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BY TIFFANY L. PARKS Members of both groups, The two, who were under believed to have burglarized Follow-up investigations of this is our job." OBSERVER STAFF WRITER one of which was based in surveillance, had entered homes in West Bloomfield both groups led to the recov Newsome also said homer : Detroit and the other based a home near 13 Mile and and Chesterfield Township. ery and identification of sto owners should read the "How Five members of two in Van Buren Township, are Orchard Lake roads l?y prying "This goes back to the sum len property. secure is your home?" guide separate groups believed to believed to have targeted open its back door. mer," Newsome said. Newsome, who said author on www.cantonpublicsafety. be responsible for at least numerous Canton homes. Newsome said a female The Criminal Response ities are still investigating the org. To access the guide, click 25 home invasions in the "These are two different member of the Detroit group, Team also aided the Van incidents, encouraged hom on the "Safety Tips" option tri-county area have been crews with two distinct pat which is believed to have Buren Police Department in eowners to "look out for each listed under "Quick Links." ,; arrested. terns," said Canton Sgt. Deb targeted up to five Canton the arrest of three alleged other and report all suspi Police officials have not i The Western Wayne Newsome, adding that two homes, could also face charg members of the Van Buren cious activity immediately." released the names of the sus County Criminal Response members of the Detroit group, es for her suspected involve group, which is believed to "Residents are our eyes and pects because they have not Team, which includes mem a 31-year-old man and 16- ment in prior home invasions. have hit several homes in ears because we can't be on been arraigned. ! bers of the Canton Police year-old boy, were arrested She is not in custody. southwest Canton. every street, every minute," Department, assisted in the Monday inside a Farmington In addition to Farmington The three are being held by she said. "You are not bother [email protected] i apprehensions. Hills home. Hills and Canton, the group is Van Buren police. ing us or wasting our time, (734) 953-2170 I School officials 'Excited' \ more LaJoy ready: snow days "1W to take over reins of BY TONY BRUSCATO OBSERVER STAFF WRITER
Plymouth-Canton school officials say peo ple shouldn't be surprised if the district uses more of its five emergency days this winter than in the past. BY TIFFANY L. PARKS That possibility became more likely OBSERVER STAFF WRITER because Wayne County, like the Michigan Department of Transportation, is cutting Phil LaJoy will be sworn in overtime for as township supervisor Friday. snow plow and "I have truly enjoyed being salt truck driv a state representative," said ers this winter LaJoy, who What-do you think about the to save money. opted to close .- state and county deciding to "They aren't out his com- { cut back on paying overtime going to be imtment to for snow pioy and salt truck cleaning and the 21st state drivers this winter?. salting any- House District .thing but the before tak E-mail your thoughts to very main Editor Kurt Kuban at ing the reins roads," said of Canton's [email protected], Superintendent highest office. or post a comment on our Craig Fiegel. LaJoy "It has been Web site at www.hometown- "That's probably an honor and going to impact iife.com. I have worked hard at it, but our ability to Santa arrived at the Canton Rotary Club's annual 'Pizza with Santa' event via a helicopter Saturday at the Roman Forum move buses and Canton is my home and this ' put people out on the roads on inclement Restaurant on Ford Road. More than 100 children and their parents spent time with the jolly old elf. The event also featured lunch is a great opportunity. I am weather days. I hate to call (cancel) school... and crafts for the kids. The Canton Rotary Club had special thanks for Gatto family and the Roman Forum Restaurant for hosting excited about it." but I think it's going to be an issue for us." the event, and Dave James and the Dave James Helicopter Service for flying Santa in for the event. With the House's lame duck Deputy Superintendent Ken Jacobs said session coming to a close this the roads around Plymouth-Canton schools evening, LaJoy, who is in his won't be plowed or salted as much because of third term, is expecting a full the budget constraints. day of activity. "It's going to be a long day," "You won't see the same wet conditions the he said, adding that the state's county has typically provided us in the past," Transportation Funding Task said Jacobs. "There isn't a shortage of salt... BY TIFFANY L. PARKS ment, 22 people were involved has put "a ton of work" into Force, of which he is a member* everybody has been held to last year's alloca OBSERVER STAFF WRITER in the multi-year, multimillion their property and have been is in the process of finalizing tion. They are cutting back substantially on dollar drug ring, which once good neighbors. . funding for county road proj the amount of salt they put down, so you'll When Nichole Pangburn included three other Canton "We are pleased to have new ects. notice a big difference. toured the Canton property she properties. families move to our neighbor As supervisor, LaJoy said he ? "The only place you'll see wet are the free would eventually call home in Group members, who were hood and they have really taken is hoping for an easy transition!* ways," he said. early 2006, she and her hus allegedly led by Belleville man care of their home," she said. with department heads and the* "Their commitment — on roads like Ann band, Dan, noted an oddity of Brian Osburn, have since vacat With several of their neigh Township Board of Trustees. ; Arbor Road — is to open them to the status the two-story residence. ed the homes in Canton and are bors voicing a distinction "We have got some challeng- : of a two-track during normal working hours. "I said 'Look, maybe accused of staging mortgage between the new owners es ahead but as a manager, I ' When you get into some of the tertiary someone had a dark room' fraud schemes to purchase the and the former occupants, have always believed in getting roads, it will be the same conditions but it because the basement windows properties. Pangburn said she appreciates good people and working with, • will be more difficult for them to meet the were covered with dry wall," she . "My neighbors called and said the support. them and listening to them," •; time lines." said. 'You are not going to believe "We chose this neighborhood he said. "It's not about what I ; Jacobs said the district has met with bus The couple learned Sunday, this,'" Pangburn said, empha because we believed it would be want and it never will be — it's'. drivers to notify them of the changes. through a report in the Canton sizing that her family had noth a lovely, friendly, and afford about the residents of this com "Where we will feel it the most is on back- Observer, that their Roundtable ing to do with Osburn's alleged able place to raise our kids," munity." to-back snowstorms," Jacobs said. Drive home is believed to be operation and never met its she said.."We are (grateful) to LaJoy will be sworn in at "(Wayne County) is not going to use over among 20 properties through previous occupant, Trevor have such wonderful neigh 1:30 p.m. by Judge Mike Gerou time. Traffic around some of our schools will out metro Detroit previously • Osburn. "Sometimes, mail still bors." in the board room of the town be affected." used for a major marijuana shows up for him." ship administration building. < operation. Lori Birman, who lives near [email protected] tbruscato@hometownfife.:Qm I (313) 222-2637 According to a federal indict-; the Pangburns, said the couple (734)953-2170 tiparksdhometownlife.com | (734) 953-2170 *
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Clarification gift card valued at $25 (lim Applications are available on in Canton and own a single ited one card per family). They Canton's Web site at www. family home or condominium. The annual Women's also plan to give gifts to every canton-mi.org/homeexpo.aspx They must also be over the age Resource Center Spaghetti guest. or by calling Canton's Building 55 or disabled, need repairs Dinner at Schoolcraft College For more information, visit and Inspection Services to the home, and be unable to will be Tuesday, March 10. The www.zionhillchurchunet or call Division at (734) 394-5200. afford or perform the repairs wine glow will be at 6 p.m., (248) 548-ZION. All vendor applications must themselves. dinner at 7 p.m. and the pro be sent to 1150 Canton Center The event date for repairs to gram at 8 p.m. Home Expo applications Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 be made is April 25. For more Vendor applications to by Friday, Dec. 19- information, please contact Pat Special Christmas service participate in Canton's 2009 VanDusen at (734) 394-5193 The Zion Hill Church will Home Improvement Expo are Toy exhibit or e-mail pvandusen@can- host a Christmas celebration due Dec. 19- Space is filling up The Canton Historical ton-mi.org for an application. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, fast so vendors are encouraged Museum will have a new exhi-. Applications are also available Dec. 21 at the Village Theater to return their applications as bition called "Go Play! Toys at the Senior Center at the at Cherry Hill (Biltmore soon as possible. from Different Times and Summit on the Park, located Studio), 50400 Cherry Hill, The 2009 Home Expo will Places" that will runthrough at 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton. The church will be be held March 7-8 at Canton's Feb. 27. The theme of the as well as the Township giving back to the community Summit on the Park. The Expo show is the diversity of objects Administration Building, locat by presenting gift cards for is an opportunity for home children have used in playing ed at 1150 S. Canton Center Wal-Mart & Big Lot stores. The improvement businesses and across time and place. The goal Road. Application deadline is first 10 guests present at this builders to promote their prod is to engage children, parents, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Sunday's service will receive a ucts by hosting a display booth. and teachers in viewing and Canton was recently awarded with the National Association of Town Watch's thinking about toys and play- Toys for Tots event "Rookie of the Year" award for its outstanding first-year participation in the ing-for adults, the visit can be Between noon and 5 p.m. on 25th Annual National Night Out. The Canton Police Department held its first a "walk down memory lane", Dec. 19 and 20, DC Document annual National Night Out (NNO) on Aug. 5 for members of neighborhoods encouraging adults to remi Destruction, located at 749 and associations belonging to the department's Community Watch program. nisce with other adults, and tell Manufacturers Drive in More than 600 residents attended the event, which included a family picnic- stories to children. Westland, will shred up to 50 style dinner, free raffle prizes, inflatable bouncers and a rock climbing wall Call the museum at (734) pounds of documents for a for kids. There were several displays including police cars and fire trucks, 397-0088 for museum hours donation of a new unwrapped a canine show, their Fire Safety House and child identification kits. "This and directions. toy for the U.S. Marine Reserve is actually a community award we share with Canton Leisure Services, the Toys for Tots program. Community Watch NNO Committee, and the members of the Community Christmas in Action This free shredding and recy Watch program," said Community Relations Sgt. Debra Newsome (pictured Elderly or disabled hom cling is available to both busi with the award). For more information about the program or next year's NNO eowners in Canton may apply nesses and individuals. Please event, contact Newsome at (734) 394-5424. this month to receive free home help our area's children in repairs from Christmas in these difficult economic times Action of Wayne County, Inc. by supporting this Toys For next monthly meeting will 207-3341. Volunteers for this non-profit Tots program while protecting take place at 7:15 p.m., Jan. 7 agency work to preserve and yourself against identity theft. at the Sunflower Clubhouse Christmas Spectacular revitalize houses in an effort to For more information (45800 Hanford, west of Central City Dance Center assure that low-income elderly please contact DC Document Canton Center). The evening will stage its 5th annual and disabled homeowners live Destruction at (734) 394-1774 will include socializing, neigh Christmas Spectacular later in warmth, safety and inde or on the Web at www.dcde- bor introductions, sign ups for this month at the Village pendence. This effort not only struct.com. more than 20 interest group Theater at Cherry Hill. There provides safe and functional • activities (Playgroups, Bunco, will be five shows: 6 p.m., Dec. . homes for our seniors and dis Canton Newcomers Scrapbooking, Book Club, 18; 6 p.m., Dec. 19; 2 p.m. and abled, but improves our com meeting Men's Poker Night, Couples 6 p.m., Dec. 20; and 4 p.m., munity as a whole. Social and more), and a raffle Dec. 21. The cast will include Eligible applicants must live The Canton Newcomers to benefit a local non-profit in 125 singers, dancers, and gym need. nasts from Canton and the sur Join the group for dinner and rounding area. an engaging evening, which Tickets are $20 and can will include a special local be purchased at Central City speaker. And remember, you Dance Center, 8004 Sheldon don't need to be new to Canton Center Road, Canton. For more to join the Newcomers. information, call (734) 459- For,more information, or.to 0400 or visit www.centralcity- receive a complementary copy dance.com. of the group's newsletter, please Tickets are reserved seating visit www.cantonnewcomers. and will not be sold the day of org or call Melanie at (734) the show.
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It also can be sad, saying goodbye to familiar surroundings, familiar faces. Those of us who work for the Observer Newspapers have ridden a roller coaster of emotions these past few weeks as we've packed up our belongings and sorted through files filled with clippings and photographs' dating back, in some cases, more than 30 years. It has been hard to determine what's important and what isn't. What if we left the wrong things behind. We hope we've made wise choices. Our last day came Friday as we shut down our computers for the last time in the Livonia office. On Monday, we unpacked what we had deemed too impor tant to leave behind and set has moved, but we about getting acclimated to our new offices in downtown are still in the Canton Detroit. community, providing After 37 years of serv the same news coverage ing as the headquarters for the Observer & Eccentric you've come to expect Newspapers, the building is of the Observer. Our closed. But its closing has opened up new opportunities for the staff of the Canton the best coverage of the Observer. Technology allows us to remain close to you, our township, the schools and readers. residents remains firmly Our base of operations has in place. moved, but we are still in the LETTERS Canton community, provid ing the same news coverage you've come to expect of Sick of Congress before, the timing was a bit challeng Thanks for story the Observer. Our commitment to provide the best ing as he had already committed to coverage of the township, the schools and residents I am sick and tired of the pompous working during most of the summer Thank you for the splendid article in remains firmly in place. posturing by our politicians regarding with Carolina Crown, a Drum Corps the Observer ("Taking Flight," Sunday, a "bailout" for the automotive indus International program. The change will be in how we do that. Thanks to Nov. 23), about the World War I fight try. For heaven's sake, they are asking er planes. technology, we are now mobile journalists. Armed with No worries. Martin quickly assem for a loan, not a gift. bled a team of clinicians who worked Staff writer Kurt Kuban did a great laptop computers, we will be working in and around OK, the automotive companies are with the kids during the summer. He, job of sorting out all the comments Canton. We have not lost sight of our mission. We will not perfect (and let's not even talk himself, came back for the weeklong and presenting them in a concise and continue to cover the suburbs the way the dailies cover about the unions), but as businesses mini-camps in June and July and, interesting manner. The photographer the city. their job is to make profits for their upon his permanent return in August, (Bill Bresler) captured great photos of Snail mail, phone calls and faxes call for a change shareholders. The way to do that is to he turned up the intensity level. In my the working group and airplanes. He in address and phone numbers, but we're still just an build what people want to buy. If peo five years of association with this pro certainly made me look good. electronic click away by e-mail. How you reach us is ple want to buy gas guzzlers because gram, I have never seen anyone work , Several others have covered our con your choice, but rest assured, we will respond. We can't gas is cheap, how is that the compa as hard as Martin in pouring so much struction progress, but your presenta and won't forget our roots. nies' fault? If gas prices become totally into the program and the kids. On top tion is by far the best. A lot has changed with newspapers in the past 30 unpredictable, to the point where no of that, he executed his duties toward Thanks again. one knows what type of cars people years. Computers have replaced typewriters, and the the curricular programs with just as Ray Wall Web has become another platform for getting the will want tomorrow, who is to blame. much energy and commitment. As is for that? .. Plymouth news to you. You can find the Canton Observer at news always the case, the marching band stands or have home delivery, but you can also find us It is the task of government to modi show evolved throughout the season on the Internet at www.hometownlife.com. fy behavior by legislation and taxation. with changes and modifications to Whatever is your choice, take time to find out what's If gas was too cheap — which it has tweak it here and there. Through it all, happening in your community by reading your home been for decades — our leaders should he kept driving the kids and believing town newspaper, the Canton Observer. have acted to gradually increase the in them even when, at times, it was Kurt Kuban's article on the Rouge price to the point where people would difficult to do so. River ("Salmon, trout prove Rouge demand more fuel-efficient cars, as no longer on brink of death," Nov. 16) they have in Europe. While many made the trip to Indianapolis with relative uncertainty, was very informative and refreshing Hometowns offer unique And what about the billions upon Martin never lost faith in the capa to read. It was great to hear about the billions that have been squandered bilities of the group and kept pushing positive strides taking place in the in Iraq by our Criminal-in-Chief, them to exceed their performance Rouge River, which runs