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BY TONY BRUSCATO The Canton Public Library STAFF WRITER and all township offices will be closed New Year's Eve Salem High School students spent an hour this and New Year's Day. past week reading "Curious George," "The Cat in the They will resume normal Hat" and "The Berenstein Bears" before going out hours of operation on Jan, for recess and crawling on the playscape and choos- 2. ing teams for a game of football in the snow. Summit on the Park will Nearly 60 of Lauren Cummings' students partici- be open from ? a,m, to 1 p.m. pated in a field trip to Edison Elementary in New Year's Eve and New Westland, spending time reading, talking and play- 's Day. ing with fifth graders as part of an exchange pro- gram between the two schools. • Heeled "The younger kids see our kids as role models and Participants in this year's PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY OBSERVER leaders, and they like to hear about sports and other leadership Canton Program Plymouth Salem junior Mike Lanius (left) reads The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs to fifth-grader Emmett Vinson. activities at the high school," said Cummings. "Even are planning to produce a though it's only an hour, they develop a bond and video history of the town- connection with the younger kids. They talk about ship as part of their leader- their goals, their future, hopes and dreams." ship project. Plymouth Salem junior It's no coincidence that Cummings chose Edison Pat Van Dusen. volunteer Carly Schwan (left) reads Elementary for the exchange program the past four coordinator for the town- The Lorax to Shayna years. ship, said her group is look- Anderson, while Jessica Half the fifth-grade students who participate are ing for residents who have Wilson (right) reads Arthur taught by her sister, Barbara Case, who lives down lived in the community long - Eyes to Joy McFadden. the street from Cummings in Plymouth. enough to remember Anderson and McFadden are "Our kids are moving on to middle school next Canton in its earlier years. fifth-graders at Edison V year, and they enjoy talking to the older kids to Volunteers would be inter- Elementary School in learn what it's like," said Case. "Some don't have viewed on camera and Westland. The high school Edison Elementary fifth-grader older brothers and sisters, so they don't have a clue videotaped. students visited the fifth- Amanpreet Kaur (left) listens to what to expect. Specific areas to be exam- graders as part of a public Plymouth Salem junior Suchi ined are schools and educa- speaking class. read A Ghost Named Fred. PLEASE SEE SISTERS, A4 tion; housing and residen- tial development; com- merce, industry and busi- ness development; recre- ation; family values; historic O&E seeks Parishioners flock to Jesse Tree program preservation; and communi- ty involvement. BY HEATHER NEEDHAM specially shaped tags from the community. tion program cut out and pre- "We want to get their STAFF WRITER Jesse TVee, which include The "roots" of the Jesse Tree pared the tags for the tree. memories of how Canton top local requests for items such as toi- are biblical. Jesse, who was Mike Horka, St. John has changed over the years One may not be able to put letries, rionperishable food, David's father, serves as the Neumann spokesman, said and how their lives have . a price tag on generosity, but toys, clothing, other essentials tree root. Each tag on the tree the event binds the church changed with the growth of at St. John Neumann Catholic and cash donations to certain has a special meaning. Jesse community. teachers causes. the community," Van Dusen' Church, the generous spirit of Tree shapes include an ark, "It's really a community and said. Beginning in January, the parishioners was measured by The parishioner then goes ladder, coat, 10 command- whole family event," Horka Anyone wanting to volun- Observer & Eccentric Newspapers the tags removed from the out and buys the items on the ments, hand, crown, square, said. "It gets whole families teer for the project can call will honor two teachers monthly Jesse Tree. tags or donates to charity, whale, saw, star, lily and shell. together to be generous to her at (734) 394-5193. from throughout our circulation The annual church event helping out needy people Eighth-grade students from area for their excellence in the class- involves parishioners taking from within and outside the the church's religious forma- PLEASE SEE JESSE TREE, A4 • New Year's bash room. We are looking for readers to Reserve your space now help in identifying these outstand- for Canton's New Year's Eve ing teachers. Celebration, presented by Nominations can be e-mailed to Canton Leisure Services. New center brings The evening of entertain- ment lasts from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. in the Summit on the fitness opportunities Park Banquet and BY HEATHER NEEDHAM Conference Center and includes hors d'oeuvres, STAFF WRITER individual dinner, deluxe eyoung@ oe.homecomm.net, faxed Canton's newest spot to get a workout seems to be popu- bar, champagne toast, and a to (734) 953-2232 or mailed to lar with the men, women and children flocking there to midnight snack. Cathy Young at the Observer & burn calories on treadmills, lose some weight for a • Disk Jockey John Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 ding, climb artificial rock walls and Lankford will provide con- Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150. tinuous entertainment ' Nominations must be received by 5 Canton's Lifetime Fitness facility opened this fall as one throughout the evening. p.m. of the third Monday of each of five Michigan locations, with others in Troy, Shelby Reservations can be made month. Township, Novi and Rochester Hills. There Ire 29 Lifetime in person at the Banquet Deadlines for 2003 are: Jan. 20, Fitness centers across the United States. Its corporate Center office from 11 a.m. to Feb. 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, offices are in Eden Prairie, Minn., a suburb of 6 p.m., Monday through June 16, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 Minneapolis. Friday, or with credit card PAUL HURSCHMAHN OBSERVER Lifetime Fitness' prominent location on Haggerty south by calling (734) 394-5480. Two teachers will be honored of Ford, with 1-275 frontage, combined with strong word- Front Desk Supervisor Kimberley Smith, center, greets a guest at the entry desk in Cost is attend is $90 per January through June and the new Lifetime Fitness in Canton Friday. Receptionist Amanda Taub is on the person. PLEASE SEE TEACHERS, A4 PLEASESEE FITNESS, AS phone, at left. No refunds will be given. You must be 21 years of age to attend. For further details of this r___ year's New Year's DATA ENTRY/CLERICAL Entry Level CONTACT US INDEX LOOKING AHEAD Celebration, call the Detail oriented individual.,,. Newsroom - (734) 459-2700 Apartments D4 Jobs D7 Banquet Center office at Newsroom fax - (734) 459-4224 Automotive E4 Movies B6 (734) 394-5487, or visit Classifieds-1-800-579-SELL Wedid not expect Home delivery-(734) 591-0500 Classified E,F New Homes El section: Experts predict the "hot" www.canton-mi.org. i responsepe this!". New Hudson Classified Index D2 Obituaries A7 Ring in 2003 with Canton 1~800*S79»$EU.< . Crossword D4 Service Guide E3 Leisure Services. PUT OUR CLASSIFIEDS TO WORK FQRYOU! Health C8 Sports C1
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CANTON CONNECTION TRI-CITY EVENT Macomb counties. Food items include canned juices, vegeta- Tickets are on sale now for bles, meats, cereals, peanut but- Tri-City Christian Center's annu- al New Year's Eve Dinner Canton residents may pre-reg- Theatre. ister at Summit on the Park "We have a very special through the Senior Adult evening planned for the first big Program. To be certified, seniors event in our new auditorium, must provide proof of age and starting with hors d'oeuvres, income, identification, social then a great dinner, dynamic security number and number of entertainment, finishing the people in the household. After evening with a great dessert proper certification, seniors can table," said Tri-City Christian's pick up their food on the third Bob McNally. Wednesday of each month. Doug Berky, artist in move- Volunteer transportation may ment, mask and mime, provides be arranged for eligible seniors the entertainment. Berky has who are homebound, without a been a practitioner of movement car, or who are unable to receive theatre since the mid-1970's. He a ride from a friend or relative. has a bachelor's degree in For transportation requests, call drama, attended the DeU'Arte (734) 365-4673. School of Mime and Comedy Canton's Senior Adult and was apprenticed to mime Program is a service of Canton artist Tony Montanaro. He has Leisure Services. For more infor- toured in the U.S. and abroad mation, call (734) 394-5485. since 1983. Seating is limited and tickets MASSAGE SEMINAR will not be available at the door. The cost is $25 per person/$45 Are you interested in learning per couple. how to give a massage like a pro- For more information, visit fessional, and maybe get one in the church's Web site at return? On Jan. 15 and 22 from http: //www.tricitychristian.org 6-8 p.m., Canton Leisure or call the church office at (734) Services sponsors an adult mas- "Vanlueville," the Christmas display at the Canton home of Bob VanLue, has grown from a small town into a sprawling village of more than 40 buildings. 397-1777- sage instruction workshop for friends, couples, and anyone WINTER REGISTRATION who would like to bring a part- ner and learn some very basic Canton Leisure Services holds but effective Swedish massage 'Vanlueville' every year registration for winter program- techniques from licensed mas- ming (except swim lessons) Jan. sage therapist, Kathy Elgin. 9 for Canton residents only. The two-session workshop Registration takes place from will be held at Summit on the Canton couple's Christmas 6-7:30 p.m. at Summit on the Park in the Arts II Room. Park. Swim lesson sign-up takes During the sessions you will place at the same location learn simple massage techniques Saturday, Jan. 11, from 8-10 a.m. and have the opportunity to Urban sprawl has definitely that all bring it to life. Open resident registration for both practice them on your part- come to Vanlueville. Spectators can spend quite a all classes/programs begins ner and receive the same, prom- Hold up your hand for the long time observing the town Monday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m.-7 ising to be a relaxing experience standard "Michigan map," and and still not see everything there p.m. at the Summit Non-resi- for both! You should wear short you're not likely to find is to see." dents may register five days sleeves and comfortable pants to Vanlueville anywhere. It started In its fourth year, the town prior to the start of a class or the workshop, and each pair out on a little card table in the spans more than three 8- by 4- program, if openings exist. should bring two bed pillows, home of Canton resident Bob foot tables, with dozens of acces- Summit on the Park is located two large towels, and massage VanLue, Jr., and has since grown sories, including people going at 46000 Summit Parkway in lotion. into a sprawling village of more about their daily lives, cars Canton. For more information, Cost to attend is $30 per per- than 40 buildings and an ever- roaming the streets, a ski slope, call (734) 394-5460. son for Canton residents and a drive-in theater showing "It's a Bob VanLue first built his "Vanlueville" Christmas display in 1999, on a small $35 per person for non-resi- Vanlueville is the Christmas Wonderful Life," and more. card table. SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM dents. Resident registration is village created by VanLue and According to VanLue, visitors held Jan. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. his wife, Candida, some three have their individual favorite VanLue's and their 2-year-old me saying they wished they Eligible seniors can take Open Resident registration years ago. What started out as parts of the village, whether it be daughter, Alessia, some 30 could have made it," VanLue advantage of a monthly nutri- begins Jan. 13 from 9 a,m,-7 four or five buildings displayed the musical merry-go-round, hours to put together. A pre- said. "It's very rewarding to be tional program provided by p.m. at the Summit on a card table is now a "massive Christmas open house drew 35 able to share our festive creation Focus: Hope Food for Seniors. Non-resident registration Elvis' Graceland, the Ford Motor ? society," according to its owner. plant with a 1965 Mustang people. The couple expected with so many people. Anything Free monthly food items are begins January 14. Space is lim- "It has grown at an enormous rotating inside or one of the more than 20 more people at a that brings people together like available to seniors age 60 and ited. pace," said VanLue. "There are Interior View houses. second open house. this for the holidays is definitely older who reside in Wayne, Call Leisure Services at (734) so many little details to the town This year's display took the f So many people approached worth all the hard work." Oakland, Washtenaw or 394-5460 for more information. SENIOR SURVIVAL SE] . . 1AR If you're thinking of retiring in the near fiitui • . i %it ahead for your retirement, you need to atf cnu ISic:»c.„ AFTER-CHRISTMAS FREE SEMINARSI You are cordially invited to attend these free, informative Seminars compliments of: Ferris, Baker Watts, inc. BONUS D Featured Speakers include: Bryan H. Belden, Investment executive at Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc. Gene Richards, Attorney and Counselor at James. P. 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This year, 2,300 tags "They see the older kids with were removed from the tree. their letter jackets and how Those benefiting from the gen- they get involved, and the high erosity of St. John Neumann school kids talk to them about members included 100 seniors, applying to colleges," she said. 200 adults.and.425 children. ... "I think maybe they get a little After the donors went shop- inspiration from them." ping, the church had four tons Kathleen Lisowski, who of food, 100 winter hats and 75 team-teaches with Case, said, glove sets to distribute. "It's good for the fifth graders A team of volunteers spent to see positive role models." about 100 hours just sorting After reading books and through all the goods to pre- talking, the group headed for pare them for distribution. the playground. First Step, a domestic vio- "Tammy and I talked about lence crisis non-profit agency in her family. She has a lot of ani- Plymouth, received 35 stuffed mals, and her favorite subject animals, 35 pairs of slippers, 35 is science," said Christina robes, 50 sets of children's Conroy, a junior who lives in books, 40 packages of dispos- Salem Township, about her able diapers and 50 sets of time spent with her new women's toiletries from Jesse buddy, Tammy Fournier of Tree donors. Westland. "I read her 'The Cat In addition to First Step, the in the Hat' because it's my Plymouth-Canton Clothing favorite, and the first book I Bank, parishioners from other learned to read. churches and St. John "It was a good experience to Neumann members also bene- talk to the kids, and have some fited from Jesse Tree donations. time off from class," she said. "I learned what it was like to be a hneedham®oe,homecomm,net | Father George Charnley, the pastor at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, and Jesse Tree program coordinator Candace Guikweicz, Inside one of the rooms that kid again and have recess." (734)459-2700 stores the gifts. Fournier said she liked learning about her new high school friend. "I like learning about her of a teacher's classroom activi- first book and how they used &4i V 4} ^ 4i # H 4i $ TEACHERS ties. to live back then. I learned it's FROM PAGE A1 To nominate a teacher, please a big responsibility in high send the teacher's name, school school to keep up with my address and the school's tele- work." ARBOR POINTE % September through December. phone number along with a As one might expect, the VETERINARY HOSPITAL The teachers will be pho- statement of no more than 200 snow-covered ground and cold tographed in their classroom words telling us why this teacher temperatures made it a good and receive four tickets to any deserves to be our Outstanding day for the boys to pick teams Star Theater and a dozen roses Teacher of the Month. and toss the football. courtesy of Wesley Berry Florists A panel of editors will make "This is something they can 734-844-8844 and the Observer & Eccentric each selection. The winning walk away and say a big kid Newspapers. teachers will be featured in all paid attention to me, even if 42043 Ford Road * Canton Nominations can come from editions in the last week of each only for an hour," said Justin (Next to Sear's Hardware) students, parents, school admin- month. Please help us in honor- Eades of Plymouth. 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Family fight leads to arrests at Canton night spot A 41-year-old Northville disconnected and removed M The driver's side window Canton officers woman was arrested for pos- COP CALLS from a home under construc- of a 1993 Mercury Topaz was sessing marijuana and para- tion in the 49000 block of smashed while the vehicle was phernalia and her husband ASSAULT Garfield sometime before 8 parked in the 45000 block of was arrested for domestic vio- a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Lee Ann Tuesday, Dec. 24. attend training lence Monday at the Shark A 28-year-old Garden City Taken were a $350 Taken was a $50 compact disc Club, 42070 Ford. The man man was cited for assault at microwave, 8500 sink/garbage player. Two Canton police ser- was arrested for domestic vio- 1:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at disposal, $500 stove, $1,200 geants recently completed Officers had homework ... lence after reportedly s\n\ Sneaky's, 8663 N. I alley, after oven and $350 dishwasher. A VANDALISM Eastern Michigan University's his daughter, 20, He told reportedly kicking a girl at the representative of Curtis staff and command school. and a term paper to police he became ups< dance floor and kicking the Construction Co. of Canton police responded to The 10-month school, her for drinking and told her bouncer. The man, who suf- Farmington Hills, the builder, several reports of malicious which began in February, complete. to come home, and that she fered a laceration to the left told police it would have taken destruction of property involv- focused on personnel manage- had slapped and kicked him. eyebrow during the scuffle about an hour for the thief to ing vehicles and residences ment, incident command, Later, while he was being with the bouncer, declined disconnect the appliances over the holiday. Below is a organizational behavior and escorted to a police cruiser, his medical treatment. before removing them from roundup of some of the inci- budgeting. Scott Hilden and wife ran outside, began yelling the premises. dents; Mark Schultz participated in each month attending courses. at police and said that she SNOWMAN SLASHED • Golf clubs valued at $200 • A second-floor 2-by-3- this year's school. Officers had home work and a wanted to make sure he was were stolen from an open foot window valued at $150 "One of the most useful term paper to complete, taken to jail, A police report Someone cut a hole in an garage sometime before 12:42 was damaged by BB pellets aspects of the course was to Hilden studies how technol- stated that she became verbal- inflatable snowman in a yard p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25. The sometime Tuesday, Dec. 24 in meet and talk to people from ogy and training have reduced ly abusive, and was subse- in the 1200 block of Whittier homeowner told police the the 46000 block of Lyndon. all the other police agencies," the number of officers killed quently patted down. sometime before 9:30 p.m. items may have been taken • The driver's-side window said Hilden, a 10-year Canton in the line-of-duty. Schultz, a Recovered from her person Thursday, Dec. 26, causing while he was shoveling snow. of a 1996 Saturn was smashed, veteran, "I found it helpful to Canton officer for more than were a plastic bag of marijua- $60 damage. No footprints were found lead- sustaining $500 damage, compare how they do business 12 years, looked at staffing na and a "one-hitter" smoking ing to the garage. sometime before 9:45 p.m. with how we do business. We problems in the are of police device. BREAK-INS M A $600 nail gun, $250 Monday, Dec. 23 while parked had the opportunity to share a dispatching. screw gun and $90 drywall in the 46000 block of lot of real-life experiences "It's really a national prob- RECKLESS DRIVING Several incidents of home tool were among items taken Briargate. with people in the profession." lem. There are a number of invasion and vehicle break-ins from a parked 1998 Ford E- • A 199$ Chevy pick-up was Schultz said he learned factors. Stress is one. The pub- A 19-year-old Canton man were reported to Canton 150 van in the 800 block of keyed from bumper to bumper numerous ways to improve lic sector also has a difficult and a 20-year-old Farmington police over the holiday. Here is Queenshoro Monday, Dec. 23. sometime before 9:45 p.m. himself as a supervisor. time competing with the pri- man, both of whom reportedly a round-up: Entry was reportedly gained Monday, Dec. 23 while parked "We also learned that there's vate sector in terms of wages told police they wanted to • A $900 side-by-side by punching a door lock. in the ISOO block of Otter no one best way to supervise." and perks." have fun with their pick-up refrigerator was stolen from a • Someone attempted to Pond. he said. The program counts as six trucks in the snow on home under construction in remove a $200 microwave • A rear window of a 1995 Graduation ceremonies classes toward a master's Christmas day, were ticketed the 4000 block of Berkeley oven from a model home in Dodge Ram pick-up was were held in recently in Ann degree. Both Hilden and for reckless driving in the sometime before 9 a.m. the 41000 block of Old smashed sometime before Arbor. Canton Public Safety Schultz plan to complete Plymouth High School park- Thursday, Dec. 26. Entry was Michigan sometime before 10:30 a.m. Monday. Dec. 23 Director John Santomauro, an advanced degrees at Eastern ing lot off Beck at Joy. reportedly gained through an Monday, Dee, 23. The while parked in the Mcijer instructor in the course, was Michigan in interdisciplinary A police report stated the unlocked garage door, though microwaves control panel was parking lot, 45001 Ford. the keynote speaker. technology with an emphasis pair, both driving Ford F-350 pry marks were found on removed and could not he Students spent one week in police supervision. pick-up trucks, traveled at a another door. located. - By Heather Needham high rate of speed west on Joy, • Several appliances were passing another vehicle on the right, and turned into the high school parking lot. 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Storyteller Betty Tessmer, the speech therapist at Burger Center In Garden City, reads Jolly Old Saint Nicholas to students at the annual Christmas Carnival. Ford Rd 1 Mils W. of i-275 I $5.25 Kids all Shown I Burger Center carnival a •6.28 Students & Late Show Fri & Sat | 157,7S Evenings Mon -Tftursj BY HEATHER NEEDHAM The Greatest Gift is Peace for I O No Passes ! STAFF WRITER All" as a tribute to veterans and The Silver Strings Dulcimer I Unlimited Fras Drink & .28* Corn Refills } those enlisted in the armed serv- Society helped set the mood by The annual Christmas ices. Five Burger staff members - providing the music. The group HE €ir? OFMOVI Carnival at the Burger Center including three women and two consists of string players - $10 Book Plus $1 Free for the Autistic is so exciting for men - are veterans. including guitarists, mandolin GIFT CERTIFICATES some of the students that they This year, the day-long party players, banjo players, fiddlers $20 Book Plus $2 Free dash into school the day of the featured a visit from Santa and of course, dulcimer players. party. Claus, an inflatable moonwalk in Judy Gapp, director of chil- The party's theme was "The the gym, barnyard animals dren's programming at the cen- Greatest Gift Isn't Big or Small - introduced by "Farmer John," ter, thanked Jack Russo and his Kyle Lodge, 8, with the family for the festivities. help of John Forshee Russo and his family have of Barnyard Express, funded several educational proj- squirts goats milk to SHOWTJMES 12/27-12/31 ects at Burger Center, since find- his dog Buddy. O CATCH ME IF YOU CM {PG-13) IT'S NOT TOO SOON TO START INVESTING 11:00,1:45,4:30,7:15, ing out about its need for new OLORDOFTHERiBS&THSTWQ playground equipment more of the school for 10-12 years ing of the party" TOWERS {PG-13) 11:25,2:55,6:25.9:55 FOR COLLEGE. than a decade ago. The family now," Gapp said. The Russos The school educates 290 0 TWO WEEKS SGTICE |PG-13) Before you know it, college will be here. Start planning for it with autistic students ages 326 a 11:40.2:10,4:30,7:10,9:30 annual provides the students prefer to remain low key about FRl'SATLS 11:45 the help of someone whoS always been there for you. See me about with the Christmas Carnival and their generosity and tend to stay both the main building < © THE WBJJ THOOTEBHYS (PQ) the potential tax benefits of a Coverdeli Education Savings Account. spring picnic, developed the behind the scenes at the party. 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St 350 wmwii 43050 ford Rd c Family Medicine, Immigration and FAA Physicals this newspaper Canton, Ml 48188 Sim 150 • Canton www.observerandeccentric.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, December 29,2002 (O A7 OBITUARIES Schoolcraft, U-M Harold E. Schoen Schoen; and son, Harold E. Walter Ward White dren, Justin Hill, Ashley Hill, Services for Harold Schoen, "Chip" Schoen, Jr. Services for the Rev. Walter Chelsea Tripp, Nicholas Tripp, 81, of Livonia will be held Dec. Survivors include son, Phillip White, former minister at Christopher Leach, Walter 30 at 11 a.m. at St. John's C. (Michelle) Schoen of Summersville Presbyterian White and Thomas Jackson Dearborn partner Episcopal Church with the Rev. Westland; grandchildren, David Church, were held Dec. 29 at the White. Lew Towler and Dr. William (Elizabeth) Schoen of Dearborn, Summersville Presbyterian Lupfer officiating. Karen Schoen of Kalamazoo, Church. Mary Rebecca Beardsley Mr. Schoen was born July 22, Matthew and Jessica Schoen of Rev. White died Dec. 21 at Services for Mary Beardsley, in aviation program 1921 in Lansing and died Dec. Arizona, and Shemia Cain of Summersville Memorial 85, ofWestland were held Dec. 22 in Livonia. He was a retired Ypsilanti; great-grandchildren, Hospital following complica- 27 at Vermeulen Funeral Home A new program in aviation Internet courses. senior accountant for Michigan TVinity Skye Schoen of Arizona; tions from pneumonia. After with the Rev. Robert Joy officiat- business management, the result The program requires 60 Bell/Ameritech. He came to the sister, Minta (Robert) McCurley leaving Summersville in 1965, ing. Burial was at Andersonville of a partnership between credit hours or the equivalent at Plymouth-Livonia community in of Rochester; brother, Lawrence Rev. White and his family Cemetery in Davisburg. Schoolcraft College and the Schoolcraft that includes a 1954 from Ann Arbor. He was a (Ella Jayne) Schoen of Mason; moved to Cross Lanes, W.Va., Mrs. Beardsley was born July University of Michigan- strong base in economics and member of St. John's Episcopal and daughter-in-law, Ophelia where he was the minister of 9,1917 in Bluefield, W. Va. and Dearborn, begins in the winter management as well as enhanc- Church in Plymouth, where he Schoen of Ypsilanti. Perrow Presbyterian Church. died Dec. 22 at Hope Nursing 2003 term. The program will ing writing, speaking and think- served on the vestry and was Arrangements made by Later he accepted a position as Care Center. She was a nurse's prepare students for careers in a ing skills. After earning the treasurer. Schrader-Howell Funeral Home. executive director of Mariner's aid. She was a member of the number of fields, including air- associate degree, students can He was a life member of the Inn, a social agency of the First Congregational Church of port operations, ground opera- choose to seek entry-level Plymouth Elks, life member of Joseph G. Strong Episcopal Diocese in Detroit. tions and maintenance, aviation employment or continue study- the Ann Arbor Masonic Order, Services for Joseph Strong, During a whitewater rafting trip Mrs. Beardsley was preceded public safety, airport business, ing toward a bachelor's at UM- member of the Livonia 50, of Canton were held Dec. 23 down the New River in 1984, in death by her husband, Russell air traffic control systems and Dearborn. Republican Club, and member at Vermeulen Funeral Home Rev. White suffered a stroke. He Beardsley. aviation technology. Students who continue their of the Telephone Pioneers of with the Rev. Drex Morton offi- and his family returned to Survivors include son, Russell Traditional students or cur- studies receive full credit for up America. He was a naval avia- Summersville in 1986. B. (Janet) Beardsley of Florida; rent airport or aviation industry to 62 hours accumulated while tor, a lieutenant commander in Mr. Strong was born April 13, Survivors include his wife of daughter, Donna G. Durigon of employees can earn an associate earning the associate degree, the U.S. Navy who retired dur- 1952 in Detroit and died Dec. 19 48 years, Helen; children, Canton; son, Kenneth W. (Mary) degree with an aviation business and can graduate with a bache- ing World War II. H e was a in Livonia. He was a laborer. Kimberly Hill of Shawnee, Beardsley of Canton; nine management concentration and lor's degree after a minimum of recruiter for the U.S. Naval Mr, Strong was preceded in Okla., Walter White of North grandchildren; and seven great- transfer seamlessly to the UM-D 58 additional credit hours. Academy, and was on the advi- death by his parents, Joseph Sr. Port, Ala., Susan White of grandchildren. Memorial contri- bachelor's degree program with Students may customize their sory committee for the Livonia and Betty Strong. Plymouth, Thomas White of butions may be made to the a specialization in aviation man- program. For information con- Public Schools. He was also on Survivors include brother, Wilmington, N.C., William Canton Public Library, 1200 S. tact Stuart C. Baker at 734-462- the advisory committee and Steven (Kathy) Strong of Canton White of Portland, Ore. and Canton Center Rc Some classes will be offered at 4429, or helped develop Schoolcraft and nephews Eric and David Amy Zhouf of Asheville, N.C.; Township, MI 48187. Detroit Metropolitan Airport, [email protected],mi.us or College. Mr. Schoen was preced- Strong. Arrangements made by brother, James Randolph White Arrangements made by some will be in traditional class- Susan D. Cushnier, 313-593- ed in death by his wife, Jeanne Vermeulen Funeral Home. of Calhoun, Ga; and grandchil- Vermeulen Funeral rooms, and some offered only as 5659 or [email protected] Canton orchestra readies for concerts GrmteSt Gi(i iA the "G'i(t The Canton Chamber ers, orchestra officials said. Commission at 3 p.m. Sunday, Orchestra, under the direction Ellen Zwilich is the recipient Jan. 12 in the Northville High o/ Wealth " you It find at of Nan Washburn, presents its of numerous prizes and honors, School Auditorium, 45700 Six "Baroquen Treasures" concert at including the 1983 Pulitzer Mile Road, Northville. 