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Face It! Signature facials from City trashes bag collection program three local spas Tills week In PINK BY TONY BRUSCATO waste collection, said City Manager Paul menting the cost of the bag tag program, “I was concerned about the cost of STAFF WRITER Sincock Sometime next summer, every which costs the city $2 25 per bag He trash collecting going up, no matter home m the city will be delivered a 65- said ‘other revenue sources help make which system we use, said The city of Plymouth’s bag tag trash gallon container up the difference” to keep the city from Commissioner Michele Potter “I look at collection program will be eliminated The cost will be billed to individual losing money it as a user fee that is being passed on by next summer, and trash collection rates homeowners, probably on their water Residents will not have to purchase Republic Waste will increase bills,” he said We haven’t determined, the 65-gallon cans, which will be distrib­ “When this was initially presented to The city commission has approved yet, exactly how it will be billed uted by Republic us last year, it was presented as saving switching from the current program - in Smcock said while the city will discon­ “When we did a pilot program a cou­ the company money, and th a t savings which a resident pays $150 for every tinue selling bag tags, residents will still ple of summers ago, 85 percent of the would be passed along to the city,” she bag placed at the curb for pickup on col­ be able to purchase city trash bags residents indicated they loved the pro­ said “I m not seeing that happening C a fe o p e n s lection day - to one m which Republic ‘ Residents will still have the option of gram , said Smcock Sincock said compost and recycling The long-awaited Waste Services provides 65-gallon buck­ using city trash bags, and also be able to City commissioners had been con­ pickups will rem ain the same Compass Cafe, the giant ets for its trash collection program opt out of the can program if they cerned about increasing solid waste dis­ We’ll still have recycling in the red children s playscape and As a result, the fee structure will also desire, Sincock said ‘ The bags currently posal rates, which m ight be viewed as a bin, leaf pickup and Christmas tree pick­ cafe in the former bank be changed cost $150, but I anticipate they will go tax hike after residents turned down a up,” he said building at the corner of “The trash can program is $1 85 a up to about $2 30 each city-wide millage increase in November Main and Penniman, is week, or $96 a year, to handle solid Smcock said the city has been supple­ 2003 tbruscato@oe homecomm net j (734) 459 2700 expected to be open Monday Owner John Kim said the cafe opening will be delayed because he s still waiting for the Wayne Doubt remains County Heath Department to approve plans However, the giant playscape will be ready for kids of all ages 'We plan to open the after governor playscape from 8 a m to 8 p m every day and will open the kitchen as soon we can get the proper approvals,' said Kim flunks MEAP The cost will be $6 per child with adults - who are allowed in the playscape - free Teachers wonder if merit 'I've been in It and its lots of fun " said Kim who has already tested' the playscape with his BY y'/^USCATO two boys, who are 5 and STAFF T R 7 years old As Gov Jennifer Granholm this week signed leg­ Coming Home Dance islation that replaces the high school Michigan Salem Student Council, Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests with National Honor Society a college entrance type exam, some Plymouth- Salem Football and WSDP PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Canton Schools eda ators have their doubts the new are sponsoring the Charlie Schmidt and Adam Covington take food to waiting customers in their new restaurant the Burger Spot on Forest Avenue in test is the answer Coming Home Dance on downtown Plymouth Granholm said the Michigan Ment Exam which Saturday Jan 29 at the will initially be given m the 2006 2007 school year Salem cafeteria is expected to help teachers better understand what Proceeds from the students have learned in the classroom and identify dance will go to some of the progress students will need to ensure success m the sponsoring groups college and the 21st century workplace and a few additional “To create a sti ong economy and good jobs, we charities Cooking up a dream need to reach our goal Organizers are looking of doubling the number 'All the state benchmarks for a few dedicated par­ of college graduates m ents to serve as chaper­ Michigan, Granholm are designed to be ones The dance takes Salem grads hope burgers hit the 'Spot' said “We know the place 8-11 p m , with m ore you learn, the tested on the MEAP, and chaperones needed by m ore you earn, and this 7 30pm BY TONY BRUSCATO new exam will help high this ACT test in not Anyone wishing to help STAFF WRITER school students gam the can contact WSDP gener­ knowledge and skills al manager Bill Keith via Salem H igh School graduates they need to succeed in aligned directly with e-mail at Adam Covington and Charlie college and the work­ keithb@pccs k12 mt us or Schmidt - co-owners of the new place This new exam our curriculum.' by phone at (734) 416- Burger Spot m downtown sends the message that 7732 Plymouth - didn’t know each other we expect every student Pat Barry m high school After graduating in will continue their edu­ Salem English teacher Familiar face 1998, though, the two became close cation beyond high The familiar face driv­ fhends while attending the School school ing a Municipal Services of Hospitality Business at Michigan The Michigan M ent Exam - which is expected to Department snow plow State University be the same as the ACT college entrance exam - will Thursday morning was It was there the two dreamed of test college readiness m English, mathematics, none other than City someday opening their own restau­ reading and science The exam will also have a Manager Paul Smcock rant That seemed a long time away social studies component As a result of the city's as the two traveled the country fol­ Cindy Burnstem, a 31-year English teacher at reduction in MSD staff, lowing graduation, working 80-90 Salem High School, isn’t sure the new test will give Sincock spent from 6 hours a week for Levy Restaurants, the same type of results the current MEAP tests are am to 12 30 pm helping a company which serves food and giving educators crews clear city streets beverages at sports and entertain­ The English MEAP is more application,” said of this week's snow ment venues, including Ford Field Burnstem You re reading a section, trying to find storm m Detroit out if you understand and can converse about it, "The guys needed relief “We loved the company and what Adam Covington and Charlie Schmidt co-owners of the Burger Spot are both natives of and have reaction to it Real life situations because they d been their values stood for, but we were the Plymouth-Canton area who figured the success of past restaurants bodes well for ‘The ACT has students deciding between a semi­ working around the putting in a lot of hours,” said their new endeavor colon and a comma m some kind of text situation,” clock,’ said Smcock, who Covington ‘Why do this when we she said, which is much farther removed than what early in his iong career could put m thp same amount of downtown Plymouth events at Ford Field, so he m ade a most people experience m daily life worked and ran the tim e for ourselves We always “I talked to Charlie that night stop to look at Bistro 555 in Burnstem said she and two of her colleagues department talked about it” about it, said Covington, “and I W estchester Square on Forest looked at the questions on the English portion of Sincock said he hadn’t The change in fate came when called on the way to work one Street the ACT driven a snow plow since Covington, working in San Antonio m orning ‘I thought there were some 2000 "I didn’t hit any­ at the time, saw an Internet ad Schmidt was m Chicago at the thing/' he said looking to sell a restaurant m time, but had plans to work a few PLEASE SEE BURGER SP0T,A6 PLEASE SEE TESTS, A6 Local residents take winter storm in stride Coming Thursday in Filter Ice sculptures are way BY JULIE BROWN m uch as possible” from her new to work and don t have to get league who couldn t m ake it m STAFF WRITER Florida room, built a year ago out on the freeways, said Phyllis to work As long as roads are cool See foryourself^at December, grading papers and Redfern, receptionist in the clear and people drive sensibly, tiie 23rd Annual Some people think broadcast doing housework “I’m enjoying clerks office for Canton she said, all goes well Plymouth International reports of dire weather predic­ today / Township She live? nearby in Moving cars off streets to Ice Sculpture tions are exaggerated, and The phone chain at EasJ/in Canton allow snowplow access is also Spectacular Jan 1723 Elame Bain of Plymouth which staffers notify each other She agreed sometimes broad­ important, Redfern added But Township is among them of school closings, went into cast reports are exaggerated ‘It you m ight ask me this after ‘There s nothing to cope with effect early Thursday Bain heard wasn t that bad, Redfern said of we’ve had a good 12- to 15-mch It’s Michigan, it’s winter,” said an Amen when she called her her short drive snowfall INDEX Bain, an eighth-grade English Shes a Michigan native and next person, and said sleep could Snow showers and a daytime Apartments E2 Obituaries B7 teacher at East Middle School continue that morning lived here m ost of her life, high of 29 degrees were predict­ Classified Index 02 Observer Life C1 She was home Thursday as Some people had to commute including 10 years m Traverse ed Thursday afternoon, aiding Crossword Puzzle D3 New Homes D1 Plymouth-Canton schools were Thursday, b u t not everyone had City as a kid “There, we have in the digging out from earlier For The Record A4 Real Estate D1 closed She and husband Don a long drive some real snow to deal with, snowfall More snow fell Health C8 Service Guide E3 m ade the best of their day It was a little slippery but not Redfern said Saturday however Jobs E5 Sports B1 She was admiring the view as bad I’m very glad I live so close Redfern only had one col­ jbrowndoe homecomm net | (248) 9012565 *2 (P) Observer & Eccentr c i Sunday January 9 2005 NEWS BRIEFS w w w honietow nlife.com

SUPER SUMMER baby boomers can expect of will feature Karin White Professional Studies at (734) this next step m life (soprano) and Thomas Petiet 432-5731 or fax (734) 432- The 16th annual Super Campbell will help partici­ (baritone), singers from the 5364 Sum m er for Kids A Camp & pants focus on the power to Comic Opera Guild of Ann Activities Fair offering one- tap their vast personal poten­ Arbor YM C A H O O PS stop shopping for interesting tial and make things different Prior to the performance, and stim ulating cam ps is set One lucky attendee will win a patrons will have the opportu­ The Plymouth YMCA is reg­ for Sunday, Feb 27, m the copy of The Sinatra Treasures nity to hear a special on-stage istering for youth basketball Birmingham Public Schools Intimate photos, mementos talk at 7 15 p m featuring leagues Corporate Training and and music from the Sinatra music director and conductor The boys’ travel league for Conference Center, 31301 family collection This book Nan Washburn Following the ages 12-14 and th e girls’ travel Evergreen, Beverly Hills and CD package will be offered performance patrons are wel­ league for ages 8-9 start Jan (behind Groves High School) as a free door pnze among pro­ come to stay for an Afterglow 10, while the co-ed basketball M ote th an 70 U S and gram participants reception The concert is sup­ league for ages 6-12 starst the Canadian Camps, both day and Registration is requested for ported by the Michigan w eek of Jan 18 New co-ed overnight, will be showcased at this free program, call (734) Council for Arts and Cultural league for ages 4-5 also starts th e event from 11 a m -3 p m 453-0750, Ext 4 Affairs, a partner agency of the the week of Jan 18 M any new cam ps will attend National Endowment for the this year, according to Elaine BLOOD DRIVE Arts YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION Sturnam, camp fair organizer Tickets are $18 for adults, In addition, new programs for The Plymouth post office $16 for children and seniors The City of Plymouth older children that include hosts a blood drive for the Tickets can be purchased in Recreation Department takes overnight travel programs, American Red Cross from 11 advance at the Summit on the spring youth soccer registra­ computer camps, sports a m t o 4 30 pm Thursday, Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, tion through the m onth of camps, and programs that Jan 13, at the main post office Canton, (734) 394-5460, or January during normal busi­ have a com m unity service on Beck Road two hours prior to the per­ ness hours 9 30 a m -4 30 component will be represent­ Appointments are encour­ formance at the Village pm Monday-Fnday ed aged, but walk-ms are also Theater box office, 50400 Fee for 6-U nder through 8- Admission is free In addi­ welcome Cherry Hill Road, Canton For Under divisions is $60 for city tion, high school and college For an appointment or more more information please con­ residents, $85 for non-residents Students interested m sum m er information, call Barb tact the office by phone at For 9-Under and older divi­ employment will also have the Mitchell, (734) 453-6111 (734) 451-2112, by fax at (734) Lighthouse lore sions, the fee is $65 for city resi­ opportunity to obtain valuable 451-3458, or by e-mail at An upcoming program at the Plymouth District Library will delight lighthouse dents, $95 for non-residents information MOZART PERFORMANCE info@orehestracanton org buffs on Tuesday, January 25 at 7pm Historian Wayne Sapulski will take The recreation departm ent The camp fair is presented participants on a one-hour slide show tour of 350 lighthouses found on the is located at the Plymouth by Elaine S Events and co­ On Saturday, Jan 15, GRIEF SUPPORT WORKSHOPS Great Lakes, like this one at Marblehead in Lake Erie Sapulski, who has Cultural Center, 525 Farmer sponsored by The Observer & Orchestra Canton presents personally visited all of these lighthouses, will conduct this fast-paced For more inform ation, call Eccentric Newspapers and The Mozart Effect with Nan W ard Presbyterian Church is presentation focusing on recent lighthouse restoration successes and those (734) 455-6620 Metro Parent Magazine Washburn conducting The sponsoring an eight-week grief still in need The Friends of the Plymouth District Library are sponsors of this concert takes place at 8 p m at workshop, From Grief to New free program and will provide refreshments Registration is requested, call OBEDIENCE CLASSES PROGRAMS FOR BOOMERS the Village Theater m Hope, beginning Jan 31 This (734) 453-0750, Ext 4 Canton free workshop is open to the Happy Hounds Dog Day Can Boomers do it Better? The Mozart Effect concert community and will be pre­ Care and the Pet Teacher will The Plymouth District Library allows the audience to enjoy sented by Cathy Clough of Attendees will be placed m demonstrate their professional offer puppy and adult basic will present this first program some of Mozart s most beloved Plymouth, director of New groups w ith others who have commitment and enhance obedience classes at Happy m its senes, "Taking Life m music all on one program Hope Center for Grief Support had sim ilar losses The work­ their career potential Hounds Dog Day Care in Stnde" at 7 p m Monday, Jan Featured works are Erne Each session will begin with shop will m eet for eight con­ Participants will receive Plymouth beginning Jan 12 11 Professor Ruth Campbell of Kleme Nachtmusik, Symphony a presentation about one secutive Monday nights from individual attention in a Wednesday classes will start the University of Michigan No 40, and several of the most aspect of grief followed by 7-8 45 p m at Ward Church group-learmng environment Jan 12, w ith Tuesday classes School of Social W ork will popular arias from his opera, small group participation led located at 6 Mile and Haggerty and will experience applica­ starting Jan 25 Puppy and share her thoughts on what The Magic Flute This concert by trained facilitators m Northville tion-based learning that adult dog classes are available For registration information includes critical thinking, either day Each class will run call Dorothy at Ward problem-solving skills develop­ six wefeks w ith a fee o f $125 Presbyterian Church at (248) ment, and real organizational Happy Hounds is located at 374-5966 For information case studies 673 s M ain For m ore infor­ CHILDREN'S O P EN H O U S E about other age and loss spe­ All nine class sessions m eet mation, visit the Web site at IIL.U'IXI-S^U POT Luck Di m n g r cific grief support groups on Saturdays from 9 30 a m -4 wwwhappyhoundsdaycare co H O U R Friday, Jan. 14*6 p m -8 pm offered by New Hope Center p m on the Livonia campus m or call (734) 459-DOGS for Grief Support, call (248) (36600 Schoolcraft Road) Licensed Day Care/Learnmg Center Tour Qur School! 