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BY TIFFANY L PARKS reveal her iden• cal attention for the child, but relieved by the jaryf s decision. In a statement, Kenneth STAFF WRITER tity. argued that she loved the toddler "Our family can finally start Newman said he wishes he Poole, who and wanted to adopt her. Poole to heal," she said. could Ve protected his daughter. Whether it was her multiple dodged a con• and her husband, Alan, had Juror Jaclyn Wyrybkowski of Allison was the second child of stories to police or the visit to viction of first- Allison for about nine months. Canton said reaching the verdict Newman and his formergirl • her Canton home, jurors didn't' degree murder, The murder conviction car• was "very hard," but said the visit friend, Anne Hirsch- They were believe Carol Poole's explanation has maintained ries a sentence of up to life in to Poole's home cast doubt on both drug users when the state for the death of her 2-year-old that she didn't prison, while the manslaughter her "whirlybird" story because placed Allison in fostercare . This photo shows Kenneth Newman foster daughter and have con• Poole intention- and child abuse convictionS^re jurors felt the second-balcony "The state took Allison away and daughter Allison the last time victed the Canton woman of airy kill Allison punishable by up to 15 years. landing was too small to support from us because we were doing the two saw each other. The state second-degree murder. Newman in September 2006 Poole will be sentenced Feb. 25 the township woman's claims. drugs and she ended up getting took Allison away from Newman The jury, which delivered its and said the child sustained fatal by Judge Ulysses Boykin. Poole's last story to police was murdered by a woman that was because of his drug use. He also decision Monday morning, also injuries after she accidentally Wayne County Assistant that she was playing a twirling supposed to be so much better spent time in prison. found Poole, 42, guilty of invol• fell 12 feet over a balcony while Prosecutor Jerry Dorsey IV game with Allison near the bal• than us," he said in a written untary manslaughter and first- the two were playing inside her called the verdict "justice." cony when she lost her grip on statement. "I never hurt Allison each day is the fact that we know degree child abuse. Emily Court home. With tears streaming down the toddler and she fell over the and I never would have. I love we will see her again in heaven "It was gut-wrenching to Poole's defense team admit• both of their feces,Allison' s railing. her with all my heart I just someday." know that I was making a deci• ted that she made mistakes in ' paternal grandmother, Debbie Another unidentified juror could not stay clean long enough Newman and Hirsch's oldest sion about someone's life, (but) giving police different stories Newman of Westiand, embraced agreed with Wyrybkowski. to do the right thing before it daughter lives with his parents it was hard to believe her story," for Allison's injuries and for her son, Kenneth, who is "Going to the scene of the was too late. The only thought in Westiand. said one juror, who declined to not seeking immediate medi• Allison's rather, and said she was crime helped," the woman said. that gets our family through

Unshaken faith Board brings pair back for second talk

BY TONY BRUSCATO STAFF WRITER

The Plymouth-Canton Board of Education is a step closer to finding a successor to Supt. Jim Ryan after deciding Tuesday night to bring back two of three candidates next week for a second interview and tour of the district. The two finalists are Paul Kadri, 42, the superintendent of the Neshaminy school district in Langhorne, Pa., which consists of9,200 stu• dents; and Craig Fiegel, 52, the superintendent A friend photographed a close-up of Dave and Jan uooie noraing of Evergreen Park Elementary School District hands during her hospital stay. The burns on Dave's hands are 124 in Evergreen Park, 111., which has 1,900 stu• clearly visible. dents. Fiegel will spend Monday in the district, with Kadri returning Tuesday. Despite losing worldly "I still have more questions for both of them," Trustee Steven Sneideman said. "But from what I know at this point, they have the potential to goods in explosion, couple do a great job here." Board President Judy Mardigian cautioned thankful to be alive there's still a lot left in the interview process. "We'll have a chance to know them better; but BY KURT KUBAN we still have a lot to do," Mardigian said. "We've STAFF WRITER got second interviews, reference checks to do and watch how they interact with the staff and The last thing Jan Goble remembers about the public. It's an exciting process and I'm looking morning of Nov. 19 is being in her second floor forward to it." bathroom and looking up and seeing the sky, Kadri calls himself the "hybrid" candidate along with something pink swirling in the air. because — unlike most superintendents — his "It was beautiful," she remembers thinking. background is mainly in finance, with virtually She didn't realize at the time that the pink she none in curriculum, making him more like the saw was actually insulation being blown into the CEO of the district. air after her home in the Fairways West subdivi• "That's probably a positive and a negative," sion exploded because of a natural gas leak. PHOTOS BY BILL BSESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Trustee Nancy Eggenberger said. "I can imagine there's some staff that's saying this guy has never Please see COUPLE, A4 Dave and Jan Goble at the home they are leasing in Canton until their home can be rebuilt. Please see BOARD, A3 Township still waiting for planning commissioner's resign

BY TIFFANY L. PARKS successor. patient with Johnson because the township appointed would Johnson lives in Glengarry anyone and simply wanted STAFF WRITER That's because Johnson, who she's had a death in her family. also have to fill Johnson's for• Village, one of three subdivi• clarification on the Temple's stepped down from the com• "I've not pushed it," Yack mer place on the Zoning Board sions surrounding the practices. Canton officials have mission in the wake of contro• said. "We will give her a little of Appeals. Temple's Cherry Hill Road If Johnson does not submit received no less than 25 let• versial comments she made longer, but at some point we Johnson, who had been on property. a formal resignation, Yack said ters of interest regarding at a Dec. 3 meeting regarding have got (to move forward)." the commission since 1980, The Temple is looking to officials could bring forth a the Planning Commission the proposed Hindu Temple Johnson could not be agreed to resign at Yack's expand its facility and move public hearing, but admitted seat vacated by longtime rebuild, has yet to formally reached for comment. request after she posed a ques• further from the roadway. that he doesn't want to take Commissioner Catherine resign. Yack said he is pleased with tion regarding public urination Johnson, who was critical of that route. Johnson. Yet officials have Township Supervisor Tom all of the interest in the posi• during the Hindu Temple's the Temple's past actions, has "No one wants to do that," been unable to appoint her Yack said officials have been tion and added that whomever hearing. said she never meant to offend he said.

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Homeless mom's story leads to job offers, place to live

BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER agreement with her new employer, Rush's story also led to a variety but said "it's a good job." She takes a of donations to the homeless shel• With a new job and a place she bus to and from work. ter, which is run by administrator will soon call home, Deborah Rush's Rush's family also will be moving Carol Eddy and her staff. Rush has life has changed dramatically since into a Redford home after a local asked other employers who called she shared her story about being family, stationed in the U.S. Navy in her to consider hiring some of the unemployed and living in a Wayne Virginia, saw the story. The family, other people who stay at the center. County homeless shelter with her which chose to remain anonymous, To reach the shelter, call (734) 721- three children, Chris, 8, Angela, 10, has asked that Rush only pay the 0590. and Sean, 13. utilities for the first six months at. "My only wish is that this good• "It's unbelievable," Rush said the home, which had been for sale. ness continues for the other resi• recently. "At my lowest point, with "This way she will have some time dents," Rush said. "They deserve the the way things are in the world, I to put her life together, save some very best as well." had no idea what would happen. It's money and take care of things with• Rush said she can't be thank• TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER good to know there is still human out the stress of worrying about ful enough to those who were Homeless mother Deborah Rush has a new job and will soon move into a house of her own kindness but there." paying rent," the family said in an touched by her story and who helped with her children, Chris, 8, (from left), Sean, 13, and Angela, 10. Rush, 44, had a swift response to e-mail to the Observer. her. That includes a company, her plight after her story appeared in Rush plans to move into the home Entertainment Express on Telegraph light show. whether she would ever be able to the Dec. 30 edition of the Observer. by the end of January. After six near Warren, that picked up her Rush already has made arrange• recapture her share of the American Potential employers started calling months, she will begin a rent-to-own family in a limo during the holidays ments for her children to continue dream. Due to the generosity of her that same day, and she started agreement with the family, which and took them to dinner and to see a attending their same schools in the strangers, she now smiles when she training Jan. 7 on a new job that has agreed to sell the house only for holiday light show in Hines Park. Inkster district after the family suggested a hopeful ending for this pays "a lot more" than the $10 an what they owe on it. "My children were just thrilled," moves. She didn't want to disrupt story. hour retail job she had lost before "We are simply two families try• Rush said. them in the middle of the school . "And they lived happily ever after," ending up at the Wayne County ing to help each other out during The company came back to the year. she said. Family Center in Westland. difficult times the best we can," the homeless shelter with a trolley and In December, Rush, a disheart• Rush had to sign a confidentiality family's statement said. took other residents to the same ened mother, had wondered aloud [email protected] 1(734) 953-2110

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BY HUGH GALLAGHER goals here in Michigan if we Senate Energy Committee, STAFF WRITER are going to attract those com• received a word of praise from panies here." the governor for his work on In her sixth annual State of Granholm said she is asking an energy bill making its way the State address Tuesday, Gov. the Legislature to set a goal of through the Senate. Jennifer Granholm told state 10 percent renewable electric "I knew it was coming. It legislators it was time to end energy by 2015 and 25 percent wasn't necessary, it was gra• the bipartisan bickering that by 2025. cious and it was appreciated," "angered" Michigan residents The governor said the Patterson said. during last year's bitter budget budget she will submit to He said the speech set the debates and to focus on four the Legislature next month right tone to move the energy key areas: jobs, health care, will contain $200 million in bill forward, although there public safety and education. additional cuts and reforms, are still differences of opinion "Last year, people wanted a $100 million deposh\in the on renewable energy. He said decisive action on jobs, on state's rainy day fund and, she. he would like to have the bill health care, on schools. What promised, to rousing applause, completed by March. He said they got was partisan rancor "every new initiative I'm pro• he was surprised by the com• over, a budget," she said. "So posing will be paid for, no new mitmentfrom th e two energy when we listen to the people fees and no new taxes." giants, but welcomed the news. of Michigan, well hear their She said her economic stimu• "The governor made a good anger. But we will also hear Gov. Jennifer Granholm presents the lus package would be "made speech. It was gracious, inclu• their hopes for this great state." State of the State address. possible by refinancing and ; sive," Patterson said. "There Granholm offered some lower interest rates —• not new were a couple points where I ambitious ideas in these areas ing rigor, relevance and rela• taxes." wasn't standing and cheer• and emphasized her continued tionships. The governor suggested ing, but as she went up on the Gov. Jennifer Granholm outlined initiatives for Michigan during her sixth support for making Michigan H A bill to raise the school reforms in the Corrections rostrum I was the last senator State of the State Address Tuesday night. Applauding in the background a leader in alternative energy. dropout age to 18. Department and streamlin• there and I said good luck and is House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford, and standing in the center She said bills were already in • Full-day kindergarten ing dealings with the business when she came back I said background is Lt. Gov. John Cherry. the process that show strong • Increased funding for K-12 community to cut through red good job." bipartisan support and she and early childhood education. tape. State Rep. Marc Corriveau, in the state of Michigan, we're Southfield, said he thought the specifically named legislators • Expanding the No Worker Speaker of the House Andy D-Northville, said follow-, going to regret the opportunity speech was Granholm's best from both parties who are Left Behind Program to pro• Dillon, D-Redford, said the ing the speech that the state we had. That excites me." State of the State. working together toward com• vide college educations to up to governor "hit all the right couldn't go back to the resi• . State Rep. Phil LaJoy,R~ "She is a visionary and has mon goals. 100,000 displaced workers. themes" in her speech. dents of Michigan for more Canton, said thefocus wa s lost some good ideas, especially in Key proposals included: The governor announced "It set the right tone for taxes. last year in the debates over tax alternative energy, which will • The Michigan Job that Consumers Energy and Michigan," Dillon said at a "I hope we can get down to increases and budget debates. take off in a bipartisan fash• Creation Tax Credit, a one• DTE were committed to jointly brief press'conference follow• business and address some of "It is a new year and I look ion," he said. time offer for businesses in the investing up to $6 billion in ing the speech. the things she talked about and forward to working together Condino said the residents 50 fastest growing industries Michigan, much of it to build He said he supported the call put what happened last year in a bipartisan fashion for the of Michigan want government in the country to cut or elimi• wind turbines and wind farms for bipartisan action. behind us," he said. best interests of the people officials to work together. nate their taxes for coming to on the passage of a comprehen• "The biggest challenge in the Corriveau said he was of Michigan," LaJoy said in a "The governor said it, the or staying in Michigan. sive energy bill. She said this state is diversifying the state's intrigued by Granholm's focus press release. electorate is mad, mad as hell • A Michigan Invests Fund, would create 17,000 jobs in the economy," he said. "It's not on alternative energy. "There is hope for 2008 -1 and they don't want to take a fund of about $300 million state. going to happen without capi• "That's something I've applaud the creation of the gov• it anymore," he said. "It's a from the Michigan pension "Alternative energy compa• tal, without a good educational learned quite a bit about in the ernment reform commissions challenge to all of us to work fund and other funds to invest nies have watched closely as 25 system and it's not going to last 13 months and as she said to improve and fix the ineffi• together. If we get a third done in young businesses. other states have set aggres• happen without a government we are in a unique position to ciencies in government, hope• of what the governor asked us • A 21st Century Schools sive goalsfor thei r alternative that works well with business." benefit on that," he said. "But fully saving the state billions of to do tonight, it will go a lot Fund to support up to 100 energy use," she said. "We have State Sen. Bruce Patterson, we have to get out in front. If at dollars in the long run." farther than we did last year, so smaller high schools emphasiz- to meet and beat other states' R-Canton„ chairman of the some point all those jobs aren't State Rep. Paul Condino, D- I'm hopeful."

box thinker and innovator." Moorestown, N.J., in 2003. intendent experience in a small• second interview has been LIKE NUMBERS? BOARD Board members expressed Trustees agreed Fiegel came er, elementary-only school dis• scheduled for 7 p.m. each eve• there are a pile FROM PAGE A1 concerns Kadri might "make to the interview well prepared trict and how that will translate ning at the E. J. McCIendon • change for the sake of change" with knowledge of Plymouth- to success in Plymouth-Canton; Educational Center, 454 S. of them in and want to know more Canton. his lack of experience in strate• Harvey, in Plymouth. been in the classroom, does lie about how he would control "I liked his financial back• gic planning; and development If either or both candidates JPOBTSsectio, n really understand what's going the budget. They also plan to ground ... the meticulous way initiatives. remain as finalists after next on." ask Kadri to elaborate about he talked about dealing with Both candidates will spend a week's visits, the board plans "He probably wouldn't problems with his current his board you can tell he com• full day in the district meeting to make a hiring decision at a have any prejudices on which school board, which led both municates well with them," with administrators, princi• Feb. 19 meeting. That will be way we should be educat• sides to conclude Kadri should Trustee Dianne Gonzalez said. pals and union leaders and followed by a visit to the final• ing our children, working seek another position; as well "It sounds like the students in visiting schools and teachers. ist's current district by school with our experts to make as Kadri's failure to disclose his district had a higher level The public is invited to meet board members. sure we're doing it the right the lawsuit by a female stu• of achievement after he went with the candidates at 4 p.m. way," Sneideman said. "I felt dent with an immune defi• there." both Monday and Tuesday at [email protected] _ he knew his stuff in terms of ciency who won the right to Among the concerns the Plymouth High School/The (734) 459-2700 . : what's going on in the world become valedictorian while board is expected to discuss of education today. I think he he was superintendent in with Fiegel include his super- would be the most out-of-the-

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BY HUGH GALLAGHER Attorney General Cox has health insurance based on STAFF WRITER opposed the legislation for sev• where they live. eral reasons. • Eliminate the role of the Legislation to reform medi• According to Cox, the legisla• attorney general to argue cal insurance laws in Michigan tion would: against rate hikes and elimi• has set off a fierce battle • Force seniors and sicker nate the ability of the Office between Blue Cross Blue Shield citizens to pay more than cur• of Financial and Insurance of Michigan and commercial rent law by eliminating the Services to set rates. insurance carriers. community rating. "Every change in this pack• Hearings began last week in • Allow Blue Cross to charge age of bills in aimed at increas• the Michigan Senate on four new customers with serious ill• ing profits for a benevolent bills that were quickly approved nesses up to 250 percent more, charity that is already making in October in the state House without challenge. record profits now," Cox said (HBs 5282-5285) by a biparti• • Double the time available in a press release issued in san vote. to deny coverage for pre-exist• December. "And the people, The four bills are designed ing illnesses, up to 12 months especially the old, sick and to reduce risk on individual from the current six months. most vulnerable, will pay more health care policies for the non• • Triple the margins Blue or lose insurance coverage. profit, state-regulated Blue Cross can keep from every pre• This is not about improving the Cross/Blue Shield. mium dollar. quality of health care. These QUALITY FURNITURE-GREAT PRICES changes promote profits over The bills would: • Enable Blue Cross to raise 32104 Plymouth Rd. • Livonia • Create a high-risk pool rates without consideration of people." FAMILY or guaranteed-access plan their surplus. The Blue Cross's Cook said for those denied coverage, to • Allow Blue Cross to FURNITURE Located Next to Bill Brown Ford spread some of the losses across charge individuals more for Please see INSURERS, A9 all health care insurers in the state. Blue Cross is mandated by law to be an insurer of last resort. • Allow Blue Cross to replace "community rating" with rate bands, which would allow the insurer to set different rates based on age, place of residence and other factors. • Set a loss ratio of 70 per• cent, meaning an insurer must spend 70 cents of each dollar collected on health care. • Set limits on renewal rate increases. • Allow Blue Cross Blue Shield for-profit subsidiaries to sell other kinds of insurance (their largest subsidiary, The Accident Fund of America is restricted to selling worker's compensation insurance).

STRONG OPPOSITION The bills have drawn strong opposition from commercial carriers, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, the UAW, AARP, the Consumer's Union and others. Commercial carri• ers have organized the Coalition OF NEW ITEMS for Access and Aflbrdability in Michigan to lobby against the ADDED legislation. Mark Cook, Blue Cross Blue Shield vice president of gov• ernmental affairs, argues that the nonprofit Blue Cross is at a sfivere d^sadsantage.as^n insurer of last resort at a time when the individual insurance market is growing. The indi• vidual insurance market repre• sents 6 percent of those insured in Michigan but is expected to grow as more employers drop insurance benefits and more people retire without company insurance. "It's a small but growing part of the marketplace and there are some regulatory challenges to that marketplace," Cook said at a meeting last week with Observer Eccentric editors. "Right now we have Blue Cross, who is a community-rated carrier pre• dominantly, alongside commer• cial carriers who are virtually unregulated in the commercial and more on original prices when you take an marketplace." He said commercial insurers are able to "cherry-pick" healthy customers by having potential customers fill out health ques• tionnaires to find out if they're 60% off healthy. Commercial insurers can deny coverage but Blue Cross must accept anyone who is permanently reduced fall and winter willing to pay their rates, which are regulated by the state's apparel, accessories and footwear insurance commissioner. Cook said the law requires insurers to renew anyone who develops a condition but doesn't limit rate increases. He said that often drives customers to Blue Cross. "We lose money in that mar• ketplace," Cook said. "We've been able to sustain those losses. It could grow to 15-25 percent of the marketplace. We lost $145 million last year in the indi• vidual market for those types of policies." ook for the yellow signs IN THE HIGH-RISK POOL Blue Cross, which issues 60- throughout the store! 70 percent of all health insur• ance policies in the state, is sup• porting a high-risk pool model used in 34 other states. White supplies last. No price adjustments for previously purchased clearance merchandise. [17370A] "What happens is someone applies for insurance and they are rejected by another car• rier. They would qualify under . • *. . . , the high-risk pool," Cook said. "Premiums are capped for those folks. The high-risk pool is a money loser." Insurance carriers are PARISIAN assessed for the loss based on their market share. Cook said COME'TO THE RIGHT PLACE under the proposed legisla• tion, Blue Cross would assume administrative cost and up to 35 Plus, look for our percent of claims losses above the minimum 70 percent loss Two Day Sale insert A. if. ratio. in today's newspaper! (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday. January 31.2008 | BELIEFS AND VALUES I www.hometownlife.com

