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BY BRAD KADRICH stimulus package and renewable siums, particularly at Plymouth OBSERVER STAFF WRITER energy incentives expected from High School, which can reach Granholm to help them get some temperatures as high as 95 degrees Administrators in the shovels in the ground. during the summer, and covered, Plymouth-Canton school district "With 300 acres (at the park) solar-heated walkways to provide The Canton Public Library is are hoping the recent emphasis and a lot of rooftops, there are cover for students moving between seeking community input as it being placed on renewable energy a lot of options to employ these the park's three buildings. embarks on a process to create a by both President Barack Obama kinds of projects," said Ken strategic plan for the future. and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Jacobs, the district's deputy COST CONCERNS "With declining revenue and Granholm is a sign of good things superintendent. "The park pro• Athletic director Sue the current economic climate, it's to come for the district. vides an economy of scale for a lot Heinzman got the ball rolling very important to know what our With some $14 million in of these projects. We're in a posi• when she took a request to air BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER community wants and needs from "green" projects on their wish tion to employ a lot of different condition the Plymouth gym to our library," library Director Eva list at the high school park and things because of our size." Jacobs, but the $200,000 initial District officials said covered walkways between Davis says. "A plan to guide us for various middle schools, admin• At the top of the district's wish expense made it cost-prohibitive. buildings at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park were the next three years will help us istrators are hoping to take list for renewable energy projects considered as part of the 2004 bond issue, but were focus our efforts and resources to advantage of money in Obama's are a way to cool off the gymna• Please see GREEN, A6 considered a 'want' and not a need. best serve the community." The library has contracted with Susan Kennedy, owner of Canton- based K2Communication Plus, to facilitate. Kennedy will oversee research to gain an understanding of user needs, expectations and experience with the Canton Public Library in order to provide a framework for the strategic plan• ning process. Residents may give feedback in a number of ways. Eight focus group sessions were held in early February to gather the opinions of specific user groups. The Canton Public Library Web site, www. cantonpl.org, has a strategic plan page with updates and a blog comment format to encourage community response. Web users may also contribute through the library's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Strategic plan comment boxes are located throughout the library to collect feedback cards and discussions with staff are encouraged. "We really value the input of community stakeholders and look forward to hearing their com• ments," Davis said.

Canton Mocha Moms, Inc., a support group for stay at home mothers of color, is recruiting new members. The group will hold an informational session 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Canton Public Library community room, BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 1200 S. Canton Center Road. The Canton chapter has estab• lished itself in the community The power of song by hosting events such as Mom's The Reverend Robert Jones plays American roots music for a group of local fifth and sixth graders during 'African American History Through Artist's Eyes' at the Village Theater Night Out, Couples Game Night in Canton. It was more than just a performance, however. Jones, along with local folk artist Matt Watroba, explained and demonstrated to the children how folk music is the root and various fun play dates for of the blues, gospel, rock 'n roll and even today's rap, and that diversity - in people as well as music - should be celebrated. For the story and more photos, please see page A2. youngsters. Part of the national organization of Mocha Moms, the group's mission is to support and encourage women of color who choose to make parenting a priority. Local charities seeing a boon from gaming events Mocha Moms, Inc. welcomes people of all genders, reli• BY TONY BRUSCATO licensed Texas Hold 'em poker tourna• gions, races, educational back• OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ments, charitable groups are now able WHAT DO YOU THINK? grounds, and income levels. to raise as much money in several days Do you think local charities should be able tpput on (state licensed) poker Anyone who supports the mis• The economic downturn has not bode than they can organizing multiple fund• tournaments to raise funds for their causes, or should they be limited like sion of Mocha Moms, is wel• well for charities and nonprofit organi• raisers throughout the year. one state legislator is proposing? E-maii your opinion to Editor Kurt Kuban come to join. All are welcome. zations as they struggle to raise enough "In 2008, we raised less than $20,000 at [email protected], or post a comment on,our Web site at www. For more information, visit money to help those in need. However, www.MochaMoms.org. hometownlife.com. with the increased popularity of state- Please see GAMING, A6

Index Second Canton Wal-Mart to sport new look APARTMENTS ... C3 AUTOMOTIVE ...C6 Consolidation CAREER BUILDER ... C5 BY TONY BRUSCATO eral merchandise," Baker added. would be aesthetically pleas• CROSSWORD PUZZLE .. ... C3 OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "We still have entrances... at the ing to the pedestrian and the FILTER B8-9 grocery, general merchandise customer. This will be the stan• Re-finance FOOD S WINE ..BIO Wal-Mart officials Tuesday and garden center." dard." OBITUARIES ... B6 told the Canton Township The Planning Commission Wal-Mart's first store, at Ford High Rate Debt PUBLIC SAFETY ...A3 Planning Commission demo• voted unanimously to send its and Lotz roads, is also getting a & Save! REAL ESTATE ... C2 lition of an old cement fac• recommendation to the Board makeover to update the outside SPORTS ...Bl tory on the southwest corner of of Trustees, which could vote design. STRICTLY BUSINESS .. ... B5 Michigan Avenue and Belleville in favor of the new store at its Last year, Wal-Mart opened Consolidate your Road will occur soon to make March 10 session. 166 new stores, but company higf^ fate credit card debt For Home way for a second Wal-Mart store Aysha Moore, an architect officials say this year that num• 5 into one low Delivery call: in Canton. with James F. Sims in Dallas, ber will be between 125 and 140. monthly payment. "We're just finishing up our Texas, said Canton will be one Baker said the Canton project (866) 887-2737 permits with Wayne County ... of the first communities in the was moved forward for one and hope to get that work start• nation to sport the new Wal- main reason. COMMUNITY ed this spring," said Rebecca Mart look. "Wal-Mart is mov• "They think Canton is a good Baker, an engineer with Wade ing forward to having a more place to build a store. It's still a Trim, which represented Wal- recognizable brand, so that you vibrant community," she said. Mart. "Tentatively the store con• can go to a Wal-Mart anywhere Meijer, which has a store at GANNETT struction should begin this fall, in the country and identify it, Ford and Canton Center roads, with the store opening sometime just like you would a Best Buy or has also announced plans to ^UTH CANT 3N NORTHVILLK Novi build a second store at Michigan late summer of next year. Circuit City," Moore said. "They & are subfW to credit appto¥

Finding similarity in diversity

Village Theater program gives students unique view of black history

BY TONY BRUSCATO OBSERVER STAFF WRITER

Hundreds of fifth- and sixth-graders converged on the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton Tuesday to learn that the music of days gone by is the root of even today's biggest hits. 'African American History Through Artist Eyes' also showed students how music played a big part during the days of slavery and the civil rights movement. "All the music we listen to today — on television, radio or iPod — all that stuff came out of folk music," said musi• cian Robert Jones, in between playing his harmonica on stage in front of students from Plymouth Christian Academy in Canton, and Plymouth-Canton Schools Fiegel and Miller elementa- The fifth grade students join in singing "We Shall Overcame." ries. "When you look at this who came to this country show folk music is the root Theater Director Jennifer music closely, you discover and brought their music with of the blues, gospel, rock 'n Tobin, all Plymouth-Canton there are a lot more simi• them from all over the world. roll and even rap, but that fifth graders, as well as those larities than differences," And how that music fueled diversity — in people as well from several area private added Matt Watroba, as he the Underground Railroad as music — should be cel• schools, participated in the strummed his guitar. "Same and civil rights movement." ebrated. field trip this year. The pro• thing true with the people Not only was the lesson to According to Village gram featured a 45-minute concert and a sing-along with Jones and Watroba, as well as an art exhibition led by Canton artist Bryon Reed. There were also sev• Huron Valley-Sinai eral break out sessions where Hospital the students learned some drumming and hip hop dance Family Care Associates moves. 9398 H. Ultey Road "This is really a neat pro• Plymouth, Ml 48170 gram that has grown in popu• 734-254-0453 larity," Tobin said. PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Access Center Alanna Brown, 11, an 1.888-QMC-25G0 African-American who lives Percussionist Kevin Collins performs for the students. www.dmc.org in Plymouth, said she believes the community is becoming Kathy O'Connor said it's one Office Hours; more accepting of different of many programs designed 8:30 AM - 5;0O PM cultures. to teach students diversity Monday - Thursday "They don't treat me or my at one of the most diverse 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM — Friday family any different," said schools in the Plymouth- Your Entire Family Brown, a sixth-grader at Canton school district. hours &pp0?ntmwtf$: Plymouth Christian Academy. "We do a lot of multi-cul• liable ~ please caii "They treat us just the same." tural activities throughout Brown's classmate, 11-year- the year celebrating different old Lucas Albrecht of Canton, cultures," said O'Connor, who said it's important for people resides in Canton. "The kids tp"embrace diversity. are really exposed to a lot of •:^People don't like to be different cultures through the treated unfairly, and every• different types of learning body gets to go to the same experiences we give them at places and no one has, to be our school." Canton artist Byron Reed uses his treated unfair," he said. art to talk to the fifth graders about Fiegel fifth-grade teacher tbruscatoHhometowntife.com I (313) 222-2637 diversity.

