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BY HEATHER NEEDHAM

STAFF WRITER

A Plymouth man suspected of nine southeast Michigan bank robberies - including Comenca Bank in Plymouth Township - died Dec 21 after family members decided to take him off life sup­ Simple & stylish port Hand built Kenneth J Rosselot, 38, of Plymouth was hospitalized Dec 17 in critical condi­ furniture stands up tion at St Joseph Mercy Hospital follow­ to years of use ing a car chase with Michigan State Police SECTION B cruisers in Canton The chase began earli­ er that day at 9 45 a m in Chelsea, where Alfred Moore of Plymouth Township wipes away the tears after a poem was read at the Memorial Day ceremony m downtown Plymouth in May Rosselot allegedly robbed the Flagstar Moore is a member of the American Legion 112 and served in the Navy during World War II Bank, and a witness watched him get into his car and called Chelsea police Rosselot eventually lost control of his car during the high-speed chase, which led state troopers east on 1-94, and ultimately Looking back, moving forward through residential areas of Canton At Paying taxes one point, the chase went right past Dodson Elementary School It ended The Plymouth when Rosselot lost control of his car, flip­ Township treasurer's r i 1 A ^ ^ ^ . ping it into the air office will be open 8 As new year dawns, Local FBI officials believe Rosselot was am to 4 p m Friday, t e a ! * responsible for nine bank robberies since Dec 31, to allow resi­ Plymouth area Sept 3 dents to pay their ^ A » h k h A - A ^ ‘We re fairlv certain that he was the taxes reflects on 2004 Sysco Kid,” said IB I Special Agent Terry The treasurer's * . 1 j ' . ‘ f Booth, referring to the baseball cap office Is located in the BY BRAD KADRICH Rosselot allegedly wore when bank sur­ township hall complex STAFF WR TER veillance tamex *™tured his image at the corner of Ann Monikers, usually pertaining to the per­ Arbor Road and Ltliey From the unusual — an intruder at a petrator’s M O , apparel or appearance, are Call the office, (734) day care being shot by police and the often given to bank robbers by the FBI a 354-3214, for more collapse of the fountain m Kellogg j Other bank robber nicknames include the* information Park — to the mundane — local elec Ziploc Bandit, a wanted bank robber ' tions business comings and goings — V . « ■ : who distributes plastic bags to tellers to fiH 2004 was an interesting year m the with cash the ‘Bandanna Bandit,” who With Friday s New Plymouth community * I! K killed himself after being captured and Year s Eve celebration i Perhaps nowhere was cnange telt ^ A ^ A A.A AA the White V?n Bandit caught after rob schedule nearing more m 2004 than in the local busi bing the same bank four times party-goers should ness community where an old eyesore Improved digital surveillance photogra­ remember that was suddenly swept clean and long­ phy and quick police work are just two Plymouth police are time businesses finally succumbed reasons bank robbers are getting caught teaming with Central Downtown Plymouth lost three of The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Marching Band won yet another state championship and more and more these days, Booth said Distributors of Beer, its most venerable businesses this year finished m the top 10 at the national competition in Indianapolis ‘ Over the last six weeks, we’ve been very ABC Cab and many when the Little Book Shoppe on the successful in holding down bank rob­ Plymouth-area bars Park, Plymouth Office Supply and the and finally decided it was time to sell long for new suitors The Penn beries,” Booth said, adding that 50 bank and restaurants to Penn Theatre all were shut down We really can t compete with some Theatre, which finally closed after robbery casCs have been closed Still, offer "Project Safe The Little Book Shoppe opened m of the big stores, Burleson said ’We switching from old movies to first-run Michigan s year-to-date bank robbery Ride Plymouth" 1984 and was operated by Jackie are appreciative of the loyal customers films and back, with a try as a comedy number is the second highest m the through Saturday, Powers until she passed away m 1999 who supported us, but only a loyal few club along the way, has been sold and U S , at 449 Only California, with 888, Jan 1 Seller Angehque Burleson said the really shopped ’ had a higher number of bank robberies m Patrons of partici­ new owner couldn t make a go of it None of the businesses had to wait PLEASE SEE YEAR IN REVIEW, A7 2004 pating bars and restaurants will be able to obtain a cab ride home in the event they've had too much Sculptor works way through ice age to drink. The program is meant to encourage responsible drinking, not the overuse of Plymouth woman carves a niche into festival's success alcohol Participating BY LUANNE BERK blow torches, sanding machines of year She works her creative Plymouth establish­ CORRESPONDENT and steam irons magic on ice She takes giant ments include Doyie's In the modern world, you blocks of ice and transforms Tavern, Hermann's Old If you met Tajana Raukar on might assume that she is either them into magnificent displays Towne Grill, Plymouth the street, you could easily see a serial killer or a tree trimmer of art, expression and joy Crossing, 336 Main, her as a wife, a trained chef, a And her profession is quite Her tools become tools of Plaza Lanes, Boulders, businesswoman, even a con­ unique, definitely requiring precision and artistic expres­ EG Nick's, Compari's, tributing citizen of the imagination combined with sion as she transports ideas Sean O'Cailaghan's, Plymouth community And, as skill, but, ironically - with a from her imagination into the Benmgaa's,, Station soon as you had a conversation cold twist crystal clear blocks until they 885, LaBistecca, with her, her thick accent might Raukar spends most of her draw a symphony of ‘ oohs’” and Plymouth resident Tajana Raukar is one of the favorites for spectators Ernesto's, Plymouth lead you to guess that she is also time either in the cold elements ‘aahs’ ’ from an audience of as attending the annual ice festival Pub and the Plymouth from Croatia of the Michigan outdoors or in many as 500,000 m the down­ Knights of Columbus But if someone asked you to the confines of a very large cold town Plymouth area This sculptures are animals When back for the photo were Hall guess what kind of tools she storage freezer sparkling,crystal ‘joy’fillsthe you enter the Raukars’ Ice dwarfed by its size uses m her business, I doubt entire community during one Dreams” studio, you are imme­ According to Tajana, m the Fountain concepts you d come up with the follow­ IT 'S M AGIC week m January - this year, diately drawn to the dramatic Fairbanks, Alaska, competition, The Plymouth ing list, more akin to a medieval Jan 17-23 - at The Plymouth photo of the enormous tiger they use larger blocks of ice Community Youth battleground than a 21st centu­ Raukar is a sculptor, using a International Ice Spectacular Raukar carved m a competition since they have a plentiful Advisory Commission ry business hacksaws, chain­ simple element quite plentiful Tajana Raukar enjoys bring­ in Alaska It was so large that is accepting "con­ saws, ice picks, die grinders, at times in Michigan this time ing ice to “life” - her favorite several people who sat on its PLEASE SEE IC E, A5 cepts" for the new "Fountain of Youth in Kellogg Park The commission Coming Sunday in your Plymouth Observer recently took on the Sponsorships still open for ice festival project of replacing River Rouge the fountain m the New coffee table book park, which was The Plymouth International Ice amounts) include Sculpture Spectacular, according destroyed earlier this Sculpture Spectacular, scheduled ■ The Plymouth Middle School to Watts The students carve as a tells the story of the year. for Jan 17-23, still has some spe­ design contest ($2,500) - practical learning experience, and worlds most famous Youth throughout cific sponsorships available that Presented in conjunction with the the judging is done as away to auto factory See the community of any are an integral part of the festival, Observer £2 Eccentric Newspapers evaluate the student’s competency Sundays Observer age are eligible to and are not currently being fund­ Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade Awards are given as a reward for Life submit concepts ed m this year s budget, for busi students from the Plymouth com­ the students’ efforts, and the stu­ The concepts can nesses who want to help sponsor munity submit a design for a sin­ dents are encouraged to speak be a photograph, the annual event gle block ice carving One design with the judges and their instruc­ drawing or any medi­ Sponsors will receive promo­ (the one which looks the best as tors to obtain firsthand knowledge INIIEX um desired by the tional consideration, and the festi­ an ice carving design) is selected of how to improve their skills artist val is a nonprofit Michigan corpo­ ■ Student competitions and ■ Caution tape sponsor Apartments F6 Jobs F7 They must be ration so all or a portion of the awards ($5,000) - The High ($4,000) - Kellogg Park is At Home 81 Movie Guide E10 submitted to donation may be tax-deductible, School and College student com­ secured with thousands of feet of Automotive G5 Obituaries C9 Classified index F4 Real Estate FI Plymouth City Hall, according to Mike Watts of Watts petitions are one of the most special imprinted caution barrier Crossword Puzzle F5 Sports Cl 201 S Main, by 4 30 Up Inc, who organizes the event important parts of the annual For The Record A5 Taste B4 p m Jan 21 Available sponsorships (with Plymouth International Ice PLEASE SEE FES T IV A L, A 4 A 2 ( p > Observer & Eccentric j Thursday December 30 2004 NEWS BRIEFS www.hometownUfe.com

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Quake spawns local wave of grief BY HEATHER NEEDHAM - and others living in the area Artistic STAFF WRITER - are bracing themselves for another onslaught Scope of Relief efforts are under way “There’s another attack from locally and nationally to help the ocean coming,” said Shiva victims of the earthquake and Kumar, another priest at the local pastor's tsunamis that ravaged - and Hindu Temple, located at license continue to ravage southeast 44955 Cherry Hill He added visit to India Asia, killing at least 44,000 that both commercial and resi­ and costing billions of dollars dential areas have been crip­ New gallery offers diverse in property damage pled may change An earthquake Sunday off They just closed all the BY TONY BRUSCATO menu of services the island nation of Sumatra roads and shopping centers,” STAFF WRITER caused 500-mile-per hour Kumar said BY KIM KOVELLE waves m the Indian Ocean and Canton native Robin The associate pastor of the NORTHVILLE RECORD STAFF WRITER Bay of Bengal US.A Today Sanborn LaRoy, a 1998 gradu­ First Baptist Church of reported the tsunami is the ate of Canton High School, Plymouth is in India to set Empty walls, art fairs and a desire to help deadliest since 1755, when said three of her friends are in up a teaching mission trip to local artists prompted Andrea Zastawny- Portugal lost 60,000 people in regions devastated by the Manipur the last two weeks Moreno and husband Alfredo Moreno to bring the tidal waves The hardest hit earthquake and tsunami of January an art shop to Northville Township areas were Sri Lanka, India Two of them are newlyweds However, Rev Wungreiso The couple recently opened BWA (Beautiful and Thailand, but deaths also - Mark and Elizabeth Moon of Valui will be spending his Wall Art) were reported m Tanzania, Fenton, who wed in Miami, time m the northeast sector Gallery at Seychelles, Malaysia, but honeymooned in Thailand of the country, away from Highland Myanmar, Bangladesh, the ‘They were taking an ele­ the devastation left by the Lakes PHOTO BY JOHN HEIDER | NORTHVILLE RECORD Maldives and Somalia phant ride in the mountains tsunami that hit the south­ W Shopping The aftermath of the with a guide and someone m a ern coastal areas of India Center Highland Lakes' Beautiful Wall Art's owners Andrea tsunamis is being felt locally, Jeep stopped them,’ Sanborn and several Indian islands ‘We want to Zastawny-Moreno and Alfredo Moreno take a look at an especially m Canton where Laroysaid They attempted to As of Tuesday afternoon, offer a high oil canvas in their recently opened shop m Northville. there is a large Asian popula­ warn them of the tsunami, but Valui’s wife was waiting for a quality prod­ tion In India, the southern language barriers caused the telephone call to make cer­ uct at a very ‘California bite ” coastal regions were hit the words of caution to be whittled tain he completed his trip unique, afford­ “I come from a family of artists,” she said "My hardest, including the major down to “Water, water’ safely However, Margareth able price,” mother was a designer, she had a millinery shop port city of Madras, according Eventually, the newlyweds Valui said she didn’t expect Zastawny- m Dearborn She taught me everything I know” to Mukesh Patel, coordinator figured out what that meant her husband would be m @Work Moreno said Dancing at Novi’s Walled Lake Casino in its of the Shn Swammarayan Now, they are subsisting on any danger because of the Business BWA (Beautiful Wall “A lot of people heyday, Zastawny-Moreno said she’s always had Mandir temple, which is locat­ bottled water and remaining distance from the area hit by are very arts- a love for music, art and design Art) Gallery, a new business ed on Canton Center He said food from the hotel - and try­ the flood waters, which conscious We “I always shelved my art,’ she said Her in Northville Township that not only have people lost their ing to figure out how to get could result in more than do framing father’s unexpected 1969 death changed things offers oil paintings, lamps homes, but they have also lost back home They have been 10,000 deaths and mounting I started looking at how short life was I felt it their sources of livelihood, too using someone s satellite phone The Valui s and their two and wall hangers, opened All they’ve got was time to spread my wings ” “The poor people are the to periodically call their moth­ children, along with senior doors Nq v 6 to do is find a Answering California’s call, she stayed m the ones who really get hurt,” Patel ers to let them know they’re pastor, Dr Michael Bryan, Address 43133 Seven Mile ‘hole’m their state for 28 years, designing costumes and said, adding that the coastal OK willjoin the mission team Rd in Highland Lakes wall” learning about art on the way fishermen have been particu­ Amazingly, their belongings next month Shopping Center To fill gaps While working retail m Virginia, she met larly devastated “None of them made it through the devasta­ Meanwhile, a church Hours Monday-Friday, P8 of all sizes, Moreno, a trilingual Spaniard with a penchant have insurance People (basi­ tion - thanks to mosquito net­ spokesperson said plans are p m „ Saturday, Sunday, 10 BWAs oil for painting and photography cally) survive day to day” ting “They were told to put being made to schedule a a m *8 p m paintings “I used to read about Spanish literature, dif­ The Indian government is their belongings up on their Sunday service to help Contact Andrea Zastawny* include ferent theatrical plays and musicians from all typically slow to respond to bed to keep bugs off of them,’ members of the Indonesian Moreno and Alfredo Moreno, streetscapes these Hispanic countries,” said Moreno, raised disasters, Patel said Sanborn LaRoy said This was Christian Church of Ann (248)449-6833 from Portacmo in Guanajuato, Mexico “It was very appealing to The help will come, but by the enough distance from±he floor Arbor, which hold services to Pans, be in that environment tune it gets to (the people), it will to keep them from getting in First Baptist Church of Picasso-like Their artistic passions meshed in marriage be too late - that is the tragedy of drenched Plymouth gymnasium jazz scenes and reproductions four years ago the whole thing, he said Since they are on a small Indonesia was hit hard by Fare also includes lamps and wall hangers, all resort Island off the Thailand the tsunami, and many from hand-crafted by artists locally and elsewhere ART FOR NORTHVILLE G R E A T LOSS mainland, the infrastructure the congregation have rela Prices start at $55 for smaller paintings and that helped get them there - tives and friends who were reach $700 and up for 48-inch-by-72-mch can­ Before opening BWA Gallery, the Morenos A Canton woman, such as ferries - isn’t there to victims of the disaster vases Wall hangers average $40, while lamps have done several art shows, most recently Arts, Dhammika Dewasurendra, lost help them get back They were run$200-$350 We’re going to feature an Beats and Eats m Pontiac her mother, who lived in Sn scheduled to fly home by Jan artist ^ month, added Zastawny-Moreno ‘ We We started noticing that there were so Lanka Her mother was 2 “For now they’re safe and ■ The Southeast Michigan want to support the artists ” many new houses with empty walls,” Moreno drowned by a tidal wave while dry and have food,’ she said Red Cross, call (800) HELP With plans to consign Michigan paintings — said What we want to capture is to actually on her way to visit relatives, a NOW, or visit www semred and host art events with wine, cheese and music — have Michigan typical scenes ” Detroit newspaper reported ESCAPED cross org the Morenos hope to create a cultural niche, too Photos of old buildings, birch trees and A family member said ■ BAPS Care International Victorian homes all may soon be converted to Dewasurendra was too upset to Another of Sanborn LaRoy s www bapscare org CALIFORNIA DREAMS paintings return calls for this story fnends Sonal Amin is in India ■ The Canton based Our costs are about 40 percent below market A local Hindu priest, Shiva and escaped the tsunami s Michigan Indian Community For Detroit raised Zastawny Moreno, settling value, ZastawqyrMoreno said “There’s a strong Kumar, was vacationing in wrath She was Sanborn Web site, www mnndia com, in Northville is a return after getting the interest It sword of mouth India - right in the path of the LaRo/s maid of honor m her donations may be mailed to tsunami He recently tele­ July wedding PO Box 871171, Canton, MI phoned colleagues m Canton to Several organizations are 48187 For information via e- assure people that he was OK accepting donations to help the mail, write to Still, people who know him tsunami victims mfo@mnndia com

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have machines that carve ice for com­ acknowledging she enjoys the reac ICE mercial logos, shot glasses, center- tion of the crowd Many times the pieces or sorbet dishes for receptions public relates to the carvings that I FROM PAGE A1 This machine can also provide have made Last year I carved parrots, company logos “embossed in ice and a big Clydesdale with a plow I supply - they take it right out of a which the machine cuts into the ice also did a Longhorn cow lake nearby And the possibilities are with incredible precision using com­ unbelievable with such large chunks puter specifications MASTERPIECES to work with, Raukar said After starting out as chefs with A few other animals Raukar has training nearby at Schoolcraft Raukar works with blocks of ice created from ice include parrots, College, the Raukars began their weighing 300 pounds each, which are horses, longhorn cattle, Clydesdale carving with vegetables, but were strategically stacked and melted or horses, and unicorns When Tajana quickly enamored with the carving of “frozen together with water in order arrives on the scene other carvers ice from the first time they gave it a to create a larger mound of ice to know they are in for a treat, and in try They especially like the Plymouth carve She usually makes one big the case of competitions, a tough Ice Spectacular because it is m their sculpture with about 20 blocks and competitor She has won many world hometown of Plymouth which is also does live demonstrations while the championships with the help of her where their business is located It is crowd stands in amazement husband, Paul, who handles much of much like having a sports competi­ Raukar feels4 it is different carving the logistics, and behind the scenes tion with home field advantage - m front of stores when compared to work you maintain a level of comfort in competitions because she enjoys the Tajana Raukar of Plymouth a six-time world champion goes to town on one of her creations your own home field ” And the interaction with the crowds during the Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS Raukars love the downtown I have to think ahead in case it is Plymouth setting warm, you have to be prepared ’ she thus helping to keep the peace - while will melt,” Raukar said This is not a hobby for the Raukars “The people are so nice,” said said She especially likes creating the the other does the carving Here, the weather is so unpre­ Paul and Tajana have made their Raukar, who also said she appreciates larger designs m the gathering area Sometimes both members of the team dictable The ice here is manmade, it dream into a business, located in how close all the events are to one where the sculptures are more spec­ carve is smaller and the dimensions are dif­ Plymouth, which offers beautiful another “It is easy to go from one tacular The bigger the better'” is her But as Tajana pointed out, It s very ferent carvings for major events such as event to another, to find a place to eat, philosophy hard to find two carvers on the same Sometimes Tajana will spend most weddings, conferences, business stop m and visit other sculptors, and She and Paul have won the world level, of the same thinking, that com­ of a day preparing, imagining, design­ meetings and other social gatherings enjoy the overall experience because championship six times - against as plement on another ing and carving, only to watch it melt She and her husband also do carvings of the arrangement of the downtown many as 35-50 other teams They also Tajana and Paul agree the most dif­ away by the end of the day But that is for many restaurants and in the area ’ competed at the Olympics in Salt ficult part of the ice carving process is part of the excitement of her line of Detroit area, along with other festi­ Raukar is only one of many ice Lake City, Utah, in 2002, where they watching it melt away work She is challenged to make her vals m the area carvers who gather in Plymouth every finished m fourth place Of course, that largely depends on work great in the short time that it They have a specialized machine year with great anticipation During competition, the teams the weather lasts that produces crystal clear blocks for ‘I try to make ice carving from my divide the work up between the two In Alaska, the blocks are five And, of course, the carvers take lots both their own use and for sale to heart, express the feelings from my teammates - sometimes one does the times bigger, and the temperature is of pictures, so that none of their work other carvers m the area They also heart to your eyes,’ said Raukar, organizing, the planning, the lifting, so cold you don t have to worfy it will be forgotten