through so shopping opportunities aided and abetted by his lapdogs in potential. He had them ready and they many communities in Oakland and • Congress (with the lone exception of performed their hearts out in pre Wayne counties. the one true hero in politics, Dennis Communication is important in any relationship, liminary and semifinal performances The Friends of the Rouge, which but when that dialogue box that says "system is not Kucinich)? That is OUR money. you mentioned in your article, has Why does no one even talk about the and later at finals. He accomplished responding" appears on your computer screen, words in just a matter of a few months what a significant impact on educating can't express your feelings as that great deal you snagged incredible fraud perpetrated by Bush the public on the health of the river. and his cronies that has impoverished most programs and directors have an online disappears. Through their educational programs us all? entire year to do. But, more than that, There are better ways to shop for the holidays, and have Martin provided for our kids lessons and volunteer opportunities (over fun while you do so. It is the ultimate irony for politi that they can take with them wherever one thousand people) they provide an Wandering through local downtowns, like in cians to lecture us about how to run life leads them: Stick with your team ongoing positive contribution to the abusiness. Compare the state of this Farmington, Rochester, Birmingham and Plymouth, even when it may be easier to quit; ecological health of the Rouge River country now with where it was eight Stay focused on a goal that is worth watershed. lends opportunities for unique gifts from specialty shops years ago. Is General Motors respon that just aren't carried online.. Those shops also offer a achieving; and, never give up. There is so much work yet to be sible for that, too? accomplished throughout the Rouge chance to chat with the owner and learn why she thinks I have had the opportunity to work River. Yet, as you point out, the Rouge her products are special. Rachel McCormach closely with this young band director is coming back to life. Volunteering Canton this year and have seen him represent Hence, you carry a tale along with a gift to grandma's at the annual Friends of the Rouge's this program, this district and this house. Rouge Rescue event is one way, we as community with utmost integrity and Area shopping malls, such as Somerset, Northland, the citizens, can take care of our river. class. He is very talented, hard-Work- Oakland Mall and Laurel Park Place, also offer a wide Check out www.therouge.org for more Band director shines ing and committed. You would never selection of gifts that you can see, feel and measure to information. know he is just the "interim guy." I am make sure they're just right for that special someone. I am writing this letter to high Thanks for the article and dynamic optimistic the district administration Besides the merchandise, there are other benefits to light the accomplishments of Martin photos. recognizes his capabilities and will shopping locally. You might meet a friend for a coffee Montoya, band director for the choose to do the right thing by mak Laraine Mogill Deutsch break and drop a coin or greenback in the Salvation Plymouth-Canton Marching Band. As ing him a permanent fixture here at member, Friends of the Rouge you may know, the Plymouth-Canton Army's kettles. Plymouth- Canton. Farmington Hills There are decorations galore to ogle that, for many of Educational Park Marching Band us, just can't be duplicated at home. And occasionally, recently competed in Indianapolis at Scott Ragiand local choir groups perform holiday music — and a chance the Bands of America Grand National president, Plymouth-Canton Music for you to catch your breath. championship. The chance to compete Boosters Speaking of breath, local merchants are holding theirs on a national stage can be intimidat Canton SHARE YOUR OPINIONS in hope of a decent shopping season. By shopping locally, ing to many. But, our marching band you'll breathe life into the economy, as well as the vitality once again achieved the distinction We welcome your letters to the editor. Please of your hometown. of being one of only 12 grand national include your name, address and phone number finalist bands to perform in finals and 's is for verification.'We ask that your letters be 400 So talk it up, and ask a neighbor to join you for a day on finished 11th in the country. the town — your hometown. I don't understand the school words or less. We may edit for clarity, space This is quite an accomplishment and content. of which we are all very proud. But it board's opposition to just having even wasn't exactly a smooth road along the year elections in November. Why way. Earlier this year, when PCMB's . would they object to saving the school CANTON former director stepped down, Martin district money? In a time where we are Letters to the editor was handed the reins of the entire all trying to find ways to save, why do Canton Observer marching band program, together they insist on this? I also don't under 615 W. Lafayette, Second Level with two of the four curricular band stand the comment about it becoming Detroit, Ml 48226 ensembles, on an "interim" basis while political. Am I wrong in thinking that the district searched for a permanent those that run don't run under any Fax: director. Martin's prior experience political party? How would politics (313) 223-4650 Kurt Kuban Susan Rosiek Jeannie Parent influence the outcome? Community Editor Executive Editor Senior Director of with the program had only been on Sales & Marketing a more limited basis and, although Melanie Leeson E-mail: this program has encountered change kkubanthometowniife.com Hugh Gallagher Canton Managing Editor Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus QUOTABLE Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "Obviously fhey did well for a number of years, but this is a sign of the times. Times being what they are, readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute consumers are hanging on to what money they have." to the business success of our customers. - La-Z-Boy attorney Jerry Eliis, discussing why the furniture retailer is closing its seven metro Detroit stores, including the one in Canton on Ford Road Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 18,2008 www.hometownllfe.com OPINON (O A7 Act now, Mr. President, Candlelight vigil gives the grieving to save auto industry place to reach out and touch someone resident-elect Barack Obama has indi ly on research and development, most all of it ebbie Estep came to the table at Lafferty knows it's true, sad as that may cated that his first priority after being spent here in the United States to develop fuel the front of the crowd at Sunday's be. Pm sworn in as our nation's 44th president efficient vehicles. No other industry matches D Compassionate Friends candlelight "It's gratifying, but it's sad because a lot will be to sign an economic stimulus pack the auto manufacturers in product develop vigil looking for a candle and a program, but of them are newcomers," Lafferty said of the age. While reports on the size of the stimulus ment spending. mostly she was looking for Gail Lafferty, the hundreds who braved the weather Sunday. package vary, estimates peg the cost to be And it's working! In 2009, the Big Three woman who is the point person for the vigil, "They've all lost children and that's sad. somewhere between $60 billion and $100 bil will offer more than 137 models available for a pretty simple reason. We're all in this group we don't want to be lion dollars, with the goal of eventually creat with highway fuel economy ratings above 30 She just wanted a hug. in, but we're glad we found each other." ing 2.5 million jobs. mpg. Next year, domestic automakers will Estep, a Dearborn Heights resident who Lafferty firmly believes her son and all But there is a much faster way to help offer 25 hybrid models, eight models of clean lost her daughter to mul the other children are grateful for the love, America's economy, at a fraction of the cost. diesel and 38 models of flex fuel vehicles. The tiple sclerosis four years ago, watching from heaven as she's sure they are. President George W. Bush new Chevy Malibu gets 33 miles per gallon, r-S- was among the hundreds of In fact, Lafferty attributes the traditionally can save 2.5 million jobs right and both the new Ford Fusion Hybrid and \ people gathered in Kellogg bearable mid-December weather to her son, i >w by releasing some of the Mercury Milan Hybrid beat Toyota's Camry Park on a damp, cold Sunday Max, whom she believes watches over the 11 ioney from the bailout of Hybrid in fuel efficiency. night in December as the vigil, designed to create a worldwide ring of 'Vail Street as abridge loan It would be foolhardy, while U.S. forces Compassionate Friends hon candlelight. • the auto industry — a loan, are putting their lives on the line in Iraq and ored children who died too For the most part, the weather isn't bad, •• >t a bailout, as Wall Street Afghanistan, to do anything that would harm young. Her daughter was just often much better than a Michigander ! is received. our national security. Chrysler CEO Bob Kadrich 28 when the MS claimed her, comes to expect this time of year. Mother In fact, 2.5 million jobs Nardelli has already testified before Congress and Kellogg Park is where Nature kept doing her damndest to change may be understating the that crippling the auto industry "would Estep has spent the second all that Sunday, dumping occasional rain importance of the auto indus undermine our nation's ability to respond to Sunday of December ever since. on the throng. But Max and the others must try. According to the Center military challenges." They were there for a common purpose, have been pretty successful in discourag-" for Automotive Research, one out of every 10 Congress has previously agreed to bail out the folks who defied Mother Nature with ing Mother Nature, because eventually she jobs across the United States is auto-related farmers through agricultural subsidies total their umbrellas and boots, with stiff resolve stopped trying, settling instead for a fairly — from the plastics, steel and glass industry, ing more than $95 billion over the last five and, most importantly, with love. They've fine mist. to the computer companies that build the years — they even pay farmers not to grow all been touched by the same tragedy, and The crowd wasn't to be deterred. As they chips inside every car, to your hometown car certain crops! The U.S. government has also they find a definite comfort in each other's gathered before the vigil started, there was dealer down the street. bailed out the government of Mexico dur embrace. a soft buzz of conversation as people greeted With the economy officially in a reces ing the '90s, as well as the International "She's another mother who has lost a each other, doled out a large portion of hugs sion and retails sales this Christmas season Monetary Fund. And now Wall Street! Why child," Estep said of her reasons for search and kisses and caught up with each other's plummeting, now is precisely the wrong time can we bail out the world, but not provide ing out Lafferty. "We have a bond, even lives. The crowd noise then softened as the to allow GM, Ford or Chrysler to go under. a loan to the men and women who put the though we've never spoken. Only a mother vigil began. Remember, the last time America was mired world on wheels? would know. It's just very comforting to As the traditional reading of the names in a recession, following the terrorist attack of Now is the time for the president to act. be among other parents, especially moms, got under way and candles were being lit, 9/11, Michigan's automakers were the first to I urge President Bush to do the right thing, who've lost their children." a silence passed over the crowd like a blan respond with financial incentives, providing a release the funds for a bridge loan to the auto It's a comfort they all not only feel, but ket. It's as stirring a moment as there is in jumpstart to America's economic revival. industry and keep our industrial and. manu relish. Many of these people — in fact, most this town at any time of the year, hundreds Staving off a massive increase in unemploy facturing base strong. of them — are repeat attenders, folks who've of loved ones gathered as one, tears falling ment isn't the only reason to provide a bridge come to rely on the considerable power of silently as the names are read. loan. The Big Three spend $12 billion annual Attorney General Mike Cox is a resident of Livonia. shared love, of knowing there are people out Those gathered seem to snuggle in even there just like them, folks who've felt a pain closer together, and it becomes obvious why so deep it's nearly impossible to grasp, much they're there. It couldn't be clearer at that less voice. moment that these people, all of whom have But grasping it, and sharing it, is how they suffered terrible losses, have found the one get through it. Cathy Clough, a Plymouth thing they so desperately need to help them resident who heads the New Hope Center go on. for Grief Support in Northville, has long Each other. believed — and indeed staked her center's reputation on the idea — people enveloped Brad Kadrich is community editor of the Plymouth by grief are best helped out by those who've Observer. He can be reached via e-mail at bkadrichf been there. hometownlife.com or by phone at (313) 222-8899. w -T .™^fT r**F^ TOFT"** fi mr AA0 m^Jt > f , *\ >^0'^'*' * • ,.1:1 '"'•• r, jV/jk^rf*-"* Ijiijjjjy & .'j.yj.8 J '1 U i I U Li J t J rj ii.j lj:jd ;•ivijiMifUMfi/! 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(734) 953-2108. [email protected] .com Mi's 'D' stifles Rocks BY ED WRIGHT RU improved to 2-1. PREP BASKETBALL night against Berkley, we were with 10 points for the winners. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The contest was the season 2-of-ll from threes. Tonight, Senior guard Heath Parling opener for the Rocks. we hit eight threes. If we con led Salem with eight points, Redford Union's lock-down "We pride ourselves on and-cut scheme that earned tinue to make eight threes, Jimmy Dexter and Blake Hayes defense locked up Salem's defense," said RU coach Brett high-percentage shots most we're goingto have a chance to both contributed six. shooters and threw away the Steele. "That's been the staple trips down the court. be in most games." Sparked by Walsh, the keys during Tuesday night's here since I've been here. We've "That's the way we play Seven of the Panthers' eight Panthers raced to a 12-8 first- non-conference encounter in won a lot of games over the basketball," said Steele. "We threes were launched by the quarter lead. The speedy point the Rocks' gym. past seven-plus years and most space the floor and move the dynamic duo of Matt Macek, guard poured in eight points in The Panthers pestered the of them have been predicated ball until we break down the who finished with a team-high the first eight minutes. Rocks into a 9-for-33 (27 per on defense." defense. 16 points, and Anthony Wash, "Anthony's always going to cent) shooting night on the way Offensively, the Panthers "The key tonight was we who netted 13. to a 46-24 victory. relied on a deliberate, pass- made our shots. The other Quinten Peterson chipped in Please see HOOPS, B3 Cezat shines Former Canton High School basket ball standout Katie Cezat registered a triple-double in Hillsdale College's 76- •r- . * 61 victory over Ferris State on Saturday at Jim Wink Arena in -..:/• f Big Rapids. The senior forward, tallied 36 points, 20 rebounds and 13 blocked shots in the ; Chargers' triumph t m over the Bulldogs. The 13 blocked shots tied! Cezat for the third- '.' highest total in the r history of NCAA DII- women's basketball. (,y It also set GLIAC and school records. Cezat connected on 12-of-18 field goal, attempts and 12-of-l4 free throws in 38 min utes of action. Marian Glenn drains one of his three triples Ex-Chief Becci -,; during Canton's season-opening victory over Houdek dished out "\ Dearborn Heights Crest wood. three assists and : scored one point in -;• the game. }i Former Plymouth High School soc cer standout Colin v. Rolfe was selected to attend a prestigious U.S. Under-20 Men's,1 National Team train-^ ing camp, which is being held this week . in Sunrise, Fla, The camp will include a pair of friendly BY ED WRIGHT scrimmages against BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER • OBSERVER STAFF WRITER CONCACAF foes .; Andrew Plagens hones his advanced climbing skills on a specially built wall in his Canton basement. The 16-year-old Canton High School Haiti on Dec. 20 and \ student recently placed 12th in his age division at the North American Climbing Championships. Far out, man! Canada on Dec. 22. . The popular late-1960s phrase was also * Rolfe recently the unofficial motto for Canton's boys bas completed a success ketball team in Friday night's season-open ful freshman season i ing 54-42 victory over visiting Dearborn at the University of Heights Crestwood. Louisville, where he From far out is where the Chiefs tossed was named the Big in most of the three-point daggers that East's "Rookie of the ; deflated the Chargers during key stretches Year." Canton teen gets a grip on competitive climbing of the contest. Senior guards Marian Glenn and Sherif BY ED WRIGHT has already made a name for Andrew Hassanien were the primary sharp-shoot There will be a OBSERVER STAFF WRITER himself in U.S. climbing circles Plagens ers for the Chiefs. Glenn buried all three free Nike SPARQ — even though he picked up ascends of his triples in the Chiefs' 21-point first Athletic Testing Event Armed with the agility of the sport less than two years one of the quarter. at Velocity Sports Spider-Man, the flexibility of ago. routes at last Hassanien's game-changing bombs both Performance of a top-flight gymnast and the Late last month, Plagens month's North came during key periods of the second half Canton on Saturday, ' fearlessness of a world-class placed 12th in his age divi American ~ the first with 0:01 showing on the score Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. ; mountain climber, Canton sion at the North American Continental board clock that padded his team's lead to Participants will have teenager Andrew Plagens is ris Continental Championships in Championships 41-38. an opportunity to see '. ing to great heights in the sport Montreal, Quebec. in Montreal, "We hit four threes in the first quarter their Speed Power of competitive rock climbing. Plagens qualified for thev Quebec. that really carried us through after a shaky Agility Reaction And the 16-year-old Canton North American event by far start," said Canton coach Dan Colligari. Quickness rating and High School student is doing it ing well at the U.S. Nationals "After the first quarter ended with the compare their score to at a rapid rate that even Peter held in the fall in San score 21-19,1 looked over at (assistant other athletes nation Parker would admire. Francisco, Calif. coach) Jim (Reddy) and said, 'This is going wide. Competing in an activ "My dad's friend owns Planet to be fun.'" Call (734) 485-2561 ity that demands incredible Rock, a climbing facility in Canton's post-game scorebook reflected to sign up for this strength and balance, unre Ann Arbor," said Plagens, the type of balance Colligan preaches to event or visit www. lenting mental concentration explaining how he was intro- his player. Sophomore point guard Deitrich velocitysp.com/can- and a passion forscalin g tall, ton. •• jagged formations. Plagens Please see CLIMBING, B2 Please see CHIEFS, B3 TOMORROW 1OT vs. JAZZ * 8 PM MM, 12#9 vs. MA8IC • 7:30 m TUE, %%m n. BULLS • 8 PM WEQ, 1$3t *&. WETS • F8i, 12/28 vs. THUNDER • S PM FB11/2 vs. KINGS * 3 Pftfl FOR TICKETS, CALL 248-377-0100 OR VISIT PISTONS,COM/HOLIDAY (CP) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 18,2008 www.hometownllfe.com CLIMBING FROM PAGE B1 duced to climbing. "He let us try Chiefs over Highlanders it free a couple of times (in 2006) and I really liked it." BY ED WRIGHT GIRLS PREP HOOP OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Fast ascent After several trips to the Canton's CarolAnn Sexauer fast early on," said Samulski. 