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We until the organization is up SA) envision a robust future and running” for the areas junior players fol­ have a new name, new bylaws Denny Taylor, who has lowing a tumultuous 2004 served as the president of the season that was marred by off- and new board members. We successful Pnde fast-pitch soft- field turmoil ball program, said he didn t The youth sports commum also have a system of checks hesitate to volunteer as an ty m Canton and Plymouth interim board member when was jolted last year when a and balances in place that he heard about the formation three-month-long police inves­ of the new organization tigation revealed that Canton will prevent what happened You can either sit back and Community Junior complain about things and not Baseball/Softball Association with the old league.' do anything, or you can get president Harry Hill had involved in making things bet­ embezzled close to $169,000 Mike Gerou ter,’ Taylor said “I want to help from the league to pay for GCYBSA interim president § improve things and try to help gambling debts The games make sure things are done the went on as scheduled, but a right way It’s important that dark, ominous cloud hovered officers - president, vice presi­ this new organization gets the over the association dent, secretary and treasurer - parents’ and players’ confi­ Plymouth Township Police Sgt Jim Jarvis and community resource Officer Jamie Senkbeii demonstrated defensive Hill has since been convict­ and the other members of the dence back - but not just the tactics during a previous Citizens Police Academy The popular 10-week course returns Feb 17 ed and jailed, and the associa­ board, which will include at first year Every decision we tion was dissolved, creating a least one representative from make from this point on need for the GCYBSA, which Canton, Plymouth, Plymouth should be based on doing was developed by a group of Township and the Plymouth- tilings the light way Township cops offer academy Plymouth-Canton business, Canton Schools The interim board also athletic administration and In the beginning, we will includes Glen Potter, Dale educational leaders stagger the board members Ebelin, Betty Bloch, Steve BY BRAD KADRICH During the 10 weeks of ses­ lence and youth services ‘The kids m the Canton, terms, so they will serve either Nowak, Joe Deeg and Dave STAFF WRITER sions, students are introduced All but two sessions take Plymouth and Plymouth one , two- or three-year terms, Urquhart, all of whom have to the various aspects of place m the township hall com­ Tbwnship communities Gerou said We will also have extensive experience m youth Anyone wanting to get into departmental operations plex at Ann Arbor Road and deserve a lot more than they term limits, so that no board sports administration the next Citizens Police Classes include lectures and Lilley The weapons simulator were getting from the former member will be able to serve Phil LaJoy put Canton on Academy sponsored by the hands-on training, including is at Schoolcraft Colleges association,” said 35th District more than six years the national map for youth Plymouth Township Police the use of a firearm training Radchffe Center m Garden City Court Judge Mike Gerou, the Interim board member Ann- soccer,” Gerou said 1 d like to Departm ent needs to be quick simulator and defensive tactics and the criminal justice session GCYBSAs interim president Mane Carravallah, the Canton see this organization do the about it, because the popular scenario is at the 35th District Court on ‘ This is an entirely new organ Leisure Services recreation same for baseball in this area event is filling up fast Many graduates have also Plymouth Road ization, the former association coordinator, said the expertise The GCYBSA will offer T Some 20 people have already taken advantage of nde-alongs This is an opportunity for is defunct We have a new level of the individuals who Ball, baseball and softball signed up for the 10 week class, with officers, have asked lots of people who may not under­ name, new bylaws and new have helped build the founda­ teams for youths aged 4 18 designed by departm ent offi questions and have even stand the role of a police officer board members We also have tion of the new organization is who are residents of Plymouth, cials m 2002 to give residents a offered suggestions That s the or someone who may have a system of checks and bal­ impressive Plymouth Tbwnship or better understanding of what part Tidenngton likes complaints about police proce­ ances in place that will prevent “This is a great group of peo­ Canton and youths who their police officers do The I m looking for citizens to be dures to see things from the what happened with the old ple who have a tremendous attend school in the Plymouth class starts with its opening involved in the police depart­ police perspective, Officer league amount of experience and Canton school district address by Chief Tom ment, Tidenngton said 1 m Jamie Senkbeii said It s also I m very excited With our knowledge when it comes to a The GCYBSAs initial league Tidenngton and a tour of the looking for input from them, an avenue for the police depart­ area’s demographics, facilities project like this,’ she said A registration will be held 1-4 departm ent Feb 17 and feedback We want to make m ent to learn about the con­ and talent, there s no reason lot of these people heard about p m Sunday, Feb 6, at W e had two people from one them more aware of their cerns of the community mem­ this shouldnt be a vibrant all the negative things that Canton’s Summit on the Park particular neighborhood go department s responsibilities bers ’ association for our young base- were going on last year, and W e will also have registra­ through it and they went back And, if they can suggest better Sessions run 7-10 p m , and - ball and softball players they contacted our office and tion available every day at the and convinced several of their ways to do things, th at s cer­ there s room for about 25 stu­ An interim board of direc­ said, If you need help picking Summit during regular busi­ neighbors to sign up said tainly something we d take a dents, Senkbeii said tors will serve until the 2005 up the pieces, let me know ness hours after Feb 6 as well, Jam ie Senkbeii, the depart look at Registration forms are avail­ season ends, Gerou said At The most important thing Carravallah added ments community resource The sessions include patrol able under forms” on the that point elections will be is we re looking to the future Registration forms can also be officer who declined to say operations a K 9 demonstra townships Web site at held for the associations four and moving forward Players mailed m after Feb 6 what neighborhood Based on tion accident investigations www plymouthtwp org or at the evaluations w e re getting alcohol enforcement, the the front desk m the police back at the end of the sessions weapons sim ulator and a crimi departm ent we re getting very positive feed nal justice session Also mclud For more information call back from the residents ed are sessions on dom estic vio Senkbeii at (734) 354-3243

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TOR THE RECORD Plym outh w om an, other locals DEATHS FIRE RUNS Mam and Penmman, on Joy east of Haggerty and on Ann Arbor Trail w in trips in O & E, M LT contest * B The Plymouth Community Fire and Joel Danny Glenn Baske died Dec 30 Department responded to the fol­ ■ Wednesday, Dec 29 - downed Nancy Reimenschneider of and car rental) James Wellington Bushway III 58, lowing runs during the period from wires at Union and Church, residen­ Plymouth is the winner of a Weekly winners are of Westland died Dec 25 T \ Dec 29 Jan 4 tial rescue runs on Elmhurst and on seven-day trip for two to ■ Week 1 Cheryl Berling of ^ C ■ Tuesday Jan 4 - Residential Roosevelt, vehicle accident with Cancun courtesy of the Farm ington Hills Richard A Cassidy 72, of rescue runs on Newporte, on wash down at Ann Arbor Trail and Observer £2 Eccentric ■ Week 2 RekhaS Doshiof Davisburg died Jan 4 For the Record app§lrs in every Elmhurst, on Russett and on Sheldon Newspapers and Worry Free Farm ington Hills v»i arie Clark, 22 died Jan 4 edition of the Observers Eccentric Northville Road industrial rescue Vacations/MLT Vacations Inc ■ Week 3 Mary Urbanski o:fS N e w s p a p e r s run on Keel vehicle accident on CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR Reimenschneider was the Livonia Donald ramlich, 85 of Redford, Complete paid'ctoituaries can be Beck north of Powell grand prize winner of the word ■ Week 4 Peggy Hams of died Jan found inside today s Community Life ■ Monday Jan 3 - Residential State Rep John Stewart, (R-20th search travel contest which D etroit section in Passages on page C7 rescue runs on Burroughs, on 4 District) ended Dec 6 ■ Week 5 Romaine Leshuk David J Heister 43 died Dec 28 Fairground on Alpha on Sheridan ■ Email She wins airfare and hotel of Redford Township and on Deer Court johnstewart@house mi gov > J POLICE BLOTTER accommodations for two at the ■ Week 6 Shirley Evoe of Keith A Jones 21 of California, ■ Sunday Jan 2 - Residential ■ Phone (517) 373-3816 OMNI Cancun Hotel and Troy formerly of Redford died Parts is parts rescue runs on St Andrews and on State Sen Bruce Patterson (R-7th Villas in Mexico ■ Week 7 Julie Way of Emil Joseph, 90, died Dec 23 Someone cut through the chain’ Hartsough, rescue run at Plymouth District)* x Eight weekly winners each Canton Township / link fence surrounding Don Massey and Haggerty E-mail/sen^patterson@sen- will receive a three-day trip for ■ Week 8 N orah Cranston T Mary V Kenny of Westland, died Cadillac and targeted tires, rims ■ Saturday, Jan 1 - Single family ate m m K itfan /ia w two to Las Vegas (airfare, hotel of Westland » Jan 4 and audio systems The thief bro fire on Woodgrove, residential res­ Phone <(866) 262-7307 (toll- William 'Billy J Kirby 44 of ken a window and trashed the cue runs on Lochmoor on Eastside free) Livonia died Jan 4 inside of a Cadillac Escalade and on Mayflower U S Sen Carl Levin (D) broke into several unsecured vehi ■ Friday Dec 31 - Residential 269 Russell Senate Office Bldg City won't replace departing Stone- Hazel M Lasweli 86 of cies and tore out all the rescue runs on Marlowe on St Washington DC 21510 Farmington died Dec 25 audio/video equipment and left Andrews on Greenbriar, on Sheldon ■ E-mail The city of Plymouth is los­ Stone began h er career with-' * P several other cars up on blocks and on Green Vallef commercial senator@levm senate gov ing its Administrative Services Plymouth nearly 25 years ago '•a Robert Plantholt, 83, of Brookings witfetheir tires missing rescue runs on Ann Arbor Trail and ■ Phone (202) 224-1388 director Carol Stone, 45, will as secretary to the human Ore died Dec 27 Stoleff^ires on Pearl, wash-down on Haggerty, US Sen DebbieStabenow(D) be leaving to becom e the resources director She even­ R Someone put a 1999 Chrysler commercial fire on Ann Arbor Road 702 Hart Senate Office Bldg hum an resources director in tually took over the position, Robert C Rigley 81 died Dec 14 300 M%ar^|d at a location on ■ Thursday, Dec 30 - Vehicle Washington, DC 21510 Howell and added th e duties o f pur- +? 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BY TONY BRUSCATO BY KURT KUBAN once made on the soccer field STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER “Perfection is his philoso­ phy,” Yeremian says of her The former manager of 336 Looking at Manuel Karjian, father 6He is very, very piety Main was arrested and crouched over an old wooden when he works ” arraigned Tuesday on embez­ workbench m the corner of Jewelry was always some­ zlement charges for reportedly Rosy’s Jewelry Creations in thing Kaijian was interested stealing more than $20,000 Canton, you would never know in, dating back to the time he from the popular night spot in the 75-year-old was once con­ was a little boy and helped his downtown Plymouth sidered the equivalent of uncle who owned ajewelry Detective Lt EdOchalsaid Michael Jordan on a soccer store in Syria, Over the years, TOM HAWLEY I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Joby Lee Morgan, 33, was field m his native Syria when he traveled around the nabbed by Plymouth and For two decades, Karjian, world with his soccer teams, he Jeweler Manuei Karjian works on setting a stone at Rosy s Jewelry Creations in Canton The former Syrian soccer star Wyandotte police officers after who lives in Livonia, captained made it a point to visit jewelry has been in the jewelry business for nearly 60 years an anonymous tip led them to national soccer teams in Syria stores so he could learn the dif­ Morgan’s Wyandotte home and Lebanon During his dis­ ferent techniques employed m can bring in pictures of what several since Yeremian recalls broken English Ochal said during the course tinguished career, his talent each country they want, or just describe a a childhood where the entire Has the dream worked out of the investigation, Morgan took him all over the globe, Kaijian applies that old- piece, and my father can make family would hang around the as he hoped? fled to Beaverton, Pa., where where he played m numerous world training and know-how it stores, helping Kaijian con­ Yep,” Kaijian says with a big he s lived for about a year The World Cup matches to his work at Rosy’s, where his The store can usually have a duct the business smile tipster told police Morgan was In his playing days, Karjian little wooden workbench and custom piece finished in two to “My mom would pick us up Rosy’s Jewelry Creations is due back in town to try and sell was known as a strong, flashy antique-looking tools look four weeks from school, and we would go located at 1705 Canton Center his home player, who could improvise somewhat out of place among One technique that Kaijian to the shop to help out,” said Road in the Centre Village ‘ It was about 9 am and we fantastic plays on the field A the shiny glass, chrome and is known for is pave, which are Yeremian, who is a graduate of Plaza snatched him as he showed up,” far cry from his persona now jewels pieces with lots of small mset Livonia Clarenceville “This Currently, the store is run­ said Ochal ‘We told him to get As the master setter and jewel­ According to Yeremian, who diamonds, all done by hand business is all I know’ ning a number of specials for on the ground and arrested him er at Rosy’s, a store he has lives in Canton, the store’s spe­ Yeremian said those pieces are Although he has fond recol­ the holidays, as well as a con­ on a charge of embezzlement, operated with his daughter, cialty is the fact Kaijian makes very popular this holiday sea­ lections of his soccer career test where customers can earn which is a 10-year felony ’ Rosy Yeremian, and other fam­ custom pieces right m the son overseas and his upbringing m points to win a number of Ochal said Morgan was ily members for five years, he is store, which fit each customers Kaijian, who is actually of Syria, Kaijian doesnt have any prizes, including a 27-mch flat arraigned in front of 35th meticulous and precise, some­ needs Armenian descent, came to regrets about his decision to screen television For store District Court Judge Michael times working on a single piece “We can custom design a America and the Detroit area come to America in 1972 hours and other information, Gerou, who set bond at of jewelry during an entire day piece of jewelry, which differ­ m 1972, and opened his first Back then, everybodys call (734) 844-1600 $100,000 cash The results, however, are often entiates us from many of the jewelry store shortly thereafter dream was to come to “If he makes bond, the judge as dazzling as the moves he chain stores,’ she said “People in Southfield He has owned America, Kaijian says in his kkuban@oe homecomm net I (734) 459 2700 said he wasn’t allowed to leave the state, and he 11 have to wear a tether,’ said Ochal A preliminary exam is sched­ ON CAMPUS MILITARY NEWS uled for Jan 14 Piano bar owner Tom Guina MICHIGAN STATE as associate stage manager for dents who attain a grade point NAVAL WAR COLLEGE Upon graduating from the said Morgan worked at 336 the musical Candide, the sec­ average of 3 5 or better on a 4 0 college, students receive a Mam from February-December Casey M. Hall of Plymouth, ond production of the 2004-05 grading system Navy Reserve Lt Cmdr master of arts degree m 2003 According to police, the daughter of Earl and Laune Hope College Theatre season Gregory R. Buck has graduated national security and strategic Morgan is alleged to have taken Hall of Plymouth Township, Seifert has performed in or KALAMAZOO COLLEGE from the College of Naval studies more than $20,000 The exact was graduated from Michigan served on the crew for a variety Command and Staff at the Buck is the son of David amount isn’t being made public State University last month of departmental and student Theresa Horn, daughter of Naval War College in Newport, and Priscilla Buck of “He was terminated after we with a bachelor of arts degree productions She is the daugh­ Robert and Christine Horn and R.I Plymouth found some irregularities,” said m accounting ter of Mark and Debbie Seifert a 2001 graduate of Plymouth At the college the student s The commander graduated Guina It’s fortunate it ended Hall attended Our Lady of of Plymouth She is a 2001 Canton High School, earned a professional capabilities are in 1986 from Canton High when it did It set us back, cer­ Good Counsel Class of 1997, graduate of Divine Child High 4 O grade pomt average which enhanced to make sound School and received a bache­ tainly Detectives Jamie then attended Divine Child School landed her on the Dean’s List decisions m command and lor s degree m 1991 from Grabowski and Ed Ochal did High School, from where she for Fall 2004 Horn is a senior staff and managerial posi­ Michigan State University an exceptional job on this” was graduated in 2001 During OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY majoring in psycholog}' with a tions and to conduct research the 2004 tax season, Hall per minor m English leading to the development of formed an internship with Kathleen M Horn has also received the advanced strategic and tacti IVF M ichigan Grant Thornton, LLP, m Hammerschmidt, daughter of Marshall Hallock Brenner Prize cal concepts for the future of Recognized Leaders in the Treatment of Infertility Southfield She is set to begin Thomas and Pamela m psychology, high honors for employment of naval forces P r e s e n t s a work with Grant Thornton this Hammerschmidt of Plymouth, the Class of2005 and honors War College students are month as a tax accountant has been named to the Ohio for Outstanding Senior mid grade and senior officers Free Patient Sem inar Northern University Deans She plans to attend graduate from all U S military services On the Treatm ent of HOPE COLLEGE List for the fall quarter 2004- school m St Louis to receive a and senior level government OS She is a freshman majoring master’s degree in social work agency representatives, as Infertility Katie Seifert, a Hope College m biology and a Ph D m counseling psy­ well as international officers senior from Plymouth, served The Dean’s List includes stu- chology from other nations Experiencing Infertility? 