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The downtown Plymouth es businesses look forward to the “People who have only been Ice Spectacular with great here for the ice festival will call anticipation every year With the chamber months later and annual crowds of over say, ‘I was here for the ice festi­ 500,000, the event is an adver­ val back in January and I was tisers dream, giving businesses in a wonderful little store, it A u d i o v o x 8 9 1 0 an opportunity to showcase has a red door , ” Toney said their specialty shops, restau­ And the chamber will help rants, along with the local them locate it Then they come charm that Plymouth is known back and do some major shop­ Camera for ping It has been incredibly The Plymouth Ice successful Spectacular is economic devel­ The festival has come a long w ith Flash opment at its very best' said wa> Now man) downtown Fran Tcney executive director businesses make their project Voice activated d i a l i n g of the Plymouth Community ed revenue for weeks or Chamber of Commerce The months m just one week F u l l c o l o r s c r e e n event brings people from all Local restaurants are often so gyer Canada, Ohio even swamped during this time that nationwide, and the carvers one pub owner literally ran out come from all over the world of beer last year Whether they are buying mag Stores selling items such as azines, gasoline or coffee, the art pieces or clothing find their biggest comment we get from business picks up during this $ 2 9 . 9 9 visitors is, This is the best-kept time, but the real returns for secret, a friendly, clean, town, them occur later m the year In W ith new 2 year Agreem ent on plans $39 99 or higher close to Detroit, with all the some cases, the ice festival advantages and opportunities merely serves as a marketing Order by January 3rd nearby, and a small town fla­ tool for future purchases Many vor It is the great American shoppers see stores that carry f o r FREE D e l i v e r y town' ’ items they appreciate, and will Whether visitors ultimately make at point tq return at a decide to move their businesses later date, such^as Christmas, or families to Plymouth, or just tcf make their purchases shop m the short time they re SteveProkes, owner of the here, the community is show­ Plymouth Coffep Bean cased m a spectacular way Company on Pepmman m ‘ Our community is one of downtown Plymouth, said the the favorites of the ice carvers festival is ‘eithel' the biggest or even though there are many the second biggest” retail week around the country,’ Toney of the year for his business said ‘The Spectacular has His shop is v&ry dose to the been here for years and years, festivities and consistently and it is the-graqdfather and sponsors a company logo king of them all along with a sculpture (this V en T O n wireiess According to Mike Watts of year they sponsored in cooper­ ever stop working for you Watts-Up, Inc, who coordi ation with the Coffee Express nates the event, a study done at company) the Cherry Festival m Traverse Their selection of desserts, City showed the longer people sandwiches, pastries, coffee, America's Most Reliable Wireless Network stay in town for an event like tea and hot chocolate is popu­ this, the greater the benefit to lar with families who need a the town warm-up break from the win­ & 1.877.2BUY.VZW BM zw shop.eom /LiM ITEDTIM i “For example, if you could ter elements — and it’s AUTHORIZED RETAILERS get a cup of hot chocolate for open 24 hours a day, 7 days a VERIZON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS STORES Equ pment prices & return po icy vaiy by location Authorized Reta ers may mpose additional eou pmen elated charges ndud ng earns ation fees. the kids, a pastry, lunch, and week A N N A R B O R m . 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CH ARTER TO W N SH IP O F CANTON MAPCO Industrial Development District Motion carried discretion of the court BOARD PROCEEDINGS-DECEMBER 14,2004 unanimously SE C T IO N 3 REPEA L. This section provides that all Ordmances or 1 Item 5 APPOINTMENT TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to AUTHORITY BOARD. (SUPERVISOR) REMOVED AND ADDED the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect “ A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of TO GENERAL CALENDER AS G 22 Canton was held Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 46000 Summit SECTIO N 4. SEVERABILITY. This section provides that any . Parkw ay Supervisor Yack called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m and Item 6 APPOINTMENT TO ELECTED OFFICIALS’ unenforceable section can be severed from the rest of the Ordinance jled the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag R o ll C all Members Present COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (ACSD) Motion by Bennett SECTION 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE. This section provides that “'^Bennett Caccamo Kirchgatter LaJoy, McLaughlin Yack, Zarbo supported by M cLaughlin to approve the appointments to the Elected adoption of this Ordinance does not affect proceedings, prosecutions for "Members Absent None Staff Present Director Minghme, Director Officials Compensation Committee in accordance with the following violation of law, penalties and matured rights and duties m effect Durack, Director Santomauro, Director Conklin Director Faas schedule Motion carried unanimously 2005 Tom Yack Melissa before the effective date of this Ordinance Adoption of Agenda Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin McLaughlin Karl Zarbo 2006 Elaine Kirchgatter, Karl Zarbo Todd to approve! the agenda as presented with the deletion of C 2 Second LaJoy 2007 Terry Bennett Todd LaJoy Todd Caccamo 2008 SEC T IO N 6. PU BLICATIO N . This section provides that the Clerk Heading to amend Ordinance Firearm s remove C 3 Re appointment Tom Yack Todd Caccamo Melissa McLaughlin c a u s e t h i s O r d in a n c e to b e p u b lis h e d to the Construction Board of Appeals and place as G-21 and remove C Item 7 CONSIDER ANNUAL PERMIT FOR W ORK W ITHIN SECTIO N 7. EFFEC TIV E DATE This section provides that this 5 Appointment to Downtown Development Authority Board and place THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ordinance shall take full force and effect upon publication A complete as G 22 and delete G-20 Approve Purchase Order for ACLS RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND DESIGNATED OFFICER FOR copy of the entire ordinance is available m the C lerk’s Office Recertification Classes for Firefighters Motion carried unanim ously SIGNATURES ON THE ANNUAL PERMIT AND ADDITIONAL Item 16. TRANSFER ALL STOCK IN 2004 CLASS “C” LIQ UO R Approval of M inutes Motiop by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter PERM ITS ISSUES TO CANTON. (MSD) Motion by Bennett LICENSED BUSINESS W ITH DANCE PERMIT, LOCATED AT to approve the Regular Board Minutes of November 23 2004 Motioq supported by McLaughlin to approve the Township Clerk as the 2936 LOTZ RD CANTON, M I 48188, CANTON TOWNSHIP, carried unanimously Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to designated officer to execute the 2005 Annual Perm it for Underground WAYNE COUNTY, BY DROPPING DANIEL J ROSS, approve the Study Board Minutes of December 7, 2004 Motion Utility Operations with the Michigan Department of Transportation DECEASED, AS STOCKHOLDER THROUGH TRANSFER OF earned unanimously Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to right of way Motion carried unanimously Motion by Bennett SHARES OF STOCK TO DANIEL J. ROSS TRUST (CLERK) '‘approve the Special Board Minutes of December 8, 2004 Motion supported by McLaughlin to approve the Township Clerk as the Motion by Bennett supported by McLaughlin to approve the request carried unanimously Paym ent of Bills Motion by Kirchgatter, designated officer to sign permits for operations w ithin the M ichigan from Fellows Creek Golf Club of Canton, Inc to transfer all stock m supported by M cLaughlin to approve paym ent of the bills as presented Department of Transportation rights of way not covered by the annual Class C Licensed Business with dance permit located at 2936 Lotz ^Motion earned unanimously Expenditure Recap for Decem ber permit Motion earned unanimously Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 Canton Township, Wayne County, by 1 4 , 2 0 0 4 ltem8. REQUEST TO RE-APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE dropping Daniel J Ross Deceased, as stockholder through transfer of General Fund 1 0 1 $ 8 8 2 1 4 3 6 4 CULTURAL COM M ISSION FOR THREE TERMS. (LSD) Motion his 9 000 shares of stock to the Darnel J Ross Trust, Darnel J Ross and F i r e F u n d 2 0 6 7 7 6 6 0 1 1 by Bennett supported by McLaughlin to re appoint the following Steven M Breshgold Co Trustees Motion carried unanimously Police Fund 2 0 7 1 3 8 3 3 1 3 5 people to the Cultural Comm ission with a three year term (expiring GENERAL CALENDAR* Item 1. CONSIDER SPECIAL LAND S u m m i t O p e r a t in g 2 0 8 1 9 5 2 5 3 7 5 December 31, 2007) Lincoln Lao Teresa Lundy and Lm da Obrec USE AND SITE PLAN FOR THE TARGET EXPANSION (MSD) S t r e e t L i g h t i n g 2 1 9 1 7 ,4 0 2 2 9 Motion earned unanimously Motion by Bennett supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution C a b le T V F u n d 2 3 0 2 , 6 2 5 2 5 for special land use and site plan for the Target Expansion Motion Public Improvement 2 4 5 7 9 5 0 0 Item 9. BUDGET AMENDMENT - GENERAL FUND - earned unanimously RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES Twp Improvement 2 4 6 1 6 9 , 4 5 4 7 9 RU BBISH DISPO SAL. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTON Special Land Use and Site E 911 Utility 2 6 1 6 4 2 5 0 McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment in the Plan for the Target Expansion W H ER EA S the Project Sponsor A u t o F o r f e it u r e (w w a ) 2 6 7 1 6 5 4 3 9 General Fund to appropnate additional funding for rubbish disposal M r Jim Tucker has requested special use approval for a superstore F e d e r a l G r a n t s F u n d 2 7 4 3 6 , 4 6 7 3 4 services Motion earned unanimously Increase Revenues and site plan approval for the Target Expansion to be located on Ford A u t o T h e f t G r a n t 2 8 9 1 4 5 0 8 12 Appropriation from Fund Balance #101 000 699 0000 $50 000 Road between Morton Taylor and Sheldon Roads identified as tax D o w n t o w n D e v A u t h 2 9 4 3 9 2 8 2 1 1 Increase Appropriations Contracted Services Rubbish Disposal #101 EDP # 040 99 0006 701 and, W H EREAS, the Planning Commission Cap Proj Sum m it Const 4 0 2 6 6 4 5 3 9 7 6 521 821 0000 $50 000 This budget amendment increases the found the special use to be consistent w ith the development objectives C a p P r o j - R o a d P a v i n g 4 0 3 1 ,8 5 3 3 6 Sanitation Division budget from $2 398,000 to $2 448 000 and the of the Township and reviewed the site plan and made a G o l f F u n d 5 8 4 1 1 ,2 1 8 5 9 General Fund budget from $25 789 315 to $25 839 315 recommendation to approve the request to grant site plan approval as W a t e r & S e w e r F u n d 5 9 2 1 0 8 , 7 9 8 9 7 Item 10. BUDGET AMENDMENT - COMMUNITY summarized in the attached written analysis and recommendation T r u s t & A g e n c y F u n d 7 0 1 6 , 2 0 4 0 0 IM PRO VEM ENT FUND - PRO PERTY (FBD) Motion by Bennett, NOW, TH EREFO RE, BE IT RESO LVED the Board of Trustees of Construction Escrows 7 0 2 1 9 1 5 7 3 9 5 supported by M cLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment the Charter Township Of Canton Michigan does hereby approve the Post Em ploy Benefits 7 3 6 3 7 5 4 1 7 6 m The Community Improvement Fund for the purchase of property for request of the petitioner M r Jim Tucker, to approve the special use S a l t z R o a d P a v i n g 8 0 3 6 5 3 5 9 7 9 4 road right-ofway needs Motion carried unanimously Increase and site plan for the proposed Target Expansion subject to any and all C h e r r y H i l l R o a d S A D 8 1 5 4 3 7 5 0 Revenues Royalties Sauk Hills Trails #246 000 668 0000 $130 000 state and local development regulations and further subject to any E P a lm e r R d P a v i n g D e b t 8 6 3 3 3 7 5 0 Increase Appropriations Capital Improvements Public W orks #246 conditions recommended by the Planning Com m ission and staff, as Beck Rd Paving Debt Srv 8 6 4 3 1 2 5 0 440 970 0000 $130 000 This budget amendment increases the described in the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and T o t a l • A l l F u n d s 3 254,636 47 Community Improvement Fund budget from $2,857 404 to m a d e a p a r t h e r e o f $ 2 9 8 7 4 0 4 PRESENTATION; RECOGNITTON OF TOM GEROU FOR HIS Item 2 FINAL PLAT FOR ANTIQUE FOREST SUBDIVISION YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Item 11. BUDGET AMENDMENT - GENERAL FUND - #2. (M SD ) Motion by Bennett supported by M cLaughlin to adopt the AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING; Item 1 HOLD THE PUBLIC SP EC IA L ASSESSM EN TS. (FBD) Motion by Bennett supported by resolution for the final plat for Antique Forest Subdivision #2 Motion HEARING OF THE NECESSITY AND CONSIDER ADOPTING THE McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendment in the carried unanimously RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONFIRMING RESOLUTION FOR THE NORTH POINTE General Fund to move the funds budgeted for payment of special CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Final Plat for Antique SUBDIVISION SPECIAL ASSESSM ENT DISTRICT 2004 04 (MSD) assessment levies on Township owned properties from the General Forest Subdivision #2 W H ER EA S the Project Sponsor, M r Bryan Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to open the public hearing at Government Department to the Transfers Out Department Motion Am ann has requested final approval of the plat for Antique Forest 7 07 p m of the Necessity and Consider Adopting the Confirming earned unanimously Tnrrpnsp (Decrease) Appropriations. SAD Subdivision #2 to be located on the south side of Ford Road between Resolution for the North Pointe Subdivision Special Assessment Payments Township Property #101 200 960 0000 $ Beck and Ridge Roads identified as Tax E D P # 065 99 0031 000 and, District 2004 04 at 07 07 pm Motion carried unanimously Tom (71,134) Contributions to SAD Funds #101 959 965 8000 71 134 W H ER EA S the Planning and Engineering Officials have reviewed Blazer 47147 North Pointe Drive, spoke m favor of the SAD Motion This budget amendment decreases the General Government the Final Plat and made a recommendation to APPRO VE the final by Bennett supported by Zarbo to close the public hearing of the Department budget from $824 476 to $753 342 increases the plat as summarized m the attached written analysis and Necessity and consider Adopting the confirming Resolution for the Transfers Out Department budget from $2 311 938 to $2 383 072 and recommendation NOW, THEREFO RE, BE IT RESOLVED, the North Pointe Subdivision Special Assessm ent District 2004 04 at 07 11 does not change the total General Fund budget Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton Michigan does p m Motion earned unanimously Motion by Bennett supported by Item 12. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - CONTRIBUTION TO POST approve the request of the project sponsor M r Bryan Am ann to grant M cLaughlin to adopt the Confirm ing Resolution for North Pointe SAD EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FUND (FBD) Motion by Bennett final approval of the plat for Antique Forest Subdivision #2 based No 2004 04 Motion earned unanimously CONFIRMING supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget upon recommendations made by staff and the Planning Com m ission as RESO LTU IO N Charter Township of Canton County of Wayne State amendments for additional contributions to the Post Employment described m the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and of Michigan North Pointe Subdivision Road Repairs Sidewalk and Benefits Fund Motion earned unanimously GENERAL FUND. m a d e a p a r t h e r e o f Sign Installation SAD No 2004 04 Minutes of a Regular Board Increase Revenues Appropriation from Fund Balance #101 00 0 Item 3 SALE OF MARLOW STREET PROPERTIES. (ACSD) meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Canton 699 0000 $80 000 Increase Aporonnations Contribution to Post Motion by Bennett supported by Zarbo to sell Lots #158 (057 01 0158 County of Wayne State of Michigan (the "Township”) held on the 14th Empl Benefits Fund #101 9 5 9 9 6 5 7 3 6 0 $ 8 0 0 0 0 This budget 000) and #159 (057 01 0159 000) on Marlowe Street for one dollar day of December 2004 in the Township at 7 o clock p m Eastern amendment increases the Transfers Out Department budget from (account # 245 000 673 0000 Public Improvement Fund revenue Standard Time PRESENT Bennett Caccamo Kirchgatter LaJoy $2 383 072 to #2 463,072 and the General Fund budget from account Sale of Property) to Habitat for Hum anity of Western Wayne McLaughlin Yack Zarbo The following preamble and resolution were $25 709 315 to $25 789 315 FIRE FUND. Increase (Decrease) County and further tq authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to sign the offered by Bennett, and supported by McLaughlin W H EREAS This Appropriations. Fringe Benefits Fire Department #206 336 720 0000 quitclaim deed on behalf of the Township Motion carried Township Board pursuant to Act 188 Public Acts of Michigan 1954 $ (163 000) Contnbution to Post Em pl Benefits Fund #206 301 965 unanimously as amended and after notice to all of the record owners of land in the 7360 163 000 This budget amendment does not change the Fire Fund Item 4 AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE AND FILL proposed special assessm ent district tentatively declared its intention budget PO LICE FU N D Increase (Decrease) Appropriations. Fringe MAINTENANCE TECH IV POSITION (ACSD) Motion by to undertake certain public improvements m the Township as more Benefits Police Dept #207 301 720 0000 $(63 000) Contribution to Bennett supported by McLaughlin to create and fill one (1) particularly described in Exhibit A hereto and W HEREAS The Post Empl Benefits Fund #207 301 965 7360 63 000 This budget Maintenance Technician IV position under the FY2005 Budget Township Board has caused to be prepared by a registered engineer amendment does not change the Police Fund budget CO M M U N ITY Motion earned unanimously plans showing the public improvements and the location thereof and CENTER FUND Increase (Decrease) Appropriations___ Fringe an estimate of the cost thereof which have been filed with the Benefits Community Center #208 756 720 0000 $( 550) Item 5 APPROVAL OF 2004-2005 SPECIALIZED SERVICES Township clerk and W H EREAS after due and legal notice the Contnbution to Post Empl Benefits Fund #208 756 965 7360 OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT. (ACSD) Township Board has met on December 14 2004 at 7 o clock p m $550 This budget amendment does not change the Com m unity Center Motion by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter to approve the 2004 2005 Eastern Standard Time, and heard all persons mterest therein at said Fund budget WATER & SEW ER FUND Increase (Decrease) Specialized Services Operatmg Assistance Program contract with first hearing with respect to the proposed public improvements and Appropriations. Fnnge Benefits Public Works #592 441 720 0000 SM ART m the amount of $27 021 (Account No 101 670 860 0000, the special assessment district NOW THEREFORE BE IT $(12000) Contnbution to Post Empl Benefits Fund #592 441 Social Services Transportation) Motion earned unanimously RESO LVED THAT 1 The Township Board hereby determines that 965 7360 $12,000 This budget amendment does not change the Water Item 6 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH DNR FOR TREE the public improvements described m Exhibit A hereto and made a & Sewer Fund budget POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FUND SURVEY. (ACSD) Motion by Bennett supported by McLaughlin to part hereof are necessary for the health safety and welfare of the Increase Revenues. Contribution from General Fund #736 000 676 authorize the Township Supervisor to sign the grant agreement with Township and that said ptiblic improvements shall be made and 1010 $80 000 Contribution from Fire Fund #736 000 676 2060 the State of Michigan Department of N atural Resources for $8 000 for completed pursuant to aforesaid Act 188 2 The Township Board $163 000 Contribution from Police Fund #736 000 676 2070 63,000 a tree survey, and to authorize a local m atch of $2 000 (Account No hereby approves the plans and estimate of cost for the public Contnbution from Community Ctr Fund #736 000 676 2080 101 270 930 0000 Maintenance and Repair Park) in cash and $10 000 improvements m the total sum of $30,500 as prepared and presented 550 Contribution for Water & Sewer Fund #736 000 676 5920 in in kind services Motion carried unanim ously by the Township engineer O f the aforesaid total cost of the project the 12 000 Increase Appropriations Post Employment Benefits #736 sum of $30 500 will be spread against the hereinafter named special 238 999 0000 $100,000 Contnbution to Fund Balance #736 238 Item 7 CONSIDER INCREASING PO 43751 FO R THE CHERRY assessment district pursuant to the aforesaid Act 188 3 The 999 0000 218 550 This budget amendment increases the Post H ILL RO AD & RIDG E RO AD SAD PROJECT. (MSD) Motion by * Township Board finally determines that said special assessment Employment Benefits Fund budget from $498 750 to $817,300 Bennett supported by McLaughlin to increase PO # 43751 in the B district shall consist of all of the lots and parcels of land described m amount of $92 923 from account number 815-500 969 0000 and Item 13. BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPITAL PROJECTS authorize final payment to Cadillac Asphalt L L C for the construction Exhibit B hereto and that the existence of said special assessment ROAD PAVING FUND - BOND FUNDING. (FBD) Motion by district shall be m aintained until all special assessments payable on of Cherry Hill Road and Ridge Road m the amount of $123 212 94 Bennett supported by McLaughlin to approve the following budget Motion earned unanimously the roll hereinafter described and any bonds issued m anticipation of amendment m the Capital Projects Road Paving Fund for the sale of such special assessments, have been paid 4 The Supervisor is hereby bonds to finance the project Motion earned unanim ously Increase Item 8 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING W ARNER, CANTRELL & * directed to m ake a special assessm ent roll in which shall be described (Decrease) Revenues Proceeds from Sale of Bonds #402 000 668 0000 PADMOSE, INC TO PROVIDE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS. (MSD) 15 all t h e p a r c e ls o f la n d t o b e a s s e s s e d a s a b o v e s e t fo rth , w i t h t h e n a m e s $1 500 000 Contnbution Private Sources 402 000 675 0000 Motion by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter to open a purchase order a-of the owners thereof if known and the total amount to be assessed (1 200 000) Total $300 000 Increase Appropriations Bond issuance in the amount not-to exceed $11 308 00 (Account No 815 500 969 ‘‘against each parcel of land which amount shall be such relative costs #402 506 900 0000 $100 000 Construction 402 506 0000) to Warner Cantrell & Padmos, Inc to complete the as built portion of the whole sum to be levied against all parcels of land m the 969 0000 $200 000 Total $300 000 This budget amendment increases drawings for the Cherry H ill Road & Ridge Road Project and further assessm ent district as the benefit to such parcel of land bears to the the Capital Projects Road Paving Fund budget from $1 575 567 to that the funding shall be taken from the contingency amount that total benefit of all parcels of land m the special assessm ent district 5 $ 1 8 7 5 5 6 7 rem ains for the project Motion earned unanim ously ’ W hen the Supervisor shall have completed H ie special assessm ent roll the Supervisor shall affix thereto a certificate stating that said roll Item 14. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS THROUGH THE Item 9 CONSIDER AWARD OF BIDS FO R CONSTRUCTION OF was made pursuant to a resolution of the Township Board of the E N D O F 2004 (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin THE PILGRIM HILLS WATER AND SANITARY SEWER Township adopted on the date of adoption of this resolution and that to authorize the paym ent of the Township’s bills on December 21, 2004 PR O JEC T (M SD) Motion by Bennett supported by McLaughlin to *in m aking the assessment roll the Supervisor has according to the as normally scheduled subject to pnor review by the Clerk and award the construction of the Pilgnm H ills Water & Sanitary Sewer 4 Supervisor’s best judgm ent conformed in all respects to the directions Treasurer Motion earned unanimously Project to Lawrence M Clarke, Inc for $2,739,11100 plus a 10% contained m said resolution and the statues of the State of Michigan contingency in the amount of $273 911 00 for a total not-to exceed Item 15. SECOND READING TO AMEND THE CURFEW amount of $3 013 022 00 and to authonze the Clerk to execute the and the Supervisor shall then report the special assessment roll with ORDINANCE (CLERK) Motion by Bennett, supported by the certificate attached thereto to the Township Board 5 All contract documents Roll Call Vote Ayes Bennett LaJoy Kirchgatter, M cLaughlin to amend the Curfew Ordinance Chapter 46, Article V III, McLaughlin, Yack Zarbo Nays Caccamo Motion earned resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict w ith the Division 1 Section 46 503 Curfew Ordinance, with publication and provisions of this resolution be and they hereby are rescinded A YES effective date on December 23 2004 Motion earned unanimously Item 10. CONSIDER 5-YEAR UNIFORM RENTAL CONTRACT Bennett, Caccamo Kirchgatter LaJoy, McLaughlin Yack Zarbo STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CHARTER AND AWARD BID TO VANDYNE CROTTY. (MSD) Motion by RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED I herby certify that the TOWNSHIP OF CANTON SUMMARY OF CURFEW AN Bennett supported by LaJoy to award the bid for a five year uniform foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE V III DIVISION rental contract to Van Dyne Crotty, Inc 45700 Port Street Plymouth, Township Board of the Charter Township of Canton County of Wayne 1, SECTION 46 503 TO PROVIDE FOR CURFEW FOR MINORS M I 48170 and authonze the Township Clerk to execute the five year State of Michigan, at a Regular meeting held on December 14 2004 UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE TO PROVIDE FOR VIOLATION AND contract Motion earned unanimously and that the said meeting was conducted and public notice of said PENALTY TO PROVIDE FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING meetmg was given pursuant to and m full compliance with the Open Item 11. CONSIDER LEASING A TENNANT CENTURION ORDINANCES SEVERABILITY AND SAVING OF ALL PENDING SW E E P E R (M SD) Motion by Bennett supported by McLaughlin to Meetings Act being Act 267 Public Acts of Michigan 1976, and that MATTERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION AND THE the minutes of said meetmg were kept and will be or have been made wave receipt of bids and authonze the Township to enter into a 60 EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF month lease with option to purchase agreement with Tennant available as required by said meetmg were kept and will be or have CANTON ORDAINS been made available as required by said Act Township Clerk Financial Services for an amount not-to exceed $42,870 50 (account CONSENT CALENDAR. Item 1. GENERAL FUND BUDGET SECTION 1: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE VHI, #101 445 940 0000) and further that the Township Clerk sign the ADJUSTMENTS - CLERK’S OFFICE AND ELECTIONS D IV ISIO N 1, SEC T IO N 46-503 Chapter 46, Article V III Division 1 lease agreement attached on behalf of the Township Motion carried DEPARTMENT (CLERK) Motion by Bennett, supported by Section 46 503 is hereby amended to read as follows Sec 46-503. unanimously McLaughlin to approve the following budget amendments to adjust Curfew, (a) This section provides for a curfew for any m inor under Item 12 CONSIDER BUDGET AM ENDM ENT FOR THE 2004 accounts in the Clerk’s Office and Elections Department budgets 17 years of age between 12 00 midnight and 6 00 a m and for any SIDEW ALK REPAIR PROGRAM. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, " M o t i o n e a r n e d u n a n i m o u s ly minor under 13 years of age between 10 00 p m and 6 00 am (b) supported by Kirchgatter to approve additional funds in the am ount of This section provides for the following defenses to a curfew Part-time wages Elections #101 191 706 0000 $ 5 0 $22 539 and recommend the following budget amendment for the 2004 prosecution the minor is accompanied by the m inors parent or sidewalk replacement program Motion earned unanimously W ATER Overtime Elections 101-191 70S 0000 2 , 6 5 2 guardian or an adult designated by the m m or’s parent or guardian, the & SEW ER FUND. Increase Revenues Appropriation from Fund Election worker per diem 101 191 709 0000 1 1 .5 0 0 minor is on an errand at the direction of the minor’s parent or Balance #592 000 699 0000 $22 539 00 Increase Appropnations. Postage elections 101 191 729 0000 ( 1 1 . 5 0 0 ) guardian or an adult designated by the minor’s parent or guardian ( 2 6 5 2 ) Maint & Repairs of Sidewalks #592 441 933 0000 $22 539 00 Operatmg supplies Elections 101 191 740 0000 without any detour or stop the m inor is m a motor vehicle involved m Maint & Repairs Sewer Lines #592 441 935 0000 $22 539 00 This Other sundry Elections 101 191 956 0000 ( 5 0 ) interstate travel the m inor is engaged m an employment activity, or budget amendment mcreases the Water & Sewer Division budget from Overtime Clerks Office 101 215 708 0000 1 1 .5 0 0 going to or returning home from an employment activity without any Capital Outlay Elections 101-191 977 0000 ( 1 1 .5 0 0 ) $25 437 733 to $25,460 272 and the W ater & Sewer Fund budget from detour or stop the minor is involved in an emergency the m inor is $26,426 978 to $26 449 517 Motion by Bennett supported by T o t a l $ 0 attending an official school religious or other recreational activity Kirchgatter to increase PO 48758 to Gaglio Brothers Corporation m supervised by adults and sponsored by the township a civic This budget amendment increases the Elections Division budget from the amount of $19 939 00 for additional work performed Motion organization or another sim ilar entity, the m inor is exercising First earned unanim ously Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to »$217,950 to $229 450 reduces the Clerk’s Office budget from $466 600 Amendment rights, the m inor is married or had been m arried or had to $455,100 and does not change the General Fund budget total increase PO 48734 to Wade Tnm Associates in the amount of $2,600 disabilities of minority removed m accordance with law (c) This for 5 additional inspector days In addition subtract $2,990 from PO Item 2. SECOND READING TO AMEND ORDINANCE section provides that it is unlaw ful for the parent or guardian to allow FIREARM S (CLERK) DELETED 48758 due to the overage of 5 75 inspector days from the Gaglio such child to violate the provisions of subsection (a) (d) This section Brothers contract and increase PO 48734 m the am ount of $2,990 The Item 3 RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD provides that it is unlawful for the owner operator or any employee of Board request on June 22 2004 allows finance and budget to subtract OF APPEALS. (MSD) REMOVED ADDED TO GENERAL an establishment to knowingly allow a minor to remain upon the any additional costs based on the per day rate of $520 for an inspector ^CALENDAR AS ITEM G 21 prem ises in violation of subsection (a) of this section day if the contractor exceeds the num ber of specified inspector days in I t e m 4 SET PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH A P . A 1 9 8 S E C T I O N 2 VIO LATIO N AN D PENALTY This section provides the contract Motion earned unanimously INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR MAPCO. that any person or entity that violates any provision of this Ordinance (SU PER V ISO R ) Motion by-Bennett supported by McJt^ughlin to set may, upon cqnxiction, be fined not more than Five Hundred ($500 00) the public hearing for January 11, 2005 to consider establishing the Dollars or imprisoned not more than Ninety (90) days or both in the Continued O n Page A7 O EO S2S49S2 www.tmmetoivnlife.com YEAR IN REVIEW Observer & Eccentric | Thursday December 30 2004 ( P ) A L

YEAR IN REVIEW FROM PAGE A1 will feature an Andiamo’s Italian restaurant A new book store, reportedly The Little Professor, will occupy Plymouth Office Supply’s old space on Ann Arbor TVail And Frank Yaqumto, the owner of Compares located right next door to the Little Book Shoppe, wasted little time grabbing that space Yaqumto will put another restaurant in that space In other news this year

