich of Plymouth, secretary of Plymouth BPW. 'If somebody isn't earn• ing a full wage, it's hard to pay for things," said Ahmpich, who recently retired from the Social Security Administration after a 34-year career. There are a lot of single women, many with children, Alimpich said, and women's Social Security earnings are impacted by disparity. Plymouth BPW has a lot of retirees now, but they remain concerned about younger women. "This is an issue that's been going on for all our working lives," Alimpich said. "It's still a was fight to be won." $16998 Alimpich's full career was in T government, so she faced less 5.5Torque t 21 "Cut Push i, disparity. She has a 24-year-old Mower H -i niece wrapping up college and now would like to talk in depth with #183623 - before his death, when the son Letkemann said his son is truly ACCOMPLICE took the father for a ride in remorseful, even if he couldn't Host families needed FROM PAGE A1 his new truck. Daniel would voice it in court. The Canton Rotary Club's outbound 2008-09 always be, James Sorensen "Alex thought anything Youth Exchange Student Eileen Colweli (center), "I can't find enough words said, "my little boy." he said would sound lame," with her mother Mary Colweli (right) and Rotary to say how sorry I am for what "I'll never see that big ol' grin Pete Letkemann said. "The President Sue Kowalski, will be leaving for a I did," Letkemann said. "I'd that would light up my soul," Sorensens are amazing in their year of high school in DfenmaVkin Arigust! The'| like to thank the Sorensens for James said. "He is gone, and forgiveness. It means a lot. Cantori Rotary Club will also be hosting an . their forgiveness, Fm grate• the hole in my heart is so big, it Alex always wanted a shot at inbound exchange student from Santa Cruz, ful I'm going to have a second will never be filled." redemption, and now he's going Bolivia, who will be arriving in the Canton area chance.'" Kimberly Sorensen pledged to get it." in August. The Canton club is. looking for two The forgiveness came dur• her forgiveness to Letkemann, Prosecutors agreed to host families for our Incoming student Laura ing tearful statements by both and her husband thanked the plea deal in exchange Avifes. Host families have the opportunity James and Kimberly Sorensen, him for the testimony that for Letkemann's testi• to make a lifetime friendship with this new the parents of the victim. ultimately helped convict mony against Orlewicz, the member of their family. Laura will attend high Kimberly Sorensen, who noted Orlewicz. Plymouth Township teenager school in the Plymouth-Canton School District, her son's penchant for think• "It would be easy to justify convicted last week of kill• and she will have her own spending money and ing of others ahead of himself hating (Letkemann), and I ing and beheading Sorensen, medical insurance. The Canton Rotary Club will often led him "to make foolish don't think anyone would then disposing of his body in a be a ready source of help to the host families decisions," called the months fault me, but I don't hate him," Northville Township fieldan d all year. Interested host families should call Sue since his death "surreal." James Sorensen said. "In an tossing his head in the Rouge Kowalski at (734) 968-1436 or (734) 455-4802. "The enormity of how my life act of courage that will send River. will change has yet to strike him to prison for many years, Orlewicz, 18, faces a man• me," she said. 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Main Street Plymouth (734) 416-9340 specia V * and Operated www.comparisdining.com Ol OH OIWT vWfW.fiammagrille.com PageA8 (C) 1.3* &-*-v-l Thursday, April 24,2008 •The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com OUR VIEWS Committee's reversal I SUPPOSE- we on supervisor's pay is certainly puzzling After an internal committee looking at the compensa• tion for Canton's elected officials reversed course on its recommendation for the supervisor's pay, we can't help but scratch our heads. The committee, which includes Trustees Todd LaJoy and Todd Caccamo, Clerk Terry Bennett, Finance Director Rick Eva and Executive Director John Santomauro, origi• nally recommended lowering the supervisor's pay from $127,073 to $108,669; the salary for the clerk and trea• surer from $103,070 to $98,700; and salary for trustees from $12,537 to $12,000. When the committee first presented its recommenda• tions to the full board of trustees in early April, it was met with some criticism, especially about the supervisor's pay. Supervisor Tom Yack, who is retiring at the end of the year, said he agreed there should be some reduction, but reducing the position's salary by 13 percent was too much. He also said six merit positions, including fire chief and community engineer, would draw a higher salary than the supervisor if the recommendation were adopted. "The supervisor is the CEO of the organization, mod• erator of board meetings, the community's chief spokes• person and representative at a variety of community events. The responsibility and time commitment of the supervisor's position overshadows that of any other pro• fessional or elected position," Yack wrote in response to the committee. LETTERS Yack was also backed up by Trustee Melissa McLaughlin. On April 15, the committee again came before the Oakwood objections irrational Clyde home worth saving Detroit's failure board and decided to change its recommendation on the supervisor's pay, bringing it up to $115,366. The author of the letter "Stop Hats off to the Canton Township Detroit Public Schools not only has The reversal, as well as this whole process, begs a few Oakwood plan" (April 20) seems to Board of Trustees for voting to save the distinction of graduating the low• questions. Did the committee cave in to Yack? If Yack and think that he is speaking for the citizens the Hugh Clyde home. It seems like est number of students among our the other board members agree there should be a reduc• of Canton in the matter of Oakwood now days all that new residents want nation's 50 largest school districts — it tion in salaries for elected officials, why have they con• Hospital's attempts to build in Canton to do is tear down the old so they can has held this egregious distinction sistently voted to increase their own salaries, including a and I seriously doubt that he is. build something new. Saving homes for the past three years. Supt. Connie 3-percent increase less than six months ago? The original proposal that like this shows our children what Calloway's "Turn Around School" plan From our standpoint, it sure looks like the committee Oakwood presented was to build in a it was like to live decades ago. So if is simply and disingenuously more lip we have to plant a few less flowers service and spin from a woman who caved in to political pressure. residential area and the people from the surrounding subdivisions object• or buy one less work of art for Ford has continued to make the district's For the record, we don't disagree with Yack's reasoning ed and the proposal was defeated Road for projects like this, then so chronic corruption and fraud, and not that the supervisor is the "CEO" of the township. But it as it should have been. The second be it. her students' achievement and literacy must be remembered that under Yack's leadership over proposal is to build in an area zoned levels, the centerpiece of her five-year the course of the last two decades, more and more respon• Robert Denstedt appropriately and should win quick Canton contract. sibility to run the day-to-day operations of township gov• approval. Connie Calloway's turnaround plan ernment was turned over to department heads and staff, I find it ironic that the proposal by that currently includes the closing and and the township has attracted some very capable profes• St. Joseph to morph into a full size Job was a joy reopening of only five schools is hot even sionals to fill those positions. Yet to then turn around and hospital on Canton Center Road did I recently ran into someone that I had a drop in this leaking bucket that in less use them as the benchmark for your own salary, seems, to not raise a peep out of anyone which worked with extensively at The Salvation than 10 weeks will see fewer than 25 borrow a word from Yack, "illogical." Jeads me to believe that objections Army in Plymouth and was reminiscing percent of Detroit's Class of 2008 gradu• It's not like Canton officials haven't had their share of to Oakwood's proposal are somehow about all of the different programs we ate. raises in recent years. Yack's salary alone has risenfro m biased. had worked on together. Equally important, but rarely the $88,862 in 2001 to $127,073 for 2008. Having a major hospital like Oakwood It was then that it occurred to me that topic of polite conversation (espe• So it's not surprising the committee decided it wanted in Canton is a huge plus for the citizens I had left so quickly that I never had a cially in our suburbs and the Michigan to look at reducing salaries. But we thought the whole of Canton as well as the surrounding chance to say a proper thank you to all Legislature), is the devastating reality point was to re-examine salaries, to take the politics out area. Anytime Canton is a "destination" those who had made such a difference to that among the fewer than 25 percent of it, and base the recommendations on a formula. Now whether for shopping, health care, din- . me during my time there. that graduate, far too few are more the whole process looks pretty arbitrary. ing or some other reason, it is good for Of course, all of my wonderful bell than functionally literate and anything "This is what we thought the public could stomach," our community. ringers are top of mind. I was often but prepared for postsecondary educa• asked how I could get people to stand Caccamo said about the reversal. I would like to thank the Canton gov• tion or the workforce. in the freezing cold, forhours , ringing The public or the powers that be? ernment for keeping the welfare of the Detroit Public Schools, its revolving entire community in mind when making a bell, for free! I would always answer door of leadership and ineffective school important and many times, controver• "that is just how people in this com• board, are gifted at turning out barely sial decisions instead of reacting to the munity are." I had many people who literate and unemployable perpetuations Going green doesn't have disenchanted and in many cases irratio• came back, year after year, to do just of poverty, literacy, homelessness, crime nal, few. that. You know who you are and I hope and worst of all, apathy and hopeless• you know that I could never thank you Janusz M Szyszho ness for themselves and the next genera• to cost towns a lot of green enough for giving so much of your• tion. Canton selves. And even before Kwame Kilpatrick 'It's not easy bein' green " as Kermit the Frog used to sing. Another Oakwood supporter I thought how often while I was became permanently embroiled and That's why we applaud local municipalities that have working at the Plymouth Corps that disabled in what may ultimately someone would walk in with food to taken steps to protect the environment. I really feel we need to give be a mayor's crimes of the century Oakwood Hospital a chance to donate. Just people who knew of the Some, like Berkley and Ferndale, have established vol• — he has not concerned himself with present their new proposal to the need and went and bought food to give unteer groups to identify ways they can conserve energy, or taken ownership of his greatest township. They are now consider• to Tammy in the pantry. Even though failure: his city's children and their increase recycling, reduce greenhouse gases and adopt ing land that is zoned industrial it happened weekly, I was amazed schools. other environmentally friendly practices. and will have a major entrance from every single time. The generosity was Marcie Lipsitt These committees, among other tasks, are charged astounding. Michigan Avenue. What exactly is Franklin with finding green initiatives that cost little to imple• the problem? We OK two of just I remember when Katrina hit and ment, such as installing bicycle racks and recycling bins about every retailer in our com• destroyed so many lives. I remember for plastic water bottles in downtown areas. munity (Kohl's, Wal-Mart, Meijer, working with Cassie in the front office Being green can be expensive, at least initially. With Home Depot, etc.), yet we are hostile without a break as people waited in line declining state revenue sharing and property tax rev• to a,hospital that will provide more to hand us money to send off to the dev• enue, many communities don't have money for costly positive economic and social impact astated areas! These people told of how changeovers. Researching green initiatives also takes to our community. We need to look happy they were to help. Some had tears at this objectively. time, which short-staffed city or township departments in their eyes. That is just how the people don't have. The objections from a letter writer in this cpmmunity are. Citizen committees who care about the environment do no,t make much sense to me. There I thought of the countless volun• do the work for free, and they can recommend a range is not any more "noise, traffic and teers who would come year after SHARE YOUR OPINIONS of green initiatives from those that cost nothing to those congestion" to a hospital than there year to help with distribution of is to let's say IKEA, Lowe's and J.C. Easter Baskets, Thanksgiving boxes We welcome your letters to the editor. Please that are worth saving for. include your name, address and phone number Other communities don't have committees, but they're Penney on Ford Road. Hospitals are or Christmas toys though the toy good for the community. The medi• shop. These people were there sim• for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 still environmentally responsible. cal professionals employed will more ply because they cared. Just like words or less. We may edit for clarity, space It isn't easy being green — but it's the right thing to do. likely live in our community as well the Kiwanis, Rotary, Goodfellows, and content. And local municipalities leading the way are doing it at which in turn, will add to our "tax Lions, Optimists and the Plymouth little or no cost. base." Is the vacant land worth more Community United Way, the Mail: to our township treasury then a med• Plymouth Y.M.C.A. and the countless Letters to the editor ical development? Also major medi• churches that support the work of the Canton Observer :CANTON cal emergencies can be treated closer Army. 1100 South Main to home. This may one day save your You made my job a joy. It has been a Plymouth, Ml 48170 life. privilege working with each and every . Count me in as an "unabashed sup• one of you. Fax: «)GAhNETT porter" for an Oakwood Hospital in Kelly Boelter Canton. former Red Kettle coordinator (734) 459-4224 Khalit S. 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Rick Pomorski, discussing Kim Larrow, who, at the age of 15, disappeared in 1981 and was last seen at an ice cream parlor on Sheldon Road in Canton Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 24,2008 (C) www.iiometownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Recall efforts equal nothing Pressure mounting on China more than politics as usual to alleviate tensions in Tibet reat teachers open eyes. That is grand way to make you realize how large is link Michigan legislative politics are all sweetness off the Democratic Speaker of the House." They also what my fourth-grade teacher did the world in which we live. We drove away, and light these days, following last year's partisan mention House Minority Leader, Rep. Craig DeRoche, G many years ago for me. She helped waving to our new Tibetan friends. bruising budget wars? R-Novi, although he denies being involved. me be a life-long learner about all things Since returning to Michigan, the roof If so, you might want to take a look at what's going on When I asked Bogaert directly about the money, she Chinese. I continue that dream today. has been blown off Tibet The eruption in the 17th state House District It consists of Redford wouldn't tell me. "Companies, individuals,'' she said. The teacher came to mind as I recently of violence is a stunning show of defiance Township, southeast Livonia and north Dearborn "You can't increase business taxes by 22 percent and sat in a typical Tibetan yak herder's against 57 years of Chinese rule. Heights. That's the turf that the current Speaker of the expect them to be happy about it" home. We were a few hours drive out• While in Lhasa, my thoughts returned House, Andy Dillon, calls home. But it's also the site of But why won't she tell me who's paying? "It would give side of Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet to .my mom's old pressure cooker with the an increasingly ugly campaign to recall the 46-year-old our opponents a leg up on us." autonomous region in China. Tibet is a little weighted "jiggler" that allowed just Democrat from his seat. Drolet says his campaign has more than 300 donors, Buddhist kingdom, part of China that enough steam to escape to keep the con• Words like "thug," "liar" and "crimi• almost all of mem from Michigan. With the fog sits on the rooftop of the world at 12,000 traption from exploding. The tension and nal" are flying around freely, and wads machines turned on full blast, I expect we'll never know feet above sea level. pressure from the China-Tibet politics has of money are being spent The recall, for sure where the real money is coming from. We arrived at a been hissing for decades. one of several mounted by the Michigan I'm also told that petition circulators are being devi• home in the village of Chinese officials will tell you Tibet has Taxpayers Alliance, is supposedly in ous, asking voters if they "want to reduce their taxes" by Dangxiong, after a four- historically been part of China. Their response to Dillon's vote last fell to signing, or even "cut gas prices," One source claimed cir• hour ride in a minivan efforts are to bring the Tibetan people increase the state income tax to over• culators said the petitions supported stem cell research that never went faster out of the dark ages and to enable them come a billion-doHar-phis deficit in the and universal health care. For the record, Michigan elec• M than 40 mph. to benefit from the Chinese economic state's budget tion law (168.957) requires signatures not be obtained * -1 - After leaving the high- boom. The Tibetans will respond that the Phil Power Initially, six representatives and four "through fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation." ft. way, we bumped along Chinese military overran their country senators, including both Republicans One man named Hugh H. Jordan III wrote a letter ^•••L——-•E a dirt road. We passed and are occupying Tibet with the goal and Democrats, were targeted for to the editor of the Redford Observer that said, "One of T?|"Wdt*MS more yaks and children to dilute, if not eliminate, their cultural removal. the petition signature collectors came to my door a few who seemed to mingle identity. * But it now looks as though Dillon is the main focus of days ago and said to me, 'Sign this petition to lower your together as naturally as if The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, the the recall movement. That, in turn, raises the prospect taxes.' Thankfully, I knew that the petition was actually they were from the yak family. Dalai Lama, has called what is transpir• that the right of recall is being manipulated for purely intended to recall Speaker of the House Andy Dillon, I was taking in the sights and sounds ing in Tibet as "cultural genocide." The partisan purposes. The Michigan Constitution says that and I declined to sign." of ayakherder'syard, where I saw what Dalai Lama is determined to pursue valid signatures of 25 percent of registered voters who But even though there may be a bull's-eye pinned I later learned was yak dung stacked up the "middle-way" policy that "takes voted in the last election for governor are enough to to his behind, Dillon is fighting back. He's dispatched like firewood and several dogs yelping. into account the benefits to all parties force recall of a sitting lawmaker. people to shadow petition circulators. "I feel bad for the The yak-woven covering of the door was involved, rather than one party alone." In the case of the 17th district, that comes to around folks in my district," Dillon told me. "If petitions were thrown open. With Tibetan words rapidly The Dalai Lama is not demanding 8,720 signatures, due by May 1. Recall advocates are being gathered based on what I truly did, that would be rolling ofThis tongue, and with a wave of independence for Tibet, but rather the led by former state Rep. Leon Drolet, now a Macomb fine. But they're not the arm and grasp of our hand in welcome, autonomy promised to practice religion County commissioner, and Rose Bogaert, of Dearborn "And there*s an election this November; if people don't we were pulled into the yak herder's home. and to maintain cultural heritage. The Heights. She is chairwoman of the Wayne County like what IVe done in office, they can chuck me out then Once inside his home, the yak herder pre• Dalai Lama has threatened to resign Taxpayers Association and Taxpayers to Recall Andy and there." Without spending a pile on special elections, sented me with a "hada." This gift giving should Tibetans continue to use violence Dillon either. is a common practice among Tibetans to in their protests. Bogaert says her group wants to collect at least 10,000 What he didn't add is that even if he wins,-he'll be express their best wishes. The white hada, I am fearful for the young Tibetans signatures, to make sure it has a cushion; some names gone forever two years after that, thanks to the curse of a long narrow scarf made of silk, embodies I met and left behind on Beijing Street are always certain to be invalid or duplicates. According term limits. purity and good fortune. in front of the Potala. As a freedom-lov• to three sources (who asked for anonymity for fear of Term limits are bad enough, but IVe always thought The home was bright, colorful and ing nation, we must continue to speak harassment), the pro-recall people started out paying $2 that threatening to recall elected lawmakers because smelled like "yak." Yaks are an important out about the oppression of the Tibetan for every signature. That went to $4 each, then $6. Now they cast a certain vote is awfully close to blackmail. source of food, clothing, transportation people and call on the leaders of China to the going rate appears to be $10 per name. Recalls, if they succeed, solve nothing; special elections and dung for fuel. Yak tea was poured as show restraint and open dialogue. Many That's a lot of dough! If they're aiming for 10,000 sig• cost thousands of dollars and newly elected legislators our host tossed a couple of extra yak dung have called for a boycott of the Beijing natures, that's going to cost a cool $100,000, not count• who come in as part of a recall have no idea what they're chips into the fire to heat the home. We Olympics. I concur with the Dalai Lama ing other expenses like postage (fliers have been mailed up to before they face a regular election in November. washed our hands in abowl on the floor that this would be ill-advised. to all houses in the district), newspaper ads, office and And it seems perverse that local voters could be stam• filled with mountain stream water. Let's continue to engage China at all legal expenses. peded by a bunch of noisy activists into reversing course Soon hot bowls of noodle soup with yak levels while putting a spotlight on the con• That's big money. All things considered, I wouldn't just 17 months later. meat appeared, along with a young boy cerns of the Tibetans. From the Olympic be surprised if total campaign costs come to more than Recalls — perhaps especially the one now under way and his two sisters from the kitchen next view, a spotlight will shine on all things $250,000. against Dillon — only fuel the kind of hyper-partisan door. Our yak tea cups never got close to Chinese: the good, the bad and the ugly. So where's all this money coming from? Democrats warfare we all have come to hate. Whether you agree empty. Later, yak cookies and yak dump• It is through the lens of engagement that and Dillon supporters talk darkly about far right-wing, with the way he votes or not, Dillon has been an able leg• lings were added to the luncheon mix for change will take place. If not, as any great out-of-state moneybags. Lending credence to this islator. He fully deserves to remain in office at least until variety. teacher will tell you, the pressure cooker suspicion is the feet that the national anti-tax guru his term expires in January. And neither he, nor we, During a break from our meal, I wan• will certainly blow. — Washington-based Grover Norquist, president of should have to put up with any of these silly and obvious dered next door to find the "wife," a beauti• Americans for Tax Reform — is a member of Drolet's recall games. ful Tibetan woman. She was busily mak• Tom Watkins is a education and business consul• board. Phil Power is founder and president of The Center for Michigan, a ing the next part of our meal. tant. He has traveled to China many times since Two long-term Lansing lobbyists, who wouldn't go on centrist think tank based in Ann Arbor. The opinions expressed here Standing on the Tibetan plateau along• his first trip in 1989. 