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habitual offendervfor attempt• arrests in unrelated thefts ing to steal baseball ctips from J.C. Penney Monday evening. The Canton Police In both Canton police say Jarrod Department has made three of these lar• Alan Voss purchased a Detroit unrelated arrests during the ceny cases the Tigers baseball cap from the past week for a series of unre• charges were store located at 43690 Ford lated thefts around town. elevated to Road. After payingtfor his pur• On Feb. 10 officers arrested unarmed rob• chase, Voss reportedly went Neil Edward Kiersz, 57, of bery based on back into the store, put four Canton, after police say he force or vio• additional hats into his bag attempted to steal food from Voss Nelson • Kiersz lence against and then tried to return them Holiday Market at Lilley just a person in for $84. Because he didn't have south of Cherry Hill. When several hats from JC Penney the course of committing the a receipt, the clerk gave Voss a approached by a store employ• on Ford Road. When con• larceny. $54.03 gift card. ee a struggle ensued, but fronted by store personnel, a The third arrest also * Once he had the card, Voss employees were able to hold struggle ensured, and store occurred on Feb. 18 when was approached by a store loss Kiersz until police arrived. employees were able to detain Dennis Nelson, 44, of Detroit, prevention officer and attempt• Kiersz was charged with him until police arrived. was arrested for allegedly steal• ed to flee. The two scuffled and unarmed robbery, a 15-year Robinson is also charged with ing money out of parked vehi• Voss was held by store employ• MnttSfl Ymt art Jlan.to..JM, felony. He was arraigned in unarmed robbery, a 15-year cles near Warren and Sheldon ees until Canton police arrived. 35th District Court by Judge felony and habitual offender roads. Nelson was identified Voss was arraigned Truck driver robbed baggy blue jeans and a black James Plakas who set bond at fourth offense, punishable by on video surveillance cameras Wednesday in front of 35th A truck driver reported he hoodie. $25,000. up to life imprisonment. He at the Mobil gas station at the District Court Judge Ron was robbed while unload• 3 Wallet goes missing On Feb. 18, police arrested was arraigned in 35th District same intersection. He was tick• Lowe. Unarmed robbery car• ing his semi at Matheson's Jarrod Alan Robinson, 31, Court by Judge Lowe who set eted for misdemeanor larceny ries a maximum penalty of Hardware located at 6130 N. An employee at Home of Trenton, on charges of bond at $50,000, no 10 per• and held for unrelated out• 15 years. However, if Voss is Canton Center Road just after 4Goods, 42615 Ford Road, attempting to steal and return cent. standing warrants. convicted of being a habitual lp.m. Feb 10. said he wallet was stolen from offender, he could be sen• The driver heard a voice her purse while she was cash• tenced to life in prison. say "don't do nothing stupid ing her check at the store on old man" and when he turned Feb. 14. Purse stolen at Chili's around saw a man pointing a Catalytic converter stolen Businesses cited for selling to minors A woman reported her purse gun at him. The suspect took 2stolen at Chili's restaurant his necklace, watch, wedding UJA man reported the cata• located at 41680 Ford Road. ring and $22 in cash before lytic converter was stolen The Canton Police Businesses that sold tobacco age persons as the result of an The victim was at the bar with locking him in the trailer. from his minivan, which was Department's Special to a minor included Smokers undercover operation result in friends about 9 p.m. Feb. 13. The victim's wife found him parked at Dick Scott Nissan Enforcement Unit recently Express, 45156 Ford, BP Gas, a civil infraction ticket being She paid her bill and placed the after the company called to at 42175 Michigan Avenue on conducted alcohol and tobacco 8787 Sheldon, and BP Gas, issued to the server or sales• purse straps over the back of find out why the semi wasn't Feb. 13. The victim said he sales checks. Decoy minors 44345 Ford. person with a fine of not more the bar stool. When she went to moving. Police are looking went to move his vehicle and it attempted to purchase either The Special Enforcement than $100. retrieve the purse it was gone. for a black male wearing sounded unusually loud. alcohol or tobacco at 13 busi• Unit has performed alco• The establishment is nesses in Canton. Six business• hol and tobacco compliance cited for a Liquor Control es sold to a minor decoy, while checks at local businesses for Commission (LCC) violation, seven refused the sale. the past several years. resulting in an administrative Thieves steal drugs in pharmacy break-in According to police records, The SEU utilizes a "zero tol• hearing with the LCC. Sales of businesses that sold alcohol erance" enforcement strategy tobacco products to persons Canton police are seeking center parking lot at Cherry Nissan Altima SE, white or to a minor included Rite Aid, when dealing with violations under age 18 result in a misde• two suspects who reportedly Hill and Lilley roads about 1 silver in color. 180 S. Lilley, Mobil Gas, 8773 of alcohol and tobacco sales meanor ticket being issued to stole an undisclosed amount a.m. Thursday morning. One Anyone with information N. Haggerty, and 7-11,43340 to minors. Under local ordi• the sales person with a fine of of pharmaceutical drugs in suspect exited the vehicle and on the suspects is asked to call Warren. nance, alcohol sales to under up to $50. the break-in of the Cherry Oak forced his way into Cherry Oak Canton Police Department at Pharmacy at 42468 Cherry Pharmacy while the second (734) 394-5400. 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Night with the stars using the Holy Bible, the a blood drive 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. would be affected. Concordia Publishing House Saturday, Feb. 28. "We have to raise the money, If you are looking for a study series, and a weekly cha• It's one of several the church or may be the right person will special way to spend Sunday pel service led by the pastoral has scheduled in 2009. The oth• hear and put one in for us," evening and watch the Oscars, staff. ers: April 5, July 25 and Oct. 24. Ivey said. plus help out the community St. Michael Christian School Donors can register to give Donations can be sent to the at the same time, the Canton is located at 7000 N. Sheldon online at www.givelife.org and Lighthouse Home Mission at Community Foundation has Road in Canton. For more enter NorthRidge in Step One 34033 Palmer, Westland, MI a perfect event planned. The information, call (734) 459- (sponsor code) or call (800) 48186. For more information, Foundation is hosting Magical 9720 or visit www.stmichael- GIVELIFE (1.800.448.3543). call (734) 326-3885 between Night with the Stars at the church.org. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. Emagine Theatre in Canton. Business Network The event, which takes 'Brazil and Beyond' Professionals Outreach program the place of the Foundation's Brazil and Beyond will be The ARC of Northwest winter ball, begins a 6 p.m. performing at 8 p.m., Friday, Business Network Wayne County in cooperation and will feature plenty of March 6, at the Village Professionals, a local chap• with the Garden City Public glitz. Attendees will be able to Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 ter of Business Network Schools is offering informa• walk down the red carpet and Cherry Hill at Ridge Road in International, meets weekly on tional outreach sessions for watch that nights's Academy Canton. Tickets are $12. For Wednesday mornings from 7* all parents and familiesof Awards show on the big screen more information call (734) 8:30 a.m. at the Canton Coney young children with disabili• as well as Oscar-nominated 394-5460. Island (at the corner of Lilley ties, delays and special needs, movies. and Joy roads). Any person beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25. The subtitle of the event 'Divine Stella Devine' in business in the Plymouth, Gain information, support is Helping Hunger and The Spotlight Players the• Canton and surrounding area and parent mentoring services Homelessness Disappear. The ater group will perform the Women's charity picks new leadership is invited to attend as a guest so your children will be able Foundation, which has used comedy 'Divine Stella Devine' Giving Hope Women's Giving Circle has elected six new members to their and meet with other busi- to enter school ready to learn. the annual fund-raiser to earn starting later this month at advisory board and selected new officers for 2009. New members of the nesspersons, for purposes of Sessions will provide parents $30,000-$40,000 for its pro• Canton's Village Theater at advisory board are (seated from left) Olivia Scott of Canton, Debi Maloni of networking, referrals, and sup• and families with information grams, will donate this year's Cherry Hill. The show runs Plymouth, and Barb Rodenberg of Canton, (standing from left) Marion Rozum porting one another. about technical assistance and proceeds to First Step, a local Feb. 20,21,27,28, March 1,6, of Canton, Sally Welch of Canton and Kathy Males of Canton. The new officers Contact Bill MacFarland, training in both navigating the shelter for abused women and 7, and 8. are members of the founding board and are Chair Nancy Richter, Vice-Chair chapter president, at (734) 812- service and education systems their children, and Gleaners The show revolves around Betty Bloch, Secretary Linda Radtke and Treasurer Ellen Tucker. Organized ., 3845 for more information. and successfully advocating Community Food Bank in character Stella Devine, the in 2007, the group has 60 members who are combining their philanthropic for a child's maximum devel• Detroit, which has several distri• aging star of the popular Ritz dollars for the betterment of women and children in need within the greater In need of heat opment. bution points in Canton to help Theatre, and her fellow com• Plymouth-Canton communities. The Circle's first grants, totaling $6,000 The Lighthouse Home The programs will be 6- feed those in need. During these pany of actors, who are pre• were made in the fall of 2008 to two local organizations, First Step and Mission, which operates a 8 p.m. at the Garden City economic times both organiza• paring for the epic play 'Civil Eld ere a re and Advocacy Center The women hope to be granting to local warming center for the home• Public Schools Administrative tions have seen a jump in need. War Darlin's.' The cast is com• organizations each year as they continue to grow their membership. For' less, is in need of some heat itself. Center, 1333 Radcliff, between Tickets for the charitable prised of local actors. more information, contact Loren Wadington at [email protected]. Actually, it needs $9,000 to Marquette and Ford. Light event are $100. A table for 10 "This production will add have a new fiirnace installed in refreshments will be served costs $1,000. For more infor• some style and glamour to the box office at (734) 394- attend a Michigan college or the center, according to Thelma and child care will be provided. mation, call (734) 495-1200, an already well-written and 5300. university; major in govern• Ivey, outreach coordinator. On Feb. 25, consultant Ann e-mail info@cantonfounda- funny show. With actors fre• ment, political science or pub• "We have an urgent need," Heler will present "Just Like tion.org, or visit www.canton- quently in the house engaging LWV scholars lic policy; and be entering the the Garden City resident said. Everybody Else," on March 11, foundation.org. Walk-ins will the audience, Broadway-style The League of Women third or fourth year of under• "The furnace is 20 years old Michelle Driscoll, advocacy be welcome. lighting effects, and even a Voters of Northwest Wayne graduate study. and works sometimes. If it director for ARC Northwest, little song and dance, this run County announces a $1,000 Additional information and goes out, we'll have to close will present "Understanding Rotary poker fund-raiser of Divine Stella Divine prom• scholarship to be awarded in the scholarship application down." IEPs and Special Education The Canton Rotary Club ises to be an 'all out' assault June to a qualified United can be found at the League's Housed in a building at the Rights," and on March 18 the will host a "TexasTIold-em" on the senses," said Director States citizen, male or female, Web site at www.lwvnww.org Full Gospel Temple on Palmer topic will be Conflict Resolution tournament fund-raiser at 5 Christian Cash. college undergraduate. (click on 2009 Scholarship Road in Westland, the center and Negotiating Techniques for p.m., March 4-7 (Wednesday- To buy tickets and for more Applicants must reside Application). Applications provides overnight accommo-. Parents and Students. Saturday) at Town and information (discounted tick• in the LWV's service area must be postmarked by April dations for 45 homeless men Parents interested in attend• Country Lanes, 1100 S. Wayne ets are $13 each and available (Canton, Garden City, 17. and women. It also operates ing can reserve a seat by contact• Road, Westland (south of online only) visit www.spot- , Livonia, Wayne County por• soup kitchen there Monday ing Barbara Lea Jones at (313) Cherry Hill). After all payouts, Hghtplayers.net. At the box tion of Northville, Plymouth, Blood drives through Friday and cloth• 532-5776, Ext. 205 or by e-mail all additional money will be office tickets are $15-$18. Call Redford, Wayne or Westland); NorthRidge Church hosts ing and food bank which also at [email protected]. used by the Rotary Club for local programs. 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as nine years ago: covered displays" that would show Turner said. "We were able to people in need. GREEN walkways connecting the students how the building GAMING raise several thousand dollars "In the current economy, PAGE Al park's three high schools. The systems work, the amount of FROM PAGE Al in a couple of days with little more and more people are discussion was part of a study energy being expended, etc. work. We're projecting to bring coming to us for help because So Heinzman began to inves• in 2000 when the district was The educational aspect was an total," Canton Lions Club in $7,500 this year for both the they're losing jobs," Williams tigate alternative solutions and putting together what would important part of the package. Treasurer Eugene Hammonds football and wrestling boost• said. "They need eye testing wound up hooking up with a become the 2004 bond issue. "We hope to fold renewable said. "By holding four (Texas ers. It delivers as promised," and eye care. Canton company, Mechanical But Jacobs said it was discard• energy into the curaculum," Hold 'em) tournaments a year, Turner said they plan to split "We're feeling the pinch, Engineering Systems, to came up ed as "a want, not a need." Heinzman said. "It's obviously we can make $20,000-plus their 16 days allowed under too," he added. "We had about with a solution. The idea is to use Now, with an emphasis being the wave of the future, an impor• in addition to our other fund• state law for charitable gaming 18 groups we helped out last night air and well water to pre- placed by nearly everyone on tant piece of their education." raisers." to equally benefit both booster year, and there are four or five cool the gymnasium using the "going green," the idea is back. The district is hoping to Hammonds said fund• clubs. Their poker events, like groups we weren't going to existing duct system. Additional This time, though, the sugges• take advantage of grants that raisers like the free pancake the Lions Club tournaments, help support because of the measures — adding natural light• tion is to cover the walkways maybe available because of breakfast during Liberty Fest are held at the Shark Club in numbers going down. Now, we ing with solar tubes and dehu- — which as they exist now take Granholm's desire to go green. hi June netted the Lions Club Canton, which — as provided can add these groups back in." midifying the air — would help a lot of maintenance in terms James Larson-Shidler, the less than $1,000 in donations, by state law — shares in 50 Williams said he contacted drop interior temperatures to of snow removal, salting and district's assistant superinten• the corn roast during the percent of the night's profits. legislators — Reps. Dian more like 70 degrees. repairs — with solar panels. dent for business services; said Village Fair in August raised While charitable gaming is Slavens, D-Canton, and Marc The district would employ The walkways would use the district explored the idea less than $2,000 for the entire becoming increasingly popu• Corriveau, D-Northville, plus the same technique at Canton active solar-power collection, of private partnerships, but day and the White Cane sales lar to raise money, state Rep/ state Sen. Bruce Patterson, High School; the Salem gym is wind power and use passive didn't want to relinquish own• about $3,000. Tom McMillin, a Rochester R-Canton — none of whom air-conditioned. hot-water heating to preheat ership of the projects. Don Turner of Canton, pres• Hills Republican, has submit• were familiar with the pending "We won't be able to regulate them in winter. "There are drawbacks to ident of the Salem High School ted language for legislation legislation. He also contacted (the temperature), but it will that," Larson-Shidler said. ' football boosters and treasurer that would allow venues like McMillin with his concerns. be a lot more comfortable," TEACHING ELEMENT "We're looking at grants and of the wrestling boosters, gave the Shark Club — which holds Turner likes to call the said Heinzman, who pointed In addition to connecting stimulus money. What we an emphatic "not even close" Texas Hold 'em tournaments new-found charitable gaming out the initial $50,000 cost is all the schools and minimal wanted to do was realize a sav• when asked if his booster clubs seven days a week — to hold windfall "outside money." much more palatable. maintenance, the walkways ings district-wide, so it made could raise the same kind of only one, four-day charitable "Money mom and dad won't . The other major initiative is would also serve as an educa• more sense to go that way." money by holding car washes, gaming event per month, have to supply so the kids one talked about as far back tional tool, with "dashboard Jacobs said they hope to raffles and other events as it McMillin said he's concerned can play football or wrestle," schedule meetings with area does with the poker tourna• about communities supporting he said. "Frankly, in this legislators and even with ments, part-time casinos. economy, we're looking at not Granholm in the near future. "We discovered charitable "It wouldn't so much restrict impacting families any more "If we can get the funding, gaming last year and we had our fund-raising, but the way than we need to. we believe we can have shov• such a successful run we are the money is being spent," "Charitable gaming is the 2009 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW els in the ground within 180 doubling our commitment to Hammonds said. "We'd like to community supporting the days," he said. charitable gaming this year," expand the number of groups sports programs," Turner The City of Plymouth Board of Review will be conducting the 2009 we support. We have a huge added. "Folks are playing March Board of Review and will convene in the City Commission program in providing eyeglass poker and we're benefiting Chambers, 201 S. Main Street, Plymouth, Ml 48170, for an CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH and vision service to mostly from it, and the Shark Club is Organization Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from NOTICE OF HEARING low-income school children making some money and they 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ASSESSMENT BOARD OF REVIEW in Canton, Westland and get more people in the restau• Belleville." rant. It's a win-win situation, The regular Board of Review schedule is as follows: NOTICE OF HEARING given that the Plymouth Township Board Pat Williams of Canton, a so the threat oflosin g it would Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. of Review will meet on the following dates and times: member of the Canton Lions be a terrible thing." Friday, March 6, 2009 from 3:00.p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Board of Directors, said tough Hearings are by appointment, please call 354-3269, between 8 am Friday, March 13,2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. economic times means more [email protected] I (313) 222-2637 Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 pm for an appointment. Monday, March 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9 am -Noon Organizational Meeting Other hearing dates and times may be scheduled as needed. 2 pm • 5 pm Hearings by Appointment Hearings are by appointment only. 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Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Terry G. Bennett, Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State of Michigan to all residents of the Charter Township of Canton: that W-W updates high school textbooks all persons protesting their assessment must complete petitions prior to appearing before the Board.. A personal appearance is not required. All petitions must be received in the Assessor's office by BY SUE MASON Hall. The books replace text• The board also approved the approved spending more than March 13,2009 at 12:00 p.m. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER books with copyrights dating purchase of six high school sci• $200,000 on new social stud• back to 2001 and 1999, respec• ence books for chemistry and ies books for the second, third The Board of Review will be held in the Canton Township Hall on accelerated chemistry, physics and 10th grades. the first floor, at 1150 S. Canton Center Road. Entry into the The amount of money the tively. building can be accessed through the front doors of Township Hall. _ Wayne-Westland Community "One of the key things was and accelerated physics for Baracy pointed out that Please come prepared, as an eight (8) minute limit before the Schools has spent on new text• that we wanted to do was grade 11 and human anatomy the science books adoption Board will be strictly adhered to. books in the past 18 months make sure the pre-calculus and physiology and astronomy process took 21/2 years with has topped $1 million. aligns with the curriculum. for grade 12 as well as two dif• the committee also looking at The following is the schedule for March Board of Review. The school board this month We hope to increase the num• ferent sets of safety goggles. what is taught to eighth- and ninth-graders. The purchase Tuesday, March 3,2009 Organizational Meeting - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m, approved the purchase of ber of students attending col• "We want the core classes (No Appointments) seven sets of mathematics lege," said teacher Susanna and the elective classes to be also includes 10 data projec• and science books for the high Smelcer. "We looked at the excellent, Prentice Hall fit tors and carts and CPS clickers Monday, March 9,2009 Hearings from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and schools, totaling more than technical component to try the need of the district," said to assess knowledge instanta• 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. $242,000. and make sure the calculus teacher Elizabeth Bozyk about neously. (Appointments Only) "Since July of 2007, we have aligns with the AP (Advanced the chemistry book. "This "This is the end of a long process," he said. "Our stu• Tuesday, March 10,2009 Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and spettt $1.2 million on major Placement) calculus." chemistry book has it all in one. 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. textbook adoptions, and that "It was important to make It works for the student who's dents are being provided with (Appointments Only) doesn't incjude the ancillary sure that students will be suc• struggling in math to one of the best, up-to-date, topnotch things" said Superintendent cessful in AP calculus," added our college-bound students." books and the teachers picked Wednesday, March 11,2009Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Greg Baracy. Donna Lochlear, director of She noted that the astrono• them. It's tremendous to have 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The latest purchases secondary development. my book replaces one that has so many teachers put in the (Appointments Only) a 1999 copyright. time. Kudos to Aggie and the approved this month include The pre-calculus book is Thursday, March 12,2009 Hearings from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. new pre-calculus books for written with a high school This is the second time in as Textbook committees. They've (Appointments Only) grades 11-12 and calculus student in mind. The book it many months that the board done an excellent job." books for grade 12, both pub• replaces was a college-level has approved the purchase of Friday, March 13, 2009 Hearings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. lished by Pearson Prentice book, Lochlear added. new textbpoks. In January, it smasonthometowniife.com [ (313) 222-6751 (Appointments Only)

