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VOLUME 30 NUMBER 52 wwwJwmetoivnlife.com ©2004 HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Quake, tsunami Rock on in 2005, expect rock bands to get more emotional and to draw inspiration from fresh spawns local sources. INSERTED SECTION wave of grief

BY HEATHER NEEDHAM STAFF WRITER

Relief efforts are under way locally and nationally to help victims of the earthquake and tsunamis that ravaged - and continue to ravage southeast Asia, killing 44,000 and costing billions of dollars in prop- erty damage. Simplei stylish An earthquake Sunday off the island nation of Hand-buitt Sumatra caused 500-mile-per hour waves in the furniture stands up Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. U.S.A. Today to years of use. reported the tsuna- mi is the deadliest 'The help will come, but by since 1755, when Portugal lost the time it gets to (the 60,000 people in BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the tidal waves. The people), it will be too late hardest hit areas Nicole Zsuzsics, here with her 8-month-old son Brady, is looking forward to the return of her husband, Allen 'Zeus' Zsuzsics, a U.S. were Sri Lanka, Naval officer aboard the U.S.S. Harry Truman somewhere off the coast of Iraq. -that is the tragedy of the India and Thailand, but deaths also were reported in Looking for a way to Tanzania, shedjthe-extra pouhds Seychelles, Mukesh Patel you may have put on dur- Malaysia, Myanmar, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple ing tie holidays? A pro- Bangladesh, the gram! run jointly by Maldives and Canton's Leisure Services, Somalia. St. Joseph Mercy Health Canton native helps give husband, The aftermath of the tsunamis is being felt locally, Systems and the Canton especially in Canton where there is a large Asian pop- Community Foundation is other soldiers a morale boost ulation. designed to help residents In India, the southern coastal regions were hit the and no.nresidents do just hardest, including the majc i port city of Madras, that. \ BY KURT KUBAN being forgotten. according to Mukesh Patel, coordinator of the Shri Called the 100 Days of STAFF WRITER Through the organiza- Swaminarayan Mandir temple, which is located on Health 2005, the program tion, people can write let- Canton Center. He said not only have people lost promotes healthy lifestyle Wartime is always diffi- ters to sailors and send their homes, but they have also lost their sources of changes for people of all cult, particularly for mili- them cards or other care livelihood, too. ages. tary wives like Nicole packages, which Zsuzsics "The poor people are the ones who really get hurt," The 100 Days program, Zsuzsics. says go a long way to Patel said, adding that the coastal fishermen have which kicks off Jan. 22, The former Canton res- make them feel appreci- been particularly devastated. will include many activi- ident's husband, Allen ated. "None of them have insurance. People (basically) ties, events and special "Zcu •" Z.-iU/ok.-i. aboard Mans o! [hv .sailor* .in. :»un i\"e day to dav." the U.S.S. Iiarry Truman, looking tor pci; pai.-i, U; The Indian government is typically slow to respond )cut making posi- a Navy aircraft carrier help keep ihem conncd- to disasters, Patel said. tive changes related to that is currently some- ed to back home. "The help will come, but by the time it gets to (the their health. where off the coast of "'Their worst fear is to people), it will be too late - that is the tragedy of the To register for the Iraq. be forgotten. There's so whole thing," he said. program, visit Rather than pine away many guys that don't get Canton's Web site at the days worrying about any letters at all. My hus- PLEASE SEE DISASTER, A5 http://www.leisure.can- her husband's fate, band wrote me one time ton- Zsuzsics, 22, has started that I needed to do some- mi.org/speciaLevents/10 an organization called thing about it, so I start- Odays.asp. From there, Operation Morale, which ed Operation Morale," you can download a regis- is dedicated to helping Zsuzsics said. Scope of local pastor's tration form. You can also the sailors aboard the Zsuzsics, formerly register at Summit on the Truman fight their worst A yellow ribbon awaits Allen Zsuzsics's return outsiders fears: loneliness and PLEASE SEE BOOST, A5 Park. mother-in-law's home in Canton. visit to India may change For Canton residents, the program costs $10 for BY TONY BRUSCATO because of the distance adults (18 and up)t and $5 STAFF WRITER from the area hit by the for children (ages 4-17). flood waters, which For nonresidents, fees are The associate pastor could result in more $20 for adults and $5 for of the First Baptist than 10,000 deaths. children. Government forecloses on Church of Plymouth is The Valui's and their For more information, in India to set up a two children, along call the 100 Days of teaching mission trip to with senior pastor, Dr. Health hotline at (734) Manipur the last two Michael Bryan, will 394-5496. abandoned housing center weeks of January. join the mission team However, Rev. next month. BY JACK GLADDEN National Church Residences Wungreiso Valui will be Meanwhile, a church Canton Township offices, STAFF WRITER (NCR) of Ohio. spending his time in spokesperson^said will be closed Thursday The letter also said that HUD the northeast sector of plans are being made and Friday, Dec. 30-31, With Sheldon Place, the aban- is developing terms and condi- the country, away from to schedule a Sunday except for the treasurer's doned senior housing center at tions for the sale. As of the date the devastation left by service to help mem- office, which will be open Ford and Sheldon roads, in the of the letter, three conditions the tsunami that hit the bers of the Indonesian from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. hands of the U.S. Department of were listed: southern coastal areas Christian Church of Thursday, Dec, 30, to Housing and Urban • The purchaser will deter- of India and several Ann Arbor, which hold accept property tax pay- Development, township officials mine the future use of the prop- Indian islands. services in First Baptist ments. have been waiting for news as to erty. As of Tuesday after- Church of Plymouth On New Year's Eve and the fate of the six-story building. • The purchaser will be noon, Valui's wife was gymnasium. New Year's Day, Summit That news came last week but required to repair or demolish waiting for a telephone Indonesia was hit on the Park will be open it still left more questions than the property to meet all applica- call to make certain he hard by the tsunami, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. answers. ble state and local codes. completed his trip safe- and many from the The Canton Public In a letter to township • The sale of the property to a ly. However, Margareth congregation have rela- Library will be closed JIM JAGDFELD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Supervisor Tom Yack, a HUD unit of local government will Valui said she didn't tives and friends who Friday, Dec. 31, and Sheldon Place may soon be renovated or torn official said foreclosure proceed- require that 10 percent of the • expect her husband were victims of the Saturday, Jan. 1. It will down after HUD's decision last week to fore- ings have been initiated against would be in any danger disaster. resume normal hours close on the long-vacant building. the structure, which is owned by PLEASE SEE FORECLOSURE, A5 Sunday, Jan. 2.

Apartments F6 Family takes 'Sysco Kid' robbery suspect off life support At Home B1 Automotive G5 Classified Index F4 BY HEATHER NEEDHAM State Police cruisers in Canton. School. It ended when Rosselot to the perpetrator's M.O., work are just two reasons bank Crossword Puzzle F5 STAFF WRITER The chase began earlier that lost control of his car, flipping it apparel or appearance, are often robbers are getting caught more For The Record A4 day at 9:45 a.m. in Chelsea, into the air. given to bank robbers by the and more these days, Booth said. Jobs F7 A Plymouth man suspected of where Rosselot allegedly robbed Local FBI officials believe FBI. Other bank robber nick- "Over the last six weeks, we've Movie Guide E10 nine southeast Michigan bank ' the Flagstar Bank, and a wit- Rosselot was responsible for names include the "Ziploc been very successful in holding Obituaries C9 robberies - including Comerica ness watched him get into his nine bank robberies since Sept. Bandit," a wanted bank robber down bank robberies," Booth Real Estate n Bank in Plymouth Township - car and called Chelsea police. 3. who distributes plastic bags to said, adding that 50 bank rob- Sports CI died Dec. 21 after family mem- Rosselot eventually lost con- "We're fairly certain that he tellers to fill with cash; the bery cases have been closed. Taste bers decided to take him off life trol of his car during the high- was the Sysco Kid," said FBI "Bandanna Bandit," who killed Still, Michigan's year-to-date support. speed chase, which led state Special Agent Terry Booth, himself after being captured; bank robbery number is the Kenneth J. Rosselot, 38, of troopers east on 1-94, and ulti- referring to the baseball cap and the "White Van Bandit," second highest in the U.S., at Plymouth was hospitalized Dec. mately through residential Rosselot allegedly wore when caught after robbing the same 449. 17 in critical condition at St. areas of Canton. bank surveillance cameras cap- bank four times. Only California, with 888, Joseph Mercy Hospital follow- At one point, the chase went tured his image. Improved digital surveillance had a higher number of bank 6 53174 10009 2 ing a car chase with Michigan right past Dodson Elementary Monikers, usually pertaining photography and quick police robberies in 2004.

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BY JULIE BROWN and using cardboard boxes for of Ford, through Jan. 6. Winter Openings and announce- STAFF WRITER shelter. The church was coats, blankets, shoes in good ments of future openings were unlocked all night for warming, condition, .socks and toiletries big newsmakers in Canton this I- Patricia Lively, 17, has a good and the students came back at 8 are needed, Smith said, and will year. home, but she knows not every- a.m. go to Fort Street Presbyterian The biggest story for the one is so fortunate. "We do it to raise donations Church. township - which was also big Lively, a Belleville High and awareness within our com- The local event is related to news for southeast Michigan - School senior and Belleville res- munity' about homelessness," Boxing Day in such countries as was the announcement that ident, was among roughly 20 said Anderson, a recent Eastern the United Kingdom and IKEA, the Swedish-based fur- teens who spent the night out- Michigan University graduate. Canada, in which people box up niture retailer, had chosen doors Dec. 26 at Geneva In her discussion with students, clothing and items no longer Canton as the location for its Presbyterian Church in Canton. Anderson talked about how needed for the poor. newest store. The annual event collects dona- God is concerned with how they Jamie Berlin, 15, a Canton IKEA officials ended two tions for the Open Door treat others. resident and Canton High years of rumors and specula- An artist's rendering.of the planned IKEA store to be located at Ford and Ministry at Fort Street "Why is what we're doing School sophomore, was a first- tion in October when they Haggerty roads. The furniture giant's decision to locate in Canton was the Presbyterian Church in Detroit, important?" she asked, and the time participant this year. "I announced they would build a biggest news story of the year. as well as raising awareness. students came up with a num- think it's going to be exciting," 306,000-square-foot store at "I think it's awesome," said ber of answers, including avoid- she said just before heading out the site of the old Super Kmart Village Theater, about 700 Finally in December HUD Lively, who participated in the ing stereotyping homeless peo- for the night. "It's a new thing at Ford and Haggerty roads. people filled the lobby for a announced it was beginning event two years ago. She also ple. for me." "This is a very important second grand opening with foreclosure proceedings went on a Geneva mission trip Hie project started about 10 She agreed homeless are often announcement in Canton's his- tickets going for $35 each. The against National Church to Atlanta, Ga., and worked years ago, said the Rev. Bryan stereotyped. "They're people like tory," Supervisor Tom Yack told proceeds, several thousand dol- Residences of Ohio, which with homeless people there. Smith, pastor at Geneva. everybody else. They just need a crowd of officials and jour- lars, went to the Canton owns the building. Its fate is "I think it's a really noble Leaders try to teach "a key part somebody to give them a hand nalists at a press conference Community Foundation. still uncertain. HUD says the cause," she said. The homeless of our faith is caring for people up." where the plans were • Then, of course, there was foreclosure sale should occur are easy to overlook, Lively in need." Jan Mathews of Belleville, a announced. the Big Boy, the fat little statue in the spring of2005. added, and others can believe He hopes teens also learn how church member, had dropped And Pat Smith, real estate whose case dragged through • Jennifer Ann Avery, who "it's not their problem because blessed they are and become off daughter Judith, a Belleville director for IKEA, told the the courts for months. Is it art was arrested in October 2003 they're not homeless." more concerned about those High senior, for the night. Her group that Canton was the or is it a sign? That became the and charged with drowning The senior high students at who lack life's necessities. Often, son, James, participated when place for the retailer to be. catch-phrase for the case, her 11-month-old son in a Geneva began their evening students commit to justice min- he was younger. "We have been looking in which eventually was settled by bathtub, finally faced trial in about 8 p.m. with discussion led istries and the goal is to elimi- "I think it's super, I really do," southeastern Michigan for a a compromise: Paint over the Circuit Court in December. She by student intern Lindsey nate homelessness, he said. Jan Mathews said. "They look long time now for a store" he words "Big Boy" on his bib and pleaded no-contest to a charge Anderson, scripture reading Church members and others forward to it every year." said. "We have found absolute- he can stay. of second-degree murder. A and prayer. brought clothing donations The young people become ly the best location. You cannot • Harry Hill Jr., the presi- sentencing hearing is sched- They then headed out into throughout the evening. closer, Mathews said, and learn have better than the site we've dent of the Canton Community uled for Jan. 25. the single-digit cold night, Donations will be accepted at about homelessness. picked in Canton Tbwnship." Junior Baseball/Softball • Just in time for the holi- warming themselves around a Geneva Presbyterian, on the "They really do get in touch. It The target date for the open- Association, made news when days, on Dec. 12, four thieves fire in the church parking lot west side of Sheldon just north brings them closer." ing of the store is the summer he was arrested and charged crashed through a window at of 2006. with embezzling about the Showroom of Elegance on ; _____ Among other stories in the $169,000 from the association. Canton Center road and top 10 were: In his tri^l, representatives of stripped the display cases of • September saw a dream Greektown Casino and Casino thousands of dollars worth of DID YOU KNOW? materials added to the library's • Public Enemies - Jeph come true with the long, long- Windsor testified that Hill had gold and diamond jewelry. catalog this week, visit Loeb awaited opening of the Cherry lost money in their casinos in They were in and out in less The Canton Public Library http: / /catalog.canto npl.org/ftli Children's Non-Fiction Hill Village Theater. 2003. than four minutes, according Holiday Schedule: New Year's st. • Birnbaum's Walt Disney Construction had taken 15 He was sentenced to five to a surveillance camera that - closed Friday, December 31 Adult Fiction World for Kids, By Kids! 2005: months. The top event at the years probation plus a one-year caught the break-in on video. and Saturday, January 1. We • The Hot Flash Club The Official Guide theater was the Saturday night jail term on a work-release pro- • Also in December Canton will reopen Sunday, January 2 Strikes Again - Nancy Thayer • Connecting Dots: Poems black-tie gala attended by gov- gram. police discovered more than 50 at 12 noon. s ThePiano Tuner [Book of My Journey- David L. ernment officials, vendors and • Two Todds - Caccamo and venomous snakqs in the home Teens, come to the first Teen Discussion Kit]- Daniel Mason Harrison important contributors. LaJoy - were newsmakers of a resident after he was bitten Place program of2005. On • State Of Fear - Michael Children's Picture Books The opening weekend events when they won seats on the by his pet 9-foot-long bush- Tuesday, January 4 at 7 p.m. we'll Crichton • Buzzy's Big Bedtime Book included a stage show and fea- Canton Board of Thistees in the master. learn about the beautiful art of Adult Non-Fiction - Harriet Ziefert tured many performers from November election. They are He was hospitalized and calligraphy and give it a try. • American Country • Does a Mouse Have a Plymouth and Canton. the youngest members of the given an antidote for the Churches - William Morgan Mommy? • Fred Ehrlich • Another opening, another board (both are 32) and the venom, which the Detroit Zoo WEB WATCH • Digital Manipulation • Jamari's Drum - Eboni show. A month after the first new faces in several years. had available. Basics - Les Meehan Bynum, Roland Jackson Village Theater opened in • Sheldon Place, the aban- After being released from • www.fhwa.dot.gov/traf- • Hit and Run Baseball - H Buzzy's Birthday - Harriet Cherry Hill Village, Emagine doned senior housing center on the hospital, he had the rest of ficinfo - national traffic and Rod Delmonico Ziefert opened an 18-screen movie Ford Road, made news early in the snakes moved out of town. road reports • On Intelligence - Jeff theater on Ford Road east of I- the year when a dangerous He was fined and ordered to • www.hhs.gov/familyhisto- Hawkins (/? The Libra n is compiled 275. building hearing officer reimburse the township for ry - tips and tools to learn b\ Chri^tiv F.kern. marketing While the opening was not ordered it either fixed or torn expenses incurred in dealing about and record family med- M A Blink in Time - Chuck and communications manager quite as "gala" as that for the down. with the case. ical history Austen for the Canton Public Library, E JLA: Year One - Mark which is located at 1200 S. NEW MATERIALS LIST Waid Canton Center. For more infor- • Out of Time - Judd mation, call (734) 397-0999 or To see a complete list of new Winick visit www.cantonpl.org. o