8 p.m. on Jan. 11 at St Thomas Prize in Music (the first woman Concert tickets are $16 for a 'Becket Church in Canton. ever to receive this coveted adults, $14 for seniors, and Correct Care^C The program features an award), the Elizabeth Sprague school-age children (K-12) are eclectic mix of Baroque "great- Coolidge Chamber Music Prize, admitted free. Chiropractic!^ est hits,' including the well- the Arturo Toscanini Music In Canton, tickets are avail- known selections of Handel's Critics Award, the Ernst von able at the Summit on the Park, 'Our Holiday Special to You... "Violin Sonata in D," and Bach's Dohnanyi Citation, an Academy (734) 394-5460; the Canton "Brandenburg Concerto No. 1," Award from the American Chamber of Commerce, A Complete New Patien1 5:5t as well as pieces by lesser- Academy of Arts and Letters, a Dearborn Music and Evola I st Visit for lust known composers, including Guggenheim Fellowship and Music. Schein and Purcell. four Grammy nominations. In Northville, tickets are She has been elected to the available at Northville Parks $19.95! In addition, the concert will (A $480 Value!) focus on contemporary Baroque Florida Artists Hall of Fame and Recreation and by calling (Includes consultation, exam, x-rays composer Ellen Zwilich, whose and the American Academy of the Northville Arts and 1st adjustment. ^ . 1985 piece, "Concerto Grosso" Arts and Letters. In 1995, she Commission, (248) 449-9950. Offer good through January 31, 2003.) B will be a musical highlight. The was named to the first For tickets and information, piece is homage to the Handel Composer's Chair in the history contact the Symphony office at selection that will precede it of Carnegie Hall, and she was 734-451-2112 or, by email, ply- 26146 W. Six Mile Ret?" during the concert, providing a designated Musical America's [email protected]. Redford powerful one-two musical Composer of the Year for 1999 The concerts are supported, Between Inkster & Beech Daiy punch. Taken together, the con- and holds the Francis Eppes in part, by the Michigan edicare certs'five selections promise a Distinguished Professorship at Council for the Arts and for Your Appointment or foN cannot mesmerizing musical experi- Florida State University. 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J FITNESS classes are just some of the FROM PAGE At amenities users are raving about "It's got everything," said of-mouth advertising, has Jennifer Hamilton of Dearborn, while munching on a snack in said Life Cafe. "I like the classes — Liza Djelevic, operations depart- they seem to have really good ment head at Lifetime Fitness. "It just stands out" she said of Hamilton is taking a kickbox- the highly visible location. ing class which, like the other But the numerous amenities fitness classes, is free to paid are what keep people coming members. back. A full-service salon, cafe, Alesha Garza of Redford, who PHOTOS BY PAUL HURSCHMANN two swimming pools, two works as a hairstylist in the Molly Michaeiian of Canton, 2% left, and sister Lauren, 4% piay in the wading pool at Lifetime Fitness whirlpools, child care, personal salon, comes in to use the facility training, more than 400 pieces on her days off. "It's a really fun atmosphere," the wall was scary, she said, "A fartiily-style locker Garza said. little bit." rooms, patrons seem The holiday break from school Upstairs, where the cardiovas- to be impressed with PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP brought in more children than cular and weight equipment is the finer details. ORDINANCE NO. 83.120 usual to Lifetime Fitness' child housed, there is a strong empha- Marble floors, wood ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OP care center, which includes a sis on personal training. For an furnishings, natural CHARTER TOWNSHIP OP PLYMOUTH BY AMENDING separate infant area, toddler additional charge, members can lighting, hair dryers THE ZONING MAP. area with big-screen TV, com- consult with personal trainers. and wooden lockers THE TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS: puters and a mini-gym. When Angela Marshall of Plymouth in locker rooms, clean Part 1. The Zoning Ordinance No. 83 of the Plymouth the weather allows, the kids can said she began meeting with a towels and the overall Charter Township is hereby amended by amending play outside. trainer for self improvement. cleanliness are some the Zoning Map, by changing those areas indicated A children's "Adventure Days" "There's always room for of the little things on the Amended Zoning Map No. 134 attached day camp program brought in a improvement," said Marshall, as patrons like, hereto, and made part of this Ordinance. small group to learn the fine art she worked on weight training "One of the things of rock climbing — on a two- with trainer Corey Sims. that we really focus story artificial rock wall with OS TO The rewards of working as a on is the cleanliness ropes and "auto belayerswhich personal trainer are numerous, and standards of the include cables that attach to a he said. facility," she said. harness worn by the climber. "I like seeing the change — "Absolutely every- "It's fun trying to get up as seeing people become a different thing has to be clean. high as you can," said Kelly person," Sims said. We clean a lot." Harris, 8, who attends Field. Djelevic said that beyond the Since Lifetime is Elementary. facility's numerous amenities, open 24 hours, the —«o OS TO When asked whether climbing including men's, women's and heavy-duty cleaning 7 is mostly done between 10 p.m. and R-2-A PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP 6 a.m. Throughout 8-1 TO the day, staffers walk 6S—ARC ORDINANCE NO. 83.119 through and make AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PLYMOUTH CHARTER (*L ••I mm sure things are clean TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 83 BY AMENDING ARTICLE and in order. Jacob Gray of Belleville makes it to the, top of the^ nun XXXIV, ARC, Ann Arbor Road Corridor District, Section 34.3 Schedule of Regulations and by adding to Section 34.3.2 Notes to Susan Sarkisian of climbing wall during a holiday camp workshop. Schedule, Northville, who was THE TOWNSHIP OP PLYMOUTH ORDAINS: watching people swim in one of i. He said he has participated Part I. The Zoning Ordinance No. 83 of the Plymouth Charter the two pools, said cleanliness is in five triathlons over the past Township, is hereby amended by amending important year and uses Lifetime Fitness to OS TO 1. Article XXIV, ARC Ann Arbor Road Corridor District Section "It's a great place — it's very train. 34.3.1 Schedule of Regulations, Area, Height, Bulk and Placement large and it's very clean," "It's got everything that I need Requirements, Subsection a.l) Maximum Height i Sarkisian said. here — a great lap pool and car- as follows: For Chuck Jarrett, working diovascular equipment," Jarrett Maximum Height: 2 Stories, 30 feet (f) out in Lifetime might not be the said, as he relaxed in a whirlpool 2. Article XXXIV, ARC Ann Arbor Road Corridor Section 34.3.1 same as swimming in a lake, after a workout Schedule of Regulations, Area, Height, Bulk and Placement cycling outside or running sever- Requirements, Subsection a.2) Maximum Height is amended to al miles, but it's a good Simula- hneedham3oe.homecomm.net | (734) 459-2700 read as follows: Maximum Height: 35 feet (f) OS TO Part II. The Zoning Ordinance No. 83 of the Plymouth Charter 5s=aRc Township is hereby amended by adding: BARNETT 1. Article XXXIV, ARC Ann Arbor Road Corridor District Section 34.3.2 Schedule of Regulations, Notes to Schedule, is amended to ffl^EosiagaaslSidisglsc. add the following; RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL (f) The Commission shall have authority to approve an Certainteed Select Shingle Roofer increase in building height up to a maximum of 38 feet, provided the building does not exceed two (2) stories and conforms with Duro-Last Master Roofer Award Winner one of the following criteria: Professional Roofer Advisory Councii 1) The addition height is necessary to achieve two (2) Family Owned and Operated for Over 40 Years stories due to the particular nature and functions of £ the approved use. 41700 Michigan Ave. • Canton • 734-397-8122 2) The additional height is necessary to accommodate architectural features that enhance the character of the building and the district. mrmmni ,111. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS REPEALED. Any PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP ordinance or parts of Ordinance in conflict herewith, are POLICE DEPARTMENT repealed. 734-453-3869 1. TAX ID NUMBERS, R78-057-99-0005-703, Part IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to take effect on January 17,2003. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE R78-057-99-0005-704 R78-057-99-0002-005, Part V. ADOPTION. The Ordinance was adopted by the Township 2. TAX ID NUMBERS, Notice is hereby given that on January 3, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at R78-057-99-0002-006 Board of Plymouth by authority of ACT 184 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1949, as amended, at a meeting duly Mayflower Auto Transport, 1179 Starkweather, Plymouth, MI a 3. TAX ID NUMBER, LOTS 646, 647,648c, 649c, 650c, 651c, 652c, called and held on December 17, 2002 and ordered to be public auction of the following: 653c, 654c OP GREEN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION given publication in the manner prescribed by law. The 1990 Taurus 1FACP534XLG164166 4. TAX ID NUMBER, LOTS 53,1 AND 2 OP ROCKER ESTATES Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the Plymouth 1987 Ford Taurus 1FABP52U4HG205380 TAX ID NUMBER, LOTS 10, 11,12,13, 14,15, 16 AND 17 OF Township Department of Public Works Building, 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood 1G6CB5335L45218896 PALMER'S SUBDIVISION, LOTS 4 AND 5 PALMERS ACRES Community Department during regular business hours. SUBDIVISION Dated: December 20,: Adopted by the Board of Trustees on December 17,2002. 5. TAX ID NUMBER, R78-051-99-0066 Plymouth Township P.O.: 15996 Effective Date: January 17,2003. Plymouth Township Police Department Account Number: 142449 6. TAX ID NUMBER, R78-062-99-0003; LOT 1 OF GOULD INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION 9,2002 Publish: COE08057674 7. TAX ID NUMBERS, R78-065-99-0003-000, R78-065-99-0007-003, R78-065-99-0007-004 8. TAX ID NUMBER, OLCb, OLB R78-064-99-0002, R78-064-99-0003, You can have your new R78-064-99-0004 9. TAX ID NUMBER, OLA 10. TAX ID NUMBERS, R78-064-99-0010, R78-064-99-0011, Dream Kitchen R78-064-99-0012 ORDINANCE NO. 83-120 AMENDED ZONING MAP NO. 134 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OP PLYMOUTH WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Part H. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS REPEALED. Any • or parts of Ordinance in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. KITCHEN TOP SHOP Part ni. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to take effect on January 12,2003. . Call us today so you can be cooking In your new Part IV. ADOPTION, The Ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Plymouth by authority of Act 184 kitchen early In the New Year! of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1949, at a meeting duly called and held on 19th day of November, 2002 and ordered to be given Free In Home Estimates • Design Service Available publication in the manner prescribed by law. The Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the Plymouth Township Department of Public Works Building, Community Development Department ni/y/) during regular business hours. m 248.477.1515 Adopted by the Board of Trustees on November 19,2002 Effective Date: January 12,2003 31150 W. Eight Mile Road • Farmington Hilts- ~ Publish: December 29.2002 I.QE08057745 i www.observerandeccentric.com CANTON CALENDAR Observer S Eccentric j Sunday. December 29,2002 TC7 AROUND TOWN games, stories, singing and play. ly and meet to share ideas about los- begins at 7:30 p.m. The club serves Investing in Today's Market Meets first and third Fridays of the ing weight exercising, etc. We meet at Canton, Northville, Plymouth and the Financial adviser Rick Bloom returns month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lake 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Geneva Livonia 13th Distjict, For further infor- to the Plymouth Library to again share Pointe Bible Chapel, 42150 Schoolcraft Presbyterian Church, 5835 N, Sheldon, mation, call Beciy Tavarozzi (734) 398- his view of the present financial cli- Rd., Plymouth. Call for info (734) 420- Canton. For more information call mate. Being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday,: 0515. (734)459-4387. Toastmasters Jan. 7 and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. As SPpHmw Colonial Klwanis Astronomy Discussion Develop your public speaking, commu- the host of the WXYT radio program, The Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth Plymouth Library offers a free monthly nications and leadership skills. Guests "Money Talk," Rick created the. longest meets at noon Thursdays at Ernesto's. Family Astronomy Discussion Group welcome. No pressure to speak. Being . running financial .talk show, in Detroit. 41661 Plymouth Road, Plymouth. from 7-8 p.m. for both individuals and helcf at St. John Episcopal Church in history. Space is limited so call (734) Guests are welcome. For information families witrt children 6 years and Plymouth. . j 453-0750, ext. 4, to register today. call Ernie Hughes, membership chair- older. Door prizes, slides, video and This group meets at 7 p.m. every first Computer Classes ' man, (734) 414-0400. handouts. Call Mike Best at (734) 459- and third Monday of tlie month. Please The Plymouth Library offers free com- MOPS-Westland 2378. call (734) 459-0735 for moreinforma- puter classes for residents of Westland MOPS meets at Westland Free MOMS Club Plymouth and Plymouth Township. Methodist Church Sept. through May A local chapter of the MOMS Club wel- K of C Breakfast Basic Computer Skills (two-session- on the second and fourth Fridays of comes interested stay-at-home moth- The Knights of Cblumbus holds a the month. Free child care. Contact ers in the Canton/Westland area to breakfast buffet 8:30 a.m, to noon - class) from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Jan, 4 PAUL HURSCHMANN | OBSERVER and Jan. 11. Call the library to register. Nikki Guenther at (313) 937-2479. . meet the third Tuesday of each month. every Sunday at the Knights of Road Rally La Leche League' MOMS Club offers weekly activities, Columbus Hall, 150 Fair St., Plymouth. The Canton Thunderbird Softball Inc. Lots of toys Breastfeeding information and support playgroups, community service oppor- All-you-can-eat buffet, Newly remod- Girls Fast Pitch organization is holding Ma]. Steve Hull, commander of the Plymouth Salvation Army, helps group meets on the second Wednesday tunities and a lot more! For more eled breakfast room. Call (734) 453- . a Road Rally on Feb. 8,2003. Deadline haul out toys and other donations collected by the Observer during its of each month at 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Wendy at 9833 for further information. - to enter is Feb. 6. cost is $25/person annual Cheer Club drive. The donations go to families helped by the information and meeting locations, (734)398-6957. Kiwanis Breakfast Club which includes meal and prizes, for Salvation Army in Plymouth, Canton, Northville and Belleville. please contact Michelle at (734) 397- Plymouth Canton Jaycees The Plymouth-Canton Kiwanis further information contact Mike 0197. Looking for people 21-39 interested in Breakfast Club meets 7 a,m, every Roberts at (734) 397-1355 or check the Canton Rotary Club making friends, helping with good Tuesday at the Plymouth Cultural The Rotary meets at noon on Mondays causes and having a good time. The Center, 525 Farmer, Plymouth. Guests thu nderbirdsof tbal l.tri pod.com. Conference Center in Plymouth. By travel, services and more. Price is $30 at the Roman Forum in Canton on Ford Jaycees meet at 7:30 p.m. every sec- are welcome. Call Charr Briggs at (810) Toy and Hobby Expo purchasing tickets before Jan. 1, PCAC and are home delivered. Call Bill at •Road. All guests are invited to join us ond Wednesday of the month at the 406-8489. . . .. Being held at the Novi Expo Center members will save $10 per person or (734)453-8253. for lunch for more information on our Plymouth Township Clerk's office. Call Mothers of Multiples located in Novi Dec. 27-29. The Expo $15 per person for a table of 10. Non- Free Blood Pressure Screening community and international service (734) 453-8407 or show up at the The Plymouth-Canton Mothers of features operating train displays, ven- members save $10 per person on a Free blood pressure screenings will be projects. For more information call group's monthly meeting. Multiples Club meets 7 p.m. the third dors selling toys, trains, die-case, mod- table of 10. To purchase tickets, donate taken at the Plymouth District Library Laura at (734) 207-8517 or e-mail to Community Democrats week of each month on alternating els, comics, dolls, bears, racing 7 an auction item or help the planning 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. on the third Wednesday [email protected]. The Community Democratic Club Mondays and Tuesdays. sports collectibles. Wrestling fans committee, call the Arts Council at of every month. No appointment is TOPS meets at 7 p.m. on the third Play group meets twice a month on meet WWE wrestler Virgil. Call (734) (734) 416-4278. necessary. Call (734) 453-0750 for fur- Are you unhappy with your weight? Wednesday of every month at UAW alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 455-2110 for more information. Spring Youth Soccer Registration ther information. Why not join TOPS? We weigh in week- Local 845 Hall. Business meeting Call Pam Heestand at (734) 981-3341. Tai Chi Classes The entire month of January at the Recreation Registration The Taoist Tai Chi Society is forming Recreation Office of the City of The City of Plymouth is now taking new beginner Tai Chi classes starting Plymouth during business hours, 8 registration for its classes for all ages. Monday, Jan 6 at 7 p.m. in Livonia and a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Classes include gymnastics, dance, 7:30 p.m. in Bloomfield Hills. Friday. All registrations require a birth core body exercise, tots jump-a-rama, CHANGING JOBS? Afternoon classes available in Livonia, certificate. Call (734) 455-6620 for fur- tae-kwon-do, personal development, mornings in Farmington. Observers ther information. aerobics, clogging, senior trips and welcome. For more info, call (248) 332- Model Railroad Display programs and much more. Call (734) RETIRING? 1281. • A fantastic display of model railroad- 455-6620 for more information. Ail Night Skate ing will be coming to the Novi Expo BRING YOUR 401K On Tuesday, Dec. 31 Center for the Toy & Hobby Expo 2002 CLUBS a.m. at Skatin Station II. Price is $30 Dec. 27-29, featuring three collector WITH YOU. which includes admission, Hungry . shows in one location. Call (734) 455- smc Howies Pizza, beverage, and New Years 2110 for hours. Open to all residents of the Plymouth SI Whether you're moving companies or retiring, we'll help hat, horn and lei. Lots of prizes includ- Nursery Registration Canton community as well as school you do a 401 (k) rollover tnat's smart, safe and fast. ing six cash balloon drops. All ages Plymouth Children's Nursery Co-op has staff and administrators, SEPAC are welcome. openings for 3-4 year olds. One to (Special Education Parent Advisory Ice Carving Class three days per week. School located Committee) meets every second Michael Kokoszka Cheryl Bowker The Plymouth Ice Festival is coming on Sheldon road in Canton. Call (734) Monday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at soon. To provide "ice time" for those 455-6250 or (734) 453-0595 for more Discovery Middle School in Canton, On inspired, the PCAC is hosting an ice- information. Jan. 13, the topic "Frustration, Anxiety, 28410 Five Mile Road • Livonia carving workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, Plymouth Symphony Tension" is being presented by Lori 2003. Instructors from Henry Ford Plymouth Symphony League is launch- Parks, Plymouth-Canton Teacher 734-525-9610 Community College will be on hand to ing the 2003 Greater Detroit Area Consultant for Inclusion. For addition- lead participants through this three- Entertainment Book Sale. The cost is al information, please contact Rich ; hour introduction to creating ice $30. Place your order at the Plymouth Ham-Kucharski (734) 844-1714. sculptures. Call the Arts Council at Symphony Office or call Mary Thomas Plymouth VFW (734) 416-4278 early to reserve your at (734) 453-3016. Fish frys continue every Friday from 5 /instate. spot and for further information. Entertainment Book Sale p.m. to 730 p.m. The price is only $7 FINANCIAL PCACTO'rBashTitketr ;; Plymouth Optimists selling the 2003 at the Plymouth VFW. 1426 S. Mill. Special Christmas pricing on tickets books with all proceeds helping chil- MOPS-Plymouth subsidiaries for the PCAC's annual dinner, dance dren throughout southeast Michigan. The MOPS group is now enrolling for in LA. and auction to be held Friday, March ; offers up to 50% savings on din- fall. 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COUNTY NEiS www.Qbserverafidprrpnific.com volunteers sought for Regional population shows steady increase Rouge River project The seven-count)' region of communities, Macomb Southeast Michigan has grown and Augusta Township Southeast Michigan closes Township grew the most since by 2.3 percent since the 2000 (Washtenaw County, hoth at 26 Friends of the Rouge is seek- supervised by a trained and 2002 with an estimated popu- the 2000 census adding nearly census, a faster rate than popu- percent. ing volunteers on Saturday, experienced leader. lation of 4,910,236, according 11,300 people and ending 2002 lation. In Southeast Michigan Jan. 11 to search tributaries to Last year, Friends of the to figures released by SEM- with an estimated population There were 1,845,313 house- there are an estimated 2.56 the Rouge River for stoneflies. Rouge found stoneflies in the COG, the Southeast Michigan of 61,764. (Macomb Townships holds counted in the 2000 cen- persons per household at the Stoneflies are sensitive aquatic headwaters of the Rouge River. Council of Governments. population at the 1990 census sus; the region closes 2002 close of 2002. insects that indicate clean Few people realize that much of This new estimate represents of 22,714.) with an estimated 1,887,175 Livingston County has the water. the Rouge River headwater a 1.6 percent increase in popu- Since the 2000 census, households. Macomb Township highest persons per household Volunteers interested in join- areas and tributary streams are lation since the 2000 census. Macomb Township's population has added 3,824 households at 2.78; Washtenaw Cc ty at ing a stonefly search team are Jun in good condition. The region's fastest-growing has increased by 22 percent. since the 2000 census, and now 2.39, is the lowest. asked to call Friends of the Yet, these streams are threat- county, in percentage terms, Other fast-growing communi- has an estimated 20,770 house- "These estimates our Rouge's Public Involvement ened by development that since the 2000 census is ties in Southeast Michigan, in holds - nearly 23 percent forecast that Southeast department at (313)7.92-9621 strips away plant cover and dis- Livingston County. During that terms of percentage increase growth. In percentage terms, Michigan continues to o- w at or e-mail ro charges heated storm water time, it grew 8.5 percent, from since the 2000 census, includ- Saline Township (Washtenaw a steady, moderate rat^' id picooniinator (ft througe.org to sa into the creek. a population of 156,951 in 2000 ing New Haven (Macomb County) households have Paul Tait, executive di^ctor of register for the event. 