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BY TONY BRUSCATO the five municipalities within the dis­ Trustee Nancy Eggenberger said in 2007, is slated to seek re-elec­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER WHAT DO YOU THINK? trict's boundaries will already have a she didn't want to wait until 2010 to tion on the next scheduled election national election ballot. hold the next school board election. date, which now has been pushed to The Plymouth-Canton Schools Should the school district have Trustees approved the motion "If we choose to do (even- November 2009. Board of Education voted Tuesday switched to even-year November elec­ on a 6-1 vote, passing on an option November) right now we're putting Trustee Steven Sneideman said night to move its odd-year May tions in order to save more money? E- to hold elections only on even-year 2'/a years onto people's terms, and I he's concerned the even-November school board elections to every mail your thoughts to editor Kurt Kuban Novembers which would have cost think that's unfair to the commu­ elections in the cycle will become November. at [email protected] them nothing. nity," said Eggenberger. "We need political. As a result, the May 2009 election "I'm a little shocked," said Trustee to give them the opportunity to vote "Holding even-year November is now scheduled for November 2009. Dianne Gonzalez, the lone dissenting on school board members." elections will encourage political Plymouth-Canton had been split­ Under the new timetable, trustees vote. "It's still a huge expense on the The four seats up for re-elec­ parties to influence our elections," ting the $100,000 cost of an odd- said elections in oddrnumbered years district, and it's only saving a small tion in November next year are said Sneideman. "When they're the year May election with Schoolcraft will cost Plymouth-Canton $84,000 amount of money in changing to those currently held by President ones that are in Lansing deciding College. However, Schoolcraft trust­ per election as it shares costs with the every November. The only true sav­ Judy Mardigian, Barry Simescu, how much money we get every year, I ees recently voted to move to even- city of Plymouth. On even-numbered ings to the district and to the budget Tom Wysocki and John Jackson. think that's a recipe for disaster." year November elections to reduce years, the district won't have to pay and to the students of this district is Jackson, who was appointed to their cost to zero. any election-associated costs because to do it even-November." the seat vacated by Mark Slavens [email protected] I (734) 953-2172

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BY TIFFANY L. PARKS The resolu­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER tion called Yack, elected supervi­ Tuesday night marked Tom sor in 1988, a Yack's last evening at the helm "truevisionarj^ of township government. and said he Yack, Canton's longest serv­ has moved the ing supervisor, was honored township for­ at Tuesday's Township Board Yack ward. meeting by state Sen. Bruce The resolu­ Patterson and state Rep. Phil tion, signed by LaJoy, who will take over for Patterson, also offered Yack well Yack next week. wishes for the future and called Patterson, who teared up for the days ahead to be "filled while speaking of Yack's accom­ with pleasurable pursuits." plishments, said the township Yack, who playfully asked has evolved since his family Patterson not to become senti­ moved to the community 32 mental for fear that he would years ago and credited Yack for respond in kind, then thanked its positive growth. Patterson and LaJoy for their "When my wife and I moved commitment to Canton. here, Canton was a different The township ushered in a BILL BRESLER I SWF PHOTOGRAPHER place. It was not a bad place, but commercial and upscale hous­ a different place," he said, before ing boom, created the Pheasant offering thanks to Yack for his Run golf course commu­ A carriage ride through the snow service to the area. "I'm very nity, built Summit on the Park, Carriage rides were just some of the activities available during Stiop^Canton's third annual Family Holiday Fest on Saturday, which attracted more pleased to call Canton my home revamped Cherry Hill Village than 4,000 people. Most of the activities took place at the Willow Creek Plaza at Lilley and Ford. 'It was a fun, family outing for everyone that and I feel honored to be in the and breathed new commercial participated,' said Canton DDA Director Kathleen Salla. 'People were festive and they were happy to be milling about.' The festivities also included community." life into Michigan Avenue. games and entertainment, but the biggest hit was an appearance by Santa Claus. 'It was very exciting when he arrived,' Salla said. Patterson then had LaJoy read a resolution honoring Yack. [email protected] j (734) 953-2170* Company specializes in lighting up the season

Pros bring light, the Texas-based Christmas Decor company eight years CHRISTMAS DECOR S BILLS OUTDOOR CARE life to season ago. Owner: Bill Hack "I learned about it at a Web site: www.ChristmasDeconnet trade show in Chicago and Address: 1421 Heritage Drive, Canton BY TIFFANY L PARKS it took me about a year to Telephone: (734} 397-8219 OBSERVER STAFF WRITER decide to do it," he said. "It was a big investment, but it's Whenever 3-year-old been well worth it." net, as the nation's largest The Real Life Farm on Alexis Hack passes a home During his first year with professional holiday deco­ Geddes Road and The or business with twinkling the company, Hack nabbed rating firm, the company Showroom of Elegance on lights, it's a guarantee that a contract to decorate 25 specializes in transforming Canton Center Road are she will attribute the sparkly fast food restaurants. Since homes and businesses into among Hack's favorite places designs to her father. that time, he has averaged a winter wonderlands. to decorate. "She's a riot," said Bill 95-percent retention rate for "We do everything for "This is our third or fourth Bill Hack bought a local branch of the Texas-based Christmas Decor company Hack, owner of Christmas returned customers. you," said Hack, noting that year going with (Hack) and eight years ago. Decor and Bill's Outdoor "This has filled a big void the company provides lights, before that, we were doing it Care, with a laugh. "She between the seasons for us," supplies, any decorations ourselves but it wasn't nearly Hack, who is still accept­ told me that the lights make thinks we do everyone's Hack said. "When I first and maintenance. "A lot of as nice because we weren't ing order for this holiday them feel good," he said. home." started thinking about this, people choose us because climbing on the roof," said seasqn, is able to customize "They make the'kids happy Hack, who started his I asked myself'Would people they are either afraid of Linda Robin, Showroom of packages but said average and have become a bright lawn care business at age 12 actually pay for this?' and heights, can't get the lights Elegance owner. "We try to prices range from $500 up spot for families." and still has two of his origi­ you know what, they do." to look the way they want or support local businesses as to several thousand. nal customers 18 years later, Touted on its national Web are too busy to do it them­ much as we can and he does "Even with this economy, [email protected] | (734) 953-2170 bought a local branch of site, www.ChristmasDecor. selves." good work." a lot of niy customers have

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of the possibility of overtime. Melissa McLaughlin. "We are Officials baffled by decision not Blue roads would be plowed the 11th largest community in and salted once and after that, Michigan." Morosi said operators would Retired Township a make a "judgement call" on Supervisor Tom Yack agreed BY TIFFANY L PARKS of operations keeps rising," whether to go over the road a and called the designation OBSERVER STAFF WRITER said MDOT spokesperson Rob second time. "pretty illogical." Morosi. "We are hoping to curtail, Morosi said the orange and The Michigan Department Morosi said roads that fall to a reasonable amount, the blue categories were based on of Transportation said some­ under the state's responsibil­ extent of overtime," he said. traffic volume, but insisted thing had to give this winter ity, such as Ford Road and While Michigan Avenue is in that blue roads will be safe for and has decided it will be a Michigan Avenue, are slotted the orange-road bracket, Ford motorists. possible reduction in overtime in two categories, orange and Road, west of 1-275, is in the "We are not putting the for plowing and salting certain blue. blue category. public at peril," he said. "The stretches of roadway. During the instance of a At Tuesday's Township roads are not going to go unat­ "We are not saying that we blizzard, all roads would be Board meeting, Canton offi­ tended." are not going to be plowing treated equally, but during cials expressed disbelief at and salting, we are adjusting lighter snowfalls, orange roads Ford Road's designation. [email protected] | (734) 953-2170 operations because revenue will be plowed and salted to. "We are not rural America keeps declining but the cost the bare pavement regardless anymore," said Treasurer

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Canton Observer offices move Family pets killed in house fire BY KURT KUBAN smoke damage. They had their own room, from Livonia location Friday OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "Unfortunately, the dogs ate at the table, and even were probably gone by the played Scrabble with us" she Beginning Friday, Dec. 12, readers Sunday was a busy day for time we got the call," he said, said. who wish to purchase back copies of the Canton Fire Department, adding that firefighters were Although there isn't much the Canton Observer can do so at our which responded to 21 calls, able to extinguish the flames fire damage on the exterior circulation office at 41304 Concept including three fires. The soon after arriving at the of the home, Balint said the Drive in Plymouth Township, {see most serious call was a house home. inside is mostly ashes, espe­ related map). fire on the 43000 block of Balint and her daughter, cially Sara's room. Customers can also place a clas­ Plymouth Distribution Center Barchester, which resulted who attends Pioneer Middle "I've been in a dream the sified ad and order photo and page in the deaths of two dogs School, moved to the home last couple days," Balint said reprints at the new office located in that were trapped inside the about four years ago, after Wednesday. "The only thing the Metro Plymouth Business Park off home. her husband passed away keeping me sane right now is Haggerty Road between Schoolcraft The department received from cancer and toxic mold the fact that had we been in and Plymouth roads. the call at 9:44 p.m., and was found in their home in the home, we wouldn't have The Observer office at 36251 first arriving units reported Farmington. been able to get out because Schoolcraft Road in Livonia is now fire visible coming from the "I haven't had too much of where the fire started. closed. home. luck with homes," she said. God was truly looking out Customer service representatives Fortunately, the home's Balint and her daughter for us." are available on site weekdays from owner, Patti Balint, and her are currently staying in a Balint said fire officials 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 6 p.m. 13-year-old daughter, Sara, local hotel, and will soon be told her the cause of the fire on Thursdays in the new Plymouth were not home at the time of moving into an apartment was an electrical problem in Township office. the fire. until their house is rebuilt, one of the walls. Customers can also call toll free Canton Fire Chief Michael which she said will take The fire marked the end (866) 887-2737 for delivery service and Rorabacher said the fire is about 4-6 months. of a busy day for the Canton information regarding photos reprints being viewed as accidental ' Balint said her two poo­ Fire Department, which weekdays and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. and that the home is no lon­ dles, Santa and Teddy, will responded to two other fire to noon or visit us anytime online at ger livable. He said the house be truly missed. calls and 18 medical calls on www.hometownlife.com, (click on cus­ sustained significant fire and "They were like family. Sunday. tomer service at the top of homepage). Readers can also use www.home- townl\fe.com to contact any member of the editorial staff, send a letter to the editor, community calendar item, photograph or press release. Fax a letter to the editor, press release or item Editor Kurt Kuban: (313) 222-6714 for the community calendar to (313) 223-3318. Canton reporter Tiffany Parks: (313) 222- The Observer also maintains a local retail 5379 advertising office in Plymouth Township. To • Canton reporter Tony Bruscato: (313) 222-, .-:••• *fV-\ contact an advertising representative, call (734) 2637 582-8363. • Plymouth-Canton sports editor Ed Wright: To reach the following editorial staff mem­ (313) 222-2047 bers call:

