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The New York Times on Monday featured an article on U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia, and the impact of his vote against President Barack Obama's stimu• lus package on his 2010 election prospects. McCotter joined all Republican members of the House of Representatives in voting against the economic stim• ulus. On the other hand, McCotter has been a vocal supporter of gov• ernment loans to General Motors and Chrysler. Among those McCotter quoted in the article by Carl Hulse was Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford. Often mentioned as a candidate for other offices, Dillon was puzzled by McCotter's voting against the pack• age that includes tax breaks for GM and incentives for car buyers. The article quotes Dillon, "Since when do Republicans vote against tax cuts? They are betting the farm, because if this works, I think people will remember they BILL BRESLER.! STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER were not on board." The Times article notes that McCotter, chair of the Republican Oscar party House Policy Committee, has Montina Canty photographs Mike Vinas, Stephanie Squires, Kristie Liqner, Philip Krstovski, J. Rozum, Lesley Rozum and Lisa 'Marilyn Monroe' Rozum with the big Oscar Sunday at broken ranks with his party on the Canton Community Foundation's Magical Night with the Stars fund-raiser at Emagine Canton. Guests had the opportunity to watch the Academy Awards, see several Oscar- expanding health insurance for nominated films, eat gourmet food and even learn ballroom dancing steps. The event raised money for two local charities, First Step and Gleaners Community Food Bank. For children and supporting a mea• more photos and the story, see page A2. sure to ease union organizing.

Summit on the Park will play host to a children's basketball tour• Township to give non-union employees pay increase nament on Saturday, Feb. 28. Boys and girls in grades three-eight are invited to participate. Boys BY TONY BRUSCATO is not in line with what's happen• and girls divisions will be set up OBSERVER STAFF WRITER HIGHEST PAID NON-UNION EMPLOYEES ing in industry," said Trustee Pat for grades three-four, five-sixan d • Ann Conklin, Leisure Services director, $124,048 Williams. "If you take a look at seven-eight to play starting at 10 Canton Township's non-union, • Tim Faas, Municipal Services director, $124,048 details and underlying factors, there a.m. Awards will be given to each merit pay employees will begin fl John Santomauro, executive director of Public Safety & Operations, $124,048 is significant movement and there receiving a 2)2 percent pay increase have been significant cost reduc• division winner and runner-up. All • Richard Eva, Finance and Budget director, $120,483 games will be officiated and teams following a 5-0 vote by the Board of tions in what has been agreed to. • Tom Casari, township engineer, $115,932 will be guaranteed two games. Trustees Tuesday night. So, we're moving in the right direc• Team registration will close at 3 Just over half of those 70 employ• • Mike Rorabacher, fire chief, $115,932 tion." p.m. Friday, Feb. 27- Four players ees will also be receiving a 2% per• • Mike Ager, Community Services manager, $101,260 According to a list of merit pay may be on the roster. Only one per• cent step increase, which means • Deb Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Recreation and Facilities manager, $101,260 workers and their new salaries pro• son from each team is needed to their salaries will go up a total of 5 • Jeff Goulet, community planner, $101,260 vided by Canton Township, three register. Registration fees are $52 percent. • Dave Medley, Human Resources manager, $101,260 share the distinction of being at the top of the pay scale. They are Ann per team. For more information or Trustees voted on the pay hikes • John Weyer, building official, $101,260 to register, call (734) 483-5600. after a recommendation from the Conklin, Leisure Services director; township's Merit Commission. Tim Faas, Municipal Services direc• Township officials say the increases, negotiations continue with several ers are enrolled in a defined benefit tor; and John Santomauro, execu• which are retroactive to Jan. 1, were unions representing hundreds of pension plan, future employees will tive director of Public Safety and The Canton Chamber of Commerce already approved as part of the 2009 other township workers. He said the be enrolled a defined contribution Operations. All have an annual sal• will hold its annual auction at 7 p.m. budget. police and fire departments are in plan in which the township will con• ary of $124,048. Friday, April 3, at Burton Manor, "I certainly don't want to penalize the first year of a three-year contract tribute 5 percent of wages and the The list indicates 11 non• 27777 Schoolcraft, Livonia. This year's non-union workers and make them that gives them 3 percent through employee 3 percent of their pay. union employees earn more than theme will be *M*A*S*H*." The cost feel less important than union work• July 1, followed by raises of 2% per• Current non-union employees $100,000. In contrast, Canton's is $75 per person. Tickets are on sale. ers," said Trustee Todd Caccarao. cent and 2 percent. don't pay for health care benefits elected officials — supervisor, trea• Sponsorships are still available and "We're trying to keep people who In addition to the increases in beyond co-pays for doctor's office surer, clerk and trustees — took pay donations are still being accepted. have been doing a good job. base pay and salary grade ranges, visits and prescription drugs. New cuts last year. The supervisor's salary Donation deadline is March 2. If you "Look at the budget and you'll see current non-union workers will have employees will be required to con• went from $127,073 to $115,366; the are interested in attending, sponsor• overall spending restraint," he said. their longevity frozen at the current tribute 10 percent of their monthly clerk and treasurer from $103,070 to ing or donating an item, please e-mail "We have a staff with less govern• rate, with no further increases. With premium for health care, dental and $98,700; and trustees from $12,537 eventsa>ordinator@caiitonchamber. ment workers per citizen compared Tuesday's vote, longevity will be prescription drug coverage. to $12,000. com or call the chamber office at ¢734) to most municipalities." eliminated for all future hires. "I believe the perception by some 453-4040. Finance Director Rick Eva said While current non-union work• in the community is the movement [email protected] I (313) 222-2637

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An evening of stars

Foundation fund-raiser celebrates Oscars, helps meet growing need

BY KURT KUBAN OBSERVER STAFF WRITER

Even though the Academy Awards were taking place a couple thousand miles away, there was certainly a Hollywood feel to the Canton Community Foundation's Magical Night with the Stars event at Canton's Emagine Theatre Sunday evening. From the paparazzi (vol• unteers from St. Thomas a' Becket church) that greeted guests on the red carpet just inside the door, to the large "Oscar" statue in Emagine's lobby, there was no mistaking that the party was celebrat• ing Hollywood's most cele• brated event. Guests also had the opportunity to watch the Academy Awards program on the big screen, see several Oscar-nominated films; eat gourmet food and even learn ballroom dancing steps. According to organizers, Josh Saenz, Alex Cole and Diego Granados, volunteers from St. Thomas a' Becket church, acted as paparazzi and Martha Snow chats with up to Canton Community board member Bob Boyer, about 150 people attended rushed the arriving guests for autographs and photos. who dressed as 'Frankenstein' for the occasion. the fund-raiser that benefited leaners Community Food than just a fund-raiser for the DeWayne Wells, president Gleaners provides food to period the year before," Wells foundation will likely be tank and First Step. Guests organization as in the past. of Gleaners, also attended several local agencies, includ• said. "We're expecting that presenting $5,000 checks to included Canton Township We found a real need in the the event. He said support ing Open Door Ministries, trend to continue, especially both First Step and Gleaners. Supervisor Phil LaJoy and community. These needs are from groups like the Canton First Step and the Salvation with the unemployment ben• "It was a wonderful eve• former Plymouth-Canton not going to go away any time Community Foundation is Army. efits cycle ending for many ning. Considering the econ• Schools Sunt. Jim Ryan, as soon," said Jim Demmer, critical for the organization "The need is growing. We people." omy, I'm thrilled with the well as business owners and chairman of the Canton to meet the growing need distributed in the last quar• According to Foundation turnout," said Noricks. "I feel community leaders. Community Foundation of hunger, which he said is ter 30 percent more food President Joan Noricks, once like we really supported the "We wanted to do more Board of Directors. widespread, even in Canton. than we did during the same everything is tabulated, the community.''*

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Dian Slavens, D-Canton, hometownlife.com or post a House Democrats called for House Speaker Andy Dillon, D- comment on our Web site at passage of bills that would Redford, and Rep. Marc Corriveau, www.hometownlife.com. require elected officials to dis• D-Northville, discuss their proposed close their finances, prohibit legislation at a Monday press legislators from becoming conference in Canton. measures that will go a long lobbyists for two years after way to restoring the public's leaving office, dock lawmak• Corriveau was involved in confidence in their representa• ers' pay for each day of the leg• attempting to pass some of the tives and leaders in Lansing," Over 5D Serta mattress sets available. islative session they miss and same legislation last year, but said Dillon. Over 23 complete futons. authorize a 10 percent pay cut. it was stalled in the Senate. Dillon said despite the a measure which passed the "Michigan is one of three effort being thwarted by the House two weeks ago. states where lawmakers Republican-controlled Senate Complete Slavens said former law• don't have to disclose any of last year, he believes chances Serta Petted makers who left the state their personal assets," said of getting a positive vote on the Legislature to become lob• Corriveau. "(If the bill passes), measures this year are "fairly Futon ^frames byists "are not playing by the you'll see us posting some of good." right set of rules." the things that we have in our State Sen. Bruce Patterson, Beg $11" fleg$699 "When a legislator becomes personal lives so that my con• R-Canton Township, said he $14 to a lobbyist, sometimes within stituents know that the deci- ' remembers being a member of days after leaving office, it sions we're making were done the state House and introducing $29 raises troubling questions," for their best interest and not bills for the sake of publicity. said Slavens. "Our residents for any political gain." "This is more a solution look• deserve lawmakers who will House Speaker Andy Dillon, ing for a problem," Patterson If you have been putting off buying a quality Serta Sleepiet stand up to the community D-Redford Township, said said. "More than attending don't wait another day. First come first served. You will nevernever and the state governments with many people facing job session we should be looking at that work for them. We need losses and home foreclosures who accomplishes what, who is get an opportunity like this again D0N"TMISS ITU! to make sure they don't have now is the time to pass the valuable to the system. We have All Headboards 75% off their eyes on their next pay• package of bills. an obligation to do good work, check after they leave office." "These are important reform not just busy work." Floor Sample Bunk Beds, Daybeds $199 to $349 (Bring your tools!) Bring your truck. It all has to be gone by Sunday Night. (Delivery available. Min $30.00) Woman charged with stabbing brother 42489 Ford Road in Canton BY TONY BRUSCATO ^ Thursday. 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When a Canton man was killed while crossing Ford Road east of Sheldon Road earlier this month, it was the Canton Police Department's Accident Investigation Team that was called in to piece the circumstances together and determine exactly how the accident occurred. "If there's any serious injury or fatal accident our team gets activated," said Sgt. Pat Sullivan, 39, of Canton, an 18- year veteran and leader of the Al Team. Sgt. Pat Sullivan heads the accident investigation 'We've got a nine member team/and we team. all get the call when something happens. CANTON COP CALLS Depending on schedules, we usually get telling evidence in an accident scene. about five to the scene to investigate. 'We can tell a lot by those such as speed, Pair steals baby formula destroyed in the 44600 block 'We assign one person to take photo• direction of travel and even tell if the of Westminister Way. graphs, one to take video, another person brakes are defective, depending on how I Canton police arrested a 22- to run what we call the Total Station (simi• skid marks start," he said. "A couple of I year-old woman for retail Retail fraud lar to surveyor's equipment) to map out the years ago there was a fatal motorcycle acci• fraud on Monday for allegedly Canton police arrested a scene, somebody to sketch out the scene dent at Ford and Lotz with only one skid helping her brother steal 4-6 349-year-old man and a and officers to write the accident investiga• mark left. We could tell he used only his cans of Enfemil baby formula 23-year-old woman Feb. 22 tion report and the state accident form." front brake, and determined if he had used at Rite Aid at 2249 Canton for retail fraud when they PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Other members of the Al team include both (front and rear) brakes he would have Center Road. Police say the attempted to steal a watch, Officers Joseph Bialy, Adam Falk, Matt stopped 10-feet short of the car he hit... Sgt. Pat Sullivan of Canton's Accident brother walked out of the store CDs and other items from Jenkinson, Mike Kowalski, Micheie and it would have saved his life." Investigation Unit says the video cameras with the cans under his jacket. Wal-Mart on Ford Road. The Kuznicki and Randy Rankin; and detec• Sullivan said it takes years of education mounted at the rear of the command center can A store employee gave chase, man told police they didn't tives Mike Wells and Tim Wright. to be part of the Al Team, and it includes be raised about 25 feet, high enough to get an but wasn't able to stop him. go into the store with the For the Al team, the accident scene plenty of math and physics. aerial view of a crash site. The woman said she told her intention of stealing, they could be one involving a couple of cars "We take classes through Michigan brother not to steal the for• decided to do it while shop• that collided or another that involves a State University's engineering program there are computers, radio equipment and mula. However, police discov• ping. mishap covering several hundred feet. and they have accident investigation class• space to interview witnesses and victims. ered she had one prior count "When you have a high-speed crash, es 1-25," said Sullivan. "They get progres• Sullivan and his team are like storytell• of retail fraud and two convic• Copper theft now you have skid marks that are hun• sively harder the farther you go. We like to ers. In most cases they already know the tions in Warren. Police are investigating the dreds of feet long and that's part of your get our team members to AI-9, which is ending, they just have to determine the 4larceny of copper piping accident scene," Sullivan said. "You have accident reconstruction level." circumstances from the beginning to get Smashed mailboxes from a sprinkler system box to document all that information and put One of the main pieces of equipment to the end. Several residents on the at the Woodcreek Complex at it in a scaled diagram, which is our big• for the Al Team is the Mobile Operations "You try to coordinate what the physical i, 7200 block of Emerson Singh and Haggerty on Feb. gest tool in reconstruction of an accident Unit, a 36-foot mobile command center evidence tells you, what the reconstruc• reported their mailboxes were 18. A witness saw a suspicious because it helps determine the speed of it shares with other squads in the depart• tion tells you and what the victims and smashed by someone during vehicle parked in the area and the vehicle and the path it took." ment. It has outside lights, electrical witnesses tell you so that it all makes the early morning hours on a white male run from the Sullivan said skid marks are the most outlets and video equipment; and inside sense," Sullivan said. Feb. 20. A mailbox was also area. -TO-WALL SELL-OFFl