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test will be highly inappropri­ get used to it, and we’ll need to tomers,” he said “The quality fast about a place like ours TESTS ate for them, and the success do some aligning of our cur­ BIRGER SPOT of our food, having a smile on Plymouth is a good setting for rate will plummet,’ he said riculum to teach what is our faces, to make sure cus­ us to start ” FROM PAGE A1 “All the state benchmarks expected on the Michigan FROM PAGE A1 tomers will come back” One of Burger Spot’s repeat are designed to be tested on Merit Exam,” he said “I think The menu is simple, consist­ customers is 16-year-old “It was a very difficult test, the MEAP, and this ACT test students will find it more things that needed changing, ing mainly of double-patty Lauren Kolde of Plymouth and asks much more m the in not aligned directly with appealing because the test can but it had potential,” said hamburgers, hot dogs and The burgers are more way of specifics, especially in our curriculum,’ he said be used by college admissions Schmidt French fries unique than Wendy’s or the area of grammar, "It will take years to make when they submit an applica­ Covington made a 24-hour “The reason it’s so simple is McDonald’s,” said Kolde, “like Bumstein said the two align, and it’s going to tion for college, and it can also trip to Plymouth, and the two so we can concentrate on being the Philly burger with peppers “We sat for 15 minutes be a mess for years to come be considered for the merit liked what they saw the best at it,” said Covington, and the one with avocados It’s debating what the answers It s political, and it’s terrible ” award ” “Adam was on the plane back 25, who grew up in Plymouth more selection than just get­ would be If professional Mike Bender, Plymouth- The new high school test will to San Antonio making an and is happy to be back home ting a cheeseburger English teachers are thinking Canton’s director of secondary be used to determine qualifiers offer to the broker,” remem­ “If we had a bigger menu, it “And, the loaded cheese hard about some of these ’ education, said the Michigan of the state’s $2,500 merit bered Schmidt ‘And, here we would be tough fries are the best ever,” she One of those colleagues, Merit Exam is a positive move, scholarships awarded to stu­ are” “We get all of our hamburger said “French fries, cheese, Salem English teacher Pat and will fit with compliance dents who successfully pass The Burger Spot has been meat fresh from a local butch­ sour cream and bacon I’ve Barry, is against the change of with the federal No Child Left the tests open since Sept 8 er, every day,” he said “We never seen them anywhere tests Behind Act “It’s lOO percent more fulfill­ make our own patties, with else” “All those students who “I think there will be some tbruscato@oetiomecomm net ing,” said Schmidt, 25, who our own special seasoning, Covington and Schmidt don’t plan to go to college, this type of adjustment penod to (734)459 2700 grew up m Canton and now and hand press each burger aren’t only the owners, but the lives in Plymouth Township We use Nathan’s hot dogs, the only two employees of Burger “We’re our own boss If there’s original from Coney Island m Spot, which is open from 11 a screw up, it’s on us If there’s New York And, the French am to 8 p m Monday praise, it’s because of what we fries are made from Idaho through Saturday, and 11 a.m do, not because of what some­ potatoes and hand cut ” to 3 p m on Sunday one else developed That’s Schmidt said customer “Tins was a better avenue for rewarding m itself” reaction has been good as the us to follow as compared to How is your Covington said working in a pair attempt to make Burger owning a full-scale restaurant sports entertainment venue the Spot become known as the with staff,” said Schmidt “It’s customer base is somewhat best burger in town hard work and dedication, but guaranteed, such as a sell-out "There aren’t too many if we work hard enough, use reading vision? at a Detroit Lions game But, places you can find a great our brains, have quality food, owning your own business is hamburger, one you want to then good things should hap­ quite a different story come back for” said Schmidt pen” If you thought the loss of your reading vision “We treat every day learning “Plymouth is such a small Like maybe a chain of meant the end of contact lenses, think again. how we can please our cus­ community that word travels Burger Spot restaurants

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BY KURT KUBAN To date, some of their biggest STAFF WRITER gigs have included playing at last summer s Woodward At first glance, John Falasco’s Dream Cruise, and a number of home on Embassy Drive looks bars like US 12 in Wayne and like most the other middle class Bullfrog^ in Redford In fact, homes in Cantons Sunflower ■ they are playing a big show at subdivision But venture inside Bullfrog’s on Feb 23 dunng one of his band’s practice For whatever reasons, the four sessions when the walls are bandmates seem to have great shaking, its a whole different chemistry, according to Space, story something that has made them Falasco and his three band grow close over die course of the mates, who make up Euphoric last year, despite the fact each of Haze, have converted the base­ them have other obstacles in life ment of the home Falasco shares that could drive the band apart with his mother, Carm Huneke, Euphoric Haze vocalist Howard Whitaker of Livonia, left, and guitarist Paul Space In addition to having a wife and into a recording studio they call come together during a jam session at the band's basement studio in Canton family at home, Whitaker also JamologyRecords Not only has a full-time job, as does does the band practice in the we didn’t seem so original,” be thing that often led to the Branham Space and Falasco makeshift studio, they also said demise of Space and Falasco’s both attend college, and spend recently recorded their debut When the group broke up, the other bands the rest of their time trying to CD, Volume One, which includes two longtime friends were more Like Death and Tkxes, promote the band 11 original tracks than disappointed and the Euphoric Haze combines a mix Like most bands, the guys m The current incarnation of the thought of getting out of the of musical genres, most notably Euphoric Haze would like to be band includes Falasco on music scene and getting normal rock and punk, according to able to reach a larger audience, drums, longtime friend and jobs definitely crept m Whitaker, who, at 29, is die something they think they could Farmington resident Paul Space But fate had other plans Both youngest member of the band achieve with a little notice from on gjntar, Canton resident Sean of their fathers died within a They grew up listening to music publications Their great­ Branham on bass and lead one-year period m 1998 and traditional rock, whereas I was est hope is to sign with a major vocalist Howard Whitaker of 1999, and those events changed into punk rock and groups like record distributor Selling their PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Livonia, who joined the band the way the two looked at life die Misfits, he said The two self-produced CDs at their Euphoric Haze lead singer and Livonia resident Howard Whitaker belts out a abofit a year ago About a year after my father styles are like a car crash when shows is a slow process tune during a little jam session in the band s basement studio in Canton passed away, John’s stepfather we play You put them together However, even if none of that DEEi> ROOTS died I remember one night we and you have the Euphoric Haze happens, Space said the band had a conversation It was ram sound has already achieved some level This is actually the fifth band mg really hard, and we made a Despite the bands heavier of success, just having come Falasco, 33, and Space, 34, have pact to each other that we would beat and punk rock roots, Space together and melded into a sin­ played m together since their play music together as long as says they try to write tunes that gle force, which is what he days attending Plymouth Salem we possibly could,’ said Space make fans go away with some­ believes happens every time High School m the late 80s The Falasco also remembers that thing more than just a good theyjam together most popular of those bands night time They try to raise the level We’ve already achieved hap­ was ja group called Death and Losing our dads kind of woke of consciousness, if you will piness in my opinion, because Thxes, which was together for us up to pursue what makes us Some of the song titles from the reason we set out to create a seven years, before breaking up happy, he said Volume One include “Pride,’ band was to surround ourselves m 1996 because of creative dif­ Make this World Get Better, with some good people we could ferences SO HAPPY TOGETHER and Smile, a tune that has grow together with and evolve According to Falasco, Death been played on local alternative with over the years, Space said and Taxes, which played at some And playing in Euphoric Haze radio station, 89X Perhaps die I guess that will be the case large venues like Harpo’s and definitely makes the two happy song tide that might best sum until somebody cashes out the Majestic Theater m Detroit, Space said the main reason for up the band s dichotomy is For more information about was known for its mix of rap that is it is a collaborative effort Passive Aggressive 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However, in the long run, it thinks with healthy pay checks Many fathers school students to college work Jeffress said International Auto Show, this year Jan 15-23 encouraged their sons to get a union card and they are important m helping students get ,, Yet there are hundreds of thousands of buses won't be enough. get a job at GM, Ford or Chrysler through the first year of college Detroiters who can’t afford a car Trouble is, there Those were the days and now they’re over The Michigan Community College , ^ is really no reliable public transportation system, Michigan has fallen behind other states eco­ Association urged that the commission’s original” either Today, that auto executive might have a To be fair, what the group has done so far are nomically Not enough young students are goal to promote four-year degrees be modified hard time getting to work at all on a bus baby steps It successfully helped reverse a plan preparing themselves for the new high-tech, instead to promote all postsecondary education “I am 52 years old, but if you subtract the time to widen 1-75 north of Detroit It helped lobby entrepreneurial economy We lag behind other that improves a person’s economic capacity nrt spent waiting for buses, I m the governor to create DARTA, the Detroit Area large states m the number of ‘ When you look at the mission statements , more like 40,” said Marcia Takes, Regional Transportation Authority, something young people pursuing post­ of a college, typically most colleges have larg§. 1 who is disabled, unemployed that is, however, still largely a shell secondary education and in and grandiose statements,” he said “Ours wa&/ and has to rely on an increasing- It has formed alliances with other anti-sprawi retaining the students who more to the point, to increase the intellectual ly inadequate bus system groups and proposed an interesting plan to bring do get degrees and economic capacity of our clientele ” However, she isn’t just com­ back the trolley cars that were a fixture m down­ At the end of December, He said colleges have to meet real econom? x plaining, she’s doing something town Detroit until 1956 Gov Jennifer Granholm ic needs H She is a board member of a fast­ Currently, TRU is continuing to lobby both bus released the findings of the ‘Everything requires social and financial growing group called TRU — systems to do a better job at serving the public and Lt Governor’s Commission utility, he said ‘We need to have that at the r' Transportation Riders United — informing them about bus schedules However, m on Higher Education and start and not discover it at the end of the Jack whose purpose is to “improve the long run, it thinks buses won’t be enough Hugh Economic Growth Lt Gov process Whether you’re a welder or a poet, I Lessenberry transportation access and mobih- Prud homme, like most or all of his fellow TRU Gallagher John Cherry and his com­ you need to make a living” ty m greater Detroit,” which real­ members, would like to see a light-rail system mission were assigned to The Cherry Commission puts a similar high ly means better public transit connecting Detroit and the suburbs ‘You could make recommendations priority on the economic outcome of education , ?We are living m a place that is fundamentally do what’s essentially needed for $2 billion, I toward three goals “Double the percentage by recommending that colleges be monitored for sick, when it comes to addressing the transporta­ think/ he said, as fellow member Patty Fedewa, a of residents who attain postsecondary their ability to match programs with job need tion needs of its citizens, said fellow board mem­ federal labor attorney, nodded m agreement degrees or other credentials that link them to But while emphasizing the importance of ber-Francis Grunow, the executive director of a Unfortunately, there has never been much sup­ success m Michigan’s new economy, improve economic reality to a college program, historic preservation group port m Lansing for mass transit of any kind, and the alignment of Michigan’s institutions of Jeffress said he doesn’t underestimate the lb an outsider, it may seem simply astonishing city and suburban leaders have been more inter­ higher education with emerging employment value of a traditional liberal arts education how bad Detroit s public transportation is The ested in bashing each other than cooperating opportunities in the state’s economy, and ‘ Liberal arts was an opportunity to explore city and suburbs have separate bus systems which The state is facing a perennial major budget cri­ build a dynamic workforce of employees who many things you could do,’ he said are not only not integrated, there is no one place sis, and no money is likely to be available for any have the talents and skills needed for success A liberal arts beginning allows a student to anyone can go to get both schedules initiatives in the 21st century” choose a vocation Yakes once had a job working for a suburban TRU leaders believe that is short-sighted They Schoolcraft President Conway Jeffress says Graduate schools are totally vocational,” McDonald s She could navigate both bus systems note a number of studies that have noted that the report is a positive step in the right direc­ he said “You take liberal arts education and to get there But when her shift ended, she either there are thousands of jobs in the suburbs which tion. Jeffress served on a commission task force say I like teaching or science or engineering needed to find a nde or walk six miles to find a could be filled by city dwellers who desperately on realizing the economic benefits of education and now I m going to be a scientist or engi- » bus that would get her home to midtown Detroit need them — if they could just get there “When! looking at research at the neer I look at community colleges as little „ l Eventually, she quit • This month will be a key one for TRU On University of Michigan, Wayne State or graduate schools, not vocational schools ” J \ TRU is not all inner-city residents. Its president is TUesday, Jan 25, it is holding a public meeting at its Michigan State, there was a major emphasis For that reason, Jeffress said the associate’s ja Robert Prud homme, an architect who lives in Detroit headquarters to try to help develop a vision on turning those results of research into com­ degree is still Viable, turning out many fully «a Femdale Lawrence Hands, who runs an environ­ and an agenda for what die group should do next mercial products, whether the university a qualified 10b applicants for a number of good- ’ n mental consulting firm and lives m upscale Grosse What is clear, Prud’homme said, was that handles it or private industry, to not cloister paying posi+’ons such as teaching and compute \ Pointe Park, is the treasurer and sheltering spirit, something has to be done Several weeks ago, he knowledge away without realizing economic er work He said the college needs to develop Zl 2 TRU is headquartered in his offices m the magnifi­ came out of his parking garage and saw a beauti­ return, he said flexible programs in which students can returft * cent Guardian Building, a famous art deco skyscraper ful gleaming bus shelter unlike any in Detroit He Many of the 19 key recommendations of the regularly and build on the skills they have as '*1“ * The actual founder, however, was his son, was transfixed commission concern community colleges, which technology and job availability demand » Stephen, who at the age of 14 presented a paper He walked toward it — and was stopped It are both bridges to a higher education and train­ “You want to use college as a permanent *1 arguing for better transit service at a forum wasn’t real It was a set for a new Stephen ing centers for in-demand technical positions lifelong resource, a more complicated library B attended by then-Vice President A1 Gore He Spielberg movie about a post-nuclear Los A particular concern is transfer of credits to go to, he said s convinced us we needed an organization, his Angeles ‘ I guess that even after the apocalypse The commission urges community colleges Now the problem is finding the funding father said For the first several years, his mother, they had a better transportation system than we and baccalaureate colleges to work together and the political will to follow through Karen Kendnck-Hands, ran it Now, TRU has do now,” he said, laughing at removing the obstacles assembled a diverse board, and is advertising for If the state s goal is to increase the number Hugh Gallagher is managing editor of the Observer a full time executive director with fund raising Jack Lessenberry s editorial vice president of HomeTown of people with college degrees we shouldn t Newspapers He can be reached by e mail at hgal Abilities (Steven now 20 is ajumor at Kenyon Communications He can be reached by phone at (248) 901 be engaged in a process that slows that lagher@oe homecomm net by phone at (734) 953 2149 College, and plans to become an urban planner ) 2561 or by e mail at jlessenberry@homecomm net down, Jeffress said or by fax at (734) 591 7279