INTRUDER SHOT The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park championship in May In July, Robert VanBuren entered the day care center at good deal of the year worried passed a $109 million bond the Church of the Nazarene in about the budget, students issue that will pay for the Plymouth Township, looking didn t let money woes get to future construction of a new for someone named ‘John ” them elementary school and for Teachers at the center cleared In addition to a variety of much-needed repairs in BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the kids out and, a short time academic achievements, the most of the district’s Richard Reaume danced up a storm with Krystina Caporosso, Jasmine Reaume and Fawna Millwood after winning elec­ later, VanBuren was dead after majority of Plymouth-Canton buildings tion as Plymouth Township supervisor in August being shot by township police students performed well on In the June school board In October, after an investi­ the MEAP tests, well enough election, incumbent Judy full-time firefighter, then m gation by the Michigan State to keep P-C above the state Mardigian won re-election, December agreed to a new Police, the Wayne County averages while Barry Simescu claimed contract with its firefighters prosecutor’s office decided not Meanwhile, the district’s the seat vacated by longtime union to press charges against the culinary arts team won a board member Liz Givens, In other news officers involved national championship, and who opted not to seek re-elec­ ■ The long-empty NBD the renowned marching band tion building at file corner of SCHOOL NEWS returned to the top 10 m the Penniman and Main was final­ / nation during the national ELECTIONS ly sold John Kim will open a While Plymouth-Canton competition in Indianapolis new coffee shop/childrens school administrators spent a In September, voters easily In August, Plymouth playscape Township Supervisor Steve ■ The fountain m Kellogg Mann decided his first term Park was destroyed when con­ Continued From Page A6 would be his only term After tracting crews and city work­ passing the state bar exam and ers were trying to correct a CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON grabbing a job with the slight imbalance in the struc­ BOARD PROCEEDINGS-DECEMBER 14,2004 Detroit law firm Miller ture Neither insurance com­ Canfield, Mann decided to run pany agreed to pay to replace Item 13. REQUEST TO CREATE AND FILL POSITIONS IN for trustee rather than super­ it, so the Plymouth Youth L E ISU R E SERV IC ES. (LSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by visor Commission has taken on the Zarbo to authorize Leisure Services to create and fill a Recreation and Facility Operations Supervisor and a Parks and Facility Mann won election as a project Maintenance Supervisor and eliminate the existing Park trustee, along with newcomer ■ In Apnl, Plymouth Supervisor and Facility Supervisor positions Motion earned Bob Doroshewitz and three- Township became even more unanimously term incumbents Kay Arnold of a destination community Item 14. AW ARD BID FOR PRINTING ONE EDITION OF and Charles Curmi when St Johns Golf & THE LEISURE SERVICES DISCOVER BROCHURE (LSD) Richard Reaume beat Don Conference Center officials Motion by Bennett supported by McLaughlin to award the bid for Schnettler m the supervisor s announced they’d be adding a the pnntm g of one edition of the W inter 2005 Discover program race, and Treasurer Ron 118-room hotel to its popular guide to S & N Graphic Solutions PO Box 871296 Canton M I 48187 m the amount of $12,865 to be paid from account # s 208 Edwards and Clerk Marilyn conference center, which is 757 900 0000 101 691 900 0000 101672 900 0000 211756 900 Massengill each won re-elec- already host to hundreds of 0000 101 755 900 0000 and 101 750 900 0000 Motion earned tion wedding receptions, meetings unanimously Massengill s re-election and other events every year Item 15. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONTRACTS W ITH came with some controversy ■ After a brief flirtation DETROIT EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO FIRE after a letter written by her with Salem Township, STATION III. (PSD) Motion by Bennett supported by former deputy accused Johnson Controls, Plymouth McLaughlin to approve authonzation for the Township Clerk to Massengill of several counts of Township s second-largest tax­ sign the agreements with Detroit Edison Company for the Line election wrong-doing After an payer, decided to remain in Extension and to build new underground electric facilities and infrastructure along the north side of Cherry H ill and the West investigation by the state elec­ the township side of the Denton Road extension in Canton and issue a check for tions bureau and a recommen­ ■ The Music m the the combined cost of $89 951 20 (Fire Budget Account No 206 336 dation from the state attorney Park concert senes 975 0000) Motion earned unanimously general s office no charges sponsored by the Plymouth Item 16. AUTHORIZTION TO CONTRACT FOR A CLEM IS w e r e f il e d Community Arts Council cele­ STAN DARDIZED G IS BA SED M AP (PSD) Motion by Bennett It was a good year for the brated its 20th anniversary, supported by Kirchgatter to authonze the Public Safety Plymouth Community Fire and continued to be one of the John Kim swooped in and bought the NBD Bank building after the building sat Departm ent to contract w ith North Arrow Technologies to create a Department, which in most popular attractions in vacant for several years on one of the city s most visible corners Mam and C L E M IS compliant road centerline file to be used for G IS m appm g September welcomed its first Penniman purposes and C L E M IS for a cost not to exceed $6 860 00 (account the city no 206 336 818 0000 Contracted Services) Motion carried unanimously Item 17 PUBLIC SAFETY CONTRIBUTION TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (FBD) Motion by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter to approve the transfer of $777 116 from the Fire Fund and $1 165 675 from the Police Fund to the Capital Projects Building Construction Fund for the completion of the Public Safety Building addition portion of the construction project 1 further move to approve the following budget amendments for these transfers Motion carried unanimously Fire Fund. Increase C o m m u n i t y F i n a n c i a l Revenues. A ppropriation from Fund Balance #206 000 699 0000 $ 777 116 Increase Appropriations. Contribution to Capital Projects Building #206 336 965 4020 $777 116 This budget amendment increases the Fire Fund budget from $11 573 077 to Thinking f o r w a r d . Banking rig h t $12,350,193 Police Fund. Increase Revenues. A ppropriation from Fund Balance #207 000 699 0000 $1 165 675 Increase Appropriations Contribution to Capital Projects Building #207 301 965 4020 $1,165 675 This budget amendment increases the Police Fund budget from $12 567 937 to $13 733 612 Capital Proiects Building Construction Fund Increase Revenues Contribution from Fire Fund #402 000 676 2060 $777,116 Contribution from Police Fund 402 000 676 2070 $1 165,675 Appropriation from Fund Balance 402 000 699 0000 (1.107.006) Total $835,785 Increase Appropriations. Building Construction #402 302 975 0000 $835 785 This budget amendment mcreases the Capital Project Building Construction Fund budget from $15 248 798 to $16 084 583 Item 18. REQUEST TO PURCHASE LOBBY FURNISHINGS FO R THE ADM INISTRATION BUILDING. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by M cLaughlin to approve a Purchase Order m the amount of $18,199 10 (402 302 975 0000) for La Z Boy Furniture Galleries to purchase Lobby furnishing for the Administration Building Roll Call Vote Ayes Bennett LaJoy Kirchgatter, McLaughlin Yack Zarbo Nays Caccamo Motion e a r n e d F r e e C h e c k i n g a t Item 19 BUDGET AMENDMENT - SPECIAL IN VESTIG ATIO N S FU N D S 266, 267, AN D 289 (FBD) Motion by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter to approve the following budget amendment for the Special Investigative Funds 266, 267 C o m m u n i t y F i n a n c i a l and 289 Motion earned unanimously Item 20. APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER FOR ACLS RECERTIFICATION CLASSES TOR FIREFIGHTERS (PSD) DELETED FROM THE AGENDA Item 21 RE-APPOINTMENT S e r v in g your community for over 50 years, Commumtv Financal gives TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS. (MSD) Motion by Bennett supported by LaJoy to re appoint Edmond you banking that's easier, friendlier and more Robert to the Construction Board of Appeals (term expmng December 31 2009 ) Motion earned unanimously Banking made easier with Free Checking Item 22 APPOINTMENT TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD. (SUPERVISOR) Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to appoint Dr Tom Cassidy to serve on the • no minimum balance requirement Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authonty of the Charter Township of Canton for a four year term ending • no monthly maintenance lee December 14 2008 Motion earned unanimously • unlimited check writing O T H ER . 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‘ OUR VIEWS Best stories not always printed "Every year at this time of year, news organizations tend to run lists of “The Year’s Top Stories,” and this news organization is no different, as you can see by our Page 1 story But as a reader pointed out a few years ago, some sto­ ries tend to get overlooked when you go back and start listing the best stones of the year In the Plymouth com­ munity, for instance, plenty of mk was used for the story about the day-care intruder shot by Plymouth Township police We wrote ad nauseum about the City of Plymouth’s budget problems, the effort to get a new township hall and the dwindling foundation grant for the Plymouth- Canton Community Schools While those are definitely good stories, some of the best stories m a community like Plymouth often go unreport­ ed, because they’re selfless acts done by generous people whose only goal is to help other people Time and again, people in this community have shown the kind of heart that make a community like ours spe­ cial Whether it’s for campaigns as popular and well- known as the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign, which drew some $140,000 last year, or as subtle as fami­ ly adoption programs by local businesses, folks around here again proved their generosity Once again, the peo­ ple in this community proved this year that the best sto­ nes aren’t necessarily the ones found on Page 1

S p o n s o r i n g ic e f e s t State budget is a mess the curriculum, but what happens if a school doesn’t meet certain federally I agree with Philip Power that the imposed criteria Does anybody really Government needs goals state budget is a mess I think it got that believe that Washington knows how to should help business way because our federal politicians let educate our children better than we do9 I believe the majority of local govern­ factories build overseas just for cheaper Our state legal system, too, is coming ments and school districts m Michigan The Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular labor not because they more efficient under attack from Congress President have done all they can to contain costs has rolled around again, and this time it has brought with As far as I am concerned, if you sell Bush has promised national tort reform while still delivering essential basic it its annual share of financial problems something here it should be made here, Michigan has, over the past dozen years, services efficiently and effectively The annual ice festival, one of the most popular events if practical Because of our money-bnb- instituted a number of legal reforms I do not believe, as some do, that hdsted in the city, has struggled with money the last sev­ mg type of government (PACs) you have Those reforms were the subject of wide municipal or school employees are over­ eral years This year, it looked like the pullout by Farmer what you see today and spirited debate m Lansing and in paid JSfck was going to hurt, until Rock Financial stepped up You don’t say what kind of solution we the press For the most part, they and their bar­ and financed the Children’s Fantasyland in The should have, certainly not taxing the We, in the State of Michigan, dis­ gaining units have recognized the new Gathering There are still several chances to help sponsor hell out of the rest of us because I for cussed and decided which reforms to reality of escalating health care and the event And we believe Plymouth businesses should one would just leave the state, if that adopt and which to reject Why can’t other costs and have made accommoda­ take advantage of the opportunity, because rarely do bet­ happened and after a while the whole Washington accept that9 Why does tions Nor can we blame the citizens of ter chances to get their businesses out there come along state would resemble Detroit Congress feel they have to force their opinions on us9 Michigan for the crisis m education Want to argue about visibility9 The ice festival creates One way to cut expenses is to stop subsidizing people for having kids that Conservatives consistently argue funding millions of media impressions every year, according to they can t support I know some people about returning government to the peo­ Ten years ago we recognized that the figures compiled by Mike Watts of Watts-Up Inc, who make mistakes, but others have kids ple, but continue to create new federal system of dependence on local property organizes the annual festival Granted, those are esti­ because they know that the state will regulations to take the government taxes had created a system that valued a mates based on the potential audiences/viewership/read- pick up the tab away from the people child from a wealthy community over a eSship of the various news media outlets that did even the Another pet peeve of mine is letting We hear a lot of talk about our rights child from a less affluent one, and we smallest amount of coverage Still, that’s a lot of interest all these immigrants who are supposed under the U S Constitution, but the passed Proposal A which shifted fund­ Ubwntown businesses should be able to reap the benefits to be sponsored and then they are on 10th Amendment, the last of the Bill of ing to the state sales tax m hopes that of having that much media coverage and that many peo­ their own and the state picks up part of Rights, has been completely ignored the local tax burden would be reduced ple clogging the streets Township businesses aren’t quite the bill to support them ‘The powers not delegated to the United while funding would be equalized a! proximate, and so don t benefit as much, but there’s I am tired of seeing them come over States by the Constitution, nor prohibit­ The citizens of Michigan did not fail, sffll a residual effect for them, as well The ice festival is here to replace the American worker ed by it to the States, are reserved to the the Michigan Legislature failed to keep Otte of our jewels, and we believe local businesses should with a cheaper workforce Again the States, or to the people the promise, and we have seen school t$ke advantage of it by helping to sponsor it politicians and CEOs in bed with each True conservatives shouldn t be so revenues remain flat while costs esca­ other eager to ignore that part of our late Robert Eberts Constitution Our federal government has also Westland George Shea failed To im prove econom y, Plymouth Ours is the only industrialized coun­ try which does not have some system of Keep feds out national health care, except for bur b o w e r business taxes Phil Power makes a good point about Benefits need changing Medicare and Medicaid overregulation (case in point wine and More and more of our taxes go for SAs we look forward to what 2005 will bring, no doubt alcohol sales) m his Dec 2 column Your article on school binding prob­ health care costs and less and less go ifU&ny of us are hoping for an improved economy “Archaic distribution laws hurt con­ lems identified two problems toward delivery of municipal services JJWe may be hoping in vain — unless the state Legislature sumers, vintners ” Politicians don t like spending caps, and education tgkes some bold steps to make Michigan more friendly to His point about the “spider web of except when they re used to get trade­ Our state and federal governments tgjsmess The state’s economy, particularly the job market, regulations covering wine, beer and offs that they have every expectation of must do what businesses, school dis­ lggs significantly behind the national economy Since booze ’ is well-said However, it is ironic nullifying at a later date Proposal A has tricts, and local governments do Set November 2001, Michigan has lost 147,000 jobs — more that Mr Power concludes by hoping been a success Now younger families goals, prioritize, and allocate funds titan any other state — according to the State Fiscal that the U S Supreme Court will rule and seniors like us can afford to remain accordingly Agency Growth in inflation-adjusted personal income has that die states do not have any authority in our home because of capped property If this state and this nation fail to also lagged behind the national average, falling 16 percent to regulate alcohol sales, but that all taxes Nothing is said about rolling back establish education of all children as a lS 2002 and rising only 2 1 percent in 2003 The Single regulation must be done by the federal the increase in the sales tax that was top priority and fail to fund it appropri­ Easiness Tax discourages companies from adding jobs government pursuant to its authority to part of the trade-off ately, we can not expect to continue as because it goes up as their payroll increases Since the tax is regulate interstate commerce It’s time the teachers union joins the world leaders i aHo applied to benefits, it keeps businesses from offering In other words, Mr Power is arguing rest of us and drops defined benefits Mary Jane Schlldberg and changes to defined contribution It H§alth care to their employees for more federal regulation, and less Garden City authority for the states to decide what is was rather telling that the biggest prob­ ^Michigan also taxes equipment that businesses own and best for their citizens. lem was the pension costs, not educat­ rjgtyures them to collect sales tax, which raises the costs of Although I agree that Michigan’s ing students Many of us have taken hits g$ods to consumers and of doing business We laud Gov liquor laws are antiquated and paternal­ from the economic downturn, yet teach­ Jennifer Granholm and Oakland County Executive L istic, the last thing we need is more fed­ ers appear to think they should be SHARE YOUR OPINIONS Ebooks Patterson’s efforts to go abroad and attract new eral regulation of anything immune to it We welcome your letters to the editor Please emerging business sectors to the Great Lakes State But the I would argue, instead, that the state Perhaps one of the first steps should Legislature needs to do its part, too, by making this a more should change its laws Why get the fed­ be changing the teacher’s pension fund include your name address and phone number business-friendly state m which to open up shop eral government involved? Don’t we into a 403(b), like the 401(k) that most for verification We ask that your letters be 400 have too much interference from of us have Teachers only reinforce the words or less We may edit for clarity space Washington already? perception that federal and state and content 80 •m We repeatedly hear conservatives bureaus are one big retirement club SB. i PLYMOUTH 2M argue that less government is better, and Proposal A is not the problem that we, the people, know more about Runaway costs are the problem Jim Letters to the editor SH ( D b m m t t what’s best for us than the politicians in Ryan from Plymouth-Canton Schools Plymouth Observer m might explain why the new Canton ** Part of Hom etown Com m unications Netw ork™ Washington Despite that rhetoric, SSi High School looks more like a corporate 794 South Main sm though, the federal government (even m Brad Kadrich Marty Carry under this ‘compassionate conservative’ headquarters than a teaching building Plymouth Ml 48170 Community Editor Advertising Director administration) keeps extending its con­ Taxpayers are not unlimited financial m trol resources to state and local municipali­ Fax m txw Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill Look at our school systems, tradition­ ties We live in the real world and they (734) 459 4224 m ns* Managing Editor General Manager ally under local control Now the federal should join us m government (under the “No Child Left Joanne Sonnenberg &* E-mail m Susan Rosiek Dick Aginian Behind” legislation) is dictating not only Canton S3* bkadrich@oe homecomm net is® 5*1 Executive Editor President

’SS Sft* Jack Lessenberry Phil Power QUOTABLE 9 VP Editorial Chairman of the Board S’ "When I’m singing, I look around at all the people and wonder how many of them have a friend or a loved one in the ^Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our war. It's very sentimental for me now.” ^readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute Tto the business success of our customers. -Justine Blazer, local singer and 2001 Canton High graduate discussing singing the national anthem in the Detroit Pistons/tndiana Pacers Christmas Day game

. < www honietownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday December 30 2004 ( P ) A 9 New agreement threatens Term limits still a bad idea safe asylum for refugees that enables lazy electorate • sggphe} have come from El Salvador and Russia, Members of her staff have been toiling selfless­ n the business world, people tend to trust mote their employer’s agenda instead of pro­ I Uganda and Colombia, Iraq and Cameroon ly to help them win political asylum and get a people who have more experience com­ moting the public’s agenda, 1 Most of them have been tortured Most of new chance since 1983, when Freedom House Ipared to a green counterpart ■ Veteran legislative staffers often have the women have been raped along the way Some was founded, spurred m large part by local out­ In the classroom, parents tend to be more more institutional knowledge and influence die or are arrested on their way to the rundown rage over United States policy m El Salvador and comfortable with a veteran teacher than an on legislation instead of those elected to vote streets of the southwest side of Detroit Nicaragua educator who’s only a year removed from col­ on bills Yet several thousand do arrive every year, find­ Many of the founders were Catholic, though lege ■ In 2000, as the current economic dol- ing their way across the globe Freedom House’s charter is scrupulously nonde- Experience is viewed by most people as a drums were starting, state lawmakers col­ to an ancient red-bnck former nommational positive attribute, however, many turn the lected more than a $20,000 a year pay raise. convent in the shadow of the Last year, the house housed more refugees tables when it comes to politics Since a number of term-limited law m akers^ Ambassador Bridge called from Albania than any other country, followed When Michigan voters would be forced out of office in 2002, there Freedom House, a nonprofit by the persecuted of half a dozen nations of sub- approved term limits for was little motivation for these lame-duck leg­ organization dedicated to help­ Saharan Africa state offices m 1992, it was islators to heed public cnes to block these * ing “huddled masses yearning Far more of them sought asylum m Canada viewed as a quick-fix for the raises „ to breathe free” to do just that than in the United States Last year, Freedom perception that all career There’s a common joke m Lansing Those who come here, and who House helped 2,481 adult men and women take politicians were bad It was Members of the state House use one term huddle for a few weeks or the first steps to apply for asylum in Canada, and believed that government looking for the bathroom at the Capitol, months m its dormitory-style a mere 286 apply here would become more effi­ another term learning who they work with, rooms, risk their lives for the Things will be different now Not entirely, it cient and new people would they finally start working on some legislation promise of new ones m this will still be possible for people from some coun­ have a chance to serve in the third term, then they have to leave nation or m Canada tries - Mexico, Cyprus and Iraq among them - to While the latter is true, the Our country’s Democratic processes are ^ But now, thanks to a new bypass the system and make a refugee claim former has not panned out cumbersome and time-consuming because Of agreement between Washington and Ottawa, from the United States Those with close blood Since 1998, Michigan the number of checks and balances designed Freedom House’s ability to help these people relations already m Canada will also be able to senators, governor, attorney to protect citizens and discourage corrup- ~ may be largely cut off On Dec 29, something apply general and secretary of state can be elected tion With such short opportunities available called the “Safe Third Country Agreement,” took But otherwise, if a refugee lands in America to no more than two, four-year terms for competent individuals to serve in - effect and severely curtail the ability of most of first - and there are very few international flights Members of the Michfgan House of Lansing, the process handcuffs their ability the world's refugees to cross over to Canada, direct to Canada - they will have no choice but to Representatives can be elected to only three, to make a difference, especially for those where asylum has been easier to win m recent apply for asylum in the United States two-year terms Those limits produced some serving m the minority party years If it is denied, they won’t have the option, as interesting developments in the Michigan The term-limit policy is a gimmick that r What it means is that refugees who land in a they have had m the past, of trying again in Legislature * needs to be abolished If not, Michigan vot­ nation regarded by both Canada and the United Canada ■There are 25 members of the Michigan ers need to at least extend the current pen-* * i States as “safe” (1 e , free and democratic) will be They 11 be sent back to wherever they escaped House who are under the age of 30, a few of ods lawmakers can serve It is not fair to obliged to apply for asylum there, rather than from “This isn’t about national security, it is eco­ whom still live with their parents assume all politicians are corrupt Many pea-,, ' crossing the border to do so nomics,” said Koelsch In other words, the rich ■ A new speaker of the house, who s third pie who run for office have the best of inten­ “This is perfectly reasonable and meant to nations of the world no longer want the world’s m line to run the state, takes over next tions and deserve opportunities to be elected reduce the abuse of the asylum systems by stop­ poor month He is 34-year-old Craig DeRoche, a if they do a good job It’s not a bad idea to ping asylum shopping m both Canada and the There is something sad about that, I think, Novi Republican, who’s m the midst of com­ giye some motivated, effective lawmakers a United States,” said George Costans, who man­ especially given that this ruling comes at pleting only his first two-year term m chance to serve for an extended penod of ages political and economic relations for the Christmas time, when people gather together to Lansing He will appoint a number of law­ time Tap-notch legislators can play a vital Canadian government’s consulate in Detroit remember a homeless and stateless couple makers to committee leadership positions leadership role at times of transition David Koelsch, Freedom House’s staff attorney, whose baby was bom m a manger who have a comparable amount of legislative There’s another important element that doesn’t think it is reasonable He thinks this is an What is ironic too is that virtually all those experience makes our Democratic process work Well A outrage f This is an attempt by both govern­ making it harder for new immigrants are the ■ At a time state finances have been in a participatory public who actively and fairly ments to cut down on the number of refugees m direct descendants of persecuted immigrants quandary for several years, there will be a scrutinizes elected representatives, their the name of national security” What it will do, he themselves one-third turnover in the Michigan House at activities and their votes fears, is doom some persecuted people Detroit, where the refugees have huddled in month’s end, a situation primarily created by There are some bad apples who get elected “It will also force people to go underground, Freedom House, is largely depopulated, with less term limits This means dozens of new law­ to office, and there is a mechanism to remove both in the United States and Canada” he than half as many people as it had half acentury makers need months to get acclimated to troublesome lawmakers vote them out In fumed, since the new regulations specify that if ago their new jobs, learn how the state spends the House, the voters have a chance to grade refugees apply for asylum and are turned down, Canada is one of the most sparsely populated $39 billion a year and be prepared to make their representative every two years they may be detained and swiftly deported nations in the world some significant votes on funding for state If a more-involved electorate does its job, I Gloria Rivera, a Mexican-born Roman Catholic Taking m a few more immigrants might not programs then there’s a better chance their lawmakers «■ nun who has run Freedom House for the last five hurt either country Odds are the immigrants ■ After leaving office, a number of term- will do a better job A civic-minded public I years, is dismayed by the ruling, especially would give back more than they receive They limited legislators have been hired to work as does far more for government’s effectiveness r because so many of the refugees who she has usually do, you know lobbyists These lawmakers-turned-lobbyists than term limits helped go to Canada have more institutional memory and carry For many years, Canada has been much more JackLessenberry is editorial vice president of HomeTown much influence over new lawmakers learn­ Dan West is a staff writer for the Livonia Observer He willing to grant refugees asylum than the United Communications He can be reached by phone at (248) 901 ing their duties Also, these new lobbyists are can be reached at (734) 953 2109 or at States has 2561 or by e mail at jlessenberry@homecomm net using their lawmaking experience to pro­ dwestdoe homecomm net