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First Friday Ciub of topics from landscaping to The Robison Dental Group, 8504 Canton Center Road in Canton, installing brick pavers, crown I offer free dental care to children aged 4-17 on Saturday, The Canton Chamber of moldings and ceramic tile and Feb. 28. Dental professionals at Robison Dental Group are Commerce will host a First 15 minute mini-workshops, providing a one-day volunteer initiative to provide free dental screen• Friday Club beginning March 6. targeted to home owners,

ings and treatment to the underserved children in our community, Be part of the action. Bring your; homeowner associations and Services that may be provided include exams, cleaning, fluoride, fill• brochures, business cards and businesses, will also be held on ings, sealants and extractions as needed. samples of what your business a wide range of topics includ• Please call for an appointment, as availability is limited. For more does to showcase what you do. ing detention pond mainte• information, call (734) 453-6320. Registration is limited to nance, home security, safety 10 businesses and only one tips, property standards, and Beekeeper boot camp business per category. We tree and landscaping mainte• Canton-based Bobilin Honey will host its very first bee boot camp at will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the nance. The mini-workshops 10 a.m., Feb. 28, at 810 M-52, Manchester. For more information or to Chamber office. will be held in the Parkview register, cali (734) 748-2185 or e-mail [email protected]. A syllabus of If you are interested in par• Room and a full list of topics the class is posted at www.bobilinhoney.com. ticipating, call the Chamber and start times will be made office at (734) 453-4040. available to all Expo attendees. Health screening clinic A hands-on children's project Meijer Pharmacy, located on Ford Road at Canton Center, will First address center will be available for kids " be holding their monthly health screening clinic on Saturday, New Canton Supervisor Phil of all ages to construct projects • 1 March 21 from 8 a.m. until noon, Cholesterol, diabetes, and LaJoy will present his first made from wood donated by liver function screening are available at a very affordable cost. State of the Township address Home Depot. A special guest Appointments are required; please contact the pharmacy for details during the. Canton Chamber of appearance will be made by at (734)844-2733. Commerce's March luncheon at Murray Gula, host of Murray 11:30 a.m., March 5 at the Village Gula's Home Improvement Business women to meet Theater at Cherry Hill. Tickets Team on WXYZ-TV Detroit |k The Canton Business & Professional Women (BPW), which are already on sale, and cost $20 and Joe Gagnon "The Appliance promotes full participation, equity and economic self- in advance and $25 at the door. Doctor" will be broadcasting sufficiency for America's working women, will hold its To make reservations, con- ; his 1600 WAAM talk radio next monthly meeting from 6-8:30 p.m., Monday, March 9 at tact the Chamber office at (734) program live from the Expo. Palermo's Restaurant, 44938 Ford Road, Canton. Guest speaker 453-4040, or e-mail reception- Multiple raffles will also be held Lynn Jarrett will present "Life Balance - Are You Kidding?" Lynn Yost Rd. Van Sorn Rd. 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Just e-mail all of the details to Editor A new look Wal-Mart Kurt Kuban at [email protected] and he will take care This is an artist's rendering of the Wal-Mart supercenter planned for Michigan Avenue and Belleville Road. The store, which will be roughly 170,000 square of the rest. Our new local business page runs each Thursday in feet, will feature a new design for Wal-Mart, fn fact, company officials say it will be one of the first in the nation to sport the new look. When it opens your Canton Observer. We welcome comments arid suggestions, sometime in 2010, the store will sell groceries, general merchandise and have a garden center. too. We*re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Observer: Tell us about your business, including the types of services and/or products you feature. Glenn Patton: Keller and Stein is a full service florist, providing flowers for any occa• sion. We are committed to cli• ent satisfaction and innovative floral designs. These quali• ties have helped us become the florist of choice for area residents, brides, and business owners. During the spring our greenhouses are filled with seasonal annuals, perenni• als and green plants allowing gardeners to brighten their TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER yard with many locally grown Glenn and Chris Patton are owners of Keller and Stein Florist and Greenhouses. plants. Observer: What makes your business unique? KELLER & STEIN FLORIST & GREENHOUSES, INC. Glenn Patton: We are here Address: 42158 Michigan Avenue, Canton for both people's happiest Your name: Glenn Patton, general manager times and we are here for sad Your hometown: Plymouth events. We have expanded our Business opened when?: 1898 special events department to help our clients create flo• Number of employees: 16 ral memories for all of life's Your business specialty: Full service florist celebrations. As part of our Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 pm; open Family Care Associates renewed growth commitment, Sundays seasonally ' 9398 N, Lilley we are very proud to announce Business phone/Web site: (734) 397-0800, www.kellerstein.com the opening of our private sympathy consultation room. Here family members can larger, more successful flo• Glenn Patton: During this make their floral selections in rist in Canton. Stein's Florist past century, Keller & Stein comfort and peace. and Greenhouses was, in all Florist has endured many peri• Observer: How did you first decide respects, a mirror image of ods of economic turmoil, none to open your own business? How the Keller business. The "mar• of which have proven to be a did you decide to locate in the riage" was ideal and Keller challenging as the current times Canton community? moved its entire operation to we all now face. While many Glenn Patton: The busi• the Stein location in 1984 and businesses surrender to the cur• ness was founded in 1898 by became Keller & Stein Florist. rent economic climate, Keller & Charles Keller. Inspired by It is our plan to re-design our Stein has instead renewed our the industrial and cultural current location and break commitment to moving forward revolution of the day, Charles ground on a new retail expan• with diversity, ingenuity and Keller opened the original sion of our storefront once we creativity as our building blocks. store on Fort Street in Detroit, have finalized the details with Our business has survived hard across from the Woodmere new retail partners interested times and will continue to sur• cemetery. The store was both in sharing this prime Canton vive. It is our intention to fur• a retail shop and had a num• location. ther the vision of the founding ber of greenhouses. Clark Observer: Do you have a funny generation and to bloom and Any hospital can say their doctors are the best. Keller, 3rd generation was tidbit or story to share with our grow with the exciting possibili• offered a "once in a lifetime" readers about your experience so ties of the greater Canton com• opportunity to merge with a far as a small business owner? munity today. GANNETT

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COMMUNITY VOICE Asked at the Summit on the Park in Canton: Do you think the federal government should keep giving General Motors Chrysler more money or is there a limit to the bailout loans?

When the Florida Marlins won the World Series in 1997, team ownership -— forced by economic conditions not of its own making — decided it was better for the franchise as a whole to tear down its foundation, get rid of its expensive players and start fresh. When new administrators moved into the #11 Ply mouth-Canton Community Schools hierar• chy, bringing a fresh set of eyes to the budget picture in the district, they decided — forced by economic conditions not of their own mak• ing — some programs needed review and, •f. perhaps, change. m Faced with legislation that was going to force them to send out existing contracts for "I think there should he a limit bid anyway, the new administration decided just like your children* the need. Right or wrong, if they unlimited amount. They need to because we can't keep giving at least one of those programs — the food ser• more t give it to and giving. How about some vice program — could be done more efficient• them we might ly in-house rather than with a contractor. get out of town." so far. The CEOs need of the people still taking these The decision raised eyebrows, and a few live within that struc wonderful bonuses and making hackles, because Sodexho, the management Kim Thrams, 63, Canton Dewey Colbert, 68, Novi Bob Mosher, 69, Canton the big bucks, how about they company that had ably run the program for more than 20 years, has been a good partner. give some back." The program has been a solid revenue stream, Susan Doughty, 54, Canton having returned some $78,000 to the district as recently as last year. Still, the program was going to face some challenges. First, the legislation that required a re-bid was surely going to bring in some other food-service hopefuls; in today's econ• omy, it's possible Sodexho would have lost the contract anyway. Secondly, the program — which produces Wayne County Jail, someone decided some 1.6 million meals a year, according to to complete the paperwork, and take district officials — was beginning to see a "Yes, We Can" use your money (and my money. But not after sending me to decline in meals served, which would have your children's and your grandchil• Mail comments to the Canton Observer, 615' a nearby ATM for an additional $22 triggered rising prices. The district wanted to dren's) to buy your debt, while leaving Lafayette, Second level, Detroit, Ml 48226 < charge that they claimed was needed to avoid that and, in fact, believes it can actually your balances intact. "Yes, We Can" e-mail to [email protected]. do the paperwork; save some 5 to 6 cents per meal. use catchy marketing terms like "toxic As a 71-year-old lifelong resident of So James Larson-Shidler, the district's new assets" as a disguise for poor busi• Wayne County and a taxpayer, I am assistant superintendent for business servic• ness decisions to sell you a bailout reduced debt with fixed rate mortgages thoroughly disgusted. And to add insult to injury: when the bond was released es, had a consultant come in to crunch some for the rich. "Yes, We Can" use your at today's lower interest rates avoid• money to pump enough cash into the ing foreclosure and creating hundreds . by the judge a few days later, I was numbers and offer an opinion on whether banks to fund their acquisitions and . of dollars per month in discretionary unable to retrieve my money, and was the district could run the program more effi• bonuses with plenty left over to loan spending capital. Consumer demand is told by the cashier at the courthouse ciently in-house. The consultant looked at the out so you can dig yourself further into the greatest job creator. While we're at that I would have to wait six to eight books and offered an opinion: Yes, you can. debt. "Yes, We Can" use this financial it, why don't we call in the loan on the weeks for it to be returned to me by Here's the rub that raised the aforemen• crisis to create hundreds of new gov• first $350 billion and redistribute it in mail. I feel the whole system is filled tioned hackles: The consultant was reportedly ernment regulatory jobs to give you a the same fashion towards credit card with corruption and incompetence. a friend of Lars on-Sh idler's from Toledo. That false sense of security that someone debt? Since I have been a dedicated member friend, the story goes, is now in line to replace making $100,000 a year has authority So who loses in this plan? I shall of the Democratic Party all my life and longtime food services director Teresa Allen, over someone making $10,000,000 a answer with the words of the Rev. a political activist, I think I may have one of three Sodexho employees whom the year. "Yes, We Can" use "trickle down Joseph Lowery, "deliver us from the to change my party affiliation. More district can't rehire because the Sodexho con• economics" to sell you a trickle down exploitation of the poor or the least of change is definitely needed. tract makes it cost-prohibitive. recovery. these and from favoritism toward the Mary Young We agree that would look fishy, but Larson- The Troubled Assets Relief Program rich, the elite of these." Canton Shidler has been adamant no such move is (TARP) is the worst debt consolidation Jim Demarest being contemplated. The hiring of a new food plan in history. It's as though our gov• Canton services director, the district has adamantly ernment is suffering from schizophre• proclaimed, will be an open process. There's nia and can't decide if it's in the public Puzzled with police no reason to doubt that. or private sector^ functioning like an Meanwhile, some 85 of 88 food-service investment bank and treating taxpayer I am writing in response to the workers are keeping their jobs. The district money as if it's their own. The question article, "P-CEP employee charged with stealing money from school," printed plans no cuts in staffing, and would probably needs to be asked if TARP as currently As a 30-year resident, of western executed is even legal. Wayne County, I feel that we all should in Thursday, Feb. 5th's, edition of the rehire the three Sodexho employees, including "The Congress shall have Power To take a better look at the leadership Observer. Allen, if the company would provide contrac• lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts of Wayne County and its facilities. It Kudos to Canton Township for using, tual relief to do so. and Excises, to pay the Debts and pro• appears that several of those in power resources available to them in order to In a frighteningly stagnant economy, a vide for the common Defence and gen• will be attempting to climb up the make an arrest and to plant money in school district already facing a potential $3 eral Welfare of the United States; but political ladder of success and many order to catch the person responsible million deficit is duty-bound to look every• all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be seem to feel that they are qualified for for stealing $58 from P-CEP and in where for possible savings. Looking at pro• uniform throughout the United States." higher offices. such a prompt manner as well. grams such as food service, transportation Funds have not been uniformly distrib• I recently had the most unpleasant If Canton Township can respond in and the like keeps cuts out of the classroom, uted, congress has determined which experience of having to visit two of this manner to a $58 theft and imple• at least for now. private sector companies succeed and our most notorious pillars of justice; . ment the measures they did in order to Finding efficiencies in non-educational which fail or at minimum will operate the Wayne County Jail and the Frank catch a thief, I am truly disappointed areas — even popular, well-run ones like the with a distinct disadvantage, and the Murphy Hall of Justice. I was treated and confused as to why the Canton food service program — vs. forcing education• purpose is to regulate the private sec• with rudeness, disrespect and incompe• Township police did not respond in al side effects such as increased class sizes? tor production of loans. United States tence by the deputies and court employ• the same manner to us when we filed Which do the critics find more palatable? vs. Butler draws similar parallels to the ees. As a law-abiding citizen all of my report,after report, for four malicious unconstitutionality of the purpose and life, I left those two facilities wonder• destruction of property incidents, and execution of the TARP legislation. ing why I was treated like a common theft from a building, all occurring Our money buys (pays off) our debt criminal. within a six-month period of time. with no benefit to us? We already use When I attempted to pay a bond that These incidents included: slashing Join the discussion our money to buy our debt; it's called had been posted for a family member of our pool with a knife, resulting in a monthly payment. The root cause who was arrested and incarcerated in an irreparable 8-inch gash, our house of this economic crisis is debt, con• the Wayne County Jail for six days, I being shot at, resulting in the destruc• sumer (tax payer) debt in particular. was subjected to a total disregard of tion of a second, newly installed, brand ; tires, or Multiplication of debt is not a solution, my rights as a citizen and taxpayer. new pool, destruction of our storm it merely delays and magnifies the cur• My son was charged as an uncoopera• door, and security lights. Our rear the past rent crash. Spending to free up the tive witness, even though he had not window of our truck was shot at and credit market only promotes the growth received a subpoena to appear, and was destroyed, wires to our house were cut, of this cancer of debt. incarcerated at the Wayne County facil• trespassing, and theft of our person• It's easy to solve a problem with a ity for several days before anyone there ally installed surveillance system (at difficult solution; it's difficult to solve was able to determine what his charges the suggestion of the Canton Township a problem with an easy solution. An were or where he was located. He did police,) all resulting in a total amount easy, ethical, and legal solution already not receive medication for his disability of about $1,000 in damages and $300 Go to hometownlife.com to give us your feedback. exists and amazingly it's called Debt for almost four days, and when a judge, worth of property stolen. Is this not Consolidation. Just like every other who had been conveniently out of town, considered enough to warrant an inves• debt consolidation plan on the market, finally returned, a reasonable bond was tigation? issue checks payable to both the taxpay• posted for him, but no one was able to We experienced theft from a build• er and their respective mortgage bank. handle the paperwork involved. ing, but it was never considered "lar• The money reaches-the desired destina• I was sent at least five or six differ• ceny from a building? which is the very OBSERVER tion and the taxpayer receives the bene• ent times from the courthouse and crime that Deputy Chief Robert Kerr fit. Simple, elegant, and regulator-free. back across the street to the jail. Each stated as being the cause of Sheila It is our money, after all. What better individual I spoke with responded to Honeycutt's arraignment. Perhaps laws way to invest it than in ourselves? me in a rude, unprofessional manner, are different for public vs. private enti• Tackling the problem from the bot• stating that it was not their job to do ties. Regardless, it is truly amazing Hugh Gallagher Jeannie Parent tom up and attacking the root cause the paperwork required for bond post• how quickly Canton Township police Senior Director will absolutely jump start consumer ing, and they would not take my money. responded to P-CEP's pleas and was not of Sales & confidence and spending. Banks flush One individual could not find the pris• hesitant in investigating the matter and with cash and improved balance sheets oner's name on the computer system was able to implement resources to help get back to the business of lending and kept asking me what the charge with their investigation. money to make money. Consumers who was. 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MALLS & MAINSTREETS

