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PIPELINE Grant pushes field Holiday closings Municipal offices in Plymouth and Plymouth Township will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the closer to reality Christmas holiday. Plymouth Township Hall BYBRADKADRICH Madonna also said some and Plymouth City Hall will OBSERVER STAFF WRITER $58,000 has already been reopen on Monday, Dec. 27. donated to the endowment for The regular hours at both A $250,000 grant from the care of the field once it’s places are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the State of Michigan has built. Donors can donate by In Plymouth, City Hall will pushed the Miracle League check or credit card; details be closed Thursday, Dec. 30, of Plymouth to within are on the league’s website at and Friday, Dec. 31, for the $100,000 of the money it www.miracleleagueplymouth. New Year's Day holiday. The needs to build a baseball org. Checks can be made out offices will reopen at 8 a.m. field in Plymouth for chil­ to The Miracle League of on Monday, Jan. 3. dren with mental and physi­ Plymouth and sent to P.O. Box In the township, Township cal special needs. 5384, Plymouth, MI 48170. Hall will be closed on Friday, State Rep. Marc Corriveau, Miracle League co-chair Bob D-Northville, whose district Bilkie said the grant is “huge” Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 3, and PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 4. includes Plymouth, Canton because it brings the field closer John and Arline Greacen of Plymouth Township with their Dickensian village, which features some 82 buildings, 70 The township treasurer's and Northville, helped the to reality and, he hopes, con­ tiny people and more than 100 trees. office, however, will be open Miracle League through the vinces potential donors the field grant process and presented 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31 for project is a sound investment in the check at a ceremony at the the community. those who want to pay winter site of the park behind Central “Hopefully, it gets fence- property taxes. The winter Middle School Wednesday. sitters to believe it’s really property taxes, though not “From an economic stand­ going to happen,” Bilkie said. due until February, must be It takes a village point, the last four years have “We believe the private/pub- paid by the end of the year been tough,” said Corriveau, lic partnership is the wave of in order to be deducted from who presented the check the future. We hope this is federal 2011 income taxes. on his last day on the job. just the beginning of a lot o f| Dickens display brings neighborhood together “To be able to end on such a private-sector involvement I Trash pickup personal high note for me is with projects like this.” 1 As Christmas and New Year's BYBRADKADRICH incredibly gratifying.” Corriveau said he learned I Day are both on Saturdays, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The ballpark will be con­ about the Miracle League there will be no holiday delays structed behind Central from watching an HBO spe­ in curbside trash and recycling For Arline Greacen (and paraphras­ Middle School in downtown cial, and said the idea “moved pickup in either community. ing Hillary Clinton), it takes a village to Plymouth and will include a me.” When the Miracle Crews in both communi­ make a happy holiday season around her custom-designed, rubberized League of Plymouth started ties will begin picking up live Plymouth Township home. turf field that accommodates talking about building a field Christmas trees beginning So she built one. wheelchairs and other assistive in his district, Corriveau said, Monday, Jan. 3. Trees should Using some 80 pieces of Dept. 56- devices, giving all children an he felt he “wanted to do what­ be set out, on the regular brand Dickensian buildings — a com­ opportunity to play baseball. ever I could.” bination of her own purchases and gifts According to Deb “There’s not a lot of money to trash pickup day, without from family and friends — Greacen and Madonna, the director of be found, because every cup­ plastic bags, ornaments, her husband, John, every year construct the Plymouth Community board is bare,” Corriveau said. tinsel, lights or tree stands. “Arline’s Dickens Village” in what is sup­ Arts Council who is heading “The state sees a real value in Trees 12 feet long or longer posed to be a dining room. the Miracle League effort, picking this kind of project. We should be cut in half. The holiday display, which covers most the grant pushes the league hope, with the finish line in Christmas tree pickups will of the room on tables built by John, goes to $400,000 toward build­ sight, people will dig as deep as continue, on regular trash up every year around Halloween and ing the field (the goal is they can. We’re talking about pickup days, for two weeks. stays up generally until late January. $500,000). They’re scheduled building a field for children... “The kids in the neighborhood love it,” to break ground in April. we want to finish this project.” Holiday photos said Arline, who names the tiny figures Send us your favorite holi­ in the display after neighborhood chil­ day photos for a chance to dren. “They can’t wait to see where in the win a prize. village I’ve put them. It brings everyone Go to hometownlife.com together.” (Get Published) and post your Including Arline and John. While she favorife holiday photo (or pho­ puts the display together, and hand­ tos) with a short caption, then crafted the water and the snow-capped encourage friends and family mountains, John was busy putting the to vote by clicking recommend infrastructure together. There’s an elaborate wiring harness, under the photo. The top floodlights and music in the background, vote-getter will receive tickets and the total effect is exactly what Arline for two to Emagine Theater The buildings were either purchased or given as gifts, but wanted — a Dickensian village depict- (Canton or Novi). The second- Arline Greacen crafted the water and the snow-covered and third-place winners will mountains by hand. Please see VILLAGE, A4 receive a coupon for a free four-square cheese and one- topping Buddy's pizza. Supporters of The Miracle League of Plymouth happily accepted The contest ends midnight a $250,000 check from a state grant from 20th House Rep. Marc Dec. 31. Share your holiday Scout leader convicted on sex charges Corriveau Wednesday. Present for the event were (front, from left) spirit with others! Go to Miracle League co-chair Bob Bilkie, Corriveau, co-chair Deb Madonna, hometownlife.com. BY DARRELL CLEM to stand trial in August after Station 885 owner Joyce Costanza, Tricia Wolfe and Natalie Zazula, and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 35th District Judge Michael (back, from left) Dick Schmidt, Ted Barker, Chris Kordick, Brian Finnerty Dress request Gerou heard testimony and (holding Trevor Wolfe) and Pat Olsen. The Plymouth/Canton branch A 49-year-old Canton man I Jackson sen- cited “a pattern of secrecy” of American Association of and former Boy Scout leader I tences him involving a supposed role University Women is requesting has been convicted of charges model who “was in a supe­ donations of gently used prom he sexually abused two 16- rior position to the Scouts year-old boys, gave alcohol to and party dresses. involved.” Put Some Extra "Jingle them and used his position The jury convicted Hoefling AAUW officials note, "The Hoefling Prosecutor of authority to coerce the vic­ Maria Miller of one count of child sexually In Your Holidays prom is a very important tims. said. abusive activity; two counts of event in high school and many William Arther Hoefling, Hoefling’s defense attorney, fourth-degree criminal sexual with our Special Holiday Loan girls are finding it difficult to a married father of two teen Kimberly Stout, couldn’t be conduct; two counts of using afford that special dress in our sons, was convicted of multi­ reached for comment on the computers and the Internet to current economic climate." ple charges Friday by a Wayne verdict. communicate with another to AAUW volunteers will pick County Circuit Court jury The jury made its decision commit a crime; one count of up contributions, or donors that returned its verdict after five months after Hoefling, a distributing sexually explicit can bring it to any meeting. hearing testimony from the once-respected Scout leader, matter to children; and three To arrange for pickup, con­ two accusers and weighing it was charged with crimes counts of furnishing alcohol tact S.Zaetta at (734) 455- against courtroom statements authorities said dateckback to a minor. 6366 or [email protected]; Hoefling’s wife and one of his to August 2009- The allega­ Hoefling was found not K. 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BY MATT JACHMAN down-on-their-luck veterans. were given an extra present OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Others include a game night — hand-knitted lap blankets. on the first Thursday of each The work was over in about 90 The Christmas spirit is alive month and twice-yearly steak minutes. and well at the Plymouth Elks. luncheons at the Elks’ head­ Stewart Israel, the Elks’ It was found Saturday morn­ quarters. chairman for veterans affairs, ing at the Elks’ Lodge 1780 on “I feel like I’ve got to give said the Elks dropped off Ann Arbor Road, where about back to them,” said Vivian 235 of the packages at the 80 Elks, their family members, Biegun of Plymouth Township, Veterans Administration hos­ friends and other volunteers, the lodge’s current Elk of the pital in Detroit on Monday, packaged and wrapped some Year. “I know it’s not very and another 158 at the VA 850 gift packages for home­ much. But doing this just hospital in Ann Arbor on less and hospitalized military makes me feel great, especially Tuesday. veterans. The gifts — comfort at the holidays.” The Elks planned to visit items and toiletries — were The gifts were processed in the VA hospital in Battle Creek being distributed to veterans assembly-line fashion, with on Wednesday, and will head this week. some volunteers putting the to three shelters for homeless It’s a Christmastime tra­ items (toothpaste, soap, socks, veterans, two in Detroit and dition the Elks have been breath mints, Kleenex, etc.) one in the city of Wayne, on sponsoring for more than 30 together and others wrapping Christmas Eve. years, one of several projects them with colorful paper. the club regularly offers to Veterans in wheelchairs [email protected] | (313) 222-2405

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Open Door Ministry, a Canton-based food pantry that has fed the area’s hungry for a decade, saw a 30-percent spike in pleas for help this year com­ pared to 2009, as economic recovery proved elusive for tens of thousands of people. “I don’t see recovery in the number of people needing food,” Open Door Director Steven Darr said, sitting inside the food pantry warehouse on Lilley south of Michigan Avenue. Open Door volunteers this year fed 65,000 people from communities such as Canton, Westland, Plymouth, Garden City, Livonia, Redford, Wayne, Volunteer Lloyd Brown, a Westland resident, prepares new plastic bags for the food distribution. Belleville and Ypsilanti. The pantry used 1.5 million pounds Darr pointed to a makeshift parking lot,” Darr said with a their jobs amid the economic of food it mostly received from radio station that actually smile. recession. Gleaners Community Food broadcasts spiritual programs Volunteers pack some 200 “Our biggest number Bank and Forgotten Harvest, Thursday evenings from a step pounds of food each minute (of recipients) comes from which got its supplies from van in the Open Door parking into cars. As economic trou­ Westland, and Canton is No. places like Walmart, Sam’s lot. Families who line up for bles worsened in Michigan, 2,” he said. “There are a lot of Club, Kroger and Target. food can tune in to 1630 AM Darr said he noticed many people hurting right here in Some 60 volunteers spend or 105.7 FM on their car radios families receiving help for the Canton.” Thursday evenings loading PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER and actually receive the signal. first time, including many food into vehicles driven by Steve Darr said requests made to Open Door Ministry for help have spiked “It only reaches across the middle-class people who lost [email protected] | (313) 222-2238 recipient families to Open some 30 percent over 2009 levels. Door headquarters, a former factory that made corrugated “We’re a hundred percent boxes. Lloyd Brown, a U.S. FEEDING THE NEEDY volunteer,” he said. “Nobody Navy and Air Force retiree, is What: Open Door Ministry, a gets paid.” among those who bring smiles Canton-based food pantry Open Door stores its per­ by delivering items such as Who: Open Door serves people ishable food in an array of Merry Christinas and Happy New Year frozen meat, fresh vegetables, from communities such as freezers, including a large canned goods and desserts. one donated by the Canton To: Canton, Plymouth, Westland, “We’re feeding the hungry, Community Foundation and Willard DenHouter MD - David Lootens MD and there’s a lot of hungry Garden City, Livonia, Redford, Jim and Linda Demmer. The people in the world today,” Wayne, Belleville and Ypsilanti. new Walmart on Michigan Robert Stankewitz MD Brown said. “Some of them How much: The ministry fed Avenue gave $5,000 to the can still pay their bills but they 65,000 people this year, a 30- pantry, and volunteers come WE APPRECIATE YOU! _ don’t have anything left over from organizations such as the percent hike from 2009 Lynn - Ashley - Michelle - Vicky for food. One of the things How to help: People who want YMCA, the National Honor the Lord said was to feed the Society and the township’s Bunny - Joan - Colleen - Ellen hungry.” to volunteer or who need more youth B.L.O.C.K. group, which Jenny and Sherry Open Door Ministry, an information about Open Door stands for Building Leaders offshoot of Canton-based Ministry may go to www.open- Out of Canton’s Kids. Connection Church, has seen doorfoodministry.org or call Containers of food placed demand for help steadily Connection Church at (734) 397- in recipients’ vehicles often increase over the last decade, 1777, ext. 201. contain biblical passages, A Great Party to Celebrate the New Year with Friends & Family but Darr said the biggest one- which Darr said are meant to year increase in pleas for help inspire and offer hope to those occurred this year. A typical Darr, a retired Ford Motor in need. Open Door also offers Thursday evening brings 450 Co. engineer who oversees job counseling, skills train­ families to the pantry, but Open Door Ministry with wife ing and referrals to other care C elebrate Darr said the number swelled Jackie, said volunteers don’t groups for additional help. to 527 prior to Thanksgiving. receive money for their efforts. Outside the warehouse, th e N e w Y e a r at Roma © Banquets MEMBER OF THE BURTON MANOR FAMILY

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"Around Plymouth” is designed to Church in Canton 7 p.m. announce upcoming events taking Friday, Jan. 28. place in the community. Items will Ticket prices range from run on a space-available basis. Send $20 for non-reserved seating details to [email protected] and go up to $75 for front row seats. All tickets include a des­ Jazz @ the Elks sert afterglow. All proceeds This month’s Jazz @ The will go to two great causes - St. Elks session features the Pat’s Food Pantry in Detroit “Just Jazz Trio” with Jerry and World Youth Day. McKenzie on drums, Matt Child care will be provided Michaels on piano and Dan for a small donation. Tickets Jordan on bass. must be purchased in per­ The event takes place at the son with cash or check at St. Plymouth Elks Lodge #1780, Thomas a Becket, located at 555 at 41700 Ann Arbor Road in S. Lilley Road in Canton, south PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Plymouth, from 7-10:30 p.m. on of Cherry Hill Road. Contact Arline Greacen got her Dickens village started with a couple of buildings Tuesday, Dec. 28. Space is limit­ the church at (734) 981-1333 for given to her as gifts by her mother. ed so please come early. No cover further information. but donations appreciated. Call (734) 453-1780 or visit Host families Arline figures the display www.PlymouthElksl780.com Food service AYUSA International is a includes some 70 people, about for more information. Executive Director of the Educational Excellence Foundation Carol Kody is non-profit high school foreign VILLAGE 82 buildings and more than FROM PAGE A1 pictured with Community Financial Education Partnership Coordinator Karen exchange student organiza­ 100 trees, including some Cheer clinic Alexander, who presented a check to Hospitality and Culinary Arts Teacher tion which welcome teenagers branches from real trees she’s The Canton High School Diana Woodward along with students from the Salem High School Rock from more than 65 countries ing 1836-1850 similar to that placed in spots around the cheerleaders host a “Kids Cafe. The donation was part of the credit union's annual Community Shares worldwide and provides a host portrayed in Dickens’ classic, A display, which sits on eight or Cheer Clinic” 10 a.m. to 1 program. The donation will help enhance food service technology for their family placement and ongo­ Christmas Carol. nine tables. p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at the hospitality/culinary arts restaurant operation. The donation made to the ing supervision for 5- and 10- “Arline and I like to do There are handmade path­ Canton High School cafeteria. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools program was identified by the credit month academic programs. things together,” John said. ways and ponds, and a Big Ben The clinic is open to poten­ union, with the assistance of the Educational Excellence Foundation (EEF), as These young people look for­ “We each have our own roles clock tower that keeps actual tial cheerleaders from kinder­ part of Community Financial's annual Community Shares program. "We are ward to a warm bond of friend­ (with the display), but it’s fun time. A stereo system keeps garten to eighth-grade. Clinic very pleased to be able to provide funds to help students with up-to-date ship with host families and a because we do it together.” sounds of the city playing in goers should wear comfortable software and eguipment to learn valuable skills as they pursue their studies rewarding cultural exchange. It started years ago, when the background. shorts and gym shoes. The in the food service industry," said credit union CEO Bill Lawton. "We are Host families are asked to pro­ Arline’s mother bought her a The display has become an $30 cost covers the clinic, committed to supporting innovation in the communities we serve." vide meals and a bedroom either couple of buildings. After that, attraction in the neighbor­ drink/snack and a Canton shared or private. Students pay John said, friends and relatives hood. John said the display Cheer T-shirt. Creek Plaza at 41814 Ford Seeking vets for all other personal expenses wondering what to get Arline draws “a steady stream of traf­ Registration starts at 9:30 Road. Meetings will begin at while in the U.S. for Christmas often decided fic” of friends and neighbors. a.m., and space is limited. For 10:30 a.m. and at noon. The American Legion For more information, call on an addition to her holiday That’s OK with Arline. more information, call (734) Beasley-Zalesny Post 112, Sue McGrath, (313) 278-8424. display. “It’s fun having all the neigh­ 397-3766 or e-mail cindy- New Hope seminar located at 344 Elizabeth St. The couple put little notes bors in,” she said. “In the win­ [email protected]. Anyone who has recently in downtown Plymouth at the PLAV recruiting on the bottoms of each build­ ter, everyone’s stuck in their suffered the loss of a loved corner of Ann Arbor Trail, is PLAV Post #166, located at ing telling them who gave it to houses. This is a good catalyst Chef Jesse cooks one might want to check out a seeking veterans from all wars. 39375 Amrhein in Livonia (at them and when. for bringing our neighbors Chef Jesse Gales will offer seminar being offered by New The post meets 7 p.m., the corner of Amrhein and “It’s not so much a Christmas together.” a taste-testing opportunity at Hope Center for Grief Support the third Monday of each Eckles) is seeking veteran decoration as it is a stroll down the Canton Township Weight in Northville. month, September through members interested in joining memory lane,” John said. [email protected] | (313) 222-8899 Watchers center Thursday, On Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6 June. The active post, along a vibrant post, restructuring Jan. 20. q p.m., attorney Ron Thompson with its Women’s Auxiliary, itself in the 21st century. The The meeting is open and of Thompson-Platte will offer works a number of programs Post goal is to have a signifi­ free to the public so anyone a legal perspective regarding both in Plymouth and at the cant and meaningful impact who is interested in learning the many issues someone might VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. within the veteran community. more about Weight Watchers, face when someone they love The post’s efforts are geared The post meetings are without having to pay a meet­ dies. These include minimizing toward doing all they can to the second Monday of every ing fee, is welcome. tax consequences, dealing with take care of needy veterans. month at 7:30 p.m., with the Chef Jesse, the official chef decedent’s creditors, methods For more information please exception of July and August, of Weight Watchers Group, to best protect surviving family call Joe Burman at (734) 459- and a light lunch with refresh­ will also share tips on health­ members and the issues involv­ 7324. ments follows. Free beverages ful eating and cooking tech­ ing updating wills and trust. are provided throughout the niques, as well as answer ques­ The free seminar will be Nuns in charge meeting’s. Those interested tions about the new PointsPlus offered at New Hope Center “Put the Nuns in Charge,” in additional information Program. for Grief Support at 315 a long-running comedy from are welcome to call Roger L. The Canton Township Griswold, Northville. Seating the author of “Late Night Kehrier at (734) 453-2031 or Weight Watchers center is is limited; call (248) 348-0115 Catechism,” is coming to St. stop in the night of a sched­ The Greacens' Dickens village sits on 8-9 tables in what was designed as a located inside the Willow to register. Thomas a Becket Catholic uled meeting. dining room in their Plymouth Township home.