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(OK, maybe it's three days a week, or worse yet, the equipment is used for hanging clothes \ We'd like to feature home gyms created in lower levels or base­ ments at the homes of Observer & Eccentric readers If you have a combination of a tread*- Sim ple, stylish mili, stationary or recum­ bent bike, elliptical or free weights set up in that special room, we'd a n d m a d e p ie c e s s t a n d u p t o y e a r s o f u s e like to hear from you and H include your room and you in our story STORY BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI I CORRESPONDENT Please contact Ken Abramczyk, At Home edi­ Photo Amish rian Thelen once bought an Am ish-m ade bedroom set and he tor, Observer & Eccentric furniture fea­ Newspapers, 36251 was so im pressed with the workm anship that he kept buying tures handmade B Schoolcraft, Livonia Mi m ore of the handm ade furniture for the rest of his house. pieces following histor 48150 call (734) 953 2107 ical design This or e-mail him at kabram^ czyk@oe homecomm net Since then, he’s added an Am ish living room set w ith a desk, a dming set includes com puter cabinet, stereo cabinets and end tables. steam-bent Playing it safe “The quality is so m uch better,” the Sterling H eights resident says. chair backs and "Children like to run table with and play and sometimes “You need two people to carry the headboard on our bed. It’s very well- gear-driven things get in the way," builtHe likes furniture.” that he can customize orders, too, some­ People often think all Amish furniture is done m table extension say James and Morris thing shoppers can look at if purchasing furniture mission style, she adds Carey, writing for AP is on the agenda m January “But the Amish have progressed, as the world Weekly Features “Essentially it’s the way you want something and has, and they realized that they couldn’t continue "To provide a safe envi­ m the finish you like,’ he adds ‘Probably the best to make it that way,” Desilets says “They make ronment for little ones, thing to do is examine the quality of the Amish fur­ everything from Queen Anne to something tradi­ it's important to fully niture versus other furniture ” tional and things that lend themselves toward a child-proof your home transitional line of furniture And of course they “First, cushion al! sharp AMISH SIMPLICITY still make the true mission style ” corners Add special ‘kid' Customizing is one of the Amish furniture’s locks on all doors, draw­ The Amish are a Mennomte group descended biggest attractions Thelen wanted a stereo cabinet, ers and cabinets, and kid- from the followers of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss for instance, that is 1 foot higher than he found m proof latches on all Mennomte bishop Since they live a simple life pat­ stores and ordered it at Amish Direct Furniture m kitchen appliances. And terned after 17th century rural Europe, most Amish Utica don't forget locks for bi­ reject many modem society developments That’s Most of sale associate Adam Gerber’s customers fold doors and toilet lids why much of the Amish furniture represents the are repeat buyers or are referred by others Amish "Put slip-type loose old world through historical design and tool use Direct works with 180 different builders often covers on doorknobs and About 80 percent of the Amish in the United using fax services to place orders, since most Amish stove knobsTand non-slip States are located in Pennsylvania, Ohio and don’t have telephones With some Amish builders, pads and strips under- - Indiana Gerber says, he has a “middle man” who drives the foot (to add traction for Primarily what makes it Amish is that it’s hand­ orders to their homes little feet) ____- _ _ _ made and basically like furniture made many, There are about 8,000 different Amish-made "You'll find all thdsfr many years ago,” explains Noreen Desilets, design­ items m oak, quarter-sawn oak, cherry, maple, hicko­ items and more at your er with Laurel Furniture in Plymouth ry and walnut It takes between eight to 12 weeks to local hardware~sfore An The staining and quality is unsurpassed by any­ ounce of prevention is thing else because it is all hand done ’ PLEASE SEE AM ISH , B2 definitely worth a pound v * of cure, especially when It comes to little ones Vix it ' "If you have trouble MARKET PLACE drilling precise hinge Take steps to scale down kitchen clutter holes to mount hinges on doors of all sizes because your drill bit wanders a The kitchen is one of Jiic lin Melodies tad (making doors hang the busiest spaces in a Give your child a personalized kind of oddly), you need home CD with at least seven songs to know about Vix," say Cooking, eating, repeating his or her name more James and Morris Carey, entertaining and social­ than 30 times writing for AP Weekly izing all happen in the Munchkin Melodies & more, Features » kitchen - its the mam based in Wixom, makes the CDs “It's a specialty bit J gathering place m the as well as personalized, interac­ made just for drilling I home As a result, it is tive CD storybooks hinge holes It has an j likely the most unor­ The entertaining and education outer cylinder tapered atf ganized room m the al songs teach about the alpha­ the end that fits right - house bet, manners, friendship, shar­ into the countersunk If your kitchen cabi­ ing, love and other topics More hinge holes nets and junk drawers than 3,000 names are available “With the hinge hard­ are jammed and over­ Munchkin Melodies & more was started this year by Barbara Ephraim-<3ooze and Becky Weitzman ware in place, all you do flowing, you are run­ Utilizing storage solutions and tossing unused gadgets can help The women were looking for intriguing and novel ways to spark educational interests in their is fire up your drill and ning out of counter keep your kitchen organized and clutter-free grandchildren, and found the ideal' tool ‘ with personalized musical CDs and CD storybooks press down The center space, or you can never Ephraim-Gooze and Weitzman launched the collection with a computer system in the spring By bit is spring-loaded and find what you need courtesy of organized- station prep area, cook­ summer, they were giving displays at shows, fairs and exhibits throughout metro Detroit lowers down, centered when you need it, it s mom com ing, baking and cleaning Call (248) 788-9547 or (248) 926-1727, or e-mail Munchkinmelodies@aol com precisely in the hinge time to take control of ■ Create an organiza­ ■ Purchase storage hole It drills to a prede­ your kitchen clutter tional plan Establish solutions Plastic bins, Submissions termined depth that you Here are some tips to work stations like a baskets, containers, set beforehand Do you have a special item you d like to showcase in Marketplace on the front of At Home? We d like to organize your kitchen restaurant does and keep "It's an invaluable spe­ and keep it clutter-free, related items at each PLEASE SEE C LU T T ER , B2 feature it1 Send a photo or slide of the piece along with information to Ken Abramczyk At Home editor cialty tool and inexpen­ Observers Eccentric Newspapers 36251 Schoolcraft Livonia 48150 sive, to boot" X si’ < *) Observer & Eccentr c | Thursday December 30 2004 AT HOME w w w hom etow nlife com Use a silicone product to treat grout HOME CALENDAR Home decor House at (248) 644 5832 or visit Haberman Fabrics 905 S Mam in www commumtyhouse com BY JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY as possible the grout Not only will it last is concerned, there are a cou­ Royal Oak presents a variety of home All of the pieces will be assem bled in FOR AP W EEKLY FEATURES Also, is it possible to change longer, but it is highly impervi ple of different ways that this decor classes for different skill levels the class You will need two pieces of the color of the grout at some ous to water, more so than can be accomplished The schedule includes Lampshades fleece in your favorite colors (each Rosalie asks, “We recently future date9 lemon oil The first method is by dyeing Sundays Jan 2 23 (fee is $80) measuring 13/4 yards) -sharp scissors had our countertops re-tiled, Since both of the products Furthermore, we believe that the grout Obviously, any sealer Beginner Pillow Mondays Jan 317 long sharp pins needle and thread to and we got two separate opin you mentioned are relatively if you go with the lemon oil that may have been previously ($60) and Roman Shade four sessions match the fleece and rotary cutter ions on how to treat the grout inexpensive the cost to seal the rather than the silicone, you applied to the grout will need beginning Thursday Jan 6 or Friday and board (optional for basic fleece One was to use Old English grout shouldn’t be the issue may find yourself spending a to be removed so that the dye Ja n 7 ($ 8 0 ) blanket) Lemon Oil, the other to use a here You could be penny wise great deal of your spare time may be absorbed into the Call (248) 541 0010 e mail Instructor Kathy Hosken has been par silicone sealer and pound-foolish by not using sealing and resealing your grout ContactUs@HabermanFabnc$ com or tiapatmg in craft shows for 25 years ‘ I chose the oil because it a sealer that will offer the grout A trip to your local hardware yisit www HabermanFabncs com for was less expensive, but now greatest longevity And where silicone general­ store or home improvement registration and other information If you have an item for the calendar I’m wondering if I did the right In our opinion, your inter ly dries to a clear finish, lemon center will get you what you Make a blanket please submit it at least two weeks in thing My main concern is to ests would best be served by oil tends to yellow the grout need to perform this relatively Learn to make a fieece blanket in a advance of the date it should be pub avoid as much future cleaning using a silicone product to seal As far as changing the color simple task c la s s 6 3 0 8 3 0 p m M onday J a n 10 hshed Send to Ken Abramczyk At at The Community House 380 S Bates Home Editor Observer & Eccentric in downtown Birmingham Newspapers 36251 Schoolcraft GARDEN CALENDAR The fee is $20 To register or for more Livonia Ml 48150 or e mail kabram information call The Community czyk@oe homecomm net Beverly Hills Garden Club logical and gardening benefits of the The School of Gardening also offers 6100) and Eastpomte (phone (586) Della Haydon of Garden City will pres use of black gold compost specialty classes and classes for the 771 42 00) ent a program on indoor bonsai to the Visitors are welcome certificate of landscape and garden C aring for Tropical Plants will b e the in a picture The customer -Beverly Hills Garden Clubl pm School of Gardening design at The Community House 380 topic II am Jan 8 Learn about AMISH wants the style shown m the Tuesday Jan 4 at the Beverly Hills The Michigan School of Gardening S Bates in Birmingham west of houseplants that will thrive indoors picture, but they also want it FROM PAGEBT -pillage Office 18500 W 13 Mile offers a variety of classe s fo r differ Woodward and south of Maple (15 The sem inar will provide inform ation made the Amish way G uests are welcom e ent levels Mile) For information or to register on how to select a plant tips to Amish furniture sold at Livonia Garden Club Register early Seating is limited call The Community House at (248) encourage flowering and suggestions get the furniture, which is deliv­ Laurel Furniture in Plymouth Com posting will be the topic of the Some classes have pre requisites For 644 5832 This schedule includes on using plants to enhance a home s ered to Anush Direct ranges from bedroom and din­ next meeting of the Livonia Garden more information call (248) 4 GARDEN Focus on Design Saturdays Jan 829 decor For the nearest E nglish Gardens “The biggest thing 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At It’s difficult to stock the fur­ it’s not just one family building program outlining indoor and outdoor Livonia ($102) Ins and Outs of Plants (248) 8517506) Royal Oak/Troy Home Editor Observers Eccentric niture, Gerber says, because a whole dining set,’ Wurm composting as a component of organ Mondays Jan 10 24 m Pontiac ($102) (phone (248)280 9500) Dearborn Newspapers 36251 Schoolcraft oak features 15 different stains says ‘One family builds chairs, ic gardening and Shade Gardens two Wednesdays Heights (phone (313)278 4433) Livonia Ml48150 ore mailkabram and cherry wood has eight another family builds tables, — ^increase your knowledge of the eco beginning Jan 12 in Pontiac ($72) Clinton Township (phone (586) 286 czyk@oe homecomm net stains another builds china cabinets “It’s aU solid wood,” he and another does the finishing adds They specialize in their partic­ “There’s no particle board or ular area ’ to store canned goods, towels mop holders Employ hooks, coffee cups, filters and 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fashion Feed guests t age 45 in 1988, vintner The entertaining sea­ Roberto Guldener sold son is here, time to plan Ahis fashion business on spreads full of holiday Zurich s prestigious cheer. Here are some Bahnhofstrasse to begin suggestions for feeding making wine in Italy’s a crowd Make it easy Tuscany region with a potluck party or Both businesses are very simple finger foods connected, said Guldener’s " % W ’ ■ Potluck party: daughter Maja Guldener Amazing Invite a group of friends Marino Both wine and to celebrate at your fashion are creative products X ' • ; place and ask each to and are an interpretation of bring their favorite our time Both are continual­ dish A simple and easy ly evolving Today’s wine is « ! option is a tasty tart not like yesterday’s and nei­ Line a tart tin with pas­ ther is fashion ’ try shell and bake for Marino indicated that her 10 minutes Peel and father is fascinated by wine­ slice 6 tomatoes and 3 making as a profession onions very finely Fry a p p e t i z e r s onions in a saucepan because it begins with grapes in a vineyard and finishes until transparent with a product m the glass Spread a thin layer of that gives pleasure to people Dijon mustard over the who love life Step up the party with base of tart Cover with a layer of tomatoes, A LITTLE LUCK then a layer of onion and sprinkle with 11/2 A little luck benefits any zesty hors d'oeuvres cups of grated Swiss business and Guldener s luck cheese Season with was finding Terrabianca in jggglB BY ELAINE PERLIN CROSSLEI CORRESPONDENT salt and pepper, bake the Commune of Radda m for an additional 30 Chianti, near Siena How did minutes and serve 'he find it’ Guldener’s mater­ ppetizers are more and cable cooking shows all over sauce,’ Shelters said warm nal grandparents were popular than ever the airwaves, finger food recipes A popular Northville mainstay ■ Warm welcome: Venetians who moved to Great for home enter­ are at our fingertips Local retail­ since 1986, Edwards specializes m Greet guests with a fin­ Zurich and opened a tratto­ taining, they not only ers and many area grocers are off-premises custom catering and ger food to start ria create a comfortable, good bets for finding fabulous carry-out cuisine Owner Mary Prepare succulent They purchased wmes for light atmosphere but ingredients and ready made Pearce said Shelters and co-chef jum bo shrim p w ith a their restaurant from the also offer variety items Becky Morelli prepare house delicious honey mus Chianti region Guldener There s something about a table Although some tried and true recipes with fresh shipments of tard dip Combine 3 came to know the area well bi immmg with an array of tempt classics may still be on our list of meat produce and dairy from cups of water 3 pep and learned that Terrabianca mg hors d oeuvres - the nibbling favontes they can take on updat Detroit s Eastern Market percorns, 1 lemon slice estate dated back to 1085 begins, the conversation stirs and ed twists with the exciting selec­ and 1 bay leaf, bring to Chalky composition gives the the party is under way tions in todays marketplace TANTALIZING TASTES boil Add shrimp, boil appearance of white soils and The formal sit down meal has When asked about such old until they turn pink thus is the origin of the its place for some holidays and standbys as pigs-in-a-blanket, There is no greater testament to Drain shrimp, add ice to name occasions, but an hors d oeuvre caterer Jams Levm-Gorelick the American “melting pot than stopThe cooking Initially, Guldener began party lends itself to a casual quipped, 1 call them Frankies how our culinary tastes have process in a small ambiance and allows guests to Wellington1 But there are so many evolved over the past several saucepan, combine 2 PLEASE SEE W IN E, B5 consume at their own pace - and more wonderful choices these years Mexican food is now an teaspoons scallions, 1 as much or as little as they choose days American food now includes American staple The piquant teaspoon lemon juice, 2 As the trend turns toward home many diverse styles from Hispanic kick of taquitos, chunky red and teaspoons honey Dijon conversation and entertainment to Asian to European to green salsas, hearty bean dips, mDstard, stir with fork areas, gatherings are taking on the Mediterranean ’ rich guacamole and nacho chips until warm Transfer to Several readers questioned informal pleasures of “digging in” Chns Shelters, a chef at have wide appeal a bowl, arrange shrimp why-we have not to celebrate the New Year, watch Edwards Cafe and Catering, has Layered dips make for a palate- over the edge of bowl and serve recommended merlot one of the bowl games or simply re-invented another basic “With pleasmg appetizer starting with a kick back and chat the use of a papaya, you can put a layer of refried beans, then sour ■ Dazzling dip: lately Reason many over With cookbooks and culinary new, upbeat spin on meatballs by Impress the company $20 are overoaked and magazines filling bookstore stands serving them m a Polynesian PLEASE SEE A P P ET IZER S , BS with a creamy, delec­ table dip for crackers those at $10 and under are or chips Mix a 61/2- often weak and ounce jar of liquid from undwflavored EDWARDS CAFE AND marinated artichoke CATERING hearts, 8-ounce pack­ Thelollowing are the BEST Appetizers age of cream cheese MERL0TS weve tasted bring variety and 1/4 cup of Dijon recently to parties mustard Add sliced ~ F with a little artichokes from jar Piofcof the pack: 2000 ■j - something for Blend until smooth and Stotiam Sonoma County everyone chill — Sir r Among these ■ Seasonal gravy: appetizers Spice up traditional Outstanding: 2001 Chateau are aspara- gravy by adding a sea­ Stdaan $50 gus wraps, sonal fruit flavor. Excellent: 2001 Rutherford BSP*V S t. endive cups, Combine 1/2 cup fresh boursm cranberry sauce, 2 Hilf, $25 2001 Pine Ridge cheese puffs tablespoons whole- Grtmson Creek $27 and 2001 bacon- gram mustard, and 1 fe$ ch Hills $46 ml wrapped tablespoon orange rind water chest­ with gravy powder Very good: 2001 Genesis nuts, pro­ Blend with water, sim­ 317; 2001 Mason $20 2000 tor sciutto and mer over low-heat until 'G^serPeakShorenstem eii & gorgonzola thickened* Serve over redskin pota­ turkey, mash potatoes hilheyard $26 2000 Rodney to halves, and or fresh vegetables (Strong $26 and 2001 Stag s mini quiche (Also bring fruit into t^ap Wine Cellars $40 lorrame the festivity by using It Pallet pleasers: 2001 as decorations around the mantel and the din­ sQamelot $7 2002 Bogie $9 ner ta b le ) 02002 Reynolds (Australia) Photos clockwise from RECIPES ■ Holiday ham: A fine top Pasta primavera asset at the holiday g89 2003 McMams $10 and Edwards' Bacon-Wrapped Water Preheat oven to 3502F Mix all sauce kabobs are an easy appe­ ingredients together m a small bowl and feast is a honey-baked 3*2002 Trinchero Family tizer to prepare to help Chestnuts set aside ham One version calls ^Selection $10 ring in 2005 Smoked Sauce Wrap each water chestnut m half slice for 1 egg yolk mixed salmon roulades are just k cup brown sugar bacon and secure with a wooden tooth with 3 tablespoons one of many catered / cup Dijon mustard pick honey Dijon mustard (A All wines mentioned are selections for parties /e cup cider vinegar Spread mixture over Dip into sauce to coat, and place on a ham and sprinkle with 2 e available m the metro Shrimp cocktail is a pop parchment-lined baking sheet Bake for 15 uiar New Year's Eve or or 3 tablespoons of v Detroit area If a retailer One 15 ounce can w hole water chestnuts minutes until bacon is crisp New Years Day appetiz­ drained bread crumbs Bake does not stock a specific \t er 8 ounces bacon slices until it turns a golden wine ask that it be ordered PLEASE SEE R EC IP ES , B5 brown color Slice and serve from the distributor Recipes courtesy of Maille Fine French Condiments www hometownltfe com TASTE Observer & Eccentric! 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Lobster Tail Preparations Many grilling enthusiasts popular Southern recipe for What might your holiday- The Auto Club Group (ACG) To emphasize the drunk never let freezing tempera­ Using heavy utility scissors, black-eyed peas is traditionally party guests prefer as a nonal­ AAA Chicago, AAA Michigan, driving problem, the guide has tures interfere with outdoor cut top of shell down center of eaten on New Year’s Day - it’s coholic drink option’ AAA Minnesota/Iowa, AAA several charts showing how grilling tail fan leaving the tail fan intact said to bring good luck for the Perhaps something light Nebraska, AAA North Dakota alcohol affects drivers There Here’s a savory recipe to Separate shell enough to pull year with a touch of tartness such as and AAA Wisconsin also are tips for helping party bring m the New Year uncooked tail meat up to the rest Endless Summer, served m The Great Pretenders Party hosts monitor alcohol con­ of the meat in the split shell k cup dried black eyed peas The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton Guide, now in its 26th year of sumption and deal with some­ Serve with lemon-garlic butter Rosemary-Grilled (yields about \k cooked peas) Hotel in Dearborn publication, is part of AAA’s one who imbibes too much enhanced with chopped capers /; cup uncooked white rice Or maybe something a little ongoing campaign to reduce In addition to nonalcoholic * New York Strip Steaks or fresh, chopped herbs 3 slices cooked bacon chopped more on the dark side such as deaths and injuries caused by drmk recipes, the guide has T j# ^ cups minced fresh rosemary To Steam Sprinkle chopped (optional) Cranberry Burst, a favorite drunk drivers Having tasty, four recipes for party snacks, *■* 3 tablespoons minced garlic scallions and fresh sprigs of 2 ripe Italian plum tomatoes with patrons of Duba’s nonalcoholic beverages avail­ reprinted with the permission *£ /scup kosher salt herbs on exposed lobster tail diced Restaurant in Grand Rapids able can help hosts moderate of Simon & Schuster Inc from *'***’ /2 cup freshly ground pepper meat Brush with butter then Is m a il orange or yellow bell These are just two of the alcohol consumption by guests All About Party Foods & 4 1216 ounce strip steaks about season with freshly ground pep pepper seeded and cut into alcohol-free recipes for party as a party progresses Drmk, one of the books m ^ * 11/411/2 inch thick per Place lobster tails on steam­ a/ inch dice Scribners Joy of Cooking Z 1 ing rack over boiling water and drinks included m the 2004- In the guides introductory 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive 2005 edition of The Great message, Linda Woolwine, series cover Steam for 10-12 minutes oil In a small bowl, combine the Remove from steamer, discard Pretenders Party Guide, pub­ president and chief operating To obtain free copies of The Z rosemary garlic, salt and pep herbs and scallions and serve 2 tablespoons minced fresh lished by The Auto Club Group officer of AAA Michigan, notes Great Pretenders Party Guide, oreen onion and available free to anyone that in 2003 more than 17,000 visit any AAA Michigan branch per Mix well Rub the steaks all To Boil Using heavy utility over with this mixture Let sit at % cup red tom ato sa lsa o r to who wants a copy people died m the United office, or call toll-free to 1-800- scissors cut away under shell taste room temperature for 30 min­ leaving tail fan in place The colorful, 20-page book­ States in vehicle crashes m AAA-MICH (222-6424), or J- utes let includes 13 nonalcoholic which alcohol consumption access the Internet at Boil enough water to cover recipes provided by hospitality was a factor “We hope you will pr@aaamichigan com or write l M e a n w h i l e , p r e p a r e a g r i l l t o tails in large pot Cook black eyed peas and hot heat G rill for 5-7 m inutes white rice, in separate pots managers at some of the AAA have great joy entertaining to Public Relations per side for m edium rare, When the water is boiling add according to each of their pack­ Diamond-rated hotels and family and friends during the Department, AAA Michigan, 1 depending on thickness of steak lobster and a generous amount age directions Dram and allow restaurants in the eight states holiday season, but please do Auto Club Dnve, Dearborn, Let steaks rest about 5 m inutes of salt After water returns to a to cool served by the six AAA clubs m so responsibly,” Woolwine says MI 48126 boil, cook tails for an additional before serving Toss bacon, tomatoes, peppers 10-12 minutes _____ Yields four servings , olive oil and parsley with the beans and nee Recipe courtesy of Busch s Markets in Hoppin' John Add salsa Kosher salt detail and students will also learn to cooking Learn how the regions of Italy Livonia Farmington Hills and (Black-Eyed Pea Salad) and freshly ground pepper to Please subm it items at least two weeks Plym outh taste in advance of the date it should be pub prepare fresh yogurt cheese and ghee differ and how the cooking reflects the This colorful variation of the lished Send to Ken Abramczyk Taste , easily at home A traditional Indian region Each week one o r two com po editor Observers Eccentric meal of daal rice vegetables salad and nents to the traditional m eal will be Newspapers 805 E Maple Birmingham raita will be prepared in class sched created A notebook and information important as taste SIMPLE DELIGHTS 4 8 0 0 9 o r e mail uled 6 3 0 9 3 0 p m Tuesday Jan 11 at will be provided but bring a small chop When asked more about the kabramczyk@oe homecomm net Berkshire Middle School 21707 West ping board knife a medium bowl and latest appetizer trends, Some other Edwards recipes Cooking at Schoolcraft Fourteen Mile Road Beverly Hills Cost containers to take home food Classes FRO M PAGE B 4 Gcrehck didn’t skip a beat consist of Belgian endive cups Enjoy continuing education classes is $39 class fee $44 for non residents are $20 each and are scheduled at 7 9 “Meat is back, as long as it’s with curry turkey salad, Italian taught by culinary arts instructors at and a $12 supply fee payable to mstruc pm as follows Antipasti and Soups really good quality, Gorelick sausage or spinach stuffed Schoolcraft College in Livonia tor at c lass bring a dishcloth To regis Thursday Jan 13 Pasta Thursday Jan cream, guacamole, lettuce said “Mini tenderloin sand­ mushroom caps, spinach and For m ore information on these and ter call (248) 203 3 8 0 0 o r online at 20 Mam Course Dessert/Cheese Course tomatoes, green onion and wiches or canapes are exqui­ feta phyllo triangles and other culinary arts continuing educa wwwcommumtyed net and Coffee Thursday Feb 10 and black or green olives all topped site They can be prepared on Chicago pizza tarts Asparagus tion classes visit www Schoolcraft edu Italy * al Dente Celebration Class Thursday Feb 17 Pre off with shredded cheddar or croissants, hard rolls or rustic wraps - spears of asparagus under Continuing Education Schedule Come o n a gastronom ical trip to Italy at registration is required for all classes Monterey Jack ^heese crusty breads with a gorgonzola cheese blend o r call (734) 462 4448 Rochester Com m unity House 816 by mail o r in person at RCH (no credit Small plate senSations Another ongoing trend encased m parmesan asiago Indian Cooking Ludlow in Rochester Learn som e of the cards) Visit www rochestercomm include Japanese delicacies is comfort food, Gorelick (parmiago) crusted bread wrap - Cooking techniques are covered in traditions and background of Italian house org or phone (248) 651 0622 such as sushi, char-gnlled said Mashed potato bars with are another specialty chicken on a stick (yakiton) portions served m martini Other features are bacon- and steamed Soya bean pods glasses are popular - varieties wrapped water chestnuts Chianti Classlco DOCG ($24) with oak (edamame) Dim Sum a little such as Yukon gold or sweet smoked chicken quesadillas, floral and elegant m a food- ■ 2 0 0 0 CAMPA£CflO RIS­ bit of heart,” consists of many potatoes with savory or sweet homemade crepes and assorted friendly, approachable lighter ERVA, IGT ($64) is half san­ Chinese appetizers such as pot toppings like wild mushroom crostmi - small bread toasts with FROM PAGE B5 sangiovese style giovese and half cabernet stickers, dumplings and spring or glazed chopped pecan, toppings Then there are mima making wine with the aid of ■ 2001 CROCE Chianti sauvignon rolls Crab rangoon and shrimp Gorelick ture gougere puffs filled with crab renowned enologist consultant Classlco Riserva DOCG ($33) Generally at such a large toasts are other tasty starters said and cheese, or with boursin - a Vittono Fiore and two employ­ is a sangiovese of power and ele­ percentage, cabernet overshad­ For European flair, try fon­ The cocktail supper buffet creamy garlic and herb cheese ees one to manage the vine­ gance m a slightly better vintage ows sangiovese - but not in due, pates, tapas, olive has taken hold Entree foods m Shelters referred to them as yard and another for the cellar ■ 2001 CIPRESSO IGT this impressive wine tapanade, buffalo mozzarella appetizer portions make a nice savory cream puffs Terrabianca’s fame escalated ($38) is 100 percent san­ ■ 2001 CEPPATE, IGT marinated with tomatoes display The setting isn t as Hors d oeuvre parties allow for quickly and more vineyards giovese from the Terrabianca ($68), a Bordeaux vanetal herbs olive oil and balsamic structured and people can mingling £nd flexibility and were required Guldener pur­ estate aged 12 months in older blend of 75 percent cabernet vinegar sauteed Portobello make a meal out of such items comprise about 90 percent of the chased the 11 Tesoro estate in French oak The secret to out sauvignon and 25 percent mer­ mushrooms and garlic or as pasta prima\ era kebobs - cafes holiday catering trade the Maremma region that standing Tuscan sangiovese lot rivals a red Bordeaux blend crispy calaman Or evoke the mai mated cheese torteliim and accoidmg to Shelteis today is receiving international such as Cipiesso is controlled from that region of France warm breeze of the fresh veggies on a mini skewer Pearce generoush acknowl praise as a rediscovered grow­ use of French oak With compelling aromas and Mediterranean with hummus - pasta salad on a stick' edged that hei chefs are the back ing region Now, a team of 38 ■ 2001 IL TESORO ($48) is flavors, it showcases ultimate or tabouleh served with pita Nothing complements a fruit bone of the business she runs people make the wine a 100 percent merlot bottling elegance lavash wraps, stuffed grape platter or a glass of wine better with her husband, Ron “Chefs that is all about what the leaves or kebobs than cheese - and some lively are artists, and food is their TERRABIANCA WINES French refer to as terroir The Heafds are Contributing Editors Gorelick co owns Classic choices include elegant brie medium, Pearce said So Roberto Guldener believes for the internationally respected Cusme Custom Catering in sharp cheddar and full-bodied whether you decide to go it alone No white wines m this port­ that its an interpretation of his Quarterly Review of Wines and Troy Oak Park with partner and bleus or seek the help of a caterer folio - the Chianti and feelings about merlot grown on residents who write about wine spir chef, Jeff Swider They and And to lighten things up, restaurant or specialty market, Maremma regions are the 11 Tesoro estate He has its and restaurants for the Observer & their staff create innovative Classic Cuisine suggests you can design your own colorful renowned for reds Because made an elegant wine of pleas­ Eccentric Newspapers Contact them and stylish selections Having cucumber erudite piped with palette of dazzling hors d oeuvres these wines are crafted by a ure without overpowering it by e mail at focusonwine@aol com catered many private and cor­ salmon mousse or portobello former fashion designer, the porate events, they feel that and leek roasted eggplant, or Elaine Perlin Crossley is a freelance labels are unique Made of alu­ elegant presentation is as classic shnmp cocktail writer who lives in West Bloomfield minum, if the wine drips over the label as its being poured, it 2 red peppers Prosciutto and Melon won’t stain The labels also hold up perfectly during long 2 yellow peppers For a tangy salt and sweet taste RECIPES 24 cherry tom atoes cellar aging Honeydew or cantaloupe In the following list, wines FRO M PAG E B 4 24 black pitted olives Prosciutto D ressing of choice labeled DOCG follow die tradi­ 24 5 inch skewers (if necessary Cut the melon into half then tional blending varieties and Hot Artichoke Dip cut larger skewers to size) halve again Cut each quarter percentages ofTuseany and h cup Heilman s mayonnaise into three boats Remove the IGT wines do not Cook torteliim in salted water nnd Wrap a piece of prosciutto ■ 2002 SCASSINO /zeup grated parm esan cheese until al dente Drain and rinse on each boat Serve immediately 114 ounce can artichoke hearts with cold water drained and well chopped Seed and cut peppers into 1 Cheer tor the 3 4 chopped green onions inch squares (optional) Combine all ingredients m h e m e t e a m , Crackers or cocktail bread ^ large bowl Marinate overnight with dressing of choice read today's Heat oven to 350° F If a savory flavor is desired, Mix mayonnaise and cheese m use Greek or Italian, adding 2 bowl, then stir in artichoke tablespoons fresh, chopped basil hearts If a sweeter taste is desired, choose sweet and sour poppy Spoon into a round casserole seed Drain ingredients m a H O T D a y s & Bake for about 30 minutes or colander On skewers, alternate ^secio! ^ until bubbly and brown on top ingredients starting and ending Sizzling Nights! 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There are hundreds of high school coaches around who would clone Salem three- Gymnasts excel sport/academic standout Four local gymnast? who Ashley Aquinto if given the tram at Gym America of chance Ann Arbor turned in out­ The only problem would be standing performances at finding a few free minutes m for a club team, plays tennis the club's season-opening her activity-filled schedule to and works on her impressive gymnastics competition perform the cloning gymnastics skills in June, July Dec 17-19 in Covington, Ky. Aquiftto possesses a bound and August The meet attracted clubs less energy level that is 1 always have to be doing from throughout Michigan, matched bnly by her talent, something,” admitted the ener­ Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and which has earned the senior getic Aqumto, who is currently Kentucky trips to thfe state meet m two serving as a captain for the Level 7 gymnast Kayla sports and a close-call m a Rocks state-ranked gymnas­ Weber, a fifth-grade stu­ HEATHER ROUSSEAU third tics squad I’d go crazy if I had dent at Eriksson The one thing she doesn t to sit around and do nothing ” Salem senior Ashley Aquinto has excelled for the Rocks' gymnastics swimmmg-and-divmg and track-and-field teams Elementary School, placed have an overabundance of is There’s rarely a dull moment during her three plus years at the school She also shines academically, having earned a 3 5 grade-point average first on vault (9 20), first time, which flies by quickly in the life of Aquinto, whose on beam (9 425) andfirst when you’re involved in athlet­ efforts have allowed her to most fun for me, but I enjoy school gymnastics career came which helps me ” all-around (36 22) She ics year-round like Aquinto, compete m Division 1 state the other sports a lot, too,’ she two years ago when - as a Aqumto, who earned a 12th- also finished sixth on bars who has earned accolades and meets m gymnastics, and said “I’ve been participating m sophomore - she finished first place showing m diving at the (8 70) and fourth on floor applause for her swimming- swimming and diving during gymnastics since I was 3- in the state on the balance Division 1 state meet two years (8 9 0 ) Kayla's sister, and-diving exploits m the fall, her career at Salem Aquinto years-old, so that is the sport I beam and second in the all- ago, finished 25th at this year’s Haylee, a Level 5 gymnast gymnastics maneuvers in the hasn t qualified yet for the would miss the most if I had to around competition competition, which was held m and a third-grader at winter and pole vaulting skills state meet in pole-vaulting, but give it up I like it? too, because “The key to doing well in November She also captured Eriksson, took home top in the spring for the past three- she s come close, having missed it s the one sport I can beat gymnastics is flexibility and top honors at the Western honors on vault (8 40) plus years by just a few inches the past most of the boys in ” strength, Aquinto said ‘ Those Lakes Activities Association She also placed fifth on Aquinto doesn t slow down two years The most glaring highlight are things that are necessary m bars (7 25), third on beam in the summer as she swims f Gymnastics is probably the of Aquinto s illustrious high diving and pole-vaulting, too, PLEASE SEE AQUINTO, C2 (780), fourth on floor (8 30) and third all-around (3175) Paige Wright, a Level 5 gymnast and fifth grader at Eriksson placed eighth on vault with an Plymouth spikers earn Let it snow 8 4 7 5 Five Wayne State University men s hockey silver title at tourney players-including a Canton native - are listed among the nation s best in golf-instruction program this week s NCAA statisti­ BY TIM SMITH cal report In addition, the STAFF WR TER Warriors are ranked in BY ED WRIGHT are having installed will make three team categories It was, by most accounts, an up-and-down day STAFF WRITER it nice and warm m the studios Sophomore left wing for Observerland teams at Monday’s annual and the driving-range bays Jason Bloomingburg University of Michigan-Dearbom girls volleyball Once the Fox Hills Golf and There will also be an artificial (Canton/Texas Tornado) is tournament Banquet Center’s new covered, putting surface available The tied for 17th nationally in Only Livonia Churchill advanced to the Gold heated instructional facility is entire structure will be lit at goals per game at 65(11 Playoffs (for the top eight teams m earlier pool officially opened in the next night, too, so the golfers can see goals in 17 contests) play), with the Chargers losing two-of-three to couple of weeks, avid golfers m where the ball is going” Freshmen forwards Tyler Royal OakShrme southeastern Michigan will Wilson said golfers who Michel (Sudbury, Trenton defeated Dearborn 25-17,25-18 to take have another opportunity to receive the video swing analysis Ont /Owen Sound Greys) the overall 20-team tournament thaw out their clubs and swings that the facility offers will get and Stavros Paskaris Plymouth and Redford Thurston met in a during the frigid months of instant feedback from the tech­ (Dearborn/Kewadin semifinal in the Silver Playoffs (teams nme January, February and March nology that was designed by V- Indians) are tied for third through 16), with the Wildcats knocking out the The new facility, which will One, a Livonia-based company In the country with 20 Eagles - and subsequently claiming the Silver become the year-round “office’ “Before this latest technology other skaters with two championship trophy with a 25-10,25-21 wm of Crystal Mountain Golf came along, we used to video­ short-handed goals over Lincoln Park School PGA professionals Scott tape the golfer s swing, then Sophomore right wihg In the lowest grouping, the Bronze Playoffs Wilson and Brad Dean, will take it mside and plug it into a Nate Higgins (Calgary, (teams 17 through 20), Wayne Memorial needed feature two enclosed, heated computer to analyze it,” Wilson Alb /Green Bay Gamblers), just one pomt to defeat Mount Clemens studios for teaching, and four said “Now, a few seconds after who has scored the game- Chntondale for the Bronze trophy, but the partially enclosed bays for dnv- the golfer is videotaped, we can winner each of the last Dragons rallied for a 19-17 triumph m the decid­ mg-range practice play it back for them right m two Saturday contests for ing game Fox Hills, a 63-hole public the studio It’s a very advanced WSU, is tied-for-fourth in Plymouth s day began with a two-game loss, in golf complex, is located on system that allows us to use a the nation with three pool play, to Monroe-Jefferson But the Wildcats, North Territorial Rd in number of tools ” game-winning goals came back to defeat Dearborn Heights Annapolis Plymouth Township, approxi­ One unique tool the profes­ Junior defenseman and Woodhaven (both m two games) mately seven miles west of sionals can utilize is a feature Steve Kovalchik Wildcats head coach Kelly McCausland said downtown Plymouth that splits the computer screen (Riverview/Omaha inconsistent play on offense and defense cost her “One of the nice things about in half with the golfer’s swing Lancers) and team a chance to compete m the Gold bracket the video studios is that they on one side and a PGA tour Bloomingburg are ttepor- But lOth-seeded Plymouth excelled m serving to are open at one end so that the pro’s swing on the other 19th in the N C A A wit A five eliminate Detroit Renaissance (25-6,25-9), golfers can see the full flight of “It lets the golfer compare his power-play goals each Thurston (25-17,25-23) and Lincoln Park. the ball once they hit it,” said swing to, let’s say, Vyay Wayne State Is 14th in McCausland said winning the Silver trophy Wilson, a Crystal Mountam Singh’s,” Wilson said W e can scoring offense at 3 33 was an accomplishment, but not the team’s goal instructor since 1994 “They also use stop-action and slow- (60 goals m 18 games), heading into the tournament won’t be hitting the ball into a motion, which allows us to ana­ 18th in winning percent­ Serving was our only saving grace,” she said 1 Plymouth’s Janet Hanchett winds up for a spike during screen or net lyze the golfers’ swings thor- age at 583 (10-7-1) and didn’t see my team performing to full potential Monday's match against Woodhaven in the University of “Even though it will be cold 16th in power play per­ today” Michigan-Dearborn volleyball tournament Woodhaven's outside, the tubular heating we PLEASESEE G O LF, C2 centage at 203 (24 for She credited junior middle blocker Jeanme Stephanie Wolf is preparing to defend the attempted kill 118) The Warriors return Moise, junior outside hitter Jackie Dorre and to competition with a two- sophomore outside hitter Kim Klonowski for with 36 kills and 11 aces, senior setter Knstyna game College Hockey sparking the Wildcats with their play Dorre, m Archer collected 41 assists, four kills and three America league series at particular, “stepped up and really helped us” with aces, junior outside hitter Shea Thixell had seven Alabama-Huntsville oh 10 service aces against Thurston, McCausland kills, 10 digs and five aces, junior defensive spe­ Ja n 7 8 said cialist Brynn Kerr went l5-for-l6 in serve-receive Churchill coach Mark Grenier’s pre-tourna­ along with four aces and seven digs, senior Sarnia on deck ment goals were not met Monday defensive specialist Mia Maceratmi picked up 15 The Plymouth Whalers ‘ I think, overall, it was a little disappointing for digs and was l6-for-19 m serve-receive will host the Sarnia Sting us, said Grenier We had higher expectations Although 20th seeded Wayne Memorial com­ tonight at 7 30 pm at the coming in We had our opportunities, but we did­ peted m the lowest rung of playoffs after going 0- Compuware Sports Arena. n’t play exceptionally well all day We just made a 6 m pool play, the Zebras still were fighting and The Sting, who are ton of unforced errors ” clawing to the end - just missing out on taking rebuilding under first-year The Chargers, who went 5-1 in pool play to home the Bronze hardware general manager Alan qualify for the Gold Playoffs, lost 25-22 to Royal Wayne needed three games to get past Edsel Millar and first-year coach Oak Shnne in the Gold quarterfinals before Ford in the Bronze semifinal and won the first Shawn Camp, currently it rebounding with a 25-7 victory m the second game m the final against Chntondale, 25-17 But in ninth place in the game The Knights clinched the match with a 15- die Dragons evened the match with a 25-21 tri­ OntanoHockey League's 13 win umph and then came from behmd for the 19-17 Western Conference Qivthe plus side, Grenier liked how many play­ clincher Sarnia goalie Ryan B ill BRESIER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ers contributed during the day, gaimng experi­ “The girls really came together at the end,’ said Munce (2 65 goals against ence that should help the Chargers, now 11-4 Zebras coach Jessica Shoemaker, adding that Crystal Mountain Goff School PGA professional Scott Wilson is pictured outside average) and leading scor­ overall, m upcoming Western Lakes Activities competing m the tournament should be benefi­ the Fox Hills Golf Complex's nearly completed heated video studio/drivmg range er Brad Efhimou (30 Association play cial to her squad for the rest of the season The facility, which is located on North Territorial Rd m Plymouth Township, points) have been solid for Senior outside hitter Kelsey Mack led the way tsmithHoe homecomm net | (734) 953 2106 should be ready for business within the next two weeks the Sting this season C 2 < c p ) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday December 30 2004 LOCAL SPORTS