Magic Bag purse show Canton handbag designer Michele Kramp will preview Wensdy Von Buskirk. Editor. (313) 222-8883. [email protected] her Spring 2009 Magic Bag Lady line, made from recycled fabrics and findings, during a trunk snow at Heavenly Metal in Ann Arbor 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 6. Shop for handbags and browse the store's clothing, jewelry and artwork while enjoying at benefit for wine and hors d'oeuvres at the shop, located at 207 E. Ann St. Call BY WENSDY VON BUSKIRK (734) 663-4247, visit OSE STAFF WRITER FASHION UNLEASHED www. heavenly metal, What: Runway show featuring com, or RSVP at Times may be tough, but it's clothes from The Shirt Box, Guys themagicbagladyt still easy to be fashionable. N' Gals and Moosejaw Just take some cues yahoo.com. When: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, from Fashion Unleashed, 8:30-10:30 p.m. March 7 March 7 at Orchard Mall in West Where: Orchard Mall, Orchard . Bloomfield. The annual run• Lake Road north of Maple, West E-mail items for consideration in Malls its Fall 2009 Trunk Show March way event benefits Michigan Bloomfield - - -» 5 Main Streets at least two weeks in 4-7. The Pendleton passion for Region B'nai B'rith Youth Tickets: $15; $10 students; $250 advance to Wensdy Von Buskirk at intense color, exceptional fabrics Organization, and BBYO pre-glow; proceeds benefit [email protected]. • and wearable on-trend style cap• teens model the clothes each Michigan Region B'nai B'rith . tures the heart of the Fall season. year. NEIMAN MARCUS BEAUTY EVENT Customers attending the show may This year, they'll be wear• Youth Organization . TROY — Purchase $100 or view samples and place orders with ing the latest looks from The more in cosmetics or fragrance no obligation — a great opportu• Shirt Box, Guys 'N Gals and item for spring it should be a and receive an NM Exclusive tote nity forpetite , plus and tall cus• Moosejaw. scarf, Feldman said. Look for in pink, turquoise or orange filled tomers. Pendleton is located at 117 Lois Levenson, owner of lightweight, colorful scarves, with nine colorful treats during N Center St. Call (248) 596-9820 Guys 'N Gals at the Orchard with or without fringe. The Beauty Event, through March or visit Pendleton Woolen Mills at Mall, will act as emcee. "That's a great way to update 8. Spend $1,000 in cosmetics or www.pendleton-usa.com. Levenson has been in busi• your wardrobe. Throw it on fragrance and get $100 offyou r ness for 33 years, and has lent with a dress, or with tank total purchase on the spot Visit WOMEN'S WARE/WOMEN'S WEAR clothing from her trendy shop tops and jean shorts or jeans," Neiman Marcus at the Somerset YPSILANTI - Fashionistas to Fashion Unleashed since it Feldman said. Collection in Troy or online at and artistas might want to sched• began. Tickets to Fashion wwwjieimanmarcus.com ule a road trip to see Women's Her daughter, Julie Unleashed are $10 for stu• Ware/Women's Wear at the Feldman, served as president dents; $15 for general admis• ADELE WECHSLER APPEARANCE Eastern Michigan University's and treasurer for BBYO as sion; and $250 for a pre-glow TROY— The Bridal Salon at Ford Gallery through March 25. a teen. Now, as co-owner of at Tapper's Diamonds and Macys Somerset will host couture The exhibit explores women's art Guys 'N Gals, she helps to Fine Jewelry with wine and wedding gown designer Adele in various media including textiles organize the fashion show. hors d'oeuvres, along with Wechsler as she takes appoint• and jewelry. Works by 15 artists "It's a great organization," prime seats at the show. ments during her trunk show, Feb. use clothing, accessories, broaches, said Feldman, who graduated All proceeds benefit 27-March 1 Wechsler is known embroidered pillows and but• from West Bloomfield High Michigan Region BBYO, a fortuneless gowns, emphasized byto n sculptures to reflect feminist School. "It keeps kids busy non-profit organization that sheer overlays which flirt with light themes. An installation explores and involved in their commu• provides leadership training, and movement Call (248) 816- shopping and its meaning. 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Agape cagers triumph The Canton Agape girls basketball team used a 13-4 third-quarter run to register a 52-36 victory over Mt. Carmel Tuesday night. "We played a sloppy first half and only led by two at halftime^" lamented Agape coach Dan DeWitt. "But the girls came out and played very well during the third Salem's basketball team poses with the KLAA Kensington Conference trophy quarter." . following Tuesday's 50-39 victory over Livonia Franklin. Madison Miller had a stellar game at both ends of the court for the Wolverines as she notched 10 points and six steals. Brooke Purcell also played well, notching 14 points and 12 boards. Whalers triumph After winning Friday in Sarnia and los• ing Saturday to Erie, the Plymouth Whalers -- challenging the Guelph Storm for home-ice advantage in the first round of the Ontario Salem overcomes 1-6 start to win title Hockey League playoffs — defeated Saginaw, 4- 1, before 2,421 Sunday BY ED WRIGHT record into Friday night's afternoon at Compuware OBSERVER STAFF WRITER KLAA Association champion• ship contest against White Arena. The victory improved Plymouth to 31- Early this season, when his Lake Lakeland. The opening 23-5-0. 1-6 team was performing as tip is set for 7 p.m. at Salem. poorly as, .the economy, Salem "When we were 1-6, this Veteran Matt Caria girls basketball coach Fred group of players said, 'Hey, let's assisted on all four Thomann offered the follow• change this thing around," said Plymouth goals and ing stimulus plan to his out-of- Thomann. "They said, 'Let's goaltender Matt Hackett sync squad: Let's start playing come together. Let's play as rebounded from being together. a group. Let's make sure that lifted in the first period The Rocks not only bought we don't go out of here leaving in a 7-4) loss to Erie with into the plan, they've executed something behind. 30 saves as the game's it to near-perfection. "And, at this point of time, first star. Tyler Seguin The ensuing dividends have they haven't left anything (16), Ryan Hayes (23), included 11 wins in 12 games behind." Chris Terry (team-lead• — the latest Tuesday night's Salem rocked at both ends ing 34th) and Kaine 50-39 victory over Livonia of the court, shooting 51.5 Geldart (10th) scored for Franklin in the Kensington percent (17-for-33) from the Plymouth. Jack Combs (28th) scored the lone PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Lakes Activities Association field while forcing the Patriots Kensington Conference title into a 15-for-48 (31.2 percent) Saginaw goal. Salem senior forward Tracy Whalen squares up for a jumper during Tuesday night's 50-39 victory over Livonia game. The Whalers scored the Please see ROCKS, B2 Franklin in the KLAA Kensington Conference championship game. Whalen finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Salem will take its 12-7 only goal of the first peri• od and it came in transi• tion when Caria hit Chris Terry with a pass on the left wing in the Saginaw Chiefs' honorees shine zone and he found Seguin skating hard to the front of the goal. Terry threaded the puck from the left circle out in front in 'Senior Night' victory to Seguin, who made no mistake in directing the BY ED WRIGHT shot past Saginaw goal- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER tender Edward Pasquale at 3:20. If everything goes as planned, you get fireworks on the Fourth of July, candy Plymouth took a 2-0 on Valentine's Day and at least a few lead at 6:57 of the second unforgettable senior moments on "Senior period with the teams Night." BRIAN ABBEY skating four-on-four. The memorable moments — and a few Whalers defenseman dazzling fireworks-worthy plays — came Salem senior wrestler Sam Lepper has emerged as the team's most consistent winner Beau Schmitz lifted a at a festan d furious pace Monday night following some early-career adversity. shot from the right point for the Canton basketball team's seniors, that was directed by Ryan whose finalhom e game netted a 62-53 Hayes from the right victory over Northville. circle past Pasquale. Led by Marian Glenn's 21 points, seniors Lepper pulls inspiring accounted for all but 13 of the Chiefs' MU lady cagers win offense. Erin Bentley finished Dietrich Lever, who unfortunately for with a team-high 14 KLAA foes won't be a senior for two more points, including a key years, added 11 points for the winners. reversal on adversity triple with 25 seconds '"Senior Night' is big forth e guys — they remaining Saturday were really fired up," said Canton coach ike a lot of Americans, I'm con• wrestling team. to give host Madonna Dan Colligan, whose team improved to stantly searching for a dose of He had never University (14-16, 9-5) a 9-8 with the KLAA cross-over triumph. L inspiration to help offset the stepped on a wres• 57-55 Wolverine-Hoosier "The seniors commented before the game BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER gloomy headlines and dismal eco• tling mat prior to Athletic Conference win that they only have one more game on this Canton senior Sherif Hassanien, pictured nomic forecasts that greet us like the Rocks' first over the University of floor and you cduld tell they had a special above in a game earlier this season, scored menacing clouds most mornings. practice — and it Michigan-Dearborn (16- focus tonight. And we also had a good nine points in the Chiefs' 62-53 "Senior Night" That's why I paid extra close showed. 12, 3-11). opponent, which is just as important." victory over Northville. attention to the words of Salem At least 35 times Seniors Christie For three quarters, it appeared the wrestler Sam Lepper during a that winter — he's Carrico and Alysa Guerin young but talented opponents may spoil Kiere Daniels, who netted seven points, recent interview I conducted with not sure of the exact (Salem), both playing in the Chiefs' special night as the Mustangs five rebounds and four steals; Kyle Biega, Him in a second-floor Salem class• number — Lepper their final home games, raced to a 25-22 halftime lead before who scored six points, including four room, just a stone's throw from the competed in varsity matches in the finished with 10 and clinging to a 37-36 advantage after three clutch free throws down the stretch; wrestling room where the senior's 160-pound weight class. eight points, respectively. stanzas. Daniel Stoney, who pulled down five inspirational story has been writ• And every time each of those Kim Olech (Plymouth) , However, Dietrich Lever's steal-and- boards; and Joey Krizanek, who contrib• ten. 35-pIus matches ended, the referee added nine points and 15 layup sequence 15 seconds into the final uted four points in his first start of the While Lepper is not a hero — at lifted the right arm of Lepper's tri• rebounds. quarter gave the hosts a lead they would season. least in the police officer/firefight- umphant opponent. Chanel Bridges paced never relinquish. Daniels was the most scintillating er/Spider-man sense of the word — Lepper went O-for-the-2005-06 the Wolves with 12 points "I thpught we played well in spurts senior. The 5-foot-9 spring-loaded forward his uplifting story of perseverance, season. and 16 rebounds. Yvonne tonight, but we had a fewbi g defensive started the night by winning the opening resilience and ultimate triumphs Hamood added 12 points breakdowns that cost us," said Northville tip against a player at least four inches tall• can teach us all a thing or two about No relief and eight rebounds, while coach Todd Sander, whose squad slipped er and he capped it with a highlight-reel executing a stunning reversal when The grueling practices that fell in Katie Roberts scored 11 to 5-12. "Give Canton credit. They made baseline drive that resulted in an and-one adversity seems to have both of our between the series of losses weren't points. the big shots when they had to and they with 2:47 left. shoulder blades pinned to the mat. trips to Disney World either, Lepper The Crusaders, seeded knocked down open triples when they "I think Kiere might be the best remembered. fourth, open the WHAC needed to." rebounder under 5-10 in the league, In the beginning... "I was usually paired up at prac• playoffs beginning at Joining Glenn in the senior spotlight without question," said Colligan. "He Following the urging of a football tice with Jeremy Epley my freshman 7:30 p.m. Wednesday were Sherif Hassanien, who scored nine teammate his freshman year at at home against Siena points by nailing three of four triple tries; Please see CHIEFS, B2 Salem, Lepper joined the school's Please see LEPPER, B2 Heights (11-19). B2 (CP) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, February 26,2009 online at hometownlifexom

grader Justin Moss contributed CHIEFS 13 points and 10 boards to the LEPPER And this season, Sam Lepper — who three ROCKS FROM PAGE Bl 'Cats' cause. FROM PAGE Bl short years ago had a better shot at winning FROM PAGE Bl Chris Bellamy lit up the score• the lottery than he did a wrestling match played at a high level tonight and board for Novi, registering a year because he wrestled 152 and I was 160," — is 36-6 heading into Saturday's Division 1 shooting night. we definitely fed offhis energy." game-high 21 points —12 the Lepper reflected. "Well, Epley (who placed Individual Regional tournament. Senior post players Chelsea Northville was led by sopho• result of four triples. third in the state his senior year) beat the Davis (17 points and nine more Andrew Baldwin's 18 Brandon Rydzewski also crap out of me in practice pretty much every Through 'sick' and thin rebounds) and Tracy Whalen points and junior Tim Hasse's sparkled for the winners, hitting day. But every day I wrestled him, I got a little Lepper's incredible mental toughness was (12 points and 12 boards) led 13. Baldwin Connected on seven four threes for 12 points. bit better, a little bit stronger." exposed earlier this month during a match the winners' onslaught. Junior of his first nine shots despite Plymouth's fifth straight set• Personally, if I had a 35-match losing against Northville that he won, 13-3, despite guards Sara Stone and Brett de playing with a broken nose that back dropped its record to 8-9. streak in anything — backgammon, shuffle- battling a wicked flu bug. Bear added 11 and five points, he suffered in a triple-overtime Novi improved to 14-3. board, rock-paper-scissors — I'm moving on Seconds after the final buzzer, he briskly respectively. victory over Salem earlier this "We started four of our live to something else, especially if I was being walked off the mat, then bent over a wait• "When we were 1-6, I'm not month. seniors tonight (the Wildcats' humbled in the activity on a daily basis at ing waste basket that caught the results of sure we expected things to "Andrew does a lot of things fifth senior, Brad Lineberry, was practice. the nausea Lepper had somehow fought off turn out like this," admitted a for this team that don't show up sidelined with an injury), and But that's why this story is about Lepper, throughout the six-minute match. smiling Whalen, a few seconds on the score sheet," said Sander. they played pretty evenly with not me. "A lot of the kids Sam wrestles may have after admiring her team's new• "We count orthim to make a lot Novi for the first four minutes," better technical skills, but few of them est trophy. "But we did know of big decisions. Tonight, he kept said Van Wagoner. "With the Learning from adversity have Sam's heart or Sam's dedication," said that we'd come together even• us in it with his shooting." game tied late in the first half, "The two most important things I learned Woochuk. tually." Scott Wagner — one of just we had the ball, but they got a that first year," Lepper offered, "were that "He's not one of those kids who beats his A transfer from Farmington two seniors on the Northville steal and ended up scoring five wrestling was hard and that you have to keep chest before he steps on the mat. But once he Hills Mercy, it took Whalen roster — added eight points points out of nowhere to take a going at it. steps on the colors, he's focused in and it's go a while to adjust to her new while sophomore Bryce Groshek 30-25 lead at the half." "I learned that even if you don't win any time. He doesn't let down until someone is teammates — and vice versa. chipped in with seven. Novi led 41-38 entering the matches, you can still help your team win. getting their arm raised." "They've all been playing Canton hit half of its 42 field- final quarter. There were a couple times we won because I While it's obvious Woochuk is proud of together for three or four years, goal attempts and 12 of 15 free Senior ChffButtermore added didn't get pinned, so the other team only got Lepper's on-the-mat accomplishments, so, yeah, it was tough at the throws (80 percent). seven points for Plymouth. three points instead of six." the pride in his senior who has come so far beginning joining an estab• Northville shot 44.1 percent The hosts canned 5 of 9 free Instead of letting defeat get the best of him, spreads much further than the wrestling lished team," she said. "But I've from the field (19 for 43) and throws while Novi was 6 for 13 Lepper used it as a motivating force to get room. gotten more comfortable as the 88.8 percent from the line. from the charity stripe. better. "Sam's success on the mat has also taken to year has gone on." NOVI 52, PLYMOUTH 45: On SALEM 58, FRANKLIN 53: Senior other parts of his life," Woochuk said. "Like She looked as comfortable Monday at Plymouth, the green- guard Joe Posler scored 20 of Tasting victory-at last a lot of kids who come through our program, as Thomann has ever seen her clad Wildcats rubied the host his game-high 24 points in the Buoyed by a supportive coaching staff and he's learned that he can take the same kind of Tuesday night. Wildcats'^eni^Night" by first half Monday as the visit• always-encouraging teammates, Lepper effort he uses in wrestling and apply it to the "That's the best game Tracy draining % shots from beyond ing Rocks (7-10) held off a late slowly started to turn the corner the following classroom, his social life, his family life." has played this season," said the arc. Livonia.Franklin (6-11) rallyfor a winter. Thomann. "She rebounded, "We played well defensively KLAA crossover victory. "At the beginning of my sophomore season, Inspiring indeed defended and scored. She was and we did a nice job of execut• Salem led 35-23 at intermis• I was still losing — the same things were On Saturday at Woodhaven High School, awesome tonight. ing our offense by powering sion before the Patriots made a happening," he said. "But Wo (Salem wres• the odds are favorable that Sam Lepper — the "I thought Chelsea did a the ball into the post," said game of it in the second half. tling coach Greg Woochuk) always told us kid who once went O-for-an-entire-season fabulous job, too, and our three Plymouth coach Tom Van Junior guard Charles not to worry about winning and that it was a — will earn a trip to the Division 1 state meet. perimeter players (Stone, de Wagoner. "But even though Williams added 11 points for byproduct of hard work." Now, I don't know about you, but for me, Bear and Victoria Brotz) did we got a lot of shots from close Salem. Thanks to a workout regimen that would that's enough inspiration to offset an entire a nice job of helping on the range, we only went to the line Connor Leidal, a senior for• make an iron worker cringe — hourlong, pre• month's worth of gloomy economic forecasts. twins." nine times." ward, tallied 15 for the Patriots, school practices that started at 5:30 a.m., to The twins Thomann made Sophomore Brennen Beyer while Jeff Poole, Jack Chinivare name one thing — Lepper finished his sopho• Ed Wright is the sports editor for the Plymouth and reference to were Franklin led the Wildcats with 18 points and Andy McCaffery added nine more season with a winning record. Canton Observers. He can be reached at ewright© senior dynamos Briauna and and 10 rebounds. Fellow 10th- apiece. Last year, as a junior, he finished 26-13. hometownlife.com or (734) 578-2767. Brittany Taylor, who scored 13 and 10 points, respectively. 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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH The City of Plymouth Board of Review will be conducting the' 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March Board of Review and will convene in the City Commission TUESDAY, MARCH 10,2009 Chambers, 201 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170, for an Not comfortable with Organization Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. "going online" DISTRICT FOR ONE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15090 BECK ROAD STARDOCK SYSTEMS, INC. and designing xtHn The regular Board of Review schedule is as follows: * PLEASE TAKE NOTE: that a request from Stardock Systems, Inc., life insurance program??? Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 9:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. 15090 Beck Road, was received by the Charter Township of Friday, March 6, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Plymouth requesting that an Industrial Development District be Friday, March 13, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. established, under Public Act 198, 1974, as amended. Public Act Monday, March 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 198, requires that the Board of Trustees hold a Public Hearing on the establishment of an Industrial Development District at which the owners of properties within the proposed district and residents Other hearing dates and times may be scheduled as needed. and taxpayers of Plymouth Township shall have the right to appear Hearings are by appointment only. COMPLETED 2009 BOARD OF and be heard. Written comments, submitted prior to the March 10, REVIEW PETITIONS ARE NECESSARY, and must -be submitted meeting will also be accepted. to the Front Office located on the First Floor of City Hall, prior to your appointment. The "Deadline" for submitting petitions for all TAKE NOTE that the Public' Hearing will be held on Tuesday, persons wishing to appeal in person before the Board of Review is March 10, 2009, commencing at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Hall at Monday, March 16, 2009. ive \ v I >een helping Plymouth Township Municipal Offices, 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan 48170. Phone Number (734) pi uplc do that since 1980. A resident or non-resident taxpayer may file a petition with the 354-3224. Board of Review without the requirement of a personal appearance We 41 v .1 local agency in by the taxpayer or a representative. An agent must have written LEGAL DESCRIPTION PLYMOUTH, Ml authority to represent the owner, Written petitions must be received by Monday, March 16, 2009 by 3:00 p.m. Postmarks are not but hiive access to over Units 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, Becktech Condominium, according to the accepted. 70 of the most Master Deed thereof, as recorded in Liber 42029, pages 82 through 153, Wayne County records, and any amendments1 thereto and cumpc titue life insurance Copies of the notices stating the dates and times of the meetings designated as Wayne County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. will be posted and published in the local newspaper. oirrirrs in the industry. 823, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described All Board of Review Meetings are open meetings in compliance with in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Please contact Jack at the "Open Meetings Act". 734.354.0500, Ext. 5 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor's Joe Bridgman, CMC Office at 734-453-1234, ext. 253 or 252. [email protected] Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth Linda J. Langmesser, CMC or visit our website at City Clerk Publish: February 26,2009 lnsurancedesignersgreatlakes.com Publish: February 12,19 and 26, 200B online at hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, February 26,2009 (CP) 83 Chiefs' stiff defense Mustang icers topple cages Lions, 40-35 Salem to net first

