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BY JACK GLADDEN Memo STAFF WRITER Army Sgt. Zachary Parinello, son of Jack and Debbie Parinello of Canton, was seriously wounded in The holiday season is Afghanistan on Wednesday, Nov. 24, here and so is the one day before Thanksgiving and two Plymouth-Canton days after his one-year wedding Observer Cheer Club. anniversary with his wife, Sylvia. Please join us by bring- He's recovering in a military hospi- ing donations of new toys tal in Germany and has been taken and canned or boxed off the critical list, according to his food to our office at 794 mother. S. Main in Plymouth, dur- TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Two other members of his unit ing business hours, 8:30 Canton resident George Faris braved the crowds and did a little shopping at Wal-Mart, where he said he found a great deal on a Sport Tracker ATV power wheel. were killed in the incident when an a.m. to 5:30 p.m. improvised explosive Monday Friday. device detonated The items will be col- near their location. lected until Friday, Dec. The troops were 10, when we'll turn attacked near the them over to the good Holiday shoppers hit stores town of TJeh Rawod, folks at the Plymouth 250 miles.. r'hwest Salvation Army. They'll BY HEATHER NEEDHAM with headquarters in Pontiac, has 41 O & D Bush Jewelers in Plymouth of Kabul, where the distribute the dona- STAFF WRITER stores in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. reported steady traffic over military has clashed tions to needy people in Thanksgiving weekend. repeatedly with Electronics proved to be the hottest Parinello Plymouth, Canton, Shoppers in Plymouth and Canton go-to items for customers, especially "We did extremely well all day Taliban militants, Northvilie and turned to shopping last weekend as a high-definition televisions. Saturday," said owner Don Bush. As for accor<|ing to a state- Belleville. means of helping to burn off "The plasma models are moving more sales predictions, he said, "I'm hoping ment released by the Army. When you bring your Thanksgiving calories and excess funds and more," Karano said. they'll be better than last year." "He was in critical condition and in donations to the office, in their bank accounts. ABC Warehouse moved to its present Rings are selling better this year, and intensive care until Monday morn- we'll ask you to leave Michigan Retailer magazine reported location, with more square footage, Bush's also saw an increase in special ing," Debbie Parinello said Tuesday. your name and home- that 41 percent of Michigan retailers saw about a year ago. Karano said he believes orders. Bush's will remain open seven "He's out of intensive care now and town, so we can recog- increased sales compared to 2003's the new location has helped boost sales days weekly until Christmas. everything looks good at this point." nize your generosity in Thanksgiving weekend, with 64 percent since there is more showroom space. Some placcs, including Dearborn "Good," of course, is a relative term. the paper. Of course, of businesses predicting increased sales Experienced salespeople make the dif- Music in Canton, reported relatively flat Zacliary, 23, suffered a head injur)' you're perfectly able to through January. ference at ABC Warehouse, according to holiday sales Thanksgiving weekend that has resulted in short-term mem- remain anonymous if you ABC Warehouse on Ford Road in Karano, adding that both Fretter and compared to 2003. Michigan Retailer ory loss, a laceration on the spleen, prefer. Canton was one retailer reporting boom- Highland Appliance, which both closed reported that 19 percent of Michigan and a gash on his face that extended For more information, ing sales. years ago, are listed as previous employ- retailers had flat sales on Thanksgiving to behind his ear. give us a call at (734) "In ojir case as a company, we did more ers of some staff members. weekend. "He's got staples in the back of his 459-2700. Happy holi- sales this year than last year," said Jay "Between 5-6 of us, there is 175 years head," Debbie said. "It's a miracle that days, and please keep Karano, store manager. ABC Warehouse, of experience," Karano said. PLEASE SEE SHOPPERS, A7 he's even alive." bur Cheer Club in She's said she's still not sure of all mind! the details of the incident. "He doesn't remember much," she ' Lunch with Santa said. "There was an explosion. He was in a vehicle." ~ Santa won't need his Despite his serious injuries, reindeer when he vis- Getting a grip Zachary was concerned about his its the Roman Forum family immediately after the inci- on Saturday, Dec. 11. dent. He will be arriving by Invention makes trip to market easier "When he got to a field hospital," helicopter instead at Debbie said, "he started fussing for a Jhe restaurant's annu- BY JACK GLADDEN trated. And then it hit me like "I wrote it out on paper and telephone. He was lying there bleed- al lunch with Santa STAFF WRITER a ton of bricks." designed it," he said. "Then I ing and being stitched up, but he event. What hit him was an idea. took it to someone who does worried about us hearing from the *• For $7, the Forum is If Canton resident Dan Why wrestle with all those plas- sewing in the basement and military before we heard from him." Offering all the pizza you Carter tells you to "bag it" or tic grocery bags from checkout she made a prototype." Someone found him a telephone pan eat, plus salad and to "get a grip on it," he's not counter to the car to. the kitchen He now has a manufacturer and Zachary made the calls. soft drinks.'Kids will get being unfriendly. when you could handle them for his product, a company - "I missed the phone call," Debbie Ihe chance to talk and He's just trying to be help- with one hand - or maybe two. Wrap and Grab Products - said. "But he got through to his wife lake one photo with ful. And he hopes to make a His idea was for a simple and a Web site, in Hawaii and she called us." Santa. Each additional couple ofbucks in the process. gadget - a nylon grip, sort of www.wrapandgrab.com, She said she and Sylvia are still try- photo is $1. "About a year and a half like a suitcase handle, that where his product, the ing to work on travel arrangements - The restaurant is locat- ago, I was having a bad day," could attach to the handles on Comfort Grip, can be ordered TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER so they can visit Zachary. ed at 41601 Ford Road. he said. "We'd been to the gro-* the plastic bags and allow online. Dan Carter demonstrates his inven- "Due to the holiday, we've had diffi- Santa is set to arrive at eery store and there were bags people to carry as many as five tion, which allows users to carry |0:45 a.m., and will be all over the place. I was frus- bags in one hand. PLEASE SEE INVENTION, A7 several grocery bags with one hand. PLEASE SEE SOLDIER, A4 there until 2 p.m. New law allows township to contract for police, fire services Coming Sunday in your Canton Observer "1 Redfordman starts I< BY JACK GLADDEN allowed cities to provide contractual services, are looking at ways to combine services, support group to help 1 STAFF WRITER the law did not allow townships to do that." Santomauro said law enforcement and fire He said that with the way growth is occur- departments have been doing that for years. those with medical A bill to allow townships the option of ring in southeast Michigan, townships may "Our fire service mutual aid pact has been condition that affects contracting out their police and fire services actually be in a better position to offer con- in place for 40 years," he said. "We have a every aspect of their Jo other communities was signed into law by tractual services than some cities. number of partnerships in law enforcement." lives. In Sunday's Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Tuesday. "You can't look at townships the way we Canton already is a member of several Health section. i The bill, which was introduced by state Rep. would have 35 or 40 years ago," he said. consortiums with other communities, such Phil LaJoy, R-Canton, was enthusiastically "The inclination for a township to become a as the unified narcotics, auto theft and endorsed by Canton Public Safety Director city is pretty nonexistent anymore." major crime team. John Santomauro, who testified in favor of the LaJoy said he was pleased that his bill has "The future is going to lend itself to law bill while it was being reviewed in Lansing. now been signed by the governor. enforcement doing business differently than Apartments F8 Jobs F9 "I approached Phil about this issue some "A township deserves the same chance to we do it today," Santomauro said. "One rea- At Home 81 Movie Guide E6 feme ago and he took the lead in drafting the be competitive and better utilize its police son is the economic situation. The other is Automotive G4 Obituaries C9 legislation and making sure it was pushed and fire services (as does a city)," he said. "I the .development of technology. You're going Classified Index F6 Real Estate Ft through," Santomauro said. am pleased this bill is now law in Michigan." to see the formation of more consortiums Crossword Puzzle F7 Sports CI For The Record A5 Taste % "The simple reasoning is that while state law While more and more local governments and the providing of contractual services." F

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WINTER LUNCHEON Good Man, Charlie Brown will for II a.m. and 4:30 p.m. be held on Jan. 5 and 6 in the Saturday, Dec. 4 and 2 p.m. Schoolhouse Montessori of DuBois Theatre at Canton Sunday, Dec. 5 at Salem High Canton will be hosting its. High School from 3-6 p.m. School auditorium. Admission annual Winter Program and There will be an audition is $20 for adults, $10 for chil- International Luncheon on workshop held at the same dren. Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. location on Dec. 15 where The Sugar Plum Tea follows at Discovery Middle School in those interested cari learn the the 11 a.m. Saturday perform- room 305. The program will music and learn audition tips. ance and the 2 p.m. Sunday feature a children's perform- If you can't make the work- performance. Tickets for the ance and is followed by an shop, contact Mrs. Henry at tea are $5. luncheon where families will Canton High School beginning For tickets, season subscrip- share traditional family recipes Dec. 15. She will provide audi- tions ot more information, call representing their country of tion packets. the symphony office at (734) origin. 451-2112. The school, which opened in STUDENT LEADERS 2001, provides early childhood CRAFT FAIR education. More than 130 fam- Two students from Canton ilies attend the school, repre- are serving as leaders for Hope Tri-.City Christian in Canton senting cultures from five dif- College student organizations will hold its annual Holiday ferent continents. this academic year. Craft Fair on Dec. 4. More Discovery is located at 6215 Lacey Gaubatz, a senior at than 75 crafters will be selling Canton Center Road. For more Hope, helps operate WTHS, their wares. Refreshments and information call (734) 416- the college's radio station. And a bake sale will also be high- 1849. Ryan Jackson, a junior, is a lights. member of the school's TH-City is located at 3855 TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER CLASSIC FAIRY TALE lacrosse club. Sheldon Rd., just north of Hope College is located in Michigan Ave. There is a $1 Rodgers and Hammerstein's Holland, Mi. admission. For more informa- 'Tis the season Cinderella is playing the tion, call (734) 397-0819. Canton Chamber.of Commerce receptionist Janet Walsh (ieft) hands a box of candy canes to member Brenda Village Theater at Cherry Hill PHOTOS WITH SANTA Pollock of Needle Graphics after she sat on Santa's lap at the chamber's monthly luncheon on Wednesday. In beginning tonight, and run- USED SPORTING GOODS addition to Santa passing out candy canes, members also donated toys for the Goodfeiiows at the luncheon, ning through Sunday. The big man in the red suit which featured entertainment by the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Madrigal Singers. The presentation from the will be visiting RE/MAX Canton Leisure Services will Canton Youth Theater features Crossroads on Saturday, Dec. 4 sponsor its annual used sports artistic sets, beautiful cos- from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., equipment sale on Dec. 4 at For more information, call just one of the ways that we PLAYERS' PRODUCTION tumes and magical transfor- and will be available for photo- the Canton Softball Center's (734) 394-5460, or go online can say thank you by giving mations. It is geared for audi- graphs. Refreshments will also Diamonds restaurant. The to www.cantonband.com. back to our community," Noel The Plymouth Uptown ; ences of all ages. be served. public is invited to bring in Bittinger said. "This is our way Players at the Plymouth • It runs at 7 p.m. tonight and The office is located at 7277 gently used equipment and sell SCHOLARSHIP FUND of paving the way for a Community Arts Council pres- • Friday; at 1 p.m. on Saturday; N. Lilley Road, at the corner of it. Employees staff the sale, so stronger, happier future for ent "The Trial of Goldilocks," a ' and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Warren Road. there is no need to be present The Lee and Noel Bittinger the next generation." one-act fairy tale fantasy in Tickets for the show are $10. at the sale. Team at RE/MAX is offering For more information, con- verse by Joseph Robinette. For more information, call NUTCRACKER BALLET If you wish to sell items, . three scholarships, each in the tact the team at (734) 459- Performances are at 7 p.m. the theater box office at (734) bring them in on Dec. 3 from 4 amount of $1,000, for local 1010, or email Bittinger at on Dec. 3; 2 and 7 p.m. on Dec.' 394-5460. The Plymouth Symphony p.m. to 7 p.m. to be priced and high school seniors that are noelbittinger@ remax.net. 4; and 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Orchestra joins with the tagged for the sale. You set the planning to attend a college or Plymouth Community Arts THEATER AUDITIONS Plymouth-Canton Ballet price. Canton Leisure Services university in the fall of2005. SENIOR HOLIDAY PARTY Council, located at 774 N. Company for its traditional will keep 15 percent of the To apply for the scholarship, Sheldon Road in Plymouth. Auditions for the DuBois presentation of Tchaikovsky's profits from all items sold dur- entrants must submit a short The Plymouth AM Rotary Tickets, priped at $5, are avail-' Theatre production of the Nutcracker Ballet. ing the sale. essay (not to exceed three Club will hold its annual senior able by caUijig (734) 416-4278. - Broadway musical You're a Performances are scheduled The sale will run from 9 a.m. pages, double-spaced with a 12 Christmas party on Sunday, to 1 p.m. pt. font) that address the fol- Dec. 12 at the Plymouth MAKE ITrtAKE IT PARTY For more information, call lowing question: Describe how Cultural Center, located at 525 ) (734) 394-5460. someone in your life has influ- Farmer in Plymouth. Kids ages 5 and older can enced you in a positive way The evening will include make a special gift for holiday SLEIGH BELLS and changed your life? dinner and entertainment by giving Dec. 11 at the Plymouth " mskver All submissions must The Sure Foundation from Community Arts Council. WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD The Canton Concert Band include name, address and Ontario, Canada. The East Class is from 10 a.m-2 p.m., so; HOMETOWNLIFE.COM will present its holiday concert, phone number of entrant, high Middle School 8th grade cho- bring a lunch and be ready with ; A Sleigh-Ride Celebration, on school they attend, and college rus and harpist Nadia Marks create wonderful art and play ' Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. or university they plan to will also perform. some games during this fun- HOW TO REACH US at the Village Theater at attend in the fall. All submis- Tickets for the event are filled day. Participants will even • Susan Rosiek Keely Schramm Cherry Hill, located at 50400 sions must be received by Dec. available through Dec. 7. They make the wrapping and have it Executive Editor Filter Editor Cherry Hill Road. The band 31,2004. They should be sent are only 200 tickets available all decorated to take home. (734) 953-2100 (734) 953-2105 will be playing an evening of to The Bittinger Team, 43435 and will be sold on a first- The cost is $40 for PCAC members, $45 for non-mem- [email protected] [email protected] classic holiday favorites. Joy Road, Canton, MI 48187. come, first-serve basis. Tickets for the event are $8, "The Plymouth/Canton To obtain tickets, which are bers. Class size is limited. To and are available at the community has supported us free of charge, contact the register or for more informa- Hugh Gallagher Frank Cibor Summit, located at 46000 for over 20 years. The TonqUish Creek Manor office tion, call the Arts Council at Managing Editor •Retail Sales Manager Summit Parkway. Bittinger Team Scholarship is at (734) 455-3670. (734) 416-4278. (734) 953-2149 (734) 953-2177 [email protected] [email protected] V

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@ THE LIBRARY Taking advantage of a baby boom DID YOU KNOW? American Saga - David Dary • The mouse won the New Children's Books Plymouth boutique Storybook Election! Come to • The Cat Ate My Gymsuit - , th$ Children's Library on Paula Danziger satisfies demand Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. • An Orange for Frankie - to 1 p.m. and meet the mouse Patricia Polacco for unique from If You Give a Mouse a • Prince Across The Water - Cookie. Jane Yolen & Robert J. Harris ! newborn market • Join in a celebration of • Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe Christmas, Hanukkah and - Marianna Mayer Kwanzaa on Thursday, Dec. 9, BY BRAD KADRICH at 7 p.m. in the library's New Children's Non-Fiction ' STAFF WRITER Community Room. This adult Books program presents the history, • Botulism - Maxine When Kelly Karadsheh was dishes and traditions of these Rosaler pregnant with her second winter holidays. Call (734) • How To Draw Graphic child, she did what all moms- 397-0999 to register. Novels - Victor M. Davila to-be do: She went shopping. • The evening book discus- • Let's Make Cookies - Mary ; In stores from here to Flint, sion group is reading The Hill she had a difficult time find- Secret Life of Bees by Sue • A World-Class Judo ing more than bedding and Monk Kidd. Plan to attend the Champion - Paul Mason basic baby needs. So, after discussion on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. being a stay-at-home mom for For a list of future book dis- New Children's Picture more than five years, it cussion titles visit www.can- Books seemed natural to Karadsheh, tonpl.org/info/bkdiscus.html. • A Small Christmas - Wong who had built a word-of- Herbert Yee niouth reputation as a decora- WEB WATCH • Under My Hood I Have a tor by designing her son's Hat - Karla Kuskin room, that she'd open a baby • www.umm.edu/mental- boutique. PHOTOS BY SILL BRESLEf? | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER health/holiday.htm New Teen Books And just like that, Mia Bella Kelly Karadsheh recently moved her Mia Bella baby boutique into new, larger quarters on Ann Arbor Trail. Do you get the holiday • Journeys to the Twilight was born. And, like most blues? Learn the symptoms Zone - Carol Serling babies, this one grew quickly and tips for surviving this time • Kill Me Kiss Me. Vol 4 - in its first year, forcing of year. Lee Young You Karadsheh and her mother, • • Pita-Ten. Vol 6- Koge- Rosalie Whyman, to move the www.ntia.doc.gov/reports/anol Donbo boutique into bigger digs. Read the sixth report by the • True Confessions of a Now business is booming at U.S. Department of Commerce Heartless Girl - Martha Mia Bella's new location on examining the use of comput- Brooks Ann Arbor "frail. ers, the Internet, and other "There wasn't anyplace in information technology tools. New Videos and DVDs Plymouth where new moms • • The Clearing could come," said Karadsheh, http://collections.ic.gc.ca/pota B Harry Potter and the a hairdresser by trade before to Prisoner ofAzkaban getting into the retail busi- @Work Everything you want to • Aladdin ness. "A lot of our stuff is one- know about the potato. • The Wiggles: Whoo Hoo! of-a-kind. Our products aren't Business: Mia Bella Baby Wiggly Gremlins! mass-produced. This is some- Boutique NEW MATERIALS LIST place you can come to find Address: 853 Ann Arbor Trail HOT TOPIC OF THE WEEK something unique." Owners: Kelly Karadsheh New Adult Fiction Books When the store first opened Principal products: Baby • Here Beneath Low-Flying Mark Twain was born this in November 2003, it occu- and maternity items. Planes - Merrill Feitell week. Visit pied some 800 square feet and • Remember - Karen www.cantonpl.org/specialc/mt specialized mostly in things Kingsbury wain.html to see the library's like bedding and Christening This Black Shark pedal cart's propeller turns using pedals. It's one of the Better, though, is the rela- • The Windmill - Stephanie collection on Mark Twain: his dresses and items for new- items featured at Mia Bella in downtown Plymouth. tionship the two develop with Gertler books, biographies, videos borns. The store also carries customers, many of whom are • Yo Yo Love - Daaimah S. based on his works, and things like strollers, dresses, mom, but she's always loved care of. Customer service is new moms or new grand- Poole Twain-related Web sites. books and baby brushes. sewing and has been doing it "the most important thing" to mothers shopping for their As word spread, Karadsheh since she was 3. the two women. babies. New Adult Non-Fiction § The Library is compiled by Christie and Whyman expanded into After the birth of her second "We do a lot of custom work "We have a mom's perspec- Books Ekern, marketing and communica- maternity clothes and other child, she stayed home. After here," Karadsheh said. "We tive and a grandma's perspec- • The Billboard Book of Top tions manager of the Canton Public unique items. decorating her son's room, work with every level of cus- tive," Karadsheh said. "We 40 Hits - Joel Whitburn Library. The library is located at 1200 "When we opened, we were Karadsheh noticed people tomer here. They all get treat- have two great perspectives • Genghis Khan and S. Canton Center. For more informa- mostly bedding and newborn taking note of her skill and ed the same." coming into a mom-and-baby Mongol Rule - George Lane tion about library programs and serv- stuff," Karadsheh said. asking her to do rooms in While Karadsheh does store." • He-Motions: Even Strong ices, call (734) 397-0999 or visit "Business exploded, arid we their homes. much of the sewing, Whyman Men Struggle - T.D. Jakes www.cantonpl.org. had such an overwhelming "It just spread by word-of- adds her personal touch to [email protected] | (734) 459-2700 • The Oregon Trail: An demand for maternity clothes. mouth," Karadsheh said. "I murals she paints. The two We just didn't have the space." had a base already before we women complement each They've got the space now, opened the store." other in many ways. Participants Needed for Influenza Vaccine Research Study and Karadsheh is enjoying Now that it's open, "My mom balances me," using it. She had a hair salon Karadsheh and Whyman Karadsheh said. 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SOLDIER 'He was in critical condition and in intensive care un||i FROM PAGE A1 Spreading 'Glory' culty trying to make travel He's out of arrangements," she said. "We're still working on that with dif- intensive care now and Church production ferent organizations." Zachary, who grew up in everything looks good at this seeks 'relevant' Redford and graduated from Thurston High School in 1999, message joined the Army shortly after graduation. Debbie Parinello BY BRAD KADRICH "He had just re-enlisted last mother of wounded soldier - STAFF'WRITER November," Debbie said. He was assigned to the U.S. Expecting thousands of people Army 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry care of my son. Also,special.... to,witn^$,theirannual "Glory of Regiment, 25th Infantry thanks to those wjio are trying Christmas" performances, the Division, C Company based out to get us with him. We long to folks atNorthRjdge Church of Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. hold him. were hoping*© come up with a He had served in Kosovo in "My husband, Jack, and I. : production that, was relevant 2002 and in Iraq last year. He send our prayers with and thought-provoking and came home in September 2003 Zachary's comradgswho didn't could provide the kind of holiday and he and Sylvia were mar- make it. Also to the troops who fireworks they're used to giving. ried in November 2003. He are still there in both Iraq and In "A Change of Heart," they was sent to Afghanistan in Afghanistan. We love you all believe they've come up with September of this year. and pray for you gpd your fam- just siich ^production. Debbie Parinello issued a ilies every day. "A Change of Heart" is adapt- statement on Tuesday, in which "Thank you, God, for our ed from an idea, from a member she wrote: miracle." of the church and is written by a "Thank you to all the doctors NotQiRidgescript-writing and nurses who have taken [email protected] (734) 459-2700 team. Hie production follows one man through a mid-life cri- sis as he struggled with the pri- orities in his life and comes to CANTON CINEMA grip with the long-term conse- TAX quences of his life choices. NorthRidge Church's holiday production, 'Glory of Christmas - A Change of Heart/ hits the stage Friday night, with Ford Rd 1Mile W. of I-275I "This is ah original script... organizers promising the production will be bigger and better. $5.75 Kids atl shews drawn from life experiences of $7.25 Students & Late Show Fri & Sat PROBLEMS? people within the congregation," production drew some 24,000 working from the parking lot 86.2S DAILY Matinees til 6pm | QNo Passes said Steve Childerston, people over the two weekends. to the stage to put on the show. HITTING THE STAGE Unlimited Free Drink & .25$ Corn Refills We settle any tax, NorthRidge's drama director. "We NorthRidge has become "We're very comfortable, the believe it's relevant to the life situ- What: "Glory of Christmas A AU>STADIUM SSATfNG I DIGITAL STEREO any year known for its audio and video last dress rehearsal was ations of many people in our cul- capabilities - church officials (Monday), and it's going well," Change of Heart" | IfOuf Christmas ture. The message will be some- have traveled to New York and Powell said. "We have a lot of Where: NorthRidge Church, cor- tiling everyone can relate to." made a moving video after the new elements, video segments ner N. Territorial and Ridge "A Change of Heart" hits the 9/11 terrorist attacks - and for to help with the scenes, and we When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. Purchase MovlsGift Csfds Recsivg on a FMG card punch stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with doing things bigger and better. have a lot of surprises. It's just 10; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. $5.00 you buy in additional performances at 1 Roxanne Powell, the church's going to be a show-stopper." 11:3 p.m. Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. Gift Cards and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and a 3 director of programming and While many observers would Tickets: $12.75 and $14.75: available p.m. matinee Sunday. The same production, promises more of expect something smaller in 12/03-12/87 through Star Tickets Plus at 1-800- TITLES & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE performance schedule is repeat- the same this year, though she scale from a church, ed Friday-Sunday, Dec. 10-12. declined to spoil the surprise NorthRidge officials think their 585-3737 or at Star Tickets-Pius. No 11:16,12:00, 2:40, 3:30, 6:05, 7:00. 9:30 It's the latest in what has by revealing new elements of philosophy is the right one; children under 4 years old. FRI/SAT LS 10:20 become a popular, massive this year's production. It's 'We believe there's always anoth- For more information see E'R) 12:45, 3:00, 5:?5, 7:30, production every holiday sea- \ bound to be big though — it's er way of communicating Christ's NorthRidge Church's Web site at 9:45 FRI/SAT LS 12:00 son at the church. Last year's taking some 900 volunteers message with excellence," Brad AFTER THE SUNSET (PG-13) www.NorthRidgeChurch.com or Powell says ofhis church's 1 r.0. 5:10.9: i5 FRI/SAT LS S 1:20 call (734) 414-7777. SHALL WE SAUCE {PG-13) Broadway-esque production. "The 11:10, 3:10, 7:10 THE INCREDiBUS iPG}tPK reason Toronto and Broadway are 11:20,18:80, 1:50, 8:40,4:30, 5:00 Find your successful is they do their entertain- 6:45. 7:20, 9:10,9:40 ment with unbelievable excellence. FRI/SAT LS 11:30,12:00 BARNETT favorite S EooSing and Siding Inc. S "Excellence inspires people," he Change of Heart" does exactly that" FreesmaH Nachos added. 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FOR THE RECORD Program helps parents monitor kids' computers DEATHS house when the fire started but BY JACK GLADDEN tionable words on their com- Once the CD is inserted into managed to escape before the fire STAFF WRITER puter's hard drive then delete the computer, it automatically A units arrived. them if they choose, or leave begins to search the hard drive Alice Aldrich, 88, died Nov. 22. The cause of the fire is still under Years ago there was a public them alone and move on to the for images or text that relate to Charles (Gene) t. Amyx, 68, of investigation. service announcement that next one. drugs, alcohol, violence, Birmingham, died Nov. 28. went something like "It's 11 "This software is an excellent pornography or anything that B Radio stolen o'clock. Do you know where tool for parents to help keep might indicate a child predator. 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All Nancy Spencer wanted was a submarine sandwich and some chips from the Tabby's inside the Plymouth Super Center on Ann Arbor Road. What she got was a bird's eye view of what could have been a horrific accident. r It happened shortly after 5 p.m, Sunday when Spencer, and the employees and other customers in the center, were stunned to see a 1994 Plymouth Sundance come ^ Nobody was injured when two 450-pound windows were smashed by this crashing through the front car, which crashed through the Plymouth Super Center on Ann Arbor Road windows, shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday. "We heard thfe absolutely horrible screeching of tires and damage was-done to the store- Those windows, according gunning of an engine," said — front. Plymouth Police ticketed to Plymouth Super Center vice Spencer, who stopped at the the driver for violating a president Drew Wolford, center with her husband, John. license restriction. weighed about 450 pounds "I turned around_and saw a car According to reports, the apiece. driving directly into the front driverof the car was pulling "That's 900 pounds of bro- plate glass window of the store, into the center, and his foot ken glass.... It's lucky no one right into the chip display. slipped off the brake. When was under that," Wolford said. Thank God I wasn't a couple of he went to reapply the brake, "Fortunately, the car got hung TOM HAWLcY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER minutes fester or I'd have been he accidentally hit the gas up with the front wheels off standing right there." pedal and crashed through the floor. If they hadn't, the car Mary Maher said being chosen by ABC's 'Extreme Makeover' has revamped her look and her life. No one was injured in the the windows at the front of would have crashed right accident, although significant the center. through the whole store." Livonia teacher finds self •CI |{ D{{ j jan's Largest Ceramic & Stone Superstore! on TV's 'Extreme Makeover'