22,000-square-foot facility, didn't shoot the lights out in "Once we settled down, we did Plagens tried out for and made the Howell High School gym a better job of catching the the 15-member Planet Rock Monday night, but she certain ball, reading the defense and climbing team, which practices ly dimmed the Highlanders' making better decisions. three days a week for two-and-a- chances of winning. Canton led 41-33 after three half hours. The sharp-shooting sopho quarters. "We usually warm up for the more poured in a game-high Robyn Mack, playing in her first half hour, stretching and 21 points to lead the Chiefs first varsity game, contributed things like that," said Plagens. to a 61-46 road win, Canton's 12 points and five assists for "Then we'll climb for an hour- third in three games. Howell Canton. Kayla Bridges was and-a-half — doing drills and dropped to 2-2. also stellar, chipping in with 10 climbing the hardest routes we "When CarolAnn gets in a points and six rebounds. Sara can find. rhythm and sets her feet, she Schmitt added eight points for "The last half hour we do a can really score," said Canton the winners, who shot 66 per lot of exercises, like working coach Brian Samulski, whose cent (14-of-2l) from the free- on gymnastics rings and more BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER unbeaten contingent will travel throw line. stretching. to Salem on Friday night. "She 'A couple of my friends think Andrew Plagens selects climbing gear for training at his home earlier this week. shot the ball real well tonight." PLYMOUTH 29: On Tuesday at it's crazy, but most of them think The hosts were the most Community, Kelsi Robinson it's cool. A couple have even come early in the contest, building scored 12 points for the out and climbed with me." Plagens is equipped with sev Andrew Plagens is a 17-9 lead early in the second Wildcats and Alex Roberts Major indoor climbing compe eral pieces of essential equipment pictured Hearing quarter. However, the Chiefs added five. titions are held on 50-foot man- during his climbs. the top of the route answered with a 14-0 run to Nya Jordan led Community made mountains and stretch Among the necessities are spe at last month's seize the game's momentum for with 25 points. Inquia Snell out over three days. Routes are cial climbing shoes, rope, cara- North American good. Sexauer accounted for added 13. formed forth e climbers with biners (rings of solid aluminum Championships. eight points during the game- Shaakira Haywood hauled grips that are strategically placed with a spring-loaded gate) and a changing streak. down a team-high 11 rebounds on the mountain. harness. "We were playing a little too for Plymouth. "The first round of qualify Altogether, the total package ing is usually pretty easy," can cost anywhere fromS30 0 to said Plagens. "They just want $1,000, depending on the qualify to weed out the climbers that of equipment. aren't very good. When he doesn't have time to "The routes get more dif squeeze in atrip to Planet Rock, ficult each round." Plagens can refine his skills by vis "When it gets to the iting the basement of his Canton finals," added Glenn home, where his dad constructed Plagens, Andrew's dad, "it's a make-shift climbing wall. nearly impossible to climb "My ultimate goal," Plagens the entire route. They make said, "is to qualify for the World it real tough. In fact, on a lot of Championships someday. Next the finals routes, the climbers year, they're in Taiwan, so mat's aren't climbing vertical, they're where I want to be." climbing upside down along the ceiling." 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(from Bryan Davison and A.J. - a 4-1 triumph over No. 9- "He made the difference," Rosales) tallied insurance ranked Livonia Stevenson. Abraham asserted. "He's been goals in the third period. The win over the pow making the saves he has to Tomilenko was named erful Spartans improved make, plus he's been making "Player of the Week" for the Canton's best-ever start to saves a lot of other goalies state of Michigan by the 7-0-1 overall and 3-0-1 in the wouldn't make. Offensively, Michigan High School Hockey Kensington Lakes Activities we haven't been starting Coaches Association. Association's Central games strong, but Zane has Canton returns to action Division, Stevenson slipped given us time to get going." Saturday when it travels to to 4-2-1 overall and 2-1-1 in Stevenson owned a 1-0 lead Oak Park to square off against •t' - the division. thanks to a John Vella goal Detroit Country Day. The "We beat a very good hock until Canton senior forward opening tip-off at the Oak Park ey team," said Canton coach Nick Tomilenko converted his Ice Arena is set for 2:50 p.m. Dan Abraham. "For about the 16th goal of the season 4:07 first half of the first period into the second period. He ewright ^hometown I ife.com [ (734) 953-2108 Livonia Ladywood stuns Penguins in thriller, 6-5 BYBRADEMONS . school hockey after a stint in for the Penguins from Heisler OBSERVER STAFF WRITER travel hockey, now has 21 of and Fedon, but Kucharski Ladywood's 26 goals this sea answered on a goal from BILLBRESLER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER If Livonia Ladywood's son. Bushart to keep a one-goal Shelby Kucharski continues to "She has it all - speed, lead. Canton's George Muresan hauls down a rebound during the Chiefs' 54-42 victory over Dearborn Heights Crestwood put up Gretzky-like numbers, puck-handling skills, a great In the final period, on Friday. they be calling her "The Great shot and a good head for the Kucharski scored unas One." game," Ladywood'coach Bruce sisted to make it 4-2, but the Lever rushed the ball up court and lasered a pass The senior center scored all Peck said. "We knew about Penguins responded with to Hassanien, who spotted up on a wing just six of her team's goals, includ her how good she was. I saw two quick goals - Jennifer CHIEFS outside the three-point arc and hit nothing but , ing the game-winner with only her play last year. We tried to Fedon (from Kelsey Nikkila) FROM PAGE B1 twine to extend the score to 41-34. eight seconds remaining off ge'ther four years ago and this and Nikkila (from Rhianna Crestwood got no closer than six over the final an assist from Julie Bushart, year she finally came out. She's Fleischer) to make it 4-all. eight minutes. as the Blazers stunned only played five or six years. Kucharski tallied her second Lever led all scorers with 15 points while Glenn Glenn led the Chargers with 10 points. Maren Plymouth-Canton-Salem, 6- She can definitely play college unassisted goal of the game to and Hassanien both twined 13. Youseff added eight. 5, in a Michigan Metro Girls hockey." put the Blazers ahead 5-4, but "This was a great team effort tonight — from Canton swished 4-of-9 free throws. Crestwood High School Hockey League The Blazers led 2-1 after Nikkila answered to knot the beginning to end," the second-year coach said. was 9-of-15 from the stripe. game Saturday night at the one period on Kucharski's two count at 5-all. "For us to be successful this season, everybody is The Chiefs will be idle until Dec. 29 when Arctic Pond. goals •- the first from Emann Ladywood held a 24-23 edge going to have to step up and fill their roles like they participate in the John Glenn Holiday With the victory, Ladywood Freij and the second from Erin in shots. they did tonight. We talk to them all the time Tournament. improved to 3-2 overall and 1- Doyle. Jessica Pavela was in goal about sacrificing individual glory for the sake of LUTH. WESTUND 64, Kk 56: On Saturday, Josh Kruger . 2 in the league. Amanda Heisler scored for the Blazers, while Emily . the team. notched 15 points and Ryan Rakovalis added 13 to propel The loss drops the Penguins for the Penguins from Katie Bullock was in goal for the "It's like Sherif coming off the bench like he Lutheran High Westland (2-0) to the non-conference wiii to 1-5 and 1-5. Rokakis and Jennifer Fedon. Penguins. did tonight and being an energy guy. It's like over host Plymouth Christian Academy (1-1). The Warriors led 31-28 at halftime and padded their . Kucharski, a senior center In the second period, Deitrich making kick-out passes and Marian lead by outscoring the Eagles 18-14 in the third period. playing her .first year of high Ellexus Montoya tied it up bemonsditiometownlife.com I (313) 222-6851 making good decisions on the break." "The kids played hard and created a lot of scoring The Chiefs' defense locked down in the second opportunities by stepping in the passing lanes and scor quarter and held Crestwood scoreless. Although ing off turnovers," Lutheran Westland coach Brandon their offense sputtered, the hosts still carried a Bekius said. "I thought the second half we played a little 29-19 advantage into the half. more under control, but we have to improve our free icers triple up Daniel Stoney's driving banker upped Canton's throw shooting (l9-of-43), especially in the fourth quar advantage to 31-19 20 seconds into the second ter if we're going to close out games in future." Consider the Plymouth then getting the puck to John. half, however. Crestwood narrowed its deficit to Spencer Wiard led PCA with 23 points, while Brent season. Zinn added 12 for the Eagles, who were 12-of-20 from the hockey team's 6-2 victory over On Friday, Plymouth skated It was nice to see because we ve 38-34 with eight seconds left in the third on a foul stripe. Walled Lake Western Friday to a 2-1 first-period advantage been harping on blocking shots Claude Glenn free throw. night some last-minute study before eventually stretching its and not giving up any easy Just when it appeared their lead was in peril, ewrightiltiometownlife.com j (734) 953-2108 ing before a big test. lead to 6-1 with a three-goal shots." The Wildcats outplayed third. Western scored its final Chris Merrill's power-play Western in every facet of the goal with one minute left in the goal from Ryan Renault game — including outshooting game. and Luke Merandi upped the visitors 40-16 ~ to improve John Maurer played a sig Plymouth's lead to 3-1 3:10 into Whalers cook Kitchener, 5-2 to 5-3. nificant role in the Wildcats' the second period. The victory comes in the early success. After Western The 'Cats put the win on When Plymouth Whalers for six points as the Whalers ing list with 90 goals and 136 . shadow of a three-game week seized a 1-0 lead, Maurer net ice with three goals in the president, general manager pulled away from the Kitchener assists for 226 points in 223 that includes games against ted the equalizer thanks to third off the sticks of Renault and head coach Mike Vellucci Rangers in the third period en career games. state-ranked Northville, state- assists from John Deal and (from Pat Smiatacz and Kyle acquired center Matt Caria route to a 5-2 victory on Teddy Christian Steingraber ranked Livonia Stevenson and Evan Swieczkowski. Callahan), Currier (from Deal from Sault Ste. Marie last week Bear Night in an Ontario opened the Whalers' scoring cross-campus rival Salem. With just six ticks left in the and Merrill) and Callahan, for three future draft choices, Hockey League game played at and started the rain of stuffed "Next week will be a huge first period, Maurer buried a who was assisted by Deal and he was hoping to find a veteran Compuware Arena. animals on the ice on Teddy measuring stick for us," short-handed break-away shot. Maurer. sniper who could play with The Whalers are back at Bear Night. said Plymouth coach Paul "That was a huge goal as far Mike Justus earned the Whalers captain Chris Terry. the .500 mark at 14-14-3-0. Patrick Lee (7th) also scored Fassbender. "Those games will as giving us momentum," said win between the pipes for "Anytime you can acquire a Kitchener is now 13-15-1-1. for Plymouth. Goaltender Matt test our mentality.and show Fassbender. "Taylor Currier Plymouth, knocking away 14 of talent of Caria's caliber without Caria now ranks 10th in Hackett continued his steady us where we're at early in the set it up by blocking a shot and the 16 shots he faced. giving up a player from your OHL scoring with 12 goals and play over the last month as lineup, it's a plus," Vellucci 26 assists for 38 points in 33 the game's third star for the said. "I'm really excited to see games after scoring two goals Whalers in stopping 26-of-28 how Caria and Terry mesh and adding an assist as the shots while raising his won-loss together." game's first star. record to 11-6-1-0. Ott, Powers lead Rock icers It took a couple of games, but Terry added a goal (15th of Julian Cimadamore (2nd) Sam Ott netted a goal and Grosse He's lone goal came Wildcats scored two lamp Vellucci and Whaler fans saw the year) and two assists as the and Scott Timmins (22nd) an assist, and Adam Powers in the third period. The visitors lighters a short time later to the full effect of the deal on game's second star. Terry also scored for Kitchener. kicked away 20 shots to lead hit the cross-bar with a shot in secure the win. Saturday night. moved into ninth place on the Plymouth outshot Kitchener, Salem to a 2-1 victory over the final minute of play. "I thought we outplayed Caria and Terry combined Whalers' all-time career scor 31-28. Grosse He Tuesday night at the "Adam Powers played them 70 percent of the game, Plymouth Cultural Center. well," said Salem coach Ryan but they capitalized on the five The hard-earned win Ossenmacher. "He stopped a or six minutes that we didn't improved the Rocks' record to number of quality chances." play well," said Ossenmacher. TREAT YOURSELF TO AN EARLY HOLIDAY 01 4-4-2. Jarvela and Mario Macari "Novi has a very good team. I www.motorci .com Ott's goal came within the assisted on Ott's ice-breaking The fact that we were in the game's first minute. Salem net-finder. game until the end shows how doubled its lead later in the N0VI3, SALEM 1: On Monday much we're coming along." first period on Josh Jarvela's at Novi, Ott knotted the game Ott's goal was assisted by .. /&>izr£xj£.&~&av x~ss-jiajssgggjH »*•»-«*». r goal from Ott and Mike at 1-all with a third-period David Russell and Jarvela. n Hochkins. power-play goal, however, the Powers recorded 25 saves. HOOPS fast-break layup, but RU's Leonard Wernette- FROM PAGE B1 Leff made the halftime score 22-13 when he drained l-of-2 free throws. >7: Salem drew to within 25-18 with 6:10 left in be our catalyst," said Steele. "He got us off to a, the third on a short jumper from Dexter, how good start tonight, making some shots. He cre ever, RU finished the game with a 21-6 run. FORD FIELD ated shots for Macek off the dribble penetra Led by six boards each from Cortney Frazier tion and pitch. Anthony played well, but it was and Jake Peterson, Salem outrebounded the Florida Atlantic Central Michigan a good team effort." Panthers, 21-17. University RU expanded its lead to 21-9 with 2:49 left RU hit 17-of-37 field goals. Both teams were Owls Chippewas 3-of-6 from the free-throw line. in the first half on Peterson's steal and layup. Quarterback Rusty Smith Quarterback Dart LeFevour The Rocks rebounded by scoring the next Sun Belt Conference four points on a Hayes drive and a Parting [email protected] | (734) 222-2047 TICKETS: VIP CLUB LEVEL $60.00 • RESERVED SEATS $45.00 AND $30.00 Purchase tickets in person by visiting the Ford Field ticket office To order tickets by phone callTicketmaster 248-645--6666 or visit www.ticketmaster.com MOTOWN'S FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION CP) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 18,2008 www.hometownlife.com 171:1st: James Walton (LP) pinned Msren Smallman (WLN) pinned Austin Root Andrew Baker (AAH) in 43 seconds; 3rd: in 4:52; 215: Zach Leichanen (WLN) pinned Ryan Benoit (MD) pinned Brian.Francover Blake Abb.ey.in 3:22; 285: Sam Lepper (S) (SC) in 4:11; 5th: Neil Lazarecki (SH) pinned pinned Billy Card in 1:26; 103: Nick Kim (S) Rocks rule at Salem invitational Chad Colwell in 3:50. pinned Jake Helko in 57 seconds; 112: Ian 189:1st: Sam Lepper (S) pinned Kyle Phillips (S) pinned Josh Budey in 2:52;-119: Heights Crestwood, 161; 6. Sand Creek, 125; Wronsky(MD)in4:10. Alessandrini (SH) in 1:05; 3rd: Cory Karl Allen (S) dec. Erik Erstad, 10-4;,125: Salem won the Salem 1:05 in the 189-pound final. 7. Sterling Heights, 120; 8. Farmington, 102; 135:1st: Aaron Barker (SO dec. James Sanders (L) dec. Justin Roe (F), 4-2; 5th: Hunter West (WLN) dec. Kyle Middleditch, • 9. Ann Arbor Huron, 92. Middleditch, 8-5; 3rd: Munt Al-Hussien (0 Nick Ziskie (MD) won by injury default over 12-4. Round Robin Tournament Nick Kim excelled at 103 for 103 pounds: Ist-place match: Joey pinned C.J. Ward (LP) in 2:22; 5th: Nick Josh Schroeder (SC). Saturday, racking up 295 the champions, placing second Golan (C) decisioned Nick Kirn (Salem), 4-3; Kuzera (MD) pinned Garin Coleman (SH) 215:1st: William Hartley (L) dec. Buster SALEM 69 points to out-distance to Crestwood's Joey Golan. 3rd: Kevin Jose Guerrero (F) dec. Jacob in 4:49. Wilson (LP), 5-4; 3rd: Austin Root (S) dec. ST. MARY'S 4 Jones (LP), 8-1; 5th: Jimmy Miller (MD) dec. 140:1st: Dan Salkowski (MD) dec. Jason Wilks (MD), 5-4; 5th: Chad Gauss (SO 135 pounds; James Middleditch (S) Ypsilanti Lincoln by 17 points. Salem's Kyle Middleditch was Sam Polocoser (SC), 14-11. Johannes Olind (S), 8-7; 3rd: Nathan pinned Joe Talio(SH) in 4:59, won by void; 140; Andrew Brebuyck (SMI . Led by Sam Lepper's cham the runner-up at 112 and Ben 112:1st: Matt Farrell (L) pinned Ian Miillins (L) dec. Drew Pollard (LP), 4-3; 5th: 28S: 1st: Terrence Radctiff (L) dec. won by technical fall, 14-0, over Johannes pionship performance at 189 DeWitt was second at 125.. Phillips (S) in 1:31; 3rd: Devin Stratton (S) Sorel Polocoser (C) dec. Rob Williams (F), Justin Tallo (SH), 8-6; 3rd: Blake Abbey (S) Oh'nd; 145: Robbie Schultz (S) pinned- . ., dec. Mo Rahal (C), 10-2; 5th: Greg Day (MD) 1-0; dec. Dylan Wells (F), 11-3; 5th: Nassau E! Austin Crutchfield in 1:49; 152: Chris-Sweet pounds, the Rocks rolled to an Ypsi Lincoln's Dillon Farrell pinned Rich Jeirzierski (LP) in 46 seconds. 145:1st: Brandon Farrell (L) dec. Robert Sayed (0 pinned Shawn Green (SH) in 39 (S) pinned Guadalupe Ortiz in 3:42; 160*: impressive victory. earned MVP honors in the 119:1st: Anthony Barbour (LP) dec. 