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Toy exhibit Charity hockey game munity members will be used this month at the Village to assist families to purchase Theater at Cherry Hill. There The Canton Historical The 4th Annual Canton Fire eye glasses for children, the will be five shows: 6 p.m., Dec. Museum will have a new exhi­ Fighters vs. Canton Coaches Penrickton Center for Blind, 18; 6 p.m., Dec. 19; 2 p.m. and bition called "Go Play! Toys Charity Hockey Game will multiple handicapped children 6 p.m., Dec. 20; and 4 p.m., from Different Times and take place at 6 p.m., Dec. 13 and those who are hearing Dec. 21. The cast will include Places" that will run from Dec. at the Arctic Edge Ice Arena impaired in the community. 125 singers, dancers, and gym­ 12-Feb. 27. The theme of the in Canton. The event will ben­ "Money raised will allow nasts from Canton and the show is the diversity of objects efit the Canton Fire Fighters Lions to meet pressing needs surrounding area. children have used in playing Charity Foundation and "No in our community includ­ Tickets are $20 and can across time and place. The Child Without A Christmas" ing Children who are blind be purchased at Central City goal is to engage children, par­ program. The cost is $2, and or hearing impaired. Lions Dance Center, 8004 Sheldon ents, and teachers in viewing people can also donate an members thank everyone who Center Road, Canton. For and thinking about toys and unwrapped gift. contributes to this important more information, call (734) playing-for adults, the visit The event will feature work. You are truly helping 459-0400 or visit www.cen- can be a "walk down memory raffles, and a Chuck a Puck Lions make a difference in tralcitydance.com. Tickets are lane", encouraging adults to contest — purchase a puck our community," said Bill reserved seating and will not reminisce with other adults, to throw on the ice, and the Van Winkle, president of the be sold the day of the show. and tell stories to children. closest puck to center ice face Canton Lions Club. Call the museum at (734) off circle will win four Detroit The Canton Lions Club has Pizza with Santa 397-0088 for museum hours Red Wing tickets. 45 members and meets on the The Canton Rotary Club's and directions. The Canton Fire Department's Annual Fire'rVevention Poster Contest The Canton Fire fourth Monday of the month Pizza with Santa event will winners were honored on Tuesday during a small ceremony at the Department will have fire at 7 p-m. at the Cherry Hill take place from 1-4 p.m., Christmas in the Village Canton Administration Building. The contest is a cooperative effort engines on display before the School, 50440 Cherry Hill on Dec. 13, at the Roman Forum The Christmas in the Village with local elementary schools to educate children on fire prevention game for the kids. Between the the corner of Cherry Hill and restaurant, 41601 Ford Road, Home Tour and more will take awareness. Thisyear'stheme was 'Prevent Home Fires.' Posters were first and second period, the Ridge roads. For more infor­ Canton. Santa's elves will be place in Cherry Hill Village judged in two categories: first-third grade, and fourth-sixth grade. Canton Mini Mites will have a mation or to get involved with serving pizza while children from 3-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. Pictured are first place winners (at left) Ryan Berger (a second grader mini game. the Canton Lions Club, please and parents enjoy a visit with 13. Take a self-guided tour of at Dodson Elementary) and Natasha Pietruschka (a fifth grader at contact Nancy Spencer (734) Santa. Each child will receive eight beautiful seasonally- Tonda Elementary), along with Fire Marshal Frank Barrett and Fire Candy cane week 397-8975 or johnancysp@aol, a photo with Santa — the first decorated homes in the Cherry Inspector Nichole Hamilton. Members of the Canton com. 200 children will receive a Hill Village and then venture Lions will be at various loca­ frame of craft. Santa will fly in outside to enjoy carriage rides illnesses. Yard waste collection tions throughout Canton from Christmas Spectacular on a helicopter at 1:30 p.m. though the park, carolers, and Advance tickets can be pur­ Dec. 12-20 to raise funds as Central City Dance Center Cost is $5 for children 3-13, other seasonal entertainment, chased for $15 at the Summit Canton's yard waste col­ part of the annual Candy Cane will stage its 5th annual $7 for adults, and free for chil­ including a holiday activity on the Park, or the Village lection season has ended and Week. Funds donated by com­ Christmas Spectacular later dren under 3. for children, warming stations Theater Box Office; by visit­ will not resume until April with hot cocoa and spiced ing www.canton-mi.org/vil- 6. For residents who missed cider available for purchase, lagetheater or by calling (734) the last pickup, Canton Waste and visits with Santa Claus. 394-5460. Participants tour­ Recycling (CWR), located at The Bartlett-Travis House ing the homes must be 12 42100 Van Born Road, will will also be decorated and years of age and older. have a yard waste truck avail­ open to the public free of The public is welcome and able at their facility on Friday, charge. encouraged to attend these Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members from the Cherry outdoor festivities. For those and again on Saturday, Dec. 13 Hill Village Homeowners not wishing to attend the from 8-11 a.m. Association and Canton home tour, there is no admis­ There is no charge for drop­ Leisure Services are work­ sion fee for these winter ping of the yard waste and ing together to make this attractions, but some activi­ residents are required to place 10am- 10am- 10am- 9am- 9am- 9am- 8am- event happen, as well as raise ties may require a nominal all yard waste inside the truck 7pm 9pm 9pm 9pm 9pm 9pm 10pm funds for the Make-A-Wish fee. Dress for the weather themselves. Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec 13 Foundation of Michigan. 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Small business is the economic engine of our local area. It's important to support local business — and in a down economy, it's even more crucial to be informed about the local business scene. That's why the Canton Observer started a new page, called Strictly Business, which debuts in today's paper. And that's where you — the local business owner — come in. Strictly Business will include a roundup of local business events, promotions, anniversaries, open­ ings, closings and other changes at local area busi­ nesses. We will also feature a business profile in a keep our readers informed "question and answer" about what's going on in the format, with a nice photo. Also look for a roundup business community. It's a of local business news­ makers and items from the Canton Chamber of Commerce. Observer and business And we'll be counting owners can take advantage heavily on you to help us keep our readers informed about what's going on in the business commu­ included on this page. nity. It's a local business blitz every Thursday in your Canton Observer, and business owners can take ETTERS advantage of it simply by e-mailing information to us to be included on this page. A ence a different form of visual art. I will take over our lives. We all need a You don't have to be a member of the Canton promise you that it will be well worth the little hope, or consumer confidence, in Chamber of Commerce (although it's a membership With less than.a week in office left, visit and most likely will bring out the the economy. Maybe, just maybe, we we highly recommend) to take advantage of this new a huge thank you is in order for Tom response "Holy Toledo" just as it did for can bring this economic crisis back to offering, which gives owners an interactive chance to Yack for his 20 years of service to the me. Go there. normal. By normal I mean not as many get the word out about the good things happening in Canton community! You have served this Ron DePentu foreclosures, not as much bailout, and their businesses. community with vision, honesty, integ­ Canton certainly not as much fear. And it's so simple: Just e-mail information about rity and humility. I am not only proud I have proof that people are fearful at events, grand openings, staff changes with photos, because you are my father, but because of the time because in the article entitled and requests to.receive a Q&A form to fill out for the the wonderful community you have built "Forget Logic; Fear Appears to Have business profile piece. All information should be e- that my family will now get to enjoy. Many folks living and working in Edge" published in The New York Times, mailed to editor Kurt Kuban at kkuban@hometown- I have watched your dedication to Canton are simply unaware of the work, they have tested if people would rather life.com. this job since you first entered office my the planning, the strategizirig, and the gain $3,000 or a 20 percent chance freshman year in high school. Always ' care that longtime Canton Planning of gaining $4,000, People chose the The business page will also be posted on our Web putting this community first, you have Commissioner and outgoing commission $3,000, when in another test they did, site (www.hometownlife.com), which gets thousands sacrificed so much of yourself, your time chairman Vic Gustafson, along with oth­ they asked the same people if they would of hits a day (and where, by the way, you can read and your own interests. Seeing the value ers, have put into the township's develop­ rather lose $3,000, or have a 20 percent daily news updates and get other important informa­ of being present and available for the ment. chance of losing $4,000. When people tion). residents and business owners in Canton, The transformation from a predomi­ chose to take that chance, that proved It seems an obvious point, yet it's a point worth you were often missing at family func­ nant farming community to a well- that people are fearful with money. making again: As small business goes, so goes the tions, kid's sporting events and at times rounded, thriving suburban environment For example, if people have enough local community. This new information tool is one even put your health second. The people has been about a two decade or more faith to invest some money in the stock more way to help keep it going in the right direction. who know you best will miss your contri­ journey. It has had its challenges, to market, then maybe that will be the butions to this community. say the least. Vic has been a part of and spark to start the ignition to a better I am so proud of you, Dad! involved in most of it, and has helped future. If people have enough consumer Congratulations on your retirement and lead the charge to Canton's respectability confidence to support large companies the amazing legacy you leave behind. that we enjoy today. and small companies, then just maybe Put that flu shot at He will be the first to tell you that he we, the fellow citizens, all the companies Canton didn't do it by himself, but I know that will get the support they need. his leadership from the planning side Now I know I'm just a middle school the top of the list set the stage time and again to "raise the student, and my hopes are high, but don't bar" of excellence. we need some hope in all of us? It's not too late to get a flu shot. Within the next couple of weeks, I For Canton there is much more ahead Even though Dr. Heather Jackson reports no official will be sworn in as supervisor of Canton in this journey, and we will miss his Canton cases of influenza at Beaumont Hospital it's just a matter Township. I'd like to take this oppor­ insight, his wisdom, and his strength of time before patients start coming into the ER com­ tunity to thank those who supported after these 20 years, but he has decided plaining of muscle aches, fever and headaches. and voted for me. I'm thankful for the to do other things on the first and the Misery isn't the only price we pay for catching the chance to continue serving the residents third Monday nights of each month. I am a seventh-grade, middle school flu. While lost productivity costs employers, the flu can of Canton. We have a community with Vic, thanks again for your service to student, and this is what I think about also be deadly. Some 36,000 people die annually from services second to none and my goal is to the Canton community. Your leader­ the economy. I would agree with the arti­ influenza, according to the make this transition as seamless as pos­ ship and friendship have been cherished cle, "Forget Logic; Fear Appears to Have Centers for Disease Control Flu season runs all the sible. I look forward to working in our by those of us who have been fortunate Edge"'(New York Times). and Prevention. great community with excellent employ­ enough to know you. Good luck in all I noticed that banks have been closing ees and a township board committed to that you do. down. Everyone is taking their money This year, the CDC. is way through the beginning maintaining our quality of life. If I can • out of them, and as it was mentioned in expanding its recommenda­ of April so we still have Greg Greene ever be of service, or if you have ques­ Canton the article I am talking about, I think tions for vaccinations from a long road ahead of us. tions or comments, please do not hesitate it's all because they fear that if they leave the elderly and chronically to contact me in the supervisor's office. I the money in, they will lose all of it. I do ill to children ages 6 months Many people wisely rush to wish you a happy holiday season and best think that the economy will go back to to 18 years. But the warning wishes for 2009. I am a seventh-grade, middle school normal soon. I do trust Barack Obama doesn't stop there. Jackson, student. I have done some research and and I hope he will save our economy. who practices family medi­ the serum arrives, hut Canton the conclusion that I have come to about Hopefully it will go back to normal in a cine in Southfield, says par­ 's this economic crisis is many things. First year or two, but I do hope people won't ents as well as anyone who •—---—------™™-™-" and foremost, I think the major reason get so scared all of them will take out works around children should Glass exhibit is great for this crisis is the fear of the people. their money form the banks. get a flu shot as well. Holy Toledo! A few years ago, words to As it said in &New York Times article, And remember flu season runs all the way through describe a fantastic happening. Well that "Forget Logic; Fear Appears to Have Canton the beginning of April so we still have a long road ahead pretty well describes what is presently Edge," two psychologists did a search of us. Many people wisely rush to the doctor in October happening at the Canton Village Theater. that proved the fear is a problem. Most when the serum arrives, but there's still time. The Toledo Hot Glass Exhibition that people feared potentially losing money It's especially important to protect ourselves from the opened Dec. 3rd and continues until than having a chance to potentially Jan. 4this fantastic and deserves "Holy make money. Secondly, many people are infectious disease during the holidays. With all of the We welcome your letters to the editor. Please hustle and bustle of the season it's easy to push making Toledo" in describing the works, the losing their jobs and cannot pay their quality, originality and just the plain bills anymore. This causes them to be include your name, address and phone number that appointment to the bottom of the list, but if you've for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 ever been sick with the flu it's not a wise move. It usually beauty of the pieces exhibited. in. debt. Since the people have all this debt, there are now steep losses in the words or less. We may edit for clarity, space takes about two weeks to develop protection from this Four generations of original glass artists works are on display and every financial industry. Lastly, many people and content. nasty bug. Canton resident young and old should are spending more than they earn. This take advantage of enjoying these fragile leads to the economic crisis, so in the end yet original, elegant pieces produced by the people that are spending more than Letters to the editor the Toledo glass artists. Each piece dem­ they earn, have more debt, and also high Canton Observer CANTON onstrates a masterful implementation of interest rates and fees. . 36251 Schoolcraft glass form, color and texture in an inven­ Jaclyn Schaumbunjer Livonia, Ml 48150 tive and unique way. Corning would be Canton pleased as were we who had the privilege Fax: £>GAmETT to view the works on the opening night. (734)591-7279 I urge Canton residents to take a few Kurt Kuban Susan Rosiek moments from their busy holiday lives Fear is not the answer. Even a middle E-mail: Community Editor Executive Editor and visit the Village Theater to experi- school student like me can tell that fear [email protected]

Hugh Gallagher Jeannie Parent Managing Editor Senior Director of Sales & Marketing "Each of the administrators based at the buildings will work with a student caseload. They'll be able Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus student achievement track attendance and behavior. The plan is to have greater contact wit Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our parents, and for greater accessibility by parents to administrators." readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute - Mike Bender, director of secondary education for Plymouth-Canton schools, on a proposal to restructure the to the business success of our customers. administrator level at the high school park, leaving one overall principal and an associate and three assistant principals at each school Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, December 11,2008 (O kl www.hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS

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BYTONYBRUSCATO Sheldon Road — a couple of some people holding the rib­ The first vehicle will be one A OBSERVER STAFF WRITER weeks early —• on Friday after­ bon and some riding in the car furnished by Bob Jeannotte noon. At 2 p.m. Wayne County going north. As we're driving Pontiac-GMC — in Plymouth When Wayne County closed Executive Robert Ficano will through, we'll have people Township on the north side Sheldon Road to start the say a few words on the south pulling the barrels away." of the project — which saw railroad underpass project (Plymouth Township) side of Helmkamp said Wayne sales drop during the past two in January 2007, there were the project, followed by words County crews need one dry years of construction. Bob many who doubted the project from any dignitaries who want day to put down lane mark­ Jeannotte, Jr. said it will be would be completed within the to chime in on what is forecast ers on the newly constructed either a GMC Yukon hybrid or two years projected by Wayne byAccuweather.com to be a Sheldon Road. However, if a Yukon flex-fuel hybrid. County officials. mostly cloudy day with a high that doesn't happen, he'll "I didn't think it would ever And, after a plethora of of 28, even lower at 14 degrees improvise with Plan B. be done by the deadline, espe­ first-year delays left work if you consider the wind chill "If we don't get that dry day, cially after all the delays in the at a standstill for extended factor. we're going to open at least first year," said Jeannotte. "I periods of time, there were "I'm not going to put a one lane in each direction and would look at the south side few —• besides Assistant program together, and I fore­ use the barrels for delineators through our showroom and for Wayne County Executive Alan see brief remarks because until we can get a dry day to the first six to eight months Helmkamp — who believed of the cold weather," said stripe it," said Helmkamp. there was a crane that never the underpass would be fin­ Helmkamp. "Instead of a "That will at least give another moved an inch." ished by the end of this month, ribbon cutting, we'll have the weekend for the commu­ BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Helmkamp plans to make ceremonial driving of a vehicle nity and businesses before [email protected] Crews put the finishing touches on the underpass on Sheldon Road, which is good on his promise to reopen through a ribbon. We'll have Christmas." (734)953-2172 scheduled to re-open Friday. Judge blocks release of WWEA union BY SUE MASON whacked," said Kyle Olsen, EAG vice Association during a four-day teacher last Friday, however, McDonald move Olsen called "unprecedented" OBSERVER STAFF WRITER president of strategy. "We did not strike in October as well as the extent sided with the Michigan Education in that a nongovernment plaintiff obtain legal counsel because the issue of union involvement in the recall Association which filed a lawsuit was given standing as a plaintiff in a A Wayne County Circuit Court was between EAG and the school dis­ effort of Wayne-Westland school against the school district last FOIA case. judge has stopped the release of trict and the district never gave any board members Martha Pitsenbarger Wednesday to stop the release of the Referring to the text messaging messages sent by the president of indication that it would be unable to and Skip Monit. e-mails. scandal in Detroit, Olsen said the the Wayne-Westland Education fill the request." "We have no interest in Strachan's The MEA declined comment on public's right to make fair judgments Association to a west Michigan edu­ Olsen also called McDonald's deci­ communications with teachers the lawsuit, citing an agreement to should outweigh the union's attempt cation watchdog group. sion "totally unfair" and "illegal," and regarding the education of Wayne- refrain from comment engineered to cover up their president's "careless Last week, Judge Kathleen said it denied the group due process. Westland kids," he said. "We're by administrative law Judge Doyle use of taxpayer-funded equipment." McDonald blocked the release of EAG had requested copies of simply trying to get to the bottom O'Connor of the Michigan Employee Olsen said that EAG is evaluating the e-mails to the Education Action communications WWEA President of the union's involvement in the Relations Commission. The school its options, adding that the nonprof­ Group which requested them through Nancy Strachan had sent using a recall effort the organizers say stems district and the WWEA are engaged it, nonpartisan group "will fight the a Freedom of Information Act "taxpayer-funded e-mail account." from the union's 'illegal withholding in fact-finding in an effort to ham­ union every step of the way" to get request filed Nov. 11 with the Wayne- According to Olsen, the request was of services' related to the four-day mer out a new contract. the information released. Westland Community Schools. to determine the union's communica­ strike." McDonald issued a temporary "The EAG was completely bush­ tions with the Michigan Education The e-mails were set to be released restraining order last Thursday, a [email protected] Self-directed IRA is best option for transferring retirement money he U.S. economy lost over 500,000 jobs plans is what happens if your ^Another option, for those lucky to find a new job, The pros of leaving your money with your former last month. So far this year, over one employer files for bankruptcy is the potential to directly transfer the money* employer are that you are familiar with their Tmillion Americans have lost their jobs. protection or just goes out of from their former employer into the new plan. plan and it is easy because you do not have to Unfortunately, next year doesn't look much bet­ business. It is important to rec­ Although employers are not required to allow make any changes. The downside is that employ­ ter. Even if the auto companies receive bailout ognize that a retirement account new employees to transfer existing retirement ers frequently make changes to their salary money, about 90,000 Michiganders will lose is not an asset, of the employer. money, many employers are accommodating. To deferral programs and you would be subject to their jobs. Creditors of an employer cannot complete this transaction, have the money from those changes. Those who lose their job face a variety of go after a retirement account. the old retirement plan directly transferred into Be very careful about where you transfer your issues. Not only do they have to be concerned Most employers will allow the new plan. retirement money. Don't let anyone pressure you about paying bills, but health care and retire­ Money Matters you to keep your money in the The third option — and the one that I recom­ or intimidate you and always find out about the ment accounts need to be addressed. My general current retirement account. mend — is to transfer retirement money into a costs. rule is when you leave an employer, you should Rick Bloom In those situations you can't self-directed IRA. A self-directed IRA may be take your retirement money. There are a number add new money to the account, opened at companies like Schwab, Fidelity and Rick Bloom is a fee-oniy financial adviser. Observer S. of reasons and factors that enter into the deci­ however, you can continue Vanguard. There are no tax consequences and Eccentric readers can submit questions at moneymat- sion, but for the great majority of people it pays managing it.with the investment options. You the money is totally under the individual's con­ [email protected]. For more information, visit Rick's to take the money. will continue to receive statements on a regular trol. Web site at www.bloomassetmanagement.com. You can One issue that has come up regarding 40l(k) basis. You are still subject to the employer's rules. 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JoyRi Joy Rd. Get in on the new Strictly Business page New location, new name quality standards helps ensure a con­ Ribbon cutting of the Canton /* The Hamzavi Dermatology clinic sistent brand appearance, which in turn The Allen May Salon S Day Spa, Observer by. in Canton (49650 Cherry Hill contributes to a more positive shopping 1687 N.Canton Center Road, sending us your Road) will be moving to a new experience." will host a ribbon cutting at business news, location in Canton on Dec. 22. Play It Again Sports® in Canton sells 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12 at its promotions, The new clinic will be located in its own a wide selection of new name brand location in the Centre Village shopping events or mile­ building at 285 N. Lilley Road in Canton. sports and fitness sports equipment plaza. The pubiic is invited. Allen May stones. The clinic will also have a new name: as well as buys, sells and trades quality specializes in hair, skin and makeup, It's simple. Dermatology Specialist of Canton. used sports and fitness gear. nails, waxing, and spa packages. For Just e-mail all For more information about the clinic, For more information about the store, more information, call (734) 981-8223 or of the details call (734) 495-1506. contact Chuck Jones at (734) 844-8591, visitwww.allenmay.net. to Editor Kurt Gold standard or visit http://playitagainsportscanton. Third anniversary Kuban at kku- Sporting goods retailer Play It Again com. Sammy and Amy Hesano, owners of ban@hometown- Sports® in Canton, located at 42079 New music classes Disrount Beverage (8673 S. Lilley Road life.com and he Ford Road, has been recognized for Harmony And Me will be hosting a new m Canton), are celebrating their will take care of achieving a 'Gold Standard' for cus­ round of mixed age Music Together store's third anniversary. They the rest. tomer satisfaction, store operations and classes for babies, toddlers, preschool­ have increased the variety of Our new product quality standards. The "Gold ers and kindergartners, as well as liquors, wines, and beer, as well local business Standard" is presented by Play It Again adults, beginning in Canton on Jan. 3, as non-alcoholic beverages they have page runs'each Sports® corporate officials. 7,8, and 10, and will run for nine weeks in stock. Thursday in "Being recognized as a 'Gold Standard' until March 14. Plymouth Play Cafe class­ "We just love being part of the Canton your Canton store is a very significant accomplish­ es begin Jan. 6 through March 14. community. And we hope to be around Observer. We ment, but even more, it means we're The classes explore singing, dancing, for a long time to come," said Sam welcome com­ succeeding in providing our customers instrument play and rhythms together. Hesano. "Please stop in and say hello/' ments and sug­ the best shopping experience possible," Parents, grandparents, siblings can join The store is located in the Golden Gate gestions, too. said Chuck Jones, owner of Play it Again in these family-style classes. Register by Shopping Plaza, across from Mettetal We're looking Sports® in Canton. "Portraying a stan­ phone at (248) 489-9330 or visit www. Airport. For more information, contact forward to hear­ dardized look and maintaining product HarmonvAndMeKids.com. the store at (734) 451-1222. ing from you.

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C-M-IL R.Taylor Ragdale provides residencies for nearly 200 emerg­ >ri L, R. Taylor, a poet from Canton, and owner ing and established artists, writers and composers he Blushing Sky Writer's Playground, has been from all over the world. In addition, Ragdale provides, awarded a residency at the workshops and programs to those in the surrounding Ragdale Foundation in the communities. inter/spring season of 2009. Taylor received her MFA in Writing from Vermont Ragdale is a non-profit, inter­ College January of 2005 and is currently working as nationally acclaimed artists' a writer in residence with the Inside Out Literary Arts community located 30 miles Project conducting poetry workshops in the Detroit . north of Chicago. public schools. She has four chapbooks of poetry and Acceptance to Ragdale is high- has been published in Rattle, Awakenings Review, The competitive. Recipients are Cafe Review, Reintigration Today, Clean Sheets, Current. chosen through an application Magazine, Ellipsis, Third Wednesday and others. Her process, with primary empha­ latest chapbook, "Wolf Maiden Moon, a tale in thirteen sis placed on anonymous poems" was just released from Pudding House Press. evaluation of the applicant's She is the recipient of the 2006 Farbman Walloon work sample by professionals Writer's Retreat Scholarship for a Meritorious Teacher in each genre. Ragdale is locat­ of Writing and a 2007 RARE Foundation Every Day ed on the grounds of architect Heroes Award winner for her work with healing and ivard Van Doren Shaw's Arts and Crafts style home, cathartic potential in the writing community. ich was built in 1897. The Ragdale experience includes For more information about her or the Blushing Sky natural surroundings of meadow and prairie that Writer's Playground, call (734) 459-2613 or e-mail lance Ragdale's beauty and seclusion. Each year, [email protected].

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Observer: Tell us about your environment for my team that business, including the types of INDIGO SALON AND DAY SPA I'd always wanted for myself. services and/or products you feature. Business r_ ,*, - i . Observer: How did you decide to Indigo: Indigo Salon and locate in the Canton community? Day Spa is a award winning Address ' J' * •• •: •„ Indigo: I loved the "feel" 3,200 square foot full service of the Cherry Hill Village. It salon and spa. Indigo, which fit my vision so well — the 0/mer "- • - -• .- is located in the heart of small town feel with upscale J T. W V I- £ R S Canton's Cherry Hill Village, living is the perfect fit for us. is a state of the art facility Growing up in the area, I have proudly announces the opening of our Business opened • producing exceptional results always known that Canton had while never losing "that Number of employees a great business community a IW LOCATION ^ LIVONIA hometown feel" — where we Business specialty " ' - '. and when we came about our provide experiences not "just perfect spot in Cherry Hill at 37643 SIX MILK ROAD services." We specialize in: Hours of operation .;'- Village, I was excited to have across from Laurel Park Place Mall hair color/cutting/treatments, the opportunity to be a part manicures/pedicures, ofit. Phone: 734-464-3555 • wwu.mastercraftjewelers.com massage therapy, body Phone and Web site '•* treatments, facials, peels, Observer: Do you have a funny waxing, permanent make up ••-> ._- • /.•*,.! * . • tidbit or story to share with our application, and great lengths 1' ,' L I1 readers about your experience so hair extensions. far as a small business owner? Indigo: Opening up in Observer: What makes your every time they visit. Michigan's worst economy in business unique? a long time, I will admit that Indigo: At Indigo Salon Observer: How did you first decide I was petrified, but I knew I and Day Spa it is all about toopen your own business? could do it. I knew it was not our "Indigo Extras" — as Indigo: As a salon and spa going to be shy of hard work or we like to call them — that industry coach/ massage shy of extreme dedication to provide an extraordinary therapist for five years prior success or with out large trials client experience, not just the to being an owner, I spent a and tribulations in order to get service the client is receiving. lot of time in other salons and myself where I wanted to be. I Whether it he a warm neck spas all over the U.S. coaching knew I could make it happen. wrap and hand warmers, a owners how to be successful I look at us now and can only glass of Frappe Vino coffee- in this industry, and teaching say — if this is where we are flavored water or herbal tea, their teams that this is their at today, in the worst situation or a complimentary chair career not just a "job." One we as a community have faced Mastercraft Jewelers, formerly located inside Laurel Park Place massage, paraffin wax dip, or day I decided that it was time in many, many years, we can Mall, will soon unveil Wayne County's premier jewelry wash and style, we strive to for me to implement my skills, only hope for where we will be exceed the clients expectations and create that ultimate work when things turn around. destination for exclusive Designer Brands and Swiss Timepieces. ~\i e invite jou fo ^isil us today and eiijoy extraorcUxMLFy Tallies {his iioliflLay season. Networking luncheon 2009 Board of Directors, which will be followed by "Words of Wisdom" by new Chairman of : f Come to our new location in Livonia and receive a The Chamber will host its first networking the Board Terry Jobbitt of Choice Insurance i ' luncheon of the new year at 11 a.m., Jan. 14 Agency. " ^ _ r l\Xiii* Diamond 1 exitlanl at Summit on the Park. The program for the The Chamber is looking for presenting and luncheon is "Who's Who & What Can I do!" hosting sponsors for its networking breakfasts " t in MkWlule Gold tf There will be information tables set up that will and after-hours as well as sponsors for its lun­ be staffed by committee chairs, directors and cheons, auction, golf 6uting and other events. (retail value $2H0M0) members, allowing you the opportunity to ask For more information or to make a reserva­ With a minimum purchase of $500.00 questions and get information about Chamber tion for lunch, contact the Chamber at (734) committees, sponsorships and events. 453-4040. The January luncheon is being While supplies last. Limit I per customer. Offer ends December 31, 2008. In addition, after lunch, 35th District Court sponsored by Bovitz, CPA and Xuereb Snow Judge Mike Gerou will swear in the Chamber's PC. Extended Holiday Hours! All-area airls volleyball team is featured. Pane 88