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City dedicates new arena system

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The Plymouth Cultural Center officially left the 1970s and moved into the 21st century Friday when City of Plymouth officials christened what they said is the first Geothermal ice arena in the state. Work on the $1 million project began in the spring and was completed, for the most part, in August. Using six energy-efficient compres­ sors, two heat exchangers and a series of 45 geothermal wells in a closed loop, the system is designed to cool the ice in the arena, heat the building in the winter, air-condition it in the summer, dehumidify it and provide for most of its hot- water needs. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Wright (from left), city commissioners Gerry Sabatini and John Barrett, Mayor Dan Dwyer, Officials have seen big city commissioner Ron Loiselle, Plymouth Township Trustee Kay Arnold and Township Supervisor Richard Reaume results: an 80-percent drop in dedicate the new system at the Plymouth Cultural Center ice arena. September natural gas costs, said recreation director Steve to cool is a big advantage in a arena is likely to stay open all new efficiencies, taking out the Anderson, who researched the geothermal system. “For their year, instead of having the ice ice in the summer might be concept and brought it to the operation, it worked perfectly,” pulled out during the warmer more expensive than keeping it. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Plymouth City Commission he said. months, when the cost of keep­ Pipe fitter Brenda Vanderpoole worked on the Cultural Center project in early this year. The September Anderson said that the ice ing it cold goes up. With the [email protected] | (313)222-2405 October. gas bill was about $800, Anderson said, compared to about $4,100 for September 2009. 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BY JULIE BROWN The book was illustrated He’s written five scripts, less people seeking shelter. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER by Stephanie L. Wilkins all of them dealing with fam­ “Together, they turn it into a and published by HMSI ily and holiday themes. His home for Christmas,” he said. Brian Webster of Canton Publishing of Plymouth/David agent had suggested adding His agent will send the work and his daughter, Hailey, were R. Haslam. children’s books, with the sec­ to Hallmark for a possible TV tough to miss Saturday at Brian Webster is a Detroit ond on Santa’s Elf due out for movie, said Webster, 59- Panera Bread in downtown Public Schools science teacher yule 2011. “This is where we met,” he Plymouth. and screenwriter. “I always This year’s book is dedi­ added of his meeting with the The Websters manned a loved telling stories to my cated “To the REAL Hailey publisher, who made the book table near the coffee shop’s kids,” he said during his week­ - Never let your dreams melt possible. Gary Stolz, manager front door, selling copies of end book signing at Panera. away.” Hailey, 20, is a junior of Panera, helped set up the Brian’s recently published “All my stories are family studying education at Wayne book signing. children’s book, “Snowvijle.” based or holiday-based.” State University. The family The family planned a read­ also includes sons Ryan and ing the afternoon of Dec. Christopher and two stepchil­ 21 at Children’s Hospital of dren, Michael and Sarah. Michigan in Detroit. Brian’s

Brian’s wife, Cathy Webster, ~ ... sister contacted the hospital. teaches second grade at Tonda “We’ll be donating 25 books Elementary in Canton. to the hospital,” said Hailey “Snowville” tells of a girl’s Webster, whose college educa­ journey to discover the truth tion is being funded in part by about Santa Claus. She ends the book. up in Snowville, a town of This photo of author Brian Webster and his daughter, Hailey, appears in Her dad said book writing snow people. Webster's book, 'Snowville.' is “quite a bit” different from “Today’s our first day at screenplays, which he’s written Panera,” the author said page with a snowman. Among great believers. I thought it for years. “You have to simplify Saturday. “It’s been doing those perusing and buying this would be a nice addition to everything,” he said. really well,” he added of book weekend was Sarah Gordon of the stocking.” Her kids are 7 Brian Webster can be sales, including at his wife’s Plymouth Township. and 10. reached at (313) 683-1109 or school. The book sells for Gordon liked that Webster Webster’s proud of a first- by e-mail at ideaworks247@ $12.95. teaches in Detroit, “which I place award at the Moondance hotmail.com. There’s a photo of Hailey admired immediately,” she International Film Fest, for and her dad on the dedication said. “I have two kids who are a story of a group of home­ [email protected] | (313) 222-8899 Santa Claus Canton churches team up for blood drive BY DARRELL CLEM for the holidays. No receipt OBSERVER STAFF WRITER is needed, and it’s a gift that keeps on giving,” Hulett said. definately As the American Red Cross “The blood banks are in a blood supplies face a short­ critical shortage status, and all age, two Canton churches are blood types are needed.” hoping holiday gift-givers will Donors also may call Diane came to town mark their calendars and give Risko, an American Red Cross the greatest gift of all — life. representative, at (313) 549- St. Thomas a’Becket Catholic 7052 for an appointment. Church and St. John Neumann Donors will receive T-shirts Parish have teamed up yet during the blood drive, one of again for a blood drive set for four the two Canton churches 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, plan to sponsor in 2011. Jan. 2, at St. John Neumann, Donor eligibility questions 44800 Warren Road west of may be directed to (866) 236- Sheldon. 3276. “Everything is in a critical St. Thomas a’Becket and stage right now,” Cathy Hulett, St. John Neumann organizers one of the organizers, said. hope to collect 300 units of 620 Starkweather • Old Village Appointments may be made blood. Plymouth online by visiting www.red- “We need as many donors as crossblood.org and entering we can get,” Hulett said. “We’d 734 - 453-1860 sponsor code CCU or by call­ like to meet our expectations The Area ’$ Most Thisted Custom Jeweler J ing Hulett at (734) 981-1333, or perhaps exceed it.” ext. 18. www.plymouthjewelry.com o f “It’s the perfect gift to give [email protected] | (313)222-2238

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For those who find all things Chi­ of Western strings, percussion, wood­ nese a little foreign, never fear. The winds, and brass. The result? A new and show is based on Chinese culture, but mesmerizing sound. the values it portrays belong to all of humanity. Each season, the composers cre­ ate over 20 original scores. They work S H E N Y U N closely with the choreographers to en­ PERFOKMING A RTS ONE OF THE MOST DEMAND­ ING ART FORMS IN THE WORLD sure a seamless blending of the music with each and every dance. Jan 20-23,2011 No other art form in the world Detroit Opera House EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS boasts such strong expressive qualities W ITH LIVE ORCHESTRA and diversity of technique as classical “There’sjust something about them,” Hotline: (8881880-4110, www.DetShows.conn Chinese dance. It takes years of rigor­ audience members often remark. TicketMaster.-1800! 745-3000 ous training to master the many leaps, ticketmaster.com/SfienYunOetroit flips, and delicate gestures. Dancers At a time when the influence of Tao­ “Brilliant choreography... must also be versed in Chinese cul­ ism, Buddhism, and Confucianism was cxtravagandy beautiful.” ture to achieve the bearing needed to strong in the Middle Kingdom, art was — BromlwayWorUicom bring ancient legends and heroic fig­ a means to explore the connection ures to life. between mankind and the higher uni­ ShenYunPerformingArts.org verse. Poets and artists cultivated virtue In addition to the classical forms, and engaged in study and meditation Shen Yun features the distinctive col­ because they believed that to create A GIFT FROM A DIVINE LAND tival Hall in London to the Kennedy ors and styles of ethnic and folk dance. true art worthy of the heavens, there Center in Washington, D.C. Shen Yun Choreographers draw upon over 20 dy­ must first be inner beauty and purity. THERE WAS A TIME long, long ago is more than just the world’s premier nasties and 50 ethnic groups to create when China was known as Shen Zhou— classical Chinese performing arts com­ pieces that range from the northern Today, the artists of Shen Yun follow The Land of the Divine. The arts and pany. It is an experience you won’t want steppes of Mongolia to the lush forests in that noble tradition. Their training the culture there were considered so to miss. of Yunnan. Among the most impressive regimen requires focus and a mindful exquisite and so vibrant that they could elements of any Shen Yun show are the lifestyle. Many draw inspiration from only have been bestowed by the heav­ A PERFORMANCE 5,000 YEARS IN large-scale ensemble pieces in which traditional cultivation practices such as ens. And thus the people of the land THE MAKING dozens of dancers appear to move as Falun Dafa, which teaches truthfulness, strove to hold themselves to a higher one body across the stage. compassion, and forbearance. standard so as to be worthy of such A performance by Shen Yun is tradi­ gifts. Today, Shen Yun brings these gifts tional Chinese culture as it was meant to Shen Yun has also created its very own Among the company’s artists are to you. be: a study in grace, wisdom, and all the brand of story-based dance, which of­ many winners of international compe­ virtues distilled from millennia of Chi­ ten deals with universal, thought-pro­ titions in dance, music, and singing, as Perhaps it is the quiet gentleness of nese civilization. The classically trained voking themes. As one distinguished well as accomplished choreographers the heavenly maidens that reminds us dancers, musicians, and singers of Shen ballet dancer noted, “There’s a lot of and composers. No other Chinese per­ of a better time and a better world. Yun Performing Arts share a vision: to depth and meaning. It’s a new realm of forming arts group in the world can Perhaps it is the conviction of warriors revive and restore Chinese culture to its dance.” boast such a remarkable body of tal­ dashing across the plains that tells us former, glorious state. ent. that good always defeats evil in the end. TWO GREAT CLASSICAL MUSIC Or maybe it’s just the timeless stories of Based in New York, Shen Yun Per­ forming Arts is distinguished by its con­ TRADITIONS ONE FRESH, UNEX­ A BRAND NEW courage and compassion, kindness and PECTED SOUND PRODUCTION FOR 2011 kinship. scious effort to remain independent of China’s communist regime, which has Months of training and preparation Whatever it is, Shen Yun has abused and impoverished the arts for Some remarkable instruments such touched the hearts of millions. “I as the pipa or erhu date back more than culminate each winter when Shen Yun decades. In fact, a show like Shen Yun’s debuts a spectacular original produc­ cried a few times,” one audience 3,500 years, but the reality is very few can no longer be found in China today. tion with all new dances, costumes, and member confessed. “What I saw Chinese instruments have made it to As one well-traveled New Yorker noted: music. was power, honesty, and integrity— “I’ve seen China before with my eyes, the world stage. To remedy this, the I am grateful for that.” The show has but this show had me experience China composers of Shen Yun bathe the dis­ Experience the extraordinary. graced some of the most presdgious with my soul.” tinctly Chinese sounds in a rich sea stages in the world, from the Royal Fes­

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Yet, according to the Industries of Greater Detroit, As economic woes continue that are in a thrift store or National Association of Resale which uses its revenues to strain consumer budgets, second-hand retail shop,” said Professionals, resale stores for job-creating programs, metro Detroit shoppers are Michael Saine, manager of have reported consistent returned to the retail market increasingly finding bargains the Society of St. Vincent de growth rates for the last five after a decade-long absence by at thrift stores and resale Paul store near the northwest years, despite an otherwise- opening a store on Ford Road shops they might once have corner of Wayne and Hunter struggling retail environment. west of Haggerty in Canton. snubbed during more prosper­ in Westland. “And you can “The NRF survey shows The store hopes to generate ous times when stretching use the cash in your hands to that the recession is not over $1 million in revenue dur­ their dollars seemed less criti­ get what you need instead of for the consumer,” said Steve ing the first year to support cal. charging it.” Murphy, president of fran­ its job-creation and training As bargain-hunting and St. Vincent de Paul, which chising for Winmark Corp., a programs, said Jeff Ukrainec, gently used merchandise have marked its fifth year in Minneapolis-based company director of donated goods. become more popular, area Westland last August, uses that specializes in leasing and Moreover, Goodwill plans to thrift stores are broadening its revenues for purposes developing retail stores that have retail stores in five south­ their customer base and lur­ such as food banks, children’s buy, sell and trade new and east Michigan counties within ing shoppers from Canton, camps and churches in need. used merchandise. “While we the next 10 years. Plymouth, Livonia, Westland, Across town, the Disabled BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER have begun to see some encour­ Though the Goodwill shop’s Garden City, Redford, American Veterans thrift store Sadie Litton of Westland marks prices at the new Salvation Army Thrift Store aging (economic) improve­ opening came just two months Farmington and other com­ at Middlebelt and Ann Arbor in Canton. ments, consumers remain cau­ after The Salvation Army munities. Trail raises money to support tious about spending.” store opened about three And, more shoppers have programs helping veterans. drastic impact on our busi­ there are those who shop with miles away, Ukrainec said he meant more revenues for In Livonia, The Salvation ness, not only from those who us for sport — they love to find QUALITY GOODS believes the two locations will charity organizations The Army Family Thrift Store on are adversely affected and vintage merchandise (at low Even as the economy benefit one another rather Salvation Army, Goodwill Plymouth west of Farmington have limited incomes, but cost).” improves, some officials say than detract from each other. 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Observer: Tell us about your business, many other shiny-nosed, flying spot, but he can’t fly. Rudolph's including the types of services and/or reindeer do you know? It takes some Observer: How has it changed since you biggest client products you feature? special qualities to be able to lead a opened? Rudolph: I lead sleighs. Most of huge sleigh and command the respect Rudolph: When I first started, the is Santa Claus, the time, I have an exclusive client, of eight grown-ups who’ve been doing elves made the toys individually by whom he helps an older gentleman in it a lot longer. I hear there’s a hand, then loaded them manually deliver toys to a red suit with a bushy penguin at the South Pole into Santa’s sleigh. Technology has children around white beard who delivers everybody likes with made both of those processes much the world every toys to all the good kind of a shiny bald easier. There’s a lot more computer- Christmas. little girls and boys. aided design that goes into it now. Occasionally, he lets The sleigh itself is much more me moonlight for high aerodynamic and it’s a lot school graduations, proms easier to pull, although and other events. The kids to be honest I make the think it’s cool. other eight reindeer do Observer: How did you first most of the work. decide to open your business? Observer: Do you have an Rudolph: I first got into the amusing anecdote to relate leading-a-sleigh business when the to our readers? reindeer around here wouldn’t let Rudolph: Well, me join in any reindeer games. My there was this time dad used this huge hunk of black Comet asked if he stuff to cover up my shiny nose. could lead the sleigh When it came off, I was shunned. into Greece, because I decided not to let it get me down, there was this girl and to use it for good. When Santa there he wanted realized what an advantage it gives to impress. So him in the night sky, especially I said, “OK, no when the weather’s bad, he and I shine off my nose.” hooked up. But the weather got as many aspects of their business as Observer: What makes your business bad and Comet was possible. Look at me, for example. Where SLEIGH MASTER unigue? too stubborn to let me would I be if the only thing I knew how Rudolph: Well... umm ... how ick up front, and he Business name: Rudolph the Red-Nosed to lead was a sleigh? Truthfully, there overshot the target and we Reindeer isn't all that much calling for that. So I ended up in Turkey. learned other forms of transportation, Your hometown: Rudolph specializes Observer: How has the recent economy North Pole too. On my down time from the North in leading sleighs affected your business? Hours of operation: 24 hours, Pole, I drive a mean cab in New York City. through inclement s.% a Rudolph: It hasn’t had too much Dec. 24-25 Observer: What's in store for the future weather, using his of an effect. After all, the economy Your business specialty: Leading of your business? shiny red nose to isn’t in the same sad shape all over sleighs through inclement weather Rudolph: Well, as technology guide the way. the world. There was a time when Website: www.rudolphrules.com continues to improve, I think radar Santa thought he was going to and computers will become more lay off a reindeer or two, but we of a standard in the sleigh-leading don’t have a union, and he couldn’t sakes. If they do that, they get toys, industry. Right now, we sort of go by decide between Prancer and Vixen. no matter what their economic my nose. I think in the future, it’ll be Santa doesn’t care about economics standing is. much more efficient. We could use anyway, fianta cares about children Observer: Any advice for other small another sleigh, but there’d be no one being had or good, so he just wants business owners? to drive it anyway, so we make do them to be good, for goodness Rudolph: Yes, they should diversify, know with what we’ve got.