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That's of-the-year festivities. why Cascadian Farm, a lead- "Tomorrow," they vow as they ing manufacturer of organic put still another calorie- laden appetizer in their mouth, "will be different!" But "tomorrow" isn't usual- ly that different For many, : Jan. 1 means feeling guilty - ' #S? you know, you always do when you overeat - and determined that this year you AAA MICHIGAN will lose weight. It's the same products, is introducing its Drinks that are alcohol-free, like thing you say every year, year new line of 16-ounce family peach fuzz and pina colada, look after year because you have size organic vegetables interesting when served in a vari- never been successful with available in sweet corn, gar- ety of glasses and garnished with this challenge. (According to den peas, broccoli cuts, cut Safe sippers fresh fruit. studies, weight loss is the top green beans and mixed veg- New Year's resolution each etables. Look for Cascadian year and also the first one Farm products in grocery that is broken, usually in less and natural food stores. New Year's drinks can be elegant and alcohol-free than a month!) Prices will range between This year, however, can be $1.99 and $2.69 per bag different if you gather your depending on variety. For BY UNA MINI course, with peaches. resolve early. Why not forego more product or recipe infor- STAFF WRITER Efforts at restaurants like Sweet the excessive eating on New mation, visit www.smallpian- Georgia Brown to offer alternatives to Year's Eve and begin the New etfopds.com To keep restaurant and party guests alcohol based drinks are applauded and Year in a more positive frame sober this New Year's the drink ingredient encouraged, explained Larry Keller of of mind with a less-bulging • Texas in a Jar of the moment is fruit. AAA Michigan. AAA Michigan's waistline? This can be done if January is National Soup Any fruit, that is. Birmingham branch recently offered free you plan ahead! Month. To honor it, local Before choosing drinks for your party samples of non-alcoholic drinks from this school districts are hosting this year consider the following: year's "Great Pretenders Party Guide" IF YOU'RE A GUEST... Texas in a Jar-a chili soup • Nationwide last year, 51 percent of The guide contains 16 recipes from bar- course with a recipe that the 357 traffic fatalities over the New tenders and chefs throughout Michigan If you have been invited to won five world taste champi- Year's holiday were alcohol related. and can be found on its Web site at a gala New Year's Eve cele- onship chili awards. The $15 • In Michigan throughout 2001,39 www.aaamich.com - under the "What's bration, or even a small gath- course also includes recipes, percent of; the 1,328 traffic fatalities were New" category. Fruits and juices, crushed ering with friends, you can for chuckwagon stews, bar- also alcohol linked. ice and club soda are the main ingredients have a healthy time if you becues, desserts and more. You can please guests at parties this in most of the AAA drinks. Recipes for take the following steps. Bring a one-quart jar, knife year with low-alcohol and alcohol-free non-alcoholic • Know that you will be and cutting board. Here's the tasty drinks - local experts explained how. sangrias, pina coladas and tempted by the food, so eat a schedule: Members of the Michigan chapter of margaritas call for cherries, pineapple, low-fat, low-calorie snack • Jan. 13 Utica Public Mothers Against Drunk Driving suggest limes, kiwi and oranges - or any fruit as (vegetable soup, some fruit, Schools: (586) 416-2782 using a non-carbonated base such fruit long as its fresh. or a vegetable salad with a • Jan. 16 Bloomfield Public juice in punches made with alcohol The Grand Hotel's cherry drink was one low-fat or fat-free dressing) Schools: (248) 341-6406 because it slows the absorption of alcohol AAA MICHIGAN of the featured items in this year's "Great before you leave home. If •Jan. 22 Farmington Public into the blood stream. MADD also A frozen strawberry drink, holiday punch and San- Pretenders Party Guide." The recipe con- you're "famished" when you Schools: (248) 489-3333 encourages party hosts to offer alcohol- gria, created without alcohol, are tasty alternatives tained a local twist with Michigan arrive at the party, there's a • Jan. 29 Novi Public free drinks between alcohol based sippers to traditional New Year's Eve sips. sparkling cherry juice as a key ingredient. good chance that you'll binge Schools: (248)449-1206 to lower the amount of alcohol that guests Alcohol-related traffic deaths are on the on all the food offerings. S Feb. 1 Dearborn Public Taylor said. "We offer the designated driv- rise nationwide, according to MADD. • Drink lots of water Schools: (248) 328-3002 On New Year's Eve at Sweet Georgia er complimentary alcohol-free signature Over the past three years, drunk driving before you leave home and • Feb. 7 Lake Orion Public Brown in Greektown, Frank Taylor says deaths have climbed by five percent. when you arrive at the gath- Schools: (248) 693-5436 he'll offer complimentary non-alcoholic The signature drink at the hip restau- More than 500,000 Americans are ering. Many times when you drinks. t, created by bartender Thomas Bass, injured annually in crashes involving think you're hungry, you're • Shopping Tip "This is our first New Year's Eve party is a blend of pineapple and red grapefruit alcohol. just thirsty. Besides, when Put a dash of flavor in your and we will do for our guests what we do juice, club soda, and sweet and sour mix. you fill up on water, your favorite dishes with some with all large parties at our restaurant," It's served over ice and garnished, of [email protected] | (248) 901-2572 stomach is full and there's help from Mrs. Dash. "No less room for food! patient will stick to a healthy • Look at yourself in a full- eating plan if the food gets length mirror before you boring and bland," said Gaii These festive holiday drinks are also alcohol-free leave home. Remind yourself Posner, a registered dietitian that you will not overeat at JOANIE'S SUNSHINE TWIST (SWEET The following recipes are from 1 pint dark cherries with stems with Healthy Ways Nutrition SWEET GEORGIA BROWN'S the party because you want to AAA Michigan's annual "Great Pre- 1 cup club soda Counseling in West Bloomfield. SIGNATURE COCKTAIL GEORGIA BROWN) tenders" recipe booklet look even better next year. Blend juice, soda, sweet & "Mrs, Dash provides a quick 2 tablespoons pineapple juice Also, remind yourself that sour mix and one container of way to spice up chicken, fish, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice you can have a good tin: 1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice MICHIGAN GRAND SPARKLING cherry sorbet until smooth. potatoes, pasta, veggies and 2 tablespoons cranberry juice without overindulging in 2 tablespoons club soda CHERRY JUICE When serving scoop remaining salads without adding salt. foods and drinks. 1/2 ounce sweet & sour mix 2 tablespoons orange juice cherry sorbet evenly into glasses Mrs. Dash is available in nine 3 fresh strawberries or punch bowl and pour mixture • T&ke a healthy food 1950 ml bottle Michigan seasoning blends including Splash of Rose's Lime Juice over it. Garnish with cherries. offering with you (see recipes tomato basil garlic, lemon Shake and strain over ice. sparkling cherry juice {or inside), if the situation is Garnish with a sliced peach, , Blend with Ice. Garnish with a pepper, extra spicy and clas- any cherry juice) SourcefThe Grand Hotel pineapple slice and cherry. Fresh Strawberry and Orange slices sico Italiano." Posner can be 1/2 cup sweet & sour mix Source: Sweet Georgia Brown reached at (248) 855-4558. 2 2-quart containers of cherry sorbet PLEASE SEE DRINKS, 82 PLEASE SEE HEALTHY, B3 • Storing olive oil Although unnecessary, refrigerating olive oil isn't harmful. It may make the oil Red wine sparks enthusiasm among colleagues cloudy and thick, but the fla- vor and quality are not affected. The thick appear- ine passionate employees Focus on WINE PASSION ROOTS The wines are not a flash of fruit named his favorites as Caymus ance will disappear when the improve the workplace. as so many California Cabernets Special Selection, Leonetti, oil comes to room tempera- f That's true according to Camden is a wine collector. In are. I enjoy experiencing Opus One, Mondavi Reserve ture again. According to Bloomfield Hills resident Carl college, mostly to impress dates, Bordeaux wines as they develop (especially from the 1980s) and dietitians at the American Camden, President and COO of he drank wines such as Mateus with cellar aging." Spottswoode. Institute for Cancer Research, and Lancer's. He got serious Chateau Margaux is far and Troy-based Kelly Services. Ray & Eleanor olive oil stays fresh for a year Camden cites the company after a friend convinced him in away, Camden's favorite. He puts INVOLVING COLLEAGUES or two at room temperature administration as being collegia! 1983 to invest in futures of 1982 Chateau Palmer second and as long as it is stored away with strong family ties. Bordeaux wines. The vintage adds that "it's an under appreci- Camden has been employed from light and heat. You can "Today," he said, "it's common remains one of the mostly highly ated wine." He enjoys Chateau by Kelly Services since 1995 and store it in a cabinet as long for employees to spend more Those of us at Kelly touted of the century. Haut-Brion and Chateau Cheval has served as president and as it's not next to a source of time at work than at home. It's Services who are passionate "I'm attracted to the complex- Blanc as "winter wines that are COO since December 2001. heat. Air is another enemy, important, then, that the work- about wines get together ity and structure of Bordeaux best enjoyed with heartier Before this, armed with an Ohio so store the oil in an air-tight place be fun. after work hours. Regardless of wines," Camden explained. foods." State University Ph.D in com- container (like a bottle with a "Employees soured on corpo- company rank, we socialize "History is my college minor and Don't classify Camden as a munications, he was a college screw top) to retain fresh- rate structure or workers on because we have something in I find the legacy and tradition of confirmed Francophile. He col- ness. their team are unproductive. common: lects West Coast Cabernets and PLEASE SEE HEALB5, B2 Are there cobwebs on your Turn to totfay1* ARTS Motion. Got Inoptrod cultural calendar? wlto NMNMt fOr mwlm IwffliilW tfiifi|pi TO STRAWBERRY REINDEER DAIQUIRI 5 large frozen strawberries FROM PAGE B1 5 ounces Tom Collins mix Dash Grenadine syrup CLEARANCE FROZEN STOP-N-GO 6 cups ice Rim a martini glass with lemon and dip into sugar to coat 3 cups sugar Mix ingredients in a blender and 3 lemons, juice and zest pour over crushed ice, garnish 3 cups pineapple, medium diced with strawberries lightly coated 3 cups water in powdered sugar and speared. 3 oranges, juice and zest 3 cups strawberries, medium diced HOLIDAY PUNCH 4 cups kiwi, medium diced 1 large jar cran-grape juice 1 liter bottle ginger ale Dice fresh fruit and freeze each 1 container orange sherbet in an individual container for 1 cup whole cranberries . several hours. In a sauce pot mix water, Combine juice and ginger ale. lemon juice and orange juice. Add sherbet by small scoops. Top Simmer low on stove until with whole cranberries. Our Original Ticketed Price small bubbles appear. Add sugar to make a simple syrup and set MILD-EYED MARGARITA In a blender, combine three- 2 cups lemon or lime soda ON THOUSANDS OF quarter of the kiwi fruit from the 2 tablespoons sugar freezer, one cup of ice and one juice of 1/2 lime cup of simple syrup. Salt Pulse for 30-45 seconds; pour 6 cups crushed ice CHRISTMAS ITEMS into glass. Pour soda into ice cube tray or shallow pan, freeze. Place Source: Embassy Suites Hotels frozen soda in blender, add lime juice and sugar. Blend until well- MOCK SANGRIA mixed. Rub lime around rim of 1 cup lemonade glass and then dip glass into salt. Pour mixture over crushed ice 1 cup frozen grape juice and then into salted-rimmed 1/2 cup Grenadine syrup s. Garnish with lime slices. 1 liter orange soda 1 liter club soda Source: www.mochasofa.com Mix lemonade, grape juice (do PEACH Fuzz not dilute with water as the can reads). Add Grenadine. Add 1 cup peach daiquiri mix orange soda and club soda. Pour 12cups7-Up ALL Christmas Trees & Wreaths ALL Holiday Elegance into punch bowl. Place in freezer 2 tablespoons lemon juice for two-three hours until slushy, Add ingredients and ice cubes, ALL Christmas Garlands & Swags "Silk" Floral Stems then serve. blend on high for 15 seconds. ALL Christmas Floral & Fruit ALL Decorative Christmas Picks Source: Holiday Inn Source: www.madd.org ALL Christmas Decor ALL Christmas Stencils WINE PICKS FOR ALL Christmas Lighting ALL Christmas Yard Art FROM PAGE B1 NEW YEAR'S ALL Lemax® Village Collection ALL Christmas Celebrate the New Year with professor, "It's common for ALL Christmas Ornaments Ready-To-Finish Wood professors to form a communi- the "hottest" varietal, syrah, or ty of colleagues," he said. "We'd as the Australian's call it, ALL Christmas Flags get together and discuss wine." shfraz. ALL Christmas Ribbon & Bows When Camden left academia ALL Christmas Banners to become an advertising • 1999 Joseph Phelps Syrah, ALL Christmas Wrapping Paper agency president, he began Napa Valley $40 sharing his wine passion with 1 2000 Spice Route Flagship ALL Christmas Party Supplies agency employees. "It seemed natural to me," he remarked. "I Syrah, South Africa $35 ALL Christmas Plush now know the red wine fanatics • 1999 Bonterra Syrah $22 at Kelly Services and we get (from certified organically- HURRY, together. My wife Julie and I ALL Christmas Baskets invite them to a tasting of rare grown grapes) wines from our personal cellar," m 2000 Wolf Blass Presidents Because the Camdens read Selection Shiraz, Australia $20 J. | jg " 4 I?" II this column, they thought we'd enjoy tasting the wines of • 2000 Geyser Peak Winery WHILE QUANTITIES Chateau Margaux and Chateau Shiraz $17 Palmer with them and some • 2001 McWilliam's Hanwood ALL Christmas Candles 1 -jmB Kelly Services employees. We found the camaraderie and Estate Shiraz, Australia $11 ALL Christmas Boxed Cards "AST• genuine wine passion as • 2001 Clovely Queensland Michaels Store COL (fMichncfs S lo i c Co u pon impressive as the wines! Series Shiraz $11, the first entry KM Would corporate America be into the U.S. market from a more satisfying place to work 0/ Your Custom 0/ Any One Queensland, Australia /0 if wine passion became a part? ' O Frame It couldn't hurt to put it to the • 2000 Bulletin Place Shiraz, Regular test in the Kelly Services model. Australia $8 OFF Moulding OFF Priced Item YOUR WINE STYLE • 2001 lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz $8 Do you really know the style I Vnlid on OiSfom Framing Ord?r Pfcsd O&soh Vol:: Det 29| of wine you prefer? If not, let All wines mentioned are available the folks behind in the metro-Detroit area. If a I Sunday, De:. 29 Ihrough Saturday, Jun. 12002 in. 4,2003 4 . . . 4 YUMYUK.com help you. Log retailer does not stock a specific I on to the Web site and have wine, ask that it be ordered from some fun answering the "taste the distributor. wn(.World's Largest comFmi | I ' __ 55 You can start off your New white party bread Year's Eve celebrations in a In bowl with air-tight lid, place healthier way with the follow- cucumber slices. Sprinkle with ing appetizers. Recipes submit- salt Cover and gently shake to ted by Sandra. Dalka-Prysby mix. Refrigerate 1 hour. In anoth- from her cookbook, Now I'm er bowl, combine remaining REALLY Cooking! ingredients., except bread slices. Mix well. Spread equal portions on 20 bread slices. Drain mois- CRAB CIRCLES ture from cucumbers and 2 packages {8 ounces each) low- : slices on top of cheese fat cream cheese, softened , Top with 20 remaining 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise bread slices. Carefully cut off mu un crusts. Makes 20 sandwiches Here's a 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced sampling of 1/4 cup red beli pepper, finely Per sandwich; Calories, 37; fat holiday wines minced grams, 0.4 from the 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard MUSHROOM CAPS Leelanau lean (6 ounce) crab meat 2 tablespoons lite margarine Wine Cellars. 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, 1 cup green onions, finely shredded RICK SMITH | OBSERVER S 4 large wholewheat tortillas 1 teaspoon minced garlic WW.ilM ECCENTRIC In bowl, combine cream 1 pound fresh mushrooms, finely cheesc, mayonnaise, onion, pep- chopped per and mustard. Flake crab 1/2 cup dry white wine A Spicy New Year with wine meat with a fork. Add crab and Freshly ground pepper to taste cheddar cheese to mixture. Com- 24 wonton cups With mulled wine it's not the HOT SCARLET WINE bine well. Spread 1/4 of mixture type of wine that's important Serves 14 on each tortilla. Tightly roll each In non-stick skillet, melt mar- it's the spices, says Bob tortilla. Wrap individual rolls in garine over medium-high heat. 1 32-ounce bottle cranberry juice Add onions and garlic. Saute 3 Jacobson of Leelanau Wine (4 cups) plastic or foil. Refrigerate for at Cellars. least 4 hours. Prior to serving, minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1/3 cup packed brown sugar mushrooms and wine. "Mulled wine is a festive 12-inch stick cinnamon cut each roll into 12 diagonal drink," Jacobson said. slices. Makes 48 circles. Add pepper and mix. Spoon 4 whole cloves equal portions into wonton cups "It's the scents and 1 750 ml bottle white zinfandel Per circle: Calories, 39; fat grams, AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION sweetness that evoke that holi- 1.6 (found in freezer section). Makes 24 cups Cuddle up with a loved one while nibbling on Brie and sipping a light day feeling." CUCUMBER SANDWICHES Chardonnay. Exercise restraint and treat yourself to just a bite of this rich, Leelanau Wine Cellars sells In a large saucepan, combine Per cup: Calories, 33; fat cranberry juice, brown sugar, cin- 4 large cucumbers, peeled and grams, 0.5 buttery cheese. quite a few bottles of its thinly sliced Leelanau Limited Spiced Wine namon stick and cloves. Bring SHRIMP CUPS to boiling; reduce heat and sim-r 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium salt 1/4 cup chili sauce onion is tender. Add remaining during the holidays that's pep- mer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 2 cups low-fat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish ingredients, except wonton cups. pered with cinnamon and Remove spices. Add white zin- 1 cup onion, finely chopped 24 wonton cups Stir well. Cook until heated. cloves. fandel, heatingjust until warm. 6 teaspoons dill 1 teaspoon minced garlic Spoon equal portions into won- "The most important part of Ladle into mugs. 1 pound shrimp, deveined, cooked In non-stick skillet, heat oil ton cups. Makes 24 cups Per cup: serving mulled wine is to warm Freshly ground pepper to taste over medium-high heat. Add 2 packages Pepperidge Farms and finely chopped Calories, 51; fat grams, 1.3 it but not boil," he said. Source: Better Homes and Gardens onion and garlic. Saute until « "The wine will boil very easi- ly so it should either be HOT BUTTERED WINE microwaved for just a Just a few can lead to a hand- less-fat and less-calorie foods home with your guests. If few seconds or kept warm Serves one HEALTH ful, which can add up to lots of foods. they decline your offer (they, in a crock pot on the lowest set- 1/2 cup muscat wine 1/4 cup water FROM PAGE B1 calories (1/2 cup of dry-roasted These days there is a wealth too, may be planning a healthi- peanuts are more than 400 of prepared healthy foods, as er 2003), dispose of these If the cloves and cinnamon 1 teaspoon butter calories; 1/2 cup of candy-coat- well as an abundance of recipes seem to much for your holiday 2 teaspoon maple syrup appropriate. ed chocolates, almost 500 calo- available in books and maga- Adding to the garbage is sipper, Leelanau Cellars also Heat wine and water just to This way you'll have some- ries). zines that will provide you better than adding to your offers sweet raspberry and simmering; do not boil. Preheat thing to eat for yourself and to • Send your spouse or a guests with elegant and appe- hips! cherry port. an Irish coffee mug and pour share with others. trusted friend to check out the tizing selections. Leelanau Limited can be heated wine mixture into glass. • For women: Wear some- food choices. • Put sauces and salad dress- Sandra Dalka-Prysby is a Beverly Hills found at most stores this sea- Add butter and maple syrup and what tight undergarments After he or she reports back, ings in separate dishes instead resident and writes about food and son, or try your own mulled stir. Sprinkle with nutmeg. (control top panty hose are a send this helper to get you a of in or on top of the food. This nutrition for the Observer & Eccentric drink good choice); for men: Tighten plate of healthy food. Again, way, you and your guests can Newspapers. - By Lana Mini your belt. 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B8 FILM « SHOPPING • TRAVEL BY BRENDA OOMINICK time, he also played and com- Among the nine selections STAFF WRITER posed country songs with his (approximately 57 minutes family, played in various rock total) on Survivors, four are • What: Mark Hershberger, Smooth jazz — very positive bands and marched in the TVoy vocal songs. jazz saxophonist to and sensual, with an element of High School band. "It's very soothing, yet it has hope and soothing lyrics. Intheearly energy to it," he said. "Some are smooth Jazz tunes and to sign That's how Mark I '70s, while at very loving and have a sensual copies of his new CD, World of Hershberger, native metro | Oakland feel to it. It does have a smooth Survivors. Detroiter, saxophonist and key- [ University, he jazz and a popular sound to it" boardist, speaks of his music. I studied jazz Though much of the CD is • When/Where: Hershberger will play and [ with world- easy-going, there's also a touch - 3 p;m. Saturday, Jan. 11 then autograph his newest CD, renowned saxo- of culture in it Borders Books & Music World, of Survivors at two loca- I phonist Sam "It has a lot of ethnic, global tions (Beverly Hills and Novi) j Sanders. He also and Motown sound," 34300 Woodward within the next month (see Hershberger studied classical Hershberger said. "It's got a lot Birmingham, Ml related story). The musician music at the of soul. There's one song that's - 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 picked these Oakland County University ofMichigan School of got kind of a funk, Evisceration.* cities because he feels a connec- Music with Don Sinta. The seventh tune on the disc, Borders Books & Music tion to the area. Most recently, Hershberger has Our Interstellar Parents, 43075 Crescent Blvd. "A lot of it is because my roots performed and recorded in the Hershberger said has a down- Novi, Ml ;:! are there, and growing up there; Detroit area with legendary home-southern jazz sound. that's one of the reasons," he musicians such as jazz clarinetist "I have been working on • CD information: Mark = said. Also, he said, because "I've Perry Robinson and internation- these (songs) for over 30 Hershberger's CD, World of / . gotten very good response out ally known rock producer and years," he said. "This one's my Survivors can be purchased at , : there." recording artist Doc Holiday. baby." Hershberger is married with Hershberger says playing with Hershberger said he feels and bluesy. It tends to get to something I felt like I owed to the following locations: five children and lives in Howell. Holiday was very memorable. very blessed that things have your soul." those people and to the world to' Smooth Jazz, v98.7's Web site: ; Yet he stays attached to his roots "He was a really vivacious guy, gone as well as they have. He strongly relates to the www.wvmv.com, (link "artist ? in Royal Oak, where he was born it was really exciting," he said. "I've really got a great group emotional aftermath of Sept 11. Hershberger said his next CD, (1957), and to Iky, where he Hershberger's World Of of people playing with me, And though his CD was made World Of Survivors: Still links"), at a discounted price: •- grew up with his six siblings. Survivors CD, produced by such as Perry Robinson," he before the tragedy, he feels the Surviving, will reflect a continuity Borders Bookstore: Visions Spa; - Coming from a family that EmusicMasters, came out in said. "He's a nine-time, Jazz global dedication aspect of it of this feeling and hope of a more Salon, (Novi); Streetcorner .. performed country music, December 2001. Beat poll winner." reflects the same. peaceful world. Hershbergerhas colored his The artist said he created this Hershberger enjoys the "It was geared towards heal- "Helping and sharing these Music; Dearborn Music; world with music from a very CD "to give back to the commu- uniqueness of each instrument. ing," he said. "We have to keep in pieces will help them to see peo- www.amazon.com, young age. He began playing nity as well as the people, from a "I love the easy sound I can mind that we are survivors, and ple in a more positive way, and to www.cdbaby.com. bongos at five, graduated to musical and spiritual stand- get out of the soprano," he said. we may see more (of this happen- love people a little more," he said. piano, then soprano, alto and point I definitely look at music But, "the tenor sax is my ing). It's a volatile, global world. as a spiritual medium." favorite because it's really gutsy Dedicating it to the people was [email protected] : This is how to remove and reload partially exposed film o you ever find eras have a button or switch that needs of exposures already taken on the car- What about cameras that automatical- yourself in the mid- to be activated in order to rewind the tridge so you won't forget how many ly rewind the film entirely into the cas- Ddle of a roll of slow film. Before rewinding, check the frame shots you've taken. sette? No problem. Get yourself a leader speed slide film during counter and note how many pictures When you want to finish your partially retriever — a device you insert into the the day only to be at an you've shot. Then rewind slowly and shot roll of film, simply reload in the evening concert wishing carefully, being sensitive to the tension conventional manner. Then, with your film. You'll find these in most camera you had high speed of the film as it is wound back into the lens cap covering the lens and preferable stores and with a little practice, you'll print film in your cam- cassette. As soon as you feel the release in a darkened room, advance the film to easily be able to retrieve the leader. Then era, instead? of tension, stop rewinding because the where you left off. For "insurance," you simply reload as already described. Or maybe halfway film leader has just left the take-up may want to go a couple more frames so So it's easy to "half" your cake and eat Fdcus on through a roll of color spool. Open the camera back and you don't get any "weird" double expo- it too, by knowing how to reload a half Photography remove the film cartridge. The leader sures. Tell your processing lab you shot roll of film. ject would more will be sticking out making reloading at removed the film mid-roll and then are dramatic in another time a breeze. loaded so that their automatic machines Monte Nagler is a fine art photographer based in Monte Nagler thought this Victorian •hr Monte white. . One more important tiling to do. With won't cut the film in the picture area Farmington Hills. You can leave him a message by home in Harbor Springs looked equal- Nagler , i Manual winding cam- a permanent marker, write the number instead of between the frames. dialing (734)953-2047 on a touch-tone phone. .. ly well in black and white or color. FIRST NIGHT, Ik ulTura ounci critic Birmingham/Bloomfield Presents presents New Years' Eve Bnfes-To-Be Shows Birmingham, Michigan BiRhWOHAh zoo3 Tuesday, December 31,2002 "1st Biggest Show of The Year! ' FIRST NIGHT EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 - 12:00pm First Night Family Ticket First Night Star Ticket HILLCREST BANQUET CENTER ' $5.00 per person $10 per person for all Clinton Township Children 12 years and under are free Marina is recognized Choose from any of the following: throughout Europe as "Biggest Winter Show" Balloon an exhilarating First United 1 world-class pianist and SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 - 12:00pm Fellowship Hall 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm • 6:30 pm-7:00 pm include classical music by HYATT REGENCY Chopin and Marina's Dearborn Birmingham Historical Museum renditions of America's Exhibits, Face Painting, Celebrity Photos favorite music. Birmingham Historical Museum . St James Episcopal Church SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - 12:00pm Drop in anytime between 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 pm-9:30 pm MAC & RAY'S BANQUET CENTER Fac§ painting 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Harrison Township First Night Noiscmnkor Tickot A " Brad Lowe's 00 $10 per person for ail ages * •• Fantasy E-Fex WIN A ItO.OOO- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 - 12:00pm Puppets The Red Garter Band HOLIDAY INN First Church of Christ will be on hand to bring in the NewYear with a musical bang DREAM WEDDING Livonia Scientist - Downstairs 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm First Baptist Church • 10:30 pm -12:15 am fr A 14kt Diamond Baguette Heart containing ,75ct tw of Diamonds from 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm T.ufinlarc fclCgam JC\*CiC?a SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - 12:00pm fr Quintessential All inclusive 4 Day Jamaican Honeymoon at Couples POLO FIELDS GOLF fr $1,000 in Tuxedos for your Wedding Party by President Tuxedo The Golden Griffon Stringtet fr Starshowz DJ Entertainment Wedding DJ Package & COUNTRY CLUB Contra Dancing fr Deluxe Engagement Session by A Pair of Photographers Ami Arbor First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall fr Hairstyle, Nails & Tanning by Studio 58 Hair & Nail Salon Drop in anytime between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm fr Complete Make-Overs for the Entire Wedding Party & $50 Certificate for lite Bride by Mary Kay - Sheri Strang SUNDAY, MARCH 2 -12: pippin Puppets Free Bridal Veil, Shoes & Purse from Bridal Veils & Shoes Unlimited First United Methodist Church ' FARMINGTON HILLS MANOR Fellowship Hall fr Wedding Cake by Mrs. Maddox Cake Farmington Hills 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm • 8:30 pm • 9:00 pm ' First Night Jester Ticket fr Custom Invitations and Ceremony Programs by Arehacoptcryx Printing Spitzer & Sons Magic fr $500 Gift Package by Christian Dior Village Players St. James Episcopal Church >. $500 in Bridal Accessories from the Manhattan Collection SUNDAY, MARCH 9 - 12:00pm -4 $5.00 per adult , Centennial half $2.00 per Child (1«yr*.