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If you want to submit an item for 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6, Mid• Presented by Bread for the World, Feb. 17, in Bixman Hall at St. Aidan ' Cost is $6. Call (313) 534-7730, Worship Service the religion calendar, fax it to week Wednesday-Lenten Services a Christian non-partisan hunger Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Thrift store 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class (734) 591-7279 or write: Religion 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13,20,27, March 5 and legislation organization, 9 a.m. to Rd., north of Six Mile, Livonia. Pre- Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m„ Children's Sunday School Calendar, Observer Newspapers, 12, Holy week services 10 a.m. Palm 12:30 p.m: Saturday, Feb. 9, at Good registration reguested, call (734) Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. during worship at 10:30 a.m., at 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Sunday, March 16; 7:30 p.m. Maundy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 814 North 425-5950. No charge. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 Deadline for an announcement to Thursday, March 20; Good Friday Campbell, Royal Oak. For informa• Single Place Ministry Six Mile-, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For appear in the Thursday edition is (March 21) Reflections on the Passion tion, call (734) 487-9058, send e-mail Divorce recovery workshop contin• Tai Chi class more information, call (313) 278-5755. noon Monday. 12:30-2 p.m., Tenebrae Service at to [email protected] or visit ues to Feb. 21, at First Presbyterian Orchard United Methodist Church Worship 7:30 p.m.; Easter Vigil 7:30-9 p.m. www.breadmichigan.org. No charge. Church, Emeritus Room, 200 E. Main, (30450 Farmington Rd., Farmington Sundays: 10 a:m. Worship Service FEBRUARY Saturday, March 22, and 8:30 a.m. During an offering of Letters, Northville. Topics include network- Hills) is hosting a Tai Chi Class by with nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School Heart workshop and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 23, individuals and congregations are ing/midlife crisis, stage of grief, put• Sam Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This for tots through high school and Living a Heart Centered Life work• at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran asked not to donate funds, but write ting your "ex" in focus, legal aspects meditative form of Martial Arts is Adult Faith Forum at Holy Cross shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. Church, 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. For Congress on specific hunger-fighting of divorce (includes pot luck dinner), great for reducing stress and is Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), 2, at Unity Church of Ann Arbor; 4599 information, call (734) 427-1414; • legislation. spiritual help and forgiveness, help• great for over-all health memory and 30650 Six Mile, Livonia: Call (734) Carpenter Road. Learn how to over• Weekly worship services 10 a.m. Widowed Friends ing children through divorce, and balance. Everyone'is welcome from 427-1414 or visit www.holycrosslivo- come the negative emotions that can Sundays with nursery, Adult Learning Italian buffet dinner, conversation relationships old and new. Cost $35, beginning to experienced partici• nia.org. Visitors welcome. cause heart disease. Dr. Kirk Laman, and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. No 6 and cards for widowed men and includes book, Growing through pants at any time. Classes began 7- Sunday worship . board certified cardiologist, author, p.m. Sunday services during Lent or women of all ages Wednesday, Feb. Divorce. Scholarships available. 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14, and continue every The early service for the Anglican trainer, and assistant Professor of Easter Sunday. AH are welcome. 13, at Corsi's Italian Restaurant, Chiidcare available for toddlers Monday thereafter. Cost per class Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at Medicine Michigan State University. Lenten services Seven Mile near Inkster, Livonia. through grade six. To register, call depends on number of participants. Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west For cost and to register, call (734) Noon and 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Social time from 5 p.m., dinner (248)349-0911. For information or to reserve your of Farmington Road and next to 434-8545. Feb. 6,13,20, and 27, and March 5 and at 6 p.m. followed by social time Clothing bank space, call (248) 701-1587 or (248) Stevenson High School, Livonia. The Single Place Ministry 12, at Immanue! Lutheran Church, and music until 9:30 p.m. Cost $15, Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing 626-3620. Visit www.orchardumc.org 10 a.m. service (with Sunday School) Upcoming activities include a 27035 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn includes buffet. Send payment by Bank is open 10 a.m. to noon for updates. will continue to be at the Livonia Superbowl House Party Sunday, Heights. The Pulpit Theme is The Feb. 9. For information, call Chet Saturday, Feb. 23, and the fourth Living Water series YMCA at 14255 Stark Road, between Feb. 3. Single Place Ministry meets Places of Passion. Holy Week services at (734) 459-4316 or Gloria at (313) Saturday of every month, at the Mark McGilvrey leads a 10-week video Lyndon and the I-96 service drive. Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for social 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday, March 16 . 381-4187. church, 8775 Ronda Drive, souih of series called H20 starting 6:30 p.m. Worship service time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 p.m. with Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. Maundy Court of St. Brigid Joy, between Haggerty and Lilley. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday program, at First Presbyterian Thursday, March 20; noon and 7:30. Scholarship Program sponsored Free clothing for men, women and of Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Church, 200 East Main Stre%t, p.m. Good Friday, March 21 and Easter by the Ladies Ancient Order of children. For more information, Call (734) 464-6722. The group is Sunday School during worship, Youth Northville. Call (248) 349-0911 or visit Sunday, March 23. Hibernians, Rose Kennedy Division, call (734) 404-2480 or visit www. open to men and women who would Group 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for www.singleplace.org. Cost is $5 per Prince of Peace Church will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at CantonCF.org. like to review the basic teachings of Grown-ups 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity person. Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., the AOH Hall, 24242 Grand River, Lenten symposium Jesus who claimed to be living, water. Church of Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For Pancake Supper every Wednesday at the church,' Detroit. Educational scholarships will Saturday, Feb. 23, at St. Cyril and It is also intended for those who have information, call (734)425-2800. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew's Walnut Lake Road and Green, West be awarded to the winner and her . Methodius Catholic Church, 41233 never made a commitment to Jesus. F.I.R.E. ministries Episcopal Church presents its Shrove Bloomfield. Recovery, Inc., is an court. Eligible for the program are Ryan, Sterling Heights. Featured Couple prayer series With theme scripture. He shall bap• Tuesday All You Can Eat Pancake international, non-profit, self-help girls, ages 17-22, who are Irish and speaker is the Rev. Monsignor St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh, tize you with the Holy Ghost and Supper 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5, at 16360 community based service organiza• Catholic. For application and more Charles Mangan of the Vatican's Livonia, is offering a life-chang• with fire (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Hubbard, between Five Mile and Six tion that helps people with nervous information, call Maureen Kelly at Congregation for Institutes of ing Couple Prayer Series (www. Livonia at Living Water Church, 11663 Mile, Livonia. $4 adults,-$1 children and emotional disorders reduce their (734) 632-0334 or visit www.detroiii- Consecrated Life and Societies of coupleprayer.org) for married or Areola in the Inkster and Plymouth under age 12, $10 families (H adults suffering and improve their quality rish.org. Deadline for application is Apostolic Life. Cost is $40 advance engaged couple, began 7-9 p.m. roads area at 7 p.m. Fridays under and children under 12). Tickets avail• of life. Call Martha Paul at (248) 682- Friday, Feb. 9. ($45 at door), $20 students, free for Friday, Jan. 4, in the Activity Center the leadership of Luke Willis. F.I.R.E. able at the door. 9362 or e-mail her at marthapaul@ • Christian comedian seminarians. All speakers also attend Hall. Couples who pray together daily Ministries. For more information, call Ash Wednesday services sbcglobal.net. Ed Thompson (www.edthompsonlive. the youth symposium (cost $15 for have a divorce rate of less than 1 (734)425-6360. The Anglican Church of Livonia and Lenten fish dinners com), 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at ages 12-17). Registration begins at divorce in every 1000 marriages. For New worship schedule Trinity Church will hold joint services St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 7 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m. registration information, call Mary Regular church service 10 a.m. at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. • Livonia invites everyone to it's All 14175 Farmington Road, north of 1-96 For more information, visit www. Ellen at (734)464-4435. Sundays with Communion and 6, at Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, You Can Eat Lenten Fish Dinners, (Schoolcraft service drive), Livonia. holytrinityapostolate.com, send e: ENDOW Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all west of Farmington Road, Livonia. A beginning 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 Call (734) 522-6830. mail to [email protected] or St. Michael the Archangel Parish ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross freewill offering will be collected for and continuing Feb. 15,22,29; and Curt Collins concert call Shirley at (313) 277-8905, Jerene . of Livonia hosts two different ses• Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), • local pregnancy centers. March 7 and 14, in the cafeteria of Top 20 Christian Music performer (248) 625-2461 or Bonnie (586) 781- sions of the Archdiocese of Detroit's 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) Lenten services St. Michael School, 11441 Hubbard, Curt Collins will be performing 4 p.m. 8523. Registration form must be ENDOW program, a continuing 427-1414. All visitors welcome. Visit Start on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6 at south of Plymouth Rd. Livonia. The Sunday, Feb. 10, at St. John Lutheran received by Feb. 20. women's study group focused on www.holycrosslivonia.org. 7:30 p.m. in the chapel and continue dinners feature a choice of hand- Church 23225 Gill., two blocks west Men's retreat the dignity of women of all ages and Sunday worship every Wednesday through March 13] dipped fried or baked cod along with- of downtown Farmington. Admission Feb. 29 to March 2, at St. Paul of the faiths. Based on Pope John Paul ll's 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, at St. James Presbyterian Church, a large assortment of side dishes and is free. A Love Offering will be taken. Cross Retreat Center, Outer Drive Letter to Women, the group meets 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, (313) beverages. Cost is $8 adults, $4 for Call (248)474-0584. and I-96. Single rooms, own bath, all 9:30 a.m. Thursdays (began Jan. Wednesday Bible Study, at Good 534-7730. Maundy Thursday service children ages 3-11, free for age 3 andTh e Catholic Marriage FAQ meals. Cost is approximately $125. 10). The second session is called Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 N. will be 7:30 p.m. March 20, the Easter under. Carryout orders available at Deacon William Meahan presents the Call Ruben at (734) 261-5321 for Different Times, Abiding Dignity Wayne Rd. at Hunter, Westland. For Worship Service at 10 a.m. March 23 $7 each. For information, call (734) things you thought you knew but appointment. and deals with a woman's inher• information, call (734) 721-0800. in the sanctuary. 261-1455, Ext. 200. didn't, things you didn't think you ent dignity at ail stages of her life Worship services Lenten services Hunger workshop knew but, 10:45 a.m. to.noon Sunday, UPCOMING from 0 to 100. The group meets 9:30 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol• VBS summer ministries a.m. Tuesdays (began Jan. 8). Both lowed by a fellowship/coffee time, The International Christian Education groups meet in the convent base• at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Association presents its 42nd ment meeting room. Women of all Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, preview 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ages and faiths welcome.'There is between Newburgh and Wayne March 1, at Ward Church, Six Mile and a $60 charge for materials, but no . roads, Livonia. Church school for Haggerty, Northville. Get a head start woman will be turned away because • children and adults begins at 9 a.m. . on your church's summer program by of inability to pay. Register by calling Sunday. Vespers are celebrated 5 viewing exhibits and demonstrations (734)261-1455, Ext. 207 or online at p.m. Saturdays. Visitors are always from national publishers, attend 4 of www.endowonline.com. St. Michael's welcome. For more information, call 20 workshops on organizing, plan• complex is at 11441 Hubbard, south of (248)476-3432 (church), (248)477- ning and administering summer pro• Plymouth Rd., Livonia. 4712 (rectory) or Web site at www. grams, also make and take puppetry ENDOW orthodoxlivonia.org. 1-800-579-7355 • fax: 734-953-2232 and teaching techniques, morning Educating on the Nature and , Pancake breakfasts refreshments and lunch included in e-mail: [email protected] Dignity of Women sessions 7-9 p.m. The Ushers'Club of St. Michael the registration fee. The event is non- Thursdays, to March 6, (explores Archangel Parish in Livonia continue - denominational and open to the pub• Pope John Paul ll's Mulieris their 30-year tradition of all-you- lic. Call (248) 557-5526 or visit www. Dignitatem-On the Dignity and can-eat pancake breakfasts on the HENRY A, BERNS DOUGLAS D. VOGAN iceaonline.org. Vocation of Women), in Bixmal Hall third Sunday of each month from Age 72. Farmington Hills. ML passed January 28. 2008. age 80. Beloved January 26, 2008. Thayer-Rock husband of Shirley. Dear father of Sisters in Christ church building at St. Aidan Catholic 8:30 a.m. to noon. The breakfasts Funeral Home, Farmington, MI Lynn (Lee) Moore, Mary Sanders & Women's conference 8:30 a.m. to 4 Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., are served in the school cafeteria son, Paul (deceased). Brother of Edna p.m. Saturday, April 19, at St. James Livonia. Second session begins 7-9 at 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Heck and Joyce Newton. Grandfather Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six p.m. Mondays, Jan. 14, to March 3, • Road. Adults, $5; children ages 4-11, of eight; Great-Grandfather of nine. Mile, east of Beech Daly, Redford. Instate Saturday 12 Noon until 1 pm (explores Pope John Paul ll's Letter $3; children under age 3, free; and service at St. Matthew Lutheran Cost is $40 pre-conference registra• to Women), in conference room in family (2 adults and ail children), $15. Church, 5885 Venoy, Westland. Family tion, $50 at door. Call (313) 534-7730. parish office. Registration reguired Everyone is welcome. will receive friends Thursday 5-9 pm This is an interdenominational for both sessions. $60 for materials Men's breakfast and Friday 12-9 pm at the Uht Funeral conference to help women connect for each session. Contact Michele Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland, their Christian life to one another. ERNEST E. SAUTER MI.. Memorials would be appreciated Schmidt at (734) 367-0353 or send e- and more when you come to the to the Josephine Ford Cancer Center or Speakers are Brenda Josee who's mail to [email protected]. Men's Breakfast at 8a.m. on the Age 87, of Farmington Hills. January American Cancer Society. Please visit been active in Christian publishing 25 26, 2008. A proud Coast Guard Grief support group first Saturday of every month at and post a tribute at: years, and Nancy Moser who's pub• Veteran of World War II in the Pacific Offered by Romulus Wesleyan Church The Senate Restaurant, located off www.uhtfhcom lished 17 inspirational novels. Theater, and the Korean Conflict. Haggerty Road between Five Mile Retiredfrom Michiga n Bell Telephone and Hospice of Michigan for 13 weeks began 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the and Six Mile in Northville. All men SCOTT WEILER LOVE Co. after 41 years of service and Director Emeritus and Board of ONGOING church, 37300 Goddard.and 6:30 are invited for fellowship and food. Age 54, died on Tuesday, January 22, Director Member of the Farmington May You Reformed Protestant services p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, continues to Sponsored by Riverside Park Church 2008. He was born on May 22, 1953Communit to y Library for 40 years. R. Robert Love and L. Jean Weiler. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 65 Find Continue Sundays at 3:30 p.m. The March 16-and March 20, respectively, of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call Originally from Franklin, MI, he and years. Loving father of Eric Sauter doctrines and teachings of Reformed at the Romulus Public Library on (734)464-0990. his family moved to Macclenny, FL (Beth Olanoff). Cherished grandfather Comfort in Protestantism will be preached at the Wayne Road at Goddard. For informa• MOPS meetings three years ago. He was the Branch of Molly Rebecca Sauter and Aaron worship services of the Free Church of tion, call (734) 941-1511, (734)942- The Hosamta-Tabor Mothers of Manager at H.D. Supply in Richard Sauter. Dear brother of Arden family Jacksonville, FL and an avid supporterPierso n and Lois Ann Parker. Scotland (Continuing). A new preach• 7589 or visit www.griefshare.org. Preschoolers (MOPS) group began of the Baker County Girls Softball Memorial Service Friday 10 a.m. at .Friends? ing station has been established at Day of service meeting this fall at a new time at League. Scott was graduated from First Presbyterian Church of Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, Beginning in January, a Day of the Lutheran church, 9600 Leverne, Ohio University with a Bachelor of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd., corner of Ridge Road, Canton. The Rev. Service and Spirituality will be Redford. Meetings continue the first Arts Degree in Business and Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Marketing. He also played basketball Memorial Visitation Thursday 2-7 Sean Humby will preach each Sunday. made available by the Capuchin and third Thursdays of the month and golf for the university and For more information, call Margaret Soup Kitchen and the Solanus Casey at 9:30 a.m. Join in for teaching, p.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL P^OBITUARY^ remained an avid golfer throughout hisHOME , 33603 Grand River Ave., Waldecker at (313) 530-6170, visit www. Center. The purpose of the day is to discussion, creative projects and

life. He was devoted to his family and 1 1 downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of POLICY westminsterconfession.org, or e-mail serve, to meet, and to have one's presentations. For more information, loved by all who knew him. He is preFarmingto• n Rd.). Memorial tributes deceased by his brother Keith Love. may be made to the Farmington Thefirst five "billed " lines of an Humby at [email protected]. faith grow. The day allows groups call (248) 470-5202 or send e-mail to Family members include his wife of 15Communit y Library, 32737 W. 12 obituary are published at no cost. Church offerings to help at the Capuchin-Services [email protected]. years, Karen Love of Macclenny, FL; Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. All additional lines will be Riverside Park Church of God, Center and dine with guests at the Bible studies his children: Lindsey Jean Love and www.thayer-rock.com charged at $4 per line. You may Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., Capuchin Soup Kitchen. A tour of the Regular Bible Study program contin• Lia Nicole Love of Macclenny, FL; place a picture of your loved one parents Robert and Jean Love of Novi, Wednesday bible classes (child Earth Works urban garden, which ues at 7 p.m. on the first and third MI; and brother Craig (Julie) Love. for an additional cost of only $6. Symbolic emblems may be through adult) at 7 p.m. Youth out• provides six tons of produce each Thursdays of the month, focus is on Memorial services will be held on St. Paul's Letters to the Romans, at Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 2:00pm included at no cost (example: ings held monthly, The senior group season, will also be made available. at First Baptist Church of Glen St. American . Flags, religious (age 50 plus) has lunch together ' The day concludes with a self-guided St. Michael's Catholic Church on the Mary with Pastor Randy Williams offi• symbols, etc.) every month. The men get together tour of the Solanus Casey Center, a corner of Plymouth and Hubbard ciating. In lieu of flowers the family for breakfast the first Saturday spirituality center dedicated to the roads, Livonia. To register, call (734) requests donations be made in Scott's honor to Baker County Girls Softball Deadlines: of the month plus we offer choir Capuchin friar who is credited with 261-1445, Ext. 200. MOPS groups Foundation - Mercantile Bank of Glen Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday practice for all singers. Al! visitors miraculous cures and valued for his St. Mary, FL. Arrangements are under Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday welcome. The church is at 11771 Mwse and compassionate counsel. Mothers of Preschoolers meets on the care and direction of V. TODD Newburgh at Plymouth Road, Livonia. The minimum age is 7th grade and the first and third Friday mornings or FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES Obituaries received after these deadlines (904) 259-5700. You may share mem• will be placed in the next available issue. Call (734) 464-0990 for details. ' the maximum size of the grctup is 30. •first and third Wednesday evenings ories and condolences at: IRENE SUSZYLO Church services The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy www.vtoddferreira.com . Age 88, of Westland, MI. Passed away e-mail your obit to Want a unique church experience? at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch -Road, Canton. For information, call January 29,2008. Beloved wife of the. [email protected] Join in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. included. For information, send e- (734) 455-0022, Ext. 4, or send e-mail late Bronislaw. Loving mother of or fax to: for a service.that will lift your entire mail to [email protected]. [email protected]. Diane (Richard) Marisnick,'Kenneth PHYLLIS S. PETERSON Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson family, but be prepared for what To learn more about the Capuchin SoupLOGO S Youth Club Died January 28, 2008, age 78. Lince, Peggy Stanley, Cindy Suszylo, and Bron (Anita) Suszylo. Dear 734-953-2232 will happen after just one service Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit.org. Calling all youth grades four-12 Beloved wife of the late Steve. Dear' For more information call; mother of Lynn (Chuck) Route and grandmother of 11 and great-grand• at Riverside Park Church of God, New schedule to join the LOGOS Youth Club at John (Cindy) Peterson. Grandmother mother of 16. Visitation Thursday 2- Charolette Wilson 11771 Newburgh (corner of Plymouth 9 a.m. Sunday school for ail ages and Northville First United Methodist of David, Andrew (A.J.), Ashley, 9pm at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 734-953-2070 Church. Recreation, dinner, Bible N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn Road), Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service Stephen, Adam, Ian and Emily. or Liz Keiser for information. with Communion and nursery, at Holy study and music Wednesdays, 5:15- Memorial services at Rosedale Ford and Cherry Hill). Funeral service 734-953-2067 Friday (time pending) at the funeral Thursday fellowship dinner Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church 8:15 p.m. began Wednesday, Sept. 26. Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 . or toll free home. Interment Cadillac Memorial Ail are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. All For information or registration, visit Hubbard at W. Chicago in Livonia, on 866-818-7653 J Saturday, February 2nd at 12 noon. Gardens-West. To view obituary and catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan visitors welcome. For more informa• www.fumcnorthville.org or call (248) Share a memory at: share memories log on to: ask for Char or Liz Jffl www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian tion, call (734) 427-1414 or visit www. 349-1144. www.mannsfuneralhome.com OE08518962 <£>JMI Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. holycrosslivonia.org. Please see RELIGION, A7 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 31,2008 www.hometownllfe.com BELIEFS AND VALUES (*) A7

Sacrament Monastery on the Beginnings United Methodist Church of Our Saviour, 29425 (contemporary), at Grace Lutheran during Celebrate Recovery is free RELIGION northwest corner of 13 Mile and Church, 16175 Delaware, corner of Annapolis, Westland. Sunday School Church, 46001 Warren, between and available by calling (248) 374- FROM PAGE A6 Middlebelt in Farmington Hilis. Focus Puritan, Redford. Please join in as for children. For information, call Canton Center and Beck, Canton. For 7400. For information, visit www. of study is Romans. Come once or participants start day with prayer. (734)728-3440. more information, call (734) 637- celebraterecovery.com and www. HeartCry more often. Cali (248) 626-8253 for Call (313)255-6330. Sunday worship 8160. Sunday school and Adult Bible wardchurch.org/ceiebrate. The support group provides hope more information. J.OX meeting 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Study at 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Sunday service and help for mothers of prodigals Fellowship Dinners The J.OX Builders (Just Older Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. series: Heaven Can't Wait. All are welcome to attend worship at 7 p.m. on the second, fourth and 6 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner catered by Youth, ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. . For information, call (734) 728-3440. Worship services service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the fifth Wednesdays of each month, at The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro. $6. the third Thursday of the month Sunday services Praise and worship 10 a.m. Sunday, sanctuary at St. Paul's Presbyterian Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy At St. James Presbyterian Church, for lunch, fellowship and fun, at Pastor Dan Strength leads services at Westwood Community Church, Church, 27475 Five Mile, one block Road, Canton. The group is using the 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Call Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 at Living Water Church (Pentecostal 6500 Wayne Road and Hunter, . west of Inkster, Livonia. For more book, The Hope of a Homecoming, (313)534-7730. Newburgh at Plymouth roads, Church of God), 11663 Areola, one Westland. Contemporary music information, call (734) 422-1470. by O'Rourke and Sauer ($12). For Thrift Shop Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. All " block west of Inkster Road on and casual dress. Children church Worship service information or to register, call (734) 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. are welcome to join in. There is no Plymouth Road. Sunday School is 10 and nursery. Call (734) 254-0093. At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New 455-0022, Ext. 4. Saturdays at St. James Presbyterian charge, although organizers ask a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Doughnuts and coffee served. Beginnings United Methodist Church, Women of the word Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, that you bring a luncheon dish to Bibie study 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call Celebrate Recovery 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Redford. Bible study meets 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 Registration share. (734) 425-6360. Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Congregation is hearing lessons from p.m. Tuesdays, at Calvary Baptist Christ Our Savior Lutheran Early Higher Rock Cafe Farmington Women Aglow Church in Northvilie launches I Peter. Call (313) 255-6330. Church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. . Childhood Center is now taking Second and fourth Friday of the Meets the second Monday of each Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-cen• Adult literacy classes Choose from Covenant, a Precept registrations for the fall program month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live month 7-9:30 p.m. at the Longacre tered recovery program helping ; Adult and English as a Second Upon Precept class, or The Truth at 14175 Farmington Road, north of bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by House on Farmington road between men and women find freedom from . Language literacy classes are avail• Project (new from Focus on the 1-96, Livonia. It is open from 7 a.m. Salvation Army of Wayne/Westland, 10 Mile and 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. hurts, habits and hang-ups (addic• able for those wishing to improve Family). To register, cali (734) 455- to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Loving and 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call Vikki tive and compulsive behaviors), reading, writing and English conver• 0022, Ext. 4 or visit www.vchurches. caring programs are offered for Avenue and Palmer. For information, for more information at (248) 497- meets every Friday for 6 p.m. dinner sational skills. Opento age 18 and com/cbcwomen. toddler, preschool, pre-K, and child call (734) 722-3660 or visit www.tsa. 7755. A Christian women's group. (optional), 7 p.m. praise and wor• over. Trained tutors available for Bible study care. Call (734) 513-8413. higherrockcafe.4t.com.. Worship services ship, 8 p.m. small group discussion, day or evening. For information, call Get a new life, study Scripture Morning prayers Worship service Sunday worship services are at 8 9 p.m. Solid Rock Cafe (optional Merriman Road Baptist Church in 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Blessed 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, at New 10 a.m. Sundays, at The Lutheran a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. coffee and desserts). Child care Garden City at (734) 421-0472.

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33640 Michigan Ave. * Wayne, MI C larencevllle United Methodist Itedford Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church (Between Wayne Rd. & Merriman Rd.) I* •0300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia > blocks (734) 728-2180 248-474-3444 UniiiJd Mgtnodisl South of ,h,l Ph 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of 1-96 CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor Pastor Beth Librande Worship Service 9:30 AM '313437,3170 734-522-6830 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sch. Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 pjn Sunday School 1 l:OOAM Sunday Worship 7:30 am. and 10:45 urn. * Sunday School 9:30 a m. 11:00 - Con temp. Family Worship Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class Wednesday frost Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children, Youth and Adult Bible Study T«W:30 p.m. Nursery Provided www.redfordaidersqate.oro 1:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 "More than Sunday Services' ! EV AM,FlIC \L NEWBURG UNITED Making disciples who share the iove of Jesus Christ ( MHO! K Worship Services Pastors: Robert F. Bayer and A.nttiony M. Creeden COVENANI 9:00 fie 11:15 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH 1 Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs • Excellent Music Ministries "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" • Small Groups For Every Age ST. ANNE'S ROMAN 36500 Ann Arbor Trail GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR FAITH COVENANT • Outreach Opportunities CATHOLIC CHURCH Paston between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL CHURCH Immemorial Latin Mass Dr. John Qrenfeil HI 734-422-0149 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DAL' 9600 Leveme • So. Redford • 313-937-2424 Approved by Pope §L Pius V in 1570 Associate Paston Rev. David Wichert 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills 313-532-2266 REDFORD Tl "Vacancy Pastor - Rev. Carl Rockrohr" St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 Worship Service (248) 661-9191 Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 23310 Joy Road • RedfonL Midiigan United Methodist Church and 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121 Sunday Worship of Plymouth Sunday School 8:30 i 11:00 a.m. Mass Schedule: and Children's Church 4-5201 North Territorial Koad Sunday School Education Hour 9:45 ajn. 9:15 a.m.& 11:00 a.m. Christian School First Fri. 7:00 p.m. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary iUesi <>! SNdclon Roadl 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. First Sat llKW sum. (734) 453-5280 Rev. Marsha M. Woolley Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade Sun. Masses 7:30 & 10*10 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Traditional 1 For more information caii Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass www.pfumc.org Visit our website: www.newburgumc.org the Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pastor Child Care provided for all services f 313-937-2233 - Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions The Rev. Dr. Victor R Hatbotb, Assistant Put Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Youth Groups • Adah Small Groups

PKFSin ITRIW IWNUIK M Risen Christ Lutheran St Genevieve Roman Catholic Chui MVrNlH-l)'\Y David W. Martin, Pastor St. Genevieve School - PreK-8 j 'DFNOMliVUIO.VU {U.S. \.i l'KLSB> TIKI \N 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth \nvt\iisi (1 Mile W. of Sheldon) 29015 Jamison » Livonia • 734-427-5;— -. -I (734) 453-5252 (East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile & Jeffries) Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am MASS: Tues. 7 p. Wed.. Thurs. 9 a. Sunday School 9:30 am SaL4p Sun 11a t Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Cherry Hill Seventh-day ROSEDAXE GARDENS Nursery Care Available St Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adventist Church PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) ssl wari > WV>dnr,'-(hy 1 "ntnn Wor"hin 32765 Lyndon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 Till i> M inn 12. 71, J' 33144 Cherry Hill, Garden City, Mil 48135 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml II II H.IIS4 IK IIIls( lll/tl {between Merriman & Farmington Roads) (between Merriman 8 Farmington Rds.) (1 block wesl of Vtnoy) Phone: 734-524-0SSO III ill jit ^Kn^'ca' ^ns^ie"m * MASS: Mon. 8:30 a. Fri. 8:30 a, ^«u„ (734)422-0494 Sat.'6p, Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Casual, Contemporary, Meetings on Saturdays for? £ III °* www.n>sedalegaitJensJ3rg 40000 Six Mile Road Excellent Children's -•bi Early Morning Bible & Health Ctass-8 a.m. ™ ^jfF " Chapel Worship Service "just west of 1-275' ,i—Service-English-0:30 a.m. & Milk * 9:00 am Program Traditional Service h School (all ages)-l 1:00 a.m. fa** 10:30 am Northvilie, MI (Mi'kcni.sor p Service-Hispanic-12:30 pm. Meets at Franklin H.S. in II 1HJK\N( Ht'KCH WE WELCOME YOU TO A 248-374-7400 Wednesdays: Livonia on Joy Road WISCONSIN S>\C«> FULL SERVICE CHURCH I HI NAMRtNt Prayer Meeting-7 p.m. (Between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads') Traditional Worship at 10:00 a.m. 734-425-1174 9:00 & 10:20 A.M. Join us hr coffee, bagels and |H St. James Presbyterian Contemporary Worship ST. PAUL'S EV. Lin donuts after the service! PI YMOUTH CHURCH Church, USA 9:00 A.M. CHURCH & SCHOOL OF THE HAZARENE 25350 West Six Mile Rd. 17810 FARMINGTON ROAD,. Redford (313) 534-7730 Nursery & Sunday School During LIVONIA (734)261-1360 Sunday Worship Service -10:00 AM., Sunday Ail Morning Worship Services School -10:15 AM., Thursday Dinners - 6:00 RM. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES CHRIS 11 \N Thrift Store every Sat. 10am-2pm Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. 8:30 10:30 Nuisery fere Provided • Handicapped Accessible Service Broadcast A.M.& A.M. Rev. Paul S. Bousquette -1 SUFNf L 11:00 A.M. Sunday website: www.stpauls'-- WHUT-AM '£0 —-^"J I I The WMUZ Wont St.ition Fro jddition.il inluim.itinn First Chuna of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth I visil www w.irrlrhurt Ii om 1169 W. Ann Arbor Ihi!, Plymouth, Ml 734-453-0970 EWSCEMLU 11 IHLRAY l'KEWl!RIV4 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. iSfe. F Sunday School 10:30 a.m. LHUROUNAWKIU L Wed. Evefliaglfestimony Meeting 7:30 p.m. Reading Room located at church Saturday 12:40 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 734-453-0970 f ettmvsMf Presbyterian church