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Byrds Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pns • Sun 9-5 Thursday, April 24,2008 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Ed Wright, editor. (734) 953-2108. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com Ex-Chief Thomas pumped for NFL Draft elieve it or not, I have some• reality for one of er," he said, chuckling, "that city thing in common with Devin us and — surprise! will go era-zee!" BThomas. 1 - it's not me. Thanks to the incredible dis• / No, I don't run a 4.4 40-yard play of skills he put on at the dash like the former Canton High 'Mock' speed NFL Draft Combine in February, School gridiron star. Depending on Thomas's stock has risen faster And, no, I don't have biceps the which mock draft than fuel prices at the corner gas size Of bowling balls like the ex- you believe (see station. Miehigan State All-Big 10 wide box on page B2), Some skeptics questioned the Ed Wright receiver. Thomas, who grad• ex-Chiefs decision to forgo his Our common bond is this: When uated from Canton senior season at MSU for the we were younger, Thomas and I \\ in 2004 and left MSU in January big bricks of the NFL when, he both made it a habit to watch the following a record-breaking junior revealed his plans in January. Boston runners NFL Draft every April and dream season, will be selected in the first But no one's doubting Thomas of the day the NFL commissioner round — anywhere from No. 11 now. Several Plymouth would call our name out and (Buffalo) to No. 21 (Washington). "Ever since 1 was in middle and Canton residents reveal to the world which team While he didn't admit to hav• school, I've watched the NFL OBSERVER FILt PHOTO competed in Monday's had selected us with its first-round ing a hunch as to where he'll end Draft because I always wanted Former Canton football player Devin Thomas, pictured during his Boston Marathon. pick. up, Thomas knows one team that to see where the college guys high school days in a playoff game against Detroit Catholic Central, Following are their Sometime Saturday afternoon, won't select him. is expected to be selected in the first round of Saturday's NFL Draft places and times: that dream is about to become a "If Detroit takes another receiv• Please see WRIGHT, 82 following a record-breaking season at Michigan State University last fall. •Plymouth: Dean Brown (1,837th place in 3:06.57); James Dawson, Jr. (2,698th in 3:13.09); Terry Rush (4,881st in 3:26.30); and Kimberly Bedigian Canton boys (2,383rd in 3:41.01); • Canton: Chris A. Woodring (3,234 in 3:16.27); Paul reclaim city Lipinski (3,921st place in 3:20.36); and Julie Scordino (2,133rd in championship 3:38.54); Wildcat golf BY ED WRIGHT outing OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The 7th Annual The boys' version of Tuesday's Plymouth High School Bolger/Mangan Memorial City Track Wildcat Football Golf & Field meet was won by the deep Outing will be held red"C". Saturday, July 19, at Despite placing first in just five of 1:30 p.m. at The Inn the 17 events, Canton reclaimed the at St. John's Golf and city title it relinquished for the first Conference Center, time last year to Plymouth when it which is located at amassed 70 points, 15 more than 44045 Five Mile in runner-up Salem. The defending Plymouth. champion Wildcats registered 50 The format will be points. a best-ball scramble Canton coach Sob Richardson with a shotgun start. credited his team's depth for its gold- The $100-per-golfer medal finish. fee includes dinner "Last year Plymouth beat us and and a hot dog at the our guys had a year to think about turn. Individuals can BILL BRESL.ES I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER it and they put it all together today," attend just the buffet Sprinters from Salem, Canton and Plymouth are pictured during the opening second of the 100-meter dash at Tuesday's Bolger/Mangan City Meet. said Richardson. "We have a very dinner for $40. Plymouth's Stephanie Okoio won the event in 12.7 seconds. large, deep team and it showed today. Hole sponsorships We didn't take a lot of firsts, but we are available for $100. had a lot of seconds. For more informa• "All three teams turned in fantastic tion, contact Lisa times. There were personal bests all Goble at (734) 207- over the place." 8889 oratRgoble64@ BY EO WRIGHT much-anticipated annual event by win• in both the 1,600-meter run (5:40.5) and The weather for the annual event aol.com. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ning the 1,600-meter relay to finish with the 800 (2:31.8). — warmer-than-normal tem• The registration 74 points, eight more than runner-up Other blue-ribbon efforts for the champs peratures and partly sunny skies deadline is July 7- The Canton and Plymouth girls track & Plymouth. Canton placed third with 35 were registered by Deja Wright (400), — couldn't have been much better, field teams were singing the blues follow•points. Madeline Vala (300 hurdles) and discus Richardson noted. Rotary golf outing ing Tuesday's Bolger/Mangan Memorial Along with winning two of the four thrower Ashley Benton. "Somebody was smiling down on The 11th Annual City Meet. relays, Salem earned firsts in five other The Wildcats stayed hot on the Rocks' us today," Richardson said. Plymouth A.M. The Salem blues. events. The winners' top point-earner was Rotary Golf Outing The Rocks clinched top honors in the Kelly Determan, who crossed the line first Please see TITLE, B3 Please see CANTON, B3 will be held June 3 at Pheasant Run Golf Course in Canton. Money raised from Detroit Ignition this event are used to forward Ryan fund the club's yearly Mack (left) 24-karat heartbreaker budget, which in turn and La Raza de contributes to numer• Monterrey's Monterrey's 'Golden Goal' stuns dominant Ignition ous global and local Carlos charitable causes. Pichardo BY ED WRIGHT the left post to give Monterrey during which the Ignition dom• The cost to golf in battle for a OBSERVER STAFF WRITER a victory in the Major Indoor inated their visitors from south the 18-hole scramble loose ball Soccer League semifinal series- of the border, 21-2, in Game 2 format event is $165 during Sunday In just over 11 minutes deciding "Golden Goal" mini- of the Series that was played per golfer or $600 afternoon's Sunday afternoon, the Detroit • match. before an announced sell-out per foursome. Hole MISL semifinal Ignition saw its fortunes shift Immediately after the ball crowd at Compuware Arena. sponsorships are also game at from complete domination to crossed the goal line, Alvarez Monterrey captured Game 1 available. Compuware ultimate dejection. ripped off his jersey and was over the No. 1-seeded Ignition, For registration and Arena. 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Here OBSERVER STAFF WRITER were paced by Harvey (2-for- they'd get analyzed by the the odds and are'a few opinions from the scored while sophomore sensa^- 3, RBI), Lineberry (3-for-4, J3 i-S ascended to a tion Dixon went 2-for-3 with a two RBI, run), Priebe (l-for-2, guys on ESPN," "Thomas national media (and one local When everything seemed to said Monday afternoon, not position only ;be crumbling around Salem run.and an RBI. RBI) and Merandi (RBI). MSUSPORTS writer): long after he held his final INFORMATION one of every pitcher Chris Kordick Monday The loss dropped Canton Plymouth out-hit the pre-draft workout for the 1,000 little- Peter King, Sports Illustrated afternoon during the first to 5-5 overall and 0-3 in the Pioneers, 8-5. Baltimore Ravens. Devin Thomas league football - tfth pick to Buffalo. King says: inning against Walled Lake WLAA's Western Division. PCA 6, BAPTIST PARK 5: John "I'm usually pretty good at players reach. "He's a 6-foot-Z, 4.45-ish deep Northern, the sophomore Western is now 6-2 arid 3-0, Slater tossed a complete-game holding my emotions back, "The key was staying threat with good hands. It may right-hander didn't panic. respectively. six-hitter, striking out eight, to CANTON 10, GRANDVILLE 3: but when I hear my name focused on what I wanted to take him a year, but he should Instead, Kordick displayed tame the Chargers. Slater also called Saturday, I might crack achieve. I played with a lot thepoise of a senior and was On Saturday at the Milan excelled at the plate, going 1- a little." of guys in high school and at be a good pro." rewarded with a complete- Invitational, senior right• for-2 with a double and a ran Coffeyville who were very tal• Don Banks, Sports Illustrated game 6-2 victory over the visit• hander Will Tidwell dominated scored. Through thick and thin ented, but they lost their focus - No. 11 to Buffalo. Banks says: ing Knights in a key WLAA state power Grandville, strik• Mitch Geracz praved to he After the sweat-paved path somewhere along the line." "The Bills have the need for a Lakes Division showdown. ing out seven while walking the offensive spark plug for the he's followed to the NFL's big receiver opposite Lee Lvans The victory improved the just one in a complete-game winners with three walks and doorstep, no one would blame Talented and humble and Thomas has emerged as Rocks' record to 4-4 over• effort. two runs scored. The Eagles PLYMOUTH 12, GRANDVILLE Thomas for shedding some I don't know Thomas well, the guy whose value is deemed all and 2-1 in the division. received seven hits from seven tears of joy once he's selected. but I'm convinced his per• Northern slipped to 7-4 and 2- 11: On Saturday at the Milan different players. He's overcome some obsta• sonable, unselfish demeanor suitable for this high draft slot." 1, respectively. Invitational, the Wildcats, AGAPE 7, CALVARY CHRISTIAN cles that would have made won't be altered much — if at Pro Football Weekly - \ - "The first inning was an put together a dran^tic five-. 6: On Tuesday at Griffin Park many people pack it in. all — by the number of zeroes to Philadelphia. "A big player abomination with errors, balks, run seventh iiining to record in Canton, senior Jared Miller • After graduating from on his soon-to-be envied pay• who can help open up the a lot of mistakes, but Chris the comeback victory. Luke scored the winning run in the Canton, Thomas spent a sea• checks. offense..." kept his cool," said Salem coach Merandi earned the win in bottom of the ninth when he son at Coffeyville Community "I'll probably get a new Sports Xchange - V: • i • Dale Rumberger, referring relief, working the final twp came home on a wild pitch. College due to shaky grades in vehicle — maybe a Benz or Philadelphia. to the Knights' two-run first. innings. Miller was hit by a pitch to high school. Something — this summer," he "He pitched very well and only Plymouth led 7-0 after two lead off the inning. He then After getting his academic admitted. "After that, I want Pete Pnsco, cbssportslino. ended up throwing 79 pitches frames, however, Grandville stole second and third. Calvary habits straightened out and to help out my parents and com - No. 21 to Washington. in seven innings. He struck out knotted the score with a intentionally walked the next putting together some electri• settle down in a house in the Clark Judge, cbssportsline. two guys in the seventh inning, seven-run third. Grandville two hatters before the game- fying statistics at Coffeyville, city I'll be playing in." com-No. 20 to Tampa Bay. so he was still throwing well at then scored single runs in the deciding errant pitch. Thomas signed with MSTJ in He emphasized that his Ed Wright, Plymouth-Canton the end." fourth and sixth and two in the Calvary lost despite out-hit• 2006. No. 1 priority will be making Observer - Cincinnati will cave Kordick struck out four and seventh before the Wildcats' ting Agape, 9-8. Following a disappointing sure his four-month-old son, in to Chad Johnson's trade walked just one Northern bat• remarkable rally. Brandon Pierson earned the Devin, Jr., is well taken care ter. . Hitting stars for Plymouth win for the Wolverines, strik• sophomore season with the demands, move up to the mid• Spartans during which he of.. The Rocks seized the lead were David Harvey (three runs, ing out nine while walking just caught just six passes, Thomas "He already has some pretty dle of the first round and select for good in the third with four RBI), Garrett Rebain (three one in a complete-game effort. burst onto the national scene big muscles," said Thomas, Thomas to fill the shoes of the runs. Mat Woster, Sam Ott runs), Brad Lineberry (2-for-5, Miller (2-for-4, two runs) and this past fall when he hauled laughing. departed Johnson. and Joe Posler all contributed two RBI), Matt Priebe (3-for-3, Mark Mullett (3-for-4, two in 79 aerials for 1,260 yards clutch hits in the frame. five RBI), Ronnie Goble (two RBI) paced the winners' offen• and eight touchdowns. The big day The winners added single RBI), Kyle Sanders (2-for-2) sive attack. At times, Thomas's trail to So on Saturday, like always, agent Drew Rosenhaus in the runs in the fifth (Dana Lorber and Merandi (l-for-3, two On Saturday, the Wolverines stardom was like Cedar Point's Thomas and I will both be room. singled and eventually scored RBI). split a double-header with steepest roller coaster — up watching the NFL Draft with And — surprise.' — it won't on a Kordick single) and the MILAN S, PLYMOUTH 3: Westland Huron Valley, drop• and down, up and down. dreams of being selected. be me.: sixth, when Woster tripled and On Saturday at the Milan ping the opener, 9-8, before But last year was more like However, only one of us will was plated by Ott's RBI single. Invitational, the hosts built bouncing back to claim the the Top Thrill Dragster — a be doing so in a luxury hotel Plymouth-Canton sports editor Ed Ott finished 3-for-4 with two a 5-0 lead over the first four nightcap, 23-3. pure adrenalin rush. located in Miami's trendy Wright can be reached at ewright® RBI and a run scored. Other innings and hung on for the Miller (3-for-4, two RBI) "It's been all about persever- South Beach area with super- hometownlife.com or (734} 953-2108. multi-hit performers for Salem triumph. Ryan Spencer started and Ethan Walker (2-for-4) were Woster, Heath Parling, and suffered the loss for the sparkled at the plate in the Posler and Kordick. Wildcats, who received key loss. W.L. WESTERN 5, CANTON 4: offensive contributions from The Wolverines plated 11 team led 11-6 after three quar• shot from 18 yards out sailed On Monday at Western, the Rebain (2-for-3), Lineberry (1- seventh-inning runs to win IGNITION ters of Game 1 before faltering, high and wide left. Warriors broke a 4-all tie when for-3, RBI) and Goble (l-for-3, Game 2 by a lop-sided margin. FROM PAGE B1 late. "I thought the guys played Detroit roared to a 7-0 Andy Buchanan led off the bot• two RBI). Pierson notched the mound great tonight. The (game-win• first-half lead thanks to a two- tom of the fifth with a triple PLYMOUTH 7, A.A. PIONEER win with three innings of solid Milwaukee against Baltimore. ning) goal was nobody's fault. pointer from Jamar Beasley, and scored on a fielder's choice. 2: On Saturday at the Milan work. The Blast ousted the Wave in The guy just made a great Mack's successful penalty kick Senior Erik Wright pitched the Invitational, the Wildcats The Walker brothers a two-match sweep. play." with 6:33 left in the half and first four innings for the Chiefs, never trailed after plating a — Ethan and Daniel — closed Ignition coach Bob Lilley Waltman was spectacular a triple from Rife at the 2:16 yielding four runs and four pair of runs in the first and out the game. lamented his team's misfor• in the losing cause, stopping mark of the second quarter., hits before giving way to Dane second innings. Rebain earned Pierson swung a hot bat in tune in the wake of a sequence 23 shots, including four from The hosts led 13-2 with Staples, who turned in two the mound victory with 5.1 the 20-run win, going 4-for-6 of events that saw his team point-blank range in the 15 minutes to play thanks solid innings of relief. solid innings of work (five hits, with three runs and three RBI. soundly outplay Monterrey at "Golden Goal" period. to third-quarter goals Dan Stoney and Alex Dixon four strikeouts, two earned Cameron LeRoy (3-for-5, two the both ends of the field for The.Ignition couldn't capi• from Hewerton Moreira, continued to swing hot bats runs). Sanders picked up the RBI) and Ty Majeski (3-for- 60 minutes befdre succumbing talize on two golden opportu• Drdo Callahan and Vahid for Canton. Stoneywas 3-for-4 save wjth 1.2 innings of hitless 4) also punished the Huron to;Alvarez s heroics with 3:51 nities in overtime. With 11:27 Assadpour. '-rf with an RBI double and a run relief. Valley pitchers. left in the firstoye^time, left, Josh Rife hit the crossbar Beasley,/Cal|ahan anl Mike - "It's very frustrating to with a 20-yard laser. Apple found the back of the lose because I tjiought we Just tinder two minutes net for the Ignition in the final outplayed them in seven of later, Birmingham native Ryan quarter. the eight quarters in the two Mack controlled a pass from PCA's Carnevale too fast for Baptist Park games," said Lilley, whose Worteh Sampson,"but his hard [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 On Saturday^in the first Hale (3-for-4, double, three game of a double-header, PREP SOFTBALL RBI). Plymouth Christian Academy "The girls really came to play defeated Taylor Baptist Park, eventually scored oh a passed today," said Hammar. "The 4-3, behind astellar outing ball. first game was very impor• from senior Kristie Carnevale, "Kristie pitched great," said tant because it counted in the who tossed a three-hit com• PCA coach Dan Hammar. league standings and Baptist plete game with eight strike• "Thanks to hard work, she's Park had their No. 1 pitcher out outs and zero walks. really improved since last sea• All ABOUT there. We never let down even THE The victory improved the son. She's only walked five bat• a little today, which was nice winners' record to 3-2 over• ters in five games. Last year, to S66 Jt all and 2-0 in the MIAC Red she may have walked five bat• SOUTHFIELD CHRISTIAN 17, Division. ters in one inning." PCA 8: On April 17, the Eagles NEWSPAPERS DIRECTORY, The Eagles scored twice in PCA 13, BAPTIST PARK 3: In lost despite a 3-for-4, three- the first on hits from Autumn the second game of Saturda/s RBI effort from Carnevale, McKenzie and Megan Greve. double-header, Carnevale lim• who struck out nine and Fun Factory Preschool They extended their advantage ited BP to five hits and two walked two in a solid effort on to 3-1 in the fourth on Kristin walks while striking out 10 in a the mound. 45201 N. Territorial Road • Plymouth Slater's RBI single. five-winning, mercy rule-short• "Even though we lost, I'm "Where a love for learning is built' Baptist Park knotted the ened game. encouraged because that's ENROLLING NOW game at 3-all'in the top of The hitting stars for the win• the first time we've scored the sixth, but PCA won in the ners were McKenzie (2-for-3, more than five runs against *Afternoon tuition credit bottom of the inning when double, three RBI), Carnevale Southfield Christian in five Weoffera "3'e""4V'and'young "5'e"program. Bethany Hale singled and (3-for-4, double, two RBI) and years," said Hammar. • Highly Degreed Teachers 734-254-0054 ,.- Huntington im balance to open and obtain Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for Huntington Certificate of Deposit is $2,rj00.,APY is accurate as of the date of publication and subject to change t nolice. 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Salem's boys track-and-field team traveled to relay at Adrian won the competition with 47 points, Mansfield, Ohio last weekend for the Mansfield Tuesday's five more than runner-up Novi Catholic Central. Invitational, a 73-team, two-day event. Bolger/ Plymouth set school records in the 1,600- The Rocks' points came in the 6,400-meter Mangan City meter relay as the foursome of Malik Rich, relay when the foursome of Alex Lang, Mike Meet. The Kyle Wallath, Ken Lomske and Mike Hanchett Charara, Matt Devey and Craig Cowing placed Chiefs won blazed around the oval four times in 3:31.9. fourth with a time of 19:40.1. the event in Coach Kurt Britnell's 400-meter relay quartet Other strong efforts were turned in by high 8:18.5. of Connor McKinney, Hanchett, Rico Tyus and jumper Zack Gaskell (6 feet), 110-meter hurdler Rich also set the school mark of 43.1 seconds in Mike Giles (16.3 seconds), 1,600-meter runner that event. Kevin deBear (4:39.0); 200-dash runner Pat Plymouth also placed fifth in the high jump Patin (24.33) and Cowing in the 800 (2:13.5). You Call BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER We Deliver Canton, 1:33.9; 3. Salem, 1:36.4. Kevin deBear, who won the WOO run: 1. Kevin deBear (S), 4:33.0; 2. Derek Hoerman (C), 4:36.9; 3. Josh Hurst (C), 1,600-meter run in 4:33.0 and 4:39.7; 4. 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BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 18 with cart $20.00 Salem's Caitlin Heaney gives it fuii effort during the long jump at Non-Seniors., ...S25.00 her Weekend Special! Tuesday's Bpiger/Mangan City Meet. The Rocks won the meet. w/Ciirt. S30 after IDI 100 high hurdles: 1. Ashley Hoener (C), 17.5; 2. Madaline Vala THE WEEK AHEAD PREP BASEBALL Saturday, April 26 Canton lacrosse team Thursday, April 24 Canton at Brighton Tournament, TBA Franklin Road at Agape. 4:30 p.m. Salem at A.A. Huron Invite, 8 a.m. PCA at Parkway Christian. 4:30 p.m. BOYS S GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Friday, April 25 Thursday, April 24 • Wayne Memorial at Canton, 4 p.m. Plymouth at Canton, 3:30 p.m. Salem at W.L Central. 4 p.m. Salem at Livonia Churchill, 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 sinks Lakeland, 8-3 W.L. Western at Plymouth. 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26 Salem at Raiaer Relays, 4 p.m. BOYS GOLF Milan at Saiem {DH), 11 a.m. Canton's boys lacrosse team credited with assists. PCA at Lake Orion Baptist (DH), 4 p.m. Friday, April 25 PREP SOFTBALL Livonia Stevenson at Canton, 3 p.m. used a balanced scoring attack' "Well, it was another one Thursday, April 24 Salem at Plymouth, 3 p.m. to defeat host Huron valley of our trademark shoot-out Franklin Road at Agape, 4:30 p.m. PREP LACROSSE PCA at Macomb Christian, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 Lakeland, 8-3, Monday night. games," said Plymouth coach Canton at Hartland, 6 p.m. Friday, April 25 Mike Costello. "We can score Salem at Lakeland, 7 p.m. "It took a while to get the Canton at Wayne Memorial, 4 p.m. Plymouth at South Lyon East, 7 p.m; feel of the turf — we had some in bunches, but.we have.dif- Plymouth at W.L Western, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26 Saturday, April 26 unlucky bounces — but we ficulty in stopping the other Ypsilanti at Canton, 3 p.m. Canton and Plymouth at Chelsea Belleville at Salem, lp:m. stayed with them and came team. Invitational, TBA GIRLS SOCCER GIRLS TENNIS 4m alive in the third quarter," said "The team fought the entire Friday, April 25 Friday, April 25 A.A. Pioneer at Canton, 7 p.m. Canton coach Kevin Riley. game ~ we did not give up at Livonia Churchill at Canton, 4 p.m. Salem at W.L Northern, 4 p.m. After scoring three first- all, even when we were down quarter goals, the Titans were three early. We had some shut out by Canton keeper momentum in the second half, Justin Scott. but we didn't make Northern TENNIS RESULTS Canton cut its deficit to 3- pay for their stick penalty." 2 at the half thanks to goals PCS LADY WARRIORS 14, CANTON 4 SALEM 8 from Kyle Dunleavy and Scott HARTLAND S: On Monday, the W.L. CENTRAL 4 LIMCHM1LL0 Wisniewski. Lady Warriors turned a tight (MOMDAY AT CANTON) (MONDAY AT CKIMCMUj The Chiefs grabbed the 4-2 halftime lead into a rout No. 1 singles: Erica Rouleau (WLC) No. 1 singles: Tracy Lytle (S) defeated lead for good thanks to third- thanks to Chelsea Olson's four defeated Ashley Madau. 