BY ED WRIGHT OBSERVER STAFF WRITER KLAA conference title cuss A nsf Rier Canton's girls basketball team took care of business BY ED WRIGHT Powers, who clenied Alex ^ All three F-CE? girls oasfsetball Tuesday night — despite carry• RECORD STAFF WRITER Brewin of a breakaway goal at % ing around the disappointment teams will be particlpat'iRE)' in the 6:15 mark before stuffing of being left out of Tuesday's next week's Class A District tear* It's officially hunting sea• Jake Atkinson's effort from the KLAA Kensington Conference nament, which will be hosted t>y son for Michigan high school doorstep 46 secondsJater. title game. Livonia ladywood Jfl§h School. .-• hockey teams — a three-week The Mustangs eviprtuaHy The Chiefs, ranked sixth in Following is the District tow'' period when the state's elite solved Powers with a pair of the state in Class A, registered merit schedule; squads take aim at some much- late first-period lamp-lighters, an impressive 40-35 road win coveted trophies. the first coming when Wesley Monday, March 2: (Game D over South Lyon to improve Current Chief, future Laker And, not surprisingly, the Gates lasered a slap shot over Plymouth; m, NorthvilM fM,: their record to 17-2. Canton senior two-sport standout Sarah Thomas (seated) recently team whose uniforms include Powers' right shoulder from (Came 2) Salem vs. Ladywood, Canton tied Livonia Franklin signed a letter of intent to run cross country and track for Grand hunter's orange trim is off to a the top of the left faceoff circle. for first in the KLAA's South 7:30 p.m.; Valley State University. Also pictured are {standing from left) blazing start. Joey Close doubled his Division, but drew the short Wednesday, March 4: Novi vs. Canton cross country coach Eric Pahl, assistant coach Tracy On Saturday at the Novi team's lead with 1:41 left in straw in the league's compli• Game 1 winner, 6 p.m.; Canton vs. Haratsaris and Thomas' parents, Donna and Tim. Ice Arena, Northville over• the period when he scored off cated tie-breaking formula, Game.2 winner, 7:30• whelmed Salem, 5-0, to assists from Matt Kreager and thus, the Patriots played Salem capture the Kensington Gates. Friday, March 6: for the conference title. Lakes Activities Association's Northville senior goalie Ted Kayla Bridges paced the game, 7 p.m. , Kensington Conference title. Keranen's 18-save shutout was Chiefs with 10 points, includ• SPORTS BRIEFS The victory improved the highlighted by a glove save of ing four in the crucial fourth- GIRLS PREP HOOP Mustangs, ranked No. 2 in a Sam Ott rocket 2:10.into the quarter when Canton held off a Division 1, to 17-3-3 and second period. f|L ^ furious Lion rally. Rock kickers UDM-bound propelled them into Friday's Salem's Nick Rayesllkrely Kari and Sara Schmitt Western in its regular-season Salem soccer players Jace Bearden and Jeremy Stoychoff have KLAA Association champion• missed cutting his team's defi• both added nine points while finale on Friday night. The signed letters of intent to play collegiate soccer for the University ship showdown against state- cit in half, but his wrister from CarolAnn Sexauer chipped in opening tip is set for 7 p.m. of Detroit-Mercy. ranked Brighton. in front of the net slid wide by with six. NOV) 43, PLYMOUTH 30: On In addition to excelling for the Rocks' state-ranked soccer The title game is at 7 p.m. at less than a foot. South Lyon was led by Tuesday at Novi, the hosts built team, Bearden has also elevated for the Salem boys track team, the Novi Ice Arena. The Mustangs extended Kristin Short's 13. a 24-15 halftime lead and never qualifying for the Division 1 state meet in the high jump last The Mustangs set the their lead to 3-0 with 8:21 "Kayla made a couple key trailed in the second half. , spring as a junior. groundwork for the win by left in the second when Steve baskets down the stretch after Stacey Klonowski led He drew interest from several colleges for both sports, but securing a 2-0 first-period Prince scored after securing a (Robyn) Mack was able to Plymouth with 12 points while opted to play soccer. Stoychoff was a three-year contributor for lead while outshooting the slick pass in front by Brewin. break down their defense," said Shaakira Haywood added the Rocks' soccer team this past fall when it was ranked No. 1 in Rocks, 17-5. Northville's defense rose to Canton coach Brian Samulski. seven. Division 1 for most of the season. "The No. 1 thing we've been the occasion less than a min• "Melanie Pickert added a big Caroline Johnston paced He served as a captain and mid-fielder. focusing on is playing three ute late when it killed a Salem steal and free throws to seal it. the winners with 10. Alyssa complete periods, which is two-man advantage situation "South Lyon has a solid Alraeak added nine. something we've done our that lasted 72 seconds. Whalers' blood drive team. They have two good "We were done in by last two games," Northville s Northville all but sealed sophomore guards. The key unforced turnovers and our Individuals who support the Red Cross blood drive March coach Clint Robert said. "A the win with 2:39 left in the was we held their best player inability to get into our offen• 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. will receive two free tickets to the lot of times this season, we've period when Matt Kreager (Danielle Gotham) to four sive sets," said Plymouth coach Plymouth Whalers' game that night against Windsor. played well in two of the three banged home a rebound shot points." Ted Sturdivant, whose team Interested donors can register online at http://www.plymouth- periods, but Saturday the guys past Powers. Kreager's goal Canton led 23-16 at the half slipped to 7-12. "It was a good, whalers.com/blooddrive.html. stayed focused from beginning was assisted by Gates. and 30-25 with eight minutes competitive game for the most Former Whalers standout Jared Boll is scheduled to appear. to end. The Mustangs' final goal to play. The Lions chiseled part. They just wore us down at "This was a nice win because came with 7:15 left to play their deficit to two points late, the end." Salem has been one of the five when Alex Belanger scored off but the resilient Chiefs hung Novi extended its lead to 34- Canton Lions registration hottest teams in the state the assists from Matt Dembicki on. 20 after three quarters. past month. They're a very and Greg Taylor. Canton made 16 of 23 free Plymouth was hampered by The Canton Lions junior football organization is accepting vet• fast team that has proven they The Mustangs outshot throws (69-5 percent) while 8-of-17 free-throw shooting. eran football and cheerleading registrations through Feb. 28. belonged in this game." Salem, 37-18. the hosts drained 11 of 15 shots Novi drained 6 of 10 from Beginning March 1, new player registration will.begin. The contest remained score• The loss dropped the Rocks (73.3) from the charity stripe. the stripe. 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To submit an item for the religion calendar, e-rnail [email protected] or write: Religion Calendar, Observer Newspapers, 615 W. Lafayette-second level, ituanes, Detroit, Ml 48226, Attn: Linda Chomin. Deadline for an announcement to appear in the Thursday edition is noon Monday. FEBRUARY All you can eat fish fry Mark your calendars for the return of St. Michael the Archangel Parish's "All You Can Eat" Lenten Fish Dinners beginning 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and continu• THERESA M ANTCZAK ing March 6,13,20,27, and April 3 in the cafeteria of St, Michael School, 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, between Farmington and Merriman, Livonia. Age 85. Of Farmington Hills, ML Passed awav Februarv 8, 2009. Dinners feature hand-dipped fresh Alaskan cod, fried or baked, along with a large Arrangement's by THAYER-ROCK assortment of side dishes and beverages. Cost $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children Funeral Home, Farmington, MI. ages 3-11, and free for age 3 and under. Carryout orders available at $7 each. For information, call (734) 261-1455, ext. 200. Bethany singles • Saturday. Feb. 28, Annual Chiii Cook-Off and Uno tournament, 7:30-10 p.m. at St. Mel's Catholic Church, 7506 Inkster Road, Dearborn Heights. Admission is $5 or a pot of Chili including the recipe, cash prize for winner of Cook-Off and tour• nament. For details, call Kathy (734) 513-9479 or. Judy (734) 261-5630. Bethany is a Catholic organization under the auspices of the Archdiocese of the February 23, 2009. Age 85, Detroit Office for Family Ministry. Bethany provides spiritual, social and educa• tional assistance through peer-to-peer ministry to the divorced and separated of of Bloomfield Hills. Proud Age 101, February 21, 2009. T""*! veteran US Army WWII. Beloved husband of Eleanor for all Christian faiths. Age 80, of mosicey, a Retired design engineer, Ford woman of extraordinary 69 years. Loving father of Free movie night Motor Co. Beloved husband of the late t Martha (Bruce Beyer) Scharch- faith, died Februarv- 7. 2009, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church (14175 Farmington Road, north of 1-96, Livonia) PENELOPE S. AVESIAN Ruihann. Dear father of Alan Johnson burg, Dear grandfather of Cameron. A surrounded by her children. (Patricia), Susan Johnson, James will show the movie "FireProof" 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, doors open at 6:30 p.m. February 24, 200«. Age 61 Beloved She was born January 11, Funeral Service was held on Wed• (Deborah), Carol Burke (Terry) Judy nesday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Register at www.christoursavior.org. "Fireproof" touched the hearts and impact• wife of Paul. Dear mother of Berge, 1929, on Beaver Island, the daughter Johnson (Bruce Weigman) and Funeral Home in Livonia. Memorial ed the marriages of millions of moviegoers. Over the span of just a few weeks, Rachel Rabidoux (Jason) and Katie. of William Patrick and Sophia Regina Melinda Smith (Robert). He was Sister of Sam Halkias (Carol). (Haugen) McDonough. She married contributions may be directed to St. this movie showed in top box-office charts. At work, inside burning buildings, devoted to his 1.1 grandchildren and 9 Joseph Mercy Hospice. Please share a Memorial service Friday I la.m. at the late Thadeus Edward Danaj on great-grandchildren. Family will . Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never Leave Your Partner Highland Park Baptist Church. 28600 June 28, 1952, and celebrated almost merriorv at www.rKKrharris.com. receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Behind. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Lahser Rd. (south of Twelve Mile), 54 years of marriage before his pass• Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Conned His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb must face his toughest job ever... rescuing Southfieid. Memorial tributes to the ing in 2006. They made their home in Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13- EVA SPANN (STOOPS) " LL'NGevity Foundation, Penelope Detroit and later in Westland. She 14 Mile), Thursday 5-8 p.m. and his wife's heart. Age 78, passed away Feb. 17, 2009. Avesian Memorial Fund, 435 N. came to the Detroit area as a high Friday 10 a.m. until funeral service Blood drive Loving mother of four daughters and LaSalle St., Ste 310, Chicago, SL school graduate. She did secretarial 11:30a.m. Memorial tributes to New three sons. She leaves four sisters, a 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at NorthRidge Church, 49555 North Territorial 60654 or Detroit Country Day work and was a nanny for the children Horizons Rehabilitation Services, 1814 brother and 22 grandchildren. Friends of the Arts Association, of a dentist. On a return visit to Beaver Pond Run, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. at Ridge Road, Plymouth. Register at www.givelife.org and enter NorthRidge in 22305 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Beverly Island, she met her future husband, View obituary and share memories at Step One (sponsor code) or call (800) 448-3543 (GIVEUFE). Hills, MI 48025. AJ. Desmond & led, who was also visiting relatives on Clothing bank Sons (248) 549-0500. Beaver Island. They continued their www.desmondfuneralhome.com and share memories at courtship in Detroit, with him properly Free clothing (men, women and children) for those in need 10 a.m.-noon on the calling on her • at the Evangeline, a #-> . M. * fourth Saturday of each month, at Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing Bank, boarding house for single, young 8775 Ronda Drive, south of Joy between Haggerty and Lilley. ladies. They started their family imme• diately after they were married and For information, call ¢734} 404-2480, visit www.CantonCF.org or send e-mail to. Bertha remained home raising her [email protected]. CHERYL A. BELL young children. In 1967, she began Rush concert series working for Deluxe Check Prinfers Continues every Tuesday with gathering and refreshments at 5 p.m., concert. February 22, 2009. Beloved wile of and retired from there in 1987. making Robert. Dear mother of Robert many lifelong friends during that time. from 5:30-6 p.m for a rush hour concert featuring performances by local and (Jennifer). Chris (Elaine), Heather Bertha and Ted traveled for many national jazz artists at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 8000 Woodward, Tuggle, Sean (Brandy). Daughter of years to Las Vegas to escape Ihe MARY CATHERINE Detroit. No charge. For information, visit www.metroumc.org, the late Michael and Pauline Jarvis. Michigan winters. In recent years, they Midweek Lenten services Loving grandmother of Bobby, Katie, returned to northern Michigan and "KITTY" STOREN Allic, Evan, Emily, Trysten, Lydia, made their home in Petoskcy. Bertha (nee: C Lola Park Lutheran Church, 14750 Kinloch, Redford, will have midweek Lenten Skylar, Megan, Shelby, Alexis, Erik, was a member of St. Francis Xavier February 20, 2009, of Bloomfield services at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. For information, call (313) 532-8655 Ryan and Alicia. Sister of Paut, Sue, Catholic Church. She faced the physi• Hills. Director of Development, Loyola or (734) 968-3523. Jeanne, Pain, Michael, Patrick and the cal challenges of the final 8 Vs years of High School, Detroit. Beloved wife of Lenten services late Larny. Visitation was at her life with grace, humor and wit, as Bob. Dear mother of Tricia. Van. 7 p.m. every Wednesday through April 1, at St. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 O'Bri en/Sullivan Funeral Home, her husband lovingly tended to all her Age 52, of Traverse City. Faussien (Mark), Katie Shafer (Tim), 41555 Grand River Novi'Tuesday 2-9 needs. She is survived by her children, Died Saturday, February 21, Meghan Carter (the late Rich), W. Six Mile, Redford, Call (313) 534-7730. Passover Seder Dinner at 6 p.m. for $8 pm. Funeral was Wednesday 2:00 pm. Pamela (Gary) Malo of Livonia, " 2009 at Bortz Heath Care fol• Elizabeth Kent (Jason), Stephanie Jett followed by the Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. April 9. Easter Sunday Worship On-line sympathy message Lawrence (Becky) of Livonia, lowing a valiant battle with (Randy), and Julie Lupo (Scott), Service 10 a.m. April 12. www.obriensul! ivanftmeralhome.com Timothy (Lorraine) of Alpharetta, multiple melanoma. Born on Grandmother of Hannah. Bobby, Wednesday Lenten Service Georgia, Susan (William) Wright of Sunday, April 22, 1956 in Plymouth, Zachary, Henry, Joe, Charlie, WILLIAM P. BENTON [.ake Leelanau, Beth (Thomas) Burke Debra was the daughter of Robert and Mackenzie, Richie, Maggie, Mary Hosanna-Tabor offers a mid-week Lenten Service at 7 p.m. in the church at 9600 of Petoskey, twenty grandchildren, sis• Shirley Gayle (Thompson) Kine. The Kate, Jack, and Alex. Sister of Bill Leverne, Redford. The Lenten Series will be "Places of the Passion" with the focus Age 85, of Bloomfield Hills. Died ters Mary Ellen Mortachlno of New family resided in Dearborn and later Cooney, Pat Hathaway, Margaret not on the physical locations of our Lord's passion but on the spiritual wonders Feb 19, 2009 of cancer. He was born York, Charlotte (Richard) Sanderson moved to Traverse City where Deb Nov 4, 1923 in Laurinbum, NC. He is Casey, Ann Nordloh, Henry Cooney, of his work. A free will offering dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. prior of Florida and brother Anthony graduated from Traverse City Central Eileen Finney, Julia Cooney, and survived by his wife Blanche, daugh• (Mardee) McDonough of Australia. in 1973. Known to her family and to the service each week through April 1. For information, call (313) 937-2233. ters Barbara Benton, Roxanne- Darling Michael Cooney. Services and Burial She was preceded in death by her hus• many friends as Deb, she had been have taken place. A. J. Desmond & Lenten services Si her partner Shane Robinson, Judy band, infant son Kenneth, infant employed for 13 years at Munson Dennis &. her husband Mike Dennis, Sons Funeral Home, 248-362-2500. Evening Prayer 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church granddaughter Brandee Dana], broth• Medical Center as a CSR for the labo• Memorials to Kitty Storen Memorial Nancy Lievois &. her husband Jim (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile. Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414. ers Glen and Kenneth. Internment at ratory send out department. She loved Fund at Loyola High School, 15325 Lievois, and grandchildren Garlic, St. Mary's Cemetery in Charievoix. to read, sail and loved the color purple. Fish fry Annie, and Christina Dennis, and Pinehurst, Detroit, Ml 4823S. She loved her dog Jazmine, but the joy View obituary arid share memories at Continues 4-7 p.m. every Friday through April 3, at First United Methodist Church Jordan and Tyler Lievois. The funeral of her life was her son and grandchil• www.DesmondFuneralHome.com of Wayne-Westland, 3 Town Square across the street from the Wayne Post office. service will be ai St. Hugo of the Hills dren. Deb is survived by her son, Church in Bloomfield Hills, MI on Nathan (Sarah Hansen) Kine of For more information, call (734) 721-4802 or (734) 891-2523. Choose from fried or Sat, Mar. 21, 2009 at 11 am.'In lieu Buckley, her grandchildren, Logan and baked fish. Includes baked potato or french fries, cole slaw, roll and coffee, tea, of flowers, donations can be made to Nolan Hansen and Allanah and or punch all for only $8. Special kids meals like chicken nuggets, corn dogs and Henry Ford Hospital, Schepens Eye Ashlynn Kine; her father, Robert Kine SHARON LEE WALK fries for $4. Clinic, Hospice of Palm Beach of Traverse City, her sister, Sheryl County or the Multiple Sclerosis (Mark) Irving of Maple City, her February 24, 2009, after sur• Families In action workshops Society. Mr. Benton was a well- brothers, Dale W. (Carol) Kine of viving cancer for 23 years. The National Association for Mental lilneses 10-week educational program began known and loved automotive execu• Age 66, of Livonia. Loving Traverse City and Jon (Wendy 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at St. Regis Parish Schooi Campus in Bloomfield tive. For more information please Matthews) Kine of Interlochen. Many wife of James. Beloved Hills. The program is for people with a loved one diagnosed with a serious mental visit www.wiliiampbenton.com. cousins, nieces, nephews and friends mother of Keith (Kimberly) aiso survive. Deb was preceded in and Kevin (Jennifer). Proud grandma illness. The workshop meets either every Wednesday or Thursday evening and death by her mom, Gayle and sister of Makenna, Brendan, Cristian and ends on April 29/30, The goal is to help families better understand mental illness, Kyle. Dear sister of Dottie Smith and Paula. Visitation will take place at the how it affects the family and what they can do to help. A nominal fee of $20 per daughter of Eve Hutchings. Visitation Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home 305 person or $30 per couple will be charged at the time of registration. Families In Sixtli St., Traverse City, on Thursday, Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at February 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m, A Vermculen Funeral Home 46401 West Action is funded in large part by the Oakwood Healthcare Foundation and the celebration of Deb's life will take place Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth (between Oakwood Heritage Hospital Auxiliary. For information or to register, cali Mary on Friday, February 27 at 1 p.m. also at Sheldon and Beck). In state Friday Ellen at {248) 348-7197. Space limited, so pre-registration required. the funeral home, with Pastor Ted 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Smith officiating. For those desiring to Service at First United Methodist remember Deb through a memorial Church of Plymouth, 45201 N. UPCOMING Territorial Rd., Plymouth. Entomb• contribution, the family suggests House of worship tour Hospice of Michigan or the American ment Cadillac Memorial Gardens- Tickets are now on sale for the Detroit Historical Society's Historic Houses of Cancer Society. You may share your West. Memorials may be made to the condolences and memories of Deb Susan G, Komen for the Cure, P.O. Worship tour Monday, March 2, in Oakland County, features Temple Beth El, with her family at her on line guest Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265. To Christ Church Cranbrook, St. Hugo Stone Chapel, and National Shrine of the leave a message of condolence please book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. Little Flower. Tour leaves the Detroit Historical Museum parking lot (Kirby at loe on to vermeulenruneralhame.com Woodward) at 10 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. The price, which includes the guided tour, bus transportation, and lunch at one of the churches, is $30 for Detroit Historical Society members, $40 for guests. For reservations or more informa• Age 77. Of Sedona, Arizona. tion on the 2009 tour series, call (313) 833-1801 or visit www.detroithistorical.org. Died suddenly February 19, • ft 1 No tickets will be sold on date of tour. a brief illness. CAROLINE M. DeBRINCAT Born in Brownsville, PA Hungry for God February 13, 1932 to John Aae 91. Of Farminaton. ML February 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays March 3 to April 7, in the church building of St. Colette, 17600 and Julia (Thomas) Ryska. Evelyn 21, 2009. Arrangements by THAYER- Newburgh Rd. Livonia, The 6-week Hungry for God series helps adults and teens resided in Michigan prior to retiring € ROCK Funeral Home, Farmington. to Sedona in 2003. She was actively enjoy an even deeper, closer love-relationship' with the God who is loving them engaged as a court reporter for over first, best, and always. This series will be facilitated by Deacon Bob Ovies, former ELIZABETH DELANEY 50 years. Evelyn enjoyed skiing, trav• director of the Detroit Archdiocesan Office for Family Life. Each session focuses elling, and was a talented designer Age 86, of Ann Arbor. Passed on one of the following themes: Hungry for God's love, Hungry for Salvation, and decorator. She leaves her devoted away February- 21, 2009. She Hungry to Know God's Plan for your Life, Hungry for Jesus, Hungry for the Power is survived by her children, and loving husband of 25 years, to Forgive, Hungry for Faith & God's Spirit. Register at [email protected] Cornelia (Phil) Johnson, Bruce M. Kinney of Sedona, a sister Born August 24, 1940, passed Stuart (Beth), and Barbara Patricia Boczenowski (Ryska) and her laway a.t Piedmont Hospital or call (734) 464-4435. Age 78, of Twin Lake. Passed away her grandchildren. J.C. and husband John Boczenowski of Fram- ianta, GA, February 17, Evenings of reflection Saturday, February 21, 2009 at a William Johnson, and Sean and Cara ingham, Massachusetts, and nephews 09. He is survived by his lov• Muskegon hospital. He was ' born Delaney; her sisters, Janet Phyfe and Derek, David, and Brian ing wife, Zoe Darling-Woods; brother St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Livonia offers special Lenten Evenings of October 20, 1930 in Gar;', Indiana to Barbara Hart; and many nieces and Boczenowski. Funeral arrangements Ron, of N. Palm Beach, FL; daughter Reflection with the first 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, featuring Rev. Daniel Trapp, Hubert and Lueila (Carey) Cole and he nephews. Memorial service at First were conducted by Greer's Mortuary Ami, of Good Hart, MI and his professor of theology and graduate spiritual director at Sacred Heart Major of Sedona. Funeral Service was con• devoted dog, Bob. Woods worked as spent the majority of his childhood in Presbyterian Church, 701 Church St., Seminary, speaking on "The Mystery of Christ Within Us" from St. Paul's Letter Hatboro, PA. Mr. Cole earned a Plymouth, Saturday, February 28, 11 ducted at St. Luke's Episcopal Church a graphic artist in the printing and to the Colossians, and the second on Wednesday, March 18, with Rev. Daniel Bachelors degree from Purdue am. Memorial visitation at Sehrader- in Sedona, Burial was at Green Acres advertising field in Atlanta and University and a Masters degree from Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main in Scottsdale.- AZ. Donations in Detroit. Burial will be in Michigan at Jones, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit and Assistant Professor of Penn State. He was formerly employed St., Plymouth, Friday 3-9 pm. In lieu Evelyn's memory may be made to the a later date. In lieu of flowers, please Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. The public is invited. Both American Heart Association. as a mechanical research engineer for of flowers, contributions may be made make donations in memory of Gary events will be in St. Michael's Church, 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd., General Motors. Ray enjoyed scenic Woods to Piedmont Hospital Trans• to the Plymouth Community Band or Livonia. For information, call (734) 261-1455, ext. 200 or visit the parish website road trips, logging thousands of miles the Plymouth Community Arts MARJORIE A. MILLER plant Fund, 1968 Peachtree Rd, NW, across the United States. He was an Council. Share memories at Atlanta, GA 30309. at wwwJlvoniastmichael.org: avid collector of antique pattern glass, schrader-howefl.com. Age 82, February 21, 2009. School open house stamps, and anything "Disney", He .Of Beverly Hills, ML If you have children ready to enter pre-school through eighth grade in the fail, was a published photographer, model ' Beloved wife of 58 years of airplane enthusiast, with his happiest MAJOR LAWRENCE Guardian Lutheran School is holding an Open House 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, George L. Miller. Loving times being when he was surrounded EDWARD HOPP March 7, at 24544 Cherry Hill Road in Dearborn. During the Open House, fami• mother of Laura L. Miller by mountains and deserts. Survivors Age 86. Passed away on and son, Lindsay B. (Elaine) Miller of lies will have an opportunity to receive personalized tours of the facility, spend include three daughters: Karen (Bill) Saturday, February 21, 2009 Dallas, TX. Marjorie was born June time in the classrooms, enjoy light refreshments and talk with teachers, par• Tombs of Grand Haven, Debbie at Indian Creek. Healthcare 21, 1926, to Harold M. Brown Sr. and (Jamie) Jones. Lisa (Jason) Hubbard, Center in Corydon. IN. He ents and board members. For details, cali (313) 274-3665, email walter.krone® Gladys (Baldwin) in Royal Oak, ML both of Rochester, MI, and their moth• was bom in Rochester, Ml on January guardianlutheran.org or visit www.guardianlutheran.org. Proud grandmother of Brian Miller. er, Betty Jane Cole; six grandchildren: 2, 1923. The son of Albert and Viola Sister of Harold M. (Belly) Brown of Bethany Suburban West activities Kimberly (Jason) Rykse. Jesse Tombs, Demming Hopp. He was a retired Air Rochester Hills, ML Also survived by Cole Jones, Carly Jones, Mallory Force Veteran and he served during • Saturday, March 7, Monthly Dance 8 p.m. to midnight at St Robert many loving family and friends. A Hubbard, and McKenna Hubbard; and the WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras. Bellarmine 27101W. Chicago and Inkster Rd., Redford. Dance lesson; Swing, Memorial Service will be held in two great-grandchildren, Hailey and He is survived by two sons, Thomas cost $10, refreshments included. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cali Diane for infor• March at Nativity Episcopal Church, Maddox Rykse. He was preceded in Hopp of Greenville, IN and Lawrence 21220 W. 14 Mile Rd. (east of mation, (734) 261-5716. death by his parents, a brother, Robert Edward Hopp, Jr. of Trenton, Mi; one Lahser), Bloomfield Twp., ML Cole and his step-father, Morris Todd. daughter, Marilyrui Muth of Hanover, • Sunday. March 15, annual 9 a.m. Lenten Mass at the Felician Sister House Please sign Marjorie's online guest- A memorial service will be held at Ontario, CA; a brother, Richard Chapel on the Madonna College Campus, 36600 Schoolcraft, Livonia. Uuse the book at www.cremationmiehigan. 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, Albert Hopp of Venice, FL.; four Newburgh entrance and breakfast will follow service. For details contact Kathy, 2009 at the Potere-Modetz Funeral grandchildren and four great-grand• (734) 513-9479. Home. 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, children. A Memorial will he held at MI 48307. In lieu of flowers, please the Gelilbach & Royse Funeral Home • Saturday, March 21,- Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30 a.m. at Leon's 30149 consider memorials to the Arthritis in Corydon, IN on Saturday, Februarv Ford Road, south side (next to Tim Horton's), Garden City. All separated, Foundation. Share memories with the 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will divorced and singles welcome. For details, call Kathy, (734) 513-9479. family at their online guestbook be held at the funeral home on www.modetzfuneralhomes.com Saturday from 12 p.m. to 1. p.m. .com Observer & Eccentric j Thursday. February 26,2009 ces a t reflect