*tfundw) fr Therapeutic Massage for the Bride & Groom by N.E.A.R. Pcrfect. NORTHF1ELD HILTON 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm » 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm 'fr Free Arch Rental or Candelabra from Norma's Enchanted Garden Village Players Theater - fr Flowergirl Dress from Always & Forever Bridal Troy Make a New Year's Eve Mask A fun-filled musical 4:0® Pm" Pm fr Chocolate Fountain w/chocolate and delivery included - and Make a "2003" Baq review of 6:00 pm' 7:00 pm First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall The Wizard of Oz 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm by The Chocolate Guy 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm • J . fr Double Heart fee Sculpture by Ice Dreams •: First United Methodist Church Tickets available prior to December 31st at Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm • 9:00 pm ,> TechnoMasters, 725 S. Adams, Birmingham. Techno Masters Is located on Adams between Lincoln and Mapie. Made possible by. • PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS S7.00 IN ADVANCE Tickets available on December 31 st at TechnoMasters CUy cf $irrtunghmt and at the door of each performance venue. Maggie,flllmeew , v 3 Payment by cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. For More Info, call: 248-258-9075 or visit CfoaerwrQtoefflric website: www.technomasters.com/flrstnlght 08057168 www.observerandeccentric.cQm IRIS I LEISURE Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, Oecember 29,2002 . .0? (m- Joyce Carol Oates tells vivid Blockbuster survey shows many countries ring in New Year with movies tale in new three-part novel XTa*** n #*v ««*n1 nATMl ** X* i«\ 4 WHERE CAN I FIND? WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Through reader feedback, - Paper towel In small box by Bounty - A store that sells Weight Watchers ; interactive feature is dedi- can be purchased at farmer Jack butter spray for popcorn for Ann ONGHORK atted to helping readers locate stores and at area Dollar Tree stores or - A store that sells an old-fashioned Westland. retail merchandise that's diffi- the Dollar store in the Five Mile and backscratchers for Leo of - A store that sells a 21/2-inch silver cult to find;- If where a product Merriman area Wat-mart stores. Redford Township. bell (Service Merchandise sold is sold or service is available, - Back scutchers at the Dollar Tree - A store that sells Stewart Little stick- them) inscribed with the year for ball (248) 901-2555 and leave a stores. ers for Natal Kenny of Redford. message with your name and - Bamboo chimes can be purchased at - The cookbook Home Cooking from - A store that sells Melrose hand phone number. Please be Cost Plus World Market on Warren Women's Circle magazine (broccoli cream by Vernon Furlow Company of patient about your requests and road (product is seasonal). soup on the cover) for Carmen. Amarillo, Texas for Mrs. T, Big, Bad, feedback; we receive an over- - Olive oil hand cream/lotion can be - A store that sells women's Donn - A store that sells cabbage strudel for Whelming number of phone purchased at Beauty First at 15 Mile Kenney slacks in large sizes for Dei. Renee. Featuring American calls. Also, please spell any and Coolidge in Birmingham. The Body - A store that sell the Polish beer in a uncommon items. If you don't Shop at Somerset Collection in Troy Zagorka for Margaret. - Compiled by Sandi Jarackas see information about your second half performance has coco butter with olive oil. request, we couldn't find it traditional dances ranging from the Requests are published twice. - Breck shampoo can be purchased at the Meijer's in Livonia. War Dance to the -The Watt Disney Sleeping Beauty Hoop Dance. i WHAT WE FOUND video movie ts not being sold at this time. WIN FREE TICKETS! S FRI. JAN 3 • 8 PM OPENING NIGHT DISCOUNT AS Seats $10 THIS SAT. JAN 4 • 8 PM HAT NIGHT J Meadovv Brook Ffrsl 1,000 Kkfs 12 & Usder Sneta o Fret C#wbv Hst 02/03 UMS winter season 0> Theatre NEXT SUNDAY, JAN 5 • 2 PM FAMILY DAY Kids 12 & Under Seniors 1/2 Price Sweet Honey In Fri 1/10 8 pm OAKLAND UNIVERSITY'S the Rock with Michigan Theater»Ann Arbor PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TICKETS OH SALE AT Italic, THE PAIACE BOX OFFICE AND Mi tkkstmsstet LOCATIONS. 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A 10, 1210. 2:100,3:55,6,'05, 12:(K), 1:00,3:00.(4:00® $5,00) SUN MON 1:05,4:00,7^0,9:45 Road in Waterford. Special holiday hours are: lighted kiddie sledding hill is 725,850,10:15 6:20,7:00,9:20,1400 CATCH Mil YOU ON (PCU) KV TUE51:05,4M 7:00 Riders experience a 55-foot noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. available nearby at no charge. 2:10,255,5:49,8:10,10:50 ":10.4:10,7:10,10:10 WPBMKHG) GANGS Of ICWYMKi 120(420 ®S5.Mj 5UNMON1:3O,510,8:!! vertical drop, then, at speeds 29; noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Visit the Oakland County «SM lOBDflMBNCfcTMTW NPGANCSOfNEWYOk(g) 1UES 1:00,410,7:15 up to 30 miles per hour, the Dec. 30; noon to 8 p.m., Parks Web site at www.co.oak- 12:15, {4:30 @ 5.4X3) 8:15 TWWESUMT&(K13)HV NPTHEW1DTH0SNIIISYS two-flume run whisks them the I\iesday, Dec. 31 and noon to land.mi.us for discount NPWIOTHOWBaiirS{P( «ESI5(PCH) RODAfS) length of three football fields. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, coupons, maps and more. 11:15,1:lU^pUs5.£N3) SUN MON 9:20 Jan. 1-3. 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Ella Fitzgerald's only secular 12:20,2:40,5:10 !/4MJt«stofNmiRoad 2: 5,4:45 7:15,9:35 HAS8YP0TmAuBa( MA9«MAHiAfTAN[PG13) Nothing says holiday cheer ~ Christy Lemire, AP Entertainment Christmas album is a polished 12:10,2:40, (5:10 @ $5.00) 650, 11:45,2:10,4:20,6:50,9:10; 7:40,9:20,10^30 Okamtkik&iilM&ksmititnet like Barry Manilow. Well, Writer affair. 80 H0TCHICK(PC13) beesbemffiUMOHMAjm maybe a few things do, but they The I960 session finds the 12:15,2:30(4508 $5.00)7:15,9:40 momM'ktffiaopesetU Showcase Pwrtk ANALYZE THAT (B) B& don't say it with such enthusi- A Classic Rock Christmas jazz legend at the peak of her 240$t^^M£a5ts^£ SUNDAY THRU TUESDAY mscau mars res rmrsoNMNm vocal powers, accompanied by No one under age 6 admitted for PG jrw-MMiomvOT 9:15 mmrffmutiwwBff astic, unabashed schmaltziness. (Sanctuary, $18.98) by Various 248Siw77 MAHK PLANET (PG) >mcmrnmoHm When Manilow sings I'll Be an orchestra and, on some 1:10 DS ANOTHER DAY (PCI B) Home for Christmas, you have How many times can you tracks, a superfluous backup NP CATCH ME 5 YOU CAN (PCI 3) (4:100 $5.00) 7:10,1010 cm ohuuhow every reason to believe hell be stand to hear the words, All I choir. 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Oslin, and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh better suited to do an album SANTAOAUS; MTfilAMp) ;THUB 1:30, Baby It's Cold Outside, teams up with Father Guido celebrating the holiday spirit mm 7:15,9:4$; ANALYZE THAT AvArlAfKmlK) This new disc includes huge Sarducci for the mildly amus- than Fitzgerald. 1:15,345:357:45/55 650,920,11:4 15,9:30.1(h35:l\ISuK|12:3Ni!2:30,3:®.#5:45; orchestral versions of White ing Santa's Lament She has the childlike inno- mptmmomaof Christinas, Santa Claus Is The best track is a duet by cence to pull off Rudolph, the fft35 SSC8ErS(PC) mHmm&U). m smimrnimmw Coming to Town and (There's Eddie Money and Ronnie Red-Nosed Reindeer, even 1:35, 2:15,3:20 a 12:00,3:15,8:30 No Place Like) Home for the Spector — yes, she goes Whoa- throwing in a witty quote from StarSouthfield 2:10,4:45,7: 12:40,250,5^ Holidays. oh-oh-oh here, too — on the folk song Tom Dooley, the 12 Mbe betweei Tdegraph and SMUffQ lOwPM After more than 30 years in Everybody Loves Christmas, a rhythmic dexterity to romp MiflfeArtHieatrtm rmNTE(W) 35 WMapte, West of Telegraph 2:00,6.^9:a the business, Manilow is always nice little rockin' holiday tune. through Jingle Bells and Sleigh 3Sb No one under age 6 admitted lof pitch-perfect, but hearing his Other contributors include Ride; and the masterful com- LsteShows.Frl Jat.SunJ TCI 3fit R rateafHms after 6pm t^Monsnus SANDTO CATCH ME IF YOU CAN n distinctive voice will make you Survivor, Greg Lake, Tommy mand of phrasing and intona- I BY PHONE ffflSOWH long for his '70s hits such as Shaw and Jack Blades, and tion that makes her version of CALL 248-3721-222 2 www,tsSa®itfsdkfflllH® Mandy and Weekend in New Grand Funk's Mark Faraer. Have Yourself a Merry Little FeatemWMmseaiq KE^ME&COOmS NP FEATURES - SORRY NO VIP auditoriums wth stateof-thwrt wail to suNmSSsio - Wayne Parry, AP Writer Christmas a classic. DISCOUNT TICKETS ACCEPTED M0N-OT(2.4S.#8«I ®San«d wens, fetal mmmm His rendition of My Favorite NP CATCH MEltaj CAN (PC amarf xwd,few pi t cofK^w SUN (1120,1:45.4:15) Things is jazzy and fun, but it Wishes You a Swinging - Charles J. Gans, AP Writer ItMUM M0N-MJKgfl:45,4 Pffifhi6f6 E SUN (11:30, W, 4-25)7:15 sis l«fwii&wfflr'sf r 2/31 60 years after her death, Virginia NP MAD K MANHATTAN (PC13) cam¥& mmm NP CATCH ^rWCANlPGn) Woolf looms larger than ever »»ta 11:15,1^0,2:^6.-00,7:15, Mm™ MM SS:35Ha,5oy^fess j BY HiLLEL ITALIE dren," she once wrote to her sis- her reputation was that of a 1110,125 3cA)MMMOVK5! lf!TAXT»ni9S(?C13) RIA2CmYCH€TICKTP@B ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER ter, Vanessa. "The fame by rights minor and "difficult™ author. Her 11:00,4:15,715,9:45 SUN.1M 4.^7:15 MTHUIt belongs to me." But in the early books were not widely taught 7:1 i; WED 4.-00,7^5 wmmmm NEW YORK (AP) - The 1930s, with two books already and few books were written 10:30,11:50,1:45,3:15,5:00, smmmM 18464910 obsession can begin at any time. written about her and a third on about her. 6:30,8:15,9:4111:15 MON1«)(4«l, 7:15; HIE-THL In high school, for example. the way, she wondered if her life The cult ofWoolf began in the I* CATCHfe I f YOU CAN - 1:00,4^ WED. 1:00 10:45,12:40.2:30,4:20,5:45, KP^TOWRSHEIiKH "I first read Virginia Woolf would triumph over her work. 1960S. The anti-war movement Bargain Matinees , 55.75 « 10:55,12:15.1^0,2:50, when I was 15," says author This is a danger signal," she and the women's movement 7^30.11:10 ,9:3" {^&39^'OKE^Fe Shw Starting before 610 an w\Mm Michael Cunningham, whose noted in her diary. "I must not revived interest in her work and toK£eptoYisa&MaS&fd U *NP* Denotes No Pas Engagement mmW'm T0WSS(PC1B) Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, settle into a figure." her fame became even greater, :30,12:30,3:», 4:30,5:30,7:30, Ste Great UfeCrosiM The Horns, features both Woolf was bora Adeline ironically, thanks to a play that «.An ssa Woolf s work and the author Virginia Stephen in London, in had nothing to do with her SUNTUE-WJRS. 11:20,1'35,425, 10:10,11:30,125), 2:10,3:30,45), 6^5,9:23 1882. Her mother, Julia except the title, Who's Afraid of &&8IOnStiQTY&TKZnS 6:10,7:50 tfGAN«OF!€WY0gg(I) "This older girl, who I had a Duckworth, was a member of a Virginia Woolf? NPCAKHMIff Y0UCAN(PC13) ffilf crush on, threw me a copy of prominent publishing family, Edward Albee had seen the 10:15,11:10,11:40,12:30, asm 1:20, £10,2:50,3:40,4:30, Mis, Dallowayand said, 'Why and her father, Leslie Stephen, phrase on a mirror at a 5:20,6:05 6:50,7:35,8:20,9:05, 1010,11.5®%. 10,4:30, 10"i$, 1:15,351.6:20,9:15 LMPOtlltmMTlB don't you read this and try to be * was a literary critic whose Greenwich Village bar and used 9:50 \2MmM mn Jwdn less stupid.' I had never seen friends included the writers it for his 1963 Tony Award-win- NPTW0WBXSN0Tia{K13) DSAN0TteH^AY(PC13) anything like her writing. I Henry James and George Eliot. ning drama about a bickering 11:35.2:40.5:30,820.1 20 iTUEWED 6:15,9® MON remember thinking, 'She's doing Virginia was educated at home, couple, portrayed on stage by Uta /«i v< 8« I v» y.W/1 u.ij SI NPCANCS0fNEWY0«(I) :50.3:30.6:35,9: with language what Jimi and in a letter to a friend she Hagen and Arthur Hill. The 10:50,1:10,2:40,5:00,6:30, :20,1:20,25), 4:25,7:35 9; ®3BAISAWN!CHT 12/25-26 WI Hendrix does with guitar.'" recalled " 'mooning about alone world's most famous couple at 8:50,10:10 1055: NO 7:35 ON IAN 1 TOHOUDAY, wmi Or in the middle of a success- among my father's books; never the time, Elizabeth Ikylor and 355.6:40.9 ful career. any chance to pick up all that Richard Burton, played them in 1:15,12:10,1 1:30,4:10,515, 28^DqiMe&i«Wre)M "I hadn't read her as a kid.... goes on in schools — throwing Mike Nichols' 1966 film version. m&mi HCS;THET2 MjRTheitra She had sort of a presence, but I balls; ragging; slang; vulgarities; "We're hoping The Hours is TOWaSfPCB) mmmi ,1151, 12:40,1:30, didn't know any details," says scenes; jealousies!" going to shift the popular culture 0,5:30,620, DIGITAL-10:25 siH0(K 1! actor Nicole Kidman, who read In her early 20s, she helped perception of Woolf, because l^slliS&ssfmitembtlM Sm5WAl«13 form the Bloomsbury group of many people confuse her with 2:20.3507:10 8 Woolf in preparation for her role 10:25,1250,3:^6:00, "mII as the author in the recent film writers and thinkers who advo- the Edward Albee play," says Vara Student Wsce $5.75 wsh to version of Cunningham's book. cated socialism, pacifism and Neverow, president of the HsHUkm^dMxQm TfSSAOTACUUSE2{G) «Stsft»Se^g'« 5a Screws 41 1210,2j^^5:15^:4110:20 "Her inner life is so powerful. atheism. Members included nov- International Virginia Woolf Dioltl Soirxf 11:15,2:20,5:10 11:55,2:40,515,?S 10:25 And to play a writer of that bril- elist E.M. Forster, biographer Society, one of several such FRIDAY AFTH N£XT (B) SU^AY - TUESDAY ISPY(PGI3) liance, I had the thought of elec- Lytton Strachey and political the- organizations. Neverow, chair of J110:30, i:F15,410E, mm rn.m 11:40,2:20,5:007^10:00 SNEAK PREVIEW IAN 1 ONLY ® CATCH Miff YOU CAN {PC131 tricity entering her mind, pass- orist Leonard Woolf, whom the English department at 12:45.3:5 ®J5.®} 6:2(5, ing down through her hand and Virginia married in 1912. Southern Connecticut State Virginia Woolf was soon writ- University, read Woolf as an THEH0TG8O((PC13) through the pen. I feel my life now is imbued by Virginia ing for newspapers and pub- undergraduate and became an United Artists Theatres KSWY 'Sfflif dor all shows 11:35,2:M,4:40,7:a 1 Woolf" lished her first novel, The Voyage instant fan. 10:40,315,6:35, fW5 More than 60 years after Out, in 1915. She later became a "I remember a secretary here Same day a$ante tides avaiiabte. 11:mW5^:40t7j;!0:35 12:25,2:45,5:10 NV- No ¥.1,P. tickets accepted MOVSIPC] drowning herself in the River leading "modernist," believing lit- at Southern Connecticut was 11:15,1:15,3:15,(5:1541 11:10,2:10,450,7:25,10: Ouse near her home in Sussex, erature needed to free itself of assisting me with the annual NPIW0WM5fKTOE ilKiCMIli 11:30,2:15, 11:20.1:55.4:30.715.9. England, Woolf continues to plot and conventional narrative. Virginia Woolf conference we inspire writers, movie stars, aca- Novels such as Mrs. Dalloway have, and she said, 'Oh, I've heard 9 Mile, lh SodilfetofMiddlebelt 11:30,2:15,4:45,655 demics and many others. She is and The Waves were books of of Virginia Woolf. LizTkylor m 248-7884572 11:00,12fl), 1:00, l^3(4M 5^01 SNEAK PREVIEW JANUARY 10NLY mm $54 7:«5.8M 9^ 1:15.2:05.4 50.7:30,10:20 the rare writer profound enough interior monologues and shifting played her in the movie.'" CATCH MEIYOU CAN (PG!3)NV 91 MANHATTAN (PCI 3) 12:00,2:40,5:20,7:45. 10:10 for scholars to scrutinize and perspectives, devoted less to the Woolf — her work, her life, her 7:30 PM ' 1;ll4:ia7:1ft1ft!0 12:10,2:40 (5M® 5|M) 653,7:40 famous enough to have her like- straight line of storytelling than image — has since been sum- U^Of^TK^TKTWO #o nam wmHir MS! JTAITI^^iSS (PG13J TUIEDO(PG13) ness — the still, somber eyes; to the random ways of the mind. moned for all occasions. Woolf /OSMfWM. m MOM 1:10(4:10®$5.(W)7:15,9-J0 the strong, sensitive nose — She led a daring, troubled, postcards are big sellers at the UN0SJ?g4C£Qf«Mi£A!iO!® iroi»m;i3) 1150,2;30,455,726,9:45 printed on Barnes & Noble modern life. She openly ques- MuraiflUfltfTEiMM. rou 12:5.2:45,5:15.7: (4^0 §55.00)7:15,9:40 National Portrait Gallexy in MSTKJnHSWIHISOMa 1115,210,510,755,10:45 shopping bags. tioned the worth of marriage mid mmmmmmio ANALYZE THAT (I) London and her name has been /wmiimrmmiwim 12:05.351.75} 9:15 Her books seE hundreds of had an intense affair with the used to market everything from MffflMMtftlDMlStCm. MOB SWtaOJfMli^AniiW. 12:15,2:30 mmw/amm thousand of copies each year author and playwright Vita beer to the Virginia Woolf Stand- DS ANOTHu DAY (PCI3} mu SHOW and both her work and her life Sackville-West Sexually abused Up Desk She is a fixture in 1:00 (4.-00S $5.00) ?:0M0& OF THE DAT 50< 4ii SHOWS tUO have been sources for contem- as a child and orphaned in her women's studies, gay and lesbian 1220,253,5:107:45,10:15 HAmPOTTES&TH!CHAMEES iKcmFumrj ofjKsn mmS porary artists. Mrs. Dalloway early 20s, Woolf suffered from studies, pacifist studies, surveys CI 3) 12.00 m 4:15715,950 12:15,1:15,(4:15^ and Orlando are among the periods of severe depression and of modernist literature, surveys of Nooneuxlers Woolf books adapted into first attempted suicide in 1913. British writers and traditional PG13& R rate^ flimsrfler 6 c THE SANTA CiAUU 2(G) 11:45,2:10t(4:40#J5.00J movies, and the author has (One Web site offers comparative "Great Books'" classes. DRINGALLOWED. YOU MUST BE 17 become a dramatic character in charts of her mood swings and "She's on the borderline of high UDLD. an acclaimed play, Vita & literary output) culture and low culture, mascu- REQUIRED. ONLY ONE TICKET PER Virginia, and in the film version On March 28,1941, she filled line and feminine," says Brenda I.D. PHASE Hpommmwrnsm of The Hours. her pockets with, stones and Silver, a professor of English at Woolf desired feme, but also drowned herself. Dartmouth College and author NP CATCH ME IY0U CAN (PG13) feared it "You have the chil- During the 1940s and 1950s of Virginia Woolf, Icon. * |l www.observerandeccentric.com IT THE GALLERIES Observer & Eccentric i Sunday, December 29,2002 * in Making contact: Please submit items Portia Fields. For those with theatrical Jan. 10-Feb, 9, at the gallery, 208 the Corridor program, through Jan. 31 4700. for publication in At the galleries to . tastes, the center is offering Wilson Hall on campus at Oakland at Farmington Hills D'ty Hall on Eleven Picasso Cafe Swann Gallery Linda Chomin, two weeks in advance of Introduction to Acting, Storytelling and University, Rochester. (248) 370-3005. Mile Road at Orchard Lake, and Showing the works of Trishia Martin and Presents show featuring oil and acrylic the event. Observer S Eccentric Stage Combat classes. (248) 333-7849 Opening reception and lecture at 4 Farmington City Hall, on Liberty at - Rosa Paulos, 7 am. to 7 p.m. Monday- paintings, photography and mixed Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, to register. . p.m. Jan. 11. Grand River. Call for times (248) 473- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed media by local artists through Dec. 31 Livonia, Ml 48150 or fax (734) 591-7279. Touch of Light Plymouth Community Arts Council 1856. :• Sunday. 39913 Grand River Ave., Novi. at 4145 Dix, Lincoln Park. (313) 294-3270. Winter glass blowing classes will begin Donna Vogelheim shows watercolors, Greaney Photography (248)427-0600. Swords into Plowshares Peace CALL FOB ARTISTS in mid-January. Basic tools and materi- Dec. 31-Jan. 31, at the council, 774 N. Photography by Dennis Greaney con- Revolution Center/Gallery als supplied. Three hours once a week Sheldon, Plymouth. (734) 416-4ART tinues through January at the studio Conrad Bakker, John Corbin, Brian Abstract paintings and installation by ArtFIrst ~~ - for eight weeks, at 23426 Woodward, University of Michigan-Dearborn and gallery, 1S, Main at 14 Mile, McCutcheon, Heather McGill and Amy Tom Block, based on the mystical tradi- Searching for artists with physical and Ferndale. Call gallery for more infor- Campus Clawson. (248) 585-7111 Vogel exhibit through Jan. 18 at 23257 tions of Judaism, Christianity and mental disabilities for an international mation (248) 543-1868. The Alfred Berkowitz Gallery in the Habatat Galleries Woodward Ave., Ferndaie.(248) 541-3444. Islam, through Jan. 25 at 33 E. Adams, juried exhibition of art and fine crafts, Mardigian Library presents The Sweet Martin Blank & Gerry King Glass sculp- Also on display is the second solo exhi- Detroit. (313) 963-7575 including works on paper, canvas or GALLERY EXHIBITS (0PENIN6) Hereafter: Art from Han Dynasty tors exhibition runs from 11 a.m,-6 p.m. bition of photographer Debbie Fleming The Warren City Hail Gallery board, sculpture, jewelry, photography, Tombs beginning Jan. 7, Gallery recep- Tuesday-Saturday through Jan. 10 at Caffery. The Warren Tri-County Fine Arts is pottery. Only work executed after the A.C.T. Gallery tion from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, at 4901 202 E. Maple Road, Birmingham (248) Quicksilver Photo Gallery sponsoring an exhibit by married cou- onset of disability or injury is eligible. New members' works on exhibit Jan. Evergreen, Dearborn. Exhibit is free The gallery is celebrating its second ple, Betty and Herb Wolf. She will dis- All works must be for sale - $6,000 in 24-Feb. 24, with opening reception, 6 and runs through Feb. 7. Gallery hours Hermitage Gallery year anniversary with a black-and-white play her artwork, he will display his prizes to be awarded. The show will p.m. Jan. 24, at 35 E. Grand River, are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (313) - 19th-century paintings, contemporary exhibition featuring famous photos of photography, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through take place at The Medical Center at Detroit (upstairs from Galleria Biegas) 593-5058. art and copies of the masters, 235 Main the Cuban revolution by Osvaldo and Dec. 31, Monday-Friday at the North Princeton. For more information, call (313)961-4336. University of Michigan Museum of Art Street, between Second and Third, in Roberto Saias and Alberto "Korda" Corridor of Warren City Hall, 29500 Van Leslie Watkins at (215) 576-0844 or Ann Arbor Art Center Graphic Visions: German Expressionist Rochester. (248) 656-8559. Diaz, archival photos of Cuba and the Dyke, Warren. (586) 777-2089. send e-mail to [email protected]. Sculpture Invitational Reception: 6-8 Prints and Drawings Jan. 25-Aprii 6 at International institute of Metropolitan modern works of Jack Kenny. The show Waterford Cultural Council Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center p.m., with curator's gallery talk at 7 525 S. State Street, Ann Arbor (734) . Detroit, Inc. continues to Jan. 4 at 1150 W. Ann Arbor Gallery re-opening exhibition: A Now accepting artist applications for p.m. Jan. 17. Sculpture Workshop: Jan. 764-0395 for information Bernadine Vida, world photographic and Road, Plymouth. For more information, Retrospective, through Jan. 10 at 5860 the 2003 Birmingham Fine Art Festival 27-Feb. 17. at 117 W. Liberty in downtown Washington Street Gallery costume design exhibit, runs through call (734) 455-3686 or visit the Web site Andersonville Road, Waterford. (248) on Mother's Day weekend in Shain Ann Arbor, (734) 994-8004 ext. 104. Bev Walker's recent oil paintings, Jan. 31 at HI Kirby Avenue E., Detroit. at www.QuicksilverPhoto.com. 623-9389 call for hours. Park. All applications must be post- . Exhibition runs Jan. 6-Feb. 2. depicting her view of thick forests (313)871-8600. Southfleld Centre for the Arts Wayne State University marked by Jan, 3 to qualify. For more Birmingham Historical Museum and lonely windbeaten pines at the The Manlscalco Gallery . Nature Artist Ron Meyer displays his Elaine L. Jacob Gallery presents Making information or to receive an applica- Leaving Footprints: The Artistry of ocean's edge of Maine, are on exhibit Presents Holiday Art Glass Show runs photographs from 1-7 p.m. Monday Meaning: Metalsmithing, Objects and tion, contact Sharon Stanton at (248) Robert Thorn, Jan. 11-April 12 at 556 W. through Jan. 29 at Washington through Jan. 11 at 17728 Mack Avenue, through Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contingencies in the Next Millennium 644-0866, Ext. 108, or e-mail at shstan- Maple, Birmingham. Admission Street Gallery, 215 E. Washington, GrossePointe (313) 886-2993. Saturday, through Dec. 30 at 24350 through Jan. 24 at West Hancock [email protected]. $2/adults and $1/seniors, students and Ann Arbor. Opening reception and P.F, Galleries Southfieid Road, Southfield. Exhibition between Cass and Second on WSU cam- Livonia Arts Commission BHS members (248) 642-2817 meet-the-artist will be from 7-9 p.m. Works by Jay Leftkowitz, Mary Potts, is free and open to the public. (248) pus. Call (313) 577-2423. Winter scenes of Livonia: Paintings or Creative Arts Center Friday, Jan. 10, at the gallery. (734) Lee Jackson, Hilma Ruby, Ann Kelly, Ivy 424-9022. York Street Glassworks photographs to be entered by Nov. 10, Presents Art for the People Exhibit, 761-2287. Rutsky, Michele Zuzalek, Sung Heeion Susanne Hilberry Gallery Don Schneider shows a variety of his 2003, Call Community resources for with opening reception, 6-9 p.m., Jan. and Jon Parlangeli, runs through Feb. 7 ; Ellen Phelan paintings through Jan. 11 works at 875 York Street in Plymouth's details (734) 466-2536 4 at 47 Williams Street in Pontiac. Runs 6ALLE8Y EXHIBITS (ONGOING) at 213 E. 14 Mile Road, Clawson (248) at 700 Livernois, Ferndale (248) 541- Old Village. (734) 459-6419. through Feb. 8. (248) 333-7849 for LECTURES details. Ariana Gallery Ford Gallery Exhibit of unique and festive objects Ann Arbor Women Artists An exhibit of World War II propaganda d'art runs through Jan. 4 at the Sponsoring a talk by James Cogswell and patriotic art, Jan. 6-13, at the gallery, 119 S. Main, Royal Oak. at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, at the Ann Arbor gallery in Ford Hall on the campus of (248)546-8810. Art Center. Panel discussion on paint- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti. Art Exchange Gallery Museum faurel H/fanor ing and digital art at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Reception 4-6 p.m., with gallery talk at Multicultural display in diversity For more info on Cogswell talk call 5 p.m. Jan. 6. Victor Margolin, profes- through Dec. 30 at the gallery, 2966 BANQUET AND VIDEO CONFERENCE CENTER (734) 995-2074: on panel discussion sor of design history at the University Woodward, five blocks north of the Fox 39000 Schoolcraft Road (just W. of Newburgh) • Livonia call (734) 668-6507. of Illinois, Chicago, will lecture on Theater. Detroit. (313) 831-1200. - Elaine L. Jacob Gallery World War II propaganda at 7 p.m, Jan. Cary Gallery Lin Stanionis, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, in Room 7.(734)487-1268. Frank Brugos Memorial Exhibit: A New Year's Eve Gala 289, Student Center Building, 5221 Janice Charaeh Epstein Gallery Sense of Passion, runs through Jan. 11 Tuesday, December 31, 2002 • 7:00 pm - 1:30 am Gullen Mall, Wayne State University. All Presents Technical Techniques: Artists at 226 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. (248) With Live Entertainment, in a Variety of Styles by lectures are free and open to public. Exploring Recent Technological 651-3656. Gallery hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (313)577-2423 Advances from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 12; open- Tuesday-Saturday. Higher Ground Michael Farrell ing reception at 6600 W. Maple Road, Cass Caf6 Menu Farrell, associate professor of art his- West Bloomfield (248) 661-7641 for Paintings by Gilda Snowden runs An Elaborate Display of Hors d'oeuvres from 7:00-8:00 pm tory, University of Windsor, lectures on gallery hours. through March 1 at 4620 Cass Ave., Detroit (313) 831-1400. Deluxe Premium Open Bar - Wine Served with Dinner Albert Beirstadt and art of the Lawrence Street Gallery Dinner Served at 8:00 pm: American West at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, at Features two exhibits in January: The County Galleria Hillside Middle School, 145 North White Lake artist Linda Sterns shows The third annual employee arts show, Vineyard Salad • Pasta • Combination Dinner Entree of Filet Mignoi Center, Northville. His other topics are: watercolor, mixed media and collage Hidden Talents ill, runs through Jan. 3 with Laurel Zip Sauce & Chicken Florentine or Charles Russell, Feb. 19, Frederic paintings and Birmingham artist at The Executive Office Building (34 Vegetarian Entree (available upon request at time of ticket purchase)] Remington, March 12, and Native Beverly Mershon Smith emphasizes East) on the Oakland County Campus Dessert: American art, April 16. Lectures are $10 colon shape ad line. Gallery hours at 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac. (248) idividua! Torte Presented on a Sauce Painted FUafc general admission or $5 for students. noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, at 6 858-0415. Afterglow at 12:05 am: (248)449-9950. N. Saginaw, downtown Pontiac. (248) Cranbrook Academy of Art Forum Espresso, Cappuccino and Pizza^ Rewvatlonslte 334-6716 Gallery Tickets... s85 per person CLASSES Livonia Arts Commission Wayne State University Grad Student Latch Me If You Can, a fishing fly col- Exhibition runs through Jan. 19 at To make reservations call: Ann Arbor Art Center lection in exhibition cases (second .39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield ^7 34) 402-0770 Discover, Cash or CWM Winter classes beginning Jan. 13 for floor) Jan. 4-30 at Livonia Civic Center Hills (248) 645-3300. adults and children, offering painting, Library, 32777 Five Mile Road (east of Expresso Royale photography, ceramics and jewelry Farmington Road) call (734) 466-2490. Work by West Bloomfield artist Steven making. 