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Look for any number of outlets for the Toys for Tots campaign. Many of you already helped WMGC- 1 rrn nl.rrto rinV AM f-Vfi 'Ui'V FM (105.1) in this regard, contributing some 2,000 toys and more than $1,500 in cash at its annual campaign kickoff show at Compass Cafe last week. The Canton Goodfellows, which have been active in the community since the 1950s, are also looking for dona- tions. According to Goodfellows President Nancy Spencer, there are record numbers of local families who need help this holiday season. The group's annual newspaper sale is this Saturday. Look for their volunteers standing in commercial drive- LETTERS ways around town. Can't afford to donate money or buy toys to give away? to return the man who unjustly attacked That's OK, because there are other ways to help. The Should've been sooner a country not at war with us. There were School boards cheat Plymouth Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign I think Patrick Olson should have done no weapons of mass destruction. There Citizens turning out for general elec- kicked off last week, too, and coordinator Kelly this earlier ("Project puts libraries in K-5 was no connection to al Qaeda who real- tions are entitled to the complete ballot. Zmudzynski still has plenty of openings for bell ringers. classrooms," Nov. 4), because kids would ly attacked us. There is no healing to be School boards cheat by withholding You can sign up for an hour or a day, with a variety of have had an easier time doing quizzes had here. issues for more favorable forums. They locations that are sure to be convenient. And it won't cost and tests. Plus if he did it earlier it just If the "religious" church-goers can be insist on separate elections because these you a dime. wouldn't be in the Plymouth/Canton so easily sold a bill of goods, then they voters likely have special interests in the Don't know much about the Salvation Army? Check school district. It would be in Novi, are not as religious as they claim to be. results. with local churches, all of which run some form of holiday Dearborn, and maybe even Livonia. That Never before have we been so ashamed General elections represent 11 times campaign that depends on volunteer help or charitable is why I think Mr. Olson should have to be Americans or church-goers our- more citizens than school elections, but selves. What happened to the doctrine of donations. done this a lot earlier. Olson didn't have combining elections will occur only peace taught by Christ? Our nation is when school boards no longer win. An Want one more idea? We'll plug our own effort: The to do it, someone else could have done it guilty of unspeakable sin and guilt and aroused majority voting at their polling Plymouth/Canton Observer Cheer Club. We're collecting a lot earlier instead. Thanks anyway, Mr. Olson. has the responsibility of hundreds of events can defeat every proposition — canned goods, non-perishable food items, toys or clothing thousands of deaths and mutilations on Joseph Zabawski good and bad. through the end of next week. We'll take what we collect our hands today by virtue of returning Canton Defeated propositions tend to re- — and over the years, you have been more than generous President Bush to office. appear with a few changes until they are — and add it to the Salvation Army's program to adopt The Democrats should impede the accepted. families for the holidays. Republican agenda at each and every Hank Borgman This community proves year in and year out it has a The old adage goes money can't buy turn, even through filibuster. In only this Farmington huge heart. If you're looking for ways to help, all you have happiness. It has been interesting and way can the Democrats actually have the to do is look around. irritating at the same time to watch how "moral" upper-hand that the easily the teachers union and school Republicans think they have claimed. negotiators agree on a contract. Mark and Yvonne Reina According to the National Highway Lately, negotiations are lauded as Farmington Traffic Safety Administration, the num- More work needed to ensure going much more smoothly than in the. ber of drunk-driving deaths has past, with both sides leaving satisfied, Socialism destructive decreased by more than 38 percent since thus avoiding a strike. 1982. However, it always seems that the Mr. Barnes1 response (Nov. 18 letter to Further, a recent nationwide poll con- negotiations are too easy. The district the editor) makes it clear that he favors ducted by Data Development Corp. Residents in Wayne and Oakland counties made signif- seems to give away lots of money and the the planned (socialist) economy, govern- shows that virtually all American adults icant strides in 2004 to protect the area's natural splen- union easily agrees. The spending agreed ment production of goods and services, believe designated drivers have been a dors. to does not make sense. When school and government control of the masses. factor in these declines and they believe Examples of improved environmental stewardship revenue is rising at a fixed rate, but the The market economy and limited gov- it's the right thing to do. abound, as more of us come to understand the relation- new contracts guarantee slightly higher ernment, however, is the one arrange- We at Hubert Distributors Inc., dis- ship between what we pour down our home and storm raises than the fixed rate, no wonder ment that can produce a plethora of tributor of Anheuser-Busch products, drains and the water quality of our lakes, rivers and "relationships" are said to be so solid. goods, efficiently made, accomplished in want to say "thank you" to the 122 mil- streams. Our school district is just a small a free society with free men and free lion Americans who have used or been Many parts of the Rouge River are as healthy as they reflection of this financial erosion women, as free workers, free managers, designated drivers. Not only have they have ever been, and now support a healthy ecosystem of process happening across the state. and free owners. helped save lives, they've shown that they fish, mollusks and plant life. Contract spending slightly outstrips tax Mr. Barnes does not make it difficult to care about their friends, family, and our The same is true of the Paint Creek and Clinton River revenue. When each and every district discern and discover his preference for community. Anheuser-Busch and its wholesalers watersheds, as well as our many inland lakes, thanks to gives away a little more than they know the government arrangement where some of the country's denizens receive like my company are working hard to be stepped up efforts to identify and correct failed septic sys- they will take in, the result is a bleak out- entitlements, largesse collected from one part of the solution to drunk driving. tems and reducing the use of fertilizers near waterways. look for school finances. Is the financial hardship my fault for segment of the populace and redistrib- Just like air bags, anti-lock brakes and A painful lesson also was learned about how a tiny bug not spending enough taxes? No. It is due uted to another faction. To suggest, infer, seat belts, let's all make the designated from a faraway land can wreak havoc on a foreign ecosys- to poor future planning and not making or imply that the socialist bastions of driver a standard feature in our car when tem. The emerald ash borer has killed tens of thousands tough negotiating decisions at the time Sweden and Cuba are isles of beauty and we go out with friends this holiday sea- of ash trees, and a number of similar invasive species — they are needed. bounty is ridiculous. Writing that the son, because responsibility matters. most notably the zebra mussel — are causing similar Glenn Kremer mortality rate here, the life expectancy Thomas A. Vefla destruction to the Great Lakes ecosystem. Plymouth there, to convince the educated that Hubert Distributors This is an area where our,state and federal government America has not kept abreast of reality, is Pontiac officials must do more in 2005 to protect this precious Monopolistic media not responsible for more creative discov- natural resource, which literally defines our state. ery, invention, and a plethora of produc- 'fbugher regulations must be adopted to stop the spread Too bad, another independent publish- tion of the consumer good, would go of non-native species in the Great Lakes basin. ing company is being lost to monopolis- good in a Michael Moore flick. And while they are at it, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and tic, controlled-by-a-few mainstream John Kerry and his socialist plans for the state Legislature should be taking the lead on a joint, news media ("Gannett to acquire remaking America, leading us to the par- international effort to restrict diversion of water from the HomeTown Communications Network," ticipation in a one-world order has been Great Lakes. Observer, Nov. 21). shelved for a while. Our sovereignty will There is an old saying that you don't have anything if Such consolidation of information dis- not be ceded to the United Nations under George Bush's leadership. you don't have your health. The same is true for our envi- seminating power obviously is the main We welcome your letters to the editor. Please Plead your case and sell your slave sys- ronment, and it is up to all of us to ensure that health. reason behind this public, like perhaps include your name, address and phone number no other in the world, being so one-sid- tem (socialism) to the uninitiated, the for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 edly informed, often purposely misled, unskilled, the unlearned, the ill- words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and subjected to sneaky molding of opinions informed, the denizen with dark glasses. content. CANTON held by the molders in control. My prose, you write, is irritating. Your Joseph Wira prose, Mr. Barnes, expresses not so sub- Mail: CI Jif4?f*ftn*r Plymouth tlety unknowing submission to the Marxian suggestion that government Letters to the editor Part of Hometown Communications Network™ enterprise is more productive and effi- Canton Observer No healing 794 South Main Kurt Kuban Marty Carry cient than free enterprise and limited Plymouth, Mi 48170 Community Editor Advertising Director Remember the outrage we, as government. Your prose is beyond irritat- Americans, felt when Iraq attacked and ing. The suggestion that we can do better invaded a country that was not at war economically and socially by goose step- Fax: Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill with it. In fact, there was no threat even ping to the government lash and stick is Managing Editor General Manager to be had from little Kuwait. frightening. (734) 459-4224 Yet, when the shoe was put on the Nejl Good bred Susan Rosiek Dick Aginian E-mail: other foot, our "moral" Americans voted Livonia Executive Editor President [email protected] Jack Lessenberry Phil Power QUOTABLE V.P. Editorial Chairman of the Board / "If people have five or 10 acres and have a garden with raccoons and woodchucks eating them out of house and home, ' Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute what are they supposed to do?" ; to the business success of our customers - Elafeje Kirchgatter, Canton treasurer, raising concerns about a proposed ban on hunting activities in the township wfvw.hometowniyie.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, December 2,2004 (C) A9 Archaic distribution laws Hunting ban is just another step hurt consumers, vintners further away from Canton's roots nother firearms deer hunting season development, it is still sad in many ways. ^ came to an end Tuesday. In all likeli- Particularly to those of us who were familiar ou don't have to be a dyed-in-the-wool con- his product here because wine distributors in Ahood, it was the last one ever in Canton. with the town before it became the Upscale servative to recognize that there are far too Michigan couldn't be bothered with stocking At the urging of Public Safety Director community it has become. s ¥many instances of the "nanny state," where wines from such a small winery. So the Healds John Santomauro, the board of trustees My grandmother grew up in neighboring governments presume that they alone know best and Speizer sued. essentially approved the concept of a com- Nankin Township, before it became how to take care of people and that there is no There's little doubt that overturning the restrictive plete hunting ban within the township's lim- Westland and when it, too, was still a farm- real or imagined problem that cannot be over- state laws that now exist in almost half our nation its last week. There are still some details to ing community like.Canton. come by continued and oppressive regulation. would benefit both consumers and small wineries. work through, such as how the ordinance She remembers the Canton of her youth as Examples abound, including that tag on your In all, 11 states have passed laws favoring in-state would pertain to BB guns and paintball guns, a place where her brother, and many others mattress cover that forbids its removal "under wineries and another 13 forbid outright all direct but there was overwhelm- like him, would come to hunt, particularly penalty of law" and state restrictions on processing wine shipment. The Federal Trade Commission ing support on the board to for pheasant, In fact, I've often heard some of (why not "butchering," for Heaven's sake?) venison. found in 2003 that direct shipping and online wine prohibit the discharge of the old-timers say they would fire off two , \ Another example has to do with the spider web sales would "significantly enhance consumer wel- firearms within the town- boxes of shells on a normal day chasing '? of regulations covering the ship- fare." One reason is price; the FTC found that buy- ship. pheasants in Canton's numerous farm fields ping, warehousing and selling ing wine online is cheaper than at local stores. According to and woodlots. of wine, beer and booze. When Another benefit is choice; there are 3,700 wineries Santomauro, having the In my grandmother's lifetime, she saw all s Prohibition (itself a first-class in the U.S., but most of them are too small for tradi- board pass an ordinance the places of her youth change. , t example of failed state nanny- tional wholesalers and distributors to bother with. will essentially do an end The country landscape she remembers is a ^ ism) ended in 1933 with the The Wine Institute, a group arguing for regulation around on the Michigan thing of the past. . change, says only 13 percent of California's 800 H adoption of the 21st Department of Natural She grew up with horses, cows and dirt wineries have distribution in all 50 states. Amendment, many states lost Kurt Resources, which normally roads. It must be tough for those of her gen- (j no time in combining a bow to For example, consider Tantalus, a small ultra- Kuban determines where and eration to see how much things have changed • temperance advocates with a premium winery in Sonoma County, Calif. I met when hunting is allowed. in this area. • grab for state profit by enacting But the process the DNR goes through to Phil Jim Harwood, Tantalus' president, last summer What scares me even more, however, is '!" elaborate regulations on the when I sampled his syrah wine and found it excel- make such determinations is very time-con- how much Canton has changed in just my Power sale of alcohol. lent. "Can I get some?" I asked. "Nope, unless you suming, because the department has to hold lifetime. actually visit the winery in person, in which case public hearings and navigate through all the There is no getting around the fact that the bureaucratic red tape that is state govern- Michigan, it turns out, is one Michigan law allows me to ship you one case." pace of sprawl is quickening. It wasn't that ment. of 11 states that forbid out-of-state wineries from "My output is only 3,500 cases, which is pretty long ago that I used to creep down Denton sending bottles directly to customers. This rule, small," said Harwood, who married a woman Santomauro says Canton doesn't have the Road with a carload of friends on crisp fall ° which restricts consumer choice and protects the from Michigan in 1978 and found his hobby turn- luxury to wait out that process, which he said nights looking for the ghost that supposedly economic turf of members of the Michigan Beer ing into a fully permitted family business in 1989. can take several years. By that time, there resided under a small bridge amongst the ' ,T and Wine Wholesalers Association (the single "Over the years, I've had three distributors in just won't be many places left to hunt, he corn fields. We never did find the ghost, but most powerful lobby in Lansing), is now being Michigan, but all of them found my wines uneco- says. And with the exception of a few larger I'm pretty sure if it were there, it has been •i' challenged at the highest level. Oral arguments nomic to stock. Even a winery with a 50,000-case lots where people own more than five acres, chased away just like the deer and pheasant, h before the U.S. Supreme Court will be held next production is on the borderline. There are plenty of he's right. And now the hunters. Tuesday. people in Michigan who would love to buy my wine, There just isn't much good hunting to be One of Santomauro's main contentions for Advocates for change argue that the but they can't get it because of the law. And there are had in a subdivision, though you would never the need of a hunting ban is that Canton is Constitution, through the Interstate Commerce so many differing laws in the different states; ship- know it by the names that often mark them, very close to being fully developed, and . Clause, gives the federal government — not the ping Wine to Kentucky, for example, is a felony." such as Pheasant Run or Deer Creek. I think points to all the new subdivisions on the 3 states — the right to regulate interstate trade in When asked, advocates for the present system developers name subs based on the last crit- western fringe of town. "One day you've got a :r wine or anything else. Defendants (including like to throw up moralistic rhetoric about "cur- ter they saw chased away by their bulldozers. field out there, the next day you've got a sub- Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, who should tailing underage drinking." Sure. Some kid is Despite the names, however, hunters should division," he said. . .. know better) assert that the 21st Amendment going to go on the Web and pay 40 bucks a bottle probably head elsewhere unless their quarry It is only a matter of time, and probably gives states the right to regulate everything about for an ultra-premium wine? A 2004 study by the is a soccer ball or SUV. not much at that, when Denton and Ridge the sale of alcohol. This argument over states' National Academy of Sciences found that parties, Currently there a few pockets on Canton's roads will look very similar to the way .. rights has been simmering quietly for a long time; friends and strangers are the most likely ways for west side where hunting is still allowed, but Canton Center looks now. At that point, but the rise of the Internet as a shopping medium kids to get booze, a finding that matches the development is quickly encroaching. sprawl will have passed Canton by. Where !. and the increasing numbers of new, boutique experience of most parents. (They don't normally Township officials, understanding the possi- will it end? ^ wineries have brought the issue to a head. get in trouble with premium wines, either.) ble liability of people walking around with Hunting, like farming, is a casualty of this ,'s, The moving forces behind all this are a couple, I admire the Healds (who write a pretty darn good loaded weapons within earshot of back yards process, which some call progress. Even % Ray and Eleanor Heald, who have been writing a wine column) for their professionalism and their and playgrounds, see a need to act quickly on hunters like me must admit that it just isn't column on wine and spirits for the Observer & willingness to take on the nanny state in its lair. I the matter. compatible with modern suburbia. Eccentric Newspapers since 1990. Four years ago, hope the Supremes listen with care next Tuesday. A So they are prepared to trump the DNR, So excuse me for lamenting just one more the Healds heard about the Domaine Alfred win- decision is expected sometime next summer. and enact a law that supersedes the depart- bit of our heritage that will be relegated to a ery in California; they contacted Terry Speizer, ment's jurisdiction. display at the historical museum. the winemaker. They asked if he could send them Phil Power is the chairman of the board of the company When it is finalized, this hunting ban will a bottle of pinot noir to evaluate for their column. that owns this newspaper. He would be pleased to get your mark the turning of yet another page in the Kurt Kuban is the community editor of the Canton No, he replied, because Michigan law won't allow reactions to this column either at (734) 953-2047 or at ppow- township's history. Observer. He can be reached via e-mail at out-of-state wineries to send even one measly [email protected]. Although it was inevitable that this era [email protected] or by phone at (734) 459- bottle into the state. Moreover, he couldn't sell would come to an end because of all the 2700.

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Update lights If you're like many •• homeowners, you string up the same old Christmas lights year after year without ever giving much thought to their condition. Here are five ways to JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER know when it's time to. retire your holiday Dan and Kyle Markey enjoy their Oakland lights: Township home, one of several residences on • Fried and frayed. If this year's Holly Walk. The event benefits the wires are frayed and. Rochester Hills Public Library. discolored, or sparks fly- when you plug them In, trash them and head Comfortable straight to the store for