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BY ED WRIGHT “We definitely missed the players who ‘We kind of fell asleep in the first peri­ Kyle Kowalski, Mooradian, Clark Albers, STAFF WRITER were out, but the kids who got an oppor­ od,” Behen said ‘ We talked about it in Brad Barath and Jon Sudia had one tunity to play in their absence really the lockerroom between periods, then helper a piece If you think short-handed goals are stepped up and contributed,’ said we dominated after that Ibny Hylko played the first two-and- impressive, you should have seen Canton coach Mike Behen ‘Country Day played well They came half periods in net for Canton, stopping Canton’s short-handed victory Reece McCabe was the mam man for out and meant business They may have 15 shots Kevan Swanberg finished Wednesday night against Detroit Canton on Wednesday The senior for­ been a little short-handed due to the between the pipes Country Day ward recorded his second hat-tnck of weather, but they have a good team ” Canton outshot the Yelloyvj ackets, 42- Playing without five of their top play­ the season to pace the Chiefs’ offensive McCabe shared the spotlight with 23 The Chiefs return to action ers who were serving the second game of efforts McCabe now has a team-leading Sean Rago, who tallied a pair of goals Wednesday night when they host a two-game misconduct penalty, the 24 points (12 goals and 12 assists) Paul Stevens and Ryan Mooradian also Plymouth at the Arctic Edge Arena The Chiefs rallied to upend the Canton fell into a 3-1 hole in the open­ lit the lamp for the Chiefs opening face-off is set for 8 p m Yellow)ackets, 7-4, to run their record to ing 15 minutes before digging itself out Patrick Gallagher and Kevin Tbllison 5-3-1 in the final two periods each had a pair of assists for Canton ewrigtit@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108 Plymouth High School, has vacancies for the foil lowing coaching posi- '*» tions* girls varsity tracker girls junior-varsity soc- f cer, girls freshm en soc- Huge 2nd cer, girls freshmen soft'jg ball, boys freshmen basfs Rockets7 ball, boys jumor-varsily{ baseball and boys assi$4 half leads tant football. ~ For more information, 3 contact Plymouth High-“ launcher School Athletic Directory Belleville Terry Sawchuk at (734) - 5 8 2 -5 70 0 Jx Swartz leads Glenn to Lady Crusaders wi| The Madonna rare victory at Salem to victory University women's basr| ketball team opened its BY ED WRIGHT BY ED WRIGHT Wolverine-Hoosier STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER Athletic Conference schedule Wednesday wiftj As a powerful snowstorm Belleville basketball coach Mike a 65-45 victory over th£ dumped several inches of the Krogel’s actions spoke louder than University of Michigan- ^ white stuff outside Wednesday his words as he addressed his team Dearborn Wolves. night, Westland John Glenn’s dunng halftime Friday night fol­ The Crusaders, who » Jennifer Swartz was burying lowing an uninspiring opening half improved their record to Salem with kills and blocks inside I broke two windows in the lock­ 7-9, were paced by Sarah* Swartz was the catalyst of the erroom,” Krogel laughed, jokingly Thomson's 16 points and* impressive victory for the Rockets, relaying how he fired up the unde­ 12 rebounds who won 25-20,25-20,16-25 and feated Tigers, who led only 30-29 Martina Franklin and 25 23 She recorded team highs in over Monroe at the intermission Lydia Pruslnowski both j kills (seven) and blocks (six) before coasting to a 59-36 victory netted 11 for the winners. The match, which was perilous­ Seriously, I just let them know that Canton native Amy ly close to being canceled due to I wasn’t happy with our patience on Henry, a graduate of « the weather, was the conference offense and our intensity level Agape Christian, tallied j opener for both Western Lakes Monroe was beating us to all the six points and two Activities Association teams loose balls rebounds Every time we need a big point, Belleville improved to 7-0 overall The Wolves were led by that s where the ball goes said and 2 0 in the Mega Red Monroe Kandice Perryman who John Glenn coach Ron Ruppel fell to 2 5 and O 2 twined 15 points and six gesturing toward Swartz She Whatever Krogel said definitely rebounds really stepped up when we needed worked as the Tigers outscored The Crusaders who her tonight their overmatched foes, 17-2, m the shot 43 percent from the 1 m proud of the entire team third quarter to secure the win field and 51 percent from They were scrappy and they ‘Our defensive intensity really the free-throw line, led worked extremely hard We re still picked up m the second half, ’ 30-24 at the half learning what it takes to win, but Krogel stressed, noting that the tonight was a big step for us Trojans converted just one field Pride fund-raiser: First-year Salem coach Jennifer goal over the game s final 16 min­ The Plymouth-CantOfC Peterson said her young, semor- utes “Plus, we were much more Pride 16-and-under girh£ less team should get better as the patient with the basketball on fast-pitch softball team „ season goes on offense We didn’t settle for the out­ will be holding a * The most important thing for side shots as much” Greektown.Casino fund-* us right now is to get games under Belleville’s talented jumor for­ raiser on Saturday, Jan,v our belts, said Peterson ‘ Once ward Leon Freeman was a human 15 they get more experience, things stat machine against the Trojans, For a $20 fee, fund- % they’re thinking about now on the racking up 27 points, io rebounds raiser participants will * court will become habit and five blocks Tommie Clark con­ meet at noon in the 1 “This was the first home varsity tributed 18 points and eight Plymouth High School game as a starter for most of these rebounds while Isaac Kindell net­ parking lot, where buse?, girls, so they had to work through ted 10 and played a strong floor will transport them to some early jitters Once they game Jay Thompson led Monroe the Greektown Casino ift‘ calmed down, they started playing with 11 points downtown Detroit Al$ng like they play m practice I was Belleville s schedule will get with the bus transportav proud of the way the girls over­ noticeably more difficult next week tion, Individuals will ^ j came the slow start and got back TOM HOFFMEYERi STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER when it travels to Ann Arbor receive $10 in chip * st Salem s Lauren Kurtz completes a bump as teammate Nikki Mersch looks on during the second game of Pioneer on Tuesday before hosting vouchers M PLEASE SEE S A L E H , B2 Wednesday night s loss to Westland John Glenn Mega Red rival Ypsilanti on Fnday Buses will depart the jS casino at approximate!^ 5:30 p m For more Information, contact Cathy Ostrowskl at (734) 323-5267 ' 4 Canton's determined Webb thrives on hard work Hockey celebratt Ail Redford Catholic BY ED WRIGHT likely later this month — he will Central alumni hockey STAFF WRITER join a small, but elite, group of players are invited to Canton wrestlers attend a 70th annive s In some respects, the line that “There are probably fewer sary celebration of the Separates superior high school than 10 wrestlers m the history program Saturday, Feft athletes from mediocrity is the of Canton that have 100 wins, at Compuware Arena lafii fak-food order line, which can which says a lot about Ryan,’ Plymouth ^ ^ severely test the self-discipline said Canton coach Casey The 130 p m reception that is vital in prep sports Randolph, who took the reins of will be at Ginopolis on Take, for instance, Ryan the program the same year the Ice (inside the arena! Webb, Canton’s undefeated sen­ Webb moved to Canton from and a game between th& ior wrestling captain, whose Belleville “Ryan is not only an Shamrocks and J dedication to the sport becomes was more difficult last year for outstanding wrestler, but he has University of Detroit- apparent even when hes order­ me, but this year it hasn t been great leadership qualities Even Jesuit will follow at 3 * ing a meal at McDonald’s hard at all I wouldn’t say I diet, as an underclassman, he was a pm While his non-wrestling bud­ but I definitely watch what I huge part of the development of dies who have no concerns eat our program He’s one of those The reception - complis about making weight the next “Even years from now when kids who makes evetyoiie else mentary for all CC hoek-t day consume quarter-pounders, I’m out of school, I think I’ll be around him better TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ey alumni and familief4-* super-sized fries and shakes, able to make better decisions in “Ryan isn’t real vocal, but he Canton wrestler Ryan Webb has a spotless 21-0 record this season The two- will feature form er r Webb has learned to satisfy his my life because of the discipline speaks up when it’s necessary year captain has successfully filled the 135-pound slot in the Chiefs’ line up for coaches the Rev Jarnesj, hunger with foods that are less I’ve learned from wrestling’ He leads more with his actions the past three years Enright, the Rev Ronafjpg fulfilling, but more nutritional It’s a good thing victories are than with words ” Cullen and Rick Repicky# I’ll usually get something low-carb because Webb has Randolph pointed to the 135- Catholic Central’s Sean Dong, then he scored a takedown to Tickets to the game-are like a yogurt parfait when I go been devouring them at an pound final match of the Salem an outstanding wrestler who tie it up with only a few seconds $5 RSVP for the recep£ to McDonald’s,” said Webb, alarming rate since he first Wrestling Tournament in finished third in the state as a left He ended up winning m tion is required. Pleas'e whose body-fat level was meas­ came to Canton as a sophomore December for an example of sophomore two years ago,” overtime with a takedown Of call (313) 5 3 4 -0 5 5 0 of i f ured at a super-l^an 8 2 percent m 2002 The 135-pounder is 21- how determined and focused Randolph said “Ryan was trail­ all the matches he’s won over itfailto * before the season ‘I’ve learned 0 this season and 92-18 over his Webb has become over the past ing by three points late in the the past three years, that one ccalumm@catholiccen- * to discipline myself when it career as a Chief When he three years match, but he never quit He tral net am comes to my eating habits It earns his lOOth win — most ‘Ryan was wrestling against got one point for an escape, PLEASE SEE W EBB, B4 o $ va

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into the match ” The Rockets’ confidence level seemed to rise with each in loss to Spartans point they accumulated in the first two games Salem built a BY PAT ALLEN seemingly sturdy 12-6 lead STAFF WRITER PREP HOCKEY early in the game one before Glenn retaliated with a 16-4 Livonia Stevenson hockey run to take command Swartz coach Mike Humitz says it to us being down 4-3 ” led the rally with four service takes a total effort to win a Humitz decided to replace points and three kills hockey game Dennett with Kit Pruchnik in Heather Linden was instru­ “Four or five minutes of bad net for the third penod mental in Glenns game-two hockey can cost you the game,” “I’m not faulting (Dennett) win as she helped the Rockets Jitimitz said on the goals because we made overcome an 11-6 deficit with Lucky for him, in this some weak plays,’ Humitz said six service points — including Instance, he was wrong ‘(The change) was more of a two aces — and several key The Spartans came away vic­ wake-up call to try and get our digs torious against visiting Salem, guys going” Undeterred by the 0-2 hole 5-4, after letting a 3-0 lead Stevenson got back to busi­ they faced, the Rocks won the become a 4-3 deficit m just ness and set the tone only 27 third game behind the strong Over five minutes at Eddie seconds into the final period as play of junior Lauren Price Edgar Arena Dan Darrow and Billy (three kills) and sophomore s, Enk Anderson and Sam Westerman combined to set up Lauren Kurtz, who strung Jiayt scored first-period goals Nick Dahlstrom’s game-tying together five straight service fo 'put Stevenson ahead early goal points late m the game Salem hiid Shawn Anderson scored “Nick Dahlstrom,’ said sophomore Nikki Mersch pro­ three minutes into the second Humitz, like he’s done a bunch vided the most entertaining as* the Spartans looked like of times this year, scored a highlight of the game when she they were on the way to a timely goal He’s becoming a laid out for a dig that eventual­ TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER blowout victory money player for us ly led to the Rocks’ 23rd point t But with a 3-0 lead and all End-to-end action ensued Junior setter Ashley Hayes Salem s Nikki Mersch (left) and Chelsea McPhail unsuccessfully attempt to dig a John Glenn spike during Wednesday th$ momentum midway for the next 10 minutes until also shined m game three for night's Western Lakes Activities Association match The Rockets won in four games |hrough the second period, Shawn Anderson’s second goal Salem with nine service points Stevenson started to get lazy of the night, from Michael and and five assists Phillips, who finished with a the next three to win the aces and nine digs for Glenn tiVfth five and a half minutes Marcus Voran, put the “Ashley did a nice job of game-high 23 assists, served match,” Ruppel said ‘We Salem was paced by Price, felt m the penod, a bad pass Spartans back ahead for good coming off the bench for us, for four of the points while relaxed a little and Salem really who had 11 kills, and sopho­ found its way onto Ed with just over three minutes which isn’t easy, especially Swartz served the other five took it to us and got back into more Teresa Coppiellie, who SinTeone’s stick and he baited remaining when your team is losing,” Swartz put an exclamation the match We were totally out had seven kills and three the lone defender to the circle “There’s only so much that a Peterson said point on her stellar perform­ of it m game three, but, thank­ blocks and skipped a pass right into goalie can do,” Feiler said, “he Mid-way through the fourth ance when she drilled her final fully, the girls got their act ‘Lauren Kurtz played well thewheelhouse of Brooks needs some help out there I game, it appeared there would kill of the night into the floor together late m game four” for us, too,” Peterson said “She feelhart, who wnsted one high had two guys let their guys go be a fifth as Salem constructed for the match-deciding point Amanda Campbell picked up had four or five blocks and she bver the glove hand of and both of them got the puck a 16-11 advantage “When you win the first two seven kills for the Rockets, did well against their top girl ” Stevenson goalie Ryan back’ However, Glenn scored nine games like we did, it’s easy for who received six kills and six Dennett Enk Anderson and Dan of the next 10 points to secure the girls to sit back and think digs from Devin Ross ewright@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108 Just over a minute later the Lamomca each had assists in a 20-17 edge Setter Errin they only need to win one of Linden finished with four Rocks (6-6-1) struck again the first period for Stevenson This time Steven Tripp lit the (8-3-1) lamp on a put-back goal after Other than the aforemen­ Adam Gillikin fought off three tioned Rocks, Salem received defenders to get a shot on net assists from Maurer, Tommy Deserving Williams inducted into Hall Less than a minute after Cooper, Wilson and John that, Belhart shifted the puck Hoelscher alter Ray Williams, Jr of This inaugural event will be This was the case m my own left off in 2004 with lots of back m the slot as a defender Ocala, Fla was recently conducted by the new USBC game as I had watched my great scoring slid by and fired high on Canton 10, Walled Lake f elected to the American for the first time in Texas bowling average do a down­ Shannon Greene rolled an Dennett’s glove side to even the Western 4: Reese McCabe Bowling Congress Hall of Another unique feature will ward spiral and just struggling 815 senes with scores of 279- game up at three goals each broke a 3-3 second-period tie Fame in his first year of eligi- be the conducting of the U S to look respectable Being 236-300 to lead the way, while With three minutes left in with a pair of goals to lead the Military Tournament featuring nght-handed, it was my left Matthew Wisniewski fired a the period John Maurer took a Chiefs to the win McCabe fin­ With 40 12 players each from the Army, knee that was hurting, which 300 game in a 758 series tripping penalty to give ished with his third hat-tnck pro titles, he Navy, Air Force and Marines makes matters worse, as that Other top scorers included Stevenson a power play, but the of the season is second only After qualifying, the match takes on the added pressure of Walt Dietz, Sr, 267-197- Rocks wouldn’t stop attacking Bryan Wioncek also had a to the late play wiH eliminate all but the the sliding step 269/733, Jim Jesson, 280/731, Shorthanded, Chris Wilson productive offensive night for Earl Anthony top five men and women who Recent X-rays revealed to Wayne Gneve, 226-267- picked up a mishandled puck the Chiefs, recording two goals who had 41 will represent our country m the doctor that the problem 279/772 Craig Proctor, 216- right m front of the Spartan and one assist wins on the such events as the World was worn out cartilage and my 279 266/761, Ryan Rollins, net and zipped it by Dennett Mike Kondratek finished regular Games, World Tenpin knee was bone-on-bone 258-259 224/741, George high on the glove side to give with one goal and five assists Professional Association World Womens As it turned out, my friend Bird 236-258-226/720, Leon Salem their first lead at 4-3 while Ben Launn contributed Bowler’s Championships of the Phyllis had just bought some Smith, 258-256-219/733, Rob with 1 23 remaining in the four helpers Association Americas, WTBA American