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OUR VIEWS Foundation fund-raiser reaches for the stars There will be millions of people watching the Oscars on Sunday. The vast majority will be watching on television sets from the confines of their living rooms, far from the pomp and circumstance surrounding the actual event in Hollywood. If you ever wanted to experience a little of the glitz that surrounds the Academy Awards, however, there is an event Sunday evening at the Emagine Theater in Canton that just might whet your appetite — in more ways than one. The Canton Community Foundation, which provides fund- . ing for numerous Tickets for the event local programs and initiatives, is hosting are not cheap at $100 a glitzy fund-raiser a pop, especially in at the theater called Magical Night with this economy. However, the Stars. Emagine this fund-raiser is all owner Paul Glantz, about the community. who is truly a com• munity-minded The proceeds from businessman, agreed the event - like all to let the Foundation take over the entire the Foundation's giant multi-plex the• events - will fund ater for the night. community-based Those who attend programs. In the past, the fund-raiser will get to walk up the the Foundation has red carpet, eat gour• used its fund-raisers met foods, mingle with the paparazzi, to pay for things like watch several of the scholarships for local Oscar-nominated students. This year, films in Emagine Canton's many the• however, the Foundation Stop destroying nature dents in schools, churches, Scout troops aters, and even take will use the proceeds What do you or wherever their interests lie. in the Academy This letter is about Canton I would like to clarify the fact that the Celebration Youth Orchestras con• Awards on the big to meet a couple Township's plan for the Rouge River Mail comments to the Canton Observer, 635 W. sist of four ensembles — the Strings, screen. immediate needs in the trails project. The Michigan DNR is Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, MI 48226 or responsible to ensure the Michigan e-mail to kfeuijan^nofltetownlftexom. an entry level for string players, the Tickets for the community - hunger Natural Resources Trust Fund is used Sinfonia for more advanced string event are not cheap and homelessness. for its intended purpose, arid not jplayers who are not quite ready for the at $100 a pop, espe• wasted by special interests. It is good aestheticism and judgment? Leisure Youth Symphony, the Flute Choir and cially in this econ• that the Rouge has been cleaned up by Services has built a huge pyramid over the Youth Symphony, which is a full omy. However, this concerned citizens. However, those who the years by embracing other special orchestra. Both the Flute Choir and the fund-raiser is all about the community. polluted it should have cleaned their interests, competing with private sector Youth Symphony are for more advanced The proceeds from the event — like all the messes. businesses, a'nd the education system middle school and high school musi• Foundation's events — will fund community- About a year ago I attended a single itself, which is in the business section cians. It is the string players in the based programs. In the past, the Foundation meeting of the local Canton Rouge trail of the real telephone book. Since when Youth Symphony with whom Dr. Volk has used its fund-raisers to pay for things collectivists, and knew I was amongst does government dictate to the whole of works in special sectional rehearsals. like scholarships for local students. This just another faction focused on walk• the people what they will do for leisure? Jane Libblng, education coordinator year, however, the Foundation will use the ing and biking trails. I later took a lei• Plymouth Canton Symphony Society proceeds to meet a couple immediate needs surely stroll through what had already Canton in the community — hunger and homeless• been developed near Michigan Avenue ness. and Morton Taylor Road. To sum it up, The Foundation will donate this year's I walked away from the site wonder• Don't combine dispatch proceeds to First Step, a local shelter for ing why do we continue to rape Mother abused women and their children, and Nature's various plants and topsoil If Farmington, Plymouth or that took thousands of years to create? My congratulations to Kurt Kuban Northville wanted to share a dispatch Gleaners Community Food Bank, which has Natural woodlands such as Holliday for his excellent coverage of the work center that would make more sense several distribution points in Canton. Let's Park and the one out on Cherry Hill Canton dentist Dr. Howard Volk is to me due to the fact that they border face it, on average, people in Canton are Road west of Prospect is a better doing with the Plymouth Canton Livonia. Canton does not. I could see doing better than most in this region. But choice. There are already^concrete or Symphony Society's Celebration Youth delays in immediate response to fire or not all in Canton are doing well. Both orga• asphalt ways, roads, trails all over. Why Orchestras. police protection and that is not what nizations say there has been a surge of need are these controversial nuisance theo• In addition to helping strings stu• I pay my taxes for. After the Northville . in the Canton community, which means this ries of wasting funds allowed to con• dents with their techniques and perfor• debacle, I am leery of some of Mayor economy is wreaking havoc even here. So tinue without proper policing or good mance, he is a living example of the dif• Jack Kirksey's ideas. There are some attending the event, while it will be a glitzy sense? ference instrumental music can make areas where dollars should not be cut social gathering, will really go a long way Leisure Services Director Ann throughout one's life. What Dr. Volk and that is fire and police. My sugges• towards helping the most unfortunate in Conklin "thinks" the trails are beau• has been able to give these students tion is that Canton talk to Plymouth or the our community. And remember, this is a tiful. Could she teach us the history is something that can't be conveyed Westland. Take Livonia out of the equa• charitable event that is tax deductible. and problems of aesthetic philosophy, in a lecture or taught from a book. tion. So, if you have the means and want to help along with other subjects such as aes• Hopefully, more adults will step up and the community out, not to mention have a thetic attitude, distance, imagination, share their special skills with other stu• Livonia fun night out during the doldrums of win• ter, get out and enjoy a little Hollywood right here in Canton.

Fifth-grade students from Miller Elementary were among.those who have attended 'African American History Through Artist Join the discussion Eyes' at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, which is a demonstration through music to embrace diversity. What did you (earn from this program? What do you think about...?

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An ancient world is revealed in Hatching the Past Zoo fountain y trek of nature exploration Files that allows you to decide whether in new film in Michigan has been long. or not the dinosaur Coelphysis (see- Thousands of school children LOH-fye-siss) cannibalized their young and adults have joined me on the Want the answer? Go see it! Hatching The Detroit Zoo's Horace H. trails that led to wilder sides of the Past is free with museum admission Rackham Memorial Fountain makes suburban living. That trek includes and left me musing about modern-day several appearances in the new stop- almost 15 years of nature ram- dinosaurs: great blue herons and snap• motion animated 3 -D adventure, blings for the Observer £2 Eccentric ping turtles. Coraline, which opened in theaters Newspapers. But Hatching The Past was more nationwide on Feb. 6. Yesterday, my ever-evolving journey than a dynamic exhibit for me. There Featuring the voices of Dakota of mixing profession is a footnote. Here's the rest of the Fanning as Coraline and Teri with outdoor pas• story: While Cranbrook was put• Hatcher as the Other Mother, the sions sent me back to ting final touches on its rare glimpse film tells the tale of a young girl who Cranbrook where it of dinosaur life I was incubating a moves from Michigan to Oregon and all began over three plan with Cranbrook to join their discovers a secret door in her new decades ago. Back then science camp staff this summer, home that leads to a bizarre fantasy — after rnigrating west bringing my nature writer's trek world. from Buffalo — I did through Michigan full circle. My In one scene, Coraline reflectively not know Michigan Urban Naturalist Explorer camp picks up a snow globe holding a repli• was a mitten and some egg hatches this summer and will ca of the iconic Detroit Zoo fountain Nature's way Michiganders lived in join Cranbrook's expanded Summer as a joyful reminder of her favorite the thumb. Explorer camp series that includes place back home. The snow globe fig• Jonathan Hatching the Past their ever-popular Ecology, Science ures prominently in a pivotal scene Schechter is what this ramble and Crime Scene Explorer Camps. later in the film. Sharp-eyed movie is about. And it's also Urban Naturalist Explorer runs the goers will also spot a photograph of the name of the newly week of June 22-26 and is for chil• Coraline and her parents in front of opened exhibit at the Cranbrook evolution of dinosaurs, related reptiles "wonder mode" of a bare-footed 6-year- dren entering fifth, sixth or seventh the fountain. Institute of Science. Thanks to the dedi• and birds." old, a time when my dreams, reality and grade (pre-registration required). The Horace H. Rackham cated efforts of their current staff and During the member's night preview, science were all the same. Ifs still often Perhaps your young naturalist will Memorial Fountain features two 10- the generosity of Michael and Barbara I had close encounters with a young that way today. And it's the passion of join me in exploring, photographing foot-tall bronze bears in a 75,000- Sincak, dinosaurs roam the lower level Psittacosaurus (sih-tack-oh-SORE-us), exploring nature, be it in a museum or and writing about nature's way on the gallon pool with life-sized sea lions, of the Institute. The Sincaks' gifted the eggs of a Gigantoraptor (Jl-gant-oh- a woodland swamp of Oakland County Cranbrook Campus. A field trip to a turtles and frogs. The fountain is a fossil casts valued at over $80,000 has RAP-tor), a feathery Sinornithosaurus that fuels die spirit of this graying natu• glacially created bog, home to meat- favorite meeting place at the Detroit been infused into a new exhibit that (SIGH-nor-ni-tho-SORE-us), the glid• ralist. eating plants, is included. For infor• Zoo and one of the zoo's most-photo• takes you on a journey back in time mil• ing four winged Microraptor (My-crow- Hatching The Past provides an mation on Hatching The Past and to graphed attractions. lions of years — a journey well worth rap-tore) and Confusciusornis (con- intimate look at all die major plant explore all of Cranbrook's exciting Since Coraline premiered, the taking. FEW-shus-OR-nis), the first primitive and meat eating dinosaur groups that science camps call the Cranbrook zoo has been receiving inquiries John Zawiskie, geologist and pale• bird with a beak and a reduced tail. tromped about Earth. Some exhibits Institute of Science at (248) 645-3210 regarding a snow globe similar to ontologist at die institute, summed Of course there was the expected T- are interactive. Others are dramatic in or check out the newly revised Web the one seen in the film. The item is up what's in store perfectly with one Rex skull. 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Salem girls GAME WRAPS seize first Wildcats win Plymouth's girls basketball team upended, visiting Livonia Churchill, 55-42, Tuesday^ *%- night in Central Senior guard Kelsi Robinson led all scorers with BY JEFFTHEISEN 20 points. Fellow senior SPORTS WRITER Shaakira Haywood also shone, netting 17 points, Salem and South Lyon threw every bit 10 rebounds and a pair of of defense at each other in abattle forth e blocked shots. KLAA Central title. Stacey Klonowski added Salem (10-7,8-1) came out on top 33- nine points and seven 31 to clinch the first-ever division tide. rebounds to the winners5 "It was an awesome game," Salem cause. head coach Fred Thomann said. "South "When Churchill doubled Lyon is such a good team and they pres• down on Shaakira, it left ent so many problems because they've Kelsi open from outside, got a great outside game and a great and she made her shots," inside game. said Plymouth coach Ted "They hadn't been beaten/m their Sturdivant. "Stacey played home floor all year, so for us to come in great, too." here and lock up the division champion• Churchill was paced by ship mmeir gym was really abig win for Alysa Boldiszar, who scored 15 us." points. South Lyon loses its third straight and PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER falls to 13-4,6-3. Plymouth's Taylor Currier (right) tries to create some separation from Canton's Dan Bielak during Tuesday night's cross-campus showdown. The Chiefs dominate "They're a good defensive team, but Wildcats won, 7-3. Canton's girls basketball I think we started to doubt where we team pulled off a feat nearly could score from, and we stopped taking unheard of in high school it to the basket," South Lyon head coach basketball Tuesday night at Erica Thomas said. Wayne Memorial. Both teams struggled to put anything The Chiefs' stifling defense in the basket in the first quarter. The held the Zebras to single digits Rocks ended up on top 6-4, but it was all in their 52-8 triumph. Lions in the second quarter. The win improved state- After starting the game l-for-13 from ranked Canton's record to 15-2 the floor, South Lyon finished the half overall and 8-1 in the KLAAs making five of six shots for a 17-9 lead Plymouth scores early, often in 7-3 victory over Chiefs South Division. Wayne until the final second. dropped to 2-15 and 0-9, Bret deBear launched a shot as the Saiem icers clinch Central, Page B4. Wildcats' bench. respectively. buzzer went off for a three-pointer that The Wildcats built a 3-0 CarolAnn Sexauer led the cut the deficit to 17-12 at the half and advantage over the game's Chiefs with 13 points. Kari proved to be a huge shot in the end. BY ED WRIGHT opening 10 minutes thanks Schmitt added 10 points and "Getting behind like we did really put OBSERVER STAFF WRITER to goals from Ryan Renault five rebounds. us behind, but Bret made a great shot (from Luke Merandi and Pat Kayla Bridges sparkled, too, at halftime," Thomann said. "That was The bold, black-and-white Smiatacz), Merandi (from netting nine points and seven huge." ad printed on the boards just Renault and Smiatacz) and boards. Sara Schmitt pulled The Rocks carried the momentum to the right of the Plymouth Taylor Currier, who picked down six caroms. jnto the third with Sara Stone scoring six hockey team's bench Tuesday up a helper from John Deal. Crystal Hughes led the points to help cut the lead to 23-22 head• night could have served as The Chiefs regained a dose Zebras with fourpoints. ; ing into the final eight minutes of play. the Wildcats' motto. of momentum just before the Canton led 16-2 after one The lead was never more than three The ad shouted "WE first intermission when Alex quarter, 31-6 at the half and points for either team, but Victoria DELIVER!" which the Berlin scored fromBrya n 51-7 with eight minutes to Brotz's lone three-pointer of the game Wildcats did over and over Davison and Tomilenko. with 3:26 to play tiedth e score at 29. again against cross-campus The most-impressive net- "We did a good job against The Lions had three opportunities to rival Canton. finder of the night came with their packed-in zone," said retake the lead but turned it over three- Plymouth bolted to a 3-0 6:47 left in the second period Canton coach Brian Samulski. straight times. Tracy Whalen hit a basket lead before the pre-game when Kyle Callahan con• to give the Rocks the lead with around Zamboni fumes had evapo• trolled a loose puck at mid- Ignition stalled two minutes left. rated and then skated to a ice and while fending off a The Detroit Ignition was The Lions cut the lead to one on a convincing 7-3 victory. Canton defenseman with his defeated forth e first time this make and a miss at the line by Kelsey The Wildcats improved to right arm, directed the puck year by the Milwaukee Wave, Kaminsky but the Rocks answered with 12-8-2 overall while Canton into the net with his left to 8-4, at U.S. Cellular Arena on apair of free throws by Brotz for a 33-30 slipped to 15-6. make it 4-1. Sunday. lead with 25 seconds remaining. "I wasn't really sure how "That was a huge goal, not The Ignition fell to 6-3 South Lyon center Danielle Gotham we'd come out tonight only because of Kyle's effort, while the Wave improved to was fouled with seven seconds left and because we're so young, but but because it gave us a 7-4 in the four-team Xtreme made one of two, making the score 33- we had some good practices three-goal lead," Fassbender Soccer League. 31. this week," said Plymouth confirmed. "If Canton had The Ignition was able to fin• Chelsea Davis was fouledbu t missed coach Paul Fassbender. "We scored when it was 3-1, who ish just two of its 16 chances. the front end of a one-and-one, and worked on getting the puck knows what happens?" Wave midfielder Chad Burt Gotham grabbed the rebound and got a to the net and crashing hard, Plymouth cemented the booted in the first tally of the time-out. and that's how we scored a win by scoring the first two afternoon at 9:33 of die open• The last gasp came with three seconds couple of goals tonight. goals of the third period. ing frame. Ignition defender left. The inbound went cleanly to Kristin "I thought our defense The first came when fresh• Zach Wilkes evened the count Short, who was wide open behind the played extremely well. Chris man Tyler Sanders — who at two-all at 2:27 of the sec• arc, but she dribbled once to get closer Merrill was huge tonight. He was solid at both ends of ond, but Brett Weisner scored to me three-point line, and the Rocks' did a nice job of protecting the ice — lit the lamp from another two for Milwaukee defense closed in to force a shot that fell the puck when it was in our the door-step just 90 sec• Plymouth hockey players celebrate a first-period goal during Tuesday with just 35 seconds left in the well short at the buzzer. zone." onds into the period. Forty night's 7-3 victory over Canton. half., "This was abetter game than we Merrill's most memorable seconds later, Tyler Currier Neither team was able to played the last time(agains t Salem)," play unfolded with 4:55 found the back of the net to but Plymouth quickly re- with 1:30 to go on Berlin's find the back of the net in the make it 6-1. Thomas said. "The defenses played bet• left in the contest when upped its five-goallea d 50 goal from Rohn Gaudi and third, but Burt notched his ter this time,bu t we weren't able to score he jolted Canton's Nick The never-say-quit Chiefs seconds later when Renault Ryan Lash. second goal of the night just more than we did last time either." Tomilenko so forcefully that retaliated with a Mark scored from Merandi and 50 seconds into the fourth the Chiefs stick flew at least Barath goal from A. J. Smiatacz. ewright@hometown! ife.com quarter. [email protected] | (248) 349-1700, ext. 228 20 feet into the air over the Rosales two minutes later, Canton capped the scoring (734) 578-2767