Do research before shopping for Christmas tree a new batch. You don't" and joyous want to risk a fire. • Big, bulky bulbs. BY JENNA KLOECKNER pea-green color, that's really TREE FACTS We've all used them, but Holly Walk home STAFF WRITER not a good sign." those large bulbs, circa The NCTA rates white Here are tree characteristics from the 1962, are out. With ail For many, it's the time of spruce, Colorado blue spruce National Christmas Tree Association: of the new twinkle furnished with year to endure the brisk and concolor fir as trees that lights available (includ- December air in search of the have good foliage color. White Pine - soft, flexible needles (21/2-5 ing the popular icicle perfect Christmas tree for the inches long), bluish-green in color, good variety), why drag o(it loving cafe holiday season. SMELL THE TREE needle retention, little aroma. Not your old clunkers? By. \ now, the paint on the * Although the type you recommended for heavy ornaments. BY MARY KLEMIC choose - whether a fir or pine Another thing to consider bulbs Is probably STAFF WRITER - depends on personal prefer- when picking out a tree is fra- White Spruce - excellent for ornaments, chipped - not to men- tion those o id-fas hi oned ence, there a few things to grance. If you want a fragrant short, stiff needles (1/2-3/4 inches long with keep in mind when browsing bulbs can get mighty, It was love at first sight, Kyle Markey tree, Garvey said to choose a 1 says. a Christmas tree farm or fir tree, like a Douglas fir, blunt tips), bluish-green to green in color, bad hot. I She and husband Dan wanted the nursery. because it has a "sweet, aroma when needles are crushed, excellent • Burnt-out bulbs. It Oakland Township house as soon as they Frank Rimi, owner of yummy-evergrfeen" smell. If foliage color, good, natural shape. Needle more lights are out thin you prefer a strong pine saw it, the first day it was on the market. Addison Oaks Christmas TVee retention is better than in other spruces. working on your strini. The family has lived in the house for 1- Farm in Rochester, suggests scent, she said Scotch pines of lights, it's time to } 1/2 years. It is a comfortable setting for performing a "freshness test." are a good choice. Fraser Fir - branches turn slightly upward, trade them in for som^ Kyle Markey's various collections and the In other words, put your hand If you don't want any scent, good form and needle-retention, dark blue- new ones. Let's face family's antiques. firmly around a branch of a you'll never replace *- the NCTA suggests white green in color, pfeasant scent, excellent With such elements as 10-foot ceilings, tree and pull it to see how pine and Leyland cypress, individual bulbs. crown moldings and leaded glass doors, many needles fall off. which have very little aroma. shipping characteristics. • All knotted up. it has structural charm as well as charm "If a lot of needles fall off, And if you don't want a bad Colorado Blue Spruce - sharp needles (1-11/2 Many people uncover a from the family's furnishings. the tree is dried out and will scent, white and Colorado knotted mess of lights "You can love your home, we are in probably not last long," Rimi spruces may not be your best inches in length), bluish-gray in color, bad when they search love with our home," Kyle said. said. 'Little or no needles bet. The NCTA says these odor when needles are crushed, good through the boxes of The Victorian residence is one of the should drop." trees have a bad aroma when symmetrica! form, attractive blue foliage, holiday decorations. homes in the area featured on-the 13th According to the National the needles are crushed. Make things easier on annual Holly Walk house tour, Sunday, Christmas TVee Association, Lastly, you might want to good needle retention. yourself, and skip the" Dec. 12, sponsored by the Friends of the balsam firs and Scotch pines choose between a tree with Concolor Fir - small, narrow needles (1-11/2 hassle of unknotting the Rochester Hills Public Library (see relat- have excellent needle reten- soft or hard needles. Garvey inches in length and occur in rows), good clump. Buy new lights, ed item). tion, while white pine, white said white pines and most firs and this year, make sure Built in 1998, the house is a replica of a spruce, Fraser fir, Colorado have the softest needles. foliage color, good needle retention, pleasing to wrap them up neatly residence featured in Traditional Homes blue spruce and concolor fir shape and aroma. for use next year. magazine in 1982. The owners got the have good needle retention. WATER, WATER, WATER Douglas Fir - soft needles (1 -11/2 inches in • Outrageous color/ original plans from a home in Atlanta, Also, Rimi says to lookfor Thought you'd be all the and discovered it was a copy of a house in a tree that's proportionate Once you've picked out your length), dark green to blue green in color, rage with pink and blue Cape May, N.J. and has a good shape. The tree you want to make sure needles radiate in all directions from the • lights? Weil, perhaps It crowns a hilltop, on almost three NCTA says white spruce, you keep it in good condition branch. Needles have a sweet fragrance when this year you'll succumb Fraser fir, Colorado blue to tradition and trade In acres of secluded, wooded property. throughout the holiday season. crushed. Among the wildlife are 36 deer that Kyle spruce and concolor fir all The key to doing that those "unique" hues for feeds. (The deer are so used to the family have a pleasing shape. involves water. Rimi says as Balsam Fir - needles (3/4-11/2 inches in something more that they recognize the Markey car on Linnea Garvey of soon as you get your tree length) last a very long time and has a dark- Christmas-y. the nearby road and follow it up the Plymouth Nursery and home, the trunk should be green appearance. Retains its pleasing driveway, Kyle said.) Garden Center suggests immediately put into luke- HVAC upgrade The Markeys spend a lot of time in checking the tree's branches, warm water. fragrance throughout the Christmas season. The Flintstones their screened-in porch, which is filled by feeling and bending "As soon as the tree is Scotch Pine - needles inch in debuted on TV in with flowers in the summer and looks them, to make sure they severed, the fresh wound October 1960, with Fred out at the beautiful view all year. are strong enough to hold wants to heal," Rimi length) don't fall when they're dry, excellent and Wilma living in a-->; The wallpaper in the breezeway has a ornaments. Garvey said said. "So, if it isn't put needle retention. Bright green,, excellent cave in Bedrock. pattern of birdhouses. From here you can most fir trees have very into water right away, survival rate, great "keep" jmain While a bit "primitive" see Kyle's collection of birdhouses on an sturdy branches. the tree will start to in many ways, this cave outside wall. Within half an hour after According to the seal itself off." fresh throughout the holiday season. had clever upgrades > she first put up the birdhouses, a chick- NCTA, white spruces More specifically, Noble Fir - needles turn upward, exposing that made it OK. And if adee had made a nest in one of them, she and noble firs are the the cut trunk will lower branches, known for its beauty, long your "digs" are a bit ; said. most ornament- form a sap seal, "primitive," too, you 1'; I friendly Christmas which Rimi said "keep" ability. Its stiff branches make it a good might want to do sonte ; 'TIS THE SEASON trees. will lessen the tree for heavy ornaments. upgrading of your om Also, Garvey tree's water Leyland Cypress - dark green-gray in color, If you live in a house: - Almost everywhere you look, the recommends absorption capac- with no ''forced-air"; r;;; Markey residence is decorated for the looking at the ity. If you can't very little aroma, does not produce sap. HVAC, and you wish you: holidays. The family put up the decora- color. get tiie tree in Branches are stout and woody and respond could add it without a tions Nov. 2. "You want to water right very well to trimming, small- medium in size, hassle, now you can - thanks to a new tech-: "Is Christmas your favorite holiday?" make sure it away, Rimi foliage becomes extremely dense. Kyle is asked. has a nice, suggests nology called "high -. 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Organize your winter coats, hats CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS Make your Christmas tree safe • Addison-Oaks Christmas Tree 0014.B Plymouth Nursery and How do i organize things like coats, Protect your wool clothing with Farm, 355 Lake George Road in Garden Center, 9900 Plymouth What would Christmas be Topically these fires are start- hats, gloves, swimming items, and moth treatment. Oakland Township. Open noon to Road, near Plymouth. Open 9 a.m. without the family gathered ed by shorts in the electrical >'• • other things we do not use year Young children will need to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to around the tree to open pres- system of tree lights, candle round? be able to reach their coats eas- ents? flames, or matches and lighters Let's start with a system to ily, so use low hooks and avoid to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 Christmas trees are a symbol ignited near tree limbs. organize winter items. hangers until children are old until Dec. 24, (248)814-0583. p.m. Sunday until Dec. 23, (734) of the holiday and a major Well-watered trees can fend enough to. put their coats on It is impor- • Arend Tree Farms, 3512 Notten 453-5500. focus of seasonal decorating. off a fire. Dry, neglected trees tant that you hangers and hang them in the Not only do they fill your house have the propensity to go up have enough doset. Show them where to put in Chelsea. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rattaiee Lake Tree Farm, 7650 with an inviting pine scent, like a torch. It only takes sec- storage space their hats and mittens when daily, (734) 475-7584. Rattaiee Lake Road in Clarkston. Christmas trees act as a focal onds for a tree fire to spread to they remove them. You can and gathering point for the uncontrollable levels. To pre- and that you • Badger Evergreen Nursery, 100 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday have a system make a game out of organizing family. vent the possibility of fire in that requires their items into the baskets so 20th St. in Battle Creek, Open and Sunday until Dec. 12, (248) When you purchase your your home, play it safe with . low mainte- they will think it is fun to put noon to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 320-2973. Christmas tree from a vendor your tree: nance. Low things in the proper place. Put or cut your own from a tree • Keep the pine tree stand two baskets on the closet floor, 11a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 • Stanczyk Tree Farm, 7355 Fish maintenance farm, heed the important filled with water daily. Domestic one for mittens and one for means dividing p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake Road in Holly, open 10 a.m. advice to keep it well watered. • Inspect electrical lines for 1 Planner hats. Tell your child to toss his items into cate- Sunday until Dec. 20, (269) 217- to 5 p.m, Saturday and Sunday, This will help maintain its shorts or frayed wiring. ; hat into the correct container. fresh fragrance and deep color : • r gories and 6743. (248)634-8102. • Do not use lit candles on Diana training every- Use the same system with through the holiday, as well as your tree - you'rfe asking for one to put summer items as winter cloth- • Blake Orchard & Cider Mill, H Thornhollow Tree Farm, 44387 prevent it from becoming a fire trouble. items back ing. Summer items include 17985 Center Road in Armada. Hull Road in Belleville. Open noon hazard. • Keep open flames, ciga- where they belong; beach, swimming, and picnic Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 According to the U.S. Fire rettes and other fire-inducing Create a place for every item: supplies. Group items by cate- Administration, a department objects away from the tree. Store heavy coats and jackets gory. placing each group in a Dec. 23, (586) 784-5343. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and of the Federal Emergency B Place your tree away from in a closet. Another option is to separate container: B Broadview Christmas Tree Sunday, (734) 699-3709. Management Agency, radiators, heaters or fireplaces mount hooks in a garage or • Put beach balls, goggles, Farm, 4380 Hickory Ridge Road in • Trim Pines Farm, 4357 East Christmas trees account for so it won't dry out as quickly or mud room. Purchase a laundry and blow-up tubes in one con- more than 400 fires annually, catch fire. basket in which to store boots. tainer. Highland. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Baldwin Road in Holly open noon resulting in deaths, injuries • If your tree already shows Everyone will be able to locate • Put pool shoes in a small daily until Dec. 19, (248) 887-8733. to dark Thursday- Friday and 9 and millions of dollars in home signs of dryness, remove it their boots quickly when a damage. basket located in your garage. • Braun's Tree Farm, 796 Warren a.m. to dark Saturday and Sunday from your house. snow storm comes. Keep the • Purchase a plastic or can- basket in a mud room or on a vas handled bag for beach or Road in Ann Arbor. Open 10 a.m. until Dec. 19, (810)694-9958. closet floor. pool items. Keep it packed with to dark, Friday- Sunday until Dec. • Urquhart's Tree Farm, 230 S. Garvey agrees that water is You will need several con- beach towels, suntan lotion, 19, (734)663-2717. Steinbach Road in Dexter. Open 3- integral to a healthy holiday tainers so you can put 'like sunglasses, and a change purse TREES tree. She said you should put items' together. Place gloves, with coins for snacks. • Candy Cane Christmas Tree 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 FROM PAGE B1 your tree in water immediately mittens, hats, scarves and neck • Gather together items Farm, 4780 Seymour Lake Road in a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and after it's cut, and no later than warmers in separate baskets. To needed for a picnic and store Oxford. Sunday, (734) 433-8733. 12 hours. She said if you don't avoid losing gloves, clothespin them together. You will need a making a fresh cut by cutting plan to decorate the tree right mates together as you take small cooler and picnic basket. Open noon to 5 p.m. Monday- 1 Waldock Tree Farm, 3090 off about a quarter inch off the away, it should be kept outside them off and put them in their Fill the picnic basket with the Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dutcher Road in Howell. Open 9 trunk when you are ready to - a good place is the garage - basket. Clip the clothespin onto following items; tablecloth, so it doesn't lose moisture. Saturday and Sunday until Dec. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and put it in water. the rim of the basket when the plastic plates, cups and uten- And once the tree is in water, Make sure to replenish the gloves are in use. Put the bas- sils, napkins, salt and pepper. 20 or until supply is exhausted, Sunday until Dec. 19, (517) 546- keep it there. water so it never goes below kets in a convenient location You will be ready for a picnic at (248) 628-8899. 3890. "To keep a tree healthy for the cut - remember the sap such as the closet floor or a a minute's notice. 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What: A tour of six homes in J Rochester, Rochester Hills and | Oakland Township. The event is . -fj sponsored by the Friends of the ? Rochester Hills Public Library and | benefits the library. | Bringhouse slippers or plan to • i tour in stocking feet. Bags will be provided for shoes and boots. . . I Refreshments will be served at the dairy barn at Van Hoosen.Farm, \ where two exhibits will be on dis- - play. Rest rooms are available at <•' the barn. Door prizes have been donated i PHOTOS BY JOHN STORMZANDI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Dillman & Upton, Parisian, Williams \ Dan and Kyle Markey's home is decorated for the holidays inside and out. The Sonoma, Chez Nous, Hepplewhite& ^ decor, furnishings and various collections are among the attractions of the Sharon's Hallmark, Chapman ? house, featured on the Holiy Walk. House, 22? Bistro, the Friends' Ujp'd f Book Sale Committee and the , Friends' Library Store. • | I WALK When: noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. ' , FROM PAGE B1 The Snowman Room in the Markey home is filled with Kyie Markey's collection of almost 700 snowmen. Tickets: $20, sold in advance only. The open porch and side The table is set for the holi- bird - are arranged on a wall. David Bates, chairman of the To buy tickets by mail, send a self- gazebo are adorned with lights, days, with two large hurricane The laundry room, also on Holly Walk committee. addressed envelope with a check garlands and red ribbons. A lamps in the center, surround- the second floor, is cheery, with The committee spends June, payable to the Friends of the small evergreen with artificial ed by berries and holding red bright pink cabinets. July and August - and some- Rochester Hills Public Library, to snow and pine cones stands on candles in snow-like material. Pink, white and green times September, too - Holly Walk Tickets, Friends' ..Library a table. On a chair is an Each place setting has a dif- striped wallpaper is in the cenr finding residences for the tour, Store,-500 Olde . arrangement of greenery and ferent pattern for the season. ter of the front of each cabinet, he said. Rochester 48307, no later than . birds. Flatware is in small stockings edged with a light green, The 1927 dairy barn at the Saturday, Dec. 4. Inside, a wreath covered with holiday designs in needle- zigzag trim. Van Hoosen Farm will be open Tickets are available at Bordine •• with tiny Santas - which are point. "I had fun with this," Kyle for the Holly Walk, featuring Nursery Garden Store, Dillman & * from Kyle's Santa collection - said. two displays: A Lively Town: Upton True Value Hardware, the hangs on a wall in the foyer. LOWER, UPPER "I'm in here every day." The History of Rochester 1817- Friends' Library Store {at the 1952 and Ride the Rails, a library), Heslop's at the Village o|. LIVING ROOM The lower level features a HOLLY WALK model train exhibit. Rochester Hills, Sharon's Hallmarf full kitchen, a breakfast bar, Refreshments will be served,at at Rochester Hills Plaza and % In a corner of the living and a bath. The design and The Holly Walk benefits the the barn. University Square, and Werner's,- room stands a grandfather's colors of the stained glass win- Local merchants have Hallmark at Adams and SilverbeR clock from 1740. The clock, dow in the bathroom door "We have six outstanding donated door prizes for tour and,at 25 Mile and Dequindre. which still works, has been in match those of the wallpaper homes again this year in visitors. the family for generations. pattern inside. Rochester, Rochester Hills and Information: Call (248) 652-3549^ • Kyle's father was a nationally This grandfather's clock, from 1740, Also on the lower level is a Oakland Ibwnship... all deco-r [email protected] recognized clock collector who has been in the family for genera- sitting area, with sofas and a. rated for the holidays," said (248) 901-2569 owned 250 pieces. One of tions. It still keeps perfect time. large-screen TV. these, a graceful wall clock in And there's another tree, this another room, features a small, display here: serving as orna- one holding family ornaments colorful pattern so delicate it ments covering two ever- that the Markeys' sons, now almost looks as though it had greens, standing along window ages 21 and 18, accumulated been sewn. sills, filling several shelves. while growing up. The fireplace has a stately 'When they leave they will wooden mantel. Two sofas, and TRULY TASTEFUL get the ornaments," Kyle BABY'S FIRST a square coffee table with a said. glass top and wrought-iron In the kitchen, the wallpaper On the second floor, a large CHRISTMAS! base, form a cozy grouping in has a floral pattern. An artist quilt hangs on a landing wall. front of it. painted some of the flowers The quilt was made for the The rooms are inviting onto the ceiling in a nook, Markeys by a friend, Judy A perfect addition to baby's scrapbook! Place your throughout the home, whether extending them from the edge Kellerman, as a housewarming baby's photo in the Observer & Eccentric the furnishings are elegant and of the paper, so they appear to gift. Each block represents a classic - such as the mantel be on vines. prominent woman, including Newspapers for Christmas. 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WAYNE ROAD • WAYNE (4 blks N. of Michigan Ave.) 734-721-1044 Licensed 313-531 -8491 Insured Holiday Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9 am • 9 pm • Tues., Wed., Sat. 9 am • 6 pm Section C - Check out our prep previews Thursday, December 2,2004 WRESTLING Honored as one of the best sports sections in thi BOWLING - Little guy with big heart dies -Id Wright editor (734) 953-2108 Fax (734) 591-7279 ewrightHoe.homecomm.net Don't blink ... or you could miss plenty of 'Cat hoop action G/D BY ED WRIGHT STAFF WRITER Foster honored Air Force sophomore If you blink during a Plymouth High School boys goalie Peter Foster, a basketball game this season, you're liable to miss a native of Canton, was few trips up and down the floor. named the College Under the guidance of first-year coach Tom Van Hockey America's Wagoner, the Wildcats plan on deploying 84 feet of defenseman of the week defensive pressure and an up-tempo offense that last week. It was Foster's pushes the ball up the court at.^elentlepjifce. third such honor of the "We have a youthful team, vMK no seiiiorsjso we'll season. make a lot of mistakes that young teams make," said Foster led the Falcons Van Wagoner, who was the head coach at Dearborn to the title in the 54th Henry Ford annual Rensselaer/HSBC Academy last sea- Holiday Hockey 1 PREP HOOP PREVIEW ' son. "But we have a Tournament by stopping 64 of 66 shots, including lot of good athletes 32 in the championship who can run the game. floor and they go after every loose ball. Our kids go after it iii practice On Friday, Air Force everyday." won its second consecu- tive overtime contest,- Van Wagoner, who will be assisted on the bench defeating Sacred Heart, this season by his cousin, Dave Van Wagoner, said the 3-2, in the tournament Wildcats' preseason scrimmage Tuesday afternoon semifinals. Nineteen of against Garden City and Dearborn Heights the 34 shots Foster Crestwood couldn't have gone better. turned away came on "I thought we played very, very well," he said. "We power-play opportunities. have a well-balanced team with several players who He stopped all but one as can score and defend. We made 10 3-pointers Air Force won in the Tuesday and they came from a number of different game's 73rd minute. players." The senior-less Wildcats will be led this year by a On Saturday, Foster nucleus of players that played a schedule that includ- posted his national-best fourth shutout of the ed junior varsity and varsity competition last season. season by turning aside Leading the way will be 5-10 junior point guard all 32 Rensselaer shots, Brent Jones, who was the quarterback of the including 14 in the final Wildcats football team; 6-4 junior forward Josh period to preserve the Leduc; 5-9 guard Vernon Stewart; and 6-3 sopho- Falcons' one-goal lead. more forward Kulraj Sandhu. Other key contributors will be 6-1 junior forward Foster was named to Jim Wilbur, a standout on the Plymouth soccer team; the all-tournament team and he earned the 6-0 junior guard D.J. Coleman, probably the fastest event's most valuable player on the roster; and 6-1 junior guard Alex • player award. Harvey. First-year players that Van Wagoner will be relying TOM HAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER on heavily are 6-5 freshman center Jake Hager, trans- Equipment sale Plymouth's Jim Wilbur (right) battles Garden City's Brandon Craft for a rebound during the two teams' pre-season scrimmage Tuesday Canton Leisure afternoon in the Plymouth High School gymnasium. Wilbur should be one of the Wildcats' top defensive players this season. Services will be holding a community-wide used sports equipment sale on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Diamonds Restaurant Talented replacements to lead PCA inside the Canton icers Softball Center. Shoppers may purchase gently BY ED WRIGHT over the years." used sports equipment STAFF WRITER Six-foot senior point guard Stephen PREP HOOP PREVIEW Sumner will quarterback the Eagles' for ail ages. More than 33 points a game in scoring offense. As a junior, Sumner scored 7-5 The drop-off of equip- from last season's Plymouth Christian "We have some good players coming points a game, dished out over two ment to be sold will take Academy basketball team walked across back, so we have an opportunity to be assists per contest and shot 75 percent place on Friday, Dec. 3 tourney the stage during graduation ceremonies better this season," Taylor said. "We have from the free-throw line. only from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in June, so you'd think coach Doug a good balance of forwards and guards, "Stephen should be one of the better at Diamonds. CLS will sell BY ED WRIGHT Taylor may be feeling a little blue head- but the question is, can we put it all points guards in the league this season," the items and return a portion of the proceeds STAFF WRITER ing into the upcoming 2004-05 cam- together?" T&ylor said. "He's a very solid, steady paign. The Eagles' leading returner is 6-3 point guard." to the seller between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on bee. . Salem wasn't the host with the But Taylor is actually pretty optimistic forward Aaron Ciborowski, who aver- Senior John Wendt (6-1) will man the 4. For more information, most at the inaugural Salem and for good reason. aged a team-high 14.3 points per game other forward position for the Eagles. call (734) 483-5600. Invitational Hockey Tournament Taylor and his Eagles will no doubt and 11.1 rebounds per contest during the The other front-court starter — at least this past weekend at the Plymouth miss the graduated Daniel Carty (13.1 2003-04 campaign. He shot 45 percent early in the season — will be newcomer Cultural Center, but the Rocks points per game), Ben Baloga (11.2) and from the field and canned 73 percent of Devyn Govan, a 6-2 sophomore. played well despite their third-place Lou THpp (5.9) from last year's 13-8 his free-throw attempts. "John gave us a lot of solid minutes The PCCS Hockey showing. squad that finished third in the "Aaron is one of those kids that goes last season," Taylor said. He's a very good Booster Club will hold a Salem came within an eyelash of Michigan Independent Athletic after every rebound," Taylor said. "He set rebounder and he can run the floor on meeting on Tuesday, Dec. advancing to the championship Conference's Blue Division, but the tal- the school record for most rebounds in a offense. Devyn can really jump and he 14, at 7 p.m. at the game against Utica Eisenhower, but ented trio has capable replacements season last year, which is good consider- Plymouth Cultural Friday night it dropped a dramatic waiting in the wings to soar this season. ing we've had some good players here / PLEASE SEE PCA, 03 Center. Parents of cur- 1-0 contest to Chippewa Valley, the rent players are encour- tourney's eventual champ. aged to attend. For more information, call (734) Following two scoreless opening 254-9234. periods, the Eagles' Brian Munro scored with 6:19 left in the game to MSU Softball clinic spoil a stellar game in net by the Vigilante sparks Whalers' 4-2 victory The Michigan State Rocks' Brandon DeMars. Chippewa University softball team Valley's Kurt Hemmingsen was John Vigilante's goal at 15:40 of the second will be holding its ninth equally spectacular between the period snapped a 2-2 tie and sparked the annual All-Positions - pipes, turning away all of the Rocks' Plymouth Whalers to a 4-2 victory over the Skills Clinic Dec. 27-29 shots. Peterborough Petes in an Ontario Hockey from 9 a.m. to noon each "It was as close of a game as the League game played Saturday night before a day. The camp is open to score would indicate," Salem coach sellout crowd of3,853 at the Compuware players aged 10-18. The Fred Feiler said. "We had our Sports Arena. cost is $120. Call (517) 432-1039; or visit chances and they had their chances, Dan Collins, John Armstrong and John www.msuspartans.com, but they were able to get one in Mitchell also scored for Plymouth (9-11-4-2) then hit the "softball" with about six minutes left to play, with Mitchell and Vigilante adding two assists icon. and we couldn't. Our entire defen- each. Dan Ryder and Greg Williams scored for sive corps played^ great game. It's Peterborough (12-10-3-3), which had a four- hard to point out one player who game winning streak snapped. Soccer honors stood out because they all played Plymouth goalie Ryan Nie continued his Albion College soccer well." stellar play, stopping 38 of 40 shots and was player Ashley Rosaen, a The Rocks' offense exploded for lauded as the game's first star. Nie, who has graduate of Canton High five goals in Saturday's third-place been involved in every Whaler victory this sea- School, received honor- consolation contest, a 5-3 triumph son, leads the OHL with 1,327 minutes played able mention recognition over.Waterford Mott, Chris Wilson in 23 games. He lowered his goals-against recently in the Michigan opened the scoring with a goal off average to 2.31 while raising his save percent- Independent Athletic an assist from Tommy Cooper. John age to .921. Association for her Maurer made it 2-0 at the 5:34 The win vaulted the Whalers into sole pos- efforts this past season mark of the first period when he session of second place in the OHL's West for the Britons. scored off a pass from Adam Division with 24 points, one point ahead of Rosaen played in all 20 Gillikin. Sault Ste. Marie (10-12-3-0). games for the 10-8-2 The resilient Corsairs rebounded Plymouth returns to the ice Friday night Britons and tallied nine to score the game's next three goals, when it hosts Mississauga at 7:30 p.m. at the Plymouth goalie Ryan Nie reaches to make one of his 38 saves in Saturday night's 4-2 victory goals and two assists. two by Ryan McWilliams and one Compuware Sports Arena. The Whalers will over Peterborough. The win moved the Whalers into second place in the Ontario Hockey She also recorded to from Greg Smith. host Kitchener Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. League's Western Division. game-winning goals. 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BY ED WRIGHT will be filled out by junior STAFF WRITER Ryan Schnettler, junior Sam Santilli, senior Nick Poole, The speed at which success- sophomore Adam ful athletic programs are built Fleischmann (Jay's younger is often based on the blue- brother), senior Pete Bonneau prints used by the coaches. and senior John McCue. The blueprints that are Santilli was impressive last being used by Canton coach . season, racking up over 20 ^ Casey Randolph to construct wins. Anchoring the middle" the Chiefs' wrestling team into weights along with Phillips a consistent winner are similar and Webb will be junior to the ones he used at Hudson Konrad Konsitzke, who TOM HAWtEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER exceeded the 30-victory High School, which was a state Plymouth wrestlers Danny Jammoul (top) and Taylor Fox work on pinning com-C plateau last year as a sopho- power and went 34-1 his final binations during Tuesday afternoon's practice. Jammoul is the Wildcats' top more, senior Matt Sweda, jun- year as co-coach. 215-pound grappler while Fox wrestles at 189. ior Marwan Faraj and senior That probably explains why Alex Freitag. Randolph has the Chiefs quickly heading in the right "Konrad is very solid and direction in his third year at will wrestle at 140 and 145 for the helm. us," Randolph said. "I want to Wildcat grapplers Canton finished 11-3 in dual get Matt, Marwan and Alex all meets last season and placed in the line-up if possible." third in the Western Lakes The top-third of the Chiefs' Activities Association's Canton's Sam Santilli will be one of the Chiefs' top returners in the lighter line-up will feature junior Alex look to build on Western Division. Considering weight classifications this season. He compiled over 20 victories last season. Amberg and Chris Haase (160 they lost just two starters off and 171); senior Pat last year's squad, the Chiefs squad: Steve Hosey, who wres- and really turned it around last McWhirter and sophomore should be a force to be reck- tled at 145, and 215-pound year." Keil Price (171); Caram, senior last year's success oned with during the 2004-05 competitor Dave Kersten. Canton's most accomplished Chris Petrick and junior Tom campaign. Among the top returners will grappler is sophomore Corey Bonnell (215), and heavy- BY ED WRIGHT Korpus, who compiled an ; "We've come a long way be senior captains Jay Phillips, who finished seventh weights Donnie Laramie and ' STAFF WRITER impressive 27-9 record last year. ° since my first year when 11 of Fleischmann (119 pounds), in the state in his weight class Wardell Fuqua, both sopho- "Steve is one of the leaders on , my 14 starting wrestlers were Ryan Webb (140) and P.J. as a ninth-grader. mores. The good news for the this team," Amine stressed. "He in their first year of wrestling," Caram (189). Webb finished "Corey wrestled nationally In an effort to stress strong Plymouth High School worked his butt off during the said Randolph. "This team has eighth at last year's state meet for Team Michigan this sum- academics among his wrestling team is that no one off-season and was one of the the ability to compete with while Caram racked up over 30 mer and came within one wrestlers, Randolph has insti- graduated from last year's most dedicated wrestlers when anybody right now. A couple of victories and qualified for the point of being named All- tuted a mandatory one-hour Division 2 district champi- it came to our open wrestling our wrestlers are recovering Division 1 regional tourna- American," Randolph said. study session prior to each onship squad. sessions this past summer." from football injuries, but ment. "His work ethic is phenomenal practice. The academic plan The bad news for the Leading the middle weights we're close to being at full "P. J. really struggled his and he's a tenacious competi- should turn into another Wildcats is that they will be are freshman Andrew Tate, strength." sophomore year and he was tor. For a young guy, he gets strong element in the Chiefs' lacking crucial senior leadership freshmen Andrew Saunders, Canton lost just two regular ready to give the sport up," said after it." up-and-coming construction this year as they are elevated to sophomore Ryan Hoeman, jun- contributors off last year's Randolph. "But he kept at it The team's lighter weights project. Division 1 status. ior Ali Youseff (a regional quali- • i In the estimation of third- fier last season), junior Jon year coach Sam Amine, the Hagar (the nephew of rocker good news overshadows the Sammy Hagar), junior Brandon bad. Garcia, junior Khalil Hakani Inexperienced Rocks could shine in 04-05 "We have a tough, balanced and junior captain Ramin Pakray, the older brother of ' line-up that doesn't have any 1 BY ED WRIGHT remains upbeat communities have. But we have of making it to the state meet holes," said Amine, a former Amir. STAFF WRITER and optimistic a lot of good, hard-working kids this year," said Woochuk. four-time All-State wrestler at "Ramin worked really hard in that this year who form a cohesive team. I Junior Val Gui, senior Kevin Warren Lincoln High School. the off-season and was always in Attitude is everything when it team's can think we're going to have a good Mlynek, junior Andrew Ross, "But at the same time, we're our wrestling room during the comes to wrestling, according to match —• or season." senior Jeremy Henderson, sen- very young with no seniors. The off-season," Amine said. "He's veteran Salem wrestling coach surpass — last The lighter weights will be ior Alex Smith and heavy- kids are in great shape, so our . very dedicated." Greg Woochuk. year's unit's 12- , manned by sophomore Jeremy weights Steve Kaptur and John goal is to get to the regionals The top third in weight class- ' If that's the case, the Rock 4 dual-meet Stankewitz, senior Ryan Miller should give the Rocks a again this year. Some teams will es — which could be the team's •' wrestling team would be wise to record. Wallace, sophomore Nick stellar top-of-the-roster line-up. probably look past us a little bit strongest area — for the ' feed off Woochuk's positive dis- Stump "We have a Steiger, senior Matt KefFeler "We have a well-rounded because we are so young, but Wildcats will be filled by fresh- " ' position as he heads into his lot of inexperi- and senior Ryan Stump, who team, but our heavier weights we're going to be competitive." man Vincent Darofie, junior 19th year at the helm of the enced wrestlers, so we're defi- finished second in the state at are probably the strongest part Amine's squad consists of sev- captain Taylor Fox, junior cap- •> Salem program. nitely an unproven team at this 103 pounds as a sophomore. of the line-up," Woochuk said. eral athletes who competed for tain Danny Jammoul and While many coaches would point," Woochuk said. "And it's "We're looking for a nice year Woochuk, who is assisted by the Wildcats' soccer and football heavyweight Shaun Bailey. Fox be downcast after losing 13 tough when you don't have a out of Ryan this season," Peter Israel, Charlie Hamblin teams in the fall, thus they were and Bailey both excelled for the ' • starting grapplers to graduation middle-school feeder program Woochuk said. and Ronnie Thompson, said the in prime shape when practice Plymouth football team. like Woochuk did last year, he like a lot of the surrounding The middle-weight classes Western Lakes Activities began two weeks ago. The for- "Danny Jammoul is very will be filled out by senior Josh Association should be very com- mer University of Michigan tough," Amine asserted. "He Anson, junior Cory Mervyn, petitive with Livonia Churchill. wrestler also coordinates a works so hard, and he gets bet- senior Scott Fysh, senior Ryan Westland John Glenn, Walled stringent off-season workout ter l.he more he wrestles. "Taylor Plater, senior Ryan Olson, jun- Lake Western and Wayne program to help accelerate the Fox is probably one of our hard- ior Jake Bennett and j unior Val Memorial at the top of the heap. skills of his grapplers, many of est workers as well. He gives Gui. whom never competed in the 100 percent even when he is ; IAMB MWM [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 sport prior to high school since sick." "Scott Fysh has a good chance FARMINGTON HILLS there are no middle-school Amine is optimistic about his wrestling programs in the team's chances, especially con- ; Plymouth/Canton School sidering the long hours the ! District. MONTH END CLOSE OUT! Wildcats have spent in the "Wrestling is all about wrestling room the past several /•— "xaia.. On Brand endurance and attitude, and we months. NEW 2004 are good in both of those," "I'm looking for a good sea- j Amine said. son," he said. "Even though ; I DISCOVERY SE The five lighter weight classes we're young, we're not going to ; will be manned by a combina- baby ourselves and use that as Buy for as low as tion of sophomore Amir Pakray, an excuse. There are a lot of sophomore Sasha Besco (the solid teams in our conference, ; lone female on the team), junior but I think we can compete." ; '29,995 Ben Gibson, sophomore Ben Kosmalski and captain Steve Hurry in. [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 this offer ends 11/30/04