Managing debt key lesson of AN EXCEPTIONAL HOME-LIKE SETTING FOR ACTIVE/ALERT, FRAIL/RECOVERING, financial crisis of recent years MEMORY IMPAIRED AND ALZHEIMER'S RESIDENTS. t’s hard to believe how fast how to pay the debt off. There is no doubt that we time goes. Looking back Another lesson investors are going through an incred­ Iat 2010,1 think everyone should learn from this past ible change in our economy Crystal would agree that it certainly year is that there is a differ-. and as investors there is no was an interesting year. ence between the U.S. econ­ other choice but to accept and wAssisiedkit* Whether it was the rebirth of omy and the stock market. embrace these changes. If you General Motors and Chrysler, It used to be that if the stock put your head in the sand and the change in Washington, market was doing well one ignore what is happening, (S& D.C. due to the outcome of generally assumed that the eventually it will catch up to i ‘ the mid-term U.S. economy was also doing l u a * * 8! you. I am sure there are many v J ... election, or the well. This year that wasn’t the other lessons to learn from ***-,•>** financial crisis case. The stock market did the last year, however, debt in Europe, this well, but the U.S. economy management and accepting certainly has continued to struggle. the new economic reality are been a notable In the not-so-distant past, key issues. • 24 Hour Professional Staffing • Planned Activities year. the great majority of pub­ As a side note, I’ve read • Private/Semi Private/Barrier Free • Beauty & Barber Shop The issue is licly, held U.S. corporations articles and listened to com­ • 3 Home Cooked Meafs A Day • On Call Nurse Practitioner what you and depended upon the U.S. econ­ mentators discuss their belief • Daily Housekeeping & Laundry' • Medication Management Money Matters I should have omy for the great majority of that we are witnessing the learned from their revenues. That is no lon­ decline of America as the • Wander Secured/Enclosed Courtyard • Incontinence Management Rick Bloom the events that ger the case. Over the last few predominant world power. I shaped 2010. years foreign markets have do not subscribe to this think­ Throughout opened to U.S. businesses. ing. Despite everything, our CANTON • (734) 453-3203 the year there were numer­ Corporations such as economy is still the largest Located at 8121 Lilley between Joy & Warren Roads ous stories about the debt McDonald’s and Coca-Cola and the most robust economy crisis in Europe. Whether do the great majority of their in the world. We are going it was the recent economic business abroad. Ford has through a difficult time; how­ bailout of Ireland or the prob­ more employees outside the ever, I believe when you look lems in Greece last summer, United States than inside the into the future you will still see we saw what happens when United States and General the American economy as the A MOTOWN TRADITION SINCE 1007 debts eventually become due. Motors sells more cars predominant economy, and the Unlike governments that can abroad. The bottom line is envy of the world. print money and have other that U.S. corporations are I wish you and yours a very mechanisms for a bailout, we multi-national and no lon­ happy, healthy holiday season. are not so fortunate. When ger depend upon the United Thank you for allowing me the Sunday our bills become due, we must States economy as they did opportunity to help you with pay them. in the past. As investors, we your personal financial affairs. I believe the lesson to learn may not like this; however, we Good luck! December 26 from the European debt crisis have to accept it. is the importance of manag­ Accepting this information Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial Caesars ing debt. One of the key les­ makes it easier to understand adviser. Observer & Eccentric readers 8:30 PM Kickoff sons of 2010 is to be mindful why the stock market has had can submit questions at moneymat- of the amount of debt we take a good year while at the same [email protected]. For more information, visit Rick's Web site at on. Before incurring any time the U.S. economy contin­ Ford Field ~7=7 debt, have a game plan as to ues to struggle. www.bloomassetmanagement.com. littlecaesarspizzabowl.com

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OUR VIEWS Holiday season brings out the best in Observer communities

As we sit with our families and a happy holiday season. There are increase in requests for assis­ Christmas and the holiday sea­ friends and celebrate another many examples of which we know, It is our nature to want our tance. Everyone gives what they son (including Hanukkah and Christmas and holiday season, including civic groups of all kinds, can, but with an economy still Kwanzaa) are for most of us about most of us can be thankful for the bell ringers at Salvation Army families gathered around us, struggling to show signs of recov­ home and hope, about family and ability to enjoy the trappings of kettles, churches, volunteers who ering, that hasn’t been easy. love. We all long to be together, the season — the food, the pres­ work the shelters and food lines, like a warm blanket of love, Each year, we rouse ourselves but in today’s fast-paced, too- ents, the family. local Jewish and Muslim orga­ during the holiday season to listen busy-to-take-the-time world, the It is our nature to want our nizations uniting to relieve their especially at the holidays. to the better angels of our nature. fates don’t always allow that. families gathered around us, like Christian brethren on Christmas We reach out to others during this Separations come, an asser­ a warm blanket of love, especial­ Eve and Christmas Day. special time and promise to carry tion all too clear especially to the ly at the holidays. However, not Countless stories crop up every befits the season. Sure, there will our concern forward into the new families of our servicemen and everyone has that luxury. Whether year of these good-deed doers. be plenty of food and presents, as year. women serving in wars on two for medical reasons or through And there are countless more the commercialization of the sea­ Sometimes we do and some­ fronts — Afghanistan and Iraq economic strife, many don’t have about whom stories do not crop son comes to a close, but that’s not times we get too caught up in the — this holiday season. Until we families with whom to spend the up, folks who help simply because really the reason we get together. frenzy of our own too-busy lives can have that perfect Christmas, holidays. they want to, and can. They host We do so in the spirit of love and to make good on the promise. We we will all simply have to muddle That’s what makes people will­ the homeless, donate anonymous­ togetherness. do the best we can and then, when through, somehow. ing to share what they can — be ly to charities, help charitable It won’t be that way for every­ the season rolls around again, we Sometimes merry little it their money, their toys, their groups pack food packages. one, of course. Local chari­ make the promise one more time. Christmases can be the best kind. belongings, their homes, their Those of us left to gather will ties again report a decline, for The commercial aspect is omni­ We hope your holiday season ful­ businesses — to help others have do so with love and gratitude, as the most part, in giving, but an present, but once we get past that, fills your every hope and dream.

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"My grandma (Gall Khalil) sent "A pretty dress and a black "A dress and a purse from my "(The Play-Doh) Martian Matter, "It was Hungry, Hungry Hippos." me a really pretty necklace. It jacket with flowers from my grandma. The purse had jewels, but if you don't take care of it, it Ashley Whaley had a heart on the bottom." grandma." and the dress was really pretty dries out." Westland Ranya Krayen Layla Krayen with spaghetti strings." Jacob Quattro fifth-grader at Riley School in Livonia Livonia Jeneen Krayen Westland third-grader at Buchanan in Livonia

' My iPod. I really wanted one Probably a new TV. It was a 19 "I would like to get an American "I hope I get a DSI." “It was last year. My dad gave because it can hold all my music inch." Girl Doll." Tony Buscemi me an Xbox 360. I'd wanted it for and I love it." Brett Orum Anna Damuth third-grader from St. Valentine in many years, ever since it came Emily Proctor Garden City second-grader from St. Valentine School Redford out." Garden City in Redford Michael Walendowski Garden City

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BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN be a leader to encourage oth­ Muslim cousins stepped in.” cooperation, we’re planning to CORRESPONDENT ers. It’s a great way to meet Like Begg, Dr. Muzammil meet at their sites, but we’re friends, to do a good deed not Ahmed is looking forward to inspired by them and having Once again, the desire to only for Jews, but all people.” working with the Jewish com­ our own volunteer day. We’re work together and overcome Gail Greenberg is overseeing munity again. This year, in expecting several hundred obstacles is saving the day the volunteer opportunities for addition to coordinating stu­ volunteers, students as well as — in this case, Christmas day. Mitzvah Month as senior staff dents from Crescent Academy families,” said Ahmed, a urolo­ Christmas falls on Saturday associate at the Federation’s International in Canton gist with offices in Westland this year, the Jewish Sabbath, Alliance for Jewish Education. and members of the Canton and Dearborn. “We want to and creates a problem for “As part of the month, we’re mosque Muslim Community emphasize it’s a good family hundreds of Jews who volun­ having a challenge to the com­ of Western Suburbs, Ahmed activity.” teer in place of Christians so munity to collectively do 1,800 is seeking the help of students To offer a lending hand to they can celebrate the birth of hours of volunteer service,” from the three high schools in Christians on Christmas day, Jesus with their families and Greenberg said. “We have the Plymouth-Canton district. visit www.ciomvolunteerday. friends. some planned activities, as “In the spirit of interfaith eventbrite.com. The Jewish Federation of Muzammil Ahmed of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan well as some activities people Metropolitan Detroit and (third from left) and Rabbi Norman T. Roman (right) of Temple Kol Ami in are going on their own to Jewish Community Relations West Bloomfield are shown with volunteers from the Muslim and Jewish volunteer toward a common Council are not canceling the communities at last year's Volunteer Day at Gleaners Food Bank in Detroit. goal of reaching a community annual Mitzvah Day, however, milestone.” only moving it. The conflict in at the Village of Redford. friends Barbara Schwartz of On the web at www.jew- timing is leading to new ways Mendel, a lawyer, is past presi­ Farmington Hills and Ilene ishdetroit.org/mitzvah, is a for Jews and Muslims to per­ dent of the Jewish Community Gretchko of West Bloomfield listing of different places to I # Iw ofa second form good deeds. Relations Council and an offi­ lend a helping hand as well. volunteer. Last year for the first time, cer for the American Jewish “I think it’s a very good cause “People are excited. People the two religious communi­ Committee. Last year Sophie, and helps Christian people to are learning about places in Is the difference between ties came together to relieve 16, Rebecca, 13, and Henry, take a break and go to church,” the community they might not Christians at four dozen orga­ 11, separated food and packed said Dunn, who volunteers known about that need help,” nizations. This year, instead of boxes at Gleaners Community with her sister, Marlene Nessel Greenberg said. “Last year, a comeback and an volunteering Christmas day, Food Bank. of Farmington Hills. “The Mitzvah Day was incredible. unforgettable victory Jews will offer a helping hand “We’ve served meals at St. elderly really appreciate the We had a rabbi and imam Christmas Eve and throughout Hugo’s and the kids have seen company. We usually do a working together with groups the entire month, and Muslims people are homeless and what sing-a-long and my sister plays of families. Everyone was on Christmas day as part of that means that they don’t piano. A lot of residents don’t focused on helping others.” the first Council of Islamic have food,” said Mendel of have families and friends. They Organizations Volunteer Day. Birmingham. “It’s great life really love it and we get such a BUILDING PEACE Since Friday is a work day, lessons for them, for me.” kick out of it.” Victor Begg couldn’t the Mitzvah Day effort will be Sarah Crane, 23, of Hy Safran enjoyed the expe­ agree more about the suc­ smaller with several hundred Farmington Hills was able rience so much last year, he’s cess. Last year, as chairman fewer participants than the to learn from her experience organizing a group of young of the Council of Islamic 900 last year. serving lunch to the homeless leaders in the Jewish com­ Organizations, he gathered “I’m glad that we were able at Trinity Lutheran Church munity. members of Muslim congrega­ to work it out, to still do mitz- in Clinton Township. Crane is Safran, 26, is senior adviser tions to assist in the project. vahs and respect our Sabbath. community relations associate to Congressman Gary Peters. This year, with the conflict Holiday Youth Speed Camp - (athletes 8-12 year old) We’re going to have 25 or 27 for JCRC. Last year, Safran served the of Christmas falling on the December 28th from Noon - 2:30 pm different places for volunteers “It makes the idea of home­ poor at St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen Jewish Sabbath, the Council Cost is $35 per athlete, Includes T shirt to deliver — Meals on Wheels, lessness more real because we in Detroit. is organizing a volunteer day Please register before December 24th - SPOTS LIMITED! poinsettias to seniors,” talked with individuals there,” “My family, the Safrans, Dec. 25. said Micki Grossman of said Crane, who volunteered have been very involved in the “We’ve got to keep working Farmington Hills. Grossman with her mother, Stacey of Jewish community — Shaarey at it, to continue our actions to Holiday Speed & Agility Camp - (athletes 13-18 year old) is co-chairwoman with Freya Birmingham. Zedek with lay lead roles as build peace, relationships and December 29th & 30th from 1 - 3:30 pm Weberman. “I think volunteering is well as the Jewish Federation,” religious tolerance, and hope­ Cost is $75 per athlete, Includes T shirt important. Mitzvah Day said Safran, who lives in fully more and more people Please register before December 27th - SPOTS LIMITED! PARTNERING allows all of us to come togeth­ Franklin and grew up in will join,” said Begg, senior “Were going to be at sev­ er and do good,” Sarah said. Birmingham. adviser for the Council and eral sites partnering with the a Bloomfield Hills resident. To register houseofspeed.com/Llvonia to sign or give Muslim community again VOLUNTEERING AT 80 JEWISH TRADITION “This year we’re volunteer­ us a call at 734.233.4944. this year. Last year it created Ilene Dunn began volun­ “The important part of ing two days, Christmas Eve new bonds of friendship. The teering about 20 years ago. being Jewish is giving back day and Christmas day when goals and tradition aren’t that She’s still helping out at age to the community and social the Council is relieving the \ X D o o rn B e e b e ' s unlike,” Grossman said. 80 and has already deliv­ justice, being a light unto the Christians and Jews. Now Todd Mendel and his wife, ered Hanukkah packages to nations,” he said. “It’s absolute­ we’re helping the Jews, too, OF Soozan, and their three chil­ seniors at Menorah House ly important to get involved and allowing them to observe i dren will be volunteering in Southfield this year. Her and grab the microphone and their Sabbath because their # m m ? ■ mm*?' P O W E R E D B Y H