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Happy New Year from AM2 Allen ("Zeus") make the modifications to HUD retains ownership. But Zsuzsics aboard the USS HARRY S TRUMAN! make it safe and secure. I sup- that's a gray area. FROM PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 pose it could operate the way it "HUD doesn't run housing I would like to wish my wife and son in did before." developments," he said. Nicole Kline, graduated from Canton a very Happy new year, I'll blow you a units be set aside for occupan- According to Yack, another He said there was a possibil- Plymouth Salem in 2000 and cy by chronically homeless possible option would be for ity that Canton could set up a now lives in Chesapeake, Va. kiss at midnight, I miss you guys very much. persons. someone to buy the building, housing authority, buy the She married her husband in So many troops are going to be away from When asked for comment make the modifications and building for something like a October 2003, after the two their families this holiday season and it is so about the letter, HUD issued market it. dollar, fix it up. became acquainted through comforting to have such powerful support from the following statement: "I don't think that's going to "Or maybe some other hous- an online military pen-pal back home. I just want everyone there support- "HUD is currently preparing happen," he said. ing authority could buy it and service. ""x ing us to know that we see and hear your sup- to conduct a foreclosure sale, There is also the possibility turn it into housing," he said. Currently she is in Canton port all the time — please keep it coming! which we expect will occur in someone could buy the build- "I think the community has visiting her mother, Denise We love the cards and letters we have early spring 2005." ing, tear it down and use the shown it can support the need Kline. Yack said the letter left him property for another purpose. for senior subsidized housing. Nicole said she usually gets received, please keep sending them! with lots of questions but few But Yack said that didn't I hope somebody comes in and daily e-mails from her hus- Thank you all, you are the heroes keeping our answers. sound viable, either, because fixes it and people like those band, who steals away every spirits up while we are off protecting our awe- "I'm assuming they have to the cost of tearing it down who were moved out of chance he gets to find out some country. go through some kind of for- would be very expensive and Sheldon Place will come in." about news from home, espe- Thank you again. mality of foreclosure," he said. the property beneath is very The building has been cially about the couple's 8- Nicole, you are super mom, I'll be home soon "They don't give us any indica- small. vacant since August 2001 month-old son, Brady. tion as to what the process is He said there are about 45 when leaks and cracks "He works 12 to 14 hours a to help. Brady, Daddy will be home soon, don't for the actual foreclosure. We apartments in the building appeared in the then three- day, so he doesn't get much of grow too fast! Santa came on the ship after he don't know what the time but, since it was senior hous- year-old building. Residents a chance to use e-mail. I was done delivering presents and told me he frame is. It's clear that HUD ing there are very few parking were relocated. The building never get more than a para- brought you lots of toys because you have been has met their requirements spaces for the property. And has been shored up but not graph at a time, but at least a good boy! Have a Happy Holiday season and under the law and that's about the apartments probably could repaired. he can tell me he's OK," she keep your chins up. all." not be converted for use as Its fate has been in limbo said. I will be thinking about you always. He said from the letter it individual rentals. while a lawsuit filed by NCR Every once in a while, her sounds like at some point bids "I believe there is just one against the contractor and var- husband gets access to a tele- XOXOI love you. would be taken on the proper- centralized meter for the ious subcontractors works its phone and calls home, but ty but beyond that he could building as it relates to heat," way through the court system. because of the time differ- Love Zeus/Daddy only speculate. he said. "Each apartment has a That lawsuit was settled in ence., Nicole said the calls "I would assume there are thermostat, but there's no September of this year. usually come early in the some options," Yack said. independent furnace." morning. "Somebody like an NCR could Another possibility, he said, [email protected] "Most of the time he calls Allen Zsuzsics wrote this letter to his wife and the Canton community. purchase the building and is that nobody buys it and . (734) 459-2700 it's 2 or 3 in the morning. I wake.up the next morning makes being gone a little easi- wondering if I really talked to er," he said. hini or not," she said. Nicole said she is counting Zsuzsics said communica- down the days when her hus- tion from home is so vital for band returns from his six- b any sailor or soldier in month tour, though she & wartime, especially because understands it could end up many of them don't have fam- being longer depending on ily to think about or with v?hat happens in the near whom to keep in touch. future. War is never exact. "Some people don't have "I'm just like everyone else. anybody and are sitting on I'll probably find out about ships wondering if anyone four days before he arrives even knows they are there," home. But we're really hoping she said. "Our point with for six months, which means Operation Morale is to make he will be home in early them aware that everyone April," she said. does know they are there and Those interested in sending that we care about them." letters or cards through Allen Zsuzsics, who is from Operation Morale can send Kansas, said it makes such a them to: Operation Morale, difference for the sailors 813 Hughes Ave., Chesapeake, when they receive letters from VA, 23324. home, whether it is from Zsuzsics said people can someone they know or not. include a return address, "It's nice to knoW that peo- because many sailors like to ple still think and care about write return letters. us out here. Being away from For more information about your family is so hard, espe- the group, call Zsuzsics at cially over the holidays. 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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON MAPCO Industrial Development District. Motion carried discretion of the court, unanimously. BOARD PROCEEDINGS-DECEMBER 14, 2004 SECTION 3. REPEAL. This section provides that all Ordinances or Item 5. APPOINTMENT TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to AUTHORITY BOARD. (SUPERVISOR) REMOVED AND ADDED the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of TO GENERAL CALENDER AS G-22 Canton was held Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at 46000 Summit SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. This section provides that any Parkway. Supervisor Yack called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. arid Item 6. APPOINTMENT TO ELECTED OFFICIALS' unenforceable section can be severed from the rest of the Ordinance. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (ACSD) Motion by Bennett, Bennett, Caccamo, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Yack, Zarbo supported by McLaughlin to approve the appointments to the Elected SECTION 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE. This section provides that Members Absent; Norife -Staff Present: Director Minghine, Director Officials' Compensation Committee in accordance with the following adoption of this Ordinance does not affect proceedings, prosecutions for Durack, Director Santomauro, Director Conklin, Director Faas schedule. Motion carried unanimously. 2005 Tom'Yack, Melissa violation of law, penalties and matured rights and duties in effect Adoption I of Agenda Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin McLaughlin, Karl Zapbo 2006 Elaine Kirchgatter, Karl Zarbo, Todd before the effective date of this Ordinance. to approve) the agenda as presented with the deletion of C-2, Second LaJoy 2007 Terry Bennett, Todd LaJoy, Todd Caccamo 2008 SECTION 6. PUBLICATION. This section provides that the Clerk Reading to amend Ordinance Firearms, remove C-3, Re-appointment Tom Yack, Todd Caccamo, Melissa McLaughlin cause this Ordinance to be published. to the Construction Board of Appeals and place as G-21 and remove C- 5, Appointment to Downtown Development Authority Board and place Item 7. CONSIDER ANNUAL PERMIT FOR WORK WITHIN SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This section provides that this as G-22, and delete G-20, Approve Purchase Order for ACLS THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon publication. A complete Recertification Classes for Firefighters. Motion carried unanimously. RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND DESIGNATED OFFICER FOR copy of the entire ordinance is available in the Clerk's Office. Approval of Minutes Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter SIGNATURES ON THE ANNUAL PERMIT AND ADDITIONAL w PERMITS ISSUES TO CANTON. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, Item 16. TRANSFER ALL STOCK IN 2004 CLASS "C LIQUOR to approve the Regular Board Minutes of November 23, 2004. Motion LICENSED BUSINESS WITH DANCE PERMIT, LOCATED AT carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to supported by McLaughlin to approve the Township Clerk, as the designated officer to execute the 2005 Annual Permit for Underground 2936 LOTZ RD. CANTON, MI 48188, CANTON TOWNSHIP, approve the Study Board Minutes of December 7, 2004. Motion WAYNE COUNTY, BY DROPPING DANIEL J. ROSS, . carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to Utility Operations with the Michigan Department of Transportation right-of-way. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, DECEASED, AS STOCKHOLDER THROUGH TRANSFER OF approve the Special Board Minutes of December 8, 2004. Motion SHARES OF STOCK TO DANIEL J. ROSS TRUST. (CLERK) carried unanimously. Payment of Bills Motion by Kirchgatter, supported by McLaughlin, to approve the Township Clerk, as the designated officer, to sign permits for operations within the Michigan Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the request supported by McLaughlin to approve payment of the bills as presented. from Fellows Creek Golf Club of Canton, Inc. to transfer all stock in Motion carried unanimously. Expenditure Recap for December Department of Transportation rights-of-way not covered by the anp^al permit. Motion carried unanimously. Class "C" Licensed Business with dance permit, located at 2936 Lotz 14,2004 Road, Canton, Michigan, 48188, Canton Township, Wayne County, by Item 8. REQUEST TO RE-APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE dropping Daniel J. Ross, Deceased, as stockholder through transfer of General Fund ioi 35 882,143.64 CULTURAL COMMISSION FOR THREE TERMS. (LSD) Motion his 9,000 shares of stock to the Daniel J. Ross Trust; Daniel J. Ross and Fire Fund 206 77,660.11 by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to re-appoint the following Steven M. Breshgold, Co-Trustees. Motion carried unanimously. Police Fund 207 138,331.35 people to the Cultural Commission with a three-year term (expiring GENERAL CALENDAR; Item 1, CONSIDER SPECIAL LAND Summit Operating 208 195,253.75 December 31, 2007): Lincoln Lao, Teresa Lundy, and Linda Obrec. USE AND SITE PLAN FOR THE TARGET EXPANSION. (MSD) Street Lighting 219 17,402.29 Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution Cable TV Fund 230 2,625.25 for special land use and site plan for the Target Expansion. Motion Public Improvement 245 795.00 Item 9. BUDGET AMENDMENT - GENERAL FUND - carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES Twp Improvement 246 169,454.79 RUBBISH DISPOSAL. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Special Land Use and Site E-911 Utility 261 642.50 McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment in the Plan for the Target Expansion WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor, Auto Forfeiture(wwa) 267 1,654.39 General Fund to appropriate additional funding for rubbish disposal Mr. Jim Tucker, has requested special use approval for a superstore Federal Grants Fund 274 36,467.34 services. Motion carried unanimously. Increase Revenues: and site plan approval for the Target Expansion to be located on Ford Auto Theft Grant 289 14,508.12 Appropriation from Fund Balance #101-000-699-0000 $50,000 Road between Morton Taylor and Sheldon Roads, identified as tax Downtown Dev. Auth. 294 39,282.11 Increase Appropriations: Contracted Services-Rubbish Disposal #101- EDP # 040-99-0006-701; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission Cap Proj-Summit Const 402 664,539.76 521-821-0000 $50,000 This budget amendment increases the found the special use to be consistent with the development objectives Cap Proj - Road Paving 403 1,853.36 Sanitation Division budget from $2,398,000 to $2,448,000, and the of the Township and reviewed the site plan and made a Golf Fund 584 11,218.59 General Fund budget from $25,789,315 to $25,839,315. recommendation to approve the request to grant site plan approval, as Water & Sewer Fund 592 108,798.97 summarized in the attached written analysis and recommendation. Item 10. BUDGET AMENDMENT - COMMUNITY NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of Trust & Agency Fund 701 6,204.00 IMPROVEMENT FUND - PROPERTY. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, Construction Escrows 702 the Charter Township Of Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the 191,573.95 supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment request of the petitioner, Mr. Jim Tucker, to approve the special use Post Employ. Benefits 736 37,541.76 in The Community Improvement Fund for the purchase of property for and site plan for the proposed Target Expansion subject to any and all Saltz Road Paving 803 653,597.94 road right-of-way needs. Motion carried unanimously. Increase Cherry Hill Road SAD state and local development regulations and further subject to any 815 437.50 Revenues: Royalties-Sauk Hills Trails #246-000-668-0000 $130,000, conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, as E Palmer Rd Paving Debt 863 337.50 Increase Appropriations: Capital Improvements-Public Works #246- Beck Rd. Paving Debt Srv described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and 864 312.50 ,440-970-0000 $130,000 This budget amendment increases the made a part hereof. Community Improvement Fund budget from $2,857,404 to Total-All Funds 3,254,636.47 $2,987,404. PRESENTATION; RBmawmnM OF TOM GEROU FOR HIS Item 2. FINAL PLAT FOR ANTIQUE FOREST SUBDIVISION YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Item 11. BUDGET AMENDMENT - GENERAL FUND - #2. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the AUTHORITY. PUBLIC HEARING- Ttem 1. HOLD THE PUBLIC SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by resolution for the final plat for Antique Forest Subdivision #2. Motion HEARING OF THE NECESSITY AND CONSIDER ADOPTING THE McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment in the carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONFIRMING RESOLUTION FOR THE NORTH POINTE General Fund to move the funds budgeted for payment of special CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Final Plat for Antique SUBDIVISION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2004-04. (MSD) assessment levies on Township owned properties from the General Forest Subdivision #2 WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor, Mr. Bryan Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to open the public hearing at Government Department to the Transfers Out Department. Motion Amann, has requested final approval of the plat for Antique Forest 7:07 p.m. of the Necessity and Consider Adopting the Confirming carried unanimously. Increase (Decrease) Appropriations: SAD Subdivision #2 to be located on the south side of Ford Road between Resolution for the North Pointe Subdivision Special Assessment Payments-Township Property #101-200-960-0000 $ Beck and Ridge Roads, identified as Tax EDP # 065-99-0031-000; and, District 2004-04 at 07:07 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Tom (71,134) Contributions to SAD Funds #101-959-965-8000 71,134 WHEREAS, the Planning and Engineering Officials have reviewed Blazer, 47147 North Pointe Drive, spoke in favor of the SAD. Motion This budget amendment decreases the General Government the Final Plat and made a recommendation to APPROVE the final by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to close the public hearing of the Department budget from $824,476 to $753,342, increases the plat, as summarized in the attached written analysis and Necessity and consider Adopting the confirming Resolution for the Transfers Out Department budget from $2,311,938 to $2,383,072, and recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the North Pointe Subdivision Special Assessment District 2004-04 at 07:11 does not change the total General Fund budget. Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by approve the request of the project sponsor, Mr. Bryan Amann, to grant McLaughlin to adopt the Confirming Resolution for North Pointe SAD Item 12. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - CONTRIBUTION TO POST final approval of the plat for Antique Forest Subdivision #2, based No. 2004-04. Motion carried unanimously. CONFIRMING EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FUND. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, upon recommendations made by staff and the Planning Commission as RESOLTUION Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and of Michigan North Pointe Subdivision Road Repairs, Sidewalk anrf amendments for additional contributions to the Post Employment made a part hereof. Sign Installation SAD No. 2004-04 Minutes of a Regular Board Benefits Fund. Motion carried unanimously, GENERAL FUND: meeting of the Township Board of ,the Charter Township of Canton, Increase Revenues: Appropriation from Fund Balance #101-000- Item 3. SALE OF MARLOW STREET PROPERTIES. (ACSD) County ofWayne, State of Michigan ;(the "Township"), held on the 14th 699-0000 $80,000, Increase Appropriations: Contrihnt-.inh to Post Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to sell Lots #158 (057-01-0158- day of December, 2004, in the Township at 7 o'clock p.m., Eastern Empl Benefits Fund #101-959-965-7360 $80,000 This budget 000) and #159 (057-01-0159-000) on Marlowe Street for one dollar Standard,Time. PRESENT: Bennett, Caccamo, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, amendment increases the Transfers Out Department budget from (account #. 245-000-673-0000, Public Improvement Fund revenue McLaughlin, Yack, Zarbo The "following preamble and resolution were $2,383,072 to #2,463,072, and the General Fund budget from account Sale of Property) to Habitat for Humanity of Western Wayne offered by Bennett, and supported by McLaughlin: WHEREAS, This $25,709,315 to $25,789,315. FIRE FUND: Increase (Decrease) County; and further to authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to sign the Township Board, pursuant to Act 188, Public Acts of Michigan, 1954, Appropriations: Frintrs Benefits-Fire Department #206-336-720-0000 quitclaim j deed on (behalf of the Township. Motion carried as amended, and after notice to all of the record owners of land in the $(163,000) Contribution to Post Empl Benefits Fund #206-301-965- unanimously. proposed special assessment district, tentatively declared its intention 7360 163,000 This budget amendment does not change the Fire Fund to undertake certain public improvements in the Township, a? more budget. POLICE FUND: Increase (Decrease) Appropriations: Fringe Item 4. AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL particularly described in Exhibit A hereto, and WHERRA.S. The Benefit?-Police Dept. #207-301-720-0000 Sffi.l.OOO^ Contribution to MAINTENANCE TECH T\ Motion by Township Board has caused to be prepared by a registered engineer Pner Empi Remits l-'imr! <>6n-71fiO 63,000 This budget Rennet".. supported by McLaughlin t u create and fill one i1) plans showing the public improvements and the location thereof and amendment does not change the Police Fund budget. COMMUNITY Maintenance Technician IV position under the FY2005 Budget. an estimate of the cost thereof which have been filed with the CENTER FUND: increase (Decrease) Appropriations: Fringe Motion carried unanimously. Township clerk; and WHEREAS, after due and legal notice, the Benefits-Community Center #208-756-720-0000 $( 550) Township Board has met on December 14, 2004, at 7 o'clock p.m., Item 5. APPROVAL OF 2004-2005 SPECIALIZED SERVICES Contribution to Post Empl Benefits Fund #208-756-965-7360 OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT. (ACSD) Eastern Standard Time, and heard all persons interest therein at said $550 This budget amendment does not change the Community Center first hearing with respect to the proposed public improvements gnd Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve the 2004-2005 Fund budget. WATER & SEWER FUND: Increase (Decrease) Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program contract with the special assessment district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT Appropriations: Fringe Benefits-Public Works #592-441-720-0000 RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Township Board hereby determines that SMART in the amount of $27,021 (Account No. 101-670-860-0000, $(12,000) Contribution to Post Empl Benefits Fund #592-441- Social Services-Transportation.) Motion carried unanimously. the public improvements described in Exhibit A hereto and made a 965-7360 $12,000 This budget amendment does not change the Water part hereof are necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the & Sewer Fund budget. POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FUND- Item 6. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH DNR FOR TREE Township and that said public improvements shall be made and Increase Revenues: Cont.rihnt.inn from General Fund #736-000-676- SURVEY. (ACSD) potion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to completed pursuant to aforesaid Act 188. 2. The Township Board 1010 $80,000 Contribution from Fire Fund #736-000-676-2060 authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the grant agreement with hereby approves the plans and estimate of cost for the public $163,000 Contribution from Police Fund #736-000-676-2070 63,000 the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources for $8,000 for improvements in the total sum of $30,500 as prepared and presented Contribution from Community Ctr. Fund #736-000-676-2080 a tree survey, and to authorize a local match of $2,000 (Account No. by the Township engineer. Of the aforesaid total cost of the project, the 550 Contribution for Water & Sewer Fund #736-000-676-5920 101-270-930-0000, Maintenance and Repair, Park) in cash and $10,000 sum of $30,500 will be spread against the hereinafter named special 12,000 Increase Appropriations; Post Employment Benefits #736- in in-kind services. Motion carried unanimously. assessment district pursuant to the aforesaid Act 188. 3. The 238-999-0000 $100,000 Contribution to Fund Balance #73 6-238- Township Board finally determines that said special assessment Item 7. CONSIDER INCREASING PO 43751 FOR THE CHERRY 999-0000 218,550 This budget amendment increases the Post HILL ROAD & RIDGE ROAD SAD PROJECT. (MSD) Motion by district shall consist of all of the lots and parcels of land described in Employment Benefits Fund budget from $498,750 to $817,300. Exhibit B hereto and that the existence of said special assessment Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to increase PO # 43751 in the district shall be maintained until all special assessments payable on amount of $92,923 from account number 815-500-969-0000 and Item 13. BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPITAL PROJECTS authorize final payment to Cadillac Asphalt, LLC for the construction the roll hereinafter described, and any bonds issued in anticipation of ROAD PAVING FUND - BOND FUNDING. (FBD) Motion by such special assessments, have been paid. 4. The Supervisor is hereby of Cherry Hill Road and Ridge Road in the amount of $123,212.94. Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget Motion carried unanimously. directed to make a special assessment roll in which shall be described amendment in the Capital Projects Road Paving Fund for the sale of all the parcels of land to be assessed as above set forth, with the bonds to finance the project. Motion carried unanimously. Increase of the owners thereof, if known, and the total amount to be assessed Item 8. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING WARNER, CANTRELL & (Decrease) Revenues: Proceeds from Sale Of Bonds #402-000-668-0000 PADMOSE, INC. TO PROVIDE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS. (MSD) against each parcel of land, which amount shall be such relative $1,500,000 Contribution-Private Sources 402-000-675-0000 portion of the whole sum to be levied against all parcels of land in the Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to open a purchase order (1,200,000) Total $300,000 Increase Appropriations: Bond issuance in the amount not-to- exceed $11,308.00 (Account No. 815-500-969- assessment district as the benefit to such parcel of land bears to the costs #402-506-900-0000 $100,000 Construction 402-506- total benefit of all parcels of land in the special assessment district. 5. 0000) to Warner, Cantrell, & Padmos, Inc. to complete the as-built When the Supervisor shall have completed the special assessment roll, 969-0000 $200,000 Total $300,000 This budget amendment increases drawings for the Cherry Hill Road & Ridge Road Project and further the Supervisor shall affix thereto a certificate stating that said roll the Capital Projects Road Paving Fund budget from $1,575,567 to that the funding shall be taken from the contingency amount that was made pursuant to a resolution of the Township Board of the $1,875,567. remains for the project. Motion carried unanimously. Township adopted on the date of adoption of this resolution, and that Item 14. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS THROUGH THE Item 9. CONSIDER AWARD OF BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF in making the assessment roll the Supervisor has, according to the END OF 2004, (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin THE PILGRIM HILLS WATER AND SANITARY SEWER Supervisor's best judgment, conformed in all respects to the directions to authorize the payment of the Township's bills on December 21,2004, PROJECT. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, to contained in said resolution and the statues of the State of Michigan, as normally scheduled, subject to prior review by the Clerk and award the construction of the Pilgrim Hills Water & Sanitary Sewer and the Supervisor shall then report the special assessment roll, with Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously. Project to Lawrence M. Clarke, Inc. for $2,739,111.00 plus a 10% the certificate attached thereto, to the Township Board. 5. All contingency in the amount of $273,911.00 for a total not-to-exceed resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the Item 15. SECOND READING TO AMEND THE CURFEW amount of $3,013,022.00 and to authorize the Clerk to execute the provisions of this, resolution be and they hereby are rescinded. AYES: ORDINANCE. (CLERK) Motion by Bennett, supported by contract documents. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bennett, LaJoy, Kirchgatter, Bennett, Caccamo, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Yack, Zarbo McLaughlin to amend the Curfew Ordinance Chapter 46, Article VIII, McLaughlin, Yack, Zarbo Nays: Caccamo Motion carried. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. I herby certify that the Division 1, Section 46-503 Curfew Ordinance, with publication foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the effective date on December 23,2004. Motion carried unanimously. Item 10. CONSIDER 5-YEAR UNIFORM RENTAL CONTRACT Township Board of the Charter Township of Canton, County ofWayne, STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER AND AWARD BID TO VANDYNE CROTTY. (MSD) Motion by State of Michigan, at a Regular meeting held on December 14, 2004 TOWNSHIP OF CANTON SUMMARY OF CURFEW AN Bennett, supported by LaJoy to award the bid for a five-year uniform and that the said meeting was conducted and public notice of said ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION rental contract to Van Dyne Crotty, Inc., 45700 Port Street, Plymouth, meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open 1, SECTION 46-503; TO PROVIDE FOR CURFEW FOR MINORS MI 48170, and authorize the Township Clerk to execute the five-year Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE; TO PROVIDE FOR VIOLATION AND contract. Motion carried unanimously. the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made PENALTY; TO PROVIDE FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING available as required by said meeting were kept and will be or have ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AND SAVING OF ALL PENDING Item 11. CONSIDER LEASING A TENNANT CENTURION been made available as required by said Act. Township Clerk MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION AND THE SWEEPER. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to CONSENT r AT.^ivnAR- I, GENERAL FUND BUDGET EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF wave receipt of bids and authorize the Township to enter into a 60 CANTON ORDAINS: month lease with option to purchase agreement with Tennant Financial Services for an amount not-to-exceed $42,870.50 (account SECTION 1: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE VIII, #101-445-940-0000) and, further, that the Township Clerk sign the ADJUSTMENTS - CLERK'S OFFICE AND ELECTIONS DIVISION 1, SECTION 46-503 Chapter 46, Article VIII, Division 1, lease agreement attached on behalf of the Township. Motion carried DEPARTMENT. (CLERK) Motion by Bennett, supported by Section 46-503 is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 46-503. unanimously. McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendments to adjust Curfew, (a) This section provides for a curfew for any minor under accounts in the Clerk's Office and Elections Department budgets. 17 years of age between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., and for any Item 12. CONSIDER BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2004 Motion carried unanimously. * minor under 13 years of age between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (b) SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, This section provides for the following defenses to a curfew supported by Kirchgatter to approve additional funds in the amount of Part-time wages-Elections #101-191-706-0000 $ 50 prosecution: the minor is accompanied by the minor's parent or $22,539 and recommend the following budget amendment for the 2004 Overtime-Elections 101-191-708-0000 2,652 guardian or an adult designated by the minor's parent or guardian; the sidewalk replacement program. Motion carried unanimously. WATER Election worker per diem 101-191-709-0000 11,500 minor is on an errand at the direction of the minor's parent or & SEWER FUND: Increase Revenues: Appropriation from Fund Postage-elections 101-191-729-0000 (11,500) guardian or an adult designated by the minor's parent or guardian, Balance #592-000-699-0000 $22,539.00 Increase Appropriations: Operating supplies-Elections 101-191-740-0000 (2,652) without any detour or stop; the minor is in a motor vehicle involved in Maint. & Repairs of Sidewalks #592-441-933-0000 $22,539.00 Other sundry-Elections 101-191-956-0000 ( 50) interstate travel; the minor is engaged in an employment activity, or Maint. & Repairs Sewer Lines #592-441-935-0000 $22,539.00 This Overtime-Clerk's Office 101-215-708-0000 11,500 going to or returning home from an employment activity, without any budget amendment increases the Water & Sewer Division budget from Capital Outlay-Elections 101-191-977-0000 (11.500) detour or stop; the minor is involved in an emergency; the minor is $25,437,733 to $25,460,272 and the Water & Sewer Fund budget from $26,426,978 to $26,449,517. Motion by Bennett, supported by Total $ 0 attending an official school, religious, or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the township, a civic Kirchgatter, to increase PO 48758 to Gaglio Brothers Corporation in This budget amendment increases the Elections Division budget from organization, or another similar entity; the minor is exercising First the amount of $19,939.00 for additional work performed. Motion $217,950 to $229,450, reduces the Clerk's Office budget from $466,600 Amendment rights; the minor is married or had been married or had carried unanimously. Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to to $455,100, and does not change the General Fund budget total. disabilities of minority removed in accordance with law. (c) This increase PO 48734 to Wade-Trim Associates in the amount of $2,600 Item 2. SECOND READING TO AMEND ORDINANCE section provides that it is unlawful for the parent or guardian to allow for 5 additional inspector days. In addition, subtract $2,990 from PO FIREARMS (CLERK) DELETED such child to violate the provisions of subsection (a), (d) This section 48758 due to the overage of 5.75 inspector days from the Gaglio provides that it is unlawful for the owner, operator, or any employee of Brothers contract and increase PO 48734 in the amount of $2,990. Hie Item 3. RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD Board request on June 22, 2004 allows finance and budget to subtract OF APPEALS. (MSD) REMOVED ADDED TO GENERAL an establishment to knowingly allow a minor to remain upon the premises in violation of subsection (a) of this section. any additional costs based on the per day rate of $520 for an inspector CALENDAR AS ITEM G-21 day if the contractor exceeds the number of specified inspector days in the contract. Motion carried unanimously, Item 4. SET PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH A PA. 198 SECTION 2. VIOLATION AND PENALTY. This section provides INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR MAPCO. that any person or entity that violates any provision of this Ordinance (SUPERVISOR) Motion by-Bennett, supported by. McL^ighlin to set may, upon cottXifition, be fined not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) the public hearing for January 11, 2005 to consider establishing the Dollars or imprisoned not more than Ninety (90) days, or both, in the Continued On! geA7 €08284242 www.hometownltfe.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 30,2004 (C) A7 n Sponsorships still Canton ice sculptor has the open for ice festival 8 •: The Plymouth International competitions are one of the most coolest profession in town Ice Sculpture Spectacular, important parts of the annual scheduled for Jan. 17-23, still has Plymouth International Ice some specific sponsorships Sculpture Spectacular, accord- BY LUANNE BERK career change, he began work- available that are an integral ing to Watts. The students carve CORRESPONDENT ing as an ice carver in a more part of the festival, and are not as a practical learning experi- serious capacity, and has con- currently being funded in this ence, and the judging is done as Ted Wakar considers himself tinued down that successful year's budget, for businesses a way to evaluate the student's the local "show-off" of the path for years. who want to help sponsor the competency. Awards are given Plymouth International Ice annual event. as a reward for the students' Sculpture Spectacular. ICY ADDICTION Sponsors will receive promo- efforts, and the students are Wakar, a Canton resident tional consideration, and the fes- encouraged to speak with the and a regular carver at the Now, Wakar considers ice tival is a nonprofit Michigan judges and their instructors to annual festival, appreciates carving an "addiction," as do corporation so all or a portion of obtain firsthand knowledge of having the event near his many other carvers. The the donation may be tax- how to improve their skills. home. carvers talk amongst them- deductible, according to Mike • Caution tape sponsor "It's my home court," Wakar selves — there is a great sense Watts of Watts-Up Inc., who ($4,000) - Kellogg Park is said. "I find a certain comfort of camaraderie in the profes- organizes the event. secured with thousands of feet level as a competitor with it sion. Available sponsorships (with of special imprinted caution bar- being close by. The other thing Originally, it was considered amounts) include: rier tape to keep the massive about Plymouth is I get to show "carving", but in the last 10 H The Plymouth Middle crowds away from the ice sculp- off for family and friends. Even years, after adapting and School design contest ($2,500) tures. as much as 10 years ago, the pulling in other tools that other - Presented in conjunction with This year for the first time family would stand around and artisans use, it's considered the Observer & Eccentric organizers are offering a spon- listen to spectators. They are "sculpting," and the ice "sculp- Newspapers. Sixth-, seventh- sorship for this item, which almost like 'groupies' who like tors" feel they can hold their to watch because we each have and eighth-grade students from includes company logo and the own with other sculptors out our own individual style." the Plymouth community sub- words Plymouth Ice Spectacular. there. mit a design for a single block Any person, business, or cor- Wakar has even talked to "Give us a little bit of time ice carving. One design (the one poration interested in sponsor- other sculptors (of wood or and a little bit of ice and we can which looks the best as an ice ing one of these Ice Spectacular metal) who come to the festival do just about anything," said carving design) is selected. components should contact to gain inspiration for their Wakar, who said he also likes to • Student competitions and Michael Watts via e-mail at own work. work with wood sometimes, awards ($5,000) - The High [email protected] or by "That personal excitement is just for fun. School and College student calling (734) 459-6969- a big factor that motivates us He enjoys making walking as carvers," said Wakar, who sticks and staffs out of wood. pointed out carvers don't do However, Wakar said making a the show for the money. "I profit from wood carving would Continued From Page A6 make about three times as be very difficult because it takes CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON much doing work for a wed- him about 10 hours to make BOARD PROCEEDINGS-DECEMBER 14, 2004 ding reception or a hotel event something significant out of as I do at these [events]." wood. Item 13. REQUEST TO CREATE AND FILL POSITIONS IN Wakar grew up in Westland So, he sticks to the ice sculpt- LEISURE SERVICES. (LSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by and has lived in Canton for ing and, with his connections Zarbo to authorize Leisure Services to create and fill a Recreation and Facility Operations Supervisor and a Parks and Facility about 15 years. When he start- as a chef, rarely has trouble Maintenance Supervisor and eliminate the existing Park ed carving ice, he was one of finding work. Supervisor and Facility Supervisor positions. Motion carried just a few in the area. Like "There are more chefs in the unanimously. ^ many in the profession, he market than ice sculptors," Canton resident Ted Wakar loves the interaction lie gets with spectators dur- Item 14. AWARD BID FOR PRINTING ONE EDITION OF studied culinary arts at Wakar said. ing the Plymouth International tee Sculpture Spectacular, scheduled Jan. 17-23 THE LEISURE SERVICES DISCOVER BROCHURE. (LSD) Schoolcraft College, where he in downtown Plymouth. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin, to award the bid for obtained an associates degree FESTIVAL EVOLUTION the printing of one edition of the Winter 2005 Discover program in culinary arts, along with the ties, they work together." interaction with the spectators r guide to S & N Graphic Solutions, P.O. Box 871296, Canton, MI certification as an Executive Ted also participates in pro- is still the best part of the show. 48187 in the amount of $12,865 to be paid from account #'s 208- Wakar has won the competi- Chef, which comes from a com- tion in Plymouth a couple of fessional competitions in "Last year, I carved a big 757-900-0000, 101-691-900-0000, 101-672-900-0000, 211-756-900- bination of training, experi- 0000, 101-755-900-0000 and 101-750-900-0000. Motion carried times individually, and as part Frankenmuth and Milford. He John Deere tractor," Wakar ^ unanimously. ence, and, ultimately, special- -M3f a team. This year features an said he 'likes competing in the said. "I had lots of people who S i: ized testing in order to be certi- amateur competition which team competitions because you were in their 60s who told me, Item 15. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH u fied. will include a number of culi- get more time, more ice, and 'My dad used to have one of DETROIT EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO FIRE 1 STATION III. (PSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by His experience includes nary colleges, including the camaraderie of working those,' and they would go on to McLaughlin to approve authorization for the Township Clerk to working as a chef in the Ford Schoolcraft, as well as some together. tell their personal story. Many sign the agreements with Detroit Edison Company for the Line Motor Company World local high schools. Wakar also appreciates the of the spectators have some Extension and to build new underground electric facilities and Headquarters.executive pent- Wakar has seen the festival international competitions kind of connection to the sculp- infrastructure along the north side of Cherry Hill and the West ture, and I get to talk about my side of the Denton Road extension in Canton and issue a check for house for 15 years, at a time go through some evolutions. because, "It's wonderful to take the combined cost of $89,951.20 (Fire Budget Account No. 206-336- when Ford had their own food "I've been doing this a long my family to international loca- kids, which was actually why I 975-0000:. Motion carried unanimously. service, and included their own time," he said. "It's nice to see tions." For example, he compet- did the tractor in the first place, staff of chefs. the art form fostered. 1 grew up ed at the Olympics in Nagano, for m;> 6-year-old. It is the Item 16. AUTHOR1ZTION TO CONTRACT FOR A CLEMIS coolest job in towr." STANDARDIZED GIS BASED MAP. (PSD) Motion by Bennett, When Ford decided to as a carver there [Schoolcraft Japan, The ice sculpting com- supported by Kirchgatter to authorize the Public Safety- change their staffing, which College], and it's nice to see petition there was part of the The Plymouth International Department to contract with North Arrow Technologies to create a included cutting Wakar's posi- others grow up there. (Fellow arts and culture Olympic event Ice Sculpture Spectacular, CLEMIS compliant road centerline file to be used for GIS mapping tion, it was a difficult transi- sculptor) Tajana (Raukar).was — not an actual Olympic event which is held in Kellogg Park in purposes and CLEMIS for a cost not to exceed $6,860.00 (account also a Schoolcraft student. no. 206-336-818-0000, Contracted Services). Motion carried tion, but now he sees it was the - but nevertheless a real com- downtown Plymouth, begins unanimously. opportunity he needed to pur- Because Schoolcraft is support- petition for ice carvers. Jan. 17 and runs through Jan. sue his dreams. Soon after that ed by all these local communi- But for Wakar, the 23. " Item 17. PUBLIC SAFETY CONTRIBUTION TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve the transfer of $777,116 from the Fire Fund and $1,165,675 from the Police Fund to the Capital Projects Building Construction Fund for the completion of the Public Safety Building addition portion of the construction project. I further move to approve the following budget amendments for these transfers. Motion carried unanimously. Fire Fund: Increase Revenues: Appropriation from Fund Balance #206-000-699-0000 ^ • COMMUNITYFINANCIAL $ 777,116 Increase Appropriations: Contribution to Capital Projects-Building #206-336-965-4020 $777,116 This budget amendment increases the Fire Fund budget from $11,573,077 to Thinking forward. Banking right. $12,350,193. Police Fund: Increase Revenues: Appropriation from Fund Balance #207-000-699-0000 $1,165,675 Increase Appropriations: Contribution to Capital Projects-Building #207- 301-965-4020 $1,165,675 This budget amendment increases the Police Fund budget from $12,567,937 to $13,733,612, Capital Projects Building Construction Fund: Increase Revenues: Contribution from Fire Fund #402-000-676-2060 $777,116 Contribution from Police Fund 402-000-676-2070 $1,165,675 Appropriation from Fund Balance 402-000-699-0000 Minail (1.107.006) Total $835,785 Increase Appropriations: Building Construction #402-302-975-0000 $835,785 This budget amendment increases the Capital Project Building Construction Fund budget from $15,248,798 to $16,084,583.

Item 18. REQUEST TO PURCHASE LOBBY FURNISHINGS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $18,199.10 (402-302-975-0000) for La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries to purchase Lobby furnishing for the Administration Building.. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bennett, LaJoy, Kirchgatter, McLaughlin, Yack, Zarbo Nays: Caccamo Motion carried. FREE CHECKING AT Item 19. BUDGET AMENDMENT - SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS FUNDS 266, 267, AND 289. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve the following budget amendment for the Special Investigative Funds 266, 267 COMMUNITY FINANCIAL and 289. Motion carried unanimously. Item 20. APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER FOR ACLS RECERTIFICATION CLASSES FOR FIREFIGHTERS. (PSD) I .i DELETED FROM THE AGENDA Item 21. RE-APPOINTMENT Serving your community for over 50 years, Community Financial gives 8 I TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to re-appoint Edmond you banking that's easier, friendlier and more rewarding than ever! Robert to the Construction Board of Appeals (term expiring December 31,2009.) Motion carried unanimously Banking made easier with Free Checking Item 22. APPOINTMENT TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD. (SUPERVISOR) Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to appoint Dr. Tom Cassidy to serve on the • no minimum balance requirement Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority of the Charter Township of Canton for a four-year term, ending • no monthly maintenance fee December 14,2008. Motion carried unanimously. • unlimited check writing OTHER: Supervisor Yack stated that the agenda item C-2, Second Reading to Amend Ordinance Firearms, which was deleted, will be • free Visa Check Card revisited at a study session in January. The Planning Commission will give a general overview on the IKEA project at the December 20, 2004 meeting. There will be a joint meeting • free Internet Banking with Bill Pay between the Planning Commission and Board of Trustee on January 24,2005. To open your account visit your local office, give us a call or visit ADJOURN: Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to adjourn at 09:42 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. us on-line at www.cfcu.org. THOMAS J. YACK, Supervisor TERRY G. BENNETT, Clerk Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the bffice of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton- mi.or? after Board. Publish: December 30,2004 CIE08284262