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BY TIM SMITH on signing players this sum­ Warren Bethesda 7 30 p m Plymouth at Saginaw Heritage Tourney TBA STAFF WRITER For more on Burtons career See mer, but Unger knew of at meet after compiling 335 40 Tuesday Jan 4 volleVball Page C3. least one player who would fit points in 11 dives A A Pioneer at Canton 7p m Tuesdaf Jan 4 Garry Unger and Joe nght m - Burton, who retired “Ashley has been the force m Plym outh at Dearborn Heights Oakland Christian at Burton go way back. after 2002-03, but who still diving for Salem the past four Robichaud 7pm Canton Abape 7pm Unger, who once scored 42 had ability to put the puck years,” said Salem coach Chuck Allen Park at Beilev lie 7 p m Wednesday Jan 5 Plymouth Christian at Baptist Park 7p m Westland John Stern at Salem 7p m goals for the Detroit Red we were bringing in into the net Olson “She has displayed Canton Agape at Br tton Macon 7p m Thursday Jan 6 Wings, dialed up Burton in “So he ended up going to “Even though he has great sportsmanship and a competi­ Friday Jan 7 Bloomfield Hills Roeper at July when he started the Oak City and I coached skills and wasn’t that far out tive nature that was respected Salem at W L Centra! 7 pm Plymouth Christian 7p m monumental task of filling against him for about 10 of shape,” Unger said, “I knew by teammates W L Western at Canton 7p m Saturday Jan 8 the expansion Motor City years And he was Oak City’s it was going to take a couple ______and competi­ Plymouth at Livonia Churchill 7 pm Canton at W L Central Invitational 9 am Mechanics of the United No 1 guy, the guy that scored months for him to get his real tors” Monroe at Belleville 7 p m Plym outh Christian at game back International Academy of Flint Whitmore Lake Tournament TBA Hockey League, The former the big goal when they need­ Aquinto’s at Plym outh Christian 7 30 p m GYMNASTICS Wings forward now is head ed it I got to know him, real­ “You have to roll with it, versatility PREP HOCKEY Monday Jan. 3 coach of the Mechanics, based ly” and again, that’s cost us a lit­ came into Tuesday Jan 4 Westland John Glenn at Salem 7p m out of Great Lakes Sports City tle bit because he hasn’t been play when she Salem at Plym outh at Thursday Jan 6 in Fraser TRY, TRY AGAIN at the top of his game Now, was a key Compuware Sports Arena 6 30 p m Canton at Northville 7p m “I knew he lived m he’s getting close, he’s starting contributor to Regina at PCS Penguins Saturday Jan 8 at Arctic Edge Arena 6 30 p m Canton at Rockford Invitational 10 a m Michigan,’ Unger said “So Five years later, Unger left to get back to where he used a4 * 1 the Rocks’ Wednesday Jan 5 MENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL when I got the job here, he Tulsa to take over a New to b e ” Aqumto 200 medley Detroit Country Day at Canton Thursday Dec 30 was one of the first guys I Mexico franchise (Western And what about Unger’s relay team, at Arctic Edge Arena 6 pm Hope College DeVette Classic 6 & 8 p m contacted ’ Professional Hockey League) own return to Hockeytown which finished second at the Bellville/Willow Run at Wednesday Jan 5 The 57-year-old Unger’s and again, he tried to get after a 33-year absence9 WLAA meet and 15th m the Dearborn Heights Crestwood 7p m DM Dearborn at Madonna 7 30 p m knowledge of what Burton Burton for his team “It’s been great,” said Unger, state Friday Jan 7 Alpena at Schoolcraft 7 30 pm Salem at Livoma Stevenson Saturday Jan 8 can do around opposing goal- This time, he got Burton’s who played in Detroit from When she’s not performing at Eddie Edgar Arena 6pm Siena Heights at Madonna 3pm tenders is more than a decade name on the dotted line But, 1967-68 into the 1970-71 sea­ no-hands cartwheels on the W L Western at Canton at Schoolcraft at Delta CC 3 p m in the making the Blazers’ Brass found out son, when he was dealt to St balance beam, pushing herself Arctic Edge Arena 8 pm WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL In the early 1990s, Burton about the signing and coun­ Louis “The only tough part over the pole-vault bar or com­ Saturday Jan 8 Thursday. Dec 30 began a very prolific stretch tered with “a whole pile of has been the losing pleting effortless somersaults Chelsea at Plym outh at (Peninsula Hoops Classic Menlo, Calif) with Oklahoma City of the money (for Burton) to stay in “We’re getting about 1,500 after springing off a diving Compuware Sports Arena 4pm Madonna vs Menlo College (Calif) TBA Taylor Truman at Wednesday Jan 5 j Central Hockey League But it Oak City,” Unger said to the games (the arena seats board, Aquinto is usually hit­ Beileville/Willow Run 9 p m UM Dearborn at Madonna 5 30 p £ could have happened with Because of his respect for nearly 3,000) and the quality ting the books, which her 3 5 PCS Penguins at Walled Lake Alpena CC at Schoolcraft 530pm Tulsa, a team Unger coached Burton as a person and play­ of game is real good The guys grade-point average proves at Suburban Arena 5 30 p m Saturday Jan 8 at the time er, Unger voided the contract work real hard and it’s a fun “I have pretty good time- BOYS SWIMMING Madonna at Siena Heights tp m “Joe, back in 1992, when with New Mexico and allowed game to watch Plus, I think management skills, which I Thursday Jan. 6 Schoolcraft at Delta CC Vp m the Central started up, I tried the winger to return to ‘The Garage’ is a neat con­ use to keep my grades up,” Woodhaven at Plym outh ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE at Canton High School pool 7p m Thursday Dec3p to recruit him to come to Oklahoma City cept” Aqumto said Belleville at Ypsilanti 7 pm Whaiers vs Sarma Sting Tulsa,” Unger recalled “I had “The only way he could play Winning more would be Once she graduates next Saturday Jan 8 at Compuware Arena 730 p m quite a few talented guys in Oak City was if I released even neater Unger hopes, June, Aqumto’s competitive Salem and Canton at Tuesday Jan 4 come to my team and he him,” he said “I did it as a with Burton’s help, to soon athletic career will probably Rock Kilgore invitational noon Whalers at Saginaw Spirit 7p m decided that he’d rather go to favor to him, I let him go back get the Mechanics’ collective end, she predicted Her goal is WRESTLING Tuesday Jan, 6 Oak (Oklahoma) City, which to Oak City” engine revving and bring to attend college and work Thursday Dec. 30 Whalers at Barrie Colts 7.30 p m Belleville at Goodrich Invitational 9 30 a m Friday Jan. 7 was our rival He went there Eventually, of course, the more fans out to “The toward a degree in engineer­ Thursday Jan 6 Whalers at Sudbury Wplves 7 30 p m because he didn’t think he two would pair up with the Garage” on Utica Road ing Salem at W L Northern 630pm Sunday Jan 9 could make our team when he Mechanics “Gymnastics is very hard on Livom a Franklin at Canton 6 30 p m Whalers at Sault St£ Marie 7p m saw the roster and the guys Motor City got a late start tsmith@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2106 the body, so I’m planning on Plymouth at Northville 6 p m TBA-tim e to be announced taking some time off once I’m out of high school,” she said ‘ I love the sport, though, so maybe I’ll coach or help out hom etow nlife.com with it m the future ’ “My job as an instructor is GOLF to keep things as simple as Internet Directory ewrightf oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108 FROM PAGE Cl possible for my students,” Wilson said “The video is like oughly a road map for us It shows us THINKIN “A lot of the video studios what needs to be worked on only shoot the golfers from It’s a step-by-step process ” one angle, usually the back Each one-hour instructional Put your business Online! 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BY TIM SMITH tunity for us more physical tools, there is STAFF WRITER “At Art Van, I was making no telling how his career enough money to survive But might have evolved Scoring a big-time furniture for me, with the hours I was “Obviously, I knew I would­ sale might get an employee’s putting in, and working every n’t make it (to the National name on a bulletin board weekend and the holidays, it Hockey League) because I did­ somewhere for an “atta-boy ’ wasn’t worth it for me n’t have the talent or size,” said As nice as that might be, it That’s not to say he didn’t do Burton with a shrug wasn t enough to keep long­ a good job with the furniture Apparently, that Burton did time minor-league hockey star company over the seven or not fit the brawny hockey pro­ Joe Burton - Garden City’s eight months he was employed totype came up at Art Van answer to Wayne Gretzky with there during banter between Burton 573 goals, 1,000 points and “He was a real nice guy, cor­ and co-workers counting - on board at Art dial and polite,” said store “People used to kid him,” Van Furniture in Westland sales manager Mike Wiseman Wiseman said “‘How can a Burton, 37, a diminutive, ‘He did a nice job for us, we re guy like you score so many soft-spoken forward for the sorry he left ” goals?’” ______expansion But Wiseman said he wasn’t 1 iger pondered the ques- .... Motor City surprised Burton opted to hy players with natural Mechanics return to hockey “He definite­ jung ability sometimes United ly still had it in his blood 5 v proverbial brick wail Hockey Even though Burton only between the so-called AA League fran­ makes about $900 a week minors and higher levels, right chise, ditched with the Mechanics (that on up to the NHL the life of being the salary earned by vet­ “I think maybe his (lack of) pushing erans), he is finding other size, and even though he is a tables and ways to cash in fairly good skater, as you go up Burton chairs for a Joe and Lmda purchased his in levels guys get to be great rare opportu­ parents’ Garden City home, skaters,” Unger said nity He was wooed from Art the very one he grew up m “So if you can’t keep up skat- Van to the Fraser team this And now, they’d like it if mg-wise, you don’t have a summer by Mechanics head sons Joe, 4, and Luke, 2, grew chance to get the puck Now, coach and former Detroit Red up m the small city One day there’s a lot of guys down here, Wings star Garry Unger they might become Cougars, that maybe m the right cir­ “I heard he was selling fur­ too, although the elder Joe PHOTO BY DAVID BIRDSONG cumstance, maybe could play niture and I know what it’s only played freshman football on a (NHL) team like,” added Unger, “the differ­ at Garden City High School Motor City Mechanics forward Joe Burton (left) looks for an opening in front of the Quad City goal during a game last “But they have to be in the ence between playing hockey “I liked growing up in month Burton of Garden City, came out of retirement to join the first-year United Hockey League team right spot at the right time and selling furniture ” Garden City,” said Burton, who And sometimes they’re not Nobody had to make a huge^ played hockey and other including a three-goal hat One goal came on a deflection Unger didn’t have to be There are a lot of skilled play­ pitch on Burton, a 1985 gradu­ sports for the Garden City trick on Nov 26 against Quad in front of the goalie, another reminded about how Burton ers in this league ate of Garden City High Youth Association ‘It’s a good City The goals give him a on an opportunistic rebound knows his way around an “So if you are going to play m School, for him to rejoin the town Hopefully when I m career total of 572, mostly tal­ The third? His shot from enemy goal When the ex- this league, why not be the best minors The reason he retired done here I can coach some of lied during a stellar 11-season between the circles ricocheted Wmg coached Tulsa during possible player you can at this after 2002-03 m the first the younger kids and try to run with the Central Hockey off two defensemen and set­ the 1990s, jhe had to watch level?” place was to return to Detroit- help out with some of the League’s Oklahoma City tled over the goal line Burton wreak havoc with his For now, at least, the right area roots, where he and wife hockey programs m the area ” Blazers “I scored a lot of goals in my own goaltenders spot for Burton is Fraser It’s a Linda (originally from I’m still working on my career, but I’m not flashy, ‘ He’s not a pretty goal scor­ chance to keep playing the Redford Township) still have COMING AROUND timing and some of my puck­ beating guys 1-on-l or any­ er,” Unger said “He’s got a game he loves while scoring their families handling skills arejust start­ thing like that,” said Burton, good shot, and when he shoots goals rather than sales ‘That was the main reason On the ice, things are slowly ing to come back, said who makes the hour commute the puck he shoots it at places “I love playing,” he said (for his retirement), we just progressing, both for Burton Burton, following a recent from Garden City “My biggest where he has a chance to “And as long as I can pay the wanted to settle down,” said and the Mechanics practice at Great Lakes Sports asset is my bram I’m smart I score It’s not just a shot on bills and support my family I Burton, who nonetheless looks Although the team is strug­ City m Fraser know when to go m front of net” will” more like a salesman than gling this season, with a 3-17-2 For his hat trick against „ the net and anticipate plays That kind of thinking is as hockey player I started work­ mark to date, Burtons stat Quad City, Burton showed “ At this level, the only way THE RIGHT SPOT on-target as many of Joe ing with Art Van (But) I fig­ sheet isn t terrible fans at The Garage (named for you’re going to score a lot of Burtons shots j ured if I could come home and He has seven goals and six the venues nondescript exteri­ goals is you have to pay the Had the top goal-scorer in play it would be a good oppor­ assists m those 22 games or) that he still has the touch price m front of the net CHL history been blessed with tsm itH@ oe Homecomm net | (734) 953 2106 TREAT YOUR VEHICLE TO OUR HOLIDAY SERVICE SPECIALS