THE DAVISON FILE Canton hockey player Bryan Name: Bryan Davison; Red Zone Defender Davison School: Canton presents Athletic interests: Plays Canton's Davison presents imposing obstacle for foes an ominous defense for Canton's state- obstacle for ranked hockey team and high opposing school lacrosse; BY ED WRIGHT like a yard sale." forwards to OBSERVER STAFF WRITER « The jolt was just one of overcome when Family: Parents Tim and Lori; many the physical Davison they cross the brother Patrick and sister Erin; Like two trains speeding has deposited into his Chiefs' blue Favorite NHL player: Brendan toward each other on the "check"ing account this line. The 6-foot- Shanahan; same set of tracks, Canton season — his second as a 2,200-pound . Favorite sports movies: senior defenseman Bryan member of the Chiefs' state- senior has 'Miracle' and 'Friday Night Davison and the Dearborn ranked hockey team. helped lead the Lights'; Heights Crestwood hockey Chiefs to their player were destined for a Imposing defender best season in Favorite TV show: Man vs. Wild ground-shaking collision Prep Profile Davison has provided the 10 years. (Discovery Channel); behind the Chiefs' net dur• thunder to leading scorer Favorite restaurant: Leo's ing a game early this season. can skate like the wind. Nick Tomilenko's lightning Coney Island; Unfortunately for the "It was a clean check and during a season in which If I could change one rule in Crestwood player, instead the other guy didn't get they've been ranked as high school hockey, it would of an even-steven collision, hurt," Davison remembered, high as eighth in Division it was more like an accel• "but his helmet ended up be...: "1 don't want to sound 1 by the Michigan High erating red freight train somewhere around the blue School Hockey Coaches like a goon, but I would allow (Davison) meeting Thomas line. His equipment was Association. a little fighting. It's part of the the Tank Engine. scattered all over the place. "First of all, Bryan is an „ sport." You see, Davison is 6-foot- When he got up, he joked 2, weighs 200 pounds and to me that it kind of looked Please see DAVISON, B4 B2 (CP) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, February 19,2009 online at hometownlifexom WRESTLING RESULTS Salem subdues ferocious Lions John Glenn puts headlock on first KLAA Kensington Conference Individual Team Wrestling Tourney Saturday at Salem with pin-point shooting, 50-44 FINAL STANDINGS: 1. KLAA Kensington Conference crown Westland John Glenn, 256.5; . BY ED WRIGHT WAYNE MEMORIAL 70, CANTON 2. Canton, 227; 3. Northville, . 204.5;4.Saiem,193.5;5. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 58: On Tuesday at Canton, the BY ED WRIGHT Livonia Franklin, 186; 6. Livonia Zebras clinched the KLAA Stevenson,114; 7. Plymouth, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 102; 8. South Lyon, 86.5; 9. (tie) What's the best way to tran- South Division title thanks in Livonia Churchill and Novi, 79.5; quilize a bunch of ferocious large part to Robert Woodson 11. Wayne Memorial, 78; 12. South . With the do-or-die state Lyon East, 24. Lions? and Daniel Hill, who both tournament just around the INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Fire a bunch of pin-point netted 19 points. Jimmiel corner,; Westland John Glenn re• 103 pounds: 1st-place three-pointers at them. Bennett also played well match: Steve Wakeford (JG) fueled its tank with some high- decisioned Paul Hanni (LF), 8-5; That was the winning game Wayne, twining 14. performance momentum at 3rd: Nick Kim (S) dec. Daniel plan in Salem's stunning Marian Glenn led the Chiefs Filippelli (0,8-2; 5th: Said with 18 points. Kiere Daniels Saturday's inaugural Kensington Youssef (P) won by forfeit over 50-44 upset of South Lyon Lakes Activities Association's Tyler Fole (SLE). Tuesday night. was also solid, contributing Kensington Conference indi• 112:1st: Waleed Faraj (0 The victory boosted Salem's 13 points and six rebounds. dec. Brooks O'Brien (SL), 6-3; vidual wrestling tournament at 3rd: Steve Tuyo (LF) dec. Connor record to 5-10 overall and Dietrich Lever added eight Salem. Caldwell, 14-7; 5th: Ian Phillips 3-6 in the Kensington Lakes points and Daniel Stoney The Rockets blasted off the (S) dec. Omar Mostafa (LS), 4-0. Activities Association's chipped in with six boards. 119:1st: Josh Austin (JG) dec. launching pad with a fiery fury Carl Lucke (C), 8-5; 3rd: Grea Central Division. The Lions The loss dropped Canton to by winning three of the first four Lorrain (NVL) won by major dec. fell to 8-1 heading into 8-7 overall and 5-4 in the divi• over Erik Czech (LF), 14-3; 5th: weight classes —103 pounds, Matt Mecksel (LC) won by injury Friday's first-place-deciding sion. Wayne improved to 11-4 119 and 125 — before capping default over Nick Byrnes (SIE). showdown with Novi, which is and 8-1, respectively. their championship afternoon 125:1st: Mark Thompson (JG) also 8-1. Wayne led 19-8 after one BILL BRESLER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER dec. Joe Johnson (SL)-, 6-4; 3rd: with 256.5 points, 29-5 more Mitch Wolski (C) won by major "They started pressing us in quarter, 32-21 at the half and than runner-up Canton. Canton's Brent Winekoff (left), pictured in action earlier this season, was the dec. over John Sills (Si 10-2; 5th: the third quarter and we kept 50-35 with eight minutes to Jordan McGuire (LF) dec. Kane "It was nice to win (Saturday) 145-pound champion at Saturday's KLAA Kensington Conference Individual Kanouse (LC), 9-4. our composure," said Salem play. because we finished in a three- Team Tournament. 130:1st: Jeremy Filippelli (C) coach Bob Brodie. "Plus, we "We got off to a slow start, pinned Jonny Powers (LC) in 59 started hitting some threes, which you can't afford to do way tie in our division with seconds; 3rd: Justin Robinson Canton and Franklin during the the podium by defeating South (JG) dec. James Middleditch (S), which hasn't been our forte against a skilled team like regular season, so it was nice Lyon's Brooks O'Brien, 6-3, in 6-0; 5th: Clayton Caldwell (N) this season, and we made Wayne," said Canton coach pinned Jay Bishop (LS) in 4:04. some clutch free throws down Dan Colligan. "Every time we to know we had the best team the final match. 135:1st: Donnie Watkins (C) on Saturday," said John Glenn Less than a half hour later, won by major dec. over Jared the stretch." made a run, they responded. senior Jeremy Filippelli regis• Stephens UG), 14-2; 3rd: Tevin Senior forward Joe Posler "They're probably the quick• coach Bill Polk. Hines(WM) dec. Josh Wright Northville finished third with tered an emphatic 59-second pin (NVL), 8-5; 5th: Johannes Olind paced the upset with 15 est team in the league, which 204.5 points, just ahead of the against Livonia Churchill's (S) pinned Bryan Fortney (LC) in points. Fellow senior Heath hurts us because we rely a lot 2:04. host Rocks (193.5). Fifth-place Jonny Banora in the 130-pound 140:1st: Jimmy Mann (JG) Parling added 11, including a on dribble penetration." Livonia Franklin earned 186 championship showdown. dec. Raz Markosian (LS), 10:6; pair of clutch fourth-quarter Canton was 7 of 10 from the 3rd: Justin Giacobbi (SL) pfnned triples. free-throw line. The Zebras points, but there was a severe A pair of Canton juniors Harry Eichholtz (NVL) in 1:14; 5th drop off to sixth and beyond. — Donnie Watkins and Brent Glen Malear (N) dec. Ryan Terrel The difference-maker for canned 7 of 11. Overall, John Glenn crowned Winekoff — continued their sea• (C), 5-2. the Rocks may have been LIVONIA CHURCHILL 70, 145:1st: Brent Winekoff (0 PLYMOUTH 46: six champions, including 160- son-long dominance by winning won by tech. fall over Jon Nelson junior reserve Andrew On Tuesday at pound Zaid Ammari, who at 135 and 145, respectively. (NVL), 18-3; 3rd: Robert Schultz Daniels, who contributed nine Churchill, the Chargers surged (S) pinned Josh Mills (WM) in 49 points and eight rebounds to a 33-24 half-time lead that improved to 39-10 with a4-0 Watkins crushed John Glenn's seconds; 5th: Martin Bunney (N) day capped by a dramatic 9-8 Jared Stephens, 14-2, while dec. Dusti Poisson (LS), 5-4. off the bench. He also calmly they extended to 52-38 after triumph over South Lyon's Joe Winekoff earned an 18-3 techni• 152:1st: Matt Hagan (NVL) sank 5 of 6 late-game free three quarters. dec. Jeff Adkins (JG), 8-4; 3rd: Powell in the title tilt. cal fall triumph over Northville's Brandon Billiau (LF) won by major throws when the game was The victory improved BRIAN ABBEY "I was confident today, but I Jon Nelson. dec. over Anthony Abro (C), 14-5; still in the balance. Churchill's record to 7-8 over• 5th: Josh Gustitus (LC) pinned Salem's Sam Lepper captured the all and 3-6 in the KLAA's still had a few butterflies," said Winekoffs day was spec• Chris Sweet (S) in 2:15. Overall, Salem drained 9 Ammari. "This means a lot, to title in the 215-pound weight class tacular as the No. 1-ranked 145- 160:1st: Zaid Ammari (JG) of 12 freebies while South South Division. Plymouth place first in the first conference at Saturday's KLAA individual Team pounder in the state netted two dec. Joe Powell (SL), 9-8; 3rd: Lyon was just 5 of 11 from the slipped to 8-7 and 4-5, respec• Matt Roos (LF) dec. Derrick Davey tournament. Now, hopefully, I Tournament. pins and two tech falls. (P), 9-7; 5th: Kevin Mantay (NVL) stripe. tively. can win districts, regionals and "It's just the result of working dec. Collin Gross (S), 5-2. South Lyon led 10-6 after Sophomore Justin Moss led go to the state meet." Modes, 5-3, in the final match. hard and staying motivated," 171:1st: Nick Muder (NVL) one quarter before the Rocks the Wildcats with 18 points. dec. Keith Zech (C), B-4; 3rd: Also turning in gold-medal "Josh's win over Carl Lucke Winekoff said, when asked for Jake Burns (LS) dec. Vince Rizzo • clawed back to knot the game Brennen Beyer added 10 and efforts for the Rockets were 103- was big because Lucke beat the key to his 47-1 record head• (P), '8-3; 5th: Adam Paul (N) dec. at 16-all at the half. Cliff Buttermore chipped in Zach Leuenberger, 19-14. pounder Steve Wakeford, who Josh earlier in the season," said ing into Wednesday's Division 1 189:1st: Garrett Hay (LF) Salem posted 17-point third with defeated Franklin's Paul Hanni, Polk. "And Steve's win at 103 * team district tournament. dec. Austin Root (S), 3-2; 3rd: and fourth quarters while Ryan Woods and Adam was impressive. We knew the Colin Maresh (NVL) dec. Andrew holding the Lions to 28 sec• Bedell both netted 16 points 8-5, in the final; Josh Austin, Other local grapplers who Schramm (LS), 5-2; 5th: Alex who edged Canton's Carl Lucke Franklin kid was going to be earned gold medals included Winn (P) won by tech. fall over ond-half points. for the winners, who also by the same score in the 119 tough because he dropped down Salem's Sam Lepper, who Kameron Jones (JG), 18-3. "The last time we played received 15 from Tony a weight class or two. And Mark 215:1st: Sam Lepper (S)dec. title match; 125-pounder Mark upended Franklin's Cody Hay, Cody Hay (LF), 9-5; 3rd: Bobby them at their place, we led Frezzell. Thompson, who edged South Thompson seems to be peaking 9-5, in the 215-pound final; and Lahiff (NVL) pinned Gerald Powell by two going into the fourth "Churchill played really at the right time." (JG) in 2:24; 5th: Dylan Korzetki quarter," Brodie remembered. well," said Plymouth coach Lyon's Joe Johnson for first; the Patriots' Garrett Hay, who (WM) pinned Brian Chandler (P) 140-pounder Jimmy Mann, who Canton's runner-up finish earned the 189-pound title with in 2:52. "But then we made one basket Tom Van Wagoner. defeated Livonia Stevenson's was highlighted by a quartet of a hard-fbught 3-2 decision over 285: 1st: Dustin Gajowiak in the fourth quarter. Plymouth made 5 of 13 (JG) dec. Mike Modes (LF), 5-3; Raz Markosian, 10-6; and first-place finishers. Junior 112- Salem's Austin Root. 3rd: Steve Widzinski (NVL) pinned "We played well defensively free throws while ChurchilL , heavyweight Dustin Gajowiak, pounder Waleed Faraj ignited Rich SAyig(LS) in 3:27; 5th: Blake tonight, holding them to three canned 9 of 15 shots from the Abbey (S) won by injury default the Chiefs' trips to the top step of [email protected] | (734) 578-2767. threes." stripe. who decisioned Franklin's Mike over Wally Eppler (P).

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Led by sophomore Cathy Huang's near-record-breaking performance, Canton's gymnastics teams edged Livonia Red, 142.70-136.20 Tuesday night. Huang registered an all-around score of 37.45 — just. .40 less than the school record held by Katey Gilles. "If it hadn't of been for a fall Cathy had on her last pass on the floor exercise, she would have set the school record," noted Canton coach Two Rocks with 'Grand' futures John Cunningham. "She had a great Salem football players Anthony Mullins (seated left) and Heath Parling (seated right) recently night." signed letters of intent to play college football for Grand Valley State University. Pictured behind Camille Burt, a 9-year-old Plymouth gymnast who trains at Ann In the all-around, Huang edge the two college-bound gridders are (from left) PCEP athletic director Tom Willette, Sarah Parker Arbor-based Gym America, won several honors in her age-group at teammate Robyn Piwowar, who reg- (Mullins' mom), former Salem coach Parker Salowich and Linda Manni (Parling's mom). the 2009 state-qualifying meet at Bounce Gymnastics in Hartiand isteredastellar 36.35. Red's Katina on Jan. 17. Burt, who attends Bird Elementary School, competed St. Pierre was third (34.70), Canton's as a Level 5 gymnast and won all-around with a score of 35.5 Mallory Hudak was fourth (34.30) and bars with a score of 9.0. She finished second on floor (9.0) and Red's Lauren Patla was fifth. and sixth on vault and beam. Teams from throughout Michigan "We had four nines on beam, which about one or two seconds left. That were represented at the meet. Burt is coached by Claudia and Ed was the first time we've done that all DAVISON game kind of put us on a nice roll." Kretschmer, owners and directors of Gym America. year," said Cunningham. "That was PAGE Bl the telling tale. When you score well All in the family on beam, your chances of winning all-around great kid," Canton coach It's not shocking that Davison devel• improve a lot." Dan Abraham emphasized. "On the ice, oped a passion for hockey almost the he's a very physical player who works minute he laced on his first p'air of Rock icers clinch KLAA CANTON 142.70 hard to get the job done. He does a skates at the age of 5. After all, his LIVONIA RED 136.20 VAULT: 1. Cathy Huang (CX 9.55; 2. Robyn Piwowar great job of using his size to defend our dad, Tim, was born and raised in the (C), 9.45; 3. Olivia Stephens (C), 8.8; 4. (tie) Mallory goal. hockey-loving town of Brampton, Hudak (C), Lauren Patla (LR) and Sidnee MAdison Central Division, 9-1

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Observer: Tell us about your store that our customers really business, including the types of SHOWROOM OF ELEGANCE appreciate. services and/or products you Address: 6018 Canton Center Observer: How did you decide to feature. Road, Canton, Ml 48187 locate in the Canton community? Linda Robin: Showroom of Your name: Linda Robin, Linda Robin: When we first Elegance fine jewelry is a store started putting together the owner that caters to the customer no plans for a retail store (which matter what the purchase. Our Your hometown: Whitmore was five years in the making-), collection includes everything Lake we looked at many communi• from the latest sterling silver Business opened when?: ties in the western metro area. jewelry to elegant platinum October of 2000 At the time, I lived in Canton designs. We have a master Number of employees: 5 and saw a need for a store like craftsman on site that creates Your business specialty: ours in a growing community. breathtaking custom designs Observer: Do you have a funny "Building relationships that' and completes almost all tidbit or story to share with our turn our customers into lifelong repairs in house. What does readers about your experience so this mean to the customer? friends." far as a small business owner? They can work with and speak Business phone/Web site: Linda Robin: I feel that we to an expert that they can have (734)207-1906, www.show- should have named our store complete confidence in. roomofelegance.com Murphy (as in Murphy's Law) Observer: What makes your because just fivemonth s after business unique? we opened, Canton Center was Linda Robin: Our store is from and our master jeweler closed completely in front of us unique because we make the can provide services that many for the widening of the road, purchasing of an engagement other jewelers can not. then right after that 9-11 hit, ring easy. Our associates all Observer: How did you first decide then the following Christmas understand how important to open your own business? we were robbed and had to this moment is in a couples Linda Robin: I have worked close for four days during our life and we take extra time to in the jewelry industry for busiest season and now the ensure we understand which many years and knew that a economy is just another feath• engagement ring and diamond retail store would complete er in our cap. Maybe someone THAT MEANS fits that particular couple per• my journey. It is something is trying to tell us something! fectly. We have a huge selec• I take very personally and I My mother always said that I tion of merchandise to choose believe that is an aspect of our don't listen.