6-1,61: No. Z: Lucy Klinko, 61,6-1; No. 2:flllre Carpente r Janelle Burdiss (C) def. Stephanie Indianer, (S) def. Katelyn Forster, 6-4,6-2: No. 3: Liz quarter net-finders from goals. 6-4,6-2; No. 3: Sarui Yoshiba (WLC) def. McKinley (S) def. Kelly Hougharv. 6-2.6-0; Wisniewski, Mark Barath and The victory improved the Johanna Alexander, 7-6 (10-.8). 6-4; No. 4: Lis No. 4: Linda Ling (S) def. Jessica McClain, Slusher (WLC) def. Janelle Karinemi, 6-4,6-2. 6-0,6-0. Joey Underwood. Lady Warriors' record to 5-1. No. 1 doubles: No. 1 doubles: "During half-time, I didn't Sara Johnson-Madison 1. Rachel Norman-Ariel Mm Joey Underwood and Jake Bartlett (WLC) def. Gunjan Malhotra-Katie Rojo (S) def. Kelly Felner-Jenna Zuccarini, 6-t, Underwood (two) added insur• have to say much — the cap• Schwenn, 6-4.6-3; No. 2: Amy Provost-Emily 6-0; No. 2: Katie Fletcher-Kerry MacDonald Misko (C) def. Nicole Melita-Ahcia Seqnitz (S) def. Lauren Vella-Mikki Fata. 6-3,7-5; No. ance goals in the fourth quar• tains took over motivating the , 6-4,6-4; No. 3: Jessica Reed-Kethleen 3: Emily Hayter-JenniferHunsaker {$) def. ter; team by letting them know Marcinkowski (C) def. Mackenzie Conn- Danielle Vasko-Cortney Bennett, 7-6(3), 7-5; they were playing Hartland's Angela Stawasz, 6-3,1-6,6-4; No. 4: Megan No. 4: Amanda FmmonsAtex Lamb (S) def. College-bound pitcher W.L. NORTHERN 13, PLYMOUTH Luong-Vicki Chen (C) def. Melissa Kosky-Rena Brianna Devlin-Va! Rose, 6-2.2-6,6-2. 11: On Monday, the host game and not at the speed we Molnar, 6-3,6-2. DUAL-MEET RECORDS: Salem, 4-1. Canton senior William Tidwell recently signed a letter of intent to play Knights jumped out to a 3-0 play," said PCS coach Dave baseball for Hillsdale College beginning with the 2008-09 season. lead and hung on for the dra• Medley. "I was pleased that we Tidwell, a first baseman and pitcher, is currently 2-0 for the 5-5 matic victory. Northern led 4- were able to turn it up a notch Notification is given that The Huntington National Bank, 17 South Chiefs. He's also lettered in basketball and football. 3 after one quarter, 6-5 at the even though we were miss• High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 has filed an application with break and 9-7 with 15 minutes ing our leading scorer, Kate the Comptroller of the Currency on April 24, 2008, as specified in to play. Spangler." 12 CFR Part 5, for permission to establish a branch at 47152 Plymouth tied the game Also netting multiple goals Michigan Ave., Canton, Michigan 48188. Popular name: Canton - Michigan & Beck. Any person wishing to comment on this momentarily at 10-all in the for the winners were Lauryn application may file comments in writing with the Licensing fourth thanks to goals from Ebersole (three), Morgan Manager at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 440 Connor Martin and John Franke (two) and Jessica South LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60605 or mail to: Olevnik (two). Murray (two). Single-goal [email protected] within 30 days of the date of The Wildcats* goal-scorers scorers for PCS were Megan this publication. were: Patrick Downey (two), Burke, Laura Hahn and Publish: April 24,2008 Martin (two), Olevnik (two), Natalie Sitko. Ryan Renault (two), Norm Three goalies saw time Freda, Chris Hoffman and between the pipes for PCS: Pat Smiatacz. Downey (two), Caitlin Andrews, Lauren CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Freda and Martin were all Miller and Nicole Rottell. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Canton, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan will accept ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS sealed proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, 1150 S. CANTON CENTER RD. May 8, 2008 for the following: The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable CANTON, MI 48188 auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be RADIO SYSTEM EVALUATION PROJECT impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at sold at public auction April 29,2008 at 10:00 AM. * CONSULTANT SERVICES the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing The auction will be held at Westland Car Care Towing 6375 Hix Rd. upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Westland, MI. 48185. The vehicles will be sold as is, starting bid is Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services for towing and storage. Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be calling the following: YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY VTN# submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal 1997 CHEVY LUMINA 4-DR 2G1WL52M1V1147883 name, company name, address and telephone number and date and David Medley, ADA Coordinator 1998 FORD WINDSTAR S/W 2FMZA5145WBC77071 time of opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER S/W 1P4GP45GXWB764714 any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the Canton, MI 48188 1993 FORD . F-150 P/U 2TEF14N7PCA43544 basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in (734) 394-5260 1995 OLDS ACHBSVA 4 DR 1G3NL15M2SM344620 employment or the provision of services. 1986 FORD RANGER P/U 1FTCR15T8GPB75402 Publish: April 20 & 24,2008 1996 DODGE VAN VAN 2B6HB21YXTK190281 TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK OE085QMS3-2*2.5 1992 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1GNEC16KXNJ351728 Publish April 24,8003 1990 FORD PROBE 2 DR 1ZVPT21U8L5210966 1997 DODGE NEON 4DR 1B3ES47Y3VD253446 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 1995 BUICK REGAL 4DR 2G4WB52L7S1422357 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON INVITATION TO BID 1988 FORD ESCORT 2DR 1FAPP2190JW22989 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Publish: April 24 & 27,2008 OEW597738 - 2x3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids at the Office of the,Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings- qualifications at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, 2008 for the following: April 15,2008 May 15,2008 for the following: A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS SERVICE & EQUIPMENT Township of Canton held Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 1150 Canton ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Yack called the meeting to RENOVATION OF CELL BLOCK AND BOOKING AREA Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on order at 7:00 pm and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may contact Mike Members Present: Bennett, Caccamo, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, Qualifications may he picked up at the. Finance and Budget Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. AU bids must be submitted in a sealed McLaughlin, Yack, Zarbo Staff Present: Executive Director Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, Santomauro, Director Conklin, Brad Sharp, Deb Bilbrey- contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. Honsowetz, Abe Vmitski, Sean Fletcher Adoption of Agenda submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Motion by Bennett, seconded by McLaughlin to approve the agenda. name, company name, address and telephone number and date and proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION TOPIC Item 1. time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE Discussion on reject any Or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on or the provision of services. Strategic Plan, Master Plan, Barlett-Travis House, Revisions to the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or Park Ordinance and Phase III Summit Expansion. Item 2. disability in employment or the provision of services. TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION Discussion on proposed new term compensation package for elected officials. Publish: April 24,2008 TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK Other: Supervisor Yack stated there will be a Board meeting on Publish: April 24,2008 Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. First Floor, Board Room, Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan 48188 Adjourn Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter at CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 9:15 p.m. to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. - Thomas J. Yack, Supervisor - Terry G. Bennett, Clerk - PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at tibe office of the Charter NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular Canton, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan will accept business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after sealed proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Board Approval. The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Publish: April 24,2008 •606690064-2x1 5 Schools invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a May 8, 2008 for the following: Bid for Masonry Wall Repairs at Field Elementary School ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Bidding documents prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. will be available for public inspection at the office of the Construction Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget City of Plymouth Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc., 24317 Indoplex Circle, Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Farmington Hills, MI, 48335 or (248) 427-8400; FW Dodge Plan contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be Room, Southfield; Construction Association of Michigan Plan Room, submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal REQUEST FOR Bloomfield Hills; Daily Construction Reports Plan Room, Detroit; name, company name, address and telephone number and date and and the Builders Exchange, Lansing. INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES time of opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the There will be a pre-bid meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in This is to give notice that the Plymouth City Commission will hold a 23, 2008 at the main office of the Construction Manager, McCarthy employment or the provision of services. hearing on a request for issuance of an Industrial Facilities Exemption & Smith, Inc. at the location above. The purpose of the meeting will Certificate at its regular meeting on Monday, May 5,2008. The public be to review the bidding requirements, schedule, project scopes of TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK is invited to provide comments or other information on this request, work, and to answer any question that bidders may have. Bidders Publish: April 24,2008 either in writing or in person, at this hearing. are strongly encouraged to attend. This Bid Package will consist of OEQB59aOBS-a<3 ONE bid division - Bid Division #106: Masonry. The request is from Packaging Corporation of America, 1900 West Field Court, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 for their property located at Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of 936 Sheldon Road, Plymouth, Michigan more specifically identified as five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, payable to the Plymouth CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON follows: Canton Community Schools, as a guarantee that if the proposal is PUBLIC HEARING TAX ID #49-008-02-0006-001: Lots 6 to 15, inclusive, except the accepted, the bidder will execute the contract and file the required west part thereof measuring 18.2 feet on the south line of lot 6 bonds within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract. Bid FY2008 CDBG ACTION PLAN and 29 feet on the north line of Lot 15, also adjacent vacant valley, securities may be in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check. On May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room, first floor, also Lots 16 to 21, inclusive, also the west one-half of the adjacent Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, vacant street, Auburn Addition to Plymouth Heights, T1SR8E Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope supplied by the Michigan, there will be a public hearing on the CDBG Advisory L31P58WCR. Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith, Inc. with the Council recommendations for the FY 2008 Community corresponding bid division identified on the outside of the envelope. Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. The purpose of the The Certificate would allow tax abatement on new manufacturing All submissions should include 1 original and 1 copy and the Action Plan is to identify projects and project funding levels for the equipment with an estimated cost of $5,875,000. The certificate would Proposal Execution Form provides a space for the bidder to disclose FY 2008 CDBG program. The project and project funding result in the abatement of one-half (1/2) of the property taxes which any familial relationship as required by the State of Michigan and recommendations are: First Step, $28,695; Growth Works, $6,225; would otherwise be levied, except for the State Education Tax, on the this form must be signed and notarized in order for the bid to be Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, $7,360; Wayne- estimated State Equalized and Taxable Valuation of $2,937,500, for a accepted. Bids are due to the PCCS E.J McClendon Metropolitan Community Action Agency, $1,940; Revival Outreach maximum period often (10) years. Educational Center on or before 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May fl, Center, $2,000; Leisure Services arts education project, $1,225; This notice is given pursuant to the Plant Rehabilitation and 2008 where they will be opened and read publicly. These Canton Township Volunteer Coordinator, $6,500; Canton Township Industrial Development Districts Act (PA. 198 of 1974, as amended - projects are to be bid and the work performed at the Prevailing Sheldon School site improvements, $45,000; CDBG program MCLA207.551 et seq.), which provides that the legislative body of each Wage Rates. For additional information, phone Dan Phillips, administration, $70,000; ' Affordable Housing Contingency, taxing unit which levies ad-valorem property taxes in the City of Assistant Director of Finance & Purchasing at (734) 416-2746. The $170,860; Construction Contingency, $20,000. The FY 2008 CDBG Plymouth shall be notified of a request for issuance of an IFT Board of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject all allocation is $359,835. Written comments or requests for Certificate, and shall be given an opportunity for a hearing before the bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the school district. information should be directed to: Gerald Martin, Community City takes action on the request. Services Specialist, Coinniunity Services Division, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, (734) 394-5194. Board of Education Linda J. Langmesser Plymouth-Canton Community Schools City Clerk Steven Sneideman, Secretary TERRY BENNETT, Clerk Publish: April 17th and April 24,2008 Publish: April 24 and May 01,2008 OE08597459 2x3.5 Publish:April24,2008 OE0859'?474-2>» OBM59873S - 2*5.5 www.hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 24,2008 (CP) B5 Prep golfers ready to hit fairways after long layoff BY ED WRIGHT PREP GOLF PREVIEWS Bidwell, Zack Vojcek, Justin Bauer OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and Nick Conroy. Canton's Conrad sparkles Canton's two key juniors are The Wildcats' roster is filled out If you think your golf off-sea• Jeremy Lindlbauer and Andrew by: Tyler Sanders, Jay Thomas, Mike at Brighton golf tourney son seemed to drag on forever, you Rickerman, both of whom earned Runyan, Justin Congdon, Donald should get a load of the one the area's varsity letters as sophomores. Henry, David Titus, Joe Klonowski, high school boys golf teams were Rounding out the core of the Mark Thompson, Tommy Dean and Judging by his performance at Monday's forced to endure. team's line-up are sophomores Andrew Kwiecien. Brighton Invitational, the future is bright for Local prep golfers have been idle Zach Conrad, who was the medal• SALEM Canton sophomore golfer Zach Conrad. — at least in terms of competing at ist at the season-opening Brighton Conrad earned medalist honors at the tal• Talk to other moms the high school level — since the fall Invitational on Monday; and Pacing the Rocks' attack will be ent-rich event as he fired a career-best 71 before of2006 thanks to the change of sea• Brendan Muir, who Alles expects big proven seniors Tyler Jeleniewski and besting a pair of other golfers in a playoff. who have been there. sons that affected six sports. things from this season. Joel Cheesman, both of whom have Overall, the Chiefs placed fourth in the 19- Whoever can shake off the rust the Mrtttiffl had a taste of playing in the Division team field, which pleased coach Tom Alles. fastest will be the teams that should 1 state tournament. "It was a very encouraging way to start the contend for a conference title. The Wildcats are blessed with a "I'm expecting a lot of consistency season, especially for Zach," said Alles. "He said Following are previews on the deep and talented roster as they head'ou t of those two," said Salem coach it's the lowest round he's every shot. He's capable area's boys golf teams. into the 2008 campaign. Rick Wilson, whose team finished 6- of shooting a good round every time he goes out "It will be very competitive this 5 last season. there." year to earn one of the 12 varsity The team's No. 3 player is expected The tournament was played at Oak Pointe The Chiefs have a nucleus of six spots for each match, however, I to be sophomore Aaron Thompson, Country Club in Brighton. solid linksters, according to coach believe that each young man has the who earned a varsity letter as a fresh• Saline won with a score of 298. Canton was Tom Alles. ability to do so," said Plymouth coach man and has "really improved" since fourth with 305 while Plymouth netted 16th "We're pretty balanced so far," said Chris Moore. the fall of2006, according to Wilson. with a 340. Alles. 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Using documents, O&E STAFF WRITER spam e-mails to drive traffic to profes• sional looking Web sites, fraudulent Better Business Bureau officials, cit• companies have promised to help small ing the current credit crunch, are see• business owners rake in thousands of boost funds ing small businesses forced to search dollars in government grants to start for alternative funding sources. The or expand their businesses. As part of Q. I am on a homeowners BBB warns that business owners are the scheme, small business owners have association and we need becoming victims of fraud when using been required to pay several hundred our documents revised as the Internet for loans and grants. dollars via wire or money order, but they are over 30 years old. BBB Serving Eastern Michigan then never heard from the phony com• Unfortunately, we only collect spokesman Tim Burns said, "The scam panies again. $25 a year in assessments. artists are always looking for a way to Capital Funding Programs (www. What can we do to correct the take current affairs and events and use capitalftmdingprograms.com), pur• situation? them to their advantage. They're work• portedly of Champlain, N.Y., is one such ing that angle to make an easy buck." company. Since September of2007,34 A. Hopefully your Dishonest lenders can make a Web victims from 23 states have filed com• documents allow the site look legitimate when it's not, noted plaints with the BBB after losing more board to increase the Clawson resident Burns. He recom• than $400 each. assessment. With such a mends potential borrowers check with BBB advises: Business owners can low annual assessment, the BBB "to see if there has been a pat• research freeinformatio n on govern• the association is not tern of complaints against them." ment grant programs at the U.S. gov• in the position to deal He and colleagues have been see• away from it," Sanders said of advice he The National Small Business Alliance ernment Web site, www.grants.gov. If with bylaw enforcement ing people having difficult times in has for other businesses. He reported currently has an "Unsatisfactory" rating a company does qualify for a grant of or collection matters, this economy. "When they have a hand his problem to the BBB but didn't get a from the BBB for its continued failure some type, the U.S. government does should they stretched out to them, they're looking at refund that had been promised. to resolve the pattern of deceptive mar• not request payment as part of the arise. The it as an opportunity." Following are examples of recent loan keting, misrepresentation, false adver• application review or grant award pro• association If you pay upfront, most likely you and grant offers BBB has identified tising, and unauthorized debits. cess. must be won't get anything back in return, as taking advantage of small business BBB advises: Small business own• "They're not providing anything of properly Burns warned. owners locally and nationwide: ers should be extremely cautious when value that you couldn't get on your funded Watch out for people who want to providing bank account numbers and own," Burns said. Don't wire money or and you avoid normal channels of a loan appli• NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE insist on reviewing all details of any send via money order, as such transac• may need cations, he said, and watch out for The BBB has received more than offer before making a buying decision tions are hard to trace and/or cancel, he to amend unsecured loans. If you have trouble 1,100 complaints from 49 states and the and signing a contract. Prior to enter• recommended. Robert Meisner your getting a credit card for your business District of Columbia about the National ing into an agreement, small owners "Those are the red flags," he said of documents through traditional channels and then Small Business Alliance (www-natlsba. can always check out a potential credi• such transactions. "You should be cau• to give get an offer, "you have to check and see com). Complainants state they were tor, partner or vendor's reliability report tious." the board additional what's going on." initially contacted by phone or e-mail with BBB. BBB Reliability ReportsTM For more information on the busi• latitude with respect "The Internet provides a perfect stage and told they were preapproved for a are free and available online at www. nesses mentioned in this release or to collecting monies to for fraudbecaus e bad actors in the loan credit line of $8,000 for a one-time bbb.org. additional BBB advice on how small protect the integrity of the industry can easily portray a profes• membership fee of $99 to $149- Despite "It's more of a coupon for businesses businesses and consumers can avoid community. You should sional image that provides unsuspect• what complainants were led to believe they're associated with," Burns said of fraud when seeking loans and grants, engage in an attorney ing small business owners with a false by representatives of the company, the the National Small Business Alliance. on- and off-line, go to www.bbb.org. familiar with community sense of trust," Burns said. "credit line" is not a small business loan, Those promised a refund locally he's The phone is (248) 644-9100,8 a.m. to association law to assist Clarence Sanders, who owns an but rather, is collectively comprised of checked with haven't received it. 4 p.m. weekdays. you in redrafting your insurance agency in Southfield, signed coupons, discounts, and offers made "That's one example of many that are "You can talk to one of our consumer documents, including by participating vendors to purchase agents who can handle inquiries," up for the National Small Business goods and services such as computers out there that people shouldbe aware the ability to increase Alliance, a problem area seen recently of," Burns said. Burns said. You can also enter company the revenue for the or travel arrangements using credit information into the automated system, by the BBB. "They said I had a certain terms. Complainants say the company association. amount of time to study the mate• CAPITAL FUNDING PROGRAMS, OTHERS or look it up on the BBB Web site 24 continues to deduct money fromthei r hours a day. rial. I asked fof my money back and bank account without their permission In 2007, and so far in 2008, BBBs Q. Are you aware of a never heard another word from them," and does not refund money as prom• across the U.S. have received hundreds "We know the economy's tough." The question concerning whether Sanders said. ised.. of complaints from small business own• BBB works to make sure problems don't condos, co-ops, etc., are ^ would highly recommend they stay ers who were burned by online offers to become worse, Burns said. subject to the Michigan business tax classifying the assessments as "gross receipts," and whether it HOMES SOLD requires the association to pay taxes on it? Do you have any information? 