the hour-long services which will be OSE STAFF WRITER very informal and centered around pets. Beginning Sunday, March 1, cus• What: Church services for pets of all "My pets have done so much to tomers coming into Dunk N Dogs kinds and their owners help me spiritually as well as emo• Spa in Livonia can not only wash When: Begins 1 p.m. Sunday, March 1, tionally to connect more to God that their dog but pray. The Rev. Claudia and continues every Sunday it's a shame I have to leave them Barber says as long as pets are Where: Dunk N Dogs Spa, 27911 Five home. I want them to share this under control and not trying to eat part of my life with me. We say our Mile, between Middlebelt and Inkster their neighbors, they're welcome to prayers in the mornings and they're Roads, Livonia. For information, call attend All Creatures Universal Life always peaceful during that time," Church. The service allows humans the spa at ¢734} 422-WASH or Rev. said Barber, who was ordained in to worship with their pets. Claudia Barber at {313} 563-0162 the nondenominational church "I think it's a really good idea," based in Modesto, Calif, in 2003. said Sharon Robinet, spa owner. In addition to leading the services "People like me who are single and dog park at the spa which usually she provides Christian counseling have a lot of animals do almost functions as a self serve pet wash for owners whose pets are ill or have everything with their animals. They and doggie day-care, grooming and died. go almost everywhere with me. Now obedience training facility as well as "It's not a fancy church atmo• I can incorporate them into my a cat rescue. sphere. I didn't approach any spiritual life." "What's nice is we're all animal churches but wanted to have a place Robinet likes the idea so much people. We've all been to church where there wouldn't be a problem if she's renting space to Barber at a where you line up in the parking a dog has an accident," said Barber, reduced rate. As a business owner, lot for a blessing but it's only once of Dearborn Heights. "I've already the Redford woman spends long a year and never inside. Why not had several people respond to the hours away for home so it was have a weekly service where people flyers I've been putting out. I've sent only natural that when Barber can come with their animals?" said e-mails to all the rescues trying to approached her with the idea of Robinet. "We have no idea how get the word out and put ads on holding services at the shop, she was many people will be there or what Craig's List. all ears. kind of animals they're bringing so "I believe what the bible says For many church-goers, Sundays we decided everybody has to be on that God created all the creatures, usually mean leaving their pets a leash or in a crate or carrier. We human and otherwise. Jesus said behind to attend to spiritual needs. don't want birds or cats to set off the when the smallest sparrow falls Not anymore. Beginning March 1 dogs." God knows. I believe they will be in and every Sunday thereafter, Barber Barber says pets must be up-to- heaven, that all creatures go back to will be holding regular services for date on vaccinations and friendly to pets of all kinds and their owners people and other pets. She plans to The Rev. Claudia Barber leads worship services for all creatures at Dunk N Dog Spa in Livonia in the 1,000-square-foot indoor bring her four dogs and six birds to lchomindhometownlife.com j (313) 222-2241 March 1. Here she's pictured with

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CelloBella! is Mike Wilhelm, of Dearborn Heights, on guitar and vocals, and Alison Donahue of Royal Oak on cello and vocals. Blowout Family Hootenanny set

This year, Metro Times Blowout will include an after• noon of shows for parents and children. The Blowout Family Hootenanny, featuring the Mydols, CelloBella! and Danny Kroha, will take place 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Cafe 1923, 2287 Holbrook, Hamtramck. Parents who buy $20 wristbands for the Blowout can bring their children to the Hootenanny for free. "I think this is the first time we've had a family-friendly show at the Blowout," said Maria Stella, promotions manager for Metro Times. "We really wanted to open up the event more and draw some people to Hamtramck during the day to benefit the businesses." Call Cafe 1923 at ¢313) 319-8766 or visit www.metrotomes, com/blowout. The Friendly Foes will take the stage at 1 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at The Belmont during Metro Times Blowout 12. They are (from left) Liz Wittman (bass and vocals), Ryan Allen (guitar, lead vocals), and Brad Elliott (drums).