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Newly opened South Lyon East doesn't have any seniors yet, but its boys basketball team's start­ ing five still had more experience than Plymouth's Tuesday night in the season opener for both squads. Turkey Trot Relying heavily on three start­ ing sophomores, the Wildcats results prevailed 74-34 over the visiting Cougars. A record-set­ Led by junior guard Marquee ting 400-plus run­ Taylor's 16 points, the Wildcats ners competed in featured a level scoring attack the Canton Leisure that pleased coach Tom Van Services "Turkey Trot" Wagoner. event on Thanksgiving morning. PREP BOYS BASKETBALL The men's and women's overall win­ ners were Justin Huey "We had four kids score in (16:45) and Angela double figures tonight, which is Justice, who covered something we didn't do much PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the 5K course in last year," said Van Wagoner. "I 20:59. love the balance this team has. I Plymouth-Canton-Salem's Kelsey Nikkila prepares to unleash a shot during Tuesday night's game against Grosse Pointe North. North's Nikki Capizzo and J.C. Collins cap­ know South Lyon East is young Plymouth's Lauren Smith trail the play. tured the men's and they don't have seniors, but masters title in 18;4£ our starters may have been even while Tina Alagna younger than theirs." won the women's Joining Taylor in the double- masters gold medal in • v * figure-scoring department were 23:50. sophomore Justin Moss, who The 18U men's and twined 12; Cliff Buttermore and women's titlists were Dion Johnson, both of whom Joe Pocari (16:45) and added 10. Mackenzie Brewis Senior captain Brad Lineberry (21:23). had a productive night, chipping PCS skaters battle Grosse Pointe North to the final horn in with four points, four assists Calille shines and a team-high nine rebounds. BY ED WRIGHT PCS net-minder Michelle Shaffer. The Former Canton two- Moss added seven boards OBSERVER STAFF WRITER senior knocked away 37 shots, many sport athlete David while sophomore forward # from close range. Her slickest stop came Calille is making a Brennen Beyer contributed eight The Plymouth- Canton-Salem girls mid-way through the second period when name for himself in caroms. hockey team lost to powerful Grosse she denied North's Lauren Walsh, who Big 10 track-and-field Zach Hamed came off the Pointe North Tuesday night, but the had eluded the Penguins' defenders on a circles. bench to register six points and Penguins earned a moral victory they break-away. Calille, a 2005 five steals for Plymouth. won't soon forget. The Norsemen outshot the Penguins, graduate of Canton Blake Jones led the Cougars The Norsemen, who are stocked with 44-7, and 31-4 over the opening 30 min­ and currently a mem­ with 15 points. two of the top six scorers from last sea­ utes. ber of the Michigan Plymouth surged to a 10-0 son's Michigan Metro Girls High School Angela Giorgio opened the scoring State University men's first-quarter advantage and Hockey League, skated to a 7-1 triumph 4:20 into the contest with a short-handed track-and-field team, 31-9 halftime bulge. The 'Cats against their hustling hosts in a game Plymouth-Canton-Salem's Chelsea Osburn steers lamp-lighter. won the 300-meter stretched the gap to 48-21 with played at the Arctic Edge Ice Arena in the puck away from Grosse Pointe North's Taylor Walsh added a pair of goals to stake the race with a time of eight minutes to play. Canton. Moody during Tuesday night's 7-1 Norsemen Norsemen to a 5-0 first-period advantage. 34.96 at the MSU Plymouth struggled from the Although PCS dropped to 1-4, it out- victory. The Penguins outscored North in the PCS's first shot on goal came with Invitational Dec. 5 at free-throw line, nailing just 8- scored the Norsemen in the third period, third period after falling into a 7-0 hole during the 30 seconds left in the first period when Jenison Fieldhouse in of-17 attempts. East was better, 1-0, after trailing 7-0 after the second opening 30 minutes. Chelsea Osburn fired a slapper at Lindsey East Lansing. draining 9-of-13 freebies. intermission. Smith. It was Calille's first "Marquee provided us with a The Penguins' lone goal came with North's back-up goalie. The Penguins'Jessie Hazlett delivered meet for the Spartans. one second left when sophomore for­ If ever a hockey player deserved one He was red-shirted Please see WILDCATS, B2 ward Jennifer Fedon wristed a shot past of the top three stars in a 7-1 loss, it was Please see PENGUINS, B2 last season after suf­ fering a stress fracture in his foot. Calille transferred to MSU after com­ peting two years at Balanced scoring ledger Lansing Community College, where the former Chief holds the record in the 200- is key to Rocks' success meter event.

SY ED WRIGHT Waza Flo Pro OBSERVER STAFF WRITER PREP HOOP PREVIEW The Detroit Waza Flo Pro, a professional Instead of the traditional gifts of silver people. We lost our two big scorers from indoor soccer team to commemorate his 25th year as Salem's last season — Grant Stone (Lansing that will compete in head basketball coach, Bob Brodie is Community College) and Ross Davis the Professional Arena hoping to receive a few things money (Oakland Community College) — so Soccer League (PASL), can't buy from this year's contingent of some other people are going to have will play its first home Rocks. to step up. We need to do a better job match against the Precious commodities like balanced defending, too." Springfield Spirits at 1 scoring, tenacious defense and error-free Salem will be competing for the first p.m. on Saturday, Dec. ball distribution would be nice — and time in the Kensington Lakes Activities 20, at Compuware they don't even have to be wrapped. Association's Central Division, which Arena in Plymouth "I'm cautiously optimistic about this includes Northville, Novi, Livonia Township. team," said Brodie, the dean of all area Stevenson, South Lyon East and South Waza's roster con­ boys basketball coaches. "From what I've Lyon. sists of almost entirely 5een so far, we're going to play well as a "It's going to be different not playing home-grown talent, team and we have chemistry. Everybody teams like John Glenn that we've played including several is getting along the past 30 years," said Brodie, whose BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER former Schoolcraft "What we need to be successful this Salem basketball coach Bob Brodie talks strategy with senior forward Joe Posier during a practice College and Madonna season is scoring from a lot of different Please see ROCKS, B3 earlier this month. Brodie is entering his 25th year as the Rocks' head coach. University, standouts. B2

for both teams, the Eagles hard to defend a team that's WILDCATS never trailed after establishing running the entire game. FROM PAGE B1 Talented PCA cagers ready a 20-10 first-quarter edge. "I thought our young guys Senior guard Brent Zinn led played really well tonight. A nice spark off the bench," said the winners with 14 points. couple sophomores — Travis Van Wagoner, referring to Reid Barber added 10, and DeKruyter and Matt Dodson Taylor's effort. "He scored a Travis DeKruyter chipped in — both shot well from out­ to 'break' down opponents couple quick baskets when he with nine, the result of 3-of- side." came in late in the first quar­ 4 shooting from beyond the Dodson hit two of his triple BY ED WRIGHT ter, then he hit a couple threes three-point arc. attempts and finished with OBSERVER STAFF WRITER in the second. Spencer Wiard led six points. As a team, PCA "I like the way we're sharing Plymouth Christian with nine swished 10-of-18 three-point After dialing up a 9-11 record in 2007-08, the the ball. We had more assists rebounds. Jay Langonberger attempts. Plymouth Christian Academy girls basketball tonight than we had in three paced Calvary with 13 points. Both teams struggled from team is prepared to make every fast-break situa­ games combined last year." "We're using a fast-break the stripe. PCA hit 8-of-14 free tion an emergency for opposing defenses. Plymouth hosts Dexter on style this year, so it was impor­ throws while Calvary was 6- PCA coach Carol Gerulis' roster is stocked with Friday at 7 p.m. tant that we rotated a lot and of-14 from the line. a healthy blend of solid back- and front-court play­ PCA 66, CALVARY CHRISTIAN 42: On kept fresh guys in there," said ers who are ready to run the court at a quick pace. Tuesday in the season opener PCA coach Mike Doyle. "It's [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 1 think well do Surly well," said Gerulis. "We have two solid post players in Kristin Malcolm and Megan Greve, . so they'll give us a PREP HOOP PREVIEW from Megan Bergeron and Shaffer was spectacular nice inside pres­ PENGUINS Walsh. in the third period as she <• ence down low. FROM PAGE B1 PCS's Rhianna Fleisher knocked away all 13 shots the And we have seven seniors on our roster, six of nearly broke her team's scor­ Norsemen ripped at her. If any whom received a lot of playing time last year. We the check of the night when ing drought, but her three- of the shots would have found should be one of the older teams in the confer­ she unloaded on North's Nikki quarters-length-of-the-ice the net, the game would have ence." Capizzo with 6:20 left in the rush was stymied by Smith. ended due to the eight-goal Malcolm is only a freshman, but she plays much second period. North's Alexis Lucheso mercy rule. older. The 5-foot-ll player is blessed with the poise Less than a minute later, capped the second-period Also playing well for PCS and skills of a senior, Gerulis said. North executed a perfect scoring when she beat Shaffer were Sarah Coleman and "She has a great understanding of the game," three-pass scoring sequence from the top of the face-off Amanda Heisler. Gerulis said. "She runs the floor like a guard, when Alexa Quinlan lit the circle with a low heater with which will help our transition game." lamp following crisp assists 11.8 seconds on the clock. [email protected] j (734) 953-2108 Greve is a two-year starter who will team with BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Malcolm to give the Eagles' a potent one-two punch down low. Senior captain Megan Greve will play a key role in "Megan is a good rebounder and she can score the fortunes of the Plymouth Christian Academy girls n in the low post as well," Gerulis said of her senior basketball team this season. captain. Also serving as captains will be seniors sophomore guard, who will be eligible to play in Autumn McKenzie, a 5-3 point guard; and Peggy mid-January after transferring from Southfleld Abraham, a 5-9 power forward. Christian. "Autumn brings us a lot of intensity" said Providing depth to the talented roster will be Gerulis. "She's also very fast, so she'll spark our Miphaela Wheeler, a 5-7 junior forward; Allyson upbeat pace, and she's solid defensively." DeKruyter, a 5-6 senior guard; Jessica Soblesky, a £ J ID Of Y£Ali Jessica Murphy, a 5-7 senior guard, provides the 5-foot junior guard; and Elizabeth Somercik, a 5-7 Eagles with a nice outside shooting touch. senior forward. Other key players include Brooke Williams, a 5-8 senior forward, and Briana Harris, a 5-4 [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 Agape hoopsters drop opener Some restrictions apply. 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5C—**./V •• * The Whalers enjoyed a improved quite a bit," Vellucci Caria - originally taken in ! "Sweeps Week" during the said. "Our power play has a lot the sixth round (118th over­ first weekend of December. better puck movement, more all) in the 2004 draft by the And although they didn't win shots from the point, more Toronto St. Michael's Majors awards or move to the top of deflections and more traffic. (now in Mississauga) - is cur­ the charts, they inched closer The power play has been a rently 11th in scoring in the towards a Western Conference slower process, but the penalty OHL with 10 goals and 25 playoffberth. kill has gotten better and bet­ assists for 35 points in 30 Plymouth went on the road ter." games. He is a proven offen­ and defeated Peterborough, Indeed, subtract London sive player with 75 goals and - •»• 3-2, on Thursday and Oshawa, going 5-for~9 on the power play 125 assists for 200 points in 4-2, the next evening. The in a 6-2 victory over Plymouth 202 career games. In 18 career Whalers completed their best on November 15 and the playoff games', Caria has eight weekend of the season with a Whalers penalty killing is 39- goals with nine assists for well-earned 3-1 victory over the for-45 for 86.7 percent. 17 points. Caries best offen­ Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds With captain Chris Terry sive season came in 2006-07 on Saturday. missing six games in November when he scored 33 goals with The three-game sweep left due to mononucleosis, the 42 assists for 75 points in 59 Plymouth with a record of 12- Whalers received a major shot games and was named to the 13-3-0 and just one point out of offense from first-round OHL Eastern Conference All- of the final playoff spot in the pick Tyler Seguin, who was Star team. Western Conference. named the game's first star in "Anytime you can acquire a The conference is so tightly three games during vellucci's talent of Caria's caliber without packed that the Whalers are return behind the bench - all giving up a player from your also just four points out of Plymouth victories.' lineup, it's a plus," Vellucci said. claiming fifth place overall. Seguin was the game's first "I'm really excited to see how The Whalers have improved star in a 5-1 win over Saginaw Caria and (Plymouth captain) to 6-2-1 under President on November 14 and then the Chris Terry mesh together." and General Manager Mike first star in Peterborough and Terry is the only other Vellucci, who stepped back Oshawa. Whaler player with 200 points behind the bench on Nov. 10. » in his career. Terry is currently One area Vellucci has con­ Welcome aboard, Caria 11th on the Whalers all-time centrated on is improving the Plymouth Whalers President, career scoring list with 88 Whalers' special teams. The General Manager and goals and 133 assists for 221 penalty kill and power play are Head Coach Mike Vellucci points in 220 games. starting to show signs of life. announced the acquisition of Vellucci has been stockpil­ The Whalers have scored 20-year-old center Matt Caria ing draft choices since the power play goals in six of the from the Sault Ste. Marie Whalers' Championship season nine games so far with Vellucci Greyhounds. in 2006-07 and that fact made behind the bench (going 7-for- Caria (pronounced CARY- the deal possible. 51), while the penalty killers ah) was acquired for Windsor's Even with Caria's acquisi­ have shut down the opposi­ 3rd round pick in the 2009 tion, Plymouth still has an tion's power play in five of the Ontario Hockey League Draft, ample allotment of draft choic­ nine games in Vellucci's return Plymouth's 2nd round pick es remaining. while going 44-for-54, for 81.5 in 2010 and the Whalers 6th Caria was expected to report percent. round selection in 2011. to Plymouth in time for the Rookie Tyler Seguin was Ontario Hockey League Whalers game Wednesday named first star in both the teams can carry three over­ when they host Saginaw at 7:05 Peterborough and Oshawa age players, or 1988 birth­ p.m. at Compuware Arena.