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Sims, a 6-foot senior guard from at 66 when he made the second of bowling, 9-10 p.m.; lot easier to do so because many of • Ernie Segura, Jr. of Taylor Wayne Memorial, hit 9-of-14 shots two free throws. s . dinner served at them now offer gift cards in various and Eric Krpichak of Livonia from the floor, including a pair of But Joel Kerns (11 points) score 8 p m,; 9-pin no- denominations. recently teamed up to win the 18th three-pointers, and was a perfect with 12 seconds remaining to give tap from 10 p.m. Different bowlers have a variety annual Steve Cruchon Memorial 7-of-7 from the foul line. the Comets (3-4) a lead it would kfc, ^ throiigh 1 a.m., of preferences, sq with the gift card, Toiirn^ment at SterlingLaiiesiiv Junior center Leroy Allen added not relinquish. '• "% - Ii_] cold cuts served the final choice is entirely up to Sterling heights.; •"•-;-"•' • 16 points and nine rebounds, Michael McClary scored^ 26 ' l"\ Ten Pin Alley at 11 p.m.; cham them. The Segtim-Krpichak dud defeat*: while Bryant Slaughter (Westland) points and grabbed 17 rebounds pagne served at Once upon a time a fellow bowler ed the team of Tony Lindemann chipped in with nine points. for Olivet Brother Brandon „' AttojsoR midnight followed received a nice wrist support gadget (Sterling Heights) and Rick - - Jordan Redditt led Alma (0-7) McClary added 19 points and $«£r. by a 9-pin no-tap for a Christmasgift, only it was for lierfllanri (GaMen dt$ 4l£-$79^. with 25 points. Cory Schneider f% C CTft"t" ft c ^ **• tournament (hand the wrong hand, not the right hand. While the^competition was spir-r. added 13. MACOMB CC 69, SCHOOLCRAFT ^ icapped) where the top couple All I want for Christmas is to ited and the camaraderie was out OLIVET COLLEGE 70, MADONNA 66: 61: On Dec 3, visiting Macomb s wins prize money with optional make the 10-pin spare consistently. standing, the main purpose of the The Crusaders, despite shoot Community College (9-0,1- jae&$>ots. • Many/of the local high schools event was to raise funds for both the ing 50.9 percent from the field, 0) remained unbeaten with an \^ Entries must be made m advance are in the preparation mode for the Karamnos Cftncer Foundation and dropped their ninth straight MCCAA Eastern Conference vie-*"' (no walk-ins) Noisemakers and up-coming bowling season. Bowling the International Bowling Hall of Friday night to Olivet College (3- tory over Schoolcraft College (4-5, party favors are included. is the fastest growing high school Fame and Museum. 4) in the MIAA-WHAC Challenge 1-1). jMpst local bowling centers will sport, surpassing ice hockey a year Sixty bowlers participated, each offer something similar to the or two ago. bringing pledges and/or selling raf a|)ove with some variations. It's a great opportunity for some fle tickets in support. Over $7,000 • Fojr more information, call of the kids to experience the excite was raised bringing the 18-year PREP BOWLING Livonia: Merri Bowl, (734) 427- ment of sports team competition total to over $240,000. 2900; Wonderland Lanes, (734) who may not be able to make it in The event is run by the Metro BOYS BOWLING RESULTS WAYNE MEMORIAL 27 football or basketball. Tryouts have Detroit USBC Association which WAYNE MEMORIAL 25 WHITE LAKE LAKELAND 3 4?7rl060; Woodland Lanes (734) WATERF0RDM0TT5 Dec. 13 at Whitmore Lanes 5&2-4515; Cloverlanes (734) 427- been completed and the season is serves over 70,000 adult and youth Dec. IS at 300 Bowl Wayne individual scorers: Elliot Arnold, 259-203-462; 6410; Westland: Westland Bowl, underway. bowlers in this area. Wayne individual scorers: Ryan Gabriel, 227-276-503; Josh Vojtkofsky, 198-188-386; Keilen Collison, 181-198- Elliot Arnold, 188-256-444; Josh Voitkofsky, 219-212-431; 379; Ryan Gabriel, 174-201-375; T.J. Lave, 144-149-293 07 (734)722-7570; Oak Lanes, (734) A good example is the North T.J. Lave, 195-192-387; Mike Wllson-Kellen Collison, 146- points). 422-7420; Town 'n Country, (734) Farmington High team, which AE Harrison is a resident of Southfield, and 169-315 (17 points). Lakeland scorers: Andrew Hatfield, 211-183-394; Jake. 7$2-5000; Vision Lanes, (734) practices at Drakeshire Lanes on a member of the Detroit Bowling Hall of Baker games; Wayne, 223-180-403 (10 points); Mott, 155- Pelc, 157-195-352; Jeremy Davis, 165-160-325; Stephen 180-335 (2 points). Palombo, 141-168-309; Cody Demeter, 161-194-305 (3 641-818; Redford: Mayflower Grand River. . Fame and the Bowling Writers Association Wayne's overall record: 3-0. points). Ljanes, (313) 937-8420; Beech Drakeshire does not charge the of America. He can be reached by e-mail: Baker games: Wayne, 192-206-398 (10 points); Lakeland. Laiies, (313) 531-3800; schools for the practice time or [email protected]. 143-193 (0 points). THE MEADOWS SOUTHFIELD LIVONIA Gorgeous 2 bdrm FERNDALE 4 bdrm, N0RTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH OF LIVONIA 3 bdrm, finished updated condo, w/2 full baths. fireplace, appliances, Downtown. 1st week with full Seniors 55 & Older bsmt, 2 car, Open floor plan. 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Call (734) 464-6722 Takes place at 9:30 a.m. with worship Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. write: Religion Calendar, Observer Hope Has Hands choir cantata 11 a.m. Christmas Eve services service and communion at 10:30 a.m. Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia, Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Sunday, Dec. 21, at 8828 Wormer, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. each Sunday, at Good Hope Lutheran returned to its fall-spring worship New schedule Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an Redford, Everyone is welcome. For 24, at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Church, 28600 Cherry Hill, between schedule. Services are at 8:15 a.m. and 9 a.m. Sunday school for ail ages and announcement to appear in the information, call (313) 537-7480. 28600 Cherry Hill, between Inkster Inkster and Middlebelt roads, Garden 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service.. Thursday edition is noon Monday. Christmas Eve services Road and Middlebelt, Garden City. All City. Bible study 6:30 p.m. every a.m. for all ages. For information, visit with Communion and nursery, at Holy 5 p.m. (Children's Service), 7 p.m. are welcome. Call (734) 427-3660. Wednesday. Call (734) 427-3660. www.livonfaith.org. Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church UPCOMING (Family Worship and Candlelight), and Christmas Eve worship Hall rental Wednesday activities (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Caregiver's support group 11 p.m. (Lessons, Carols, Communion 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Volkmar Hall located in Good Hope Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace All visitors welcome. For more infor St. John's Support Group for the and Candlelight), at Newburg United 24, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Lutheran Church, 28600 Cherry Hill, Christian Fellowship, on the west side mation, call (734) 427-1414 or visit Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor on Five Mile, one block west of between Inkster and Middlebelt of Middlebelt, one block south of Six www.holycrosslivonia.org. or patients with other forms of Trail, Livonia. Call (734) 422:0149. Inkster road in Livonia. The services roads, Garden City, is available for Mile. The special four week study Day of service dementia meets at 10 a.m., the first Christmas services will include candlelight and com-' rent. For information, call (734) 427- focuses on the Hebraic Roots of Our A Day of Service and Spirituality and third Friday of each month at St. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. munion. All are welcome to attend. 3660. Christian Faith, taught by Yvonne is available by the Capuchin Soup John's Episcopal Church, 574 South 21, at Redford Aldersgate United For more information, call (734) Moore. For information, visit www. Kitchen and the Solanus Casey Center. Sheldon, Plymouth. Respite care for Methodist Church, 10000 Beech 422-1470. UPCOMING gcfellowship.org or call (734) 525- The purpose of the day is to serve, your loved one will be provided. Call Daly, two blocks south of Plymouth Christmas worship Worship service 6019. meet and have one's faith grow. The Connie McNutt at (734) 895-1426 Road. Call (313) 937-3170. Christmas 5:30 p.m. family worship, children's The Wayne-Westiand Ministerial Thursday fellowship dinner day allows groups to help at the for more information. This group Eve Candlelight services 5:30 p.m. ' pageant; 7:30 p.m. candlelight com Association is sponsoring a worship All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Capuchin Services Center and dine is authorized by the Alzheimer's Wednesday, Dec. 24, Family Musical: munion service (Contemporary service to remember the Week of catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan with guests at the Capuchin Soup Association. Angeis We Have Heard, a multi-gen Worship Ensemble); 10:30 p.m. Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday, Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian Kitchen. All-you-can-eat pancakes erational choir presents a delightful Christmas music prelude, and 11 Jan. 18,2009, at Prince of Peace Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. A tour of the Earth Works urban gar The Ushers'Club of St. Michael the story with an important message with p.m. candlelight community service Lutheran Church, 37775 Palmer, Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. den, which provides six tons of pro Archangel Parish in Livonia contin lights, drama and lively music, closing with Chancel Choir and Trinity Bells Westland. There will be a combined Eucharistic adoration duce each season, will also be made ues its more than 30-year tridition service with individual candies (nurs Wednesday, Dec. 24, and 10 a.m. choir from several churches led by St. Michael the Archangel Church available. The day concludes with a of ail-you-can-eat pancake break ery provided for preschool children), Christmas worship Thursday, Dec. Steve Holbrook. The preacher for the in Livonia continues its monthly self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey fasts 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the and 10 p.m. with adult and hand bell 25, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, evening will be the Rev. Mike Wilson of program of Prayer and Eucharistic Center, a spirituality center dedicated third Sunday of each month in the choirs, communion and candle light 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. All are the New Beginnings Church in Wayne. Adoration on the third Wednesday of to the Capuchin friar who is credited school cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard, ing. 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, Blessing invited. The public is invited. If you have any each month. The church is open for with miraculous cures and valued for south of Plymouth Road, with an of the children and their toys. Candlelight Christmas service questions, call Neil Cowling at the Kirk prayer and private worship from 10 his wise and compassionate counsel. expanded menu that features pan Advent worship 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at First of Our Savior, at (734) 728-1088. a.m. to 7 p.m. Benediction service in The minimum age is 7th grade and cakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, 11 a.m. Sunday, Oec. 21, worship: Baptist Church of Detroit, 21200 Music at St. John's the evening. Call (734) 261-1455. • the maximum size of the group is 30. bacon, hash browns, and assorted Christmas pageant, at First Baptist Southfield Rd., north of 8 Mile, Collegium Musicum performs canta Worship schedule The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends breakfast beverages. Church of Detroit 21200 Southfield Southfield. Call (248) 569-2972. tas arid instrumental works, 6 p.m. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch Meals are served buffet-style at Rd„ north of 8 Mile, Southfield. Call Clothing bank Sunday, March 29,2009, and The Sunday School), at Community Free included. For information, send e-mail family friendly prices: $5, adults, $3 (248) 569-2972. Free clothing (men, women and Saline Fiddlers, 6 p.m., Sunday, May 17, Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, to [email protected]. children ages 4-11, free for children Christmas Eve service children) for those in need 10 a.m.- 2009, at St. John's Episcopal Church, west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday To learn more about the Capuchin under age 3, $15 a family (2 adults Brass Quintet performance at 6:45 noon on the fourth Saturday of each 574 S. Sheldon, Plymouth. All concerts prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. Youth Soup Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit. and all children). Everyone is wel p.m., Candlelight Communion Worship month (Dec. 27), at Canton Christian are free except The Saline Fiddlers ($7 fellowship every other Friday at 7 p.m. org. come. Service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Fellowship Clothing Bank, 8775 Ronda and available in advance or at door). Sunday worship Worship Service Advent Sunday 24, at St. James Presbyterian Church, Drive, south of Joy between Haggerty Call (734) 453-0190. The early service for the Anglican 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class The Gift of Love 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) andLilley. Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School Sunday, Dec. 21, at Newburg United 534-7730. For information, call (734) 404-2480, ONGOING Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west during worship at 10:30 a.m., at Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Christmas Eve service visit www.CantonCF.org or send e-mail Parkinson Support of Farmington Road and next to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 Trail, Livonia. Call (734) 422-0149. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at • to [email protected]. Western Oakland Parkinson Support Stevenson High School, Livonia. Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For Group meets 7-9 p.m. on the second The 10 a.m. service will continue to more information, call (313) 278-5755. Tuesday of the month except January, be at i^ Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark Worship July and August, at Farmington Hills Road, between Lyndon and the 1-96 Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with Baptist Church, 28301 Middlebelt, service drive. The Web site is www. nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for between 12 Mile and 13 Mile; Enter at hischurch.us. tots through high school and Adult rear of church, For more information, Reformed Protestant services Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical call (248) 433-1011. The doctrines and teachings of Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Overeaters Anonymous solid, Reformed Protestantism are Miie, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 Meet 7 p.m; Thursdays in the preached by the Rev. Sean Humby or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. Courtyard Room at Unity of Livonia 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit Visitors welcome. Church, 28660 Five Mile, between Preaching Station of the Free Church Worship service Middlebelt and Inkster roads, Livonia. of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry -10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday And 7 p.m. Sundays at the Marion Hill School 50440 Cherry Hill, corner School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday Professional Building at St. Mary's of Ridge, Canton. For information, call School during worship, Youth Group Hospital, 14555 Levan at Five Mile, (734) 402-7186, send e-mail to sean. 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups Livonia, in Classroom 1. Call Wendy [email protected], or visit www.mem- 5:30-6:30 p.m„ at Trinity Church of first at (313) 387-9797. Anyone who bers.aol.com/rsiworship/detroit.html. Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa wants to stop eating compulsively is Sanskrit chanting tion, call (734) 425-2800. EVELYN M. ALTAFFER PATRICIA A. JANTOVSKY welcome. For more Greater Detroit An ongoing, weekly class taught F.E.R.E. ministries Age 76. Of Livonia, MI. December Age 82, December 16,2008. Beloved Overeaters Anonymous Information by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. With theme scripture, He shall baptize 13,2008. Arrangements by THAYER- wife.of Larry. Dear mother of Judy visitwww.oa.org or call (248) 559- Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, you with the Holy Ghost and with fire ROCK Funeral Home, Farmington. Spehar, Kevin (Barbara), Lawrence 7722. 11200 E.11 Mile, Warren. No pre-regis- (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at = M. (Shree) and the iate Paul Michael. Mid-week Service tration required. A free-will collection Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in Grandmother of nine. Great-grand mother of ten. Visitation Friday 3- Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church taken at the session. For information, the Inkster and Plymouth roads area: 9pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10am offers a Wednesday evening service call (586) 353-2300 or visit www. at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership at the John N. Santeiu and Son at 7 p.m. in the church at 9600 renaissanceunity.org. of Luke Willis. F.I.R.E. Ministries. For Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Leverne, Redford. Communion Church schedule more information, call (734) 425- Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). »t is offered on the 2nd and 4th Garden City Presbyterian Church con 6360. Wednesday of the month. Sunday ser tinues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship ser New worship schedule HELEN CHEKLICH vices are at 9:30 a.m. vice with traditional hymns, scripture Regular church service 10 a.m. Age 82, of Bloomfield Hills. Passed ENDOW readings and choral music (fellowship Sundays with Communion and away on December 12, 2008. A. J. St. Michael the Archangel Parish is follows). Youth Sunday School and Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. hosting two different courses of nursery care also available at 10 a.m. ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), FREDERICK KIPP program, a continuing' women's study Informal gathering 6 p.m. every 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427- CODY, JR. group focused on the dignity of Sunday with scriptures and discus 1414. All visitors welcome. Visit www. Age 60, died December 11, 2008 at St. women of all ages and faiths. Based sion at the church on Middlebelt, holycrosslivonia.org. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ponttac after a brief illness. Fred was born October JOHN N. EASTERBROOK on Pope John Paul It's "Letter to one block south of Ford Rd. Sunday worship 5, 1948, in Detroit. He was a long Age 98, died on Tuesday, December Women", the Course I groups meet' Call (734) 421-7620. 