30671 Mason Ct $165,000 Stoskopf takes helm for BIA, AAMThes e are the Observer & 20349 Oporto Ave $280,000 Eccentric-area residential 16628 Quakertown Ln $175,000 A. The question is up in On April 9, Building Industry been spent in the Plant Administrators, Construction real-estate closings record• 3422B Richland St $115,000 the air, and preliminary ed the week of Jan. 2-4, 18319 University ParkDr discussions with the state Association of Southeastern Michigan construction indus• Owners of America Association, $93,000 (BIA) and Apartment Association of try, most recently National Association of Industrial 2008, at the Wayne County Milford have suggested that it Michigan (AAM) welcomed Michael with Granger and Office Properties and the Lean Register of Deeds office, 864 Annie Lang Dr $172,000 may be wrong in regard C. Stoskopf as their new executive Construction in Construction Institute. plus some from Oakland Northviile to assessing co-ops. As to vice president. He was selected by Lansing, Mich. "My career has taken me to six County. Listed below are 17540 Maple Hill Dr $318,000 condos, to the extent that a search committee responsible for ^«9^H "Beyond the friend- different states where I've been both cities, addresses and sales 20121 Silver Spring Or $108,000 they were incorporated identifying only the seventh execu• a renter and a homeowner. I've also prices. 16322 Westminister Or under the 1982 Nonprofit ships and profes- $345,000 Canton tive officer in BIAs 80-year history. KStoskopf sional relationships seen firsthand how different locales Novi Corporation Act, there may 6861 Bunkerhill Ln 5160,000 The position had been filled by Irvin I developed across have redefined themselves as the 45920 Ashford Cir $525,000 be no wording exempting 43759 Cranford Ave S183,00O H. Yackness fromJul y 1951 until his Michigan while at result of economic downturns. I'm 25016 Avon Ct $300,000 them from application to 45426 Embassy Ct $175,000 counting on these perspectives to 47625 Cheltenham Dr $140,000 the tax. The state has been death in July 2007. Granger, I have also gained a much 2038 Preserve Cir W 5188,000 help me in guiding our Associations' 24972 Hadlock Dr $762,000 "In Michael we have found a deeper appreciation for the profes• 2589 River Woods Or N asked to issue an opinion 25766 Laramie Dr $395,000 membership toward better times," he $309,000 on this. You are advised dynamic leader to guide our members sionalism, skill and quality that 41046 Malott $196,000 said. 3425 Riverside Dr $210,000 and this industry toward a positive Michigan's construction industry 42185 Park Ridge Rd $187,000 to consult and contact 2191 Woodmont Dr W $192,000 future," said Peter Burton, Burton- — both residential and commercial Stoskopf currently lives in the 25652 Portico Ln $210,000 your legislators to make Farmington — offers its-clients," he said. "The. Lansing area with his wife of 22 24982 SamosetCt $545,000 sure that condominiums Katzman Development, BIA past 31831 Grand River Ave $33,000 27147 Victoria Rd $85,000 president and search committee most exciting aspect of my new role years, Wendi, and their two children, Farmington'Hills and co-ops are exempt 27231 Victoria Rd $85,000 member. "He has the clear vision, is having the opportunity to lead ages 14 and 16. When he is not work• 37985 BaywoodDr $264,000 from having to pay any 49650 W Nine Mile Rd $115,000 an experienced staff and engaged ing he enjoys time with his family, 31861 Belmont St $185,000 Michigan business tax. compelling energy and extensive 45797 Willingbam Dr $415,000 travel and sports. "I love to play hock• 30702 Club House Ln $213,000 experience that will help us face the membership focused on proactively Plymouth ey, basketball and golf and I am a 27598 E Echo Vly $75,000 challenges of economic recovery and addressing the economic challenges 413 Ann St $375,000 Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer 38652 Evonshire $149,000 lifelong fan of Detroit's sports teams." 415 Arthur St $475,000 and the author of Condominium growth. We arc fortunate to have him and exciting trends that will reinvent 36(14 Hardenburg Rd $328,000 252 Blanche St $170,000 onboard." the home-building and the light com• "BIA and AAM have a legacy of 31679 NMarklawn St $159,000 Operation: Getting Started & "As a Michigan native," said mercial marketplace for the better." doing many great things for their 32600 Rockridge Ln $915,000 47911 Brewster Ct $300,000 Staying on the Right Track, Stoskopf "I have a strong sense of Prior to joining Granger's manage• members and the industry they 27990 W11 Mile Rd $170,000 9097 Cobblestone Cir second edition, it is available pride in our state and everything it ment team in 2004, he held various serve," he said. "I look forwardt o 21245 Waldron St $235,000 $365,000 for $9.95 plus $1 shipping and 28381 WildwQOdTri $270,000 40647 CrabtreeLn $209,000 handling. He also wrote Condo has to offer. While the challenges we positions with the Lockheed Martin working with the Association Board, 432 N Evergreen St $200,000 Garden City Living: A Survival'Guide to face are taking their toll, residential Corp., the MITRE Corp. and the U.S. Executive Committee and staff to Redford 31235 Barton St $75,000 establish and communicate the 19980 Norborne $59,000 Buying, Owning and Selling a construction and remodeling are a Air Force. He earned a B.S. in applied 30276 Elmwood St $162,000 vision and strategies that will benefit 19905 Seminole $125,000 Condominium, available for vital engine for leading Michigan's mathematics fromMichiga n State 29149 James St $99,000 our membership and their customers 11335 Woodbine $93,000 $24.95 plus $5 shipping and economic recovery. BIA members will University in 1985. Stoskopf origi• 33746 Marquette St $158,000 South Lyon handling. For more information, be at the heart of this recovery." nally hails fromSt . Clair Shores. for years to come. As one staff mem• Livonia 435 Amelia Cir $418,000 call (248) 644-4433 or visit Stoskopf has more than 22 years While at Granger, he was ber aptly summed it up, "We're help• 9834 Brookfield St $140,000 529 Whipple St . $88,000 bmeisner@mersner-as$ociates. of business management, business involved with the Grand Rapids ing people make their dreams come 30418 ElmiraSt $107,000 true!'" he added. "Who wouldn't want 32835 Fargo St $45,000 Westland com. This column shouldn't be development and marketing expe• Chamber of Commerce, MichBio, to be part of that?" 11318 HiilcrestSt $75,000 1751 Ackiey Ave $108,000 construed as legal advice. rience. The past seven years have Michigan Association of Physical 35940 Jamison St $155,000 Thinking Real Estate? Think TODAY. 888.21. HOMES 6 Offices, 400 Agents Century21Today.com 62 (*> Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 24.2008 www.hometownlife.com COLDIUeLL %OLU /o/w 17s For Am.. 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Walkout bsmt. $124,900.(989] 785-2818 UIIWV ianch, latest updates, Totally remodeled inside & 248-437-0162 for details. root, gutters, furnace, cen• out 3 bdrm down'w/ 1.5 4 easy ways (0 p/ace your ad: tral a/c, windows, doors, bath & 2 bdrm up w/1 Mobile Homes : Acreage/Vacant ^ j) PHONE 1 1-800-579-SELL (7355) driveway, patio. Cosmetic bath. Newer furnace, elec• FAX. 734-953-2232 updates needed. 9119 trical, appliances, windows, siding & flooring. Reduced! . $ CASH $ NORTHVILLE TWP. Gillman. $139,000. ONLINE...... www./7ometown//fe.com $274,500. 248-656-3465 Paying Cash fiv Uwner" 734-261-7485 Seventeen (17) 1/2 acre+ res• EMAIL.. [email protected] UP TO $20,000 CASH idential lots. Highest elevation N.W. LIVONIA - Completely For Mobile Homes. In Wayne County, overlooks GORGEOUS BRICK updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath brick Manufactured Homes ^) Stonewater. Paved, all utilities. 888-872-8147 Deadlines: COLONIAL ranch, part finished bsmt, 2 (248) 489-5997 Sunday edition 5 p.m. Friday 4 Bdrm, 3.5 baths, first floor car attached, 1250 sq.ft. master, 2700 sq. ft. Finished $198,000. 248-202-1798 Commercial/Retail For Thursday edition.... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday bsmt. with additional 1400 Sale Cemetery Lots sq. ft. Almost 3/4 acre on CANTON cul-de-sac. Granite counter LIVONIA-GLEN EDEN Offices and Hours; DISCOUNTS ON Busy Michigan Ave. corridor Garden tops, hardwood floors. 800 of Gethsemane, section 1310. Eccentric office ...... 805 E. Maple, Birmingham in Canton. New 5100 sq. ft. sq. ft. deck, and much more. PLYMOUTH REPOSSESSED with one tenant. 4.5 acre site graves 1-2-3 &4 available. All. Observer off ice 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia $385,000. (248) 762-5727 Two bdrm, 1 bath, 800 sq. ft., HOMES! EASY has room for another 15,000 four $4000. or two for Hours 8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday larger unit. New carpet, paint. FINANCING sq. ft. building. $1,400,000. $2200. (763) 682-6148 Appliances incl. Carport, pool, #2615853 POLICY : Cily ^ walk to strop, $68,000. AVAILABLE BELA SiPOS Commercial 'Industrial/ All advertising published in the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers is subject to the conditions stated In By Appt. 734-459-7547 W the applicable rate card. {Copies are available from the advertising department, Observer and Eccentric BLOOMFIELD HILLS 734-669-5813,734-747-7888 Retail For Sale (734)454-4660 Reinhart Commercial Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 (734) 591-0900. The Observer and Eccentric $55,000 Reduction! FANTASTIC PRICE PLYMOUTH - 1 bdrm, 1 bath LIVONIA Newspapers reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Observer and Eccentric Newspaper 121 Denbar, S. off Long in"" 3 Bdrm's, Library or Den, 2nd floor, 688 sq. ft. Lovely, 3 Custom Office Sites 150 to sales representatives have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an advertisement Lake on Barden, E on updated Kitchen, Garage, only quiet complex 1 mile from 14,000 sq. ft. Schoolcraft at shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser's order. When more than one insertion of the same Denbar. 3 bdrm ranch NORTHVILLE CROSSING advertisement Is ordered, no credit will be given unless notice of typographical or other errors are given $89,900. downtown. Updated kitchen & Wayne DR Middlebelt N/1-96 in time for correction before the second insertion. Mot responsible for omissions. Publisher's Notice: All priced way below appraised Century 21 Casteiii bath, attached garage & bal• Do you have $2500.00? If Howell - Lake Chemung OF! Farmington. N. of 6 Mile. real estate advertising in this newspaper Is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 196B which states value. Motivated seller! 734-525-7900 cony. Heat, C/A & water incl in so...you couid own your Resort - Close to Everywhere www.tonch.com. that it is Illegal to advertise "any preference limitation, or discrimination''. This newspaper will not Bring all offers! $439,000. association fees, $98,000. home in a beautiful knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby 734-522-1200 Pete Kirsh: 248-321-7330 Call: (734) 416-9564 community with country Club furnished park model, screen informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity Keller Williams Realty room, Ig deck, beautiful beach, basis. (FR Doc, 724983 3-31-72) Classified ads may be placed according to the deadlines. Advertisers are amenities for as little as 30500 Northwester Hwy responsible for reading their ad(s) the first time it appears and reporting any errors Immediately. The When seeking $700/mo. Immediate more! 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Call: Kubek's cial needs &/or elderly loved Discount for seniors. 1-800-579-SELL 248-596-2177 Carpentry: 248-545-2882 one. Jan or Jill 313-205-9074 Call: (734) 728-6075 248-474-941B C4 .(*> Observer S Eccentric | Ttiyrsday, April 24, Z008 REAL ESTATE BRIEFS www.hometownlife.com Appraising and Sales stagedhomes.com for map and will discuss "What's New in • Apartment Association of Standard and how they will Headquarters, 30375 Century 21 Today offers addresses. Admission is free. Michigan Construction Lien Michigan's (AAM) Property impact Michigan. Speakers Northwestern Highway, Suite career seminars Tuesday or Law and Lien Procedures." Management Council (PMC) are Dominick Tringali, AIA, 100, in Farmington Hills. Saturday noon to 1 p.m. at Registration fees are $75 for will sponsor a seminar on NCARB, of Dominick Tringali Chris Pratt of Wake-Pratt 28544 Orchard Lake Road, Mold in Homes BIA members and $125 for "Before The Bedbug Bites" Architects Inc. and Arn .Construction will instruct Farmington Hills. Contact "Mold in Homes, Defensive guests. For registration infor• on Thursday, May 1, from Mclntyre of Mclntyre Builders on Water Efficiency using Steve Leibhan at (248) 855- Briefing" presented by Matt mation, call (248) 862-1003. 9-11 a.m. at Association Inc. Fees are $15 for BIA or materials and methods that 2000, Ext. 238. Bezanson, a professional home • Apartment Association of Headquarters in Farmington Apartment Association of result in Green Built™ cer• inspector, will cover how to Michigan's (AAM) Property- Hills. Bob England and Steve Michigan members and $45 tification. Building Green separate fact from hype, how Management Council (PMC) Hodges of Eradico will present for guests. For registration offers a change from selling Parade of Staged Homes to protect yourself from liabil• will sponsor a "Leasing 101: basic biology, how the problem information, call (248) 862- cost per square foot to making The second annual Parade ity. It is sponsored by the Real The 2008 Tour" seminar on develops and is spread, and 1033. *an environmental statement. of Staged Homes Event will Estate Investors of Oakland Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m. proper control measures. Fees • Building Industry Training is free for BIA mem• be held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, to noon at AAM headquarters, are $15 per person for PMC, Association of Southeastern bers. Advance registration May 4. Proceeds of the event May 8, at MSU Management 30375 Northwestern Highway, AAM and Building Industry Michigan (BIA) will present is required. For registration benefit Ronald McDonald Education Center, 811W. Suite 100, in Farmington Association members, $45 for "The ABCs of Collection" on information, call (248) 862- House of Detroit. Its purpose Square Lake Road, Troy. Hills. Led by Kathleen Mabie guests. For registration infor• Tuesday, May 13, from 8:30- 1033. is to showcase exceptional Seminar free to members, $20 of Success on Site, the seminar mation, call (248) 862-1033. 10:30 a.m. at Association • Building Industry houses and the Realtors who guests. Call (800) 747 6742 or will cover competitive analysis • Building Industry Headquarters, 30375 Association of Southeastern understand how to use home visit www.REIAofOakland. of what is being sold, setting Association of Southeastern Northwestern Highway, in Michigan's (BIA) Sales & staging as a marketing tool, com. up the close, telephone tech• Michigan (BIA) will pres• Farmington Hills. Marketing Council (SMC) as well as provide an oppor• niques, Internet and e-mail ent "Recovery By Design" on The seminar will be pre• will host the ninth annual tunity for the public to meet BIA and meet-greet information. Wednesday, May 7, from 8:30- sented by Ron Rich of Ronald Sales & Marketing (SAM) Accredited Home Staging • Building Industry The seminar is valuable for 11 a.m. at Emagine Theater, B. Rich & Associates. Topics Awards'on Wednesday, May Professionals that are helping Association of Southeastern newly hired leasing personnel 44425 W. 12 Mile, Novi include: proper format for 14, from 6-9:30 p.m. at The to market and ultimately sell Michigan (BIA) will spon• as well as seasoned ones. (Fountain Walk, Novi Road & creating credit applications; Community House, 380 S. houses quickly in the Detroit sor a lien law seminar on Registration fees are $69 1-96). collections process; making Bates St. in Birmingham. The metro area. Those who are Wednesday, April 30, from for PMC members, $79 for The presentation will cover the phone call; when to initi• SMC will recognize outstand• interested in finding a quality 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at AAM or Building Industry what people can do as an ate liens and when to go to ing achievement in sales and home or learning about the BIA headquarters, 30375 Association of Southeastern industry to overcome the chal• arbitration or court. Fees, marketing efforts throughout staging process to sell their Northwestern Highway, Suite Michigan members and $99 lenges of Michigan's economy. including a continental break• Southeastern Michigan. The properties are encouraged to 100, in Farmington Hills. for guests. For registration Topics include how to build fast, are $10 for BIA or AAM Million Dollar Circle awards attend. Houses can be located Marly Burnstein, of the Law information, call (248) 862- a partnership with a design members and $25 for guests. will also be presented. A por• by going to www.paradeof- Offices of Marty Burnstein, 1033. professional to create distinc• For registration information, tion of each ticket sold will tive neighborhoods; call (248) 862-1033. benefit Habitat for Humanity. how to give buyers • Building Industry Fees are $55 for BIA or a reason to move Association of Southeastern Apartment Association of and minimize risk Michigan (BIA) presents Michigan members, nonmem- for builders; and an Green Built™ Training on bers and guests. For registra• overview of National Wednesday, May 14, from tion information, call (248) Green Building 9-10:30 a.m. at Association 862-1033. 1 «t M «U. IMIUIIBMIIMIJI Designated as a "Cool City" by the State of Michigan, Dearborn gives the feeling of a small town with all of the amenities of "big city" living within its 24.5 square miles. Dearborn has been named a "Tree City USA" for 19 consecutive^years. Look Here First! • Ideal central location Prin^y Retilttwft • Buddn^&li^^^ typmeor Hunting Property • Superior City services • Excellent housing values • Attractive neighborhoods An Active Community - 5f A up • Safe place to live Retirement, Year round liv Vacation Home or Summer 1 • Friendly community spirit • Great Location * Good 111 • Innovative school programs * Wonderful A ineni'tii • Looking for a home? Put Dearborn at the top of yi visit WelcomeHomeDe FARMINGTON HILLS $269,900 Fabulous Brick Home, 2 Stry Fyr & GR W/Frplc. 1st Fir 4 8r, 2-1/2 Bath brick colonial. Spac kit-nook {appls Priced to Sell! Gas Fp, FF Mstr, 2 Car Tandem Gar, Priv Motivated Seller! Sep Ent SBeautifu! Stone. 8smt w/ long Time Pampered Family Home! Updates Include Sprawling Brick 4 BR 2 BA Ranchw/ian y Updates! Mas St W/ WlC,2nd Fir Mas W/Bfl. Kit W/ Granite, Nook incl). Open FR w/ FP. Master w/ WIC. Finished bsmt. Patio, Alarm, Easy Highway Access, Pool & Maint in Sep Lndry Hookups, 1 Furn & HWH, 2 Elect Boxes &1Kit , Windows, Roof, Fum & JVC. Bright LR 8 Bsmt. Maple Kn Cabs, Gran, Cer Firs, SS,le w Wndws, Crpt, & Sitting Area. Hewer Carpet T/0. Must See! New roof (stripped). Extensive paver patio. Cmplx. Seller to Pay $2,000 Closing Fees. Car Gar w/Added Parking. Great Investment or Home! Fenced Backyard, 2 Car Garage & All Appliances Stay!Fu m & A/C, tirdwd & Lg Deck w/BuIin Jacuzzi. MLS# 28043615 734-453-6800 MLS# 28059289 734-453-6800 MLS# 28054824 243-347-3050 MLS# 28055632 248-347-3050 MLS# 28060172 248-347-3050 MLS# 28060768 248-347-3050 LIVONIA $265,0001 LIVONIA $155,000 LYONS $500,000 $210,000 B LIVONIA $169,900 B LIVONIA Priv Lot on Cul-de-sac! New Vinyl Wndws, Furn, C/A, Move Right In! 3 BR 2 BA Ranch w/Sunken Fp in FR, Meticulous, updated delightful brick ranch!.Great Estate Sale! Many Updates! Fresh Paint, flew Cpt, C/A, Ranch m Courttr Backs to Woods! 1.51 Acres, Unfin HWH, Cer Firs, Florida Rm. Wd Urn Fir in FR. updated Gas Grili. Patio & WICs. Rn Bsmt w/Extra Living Space kitchen. Bsmt w/3 fin. rms. Prime location, quiet Fum. Roof, BAs, Kit&Viuyl Wndws. Sidewalks, Fenced Daylight LL Ope Kit w/Gran, Bonus Rm Over 3 Car Kit w/Lt Oak Cabs, Rn Bsmt w/Rec Rm & .5.BA, & Bar. Close to Shopping Schools & Freeways. street Pnde of Ownership! Tons of updates!! Yd. Deck &2 Car Det Gar. PFin Bsmt Imm Occ! Gar & Jacuzzi inflstr. Maint Free, Hwd & More! MLS# 28054382 248-347-3050 MLSS 28053811 248-347-3050 MLS#28049417 248-642-2400 MLS# 28053263 248-347-3050 MLS# 28056728 248-347-3050 NORTHVILLE $375,000 B NORTHVILLE $319,9001 NOVI $475,000 1+acre Cul-de-sac Back Trees. Lg Updtd Kit Open To Fantastic Lk Frt! Dryvitt Ext w/Stone, Grmt Kit w/Nook, Fabulous 5 bd colonial on tranquil wooded lot in 9ft. Ceilings,2nd Stry Lndry Rm,3 Car Garage & Semi- 4 BR 2.5 BA Pottery Barn Colonial! Cut-de-sac 8 Priv Cul-de-sac Backing to Woods! Cust Built Brick Fr W/Fp, Lr & Dr Mstr Ste W/ Mstr Ba. Cedar Deck, 4 Hearth Rm w/2 Way Fp, Marble Firs, 2 Stry Foyer & GR highly desirable Woodside village sublMust seelPrivt prvt LoLKit w/42" Cherry Cabinets,hrwd Firing, Cntr Updates Galore! Clg Fans, Cust BuilHns, Remod Kit, Cape Cod. Updated Kit w/Gran & SS. Built-lns in Car AttGrgw/ Workshop. Newer Wndws w/Bridge. Rn WO w/Bar&BA w/Steam Shwr com., mins from x-ways & shops lsland,granite Cntrs,dble Oven & Brkfst Nook Alum & Vinyl Trim, etc. New Paint, Hwd & PFin LL Study, J&J BA, Rn LL w/Rec fim.8. BA. 3.5 Car Gar. MLS#28058692 734-453-6800 MLS#28059132 248-347-3050 734-453-6800 MLS# 28055008 Marianne Prakop 248-347-3050 MLS* 28058438 248-347-3050 MLSJJ 28050387 248-347-3050 $439,000 B NOVI $349,000 fl NOVI $340,000 fl NOVI Prestine Plus! Priv Cul-de-sac, 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Bth, Colonial Wooded 1/2 Acre Lot Updts Kit, BA's, Den Best Value on Nearly 1 Acre Lot Treed tor Year RoundAMAZIN G Floor Plan! NEW GOURMET KITCHEN w/ Great 1st Home on Deep Lot w/Tumaround Drive! Desirable 3 BR ranch condo w/ great floor plan. GR w/ Dramatic I Stry w/Frpte, Gourmet Kitct! wrEranite & Fr W/rrat Fp & HwFIrs, Mbr w/Loads Of Closet Space, Privacy! 4 Bedroom, 2,5 Bath, Format tfv/Ofn Room, Coftan Counters, Ceramic Bactcspfesh. Over 2000 Sq Updated Kit, Hwd, in LR A FR, Fin Bsmt w/Rec Rm. vaulted certwg & formal dmma, area. Home office. Cherry Cabs, 4 Season Sunroom, 3 Car Gar * More! Lrg Living Areas, Anderson wndw &drwall. Fp, Kitct] w/Center Island & Open to Fam Room. Ft, insta Heat Hot Water Tank & Much, Much mare. New Wndws, Paint, Ext Drs, BAs, C/A, Fum & Shingles. Leaded glass front door & more. MLS#28058019 248-347-3050 MLS#28041342 734-453-6 MLSS 28058199 248-347-3050 F28044741 MLS#28044741 248-360-1425 248-347-3050 MLS# 28040746 734453-6800 REDF0RI SHU 900 B REDFORD Mint Condition 3 Bedroom Colonial! Upgrades t/o Perfect 3 Br, 2 Ba Ranch On 3 Lots! Feat Updtd Kit, H/Foreclosure ! Great value no serious damage needs Stately New Const! Imm Occ & Lk View. Brazilian Not a Dnve By! Updates Galore Boasts this 4 Bdrm Beautiful & totally updated 3 br colonial. Gorgeous Including Hwd, Windows, Furnace, HWH, C/A, Rf & W Floors, Newer Furnace, Windows & Root. Fin, cleaning! 4 bedrooms, 2% baths, attached garage, Cherry & Marble Firs, Cust Kit & Gran l/o. BAs in EveryBeauty , Gourmet Kited, Dining Rm w/Doorwall to remod kit & nook w/ oak cbnts. Updated baths. Huge Siding, Nice Area, Good Schools, Convenient Location. Basement Awesome Yard W Deck. basement Some upgrades. Very private rear yard! BR, Fin Bsmt, Fin 3,5 Car Gar, Tankless HWH. Deck, Pwdr Rm w/Granite, Fin LL 2.5 Car Gar & More! master. Quiet interior lot Shows like a model. MLSfr 2B056G75 24B-347-3050 MLS* 28045004 734-453-6800 MLS# 28058166 734-453-6800 MLS#28059183 248-347-3050 MLSK28059155 248-347-3050 MLSS 28058764 734-453-6800 www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric |. Thursday, April 24,2008 (*) (J5 Apartments/ Condos/Townnouses Homes For Rent Unfurnished Unfurnished LIVONIA. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, DEARBORN HEIGHTS Plymouth ^ \ PUZZLE CORNER Westland hardwood thru-out. 1st month Updated 3 bdrm brick ranch, Princeton Court Apts. $99 Sec. Deposit!* $500, $895/mo. 734-422- garage. $875/mo. No pets $300 SECURITY DEP* 1 Bedrooms - $435 4372 or 734-306-3360 Agent 313-712-6453 1 bdrm private entry/patio Separate Entrances GARDEN CITY - 3 bdrm on •I Challenging fun forAJJL ages washer/dryer hook-ups Centra! air/heat PLYMOUTH - 2 bdrm, 1.5 Inkster Rd. Screened porch. Dogs welcome! 313-937-3319 EHO bath, immediate occupancy, '* . '* * * » * *\» i" 1* L * * * * . B .* . * • • * No pets. $750/mo. Security Single story, attic storage *Some restrictions apply walk downtown, all appliances. required. 734-513-6183 immediate occupancy. $1000/mo. (248) 705-2355 ^"1< " . _ . Phone 734-459-6640 EHO GARDEN CITY Apartments/ WESTLAND - 1 & 2 bdrm, 2 PLYMOUTH 2 bdrm,. 