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The Humitz connection for the Spartans fac­ tored heavily in the County mat champ win as sophomore James Roberts of goaltender Connor 'It's always great beating Farmington Hills Harrison CC, whether they're my stopped 30-of-33 CC shots, while cousin won the Oakland County alma mater or not. They're Michael tallied the Championship at 140 pounds a storied program and it's game-winning goal on Saturday. He becomes the on a backhand shot third Hawk in history to win the a huge win for us.' at 2:12 of the final prestigious title and the first GERRY VERTO, Stevenson coach and period. since Pat Palajac took home a CC graduate Stevenson first- the title in 1979. The other Hawk year coach Gerry CHRIS FLECK | PHLECK PHOTOS champion was Damien Crudele Vento, a CC graduate, Falcons’ senior Matt Allemang put the puck past Flyers' goalie Keith Ladouceur for a 5-1 score early in the second period. in 1976. also notched his first win against the Shamrocks. In the finals, Roberts It was the Spartans’ first victory over a Catholic entered the second period Central squad since the 2008 season. down 2-1 against Division 1 No. “It’s nice, but for us it’s a win, and we move on 4-ranked Riley Hanson of Novi- to the next game,” said Vento, whose team doesn’t Detroit Catholic Central. return to action until Jan. 5. “It’s always great As Hanson stood up to beating CC, whether they’re my alma mater or not. Falcons crank up power escape, the cradlemeister They’re a storied program and it’s a huge win for clamped down to lock in the us.” cradle again to notch his fifth It was 2-2 after one period with Stevenson BY DAN O'MEARA Farmington also reached the high point total to 19, broke a 1-1 pin of the tournament and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER end of the 2010 portion of its tie at 8:17- getting on the board first at 3:57 when Andrew the title of Oakland County Palushaj banged home a rebound off assists from schedule without a loss in nine The Falcons took command Champion. Ryan Urso and Nick Barr. Farmington’s power play was games. The Falcons also are 3- of the scoreboard when Danny CC’s Ryan Keller made it 1-1 on a backhand from ... well, not very powerful at the 0-1 in the Oakland Activities Prokes and Alex Schmitt, who Roberts pinned his way to Nolan Gluchowski at 5:45 and the Shamrocks start of the hockey season. It Association’s top division. had his second-straight, two-goal the championship. He started scored again to go up 2-1 just 42 seconds later on a was weak in fact. But that has “I’m as happy as can be that game, netted power-play goals out with a second period pin quick wrist shot by Charlie Green after a pinpoint changed in a month’s time. we’re 9-0,” Veliucci said. “Did with 5:51 and 2:59 remaining. over James Huang of North pass from Carson Gatt. (Sean Gaffney also drew an The revitalized Falcons scored I expect it? No. But am I sur­ Flyers coach Ken Anderson Farmington, then caught Sam assist). four power-plays goals Saturday prised? Not really, either.” said his young team (3-5,0-2) Hier of South Lyon in a cradle At the 10:44 mark of the same period, Stevenson night in their 7-3 rout of intra­ The rematch with the Flyers didn’t compete well in the first for this second win. scored on a four-and-four when Josh Pettersson city rival Farmington Hills — Farmington rallied from two period and played as if it was in He defeated Mitchell Sable scored his fourth of the year from Brendan Hay. Unified. goals down for a 5-4 win in late awe. of West Bloomfield in the first Stevenson then enjoyed a five-on-three advan­ “We’ve been working on our November — was all but over in “They brought it to us pretty period. Next up was Division tage early in the second period when CC took back- power play,” coach Mark Vellucci the first period as the Falcons good,” he said. “We had too many 1 No. 9-ranked Diego Camp of to-back penalties during an 11-second span. said. “Our power play was awful the scored on two late power plays to mental breakdowns like we’ve Rochester and Roberts was The power play, however, backfired when a first four or five games. Then, we take a 4-1 lead. been having so far this year. awarded a controversial pin. started to get it working. We knew Nick Elliott, who had a goal Please see STEVENSON, B2 we were capable of doing that.” and two assists to raise his team- Please see FALCONS, B2 Alumni hoops The Garden City High School girls basketball program will be holding its annual alumni game ROUNDBALL CLASSIC on Thursday, Dec. 30, inside the school gymnasium, 6500 Middlebelt. All former Garden City girls Glenn ‘rockets' basketball players are welcome and encouraged to attend. The junior varsity team will play the alumni from 6-7 p.m. and the past Willow Run varsity from 7-8:30 p.m. . If you have any further ques­ Westland John Glenn concluded play in the tions, contact Barry Patterson Glenn Roundball Classic in sterling fashion at (734) 635-2388 or Michele Tuesday night as the Rockets blasted visiting Tyree at (734) 306-8763. Ypsilanti Willow Run, 69-48. Senior Marcus Meeks led three Rocket players Rankin pins down title in double figures with 16 points. Junior Abeon Redford Union sophomore Simmons followed with 13 points and senior Colin Rankin reigned supreme Canton's Bryan Tolinski handles the anchor leg of the 200 yard backstroke relay during Friday s Wildcat Holiday Relays at Salem. Christian Cobile added 11. Senior Chris Jones in the 171-pound weight class chipped in with eight points. Saturday at the Franklin For Willow Run (2-4), Aaron Richmond topped Invitational held in Livonia. the scoring chart with 14 points and teammate Dequantis Henderson twined 10. The Panther grapplerwas Teams make splash at Wildcat Relays pretty dominant in defeating Glenn burst out to a 17-9 lead after one quar­ ter, moved the margin to 36-19 at halftime and his foes in the early rounds and BY TIM SMITH coasted to its second win in three tries this season concluded his march toward OBSERVER STAFF WRITER by outscoring the Flyers 33-29 over the final two capturing the crown with a 5-2 frames. decision over Alex O'Conner of The annual Wildcat Holiday Relays combined NORTH FARMINGTON 52, CLARENCEVILLE 37: North the host Patriots. cheers of the season with cheers for the swim­ Farmington improved to 3-1 on the season by rac­ "It was a tightly contested mers, as nine high schools put on a splendid ing past Livonia Clarenceville Tuesday night in match," RU head coach Rob showing. play at the Glenn Roundball Classic. Rankin said. "There wasn't Capturing first place at the Plymouth-hosted Urbane Bingham tossed in a game-high 18 a whole lot of room for mis­ event, actually held at Salem High School, was points and Caleb Hogans netted 11 as the Raiders takes." Monroe with 352 points. Howell trailed with took control in the first two frames by outscoring In addition to Rankin's hero­ 338, followed by Walled Lake Northern (296) their foes 25-14. ics, the Panthers received and Park teams Canton and Plymouth. Sam Brown bagged 15 to pace Clarenceville (2- strong performances from The Chiefs took fourth with 293 points, while 2). senior Josh Hall at 135 and the Wildcats and Dearborn Edsel Ford shared PLYMOUTH 65, FERNDALE 57: Also at the Glenn classmate Christian Colon at the No. 5 spot with 253 points each. Rounding Roundball Classic, Plymouth senior guard Mike heavyweight. Hall settled for out the standings were Tecumseh (seventh, 239), Nadratowski poured in 28 points and pulled down second after dropping a heart­ 12 rebounds as the Wildcats knocked off Ferndale. Woodhaven (eighth, 232) and Redford Union breaking one-point defeat to (ninth, 114). Other big contributors for Plymouth (2-3) his Franklin opponent in the “It was a good meet for us,” Wildcats head included senior forwards Pat Salo (12 points, seven coach Doug Schade said. “It was a nice start to rebounds) and Brennen Beyer (10 points, eight final, while Colon took third see where we stand right now. The highlight of rebounds). after pinning his Garden City the meet for us was our 200 butterfly relay that According to Plymouth head coach Mike foe. took first place.” Soukup, a key factor to the win was the way his "All three have been rock That relay team finished with a time of team warded off Ferndale’s defensive pressure. solid all year," Rankin said. 1:45.22 and included seniors Alex Jouney, “Our team did a good job of handling that pres­ "I was very pleased and the Ethan Christensen, Zach Koch and sophomore sure and not succumbing to it,” Soukup said. “And effort was there from every­ Cameron Earls. we were able to make them pay in most cases.” one." Meanwhile, Canton won several of the 10 FARMINGTON 54, FRANKLIN 40: Farmington evened events, including the 400 free relay (juniors its record at 1-1 on the year with this lopsided vic­ Pratt sparks MU Victor Zhang, Adrian Simion, Jay Jin and soph­ tory Tuesday night over Livonia Franklin. Playing the first time follow­ omore Mike Carlson, 3:21.75); 400 medley relay Senior Anthony Rutledge tossed in 11 points, ing a nine-day layoff for final (Jin, Zhang, senior Christopher Krebs and junior classmate Tyler Johnson twined 10 and junior exams, the Madonna University Adrian Simon, 3:57-19); and 200 medley relay Chris Hare bagged nine to pace a balanced women's basketball team Farmington attack. (Jin, Zhang, Carlson and senior Jacob Dillon, PHOTOS BY JOHN KEMSKI showed little rust with a 65-60 1:45.38). Max Shamus scored 13 and Mike Sharp added nonconference victory Monday Sophomore Cameron Earls of the Plymouth Wildcats is ready to 11 to lead Franklin (0-3). swim one of the events he competed in during Friday's Wildcat The Falcons broke open a tight game in the sec­ Please see SIDELINES, B3 Please see R ELAYS , B3 Holiday Relays. ond half by outscoring the Patriots 35-23.

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Results Old School 90, Arsenal 70: Chris Shepard bagged a game-high 28 points and Dewey Rambin netted 19 as Old School raced out to a 43-32 halftime lead and coasted to this decisive victory over Arsenal. Anthony Rutledge chipped in with 17 as Old School moved above the .500 mark to 3-2. Mike Robinson paced Arsenal with 20 points and Dede Smith tossed in 15. Dirty Dozen 79, Run N' Gun 78: Andre Johnson poured in 21 points as Dirty Dozen outlasted Run N' Gun to win for the third time in five tries. TC Martez and Dion Sherrell both scored 17 points in the winning effort. Run N' Gun got 21 points from Drew Bradford and 18 more from Lance Wesson. Team USA 96, All Sport 60: Team USA remained ahead of the pack as Terrence Whitehead and D. Williams each scored 19 points. All Sport got a game-high 34-point performance from Mike Beatty and 16 from Ed Browder. RT-Runner 73, McBallers 66: Jason Allen netted a team-leading 24 points and Gerald Binford chipped in 13 as RT-Runner built a 10-point halftime lead and PHOTO BY DANIEL MICHAEL rolled to its third win of the season. Cheli's Chili 64, Heavyweights 62 (0T): A furious second-half rally saw Franklin players celebrate after back-to-back mercy rule wins during last weekend's Taylor SportsPlex Holiday Tournament conquest. Heavyweights overcome a 21-point halftime deficit to force this game into overtime. Unfortunately for Heavyweights, the extra session was not as kind as Cheli's Chili regrouped to pull out the thrilling victory. Mike Bright tossed in 21 points and Tre Parker netted 15 to pace the winning effort. Heavyweights' top Barnes MVP as Pats roll in holiday tourney sluggers included Wes Hicks with 20 points and Leroy Blyden with 18. Scoring Leaders Name Team PPG Tournament MVP Travis Barnes scored also scored during the period with assists the Taylor SportsPlex Holiday Tourney. Mike Beatty All Sport 31.6 four times Saturday night as Livonia going to Tyler Dewhirst, Danny Donahue, The Patriots, outshot Lincoln Park 38-8, led 8-1 Chris Shepard Old School 25.2 Franklin rolled past host Taylor Unified, Josh Leonard, Stadler and Andrew after one period and invoked a running clock 7:53 Wes Hicks Heavyweights into the second period. 23.5 8-0, to capture the Taylor SportsPlex Pearson. O ther Franklin goal scorers included Adam Brandon Daniels MC Bailers 22 Holiday boys hockey title. Wiacek’s shorthanded goal just 4:22 in Michael, Tyler Dewhirst, Richie Wieczorek, Travis Andre Johnson Dirty Dozen 21.5 The Patriots, who improved to 4-6 over­ final period ended the game in a eight- Barnes, Kevin Webb and Aaron Hoffmeyer. Mike Robinson Arsenal 20 all, led 3-0 after one period as Barnes, a goal mercy. Chipping in with two assists apiece were Josh Lance Wesson Run N’ Gun 19 sophomore, notched a natural hat trick. Franklin, which beat Taylor Unified for Leonard, Danny Donahue, Webb, Wieczorek and Kevin Davis Arsenal 18.6 Mike Diaz drew two of the assists on the second time this season, outshot the Michael. Darien Bynum Dirty Dozen 18.5 Barnes’ three goals, while Tyler Satkowiak, hosts 33-14. Adding one assist each were Tyler Satkowiak, Dan Kurtanitis Cheli's Chili 18.2 Adam Stadler and Zach Wiacek each “The team is finally coming together Jerome Schlaff, Zach Wiacek, Dewhirst and Mike Bright Cheli's Chili 17.6 added one. and playing with confidence and control,” Stadler. Leroy Blyden Heavyweights 16.2 Franklin scored four more times in the Franklin coach Scott Wirgau said. Franklin used two goaltenders - Matt Slinder, who played the first period, and Travis Ferrier. Gerald Binford RT-Runner 16.2 FRANKLIN 10, LINCOLN PARK 1: Sophomores Adam second period including power play goals Tyler Stireman had the lone Lincoln Park goal Dion Sherrell Dirty Dozen 16 Stadler and Mike Diaz each scored twice as by Adam Michael and Aaron Hoffmeyer. from Adam Bussell to make it 1-1 at 2:25 of the BJ Jones MC Bailers 15.6 Livonia Franklin (3-6) snapped a six-game losing Kevin Webb (unassisted) and Barnes first period. Anthony Rutledge Old School 15 skid Friday in a victory over the Railsplitters in Terrence Coker Dirty Dozen 14.6 Drew Bradford Run N'Gun 14.2 Jason Allen RT-Runner 14 Terrence Whitehead Team USA 14 TC Martez Dirty Dozen 14 STEVEHSON it’s not something you want to good hockey game.” to play on the road in a tough Corey Terrant Heavyweights 12.5 FROM PAGE B1 do,” Vento said of giving up a Connor Humitz seemed to environment - we’ll be fine. Jay Scagg Dirty Dozen 12.5 goal on a five-on-three man get stronger and gain confi­ Stevenson’s got a great team.” Donald Tinsley Arsenal 11.5 Stevenson defenseman fall advantage. “But our guys kind dence as the game wore on. CC had the advantage in Linzee Bennett Run N' Gun 11.5 down at the blue line while of sucked it up and found a “He did have a shaky start,” shots (33-21), but took seven Dede Smith Arsenal 11.5 trying to keep the puck in way and came back with a big Vento said. “But you know penalties including three in Ed Browder All Sport 11.5 and Green took advantage shorthanded goal of our own, what, he’s a sophomore play­ tlje final period. (Stevenson David Klein MC Bailers 11.2 an unassisted goal at 5:14 to so credit to them.” ing against a powerhouse like also had a total of seven.) Tyrone Temple MC Bailers 11.2 make it 3-2. CC, and he had two that he “We were a little undisci­ TC Dirty Dozen 11 Stevenson then found itself PROTECTING THE LEAD probably wanted back, but plined and I didn’t like that Tommy Clark Team USA 10.8 short a man after taking a Connor Humitz then kept I tell you what, he came up at all,” Johnson said. “I’ll Khari Reid Run N'Gun 10.6 penalty at the 7:15 mark. the Shamrocks off the board, with some monster saves for take a look at some of those Dewey Rambin Old School 10.6 But the Spartans returned including a furious last 1:35 us and was a big part of this penalties on tape and see Antione Hatcher Heavyweights 10.5 the favor a shorthanded goal when CC pulled its goalie for , win.” what’s going on. But outside Tre Parker Cheli's Chili 10.2 of their own when Palushaj the sixth attacker. The loss dropped CC to an of that of being undisci­ notched his 11th of the season “I think we got some great uncharacteristic 4-3 overall. plined, I thought we played on a nifty passing play from goaltending when we needed “It was kind of a crazy start hard. I thought we had a lot Urso and John Mandryk. it,” Vento said. “The guys just to the second period with all of good chances. Their goalie Ch efs. 'Cats on a roll That set the stage for sacrificed. When they pulled those penalties back-and- (Humitz) played fantastic Super Bowl in Canton hosted a Michael Humitz, who beat CC that goalie at the end, our forth,” Catholic Central coach tonight. Obviously they were high school bowling matchup wor­ PREP BOWLING netminder Connor Pankow guys were getting in front Todd Johnson said. “It went diving and blocking a few thy of the facility’s name. with 14:48 left for what of shots and doing whatever to the third period tied and shots. It’s one of those things. Last Thursday, the Canton and Maul’s 158. proved to be the deciding goal they had to do to clear that they (Stevenson) made the It’s a good rivalry, so we’ll take Salem squads got together and In the opening match game, off assists from Pettersson puck out of our zone. play to win the game. a lot of positives out of the turned in some close and exciting Cade tallied a 187 while Ashley and Cam Humitz (Michael’s “We got a little undisci­ “We’ve got a young team game.” games, with the Chiefs prevailing Kretschmer (190) and Larkin (158) brother and Connor’s cousin). plined early, but they settled and they have 15 seniors, so it in the varsity boys and varsity girls also had solid showings. “That was a back breaker, down and played a pretty was a good experience for us [email protected] | (313) 222-6851 contests. Baker games were divided, with The Canton varsity boys came Canton falling 152-153 to Salem from behind to win 19-11, while in the opener before turning the the girls matchup was a nailbiter tables (142-127) in the second — won 17-13 by the Chiefs. game. Salem’s boys got off to a fast Canton’s JV teams also were vic­ FALCONS start, however, winning 213-209 in FROM PAGE B1 torious. The boys won 20-10 (top the first Baker game, although the scorers: Canton, Gaiy Barnett, 213; Chiefs won 201-183 in the second Salem, Brandon Allison, 203) and “We’re still relatively young Baker game. In the opening match the girls won 21.5-8.5 (top scorers: on defense. As we go along, game, the Rocks similarly started Canton, Beth Stark, 146; Salem, we’ll get more confident, strong and won behind David Ashley Mikolaiczik, 141). stronger on the puck and be Nikkila (257), Kevin Williams okay.” (248) and Ryan Clark (199). Sweep for Wildcats Farmington made it 5-1 Canton’s Alex Champagne rolled Plymouth’s bowling squads early in the second period a 269 while Kurt Kowalski and all came away victorious last with Matt Allemang’s goal, Ryan Washburn had strong games Thursday against Northville, with but the Falcons were busy of235 and 199, respectively, but to the matches also at Super Bowl. killing penalties the rest of no avail. The varsity boys won 29-1, led by | the time. Unified’s Ryan In Game 2, the Chiefs came out Kyle Webb (247-198-445), Justin Murray scored the only other firing and erased a 28-pin deficit Thompson (227-185-412), Brandon goal of the period at 11:01. to ultimately win going away. Top Congdon (202-207-409) and Eric “We got a little undisci­ bowlers for Canton were Ross Thompson (205-194-399)- plined,” Vellucci said. “We Terrasi (245) and Josh Pozan (217). It was much closer in the varsity took some undisciplined pen­ Pacing Salem were Clark (242) girls contest, although the Wildcats alties. The bottom line is they and TVler Foley (204). earned a 16-14 win. Top Plymouth were stupid penalties, and we The girls match came down rollers included MacKenzie didn’t do it in the first (peri­ to the final two bowlers, with Carlson (186-288-474), Caitlyn od). They took the penalties in Canton’s late comeback doing the Webb (202-160-362), Tiffani the first and we capitalized. trick for the Chiefs. Patterson (128-189-317) and “Killing that five-minute Ashley Cade and Charlotte Jessica Cullen (132-102-234). penalty was probably the Zimmer tallied scores of 171 and In the JV boys matchup, game right there. If they 157 in the clincher, while Salem Plymouth won 28-2. Eric Combee score, it’s a two-goal lead shooters included Kristen Larkin’s bowled a 210 in the second match (5-3), and the worst lead in excellent 194 game and Bridge game for the Wildcats. hockey is a two-goal lead.” CHRIS FLECK | PHLECK PHOTOS The Falcons sandwiched Senior goalie Tim Rogers stopped 25 shots for the Falcons, who continue to roll early in the 2010-11 season. a pair of power-play goals SPORTS ROUNDUP around a third for Unified in the last period. games except for this one,” Zac Massa and Prokes and the second period and being Franklin baseball camp kills, will be from 12:15-2:45 p.m. Schmitt scored his second Anderson said. “With the Wood also had two assists undisciplined, that’s going Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m- at 10:39, and Kyle Gandy got playoff system in the league each. Winning goalie Tim to hurt us down the road, The fifth annual Franklin 12:15 p.m. Each camper will bring the seventh goal with 25 sec­ now, as long as we’re playing Rogers faced 28 shots, Keith because we’re going to get Future Stars spring baseball camp his or her sack lunch. Campers and onds left. well in February, there isn’t Ladouceur of the Flyers 34. tired out from killing penal­ for boys and girls in grades 3-6 will instructors will eat a supervised Farmington’s Kyle Rea much to worry about now. “We have great senior ties over and over. be Saturday, Feb. 12 at the high sack lunch together in the bleach­ opened the scoring at 13:01 of “Our leaders are trying, but leadership, great captains,” “But we have a lot of depth school fieldhouse, located at 31000 ers of the fieldhouse. the first period. Scott Newel we haven’t had any good con­ Vellucci said. “All 21 guys are up front and with the D. We Joy Road, Livonia. The cost for each session is $25, and Kyle Wood scored for tinuity yet from shift to shift. focused on competing and can put a lot of combinations Session 1, consisting of hitting, or $45 for both sessions. Unified in the first (12:20) Until that happens, we’re winning. Honestly, the only out there for the penalty- base running skills and infield E-mail Franklin varsity baseball and third (8:05) periods, going to have inconsistent thing that’s going hurt us is kill. I think our depth has work, will be from 9-11:30 a.m coach Matt Fournier at mfour- respectively. games like this.” ourselves. really shown in the first nine Session 2, consisting of pitching, [email protected]; or “We were right in all the Farmington’s Ethan Baker, “Taking those penalties in games.” catching, outfield and defensive call (734) 968-0499