CHAMBER CHAT ; Here's your chance to showcase your business on a page geared to Computer classes the Canton Chamber of Commerce at (734) business in your community. 453-4040. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6-9 p.m., 20. All 2009 Seminars and Computer train• By advertising alongside features geared toward local business, you the Canton Chamber of Commerce is offer• ing courses are sponsored by Showroom of can reach your target audience faster. ing an "Intro to MS Publisher-Part 1" course Elegance and Waltonwoods of Canton. presented by Canton Computers. The course will be held at the Canton Chamber of First address If it's important to you, Commerce office located at 45525 Hanford New Canton Supervisor Phil LaJoy will pres• Road in Canton. This is one of many com• ent his first State of the Township address dur• puter training courses that have been ing the Canton Chamber of Commerce's March it's important to us. scheduled throughout 2009- These classes luncheon at 11:30 a.m., March 5 at the Village are open to Chamber members and to the Theater at Cherry Hill. Tickets are already on For advertising information, please call: public. sale, and cost $20 in advance and $25 atthe Cost for the seminar is $25 for Chamber door. Oakland County: 586-826-7411 members and $40 for non-members. Class size To make reservations, contact the, Chamber is limited. Registration will be accepted on a office at (734) 453-4040, or e-mail reception- Wayne County: 734-582-8363 first come, first serve basis. To register, contact [email protected]. West Oakland County: 248-437-2011 B6 (*) Observer S Eccentric [ Thursday, February 19,2009 online at hometownJifexom

RELIGION CALENDAR Orthodox church council launches Web site To submit an item for the religion at West Chicago, Livonia. Communion The Council of Orthodox Christian "Throughout our 52-year history, our and lay association that represents . calendar, send e-mail to Ichomin® will be served and the mark of the Churches of Metropolitan Detroit has clergy and laity have devoted their ener• various canonical Orthodox churches in hometownlife.com or write: Religion ashes Will be given. launched its first Web site at www.coccde- gies to fulfilling our mission of promoting metro Detroit. Its mission is to promote Calendar, Observer Newspapers, 615 A spaghetti dinner hosted by mem• troit.com/. Orthodoxy within our community," COCC Orthodox Christianity throughout the W. Lafayette-second level, Detroit, Ml bers, of the Young Adult Fellowship The site features information about the President Richard Shebib said. "Our area through worship, fellowship, and 48226, Attn: Linda Chomin. Deadline Group wili be held 6-7 p.m. Tickets COCC and Orthodox Christianity, direc• newly designed Web site is today's vehicle charitable, educational and outreach pro• for an announcement to appear in $5 adults, $3 ages 3-12, and available tories of Orthodox parishes and monas• for helping us reach our goals." grams. the Thursday edition is noon Monday. at the church as well as at the door. teries in southeastern Michigan, and a Haiiham Fakhouri of iKonic Creations For more information on the COCC or Proceeds benefit the Young Aduit calendar of events sponsored by the COCC, (www.beikonic.com) developed the site the Web site, contact Shebib at (734) 422- Mission trip in June to Iowa. Call Orthodox parishes, and other Orthodox and will serve as webmaster. 0278 or [email protected], or Diversity event (734) 422-0494, or visit www.rose- organizations in the metropolitan area. The COCC is a 52-year-old clergy visit www.coccdetroit.com/. You can make a difference. dalegardens.org Recognition, Reconciliation and . Lenten services Renewal Initiative, a community wide 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, in meeting for all Plymouth-Canton- the chapel at St. James Presbyterian residents. Join tis in exploring our Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, history and creating art inclusive Call (313) 534-7730. Lenten Services future 7 p.m, Thursday, Feb. 19. at the 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Plymouth Township Offices, 9955 N. April 1. Passover Seder Dinner at 6 Haggerty. Visit www.miroundtable. p.m. for $8 followed by the Maundy org for information about efforts Thursday service at 7 p.m. April 9. . to create change in Plymouth- Easter Sunday Worship Service 10 Obituaries, Memorials & Remembrances Canton. This is an effort supported a.m. April 12. by the Michigan Roundtabie for Wednesday Lenten Service Diversity and Inclusion and the Ford Hosanna-Tabor offers a mid-week Foundation. RSVP to Stacy Stevens Lenten Service at 7 p.m. in the church . (248) 331-7036, sstevens@rniround- at 9600 Leverne, Redford. The Lenten table.org or to Nikhoi Atkins at nat- Series will be "Places of the Passion" [email protected] with the focus not on the physical Open house locations of our Lord's passion but St. Michael Christian School hosts on the spiritual wonders of his work. • an open house 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, A free wili offering dinner will be Feb. 19, at 7000 N. Sheldon, Canton. served beginning at 5:30 p.m. prior to t f St. Michael offers a 3-year old pre• the service each week through April 1. school through fifth grade including For information, cali (313) 937-2233. a Young Fives program and ail day Lenten services S % kindergarten. For information, call Holy Communion $ Imposition of (734)459-9720. Ashes 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Lecture on St. Paul Feb. 25, Lenten Evening Prayer 7:30 JOHN C. AKERLEY SHIRLEY IRENE CEASER ROBERT E. ELLISON ARDEMIS KALOUSDIAN During this year of honoring St. Paul, p.m. Wednesdays, at Holy Cross St. Priscilla Church welcomes Rev. Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Age 96. Went home to heaven January 30,1928 - February 14,2009. Age 84, February 15, 2009. Beloved Age 91, of Bloomfield Hills, MI. Died February 12, 2009. Born November Born in Detroit, Michigan and resided husband of the late Bernadine. on February 10, 2009, after a heart Richard J. Cassidy as presenter of 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 28, 1912 in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, in Canton. Shirley will be reunited Loving father of Jean (Paul) Kurily, attack. She is survived by her daughter. a program on the life of St. Paul 7 427-1414, Canada. He moved to Birmingham, with her parents Willard and Helen Joan (Larry) Witko, Carol Ellison and Dr. Sona Kalousdian (Dr. Ira D, (Don) p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the church, Families In action workshops Abo, sister Phyllis Wilson, beloved Cathy (Mark) Schneider. Very proud Lawrence); son, Raff? Kalousdian Michigan in 1926. At 27, he met and 19120 Puriingbrook, Livonia, Ml 48I52. The National Association for Mental married his first love, Lela and lived daughter Diane Kroll and grandson grandpa of Bryan, Kristen, Paul, (Kathleen M. Hennessey); and grand• the American dream for 61 years. Craig Kroll, .Survived by husband Kelly, Jenny, Shaelyn and Robert. daughter, Ani Kalousdian. She was Cassidy is a professor of Sacred Kineses 10-week educational program They were members of the First Michael Ceaser. brother Ed Aho of Brother of Gordon (Joyce). Also sur• married to Diran Kalousdian until his Scripture at Sacred Heart Seminary begins 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Baptist Church of Birmingham, Arizona, sister-in-law; Barbara Bain of vived by many nieces and nephews. passing in 1992. Mrs, Kalousdian was and has authored many articles and at St. Regis Parish School Campus White Lake, daughter' Janice May Bob was always honorable and did the only child of Harry G. and Zabel Michigan for over fifty years. He in Bloomfield Hills. The program is worked for General Motors, Corp. for (Gary) of Brighton, daughter Debbie everything with a high degree of Kouzian. She is also survived by her books on the New Testament, For Forty years and was retired for thirty- Wilkinson (Ed) of Westland, son-in- integrity. His friends were numerous. cousins: Armen Topouzian and fami• information, call MaryRice at (734) for people with a loved one diag• five years. John spent many hours law Greg Kroll of Livonia, stepson He will be missed by all who knew ly; Aimand Krimian and family; Carol 522-1095. nosed with a serious mental illness. restoring furniture and caning chairs. Micheal Ceaser Jr. (Mihoko) of him. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris (Stan) Edwards; and Lucy Ardash and VBS preview The workshop meets either every He was the loving father to Daniel Riverview, and stepdaughter Diane Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington family. Mrs. Kalousdian received both Akerley (Nancy) and Judith Kortryk Reszetar (John) of Saline. 10 grand• Rd., Livonia Friday from 10 a.m. Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees Presented by International Christian Wednesday or Thursday evening (Wilbert). Grandfather to Christine children and 18 great-grandchildren until time of Memorial Service at 1 from the University of Michigan in Education Association 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and ends on April 29/30. The goal is DeGrendel (Grant), Linda DuCharme also siirvive Shirley. Shirley was p.m. Memorial contributions may be Ann Arbor. Her long career included Saturday, Feb. 21, at Ward Church, Six to help families better understand (Steven), Karen Todd (Alan). Terrance employed with General Motors in directed to American Cancer Society serving as field coordinator for the Mile and Haggerty, Northville. A day ' mental illness, how it affects the fam• and Alyssa Akerley. Great-grandfather several positions and retired in 1979 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics during of ten who he said made him great. He from the Human Resources depart• Please share a raevapry at World War IL She was also the Capitol of meeting Christian publishers to ily and what they can do to help. A is survived by his beloved wife, Edna, ment. Shirley will be deeply missed www.rggrharris.com 'District Director for the New York view their curriculum. Sit in on four nominal fee of $20 per person or $30 for eight years in sunny Florida. His and always remembered by her loving State School of Industrial and Labor of 20 workshops. This is a nondenom• per couple will be charged at the time Relations, Cornell University; Univ• extended family consist of Beverly family and friends. May she live eter• IAN HARLEY HALL inational event. Call (248) 557-5526 of registration. Families in Action is and Ed Bohlin, Jim and Diane Reiter, nally in peace with God's love. A ersity Editor at the University of Bonnie and Ron Graham. Seven Memorial service will be held Friday, Age 23. Of Farmington Hills, Ml. Feb. Detroit; and the founding Executive or visit www.iceaonlineiorg. funded in large part by the Oakwood grandchildren and five great-grand• February 20, 10:30 a.m at St. Thomas 12, 2009. Arrangements by THAYER- Director of Project Transition, a pro• Bethany singles Healthcare Foundation and the children. Member of St. Paul United A¾ecket, 555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton, ROCK Funeral Home, Farmington. gram sponsored by the League of •f'Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb, Oakwood Heritage Hospital Auxiliary. Ml 48188. Family requests memorial Catholic Women of Detroit. A great Methodist Church of Largo, Florida 21, at Leon's 30149 Ford Road, south For information or to register, call for many years. His life has touched so contributions be sent in Shirley's proponent of volunteerism and a vocal many and we will love and miss him name to the American Heart advocate for seniors, Mrs. Kalousdian side (next to Tim Horton's) in Garden Mary Ellen at (248) 348-7197. Space is always. Memorial Service at a later Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, served as Chair, Advisory Council, City, 48135, All separated, divorced limited; so pre-registration required, date. Local arrangements by Potere- Chicago IL 60674 or Area Agency on Aging-IB; Executive and singles welcome. For details, call AM you can eat fish fry Modetz Funeral Home. On-line guest- www.honor.americanheart.org. Please Board member, League of Catholic book www.modetzfuneraihoine.com sign Shirley's online guesthook at Women; Trustee, Village Women's Kathy at (734) 513-9479. Mark your calendars for the return www.crematiomnichigan.com. Club Foundation; and Treasurer and • Saturday, Feb. 28, Annual Chili of St. Michael the Archangel Parish's REX H. "SANTA" BIRD Board Member, Women's Economic Cook-Off and Uno tournament will be "All You Can Eat" Lenten Fish Dinners Club of Detroit. Friends and family held 7:30-10 p.m. at St. Mel's Catholic beginning 4:30-7 p.m. Friday,. Feb. Age 65, of Westland. February will be notified about a memorial serv• 12, 2009. Loving husband of 25 ice to be held in the Spring. Individ• Church, 7506 Inkster Rd., Dearborn 27, and continuing March 6, March years to Gail Bird, father to Rex uals may make contributions in Mrs. Heights. Admission is S5 or a pot of 13, March 20, March 27, and April 3, in t A. Bird, Julie Dreon, Dawn WILLIAM "BILL" DEWEY Kalousdian's memory to the Area Chili including the recipe, cash prize the cafeteria of St. Michael School, Mayer, Jennifer West (Donny Jr.), Born in Flint, Michigan, on Agency on Aging-IB, Drawer # 1141, for winner of Cook-Off and tourna• 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd., Gary Mayer (Jaime), and 13 grand• July 19, 1918, died in San DOROTHY S. HILTY P.O. Box 79001, Detroit, Ml 48279- children. Sister Nonni (Joe) Kamman, ment. For details, call Kathy (734) between Farmington and Merriman, Antonio, Texas on February February 12, 2009, age 94. Retired 1141. brothers Ronald Byrd, and Leonard 5,'2009, at the age of 90. Bill teacher with the Birmingham Schools, 513-9479 or Judy (734) 261-5630.' ' Livonia. Dinners featurea choice Bird. Along with many loving family grew up in Flint where he earned his' and longtime Birmingham-Bloomfield Bethany is a Catholic organiza• of hand-dipped fresh Alaskan cod, arid friends. Preceded in death by Eagle Scout Badge and graduated from Hills resident. Beloved wife of the mother Bessie Konlak, John KonJak, tion under the auspices of the fried or baked, along with a large Flint Central High School in 1936. He late John Carl Hilty. Dearest mother and Marlene Byrd. Rex retired from graduated from Michigan State of Susan Hilty and the late John Carl Archdiocese of the Detroit Office for assortment of side dishes and bever• GM 1985, after which he enjoyed University, where he was a member of Hilty, Jr. Grandmother of Carl and Family Ministry. Bethany provides ages. Cost $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 driving limousines and being Santa for Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, in 1940, Daniel Zimring. Sister-in-law of the neighborhood events. Family and spiritual, social and educational . children ages 3-11, and free for age 3 with a degree in Accounting. Bill Evelyn Schwarze. Also many nieces friends are welcome to celebrate his assistance through peer-to-peer min• and under. Carryout orders available served in the United States Army from and nephews. Daughter of the late wonderful life on February 28,2009 at August, 1941, until he was honorably Herman and Clara Schwarze. Sister of istry to the divorced and separated at $7 each. For information, cali (734) the U AW Local 163, 450 S, Merriman discharged as a Captain in January, the fate Carl, Bruce. Herman, Ralph, of all Christian faiths. 261-1455, ext. 200. Rd., Westland, Michigan from 2-7pm. 1946. On February 15, 1941, he mar- and Fred Schwarze. Inurnment will be Catholic date night Free movie night tried Ruth Kittredge, who bore him four at White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial 'St. Michael the Archangel Marriage Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church' daughters. They divorced in 1975. Bill Tributes to Hospice of Michigan. A. J. earned his CPA accreditation in 1951. Desmond & Sons. 248^362-2500. and Family Life Committee invites 04175 Farmington Rd., north of 1-96, He worked tor Clirysler Corporation View obituary and share memories at BRADLEYSCHULTZ you to Catholic Date Night 6:30 p.m. Livonia) wili be showing the movie from 1951 until he retired from his www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Age 52, of Jackson. Passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Box Bar, 777 "FireProof" 7 p.m. Friday, February 27, position as Comptroller of the Defense Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Division in 1979. Bill was instrumen• W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, to enjoy doors open at 6:30 p.m. Register at his home. He was born July 1.8, tal in the founding of -St. Stephen's an evening of fellowship with other www.christoursavior.org. "Fireproof" t 1956 in Chicago, the son of Episcopal Church, having been an Stanley and Jeanette (Lasehe) Schultz. Catholic couples. The meeting is touched the hearts and impacted the active member from the time the He married Susan O' Neill (Taylor) on open to any couple (dating, engaged, marriages of millions of moviegoers. church was a mission of Christ Church January 1, 1990 and she survives. Cranbrook. In 1989, Bill married married) who has an interest in form• Over the span of just a few weeks, Bradley enjoyed living in the country, Dorothy Walker. They had only eight• taking care of various animals, includ• ing, building or enhancing a strong, this movie showed in top box-office een months together before she passed ing horses and also traveling, especial• faith-based marriage. St. Michael's charts. At work, inside burning build• away. He- spent the last ten years of hi s ly to China. He has been employed by Pastoral Associate, Sharon Williams, ings, Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the life in San Antonio, Texas, near his Yazaki North America, in Canton for daughter, Linda, and her children and BARBARA M. speaks about God's plan for marriage old firefighter's adage: Never Leave about 20 years. Besides his loving wife grandchildren. He was preceded in KETCHERSIDE of 19 years, Bradley is also survived and what it is meant to be. No charge. Your Partner Behind. At home, in the death by his parents, Anna and Henry by his children: Kristen (Douglas) For information, call (734) 26H455, cooling embers of his marriage, he Dewey, his brother, Jack Dewey, and Passed away February 14, 2009. Age Bury of Broadview Heights, OH, his daughter Janet. He is survived by 78. Beloved- wife of the late Charles. ext. 207 or visit www.livoniastmi- lives by his own rules. His job is to Christopher O'Neill of Kalamazoo, his three daughters Barh Dewey and Dearest mother of Roxan Micol- chael.org. rescue others. Now Caleb must face Ml, Alexandria Schultz of Jackson, husband Mike Hussey, Linda Szymanski, Christine McKinnon, Ashley Schultz of Jackson, father-in- Sunday night lights his toughest job ever.., rescuing his Shimmiek and husband Jay, Patti Robin Melow, Charles and Lee law, Thomas Taylor, siblings: Jeff Riverside Park Church of God pres• wife's heart. Osborn and husband Dan, ten grand• Ketcherside. Also leaves nine grand• (Nilda) Schultz of Bartlet, IL, Cindy children and seventeen great grand• children and numerous great-grand• ents the non-traditional service Blood drive Schultz of Rancho Santa Margarita, children. A Memorial Service will be children,' Sister of Norma Van Dyke designed to touch all the senses, . 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, CA, Greg Schultz of Lake in the Hills, held at 1 p.m. on March 7,2009, at St. and John Van Dyke. Services were IL , Vicki Schultz of Richmond, VA every seaand and fourth Sunday of at NorthRidge Church, 49555. North Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5500 N. held on Wednesday at the Schrader- and nephews: James, and Michael the month at 6:30 p.m. at the church, Territorial at Ridge Rd., Plymouth. Adams Road, Troy, Michigan. In lieu Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth. Schultz of Lake in the Hills, IL. of flowers,-the family asks that contri• Share your special thoughts and mem• 11771 Newburgh, corner of Plymouth Register at www.giveiife.org and Bradley was preceded in death .by his butions be made to St. Stephen's ories at www.schrader-howell.com Road, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 for enter NorthRidge in Step One (spon• parents: Stanley Edward Schultz and Episcopal Church in Memory of Bill. more information. Step into the light sor code) or call (800)448-3543 JANE CAROL MacKINNON Jeanette Marie Schultz-Gray. Brad• ley's family Celebrated his life on with relevant messages and modern (GIVELIFE). February 17, 2009. After a coura• Wednesday, February 1-8, 2009 at music within a casual atmosphere. Clothing bank geous 20 year battle with cancer. Age Lauer Family Funeral Homes, Jackson Rush concert series JAMES S. BONADEO 76, of Beverly' Hills. Jane was a mem• beginning at 4:00 p,m. until the time of ' Free clothing (men, women and Age 92, of Plymouth. February ber of the Birmingham Bloomfield service at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor David Continues every Tuesday with gath• children) for those in need 10 a.m, to 14, 2009. Beloved husband of Art Center for over 40 years where Cornwell officiating. Memorial contri• ering and refreshments at 5 p.m,, noon on the fourth Saturday of each Earlene. Loving father of Carol she enjoyed water color and acrylic butions may be given to the family for .concert from 5:30-6 p.m for a rush month, at Canton Christian Fellowship t (David Kera) Matthews, Nancy painting. Beloved wife of Donald future designation. Envelopes will be hour concert featuring performances Bonadeo, and Mark J. Bonadeo, Dear "Ted". Dear mother of Brad (Kristyn) available at the funeral home. Please Clothing Bank, 8775 Ronda Drive, brother of Baido Bonadeo and Lee and Scott. Grandmother of Emily and share a memory with Bradley's family by local and national jazz artists south of Joy between Haggerty and Allegrina. Doting grandfather of Siri Robert. Aunt of Nancy Brys (Dan), at www.Lauerfh.com at Metropolitan United Methodist Lilley. (Brian) Compton, Tansy Matthews, Charles MacKinnon (Leslie) and Pam Church, 8000 Woodward, Detroit. No For information, call (734) 404-2480, and Maia Matthews; and loving great• Mackenzie (Scott). Cousin of Ted grandfather of Eric, Celia, Lily and Beatty (Patty). Also survived by many charge. For information, visit www.' visit www.CantonCF.org or send e- Justin Compton. Builder and land friends in Presque Isle, MI. Family metroumc.org. mail to [email protected]. developer in SE Michigan since 1947. will receive friends at AJ. Desmond Midweek Lenten services Fish fry & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Three term President and Lifetime Lola Park Lutheran Church, 14750 Begins 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, and President Emeritus of the Building Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13- Industries Association of Michigan. 14 Mile), Friday 3 p.m. until memori• Kinloch, Redford, wili have midweek continues every Friday through Generous Philanthropist and member al service 6 p.m. Memorial tributes to Lenten services on Wednesday April 3, at First United Methodist of the Board of Trustees of Madonna the Birmingham Bloomfield Art When you've lost evenings beginning 7:30 p.m. Ash Church of-Wayne-Westland, 3 Town Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Rd., University. The family will gather Wednesday, Feb. 25. Pastor Gregory Square across the street from with friends Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Birmingham, Ml 48009, Gibbons preaches on the theme the Wayne Post office. For more Vermeulen Funeral Home. 46401 W View obituary and share memories at website and in Ann Arbor Rd' (btwn Sheldon and www.desmondfuneralhome.com Father, Forgive Them. The church wili information, call (734) 721-4802 . Beck), Plymouth. Memorial service have a free Ash Wednesday Soup and or (734) 891-2523. Choose from to be held Friday 10:30 a.m. at the Sandwich Supper beginning at 6:30 fried or baked fish. Includes baked Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made your hometown p.m. for more information, call (313) potato or french fries, cole slaw, to American Kidney Fund, St. Joseph RETA D. MOSSHAMER 532-8655 or (734) 968-3523. roli and coffee, tea, or punch all Mercy Hospital or American Heart Ash Wednesday service for only $8. Special kids meals like Association. To leave a message of Age 92. OfFannington, ML February condolence, please visit 12,2009. Arrangements by THAYER- 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, in Rosedale Gardens chicken nuggets, corn dogs and ROCK Funeral Home, Farmington. vermeulenfuneralhome.com. Presbyterian Church, 9601 Hubbard fries for $4. online at hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, February 19,2009 Variety show spotli