: : BY WENSDY VON BUSKIRK . STAFF WRITER perfect The Friendly Foes, fronted by Livonia native Ryan Allen, Inspirational, Christian, Wedding. Anniversary. Baby, will be among 200 bands play• Children. Teens. Retirement. ing at this year's Metro Times Red Hat Society and more Blowout 12. Set for March 5-7, the annual music festival is designed to celebrate homegrown bands 32614 Seven Mile Road • Livonia E. of Farmington Road [Near Jet's Pizza and spans 15 venues through• www.perfeclptesentllo.cojn out Hamtramck. It also includes a pre-party at the (4438) Majestic Theater Complex in Detroit on Wednesday, March 4. We are an authorized dealer for... Friendly Foes will headline San Francisco Music Boxes, _ Saturday night at The Belmont, Taggies. Fireside Coffee, 10215 Jos Campau. The music Village Candles, Wind & Willow and Crystal World. starts at 10 p.m. with Leaf Erikson followed by Lightening Senior Viscount Everyday Love and Midnight Smoke. Friendly Foes are expected to go on at 1 a.m. The band consists of Allen on guitar and vocals; Liz STUNNING 3D! Wittman, of Oak Park, on bass THIS PHENOMENALLY ENTERTAINING MOVIE IS BETTER THAN FRONT ROW SEATS!" and vocals; and Brad Elliott, formerly of Plymouth, on drums. Both Allen and Elliott currently live in Ferndale. It's the second Blowout for the Friendly Foes, who have been together a little more than Montessori Open Houses a year, but Allen has played many more with other lineups. l Our 2h-6 year old students benefit from: "I think this will be my sixth

Sunday, March I Thursday, March 5 2009 BLOWOUT SCHEDULE 1-3 p.m. 5:30-7 p.m. What: 200 bands • i: x i > M i: i -3>\ JTHnTWlIiMiiail ¥ Where: 15 venues throughout 1 STARTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARV 27 1 Livonia Plymouth-Canton Hamtramck ANN ARBOR CANTON CLINTON TOWNSHIP SOUTHQATE FMWINICIVC-N M.« '/•wy.Zt.KX-: lit' SM:><-.«5!- When: March 5-7 ' •NH ARBOR CANTON FARMMOVON HILLS STERLING HEIGHTS Montessori Center Montessori School NAF^Al AMIIS*WF'.""8 ShO.' Prt,-.F\'S l-if*Ta?nr«"F Tickets: $20 for Metro Times AUBURN MILLS CHESTERFIELD STERLING HEIGHTS v J B W c rp igl 9 LIVONIA Blowout 12 and Pre-Party BRIGHTON CLINTON TOWNSHIP WATCRFORD 32765 Lyndon, Livonia 4S245 Joy Road, Canton W,3T«16IOT!C7a! NOVI ,..^?... 1 FOB fKdwnuu* Cu* 11««.. I«WGS on Ten JONAS mm ramZIP CODFN'Ai;,:!JE re? «KI NOVX ! [«54!|M HHI diinwMtt'jMMapotMltSO. 1 (734) 427-8255 (734) 459-1550 PRE-PARTY A HEW ORIGINAL COMEDY SERIES tlfiflS MAY 2009 OH DISNEY CHANNEL % When: 9 p.m. March 4 Where: Majestic Theatre SB Complex, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit r Entertainment: Mustache in Your Face at the Garden Bowl; Silverghost, The Octopus, Child Bite, and Electric Fire Babies at the Magic Stick; The Meatmen, Outrageous Cherry, The Wrong Numbers, Punk Fitness Interlude, ANTIQUES Gepetto Files and Fluent at the Majestic Theatre EXPOSITION Contact: (313) 833-9700, www. metrotimes.com/blbwout

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E-mail items for consideration in Get Out! at least two with Eugene Mirman, April 24; Soul 70's Super FILM Reds, Feb. 27; Dave Boutette and Chris Buhalis, weeks in advance to Wensdy Von Buskirk at wvonbi Jam featuring The Whispers, The Dramatics, Feb 28; Susan Werner, March 1,38840 Six-Mile, Detroit FilmTheatre: "Harvard Beats Yale 29-29," hame-torniQfe.com. PICK OF THE WEEK The Stylistics S The'Manhattans, April 25; Livonia, (734) 464-6302, www.trinityhouse.org. through March 15; "Gomorrah," Feb. 27-March Leonard Cohen, May 9,221iWoodward, Detroit, Village Theater at Cherry Hill: Matthew and Gunnar 8, at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward, Ticketmaster.com (248) 433-1515. Nelson, March 27,50400 Cherry Hill Road, Detroit. See www.dia.org/dft or (313) 833-7900. ART Joe Louis Arena: Nickelback, Feb. 28, (248) Canton, (734) 394-5460, www.canton-mi.org/ Detroit Historical Museum: "More Bob-lo Memories," 555: A Good Bye to the 555 "The 5 Senses," Free family matinee series hits Canton 645-6666, www.ticketmaster.com, villagetheater. 1 and 8 p.m. March 7-8,5401 Woodward Ave., 8 p.m.-midnight Feb. 21,4884 Grand River, OlympiaEntertainment.com. (313) 833-1805, www.detroithistoricaLorq. Detroit, $15 will caii at www.5553rts.org, $20 Just because you're pinch• The free film series con• The Palace of Auburn Hills: Fleetwood Mac, March 8; feim Theatre: February, Romance Month, "Love Detroit Institute of Arts: "American Chronicles: The at the door, proceeds benefit new location for Eagles, March 21; Billy Joel / Elton John "Face ing pennies doesn't mean tinues with "Space Chimps," in the Afternoon," Feb. 26; March, Hitchcock Art of Norman Rockwell," March 8-May 31,5200 555, masquerade attire. 2 Face Tour," May 21,1 Championship Drive, you have to miss out on fam• March 7-8; "Madagascar 2," Month, "Marnie," March 5; "Shadow of a Doubt," Woodward, Detroit. Call (313) 833-7900. Art is in Market Grand re-opening wine and Auburn Hills, (248) 645-6666 or Palacenet.com. ily fun. Goodrich Quality March 14-15; "Igor," March March 12; "Saboteur," March 19; "To Catch Detroit Science Center "Leonardo Da Vinci: Man, cheese reception, 3-9 pm March 7, new loca• St Andrew's Hall: Ben Kweller with The Watson a Thief," March 26, shows at 7 p.m., $3,760 Inventor, Genius," tickets $13.95 to $16.95; "Star tion in Laurel Park Place, 37642 Six Mile Road, Theaters will launch its Free 21-22; "Kung Fu Panda," Twins, Feb19; Sam Roberts, Feb. 28,431E. Penniman Ave., Plymouth, (734) 453-0870, Trek: The Exhibition/'.502Q John R, (313) 577- Livonia, http://artisinmarket.biocjspot.com. Spring Matinee Series at March 28-29; "Horton Hears Congress, Detroit, (248) 645-6666. www.penntheatre.com. 8400, www.detroitsciencecenter.org. CPap Gallery: "Conformity Exhibition: Live Canton Cinema this weekend a Who," April 4-5; "Tale of Redford Theatre: "The Karate Kid," March 6-7, Kymouth Historical Museum: "In the Presence of Conformists/Dead Troublemakers," through DANCE with "Are We Done Yet?," Despereaux," April 11-12; 17360 Lahser, Detroit, www.redfordtheatre. Lincoln," through Nov. 4,155 S. Main St. Hours March, opening reception, 7-11 p.m. March 7, Detroit Dance Collective: The Power of Green, 8 p.m. com. are 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 4160 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (313) 833-9901, showing Feb. 28-March 1. "Open Season," April 18-19; March 13, $18-$22, Michael A. Guido Theater, Sunday,1-4 pm Admission, $5; $2 for students wcpop.com. In the 2007 film, rap• and "Hotel for Dogs "April Ford Community S Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, (313) 943-2354. 6-17; $10 for families. Tour groups can be DSM Art Studio: Painting classes for all ages, free per-turned-actor Ice Cube 25-26. Detroit Institute of Arts: The Kusun Ensemble, Bullfrog Ban Open Mic Movement Mondays ' accommodated, (734) 455-8940, www.plym- fine art portfolio assessments for college- reprises his role as every- Showtimes are 10 a.m. African music and dance, 7 and 830 p.m. Feb. w/DJ Meiiy Mel S host Redbone; Live Karaoke outhhistory.org. bound students, 28691N. Lilley, Canton, (734) man-sports-fanatic Nick and 11 a.m. Saturdays and 27,5200 Woodward Ave., (313) 833-7900, www. Tuesdays with host Paris; Noh Worry 453-3710, www.dmartstudio.com. Persons from "Are We There Sundays. dia.org. Wednesdays; After Work Party Fridays; Mic Lotus Arts Gallery: Local Artist Exhibit, March 3-26, Rocker Sessions w/ Foolish Sundays; Street Rodin Park: Free outdoor ice skating, located Detroit Opera House: "Aladdin," Grand Rapids Ballet artists reception, 6-9 p.m. March 6; Palette Yet?" ¢2005). Watch the Canton Cinema js located Justice Show, Feb. 26; Sevrance, Steelborn, between Morton Taylor and Sheldon Roads on Company, Feb. 28,1526 Broadway, Detroit, (313) and Brush Club Exhibit, March 31-April 5, artist, slapstick ensue as Persons at 43555 Ford Road. Call Parades, Inkface and the Digital Dream, Saltz Road in Canton, (734) 394-5310, www. 237-3426, www.michiganopera.org. reception, April 4; Kathleen Graf Exhibit, May evolves from bachelorhood to (734) 844-3456 or visit www. Surrender the Operator, Feb. 28; David Young leisure.canton-mi.org. 1-27,995 West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth (888) domestic life. Rated PG. GQTI.com. Sir Jay Records Event, March, 5; Realm Detroit Mam'ott: The 14th Annual Motor City Tattoo 889-4ART, www.lotusartsgallery.com. Canton Cinema: Free Spring Matinee Series, 10 Showcase, March 6,15414 Telegraph Rd, Expo.Feb. 27-March 1, Renaissance Center, (517) NorthviHe Art House: First Friday Art Receptions, am. and 11 am Saturdays, "Are We Done Yet?", Redford, (313) 533-4477, www.bullfrogrocks. 540-6055, www.eternaltattoos.com. 6-9 pm first Friday of each month; DIA Lecture Oossin Great takes Museum: Author Paul Kavieff Schoolcraft College: Avalon String Quartet, March Feb. 28-March \ "Space Chimps," March 7-8, com. Holy Cross Church: 6th Annual Astronomy Expo & Series, Art of Norman Rockwell, March 4,215 W. discusses "Detroit's Infamous Purple Gang," 20; Cellist Robert de Maine, May 15; $10, stu• 43555 Ford Road, (734) 844-3456, www.GQTl. Callahan's: Jim McCarty and Johnny "Bee" Swap Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7,30650 Six Cady, (248) 344-0497, www.northviiSearts.orcj. 6-8 pm March 3, $10, free for members, 100 dents, $20 adults, Presentation Room in the com. Badanjek, The Detroit Rock 'n' Roll Revue, 9 Mile, Livonia,$5, key_string_guydyahoo.com. Plymouth's Annual Art Feast: May 15-16, Downtown Strand Drive, Beile Isle, Detroit, (313) 833-1801, VisTaTech Center.18600 Haggerty, Livonia, Detroit Institute of Arts: Target Family Sundays pm Feb. 28,2105 South Boulevard, Auburn Rock Financial Showriiace: Cottage and Lake!rant Plymouth. www.detroithistoricai.org. (734)462-4403. - Performance, Good Mischief with Gemini, Hills, (248) 828-9508, www.atcallahans.com. Living Show, Feb. 26-March 1,46100 Grand River, Plpouth Art inthe Parte July 10-12, Kellogg Park. March 1,2p.m., free with admission, 5200 Detroit Mute of Arts: California Guitar Trio: Novi, (248) 348-5600, www.rockfinancialshow- Piymotrtti CommuRity Arts CourKil: Winter Break Art Detroit Clumber Winds £Striitas: "Fun and Games," 7 S 8:30 p.m. March 6,7 S 8:30 p.m., 5200 place.com. Fox Theatre: Ron White, March 14; Spring Comedy Woodward, Detroit, (313) 833-7900, www.dia. Camp for Kids, Feb. 23-27; S50 a day per child, 4 pm March 1, Cathedra! Church of $t. Paul, Woodward Ave., (313) 833-7900 or see the web• Jam with Mike Epps, Teddy Carpenter, org. 774 N. Sheldon Road, Plymouth, (734)416-4278, Detroit, (248) 559-2095, www.detroitchamber- site at www.dia.org. ilEATER-COMMUNP Dominique Witten, March 21,2211 Woodward, Fox Theatre: Thomas S Friends Live! On Stage, A WHW.pSyTrKHutttarts.cwn. winds.org. Barefoot deductions: "Same Time, Next Year," DetroitJicketmaster.com <248) 433-1515. Circus Comes ToTowfi, June 13-14,2211 Woodward, Eclipz lounge: D J Graffiti, 10 pm Feb. 27, free, 21 through March 1,240 N. Main St., Plymouth, ! CHORAL JD's House of Comedy: Stand-up shows, 8 pm Detroit, Ticketmaster.com (248) 433-1515. and over, inside the Greektown Casino-Hotel, Marquis Theatre: "Little Mermaid," March WApril Detroit. Walker/Buzenberg Furniture Building, $10-$15, ; fl: Diddy/MTV show, "Making His Band," RacktonChtr "Dear Mrs. Parks" with the Detroit Thursday and 8 p.m. and 10:30 pm Friday- 17, S8.50, ages3 and up,135 E. Main, Northville, Jazz Cafe at Music Hall: Yellowjackets, 8 and 10:30 (734) 560-1493, www.Ticketleap.com, www. 10 a.m. March 21, Music Hall, 350 Madison Ave,, Symphony Orchestra, March 6-8, Orchestra Saturday; Apollo amateur night, 8 pm (248) 349-8110, www.northviilemarquistheatre. pm March 6-7, $50,350 Madison Ave., (313) justgobarefoot.com. Detroit, (313) 887-8500, www.musichall.org, Hall, Detroit; "The Armed Man: A Concert for Wednesday; 25333 W. 12 Mite, inside Star com. 887-8500, ticketmaster.com. Destination Theatre: Canton Follies: One Hit wvirwjnakintihisbsui.mtv.com. Peace" with original film, April 5, Ford Center Theatre complex, Southfield, (248) 348-2420 or Wonders, March 12-14, $15, Village Theatre at for the Performing Arts, Dearborn, www.rack- www.ticketmaster.com. Mea^Br«ATheatre:''Nate the Great," 10 a.m. Magic Bag: Pat McGee Band, Feb. 26; Butch Walker Cherry Hill, 46000 Summit Parkway, Cantor, BENEFITS hamchoir.org.: Jney'sComedy Clubof Uvonia: Allyn Baft, through and 1 pm Feb. 28, on the campus of Oakland S His Gang of Merry Musical Melodymakers, March 6,22920 Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 544- (734)394-5460. Detroit Hard Bock Cafe; Rockers Brandon Calhoon, Feb. 28; Brad Williams, March 4-7; Tracy Smith, University, Rochester Hills (248) 377-0300, 3030, www.themagicbag.com. Spotlight Players: "Divine Stella Devine", through Frankie D'Angelo and Robin Horlock, acoustic CUSSCAl March 11-14,36071 Plymouth Road, (734) 261- www.ticketmaster.com.for more information, Metro Times Blowout: One of the largest local March 8, Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 . performance to benefit 'Musicians on Call," Max M. Fisheriisic Center. Pops Goes Las Vegas, 5500, www.kickerscomplex.com. visitwww.mbtheatre.com. music festivals in the U.S., 200 bands at 15 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) 394-5300, www. March 5, doors 8 pm, $5,45 Monroe St., March 19-22; The Music of Billy Joel S More by The Second City: "Kwame A River: The Chronicles Palace of Auburn Hills: Disney On Ice Worlds of Michaei Cavanaugh, April 16-19; A John Williams Fantasy, through March 1 $12-$26, (248) 645- Hamtramck bars, March 4-7; pre-party March spotiightplayers.net. ;Detroit,{313)964-7625.' of Detroit's Hip Hop Mayor," through May, Adventure, March 14-17,3711 Woodward, Detroit, 6666, wwwdisneyonice.com. 4 at the Majestic Theater, Detroit; metrotimes. Tipping Pointe Theatre: "The Complete Works of 'The ItoostertaJI: Cirque de Monaco Masked Bail, 42705 Grand River Ave, Novi, (248) 348-4448, (313) 576-5111 and online at www.detroitsym- PennTlteafre:Saturdays ©The Penn, old fash• com/blowout. William Shakespeare (Abridged)," April 22-24, j p.m.-midnight Feb. 28,60s chic attire with www.secondcity.com. phony.com. ioned variety show, March7 featuring Nan Washburn, Token Lounge: Paradime with Marv Won, Danny 361E. Cady, Northville, (248) 347-0003. masks, $75-3150, benefiting FJC, Detroit Plymouth Symphony Orchestra: "Fanfare for CONCERTS fJoflductor, Hpojiih Symphony Orchestra; doors, 11:15 Brown, Street Justice and Chief, with MTV film• -institute of Arts, (313) 833-4005, www.founder- City Theatre: Raphael Saadiq, March 15, inside Freedom," 8 p.m. March 14, all at Ward am; music, noon; $3 per child and adult; 760 ing 'Made,' March 13,21 and older, 28949 Joy sjuniorcouncil.org, Hockeytown, 2301 WoodwartfAve., Detroit,. ;• Detroit Opera House: "Fiddler on the Roof," March Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mite, , Penniman5 Plymouth, (734) 377-0914, www, Road, Westland, (734) 513-5030. 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Q: Our developer has walked away Seminar The highly prized Eagle Award, given to the agent delivering superior client experiences." from the project and left us with in each WMR office who has the highest closed only a mortgage company to assist There will be a Homebuyers & Sellers Seminar sales production for that year, was presented to BIA in the operation of the association. Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. It will cover: What is Robert and Barbara Dundon (Birmingham office), • Building Industry Association of Southeastern The mortgage company doesn't a shbrt sale? Should I sell or buy with a short sale to Ann Stanzel-Kilgore (West Bloomfield office) and Michigan (BIA) presents Advanced Green Built™ want to assume any of the back transaction? to Stella Bosnyak (Rochester office). Builder Training on Tuesday, March 10, from 9:30 responsibilities of the developer Sponsored by Great Lakes GMAC Real Estate & The Sherwood Awards, given to the agents a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at association headquarters, 30375 and says that it has no such Homesite Mortgage. Location of the seminar is 2915 who most exhibit the "Weir Manuel Way" in their Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, in Farmington responsibility. What do you think? S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills (on the north• approach to business, and who have the highest Hills. Chris Pratt of Construction and Development east corner of Rochester and Auburn roads). increase in closed sales production from the prior Services, LLC will present an in-depth course offer• A: It of course depends To reserve a seat, call (248) 293-0000. Space is year, were Kathy Manoogian (Birmingham office), ing specific applicable building practices to build upon the facts of each case limited. Patricia Stokes (West Bloomfield office) and Mickie greener, better homes. Members of Green Built™ including the manner in which Schulte (Rochester office). Michigan are strongly encouraged to attend. the mortgage company took Highest-performing agents were inducted into the The cost is $85 per person for Green Built™ over from developer. The Investors President's Circle: Michigan members and $105 for nonmembers. mortgage company may well Come and learn from accountant Joseph Simasko Birmingham Office: Don Amalfitano, Steve For registration information, call (248) 862-1033 be a successor developer and as he discusses accounting related to real estate Cole, Kathleen Dalton, Jennifer Doctor, Barbara or register online at www.builders.org. may well have liability for investing. Presented by Real Estate Investors Draplin, Deidre (Didi) Etue, Kathleen Goodrich, • Building Industry Association of Southeastern many, if not all, of developer's Association of Oakland on Thursday, March 12, Tim Holden, Kathy Manoogian, Mark Marangon, Michigan's (BIA) NAHBR Professional Remodelers responsibilities depending 5:30-9:30 p.m. at MSU Management Education Rebecca Meisner, Erin O'Neill, Kathy Parker, Dawn Council presents a Product & Services Showcase upon the nature of the Center, 811W. Square Lake Road, Troy. Seminar Rassel, Robert Taylor, Todd Zachary, Jennifer on Wednesday, March 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at arrangement between the free to members, $20 nonmembers. Call (800) Zardus. association offices, 30375 Northwestern Highway, mortgage company and the 747-6742 for additional information, (www. West Bloomfield Office: Ann Stanzel-Kilgore, Suite 100, Farmington Hills. developer and the number of REIAofDakland.com) Karen Lambert, Greg Morad. Brad Hinkson, council chair, of Hinkson units that the mortgagee took Rochester Office: Stella Bosnyak, Mickie Schulte. Construction Inc., will moderate the showcase of over from the developer. You "The outstanding performances last year by our products and services offered by associate members are best advised to consult with Awards elite sales professionals is a testament to the dili• of the council. Fees for council members are free; an experienced and aggressive Kelly Sweeney, president and CEO of Weir Manuel gence they exhibited throughout the year," said $15 for guests. Advance payment is required. For community association Realtors, announced the recipients of its corporate Sweeney. "Though the market is down, these agents registration information, call (248) 862-1033 or reg• attorney who will have the awards for 2008. were able to outperform the market by consistently ister online at www.builders.org. ability to negotiate vigorously with the mortgage company as frequently they have the power and willingness to play HOMES SOLD hardball with community associations who they presume 6021 Willow Creek Or $168,000 14568 Richfield St $125,000 9446 Marilyn Ave $172,000 are underfunded. Farmington Hills 17159 Rougeway St $121,000 11560 SpicerDr $212,000 These are the Observer S Eccentric-area resi• 27977 Brandywine Rd $135,000 32446 Wisconsin St $152,000 Redford dential real estate closings recorded the week 29682 Canterbury Ct $225,000 Milford 9142 Columbia $105,000 Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer $175,000 $163,000 of Nov. 3-7,2008, at the Wayne County Register 31115 Country Blf $66,000 2214 Lone Tree Rd 14990 Kinloch and the author of Condominium 38949 Country Cir $94,000 3872 S Shoreline Dr $695,000 • 17626 Kinloch $81,000 of Deeds office, plus some from Oakland 30012 Foxgrove Rd $260,000 Northville 9927 Nathaiine $75,000 Operation: Getting Started & Staying County. Listed beiow are cities, addresses, and 21704 Jefferson St $29,000 22291 Heatheridge Ln $223,000 19788 Wakenden $58,000 on the,Right Track, second edition. 29976 Pipers Ln $173,000 39450 Legend Ct $270,000 20030 Woodworth $60,000 sales prices. It is available for;$9.95 plus $1 ship- 32011 Tareyton St $163,000 19645 Neptune Ct $75,000 South Lyon Canton Garden City 48975 Rainbow LnS $387,000 1344 Coach House Ln $295,000 p.ing.anihafidling. 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This column 49865 Jackson Ln S200.000 27917 Lyndon St $123,000 27158 Maxwell Ct $379,000 38247 S Jean Ct $79,000 45358 Lothrop Rd $264,000 18892 Mayfield St $350,000 45337 Pines Dr $285,000 1233 S Sutton St $145,000 shouldn't be construed as legal 9913 Melrose St $225,000 25315'Sctflii/anU" $265,000 38470 Terry Ln $152,000 2517 River Woods Or N $300,000 advice. 49225 Rockefeller Dr $255,000' 30316 Nawrt St 3183,000 30202.Vieircrest . . • .; - ..$247,000 7575 WooaViesvSt $47,000 1845 Scenic Or $193,000 14397 Norman St S185.000 Plymouth 29733 Nottingham Cir 1 $124,000 .46380 Academy Dr $235,000