2 bath 3 bedroom "some restrictions apply Unfurnished baths, Washer/Dryer, Private condo. All appliances, garage, brick ranch, fenced yard, Entrance & Balcony. bsmt., no smoking/ no pets. garage, bsmt, no pets. $850/mo + sec. 248-661-9062 CROSSWORD POZZLER BIRMINGHAM PLYMOUTH - Nice 1 BDRM (734) 459-1711 EHO $1000/mo. (734) 455-1487 One stop shopping for the upper, $635/mc. incl. heat & GARDEN CITY - WESTLAND -1 bdrm carriage Remodeled 3 area's finest rentals. We water. Lg. 2 BDRM lower A/C, ACROSS 39 Sweet wine house. Newly remodeled. Quiet bdrm bungalow, garage, fin proudly offer a unique vari• kitchen, dishwasher, washer/ 40 Loophole neighborhood. Water incl. C/A, bsmt, C/A, option, bad credit ety of studio, one, and two dryer. Pets OK. Reduced! Ok. 1 Souffle 41 Mall of Answer to Previous Puzzle lg. yard, convient location. $850, (248) 788-1823 bedroom apartments and $895. Michael: 734-416-1395 ingredient America's st. $550/mo. 734-721-1959 ROCHESTER - 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 townhomes throughout 4 Harsh calls 42 Fictional gov• PLYMOUTH bath, kitchen with eat-in area, Birmingham from $675/mo. WESTLAND CARPI APTS. 8 Humerus neigh• erness sums 1 Bdrm., bath, laundry facili• washer, dryer, heat & water HOMES msm mmmm OPEN HOUSE We Stand out in The Crowd bor 44 Keen ties. Porches/Patios, air, large incl. $995/mo. 248-656-3465 FRI.-SAT.-SUN. 2 MONTHS FREE RENT HHE3 ESDIIS HHHD closets, disposal, basement FOR RENT 12 Scratch or dent 47 Hprses' gear NOON to 5 PM WESTLAND - 2 BEDROOM 13 Territory 51 creek D0GDL1 DS00 00 1794 Grant storage. Gas and Water includ• California Style Apts. Completely remodeled, close 14 Fastened 52 Fat cat's friend QUEUE!! (west of Woodward, ed! Immediate Occupancy! • 1 Bedroom Located In Canton to schools, $650/mo. plus south off Lincoln) Move in special!!! $595 • Water included 15 Capitalize on 53 Fiesta shouts [Id KH10S0D HE3ED (248) 736-1635 248-637-9800 «Cathedral ceilings security dep. 248-892-0262 Starting at S699/mo 16 Potato style 54 Chair part HQ0Q0 0HH0 www.BGcommunities.com • Balconies 18 Burger accom• 55 Garment flaw PLYMOUTH WESTLAND-Nor Wayne -Tax Beautiful 1 bdrm. • Carport paniment 56 Goddess 0HS0 0Q0SS apt., walking distance to refund special! 3 bdrm, $625 BIRMINGHAM • Fully, carpeted Sharp 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath 20 Quick look of victory downtown, washer & dryer &.also 1 bdrm apt $425. Sec. homes from 924 sq.ft. 21 Wind dir. 57 Agent's take Studios, 1,243 Bedrooms avail, plenty of storage, $630/ • Vertical blinds 8 OK. 248-939-1491 (Alex) or nan aramnBo 00 22 Lettuce variety Furnished apartments avail. mo. includes part util. 248- • Great location to mails 734-578-0669 (Rosey) Appliances included 0SSQ00 0QHL1 Gorgeous new kitchens and 767-0089. • Livonia school system Pets welcome 23 Machu Pipchu DOWN (734) 261-5410 baths. Available in town founder IMS QH9MI C3QEIH0 Call Sandy at 27 Fiddle idly 1 Ostrich kin Birmingham at the Plymouth LUE30E] QQ00 OEJH WESTLAND 29 Very long time 2 Nasty cut 555 Building. 2007 FOREST LANE APTS. Sun Homes 30 Blacktopped 3 — spoon diner 9-18 © United Feature Syndicate, Inc. Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 Rent Starting DEARBORN - 2 bdrm upper Make sure to mention this mmum SHOE LIBS flat, walk in closet, appliances 888-264-5842 31 Ozarks st. 4 Packing crate ad for limited time offer! 32 Unusual 5 Equator seg• 10 Society col• 22 Food fish . Farmington Hills At $599 incl, $565/mo, water incl. wmacademywestpoMcom 2 bdrms - $575 MAPLE RIDGE 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt's. 4759 Middlesex 810-394-2294 33 Beat the field ment umn word 24 Carson City Super Special! Heat & Water included. 'Offer expires 4/30/08 34 Cajun st. 6 Spear or club 11 Build on to loc. Plymouth Manor 734-722-5155 Call for details 35 Shoals 7 Auctions 17 — Mans auto 25 Honeycomb Spacious 1 bdrm. C/A. Plymouth House Homes For Rent 37 With, to Fritz 8 Visionary race unit 23078 Mid rile he It 734-455-3880 INKSTER - Remodeled 3 bdrm 38 Shade tree 9 Gloss target 19 Elec. unit 26 Bede of fiction 248-473-5180 WESTLAND brick.ranch, utility rm, 2 car, 27 Swimming- wvi/w.yorkcoirrmunjtjes.com 2 9 10 11 Hickory Woods Apts. Canton immed occup, option, bad pool cover credit ok. $700,248-788-1823 1 3 FARMINGTON HILLS "$224 ** GREAT DEAL!!! 28 Sandwich PLYMOUTH-SHELDON PARK 12 cookie ANNGIE APTS. MOVES YOU IN ! WE INKSTER 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms. 'LL PAY TO MOVE FEE garage, partciaily finished 29 Newspaper NO APPLICATION -Carport. Pool. (for qualified applicants) YOUR HOME 15 bsmt, new roof & windows & 1 execs FREE HEAT! 1 bedroom From $565-$665 1 Bdrm. - $550 paint. $700/mo. + sec. dep. 30 Cherry seed $505. 9 Mile/ Middlebelt '50% off 1st 3 Months'/w/ 2 Bdrm. - $650 Relocate your home to 18 i 1428 Helen. 313-475-0542 32 More 248-478-7489 $100 sec. dep.W/good credit! FREE CAS AND WATER our community and we frequently Call: (734) 453-8811 will pay you LIVONIA - (734) 729-6520 18301 Deering, 3 33 Intelligence FARMINGTON KILLS $7,000 for a bdrm, fenced yard, garage w/ REDFORD 36 Sound of hesi• FREEDOM VILLAGE APTS. Spacious 2 bdrm. single section home. sunroom, applainces incl, CALL FOR SPECIALS! apt., nice neighborhood, rea• $10,000 for a tation v $945 +sec. (248) 259-1556 Luxury 1 & 2 bdrm. Laundry sonable. $550/mo plus utili• 'Westland Park Apts. multi section home 37 Granola kin in unit. Water & carport incl. ties. (313) 534-0600 (8:30-5) In addition we will give LIVONIA - I-275 & 6 Mile 38 Swallow up 2 bdrm/3rd floor/newer carpet HOLY COW! you $299 site rent for 7 Manicured sub. 3 bdrm., 2 1/2 40 Mr. Welles 'REDFORD Studio apt, very years. $565-690/mo, 586-254-9511 bath, bsmt, garage, jacuza, 41 Cellist Yo-Yo clean. Stove, refrigerator.laurt- New •Clubhouse patio. $1,850. 734-462-2466 FARMINGTON HILLS dry avail, $375/mo. plus utili• •Playgrounds 43 Quaker pro• ties. (313) 534-0600 (8:30-5) LIVONIA Park location, clean, Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms, updat• Reduced noun 3 bdrm., 1.5 bath Ranch. ed kitchens, walk in closet, ROCHESTER KILLS COLLEGE PARK 44 To be, blinds and carport incl. 1,170 sq. ft., bsmt. & garage. 1 & 2 bdrm, water & heat Rate to Caesar . Starting at$610/mo. ESTATES $1,175 Mo. 734-453-1619 included. Starting at $560. 45 Dueler's sword Call: (248) 763-4729 47 48 49 Available now! 248-444-9297 2-Bdrm. 51074 MottRd. NORTHVILLE LAKEFRONT 46 Go postal FARMINGTON MANOR APTS. Canton, Mi 48188 2 Bdrm, 3.5 bath, stainless 47 Sweltering ROYAL OAK - $550-$758 52 Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, $565 www.4coilegepark.com steel appl., 2 car. $2300/mo. 48 Citrus cooler Spring move-in special! Beau• carport, starting at $475. 888-284-9760 0 & H Prop. 248-888-9133 49 Narrow inlet tiful loft & 1 bdrm available PLUS FIRST 55 248-888-0868 now. Heat incl. Great location MONTH FREE Some conditions apply REDFORD (S.) Completely 50 Cartoon shriek FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS near x-ways. 917-299-9446 remodeled 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Spec. $200 Sec. Dep. Exp. 4/30/08 c/a, w/fenced yd. $850/mo. 1 & 2 bedroom, C/A and pool, WAYNE & WESTLAND - Mice heat included. New resident only 313-319-7266 and clean, new carpet 1 and 2 (248) 478-8722 with credit bdrms from $350-$550/mo. REDFORD - 19400 Garfield, Grand River & Beech. 3 bdrm FIVE, FIVE, FIVE $200 Sec Dep. (734) 722-9487 Indues heat,, air & Canton Brick Bungalow, Bsmt, 2 Car 1, dishwasher. No Pets HOMES FOR RENT Studios, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Garage, $850. (248) 476-6498 SUDOKU STARTING AT Furnished apartments avail. Westland EHO $679 Per Month Fun By The Gorgeous new kitchens Hawthorne Club Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 12-4 and baths. Available in town $299 Security Deposit 6 3 5 7 Numbers Birmingham at Apartments 3 bdrm, 2 bath the 555 Building. (734) 729-6636 PETS WELCOME Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 Special Rates 888-264-4080 7 4 9 5 6 Like puzzles? SUN HOMES GARDEN CITY On Select Then you'll love COLLEGE PARK ESTATES sudoku. This 2 bdrm, clean, quiet remod- Apartments Westland 1 2 eld. Heat & water included. With Move In VENOY PINES APTS. 51074 MottRd. mind-bending 248-474-3005 (Between Geddes & Mich By 5/1/08... Rent Starting Ave. off Ridge Road). 9 5 8 4 puzzie will have GARDEN CITY www.4coiiegepark.com you hooked from Lg.One-two bdrm.Starting at 1 Bdrms from $499 at $599 *(Exp. 4-30-08) REDFORD - the moment you $535. 734-464-3847 or 734- 2 Bdrms from $599 Rent with option. 3 bdrm, 4 5 1 9 6 3 513-4965, • 1 & 2 bedroom apts. fenced yard witti pool & square off, so with fireplace. garage. Great neighbor• sharpen your GARDEN CITY Very nice 1 Free Heat & Water! (734) 261-7394 CANTON/PLYMOUTH 3 bed• hood, avail 5/1, $775/mo. 9 bedroom avail, $500. 1 mo; room brick ranch, finished (313) 443-0676 pencil and put Free! 31075 Krauter. Call For Details! www.yorkcom munities.com basement, family room, fire• your sudoku (313)384-6029 place, central air. $1300/mo. + 1 2 9 5 6 7 savvy to the test! (866) 262-3697 Apartments/ jfK security. 248-437-3424 REDFORD TWP 3 Bdrms, LINCOLN PARK Merriman Rd. Btwn Furnished W bath, garage. $900/month. Ann Arbor Tr. & CLAWSON - Brick, spotless 3 Deluxe 1 & 2 bedrooms. 313-345-9950 3 8 1 4 9 Warren Rd. FARMINGTON HILLS - bdrm, bsmt, 2 car garage, Low Rent. Quiet, private Park www.cmiproperties.net fenced yard, near park, ROMULUS - 4 bdrm brick, fin balcony's, storage, laundry, Motel. Furnished rooms, effi• ciency & apts from $150/week. $1150/mo. (248) 642-0838 bsmt, 2 car gar, fireplace, fam• ceiling fans w/ lights & 7 8 1 No deposit. 248-474-1324 ily room, C/A, option, bad blinds. 313-386-6720 CLAWSON 3 Bdrms. Newer credit ok, $850.248-788-1823 Level: Beginner Westland EHO Home. Fenced. Finished NORTHVILLE SOUTHFIELO HUNTINGTON Condos/Towrmouses ^) Basement. All Appliances. 15635 W. 13 Here's How It Works: Free Flat Screen TV! ON THE HILL Immediate Occupancy. mile. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine hardwood floors, Birmingham The area's most unique $1,100 Lease. Chris K. 734- BIRMINGHAM - DOWNTOWN schools, washer, dryer. 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each apartments from only $699. 634-7056 Townhouse. - 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 $945/mo. (248) 693-8737 row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, • Bright updated kitchens Reduced bath, full bsmt, washer, dryer, • Designer inspired decor hardwood, a/c, no smoking, no DEARBORN - Sharp 3 bdrm, VAN BUREN TWP. column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will • Streamside setting Rates pets. $1100. 248-901-0425 Cape cod, fin bsmt, dining rm, 2 bdrm w/basement, central appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The • COOL LOFT AVAILABLE On Select Apartments! 2 baths, option. Bad credit air, newly painted, attached FARMINGTON HILLS more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! THE TREE TOPS OK. $750; (248) 788-1823 garage. Call 734-266-0453 Novi Road at 8 Mile 2 bdrm, inci washer, dryer, & E. 248-347-1690 From $575 water. Great location. Very DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Sharp WEST BLOOMFIELO - of www.BGcommunities.com Free Heat & Water clean. Private entry & balcony. 3 bdrm, huge master, finished Haggerty, N. of Green Lk. Rd. 2 No smoking/pets. $110G/mo.+ bsmt, option to buy, bad cred• bdrm, 1 bath, appliances, pets deposit. 248-737-1849 it ok. $750,(248) 788-1823 okay. $730/mo. 248-669-3012 (866) 413-1672 Novi EHO On Ann Arbor Trail AND WESTGATE VI Between Middlebelt SEEK FIND Apartments & inkster Rds. FIND THESE WORDS IN THE PUZZLE E3ELOW. UNBELIEVABLE www.cmiproperties.net Limited Time Only BABBLE CONVERSE PARLEY WESTLAND 1 and 2 bdrm apts. avail. CHAT DISCUSS RAP TWO Bedrooms Special: Free Rent CONFER GOSSIP SPEAK lor the price Call: (734) 595-1820 CONSULT JABBER TALK of ONE 1 Bedroom = $B30/Month Westland 2 Bedroom = $630/Month THE WORDS READ UP, DOWN AND ACROSS. 1/2 Month Westland Security Deposit CALL NOW! Estates G O S s I P W B A B (866) 238-1153 Isn't It About On West Park Dr. "WOW" A C S c H A T A L K Just S. of Pontiac Tr. Time You Got www.cmiproperties.net 1 C O N V E R S E D C Restrictions Apply* Your Own Place? NOVI Bedroo K N D J H L G L F O HUGE & BEAUTIFUL m from L S T W E E B R N Newly updated 1 bdrm apts. Q New berber carpet, new cherry flooring, full size washer/dry• $520 Westland Plymouth O U S I U Y Y B T F ers, central air. EHO No fine print in this ad! n TREE TOP MEADOWS - Heat/Water included -. ParRcrest Designed with Carriage Move-In 10 Mile, W. of Meadowbrook - $20.00 Application Fee Apts. ROOMATES in MIND! P L c M N R V A C E 248-348-9590 House Specials! Acro&e from FREE HEAT - Ph ! www.BGcommuRities.com New Resident's Only Uvoma CENTRAL AIR - Fh 2 Meijers Corner of Haggerty & Jpy W T u w J A B B E R NOVI-MAIN STREET AREA. 734-722-4700 School 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Washer/ Mon. -Fri. 9-7, 734) 522-3013 <734) 425-0930 Dryer, Prjvate Entrance & Sat. Sun. 10-4 Z A s s D P S P E A Balcony. '248-348-0626 EHO SPACIOUS)! Garden City T A s p E A K J A B Wilderness 2&drms,1000 5^ft. P Move-In Specials! CAKOTS/POOL Uvonia Luna Central Air WASHER & PKYEK Schools Apts CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE inside unit ' Near Westland mall CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE (734) 425-5731 | <734) 425-0930 e I 9 8 Z S 6 L a v r (3 v a a s V X 1 6 s Z V I L 9 8 £ -f , j , c FREE HEAT V a s u a s s V z L HUGE L 8 9 e S 6 Z a a V n T lake advantage of vmage Bathrooms a T)AV AV 5 Border S L 6 z e 8 9 z a D V [a, D i d one of these areat T** * N wetland A N n L A a s a O . ' ^ ? , (734) 425-0930 e 9 8 6 Z I L 5 a i N a a a i s 1 z t> 8 9 9 L e 6 AV o L O a i 0 1 a $0 Security Deposit" specials today! i -—- H r N 8 6 e Z L 9 I 9 a 3 s N O l?J a A 3) (734-326-8270^ 9 Z s V 6 e I 8 V H 0) s V § 0 Rate reflects $1000 savings for 734-451-5210 L L 9 £ 8 6 z 9 a V a AV I s S O) 10 mos. on a 12 mo. lease. 'Conditions Apply OEO8269S60 C6 (*> Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 24,2008 www.hometownlife.com I - lETOWN/i Office/Relail Space For jfifck Homes For Ren! ^) Mobile Home Renlals Rooms For Rent Rooms Far Rent Lease/Option To Buy Renl/Lease W WESTLAND - Economical 2 KEEGO HARBOR SOUTHFIELD, Room for rent, FARMINGTON HILLS PLYMOUTH-Renovated 1550 bdrm, 1 bath condo. New car• Hamilton Business Center WE'LL PAY TO MOVE Room for Rent No pets. Clean private entrance/bath, close to sq.ft. 3 bdrm. New kitchen, pet, full bsmt, central A/C, & Quiet, Kitchen, Laundry. X-ways, secluded area, no Executive suites starting at baths, paint, floors. C/A, fire• UEEP INTO SAYINGS! deck, appliances, backs to YOUR HOME! 248-875-6920 smokers. (248) 352-4528 $350/mo. T-1 internet availa• place. $1250. 734-716-1589 woods. $795/mo. Section 8 Relocate your home to ble, Flexible lease terms. One Okay. Agent: 734-216-1206 our community and we NORTHVILLE - 3 bdrm condo. mo. FREE with a 1 yr. lease We've Reduced oin^^^ SUNRISE STUDIOS will pay you: Mature professional, non• 248-324-3600 $25 OFF $7,000 for a single section smoking, not allergic to cats. For the best auto • With This Ad home. Laundry. (248) 349-7334 Commercial/Industrial iffK ciassitications check $10,000 Brand NEW A/C Rooms PARK YOUR RIDE - 38272 for a multi section For Rent/Lease W out the Observer & home. NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH TV/Phone / HBO/CABLE Abruzzi Dr. in Westland. 2 Bedroom w/garage starling at - $870 In addition we will give you Paved, clean, easy access Eccentric Newspaper. Downtown. 1st week with full LOW RATES Plymouth - 5000 sq.ft. bldg. *$299 site rent for 7 years with security camera's. RV's. "It's all about deposit. Furnished sleeping 734-427-1300 paint booth available tor extra semi's, motorhomes, etc. are 3 Bedroom w/garage starling at - $1,025 RESULTS!",, • Community Amenities rooms. Newly decorated. $90 Livonia fee. Zoned light industrial. welcome. 734-216-0422 42h • Clubhouse weekly. Security deposit. $2100/mo. net. 517-540-1067 •Pool 734-355-6453, 248-305-9944 TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL Limited Time Only • Very Spacious Living WESTLAND - RENT TO SAVE! • Playgrounds •Community Activities REDFORD - Clean, peaceful A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid Garage/Mini Storage @ 3 bdrm duplex, exc cond, new Academy/Westpoint home for a responsible work• service, HBO. 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TONS of high qualily Your wishes will he granted.M (586) 709-2499 Events We alwaysfind th e best CHURCH with 6 Chairs, Buffet, Console accessories, Bedroom furni• v8 3 }J Online stuff in the Observers s PLYMOUTH 36520 W. 12 Miie Rd., Table, TV's, Bose Radio, Asina ture. Antiques/Collectibles' Farmington Hills, between Eccentric! Art, Screen, Chest, Mirror "We Work When seeking interior wooden door, 30". 1 Portable Riding Desk. Vic• Drake and Halsted. Friday, Table, Baker Style Silk Sofa, torian Parlor tables, Bcssons. out the best ight. Lumber. hometownlife.com deal check out April. 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; King Bed, Dresser, Enter-tain- For You!" Deco lawn chairs, Misc. 734-453-8449 17125 Maple Hill Dr. the Observer Saturday, April. 26, Bag Day, COMMUNITY Jg& ment Unit, Designer Woman 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Clothing, tools, Clothes, Tread Mill. 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Elec-tron- Chihuahuas, Cockapoo, possible Lhasa-Apso, Beech ics, clothing & more. 41583 Daly & 5 Mil. 734-732-7823 off at Milford Rd exit, go PLYMOUTH Sat April 26. MATTRESS - $65 Corgi, Dachshund, Bedford, (Ford & Haggerty. S.to11 Mile, go W. 11/2 8am-4pm. Ridgewood West New queen pillow-top Designer Mixes, Miniature April 26, 9-6pm. miles to Eagle Heights. Sub Garage Sale! S of Ann mattress, can deliver. What is Schnauzer, Min Pin, etc. 2nd street, turn right to 248-275-4385 st Can Hake FARMINGTON .HILLS Arbor Road - E of Ridge Road, address) Stop At: 9088 Woodgrove "Antiques & Custom 30251 W. 13 Mile Rd„ (btwn MATTRESS SET - Brand new, Drive - Ethan Allen Oak Furniture" Orchard Lake & Middlebelt) king size, $375. Two gray 6 AMAZING PUPPY DETROIT BAPTIST MANOR Wall/Desk Unit with matching • Large set of antique Twin Headboard & Night drawer chests $100 each. SALE Haviland dinnerware • Vintage Collectibles & Bake 248-541-2230 Sale. 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Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 3.8 V-6, auto, sterling (734) 451-2110 ESCORT 2002 2 dr. Coupe, AVIS FORD AVIS FORD silver, heated leather, red, auto, air, 73K, $5,495. (734) 453-2500 (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-2500 MALIflU'S 2004, (248) 355-7515 loaded, only $16,495. 8 to choose, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac GRAND PRIX GT2 2804, FORD EDGE SEL 2887, plus GMC YUKON XL SLT 2003, Lou LaRiche Chevrolet all models, alt loaded, sharp!! - CHEROKEE, 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 2005 (734) 453-2500 leather, moon, green, $9,995. vista roof, leather,' heated white, leather, power moon, 888-372-9836 .9% finance from $11,950. Leather, moan. 4x4, V-8, crew cab, black, seats, like new, $24,495. 45K, $17,995. JOHN ROGIN BUICK $4,400 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac matching hard tonneau cover, 734-525-0900 FOCUS SE 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO Bob Jeannotte Pontiac LUCERNE CXL. 2006, TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 33K, JBL stereo CD, extra Bill Brown Ford V-8 $125 per mo. based on 60 (734) 453-2500 1500 LT 2007 Extended MONTE CARLO 2002 COMMANDER 2096, clean, $21,890. (734)522-0030 (734) 453-2500 blue, loaded, $19,395. month @6.9% 3 row cab 4x4, twilight blue, $6,998. seats, low miles, one owner, SATURN of PLYMOUTH FORD ESCAPE LIMITED LAND ROVER FREELANCER Bob Jeannotte Pontiac DEALER low miles, only $25,995. S AVIS FORD $16,795. GRAND PRIX GXP 2005, V-8, (734) 453-7890 2005, $16,498. 2002, $7,998. (734) 453-2500 (248) 355-7515 1-800-586-3518 DICK DODGE Lou LaRiche Chevrolet SCOn loaded w/equip, $16,495. AVIS FORD • AVIS FORD PLYMOUTH 888-372-9836 PARK AVENUE 1999, (248) 355-7515 '(248) 355-7515 moon, FOCUS SE 2005 (734) 451-2110 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Sports Utility (J) loaded, $4,995. auto, air, $204 per mo. based FORD F-250 LARIAT 2006, LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2087 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO (734) 453-2500 We always find the best Bob Jeannotte Pontiac on'60 months @4.9% diesel, 4x4, $35,998. Ultimate, 4WD, $40,998. DEALER 2005 Sport 4x4, silver, 39K, GRAND PRIX GXP 2006, V-8, BUICK RAINIER 2804 4x4, stuff in the Observer & AVIS FORD (734) 453-2500 AVIS FORD 1-800-586-3518 black on black, loaded, like silver, only $10,995. ' (248) 355-7515 loaded, like new, $16,900. (248) 355-7515 Eccentric! SATURN Of PLYMOUTH new, new tires, one owner, FORD F15D 2003 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac MERCURY MARINER 2006 FOCUS SE 2007, $19 990 Crew cab (734) 453-7890 4x4, $14,998. 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V-8, FORD F150 2006 Supercab SATURN of PLYMOUTH DICK SCOTT DODGE loaded, extra clean, spoiler, AViS FORD (734) 453-7890 white, loaded, $20,995. PLYMOUTH FORD 500 SE 2006 $15,790. 4x4 long bed, $335 per mo. CADILLAC SRX 2805, (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-7890 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac AWD, SATURN VUE 2007 based on 60 months @4.9% Hybrid, (734) 451-2110 $255 per md. based-on 60 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Navigation, rear DVD, third FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2805 CAMERO BERLINETTA, 1983 (734) 453-2500 DEALER seat, chrome wheels, moon• white, 21K one owner, extra months @4.9% (734) 453-7890 4x4, leather, loaded, $317 per Exc. condition. Rebuilt engine/ CHRYSLER 300C 2005, AWD, 1-800-586-3518 roof, sharp!! $20,950 clean, as new. Won't last long, DEALER GRAND PRIX GXP 2008, V-8, mo. based on 60 months trans, new exhaust, a/c works. 5.7 Hemi, Navigation, moon• JOHN ROGIN BUICK $19,900. 1-800-586-3518 MIATA 2007 Convertible MX5, @4.9% Light Brown metallic. $30007 roof, chrome wheels, fully white, loaded, $21,995. FORD F350 CREW CAB 734-525-0900 DEALER auto, black, 9,530 miles, SATURN of PLYMOUTH best. 734-595-1834 loaded, $15,950. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac LARIAT 2006, 4 wheel drive, 1-408-586-3518 FUSION 2007, (734) 453-7890 JOHN ROGIN BUICK loaded, almost new, $18,950. V-10, 8' box, priced to sell at CHEVY BLAZER 2004 CAPRICE CLASSIC 1993. 7K, $15,498. (734) 453-2500 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2007 fully 734-525-0900 SATURN Of PLYMOUTH $22,888, 4 dr., $172 per mo. based TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 2082 loaded, full power, air, runs AVIS FORD JACK DEMMER 4x4, DVD, $24,998. (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-7898 GTO 2006, 6,224 low one 4x4, auto, air, loaded, trailer good, $2,450. CROSSFIRE 2004, one owner, Ford 734-721-2600 on 60 months @6.9% AVIS FORD owner miles, auto, leather, DEALER pkg, E-Z Finance, $9,950. JOHN ROGIN BUICK low miles, warranty, $14,995. FUSION SE 2006, v-6 PROTEGE 5, 2002 (248) 355-7515 JOHN ROGIN BUiCK 734-525-0900 DECK SCOTT DODGE bright red, perfect condition, FORD RANGER 2002 Super 1-800-586-3518 Great on gas! FORD EXPLORER 2003 734-525-0900 PLYMOUTH $275 per mo. based on 60 $23,900. 4x4 CAVALIER 2005 Cheap cab 4x4 off road, dark green, 4 dr., pl/pw, (734) 451-2110 months @4.9% CHEVY BLAZER LS 2082 Eddie Bauer, leather, loaded, TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2087, TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 SATURN of PLYMOUTH exc cond., $9,940. white, auto, $8,495. DEALER 4x4, $6,998. CD, EZ-Finance, only $8,950. LEBARON 1994 (734) 453-7890 V-6, moon, 4x4, white, 32K, Convertible, RX-8 2005 Touring, 5K one SATURN of PLYMOUTH AVIS FORD JOHN ROGIN BUICK Bill Brown Ford 1-800-586-3518 like new, $19,940. 76K, $3,595. Think Spring! VIBE 2005, Gray, auto, 36K. (734) 453-7890 (248) 355-7515 734-525-0900 owner, bright red, showroom (734) 522-0030 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac FUSIONS 2007,14 to choose, condition, $19,900: $13,495. ' FORD EXPLORER 2004 Sport SATURN of PLYMOUTH CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 2002 CAVALIER, 2005 all colors, low miles, from SATURN of PLYMOUTH Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Trac, 10K, $14,998. (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-2500 $14,999. 