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Maslyk, DeLeon Morris, Kyle (Morris, Weber, Maslyk, Blazers 5-0 after drubbing Crusaders Strobel), 4:39.19; 9- Redford Strobel), 2:25.70. Livonia Ladywood dressed 12 points. RELAYS Union (n/a), 4:58.55. 200 backstroke: 2. Plymouth only seven players, but those GIRLS BASKETBALL Ladywood made 12-of-15 free FROM PAGE B1 200 butterfly: 1. Plymouth (Earls, Jouney, Liakos, seven got the job done as the throw, while the Crusaders hit (Jouney, Christensen, Earls, Christensen), 1:54.11; 6. Blazers remained undefeated only l-of-7- Zach Koch), 1:45.22; 8. Canton (Nathan Benjamin, with a 62-43 girls basketball Two key reserves missed the CLARENCEVILLE 55, HAZEL PARK 43: LOCAL RESULTS Canton (Champine, Michael Bindas, Saul Park, Bryan triumph Monday night at game because of injuries includ­ Senior guard Jenna Burgess poured Results from Observer-area Fluegemann, Kyle Bindas, Tolinski), 2:22.57. Macomb LAnse Creuse North. ing sophomore guard Shelby in a game-high 23 points Monday teams are as follows: Souvik Roy), 2:12.11. 500 freestyle: 7. Canton Junior guard Briana Combs Walsh (ankle) and senior center as host Livonia Clarenceville (2-3) 400 yard freestyle relay: l. 1-meter diving: 3. Connor (Drew Wade, Marceau, nailed four 3-pointers en route Katy Rooney (wisdom teeth turned back the Vikings (0-4). Canton (Victor Zhang, Mike McManus (Plymouth), 173.80; Brittany Tallman and Jodi Ankiel Carlson, Krebs), 4:57-31; 8. to a game-high 19 points as the pulled). added eight and six, respectively, for Carlson, Adrian Simon, Jay 7. Ryan Kilgore (Canton), Redford Union (n/a), 5:18.45; Blazers improved to 5-0 overall. “All of our kids battled and the victorious Trojans, who led 24- Jin), 3:21.75; 3. Plymouth 130.90; 10. Alex Sogge 9- Plymouth (Zoch, Gunnar Sophomore forward Kiley competed, everyone contrib­ 11 at halftime and 43-23 after three (Ethan Christensen, Alex (Canton), 87-75. Savalox, Strobel, Mike Pool), Gorski and sophomore guard uted” said Ladywood first-year quarters. Jouney, Cameron Earls, Adam 400 medley: 1. Canton (Jin, 5:32.92. Andrea Anastos added 14 and coach Anthony Coratti, whose Courtney Coombs led Hazel Park Liakos), 3:35.57; 9- Redford Krebs, Simion, Zhang), 3:57-19; 200 medley: 1. Canton (Jin, 12, respectively, while senior team led 33-17 at halftime. with 14 points. Union (names not available), 6. Plymouth (Strobel, Maslyk, Dillon, Zhang, Carlson), forward Teresa Wojnarowski Center Jazmine Brown led Clarenceville was 17-of-32 from 5:14.15. Weber, Liakos), 4:27-77. 1:45.38; 8. Redford Union chipped in with 10. UAnse Creuse North (1-3) with the foul line, while Hazel Park made 400 medley: 6. Canton 200 breaststroke: 4. Canton (n/a), 1:59-60; 9- Plymouth 13-of-24. (Jonathan Marceau, Jacob (Fluegemann, Nick Lacich, (Weber, Maslyk, Zoch, Morris), Dillon, Christopher Krebs, Michael Wilyard, Jay Akolkar), 2:02-17- Evan Champine), 4:20.83; 8. 2:13.28; 8. Redford Union in the final minute, 61-59, on a shot Amber Sammons added 14 points Plymouth (Nick Weber, Todd (n/a), 2:21.80; 9- Plymouth [email protected] SIDELINES by Megan Bement, but the Crusaders and eight rebounds for the 13th- FROM PAGE B1 iced the victory on a runner down the ranked Lady Ocelots (10-3). lane by Rachel Melcher and a pair of Other contributions for Schoolcraft, at Spring Arbor University. free throws by Wydryck. which led 37-23 at halftime, came from Heather Pratt came off the bench April Adams led the Cougars with 12 Charlise Slater (12 points, five assists), to knock down four 3-pointers to points, while Kelly Bruggeman added Diamond Tolliver (six assists) and Not quite enough spark the victorious Crusaders, now 11 points and nine rebounds. Melissa Shanequa Braggs (nine rebounds). 4-6 overall, with 14 points. Tejkl contributed 10 points. Schoolcraft shot 53 percent from Spring Arbor staves off MU in Crusader Classic Sophomore center Kaylee McGrath MU was outrebounded 43-32, but the floor (35-of-65) and outrebounded (Livonia Stevenson) added 13 points won the turnover battle, 23-11. Marygrove (62-51) BYBRADEM0NS what I say on simple mistakes MENS BASKETBALL and seven rebounds, while senior Keara Marks and Loletta Laster OBSERVER STAFF WRITER that lead to really big things. The forward Tabatha Wydryck contributed Lady Ocelots win rout tallied 10 points each for the 0-4 turnovers in the second half that 10 points and seven boards. It seems to be a rhetorical theme. MU led 29-24 at halftime, but led to easy buckets for them were Sophomore center Kimberly Bee Mustangs. MU led 34-31 at halftime and scored 27 points and grabbed 16 The Lady Ocelots return to MCCAA The Madonna University men’s Spring Arbor went on a 10-2 surge huge. Little plays that Spring Arbor extended its lead to 55-47 with 8:49 basketball hit another rough to take a 34-31 lead at the 17:37 made, we’re are still not making ’ rebounds Saturday to lift Schoolcraft Eastern Conference action at 5:30 left on a pair of triples by Pratt. second-half patch Saturday and mark. on a day-to-day basis is really the College to an 85-48 victory over p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Delta Spring Arbor (7-8) pulled within two it proved costly - this time in the The Crusaders then tied it at difference.” Marygrove College JV. College, finals of the Crusader Classic. 41-all, but Spring Arbor opened up Naubert, named to the All- Spring Arbor rallied from a five- a 55-44 advantage on a 14-3 run Tournament squad, finished with a point halftime deficit to go up by 11 with 8:24 remaining in the game. team-high 15 points. and later held off a last-ditch MU Another key statistic revealed Senior center Ryan Waidmann comeback for a 67-62 win and the that Spring Arbor capitalized on (Canton) and Slaughter each added tournament title. 20 points off turnovers. 12. Waidmann also grabbed a D. J. Baisden came off the bench “I feel we’ve improved defensive­ team-best eight rebounds. to lead the Cougars with 16 points, ly,” Emenhiser said. “I know we’ve Freshman guard Rob Hogans Holiday Shopping while tournament MVP Willie held teams under 70 points seven (North Farmington) and sopho­ Pickvet added 13, including three straight games now, maybe eight. more guard Chris Bellamy (Novi) consecutive three-pointers to spark We just haven’t done it throughout contributed 13 and 12 points, made easy •ee the second-half surge. the course of the game, and we let respectively, for the Cougars. The Cougars, who improved teams go on runs too much. We Also named to the All-Tourney to 9-7 overall, made 8-of-l6 shots fuel their runs with turnovers.” team were Baisden, Marygrove This year give a gift subscription to from beyond the arc. Madonna, however, continued to College’s Brandon Carlson and “The second half we were slower fight and got within four, 58-54 East-West (DL) International’s on our (defensive) rotations,” said with 4:30 to go on a three-pointer Derrick Reaves. one of 13 Newspapers we deliver! MU coach Noel Emenhiser, whose by freshman guard Bobby Naubert MU doesn’t return to action team slipped to 4-10. “The first half (Livonia Stevenson). until Wednesday, Dec. 29 when Serving the communities of: we did a great job of stopping the With Spring Arbor clinging to they face Malone (Ohio) in the dribble penetration and pushing a 65-62 lead with just under 36 opening round of the Hope College Birmingham, South Oakland, Canton, Farmington, Garden City, Livonia, them further from the rim, which seconds left, both Bryant Slaughter Russ DeVette Classic. Plymouth, Redford, Westland, Northville, Novi, South Lyon and Milford gave us time to dose back out on (Westland) and Kevin Henry And Emenhiser is looking for shooters. The second half we let missed three-point opportunities just one thing when his team them get deeper. And then it was a to tie it for the Crusaders. returns to practice on Dec. 26. It’s the perfect gift for that special lot longer to run from the help side, “The understanding on howto ‘1 want to see that they’re realty and get to the shooter. But give win - we’ve put ourself in position hungry to improve, to learn and get friend, relative or neighbor! them credit, they hit some tough in each of the last five games, and better at the game,” he said. shots, albeit too many were wide unfortunately lost two of them,” open.” Emenhiser said. “ But it’s all been [email protected] | (313) 222-6851 Pats hold serve in mat invite The Patriots found their home Carlson; Joey Golani (112) and 135: Steve Tuyo (LF) dec. Josh Hall (RU), 7-6; mats to their liking Saturday as Danny Muzyla (145), Crestwood; 3rd: Brad Burgerson (AP) won by tech, fall over Brian Spehar (Garden City), 2:17; 5th: Ryan Murphy they captured a highly competi­ Ian Stirton (119) and John (AAP) p. Alec Clevenger (N'ville). 3:58; 7th: Tyler tive 12-team Livonia Franklin Montgomery (160), Northville; Solnikowski (LF) p. Tarek Bazzi (DHC). 1:26. Invitational wrestling tourna­ and Lucas Luchonok (215), 140: Jordan McGuire (LF) dec. Ali Saad ment. Dearborn Edsel Ford. (Dbn.), 7-4; 3rd : Travis Compo (N'ville) p. Jake Mydloski (Carlson), 2:49; 5th : Calib Riley (AP) p. Franklin, boasting six indi­ Josh Plonka (DEF), 0:47; 7th: Jacob Boettcher PATRIOT INVITATIONAL vidual weight class winners, (C'ville) dec. Jacob Richter (LW), 4-2. Dec. 18 at Livonia Franklin H.S. scored a team-high 286 points, 145: Danny Muzyla (DHC) p. Josh Hatfield TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Livonia Franklin, 286 (LF), 2:45; 3 rd : Nick Perttunen (N'ville) dec. edging out Allen Park (247.5), points: 2. Allen Park, 247.5:3. Northville, 239:4, Robert Leon (Dbn.), 9-7:5th: Cody Blasengym Dearborn Heights Crestwood, 229:5, Gibraltar Northville (239) and Dearborn (AP) p. Jake Scheffler (Carlson), 0:56; 7th: Carlson, 185.5:6. Garden City, 113.5:7. Ann Arbor Heights Crestwood (229) for the Justin Street (Garden City) won by tech, fall Pioneer, 107:8. Dearborn, 92:9. Redford Union, team title. over Ali Makki (DEF), 22-7. Act now 82.5:10. Dearborn Edsel Ford, 78:11. Lutheran 152: Jake Sanders (Carlson) p. Ahmed Al- Individual winners for the High Westland, 59:12. Livonia Clarenceville, 22. Hussien (DHC), 1:32; 3 rd : Alex Coe (N'ville) p. and receive a Patriots included Gabe Martinez CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Tony Dunlap (AP), 2:34; 5th : Eric Blankenship 103 pounds: Brandon Washington (Carlson) (125 pounds), Jordan Atienza (Dbn.) dec. Matt Sankey (LW), 12-10; 7th : Frank decisioned Mike Farkas (AP), 6-3; 3rd place: Sejad (130), Steve Hiyo (135), Jordan Plonka (DEF) p. Ethan Atzmon (AAP), 2:46. Al-Hussien (DHC) pinned Galab Aljahmi (DEF), 3:18; 160: John Montgomery (N'ville) dec. Nate McGuire (140), Matt Roos (189) 5th place: Jack Newa (IF) dec. Spencer Compo Labonte (Carlson), 9-5; 3rd: Allen Steele (LF) dec. and Omar Haymour (285). (N'ville), 7-5; 7th place: Eric Dutton (AAP) won by Robbie Brown (AP), 7-2; 5th: Sumer Abboud (DHC) p. Josh Hatfield (145) and Alex injury default over Billy Cobb-Gulley (AAP). *10 Matt Wisniewski (Garden City), 2:15; 7th: Markeyce O’Connor (171) added a runner- 112: Joey Golani (DHC) p. Jake Polenciewicz Drewery (AAP) p. Roderick Howard (RU), 2:14. (AP), 1:42; 3rd: Zachary Francis (LW) dec. Rob Speedway 171: Collin Rankin (RU) dec. Alex O'Connor (LF), 5- up finishes for Franklin, while Doane (Garden City), 6-0; 5th : Aly Elhouldy teammates Dan Martinez (119) 2; 3rd: Raed Murad (DHC) dec. Zack Kephart (Carlson), (DHC) dec. Alio Hossien (DHC), 10-3; 7th: Justin 4-3; 5th: Martin Kemp (LW) p. Tyler Paravano (AP), Card! and Allen Steele (160) each took Crites (DEF) p. Kyle Donahue (RU), 2:14. 2:29; 7th: Frank Diaz-Pezua (AAP), 2:25. thirds. 119: Ian Stirton (N'ville) dec. Ali Ayache (DHC), 189: Matt Roos (LF) dec. Trevor Maresh “We had a great final round 3-2; 3rd: Dan Martinez (LF) won by major dec. (N'ville), 1-0; 3rd : Alex Kinch (AAP) p. Aaron Bobby Webb (AP), 11-2; 5th: Keegan Pape (AAP) that won it for us,” Franklin Tenney (Carlson), 3:42; 5th : Zac Cooper (Garden p. Dakota Clark (Garden City), 2:34; 7th: Joey City) p. Bobby Garza (AP), 2:32; 7 th : Nader Bazzi coach Dave Chiola said. “It was Walker (C'ville) p. Skyler Mulvihiil (RU), 2:09. Simply call: . (DHC) de. Ahmad Fawaz (Dbn.), 4-1. 866 887.2737 a good tournament with some 125: Gabe Martinez (LF) p. Sam Polocoser 215: Lucas Luchonok (DEF) won by major We'll also send a card announcing your gift! great final matches.” (DHC), 1:59; 3rd: Sam Tacconelli (N'ville) dec. Nick dec. over Youssef El-Sayed (DHC), 15-7; 3rd : Jahi Doane (Garden City), 11-8; 5th: Jake Peck (AAP) Hillard (AAP) p. Andy Boyd (N'ville), 1:42; 5th: Redford Union’s Collin dec. Johnny Caronaro (AP), 6-1; 7th: Shane Martin Andrew Ingold (LF) won by injury default over Observer & E ccentric Rankin emerged the winner at (C'ville) won by injury default over Issa Fawaz (Dbn.). Ryan Sim m ons (LF); 7th : Dante Tyson (AP) won 171 pounds with a 5-2 decision 130: Jordan Atienza (LF) won by technical by injury default over Jacob Bartos (LW). over O’Connor. fall over Dillan Wheeler (AP), 17-2; 3rd: Alex 285: Omar Haymour (LF) p. Rubert Miller (AP), NEWSPAPERS Hoffman (N’ville) p. Dakota Adams (Carlson), 4:47; 3rd : Chris Colon (RU) p. John Mendelka Other individual winners 2:06; 5 th : Jaafer Mokalled (Dbn.) p. Stewart included Brandon Washington (Garden City), 5:00; 5th: Jonny Wines (N'ville) p. ometown Tarp (LW), 2:48; 7th : Billy Kryska (AAP) dec. Tyler Caughey (Carlson), 1:47; 7th: Steven Keeler (103) and Jake Sanders (152), Steven Spens (C'ville), 5-2, (AAP) p. Nick Luchonok (DEF), 0:40. WEEKLIES www.hometownlife.comH B4 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 23,2010 RELIGION online at hometownlife.com RELIGION CALENDAR Explore questions about liturgy Send calendar items to Sharon Dargay at sdargaydhometown- Thursday Qigong meditation, 10-11:15 a.m., and Friday life.com. Feel free to include relevant photos as attached jpgs. Therapeutic Oigong, 7-8:30 p.m. Or mail items to Sharon Dargay, The Observer, 615 Lafayette, Location: 28660 Five Mile, Livonia level 2, Detroit, Ml 48226. Submit items at least a week before Details: Learn Qigong, the ancient form of Chinese ener­ at Exodus lecture on Jan. 23 expected publication date. Be sure to include a contact tele­ getic medicine - rid the body of toxic pathogens and pain­ phone number for readers, as well as any ticket prices for an ful emotions Is the celebration of liturgy an effort of enter­ event. tainment and the experience of an emotional Contact: (810) 813-4073 or [email protected]. high? Or, is liturgy a response to an invitation Men's Bible study first extended by God? DEC. 23-29 Time/Date: Breakfast at 7 a.m. and study at 8 a.m. David J. Conrad, an adjunct professor at Christmas Eve Location: Kirby's Coney Island, 21200 Haggerty, Northville Sacred Heart Major Seminary will consider those questions and more at 5 p.m., Sunday, Time/Date: Friday, Dec. 24 Township Jan. 23,2011, at St. Aidan, Catholic Church, Location: Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Contact: John Shulenberger at (734) 464-9491 New Life Community Church 17500 Farmington, in Livonia. Farmington Road, Farmington Hills His presentation will look at the liturgy and Time/Date: Jobs seminar, 8-9 am., Fridays; reading pro­ Details: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. family services: 10 p.m. traditional the Biblical Exodus story. candlelight service gram for students in grades K-12 and martial arts instruc­ The program will include reflection offered Contact: (248) 626-3620 tion, both at 10 a.m., Sundays within the context of evening prayer with expo­ Location: 42200 Tyler, Belleville sition of the Blessed Sacrament. A potluck din­ Christmas Eve Contact: (734) 846-4615 for information ner will be held after the lecture. The parish Time/Date: 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 Nicole's Revival will provide the main course. Participants can Location: Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, Time/Date: 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday drop off their potluck contributions in Bixman Hall before 5 p.m. Those with last names start­ 9300 Farmington Road, Livonia Location: YWCA Northwest Branch, 25940 Grand River, Details: Worship service ing with the letters a-f, may bring an appetizer; west of Beech Daly, Redford g-m should bring salads; n-t provide vegetables Contact: (734) 421-0749 Details: KJV Scripture Reading, Communion and Prayer and u-z, the desserts. Christmas Eve/Day Contact: (313) 531-1234 Conrad holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Time/Date: 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. Dec. 25 Our Lady of Loretto the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Location: Lola Park Lutheran Church, 14750 Kinloch, Time/Date: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday Arts degree in theology from Sacred Heart Seminary. Redford Location: Six Mile and Beech Daly, Redford RSVP to David J. Conrad at (734) 425-5950, Details: Scripture study Details: Worship services Ext. 203. The parish wants to know how many David J. Conrad will lecture on the biblical story of Contact: (313) 532-8655 or (734) 986-3523 Contact: (313) 534-9000 individuals will participate in order to get an Exodus at St. Aidan in Livonia. Christmas Eve/Day Ward Presbyterian accurate supply of the dinner’s main course. Time/Date: 7 p.m., Mondays Time/Date: 5 p.m. family worship with candlelight and 7:30 Location: Room A101,40000 W. Six Mile, Northville p.m. traditional candlelight with communion, Dec. 24:10 Details: Learner's Bible study is held a.m. bell ringing with worship and communion, Dec. 25:10 Contact: (248) 374-5920 a.m. worship, Dec. 26 Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28000 New Clothing bank Market Road, Farmington Hills Canton Christian Fellowship Details: Holiday worship services Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., fourth Saturday and 5-6:30 Contact: www.poplcms.org p.m., second Wednesday Christmas play, worship Location: 41711 Joy, between Lilley and Haggerty Details: Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing Bank offers Time/Date: 7 p.m. Dec. 21 free clothing (men, women and children) for those in need Location: Redford Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Contact: (734) 404-2480, visit www.CantonCF.org or send 10000 Beech Daly, Redford e-mail to [email protected] Details: Worship service includes "Shopping Cart Christmas" play Fellowship dinner Other services: Noon, Dec. 21; 5:30 p.m. family worship St. James Presbyterian with the Christmas story told by children and youth, and Time/Date: 6 p.m, the first Thursday of the month 8 p.m. carols, candlelight and communion, Dec. 24; and 10 Location: 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford a.m. Dec. 26 Details: Cost is $8 and includes dinner, beverage and des­ Contact: (313) 937-3170 sert. The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro, provides the meals Contact: (313) 268-7780. The church phone number is (313) DEC. 30-JAN. 15,2011 534-7730 Concert Food Bank 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 New Hope Church Time/Date: 7 p.m., Jan. 15,2011 Time/Date: 5-7 p.m, every Friday by appointment only email: [email protected] Location: St. John Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Location: is 44815 Cherry Hill, Canton View Passages Online: www.hometownlife.com Highway, Southfield Contact: Call pastor Ranay Brown to schedule an appoint­ Details: Oakland Choral Society presents "Rachmaninoff's ment at (734) 270-2528. JOHN A. BARTLETT DDS, "Vespers" in Church Slavonic. Carols and an original com­ Moms FACD position will be included in the program; tickets are $15 and Jack was bom in Ypsilanti, Michigan, $25, available in advance or at the door Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church May 11, 1928. Me is survived by Betty Time/Date: 9:30-11:30 a.m , second Tuesday, MOPS; 7-8:30 Mae, his wife of 61 years and their Contact: (248) 391-0184 three children; Nancy Hollingsworth 1 ! ij Lecture p.m, first and third Thursday, MOPSnext. Both programs (Joe Gregory) of Bethesda, Maryland run through May and their sons Gregory, Grant and Time/Date: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4,2011 Location: 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia daughter Brooke, Avery Bartlett II of Location: Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 West Maple, West Sarasota and Susan Noel (John Payne Details: Mothers of Preschoolers is aimed at mothers of 111) of The Woodlands, Texas and their Bloomfield infants through kindergartners; MOPSnext supports moth­ four sons Christopher, Ryan, Quinton Details: Howard N. Lupovitch launches a new three-part and Andrew. As an Eagle Scout he was ers of school-aged children. The theme will be "Momology - devoted to the Boy Scouts of America. JOSEPH G. CHICKVARA GARY J. DODDE lecture series about the Talmudic sage, Hillel. The series will The Art & Science of Mothering" for MOPS and "Boundaries" He attended Kenyon College where he Age 79, Sarasota, died Dec. Age 53 of Plymouth, December 19, continue Tuesday, Jan. 11,2011 and Wednesday, Jan. 19,2011. was a Delta Tau Delta, President of his for MOPSnext 15, 2010. He was bom on 2010. Beloved son of Helen. Dear Both begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include a question-and- Class and Captain of the undefeated May 2, 1931. A Memorial brother of Gayle Dodde and Paul Contact: Rebekah Creeden at 734) 524-0283 for MOPS and swimming team. He graduated from Mass will be Tuesday, 11:00 (Nancy) Dodde. Dear uncle of answer session with Lupovitch. Each lecture will be self- the University of Michigan School of Susan Magner at (248) 478-3643 for MOPS AM at St. Mary Star of the Sea. He Christopher, Kimberly, Allison and contained and can be attended independently. Students Dentistry, with honors, and was was a Meyer Dairy Milkman after Nicholas. He will be deeply missed Dunning Park Bible Chapel President of Psi Omega Dental are encouraged to read the book "Hillel's World" by Joseph graduating from East Technical High by K. C. Mueller and all his special Time/Date: 9:30-11:30 a.m , first and third Tuesdays Fraternity. Dr Bartlett served as a School, Cleveland, Ohio, May 1949. friends. Private cremation services Telushkin. The series is based on the book. Tuition for the Captain in the U.S. Air Force Dental Miami University, Oxford Ohio grad­ have been arranged by Vermeulen Location: 24800 West Chicago Road, Redford Corps as the Crown and Bridge series is $40 or $15 per lecture. Advance registration is uate, B.A. Business Administration Funeral Home- Plymouth. A “celebra­ Details: MOPS is a place where moms can build friendships, Officer at NATOs largest Air Base in 1954. Two years Korean War tion of his life” will be held during encouraged but not required. Students may pay at the door Chateauroux, France. Dr. Bartlett’s Veteran. Salesman, Libby Glass Co., the spring golf season. To share a receive mothering support, practical help and spiritual Dental Practice was located in Detroit Coming up: An "Extended Afternoon Edition" of Shabbat Division of Owens-Illinois 1957-60. memory with his family please visit hope and later in Birmingham, Michigan. Minneapolis, St. Paul Branch vermeulenfuneralhome.co Limud, featuring singing, learning, prayer and camaraderie He enjoyed practicing 25 of his 35 Contact: Amy at (313) 937-3084 or Kristen at (734) 542- Manager 1960-63. Midwestern Sales will start with a light Kiddush lunch at noon and end with years with his father Avery Bartlett, Manager 1963-67. Detroit National 0767 with whom he also shared the podium Sales Manager 1967-68. Toledo, havdalah to mark the end of Shabbat, just before 6 p.m., at several lectures at major dental Ohio. Joined Novi American, Inc., Saturday, Jan. 8,2011. There is no charge, but donations for Pet-friendly service meetings including being the featured Novi, Michigan as Partner Owner, NANCY (DAVIS) HURD speakers at the founding meeting of the program will be accepted. No reservations are required. Time/Date: 1 p.m, Sunday Building Material Products to con­ Of Livonia, MI. Age 78, died the Veddar Society of Crown and struction trades, factory housing and Thursday, December 16, 2010 at St. Participants can also feel free to skip lunch and come just Location: Dunk N Dogs, 27911 Five Mile, Livonia , Bridge Prosthetics at the University of D-I-Y retailers, 1969 - 90. President Mary’s Mercy Hospital in Livonia of Michigan School of Dentistry. A for the learning and other after-lunch activities. Drop-ins Details: All Creatures ULC sponsors the service which is of Novi Canadian, Mississauga complications from Parkinson’s Fellow in the American College of Ontario Canada 1981-90. Survived by Disease. Nancy was bom June 20, are welcome throughout the afternoon. Sessions for teens conducted in an informal setting. Pet blessings are avail­ Dentists and a member of The his wife Mary Downey of Toledo, 1932 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the American Academy of Restorative and adults will be taught by Beth Ahm member Jeff Silver, able after the service. All Creatures ULC describes the OH, two daughters, two sons and daughter of Harold and Louise A. Dentistry, he lectured throughout the eight grandchildren. (Pielemeier) Davis. A brilliant artist, a law professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of gathering as non-denominational and Christian. Water is U.S. and in Europe. He wrote exten­ Nancy attended the University of available for dogs sively for various dental journals and Michigan, graduating with a Law, and Howard N. Lupovitch, who holds the Waks Family was a contributing author of the text, Contact: (313) 563-0162 Bachelor’s in Fine Art. Working in a Chair in Jewish History at the University of Western Ontario. Advanced Restorative Dentistry. He wide variety of media, she created an Sessions include "The Nature of Judicial Decision-Making served as Visiting Lecturer at the extraordinary body of fine artwork, Prayer University of Texas, University of in Jewish and American Law" and "Should Israel Have a which was widely exhibited and won Nardin Park United Methodist Church Virginia, University of Mexico and the OBITUARY numerous awards. She was active in Constitution?" Royal Dental College, London. He the Farmington Artists Club, the Time/Date: 7 p.m. Wednesday and his father were successive mem­ Contact: (248) 851-6880 POLICY Artifacts Art Club of Livonia, and also Location: 29887 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills bers of the oldest dental practice in the shared her talents as a continuing edu­ Details: Participate in an open time of praying silently and State of Michigan, founded in 1896, The first five "billed" lines of an cation instructor, even as she battled New Year's worship that is ongoing today. A lifelong sailor, aloud together as well as responding to personal requests obituary are published at no cost. the ravages of her disease. Nancy Time/Date: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 31 he was Men’s Champion of the All additional lines will be loved classical music: she played cello Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28000 New Contact: (248) 476-8860 Michigan Inland Yachting Association and was an avid concert-goer. She also and National Champion of the Rebel charged at $4 per line. You may loved nature: walking in the woods Market Road, Farmington Hills St. Edith Church Class. He served on the Board of place a picture of your loved one was a favorite pastime. A devoted Details: Worship with communion Time/Date: 7 p.m. Thursday Directors of the United States Yacht mother, she is survived by four chil­ Racing Union where he was also for an additional cost of only $6. Location: 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. Enter through the back Symbolic emblems may be dren, Shannon (Mark Nesbit) Hurd of Contact: www.poplcms.org Chairman of the Junior Sailing Columbus, OH, Cliff (Katerina) Hurd of the church Committee and the U.S. Junior included at no cost (example: of Madison, WI, Aaron Hurd of Details: Music, singing, prayer Championships. As such he was an American Flags, religious Farmington Hills, Leslie Oetzman of ONGOING advisor to the U.S. Olympic Team. He symbols, etc.) Livonia; five granddaughters, Olivia Contact: Grace at (734) 464-1896, Shirley at (734) 464- was Commodore of the Huron-Portage and Eva Nesbit, Rachel Oetzman, AWANA 3656, or Geri at (734) 464-8906 Yacht Club as well as The Michigan Raphaella and Emerson Hurd. She Inland Yachting Association, member D e a d l i n e s : was preceded in death by her brother, Time/Date: 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays St. Michael's Church of Livonia of Lakelands Country Club, the John Davis. Nancy’s generous heart, Location: Faith Bible Church, 23414 Orchard Lake Road, Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. third Wednesday Detroit Athletic Club and a founding Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday curious mind and creative genius member of Bent Tree Country Club of Farmington Hills Location: Corner of Plymouth and Hubbard roads, Livonia Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday touched and inspired so many. Her Sarasota. Jack served as President of spirit lives on in our hearts. A grave­ Details: AWANA program for children from kindergarten- Details: Parish prayer and Eucharistic Adoration. Bent Tree Village II for two terms, Obituaries received after these deadlines side service will be held Sunday, fifth grade Benediction service follows. (734) 261-1455 was President of the Bloomfield Hills, will be placed in the next available issue. December 26, at 1 pm at Oak Grove MI Rotary Club where he was recog­ Cemetery, Chelsea, with LeAnn Soto Contact: (248) 426:0096 Senior citizens nized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Jack officiating. Memorial contributions was Secretary of the University of e-mail your obit to may be made to the Michael J. Fox Classes/study Riverside Park Church of God Michigan Club of Sarasota and [email protected] Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Emmanuel Lutheran Church Time/Date: 11:30 a.m , third Thursdays President of the Kenyon Alumni Association of Michigan. Services or fax to: Time/Date: 7-8 p.m., second Monday of the month Location: 11771 Newburgh, Livonia will be held after the holidays. Attn: Obits c/o Char Wilson Location: 34567 Seven Mile, between Farmington and Details: Senior adults, age 50 and over, enjoy social inter­ 313-496-4968 Newburgh roads, Livonia action and food For more information call: COLLEEN DELIAN Char Wilson LUNDSTEN (NEE GOFF) Details: Open Arms Bible class for adults with develop­ Contact: (734) 464-0990 M a y Y o u mental disabilities and special needs. Includes songs, 586-826-7082 Age 50, December 19, 2010. Loving Singles F i n d or Liz Keiser wife of Geoff. Beloved mother „f Bible lessons, crafts and activities, prayer, snacks and First Presbyterian Church 586-977-7538 Amber and Ryan (Erin). Dearest Nani of Tyler. Visitation Sunday 1-9 pm at fun. C o m f o r t i n Time/Date: Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for social time, 7:45-8 or toll free the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Contact: Judy Cook at Emmanuel, (248) 442-8822 or e- W. Six Mile, Livonia. Instate Monday p.m. opening, 8-9 p.m. program . F a m i l y 800-579-7355 [email protected]. at Forest Park Baptist Church, 26805 Location: 200 E. Main St, Northville ask for Char or Lix Farmington, Farmington Hills from 11 Livonia Unity Details: Single Place Ministry meets; cost is $5 F r i e n d s ^ am until her funeral at 12 pm. QEQfl65fl429 www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com . Time/Date: Monday movement Qigong, 7-8:30 p.m.; Contact: (248) 349-0911 or visit www.singleplace.org online at hometownlife.com RELIGION Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, December 23,2010 (*) B5 U-M study: Imams may improve Muslim health at hospitals