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Barbara Erickson jokes that What: Variety show spotlights 175 years it was a little tricky to choose of Newburg United Methodist Church music to reflect the early years history of Newburg United Methodist When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21

Church since she wasn't alive then. Where: Newburg United Methodist Spotlighting the journey is another Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail story. Ever since the 175th anniver• sary committee decided to put on Newburgh and Wayne, Livonia The Variety Show to celebrate the Details: No charge. For information, special year Erickson's been study• call (734)422-0149 ing the history from the time the place of worship was established in 1834. events highlight the 175-year his• She's not only written the nar• tory including a closing ceremony in ration for the production but directs the nearly 75 cast members "I think we've always been on the when the curtain goes up 7 p.m. Trail," said Erickson. "The church Saturday, Feb. 21, at the church in and parsonage moved in 1977 to Livonia. Greenmead and we still use the Erickson directs three handbell church for Easter Sunrise Service. choirs at the church, but don't There's a lot of history for this par• expect to hear any hymns. Popular ticular congregation. We didn't have music documents each of the ••Hp a permanent minister until 1924." decades of the church's existence Ken Klein's been attending ser• including Elvis in the 1950s. A vices at the church since 1964 when quartet of barbershop singers bring members knew him as the secre- • back the Roaring '20s with "Down Gary Fry (left to right), Ken Klein, Jeff Everett, and Don Lobb sing "Down By the Old Mill Stream" as part of The Variety Show celebrating tary's son. While Cecelia typed away By the Old Mill Stream." the Roaring 70s era in the 175-year history of Newburg United Methodist Church in Livonia. in the office, he started singing in "It's a fun element of this 175th the children's choir as a soprano and anniversary," said Erickson of eventually worked his way down to Livonia. "We have a senior citizen their faces. Almost every group in at the site on Ann Arbor Trail, east Historical Park but is restored to the baritone in the Chancel Choir. The group for the kitchen band and the church is doing something, the of Newburgh Road, across from 1915 era. The present day Newburg four parts of the barbershop quartet they'll probably steal the show. We children's chorus, adult Chancel Union Cemetery (now Newburg United Methodist Church was have the kitchen band playing the Choir, We want to celebrate the Cemetery). Early on the Methodists built in 1962 on Ann Arbor Trail, sing in the adult choir. Charleston, flappers to dance, a 175th anniversary in a fun way with joined with the Congregationalists between Newburgh and Wayne "There's the sense of community barbershop quartet for the 1890s, popcorn and pop. Just bring your in the area to share the church built roads. Today 600 members from from the people there," said and the Not Ready for Prime Time family and friends and come." in 1848 by the Congregationalists. Livonia, Westland and Plymouth "I've been in choir a long time. Dancers in a black light number The church has definitely come In 1915 the Methodists moved the and the townships of Redford, There's a connection there wit where all you see is their hands a long way since Marcus Swift, the church to the corner of Newburgh Canton and Plymouth worship at the moving and their feet. We prom• first circuit rider, rode in on horse• and Ann Arbor Trail. This struc• church where Rev. Marsha Woolley ised these ladies we wouldn't show back to preach to the congregation ture still exists today at Greenmead is pastor. This year a number of [email protected] I (313) 222-22^1

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Beat the winter blahs by escap• Divine Stella Devine ing to a warmer world through Who: Spotlight Players Canton community theatre. When-8 pjr> Feb 2C-21. Feb. 272¾ .. This weekend, two local troupes and March 6-7' and 2 pm. March 1 will raise the curtain on their latest and 8 plays, just as a third wraps up pro• Where: Village heater at Cierry Hill, duction. All three shows are com• 50400 Cherry Hm Road. Canton edies with reasonable ticket prices, Tickets: $12 oil:ne at wav\ sprJight- sure to bring relief from both the weather and the economic climate. players.net; $15-$18 atthe door Call: {734)394-5300 DIVINE STELLA DEVINE Srxrtlight Players of Canton will Same Time, Next Year present "Divine Stella Devine," Who: Barefoot Productions, Plymouth Feb. 20-March 7 It's the story of an When: 8 pm Feb, 19-21 and Feb. 26-28; aging actress preparing for a new play, as Ginger, a "sweet Southern 2 p.m. Feb. 22 and March 1 belle," visits rehearsal to watch her Where:240N. MainSt., Plymouth, favorite star up close — and steal inthe Walker/Buzenoerg Furniture her role. building 'It's siDy, it's just silly," said. Tickets: $15 general; $10 students/ Barbara Bloom, who plays Stella seniors 60+,(734) 560-1493, www. Devine. "There's no deep message. T:cketleap.com, orwwwjustgobare- It's just an enjoyable and light- hear!^ evening." foot.com Bloom, who lives in Novi and serves as president of Spotlight It Ain't Broadway, But it's Close Players, discovered the play and Who: Inspire Theatre, Westland brought it to the script reading When:730pm Feb. 20-21 committee. She said it was chosen Where: Warren Road Light & Life Free because it's 'audience friendly/ and Methodist Church, 33445 Warren suitable foral l ages. "It's sort of a satirical look at Barbara Bloom of Novi as Stella, and Meg daPonte of Canton as Ginger in "Divine Stella Devine," Feb. 20-March 8 at the Village Theater at Cherry Hiil. "Gone With the Wind" and 'All Tickets: $H, call (734) 751-7057, About Eve" combined with a lot of crazy characters thrown in," she for the last show of the 2008-09 written by Bernard Slade and Broadway, But It's Close" Feb. 20- said . season, "Pajama Game," coming directed by Craig A. Hane, tells 21 at Warren Road Light & Life And since the show depicts an in April. The 2009-10 season will the story of Doris and George, who. Free Methodist Church. acting-troupe in rehearsals, sets are add a cabaret show and a murder meet on the same weekend every The musical revue brings to minimal. , mystery. For now, the players year to be with each other — and life favorite show tunes like "Give "We generally try to do one show are immersed in "Divine Stella away from their spouses. My Regards to Broadway," "No a year that isn't set heavy" Bloom Devine." The play was a Broadway hit Business Like Show Business," and said "With this one being so over the in the '70s and a classic filmi n "Singing in the Rain." The Spotlight Players, formerly top, it's just been alot of fun to par•the '80s. The local production It also includes a children's the Plymouth Theatre Guild, is ticipate in," Bloom said stars Betty Berryman of Canton chorus, which revisits songs from based in Canton, but draws actors as Doris and Benjamin Karl of "Sound of Music." and crew from throughout the SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR Redford as George. The Broadway hits are strung lllilll together by a farcical plot that has a region. The group presents four Barefoot Productions of ••I plays each season, two of them Plymouth will present "Same NOT BROADWAY, BUT IT'S CLOSE national theatre company dashing musicals. Time, Next Year" tonight through Westland's Inspire Theatre with a local troupe. The result is Benjamin Kari of Redford and Betty Berryman of Canton star as Barefoot Auditions are underway now March 1. The romantic comedy, continues its production of It Ain't pure, famiry-friendry fun. Productions of Plymouth presents "Same Time, Next Year" Feb. 19-March