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Dong (at 135) started it his own mark to 15-0 with a vic­ are available online at Ultimate Fishing Show” ty wrestling team took both won at 171 against S t Peter off” Rodriguez said “We were tory at 215 and Morasso (12-3) wwwcantonsoccerclub com or Adm ission will be $8 for ends of a double dual meet near Chanel and at 160 against behind 22-0 and he started it off won with a fell Bartram lost by at the club office, which is adults and $4 for children 6-14 Cleveland Maple Heights Those two for us with a fall Ryan Brown a single point at 171 It was his located at High Velocity years old Children under 5 will The Shamrocks (5-0) knocked weren’t the only bright spots for came m with a win at 140 and first loss m 15 bouts “Things are Sports, 46245 Michigan Ave, be adm itted for no charge off St Peter Chanel (Ohio) 39- Catholic Central, which defeated then John Cox (at 152) had a fall going well, we’re doing things Canton For more information, 3^before wiping out another Maple Heights for the first time in 54 seconds ” this year we haven t done call (734) 480-7046 CARB0 BASEBALL SCHOOL Ohio team, Maple Heights, 42- since the Shamrocks began Also registering a pm was before,” Rodriguez said ‘They’re making occasional visits in 1975 Brad Bartram at 189, he was starting to develop ’ ULTIMATE FISHING The Bernie Carbo Pro trading the way for CC head In the opener against St Peter moved up from his customary Rodriguez added that having Prem ier Baseball School will coach Mike Rodriguez were Enc Chanel, the Shamrocks pre­ 171 weight class for the meet Dong back after missmg the The four-day Ultimate stage individual, small group Vqjtkofsky and Trevor Stewart, vailed because heavyweight Winning by void at 160 was 2003-04 season is making “a Fishing Show, which will fea­ and team skill session specific who are a combined 29-0 m John Morasso lost by a 4-2 deci- Marty Collins big difference Hesjustgomgto ture hundreds of exhibits for to conditioning, velocity The deep and talented make us stronger” outdoor-sports enthusiasts, improvement, power hitting Shamrocks took care of Maple Catholic Central will compete will be held Jan 13-16 at the and fielding CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Heights with a somewhat differ­ at a tournament Thursday m St Novi Expo Center Mark Rutherford, former ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS ent lineup Johns, Ohio and follow that up The show will include several Livonia Churchill High, Andrew Nadhir won by a 9-3 with a home tn-match 5pm direct-factory exhibits that will Eastern M ichigan University The C harter Township of Canton w ill provide necessary reasonable decision at 125 while Rob Price Tbesday, Jan 4, with Ypsilanti be staffed with designers, tech­ and former Minor League .auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing won with a fall at 130 Dong and Clio nicians and other m anufactur­ player, will be the featured im paired and audio tapes of printed m aterials being considered at pmned his opponent at 135, tsmithdoe homecomm net | (734) 953 2106 ers experts as well as specialty instructor FCall director the meeting to individuals w ith disabilities at the meeting/heanng bait venders from across the Gordie R utherford at (734) upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton Individuals w ith disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services country 421-4928 should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writm g or STOW & GO SELF STORAGE calling the following AUCTION NOTICE David Medley, ADA Coordinator Charter Township of Canton 1150 S Canton Center Road Pursuant to State Law Notice is hereby given that a public auction Zebras fall to 0LSM Canton M I 48188 w ill be held at STOW & GO SELF STORAGE, 41999 ANN (734) 394 5260 ARBOR ROAD, PLYMOUTH, M I on JANUARY 21, 2005 at Publish December 30 2004 and January 9 2005 10.00 a m on past due tenants listed below The entire contents of OEM284812 the following units w ill be auctioned and sold to the highest bidder on buzzer-beater on each 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STAFF WRITER plateau STORAGE USA UN IT #024 - RAY GOSNELL The balance was what PO BOX 701451, PLYMOUTH, M I 48170 Slapshots, field goals, jum p Woodard was looking for, just Notice is hereby given that on (January 17, 2005), Tate & Co G olf clubs printer, cage stereo equipment speakers shots, in and of themselves, not the result for which he Auctioneers Executive Adm im strator for Storage USA, w ill be boxes/bags other misc items Offering for sale under the judicial hen process by public auction not exciting plays, b u t w hen had hoped All four of the following storage units The goods to be sold are generally UNIT #130/249 - COLONIAL CARD & CAMERA coupled with the words last- Wayne’s losses are by five described as household goods The term s of the sale w ill be cash 44465 ANN ARBOR ROAD, second’, few plays are more points o r less PLYMOUTH, M I 48170 only Storage USA reserves the rig ht to refuse any and all bids The exciting “W e haven’t had great b al­ sale w ill be at the follow ing location Storage USA, 6729 CANTON Stpre equipment ladder fan file cabinet files air Orchard Lake St Mary’s ance yet th is year,” W oodard CENTER R D , CANTON, M I 48187 AT 12 30 PM compressor racks, boxes other misc item s Kahn Lucas epitomized said “W alker has been pacing C98 Cheryl Lawrence Computer Sewing Machine and Misc UNIT #339 - JAMES ALTER (NWC INC ) excitement when his buzzer­ us this year, hopefully this P O BOX 512, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, M I 48127 E197 Amy Schneider Rugs and Household beating, off-balance jumper will be th e s ta rt o f it an d we’ll B rief case, fax machine clothes boxes, other misc F209 Brian Waskiewicz Banquet Table & Chairs Cuno Cabinet dropped m to lift the Eagles continue to have balance ” ite m s over Wayne Memorial, 69-67, Both team s shot very well J372 Claudia Volansky File Cabinets Books UNIT #348 -KEV IN EFIMETZ m Monday’s Holiday Classic from the free-throw line, Publish December 30 2004 and January 6 2005 23751 STONEHEDGE, NO VI, M l 48375 O&08264475 at River Rouge Wayne hitting 80 percent (12- Couch, 27 TV washer dryer vacuum, fan waterbed, W ayne coach Wayne for-15) from the line and St toolbox, microwave g rill boxes, other misc items W oodard said his team did all Mary’s (3-2 overall) finishing UNIT #414 - DANIEL HEDEEN it could do for the win at 78 percent (l8-for-23) SHURGARD STORAGE CENTERS 465 PROVIDENCE TOWN LANE, ‘Our kids played great “In a gam e like this it comes PLYMOUTH, M I 48170 defense,” Woodard said, “he down to free throws,” P o rn tt Engine block table, rugs rocking chair bike cooler “Notice is hereby given that the following units w ill be sold to the took kind of an off-balance said “If you don’t make your wood engine stand gas can, car equipment other highest bidder by way of open auction on 01/07/05 at approximately shot from the foul line and he free throw s, you’re not going 9 00 a m at the following locations m is c ite m s hit it, we couldn t really do to w in ” UNIT #560 -DEDRICK ANDERSON anything more Lucas was 9-for-lO from the Shurgard of Canton Shurgard of Farmington H ills 10360 W ESTPOINT, DETRO IT, M3 48204 Lucas finished w ith a gam e- line while the Eagles second- 28600 Grand River Ave 2101 Haggerty Rd Mattress/box spring electronic equipment (2) fans leading scorer Chris Canton M I 48187 Farmington H ills M I 48336 high 29 points, but none big (2) fish tanks tools vacuum speakers console table ger th an th e winning hoop McLauren was 6 for-8 at the 734 981 0300 248 473 9303 boxes other misc items We wanted him to have the line on his way to 18 points U nit 4287 household Um t 2188 household UNIT #619 - CLAUD STOPCHINSKI ball in the clutch,” said St M cL auren is a strong pres­ U nit 4294 household Um t 3294 household 42173 E ANN ARBOR ROAD, U nit 5251 household Um t 3420 household PLYMOUTH, M I 48170 Marys coach George Porntt, ence down low," Porntt said U m t 6015 household and he made some great He had some great attacks Pallets of computer printers approximately 100 U nit 6220 household shots for us ’ from outside, got fouled a lot copier other misc items U nit 6268 household Shurgard o f Westland A fter trailing by as m any as and converted ” 36001 W arren Rd UNIT #464 - RONALD DIXON five m the fourth quarter, the W oodard hopes for the Westland M I 48185 P O BOX 87856, CANTON, M I 48187 Zebras led 64-61 before giving bounces to start going winless Shurgard of Livonia 734-326 6000 Desk rug clothes/coats, (3) chairs boxes other misc 30300 Plym outh Rd up the five-point run to end Wayne’s way sooner or later U m t 3098 household ite m s Livonia, M I 48150 the game “We’ve lost our four games Um t 3196 household 734 522 7811 SALE DATE IS JANUARY 21,2005, AT 10:00 A M . D anny W alsh led Wayne by a total of 10 points,” Um t 4020 household Publish December 19 and SO 2004 U nit 2017 household Um t §072 household with 20 points and three Woodard said U nit 3091 household Um t 5126 household other Zebras finished m dou­ ‘ So we’ll see w hat happens, U nit 4140 household Um t 5170 household ble-digit scoring as Gene Nix I’m in terested to see how (16), Maurice Nelson (14) and these guys our going to R odnck W alker (12) all rebound from this ” Shurgard of Plymouth CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Shurgard of W alled Lake 41889 Joy Rd 1901 East West Maple Rd Canton, M I 48187 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE W alled Lake, M I 48390 734 459 2200 Notice is hereby provided that the Canton Township Board of 248 669 4020 Um t 1009 household PLANNING COMMISSION Trustees w ill hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 11 2005 Um t 1026 household U m t 4004 household at 7 00 p m m the Chestnut Room at the Summit on the Park CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON U nit 1034 household Um t 4044 household Community Center 46000 Summit Parkway to consider the U m t 8042 household/ U m t 2071 household establishment of an industrial development district proposed to be NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 9 5 M u s ta n g Um t 3032 household known as the MAPCO Industrial Development D istrict PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF Shurgard of Dearborn Parcel 4 of Tax ID #128 99 0005 701 P artoftheS E >/< of Section THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON WAYNE COUNTY, 24920 Trowbridge Shurgard o f Sthfld@Telegraph 32 T2 S R 8E Canton Township, Wayne County Michigan, mote MICHIGAN sDearbom, M I 48124 24200 Telegraph particularly described as beginning at a point on the South line'of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 184 of the Public e313 277 2000 Southfield M I 48034 said Section 32, distant South 87 degrees 32 m inutes 28 seconds Acts of 1943 of the State of M ichigan as amended, and pursuant to 248 208 9000 West 471 72 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 32 and the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the ‘Um t 1078 household proceeding thence South 88 degrees 09 m inutes 00 seconds West Um t 1090 household U n it 1050 household 536 06 feet along the South line of said Section 32, thence N orth Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton w ill hold U nit 1252 household U m t 1020 household a Public Hearing on Monday January 24 2005 in the C h e s t n u t 01 degrees 03 m inutes 40 seconds East 309 99 feet thence South Um t 1102 household ,U m t 1560 household 88 degrees 56 m inutes 20 seconds East 277 52 feet thence N orth Room, at Summit On The Park, 46000 Sum m it Parkway at Um t 1123 household •'Unit 2026 household 01 degrees 03 m inutes 40 seconds East 65 24 feet thence South 88 7 O O p m . on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Um t 1140 household eUmt 2090 household degrees 56 m inutes 20 seconds East 257 85 feet thence South 01 O rd in a n c e aU m t 2240 household Um t 2019 household degrees 03 m inutes 40 seconds West 348 00 feet along the center IKEA-CANTON PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT sU m t 2492 household Um t 2030 household lin e o f Beck Road to th e p o in t of beginning Containing 4 03 acres (PDD) - (PRELIMINARY PLAN) CONSIDER REQUEST TO ’Um t 3004 household U nit 2100 household Subject to easements of record, and that part taken used or ESTABLISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27 04 OF =Umt 3010 household U nit 2117 household deeded to Beck Road THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL NQ(S) U m t 2152 household 044 99 0010 704 044 99 0012 001 AND 044 99 0017 706 Property U nit 2169 household is located at the northwest corner of Ford and Haggerty Roads U m t 2175 household MAPCO industrial Development District (First P ublic Hearing.) Shurgard of Southfield U m t 2187 household 19350 W 8 M ile Rd Um t 2196 household Southfield, M I 48075 Um t 3026 household 248 357 1137 Um t 3052 household Um t 3057 household U m t 1002 household Um t 3074 household U nit 1044 household Um t 3078 household U m t 1061 household U m t 3081 household U m t 1101 household U m t 3118 household U m t 1169 household U nit 3133 household U m t 1209 household U m t 1302 household U nit 2018 household Shurgard Taylor U n it 2 0 5 6 household 9300 Pelham Rd U nit 2126 household Taylor M I 48180 U m t 2149 household 313 292 2950 U m t 2161 household U m t 2243 household Um t 3091 household U m t 2284 household U nit 4003 household U m t 4010 household Um t 4027 household Um t 4063 household U nit 4071 household U nit 5014 household Shurgard of Canton South U m t 5020 household 45229 M ichigan Ave Um t 5042 household Canton M I 48188 U m t 5045 household 734 398 5416 Um t 5093 household Um t 5097 household U m t 4010 household "Ir i . i i i I I I I f*"i i ' x Um t 5100 household U m t 4055 household Um t 5104 household Part of Sections 11 & 12 "U nit 4103 household N U nit 6001 household |TJmt 4109 household A Um t 6005 household U m t 4121 household W r itte n c o m m e n ts addressed to the Planning Commission should U m t 6025 household Interested parties may appear at the hearing to provide testim ony ‘U m t 4126 household be received at the Canton Township A dm inistration Building, 1150 U m t 6129 household before the Board of Trustees W ritten comments w ill be received U nit 4147 household Canton Center S prior to Thursday January 20 2005 m order to U m t 6189 household at 1150 S Canton Center Road up to the tim e of the hearing U m t 4218 household be included m the m aterials subm itted for review Um t 9046 household TERRY G BENNETT Clerk U nit 4271 household Um t 9092 household Charter Township of Canton VIC GUSTAFSON Chairman Publish December 30 2004 Publish December 30 2004 end January 9 2005 Publish December 23 and December 30 2004 OE08284402 OB08264221 www hometoivnlife com LOCAL SPORTS Observers Eccentric | Thursday December30 2004 ( C P ) C 7'«t«S ; Loss to Southfield no holiday for Rockets

BY PAT ALLEN night scoring almost all o f their points STAFF WRITER in the paint and completing three tra­ ditional three-point plays Team speed is something that can t ‘ That s something that you can’t bej taught! only inherited and now in coach,” Teasley said, “we’re just fortu­ his second year, Southfield boys bas­ nate to have those land of guards If ketball coiach Gary Teasley Inust feel they can finish we finish, if they can’t like he indented a fortune finish then that play-making ability The Blijie Jay guards played Road comes into play’ Runner t6 Westland John Glenn’s Alex McMillian led the Rockets Wyle E Coyote on Monday night as with 17 points, including five three- Southfield grounded the Rockets 71- pointers, and scored all but three of 53 m the Holiday Classic played at his points m the second half Rouge River High School Duncan Jones dropped in 13 for Like Wyle E , the Rockets needed Glenn, which remains winless this some rocket power to keep up with season (0-4 overall) the likes of Antonio Harrison, McMillian and Jones got most of Brandon Williams and Ubong their points from outside, as the Blue Ubokudom, but unfortunately for Jays (l-l) made it difficult for Glenn to Glenn, ACME wasn’t sponsormg the get the ball in the post to Barry event Eberhardt, the Rockets’ leading scorer Harrison led the way for the Blue “Even if you don’t score inside,’ Jays with 20, Williams added 14 and Lloyd said, “you have to at least touch Ubokudom capped off stellar guard the ball inside We did that a little bit Westland John Glenn's Barry Eberhardt play-with nine points off the bench in the third quarter but, for some rea­ looks for a teammate to pass to during “When you have team speed,’ Glenn son, we abandoned it and boom, they Monday night's opening-round game in Westland John Glenn's Alex McMiilian defends Southfield s Brandon Williams during Monday coacfrJoel Lloyd said, “you can do a were up and o u t’ the River Rouge Classic night s opening-round game of the River Rouge Classic lot of things They’re difficult to Despite the rough goings, defend, mien you’ve got the team Eberhardt was able to contribute a defense Glenn was behind by only tively Teasley commented that some kind of savvy, Teasley said And quickness that he has, it’s just tough to dozen points and a half-dozen two after the opening quarter but Monday’s outmg was what he expect­ that attitude is what I’m looking for match up ” rebounds, but his presence was over­ faced deficits of 11 and 15 points after ed out of his team every time we step on the floor and The trio penetrated and scored all shadowed by the Blue Jays swarming the second and third quarters, respec- “I m trying to coach them to have we’ve got to have it ’

Biscuits shine LEARN TO SKATE The IHC Black Biscuit 88's The winter session of the Novi throughout the seven-week ses^, recently finished first in the Ice Arenas Learn to Skate pro­ sion The following classes will Bronze Adult League at the gram will run from Jan 4 be offered beginning tots, In-Line Hockey Center in through Feb 19,2005 Classes Snowplow Sam 1-3, basic 1-8, West Bloomfield The 88's are offered m a variety of times freestyle 1-2, adult 1-4, and were the only team of 16- on Tuesdays through Saturdays home school Open registration year-olds playing in the Skate rental is available for Learn to Skate begins Dec 5 league The team consists of In addition, Learn to Skate For more information, call the Dan Bara and Kevin Etzel students who are registered will Novi Ice Arena at (248) 347- (Northville), Scott Ozog receive free admission to open 1010 or visit its Web site at c (Novi), Ryan Lammers skating at the Novi Ice Arena www novncearena com (Rockwood), Mike Hargreaves (Hartland), Tom Pashkot (Livonia), Nick Harris (Westland) and Nick CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Siekirk Brett Giacommo WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Nick Pesant and Kevin LEGAL NOTICE __Tollison (Canton) The team is coached by Jay Pesant 1954 PA 188 PROCEEDINGS and Scott Etzel NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING «•

TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH WAYNE COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of ENTER THE W ORLD OF ERHARD property owners w ithin the Township signed by the record owners WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC of land whose front footage constitutes more than 50% of the total front footage of the hereinafter described Special Assessment SERVICES PARKS DIVISION D istrict and the Township Board of the Charter Township of PROPOSED WAYNE COUNTY PARKS 5-YEAR Plymouth proposes a road paving project in the Beacon Estates LAMB ROWER Subdivision and to create a Special Assessment for the recovery of RECREATION MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION ______FARMINGTON HILLS the cost thereof by Special Assessment against the properties OF PRELIMINARY FINDINGS benefited therein NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all persons interested that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth has Thursday January 6 2005 * 6 00 PM TO 8 00 PM M U N O W AVAILABLE! tentatively declared its intention to make the hereinafter described UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN improvement SOCIAL SCIENCE BUILDING AUDITORIUM The proposed improvements shall consist of m illing arid/ (Mam Entrance off Evergreen & directly across or pulverization and/or removal of the existing from Parking Structure) bituminous road and placement of a new bituminous 4901 EVERGREEN * DEARBORN MICHIGAN pavement course In addition select areas of concrete For m fo 8am to 5 p m (313) 593 5140 A fter hours (313) 593 5333 Starting at curb and gutter w ill be removed and replaced as Or call Wayne County Parks (734) 261 1990 necessary to promote positive drainage The proposed For Maps and Directions Please visit UM - Dearborn Web Site improvements shall consist of two lane asphalt pavement www.umdumich.edu $ 3 9 9 mo.’ constructed over the existing road as well as Publish December 30 2004 miscellaneous driveway and drainage work which may be OE08284397 needed to facilitate the placement of the asphalt road pavement The project commences at the south nght-of way line of North Territorial Road and proceeds southward along Beacon H ill Drive approxim ately 1100 l.uui Knwr Ijrininutitn /////•> feet where the road turns into Concord Drive and continues in a westward direction for approxim ately 550 feet The project continues southward along Beacon H ill Drive for 580 feet to the north right of way line of Ann (888) 834-8632 Arbor T ra il The project also includes Beacon H ill Court commencing at the intersection w ith Beacon H ill Drive extending to the east to its point of term inus In addition Lighthouse Court commencing at the intersection w ith Beacon H ill Drive and proceeding eastward and MBB vs. Bowling Green northward approximately 860 feet to its point of term inus is included in the project Concord Court from Thurs., D ecem ber 30th (7pm) the intersection w ith Concord Drive to its term inus is also included That it has further been tentatively determined that the following described lots and parcels of land w ill specially benefit from said improvements and w ill constitute a Special Assessment D istrict against w hich the cost of said im provem ent shall be assessed The district lim it for frontage along Beacon H ill Drive Beacon H ill Court Concord Drive Concord Court and Lighthouse Court consists of the following parcel numbers R 78 033 01 0001 000 through R 78 033 01 0024 000, R 78 036 01 0025 000 through R 78 036 01 0042 000 R 78 036 02 0043 000 through R 78 036 02 ^ MBB vs. Centenary 0056 000 R 78 036 06 0163 000 R 78 036 05.0173 000 R-78 036 05 0172 000 R 78 035 0858 0173 000- R 78 v s . B O S T O N ^ Mon.. January 3rd (7pm) 033 02 0079 000 R-78 033 02 0080 0Q0, R 78 033 01 THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 AT 6 PH 0002 302 and R 78 033 01 0007 002 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of-Trustees of . $ WBB vs. Valparaiso the Charter Township of Plymouth shall meet on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 7 00 pm . at the Plym outh Township *•£ Wed., January 5th (7pm) SUNDAY-SUBW AY© FAMILY NIGttlS H all, 42350 Ann A rbor Road, Plym outh, M ichigan 48170 for the purpose of reviewing said proposed Special Assessment feature 4 $32 tickets, 4 $UBWA)f( I D istrict and hearing objections to the improvement, creation of the 6" sub vouchers and 4 Pistons / j Special Assessment D istnct and the assessment thereon A ll /''A nd Carbon Coes Up... collectibles for just $ 119 . Add on * * persons may then and there appear and make any objections they addSBonal tickets for only $30 each! may have to such improvement and assessment Appearance and Shoots. For THREE! protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount if Fifth Third Bank any of the special assessment to the state tax tribunal An owner or party in interest or agent thereof may appear in person at the hearing or may file an appearance or protest by letter A ll parties B H n or agents appearing in person at the hearing for purposes of SUNDAY-Fifth Third Bank Photo Sundays protest should request the appearance be entered into file record of th e m e e tm g feature players on the court available to G a m e d a y have their photos taken with Pistons fans. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans S p o n so rs : specifications estimates of cost and recommendations of the engineer for said proposed Special Assessment D istrict have been vs. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES filed w ith the Township and are available for public examination THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 AT 7:30 PM at the office of the Township Clerk The estimate of costs of such construction is in the approximate amount of $493 000 Ujc h< <1y &R i ib x ri vs. NEW ORLEANS tonignt wsa vs heat on Tni pm PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that periodic W ED, JANUARY 12 AT 7:30 Sat Id Prime Time Pistons on WB2Q @ 7 pm redeterm ination of costs for the proposed Special Assessment Sim 1/2 vs, Celtics on FSN Detroit @6 pm D istnct may be necessary and may be made w ithout further notice Don’t forget to to the record owners or parties in interest in the property Pistons Weekly show Sundays at midright on ’4 and Tuesdays at 6.30 pm on FSN Detroit MARILYN MASSENGILL Clerk

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C hrist Our Savior L utheran C hurch Rain Dro(j Church Send Mail lo 14175 Farmington road Livonia Just north of I 96 PO Box 52006- 734-522-6830 Liuiiua Michigan 48152 Sunday Worship Sunday School 248-752-05.00 815 & 11 00 am Traditional 9 45 & 11 am www nmclropamc com 9 45 Modern Early Childhood Center * Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734 513 8413 8mf f w <%&■ "/ Th^ “ “ Sh + One church in two locations Meeting at Meeting at Making disciples who share the love o f Jesus Christ Madonna Univtrsitv Chapel Chinese Gospel Church Rev Luther A Werth Senior Pastor & Rev Robert Bayer Assistant Pastor Sundays (a 1! 004M Sundavs t 3 00PM 14221 Lesan Road >5301 Five M ile Road Lnonia Michigan 48 IbO Lnoma Michigan481*>4 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR Muiu Racial ( hurt! MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leveme • So Redford • 313 937 2424 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP Rev Steve Eggers W orship Service Sunday Morning Worship 9 - 1 5 & 1 1 : 0 0 A M 10*00 a m Sunday School 9 00 a m MAKE TIME FOR Sunday School 9*158:11:00 A.M Adult Bible Class 9:00 a m Nursery Provided Chr st an School Pre K ndergarlen fith Grade l MUD MHHODM The Rev Timothy P HaBwth, Senior Pastor For more information call (Sod The R e v D r Victo r F f-faftjoth, Assistant Pa sto r 313 937 2233

Clarencevllle United Methodist ST. MATTHEW’S 20300 Middlebell Rd • Livonia 4 7 4-34 44 UNITED METHODIST Pastor James E Britt 3 0 9 0 0 S x M le R d (Bet Memm an & M ddlebelt) ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN Risen Christ Lutheran Church & School 5885 Venoy Rev Mary Margaret Eckhardt Pastor 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth Worship Services 8 45 8-11 15 AM 1 81k N ofFo itiR d Westland 425 0260 l i \ N l S l Sunday Eve Bible Study 6 00 PM 10 0 0 A M Worship & (1 M le W e st o f S h e ld o n ) Nursery Provided Church School (734) 453 5252 Divine Worship 8 & 11 00 A M Bible Class & SUNDAY SCHOOL 9*30 A M J Sunday School 10 AM ww w gb g m um c org/stmatthews I von a Sunday Worship Nursery Prov ded • 734-42 2-6 038 8 1 5 & 10 45 a m Monday Evening Service 7 00 PM 33640 Michigan Ave • Wayne MI Sunday School 9 30 am Kurt E Lambart Pastor (Between Wayne Rd & Merriman Rd ) R chard Schumacher Pr no pal/Youth Director N E W H O P E "More than Sunday Services' All are Welcome Come as you are! (734) 728-2180 B A P T I S T 9 00 an d I I 00 a m NEW BURG UNITED CHURCH V trg tl Humes, Pastor Worship Service METHODIST CHURCH Saturday Even ng Wo sh p i 00 p m Sunday Wo sh p 7 45 a m and 10 45 a m • Sunday School 930am * Dynamic Youth and Children s Programs Open Hearts Minds & Doors JL SALEM Grace Lutheran Church Wednesday? a se Setv ce 600 p m Wednesday Child en You hand Adult Bible Siudy 700 800pm • Excellent Music Ministries 36500 Ann Arbor Trail T LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev Kirk D Miller • Small Groups For Every Age between Wayne & Newburgh Rds 46001 Warren Road'just west of Canton Center 3 2 4 3 0 A n n A rb or Trail • W estland M l • Outreach Opportunities 734-422-0149 Su nday W orsh ip at 9 3 0 am Pastor 734422-5550 Sunday School at 10:45 am Canton Christian Fellowship Dr Dean Klump Worship Service Sunday B b e Study 9am 734-414-7422 and Sunday Worship Serv ce 10am Our m ssion at Grace Lutheran s to Wednesday Even ng Serv ce 7pm , Pastor David Waslungt “ “Where the Word is Relevant, first United Methodist Church Sunday School make teach and send out didptes Rev David W Zsuschner Pastor who sha eCh sf w th all people mid The CCF Family w People are Loved and Christ is the Key” , of Plymouth 9 15 & 11 00 a m like to imte you to oud S-— 452.01 Ptorlti Territorial Hoad Join us for Worship Service at 10 30am ( (West ol Sheldon Koad) Rev. Terry W. Alien L (734) 453-5280 Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation 9 00am ’ www.pfumc.org Rev. Barbara E. W elbaum IV \\(iH k M II III1KW \ \ W U I I C A I Located at 6500 N Wayne Rd • Westland, Mi (111 IK II IN \MIRI< V Between Ford Hoed and Warren Road visit our website www newburgumc org l l ) \ [ \ \ M

Inside Good Shepherd Church i b lo c k s ' 734-721-9322 Timothy Lutheran Church United Methodist l piymoui FAITH COVENANT CHURCH Its not about Religion its about Relationships 10000 Beech Daly V .Roa l 8820 Wayne Rd HMI Rojc nd Dnke Farm n^ton Hills Come o ap a e «l ere I are changed Ian les are nade oho e and tun str> s ea! (Between Ann Arbor Tra & Joy Road) 11 0 0 a m T a d t o n a W o rsh p Livonia • 427-2290 (248) 661-9191 9 30 a m Cont Fam y Worst! p Jiif Hegdal Pastor Sunday Worship 9 00 a m Sunday School (all ages) 1000am Family Worship (Nursery Avail) and Children s Church GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U 8A) http Wwww timothylivonia com 9 15am Contemporary l UHOiK ( Ml K(H Ol ( HKM . „ 5835 Sheldon Rd , Canton % (734) 459 0613 11 00 a m Traditional « B B \ Child Care provided for all services 5 T u f f 4 Sunday Woreh p & Sunday School Youth Groups • Adulr Small Groups Iridenrine Larin M ass itiuK inorinttiM w e s i * 9 0 0 a m & 1 1 0 0 a m * '*'• Sum m er M onths 10 00 a m Approved by the 291 East Spring Street • Plymouth 48170 Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday Worship • 11am 6pm Dee 26 & Jan 2-one service 10 0 0 a m Archdiocese of Detroit s, k Childcare Provided • Every Sunday at 9:30 AM / , 11 - Bible Class Resources for Hearing ard S ght mpared Nursery at 8otfi Services 9-30&llam Sunday 10am & Wednesday 7pm Handicapped Aeeessble Smday8ctiooi9 30ani. Trinity Episcopal Church wwwgsrevachureh org 734-451 1877 Michigan 'Bible School (/3 4) 4 2 7 ”*I414 ♦ $Q650€MileRch, Lwima Sunday October 3J Minister Tuesday & Thursday 7pm VISITORS war OMF (In M lie W«t of Mi

RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 48755 Warren Rd Canton Michigan 48187 THE REV RICHARD4 5 1 - 0 A 4 4PERFETTO 4 ( H I K< H O l ( . o n _ [bfcLL UKfcfcK Weekday Masses i COMML NIT Y CHURCH (Dbsmrer Eccentric Tuesday & Friday 8 30 a m Saturday 4 30pm . ^ s i d e f t t y Casual, Confernpot ai y, NEWSPAPERS Sunday 830& 1030am J . Church Excellent Children's W HERE HOMETOW N STORIES UNFOLD | 01 BlII Program ST GENEVIEVE ROMAN Meets at Franklin H S in In addition to our weekly Worship Directory, the Observer CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Service Schedule: 29015 Jam ison Ave • Livonia Livonia on Joy Road and Eccentric Newspapers publishes a traditional holiday East of M ddlebe t between 5 M e 8 Schoolcraft Rds Sunday School 9 30am (Between Merr mon and M ddlebelt Roadsj MASS Mon Wed Thurs Fn 9 00 a m Tues 7 00 p m • Sat 5 00 p m Sunday Worship 10 45am at 10 00 a m directory before Christmas. If you are interested, please Sun 830& 1000am & 1200noon 734 425 1174 Confess ons Sat 3 00 4 00 p m Wednesday Evening 6 00pm Join us hr toffee, bagels ond call 734- 953-2153 for more information. 734-427-5220 donuts after the serviceI

W c c n * V * * j * Offering constructive criticism toothers can be beneficial but only if the other person is receptive to our m l S a h ( I S J f A V L /V t I 1 L I 7 ( 5 « m comments In teaching situations or during on the job training constructive criticism is usually necessary to instruct and help a person develop a trade or vocation However correcting someone even in a kind or skillful manner can be very challenging since we are never sure how the mdiv dual may react Many friendships and families have been destroyed because someone has been overly critical of another person s words or actions Knowing when we should offer our comments can also be difficult and we should be fairly certain that our comments are truthful and necessary It often seems so easy to criticize others because we mistakenly believe that we are without fault or are such experts on most everything The Bible tells us that we look at the speck in our brother s eye but we pay no attention to the log in our own (Luke 6 41) Faultfinding and being overly critical of others especially behind their backs are wrong and can become habit forming However kind words are good for the soul and help to build a person up