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OUR VIEWS Keep AN w ON THe New Ford Road set KID. He. LOOKS SUSPICIOUS! for big changes fir The New Year's holiday always offers the opportunity to reflect on the past year, and think about what types of changes we can make during the year in front of us. That being the case, perhaps we should take a moment to think about the future of Ford Road. rr. There is no question that some township officials are thinking about it. It's no secret that Ford Road isn't exactly what the community wants for a main business thorough- "^fare. In fact, some people think it is a nightmare, especially those who have to drive it on a daily basis. Traffic conges- tion can be as bad as anywhere in metro Detroit. And it doesn't exactly offer the charm of, say, Main Street in 0 downtown Plymouth. 1 Township officials know this as well as anyone. That is why they" contracted with the Corradino Group to study Ford Road's problems last year. The consultant came up with a number of suggestions to improve the roadway, including consolidating or closing some driveways, build- ing turn lanes to ease traffic and increasing shared access to businesses. Officials are also pondering making Ford a boulevard. Not only is this an extremely expensive option, there are mixed opinions about what kind of impact it would have both on traffic conditions and on the businesses, which are o&e&lei. i Gaelic— plenty happy with the traffic the way it is. Whatever township officials decide, there are some sig- nificant changes on the way in 2005, and in the years beyond. The coming of IKEA will make Ford Road more of LETTERS a- destination than it already is. While it was a coup of One way to cut expenses is to stop sub- both sides fighting). major proportions for the township to attract the furniture Questionable decision sidizing people for having kids that they The dedicated teachers of this district giant, there will be a price - that of added traffic and con- This is in regards to the front page story can't support. I know some people make work hard and earn the raises (2.25 per- gestion. This is why officials are being very careful during on Dec. 23 ("Sign, art or icon?") mistakes, but others have kids because cent this year) that have been negotiated, &he planning process with IKEA. They don't want to exac- While certainly of unestimatable public- they know that the state will pick up the even if the raises fall short of the current erbate the existing problems. ity value for the Big Boy restaurant chain tab. cost of living adjustment, currently at 2.7 One positive for Ford Road is that there is finally some- and local owners, the Matars, it would Another pet peeve of mine is letting all percent and historically higher than thing happening with Sheldon Place, the six-story building seem there were several other items in these immigrants who are supposed to be teacher raises (we are not allowed to strike sitting vacant at the corner of Sheldon. Last week, the U.S. Canton that would rate the most news- sponsored and then they are on their own due to the beloved Gov. Engler). Department of Housing -and Urban Development (HUD) worthy. and the state picks up part of the bill to The contract was accepted by the Board Sent a letter to Township Supervisor.Tom Yack, informing The one chosen by the Observer, while support them. I am tired of seeing them of Education, which is the governing body him they were foreclosing on the building. Yack expects the receiving lots~of publicity nationwide (and come over here to replace the American of the school district elected by the people, building to soon be sold, and either rehabilitated or torn showing the indecisiveness of the court worker with a cheaper workforce. Again of which Mr. Kremer is a part. If Mr. down. Either way, it will improve Ford Road's image. system), certainly doesn't rank up there the politicians and CEOs in bed with each Kremer is as well-schooled in labor rela- locally with the advent of IKEA coming to tions and educational funding as his 4 Despite these changes and all the others being recom- other. mended for Ford Road, you have to wonder how much can Michigan and choosing a site in Canton. Robert Eberts claims yearn to indicate, then I encourage It's even surpassed by the building of the him to step forward and run for a seat on actually be done to make the roadway what some hope for Westland new Emagine Theater complex, which the board. it. It's hard to imagine it becoming a pedestrian-friendly caused The Canton 6 to become The thoroughfare. It's just too spread out. Problematic visit I would be interested in how well he can Canton 7. But of even more newsworthy hit the bull's eye on the ever-moving target As township officials proceed with plans in the coming was the opening of Canton's Village I recently had some dental work done at that is educational funding in Michigan. years they should remember the old saying about putting Theater, a real plus to the art scene here in a dentistry in Canton. With two insurance Bob Mackelby lipstick on a pig. Ford Road is what it is. Can it be the township. companies, I assumed mv dental work improved? Sure. But to what degree remains to be seen. Robert W, Bulmer would be covered. I was surprised when Canton the estimate for my cost was S110-S120. Observe American culture I had lost a crown, and didn't want to To improve economy, Thank you waste any more time, so I agreed to pay Look what secularism has done to the estimated cost. When I questioned the Canada! Will we go the same-sex mar- We wanted to thank the community, as cost of another procedure, I was told that riage road, accept the idea that partial- fower business taxes well as Kurt Kuban and the Canton they have been dealing with insurance birth abortion is certainly the proper deci- Observer for the wonderful article about companies for 13 years, and know how sion after six-months of pregnancy, that As we look forward to what 2005 will bring, no doubt our son Sam. Our Spaghetti Dinner was a insurance companies pay. I was more sur- businesses must be mandated to sponsor *&any of us are hoping for an improved economy. success, bringing in over $2,500 to help prised when I received a bill for $257, over each and every liaison when "family" J-We may be hoping in vain — unless the state with Sam's unpaid therapy expenses. This twice the estimated cost! rights, leave, medical care, inheritance, legislature takes some bold steps to make Michigan money is a huge help and will ensure Sam I think this was very unfair. If I knew I and espousal considerations are put on Shore friendly to business. will continue to receive the treatment vital would be charged this much, I would have the table? X. The state's economy, particularly the job market, lags to his development. This would not have gone to another dentist. If they know how Ours is a Christian nation with 90 per- Significantly behind the national economy. Since been possible without your help. We are insurance pays, why was I charged twice cent or so observing some "one-God" con- November 2001, Michigan has lost 147,000 jobs — more deeply grateful. the estimate? What's the purpose of an cept as we live our lives. Secularists are $han any other state — according to the State Fiscal Thank you to Nancy Santer of Discovery estimate? Shouldn't the cost be within a among us, but should one child bergble to Agency. Toys and Cathy Nichol of Pampered Chef, reasonable range of the estimate instead cry foul when some Judaic-Christian ;;; Growth in inflation-adjusted personal income has also both donated their time and products to of more than twice that amount? I would observance is suggested as school fair, one lagged behind the national average, falling 1.6 percent in help with our efforts. Thank you to Local be interested in knowing if anyone else child denying 99 believers-their holiday 2002 and rising only 2.1 percent in 2003. 845 which donated the use of the hall for has had this problem. preference to sing caroj^ron school grounds? •; The forecast for the new year is not very encouraging, our dinner. We would also like to thank Irene Thorne either. The U.S. economy will grow by an estimated 3.1 Splitz Gym, Skatin Station II, Arctic Edge, Canton Minority rights are protected in our ^percent, while Michigan's economy is projected to Laser Quest, Ann Arbor Therapeutic country, but should one among us be able increase by 1.7 percent, according to the State Fiscal Clinic, the Movies at Briarwood, Olive The whole picture to rule the day when the rest wish to Agency's economic outlook report of Dec. 1. Garden Restaurant, and California Pizza salute the Flag, pledge allegiance, sing a T* Our heavy reliance on manufacturing jobs, which are Kitchen for several gift certificates which I am intrigued by the letter from Glenn carol, pray, or bulletin board the ten com- Increasingly going overseas because of lower labor costs, were won by our attending families. Kremer (Nov. 18). Mr. Kremer seems to be mandments? We have readily accepted all Is part of the problem in this state. A special thank you to Todd Caccamo of quite upset about the current contract to our shores, but our welcome must expect acceptance and respect from those 2* The Single Business Tax discourages companies from All-Star Karate for giving our son Sam a between the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and the Plymouth- new to our land for our customs, our Adding jobS because it goes up as their payroll increases. years worth of karate lessons, a gift of socialization which is essential to his Canton Education Association. I am American culture, our way of life. Since the tax is also applied to benefits, it keeps business- intrigued why he brings this up now see- es from offering health care to their employees. progress. Thank you to our extended fami- Secularists abound. Respect can be ly who ran the event and to the,complete ing that the PCEA is in the third year of theirs when our American culture is Z Michigan also taxes equipment that businesses own strangers who contributed out of the that four-year contract. Mr. Kremer leads observed. ,l|nd requires them to collect sales tax, which raises the goodness of their hearts. me to believe he does not quite see the 3gosts of goods to "consumers and of doing business. Neil Goodbred Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! whole picture. We laud Gov./Jennifer Granholm and Oakland County Livonia Terri and Joe Shock I get the feeling Mr. Kremer has not ^Executive L. Brooks Patterson's efforts to go abroad and Canton kept up with the financial situation in attract new emerging business sectors to the Great Lakes Lansing. Since the current contract was SHARE YOUR OPINIONS •State. But the Legislature needs to do its part, too, by State budget is a mess negotiated, the foundation grant has been Snaking this a more business-friendly state in which to frozen twice, with the third year of the We welcome your letters to the editor. Please •©pen up shop. I agree with Philip Power that the state freeze looming at the beginning of the include your name, address antfphone number budget is a mess. I think it got that way new year. That will be coupled with a for verification. We ask that your ietters be 400 because our federal politicians let factories reduction in the foundation grant. These words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and build overseas just for cheaper labor not freezes and cute were not present or fore- content. because they more efficient. seen when the PCCS and the PCEA nego- As far as I am concerned, if you sell tiated in good faith. Mail: ©biinw something here it should be made here, if It does seem Mr. Kremer misses the Letters to the editor practical. Because of our money-bribing Part of HomeTown Communications NetworkT M days of Errol Goldman and his cruel tac- Canton Observer type of government (PACs) you have what tics. Today within the district there is less 794 South Main you see today. Kurt Kuban Marty Carry of a feeling of animosity and that the Plymouth, Ml 48170 Community Editor Advertising Director You don't say what kind of solution we teachers and administration are all work- should have; certainly not taxing the hell ing together for the children and not bat- tling with administration in ways that Fax: Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill out of the rest of us because I for one would just leave the state, if that hap- detract educators from their duties (one Managing Editor General Manager (734)459-4224 pened and after a while the whole state only needs to look to Northville in order to would resemble Detroit. understand what it used to be like with Susan Rosfek Dick Aginian E-mail: Executive Editor President [email protected]

Jack Ussenberry Phii Power QUOTABLE V.P. Editorial Chairman of the Board "I think the community has shown it can support the need for senior subsidized housing. I hope somebody conies in and Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute fixes it and people like those who were moved out of Sheldon Place will come in." to the business success of our customers. -Tom Yack, Supervisor of Canton Township, on HUD's decision to foreclose on Sheldon Place www.hometownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, December 30,2004 (O »9 New agreement threatens Term limits still a bad idea safe asylum for refugees that enables lazy electorate hey have come from El Salvador and Russia, Members of her staff have been toiling selfless- n the business world, people tend to trust mote their employer's agenda instead of pro- Uganda and Colombia, Iraq and Cameroon. ly to help them win political asylum and get a moting the public's agenda. TMost of them have been tortured. Most of new chance since 1983, when Freedom House I • Veteran legislative staffers often have the women have been raped along the way. Some was founded, spurred in large part by local out- people who have more experience com- more institutional knowledge and influence die or are arrested on their way to the rundown rage over United States policy in El Salvador and pared to a green counterpart. on legislation instead of those elected to vote streets of the southwest side of Detroit. Nicaragua. In the classroom, parents tend to be more on bills. Yet several thousand do arrive every year, find- Many of the founders were Catholic, though comfortable with a veteran teacher than an • In 2000, as the current economic dol- * ing their way across the globe Freedom House's charter is scrupulously nonde- educator who's only a year removed from col- drums were starting, state lawmakers col- to an ancient red-brick former nominational. lege. lected more than a $20,000 a year pay raise. convent in the shadow of the Last year, the house housed more refugees Experience is viewed by most people as a Since a number of term-limited lawmakers:; Ambassador Bridge called from Albania than any other country, followed positive attribute, however, many turn the would be forced out of office in 2002, there:; Freedom House, a nonprofit by the persecuted of half a dozen nations of sub- tables when it comes to politics. was little motivation for these lame-duck leg-? organization dedicated to help- Saharan Africa. When Michigan voters islators to heed public cries to block these approved term limits for ing "huddled masses yearning Far more of them sought asylum in Canada raises. state offices in 1992, it was to breathe free" to do just that. than in the United States. Last year, Freedom viewed as a quick-fix for the There's a common joke in Lansing: Those who come here, and who House helped 2,481 adult men and women take perception that all career Members of the state House use one term huddle for a few weeks or the first steps to apply for asylum in Canada, and politicians were bad. It was looking for the bathroom .at the Capitol, months in its dormitory-style a mere 286 apply here. another term learning wH'olthey work with, ° rooms, risk their lives for the believed that government Jack Things will be different now. Not entirely; it would become more effi- they finally start working on some legislation promise of new ones in this will still be possible for people from some coun- in the third term, then they have to leave. ~ nation or in Canada. cient and new people would tries - Mexico, Cyprus and Iraq among them - to have a chance to serve. Our country's Democratic processes are But now, thanks to a new bypass the system and make a refugee claim Dan While the latter is true, the cumbersome and time-consuming because of agreement between Washington and Ottawa, from the United States. Those with close blood Ves' former has not panned out. the number of checks and balances designed Freedom House's ability to help these people relations already in Canada will also be able to Since 1998, Michigan to protect citizens and discourage corrup- " may be largely cut off. On Dec. 29, something apply. senators, governor, attorney tion. With such short opportunities available called the "Safe Third Country Agreement," took But otherwise, if a refugee lands in America general and secretary of state can be elected for competent individuals to serve in effect and severely curtailed the ability of most of first - and there are very few international flights to no more than two, four-year terms. Lansing, the process handcuffs their ability the world's refugees to cross over to Canada, direct to Canada - they will have no choice but to Members of the Michigan House of to make a difference, especially for those where asylum has been easier to win in recent apply for asylum in the United States. Representatives can be elected to only three, serving in the minority party. years. If it is denied, they won't have the option, as two-year terms. Those limits produced some The term-limit policy is a gimmick that . What it means is that refugees who land in a they have had in the past, of trying again in interesting developments in •die Michigan needs to be abolished. If not, Michigan vot- nation regarded by both Canada and the United Canada. Legislature. ers need to at least extend the current peri- States as "safe" (i.e., free and democratic) will be They'll be sent back to wherever they escaped • There are 25 members of the Michigan ods lawmakers can serve. It is not fair to obliged to apply for asylum there, rather than from. "This isn't about national security, it is eco- House who are under the age of 30, a few of assume all politicians are corrupt. Many peo- crossing the border to do so. nomics," said Koelsch. In other words, the rich whom still live with their parents. , ple who run for office have the best of inten-j "This is perfectly reasonable and meant to nations of the world no longer want the world's • A new speaker of the house, who's third tions and deserve opportunities to be elected reduce the abuse of the asylum systems by stop- poor. in line to run the state, takes over next if they do a goodjob. It's not a bad idea to ping asylum shopping in both Canada and the There is something sad about that, I think, month. He is 34-year-old Craig DeRoche, a give some motivated, effective lawmakers a United States," said George Costaris, who man- especially given that this ruling comes at Novi Republican, who's in the midst of com- chance to serve for an extended period of • ages political and economic relations for the Christmas time, when people gather together to pleting only his first two-year term in time. Top-notch legislators can play a vital Canadian government's consulate in Detroit. remember a homeless and stateless couple Lansing. He will appoint a number of law- leadership role at times of transition. makers to committee leadership positions David Koelsch, Freedom House's staff attorney, whose baby was born in a manger. who have a comparable amount of legislative There's another important element that ' doesn't think it is reasonable. He thinks this is an . What is ironic too is that virtually all those experience. makes our Dernocratic process work well: A outrage. "This is an attempt by both govern- making it harder for new immigrants are the • At a time state finances have been in a participatory public who actively and fairly ments to cut down on the number of refugees in direct descendants of persecuted immigrants quandary for several years, there will be a scrutinizes elected representatives, their the name of national security." What it will do, he themselves. one-third turnover in the Michigan House at activities and their votes. fears, is doom Some persecuted people. Detroit, where the refugees have huddled in month's end, a situation primarily created by There are some bad apples who get elected "It will also force people to go underground, Freedom House, is largely depopulated, with less term limits. This means dozens of new law- to office, and there is a mechanism to remoye both in the United States and Canada," he than half as many people as it had half a century makers need months to get acclimated to troublesome lawmakers: vote them out. In fumed, since the new regulations specify that if ago. their new jobs, learn how the state spends the House, the voters have a chance to grade refugees apply for asylum and are turned down, Canada is one of the most sparsely populated $39 billion a year and be prepared to make their representative every two years. they may be detained and swiftly deported. nations in the world. some significant votes on funding for state If a more-involved electorate does its jobs Gloria Rivera, a Mexican-born Roman Catholic Taking in a few more immigrants might not programs. then there's a better chance their lawmakers nun who has run Freedom House for the last five hurt either country. Odds are the immigrants • After leaving office, a number of term- will do abetter job. A civic-minded public , years, is dismayed by the ruling, especially would give back more than they receive. They limited legislators have been hired to work as does far more for government's effectiveness because so many of the refugees who she has usually do, you know. lobbyists. These lawmakers-turned-lobbyists than term limits. helped go to Canada. have more institutional memory and carry For many years, Canada has been much more Jack Lessenberry is editorial vice president of HomeTown much influence over new lawmakers learn- Dan West is a staff writer for the Livonia Observer. He willing to grant refugees asylum than the United Communications. He can be reached by phone at (248) 901- ing their duties. Also, these new lobbyists are can be reached at (734) 953-2109, or at States has. 2561 or by e-mail at [email protected]. using their lawmaking experience to pro- [email protected].

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£ BY STACY JENKINS The Farmington husband several more impromptu inter- being selected from the field of ~ STAFF WRITER and father of three is one of views took place. 80 carrier ambassadors to do nine U.S. Postal Service carrier "Even when we weren't the national ad campaign. Jim Willson is the mailman ambassadors selected to repre- being filmed, we were still "With the people I was com- right out of the movies. sent the USPS in a national being watched," he said. peting against, I think I'm as With his unassuming smile advertising campaign promot- After returning home to his positive about the services we and his "at your service" atti- ing its new services. normal delivery duties, he was offer as anybody else. Maybe Jim Willson works, tude, he's the mailman you Willson, who returned to notified he was selected to they had to draw straws," he sorting mail before offer lemonade to on summer work at the Royal Oak post appear in print and television said. heading out to his days and hot chocolate to on office in June, after recovering national ads. His supervisor thinks other- route. bitterly cold days. from two surgeries relating to "I almost died," he said, smil- wise. And, he's quick to return a rare form of kidney cancer, is ing. "I couldn't believe it." "Jim has been with us for a TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER small favors. "Whether it's help- now featured on a 50-foot bill- From there, he attended a long time," said Brenda Ernst, He was diagnosed with can- Service. ing an elderly woman take out board at 43rd Street and national postal forum in acting manager at the Royal cer in January and underwent "The whole emphasis is to her trash or helping someone Broadway in New York's Times Washington D.C., where he Oak post office. "He goes above two surgeries. show what a customer can do on his route plant a tree, Square. met the U.S. postmaster gener- and beyond for his customers. "I was thinking, 'How am I online, without having to go to Willson has made some friends It all happened so fast for al—a rare opportunity. He They often call and write in going to carry mail again? I the post office," Willson said. along the way. the veteran carrier. He was participated in a pre-game about him. We're more than can't even get to the end of my He spent nine years on his Customers on his route asked by his supervisor to do a commercial for college football happy (one of the ambassa- bed,'" he said. "Then, we went previous 12 Mile and Campbell know all about their postal car- commercial interview, in and he hopes to take his family dors) came out of our post from that to this - this is where route. rier and his delivery-with-a- which he read a script. He was to New York City to see the office." I ended up." "I went to weddings, gradua- smile attitude. selected from 12 interviewees Times Square billboard, which Willson said he's happy to be The advertising campaign is tions and funerals - we actual- And now, the entire nation to. move on to Chicago for will be up for about a year. back to work and doing some- centered on new services ly became friends," he said of knows it, too. some media training, where Willson is humble about thing interesting. offered by the U.S. Postal his customers. Cold weather no pal to our furry friends

! The Michigan Humane for any length of time. Even I Society emphasizes that pet large or long-haired dog breeds ^ners should ma^e proper cannot withstand severe or ! provisions for their 'animals inclement weather. Bring small MaUday ! now before it becomes a life or or short-haired dogs inside death situation - and one for when temperatures reach 15- which they can be charged with 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Larger up to fBmm animal cruelty law violations. breeds and thick-coated dogs Usually, these charges are mis- may remain outside, with ade- demeanors which can include a quate shelter, to about 0 sentence of up to 93 days in degrees. Precipitation and jail, a $1,000 fine, community severe wind chills should also service and loss of pet owner- be taken into account. mm smmrm mm - ship for a specified amount of • Cats should be kept per- (1> time. manently indoors or at least mmm mm smm trucks The cruelty investigators see brought into a warm, animal- an increase in calls each winter, proofed garage during severe said spokeswoman Nancy weather. Gunnigle. "Their call volume • Because roaming cats the does go up dramaticallyawhe n often seek the warmth of car se,vere weather hits," she said. engines, knock on the car hood T&e MHS has four cruelty and honk the horn before . ijjyestigators, she added, and starting your car. tpsp society receives no govern- • Shelter is required by ment funding. Michigan state law for dogs The Michigan Humane that must remain outdoors for Society recommends that pets any length of time. Adequate

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"f-s" Section B (Dbsam AMAZING APPETIZERS Thursday, December 30,2004 Step up the party with zesty hors d'oeuvres. Ken Abramczyk, editor (734)953-2107 Fax (734) 591-7279 [email protected] j).et Taste begins on page 4 ?

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Si equipment and use it at least five days a week. ; (OK, maybe it's three days a week, or worse yet, the equipment is used for hanging clothes.]; We'd like to feature home gyms created in lower levels or base- ments at the homes of Observer & Eccentric readers. If you have a combination of a tread- mill, stationary or recum- bent bike, elliptical or free weights'set up in that special room, we'd like to hear from you and HANDMADE PIECES STAND UP TO YEARS OF USE include your room and ~ you in our story. STORY BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSi | CORRESPONDENT Please contact Ken Abramczyk, At Home edi- rian Thelen once bought an Amish-made bedroom set and he Photo: Amish tor, Observer & Eccentric furniture fea- Newspapers, 36251 was so impressed with the workmanship that he kept buying tures handmade Schoolcraft, Livonia Ml more of the handmade furniture for the rest of his house. pieces 48150, call (734) 953-2107 following histor- or e-mail him at kabram- ical design. This [email protected]. B Since then, he's added an Amish living room set with a desk, a dining set includes computer cabinet, stereo cabinets and end tables. steam-bent Playing it safe "The quality is so much better" the Sterling Heights resident says. chair backs and "Children like to run table with and play and sometimes "You need two people to carry the headboard on our bed. It's very well- gear-driven things get in the way," builHe liket furniture.s that he can "customiz e orders, too, some- table extension. say James and Morris thing shoppers can look at if purchasing furniture People often think all Amish furniture is done in Carey, writing for AP is on the agenda in January. missioifl style, she adds. Weekly Features. "Essentially it's the way you want something and "But.the Amish have progressed, as the world "To provide a safe envi- in the finish you like," he adds. "Probably the best has, and they realized that they couldn't continue ronment for little ones, thing to do is examine the quality of the Amish fur- to make it that way," Desilets says. "They make it's important to fully niture versus other furniture." everything from Queen Anne to something tradi- child-proof your home. tional and things that lend themselves toward a "First, cushion all sharp AMISH SIMPLICITY transitional line of furniture. And of course they corners. Add special 'kid' still make the true mission style." locks on all doors, draw- The Amish are a Mennonite group descended Customizing is one of the Amish furniture's ers and cabinets, and kid- from the followers of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss biggest attractions. Thelen wanted a stereo cabinet, proof latches on all Mennonite bishop. Since they live a simple life pat- for instance, that is 1 foot higher than he found in kitchen appliances..And terned after 17th century rural Europe, most Amish stores and ordered it at Amish Direct Furniture in don't forget locks for bi- reject many modern society developments. That's Utica. fold doors and toilet lids. why much of the Amish furniture represents the Most of sale associate Adam Gerber's customers "Put slip-type loose old world through historical design and tool use. are repeat buyers or are referred by others. Amish covers on doorknobs and About 80 percent of the Amish in the United Direct works with 180 different builders often stove kno^sTand non-slip States are located in Pennsylvania, Ohio and using fax services to place orders, since most Amish pads and strips under- - Indiana. don't have telephones. With some Amish builders, foot (to add traction for "Primarily what makes it Amish is that it's hand- Gerber says, he has a "middle man" who drives the little feet). - made and basically like furniture made many, orders to their homes. "You'll find all th#se many years ago," explains Noreen Desilets, design- There are about 8,000 different Amish-made items and more at your er with Laurel Furniture in Plymouth. items in oak, quarter-sawn oak, cherry, maple, hicko- local hardwarestore. Ann- "The staining and quality is unsurpassed by any- ry and walnut It takes between eight to 12 weeks to ounce of prevention is thing else because it is all hand-done." PLEASE SEE AMISH, B2 definitely worth a pound, of cure, especially when: it comes to little ones." . Vixit "if you have trouble MARKET PLACE drilling precise hinge holes to mount hinges on Take steps to scale down kitchen clutter doors of all sizes because your drill bit wanders a The kitchen is one of Huiicfikifi Melodies' tad (making doors hang kind of oddly), you need- the busiest spaces in a Give your child a personalized to know about Vix," say: home. CD with at least seven songs James and Morris Carey, Cooking, eating, repeating his or her name more writing for AP Weekly ' entertaining and social- 1 than 30 times. Features. izing all happen in the Munchkin Melodies & more, kitchen - it's the main based in Wixom, makes the CDs "It's a specialty bit gathering place in the as well as personalized, interac- made just for drilling P home. As a result, it is tive CD storybooks. hinge holes. It has an y likely the most unor- The entertaining and education- outer cylinder tapered af ganized room in the al songs teach about the alpha- the end that fits, right house. bet, manners, friendship, shar- into the countersunk If your kitchen cabi- ing, love and other topics. More hinge holes. Jk nets and junk drawers than 3,000 names are available. "With the hinge hard- are jammed and over- Munchkin Melodies & more was started this year by Barbara Ephraim-Gooze and Becky Weitzmaii. ware in place, all you do-; flowing, you are run- Utilizing storage solutions and tossing unused gadgets can help The women were looking for intriguing and novel ways to spark educational interests^in their is fire up your drill and ning out of counter keep your kitchen organized and clutter-free. grandchildren, and found the ideal "tool" with personalized musical CDs and CD storybooks. press cjown. The center space, or you can never Ephraim-Gooze and Weitzman launched the collection with a computer system in the spring. By bills spring-loaded and find what you need courtesy of organized- station: prep area, cook- summer, they were giving displays at shows, fairs and exhibits throughout metro Detroit. lowers down, centered when you need it, it's mom. corp. ing, baking and cleaning. Call (248) 788-9547 or (248) 926-1727, or e-mail [email protected]!. precisely In the hinge time to take control of • Create an organiza- • Purchase storage hole. It drills to a prede- your kitchen clutter. tional plan. Establish solutions. Plastic bins, termined depth that you Here are some tips to work stations like a baskets, containers, set beforehand. Do you have a special item you'd like to showcase in Marketplace on the front of At Home? We'd like to organize your kitchen restaurant does and keep "It's an invaluable spe- and keep it clutter-free, related items at each PLEASE SEE CLUTTER, B2 feature it! Send a photo or slide of the piece, along with information, to: Ken Abramczyk, At Home editor, cialty tool and inexpen-- Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150. sive, to boot." ; (*> Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 30,2004 AT HOME www.hometownlife.com