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Art is in Market Grand re-opening wine and Chris Buhalis, Feb 28; Susan Werner, March 1, BIRMINGHAM — Stewart The show features Tinker Bell ' cheese reception, 3-9 pm March 7, new loca• 38840 Six Mile, Livonia, (734) 464-6302, www, tion in Laurel Park Place, 37642 Six Mile Road, Francke will perform songs and her fairy friends, lightning , trinityhouse.org. Livonia, http://artisinmarket.blogspot.com. from his newest CD, 'Alive and McQueen, Mater and the "Cars" ? Christine's Cuisine: Gwen Joy's Red Headed Vixen, Unplugged at the Ark" (Blue crew, and scenes inspired by Feb. 21:March 21, opening reception, 9 p.m. Feb. Iletroft Institute of Arts "American Chronicles: Boundary Records and Burnside "The Lion King^ and "The Little 21,729 East Nine mile Road in Ferndale, (248) The Art of Norman Rockwell," March 8-May 31; Distribution) at 7 pjn. Friday, Mermaid." Free'with ticket pur• 584-3384, www.gwenjoy.com. . "Learning by Line: The Role and Purpose of CPopfiallery: "Conformity Exhibition: Live Drawing in the18th Century," through June15; Feb. 20 at Borders Birmingham, chase, the Disney Princess Pre- Conformists/Dead Troublemakers," through "Master Pieces: Chess Sets from the Dr. George 34300Woodward Ave.; and 7 Show features an exclusive col• March, opening reception, 7-11 pm March 7. and Vivian Dean Collection" through March 22, p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at Borders lection of enchanting ball gowns : 4160 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 013) 833-9901, 5200 Woodward. Detroit. Call (313) 833-7900. Novi, 43075 Crescent Boulevard. and mementos from the Disney wcpop.com. HymouthHistorical Museum: "In the Presence of Francke, a Huntington Woods Princess stories. DSM Art Sturfio: Painting classes for all ages, Tree Lincoln," through Nov. 4,155 S. Main St. Hours fine art portfolio assessments for college- are 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and resident, has earned awards and Tickets for Disney On Ice pres• bound students, 28691H. Lilley, Canton, (734) Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission, $5; $2 for students accolades as a solo singer/song• ents Worlds of Fantasy are avail• 453-3710, www.dmartstudio.com. Art In Stitches 6-17; $10 for families. Tour groups can be writer, and has also toured in sup• able at the Palace of Auburn Hills UtusArtsfiallery: Local Artist Exhibit, March 3-26, Deconstruction I by Joan Potter Thomas is among works by nine accommodated, (734) 455-8940, www.plym- port of many famous musicians, Box Office, all Ticketmaster loca• artists reception, 6-9 pm March 6; Palette outhhistory.org. Michigan artists on display during "Art in Stitches, A Fiber Arts including Sheryl Crow, Warren tions, The Palace Locker Room and Brush Club Exhibit, March 31-Apri! 5, artist Exhibition" at the Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady St., through Feb. Zevon, Chris Isaak, Robert Stores and www.ticketrnaster. reception, April 4; Kathleen Graf Exhibit, May mra-COMMHOT 22. The exhibit features traditional to non-traditional techniques Cray, Hall & Oates and Michael com. To order tickets by phone, 1-27,995 West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth (888) The Farmii^ Players: "The Musical Comedy 889-4ART, www.lotusartsgallery.com. using cloths, fibers and mixed media, by Thomas, Ann Avery, Boisali Murders of 1940," Feb. 20 to March 7; "Sweet McDonald. A leukemia and bone call ¢248) 645-6666. For informa• Ptymcwtft(^mniurtirYArtsCourtctt Winter Break Art Biswas, Juliana Cerra, Anne Hiemstra, Sidney Savage Inch, Lynn Charity," April 24 to May 16; 32332 W. 12 Mile, marrow transplant survivor of tion and show times, visit www. - Camp for Kids, Feb. 23-27, $50 a day per child, Krawczyk, Jackie Lams and Linda Larsen. Northville Art House Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2955, wwwiarming- 10 years, Francke often plays disneyonice.com. 774 N. Sheldon Road, Plymouth, (734)416-4276, is located at 215 W. Cady St. Call (248) 344-0497 or visit www. tonplayers.org. benefit concerts and donates his vfflw.ptymiirttiarts.am. DestirtationTtKatre:Canton Follies: One Hit northvillearts.org. Susanne Hilbeny Gallery: Works by Zak Prekop, Wonders, March 12-14, $15, Village Theatre time to cancer support efforts. FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS Elena Pankova, Ryan McLaughlin, Michael at Cherry Hill, 46000 Summit Parkway, Call Borders Birmingham, (248) LAND AT FOX THEATRE Wetzel, Matt Connors and Paul Bloodgood, Canton, (734) 394-5460. 203-0005; or Borders Novi, ¢248) through Feb. 7, at 700 Livemois, Ferndale (248) Huron, Pontiac. (248) 645-6666. Nixon," Feb. 21, $30, www.amctheatres. Jewish ensemble Theatre: "Halpen and Johnson," 347-0780; orvisitwww.stewart- DETROIT - The Grammy 541-4700, www.susannehilberrygallery.com. The Fillmore: Flogging Molly, Feb.19; Dropkick com. through March 15; "Deathtrap," April 21 to May francke.com. Award-winning Flight of the Murphys, March 3,2115 Woodward, Detroit. (248) Detroit Film Theatre: "Medicine for Melancholy," 17,6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, (248) 788- BENEFITS 645-6666. through Feb. 22; "Harvard Beats Yale 29-29," 2900, www.jettheatre.org. Conchords, featuring New Newport Furnishings: Comfy Couch Concert The Fox Theatre: Celtic Woman: Isle of Hope, Feb. Feb. 20-March 15, at Detroit Institute of Arts, Planet Ant Theatre "Red Light Winter," Feb. 27 SOUTHFIELD THROWS Zealand comedy folk duo Jemaine series, Bill Bynum & Co., 8 pm Feb. 21, w/7 20,2211 Woodward, Detroit, Ticketmaster.com 5200 Woodward. Detroit. See www.dia.org/dft to March 21,2357 Caniff, Hamtramck, (313) WINTER FUN FEST Clement and Bret McKenzie, are or (313) 833-7900. p.m. potluck, S10-S15 ($3 off with donation of (248)433-1515. 365-4948. set to perform at the Fox Theatre toothpaste, child-sized toothbrushes and warm JwtoaisAr«ffiNickelback,Feb.28,{248) Henry Ford IMAX: "Journey to Mecca," "Under the The Village Players ol Birmingham: "Pack of Lies," SOUTHFIEIJ) - The City at 8 p.m. Friday, April 24. socks), benefits Sweet Dreamzzz, 29240 Lyon 645-6666, www.ticketmaster.com, Sea 3D," 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. (313) March 27 to April 5; "Sunday in the Park," May Oaks Drive, Wixom, (248) 910-4941, www.comfy- OlympiaEntertainment.com. 271-1570. 29 to June 14,34660 Woodward. Birmingham. erf Southfieid will present its 2nd Flight ofth e Conchords' comedy-, couchconcerts.com. Michigan Theatre: John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett, Feb. Perui Theatre: February, Romance Month, "To $15.(248)644-2075. Annual Winter Fun Fest, 2-6 p.m. and acoustic folk music became > The RMstertail: Cirque de Monaco Masked Sail, 20,603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (248) 645-6666. Have and Have Not," 7 p.m. Feb. 19, S3,760 Who Wants Cake: "Fuddy Meers," Feb. 20-March 16, Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Scnithfield the basis of aBBC radio series and 7 p.m.-midnight, Feb. 28,60s chic attire with The Palace of Airijurn Hilfe: Fleetwood Mac, March 8, Penniman Ave., Plymouth, (734) 453-0870, The Ringwald, 22742 Woodward. Ferndale, (248) Pavilion & Sports Arena, 26000 then an American television series masks, $75-$150, benefiting FX, Detroit 1 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills, (248) 645- www.penntheatre.com. 556-8581. Institute of Arts, (313) 833-4005, www.founder- 6666orPalacenet.com. Redford Theatre: "Sister Act," Feb. 20-21 at 17360 Evergreen Road. The free after• on HBO in 2007, also called Flight sjuniorcouncil.org. Royal Oak Music Theatre: MMA: Xtreme Cageflghting Lahser, Detroit, www.redfordtheatre.com. TMTOfROrBSHMAL noon of music, fun and games of the Concords. Championships, March 6,318 W. Fourth, Royal lletnfl Opera House: "Rent," through Feb. for the whole family includes Tickets ($38.50) maybe pur• Oak. (800) 919-6272, www.royaloakmusicthe- MORE MUSK 22; "Fiddler on the Roof," March 3-8,1526 Detroit C1tamE)€4- WindsS Strings: "Fun and Games," children's arts and crafts, a pet• chased at OlympiaEntertainment. atre.com. Eclipz Lounge: DJ Graffiti, ID p.m. Feb. 27, Broadway. Detroit, (248) 645-6666. 3 pm Feb. 22; Birmingham Unitarian Church ting farm, airbrush face paint• St Andrew's Hall: Sen Kweller with The Watson free, 21 and over, inside the Greektown FoxTheatre: "Jesus Christ Superstar," 3 com, the Fox Theatre and and 4 pm March 1; Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Twins, Feb 19,431E. Congress, Detroit, (248) Casino-Hotel, Detroit. pm and 7 pm March 1, tickets $30-$69; ing, smores marshmallow roast, Joe Louis Arena box offices, Detroit, (248) 559-2095, www.detroitchamber- 645-6666. Mask Bag: Pat McGee Band, Feb. 26,22920 "Movin Out," March 27-29, tickets $30-$75; hayrides, ice sculpture carving winds.org. Hockeytown Authentics in Troy Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 544-3030, www. "Riverdance- Farewell Performances." April demonstrations, Wii gaming, a (without service charge) and at all CHORAL DANCE themagicbag.com. 8-12; 2211 Woodward, Detroit, Ticketmaster.com, moonwalk and more. Free ice Rackham Chain "Dear Mrs. Parks" with the Detroit Detroit Institute of Arts: The Kusun Ensemble, Manti firasin Downtown Plymouth: Steve King & the OlympiaEntertainment.com, (248)433-1515. Ticketmaster locations, including Symphony Orchestra, March 6-8, Orchestra African music and dance, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Feb. Dittlies, noon-8 pm Feb. 21, Kellogg Park; Gem Theatre: "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now skating at the Southfieid Sports Macy's andTicketmaster.com. Hall, Detroit; "The Armed Man: A Concert for 27,5200 Woodward Ave., (313) 833-7900, www. nightlife following in restaurants and bars Change," through March 29,333 Madison Ave, Arena will be open 3-6 p.m. Music To charge tickets by phone, call Peace" with original film, April 5, Ford Center dia.org. throughouttowa (T34) (313) 963-9800, www.gemtheatre.com. includes Paul Miles, 2:30-3:30 (800)745-3000. Detroit Opera House: "Aladdin," Grand Rapids Ballet for the Performing Arts, Dearborn, www.rack- Metro Tunes Blowout One of the largest local Meadow Brook Theatre: "Kong's Night Out," through p.m. and Skye Island, 5-6 p.m. Call For additional information, call hamchoir.org. Company, Feb. 28; "Romeo S Juliet," American music festivals in the Its, 200 bands at 15 March 8; "The Trip to Bountiful," March 18 Ballet, March 13-15,1526 Broadway, Detroit, (313) Hamtramck bars, March 4-7; pre-party March to April 12; "By Jeeves," April 22 to May 17; (248)796-5130. (313)471-6611. CLASSICAL 237-3426, www.michiganopera.org. 4 at the Majestic Theater, Detroit; metrotimes. "Nunsense 2: The Second Coming," May 27 to MM M. Fisher Music Center Pops Goes Las Vegas, FAMILY com/blowout. June14, on the campus of Oakland University, March 19-22; The Music of Billy Joel & More by Rockstarc Karaoke Bar. Dirty Americans w/ Brian Rochester Hills (248) 377-0300, www.ticket- Canton Cinema: Free matinees 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. LAST CHANCE TO SEE TOPOL Michael Cavanaugh, April 16-19; A John Williams Schram Band, 8 p.m. April 11, $5,21 and older, master.com, for more information, visit www. Saturdays. 43555 Ford Road, (734) 844-3456. Adventure, March 14-17,3711 Woodward. Detroit, 33729 ford Road, Garden City. mbtheatre.com. THE STAR OF THE MOTION PICTURE (313) 576-5111 and online at www.detrcitsym- Detroit Institute of Arts: Target Family Sundays phony.com. - Performance, Good Mischief with Gemini, Plymouth Sympbaiqf Oicitestra: "Fanfare for March 1; Storytelling, True Beauty, March 8, Freedom," 8 pm March 14, all at Ward American Family, March 15 and 22, and A Mind Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville: of Her Own, March 29, all at 2 pm, free with Benefit Concert of the Plymouth Canton admission, 5200 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 833- perfect Pre9 Symphony Society, 8 p.m. April 24, Penn 7900, www.dia.org. Theatre,760 Penniman, Plymouth, (734) 451- Fox Theatre: Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage, A 2112, www.plymouthsymphony.org. Circus Comes To Town, June 13-14,2211 Woodward. Schoolcraft College: Avalon String Quartet, March Detroit, Ticketmaster.com (248) 433-1515. 20; Cellist Robert de Maine, May 15; $10, stu• Harguis Theatre: "Little Mermaid," March 14-April dents, S2D adults, Presentation Room in the 17; "Rumplestiltskin," Aug. 8-Sept. 20; "Pinky VisTaTech Center. 18600 Haggerty, Livonia, the Flying Ghost" Oct. 17-25; "Pinocchio," Nov. (734)462-4403. 14-Jan. 24,2010, tickets, S8.50, ages 3 and up, 135 E. Main, Northville, (248) 349-8110, www. cam northvillemarquistheatre.com. Fox Theatre: Ron White, March 14; Spring Comedy Penn Theatre: Saturdays @ The Penn, oid Jam with Mike Epps, Teddy Carpenter, fashioned variety show, March7featuring Dominique Witten, March 21,2211 Woodward, Han Washburn, Conductor, Plymouth Symphony Detroit, Ticketmaster.com (248) 433-1515. Orchestra; doors, 11:15 a.m.; music, noon; Mailt Ridley's Con^dy Castle: Tommy Johnigan w/ S3 per child and adult; 760 Penniman, Paul Piziks and MC Jason Hagle, Feb. 19-21; Plymouth, (734) 377-0914, www.plymou- Rocky LaPorte w/ Dwayne Gill and MC Gary tharts.com. George, Feb. 26-28, 269 E. Fourth, Royal Oak, The lyon Theatre: "Queen Cinderella," March 6-15, (248) 542-9900, www.comedycastle.com. S8 adults, $6, children 12 and under, 125 E. Lake The Second City: "Kwame A River: The Chronicles Street South Lyon. lwwittephoeriiKpiayers.org. of Detroit's Kip Hop Mayor," through May, 42705 FILM Grand River Ave., Novi, (248) 348-4448. www, AMC Best Picture Showcase: See all "The Oscar secondcity.com. Best Picture" nominees, "The Reader," "Milk," "The Curious Case of Benjamin CONCERTS Button," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Frost/ Ciutch Cargo: Jesse McCartney, Feb 19,65 E. BIO {*) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, February 19,2009 online at hometownlife.com