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1 Group One Mortgage (248)282-1602 5.125 0 4.875 0 J//W/F w/fireplace, patio & fenced Preferred, Real lor . yard. Call Jim Stevens 734- 734-459-6000 416-1201. $299,900 (264LI) 2-3 BDRM C0ND0S-WHY For The JHHJ COLDUJeLL LARGE LOT RENT? Land Contract Terms. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, FR w/fire• BANKeRU 1 & 2 story, 2-2.5 baths, all Find the best place, Florida Room, ceramic Preferred, Realtors appls incl, near future down• Most Michigan United Mortgage (810) 844-222: 4.75 0.625 4.25 1 0.875 J/A baths, tear off roof, & town Warren. 586-574-0600 garage sales in 734-459-6000 169,900 (151 Ml) O&E Classifieds! CANTON: AFFORDABLE Complete COLDUJCLL 2 bdrm condo w/large bdrms, BUI nil BANKeRG carport, gas & water included MMM Pre ferret!, ft.viftiJrj in low assoc. fee, & great location. $79,500 (467SA) Rental "It's All About Results!' • OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 734-459-6000 4627 WOODW0RTH COLDUJCLL NORTH OF MICHIGAN AVE. RARE FIND BANKCRU Listing In HHH| Mobile Homes ||||| EAST OF GREENFIELD Gorgous Cape w/granitB Preferred, Realtor* 3 bdrm home w/updated kitchen, updated baths, fin• 734-459-6000 loan with 20% down & credit score of 740 or above. Jumbo rates, specific payment calculations & most current kitchen, baths, furnace & ished basement, newer roof, WESTLAND - New carpeting the Detroit root, handyman's garage, & .furnace & C/A. $419,000 /- • ~ - throughout, freshly painted. 3 When seeking bdrm, 2 bath, C/A, fridge, rates available Fridays after 2:00 P.M. at www.rmcreport.com. Key to "Other" Column - J = Jumbo, more. $175,000 (627W0) (377SA) out the best washer/dryer, dishwasher, dis• Area...Look COLDUJeLL COLDUJCLL deal check out posal, gas furnace/stove, stor• A = Arm, V = VA, F = FHA & NR = Not Reported. All Lenders are Equal Opportunity Lenders. 1~fr ^ age shed, large deck-partially BANKER0 BANKCR 13 the Observer covered, -2 car parking. At Preferred, ii'eitltiirs Preferred, Realtors & Eccentric Classifieds! NO Further! Lenders to participate call (734) 922-3032/©2009 Residential Mortgage Consultants, Inc., All Rights Reserved | 1-800-579-7355 j Westland Meadows. Avail 734-459-6000 734-459-6000 v now, $12,000. (734) 595-7535

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Huge Carpet Sale Hardwood Floors Clean-up/Hauling Service PAINTING - 1NT./EXT. 31 YRS Many styles & colors. 1 Installation, refinish- Cheapest Prices! Garages, Cert, master painter. Wallpaper • 20 yrds or less $299- ing & recoating. bsmts, attics, free estimates removal. Ceiling & wall repairs. includes carpet pad & Dustless system. 248-489-5955, 248-521-8818 Ref. & Ins. (734) 354-9771 labor. 734-462-8711 Exc. customer service. www.lacoureservlces.com 248-470-7690 • PAINTING BY MICHAEL • In Home HIGHEST QUALITY Care/Assistance Interior Handyman M/F • Staining'Textured Ceilings* Assisted Living In my Faux Finish • Plaster/ Drywall COMPLETE DRYWALL SERV. Repair • Wallpaper Removal * HANDYMAN - 25 yrs exp. Southfieid home. 24 hr care, Plaster repair, All jobs wel• Senior Rates • Free Est • Brick, Block & Cement (J) Drywall, trim, doors, tile, nurses & doctors avail, when comed! Lic/lns. Free est. 26 • 248-349-7499 ALL wood floors, electrical & needed. 248-579-7709 yrs. exp. Mark 313-363-6738 • 734-464-8147 plumbing. (734) 716-9933 HANDYMAN - Painting, car• Housecleaning ALL BLOCK, BRICK WORK Remodeling Concrete + Foundations pentry, roofing, ceramic tile, MAKES/ Res. & Comm. - Lie. & Ins. .siding, kitchen, bath & drywall DEB'S HOME AND Call Anytime, 248-478-2602 WEGMANN ELECTRIC, INC. repair. John: (313) 806-4003 COMMERCIAL CLEANING GENERAL CONTRACTOR "Home Wiring Specialist" Bonded and Insured. Reliable. • Remodel • Repair • Rebuild New & Old Work, Free Est., Regular or one time cleanings. • Insurance Specialists . ALL Mauling/Clean Up Lie. & Ins. Jeff: 734-564-1931 Call Deb at 248-890-3800 21 years Lic/lns. ~~~~ Small jobs are welcome too! A-1 HAULING Group3 Inc. 248-330-6766 When seeking Moving/Storage out the best Move scrap metal, clean base• MODELS deal check out ments, garages, stores, etc. FINISH CARPENTER the Observer Lowest prices in town. Quick A1 A+ Movers, A+ Service Crowns, Doors, Oak Railings service. Free est. Wayne/ & Eccentric Classifieds! Lie. & Insured - Efficient for NO JOB TOO SMALLI Oakland, Central location. APEX ROOFING y 1-800-579-7355 j only $50/hr. 866-633-7953 Licensed • 734-927-4479 248-547-2764,248-559-8138 Quality work completed with pride. Family owned. Lie. Ins. For honesty & integrity: 248-476-6984; 248-855-7223

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Every Sunday and Thursday, we bring buyers and sellers, employers and employees, landlords and tenants Licensed & Insured together. Tree Trimming & Removal You can rely on us to Shrub Trimming & Removal deliver results. * Stump Grinding Interior • Exterior •* Residential & Commercial Fire & Water Damage Repair "It's All About * Work Year Round Results!" To Advertise tour Licensed & Insured Canton, Mi 48187 • 734-459-4655 1-800-579-SELL Company On This W^WMM^im, (Ik 0 Page Call. For a FREE ESTIMATE Contact: Kitchen Back Splashes Starting at $350 J Bill or Barb Rutkowski 1-400479-7355 MR. SHOVEL > Kitchens • Bathrooms • Tile Back Splashes • Tiled Floors 30¾¾¾^ •Custom Landscaping • Basements* Design Ideas and Much More ^ • Re-sodding Old Lawns • Brick Paver Walks, Patios and Walls • Drainage and Low Area Repairs PLUMBING • Swimming Pool Removal and Fill-ins • Custom Landscaping • Re-sodding Old Lawns All types of Plumbing Services. • Concrete and Dirt Removal • Brick Paver Walks, Patios and Walls • Drainage and Low Area Repairs Hot Water Tanks-Installed. We specialize in l * • Swimming Pool Removal and Fill-ins •Concrete and Dirt Removal walk-|rt bathtubs. 35 years experience. FREE ESTIMATES...734-326-6114 FREE www mrshovel com £SnMA7E£.734-326-61141 OEQ8645616 OEOa84Q131 (734) 444-4454 www.mrshovel.com online at hornetownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, February 26,2009 (*) ^APARTMENTS