117 West Liberty, Ann Arbor. Also showing, mixed media by Eleanor Blake Miller on display through Dec. 30 For more information call (734) 994- O'Connor and Kathleen Montgomery, at 324 S. State Street, Ann Arbor. (248) Jan. 4-30,2003. (734) 466-2490. 788-2281. 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Tlcketmaster or Call: (248) 64*6666 (iXwerverQ Stcce&trfJ c Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, December 29,2002 TRAVEL www.observerandeccentric.com Dallas is proud of its culture, both then and now BY MARY BARBERIO endary Bonnie and Clyde duo) CORRESPONDENT spent some time in Dallas, DALLAS FACTS working at the very same ware- Gone are the horse-drawn house that now houses the 1 Dallas is a major finance center and one of the fop convention wagons laden with cotton, strug- Marketplace? We heard this cities in the nation. gling through muddy roads deep from a shopkeeper. Fact or fic- • Dallas has four times more restaurants per person than New York with ruts. Gone are the days tion? I don't know about you, when a stray cow could be found but I'm going to include it in City. meandering aimlessly down my recollection of Dallas histo- • The first integrated circuit, which became the microchip, was Main Street. The dry goods ry. We returned night after invented by Jack Kilby in 1958 at Texas Instruments. stores, hawking everything from night to the Historic District to ladies' dresses to coffee, sugar, relax, eat, people-watch and to • The frozen margarita was invented by Dallas restaurateur cigars, nails and plows, are gone. just absorb the ambiance. Mariano Marinez in 1971. Stockyards are gone. Old and new co-exist in downtown Dallas. The arrow-shaped building, designed Present-day Dallas boasts of Mary Barberio is a Northville resident. by I.M. Pei, seems to balance precariously to the right of the old red courthouse. concrete and steel and glass and lots of reflections. Its buildings are tall, flashy and ultramodern. One 72-story sky- A A scraper is outlined with miles of green neon and, when seen at night, appears almost surre- al. Another, the green-glassed arrow-shaped building designed by the famous I.M. Pei, is uniquely dramatic and eye-catching. Then there's the mmmoon wiiisiii huge, shining, silver ball atop the 50-story Reunion Tower, with revolving restaurant, lounge and observation deck. Ail combine to give Dallas a four leader in Fun S functional Furniture! spectacular and distinctive sky- line and flavor. Culture, entertainment and shopping abound in Dallas. The Uptown District has numerous antique shops, gal- leries and theaters. Fair Park District houses eight major museums and the Cotton Bowl '/ofinancing Stadium, not to mention the nation's largest collection of Art Deco buildings. In the Arts District you can walk through New Year's the nation's largest centralized arts development or listen to lil January 2004 the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. And there's the dis- Day Only! trict known as Deep Ellum. In the '20s it featured jazz joints and rhythm and blues. Today it hosts an eclectic collection of art galleries and clubs where 10 am-7pm you can hear everything from rock to reggae, from country to heavy metal. Yes, present-day Dallas is up- to-day. But Dallas hasn't lost its roots, its heritage, charm and warmth. an In the Old City Park District, you can step back in time to mid-19th century and explore an authentic prairie-style coun- try store, blacksmith shed, church, band, cabin and schoolhouse. And its western y, culture is memorialized at Pioneer Plaza, where a herd of 40 larger-than-life bronze long- horn cattle is tended by three bronze cowboys on horseback. Many beautiful buildings have been restored and remain a lasting reminder — churches, theaters, government buildings, hotels. And the trolley, an authentic electric trolley, has returned to the streets of down- town Dal his. We were delighted with and spent most of our time in, the West End Historic District. The walk from our hotel in everythn g the southwest corner of down- town Dallas took us right past the Old Red Country Includes regular, sale Courthouse. One of the oldest (1892) buildings in Dallas, it stands stately and proud. Since and clearance prices! it housed the visitor's center, we started our tour there. Across One Day Only, January 1st 2003 the street is Dealey Plaza and the old Texas School Book Depository. Of course we checked out the sixth floor's exhibit of the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Heading east, we stopped and admired the open tomb, erected as a memorial to President Kennedy, had our pictures taken by the old pio- neer log cabin and then walked on to the arched cntrvwav of the West End District at Market and Elm. And guess what? There the streets are still lined with brick. There the turn-of-the-century storefronts and red brick ware- houses still stand. Never mind that they no longer house bug- gies and whips and wagons and plows. Today they are home to u, i restaurants with patio dining and clubs and boutiques. And down the street you'll see a horse-drawn carriages waiting to take you on a tour of the city. Take the tour or walk down memory lane with me and pic- ture Dallas as it used to be, with the wagons loaded with cotton, the dry goods stores hawking all that coffee and sugar and nails. Ignore the ringing of those annoying cell phones. Instead, choose one of the tempting restaurants, sit down at one of their outdoor tables, kick back, relax and /s*iV3 N Rd. !NW9) ?$! Latson Rd. G9:hh reminisce. 32123 Just I CHyCtntuPltaFoMRtL $17-545-134$ WPafdfl ®QM flfj £ H.Woo&MTtlblock r»jrt !o Kfoosra °- Credit Talk to the locals and listen L ?>--* Hex! to ,§? Gandar _ 13955 UkeilM Circle South of W57-S2& g to their stories. Did you know In from oi Sears rM it Lakeildt Mall Bsliiiitf that Clyde Barrow (of the leg- Eureka RliJbn Facing Kail Rd -ydM 24&-85&-1809 : Taykff 734-374-2911 ** Using the Billy Bob's card with approved credit when you pay is same as cash purchase until January 2004. All previous sales excluded. All special purchase items are limited quantities. No lay-aways or Time to Shapedowif Brad Emons, editor (734)953-2123 Program aims to help kids Fax: (734) 591-7279 control weight. C8 [email protected] a Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, December 29,2002 www.observerandeccentric.com PREPS • RECREATION • HEALTH Jags in OT Brad Clark, usually a starter, didn't play at all in the first overtime Friday when Salem's basketball team met Allen Park in the championship game of the Allen Park Tournament. Foul trouble. • Perfect start But, with the score still tied after one Seems like Keily OT, Rocks' coach Bob Brodie sum- McCausland is making a moned Clark and his four fouls for the tough road for herself to fol- second extra session. Good move: rest- low. McCausland is the vol- ed and ready, Clark nailed a three- leyball coach for Plymouth pointer and two free throws as the High School, an all-freshmen Rocks beat the Jaguars 87-80 in dou- team that will compete as ble-overtime. such until the state tourna- Clark's triple was Salem's only basket ment, when the Wildcats will of the second OT. The Rocks connected play in the Class D state on 9-of-12 free throws in the period to tournament, ruin Allen Park's chances. A graduate of Redford The game was Thurston and an NAIA Ail- ® DJtCtfCTDJil I 1 close throughout, American at Madonna BASKETBALL Salem leading 20- University, McCausland has 16 after one quar- taken her Plymouth team to ter and 39-37 at the half. The Jaguars a pair of tournaments thus surged in front after three quarters, far this season - and they've leading 56-53, but it was the Rocks won both of them. Last who had a chance to win at the buzzer Thursday, the 'Cats captured but missed a layup. the 12-team University of "It was a battle/' said Salem coach Michigan-Dearborn Bob Brodie. "This team was undefeated Tournament, beating Livonia and they were legit. They've been scor- Stevenson 26-23,18-25,15-10 PAUL HU8SCHMANN OBSERVER ing in the 80s. One of our goals was to in the final (rally scoring). slow them down, and we did that." Jeanine Moise, who had 10 Plymouth Salem's boys soccer team nearly reached the summit in 2002, advancing to theDivision 1 state championship game. Although the Rocks lost to The Rocks held Allen Park, now 5-1, service aces and 16 kills, and Rochester 1-0 in the finals, they distinguished themselves as the top prep soccer team in the area this year. to 65 points in regulation. Salem Sarah Haskins, who had 22 improved to 4-2. aces and 32 set assists, were Dave Hoskins was the offensive named to the all-tournament spark for the Rocks. He finished with team. Plymouth improved to 40 points, 15 rebounds and six steals. 11-0-2 overall with the tour- Clark totaled 13 points and Stevland ney win. Davis scored 10. "I told them I was extreme- Five Jaguars reached double figures ly proud with the two tourna- in scoring: Kevin Kline with 21, Derek ment wins, but I also told Brighton with 17, Rob Kiefer with 13, them we've got to get bet* Brian Trianfi with 12 and Jake ter," said McCausland. "This Champs and near-champs highlight best of area sports in 2002 McGuckin with 11. is a true freshmen school, an Salem converted 22-of-33 free all-freshmen team. The dedi- BYPAUittAUDRY to draw the line somewhere. AND THE WINNERS ARE: throws (67 percent); Allen Park was 19- cation and commitment has STAFF WRIJER There are state champions and near of-30 (62.7 percent). jbeervoutstandlng,". champions. There are runners-up, run- - sigh sc In Thursday's tournament semifi- Other wins at the UM- it came time to finally sit down ners, wrestlers, skaters and coaches. letes who earned individual state titles nal, Salem knocked off Grosse lie 66- Dearborn tournament came and choose our top 10 sports stories of Once we settled on the list, we agreed during the course of the year. 44. The Rocks led 33-26 at halftime, against Walled Lake Western, the year, it was easy to come up with the that they were our 10 best of the year - On the afternoon of March 9, then applied some defensive pressure 27-25,25-18 in the semifinals; first six or so. we just couldn't agree on the order. But Plymouth Salem senior Eric Lynn won and pulled away in the third quarter, against Wyandotte Roosevelt It was much tougher to pick the next there's no reason to rank them. The sto- the 200-yard individual medley, at the outscoring the Red Devils 23-10 25-16,25-19 in the quarterfi- fouEThere wereso many stories, so ries speak for themselves. Class A state meet in Ann Arbor, in thanks to 10 points by Hoskins. He nals; and, irr pool play, many people who made an impact on Here's the best of area sports for 2002: .against Walled Lake Central the area sports scene, that it was difficult PLEASE SEE BEST, £2 PLEASE SEE BASKETBALL, C5 25-17,25-16; Roosevelt 25-15, •25-16; Dearborn 25-16.25-17; y Plymouth standouts jm Olech, 13 kilis and ; Jackie Dorre;sight; nd Kelly Buttermore, seven aces. • :. At the eight-team Madonna 'University Tournament Dec. HOPE to 21, the Wildcats defeated seniors Salem in the semifinals 15-3, BY PAUL BEAUDRY "I've been doing this for years and we've 15-5, then knocked off the STAFF WRITER " had the team do it for 11 years now," said Center Line St. Clement jun- Williamson, "There's a lot of needy seniors ior varsity team 14-16,15-9, Every year, Garden City basketball coach around town who can't get out to get food; 15-8 in the final. Greg Williamson has an assignment for his people who are trying to make it, but aren't, Moise led Plymouth with 17 team. through no fault of their own. We do this kills. Haskins had 30 set It has nothing to do with X's and O's and it once as a group and some of the kids go out assists, Janet Hanchett con- doesn't involve conditioning. And even and do it again on their own." tributed nine aces, and Olech though the players don't go anywhere near a While giving something back is had 15 aces. weight room, it does involve heavy lifting - Williamson's primary objective, he also The 'Cats also beat Livonia lifting the hearts and spirits of several wants the Cougars to receive something in Ladywood in a crossover Detroit families. return. match 15-2,15-7; and in pool For the past 11 seasons, every varsity player "I want our kids to understand how lucky play, they split with both under Williamson has spent at least one they are," said Williamson. "It gives them Birmingham Marian 15-9,9-15 perspective on how good they have it. We're and Carleton Airport 15-9, !4- 16; and they beat Livonia iors in the city as part of Focus: HOPE. PLEASE SEE HOPE, C4 Franklin 15-6,15-4, Other team members are Rachelle Haidar,'Meghan Hill, Katie Hughes, Liz Martin, Jill This was the only time the vision of Westland John Glenn guard Jerret Smith was Spangler, Rachel Pamagne, blocked during Thursday night's holiday tournament game at River Rouge. With Catholic Lindsay Vogelsbergand Young CC swimmers fare well Central's Kyle Smith (25) and John Mulroy (42) defending him, Smith was able to lead Megan Wakar. the Rockets to a last-second, 63-62 win. a Soccer champs The Livonia Meteors U-13 St. Francis invite boys soccer team captured Late triple lifts Glenn the Divisional Championship BY PAUL BEAUDRY for the fall season in a STAFF WRITER *" SWIMMING league played out of High over Shamrocks, 63-62 Velocity Sports in Canton. With nine rookie swimmers on a 17-man at the University of Toledo, with 692 points, BY BRAD M0NASTIERE Shamrocks, 63-62 in an exciting Team members are: Jonny roster, Catholic Central swimming coach Jeff while CC had 416 and Firemont (O.) Ross had STAFF1 first-round game at the River Myshock, Tommy Myshock, Baker figured his team would take its lumps 273. Rouge Christmas Tournament. Kyle Bogenschutz, Ryan thigseason; ... . The Shamrocks took five firsts on the day The players on Catholic Central's Barker's bomb capped off a high- Matthey, Michael Sylvester, That's why he didn't count on a second- | with Joe Zatkoff taking two of them - the and Westland John Glenn's boys paced contest that saw each team Brady Thorn, Curtis Rose, place finish at the 16-teajn Knight 500 freestyle (5:11.99) and the 200 freestyle basketball team didn't have any go on long scoring runs, and Brett Mercer, Ziad Khalbush, Invitationalm Toledoon Dec. 21. 7(l;56.76). Andrew Carlinwon. the 100 trouble working off those appearing to have well in hand at Mark Cappo, Kyle Pence and "That was just fantastic,'' said CC coach . freestyle (51.06)and Rob Cyrek took the 200 Christmas dinners Thursday night. different times. CC was 1-3 after the Joey Kulling. Team coaches - Jeff Baker. "Everyone swam in the finds, . individual medl^ (2:02.86) with Carlin Playing a game that was track loss, while the Rockets improved to are Randy Myshock and which I didn't They stepped up and ' cominglrisecoftf (2:07.00). '"v. . - meet-like in pace, the Rockets used 4-0. Brian Bogenschutz. The team performed well" a 3-pointer by senior Allen Barker manager is Kari Matthey. Host Toledo St. won the meet, held PLaSESEr$WIMMiNG,C5 with three seconds left to edge the PLEASE SEE GLENN, C4 Rocking horse, household tilings, whatever...call today and Find a home for your horse. sell them quickly with a classified ad—1-800-579-SELL www.observerandeccentric.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, December 29,2002 k YEAR IN REVIEW BEST OF THE REST Catholic Central graduate Szukaitis (Westland John Bobby Malek named Big 10 Glenn) and Bill Hawiey baseball Player of the Year; (Wayne Memorial) step down CC grad Stan Heath named from their positions; a pair of head coach of the University football playoff teams from of Arkansas men's basketball 2001 combine for 2002, as program; Westland John Redford St Agatha and Glenn football coach Chuck Bishop Borgessfield a single Gordon won his 200th game gridiron team in 2002; with the school while Livonia Westland's Bill Zyistra and Churchill volleyball coach Wayne Memorial graduate Mike Hughes wins his 700th Thorn Piscopink each qualify match at the school; Livonia for the U.S. Senior Open in Stevenson's baseball team golf; Churchill's Heidi makes a surprising run to the Aittama is the Division 1 run- Division 1 state quarterfinals; ner up in; Ray Summers leaves as National T&rget Madonna University's athletic Championships archery tour- director, with Biyan Rizzo nament ends its run in replacing him; Redford Canton, leaving after having Union baseball coach Rick five of the last six champi- Berryman steps down after 31 onships at Heritage Park; years with the school district; Westland John Glenn base- Livonia resident Steve ball coach Todd Driffield and Polanski finishes second in Stevenson hockey coach Ed the Michigan Open for the Shepler were both dismissed I PHOTOS BY JAGOFEIO! OBSERVER second year in a row; area from their respective posi- Athletic Directors Gerald tions by their school districts. Catholic Central's hockey team made some history in 2002 by winning its fourth-straight state championship, Oniy one other school in state history has won four consecutive.state titles, and CC's streak is the seventh-longest in national high school hockey history. five seconds offher career the state tournament in foot- NO. 1, BUT BIS! best. She also finished second in the 200 freestyle to Ann Additional changes in the For years, Schoolcraft FROM PAGE a Arbor Pioneer superstar Kara WLAA are not anticipated, College labored in virtual Joyce. considering Plymouth and anonymity in men's basketball. 1:52.67. Lynn also took a sec- Walled Lake Northern are That changed when Carlos ond in the 100 backstroke as he GOING, GOING, GONE expected to become full-time Briggs became coach. helped the Rocks to a fifth- members in two more years. Last spring, the Ocelots place finish in the meet. After a bit of deliberation in But it will take years for the made their second-straight trip That evening at the Palace of 2001, the change was made in WLAA to return to its former to the NJCAA Division I Auburn Hills, Catholic Central 2002. The Farmington school level of prominence — if it ever Tournament in Hutchinson, senior Ryan Rogowski capped district high schools left the Kan., and they went as the off a fine wrestling career with Western Lakes Activities One other note regarding a nation's top-ranked team. They a 13-5 win over Davison's Association and joined the change in venue: Canton ran their record to 34-0 before Adam Wilmoth to claim the Oakland Athletic Association Agape Christian was officially running into fourth-ranked 189-pound individual champi- beginning in the fall, bringing accepted as a member of the Dixie State (St. George, Utah) onship. Rogowski was 34-2 on that league's total to 31 schools. Michigan Independent Athletic in the tournament semifinals the year, after finishing as run- This also left the WLAA at Conference, starting next fall. and lost, 72-69. ner-up at 171 in 2001. nine schools. Agape joins such other local "I give Dixie credit," Briggs In June, Redford Bishop What did this mean? The teams as Plymouth Christian said after the loss. "They kept Borgess senior Jason Smith WLAA had to make adjust- Academy and Westland Huron fighting and fighting and even- won the 100-meter dash at the ments, adding Mega Valley Lutheran as MIAC tually won the game," Division 4 state track finals, Conference-member Wayne rftembers. Sounds like a motto for SC, beating teammate DeJuan Kea, Memorial to the WLAA (mak- which a few years ago couldn't 11.11-11.41. The two also ing it a 10-school conference). BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO even win a conference game or teamed with Edward Burney The conference also changed keep players academically eligi- and Donald Ferrell to win the the basketball structure, scrap- It was a year in flux for the ble. Now its one of the premier 400 relay (44.55) and the 800 ping the end-of-the-season area's best-known figure skat- programs in the country and, relay (1:29.98) to help the tournament in favor of a single ing pair - Westland's Steve and as long as Briggs stays as Spartans finish second at the crossover game against a Danielle Hartsell. coach, should continue to be meet. school from the other division. After 15 years together, among the best. They won In November, Stevenson's Certainly competition was which included a 1999 U.S. their first 11 games this season Andrea Hum capped off her down a bit in the WLAA. The National Championship, a before losing. berth on the U.S. Olympic Meanwhile, SC's and Livonia native Paul Terek was a top performer on Michigan State University's swimming career with a win in Farmington schools liked the team seemed within their grasp Madonna's women's teams track team in the spring of 2002. the 500-yard freestyle at the switch to the OAA, at least in Class A swim meet in Ann football — for the first time in as they headed into the long both enjoyed fantastic seasons, Arbor. Hum's time of 4:58.94 district history, all three made program at the Nationals in - Madonna posting its best sea- fourth place. son ever and SC among the But a groin pull suffered in a best in school history. ^wSSs early-week practice session However, both teams were proved too much for Steve to upset in the playoffs, Madonna * • 4 4 %• overcome. And just before the in the WHAC final by Spring long program was to begin, the Arbor and SC in the NJCAA * * pair pulled out of the competi- Region Final by Flint Mott CC. tion and ended their dream to Madonna finished 21-9; SC skate together at the Olympics. was 26-4, ! In March, Danielle decided to call it a career and retired FOUR MORE - moving to Richmond, Va., to teach skating and enroll at the The football team wasn't the University of Richmond. Steve only one to hang new numbers A Cause FoFCelebration! decided to stay with his career in the Catholic Central High and found a new partner School gym. - Marcy Hinzmann. 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Terek the national semifinals. Mercer (N.J.) CC, ending its hopes his performance will That was as far as the FROM PAGE C2 season at 16-7. improve enough over the next Crusaders got, however, losing In girls soccer, Stevenson 18 months to earn him a in five sets to Houston Baptist. remarkable runs in the sport's made the longest run, reaching chance to represent the United They finished tied for third, history by winning a fourth the state semifinals last spring States in the 2004 Olympics in their best finish ever at the straight Division 1 state cham- before being eliminated by Athens, Greece. national tournament. Their pionship March 11 with a con- Brighton, 2-1 in double-over- final record: 48-4. vincing 5-1 win over the time. It's not something people BACK 2 BACK SC rolled through pool play Marquette Redmen. expect to happen when the at the NJCAA Division II Although the ending was the Spartans are in the final It's not often a defending Tournament in Toledo, beating same, the beginning was very rounds of the state tourna- champion is considered an top-ranked Kishwaukee atypical for the program in its ment. But it happened; underdog as it tries to defend (Malta, 111.) CC in three sets en recent history. CC limped out Stevenson finished at 15-6-1. its title. Catholic Central's foot- route. In the final, the Ocelots to a 6-5-1 start to the season And, finally, in other soccer ball team found itself in just and Kishwaukee tangled again, while breaking in a team foil of news, the Mid-Michigan Bucks that unfamiliar spot Nov. 30 at and this time Kishwaukee won underclassmen. But a January came to town, playing half the Pontiac Silverdome against in four games. win over Cranbrook- their home games at the East Kentwood. SC finished its season at 44- Kingswood started the team on Canton HS field. The Bucks Playing a team that was aver- 15, second in the NJCAA —• its its season-ending 18-game staggered abit at mid-season aging nearly 50 points per best finish since winning the unbeaten streak that culminat- but eventually qualified for the game, the Shamrocks were title. ed with another celebratory Premier Development League faced with their stiffest test of A season of superbs, for both team photo on the Flint IMA. playoffs and, for the fifth time the season and passed in the , Ice Arena surface. in their seven-year history, they form of a 36-26 win over the Starting with all-state goal- made it to the PDL's final eight Falcons. With the win, CC WHALERS ICED tender Jim Blanchard, the before they were eliminated by clinched its second straight Shamrocks have a strong group the Boulder (Colo.) Reserve on Division 1 state football title, In the two seasons prior to of players back for the 2002-03 penalty kicks. The Bucks fin- and eighth under coach Tom last spring's, the Plymouth season, including JeffPrough, ished 12-6-2. Mach since 1979- Whalers had been a favorite to Bryan Genrich, Patrick The Shamrocks were once capture the OHL title. Why Coldren and Brandon Naurato GETTING BETTER AND BETTER again a team that was greater not? They had finished with as they gun for a state-record than the sum of its parts. the best regular-season record. fifth straight championship. In late spring, Livonia Although the defense didn't With all their weapons, they Franklin graduate Paul Terek have one or two individual seemed unstoppable. SOCCER NEWS had this habit of finishing run- standouts, players took turns But last March, after again ner-up at track meets. But that making big plays on a unit that posting the best regular-season In this area, soccer is always was a good thing for the allowed 14 points or less in all record in the OHL, the newsworthy. This year was no Michigan State University sen- of its games leading up to the Whalers stumbled. Going exception. ior because it was No. 2 in the state finals. In boys high school soccer, nation. Offensively, junior Derek Salem escaped No. 1-ranked Terek, still the state Class A Brooks picked up where he left round of the playoffs, the Livonia Stevenson in the record holder in the pole vault, off in 2001, breaking off big Whalers were shocked, losing was the runner-up in the plays at the most opportune in six games. regional finals by overcoming a TOM HAWLEY | OBSERVER PHOTO two-goal deficit in the final 16 NCAA Indoor Track times. He eclipsed the 200- This despite having such minutes of regulation, eventu- Championships in the event. yard rushing mark in three of NHL-caliber players as Schoolcraft's Gary Johnson is one of two veterans back from last year's 35-1 ally edging the Spartans in a He tied four other vaulters at the team's playoff games, and Stephen Weiss, Chad LaRose, men's basketball team. shootout. 17-113/4 inches, but took sec- enters the 2003 football season Jason Bacashihua, Cole Jarrett, Followed by a 3-i win over ond based on the number of as perhaps the state's top half- James Wisniewski, etc. and it appears they intend on that position throughout the Brighton in the state semifi- misses at earlier attempts. Trying to figure out what proving just that his season. playoffs. nals, the Rocks advanced to the Terek also holds the Big Ten's went wrong under first-year At present, they lead their state finals opposite Rochester, indoor record in the pole vault SPiKERS EXCEL coach/general manager Mike West Division standings and Staff writers C.J. Risak and Brad but their magic ran out as they at 18-2 3/4. Vellucci would be difficult. One are once again among the Monastiere contributed to this story. lost l-O. At the NCAA Outdoor cham- Both Jerry Abraham, volley- thing is certain: The Whalers OHL's best teams. In other soccer news, pionships, Terek was the run- ball coach at Madonna were better than they showed, Now if they can maintain pbe3udryloe.homecomrn.net | (734) 953-2106 Madonna's men's team reached ner-up in the decathlon after University, and Tom Teeters, the NAIA Region 8 Final, then winning the Big Ten champi- coach at Schoolcraft College, lost two players to red cards onship two weeks prior. In fact, have been near the summit in and eventually lost to Bethel Terek won the decathlon and their respective divisions. In If you'd like more Information (Ind.) College in a shootout. the pole vault at the Big Ten fact, Teeters guided SC to an the on how you can advertise In The Crusaders, winners of the meet, setting a league mark in NJCAA volleyball champi- this directory for the next WHAC title, finished at 18-4-1. the decathlon. His efforts were onship in 1988. holiday, please call After the season, coach Pete rewarded by repeating as the Both teams once again m Melissa at: 734-953-2081 or Alexander resigned to pursue Big Ten's Men's Track and Field ranked with the country's best Tara at: 734-953-2094 other career opportunities. Athlete of the Year - just the this season. Madonna, rebuild- fSfSjU- Schoolcraft College's men's second time in league history ing after a strong season in team endured a tumultuous that an athlete won the award 2001, won the WHAC champi- se^on,.with a bench-clearing, in two consecutive years. onship behind the leadership j afe in www.800wesleys.com brawl at a match at Kellogg CC Terek had one more of conference player of the year a . I marring an otherwise superb decathlon left in him over the Shelley Stanton and swept campaign. 