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THE WEEK AHEAD CANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ROCKS The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be FROM PAGE Bl BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Friday, Dec, 12 sold at public auction December 19, 2008 at 9:00 AM. The auction Lutheran South at Canton Agape, 7:30 p.m. will be held at Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix Rd., Westland, . D.H. Crestwood at Canton, 7 p.m. MI 48185. The vehicles will be sold as is, starting bid is for towing team finished 9-12 last season. "But teams like Saturday, Dec. 13 and storage. South Lyon and Novi bring in some new blood, so Lutheran Westland at PCA, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY VIN# it should be interesting." Friday, Dec/12 1995 Volkswagon 4-DR 3VWWC81H6SM094824 Although Stone and Davis have departed, the Lutheran South at Canton Agape, 6 p.m. 1973 Plymouth 2-DR RH23G3R337362 Saturday, Dec. 13 Rocks are still blessed with several experienced ' Lutheran Westiand at PCA, 2 p.m. 1998 Mercury Sable 4-DR 1MEFM53S1WA650501 players. Both starting guards — seniors Anthony Salem at F.H.Mercy, 4 p.m. 1994 Ford Taurus 4-DR 1FALP52U3RG232429 Mullins (6-foot) and Heath Parling (6-2) — logged BOYS PREP HOCKEY 1998 Plymouth Neon 4-DR 1P3ES47C1WD581047 Thursday, Dec. 11 1993 Ford Taurus 4-DR 1FACP52U8PG169809 substantial minutes last winter. Salem at Country Day, 5:30 p.m. 1991 Ford Escort 4-DR 1FAPP14 J3MW3 78602 "Both Anthony and Heath started quite a bit last Friday, Dec. \2 Livonia Stevenson at Canton 1999 Ford Windstar S/W 2FMZA5143XBB23850 - • year," said Brodie. "They can both handle the ball at Arctic Edge, 8 p.m. 1996 Mercury Marquis 4-DR 2MELM7462TX605960 and shoot." W.L. Western at Plymouth The first guard off the bench is expected to be at Compuware Arena, 7:40 p.m. Publish: December 11 & 14,2008 OBJ3635832-2*4.5 •f GIRLS PREP HOCKEY Blake Hayes, a 6-2 junior. Saturday, Dec. 13 "He shoots well and is a very smart player," said PCS at Ladywood at Ann Arbor Ice Cube, 6 p.m. Brodie of Hayes. Vi PREP WRESTLING Salem's top returning scorer is senior forward Saturday, Dec. 13 Joe Posler, a 6-3 slasher who excels at creating , >c Canton at EMU Varsity OAKMONT Wrestling Tournament, 9 a.m. shots. Salem "10" Invite, 9 a.m. Hell be joined in the starting front-court by *#• Plymouth at Bedford Invitational, 10 a.m. BOYS SWIMMING NORTHVILLE Cortney Frazder, a 6-6 senior forward, and Jimmy Thursday, Dec. 11 Dexter, a 6-3 power forward. Monroe at Plymouth Offering studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Suites 'AH three of these guys give us a nice inside pres­ at Canton pool, 6:30 p.m. Chauffered Transportation Saturday, Dec. 13' ence," Brodie said. "Cortney has improved a little Canton, Salem at EMU Relays, 11 a.m. Daily Meal Service bit all three years he's been on varsity. Jim's a tough PREP GYMNASTICS Daily Activities • On Site Physical Therapy Saturday, Dec. 13 kid inside who can also score from outside." 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Senior midfielder Shannon Mclntyre was Named to the NAIA All-American Scholar you must be a junior or senior and carry a of the NAIA Nationals. among two Madonna University women's soc­ Athlete team from MU were: Dina Allie cumulative 3.5 grade-point average or better. Drai was also named to the NAIA All- cer players to receive 2008 Brine NAIA All- (Livonia Stevenson), a senior midfielder; America Scholar-Athlete team along with America recognition. Lauren Hess (Livonia Ladywood, a junior MU's Drai honored juniors Mark Pikula and Isaac Saint John, The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference midfielder; Andrea Johnson (Canton), Madonna University senior midfielder both of Dearborn. Defensive Player of the Year from Woodhaven, a senior defender; and Ashley Stoychoff Doron Drai, a native of Kfar-Yona, Israel, Drai, a business major, is making his sec-' a transfer from Eastern Michigan University, (Salem). earned 2008 Brian NAIA All-America honor­ ond appearance on the squad, while Pikula, earned third-team All-America honors after Allie is a double major in English and fam­ able mention honors in men's soccer. a TV and video communication major, and scoring three goals and adding four assists. ily and consumer science; Johnson is an Drai, the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Saint John, a business major, are both making Earning honorable mention honors was integrated science major; Stoychoff, a math Conference Offensive Player of the year, had their first appearances. .<:• junior forward Jessica Austin (Livonia for elementary eduction major; and Hess, a three goals and nine assists as the Crusaders To be named to the Scholar Athlete team,/ Franklin), who had 15 goals this season for nursing major. won both the WHAC playoff and regular sea­ you must be a junior or senior and carry a /' the WHAC regular season champions. To be named to the Scholar Athlete team, son titles before being ousted in the Sweet 16 cumulative 3.5 grade-point average or better.

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SPORTS SHORTS PCEP hockey reunion Chief grapplers rack up 4-1 mark at invitational 10-3; 130: Mitch Wolski (C) pinned Neil Leising pinned James Barnes in 27 seconds; 145: Brent. The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park boys , Canton's wrestling team said first-year coach Quinn in 2:33; 135: Jeremy Filippelli (0 pinned Alex Winekoff (C) pinned Kurtez Woods in 31 seconds. hockey program's 10-year anniversary will be placed third at Saturday's tal­ Guernsey. Romer in 55 seconds. celebrated Saturday, Dec. 20, from 6 p.m. to 1 ent-rich Warren Woods Tower Vince Rizzo enjoyed a spectacu­ GOODRICH 43 CANTON 71 CANTON 20 a.m. at the Plymouth VFW Hall, located at 1426 Invitational. Goodrich and Lowell lar day for the Wildcats, pinning SCS LAKEVIEW10 160 pounds: Jarrad LaBelle (G) decisioned Mill St. were the only teams to finish all five of his opponents at 171 and 145 pounds:-Brent Winekoff (C) pinned Keith Zech, 5-2; 171: Drew Weii (G) pinned Austin Josh Sroka in 21 seconds; 152: Anthony Abro Mach in 2:31; 189: Kyle March (G) pinned Pat All current and former PCEP hockey players ahead of the Chiefs in the 12-team 189 pounds. (C) pinned Josh Lowsir in 44 seconds; 160: Durocher in 3:04; 215: Kyle Elsworth pinned and their parents are invited to attend. To RSVP field. Said Youssef, competing at 103, Austin Mach (C) dec. Jamson Hastings, 17-5; Tyler Bourcier in 1:10; 285: Nick Lovell (G) dec. 171: Keith Zech (C) pinned Brett Pirrone in 1:05; Doug Pickert, 6-1; 103: Isaac Jewell dec. Daniel and/or order tickets, contact Joan Q.uigley at "I thought the team wrestled went 4-1 with a pin. 189: Pat Durocher (C) pinned Andrew Shank in Filippelli, 9-1; 112: C.C. 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Carl Lucke, Britton (G) pinned Ryan Terrel in 2:15; 145: Brent much for us right now. Goodrich (54-21) and Dexter (51-27). 12-4; 130: Mitch Wolski (C) pinned Anthony Winekoff (0 dec. Parker Lovell, 14-5; 152: Joe Charity hockey is the defending state champ and "There was a lot of good compe­ Courneur in 3:32; 135: Jeremy Filippelli (C) HopkinsfG) dec. Anthony Abro, 5-2. def. Rob Hissong, 15-0; 140: Donnie Watkins (C) The 4th Annual Canton Fire Fighters vs. they have a very solid lineup, but tition," said Guernsey. "We wres­ pinned Justin DeSantis in 1:33. CANTON 45 Canton Coaches charity hockey game will be I'm proud of how our guys battled tled some very good teams." HAZEL PARK 26 held Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Arctic them." CANTON 78 171 pounds: Meyer Crandall (HP) pinned Edge Ice Arena in Canton. The Chiefs won their first seven CANTON 60 EAST DETROIT 6 Austin Mach in 4:40:189: Patrick Durocher (C) GROSSE POINTE SOUTH 18 152 pounds: Anthony Abro (C) pinned pinned Ty 8eaudrie in 1:01; 215: Dominic Wiggins Proceeds from the game will benefit the matches against Grosse Pointe 140 pounds: Donnie Watkins (C) pinned Jaymes Romanow in 1:41; 160: Austin Mach (HP) pinned Tyler Bourcier in 55 seconds; 285: Canton Firefighters Association's "No Child South with pins. Christian Narvios in 1:37; 145: Brett Winekoff (0 EC) pinned Desmond Livingston in 33 seconds; Chris Bible (HP) pinned Doug Pickert in 1:23; 103: pinned Josh Rothenbuhler In 52 seconds; 152: 171: Keith Zech (C) pinned Justin Powell in Cody Vanderhagen (HP) dec. Daniel Filippelli, Without a Christmas" program. Anthony Abro (C) pinned Deonta Bryant in 1:02; 49 seconds; 189: Pat Durocher (C) won by 5-3 (OT); 112: Kyle Countryman (HP) pinned The admission charge will be $2 or an Wildcats finish 8th 160: Austin Mach {Q pinned Jack Thomas in 1:17; void; 215: Ben Poirier (C) won by void; 285: Tim Mijinsberger in 3:07; 119: Waieed Faraj (C) 171: Keith Zech (C) pinned David Carter in 3:36; Doug Pickert (0 pinned Kevin Sobetski in 28 dec. Adrian Quintero, 12-4; 125: Carl Lucke (C) unwrapped gift. Plymouth's wrestling team 189: Pat Durocher (C) pinned Stan Scott in 44 seconds; 103: Danie! Filippelli (0 pinned Eddie dec. Brandon Walker, 8-2; 130: Mitch Wolski (C) ' The Canton Fire Department will have fire placed eighth in the 16-team seconds; 215: Tyler Bourcier (C) pinned Stan Bissonnette in 2:19; 112: Mark Simmons (ED) pinned Jon Roberts in 32 seconds; 135: Jeremy Scott in 5:41; 285: Reggie Lewis (GPS) pinned pinned Tim Mijinsberger in 1:15; 119: Waieed Filippelli (C) pinned Lance Katalis in 27 seconds; engines on display before the game and "the Brooklyn Columbia Central Doug Pickert in 1:56; 103: Sergio Rodrieguez Faraj (C) pinned Brian Young in 1:16; 125: Carl 140: Donnie Watkins (C) dec. Ethan Bogaert, Canton Youth Hockey mini-mites will scrim­ Invitational on Saturday. (GPS) pinned Danny Filippelli in 55 seconds; 112: Lucke (C) pinned James Hackney in 14 seconds; 8-2; 145: Brent Winekoff (C) pinned Chad Hard mage during the first intermission. Tim Mijinsberger (C) decisioned Paul Zambiot, 11- 130: Mitch Wolski (C)pinned Mark Smiles in 1:36; in 1:15;152: Anthony Abro (C) won by void; 160: "Overall, I was pretty pleased 6; 119: Griffin Furton (GPS) pinned Waieed Faraj 135: Jeremy Filippelli (C) pinned Dari Sharp- Keith Zech (0 dec. Chuck Hill, 12-11. There will also be raffle gift baskets, a 50/50 with how the team performed," in 4:50; 125: Car! Lucke (C) dec. Joey Konen, Smith in 41 seconds; 140: Donnie Wakins (C) raffle and chuck-a-puck available. High Velocity break camps High Velocity Sports in Canton will offer "fun days" and camps during the upcoming holiday Ocelot women cagers win Schoolcraft Classic breaks. The Schoolcraft College women's winners in Saturday's blowout with 13 points and seven rebounds. just 2-of-19 shots from beyond the On "fun days", parents can drop off their kids basketball team defeated visiting victory as she piled up 21 points, Schoolcraft led 43-28 at the half three-point arc. at HVS any time between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 Kalamazoo Valley Community five rebounds and four assists. and was never threatened there­ SCHOOLCRAFT 36, MACOMB CC 50: On Dec. p.m. and pay $5 per hour for supervised care College, 95-62, in Saturday's Shepherd was red-hot from the after. 3, April Goins scored 17 points and that includes sports and non-sports stations that championship'game of the field, connecting on 9-fo-I3 field In Friday's semifinal contest, grabbed eight rebounds as Schoolcraft rotate every 30 minutes. Fun days will be offered Schoolcraft Classic. The Ocelots goals. Langham sparkled, ripping the College (6-1, 2-0) rocked visiting Macomb Cmmunity College (4-2,0-1). Dec. 1, Dec. 22-23; Dec. 29-31; Jan. 19; Feb. 23- advanced to the title tilt by oust­ A trio of SC players also hit nets for a career-high 23 points. Salem grad Tayler Langham also 27; and April 13-17. ing Lakeland (Ohio) CC, 74-54, on double-figures scoring: Jasmine Shepherd (12 points, six rebounds) sparkled for the winners, registering 15 HVS camps will be offered from Feb. 23-27 and Friday. Brown (14 points), April Goins (14 and Sheray Brown (11 points, 11 points and eight boards. April 13-17- The pair of victories improved points, six rebounds) and Salem rebounds) also excelled for the Jasmine. Brown (13 points) and The camps included basketball (10 a.m. to the No. 7-ranked Ocelots' overall grad Tayler Langham, who con­ Ocelots, who led 34-25 at the Shannon Collins (10) also reached dou­ noon), soccer (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) and crafts (9 a.m. record to 8-1. Kalamazoo slipped tributed 12 points. break. ble-digits scoring for SC. to noon). to 6-2 while Lakeland dropped to SC outrebounded Kalamazoo Schoolcraft's relentless pressure Meredith Smith tallied 21 points for For more information, call (734) 487-7668 or 6-3. Valley, 55-31. forced 27 Lakeland turnovers. Macomb, which couldn't overcome a 41- visit www.hvsports.com. Antania Shepherd paced the Jeannie Clossun led Kalamazoo Both teams combined to his 17halftime deficit.