A new study by the University of hospital chaplaincy programs. Muslim community health and part­ Participants identified four cen­ But researchers say several barri­ Michigan Health system finds that But few imams, the Muslim reli­ nerships with them may be a means tral roles: ers, such as hospitals’ required chap­ doctors may be able to improve gious leaders who hold various to improve community health and • Encouraging healthy behaviors laincy credentials and imams’ lack of American Muslims’ health by roles within the community, are deliver culturally sensitive, high through scripture-based messages in availability, could prevent partner­ building and strengthening part­ included in these initiatives, says quality care to American Muslims,” sermons ships between imams and health nerships with Muslim religious Aasim I. Padela, M.D., an emer­ Padela stated. • Performing religious rituals care systems. leaders. gency physician, instructor in the Padela and his colleagues inter­ around life events and illnesses Padela said future research Previous studies show health sys­ U-M Department of Emergency viewed 12 Muslim community lead­ • Advocating for Muslim patients should focus on gaining views from tems have established partnerships Medicine and Robert Wood Johnson ers in southeast Michigan, including and delivering cultural sensitivity multiple communities and a larger with priests and rabbis to improve Foundation Clinical Scholar at the two imams, to see how each per­ training in hospitals cross-section of individuals to gauge Christian and Jewish health, and U-M Health System. ceives the imam’s role in community • Assisting Muslims in health care the depth and generalization of the included these religious leaders in “Imams play key roles in American health. decisions study’s findings.