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OUR VIEWS Response a tribute to will to help Nobody knows exactly what it is that sparks precisely enough sympathy in a human being to cause that person to move from the "awww-that'srtoo-bad" feeling to an Tm-gomg-to-do-somethihg" action. Whatever ignites that spark was provided in vast quan• tities when the Observer published the story of the hard times that had befallen Deborah Rush and her three chil• dren, Sean, 13, Chris, 8, and Angela, 10, who were living in a Wayne County homeless shelter when we first talked to them in mid-December. We're proud to have been a part of what followed the story, since it provides the people who write or photo• graph stories here a degree of satisfaction in helping connect those in need with those who'll help. It's the kind of compassionate response to that story that proves that there are plenty of good people out there in our commu• nities. Good people like the potential employers who started calling Rush with job offers the very same day the story was published, which was the day before New Year's Eve. Good people like the anonymous family who, sta• tioned in the U.S. Navy in Virginia, read the story and offered their vacant, for-sale home to the Rush family in exchange for them paying the utilities. Good people like the limousine; company that picked up the family, took them out to dinner and took them to see the holiday lights show in Hines Park. Then, they took other residents from the shelter to the show, too. Such acts of generosity restore one's faith in humanity. "My only wish, " Deborah Rush told our reporter doing the follow-up story, "is that this goodness continues for the other residents (at the shelter)." The Rush story is a perfect example of what an impor• LETTERS tant role charitable organizations, like the shelter they stayed at, play in a community, and what happens when Ryan is visionary missed a vote since he was elected — A recent British study found that the individuals decide step up and help out — because there what more could we want from our state United States ranked dead last out of is certainly a need out there. The reality of the Dr. Jim Ryan representative? 19 leading industrialized nations in our ability to prevent deaths due to treatable That shelter is one place to start, if anyone is feeling retirement, as superintendent of the I know I want someone who is willing Plymouth-Canton Schools, is just begin• to be an independent voice and vote how conditions. If we were able to perform the spark after reading this. In Canton there are numer• ning to settle in. This reality caused he believes. I want someone who works at a level of the top three countries, over ous groups out there that offer charity to those who need me to reflect back, with respect, on the in the best interest of his constituents 100,000 lives would be saved each year. it most, including First Step, the Salvation Army and leadership legacy of Dr. Ryan. and that person is Marc Corriveau. The researchers specifically noted the others. There are also plenty of civic groups out there, My thoughts take me back to pre-Ryan This recall effort will do nothing high number of uninsured Americans like the Canton Lions Club, Canton Rotary, and even the years and my time as a Canton Township but waste time and taxpayer money. I •~ around 47 million — as a key factor in Canton Newcomers, who also do lots of charitable work planning commissioner. The school encourage everyone to say NO to anyone the rankings. Countries at the top of the right here in the community. Even your church is a great board arid the township experienced who asks you to sign a recall petition for survey had reduced preventable death place to start. remarkable challenges in the community a recall. Tell them that you think Marc rates by 16 percent over the last decade, versus an improvement of only 4 percent We know there are plenty of good people around here; planning process. We struggled to get on Corriveau is doing a great job. here in America. this follow-up story offers proof. the same page. Mary Kelley The arrival of Dr. Jim Ryan at the Northville. While many important details will helm of the Plymouth-Canton school sys• have to be debated, and many real prob• tem signaled a change. That change has lems need to be solved, it is clear that Lengthen your life - remained positive and communicative the time is now for the people to demand with the township. The word "vision" has Have a safe Super Bowl that our elected representatives develop long been rightly associated with Canton a national, single-payer, universal health don't drive distracted Township Supervisor Tom Yack and in As football fans across the country care program for America. my humble opinion, "vision" should also tune in to cheer on their favored team Bob Moreo and watch some great commercials 'dur• It's the last day of January. By now, many — if not most describe the storied tenure of Dr. Ryan. Livonia —- of us have failed, to keep our well-intentioned New He led teams that passed a 2004 ing the big game on Sunday, it's impor• tant to make responsible celebrations a Year's resolutions to take better care of our health. board to make needed infrastructure part of your winning game plan. We have not followed through with our diets, exercise improvements, created the Literacy Early Achievement Program (LEAP), For starters, if you're hosting a party routines or promises to quit smoking. Proposal 'qobbledygook' improved student achievement scores, that includes alcoholic beverages, be But there's still something we can do to improve our advanced the district's curriculum, twice sure to have plenty of food available for Upon reading the "Proposed Ballot chances of living longer: stop driving distracted. settled 10 union contracts and person• your guests. Also remember to offer Language" the Michigan Health Care The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ally has been a successful fund-raiser for non-alcohol beverages and serve one Campaign wants on a ballot, I was flab• estimates that 25 percent of all traffic crashes are caused the Education Excellence Foundation. drink at a time to help your guests pace bergasted at the incredible subjectivity by driver distraction. That includes talking on a cell I would like to publicly thank James themselves. of the language. Examples: phone, even hands-free; eating; continuously operating Ryan as a resident of Canton and as a And, most importantly, don't forget • Who is "every Michigan resident?" a CD player; reading; applying makeup; shaving; and Canton Township trustee. Your will• to encourage guests to ask "Who's your How about E.T. or an alien who just brushing your teeth. ingness to work together will long be bud?" — the designated driver — before breached U.S. borders? Any activity that distracts our attention for even a split remembered and recognized. Enjoy your the festivities begin. • What's "affordable and comprehen• second increases the chances we will be involved in an retirement. Your community will forever Fortunately, football fans nationwide sive?" According to Bill Gates or some accident. benefit from your impact. will be doing the "ride thing" on Feb. 3. transient living under an overpass? Traffic accidents remain a leading cause of death, Karl Zarbo According to a recent survey conducted • What's "fair and cost-effective?" according to National Center for Health Statistics. Canton by Nielsen Media Research, 154 million Think Bush's military misadventures. About one out of every 55 deaths that occurred in 2002 American adults have been a designated And on and on and on... Gawd! was in a motor vehicle traffic crash. For males, traffic driver or been driven home by one. Will Lansing*s Solomons define the crashes were the sixth ranked cause of death, accounting That's a game-winning plan no matter terms or will outside legals be engaged? for one out of every 40 deaths. For females, they were the Recall foolishness what team is your favorite. Lawyers (in-house or out-house) will run up exorbitant fees analyzing terms 10th ranked cause of death, or one out of every 88 deaths For more information on hosting a employing the logic of Charles Lutwidge that occurred. It's unbelievable that someone who fun, safe party, log on to www.whosyour- doesn't even live in our community is bud.com. Remember, responsibility mat• Dodgson (better known as Lewis Carroll Of course, accidents also cause serious injuries that can trying to get our state representative, ters on game day and every day. of Alice in Wonderland fame) who bril• lead to lifelong heath problems. Marc Corriveau, recalled from office. Thomas A. Vella liantly said, "A word mearis whatever I Some cities, like Southfield and Royal Oak, have adopt• want it to mean." And Lew didn't even A man from Macomb County is head• president, Hubert Distributors Inc. ed or considered adopting local ordinances against dis• ing the recall efforts of several of our rep• haveaJ.D.! Pontiac tracted driving. resentatives. He's trying to dictate what Question: Who is the Einstein in But why wait until it's against the law to stop driving happens in our little corner of Wayne Lansing who approved this abstract distracted? County, and that is simply unacceptable. idiosyncratic gobbledygook? A tjcket shouldn't be the main motivator here. What does he know about my local Nation needs health care plan William Carruth Think about the family you would leave behind if you representative? Marc Corriveau has been Royal Oak were killed in an accident and ask yourself if the few a true asset to our district. He votes his I recently attended a meeting of a local minutes of time you save using your cell phone, putting conscience, he is accessible to the voters citizens' group, where we participated on your mascara or eating in the car are worth it. by conducting office hours and coffees in an exercise in democracy. Seventeen Resolve today to give driving your full attention when in the local community, and he works in people broke into three groups to discuss SHARE YOUR OPINIONS either health care or the war in Iraq. you're behind the wheel. Set an example for others — the best interest of the people he repre• We welcome your letters to the editor. Please sents. Each group was asked to reach a con• especially teens, who are just learning to drive. include your name, address and phone number sensus on two main points for the issue It may require some sacrifice, but the health benefits Let's put an end to the foolishness of a for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 recall and let our lawmakers work for us. they chose. Astonishingly, not only did are immediate. words or less. We may edit for clarity, space Please do not sign a recall petition. all three groups choose to discuss health and content. Martha Guenett Simmons care over the war in Iraq, but the same • Plymouth two points rose to the forefront of each independent discussion. Mail: A CANTON First was that some level of univer• Letters to the editor sal care should be guaranteed to every Canton Observer wmtx Waste of time American citizen, and to others who are 1100 South Main in the country legally. Second was that Plymouth, Mi 48170 Marc Corriveau has shown nothing a single-payer, government-adminis• but courage and integrity as our elected tered plan (similar to Medicare, or Rep. Fax: Kurt Kuban Susan Rosiek Peter Neill representative, and yet there is a former Dingell's HR676) would be the best way lawmaker from Macomb County who to minimize costs, both for individuals (734) 459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President istrying to have him recalled. Marc and businesses, and would provide a. General Manager has voted his conscience and has never high level of care for all Americans. E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry [email protected] Managing Editor Director of Advertising QUOTABLE Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus "My record speaks for itself. But I do have a lot of similarities with my father. We're the guy next door who goes to Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute the grocery store or takes out the garbage, just like our neighbors. That's our reputation in Canton." to the business success of our customers. - Canton Trustee Todd LaJoy, who is running for the state House seat currently held by his father, Phil LaJoy, responding to the criticism that he is merely running on his father's name Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, January 31,2008 www.hometowniife.com OTHER OPINIONS (O At! Step by step, women reach Blue Cross campaign is for roles in leadership only to enhance its profits

man carrying a huge briefcase was quite a Eighty-three years later, we have women "If I had a million dollars, I'd buy your love." Armed with a politically connected CEO, few steps ahead of me Saturday as we both That line from the Barenaked Ladies has a walked up to a Panera restaurant, he obvi• serving as governor, secretary of state and special resonance in Michigan right now. hundreds of thousands of dollars in political ously to combine work with lunch and me to on circuit court. But for Clinton to break that By the time you read this, Blue Cross Blue contributions and substantial market power, meet some friends. Shield of Michigan may have spent in excess of He opened the outside set of doors, looked my ceiling, it will take a groundswell of support. $1 million in political adver• the Blues now have set its political sights on way and waited. I said thanks That groundswell is unlikely to come unless tising and up to $500,000 in the individual health insurance market. Similar and scurried to'catch up with other ads in a single week. It him. both genders have gotten used to voting for has blanketed the Legislature to its claims in 2002, BCBSM says it's in dire "I'm glad you're not one of women on a local level and seeing them in with political contributions. financial straits. The individual health insurance those women who say they can The president and CEO is positions of leadership. market, it says, is losing money. Despite owing open doors for themselves," he • "jf* Daniel Loepp, Blue Cross' for- said as I walked past him. ifcSHrau mer chief lobbyist. All this to more than 50 percent of the individual market.

I was stunned, and speech• promote the Blues' version of Blue Cross claims it cannot compete with the less. So stunned, in fact, that those as mayor in Troy, Southfield, Bloomfield J.P. Wieske so-called health reform. commercial health insurers who individually Sandra 1 almost missed what he said Hills and Farmington. In truth, the bills have more Armbruster next. A number of women enjoy positions as county to do with reforming Blue have a minuscule share of the individual health *™*—^ While waiting to order, I commissioners, and municipal clerks and Cross and, like the Blues' past efforts to reform noticed a front page story on treasurers, but a quick survey of areas served the small group market, will lead to fewer insurance market. U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton. So we have a woman by Observer & Eccentric Newspapers shows insured people for Michigan and more profits running for president, the ultimate glass ceiling that the most popular avenue of leadership for for Blue Cross. for women seeking elective office, I thought. But women is on the school board. But you can't blame Loepp. He is doing share of the individual health insurance mar• I wondered how far we really have come. In eight of our school districts — Plymouth- what he does best — using Blue Cross' political ket. As it turns out, we've made some progress in Canton, Southfield, Troy, Avondale, influence to gain an advantage on its competi• It's a little like Microsoft claiming Apple is the political arena, but it hasn't come without a Rochester, South Redford, Redford Union and tors. In 2002, Loepp begged the Michigan competing unfairly in the PC market. significant struggle. Clarenceville — women serve as school board Legislature to bail out Blue Cross in the small But the Blues have learned from the 2002 According to the Michigan Women's Hall presidents. group market. Blue Cross claimed it was fac• battle, when objections from interested par• of Fame Web site, women who were taxpayers In some cases, women predominate on ing millions of dollars in losses from alleged ties, including the rest of insurance industry, won the right to vote in school elections in 1867, councils and boards. Four of seven members "cherry picking" by other insurance carriers. derailed its legislation. The bill that eventually but it would be"l917 before we won the right to are women on the Troy City Council and As a result of those claims, the Legislature emerged looked very different from the one vote in presidential elections, and the right to Farmington school board, and five of seven eventually passed and Gov. Jennifer Granholm initially pushed by. the Blues. In order to avoid vote in statewide elections in 1919- The 19th members are women on the Troy school board. signed-Act 88, which went into effect Jan. 23, that, the Blues have come out fully armed this Amendment gave the right to vote to all women Even though not elected, women are mak• 2004. time. in 1920. ing strides in leadership positions. Troy and Since the passage of that bill, Michigan By some counts, Blue Cross has retained It wasn't long after that women sought leader• Farmington have women leading as school Blue Cross Blue Shield has made more than seven new lobbyist firms and the services of ship positions. In 1919, Phoebe Ely Patterson superintendents, while women also are lead• $1,000,000 a day. four public relations firms. It has advertised of Plymouth was the first to be a justice of the ing chambers of commerce in Troy, Westland, Apparently, it isn't enough. heavily, falsely implying that its competitors peace. Eva McCall Hamilton of Grand Rapids Garden City and Rochester, the Rochester Armed with a politically connected CEO, terminate coverage once people become sick. was the first to serve in the state Senate in 1925, Downtown Development Authority and The hundreds of thousands of dollars in political (That is already illegal under Michigan law while Cora Reynolds Anderson of LAnse was Community House in Birmingham. contributions and substantial market power, and is also prohibited by the Health Insurance the first woman in the state House. ' Despite being outnumbered by men in elected the Blues now have set its political sights on Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.) Eighty-three years later, we have women and leadership roles, women have their hands the individual health insurance market. The cost of this campaign has likely already serving as governor, secretary of state and on on the door to the future. But it will take agree-, Similar to its claims in 2002, BCBSM says run into the millions of dollars. circuit court. But forClinto n to break that ceil• able male voters to ensure their passage, so I it's in dire financial straits. The individual Instead of buying the love of state legis• ing, it will take a groundswell of support. That thought of the man holding the door for me last health insurance market, it says, is losing lators, maybe Blue Cross should pour that groundswell is unlikely to come unless both week. money. Despite owing more than 50 percent money into covering the uninsured. genders have gotten used to voting for women Tm glad you're not one of those women who of the individual market, Blue Cross claims it on a local level and seeing them in positions of say they can open doors for themselves," he said, cannot compete with the commercial health J.P. Wieske is director of state affairs for the Council for leadership. pausing as I reached for the handle to the inner insurers who individually have a minuscule Affordable Health Insurance, based in Alexandria, Va. Certainly, Livonia voters seem to have made set of doors. the leap, as evidenced by Laura Toy. A city coun• "Because I know you can." cil president, she also has served in the state Senate and House. Currently, women make up Sandra Armbruster is editor of the Troy Eccentric. She Cheer for the only about 18 percent of the state House. welcomes comments by email to sarmbruster@home- Other examples of women leaders include townlife.com. hometeam,

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Library set to observe 'Hockey Day'

In conjunction with Hockey Day in Michigan, the Plymouth District Library will host a spe• cial speaker presentation on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. Located at 223 S. Main St., the library is proud to showcase three MHSAA honorees pioneers of hockey: Al Renfrew, Four local stu• Tom Mustonen and Raymond dent-athletes are Rolak. The trio will share tales of among 120 finalists the University of Michigan and for the Michigan Michigan State University hockey High School Athletic rivalry, old-time Detroit hockey Association's and never-before-heard stories Scholar-Athlete of the early days of international Award for the 2007- hockey. 08 school year. Renfrew had a storied career as Three Plymouth a player, coach and administra• High School students tor at the University of Michigan, are among the final• including NCAA championships ists: Pam Bhullar, as both a player and coach. David Harvey and Stephen Ostrowski. PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Native Detroiter Mustonen came from a hockey fam• The fourth local Plymouth Canton's Brent Winekoff works toward a takedown on Belleville's Jacob Losen during the 140-pound final at Saturday's Observerland Tournament ily, starred at Michigan State finalist is Detroit held at Livonia Churchill High School. Winekoff was one of three Chiefs to win their respective weight classes. University and played for the Catholic Central stu• USA National Team in the 1963 dent Ryan Houska, World Tournament in Sweden, who is a resident of continuing on to a career as edu• Plymouth Township. cator and coach. The program, Canton crowned Observerland Broadcaster and author Rolak which has been rec• has been involved with hockey ognizing student- BY BRAD EM0HS as a player, administrator and athletes since the STAFF WRITER coach, and with international 1989-90 school year, aspects of the sport. will honor 32 indi• Canton is back in the winner's circle as Hockey Day in Michigan is in viduals from MHSAA Observerland Invitational wrestling cham• its third year and is coordinated members schools who pion. by the Central Collegiate Hockey participate in at least The Chiefs put five in the finals and took II Association. The idea has blos• one sport and own at places in 14 weight classes to upstage tourna• somed into "Hockey Weekend least a 3.50 grade- ment favorite Novi-Detroit Catholic Central in Across America," which is spon• point average. the l?th annual event on Saturday. sored by USA Hockey, Feb. 15-17- Thirty-two final• Canton captured the 17-school field by scor• Themed events for Hockey ists will be chosen ing 212.5 points followed by the runner-up Weekend include: "Wear Your next month to receive Shamrocks (194.5) and three-time defending Jersey to School Day" on the 15th, $1,000 scholarships. "Bring a Friend to the Rink Day," champion Livonia Franklin (178.5). Steeiers signup Rounding out the top 10 included Belleville on the 16th, and "Celebrate Local (172), Westland John Glenn (139-5), host Hockey Heroes Day," on the 17th. Registration for Livonia Churchill (131), Livonia Stevenson Hockey Day in Michigan at the 2008 Plymouth- (124), Salem (94.5), Garden City (60) and the Plymouth District Library is Canton Steeiers foot• Plymouth (59). sponsored by the Friends of the ball and cheerlead- "We're getting better, it's a young team,* said Library. ing season begins Canton coach Casey Randolph, whose team Registration is requested by Saturday, Feb. 2, at Livonia Franklin's Dan Woodall looks to turn Plymouth's Vince Darolfi during the 189-pound final at calling (734) 453-0750, exten• 9 a.m. Please see WRESTLING, B2 Saturday's Observerland tournament. sion 4.. Registration will be conducted exclu• sively through the organization's Web site at www.plym- outhcantonsteeler s. cagers notch com and will be han• dled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more infor• first victory over Chiefs mation, e-mail FootballUD@plym- outh-cantonsteelers. BY ED WRIGHT Canton dropped to 1-8 in the org. STAFF WRITER division and out of the hunt for a Western Lakes Activities PCS lacrosse There were no trophies, banners Association playoffs spot. The Plymouth, or titles at stake for the Plymouth The Wildcats, who improved to Canton and Salem and Canton boys basketball teams 3-6 in the division, are battling boys lacrosse pro• Tuesday night. Livonia Franklin for the final grams will be host• But there was plenty of pride on WLAA postseason tournament ing the inaugural the line for the P-CEP cross-cam• berth. PCS Face-off Classic pus rivals. Senior guard Navraj Sandhu March 29 at the P- The Wildcats pulled off their was the catalyst for Plymouth as CEP varsity stadium. first triumph ever on the varsity he accounted for 22 points and The three local level against the Chiefs as they eight rebounds. teams will be earned a 51-42 victory in the Sandhu scored nine straight joined by Grosse Phase III gymnasium. The victory Plymouth points late in the first He, Tecumseh and left both teams with 4-10 overall Holland. Each team records. Please see CAGERS, B3 will play three 25- minute scrimmage With a referee looking on, two combatants set up for the second-half ktckoff during Sunday's 14th Annual Electric games. Football World Championships and Convention at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Livonia. This is the first Plymouth's year the three Mike schools will have Hanchett separate teams. (right) and Canton and Salem Andy Price will square off at (left) defend 9 a.m. The Chiefs Convention offered proof that electric football still alive and kickin' the drive are slated to play of Canton's Plymouth at 1:40 magine how ESPN's Chris Berman would make Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto envious. Chris Bailey p.m. during have described atypical electric football play And the kickers must have been made of some Figure skating iduring the game's pre-PlayStation prime in kind of performance-enhancing plastic because Tuesday the earry-705: more often than not they booted the felt ball so night's The Plymouth- "He's at the 20, the 15, the 10, the 5, HE far it'd clear the uprights by 60 yards and get cross- Canton Educational COULD GO ALL THE...WAIT! lost in our inch-thick shag carpeting. campus Park Level A figure He's doing a U-turn at the 2- The game was far from perfect, but my clash. The skating team placed yard line! He's at the 5, the 10, friends and I still loved it —• from the down- Wildcats first at a 10-team the IS..." to-the-slightest-detail-painted NFL players to defeated the competition held Jan. Anyone who's ever experi• the cardboard grandstands that made it look Chiefs for 21 at the Farmington enced the buzz that accompa• as if there were 50,000 screaming fans at every the first time Hills Ice Arena. nies playing electric football game. in school The P-C "B" placed can relate to the unpredictabil• history, 51- second behind ity factor involved with the all- Bad assumption 42. United Farmington Ed Wright time favorite game of my youth. Until a few days ago, I assumed electric foot• while the "C" level The vibrating players would ball had followed Jarts, BAS-KET and Sizzler squad placed third turn at the worst-possible race cars down the path to toyland oblivion. behind Farmington second as if they were allergic to the end zone After all, we're Uving in the PlayStation/ and Livonia grass. Nintendo era that offers graphics so realistic Ladywood. The guys with their arms spread wide would grab hands and do a series of spins that would Please see ELECTRIC, B2 JLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER B2 (CP) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, January 31,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hotnetownlife.com

WRESTLING RESULTS their electricity-loving gridiron Players are not only painted ELECTRIC . 17th ANNUAL brothers. to the smallest detail in their WRESTLING ago, captured his first FROM PAGE B1 OBSERVERLAND INVITATIONAL And almost all of the gamers NFL and college uniforms, they WRESTLING TOURNAMENT RESULTS FROM PAGE B1 Observerland title while Jan. 26 at Livonia Churchill shared the unbridled enthu• even come with attachable face TEAM STANDINGS:!. Canton,2)2.5 points; 2. Novt- raising his overall record to you can count the number of siasm of Waterford's Steve masks and chin straps. Detroit Catholic Centra!, 1945; 3. Livonia Franklin, 1785; last won the Observerland 27-4 with a 9-3 decision over 4. Belleville, 172; 5. Westland John Glenn,1395; 6. Livonia Belleville's Jacob Losen. fillings in Randy Moss's virtual Martin, who's been flipping The most notable enhance• Churchill, 131; 7. Livonia Stevenson, 124; 8. Salem, 94.5; 9. title in 2001. "It's a tough teeth. the on and off switch on the ment is that, unlike the scatter• Garden City, 60; 10. Plymouth, 59; 11. North Farmington, tourney and great tourney to "This is pretty important electric board games since the 5^ 11. North Farmington, 56; 12. Farmington Hilfs Harrison, Who in this instant-gratifi• brained ways of the mini-play• 32; 13. Lutheran Westland, 265; 14. Farmington, 245; 15. win. It's great for our boys." because it gives us an idea cation world of ours would opt early-70s. ers in the '70s, today's electric Wayne Memorial, 24; 16. Redford Union; 16; 17. Livonia Canton's individual cham• of who wrestles what and for the imperfect pleasures of "Like football, electric foot• gladiators can actually be con• Clarenceville,12. pions included 135-pounder who for the districts," said electric football when the life• ball is a game of unlimited trolled to some extent. INDIVIDUAL FINAL RESULTS Steve Cox and 140-pounder Winekoff, a sophomore. "It's 103 pounds: Anthony Paviich (WJG) pinned Waleed Faraj like realism of EA Sports is just creativity," said Martin, when "The development of the (Canton), 338; 3rd place: Steve Tuyo (LF) won by major Brent Winekoff. more or less the postseason. a controller button away? asked about his passion for equipment is almost a science dec. over Jacob Meadows {LO, 13-4; 5th place Matt Waleed Faraj (103), Carl Our team is improving their Thompson (CC) dec. Jordan Russell (NF), 10-4 The answer: more people the game. "You can paint the in itself," said Martin, who 112: Justin Fieeson (Bell.) dec. Chad Dunn (WM). 4-0; 3rd: Lucke (119) and Donnie technique and intensity in than you might expect — at players, manipulate their poses coaches the Cleveland Browns Justin Melick (CC) dec Jared Pieknek (LF). 3-1; 5th: Matt Watkins (125) also reached practice. We have a great in a flourishing metropolitan Jaisle(NF) p. Michael Fobar(LS), 4:39. the finals. coaching staff and we're least judging by the close to and customize the fields with 119: Chris Schneider (Bell.) dec. Carl Lucke (Canton), 3-2; 400 people who attended the everything from lights to score• Detroit electric football league. 3rd: Doug Bdridoe (CC) dec Justin Jacobsen (LF), 6-2; "Having five in the finals starting to peak." "14th Annual Electric Football boards. The No. 1 thing is that the 5th: Steve EKAnnunzio (Ply.) dec. Greg Hogan (NF), 8-7. helped us pull away," said Meanwhile, Lutheran 125 Jeremiah Austin (WJG) won by major dec over World Championships & "And the best thing about bases have gotten better. There Donnie Watkins (Canton), 17-7; 3rd: Tommy Kozak (Bell.) Randolph, whose team car• Westland's Stephen Kemp Convention" held last weekend the hobby is that it's an active are dials on the bases now that won by major dec over Tommy Myshock (LS),12-1; 5th: ried a 24.5-point advantage (152) and Salem's Jeremy Mike Jaisfe (NF) won by technical fall over Charlie Joseph at the Embassy Suites Hotel in game, a game of great strategy. allow you to control the direc• (CCX17-0. ' heading into the finals. "We Epley (160) cruised to titles.