HOME CALENDAR Use a silicone product to treat groutHom e decor House at (248) 644-5832, or visit Haberman Fabrics, 905 S. Main in www.communityhouse.com. BY JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY as possible. the grout. Not only will it last is concerned, there are a cou- Royal Oak,presents a variety of home All of the pieces will be assembled in FOR AP WEEKLY FEATURES "Also, is it possible to change longer, but it is highly impervi- ple of different ways that this decor classes for different skill levels. the class. You will need two pieces of the color of the grout at some ous to water, more so than can be accomplished. The schedule includes Lampshades, fleece in your favorite colors (each Rosalie asks, "We recently future date?" lemon oil. The first method is by dyeing Sundays, Jan. 2-23 (fee is $80); measuring 1-3/4 yards); sharp scissors; had our countertops re-tiled, Since both of the products Furthermore, we believe that the grout. Obviously, any sealer Beginner Pillow, Mondays, Jan. 3-17 long, sharp pins; needle and thread to and. we got two separate opin- you mentioned are relatively if you go with the lemon oil that may have been previously ($60); and Roman Shade, four sessions match the fleece; and rotary cutter ions on how to treat the grout. inexpensive, the cost to seal the rather than the silicone, you applied to the grout will need beginning Thursday, Jan. 6, or Friday, and board (optional for basic fleece One was to use Old English grout shouldn't be the issue may find yourself spending a to be removed so that the dye Jan. 7 ($80).' blanket). Lemon Oil, the other to use a here. You could be penny-wise great deal of your spare time may be absorbed into the Call (248) 541-0010, e-mail- Instructor Kathy Hosken has been par- silicone sealer. and pound-foolish by not using sealing and resealing your grout. [email protected] or ticipating in craft shows for 25 years. "I ehose the oil because it a sealer that will offer the grout. A trip to your local hardware visit www.HabermanFabrics.com for was less expensive, but now greatest longevity. And, where silicone general- store or home improvement registration and other information. If you have an item for the calendar, I'm wondering if I did the right In our opinion, your inter- ly dries to a clear finish, lemon center will get you what you Make a blanket please submit it at least two weeks in thing. My main concern is to ests would best be served by oil tends to yellow the grout. need to perform this relatively Learn to make a fleece blanket in a advance of the date it should be pub- avoid as much future cleaning using a silicone product to seal As far as changing the color simple task. class 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, lished. Send to Ken Abramczyk, At at The Community House, 380 S. Bates Home Editor; Observer & Eccentric in downtown Birmingham. Newspapers, 36251 SchoolCraft, GARDEN CALENDAR The fee is $20. To register or for more . Livonia, Ml 48150 or e-mail kabram- information, call The Community c-zykiioe.homecomm.net , Beverly Hills Garden Club logical and gardening benefits of the The School of Gardening aiso offers 6100) and Eastpointe (phone (586) Delia Haydon of Garden City will pres- use of "black gold" - compost. specialty classes and classes for the 771-4200). ent a program on indoor bonsaj to the • Visitors are welcome. certificate of landscape and garden Caring for Tropical Plants will be the in a picture. The customer Beverly Hills Garden Club 1 p.m. School of Gardening design at The Community House, 380 topic 11 a.m. Jan. 8. Learn about AMISH wants the style shown in the Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Beverly Hills The Michigan School of Gardening S. Bates in Birmingham, west of houseplants that will thrive indoors. picture, but they also want it Village Office, 18500 W. 13 Mite. offers a variety of classes for differ- Woodward and south of Maple (15 The seminar will provide information FROM PAGE B1 made the Amish way. Guests are welcome. ent levels. Mile). For information or to register, on how to select a plant, tips to Amish furniture sold at Livonia Garden Club Register early. Seating is limited. call The Community House at (248) encourage flowering and suggestions get the furniture, which is deliv- Laurel Furniture in Plymouth Composting will be the topic of the Some classes have pre-requisites. For 644-5832. This schedule includes on using plants to enhance a home's ered to Amish Direct. ranges from bedroom and din- next meeting of the Livonia Garden more information, call (248) 4-GARDEN Focus on Design, Saturdays, Jan. 8-29 decor. For the nearest English Gardens "The biggest thing going now ing room sets to plant stands Club, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the or visit www.michigangardening.com. ($137). location, call (800) 335-GROW or visit is dining room's and entertain- and other accessories. The fur- Livonia Senior Center, Five Mile at The schedule includes Effective Hand- Tropical plants www.englishgardens.com. ment centers," Gerber says. niture is built in Goshen, Ind., Farmington Road. drawn Design, Tuesdays, Jan. 4-25, in English Gardens will present free gar- If you ha ve an item for the calendar, according to owner of Laurel Master composters Jane and Allan Pontiac or Thursdays, Jan..6-27, in dening seminars on Saturdays in please submit it at least two weeks in ALL SOLID, NO LAMINATES Furniture Don Wurm. • Geisler, instructors at Henry Ford Livonia (fee is $168); Growing - January at its five metro Detroit advance of the date it should be pub- "When they build something Community College, will present a Vegetables, Mondays, Jan. 10-24, in stores - in West Bloomfield (phone lished. Send to Ken Abramczyk, At" It's difficult to stock the fur- it's not just one family building program outlining indo.or and outdoor Livonia ($102); ins and Outs of Plants, (248) 851-7506), Royal Oak/Troy Home Editor, Observer S Eccentric niture, Gerber says, because a whole dining set," Wurm composting as a component of organ- Mondays, Jan. 10-24, in Pontiac ($102): (phone (248) 280-9500), Dearborn Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, oak features 15 different stains says. "One family builds chairs, ic gardening. and Shade Gardens, two Wednesdays Heights (phone (313) 278-4433), Livonia, Ml 48150 or e-mail kabram- and cherry wood has eight another family builds tables, —Increase your knowledge of the eco- beginning Jan. 12 in Pontiac ($72). Clinton Township (phone (586) 286- [email protected]. net. stains. another builds china cabinets "It's all solid wood," he and another does the finishing. adds. They specialize in their partic- "There's no particle board or ular area." to store canned goods, towels, mop holders. Employ hooks, coffee cups, filters and sugar in plastic laminate junk. It's all Once customers start buying extra dishes or cookware. Don't pegboards and lazy Susans. If the cabinet above it. English dovetail drawers with Amish furniture, they tend to CLUTTER forget to nest items inside one your counter space is at a pre- • Clean everything. Tackle interlocking notches, which is keep coming back. FROM PAGE B1 ' another to maximize space. mium, mount some of your cabinets, drawers, shelves, the strongest corner possible. "The quality is lifetime fur- racks and freestanding units • Every item needs its own small appliances under the countertops, refrigerator and It's heirloom furniture that's niture," Wurm adds. are inexpensive storage ideas. home. When items have a des- cabinets. oven. Replace tattered dish going to outlive all of us by a "People are very impressed You can find deals at dollar ignated place, they tend to get • Toss clutter. Get rid of towels and torn or worn shelf couple of hundred years. The by the way it's made. It's like stores, or check stores that put away. If they don't, they what is old and what you don't paper. stuff you get from the big the furniture that was made carry overstocks, closeouts and tend to get lost. use. Check expiration dates of • Keep out clutter. Since chains is made overseas and all many, many years ago. Inside junk pretty much." slightly dented items. Utilize bins and baskets herbs, yeast and baking poXv- you've spent all that time the drawers are finished as You may even be able to re- wherever possible to keep "like der. Throw out cooking gadg- organizing your kitchen, you'll He finds that customers, good as the outside of the cabi- use items you already own. For things" together and readily ets that are gathering dust. want to make sure it remains like Thelen, often outfit a net. instance, a shoebox covered accessible. Go vertical to free Remove items on counters that clutter-free. room and come back a couple "It's a little more, but very with the same contact paper as up horizontal space. Utilize the don't belong in the kitchen. Set aside some time once a of years later to finish another reasonably priced and I think your shelves can store spice empty vertical wall space in a E Organize for maximum month to check for clutter room. that's why we sell so much of bottles. nearby closet by installing efficiency. Place items near buildup, and spend a few min- "Let's say you get a it," he said. If you are short on cabinet shelves that can be used to each other if they will be used utes each night putting away hutch from grandma and Desilets adds: "People say space but have plenty of wall store canned goods. together. If your coffee maker anything that doesn't belong in you bring in a drawer," Gerber they don't make furniture like space, try using an old bureau Install hanging broom and sits on the counter, store the the kitchen. says. they used to. Well, the Amish 'We'll send it down and do." they'll do a custom-stain match for the table and Diane Gaie Andreassi is a freelance chairs." writer for the Observer & Eccentric Often customers will bring Newspapers who lives in Livonia.

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I was selected as room parent for different classes rotate into WINTER PARTY my child's elementary classroom, each of the rooms. One school control poor behavior but I am not very good at party year I had a party with an Invitations: Write or print planning. I'm just not creative. international theme. Each the party information on a ears ago, a young actor on About neurologic signs, and can be What can I do? classroom chose a country and snowman or Christmas tree. deadly. The vaccine prevents " the David Letterman Show Animals planned a craft, game, and Refreshments: Decorated Ytalked about how much he disease, but it does not control ' • You do not have to be cre- food associated with that coun- cookies, trail mix (different learned from working with poor behavior. ative to plan school parties. try. cereal, pretzels, M & M's and Michael Caine. Explaining chronic ear infec-" The easiest way to plan a raisins), soda. Waiting between shots tions can be confusing. Use ideas and party is to select a specific n Dr. Brad Unfortunately, chronic ear ' Games: Name that tune - annoyed him, but Caine told othematerialr peopls thae t theme. Plan the decorations, record holiday songs and have him that he was being paid for Davis problems occur far too often, have created. food, games and prizes around the children guess the title- the waiting, not the acting, as and can be very frustrating, for " Purchase "how the theme. The holidays cele- Bean bag toss: Cut out a tree the acting is the fun part. ed, especially when a human owner and for the vet. t"' books or brated may depend on whether from green poster board, All professions have to deal family member gets lesions on Most chronic ear infections check them out your child attends a private or attach it to a box and cut out with problems like this. Police their leg. Why do fleas like initiate and recur thanks to at the library. public school. Most schools holes for the bean bags. deal with endless paperwork. some people and not others? allergies. To understand how You do not would celebrate in October Fill ajar with candy kisses. Firefighters have long periods They don't. The fleas we see allergies cause ear infections, Domestic need an origi- with a Fall or Halloween party. Have each child guess how of tedium between runs. Fast around here don't like the taste remember ear infections are HPlanner nal idea to plan December would be a Winter many kisses are in the jar. food workers have to deal with of people. kind of like graffiti. a party. Holiday, Hanukkah or drive-thru speakers that sound To find human fleas, travel to A building in one neighbor- - Most schools Christmas party. February VALENTINE PARTY like 1970s NASA transmis- the Appalachias, where pock- hood might get covered in Diana allow about might include a Valentine's sions. ets of human fleas still persist. graffiti, but that same building Day Party. Koenig 1 one hour for Invitations: Write or print Medical professionals in all Fleas are very species specif- would be left alone in a differ- ^ ^ p^rty You may decide to make party information on a heart. fields have to deal with ic, meaning there are dog fleas ent neighborhood. The culture_ There are usually three parties invitations by hand or use the Refreshments: Make red answering the same questions and cat fleas, etc. Dogs and within the neighborhood tends' ; scheduled per school year. computer. Part of the enjoy- punch and create ice cream over and over. No one minds cats will share fleas, but they to be the deciding factor as to Keep the planning simple. ment of an event is the antici- sundaes (vanilla ice cream, answering the questions. don't like the taste of other whether or not there'll be graf-" 1 Have a basic plan before pation that it is going to hap- marshmallows, chocolate Client/patient education species. (By the way, cat fleas fiti. arranging a meeting with other pen. You can give the invita- chips, sprinkled candy). should be a cornerstone of are bigger than dog fleas. If Allergies tend to set up the parent helpers. Brainstorm tions to the teacher several Group activities: Decorate a medicine at every level, as you ever win Trivial Pursuit environment for ear infections"; ideas with them. days ahead of time so she can box to keep valentines. Cut a client understanding makes with that answer, you owe me!) to occur. Your focus should be on pass them out to the students. hole in the top of a shoe box the treatment go more smooth- Fleas will taste people, but (Lifestyle also has an effect, r entertaining children. 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* -V Feed pests . J| t age 45 in 1988, vintner The entertaining sea- Jul Roberto Guldener sold son is here, time to plan if® hjs fashion business on spreads full of holiday Zurich's prestigious cheer. Here are some Bahnhofstrasse to begin suggestions for feeding making wine in Italy's a crowd. Make it easy Tuscany region. v„' (•*-- • • .A with a potiuck party or "Both businesses are very simple finger foods. connected," said Guldener's • Potiuck party: v, daughter Maja Guldener invite a group of friends Marino. "Both wine and to celebrate at your Amazing / PHOTOS BY place and ask each to fashion are creative products m.at:' CLASSIC CUISINE and are an interpretation of bring their favorite our time. Both are continual- dish. A simple and easy ly evolving. Today's wine is option is a tasty tart. "not like yesterday's and nei- Line a tart tin with pas- ther is fashion." try shell and bake for Marino indicated that her 10 minutes. Peel and father is fascinated by wine- slice 6 tomatoes and 3 onions very finely. Fry " making as a profession onions in a saucepan because it begins with grapes until transparent. in a vineyard and finishes Spread a thin layer of with a product in the glass appetizers Dijon mustard over the that gives pleasure to people base of tart. Cover with - who love life. a layer of tomatoes, Step up the party with then a layer of onion A LITTLE LUCK and sprinkle with 11/2 cups of grated Swiss A little luck benefits any zesty hors d'oeuvres cheese. Season with business and Guldener's luck salt and pepper, bake was finding Terrabianca in BY ELAINE PERLIN CROSSLE CORRESPONDENT for an additional 30 the Commune of Radda in minutes and serve Chianti, -near Siena. How did warm. Tie find it? Guldener's mater- ppetizers are more and cable cooking shows all over sauce," Shelters said. nal grandparents were popular than ever. the airwaves, finger food recipes A popular Northville mainstay • Warm welcome: Venetians who moved to Great for home enter- are at our fingertips. Local retail- since 1986, Edwards specializes in Greet guests with a fin- Zurich and opened a tratto- taining, they not only ers and many area grocers are off-premises custom catering and ger food to start. ria. create a comfortable, good bete for finding fabulous carry-out cuisine. Owner Mary Prepare succulent They purchased wines for light atmosphere, but ingredients and ready-made Pearce said Shelters and co-chef jumbo shrimp with a their restaurant from the also offer variety. items. Becky Morelli prepare house delicious honey-mus- Chianti region. Guidenei There's something aboui a tabic Although some tried and true recipes with fresh shipments of tard dip. Combine 3 came to know the area weii Drimming with an array of tempt- classics may still be on our list of meat, produce and dairy from cups of water, 3 pep- and learned that Terrabianca ing hors d'oeuvres - the nibbling favorites, they can take on updat- Detroit's Eastern Market. percorns, 1 lemon slice estate dated back to 1085. begins, the conversation stirs and ed twists with the exciting selec- and 1 bay leaf; bring to Chalky composition gives the the party is under way. tions in today's marketplace. TANTALIZING TASTES boil. Add shrimp; boil appearance of white soils and The formal sit-down meal has When asked about such old until they turn pink. thus is the origin of the its place for some holidays and standbys as pigs-in-a-blanket, There is no greater testament to Drain shrimp; add ice to name. occasions, but an hors d'oeuvre caterer Janis Levin-Gorelick the American "melting pot" than stopthe cooking process. In a small Initially, Guldener began party lends itself to a casual quipped, "I call them Frankies how our culinary tastes have saucepan, combine 2 ambiance and allows guests to Wellington! But there are so many evolved over the past several teaspoons scaliions, 1 PLEASE SEE WINE, B5 consume at their own pace - and more wonderful choices these years. Mexican food is now an teaspoon lemon juice, 2 as much or as little as they choose. days. American food now includes American staple. The piquant teaspoons honey Dijon As the trend turns toward home many diverse styles from Hispanic kick of taquitos, chunky red and to Asian to European to mustard; stir with fork WINE PECKS conversation and entertainment green salsas, hearty bean dips, until warm. Transfer to areas, gatherings are taking on the Mediterranean." rich guacamole and nacho chips Several readers questioned a bowl; arrange shrimp informal pleasures of "digging in" Chris Shelters, a chef at have wide appeal. over the edge of bowl why we have not to celebrate the New Year, watch Edwards Cafe and Catering, has Layered dips make for a palate- and serve. recommended merlot one of the bowl games or simply re-invented another basic. "With pleasing appetizer starting with a kick back and chat. the use of a papaya, you can put a layer of refried beans, then sour • Dazzling dip: lately. Reason: many over With cookbooks and culinary new, upbeat spin on meatballs by impress the company $20 are overoaked and magazines filling bookstore stands serving them in a Polynesian PLEASE SEE APPETIZERS, BS with a creamy, delec- those at $10 and under are table dip for crackers or chips. Mix a 61/2- often weak and ounce jar of liquid from underflavored. >CAFE AND marinated artichoke CATERING hearts, 8-ounce pack- The following are the BEST Appetizers age of cream cheese MERL0TS we've tasted bring variety and 1/4 cup of Dijon recently. to parties mustard. Add sliced artichokes from jar. Pick of the pack: 2000 with a little something for Biend until smooth and chill. —.- Sebastian! Sonoma County, everyone. $17. Among these • Seasonal gravy: Outstanding: 2001 Chateau appetizers Spice up traditional are aspara- gravy by adding a sea- St Jean, $50. gus wraps, sonal fruit flavor. . Excellent: 2001 Rutherford endive cups, Combine 1/2 cyp fresh cranberry sauce, 2 Hill, $25:2001 Pine Ridge boursin cheese puffs, tablespoons whole- ' Crimson Creek, $27; and 2001 bacon- grain mustard, and 1 A tablespoon orange rind Gfgich Hills, $46. ' ft wrapped with gravy powder. Very good: 2001 Genesis, water chest- - v. nuts, pro- Biend with water; sim- $17; 2001 Mason, $20; 2000 sciutto and mer over low- heat until

Geyser Peak Shorenstein - gorgonzola thickened* Serve over Vineyard, $26; 2000 Rodney redskin pota- turkey, mash potatoes to halves, and or fresh vegetables. Strong, $26; and 2001 Stag's mini quiche (Also bring fruit into Leap Wine Cellars, $40. lorraine. the festjvity by using it as decorations ..around Wallet pleasers: 2001 the mantei and the din- Camelot, $7; 2002 Bogie, $9; ner table.) 2002 Reynolds (Australia), Photos clockwise from RECIPES • Holiday ham: A fine $9; 2003 McManis, $10; and top: Pasta primavera Preheat oven to 3502F. Mix all sauce asset at the holiday kabobs are an easy appe- EDWARDS' BACON-WRAPPED WATER feast is a honey-baked 2002 Trinchero Family ingredients together in a small bowl and tizer to prepare to help CHESTNUTS set aside. ham. One version calls Selection, $10. ring in 2005. Smoked for 1 egg yolk mixed Sauce: Wrap each water chestnut in half slice salmon roulades are just with 3 tablespoons V2 cup brown sugar bacon and secure with a wooden tooth- honey Dijon mustard. one of many catered 'A cup Dijon mustard pick. All wines mentioned are selections for parties. % cup cider vinegar Spread mixture over Dip into sauce to coat, and place on a .available in the metro- Shrimp cocktail is a pop- ham and sprinkle with 2 ular New Year's Eve or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 or 3 tablespoons of One 15-ounce can whole water chestnuts, Detroit area. If a retailer, New Year's Day appetiz- minutes until bacon is crisp. bread crumbs. Bake drained Sloes not stock a specific er. until it turns a golden 8 ounces bacon slices jf ine, ask that it be ordered PLEASE SEE RECIPES, BS brown color. Slice and serve. •torn the distributor. Recipes courtesy of Maille Fine French Condiments.

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Hi www.hometownlife.com TASTE Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, December 30,2004 (*) B5 Enjoy steak, lobster or salad for New Year's party Party responsibly with nonalcoholic drinks LOBSTER TAIL PREPARATIONS Many grilling enthusiasts popular Southern recipe for What might your holiday- The Auto Club Group (ACG): To emphasize the drunk never let freezing tempera- Using heavy utility scissors, black-eyed peas is traditionally party guests prefer as a nonal- AAA Chicago, AAA Michigan, driving problem, the guide has tures interfere with outdoor cut top of shell down center of eaten on New Year's Day - it's coholic drink option? AAA Minnesota/Iowa, AAA several charts showing how grilling. tail fan leaving the tail fan intact. said to bring good luck for the Perhaps something light Nebraska, AAA North Dakota alcohol affects drivers. There Here's a savory recipe to Separate shell enough to pull year. with a touch of tartness such as and AAA Wisconsin. also are tips for helping party bring in the New Year. uncooked tail meat up to the rest Endless. Summer, served in The Great Pretenders Party hosts monitor alcohol con- of the meat in the split shell. 'A cup dried black-eyed peas The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton Guide, now in its 26th year of sumption and deal with some- . Serve with lemon-garlic butter ROSEMARY-GRILLED (yields about 1'/? cooked peas) Hotel in Dearborn. publication, is part of AAA!s one who imbibes too much. * enhanced with chopped capers ] h cup uncooked white rice ongoing campaign to reduce NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS or fresh, chopped herbs. Or maybe something a little In addition to nonalcoholic " 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped more on the dark side such as deaths and injuries caused by drink recipes, the guide has Va cups minced fresh rosemary To Steam: Sprinkle chopped (optional) Cranberry Burst, a favorite drunk drivers. Having tasty, four recipes for party snacks, £ 3 tablespoons minced garlic scallions and fresh sprigs of 2 ripe Italian plum tomatoes, with patrons of Duba's nonalcoholic beverages avail- reprinted with the permission X '/3cup kosher salt herbs on exposed lobster tail diced Restaurant in Grand Rapids. able can l|elp hosts moderate of Simon & Schuster Inc. from 'A cup freshly ground pepper meat. Brush with butter then Ismail orange or yellow bell These are just two of the alcohol consumption by guests All About Party Foods £5 4,12-16 ounce strip steaks, about season with freshly ground pep- pepper, seeded and cut into as a party progresses. Drink, one of the books in per. Place lobster tails on steam- alcohol-free recipes for party 11/4-11/2-inch thick a'A-inch dice Scribner's Joy of Cooking ing rack over boiling water and drinks included in the 2004- In the guide's introductory 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive 2005 edition of The Great message, Linda Woolwine, series. cover. Steam for 10-12 minutes. oil In a small bowl, combine the Remove from steamer, discard Pretenders Party Guide, pub- president and chief operating To obtain free copies of The rosemary, garlic, salt and pep- herbs and scallions and serve. 2 tablespoons minced, fresh lished by The Auto Club Group officer of AAA Michigan, notes Great Pretenders Party Guide, per. Mix well. Rub the steaks all green onion and available free to anyone that in 2003 more than 17,000 visit any AAA Michigan branch To Boil: Using heavy utility 3 over with this mixture. Let sit at A cup red tomato satsa, or to who wants a copy. scissors, cut away under-shell, people died in the United office, or call toll-free to 1-800- room temperature for 30 min- taste leaving tail fan in place. The colorful, 20-page book- States in vehicle crashes in AAA-MICH (222-6424), or utes. let includes 13 nonalcoholic which alcohol consumption access the Internet at Boil enough water to cover recipes provided by hospitality was a factor. "We hope you will [email protected] or write Meanwhile, prepare a grill to tails in large pot. Cook black-eyed peas and hot heat. Grill for 5-7 minutes white rice, in separate pots, managers at some of the AAA have great joy entertaining to Public Relations per side for medium rare, When the water-is boiling, add according to each of their pack- Diamond-rated hotels and family and friends during the Department, AAA Michigan, 1 depending on thickness of steak. lobster and a generous amount age directions. Drain and allow restaurants in the eight states holiday season, but please do Auto Club Drive, Dearborn, Let steaks rest about 5 minutes of salt. After water returns to a to cool. served by the six AAA clubs in so responsibly," Woolwine says. MI 48126. before serving. boil, cook tails for an additional 10-12 minutes. Toss bacon, tomatoes, peppers Yields four servings. , olive oil and parsley with the beans and rice. TASTE CALENDAR Recipe courtesy of -Busch's Markets in HOPPIN' JOHN Add salsa, Kosher salt Livonia, Farmington Hills and (BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD) and freshly ground pepper to Please submit items at least two weeks detail, and students will also iearn to cooking. Learn how the regions of Italy Plymouth. taste. in advance of the date it should be pub- prepare fresh yogurt, cheese and ghee differ and how the cooking reflects the This colorful variation of the lished. Send to Ken Abramczyk, Taste easily at home. A traditional Indian region. Each week one or two compo- editor, Observers Eccentric meal of daal, rice, vegetables, salad and nents to the traditional meal will be Newspapers, 805 E, Maple, Birmingham, . raita will be prepared in class sched- created. A notebook and information important as taste. SIMPLE DELIGHTS 48009 or e-mail uled 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 at will be provided, but bring a small chop- APPETIZERS When asked more about the [email protected] Berkshire Middle School, 21707 West ping board, knife, a medium bowl and latest appetizer trends, Some other Edwards' recipes Cooking at Schoolcraft Fourteen Mile Road, Beverly Hills, Cost containers to take home food. Classes FROM PAGE B4 Gorelick didn't skip a beat. consist of Belgian endive cups Enjoy continuing education classes is $39 class fee, $44 for non-residents, are $20 each and are scheduled at 7-9 . "Meat is back, as long as it's with curry turkey salad, Italian taught by culinary arts instructors at and a $12 supply fee payable to instruc- p.m. as follows: Antipasti and Soups, really good quality," Gorelick sausage or spinach stuffed Schoolcraft College in Livonia. ' tor at class: bring a dishcloth. To regis- - Thursday, Jan. 13: Pasta, Thursday, Jan.; cream, guacajnole, lettuce, said. "Mini tenderloin sand- mushroom caps, spinach and For more information on these and ter call (248) 203-3800 or online at 20: Main Course, Dessert/Cheese Course tomatoes, green onion and wiches or canapes are exqui- feta phyllo triangles and other culinary arts continuing educa- www.communityed.net. and Coffee, Thursday, Feb. 10: and Celebration Class, Thursday, Feb. 17. Pre- black or green olives all topped site." They can be prepared on Chicago pizza tarts. Asparagus tion classes visit www.schoolcraft.edu Italy - al Dente registration is required for all classes, off with shredded cheddar or croissants, hard rolls or rustic wraps - spears of asparagus under Continuing Education Schedule Come on a gastronomica! trip to Italy at by mail or in person at RCH (no credit • Monterey Jack^heese. crusty breads. with a gorgonzola cheese blend or cali (734) 462-4448. Rochester Community House, 816 ~ cards). Visit wwW.rochestercomm- Small plate sensations Another ongoing trend encased in parmesan-asiago Ludlow in Rochester. Learn some of the Indian Cooking house.org or phone (248) 651-0622. include Japanese delicacies is comfort food, Gorelick (parmiago) crusted bread wrap - Cooking techniques are covered in traditions and background of Italian such as sushi, char-grilled said. "Mashed potato bars with are another specialty. chicken on a stick (yakitori) portions served in martini Other features are bacon- and steamed Soya bean pods glasses are popular - varieties wrapped water chestnuts, Chianti Classico DOCG ($24) with oak. (edamame). Dim Sum, "a little such as Yukon gold or sweet smoked chicken quesadillas, floral and elegant in a food- • 2000 CAMPACdiO RIS- bit of heart," consists of many potatoes with savory or sweet homemade crepes and assorted friendly, approachable lighter ER VA, IGT ($64) is half san- " Chinese appetizers such as pot toppings like wild mushroom crostini - small bread toasts with FROM PAGE B5 sangiovese style. giovese and half cabernet stickers, dumplings and spring or glazed chopped pecan," toppings. Then there are minia- making wine with the aid of • 2001 CROCE Chianti sauvignon. rolls. Crab rangoon and shrimp Gorelick ture gougere puffs filled with crab renowned enologist consultant Classico Riserya DOCG ($33) Generally at such a large toasts are other tasty starters. said. and cheese, or with boursin - a Vittorio Fiore and two employ- is a sangiovese of power vand ele- percentage, cabernet overshad- For European flair, try fon- "The cocktail supper buffet creamy garlic and herb cheese. ees, one to manage the vine- gance in a slightly better vintage. ows sangiovese - but not in due, pates, tapas, olive has taken hold. Entree foods in Shelters referred to them as yard and another for the cellar. • 2001 CIPRESSO IGT this impressive wine. tapanade, buffalo mozzarella appetizer portions make a nice "savory cream puffs." Terrabianca's fame escalated ($38) is 100 percent san- • 2001 CEPPATE, IGT marinated with tomatoes, display. The setting isn't as Hors d'oeuvre parties allow for quickly and more vineyards giovese from the Terrabianca {$68), a Bordeaux varietal herbs, olive oil and balsamic structured, and people can mingling and flexibility and were required. Guldener pur- estate aged 12 months in older blend of 75 percent cabernet vinegar, sauteed Portobello 'make a meal' out of such items comprise about 90 percent of the chased the II Tesoro estate in French oak. The secret to out- sauvignon and 25 percent mer- mushrooms and garlic, or as pasta primavera kebobs - cafe's holiday catering trade, the Maremma region, that standing Tuscan sangiovese lot, rivals a red Bordeaux blend crispy calamari. Or evoke the marinated cheese tortellini and according to Shelters. today is receiving international such as Cipresso is controlled from that region of France. warm br^cvp of the n-<'sh vefrgu'^ on a mini r p,>•;;•(<•> "qlv •](•',• p'V-Y1 praise as a rediscovered grow- use of French oak. With compelling aromas and McciUcrrnnoa!) hunum!-. ! ing regiuu. Now, a team of 38 p.is:;. on h ' eugei: 1 i i c i uiV I he baeK- K20C1 IL TESORO (S48; is flavors, it showcases ultimate or tabouleh served with pita, Nothing complements fruit bone of the business she runs people make the wine. a 100 percent merlot bottling elegance. lavash wraps, stuffed grape platter or a glass of wine better with her husband. Ron. "Chefs that is all about what the leaves or kebobs. than cheese - and some lively are artists, and food is their TERRABIANCA WINES French refer to as terroir. The Healds are Contributing Editors Gorelick co-owns Classic choices include elegant brie, medium," Pearce said. So Roberto Guldener believes for the internationally respected Cusine Custom Catering in sharp cheddar and full-bodied whether you decide to go it alone No white wines in this port- that it's an interpretation of his Quarterly Review of Wines and Troy Oak Park with partner and bleus. or seek the help of a caterer, folio - the Chianti and feelings about merlot grown on residents who write about wine, spir- chef, Jeff Swider. They and And to lighten things up, restaurant or specialty market, Maremma regions are the II Tesoro estate. He has its, and restaurants for the Observer & their staff create innovative Classic Cuisine suggests you can design your own colorful renowned for reds. Because made an elegant wine of pleas- Eccentric Newspapers. Contact them and stylish selections. Having cucumber erudite piped with palette of dazzling hors d'oeuvres. these wines are crafted by a ure without overpowering it by e-mail at [email protected]. catered many private and cor- salmon mousse or portobello former fashion designer, the porate events, they feel that and leek roasted eggplant, or Elaine Perlin Crossley is a freelance labels are unique. Made of alu- elegant presentation is as classic shrimp cocktail. writer who lives in West Bloomfield. minum, if the wine drips over the label as it's being poured, it 2 red peppers won't stain. The labels also PROSCIUTTO AND MELON hold up perfectly during long 2 yellow peppers For a tangy salt and sweet taste. cellar aging. RECIPES 24 cherry tomatoes Honeydew or cantaloupe 24 black pitted olives In the following list, wines FROM PAGE B4 Prosciutto Dressing of choice labeled DOCG follow the tradi- 24 5-inch skewers (if necessary, Cut the melon into half, then tional blending varieties and HOT ARTICHOKE DIP cut larger skewers to size) halve again. Cut each quarter percentages of Tuscany and Donate Your Vehicle 1/2 cup Heliman's mayonnaise into three "boats." Remove the IGT wines do not. Cook tortellini in salted water rind. Wrap a piece of prosciutto '/zcup grated parmesan cheese • 2002 SCASSINO until al dente. Drain and rinse on each boat. Serve immediately. Great Tax Benefits, 114-ounce can artichoke hearts, with cold water. Blue Book help, drained and well-chopped Seed and cut peppers into 1- Pick-up, Transfers 3-4 chopped green onions inch squares. Cheer for the (optional) ^ • J h. I ® M Sf Tax Forms. Crackers or cocktail bread Combine all ingredients in large bowl. 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BY ED WRIGHT STAFF WRITER