Light a candle for those no longer here, And hold their memories so very dear. Light a candle for those who have gone, for in our hearts they will always belong.

I t ’s lately here without yen! 'We miss you mere each day, Brian IN MEMORY OF especially during the holidays! Hinzman, MELISSA (Williams) LAMBAREN You are in our hearts & in eur memories! 1 f We think of you 7-7-1974 to 12-3-2007 and miss you every Like a song that remains in the With love, Mom (Clara), Dad (Boh), Jean Rose Pietryka single day. This is heart when the music is playing i 1/19/19-9/14/10 especially true no more, like a fragrance that Kelly, Bohhy, Jesse, Jacob, and M cKenzie Our hearts were broken the day God called you during the stays in the air where a flower has blossomed before, like a star that continues to OE08724333_v2 home. But now our hearts holiday season. glow long after the breaking of dawn, the ones SALD'AGMLLO are aglow with precious x memories of you. Deeply 'Til we meet again.; we have loved remain with us still, and the You’re forever " loved and missed by: beautiful memories go on. Love you and miss j r remembered. Nothing is K Sons Richard (Patti), With love, ; you so much! Dad, Mom, Chris, Jenny, ’f y 0 " the same without you, § Raymond (Lynda), Your family Sue, Jess and Marty , 1 we are lost in you. o Ronald (Betty) an The D’Agnillos all of your family.

In Loving Memory of Delores Schulz 1937-2009. KIM REN ZI Our second Christmas Holiday In April 3,1970 - April 4, 2009 without you. Everyone misses Forever i f f i r j you very much and thinks in Our Eleanor Miller Zoumbaris of you every day. You were the Hearts Thank you, God. You blessed us with this lovely lady, most Coving and caring wife, ! In Loving Memory Of Love, Sweetest mom, grandma, aunt and loving friend. mother of three children Todd, j: J a She blessed us with gentle patience, and grandma to si*. S Marina Kind understanding and love. C h a rle s J. M cP h ee and Until we meet again, Amen Your Coving husband and family Adeline...... ^ ^ O E 0 8 7 2 4 4 7 7 j October 3 ,1940~October 3,2010 O E 0 8 7 2 3 4 2 5

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BY DIANE GALE ANDREASSI party Dec. 31. seating there is a compli­ CORRESPONDENT Party guests do not have mentary champagne toast, to be a member to attend. free party favors and “plenty If you haven’t already Fantasia will provide enter­ of good cheer to go around,” planned something for New tainment. Cost is $85 a person according to Robert Costanza, Year’s Eve there is plenty to do and will include antipasto at owner. close to home. Many area bars, 7 p.m., dinner featuring filet “We are accepting reserva­ restaurants, banquet halls and mignon, a chicken entree, tions now,” he said. “We will even recreation and commu­ salad, vegetable, potatoes and probably sell out, so make res­ nity centers have something to dessert, a deluxe bar, red wine ervations early.” offer for this special night. at each table, a coffee bar with Here’s a sampling of what’s espresso and cappuccino and a O'Tooles happening on New Year’s Eve champagne toast at midnight. 32350 West Eight Mile, in the area. Reservations will be taken Farmington Hills through Dec. 29. (248) 426-6454 Laurel Manor A New Year’s Eve bash wil l 3 9 0 0 0 Schoolcraft Road 1 Under Banquet & Catering include a deejay, dancing and Livonia 35780 Five Mile champagne at midnight, as (734) 462-0770 Livonia well as food and drink spe­ Livonia’s Laurel Manor has (734) 464-5555 cials. been hosting a New Year’s Eve Ring in the New Year with Reservations aren’t required party for 24 years. Cost is $85 “The Ultimate New Year’s for parties of under eight per person, which includes Experience,” 7 p.m.-2 a.m. people. The party is hosted by a premium bar, wine at the Friday, Dec. 31. The buffet owner Ron Sarcevich and bar­ tables with dinner served. menu includes carved prime tender Shelly Reed. Dinner includes filet mignon, rib, turkey, pork loin, chicken appetizers, a dessert afterglow, piccatta, vegetable medley, Malarkey's Irish Pub pizza after midnight, a cham­ mashed sweet potatoes, twice- 35750 Warren Road pagne toast and party favors. baked potatoes, Basamati rice, Westland Mass Transit will supply the cold bar with shrimp cocktail, (734) 421-0746 music. Guests are also invited smoked salmon and oysters, There is no cover charge to watch the ball drop in Time assorted salads, fruits, vegeta­ on New Year’s Eve. A cham­ Square. Laurel Manor has bles and cheeses and assorted pagne toast will be provided also teamed up with Marriott desserts. Cost is $45.95 per at midnight. The dinner menu Hotels providing a shuttle to person, plus tax and gratuity. includes a 14-ounce New York the banquet hall and breakfast It includes two complimentary strip steak dinner with two Jan. 1. The hotel package is an drink tickets, a champagne drinks for $19-99. A deejay additional $89 per person. toast, party favors, live DJ, will provide dance music all Tickets can be purchased pizza and sliders at 12:30 a.m., night. online or by going to www.lau- open seating for small groups “We do a party every year relmanor.com. and reserved seating for will include rosemary bacon includes party favors and a business in Plymouth for 25 and we usually get a great groups of eight or more. wrapped shrimp, seared champagne toast at midnight. years, will start seating at 4 crowd,” explained Anthony Italian American Banquet Hall sesame crusted Mahi tuna Reservations are suggested. p.m. New Year’s Eve. Wally Crowley, manager. 3 9 200 Five Mile Road Sean O'Callaghan's and other entrees along with Gibson and Friends will pro­ Reservations aren’t Livonia 821 Penniman Avenue the daily menu. Music will be Station 885 Restaurant vide live music. There is no required, but they will be (734) 953-9724 Plymouth provided by Johnny Schreffler, 885 Starkweather set price for dinner, however, accepted. “New Year’s Eve Gala (734) 459-6666 playing contemporary rock Plymouth's Old Village there is a limited menu of Celebration, Starry, Starry A New Year’s Eve din­ to classic rock. Cover charge (734) 459-0885 about 10 items ranging from Night” is the theme of this ner with a limited menu is $10 after 9 p.m., which Station 885, a family-owned $20 to $40. With the 10 p.m. Please see NEW YEAR'S, B7