Glucosamine and Condroitm Cook, 202-265-243/710, Mark middle stanza Andy Barylski, Kevin tour Last Zone Championships and the with MSM in a liquid form Konopatzki, 260-278-215/753, Salem coach Fred Feiler Tolhson, Paul Stevens and year he won AMF World Cup After only a couple of doses, Joe Jacobs, 216-248-258/722 attributes the outburst to per­ Brett Giacamino also found the 54th Perhaps someday the my left knee became absolutely ■ In the Wednesday Senior sistence on offense the net for the winners, who Masters title Olympics will be included m 100 percent pain-free and my Classic at Mayflower Lanes, my “We tried to go into strictly a improved to 4-3 in the to add more its agenda scores are getting much better teammate, Carlos Stafford, dump-and-chase and tried to Western Lakes Activities laurels to his Minnesota’s Dann Pomije, It is not my purpose to fired a nice 257 game, but fell make them make some mis­ Association colorful 30, has joined the exclusive endorse or promote any partic­ short by four pins takes,” Feiler said “It paid off Canton led 3-0 in the first resume He will be inducted on club of sanctioned 900 senes ular products or remedy But it His opponent, anchor man land we got a little spark from three minutes before the March 17 during the ABC bowlers sure made a believer out of me, Ed Dudek, struck in the last it; Warriors stormed back to tie championship in Baton Rouge, It is only a matter of time and I even went to Costco and seven frames and finished with Humitz tried calmed his the game at 3-3 early in the La. until one of our locals makes it bought some of my own I a fine 278 game players down during the sec­ second peyiod Over 200 of the best ama­ to this level of perfection We would advise anyone to check However, we did recover and ond intermission But McCabe quickly turned teur bowlers m the U S will try have had 35 stnkes out of a with their doctor or medical defeated them m the next two “I didn’t want them to panic,” the tide back in the Chiefs’ to earn spots on Team USA possible 36 and this might be practitioner first, because it games Humitz said, “so my approach direction 2005 Bowling National the year to put the greater may not be compatible was ‘lets just get back to the Tony Hylko played the entire Championships (a U S Detroit area on the 900 map ■ The Tuesday Junior Al Harrison is a resident of Livonia things that got us up 3-0, game m net for the Chiefs, who Bowling Congress event) Jan ■ Nobody likes to bowl with Classic at Town ’n Country and a director of the Greater Detroit 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PREP BASKETBALL PREP HOCKEY Canton at Ann Arbor Huron 6 p m at Discovery Middle School 6 30 p m Tuesday Jan 11 Tuesday Jan H Thursday Jan 13 Livonia Churchill at Plymouth 7 p m Livonia Churchill at Salem 7 p m Saline at Salem at Canton at W L Central 7 pm Wednesday Jan 12 Canton at W L Central 7 pm the Plymouth Cultural Center 8 p m Plymouth at WL Northern 7 pm Salem at Livonia Churchill 7 p m Plymouth Christian at Zoe 7 p m Wednesday Jan 12 Friday Jan 14 Plymouth at Westland John Glenn 7 p m Summerfield at Canton Agape Plymouth at Canton Plymouth at Wayne Invitational 3 pm Thursday Jan 13 at Discovery Middle School 7 p m at Arctic Edge Arena 8pm Saturday, Jan 15 Southfield at Plymouth Christian 7p m Westland John Glenn at Plymouth 7p m Livonia Ladywood at PCS Penguins Plymouth at Wayne Invitational 1 p m Friday Jan 14 Belleville at Ann Arbor Pioneer 7 p m at Arctic Edge Arena 6 30 p m WRESTLING Canton Agape at Inter City Friday Jan 14 Saturday Jan 15 Wednesday Jan 12 at United Christian 8 pm Salem at Westland John Glenn 7 p m Salem at W L Northern at Salem at Catholic Central Invite 5 p m Saturday Jan 15 Livonia Franklin at Canton 7pm Lakeland Arena 120 p m Thursday Jan 13 Salem at Troy Invite 8 a m Plymouth Christian at Southfield Christian Canton at Grand Rapids Christian 5pm Westland John Glenn at Salem 6 30 p m W L Central at Canton 7 pm at Lawrence Tech 73 0 p m PCS Pengu ns at Cranbrook Kingswood noon Canton at Wayne Memorial 6 30 p m Plymouth at U M Dearborn Tourney 9am Huron Vailey at Canton Agape L voma Stevenson at Plymouth W L Western at Plymouth 6 p m GYMNASTICS at Discovery Middle School 7 30 p m at Compuware Sports Arena 6 40 p m Saturday Jan 15 Tuesday Jan 11 Plymouth at W L Northern 7pm BOYS SWIMMING Salem at Adrian Invitational 10 a m Salem at Canton Ypsilantlat Belleville 7 p m Tuesday Jan 11 Canton at Sprmgport Tournament 9am at Plymouth High School 7 p m Plymouth Wildcat Team Tournament 9 a m Saturday Jan. 15 VOLLEYBALL Salem at Hartland Invitational 9 a m Monday Jan 10 Canton at Holland Inv tational 10 a m W L Central at Salem 7 p m MENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL H i g h v e l o c i TY Cantor W L Western 7 pm Monday Jan 10 S F O R Livonia Clarenceville at Plymouth Christian 7 Kirtland at Schoolcraft 730 p m JjjpV (734) 487-7678 pm Wednesday Jan 12 Br tton Macon at Canton Aggpe Madonna at Aquinas 730pm Schoolcraft at Henry Ford 7 30 p m Saturday Jan 15 Madonna at Davenport 3pm Avoid driving behind or beside I iSoIlei? H o c k e y Macomb at Schoolcraft 3pm a truck for long periods of tune, WOMENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL because the driver may not be Monday Jan 10 able to see you Remember, if a jump on the competition Kirtland at Schoolcraft 5 30 p m Wednesday Jan. 12 you can’t see the driver’s face m Ja n . 3 1 st A p r il 19th at Spring Training 2005, a the truck’s side mirrors chances Schoolcraft at Henry Ford 5 30 p m national training program Six Aquinas at Madonna 73 0 p m are he or she can’t see you Team Fee: $1000 weeks of advanced hitting and Saturday Jan 15 Madonna at Davenport 1 p m Individual Fee: $1000 pitching instruction for just $95 Macomb at Schoolcraft l p m ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE + $ 2 0 je rs e y fe e Jan. 23 - March 6 Sunday Jan 9 Whalers at Sault Ste Marie 7 p m 8 Gam es + Playoffs Cabrini HS Thursday Jan 13 Whalers at Windsor Spitfires 7 30 p m Reg. Deadline: Jan. 24th Sessions for grades M2 Saturday Jan 15 Top area coaches * 5 I ratio Whalers vs Guelph (Compuware) 73 0 p m This material was developed through a Great Indoor fadaes * Batong cages Sunday Jan 16 project funded by the Michigan Truck Whalers vs Owen Sound (Compuware) 2 p m Space in each session is limited l Safety Commission. (734) HV-SPORT www.livsports.coni T B A -tim e to be announced For details phone 866-MBA-HITS or visit 1 46245 MICHIGAN AVKNUK CANTON, MI 48188 www.BasebaUAcademy.net 1 w w w fiom etowultfe com BASKETBALL Observers Eccentric | Sunday January9 2005 ( C P ) B 3 c Vikings sail past Rocks in WLAA prep basketball opener

BY ED WRIGHT up,” Brodie emphasized “We have to find some end of the third quarter, but we couldn’t keep it hard time shooting against our zone,’ said Eagle STAFF WRITER scorers ” going coach Doug Taylor ‘They shot much better m Z No Rock hit double-digits in scoring Friday Canton was 0-for-13 from beyond the three- the second half, but we had a nice lead by then ; Walled Lake Central was an equal-opportuni­ Jeff Lake led the way with six points while Jon point line “We played well, but we still have a lot to work; ty destroyer Friday night in its 53-35 home vic­ Pomorski and Kevin Bradley and Billy Leddy Julian Smith had a strong game for the on Everybody played and everyone but one tory over Salem each twined five Kyle Price scored four Chiefs, sconng 18 points and hauling in 11 player scored, so it was a good game for us ” ‘ They dismantled us on offense, defense, Walled Lake Western 57, Canton 52: The rebounds Kevin Thornton and David Calille Stephen had the hot hand for PCA, netting 17 inside and outside,” said Salem coach Bob Chiefs put together a valiant third-quarter both scored 10 while Jason Houdek netted six points and six assists Chase VanTiem added 13 Brodie “Their defense put a lot of pressure on comeback, but eventually fell to the Warriors m Thornton also contributed nine rebounds and points and seven boards while Aaron us and we just couldn’t get into our offense the conference opener for both squads three blocks Ciborowski chipped in with 10 Central has an excellent team Western led 20-12 after one quarter and 32- Denard Branch was the Warriors’ go-to guy, Ronald Wilson led the Phoenix with 15 The win propelled to Vikings to 5-2 overall 23 at the half before the Chiefs rallied to take a pouring in 21 points, including 13 m the first points and 1-0 m the Western Lakes Activities 39-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter half Evan Ender had 14 for the winners The Eagles open their Michigan Independent Association The Rocks dropped to 0-7 and 0-1 However, the Warriors iced the game by out- Plymouth Christian 55, International Athletic Conference slate next week with games Central led 10-3 after the opening quarter scoring Canton, 19-13, over the final eight min­ Academy of Flint 44: The Eagles’ zone defense at Warren Zoe Christian on Tuesday and and 27-9 at the intermission Both teams scored utes to seize the road win gave the Phoenix fits, especially m the first half Southfield Christian on Friday The game 26 second-half points, but Brodie attributed “They shot the ball really well in the first half when PCA built a insurmountable 34-15 lead against Southfield will be played at Lawrence that to the number of reserves that played for and we had 13 turnovers, so we put ourselves in The victory boosted PCAs record to 4-2 IAF Technological University the Vikings m the closing 16 minutes a big hole early on,” Canton coach Charhe Paye dropped to 1-6 “Our kids are playing hard, they’re not giving said “We made a nice run to take the lead at the “They were quick and strong, but they had a ewright§>oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108 Depleted SC cagers suffer another blow Efficient passing

BYBRADEM0NS Schoolcraft’s administration, however, The 6-10 Waters, who underwent her­ STAFF WRITER which has clashed recently with Bnggs nia surgery, also had transcript issues over a number of issues, decided not to with Cleveland State and has left lifts 'Cats to win Despite a 13-1 record and wins over appeal the MCCAA decision, just as it Schoolcraft He plans on signing with two nationally-ranked teams, the had done when the NJCAA sanctions Wiseonsin-Milwaukee, which is where depleted Schoolcraft College men’s bas­ went down another Schoolcraft D-l transfer, guard BY ED WRIGHT like this,’ Solak lamented ketball team now officially finds itself in The decision, however, not to let James Douglas, who started 15 games STAFF WRITER Plymouth improved its advan- , hoop purgatory Schoolcraft’s games count in the Eastern last year at Eastern Michigan, plans to tage to 39-26 at the half and led Already banned from a chance to Conference standings has Briggs mysti­ go Douglas just recently became eligible Effective ball movement led to 45-34 with eight minutes to play qualify for the National Junior College fied As it stands now, Schoolcraft is after his transcript was cleared and excessive scoreboard movement Sophomore forward Kulraj Athletic Association Division I simply playing only exhibition games played m his second game against for Plymouth’s basketball team Sandhu paced all scorers with 20 Tournament because of an off-season ‘ My question is why are we even play­ Alpena Friday night m its Western Lakes points Josh Le Due netted 10 for rules violation, Schoolcraft coach Carlos ing if we can t even compete for the con­ Schoolcraft is also missing 6-5 guard Activities Association opener at the winners Bnggs recently received word that the ference title’ ’ Briggs said ‘Had we Kevin Massiah, a transfer from Western Livonia Churchill The Chargers were led by junior Michigan Community College Athletic known that earlier, I would have advised Kentucky and the team’s third leading The Wildcats’ efficient passing guard Joel Halls 12 points Association will also prevent the Ocelots some of our players like a Martin scorer \ was the catalyst in their 62-44 vic­ “Kulraj had 16 points m the first from competing for its fifth straight Samarco (the team’s leading scorer) to He has been out with a hand injury tory Plymouth is now 5-2 overall half, which was huge for us,’ Van “ state championship title, or even earn a sit out and save a year s eligibility before since early December (suffered m a car while the Chargers slipped to 1-6 Wagoner said “He was getting chance at defending its Eastern he moves on to another school What’s accident) near his home in Toronto, “When we made the extra pass great spacing which made it easy *■ Conference crown the point of playing if you don’t have Ontario tonight — which we did a lot — it for him to score either on the back J Under Bnggs, who has a career record anything to play for’ Also awaiting clearance to play is 6-6 led to easy lay-ups,’ said Plymouth side of their zone off their press of 213-33 in eight seasons, Schoolcraft * It’s not about me, it’s all about the forward Marcus Moore, a transfer from coach Tom Van Wagoner, describ­ He moved without the ball well has qualified for the NJCAA Division I kids and what’s fair to them ” Central Michigan ing the Wildcats’ key to success tonight Tourney m Hutchinson, Kan three of Schoolcraft’s roster has been dimin­ Schoolcraft interim athletic director ‘ Tlie kids played with a lot of ener­ ‘Josh had a great game inside the past four years He has sent over 35 ished by defections, injuries and officials Bill Tolstedt, the womens soccer coach gy I m very proud of their effort for us He easily had a double-dou­ players to the Division I and II ranks transcript issues involving transfers who took over during the fall after Ed We have to ea^p every victory this ble The NJCAA put the Ocelots on proba­ from Division I schools Kavanaugh resigned in June, reportedly year and we did that tonight ” Van Wagoner also commended tion for one season after being cited for On Wednesday, the Ocelots dressed is out of town and unavailable for com­ Churchill coach Jim Solak said the play of freshman post player using a school-owned vehicle and pro­ just six players in a 100-66 victory over ment the lop-sided final score was a Jake Hager, who contributed six viding a meal en route to transport nine Alpena m the conference opener for Under Tolstedt’s watch, the result of Plymouth’s execution and points players to the JUCO All-Amencan both teams Schoolcraft mens soccer team, which his teams lack of execution Jake started for us tonight and Challenge, a college showcase camp, last After Schoolcraft was banned from qualified for the NJCAA nationals, had “Defensively, we allowed them to stepped up big time,” his coach July in Indianapolis, Ind postseason play by the NJCAA, Division to forfeit seven victories for violating do whatever they wanted to do, said “He really played well ” Four other midwest JUCO programs I transfers David Hoskins (Central NJCAA rules after learning goalkeeper Solak said®“When they needed to Plymouth shot a torrid 66 per­ were cited for similar violations, but Michigan) and Walter Waters Anthony Santilh had played games this make a play, they made it cent from the field (29-of-44) won back their postseason bans after fil­ (Cleveland State) opted to sit out fall for the Windsor Border Cats of the The Wildcats took advantage of Churchill shot better (33 per­ ing a formal appeal to the NJCAA Hoskins a 6-foot 4 guard from Salem Canadi® Professional Soccer League cold, early shooting by the cent) from beyond the three-point An MCCAA infractions committee High who started 18 games as a fresh Interviews to find permanent replace Chargers to secure an 18 10 first arch than it did from two point also decided to follow the NJCAAs lead man for the Chippewas has signed with ment for the Schoolcraft A D s position 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FROM PAGE B1 OBSERVERLAND MAT RANKINGS exemplified his incredible will (as of Jan 3) to win TEAM RANKINGS 1 Livoma Churchill 2 Redford Catholic Central 3 Salem 4 Westland John Glenn 5 Livonia Franklin Webb was introduced to INDIVIDUALS wrestling in the seventh grade 103 pounds 1 Alex Fowler Churchill 2 Jesse Gardocki Franklin 3 Brandon when he competed for his Nikula John Glenn 4 Jeremy Stankewitz Salem 5 Jamie Priess Wayne North Carolina middle-school Memorial team He continued to wrestle T12.1 Josh Preiss Wayne 2 Steve Ludke Garden City 3 Ken Nelson Redford when he moved to Belleville Union 4 Jon Reale Livonia Stevenson 5 Alex Alfaro Franklin 1T9* 1 Matt Keffler Salem 2 Jason Crother^ Wayne 3 Jon Roos Franklin 4 the following year JayFleischmann Canton 5 Ken Nance Garden City The thing I like the best 125 1 Ryan Stump Salem 2 Andrew Nadhir Redford Catholic Centra! 3 about wrestling is that when Rowdy Glasgow John Glenn 4 Mike Warren Franklin 5 Justin Keatts Wayne you step onto the mat, it’s just 130 1 Corey Phill ps Canton 2 Justin Smith Churchill 3 Jim Wood John you and your opponent, he Glenn 4 James Jones Franklin 5 Robert Bytner Lutheran Westland said You can t rely on any­ 135 1 Ryan Webb Canton 2 Sean Dong Redford CC 3 Josh Wischmever RU 4 Orlando Carswell John Glenn 5 Scott Fysh Salem body else but yourself I’m con­ 140 1 Jim Moore RU 2 Dave Watkins Franklin 3 Konrad Konsitzke Canton fident when I wrestle, but I try 4 Josh Kelly Churchill 5 Saif Naber John Glenn not to be cocky My mind-set is 145.1 ReceCox John Glenn 2 Jameson Murray Churchill 3 Jacob Bennett to just go out there and win ’ Salem 4 Alex York Stevenson 5 NateTurco Franklin Wrestling can be found m 752* 1 Ben Adams Church/lf 2 Adam Kokenakes Stevenson 3 Val Gut Salem the roots of the Webb family 4 Chad Phipps Wayne 5 Ramin Pakray Plymouth 160 1 Trevor Stewart Redford CC 2 Kurtis Robbins Livonia Clarenceville 3 tree His father, Carl Wmekoff, Jon McCahill John Glenn 4 Blake Karkoska Franklin 5 Kyle Lis Stevenson was an All-State performer m 171 1 Manuel Schubert Churchill 2 Bred Bartram Redford CC 3 Brent high school and he later served Robbins Clarenceville 4 Cody Rize Stevenson 5 Mike Taylor RU as a captain for Eastern 189 1 Joe Bargerstock ■Churchill 2 Jeremy Henderson Salem 3 Robert Michigan University’s grap­ Coffey Wayne 4 Craig Markgraff Garden City 5 PJ Caram Canton 215 1 Kafeez Qureshi Churchill 2 Eric Vojtkofsky Redford CC 3 Jacob pling squad Ryan also has an ANDREW RUBENSTE N Tuomi Galmdez Lutheran Westland 4 Matt Shileikis RU 5 Shamir Garcia John uncle and older brother who Glenn excelled at the sport Ryan Webb competes m the Canton Varsity Invitational Tournament Dec 17 275 1 Pat Draheim Churchill 2 John Morasso Redford CC 3 Steve Kaptur “Carl has had a phenomenal Salem 4 Michael Oesterlmg Clarenceville 5 Nick Turco Franklin influence on Ryan’s life,” Along with his sterling high third last year m the state able standard for Chief Note Weekly rankings are compiled by coaches Jim Gourtay (RU) and Dave Randolph said He’s taught school accomplishments, Webb Greco-Roman tournament wrestlers to match down the Chiola (Franklin) • Ryan a lot about wrestlingand has garnered All-American sta­ Webb has not only drawn a road what it takes to succeed in the tus for Michigans Junior line when it comes to a healthy sport and in life Olympics team and he finished lifestyle, he s also set a desir­ ewright@oe homecomm net j (734) 953 2108 Local JV grapplers to compete in GC