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Nalecz, who finishedwit h Julie Rhcrfes,^ S, Liv. tsilywood Kristen Naiecz, Sr. OH, Liv. ChyrehiR time in school history. 595 kills (4.5 per set), also was named Danielle Sweeney, Sr. S, S&tMorci Union UndseyOradak, Sr. t, Liv. Ghurdiili An All-State first-tearner for the All-Region and All-KLAA, as well as HalieBskef, Soph. OH, John Glenn Jordanftieiiy. Jr . QB,Carttorr co-team MVP. She also earned MIVCA Marions Azar, Sr.OH, Ciarenegvffl& second year in a row and repeat Metro jansan Falaisan, Sr. S, Salem Conference MVP winner, Refenes made Academic All-State recognition. Katie Safe, Jr. s, Plymouth Brittanyttoibraoft, Sr . Ma Jotei sierm COACH OF THE YEAR it happen in many categories — 740 kills, "Kristen is a great leaper, who is strong Brians Beyer, Sr. I, Plymouth Kevin Wade, tutheraa WesUand Becca Refenes Kristen Nalecz Lindsey Graciak Jordan Klelty 106 blocks, 392 digs, 93 aces and 299 and very athletic," Churchill coach Mark Shannon Pieirus2fca,Sf. L,fiardeft Cit y HONORABLE MENTION Luth. Westland Churchill Churchill Canton servingpoints, forexample . Grenier said. "There was no secret who Katey RamMum, Sr. OH, Lutheran XtetJand Clturefiilf: Sarah Suppelsa, Rat Kmpsfey, "Becca is a phenomenal player, prob­ we were giving the ball to when Kristen OanMte Campbeg, Sr.MN, Sarderi City Kristy OeDerctj, Jessica Stroud; fmmti ably the best I have ever coached in any was on the frontrow . She was our work­ Keiiy^cOo^,Sr.0H,Safem . ftshly Ba&owski, Uz Hotiaway, Chelsea sport," Warriors coach Kevin Wade said. horse all year, and ahuge part of our suc­ Meg iafrate, Sr. MH, liv. stmnson ISflliarrts; Stevetssoa: Christine Armstrong; "She is very strong and explosive and very- cess came fromKristen' s ability to put the Kuan Stefizei, Sr. ON, Recfford Won Joita GieniB Brooke Zy wick, Jenrmlfer Claire Dezelski, Jr. 6H, liv. iadywowl tun to watch. She is also very good in the ball to the floor." Katie MakSr.0H Uv.{Mti!f< back row, which surprises alot ofteams. " Undsey Graciak, Sr., Libera, Churchill: The > SECOND TEAM Hogg, Cartfift McCiorey; Garaen City: $m Because Refenes is such a complete 5-6 senior libero earned first-teamAll - KacyMorafi,Sr.S,Ca!it«! State honors by MIVCA after racking up Zaiewski, Britiany Befma, Amanda Quartz; player, she becomes the first Division 1 , fefe&tergeUopft.MH, Salem Redfort Union: Aiex SmedSey. Tory Hebner, athlete out of Lutheran Westland "and I a Churchill career-best 749 total digs (5.7 Uam Giescnen, Sr, S, Lutheran iestiaid Pristine Vntap: Redford Thursiom Rebecca Brlana Beyer know she will do great things at the next per set). t&chaeftoiler, Sr . MH, l&ladywoMi Burgess, Asreey Sorte, Jessica MeBay; Jansan Falcusan Brittany Kolbrook Shannon Ffetruszfa level (the University of Cincinnati)." Graciak, who also had 48 aces (serv- Stacey Trusicowsfet Sr. 6B,' John Sienrc Clareiicevifte: Ut Ha% laisna Patterson, Salem John Glenn Plymouth Garden City Keilyn O'Brady, Jr. OH. Sarden City Katie Biacksr; iatiisran Sesttartife Rachel Storck, Allyson VsrAee; Ham* Valley Cory.«rU3ts, Segh. 5, Uv. Churdil t«tf»rart: Kayfa Stocfcdale, leah fciler; Sarah San&rs, Sr. OH, ^dford Union OPBN Canton: Stria Waite, Janeiie Bwfiiss, Kristen Muir.Fr. OH, Cantos Shelby Anthony; Salem: Kerry MacDorrafci; MQN.-SAT, Brcefse KTKNM SF. OH, Uv. Stevenson Ptymotitte'Kelly Smoltz, Maricjy MtMareis, 9-9 taaren Scott, Erin O'Connor; Plymouth SUN, Mecar? Grew, Sr. OH, Plymouth Christian Christian: Kristin Malcolm, Jessica Murphy. 9-7 ing at 96 percent), was also named to the Brittany Holbrook, Sr., MH, John Glenn: The AH-Region and AH-KLAAteams, as well 6-foot rniddle hitter, bound forOaklan d Ann Arbor Rd. JM- Your Meat & 0e£ Katey Ramthum Danielle Campbell Kelly MacDonald Meg lafrate as MIVCAAcademic All-State. University, finished the season with 313 lie /^^^Supemwrker Luth. Westland Garden City Salem Stevenson "lindsey is everything you look for in total kills (3.8 per set) with akill effi­ 131} 46M33t LstfirlSL a libero" Grenier said. "She is qt^ck to the ciency of .467 percent. ball, she's great at reading the hitter, and The Class AAll-Region and All- she's a tremendous competitor." KLAA selection also served 49 aces and Jordan Kielty, Jr., OH, Canton: Hie junior had 389 total digs (4.7 per seti} to go along IT'S HERE! racked up All-State, AH-Region and with 63 sob blocks. All-Conference honors as she set a school "Brittany has done her best over three S 1 DAY SALE record for lolls and kill percentage with years to build John Glenn volleyball 612 and 43.2, respectively. Kielty added into a successful program," Glenn coach DAY, DEC. 16 •9am-9pm 56 blocks, 71 aces and 432 digs while reg­ Julian Wargo said. "She works hard every istering a94.4 serve percentage. day — on and offthe court — tob e a role Loran Stenzel Claire Dezelski Katie Matz Kevin Wade V H "Jordanhas been atremendous addi­ model for our volleyballers. Redford Union Ladywood Churchill I. Westland Coach tion to the varsity team and program for Brians Beyer, Sr., Libero, Plymouth: Beyer 856 balls (97 percent) and chalked up have watched her become such agreat tile past three years," Canton coach Jen enjoyed a stellar senior season, recording 693 digs, providing the foundationo f volleyball player," RU head coach Rachel Barnes said. "She is ahard worker and is 556 digs and a90-percent serve recep- Garden City's defense—sparking the Dor said. always striving to improve. She not only tion mark while serving at a 90-pereent Cougars to the Mega Red co-champion- Also ascholar athlete and team co- works on her skills, but she takes the time clfo. She earned All-Conference, All- ship. For her efforts, Pietruszka was an captain, Stenzd registered 238 kills and to work with the younger players in our Region and her team's "Defensive Player )t> ' *•*."», Cur Free AH-Region and All-League selection. 115 serving aces, at or near the top of the program as well. She is the type of player oftiie Year" award for the second con­ "Her desire and tenacity are what list in those categories among Mega play-' that every coach wishes for—she makes secutive season. separates her from all the other liberos" ers. Her intensity also contributed to^318 myjob very easy." "Being one of our captains, Bri was Pace said "She was our primary defender digs and 42 bbcks. Jansan Falcusan, Sr., Setter, Salem: Atwo- called upon to help lead the team both on Fully Cooked Dearborn and led by example." Claire Dezelski, Jr., OH, Ladywood: The time All-State honoree, Falcusan also and offthe court," Plymouth coach Kelly Katey Ramthun, Sr., OH, Luth. Westland: 5-10 jumOT outside hitter made All- $949 earned AH-Region and All-Conference McCausland said. "As our libero, she was Although Refenes was at the top of the Catholic A-B Division and Class B AE- laurels following a sensational senior our defensive leader and one of our pri­ bill, Ramfiiunwasrighttherewithherto Region 18 after averaging 254 kills, 4.7 season. Falcusan has earned an athletic mary passers." lead the Warriors to their best season in digs and 0.82 aces per set for the Blazers. scholarship to Division 1 University of Shannon Pietruszka, Sr., Libero, Garden 2 school history. "Claire really stepped up this year and New Hampshire. City: Pietruszkas coach, John Pace, "Alot ofteam s breathe a sigh ofrelie f was one of only a fewaE-aroundplay ­ "Jansan is the best setter in the area, described her as simply one of the areas when Becca (Refenes) goes to the back ers," Ladywood coach Erin Craggs said. and one of tiiebes t in the state in my top players and the statistics seem to row, Ihinkingthey have it made," Wade "She has atremendous vertical jump opinion," Salem coach Amanda Suder back up such lofty praise. said. "But Katey has the athleticism and and became a real offensive threat as an- said She successfully received 830 out of strength topu t the ball down and (die) outside hitter." burnedalot of teams thatwaythis year." Katie Matz, ST., OH, Churchill: The 5-8 Rarathun, named to the first-team senior outside hitter displayed her all- 14900 Beck Road All-State and All-Conference squads, around skills with 136 kills, 296 assists North ofM-14* Plymouth delivered in many ways — 312 ldHs, 42 and 294 digs. She also serve-received blocks, 406 serving points (97 percent over 300 bans at 91 percent en route to (734) 453-6400 serving efficiency), 59 aces and 319 digs. honorable mention All-State honors. Danielle Campbell, Sr., MH, Garden City: Matz also earned All-Region, All- Another All-Region, All-Conference KLAA and honorable mention MTVCA Cougar, Campbell provided a tough Academic All-State recognition. Treat Yo* presence in the middle and tallied 268 "Katie is a throwback player," Grenier kills along with 95 blocks. When healthy, said. "She's a great example of a six-rota­ Mega Red opponents couldnt solve her. tion athlete. Katie does it all Her biggest According toPace , the Cougars "only asset was her versatility. Alot of our suc­ lost when we couldn't get the ball to her." cess was because of Katie's hard work, Campbell's shoulder injury during die her unselfishness and being a true team districts probably also contributed toa n player." early ouster from the postseason. COACH OF THE YEAR "Danielle hasapassion for the game 4 Executive Reserved Seats • 4 Bob Evans' Hot Dogs* $66' Kevin Wade, Lutheran Westland: It's been ... she was always aggressiveh'looking for 4 Pepsi Beverages & 4 Gamenight Line-ups VALUE! *or soft pretzels quiteayear forWade , who last spring the ball to. block," her coach said. coached the Warriors' baseball team to Kelly MacDonald, Sr., OH, Salem: the Class D finalsan d followedupdoin g 5 MacDonald was voted All-Conference the same with the volleyball team. As 7SSDec13 7& Dec27 and AH-Region after finishingsecon d a result, he earned his second Observer on the team in lolls and (Jigs, and first Coach ofthe Year Award for 2008. SATURDAY SATURDAY in aces. Lutheran Westland finished 46-6-5 "KeUy is an explosive outside hitter and breezed to thelMetro Conference Whalers v. Kitchener Whalers v. Saginaw and has one of the best vertical jumpsl championship, then followed up with Teddy Bear Toss • Country Western Night have ever seen," Suder said. "She is an all- impressive district and regional titles. around great player." But with a deep roster oftalente d Meg lafrate, Sr., MH, Stevenson: The senior i nt players, spearheaded by Becca Ramthun middlehitter is a three-year varsity and Katey Ramfhun, the coach down­ dDbserver^j Eccentric starter and two-time team MVP who * "j .*v>. Fresh Skinless Boneless played his own contributions to the most made All-KLAA and Class AAll-Region successful volleyball season ever at the ISasasenior. She finished with a total of school EVERY smtS A GREAT SEAT! NEWSPAPERS - CHICKEN $|69 234 kQk and had 74 blocks while serving Tarn very humbled to be chosen HOMETOWNLIFE.COM at 86 percent \="X;"V^ 734-453-8400 Coach of the Year," Wade said. "There are ** "From the firstyea r she played at the Family Pak Ik ticketmaster.com • (248) 645-6666 so many great coaches in this area and I varsity level I knew she was going to to be given this award is truly an honor. ^compuwarearena.com • plymouthwhalers.comj become a dominate volleyball player," Any success I have had is only because Stevenson coach Kelly Graham said. of the great players I was privileged to Loran Stenzel, Sr., OH, Redford Union: coach. Stenzel, named to the firstAll - "This will go down as the best (volley­ Conference team, sparkled as the ball) team in the school's 22-year history Panthers finished 26-14-4 and made a and I am happy tohav e had the opportu- strong bid for the Mega White title. • nityto coach them. They truly embodied 'Although I haven't been her coach whatit meanttobe ateam." all fouryear s (of Stenzel's prep career), I