There are hundreds of high school coaches around who would clone Salem three- Gymnasts excel sport/ac^demic standout Four local gymnasts who Ashley Aquinto if given the train at Gym America of chance. \ Prep Profile Ann Arbor turned in out- The on|y problem would be standing performances at finding a few.free minutes in for a club team, plays tennis the club's season-opening her activity-filled schedule to and works on her impressive gymnastics competition perform tl^e cloning. gymnastics skills in June, July Dec. 17-19 in Covington, Ky. Aquinto possesses a bound- and August. The meet attracted clubs less energy\level that is "I always have to be doing from throughout Michigan, matched orily by her talent, something," admitted the ener- Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and which has earned the senior getic Aquinto, who is currently Kentucky. trips.to the state meet in two serving as a captain for the Level 7 gymnast Kayia Sports and aclose-call in a Rocks' state-ranked gymnas- Weber, a fifth-grade stu- HEATHER ROUSSEAU tnird. tics squad. "I'd go crazy if I had dent at Eriksson The one thing she doesn't to sit around and do nothing." Salem senior Ashley Aquinto has excelled for the Rocks' gymnastics, swimming-and-diving and track-and-field teams Elementary School, placed have an overabundance of is There's rarely a dull moment during tier three-plus years at the school. She also shines academically, having earned a 3.5 grade-point average. first on vault (9.20), first time, which flies by quickly in the life of Aquinto, whose on beam (9.425) and first When you're involved in athlet- efforts have allowed her to most fun for me, but I enjoy school gymnastics career came which helps me." all-around (36.22). She ics year-round like Aquinto, compete in Division 1 state the other sports a lot, too," she two years ago when - as a Aquinto, who earned a 12th- also finished sixth on bars vpio has earned accolades and meets in gymnastics, and said. "I've been participating in sophomore - she finished first place showing in diving at the (8.70) and fourth on floor applause for her swimming- swimming and diving during gymnastics since I was 3- in the state on the balance Division 1 state meet two years (8.90). Kayla's sister, and-diving exploits in the fall, her career at Salem. Aquinto years-old, so that is the sport I beam and second in the all- ago, finished 25th at this year's Haylee, a Level 5 gymnast gymnastics maneuvers in the hasn't qualified yet for the would miss the most if I had to around competition. competition, which was held in and a third-grader at winter and pole-vaulting skills state meet in pole-vaulting, but give it up. I like it, too, because "The key to doing well in November. She also captured Eriksson, took home top injthe spring for the past three- honors on vault (8.40). she's come close, having missed it's the one sport I can beat gymnastics is flexibility and top honors at the Western pips years'. She also placed fifth on by just a few inches the past most of the boys in." strength," Aquinto said. "Those Lakes Activities Association bars (7.25), third on beam Aquinto doesn't slow down two years. The most glaring highlight are things that are necessary in (7.80), fourth on floor in the summer as she swims "Gymnastics is probably the of Aquinto's illustrious high diving and pole-vaulting, too, PLEASE SEE AQUINTO, C2 (8130) and third all-around (31.75). Paige Wright, a Level 5 gymnast and fifth grader at Eriksson, placed eighth on vault with an Plymouth spikers earn Let it snow 8.475. Five Wayne State University men's hockey silver title at tourney weather can't stop players - including a Canton native - are listed among the nation's best in this week's NCAA statisti- BY TIM SMITH golf-instruction program cal report. In addition, the STAFF WRITER Warriors are ranked in BY ED WRIGHT are having installed will make three team categories. It was, by most accounts, an up-and-down day STAFF WRITER it nice and warm in the studios Sophomore left wing for Observerland teams at Monday's annual and the driving-range bays. Jason Bloomingburg University of Michigan-Dearborn girls volleyball Once the Fox Hills Golf and There will also be an artificial (Canton/Texas Tornado) is tournament. Banquet Center's new covered, putting surface available. The tied for 17th nationally in Only Livonia Churchill advanced to the Gold heated instructional facility is entire structure will be lit at goals per game at .65(11 Playoffs (for the top eight teams in earlier pool officially opened in the next night, too, so the golfers can see goals in 17 contests). play), with the Chargers losing two-of-three to couple of weeks, avid golfers in where the ball is going." Freshmen forwards Tylor Royal Oak Shrine. southeastern Michigan will Wilson said golfers who Michel (Sudbury, Trenton defeated Dearborn 25-17,25-18 to take have another opportunity to receive the video swing analysis 0nt./0wen Sound Greys) the overall 20-team tournament. thaw out their clubs and swings that the facility offers will get and Stavros Paskaris Plymouth and Redford Thurston met in a during the frigid months of instant feedback from the tech- (Dearborn/Kewadin semifinal in the Silver Playoffs (teams nine January, February and March. nology that was designed by V- Indians) are tied for third through 16), with the Wildcats knocking out the The new facility, which will One, a Livonia-based company. in the country with 20 Eagles - and subsequently claiming the Silver become the year-round "office" "Before this latest technology other skaters with two championship trophy with a 25-10,25-21 win of Crystal Mountain Golf came along, we used to video- short-handed goals. over Lincoln Park. School PGA professionals Scott tape the golfer's swing, then Sophomore right wing In the lowest grouping, the Bronze Playoffs Wilson and Brad Dean, will take it inside and plug it into a Nate Higgins (Calgary, (teams 17 through 20), Wayne Memorial needed feature two enclosed, heated computer to analyze it," Wilson Alb./Green Bay Gamblers), just one point to defeat Mount Clemens studios for teaching, and four said. "Now, a few seconds after who has scored the game- Clirltondale for the Bronze trophy, but the partially enclosed bays for driv- the golfer is videotaped, we can winner each of the last Dragons rallied for a 19-17 triumph in the decid- ing-range practice. play it back for them right in two Saturday contests for ing game. Fox Hills, a 63-hole public the studio. It's a very advanced WSU, is tied-for-fourth in Plymouth's dpy began with a two-game loss, in golf complex, is located on system that allows us to use a the nation with three pool play^to Monroe-Jefferson. But the Wildcats North Territorial Rd. in number of tools." game-winning goals. came back to defeat Dearborn Heights Annapolis Plymouth Township, approxi- One unique tool the profes- Junior defenseman and Woodhaven(both in two games). mately seven miles west of sionals can utilize is a feature Steve Kovalchik Wildcats' head coach Kelly McCausland said downtown Plymouth. that splits the computer screen (Riverview/Omaha inconsistent play on offense and defense cost her "One of the nice things about in half with the golfer's swing Lancers) and team a chance to compete in the Gold bracket. the video studios is that they on one side and a PGA tour Bloomingburg are tied-for- But lOth-seeded Plymouth excelled in serving to are open at one end so that the pro's swing on the other. 19th in the NCAA with five eliminate Detroit Renaissance (25-6,25-9), golfers can see the full flight of "It lets the golfer compare his power-play goals each. Thurston (25-17,25-23) and Lincoln Park. the ball once they hit it," said swing to, let's say, Vijay Wayne State is 14th in McCausland said winning the Silver trophy Wilson, a Crystal Mountain Singh's," Wilson said. "We can scoring offense at 3.33 instructor since 1994. "They was an accomplishment, but not the team's goal JAGDFELD STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER also use stop-action and slow- (60 goals in 18 games), heading into the tournament. won't be hitting the ball into a motion, which allows us to ana- 18th in winning percent- "Serving was our only saving grace," she said. "I Plymouth's Janet Hanchett winds up for a spike during screen or net. lyze the golfers' swings thor- age at .583 (10-7-1) and didn't see my team performing to full potential Monday's match against Woodhaven in the University of "Even though it will be cold 16th in power play per- today." Michigan-Dearborn volleyball tournament. Woodhaven's outside, the tubular heating we PLEASESEE GOLF, C2 centage at .203 (24 for She credited junior middle blocker Jeanine Stephanie Wolf is preparing to defend the attempted kill. 118). The Warriors return Moise, junior outside Hitter Jackie Dorre and to competition with a two-, sophomore outside hitter Kim Klonowski for with 36 kills and 11 aces; senior setter Kristyna game College Hockey sparking the Wildcats with their play. Dorre, in Archer collected 41 assists, four kills and three America league series at particular, "stepped up and really helped us" with aces; junior outside hitter Shea Truxell had seven Alabama-Huntsvilfe on 10 service aces against Thurston, McCausland kills, 10 digs and five aces; junior defensive spe- Jan. 7-8. said. cialist Brynn Kerr went 15-for-l6 in serve-receive Churchill coach Mark Grenier's pre-tourna- along with four aces and seven digs; senior Sarnia on deck ment goals were not met Monday. defensive specialist Mia Maceratini picked up 15 The Plymouth Whalers "I think, overall, it was a little disappointing for digs and was l6-for-l9 in serve-receive. will host the Sarnia Sting us," saidGrenier. "We had higher expectations Although 20th seeded Wayne Memorial com- tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the coming in. We had our opportunities, but we did- peted in the lowest rung of playoffs after going 0- Compuware Sports Arena. n't play exceptionally well all day. We just made a 6 in pool play, the Zebras still were fighting and The Sting, who are ton of unforced errors." clawing to the end - just missing out on taking rebuilding under first-year The Chargers, who went 5-1 in pool play to home the Bronze hardware. general manager Alan qualify for the Gold Playoffs, lost 25-22 to Royal Wayne needed three games to get past Edsel Millar and first-year coach Oak Shrine in the Gold quarterfinals before Ford in the Bronze semifinal and won the first Shawn Camp, currently it rebounding with a 25-7 victory in the second game in the final against Clintondale, 25-17. But in ninth place in the game. The Knights clinched lie match with a 15- the Dragons evened the match with a 25-21 tri- Ontario Hockey League's 13 win. umph and then came from behind for the 19-17 Western Conference. On the plus side, Grenier liked how many play- clincher. Sarnia goalie Ryan BILL 8RESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ers contributed during the day, gaining experi- "The girls really came together at the end," said Munce (2.65 goals against ence that should help the Chargers, now 11-4 Zebras coach Jessica Shoemaker, adding that Crystal Mountain Golf School PGA professional Scott Wilson is pictured outside average) and ieadfng scor- overall, in upcoming Western Lakes Activities competing in the tournament should be benefi- the Fox Hills Golf Complex's nearly completed heated video studio/driving range. er Brad Efhimou (30 Association play. cial to her squad for the rest of the season. The facility, which is located on North Territorial Rd. in Plymouth Township, points) have been solid for Senior outside hitter Kelsey Mack led the way [email protected] I (734) 953-2106 should be ready for business within the next two weeks. the Sting this season. 02 (CP) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, December 30,2004 www.hometoiilniye.com

Ex-Wing starts to build team with vet Burton THE WEEK AHEAD PREP BASKETBALL Allen Park at Belleville, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 Saturday, Ja^. 8 FROM PAGE CI Plymouth Christian at Salem at Wyandotte Invi/ational, 10 a.m. BY TIM SMITH on signing players this sum- Warren 8ethesda, 7:30 p.m. Plymouth at Saginaw Heritage Tourney, TBA • STAFF WRITER For more on Burton's career, See mer, but Unger knew of at meet after compiling 335.40 Tuesday, Jan. 4 VOLLEYB/liL Page C3. least one player who would fit points in 11 dives. A.A. Pioneer at Canton, 7 p.m. Tuesday, jk 4 Garry Unger and Joe right in - Burton, who retired "Ashley has been the force in Plymouth at Dearborn Heights Oakland Christian at Canton Agaofe, 7 p.m. Burton go way back. after 2002-03, but who still diving for Salem the past four Robichaud, 7 p.m. Allen Park at Belleville, 7 p.m. Unger, who once scored 42 had ability to put . ththe puck years," said Salem coach Chuck Wednesday', Jan. 5 Plymouth Christian at Baptist Park, 7 p.m. Westland John Glenn at Salem, 7 p.m. goals for the Detroit Red we were bringing in. into the net. Olson. "She has displayed Canton Agape at Britton Macon, 7 p.m. Thursda^, Jan. 6

Wings, dialed up Burton in "So he ended up going to "Even though he has great sportsmanship and a competi- Friday, Jan. 7 t Bloomfield H/lls Roeper at July when he started the Oak City and I coached skills and wasn't that far out tive nature that was respected Salem at W.L. Central, 7 p.m. 1 Plymouth Christian, 7 p.m. monumental task of filling against him for about 10 of shape," Unger said, "I knew by teammates W.L. Western at Canton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 the expansion Motor City years. And he was Oak City's it was going to take a couple and competi- Plymouth at Livonia Churchill, 7 p.m. Canton at W.L. Central Invitational, 9-a.m. Mechanics of the United No. 1 guy, the guy that scored months for him to get his real tors." Monroe at Belleville 7 p.m. Plymouth Christian at Hockey League. The former International Academy of Flint Whitmore Lake Tournament, TBA the big goal when they need- game back. Aquinto's at Plymouth Christian, 7:30 p.m. GYMNASTICS Wings' forward now is head ed it. I got to know him, real- "You have to roll with it, versatility PREP HOCKEY Monday, Jan. 3 coach of the Mechanics, based ly." and again, that's cost us a lit- came into Tuesday, Jan. 4 Westland John Glenn at Salem, 7 p.m. out of Great Lakes Sports City tle bit because he hasn't been play when she Salem at Plymouth at Thursday, Jan. 6 in Fraser. TRY, TRY AGAIN at the top of his game. Now, was a key . Compuware Sports Arena, 6:30 p.m. Canton at Northville, 7 p.m; Regina at PCS Penguins "I knew he lived in he's getting close, he's starting contributor to Saturday, Jan. 8 at Arctic Edge Arena, 6:30 p.m. Canton at Rockford Invitational; 10 a.m. to get back to where he used the Rocks' Michigan," Unger said. "So Five years later, Unger left Wednesday, Jan. 5 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL when I got the job here, he Tulsa to take over a New to be." 200 medley Aquinto Detroit Country Day at Canton Thursday, Dec. 30 was one of the first guys I Mexico franchise (Western And what about Unger's relay team, at Arctic Edge Arena, 6 p.m. Hope College DeVette Classic, 6 & 8 p.m. contacted." Professional Hockey League) own return to Hockeytown which finished second at the Bellville/Wtllow Run at Wednesday, Jan. 5 The 57-year-old Unger's and again, he tried to get after a 33-year absence? WLAA meet and 15th in the Dearborn Heights Crestwood, 7 p.m. UM-Dearborn at Madonna, 7:30 p.m. Burton for his team. Friday, Jan. 7 Alpena at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m. knowledge of what Burton "It's been great," said Unger, state. Salem at Livonia Stevenson can do around opposing goal- Saturday, Jan. 8 j This time, he got Burton's who played in Detroit from When she's not performing at Eddie Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. Siena Heights at Madonna, j p.m. tenders is more than a decade name on the dotted line. But, 1967-68 into the 1970-71 sea- no-hands cartwheels on the W.L. Western at Canton at Schoolcraft at Delta CC, 3/p.m. in the making. the Blazers' brass found out son, when he was dealt to St. balance beam, pushing herself Arctic Edge Arena, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL In the early 1990s, Burton about the signing and coun- Louis. "The only tough part over the pole-vault bar or com- Saturday, Jan. 8 Thursday, Dec. 30/ began a very prolific stretch tered with "a whole pile of has been the losing. pleting effortless somersaults Chelsea at Plymouth at (Peninsula Hoops Classic, Mehlo, Calif.) with Oklahoma City of the money (for Burton) to stay in after springing off a diving Compuware Sports Arena, 4 p.m. Madonna vs. Mehio College lialif.), TBA. "We're getting about 1,500 Taylor Truman at Wednesday, Jan. | Central Hockey League. But it Oak City," Unger said. board, Aquinto is usually hit- to the games (the arena seats Belleville/Willow Run, 9 pm UM-Dearbom at Madonnap:30 p.m. could have happened with Because of his respect for nearly 3,000) and the quality ting the books, which her 3.5 PCS Penguins at Wailed lake Alpena CC at Schoolcrafp:30 p.m. Tulsa, a team Unger coached Burton as a person and play- of game is real good. The guys grade-point average proves. at Suburban Arena, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. s at the time. er, Unger voided the contract work real hard and it's a fun "I have pretty good time- BOYS SWIMMING Madonna at Siena Heights, 1 p.m. • "Joe, back in 1992, when with New Mexico and allowed game to watch. Plus, I think management skills, which I Thursday, Jan. 6 Schoolcraft at Delta^CJ p.m. the Central started up, I tried the winger to return to 'The Garage' is a neat con- Woodhaven at Plymouth ONTARIO HOCKEY tEAGUE use to keep my grades up," at Canton High School pool, 7 p.m. Oklahoma'City. cept." Thursday, De^ 30 to recruit him to come to Aquinto said. Belleville at Ypsilanti, 7 p.m. Whalers vs. Sart)la Sting Tulsa," Unger recalled. "I had "The only way he could play Winning more would be Once she graduates next Saturday, Jan. 8 at Compuware Areria, 7:30 p.m. ! quite a few talented guys in Oak City was if I released even neater. Unger hopes, June, Aquinto's competitive Salem and Canton at Tuesday, J^n. 4 1 come to my team and he him," he said. "I did it as a with Burton's help, to soon athletic career will probably Rock Kilgore Invitational, noon Whalers at Saginaw Spirit, 7 p.m. decided that he'd rather go to favor to him, I let him go back get the Mechanics' collective end, she predicted. Her goal is WRESTLING Tuesday, Jan. 6 Oak (Oklahoma) City, which Thursday, Dec. 30 Whalers at Barrie Colts, 7:30 p.m. to Oak City." engine revving and bring to attend college and work Belleville at Goodrich Invitational, 9:30 a.m. was our rival. He went there Friday, Jan. 7 Eventually, of course, the more fans out to "The toward a degree in engineer- Thursday, Jan. 6 Whalers at Sudbury Wolves, 7:30 p.m. : because he didn't think he Salem at W.L. Northern, 6:30 p.m. two would pair up with the Garage" on Utica Road. ing. Sunday/Jan. 9 Livonia Franklin at Canton, 6:30 p.m. • could make our team when he Mechanics. 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BY TIM SMITH tunity for us. more physical tools, there is STAFF WRITER "At Art Van, I was making no telling how his career enough money to survive. But might have evolved. Scoring a big-time furniture for me, with the hours I was "Obviously, I knew I would-; sale might get an employee's putting in, and working every n't make it (to the National • name on a bulletin board weekend and the holidays, it Hockey League) because I didr somewhere for an "atta-boy." wasn't worth it for me." n't have the talent or size," said As nice as that might be, it That's not to say he didn't do Burton with a shrug. ; wasn't enough to keep long- a good job with the furniture Apparently, that Burton did time minor-league hockey star company over the seven or not fit the brawny hockey pro-' Joe Burton - Garden City's eight months he was employed totype came up at Art Van ' answer to Wayne Gretzky with there. during banter between Burton 573 goals, 1,000 points and "He was a real nice guy, cor- and co-workers. counting - on board at Art dial and polite," said store "People used to kid him," Van Furniture in Westland. sales manager Mike Wiseman. Wiseman said. '"How can a Burton, 37, a diminutive, "He did a nice job for us, we're guy like you score so many soft-spoken forward for the sorry he left." goals?"' expansion But Wiseman said he wasn't ' 7'Ager pondered the ques- , Motor City surprised Burton opted to /hy players with natural Mechanics return to hockey. "He definite- scoring ability sometimes United ly still had it in his blood." . j v,;e proverbial brick wall ' Hockey Even though Burton only between the so-called AA League fran- makes about $900 a week minors and higher levels, right chise, ditched with the Mechanics (that on up to the NHL. the life of being the salary earned by vet- "I think maybe his (lack of); pushing erans), he is finding other size, and even though he is a tables and ways to cash in. fairly good skater, as you go up chairs for a Burton Joe and Linda purchased his in levels guys get to be great rare opportu- parents' Garden City home, skaters" Unger said. nity. He was wooed from Art the very one he grew up in. "So if you can't keep up skat- Van to the Fraser team this And now, they'd like it if ing-wise, you don't have a summer by Mechanics head sons Joe, 4, and Luke, 2, grew chance to get the puck. Now, _coach and former Detroit Red up in the small city. One day there's a lot of guys down here, Wings star Garry Unger. they might become Cougars, that maybe in the right cir- too, although the elder Joe cumstance, maybe could play "I heard he was selling fur- PHOTO BY DAVID BIRDSONG niture and I know what it's only played freshman football on a (NHL) team. * like," added Unger, "the differ- at Garden City High School. Motor City Mechanics forward Joe Burton (left) looks for an opening in front of the Quad City goal during a game last "But they have to be in the ence between playing hockey "I liked growing up in month. Burton, of Garden City, came out of retirement to join the first-year United Hockey League team. right spot at the right time. and selling furniture." Garden City," said Burton, who And sometimes they're not. Nobody had to make & huge played hockey and other including a three-goal hat One goal came on a deflection Unger didn't have to be There are a lot of skilled play-' pitch on Burton, a 1985 gradu- sports for the Garden City trick on Nov. 26 against Quad in front of the goalie; another reminded about how Burton ers in this league. ate of Garden City High Youth Association. "It's a good City. The goals give him a on an opportunistic rebound. knows his way around an "So if you are going to play in School, for him to r-ejoin the town. Hopefully when I'm career total of 572, mostly tal- The third? His shot from enemy goal. When the ex- this league, why not be the best minors. The reason he retired done here I can coach some of lied during a stellar ll-season between the circles ricocheted Wing coached Tulsa during possible player you can at this after 2002-03 in the first the younger kids and try to run with the Central Hockey off two defensemen and set- the 1990s, lie had to watch level?" ; place was to return to Detroit- help out with some of the League's Oklahoma City tled over the goal line. Burton wr^ak havoc with his For now, at least, the right ' area roots, where he and wife hockey programs in the area." Blazers. "I scored a lot of goals in my own goalteinders. spot for Burton is Fraser. It's & . Linda (originally from "I'm still working on my career, but I'm not flashy, "He's not a pretty goal scor- chance to keep playing the ; Redford Township) still have COMING AROUND timing and some of my puck- beating guys 1-on-l or any- er," Unger said. "He's got a game he loves while scoring • their families. handling skills are just start- thing like that," said Burton, good shot, and when he shoots goals... rather than sales. I "That was the main reason On the ice, things are slowly ing to come back," said who makes the hour .commute the puck he shoots it at places "I love playing," he said. J (for his retirement), we just progressing, both for Burton Burton, following a recent from Garden City. "My biggest where he has a chance to "And as long as I can pay the ; wanted to settle down," said and the Mechanics. practice at Great Lakes Sports asset is my brain. I'm smart. I score. It's not iust a shot on bills and support my family I > Burton, who nonetheless looks Although the team is strug- City in Fraser. know when to go in front of net." will." : more like a salesman than gling this season, with a 3-17-2 For his hat trick against the net and anticipate plays. That kind of thinking is as ; hockey player. 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For that ended a miserable Before you could blink, die Eagles the Lions would lose at Baltimore in Last year, the Lions finished years Reed was a part of Bob Seger's 5-and-ll season. That had a record 58-37 win in Philadelphia. what would be Sanders' final game as a Mariucci's first year as head coach with a Silver Bullet Band. There he was, how- season finale gave "I will never forget it," Brown said. Lion. victory over the St. Louis Rams. It was ever, blowing his horn by himself mak- Wayne Fontes' team In 1996, it was another season-end- In 1999, with no running game to supposed to be a springboard to 2004. i ng the hairs on your neck stand on end. the NFC Central title ing loss at San Francisco. That was the speak of, the Lions made the playoffs That brings us to Tennessee this Football is the ultimate team game at 10-and-6. finale for both head coaches. Fontes despite a loss at Minnesota and a four Sunday. After a 4-and-2 start, the Lions Mark yet there stood Reed, solo, bringing the The next year, it would be fired for 5-and-ll and show up game losing streak. The 8-and-8 got were officially eliminated from the play- Ford Field house down. It was a Wilson was a touchdown loss at his own firing press conference. them in the playoffs. offs last week. Something memorable moment 61,000 will not soon forget. at Miami that made George Seifert would leave the Niners The following season ended with that will happen against the Titans. It's the The Lions finish another season this the difference between a home or road only to be replaced by Steve Mariucci. loss to the Bears I wrote about last week, season finale. Bank on it. Sunday in Tennessee. Something will playoff game. We call that, foreshadowing. which changed the franchise. Even Lomas Brown can guarantee happen to make that game memorable. In 1995, the Lions had to win at Bobby Ross replaced Captain 2001 ended with a win over the that. £? 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SPORTS ROUNDUP CC varsity grapplers fare well in Ohio SOCCER SIGN-UP "It's a pure fishing show," said Adam Starr, of ShowSpan BY TIM SMITH individual matches so far this sion to Wade Cameron instead Matt Kelley won at 145, Stewart The Canton Soccer Club is Inc. "Detroit sportsmen have STAFF WRITER season. "Eric and Trevor are of being pinned. (14-0) won with a fell at 160 and accepting registrations for long yearned for such a show. going strong," Rodriguez said. Catholic Central also came Matt Farmer pinned his oppo- spring soccer for players 5 For us and for them, this is an With several athletes continu- "They have not lost." from behind, after trailing 22-0 nent at 189. In the later through 19 years of age (as of all-new event at a new venue. ing to win virtually every bout, Vojtkofsky took care of both out of the gates. matchups, Vojtkofsky improved March 1). Registration forms That's why we're calling it the Re^fbrcLCathoIic Central's varsi- opponents at 215 while Stewart "Sean Dong (at 135) started it his own mark to 15-0 with a vic- are available online at Ultimate Fishing Show." ty wrestling team took both won at 171 against St. Peter off," Rodriguez said. "We were tory at 215 and Morasso (12-3) www.cantonsoccerclub.com or Admission will be $8 for ends of a double dual meet near Chanel and at 160 against behind 22-0 and he started it off won with a fell. Bartram lost by at the club office, which is adults and $4 for children 6-14 Cleveland. Maple Heights. Those two for us with a fall. Ryan Brown a single point at 171. It was his located at: High Velocity years old. Children under 5 will The Shamrocks (5-0) knocked weren't the only bright spots for came in with a win at 140 and first loss in 15 bouts. "Things are Sports, 46245 Michigan Ave., be admitted for no charge. off St. Peter Chanel (Ohio) 39- Catholic Central, which defeated then John Cox (at 152) had a fall going well, we're doing things Canton. For more information, 36 before wiping out another Maple Heights for the first time in 54 sfeconds." this year we haven't done call (734) 480-7046. CARB0 BASEBALL SCHOOL Ohio team, Maple Heights, 42- since the Shamrocks began Also registering a pin was before," Rodriguez said. "They're starting to develop." 25. making occasional visits in 1975. Brad Bartram at 189; he was ULTIMATE FISHING The Bernie Carbo Pro Leading the way for CC head In the opener against St. Peter moved up from his customary Rodriguez added that having Premier Baseball School will coach Mike Rodriguez were Eric Chanel, the Shamrocks pre- 171 weight class for the meet. Dong back after missing the The four-day Ultimate stage individual, small group Vojtkofsky and Trevor Stewart, vailed because heavyweight Winning by void at 160 was 2003-04 season is making "a Fishing Show, which will fea- and team skill session specific • ,;r who are a combined 29-0 in John Morasso lost by a 4-2 deci- Marty Collins. big difference. He's just going to ture hundreds of exhibits for to conditioning, velocity The deep and talented make us stronger." outdoor-sports enthusiasts, improvement, power hitting ! Shamrocks took care of Maple Catholic Central will compete will be held Jan. 13-16 at the and fielding. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OP CANTON Heights with a somewhat differ- at a tournament Thursday in St. Novi Expo Center. Mark Rutherford, former ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS ent lineup. Johns, Ohio and follow that up The show will include several Livonia Churchill High, Andrew Nadhir won by a 9-3 with a home tri-match 5 p.m. direct-factory exhibits that will Eastern Michigan University The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable decision at 125 while Rob Price Tuesday, Jan. 4, with Ypsilanti be staffed with designers, tech- and former Minor League auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing won with a fall at 130. Dong and Clio. nicians and other manufactur- player, will be the featured impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at pinned his opponent at 135, tsmithl>oe.homecomm.net I (734) 953-2106 ers' experts as well as specialty instructor. FCall director the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing bait venders from across the Gordie Rutherford at (734) upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services country. 421-4928. should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or STOW & GO SELF STORAGE calling the following: AUCTION NOTICE i David Medley, ADA Coordinator Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road Pursuant to State Law, Notice is hereby given that a public auction Zebras fall to 0LSM Canton, MI 48188 will be held at STOW & GO SELF STORAGE, 41999 ANN (734) 394-5260 ARBOR ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MI on JANUARY 21, 2005 at Publish: December 80, 2004 and January 9,2005 10:00 a.m., on past due tenants listed below. The entire contents of OE06284212 the following units will be auctioned and sold to the highest bidder on buzzer-beater on each individual unit. CASH ONLY! DESCRIPTION IS BRIEF SUMMARY OF ITEMS, MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN MORE OR LESS ITEMS. BY PAT ALLEN exceeded the 10-point STAFF WRITER plateau. STORAGE USA UNIT #024 - RAY GOSNELL The balance was what P.O. BOX 701451, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 Notice is hereby given that on (January 17, 2005), Tate & Co. Slapshots, field goals, jump Woodard was looking for, just Golf clubs, printer, cage, stereo equipment, speakers, shots; in and of themselves, not the result for which he Auctioneers, Executive Administrator for Storage USA, will be boxes/bags, other misc. items. offering for sale under the judicial lien process, by public auction, not exciting plays, but when had hoped. All four of the following storage units. The goods to be sold are generally UNIT #130/249 - COLONIAL CARD & CAMERA coupled with the words 'last- Wayne's losses are by five described as household goods. The terms of the sale will be cash 44465 ANN ARBOR ROAD, second', few plays are more points or less. only. Storage USA reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. The PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 exciting. sale will be at the following location: Storage USA, 6729 CANTON "We haven't had great bal- Store equipment, ladder, fan, file cabinet files, air Orchard Lake St. Mary's ance yet this year," Woodard CENTER RD., CANTON, MI 48187 AT 12:30 P.M. compressor, racks, boxes, other misc. items. Kalin Lucas epitomized said. "Walker has been pacing C98 Cheryl Lawrence Computer Sewing Machine and Misc. UNIT #339 - JAMES ALTER (NWC INC.) excitement when his buzzer- us this year, hopefully this E197 Amy Schneider Rugs and Household P. O. BOX 512, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127 beating, off-balance jumper will be the start of it and we'll Brief case, fax machine, clothes, boxes, other misc. F209 Brian Waskiewicz Banquet Table & Chairs, Curio Cabinet dropped in to lift the Eagles continue to have balance." items. over Wayne Memorial, 69-67, Both teams shot very well J372 Claudia Volansky File Cabinets, Books UNIT #348 - KEVIN EFIMETZ in Monday's Holiday Classic from the free-throw line, Publish: December SO, 2004 and January 6,2005 23751 STONEHEDGE, NOVI, MI 48375 at River Rouge. Wayne hitting 80 percent (12- OEQ8264475 Couch, 27" TV, washer, dryer, vacuum, fan, waterbed, Wayne coach Wayne for-15) from the line and St. toolbox, microwave, grill, boxes, other misc. items. Woodard said his team did all Mary's (3-2 overall) finishing UNIT #414 - DANIEL HEDEEN it could do for the win. at 78 percent (18-for-23). 465 PROVIDENCE TOWN LANE, SHURGARD STORAGE CENTERS "Our kids played great "In a game like this it comes PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 defense," Woodard said, "he down to free throws," Porritt "Notice is hereby given that the following units will be sold to the Engine block, table, rugs, rocking chair, bike, cooler, took kind of an off-balance said. "If you don't make your highest bidder by way of open auction on 01/07/05 at approximately wood, engine stand, gas can, car equipment, other shot from the foul line and he free throws, you're not going 9:00 a.m. at the following locations: misc. items. hit it, we couldn't really do to win." UNIT #560 - DEDRICK ANDERSON anything more." Lucas was 9-for-lO from the 10360 WESTPOINT, DETROIT, MI 48204 Shurgard of Canton Shurgard of Farmington Hills Lucas finished with a game- line while the Eagles' second- 2101 Haggerty Rd 28600 Grand River Ave. Mattress/box spring, electronic equipment, (2) fans, Canton, MI 48187 Farmington Hills, MI 48336 high 29 points, but none big- leading scorer, Chris (2) fish tanks, tools, vacuum, speakers, console table, ger than the winning hoop. McLauren was 6-for-8 at the 734-981-0300 248-473-9303 boxes, other misc. items. "We wanted him to hav? the line on bis way to 18 points. Unit 4287 household Unit 21 £8 house-hold UNIT #618 - CLAUD STOPCHINSKi ball in the clutch," said St. "McLauren is a strong pres- Unit 4294 household Unit 3294 household 42173 E. ANN ARBOR ROAD, Unit 5251 household Unit 3420 household PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 Mary's coach George Porritt, ence down low," Porritt said. Unit 6015 household "and he made some great "He had some great attacks Unit 6220 household Pallets of computer printers, approximately 100, shots for us." from outside, got fouled a lot copier, other misc. items. Unit 6268 household Shurgard of Westland After trailing by as many as and converted." 36001 Warren Rd. UNIT #464 - RONALD DIXON five in the fourth quarter, the Woodard hopes for the Westland, MI 48185 P. O. BOX 87856, CANTON, MI 48187 Shurgard of Livonia 734-326-6000 Zebras led 64-61 before giving bounces to start going winless Desk, rug, clothes/coats, (3) chairs, boxes, other misc. up the five-point run to end; Wayne's way sooner or later. 30300 Plymouth Rd. Unit 3098 household items. Livonia, MI 48150 the game. "We've lost our four games 734-522-7811 Unit 3196 household SALE DATE IS JANUARY 21,2005, AT 10:00 AM. Unit 4020 household Danny Walsh led Wayne by a total of 10 points," household Publish: December 19 and 30,2004 with 20 points and three Woodard said. Unit 2017 household Unit 5072 OSOeS83261 Unit 3091 household Unit 5126 household other Zebras finished in dou- "So we'll see what happens, Unit 4140 household Unit 5170 household ble-digit scoring as Gene Nix I'm interested to see how (16), Maurice Nelson (14) and these guys our going to Rodrick Walker (12) all rebound from this." Shurgard of Plymouth CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Shurgard of Walled Lake 41889 Joy Rd. 1901 East West Maple Rd. Canton, MI 48187 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Walled Lake, MI 48390 734-459-2200 248-669-4020 Notice is hereby provided that the Canton Township Board of PLANNING COMMISSION Unit 1009 household Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, Unit 4004 household Unit 1026 household CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON household at 7:00 p.m. in the Chestnut Room at the Summit on the Park Unit 4044 household Unit 1034 Community Center, 46000 Summit Parkway to consider the Unit 8042 household/ Unit 2071 household NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING household establishment of an industrial development district, proposed to be 95 Mustang Unit 3032 known as the MAPCO Industrial Development District. j PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF * 'I Shurgard of Dearborn Parcel 4 of Tax I.D. #128-99-0005-701: Part of the S.E. vt of Section THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, 24920 Trowbridge Shurgard of Sthfld@Telegraph 32, T.2 SyR.8E., Canton Township, Wayne County, ftfichigan, mo|re MICHIGAN. Dearborn, MI 48124 24200 Telegraph particularly described as beginning at a point on the South line 'of 313-277-2000 Southfield, MI 48034 said Section 32, distant South 87 degrees 32 minutes 28 seconds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 184 of the Public 248-208-9000 West 471.72 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section 32, and Acts of 1943 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to Unit 1078 household proceeding thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds West the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Unit 1090 household Unit 1050 household 536.06 feet, along the South line of said Section 32; thence North Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold Unit 1252 household Unit 1020 household 01 degrees 03 minutes 40 seconds East 309.99 feet; thence South a Public Hearing on Monday, January 24, 2005, in the Chestnut Unit 1560 household Unit 1102 household 88 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds East 277.52 feet; thence North Room, at Summit On The Park, 46000 Summit Parkway at Unit 2026 household Unit 1123 household 01 degrees 03 minutes 40 seconds East 65.24 feet; thence South 88 7:00p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Unit 2090 household Unit 1140 household degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds East 257.85 feet; thence South 01 Ordinance: Unit 2240 household Unit 2019 household degrees 03 minutes 40 seconds West 348.00 feet, along the center IKEA-CANTON PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Unit 2492 household Unit 2030 household line of Beck Road to the point of beginning. Containing 4.03 acres. Unit 3004 household Unit 2100 household Subject to easements of record, and that part taken, used or rPDDl • (PRELIMINARY PLAN) - CONSIDER REQUEST TO Unit 3010 household Unit 2117 household deeded to Beck Road. ESTABLISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF Unit 2152 household THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL NO(S). Unit 2169 household 044 99 0010 704, 044 99 0012 001 AND 044 99 0017 706. Property Unit 2175 household MAPCO Industrial Development District is located at the northwest corner of Ford and Haggerty Roads. Shurgard of Southfield Unit 2187 household (First Public Hearing.) 19350 W. 8 Mile Rd. Unit 2196 household Unit 3026 household Southfield, MI 48075 Unit 3052 household 248-357-1137 Unit 3057 household Unit 1002 household Unit 3074 household Unit 1044 household Unit 3078 household Unit 1061 household Unit 3081 household Unit 1101 household Unit 3118 household