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WILDCATS FROM PAGE CI fer student Li Li, a 5-3 junior guard, and sophomore Austin Bennett, an athletic 6-0 back-court player. "Competition in practice has been good," Van Wagoner said. "Starting spots haven't been determined yet, but they will be in the near future. 'ft: Everyone on the team should con- tribute with heavier minutes going to the players that excel early on." Van Wagoner predicts Canton, Wayne Memorial and Northville will be the teams to beat in the competitive Western Lakes Activities Association's Western Division. "John Glenn, Walled Lake Central and Walled Lake Northern look to be the top teams from the Lakes Division," Van Wagoner said. Dave Van Wagoner will be in charge of the Wildcats' defensive schemes, Tom Van Wagoner said. Dave fornierly coached at Canton and was the head man for Plymouth's top squad last year. "I'm very happy to have Dave's help guiding the Wildcats through its first full varsity season," Tom Van Wagoner said. The Wildcats will open Tuesday, Dec. 7, at home against Ann Arbor Greenhills. They will take on Allen Park on Wednesday, Dec. 8, and Lincoln Park on Friday, Dec. 10. TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Plymouth's Brent Jones (right) watches his bounce pass travel to a waiting teammate during Tuesday's scrim- Three top returners for the Plymouth Christian Academy basketball team are ewrightdoe.homecomm.net | (734) 953-2108 mage against Garden City. The Cougars' Scott Shaw is guarding Jones. (i-r) Jon Wendt, Aaron Ciborowski and Stephen Sumner. The Eagles open Dec. 7 against Livonia Clarenceville. Madonna men's cagers bounce back pa Jordan Johnston and 5-10 jun- ior guard Nathan Baloga, Ben's BY PAT ALLEN The Crusaders shot 67 per- The teams were knotted at "Our only change on defense FROM PAGE CI little brother. STAFF WRITER cent (20-of-30) in the second 35 at the break. in the second half was that we "We're focusing on six C's half while holding the Warriors Both teams came out strong designated a player to double this season," Taylor asserted. Playing the first of only nine to 46 percent. in the opening minutes of the (Tobin) every time the ball has a lot of ability. This is his "The first one is, Will we com- home games this year, "In the second half we were second half, battling back-and- came his way," Henry said. "We first experience on an organ- pete, or coast?' If we compete Madonna University's men's able to go into a little bit more forth as the lead changed pulled them a little farther out- ized team, so he has a lot to every game, we'll do well. The basketball team and coach of an open offense and get hands constantly. side in the second half and learn." other C's that will be keys to Chuck Henry needed a win. In (Mike) Tobin out away from Emenhiser kept the game forced them into shots that just Senior Mike McCord, a 6-4 our success are communica- their way was Rochester the basket," Henry said. "We close when the Crusaders didn't go in." tion, concentration, chemistry, leaper, according to Taylor, will College, a team that had dis- hit some key shots and did a would begin to fall behind, MU finished shooting 56 composure and Christian char- also get plenty of playing time. patched the Crusaders 79-71 little pass and cut and it going to scoring spurts percent from the floor and hit acter. Six-foot senior Chase earlier this season. worked. We had the lead at the throughout the contest. With 8-of-lO free throws to put the VanTiem has a good shot at "If we can develop good Thanks to 33 points by Noel end and were able to hold onto 12 minutes left in the ^ame, game out-of-reach and secure starting at the shooting guard habits defensively and execute Emenhiser, MU esQapedwith a it." i Emenhjiser scored seven their second victory of^this position for the Eagles, Taylor well on offense, we should be 90-80 victory to puSh their The Warriors seemed to straight points to put MU back young season. noted. OK." record to 2-4 overall. carry the momentum early, but in front. "We are a very good shooting "Chase is a playmaker," he Taylor said defending MIAC Emenhiser was ll-of-16 from 3-pointers kept MU close. The Colin Wilkinson, another team in our gym," Henry said. said. "He's a good slasher and Blue Division champ Allen the field and 6-of-8 from Crusaders opened both halves Schoolcraft transfer, scored 19 A small altercation between he can pass." Park Inter-City Baptist should behind the arc. with 3s and three of the first points in the second half for Madonna's Jordan Napier and Other players Taylor will be be the preseason favorite to "He's our best offensive four Madonna field goals were Rochester to finish with a Rochester's William Goree counting on heavily include 5-8 win the crown again. weapon," MU coach Chuck from downtown. team-high 24 on 8-of-15 shoot- resulted in a technical foul on senior guard Jacob Williams, "But after that, anybody can Henry said. "We look to him Tobin, Schoolcraft College ing. each player and Goree's bench- 5-7 junior guard Ben Welton, win it," he said. and he seems to carry our transfer, had 14 first-half Tobin finished with 23 ing for the remainder of the 6-1 sophomore swingman Matt offense at times and he wants points to pace the Warriors in points on 7-of-9 shooting and game despite his 16 points. 1 Saagman, 5-.9 st-iuor j. inn <1 noniHOi-rn w' l!"• a 1 rosnnnsihilitv the- (incnine stanza seven rphnumk

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This message brought to you by The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers in support of your local merchants. c f (CP) Observers Eccentric | Thursday, December 2,2004 LOCAL SPORTS wwic.hometownltfe.com CC icers win second straight nail-biter, 3-2 THE WEEK AHEAD PREP HOCKEY Thursday, Dec. 2 Thursday, Dec. 2 Madonna vs. Iowa Wesleyan, 11:15 a.m. (PST)' BY TIM Sfc4l 1:27 to play — just'48 seconds That goal held up until the Birmingham's Howe played PCS Penguins at Grosse Pointe South Madonna vs. St. Mary (Neb.), 8:15 p.m. (PST) STAFF WRl after Birmingham's Khortnal ; . final minute of the second well in defeat, stopping 22 of at City Sports Arena, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 Delvecchio tied the non-league: when senior John Horal 25 shots. Friday, Dec. 3 Madonna vs. Fresno Pacific, 11:15 a.m. (PST) Redford Cathol c Central:' game at 2-2. Lewarne took a ! scored. Assisting on the mark- CC goalkeeper Brian Hogan Churchill vs. Salem (Edgar), 6 p.m. Ouarterf ina Is, -6:15 & 8:15 p.m. (PST) already i|s in stretl h-drivd r , : feed from senior Harrison : er were Niemann and junior contributed seven saves for the W.L Centra] at Canton, 8. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Saturday, Dec. 4 Semifinals, 10 am & 12:30 p.m. (PST) mode, winning tw o consecu- Niemann, broke around the , Tim Buttery. i Shamrocks. Lady wood. vs. H.W. Regina Championship final, 7:30 p.m. (PST) tive one^goaiei$ l contests to pen defense and slid the puck That late goal seemed to "It was a lot closer game at Plymouth's Arctic Pond, 6 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL the 200^-05 hocl^ ey season;1 behind Unified goalkeeper spark the Shamrocks^ who out- than the shots on goal would Redford CC vs. Culver Military (Ind.) Friday, Dec. 3 After pipping Li vonia v Bobby Howe. shot Birmingham 25-9- indicate," Johnson said. "I was at Compuware Arena (Olympic), 7 p.m. (Defiance, Ohio College Tourney) Dearborn United at Salem, 8:30 p.m. Churchill 2-1 pa f "It didn't even reach the Johnson said his-team played impressed with Birmingham. Olivet College vs. UM-Dearborn, 6 p.m. iday, the- PCS Penguins vs. Bloomfield at Madonna vs. Defiance, 8 pm Shamrocks camefeack tofedge back of the net," said its best period thus far in the They're a very good-skating Hazel Park ice Arena, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Birmingjharrf United Saturday* Shamrocks' head coach Todd •- ensuing third stanza,, with sen- team. It was a great early sea- Sunday, Dec. 5 Defiance (Ohio) Tourney, 6 & 8 p.m. 3-2, at Compuware Arenain ;s Johnspn about Lewarne's goal. ior Chris New giving CC a 2-1 son high school matchup and Redford CC vs. Culver Military (Ind.) WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL at Compuware Arena (Olympic), I p.m., Plymoutjh. n ;• Birmingham opened the lead at the two-minute mark. we felt fortunate to win." 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Furnace Cleaning softball team will hold a hitting That's why we're calling it the and Inspection camp on Saturday, Dec. 4, and Ultimate Fishing Show." " * Saturday, Dec. 18, from noon to Admission will be $8 for Reg...$79.95 NOW...S59.95 2:30 p.m. The cost of the camp adults and $4 for children 6-14 •! is $30 per session. Interested years old. Children under 5 willl 1 SAVE $20.00 players should mail a check to: be admitted for no charge. YORK With this coupon • Not valid with othor Madonna University Softball, . i ' 36600 Schoolcraft Rd., Expires 1-31-05 JUNIOR GOLF TOUR Livonia, MI 48150. v * The MU softball team will Scholarship opportunities also hold three four-week ses- are available for local students FREE Estimates * Licensed and Insured sions of a fundamental camp between the ages of 12 and 18 \ ^ ,< « Michigan State Lie. 71-01599 that will cover all phases of who participate in the third fast-pitch softball. season of the Top 50 Jr. Tour, TifrMfea-Mso i? The first session will run all which is presented by the four Sundays in January from Professional Golfers' 30210 Ford Road • Garden City noon to 2:30 p.m.; another Association Michigan Section. ; ; Showroom and Parts session will run all four The program is a regional golf Saturdays in January from 9 tour offering players tourna- a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; and the ment experience plus the third session will run on Jan. opportunity to earn college 30, and Feb. 6,13 and 17 form scholarships. noon to 2:30 p.m. Boys and girls are eligible for The cost of each four-week tour membership. Players do session is $150. not have to be members of For more information on the their school teams to partici- camps, contact A] White at pate. (734) 432-5783. The tour consists of 10 quali- fying rounds and 10 tourna- SOCCER SIGN-UP ment rounds, and is held on local private and public cours- The Canton Soccer Club is es. accepting registrations for "'The top 40 qualifiers at spring soccer for players 5 each qualifying round play in through 19 years of age (as of the tournament round for free," March 1). Registration forms said tour director Dan Thomas. are available online at "The qualifying field for each www.cantonsoccerclub.com or tournament is limited to 150 at the club office, which is players. Additionally, the top located at: High Velocity 10 finishers in each week's Sports, 46245 Michigan Ave., tournament are exempt into Canton. the following week's tourna- For more information, call ment and will play for free. So a total of 50 players per week (734) 480-7046. are playing free golf." ULTIMATE FISHING Scholarship awards are offered based on rules of golf The four-day Ultimate exams, topical essays, sports- Fishing Show, which will fea- manship and community serv- „ ture hundreds of exhibits for ice. Scholarship awards can be f outdoor-sports enthusiasts, increased as a student's grade- | will be held Jan. 13-16 at the pdint average increases. jj Novi Expo Center. Play begins on June 11 and I The show will include several runs through the season-end- | direct-factory exhibits that will ing championship tournament | be staffed with designers, tech- on Aug. 8. The full schedule is j nicians and other manufactur- posted on the tour's Web site at | ers' experts as well as specialty www.Top50jrTour.com. \ bait venders from across the Interested parents and players I country. should contact the tour at s "It's a pure fishing show," (248) 321-000 or visit the tour ^ said Adam Starr, of ShowSpan Web site for a membership k Inc. "Detroit sportsmen have application. Z.

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i. C5 www.hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 2,2004 (CP) Irv Kempner: Little guy with big heart rv (Hank) Kempner was on cities virtually un-opposed • Jack Dahlstrom, Greater difficult, thereby creating a my first league champi- until the American Flying Detroit Bowling Association shot that required more ionship team in 1965. Tigers sent up squadrons of Director and representative for expertise in shooting for both We nicknamed him "the Curtiss P-40s with the nose Mayflower Lanes in Redford, strikes and spares. Colonel," as he had attained painted up to look like sharks. recently presented a 300 game It's called Sport Condition that rank in the U.S. Army Air They crushed the Japanese air award to Gerry Cole Sr. of Bowling, and there were cer- Corps during World War II. strikes and saved the lives of Taylor during a short break in tain designated leagues set up We were thousands of civilians. the action during the just for that reason. bowling in The AVG fliers then entered Wednesday Men's Senior It's been around for about the Mosaic the US military after the attack Classic. four years now, and yes, the #530 F&AM on Pearl Harbor and Irv spent Cole opted to take the 300 scores are lower as are the League at more time in the air, now watch this time rather than averages. Oak Park patrolling the vast Pacific add to his collection of rings. It It's not for everybody. Lanes back Ocean searching for enemy was his 11th 300 in the GDBA. In fact, the sport condition then and we submarines. A half-hour later, Ron game is for those who feel the filled up the Born and raised in Detroit, Bartoszek, also from Taylor, need for more challenge. entire house Irv and Mary raised their fami- scored his second career 300 Advocates say that this will with our ly there and both of us became game, his first one was last also make a better bowler out Ten Pin teams. good friends through our year. of anyone when they get back Alley Irv and I bowling endeavors. It's still a thrill anytime any- to regular league conditions; stayed team- Our league would stage a one rolls a perfect game, and If that is what they want to Al mates over year-end, out-of-town week- for Bartoszek it looked like a do, O.K., but in every bowling the years end banquet with the wives. near miss as one stubborn pin publication these people are until he and The trips were memorable and stayed up, wiggled and finally using the wrong terminology his wife, fun-filled. fell on the 12th shot. by calling it "Sport Bowling." The Canton Oaks U-10 boys soccer te re co-champions of the Mary retired to Tucson, Ariz, Irv and Mary, along with Last season there were 1,839 I always thought of bowling WSSL Division 1 with a 7-2-1 record. ' a- was trained and several years ago. Sandy and I, always went on perfect games sanctioned in as a sport, so what is it? coached by Gary Bell and Lou Laure ,. .c , .„pectively. Pictured (bot- Slight of build, Irv was a lit- these together. the GDBA plus another 46 by According to these people, it tom row i-r) are Brian Eggenberger, Griffin Parks, Aaron Laurentius, tle guy with a big heart. He I am sad to report that "the members of the Detroit must be chopped liver. Derek Lord, (second row I-r) Bryan Ren, Scott Piwowar, Brent Perry, was not a high average bowler Colonel" passed away in Women's Bowling Association. After 45 years4;Ifeely§|y Blake Townes^DM,Kef^,^fd-ffl^l-r) Chris-Olerker, Juf by any means, but he was the Arizona recently and was That's a lot of rings, watches slighted that a very few among and Chadd Alspach. ® go-to guy who would come buried at the Arlington or plaques. us think that only their way of through in the clutch. National Cemetery with an During most award cere- bowling is a sport. He was probably that way honor guard and ftill military monies, the local association's Shame on them, so let them throughout his life, for he vol- honors befitting a hero. house representative will get it right for once and call unteered to go to China with Irv is survived by his wife of appear and make a personal their game just what it really •F the American Volunteer Group 60 years, Mary, along with his presentation to the league is. TOPUBLI recipient. (AVG) better known as the grown children, Sally Sklar, And don't omit the word : f^e.Charter Ttfwii&hip of C[ai\ti>n will j|$Qvide necessary reasonable Flying Tigers led by Gen. Andrea Blake, Janice Morgan • Some people contend that condition when they write or auxiliary --as signers-'fbr the hearing Claire Chennault. and Steven Kempner (and there are too many 300 games talk about this other version of impaired aiyd!ja^te?Ag^s>„of; piSefeBi^materials£bekig consM^edfat This was prior to Pearl eight grandchildren). bowled and that the game has the sport of bowling. the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing Harbor and the Japanese had Memorial services were held gotten too easy to attain really upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. invaded part of China and last week at their daughter' high scores and lofty averages Al Harrison is a resident of Livonia, a Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or way over 200. life member of the American Bowling were threatening to take over Andrea's home in calling the following: all of Asia. Birmingham. To render a solution to their Congress gmUjjirector with the David Medley, ADA Coordinator Japanese bombers rained Irv is gone, but will be long problem, some people decided Greater^rl^ftiKling Association. : Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road down their bombs on Chinese remembered. to make lane conditions more He can ie' reafchVd*at(248) 477-1839. Canton, MI 48188 (734) 394-5260 GIRLS BEST SWIM TIMES Publish: December 2, 2004

; .v FINAL OBSERVERLAND BEST Anna Polkowski (Stevenson) 25.85 Allison Schmitt (Canton) 54.44 MMica #uzfr($te&ftsonH:01.83 GIRLS SWIM TIMES Brynn Marecki (Stevenson) 26.10 Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 55.45 Kelsey Lincoln (Salem) 1:03.21' 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY Aiiison Goldsmith (Canton) 26.18 Anna Polkowski (Stevenson) 56.45 Mary Shereda (Churchill) 1:03.45 PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Livonia Stevenson 1:51,09 Marisa Gordon (Stevenson) 26.21 Susie Patrick (Canton) 56.63 Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 1:03.66 CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN Satem 1:54.61 Kelsey Lincoln (Salem) 26.41 Mary Shereda (Churchill) 57.00 Kate Myers (Salem) 1:04.24 Livonia Churchill 1:59.36 Mary Shereda (Churchill) 26.41 Kelsey Lincoln (Salem) 57.04 Alyssa Johnson (Canton) 1:04.44 WEDNE SDAY/DECEMSM 8,2004 Canton 1:59.91 Izabela Paszkowska (Canton) 26.56 Katie Gorman (Salem) 57.41 Laura Timson (Stevenson) 1:04.99 7:00 PM " Livonia Ladywood 2:05.36 Susie Patrick (Canton) 26.56 Katharine Johnston (Ladywood) 57.66 Allison Schmitt (Canton) 1:05.80 (734) 453-1234 200 FREESTYLE 500 FREESTYLE Katie Sweeney (Wayne) 1:06.12 Aiiison Schmitt (Canton) 1:54.17 Ashley Aquinto (Salem) 220.20 Allison Schmitt (Canton) 5:08.22 100 BREASTSTR0KE Mary Shereda (Churchill) 5:18.18 Brynn Marecki (Stevenson) 1:05.91 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held in the Marisa Gordon (Stevenson) 1:58.68 MinaPirzadeh (Canton) 194.70 Commission Chambers of the City Hall to consider the following: Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 1:58.68 Sarah Bugosh (Salem) 181.90 Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 5:18.49 Laura Timson (Stevenson)1:07.75 Marisa Gordon (Stevenson) 5:23.33 Brynn Marecki (Stevenson) 2:00.88 Chelsea Seldon (Canton) 178.85 Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 1:07.84 SITE PLAN APPROVAL Monica Pauza (Stevenson) 5:26.47 Kelsey Lincoln (Salem) 1:09:05 Mary Shereda (Churchill) 2:00.94 Jackie Demers (Churchill) 176.09 SP 04-09 Computer Business, Office Monica Pauza (Stevenson) 2:02.72 Eiena Gueorguiev (Salem) 168.35 Becky Hum (Stevenson) 5:29.43 Kim Heaney (Salem) 1:10.29 Laura Timson (Stevenson) 5:30.22 Lauren Siedtik (Churchill) t:11.63 138 E. Ann Arbor Trail Katie Gorman (Salem) 2:02.86 Holly Campbell (Ladywood) 167.10 ZONED: B-l, Local Business Kelsey Lincoln (Salem) 2:03.59 Bryn Glotfelty (John Glenn) 162.60 Katie Gorman (Salem) 5:34.06 Lisa Koch (Stevenson) 1:12.44 Kelsey Lincoln (Salem) 5:35.57 Susie Patrick (Canton) 2:03.68 Amanda Keedie (Stevenson) 148.85 Stephanie Buckley 'Stevenson) 1:13.90 Becky Hum (Stevenson) 2:05.35 Stephanie Bonner (Canton) 145.20 Elaine Lafayette (Plymouth) 5:37.16 Caitlin Larsen (Churchill) 1:14.48 200 FREESTYLE RELAY Kristin Cruce (Stevenson) 1:14.73 SITE PLAN APPROVAL 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY 100 BUTTERFLY Canton 1:42.21 400 FREESTYLE RELAY SP 04-10 Addition Laura Timson (Stevenson) 2:10.64 Allison Schmitt (Canton) 1:00.23 Salem 1:44.89 Livonia Stevenson 3:42.86 551 - 581 Forest Allison Schmitt (Canton) 2:52.30 Marisa Gordon (Stevenson) 1:01.44 Livonia Stevenson 1:46.02 Canton 3:45.25 ZONED: B-2, Central Business Kelsey Lincoln (Salem) 2:13.71 Anna Polkowski (Stevenson) 1:02.11 Westland John Glenn 1:48.76 Salem 3:46.87 APPLICANT: Jay Ross Trust c/o Ross Financial Monica Pauza (Stevenson) 2:14.14 Allison Goldsmith (Canton) 1:02.20 Plymouth 1:49.21 Westland John Glenn 3:55.59 All interested persons are invited to attend. Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 2:14.51 Mary Shereda (Churchill) 1:02.89 100 BACKSTROKE Livonia Churchill 3:56.83 Marisa Gordon (Stevenson) 2:16.14 Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 1:03.37 Marisa Gordon (Stevenson) 1:00.97 Mary Shereda (Churchill) 2:16.36 Heather Michalsen (Salem) 1:03.61 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Brynn Marecki (Stevenson) 2:17.27 Rachei Rowe (Redford Union) 1:04.61 Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and Heather Michalsen (Salem) 2:20.56 Caitlin Larsen (Churchill) 1:05.18 services; such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes Lisa Koch (Stevenson) 2:21.56 Susie Patrick (Canton) 1:05.19 of printed materials being considered at the meeting/hearing, to individuals with disabilities. Requests for auxiliary aids or services 50 FREESTYLE 100 FREESTYLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING may be made by writing or calling the following: Jill Peterson (John Glenn) 25.33 Marisa Gordon (Stevenson) 54.14 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Allison Schmitt (Canton) 25.53 Brynn Marecki (Stevenson) 54.41 PLANNING COMMISSION Carol Stone, ADA Coordinator r 201 S. Main Street Plymouth, MI 48170 PROPOSED ACTION: AMEND THE ZONING MAP (734) 453-1234, Ext. 206 OF THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION REZONE FROM: R-l-E, Single Family Residential District Publish: December 2,2004 REZONE TO: R-l-H, Single Family Residential District CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON DATE OF HEARING: Wednesday, December 8,2004 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TIME OF HEARING: 7:00 P.M. PLACE OF HEARING: Plymouth Township Hall, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF 42350 Ann Arbor Road CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA MICHIGAN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of Plymouth Charter Township has received a petition to rezone December 9, 2004 parcels R-78-038-99-0001-000 and R-78-038-99-0002-000 from R-l- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 184 of the Public Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Acts of 1943 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to E, Single Family Residential to R-l-H, Single Family Residential. Minimum lot size in the R-l-E District is one acre. Board of Appeals THURSDAY, December 9, 2004 AT 7:30 P.M. The the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the meeting will be held at the Summit on the Park located at 46000 Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold Minimum lot size in the R-l-H District is one-half acre. The property addresses are 48484 and 48550 North Territorial. SUMMIT PARKWAY, CANTON, MI 48188 . The following Agenda a Public Hearing on Monday, December 6, 2004 in the Chestnut will be discussed: Room, at Summit On The Park, 46000 Summit Parkway at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Pledge of Allegiance to the flag Ordinance: AppKnaSwi 1897 ItCFOODZQNM} f-irr lul CHANS Roll Call: Randy Blaylock, Jim Cisek, Cathy Johnson, Vicki Welty nm BriJi and Steven Johnson. MS Acceptance of Agenda