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BY JULIE BROWN Twelve percent of the fires occurred access O&E STAFF WRITER when something that could catch fire was too close to the equipment. Lt. Denny Hughes of the Farmington Thanksgiving is the peak day for generally Hills Fire Department has plenty of home cooking fires, according to common-sense fire safety advice this NFPA's Fire Analysis and Research holiday season. Division. "We see them (house fires) all the The leading cause of fires in the time, but I think they're kind of ampli­ kitchen is unattended cooking. It's Q: The neighbor adjacent to fied," Hughes said of fires during the important to be alert to prevent cook­ my unit refuses to give a copy holidays. "Even at home, the hustle and ing fires. of his key to the management bustle is going on." People may be care­ company or any board less and have combustibles near the SAFETY TIPS members. I am concerned kitchen stove. These are NFPA safety tips on cook­ because he is often out of town Cooking fires are the No. 1 cause ing: and i feel as though my unit is of home fires and home fire inju­ Stay in the kitchen when you are in jeopardy if there should ever ries, according to the National Fire frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you be an emergency with his unit Protection Association. Nearly all leave the kitchen for even a short peri­ that management is unabfe to cooking equipment fires start with the od of time, turn off the stove. deal with. ignition of food, other cooking materi­ If you are simmering, baking, roast­ als (e.g., grease, cooking oil), or other ing, or boiling food, check it regularly, A:'Most condo documents items normally found or installed in a remain in the home while food is cook­ provide the association kitchen (e.g., cabinets, wall coverings, ing, and use a timer to remind you that with the right to enter a paper or plastic bags, curtains). you are cooking. . unit in the "Fortunately for most of them they're Keep anything that can catch fire event of an not too serious," Hughes said of holiday — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food emergency. fires. packaging, towels or curtains — away The Those marking the season also may from your stovetop. documents use candles in the bath and other Keep the stovetop, burners and oven should rooms. "Obviously they're pretty risky clean. further when they're in a room and they're not Wear short, close-fitting or tightly provide attended," he said. A pet may knock the rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose that the candle over. clothing can dangle onto stove burners Robert Meisner. association Sometimes alcohol is a part of holi­ and can catch fire if it comes in contact not be held day revelry, making people less careful. decorations. Do not place them where • Monitor your consumption of alco­ with a gas flame or electric burner. responsible "They're accidents, but they do hap­ they may get knocked over. hol, so that you can make good, sound Have a "kid-free zone" of at least 3 for any damage incurred. If pen," Hughes said. • Keep candles away from drafts, decisions in the event of an emergency feet around the stove and areas where there is an emergency such vents or other air currents (ceiling fans) at your home. hot food or drink is prepared or car-: as a gas leak or a severe WATCH THIS in the home. This will help prevent ried. water leak, the association ,The Farmington Hills firefight­ rapid, uneven burning, or excessive DECORATING Always use cooking equipment that should strongly consider ers did a demonstration with a live dripping of the wax. Drafts can cause • Purchase lights with and electri­ has the label of a recognized testing the option of entering the Christmas tree that was well main­ the flame to blow onto other combus­ cal decorations with the name of an laboratory. unit even if they do not have tained, one not maintained, and an tible items nearby. approved independent testing lab. Follow manufacturer's instructions the member's permission. artificial tree. The well-maintained live • Trim candlewicks to a % inch each • Inspect new and used lights and and code requirements when install­ Associations have an tree was the best for safety. time before lighting. Longer wicks replaced any damaged light strings. ing, cleaning, and operating cooking obligation to protect their "There are some keys to that." Live "cause uneven burning and drippings. Read directions on how many strings equipment. members and property in trees are for just a couple of weeks for • Never use your candle as a light may be connected to one another. Plug microwave ovens or other cook­ the event of an emergency use as they dry out. "It's really a com­ during a power outage or when check­ Typically only three strings of lights ing appliances directly into an outlet. and, thus, have the right mon sense issue," he said, noting you ing pilot lights or fueling equipment can be connected to one another. Never use an extension cord for a cook­ to enter a member's unit need a lot of water, not many combus­ such as a kerosene heater or lantern. • Use proper clips or hangers and do ing appliance as it can overload the in an emergency situation, tibles, and limited lights. Use a flashlight in these instances. not nails to mount lights. Wire insula­ circuit and cause a fire. particularly if the documents You should always turn tree lights off • Never place a candle on a win- tion can be damaged and lead to a fire. Check electrical cords for cracks, give the right to do so. when you leave home or go to bed. "Just dowsill or near an exit... and always * Keep young children and pets breaks, or damage. make sure it's well watered," the fire extinguish all candles when you leave a ' away from electrical decorations. Q: I am a new board member at lieutenant said. "Try to keep it away room or before going to sleep. • Use decorations which are flame- IF YOU HAVE A COOKING FIRE my condo association, and I have from your floor registers." Don't have He emphasizes having a smoke resistant or flame retardant, or use Just get out! When you leave, close discovered that the names of candles nearby, and don't block exits. detector and a carbon monoxide detec­ noncombustible materials. the door behind you to help contain the delinquent co-owners are being Watch out for gift wrap piling up tor on each level of your home, as well • NEVER leave a candle unattend­ fire. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency included in the minutes of our near tree skirting, Hughes added, as as that important escape plan for all of ed, and keep away from combustibles. number after you leave. board meetings. Is this a good there could be too many extension where to head and where to meet. In 2005, U.S. fire departments If you do try to fight the fire, be sure idea? cords or lights. "That could be a source Hughes offers these additional tips: responded to 146,400 home structure others are already getting out and you for a fire as well." fires that involved cooking equipment have a clear path to the exit. A: While many HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING in 2005. These fires caused 480 civil­ Always keep a lid nearby when you're individuals who serve on CANDLE SAFETY • Test all smoke alarms in the house, ian fire deaths, 4,690 civilian fire cooking. If a small grease fire starts in condo and/or community • If you decide to light candle(s),. and let guests know your escape plan. injuries and $876 million in direct a pan, smother the flames by carefully association boards may have be sure the candle is always in sight. • If you or guests smoke, smoke out­ property damage. sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off an in depth understanding Never leave a candle unattended or in side. Provide large, deep ashtrays and Cooking equipment fires are the the burner. Do not move the pan. To of parliamentary reach of children or accessible to pets. douse them with water before calling it leading cause of home structure fires keep the fire from restarting, leave the procedures, they may not • Place your candle in non-tip can­ a night. and associated civilian injuries. These lid on until the pan is completely cool. fully understand what dle holders. • Unattended cooking is the leading fires accounted for 40 percent of all In case of an oven fire, turn off the they should and should • Keep candles away from com­ cause of home fires. Never leave cook­ reported home structure fires in 2005 heat and keep the door closed. After a not include in the minutes bustible materials such as curtains, ing appliances unattended for any rea­ and 36 percent of home civilian inju­ fire, the oven should be checked and/or of their board meetings. 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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, 24414 3 bdrm brick ranch w/bsmt, 2 SUNRISE STUDIOS Section 8 & Pets Welcome 'Some restrictions apply 248-640-1611 Call Jim at 734-416-1201 LIMITED TIME OFFER Powers. 3-4 bdrm, shed, $795 full baths, 2.5 car garage, cor­ S159/wk (248) 624-6606 EHO showing Wed & sjjn at 5pm. ner lot. $975/mo. + sec. Must WARREN-Remodeled 3 bdrm $50 OFF/MONTH Apartments/ Brand NEW A/c Rooms 734-444-5212, 313-920-5966 see to appreciate! brick ranch, fin bsmt, 2 car, TV/Phone / HBO/CABLE On Select Apts. Furnished Apartments/ 734-564-9382 deck, option to buy/LC, bad LOW RATES WESTLAND DEARBORN HTS 1300 sq.ft., Unfurnished With Move In credit ok, $750. 248-788-1823 "No Rent until 2009" CANTON A country setting, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, finished 734-427-1300 By 11/30/08!* furnished 1 bdrm, non-smok­ bsmt, 2 car detached garage. WAYNE - 3 bdrm ranch, new Livonia BIRMINGHAM 1 Bedroom - $485/mo. immediate Occupancy ing, incl. util., heat, & cable. Section 8 ok. 248-808-8150 vinyl windows & furnace, 2 car 1ST MONTH FREE From $570 Newburgh Colonial Apts. $7QO/mo. + 1st. mo. & sec. garage, option/LC avail, bad Studios, 1,2&3 Bedrooms 2400 Newburgh Rd, dep. No pets. Avail. Dec. 1 DETROIT-Lasher Rd, Area. credit ok, $800.248-788-1823 TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL 734-495-3000/734-644-3104 2 bdrm, bsmt, $475/mo. A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid Furnished apartments avail. FREE CITY WATER (734) 721-6699 EHO Gorgeous new kitchens and 18971 Westbrook. WESTLAND- Newly service, HBO. Low daily/wkly 3 bdrm, bsmt, garage, updated 3 bdrm, 1 baths. Available in town ratgc Conrjos/Townhouses $60O/mo. 20021 Chapel *sf- bath, appliances, Birmingham1 at the CALL NOW! Sunrise Inn 734-427-1300 Call: (248) 476-6498 * garage, fenced. Royal Inn 248-544-1575 555 Building. (248) 624-8555 Avail, now. $825. Sec 8. BELLEViLLE$10Q of 1st 3 mo. Fairlane 248-347-9999 Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 On West Park Dr. DETROIT (586) 273-7565 2 bdrm, 2 bath, appli, laundry 2 bedroom, basement, LIVONIA Comfort Suites 248-504-5080 BIRMINGHAM-DOWNTOWN, . Just S. of Pontiac Tr. rm,1st floor, sec entrance. 16580 Woodbine, $575. Beautiful 3 bdrm, WESTLAND-3 bdrm ranch, 2 1 brm apt. cozy, very clean, !g Estates www.cmiproperties.net $800/mo, (734) 788-8440 Call: (248) 476-6498 1500 sq ft. Ranch car garage, freshly painted, Office/Relail Space Fori closets, new bath, 825 sq. ft. w/master bdrm C/A, newer carpet, $895 or 'Select Models BIRMINGHAM - DOWNTOWN Rent/Lease V $750/mo. (313) 805-7940 FARMINGTON HILLS Newly suite. $1395 less. Call: (734) 837-7355 "WOW" 2 bdrm townhouse, 1.5 bath, built 3 bdrm, 3 bath, spa tub, www.Dirdsallproperties.com FARMINGTON HILLS NOVI hardwood floors, a/c, bsmt, fireplace, attached garage, fin­ 248-943-2963 WESTLAND 2 bdrm duplex. FARMINGTON HILLS ANNGIEAPTS. washer/dryer. No pets, non­ ished bsmt, private deck. New paint & carpet. Fenced, RETAIL SPACE NO APPLICATION FEE smoking. $1100/mo. FREE FLAT SCREEN TV $1195. Call Jim 248-345-2625 LIVONIA-3 bdrm brick ranch, near school, small court. Great Exposure. 248-901-0425 FREE HEAT! 1 bedroom Newly updated 1 & 2 bdrm $575/mo. (313)418-9905 Last Available Space FERNDALE 4 bdrm, fin bsmt, 2 car garage, deck, 2 $505. 9 Mile/ Middlebelt apts. New berber carpet, new CANTON Reduced $1200- 1st fireplace, appliances, bath, opt/L.C. avail, bad credit WESTLAND 1716 sq.ft. 248-478-7489 cherry flooring, full size wash­ from $495 mo. rent free. Cherryhill bsmt, new paint, okay, $850. (248) 788-1823 3 bdrm ranch. Excellent Rate. er/dryers, central air. Village, 2 bdrm 2 bath, fire­ CERTIFIED REALTY INC. FARMINGTON HILLS windows, C/A, new Huge .bsmt, EHO No fine print in this ad! place, bsmt. 734-354-6886 driveway. $110Q/mo. + garage, lg. yard. 248-471-7100 FREEDOM VILLAGE ARTS. TREE TOP MEADOWS -Heat/Water included deposit. 7,34-968-9253 1 Bdrm. vfe Month Free CANTON, Haggerty/Palmer Rd Close to schools in a nice area. 10 Mile, W. of Meadowbrook -$30.00 Application Fee Luxury 1 & 2 bdrm. Laundry area. 1 bdrm, 1 .bath, 800 sq. $85Q/mo. 248-425-0200 . Call to place your ad a! 248-348-9590 -$200 Deposit w/Credit in unit. Water incl., no pets. ft. condo. All appliances incl FREE RENT 1-800-579-SELM7355) $575-700/mo, 585-254-9511 www.BGcommunities.com washer & dryer, doorwall to TIL FEBRUARY! Observer SEcoenlrlc Classifieds New Resident's Only private patio. Window treat­ 3 bedroom/2 bathroom Just a quick GARDEN CITY - Single room FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS NOVI-MAtN STREET AREA. ments 8. vertical blinds, $525. Home $729 call away..... offices from $150. & office Luxury 2 bdrms, A/C, pool & 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Washer/ 734-722-4700 248-425-4853. See pics: Includes washer/dryer suites from $575. Utilities parking. New kitchen & baths, Dryer, Private Entrance & 1-800-579-SELL' www.bekamanagement.com & central air incl, 1st & 2nd floor. Ford & laundry rooms, heat incl. Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO 734-444-5655 HURRY WON'T LAST WESTLAND37172 Gilchrist, 3 Middlebelt. (734)422-1195 $650/mo. Call for specials. Mon. -Fri. 10-0pm HOWELL 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 PLYMOUTH Call Sun Homes LIVONIA bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2 car, no pets. (248) 478-8722 Sat. Sun. 10-4pm car attached, pool, new paint, 1 Bdrm, $600, 2 Bdrm. S670 College Park Estates 2700sq.ft. 1+ acre, 3 bdrm, $95Q/mo. + 1 Vi security carpet, hardwood. C/A, wash­ REDFORD TWP. FIVE, FIVE, FIVE First month fres w/approved 3 baths, 3 fireplaces, attach deposit. 