BY TIM SMITH izing this year’s novice invite STAFF WRITER along with Cougars varsity wrestling coach Aaron Davis, a r 3 L K A When Garden City West var­ lot of things have changed sity wrestling coach Dean since the 1960s But the prem Shipman organized a tourna­ lse instituted by Shipman ment for first time grapplers remains the same give kids a back m 1966 67, he probabl> chance to learn about the couldn t have guessed his idea sport would remain m circulation 38 Its still really about gaming years later experience, said Dropp noting & But it has even years after that participants must be Garden City West turned into beginners either in ninth or plain old Garden City High 10th grade To facilitate the School On Saturday, Jan 15, proceedings there will be dm the 39th Garden City Novice sions set up for freshmen and Invitational will lake place sophomores TrfinflS VZ7@0[G©DD(£r iJ£ffiCB©[TT7 Z/fSCg StSDu % with 27 teams toiling away on Trophies will be handed out six m ats beginning at 9 30 a m to the top three teams m both CFMcGfcy? 4MP8 0©-Z7g SocmcSsy Nowadays there are more divisions with medals awarded J\ wrestling tournaments to first through fifth place - said Garden City athletic direc winners There also wall be an —j i r tor Bob Dropp who was a col Outstanding Wrestler Aw ard / j J league of Shipmans This m each division gives beginning wrestlers an Dropp said one special thing i - ' . W m * L opportunity to compete ” about the tournament s .'/USA* Among Observerland teams longevity is that young competing, m addition to the wrestlers from decades past host Cougars, will be Redford return to the Garden City meet Catholic Central, Canton, either as coaches or parents Livonia Churchill, Farmington, It’s kind of a family affair,” Livoma Franklin, Westland said Dropp, with a smile John Glenn, North Spectators can watch all the If Farmington, Plymouth, fun for $4 For more informa 0 V* Plymouth Salem, Livoma tion, call Dropp at (734) 762 Stevenson, Wayne Memorial 8363 and Belleville Ifeel Red W ilis f According to Dropp, organ­ tsmithfoe homecomm net [ (734) 953 \ A lu m n i S a tu rd a y A LED lighting M i f S I S y i S

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Sedgewick, Carnaval PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (Mardi Gras) in Brazil, Eva Davis, Dien Lyall, and Robert Kirby works with the bag while making his 20-mtnute circuit Hoa Felts, Tet, Lunar New Year in Vietnamfand Sarolina Chang, Lantern Festival m China Cocagne added stones about Hanukkah, Winter B u f f i n a b l i t z Solstice, Kwanzaa and Valentine’s Day Poems and songs were said Koshowsky, 30 the businesses first two years recited in both language of The Blitz helps men get fit with a I talked to people whose wives ongin and English^ M e n s w e a t minimum investment of 20 mm went to Curves and it worked for Margaret White sang utes, three times a week Philip them, said Jones, who works m the poignant Auld Lang, Hawn owner of the Livonia loca Plymouth and was taking advantage Syne” in Robert-Burn^ less to feel tion and Paul Seymour, the Canton of Blitz’s free visits for a week pro Scottish and English, [fol owner are hoping more men realize motion The workout doesn t seem lowed by Anne-Mariej that hydraulic resistance training to be too much I don t have any sore Bebak, who sang La combined with cardiovascular exer muscles It doesn t take anything out Marche des Rois Mages cise is a quicker, easier way to stay m of my day to spend 20 minutes holding her sweet little' $=- BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN shape At The Blitz men move from here month-old sm^SnnSn STAFF WRITER station to station exerting every * MusiqwaS'performed major muscle group while raising WORKING OUT throughout the afternoon When Kevin Koshowsky’s tnglyc their heart rate by acoustic guitarists, endes climbed to 444, his wife And its making wives happy Like Michael McReynolds knows how David Cocagne and demanded he “do something before Koshowsky, Don Jones’ spouse kept important physical fitness is to good Michael Blaskiewicz, The she was left a widow with three chil­ trying to talk him into joining a health That’s why the 49-year-old Troubadours They teach dren to raise Unable to invest much health club The Livonia resident Plymouth resident began working guitar at Plymouth Guitar, time, the West Bloomfield resident has a gym at home but found it easi­ out at The Blitz in Canton five have masters degrees in signed up to workout at The Blitz in er to head to the kitchen or couch months ago mpsic and are adjunct Canton during his lunch hour Hes hoping to get in shape before a “I work at the University of music instructors at Koshowsky works m Plymouth so it cruise to Alaska m May and likes the Michigan Trauma Bum Unit As an Oakland Community easily fit into his busy schedule In idea of blitzing off at least 50 R N we’re on our feet all day so College the last two months, his weight pounds working out helps I attack the hlieha^l and David are dropped from 210 to 180, his triglyc­ Based on the Curves fitness pro­ (punching) ba^ between exercises working musicians who erides to 86 gram for women, Blitz is relatively My job is physically ais well as men- seizie every opportunity to “My cholesterol was way too high new So far only six franchises have Redford resident Fred Bonello does arm teach, perform and record I’m here 30 minutes and I’m done,” opened in the state of Michigan in PLEASE SEE B LIT Z , C2 curls at The Blitz m Livonia music Their music show­ cases their versatility as the^bl#^d pop, classical mn§& abd World rhythms While winter holidays have different origins, reli­ Pastors on a m ission to train religious leaders in India gions and cultural, some are based on lunar cycles, BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Americans on a mission to heritage to Nagalim m the nature, fasts, or harvests STAFF WRITER tram Naga religious leaders northwest corner of southeast Decorations may be tree Upon their arrival next Asia lights, candles or lanterns The death and destruction Monday, the group flies east to “In India, Christianity is a v Some people prefer to wreaked by the tsunami isn t Manipur then boards vans for minority, said First Baptist place presents under the stopping senior pastor Michael the district of Imphal where Church of Plymouth pastor tree, others on the hearth, Bryan from joining his associ­ 500 pastors and lay people will Michael Bryan “One hundred in stockings, or in little red ate the Rev Wungreiso Valui in attend educational sessions thirty-five years ago pne of our envelopes New Delhi, India, on Jan 17 In endorsed by the Southeastern first missionaries went to But it’s the similarities fact, Valui arrived just north of Area Board of the American Nagalim and had great success of traditions that demon­ the devastated area on Dec 28, Baptist Churches of Michigan m converting head hunters to strate how alike we are two days after tidal waves The churches, including First Christianity Now it’s primarily time spent reunited with killed more than 150,000 peo­ Baptist of Plymouth, are help­ Christian About 500 churches family and friends, parties ple m southern Asia ing to pay for the tnp and m Nagalim were asking for and happy times, house The Rev Wungreiso Valui (second from right) traveled to India two years ago to Valui is making final prepa­ expenses of Naga participants continuing education on how cleaning and food prepa­ bring medical aid to the people He returned Dec 28 to help train 500 religious rations for transportation and Naga is the collective name ration, the desire to bring leaders housing for nearly one dozen given to tribes who trace their PLEASE SEE MISSION, GZ childhood traditions to children and grandchil­ dren Mary Cotter spoke of the ‘ excitement of having /little children in the house ” New Observer colum n w ill focus on parents and teens We’re really only strangers until we listen to In a new column starting in development will encourage parents to do the In 2001-02, she worked with each others’ stones or today’s Observer Life section, “As my father used to say, the best they can with theresources See related column Page C3 a national group of health pro­ share a feast of favonte noted writer and educator Dr 'xjnost important people in the at hand and she will regularly fessionals to develop national foods Alice McCarthy wants to bridge world are the people Who have < provide readers with a list of guidelines for health, mental St Mary Mercy Hospital the gap between parents-and feet under the same table” she resources to consult I 'J crisis In the fall of2004, health and safety m schools The has a tradition every day their teenagers / said \ She said she hopes her col- McCarthy researched and wrote 14 panels were sponsored by the Every time a baby is born, -Lam very inteinterested m help- McCarthy is a nationally W n clears u}p some misconcep­ more than 30 articles for Bridge American Academy of Pediatrics Brahms Lullabye is played ing parents understand that known educator and. writer She tions about teenagers She also Communications Healthy and the National Association of over the loudspeakers their actions are models for completed a doctorajte at Wayne wants to help improve the part­ Newslettefs The newsletter is School Nurses Inc The panel on Dixie Cocagne ended their teens, ’ McCarthy said, State University Hef studies nership between parents and distributed through schools, community and family involve­ the celebration by saying, “and m fact that as parents and concerned human growth over schools medical centers, corporations ment was co-chaired by All traditions are good young people interact today sets the life span and curriculum I m convinced that the more and preschools McCarthy The guidelines are that bnng people together the tone for the future relation­ development From 1995 to involved a parent is in the edu­ She is currently helping to available online at wwwnation- m peace and harmony” ships between siblings in the 2000, she wrote a column for cation of adolescents the better develop updated health infor­ alguidehnes org Deb Madonna is a Plymouth days to come ” the Observer ££ Eccentric that relationship will be, she mation for teachers of the The third edition of her book, Township resident and regular As the mother of five now Newspapers said Michigan Model for / Healthy Teens Facing the contributor to the Observer She adult children, McCarthy said McCarthy said her new col­ Her column today focuses on Comprehensive School Health Challenges of Young Lives, was can be reached via e mail at that what goes on within the umn, Teens m 2005, will avoid encouraging teens to volunteer for the Web site of the Michigan clanon@storytellerdesign com family is important to a child’s being judgmental She said she to help in the current tsunami School Health Foundation PLEASE SEE C OLUM N, C3 6 2 ( C P ) Observer & Eccentr c | Sunday January 9 2005 OBSERVER LIFE ivwwJiometownlife com

WEDDINGS BLITZ signing up to spend $30 to $40 a month Fred Bonello of FROM PAGE Cl Redford decided not only to invest in his daughter and son- tally stressful I feel better, have in-law’s Livonia Blitz but to more energy I’m more alert, begin working out after his doc­ feel stronger and sleep better It tor’s suggestion to lower his works for me’ high blood pressure and choles­ The hardest part for Livonia terol Robert Zoltowski’s doctor owner Philip Hawn is convinc­ scared him into purchasing a ing men to join He’swoiked cross trainer four years ago out all of his life but slacked off After it broke for a fourth time, after playing football at Grand he headed for the Livonia Blitz Valley State University and 1 lost 20 pounds in the last gained 60 pounds three months,’ said Zoltowski, a ‘Time is the No 1 excuse 58-year-old Livonia resident With four kids I always found who retired after teaching math excuses, said Hawn of Redford m Detroit for 35 years “That’s “I looked at how successful this important with a family history was for women Men are catch­ of diabetes and heart problems ’ ing on Its a slow educational Like his customers, Seymour process Guys are programmed needed exercise to cut his high a little bit different They ask cholesterol His sister-in-law what will 20 minutes do for me owns three Curves on the East Twenty minutes is really all you Coast and he knew from its Duncan-Lynn were both captains of their need for maintaining cardiovas­ growing popularity, the get fit Yvonne Lynn of Plymouth respective swim teams Both *- cular fitness Although three quick concept works for and Todd Duncan of Tbdd and Yvonne are teachers times a week is recommended women Brownstown were married m Oakland County that’s not to say you can’t do “Guys need to be motivated Aug 20,2004, in St Kenneth The bride was attended by r' more With hydraulic resistance by their wives or a doctor first Catholic Church in Plymouth her maid of honor, Amy $>u’re not tearing the muscles, Getting them through the door before the Rev Tom Belczak A LaDngue Bridesmaids were jipu’re fatiguing them ” is the hardest part,” said reception was held at the Holly Daugherty, Lindsey * Wife and co-owner Jean Seymour, 39 “We give them a Warren Valley Golf Club Hartz, Jen Cooley and Melissa thinks many men prefer coming week to try it out for free with Yvonne is the daughter of Stone Flower girl was Megan to the smaller, non-traditional no obligation About 80 percent Ron and Kit Lynn of Plymouth Cooley . because it doesn’t mtimi- sign up after the week is over Yvonne was a stand-out swim­ The groomsmen were Todd’s r e “A lot of them like to do car- mer at Salem High School and father, Rick Duncan, brother > There are no mirrors, no dio boxing It appeals to after graduating from Oakland Jason Cooley, the bnde’s broth­ showers, no frills BIU BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER younger sons A lot of fathers University in 2002, she was a el s Chris and Enc Lynn, Cohn “It’s for any ability level or Paul Seymour (left) owns The Blitz in Canton and sons come in ” substitute teacher and swim Dolcetti and Bill Stone Ring age,” said Jean Hawn “Here you For more information about coach in the Plymouth-Canton bearer was Dillon Cooley <|on’t feel you already have to be John Bassaras dropped 50 of breath, said Bassaras, 53, of The Blitz, visit www timeto- school system Yvonne and Todd plan a buff to wdrk out We take them pounds since January 2004 Redford I feel marvelous 11 blitz com or call (248) 427-9770 Todd is the son of Rick and spring honeymoon, once schooL through the first time or howev- when he began working at the never thought I’d be able to do in Livonia, or (734) 459-1405 in Kim Duncan He is a 2003 is out & long it takes to le&m the Livonia Blitz It was the first it Canton graduate of Oakland University They are making their new machines It’s a lot more per­ time he ever worked out Next to wives, doctors where the couple met They home in Holly sonal” “I found myself getting short account for many of the men Ichommdoe homecomm net | (734) 953 2145 3

not a burden to them They have joined with World Vision American Baptist churches CLASS REUNIONS Mi s s io n won’t be able to work and we to send support to the victims L«im I.L .J mUL III- mI J I I ! . ; . . FpOM PAGE Cl don’t want them to have to Before Valui left he wanted to nave joined wnn world vision take food from their family to thank Americans for all of As space permits the Observer & Lowrey High School come to this They’re doing this their donations He and the to send support to the vic­ Eccentric Newspapers print without Classes of 19641965 fp do their job better’ just for the sake of their faith rest of the group return Jan charge announcements of class A reunion is planned for Aug 5 2005 One of the topics to be cov­ They re willing to give up their 31 tims. Before Valui left he reunions Send the information to at Warren Valley Country Club in * ered is how to bring peace and job for a week If they don t “I’m so excited because it will Reunions Observers Eccentric Dearborn Heights reconciliation to the different work they can t feed their fami be years after a missionary wanted to thank Americans Newspapers 36251 Schoolcraft For more information call Charlene tjibes A terrorist bomb ly came the first time,’ said Valui, Livonia Mi 48170 Please include the Hackett (734)2461110 orcjhackett Exploded six weeks ago m Although this area was not a Naga himself 1 just want to date of the reunion one contact per mifmindspring com northeast India affected by the tsunami due to share the story and say thank for ail of their donations. He son and a telephone number Northvifie High School * They’re (conference partici­ its inland location, part of the you to American people and Classes of 1964 19651966 pants) walking two to three mission is sure to involve relief (for you to know) whether you and the rest of the group REUNIONS A combined reunion is planned for the days to come to this,” said efforts on behalf of the people like it or not we look up to summer of 2005 Volunteers needed Bryan They’re considered and area m which Valui and you return Jan. 31. Clawson High School For details contact Howie Ambinder e doing well to make $100 a his wife were born Class of 1955 mail at nancyambmder@comcast net year We re trying to make it American Baptist churches ichom n@oe homecomm net j (734) 953 2145 A 50 year reun on is being p anned St Florian School For more information call Barbara or St F orian School in Hamtramck s Warner at (248) 435 4351 or email seeking all former students teachers wiseppi@wideopenwest com and staffers to join the newly created Grosse Pointe North St Florian Alumni Association Class of 1991 For information call Greg Kowalski at Call (800) 677 7800 visit www taylor (313) 893 5027 or e mail reunions com or email mfo@taylorre gkowa!ski@ameritech net Hey kids, the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, and 9 9 . 5 WYCD, Detroit's unions com Wsnship Elementary Norace Mann Grade School, Detroit Class of 1958 Best Country, would like to give you a chance to win a pizza party with one Class of 1963 Wmship Elementary School in Detroit Looking for classmates for reunion is planning a reunion for June 11 2005, of your favorite Sesame Street characters for you and your friends! Contact Kathie at (734) 525 5416 Email at wmship58@comcast net February 3 -1 3 Tickets available at the Fox Theatre Box M ea d o w Br o o k Theatre Office and through ticketmaster 248-433-1515 * ticketmaster com A VEE Corporation Production m ♦ PRESENTS# Sponsored by