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(OlJiUTtier itcccnUir ierNttken WWJ • 950 Wc work forYOUl Live, Local & Committed f©i www.observerandeccentric.com m Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, December 29,2002 LOCAL SPORTS THE WEEK AHEAD P&P BOYS BASKETBALL Michigan Kickoff Classic. 9 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GLIM Flushing Invitational, 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec, 29 FROM PAGE 0 Monday, Dec 30 W.L. Central Invitational, 9 a.m. Schoolcraft vs. Daytona Beach CC (Fla.) Trenton Tournament 5 JO S 7:30 p.m. Carlson Invitational. 9 a.m. at Seminole CC (Fia) Tourney, 4 p.m. On Friday, River Rouge Friday, Jan. 3 Saline Invitational, TBA. Monday, Dec. 30 defeated the Rockets 81-71. Churchill at W.L Western, 7 p.m. Central Michigan Tournament, TBA. Schoolcraft at Seminole CC (Fla.), 6 p.m. Glenn coach Joel Lloyd said franklin at Redford Union, 7 p.m. PREP GIRLS GYMNASTICS Saturday, Jan. 4 he wasn't happy about his team John Glenn at Stevenson. 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 Concordia at Madonna. 1 p.m. giving up 62 points in PRy WRESTLING Saiem Invitational, 9:40 a.m. Schoolcraft at Oakland CC, 1 p.m. Thursday's win, but appreciat- Satimfey(Jan4 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE ed the effort the team gave to Redford CC at Toledo St. John, 10 a,m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Monday, Dec 30 come back to get the victory. Fordson Invitational, 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec 29 Whalers vs. Kitchener (Compuware), 2 p.m. "I was proud of our senior South Lyon Invitational, 10 a,m. Schoolcraft Christmas Tourney, 1& 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 leadership," Lloyd said. "In that last time out, no one was hang- Ply. Christian Tourney, 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30 Whalers at Samia Sting, 7:30 p.m. I Madonna at Bluffton (Ohio) Tourney, TBA. Saturday, Jaa 4 ing their heads and everyone Wyandotte invitational, 10:30 a.m. was saying 'We're going to win PREP GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Tuesday, Dec. 31 Whalers vs. Guelph (Compuware). 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan, 5 this.' We got a miss on a one- Monday,tec. 3 9 Madonna at Bluffton (Ohio) Tourney. TBA. and-one, and were able to get Bedford Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 4 Whalers at London Knights. 2 p.m. off a good shot at the other UM-Dearborn invitational, 9 a.m. Concordia at Madonna, 3 p,m. Saturday,Jan.4 Schoolcraft at Oakland CC, 3 p.m. TBA-time to be announced. Although Glenn held a 48-42 lead entering the fourth quar- ter, it didn't take the Davison to pick up their assign- tion that comes with the job. Shamrocks long to claim the HOPE ments and their packages. Each "They are usually very grate- lead they last held in the early recipient got two boxes of food ful," said Loney. "They come to moments of the second quarter. FROM PAGE 0 and some other items, that the the door and are ecstatic to see A full-court trapping defense trying to break down some bar- players packed into their care. you. It gives you a very good took Glenn out of its offensive riers in Garden City. A lot of "Usually there are three or feeling and makes you think rhythm and allowed the kids don't get out in Detroit four kids to a car and they how lucky you are. I didn't Shamrocks to jump ahead 52- and there's a lot of misconcep- deliver to four, five or six hous- know about it before basket- 50 with six minutes left in the tions as to what people are like. es, depending on how many ball, but I'd still do it on my game. "More than anything, they're packages they can cram into own, now that I've done it." The game tightened defen- grateful for what they're get- their car," said Williamson. The good feeling works both sively on both ends from there ting. It does as much for the "They go out and distribute the ways. after both teams played a wide JIM JAGDFELD) OBSERVER kids as it does for those who packages and head back to the "The people are usually wait- open three quarters. CC coach receive the packages." warehouse and meet up later ing by the door for their pack- Rick Coratti said his team had a CC's Dan Waterstradt (45) lifts a shot over John's Glenn's Darnell Wilson dur- When he delivered packages and compare their adventures." ages mid they usually have a lit- tough time sustaining its high- ing Thursday night's game at River Rouge. on Dec. 15, it marked the third- Sometimes things go tle story to tell them or want est level of energy throughout straight year that guard Dave smoothly, other times they the kids to chat" said The Shamrocks jumped out Wilson led all players with 20 Loney had done this with his don't Williamson. "It's a very special "We seemed sluggish in some to a 26-20 lead after one quar- points in the game. He added team. "I dropped a box this time," thing to the seniors who get the points, especially in the second ter thanks to some accurate 3- 13 rebounds and two blocks as "The first time I did it, I was said Loney. "The whole family packages and our kids get quarter," he said. "We hadn't point shooting. Junior guard he helped Glenn to a huge edge really nervous," said the senior. was waiting at the door and I something special out of it too." practiced since Monday, and as David Herberholz capped off on the boards. Darnell Smith "I was going up to these houses was bringing a box up to the you saw, we're pretty young the frantic eight minutes of added 10 points, 12 rebounds where I didn't know the people. door and one of the handles Anyone wishing to donate time, with the kids we Have playing. play with a 25-foot bank shot and four assists for the winning But the nervousness ended broke and a bottle of juice money, food or more to Focus: HOPE But we did fight back in that that doubled CC's lead. team. after the first one. It got easier." spilled on the street. They can do so by calling (313) 494-5500 fourth quarter, just weren't After Herberholz drained CC was led by Cash's 19 The team heads down to the weren't mad." during regular business hours. to pull it out in the end." another three that gave the points, eight rebounds and four Focus: HOPE warehouse on E. 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Grosse lie, which game against Westland John the clock, said Tkylor. Zatkoff, Carlin and Cyrek the Mega Conference relays on 100 backstroke relay. The beat Dearborn Grestwood in Glenn. But in the end, they turned (1:33.14). Cyrek also was sec- Dec. 21 at Eastern Michigan Cougars were also third in the Friday's consolation game to Rivervlew 60, Redford Thurston the ball over and PCA scored to ond in the 100 butterfly (54.69) University. 400 freestyle relay with improve_to 4-2, got 15 points 47: It was a tale of two halves on take the lead. Welton, who hit and Cyrek, Jones, Zatkoff and "I Was shocked," said Garden Arsenault, Kastl, Eric from Ivan Mahanke and 12 Friday night, and a solid second 7-of~8 free throws in the game, Carlin were runners up in the City coach Julie Johnston. "I Thackaberry and Day. from Kevin Dombrowski. half, couldn't overcome a poor led the Eagles with 23 points — 400 freestyle relay (3:24.59). didn't expect us to medal in The Eagles took a win from Livonia Stevenson 72, Dearborn start by the Eagles in the first- 12 coming in the fourth quar- Dan Jones was fifth in both anything. Only five of the seven Greg McKeague, David Fordson 58: The shots were round loss at the TVenton ter. Pew had 15 points (nine in the 500 free (5:48.94) and the teams were here, but we did Benedict, Chance Buckman falling about as well as the Tournament. the fourth) and Ben Baloga had 50 free (24.02), while Chris well. The shocker was our 200 and Scott Montgomery in the Christmas Eve snow for the "We didn't play well in the 15, including three three-point- Banas was fifth in the 100 fly freestyle relay. It was three sec- 200 breaststroke relay Livonia Stevenson boys basket- first half," said Thurston coach ers in the third quarter. Dan (1:04.15) and sixth in the 200 onds faster than the other (2:29.75) and were second in ball team. Brian Bates. "We got behind 8- Carty added eight. free (2:04.89). relays in our division." the 400 freestyle relay with Thanks to a pair of 20-plus O and we weren't in the game Harvey Johnson and Jason "I'm happy with the results of The Cougars came in fifth in Chris Husk, McKeague, point quarters, the Spartans mentally. We stood around on Vaughn each scored 13 points all of the hard work in the first the Blue and Thurston fourth, Kitzman and Mahinske improved to 5-1 on the season offense and watched them to pace the Warriors. Mike month of the season," said with Woodhaven winning the (4:37-29). with a 72-58 win over the shoot the ball on defense. Vaughn chipped in with 10, Baker, "and it's gratifying to see meet. "last year we didn't go to this Dearborn Fordson Tractors "We were down 36-21 at half Bishop Borgess 73, Academy of our new kids make it bads and Tim Thackaberry, James meet and this year I'm glad we Friday night at Stevenson High and I challenged them to come Oak Park 51: Things went from swim in the finals or the conso- Adams, Josh Arsenault and did," said Thurston coach Ross School. Fordson falls to 3-2 out and play, to use their athlet- bad to worse to start the fourth lation heats in events they'd Paul Hermatz won the 200 free Bandy. "They stepped up and overall with the loss. ic ability. And we played much quarter for the Spartans. Not ; never swam before." relay in 1:56.00, while Nick really swam well." The Spartans jumped out to better." only did Borgess start the game Bennett, Hermatz, Eric [email protected] j (7343 953-2106 a 32-19 halftime lead, which Gene Carr led Thurston (1-4) with just seven players, but five grew to 40-19 early in the sec- with 14 points, while Chaz of them entered the fourth ond half. But a furious Fordson Bryant had 12 and Remy quarter with four fouls. defensive press made it a Cofield added seven. Brian "We went to a 2-3 zone, Best of best basketball tournament scheduled seven-point game midway T&ckett had 28 to lead packed it inside and they shot through the fourth quarter Riverview (4-0), terrible," said Borgess coach Best of the Best include team recognition for Tournament Qualifier event. before a guy named Hearns The Eagles play in the tour- Lloyd Praedel, whose team will hold a tournament Jan. 4-5 first and second place teams, The registration fee is $195 per delivered the knockout punch- ney's consolation game at 5:30 trailed 45-44 to start the fourth in Saginaw for boys and girls all-tournament team and tour- team. For more information, es. p.m. Monday. quarter. "We just came to life agers 9-14. Teams are guaran- ney MVP. The tournament is call 1-866-831-2002, or visit Stevenson junior guard Keith PCA 61, Westside Christian 51: in the fourth. We hit some free teed three games. Awards will also a Nike National www.midwestbestsports.com. Hearns swished a trio of 3- Clay Welton and Ben Pew took throws, hit some jumpers... we point buckets in the fourth command for Plymouth did a little bit of everything." quarter to help preserve the Christian Academy down the Steve Moore scored 11 of his win for his team. Hearns fin- stretch, combining for all 21 of game-high 32 points in the ished the game with 16 points. the Eagles' points in the period fourth quarter, while Duane Senior guard Brady Crosby as they outscored visiting Jacobs had 12 of his 20. T.R. led the Spartans with 26 points Detroit Westside Christian 21-7 Ellis finished with seven points in another excellent game. in the period. and seven rebounds, while ues Coach Bill Dyer said Crosby The win was PCA's first Jacobs added 12 boards and stepped up in the fourth quar- against two losses this season. DeAngelo Seale had 10. Rajuan ter with a number of big plays Westside is 2-3. Auld had 17 points to lead WAREHOUSE SALE! at both ends of the court. "We started boxing out bet- Academy (1-1). Borgess "Brady made some steals and ter," explained PCA coach Doug improved to 2-2. converted on some huge plays Taylor, "and we started Davison 80, Wayne 72: Curtis down the stretch," Dyer said. rebounding the ball better." McMahan scored 20 points and % % "They were pressing us hard, Once PCA got command of Derek Fracalossi added 19 as but we made a lot of free the boards, they took command the Cardinals (4-1) stopped the 50 -75 off throws in the fourth quarter." of the scoreboard. The game Zebras on Friday at the Motor I Antiques, Oil Stevenson converted 11 free was close at halftime, Westside City Classic at Cobo Arena. I Bring in this Paintings, Tapestries, throws in the fourth quarter leading 25-24. After three peri- John Raspberry paced Wayne alone helping to keep Fordson ods, PCA still trailed, 44-40. 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Wayne county. hair, in good shape, 5'5", non- CUTE AND CLASSY Young looking 55,6'1", 195 ibs, BOX 25970 engineer with MBA. Seeks GET IN TOUCH smoker, social drinker, very fun Single black female, mid 5Q's, attractive younger women with 31 yrold female, 5'7", 136 lbs, loving, vivacious, loves life. enjoys jogging, concerts and QUALITY GUY LET STAY 2GETHER... a weigh! proportionate, shapely Looking for someone to have Enjoys working out, boating, In the park. Seeking a ite male, 55,5'10", For ever. Single white maie, 45, figured. For loving relationship. some fun and adventures with. beaches, getaway weekends, i ever 50, with similar honest, faithful, trustworthy, medium build, successful busi- She should be 5'5" !o 5'1Q". 80X21120 concerts, Seeks whits male, 45 Interests. Oakland County. caring, ioving, up front, smoker, nessman, Enjoys candlelight Occupation not thai important. to 55. BOX 26684 social drinker. 6', 165 ibs, look- LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN dinners, flowers, plays, danc- Warmth, honesty, and loyalty is RECT ing for a whit© female, 35-50, 44 yrs old, 57", divorced, white LETS GET TOGETHER TIRED OF BAR SCENE ing, concerts, boating, travel, a must. Oakland County. BOX on the slim side, 100-140 lbs, female iikes dancing, camping, 33 yr old, black female, 5'6°, 54 yr old, white female, 5'9", getaway weekends. Seeks cooking, movies, music, medium build, non-smoker. shoulder length frosted hair, family oriented people person who has ihe same qualities as i singing. Seeks white male, 36 Enjoys cooking, movies, family. very honest Enjoys outdoors, with good sense of humor. do. Looking for a very serious NOW IS THE' to 45, 5'10" to 6'3", with some Seeks male, 36 to 45, family fishing, boating, movies, dining relationship, no head games. Single white male, mid 50's, of the same Interests. BOX oriented, medium build, non- out. Looking for a very honest Oakland County. BOX 26014 6'3", brown hair and eyes, non- 23733 male, 5*11" or taller, who wants ARE YOU COMPATIBLE? smoker, altruistic, many Inter- smoker, for fun and friendship. IS THIS YOUR NAME? a companion and possibly White professional male, 5'8", ests. Seeking while female, 38- FOREIGN BORN WOMAN Divorced white male, early 50s, something more serious. BOX fit, brawn hair, blue eyes, well 60. slim/medium build, who 46 yrs old, 5'5", 130 lbs, blonde dark hair, blue eyas, 6', looking SHARE LIFE WITH ME educated, no dependants. appreciates life and herself, for hair, hazel eyes, two grown up for Carol, Charlotte, Chris. 58 yr old lady, full figured, 5'5°, Enjoys music, movies, reading, friendship first and whatever children. Seeks honest, BUBBLY & CLASSY green eyes, red hair, good Debbie, Diana, Denise. Donna, that may lead to. Oakland 1 man, BOX 30880 family and friends, biking, jog- Intelligent, fit, So", brown eyed Joy, Karen, Kathy. Linda. Lori, looking. Enjoys dining out, ging. long walks. Seeks fit, County. BOX 35928 CONTACT ME A.S.A.P.l walking, movies, conversation. blonde, passionate about life Nancy, Pat, Sally, Sandy, and emotionally available, white EBONY SEEKS IVORY Attractive divorced white moth- Seeks mala, 53 to 70, to share and laughing, enjoys golf, bik- Sue, I'd like to meet you. Ages professional female, no Single black male, 8'2\ 230 er of three, professional, col- interests. BOX 26709 ing, theater, boating and great 38 to 54, Possible long term 40, dependents. For happy and lege degree, petite, 5'1", weight conversations, interested in Ibs, attractive, intelligent, col- I YOUR LADY relationship. West Sider. BOX proportionate, optimistic. 'M meeting tail, 50 to 58, financial- healthy relationship. BOX lege educated, easygoing, Enjoys exercise, good cenver- Attractive white divorced 45. ly/emotionally stable true gen- 14581 open minded, humorous. movles, concerts, tleman with similar interests. READY TO GAMBLE? READY TO SETTLE DOWN Seeks white or Hispanic brown/blue, enjoys walking, music, sports. Seeks profes- Oakland county BOX 27010 46 yrs old, attractive, healthy, 30 yr old male, 5'10". 145 ibs, female, 30+, with same attrib- swimming, movies, nuslc and SONGS FROM THE HEART sional divorced male, 45 to 55, single, white male seeks lady red hair, non-smoker. Enjoy utes, sure positive thinker, dining out. Seeks white male, Divorced white female, 47, no beard or mustache, sense like, single, white female. 40's movies, laughing, long walks in Wayne County, BOX 35952 of humor. BOX 30884 40-50, slim to medium build, 57", blonde/blue, vivacious, to 50's. BOX 14811 the park. Seeks white Christian YOUR SUMMER SURPRISE 5'6", non-smoker, occasional passionate, Christian church PRINCESS AWAITS YOU female, 20 to 35, slender build, ...Just might be a most enjoy- drinker, affectionate and sin- musician. Seeks white COULD U B THE ONE? Intriguing, attractive, divorced cere, for a meaningful relation- for long term relationship and able white male, 40's, good - Christian male, non-smoker, 35 yrs old, fit male, blonde hair, white female, 5'5 , 125 lbs, possible marriage. BOX 26665 looks, educaied and energetic. ship in Garden City. BOX 5'10" or taller, who is intelligent, hazel eyes, blonde/brown hair, blue eyes, attractive, never Seeks an attractive, friendly, articulate, romantic, and hones! YOU WONT BE SORRY outgoing, fun loving. Enjoys married, no children, financially lady to share It with. Oakland with a passion for life. Oakland Single black Christian maie, candlelight dinners, movies, COUNTRY GiRL secure, home-owner, charm- County! BOX 35971 County. BOX 27014 5'5", 155 Ibs, handsome, out- dancing, romance. Seeks her Divorced white lady, non-smok- ing, affectionate, trustworthy going. Loves bowling, sports, knight in shining armor, 50 or er, non-drinker likes horseback and hones!. Likes travel, ATTRACTIVE BRUNETTE jazz clubs. Looking for a spe- older, honest, sincere, to share riding, has own horses. Enjoy Outgoing, petite, and live in sports, concerts, animals. i-m-829-(ir)9 cial single female, any race, 26 vary spedal moments with. camping, walking, boating, flea Plymouth, Looking for an Seeks open minded, slim, fash- to 38, who has a great sense of BOX 30927 markets, old cars, movies. attractive, non-smoking, single ionable. single white femaie, 25 Seeks gentleman 57 to 65 with humor, very outgoing, college TIRED OF GAMES white male, 48 to 58. who is to 40, for friendship firs!, possi- similar interest. Monroe educated, professional, non- Attractive, divorced trustworthy, emotionaily/finan- bly more later. BOX 14834 County, BOX 27030 smoker. Christian. BOX 26839 female, 51, 5'4", long daily secure, with no depend- ALL AMERICAN GUY DON'T HESITATE™ THAT 1 SPECIAL GAL ENDLESS LOVE hair, smoker, Seeking gentle- FIRST TIME AD ents. Someone with a jest for FULL FIGURED LADY'S ...Give me a call! 18 yr old. 5'2", 32 yr old, single white male 40 yr old, 67", tall, darts, 245 man, 45 to 65. with a sense of Educated, well traveled, loving life. Wayne County BOX 27026 Single white female, 40, 5'5", Divorced, white male. 43, 5'9". PUCE YOUR AD,,. 125 lbs, looking for a single girt who likes to do many things. Ibs, well build, Latino, young, humor for dinner jhome professional single female, non-smoker, brown hair, medi- 165 ibs, blondish brown hair, IN THIS CATEGORY LOVELY BUT LONELY to have fun with. BOX 26884 Seeks that special someone. good looking, employed, easy cooked), movies, quality time 5'2", medium build, non-smok- um to husky, loving, caring, green eyes, down to earth. You can find ihe type of person and Tall, slender, attractive, roman- BOX 21239 going. Enjoys music, movies and fun relationship. Oakland likes a variety of activities, MAKE IT REALITY... relationship you're looking for by er. Enjoys conversation, music, tic. fun lady seeks honest, and working out. Looking for Seeking a single or divorced, County. BOX 36013 sports. Seeking a husky, hon- ...Call as soon as possible! STRING OF MY HEART placing yaur FREE ad today. Call 1- travel, quia! times, and theater. ioyai, romantic, flexible gentle- friendship leading to long ierm white female. 38 io 45, who is est, white guy, 36-46, serious Attractive, healthy white male, 50 yrs old, 5'4", 135 ibs, single 888-829-6359,24 hrs.'day. ARE YOU... Seeking refined gentleman, 60- man, that's 55 plus, over 5'10*. relallonship with a special lady, down to earth and enjoys Ihe Looking for someone special, 70, for friendship first, Oakland and fun to be with. Let's start as long-term 56, considerate and pleasant to white maie with mustache from simple things in life. For a pos- be with, Seeking white female," BOX 14910 who is sincere, honest, and fun county, BOX 35999 friends first. Oakland County Maeombe County. BOX; Wayne County. Likes golf, sible relationship. Wayne coun- loving, could be ma. I am a BOX 27034 50 to 70, for friendship and bowling, barbecues, music, BEING UP FRONT UNIQUE VEGETARIAN CLASSY COSMO CUTIS ty BOX 27006 divorced white female, 54, non- companionship. I enjoy movies, dancing, craft shows and more. s! stuff, single white smoker, who likes to do almost Pretty, 40's, 5T. 119lbs, spirit- A BE LIVER AGAIN Creativity and chemistry a art, antiques, some travel. BOX Seeks female wilh similar inter- ONE SPECIAL SOMEONE ed, happy and degreed, loves 40s, enjoys fun times, everything. West Side area. 44 yr old female, blue eyes, must. Whits female, compas- ests. BOX 26841 20 yrs old blonde male looking yoga, living, food preparation, laughter, romantic evenings. seniors Let's talk! Wayne County BOX dark brown hair, 5T, medium sionate, curvy, looking for for !hat one special someone, culinary arts grad, In search of PLESANT PERSONALITY JUST A CALL AWAY Seeks a reasonably attractive build, average looks, non- someone to have fun with white BOX 30874 a great connection, open heart- Single whits male, 42, 6'2", Intelligent, witty, hard working, and energetic, lipstick wearing smoker or drinker, enjoys coun- professional. 46 to 56, non- DONT MISS OUT! ed communicator who Is loving, good looking, fit, average build, professional, romantic sweetheart. BOX LOOKING FOR A MATCH try music, video games, smoker, no drugs, love ani- 45 yr old female, 57", medium self aware, healthy, love of blond hair, bluish dependable, heallhy 60 yr old male, 5'9", 170 ibs, movies, walks, darts. Looking mals. water, boating, exercise, Call 1-900-226-9960 build, brown eyes and hair, dance music and this beautiful for a friend to spoil and he can Enjoys outdoors, white male, 5'6", athletic build, brown hair and eyes. Likes old spiritual, Oakland LETS HAVE FUN... lives in Troy area, enjoys shar- world are a plus. Oakland boating, sports and mare. blonde hair, blue eye, no $2.19 per minute, spoil me, bring me bad< to lite. Nice looking, considerate, sin- movies, country rides, cud- ing activities with the right per- County, BOX 36076 Searching for a single femaie, dependents, great sense of $2.19 per call connect fee BOX 30937 gle white male, in my 40's. dling. gardening. 50s/60s son. Give me a call and I'd be ATTRACTIVE WOMAN 30 to 45, slim to medium build, humor. Seeks outgoing, attrac- Seeks a single lady, in her 40's music, cooking and more. glad to get back to youl BOX LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH TIRED OF FLYING SOLO Soft spoken, non-smoker, white good looking. BOX 14994 tive, thin, happy, healthy, pro- SO MUCH TO OFFER or 50's. for dancing, dining and Seeks pelite to medium build 23444 Single, black sophisticated, Attractive Catholic widow, 5'7*. fessional female. 30X 14756 Sassy single white gentleman, female, 5'11", size 11, wishes I NEED LOVE social events. BOX 20569 lady with similar interests. BOX mature femaie, medium height, 170 lbs, likes up North, hunting, 56, good looking, healthy, to meet a white male. 6'2", or Single male. 5'10". 175 ibs, TOTAL PACKAGE slender build, enjoys dining fishing, travel, family, card LET'S HAVE SOME FUN many interests Io share. taller, 49 or older, no games, no dark hair, hazel eyes. Enjoys 6', 197 ibs. professional black out. flea markets, movies and games. Seeks sincere and Hispanic maie. medium build, GETTING TO KNOW YOU Looking for a lively single white cor heavy drinkers, no drugs, sports, outdoors and more. entrepreneur, intelligent, bald, honest male, 65 to 75, drug iikes lo have fun. Seeks femaie more, Seeks male with similar heigh!/ weight proportionate. Searching for a sincere female, 26 yr old male. 195 lbs, 5'11", female, 46 to 59. BOX 20857 alcohol and smoke free, for well groomed, educated. interests, race not important, BOX 21242 for dating. BOX 20672 goatee, shaved head, business more noticeable and gusr- commitment leading to mar- Wayne County BOX 36053 Enjoys working out, fishing, WE MIGHT CLICK Wayne County BOX 36126 owner, Down River area. thal H appears in Ito riage. BOX 30941 SEEKS BETTER HALF R U UNDER 59 travel, sailing, movies, dining ISN'T IT TIME WE MET A!!rac!ive white maie. 56, SMART FUNNY HUGGA8LE Down to earth single attractive Single male, 5'8", 175 Ibs. out, plays. Seeks mature Articulate, cultured, nice look- for an attractive enjoys movies, antiques and 40 yrold divorced • GEM SEEKS TREASURER Asian female, 40. no depend- auburn hair and blue eyes, woman who enjoys being ing, unique black male, 50. telllgeni. funny, loyal, romantic evenings. 1 you'll 57", with 2 children, Divorced, white professional ents. Seeks attractive white non-smoker, financially stable, spoiled and pampered. BOX 57", 150 ibs. Wishes to meet a who likes !o have fun, for good white female. 56 and up, for movies, walks, zoos, i female. 5'5", 125 lbs. mala 5'10" plus, health con- enjoys camping, long walks, 30940 sincere, attractive, affectionate, times. Nothing serious at first, friendship, companionship and conversation, Seekirg an edu- brown/black hair and eyes, scious, has a positive outlook games, quie! times at home white or foreign born femaie. relationship, BOX 21199 Bvor before. Yo MUSCULAR & ATHLETIC cated, down to earth, non- dimples, former model, looks on life, is ambitious and suc- and more. Looking for a female for a long term, mutually com- 40's and stable. Seeking a Single white male, 44,6'2". 