734-819-3557 er/dryer, dishwasher, extra 888-264-4080 1ST MONTH FREE credit. W/1 yr. lease. Walk-in gar. Avail. Dec 1. OFFICE SUITES Observer S EcceiiUic Classifieds storage. Pets ok, $50/mo dis­ APPLY ONLINE Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms closets. (734)455-1215 Just a quick www.4collenepark.com $1300/mo. 248-486-4157 Vacation from 320 sq.ft. & up. count avail, for direct deposit. Beautifully redecorated. Furnished apartments avail. PLYMOUTH - OLD VILLAGE, call away..... *some restrictions apply Resort/Rentals $975/mo. 248-770-9516. Several locations. Gorgeous new kitchens Small 1 bdrm, hardwood 1-800-579-SELL- call for details. REDFORD -Cute 3 bdrm cape Great Rates incl. utilities. and baths. Available in town floors, ceiling fan, breakfast cod on double lot, 1 bath, cen­ BDNITA BEACH, FL CONDO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Birmingham at LIVONIA Gorgeous 2 bdrm CERTIFIED REALTY INC. bar, cable ready, storage and WESTLAND AREA GARDEN CITY - 3 bdrm brick tral air, appliances, washer, Gulf front, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. the 555 Building. updated condo, w/2 full baths. (248)471-7100 laundry, very clean and* elite. 1 bdrm, appliances, newer car­ ranch, recently updated, new dryer, bsmt, immediate occu­ See www.VRBO.com #47376 1-800-579-SELL Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 Open floor plan. Great neigh­ $145/wk incl all utilities, 1 yr pet, patio. $550/mo incl heat. paint, clean, garage, all appli­ pancy, no pets. $909/mQ. + 2 $3500/mo. 248-224-1580. (7355) borhood. Furnished option WESTLAND - Dental clinic for GARDEN CITY -1 & 2 bdrm, lease. (248) 425-4853, broker. Small pet Ok. (734)453-8375 ances incl. Sec 8 ok, mo. security. 734-604-0930 w/Pottery Barn decor, lease-operating rooms, pri­ heat/water, $560 & $600 + sec. $950/mo. Tim: 734-891-4614 [PLYMOUTH 1 bdrm, v $975/mo or negotiable REDFORD - 2 Bdrm Ranch, vate office, lab, receptionist FAX YOUR AD 1st mo free w/good credit. • in a 4 unit bldg., Westland Park Apts. Bsmt, Garage, Immediate 734-466-4276 GARDEN CITY - Sharp & area, employee's dining area 734953-2232 734-513-4965,734-464-3847 appliances, c/a. Occupancy, $825/mo. remodeled 2 bdrm ranch, gar, & large waiting area. All oper­ $595/mc, plus sec. INTERNETADDRESS GARDEN CITY - Spacious up­ immed occiip, option, bad Call Don Castetli ating rooms fully plumbed 1st (231) 392-6373 LYON TWP dated 1 bdrm, air, deck, stor­ credit ok. $700,248-788-1823 (734) 525-7900 2 months free rent. Call Mon- www.hommwnliie.eom Fri,9-5pm. (313)561-1212 age room, laundry. FREE heat $499* per mo. r* A REDFORD -3 bdrm, PLYMOUTH & water. $605. 248-346-6108 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, V 1 bath, 1500 sq. ft. 1 Bdrm; $6Q7/mo. Immediate. Occupancy, HOMES ii Fireplace, basement, LINCOLN PARK $300 Sec Dep FREE RENT Call 248-29C-5300 ext 333 fenced yard, pets ok. 1st Month Free Deluxe 1 & 2 bedrooms. 1st month Free and "First 3 months. $850/mo. 313-570-2679, Lowest Rent in the area. Private entry/patio. FOR RENT 313-570-2498 Quiet, private balcony's, Full size laundry room w/ Reduced Rate TROY-Northfield Hills. 2 bed­ Located In Canton storage, laundry, ceiling washer/dryer hook-ups. 2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath room, 1.5 bath condo. REDFORD-3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, family room, incl appliances, 1 fans w/ lights & blinds. Single story, attic storage. Minimum 1 yr. lease. $600, 936 Sq. Ft. Starting at S699/mo month rent & 1 month sec dep. ' 313-386-6720 2 Bdrm also avail, $1000/mo. 248-745-5815 $875/mo.Ca!l:(313)415-8949 (734) 450-6640 EHO 1 Bdrm, $525 Sharp 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath *=£B LIVONIA FREE 728 Sq. Ft. WESTLAND CONOO 1 bdrm loft, washer/dryer in homes from 924 sq. ft. REDFORD - Newly renovated RENT UNTIL Heat and Water Incl Appliances included. 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch, finished FEBRUARY! unit, $700/mo. + dep, incl Plymouth heat & water. (734) 658-9267 Pets welcome. bsmt, family room, 2 car. APARTMENT SPECIALISTS Woodridge Apartments, call (New residents only) $1100/mo. (734)425-3333 now for details. .248-477-6448. Free Rent with approved credit No rent until February 1 wood ridgeapartments.com No Pets, C/A, Vertical on select homes REDFORD - Sharp 3 bdrm, Until 12/31/08 Blinds, Intercom. IS enclosed porch, 2 car garage, LIVONIA Spacious 1 bdrm, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt's. Call Lauren at double lot. Sec. 8 OK. Even in great location, across from Appliances include Plymouth Manor dishwasher. CANTON Sun Homes $850/mo. 734-425-3333 Livonia rec. center. $675/mo. 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, move-in trying tutil. 248-255-2412 Plymouth House Very clean Apartments mid December. 1741 Elm- 888-264-5842 REDFORD 3 bdrm ranch, C/A, garage, new appliances, newly NORTHVILLE Downtown, 2 Excellent Maintenance hurst. $900/mo. + security 734-455-3880 www.academywestpointcom painted, pool, deck, no pets. bdrm, 1 bath, hardwood •deposit. (734)455-1215. we still www.yorkcommuiiities.com (734) 729-6636 t=a) 'Offer expires 12/31/08 $850 + sec. 248-348-2361 floors, short term lease con­ NORWAYNE - 3 bdrm, mint •3™* OE08S350B2 sidered. Call: Kristin Halmaghi condition. 3 car garage w/ SOUTKFIELD- Section 8 OK. 248-330-4660. storage. Backs up to school. HUNTINGTON WOODS 3-4 bdrm, non-furnished PLYMOUTH Westland 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. 1350 sq ft, $975-1100. Newly renovated, ONE MONTH $700/mo. 248-982-3281 Pictures Cat) Make VENOY PINES APTS. fireplace, fenced. Walk to rec excellent condition, new appli­ FREE RENTI center/school. 248-543-4400 ances, no pets. 248-521-7581. A Pifferenfiel Twin Arbor Apartments. Call Rent Starting for details. 734-453-2800 Westland Plymouth twinarbors.com PLYMOUTH TWP-FREE HEAT! Parkcrest reigned with Carriage PLYMOUTH, Lg 1 bdrm, newly • 1 & 2 bdrm apts, Roomy upper studio flat HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Move-In remodeled, $595. incl. heat & includes attached garage Pets Aets. ROOMATESinl House water. Mo to mo lease. 734- with fireplace. welcome, $595.248-735-5464 Westland Specials! 641-7751, LYNX C.I.R. Inc. (734) 261-7394 FRI, SAT, SUN., Dec. 12 - Dec. 14 Acros5from . CENTRAL AIR PLYMOUTH-SHELDON PARK www.yorkcommijnities.com Homes For Renl Holiday refreshments and a chance Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms. Meijers Comer of Haggerty & Joy to win a Nintendo Wii w/5 games! From $565 WestEand-LIVONIA SCHOOLS (734) 425-0930 $300 Security 1 & 2 bdrm, 2 baths. CANTON 4 bdrm., 2010 sq Receive 1 entry for touring, [734)522-3013 50% off 1st 3 Months Washer & dryer. St., 2 1/2 bath, fireplace 2 car 1 entry for applying and 2 entries w/good creditl i, appliances, if you move-in before Christmas! Call: (734) 453-8811 '48-344-8999 — Come check us outjor your i SPACIOUS!! Garden City chance to win! Wilderness 2Bdrnis, 10G0sq. ft. WESTWOOD VILLAGE Luna Move-In Specials! 1BR from $525 • 2 BR from $599 Joy Rd. west of Newburgh Apts. Near Westland mal! i liuULuilLLs 1 i J"» 5^3! 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Miniature Pinschers-AKC 12 advice Furniture by Henredon, boxes. 2006 Silver Nissan I Best offer. 734-421-8779 6 wks. old, female & male, 27 He and she Thomasville, & Bernhardt. Maxima, only 8700 miles, - loaded. Details on Black/ Tan, Chocolate/Tan, 15 18 28 Ludicrous Great accessories, power L17 www.estatesales.net Miscellaneous For adorable, $550.. equip., & more! 29 Zen riddle 313-295-3921, 313-802-2240 I i See www.EstateSales.net. 248-225-9556 Sale 19 I20 30 Town DT 243-968-1077 34 Keip LIVONIA HOUSEHOLD ESTATE SALE BY NANCY Horses & Equipment ^m 22 23 - 36 Something GOODS Treadmill to mop ANOTHER GREAT Friday-Sunday, 10-4. $100. JAG Dvds 26 29 • 37 Bunkhouse ESTATE SALE BY 38656 Elsie, West of Seasons 1-7 $180. HORSE STALL MATS J strings ANTIQUES ON MAIN Newburgh, .South of Oak china cabinet $300. 670 mats, 2X2 28 & A0MestatesaEes.com 5 Mile, enter on ^•32 39 - turn is it? Autoharp $50. 734-459-8914. Interlocking. 31 33 248-705-9665 Houghton. 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I've rieverreall y thought of myself as a Lincoln kind of guy. Lincolns, like Cadillacs, were something for old people to drive to play golf or hit the early-bird special. Both nameplates have introduced new models designed to change that image. Lincoln's new luxury flagship,th e 2009 MKS, is The 2009 Lincoln MKS, where luxury and technology come together. one of those models and could go a long way in bringing younger, hipper buyers into Lincoln showrooms. time traffic information for 78 different metro areas. The engine is mated with a very smooth six-speed We'll ignore Lincoln's goofy naming system - the same Oh, yeah. The system is a THXII 5.1 surround sound automatic transmission that includes SelectShift, which system that also gives us the MKX and MKZ - and focus on system and sounds great. You might have so much tun allows you to move through the gears at your own pace. the actual car. Full of all manner of new technology, the MKS playing with it, you won't want to arrive at your destination. As you would expect from a Lincoln, the MKS handles is a gadget-lover's dream. Auto climate control, rear window defroster, power tilt well and is comfortable to drive. The ride is smooth without Call Toll Free For starters, the MKS features Sync, the voice-activated steering wheel, universal garage door opener and anti-theft lulling you to sleep, and'the rack-and-pinion power steering hands-free entertainment and communications system perimeter alarm are all standard on the MKS, but if you want is responsive. The AWD version can be a challenge to 1-800-579-SELL (7355) developed in conjunction with Microsoft. The system to add some more cool stuff, you can opt for the Technology maneuver into tight spaces due to the larger turning circle, integrates your Bluetooth mobile phone so you can dial a but otherwise feels solid. MlrM:(734)95^3Z Package, which includes Intelligent Access with Push-Button number just using your voice. That same voice command Start. That allows you to get in the car, start it and drive Both driver and front-seat passenger get 12'-way power Walk-In Office Hours: technology also powers the entertainment system, although away, all without pulling the key fob out of your pocket or adjustable heated and cooled leather seats. The rear seats are it's not exactly perfect and does take some getting used to. Monday -Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. purse. heated, as well, and there's plenty of room, both front and Using the system to control the satellite radio, it sometimes rear. The trunk is huge and easy to load and unload, but I'd After Hours: Call (734)591-0900 took me to channels other than what I asked for. Overall, Just touch the keyless entry pad on the door pillar, open the door and, with the brake pedal engaged, push a button to like to see the MKS come with a full-size spare; this is, after though, it was fun to use. all, the luxury flagship. Deadlines: To place, start the car. While not the first, or only, model to use this Lincoln says it's adding 911 Assist to the system soon. That cancel or correct ads. technology, it's still pretty cool. * But this is a luxury flagshipwit h some cool design cues. will allow the cell phone to automatically call 911 in the event That package also includes rain-sensing wipers, rear Its double-wing grille is inspired by the 1941 Lincoln Sunday of an accident that deploys the airbags, sort of Lincoln's Continental and it's nicely done. The MKS comes with 18- window power sunshade, Adaptive Cruise Control, which answer to General Motors Corp.'s OnStar system. inch wheels, but has 19-ihch wheels available as an option. 5:30 p.m, Friday uses radar to adjust cruising speed to match the vehicle in Add the optional navigation system and you get some Fog lights are standard, as are heated power mirrors. Power Sunday Real Estate front of you, adaptive headlamps with auto high beam (as the more toys to play with. The system includes a 10 gigabyte moon roof is.optional. : name suggests, it turns on the high beams automatically in 5:30 p.m. Thursday hard drive'that holds A LOT of music. Take the time to rip The 2009 Lincoln MKS starts at around $39,000. Add all darker areas if no vehicles are in range, and turns them off Thursday your CD collection into the system and you can leave your the fancy stuff (the Ultimate Package) and you're looking at when another vehicle approaches), and the Forward Sensing iPod at home. You can browse through the collection via almost $45,000 ~ in line for a luxury sedan with plenty of 6 p.m. Tuesday System that uses four hidden sensors that can tell you how voice command or the touch screen and the album art will toys. Enough to make you forget about the early-bird special. Thursday Real Estate Display close you are to other objects while trying to park; appear on the screen while it plays. Like your mp3 player, you Dave Menard is senior editor of Avanti NewsFeatirres and 3 p.m. Monday can create custom playlists, and you can also upload pictures OK, the toys are fun, but how does the MKS do on the an auto critic for allopinionsallthetime.com. Write to him at to display on your screen. The system also includes a rear road? Available as front-wheel or all-wheel driye, the MKS is [email protected]. Distributed by Fracassa News Group. back-up camera. equipped with a standard 3.7-liter 24-valve V6 that puts out View the Observer & @2009, Fracassa Communications. The navigation system home screen is nicely done. The 273 horsepower .and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. It doesn't require Eccentric Automotive standard view shows the map on the left-hand side of the premium fuel, but using premium will get you a bit more 2009 Lincoln MKS Classifieds on the web: screen, while the right side shows audio information. You power (275 horsepower and 276 lb.-ft. of torque). Whether Vehicle class: Luxury sedan. can, of course, make either side the full-screen view. The that slight boost is worth the added expense of premium fuel Power: 3.7-liter 24-valve 6-cylinder engine. """ .-•••--•*-*--« system also includes a six-month subscription to Sirius Travel is up to you, but it's nice to know you can save a few pennies Mileaqe: 16 city / 23 highway. Link. This feature gives you up to date information about gas at the pump and still get out the gate quickly. Mileage is rated Where built: Chicago. prices (a roller coaster, from $1.49 to $4.25 per gallon in at 16 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway for the AWD and Base price: $39,105 recent months), weather forecasts, sports scores and real- 17/24 for the FWD ~ not bad for a car of its size. Price as tested: $45,570 OEOS635234

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