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BY PAT ALLEN night scoring almost all of their points STAFF WRITER in the paint and completing three tra- ! ditional three-point plays. Team s£>eed is something that can't "That's something that you can't be taught^ only inherited and now in coach," Teasley said, "we're just fortu- i «n his second year, Southfield boys bas- nate to have those kind of guards. If jzjsl ketball cojach Gary Teasley must feel they can finish we finish, if they can't like he inherited a fortune. finish then that play-making ability The Blue Jay guards played Road comes into play." Runner to Westland John Glenn's Alex McMillian led the Rockets Wyle E. Coyote on Monday night as with 17 points, including five three- Southfield grounded the Rockets 71- pointers, and scored all but three of 53 in the Holiday Classic played at his points in the second half. Rouge River High School. Duncan Jones dropped in 13 for Like Wyle E., the Rockets needed Glenn, which remains winless this some rocket power to keep up with season (0-4 overall). the likes of Antonio Harrison, McMillian and Jones got most of Brandon Williams and Ubong their points from outside, as the Blue Ubokudom, but unfortunately for Jays (1-1) made it difficult for Glenn to Glenn, ACME wasn't sponsoring the get the ball in the post to Barry event. Eberhardt, the Rockets' leading scorer. Harrison led the way for the Blue "Even if you don't score inside," Jays with 20, Williams added 14 and Lloyd said, "you have to at least touch Ubokudom capped off stellar guard the ball inside. We did that a little bit Westland John Glenn's Barry Eberhardt PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE MCKEEI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER play with nine pointe off the bench. in the third quarter but, for some rea- looks for a teammate to pass to during "When you have team speed," Glenn son, we abandoned it and boom, they Monday night's opening-round game in Westland John Glenn's Alex McMillian defends Southfield's Brandon Williams during Monday coachJoel Lloyd said, "you can do a were up and out." the River Rouge Classic. night's opening-round game of the River Rouge Classic. lot of things. They're difficult to Despite the rough goings, defend, when you've got the team Eberhardt was able to contribute a defense. Glenn was behind by only tively. Teasley commented that some kind of savvy," Teasley said. "And quickness that he has, it's just tough to dozen points and a half-dozen two after the opening quarter but Monday's outing was what he expect- that attitude is what I'm looking for match up." rebounds, but his presence was over- faced deficits of 11 and 15 points after ed out of his team. every time we step on the floor and The trio penetrated and scored all shadowed by the Blue Jays' swarming the second and third quarters, respec- "I'm trying to coach them to have we've got to have it." Biscuits shine LEARN TO SKATE The IHC Black Biscuit 88's The winter session of the Novi throughout the seven-week ses- : recently finished first in the Ice Arena's Learn to Skate pro- sion. The following classes will Bronze Adult League at the gram will run from Jan. 4 be offered: beginning tots; In-Line Hockey Center in through Feb. 19,2005. Classes Snowplow Sam 1-3; basic 1-8; West BloOmfield; The 88's are offered in a variety of times freestyle 1-2; adult 1-4; and were the only team of 16- on Tuesdays through Saturdays. home school. Open registration year-olds playing in the Skate rental is available. .for Learn to Skate begins Dec. 5. league. The team consists of In addition, Learn to Skate For more information, call the Dan Bara and Kevin Etzel students who are registered will Novi Ice Arena at (248) 347- (Northville); Scott Ozog receive free admission to open 1010 or visit its Web site at (Novi); Ryan Lammers skating at the Novi Ice Arena www.noviicearena.com. (Rockwood); Mike Hargreaves (Hartland); Tom Pashkot (Livonia); Nick Harris (Westland); and Nick CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Siekirk, Brett Giacomino, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Nick Pesant and Kevin _Tollison (Canton). The team LEGAL NOTICE is coached by Jay Pesant 1954 PA 188 PROCEEDINGS and Scott Etzel. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: - - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners ENTER THE WORLD OF ERHARD of land whose front footage constitutes more than 50% of the total WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC front footage of the hereinafter described Special Assessment SERVICES PARKS DIVISION District and the Township Board of the Charter Township of Plymouth proposes a road paving project in the Beacon Estates PROPOSED WAYNE COUNTY PARKS 5-YEAR Subdivision and to create a Special Assessment for the recovery of RECREATION MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION FARMINGTON HILLS the cost thereof by Special Assessment against the properties OF PRELIMINARY FINDINGS benefited therein. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth has Thursday, January 6, 2005 • 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. LR3 NOW AVAILABLE! tentatively declared its intention to make the hereinafter described UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN improvement: SOCIAL SCIENCE BUILDING AUDITORIUM The proposed improvements shall consist of milling, arid/ (Main Entrance off Evergreen & directly across or pulverization, and/or removal of the existing from Parking Structure) bituminous road, and placement of a new bituminous 4901 EVERGREEN • DEARBORN, MICHIGAN pavement course. In addition, select areas of concrete For info 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (313) 593-5140, After hours (313) 593-5333 Starting at curb and gutter will be removed and replaced, as Or call Wayne County Parks (734) 261-1990 necessary, to promote positive drainage. The proposed For Maps and Directions Please visit UM - Dearborn Web Site improvements shall consist of two-lane asphalt pavement $399 mo.' constructed over the existing road, as well as miscellaneous driveway and drainage work which may be Publish: December 30,2004 needed to facilitate the placement of the asphalt road oeo©284397 pavement. The project commences at the south right-of- way line of North Territorial . Road and proceeds southward along Beacon Hill Drive approximately 1,100 feet where the road turns into Concord Drive and Lind Rover Farmington Hilh continues in a westward direction for approximately 550 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, Ml feet. The project continues southward along Beacon Hill Drive for 580 feet to the north right-of-way line of Ann (888) 834-8632 Arbor Trail. The project also includes Beacon Hill Court 4 commencing at the intersection with Beacon Hill Drive m extending to the east to its point of terminus. In addition, Lighthouse Court commencing at the intersection with Beacon Hill Drive and proceeding eastward and oeos283131 northward approximately 860 feet to its point of MBB vs. Bowjing Green terminus is included in the project. Concord Court from the intersection with Concord Drive to its terminus is Thurs., December 30th (7pm) mSSmk also included. j - 3 i. That it has further been tentatively determined that the following described lots and parcels of land will specially benefit from said improvements and will constitute a Special Assessment District against which the cost of said improvement shall be assessed: ..,r < INTHE The district limit for frontage along Beacon Hill Drive, . Beacon Hill Court, Concord Drive, Concord Court and YEAR Lighthouse Court consists of the following parcel i- - numbers: R-78-033-01-0001-000 through R-78-033-01- PISTONS SEATS STIIJ 0024-000, R-78-036-01-0025-000 through R-78-036-01- 0042-000, R-78-036-02-0043-000 through R-78-036-02- lv umi(ii; 0056-000, R-78-036-05-0163-000, R-78-036-05-.0173-000, nary R-78-036-05-0172-000, R-78-035-0858-0173-000?- R-78- t 3rd (7pm) VS. BOSTON CELTICS 033-02-0079-000, R-78-033-02-0080-00Q, -R-78-033-01- :i www.hometownlife.com

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Clarenceville United Methodist ST. MATTHEW'S 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia 474-3444 UNITED METHODIST ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN Pastor James E. Britt Risen Christ Lutheran 30900 Six Mile Rd. (Bet. Merriman & Middlebelt) Church & School 5885 Venoy Worship Services 8:45 & 11:15 AM 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth Rev. Mary Margaret Eckhardt, Pastor 1 Blk. N. of Ford Rcf., Westland 425-0260 Ii MM M Sunday Eve. Bible Study 6:00 PM {1 Mile West of Sheldon) 10:00 A.M. Worship & Nursery Provided (734) 453-5252 Divine Worship 8 & 11:00 A.M. Church School Sunday School 10 AM Bible Class & SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A,M. www.gbgm-umc.org/stmatthew8-llvonla Sunday Worship Nursery Provided • 734-422-6038 8:15 & 10:45 a.m. Monday Evening Service 7:00 P.M. 33640 Michigan Ave. • Wayne, MI Kurt E. Lambart, Pastor (Between Wayne Rd. & Merriman Rd.) Sunday School 9:30 am Richard Schumacher, PrincipalA'outh Director NEW HOPE More than Sun day Services' All are Come as you are! BAPTIST (734) 728-2180 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. NEWBURG UNITED Virgil Humes, Pastor CHURCH Worship Service METHODIST CHURCH Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m 1 Sunday Worship 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" Grace Lutheran Church Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children, Youth and Adult Bible Stud*' 7:00-8:00 p.m. • Excellent Music Ministries 36500 Ann Arbor Trail SALEM Rev. Kirk D. Miller • Small Groups For Every Age between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. + 46001 Warren Road'just west of Canton Center LUTHERAN CHURCH • Outreach Opportunities 734-422-0149 32430 Ann Arbor Trail • Westland, Mi Sunday Worship at 9:30 am Pastor: 734 422-55S0 Sunday School at 10:45 am Or. Dean Klump Worship Service Canton Christian Fellowship Sunday Bible Study Sam 734-414-7422 and Sunday Worship Service 10am Our mission at Grace Lutheran is to PTr"Where the Word is Relevant, I irst United Methodist Church Sunday School Wednesday Evening Service 7pm make, teach and send out disciples ana the llr rttmuv mould „ , „ , , , , - ' „ .. i ot Plymouth 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. Rev. David W. Zeuscftner, Pastor who share Christ with all people. A-— 45201 Nor I h Icrriloiinl Koact like to invite you to'.... People are Loved and Christ is the Key" ( (West ol Slieklon Ro,i• •> PRESBYTERI \\ M II V I Main & Church • (734) 453-6464 Discover the solemnity and majesty Sundays-Worship at 8 & 10 am of the Traditional Rite of the Roman PLYMOUTH WORSHIP SERVICES Youth programs-8:50 am ages 11-17 Catholic Church in one of Detroit's 8:30 & 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. ST. Paul's ev. LuTfreiuM architectural masterpieces First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth Sunday School. 10 am ages 3-11 (Child Care at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.) eftuuet) & scDool 1100 W, Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, Ml Nursery 8:45 - 12:15 pm Dr. James Skimins ffev. Richard Jones 17810 Farmington Road St. Josaphat Church 734-453-0970 Senior Minister Associate Minister MRD Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. v. Mary Livonia • (734) 261 -1360 it; fnMfrikW habjHm CMt 69 i E. Canfieid Ave. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Associate Minister Wed. Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 p.m. On the West 1-75 Service Drive Reading Room 550 South Main Sunday Worship Services 40000 Six Mile Road Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.&11:00a.m. Between Warren and Mack 'just west of 1-275" 734-453-1676 Pastor James Hoff (313) 831-6659 Northville, MI Mill) ( HI K( II Pastor Eric Steinbrenner www.stjosaphatchurch.org Rosedale Gardens 248-374-7400 t>! ( tlklSI CHURCHES OF Presbyterian Church (USA) Dr. James N. McGuire, Pastor 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml ST. ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH llll N\/\RCNE (between Merrimen & Farmington Rds.) Traditional Worship and Immemorial Latin Mass NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (734) 422-0494 r Sunday School Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 9435 Henry Ruff at West Chicago www. rosed aiegardens.org Livonia 48150 • 421-5406 , 8:00, 10:15, 11:30 A.M. St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 Contemporary Service 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan Rev. Larry Hoxey, Pastor 9:00 am Contemporary Worship PLYMOUTH CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121 Traditional Service 9:05 A.M. OF THE NAZARENE Service 10:30 am Mass Schedule: m and Youth Classes 45801 W. Ann Arbor Road « (734) 453-1525 Nursery Provided During Ali Nursery Care Available Nursery Care Provided Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. First Fri. 7:00 p.m. -WELCOME- We Welcome You To A Morning Worship Services First Sat. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. Full Program Church Evening Service * 7:00 P.M. Sun. Masses 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. Kev, Richard Peters, Pastor Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. Rev. Kellie Bohlmao, Associate Pastor Services Broadcast 11:00 A.M. Sunday Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN: 455-3196 WMUZ 560 AM Tuesdays at 7:00 KM. m>\ n nouiwiio

resurrection catholic church 48755 Warren Rd., Canton, Michigan 4818? THE 451-0444 ( IK K< H or COD REV. RICHARD A. PERFETTO JJBELL CREEK Weekday Masses •4PcommunTty church (Bbsum Eccentric Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a,m. «S\deP®11771Road Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Casual, Contemporary, NEWSPAPERS Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Livonia Corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Excellent Children's WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD 734-464-0990 Program ST. GENEVIEVE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Meets at Franklin H.S. in In addition to our weekly Worship Directory, the Observer Service Schedule: 29015 Jamison Ave. • Livonia Livonia on Joy Road East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile S Schoolcraft Rds. Sunday School 9:30am (flefween Merriman and Middlebelt RoadsI and Eccentric Newspapers publishes a traditional holiday MASS: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 a.m. at 10:00 a.m. Tues. 7:00 p.m. • Sat. 5:00 p.m. directory before Christmas. If you are interested, please Sunday Worship 10:45am 734-425-1174 Sun. 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Confessions: Sat. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 6:00pm Join us for coffee, bagels and call 734-953-2153 for more information. 734-427-5220 donuts after the servkel

Offering constructive criticism to others can be beneficial, but only if the other person is receptive to our It's Easy To Criticize comments. In teaching situations or during on-the-job training, constructive criticism is usually necessary to instruct and help a person develop a trade or vocation. However, correcting someone, even in a kind or skillful manner, can be very challenging, since we are never sure how the individual may react. Many friendships and families have been destroyed because someone has been overly critical of another persion's words or actions. Knowing when we shouSd offer our comments can also be difficult, and we should be fairly certain that our comments are truthful and necessary. It often seems so easy to criticize others because we mistakenly believe that we are without fault or are such experts on most everything. The Bible tells us that we look at the speck in our brother's eye, but we pay no attention to the log in our own (Luke 6:41). Faultfinding and being overly critical of others, especially behind their backs, are wrong and can become habit-forming. However, kind words are good for the soul and help to build a person up.