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 time resident of Birmingham with 16, 2008 at Autumn Woods Health BRENDA DIAN REOTT 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Single Place Ministry a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Wednesday strong childhood ties to the Grosse Care Facility in Warren, Michigan. He JOSEPH Thursdays. Course V, called "Aquinas Single Place Ministry continues Bible Study, at Good Shepherd Pointe area. Fred graduated in 1966 was born May 14, 1910 in York, Bora May 13th, 1959, has gone to from Austin High School in Detroit Pennsylvania to Norman and Martha for Beginners", is a new addition to to meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne and attended Michigan State heaven to join her dad and baby sister the ENDOW curriculum and available for social time, 7:45-8 p.m. open Road at Hunter, Westland. Easterbrook. Loving father of Jane, December 3rd, 2008. Brenda is the University, where he received a degree Jack (Eileen), Richard, Don locally only at St. Michael's 9:30-11:15 ing, 8-9 p.m. program, at First For information, call (734) 721-0800. in business and marketing in 1970. loving wife of Dwight Joseph and (Margarita), Joan and Robert. precious daughter of Patricia a.m. Tuesdays, Ail, meet in the convent Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Main Worship services Fred traveled the world in his role as Devoted grandfather of Katie, Allison, director of marketing for Chrysler Westwood. Brenda's life is being cel basement meeting room. Women St., Northville. Call (248) 349-0911 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol Cristina and Vincent. John was prede ebrated by three brothers, five sisters International and was instrumental in of all ages and faiths welcome. $60 or visit www.singieplace.org. Cost lowed by a fellowship/coffee time, ceased by his wife, Connie with whom and their families; aiso by four step launching the "Jeep" brand in China, he shared 56 years of marriage. A charge for materials, but no woman is $5. at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Egypt and throughout all of Europe. brothers, three step-sisters, and their memorial service will be held in families and a multitude of aunts, will be turned away because of inabil Prince of Peace Church Church,36075 W. Seven Mile, between After leaving Chrysler, Fred joined January 2009. In lieu of flowers, Jucy, Inc. as a partner. Jucy, headquar uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and ity to pay. Register by calling (734) Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia. memorial contributions may be made friends throughout the USA. Brenda tered in Palm Springs California, is a in John's name to: Michigan 261-1455, Ext. 207, or online at www. every Wednesday at the church, Church school for children and adults pioneer in "Green" advertising for is dearly loved and sadly missed by Alzheimer's Disease Research Center her family, friends and little dog, endowoniine.com. St. Michael's is at Walnut Lake Road and Green, West begins at 9 a.m, Sunday. Vespers are major corporations. Fred was a mem (c/o Courtney _ Kennedy), 2101 ber of Holy Name Church in Poncho. A memorial service is being 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Bloomfield. Recovery, Inc., is an celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors Commonwealth Blvd., Suite D, Ann planned for late spring of 2009 at Our Birmingham and was an avid art col Arbor, Michigan 48105. Arrangements Road, Livonia. international, non-profit, self-help are always welcome. For more infor lector who loved gardening. As a loyal Lady of Loretto Church, Six Mile were entrusted to D.S. Temrowski & Road at Beech Daly, Redford, MI. Choral rehearsals community based service organiza mation, call (248) 476-3432 (church), friend of Bill W., he reached out to Sons Funeral Home in Warren, Oakland Choral Society has begun tion that helps people with nervous (248) 477-4712 (rectory) or Web site at numerous people. Fred is survived by Michigan. Please share memories at his siblings, Mary Lou and Daniel A. www.Temrowski.com. Tuesday evening rehearsals for its and emotional disorders reduce www.orthodoxiivonia.org. Miller of Oiympia, Washington, Christmas concerts with profes their suffering and improve their Men's breakfast Fredericka Cody of Atlanta, Georgia sional soloists and orchestra. On quality of life. Call Martha Paul at Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and Angela and Thomas Gonzales of Dec. 6 the group performs Benjamin (248) 682-9362 or e-mail her at and more when you come to the Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Britten's "St. Nicolas," and J.S. Bach's [email protected]. Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Miller, Mr. and OBITUARY "Cantata Wachet auf," and on Dec. Tai Chi and strength classes first Saturday of every month at Mrs. Timothy R. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Po 1 14 Handel's "Messiah." Registration Orchard United Methodist Church The Senate Restaurant, located off Gerard F. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. POLICY begins at 7:00 p.m.", with rehearsal is hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 Haggerty Road between Five Miie Jeffrey Sokolik, five great-nephews, The first five "billed"' lines of an two great-nieces and cherished 7:30-9 p.m., at Birmingham Unitarian p.m. Mondays in the Mac at the and Six Mile in Northville. All men cousins, friends and business associ obituary are published at no cost. Church, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield church, 30450 Farmington Road, are invited for fellowship and food. All additional lines will be ates too numerous to list. Mr. Cody is Hills. All singers who can read music Farmington Hills. The cost per Sponsored by Riverside Park Church preceded in death by his parents, charged at $4 per line. You may are welcome. Membership dues $55 class is $10 or $40 prepaid for five of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call Frederick K. Cody, Sr., Nancy Ryan place a picture of your loved one Cody and Rosemary Brennan Cody. for an additional cost of only $6. for fall season ($30 for students age classes. (734) 464-0990. DAVID R. GOODE He loved you all. Memorial Mass at Symbolic emblems may be 30 and under). Music cost additional. The strength class takes place MOPS meetings Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon St., Age 57, died December 11, 2008, at included at no cost (example: For information, call (248) 391-0184. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday and The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of Birmingham, Saturday 12:30pm. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. American Flags, religious Friends may gathering at church David was born September 27, 1951, New worship schedule Wednesday. Cost is $5 per class. Preschoolers (MOPS) group began beginning at 12noon. 'Interment in St. in Pontiac. He was a graduate of symbols, etc.) Worship 8 a.m. Sunday, Faith Forum Drop-ins welcome. meeting this fall at a new time at Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, Seaholm High School and a life - & Other Options at 9 a.m., and For information, call (248) 626-, the Lutheran church, 9600 Leverne, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorials may long resident of Birmingham. David Deadlines: Worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. 3620 or visit www.orchardumc.org, Redford. Meetings continue the first ' be made to the charity of donor's was owner/broker of Goode Real choice. Condolences at Estate in Birmingham - a family busi Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Wednesday Worship at 7:30 p.m. in Tai Chi class and third Thursdays of the month at ness since 1964; He enjoyed spend Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday the chapel at'Holy Cross Evangelical Orchard United Methodist Church, 9:30 a.m. Join in for teaching, discus www.lynchfuheraldirectors.com ing time with his family and friends, Obituaries received after these deadlines Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington sion, creative projects and presenta particularly during the summer at his will be placed in the next available issue. Miie, Livonia. Visitors welcome. For Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam tions. For more information, call (248) cottage in Central Lake, Michigan. David is survived by his wife, Kathy information, call (734) 427-1414 or Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This medita 470-5202 or send e-mail to ntkki. and son, Jeff. He is also survived by e-mail your obit to visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. tive form of Martial Arts is great [email protected]. his brothers, Gilbert and Ronald [email protected] Bibfe study for reducing stress and is great for MOPS groups Goode and sisters, Judith Moran and or fax to: St.Michael the Archangel Church, over-all health memory and balance. Mothers of Preschoolers meets on Mary Smith. A Funeral Mass was cel Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk located at the southwest corner of Everyone is welcome from beginning the first and third Friday mornings or ebrated at Holy Name Church in 586-826-7318 Birmingham. Interment in White Plymouth and Hubbard Roads, con to experienced participants at any first and third Wednesday evenings For more information call: Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Arrangements tinues its regular evening Bible Study time. Classes continue every Monday. at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Jennifer Musztuk program with an in-depth study of. Cost per class depends on number Road, Canton. Call (734) 455-0022, Directors, 248-435-0660. 586-826-7115 or Charolette Wilson The Gospel of Luke 7 p.m. on the 1st of participants. For information or to Ext. 4, or send e-mail to cbcwom- 586-826-7082 and 3rd Thursdays of each month in reserve your space, call (248) 701-1587 [email protected]. or toll free the rectory. The informal classes are or (248) 626-3620. Visit www.orchar- LOGOS Youth Club 800-579-7355 open to ail interested persons regard dumc.org for updates. Calling all youth grades 4-12 to join ask for Jennifer or Charolette less of religious affiliation. To regis Thrift store _QEQBfi2ai23_ ter, call (734)261-1445, Ext. 200. Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Please see CALENDAR, B7 www.hometownllfe.com BELIEFS K VALUES Observer S Eccentric 1 Thursday, December 18,2008 (*) B7 Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. For information, call (734) 728-3440. For information, visit www.ceiebrater- 555 S. Liiley, Canton. Weigh-in is from Detroit World Outreach CALENDAR Registration Sunday services ecovery.com and www:wardchurch. 6:15-6:55 p.m. It is a weight support A nondenominational church with Christ Oir Savior Lutheran Early Pastor Dan Strength leads services org/celebrate. group that encourages members cutting edge drama productions, FROM PAGE B6 Childhood Center is now taking at Living Water Church (Pentecostal Sunday service to lose weight and keep it off. Call energized contemporary music, high- registrations for the fall program at Church of God), 11663 Areola, one All are welcome to attend worship Margaret at (734) 838-0322. tech video and lighting, programs for the LOGOS Youth Club at Northviile 14175 Farmington-Road, north of I-96, block west of Inkster Road on service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Learner's Bible study kids and teens, for college students, First United Methodist Church. Livonia. It is open from 7 a.m. to 6 Plymouth Road. Sunday School is 10 sanctuary at St. Paul's Presbyterian At 7 p.m. Mondays, in Room A101, at singles, married adults and seniors. Recreation, dinner, Bible study and p.m. Monday-Friday. Loving and car a.m. followed by worship, at 11 a.m. Church, 27475 Five Mile, one block Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Services are at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. music Wednesdays, 5:15-8:15 p.m. ing programs are offered for toddler, Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call west of Inkster, Livonia. For more Six Mile, Northviile. Call (248) 374- Sunday (6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of began Sept. 26. for registration, visit preschool, pre-K, and child care. Call (734)425-6360. information, call (734) 422-1470. 5920. the month), Sunday school for all ages www.fumcnorthville.org or call (248) • (734) 513-8413. Farmington Women Aglow Worship service Church service at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. 349-1144. Morning prayers Meets the second Monday of each At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New Loving God by loving people, meets and 7 p.m. Call (313) 255-2222. HeartCry 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, at New month 7-9:30 p.m. at the Longacre Beginnings United Methodist Church, at 10 a.m. Sunday at Westwood Trinity Episcopal Church The support group provides hope Beginnings United Methodist Church, House on Farmington road between 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Redford. Community Church, 6500 N. Wayne Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., and help for mothers of prodigals 16175 Delaware, corner of Puritan, 10 Mile and 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Congregation is hearing lessons from Road at Hunter, Westland. Doughnuts Wednesday service at 6:15 p.m., Bible at 7 p.m. on the second, fourth and Redford. Please join in as participants Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call Vikki for I Peter. Call (313) 255-6330. and coffee served. Call (734) 254- Studies and Worship Center for all fifth Wednesdays of each month, at start day with prayer. Call (313) 255- more information at (248) 497-7755. A Adult literacy classes 0093 for information. ages, at 11575 Belleville Road, (four Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy 6330. Christian women's group. Adult and English as a Second Eucharlstic adoration miles south of Michigan Avenue),' Road, Canton. They use "The Hope J.O.Y. meeting Worship services Language literacy classes are avail The monthly program of Parish Prayer Belleville. Parents with Young Children of a Homecoming," by O'Rourke and The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth,' Sunday worship services are at 8 am able for those wishing to improve- and Eucharistic Adoration continues Bible Study at 6 p.m. Sundays, Sauer ($12). To register, cal! (734) 455- ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. the third (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contempo reading, writing and English conver the third Wednesday of each month at includes dinner, child care. Call (734) 0022, Ext. 4. Thursday of the month for lunch, rary), at Grace Lutheran Church, 46001 sational skills. Open to age 18 and St. Michael's Church of Livonia, corner 699-3361. Women of the word fellowship and fun, at Riverside Park Warren, between Canton Center and over. Trained tutors available for of Plymouth and Hubbard roads. Shabbat Rocks Bible study meets 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at Beck, Canton. For more information, call day or evening. For information, call The church will be open.for worship A musical celebration precedes tradi p.m. Tuesdays, at Calvary Baptist Plymouth roads, Livonia. Call (734) (734) 637-8160. Sunday school and Adult Merriman Road Baptist Church in from 10 a.m: until 7 p.m. followed by tional Shabbat service once a month Church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. 464-0990. All are welcome to join in. Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Garden City at (734) 421-0472. Benediction service. For information, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901' Choose from Covenant, a Precept There is no charge, although organiz series: Heaven Can't Wait. Leave your name and phone number call (734) 261-1455. Middiebelt in Farmington Hills. For Upon Precept class, or The Truth ers ask that you bring a luncheon dish Worship services and someone will contact you. Unity of Livonia more information, call (248) 851-5100 Project (new from Focus on the to share. Praise and worship 10 a.m, Sunday, at Personal ministry Services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. or visit www.adatshalom.org. Family). Higher Rock Cafe Westwood Community Church, 6500 Due Season Christian Church is a Sundays at 28660 Five Mile, between English classes To register, call (734) 455-0022, Ext. Second and fourth Friday of the Wayne Road and Hunter, Westland. nondenominational, multicultural, full Middiebelt and Inkster roads. Call Conversational English as a Second 4 or visit www.vchurches.com/cbc- month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live Contemporary music and casual gospel church that offers Sunday wor (734)421-1760. Language classes are being offered women. bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by dress. Children church and nursery. ship services at 10 a.m. and Tuesday Shabbat services for adults of all ages and backgrounds Bible study Salvation Army of Wayne/Westiand, Call (734) 254-0093. Doughnuts and night Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Services The doors of Congregation Beit at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Get a new life, study Scripture 9-10:30 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan coffee served. are currently held at Stevenson High Kodesh, a Conservative synagogue Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, a.m. Saturdays at Biessed Sacrament Avenue and Palmer. Celebrate Recovery School on Six Mile, west of Farmington at 31840 W, Seven Mile, between 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia. Monastery on the northwest corner of For information, call (734) 722-3660 Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church Road, Livonia, Farmington and Merriman, Livonia, Tutors will work on a one-to-one ratio 13 Mile and Middiebelt in Farmington or visit www.tsa.higherrockcafe.4t. in Northviile launches Celebrate AH are welcome. For information, are open to the Jewish community to help students better understand Hills. Focus of study is Romans. Call com. Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery call (248) 960-8063 or visit www. of southeastern Michigan. Call (248) and speak the English language. No (248) 626-8253 for more information. Worship service program helping men and women find DueSeason.org. 477-8974. charge. To register, call (734) 525-0191 Fellowship Dinners 10 a.m. Sundays, at The Lutheran .. freedom from hurts, habits and hang Scripture studies Bet Chaverim or (734) 522-6830. 6 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner catered by Church of Our Saviour, 29425 ups (addictive and compulsive behav From 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower Services open to all in the western Sunday schooi The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro. $6. Annapolis, Westland. Sunday School iors), meets every Friday for 6 p.m. level of Our Lady of Loretto Church, counties including Canton, Plymouth,. Congregation Beit Kodesh, at 31840 At St. James Presbyterian Church, for children. dinner (optional), 7 p.m. praise and Six Mile and Beech Daly, Redford. Call Livonia, and Northviile. The congre Seven Mile, between Farmington and 25350 W.Six Mile, Redford. Call For information, call (734) 728- worship, 8 p.m. small group discus (313)534-9000. gation follows traditions of Reform Merriman, Livonia, is registering chil (313)534-7730. 3440. sion, 9 p.m. Solid Rock Cafe (optional TOPS Judaism, tnterfaith families welcome dren, age 4 and up, for Sunday, school. Thrift Shop Sunday worship coffee and desserts). Child care dur Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, to services at 321S. Ridge, south of Financial assistance available. Special 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our ing Celebrate Recovery is free and meets at 7 p.m, every Thursday eve Cherry Hill, Canton. Cal! (734) 646- discounts for new members. For more Saturdays at St. James Presbyterian Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. available by calling (248) 374-7400. ning at St. Thomas a' Becket Church, 3864 or visit www.betchaverim.com. information, call (248) 477-8974. Your Invitation to Worship l\ W.IIK \L ( MHOIK I Mill) MMHODM COXIWM 11 1HLKWCMI RCH UlsWH KINl.NOD ST. ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Garenceville United Methodist Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Immemorial Latin Mass CHURCH 20300 Middiebelt Rd. • Livonia 14 MBe Road and Brake, Farmington Hills Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1S70 248-474-3444 ClnitfW MgTnodist 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 St. Anne's Academy • Grades K-8 (248) 661-9191 Pastor Beth Librande 10000 Beech Dalv n„ oj,„ 23310 Joy Road ' Redford, Michigan Worship Service 9:30 AM 313-937r3170 734-522-6830 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121 Sunday Worship 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sen. Mass Schedule: and Children's Church Sunday School i 1:00 AM 11:00- Corttemp. Family Worship Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class First Pri. TiOOpjn. Nursery Provided www.redfordaldersQate.orp First Sat. 11:00 a-m. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Sun. Masses 7:30 & IOJOO a.m. 11:00 a.m. Traditional Early Childhood Center Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Child Care provided for all services Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups Cherry Hill Tuesdays at 7:00 RM. United Methodist Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ 321 S. Ridge Road Pastors: Robert F. Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden Canton, MI 734-495-0035 St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church HrUMIM>\l Rev. Merlin Pratt mrship 10:SO St. Genevieve School - PreK-8 \I)\»MIM GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR 29015 Jamison • Livonia • 734-427-3220 MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL (East of Middlebeit, between 5 Mile & Jeffries) wivw.eherryhillumc org 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverrie • So. Redford * 313-937-242 MASS: lues. 7 p, Wed., Thurs. 9 a, 313-532-3266 REDFORD TWP Sat. 4 p. Sun 11a Worship Service Pastor - Reverend Paul Undlin Cherry Hill Seventh-day 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 9:30 am. : St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adventist Church "More than Sunday Services" Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. 3276B Lyndon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 NEWBURG UNITED Sunday School 33144 Cherry Hill, Garden City, MI 48135 Worship Services Education Hour 10:45 a.m. (between Merriman & Farmington Roads) (1 block west of Venoy) Phone: 734-524-0SS0 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Christian School MASS: Mon. 8:30 a, Fri. 8:30 a, 9:00 a.m. fie 11:30 AM METHODIST CHURCH Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade Sat. 6 p, Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Sunday School 8f Nursery "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pastor For more information call • Meetings on Saturdays for: 313-937-2233 9:00, 10:30 & 11:30 AM The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Haiboth, Assistant Pastor Early Morning Bible & Health Class-8 a.m. Pastor: 36500 Ann Arbor Trail Worship Service-Engllsh-°:30 o.m. Dr. John Grenfell iil between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. Bible Studies English & Spanish Associate Pastor: (All Ages) 11:00 a.m. Rev. David Wichert 734-422-0149 CIU'RC IHSOI - Wednesdays: Worship Service [\WCHKM Immanuel Lutheran Churcb THE\\/\Rr\r Prayer Meetlng-7 p.m. First United Methodist Church and Pastor Milton Schemm ^ of Plymouth Sunday School .'KIMUILKIW 27035 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heig 4520! North Territorial Koad (just East of Inkster Road) {West of Sheldon Uoail] • 9:15 a.m& 11:00 a.m. (313) 278-S7S5 IWV-riK \i LITIILAW (734) 453-5280 Rev. Marsha M. Woolley UWekm ««•,««> A QimHsu QMw.1 1 , Scientist, Plymouth Vail, Plymouth, M 4 $-0970 :e 10:30 a-m. il 10:30 a-m. miiy Meeting 7i3Q a. •cated at church 1 I (it ii'l'ii in 11 ii m it _ in tin l In- I'm i '"i * i id |M .ill l>i.nn.i ll.nl it 7 '.1 "i-L \2 ir tii.II I .1! i i>t im - • fin B8 (CP) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, December 18,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownJIfe.com Chiefs primed for another stellar season Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings - BY ED WRIGHT Cunningham. She's way ahead of where she December 9, 2008 PREP GYMNASTICS PREVIEW OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The Chiefs'top juniors are normally is at this time of the A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township Kylie Hakala and Katelyn year, so I'm expecting another of Canton was held Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 1150 Canton The Canton girls gymnas men in the top 10 last year." Rutherford. great year out of Katie." Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Yack called the meeting to order at 7:00 p,m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll tics team's status as one of the The team's trio of captains Sam Buford and Brittany The Rocks' top new-comer is Call Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Caccamo, McLaughlin, steadiest program in the state will be seniors Sam O'Flynn Granowicz are promising soph freshman Nicole Jacobs, whose Taj, Williams, Yack Staff Present: Executive Director Santomauro, won't change this winter based and Olivia Stephens, and junior omores while a quintet of fresh future is bright, in Driscoll's Director Eva, Director Conklin, Director Faas Adoption of on the Chiefs' experience-coat Mallory Hudak. men - Marina Milad, Lauren estimation. Agenda Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve the Martin, Alex Hamric, Alison "Nicole is a good all-around agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of ed roster. "All three of them have excel Minutes Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve "I lost one really good gym lent leadership qualities," said Butala and Leigh Collins - are gymnast," said Driscoll. "She the Board Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2008. Motion carried nast, but I'm returning five Cunningham. "And Sam has expected to contribute imme has club experience and she has unanimously. Citizen's Non-Agenda Item Comments: M r of our top six gymnasts," said taken over the role Of ordering diately. a positive personality." Brian Rooney, 48103 West Oxford Ln., stated he and his wife veteran Canton coach John the clothes and making sure the Cunningham is also counting Salem's second senior captain attended the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony last week which was wonderful. Mr. Rooney stated he would like to request and will Cunningham. "I have four new leotards are set. on seniors Cathy Marion, Kate is Jennifer Rice, who Driscoll donate funds for a Nativity Scene to be considered. Payment of freshmen with club experience, Hudak was the Chiefs' lone Carroll and Amanda Smith for labeled as "one of the hardest Bills Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Williams to approve, so that's nice. D2 state qualifier last season. points. workers in the gym. payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously. "This is one of those teams "She's improved so much on "She put in a lot of time this PRESENTATION: Item 1. SENATE TRIBUTE IN that may not have a great gym floor already, so I'm looking for SALEM summer to get better, and it ' RECOGNITION OF TOM TACK'S RETIREMENT. Motion by nast, but we have a lot of really ward to seeing what she can do shows." Bennett, supported, by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution in good gymnasts. I estimate we this season," said Cunningham. Although three of the Rocks' Junior Kasey Winczehowski recognition of Tom Yack's retirement. Motion carried unanimously. should be a 140-point team Sophomore Cathy Huang was top four performers from last is another top-notch all- Item 2. TURKEY TROT CHECK PRESENTATION TO THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN. Motion by Bennett, to start. We'll beat some good one of the Chiefs' trio of high- year's squad graduated, hopes arounder. supported by Caccamo to accept the check presentation to the teams, but some very good achieving freshmen last year. are high for the Rocks thanks Another senior captain is Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. Motion carried unanimously. teams will probably beat us." "She suffered an ankle injury to the one that returns — senior Allison Reitzel, a four-year ath Item 3. PRESENTATION OF DEPUTY CHIEF AND The Chiefs' top returning early last year that nagged Katie Koetting. The four-year lete. SERGEANT'S BADGES. Motion by Bennett, supported by performer is sophomore Robyn her most of the season," said performer is not only the team's Driscoll also had high praise McLaughlin the presentation of Deputy Chief and Sergeant's badges. Motion carried unanimously. Item 4. PRESENTATION Piwowar, who earned All-State Cunningham. "Even though she top all-around gymnast, she for seniors Katherine Negele, OF FIRE BATTALION CHIEF AND CAPTAIN BADGES. status as a freshman. wasn't 100 percent, she was a was also voted captain. who excels on the uneven bars Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin the presentation of "She was top five in the Regional qualifier." "Katie brings a lot of leader and in the floor exercise, and the Fire Battalion Chief and Captain Badges. Motion carried state in Division 1 in the vault The team's third returning ship to this team," said Salem Chrissy Smudski, who shines on unanimously. and she was eighth in the all- super freshman is Kali Pierce. coach Dana Driscoll. "She the vault and the beam. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY around," said Cunningham. "She's improved a lot after always works hard and sets a "The girls have been working BILLS THROUGH THE END OF 2008. (FED) Motion by "She was just one of two fresh- working hard all summer," said good example for everyone else. very hard," Driscoll concluded. Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to authorize the payment of the Township's bills on. December 26, 2008, as normally scheduled, subject to prior review by the Clerk and Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously. Item 2. A REQUEST FROM MAX & ERMA'S RESTAURANT, INC. (A DELAWARE CORPORATION) TO TRANSFER ALL STOCK IN 2008 CLASS C LICENSED Chief gymnasts vault over Vasser BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 2240 N. CANTON CENTER, CANTON, MI 48187, CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY, FROM PUBLIC CORPORATION TO NEW STOCKHOLDER, Despite being short-handed, — some freshmen and uneven bars (8.3), the balance ond on the vault, 8.60, Lauren G&R ACQUISITION, INC. (THRU MERGER). (CLERK) Canton's gymnastics team got sophomores — got involved," beam (9.5) and the floor exer Martin (fourth on the floor and Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the off to a rousing start to its sea said Canton coach John cise (9-1) while finishing third beam), Alex Hamric (second request from Max & Erma's Restaurants, Inc. (A Delaware son by upending Vasser 132.45- Cunningham. "While I wasn't on the vault with an 8,45. on the bars, 7.55) and Brittany Corporation) to transfer all stock in 2008 Class C Licensed Business located at 2240 N. Canton Center, Canton, MI 48187, 113.60 Saturday at Vasser. immensely pleased with our Canton junior Mallory Granowicz, who was fifth in Canton Township, Wayne County, from public corporation to new The Chiefs were competing score, it was a good meet and Hudak captured the vault with the all-around. stockholder, G&R Acquisition, Inc. (Thru Merger). Motion carried without four girls who stayed we got a couple of nines out of an 8.7- Hudak was second in Canton's "B" team also unanimously. Item 3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ELECTION home to participate in a choral Robyn (Piwowar)." the all-around with a solid turned in a stellar effort in COMMISSION. (CLERK) Motion by Bennett, supported by 33.0. Vasser. Leigh Collins, Alison McLaughlin to appoint Supervisor Phil LaJoy, Treasurer Melissa concert. Piwowar, a sophomore, McLaughlin and Clerk Terry Bennett to the Election Commission "Because we were short- placed first in the all-around Other Chief standouts Butala, Kathy Marion and Sam with term expiring November 20, 2012. Motion carried handed, a lot of new girls with a 35.35. She also won the included Miranda Milad (sec O'Flynn led the way. unanimously. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER 3RD AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR UPTOWN AND SITE PLAN FOR ALL SEASONS SENIOR APARTMENTS. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution for the third amendment to, Ignition short-circuited by Wave Uptown PDD and Site Plan for All Seasons Apartments. Motion carried unanimously. Item 2. CONSIDER SITE PLAN FOR The Detroit Ignition Vahid Assadpour scored SUMMIT COMMERCE CENTER PHASE II. (MSD) Motion by dropped an 11-4 decision to another two points for the Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution for site plan for Summit Commerce Center Phase II. Motion carried the Milwaukee Wave Saturday Ignition under a minute into unanimously. Item 3. CONSIDER MINOR AMENDMENT TO CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON night in the inaugural game of the third quarter, but Jacek THE FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL the Xtreme Soccer League. Przednowek scored a hat trick FOR RAVENSFIELD CONDOMINIUMS. '- \ * <• - • Joy Ret. Gyde Rd. Sheldon IT'S YOUR BUSINESS Q&A Center Rd. Warren Rd. Hanford Rd. Ford Rd. SaltzRd. Cherry Hill Rd. ^S, ft aCS . CXL -a: Geddes Rd. Mott Rd. Yost.Rd.: Van Born Rd. BUSINESS MILESTONES BILL BRESLER [STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ted Dailaire of Destiny Games can hook you up with both current and classic games. The four game controllers pictured are from the PS3, XBox 360, Nintendo NES and Atari. Get organized to Santa, the Coca-Cola Polar Bear will also be on hand The National Association of Professional Organizers to interat with local residents. There will also be space Southeast Michigan chapter is partnering with IKEA from for local youth to write and send letters to Santa at the noon to 5 p.m. on Jan. 17 for an event to raise awareness Outpost. of the benefits of being organized. The event, which will Destiny games specializes in include informative sessions on organizing principals, will Learn Spanish I take place at IKEA, 41640 Ford Road in Canton. Bilingual Fun is now accepting registration for winter 2009 The event is free of charge. For more information visit language classes. They will be interactive parent/child www.napomichigan.com, or call Karen DeClark at (586) Spanish classes for toddlers through middle school;. 746-8141. Contact Director Jennifer Manriquez for more information new and old school video games at (877) 686-7399 or e-mail [email protected]. Visit A new location www.bilingualfun.com to learn about the benefits of lan Observer: Tell us about your need for a video game store was Wedding & Celebration Creations recently moved to a new guage learning, business, including the types of DESTINY GAMES not being met. The community location at 6000 N. Sheldon Road in Canton. The new loca- services and/or products you is continually growing and • tion allows the additional services of a retail florist New holiday menu feature. Business: Destiny Games offers more types of businesses and unique gift shop. Classes (floral arranging/ Entree Vous, 43347 Joy Road (corner of Joy and Morton and an excellent access from _ f,_ „ faylor roads), is now featuring special appetizers to Dailaire: We buy, sell, trade, .Address:42134 Ford Road, home decor/crafts) will begin with the new year. and play of new and used video the surrounding areas to get Programs like "basket/container exchanges," "centerpiece . t be on the menu for holiday time. Customers will be - Canton games, DVDs, and systems. to for their shopping and other of the month" and "craft of the month" will be ongoing. ' able to prepare ftors d'oeurves to share with guests We also do repair to systems, Owner: Ted Dailaire, resides in business needs. I also felt For more information, contact the store at (734) 455-7377. at holiday partfes. The store is offering six special.appetiz- disks, and computer repair. Ypsilanti that Canton offered a great er packages, which serve 25 people, for $83.50. The menu Products we carry are from Business opened: Sept. 6,2008 support for new businesses Special event includes Apricot Almond Baked Brie, Cranberry Meatballs, the original Atari 2600 up to Number of employees:! from the planning commission , The Canton Meijer store, 45001 Ford Road, will play Hot Artichoke Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and Shrimp and the latest systems and games. to building of more shopping CrabBruschetta. Business specialty: Buy, sell, ^00-" host to the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan from 3-8 p.m., Game play is done on the Xbox centers. '0^$i Friday, Dec. 19. In addition to offering free photos For more information, call the store at (734) 454-3690 or trade, and play of new and retro 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation with Santa, the 64-foot long, 13-foot high Coca-Cola visitwww.entreevous.com. video games 3, Playstation 2, and Super Observer: Do you have a funny Caravan will feature 25,000 sparkling lights. In addition Nintendo with hundreds of Hours*of operation: 10 a.m.-9 tidbit or story to share with our titles to choose from. We are p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 readers about your experience so also affiliated with Midnight p^m.Sundays far as a small business owner? Sun who publishes new games Phone and Web site: (734) 404- Dailaire: What I have for retro systems. 