KCT O 1. James Hillman of Oscar W Larson Co., 10100 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, -MI 48348 representing Hakim Fakhoury of BP/Amoco Gas, 125 S. Canton Center, Canton, MI 48188 for property located at 125 S. Canton •IRlAAl Center, appealing Sign Ordinance Chapter 102, Article II, U\A1±lL Section 102.35, 4, b, regarding ground sign requirements. IIIIHIHI North Zone C-2. Parcel 086-99-0004-701 AMENDED ZONING MAP NO. 005 (Building) (TABLED FROM OCTOBER 14 and Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne, Michigan NOVEMBER 18,2004 MEETINGS) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: For parcel descriptions, see tax records based on Tax ED Nos. R78-038-99-0001-000 and R-78- 2. Ross Pettinga of Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc., 4417 38-99-0002-000. Broadmoor SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 representing Robert Goodrich of Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc., 4417 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed amendment to Broadmoor SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 for property located the zoning map of the Township, may be examined at the Plymouth at 43555 Ford Road, appealing Sign Ordinance Chapter Township Division of Public Services Building, Community 102, Section 102.35, 1 and Section 102-31, 19, sign Development Department, during regular business hours from 8:00 variance. Zone C-2. AM to 4:30 PM. Written comments will be received prior to the meeting and may be mailed to 46555 Port Street, Plymouth,. MI Parcel 057-99-0001-007 Y L 48170, or call 734-453-8131, ext. 37. The meeting will be held in (Building) (TABLED FROM NOVEMBER 18,2004 the Meeting Room at Township Hall which is located at 42350 Ann MEETING) Arbor Road, Plymouth Township, MI 48170. At the public hearing, SECTION 16 the Planning Commission may recommend rezoning of the subject property to any use allowable under the provisions of the Plymouth Publish December 2,2004 A ' Township Zoning Ordinance No. 99. 0608878208 • N ALHASCHEMY REZON1NG - CONSIDER REQUEST TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will REZONE PARCEL NO. 036 01 0008 000 FROM R-l, SINGLE- provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (1 DWELLING UNIT/ACRE), TO R-3, signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (3 DWELLING UNITS/ACRE). materials being considered at all Township meetings to individuals Property is located south of Ford and east of Gorman Road. with disabilities at the meetings/hearings upon one week notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Follow your favorite Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should Supervisor's Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 Phone (734) 453-3840. TDD users: 1-800-849-3777 (Michigan Relay high school sports team Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, December 2, 2004, in order to Service). be included in the materials submitted for review. each week KENDRA BARBERENA, Secretary Vic Gustafson, Chairman Planning Commission in the Observer

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church | •,: Rain Utop Church 14175 Farmington road, Livonia Just north of I-96 Send Mail To: 734-522-6830 .. P.O. Box 52006 Sunday Worship Sunday School Livonia, Michigan 48152 8:15 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 & 11 am 248-752-mm 9:45 - Modern Early Childhood Center www.raindropaine.com Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 4 The Cheeseborough Family f One church in two locations: Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ Meeting at '• Meeting at Rev. Luther A. Werth, Senior Pastor & Rev. Robert Bayer, Assistant Pastor Madonna I imergity Chapel Chinese Gospel Church Sundays C(V. LkOOAM Sundays («-' 3:00PM 14221 LevanRoad . 35301 Five Mile Road GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH H0SANNA-TAB0R Livonia. Michigan 48150 Livonia, Michigan 48 i 54 MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Multi-Racial Church 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-2424 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP. Rev. Steve Eggers Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School 9:00 a.m. MAKE TIME FOR Adult Bible Class &00 a.m. 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Christian School I Mill) Ml fHODlsT Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade The Rev. Timothy P. Haiboth, Senior Pastor For more Information call The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Haiboth, Assistant Pastor 313-937-2233

Clarenceville United Methodist ST. MATTHEW'S 20300 Middlebelt Rd, • Livonia 474-3444 UNITED METHODIST Risen Christ Lutheran ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN Pastor James E. Britt 30900 Six Mile Rd. (Bet. Merriman & Middlebelt) 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth Church& School 5885 Vfenoy Worship Services 8:45 fr 11:15 AM Rev. Mary Margaret Eckhardt, Pastor (1 Mile West of Sheldon) 1 Blk. N. of Ford Rd., Westland 425-0260 Sunday Eve. Bible Study 6:00 PM (734) 453-5252 HUT SI 10:00 A.M. Worship & Divine Worship 8 & 11:00 A.M. Nursery Provided Church School Sunday Worship Bible Class & SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM Sunday School 10 AM www.gbgm-umo.org/8tmatthews-l ivonia 8:15 & 10:45 a.m. Monday Evening Service 7:00 P.M. Nursery Provided • 734-422-6038 Sunday School Kurt E. lambart, Pastor 9:30 a,m. Richard Schumacher, Principal/Vbuth Director 33640 Michigan Ave. • Wayne, MI All are Welcome Come as you are! NEW HOPE (Between Wayne Rd. 6- Merriman Rd.) "More than Sunday Services" NEWBURC UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST (734) 728-2180 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Stephen Ministry Congregation Grace Lutheran Church Virgil Humes, Pastor Rev. Kirk D. Miller CHURCH • Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs 36500 Ann Arbor Trail SALEM Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. + 46001 Wanen Road«(ust west of Canton Center • Excellent Music Ministries Sunday Worship 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Worship at 9s30 am • Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children, Youth and Aduit Bible Study 7:00-8:00 p.m. 32430 Ann Arbor Trail • Westiand, Ml • Small Groups For Every Age 734-422-0149 Sunday School at I0t45 am • Outreach Opportunities 734 422-5550 Worship Service Sunday Bible Study 9am 734-414-7422 Pastor: Our mission at Grace Lutheran is to Dr. Dean Klump and Sunday Worship Service 10am Sunday School Wednesday Evening Service 7ptn make, teach and send out disciples Rev. David W. Zeuschner, Pastor who share Christ with all people. and The CCF Family mould Canton Christian Fellowship First United Methodist Church 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. 1 : to invite you to.... . i of Plymouth "Where the Word is Relevant, 45201 North Tciritoiiai Road Rev. Terry W. Allen I \ W.ll l( \l People are Loved and Christ is the Key" \ (UVM of Sheldon Koacl) Rev. Barbara E. Welbaum \ w.HK vi ll mik |L (734) 453-5280 (HI Kill IS VMf-KK (o\r\\N Join us for Worship Service at 10:30am ' www.pfumc.org visit our website: www.newburgumc.org Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation: 9:00am Located at 6500 N. Wayne Rd. • Westland, Mi Batmen Fori Road and Warren Hoad I'RIMSMIRIW Inside Good Shepherd Church Timothy Lutheran Church FAITH COVENANT CHURCH 734-721-9322 2 blocks 8820 Wayne Rd. 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hiils It's not about Religion, it's about Relationships. south of (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road) (248) 661-9191 Cme lo ii plttce ichm lim m ckmigri, ftmiiim an mode kIiuIp find m/mjfrv is real! United Methodic Plymouth Livonia • 427-2290 10000 Beech Daly Jill Hegtfal, Pastor GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 5835 Sheldon Rd., Canton and Children's Church 9:30 a.m. Cont. Family Worship / in \ {734)459-6013 10:00 a.m. Family Worship (Nursery Avail.) ! 1:00 a.m. Sunday School all ages http:Wwww.timothyiivonia.com 9:15 a.m. Contemporary www.aldersgateml.org * fflllP 4 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m, Child Care provided for all services CHURCH of CHRIST WEST Chlldcars Provided • Handicapped Accessible Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups Tridentine Latin Mass Resources tor Hearing and Sight Impaired HOLY CROSS 291 East Spring Street • Plymouth 48170 www.gsnevac hurch. org Apprpved by the Sunday Worship • 11am & 6pm t I'ISC Or\l Evangelical Lutheran Church Archdiocese of Detroit J, . Bible Class 830811 am Every Sunday at 9:50 AM Sunday 10am & Wednesday 7pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School fc30 am. 734451-1877 Michigan Bible School Main & Church • (734) 453-6464 (734) 427-1414 • JOfoO 6 Mile Rni.i : October 31 Minister Tuesday & Thursday 7pm vwrofi^ W!l COMH (I /'• Mile UV..I fiS Mi\ l>F\()\1l\\TIO

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smi Offering constructive criticism to others can be beneficial, but only if the other person is receptive to our 11 9 MJjUSy Aff comments. In teaching situations or during on-the-job training, constructive criticism is usually necessary to instruct and help a person develop a trade or vocation. However, correcting someone, even in a kind or skillful manner, can be very challenging, since we are never sure how the individual may react. Many friendships and families have been destroyed' because someone has been overly critical of another person's words or actions. Knowing when we should offer our comments can also be difficult, and we should be fairly certain that our comments are truthful and necessary. It often seems so easy to criticize others because we mistakenly believe that we are without fault or are such experts on most everything. The Bible telis us that we look at the speck in our brother's eye, but we pay no attention to the log in our own (Luke 6:41), Faultfinding and being overly critical of others, especially behind their backs, are wrong and can become habit-forming. However, kind words are good for the soul and help to build a person up.