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COMMUNITY MESSENGER If you want to submit an item for the Livonia. The course is open to the a.m. each Sunday. For information, 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Galik, senior pastor of St. John, and ' religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- public, and there is no cost involved. call Linda Holiman, Outreach Director, (248)426-0096. Community Messenger features faith- Dr. Mark Laaser, video presenter. . " 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, The Rev. Michael Matsko will be the at (734) 522-6830. Scrapbook and cropping based announcements from Oakland St John Lutheran Church is at 1011 ; Observer Newspapers, 36251 instructor and will lead the discus- New service times If you're interested in learning about County on a space available basis. To West University Drive, Rochester. • 'Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Ml 48150. sion. Please invite your friends and as 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. began Sept. 12 for scrapbook and cropping, Faith Bible submit an announcement, write: (248)402-8000. . The deadline for an announcement to Philip told Nathaniel, "Come and see.". the fall and winter months, at Nardin Church is offering a place to put it all Beliefs & Values, Observer & Eccentric, ; appear in the Thursday edition is If you have any additional questions, Park United Methodist Church, 29887 together 3-JO p.m. the second Friday 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, 48009. Or, ONGOING noon Monday. call Beth at (248) 348-8631. W.11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Call (248) of the month, at 23414 Orchard Lake fax: (248) 644-1314 • Support group 476-8860. Road, Farmington Hill's. A Creative Bethany-South Oakland JANUARY Provides spiritual, social and educa- New Sunday School Moment consultant will be available Kofel Moshe Bethany South Oakland offers peer tional support for divorced and sepa- Beginning at Heart tff the Hills Church, to everyone from diehard scrapbook- Kolel Moshe Institute for Lifelong ministry "Newly Hurting" sessions for Festival Services rated Catholic men and women 7:30- 5085 Orion Road, Rochester, for mem- ers-to novices wanting to learn more Jewish Learning, located at Cong. the divorced and separated. The drop- Holy Eucharist and 10 a.m. Chalking 9:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the bers of the community who want to about it. For more information, call B'nai Moshe, 6800 Drake Road, West in sessions focus on topics relevant to the Door Service Epiphany Feast, month, at St. Andrew's Parish Center, increase their biblical knowledge (248)426-0096. Bloomfield, co-sponsors three new those going through divorce or sepa- Saturday, Jan. 1, at Trinity Episcopal 1400 Engiewood, Rochester. For infor- using materials from Scripture Press. Sunday Worship service Adult Hebrew Reading classes with ration. Sessions are at St. Columban's Church, 11575 Belleville Rd, Belleville. mation, call (248) 652-9173 or (248) The non-denominational program is Abiding Presence Lutheran Church the New York-based National Jewish Catholic Church, 1775 Melton, Call (734) 699-3361. 652-3860 open to ail ages. No charge for the Congregational Praise Team leads the Outreach Program. Birmingham. Call Carol, (248)541-0007 Blood Drives Grief support programs classes taking place 9:30-10:15 a.m. 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service featur- Level One (Total Beginner) is 11 a.m. to or Christine at (248)542-6117. ' 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Cherry Hit! At Hope Lutheran Church, 3640 every Sunday. Service follows at 10:30 ing contemporary style liturgy and noon Sundays starting Jan. 9, taught Cong. B'nai Moshe United Methodist Church, 341 South Madison at Carlysle, Dearborn. a.m. For more information, call (248) music, 1150 Walton, Rochester Hills. No by Judy Margolin; Level Two Cong. B'nai Moshe, 6800 Drake Road, Ridge Road, Canton. For more infor- Families are encouraged to attend 652-7774. charge; For more information, call (Beginner-Plus) is 9:30-10:30 a.m. West Bloomfield, (248)788-0600, mation, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. together as age-specific groups are Adat Shalom (248) 651-6550. Mondays starting Jan. 10, taught by hosts: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, offered within one convenient loca- Synagogue Services are 6 p.m. Friday, Worship service Mark Roth: a second Level Two class is • Shabbat Morning Study Groups - at Nardin Park United • tion. All are welcome. Six week series 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Plymouth Baptist Church has added a 10-11 a.m. Sundays starting Jan. 9, also Explore the Jewish prayer book (sid- Methodist Church, 29887 West 11 Mile, for ages 13-17 began 6:30-8 p.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays, and 8:30 a.m. second Sunday worship celebration. taught by Roth. Classes are contin- dur) and the structure and meaning Farmington Hills. No appointment nec- Tuesday, Sept. 21. Adult six week Sunday, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, The new service times are 8:30 a.m. gent on minimum student enrollment. of the Shabbat morning service with essary. For more information, call series began 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. For and 10:45 a.m. Both services feature All may enroll, regardless of religious Len Wanetik (9:30 a.m.), and/or dis- (248)476-8860. Sept. 21. To register, call Howe- more information, call (248) 851-5100. contemporary and traditional worship affiliation. There is no charge, but a cuss the weekly Torah portion with Catholic Church update Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-6163. Welcome to the church music and in-depth Bible teaching. weekly attendance commitment is Barry Levine (10 a.m.). No knowledge Were you once Catholic? Beginning Grief workshop Would you like to know more about Fuil nursery and preschool programs expected. Advance registration is of Hebrew required. Free, drop-in. encouraged. Monday evening Jan. 11 for six weeks, Began Sept. 22 and continues 6:30-8 the Catholic Church? Are you already are also provided for both services. • Tot Shabbat - From 9:30 a.m. to St. Mary's of the Hills Parish wili host p.m. Wednesdays, at St. Matthew's baptized Catholic and have been away The church is at 42021 Ann Arbor Trail, • On Shabbat, Jan. 8, Kolel Moshe . noon on Shabbat, professionally- sessions entitled While You Were United Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six from the church? Now is the time to west of Haggerty. For more informa- invites adult learners to "Stay and supervised, age-appropriate activities Away. Join the discussion of what's Mile, between Merriman and inquire about coming into the church tion, call (734)453-5534. Learn" after services and Kiddush with for children age 3 to 5. No charge, no happened in the Catholic Church as it Middlebelt, Livonia. Call (734) 422- or returning to the community of Contemporary worship service community educator Barry Levine. The reservations needed. Open to all relates to Mass, Sacraments and 6038. believers. Call Our Lady of Sorrows at A contemporary worship service is topic will be a "Parasha Preview" of the interested families in the community ' beliefs/practices. For more informa- Bible studies (248) 615-5574 for more information. scheduled at 11:30 a.m. the fourth weekly Torah portions that will be read regardless of synagogue affiliation. tion or to register, call Jan Hall at Birmingham Bible Institute began its Self help groups Sunday of the month at St. Matthew's in synagogues around the world during Bethany South Oakland (248) 853-5390, ext. 123. fall semester Sept. 21 with classes on Local church provides space for self United Methodist Church, 30900 Six the upcoming new month of Shevat on Bethany South Oakland, a support, Divorce Recovery Workshop 12 Tuesday evenings through Dec. 7, help groups. Overeaters Anonymous, Mile, Livonia. For more information, the Jewish calendar. "Stay and Learn on group for the divorced and separated, Bethany Rochester conducts a work- 22-courses will be taught, at Grace a 12-step program for eating disor- call (734) 422-6038. Shabbat" is a free, drop-in series. Each holds regular monthly meetings at . shop beginning 7:30-9:30 p.m. Baptist Church, 280 East Lincoln, ders, meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Worship services session begins at about 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at St. Columban's Catholic Thursday, Jan. 13, for 11 weeks, at St. Birmingham. Students receive certifi- Thursdays. Alcoholics Anonymous, a 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.nr.'Sundays at St, runs for one hour. Shabbat-appropriate Church, 1775 Melton in Birmingham. Irenacus Catholic Church 7710 Old cates for courses successfully com- 12-step program for alcohol related Paul's Presbyterian Church, Five Mile attire is requested. Ali are welcome. For more information call Carol at Perch Road, Rochester Hills. The work- pleted. For information, call (248) 646- problems, meets 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Inkster roads, Livonia. For infor- For information about NJOP, visit (248)541-0007 or Christine at (248)542- shop is open to the divorced and sep- 2000. and 7 p.m. Saturdays. Sex and Love mation, call (734)422-1470. www.njop.org. Cong. B'nai Moshe is a 6117. Conservative synagogue. For more arated of all faiths. No charge. For New contemporary service Addicts Anonymous, a 12-step pro- Ablaze Young Adult Ministries Seventh-day Adventist information or to register call Nancy more information, call Mike at (248) Began 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, new gram for co-dependency and destruc- Presented by Detroit World Outreach Each Saturday, Seventh-day Adventist Kaplan at (248) 737-1931 or e-mail 652-3860. contemporary service will be held the tive relationship problems, meets 7:30 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Using cutting Church, 2775 Crboks Road, Troy, hosts [email protected] Birmingham First Concert Series last Sunday of the month, at Rosedale p.m, Mondays, at First Baptist Church, edge music, high-tech video and light- a 9:30 a.m. Sabbath school; 11 a.m. St. John's Rochester Presents Everyone Dance, a varied Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 300 Willits, one block north of Maple, ing, drama, multi-media, and a rele- worship service with visitors lunch- At 8 a.m. Jan. 8, St. John's Rochester, program of music based on dance Hubbard, Livonia. A group of church one block west of Old Woodward. vant message that can change lives, eon: 5 p.m. Spirit of Prophecy study; a member of the Lutheran Church with concert organist Tom Trenney members present a short drama on a Parking adjacent to church's north Ablaze is giving young adults ages 18 and 6:15 p.m. songs, prayer and praise Missouri Synod, will host a free semi- • and Friends 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in theme relevant to the season, a entrance. to 28 the opportunity to meet friends for all ages. nar titled Healthy Sexuality. Free church event, or current newsworthy and hang out with people their age. the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Addiction No More childcare for those who register by A Daniel and Revelations Bible study is situation. Sept. 26 drama is a look into Evening includes a live band, pool - C-lwrch, 1669 West Maple, between Do you have any addictive behavior Jan. 3. This seminar describes the . 7 p.m. Tuesdays. (248)643-6766 the problem of being overloaded with tables, ping pong, basketball, and the Cranbrook and Southfield roads. A problems - drugs, alcohol, overeating, basic needs that both men and St. Anastasia requests for our time and abilities.. Motown Cafe in the Freedom Center meet the artists reception follows the gambling, etc.? Come to the meeting women have: The desire to be heard St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R, Troy For more information, call (734) 422- on the Detroit World Outreach cam- program. No charge but a freewill 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 202 at and known, affirmed, praised, safe, offers a separated and divorce sup- 0494. pus, 23800 W. Chicago near Telegraph, offering will be collected to benefit . Detroit World Outreach, 23800 West. touched, passionately desired. port group at 7 p.m. Thursdays, facili- Redford. For more information, call future events in the concert series. Prayer group Chicago, Redford. For more informa- Seminar speakers a>e Dr. James tated by therapist Angela Mazura. The (313) 794-0684 or visit the Web site at For more information, call Trenney at Join us 7 p.m. Thursdays for music, tion, call (313) 255-2222, Ext. 244. Jones, psychologist, the Rev. Karl session includes a video and time for www.motownministries.org. (248) 644-2040, ext. 136. singing, prayer, and friendship, at St. Detroit World Outreach discussion. (248)689-8380. Edith Church, 15089 Newburgh, Non-denominationa! church with cut- ONGOING Livonia. Come to the back of the ting edge drama productions, contem- church, enter entrance No. 2. For porary-energized music, hi-tech video Aerobic class more information,"call Grace at (734) and lighting, relevant life-changing Trinity Church of the Brethren, 27350 464-1896, Shirley (734) 464-3656, or messages, ministries for ail ages: W. Chicago at Inkster, is offering a Geri (734) 464-8906. services times are 8 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Women's Low Impact Aerobic Class to Stronger Women and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (Sundav school h the corvmi'iuv every Monday anc VV~iking g'ouo, jogging, 3?'on;r hxpt- for ali ages at 3-30 j n jl• nior nig Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the church cise, crafts, speakers, coffee social, serves for grades 6 to 8 at 10:45 a.m.), Obituaries, Memorials, Remembrances basement. To participate in this cost- fun and fellowship continues 9:30- Wednesday services 8:45 a.m. and 7 free, 30-minute class, wear comfort- 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 18, p.m. (Family Night), and service for 1-800-579-7355 • fax: 734-953-2232 able exercise attire (floor mats at Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 ages 18 to 28 Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at e-mail: [email protected] optional). Join us as we exercise for Mile, Farmington Hills. Registration 23800 West Chicago, Redford. Call JOY. For more information, call the fee $25, walk-ins $5. Baby-sitting $2 (313) 255-2222 or visit www.wayofvic- church office (313) 937-1199. per child, $4 per family per session. tory.com. WINIFRED (Winkie) J. RICHARD KROPF HELEN D. (nee Kern) For more information, call (248) 661- Worship services Wednesday Evening Prayer BASSETT J. Richard Kropf, 94, of Oceanside, MORRIS All are welcome to attend worship 9191. 7 p.m. Wednesday. This is not a struc- CA, formerly of Plymouth MI and Age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2004 of Beverly Hills. Naples FL died Wednesday, December services at St. Paul's Presbyterian Women of the Word tured service but an open time of December 22, in her home in Beloved wife of the late Peter M..for 8, 2004. Mr. Kropf was born in Church, Five Mile and Inkster roads, praying silently and aloud together as Birmingham, while reading the latest 50 years. Dear mother of Mary Tuesday Ladies Bibie Study, Women of Canton, OH on August 13, 1910. He New Yorker. Born Winifred Angela, Laurie Papa (Carl) and Julie Livonia, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every the Word, studies the Book of Luke, well as responding to personal graduated from Ohio State University Hutchinson Jones, she married Harry Badge (Jim), Grandmother of Carl, Sunday. For more information, call requests, at Nardin Park United in Metallurgic Engineering in 1934 entitled Grace Under Pressure 9:30- Lewis Bassett and they had two Rebecca, Evan and Erin. Sister of the and spent 40 years in the steel busi- (734) 422-1470. 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, at Detroit First Methodist Church, 29887 West 11 Mile, daughters, Connie Lee of Santa Cruz, late Fr. Clement H. Kern. Family will ness before retiring to Naples, FL in Farmington Hills. Call (248) 476-8860. CA and Susan Silver of Irvine, CA. receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Community Bible study Church of the Nazarene, 21260 1972. Mr. Kropf was preceded in Winkie was an avid bridge player in Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Haggerty, north of Eight Mile. $15 reg- death by his wife of 63 years, Studying the Book of Proverbs, break- Single Point Lighthouse Cafe several clubs. She always had a stack Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn Margaret J. Kropf, in May 1996. He is fast 7 a.m. or Bible study 8-9 a.m. at istration fee includes interdenomina- Single and feeling alone? Come join of books from the library and read 13-14 Mile) Wednesday (Dec. 29) 2- survived by children John Richard tional study materials. Childcare them all. The Memorial Service will 8pm, Rosary 7pm. Funeral Mass the American Table, Eiglit Miie, us. Single Point Ministries invites you Kropf II (Nancy), Vista, CA; James L. be Friday, December 31st, at 11:00 am Thursday 1 lam at Our Lady Queen of Farmington. Come when you can, available for children through age 5. to join more than 550 single adults Kropf (Martha), San Francisco, CA; at the Birmingham Unitarian Church. Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills, Nancy Kosch (Ernie) of Bloomfield, leave when you must. For more infor- For more information, call (248) 348- 11:30 a.m. Sundays in Knox Hall for fel- Visitation begins at. church at MI; and Cathy Cooper (Jim) of 7600. lowship and encouragement. The Rev. 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, the fam- mation, call (248) 924-2779. Plymouth, MI., ten grandchildren and ily suggests memorial to The Fr. Contemporary service Paul Clough delivers messages to help seven great-grandchildren. A memo- Worship schedule Clement H. Kern Foundation, P.O. rial service will be held on January 8, New informal service in a casual envi- Resumed regular Sunday worship equip you to maximize your single- Box 85235, Westland, MI 48185 2005 at Aegis at Shadowridge, ronment 6 p.m. Sunday, at Garden City ness and relationship with God. Obituary at schedule beginning Sept. 12, at Oceanside, Mr. Kropfs home for the www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Presbyterian Church, 1841 Middlebelt, Ar.tioch Evangelical Lutheran Church, Coffee, doughnuts, conversation and past 18 months. A second celebration south of Ford. Fellowship hour after 33360 W. 13 Mile at Farmington Road, Christ are always present. Single Point of his life is being planned for August services including 10 a.m. traditional. Farmington Hills. Services will be held 2005 in Plymouth, MI. His ashes will Ministries has a program and activity be interred with his wife Margaret at DAVID J. TRAINOR Call (734) 421-7620. at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday for every age group and life situation. Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, MI. Age 67, December 24, 2004. Beloved Bible Study for Parents School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A con- For more information or to receive a Memorials may be made to the chari- husband of Lois. Loving father of For Parents with Young Children 6 temporary service called Praise Forth newsletter, call (248) 374-5920. CHARLES F. "Chuck" ty of your choice or Christopher (Angela), Scott and the Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., p.m. Sundays at Trinity Episcopal is held on the fourth Sunday of each COMEAU late David P. Dear grandfather of Single Point Walking Club Escondido, CA 92025 Ashley & Zachary. Brother of James, month. For information, call (248) 626- Suddenly December 23, 2004. Age Church, 11575 Belleville Road, four Meets 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in Mary Aitken, Tim, Kathleen 65 of Bloomfield Hills. Beloved hus- miles south of Michigan Avenue, 7906. Macdonald, Terrence, Dennis, Eileen the Single Point office at Ward band of Michaeleen "Mickie" for 44 Brand, Thomas and the late Daniel. Belleville. Child care available. Call New modern-style worship Evangelical Presbyterian Church, years. Dear father of Charles Bradley JOSEPHINE Funeral Services at the R.G. & G.R. (734) 699-3361. Comeau (Judith) and Lori Pfau Come be part of something big! Christ 40000 Six Mile, Northville. All fitness LEAVENWORTH Harris Funeral Home, 15451 (Andrew). . Proud grandfather of levels welcome. Single Point Farmington Rd., Livonia Wednesday, Trinity Episcopal Church Our Savior Lutheran Church (14175 Michael, Katherine, Sarah, Katelyn Age 88, December 24, 2004, of January 5th, at 11 am. Visitation Sunday worship 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Just north of Ministries (ages 30 and up) offers 45 and Bridget. Brother of David E. Westland. Beloved wife of the late Tuesday, January 4th, from 1-9 pm ministries for singles including Men's (Yvonne). Uncle of Jacqueline, John R. Dear mother of Eileen a.m., Bible studies Sundays at 8:50 . I-96) began a new MODERN-style wor- with a Scripture Service at 8 pm. Jeffrey, Mary Ellen and John. Family (Michael) Rowland and John B. a.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., at Fellowship, Women's Fellowship, and Memorial Contributions may be ship service on Sunday, Sept. 12. This will receive friends at A.J. Desmond ((Jack) Sondra). Dear sister of directed to the American Heart the church 11575 Belleville Road, 4 multi-media service will be informal, PACS People Active in Christian Study) & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Charles Ritter. Also survived by Association or the Charity of your miles south of Michigan Ave., Bible study group. Call (248) 374-5920. Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. seven grandchildren and nine great- using modern and praise music, led choice. Please sign the online guest- (btwn. 13-14 Mile) Wednesday (Dec. grandchildren. Funeral service was by vocalists and various instruments. book at www.rggrharris.com Belleville. Call (734) 699-3361. AWANA 29) 4:00-8:00pm. Prayer service held at R. G. & G. R. Harris Funeral Orthodoxy 101 Dramas, led by the members, wili Every Wednesday night Faith Bible Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City, Explore issues of faith and morals in a often be part of this service. This Church offers an AWANA program for Thursday 11am at St. Hugo of the Tuesday, December 28th at 2:00 pm. service will be held at 9:45 a.m. each Hills Church, 2215 Opdyke Rd„ course entitled "Orthodoxy 101." It children from kindergarten through * OBITUARY POLICY Sunday, between the traditional serv- Bloomfield Hills. Visitation begins at meets weekly 7 p.m. Wednesdays at fifth grade at Faith Bibie Church, church at 10:30am. Memorials to The first five lines of an Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, ices at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday 23414 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Lourdes Nursing Home, 2300 Watkins fsbftuarv are published at no 36075 W. Seven Mile Road, between School, youth, and adult Bible classes Hills. Drop your children off or stay Lake Rd., Waterford, MI 48238 cost. AU additional linos will Farmington and Newburgh roads, will also be offered at 9:45 a.m. and 11 for a Bible study offered to parents 7- be charged at $4 per Jfne.You may place a picture of your CHARLES EDWARD loved om? for additional DWYER eo« of only $6. Symbolic "Charlie" went home to be with the emblems may be included at Lord on December 17,2004 at age 78. LOUISE N. LUKOMSKI no cost (examp!c;Amerkan Survived by Mildred Grace "Millie" Age 87, of Plymouth, died December Flags, religious symbols, etc.) (nee Hermsmeier), his beloved bride of These area florists are standing by waiting to 26, 2004. She was born April 15, 55 years; brother Paul(Barbara)Dwyer; Deadline*: 1917, in Detroit. She is survived by children: Diane De La Santos, Debra Friday 5 PM for Sunla* assist you with your floral arrangement j her children, Patricia LeFevre, (Dan) Nordquist, Mark(Kim)Dwyer, Bernadine Young, Leonard (Beverly) Daniel (Kim) Dwyer, Karen Dwyer, Lukomski, Georgette (Robert) Hattle, {/ptygfiei titer sb&se (ksmtfiirg and David (Miranda) Dwyer; along FREE DELIVERY and Candice (Bill) Paff; her grandchil- with 14 grandchildren & three great- dren, Gregory, Timothy, September, granddaughters. Born May II, 1926 in $-mii your sixth Flower King of Livonia Geoffrey, Danielle, Rebecca, Heather, Quincy, Illinois. Charlie served in the and Lynette; her great-grandchildren, 34899 Plymouth Road U.S. Navy, during World War II. He Caitlin and Claire; and her brothers s3? ft? 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s I have seasoned as a can be mortgage loan officer, I Ahave learned to treat my clients in much the same way as professional asset managers treat theirs. In fact, I now view myself as more of a debt manager Our subdivision is fighting with than a mere mortgage bro- an owner o£a lot who wishes to ker. As a result of this pro- provide for the construction of a fessional evolution, I take cellular tower within our single more time at the beginning family subdivision. Do you think of the mortgage application we have any recourse to stop process to truly comprehend it? my clients' long- and short- term goals. To the, extent that the single family home restriction has The mortgage selection not been waived, you process is certainly not a should be able to enforce it "one size fits all" proposi- against the construction of tion. Choosing the correct fit a cellular tower. In a for a borrower's situation is similar case out of Arizona, as critical on the debt side of the construction of a the house as is choosing the cellular tower on church correct investment vehicle property within a single Marge Whetstine, (seated) newly elected .president of the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of Realtors, and Aiissa Nead, the group's Realtor of the for money managers on the family subdivision was Year, review the schedule of upcoming programs. asset management side. deemed to violate the restrictive covenants that Because different borrow- prohibited construction of ers require different strate- anything other than gies to manage their debts - detached single family the most sizable of which is dwellings. There also may usually their mortgage -1 Buyers ruled in '04: They could be picky will be spending the next be a provision in your documents that prohibits several weeks providing spe- commercial and/or BY KEELY SCHRAMM Buyers were cautious. "People were floor laundry room, and library/office cific insights and strategies business activities which STAFF WRITER uncertain about their jobs" said Nead. was important. Master suites that offer a that borrowers can use dur- might also be supportive of "With interest rates so low we should have little privacy and a-three-car garage are mv, the different stages of the association's position. With so many houses on the market, had buyers coming out of the woodwork" important." ti.r 'lives. You are best advised to buyers could afford to be choosy, and they Sellers, anxious to move on, invested in Whetstine has also noticed that more To metaphorically explain consult with an attorney to were in 2004, according to Aiissa Nead of landscaping, paint, and other quick fixes retirees are moving back to Michigan to these phases, I will break seek the appropriate Coldwell Banker Preferred in Plymouth. to give their homes more curb appeal. be with family. Homes with two master down my four different cate- remedies against the "You could look for a home that "Your house is such a personal part of you," suites, one for the homeowner, and one gories according the sea- cellular tower company matched your furniture, and some people said Nead. "It hurts sellers' feelings when for aging parents, are becoming more sons: Spring, summer, and owner of the did," said Nead, who was recently named they hear negative comments about their popular. autumn, and winter. Phase subdivision lot before the Western Wayne Oakland County home. But there were so many homes on Stronger than expected home sales and one, spring, represents the Association's Realtor of the Year. "Buyers the market. By the end of the year, sellers higher median prices have caused the first-time homebuyer pur- <-on^ruction were looking for homes they didn't have to •understood they had to do updates and National \ s soe i a t i o 11 of Re alt o rs to revise chasing a propertv and set- do anything to." make repairs." upward its year-end forecast. Existing- ting up a home. Summer, Iunderstand that there is a "This was a great year," said Chris Schools were the No, 1 thing buyers con- home sales are expected to jump 7-9 per- the second phase, includes new statute in Michigan Courtney, WWOCAR's 2004 president. sidered in making a home purchase. "They cent to 6.58 million in 2004, well above those homeowners who regarding judgment liens "But it was definitely a buyer's market. mention it even if they don't have chil- last year's record. For 2005, NAR proj- actively building a family which I obtained against a Some houses are sitting on the market. In dren," said Nead. "Good schools are too ects 6.38 million sales, which would be and facing all the cash-flow homeowner in a condo. I did the past, houses would sell within hours or important for resale." the second highest level on record. issues related therein. Next, check the title and found that days of being listed. It's„been a problem for Consumers are a lot more informed and The national median existing-home autumn involves borrowers the association of people who buy a new house before selling do their homework. price is projected to rise 7.9 percent to who are rapidly accumulat- homeowners filed a lien the old one^ They face having to pay two "They are more demanding. They know $182,500 for the year. The median new- ing assets and equity. And the final, winter, is charac- against the unit. Do I have a mortgages." what they want," said Marge Whetstine, home price should increase 8.9 percent terized by equity and asset priority to that lien? newly elected president of the Western to $214,600. conversion to cash flow. CAUTION URGED Wayne Oakland County Association of New-home sales will rise 8.9 percent to While a judgment lien has Realtors. "More and more Realtors are 1.18 million this year and 1.13 million are "Spring" homebuyers, or priority over a lien His advice? If you're thinking about advertising on the Internet." forecast for 2005, just shy of the record first-timers, almost never recorded with the register moving, sell your house before you buy a Realtors are also taking on more of a expected this year. Housing starts are have an abundance of cash of deeds after a notice of the new one. He believes some of those houses consultant role. "We coordinate the sale seen at 1.95 million this year, the highest with which to make a down judgment lien is recorded, on the market will begin to move in 2005. and guide them right up to closing," said level since 1978; housing construction is payment. Additionally, they there are a number of "Rates staying low is a good thing," he said. Whetstine. "A lot of things need to be projected at 1.87 million units in 2005. often have very little to show exceptions including a lien "If rates stay low, below 9 percent, and I explained - title work, city ordinances, David Lereah, NAR's chief economist, by the way of work experi- for unpaid assessments or don't see them hitting there, that's a good pricing. Pure numbers don't help you sell a said that some of the backup in housing ence and credit history. The charges due to a condo sign for real estate." house unless you know what's going on in demand is being met. "We're setting our sum of these risk factors, association, homeowners' Nead said it gives her an ulcer when the neighborhood." fourth consecutive record year for exist- combined with the need to association, or property buyers have two houses - the one they just People move a lot more than they used ing-home sales, and even with strong properly educate the young owners' association that bought - ajid the one they're trying to sell. to. "People's jobs change, they don't stay in fundamentals such as household growth, borrowers along the way, arises from or pursuant to "With low interest rates a lot of people a job forever," said Whetstine. "You used to low interest rates and an improving econ- recorded restrictions that often makes for a good refinanced and rolled their credit into see someone stay in a house for 10 years, omy, we simply can't set records every run with the land. Therefore, amount of work for the con- their mortgage," she said. "Your home is not anymore." year," Lereah said. "Given the sharp rise scientious mortgage loan your judgment lien would over last year's record, a lot of buyers not take priority against the your biggest asset." "There were a lot of first-time buyers officer. Her fear is that some people will use the because of low interest rates and that's a have found the home they've been look- This is the first part of a association's lien. You should ing for and we can expect a bit of a consult with an attorney to equity to pay creditors and be left with lit- plus," said Whetstine. Some of those first- five-part series. After the tle or nothing when they decide to sell time buyers were couples. breather in 2005, which will remain a fifth weekly column publish- determine what remedies historically strong year." you have with respect to your their house. es, readers may download judgment lien. There were a lot of foreclosures in DEFINITION CHANGING Lereah predicts the 30-year fixed-rate the entire merged series southeast Michigan this year. Lois Maljak, mortgage should rise slowly but average online at foreclosure specialist at Home Savers Inc., Duo family income is changing the defi- only 6.4 percent next year. In 2005, he www.PhillipsHQ.com.. — Robert MrMeisner is a lawyer and a Warren-based agency specializing in nition of "starter house." expects the median existing-home price Timothy Phillips is a mortgage the author of' Condominium providing counseling services to individu- "Couples used to look at what they to rise 5.0 percent and the typical new banker and newspaper columnist. Operation: Getting Started & als facing home fore'closures, estimates what they could afford," said Whetstine. home price to grow by 5.8 percent. You may access his Wealth Staying on the Right Track, second that 10-15 percent of homeowners in the "Now they're looking at new construc- Whetstine is hoping the economy Academy archives at edition. It is available for $9.95 plus country are barely able to make their tion. They're marrying later, and are strengthens in 2005. Nead believes hous- www.PhiilipsHQ.com or phone him $2 shipping and handling. For more monthly payments. "What we find our already through school and have a ing prices will stay stable, and there toll-free at (866) 369-4516. Home information, call (248) 644-4433 or families struggling to make ends meet career." won't be huge increases. "That will be buyers should always consult a visit bmeisner@meisner-associ- through credit cards and loans, and in - Homebuyer needs are changing too. "I good in the long run," she said. "You get professional for guidance specific - ates.com. This column shouldn't be turn, set themselves up as a prime candi- noticed more buyers didn't care about a the big jump, then the big fall. Slow and to their situation. Look for part two coRstrueifas legal advice. date for foreclosure," she said. formal dining room," said Nead. "A first steady will win for consumers." on Jan. 6. Adjustable mortgages down, 15-year

BY JEANNINE AVERSA downward as the economy hit a late danger to the economy, analysts say. hit record highs for all of2004. Sales One-year adjustable rate ASSOCIATED PRESS spring-early summer soft spot. One-year adjustable rate mort- next year should also do well, accord- Recent economic data suggest the • gages, meanwhile, dipped slightly to ing to the National Association of mortgages, meanwhile, dipped The mortgage rate picture was economy is expanding at a solid pace. 4.17 percent, compared with 4.18 per- Realtors. mixed. Rates on 30-year and 15-year Rates on 15-year, fixed-rate mort- cent the previous week. The association's chief economist, slightly to "4.17 percent, compared mortgages went up, while rates on gages - a popular option for refinanc- The nationwide averages for mort- David Lereah, predicts rates on 30- one-year adjustable mortgages went ing - rose to 5.18 percent, up from gage rates do not include add-on fees year mortgages will slowly rise next down. 5.11 percent. known as points. Each loan type car- year to around 6.4 percent, still fairly Freddie Mac's weekly survey Thirty-year and 15-year rates were ried a 0.6 point fee. low by historical standards. week. The nationwide averages for released Wednesday, Dec. 22, showed the highest since the beginning of fates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages December. Long-term mortgage rates A year ago, rates on 30-year mort- The Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage rates do not include add- increased to 5.75 percent, compared have remained Well behaved even as gages averaged 5.82 percent with 15- meanwhile, reported that refinanc- with 5.68 percent the previous week. the Fed boosted short-term interest year mortgages at 5.14 percent and ings accounted for 48.9 percent of all on fees known as points. Rates on 30-year mortgages hit a rates five times this year. That's one-year ARMs at 3.77 percent. mortgage loan applications filed last high this year of 6.34 percent the because inflation, while creeping Low mortgages rates have support- week, up from 46 percent. week of May 13. They slowly drifted higher, is not currently viewed as a ed home sales, which are expected to

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29555 Rosslyn $122,000 46356 Rockledge $320,000 jW These are the Observer & Eccentric-area 29755 Sheridan 5136,000 9126 Trillium $340,000 jll-^ :S;M: residential real-estate closings recorded 31457 Sheridan $130,000 Redford < ' tfie weeks of Aug. 16 - 20, at the Wayne 6878 Venoy $188,000 24882 Five Mile $145,000 WEIRnVtANUEL, SNYDER &RANKE REAL' ^ :r : Cpunty Register of Deeds office. Listed 32467 Warren 5175,000 14950 Aubrey $95,000 beiow are cities, addresses, and sales Livonia 10110 Beech Daly 5127,000 prices. 33651 Eight Mile $93,000 14000 Beech Daly $124,000 16431 Alpine $207,000 15802 Centralia $140,000 Canton 33727 Angeline. $308,000 17681 Centralia $132,000 44012 Ardmore 5195,000 20130 Antago 5115,000 20435 Dalby $109,000 6047 Beaufort $227,000 9544 Areola $165,000 20449 Oalby $115,000 43863 Brandywyne $240,000 14765 Berwick $120,000 15520 Denby 5155,000 8100 Brooke Park $145,000 14765 Berwick $188,000 11671 Hazelton $113,000 6529 Carriage Hills $214,000 20056 Brentwood 5185,000 14798 Inkster $138,000 5843 Castlegate $359,000 11408 Brookfield 5165,000 25515 Jennifer • $158,000 48496 Central Park $472,000 34226 Dcver $180,000 11357 Lenore $130,000 220 Cherry Grove $239,000 20120 Ellen 5369,000 18875 Lexington $125,000 48072 Deer Traii $359,000 plymouth $524,900 CANTON $339,900 15017 Fairway $205,000 18641 Norborne $125,000. 2825 Denton $190,000 A jrrcar open floor plan for family and friends giithennjj Popular Sunflower .Sub. great home for the family. $166,000 27333 Plymouth $225,000 foe the holidays ">900 square feet of quality features Freshly painted incite and our. Tennis Court, club house $513,000 11714 Farmington 49335 Dominion includes 4 bedrooms, 3,5 full baihs.The stm room off and pool. 1 .aige master bedroom w/wnlk-m closet. Gas 14030 Farmington 5172,000 9106 Riverview $130,000 1296 Dundee $315,000 the spacious kitchen adjoins the private deck with year logs jn frnnilv room fireplace. (Hose to shopping and 15305 Fitzgerald $172,000 10018 Royal Grand $128,000 round hot rub. Fpgrades include pranitc sn kitchen. cxpruswttvs. 7010 Foxridge $257,000 31371 Grandon 5175,000 20006 Woodworth $50,000 734-455-WOO KPlf .0-24105780 "34-45 5-60IX! HPS 5 MO-24129250 45873 Graystone $173,000 5194,000 Westland 45897 Graystone $172,000 30110 Greenland $155,000 719 Autumn Ridge $246,000 44579 Heather 5283,000 32336 Hees $214,000 5136,000 1376 Heritage $167,000 36981 Lancaster 32505 Avondale $153,000 48540 Inveraray $382,000 9022 Lionel $181,000 35036 Avondale $98,000 44431 James $223,000 30670 Mason $210,000 37440 Barkridge 42581 Liliey Pointe $131,000 15644 Mayfield $312,000 36493 Black Oak 5165,000 ik 42713 Liliey Pointe $119,000 9320 Merriman $45,000 39158 Brookfield $149,000 4559T Michael $225,000 14455 Merriman 5181,000 39166 Brookfield 5133,000 45591 Michael $229,000 19719 Osmus $200,000 39198 Brookfield 5131,000 1404 Milbrook $315,000 31705 Plymouth $105,000 375 Carson $214,000 8552 N Canton Center $105,000 19815 Purlingbrook $140,000 455 Carson $185,000 brownstown twp 673 Princess 5205,000 15016 Santa Anita $154,000 29006 Currier $124,000 Vaulted ceiling-. Fn-sr floor master. Palladium 9489 Stanetiouse $280,000 29051 Currier 5129,000 3 Bedroom brick ranch. Located Jeep in sub. 0' ceiling 45022 Quaker Hiii $255,000 on 1" level, f-'.xtrn insul.ition in htidi- walls for sound. window* overlooking goW course. Neutral decor, many 4259 S Corrine 535,000 2501E Rhead $188,000 Speaker jacks 'I/O. 42" taKine.ls in kitchen upgrades, i bsrdwood floors, foyer, hull, kitchen. & doors. liliiss block window > in basement. i-'eneed yard break i'a .< t nou k 1 • ul' bamwci it & .tftaclied 2 or gurafte, 42508 Saltz 5222,000 Plymouth 8344 Emerald $228,000 with lots of trees. 5168,000 352 Sheffield $224,000 44489 Albert $175,000 6443 Harmon 734-455-600!' 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WALK TO TOWN - From this PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESS. ROCHESTER HILLS COLONIAL. ENVIED SETTING. Beautifully SO MANY AMENITIES! STEP BACK IN TIME - In this HOME IS WAITING! 3BR great condo in town on a quiet Space & privacy on an ex, lg. lot Cross Creek sub w/award landscaped & wooded 1.5 acre Beautiful cul-de-sac location on charming Cherry Hill Village colonial in the back of a quiet cui-de-sac. Hardwood floors in backing to the woods in one of winning schools. Impressive lot. 3BR/2BA, a finished a tree lined let, oak kitchen, condo with over 180C sq.ft., sub on a wooded lot. Offering a the kitchen, ceramic tile in the Canton's most prestigious entry, bridged family room w/ walkout, CA, two fireplaces, Andersen windows, ail newer open great room with volume cozy nat. fireplace, formal dining bath, newer furnace and air. 1 communities. 9' ceilings and fireplace & adjoining solarium. kitchen w/appliances and big ticket items, 2 tiered deck, ceilings, a study, veranda, w/bay, master w/huge walk in car garage. Great opportunity immaculately kept. 4beds, 3 car WIC in bedrooms, den w/built in doorwali to deck w/wildlife views. family room fireplace, crown serene setting and friendly closets,, ail kitchen appliances for first time buyer. $104,900 garage & daylight basement. library, dining room w/bulter's Close to Kensington Park & moldings, new • gutters and neighborhood. You couldn't ask and Livonia Schools! $218,500 (5QOFO) $529,900 (676FL) pantry & 3 car garage. Camp Dearborn. $269,900 freshly painted trim. Really nice. for more! $224,900 (093MQ) (353SO) (614M1) $247,500 (363WA)