4x4, leather, loaded, only AVIS FORD Auio, air PT CRUISER 2006 (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-2500 $13,888. (248) 355-7515 $89 down, $116 Mo. Touring Bill Brown Ford AVIS Does JACK DEMMER Sports & Imported (J) TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 Edition, electric blue, 38K, VIBE 2006, Red, auto, 31K. Ford 734-721-2600 FORD EXPLORER 2084 Sport (734) 522-0030 extra clean, one owner, auto, $13,995. What Others Trac, 10K, $14,998. BMW 2001 $10 990 MUSTANG 2007 Convertible, AVIS FORD 3 Series. 4 dr. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac auto, loaded, leather, satellite (248) 355-7515 $9,998. SATURN of PLYMOUTH GRAND MARQUIS LS 2003, AVIS FORD radio, 4 to choose from. (734) 453-2500 CAN'T! (734) 453-7890 $215 per mo. based on 60 FORD EXPLORER SPORT (248) 355-7515 Starting as iow as $18,999. 2002 JACK DEMMER months @4.9% You're Approved 4x4, $8,498. DEALER BMW 325i 2003, low miles, Ford 734-721-2600 For The Auto AVIS FORD 1-800-586-3510 (248) 355-7515 exc cond., must see, $14,900. MUSTANG 2007 Convertible, GRAND MARQUIS LS 2004, YOU Want GMC YUKON DENALI 2003. SATURN of PLYMOUTH ION 2006 black, 32K, only $18,495. Leather, low miles, clean. AWD, leather, quad pkg, third (734) 453-7890 $218 per mo. based on Bob Jeannotte Pontiac $12,995. seat, fully loaded, sharp! Only months @6.9% BMW 760LIV-12 2006 Call For Details $13 950 COBALTS 2008, GM (734) 453-2500 Bill Brown Ford DEALER CHEVY TAHOE Z71 'JOHN ROGIN BUICK 17,000 miles, black on black, Certified, 4 dr. sedans, MUSTANG 2007 (734) 522-0030 1-800-506-3518 ASK FOR MR. SCOTT 2004, silver birch 734-525-0900 ail options. great on gas, 2.to Convertibles, 7 to choose, low miles, from metallic, low miles, now Call: (586) 899-2375 choose from, starting at MARAUDER 2003, black, very ION'S 2003-2007 9 to GMC YUKON SLE 199a 4x4, $299/mo. 36 mo. w/approved only $22,995. LEXUS LS 408, 1996 87,000 $13,995. ciean! Low miles! All the choose. Starting at $8,790. full power, fully loaded, very PT CRUISER 2006, . credit. $1000 due ©signing. Lou LaRiche Chevrolet sharp!! E-Z Finance, $7,950. Mi., perfect condition, fully Lou LaRiche Chevrolet toys! $15,995 Call for details. biack beauty, 4 cylinder, 12000 miles/yr. 888-372-9836 JOHN ROGIN BUICK loaded, 20 MPG. $7,900. 888-372-9836 Bill Brown Ford SATURN of PLYMOUTH FORD 734-525-0900 313-510-5253 auto, only $9,995. Bill Brown Ford Lou LaRiche Chevrolet (734) 522-0030 (734) 522-0030 (734) 453-7890 888-372-9836 SABLE PREMIUM LS 2004, L300 2004, V-6 sedan, black, MUSTANG GT1999 like new, 26K, $10,888. only 51K, ABS trac control, 35th Anniversary edition. Black PT CRUISER 2007 JACK DEMMER alloys, very clean & sharp, Touring, w/ flames, 5 speed, M.R.T. Ford 734-721-2600 33K, white, $11,995. High Flow Cats, Flowmasters, $9 980 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac adult owned, 24K miles. Excel SATURN of PLYMOUTH cond, $8,000. (734) 525-1557 (734) 453-2500 (734) 453-7890 MUSTANG GT 2002 SATURN SC1 2002 PT CRUISER LIMITED 2001, axe* Convertible, low miles, BONNEVILLE SLE 2004, 3 door Coup, 87,000 miles, mzMmMrMmser leather, moonroof, chrome $14,998. Pearl White, leather, one auto, air, red, very clean, excel wheels, CD, save, only $7,950. AVIS FORD owner $8,995. cond, Sold JOHN ROGIN BUICK (248) 355-7515 734-525-0900 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac SKY ROADSTER 2087, black, MUSTANG GT 2002, Get 5 speed, (734) 453-2500 2,985 low one owner miles, PT CRUISER TOURING 2007, leather, ready for Summer, $24,990. factory warranty, $239 per $10,495. G-6's 2005, all models, 14 to 2.9% mo. basd on 60 months DICK SCOn DODGE choose, all loaded, 2.9% SATURN Of PLYMOUTH @6.9% PLYMOUTH finance available, from (734) 453-7890 up to DEALER (734) 451-2110 $11,950. 1-800-586-3518 JOHN ROGIN BUICK MUSTANG GT 2003 734-525-0900 Volkswagen 72 mos. SEBRING 2004 Convertible, Convertible, triple black, law low miles, extra clean, miles, $16,995. G6 2005, V-6, auto, gray, JETTA 2.5 2005, dark blue, $11,895. Bill Brown Ford moon, $13,995. PIUS DICK SCOH DODGE Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Tiptronic, 54K, pkg. 2, extra 2008 SILVERADO WT 2008 IMPALA PLYMOUTH (734) 522-0030 clean, leather, moon, ABS, (734) 451-2110 (734) 453-2500 $15,900. $ 5.3 V8 flex fuel, tow 3.5 V6 flex fuel, power MUSTANG GT 2004, loaded, SATURN of PLYMOUTH pkg, air, ABS, OnStar, windows & locks, tilt, SEBRING 2007, 20K, silver, leather, 39K, great savings G6 2006, stereo CD, XM radio, cruise, stereo CD, body auto, all the toys! $13,995 factory warranty, $274 per (734) 453-7890 JACK DEMMER camper mirrors, t/glass. mold., mats & much month based on 60 months JEnA, 2002 Bill Brown Ford Ford 734-721-2600 STK#4241. more.STK#8C9723 (734) 522-0030 @6.9% $1,300 below Biack book. 30Mo/32,5O0 Mile Lease 39Mo/32,5O0 Mile Lease MUSTANG GT 2006, stick, DEALER $129 down will GM EMPLOYEE EVERYONE GM EMPLOYEE EVERYONE low miles, $20,395. 1-800-586-3518 start your credit. TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 Down $0 $1046 Down $0 Bill Brown Ford G6 2007, moonroof, low 1st Pmt $222 $222 1st Pmt $230 RABBIT 2007 Total Due $230 miles! Chameiion blue, Hatchback, Total Due . $222 $1268 AVENGERS 2008, (734) 522-0030 3 to $13,995. wliite, auto, 14K one owner, No Sec deposit wflease loyalty w/owner loyalty No Sec deposit ~ requires lease loyalty choose, iow miles, $14,488. MUSTANG SHELBY GT 2007 ' DICK SCOTT DODGE extra clean, $17,920. 500 Cobra Convertible, priced Bill Brown Ford PLYMOUTH SATURN of PLYMOUTH to sell at $50,990. (734) 522-0030 (734) 451-2110 JACK DEMMER (734) 453-7890 GRAND AM 2002, 2 dr., black, Ford 734-721-2600 TOUAREG TDI 2004, CHARGER SE 2007, black, $8,879. turbo one owner, $15,295. MUSTANG SHELBY GT 2007 DICK SCOH DODGE diesel V-10, loaded, leather, DICK SCOTT DODGE 500 Cobra Coupe, loaded, 7K, PLYMOUTH 47K, €)hscnrcr/cyEcccntt1c Help Wanted-General {§) Help Wanted-General -General @ Help WanterJ-Dental (J) HelpWantad-Medical {§) Help Wanted-Sales ^ i Estimator MAINTENANCE STOCK/SALES PERSON ASSISTANT - CHAIRSIDE Infinity Primary Care is look• SALES MANAGER Ideal summer employment. ing for Health Care RN, LPN or MA A growing Franchise Co. is Quality. Birmingham dental Seeking Sales Manager to Apt. Community in Livonia Stocking, customer assisting Professionais lor Physician seeking an individual for an handle new home sales for seeking Maintenance person. office seeks EXPERIENCED, offices in Metro area: enthusiastic & self motivated & housekeeping. Full or part- With Experience, needed Apply in person: time. Must be 18. DEPENDABLE, ENERGETIC fast selling single family home sales person to join our team. for GROWING dermatology FRANKLIN SQUARE Apply in person: B&B Pools, Chairside Assistant for part • RNs/LPNs community. New home real Minimum experience: 2 yrs. practice in Ann Arbor/ 28940 Lancaster, Livonia 29440 Six Mile Rd., Livonia, time position. Must have X- • MAs to perform Quality Plymouth area. Fuil-Time, estate experience required. Sales or Customer Service. or call Erie: 734-522-7946 Fax resume: 734-462-1401 Email Resume & No Phone Calls, Please ray cert. Fax resume to Improvement patient assess• excellent pay & benefits. ments Salary History to: SUMMER WORK 248-647-1804 SALESPERSON/ [email protected] MAINTENANCE TECH Email or Fax Resume to: Comprehensive Benefits Pkg! Help Wanted-General (J| Westland / Canton apartments $14.25 base/appt. [email protected] AGM DENTAL (734) 996-8767 has an immediate opening tor Dynamic, experienced, with GAS REGISTRATION Immediate openings this Please send resume & salary RECEPTIONIST proven track record for fran• All Students/Others an exp. Maintenance Tech. week, customer service/sales, requirements to: AGENTS Must be certified in HVAC. conditions apply, must be 17+, PART-TIME chise hotel. Email resume: $14.25 base/appt, customer [email protected] RN, A VERY SUCCESSFUL Please fax resume to: apply now, start after finals. [email protected] sales/service, no exp. needed, Call Today! (246)426-4405 For wonderful office in orfax . 734-853-4900 MEDICAL ASSISTANT ENERGY CO. (734) 981-5343 conditions exist, must be 17+. has limited openings for visit: summerbreakwork.eom Troy. Exp. necessary MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Experienced, for busy Help Wanted- ijIK 248-526-1611 or Apply NOW! Gas Registration Agents MAINTENANCE/ Full & Part-Time for OB-GYN oncology office in Part-Time W (Average $25.00/ hr.) fax resume: 248-528-0245 filling positions FAST!!! Help Wanted- /fpK office. Experience required. Dearborn. Fax resume to (248) 426-4405 No prior experience necessary GROUNDS PERSON 313-274-8717 Compuief/lnfo Systems W Call Beverly: 248-855-7491 AVON NEEDS Ms. Diamond, 248-594-2341 PT seasonal maintenance/ grounds needed for a manu• APPOINTMENT SETTER DENTAL ASSISTANT MEDICAL Representatives Now! factured home community Hewlett-Packard Company GOLD & Bloomfield Hills Endodontic RECEPTIONIST Help Wanted- Call: 734-425-1947 Ideal for anyone who can't located in Canton. General has an opportunity for the office seeking highly mofi- FDod/Bei/erags get out to work. Work from COIN BUYER knowledge of maintenance and following position in Needed for busy family prac• vated, energetic individual home PT, schedule pick• grounds preferred. Must have Farmington Hills, Mi. tice in Plymouth. Please send COOK Help Wanted-Domestic ^) F/T. Experience required, valid Driver's license. $8.00 to join our team. Experience ups for Purple Heart. Call resume to P.O. Box 700890 Work line, make soups & spe• for gold, diamonds, jewel• per hour. Appiy in person at: preferred but willing to 9-5, M-F. 734-728-4572 Delivery Manager. Reqs. Plymouth Mi. 48170 cial. Fast-paced pub. HOUSEKEEPER FULL TIME ry, scrap gold, & watches. Westpoint Manor, 41021 Old exp. iii managing the deliv• train. Fax resume ATTN: Dunleavy's, (248) 478-8866 BIRMINGHAM AREA $70k per yr. + bonus. Michigan Ave, Canton, Ml Lisa at: 248-647-0576 MEDICAL ASSISTANT APPRENTICESHIP - ery of multiple Applic. Dev. Must be able to clean & Dearborn location. 48188 or call (734) 397-0400. Needed for our busy Garden EXECUTIVE "WORKING" CHEF BATHTUB REGLAZER & Sustain projects; organize well, and pay atten• Fax resume to: Min.. 5 yrs exp., creative. Full time. Must be depend• CMM/CMM1 certified; exp. Dental Assistant, Chairside City & Sterling Heights tion to detail, do laundry, & 313-846-9975 Managers/Sales Staff in implementation of Plymouth Fax resume: able, have good driving FT, busy Livonia general prac• Cosmetic-Dermatology run errands. Have reiiable processes CMM1, IT1L and Karl's Cabin record. Must be able to travel. Want a job where you get paid tice. CDA or equivalent Practice. Clinical experience transportation, speak English, 1TSM, process definition, & 734-455-9987 Canton, (734) 459-9900 GRAPHIC ARTIST & TEXTILE to have fun, and get experi• preferred. 734-522-6770 required- FT/PT. experience in cleaning private implementation & deploy• SCREEN PRINTER ence in a field with fantastic Please email resume to LINE COOK - Nights. homes & recent local refer• ASPHALT WORKER ment of processes; & exp. 2 positions. Experience req. career potential? Part-time/Full DENTAL HYGIENIST Exp. only. Full or Part-Time. ences. Call 313-670-5146 Experienced. Fuli/ part time. in software quality eng., [email protected] Livonia: 734-42)-9292 time positions available! Contact Prisciila Chauffeur's License helpful. incl. quality assurance, For quality Birmingham office, Cali Goldfish Swim School MEDICAL ASSISTANT (734) 525-5231 . Call: (734) 459-2560 • Oil Change audits (ISO) & assessment part time. Minimum 8 yrs. Position Wanted today! 248-644-1914 Busy Livonia practice seeks exp. (CMM, CMMI). Reqs. exp. Perio exp. a must! Fax LINE COOK, Experienced Technicians * incl. Bachelor's degree or part-time assistant. No exp. MEDICAL ASSISTANT resume to 810-744-1314 PM shifi. Resume required. ENERGETIC TEAM SEEKING 10 Minute Oil Ghange experi• foreign equiv. in Engineer• necessary. Wiiiing to train the Exc. working environment. EMPLOYMENT Doing house- ence or will train. Full &/or For cardiology office with front ing, Math, or other related right person. Exc. opportunity DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/ Ms. Fox: 248-477-1000 cleaning and light gardening. part-time. Apply in person: office exp. Call: 248-338-2420 science discipline & 10 yrs. for responsible self-starter, FRONT OFFICE Exp. Call Ruth: 734-455-6336 34680 W. 8 Mile Bd., Fax Resume: 248-858-3888 of related exp. Send possibility of expanding to FT. K resume & refer to job Full or part time for quality- ROUTE OPERATOR THAT WORK FOR YOU! Farmington Hills. mile W. of MERCHANDISER Send resume; PO Box #FARVSU oriented Birmingham practice. Childeare Services- Farmington Rd. 248-476-1313 530309, Livonia, Ml 48152 Waitstaff or restaurant exp. To Service Impulse Buying MIN 5 YRS DENTAL FRONT Licenser! 1-800-579-SELL HAIR STYLIST Program in supermarkets in a plus! $450-$650/wk. Early OFFICE EXP. Dentrix a plus. MEDICAL ASSISTANT, FT Bloomfield Hills area. Flex Please send resumes with mornings, Mon.-Fri. Apply Livonia salon looking for exp. 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Contact Vicki Job #3053 be legally authorized to • HOST/ HOSTESS COORDINATOR For medical records dept. Exp W 313-565-0220 734-755-5574 734-459-0109 work in the U.S. without Full Benefits-401k Services •ental office in Farmington required. No weekends, holi• HAIRSTYLIST MILL HAND sponsorship. EOE. days or eves. Busy IM office Auto Kilts. Manage patient 220 CANTON - Mature, responsi• w/following, looking for a Busy Westland gear shop accounts, insurance, billing, in Livonia. Call Wendy ble, educated adult to provide USED CAR needs dependable, experi• 248-476-4724, btwn. 10-2pm. 220 Men-ill St. change. 75%. I pay for all Hewlett-Packard Company collections, and related activi• you peace of mind. Hours are DETA1LER/P0RTER enced Mill Hand. ProtoTrak Downtown Birmingham products. Livonia/Redford has an opportunity for the ties. Excellent customer serv• negotiable. 734-595-3646 area. (313) 608-1969 experience helpful. FT day ice and computer skills Experienced oniy. following position in CLASSIFIEDS LOOKING TO CARE FOR shift w/ overtime & benefits. required. Dentrix a plus. Fax/ Full-Time. Fuli benefits. Farmington Hills, Ml. WORK! Help Med-Safes 5>x locations to Sen*0 You: Bloomfield 248-647-8888 Farmington Hills 24&S55-2000 Livonia 734462-9800 Redford 313-638-2000 Wateiford 24W73-2211 West Bloomfield 24W6&9100 WOLVERINE LAKE $167,9001 ROYAL OAK $189,5001 COMMERCE $437,4501 WEST BLOOMFIELD $269,9001 WHITE LAKE $824,900 Lakes Area, Built 1983, recent updates. Newer Character + Charm! 60 Ft. Wide Lot! 2 Car Gar. New Colonial w/Many Upgrades. Kit w/Gran, Hrdwd Firs in Priced to Sell! 1ST Fir Mstr Ste. 3-4 BR, 2.1 8A. Magnificent Cstm Bit Cont on White Lk. Kitw/Gran, [Windows, Roof, Fum, CA. Kitchen w/Parquet Wd Vinyl Wndws, Hrdwd Firs T/O. New Nat Oak Kitch. LR & DR. Full Fin Bsmt w/Kit, Bar. full 8a. Mstr Ste & Vaulted Gr Rm, Frplc. Spac Kitch w/Eating Area Hrdwd Firs, Soar. Ceils. Extens. Teir. 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And LEARN ABOUT SOLAR Foodnetwork.com. technically, stealing a recipe "See, touch and feel" But apparently the recipes is like copying a report from solar energy and learn were not credited to Food a classmate or stealing a song how it works at an Earth Network, nor to the original from a musician heard per• Day Open House April 26 creators, Daelemans included. WWW.KArHLEEpAELEMANS.COM forming in a bar. sponsored by Mechanical Call it Salad-scam. Or The Kathleen Daelemans But really, she's not mad. Energy Systems in Canton. Great Tuna Tale. "1 don't think (Cindy McCain) Mechanical Energy PHOTO AND RECIPE FKOM "GETTING THIN AND LOVING FOOD" Daelemans, host of the the Food Network who has also had anything to do with it," Systems is located at 8130 Kathleen Dalemans created Ahi Tuna with Napa Cabbage Salad for her former Cooking Thin with appeared on NBC's Today Show, Canton Center Rd., in second cookbook, "Getting Thin and Loving Food." Kathleen Daelemans show on doesn't understand a 11 the hub• Please see CHEF, D3 Canton. Open house hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Utilizing renewable energy can help reduce dependence on imported Archive and fuels, offset greenhouse gas emissions, diversify the energy supply, improve air access files quality and stimulate the Michigan economy through the creation of new jobs online with free in the manufacturing and installation of solar energy systems, according to Joe storage services and Donna Napolitano, owners of Mechanical Question: Last week you wrote Energy Systems. about online backup services, According to Martin but all of them cost money. Kushler, director for the Where can I find online stor• Utilities Program for the age that's free? American Council for an Answer: There Energy Efficient Economy, are loads of Michigan has the eighth sites that let highest energy cost burden you park files in the nation. Energy use in online with• Michigan totaled over $20 out spend• billion annually in the year ing a penny. 2000, and is now likely in However, most excess of $30 billion and of them are growing. exactly that: Attendees will have an Tech Savvy online hard opportunity to see the drives. The extraordinary impact of Rick Broida advantage .of a a natural daylighting sys• backup service tem in an office environ• like MozyHome or Carbonite ment, feel the sun's energy is that it comes with software through a working solar hot water heating system, view that automatically uploads new PHUI US BY IOM HOFFMEYER! SWF PHOTOGRAPHER and changed files. a solar powered attic fan With basic online storage, Iridescence head chef Adam Hightower, a native of Rochester Hills, sautes mushrooms in the Detroit restaurant's kitchen. demonstrating conversion there's no synchronization: It's of sunlight to electricity, up to you to pick and choose and experience the warmth which files to upload, and of a solar when. thermal space heating sys• Let's say you want to back tem. up your photo library (always Other solar and alterna• a good idea). Services like New heights tive energy applications MediaMax (mediamax.com), will also be on display, ADrive (adrive.com), and including a wind turbine. MyBloop offer more than For more information on enough free storage space Rochester Hills native the open house, call (734) for most users (25 gigabytes, 453-674-6, or visit their 50 gigabytes, and unlimited, website at www.by-solar. respectively). glows at Motor City's com. However, after you perform the initial upload of your pho• FARMERS MARKET OPENS tos, it's up to you to remember Iridescence The Downtown to add new ones. If you're Rochester Farmers' Market not diligent about it, this can BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA opens Saturday, May 3. quickly turn into an organiza• 0&£ STAFF WRITER Area residents can tion hassle. enjoy the vibrant colors, I'm not saying you shouldn't Long before he put the shimmer into Detroit's revamped aromas and flavors of take advantage of these free- Iridescence restaurant, head chef Adam Hightower knew his southeast Michigan's grow• He storage options—quite the career would begin in the kitchen. Growing up in Rochester ing season at the market, opposite. But you should be Hills, Hightower said, he preferred watching Julia Child located at the corner of aware of their limitations if rather than Saturday morning cartoons. His earliest memory East Third and Water you're planning to use them for involves cooking up scrambled eggs for his younger brother Street, just one block east backup purposes. - when he was just 4. "I grew up around food " said Hightower. of Main Street. You should also be aware "I traveled the world with my parents." The market is open 8 that because they're free, they And he discovered early on he wanted to be a chef. After his a.m.-l p.m. every Saturday, could vanish at any time, tak• first trip to his father's native Hawaii, Hightower also knew he May 3 through Oct. 25. ing your files along with them. intended to live there. Though his family didn't buy into these The market features only All the more reason to have announcements when he was young - "They laughed," he said Michigan-grown (or made) multiple backup destinations, T Hightower managed to achieve both. products including veg• as I've discussed the last two As a junior attending Rochester Adams High School he etables, fruits, flowers, con• weeks running. simultaneously enrolled in Livonia's Schoolcraft College - tainer gardens, fresh cut where he eventually earned his degree in culinary arts. What flowers, herbs, homemade Question: I use Quicken 2005, began as a quest to purchase a car quickly developed into a baked goods, jams and jel• and i just received a notifica• culinary mission. lies, honey, maple syrup tion that Intuit is discontinu- More than meat and potatoes, this Beef Tenderloin dish is and organic, locally roasted Please see HIGHTOWER, D2 featured at Detroit's Iridescence. coffee. Please see TECH, 03 Opening day festivities include free donuts and tote bags, while supplies last, music, hands-on children's activities and a drawing for a gift certificate. The Downtown Big House wines tout cell blocks Rochester Farmers' Market is sponsored by oledad, Calif., is located in a blend of different grape variet• etyis cool fermented in stainless Mediterranean varieties like bar- the Rochester Downtown that state's central coast where ies because Dane believes that steel tanks with a yeast selected to bera, sangiovese, montepulciano, Development Authority, wine grapes are grown in the sum is more expressive than enhance the grape's most favorable malbec and petit verdot add depth the Observer & Eccentric Focus on Wine Sabundance. However, Soledad is the individual grape components. characters, then blended to achieve and complexity. Newspapers and Chrysler. best known for its large penitentia• Dane approaches blending like a the best balance of aromas and For more infor• Ray & Eleanor ry. So it seems fitting that a winery perfume designer, basing blending flavors. UPPER CELL BLOCK mation about the Heald located there makes wines under on aromas. Big House White ($10) The Big House Rose ($10) is a Now that Dane has been able to market, visit www. the Big Housebrand.and wine- is principally a blend of chenin blend of 10 different grape variet• 'free the grapes,' she has added an DowntownRochesterML maker Georgetta Dane is known as blanc and sauvignon blanc with ies while the Big House Red ($10) upper cell block that includes The com or contact the "the warden." additional varieties blended to add contains about 20 varieties. Syrah Rochester DDA office at Most of the Big House wines are aromas and top notes. Each vari• and petite sirah are the base while Please see WINE, D3 (248) 656-0060. Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 24,2008 www.hometowniife.com A simple repair? No, it's another recall HIGHTOWER FROM PAGE Dl . ur daughter Hollie moved and it was a big pain. I had ers who probably have the I into a brand new condo to remove the whole burner same hot wafcer heater in their "I've cooked my entire life," just over three years ago assembly at the bottom of the homes. I'll bjet they don't have a said Hightower. His earliest in the Walled Lake area and hot water heater to get the part clue as to wljat to do when the restaurant jobs included deliv• married Virgil, an up-and- out. Once it was removed, I vis• problem hits; them. ering pizza and working in the coming executive in the busi• ited a local Home Depot store I also fourid out that a settle• kitchen at Max & Erma's in ness world. He is just a jewel of and went to the plumbing aisle. ment was approved on Oct. 11, Rochester Hills - all while he a guy who has A nice woman and gentleman 2007 on a class action lawsuit was still in school. become very told me that my thermocouple against Whirlpool, American At Schoolcraft College, close to his was no longer available. They Hot Water Go., A.O. Smith Hightower honed his skills father-in-law, directed me to two hardware Corporation|, and Lowe's HIW with guidance from teacher which allowed stores and a plumbing supply Inc. hot watjbr heaters sold by and mentor Dan Hugelier. him to call me house. these companies from 2000 "He's the Michael Jordan of a few days ago No one stocked this ther• through 20(]'6, which have a chefs," said Hightower, who at 6:30 in the mocouple. This thermocouple defective thermocouple assem• crafted his own food philoso• TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER morning. • uses a left-handed thread bly. phy based on Hugelier's motto Appliance "Joey, there is that screws into the gas valve Imagine s^x years of produc• "Simple food done right." Iridescence head chef Adam Hightower is a Schoolcraft College graduate and Doctor no hot water control. I soon learned that ing these hok water heaters, Hightower lives by the adage native of Rochester Kills. His passion for food is reflected in the menu at the coming out for all of these thermocouples which meaiis several million of "Simple food done perfect." recently revamped restaurant at the Motor City Casino. Joe Gagnort my morning were recalled from the market them currently in homes across Hugelier said Hightower shower. What throughout the United States. America amll homeowners was simply "born to be a chef" Hightower couldn't pass up do, I do?" The next morning, after unaware of the problem. Well, "Beyond his natural gifts, he CHEF HIGHTOWER'S TOP FIVE the opportunity to return to I said (as any good father-in- Virgil and Hollie went through you can still get into the class has heart, is a top rate human GO-TO INGREDIENTS his hometown and make a law would): "Virgil, you go to another cold shower, I called action suit and file a claim but being and like a son to me," difference. Once he saw the work and I'll come over and fix some plumber friends who it must be d.bne before June 28, said Hugelier. "Adam knows Here's a list of five unique ingre• design for the stunning res• the problem because it's prob• directed me to a company that 2008. Confckct www.waterheat- how to work past the hurt - a dients at Detroit's Iridescence taurant, his fate was sealed. ably just the thermocouple that repairs these American hot ersettlemeriLt.com full dining room, board full Restaurant: Executive chef Greg Carroll has to be replaced." water heaters still under war• Stay tuned. considers Hightower to be a of tickets, orders backed up, Molokai Potatoes, they're purple Most of you know that the ranty. The repairman replaced and most people would fold. "cutting edge" chef. "He's very thermocouple is the part that the whole burner assembly and Joe Gag no n can be heard at 8 a.m. Adam's the guy that can bail and hail from Hawaii. passionate about food," said the pilot flame hits and keeps charged a flat rate of $125 for Saturdays on WAAM1600. His phone you out." Hamachi, Japan's most prized Carroll. "We're thrilled to the flame constantly on. It service and labor. The parts number is (734) 971-1600 Ext. 28. Dp Hugelier used words like fish. death to have him here." He costs between $5 and $10, is were covered by the warranty. you have a question about an appli• honest, hardworking, sin• Lemongrass said Hightower excels in pre• available at all hardware stores Virgil and Hollie now have ance or have A problem with one? cere and talented to describe Ti Leaf, Hawaiian greenery used paring seafood and his tapas and I've changed many in my hot-water again in their condo, E-mail it to ka£)ramcz@hometownlife. the young chef. "Hightower for color and presentation. menu allows the chef "an lifetime. Not a big job at all! but I've been thinking of the com and it will be forwarded to Joe opportunity to show off." can cook better than most, Truffles and Truffle Oil I removed the thermocouple other 200 or so condo own- Gagnon. but never stops wanting to To Hugelier, Hightower improve," he said. "Simple food remains "one of the best young _____ done perfect is what any good could," said Hightower. He chefs to ever work with me." chef strives for. It takes years also opted for several country He incorporates the best ele• to learn it. Fast rising chefs club settings - striving for per• ments of the places he's lived Lalique Architectural Event the Wildflower Rescue Program and Designer's Sfojow House don't know it. They look in the fection in places where "every and visited into his menu, Saks Fifth Avenue wilf host a Lalique Gatehouse admissions center. Call The Junior League of Detroit's 17th mirror too much, make weird member is your boss." whether it's red snapper from Architectural Event with one-of-a- (248) 645-3149. biennial Designers' Show House, 15637 foam and towers of ahi tuna With each stop, he familiar• Florida or purple Molokai kind crystal pieces, limited edition Temple Israel Home Tour Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe with strange wasabi glaze. ized himself with regional cui• potatoes from Hawaii. In furnishings and unique interior design Sisterhood's 15th annual house tour, Park, May 3-18, the grand colonial "Adam is a solid cook. Don't sine and mastered new tech• the three short months since elements 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 28, tickets are $25 home measures 6,300 square feet, expect anything different. I'm niques. He worked in Houston Iridescence reopened in its May 3 at The Fifth Avenue Club on Two, in advance and $30 the day of the and features a sweeping staircase, very proud of him." to learn how to make the best new top-floor location within Somerset Collection, Troy. RSVP at (248). tour, for more information about tick• gourmet kitchen and wonderful It's true Hightower's not one barbecue. There, he regu• Motor City Casino and Hotel, 643-9025 or visit www.lalique.com to ets, call (248) 661-9182. architectural details from the 1940's. to follow food fads or trends larly served such esteemed it's become a destination browse products. The Birmingham Showhouse A Show House Boutique will offer art because, he said, they don't clientele as the current and restaurant. "We have a great Cranbrook Seeks Docents "An ideal home created from a wom• for the homjs, kitchen, family and last. "Simple food done perfect former Presidents George clientele," said Hightower. Historic Cranbrook House seeks an's perspective," Sept. 18-21, ben• holidays; a Greenery will sell garden will always exist." H.W and George W. Bush "People are coming from the docents to conduct tours of the 1908 efits Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer art and plant materials; and a tent Once armed with his degree, and family. And his Texas suburbs of Detroit. People are home. Choose eight-week training ses• Institute, sponsored by Wellington outside will feature a garden-infused Hightower traveled extensively experience is reflected in one traveling." sions Tuesday evenings or Wednesday Chase Homes and Michigan Design Cafe. Hours; are 10 a.m.:3 p.m. Sundaysan d - at age 21 - took his first of Iridescence's most popular That excitement might be mornings. Separate sessions will be through Fridays: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Center, also open Sept. 25-28,4,580- executive chef position at The dishes, the Cabernet Braised attributed to Hightower's held for Garden docents only. The tour Thursdays and Fridays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Beef Short Ribs served inside square-foot English Arts and Crafts Creek Country Club in Long hands-on approach in the season runs from May through October. Saturdays. tickets. $15 m advance; a taro cylinder with butter• style, developed by women with prod• kitchen. Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary $20 at the door: benefit Visit Island, New York. Never one milk potatoes. It's an example ucts exclusively from MDC, visit michi- JLD. to stay in one place for long, The food must be fresh, also welcomes volunteers for estate gandesign.com or Showhouse Web www.jldetrBEt.Qrg to find a list of tick• of his favorite type of dish - 1 he moved on to other posi• local, organic and exciting, gardening, greenhouse management, siteatbirminghamshowhouse.com. ets sellers:? -. comfort food people can iden• tions in Florida - first the Boca tify with even when it looks he said. Most any night you'll Raton Country Club and later upscale and unrecognizable. find Hightower saucing and the Ritz Carlton in Naples. perfecting each dish before "Originally my goal was 10 He perfected that concept it's delivered to a diner at the states in 10 years," he said; "I during four years he spent at restaurant. He's available to Need Fertilizer? only wanted to work with cer• another AAA Four Diamond answer questions and said tified master chefs." Hugelier restaurant, Bali by the Sea he loves interacting with his was one of 65 certified master in Waikiki, Hawaii. He said clientele. chefs in the world at that time the location provicled "some "I don't want to change Use Earth-Friendly Fertilizer (today Schoolcraft has four of of the best seafood I've ever the way Detroit dines," said them on staff) and Hightower worked with in my life" and Hightower, "I want to enhance for Green Grass & intended to continue on that he imports some of it into the way Detroit dines." path professionally. "I wanted Iridescence. Though he never thought he'd leave Hawaii, Water Quality Protection to be as well-rounded as I [email protected] (248) 90T-2567 Do you know of a chef you'd like to • Slow-Release Nitrogen ING see profiled? Email a suggestion to [email protected] or call - Low or No Phosphorus Ken Abramczyk, hometowniife editor, • Free of Pesticides 1 $500 Countertop' at (248) 901-2591. 50°.'o SAVINGS OR MORE! 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Daelemans wrote on her Web in Maui, Hawaii. She was named porter. She wondered whether she Orthodontist among our dental care services. site. '1 had 200 recipes due for one of the Top Ten Rising Star could ranvince him to switch. 'Getting Thin' and another 75 for Chefe by John Mariani. She also "Or maybe hell convert me," 32280 Five Mile Road a show I was working on for the worked with Judy Rodgers at Zuni she said. Food Network (Cooking Thin withCafe . Kathleen Daelemans)" Ibis summer she will be shoot• Observer & Eccentric | Thursday. April 24,2008 BELIEFS & VALUES www.hometownfife.com recognizes Lutheran layman of year BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN in Macomb Township, the of Mortuary Science. As a how I live my life. You have to past president and annual OBSERVER STAFF WRITER cemeteries have given more licensed funeral director and do the right thing. It's sort of banquet chairman. Over the than $500,000 to organi• later as general manager of an acronym for the kids today years they've met at Carl's Chop Tom Habitz admits to having zations such as Lutheran both Glen Eden cemeteries, (who wear the bracelets) What House and Historic Trinity tears in his eyes after receiving Seminaries, Lutheran High he has comforted families and Would Jesus Do. It's true." Lutheran. Today there are a phone call that he was select• School Association, Concordia helped them through their Habitz's sons, Tom Jr., and nearly 200 members in the tri- ed as 2008 Lutheran Layman University in Ann Arbor, and grief for more than 28 years. Brent, will both speak at the county area. Habitz joined the of the Year by the Lutheran Lutheran Child and Family "It's my Christian responsi• banquet as will Halboth. Wife club two years ago. Luncheon Club of Metro Services over the last 10 years. bility. It's not just about earn• Linda will be in attendance as "We're made up of Lutheran Detroit. The 58-year old Novi He is a member of the chamber ing a living for me. It's about well as stepchildren Gordie, church members who end man celebrates his award at a of commerce in Livonia and giving back to my community Brandon and Meaghan Engel. up doing a lot of work in the banquet Sunday, April 27, at Macomb, and recently volun• and church" said Habitz who "I'm very humbled," said church they're a member of, the Ukrainian Cultural Center teered through Livonia for the was nominated for the honor Habitz. "The award has been dedicated people who want Tom Habitz has been selected the in Warren. Here 2 There program of busi• by Rev. Victor Halboth Jr. of given out since mid 1950. Even to serve where they can, 2008 Lutheran Layman of the Year Habitz was recognized ness professionals who speak to Grace Lutheran Church in now there were more deserving sometimes within a mis• by the Lutheran Luncheon Club of for his lifetime of service to students in public high schools Redford. people. It's a highlight of my sion, sometimes active within Metro Detroit. the community and Grace about their careers. "Something that has focused life to be honored by my peers." their church," said Fischer of Lutheran Church in Redford Habitz was born and me my whole life is a verse Founded in 1948, the Macomb Township. "They're where he serves on the board raised by Lutheran parents from the book of Isaiah, if you Lutheran Luncheon Club of selected with a formula after level of attributes of service to of elders and as a communion in Dearborn and attended believe in Lord Jesus Christ he Metro Detroit was organized eliciting nominations from the community and his church. assistant and lay reader. Under Emmanuel Lutheran School, will walk with you your entire by a group of laymen who church and club members. We We want a well rounded indi• his management of Glen Eden Lutheran High School West, life through the good and bad worked in downtown Detroit weigh various attributes and vidual." Lutheran Memorial Park in Valparaiso University, and times. Ultimately you will be and wanted to get together qualities and the board selects Livonia and Glen Eden East Wayne State University College with him every day. It affects for lunch, said Art Fischer, the winner who has the highest [email protected] | (734) 953-2145 RELIGION CALENDAR If you want to submit an item for Dearborn. Cail (313)336-3227. ognition of the need for furtherance clothes, shoes and purses, small May 3, at 11441 Hubbard, south of a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at St. the religion calendar, fax it to {734} of understanding and respect for appliances, books, kitchen stuff. Plymouth Road. Al) area Catholics Timothy Presbyterian Chruch, USA, 591-7279 or write: Religion Calendar, Hope United Methodist Church, other faiths, Rabbi Joshua Bennett, Proceeds go for church and district interested in receiving anointing 16700 Newburgh, Livonia. Call (734) Observer Newspapers, 36251 Southfield will join with Temple Israel, Temple Israel and the Rev. Carlyie mission projects. Call (313) 937-3170. should call (734) 261-1455, ext. 200, so 464-8844. Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline West BJoomfield, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Stewart, ill, Hope United Methodist Used book/media sale the church will be able to prepare for for an announcement to appear in the April 24, in a Seder at Temple Israel Church will continue the relation• Books. DVD's, CD's, & Videos at low the.people attending. ONGOING Thursday edition is noon Monday. to celebrate the freedom for African ship between the two congregations prices 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Spring fund-raiser Reformed Protestant services Americans and Jews. The event will and plan other shared events in the Apri! 26, at Our Lady of Good !0 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at The doctrines and teachings of solid, show that the two faiths share a his• future. Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, Reformed Protestantism are preached Spring rummage sale tory of slavery, and together they can Rummage safe North Territorial at Beck, Plymouth 321S. Ridge Road, south of Cherry by Rev. Sean Humpy 3:30 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, continue their pursuit for equality 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Township. Hill, Canton. A variety of vendors will at the Detroit Preaching Station of the April 24-25, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and freedom and live in a world where Redford Aldersgate United Methodist Rummage sale be displaying and selling products. Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), Saturday, April 26, in the hail at St. there is no racism, no anti-Semitism, Church, 10000 Beech Daly, two Books, clothes and lots of odds and No admission fee. Refreshments and at Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Joseph Parish, 16101 Rotunda Dr., no oppression,, and no bigotry. In rec• blocks south of Plymouth Road. Toys, ends 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April Bake Sale available. For information, Hill, corner of Ridge, Canton. For 26, at First United Methodist Church, call (734) 495-0035. information, call (734) 402-7186, send 6443 Merriman, Garden City. There Ladies night out e-mail to sean.humbyHiatt.net, or visit will be a bag sale at 12:45 p.m. Deadline is Monday, May 5, for tick• www.members.aol.com/rsiworship/ Bible meets Broadway ets to Ladies Night Out with Teresa detroit.html. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26, the Livonia . Tomeo, well-known syndicated talk- Sanskrit chanting Youth Choir and the St. Paul's Singers, show host and author, 6 p.m. Tuesday, An ongoing, weekly class taught under the direction of Pat Hutchison May 13, at the Italian-American by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. and April Toews, perform music from ' Banquet Center. 39200 Five Mile, Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Livonia. The event is sponsored by St. 11200 E. 11 Miie, Warren. No pre-regis- Roof, Into the Woods, Joseph and Michael the Archangel Parish. Tickets tration required. A free-will collection the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, $20, includes dinner and dessert. is taken at the session. For informa• and more, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Cash bar available. All area women tion, call (586) 353-2300 or visit www. Church, 27475 Five Miie, west of. are welcome. Call (734) 261-1455, ext. renaissanceunity.org. Inkster Road. For information, call Pat 207. Church schedule Hutchison at (248) 347-4134. The eve• Clothing bank Garden City Presbyterian Church ning begins at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing continues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship in the church's social hall where each Bank is open 10 a.m. to noon on the service with traditional hymns, scrip• group will offer a short performance. fourth Saturday of every month at ture readings and chorai music (fel• At 8 p.m., the choirs will move to the the church, 8775 Ronda Drive, south of JESSIE F. NEMETH JANET ALBERTA NELSON sanctuary for their general concert lowship follows). Youth Sunday Schooi April 22, 2008, age 93. Resident of Passed away on April 19, 2008 at her SCHUMAKER Joy, between Haggerty and Lilley. The and nursery care also available at which also features some Churchill Clothing Bank is open to everyone in the Plymouth area since 1.926. Home in St. Augustine, Florida. Mrs. Age 78, passed away April 17, 2008, High School alumni who have also 10 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 8:30 Empioyed in sales with Cadillac Nemeth was a native of Toronto, Chelsea, MI. Former resident of the community who is in need of new a.m. Informal gathering 6 p.m. every Drapery for over 25 years. Member of Canada and had lived in Redford Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills and been a part of the Livonia Youth Choir or like-new clothing. Donations are also . Sunday with scriptures and discussion the First Presbyterian Church of Township, Michigan for 63 years Royal Oak and most recently and/or St. Paul's. Tickets may be accepted. For information, call (734) Plymouth since 1926 and was very before becoming a resident of St. Chelsea, MI. Janet devoted her life to at the church on Middlebeit, one block purchased at thedoor for $3. Tickets 404-2480 or visit www.CantonCF.org. active in civic and church organiza• Augustine, Florida 5 years ago. raising her family. After her children for dinner and concert are $6 and south of Ford Rd. Call (734) 421-7620. tions. Beloved wife of the Jate David. Survived by her sons. Frank, David, were grown, during the 1990's she Bethany Suburban West Single Place Ministry Loving mother of Susan M. (George) and Robert; daughters, Beverly worked at the Auburn Hills Police available by calling (734) 422-1470 as Lind, Charles Mather and Kedzierski, Joan Hall and Carol Department, the Social Security soon as possible as seating for dinner Monthly Dance 8 p.m. to midnight Single Place Ministry continues to Balakrishnan Pappoo. Grandmother Keeler; 12 grandchildren and 12 Administration and the Royal Oak is limited. Saturday May 3, at St. Robert meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for of Ted Jacka and Michael (Debra) great-grandchildren. Visitation Fred Senior Center Her family was the Bellarmine, 27101 W,. Chicago at social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 Jacka. Great-grandmother of Joshua, Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), center of her life. Survived by her Pizza and movie night Inkster Rd., Redford. Cost $10. Doors p.m. program, at Firsf Presbyterian Nicholas and Nathaniel Jacka. Sister 36100 Five Mile Road (one mile west Children; Susan Kaminski (Pat), Joan open 7:30 PM. Call (734) 261-5716. of Margaret Jean Fradenburgh, David of Farmington Road) Livonia, Sunday. Chadde, Julie Schumaker (Kevin For adults with developmental dis• Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. Call Nichol and the iate Catherine Randall 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Dombkowski), and Janet Willard abilities 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Cinco de Mayo/Game Night 7:30-10 (248)349-0911 or visit www.single- and Christine Warner. Visitation from (Mark). Scott Schumaker (Marilyn) Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 34567 p.m. Friday May 9, at the Stlinus place.org. Cost is $5. 10am until time of Memorial Service and the late Mark Schumaker. And Seven Mile, between Farmington and Annex across from the doors of the Prince of Peace Church at 11am on Saturday, April 26, 2008 her grandchildren: Laurel and Logan Newburgh, Livonia. To reserve a spot Church. Call (734) 513-9479 or (313) from the First Presbyterian Church of Chadde, Chris and Elise Dombkoski, Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every Plymouth. 701 West Church Street, Brandon and Brooke Willard, contact Judy Cook at (248) 442-0307 996-8644. Cost will be either a snack, Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake Plymouth. In lieu of flowers donations Shannon Zitny and Hollie or [email protected] before dessert for at least 10 people or a Road and Green, West Bloomfield. suggested to the First Preshyterian Schumaker, and Jack, Max, Sam, and April 27. ' couple of large bottles of pop (regular Recovery, Inc.. is art international, Church. Share-your special thoughts Sarah Schumaker. Arrangements by: and diet) or $5 and we will supply the Irish festival non-profit, self-help community based and memories at schrader-howell.com A. J. Desmond & sons Funeral Home, paper products and the coffee.. 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI. Funeral 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Aprii 27, at the service organization that helps people Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30 a.m. Service was held on April 21, 2008. grounds of St. Patrick's Senior Center, with nervous and emotional disorders Interment: at Holy Sepulchre 58 Parsons, behind Orchestra! Hall. Saturday May 17, at Leon's 30149 Cemetery. Memorial Tributes may be Ford Rd., Garden City. All separated, reduce their suffering and improve Age 85, Farmington Hills, Ml, passed made to: Alzheimer's Association, Hundreds of Irish dancers, singers, their quality of life. Call Martha Paul at away April 21, 2008. Thayer-Rock musicians plus food, games, raffles. divorced and singles welcome; for Arbor Hospice, or UMRC Towsley details call (734) 513-9479. (248) 682-9362 or e-mail her at mar- Funeral Home, Farmington, MI Village Charitabe Fund. Proceeds go to St. Pat's center. Cail [email protected]. (313} 833-7080. Bethany Together Dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 31, Don Sunday services GARY B. McCOMBS ROBERT P. "Bob" NORTH Smart discipline. Hubert V.F.W. Hall 27345 Schoolcraft Come to hear about the love of Jesus PAULINE SIEWERT April 20, 2008. Age 62. Beloved hus• Age 69, a resident of Birmingham for Seminar for parents by Larry Kpenig, (1-96 service drive), east of Inkster Christ for you 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. band of Kristi. Loving father of Gary more than a decade, died April 19, April 19, 2008, age 82. Beloved wife author of the book Smart Discipline Rd.; Redford. Admission $15. For infor• Sundays at Faith Lutheran Church, 2008 at William Beaumont Hospital of the late Waldemar Loving mother of (Davinia) McCombs and Kelii 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the mation, call (586)264-0284. 