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Unlimited Potential seen in Focus:H0PE Microsoft Chief Executive Local productions in search of Officer Steve Ballmer recently visited the campus of Focus M t a r c v o HOPE where he donated more JC than $14 million in software and $125,000 The donation casts for spring performances was made through Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential program, will have an opportunity to par­ all Motor City Youth Theatre which is designed to increase BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN ticipate’ programs except for the sum­ access to technology skills STAFF WRITER There is no pre-production mer Shakespeare production training m underserved com­ preparation required although Other opportunities include a munities If you can sing and dance or the staff advises students to Hamlet workshop for teens 1 Ballmer, who grew up in Oak are at least willing to learn, read the script in advance so pm Sunday, Jan 16, to March Park and Farmington and there might be a production in they are ready to read in class If 6, and Motor City Youth attended Detroit Country Day your future Several dance and students do not already have a Theatre Dance Company ses­ in Birmingham, has been a theater companies including script, call the studio to receive sions beginning Jan 16 at the strong supporter of Focus Motor City Youth Theatre, a copy Rhythm Station, and auditions HOPE’S civil and human rights RICK SMITH Dance Electric Performing Arts Each production begins on for males to perform in the sec­ mission Over the years, Troy resident Keith Cooley, COO Focus HOPE (from left), Eleanor Josaitis, CEO Studio, and Marquis Theatre day one of the audition ond annual Shakespeare in the Microsoft has donated some $5 Focus HOPE, Ricardo Ramirez Focus HOPE information technology student, are looking for talented youth (rehearsal style) with a read Park for Families production of million in software and cash to and Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, are all smiles at Microsoft's presentation and adults for spring perform­ through of the script This Hamlet 7 p m Friday, Feb 4, at the organization of cash and software to the organization ances introduces the entire cast to the the Redford Ice Arena, 12400 Ballmer announced the grant Livonia resident Heather musical and allows them to ask Beech Daly Female roles have on Dec 2 during a visit to the Microsoft’s UP grant will be injustice through intelligent Sandberg especially needs questions about what the direc­ already been cast Focus HOPE Information used by Focus HOPE to offer and practical actidn It has a dancers and actors to perform tors might be looking for m any For more information, call Technologies Center Students the most up-to-date computer food program for eligible moth­ in the musical Grease Sandberg given role (313) 535-8962 and staff members from Focus training for local residents so ers, children and senior citi­ is one of the directors seeking During the first day, students “Teens in the workshop for HOPE, as Well as local commu­ that they have the IT workforce zens, education and training m children (at least age 7), teens are asked to fill out an audition Hamlet will end up being m the nity and business leaders, cele­ skills necessary for local job manufacturing, engineering and adults for small and lead sheet listing all characters of summer production with the brated the partnership between opportunities The cash dona­ and information technology, roles Rehearsal-style auditions interest to them This assists adults,” said Nancy Florkowski the two organizations as tion will be used to upgrade arts programs to increase are open to the general public directors but does not guaran­ “We need various ages from 13 Ballmer toured the organiza­ computers and support a basic understanding of different cul­ Auditions for all speaking tee roles Not everyone will be on up through adult tion’s computer labs skills course that introduces tures, and volunteer and out­ roles, which may require solo cast with speaking roles “It’s about 3-hours long but “Because of Microsoft’s gen­ students to the use of comput­ reach initiatives for the Detroit singing depending on role, take The musical will be cast by I’ve gotten it down to an hour erosity, we have been able to ers, software, e-mail and IT community place 5 30-7 30 p m Monday, the end of the second audition Act II will be a spoof of the real help thousands of talented men career opportunities Through its Unlimited Jan 17, and 5 30-7 30 p m rehearsal Casting will be posted play Last summer we did and women in our education “Through this collaboration Potential program, Microsoft Monday, Jan 24 Auditions for on the mam entrance to the stu­ Shakespeare at Capitol Park programs develop the comput­ with Focus HOPE, we believe works with local organizations chorus/dancers will be held dio Tuesday, Jan 25 Do not call (Redford) and the Wilson Barn er skills they need to succeed m we can continue to help make to identify community-based 4 30-5 p m Monday, Jan 17 the studio to get your assigned in Livonia their careers,” said Focus technology accessible, useful centers where information and 24 Call (248) 477-3830 or role “I’m excited about the upcom­ HOPE CEO and Co-founder and meaningful for even more technology skills training is a send e-mail to Staff is not able to release this ing productions because we Eleanor Josaitis “Every day we people m Detroit ” said primary focus The UP grants danceelectnc @ twmi rr com to information Lead roles will have a great amount of children use the tools they have given us Ballmer provide these organizations reserve a audition spot at Dance rehearse twice a week, the cho­ that were wonderful m Annie, as we go about our mission of Focus HOPE is a nationally with funding to help hire and Electric Performing Arts Studio rus once a Week our recent production, and now using intelligent and practical recognized civil and human train technology instructors in Farmington Hills For more information, call we havev4 Little Princess that action to overcome racism and rights organization, dedicated Microsoft has invested more This will be the second pro­ (248) 477-3830 or send e-mail calls for a lot of little girls” poverty” to fighting racism, poverty and than $6 8 million m cash and duction for Dance Electric to danceelectnc @twmi rrcom, software m Detroit since 2000 which most recently presented or visit the Web site at MARQUIS THEATRE Focus HOPE is one of 260 ‘Home for the Holidays” at the www danceelectnc com TAX PROBLE1 nonprofit organizations to Farmington Players Bam Auditions for children ages 8- \ n ti Talk to T h e * * ^ receive an Unlimited Potential Grease is tentatively scheduled MOTOR CITY YOUTH THEATRE 15 for Peter Cotton Tail take lu lk io l.i\ liisnlution Specialists of MichigstiL grant Since the program’s to be performed June 10, at the place 5 30 p m Sunday, Jan 16, • Dili i In t umpFomise • Remove Liens/Levies inception m May 2003, Ford Community & Performing Artistic director Nancy at the theater, 135 East Mam, C a t • PciijIIt \bjtement • Aiimt Representation Microsoft has distributed $80 Arts Center m Dearborn Florkowski has several opportu­ Northville I ik (Mil i<«turns * Innocent Spouse Relief million m Unlimited Potential Dance Electric productions nities available for children Performers must smg ‘Do- I i i m illiin ntPaymi :es Tax Relief cash and software grants to 78 draw children and adults from a interested in theater She holds Re-Mi” from Sound of Music to C countries throughout Africa, number of cities including auditions for A Little Princess accompaniment which will be Asia, Europe, Latin America, Farmington, Livonia, Redford, workshop production for all provided Performers must also the Middle East and North West Bloomfield and Novi ages, including adults, 1pm prepare to- read a poem no lion Speci America “We’re trying to cast as many Wednesday, Jan 26, at the longer than two minutes m an Rhythm Station, 28841 For more information, call A j t children and 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Beauty school student, 80, Joint-safe Tai Chi classes plans to help fellow seniors to begin at area locations The Arthritis Foundation, Michigan Chapter slow, graceful, flowing movements adapted from BRIGHTON, Mich (AP) _ Rosalie Pivanch over the summer, she began regretting not announced winter classes for its popular exer­ Sun-style Tai Chi doesn t see what the fuss is all about making that career choice earlier m life cise program will begin soon for new and con­ For centuries, Tai Chi has been practiced in The Brighton woman, who will turn 81 in However, she said that regret began to tinuing students at four locations Summit on China as an effective exercise for physical and April, said she just wanted to do something change into a question What was stopping the Park in Canton, (734) 394-5460, St Mary’s mental well being Tai Chi may help reduce pain for herself, and at the same time do some­ her from doing it now9 Mercy Hospital in Livonia, (734) 655-8947, and stiffness, and may improve mobility, breath­ thing that will help others “If you reach a certain age, and there are Miss Helens Westland Dance, (734) 261-3744, ing and relaxation - all of which are important Everybody thinks I'm doing such a great still things that you want to do with your life, and Guardian Martial Arts in Garden City, (734) to people who want to prevent or manage wonderful thing,” Pivanch said I’m getting a it’s not too late to do them, she said 266-0565 arthritis It also may help with memory, concen lot of support, but I think it’s going too far ‘Because you’re maturing, you’re aging, life All Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation tration, coordination, muscle strength, stamina, People think its so unusual, and I know it is, does not fall apart ” classes are taught by instructors who have been stress, depression, circulation, and heart and but I don t think it’s such a big thing You Being a late bloomer isn t exactly new to trained and certified by the Arthritis lung function Tai Chi from the Arthritis have to stay active to be happy Pivanch She began attending Washtenaw Foundation Classes meet for one hour, one-two Foundation can help you take control of your In September, Pivanch enrolled in the Community College in her early 40s, eventu­ times per week for six or more weeks physical, emotional and mental health while Brighton Institute of Cosmetology m ally earning an associate s degree in social For more information about class schedules improving your life and adding variety to your Brighton, to become an esthetician When work, which she used to become a youth spe­ and fees and to register, call the nearest site fitness program she graduates m February, she will be cialist at the W J Maxey Boys Training between 8 30 a m and 4 30 p m weekdays For more information about Thi Chi from the licensed to do makeup and skin care, skills School m Green Oak Township She retired Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation classes Arthritis Foundation or about programs and Pivanch hopes will help brighten the days of m he mid-60s, but stayed active are appropriate for anyone seeking a joint-safe services for people with arthritis in Michigan, residents in nursing homes ‘‘My companion and I went sailing, travel­ exercise program, including those with mild to call the Arthritis Foundation, Michigan Chapter ‘My two sisters were in nursing homes in ing and dancing and what have you,” she moderate arthritis Participants learn a series of at (800) 968-3030 another state, she said I see how people in said Now it s getting to the point where we there are longing for attention can t do a lot of that anymore, so I decided to Pivanch is drawing praise for not only her try another way to stay active plans after graduation but also for making Since beginning classes at the Brighton the decision to go back to school at her age Institute for Cosmetology Pivanch said she “Everything is geared for younger people — been sleeping it and eating it WMMMBBm skm care and all of that — but what about a I really do like this, she said senior citizen? she asked JJkm care is still Pat Hammill, manager of the Brighton really important to us We all want to look Institute for Cosmetology for the past 17 good, but nothing is really geared for our years, said, as far as she s aware of, Pivanch ■ agei is the school’s oldest student ever Obituaries, Memorials, Remembrances As for going back to school at 80, Pivanch Hammill said Pivanch has mentioned her said, there s nothing special about it To her, intentions to take a manicuring course at the 1-800-579-7355 ❖ fax 734-953-2232 age is just a number Most people feel it s school after she receives her license as an over at 75 or 80 What is there to do9’ she esthetician In the meantime, Pivanch said e-maii OEObits@oe homecomm net said! I just want to stay involved and do she plans on boosting morale at nursing something I enjoy doing I want to stay active homes by providing her services there She and I want to be productive until I take my said she will probably offer her services for a KRISTINE MARIE CLARK ELAINE H. WHITING last breath, if possible ’ fee of just enough to cover her expenses (suddenly) age 22 January 4 2005 Pivanch said she always wanted to be a ‘But my time would be volunteer work,” Beloved daughter of Suzann Magers 77 of Traverse City died Wednesday beautician While she was getting a facial Pivanch said (Clark) & Barry Strnad of St Peters January 5 2005 at her home Formerly Missouri and Larry Clark & wife of Bloomfield Hills she was a 1945 Cynda Clark of Kennewick Wash graduate of Sylvama High School m rngton Knssy was the Lovmg sister Sylvama Ohio and was a 1949 gradu of Andrea dark & Karl North of ate of Hillsdale College She also Employees raise money for Miracle Network Westland, Michigan and Enn Clark & attended the Merrill Palmer Institute m Scott Bradford and their daughter Detroit Elaine taught pre school Kristin s niece Payton of Mt kindergarten m Hillsdale was a long Network, which is a recipient Union name is engraved on Pleasant Michigan Kristin also is time member of the Nativity Church m Co-op Services Credit survived by her paternal Grandmother Livonia and was an avid tennis player of the ‘Credit Umons for the Beaumont Society Donor Union staff raised more than ■ Mabel Clark of Duluth Minnesota Bom May 19 1927 in Sylvama she $1,6[00 during 2004 for Kids” program and is sup­ Wall at the hospital’s main In addition Krissy s several lovmg was the daughter of Elwood and Children’s Miracle Network, a ported by the Michigan facility in Royal Oak m recog­ IN MEMORY OF Aunts Uncles other relatives and Verena (Hilti) Hotchkiss On August Credit Union League nition for its total giving friends will miss her dearly Funeral 6 1949 in Sylvama she married Robert non*-profit organization that DANNY GLENN BASKE services were held Saturday January S Whiting who survives Also surviv provides health care for chil­ Angie Krogol, the credit Children’s Miracle )anny 8 2005 at St John Neuman Catholic ing are four children Scott (Mimi) dren through local hospitals union’s senior vice president Network is one of the many inn a fafatal car accident on Church Canton Michigan The fami Whiting of Troy Dan (Pat) Whiting of The credit union has of member services and chair fine community-based pro­ «f®sg| December 30 2004 in ly would prefer memorial contribu Clarkston Jo Whitmg Skandalans of branch offices in Livonia, of the MCULs Children’s grams that we support Luddington Michigan A tions be made m Knstin s name to be Brighton Jane (Steven Bath) Whiting memorial was held at PVT John sent to Suzann Magers at 25 El of Williamsburg Sister Esther Westland, Dearborn, Walled Miracle Network Committee, throughout the year to Lyskawa VFW Post 7546 6828 Caballo Dr St Peters MO 63376 to Rabchuk of Washington ten grand Lake, and downriver reports that Co-op Services demonstrate the credit union Waverly Dearborn Heights Michigan be used for a fitting memorial The children Lisa Becky Kristin Amy Staff participated by paying Credit Union has raised more philosophy of people helping on January 8th 2005 In Danny family appreciates everyone’s prayers Bonnie (Ben) Peter Sara Zeke Gina a dcjllar to dress casually once than $20,000 for CMN dur­ people,’ said Co-op Services Baske s memory his wife Jennifer and Joey She was preceded in death Baske and three boys Ryan Joshua by her parents sister Verena Burns and a week The funds are donat­ ing the past six years president and CEO Anthony and Nathan Anderson/Baske his Son m law Daniel Memorial Services ed to Children’s Miracle The Co-op Services Credit Carnarvon mother Janice Lemire/Denys and step will be held Monday January 10 at 11 dad Ken father Glenn Baske sister am at the Clarkston Community Laschell Baske/Baker and brother m Church 6300 Clarkston Clarkston r law Paul his nieces and nephews Michigan (248 625 1323) with her son would like to celebrate his life EMIL JOSEPH Pastor Dan Whiting officiating In lieu Danny was employed by the United Age 90 Mr Emile founder of Emile of newel's memorials may be directed States Army Reserves in the l/125th Salons Detroit and metro area to eithei the Northeast Detroit Lions Infantry division of Brovo Company Deceased 12/23/04 Survived by his Club or to a charity of ones choice loving wife Ingrid sons Courtney Arrangements are being handled by JAMES WELLINGTON (Susan) Richard (Rula) and daughter the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home BUSHWAY III Carolyn Cole Many grandchildren in Traverse City Passed away December 25 2004 at the Services scheduled for Mon Jan 17 Novi Expo Center age of 58 of Westland Dear husband 2005 at Highland Park Baptist of Diana beloved father of James W Church 28600 Lahser Rd Southfield, ? 