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dinner including filet mignon, NEW YEAR'S chicken and other items. A See 3-D films for free at Detroit Zoo FROM PAGE B6 premium bar will be available and dessert will be served. The Detroit Zoological Society is wish­ Director Ron Kagan. “We’re glad to be The experience will cost $4 with Zoo Canton Leisure Services Breakfast food will be offered ing Detroit Zoo visitors a wild holiday able to add some free fun over the holi­ admission for visitors 2 years and older, 4 6 0 0 0 Summit Parkway after 1 a.m. season by offering free admission to the days.” beginning Jan. 2,2011. Canton Party favors and a cham­ Wild Adventure 3-D/4-D Theater with Located in the Ford Education Center, The Detroit Zoo is open daily 10 a.m. (734) 394-5460 pagne toast at midnight are paid admission to the Zoo. The 10-min- the Wild Adventure 3-D/4-D Theater to 4 p.m. It will be closed Christmas and A New Year’s Eve family also included. A live band ute wildlife adventure film Wild World delivers a high-definition viewing experi­ New Year’s Day. Admission is $11 for event is planned at the Summit featuring three singers, with Africa, presented by Kroger, will be ence in 3-D with 7-1 digital audio sur­ adults, 15 to 61, $9 for senior citizens, 62 Community Center from 3-6 American and Middle East shown free every half-hour from 10:30 round sound, enhanced with full-sensory and older, and $7 for children, ages 2 to p.m. Dec. 31. The cost is $5 per music, will be provided. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 20-31. 4-D special effects such as wind, mist and 14. Children under 2 are admitted free. person and will include open Call for reservations. “The 3-D/4-D experience is visually scents. “Wild World Africa” contains a few The Zoo is located on the I-696 service swim, a carnival setup with stunning and wonderfully fun ... and it’s graphic images and may not be suitable drive at Woodward, in Royal Oak. Call games in the gym, a countdown Bailey's a lot less costly than going to Kenya to for children under 5 years old; parental (248) 541-5717 or visit www.detroitzoo.org and balloon drop at the end of 1777 N. Canton Center Road experience it firsthand,” stated Executive discretion is advised. for more information. the event. Canton (734) 844-1137 The Village Theater at Cherry Hill A disc jockey will play music 50400 Cherry Hill (west of Beck from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a Road) champagne toast will be served C anton at midnight. There is no cover Take an adventure with museum pass (734) 394-5460 charge, however, groups of 10 Kickers on Michigan in or more should contact Mary After the gifts have been opened and which museums have passes available. Museum, Charles H. Wright Museum of Canton is presenting comedi­ Beth Grunow, event coordina­ the festivities are past, families still have Over the past three years since its African American History, Cranbrook ans at the Village Theater at tor, for reservations. time to spend together over winter break. launch, more than 200,000 visitors have Institute of Science, Howell Nature Cherry Hill. The event offers Drink specials will be avail­ The Museum Adventure Pass (MAP) attended the participating museums. Center, Pewabic Pottery, University of two packages, $65 per person able. Staff also dresses in holi­ can help families take an adventure The passes are sponsored by Macy’s, Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural for dinner, show and after party day outfits. together at a local museum or cultural the Library of Michigan Foundation History and University of Michigan and $35 per person for just the center at no cost. and Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Matthaei Botanical Gardens. show and after party. Timberwolf Tavern Library patrons can pick up a pass that Michigan. The Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Reservations are required. 25641 Plymouth Road provides free admission for up to two or New local participants include The Michigan is a professional association Redford four people at dozens of cultural institu­ Holocaust Memorial Center, Detroit comprised of more than 100 nonprofit Livonia Community Recreation Center (313) 937-1218 tions in southeastern Michigan. Visitors Children’s Museum and Michigan Youth arts and culture organizations. For more 15100 Hubbard www.timberwolftavern.com can check the MAP Web site at www. Theater. Among the returning organiza­ information visit www.culturalalliances- Livonia There is no cover charge on detroitadventurepass.org to find out tions are the Arab American National emi.org or phone (313) 831-1151. (734) 466-2900 New Year’s Eve. Guests will A New Year’s Eve family receive party favors, pizza and party is planned 4-7 p.m. Dec. free champagne at midnight. 31. Events include swimming, The band, KDs Alibi, will pro­ GETOUT! playing on a giant inflatable, vide a variety of music. climbing the rock, holiday “Last year was the first year I crafts and face painting for did New Year’s Eve and it went ART kids. Dodge ball, music and really well,” according to owner Art & Ideas a surprise entertainer will Ron Jean. Time/Date: Saturdays, 1-7 p.m., through Jan. 29,2011 also be available. Children Location: 15095 Northville Road, Plymouth Township, between eastbound 1 and under are free; recre­ Corsi's Restaurant and Pizzeria ation center members will be 27910 West Seven Mile Road and westbound 5 Mile intersections charged $6; Livonia residents Livonia Details: "Time Tells All" holiday-season art exhibition, a multi-artist retro­ $7-25 and nonresidents $8.50. (248) 777-4960 spective of 2010 exhibitions. Artwork on display through Jan. 29,2011; free Reservations are required and A special buffet will include Contact: (734) 420-0775 or visit www.artandideasgallery.com will be taken through Monday, minestrone and chicken Dec. 27. soups, salad and dessert bar, Detroit Artist Market three types of pasta, two Time/Date: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. today, Dec. 23 Roma Banquets types of meat, roasted potato, Location: 4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit 32550 Cherry Hill assorted vegetables, assorted Details: Annual Art for the Holiday Show includes jewelry, glass, metal, Garden City pizza, homemade rolls and ceramic, photography, accessories, paintings, drawings, sculpture, books, (734) 422-4550 bread, coffee and pop from cards, framed prints and more for sale. Contact: (313) 832-8540 www.romabanquets.com 4:30-8:30 p.m. A cash bar is The cost is $99 per couple available. The cost is $10 per Northville Art House which includes a prime rib buf­ adult and children 5-10 $6.50. Time/Date: Jan. 7-29,2011; artist reception 6-9 p.m. Jan. 7 fet style dinner, open deluxe Reservations are requested. Location: 215 W. Cady in downtown Northville bar, wine and soft drinks. Details: Erik Olson shows oil portraits of homes and structures in various Entertainment will be provided Fiamma Grill Emerson String Quartet will perform works of Mozart, Debussy and stages of repair in a show called "An Outside View" by Channel Six, which plays 380 S. Main St. Mendelssohn Jan. 8,2011 at the Seligman Performing Arts Center, located on top 40 music. Dressy attire is Plymouth Contact: (248) 344-0497 the campus of Detroit Country Day School, requested, according to Joyce (734) 416-9340 The Gallery@VT 22305 West 13 Mile, Beverly Hills. Zimba, sales manager. Compari's on the Park Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Jan. 2,2011 Tickets will be sold up to that 350 S. Main St. Contact: (734) 763-8587: www.theark.org Location: 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton night if they are available but Plymouth Seligman Performing Arts Center last year’s event sold out, added (734) 416-0100 Details: Photos, including black and white still life and flower images, by Zimba. Both restaurants will pro­ Jason Nichols Time/Date: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 vide regular dinner service and Contact: (734) 394-5300 Location: On the campus of Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile, Grand Celebrations patrons still on the premises at Beverly Hills 32305 Grand River midnight will be given party Details: Chamber Music Society of Detroit presents The Emerson String Farmington favors and a champagne toast. CONCERTS Quartet. Tickets cost $43-375; students pay $25 (248) 426-7388 Reservations are recom­ The Ark Contact: (248) 855-6070 or visit www.ComeHearCMSD.org In an effort to keep costs mended. Time/Date: Fred Eaglesmith, Dec. 31; Michael Smith, Jan. 6,2011; Mountain down, management is provid­ Jazz @ The Elks ing dinner for $25 per person; Ironwood Grill Heart, Jan. 7,2011; Jill Jack Birthday Bash, Jan. 8,2011; Mississippi Heat, Time/Date: 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 $40 per couple. A deejay will 840 W. Ann Arbor Trail Jan. 9,2011; David Francey & Craig Werth & Amelia Curran, Jan. 12,2011; The Location: Plymouth Elks Lodge #1780 at 41700 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth play music and dancing will be Plymouth Red Sea Pedestrians, Jan. 13,2011; The Yellow Room Gang, Jan. 14,2011; The Details: Just Jazz Trio with Jerry McKenzie on drums, Matt Michaels on available. (734) 667-5614 RFD Boys, Jan. 15,2011, BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet, Jan. 16,2011 piano and Dan Jordan on bass; no cover, but donations accepted Dinner includes three A full menu will be offered Location: 316 South Main, Ann Arbor entrees, appetizers, a cham­ and a deejay will provide music Contact: (734) 453-1780 www.PlymouthElks1780.com pagne toast at midnight and from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. A party favors. complimentary champagne “Come have a great time at a toast and appetizers will be low price,” said Cliff Donovan, served at midnight. There is no owner. cover, however, reservations are Reservations will be accept­ recommended. ed, however, tickets will be available at the door until they Plymouth Crossing are sold out. 340 N. Main St. JEFF BRIDGES Plymouth Farmington Hills Manor (734) 455-3700 23666 Orchard Lake Road A party is planned. Free Farmington Hills champagne will be provided at MATT DAMON (248) 888-8000 midnight. 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lassic eggnog is pure and simple. Just three main ingredients - eggs, cream and sugar - magically create the quintessential holi­ day sip of thick creamy custard with puffs Cof softly beaten egg whites. For those of us who have lamented the fact that we could no longer safely enjoy homemade eggnog pre­ pared with raw eggs, there’s good news. Call it a gift for this holiday season and beyond: pasteurized shell eggs. Safest Choice Pasteurized Shell Eggs enable us to once again partake of all of those favorites that call for raw or lightly cooked eggs, whether it’s the yolks or the whites or both, without fear of food- borne illness. Think chocolate mousse, meringues, Caesar salad dressing, French silk pie, mayonnaise from scratch, sunny-side up eggs. The eggs are pasteurized in the shell using a warm water bath. Only water - nothing else added - makes them safe to consume whether over easy, poached or in your favorite hollandaise recipe. A red circle “P” stamped on each egg lets you know they’re safe. So set out the punch bowl and bring back a tradi­ tion. This Classic Eggnog base can be prepared up to one day in advance and refrigerated, a great time- saver during this busy season. It’s delicious with the addition of rum, brandy or bourbon, or just topped with a sprinkling of ground nutmeg. Flavored spirits such as vanilla-infused vodka, peppermint schnapps or clear creme de cacao can impart unexpected taste twists to this classic, and for a little whimsy, top each serving with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream. To learn more about Safest Choice Pasteurized Shell Eggs, such as where to buy, or to find addi­ tional recipes and serving suggestions, visit www. SafeEggs.com.

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The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can certainly become one of the most stressful times of the year. With holiday dinners and family gatherings, the thought of entertaining all your loved ones may be a bit overwhelming. Boar’s Head style expert Jackie Rogers shares party tips that will impress your guests, while making hosting a get together as easy as A-B-C.

Rogers explains that when it comes to a successful holiday din­ ner or gathering, it’s all about the A-B-Cs: ambiance, beverages and cuisine.

: Ambiance A The dinner table is usually the main gathering place. This makes it a great focal point to set the mood for your get-together. Start with an elegant tablecloth in a rich ivory, crimson red, sil­ ver or gold. Add depth and texture by using a coordinating table runner and napkins for a stylish touch. For centerpieces, flowers Sweet Slice Ham with Cranberry work for almost any occasion, but if you’re feeling a little more Chutney inventive, play with candles, pinecones, greenery and ribbon for a Boar's Head Sweet Slice Smoked Ham centerpiece that really reflects the season. 'k cup Cranberry-pomegranate juice Itbsp Red wine vinegar : Beverages B When it comes to drinks, keep it simple. Make one sig­ 2 tbsp Dried cranberries nature drink for your party. This will allow you to keep things \ tsp Ground cinnamon fun and festive without having to spend the entire night taking '/< tsp Ground ginger drink orders. Create an even more memorable occasion by giv­ '/9 cup Boar’s Head Vidalia Onion ing your signature drink a signature name - say Santa Sangria or Relish Mistletoe Martini? 2 tsp Head Honey Mustard

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BY SHARON DARGAY up to the guest to mention their Medicine. She suggests visiting 1 small frozen orange juice concen­ O&E STAFF WRITER diet needs when they’re invited PCRM’s 21-day program for trate to a dinner party. She always a vegan diet at http://21-day- Cook pineapple juice with the Cousin Sarah’s a vegan who is offers to bring a dish to pass. kickstart.org. VegMichigan has tapioca until smooth, add raisins sensitive to wheat. “The hostess may not have a resources athttp://vegmichigan. and Danish Dessert while stir­ Uncle Bob is allergic to nuts. clue what to do for someone who org ring constantly for an additional Your daughter’s new boy­ is vegan. People who aren’t vegan 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add all fruits along with friend’s a vegetarian who can’t may only think about vegetables. ______Wild Rice Pilaf their juices and frozen orange stomach gluten. You show up at a party and they By Val Wilson juice concentrate and any addi­ And they’re all invited to say, oh I knew you were coming tional sweetener according to Christmas dinner. so I made this vegetable tray. T4 cups brown rice taste. Other dried fruits may also What’s a hostess to do? Okay. That’s a snack. There are I* cup wild rice be added if you so choose. “I’ve been at both ends of grains and beans and all kinds 4 cups water This fruit soup may be served this, being the hostess and the of stuff we eat. 3 Tablespoon tamari either hot or cold over sliced guest,” said Caroline Trapp, a “I pretty much assume if I 4 shiitake mushrooms bananas. May also be used as Farmington Hills resident, nurse go to a get together there won’t (soaked) topping for pound cake or toast. practitioner and diabetes educa­ be anything I can eat. When I 1 onion (diced) May be topped with a dash of soy tor. “It’s such a caring question show up at a party and every­ 3 garlic cloves (minced) cream or whipped topping. Find when someone says ‘do you have one seems to notice I’m not eat­ 2 celery stalks (diced) the Danish Dessert in the pud­ any special diet concerns?’ The ing this or that or I’ve brought 2 carrots (diced) ding isle of your grocery store. funny thing is, when I’m asked my own dish. People always ask 1 teaspoon thyme it’s usually by someone who questions.” /i teaspoon rosemary P0RT0BELL0 MUSHROOM STEAKS doesn’t know me at all, so I know Wilson doesn’t use the dinner L cup parsley (minced) (Vegan and Gluten-Free) they ask all their guests that. table as a soap box, but will share Cook the shiitake mush­ Submitted by Caroline Trapp Most people who know me know her views on healthful foods and rooms for about 15 minutes in 1 cup ketchup how I eat.” cooking if the conversation turns the soaking water. Then drain 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Trapp and her husband both toward her diet. the water and use it as part ?2 teaspoon crushed garlic follow a vegan diet, which Jeanie Weaver, who offers of the 4 cups water to cook 4 medium Portobello mushrooms excludes meat and dairy prod­ an annual vegetarian sampling the rice. Cut mushrooms into ucts. As a dinner hostess, she dinner at the Metropolitan can eat everything variety allows thin slices. Pot boil the brown Olive oil, as needed asks guests about special diet Seventh-day Adventist Church on the menu. Diabetics guests to keep their rice and wild rice with the Salt and pepper needs while planning an event in Plymouth and Linda Main of also carefully regulate how many special diet needs private. “For tamari and 4 cups water for Minced fresh parsley, chives or scal­ and offers a variety of foods on Canton, a registered dietician carbohydrates they consume. a formal sit-down meal I like one hour. While rice is cooking, lions for garnish (optional) the big day. at Garden City Hospital, both Wilson suggests serving to bring something that would saute each of the vegetables in Combine ketchup, vinegar, As a guest, she mentions agree that guests with special rice, squash or sweet potato work for everyone. I have a spin­ toasted sesame oil for about 5 and garlic and set aside. Care­ her diet restrictions when she dietary needs should offer to — a hearty vegetable or grain ach lasagna that travels well.” minutes each. Saute the garlic fully remove mushroom stems, responds to an invitation and bring a dish to a dinner or party. — rather than a processed “fake She’s also considering a white for only one minute. Saute but leave caps whole. Rinse offers to bring a dish to pass. meat” product to a vegan or veg­ bean and sweet potato stew for the mushroom as well. When caps under water, gently rub­ She didn’t always speak up, but ALLERGIES, DIABETES etarian guest. the holidays. rice has cooked and the veg­ bing the surface to remove learned the hard way at a dinner “If I invited family over and “Sometimes people go out “We’re invited to a holiday etables are all sauteed, mix any dirt. Place a thin layer of olive oil in a large skillet and party. knew someone had an allergy and buy a fake turkey thing. I’ve party every year and the hostess them together with the thyme, heat over medium-high heat. If “My husband and I were in or was vegetarian, I would try never found any that have good has definite ideas about what she rosemary, and parsley. Bake, you do not have a skillet large an awkward situation,” she said, to accommodate their prefer­ flavor and you end up spending wants on the table. I don’t want covered, at 350 degrees for 30 enough to comfortably hold all recalling a four-course dinner ences,” Main said. “I’d at least a lot of money when you could to disrupt her plans for her table, minutes. four mushrooms at once, cook the couple attended. “All of the prepare a dish they could eat and just buy sweet potato or squash,” but over the years we’ve worked them in two batches or use two courses contained meat or dairy. be considerate of their needs. I Wilson said. "Something that it out. I bring a vegetable tray Golden Fruit Soup skillets. Place mushrooms in Our diet became the topic of had some friends whose son had would be simple for them to and bean dips and hearty snack From Natalie Weaver skillet, stem-side up. Cover and conversation. You never want to a peanut allergy and I wasn’t include would be to take a sweet crackers or bread, so those of us 1 large (46 ounce) can pineapple juice. cook about 5 minutes. Turn talk about the reasons for not aware of it. We invited them over potato, put it in the oven whole who don’t want to eat meat have over, reduce heat to medium, eating animals during someone’s for dessert. I think everything and bake for an hour at 350. something that is filling. '/2 cup Minute tapioca cover and continue to cook until carefully-planned meal. The I made had peanuts. She had Don’t put marshmallows on. Let fork-tender in the center, about For more about Wilson’s 3/» cup golden raisins hostess had put so much work brought something for him but people put whatever they want cookbook and cooking classes, 5 minutes longer. Season with into it, it ended up almost wast­ had I known, I would have taken on. Sweet potatoes are so deli­ visitwww.macroval.com. For 1 package Raspberry Danish Dessert salt and pepper. Spoon reserved ing food. In retrospect it would the time to make something cious if you just drizzle oil on it.” more about Weaver’s Vegetarian 1 large (46 ounce) can sliced peaches sauce equally over each mush­ have been much better to say suitable for him.” Trapp, who has a collection of Extravaganza visit www.veggie- 1 large can pineapple tidbits room. Garnish with fresh herbs, something ahead of time.” Main said she’d “leave it up some 75 vegan and vegetarian holiday.com. Trapp is a member t (15 ounce) can apricot halves if desired. Serve whole, or slice to the guest” when it comes to cookbooks, offers guests lots of of VegMichigan and Physicians mushrooms on the bias (with 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspber­ the knife held at an angle). BRING A DISH diabetic concerns. 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