Sprawl comes to holiday display - Local news, A2 Your hometown newspaper Safe serving Canton for 28 years New Year's CANTON drinks can be elegant and alcohol SUNDAY free. December 29,2002 B1 75 cents VOLUME 28 NUMBER 52 www.observerandeccentrlc.com ©2002 HOMETOWN COMMUNICATIC Teaching sisters get u \ i -\u classes i together 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. 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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.