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UPCOMING If you want to submit an item for the Children bring an unwrapped gift for cookies plus nut, apricot, poppyseed Rev. Michael Matsko will be the instruc- and fellowship continues 9:30-11:30 ^ religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- children at Methodist Children's and sweet breads, Ukrainian kiefle Blood Drive tor and will lead the discussion. Please a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 18, at 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, Village or Rochester Neighborhood and many more ethnic and traditional 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at invite your friends and as Philip told Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile, Observer Newspapers, 36251 House. Call (248) 651-9361. holiday cookies, potato, cheese and Nardin Park United Nathaniel, "Come and see." If you have Farmington Hills. Registration fee $25',. <2 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Ml.48150. Goodwill to Men sauerkraut pierogies and stuffed cab- Methodist Church, 29887 West 11 Mile, any additional questions, call Beth at walk-ins $5. Baby-sitting $2 per child,. The deadline for an announcement to A Christmas musical 7 p.m. Saturday, bage, candies and nuts, pre-packaged Farmington Hills. No appointment (248)348-8631. $4 per family per session. For more appear in the Thursday edition is Dec. 4, and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, gift boxes of cookies also available, at necessary. For more information, call Support group information, call (248) 661-9191.- ^ noon Monday. explores the thought there are basi- Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, (248)476-8860. Provides spiritual, social and educa- , Women of the Word ^ cally two kinds of people: those that 36075 Seven Mile, between . tional support for divorced and sepa- Tuesday Ladies Bible Study, Women of -«Sf DECEMBER need to love more and those that Farmington and Newburgh, Livonia. ONGOING rated Catholic men and women 7:30- the Word, studies the Book of Luke, . need more love, at Parkview Baptist Call (248) 476-3432. 9:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the entitled Grace Undqr Pressure 9:30- .. ^ Living Nativity Church, 9355 Stark, between Cookie walk Aerobic class month, at St. Andrew's Parish Center, 11:15 a.tn. Tuesdays, at Detroit First , 2 7-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4, Plymouth and Hines Drive, Livonia. No 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at St. Trinity Church of the Brethren, 27350 1400 Englewood, Rochester. For infor- Church of the Nazarene, 21260 come see the Christ child lying in a charge, a nursery will be provided. Michael's Orthodox Church, 26355 W. Chicago at Inkster, is offering a mation, call (248) 652-9173 or (248) Haggerty, north of Eight Mile. $15 regis- «« manger, meet his mother Mary and Call (734) 261-6180. West Chicago, between Beech Daly Women's Low Impact Aerobic Class to 652-3860 tration fee includes interdenomina- "k father Joseph, see live animals like, 3 Wise Men and a Baby and Inkster roads, Redford. the community every Monday and Grief support programs tional study materials. Childcare avail- H sheep, goats, and a donkey, and don't An adorable children's Christmas Holiday bake sale Wednesday at 7!00 p.m. in the church ^ At Hope Lutheran Church, 3640 able for children through age 5. For 1 more information, call (248) 348-7600. f forget the shepherds, have a cup of • musical filled with beautiful music, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at basement. To participate in this cost- * Madison at Carlysle, Dearborn. Families cocoa and a homemade Christmas humor and choreography 10:50 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, free, 30-minute class, wear comfort- are encouraged to attend together as Worship schedule cookie, kids of all ages can make an morning worship Sunday, Oec. 5, at 26212 West Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) able exercise attire (floor mats option- age-specific groups are offered within Resumed regular Sunday worship ornament for their tree, over 200 First Church of the Nazarene, Eight 537-3778. al). Join us as we exercise for JOY. For one convenient location. All are wel- schedule beginning Sept. 12, at Antioch - hundred nativity will be on display, at Mile and Haggerty, Northville. Call Holiday bazaar more information, call the church come. Six week series for ages 13-17 Evangelical Lutheran Church, 33360 W. ! Christ the Good Shepherd Church, (248) 348-7600. Over 20 vendors featuring jewelry, office (313)937-1199. began 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21. 13 Mile at Farmington Road, Farmington • 42690 Cherry Hill, West of Liiley, Cookie Walk clothing, gourmet food items, holiday Worship services Adult six week series began 6:30-8 p.m. Hiils. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. " Canton. No charge. Call (734) 981- After 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services fare, crafts, kitchen gadgets, specialty All are welcome to attend worship Tuesday, Sept. 21. To register, call and 11 a.m. with Sunday School for all , 0286. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Trinity Episcopal personal care items, accessories,'and services at St. Paul's Presbyterian Howe-Peterson Funeral. Home (313) 561- ages at 9:45 a.m. A contemporary serv- • 6163. Kings Feast Church, 11575 Belleville Road, cookbooks 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Church, Five Mile and Inkster roads, ice called Praise. Forth is held on the' : The William Tyndale College music Belleville. For more information, call Dec. 11, at Congregational Church of Livonia, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Grief workshop fourth Sunday of each month. For i program presents an evening of (734)699-3361. Birmingham- United Church of Christ, Sunday. For more information, call Began Sept. 22 and continues 6:30-8 information, call (248) 626-7906. Christmas traditions including a royal, Concert series 1000 Cranbrook, northwest corner of (734)422-1470. p.m. Wednesdays, at St. Matthew's New modern-style worship ! catered feast and Renaissance theme Begins with the Madonna University Cranbrook and Woodward Avenue. $5 Community Bible study United Methodist Church, 30900 W..Six Come be part of something big! Christ ! with authentic period costumes, wan- Chorale singing French carols, the early bird admission at 9:15 a.m., reg- Studying the Book of Proverbs, break- Mile, between Merriman and Our Savior Lutheran Church (14175 I dering minstrels, less-than royal Christmas Motet by Poulenc, • ular admission is $1 or a canned food fast 7 a.m. or Bible study 8-9 a.m. at Middlebelt, Livonia. Call (734) 422-6038. Farmington Rd., Livonia, Just north of ; Master of Revels, Royal Court Magnificat by Charpentier and a holi- item for Food Bank of Oakland. The the American Table, Eight Mile, Bible studies 1-96) began a new MODERN-style wor- Thespians, and musicians 6:30 p.m. day sing-a-long 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, bazaar is a fundraiser for the Senior Farmington. Come when you can, ieave Birmingham Bible Institute began its ship service on Sunday, Sept. 12. This Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4, at Kresge at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 High Fellowship's 2005 Work Camp when you must. For more information, fall semester Sept 21 with classes on 12 multi-media service will be informal, > ; Chapel, 35700 West 12 Mile, South Sheldon, Plymouth. No charge • Program providing free home repairs call (248) 924-2779, Tuesday evenings through Dec. 7,22- using modern and praise music, led by Farmington Hills. Cost is $30 and but a free will offering will be accept- to deserving citizens in Savannah, Contemporary •service courses will be taught, at Grace Baptist vocalists and various instruments. ; includes dinner, Families and groups ed at the door. Tickets necessary Georgia. For more information, call New informal service in a casual envi- Church, 280 East Lincoln, Birmingham. Dramas, led by the members, will often * welcome. For tickets, call Kim Swan at because of limited seating. For reser- (248) 626-2150 or (248) 310-3435. ronment 6 p.m. Sunday, at Garden City Students receive certificates for cours- be part of this service. This service will be held at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday, (800) 483-0707, ext. 450. vations, call (734) 453-0190, ext. 16. Seasonal concert Presbyterian Church, 1841 Middlebelt, es successfully completed. For infor- One Night In Bethlehem Choral concert Crown Him with Many Crowns south of Ford. Fellowship hour after mation, call (248)646-2000. between the traditional services at Come wander the streets of old 7:30 p.m, Sunday, Dec. 5, featuring the describes the program featuring the services including 10 a.m. traditional. New contemporary service 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School, Bethlehem, hear the Christmas story Chancel Choir and soloists of Kirk in Birmingham Concert band and' Call (734)421-7620. Began 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, new youth, and adult Bible classes will also j as told by those who were there on the Hills and the Detroit Chamber Oakland Singers Encore 3:30 p.m. Bible Study for Parents contemporary service will be held the be offered at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. * that Holy Night 6-8 p.m. Friday- Winds and Strings, features Handel's Sunday, Dec. 12, at Lutheran Church of For Parents with Young Children 6 p.m. last Sunday of the month, at Rosedale each Sunday. For information, call < Saturday, Dec. 3-4, holiday concert Messiah and Gloria in excelsis Deo, a . the Redeemer, 1800 West Maple, Sundays at Trinity Episcopal Church, Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 Linda Hollman, Outreach Director, at featuring the Rochester Conservatory cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach, in Birmingham. No charge but contribu- 11575 Belleville Road, four miles south Hubbard, Livonia. A group of church (734) 522-6830. Show Choir at 5 p.m, Saturday, tours the sanctuary at 1340 West Long Lake, tions to the concert band and its , of Michigan Avenue, Belleville. Child members present a short drama on a New service times run consecutively from 6-8 p.m. with Bloomfield Hills. Tickets are $15, $12 Music Scholarship Fund are appreciat- care available. Call (734) 699-3361. theme relevant to the season, a church 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. began Sept. 12 for • a special presentation of Music of the seniors, $10 students, call (248) 626- ed. Trinity Episcopal Church event, or current newsworthy situa- the fail and winter months, at Nardin ; Season in the chapel, at the Church of 2515, ext. 109, or at the door. Christmas concert Sunday worship 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 tion. Sept. 26 drama is a look into the Park United Methodist Church, 29887 ; Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1610 Grief and the holidays 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, featuring the a.m., Bible studies Sundays at 8:50 a.m. problem of being overloaded with W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Call (248) Brewster, Rochester Hills. For more Ward Presbyterian Church is sponsor- Adult Festival Choir, the Jubellation and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., at the requests for our time and abilities. For 476-8860. information, call (248) 980-8715 or ing a holiday workshop for those who Handbell Choir, the Confirmation church 11575 Belleville Road, 4 miles more information, call (734) 422-0494. New Sunday School Mindy tinderman at (248) 373-9905. are grieving 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. Choir (Grades 7-8), the Laudate Choir south of Michigan Ave., Belleviile. Call Prayer group Beginning at Heart of the Hills Church, • Cookie walk 6, at 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville. (Grades 1-6), the Brass Ensemble and (734)699-3361. Join us 7 p.m. Thursdays for music, 5085 Orion Road, Rochester, for mem-; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, Ail adults who have experienced the other instrumentalists performing Orthodoxy 101 singing, prayer; and friendship, at St. bers of the community who want to homemade Christmas and ethnic loss of a loved one are welcome and Advent and Christmas music as well Explore issues of faith and morals in a Edith Church,-15089 Newburgh, Livonia. increase their biblical knowledge cookies, and various ethnic foods, at encouraged to attend this free work- as enhancing the singing of your course entitled "Orthodoxy 101." it Come to the back of the church, enter using materials from Scripture Press. ; • St. Clement Orthodox Church, 19600 shop presented by Cathy Clough, favorite Christmas Carols, at Christ meets weekly 7 p.m. Wednesdays at entrance No. 2. For more information, The non-denominational program is j Ford Road, between Southfield and Director of New Hope Center for Grief Our SaviOr Lutheran Church, 14175 Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, call Grace at (734) 464-1896, Shirley open to all ages. No. charge for the Evergreen, Dearborn. For more infor- Support. The workshop ends with a Farmington Road, north of i-96, (734) 464-3656, or Geri (734) 464-8906. classes taking place 9:30-10:15 a.m. 5 mation, call (313) 271-3110. . 36075 W. Seven Mile Road, between special time of remembrance. Livonia. No charge but a free-wili Farmington and Newburgh roads, Stronger Women every Sunday. Service follows at 10:30 Registration not requirec. For more offering, being taken. Open to the pub- a.m. For more information, call (248).,. ; Advent celebration Livonia. The course is open to the pub- Walking group, jogging, aerobic exer- information call Dorothy at (248) 374- lic. For more information, call (734). 652-7774. ; Men's Advent Communion Breakfast lic, and there is no cost involved. The cise, crafts, speakers, coffee social, fun 5966. 522-6830. Celebration 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, keynote speaker is Rev. Syngman Lecture series Journalist to speak Rhee, 212th moderator of the Began 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, and con- Jack lessenberry, a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), at tinues to Dec. 6, at The Basilica of St. journalism faculty at Wayne State Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, University, will speak at 9:45 a.m. 17567 Hubbell at West Outer Drive, 18200, Livonia. Open to anyone inter- Sunday, December 12, in the sanctuary Detroit. Cost is $7. Call (734) 425-3024 ested in learning more about the of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Five or Presbytery office at (.866; 34b- 0r-hoGOx Cnristian faith, Gail [734} Mile and inkster roads, Livonia. All are 6550, ext. 220. 422-0010. invited to attend this free event. For Sake sale LOGO? more information, call (734) 422-1470. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Lessenberry is the editorial vice pres- Obituaries, Memorials, Remembrances St. Mary's Basilica, 18100 Merriman, invites all youth in grades 3-8 to par- ident of Hometown Communications, Livonia. Church tours available. ticipate in LOGOS beginning 4:30-7:30 a group of 64 local newspapers in •800-579-7355 • tax: 734-953-2232 Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky, and has Craft show p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 and continu- •mail: [email protected] Featuring more than 80 crafters 9 ing for 8-weeks at 620 Romeo Road, been a consultant, editorial advisor, a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oec. 4, at St Rochester. There are opportunities for and is or has been a writer for many Thomas a'Becket Church, 555 South recreation, music, dinner, and Bible national and regional publications, Lilley at Cherry Hill, Canton. Bake sale Study. For more information, call (248) including Vanity Fair, Esquire, George, MARIAN (BELL) MOKKOW and lunch available. Admission is $2, 651-9361. The New York Times, the Washington CHARLES (GENE) E.AMYX Post, and the Boston Globe. Locally, Age 68, of Birmingham, MI, formerly Was born in Detroit in 1917 and died under age 12 free. Call (734) 981-1333. Birmingham-First Concert Series he is a contributing editor and colum- of Plymouth, MI, and Lockland, OH, Nov. 28, 2004 after an extended ill- Holiday craft fair Medieval and Renaissance vocal nist for Hour Detroit Magazine, the died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at ness. A Bentley Village resident in Featuring more than 75 crafters 11 music with Vox, a professional a cap- home with family. He was born May Naples, Florida, she formerly lived in Metro Times, the Traverse-City Record a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oec. 4, also pella ensemble 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 1936. He is survived by his four Traverse City, Michigan. She attended Eagle, the Toledo (Ohio) Blade, and the children, Charles Jr, (Gale) Amyx of the University of Michigan where she bake sale and refreshments, at Tri- 10, at First Presbyterian Church, 1669 City Christian Church, 3855 Sheldon, Heritage Newspaper Group in Wayne Plymouth, John Michael Amyx of met and married Earl Morrow, the love West Maple, between Cranbrook and and Washtenaw counties. Plymouth, Rebecca (James) Westropp of her life. Recently they celebrated north of Michigan Avenue, $1 admis- Southfield roads. Meet the artists of West Bloomfield and Sandra sixty-seven wonderftil years of mar- sion. For information, call (734) 397- reception follows the program. Living Nativity (Raymond) Rogal of Birmingham; riage. Marian made family and friends 0819. Childcare provided for children nine grandchildren and one great- her focus. She is survived by husband 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at grandson. Gene is also survived by his Earl, sons Tom (Merilyn), Rick (Ann) Marian Advent Retreat through second grade. No charge but Kenwood Church of Christ, 20200 sister, Juanita Carol Acus of Evendale, JEAN MacGREGORWEIR and daughter Pat Mack (Brad), six freewill offering is collected to benefit Ohio. Preceding him in'death were his grandchildren and eleven great grand- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in Merriman, between Seven and Eight Age 72 of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, parents, Beulah (nee Haney) and children. An angel in our lives is an the East Dining Room in the future events in the concert series. Mile, Livonia. For more information, passed away Sunday morning, Elmer Amyx, and his brothers, Billie angel in God's arms. Always cheerful, Residence Hall at Madonna University, November 28th at Wm. Beaumont Benefit concert call (248) 476-8222. Lee and Bobby Amyx, all of Lockland, loving, kind and generous, Marian Hospital, Royal Oak, after a long ill- 14221 Levan Road, Livonia. This year's Singer songwriter Terry Gonda and Christmas Cantata Ohio. Gene graduated from Lockland lived a full and vibrant life; warmly ness. She was the beloved wife of theme is "Journey with Mary to High in Ohio and Baptist Bible touching those around her. Her zest for her band will perform at a Christmas "Born is the King" features music by Richard M. Weir. Her daughter, Wendy College in Springfield, MO. Mr Amyx travel, phenomenal memory and pro- Christmas" and Rev. Daniel Jones, party to benefit the Haven Domestic composer and artist Matt Bono 5:30 Weir Schulze lives here in Bloomfield is retired from Ford Motor Co., after life letter writing were legendary. Per professor, Sacred Heart Major Violence Shelter 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, with her two sons, Christopher age 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Peace 35 years of service. Funeral Service, Marian's request, a memorial service and Nicholas age 3- Jeannie went to Seminary, will lead the day's events. Dec. 10, at the First United Methodist Lutheran Church, 17029 West 13 Mile, Thursday 10 AM at Vermeuien to celebrate her life wili be held at a Kingswood School and earned a Activities include quiet reflection and Church, 14 Judson Street. Pontiac. The Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor later date at the family's summer home between Greenfield and Southfield Bachelor's Degree from the University Road, Plymouth (btwn Sheldon and in Traverse City MI. In lieu of flowers prayer: three conferences: lunch: indi- evening includes a visit from Santa, roads, Southfield. Call (248) 642-7047. of Michigan. She loved traveling, golf Beck). Visitation, Wednesday 2-4 and the family wishes memorial gifts be vidual reconciliation; Exposition of games, and Christmas dinner. Tickets and being with friends. Following is a Global Gifts and Crafts Shop 6-9 PM. Memorials may be made to made to Hospice of Naples, 1095 the Blessed Sacrament: the mysteries letter recently sent to her by her grand- are $10 for adults and $5 for children Items created by crafts persons and Life Challenge, of S.E. Michigan, Whippoorwill Lane, Naples Fl, 34105 son Christopher: "Dear Grandma, you of the rosary with meditation pre- with group rates available, and can be artists, nearly all of whom are in the 17667 Pierson, Detroit, MI 48219. pared and led by students; and are the greatest Grandma I would ever reserved by calling organizer Curtis Third World, gifts come from worker asked for. Thank you for playing cards Sunday Mass celebrated in the Jacks at (248) 390-0814 or online at cooperatives resulting from the work LALLAH G.JOHNSTON, and Monopoly with me, bringing me University Chapel at 4 p.m. The cost is www.terrygonda.com. cookies and treats and presents; help- of our ABC missionaries and partner 86 of Howell, formerly of Inkster died ing with my brother when your $15 and includes lunch and refresh- November 28, 2004. Visitation Journey to Bethletiem Baptist conventions, sale continues 10 babysitting. I wish you a Happy ments. For reservations or informa- Wednesday 2-5 PM with Services at Live the story of the events leading to a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday Thanksgiving. I hope that doctors tion, call (734) 432-5419. Advance 5 PM at MacDonald's Funeral Home, the birth of Christ 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, through Dec. 18, includes a UNICEF figure out how to stop cancer. You will reservations required. 517-546-2800. Dec. 10, and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oec. Card Shop, at First Baptist Church, always be in my mind forever. Thank you for everything you have done for Jesus' Birthday Party 11, Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, • Birmingham. Two hours of free park- WESTON W. MEYER me. We will miss you. I love you * OBITUARY POLICY " A child centered worship 4 p.m. . between Middlebelt and Inkster roads. ing available in municipal lot adjacent grandma." Visitation was from 10- The first five lines of an November 24,2004. Age 83. Beloved Saturday, Dec. 4, followed by a birth- Tours begin every 20 minutes. Call to the building. Call (248) 644-0550 12noon on Wednesday, December 1, obituary are published at no husband of Mary Sue (nee. Ekelund). 2004 from the Wm. R. Hamilton Co., day celebration with cupcakes and (734) 421-1760. for more information. cost. All additional lines mlI Dear brother of Eric Meyer. Brother- Birmingham, followed by Funeral be charged at $4 per line^ou punch, at St. Paul's United Methodist Annual cookie walk in-law of Sally Skillman and Dodie Service at 2pm. Interment was in may place a picture of pur Smith. Loving uncle of Christopher, Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester. 9 a.m. until sold out Saturday, Dec. 11, White. Chapel Memorial Cemetery, loved swe for an additional Amy, Newton, Stephen and Timothy Troy. Skillman; David, Michael, Douglas cost of only $6. Symbolic and the late Gregory Smith; and emblems may be included at • Donald Meyer. Also survived by 17 no cost (ffxample:toericaii hags, teligious^yi-nbohetc.) grandnieces and nephews. Funeral MAE L. TAYLOR These area florists are standing by waiting services were held Wednesday, Died peacefully on November 29, assist you with your floral arrangement • . December 1 at All Saints Episcopal Friday SPM for Sand*? Church, 171 W. Pike St., Pontiac. 2004 at the age of 94. Loving wife to Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & the late James Norman; Dearest moth- wer 1 er to Norma (Patrick) Connors, Larry idtuj.yum . Sons 248-549-0500. Memorial trib- utes to the charity of donor's choice. (Patty), Thomas (Mary Judith), Jim Flower King of Livonia Obituary at (Barbara), Alice (Jim).Padilla, and the e-mhy&jfmto www.DesmondFimeralHome. com late Jack; mother-in-law to Kathy 34899 Plymouth Road Taylor; Cherished grandmother to 27 or fax la Livonia, Ml 48150 grandchildren and 35 great grandchil- GLENN L STEPHENS QSSfse/oCteraletJe 800.657.6749*734,513.8000 dren. Visitation will be held on Age 102 November 27, 2004. Passed Thursday from 1pm until 9pm with a 734-853-2232 www.flowerkingoflivonia.com away at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. 7:30pm Scripture service at Faulmann Forme tofomftm mlh Beloved husband of the late Leona. & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, For more info FARMINGTON CENTER Wes/ey Dear father of Arthur "Bob", Gladys 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser; Funeral 734-953-2870 FLORIST Berry (Thomas) Smith and Don. Loving Mass will be at 10:30am on Friday in orUiKefser on how you ca St.Athanasius Church, Roseville with 23340 Farmington Road grandfather of 7 and great grandfather 734*853-2887 a 10am visitation. Memorials to your Floral Bu Farmington, Ml 48336 ^flowers of 16. Arrangements by Harry J. Will atotflm here please call Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Henry Ford Hospice or Meals on §sg-gt8-788s 888-814-4726 • 248-474-4726 1-800-WESLEYS Livonia. Interment Oakland Hills, Wheels of Macomb. 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Ray & Eleanor ea CD Match sparklers C/D with holiday What to have Making dinner can be a snap if there are some Wine selection for a holi- basic items on hand, says day party or dinner is chef Dlanna Stoffer of uncomplicated. Choose a Certified Angus Beef r sparkling wine. It's festive. brand. Step two: Make the right With some, ofithe foi- . food match for the selected lowing items in the bubbly. pantry and basic beef For this, we sought some cuts, delicious entrees : help for you from Ron Boyd, can be easy. executive chef of the The basics are kosher : Restaurant at Domaine salt or coarse sea salts - Chandon in California's Napa * they enhance meat with Valley. Boyd has a masterful Jeff Smith has a pure salt flavor, says grasp of technique with a re-created the Smith' Stoffer. Whole pepper- cooking style centered on family holiday nut roti corns and a peppermiH -- what he described as !or Hanukkah. fresh ground pepper has "focused flavors." an amazing flavor com-;, -- He believes in treating food pared to pre-ground .... and flavors with a delicate since pepper loses its fla- touch, enhancing them to the vor quickiy after being point of harmony but not fur- ground. ther. This aspect makes his The spice cupboard suggestions for the delicate should include rosemary, nature of sparkling wines oregano, sage and thyme. invaluable. These familiar herbs Chandon Brut Classic each add their distinctive ($17), full-bodied yet soft and flavor to beef and are dry, has archetypical crisp available in ground or j apple character. "Think Traditional foods are re-created for Hanukkah whole ieaf versions. seafood," Boyd suggests. Fennei seeds are avail- "Much as you would for a able whoie and ground,. sauvignon blanc. Dishes with and they can be used in mussels, clams, oysters and both sweet and savory,... caviar work well." DELIGHTS dishes. Puff pastry appetizers are For marinated steaks or another natural as is ; roasts, enjoy the variety - Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce of soy sauces now avail- . because the Chandon Brut able. Classic is an excellent palate anukkah is a time for family For Hanukkah, he will pre- Remember it usually refresher. For the same reason, and festive foods. pare some foods cooked in takes the place of salt in this bubbly enhances a Caesar For some area residents, oil, a Jewish custom during a recipe. salad with crisp romaine, the celebration of this eight- this special time. These Worcestershire is anchovies for a salty element day Jewish holiday will be foods, such as latkes, repre- another pantry classic and a creamy dressing. special, thanks in part to Jeff sent the miracle of the oil. that adds a tart fruit and Boyd considers Chandon Smith. He's making sure they In 165 BCE, Judah and his spice fiavor with salty Carneros Blanc de Noirs enjoy special foods to mark followers, called the attributes. ($17), with its soft red fruit the Festival of Lights. And Maccabees, reclaimed the Teriyaki sauce is great flavors and lingering creamy they, in turn, can invite their temple in Israel from the on its own or mix it with texture, the most food- family members to share Syrians. When they went to dark beers and fresh gin- friendly of Chandon's these delicious offerings. relight the eternal flame, ger. Remember mari- sparklers. It complements Smith is the executive chef there was only enough oil for nades need, acid, making: everything from fruity, spicy at the Marvin and Betty one day. Miraculously, it last- beer or wine great choic- and salty foods to southwest- Danto Family Health Care ed for eight days, hence the es. ern, Mexican and Asian cui- Center in West Bloomfield. length of time Hanukkah is Other ingredients good sine. Try Chandon's Blanc de Under the guidance of Rabbi celebrated. for marinades are: olive Noirs with a roast beef salad Hershel Klainberg, he over- Potato latkes, served with Jeff Smith, executive chef at the Danto Center, shows some dishes he oil, beef stbck, onions, complemented by feta cheese sees the preparation of the applesauce and sour cream, will serve during Hanukkah. Clockwise from left, the dishes are beef with garlic, packaged herb and and a citrus dressing or kosher meals for the center's burgundy ragout, honey glaze chicken stuffed with sweet fruit and garlic seasoning packet,.. Atlantic salmon with sour 150 residents. PLEASE SEE HANUKKAH, 02 topped with sweet onion compote, and a holiday nut roll. packagedtjryranch ; cream chive potatoes. dressing and French onion soup. DELICIOUS MATCHES For information and' ' recipes, see www.certi- HOLIDAY OATMEAI COOKIE BRITTLE Extended aging, creating a 1 fiedangusbeef.com. fuller body, enables Chandon 1 2 cups oats (quick or old fash- Reserve Blanc de Noirs ($24) ioned, uncooked) Sending food to stand up to smoked baby 1-fccups all-purpose flour The holiday season back ribs or honey and soy finds many people send- marinated barbecued chick- \ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut ing packages of food to en. Minced pork in lettuce members of the into small pieces wraps or spicy tuna rolls are American armed forces. 1 cup powdered sugar also tasty matches. Remember to mail food % cup firmly packed brown sugar Chandon Riche ($17), as gifts that are not perish- l-Vz teaspoons water the name implies, pairs well able and can toierate a' 1 teaspoon vanilla with rich and spicy foods and range of temperatures Give the gift 2 cups (12 ounces) bittersweet or fruit-based desserts. The and won't break with: sweeter style follows the culi- semisweet chocolate chips rough handling. ;» . % cup white chocolate pieces nary principle of sweet beats of cookies Avoid fragile cookies Edible gold dust (optional) heat and balances the "heat" If it is the holidays, it must be and items containing of spicy foods with ingredients time for cookies^. chocolate as they could sucK?aS cnSfes, cilantro, lembn Cookie walks, Bake sales and Heat oven to 3502 F. Line two melt in high tempera- grass or green curry. This bub- family gatherings all present a QUAKER OATS large cookie sheets with alu- tures. High moisture bly works as well with rich homemade way to enjoy the This holiday season add a more personal touch with holiday oatmeal cookie brittle. minum foil. cakes should be avoided • foods, such as pate and foie sweets of the season. because tHey can grow;'; In large bowl, combinie oats, gras or fresh fruit tarts. moid. More than 50 varieties of gifts or selling them at a church white chocolate right out of the flour and baking powder. Acid . Chandon Reserve Brut cookies will be available at the function not only allows you to oven. A sprinkling of edible buttter. Beat on low to medium The U.S. Department ($24), benefiting from addi- Holy Transfiguration Orthodox add that personal touch, but gold dust is optional. Break into speed of electric mixer until 6f Agriculture recom- tional aging time on the Church's 11th Annual Cookie also gives you the opportunity pieces when cool and gift wrap. crumbly. Add powdered sugar, mends the following yeast, has richer, more com- Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. to spend some quality time with Or, if it's more family time brown sugar, water and vanilla. foods to be sent: plex, creamy, yeasty and 11. The church is located at family and friends. that you're looking for, try mak- Beat on low speed until dough Dried beef or poultry; ; nutty flavors that take to 36075 W. Seven Mile (south Baking is one of the mdst ing No-Bake Holiday Ornament forms. such as beef jerky, turkey richer foods such as smoked side) between Farmington and enjoyable holiday traditions, so Cookies with the kids. Parents Divide dough in half. Place jerky or beef slims, dehy- fish, grilled or roasted white Newburgh roads in Livonia. make a party out of it. can melt the chocolate, butter one-half on one cookie sheet; flat- drated soups and mixes; ; meats and shellfish. Boyd Homemade holiday cookies Pick out a favorite recipe or and marshmallows, while kids ten with lightly floured hands canned corned beef, noted that "it also pairs with also will be available 10 a.m. to two, invite a few friends or fam- can stir in the oats. Everyone into 13-by-fMnch rectangle, canned anchovies, the earthy flavors of wild 1 noon, Saturday, Dec. 11, at the ily members and stock up on can shape the cooled mixture about /® inch thick. Repeat using canned shrimp and mushroom dishes, with 12th Annual Cookie & Basket ingredients. If you're short on into small balls and roll them in remaining dough and second canned dips; dense and ~ Japanese favorites such as Sale at the West Bloomfield time, divvy up the shopping list their favorite candy coatings or cookie sheet. dry baked goods, such as- vegetable tempura, with United Methodist Church, 4100 among your guests. coconut flakes. Bake 22-25 minutes or until frultcakes and biscotti;'• " roasted chicken or a classic Walnut Lake Road,'A quarter Need help choosing a recipe? Continue the fun by packag- golden brown, rotating cookie canned nuts and dried roast pork tenderloin." mile west of Orchard Lake Holiday Oatmeal Cookie Brittle ing these festive sweets for gift sheets after 12 minutes. Remove fruits, such as raisins and Chandon 1998 Etoile Brut Road in West Bloomfield. is a delicious choice that's fast giving. Decorative plates or cookie sheets to wire racks. apricots. r Sur Lies ($35) is a classic, Choose baskets filled with and festive. clear plastic containers with lids Sprinkle one cup dark choco- Makes sure there is a special occasion aperitif bub- homemade jams, jellies, cookies While the brittle bakes, set make sturdy holders and both late pieces evenly over each large, name and address on the - bly. Great on its own, it's a and candies. and chat over steaming cups of may be wrapped in food-safe warm cookie. Let stand two-three package. "stellar" match with a main Then there are the holiday flavored coffee or hot cider. The cellophane and tied with pretty minutes. With spatula or knife, The U.S. Postal Service course of sauteed sea bass, gatherings coming up in a few short wait will be well worth it ribbons. Don't forget to include spread softened chocolate evenly will not deliver maii short weeks. as this easy cookie brittle is the recipe. It will be a gift that addressed to "any serv- PLEASE SEE WINE, 03 Giving homemade cookies as frosted with bittersweet and keeps on giving. PLEASE SEE COOKIES, 03 iceman." p2 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 2,2004 TASTE wiviv.iiometownlife.com CALENDAR Check ingredients Please submit items at least two weeks in advance of the date it should be published. Send to Ken Abramczyk, • Taste editor,Observers Eccentric . Newspapers, 36215 Schoolcraft, before baking Livonia, 48150, or e-maii kabram- [email protected] (NAPS) - Get ready. Get set. nutmeg, mace and ginger Cooking at Schoolcraft Begin baking. • Nuts such as almonds, Enjoy continuing education classes But before creating those pecans and walnuts taught by culinary arts instructors at memorable morsels, check to • Flours, including cake Schoolcraft College In Livonia. Marcus see that you have all the fresh flour, whole wheat and all-pur- Haight, certified executive chef and ingredients you need. pose Schoolcraft instructor, wiii teach his Choose a fall day as your • Baking chocolate Five Star Restaurant Revue 11 a,m,-2 annual day to replace older • Canned fruits, pumpkin, p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Cost is $139 per baking ingredients. Mark the milks class. December classes include: Wild day on your calendar so you'll • Dried fruits such as Game with certified master chef Jeff. remember and make a list of raisins, cranberries and apri- Gabriel, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. the basics. Your list will proba- cots . 1 ($105); Soups & Stews, 9-1 p.m. bly include: Saturday, Dec. 4 ($89), and Holiday Gift NAPS • Baking powder. This Remember to always mark Baskets with certified master pastry recipe powerhouse maybe the the purchase date on the bot- But before creating those memorable morsels, check to see that you have all the fresh ingredients you need. chef Joe Decker, 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, least expensive ingredient tom of new ingredients, so you Dec. 8 ($109). For more information on ounce for ounce in many know whether they need to be PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 1 cup pecans, chopped thoroughly. these and other culinary arts continu- recipes but if it doesn't work,, replaced before the baking sea- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ing education classes visit www.school- V2 cup butter, softened your recipe may fail. son starts. You needn't replace greased cookie sheet. Bake at craft.edu under Continuing Education V2 cup shortening ; In a large bowl, cream butter, Even if the expiration date each item in your pantry every 3752 F for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool Schedule or call (734) 462-4448. V2 cup sugar shortening, sugars, eggs and on the can hasn't passed, an year, but marking dates will vanilla; set aside. on wire rack. Makes about 2% Healthy Cooking Classes 1 cup brown sugar, packed dozen cookies. Enjoy vegetarian, whole foods cooking open can should probably be help you decide what to throw 2 eggs In a separate bowl, sift togeth- For more recipes and baking classes with macrobiotic chef Valerie replaced. out. 1 teaspoon vanilla er flour and baking powder. Stir tips, visit www.homebaking.org. Wilson. Learn how to prepare healthy, • Baking soda (one for bak- Once you're sure you have I-1/? cups all-purpose flour flour mixture into creamed mix- delicious meals for you and your fami- ing, one for cleaning) everything you need, this deli- 2 teaspoons baking powder ture until combined. Replace baking ingredients at the start of the baking season to ly in a relaxed atmosphere as students • Cornstarch cious recipe can help start your 1 cup chocolate chips Add chocolate chips, white baking season with a smile. ensure success. get "hands-on" experience preparing • Spices such as cinnamon, 1 cup white chocolate chips chocolate chips and pecans. Mix the recipes. Each class includes dis- cussions on the healthy benefits of the