215 YOU AND I smoking white male 40-49, cessful yet unpretentious for with similar interests, for possi- mitted relationship. BOX 21089 at least four weeks la divorced, white male, 59 to 65, Ibs, brown blue, clean cut. This sweetheart is a sociable who is family oriented, enjoys friends leading to long term ble relationship. BOX 10700 HOPELESS ROMANTIC Personals. This attractive, 6', stable and a good degree, never married, no single white male. 40. well The PuWthar assumes no liability laughing, hugging and open relationship. Oakland County service la only sense of humor. BOX 31913 LUCKY IN LOVE dependents, outgoing person- Late 40's, 6'4", male with mus- groomed, physically fit, has communication. Western BOX 36057 for the conienl of, or replies to, can bo charged to yoar ACTIVE SENIORS ONLY 41 yrs old, 6'2", 210 Ibs male, ally, enjoys outdoors, working tache. Likes fireplaces, many interests ye! open io any advertisement or voice greet- VISA or mastercard. Place Wayne county BOX 36123 Well traveled, educated, loving, smoker, non-drinker, likes out, new activities. Seeks Harleys, dancing, social drinker yours. Seeks friendly femaie your ad with our automat- TOUCH OF CLASS ing. Such liability rests exclusively A TOUCH OF CLASS white, professional female. movies, dining out, travel. friendly single -'emale, age and smoker. Seeks single, friend and possible lover. BOX ed service when you Attractive, tall, mature, lady, For sale, attractive, classy, out- white female, 35 to 50. who wish tie odvartissr or respondent. record your greeUog you'll Seeking a sophisticated. Seeks slim female over 5'5". location open, Wayne County 30914 hear iastructhms on how to height/weight proportionate, Christian man. 62 to 72, who going, divorced white female, BOX 21163 BOX 27018 likes to have fun. BOX 21175 The advertises and respondent non-smoker, social drinker, 5'5", 130 lbs. dark hair, pretty hold your ad and guarantee can also be down-to-earth. LIFE HAS JUST BEGUN! ngres to Indemnify and ng!d this eyes. Seeks top notch, tall, H appears for at least four enjoys music, concerts, fine Interests are classical music, 57 yr old divorced male, 57", publication and Advanced weeks. Don't wall dining, dancing, conversation. white male, 50 plus, to share art appreciation, world events 175 Ibs, fit, retired, silver hair Telecom Services, its employees Seeks similar qualities in a and travel. Comfortable one- fun, and special moments and mustache, financially and agents harmless from all male, for friendship, compan- on-one and In social situations. together. Your cos! one phone secure. Loves golf, movies, costs, expenses, liabilities and ionship and possibly more. Oakland County. BOX 35911 call. Oakland County BOX biking, travel, the beach, dining damages resulting from or cauwd 3~88B-829-8359 BOX 36146 36059 out. Seeks female, not too Persona erti by (his publication or recording much baggage, thin to medium f HAVE ELAN build, non-smoker, BOX 26857 placed By the advertiser or any Eclectic, attractive, slender, We'll Call you! reply to ssme. ATS reserves the romantic, quality lady, enjoys END MY SEARCH right to edit or reject any od, The make your own witf most music, dancing, golf, ten- Live near 1-94 In Telegraph, 63 We now call you when someone leaves a message for your ad. nis, boating, sports and theater. yrs old, 5'9", 170 Ibs, youthful, advertisers and respondents Seeks special, non-smoking, light hearted, gentle. Enjoys You will also hear FREE SAMPLES of greetings from other agree thai thoy are ai least 18 gentleman, over 59, and 5'10" camping, walking, flea markets, years old, Advertiser voice greet- plus, (hat is honest, loyal and movies, quiet nights ai home, advertisers who match your dating profile - when we call! inps wilt be rejected if they contain looking for permanent relation- fun. Oakland county. BOX last names, phone numbers, any ship with a slim to semi-slim You will be able to listen to your messages, matches and 36061 addresses, e-mail addresses or Online lady. BOX 10478 SEEKING RELATIONSHIP respond to them with PSfSOnSflOftl explicit sexual language. You TIRED OF BEING ALONE Attractive, slender, tall lady of should screen your responses Widowed and lonesome male, Personals 55, warm hearted, cerebral, It's easy and convenient! Don't wait another minute! carefully. First meetings should be 5'9", 168 Ibs, social drinker, somewhat a quiet home body, smoker, healthy, gentle and These alert features are only available by placing your held In a public place. The use of a smoker. Seeking a gentle- giving. Enjoys camping, fishing, cordless of cellular phones is dis- '°-destiny man, 55 to 69, intelligent, tall, travel, walking, games and FREE ad now-let us CALL YOU! couraged. Customer Service is polite. truthful, a smoker, who quiet times at home. Seeks available by dialing toll free 1-883- enjoys dining and conversa- well put together female, under 258-4449, Mon-Fri, 9:00-5:30 tion. Oakland County. BOX 60, with a nice personality. hilIk lironia.u'ebfrieiulsxoHi 1-888-829-6359 EDT. 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Volunteers are asked to pro- vide two hours per week of service. Call (248) 743-9405. • The American Red Cross have volunteer opportunities in all areas. For information, log onto https'7/www.semred- cross.org/vol/voIunteer.html. For general information about the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, visit www.semredcross.org. m Providence Hospital needs volunteers 18 and older for its Providence Southfield, Novi, Livonia and Farmington Hill location. Help is needed in clerical, informa- tion desks, nursing units, emergency departments, medical practices, oncology departments, healing arts, pastoral care, gift shop, med- ical library, etc. A variety of days and times available. Call (248)849-8806. • Beaumont honor Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak is among the nation's 100 top hospitals for high-quality Shirley Piekarski of Livonia helps daughter Morgan, 9, with homework. Mother and daughter both participate In Shapedown, a weight loss program for children, teens and their families. care and efficiency of opera- tions. The ranking is by health care information specialize Solucient (formerly HCIA- Program helps children and teens control weight Sachs Institute) of Evanston, III, and is the result of its 100 Top Hospitals: Benchmarks BY RENEE SKOSIUND (BMI) of 30 or greater, compared the School of Medicine, University of energize your bottle." for Success study. STAFF WRITER with 23 percent in 1994, according to California, San Francisco, addresses In some families, courtesy of indis- The annual survey names data collected by the National Center the issues of low self-esteem, lack of criminate genes, one child maybe hospitals that serve as per- There are many contributing fac- for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of confidence and society's pressures in a slim and one heavy. Parents may think formance benchmarks for tors to obesity, said Beth Darnell, pro- the Health and Human Services' series of 10 weekly, twb-hour classes. that the heavy child has to eat differ- health care. In addition, gram coordinator for Shapedown, a Centers for Disease Control and It stresses family participation, ently. "But we say, 'no.' No one need a Beaumont was recognized as national weight management pro- Prevention (CDC). healthy food choices, exercise and high fat diet and no one needs a high one the "Best of the Top 100 gram for children and their families (BMI is a single number that evalu- acceptance of a genetically pro- sugar diet," Darnell said. Benchmark Hospitals" because offered by the St. Joseph Mercy ates an individual's weight status in grammed body weight It de-stresses it has been recognized by Health System. relation to height. BMI is generally dieting. A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Solucient four or more times in "Shapedown deals with it on three used as the first indicator in assessing Regarding diets, Shapedown litera- the last nine years. levels - emotional, physical and nutri- body fat and has been the most com- ture states: "Diets typically cause chil- Previous to her tonsillectomy at age Solucient reports ttiafthe tional," she stressed. mon method of tracking weight prob- dren to feel deprived and as a conse- 5, Morgan Piekarski, 9, of Livonia had 100 Top Hospitals provide Thank goodness for programs like lems and obesity among adults.) quence to overeat. Shapedown sup- no weight problems. more successful outcomes, Shapedown, especially in a society Most often, weight problems begin ports a gradual adoption of a moder- "One year later we noticed a weight helping patients survive life- that promotes an almost anorexic in childhood, a time when self-esteem ate and healthy food intake that pro- increase. We were in awe as to why threatening illness 10 per- body image as the ideal while obesity and self-image are being formed. vides essential nutrients and leads to this was happening," said Morgan's cent more often than their among adults, adolescents and chil- According to NCHS, among children weight loss." mother Shirley Piekarski. peers, despite treating more dren has increased dramatically in and teens ages 6-19, 15 percent ITiere are two components to A University of Michigan endocri- and sicker patients. In addi- this country, especially in the late (almost 9 million) are overweight, Shapedown, which employs a team of nologist told Piekarski that weight tion, if all acute hospitals 1990s. triple the proportion in 1980. health professionals - a nutritionist, gain in children after a tonsillectomy were to operate like the 100 "We try to stay away from the word "The problem keeps getting worse" social worker and exercise physiolo- was not uncommon because children Top Hospitals, close to obese," Darnell said. "It's very impor- said Tommy G. Thomspon, secretary gist - to co-lead each class: group can swallow better. Morgan's weight 57,000 more patients could tant we are not labeling. They (pro- of Health and Human Services. interaction and education. Parents' gain continued. survive each year and nearly gram participants) need to know "We've seen virtually a doubling in the participation in integral to both, said "She started growing leaps and S9.5 billion in annual expens- everyone has issues, but theirs is number of obese persons over the past Darnell. "It's just the attention the bounds in third grade," Piekarski said. es could be saved, according weight." two decades, and this has profound child gets by having a parent there ... "I kind of let third grade go by, but to Solucient. Nationally, weight has become an health implications. Obesity increases Parents are role models for exercise now that's she's more mature and her issue. Nearly one-third of all a personal risk for a number of seri- and planning meals." friends are more mature, weight is an • Holistic health American adults are now classified as ous conditions, including diabetes, Darnell tells parents to put exercise issue." BOOST Camp, offered obese, as shown in data from the heart disease, stroke, high blood pres- on the calendar and keep healthy Shirley and Morgan signed up for through the Providence 1999-2000 National Health and sure, and some types of cancer," snacks in the refrigerator. "And eating Shapedown, offered locally at SJM Center for the Healing Arts, Nutrition Examination Survey. three meals a day is important, espe- Health Center on Canton Center is a daylong course designed Thirty-one percent of adults 20 years SHAPEDOWN cially breakfast. Your body gets so Road in Canton. to provide valuable tools and of age and over - nearly 59 million much of its energy from breakfast. information for anyone inter- people - have a body mass index Shapedown, developed in 1979 at After you sleep all night, you need to PLEASE SEE WEIGHT, C9 ested in exploring holistic health. Learn how massage, Reiki, Yoga, artjournaling, exercise, ceramics, nutrition, spirituality, music, and more can keep you on the road of wellness. What is optimum hormone replacement? BOOST Camp is held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. The camp ew women in the United diovascular of liver substances. In those administration of a progestin is rotates between two loca- States are on an optimal events. In addi- House instances where symptoms per- almost always indicated to pre- tions: Fhormone replacement regi- tion, levels of sist, an implant of an estradiol vent the development of abnor- • S Providence Hospital men. It is always sub-optimal to Sex Hormone pellet is almost always effective. mal changes of the uterine lin- and Medical Centers-Park, be on oral estrogen. Binding In women who have had their ing associated with unopposed 47601 Grand River Ave., Novi Orally administered estrogen is Globulin calR ovaries removed or are deficient estrogen stimulation. • Providence Hospital transported to the liver, and dur- (SHGB) are ele- in androgen production, testos- Natural progesterone is the and Medical Centers-PMB, ing its metabolism induces die A vated, which has terone can be safely adminis- hormone of choice, but as it tered non-orally and will is relatively w£ak in its activi- 16001W. Nine Mile, Southfield liver to produce undesirable eleva- Dr. Jerry the effect of active form of estrogen secreted The camp is fun and edu- tions of a number of substances. by the ovary. It is delivered enhance libido, sexual response, ty an alternate form of prog- Nosanchuck cational. The cost is $35 per Oral estrogen raises the level of libido, sexual intact into the bloodstream by preservation of lean body mass esterone is oftj'en necessary. » person and includes lunch triglycerides and C-reactive pro- response and the use of a transdermal patch, and sense of well being. The progesterpne can be and materials. Scholarships tein (CRP), as well as increasing energy levels. gel or subcutaneous implant. administered jorally, vaginally, are available. Registration is insulin resistance. All of these Optimum estrogen replace- In contrast to oral hormone PROGESTERONE or in some instances by trans- required. Call (248) 465-4300 alterations are known to be associ- ment is always non-oral and uti- replacement, these methods do lor (248) 849-3321. ated with an increased risk of car- lizes estradiol, the biologically not cause unwanted elevations When the uterus is present, PLEASE SEE HRT, C9 c? www.observerandeccentric.com MEDICAL DATEBOOK Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, December 29, i C9 ONGOING Overeaters Anonymous Northwestern, Farmington Hills. Call infant through miscarriage, stillbirth www.mihometown.com/oe/CFSFibromy minerals and healthy food choices. Self-Kelp groups . Support group for overeaters meets 7 (248) 258-1973. Family members invited. or newborn death meet 7 p.m. the algia. The group meets the second Learn about the physical and emotion- Anyone seeking information on a vari- p.m. every Friday at Providence Park- third Monday of the month at Thursday of each month. al origins of depression, "Beat the ety of self-help groups may call the Novi, 47601 Grand River Avenue, Novi. Gambling Providence Hospital-Southfieid, 16001 Blues" is offered 6:30-9:45 p.m. Michigan Self-Help Clearing House at Helpline: (313) 438-HELP or (248) 474- The Gamblers Anonymous Support W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield. Call (248) Reflexology Tuesdays, Jan: 14 and Jan. 21, at Center (877)777-5556. 9456. . Groups meets 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at 849-5342. The Tree House for Earth's Children. for Lifelong Learning, Henry Ford St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five 22906 Mooney Street, Farmington, will Community College, 22586 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. Cost is $44. Grief support Alcoholics Anonymous Mile Road, Livonia, in Classroom 4. Call Stroke offer "The Joy of Reflexology," a work- Call (313) 317-1500. Angela Hospice offers ongoing grief Everyone is welcome to Providence (734) 655-2944 or (800) 494-0277. The St. John Health System-Providence shop and live food buffet 1-7 p.m. ». support groups every second and • Hospital-sponsored AA meetings held: Group is open to anyone with a gam- - offers a Stroke Support Group 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Continuing Education fourth Tuesday of the month at the noon every Tuesday and Thursday at bling dependency. the first Thursday of the month at Units available for massage therapists Breastfeeding center, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia. Providence Medical Office Center-Novi, Providence Park-Novi, 47601 Grand and nurses. Call (248) 473-0624. Certified lactation consultants at St. The next meetings is 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. 39500 W. 10 Mile Road (at Haggerty), Cancer River Ave., Novi. Call (248) 465-4190. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia, explain Dec. 10. Call (734) 464-7810. Novi. Call (248) 348-9362; noon every Join "Focus on Living," a cancer sup- Headache tele-seminar the benefits of breast milk, getting a Wednesday at Mission Health Medical port group offered 7-8:30 p.m. the first JANUARY Dr. Thomas Czarnecki of Redford good start in the hospital and how to Bipolar Center-Livonia, 37595 Seven Mile Road, Wednesday of each month at St. Mary Chiropractic Center will offer continue breastfeeding at come. The MDDA-Bipolar Support Group Livonia. Call (734) 953-1188: and 8:30 Mercy Hospital,"Livonia. The group is Smoking "Reclaiming Your Life From Offered 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in meets 3-5 p.m. the second and fourth p.m. every Wednesday at Providence designed to help cancer patients and Attend Dr. Arthur Weaver's "Stop Headaches!", a tele-seminar, 7 p.m. Classroom 1. Call (734) 655-1100 or Thursday at Beaumont Hospital, Hospital, 16001W. Nine Mile Road, families come together to help each Smoking Program," sponsored by the Tuesday, Jan. 14. Listen from the priva- (800)494-1615. Administration Bidg., 3601W. 13 Mile Southfield. Call (248)333-4911. other in living with a cancer diagnosis City of Livonia, will be held 7:30 p.m. to cy of your own home. Call (313) 407- Road, Royal Oak. Call Kathie at (248) and treatment. Co-sponsored by the 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2; Monday-Friday, 5611 for phone number and access Neurapathy 544-1097. Thyroid cancer American Cancer Society. Call (734) Jan. 6-10: and Monday, Jan. 13, at the code. Limited to 25 listeners. Beaumont Hospital's Sharing S Caring Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, 655-8940 or (800) 494-1650. Civic Center Library Auditorium, 32777 program offers Neurapathy Divorce support Inc. support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. ' Five Mile Road, off Farmington Road. Dementia Complications and Cancer Treatment The Women's Resource Center at the fourth Tuesday of each month at Tremor Disorder Support No cost: donations accepted. Call (734) Certified activities consultant Amira 7-9 p.m. (light supper at 6 p.m.) Schoolcraft College will offer a the Plymouth Public Library, 223 S. Shari Finsilver of Orchard Lake leads a 466-2590. Tame will share fun-filled activities Thursday, Jan. 16 in the 1st Floor. "Divorce Support Group" 7-9 p.m. the Main Street downtown Plymouth, in local support group for those who suf- that can ease the distress of persons Conference Room, Beaumont Cancer second and fourth Tuesday of each the Gold Room. For more information fer from Essential Tremor, a debilitat- Overeaters with dementia and their caregivers. Center, 3577 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak. month. Call the WRC at (734) 462-4443. about the ThyCa SE Michigan Support ing and incurable movement disorder. Overeaters Anonymous Support Learn strategies for overcoming anger, Group, call Mary Rose at (734) 397-2801 The group meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the Group meets 7 p.m. every Friday at anxiety and resistance. Class offered Bereavement or e-mail: [email protected]. For more second Thursday of the month at Providence Park-Novi, 47601 Grand 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 16 and FEBRUARY "Together to Share," a grief support information on thyroid cancer and our Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road Rive Ave., Novi. Next meeting: Friday, 23 at Center for Lifelong Learning, group, meets 10 a.m. the first Monday other free support services, visit in West Bloomfield. Contact Finsilver at Jan. 3. Call (313) 438-HELP or (248) Henry Ford Community College, 22586 Infant Care of each month at American House on www.thyca.org or call toll free (877) (248) 683-4138 or 474-9456. Ann Arbor Trail (at Warren), Dearborn St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Middlebelt Road in Livonia. The group 588-7904. [email protected] or visit Heights. Cost is $54, including book Mile Road, Livonia, offers an "Infant meets 3 p.m. the third Thursday of ihe www.tremorsupport.com. To learn Fibromyalgia Healing the Wounds of Alzheimer's. Care Class" 6:30-9:30 p.m. month at Dorvin Nursing Center on - Headaches more about the international Tremor The Livonia CFS/Fibromyalgia Support Call (313) 317-1500. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Classroom 1. Middlebelt Road in Livonia. Both Suffer from constant headaches? Join Foundation, visit www.essential- Group meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Learn about feeding, bathing, groups are facilitated by a bereave-.. the Headache foundation Support . tremor.org or call (888) 387-3667. the Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Winter blues sleeping, infant safety, immuniza- ment coordinator from Heartland ' Group, which meets 7 p.m. the first Five Mile Road. Or. Luis Torregrosa, a Biochemist Sandy Baumann discusses tions, signs of illness and caring for Hospice in Southfield. Call (800)770- Wednesday of the month at Providence Parents Supporting Parents rheumatologist, will be the guest ways to fight the winter blues using the sick infant: Call (734) 655-1100 Northwestern Medical Center, 30055 Parents coping with the loss of an speaker. Call (248) 346-3164 or visit bright lighting, fish oil, herbs, vitamins. or (800) 494-1615, And Piekarski no longer has an open IMPORTANT QUESTIONS effects ofhormone deficiency on my pantry, health, longevity andquality of life. WDIHI "You can't just take. You have to ask. HIT Hormone replacement with If you are on an orally adminis- FROM PAGE C8 This gives the child some time to think FROM PAGE C8 Prempro appears to have a less . tered estrogen consider switching to if they're really hungry," she said. favorable risk-benefit profile than a non-oral preparation containing "It has been an enlightening program. A safe weight loss, one that can be dermal patch, or intrauterine other replacement preparations, estradiol. If a man in the United It's not a quick fix diet for kids. It's a les- maintained, is no more than a pound a device. particularly those that are non-oral States was determined to be hor- son in life, to love yourself no matter week, Darnell said, "We don't want to It is most physiologic to use the and those where a progestin compo- monally deficient, he would almost how much you weigh.. As parents we set unrealistic expectation that you're progesterone for 12 days every four nent is not used continuously. This is certainly and without trepidation be may tell our kids that...At Shapedown going to lose 50 pounds (through to eight weeks depending on indi- "old news" and has been recognized offered hormone replacement. > they (the parents and children) let their Shapedown) because that's not healthy." vidual response. However, some by menopausal experts since the lat- Whether you choose to be a user or hair down a bit more. There's a level of The equation is simple - eat less and women find that the "withdrawal ter part of the 1990s. non-user of hormone replacement this comfort, but everyone has a story," exercise more - but the implementation bleeding" associated with proges- If your doctor has suggested that you decision is yours and cannot be dictat- Piekarski said. is complicated, she stressed. terone given at intervals is unaccept- discontinue hormone replacement ed by your physician. Remember: "A Morgan now swims and walks regu- However, Shirley and Morgan Piekarski able. In those instances, the use of a because of the Heart and woman in die autumn of her life is larly, and Piekarski makes sure her are up to the weight loss challenge. combined estrogen-progestin patch, Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study entitled to an Indian summer rather daughter doesn't spend much time in "Shapedown has given us the mental although not as physiologic, can be Follow Up (HERS II) and The than a winter of discontent." front of the TV and that the entire fami- edge to address it, deal with it and over- useful. It is also important to note Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study ly makes healthy food choices. But come it." that some women are intolerant to (both published in the Journal ofthe This is the last article in a three-part series Piekarski avoids extreme measures. progesterone, experiencing PMS- American Medical Association in July), on HRT and menopause by Dr, Jerry ; "I'm not going to deprive my daughter For information on Shapedown's next class, like symptoms. Altering the type of ask die following two questions: Have Nosanchuck, a physician who specializes in of life. If Friday night is pizza night, which will began in January, contact Saint progesterone, dose or method of you read either of the studies and why the care and treatment of menopausal. we'll still havepizzar but it won't be with Joseph Merch Health Stop at the Briarwood.Mail administration can reduce this prob- any recommendations would apply to women. His practice is located in pepperoni." at (734) 827-37777. lem. Me? What are the short- and long-term Farms. 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TSTO nl'% (8(6 12(5) 15 ji The most common sicie c?ffe (11) Talk to your doctor about Miens asm Grsu 212 Once-daily 1S6 331 (11 12t 15] Wwht Ga TWfty-touf . . . 11* (27/2U) of th# fatients treated w>m mtgrauo! acataie sxpsrsnced miaM win ol lOS or more, few} treated with ARIMIDEX 1 mg, 13% (33.-262) «p«!«nced wight gaSn of 5^ of more and A mm enummi wighl gain of m v mm. On average, this 513 tOS «<»M gain rsprmaMid Detwwn 6 and 12 pounds. No pi'*.i!s rect'.-ng ARIMIOEX or mejwirol aatw dscoo- tinueatfeatimnt dis to drug-'ettJM w*gM gain. Vjgiroi las Bsen rwortsd infrsqusntV, maWy In paaenta during ll» first few Arimidex i racetving Ita HMks after dunging Iram eJistmg hormonal Warapy to lr»s!ran! wSh AfllMlOEX. If Weefli'Tj persnts. further evaluation C lavs had mora than sbody^jtep. considafid. During cintal trials and pounariatmg exptriencs ioirt psisAiiflnssi hat oe«n itporad in association wth N«^"yS.iiy*wy poFoeoaoa@s99 www.obseryerandeccentric.com CN Observer S Eccentric j Sunday, December 29,2002 Resolve to stay alive 'Not only is it important to get smokers to quit for their own smoking the harder it is for WHEN SMOKERS QUIT ' one fourth of Michigan them to quit later in life." adults are still smoking. The The American Cancer Society, health, but it's also beneficial to the health of nonsmokers/ American Heart Association _ Within 20 minutes of smoking that last cigarette, the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and . and American Lung Association body begins a series of changes that continue for years, American Lung association are Dr. Shukri David remain committed in their joining forces this holiday season chief of cardiology, Providence Hospital efforts to see Michigan move 20 minutes: urging all smokers to make a ahead, with comprehensive • Blood pressure drops to normal rate New Years resolution to quit often times of the loved ones "We know that 70 percent of tobacco prevention and cessa- left behind," said Dr. Shukri tion programs. "We look for- • Pulse drops to normal rate The good news is that quit- ting smoking improves health at David, chief of cardiology at said Jim Moore, director of pro- ward to working with newly • Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal any age. The risk of heart attack Providence Hospital and presi- grams and governmental affairs, elected state lawmakers in 2003 drops by one-half after a year of dent of the Metro Detroit American Lung Association of to make Michigan a leader in Eight hours: , staying smoke free. After five to Board of the American Heart Michigan. "Smoking is an addic- the war on tobacco," said Judy Steward, tobacco policy manag- • Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal 10 years of not smoking, the risk Association. "Not only is it tion and is extremely difficult to oflung cancer drops dramati- important to get smokers to overcome. What we always tell er, American Cancer Society, • Oxygen level in blood increases to normal cally. People who quit feel better quit for their own health, but people who want to stop is never Great Lakes Division. immediately and pride them- it's also beneficial to the health quit quitting. It may take three or 24 hours: selves on regaining control of of nonsmokers exposed to sec- more attempts at quitting before a A number of free quit smoking pro-, ondhand smoke. Constant smoker overcomes the addiction." grams are availabfe.Fora complete • Chance,of heart attack decreases their health. "Each day we see the ravages exposure to secondhand smoke Moore stressed: "We need to listing of smoking cessation help visit of smoking and the toll it takes increases the risk of heart dis- convey the message to teens as www.cancerorg, ww.w.american < 48 hours: not onlv on the individual but ease, cancer and lung disease." well. 