30000 Five Mite, west of Middlebeit, (Matthew) Canales. Proud grandfa• after a short illness. He was born on Trudy (Steve) Siewert-Bhaerman. Rita sanctuary at St. Michael Lutheran ther of Noah, who says he was a great December 9, 1938 in Wakefield, H. (Dale Porter) Vaughn and Thorn • Livonia. For information, visit www. man, and Riley. Loving son of Mass. He grew up in Havana, Cuba (Karen)Siewert. Grandmother of Church, 7000 N. Sheldon, Canton. CostRummag e safe livonfaith.org. Bernard and the late Mary Lou. before the revolution, attending Rustin Samantha and Steven Siewert. Sister $10 before April 27, $12 at door. To 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, and 9 a.m.Ta i era* and strength classes Devoted brother of Michael (Donna) Academy there. He also attended of Lydia, Hilde and Lore and the iate pre-register, call (734) 459-3333 to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at First Wilbraham Academy (now Wilbrahatn Alfred and Erma, ail of Germany. Orchard United Methodist Church is hosting McCombs. Memorial visitation and Presbyterian Church, Birmingham. For services were held at McCabe Funeral and Mdnson Academy) in Wilbraham, Services were held Thursday, I lam at Seekers of spiritual intelligence a Tai Chi class 7-830 p.m. Mondays in the Home in Canton. In Heu of flowers MA. He receive a Bachelor of Aits the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home of Beacon Hiii Christian Church (Disciples information about donating, working, Mac at the church, 30450 Farmington Road, memorial contributions may be made degree from Colby College in Plymouth. Share your special thoughts of Christ) explores the multi-faceted or shopping, call the church at (248) Farmington Hills The cost per class is $10 or Waterville, Maine in 1956. Mr. North to First United Methodist Church of and memories at: theme of spiritual intelligence during 644-2040, visit http://fpcbirmingham. $40 prepaid for five classes. Belleville. spent 33 years working for General schrader-howell .com Motors in several positions starling in the 1 p.m. Sunday worship service in org/RummageSale, or send e-maii to The strength class takes place 930-1030 starting in New York. Fluent in both Aprif at St. Michael Lutheran Church [email protected]. am. Monday and Wednesday. Cost is $5 per Spanish and English, he tiien worked HELEN VENTURA Chapel, 7000 N. Sheldon, south of Father Kern award dinner dass. Drops in welcome. For information, for GM in Venezuela from 1963 - Warren, Canton (enter through the Passed away April 18, 2008 at tire age 1967, where he met and married OBITUARY^ In honor of the Rev. Clement Kern call (248) 626-3620 or visit www.orchar- of 93; formerly of Farmington Hills. Cheryl Kay Neal of Flint, Mich. GM south double doors next to the piay Thursday, May 8 (6 p.m. reception and dumc.org. Helen was preceded in death by her moved Mr. North to Chile from 1967 POLICY > area) For information, call (313) 402- silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner.B p.m.' Church offerings husband Leo Ventura in 19S2. She is - 1969 and then back to Venezuela Thefirst fiv e "billed" lines of an 6°00 or (313) 806-PRAY, send e-mail to award ceremony). Tickets $100. For Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday wor• survived by her daughters Barbara (the from 1970 - 1978. Still with GM, Mr. beaconhillccdoc@ao!.com. late Joseph) Ciaramitaro and Vivian North moved back to the Detroit area, obituary are published at no cost. information and reservations„call ship is at 10 a.m, Wednesday bible classes (the late Philip) Cohen; grandchildren settling first in Franklin and finally in All additional lines will be Vacation Bible School (248)666-1194. " (child through adult) at 7 p.m. Youth outings Jennifer Fishera, Dean Ciaramitaro, Birmingham. He took early retirement charged at $4 per line. You may Registration began April 7 for Holy Ghost Outpouring held monthly. The senior group (age 50 place a picture of your loved one Alyssa Johnson, Tamara Ciaramitaro, and opened his own translation and Vacation Bible School to run July 14- 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, May 8-9 (no . plus) has lunch together every month. Stephanie Ciaramitaro, - Ida Marie relocation consulting company. for an additional cost of only $6. (Jim) Rogers and Kristin {Thomas) Siboney Inc., helping companies like Symbolic emblems may be 18, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, charge), Prayer Breakfast 9:30 a.m. The men get together for breakfast the Cohen-Toth, Gregory Cohen and Jason GM and Daimler-Chrysler smoothly included at no cost (example: 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. Call (734) May 10, at Marriott Southfield, 27033 first Saturday of the month plus we offer Cohen. Helen is also survived by her move employees from South America American Flags, religious 464-0211. . Northwestern ($30 with Prophetess choir practice for all singers. Alt visitors great-grandchildren Angela, Sierra, and Mexico to the Detroit area. Mr. symbols, etc.) Dianne Palmer). Call (313) 438-1177 or welcome. The church is at 11771 Newburgh Hannah and James. A Memorial Mass North continued to provide these serv• UPCOMING was held on Monday, April 21,2008 at ices'until his recent illness. Mr. North www.newwineglory.org. - at Plymouth Road, Livonia. Call (734) 464- 11:00 a.m. from St. Clare of Assiss was a" , strong supporter of the Deadlines: Bucket fillers Evening of evangelization 0990fordetails. . Catholic Church in Farmington Hills. Birmingham. Community House, the Author Carol McCloud visits 7-9:30 The Archdiocese of Detroit's Office for Church services Inurnment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Kirk in the Hills Singles Club and the Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday p.m. Friday, May 2, at St. Aidan Parish, Evangelization continues its evening Want a unique church experience? Join in Memorial contributions may be made Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He also Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday to the American Heart Association. served on the Bn'mmgham Jazz 17500 Farmington Rd., north of Six series 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for a service Reflections may be shared by visiting: Festival Committee, often^ escorting Obituaries received after these dBadftoes Mile, Livonia. Elementary age, parents St. Michael the ArchangelChurch, that will lift your entire family, but be www.sparksgriffin.com Spanish speaking musicians ..while will be placed in the next available issue. welcome to learn how to carry an 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd., prepared for what will happen after just they were here. Mr. North is survived invisible bucket to be filled with kind• Livonia. All interested Catholics wel• by his son, Scott North (Rachel), his" one service at Riverside Park Church of e-mail your obft to ness. Admission $2 or one canned ' come. Call (734)261-1455. Ext. 200. IRVING R. GRENKE brother John B. North, Jr., sister Janet oeobits^iometownlife.com God, 1T771 Newburgh (corner of Plymouth Age 59, April 19, 2008. Beloved hus• Tompkins (Ken) and by his grand• good. To RSVP, send e-mail to jackie® Choir concert Road), Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 for or fax. to: band of Diane. Dear father of daughter Madeleine North, 5, who lahtinen.org. For more information, Michigan Lutheran Seminary Concert . information. Amanda (Douglas) Walker, Jackie, wants everyone to know she will miss Attn: Obits do Charolette Wilson visit www.staidanlivonia.org. Choir perform 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May Thursday fellowship dinner Cory, Bradley and Todd. Papa of him very much. Mr. North is also sur• 734-953-2232 Mass of anointing 11, at Lola Park Lutheran Church, Torn, Brittani, William and Joey. vived by his cherished companion of for more information cati: All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners catered Predeceased by his brother David. five years, Kathleen "Kitty" Walters. St. Michael the'Archangel Church" 14750 Kinioch, Redford. No admission. • byThe.Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro, at Memorial service and eulogies Friday Charolette Wilson Survived by siblings Mary (William) 734-953-2070 of Livonia invites all area Catholics A freewill offering wilt be.received. St. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. DeVier, Duane (Mary), Anne 3pm at the Birmingham Community The concert is open to the public. For or Liz Keiser recovering from a serious illness, Six Mile, Redford. Cost is $6. Call (313) Camerella and sister-in-law Trish. House, 280 S. Bates St. (248) 644- details, call (313) 532-8655. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, 5832, followed by a memorial recep• 734-953-2067 facing surgery, or suffering from a 534-7730. nieces and nephews. Funeral Services tion until 5pm. A.J. Desmond & Sons or Ml ires chronic health condition Jo attend Spring rummage sale (248) 362-2500. View obituary and were Tuesday April 22 at Santeiu and 166-818-7653 J the special Mass 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 16, and 9 Please see CALENDAR, D5 Son Funeral Home, interment at share memories at: Great I^akes National Cemetery. www.DesmondFuneraIHome.com asktor Char or Liz J/% 6E0BS1896? g££/M www.iiometowniife.com BELIEFS & VALUES Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 24,2008 (*) series called H20 starting 6:30 p.m. 0 to 100. The group meets 9:30 a.m. CALENDAR Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church of • Tuesdays (began Jan. 8). Both groups Prayer breakfast features Michael Card FROM PAGE D4 Christ, 35475 five Mile, Livonia. Call meet in ,the convent basement meet• (734) 464-6722. The group is open ing room. Women of all ages and Christian singer, composer, author his music throughout his spoken mes- Thrift store to men and women who would like to faiths welcome. There is a $60 charge and radio host Michael Card will be the Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and review the basic teachings of Jesus for materials, but no woman will be speaker Thursday, May 15, at the Livonia "It is out Of community the gospel Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. who claimed to be living water. turned away because of inability to Community Prayer Breakfast. really comes to life," said Card, on his James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Couple prayer series pay. Register by calling (734) 261-1455^ The deadline to buy tickets is Friday, Web site. Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. St. Colette Church. 17600 Newburgh,' Ext. 207 or online at www.endowonline. May 2. . "What greater event is there to attend, Tai Chi class Livonia, is offering a Couple Prayer com. St. Michael's complex is at 11441 In a career that spans 25 years, Card than one bringing all segments of the Orchard United Methodist Church, - Series (www.coupleprayer.org) for mar• Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, has recorded more than 20 albums, community together to share a meal and 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington ried or engaged couple, began 7-9 p.m. Livonia. written 19 No. 1 singles, authored or be inspired by a message of hope," said Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam Friday, Jan. 4, in the Activity Center ENDOW co-authored more than a dozen books Ken McMullen, prayer breakfast chair• Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This meditative Hall. For registration information, call Educating on the Nature and Dignity of including Gold Medallion Book Award man and senior communications special• form of Martial Arts is great for reduc• Mary Ellen at (734) 464-4435. Women sessions 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, to winner .4 Sacred Sorrow, and hosted two ist for Livonia Public Schools. ing stress and is great for over-alf ENDOW March 6, (explores Pope John Paul ll's radio programs. The 34th annual Livonia Community health memory and balance. Everyone St. Michael the Archangel Parish of . Mulieris Dignitatem - On the Dignity Card's most famous song is ElShaddai, Prayer Breakfast is scheduled 7:15-9 is welcome from beginning to experi• Livonia hosts two different sessions and Vocation of Women), in Bixmai Hall which was recorded by Amy Grant as a.m. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Tickets are enced participants at any time. Classes of the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW church building at St. Aidan Catholic well as by Card. Card's Heal Our Land $15 for adults and $10 for students and began 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 14, and continue program, a continuing women's study Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. was commissioned as the 1993 National include a full breakfast and program. every Monday thereafter. Cost per group focused on the dignity of women Second session is 7-9 p.m. Mondays to Day of Prayer's theme song. Tables of 10 are available. class depends on number of partici- of all ages and faiths. Based on Pope March 3, (explores Pope John Paul ll's This year's program, "A Morning Song pants.For information or to reserve John Paul ll's Letter to Women, the Letter to Women), in conference room with Michael Card," begins at 7:15 a.m. in For ticket information, call Sally Butler at (248) 476- your space, call (248) 7QH587 or (248) group meets 9:30 a.m. Thursdays • in parish office. Registration required • the Laurel Manor Special Events Center, 9427, or e-mail [email protected] 626-3620. Visit www.orchardumc.org {began Jan. 10). The second session is for both sessions. $60 for materials for 39000 Schoolcraft Road. by May 2. Read more about the Livonia Community for updates. called Different Times, Abiding Dignity each session. Contact Michele Schmidt Card, best known for folk-style melo• Prayer Breakfast at www.fivon ia prayerb rea kfast. Living Water series and deals with a woman's inherent at (734) 367-0353 or send e-mail to dies and instrumentation with lyrics that org. For more on Card go to www.michaelcard.com. Mark McGiivrey leads a 10-week video dignity at all stages of her life from [email protected]. draw on the Bible, is expected to weave For music performances, see Card on YouTube.com. 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Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 IV Worship Service Worship Service "Vacancy Pastor - Rev. Carl Rockrar 23310 Jov Road • Bedford, Michigan First United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph « (313) 53T2121 Sunday Worship and 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Mass Schedule: A of Plymouth Sunday School and Children's Church W"~ 45201 nortii Territorial Road Sunday School 10:45 Mrst Fri. 7*0 p.m. W (West of Sheldon Road) Education Hour a.m. First Sat. 11:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Christian School " % (734) 453-5280 Rev. Marsha M. Woolley Pre-Kirwtergarteri-8rri Grade Sun. Masses 7:30 & IfcOO turn. 11:00 a.m. Traditional NutseryProvktei For more information call Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass I www.pfumc.org Visit our website: www.nawburgumc.org The Dev. Timothy ft Ha&oth, Senior pastor Child Care provided for all services 313-937-2233 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions The Rev. Dr. Meter F. Halboth, Assistant Paste Tuesdays at 7:00 KM. Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups sIUNfH-IMl NON PKLsl^lFRIAN EVANMIICAL Risen Christ Luthei.m St Genevieve Roman Catholic Churcr David W. Martin, Pastor St. Genevieve School - PreK-8 UlUMNT (ISM PRfsKMrRlAN 46350 Ann Arbor Road • Plym 29015 Jamison • Lrvonia * 734-427-5220 11 Mil»- W. ofbiu-ldOHS (East of Middlebelt, between 5 Miie & Jeffries) (734) 453-5252 MASS: lues. 7 p, Wed., Thurs. 9 a, Worship 8:15 & 10:45 Sat. 4p, Sun 11a Cherry Hill Seventh-day Sunday School 9:30 i. St Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adventist Church PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) Adult Bible Study 9:30 WARD Care 32765 Lyndon • Uvonia • 734-522-1616 MMUNITY CHITRC Nursery Available 3H44 Cherry H/H, Garden Citv. Ml 4813a 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml EmngeScd Prtsbyitrian Churn (beitveen Roads) www. risenchrist. info M&rimw & Farmington (1 block west of Venoy) Phone: 734-514-0860 (between Mernman & Farmington Hers.) MASS: Mon. 8:30 a. Fri. 8:30 a, ^*«<-» (734)422-0494 Sat. 6 p. Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Casual, Contemporary, 40000 Six Mile Road Meetings on Saturdays for: Excellent Children's »* 111 '•fr vimiiffl.tosedalegardens.org Early Morning Bible & Health Closs-8 a.m. ™ ^nj? „ Chapel Worship Service "justwestof1-275" Worship Service-English-9.30 a.m. Program » ((llm 4 9:00 am Bible Studies English & Spanish Traditional Service Northville, MI Meets at Franklin H in LlilHEJtAN-fih'KO < HPKUIISOI (All Ages) 1 !:0D a.m. .S. 24R-3'v4-7400 Wednesdays: Livonia on Joy Road WE WELCOME FULLSERVICI iRCH P Hit NA7AKIM Prayer Meeting-7 p m. Between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads) Ir.ulilKMi,,] Vwn ship I- at 10:00 a.m. l'» JO \ M 734-425-1174 E Join us for coffee, bagels and ( nilli III]>• M.li \ WuNll|) ST. PAUL'S V. 1 J.IHH-S *>n-thvteriaia 1 donufs drfer the service/ 'j no \ \| CHURCH & SCHOOL PLYMOUTH CHURCH l.lll.TI II (ISA I OF THE NAZARENE ' i Rd. 1 17810 FARMINGTON ROAD,.; 45801 W. 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Evening Testimo ay Meeting 7:30 p.m. "leading Room located at church Saturday 82*0 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Timothy Lutheran Chu A Reconciling in I tettowsftif Presbyterian Church (Between Ann 1 Sunday School; 930 a.m. • Worship: 10:^0 a.m. •91 Axbc' '"" " '—• m Livonia « Pastor Dr. Jimmy McGuire Jill Heg J'or \ (Kicch Wnvi ••>; \ tJi;*n^* ii mitn'ma1 KM; refill ihu^ IIMLI^L -r. *,n- ilii 4 >• v. \.' miiu Iliirl I)< >.>.'i-2 i.i.'i llu" Vrirfaj bi-foi** pn^'iratioil. To ntail oopy: The Observer & K^eentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150 or Fax to (734) *>53-S OEOBS914SO 06 (*> Observer S Eccentric [ Thursday. April 24,2008 www.tiometownlife.com Lost — back w. < on tonight liar It! Mountain Prints Mother's Day handprint Dew Roll charms at Haig's Jewelers at Ronin, . DON'T Wear Its in Rochester Royal Oak Overplucked eyebrows Heartsick by Chelsea Cain Mint Juleps Kick its in honor Bare feet in the grass! of the CM it! . Kentucky Dan in Real Life Derby Ms 111 A colorful handbag C0U8TESY OF T.J.MAXX Wensdy Von Buskirk. Features Editor (734) 953-2019 [email protected] They Might Be Giants See ill Here Come the 123s Mamapazooza Detroit '08,2 Baby Mama p.m. May 3 at the Detroit Zoo Nordstrom opens to much fanfare in Macomb BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CAS0LA aren't available elsewhere. OSE STAFF WRITER According to Erin Bell, senior trainer with MAC Cosmetics, Mi* visit From free-flowing cham• an ultra-shiny new addi• pagne to the scent of designer tion, Dazzleglass, is available perfume, the.opening gala exclusively for Nordstrom at for Nordstrom at the Mall Partridge Creek and won't hit at Partridge Creek proved other MAC shelves until May 1. Soks Somerset to be a posh affair. On April In Accessories, a virtual 16, patrons flooded into the wall of sunglasses is sure to BY WENSDY VON BUSKIRK 118,000-square-foot store for catch anyone's eye from the a first look at fashions and the OSE STAFF WRITER north entrance. It's stocked sparkling two-level interior. with sleek Michael Kors styles, Mark Badgley and James Mischka made The event was organized to signature Pucci patterns, huge a whirlwind trip to Detroit last week, benefit both the Barbara Ann jeweled Jimmy Choos, and per• accompanied by their tiny white papil- Karmanos Cancer Institute haps the most extravagant — a lon dog Buck. The famed fashion design• and Henry Ford Macomb pair of Michele shades com• ers were guests of honor at "Mothers, Hospitals. It featured live plete with 108 diamonds. music on both floors — with Daughters, Sisters & Friends" at Saks Jessica Lavin, manager the band Intrigue perform• Fifth Avenue in Troy, an annual event of Fashion Accessories and ing on the first floor and DJ Hosiery at the store, didn't designed to raise money for breast cancer John Grammatis spinning in research. BADGLEY MISCHKA ONLINE mind modeling whimsical the Fashion Lounge upstairs. headbands, like those accented As Buck lounged backstage in the Fifth For a photo gallery of Badgley Mischka's Rather than displaying the Avenue Club, Badgley Mischka presented a with butterfly details by visit to Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy, visit season's best on a traditional Natasha. She called attention glamorous runway show that encompassed runway, organizers carefully their spring Platinum collection, as well as .www.hometownlife.com. to belts ranging from skinny placed models on pedestals styles that wrap twice around gowns from their primary couture line. throughout the store. The The clothing ranged from flirty cocktail mine the closets of Adelman, her mother the waist to wide ones with fashion vignettes essentially hefty jeweled buckles. The dresses to diaphanous gowns, made from Miriam Ferber and sister, Shari Kaufman; brought mannequins to life. Royal Oak resident was antici• sometimes surprising fabrics and replete for the best Badgley Mischka pieces to dis• play. "It was sort of a retrospective." pating the official opening, with the duo's signature embellishment The fully-stocked fashion April 18, and said the outdoor which included beads, sequins and even The following day at Saks, Badgley and retailer showed signs of sum• mall was sure to draw in more bells. Mischka signed fragrance bottles, greeted mer throughout, boasting PHOTOS BY JOHN STORMZAND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER customers as the weather The pair said they are often inspired by guests and made a modest appearance on vibrant colors in every depart• warms. their extensive travels. Mark Badgley (left, in Gucci) and James Mishka inth e runway to close their show. ment. In Nordstrom's sprawl• Their latest fragrance, Heurs de Nuit, YSL, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Troy. "We're always surprised how close ing shoe department, bright On the second floor, the Via captures a trip to Angoa, India. Detroit is to Manhattan," Badgley said. "It citrus tones were plentiful C department featured design• "We visited a moon garden full of noc• takes no time at all to get here." as were jeweled sandals and er labels fit for a celebutante. flirty wedges. Jewelry displays turnal plants, jasmine, mostly white MOST muses in Mick Jagger's ex-wives. Badgley and Mischka said they are Names like Tracy Reese and soms," said Badgley. "We had never experi• "It's a bit of a '70s inspiration. We love looking forward to launching their shined with Mue crystals and Anna Sui — both Michigan enced that before. It was so gorgeous." the way they put themselves together, they home collection this fall, as well as a dia• showed hints of kitsch like natives — figured prominently, "Spooky too, which was kind of fun," were edgy," Badgley said. "We took Park mond collection, which will debut in Las Betsey Johnson bangle brace• as did Alexander Wang and Mischka added. Avenue out of it." Vegas. lets in pink or white, with tiny Rag & Bone. black polka-dots. Staying at Hotel Bel Air in Beverly Hills, Here, Badgley and Mischka started Before they left Detroit, they signed a Virtually every designer they watched old Grace Kelley movies, their visit with a private dinner party at sketch, which was raffled off for charity. The store's center aisles offered up a cropped trench which informed their latest cruise collec- the Bloomfield Hills home of Annette Event chair Shari Kaufman thanked featured long, lavish buffets this season and jewels stud• tion. Adelman, where they arrived to find her friends for coming to the show to con• catered by Opus One, while ded their way onto everything And the pair recently staged their first Badgley Mischka gowns dating back a tribute to Henry Ford West Bloomfield bartenders behind the store's — including a classic white show during London Fashion Week. decade on exhibit around the dining room. Hospital, and gave a nod to Badgley Ebar slung chic cocktails all sleeveless shirt by Vera Wang "It was really great to dress a whole new "When they walked in, Mark broke out Mischka. night long. Lavender Label. customer base" Badgley said. in a huge smile " said Ken Dewey, direc• "They've helped me through so many Nearby, cosmetics experts, For Fall/Winter 2008/09, they found tor of the Fifth Avenue Club, who helped fabulous events," she said. touted products so new, some scasola@hometown!ife.com | (248) 901-2567 Kensie, shown Parisian's new department targets fashion-forward here, is one of four young BY WENSDY VON BUSKIRK PARISIAN LAUREL PARK and yet it's more multi-useful. who pay attention to what's in. contemporary OSE STAFF WRITER There's some jackets in great This spring and summer, that women's PLACE EVENTS colors, with cute ornamenta• means high-waisted skirts, clothing lines now offered When it comes to fashion, it's One Philosophy Launch Party tion," she said. 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