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That’s an affir­ average daily count of approximately can donate, call (800) GIVE- healthy foods I needed’ based on a five week menu cycle mative, according to Bell He has been 1,800 calories He said that he has no LIFE (800-448-3543) or visit Alas' Enter Seattle Sutton’s The menus meet nutritional require­ on the program for three months and problem when his wife and two sons wwwgivelife org Healthy Eating (SSHE) plan This ments and guidelines established by said he likes the variety, quality and eat their meal while he eats his special third factor was instrumental in my health and nutrition experts, and are great taste of his new “fast food diet “My food is so good that I’m not Ernie Harwell the voice of the success And I’m not alone i|i discov calone-controlled, low in fat (30 Before going on the SSHE pro­ tempted by the other food in the Detroit Tigers for more than four ermg the benefits of this prcjgram, percent or less of total calories) and gram, I made regular visits to fast food house ’ decades retired after 55 years behind which came to Michigan m late are cholesterol (300 milligrams or establishments It was Mac all the The 44-year-old added that the a itiajor league microphone Today at 2003 Numerous area residents, less) and sodium restricted “With time,” he said But when he discovered greatest result of following the SSHE agfc 86 Ernie s days are filled with including William Bell of physician approval, our plan fits well this past summer that he was pushing program is that he is healthier than he serving as a health and fitness advo Farmington Hills and Larry and m almost any recommended dietary 300 pounds, he knew it was time for a was 20 years ago I feel great, he said cate for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Yvonne Cislo of Plymouth, are losing program,’ Duvall said change I was shocked and embar­ I’m looking better and I’m eating real­ Michigan and Blue Care Network pub weight and eating healthy, thanks to According to Duvall, the differ­ rassed when I saw the number on the ly good food This works for me ’ lie appearances writing traveling and the Seattle Sutton plan ence between SSHE food and the scale When I saw a television ad for The plan also works for the Cislos, taking long walks with Miss Lulu his Developed by a Chicago-area reg­ frozen diet entrees available at the this program, I knew I had found a who report that they, too, are experi­ wife of more than 60 years His latest istered nurse, who has spent years supermarket is that ‘our meals are convenient way to lose weight encing better health According to bopk a collection of his baseball providing nutritional information to fresh and complete and meant to be He’s now lost more than 20 pounds k Larry Cislo, he has not only lost 45 columns titled Life After Baseball is patients, the plan offers 21 meals a consumed in a few days To assure and believes the healthy eating com­ pounds since beginning the program * available at local bookstores or by week, based on either 1,200 or freshness is the reason why we have bined with regular exercise workouts calling (800) 245 5082 2,000 calories a day The menus are two pickups a week are ‘ saving my life PLEASE SEE W EIGHT LOSS, C9

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Serious medical problems and seek medical treatment as medical facility poorly fitted clothing, exposure FROM PAGE C8 Just like these other devotees, * * cah develop when the temper­ soon as possible Frostbite is caused by expo­ to wind, dampness, contact I, too, have been enjoying the ature dips to sub zero levels or sure to dry, cold temperatures with cold objects, smoking, last March, but his cholesterol food, variety and convenience, wind chills plummet Frequent FROSTNIP AND FROSTBITE below freezing It can result in dehydration, and fatigue has gone down from a high of especially smee I am m the throes^ injuries resulting from expo­ permanent damage and tissue 286 to a healthy 170 of remodeling More important, I sure to cold temperatures Frostmp is caused by expo­ loss Early symptoms include HYPOTHERMIA ‘ My wife and I love this pro­ know that I am eating1,200 calo­ include hypothermia, frostbite sure to cold temperatures that tingling, numbness and pain m gram because it provides us ries a day without having to and frostmp are near or just below freezing the affected area The skm Hypothermia occurs when with a convenient way to eat spend time looking up foods and The staff of the Department As with frostbite, the most sus­ turns white or gray and is cold the body’s core temperature healthy, he said We work 12- countingthe calories I have even - of Emergency Medicine at ceptible body parts include fin­ and hard to the touch There is falls below 95 degrees F hour days at our flower shop enjoyed gomg out to restaurants Henry Ford Hospital says the gers, toes, cheeks, ear lobes, no feeling in the affected area Cardiac arrhythmia also is pos­ (Wesley Berry Flowers in to eat because I know better what key to avoiding cold weather and the tip of the nose The skm may blacken and sible when the core body tem­ Canton) and have little time constitutes a healthy meal and injuries is to dress appropnate- Children m northern climates, form a tough layer that eventu­ perature falls The elderly, for food shopping and meal correct portion sizes Eating the l^This includes layering eloth- like Michigan, often experience ally disappears, revealing new immobile and psychiatric preparation Now somebody meals has taught me this For ira|with a first layer to pull frostmp several times each skm that will always be more patients are most at nsk Often else does the shopping and instance, I can have bread and moisture away from skm Hats winter The skm is numb, susceptible to frostbite Deep times, hypothermia affects eld­ cooking and we do the enjoy­ muffins, but they need to be ape a must because the head is white and firm to the touch frostbite can involve underly­ erly people who live in poorly ing” small, such as a half slice of bread vjCere 30 percent of body heat The loss of cold sensation is a ing tissue, muscle, tendon and heated homes Yvonne Cislo, who has lost or a three-ounce muffin. Also, is lost Gloves and face protec- sign of impending frostbite bone Seek professional med­ Symptoms include slurred 20 pounds, considers the pro­ when invited to a friend’s house tkga are necessary in extremely The affected area may peel or ical attention immediately If speech, decreased coordina­ gram a godsend The variety for dinner, I prearrange with the cold weather blister in 24 to 72 hours, and transportation is delayed, tion, uncontrollable shivering, of the delicious meals is what hostess and bring my own meal ^Icohol contributes to the may be permanently sensitive rewarm in warm bath water cold and pale skm, blue lips appeals to me That and the (This leaves more food for the ris jjt of cold weather injuries by to cold and more susceptible to (105 degrees Fahrenheit opti­ and nails, stiffening of neck fact that I don’t have to wash other guests) causing the blood vessels in the frostbite mally) Rewarmmg at the loca­ and limbs, memory lapses, any pots and pans,” she said A typical daily menu consists of sjsjn to dilate This creates a Rewarm the affected area by tion should be avoided if med­ stumbling, abnormally slow “All we have to do is heat up a specialty bread or muffin with temporary feeling of warmth applying steady pressure with ical care is available within two breathing and a slow, irregular the food in the microwave ” cream cheese and a fruit or fruit w b^f causes large amounts of a warm hand and breathing hours heartbeat The condition The Cislos order one 1,200- juice (four ounces) for breakfast,51 he|t loss It’s important to into a cupped hand on the becomes grave when the shiv­ and one 2,000-calorie meal a sandwich or soup and/or salad - 1 i all of this in mind m injured site Do notrubthe Several factors such as ather­ ering stops, muscles stiffen and plan They then combine the and dressing, fresh fruit and r to prevent hypothermia affected area The frostmpped osclerosis (hardening of the skm turns bluish meals and split the food “This cookies or chips for lunch, a pro­ Sfrostbite which can cause hand also can be placed under arteries) can put you at works for us We both get a tein and starch, such as meatballs permanent damage to the body the armpit If there is any increased risk for frostmp and Seek professional medical good serving size and our daily and egg noodles or chicken and ^ ifrhrft untreated Know the question of frostbite, transport frostbite Others are m your attention as soon as possible calorie intake is a healthy stuffing, and vegetables for dm- , waning signs of these injuries the person immediately to a control Avoid inadequate or 1,600 or so calories We have ner Add fat-free milk and eight t: been able to lose weight on glasses of water a day and you V this amount of calories ” she feel pleasantly satisfied (It took said Also, to help them feel me about a week to get used to MEDICAL DATEB00K that they are eating a ‘regular ’ the smaller food portions served meal, instead of eating out of on the 1,200-calone plan ) JANUARY offers classes on weight management the reasons for overeating identified call (734) 998 6000 Ext 258 Cost is the plastic containers in which SSHE costs $105 a week for 21 childbirth nutrition diseases such as triggers that precipitate a binge and $300 the food is packaged, they set a meals on the 1,200-calone pro­ Chemical sensitivity support diabetes and osteoporosis Call (248) helps break the vicious cycle of emo Grief support workshops table and use china and flat- gram, $125 a week for the 2,000- Meets 2 5pm Sunday Jan 9 at the 477 6100 to register or visit tional eating Marilyn Migliore facili Angela Hospice offers grief support ware "The only difference now calorie 21-meal plan Half-week Good Food Company West 42615 Ford www botsfordsystem org Fitness tates two sessions running 6 30 730 groups every second and instead of our days before programs are also available, as is road in the Canton Center Shopping classes take place at the Botsford pm Monday Jan 10 to March 28 and fourth Tuesday January meeting beginning this plan is that we home delivery for an additional Mali at the southwest corner of Ford Center for Health Improvement in noontolpm 5 30 630 pm and630 dates are Tuesday eat healthy dinners instead of cost For further information, call and Ulley Multiple Chemical Novi For more information call (248) 7 30 p m Thursday Jan 13 to March Jan 11 and 25 at 1 p m and 6 30 p m going out to restaurants all the (888) MEALS-21 or visit the Sensitivity Friends is a nonprofit 473 5600 31 at the University of Michigan both days at the Angela Hospice Care tim e” Web site, www meals21 com group for the chemically sensitive Hunger Within Workshop Health System Preventive Cardiology Center For more information call their families and friends Thechemi The step by step workshop explores Clinic in Dominos Farms To register Joan Lee at (734) 464 7810 cally sensitive are people who are made uncomfortable or ill by expo hom etow nlife.com sure to such things as perfume pesti Arthritis Today J oseph J . 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Forever 21 goes fur-free Accessories are the cornerstone of the Louis Vuitton brand, so 2 H PINK Picks the ad also features the debut of the M anhattan bag in mono­ The new brown, how French women stay gram canvas LOS ANGELES — A retailer of hip fashions for young thm and a DVD to avoid at all costs women has responded to a nationwide boycott called by an am Previous models for the company include Jennifer Lopez, mal rights group by agreeing to remove clothes with rabbit fur Scarlet Johansson and Christina Ricci 2 B Tried n’ True from its stores and pledging not to sell any real fur in the future — A sso c ia te d P ress ks bathtub experience from gel hell The clothing chain F o r e v e r 2 1 became the target of protests last month after the group Lil* Kim launches clothing line 3 3 Style Briefs People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said the company NEW YORK— Lil Kim has gone1 Hollyhood ” That s the No more fur at Forever 21, Runway for ignored requests to stop selling name of the clothing line the singer plans to launch under a Chanty, Louis and Um a and Hollyhood ra b b it fu r partnership with manufacturer W orld Recognition PETA said it would next target International Lil Kim will design the tops, denim and 4 fe! 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hen it comes to planning vacations women are pros — we do the booking, the pricing and we make sure to take every­ one s interests into consideration Everyone, that is, except for ourselves Thats why Rochelle Lieberman, owner of Gateway Travel in There s plenty of time for reflection when you travel alone Farmington Hills, started the Savvy Women travel pro­ gram, which focuses on the needs and desires of women The idea came because there s so many women work­ and more because of the advancements that have been ing right now,” Lieberman says W hen they go on vaca­ made m spas and resorts There aren t many places in the tion, not just single women, they decide they w ant to do Midwest that you can ski and go to a spa, Lorenz says I things they always wanted to do like cooking in Tuscany, think that the quality is improving so drastically and the art and architecture or theater weekends but they had no prices aren’t out of this world ’ one to do it w ith ” So, what makes spa travel so popular9 For Lieberman The program begins this month and will feature a new it s not the body wraps or the hot rock massages ~ it’s the trip about 9 times per year The vacations are a week long escape from the world and include about 20 women — some flying solo, others I think it s the downtime,” Lieberman says “They hide traveling with friends, daughters, mothers or sisters the computer, you have to look for it You can’t use cell Each package is different, some are for golfing, others for phones m any of the m ain buildings — that’s how much shopping or sightseeing, but at least three or four of them they w ant you to get away from it all ” will be the getaway of getaways — a tn p to a spa “I think it s one word — stress I think that m our lives For more information, contact Rochelle Lieberman at Gateway everybody is running around like crazy In our lifestyle Travel, 28470 W 13 Mile Rd Farmington Hills Call 248 432 8600 or visit www gatewaytrvl com we just have so many thmgs to do and so many hours a day to do them , Lieberman says ‘ I’m not saying that a spa is just getting a massage or facial because they have classes about yourself and connecting with your inner self They have food habits, nutritional thmgs, hiking and 2 0 0 5 walks W hen you picture a spa you picture a mud bath — Savvy Trips that’s really not w hat a spa is anymore There s so much January m ore to it ” Indulge in meditation by an outdoor oasis under a desert sky This month 20 Savvy Women will see how much more Miraval Spa, Catalina, Anz. (4 days) a spa can be when they arrive at Miraval Spa m Arizona and later in the year to the Canyon Ranch resorts in strangers but Lieberman only sees the benefits March M assachusetts and Arizona At Miraval a typical week It s always wonderful to travel with your family but Canyon Ranch Spa, Tucson, Anz (4 days) includes healthy meals prepared by gourmet chefs, horse how much relaxation is the m om going to get9 There s a April back riding, swimming yoga, several different massages, lot that you have to put into taking care of kids If you meditation, pedicures, manicures and rock climbing travel alone with your husband you have to see what his South America, Buenos Aires among other thmgs needs are and if he wants to go golfing for the day and and igussau Fails (8 days) Some women might be wary of traveling with 20 you want to go sightseeing for the day, Lieberman says May “This is just your thing for yourself There are some Savannah, Ga and Charleston, S C , plantations, benefits on the economical side because if you book into antiquing, cooking (7 days) a spa group the price of that spa per person is consider­ ably less The other part is the camaraderie of meeting June new people and friends that have like-minded ideas Its Canyon Ranch The Berkshires Lenox Mass really for all age people — it could be from 40 to 70 Spa travel has become so popular that many golf August resorts (which have also seen an increase in women London theatre and garden tour (5 days) guests) have added spas to their facilities — as have hotels and ski resorts September The great thing about both golfing and skiing is that Golf and spa (5 days) there are more women doing them and that s great for the industry says Dave Lorenz vice president of Travel October Michigan A lot of the golf resorts are being designed to Italy - Tuscany cooking and shopping fit a womans needs (7 days) The trend of women being increasingly involved m these sports bodes well for M ichigan travel Many of the November resorts m Michigan like Boyne or Grand Traverse contain Canyon Ranch Tucson (4 days) spas that are m a class of their own m the Midwest Lounge by the poo! at the famous Canyon Ranch spa n Ar zona It seems that people are coming to Michigan moie

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