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Currently, the state spends approximately 60 cents per person per year. BRIARWOOD MINES PARK FRIENDLY Sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Cancer Control State of Science Guide, American 7070 Michigan Ave. 734-429-5478 1-96 at Miiford Rd. 248-437-6700 2800 N. Telegraph, 734-243-6000 Heart Association, Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy Report 2002. SALINE LYON TWP. MONROE TURDAYS popoKoeoBdeoo Keely Kaleskl, editor Classifieds srsslf (734)953-2105 Fax:(734)591-7279 To place an ad call toll free [email protected] H00-579-SELL (7355) 01 Observer S Eccentric} Sunday, December 29,2002 Fax: (734)953-2232 CLASSIFIED ;• INDEX Density, land use define Smart Growth CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 7* There are a couple ways of looking at growth/sprawl. BflBlil Proponents of land-use regu- jobs equals more 111111 lations cite the need to protect the environment, the existing flavor of a community and direc- for housing.' tion of growth. They want to prevent a drain on infrastruc- Dan MacLeish Sr. Our complete inileuan be ture and municipal services. custom builder, Troy Tight restrictions on growth — often disguised as ways to m protect the environment or America's Working Families, - relieve traffic congestion — push indicates that more than three the cost of a new house beyond million working families in the reach of many families, some America either spend more than residential builders counter. half their income on housing or "Growth boundaries, large-lot live in an inadequate unit. zoning and resistance to infill Demographic trends over the development are pushing people next two decades will continue to satellite cities in search of to increase demand for housing, homes that are affordable to the report indicates. middle-income families," said The U.S. population will grow Dan MacLeish Sr. by 37 million over the next 15 PHOTO COURTESY OF CENTEX HOMES He's a Troy custom builder years. That means the need to Land use planning, numbers of homes permitted per acre and other development requirements provide the foundation and 2002 president of the build 1.3 to 1.5 million homes for Smart Growth or sprawl. Building Industry Association of each year to keep up with the Southeastern Michigan. underlying demand for new "Do you agree we have a pol- "Seemingly lost in the ongoing housing, the report indicates. lution problem (with auto emis- debate over growth is a clear The BIA has taken up the sions and water quality)? If we understanding of the economics Smart Growth cudgel. don't change the way of develop- Cassady Place Plymouth of development and the market "All different communities ing, building, it will get worse. forces driving the demand for don't want high-density," said You can't keep nature out of the new homes," MacLeish said. Jeffrey Kaftan, vice president Call Toll Free "When large tracts of land are with Kaftan Enterprises in Land-use codes and planning removed from the inventory of Southfield. "What's happened is standards that allow homes to developable land because of you just have to go farther and go closer to the street also pro- Fas M: (734)953-2232 restrictions in the use or cre- farther out. mote interaction, a sense of Office Hours: ation of growth boundaries, "If you have higheler densitdensr y ... community and Smart Growth, Belovicz said. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.ni.{o 5 p.m. then the value of all remaining you can have more: parkland ... After Hoars; Call (734)591-0900 land available for development traffic is condensed "My two cents worth is market increases. That can add thou- areas. You don't need as much conditions should determine 30 Luxury Condominiums conveniently located in the city of Deadlines: To place, sands and thousands of dollars commercial" growth," said Tim Stapleton, Plymouth. Cassady Place is situated on the site of the cancel or correct ads, to the cost of a home." His solution — planning and division head for Centex Homes histtori c Cassady House, and is just moments from downtown There's another aspect, too, regulation at the county rather in Farmington Hills. Plymouth. Stop by and see our model, beautifully decorated by Sunday MacLeish said. than municipal level. "Centex builds in cities (out- Gabriala's Park View Gallery. "Americans also need to con- "Unsmart growth is too taxing of-state) with controlled rings. For information call 734-416-9118 Sunday Real Estate sider the relationship between on our natural resources — land, That restricts building, restricts job growth and housing water, utilities." supply. You have higher prices Features; • Two bedrooms Thursday demand. It's a simple equation. "Smart Growth is way for- than you normally have" More jobs equals more demand ward-thinking," said Mel MacLeish suggests focusing • Two full bathrooms Belovicz, a Canton developer/ the debate on supply issues • Open floor plan Thursday Real Eslate Display for housing. "If job growth is a priority, builder. "Smart Growth is since demand will continue to • Garage ,,, then policy makers have a the environment so you p be so great. • Basement responsibility to ensure that development... where it f "That means removing the Our model will **•- I&umu §*'• ? equal priority is given to best. boners to ihriovative land use be open daily wlmWmUmmnmm demand for a broad mix of "Higher density means planning and taking the politics latBlftelfiililiti out of planning decisions so as from 12-6 -pm housing choices." paving, less driving from one Brokers Protected A report from the Center for end of town to another, to allow for a good mix of hous- Housing Policy, Housing mega-mall. ing in various price Priced from $225,000 CLARKSTON Livonia Sashabaw Creek ENJOY MORE THAN . JUST A GREAT VIEW PRESERVE MMtllll ' SMALL TOWN LIVING IS Pro-Const ruction True Ranch Condos WAITING FOR YOU AT Opening' Starting at $249,900 MILFORD'S BEAUTIFUL Three Distinctive Floor Plans TOWER RIDGE • from, • 2 & 3 Bedrooms Builder's Grand Opening $ ® All End Units Open Daily * Noon-6:00 pan. 339,900 • 1st Floor Laundry South off Summit between Milford Road and • Fireplace in Great Room South Commerce Road Tree Walkout HIIMWIK'HI • Huge Full Basement • Walk to quaint downtown Milford On Select lIomi'Mles or SI0,000 in • 2 Car Attached Garage • Sidewalks IKI:I: OPTIONS • Doorwall from Dining Room to Patio • Walkout and daylight basements • Ranch plan Located on Newburgh Road • Mam floor master bedroom plan • Cozy community of just 15 home sites • Walkout & Daylight Homesites North of 5 Mile • Easy highway access • Trees, Parks & Paved Park-walk South of Laurel Park Mall ® One immediate occupancy home available • Clarkston Schools • City Water & Sewer Model Open 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. NEW HOMES FROM $259,900 • Convenient Highway Access Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday Stop by and see what • 3 Car Garage Included on most Plans Sold Exclusively by you've been missing Open Daily 11-5 The Henney Team 248-685-8430 Directions: Take 1-75 to Baldwin Road, «#»$ North to Maybe Road, West only 1.7 miles and You're Home %(734) 432-1010 Quality Quality Homes (248) 620-2880 Homes OEOBO SB0S6 a <* www.observerandeccenlric.com of - w Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, December 29, Ask about All ads run online our NEW FREE! 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Available mid • (• 1750 sq. ft. - 2000 sq. ft. PLYMOUTH & Town Homes FREE RENT Monthly Leases RENTAL SPECIAL Wayne Jan. $1795/mo. 243-489-0940 Ranches & Ibwuhomes 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Immediate Occupancy 1 & 2 bedroom apts. LARGER THAN LIFE UNTIL FEB. ! FERNDALE - 4 bedroom, 2 r. lWo Car Attached Garage Luxury You Can Afford 1 mo. free rent. From $795 Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom $515 & S520 + utilities. 1st 2003 • Newly Decorated bath colonial w/basement. I* Pull Basement Deposit From $199 Ask Abouf our Specials Apartments from $595 $550 security deposit. 1 yr & $50 OFF tor 6 mo. Completely renovated! Free Heat & Water SUITE LIFE $1,275. Call (248) 613-5074 lease. Plymouth Rd. near • Heat, wafer, carport Call about our FOUNTAIN PARK Mill, near town. Stove, included $199 move-in special Can (248) 851-2730 VENOY 248-549-5500 FERNDALE 3 bedroom, base- OF NOVI refrigerator, carpeting, • Free Health Club WAYNE FOREST APTS. ment, appliances, 2 car gar- 11 to drapes, Sorry, no pets. »Night Gatekeeper 734-326-7800 HOVI/WALLEO LAKE age. fenced, $700/mo $95 Fee 734-453-8194 • Heated Pool Efficiency, furnished. RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT • Private Balcony PINES 550/mo, Cail Limited Time Special Wayne $550/mo, Realtor 313-320-5810 Garden City 3 MONTHS PLYMOUTH- Spacious 1 bed- • Short Term Leases STUDIOS & 1 BEDROOMS APARTMENTS Government subsidized. 3 bedroom. $850/mo. Rent or; TmGmMtoWmM FREE RENT!* room Apt. Heat & water Close to Birmingham, PLYMOUTH -1 Bedroom, liv- rent to own. Leave daytime '• included, all appliances, 1 year Please call 734-729-7920 • Washer/Dryer provided Shopping, and Freeways • 1 &'2 bedroom apts. ing room, kitchen, utensils, number: 734-405-2414 lease. $600/mo. 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Four bedrooms, 3% approximately 206 feet of sandy lakefront. country estate renovation with additions. home in the heart of Northville! Three bed- tled into Kensington Metro Park. Four bed- bath home. Natural fireplace in large living baths, 2\ story foyer and great room, cir- Living room, family room, great room with First floor master suite. Two story window room, large living room with fireplace, for- rooms, 2% bath Colonial with many updat- room, updated kitchen with appliances cular stairway, first floor owners' suite, fireplace and second full kitchen in fin- great room, turreted breakfast room, lower mal dining room, magnificent cherry ed amenities such as: white island kitchen, and huge master suite with dual closets wooded lot, lower level walk-out. $944,900 ished walk-out, Every day is a vacation. level game room, 3 bedrooms up with kitchen! Family room with panoramic view updated baths, hardwood stone flooring & and private bath. Basement, 2 car garage (10NQR) 248-652-8000 $469,900 (29PON) 248-363-1200 study. Note second garage for 6. of private treed lot. $325,000 (36RAN) many more. Finished walk-out. $474,900. - one of a kind home! $430,000 (23MIL) $1,999,000 (31SPR) 243-626-8800 734-455-5600 (00VAL) 248-349-5600 248-642-8100 m WEST BLOOMFIELD - Gorgeous double ALMOST NEW COLONIAL - Neutral & WEST BLOOMFIELD - Three bedroom CANTON - A real pleasure. Four bed- NORTHVILLE - Prestigious Northville BEVERLY HILLS - Birmingham schools!! front door entry, circular drive, new kitchen open with 9 foot ceilings, crown molding, contemporary. First floor master, great room, 2'/abath Colonial located on the 19th Condo. Three bedroom, 3'A bath, finished Ranch offering the best. Three bedrooms, with a lot of marble and granite. Great hardwood floors, Corian counters and room with natural fireplace, first floor laun- fairway presents spacious kitchen with walk-out lower level with kitchen facilities. 2 full baths, one with Jacuzzi, 2 fireplaces room with cathedral wiling, marble floors, Andersen windows. Four bedrooms, 2% dry, 3 car garage, pro-landscaping, all island & walk-in pantry, family room with Large master bedroom suite with alcove and newer white kitchen. Living room, dm-, granite custom fireplace, 4 huge bed- baths; master suite with trey ceiling & jet- appliances included, cathedral ceiling, sky fireplace & doorwali to deck. Three car and loft. All appliances stay + washer and ing room, family room, hardwood floors, rooms and finished basement. $599,900 ted tub. Cherry cabinets in kitchen. Over % lights, master bedroom with walk-in clos- attached garage, appliances, basement, dryer. Doorwails, patio and balcony, cen- rec room and exercise room. Just like (68TIM) 248-652-8000 acre lot with cedar decking in back. ets & jetted tub. Security alarm, motivated master suite with cathedral ceiling & sitting tral air and 1 car garage. $324,900 new!! $309,500 (10BEV) 248-642-8100 $379,900 (90TIM) 248-363-1200 sellers. $309,900 (73WAT) 248-626-8800 room. $389,900 (29SOU) 734-455-5600 (44EAS) 248-349-5600 [ / £'~a Ifll fill ills IE -U Onlun£ -J ROCHESTER HILLS - Wooded lot. LAKEFRONT LOG HOME - Four bed- BIRMINGHAM - A truly must-see. Four STERLING HEIGHTS - Gorgeous con- Updated kitchen with oak floors, birch cab- room, 2 bath, beautiful log home on quiet bedroom, 3'i bath Colonial, totally updat- temporary 2 story built in 1996. Library, inets and Corian. Newer windows and Sullivan Lake. Home sits on approximately ed inside and out. Elegant kitchen with great room, first floor laundry, huge white roof. Updated master bath, finished walk- 1.45 acre with 180 feet of lake frontage. island, granite counters and a great mas- wash oak kitchen with island, breakfast out withfireplace & full bath, neutral decor, Natural fireplace, cathedral ceiling, hard- ter. Updated roof, windows, hardwood room and ceramic floor. Diningroom. Sid e wood floors throughout, newer windows Town & Country floors and sun room. It is worth the trip! entry garage. Utica schools. $369,900 wood floors throughout. Large refurbished deck. $359,900 (63B1R) 248-652-8000 and roof. Deck facing lake, priced to sell. $749,500 (20GLE) 248-642-8100 ' (12G1N) 248-524-1600 $329,900 (10LAK) 248-363-1200 Michigan's #1 Century 21 Firm! ROCHESTER HILLS - Cul-de-sac loca- TRULY BETTER THAN NEW - Four bed- WEST BLOOMFIELD - Imagine living in STERLING HEIGHTS - Beautiful, newly tion. Four bedroom, 2.1 bath, spacious room Colonial built in 2000. Ail the finish- prestigious Bloomfield pines, a collection constructed home on a premium lot. Fuli master with Jacuzzi-style tub, shower and ing touches are in. Light-filled kitchen with of million-plus residences, for under 700K. basement with 8 foot ceiling. First floor walk-in closet. Crown moldings and bay tile floor and fireplace in family room. Four bedroom, 3.2 bath custom Colonial master bedroom with 6 foot jetted tub and windows, professionally done landscap- Hardwood in foyer and dining room, mas- FINE HOMES & ESTATES with all the quality features you'd expect large walk-in closet. Kitchen with sky ing, island kitchen and nice cabinets. ter suite with spa tub, beautifully tiled. from Bing Construction, building since lights. One year home warranty included. $321,900 (61 ARM) 248-652-8000 Three car garage. $329,000 (31JOS) 1960. $674,900 (36HEA) 248-642-8100 $394,000 (70SPR) 248-524-1600 248-363-1200 mrnmk* ROCHESTER HILLS - Large yard set on COMMERCE - Outstanding custom built PLYMOUTH - Cape Cod in Plymouth! SOUTH LYON - Exceptional custom 4 OAKLAND TOWNSHIP - Former builders' TROY - Excellent value in this 1990-built cul-de-sac. Updates include front windows on wooded lot. Private woods surrounds Four bedrooms, 2% baths, enjoy your bedroom Colonial with extensive upgrades model, open floor plan, loaded with extras. Colonial with 4 bedrooms and 2% baths. and door, roof, furnace and some carpet. this custom built contemporary 2 story with almost 1 acre of treed property! Home has throughout. Formal dining room, private Hardwood floors, upgraded carpet, Corian First fioor master with oversized jetted Painted in 2001, kitchen cabinets refaced, open floor plan. Includes all-season sun beautiful newer kitchen and walk-out library & hobby room. Great room with counters and sinks. Built-in double oven, tub, large separate shower, walk-in plus family room with wet bar, fireplace, door to room and extremely large gourmet basement. Some work to be done - but stone fireplace. Dry walled walk-out base- crown moldings, master bedroom with shelved closet. Great room with gas fire- kitchen. This cul-de-sac lot setting is with- well worth the investment! ment. Park-like setting. Three car garage. Jack and Jill & jetted tub. Intercom system, place, forma! dining room and multi-level private deck & home warranty. $319,900 brick paver patios. $349,900 (13JUL) (82LAN) 248-652-8000 in a few blocks of lakefront. $489,500 • 734-455-5600 $479,900 (64WIN) 248-349-5600 premium comer lot. $579,900 (22BOX) 248-642-8100 248-524-1600 1^H 1 p| ORION - Better than new. Beautifully LIVONIA - Spacious Tudor. Rare 5 bed- NORTHVILLE - Full of character! Four NORTHVILLE - A cut above. Resort-style WEST BLOOMFIELD - Contemporary on BIRMINGHAM - Impeccable 5 remodeled Colonial with newer carpeting, room, 3'A bath newer home in desirable bedroom, 2% bath New England Colonial living with perfect waterfront views. Two Wabeek Golf Course. Great room with Tudor with 3% baths, 34 fireplaces, family a tile, hardwood, baths, light fixtures, win- northwest Livonia. Formal living and dining on 2 acres. Hardwood floors, crown mold- bedroom, 3% bath Condo. Loft/study, 2 vaulted ceilings, wet bar, privacy window, room, formal dining room, library, sun |j dow treatments and landscaping. Newly room. Huge eat-in kitchen with 2 pantries. ings, living room with fireplace & family fireplaces, mirror wall, dining room door to library, formal dining & great kitchen with room and gourmet kitchen. Totally renovat- |l finished basement with office, wet bar and Lovely family room with high ceiling, sky room doors. Spa room, hearth room with private deck. Finished walk-out lower level many cabinets & island. Doorwali to pool ed with quality throughout. Two staircases light and fireplace. Mint condition. 10 foot brick fireplace. Deck, gardens, & door to terrace leads to dock. First floor setting. Master & bath with walk-in closet, A Wallace Frost original. $1,450,000 |f rec room. Three car garage, oversized for (91PIL) 248-524-1600 slj boat. $317,000 (26RID) 248-652-8000 $389,900 (19AUG) 248-626-8800 pond, tennis court & gazebo. $479,900 laundry. Meticulous landscaping. $419,900 spacious lower level and 2 car side entry (OOBEC) 734-455-5600 (53BLU) 248-349-5600 garage. $549,900 (45TAN) 248-642-8100 BRAND NEW - Nearly finished home in OAKLAND - Beyond your dreams! CANTON - Exquisite! Four bedroom, 2\ COMMERCE - 1999-built contemporary BIRMINGHAM - Vintage Tudor loaded STERLING HEIGHTS - Gorge'ous 4 bed- fabulous Forest Bay community with deed- Ashbury model with finest upgrades. Four bath Fox Run Colonial on private wooded in Cranberry Estates. Four bedroom, 2 k with charm situated on great comer lot. room, 3% bath Colonial on a wooded lot 1 bath with amenities galore on a freed lot Mosaic tile foyer, kitchen with Corian coun- with a beautiful view of the pond and ed boat dock for Cass Lake enjoyment & ueuiuuiiiabedrooms, 4% baths, hardwood floors, lot! Circle drive, 2 story foyer, hardwood private tennis court. Walk-out lower level , Corian & marble used extensively, floors & spiral staircase. Living room with with privacy. Two story livingroom & dining ters, living room with fireplace and French woods. Finished basement with bath, bed- granite, Con' room. Full basement prepped for bath, doors tofamily room. Update d Marvin win- room, wet bar & daylight windows. Master and possibility of 5 bedrooms. Three car Magnificent imaste r suite, gourmet delights columns, formal dining room, large kitchen Call for exclusive showing! with .island, fireplace,, master suite. hardwood flooring, maple island kitchen, dows, electrical, plumbing, hot water bedroom with cathedral ceiling & Jacuzzi garage and fabulous amenities. $529,900 kitchen. Ci tub. $454,900 (02PON) 248-524-1600 (78WOO) 248-363-1200 $800,000 (34CEN) 248-626-8800 $398,800 (04DEE) 734455-5600 huge master with walk-in closet & jetted heater & roof. Walk to Pierce elementary. tub. $399,900 (63CRA) 248-349-5600 $549,000 (14BIR) 248-642-8100 PERFECT EXECUTIVE HOME - On large FARMINGTON HILLS - Custom brick PLYMOUTH - Great floor plan. Three bed- NORTHVILLE - Private back yard. Custom BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP - 3 ROCHESTER HILLS -. Pine Trace professionally landscaped lot. Two story Ranch. Four bedrooms, 3'A baths, large room, 2 bath Cape Cod, Many top-of-the- built 3 bedroom, 3 bath Cape Cod. Walking bath brick Ranch on approx. .6 acre. Colonial with a cul-de-sac location. Three great room. Generous dining area. Chefs' kitchen with hardwood floors, Living room line updates. Gourmet kitchen with Amish distance to town. Picturesque views from Remodel, add on or tear down. 2 fire- bedrooms, 2\ baths, open kitchen with kitchen with pantry, first floor master bed- with loft, media room, familyroom, vaulte d cabinets & JennAir range. Bruce hard- the 2 story windows in the great room with places, master bath, third bedroom is pan- large island and hardwood flooring. Two room. Three car garage. Farmington Hills ceiling w/firepiace, formal dining, multi- wood floors. Updated bath, windows, door- hardwood floors & fireplace. Part-finished eled den. Eat-in kitchen, all app. stay, first story great room with fireplace. Three car Schools. $499,900 (53PEM) 248-363-2200 level deck, master w/Jacuzzi. Fullfin. base - wall, furnace & central air. $289,900 lower level waik-out with additional square floor laundry & fin. basement. 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Motors 8020 BY ANNE FRACASSA AVANTI NEWS FEATURES Fracassa • Motorcycle Mini 8ikes 8070 During this holiday week, there's plenty of time to sit around and eat and pontificate. That saicl, I thought it might be nice to give you something to pontificate about some trivia about German carmaker Audi. And, just The new 2003 Audi TT. Audi is known for their leading-edge technology. , I've put together a winter survival reminder as So, instead of the typical diversion on the road, here tage when it introduced a comprehensive luxury-car your battery goes dead, or if your trunk is not equipped are some facts to chew on and some tips to get ready for owner protection plan. It provided every new Audi owner with a light. winter as well as a picture of the new Audi TT shot in the with no-expense routine maintenance for three years or Also a must is a first-aid kit. You never know when summertime to gaze upon as you get ready to celebrate 50,000 miles. you'll need to bandage a finger you've cut while changing the beginning of 2003: • The Audi Ownership Advantage program went as far as a dead battery or connecting jumper cables. While it • Audi of America Inc., the luxury division ofVolkswagen, to replace normal wear and tear parts like windshield might seem extreme to have a first-aid kit in your car began selling cars in the United States in 1969. Audi wiper blades and brake pads and provided free oil because most drivers never have to use it, it could make a automobiles have, since then, become known for their changes big difference to you under dire circumstances. leading-edge technology. For the 1995 model year, for • Audi assembles all of its luxury cars at plants at Audi A blanket is a good thing to have in case you s example, Audi was the first automaker to incorporate an AG headquarters in Ingolstadt and in Neckarsulm, on the freeway in a rural area where there's little aluminum space frame in its Audi A8. Germany. sight, or in the suburbs late at night. With your car out of • The Audi A8 was first introduced in Europe in mid- • The Audi A6 is available in a Quattro model, as well as commission for the moment, your heating isn't going to Call Toll Free 1994. It's the first top-segment luxury car to have a a sedan and wagon. work. And while the coffee can portion of your survival decrease, rather than increase, in weight. It has the exte- • Audi's distinctive "four rings" represent the four kit generates heat, it will eventually burn out, leaving you HOO-579-SElt (7355) rior dimentions of the high-end luxury cars, but weighs German companies that joined in 1932 to form Auto to shiver in the elements. Union AG, the beginning of Audi AG. You might say to yourself that you don't need a blan- Fax Your Ad: (734) 953-2232 in more like a mid-size model. • Audi was the first automaker in the 1980s to equip its Now, on to the all-weather emergency guide. After you ket or coffee can because you won't stay with the car. Walk-In Office Hours: cars with full-time all wheel drive. read this, you'll know what you should have in your car or Well, that's your inexperience talking. If you're close to an • Audi also was the first with traction control on its truck to make it through the best of times and the worst exit, you should get out of the car and walk for help. But Monday - Friday, 8:38 a.m. to 5 p.m. of times. if you're in the middle of Hooterville or somewhere else Mter Hours: Call (734)591-0900 Quattro models, which set a standard for the automotive industry. Foremost is a set of jumper cables. Cars and trucks are unfamiliar and it's not obvious how close the nearest Deadlines: To place, • In 1982, Audi introduced its 100 model series (today's machines; they stall out, and they don't start up. Jumper phone is, you should stay with the car and put a white rag cancel or correct ads. A6 models), which set new standards for wind cutting cables connected from your vehicle to somebody else's somewhere prominent on the outside the vehicle. That will ease you out of a bad situation. tells police and passing motorists that you need assis- Sunday and aerodynamics. Bring several newspapers with you 530 pm Friday • The Audi 100 was originally developed to enhance fuel economy. only can you check out the ads for bargE And if you're waiting for any length of time at all, Sunday Real • Audi's first year of sales -- in 1970 -- totalled 7,691 vehi- ries like this one but also you can use them for insulation you'll need that blanket to keep you warm. 530 pm Thursday cles. There were only 138 dealers selling Audis back then. inside your clothes when you get cold. A tool kit should rank at the top ofvour list. Have the Thursday • Audi was the first automaker to mass-produce corro- AAA has advised for several years to cany an empty right tools to change a tire and to nddfe with the battery, sion-resistant, fully galvanized auto bodies — and backed coffee can, a candle and a lighter in your survival kit. The if need be. You might have road service on your insur- it with a 10-year guarantee against rust perforation. combination of the three generate heat when it gets cold. ance, but road service isn't always the fastest way out of a Thursday Real Estate Display When it snows, you'll need something to put under jam. Be safe instead of sorry by carrying a tool kit. 3 pm Monday • The peak sales year for Audi was in 1985, when it sold 74,061 cars through 408 dealers. your tires in case you get stuck. Carpet strips are recom- Flares and reflectors are highly recommended by road mended by the experts, but how many people really have services and state police, but, in practice, they're rarely of • Audi's U.S. headquarters is in Auburn Hills, Mich., one View the Observer & extra carpet Iving around just for this? A handful of old any true value. Don't waste your money on flares and of the fastest-growing high-tech communities north of rags, especially sweatshirts, does nicely in a pinch if reflectors unless you own a rig. Eccentric Automotive Detroit. Classifieds on the web: you're not the rug-collecting type. Rolls of paper towels • Audi shares its headquarters with the American arm of are great in this situation as well. OK, now you're ready for just about anything, Hit the Volkswagen. A flashlight is required. 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Stk #30810 WAS $21,445 perimeter alarm, 4 wheel ABS. Stk. #32057 WAS $23,785 ) irvdash. cast a"um wheels (4). Stk. #X618 WAS $27,410 $ $ : V 11,752fflOFF LEASE» BU Y 1*14,241™...OFF LEASE .BU Y ¥ 18,198™JOFF LEASE BUY V . ™ LEASE BUY FORD EMPLOYEE OR ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER FORD EMPLOYEE OR ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER FORD EMPLOYEE OR ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER FQI mm SB? Tamwm TSII JXlfUinrWN SISHIUflMt £jJI} • 38 MONTH 38 MONTH 36 MONTH FM' LEASE 171** LEASE LEASE RENEWAL iif; mw:mi - •"ri-rV,-ta» ait * * 2003 2003 RANGER EXPLORER EXPHOTION * WINDSTAR 4X2 XLT XLT 4X4 XLT 4X4 * -k SE WAGON SUPERCAB * True Blue cc, med graphite cloth, lower hid signal mirrors, Save blue cc, dark graphite cloth, 4-wheei ABS, sliding rear window, 2rc yellow cc, mid grey doth sport buckets. 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Thursday, December 26th Publication Real Estate Section Automotive Display Help Wanted Display Liners Class 3000-8900 3 pm-Friday, Dec. 20th Noon-Monday, Dec. 23rd 3 pm-Monday, Dec. 23rd 6 pm-Monday, Dec. 23rd Sunday, December 29th Publication Real Estate Section Automotive Display Help Wanted Display Liners Class 3000-8900 Noon-Tuesday, Dec. 24th 5 pm-Thursday, Dec. 26th 3 pm-Friday, Dec. 27th 5:30 pm-Friday, Dec. 27th Thursday, January 2nd Publication Real Estate Section | Automotive Display Help Wanted Display Liners Class 3000-8900 3 pm-Friday, Dec. 27th I Noon-Monday, Dec. 30th 3 pm-Monday, Dec, 30th 6 pm-Monday, Dec. 30th Sunday, January 5th Publication Real Estate Section Automotive Display Help Wanted Display Liners Class 3000-8900 Noon-Tuesday, Dec.31st 5 pm-Thursday, Jan, 2nd 3 pm-Friday, Jan. 3rd 5:30 pm-Friday, Jan,3rd Please call early to place your ads and avoid the last minute holiday rush. 1-800-579-SELL (7355) or Fax Your Ad (734) 953-2232 Ail Ads Run Online MJobs and Careers A Value Of Up To $87.00 This Classification continues tram Section D DAYCARE IN My Livonia Tool & Die SEIZE THIS OPPORTUNITY! 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