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Julie Brown,editor.(313)Z22-6755 [email protected] - Families facing autism Check get help, including terms of housing, at OU benefit listing

BY JULIE BROWN der that impairs communication agreement OSE STAFF WRITER and social skills. According to the Autism Soeiety of America, the dis• Q: t am attempting to rent my Oakland University's Center for order impacts as many as 1.5 million property and found that the real Autism Research, Education and American Adults and children. estate agent has offered me a Support (OUCARES) has teamed OUCARES integrates academic three-year lease but wants a double with local nonprofit Homes for course work, knowledge and research commission as opposed to one Autism to host a 5k run, 5k walk and with hands-on work in the com• month's rent, i.e. two months' rent 10k run on May 17. munity to prepare professionals to Homes for Autism was founded Homes for Autism owns homes because of that. What do you think? "This in its essence hasn't been be leaders in the autism community. about 15 years ago, and works direct• in southeastern Michigan in order done before," Avni Dalai, develop• Through these academic and service ly with families. "We're a very small to provide independent living to A: It of course depends upon ment project manager for OU's programs, OXJ also provides support• organization," Gerard said. They help adults with autistic challenges, while your listing agreement with the School of Education and Human ive individual and family programs. families' find a home nearby, with the working in a coordinated effort with real estate agent. But I do not Services, said of the spring benefit. The center, housed in the School adults involved who have autism usu• support programs available to these believe that the real estate agent OU students have raised money for of Education and Human Services, ally on the lower end of the function• adults to provide peace of mind td should be attempting to collect the cause in the past, she said, but the encourages the exchange of ideas ing spectrum. families. Homes for Autism provides more than one event is new. relating to the education and support The organization has an annual initial down payments and becomes month's rent The event, which raises money of individuals with autism spectrum black tie fund-raising dinner, and financial partners with families regardless of for both OUCARES and Homes for disorder, as well as provides services Gerard noted like many nonprofits it to help with both unexpected and the length of Autism, is designed to raise aware• and support needed to improve daily is having a tough time raising money. expected annual maintenance needs. the lease unless ness of autism spectrum disorders living. "That was why we embarked on this For more information on sponsor• you are willing, and help improve the quality of life At OUCARES, individuals are association with Oakland University." ing, participating in or volunteering as a matter of for individuals affected by them. empowered to communicate with Homes for Autism owns five for the Run for Autism, visit www. gratuity, to pay OU was approached by Homes for others and about themselves through homes, which are involved in a lease oakland.edu/oucares. Participants same. Basically Autism, Dalai said. unique, fun and interactive classes, situation based on family income. A who register early will receive a T- the terms of the The May 17 benefit will be on as well as social clubs and recreation• couple homes have three residents shirt to commemorate their support listing agreement the Oakland University Rochester al and learning programs. each who've lived there a long time, and participation. Gerard noted the will apply but I campus. Dalai provided a couple of Homes for Autism focuses its mis• while others have one resident. event Web site at therunfprautism. have seen that Web sites for those seeking informa• sion on the question, "What happens Life expectancy is normal for those org is live and has "all the informa• several real estate agents are tion on autism, including Oakland, to children with an autism spectrum with autism, Gerard said. "That's tion you could possibly need." attempting to collect additional edu/oucares, which offers informa• disorder when they grow up?" The what makes this so needed. We are Check-in time will be 8 a.m. Race commissions even though they tion on what autism is and local sup• organization's name conveys its com• very unique in that way." Autistic start time is 9:15 a.m. (5k) and 9:50 may not be strictly entitled to port. The Homes for Autism site at mitment and mission to provide children, who can be destructive in a.m. (10k). Early entry fee is $25 it under the listing agreement. homesforautism.org also offers a lot housing for adults with autism. other group home settings, often out• (with commemorative shirt). Late It then becomes a matter of of information. "We buy and maintain homes for live their parents. entry fee is $30 after May 1. There negotiations with you and the "We're pretty excited about it,", adults with autism," Gerard said. "It's "There still is no cause, no cure," will be medals for the top three 10k real estate agent should you wish said Anne Gerard, executive director a good partnership with OU." The added Gerard, noting more are being runners in each age category. to pay any more of a commission. of Homes for Autism, which has a university focuses heavily on chil• diagnosed with autism now. The larg• Birmingham post office. "We've never dren with autism and research, while er Autism Speaks organization and The Oakland University and Homes for Autism Q: I am Interested in making a had a run before." Homes for Autism focuses on adults its advocates have boosted awareness Websites contributed to this report. modification to the exterior of my Autism is a neurological disor- and their housing needs. significantly, she said. condominium unit to allow one of my wife's sisters to visit the premises who is In a wheelchair. I have asked BRIEFS the association for permission but the managing agent, it appears on his own, has denied my request. What do Short sale Seminar for learning, There's a free seminar erty tax profile. you think? every week: Tuesday or Saturday, Kelly Sweeney is the 2008 There will be a Homeowner Short There will be a Homebuyers & 11 a.m. to noon at 27555 Executive Michigan Association of Realtor's A: The Michigan Sale Informational Seminar 6-7 Sellers Seminar Thursday, Feb. 26, Drive (off West 12 Mile and Realtor of the Year for the Condominium Act as well as the p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Bank at 6 p.m. It will cover: What is a Halsted), Farmington Hills 48331. Michigan Consolidated Association Michigan Handicappers Act and of America office, 28746 Woodward short sale? Should I sell or buy with For details, contact Steve Leibhan, of Realtors. He is a highly sought federal law provide that you are Ave., Royal Oak. This presentation a short sale transaction? Sponsored (248) 553-0400, Ext. 2500. after public speaker and has entitled to reasonable access to will offer positive options offered by Great Lakes GMAC Real Estate appeared on radio, TV and in print. your unit if you are handicapped. by professionals With a successful & Homesite Mortgage. Location of Tax seminars Sweeney is also a contributor to Moreover, the Michigan track record working with sellers the seminar is 2915 S. Rochester Weir Manuel Realtors will National Public Radio's business Condominium Act provides and lenders to agree upon a "short Road, Rochester Hills (on the be presenting "Everything You show, "Marketplace." that if a person who regularly sale." A short sale is defined as sell• northeast corner of Rochester and Need To Know About Property "More than ever before, taxpayers visits your unit is disabled, ing a property for less than what Auburn roads). Taxes." The public is invited to need to take control of their rights then you have a right to seek is owed with an opportunity to be To reserve a seat, call (248) 293- the free seminars being held in as homeowners and understand approval from the association to relieved of the remaining loan bal• OOOO. Space is limited. Birmingham, Rochester and West every aspect of home ownership," make modifications to provide ance. Bloomfield in February. said Sweeney. access to that disabled person. The association is under an E-mail jahalpin@metropolitanti- Real Estate Agents, The seminars, conducted by Kelly Seminars will be held the eve• obligation to allow you to make tle.com or call Julia Halpin at (248) Sweeney, owner and CEO of Weir nings of Feb. 24 in Birmingham; Appraising & Staging the modification assuming it is 722-4071 to RSVP. Space is lim• Manuel and former state certified Feb. 23 at the Rochester reasonable although it will be ited. Sponsored by: Metropolitan assessor, will be geared towards Community House; and Feb. 25 Thinking about a career in real at your cost. Moreover, if the Title/Julia Halpin; attorney Scott helping consumers understand how in West Bloomfield. Refreshments estate? Is working in real estate managing agent is unilaterally Galloway of Galloway and Collens property taxes are assessed, and will be served. Consumers are your dream? Keller Williams denying you such approval, PLLC; Bank of American/Tim how to know when a property tax asked to reserve a complimen• Realty is seeking experienced or that matter should be brought Wayland; Woodwardside Office assessment can — and should — be tary seat at any seminar by non-experienced people in the real to the attention of .the Board of GMAC Sine Monaghan Real appealed. Attendees who pre-reg- phoning Weir Manuel Realtors, estate field. The candidates must Directors as it is not management Estate/Susan Carter. ister will be given a personal prop• Birmingham, at (248) 644-6300. be hard working and have a passion company's responsibility to unilaterally make such a decision which, in my judgment, would be a basis for that managing HOMES SOLD company being terminated.

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With power rack»and- drivers (like me) can feel like they're inside one of those The Sky Red Line comes with power windows and pinion hydraulic steering, the car is easy to maneuver clown cars. locks, power mirrors and air-conditioning. The standard and park, and the steering responds quickly to changes The interior, while it looks like the interior of a nice audio system is an AM/FM/CD system with six- in direction. Call Toll Free roadster, is just a little too small and cramped for tall speakers. A Monsoon 225-watt, seven-speaker system is The suspension is an independent short/long arm 1-800-579-SELL (7355) drivers like me. Opening the convertible top helps, but also available. system with coil springs and a 33.3mm stabilizer bar in even with the seat all the way back, there is not a lot of As with all General Motors vehicles, OnStar is the front and a 25.4mm stabilizer bar in the rear. Fax Your Ad: (313) 496-4968 leg and hip room. standard, and it includes Bluetooth connectivity. With Electronic Stability Control is standard.. And forget about using the Sky for anything like Walk-In Office Hours: OnStar, you can make and receive calls hands-free, get The standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are shopping. The trunk is tiny and there is no room behind updated vehicle diagnostics, ask for directions or very good. Electronic Brake Distribution is standard; it Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the seats for storage. Heck, there aren't even cupholders. restaurant recommendations or summon emergency. senses and distributes braking power to the four wheels After Hours: Call {600) 579-7355 No, this is not the car forjong road trips, doing the help at the touch of a button. The system also depending on road conditions, traction levels and Deadlines: To place, grocery shopping or picking up the kids from soccer automatically calls for assistance in the event airbags are vehicle load. cancel or correct ads. practice. But you know what? There are plenty of other deployed. The 2009 Saturn Sky Red Line starts at about cars, vans and trucks for those chores. The Saturn Sky Speaking of airbags, the Sky Red Line has dual-stage $32,500. Add the automatic transmission ($995) and Sunday Red Line, however, is the kind of car that's built to scoot frontal airbags. The car also comes with tire-pressure you're at $33,500. 4:30 p.m. Friday around town and have some fun doing it-And at that, it monitoring, remote keyless entry and an engine The Saturn Sky Red Line is a sharp car to look at, Sunday Real Estate excels. immobilizer. and fun to drive. If you're looking at something like this, 5:00 p.m. Thursday The Sky Red Line will get you noticed. Start with The rear-wheel drive Red Line version of the Sky chances are you already afen't expecting to be able to sharp lines and an aggressive look. The Red Line comes with a Ecotec turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, load it up with stuff or be a great passenger car. Thursday features decorative hood vents, a pronounced fender rated at 194 horsepower and 260 Ib.-ft. of torque - more But a few more inches of room inside would really be 4:30 p.m. Tuesday peak, functional brake cooling vents and black than enough to get a car this size off the line quickly. nice. Thursday Real Estate Display headlamp bezels. The raised peaks on the trunk lid The standard transmission is a standard AllOpinionsAlltheTime.com auto critic Dave Menard is 3 p.m. Monday behind the seats remind me of the Batmobile. The Sky transmission (get it?); a five-speed manual is the tranny senior editor of Avanti NewsFeatures. He can be Red Line has polished aluminum alloy wheels and dual that comes with the Red Line. You can get a five-speed [email protected] < polished aluminum exhausts; 18-inch wheels on a car automatic if you prefer. I'd normally say that I'd prefer mailto:[email protected]> View the Observer & this small and low to the ground make for a very cool, the manual on a roadster, but the thought of me having 2009 Saturn Sky Red Line Eccentric Automotive sporty look. to use a clutch in the cramped cabin is not very Vehicle class: Two-seat sports car. Classifieds on the web: Inside the cramped interior, you'll find a well- appealing. The automatic in the test vehicle was more Power: 2.0-liter, Ecotec turbo engine. designed cockpit. The instrument panel features a side- than adequate. This powertrain is EPA rated at 19 mpg Mileage: 19 city / 27 highway. by-side speedometer and tachometer, driver in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway. Add an extra Where built: Wilmington, DE. information center and a digital boost gauge. Climate mile-per-gallon in the highway if you get the five-speed Base price: $32,500. and audio controls are logically laid out. The steering 'manual. 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'Rebates to $8,000 inc. Bonus Cash 82,000, Customer Rebate of $2,000 & Returning Lessee $3,000, Dealer Inventory Certificates $1,000 while supply lasts. "Plus tax, lie, doc. 8 title. Net all incentives including Lease to Buy incentives - GM Employee Pricing. *"36 Mo. 36,000 Mile Lease w/predetermlned purchase option at lease term, plus tax, lie, doc., title w/approved credit. Lease disposition fee of $305. C8 {*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday. February 19,2009 online at hometownlife.com

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734-455-7000 Detroit 248-348-6430 Uvonia 248-851-1900 Northville 248-348-6430 Plymouth 734-455-7000 Waterford 248-684-1065 4 BR COLONIAL! Nice porch & hardwd foyer, 2 Story Brick Tudor Traditional 2 stry brck tudor. GORGEOUS UPDATED HOME Cultured stone Beautiful Architects House Built In 1963 2 COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY! Come home Great buy with this bank-owned condo in kitchen w/breakfast nook, family rm w/ LR, DR, KIT, BRK nook, FP, HWH, appl. Being ext. Leaded glass front door. Oak kit. w/ FP. lots of light, wood floors, master suite w/ to this warm and cozy bungalow w/natural super condition. 2 BR and 2 full baths. Ready fire place, form a I dining/living rms. Fin bsmt w/ sold as is. Buyer to assume any & all municipal recessed lights. HWF, crown molding. Newer Jacuzzi. 2.5 garage w/lots of storage. Beautifully fireplace and lots of natural wood. Oak cabinet to move in! full bath and office. Large deck. 2 car att gar. requirements pertaining to occupancy. roof. Full bsmt. Full BA w/solid surface counter, landscaped. Deck, sandstone patio. Walk to kitchen w/laminate floor. 2 full baths. Large ceramic flr.FR w/FP town & schools. backyard. (29013025) $211,000 (28144941) (29017118) $173,900 (28168581) $214,900 (29015504) $155,000 (29006254) $50,000

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Commerce 248-684-1065 Green Oak 248-437-3800 Milford 248-684-1065 Novi 248-348-6430 South Lyon 248-437-3800 Ypsilantl 248-684-1065 Charming ranch on half acre parcel. Great Ring In The New Year With This Colonial Set Home with 3.9 acres. First floor laundry. Lovely 3 Bedroom Colonial with cherry kitchen, Newer Quality Built Colonial Loads of upgrades! Great starter home in historic Ypsilantl! Cute location, new carpet, 6 panel drs., FR w/ in great family neighborhood! Extensive Unfinished basement. Two car attached garage granite island, great room with transom Living rm has gas fp, kit w/breakfast nook. bungalow w/many updates: roof, furnace, FP, neutral decor, FF laundry, MBR w/closet landscaping surrounds hm w/many mature withside entry. Dining, living andfamily rooms. window & gas fireplace, formal dining room, Both rms have door leading to deck, formal windows, HWH, paint. Kit appl. stay. 0.4 acre organizers, bsmt, deck. trees for back yard privacy. Large deck wraps Library/study. 2nd floor laundry, large basement plumbed DR w/bay window, mstr BR has 2 W/1 closets treed lot. around side entry & back ofhm. for bath. & mstr bath. (28195345) $234,900 (28204093) $199,000 (29017806) $334,900 (29015355) $260,000 (28145429) $269,900 (28185092) $79,900

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