Livonia. So when you're done putting tion the players go. They'll 130: Jared Stephens (WJG) dec Kevin Hayter (Salem), 5-4; placed 11 kids and we might Kemp's older brother Neal I found out quickly that the everything together, you don't move laterally or stay in one 3rd: Jeremy Filippelli (Canton) won by major dec. over have placed a couple more. was Observerland champ place so that your defensive Tyler Twigg (GC), 14-5; 58c Andrew Murray (LC) dec. Tom All the kids wrestled well at 152 four years ago before hobby is alive and kickin'. just sit there and look at it, you Coak (Bel), 10-6. Sports fans from across actively participate in it." backs and linebackers can 135: Steve Cox (Canton) dec. J.P. Gaffke (LC), 9-4; 3rd: and a couple placed higher going on to wrestle for the country converged on the actually play a zone. Justin Johnson {GO p. Matt Hintz (LF), 359; 5th: Kevin than their seeding." Triton (III.) Junior College It's come a long way Sullivan (CC) dec. Anthony Mainella (LS), 6-5. three-day event last weekend to "Unlike the early days of the 140: Brent Winekoff (Canton) dec. Jacob Losen {Bell.), 9-3: Randolph was refer• where he took seventh in compete in an annual tourna• Following a quick Sunday hobby, the players don't just 3rd: Trevor O'Connor (CC) p. Brandon Smith (LF), 3:19; 5th: ring to the third place by the NCJAA Nationals. Kyle Muller (Farm.) dec. Dan McCahill (WJG), 87. (Neal recently helped ment that rivals the real-life afternoon tour around spin around uncontrollably any 145: Shea Hasenauer (CC) dec Steve Coak (BellO, 7-6; Rodger Kropp (171); a fifth NFL playoffs! the main Embassy Suites more." 3rd: Raz Markosian (LS) dec. Brandon Billiau (LF), 3-1; 5th: by Keith Zech (152); and a Lindenwood, Mo. University Zaid Ammari (WJG) won by major dec over Justin Kane capture the NAIA National They also competed in a Ballroom, I discovered how far If you're getting a nostal• (Salem), 9-1. sixth by heavyweight Luke Konsitzke. Championship.) skills challenge, attended clin• the hobby has advanced since I gia rush and would like more 152: Stephen Kemp (LW) won by major dec over Elvin ics and swapped strategies with last played. information on the hobby, visit Ferreira {LF), 14-2 3rd: Danny Small (LC) dec. Chadd "Keith Zech taking a fifth Epley was named upper www.miggle.com. Scruggs {BeiL), 3-1; 5th: Keith Zech (Canton) dec Colin when he was unseeded was weights MVP. His father Gross (Saiem), 8-2. A starter set that includes 160: Jeremy Epley (Salem) p. Don StratzflJ), 4:28; 3rd: tremendous," Randolph Randy wrestled for Franklin two teams, a field and a score• Gary Lawrence (WJG) dec. Vince Rizzo (Ply), 3-0:5th: said. "That was big, that and-later was a standout CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Curtis Castleberry (LC) dec. Alex Juchartz {Bell.), 10-6. INVITATION TO BID board costs around $70 — not 171; Ziad Kharbush (LS) dec. Brian Ziemba (LC), 12-5; 3rd: was great. It showed guts linebacker at Wayne State. a bad price considering the Rodger Kropp (Canton) p. Mike Nordby {GO, 0:30; 5th: Mike and toughness the way he In one of the clos• NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of memories it could generate are Kinvlle {CO dec Garrett Hay (LF). 4-0. battled. est matches of the night, Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 189: Dan Woodall (LF) dec. Vince Darolfi (Ply). 9-8; 3rd: priceless. Emanuel Onwuemene (LS) dec Matt Aubrey (CC), 8-6; 5th: "Kropp is our senior Franklin's Dan Woodall bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February Adam Powers (Canton) p. Roger Roper (Belt). 6:44 (0T). captain and he was seeded nipped Vince Darolfi in a 14,2008 for the following: 215: Joe Kinville (CC) dec. Matt Greenman (LS), 2-1; 3rd: Ed Wright is the sports editor for the Dan Wanshon (Canton) dec. Anthony Pomerson (Ply.).Ti-6; fifth and took a third. And seesaw battle for the 189 PLANT PROTECTANTS & FERTILIZERS Plymouth and Canton Observers. He 5th: Kaare Cigan (Bell.) dec James Kelly (WJG), 6-5. Konsitzke placed for us crown, 9-8. 285: Mike Martin (CC) p. Mark Mouawad (FHH), 355; 3rd: Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on can be reached at (734) 953-2108 or Adam Love (GC) dec Mike Modes (LF), 9-4; 5th: Mark when he was seeded ninth." our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may contact Mike [email protected]. Parrish (LC) p. Luke Konsitzke (Canton), 1:28. Winekoff, third a year [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS or the provision of services. NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at Publish: January 31,2008 the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing OE08583437-2*3 Notice is hereby given that the City of Plymouth, Michigan will accept sealed bids up until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008. upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. The bid opening will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services for the following: should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or STATE OF MICHIGAN calling the following: CARD ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - CITY HALL/POLICE COUNTY OF WAYNE DEPARTMENT . David Medley, ADA Coordinator CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Specifications and bid documents are available at the city hall Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road during normal business hours. You may also download a copy of Canton, MI 48188 AMENDMENT TO the documentation from the City's web site at: http:// (734) 394-5260 COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR www.ci.plymouth.mi.us. Publish: January 27 & 31,2008 EMERGENCY SERVICES ORDINANCE A bid bond, certified check or cashier's check, in an amount equal to 10% of the bid submitted, must accompany each proposal as SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO: C-07-05 security to assure the bidders acceptance of the contract within ten (10) days from the date of award. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. C-07-03 OF The City of Plymouth reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH WHICH bids, in whole or in part, and to waive any irregularities. INVITATION TO BID ORDINANCE SHALL BE AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 9, PART 1, ADMINISTRATION, PROVIDING FOR AN Linda J. Langmesser, CMC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of AMENDMENT TO THE COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR City Clerk Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed EMERGENCY SERVICES ORDINANCE ASSOCIATED WITH City of Plymouth bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February EMERGENCY INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS Publish: January 31,2008 OEOe583007-2*3-5 21,2008 for the following: MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS,; UTILITY LINE FAILURES, ILLEGAL FIRES, FALSE ALARMS, BOMB THREATS, THREATS OF HARM TO ONESELF OR OTHERS, LOWER ROUGE RIVER RECREATION STRUCTURE DEMOLITION, EXTRICATIONS, STANDBY TRAIL HEAD PROJECT SUPPRESSION, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND SIMILAR CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Bid documents are available for pick up as of Jan. 31, 2008 at EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR INVITATION TO BID PENALTD5S FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF; Canton Township 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48187, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF INVALID SECTIONS; Attn: Anne Naszradi. An additional fee of $ 20.00 will be charged NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, for mailing the bid package. A 5 % bid bond will be required. Bid PROVTOING FOR REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids at ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND documents are on file for review at Canton Township's Engineering the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008 Services, and Smith Group JJR, LLC. EFFECTIVE DATE. for the following:

A pre-bid meeting will not be held. Contractor questions must be THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS: CANTON RELIEF SEWER PROJECT - PHASE II submitted in writing to Anne Naszradi, Charter Township of DENTON ROAD RELIEF SEWER SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE. Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, no later than February 13, 2008. All plan holders will receive copies of 9.010. Definitions. This section provides for definitions of the Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud for the following contractor questions, responses and any addendums. following terms: Release of Dangerous or Hazardous Substance or approximate quantities of work: Material, Utility Line Failure, Illegal Fire, False Alarm, Bomb • The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, Threat, Threat of Harm to Oneself or Others, Structure Demolition, Construction of approximately 3,783 linear feet (LF) of 18- national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the Emergency Response, Extrication, Standby Suppression, and inch and 3,000 LF of 15-inch of sanitary sewer by open cut provision of services. Medical Assistance. method, 340 LF of bore and jack of 36-inch steel casing pipe, removal and replacement of approximately 1,110 LF 9.015. Reimbursement: Municipal Civil Infraction; Penalty. This The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole of storm sewer varying in size from 12-inch to 21-inch, section provides that failure to pay the Expenses of an Emergency or in part, and accept only the bid deemed to be in the best interest associated structures, restoration and related work. Response of an Emergency Response within thirty (30) days of of the Township. written demand shall be a Municipal Civil Infraction. Contract Documents are on file with Ms. Terry Bennett, the 9.020. Duty to Remove and Clean Up. This section provides that TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK Township Clerk. it shall be the duty of any person or any entity which causes or Publish: January 31 & February 7,2008 OKS58242S - 2i+.s controls leakage, spillage or any other dissemination of dangerous Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: or hazardous substance or materials to immediately remove and Charter Township of Canton, 1150 South Canton Center Road, clean up the area and fully restore it. Canton, Michigan 48188-1699; McGraw Hill Construction - Dodge, 9.030. Failure,to Remove and Clean Up. This section provides Plan Room, 20475 Woodingham Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48221- PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS that any such person or entity which fails to comply with Section 1260; Construction Association of Michigan, 43636 Woodward, P.O. NOTICE TO BIDDERS 9.020 shall be liable to and pay the Charter Township of Plymouth Box 3204, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302; Construction News for its costs and expenses, including the costs incurred by the Service, 1773 RW Berends Drive S.W., Wyoming, MI 49519; and The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Township or any party which it engages, for the complete Michael L. Priest & Associates, Inc., 40655 Koppernick Road, Schools invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a abatement, clean up, and restoration of the affected areas. Canton, Michigan 48187. Bid for Eriksson & Field Elementary School Traffic Signals 9.040. Enforcement. This section provides that the Charter Projects. Bidding documents prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. Township of Plymouth shall have the right to bring an action in the Copies thereof for bidding purposes may be obtained at the office(s) will be available for public inspection at the office of the appropriate court to collect such costs. of Michael L. Priest & Associates, Inc., 40655 Koppernick Road, Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc., 24317 Indoplex Canton, Michigan 48187, starting on Thursday, January 31st 2008, Circle, Farmington Hills, MI, 48335 or (248) 427-8400; FW Dodge SECTION 2. SAVINGS CLAUSE. upon making a payment of fifty ($50.00) Dollars if picked up or sixty- Plan Room, Southfield; Construction Association of Michigan Plan five ($65.00) Dollars if mailed {checks or money orders only -payable Room, Bloomfield Hills; Daily Construction Reports Plan Room, This section provides that all rights and duties which have to Michael L. Priest & Associates, no cash), none of which will be Detroit; and the Builders Exchange, Lansing. matured, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring before refunded. There will be a pre-bid meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or abated by January 29, 2008 at the main office of the Construction this Ordinance. Each Proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's Manager, McCarthy & Smith, Inc. at the location above. The check, money order, or bid bond, in the amount of at least five (5) purpose of the meeting will be to review the bidding requirements, percent of the amount bid, drawn payable to the Charter Township SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. schedule, project scopes of work, and to answer any question that of Canton as security for the proper execution of the Agreement. All bidders may have. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. This This section provides that if any portion of Ordinance is found bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the Bid Package will consist of separate sealed bids for the following unconstitutional or void, all other portions of the Ordinance are not Project Name, Bidder's name, address and telephone number, and Bid Divisions: affected by such actions. the date and time of bid opening. -143: Traffic Signal Electrical SECTION 4. REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held at 1000 a.m., Monday, Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of This section provides that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances February 11th, 2008 at Canton DPW Building, 4847 Sheldon Road, five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, payable to the Plymouth in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent Canton, Michigan. Representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER will Canton Community Schools, as a guarantee that if the proposal is necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are required to attend the accepted, the bidder will execute the contract and file the required prebid meeting. bonds within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract. Bid SECTION 5. PUBLICATION. securities may be in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check. The deadline for questions regarding the Project is Wednesday, This section provides that the Clerk for the Charter Township of Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope supplied by the February 13th, 2008 at Close of Business, 500PM. Plymouth shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc. with the required by law. corresponding bid division identified on the outside of the envelope. The Charter Township of Canton reserves the right to accept or All submissions should include 1 original and 1 copy and the SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in any bids should Proposal Execution Form provides a space for the bidder to disclose it consider same to be in its best interest. The Township does not This section provides that this Ordinance, as amended, shall any familial relationship as required by the State of Michigan and discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, take full force and effect upon publication as required by law. this form must be signed and notarized in order for the bid to be age or disability in employment or the provision of services. accepted. Bids are due to the PCCS E.J McClendon CERTIFICATION Educational Center on or before' 2:00 pan., Thursday, Bids may not be withdrawn for the period of 60 days after date of February 7, 2008 where ,they will be opened and read The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Township receiving bids. publicly. These projects are to be bid and the work performed at Board Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth at its regular the Prevailing Wage Rates. For additional information, phone Dan meeting called and held on the 22nd day of January,'2008 and was All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. Michael L. Priest or Mr. Tim Phillips, Assistant Director of Finance & Purchasing at (734) 416- ordered to be given publication in the manner required by law. Zimmer at 734-459-8560. 2746. The Board.of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject all bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the school MARILYN MASSENG1LL, Clerk TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK district. , Board of Education Introduced: December 11, 2007 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Adopted: January 22, 2008 Steven Sneideman, Secretary Published: January 31,2008 Publish: 1/31/2008,2/7/2008 OE08583426-2