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Beautiful PLYMOUTH- Spacious 1 bdrm T' LEWISTON- Beautiful 3 bdrm,\ fa Apartfflents/fumislred 4210 Residence To Exchange FOUNTAIN PARK SAVINGS 1 bdrm., central air, refrigera- water. $750 a month. $2350 1150 sqft, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Villa Apts. 13x18 living room. tor & range, private parking moves you in. 734-946-5897 garage, $995. (810) 599-3452 iog home, on East Twin Lake.; 8020. Condos/Townhouses 4230 Commercial/Industrial • Washer/ Dryer Quiet courtyard. Heat & water $690/mo. 248-542-3486 www.majesticrentals.com Weekend $225. Weekly $550> 4535. Duplexes 4300 Garage/Mini Storage • Private Entry incl., all appliances. $630/mo. $199 Move In DEARBORN HGTS 3 bdrm, air, Credit Card OK. 313-460-7835; t yr. lease. Non-smoking, WESTLAND 2 Bdrm., 1 bath, appliances, deck, pets OK, m Flats 4400 .Wanted To Rent 866-365-9239 REDFORD 3 Bdrms., laun- Cable ready. 734-453-0885 $600/mo. plus sec., move in $750. Small fee. SARASOTA, FL 1 bdrm., Park- 41)51) Homes For Rent 4410 Wanted To Rent On Grand River. Next to 1 bedroom from $499" dry facilities, basement, Model, Sun & Fun Resort,; Main St. cond. Available immed. RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT 41)60 Lakefront/Waterfront Resort Property ' REDFORD - COZY COMPLEX 2 bedroom from $545" (734) 261-3434 immediate Occupancy. $750/wk. Minimum stay 1; Fountainparkapartments. DEARBORN HTS. 3 bdrm Homes Rental 4560 Furniture Rental 1/2 OFF 1ST MONTH'S RENT Free Heat & Water $1000. 734-421-2505 mo. Avail. Feb., Mar., Apr., no- com 2 bed, 1.5 bath, $685/mo. WESTLAND ranch, garage, $700; 2 bdrm pets. 313-402-4036 r 4080 Mobile Homes Rentals 4500 Rental Agency incl. water. C/A, secured 'LIMITED TIME 1 bdrm./$450 & 3 bdrm./$700 ranch, garage, $600. Option 4093 Southern Rentals 4570 Property Management entrances, park-like setting. APPLY NOW! Freshly painted. Section 8 avail, on both. 248-788-1823. Redford m- ..Time Share Rentals 4S80 Lease/Option To Buy Near Joy/ Inkster. okay. Call : 734-641-8327/ BAD CREDIT? NOVI (313) 937-3319. EHO. WESTERN HILLS APTS 248-939-1491 DEARBORN HTS. 3 Bdrm, 1.5 4110 . Vacation Resort/Rentals 4590 House Sitting Service bath, move in condition. YOU CAN STILL BUY A www.cormorantco.com (734) 729-6520 LIVONIA -share 3 bdrm condo. - fl*...... Living Quarters To Ste 4620 Home Health Care ONE MONTH FREE $H00/mo. plus sec. HOME WiTH 0 DOWN IN Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat. 12-4 Westland - 2 bedroom. Full Prefer.female. $600/mo. Incl.» HUGE APARTMENTS!! ROYAL OAK - Between 12 & basement. Clean & neat; Quiet (734) 261-3434 ANY AREA! 4140 Rooms For Rent 4640 Misc. To Rent * CONDITIONS APPLY utilities. (248) 496-3340 « 1 BEDROOMS FROM $730 13 Mite, off Coolidge, 1 bed- neighborhood. Immediate Short term employment 2 BEDROOMS FROM $810 room apt., newly redecorated, occupancy. From $645/mo. FARMINGTON 3 bdrm, fin- OK. Bankruptcy OK. LIVONiA person to share« Options include new carpet. $540/mo. Heat & WESTLAND CAPRI Call Jamie: 734-721-8111 ished bsmt, appliances, 2 car Call Randy Lesson, home, $425/mo. utilities incl.? 1-800-579-SELL kitchen and new carpet. gar, pets OK, $950. Small fee water included. WINTER SPECIAL METRO FINANCE NearX-ways. 734-464-23831 TREE TOP MEADOWS- (248) 488-2251. RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT 248-709-2244 (248) 348-9590 FIRST MONTH Farmington Hills - 3 bdrm, EM 41401* Open 7 days!!! EHO Ptatiiris Can Make RENT FREE appliances, fenced yard, new REDFORD S. • AAA 3 bdrm N f California Style Apts. FERNDALE 3 bedroom + den windows, very clean. brick 2 1/2 car garage, very 1 Farmington Hills OAK PARK NORTH A Otffereniei 1 bedroom from $565 lower, updated, hardwood $925/mo. 248-478-9481 clean, $1l50/mo. negotiable. HAPPINESS IS... LINCOLNBRIAR • Heat & water included floors. Pets neg. $895/mo. 313-550-8119, 734-462-1408 CANTON Moving Into a cozy, 1 • Cathedral ceilings Great location! 248-854-3232 FARMINGTON HILLS 2 bdrm, DAYS INN bedroom apt, with APARTMENTS • Balconies appliances, garage, 14 Mile & REDFORD TWP. REDUCED RENT & • 2 bedroom 1.5 bath • Carport KEEGO HARBOR 2 Bdrm 11/2 Orchard Lake, $725. Small fee. 1 bdrm., $495. 2 bdrm., Low Daily - Weekly - $695. 3 bdrm., $995. Clean. SECURITY DEPOSIT. to 1160 sq. ft. • Fully carpeted bath lower flat, washer/ dryer, RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT Monthly Rates • 3 bedroom 1.5 bath 1380 lake privileges $700/mo. Call Dave: (313) 255-5678 Carport & water included • Vertical blinds FARMINGTON KILLS 3 bdrm, •5 Sunburst Rating sq. ft + full basement 1 ShareNet (248)642-1620 Starting at $545 Great location to malls 1 bath, 932 sq.ft. Fenced. 1.5 ROYAL OAK Beautiful 3 bed- •Free Deluxe Breakfast 1 CEDARBROOKE APTS. FROM $803 Livonia school system NOVI- 3 bed., large family car garage. $950/mo. room, 1 bath. Newly updated •Guest Laundry 248-478-0322 Heat Included (734) 261-5410 room, living room, dining Available now. 248-763-6151 kitchen & bath, hardwood •Microfridge in all rooms (248) 968-4792 room, bsmt., garage, floors thru-out. Near down- •Free Local Calls J v FARMINGTON HILLS Ranch, 3 Farmington Hills Come See Our Renovated 1-800-579-SElL(7355) Westland Park Apts. appliances. $225,000. town. $120Q/mo., 1st month Call: 248-225-3600. bdrm., 1.5 bath, attach garage, security. 248-541-1445 Canton WALNUT CREEK Kitchens Farmington Schools, nice (734) 721-5200 HOLIDAY SPECIAL Ask about our move-In FREE RENT neighborhood, Rent or lease ROYAL OAK- 3 bedrooms, 1 I-275& Michigan Ave. Holiday Specials (On Site Manager) 1st Month Free PLYMOUTH LARGE UPPER w/option to buy, $1250/mo. bath, finished basement, Special 700 + sq. ft. 1 bdrm only PLYMOUTH Southfield 1 bed, porch, deck, heat, water, Agent: 248-875-7388 garage, air, $950/nionth. NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH. - "^bdrm Apartment $520 Low Security Deposit 2nd Month $350 stove, fridge, new carpeting (248) 443-8920 BROUGHAM MANOR COUNTRY CORNER FARMINGTON HILLS • 29191 Downtown. 1st week with full' jjybdrm Townhouse $620 STARTING AT $515/Mo. $600 +sec. 734-453-0975. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts Huge Apartments 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath Bannockburn. $1500/mo. for deposit. Furnished sleeping' J3..bdrm Townhouse $800 Call: (248) 961-2753 From $580. (734) 455-1215 rooms. Newly decorated. $80 & Town Homes (936 sq. ft.) WESTLAND/CANTON -2 Bed. lease with option. Waterford - Newer 4 ^Security Deposit $350 Ask About Our Special CHRISTINA (248) 910-2642 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, bsmt, weekly. Security deposit. ! CANTON GARDENS FARMINGTON HILLS: Heat 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom upper. Washer/dryer in unit, (734) 455-20-10 Included! 1 bedroom $505. PLYMOUTH 1 bdrm, storage 1 Bedroom all new. Air. Nice area. KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY attached garage & ' (734) 455-7440 Appliances, carpeting. 9 Mile/ or sunroom, carpeted, appli- From $800 (700 sq. ft.) $750/mo. 734-341-6203 5775 W. Maple W. Bloomfield available immediately! S Limited Time. EHO Middlebelt 248-478-7489 ances, yard, $550/mo + utili- $1,600/mo. or for sale at We always find the beet Ask About our Specials Rents from $575 GARDEN CITY bungalow, all ties, security. 734-453-2032 appliances, pets negotiable, $215,000. (248) 225-3600 stuff in the Observer & FARMINGTON MANOR APTS. • Heat, water, carport Security Deposit $200 $750. Small fee. Eccentric! ; :;/rr-\ $1000 SAVINGS PLYMOUTH 2 bdrm.,1000 included (New residents only RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT ! Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, +sq.ft, +new appliances, new • Free Health Club WAYNE Remodeled 4 bdrm, Westland with approved credit & family room, 2.5 car garage, carport. Sr. Citizens move in carpet & blinds, washer /dryer, • Night Gatekeeper 1 year iease) ALL NEWLY REMODELED: HUNTINGTON WOODS ! -HALF OFF 1ST as low as $500 with approved $8Q0/mo. (734)462-4057 • Heated Pool REDFORD- 3 Bdrm, 1000 finished bsmt, 2 bath, option 3 bdrm bungalow, living room to buy, $850. 248-788-1823. ; MONTHS RENT credit. 248-888-0868 • Private Balcony sq.ft. 20411 Kinloch. $900 with fireplace, family room, 2.5 1 bed, private entrance, walk PLYMOUTH See to belisve • Short Term Leases Heat & Water Included Very clean apartments WARREN - 3 Bdrm, 1000 bath, finished bsmt, appliances WESTLAND 3 bdrm, bsmt, \ in closet, laundry on site, FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS. story book flat $750/mc + utilities. No smoke/pets. 734- Close to Birmingham, Centra! air, intercom, sq.ft. 3860 Bart Ave. $875 included. No pets. $1600/mo. appliances, option to buy, REDFORD TOWNSHIP Clean; J j . Near Ford plant. Deluxe 1 and 2 bedrooms, 248-258-6200 starting at $550-up. Heat 453-5020 [email protected] Shopping, and Freeways Appliances include DETROIT - 4 Bdrm, 1400 $750. Small fee. furnished, dish tv, private. Newburgh/Glenwood Roads. dishwasher. 1 included, water, pool. sq.ft., 2 bath, fireplace RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT entrance, $100/wk. Mature $485/mo. with approved PLYMOUTH INKSTER - Sharp 3 bedroom r Sr. Citizens move in as low as 248-647-6100 Mo pets. 18610 Tireman. $825 male only. (313) 535-3419'- ! . credit. EHO Short-Term Lease Available. ranch, immediate occupancy, WESTLAND Available now, $600. (248) 478-8722 Rob: (248) 521-5706 ; = (734) 721-6699 or January & February. 2 bed- 2.5 car garage. Option to buy shed, appliances, fenced yard, Let us fax you our avail. $600. (248) 788-1823. | www.cormorantco.com FIVE, Ftve, Five. room. Call Dan 734-658-2373 brochure (734) 729-6636 $650. Small fee. BEVERLY HILLS 3 bdrm; RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT ONE MONTH FREE EHO N ^ LIVONIA 3 bdrm, appliances, !: BIRMINGHAM PLYMOUTH appliances, fenced for pets, Jo Qualified Applicants. $850/mo. Small fee. garage, pets negotiable, $850. WESTLAND - Nice family Birmingham Executive Suite Studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms WESTLAND PLAZA Small fee. : •: 1 MONTH FREE RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT area, extra clean 3 bdrm. Starting at $550. ! -To Qualified Applicants available in town Birmingham. Spacious 1 & 2 Bed Apts RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT bsmt, garage, air, appliances, Call Victoria. I Studios and 1 & 2 bedrooms 555 S. Old Woodward. PRINCETON COURT WESTLAND EHO Mon-Fri, 9-5 & Sat, 1-5 BEVERLY HILLS 3 bed, all screened in porch, new carpet (248) 203-2626 Call Mari (248) 645-1191 (734) 427-1997 appliances, fenced yard, new LIVONIA centra! air, deck, all aj/aifable in town Birmingham APARTMENTS GREAT HOLIDAY appliances, $750. Small fee. & paint, $1125/mo. PLYMOUTH at ttre 555 Building. windows. Shed. $850/mo. (248) 982-4210 1 GARDEN CITY 1 bedroom, SPECIALS 15885 14 Mile. 248-478-9481 RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT office space, presently law • ;Q|II Mari 248-645-1191 $570/mo. includes heat & offices $950/mo. \ LIVONIA (NW) 14705 Stone- water, a/c, appliances, laundry Call For Details BIRMINGHAM 2 bdrm, bun- 734-453-5020 house. 1450 sq. ft. Like new 3 BIRMINGHAM'S facilities. (248) 310-5317 galow, bsmt, fenced yard, JANUARY FOUNTAIN PARK BIRMINGHAM 1 Bdrm near bdrm, 1.5 bath ranch, family Plymouth 670 S Main 650 sqft < FINEST RENTALS $725/mo. Small fee. • Washer/ Dryer town, sharp! $675/mo. includ- & dining rooms, bsmt, 2 car, office space. Great location' Maple Road Townes - Maple HOMES FOR RENT KEEGO HARBOR/ RENT ing carport, heat, water, air & RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT $1250. Agent. 734-718-6779 downtown. Immediate occu- between Adams & Eton - walk • Private Entrance 3 bdrm, 2 bath, S595/mo. WEST BLOOMFIELD appliances. 248-855-9655 pancy. $850. 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Starting at laundry, bsmt., garage, home, near expressways. TWO MONTH FREE RENT!* Bl wood look floor, full basement, Weekdays at 248-642-8686 $695 per mo. 248-767-4207 $1,975 per mo.. $2500/month. (734) 981-4461 (248) 344-8970 1 bedroom from $600 WOW" private entrance, cute yard, Call: 248-225-3600 Novi - 3 bdrm, large CANTON 2 bedroom duplex, Northviile's most unique Heat & water included carport. Minutes to Somerset, family room, living room, CAPE CORAL, FL Beautiful 3 WAYNE garage, stove, fridge, carpet & apartments...Choose from a 734-416-5840 downtown Birmingham...$965 CANTON - 720 Scottsdale. dining room, bsmt, bedroom house, pool, avail- 1000 to 3000 square ft. blinds. $850/month includes variety of floorplans including with any days in December 2300 sq.ft. brick colonial. 4 garage & appliances able Jan. S Feb. weekly/ Office/Warehouse space. , all utilities. (734) 455-0391. cool 1 bedroom lofts and rent free! 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SPECIAL bath, finished bsmt, no pets. Canton, 6 mi. E./Ann Arbor) upper, x-tra. computer room, Are you ready to try some- pletely renovated home. Rent- Novi Road north of 8 Mite BRAND NEW EXEC. 4 bdrm, to own terms available. Call - FARMINGTON HILLS Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom, $2000/mo. $3000 security. garage, prime area. $750. thing new? Located between No fine print in this ad! 2.5 baths, approx 2000 sq. ft., John at 248-752-7120 Spacious 18.2 bdrm.. Laundry central air. Carport. Walk 248-477-0189, 248-489-3938 734-591-6530 / 455-7653 St. Augustine & Daytona 2 car attached garage, full in unit. Water & carport to shopping. $555 - $655. Beach. Brand new 3 bedroom Canton, Garden City, Howell For the best auto - Heat/Water included - MILFORD Brand new luxury bsmt, community pool, imme- incl.$575-S685. 586-254-9511 2 Months Free Rent REDFORD 2 bdrm, appli- condo, spectacular southern Northville, Wayne classifications check - $25.00 Application Fee w/appliances. 1700 sq.ft 3 br., diate. $l595/mo w/option to ances, garage, pets nego- with approved credit. exposure ocean front. Heated Owner will finance or rent to. out the Observers $1,150/mo. 12 mo. lease. buy. tiable, $675. Small fee. FARMINGTON KILLS Call: (734)453-8811 pool, work out room, gated own. Bad credit OK. 3 nice- 248-681-7122, 248-396-4030 734- 516-4395,734-981-6972 RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT MAPLE RIDGE APTS. .Eccentric Newspaper. community. Rents monthly homes to choose. $89,000 to: New Resident's Only only. $2500 per mo. CALL FOR SPECIALS! "It's all about ROYAL OAK Cute, updated 2 DEARBORN garage, appli- $229,000. Free recorded info. 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As it turns out, the answer lay in creat- That's becuase, for all practical purpos- The Honda Civic Hybrid is rated at 46 mpg city and 51 mpg on ing "hybrids" that combine an auxiliary battery with the highway. conventional internal-combustion gasoline engine. es, they can now be Toyota and Honda were the first to field hybrid cars reviewed and evalu- and other components of the vehicle so that a pas- in the United States, and now the Big Three are in ated just like any other mainstream automobile. senger, presumably, could keep track of when the hot pursuit. The automotive market will never be And that is no mean accomplishment. Prius was using the battery's energy and when it the same. I recently evaluated a Honda Civic hybrid and was recharging the battery. . It's true that, in some ways, hybrids have been was more than pleased by the car's overall perform- ance. For a $20,315 sticker price (and EPA ratings Honda ~ whose first hybrid was a two-seater somewhat of a disappointment. For example, there called Insight ~ found a way, in converting one of Call Toll Free are serious complaints that owners of the Toyota of 46 mpg in the city and 51 on the highway, dubi- ous as those might be), you're getting a nifty its old-reliable fleet vehicles into a hybrid, to negate 1-800-579-SELL (7355) Prius and the Honda Civic hybrids are finding actu- such oddities. The driver uses a key to start up the al mileage performance is 20 to 25 percent lower machine. In fact, in its most significant comparison Fax Your Ad: (734) 953-2232 With a conventional vehicle, on one of those particu- Civic hybrid much like he or she would any other than the Environmental Protection Agency's lab- vehicle. And there's no blaring flow chart showing Walk-In Office Hours: larly cold recent December mornings in suburban tested - and eye-popping ~ fuel-economy results. the paths of energy through the hybrid powertrain; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Consumer Reports found that the Civic, for exam- Detroit, after sitting outside all night, the Civic After Hours: Call (734)591-0900 started right up like a charm. But the subcompact, instead, as part of the instrument panel, Civic ple, averaged 36 miles a gallon overall, or about 11 includes a small gauge — very similar to the fuel Deadlines: To place, miles a gallon less than what the EPA ratings called gasoline-powered vehicle sitting right next to it on cancel or correct ads. the driveway stirred nary a bit. The battery was gauge - that simply shows whether the battery is for. This reality check also makes the economic "charring" or "assisting." Sunday attractiveness of hybrids a little shaky, since with completely dead that morning, snuffed out by a While Civic's mileage might not be all that the 5:30 p-m. Friday that mileage and even at $2-a-gallon gasoline, it more or less typical winter day. I was impressed by EPA cracked it up to be, I was still very impressed. Sunday Real Estate would take 12 years to recoup the higher cost of a the Civic. It seemed that you could drive the Civic hybrid for 5:30 p.m. Thursday hybrid Civic versus a similarly equipped gas-engine Designers of hybrid vehicles also have learned a days and days without really worrying about mak- Thursday model. lot in just the last couple of years about how to , ing sure the gas tank was full enough. 6 p.m. Tuesday But the industry's real problem these days seems remove things about these vehicles that are unnec- Thursday Real Estate Display essary reminders to their drivers that there's some- The powertrain's performance was fine as well: to be keeping up with demand stoked originally Civic hybrid had every bit as much get-up-and-go as 3 p.m. Monday over the summer by $2-a-gallon gasoline. And over thing different about the vehicle they're occupying. It was the original Prius, I believe, that had a push- many of the gasoline-powered cars that it competes the short term, the next few years, auto makers with in that segment. might be introducing so many new hybrid models button starting device on the engine ~ very strange View the Observer & My only complaint was that Civic hybrid took Eccentric Automotive that they will face shortages of supplies of the when you're used to a key ~ and a huge, lighted longer to heat up than I would have liked. That may robust batteries that help power the cars. They're flow chart on the dashboard showing the various be the one area where the vehicle's hybrid nature is made mainly by three companies: Japan's Sanyo paths of energy into and out of the battery, brakes a big disadvantage.

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BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC Telegraph S. of 12 Mile $7500. 313-561-8075 Chrysler-Jeep (734) 453-2500 security deposit, $2487 sport, auto, 64k miles. due at inception tamanoff CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1975 (734) 455-8740 L 734-414-0669 GRAND PRIX 2001 GT 4 dr., 248-353-1300 White convertible, V8, exc. GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 blue, $5,995. BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC cond. $7500 248-545-1391 Laredo, black, mint condi- HONDA 2002 CR-V EX (734) 453-2500 Honda certified 4x4 ELDORADO'S 1983 2 south- tion, $16,885. Low miles.. $16,988 em cars, needs repair. 3ro:v S£ills SUNFIRE 2003 COUPE, eiec- $2100/best. (248) 426-9812 Chrysler-Jeep tric blue metallic, exc. cond., Telegraph S. of 12 Mile pw/pl, auto, sunroof, remote THMaROFF Dealer wili sell on . (734) 455-8740 keyless entry & starter, 10k cosignment or pay cash mi., $7995. 734-462-1413 248-353-1300 for your used CAR. WRANGLER 2002 4x4, 31K, 1 owner. $9,995. HONDA 2003 CR-V EX TYME SALES SES! LINCOLN MERCURY Auto, 4x4. 3 available. Honda CENTURY 2004 Custom, 2 to MAZDA-Ypsilanti It's no gamble... certified. Low miies. $19,988 choose, white/cashmere, 734-482-7133 Telegraph S. of 12 Mile loaded, save thousands, call 888-565-0112 today! $13,950. TBRmaROFF ROGIN BUICK-LIVONIA FOCUS, 2002 Silver/ Z-TS/ 248-353-1300 734-525-0900 auto, 4 dr/ loaded/ exc. cond./ 66K, warranty to 2008 or HONDA 2003 CR-V LX LE SABRE 2000 Auto, air, tan, 100K. $7,400. (248) 889-2525 TOWN CAR 1995 - High 4x4. 3 available. sharp, only $7995. miles. Engine/trans replaced. ...when you Honda certified. $14,988 BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC MUSTANG 2003, 20K, extra Power seats & windows & locks, tilt, cruise, remote starter, Power windows, power locks, tilt wheel, cruise control, (734) 453-2500 clean, $10,995. Ext. good condition; int. exc. advertise in keyless entry.stereo CD. Stock #502131. MSRP $23,245. • stereo CD. Stock#2056. MSRP $24,310. Telegraph S. of 12 Mile cond. $2995. 734-634-6478 1Fox Hills GM EMPLOYEE EVERYONE GM EMPLOYEE EVERYONE tamanoff PARK AVENUE 1998 black, The Observer & NO SECURITY DEPOSIT NO SECURITY DEPOSIT Chrysler-Jeep 24 McnttV24,0CX3 mi. lease, $1995 24 Month/24,000 mi. lease. $1995 24 McrtlV24XICO mi. lease. S1995 24 Monlh/24,OM mi. lease. $1995 248-353-1300 feather, one owner, only Eccentric down, $99 1st payment. $2094 down, $1® 1st paiment, $2134 dow $691s} payment, $2084 due at ckwn, $132! st payment $212? due $6 995 (734) 455-8740 due at inception. due at inceptlai. incepttai. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ai inception. NQ SECURITY DEPOSIT.- LAND ROVER BOB jEANNOTTE PONTIAC Classifieds! TAURUS 1996 GL - Auto, air, 'See dealer for details. Lease with option to purchase at lease term for pre^letermined amount. Plus tax, license and documentation. „„„» 1999 DISCOVERY (734) 453-2500 MAXIMA 2003 GLS, to change due to prrt deadlines. Subject to availability. Pictures may not reflect actual vehicles - examples only. Lessee responsible for excess wear, tear and miles © 20® 4x4, sharp, $6999. 6 cylinder, fuil. power, Teal fuily equipped, leather int., 1-800-579-7355 per mile yer I gas? agreement Payments and pricing may require GMAC financing. 7"Non-GM payments gosd witt-i 2®SOO dealer certificates •Millc suppl ixs lost TYME (734)455-5566 REGAL 2000 Gran Sport, Green. Good condition. $2900 spoiler, V6 31, only 30k mi., or best offer. 734-422-3407 maroon, chromes, leather, $16,500. 248-644-7311. TRANS AM 1994 - White LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 199 CD, moon, like new, $9,950. 40875 PLYMOUTH RD. SALES HOURS: MON. & THURS. 8:30 A.M. • 9 P.M.; TAURUS 1999 Auto, air, w/white wheels, tan feather, All black beauty, $8999. ROGiN 8UICK-DV0NIA TUE WED FRi white. $3995. t-tops, loaded. 63K, exc. cond. ATHAGGEFITYRD. • ACROSS FROM UNISYS - - - 8:30 A.M. - 6 P.M. TYME (734) 455-5565 734-525-0900 BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC $7995/best. (248) 489-9009 ' (734) 453-2500 MERCURY Mountaineer 2000 REGAL LS 2004 2 to choose, ALERO 2004 GL Black, V8, AWD, 1 owner, Bronze/white, leather, alloys, TAURUS 1999 loaded. $10,900. 4 dcors. 6 available. CD. Certified. $14,950. Loaded, extra clean, $3899. SESI LINCOLN MERCURY GM certified. $9988 1 ROGIN BUICK-LIVONIA TYME (734) 455-5566 MAZDA-Ypsilanti ' 734-525-0900 Telegraph S. of 12 Mile CAMRY-2003 SE, Silver 4 dr., 734-482-7133 TAURUS 2003 SES. Silver, T&flaROFF clean, auto, 40k highway 888-565-0112 miles. $14,300/best. cloth, 6 disc cd, 50,000 miles, 248-353-1300 i REVOLUTION jf/ . 2§|g exc. cond., $9750. Call (586) 248-790-2740 MERCURY Mountaineer 2002 980-3091 ALERO 2004 GL V-8, 7 passenger, AWD, 4 dcors. 6 available. i^gg leather, moon, CD. $12,900 CTS 2804 black, only 13,000 TAURUS 2003 SES - Deluxe, 27K, GM certified. $10,988 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY miles, leather, loaded, one like new. Metallic Gray. 13K, Telegraph S. of 12 Mile MAZDA-Ypsilanti owner, $26,950. 24V V-6, all power. ABS, CHEVY ASTRO-1994 165K 734-482-7133 ROGIN BUICK-UVONIA moonroof, spoiler, remote TaMaROFF miles, runs good, little rust. 888-565-0112 734-525-0900 > Start. $12,450. 248-737-8886 248-353-1300 $1800/best. (734) 326-4093 3z3e3