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PLYMOUTH Westland Park Apts. FARMINGTON HILLS 2 bdrm, CANTON-AFFORDABLE LIVE DOWNTOWN wooded view, pool, patio, all HOMES FOR RENT appliances, a/c. $795/mo. incl. Plymouth Housing Comm• 3 BR, 2 Bath, all appliances heat + water. 248-539-0534 ission is accepting applica• incl washer/dryer & C/A. tions for the subsidized senior FROM ONLY $59^ building, Tonquish Creek 1¾ LIVONIA 1 bdrm, screened Call College Park Estates Manor (TCM). Applicants balcony, carport, bsmt stor• & Sun Home Sales must be 62 years of age or age, all appliances, pool, heat/ 888-264-4080 older. Rent is never more than FREE RENT water incl. $650. APPLY ONLINE: Apartments/ 30% of adjusted income and 734-522-0357/734-748-2537 13th month Free and www.4collegepark.eom Unfurnished includes utilities. Apartments Reduced Rate are one bedroom and a small 2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath, SOUTHFIELD All new! 2 bdrm, CROSSWORD PUZZLER pet is allowed'. TCM is located BIRMINGHAM 2 bath ranch condo. Carport, Dearborn Heights/Southfield in a beautiful park-like setting $565, 936 Sq. Ft. 1ST MONTH FREE c/a, appliances, pool, 1300 sq. 3 bdrm houses, new con• and within walking distance to 1 Bdrm, $490, Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms ft.$1099/mo. 248-346-6108. struction, $895 & $945 + util• Downtown Plymouth. Many 728 Sq. Ft. ACROSS 45 — cow! Furnished apartments avail. ities & sec. No sec 8. Pets ok. services and activities are $200 Security Deposit 46 German name Gorgeous new kitchens and Call after 5pm. 248-737-1795 part Answer to Previous Puzzle available to the residents. For Heat and Water Incl 1 Silence baths. Available in town more information or to request 4 By Jove I 47 Do horoscopes (New residents only) DETROIT '- 18971 Westbrook Birmingham at the an application, contact Annette 8 Spring bloom 51 Fully qualified •HQ E3E2EH3Q DDQD with approved credit 2 bedroom, basement, 7 mile 555 Building. at (-734) 455-3670, ext. 223. 12 Way back when 52 Bard's river No Pets, C/A, Vertical & Lasher, $500/mo. HDD HHMZ1 BHDa Call Michelle (248] 645-1191 CANTON -1741 ELMHURST 13 MOMA artist 54 Luau strings Blinds, Intercom. Call: 248-476-6498 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, rqove-in 14 Phi — Kappa 55 Must-have Appliances include March 1st. $900/mo. + sec 15 Forest creature 56 Mouse mmm anno sunn FARMINGTON HILLS DETROIT-6 Mile & Telegraph dishwasher. dep. Call: (734) 455-1215 Sharp 2 bedroom Ranch, 17 Tongues do it appendage 23078 Middlebelt Rd. H SEIBBH Very clean Apartments basement, $575/mo. 16580 18 Early garden? 57 "A pox upon Spacious 1 bdrms, C/A, Excellent Maintenance Woodbine. (248) 476-6498 19 Irritates thee!" $300 security, Plymouth 21 Teen events EQEa glEHl 50% off first 3 months (734) 729-6636 Rent Starting FERNDALE 9 1/2 & Wood• 22 Nutmeg and DOWN rent w/ approved credit. ward, 4 bdrm, fireplace, appli• cloves QUE! 248-473-5180 at $499 PLYMOUTH TWP ances, new paint throughout, 25 Moo goo — 1 Chatter wood floors. Avail. March 1. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt's. Large 1 bdrm upper flat, pan 2 Birthday count Westland $1050 + dep. 734-968-9253 $625/mo. 26 Strongly advise 3 Region of India FARMINGTON HILLS Plymouth Manor VENOY PINES APTS. Call: (248) 735-5464 27 Pina - 4 Magazine exec ANNGIE APTS. GARDEN CITY Nice updated 3 •SEE DOIIQ mm Plymouth House 30 Profile 5 Stares stupidly NO APPLICATION FEE Rent Starting bdrm, garage, 1000 sq. ft., BEatSB HUH 734-455-3880 new paint & carpet. $950/mo. 31 Rather 6 Woeful cry FREE HEAT! 1 bedroom 12-29 © 2007 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. www.yorkco m m u n ities. c a! $449 Homes For Rent Rent to own. 586-530-5161 33 Director — Lee 7 Groove on $505, 9 Mile/ Middlebelt • 1 & 2 bedroom apts. 35 Terra firma 8 Spain and 248-478-7489 37 Perched on Portugal 21 Bleached-out 27 England's FBI with fireplace. BELLEVILLE LAKE 1 or 2 Manufactured 38 Wretched 9 Try again 22 Periscope site 28 See each FARMINGTON HILLS (734) 261-7394 bdrm, dock, appl., quiet, 15 39 Places of safety 10 Object 23 Fuddy-duddy other FREEDOM VILLAGE APTS. PLYMOUTH, DOWNTOWN www.yorkcommutiitiss.com min. to Ann Arbor or airport. HOMES 41 At bay 29 By and by 1 Bdrm. 1 Month Free 1 bdrm apt.' above dental 11 Without 24 1939 Lugosi $875 or $935. 734-274-0625 44 Where hackles 16 Kind of pudding role 3'1 Dorm view Luxury 1 & 2 bdrm. Laundry office. Non-smoking & no Westland-LIVONIA SCHOOLS FOR RENT 32 And, for in unit. Water incl., no pets. pets! $495/mo„ utilities 20 Note before mi 25 Caught on 1 & 2 bdrm, 2 baths. BIRMINGHAM, $580-700/mo, 586-254-9511 included. 734-459-2400 1 bdrm condo, Located In Canton Wolfgang Washer & dryer. $695/mo. Also 3 bdrm bunga• Starting at S499/mo 1 2 9 10 11 34 Location find- FARMINGTON MANOR APTS. Private entrance & balcony low; $1140/mo. Both hard• 3 8 . er, briefly PLYMOUTH-SHELDON PARK (734) 459-1711 EHO Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, wood floors. 248-252-3863 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 12 36 Did as told Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms. carport. $300 security, Appliances included. 37 With, to 50% off first 3 months From $565 CANTON - 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Condos/Townltouses 924 to 1400 sq. ft. available. 15 Maurice with approved credit. $300 Security partially finished bsmt, sun- Pets welcome, 39 Where (248) 888-0868 50% off 1st 3 Months room, 2 car gar, appli, extras, with good credit! to celebrate AUBURN HILLS 1500 sq. ft. $1400/mo. 734-981-2793 . Free Rent until FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS Call: (734) 453-8811 Tet 1st. fl., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, April 1st* Luxury 2 bdrms, A/C, pool & 22 23 24 40 Billing dept. attached gar, patio, gas fire• parking. New kitchen & baths, CANTON - 42608 Hanford. I OPEN SATURDAY 41 Rather you laundry rooms, heat incl. _ REDFORD - Inkster & place. $1-000 248-601-9111 1800 sq. ft., newly remodeled, 10-2 PM I 26 — me ™y Plymouth area. 1 bdrm family room with 2 fireplaces, $650/mo. Call for specials: BIRMINGHAM - DOWNTOWN 42 Flowing gar• loft apt. $500/mo, incl attached garage, C/A, 4 bdrm, s Sun Homes (248) 478-8722 2 bdrm townhouse, 1.5 bath, ment utilities. Call: (313) 363-0198 2 bath, bsmt, fenced yard, 0 30 hardwood floors, a/c, bsmt, 888-264-5842 43 Fashion mag• FIVE, FIVE, FIVE deck, patio, $1495/Mo. washer/dryer. No pets, non• www.academvwestpoiirt.com azine 1ST MONTH FREE By appointment only. ^ 'Select homes only. - smoking. $1100/mo. 44 Exploding star Studios, 1,2 8.3 Bedrooms WALLED LAKE 734-444-5212, 313-920-5966 jgi Restrictions apply. Expires Furnished apartments avail. 248-901-0425 46 Cauldron 1st Month Free Gorgeous new kitchens 48 - CANTON - 45666 Augusta. INKSTER Clean 3 bdrm bunga• and baths. Available In town 1 Bdrm; $499; Wiedersehen 2 Bdrm Townhomes: $650 COMMERCE/ Executive home, 2700 sq. ft., low, garage, Wayne/ Westland 41 42 43 Birmingham at 49 Schuss Reduced deposit, pets WALLED LAKE located across from golf Schools, option, bad credit the 555 Building. okay. $700,(248) 788-1823 50 Tie-dyed gar• & Section 8 welcome. 15 Miie & Beck. All appli• course, 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath, 45 Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 ment (248) 624-6606 EHO ances, 2 bdrm, 2- bath, family rm w/fireplace, bsmt, 3 garage, no stairs, pool & 1/2 car attached garage. LIVONIA 3 bdrm., 1 full bath, 53 Baseball assn. GARDEN CITY-2 bdrm updat- 51 ed, clean, new tile, carpet & patio, $1095/mo. $1995/mo. Showing Wed. & 1000 sq. ft., appliances. Lg. paint. Heat incl. $675/mo. (248) 474-9302 Sunday at 6:30 pm. $0 dep if backyard. $950/mo. WESTLAND 55 Section 8 OK. 536-530-5161 qualified. Paula: 734-444-5212 (248) 342-0314 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, close to GARDEN CITY - Spacious up• schools, $600/month. dated 1 bdrm, air, deck, stor• 248-892-0262 age room, laundry. FREE heat & water. $605. 248-346-6108 GARDEN CITY Westland Large 1 bdrm, appliances, free SIXDOKIA heat & water, $560 + security. 734-464-3847, 734-513-4965 Estates Fun By The Numbers GARDEN CITY 6 5 2 7 3 Very nice 1 bedroom avail, Contact Us: $450/mo. 31075 Krauter. "WOW" Like puzzles? ,- PHONE ,. 1-800^579-SELL (7355) 3 6 Call: (313)384-6029 - Then you'll love * One FAX... 586-826-7318 LINCOLN PARK, Lowest rent ONLINE.. viWN.hometowniife.com sudoku. This in the area, Deluxe 1 & 2 bed• 1 4 5 7 EMAIL [email protected] mind-bending rooms, quiet, safe, balconies. Bedrooms (313) 386 6720 HOME DELIVERY/CIRCULATION.... 866-887-2737 9 2 1 6 4 puzzle will have from $495 BILLING/INVOICE .313-222-8748 you hooked from LIVONIA Mid 5/Middlebeit. 1 & 2 bdrm the moment you No fine print in this ad I Deadlines: w/laundry room in unit. 50% 5 4 8 9 2 3 6 -Heat/Water included square off, so off first 2 months with Sunday edition 4:30 p.m. Friday -$30.00 Application Fee sharpen your approved credit. $595/mo. Thursday edition 2:00 p.m. Tuesday -$200 Deposit w/Credit 248-521-1978 3 6 5 8 9 pencil and put Offices and Hours: your sudoku New Resident's Only Eccentric office 6200 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights, Ml 48312 3 1 5 9 savvy to the test! Novi EHO 734-722-4700 WESTGATE VI Observer office 41304 Concept Drive, Plymouth, Ml 48170 734-444-5655 Hours 8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday 6 4 9 1 Apartments Won. -Fri. 10-9pm POLICY Sat. Sun. 1Q-4pm All advertising published in the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers is subject to the conditions stated In LIMITED TIME OFFER the applicable rate card, (Copies are available from the advertising department, Observer and Eccentric 2 4 7 6 Newspapers, 41304 Concept Drive, Plymouth, Ml 48170 866-387-2737. The Observer and Eccentric Starting @ $570 Newspapers reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Observer and Eccentric Newspaper level: Beginner sales representatives have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an advertisement With Move In WESTLAND shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser's order. When more than one insertion of the same Here's How It Works: By 3/31/09 First Month FREE I advertisement is ordered, no credit will be given unless notice of typographical or other errors are given in time for correction before the second insertion. Not responsible for omissions. Publisher's Notice: All Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 1 Bedroom - $485/mo. real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which states * Carport Included Walk-in Closets that it is illegal to advertise "any preference limitation, or discrimination", This newspaper will not 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each Newburgh Colonial Apts. knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which Is In violation of the law. Our readers are hereby * Storage In Unit row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, 2400 Newburgh Ref. informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity * Cail for Daily (734) 721-6639 EHO basis. {FR Doc, 724983 3-31-72) Classified ads maybe placed according to the deadlines. Advertisers are column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will responsible for reading their ad(s) the first time It appears and reporting any errors immediately. The Specials Observer and Eccentric Newspapers will not issue credit for errors in ads after THE FIRST INCORRECT appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The INSERTION. Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an CALL NOW! WESTLAND affirmative advertising and marketing program In which there are no barriers to obtain housing because 1 bdrm, appliances, small of race, color, religion or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity slogan: "Equal Housing Opportunity". (248) 624-8555 pets ok. $525/mo. + sec. inc. Table ill - illustration of Publisher's Notice. On West Park Dr. heat & water (734) 453-8375 Just S. of Pontiac Tr. www.cmiproperties.net 'Select Models WESTLAND .. FOREST LANE APTS. SEEKtSFIND 2 Bdrms, $595/mo, Incl NOVI heat & water. Convenient FINP THE5E WORDS- IN THE PUZZLE BELOW. location, many amenities. FREE FLAT SCREEN TV (734) 722-5155 ANGRY FURIOUS MAD Newly updated 1 & 2 bdrm apts. New berber carpet, new ANNOYED INFURIATED RAGING cherry flooring, full size wash- ENRAGED IRATE RILED er/dryers, central air. WESTLAND FUMING D3RITATED WROTH EHO Hickory Woods Apts. TREE TOP MEADOWS ** $224 ** 10 Mile, W. of Meadowbrook MOVES YOU IN ! THE WORDS READ Ut? DOWN AND ACROSS' 248-348-9590 (for qualified applicants) www.BGcommunities.com 1 Bdrm'. - $550 Even in these NOVI-MAIN STREET AREA. 2 Bdrm. - $600 FREE GAS AND WATER 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Washer/ (734) 729-6520 trying times, I R Dryer, Private Entrance & 'Short term leases avail. Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO we still have PLYMOUTH 1 Bdrm. $575, 2 Bdrm. $670 First month free w/approved the best prices! U O D I credit. WV 1 yr. lease. Walk-in ONLY closets. (734) 455-1215

PLYMOUTH - Prime location, 4 LEFT! I N 1 bdrm avail, $580 plus secu• Westland Plymouth rity. Near downtown. Incl, heat. No dogs. 734-455-2635 FREE P MOBILE HOMES Parkcrest Designed with Carriage MowHn PLYMOUTH In Canton H Afits. ROOMATESin ^e 5peciai5j 1 Bdrm Approval Application & $300 Moves You In! . , Across from : 1 year lease required CENTRAL AIR " Washer/dryer included* Private entry/patio I Expires 02/27/09 . Livonia Corner of Haggerty & Joy Single story, attic storage Located at J (734) 425-0930 Bring your dog! ^734)522-3013 "Call for details Academy West Point (734) 459-6640 EHO 888-268-7434 SPACIOUS!! —I Garden City Vieal Ar U R U S Luna Move-In Specials!

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TOTAL DUE $820 - 36 MO., 36,000 MILES TOTAL DUE $667 - 36 MO., 36,000 MILES TOTAL DUE $883 - 36 MO., 36,000 MILES

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