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With sharp knife, and details of all other classes can be looking for an alternative to it appear easy anyway. 3 cups homemade or low-sodium While duck breasts are in the score skin side of duck breasts in found at www.macrovai.com, Classes your usual meat or poultry for chicken broth oven, pour off fat from skillet Commenting on the recipe, a series of parallel cuts%-inch are held in Garden City and the fee for festive entertaining during the 4 Granny Smith or pippin apples breasts were browned in. Add "Duck just seems to lend itself apart, without cutting into meat. . each class is $25, visit the website or holiday season, an option to fruit," he said, smiling, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter honey and cook, stirring to dis- Make a second series of parallel solve browned duck juices in call (734) 261-2856 for more informa- would be to follow food writer acknowledging, 'Yes, it's a 1 tablespoon vegetable oil cuts perpendicular to the first to pan, about 3 minutes or until tion. and cooking teacher James cliche." Salt and black pepper (to taste) form crosshatch pattern. Season Peterson's lead and fearlessly honey darkens slightly. Carefully Cookie walk About this particular combi- 6 White Pekin duck breast halves breasts with salt and pepper. pour in cider and simmer until serve duck. nation, Peterson said, "I like - More than 50 varieties of cookies will (6. ounces each) Place breasts skin side down syrupy. Add chicken broth, be available at the Holy Peterson's credentials for the sweet and sour aspect." 3 tablespoons honey in heavy nonstick skillet large remaining butter and thyme; Transfiguration Orthodox Church's 11th inspiring confidence? His He likes to use sauerkraut, l-'/p cups sparkling apple cider enough to hold them comfort- simmer until sauce thickens . Annual Cookie Walk Saturday, Dec. 11. numerous cookbooks include too, he said, for its combina- 1-V2 teaspoons chopped fresh ably in one layer. Cook over slightly (there will be about% Doors open at 8 a.m., the sale begins The Duck Cookbook (Stewart, tion of flavor with the red meat thyme medium heat about 8 minutes or cup). Heat apples gently in at 9 a.m. and continues until cookies Tabori & Chang, 2003, $30) - of duck. sauce; keep warm over low heat. In saucepan over medium until fat runs out and skin is • - are sold out. The church is located at illustrated, like most of the Peterson talked about what heat, simmer broth until golden-brown and crisp. (Some Cut each breast crosswise on a 36075 W. Seven Mile (south side) others, with his own photo- he was doing as he cooked, reduced to l-ji cups; set aside. breasts may brown more quickly slight angle into 4 to 5 slices between Farmington and Newburgh graphs. explaining his methods and than others; remove each breast Peel, core and cut each apple about'/s-inch thick; fan 1 breast roads in Livonia. suggesting variations, scoring as it is done.) Recently, in a Manhattan into 12 wedges. on each of 4 plates. Spoon sauce kitchen, Peterson demonstrat- the skin a little to render a bit Transfer breasts to baking and apples over duck, dividing it ed for a visitor the preparation of the fat, sauteing over medi- In large skillet over medium dish or another skillet, skin side evenly. Makes 6 servings. um heat so as not to overcook heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the of an unpublished recipe for down, and finish cooking in oven Serving suggestion: Serve with duck breasts cooked with cider the duck - "You want meat butter with the oil until butter about 8 minutes for rare, 10 foams. Add apples; cook about 8 a pilaf of mixed wild and long- Celebrate and apples. that's a little rare." minutes for medium-rare and 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, grain rice. New Year's with It was ready quickly, and it is family & friends at Roma Banquets CRUISEOM jgy #1 In Cruising, HL Nationwide Friday, December 31 EASTER BREAK FAMILY 8:00 pm to 2:00 am CRUISE $100 per couple includes: •Reserved seating March 27, 2005 •Showcase buffet dinner Carnival Miracle™ and sweet table 7 Night Western •Premium bar package Caribbean •Live entertainment From $902 by Channel 6 Price is cruise only, per person, based *Festive hats, balloons cm double occupancy and includes i port charges. 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HANUIHAH RECIPES -tk:c ; Farmland FROM PAGE D1 SMITH FAMILY HOLIDAY NUT carrots 1/2 pound diced yellow onions Sliced Bacon ROLL 1/2 pound diced potatoes Regular or Thick, 16 oz. pkg. Filling 21/4 pounds beef stew meat, will be part of the festivities %pound shelled and chopped cubed -provided at the center. "And walnuts 30 ounce can diced tomatoes we will provide doughnuts, 1 /a cup soft butter with juice, divided another customary treat, Vscup sugar 1/16 teaspoon ground bay Buy One greets and other special 'A cup milk leaves -foods" said the chef. The resi- Get One V/z teaspoon vanilla dents will be treated to 11/2 tablespoon soy sauce Smith's own family's holiday Mix all filling ingredients 3/4 ounce beef base (no MSG) nut roll, which he has adapt- together and set aside. 51/3 cups water, divided ed to Jewish kosher guide- Dougji 1/4 cup flour Kellogg's lines. 1 cake yeast 1/2 cup Burgundy cooking wine Buy One Buy One 'A cup miik 11/3 tablespoon Worcestershire Smith, who is not Jewish, is Frosted Flakes |Si employee of Sodexho, the 2 cups flour sauce Get One 'A cup sugar 6 ounces frozen peas 25 oz. contractor which provides terra et e f#od services for the center. V3 tablespoon salt Corn Pops, 18.8 oz.; He said he has enjoyed the 'A cup butter Prepare egg noodles accord- Crispin 12 oz.; challenge of learning how to 1 egg ing to package directions. Keep Indian Summer Campbell's^. prepare kosher foods for the % cup sour cream warm. Rice Krispies, 19 oz.; residents. 1 beaten egg Boil carrots, onions and Apple Juice Froot Loops, 19.7 oz.; Select Soups Powdered sugar "I was excited when I took potatoes in water (just enough 64 oz. Frosted Bit*8ize Mini Wheats, all varieties this position a year ago," to cover) until tender. Drain. Dissolve yeast in warm milk. 24.3 oz.; or Variety Pack, 9.6 oz. 18.6-19 oz. Smith said. "I knew I would Mix all ingredients (cxccpt nut In large soup kettle, brov*" have the opportunity to filling) together. Knead dough beef cubes. Add 1 cup tomatoes ^expand my cooking skills. for a few minutes until dough and juice, bay leaves, soy sauce, "This I have done and I've also is smooth. Make two balls. Roll beef base and 5 cups of water. gained a wealth of knowledge Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, thin and fill with nut filling. Shop online at www.®v$c«$xom of Jewish customs and tradi- cover and simmer for 1 hour or Roll like a jelly roll. Let rise 1 tions" until meat is tender. Farminaton His * Ptyroouth/Northvilie locations * pick-up only hour on well-greased cookie H£ explained, for instance, sheet. In small bowl, combine flour that kosher Jews can have and remaining water. Stir into ' fish, but the varieties allowed Brush with beaten egg and beef mixture. Simmer for 5 inust have scales and fins and bake at 3502 F for 30 minutes. minutes or until thickened. Discover the Chef in you! When cool, sprinkle with pow- cannot be bottom-feeders, , Add carrots, onions and dered sugar. Makes two loaves. j 'Such as catfish. Also, shell potatoeSj remaining tomat'^'"- Decadent Desserts: } iMfaC «&. fish, such as shrimp and lob- and juice, wine, Worcestershire rnsm m | ster, are not allowed. BEEF RAGOUT BURGUNDY WITH sauce and peas to beef mixture. Meal Solutions ,v Smith's career in the culi- Heat until warm and serve over NOODLES nary field began when he noodles. 36 ounces medium-wide egg Cooking Class 1 grained with a master chef at Makes 12 servings. • \ J ' noodles • i jk' private club in Southfield. Recipes provide by Jeff Smith. TONIGHT, December 2nd ? I ; He then spent two years at 1/2 pound julienne-cut fresh I 1 Pisney World cooking and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -learning high-volume food *md dairy.)" He added that there is keep in my office." "preparation. He returned to separate flatware, glassware As Hanukkah approaches - at our Livonia store •the Detroit area and joined and serving trays to assure it begins at sundown on 1 Sodexho seven years ago. (Six Mite Road at Newburgh Road) that the two food groups are Tuesday, Dec. 7 - Smith is , j-,1 His current position not served together. busy checking menus and Requires him to oversee two adding more sweets. '.-kitchens, including two sepa- "And we have still another 'fate dishwashing operations. set of dishes and utensils used "We tend to restrict sweets * This is because kosher food strictly for Passover," Smith on a daily basis and serve preparation mandates the said. more fruits," he said. "We're separation of meat and dairy According to the chef, in his adding more cakes and other products. early days at the center he desserts during Hanukkah, as made a few mistakes by mix- well as some of the other "Our red kitchen is for ing meat and dairy in recipes. favorite treats of the resi- preparing meat; the blue, the "We had to get rid of a few dents." Baiiy items," Smith said. pans, but now I'm familiar "Both have their own pans, with the requirements. If in Sandra Dalka-Prysby is a freelance T&&d- (deai. cooking utensils and dishes doubt, I ask the rabbi or writer for the Observers Eccentric (patterned for meat; solid for check one of the many books, I Newspapers. etU'rtiv

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This special impact of the subdivision loan combination can be project did not warrant the Shiela Oietz is a Realtor a^nd earned her M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. used for refinances and for degree of improvements purchases, and is especially mandated by the useful for borrowers who are municipality. It also argued paying for private mortgage that it was an insurance, or'PMI. unconstitutional infringement upon its an M.B.A. help^s Realtors get Consider a hypothetical constitutional rights. In a young couple who bought decision of the Texas their home with a very small Supreme Court citing a 1987 payment a year ago. These U.S. Supreme Court borrowers are likely trying decision requiring localities to either improve their to demonstrate a "nexus" down to business in their field mortgage interest rate or to between a legitimate reduce or eliminate their government interest and the PMI payments, or both. BY KEELY SCHRAMM and advanced degrees. exaction it demands from The Western Wayne Oakland County Because it is unlikely that STAFF WRITER Aldouby earned his M.B.A. from the developer, and another Pace University in Manhattan and his their home has appreciated case ruling that exactions much in just one year, they Sometimes your children turn the Association of Realtors in Michigan bachelor's degree in political science. must be proportionate to He worked as a journalist and pub- may not be able to accom-r the impact on the tables as they come of age and coun- plish both objectives with a sel you. That's what happened to has added 30 to 40 new members a lished a newsletter, Real Estate development, the court Broker's Report. single loan. They could found on behalf of the Shiela Dietz. She and her daughter, month for the past year, according probably reduce their inter- builder and indicated that Melissa, were taking a walk through "After writing so much about it I est rate, but will not likely the municipalities efforts their Birmingham neighborhood and decided to go into real estate myself," entirely eliminate their PMI. were simply a way for the discussing Melissa's future. to association President Chris he said. "You're self-employed. However, they may suc- municipality to "extract a "She just got her B.A. from the Nobodv tells you what to do. Where ceed using a combination benefit to which the town University of Michigan and wasn't Courtney. Laid-off executives your business goes is up to you. solution that calls for them was not entitled." The court sure what to do next. I kept telling You're marketing and selling ideas, to take out two separate new recognized that in cases her to do what you love and the seeking a new career are a big factor it's important to have a business loans to replace their exist- such as this, the money will follow. background. It's been really critical ing one. The first would be a government has the burden "For example," she told her daugh- in the recent expansion, he said. for me. One of the chief things I do is conventional loan written at $£ justifying the condition of ter. "I will always be sorry I didn't go figure out ways to differentiate myself 80 percent of their home's exaction demanded of the into real estate." from my competitors." current value, and the sec- developer. Her daughter's response was Dietz and Aldouby said they've ond would be a HELOC 'Obviously, when you talk to me, it both built on what they learned in large enough to pay off the doesn't apply to you.'" business school. balance of the first mort- own boss and have your own business "Home ownership has been a more i recently read an article Dietz said she'll never forget that gage, plus the new loans' condo ra e in was helpful," she said. "As a Realtor, sound investment," said Dietz. "It's a regarding 9 conversation, it changed her life. costs. communities where directors Melissa decided to study interior you are absolutely independent. I big part of people's financial portfo- have been assaulted and, in design at Parson's School of Design in really do love it. It's a constant chal- lio. Having an understanding of By structuring the refi- some instances, murdered. How New York City. And Dietz, who lenge. I'm really in charge of this. It's properties, markets and values helps nance in this manner, the do you deal with that situation? worked at Chrysler and Compuware something you can manage and grow you work with clients to know what borrowers will avoid PMI, before starting her own consulting without worrying about tax referen- finances they should relegate to hous- and can pay as little as just ing. It's their family business, you're the interest on the HELOC.. Short of consulting with a firm, did something a lot of people dums and corporate cycles. You can helping them manage that. Yoii can Also, with that costly PMI psychologist, the association are afraid to do, she decided to follow make a difference every day, it's up to be the person you wish you had when eliminated, they can volun- tan take various steps to her dream. you." you were buying and selling a house. tarily keep their payments at deal with condo rage. Some It wasn't the first time she changed If Michael Aldouby, a Realtor with Things you learned in the corporate the pre-refinance level, and suggestions which I have careers. Dietz worked as a speech RE/MAX New Trend in Farmington world can be brought to real estate." apply the overage toward heard about include (1) pathologist for 11 years in Michigan fails, he has nobody to blame but the principle on the new Staying calm, (2) listening and California before deciding to himself. — Aldouby believes real estate is the HELOC to build equity ind responding to the co- enroll in the M.B.A. program at the "A lot of people don't want to do perfect business to use the tools he more quickly. 6wner, (3) staying proactive University of Michigan. real estate because the risk. But there has and his M.B.A. "A lot of people asa board to deal with the "I was in California when is no job security anymore. Here at think Realtors aren't needed, and Since all FHA loans carry frroblem, (4) acting quickly Proposition 13 reduced funding for least you have a little control. In they can do the job themselves. But PMI, borrowers who have ana consulting with your public schools," she said. "I asked many corporations there's politics in my opinion, things have never been in an FHA mortgage association attorney, (5) if myself, 'Do I still want to be doing and all that. I like controlling my des- been as complicated as they are for more than a year are necessary, posting off duty this for 30 years?' When the answer tiny." today. There's a lot involved - mar- great combo loan candi- p'blice to patrol your is 'no' you're a lame duck in your own The Western Wayne Oakland keting, negotiating, paperwork. dates. For these borrowers meetings, (6) getting life." County Association of Realtors in People stand to lose a lot if there are and all others who wish to professional assistance, and be fiscally savvy, the added Dietz talked to people she knew, Michigan has added 30 to 40 new errors. This is often their biggest (?) if necessary, calling the tax benefit and the improved Mike Cotter and Dave Busch at members a month for the past year, investment." cash flow of a new combina- Snyder, Kinney, Bennett and Keating according to association President Real estate has become very big tion mortgage is certainly in Birmingham. "I had bought and Chris Courtney. Laid-off executives business. "There's a tendency for worth the additional effort. sold houses through them," she said. seeking a new career are a big factor M.B.A.S to gravitate toward opportu- Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer and Timothy Phillips is a .mortgage "I really respected them. They were in the recent expansion, he said. nity," said Dietz. "TJ-M has put an tlie author of Condominium banker and newspaper columnist. operation: Getting Started & very encouraging." Nearly one out of five Realtors were emphasis on real estate in its busi- ness school. At more senior levels Vou may access his Wealth Staying on the Right Track, second Then she took a class to prepare in management before entering the people are realizing these are big Academy archives at edition. It is available for $9.95 her to take the Michigan real estate real estate industry, according to the businesses and getting involved. It's a www.PhillipsHQ.com or phone him plus $2 shipping and handling. For licensing exam, passed, and began National Association of Realtors, and lucrative business and enjoyable too. toll-free at (866) 369-4516. nfore information, call (248) 644- working with Snyder, Kinney, 88 percent of all Realtors have had ajt I don't think you should be allowed to_ Homebuyers should always consult 4433 or visit bmeisnerdmeisner- Bennett and Keating. least some college, and 42 percent have this much fun." a professional for guidance specif- associates.com. "Having learned how to be your have gone on to pursue bachelor's ic to their situation.

ImB Tour Hume \ mmiftnl HOME® WEEK Georgian Country Home Simply a showplace, this 6 bedroom home built in 1927 by Judson ® JfJsr % Bradway in the Village of Bloomfield boasts 5 full and 2 half baths. Impeccably maintained, Old World details include leaded glass windows and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Today's amenities include a stunning cherry kitchen with granite & Corian counter surfaces with tumbled limestone flooring. A guest suite with kitchen & bath as well as a third floor with 2 bedrooms and full bath complete the picture. Loads of charm and elegance! $1,295,000. (Dbsmrer Eccentric Ask for newspapers J Hannett*Wilson immaewsummm stories uhfou? |& WHITEHOUSE^. Nancy Trowl CLASSIFIEDS'. 1-8S&-318-76S3 (248) 283-0370 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM •i SXHD Woodwardtecum:, Bkojinghsm, MI 4S009 (*> Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, December 2,2004 wiviv.hometoivnlife.com Broder gets real estate excellence award Richard Broder, founder and He launched Broder & 50,000-square- Institute of Real Estate Chapter. He is also a member About Broder & Sachse: > president of Broder & Sachse Sachse, a commercial, residen- foot class-A Management. of Capital Needs Division of Farmington Hills-based 0: ; Real Estate Services, Inc. in tial and industrial property building in A West Bloomfield resident, the United Jewish Foundation Broder & Sachse Real Estate .: Farmington Hills, received a management and development Birmingham. Broder is involved in a variety and the properties committee Services, Inc. (www.broder- >:i Real Estate Excellence Award company, with partner Todd Broder, who of community and charitable of the American Red Cross. sachse.com) currently manages-; during the 18th Annual Sachse in 1993. Today, the firm earned a bache- organizations. He is currently more than 60 properties con- University of Michigan / manages more than 60 proper- lor's degree president of the Hebrew Free Other 2004 award recipients sisting of more than 6.5 mil- Urban Land Institute's Real ties totaling more than 6.5 mil- from the Loan Association of included Charles Allen, presi- lion square feet. Broder & Estate Forum. lion square feet, including an University of Metropolitan Detroit, and on dent of Graimark Realty Sachse has provided superior ", Broder was one of four 82-store Walgreens portfolio. Broder Michigan, the Board of Governors of the Advisors; Dominic Moceri, a full-service commercial, resi- * regional real estate leaders Broder & Sachse has developed holds an associ- Jewish Federation of Metro partner in The Moceri Cos; dential and industrial real v and acquired 15 other proper- honored for their significant ate broker's license in Detroit, and the Board of and Randall Thomas, presi- estate services since 1993. , ties, including the recently impact on commercial real Michigan and is a Certified Trustees of The American Red dent and CEO of Insite acquired 260 E. Brown St., a estate in Michigan. Property Manager of the Cross-Southeast Michigan Commercial Group. Current mortgage rates a mixed bag, experts say

BY JEANNINEAVERSA fixed-rate mortgages averaged exceed 6 percent by this time. add-on fees known as points. Sales in the Northeast Sliders, chief economist at the; ASSOCIATED PRESS • 5.72, down from 5.74 percent this year," said Frank Nothaft, Thirty-year and 15-year mort- surged 19-7 percent to a rate of National Association of Home the previous week. Freddie Mac's chief economist. gages each carried a 0.6 point 85,000. In the West* sales Builders. An improved job Mortgages rates were a Rates on 30-year mortgages For 15-year, fixed-rate mort- fee. One-year ARMs carried a jumped 12.7 percent to a . market is another factor sup- . mixed bag this past week, with hit a high this year of 6.34 per- gages, a popular option for 0.7 point fee. record-high pace of417,000. porting sales, he said. benchmark 30-year mortgages cent the week of May 13. After refinancing, rates this week Low mortgage rates are But in the South sales dropped A year ago, rates on 30-year edging down, one-year that, rates drifted lower. averaged 5.15 percent, helping to keep the housing 9.1 percent to a rate of mortgages averaged 5.83 per- adjustable-rate mortgages The relatively good behavior unchanged from the week market humming. 508,000, and in the Midwest cent with 15-year mortgages at sales declined 3.6 percent to a shooting up and 15-year mort- of long-term mortgage rates before. New-home sales rose 0.2 5.17 percent and one-year pace of 216,000. Economists gages holding steady. has pleased economists. "At One-year adjustable rate percent in October from the ARMs at 3.72 percent expect home sales to hit record Freddie Mac, in its weekly this time last year, our forecast mortgages, however, rose to . previous month to an annual highs for all of2004. survey released Wednesday, called for interest rates for 30- 4.27 percent, up sharply from rate of 1.23 million, the third ON THE NET Nov. 24 said rates on 30-year, year fixed-rate mortgages to 4.17 percent. best showing ever, the "Interest rates are still front The nationwide averages for Commerce Department and center about keeping Freddie Mac: mortgage rates do not include reported Nov. 24. demand exuberant," said David http://www.freddiemac.com ' More retirees mull move to snow country

-UVONIA • Nice 3 bedroom brick ranch located LIVONIA - Great home in Stevenson School blowing autumn leaves is star- don't see themselves as old, of people 65 and older, accord- district! Enjoy 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with on a tree lined street with many updates BY BECKY B0HRER tling, the Johnsons say they said Joanne Bowlby of AARP ing to the census. including newer windows, kitchen floor, hot updated kitchen w/oak cabinets, new water heater, disposal, C/A & copper plumbing. counters, Pergo flooring & newer appliances. ASSOCIATED PRESS couldn't be happier. Wyoming. Weather, water and moun- Nicely finished basement with work area, Home is freshly painted and has newer carpet "To me, the climate is so "The idea of playing golf and tains are main draws to fenced yard, hardwood under carpet & includes in neutral colors. Alarm system is paid thru living in a condo with people Sequim, Wash., a town of washer, dryer & dishwasher. LIVONIA 2006! Owner says to bring an offer! $259,900 Whenever Fern and Dale much nicer here. There's no SCHOOLS! $174,900 (D98RIC) (D39Six) Johnson visited family in humidity," said Fern Johnson, only their own age - to them - about 4,200 on the northern LIVONIA - Ready & waiting! 3 bedroom w/tfiird REDFORD - Sprawling ranch on premium lot! Wyoming, they couldn't help 66. is old," she said. "Here, we see end of the Olympic Peninsula. bedroom now used as den. 12x17 family room Great 3 bedroom brick ranch built in 1980 with feeling a bit envious. People Florida and Arizona remain them active: mountain biking, The town's average age is 58, w/new windows, roof new in '99, furnace & A/C large country kitchen with no-wax floor, newer said Pat McCauley, Sequim '00, Pella windows & hardwood floors windows, steel doors & remodeled bath. Has were so friendly, and the pace hot retirement destinations, hiking, skiing. The independ- throughout. Close to Clements Circle Park & oversized mechanics dream 2 1/2 car garagel of life in the rural community offering the constants of sun ent mindset fits them." marketing director. pool! Home Warranty included. A MUST SEE! A must seel $111,900 (LOOCen) v $166,900 (L18Cle) was much slower - and more and warmth, gardening and It did Marvin and JoAnne " I actively market to kayak- SOUTH LYON - Beautiful & almost new 4 to their liking - than back golf, the traditional attractions Brown. The retired Air Force ers and bikers and outdoor NORTHVILLE - Enjoy the charm of this bedroom, 3.5 bath colonial with format living appealing colonial! Spacious four bedroom, 2.5 and dining rooms, 3 fireplaces, den, gourmet home in Nebraska. for a retiree. But Sunbelt desti- colonel and his wife found a adventure people, and they bath home has a wonderful floor plan for island kitchen hardwood & ceramic flooring, nations are losing some of house in Lander, Wyo., that move here with their kayaks entertaining, formal dining & living + study, professionally finished walkout lower level + The Johnsons once dreamed family room with fireplace. Updates include: more! Located in prestigious Carriage Trace of spending their leisure years their cool with many new they ended up buying and and bikes when they retire," painting, carpeting, electrical, paver patio, sub! Close to everything! $424,500 (L37Sur) in the warmth of sunny retirees, who want more and turning into a bed and break- she said. walkway & beautiful gardens. Pride of LtVONIA - Stunning end unit condo in are willing to live where it's fast. Though they hadn't any ownership shows thru-out! $389,900 (L73Wat) Arizona. But Sun City, it While Buffalo is attracting prestigious Greenfield Villas has private turned out, was too "busy." So cold and snowy to get it. particular plans to leave their retirees, those same retirees CANTON - Beautiful & brand new 4 bedroom, courtyard entrance & vaulted ceilings in great home in Denver, they were 3.5 bath cape cod w/flowing floor plan. 1st room w/open staircase & 2-story windows, when retirement finally came Some, like the Johnsons, are changing Buffalo. floor master w/dua! walk-in closets, great room large decorators kitchen w/lsland provides last year, they headed instead seek.small-town connections. bowled over by the house and They volunteer at places & large hearth room w/2-way fireplace, large superior layout for entertaining, excellent its prospects and were excited kitchen w/walk-in pantry, granite island & oak condition w/neutral decor thru-out. Walk to for Buffalo, a decidedly four- Others seek out culture and such as the Jim Gatchell flooring, 9' ceilings on 1st floor, ceramic entry, movies, shopping & restaurants! $239,900 season town of about 4,100 educational opportunities in about starting over in a town Museum and food pantry. granite powder room, daylight basement and (L76Lau) people near the looming Big of about 7,000 people in more! $542,200 (L700xf) college towns. Some want They use the YMCA to lift Horn Mountains of northern active outdoor recreation. And mountainous western weights, walk or swim, and www u a 1 3 t y o m Wyoming. some look for a low cost of liv- Wyoming. their growing number is a fac- Buffalo is certainly a far cry ing where they can build a Nearly 10 years later, their tor as officials look ahead at from Arizona. Winter snows dream home or start a new Blue Spruce Inn is doing well how best to meet the needs of can come early and stay late in business. and the couple remain pleased members, chief executive offi- (Suite 200 Livoma Wyoming. The interstate on- "The hold Florida and with their move. cer Doug Schultze said. ramps have permanent barri- Arizona have had on retirees is "Lander is the kind of place Realtor Bob Snowden says mases ers that can be lowered when loosening, and the options are where you can be as busy or he has seen a steady number of blizzards growing," said Clare Hushbeck, not-as-busy as you want to be," retirees move into the area make an economist and senior leg- said Marvin Brown, 67- "Pick over the last decade and a rise ' travel too islative representative with your animal and there's a in prices for the coveted 2- to O —G— danger- AARP. group for it - elk, turkeys, fish." 5-acre plots inhabited in the ous. Today, the nature of retire- Hunting and fishing are county. In outlying areas, WEIRTMANfUEL, SNYDER & RANJCE REALTORS ig clearing some snow-covered But ment is changing. Many people among the draws to Townsend, roads isn't a top priority for nestled in are retiring younger, with more Mont., a town of about 1,900 road crews, afact many new a small money and more plans. For near the state capital of residents learn after their first, OPEN SUNDAY I -4PM house on many, that includes opportuni- Helena. From 1990-2003, big snowfall, said Ken Gross, a a block so ties to stay active and involved. Broadwater County, which consultant to the city and for- 1 quiet the Newly retiring baby boomers, includes Townsend, saw a 54 mer local planner. thrush of between the ages of 40 and 60, percent increase in the number