CAGERS Neither team shot particu• larly well. The Wildcats buried FROM PAGE B1 Robinson leads 'Cats over Chiefs 20-of-54 field goals (37 per• cent) and 7-of-14 free throws. Junior guard Kelsi Robinson Rocks clinched their fourth gest game of the year for them quarter and early in the second Canton connected on one-third scored 14 points to lead PREP GIRLS HOOP consecutive WLAA Lakes because if they would have won, to stake the winners to a 13-9 of its field goals (18-for-54) and Plymouth to a 37-31 victory Division title thanks to senior they would have still been in advantage they would never 60 percent of its freebies (3- over Canton Tuesday night in a of the gates in the third quarter guard Alaya Mitchell's game- contention for a No. 1 seed in relinquish. for-5). WLAA Western Division show• by outscoring the visitors 12-1 to high 18 points. the playoffs." Senior forward Garrett SALEM 57, W.L. NORTHERN down in the Wildcats' gymna• take a commanding 26-17 lead The win improved Salem's Salem led 11-6 after one quar• Rebain contributed 11 points 43: On Tuesday at Salem, the sium. into the final stanza., record to 14-2 overall and 9-0 ter, 18-13 atthe half and 26-17 and six boards for Plymouth Rocks used a balanced attack The triumph improved Junior guard Leslie Weisz in the division. The Knights, with eight minutes to play. while senior guard Brandon to defeat the visiting Knights. Plymouth's record to 7-9 overall paced the Chiefs with 10 points. who could have forged a tie for The Rocks shot ll-of-17 from Roberts came off the bench to Junior forward Courtney and 4-5 in the division. The Plymouth made 12-of-19 free first with a victory, slipped to the line while Northern con• twine nine. Frazier led the winners with 12 Chiefs dropped to 4-12 and 2-7, throws while Canton was 5-of-6 11-5 and 7-2, respectively. nected on just 4-of-12 free On "Senior Night," the Chiefs points and six rebounds. Senior respectively. from the line. "It was a hard-fought throws. played without their top upper- Grant Stone and junior Jimmy Canton led 16-14 at the half SALEM 35, W.L NORTHERN 28: game," said Salem coach Fred classman, Neil Sharma, who Dexter both added 11 points. before the Wildcats stormed out On Tuesday at Northern, the Thomann. It was the big• ewriqhttfiometownlife.com {(734) 953-2108 suffered a leg injury in Friday Junior Joe Posler chipped night's game against Livonia in with six points, nine Franklin. rebounds, seven assists and Senior forward Chris Bailey four steals. Posler also sparkled Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings- Motion carried by all members present. Item 6. CONSIDER January 22,2008 APPROVING THE RESOLUTIONS FOR TWO (2) ANNUAL helped pick up the slack by on the defensive end, holding PERMITS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP CLERK'S A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township contributing 14 points and 11 Northern leading scorer Tim SIGNATURE FOR WORK WITHIN THE WAYNE COUNTY of Canton was held Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 1150 Canton RIGHT-OF-WAY DURING 2008. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, rebounds. Ferenc scoreless. Center S., Canton, Michigan. Motion by Bennett, supported by supported by LaJoy to approve Resolution 1- Permit # A-08035, Plymouth broke open a close Leroy Jackson paced the Zarbo to appoint Treasurer Kirchgatter as chairperson in the allowing the Township to temporarily close certain local and county absence of Supervisor Yack. Motion carried by all members game by outscoring the Chiefs Knights with 15 points. roads for a period not to exceed 24 hours and authorize the present. Treasurer Kirchgatter called the meeting to order at 7:02 17-7 in the second period to The victory improved Salem's Township Clerk as the designated officer to sign the 2008 Annual p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call take a 26-16 advantage into record to 7-8 overall and 5-4 Permit for Wayne County Department of Public Services: Motion Members Present: Bennett^ Caccamo, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, Zarbo carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by the half. Canton narrowed its in the WLAA's Lakes Division. Members Absent: McLaughlin, Yack deficit to 36-28. with eight min• Northern tumbled to 1-14 and LaJoy to approve Resolution 2-Permit # A-08038, allowing the Staff Present: Director Eva, Executive Director Santomauro, Township to perform sanitary and water main inspection, repair, utes to go, but the Chiefs never 1-8, respectively. Director Faas, Fire. Chief Rorabacher Adoption of Agenda Motion and routine maintenance, dust palliative, calcium and salt got closer than seven down the Northern led 26-23 at the by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to approve the agenda as amended applications, and sidewalk repair and replacement and authorize stretch. half before Salem seized a 36- with the addition of G-12: Consider Approval for 2008 Blanket the Township Clerk as the designated officer to sign the 2008 1 thought the kids played 35 edge after three quarters. purchase Orders for Public Works and Fleet Services and G-13: Annual Permit for Wayne County Department of Public Services. with a lot of heart tonight," Dexter and Stone keyed the Consider Request from YCUA to Permit Temporary Placement of Motion carried by all members present. Item 7. BUDGET Sewage Sludge at Sauk Trails Landfill Site. Motion carried by. all AMENDMENT - 2005 UASI GRANT. (PSD) Motion by Bennett, said Plymouth coach Tom Van winners' decisive 21-8 run in members present. Approval of Minutes Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to approve the following budget amendment in Wagoner. "Obviously, they were the final period as they netted supported by LaJoy to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of order to close out the final purchases in the Homeland Security down a little without Sharma, six and five points, respectively. January 8, 2008. Motion carried by all members present. Grant 2005 UASI: Increase Revenues Federal Grants Emergency but we beat the kids they put Salem hit 10-of-15 free Payment of Bills Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to Preparedness 101 000 545 0000 $15,229, Increase approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all out there. throws (67 percent) while members present. PRESENTATION: SERGEANT BADGE TO Appropriations Homeland Security Capital Outlay 101 860 "It was a good win for us Northern went just 5-of-14 JAMES HARRISON Canton Police Department announces the 977 1600 $15,229. This budget amendment increases the Grants because we had never beaten (35 percent) from the charity promotion of police officer James Harrison to the rank of Sergeant. Division budget from $14,000 to $29,229, and the General Fund them before. We've been play• stripe. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT budget from $27,729,057 to $27,744,286. Motion carried by all OF THE SEVENTH ANNUAL LIBERTY FEST PARADE AND ing a lot better defense lately AGAPE 62, PCA 49: On members present. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN MDOT ROAD CLOSURE UPTOWN RIDGE MINOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT which has led to some success." Tuesday, four Wolverines PERMIT. (SUPERVISOR) Motion by Bennett, supported by (PDD). (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to adopt Canton coach Dan Colligan scored in double-figures to paqe LaJoy that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of the resolution for Uptown Ridge Minor Planned Development. said he was proud of his team's the victory over the Eagles. Canton does hereby approve the Seventh Annual Liberty Fest Motion carried by all members present. Item 2. CONSDJER SIT effort in a short-handed situa• Mark Mullett led the winners Parade for June 14, 2008, beginning at 9:00am and ending at EPLAN FOR THE CANTERBURY MEWS CLUBHOUSE. with 16 points. Jared Miller (12 approximately 11:00am; that Michigan Department of (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to adopt the site tion. Transportation is hereby requested to grant permission to close plan for Canterbury Mews Clubhouse Renovation. Motion carried "I thought they rallied points and seven rebounds), Ford Road from Canton Center to Lilley Road. The Charter by all members present. Item 3. CONSIDER PAYMENT OF together well in an effort to Joel Ruffin (10 points and Township of Canton will assume liability for any damage claims CITY VIEW ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FEES. try to win it without Neil" said 12 rebounds), Ty Majeski (10 which may arise as a result of the road closure, and Supervisor (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to authorize the Colligan. "Chris Bailey stepped points) and Brandon Pierson Yack is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road closure payment to Municipal Software Corporation of annual software permit on behalf of the Township. Motion carried by all members maintenance fees, for a total cost not-to-exceed of $34,800.00. up and did a great job on the (nine points) also played present. Item 2. BUDGET AMENDMENT - GENERAL, FIRE Funds are available in the 2008 Budget. Planning Services Account defensive boards. well for the Wolverines, who AND POLICE FUNDS. (FED) Motion by Bennett, supported by #101-853-977-0000 $500.00. Public Works Account #592-000-144- "Offensively — especially in improved to 9-5 overall. LaJoy to approve the following budget amendments for the transfer 0000 $22,300.00, Building and Inspection Services Account #101- the second half — it seemed Senior guard Trevor Zinn led of an accounts payable Accounting Clerk ni from the Finance & 371-977-0000 $9,000.00, Engineering Services Account #101- like every time we make a little PCA with 20 points. Brent Zinn Budget Department to the Fire Department: General Fund: 447-977-0000 $2,000.00 Planning Services Account #101-853-818- Increase (Decrease)Revenues: Reimbursement from Police Fund 0000 $1,000.00, TOTAL $34,800.00 Motion carried by all run, we follow it up with a turn• and Spencer Wiard both added #101-000-676-2070 $ (41,613), Reimbursement from Fire Fund members present. Item 4. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE over or a missed shot. Plymouth- seven. #101-000-676-2060 (13,871), Total $ (55,484), Increase ORDERS FOR 2008 - WATER BILLING DIVISION. did a good job of keeping us at Agape led 20-15 after one (Decrease)Appropriations: Salaries-Finance & Budget Dept #101- (TREASURER) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to arm's length." quarter, 33-26 at the half and 223-705-0000 $(40,051) approve purchase orders to Matrix Printing Systems, Inc. in the Plymouth's defense forced 52-39 with eight minutes to amount of $9,000 (accounts #592-560-818-0000, Contracted Fringe benefits-Finance & Budget #101-223-720-0000 (15,433), Services and #592-560-900-0000, Printing & Publishing accounts) the Chieis to commit 21 turn• play. for the printing of water bills and envelopes, to Lasertec, Inc. in the overs. The Wildcats had 10 Total $ (55,484), Fire Fund: Increase (Decrease) Appropriations: amount of $6,500 for the printing and processing of water bills and [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 City Services, Inc. in the amount of $9,500 for radio reading of miscues. Salaries-Civilian, #206-336-706-0000 $ 10,013, Fringe Benefits water meters. Motion carried by all members present. Item 5. #206-336-720-0000 3,858, Reimbursement to General Fund APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT FEE WITH MOTOROLA #206-336-959-1010 ( 13,871), Total $ - 0 Police Fund: Increase FOR DISPATCH. (PSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON (Decrease) Appropriations: Salaries-Civilian #207-301-706-0000 to approve the service agreement for on the Public Safety Dispatch $ 30,038, Fringe Benefits #207-301-720-0000 $11,575, INVITATION TO BID Systems with Motorola; 13108 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, Reimbursement to General Fund #207-3301959-1010 ( 41,613), IL 60693 for an amount of $33,545.18. Further I move to approve NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatr the-Charter Township of Total $-0- the following budget amendment to cover the cost of one year of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed TTiese budget amendments decrease the Finance & Budget service. Decrease Appropriations Transfer to Fund Balance 261 bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February Department budget from $1,066,217 to $1,010,733, the General 346 999 0000 ($8546) Increase Appropriations 261346 818 0000 14, 2008 for the following: Fund budget from $27,781,963 to $27,726,479 and do not change $8546, This budget amendment neither increases nor decreases E- the Fire or Police Fund budget totals. Motion carried by all SUMMIT ON THE PARK - 911 Service budget. Motion carried by all members present. Item members present. Item 3. BUDGET AMENDMENT - CARRY 6. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF 5-PATROL LAPTOPS AND CARPET FLOORING REPLACEMENT OVER OF FEDERAL GRANTS FUND 20O6 COMMUNITY MODEMS. (PSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, approve the purchase of 5-Laptop computers for patrol vehicles our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may contact Mike supported by LaJoy to approve the following budget amendment in from Motorola, 1300 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, IL, 60196 in Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed the Federal Grants Fund for the FY 2005 2006 and 2007 the amount of $25,975; further to approve the purchase of envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, Community Development Block Grant programs for carry over to associated Edge Modems from ComSource, 2130 Austin Dr., address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. 2007: Increase Revenues $ 90,783.66, Increase Appropriations $ Rochester Hills, MI 48309 in the amount of $7,745. Further, I move The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all 90,783.66. This budget amendment increases the Federal Grants to transfer $750 from Acct #207 301 977 2580 line item #9, proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, Fund budget from $279,854 to $370,637.66. Motion carried by all Computer Contingency to line item #14 Laptop Computers to cover color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment members present. Item 4. SECOND READING OF REPEAL the additional cost of this purchase. Motion carried by all members • or the provision of services. OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 3, SECTIONS 2-181 present. Item 7. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION OF BLANKET THROUGH 2-186: CANTON COUNCIL FOE COMMUNITY PURCHASE ORDERS FOR 2008 - PSD. (PSD) Motion by TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK EXCELLENCE (ORDINANCE 153). (CLS) Motion by Bennett, Bennett, supported by LaJoy to authorize blanket purchase orders supported by LaJoy to remove from the table and adopt the second for the Department of Public Safety as requested. Motion carried by reading of Repeal of Chapter 2, Article PV, Division 3, Sections 2- Publish: January 31,2008 OE08583433 - 2ia all members present. Item 8. TO APPROVE BID FOR 181 through 2-186: Canton Council for Community Excellence REPLACEMENT OF DIAMOND'S ROOFTOP UNITS. (FBD) (Ordinance No. 153) with effective date and publication on January. Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to award the bid for the 31, 2008. Motion carried by all members present. STATE OF Diamond's rooftop units replacement to Temperature Services, Inc., CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF WAYNE, CHARTER TOWNSHIP in the amount of $33,248 (Community Improvement account #246- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF CANTON REPEAL OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, 750-970-0000, Capital Improvement - Parks & Rec). Motion DIVISION 3, SECTIONS 2-181 THROUGH 2-186 carried by all members present. Item. 9. HIRE INTERN FOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of (ORDINANCE NO. 153), CANTON COUNCIL FOR 2010 CENSUS ADDRESS LIST CORRECTIONS. (FBD) Canton, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan will accept COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to authorize a Planning sealed proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, ORDINANCE 153, CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE PV, intern to work on the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) February 14,2008 for the following: DIVISION 3, CANTON COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY Program for the 2010 Census. I further move to authorize the EXCELLENCE, SECTIONS 2-181 THROUGH 2-186 OF THE following budget amendment for 300 hours of census address data FISHERIES HABITAT PLAN FOR CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP addition and correction by a Planning intern. Increase Revenues: DETENTION BASIN RETROFIT OF CANTON; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; Appropriation from Fund Balance #101-000-699-0000 $ 2,578, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Increase Appropriations: Part-time Seasonal Wages #10 1- CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND Department,. on our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may 250-706-0000 $ 2,394, Fringe Benefits 101-250-720-0000 $184, EFFECTIVE DATE. THE CHARTER TOWNSHD? OF contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be Total $ 2,578. This budget amendment increases the Community CANTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. REPEAL OF THE submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal Services Division budget from $294,449 to $297,027 and the ORDINANCE. Ordinance 153, codified as Chapter 2, Article IV, General Fund budget from $27,726,479 to $27,729,057. Motion name, company name, address and telephone number and date and Division 3, Sections 2-181 through 2-186 of the Code of Ordinances carried by all members present. Item 10. APPROVAL OF time of opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject of the Charter Township of Canton is hereby repealed. SECTION REVISED BH> TO MOVE 425 NORTH RIDGE HOUSE TO any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the 2. SEVERABILITY. If any clause, sentence, section, paragraph or THE BARTLETT-TRAVIS HOUSE SITE. (FBD) Motion by basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in part of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person, Bennett, supported by LaJoy to approve the revised bid from employment or the provision of services. firm, corporation, legal entity or circumstances, shall be for any Pennfield Construction for $52,200 (account number 101-803-976- reason adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be 1000, Capital Projects-Historical) to move the historic house at 425 TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair North Ridge Road to the Bartlett-Travis House site. Motion carried or invalid the remainder of this Ordinance. It is hereby declared to by all members present. Item 11. INCREASE PURCHASE Publish: January 31,2008 OEOSSB3034 - 2I3 the legislative intent of this body that the Ordinance is severable, ORDER FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT. and that the Ordinance would have been adopted had such invalid (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to increase the or unconstitutional provision not have been included in this purchase order for repairs to the home on Bellingham in the Ordinance. SECTION 3. REPEAL. All Ordinance or parts of amount of $3,431.00 for roof replacement, resulting in a new Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings- Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the purchase order total of $11,431.00. Motion by Zarbo, supported by January 16,2008 extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Caccamo to table the increase purchase order for Housing SECTION 4. SAVINGS CLAUSE. All rights and duties which A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Rehabilitation Project. Motion carried by all members present. have matured, penalties which have been incurred, proceedings Township of Canton held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 1150 Item 12. CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR 2008 BLANKET which have begun and prosecution for violations of law occurring Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Yack called the PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND FLEET before the effective date of this Ordinance are not affected or meeting to order at 7:00 pm arid led the pledge of allegiance. Roll SERVICES. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to abated by this Ordinance. SECTION 5. PUBLICATION. The Call Members Present: Bennett, Caccamo, LaJoy, Yack, Zarbo approve the 2008 Public Works and Fleet Maintenance blanket Clerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Members Absent: Kirchgatter, McLaughlin Staff Present: Executive purchase orders as required under the Township Purchasing Policy. Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. Director Santomauro, Director Faas, Director Conklin, Kathleen Motion carried by all members present. Item 13. CONSEDER SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance, as amended, Salla, DDA Coordinator, John Weyer, Building Official, Jon LaFever, REQUEST FROM YCUA TO PERMIT TEMPORARY shall take full force and effect upon publication as required by law. Deputy Chief Nemecek Others Present: Karyl Niemi, Canton PLACEMENT OF SEWAGE SLUDGE AT SAUK TRAILS CERTIFICATION The foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by Creative Marketing, Dianne Cojei, Canton Chamber of Commerce, LANDFILL SITE. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy the Township Board Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton at Bart Patterson, ReMax, Ron Witthoff, Township Counsel, Mark to approve the emergency request from YCUA to allow the its regular meeting called and held on the 22nd day of January, Waldbauer, DDA, Roger Gallerini, Fisherman's Marketing placement of approximately 7,500 cubic yards of sewage sludge 2008,' and was ordered to be given publication in the manner Adoption of Agenda Motion by Bennett, seconded by Zarbo to from its wastewater treatment plant for the period of January 23 required by law. TERRY BENNETT, Clerk, Introduced: January 8, approve the agenda. Motion carried by all members present. through March 1, 2008 in accordance with the letter dated January 2008, Adopted: January 22, 2008, Published: January 31, 2008 STUDY SESSION TOPIC Item 1. DDA Update and Marketing 18, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: None Nays: Bennett, Caccamo, Effective: January 31, 2008 Item 5. CONSD3ER AUTHORIZING Partners Presentation. Overview of DDA and Capital Kirchgatter, Zarbo, LaJoy Motion failed. OTHER: The next Board THE TOWNSHIP CLERK TO BE THE DESIGNATED Improvement Projects and Review of Canton Marketing Partners Study Session will be Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the OFFICER TO SIGN THE ANNUAL PERMIT AND OTHER Activities Item 2. Sign Ordinance Discussion This discussion First Floor Board Room, Administration Building, 1150 Canton PERMITS FOR WORK WITHIN THE MICHIGAN was generated from Real Estate Agents inquiring if the Board Center S., Canton, Michigan. ADJOURN: Motion by Bennett, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-WAY would allow mainly "Open House" signage to be placed in the public supported by Zarbo to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried by all WITHIN THE WAYNE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY DURING right of way. Supervisor Yack stated there will he a Board meeting members present. - Thomas J. Yack, Supervisor - Terry G. Bennett, 2008. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to approve next Tuesday, January 22, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. on the first floor, Clerk - the Township Clerk, as the designated officer to execute the 2008 Board room, Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center S., Annual Permit for Underground Utility Operations with the Canton, Michigan. Adjourn Motion by Bennett, supported by Michigan Department of Transportation right-of way. I further Zarbo to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried by all members move to approve the Township Clerk, as the designated officer, to present. - Thomas J. Yack, Supervisor - Terry G. Bennett, Clerk - sign permits., for operations within the Michigan Department of Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the office of the Charter Transportation rights-of-way not covered by the annual permit. Township of Canton, 1150 S. 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I now have found that we Association strong is one way in Lansing and the National have been unsuccessful in getting to lay the groundwork for the Association of Home the money in a timely fashion, are future. To make this a little Builders in Washington, D.C. not aware of what the status of easier for our members, and Membership nationwide these matter are, and now that to grow this Association with includes more than 235,000 we've retained another attorney, as little disruption as pos• individuals and companies. we can't even get the files. What do sible, the current Executive Highlights of BIA include: you recommend? Committee team, including • Represents more than myself, has all agreed to 1,800 home builders, develop• A. It appears that you are serve through 2008. This ers, remodelers, light com• getting what you paid for from will allow us to maintain mercial builders, multi-family that collection continuity as we plan the owners and managers and agency and future of this organization suppliers to the building presumably the and grapple with the cur• industry. attorney who rent economic conditions in • BIA is the southeast• maybe backing Michigan and in our indus• ern Michigan chapter of the the agency. The try. National Association of Home attorney should In addition to Ives, the Builders (NAHB), which rep• be turning Executive Committee resents more than 235,000 over the files to includes Adorno Piccinini, Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan launched its new Web site at www.builders.org. individuals and companies Robert Meisner you when they Adco Group, Novi, as trea• nationwide. are requested surer; and Darshan Grewal, tion, programs, networking, Parade of Homes logo on the In addition to the material • Provides the building without delay Singh Development, L.L.C., political action and all other left of the community listings. for homeowners and home- industry with education, and should be providing you West Bloomfield, as sec• activities that advance the Current homeowners who buyers, the right side of the information programs, net• with a monthly status report, retary. James P. Babcock, building industry, while are interested in contact• page features information working, political action and if you request it, concerning Babcock Building Co. Inc., making the American dream ing a professional master for individuals involved in other activities that advance the status of the delinquencies. St. 0air Shores, is immedi• of homeownership a reality remodeler member of BIA the home building industry. the industry and provide You may have a cause of action ate past president. for Michigan families. may also do so by clicking There is a video presentation housing for all income levels. against the collection agency Also continuing their posi• Building Industry the link along the top of the and other valuable informa• • Serves as a liaison for malfeasance and perhaps tions are James S. Bonadeo, Association of Southeastern home page that says "Find ' tion on the benefits of mem• between the building indus• an additional grievance Bonadeo Builders, Plymouth, Michigan.also announced Remodelers." bership in BIA, a membership try and municipal and county against the attorney. Get as president emeritus; the launch of its new Web The left column of the site's application, online registra• governments. your new attorney to take the Richard Komer, Wineman site at www.builders.org. The home page offers informa• tion for upcoming meetings, • Publishes Building appropriate action. & Komer, Southfield, as site offers a wealth of infor• tional material to help home- seminars and events and a Business & Apartment first vice president; and vice mation for potential and cur• buyers during the current course guide, devoted to edu• Management, a monthly Q. I have heard that Austin, Texas, is presidents Paul Aragona, rent home owners including economy including articles cational opportunities offered trade journal featuring indus• a very exciting city and I'm thinking Aragona Properties, Clinton access to a list of professional entitled: A Down Market by BIA and the Apartment try-related news, updates, about either renting or buying in that Township, Richard Kligman, master builders who have Offers Some Surprising Association of Michigan information and articles to area. Do you have any information Superb Custom Homes, homes available in communi• Home-Buying Advantages, (AAM). provide industry profession• concerning the downtown Austin real Plymouth, Michael Moceri, ties throughout southeastern Unique Opportunities for The Web site also features a als with information they estate market? Leader Homes, Inc., Novi, Michigan. Home Buyers and Buy Now separate section for members need to succeed in their busi• and Sam Palazzolo, Palazzolo By clicking on the "Looking Before Current Stock is of BIA and AAM that can be nesses. A. Austin is a very dynamic Brothers Construction Co., For A New Home?" link, Depleted. Additionally, there accessed using the member's • Sponsors trade shows, city, being the state capital Sterling Heights. viewers are directed to a list is a link to the National personal identification code. home shows and programs of Texas and the home of the The Executive Committee of communities. Within each Association of Home Builders Members who do not have to promote the home build• University of Texas, among other is responsible for further• community is a link to those "Resources For Consumers" their identification code may ing industry, including: four things. There is considerable ing the building industry's professional master builder section of their Web site. contact BIA for that code consumer home shows to help development in the downtown relationship with municipal members of BIA who are Another link on the home by calling (248) 737-4477- builders and suppliers reach area by way of condos and and county governments and building there. Also included page brings viewers to the Professional master builder homeowners and buyers; an apartment rentals. High rises providing representation in is-a separate link for Custom BIA Home Shows Web site members of BIA who have industry-wide Trade Show to are being developed, but one the state and national asso• Builders. which features information not yet listed their new home create networking opportu• should keep in mind that ciations. The site also features pic• and discount coupons for communities on the home nities for building industry there may be an overflow of Additionally, the tures of and detailed informa• upcoming home shows. Below page may do so by complet• professionals; and Spring condominiums in the downtown Committee assists in over• tion on new homes featured that is a link to information ing the form provided online and Fall Parade of Homes, area which may not be able seeing BIA's mission to in BIA's Parade of Homes, on the BIA Charitable & (to the left of the community marketing programs used to to be absorbed by the influx provide education, informa- which can be accessed via the Educational Foundation. listings) or by calling (248) promote new home sales. of people from the suburbs and/or other cities. Condos are selling at approximately HOMES SOLD $625 a square foot with price ranges from $229,000 for These are the area residential real estate Garden City 16163 Homestead Cir $380,000 13220 Sioux $127,000 a studio to as much as $1.7 5939 Helen St $124,000 20995 Marstmew Dr $285,000 9112 Winston $105,000 closings recorded the week of Oct. -12.20071 , 908 Venoy fid $93,000 40784 Meadow Trl $370,000 19316 Woodworth $136,000 million for a penthouse in a at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office, Livonia 46800 Merlon Cir $660,000 15354 Warmer $65,000 downtown condominium over 29530 Bobrich St $75,000 19510 Borihridge Dr $130,000 South Lyon plus some from Oakland County. Listed below 13960 Boston Post St $118,000 39462 Springwater Dr $165,000 26081 Daria Cir E $100,000 looking the river. Also, if you are are cities, addresses and sales prices. 33117 Broadmoor Ct $195,000 16940 Warwick Ct $139,000 Westiand interested in leasing, keep in Canton 9581 Oeering St $153,000 842 Yorktown Ct $130,000 32520 Avondale St $124,000 mind that a certain percentage 486Z8 Antique Rd S508.000 27520 Five Mile Rd $125,000 Novi 32705 Birchwood St $149,000 48646 Antique Rd $490,000 15061 Gary Ln $185,000 45322 Bartiett Dr $244,000 6948 Bison St $134,000 of apartments must be "for 4063 Forest Bridge Dr $58,000 18722 Gill Rd $208,000 27522 Cromwell Rd $336,000 34624 Bock St $96,000 affordable housing" to provide 4741 Grove Ct 5123,000 18327 Gillman $! $133,000 2J053 Dundee Dr $398,000 8265 Bristol St $81,000 living quarters for the musicians 46274 Gunnery Or $239,000 9436 Harrison St £155.000 41775 Independence Dr $143,000 35988 Centra! City Pkwy $109,000 671 Highlands Dr $335,000 36145 Jay St $265,000 3950B Kartar Ln $150,000 . 36673 Cherry Oak Dr $187,000 to stay, since Austin is the "live 46746 Inverness Rd $320,000 37648 Kingsnurn Dr $310,000 23690 Maude Lea St $218,000 6620ChirrewaSt $168,000 music capital of the world." 857 Mystic Ct $266,000 15213 Knoison St $210,000 25693 Shoreline Dr $1,727,000 7503 Deering St $117,000 2560 Oakfiem Ct $281,000 36148 Ladywood St $195,000 Plymouth 1970 Dunn Ct $163,000 44720 Patrick Dr $210,000 27820 Long St $80,000 41079 E Ann Arbor Trl $180,000 35867 Farraqut St $132,000 Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer and 4952? Potomac Rd $247,000 17949 Merriman Rd $220,000 44816 Gregory Ln $210,000 33554 Harvard Ave $204,000 the author of Condominium Operation: 2062 Preserve Cir W $205,000 33659 N Hampshire St $190,000 40845 Newport Dr - $120,000 36041 Hazelwood Sf $1)5,000 374 RobertCt $315,000 30160 Orangelawn St $147,000 40857 Newport Dr $100,000 •7846 Hugh St $160,000 Getting Started & Staying on the Right 44150 SUmberland Cir $205,000 38995 Pirflingbfook St $155,000 8951 Northampton Dr $288,000 8539 Ingram St $155,000 Track, second edition. It is available for 43708 Sweet Cherry Ln $179,000 19168 Renselior St $130,000 1075 Palmer St $462,000 38465 Lori Ln $161,000 591 Terrace Ct $430,000 14024 Richfield St $270,000 990 Ross St $218,000 30624 Mackenzie Dr $135,000 $9.95 plus $1 shipping and handling. 43479 W Arbor Way Dr $100,000 36610 Richland St $142,000 806 York St $130,000 38695 Milton St $145,000 He also wrote Condo Living: A Survival 2390WoodgreenCt $285,000 18713 Starr.:urd St $259,000 Bedford 36410 Newberry Estates Dr $295,000 Guide to Buying, Owning and Selling a Farmington 14907 Sunbury St $160,000 13590 Arnold $119,000 6155 Parkside Dr $270,000 33350 W Nine Mile Rd $380,000 2B160 Terrence St $265,000 19157 Delaware Ave $177,000 •8122 Pickering PI $265,000 Condominium, available for $24.95 plus Farmington Hills 274)5 Vargo St $152,000 20013 Denby $110,000 1425 Portlands! $144,000 $5 shipping and handling. 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Appraising and Sales mortgage guidelines, title information, home inspections, non- 19, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at BIA headquarters, 30375 Century 21 Today offers career seminars Tuesday or conventional financing, market value trends and more. The semi• Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, in Farmington Hills. Saturday noon to 1 p.m. at 28544 Orchard Lake Road, nar will be 7 P-m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, or 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Marty Burnstein, of the Law Offices of Marty Burnstein, will Farmington Hills. Contact Steve Leibhan at (248) 855^2000, at Ahdover High School, 4200 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills. discuss "What's New in Michigan Coristruction Lien Law and Ext. 238. Call (248) 644-4700 and ask for the REALTOR RESpURCE Lien Procedures." TEAM. Registration fees are $75 for BIA members and $125 for guests. For registration information, call (248) 862-1003. Appeal taxes • Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan A free forum on property tax appeals will be presented by Weir Investors (BIA) presents Green Built Training on Wednesday, Feb. Manuel Realtors, Rochester office, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. Timothy Low, C.P.A., will discuss the benefits of renting 20, from 9-10:30 a.m. at association headquarters, 30375 31, at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow. The forum properties and understanding the tax consequences of "find, Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, in Farmington Hills. is also presented by Brian S. Kirksey of KRES Inc. Valuation, fix and flip" activity, including forming an entity, bookkeep• In this second of five trainings, Chris Pratt of Wake-Pratt state-certified general appraiser. Attendees may wish to bring ing systems and maximizing your deductions. The program is Construction discusses "Starting Correctly" using materials their most recent Notice of Assessment, You may also want to go sponsored by the Real Estate Investors of Oakland Thursday, and methods that result in Green Built certification. Building to the assessor's office and request a copy of your Tax valuation Feb. 14; 5:30-9:30 p.m. at MSTJ Management Education Green offers a change from selling cost per square foot to Record to review categories for errors. To reserve a seat or for Center, 811W. Square Lake Road, Troy. Seminar free to making an environmental statement. information, call (248) 651-3500. , members. $20 nonmembers. Call (800) 747 6742. (www. . The training is free for BIA members. Advance registration REIAofOakland.com) is required. For registration information, call (248) 862-1008. Homebuyer Seminar • Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan Whether you are a first-time buyer, "Back in the Market" buyer BIA* (BIA) will present another in its series of Certified Graduate or investor, join the REALTOR RESOURCE TEAM of Max • Bujlding Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan courses — "Estimating" — on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 8 a.m. Broock Bloomfield for a Homebuyer Seminar. Learn about new (BIA) will sponsor a lien law seminar on Tuesday, Feb. to 3 p.m. at BIA headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, in Farmington Hills. Chuck Breidenstein, CAPS, of Builder Professional Services Group, Inc. will instruct remodelers and small-to-mid vol• ume builders on estimating insurance and profit, quantity takeoff for various materials, labor and equipment productiv• ity issues, and subcontractor bid considerations. The course counts toward Certified Graduate Builder, Certified Graduate Associate, and Certified Graduate Remodelor certificates. Registration fees are $155 for Remodelors Council mem• bers, $175 for BIA members, and $200 for guests. For more information, call (248) 862-1033. • Apartment Association of Michigan's (AAM) Property Management Council (PMC) will sponsor a professional We Build Homes maintenance course on Friday, Feb. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon at Wilmar Offices, 23975 Research Drive, Farmington Hills. for the Way People Live Tom Sadley of Wilmar will instruct attendees in several aspects of repairing major appliances such as ranges and Maybury Park Estates refrigerators, including understanding components and func• Saddle Creek tions, basic troubleshooting skills, as well as preventative We're pleased to announce the introduction of One of Oakland County's maintenance. Umi\ Bulls™ Michigan, a certified program for Only Premiere Registration fees are $45 per person. For registration infor• home building at oar Saddle Creek Development mation, call (248) 862-1033. "See Saks Center jor ittore details. GATED Communities • Homes from the upper $2G0's • Custom Homes from • 3 Brand New Floor Plans! the upper $600's - 1800-2300 sq ft RANCH style 2200 sq ft Colonial UNDER $300,000! • 3600 to 6000+ sq ft

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NORTHVILLE SI I'm inlO I NOVI $799,9001 NOVI $189,0001 NOVI S415 000 • NORTHVILLE S400 0001 LYONS S379900 Waterfront Estate! Truly rjrrnt kit w/sitting rm, 42" 4 Acre Estate w/Splits Avail! Circ Dr, 4 Car Alt Heated Sprawling brick ranch! 17DD Sq Ft 4 BR/2 Full BA. Rare Find! Newer Ranch! Hwd t/o, JSJ BA, Study w/ Vanderbilt Mode! Priced ic Sell! Hwd, Unfin. Sharp Colonial in Golf Course Community! Maple Cabs cbnts, granite & more. Mstr w/gas FP & sitting rm. Gar. Lg Heated Bam. Pond, 3 Fps, Above Gmd Poo! & Prime location w/Novi Schools. Loads of updates. Gust Glass Brs, Iray cfg in Dfi, Catti Clg in GRSMstr. Bsmt w/BA rough-ins, Gardenview, Near SFir in Kit, Rn W/0 w/GR, Office & BA 3 Car Gar, U Stunning FR w/hdwd tlr & FR Prof Sin w/out LL Gran in Kit. Ail M/D Approx. 1 yr warranty. Priced tosell ! Best deal In Novi! Gran in Kit w/SS Hood Fan&Apols. All M/D Approx. Poo&Tennis Cts. in Golf Comm. All M/D Appro)!. Fp in FR, Catti Clg in Mstr & Vaulted in BA. MLS* 27223409 734-453-6800 NILS* 28008973 248-347-3050 MLS# 23016B4S 248-347-3050 248-347-3050 248-34 MLSff 27224176 248-347-3050

NORTHVILLE S{49,90(i I FARMINfiTOfJ HILLS S U4.1001 PLYMOUTH NOV! S279i50£ Sprawling 4BR Colonial w/Fin Bsmt w/Rjfl Kit, Bar & Sharp Colonial! 3 Car Gar w/Circ Of, Kit open to Ffl v( Wow! Nature in the sub! Trees, pond, privacy comes Spacious Cape Cod W/3' Clgs & Jetted Tub! Chefs Adorable 4BR on 2/3 acres- Updates include: Kit, Magazine Quality Oetacheo Condo' Open LR w/i BA Mstr w/Jacuzzi, Stall Shower, H&H Sinks. Catti Fp&Cath Clgs, Grown Mldg T/0, .5 BA w/Gran 40eck w/triis 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath colonial home tn Delight Kit w/Gran & Island, Obi Ovens. Hwd & wdws, siding, trim, gutters, paint, hdwd firs, carpet, clg I gas FP 1stfir mstr Kitw'islan d (appls incl). Fin; C!gs, Stone Fp, Lrg Deck & Maintained Yd! w/Gazebo. Quick Occ! All M/d Approx, Rome Warr. Ridpvood Hills. 10+ for cleanliness & decor! Designer Mstr 8A, Gas Log Fp, Plus 17dCsf Bsmt. fixtures, HWH, bathrms, appts. doors, bsmt. LLWFR. FP, bath, 2 Ira BffsJ• wet bar, MIS#2BQ11538 248-347-3050 MLS# 28011773 248-347-3050 MLS# 26006041 734-453-6800 MLS# 28010469 248-347-3050 734453-6800 MLS# 28005899 734-453-S800