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COMMUNITY MESSENGER If y o u w a n t to su b m it a n item fo r the Livonia The course is open to the a m each Sunday For information 830pm For more information call Galik senior pastor of St John and religion calendar fax it to (734) 591 public and there is no cost involved call Linda Hollman Outreach Director (248)426 0096 Community Messenger features faith Dr Mark Leaser video presenter 7279 or write Religion Calendar The Rev Michael M atsko will be the at (734) 522 6830 Scrapbook and cropping based announcements from Oakland S t John Lutheran Church is at 1011 Observer Newspapers 36251 instructor and will lead the discus New service times If you re interested in learning about County on a space available basis To West University Drive Rochester Schoolcraft Road Livonia Ml 48150 sion Please invite your friends and as 91 5 a m and 11 a m began Sept 12 for scrapbook and cropping Faith Bible submit an announcement write (248)402 8000 The deadline for an announcement to Philip told Nathaniel Come and see the fall and w inter m on th s at Nardm Church is offering a place to put it all Beliefs & Values Observer & Eccentric appear in the Thursday edition is If you have an y additional questions Park United Methodist Church 29887 together 310 p m the second Friday 805 E Maple Birmingham 48009 Or ONGOING n o o n M o n d a y cal! Beth at (248) 3 4 8 8631 W 11 Mile Farmington Hills Call (248) of the m onth at 23414 Orchard Lake fax (248)6441314 Support group 476 8860 Road Farmington Hills A Creative Bethany-South Oakland JANUARY Provides spiritual social and educa New Sunday School Moment consultant will be available Kolel Moshe Bethany South Oakland offers peer tional support for divorced and sepa Beginning at Heart etf the Hills Church to everyone from diehard scrapbook Kolel Moshe institute for Lifelong ministry Newly Hurting sessions fof Festival Services rated Catholic men and women 7 30 5085 Orion Road Rochester for mem ers to novices wanting to learn more Jewish Learning located at Cong the divorced and separated The drop Holy Eucharist and 10 a m Chalking 9 30 p m the first W ednesday of the bers of the community who want to about it For more information call B nai Moshe 6800 Drake Road West in se ssio n s fo cu s o n topics relevant tp the Door Service Epiphany Feast month at St Andrews Parish Center increase their biblical knowledge (248)426 0096 Bloomfield co sponsors three new th o se going th ro u gh divorce o r sep§ Saturday Jan 1 at Trinity Episcopal 1400 Englewood Rochester Forinfor usihg materials from Scripture Press Sunday Worship service Adult Hebrew Reading classes with ration Sessions are at St Columbans Church 11575 Belleville Rd Belleville mation call (248) 652 9173 or (248) The non denominational program is Abiding Presence Lutheran Church the New York based National Jewish Catholic Church 1775 Melton Call (734) 6 9 9 3361 6 5 2 3 8 6 0 open to all a g e s No ch a rge for the Congregational Praise Team leads the Outreach Program Birmingham Call Carol (248)541 0007 Blood Drives Grief support programs classes taking place 9 301015 a m 11 a m Sunday Worship Service featur Level One (Total B eginner) is 11 a m to o r Christine at (248)542 6117 17 pm Tuesday Jan 4 at Cherry Hill At Hope Lutheran Church 3640 every Sunday Se rvice follow s at 10 30 ing contemporary style liturgy and noon Sundays starting Jan 9 taught Cong. B'nai Moshe United Methodist Church 341 South Madison at Carlysle Dearborn a m For more information call (248) music 1150WaltOfl Rochester Hills No by Judy Margolin Level Two Cong B nai Moshe 6800 Drake Road Ridge Road Canton For more mfor Families are e ncouraged to attend 6527774 charge For m ore inform ation call (Beginner Plus) is 9 301030 a m West Bloomfield (248)788 0600 mation call 1800 GIVE LIFE together as age specific gro up s are Adat Shalom (248) 651 6550 Mondays starting Jan 10 taught by h o sts 8 30 a m to 1 3 0 p m Sunday Ja n 9 offered within one convenient loca Synagogue Services are 6pm Friday Worship service Mark Roth a second Level Two class is ■ Shabbat Morning Study Groups at Nardm Park United tion All are welcome Six week senes 9am and9 pm Saturday 730am Plymouth Baptist Church has added a 1011 a m Sundays starting Jan 9 also Explore the Jewish prayer book (sid M ethodist Church 29887 West 11 Mile for ages 1317 began 6 30 8 p m and 6 p m w eekdays and 8 30 a m second Sunday worship celebration taught by Roth Classes are contm dur) and the structure and meaning Farmington Hills No appointment nec Tuesday Sept 21 Adult six week Sunday at Adat Shalom Synagogue The new service tim es are 8 30 a m gent on minimum student enrollment of the Shabbat morning service with essary For more information call series began 6 30 8 p m Tuesday 29901 Middlebelt Farmington Hills For and 10 45 am Both services feature All m ay enroll re gard le ss o f religious Len Wanetik (9 3 0 a m ) and/or dis (248)476 8860 Sept 21 To register call Howe more information call (248) 851 5100 contemporary and traditional worship affiliation There is no charge but a cuss the weekly Torah portion with Catholic Church update Peterson Funeral Hom e (313) 5616163 Welcome to the church music and in depth Bible teaching weekly attendance commitment is Ba rry Levine (10 a m ) No knowledge Were you once Catholic? Beginning Grief workshop Would you like to know more about Full nursery and preschool programs expected Advance registration is of Hebrew required Free drop in Monday evening Jan 11 for six weeks Began Sept 22 and continues 6 30 8 the Catholic Church? Are you already are also provided for both services encouraged ■ Tot Shab bat From 9 30 a m to St Mary s of the Hills Parish will host pm Wednesdays at St Matthews baptized Catholic and have been away The church is at 42021 Ann Arbor Trail ■ On Shabbat Jan 8 Kolel Moshe noon on Shabbat professionally sessions entitled While You Were United Methodist Church 30900 W Six from the ch u rch ? N ow is the tim e to west of Haggerty For more informa invites adult learners to Stay and supervised age appropriate activities Away Join the discussion of what s Mile between Merriman and inquire about coming into the Church tion call (734) 453 5534 Learn after services and Kiddush with fo r children age 3 to 5 No charge no* happened in the Catholic Church as it Middlebelt Livonia Call (734) 422 o r returning to the com m unity of Contemporary worship service community educator Barry Levine The reservations needed Open to all relates to Mass Sacraments and 6038 believers Call Our Lady of Sorrows at A contemporary worship service is topic will be a Parasha Preview of the interested families in the community beliefs/practices For more informa Bible studies (248) 615 5574 for m ore inform ation scheduled at 1130 a m the fourth w eekly Torah portions th at will be read regardless of synagogue affiliation tion or to register call Jan Hall at Birmingham Bible Institute began its Self help groups Sunday of the m onth at St Matthew s in synagogues around the world during Bethany South Oakland (248)853 5390 ext 123 fall sem ester Sept 21 with classes on Local church provides space for self United Methodist Church 30900 Six the upcoming new month of Shevat on Bethany South Oakland a support Divorce Recovery Workshop 12 Tuesday e ve n ings through Dec 7 help groups Overeaters Anonymous Mile Livonia For more information the Jew ish calendar Sta y and Learn on group for the divorced and separated Bethany Rochester conducts a work 22 courses will be taught at Grace a 12 step program for eating disor call (734) 422 6038 / Shabbat is a free drop in senes Each holds regular monthly meetings at shop beginning 730 9 30 pm Baptist Church 280 East Lincoln ders meets 7p m Tuesdays and Worship services se ssio n begins at about 12 30 p m and 730pm at St Columbans Catholic Thursday Jan 13 for 11 weeks at St Birmingham Students receive certifi Thursdays Alcoholics Anonymous a 8 3 0 a m and 11 a jn Sunda ys at St runs for one hour Shabbat appropriate Church 1775 Melton in Birmingham Irenacus Catholic Church 7710 Old cates for co urse s successfully com 12 step program for alcohol related faul s Presbyterian Church Five Mile attire is requested All are welcome For more information call Carol at Perch Road Rochester Hills The work pleted For inform ation call (248) 64 6 problems meets 8p m Wednesdays and Inkster roads Livonia Forinfor For information about NJOP visit (248)541 0007 or Christine at (248)542 shop is open to the divorced and sep 2000 and 7pm Saturdays Sex and Love mation call (734) 4221470 wwwnjoporg Cong B nai Moshe is a 6117 arated of all faiths No charge For New contemporary service Addicts Anonymous a 12 step pro Ablaze Young Adult Ministries Conservative synagogue For more Seventh-day Adventist more information call Mike at (248) Began 9am Sunday Sept 26 new gram for co dependency and destruc Presented by Detroit World Outreach information or to register call Nancy Each Saturday Seventh day Adventist 6 5 2 3 8 6 0 contemporary service will be held the tive relationship problems meets 7 30 730pm every Tuesday Using cutting Kaplan at (248)7371931 or email Church 2775 Crboks Road Troy hosts Birmingham First Concert Series last Sunday of the month at Rosedale pm Mondays at First Baptist Church edge music high tech video and light kolelmoshe@comcast net a 9 3 0 a m Sabbath school 11 a m Presents Everyone Dance a varied Gardens Presbyterian Church 9601 300 Willits one block north of Maple ing drama multi media and a rele St John's Rochester w orship service w ith visitors lunch program of music based on dance Hubbard Livonia A group of church one block west of Old Woodward vant message that can change lives At8am Jan 8 St Johns Rochester eon 5 p m Spirit of Prophecy study with concert organist Tom Trenney members present a short drama on a Parking adjacent to church s north Ablaze is giving young adults ages 18 a member of the Lutheran Church and 615 pm songs prayer and praise and Friends 7 30 p m Friday Jan 14 in theme relevant to the season a entrance to 28 the opportunity to meet friends Missouri Synod will host a free semi fo r all ages the sanctuary of First Presbyterian church event or current newsworthy Addiction No More and hang out with people their age nar titled Healthy Sexuality Free A Daniel and Revelations Bible study is Church 1669 West Maple between situation Sept 26 drama is a look into Do you have any addictive behavior Evening includes a live band pool childcare for those who register by 7p m Tuesdays (248)643 6766 Cranbrook and Southfield roads A the problem of being overloaded with problems drugs alcohol overeating tables ping pong basketball and the Jan 3 This seminar describes the St. Anastasia meet the artists reception follows the requests for o u r tim e and abilities gam bling etc ? Com e to the meeting Motown Cafe in the Freedom Center basic needs that both men and St Anastasia Church 4571 John R Troy program No charge but a freewill For more information call (734) 422 7 8 30 p m Tuesday in Room 202 at on the Detroit World Outreach cam women have The desire to be heard offers a separated and divorce sup offering will be collected to benefit 0494 Detroit World Outreach 23800 West pus 23800 W Chicago near Telegraph and known affirmed praised safe port group at 7 p m T hursda ys facili i future events in the concert senes Prayer group Chicago Redford For more informa Redford For more information call touched passionately desired tated by therapist Angela Mazura The \ For m ore inform ation call Trenney at Join us 7 p m T hursd a ys for m usic tion call (313) 255 2222 Ext 244 (313) 794 0 6 8 4 o r visit the Web site at Seminar speakers are Dr James se ssio n includes a video and tim e for (2 4 8 )6 4 4 2 0 4 0 ext 136 singing prayer and friendship at St Detroit World Outreach www motownmmistries org Jones psychologist the Rev Karl discussion (248)689 8380 Edith Church 15089 Newburgh Non denominational church with cut 1 ONGOING Livonia Com e to the back of the ting edge drama productions contem church enter entrance No 2 For porary energized music hi tech video Aerobic class more information call Grace at (734) and lighting relevant life changing Trinity Church of the Brethren 27350 4641896 Shirley (734) 464 3656 or messages ministr es for all ages W Chicago at Inkster is offering a Geri (734) 464 8906 services tim es are 8 a m 10 * 5 a m Women s Low Impact Aerobic Class to Stronger Women and 6 30 p m Sunday(Sunday school the community every Monday and Walking group jogging aerobic exer for all ages at 9 30 a m junior high - Wednesday at 7 00 pm in the church cise crafts speakers coffee social serves for gra d e s 6 to 8 at 10 45 a m ) Obituaries, Memorials, Remembrances basement To participate in this cost fun and fellowship continues 9 30 Wednesday services 8 45 a m and 7 V*- 1-800-579-7355 <♦ fax 734-953-2232 free 30 minute class wear comfort 1130 a m Thursdays through Nov 18 pm (Family Night) and service for , able exercise attire (floor mats at Faith Covenant Church 35415 W 14 ages 18 to 28 T uesday at 7 30 p m at e-masi OEObits^oe homecomm net | optional) Join us as we exercise for Mile Farmington Hills Registration 23800 West Chicago Redford Call JOY For more information call the fee $25 walk ms $5 Baby sitting $2 (313) 255 2222 o r visit w w w w ayofvic church office (313) 9371199 per child $4 per fam ily per session torycom WINIFRED (Winkle) J RICHARD KROPF HELEN D. (nee Kern) | Worship services For more information call (248) 661 Wednesday Evening Prayer BASSETT J Richard Kropf 94 of Oceanside MORRIS All are welcome to attend worship 9191 7pm Wednesday This is not a struc Age 84 passed away Wt CA formerly of Plymouth Ml and December 27 2004 of Beverly Hills services at St Pauls Presbyterian Women of the Word tured service but an open time of December 22 m her home Naples FL died Wednesday December Beloved wife of the late Peter M for Church Five Mile and Inkster roads Tuesday Ladies Bible Study Women of praying silently and aloud together as Birmingham while reading the latest 8 2004 Mr Kropf was born in 50 years Dear mother of Mary New Yorker Born Winifred Canton OH on August 13 1910 He Angela Laune Papa (Carl) and Juke Livonia 8 30am and 11 am every the Word studies the Book of Luke well as responding to personal Hutchinson Jones she married Harry graduated from Ohio State University Badge (Jim) Grandmother of Carl, Sunday For more information call entitled Grace Under Pressure 9 30 requests at Nardm Park United Lewis Bassett and they had two in Metallurgy Engineering in 1934 Rebecca Evan and Enn Sister of the (734) 4221470 1115 a m Tuesdays at Detroit First Methodist Church 29887 West 11 Mile daughters Connie Lee of Santa Cruz and spent 40 years in the steel busi­ late Fr Clement H Kern Family will ness before retiring to Naples, FL in Community Bible study Church of the Nazarene 21260 Farmington Hills Call (248)476 8860 CA and Susan Silver of Irvine CA receive friends at AJ Desmond & Winkie was an avid bridge player m 1972 Mr Kropf was preceded in Sons (Vasu Rodgers & Connell Studying the Book of Proverbs break Haggerty north of Eight Mile $15 reg Single Point Lighthouse Cafe several clubs She always had a stack death by his wife of 63 years Chapel) 32515 Woodward Ave (btwn fast 7 a m qr Bible study 8 9a m at istration fee includes interdenomma Single and feeling a lo n e ? Com e join of books from the library and read Margaret J Kropf in May 1996 He is 13 14 Mile) Wednesday (Dec 29) 2- the American Table Eight Mile tional study materials Childcare us Single Point Ministries invites you them all The Memorial Service will survived by children John Richard 8pm Rosary 7pm Funeral Mass Kropf II (Nancy) Vista CA James L Farmington Come when you can available for children through age 5 to join more than 550 single adults be Friday December31st atll OOam Thursday 1 lam at Our Lady Queen of at the Birmingham Unitarian Church Kropf (Martha) San Francisco CA, Martyrs 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills * leave when you must For more mfor For m ore inform ation call (248) 348 1130 a m Su n d a y s in Knox Hall fo r fel Nancy Kosch (Ernie) of Bloomfield, Visitation begins at church at | m ation call (248) 92 4 2779 7600 lowship and encouragement The Rev MI and Cathy Cooper (Jim) of 10 30am In lieu of flowers, the fam­ Contemporary service Worship schedule Plymouth MI ten grandchildren and ily suggests memorial to The Fr Paul Clough delivers messages to help seven great grandchildren A memo , New informal service in a casual envi Resumed regular Sunday worship equip you to maximize your single Clement H Kern Foundation, PO rial service will be held on January 8 Box 85235 Westland, MI 48185 | ronment 6pm Sunday at Garden City schedule beginning Sept 12 at ness and relationship with God 2005 at Aegis at Shadowridge Obituary at Presbyterian Church 1841 Middlebelt Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church Coffee doughnuts conversation and Oceanside Mr Kropfs home for the wwwDesmondFuneralHome com past 18 months A second celebration south o f Ford Fellowship hour after 33360 W 13 Mile a t Farm ington Road Christ are always present Single Point of his life is being planned for August services including 10 a m traditional Farmington Hills Services will be held Ministries has a program and activity 2005 in Plymouth, MI His ashes will DAVID J TRAINOR Call (734) 4 217620 at 8 30 a m and 11 a m with Sunday for every age gro up a n d life situation be interred with his wife Margaret at Age 67 December 24, 2004 Beloved Bible Study for Parents School for all a g e s at 9 45 a m A con For more information or to receive a Riverside Cemetery Plymouth MI husband of Lois Loving father of Tor Parents with Young Children 6 temporary service called Praise Forth newsletter call (248) 374 5920 CHARLES F. ,,Chuck,, Memorials may be made to the chari Christopher (Angela), Scott and the COMEAU ty of your choice or late David P Dear grandfather of pm Sundays at Trinity Episcopal is held o n the fourth Sunday of each Single Point Walking Club Elizabeth Hospice 150 W Crest St Ashley & Zachary Brother of James Suddenly December 23 2004 Age Escondido CA 92025 Church 11575 Belleville Road four month For information call (248) 626 Meets 6pm Tuesday and Thursday m 65 of Bloomfield Hills Beloved hus Mary Aitken Tim, Kathleen miles south of Michigan Avenue 7906 the Single Point office at Ward band of Michaeleen Mickie for 44 Macdonald, Terrence Dennis Eileen Belleville Child care available Call New modern-style worship Evangelical Presbyterian Church years Dear father of Charles Bradley JOSEPHINE Brand, Thomas and the late Daniel Comeau (Judith) and Lon Pfau Funeral Services at the R G & G R (7 3 4 )6 9 9 3361 Come be part of som ething big> Christ 40000 Six Mile Northville All fitness LEAVENWORTH Hams Funeral Home 15451 TYimty Episcopal Church (Andrew) Proud grandfather of Age 88 December 24 2004 of Our Savior Lutheran Church (14175 levels welcome Single Point Michael Katherine Sarah Katelyn Farmington Rd Livonia Wednesday, Sb h d a y w orship 8 0 0 a m and 10 0 0 Farmington Rd Livonia Just north of M inistries (ages 3 0 and up) offers 45 and Bridget Brother of David E Westland Beloved wife of the late January 5th at 11 am Visitation John R Dear mother of Eileen Tuesday January 4th, from 1 9 pm am Bible^tudies Sundays at 8 50 196) began a new MODERN style wor m inistries for sin g le s including Men s (Yvonne) Uncle of Jacqueline (Michael) Rowland and John B with a Scripture Service at 8 pm a m and W ednesdays at 9 30 a m at ship service o n Sunda y Sept 12 This Fellowship Womens Fellowship and Jeffrey Mary Ellen and John Family will receive friends at A J Desmond ((Jack) Sondra) Dear sister of Memorial Contributions may be the church 11575 Belleville Road 4 multi media service will be informal PACS People Active m Christian Study) & Sons (Vasu Rodgers & Connell Charles Ritter Also survived by directed to the American Heart seven grandchildren and nine great Association or the Charity of your m ills south of Michigan Ave using modern and praise music led Bible study group Call (248)374 5920 Chapel) 32515 Woodward Ave grandchildren Funeral service was AWANA (btwn 13 14 Mile) Wednesday (Dec choice Please sign the online guest­ Belleville Call (734) 69 9 3361 by vocalists and various instruments held at R G & G R Harris Funeral book at wwwrggrharns com Orthodoxy 101 Dramas led by the members will Every Wednesday night Faith Bible 29) 4 00 8 00pm Prayer service Home 31551 Ford Road, Garden City Wednesday evening Funeral Mass Explore issues of faith and morals in a often be part of this service This Church offers an AWANA program for Thursday 11am at St Hugo of the Tuesday December 28th at 2 00 pm coprse entitled Orthodoxy 101 It service will be held at 9 45 a m each children from kindergarten through Hills Church 2215 Opdyke Rd OBITUARY POLICY * meets weekly 7pm Wednesdays at Sunday between the traditional serv fifth grade at Faith Bible Church Bloomfield Hills Visitation begins at The fm* to e lines o f an church at 10 30am Memorials to isostuasyare published at n o Hofy Transfiguration Orthodox Church ices at 81 5 a m and 11 a m Sunday 23414 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Lourdes Nursing Home 2300 Watkins 36675 W Seven Mile Road between School youth and adult Bible classes Hills Drop your children off or stay cost All additional linos m i LakeRd Waterford, MI 48238 b e charged a t $4 per line You i Farmington and Newburgh roads will also be offered at 9 45 a m and 11 for a Bible study offered to parents 7 CHARLES EDWARD m ay place a picture o f>our DWYER loved one for an additional cost of on!) $6 Symbolic Charlie went home to be with the emblems may be included at Lord on December 17 2004 at age 78 LOUISE N. LUKOMSKI no co:d (example American Survived by Mildred Grace Millie Age 87 of Plymouth died December Hags Uigiouswrnlxite,etc) These area florists are standing by w aitin (nee Hermsmeier) his beloved bnde of 26 2004 She was born April 15 YWvitytllHAe 55 years brother Paul(Barbara)Dwyer 1917 m Detroit She is survived by F d *iy 5 P M i» Sunday assist you with your flo ra l arrangement n children Diane Dc La Santos Debra her children Patricia LeFevre (Dan) Nordquist Mark(Kim)Dwyer Bernadine Young, Leonard (Beverly) Flopjer Daniel (Kim) Dwyer Karen Dwyer Lukomski Georgette (Robert) Hattie FREE DELIVERY and David (Miranda) Dwyer along and Candice (Bill) Paff her grandchil with 14 grandchildren & three great dren Gregory Timothy, September IWaMto Flower King of Livonia granddaughters Born May 11 1926 in Geoffrey Danielle Rebecca Heather 34899 Plymouth Road Quincy Illinois Charlie served m the and Lynette her great grandchildren US Navy during World War II He ortecto directory Livonia, Ml 48150 Caitlm and Claire and her brothers Obits s/o graduated from Notre Dame and sisters Joan Edmund, Hilary and 800.657.6749 • 734.513.8000 University m 1950 earned his CPA Theresa She is preceded in death by 734 953-2232 www flowerkingoflivoma com then worked for Ford Motor Company her husband, Leo Funeral from St form s oformmcsii m Michigan retiring after 33 years John Neumann Church 44800 Warren The funeral service was held on Road Canton Thursday 11 30am m 95 3-2870 Tor more information on how Wesley Berry Wednesday December 22nd m Tempe Friends may visit Thursday 10 or U z X a is s r AZ followed by burial at Paradise 10 30am at Schrader Howell Funeral 7U 853*2087 you can list your Floral f l o w e r s Memorial Garden m Scottsdale Home 280 S Mam Plymouth Honorary donations may be made to Business here please call: Interment at Holy Sepulchre 866 818-7653 1-800-WESLEYS the Alzheimer s Assc 1028 E Cemetery Southfield 1-800-579-7355 6677 Orchard Lake Road McDowell Rd Phoenix AZ 85006 www.800wesleys com C I O ( * ) O b se rv e rs Eccentric [ T hurlfey December 30 2004 ivicwJiometoivriljfe com