5548, Destiny-Games.com noticed is the strong support from the community in Observer: What makes your supporting local independent Now Open for business unique? businesses. Dailaire: Customer service. Dailaire: Working in the I have customers that come Destiny Games offers the best retail video game industry for in here and tell me how they customer service to the point some time and being a collector don't like the big corporate of finding that hard to find of video games and systems, I entities that only care about game for our customers. The wanted to do something that I the money and not the quality of our used items are loved to do. Besides, as much as employees or customers. They very high. Most used games get I love hockey, I will never play only want to buy their games re-surfaced in our state of the for the Red Wings. I saw that and products from me. art disk re-surfacing machine. there was a gap in the video I also like how several of Repair services such as the gaming market for service as my customers, who work JEWELERS Ring of Death on the Xbox well as for the retro games. As at a couple of my major 360, blu-ray drive failures a gamer, I can really appreciate competitors, like to come proudly announces the opening of our on the PS3, as well as screen the past games as well as the . shop at my store. Just the replacements for the Nintendo present and wanted to give that other day, I had a customer NEW LOCATION in LIVONIA DS and Sony PSP are also done service and product back to the come in that was one of my here. modern and retro gamer. customers when I used to run at 37643 SIX MILE ROAD I have also combined the There was also no other place a Electronics Boutique. He was across from Laurel Park Place Mall retail side of video games around here that could repair also a customer of mine when with a LAN center to offer systems which forced people I went to work for a bank too. Phone: 734-464-3555 • www.mastercraftjewelers.com a complete video game to have to go out and buy He seems to be following me experience. With that, we hold another one if their unit failed. around as he showed up here tournaments every Saturday on I wanted to save those systems as was completely surprised various titles from Call of Duty and save customers money. that I was here. He was so 4, Gears of War 2, Halo 3, to happy to find me that he said many others. Observer: How did you decide to he is always going to be coming locate in the Canton community? back to me as he always liked Observer: How did you first decide Dailaire: Canton offered a my service at every location I to open your own business? strong community where the worked at. I CHAMBER CHAT i Night on the ice Commerce Consumer Expo relationship, on Thursday, will take place from 5-7:30 Jan. 29 at the Chamber office, The Canton Chamber p.m., Feb. 12 at Summit on the 45525 Hanford Road. Ambassadors will present Park. The Chamber is looking If selected you can expect to "A Night on the Ice" during for exhibitors. Each exhibi tap into a Mentor's business the Plymouth Whalers vs. tor is expected to provide a knowledge and experience, Mastercraft Jewelers, formerly located inside Laurel Park Place Sudbury hockey game at 7:05 door prize valued at $25. Door learn how to take full advan Mall, will soon unveil Wayne County's premier jewelry p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 24 at prizes will be drawn at your tage of Chamber resources, and Compuware Sports Arena in exhibit during the Expo. Each enhance your business and net destination for exclusive Designer Brands and Swiss Timepieces. Plymouth Township. exhibitor will gain special rec working opportunities. The event is good for fami ognition during the drawing of How can you get involved lies, groups, co-workers, etc. their door prize. as a protege? You must be a e invitfae fa visit us emjoy Tickets are $11 per person, Exhibitor applications will Canton Chamber member in while kids 12 and under are be accepted on a first come/ good standing, and partici exiraordinaxy values mis lioliday @easojna free. There will also be a locker first serve basis (limited space). pate in and support Chamber room tour for the kids fol For more information, contact events. s Come to our new location in Livonia and receive a lowing the game (no adults the Chamber at (734) 453- How Do you apply as a pro allowed in the locker room). 4040. tege? Call the Chamber office for Go to www.cantonchamber. details and to register at (734) com, click on publication and in 14k WLite Gold • : 453-4040. Protege program forms (under the log), click on (retail value $280.00) The Canton Chamber is Protege application. Fill it out looking for five proteges for its and return to the Chamber With a minimum purchase of $500.00 Consumer Expo Protege Program, which pro office. Deadline for applica The Canton Chamber of vides a one on one mentor tion submission is Jan. 5. While supplies last. Limit 1 per customer. Offer ends December 31, 200H. Extended Holiday Hours! '^^^^^^^^s^m^^^^ss^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^-^^^e^r^^^m^^^^^^^m^^ Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, December 18,2008 www.hometownBfocom 3•*" t ^& •r -^.•iy:/- J. ' «* ' fc nESfeHRK '** Wfc" -73 W * 'I 1* !K£ VCfc J^x-^ »m»mwda^tff i -3 a*** tw WfrA ored by Robert A. Ficano, Wayne County Executive Office Walk-in Hours: CLASSIFIED Real Estate For Sale.... 3009-3880 Misc. Real Estate Call Toll Free: Monday - Friday.SrSO a,m.to 5 p.m. 1-80H7BEU(73S5) INDEX For Sale By City 3840-3480 Commercial/Industrial.... 3900-3980 After Hours: Call (734)591-0900 For Sale &y County 3520-3570 Real Estate For Rent 4000-4440 Fax:ff34}953-2232 Thursday, December 18,2008 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Julie Brown, editor. (734) 953-2111. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com ScuSorif lOOK BY JULIE BROWN O&E STAFF WRITER Local Realtors were glad to gather for some holiday revelry this month. Members of the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of Realtors held their "Holiday Magic III" reception/fund-raiser Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Toll Brothers Club House in Novi. Proceeds supported the Homes Coalition, started five-six Q: I live in a large condo project years ago by a Realtor to benefit needy and we have a property manager people. and office staff. As a co-owner "They've found homes for needy am I entitled to know the salaries people," said Dale E. Smith, executive of each employee as opposed to vice president for Farmington-based a gross amount of salaries listed WWOCAR. "We concentrate on on the budget? children. It's really a fantastic thing. I There's so many people doing nice A: That is a difficult I things." question because salary | The Homes Coalition helps to information may be i provides housing for people in our deemed Confidential and f r communities who are struggling privileged under the nature : with disabilities. They have helped of employer/employee ;: numerous families over the years and relations. Therefore, it may • will continue to do so with the help be understandable that the and support of various organizations, board is according to WWOCAR. reluctant to ., Incoming WWOCAR President, provide you Gary J. Reggish of Remerica United with that Realty, was officially sworn in to serve information. as the 2009-10 president. Reggish Whether or s has already been hard at work form not a judge | ing plans.for the years to come to help would order I with both the real estate industry as it is another well as Michigan's economy. Robert Meisner question. Organizers of the gala gave a hearty ™»™™™™™ Generally thank you to Toll Brothers Inc., a speaking, local builder and long time member Gary Reggish (left), outgoing president, welcomes WWOCAR's incoming president, Gordon McCann. salary and employee of WWOCAR, for donating the use information is deemed of the Island Lakes Boat House to privileged. host this gala event, as well as Volare "We needed some way to keep our Ristorante of Wixom for providing members positive and moving for Q: One of our board members tasty food and beverages. ward," he said. decided to personally speak In the past year, WWOCAR has lost "Real estate does tradition to one of the co-owners about members and those who remain face ally dip somewhat" this time of year. a code violation and bylaw tough times in their field. The asso Baczkowski noted the mortgage violation and has been met ciation is focusing on basics, with so market is good for those with decent with a civil rights complaint. many efforts in Washington, D.C., to credit. How can we avoid this type of improve the housing situation. "It's an opportunity to get out situation? "Everybody is in a flux," said Smith. there," he said. "There are so many "Everybody is working from day to properties. You're going to be able to A: Each board should day." get a great deal. It's just a superb time have a bylaw enforcement The Metropolitan Consolidated to be out there in the market." policy which they have Association of Realtors didn't hold a implemented which makes holiday party this month. That asso it clear that individual ciation, serving Oakland and Macomb directors or officers will counties, drew some 350 pros to its not get involved in direct annual business meeting Nov. 12. confrontations with The speaker, Karel Murray, was Paul Scott, installing officer (from left); co-owners. That is why excellent, said Walt Baczkowski Jr., Gary J. Reggish, installed as 2009-10 you hire a professional MCAR's CEO. president; Gordon McCann, outgoing management company "It's all about getting the Realtors president; and Dale E. Smith, executive and/or an attorney. There together and trying to keep on a posi vice president of WWOCAR, share a chat are a myriad of reasons why tive," Baczkowski said. The focus is on at the holiday gathering. getting directly involved helping customers. with a co-owner with a bylaw infraction could be deleterious to the best interests of the association including safety, civil BRIEFS HOMES SOLD rights violations and a 29612 Nova Woods Dr $129,000 39446 Village Run Dr $234,000 disagreement as to what Serving MCAR These are the Observer & Eccentric- 23027 Potomac Cir $155,000 Novi was discussed and no Al Block, with RE/MAX First, was elected as director of area residential real estate closings 23241 Purdue Ave $139,000 22282 Chase Dr $470,000 record to support it. The 30964 Ridgeway Dr $285,000 44512 Copland Ln $375,000 recorded the week of Aug 25-29, best advice is to sit down Metropolitan Consolidated Association of Realtors in November. 31972 Rocky Crst $140,000 41478 Cypress Way $185,000 MCAR supports Realtors across southeastern Michigan through 2008, at the Wayne County Register 22644 Shadowcjleri Dr $319,000 24948 Hadlock Dr $590,000 with your association real estate services, sales training, political representation, and of Dee'ds office, plus some from 30811 Sudbury Ct $250,000 24584 Thatcher Dr $140,000 attorney and work out a more. He will begin his term in January 2009. Oakland County. Garden City 216 Wainwright St $150,000 bylaw enforcement policy Block has been working in the real estate industry for more Listed below are cities, addresses, 31543 Alvin St $71,000 Plymouth which keeps the board 31465 Bock St $140,000 41020 MicolDr $125,000 than 19 years and has extensive residential experience in fore and sales prices. 641.8 Golfview St $115,000 679 N Sheldon Rd $178,000 members out of direct closure properties, lake/beach properties, condominiums and Canton Livonia 51355 Plymouth Valley Dr $445,000 confrontation. ]055 Ashton Woods Dr Unit 1 $326,000 14083 Ellen Dr $160,000 Redford luxury homes. 40689 Bluesprings Ct $290,000 He also has experience working with military and relocation 9632 Farmington Rd • $133,000 26317 Ciarita $106,000 Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer 716 Buchanan St $250,000 19620 Flamingo Blvd $155,000 9572lnksterRd $52;ooo clients, residential acreages and buyer brokerages. Block's is 42008 Cherry Hill Rd • $85,000 33101 Hampshire Rd $248,000 11353 Leverne $81,000 and the author of Condominium Quality Service Certified, an Accredited Buyer representative 48047 E Oxford Ct $429,000 28780 Minton Ct $150,000' 18773 Macarthur $103,000 Operation: Getting Started S and a graduate of the Realtor Institute. He has also received sev 7615 Embassy Dr $236,000 15525 Norwich St $248,000 15066 Salem $100,000 Staying on the Right Track, 48107 Hanforcf Rd $155,000 18005 Ventura Ct $235,000 26806 Wadsworth $110,000 eral RE/MAX awards including: Hall of Fame, 2007 Executive 837 Morning Dove Ct $231,000 second edition. It is avail- . 19451 Westmore St $124,000 South Lyon able for $9.95 plus $1 shipping Club, and the 2005-06100 percent Club. 6843 New Providence Way $104,000 Milford 825 Brick Ln $162,000 "Al has been an integral member of our team and is more than Farmington 333 Crystal St $143,000 24023 Lyon Ridge Dr $61,000 and handling. He also wrote deserving of this position. We are so proud of him," said Sandra 23076 Hayden $121000 2395 Haven Trl $209,000 58256 McCormick Ct $65,000 Condo Living: A Survival'Guide Farmington Hills 940ManderlyDr $260,000 Westland to Buying, Owning and Selling Gault, director of operations for RE/MAX First. 34863 Bunker Hill Dr $172,000 582 Napa Valley Dr $75,000 31012 Beechnut St $124,000 a Condominium, available for "Being awarded as the MCAR director is a great accomplish 38362 Churchill Ln $155,000 935 S Duck Lake Rd $75,000 8063 Bristol St $76,000 ment. Al continues to raise the bar in real estate, making us and 34239 Commons Dr $385,000 3958 S Milford Rd $85,000 159 Fischer Dr $185,000 $24.95 plus $5 shipping and this community proud." 24867 CreeksideDr $165,000 Norttwille 7705 Lear Ct $129,000 handling. For more informa 29897 Deer Run $327,000 17067 Carriage Way $345,000 631N Wiidwood St $38,000 tion, call (248) 644-4433 or visit ; In addition to excelling in the real estate industry, Block 29900 Deer Run Ct $338,000 38958 Cheshire Dr $288,000 34617 Sansburn St $86,000 bmeisner@meisner-associates. actively supports Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for 31949 FarmersvilleRd $162,000 48049 Four Seasons Blvd •$225,000 866SummerfieldDr $125,000 Humanity. He also enjoys hiking, camping, snow sports and soft- 28109 Farmington Rd $110,000 19378 Malvern Ct $102,000 2341 Treadweil St $65,000 com. This column shouldn't be ball in his spare time. 35190 Gary St $140,000 19143 Surrey Ln $90,000 construed as iegai advice. 25031 Lyncastle St $215,000 > -**>; >'\ A, * m\ Thinking Real Estate? Think TODAY, 888.21.HOMES 6 Offices, 400 Agents. 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I P E Unfurnished WALLED LAKE Small pet ok. (734)453-8375 dep. No pets. Avail Now. 27 Half-moon tide Wall climbers w 1 Bedroom Apartments 734-495-3000,734-644-3104 29 December Arness role u K E S $499 decor 911 destination M E D S Nov! - EHO Westland Park Apts. Reduced Deposit Condos/Townhouses ^ffl 31 Woof Historian's word 33 Snowmobile Burglar's "key" 12-6 © 2007 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. WESTGATE V! Plus: 1st Month Free part Sauna sites Section 8 & Pets Welcome BELLEUILLE-S100 of 1st 3 mo. 34 Kind of card eBay milieu 13 Volunteers 28 Wateriiiy leaf . Apartments (248) 624-6606 EHO 2 bdrm, 2 bath, appii, laundry 37 Party-tray 8 Type size 19 Hamlet's oath 30 Be very frugal rm, Istfloor, sec entrance. LIMITED TIME OFFER cheese 9 Vanish forever 21 Smattering 32 Damaged by $800/mo, (734) 788-8440 40 Fox's abode 10 Foolish talk 22 Took a break hail WESTLAND $50 OFF/MONTH BIRMINGHAM - DOWNTOWN 41 Familiar digit 12 Neatnik oppo 24 Coat of paint 34 Gambling den "No Rent until 2009" FREE RENT On Select Apts. 2 bdrm townhouse, i.5 bath; Apartments/ 1 Bedroom - $485/mo. 43 Pillow cover site 26 Damsels 35 Jag 1st month Free and hardwood floors, a/c, bsmt. Unfurnished With Move In Immediate Occupancy 36 Overly Reduced Rate washer/dryer. No pets, non Newburgh Colonial Apts. •Mb 7 38 I knew it! By 11/30/08!* 2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath, smoking. $1100/mo. BIRMINGHAM 2400 Newburgh Rd. ^^H 39 Rowdiness $565, 936 Sq. Ft. 248-901-0425 1ST MONTH FREE (734) 721-6699 EHO 12 1 |l3 40 Caesar's From $570 1 Bdrm, $490, tongue Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms CANTON 2 bdrm Condo. 3 16 728 Sq. Ft. 42 Big birds Furnished apartments avail. WESTLAND baths, garage, central air. •H15 • $200 Security Deposit I tav' 44 Is introduced Gorgeous new kitchens and FREE CITY WATER )drm w/appliances. pool. 1500 SQ. ft. $1090 Heat and Water Incl 46 Zipped baths. Available in town $475/mo. 734-717-7808 18 I^THMO pi through Birmingham at the 248-892-0262 (New residents only) CALL NOW! 47 Ladder rung 555 Building. with approved credit CANTON, Haggerty/Palmer Rd 23 34TBBfeb (248) 624-8555 WESTLAND 50 Keogh relative Call Michelle <248) 645-1191 No Pets, C/A, Vertical area. 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 800 SQ. On West Park Or. 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath, close to ft. condo. All appliances incl 52 Kind of system BIRMINGHAM-DOWNTOWN, Just S. of Pontiac Tr. schools. $600/month. Blinds, intercom. washer & dryer, doorwall to 55 Uh cousin 1 brm apt. cozy, very clean, Ig www.cmiproperties.net 248-892-0262 Appliances include private patio. Window treat 57 Scale note dishwasher. closets, new bath, 825 sq. ft. 'Select Models ments & vertical blinds, $525. $750/mo. (313) 8Q5-7940 Very clean Apartments 248-425-4853. See pics: ^H34 35 ^••37 38 3^TH Excellent Maintenance www.bekamanagement.com FARM1NGT0N HILLS NOVI FARMINGTON HILLS 2 bdrm, 41 ANNGIEAPTS. ^\ (734) 729-6636 40 , H| 4^nBH43 44 -t* wooded view. Pool, patio, all NO APPLICATION FEE FREE FLAT SCREEN TV appliances, a/c. $825/mo. incl. 47^BHl4B FREE HEAT! 1 bedroom *^!w*i Newly updated 1 & 2- bdrm heat + water. 248-539-0534 $505. 9 Mile/Middlefcielt apts. Maw berber carpet, new LIVONIA Gorgeous 2 bdrm •51 !nBb3 248-478-7489 cherry flooring, full size wash P REAL-ESTATE^ updated condo, w/2 full baths. er/dryers, central air, Open floor plan. Great neigh 54 55 1 MSB 57 FARMINGTON KILLS EHO a*" at it's best! borhood. Furnished option FREEDOM VILLAGE APTS. w/Pottery Barn decor. TREE TOP MEADOWS •••59 1 Bdrm, Vi Month Free ©tisffvtf^fHttcatfic $975/mo or negotiable Luxury 1 & 2 bdrm. Laundry 10 Mile, W. of Meadowbrook ••1 734-466-4276 in unit. Water incl., no pets. 248-348-9590 $575-700/mo, 586-254-9511 www. BGcom munities .com FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS NOVt-MAIN STREET AREA. (Dbsetvergj W,ttmtvic Luxury 2 bdrms, A/C, pool & 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Washer/ parking. New kitchen & baths, Oryer, Private Entrance & laundry rooms, heat incl. Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO $650/mo. Call for specials. SUDOKU (248) 478-8722 PLYMOUTH Fun By The 1 Bdrm. $600, 2 Bdrm. $670 First month free w/approved 4 3 Numbers v ,-/""~ ""*0|'"-" credit. WV1 yr. lease. Walk-in . closets. (734)455-1215 4 easy ways to place your ad; 3 5 2 7 Like puzzles? PLYMOUTH - OLD VILLAGE, PHONE,.., ..1-800-579-SELL (7355) Then you'll love Small 1 bdrm, hardwood FAX...... , ...734-953-2232 sudoku. This floors, ceiling fan, breakfast 3 7 1 6 ONLINE.. www.hometownlife.com bar, cable ready, storage and mind-bending laundry, very clean and cute. EMAIL.. [email protected] 7 puzzle will have $145/wk incl all utilities, 1 yr 9 5 8 you hooked from lease. (248) 425-4853, broker. Deadlines: 9 1 the moment you PLYMOUTH - Prime location, Sunday edition .....,.., 4:30 p.m. Friday 3 square off, so 1 bdrm avail, $580 plus secu rity. Near downtown. Incl. Thursday edition..... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday sharpen your heat. No dogs, 734-455-2635 2 3 8 9 pencil and put FIVE, FIVE, FIVE Offices and Hours: your sudoku 1ST MONTH FREE PLYMOUTH 1 bdrm duplex, 1 Studios, 1,2 & 3 Bedrooms washer/dryer, $595/mo. Eccentric office ....805 E. Maple, Birmingham 8 6 9 savvy to the test! Furnished apartments avail. Canton i bdrm, $575/mo., Observer office . 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia Gorgeous new kitchens heat incl. Lease. 734-455-0391 6 7 5 and baths. Available in town Hours .„ ....8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday Birmingham at ; PLYMOUTH 1 bdrm, in a 4 unit bldg., POLICY the 555 Building. ATI advertising published In the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers Is subject to the conditions stated in 4 5 2 7 3 8 Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 appliances, c/a. the appllcsfcte rate card. (Copies are available from the advertising department, Observer and Eccentric $595/mo, plus sec. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 43150 (734) 591-0900. The Observer and Eccentric Level: Beginner GARDEN CITY -1 & 2 Bdrm, (231)392-6373 Newspapers Faserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Observer and Eccentric Newspaper heat/water, $560 & $600 + sec. sales repressntatives.have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an advertisement Here's How It Works: 1st mo free w/good credit. shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser's order. When more than one insertion of the same PLYMOUTH Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 734-513-4965, 734-464-3847 advertisemsm Is ordered, no credit wilt be given unless notice of typographical or other errors are given 1 Bdrm: $607/mo. In tlm'e for <.nrrection before the second insertion. Not responsible for omissions. Publisher's Notice: All 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each $300 Sec Dep real estate .''jvartlslng in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 15SS which states GARDEN CITY - Spacious up that it is iikgal to advertise "any preference limitation, or discrimination". This newspaper will not row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, dated 1 bdrm, air, deck, stor 1st Month Free knowingly except any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby age room, laundry. FREE heat Private entry/patio. informed riSi ail dwellings advertised In this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will & water. $605. 248-346-6108 Full size laundry room w/ basis. (FR Oas, 724983 3-31-72) Classified ads may be placed according to the deadlines, Advertisers are appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The washer/dryer hook-ups. responsible for reading their ad(s) the first time it appears and reporting any errors Immediately. The Observer serf Eccentric Newspapers will not Issue credit for errors in ads after THE FIRST INCORRECT more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! LINCOLN PARK Single story, attic storage. INSERTION. Scjual Housing Opportunity Statement: We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy Deluxe X & 2 bedrooms. 2 Bdrm also avail. for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. Wa encourage and support an Lowest Rent in the area. (734) 459-6640 EHO affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtain housing because Quiet, private balcony's, of race, color, religion or national origin, Equal Housing Opportunity slogan: "Equal Housing Opportunity". Table III - Illustration of Publisher's Notice. 0Eusffi.*3 storage; laundry, ceiling u fans w/ lights & blinds. 313-386-6720 LIMITED AND ; LIVONIA FREE SEEK RENT UNTIL TIME OFFER FEBRUARY! FIHD THESE WORDS IN THE PUZZLE BELOW. Woodridge Apartments, call FREE HOMES now for details. 248-477-6448. BELL GAZELLE PARALLEL woodridgeapartments.com Security Deposit DWELL HOTEL PASTEL LIVONIA Spacious 1 bdrm, equal to one EXCEL JAIL CELL SMELL great location, across from i month's rent Livonia rec. center. $675/mo. FAREWELL NUTSHELL YELL + Utl 1.248-255-2412 APARTMENT SPECIALISTS NORTHVILLE Downtown, 2 = or Jamie at m THE WORP3 READ Ut? POWN ANP ACROSS. bdrm, 1 bath, hardwood Academy West Point floors, short term lease con sidered. Call: Kristin Halmagh in 248-330-4660. E R YU F SAY P W we still have D W E L L D H EA S the best G L UP I N O LR M A E ZV M U K LA E Westland Plymouth Z T WH O TEL L L Designed with Carriage Move„ Hous"—•e ' ^iviove-i : ni E S ET S S B EL L Afits. ROOMATESinMIND! Heuse Speda|s! Across from CENTRAL AIR L A AC X H B NE K Meyers Comer of Haggerty & Joy L P F EWE L L (734) 425-0930 A R (734)522-3013 E X CE L L R ES A SPACIOUS!! — Garden City M W J A I L C EL L 2 Rims, 1000 sq. ft Luna Move-in Specials! Apts. Near Westland mall CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE V^ FROM ^ I (734) 425-0930 L 8 e L 6 9 Z 9 V (734)425-5731 (TTHOffll V [)JA. n $499 1? 9 i £ L Z 8 9 6 S 3 H It 1 3 0 X #• Reduced deposit • Livonia Schools' 6 9 z P 8 9 L L e 3 M a v I • Close to 1-96 • Open 7 days a week 9 L 6 8 L P 9 N a x o v Take advantage of Village bathrooms e z Z fr S 9 e I- 6 8 L H) S 1 H one of these great Apts, Bordering Westland OH) AY e I 8 9 z 6 t> i 9 \ Franklin Square specials today! i a n1A J A Z (734) 425-0930 8 6 9 I v I 8 z S i d n H \ Apartments I Z L 6 9 S 9 t- 8 H a(i T 3 A\a) 734-451-5210 9 e f Z 9 8 L 6 V LSJV S 3 Q A a 3 www.3sleasing.com OEOS624712 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday December 18,2008 www.hometownlife.com ©bamrer " Sctenttit IETOWN Homes For Rent Homes For Rent Homes For Rent Mobile Home Rentals LYON TWP PLYMOUTH TWP-FREE HEAT! GARDEN C!TY 3 bdrrn, brick SOUTHFIELD FARMINGTON HILLS Roomy upper studio flat, ranch, bsmt, garage, $900; 2 3 bdrrn, finished MOBILE MANOR SUNRISE STUDIOS $499* per mo. includes attached garage. Pets bdrrn ranch, garage, $700 bsmt, 2 car, 1-2-3 Bedrooms, appliances, $139/wk '-- . opt. 248-788-1823 no pets, from $350/mo. 8 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, welcome, S595. 248-735-5464 deck, appliances Brand NEW A/C Rooms incl. Southfield & 12 Mile. Mile & Merriman area. TV/Phone / HBO/CABLE Immediate. Occupancy, (248) 477-2080 Call 248-290-5300 exl 306 $1150 + utll. 248-556-6520 LOW RATES Homes For Rent *v *•* 1 'First 3 months. j •' .-l HOMES 734-427-1300 Sk-«" SOUTHFIELD- Section 8 OK. Vacation Livonia 3-4 bdrrn, non-furnished Resort/Rentals S0UTHFIELDAilnew!2bdrm, BIRMINGHAM 2 bdrm, 1 FOR RENT 2 bath ranch condo. Carport, $975-1100. Newly renovated, bath, garage. Avail, end of Located In Canton excellent condition, new appli BONITA BEACH, FL CONDO c/a, appliances, pool, 1300 sq. December. $925/mo + utili TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL DETROIT LiVONIA LIVONIA ances, no pets. 248-521-7581. Gulf front, 2 bdrrn, 2 bath. ft. S1099/mo. 248-346-6108. ties. Call: 248-417-3544 Starting at $699/mo A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid Telegraph & Plymouth. 2-3 Beautiful 3 bdrrn, 2700sq.ft. 1+ acre, 3 bdrrn, See www.VRBO.com #47376 service, HBO. Low daily/wkiy' TROY - Northfield Hills. 2 bed- bdrrn, 1.5 bath, a/c, finished 1500 sq ft. Ranch 3 baths, 3 fireplaces, attach TROY FREE 2nd CANTON 4 bdrrn., 2010 sq. Sharp 3 Bdrrn, 2 Bath $3500/mo. 248-224-1580. rates. room, 1.5 bath condo. bsmt, afi appliances, 2 car, w/master bdrrn gar. Avail. Dec 1. Month! House newly ft,, 2 1/2 bath, fireplace, 2 car hofnes from 924 sq. ft, Sunrise Inn 734-427-1300 Minimum 1 yr. lease. fenced. $895 + sec. + utili suite. $1395 $1300/mo. 248-486-4157 updated 4 bdrrn, 2.5 attached garage, appliances, Appliances included. Royal Inn 248-544-1575 $1000/mo. 248-745-5815 ties. 313-929-8595 www.birdsallproperties.com bath, 2 car garage, $1450/mo. 248-344-8999 Pets welcome. Fairlane 248-347-9999 248-943-2963 bsmt, A/C, appliances, family WESTLANO CONDO No rent until February 1 Observer & Eccentric Classifieds Comfort Suites 248-504-5080 CANTON 41004 Westfield FARMINGTON HILLS -21603 rm. w/fireplace. $1295/mo. 1 bdrrn loft, washer/dryer in on select homes •Just a uuiGfe 248-640-1611 •unit, $650/mo. + dep, inc! Circle. 2000 sq. ft., 4 bdrrn, 2 Roosevelt Ave. 2 bdrrn, new LIVONIA call away..... OWe/Refail Space For, carpet, avail now, 1st & last '199 MOVES You IN! Stevenson High School. heat & water. (734) 658-9267 1/2 bath, 2 car attached 1-800-579-SELL Bent/Lease garage, family rm & fireplace. mo rent, $750. 248-634-1713 Call Lauren at Beautiful 3 bdrrn ranch WARREN-Remodeled 3 bdrrn Avail, now! $1795/mo. w/neutral decore, 1 V6 baths, brick ranch, fin bsmt; 2 car, GARDEN CITY-Single room FARMINGTON HILLS 3 bdrrn, Sun Homes LiVONIA 3 Bdrrn, 2 deck, option to buy/LC, bad Showing Wed. & Sun. at4pm. 3 season sunroom, hardwood full baths, hardwood Rooms For Rent offices from $150- & office' 2 baths, new carpet & paint, credit ok, $750. 248-788-1823 4140 m 734-444-5212, 313-920-5966 floors throughout, full bsmt, ^.-ffffc floors, new kitchen, suites from $575. Utilities bsmt, a/c, deck, no pets. Must 888-264-5842 loads of storage. $1400/mo. •$8s8i 2 car garage, fenced incl, 1st & 2nd floor. Ford & CANTON CANTON Executive Home See! $875/mo. 248-214-7857. www.academywestpoint.com or for other rentals call: WAYNE - 4611 GLORIA NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH Middiebelt. (734)422-1195 3 bdrrn, 1 1/2 bath, move-in yard, bsmt, A/C, all appliances. 3 bdrrn., 1.5 bath, 2.5 car RENT WITH OPTION fast "Offer expires 12/31/08 Linda Magar (734) 673-3434 $1250/mo. (248)442-9769 Downtown. 1st week with full mid December. 1741 Elm- garage, fenced, newly remod deposit. Furnished sleeping WESTLAND - Dental clinic for IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY FREE RENT ***"" OEOS6350SZ Century 21 Row hurst. $90G/mo. + security eled. Avail immed. $795/mo. rooms. Newly decorated. $85 lease-operating rooms, pri Large, newer built, open floor- TIL FEBRUARY! PLYMOUTH - 1250 sq. ft. deposit. (734)455-1215. INKSTER-Sharp 3 bdrrn brick LIVONIA - 2 bdrrn, appli Clean 2 bdim, library, utility Showing Wed. & Sun. 5pm. weekly. Security deposit. vate office, lab, receptionist plan features 4 bdrms; loft 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom overlooking 2 story family ranch, bsmt, 2 car garage, ances, fireplace, garage, large room, carpeted, $825/mo + 734-444-5212, 313-920-5966 734-355-6453, 248-305-9944 area, employee's dining area LIVONIA - 2 bdrrn, Home $729 room w/ fireplace. Master dining room, option bad cred yard, no pets, $850/mo + sec. security. Call: (734) 453-2032 & large waiting area. All oper fireplace, ail appli Includes'washer/dryer it okay $650 (248)788 1823 Call; 734:425-7355 WAYNE - 3 bdrrn ranch, new ating rooms fuliy plumbed 1st" ances, bsmt, fenced bdrrn suite w/ full bath includ ing Jacuzzi. 1st floor laundry. & central air PLYMOUTH CITY - Charming vinyl windows & furnace, 2 car 2 months tree rent. Cal! Mon- yard. $775/mo. LIVONIA - Small 3 bdrrn, 1 Large island kitchen.Forma! HURRY WON'T LAST 2 bdrrn, 1.5 bath, bsmt, deck, garage, option/LC avail, bad Low weekly rates. Fri, 9-5pm. (313)561-1212 231-392-6373 bath, section 8 okay, near dining room & living room. Call Sun Homes 2.5 garage. Walk to town. credit ok, $800. 248-788-1823 Stevenson High School. Livonia Full finished basement. Backs College Park Estates * $1095+ util. (734)453-8153 Commercial/Industrial Observer SEccenfricClassiiletis 888-264-4080 $725/mo. 734-788-5640 734-261-6800 to nature preserve. $1700/mo. Plymouth Lg. dining rm, liv WESTLAND-3 bdrrn ranch, 2 For Rent/Lease Just a quick CALL DAN MULL AN Re/Max APPLY ONLINE car garage, freshly painted, www.4cDliegBpark.com ing rm, bsmt, 2 bdrrn, 2 call away— Classic 248-348-3000 A word to the wise, porch, lg. lot, near park, no C/A, newer carpet, $895 or DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE 1-800-579-SELL' Cell: 313-300-0462 *some restrictions apply $'(/"$ when looking for a less. Call: (734] 837-7355 Prime location on Main St call for details. pets. $800/mo. 734-453-7962 REAL-ESTATE Wi'iitr great deal check the avail for lease. 2800 sq ft, full LIVONIA 2 bdrrn, w/bsmt, 1 CANTON Remodeled 1100 sq REOFORD - Remodeled 3 WESTLANO 2 bdrrn duplex. bsmt, C/A, excellent parking, car garage, fenced, yard, appli ft, 2 bdrrn bungalow. Water, Observer & Eccenlric bdrrn, finished bsmt, garage, New paint, hardwood floors, at It's best! front & rear entrances. Great, ances, no pets, non-smoker, all appliances & outside maint. Gall to place your ad at Classifieds! option, bad credit okay, $800. small court, near schools, exc. (Dbsmfr ^jScEfiitric opportunity! $2,875/month. ' $800 + sec. 989-635-7250 incl. S795/mo. 734-776-2222 . 1-800-579-SELLJ7355} Call: (248) 788-1823 landlord. $600. 313-418-9905 Call Jim at 734-416-1201 ^S**«* ' *• • .Trf" TrMiDiSPMTlWPWWlSS^^ W«i«»K^:;ra:t;;«Ji8«-"i^«sw Painting/Decorating Carpentry 1020] 1210] 1640] Paperhangers COMPLETE LANDSCAPING APEX ROOFING FINISH CARPENTER • DRYWALL FINISHING • Clean-up/Hauling Service • PAINTING BY MICHAEL • SMALL OR LARGE JOBS BY LACOURE SERVICES Quality work completed with • TEXTURES • PATCHWORK • Cheapest Prices! Garages, HIGHEST QUALITY Crowns, Doors, Oak Railings Quick Response Time Spring clean-ups, landscap pride. Family owned. Lie. Ins. NO JOB TOO SMALL! Free Est.- Reasonable Prices. bsmts, attics, free estimates Interior Free Estimates ing, grading, sodding, hydro- • Staining'Textured Ceilings* For honesty & integrity: Licensed • 734-927-4479 John: 734-740-4072 248-489-5955,248-521-8818 Tim Sheltan: 248-721-5094 seeding, all types retaining Faux Finish * Plaster/ Drywail 248-476-6984: 248-855-7223 SAFE SNOW REMOVAL www.lacoureservices.com walls, brick walks & patios. Repair 'WallpaperRemoval* LEAK SPECIALIST Flashings, We use snow blowers - less •• Drainage & lawn irrigation Senior Rates-Holiday Rates* Valleys, Chimneys, etc. Warr. wear & tear on your cement! 1020] Hauling/Clean Up systems, low foundations Free Est • 248-349-7499 Member BBB. 30 yrs. exp.' No home too big or small. ' fc Local Events built up. Weekly lawn mainte 734-464-8147 Lie / Ins. Call: (248) 827-3233 Call John 313-999-6610 COMPLETE DRYWALL SERV. Complete Service Handyman Online nance. Haul away unwanted items. Comm. Res. 35 years LEAK SPECIALIST Flashings, Brick, Blocks Cement Plaster repair, All jobs wel Any size job. Licensed & A-1 HAULING A word to the wise, A word to. the wise, exp. Lie & Ins. Free Est. Valleys, Chimneys, etc. Warr. comed! Lie/Ins. Free est. 26 Insured. 734-453-9818 or Move scrap metal, clean base when looking for a fe?W>| when looking for a ments, garages, stores, etc. hometownlife.com www.lacoureservices.com Member BBB. 30 yrs. exp. yrs. exp. Mark 313-363-6738 734-259-9326 great deal check the » great deal check the • ALL BLOCK, BRICK WORK Lowest prices in town. Quick COMMUNITY m 248-489-5955, 248-521-8818 Lie / Ins. Call: (248) 827-3233 • Concrete + Foundations service. Free est. Wayne/ Observer & Eccentric Observer & Eccentric Res. & Comm. - Lie. & Ins. Oakland. Central location. CALENDAR *» Call to place your ad at Classifieds] Call to place your ad at Classifieds! Call Anytime, 248-478-2602 248-547-2764,248-559-8138 1-800-579-SELL{7355) 1-80G-579-SELL(7355) < • &J1 ®kmu& imntm 1L miscellaneous For Household Goods 7160] Sale HQUSEHOLO Miniature Firtschc "Holiday Greetings" FARMINGTON HILLS Estate FURNITURE (Like New) ANOTHER ESTATE SALE Sale Beautiful breakfront, Computer hutch $135; Large GOODS Treadmill 6 wks. old, female BY IRIS sideboard, dining room table L shape table unit $125; desk JAG DvdS Black/Tan, Choco! .Ve all join in saying Fri.-Sat., w/leaves & 6 chairs, 3 chan- $100; futon with exc. futon Seasons 1-7 $180. adorable, $5E "hank You For Your Dec. 19-20,10-4pm. daliers, safe, silver & sterling, mattress $135;-2 bookcase Oak china cabinet $300. 313-295-3921,313- vintage clothes, jewelry, & $50/ea; 1 table w/drawers Autoharp $50. 734-459-8914. Continued 5056 Mirror Lake Court, cool stuff. Fri.-Sat., 10-4pm. $50. 248-661-3383 JUKEBOX Friendship and Trust W. Bloomfield, 48323- 30205 Summit Dr., Apt. 101- Off Pontiac Trail, 1 'A mile 1988, 496 Rockola. 200 play, Off Norther western Hwy. MATTRESS - $150 W. of Orchard Lake to Hill restored near mint. $700 or btwn. 13 & 14 Mile Rds:, New queen pillow-top best offer. 734-788-1626 Wishing all a Point Wood Cliff Sub. across from Buddy's Pizza. Enter and go to address. mattress, can deliver. Blessed Holiday 734-444-7277 REFRIGERATOR, TONS OF FURNITURE, Items Oak Table & 8 chairs, ladies KITTENS Season PRAYER Pray 9 hail Marys for "Fabulous Estate Sale!" & gowns. Everything in stor Riedell Skates (new), size 7. 9 days. On the 9th day make 3 1 calico and 4 tiger colored, • Baker, Labarge, Heri ,gfffEfeSOFA & TABLE age must got This SAT. 12/20, iJHBf Large navy blue 313-561-5018,313-563-1541 wishes & publish this prayer. looking for good homes. 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So Ford had to make sure that its One thing So they did well to do some really good things reliable, 3.5-liter, V6 engine and its new vehicle were is for sure with Flex. Its provocative flat-toppeddesig n is one. a good match. Ford's Fie* So are some useful interior innovations including a And Ford's engineers did that very capably: The will never be robust second-row refrigerator and a way of -engine generates 262 horsepower and 248 pound- Call Toll Free mistaken for reducing the chances of pant-leg soilage when you feet of torque. Coupled with a six-speed automatic another vehicle! 1-800-579-SELL (7355) get into and out of the vehicle. In many ways, Flex transmission, Flex's engine does a more than Fax Your Ad: (734) 953-2232 reflects a dramatic rethinking of the SUV category, adequate job of powering the vehicle, providing cross over to get into the car. It keeps your pants legs and Ford deserves kudos for stepping out with it the plenty of burst in steady juice in a variety of Walk-In Office Hours: clean." way that it did. situations. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Which brings us to the most distinctive aspect But the best thing of all to befall Flex is Flex also comes in front- or all-wheel drive. The After Hours: Call (734)591-0900 of Flex: its exterior design. It represents a new take probably a factor that remains beyond the control of SEL version I drove is all-wheel-drive. And the on a venerable concept that looks incredibly fresh in Deadlines: To place, anyone at Ford or in the auto industry: Gasoline vehicle did very well in coping with the early today's curvaceous marketplace - and is, turning cancel or correct ads. prices have fallen just as dramatically as they went December snow-and-ice conditions of metro plenty of heads all on its own. Sunday up during the second quarter. If $4-a-gallon Detroit. I could always count on sure-footedness "Everyone understands without our having to 5:30 p.m. Friday gasoline had persisted to these days, the large and with the Flex while others around me were spinning say a word," said Jim Farley, Ford's executive vice Sunday Real Estate iconoclastic Flex might have been forgotten before it out. president of marketing and communications. "It 5:30 p.m. Thursday had a chance to prove itself. Another huge plus for Flex is interior room. speaks for itself." Thursday ' However, with gasoline prices now having Somehow, the designers managed to present an Most consumers either love it or hate it. But 6 p.m. Tuesday plunged to five-yearlow s - and the prospect that a exterior profile that is very streamlined, probably that's exactly the way Ford wants it, because at least Thursday Real Estate Display weak economy likely will keep them down for many because of how dead-flat the roof is. And yet when the company can count on potential Flex buyers 3 p.m. Monday months if not some years to come ~ comes the you open a door to the vehicle, up-and-down space being passionate about the design.. possibility that Flex could continue to develop a isn't a problem at all. There's very ample headroom. . "We'd rather have 100,000 people passionately following. In fact, even in the third row of seats, which are loving it than 10 million people being vaguely aware View the Observer & That's because, while its fuel economy tops out raised "stadium-style," headroom isn't a problem. Eccentric Automotive and bored," said Phil Cowdell, head of the Ford at 24 mpg like the competing Buick Enclave and There's also the fact that Flex's rocker panels account at Team Detroit, an ad-agency coalition Classifieds on the web: other new General Motors crossovers, Flex's city are integrated into the doors. 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