NOVI $250,000 FARMINGTON HILLS S189.900 Beautiful 4BR Colonial. Formal livdi n rms. Spacious Highly Maintained S Full Of Updates On 1.3 Acres! fin Over $70 K In Upgrades! Gas Fp In Fr. Hdwd In Kit Attn Entertainers! 4 BR 2.5 BA Colonial! FR w/Vaulted Gorgeous 3BR, 2.58A, full brick condo in West Great Value Twnhouse w/New Cot on FF & Pergo Fir in Kit Mstr Stew/glamour oath &VAC , Finished bsmt. W/0 LI, Remod Kit Lr W/Fp & Grown Mldg. LI Fr W7 Foyer & Pwdr Rm. Wainscottmg In Or, Lr & Foyer. 1 st Clgs, Gas Fp&Drwl to Inground Pool. Brick Patio w/ Dearborn. Mint condition living/dining rm w/FP. Kit! Add. 750 sf in Fin LL LR w/Vauited Clg, Dvd Surr NorMe schools, Professionally itintiscaped . Wet Bar, Sauna, Ldry & Full Ba, 5 Car Gar! Fir Lndy. Tray Clg In Mstr, Wic, Jacuzzi Rm 4 Coram' Hottub! Many Updates. Oak Cab Kit &Appls Stay. vaulted ceilings. 1st floor laundry. Fuil basement Sound, 42" Cabs in Kit w/Nook. All M/d Approx. MLS* 28010438 734453-6800 MLSff 28009120 248-347-3050 Shower. MLS# 27224442 MLS#2801u372 734453-6800 734-453-8800'

$n9fiot|iJV0NiA 5149.869 • DEARBORN $144,900 Charming 3BR 1.1 BA Cape Cod w/new ext paint, new Charming 4 BR 1.5 BA! Lg Eat-in Kit w/Cook Top Fully Renovated! Fin Bsmt, Big Addrtton w/FR w/Fp & Great 3 Bed (Possibly 4), 3 Bath, Ranch' 1,300 Sq Ft Beautiful Ranch Far From Road! 2BAsSFin Bsmt w/ Classic home with a lot of charm and loving cars. furn/CA. Bsmt block wrtdws, lots of built ins, huge FR Built-in Oven, Newer DrwE to Patio, Spacious FR w/ Drwt to Deck. Lg Mstr Ste w/Priv BA w/Jet Tub sTv. Of Living Space. 2 Sided Fireplace. Fin Bsmnt. Extra Wet Bar. All Brick, Gmd Fir End Unit, W w/Gas Fp, Large park-like yard, cove ceilings, leaded glass w/FP. Low traffic strw/deep tot! Vaulted Clgs &Hdwd t/o. Beautiful Yd & Landscaping! Insulated 2.5 Car Gar w/Phone Line & Sep Elect Large Yard. Corner Lot W Side Entry Garage. Fenced Paver Patio. Move-in Ready w/AppIs included! windows decorative archways. One of a kind! MLS*28Q11B68 734-453-6800 MtS# 28010445 248-347-3050 MLS* 28010690 248-347-3050 MLS# 28011794 734453-6800 MLSS 28010617 248-347-3050 734-453-6800

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DEARBORN $113,350 • WESTLAND $109,900 GREEN OAK $1,850: Duplex near Ford and Greenfield. Good condition- Great 3Bfl, 1BA Ranch. All updates have been done Great opportunity in Central Westiand. 3 Bed & 1 Bath. Completely updated 3BR Ranch! Included; kitchen w/ FORECLOSURE! Very good condition! All brick in Gorgeous Colonial w/beautifui up rades T/0. 4BR, bank owned. 2 bedrooms down and 1 bedroom up. 1 including: Oak Kit, wndws, A/C, H20, ceramic firs, pro Priced to sell. Updates Kit & Bath. Plenty of storage. oak cabs, bath, roof, windows, gutters, carpet, Northwest Detroit. 3 Bdrms, newer cupboards & 2.5BA, spacious Kit. LR w/Butlers paliiylr g Mstr Ste 1/2 car garage, 2 H20 heaters and 2 furnaces. fin basement. All appls stay. Home warranty. All Appls stay. Show & Sell. electrical. Part fin bsmt Very private. Must see! furnace, Nice solid home. Sold "AS IS':. w/French doors & glamour BA. NearMetr o Park! MLS# 28011088 734453-6800 MLS#28Q11367 734453-6800 MLS# 28004161 734-4534800 MLS# 28010569 734-453-6800 MLS# 28011693 734-453-6800 www.hometownlife.com C5 .(*) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, January 31,2008

,AUBUR , N HII u*—, Spectacular new construction located in Waterford Beautiful 4 bed 2.5'bath colonial w/Tull Lake[ [spectacular 5 BR, 5 BA home sited on bin |3 BR condo w/wonderful view of nature preserve. 3 bedroom 2 bath brick ranch located on 37 School District. 4 BR, 3 bath. Picturesque views ofj privileges. Features formal DR w/ bay wind^* FRI Werlnokina Par* Lake outside Clarkston villaga GR| J 25 ft GR w/gas fireplace & vaulted ceilings. Kit withbeautifu l acres. Great room with fireplace, fresh pond and wooded lot, full basement-walkout. w/gas fpl, Florida rm, & part finished basen l area, and door wail to deck. carpet, full basement. Large pole barn (58X91). 27202853 248-673-22111 MLS 27221010 248-6

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3600,000 i HIGHLAND $324,900 $45,0001 REDFORD $184,9001 WEST BLOOMFIELD S264.9001 BLOOMFIELD HILLS REDFORD CONDO Beautiful custom built ranch. W/O, vltd clngs, gran, Incredible 4 Br colonial. Backs up to woods! Lrg Isle w/fridge, new stove ,4 bd, 2 ba cape cod w/award winning yard & view of Beautifully updated 4 BR, 2-5 BA col. Marble entry, ,kit., cherry cabs, Hrdwd Firs and gran. 1st fir off, 9' Gorgeous unit w/new furn. Kit |fpi updated kit w/brkfst nook, form din, mstr suite cpramic. 3i- oar. 1st fl mstr ste w/jet tub, dry cedar Is hood fan, new dishes, pots &pans . Spac mstr w/ [Western Golf Course! Upgrades galore w/Corian cntrs, sauna. 2 decks. 1 acre, wildlife & nature trail. I clqs- Huge Mstr. closet, jetted tub. Stamped patio. in bsmt. Carport. wd firs, new vinyl wndws. FP, c/a, tin bsmt, & gar. w/iet tub, full bsmt. gar, landscaped yard w/deck. MLS 28017704 248-360-9100 closets galore. Lndry & storage MLS 28017070 313-538-2000 MLS 27226792 248-360-9100 MLS 28011482 313-538-2000 MLS 27171009 313-538-2000

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$214,5001 FARMINGTON HILLS $365,000 $259,9001 COMMERCE $319,0001 AUBURN HILLS S159.9001 FARMINGTON HILLS SPRINGFIELD TWP Maintained & updated. Commerce Lk priv. & beach Beautiful colonial w/4 BRs, 2 BAs, & 2 half-baths. Ground Hr Condo, Like New. Upgrades T/O. Kitcit w/ All new updated kit. w/gran cntr, all newer BAs, FFL Nice kit that overlooks FR w/fireplace. Master Builder's own home, 4 SB, 2.5 BAs, 2500 sq. ft. carpet, int & ext paint, lights, eiec, gar drs, front dr jassoc Rmdld in 02 Indscp. deck refinish, kit. updts Open floor plan, hrdwd firs, tile fireplace, marble Cherry Cab, Tile Fir +SSAppl. Liv Rm w/Frplc. Clean I's, BAs, newer well & water softener. bedroom has a master bath and walk-in-closet. |& Neutral. Upgrd Carpet & Fixtures. 2 Car Gar. |& more- Fin LL w/newer carpet & plenty of storr MLS 27087254 248-855-2000 Jsurround. Kit. marb & island. Mstr w/WIC, Jacuzzi. MLS 27202003 248-855-1 I58g6 248-855-2000 iMLS 27072439 248-360-9100 MLS 28009754 248-360-9100

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$129,0001 NOVI $339,900 $239,9001 DEARBORN HEIGHTS $150,0001 WARREN INDEPENDENCE TWP WEST BLOOMFIELD $520,000 i Brick ranch, priced just right!!! Updates incl cer firs Move in ready colonial w/2-story foyer, vaulted IVacation ail year in hilltop home w/breathtaking ]Well-maintained 3 BR brick ranch w/newer roof, ceilings in LR, updated island kit w/gran cntrs. Lib, Custom home w/3 car gar. Glass stair rails to windows & furn. Large eat-in kit w/doorwall to in kit & LB- newer kitchen cabinets, finished bant, bridge overlooking GR. Kit w/lg island & many views. Deluxe bath w/jacuzzi, priv. balcony w/hot & a new water heater. Ready tor occupancy. lg mstr bdrm w/WIC & bath, W/O LL 1 st fir laundry. n^Hn q r- nnon hemt all annls incl. 1035 SO ft. ncc nnn tub & new i arpot Fin LL walkout All appls stay na MLS 27062154 * i,abs Mstr beo w/2 WICb & luxurious mabtoi bath MLSZ7186«1 248 855 2000 MLS 27185^11 248-855 2000 MLS 27104174 248 855 2000 MLS27152029 ^48-855-2000

$89,9001 TROY $439.0001 BLOOMFIELD TWP $229,900ITR0Y I.OMMERCE TWP | Lovely 3 br, 2 ba bungalow is priced to sell! Many|f Exceptional 4 br, 2.5 Northfield Hills 2 br, 1.5 ba condo backs to the a I Beautiful custom buitt home. Hdwd firs in 2 story j Cozy 3 or, 2 ba ranch w/unique floor ptan. ?nrr. Troy schools. KM * i lu woods! Newer A/C & windows. Family rm w/frplc. updates: roof, windows, cemt I tover, dream gran island kit & nook w/maple cabs, § Remodeled oak kitchen, hrdwd firs, all appls stay, driveway. Modem kitchen. Finish h i • M j i iDR&LR, prof fin nil 1 Newer appls incl. Fin bsmnt. 2-level deck. i. 'n appi'- oo ...innnta h=>th iMAoiteri tiih Wliiprif Att 9 car oaraae. Home warranty. r/l 27213758 nil f19

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ROMULUS - Furnished, clean Canton REDFORD - Remodeled 3 Westland EHO Westland bdrm, bsmt, immediate occu• 1 bdrm, share kitchen & bain, NEW HOMES FOR RENT VEN0Y PINES APTS. pancy, option to buy available. private entrance, $75/weekly + HUNTINGTON "LOW MOVE-IN COSTS'" $850, (248) 788-1823 $225 security. 734-718-3577 ON THE HILL Rent Starting $299 Security Deposit' Challenging fun forAUL ages 1 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $729/ma. REDFORD -Sharp 3 bedroom r L $350 OFF at $599 All appliances and bungalow, full basement, SUNRISE STUDIOS \ • 1 & 2 bedroom apts. a/c included. ravine setting, $825/mo. $25 OFF I 1st Full Month's Rent with fireplace. PETS WELCOME 18441 Poinciana, 7 Mile & With This Ad I On 1 Bdrms!* (734) 261-7394 888-304-0078 Inkster Rd. 248-476-6498 Brand NEW A/C Rooms I SUN HOMES TV/Phone / HBO/CABLE I www.yo rkcommunities.com COLLEGE PARK ESTATES ROCHESTER - 3 bdrm, partial• LOW RATES I From $620 ly finished bsmt, 2 car garage, CROSSWORD PUZZLER 51074 Mott Rd. 734-427-1300 I fenced yard, quiet neighbor• (Between Geddes & Mich Livonia I' Free Heat & Water Apartments/ f&K hood. Call: (248) 375-2455 Ave. off Ridge Road). ACROSS 40 Common ID Furnished W Skyline/Clayton Retailer SHORT TERM RENTALS 41 Price wd. FITNESS CENTER Birmingham-lR Town '(Exp. 1-31-08) & MORE. Livonia, Canton, TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL 1 Raw metal 42 Takes tea Answer to Previous Puzzle (866)413-1672 . 1 bdrm, new furnishing, park• t£) Northville, Plymouth & Novi. A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid 4 Sponge up 44 Water or rust On Ann Arbor Trail ing. $l035/mo. incl. utilities. 248-921-2432, 248-348-4700 service, HBO. Low daily/wkly 8 Theater offering 47 Like an old Sdffl GQEJulrSl SENSES] rates. Between Middlebelt Molly: 248-705-8281 CANTON-4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 12 Cooler castle, maybe Sunrise Inn 734-427-1300 CinS EDDE3B EDQSIml & Inkster Rds. car garage, finished bsmt, a/c, SOUTHFIELD 13 Farm measure 51 Myma Westland Private entrance, Tel-96 Inn 313-535-4100 BURIES] E3E3 www.cmipraperties.net all appliances, $1,495/mo. No 3 bedroom, remodeled, 14 Elowling alley of old movies Lg., Nice, util./cable, non• Royal Inn 248-544-1575 Restrictions Apply* pets. Call: (734) 395-3696 garage, all appliances incl, part 52 Whale like EIHHIIEIH smoking. No pets. l-275/Ford. Fairlane 248-347-9999 $420 +sec. dep.734-634-0542 pets OK. $875/mo + utili• 15 Brownish fruit Shamu SHHHHQJ BIIEO CANTON - Roommates want• Relax Inn 734-595-9990 16 Coffee holders 53 Nowhere near WESTLAND ed, 2200 sq.ft. 4 bdrm. ties. Call: (248) 737-1795 BHHO Office/Retail Space For /JSK 18 Hits hard 54 Job-ad letters 1 and 2 bdrm apts avail. Storage, month to month ConrJos/TDwn houses ^) lease $425/mo. 248-921-2904 20 Standoffs 55 Car part For more info WAYNE & WESTLAND Rent/Lease W 21 Butter qty. 56 Category HnnH call: f24S) 595-1820 3 bdrms, 1 with garage. Pets BIRMINGHAM Close to down• CANTON - Super 3 bdrm, 3 Bloomfield Hills "A" Office - 22 Road map no. 57 JAMA readers Ok. $850-$950. DEEI aianciiiH SB town. 1 bdrm sharp, $625/ level duplex, bsmt, C/A, appli, Window office(s) avail in 23 Practical joke Westland near Ford/Sheldon. $897/mo. 734-612-7708 /734-722-8943 aiisnnii nans mo. incl heat, water, air, appli• existing law firm suite; 27 Politico DOWN ances, immediate occupancy. Hurry! (734) 395-0829 WAYNE- 3645 S. Hubbard. optional secretarial station; — Landon Hill [QSDB HdnHEl incl library/ conference rm & (248) 855-9655 CANTON - We have homes for Merriman/Michigan. 2 bdrm, 29 Slinky or yo-yo 1 Switch posi• kitchen; optional use of inter• •MBS E3fflQD HHB WestlandShareMe t Rlty (248) 642-1620 rent. Pets welcome. Call Sandy 2 car garage, $775/mo+dep. net, fax, copier & scanner. 30 Sports locale tions at Sun Homes for details at: 313-463-8614 31 Math symbol 2 Banister CANTON CONDO - 2 bdrm, (248) 645-1450 ranns Sana wm Estates $1000/mo. includes heat, (888) 304-8941 WESTLAND - 2 bdrm, full 32 Freight unit 3 Swallow up 8-21 © 2007 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. water, appliances, washer, www.academywestpoint.com bsmt. Appliances inci. $800/ FARMINGTON HILLS 33 Gob of bub- 4 Long-distance dryer, carport. 734-397-2873 Exclusive mo, Sec 8 ok. For information Hamilton Business Center blegum line 10 Clock numeral 22 Jimmy's "WOW" Skyline/ClaylDn Retailer Call Laura; (734)-674-4961 Executive suites starting at 34 MD asst. 5 Fritz, to himself 11 Craven or successor MACOMB TWP 46840 $350/mo. T-1 internet availal- CANTON 3 bdrm. colonial, 35 Gush forth 6 Attractive Unseld 24 Lay it — thick Country Lane, 2 Bdrm Condo, WESTLAND - 3 bdrm colonial, ble, Flexible lease terms. hardwood, finished basement, 37 Friction easer 7 Spine-tingling 17 Not him or her 25 Faint glow 1,100 sq ft, 1.5 bth, bsmnt, 2 1 1/2 bath, garage, stove, 248-324-3600 1 Bdrm 2 car garage, totally updated. 38 Moo companion 8 Waded 19 Disk capacity 26 Lucy Lawless cr$1,000/mo. (248) 471-9321 fridge, pets neg. $1050/mo. $1395 +sec. 734-717-5091 GARDEN CITY - Single room 39 Handle 9 Bought unit role 734-717-3452, 734-717-7643 NOVI-14 Mi & Novi Rd 2 offices from $150 & office & DEARBORN 3 bdrm. finished 27 Could hear Bdrm, 2 bath, pool, (uli bsmt, WESTLAND -3 bdrm, 1.5 bath suites from $575. Utilities - 9 10 11 bsmt, dining room, 2 baths, 1 (2 [^""j^H^ — — drop appliances. $1000/mo. ranch. New kitchen. C/A. incl, 1st & 2nd floor. Ford & 8 $800; 3 bdrm ranch, garage. 28 Elvis' daughter (248) 719-0026 Basement, 2 1/2 car garage. Middlebelt. (734) 422-1195 2 bdrm. $600, option. 248-788-1823 12 ^Hl3~ 29 Boot part $1295/morrth. 248-346-6108 30 Kilmer WESTLAND LIVONIA -5 Mile/ Farmington DEARBORN HGTS 3 bdrm 2 rooms 370sq.ft., $630/mo. I of "Top Gun" from CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED WESTLAND 2 bdrm brick ranches, 2 homes, 1100 sq. ft. 15 ' ^Hie" 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200 sq. ft., home, bsmt, shed, c/a, no 2nd tioor w/windows. Utilities 32 Work day 1.5 bath, finished bsmt, 2 car $850 mo. 734-812-0565 pets, non smoking, $675/mo. included. Call: (734) 422-2321 33 Score big detached, updated. Sect. 8 ok. Contact Gail @ 734-564-8280 36 Not med. $475! Lease/option 248-755-2612 PLYMOUTH TWP. 37 Harden fJo fine print in this ad! WESTLAND 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 1200 sq. ft retail on Ann DEARBORN HTS. Near all x- 38 Gave up on, • Heat/Water included - car, all appliances, fenced yd. 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(248) 349-7334' 248-504-1950 $565 rent-to-own. 248-819-2425 to buy, $600. 248-788-1823 Lewi: Beginner NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH. Lease/Option To Buy (Qf Here's How It Works: PLUS 2 BIRMINGHAM Pembroke Park PLYMOUTH Downtown. 1st week with full MONTHS FREE area. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2 car. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, basement. deposit. Furnished sleeping Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine All redone! New kitchen., hard• Pets OK! 261 W.Spring. rooms. Newly decorated. $90 FARMINGTON HILLS 2 Bdrm, 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each Spec. $200 SecDep. wood, 1100 sq. ft., new appli• $795/mo. 734-674-3193 weekly. Security deposit. 1 bath, 2 car garage. $855/mo row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, New resident only ances. $1450. 248-835-4125 734-355-6453, 248-305-9944 + 1 1/2/mo. sec. dep. Newer with credit PLYMOUTH Downtown. Imm• floors thru-out. 734-564-8402 column and box. 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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES King Size Bed & Boxsprings MEMORY FOAM THERA-PEU- C0CK-A-P00/P0M-A-P00 BEVERLY HILLS Jan 30-Feb 2, PLYMOUTH-DOWNTOWN v ' MICHIGAN ARMS ' SAT. 6 PM 10am-4pm. 32021 Waltham, MOVING TO FLORIDA SALE Spring Air, Chiro Platinum, like TIC NASA-VISCO MATTRESS• PUPPIES 4 weeks old. Small Westland COLLECTORS SHOW Mahogany table, chairs, china, take Beverly off Southfield. Feb 2 & 3, 9-4pm. 189 S. new. Sacrifice at: $375/besf. ES WHOLESALE! As seen on lap dogs, raised in family FEBRUARY 9 AND 10 buffet, end tables, lamps, www.jeantiquesales.com Union St, behind library & Call: (734) 718-3577 TV. Twin $299, Full $349, home, great with children. treadmill, waterfall bdrm set, Queen $399, King $499. All 500 tables of antique and $400. 248-941-0174 police station. (734) 207-1019 MISC. FURNITURE Pottery oak chairs, clocks, linens, . Estate Sale By Americana sizes available! Dormia- modern firearms. BUY Barn Couches (2) and Chair jewelry, too much to list! 35936 Summers, Livonia. Comfortaire Electric adjusta- and SELL Rock Financial COCKAPOO PUPPIES 6 and a Half (1)w/Armoire. Red 5089 Dixie Hwy., Watertord Feb 1-2,10am-4pm.. Household Goods (J ^ bles $799.00 FREE DELIVERY. Showplace. 46100 Grand weeks old! 2 Black and 2 Charleston style w/washable Many popular breeds 248-739-4197. Full details: 25-Year Warranty. 60 night River. (I-96 at Beck Road in slip covers. Good condition. Buff, 2 boys and 2 girls, 1 including: Boxers, americanaestatesafes.com trial. 1 -800-ATSLEEP Novi) Public admitted 9am. CLASSIFIEDS Armoire will hold 32' rear pro• sex of each color! Hypo- Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Bed -$50 1 ABSOLUTE (1-800-287-5337) Info 248-676-2750 jection TV Has two sets of allergenic and DO NOT Designer Mixes, German WORK! ESTATE/GARAGE SALE - SAT. ALL BRAND NEW QUEEN www.mattressdr.com SHED, Gorgeous must see! Shepherd, Min Pin. Feb 2. 9-4. 18660 Middlesex, Mattress Set in Plastic. doors (top and bottom) 4 1-800-579-7355 piece set. $900.734-649-4679 VERY CHEAP!!! Contact Morkies, Papillaris, . PRAYER Pray 9 hail Marys for Lathrup Village, 48076. Can Deliver 734-266-8116 REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! Sheiia $300. 734-637.-4069 Rottweiler, Shih Tzus, 9 days. On the 9th day make 3 Furniture, electronics, tools, Get a 4-room all-digital satel• Birds & Fish ^| OAK BEDROOM lite system installed for FREE Westie, Yorkies, etc.. wishes 8. publish this prayer. appliances, 248-557-9246 GOLDEN DOODLES Born Dec. AUCTION - ESTATE FURNITURE and programming starting Your wishes will be granted.M 25. Just in time for Sat.- Feb 2nd. 7pm LIVONIA ESTATE SALE under $20. FREE digital video COCKATIELS- born Christmas Urge Birds Excellent shape. 1 year old. Valenb'ne's day. 5 males, 5 Cultural Center recorders to new callers, SO week, hand raised, Albino, Feb 2-3, 10-6pm. 35738 $950. 734-812-0810 female. Shots, wormed. $800. CALL NOW. 1-800-699-7159 fancy, regular, $50 each. 525 Farmer Minton. Furniture, pictures, 734-326-3274, 734-673-0102 Plymouth, Ml household, etc. 734-261-5698 Westland area: 734-722-2933 SUPER BOWL LAB PUPPIES 5 weeks old, Collection of Star BED - $65 -1 ABSOLUTE ALL PUPPY SALE Musical Instruments mom & dad both on site, play• Wars Items BRAND NEW PILLOW-TOP Starting at $199.99 Garage Sales ful & loving. Mom & Dad very Furnishings & Queen Mattress in plastic. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS PIANO laid back. Looking for good Accessories Can deliver 734-231-6622 Save up to 75%. install your• 5 MONTHS* SAME AS 1917 Steinway Model M, BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES home. $100,248-314-0238 Collectibles/Glassware BERKLEY RUMMAGE SALE! self! FREE SHIPPING! CASH" Sat., Feb. 2, 9am-3pm. ($1 Bed - $75 Absolutely ALL www.doityourseffG ranite.com Ebony. $9,500/best. AKC & ABC registered. Red Household Items NEW QUEEN PILLOWTOP since 1998. Quality cabinets 248-646-4075 merle boy and red & white MORKIE PUPS Teddy bear entrance fee before 10am). "Petland Credit Card & Ca'sh/MCA/isa Mattress Set, Still in Bag. now available too. Call toll girl. Champion & working par• faces. (Yorkie/Maltese). Large church wide sale: cloth• PIANO Purchases over$1S9 ents. 734-697-7382 AmEx/Discover ing, furniture, books, tools, 734-891-8481 free 1-877-349-4726 Upright wooden, full 88 key. 248-891-4922 Bank Debit Cards more. Redeemer Lutheran Asking $200. DAYBED POMERANIAN - AKC 'Limited Time Offer 1800 W. Mapte. (When seeking Call: 734-455-5466 BOXER PUPPIES Black, Antiques/Collectibles ND Checks Twin, white, wrought iron Adults and pups, out the best shots & wormed. Great Petland Doors Open 6pm w/trundles, newer mattress $300-$500, most colors. Mmt(&lectMeSlB$to8s deal check out family pets! 269-998-0925 Across from COCA COLA COLLECTIBLES incl., $450. Call: 734^51-0844 Sell it all with Call: (734) 522-2772 J.C. 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ITALIAN/SICILIAN MAN— " SBF, 5'3", long hair, student, seeking a S8M, charming WF, 49, no kids, seeks SWM, 45+, have a good time in Bfe. 9236575 9200127 Get more: 19-23, handsome, honest, fun, good personal•no kids, HIS, fun, loving, caring. 9568059 wanted. 40-year-old SBF, 5'8" looking for LOOKING 4 A SWEET WOMAN handsome, fun, older Italian or Sicilian Male, ity, for friendship and more. 9248542 SPEND TIME TOGETHER HAid-working, caring, warm-hearted SM. 47, Attractive SM, 37, 5'11", 190tos, searching for 40-55 years old. I Hke shopping, movies, and ARE YOU SEEKING? cooking. 9218623 enjoys dancing, dining, bowling, documen• an attractive SF, 23-44, with a nice attitude, • Chat with local singles right now. DWF, 63, ST. Italian, brunette, attractive, MEN SEEKING WOMEN taries and comedy films, cooking, nice times : who loves to laugh and have fun. 9249565 AWAITING YOUR CALL well-dressed, sincere, loving, optimistic, likes, home, laughs and more. Looking for loving, Call 248-397-0123 to learn more Honest, attractive SBF, 25. 5'2", tSCBbs, moth- theater, travel, (Sning, fitness.Wishin g to meet LETS GET GOING) happy lady to share these. Fttendship/LTR; GOOD BETTER BESTI er, employed, caring, looking to meet outgo• N/S WM, 56-70, financially secure, easygo• SWM 40s, attractive, good shape, great lis• 9253142 SWM, 49, S9\ 195lbs, is nuts about nature, ing, child-friendiy, respectful Christian man to ing, good morals, loves family, for dating. tener, enjoys good conversation, friendship, enjoys the outdoors, fishing, etc. Seeks com• • Need help? Some Tips? enjoy dinner dates, good talks, family, friend• 9630808 spontaneous fun, and laughter, seeks person• LETS MEET SOON! patible SWF, to have and hold. 9992943 ship and fun. 9237322 able SWF for dating and more. 9128302 SWM, 44,J90lbs, very good-looking, very fit, TAKING A PEEK I have a good job, seeks nice woman, 25-44, A TERRIFIC GUY Call 1-617-450-8773 SWEET SEXY LADY WANTS... 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Seeking SWF, N/D, trustwor• ing, lall SWM, 40-45, honest, cosmetic sur• thy, 35-55. in good shape, w/similar interests. geon, college-educated, romantic, sensual, for 9254474 9253631 Devoted SCM, 36, tow-key and (Jght-nearted, looking for SCF, race open, to enjoy church, Possible LTR. 9224408 friendship first possible LTR. 9235306 POSSIBLE LTR JUST A CALL AWAY dinner dates, movie nights and much more. YOUR ATTENTION PLEASEI LETS HAVE FUN SWPF, 58, 5T, attractive, slender, athfetic, SM, 35,5'tr, 160lbs, enjoys the basics: mov• Let's see what happens. 9252802 SWF, likes camping, fishing, hiking, motorcycles, N/S, enjoys sports, concerts, dining out, seeksies , dining out, and just having fun. Looking to Handsome, mature gent SWM, 50, traditional seeking a SWM, 36-63, who enjoys the same, SWPM, 55-62, N/S, college degreed, healthy, share friendship and.or relationship with lov• COOL DUDE SEEKS COOL LADY values, romantic, and thoughtful, enjoys cul• for friendship first, possible LTR. 9244983 SOH, possible LTR. 9993381 ing, happy H/W proportionate lady. 9251185 SBM, 30, 6', 235fbs, dark complexion, outgo• tural events, antiquing, short trips, etc. Seek•