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Do you think of the mortgage application we have any 'ecourse to stop process to truly comprehend it’ m y clients’ long- and short­ term goals To the extent th a t th e single family hom e restriction has The m ortgage selection not been waived, you process is certainly not a should be able to enforce it “one size fits all” proposi­ against the construction of tion Choosing the correct fit a cellular tower In a for a borrow er’s situation is similar case out of Arizona, as critical on the debt side of the construction of a the house as is choosing the cellular tower on church correct investment vehicle property within a single Marge Whetstme, (seated) newly elected president of the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of Realtors and Alissa Nead, the group's Realtor of the for money managers on the family subdivision was Year review the schedule of upcoming programs asset m anagem ent side deemed to violate the Because different borrow­ restrictive covenants that ers require different strate­ prohibited construction of gies to manage their debts - anything o th er th a n th e m ost sizable of which is detached single family Buyers ruled in '04: They could be picky usually their mortgage - 1 dwellings There also may will be spending the next be a provision in your several weeks providing spe­ documents that prohibits BY KEELY SCHRAMM Buyers were cautious ‘ People were floor laundry room, and library/office cific insights and strategies commercial and/or STAFF WRITER uncertain about their jobs,” said Nead was important Master suites that offer a th a t borrow ers can use dur­ business activities which W ith interest rates so low we should have little privacy and a three-car garage are ing the different stages of might also be supportive of W ith so many houses on the market, had buyers coming out of the woodwork im portant their lives the association’s position buyers could afford to be choosy, and they Sellers, anxious to move on, invested in W hetstm e has also noticed th a t more To m etaphorically explain You are best advised to were in 2004, according to Alissa Nead of landscaping, paint, and other quick fixes retirees are moving back to Michigan to these phases, I will break consult with an attorney to Coldwell Banker Preferred m Plymouth to give their homes m ore curb appeal be with family Homes with two master down my four different cate­ seek the appropriate You could look for a home that “Your house is such a personal part of you, suites, one for the homeowner, and one gories according the sea­ remedies against the matched your furniture and some people said Nead It hurts sellers feelings when for aging parents, are becoming more sons Spring, summer, cellular tower company did said Nead, who was recently named they hear negative comments about their popular autumn, and winter Phase and owner of the the Western Wayne Oakland County home But there were so many homes on Stronger than expected home sales and one spring, represents the subdivision lot before Associations Realtoi of the Year Buyers the market By the end of the year sellers higher median prices have caused the first time homebuyer pur­ construction begins were looking for homes they didn t have to understood the} had to do updates and National Association of Realtors to revise chasing a property and set do anything to make repairs upward its year end forecast Existmg- ting up a home Summer, l understand that there is a This was a great year, said Chris Schools were the No 1 thing buyers con­ home sales are expected to jump 7 9 per­ the second phase, includes new statute in Michigan Courtney, WWOCARs 2004 president sidered in making a home purchase They cent to 6 58 million in 2004, well above those homeowners who regarding judgment liens “But it was definitely a buyer s m arket mention it even if they don’t have chil­ last year s record For 2005, NAR proj­ actively building a family which I obtained against a Some houses are sitting on the market In dren, said Nead ‘Good schools are too ects 6 38 million sales, which would be and facing all the cash-flow homeowner in a condo I did th e past, houses would sell w ithin hours or important for resale ’ the second highest level on record issues related therein Next, check the title and found that days of being listed It s been a problem for Consumers are a lot more informed and The national median existmg-home autumn involves borrowers the association of people who buy a new house before selling do their homework price is projected to rise 7 9 percent to who are rapidly accumulat­ homeowners filed a lien the old one They face having to pay two They are more demanding They know $182,500 for the year The median new- ing assets and equity And against the unit. Do i have a mortgages ” what they want, said Marge Whetstme, home price should increase 8 9 percent th e final, winter, is charac­ priority to that lien? newly elected president of the Western to $214,600 terized by equity and asset c a u t io n u r g e d Wayne Oakland County Association of New-home sales will nse 8 9 percent to conversion to cash flow While a judgm ent lien has Realtors ‘ More and more Realtors are 118 million this year and 113 million are “Spring5 homebuyers, or priority over a lien His advice’ If you’re thinking about advertising on the Internet forecast for 2005, just shy of the record first-timers, almost never recorded with the register moving, sell your house before you buy a Realtors are also taking on more of a expected this year Housing starts are have an abundance of cash of deeds after a notice of the new one He believes some of those houses consultant role ‘We coordinate the sale seen at 1 95 million this year, the highest with which to make a down judgment lien is recorded, on the market will begin to move m 2005 and guide them right up to closing,’ said level since 1978, housing construction is payment Additionally, they there are a num ber of ‘ R ates^t^gg low is..a good thing, he said Whetstmev^ATp^pilhings need to be projected at 1 87 million units in 2005 often have very little to show exceptions including a lien ‘ If ramWtayWw^efowf"' percent.„and I explained- city ordinances, David Lereah, NAR’s chief economist, by the way of work experi­ for unpaid assessm ents or don’t see them hitting there, that’s a good pricing Pure numbers don’t help you sell a said th at some of th e backup in housing ence and credit history The charges due to a condo sign for real estate” house unless you know w hat’s going on m demand is being met ‘We’re setting our sum o f these n sk factors, association, homeowners’ Nead said it gives her an ulcer when the neighborhood” fourth consecutive record year for exist­ com bined with the need to association, or property buyers have two houses - the one they just People move a lot more than they used mg-home sales, and even with strong properly educate the young owners’ association that bought - and the one they’re trying to sell to “People’s jobs change, they don’t stay in fundamentals such as household growth, borrowers along the way, arises from or pursuant to “With low interest rates a lot of people a job forever,” said W hetstme “You used to low interest rates and an improving econ­ often makes for a good Recorded restrictions that refinanced and rolled their credit into see someone stay in a house for 10 years, omy, we simply can t set records every amount of work for the con­ run with the land Therefore, their mortgage,’1 she said “Your hom e is not anymore ” year,’ Lereah said Given the sharp rise scientious mortgage loan your judgment lien would your biggest asset ” “There were a lot of first-time buyers over last year’s record, a lot of buyers officer not take priority against the Her fear is that some people will use the because of low interest rates and that’s a have found th e hom e they’ve been look­ This is the first part of a associations lien You should equity to pay creditors and be left with lit­ plus,” said Whetstme Some of those first­ ing for and we can expect a bit o f a five-part senes After the consult with an attorney to tle or nothing when they decide to sell tim e buyers were couples breather m 2005, which will rem ain a fifth weekly column publish­ determine what remedies their house historically strong year’ es, readers may download you have with respect to your There were a lot of foreclosures m DEFINITION CHANGING Lereah predicts the 30-year fixed-rate th e entire merged series judgment hen southeast Michigan this year Lois Maljak, mortgage should rise slowly but average online at foreclosure specialist at Home Savers Inc, Duo family income is changing the defi­ only 6 4 percent next year In 2005, he www PhillipsHQ, com Robert M Meisner is a lawyer and a Warren-based agency specializing in nition of “starter house ” expects the median existing-home price Timothy Phillips is a mortgage the author of Condominium providing counseling services to individu­ “Couples used to look a t w hat they to rise 5 0 percent and the typical new banker and newspaper columnist Operation Getting Started & als facing home foreclosures, estimates what they could afford,” said Whetstme home price to grow by 5 8 percent You may access his Wealth Staying on the Right Track se con d th at 10-15 percent of homeowners in the “Now they re looking at new construc­ Whetstme is hoping the economy Academy archives at edition It is available for $995 plus country are barely able to make their tion They re marrying later, and are strengthens m 2005 Nead believes hous­ www PhillipsHQ com or phone him $2 shipping and handling For more monthly payments “What we find our already through school and have a ing prices will stay stable, and there toll free at (866) 369 4516 Home information call (248) 644 4433 or families struggling to make ends meet career ’ won t be huge increases “That will be buyers should always consult a visit bmeisner@meisner associ through credit cards and loans, and in Homebuyer needs are changing too “I good m the long ru n ,’ she said “You get professional for guidance specific atescom This column shouldnt be turn, set themselves up as a prime candi­ noticed more buyers didn t care about a the big jump, then the big fall Slow and to their situation Look for part two construed as legal advice date for foreclosure,’ she said formal dining room,” said Nead A first steady will win for consumers o n J a n 6 Adjustable mortgages down, 15-year rates show rising trend

BY JEANNINE AVERSA downward as the economy hit a late danger to the economy, analysts say hit record highs for all o f 2004 Sales One-year adjustable rate ASSOCIATED PRESS spring-early summer soft spot One-year adjustable rate mort­ next year should also do well, accord­ Recent economic data suggest the gages, meanwhile, dipped slightly to ing to the National Association of mortgages, meanwhile, dipped The mortgage rate picture was economy is expanding at a solid pace 4 17 percent, compared with 418 per­ Realtors ttnxed Rates on 30-year and 15-year Rates on 15-year, fixed-rate m ort­ cent the previous week The associations chief economist, slightly to 4.17 percent, compared mortgages w ent up, while rates on gages - a popular option for refinanc­ The nationwide averages for mort­ David Lereah, predicts rates on 30- one-year adjustable mortgages went ing - rose to 518 percent, up from gage rates do not include add-on fees year mortgages will slowly nse next with 4.18 percent the previous down 511 percent known as points Each loan type car­ year to around 6 4 percent, still fairly Freddie Mac’s weekly survey Thirty-year and 15-year rates were ried a 0 6 point fee low by historical standards week. The nationwide averages for released Wednesday, Dec 22, showed the highest since the beginning of rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages December Long-term mortgage rates A year ago, rates on 30-year mort­ The Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage rates do not include add-' increased to 5 75 percent, compared have remained well behaved even as gages averaged 5 82 percent with 15- meanwhile, reported that refinanc­ with 5 68 percent the previous week. the Fed boosted short-term interest year mortgages at 514 percent and ings accounted for 48 9 percent of all on fees known as points. Rates on 30-year mortgages h it a rates five times this year That’s one-year ARMs at 3 77 percent mortgage loan applications filed last high this year of 6 34 percent the because inflation, while creeping Low mortgages rates have support­ week, up from 46 percent week of May 13 They slowly drifted higher, is not currently viewed as a ed home sales, which are expected to F 2 ( * > Observer & Eccentric | Thursday December 30 2004 www.iiometourUife.com

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he w inter cold is no din­ rotating schedule at noon, 1 ■ Cover ...... E5 ner party, but science has p m and 3pm In 2005 expect rock bands to get more a tendency to make all Presentations by two visit­ emotional and draw inspiration from things - 6ven bad things - Balnr, it's c tld ing guests are also scheduled fre sh e r so u rc e s more palatable ^ Jennifer Fong from Ibledo No wonder The Big Zoo is slated to talk about ■ Star struck...... E6 Freeze, the Ann Arbor Inuit Eskimo culture, present Find out whats in the stars for you this Hands-On Museum’s Arctic artifacts and lead week Read your horoscope annual event about the science games and hands-on activi­ of cold, is so popular This ties at 1 p m and 2pm - ■ Table hopping...... E7 year’s exploration of all things today Metro Detroit s top restaurants Have you chilly runs through Sunday, On Monday, Jan 2, there’s discovered them yet? Jan 2 The museum is closed “Cold-blooded Encounters,” New Year’s Day with an assortm ent of live ■ Drlnkology ...... E11 This is an opportunity to reptiles and amphibians The Grand Marnier Margarita is a classic learn about what cold is, what The Big Freeze faces winter chills head on making a special visit to die to serve on New Year's Eve cold does You know, what’s museum from 1 to 3 p m. going on and why are my BY NICOLE STAFFORD i STAFF WRITER Other hands-on activities cheeks red in the cold? Or why are ongoing and include does the water freeze when the sun is Mattimoe, explaining the experiment is snowflake-making and igloo-building using out?” said Erm Mattimoe, public pro­ used to reveal the differences and connec­ sugar cubes grams manager at the museum, tions between gases, liquids and solids “Between the sugar cubes and the ice which experiences high atten­ Another experiment, m which demonstra­ cream, we’re going to have so many sugar dance - a minimum of 600 tors freeze gas inside a balloon, shows how buzzes,” joked Mattimoe “But there’s really visitors daily - during the molecules slow down m colder temperatures a good family energy going on There’s a lot week of The Big Freeze The demonstrations take place on a of family learning, going on ” The program centers around hands-on demonstra­ tions that reveal scientific prin­ ciples behind cold temperatures and include making ice-cream m Ziploc bags “It s a great, great science activity,” said Mattimoe “And, of course, you get to eat the ice cream ” The museum also provides take-home directions for ice-cream making Although shaking up everybody’s © b s c ru c r £3 TEccentric favorite frosty treat inside a couple of NEWSPAPERS plastic bags with the help of some ice is by far the most popular activity during The Big Freeze, the liquid nitrogen demos run Keely Schramm Megan Pennefather a close second, said Mattimoe Museum Editor D e sign e r staff use the liquid to freeze a variety of objects, including fresh flowers and Nicole Stafford Dan Dean bananas Staff Writer Design Editor ‘Then we use a banana to ham m er a nail and crumble the flowers, said Lana Mini Susan Rosiek Staff Writer Executive Editor

Marty Carry Peter Neill CHILL TIME A dvertising Director General Manager What The Big Freeze a special event exploring the science of cold When* Through Sunday Jan t The Big Freeze demonstrations are scheduled on a rotating basis times include noon 1 p m For editorial information and 3 p m regular museum hours are please call (248) 901-2587 10 a m to 5 p m Monday Saturday and noon For advertising information please call (734) 953 2153 to 5 p m Sunday museum is closed Jan 1 Where Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 220 E Ann St Ann Arbor Tickets Regular admission for adults $750 children age 217 $6 kids underage vr#ilsen A 2 free students and seniors $6 call BE i M I (734) 995 5439 or visit www aahom org COURTESY OF ANN ARBOR HANDS ON MUSEUM A HomeTowr Commun cat ons Netwo k publ cation Kara Schultz makes a snowflake cut-out during The Big Freeze at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum The annual event explores the science of cold 4. wwivJiometownlife com ^ 15% QFF j

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BY KEVIN BROWN Spears or the Simpson sisters That’s why record compa­ Detroit has more bands STAFF WRITER nies are having a hard time, they’re not developing bands,” Wilson said “People want to be challenged with In 2005, expect rock bands to get more emotional and their music” to squeeze out in 2005 draw inspiration from fresher sources He said this explains the rise of The White Stripes, That’s the word from some keen observers of the who create music from sources of inspiration that metro Detroit and national music scenes mclude traditional blues “I’m glad to see bands like the “Phat” Matt, 89X FM music director, said young White Stripes doing so well,” said Wilson “It encourages bands with emotional lyrics and vocal styles are winning kids to pick up a guitar and make music.’ more attention from radio listeners Last year around this time, some predicted The White “The Used, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Stripes’ success would spark more attention to bands Romance and Underoath have the most rabid fans as we lumped m the “Detroit Garage Rock” bag, particularly come into 2005,” he said “They are grouped into a The Von Bondies, pegged as the next big thing from ‘screamo’ category - personally I think that label is kind Detroit Some said that if The Von Bondies could make of dumb, but you hear it a lot it big after The White Stripes, even more Detroit bands “The appeal is two fold The music alone is incredibly could follow attractive Soft loud dynamic songs that have great It didn t happen - at least not yet The Von Bondies melodies, chord changes and even the return of some Pawn Shoppe Heart got serious attention both nationally guitar solos The lyncs are emotional and direct Vocal and internationally, but their popularity did not swell to styles can change from a whisper to a scream in just a the level anticipated by some rock writers few seconds The mam thing is the realness of the songs “I think they’re a really great band and have a lot of and the bands The songs are direct and speak to the potential They didn’t sell multi-millions of records, but audience m a real way The bands are real They hang if you look you see growth from the first to the second out with the audience more than ever before and after record, and I can’t wait for the next record,” Wilson said shows, so a strong connection is made ” Wilson notes that some popular Detroit bands Willy Wilson has a umque perspective as host of the labeled Garage Rock such as The Dirtbombs and The Rhythm and Blues and Beyond show on 101 9-FM Detroit Cobras aren’t really Garage Rock at all, since WDET, and as promoter for The Magic Bag on they explore funk and R&B “On other trends to look for m 2005, there’s almost a My Chemica Woodward Avenue m Royal Oak, which presents top Romance local and tounng rock and Americana bands “People are tired of being force fed music like Bntney PLEASE SEE MUSIC, E8 imvw.hometawnlife.com Observer ^Eccentric | Thursday December 30 2004* (**) E5 T H E DETROIT INSTITUTE Or ARTS Star struck (Dec 3 0 J a n 1) By Dennis Fairchild

ARIES (Marchmaiui 21-April 20) j o s t t; things l will come easily to you as 2005 begins and those that don t those few weeks aren t forth'i worrying about Life am t a il a b o u t work or worry Rami T W IH S (April 21-May 21) Since early December you seem to believe that all others want is to profit at your expense fid y(youm o ay have a point On the other hand if you re too suspicious you might miss out on a JjpWFme money or love making opportunity soon Analyze all offers Bull GEMINI (May22-June 21) Your confidence may have suffered one or two blows recently but you can sense that the tide ...... has turned in your favor What s happening now confirms that a new cycle has begun one in /hich the disappointments of the past mean nothing Its only now that counts Twin

CAMIIf(June 22-JuJy 23) Forget your recent disappoints Moon Kid it s behind you Nothing is impossible Nothing is too much for you kiddo If you set your heart on something this week you II get it sooner than later 4 S iatever the odds' Aim as high a$ you possibly can then go higher still L W f l f e -:4-Aug. A u 23) % fobu u have a knack for getting others to share your beliefs but since pre Christmas you seem to be losing ground on a current venture Lion With this weeks celestial influences urging you to be a little less assertive you should try diplomacy rather than dogma Aim-for an open heart as well as nm d

VIRGO iAug. 24-Sept. 23) Some situations are worth worrying about and some are not The sooner you learn how to tell the difference the happier you II be Don t blame others when things go wrong sweet Virgo Accept life for what it is and then make it better Hey it s a new year' Live on the bright side of the stre e t'

LIBRA (Sept. 24-0ct. 23) If you re wise enough to acknowledge any pitfalls that may lie ahead you might end 04 richer t L^ap p ie r and healthier than when it started Although you don t have to you seem to be going °f your way to show family and colleagues that you re the best at what you do But if you try too hard they might think you doubt yourself

Oct. 24-Nov. 22) s P f i it s a yin yang kmda time right now Scorp' If you feel in any way disillusioned with what s been happening it s time to start thinking seriously about how you can improve your lot One thing is for certain Before you start anything new you re going to have to give up something old

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) til \rh e current cosmic dance since your birthday encourages you to make a break that should ve been made long ago Every relationship has a natural life span and it s not in any ones best interests to keep it alive beyond its time Letting go is hard but the results may be worth it for both Sadge

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 21) ley loosen up Cap it s birthday time' You need to widen your horizons and outlook over the ung weeks so you can see what has always been there in front of you It may be tempting to cling to a narrow view of reality but the universe is too enormous to let your opinions hold you back kid

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Feb. 20-March 20) H appy New Y ear F ish ' I know that y o u don t w ant to he ar th is but y o u r co nfid e n ce m ay take a n o se d ive th is w eek but it II b e sh o rt lived Ju st ride it out a n d don t be disa p p o inted n o r d isco u r 9 aged T his is o n e of th o se tim es w hen se e m ingly negative e ve n ts will have p o sitive results Ttisexhb ion was cura ed by Ma noBaovie flasgned by eUaanfl D IA Mass mo Vigne w h David Law and c c aed by ExKbtions ntemational yeugorg’ NY Tti® na Iona ton of hsexhbitron ssponsosdb Venn W f nDetrot additions support spovidedby nsiMchigariCounc fo Arts Dennis Fairchild is a Birmingham based astrologer and author of several books on divination For informa and C af Affai s and he City o De ro tion about personal consultations phone (248) 646 3555 or e mail DenFairchild@ao! com * Gi* Pon yemn & C A csnne de a 955 Pho og aphy b uca Vm e PDFO6082S267B

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National recognition of metro Detroit restaurants in year 2004 were topped off by the 2005Zagat Survey ofAmeruxCs Top Restaurants It cited EMILYS, THE LARK (where new Chef de Cuisine Kyle Ketchum rolled out his interpretation of French cooking techniques m January) and The Townsend Hotel s RUGBY GRILLE as earn mg 28 out of a potential 29 points for cui Frank Taylor owner of Magnolia, welcomes cus sine In all of America, only eight restau tomers to his restaurant rants scored higher FRI. 12-31. A sold out guest chef presentation at the and more to Birmingham m late “TKSCOTT’perlom James Beard House m Apnl by November The Churrascana, an unlimited M w m m m P M M Chef/Owner Luciano Del Signore of BACCO cuts format of meats, fish, poultry and veg­ RISTORANTE in Southfield was followed by etables served tableside directly off skewers, SAT. 1-01.... a Gourmet magazine citation In the 2004 has been all the rage in M anhattan In a M B g Y i m m f Gourmet Restaurant Guide of 30 American colorful atmosphere, the concept is fun and Rose Bowl Party: U of M cities, Bacco was cited as one of two Big suited more to groups than intimate dining vs. Texas 4:15pm; $1 Coneys Deal” metro Detroit restaurants SUN. 1-02...25e Wings On the heels of this came Bacco s first ONE OF A KIND Zagat Survey (2005) recognition as one of During Lions Game and metro Detroits Top 10 restaurants for 2004 brought three unique concepts to s1.00 Domestic Drafts food the area A brainchild of restaurateur Frank MON. 1-03...2-5oz Lobster Taylor, former Detroit Lions defensive end Tail Dinner $15.95 'STEAKING' A CLAIM Robert Porcher and jazz artist Alexander $2.0022oz Domestic Drafts Zonjic opened as SELDOM BLUES in early ik s c o t t Baring Football Samel Cameron Mitchells restaurant group June Corporate Executive Chef Jerry s m m c o r n debuted in Birmingham with the opening Nottage directs the kitchen of this hip and Prime Rib, Salmon, or s TUBS. 1-M...10tn Filet ofMitchellsFishMarketm2003 The cool jazz supper club (also serving lunch), Chicken Broccoli Alfredo > Mignon $13.95 company opened CAMERON’S STEAK- helping prove the adage, “If you build it, HOUSE in September 2004, next door to they will come smmmme toast Kameke 8pm HI Bless AFTER Mitchells Fish Market on Willits The Frank Taylor Management Group WED. 1-05...All You Can Eat Crab Legs 5-10 pm With its Rat Pack era theme, rich walnut also operates MAGNOLIA, which opened in All For, woods and jazz-influenced art, the atmos­ Detroit as its only upscale southern and THUDS. 1-06...Bratzetl Beef Short Ribs $10.95 phere at Camerons Steakhouse breaks soul food haven Whether its kicked up away from the distinctly nautical Mitchell s Fned Oysters, Cajun Shrimp, Oyster WATOH THE i§lli§W t, Fish Market A piano bar, dark leather Po Boy, slow-cooked BBQ, Baby Back Ribs, B u r n e r Y b a k s B a y upholstery, white tablecloths and logo- Buttermilk Fned Carolina Catfish or engraved china mark Camerons as sophis­ Chicken Voodoo, its southern and finger- h e r b ! ticated yet overall unpretentious And the lickin’ good © ip1 Hi w® f8 M 8 steaks’ Judge for yourself Camerons is With items on the menu familiar to KICK ©BP TIME packed every night of the week Italian food lovers, PALAZZO DIBOCCE PAMPAS CHURRASCARIA BRAZIL­ IAN GRILLE brought a new steak concept PLEASE SEE R ESTAU R AN TS, E9

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Check listings below for phone numbers and websites THE E c c e n tric NEWSPAPERS national Amusements SPANCL1SK [PC 13] THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA [PG 13] Thursday Listings (NP) FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX [PC13J Showcase Cinemas 1230 330 640 1010 Digital Projection 11 20 240 610 930 THE AVIATOR [PC 13] 115 (420@$550)715945 Farmington Civic Theatre Showcase Dearborn 1 8 THE AVIATOR [PC 13] TOE POUR EXPRESS [C] 10-401 455307 309 30 (NP) SPANCLISH (PGU] 33332 Grand River Fa m ngton Michigan & Telegraph 1040 220 600 930 11 05 1 50 440 FAT ALBERT [PC] 1 00(410@$5 50)710950 248-474-1951 313-S613449 TOE INCREDIBLES [PC] 1 10400640900 OCEAN S TWELVE [PGU] BARGAIN PRICES DAILY Barga n Mat nees Da ly Al Shows unt 16 pm 11 40 2 30 515 Star Falrlane THE DARKNESS [PG 13] 1240 (4 00 4 40@$550)6407209201000 •Late Shows f Sat THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE 2ISSOU [R] 18900 Mich ganAve Dearborn 1230315615845 BUDE TRINITY [R] CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES F0 50 1 40 4 25 710 9 55 313-240-6389 MEET THE FOCKERS [PC IB] (5 00 @$5 50) 720 945 Showcase Westland 1-3 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA [PC 13} 10 50 1215300410545700830945 CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS [PC] Thursday 12/30 dint Thursday 1/6 List ngs 6800 Wayne Rd 1210 320 630 945 Thursday List ngs SPANGLISH [PG 13] 12 20 2 50 (5 20 @$5 50) 7 40 9 55 SHALL WE DANCE? [PC13] OneWkS tf'WarenM THE POUR EXPRESS JO] BUDETRMTflR) 10-30 1 20330430750 SPONCEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE [PC] MAWLTALl [PC] 734-7291060 030 10 410 11 30 250 550 8551205 LEMONY SNICKET S 1215215 UDDER 49 [PGU] (12/30 Only) Barga n Mat nees Da ly CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS [PC] A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS [PC] NATIONAL TREASURE [PG] Begnnng Friday 12/31 All Shows Until 6 pm * Late Shows Fn Sat Star Rochester Hllti 11 55 2 35 5 05 7 35 10 1 5 11 151 002003454456307409151030 1 00 (4 00 @$550) 7 00 9 50 BRIDGET JONES EDGE OF REASON [PCU] 200 Barclay Crce CLOSER [R] OCEAN S TWELVE ]PC 13] THE POLAR EXPRfSS[G] 248-853-2260 1225 305 535 840 1 10 12 45 4.20 71510 15 1200220 (450 @$5 50) 720945 STUDENT DISCOUNT NOW AVAILABLE HVTtf VALID DARKNESS (PC 13} RUDE TRINITY [R] THE INCREDIBLES [PC] Star Theatres SCHOOL fO 955 1250 335 610 845 11 30 1040PM 1210230 flnemark Mavle16 The World s Best Theatres FAT ALBERT [PC] CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS [PC] Bargain Matlaees Daily $5 75 All Shows Thursday Listings 10 00 1 0 55 11 40 2 35 1 30 2 20 3 1 5 4 20 10 35 AM 28600 Dequ ndre Rd Warren M Starting before 6 00 pm • Now accepting BLADE TRINITY [R] 510 600 655 745 830 925 1020 1 15 1200 NATIONAL TREASURE [PC] 810-558-8207 Visa k MasterCard 620 85511 30 FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX [PC 13] 815PM Main Art Theatre HI MONDAY THRU FRIDAY NO CH LDREN UNDER THE ACE OF 6 WILL BE CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS [PC] 11 05 1 55 4 45 7 25 1 0 45 THE POUR EXPRESS [C] 116 Ma n at 11 M e FIRST SHOW OF THE DAY 50< ALLOWED IN PG 3 & R RATED FILMS AFTER 6 PM 255 330 545 LEMONY SNICKET S A SERIES OF 1 45 230 500 Royal Oak All SHOWS if 50 EXCEPT FRIDAY AND YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF ACE WITH FAT ALBERT [PC] UNFORTUNATE EVENTS [PC] 248-542-0180 SATURDAY AFTER 6 00 PM All SEATS 12 00 PROPER IDENT F CATION TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR 11 15 1 30 415 645 915 1145 1035 11 501 45 245 410 525 all 77 FILMS ext 542 BARGAIN TUtSDAY A RATED R FILM ONLY ONE TICKET PER ID WILL BE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX [PC 13] 6 40 8 1 5 9 35 1 0 50 1 2 25 (DISCOUNTS) SHOWS!!1) AU SHOWS AfTtR THE FIRST SHOW SI 00 GIVEN NPDENOTESNOVIPTCKETS 1200 230 500 730 1000 1220 MEET THE FOCKERS [PG 13] MIR Brighton Towne Square-Cinema 20 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BOX OFFICE LEMONY SNICKET S A SERIES OF 1015 11 20 2 05 1 00 2 05 3 00 4 00 4 55 Shy Dnve OR PHONE 248-542 0180 Star Great takes Crossing UNFORTUNATE EVENTS [PC] 620 7 10 80S 910 1 005 11 00 2 15 Brighton Towne Squore Great Lakes Shopp ng Center , 11 30 2 00 4 30 715 9 45 12 10 NATIONAL TREASURE [PG] behind Home Depot Stete 248-45441366 I MEET THE FOCKERS [PC 13] 11 10 2 0 520 820 11 45 CALL (810) 227-4700 Maple Art Theatre III 233 State St at Liberty Ann Arbor 11 45 215 510 745 1020 1235 OCEANS TWELVE [PC 13] Student Pnce S5 75 wth ID • 16 Screen State of the 4135 W Maple West of Teleg aph 734-761 8667 Thursday Listings NATIONAL TREASURE [PC] 1215 325 645 800 945 11 25 ArtC nema • All Stad um Seat ng *AII B g Screens • All Bloomf etd H fls S8 00 Regular Adult $6.25 Students, Seniors and BLADE TRINITY JR] 8 3Q 1115 RAY [PC U] 248-542-0180 ch Idren under 12 35 00 ali shows beginning before 11 15 1 55 445 725 1(705 OCEAN S TWELVE [PC 13] 950 1 15 440 750 1 50 Thursday 12/30 thru Thu sday /6 List ngs (D SCOUNTED SHOWS!) 6 pm $S 50 M chigan Theater Member CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS {PC] 12 0 245 530 815 11 00 SPANGLISH [PC 13] (NP) FAT ALBERT [PC] SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 9 55 2 30 2 5 0 5 25 SPANGLISH [PC 13} 040 1 40 430 720 1035 1220250 (515 @$550)730940 CLOSER [R] 1045 1 45 445800 1050 THE AVIATOR [PC 13] (NP) THE AVIATOR [PC13] 110 145 415 645 925 11 55 THE AVIATOR [PC 13] 10 30 2 30 6 35 1 0 30 1245(4 30 @$5 50)800 j 11 00 300 700 1035 THE INCREDIBLES [PC] feMACINE N O V I DARKNESS [PC 13] (NP) MEET THE FOCKERS [PC13] Oxford 7 Cinemas. 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