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Christian lady, 25-40, slim-me• EASYGOING SBM, 43, 6'2*, brown complexion, wavy hair, it goes. 9252820 divorced WPM, 55*3, athletic, healthy, lall, N/S, dium build, D/D-free. to share the good things Sharp, sociable SWM, 45, with good character mustache/goatee, employed, mature, intel- D/D-free, with good sense ol humor. 9200296 in life. 9251319 and pleasant personality, likes the outdoors, Bgent, hardworking, enjoys soulfood, good 5 BUSY GIRL fishing, motor sports etc WLTM SWF, for dat• company, romance. ISO veiy attractive, intel• Very cute 48-year-oM SWF, could easily pass HIDDEN TREASURE NICE GUY I'm the needle in the haystack, and there SWPM is lookingfor a companion, SWF, 50-65, ing and fun times. 9187614 ligent, down-to-earth and independent lady, for for 35,5', 115ibs, long brown wavy hair, looking lite and love. 9189723 for someone to spice up my Bfe. 9230116 you will find true love. Seeking SM, 65+. to enjoy each other's company. I Kke movies, BOATER SEEKS 1ST MATE 9212790 sports, and other things. I'm 68,155lbs, 5'6". SWM, 35, N/S. good-looking,' trustworthy, en• SEEKING FRIENDSHIP and an active professional. 9708126 . HOPE TO FIND U SOON SBF. young 60s, w/gocd morals, caring, nice- PERSONABLE AND SPECIAL joys boating, good music, working out. Seek• SBM, 5'H", 1701bs, Mack/brawn, brown com• looking, sV, fSfifts, N/S, N/D, N/Orugs, SWF, retired, talented, fun-tewing, attractive, A SPECIAL GUY ing very attractive SF, 28-40, race unimport• plexion, enjoys playing chess, walks, concerts, clean, honest living, partly retired, enjoys art, I32lbs, 5"5", blonde, seeks well-groomed DWM, 56,5'10', handsome and secure, seeks ant, for friendship leading to possible LTR. plays, more, Looking for drama-free, roman• card playing, casinos, and movies. Seeking gentleman, 65+, to share life and enjoy each honest S/DWF, w/sense of humor, who enjoys920504 8 tic, kind lady, good-natured and fun-loving to honest man 50-60, race open. 9134425 other's company, 9891247 travel, candlelight dinners, (days, dancing, LIFE IS BEST SHARED share the good things in life. 9216113 concerts, boating, and movies. Friendship, Secure, employed, independent SWM, 39, BF SEEKING MR. RIGHT HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU possible LTR. 9269646 LOOKING FOR ME? SBF, 38 mother, N/S. seeking WM ,40-60, N/S.WIWF , 57, homeowner, independent a lime sociable, affectionate, kind, seeks similar lady SWM, 36, 6', 2401bs, brown/brown, muscular, for a friendship Hut could turn into something• lonely, dog owner, enjoys quiet times, good , HELLO LADIES who likes sports, theater, romance, to share attractive, well-built, likes movies, dining out, V more. I enjoy life, reading, travel, camping, talks and togetherness. Seeking a kind man toSWM , 51, 6', brown/blue, heavyset enjoys the finer things in life, laughter and anything travel, trying new things. ISO attractive, fit fishing and trying new things. 9232181 share these. 9211330 good food, motorcycling, nice talks, day trips 'that comes our way. 9232608 honest, fun SF, to share the good times in hie. more. Looking for sweet, good-humored, spe• IN THIS BOX U CAN FIND... LOOKING FOR A COMPANION LOOKING FOR MZ RIGHT Friendshgvl.TR, 9222019 cial lady, NS, to share smiles, quiet limes, ro• WiWM, 45, 5'H", aaofbs, is easygoing, fun- a 42-year-old SWF, ISO SWM, 38-45, for Tall, attractive WIWF, 60S, enjoys good con• mance and possible LTR. 9252940 YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED Friendship and possibly more. )'m sociable, versation, walks, playing board/card games, loving, enjoys a variety of activities, indoor/ affectionate ST, 120fcs, iong dark curly hair, antiques and more. Looking for honest gentle• I'M WORTH THE CALL outdoor. Looking lor LTR, with the rightper • Attractive SWM, 5'fF, 165lbs, muscular, look• N/D, N/S, D/D-free, never married, iio chil• man, 64-80, with a wide verity of interest to SBM, 20, 6'5", 172bs, N/S, looking for similar son. 9265340 ing for attractive, down-to-earth woman, tit and dren. Interested? Calll 922474B share all lile offers. 9236416 , cool lady 18-25, to get to know and nave a open-minded, to get to know and share good good time. 9254497 HAPPY NEW YEAR 1 times. 9227318 COULD fT BE YOU? TAKE A LOOK Laid-back, affectionate, good-humored SBM, SBF, 44, professional, hard-working, SF, 18, student, 5T, brown/brown. 145lbs, Kf LADIES 36, 5'H", 165lbs, goatee/beard, hazel-brown WHAT HAVE U GOT TO LOSE? independent,enjoys church, shopping, more. average build, enjoys Italian food, and simple SWM, 46, kind, haid-working, N/S, seeking eyes, looking for drama-free, good-hearted SM.44, creative, fun, independent film maker, Looking tar a SPM, 44, employed, open-mind• pleasures. 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If the next-generation Pilot that Honda actually produces looks pretty much like the prototype the h cm company was displaying at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last week, the new version will put Honda right in the middle of an interesting experiment in the future of vehicle design. The reason: In a styling-conscious market where sleek crossovers rank as some of the hottest vehicles, the chock-a-block 20O9 Pilot might fit like The prototype 2009 Pilot was a centerpiece for Honda at last week's Detroit auto show. a square peg into a round hole. Or, it might strike just the design balance that Honda says its audiences will demand. Cues from the CR-V? the Pilot prototype that was obtained from Honda, Honda's design dilemma with the new Pilot is Garner said. that one of the vehicle's biggest attributes has been Consider the contrasting 2007 sales performance Indeed, the aspect of the prototype Pilot design Call Toll Free that may stand out most compared with the existing its ability to accommodate as many as eight adults of another'of Honda's own vehicles, the smaller and Pilot is body lines around and underneath the 1-800-579-SELL (7355) in reasonable comfort ~ a true differentiator in a more aerodynamically styled CR-V crossover. After windows and along the fenders that sharpen those market where third-row seating even in larger SUVs averaging sales of just under 150,000 from its 2003 Fax Your Ad: (734) 953-2232 introduction through 2005, CR-V volumes leapt to components and actually amplify the blockishness typically means discomfort for adult passengers. 170,000 units in 2006 and even more, to 219,000, of the design. Walk-In Office Hours: "We didn't want to sacrifice passenger or cargo last year. In 2007, CR-V outsold Pilot by more than Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. space for the sake of styling, or have canted rear 100,000 units after outselling its larger sibling by Method to Honda's Madness? glass or a sweeping roofline," said Rob Keough, a After Hours: bfl (734)591-0900 only 7.000 vehicles in 2005, according to analysis senior product planner for Honda. "Of utmost by Edmunds.com. The company certainly isn't touting advanced Deadlines: To place, importance for Pilot is to maintain functionality, styling as among the 2009 Pilot's most promising And overall, crossover design is reveling in an cancel or correct ads. and packaging space. That's the starting point." attributes. Rather, Honda is focusing on what aero-influenced school that •suggests the appearance And indeed, the Pilot prototype emphasizes what Schifsky called "more accommodating interior Sunday of less is actually more. The hot GMC Acadia and Honda spokesman Chuck Schifsky called "authentic packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel Buick Enclave, as well as the Ford Edge and Lincoln 5:30 p.m. Friday SUV styling" and actually increases "key efficiency and convenience." MKX, are primary examples. "All the designs are But Keough said the styling of the 2009 Pilot Sunday Reai Estate dimensions" for legroom, cargo and occupant space. going in that direction, counter to what Honda is might advance just far enough, thank you ~ for 5:30 p.m. Thursday But if Honda seeks to continue to market the showing with the Pilot prototype," said Jessica , certain important groups of target consumers. "We new Pilot — with its car-like unibody structure - as Caldwell, an analyst for Edmunds.com. "It looks Thursday wanted to give the car a bit more emotional styling a true crossover, the make is likely to run head-on more like a Jeep or a [Nissan] Exterxa than what 6 p.m. Tuesday and some character both for current Pilot into the prevailing winds in the segment, presaging you would expect next from Honda." customers - who love their vehicle - as well as Thursday Real Estate Display a continued struggle to attract customers. Pilot was Already, some objective feedback has raised people leaving the truck-based SUV segment who introduced in 2O02, and sales climbed steadily, to 3 p.m. Monday questions about the prototype Pilot design. It might want something just a little more boldly 152,000 units in 2O06; then they dropped ' scored lousy" with consumers who were surveyed styled," he said. "Someone coming out of a Grand precipitously last year, by 23%, to 117,000, in mid-January by CNW Research, said Art Garner, Cherokee or an Explorer isn't going to be ready to according to data compiled by Edmunds.com. president of the Bandon, Ore.-based automotive- buy a QMazdaT CX-9 or Acadia or a station wagon, While it isn't clear exactly what mix of factors was research concern. Pilot garnered "about 7.5 on our wmch are really more on-road vehicles, with car-like dragging down Pilot sales last year, ifs very likely 12-point scale for exterior styling, which stinks for a styling. lb ii 11 lli hi h j. L uline prices and Pilot's new vehicle," he said. Typical such scores are 8.7 to "We already have vehicles in our lineup that h idiiiniii] si \ i]tpearance were significant 9." CNW surveyed several hundred consumers in cater to those segments also. We wanted Pilot to se, so was the fact that Detroit, Los Angeles and Chicago using Honda continue to represents its unique positioning: the rossover market proliferated. press materials from the Detroit show and video of best of both worlds."

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AVIS FORD loaded, big savings, $9,940. 4x4, sunroof, leather, special, choose, leather, loaded, low TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 only $5,995. P20251 COLLINS MOTOR SALES . (248) 355-7515 8C8010A $13,995. miles, some moonroofs, from FOCUS SE 2006, cert 5.9% WAYNE (734) 721-1616 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac NORTH BROTHERS FORD $17 950 (Ala) $10,950. Stk# Aulos Wanted (734) 524-1264 JOHN ROGIN BUICK FORD F150 1999 lightning, (734) 453-2500 (734) 721-1144 P20369 734-525-0900 only 19K, $16,495. FORD EXPEDITION 2000 & DDNATE YOUR CAR-SPECIAL MERCURY VILLAGER 1997, 2001 4X4, V-8, great for the GMC YUKON XL SLT 2003, North Brothers LUCERNE CXS 2DD7, 6 to KIDS FUND! Help disabled Bill Brown Ford great value, $3,750. Stk# CHEVY COLORADO LS family. Starting at $8,995 white, leather, power moon, choose, leather, loaded, low children with camp and educa• ET1184A Z71 2004, 4WD, w/warranty. 45K, $19,995. miles; from $20,950. (734) 522-0030 NORTH BROTHERS FORD tion, free, fast towing. It's easy Extended cab, victory COLLINS MOTOR SALES JOHN ROGIN BUICK (734) 524-1264 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 734-525-0900 & tax deductible. Please call FORD F150 SUPERCAB XLT red, GM Certified, WAYNE (734) 721-1616 today! #1-866-GIVE-2-KIDS 2003 4x2, $8,995 w/warranty. (734) 453-2500 734-524-1264 $15,995. PARK AVENUE 2000, leather, Good credit, bad credit, OLDS SILHOUETTE 2002, FORD EXPEDITION 2004 Eddie Lou LaRiche Chevrolet loaded, heat seats, sharp!! RUNNING WRECKS S JUNK no credit OK bungundy, one owner, only Bauer, 0VD, moon, 3rd row, HONDA CRV 2004 4WD, auto, VEHICLES Top dollar paid. 888-372-9836 Save, $6,950. COLLINS MOTOR SALES $5,995. CHEVY TAH0E 2005, heat & cooled seat, it's got it maroon, only 52K, one owner, 0L0SM0BILE BRAVADA Hi-lo & commercial trucks. JOHN ROGIN BUICK WAYNE (734) 721-1616 4WD, silver birch, 5.3 great gas mileage & 19984X4, 7am-7pm. (313) 220-1843 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac all, rides like silk, $12,900. 734-525-0900 V-8, GM Certified, dependable, $14,990. Leather, loaded, spotless, FORD F150 XLT 2003 Super (734) 453-2500 CHEVY SILVERADO 2005 SATURN of PLYMOUTH WE WANT YOUR CAR! $21,900. $2950. Call: (734)416-5599 PARK AVENUE ULTRA 2003, cab, low miles, burgundy, Extended 4x4, power options, (734)453-7890 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Lou LaRiche Chevrolet ANY CONDITION. TOP $$$$ clean as a whisltle! Reduced PONTIAC MONTANA 2003 low miles 26K, reduced to (734) 453-7890 white, loaded, $13,995. 888-372-9836 FORD EXPEDITION 2004, SATURN OUTLOOK XR 2007, (FREE TOWING) to move! $10,995 Extended, only 54K, one $21,388. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 248-335-7480, 248-939-6123 sage green, 4x4, leather, only HONDA CRV LX 2005 4x4, loaded, one owner, only 9,746 owner, burgundy, $10,495. /{edJfolMan- (734) 453-2500 Bill Brown Ford $13,995. $14,998. miles, a steal at $27,500. CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER 06, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734) 721-1144 AVIS FORD (734) 522-0030 05, 04,10 to choose, all 4x4, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac SATURN of PLYMOUTH REGAL -2002, full power. Junk Cats Wanted (734) 453-2500 (248) 355-7515 FORD F-250 LARIAT 2006, all models, all loaded, from (734) 453-2500 (734)453-7890 $6 995 GMC SIERRA 1999 Extended COLLINS MOTOR SALES SATURN RELAY 2005, silver, diesel, 4x4, $36,998. $13 950 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 1999 ALL AUTOS TOP $$ cab, auto, air, bungundy, FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMIT• WAYNE (734) 721-1616 AVIS FORD JOHN R0G1N BUICK Firethorn red. Power, moon, SATURN VUE 2004, auto, V-6, $4,995. one owner, 43K, DVD, loaded, ED 2007, all options, 4x4, Junked* Wrecked»Running (248) 355-7515 734-525-0900 leather. This week only! $1800 3.5 liter, metallic blue. 61K, $14,500. $36,998. REGAL LS 1998, leather, E & M 248^74-4425 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac below black bk. $99 down SATURN of PLYMOUTH CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2003, AVIS FORD moonroof, ABS, extra sharp, loaded, sharp!! Only $5,950. Evenings 734-717-0428 (734) 453-2500 FORD F150 XLT 2005 Super charcoal gray, beautiful, TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 serviced, $12,860. JOHN ROGIN BUICK cab 4x4, $17,740. Stk P20385 (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-7890 $10 995 SATURN of PLYMOUTH 734-525-0900 NORTH BROTHERS FORD FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2000 MAZDA CX-7 SPORT 2007, COLLINS MOTOR SALES (734) 453-7890 WRECKED & (734) 524-1264 WAYNE (734) 721-1616 4x4, $8,998. $20,998 AVIS FORD AVIS FORD JUNK CARS FORD RANGER 2004 Super CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT (248) 355-7515 (248) 355-7515 SATURN VUE 2006, 30K, V-6, CHEVY ASTRO LS 2000, 8 cab 4x4 FX4 Flareside, red & 2006 4x4, black, Navigation, auto, air, pw/pl, tilt, cruise,' WANTED! passenger, CD, full power, CHEVY CARGO VAN 30 1996 ready, $15,995. sunroof, leather, boards. FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2007 MERCURY MARINER 2006 OnStar, leather, $16,900. CTS 2003, black/gray leather, 4x4, $24,998. Hybrid, 11K, $26,998. $12,995. loaded, sharp!! $8,950 Runs great, ideal for SATURN of PLYMOUTH (734) 282-1700 JOHN ROGIN BUtCK work van, $1500. Bill Brown Ford AVIS FORO AVIS FORD COLLINS MOTOR SALES 734-525-0900 Cali: (734) 216-1987 (734) 522-0030 (734) 721-1144 (248) 355-7515 (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-7890 WAYNE (734) 721-1616 www.hometownllfe.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday. January 31,2008 (*) C9

Cadillac. @| AVIS Does L300 2002, V-6, auto, front ITS 2005, leather, moonroof, TOWN & COUNTRY 2005 m wheel drive, power pkg, What Others oaded, sharp!! Only $17,950. Loaded, Leather, DVD. lib JOHN ROGIN BUICK cruise, $7,980. 52,000 miles. $13,500. 734-525-0900 248-486-3284 SATURN of PLYMOUTH CAN'T! (734) 453-7890 You're Approved bodge (J) L300 2003, V-6, auto, 52K, For The Auto Ford ' . (J)I !Lincoln , loaded, extra clean, $9,780. INTREPID 2001, full power, SATURN of PLYMOUTH YOU Want low miles, $6,495. MUSTANG LX 2007 TAURUS SEL 2007, certified, TOWN CAR 1997 Executive, GRAND PRIX 2005, burgundy, (734) 453-7890 Convertible, silver or red, ow payment, $11,770. Stk# leather, loaded, sharp!! Only 27K, full power, XM Radio, GM Bill Brown Ford L300 2004, 51K, black, auto, auto, iike new! $18,995 3 $6 950 Certified, hurry only $13,495. Call For Details (734) 522-0030 20335 Bill Brown Ford WORTH BROTHERS FORD ' JOHN ROGIN BUICK ABS trac control, alloys, CD, ASK FOR MR. SCOTT NEON SE 2005, low miles, (734) 524-1264 734-525-0900 extra clean, $10,990. (734) 522-0030 (734)721-1144 $6,998. TOWN CAR 2002 SATURN Of PLYMOUTH (248)355-7515 DEVILiE 1993, leather, TAURUS SEL 2007, leather, AVIS FORD GRAND PRIX 2006 4 dr. loaded, burgundy beau• CD player, loaded, spend a lit• Ivory, Charcoal leather, (734) 453-7890 (248) 355-7515 sedan, air, white, $12,995. ty, great transportation, tle get a lot, $13,998, power, moom. Was goint to ask $5900 but changed my reduced to $3,950. STRATUS 2003 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac FORD mind! First $8900 takes it! Lou LaRiche Chevrolet . Auto, air. Prove my wife (734) 453-2500 wrong! Someone buy this (734) 721-1144 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 888-372-9836 SUNFIRE 2002 2 dr., thing! $3999 CAMRY LE 2007, gray, auto, 4 When seeking black beauty, low miles, Autos Under $2000 ^ TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 TAURUS SEL 2007, leather, I Mazda . .(Q) dr., 27K, one owner, extra moon, low miles, $13,995, out the best' only $7,995. DEUILLE 2002, one owner, $300 GIFT CARD ON clean, new tires, $16,400. deal check out Lou LaRiche Chevrolet ACURAS & HONDAS FROM eather, crimson red, $12,995. ALL CERTIFIED* Bill Brown Ford MIATA 2807 Convertible MX5, the Observer 888-372-9836 SATURN of PLYMOUTH $5001 Buy police impounds Bob Jeannotte Pontiac VEHICLES (734) 522-0030 auto, black, 9,530 miles, (734) 4S3-7896 and repos! Toyotas, Nissans, FOCUS SE 2007, great & Eccentric Classifieds! (734) 453-2500 CROWN VICTORIA 1999 loaded, almost new, $19,590. Fords and more from $500! value, certified, $11,980. . 1-800-579-7355 COROLLA LE 2006, auto, air, 71K, $4,998. TAURUS, 2004 SUNFIRE 2003 2 dr., blue, Credit doesn't matter! For list• Stk #20153 SATURN Of PLYMOUTH 28K, white, $11,995. SEVILLE 2005. 3 to choose, AVIS FORD 40,400 miles, tike new. First GRAND PRIX 2007, 6 to sunroof, power options, CD, ings 800-366-0124 ext L215 FOCUS ZX 2005 2 dr., leather, moonroof, fully loaded, (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-7890 choose, SE, GT, all models, low miles, GM Certified, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac great mpg $9,780. Stk# $5,900 takes it. HONDAS FROM ONLY $500! low miles, from $20,950. some moonroofs, from $8,595. 8C9017A 734-416-5599 (734) 453-2500 Buy police impounds! Hondas, JOHN ROG.ftJ BUICK CROWN VICTORIA LX 2001, $15 950 MUSTANG 2065, V*, 1 Mercury Toyotas, Nissans & more from 734-525-0900 only 42K, $8,995. 'JOHN ROGIN BUICK TOYOTA S0LARA 2001 certified, $13,803. 5tk# THUNDERB1RQ 2003, both $500! Cars, trucks & suv's 734-525-0900 . (734) 721-1144 Auto, air. $99 down, ELDORADO ETC 2001, 7C9276A tops, 8K, $26,995. from $29/mo! For listings and Bill Brown Ford GRAND MARQUIS GS 2004, $131/mo. NO Cosigner need• leather, heat/memory seats, FORD FREESTAR 2007, 6 GRAND PRIX GT 2002 4 dr., info 800-366-0124 ext L213 (734) 522-0030 Bill Brown Ford what a ride, $11,460. VIBE 2006 Sport, 30K one ed! Must be working. CD, loaded, $12,950. yr. 100K warranty, NORTH BROTHERS FORD silver, 3.8 litre, only 81K, ESCORT LX, 199B Auto over• owner, dark blue, extra clean, TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 JOHN ROGIN BUICK $15,960. Stk#P20367 (734) 522-0030 (734) 524-1264 $8 990 ' 734-525-0900 drive/ air. New brakes, FIW FOCUS ZX3 2005, auto, $13,850, A steal. THUNOERBIRD 2005 Cassette. Exc. cond. $2,900/ air, $10,860. StM8C9G17A MILAN 2006 Premier pkg, SATURN of PLYMOUTH For The Hardtop, 11K, $27,998, SATURN of PLYMOUTH Volkswagen' .. best. 248-667-1088 FOCUS 20Q6, great gas, (734) 453-7890 AVIS FORD silver, 17K one owner, like (734) 453-7890 Chevrolet . (J J) $11,500. 7C1332A ESCORT WAG ON-1998 $2900 (248) 355-7515 new, loaded, $16,805. FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002, GRAND PRIX GT 2006, BEETLE GLS 2002 2 dr., auto, or best offer. Good condition, VIBE 2006, FWO, great miles, loaded, 58K, $9,250. Stk SATURN Of PLYMOUTH metailic blue, 32K one owner, moon. $10,998. mechanically sound. . looks good, only $14,788. AVEO 2606 4 dr., black, air, 8T92D2A- (734) 453-7890 AVIS FORD (734) 958-2636 tj>| extra clean, $13,490. auto, CD, GM CertiJied, 100K FORD FREEStSR 2007, "CMC (248) 355-7515 powertrain; $8,988. SABLE LS 2003 premium pkg, SATURN of PLYMOUTH ESCORT ZX2 1998, full like new, 10OK warranty, V-6, auto, power moon, (734) 453-7890 (734) 721-1144 power, nice nice car! $3,995 $14,450. P20322 JIMMY. 2001 With warranty, 1st time buyer All Black Beauty, Leather, leather, multi-CD, ABS, power GRAND PRIX GT2 2004, (734) 721-1144 program avaiiable, moon. $29 down, $118/mo. seats, $9,450. leather, moon, green, $11,995. COLLINS MOTOR SALES VOLVO S-70 1999 CAVALIER 2804 2 dr. coupe, NO cosigner needed. SATURN Of PLYMOUTH Bob Jeannotte Pontiac alloy wheels, air, only 55K, WAYNE (734) 721-1616 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 (734) 453-7890 All black beauty! Power, (734) 453-2500 moon, leather. $1100 below Listing In tan, $7,995. FOCUS SE 2006, auto, air, ION 2004 4 dr., one owner, SABLE LS 2003, leather, black book. Only $99 pw/pl, certified, $10,450. Stk# GRAND PRIX GT2 2005, sunroof, silver, $9,995. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Hyundai' (tt moon, $7,998. down$118/mo. TYME AUTO P20370 AVIS FORD bright blue, leather, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 734-455-5566 (734) 453-2500 NORTH BROTHERS FORD the Detroit (248) 355-7515 moonroof, $14,995. (734) 524-1264' XG35Q-L 2005, leather, moon, (734) 453-2500 COBALT LS 2007, only 1,500 $12,998. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac A word to the wise, miles, auto, air, CD, sharps FOCUS SE 2006, green, 30 ION2 2005 Quad coupe, auto, w Kn Area... Look $10,950. AVIS FORD loidsmooile (J> (734) 453-2500 ^ looting ft"" a MPG, very nice, low miles, (248) 355-7515 silver, only 33K, extra clean, JOHN ROGIN BUICK great deal check the $11,995. SUNFIRE 1997, sport pkg, 5 extra cool, $10,790. 734-525-0900 ALERO 2002 4 dr., black, low speed, $3,795. Observer & Eccentric NO Further! Bill Brown Ford miles. $5,995 with warranty. COLLINS MOTOR SALES SATURN of PLYMOUTH COBALT LT 2007, auto, air, Kia •' @j (734) 522-0030 COLLINS MOTOR SALES WAYNE (734) 721-1616 (734) 453-7890 full power, good miles, low WAYNE (734) 721-1616 payments, only $12,895. FOCUS WAGON SE 2005, Value Lot REO 2004 loaded, very clean, 21K, Great Selection of Auto, air. Park this little car in ALERO 2002, dark green, $10,500. Budget Vehicles your drive & make your house sunroof, $5,495. (734) 721:1144 (248) 842-4740 FORD RANGER 2003 look bigger! ONLY $4500 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac supercab 4x4, cap, fui! TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 FOCUS ZX4 2005, black, Primary Residence power, $11,840. Stk# (734) 453-2500 loaded, extra clean, 70K, ! 7T6325A ALERO GLS 2003 4 dr., silver, moon, leather, 5 speed, CHEVY TRACKER 2002 4 Jaguar 2006, auto, air, gray 734-525-0900 gold, very dean, must see. MUSTANG" 2004 Convertible, certified, 20K, $12,995. $5,995 what a deal. $13,995. dark blue, 22K, auto, $13,495. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Chrysler-Plymouth. .(^ Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Bill Browi (734) 453-2500 (734) 522-0030 (734) 721-1144 (734) 453-2500 G6 2006-05, 12 to choose CONCORD LX, 2002 Full LIBERTY 2004 some moonroofs, auto power, mag wheels, exc. MUSTANG 2005, 5 speed Very low miles. Great on gas! loaded, from $11,950. cond., 39K miles, $6,295/ $13,998. Not much wasted on styling. JOHN ROGIN BUICK best. 734-968-2646 AViS FORD $8999 734-525-0900 (248) 355-7515 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 PT CRUISER 2004, only 47K, MUSTANG 2006 Convertible G6 2007, auto, air, just like LIBERTY 2006, black, 4x4, silver, auto, one owner, clean, 10K, aulo, $19,998. new, $14,760. $8,490. AVIS FORD alloys, like new, 27K, very NORTH BROTHERS FORD SATURN Of PLYMOUTH (248) 355-7515 sharp looking, $16,400. (734) 524-1264 SATURN of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-7890 MUSTANG GT 1999 G6 GTP 2007, silver, black Convertible, 35th Anniversary (734) 453-7890 leather, moon, loaded & SE8RING 2D02 TAURUS SE 2007, alu• 15K, $1-3,498. showroom condition, priced 70K. Personally don't like minum wheefs.-spoiler, AVIS FORD - to sell at $15,900. this body style, but lo each (246) 355-7515 $11,950. Lincoln "'(§) his own! ONLY $3799 Lou LaRiche Chevrolet SATURN Of PLYMOUTH 8400 Placida Rd., Placida, Fl 33946 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 MUSTANG GT 2003 888-372-9836 (734) 453-7890 Stunning Mediteranean lifestyle directly on SW Florida's Convertible, triple black, 5 CONTINENTAL 2002, fully breathtaking Intracoasta! Waterway, First-class amenities, SE8RING 2005 4 dr., gray, speed, $15,995. loaded, leather, moonroof, GRAND AM 2004 SE V6 deep water boat dockage, and picturesque water views 33K one owner,, exc cond, TAURUS SE 2007. sharp!! $7,995. cloth, nice clean car! $6995 make this tranquil community a singular and remarkable Bill Brown Ford COLLINS MOTOR SALES COLLINS MOTOR SALES experience in luxury coastal Irving. power pkg, alloys, $10,500. Low miles, loaded, save, only Look Here First! (734) 522-0030 $10,950, WAYNE (734) 721-1616 WAYNE (734) 721-1616 Waterfront residences from the $5O0's. For Information on SATURN of PLYMOUTH JOHN ROGIN BUICK Call Mf-fi3fi-53?7 for information regarding GRAND AM GT full power (734) 453-7890 MUSTANG GT 2003 734-525-0900 LINCOLN LS 2003 how you can advertise •our available properties. Convertible, triple black, low 28K Every Option! $1100 moon, CD, don't miss this on this page catl: . John Harms - Broker Associate SESRING LXi 2001, 72k. miles, $16,995. 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Daarbom H rights 248-348-6430 Highland 248-684-1065 Milford 248-684-1065 Novi 248-348-6430 South Lyon 248-437-3800 Westiand 734-326-2000 Absolutely Stunning & Totally Updated! 4 Spotless, warm & charming 3 BR ranch in serene Possible pole bam allowed. Manicured 136 acre Gorgeous Home With Numerous Updates! Sharp colonial in Eagle Heights! Home offers a WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN this 2 BR and 2 full BA brick ranch with Crestwood horse community area. Gorgeous treed private lot. Open fir plan. Cath ceiL Granite cntrtops. Newer kitchen, baths, roof! Super floorplan, large kitchen, spadous great room with soaring bedroom condo which comes with an awesome schools. Professionally fin basement w/ backyard. Open fir plan w/ large kitchen/great New carpet & ceramic fir. Bay windows. New den, 3 full baths! Large sun room! Paver patio! ceilings, finished sun room with skylights, large view of the woods! Livonia schools, pool & recessed lighting & Berber carpet. Garden rm/gas FP. roof. Granite sinks. Finished basement! Great location, near deck, sidewalks and more. clubhouse. Appliances induded. window in KIT & a great location. schools, Novi's amenities! (28006482) $140,000 (28007902) $184,900 (28001980) $374,000 (27178695) $279,900 (27193962) $209,900 (28009063) $70,000

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Farmington HHIi 248-851 1900 Howall 734-591-9200 MHfbrd 248-684-1065 Plymouth 734-455-7000 South Lyon 248-437-3800 Wolverine Lake 248-437-3800 GREAT HOME IN COLONY PARK WEST Walk to Immaculate, Stylish, Very Clean Condo Soaring Close to the village of Milford with Highland LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION! Cu! de sac Very Cute Updated home in great location Sharp starter ranch! Fully updated and school & commons. Features eat-in kitchen 2-story GR w/ I oft" Loads of cupboard, taxes! Bring the horses and enjoy the country backs to park-like commons, Hrdwd fir in New siding, interior kitchen including cabinets decorated Updates include: kitcnea bathroom, & fplc in large family rm. Huge MBR. Freshly cabinet space**2 full Pottery Barn bathrooms life. Split from a 20 acre farm. spacious open foyer & liv/ din rms, redone kit and flooring. Newer roof and wlndows.Extra copper plumbing and roof. Top mat off with painted inside & out. Newer roof & all new w/ upgraded fixtures"Low $178 mo. newer roof, furn, bams, patio, fin bsmt carpet insulation and energy efficient Large fenced your new 21 x 35 garage. windows. Park-like backyard. assodation*Vww.DoorToDreamsxom. 10/07, etc. yard. (27178610) $275,000 (27175295) $154,900 (27033498) $149,900 (27205953) $319,900 (28010123) $152,000 (27165653) $154,800

Farmington Hill> 248451-1900 Inkstor 734-326-2000 MKord 248-684-1065 Plymouth 734-455-7000 South Lyon 248437-3800 Wolverine Uke 248-348-6430 NEWER CONSTRUCTION. READY TO MOVE NICE SIZE RANCH with 2 full baths, newer Walk to downtown Milford from this 1B70 Sq TWO PLYMOUTH HOMES FOR THE PRICE Charming Home downtown) New windows, In Process Of Total Rehab Not completed - But IN! 3 BR ranch w/full basement. Oak kitchen meutral carpeting, hardwood floors, updated Ft historic Village home that has 5 bds, 3 ba, OF ONE! Two separate houses on one tot In doors, refinished original hardwood floors, new Soon: New KTcabs/sink/paint/f)r. Newer: furn/ wAvalk-in pantry & nice size breakfast area. kitchen and bath. Close to park and city services with lstflr master. Many updates, large fence downtown Plymouth. Live in one-rent the drywall and remodeled master suite. Just add CA/roof/DRwall/wndws/HWH/softener/Some Pergo floors. Large living rmceramic baths. 2 and transportation. backyard. other! Numerous updates in main house. Other your finishing touches! upgrades electric & plumbing. As its do NE, car att garage. ABO for lease. home continually rented. $ goes up! (27226722) $189,900 (27217405} $109,900 (27219626) $189,900 (27097266) $199,900 (27165531) $132,500 (27189612) $99,900

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Farmington Hills 248451-1900 Livonia 248-3484430 New Hudson 248437-3800 Plymouth 734455-7000 Van buren Twp 734455-7000 Ypsflantl, 734-591-9200 BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME ON 1 ACRE Backs WOW!! WHAT A VALUE Gorgeous home on 1/2 Super deal on a sharp colonial Home is in GREAT PLYMOUTH LOCATION I Close to x-way GORGEOUS SETTING! 4 bedrms/2 full baths/ Barely lived-in 4 BR, '04 Built Colonial GR w/ up to wooded area. Newer furnace and AC. acre + park like lot nice LR, 3 br, 2 full ba.huge excellent condition and offers a spacious and dwntwn Plymouth. A very well-cared-for 2half baths. Colonial on a cul-de-sac Backing soaring ceilings, gas FP**1 st fl OFC/Den; 1 st fl Beautiful fireplace, HWF in family room, Corian FR w/frplc overlooking fabu bus sunroom, nice kitchen with acres of counter space. Large ranch. Fin bsmt w/full bath, room for pool to pond. Prof, fin basement Home Warranty. LAU**Bsmt w/ high ceilings, plumbed for 3rd countertops. Lots of room to expand. Ready kit priced backyard & patio. rooms with 10 ft ceilings. Giant master suite table and family rm, 2-1/2 car gar. $3,000 Immed. Occup. BA**Huge KIT and Nook w/ hardwoodiH1Visit to move In! w/walk in closet. dosing credit! www.DoorToDreams.com. (27179060) $169,900 (27164110) $254,900 (28009191) $229,900 (26198913) $172/100 (27104089) $245/100 (28002292) $175/100

Fonton 248484-1065 Uvonla 734-591-9200 Northville 248-3484430 Redford 248-3484430 Waterford 248484-1065* Ypsilanti 248484-1065 Keep It together or sell off the 4.9 acres that MUST SEE Fairway Farms Brick Ranch! Home Great Condition! Private Location! A superb ABSOLUTLY STUNNING Totally renovated top to Adorable describes this renovated home with Cute and cozy bungalow in the Normal Park is already split off. 3 bd, 3ba. Natural fireplace Feat-Lg Mstr Bdrm W/Updt Ceram Bth & design and excellent construction. Work bottom. Features.-new kit baths, windows.roof, updates throughout. New roof, carpet bath, neighborhood. Walk across the street to in Great room. Lower teve! plumbed for wet W/1 Clset New Main Bth W/Ceram Surr & Dbl shop in garage. Lots of stone, granite, and furnace, skylights, berber carpet, Jacuzzi tub paint, kitchen fir & cabs, pella windows. Deck Recreation Park. Newer roof, furnace, centra! bar or kitchen. Van,Updtd KitW/Stne Bcksplsh, FR W/Nat.FP, hardwood. &more! to wooded yard. air. Updated kitchen. , Hwd Firs, FinBsmnt, New Rf & Sidin in'OS. (27040760) $410,000 (27201295) $244,900 (27172386) $587,500 (27168696) $140,000 (27209453) $89,900 (27011471) $114,900 VISIT www.OurForeclosureHomes.com Thursday, January 31,2008 HOMETOWN \.COM The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Wensdy Von Buskirk, editor. (734) 953-20169. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com

CHEF COOKS IN STRATFORD David Gilbert, executive 4 chef at the Rugby Grille in it Birmingham, cooked dinners at the Stratford Chefs School in Ontario on Jan. 7-8 as part of the Celebrity Chefs Series. On Monday, Gilbert pre• pared Japanese Lime Yogurt, Salt Cod Veloute and Smoked Milk Infused with Jumper; Jumbo Lump Crab Ravioli with Roasted Almond Oil and Fine Slices of Avocado; Scallops with Sauce "Buree de brioche"; Wild Oats, Fresh Citrus and Chestnut Honey; Veal with Morel Mushrooms, Citrud Scented White Asparagus; Butter Poached Romaine and Parmigiano-Reggiano "Sabayon Milk Bread, Milk Mousse, Milk Ice Cream and \ Confiture De Lait. On Tuesday, the menu included a Fine Tarte of White Mushrooms and Verjus Marinated Foie Gras; Salmon with Chantrelle Mushroom Duxelles, Cirrus Infused Braised Radicchio and Saffron Vanilla Sauce; Squab with Vegetable Ratatouille "Byaldi" and a Perigord 1'Emulsion of Black Truffle; Potato

PHOTOS By LAWRENCE MCKEE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Mousse with Fromage Blanc and Thyme Ice Cream; and Serve the football faithfuls with a spread like this one, courtesy of Matt Prentice's Tavern on 13 in Beverly Hills. Chicken wings, mini Reuben sandwiches, a heaping plate of nachos and a Biscuit of chocolate and two kinds of chili all pair perfectly with cold beer. Praline with Black Cherries and Almonds and Madeleines.

GREEN EXHIBITORS SOUGHT The deadline for exhibitors to apply for the Green Street Fair in Plymouth is March 1. The first-ever Green Street Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4 in down• town Plymouth. Presented by BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA Whole Foods Market, the fair was founded to inform people STAFF WRITER' of all ages about the benefits i the Super Bowl XT JT just around the comer; Football fans will feast on of green, organic, and eco- friendly products and services. fyour mind might be set on football stats or catch• these chicken wings and chili this To promote global interest and ing the commercials. But if you re mvrtingyaur fel• Sunday, courtesy of Matt Prentice. personal well-being, Green low sports fans over to see the big game, it's time to con• See below for recipes from Killer's Market and Garden Fresh Salsa. Street Fair will blend compa• sider the cardinal rules of serving up Super Bowl foods. nies, artisans, entertainers and According to restaurateur Matt Prentice, of the speakers in a friendly and fam• Bingham Farms-based Matt Prentice Restaurant MICHIGAN CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE ily-oriented outdoor environ• Group, there are just five rngredients to a successful Slather this liberally on chicken wings ment. Highlights include: The menu on Sunday - its got to be ample, spicy, plentiful, for a delicious sweet and tangyflavor. Whole Foods Market Village; fun-to-eat and served up tanrily-style. 1 cup plumped dried Michigan cherries Mountainfilm on Tour featur• Prerrtice starts the party with four varieties of chicken 6 ounces cider vinegar ing adventure, cultural and wings, ranging from the traditional, like fiery hot wings 1 cup brown sugar environmental film; street per• or sweet honey barbecue, to the positively mouth-water• formers; children's activities; % cup molasses ing like trie Asian-flavored Korean barbecue made fitness and well-being demos; with brown sugar and soy sauce, and tocalry-mspired You can't host a Super Bowl bash without plenty of wings. Matt Prentice offers % ancho chilies green careers; a farmer's mar• Michigan cherry barbecue, crafted from pureed up the traditional hot wing, alongside honey barbecue, Korean barbecue and 2 cups Open Pit barbecue sauce ket; art installations and a Michigan cherry barbecue flavors. Turn inside today's hometownlife section for clothing swap. For information, Please see SUPER BOWL, D2 wing sauces and chill recipes. Please see RECIPES, D2 call (734) 259-2983 or visit www.greenstreetfair.com.

"The food is a Recipes courtesy of Mary Brady, certified executive chef at Local chef explores NORTHVILLE'S VENETIAN CARNIVALE lot more decadent, Diamond Jim Brady's Bistro in Novi. When: 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 2 more calorie- Where: Historic 1929 English Tudor home laden," Brady said. MUSHROOM BRUSCETTA WITH GARLIC CROUTES AND Venice, Italy at 800 Griswofd PICKUP RED ONION COHFIT boasts one of the What: A masked ball, with strolling dinner 1 pound mushrooms (Brady likes to use a mix of domestic, to Fat Tuesday food by Chef Mary Brady of Diamond Jim Brady's; most famous and oldest Carnivale portabella and shiitake mushrooms.) music, entertainment, and an auction of 8Y WENSDY VON BUSKIRK traditions, and \ pound butter Italian-inspired art vintage jewelry and STAFF WRITER the Northvilie Art 'h onion, chopped martini glasses decorated by local artists. House is throwing a >• 2 doves garlic, chopped Attire: Formal or Venetian costume Venetian Carnivale 1 small French roll Mardi Gras literally means Tickets: $100, benefit Northvilie Art House fund raiser on 1 pound cream cheese "Fat Tuesday," so what better Call: (248)344-0497 Saturday, Feb. 2. 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley way to celebrate than with Brady's menu Melt the butter in a heavy skillet. Sweat food? reflects food revelers (saute oyer very low heat) mushrooms, onions Chef Mary Brady, owner of Diamond Jim in Venice likely would have enjoyed during and garlic. Add the roll torn into small pieces. Brady's Bistro in Novi, is preparing for the holi• festivals that date back to the early 1200s. Cool mixture. Blend with cream cheese and day with dishes inspired by two locales famous for "Being on the water, Venice was a mecca parsley. Season. Mardi Gras revelry. for travelers. In the early shipping days every Yield: About 2 pounds. In preparation for catering the upcoming different culture came through Venice so it Venetian Carnivale in Northvilie, Brady has was quite a melting pot," Brady said. Garlic Croutes researched cuisine that arose out of the famous She was inspired by chiceti (small portions) 118-inch sourdough baguette masked balls of Venice, Italy, traders would eat when they rented rooms or 1 cup olive oil beds in large warehouses during their stay in For her restaurant, she's planning menu spe• Seasoning salt, to taste cials inspired by New Orleans. Venice. Cut the baguette into thin slices on the Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday, "They would serve little bites of food instead diagonal. Toss with olive oil and salt. Bake of big meals. These little portions of food were the start of Lent. During Lent, the six weeks in a 350 degree oven until crisp, turning halfway preceding Easter, many Christians give up some• so that they could eat with their hands and through. thing they love — but not before one last feast. continue on with their business. They could "Venetian Eve," a transparent watercolor Whether you're eating the traditional foods trade their wares and wouldn't have to sit down by Edee Joppich of West Bloomfield, for a meal," she said. "Chiceti facilitates this Pickled Red Onion Conftt of New Orleans, Venice, Italy or Metro Detroit captures the spirit of Northville's Venetian 1 large red onion (think Paczkis), one thing that ties Mardi Gras Carnivale on Feb. 2. It will be among celebrations together is overindulgence. Please see MENU, D3 artwork on display at the event. Please see MARDI GRAS, D3

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Top the dish trade in complexity of flavor for favorite party foods this time of bring to a simmer and reduce by ings and simmer for 15 minutes with cheddar, then buttered heat, he said) year, Arnold listed wings, ribs and half. Stir in barbecue sauce and 2 teaspoons salt and pepper add remaining vegetables and - panko. Bake, fan on, at 375 From there his menu goes spinach and artichoke dip. water and return to simmer for 5 2 tablespoons cumin beans. Cook for 5 minutes and minutes. Place in a food processor degrees. traditional, with cheesy jalepeno- Another item sure to be a 2 tablespoons chili powder remove from heat. Yields one gal• and blend until smooth. Yields Recipe courtesy of Hitter's Markets topped nachos and two kinds of hit with guests, Prentice's mini lon. one quart. 2 cups tomato juice hearty chili. A canVmiss meaty Reuben sandwiches are made Recipe courtesy of Matt Prentice Res• Recipe courtesy of Matt Prentice Res• 4 tablespoons sugar variety packed with beans is' thick with all the traditional ingredients taurant Group, Inc. POTATO SKINS taurant Group, Inc. A' cup tomato paste enough to scoop up with atortilla — corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, 10-12 medium redskin potatoes Saute the ground beef until chip. And the slow-cooked, root- mild swiss cheese and Russian 1 pound ground beef slightly brown. Add onions and FOUR CHEESE MAC vegetable-based vegetarian chili dressing tucked inside crust-free KOREAN BBQ SAUCE cook for 5 minutes. Add all pep• 10 cups whole milk 16 ounces Garden Fresh Jack's Special packs just as much flavor. Prentice crunchy rye toast triangles. They're Soy sauce gives this chicken wing Salsa pers and sweat them out for 3 bay leaves called it "friendly spicy." Skip the easy to grab and completely deli• sauce an Asianflair. 5 minutes. Add all remaining 8 ounces cheddar cheese k onion, finely chopped sour cream and cheese topping cious to eat. Prentice shared a few 1 cup honey barbecue sauce ingredients. Once chili comes to Scrub potatoes and prick with and it's fit for vegans. of these prized recipes, promising a boil, simmer, turn on low heat 8 ounces butter . 1 cup sugar a fork. Bake at 400 degrees for they're ample enough forti e home and cook for one hour. Yields 10 tablespoons flour Chili might be the perfect Super 1 cup and 1 tablespoon soy 45 minutes. While potatoes Bowl fere. "It's cold outside " said cook. "I wanted it to be something one gallon. 2 teaspoons paprika are baking, cook ground beef. 6 ounces cider vinegar people could make at home," he Prentice. "Chili warms the soul. It/s Recipe courtesy of Matt Prentice Res• 3 tablespoons Coleman's mustard Drain grease. Combine salsa and 1 cup and 3 tablespoons ketchup good with beer." said Multi-taskers could whip taurant Group, Inc. ground beef. Mix well. When 4 ounces mozzarella % cup Worcestershire Bartender Matt Ervin, who up this entire feast in about two potatoes are cool enough to han• 4 ounces parmesan dle cut each in half and scoop out works at Tavern on 13 in Beverly hours. But most of it — from the fh cup corn oii HEARTY VEGETARIAN CHILI 10 ounces gruyere potato from the inside leaving a % Hflls, can vouch for that Tou wing sauces to the chili — could • 6 ounces sesame oil 1 ounce olive oil 24 ounces sharp Cheddar inch shell and redskin. Spoon in cant go wrong with chili," he said. also be made ahead of time. Mix all ingredients except oil. beef and salsa mixture. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons garlic, minced fine 4 eggs Ervin's ideal Super Bowl foods Cook over medium heat for 20 cheddar on top of each potato. range from wings to burgers, Party hosts who'd rather go for a quick minutes. Add oil and simmer for 1 cup onions, small dice 1 tablespoons kosher salt Put back into the oven until the though he's the first to admit he and easy catered affair can call Matt five minutes. Cover, label, refrig• 1 cup celery, small dice 2 teaspoons white pepper cheese melts. Serve warm. erate until needed. Yields one won't be manning the grill once Prentice Restaurant Group at (248) 646- , 1 cup carrots, small dice 2 pounds Prince casserole elbow Recipe courtesy of Garden Fresh quart. Salsa. file game starts. 0370, Ext. 402. For more information, pasta, cooked al dente (firm to touch) Recipe courtesy of Matt Prentice Res• 1 cup green peppers, small dice According to Taverns Head www.mattprenticerg:com. taurant Group, Inc. 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