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47927 Jake $410,000 29407 Bobrich $74,000 34448 Wood - $255,000 8842 Dale $132,000 634 Autumn Ridge $274,000 These are the Observer & Eccentric- 7999 Kaiser $205,000 32015 Bretton $192,000 Plymouth 18442 Denby $127,000 29315 Badelt $163,000 area residential real-estate closings 48776 Manhattan $466,000 35977 Curtis $270,000 11712 Appletree $359,000 26071 Dow $176,000 1531 Barchester $176,000 recorded the weeks of Juiy 19 - 23, at 49206 Manhattan $365,000 14301 Deering $190,000 12061 Chandler $440,000 13968 Farley $155,000 34529 Bayview $147,000 the Wayne County Register of Deeds 45553 Muirfield $414,000 20158 Deering $127,000 12330 Glenview $416,000 20547 Fox " $109,000 39186 Brookfield $165,000 office. Listed below are cities, 443 Pleasant Ridge $384,000 27451 Dover $206,000 11693 Hunters Creek $430,000 26708 Giendale $143,000 39206 Brookfield $156,000 addresses, and sales prices. 2054 Preserve $229,000 20667 Eiien $360,000 42366 Lakeland $189,000 11302 Grayfield $109,000 6530 Deerhurst $75,000 3735 Times Square $314,000 32995 Fargo $72,000 13380 Latheron $530,000 19795 Imperial $132,000 2106 Ellsworth $108,000 Canton 478 Worthington $203,000 36343 Grandon $170,000 11636 Morgan $127,000 18539 Indian $129,000 214 Fischer $213,000 5148,000 Garden City 19566 Hardy $190,000 839 N Holbrook $45,000 19337 Indian $113,000 36174 Fiorane $160,000 8467 Burr Ridgei $275,000 673 Areola $106,000 9315 Hix $207,000 48640 N Territorial $325,000 18650 Inkster Rd $104:000 35140 Florence $134,000 7945 Charrington $225,000 29504 Cambridge $60,000 14065 Hix $163,000 9885 Normandy $362,000 19488 Negaunee $95,000 6480 Harmon $168,000 7600 Chesterfield $415,000 31903 Dover $150,000 30561 Hoy $240,000 12354 Pinecrest $245,000 16750 Norborne $190,000 33595 Harvard $205,000 493 Concord $239,000 28731 Florence $28,000 35712 Joy $175,000 12408 Pinecrest $250,000 17719 Olympia $119,000 29705 Lacy $229,000 7079 Copper Creekl $169,000' 30750 Ford $75,000 18332 Melvin $158,000 42587 Plymouth Hollow $113,000 15915 Ryland $132,000 30687 Ledgediff $200,000 7519 Corbett $206,000 28552 Kathryn $133,000 16013 Middlebelt $230,000 46240 Ouail Ridge $300,000 14148 Salem $133,000 35622 Manila $114,000 49255 Dominion $500,000 29715 Rosslyn $132,000 28519 N Clements . $164,000 9567 Red Maple $345,000 9345 San Jose $145,000 1361 Mar Ann $134,000 46856 Glengarry $390,000 30434 Rossiyn $153,000 15012 Norman- $188,000 1282 S Harvey $178,000 20450 Wakenden $103,000 29935 Marshall 3218,000 45395 Glengarry $307,000 Livonia 29155 Oriole $192,000 12434 Woodlands $464,000 Westland 5942 N Harvey $98,000 44630 Heather $274,000 15101 Alexander $151,000 36114 Parkhurst $302,000 Redford .1701 Abbott $227,000 5925 N Karle $135,000 44640 Heather $281000 19475 Antago $153,000 19985 Sunbury $175,000 11668 Berwyn $89,000 1730 Abbott $230,000 39275 Randolph $186,000 1442 Hereford $385,000 14998 Bassett $223,000 16912 Surrey $200,000 8920 Brady $160,000 33129 AtosKa $50,000 - 441 Ravencrest $186,000 46657 Inverness $427,000 35600 Bennett $299,000 35935 W Chicago $180,000 9128 Columbia $158,000 33115 Anita $169,000 1870 Wilstiire $180,000 46657 Inverness $427,000 BRIEFS Pattern of strong home-price Real Estate Briefs features news and notes on professional associations, office activities, upcoming meet- ings and seminars, new services/products and consumer publications. Write: Real Estate Briefs, Attn: Keely Schramm, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009. Our fax number is (248) 644-1314. Our e-mail address is [email protected]. gains continues in most areas Federal tax lectures Get the latest update on federal tax legislation 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Laurel Manor, Tight housing inventories contin- slower than in the second quarter, was 53.7 percent higher than a year 39000 Schoolcrafj: in Livonia. Steve Dilley, provides a half-day update on individual income Tax, followed ued to drive home price increases in and that is good for long-term gains earlier, the highest rate of price by Danny Santucci, who will give a half-day Corporate Tax Update. Federal Tax Lectures also offers an most metropolitan areas during the in the market," he said. "Home growth ever measured in any metro- optional Early-Bird Ethics Session, which qualifies for one hour of ethics Certified Public Accountant cred- third quarter, according to the latest prices are still rising faster than his- politan area. Next came Bradenton, it. Optional early bird ethics session at 7:30 p.m. Cost for Michigan Association of Certified Accountants • survey by National Association of toric norms because we continue to Fla., with a median price of members is $199. Non members pay $249. Register online at www.michcpa.org, Express Code: FTL-04, or Realtors. have more buyers than sellers." $248,000, up 40.7 percent from the call (888) 877-4273. The association's third-quarter AR President Al Mansell, CEO of third quarter of2003. Third was the Share the warmth metro area home price report, cov- Coldwell Banker Residential Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif., -The Realtors of Century 21 Town & Country - Commerce are conducting their second annual Share the ering changes in 127 metropolitan Brokerage in Salt Lake City, said area, at $311,700, up 36.2 percent Warmth coat drive. Donations of new or clean, gently used coats and outerwear are being accepted 9 a.m. statistical areas, shows 45 areas with there are other signs of balance from a year ago. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at 2760 Union Lake Road in Commerce double-digit annual increases in coming to the market. "Although Township. "Last year we collected 1,100 coats and our goal for this year is to collect at least 1,200 coats," median existing-home prices and 11 home prices have risen faster than In the Midwest, the median resale said Suzanne Shew, event chairperson. "We are in need of all types of coats, jackets and outerwear in ail areas posting small declines. incomes over the last three years, for home price of $154,000 during the sizes." The donated items will be distributed to the Baldwin Church & Center and Grace Center of Hope in The national median existing- much of the '80s and '90s the third quarter was 4.8 percent higher Pontiac and also Open Door Outreach and Leggett Elementary School in Waterford Township. The coat home price was $188,500 during the reverse was true," he said. "To a cer- than the same period in 2003. The drive will continue through Dec. 31. For more information call Suzanne Shew at (248) 366-1627. third quarter, up 7.7 percent from tain extent we've been experiencing strongest increase in the region was Charity and gifts the third quarter of2003 when the some catch-up, but the ease in price in Peoria, 111, with a median price of appreciation may be a sign that the How does your real estate firm give back to the community? Do you give gifts to clients? Share your-ideas median price was $175,000. The $113,000, up 16.0 percent in the last level of price growth will be at a with Keely Schramm, assistant managing editor- features, to be included in a. Dec. 9 article about Realtors median is a typical market price year. The next highest increase was more sustainable pace in the future" helping others and a Dec. 16 article - Gifts that say thanks and grow your business. Schramm can be where half of the units sold for more in the Davenport-Moline-Rock NAR projects the median existing- reached at (248) 901-2587 or e-mail [email protected]. and half sold for less. In the second Island area of Iowa and Illinois, home price to rise 5.3 percent in Career seminar quarter, the annual price increase where the median price of $119,500 2005. Looking for a cure for the common job? Real Estate One conducts career seminars on real estate apprais- was 8.9 percent. was 15.5 percent higher than the ing and sales at its office, 32961 Middlebelt Road, on the southwest corner of 14 Mile and Middlebelt roads. David Lereah, NAR's chief econo- The strongest metro area price third quarter of2003, followed by Seminars begin at noon every Wednesday, and last approximately one hour. Call Steve Leibhan, sales man- mist, said the rate of home price increase was in the Las Vegas area Springfield, Mo., at $110,200, up ager, at (248) 851-4100, Ext. 405, for more information. appreciation is cooling. "Nationally, where the third-quarter median 12.6 percent. the annual rate of price growth is existing-home price of $283,200

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PONTIAC $90,000 I ROMULUS $227,000 i SOUTH LYON $157,000 I SOUTH LYON $119,899 1 SUPERIOR $624,900 1 SUPERIOR $1500/lease I WALLED LAKE $174,0< Beautiful 3 Bedroom Home With Prem site backs to Fairway w/551,000 Brick ranch witn loaas or potential. Just reduced to sen.super clean ground Your own estate! Truly custom 4BR, Premium location backing and siding to Recently updated 1476 sq.ft. ranch with Detached Garage, Finished bsmt With in extras. Upgrades inc:carpeting, appl, Large double lot located in charming floor unit tucked in back of complex 3.1 BA colonial on over 2 acres. "To die trees! Lovely oak island kitchen w/hard- a huge kitchen and dining area. Full Bar, Newly Remodeled Kitchen cbnts, Ightng, elev, deeper bsmt, ext downtown. 2 car attached garage. Full Nice master suite w/master bath. for" gourmet kitchen w/granite counter- wood floors, central air, first floor laun- Beautiful landscaped waterfall/pond in With New Counters, New Cabinets & aluminum, sky Its, overheads fans, elec bath in basement. (OESLY20LOT) 248 Community pool. Close to downtown tops. All bedrooms have bathroom dry, fireplace in great room. All appli- the backyard and lots of room for the Floors. Many Newer Windows, Newer air cleaner, hum, arch shingles, cr mldg, 437-4500 Condo has been smoke-free/pet free access. Lux master suite. Double stair- ances stay. Clubhouse with pool. kids. Sellers motivated. (OESLY67PAY) Furnace And Hot Water Heater. snck bar & morel (OEP11SAN) 734- Move right in. (OESLY55GRE) ways! (OEP11FLE) 734-453-6800 (OESLY52HIG) 248-437-4500 -437-4500 'CELneLLm ^4-591-0333 453-6800 437-4500

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WALLED LAKE $99,000 I WAYNE $250,000 I WESTLAND $269,900 1 WESTLAND $149,900 1 WESTLAND $129,900 IWIXOM S215,900 I WIXOM S209,9( Why rent? Great condo with lake Prime High Traffic Area For New What a deal! 6 year old colonial Brick ranch w/bsmt, garage & mstr Situated On A Tree Lined Street This Excellent buy in the Courts of Highgate. Beautiful 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Ba Ranch in accessl Boat dock and launch availalbe Commercial Business With Frontage w/Livonia schools in beautiful Oakwest bath. Updated main bath (04), garage Brick Ranch Provides A Low-mainte- Gorgeous yard with many perennials Hidden Creek Sub.Remodeied Bth 2 with this nicely updated one bedroom On Van Born. Utilities Available. Part Of Estates. Trex no maintaenance deck siding, door opener (03), humidifier nance Exterior. Updated Kitchen And backs to the commons area with nature Car Att Gar, c/a, W/l Closet In Mstr, & condo in Walled Lake! (OESLY75PON) Larger Parcel. Sale Contingent Upon surrounds a georgeous pool Fenced (02), roof (00). Other updates: thermo Bathroom, Walking Distance To Schools park and bike path in one of Wixom's Part Fin Bsmnt. Afi Appincs included. 248-437-4500 City Approval Of Split. B3 Commercial yard looks over wooded preserve lead- windows, electrical, copper plumbing & And Shopping. Neutral Palette Is Ready nicest subs priced to sell! This Home Backs To Beautiful Commc Zoning. (OELOOVAN) 734-591-0333 ing to Holiday Park. (OEN78CHE) 248- glass block windows. (OEP16HAW) For Your Personal Style. (OEN44CHR) (OESLY42BIS) 248-437-4500 Area & Is in Mint Condition!! 347-3050 734-453-6800 248-347-3050 (QEL04BAR) 734-591-0333 www.hometownltfe.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, December 2,2004 (*) F5

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Curtis Creek-11 dining area, eat-in kitchen w/doorwall to 3 bedrooms, full bsmt, lg 2.5 car gar. Quiet this stunning, 3 BR, brick ranch hm development. 24023356 $386,365 deck. 2.5 bath, 2 car attached garage. LIVONIA Garden City location. 23H5710 $144,900 located in Taylor. You will be surprised at 734-591-9200 23C516 $234,900 LIVONIA/STEPHENSON DISTRICT 734-455-7000 this beautiful home. H272 $113,900 734-455-7000 Updated 3 bedroom, 1,5 bath ranch w/ 734-326-2000 beautiful bay window. In desirable Spring CANTON Valley Subdivision. Newer roof, REDFORD FANTASTIC CUSTOM HOME- Foyer CANTON windows, A/C, vinyl and furnace. Part THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALU Great main & REDFORD shows view to gorgeous wooded lot, ORIGINAL OWNERSI2081 Square feet, 4 finished bsmt. 349-6200 24132857 upstairs floors, man's world finished UPDATES! UPDATES! SO MUCH FOR SO backs to commons area. Custom 3 BRs, bedroom custom quad w/gourmet oak $172,000 > basement, loaded w/updates. This 1246 LITTLE! Newer kitchen, bath, 2.5 BAs, gourmet kit w/island & glass kitchen w/eat-on island, roof 2000, 248-348-6430 SF- house has a place for everyone in the c/a, furnace, roof, windows, hot water cab doors. Cedar 3 seasons rm, GR, windows 2003, carpet 2002, master family. 24120771 $144,000 heater, copper plumbing & fresh paint. skylights & more. 23W42154 $364,900 suite w/fireplace & jacuzzi. Skylight, pool, 734-591-9200 Computer room/den on first floor.The 734-455-7000 patio & deck. 24115974 $229,900 DEARBORN HEIGHTS perfect turn-key starter home! 349-6200. 734-591-9200 NEW CONSTRUCTION Here is a great 24139198 $109,900 opportunity to make this brand new house DEARBORN 248-348-6430 CANTON your home. Quality .built new DEARBORN BUNGALOW. Cozy 3 DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Spacious Pulte NORTHVILLE construction w/3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, bedroom, 2 full bath bungalow painted Princeton Model. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath. LOVELY CONDO IN COVES OF 1350 square feet, bsmt, 2 car attached with sunshine! Hdwd firs under LINCOLN PARK Luxurious mstr ste. Cherry cabs. NORTHVILLE contemporary 2 BR, 2.5 garage, Visit Samsellshouses.com carpeting, huge master w/lots of storage UPDATED 3 BEDROOM COLONIAL W/ Ext.hdwd firs. Lg private deck. 3 car gar. bath with views of pond. Huge great room 24124861 $169,900 & skylight. Many newer features! LOTS OF UPDATES Newly remodeled A real winnerl 23N3410 $354,500 w/fireplace, opens onto deck. All appli- 734-591-9200 349-6200 24078298 $143,000 eat-in kitchen, freshly painted, finished 734-455-7000 ances stay. Direct access to 2 car ga- 248-348-6430 basement w/berber carpet. Nice size lot, rage with lots of storage.348-6430 most appliances stay, near schools. A 24136784 $225,000 FARMINGTON HILLS must see! 349-6200 24096942 $109,500 LIVONiA 248-349-6200 4 BEDROOM COLONIAL PRICED BELOW DEARBORN HEIGHTS 248-348-6430 LIVONIA SHOWCASE!!I Vacation year MARKET VALUE FOR QUICK SALE. Huge HAWTHORNE HILLS SUB 3 BRs, round in this beautiful 5 BR, 2.5 BA Kit w/all appliances to stay. Doorwall to 1.5 BAs, finished bsmt, 10x14 Florida rm, contemporary. Mstr BR ste w/sunroom, DEARBORN HEIGHTS decking, full basement. Neiwer Wallside 2 car side entry garage. All new items: WAYNE overlooks pool & hot tub. 1/2 acre lot on NORTH DEARBORN HEIGHTS CONDOw/ windows. Hardwood floor, fenced yard. rf, wndws, furn w/ac, hwh, kit, al! GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Cute 2 bedroom cul-de-sac. 348-6430 24100838 2 large bedrooms plus a 13x10 loft, 2,5 24107361 $163,899 appliances stay. 23113275 PC070182 (possibly 3) bungalow. Vinyl sided home $319,900 baths, vaulted ceiling in great room, 734-591-9200 $142,900 on a 46x159 lot. Has Large covered patio 248-349-6200 finished basement, 2 car attached 734-591-9200 & fenced yard. Newer roof shingles & garage, and very low association fee. siding. All appliances stay. J445 $99,900 Very striking decor. 24056714 $214,900 GARDEN CITY 734-326-2000 734-591-9200 NEED MORE ROOM? This home has 5 GARDEN CITY LOCATION, QUALITY, VALUE & CHARM bedrooms! Large master bedroom with AFFORDABLE BEAUTY! Clean & Bright 3 BR brk ranch, built 1988,2.5 BA, FR w/ huge walk-in closet. Custom window updated 3 BR charmer w/partly fin bsmt REDFORD : FP, full bsmt, 2 car att gar, a secluded SOUTHFIELD treatments throughout. All appiiances, & 2 car gar. Lg master BR w/walk-in UPDATED STARTER W/MOVE-IN setting w/mature trees (approx 3/4 acre). SHARP 1600 SF BRICK RANCH WITH except freezer included. H645 $159,900 closet. Updated kitchen, bath, paint, CONDITION Low or no down payment 24112385 $314,900 GOURMET OAK KITCHEN, family room, 734-326-2000 windows & more. Move right in! H707 financing available! Awesome condition, 734-591-9200 roof (01), furnace w/central air (02), $140,000 updates include: paint inside & outride, newer windows (29), glass block (99), 734-326-2000 carpet, updated "bath, fenced yard 2-tier deck, backs to woods. All WESTLAND garage. Decorated to perfection! NORTHVILLE appliances & home warranty. 24139431 BETTER THAN NEW 1997^ COLONIAL 349-6200 24133906 $92,900 A STEP BACK iN TIME CHARMING 1920'S $205,000 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, siiper finished REDFORD 248-348-6430 HOME Your chance to live in historic N'viile 734-591-9200 basement, Berber carpet, office in 3 BEDROOM BRICK RANCH SOUTH with its parades, festivals & small town basement, great landscaping, brick & REDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT. ambience, yet convenient to x-ways, cement, vinyl privacy fence, spinkiers, 1.5 baths, finished basement, 17x10 LIVONIA airport, shopping & great restaurants. DEARBORN oak kitchen. J351 PC220132 $159,900 Florida room, 2.5 car garage, pool LOCATION! LOCATION!! BEAUTIFUL 1 349-6200 24115156 $309,000 UP TO DATE & READY TO GO! "WEST" 734-326-2000 surrounded by deck. Newer roof, BEDROOM CONDO Spacious & clean 1 248-348-6430 DEARBORN, 4 bedrooms in marvelous windows, furnace & C/A. 24125700 bedroom condo w/great view of scenic condition, full bath on first & second $140,000 pond. Care-free condo living. Low floors, Anderson Wood windows, newer GARDEN CITY 734-591-9200 association fee. Close to major shopping LIVONIA furnace & A/C. Updated kitchen, Florida BEST BUY IN GARDEN CITY! In great area! & hwys. Pets allowed. Wow! 349-6200 A "10" ON THE WOW SCALE Gorgeous, room, new 2 car garage in 99, hdwd 1350 square feet, 2.5 bath; fin bsmt, 2.5 24099619 $91,000 2,500 SF, 3 BR in N/W Livonia on nearly floors. 24093049 $204,900 car garage. Huge mstr bedroom w/ LIVONIA 248-348-6430 3/4 adres, and 3+ garage. Hot tub in 734-591-9200 bath,expanded kitchen/gathering room, READY FOR YOU TO MOVE IN. 1,152 Florida room. Gazebo, formal living room. new carpet & paint. 23M32750 $156,900 square feet, 3 bedroom, brick ranch Great room & family room. M205 734-455-7000 located in South Livonia (schools), newer REDFORD $290,000 LIVONIA tile bath and 2 car garage. 24138583 COZY STARTER HOME Well cared for 734-326-2000 3 BEDROOM COLONIAL W/OVER 1500 $140,000 2 bedroom features updated kitchen and SQUARE FEET, updated, fenced yard, DEARBORN HEIGHTS 734-591-9200 bath, furnace less than 1 year old, new Livonia schools, excellent location. More STOP YOUR SEARCH! This home is a shingles on roof. Nice fenced yard. D186 SOUTH LYON photos at www.iocalgem.com or call sparkling gem you must see. 3 BRs, $90,000 CAREFREE & RELAXED LIFESTYLE 877-934-6683 ID 712 for details. 1.5 BAs, walk-out bsmt, new furn, C/A, SOUTHLYON 734-326-2000 Beautiful condo w/a!l amenities, LR w/ 24131293 $199,900 newer carpet, fir, drvwy, wndws, eat-in PRIME LOCATION! W/O UNIT & LAKE frplc & cathedral ceiling, lovely kitchen 734-591-9200 kitchen & DR. 24115068 $154,900 ACCESS Privacy & beauty in end unit w/hdwd fir, spacious mstr w/vaulted 734 >91-9200 w/Florida rm, FR, fireplace, direct garage INKSTER ceiling, fabulous fin'd bsmt, patio. 2 car access. 2 BRs, 2 BAs & appls. AMAZING BUY is this brick ranch with att'd gar. 349-6200 24123980 $275,000 DEARBORN Overlooks trees, In 55+ co-op, Includes full finished basement & garage. 248-348-6430 BESTOF DEARBORN/THIS iSAMUSTSEE! DEARBORN HEIGHTS beach and clubhse. 349-6200 24124573 Remodeled kitchen with oak cabinets. It sparkles! New carpet; new sod; freshly GREAT CURB APPEAL ON THIS $138,000 Hardwood floors, remodeled bath. B110 painted. Updated kitchen & bath. Extra BROADFRONT BRICK RANCH. Newer - 248-348-6430 $89,900 LIVONIA large lot. Fuli sized dining room. roof, windows, 2 1/2 car mechanics size 734-326-2000 POPULAR BURTON HOLLOW SUB. Nice deck & backyard. 349-6200 garage and secluded street'complete the 4 BRs, 2 BAs, 2133 SF. Open fir plan w/ 24102808 $198,000 picture. 24139439 5154,900 ROMULUS vaulted ceilings in LR, DR & kit. Nsw roof 248-348-6430 734-591-9200 COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY WESTLAND (04),wndw & DR. Fia rm overlooking 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with lots of EXCELLENT LOCATION! Open floor plan, indscp & fenced yrd. 24142312 features: master bedroom with jetted tub, Originally a 3 BR & can easily be $269,000 TAYLOR DEARBORN HEIGHTS dining room, 1st floor laundry, 108x120 converted back. New oak kitchen, new 734-591-9200 COMFORTABLE AND INVITING Cozy CHARACTER GALORE WITH 4 lot, 2 car garage. Must see. F160 copper plumbing, new H20, furnace, A/ 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial w/a newer BEDROOMS/2.5 BATHS What a great PC220532 $129,900 C 5 yrs. K564 $88,500 open kit. Natural FP in family rm. Some value. New windows, copper plumbing, 734-326-2000 734-326-2000 CANTON new windows & doorwall. Beautifully vinyl siding & gutters, finlfehed bsmt, GREAT INCOME POTENTIAL! 3 Full baths, fin'd bsmt. 349-6200 hdwd floors, 2 car garagie and great 3 kitchens, 5 bedrooms, 2 additional 24134371 $187,500 neighborhood.349-6200 24143101 CANTON REDFORD bedrooms in bsmt. Hdwd floors In LR & 248-348-6430 $154,900 "THE WINDS" Clean townhouse in this CUTE, CLEAN, UPDATED! MOVE IN DR. Appl stay. Tenants can remain or 246-348-6430 low maintenance, quiet, well kept CONDITION! Newer furnace, siding, vacate. Call for more info. 23S4017 community! 23S41086 $129,750 window, roof & driveway! Plus stove, $259,900 LIVONIA 734-455-7000 refrig, washer & dryer! Don't miss this 734-455-7000 WELL MAINTAINED, NEWER LIVONIA CANTON one!24130948 $82,777 RANCH Extra large country setting backs 2 STORY CONDO-GREAT LOCATION 248-348-6430 to woods. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large 2 bedrooms,1.5 baths, [2 story, w/ INKSTER LIVONIA deck w/hot tub, great for entertaining. walk-in closets. Wonderfully.maintained, DELIGHTFUL BRICK RANCH Spotless WONDERFUL LIVONIA HOME! Beautifully Kithchen remodeled In 2004. Hurry!! This sliding doors lead to lovely deck for 3 BR, 1 bath ranch with an updated kit & WESTLAND appointed home w/hardwood firs in gem won't fast, long. 349-6200. entertaining. Bsmt & 1 car attached all appliances. Newer roof & windows. ABSOLUTLY METICULOUS Loft condo, nicely updated kit, fin bsmt w/full bath, 24104374 $179,900 garage. 23C1667 $151,900 Private yard w/fence & above grnd pool. totally updated bath, berber carpet, new 1st fir laundry, newer roof, central air, 248-348-6430 734-455-7000 Walking distance to park. 349-6200 windows, hardwood floors, laundry & hwh & furnace. 349-6200 24109478 24115241 $125,900 tons of storage. H814 $74,900 $248,900 248-348-6430 734-326-2000 248-348-6430 DEARBORN WESTLAND VINTAGE 1,421 SF BRICK BUNGALOW CLEAN AND NEUTRAL l^pve in and WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 FULLBATHS relax. It's all been dorie for you. REDFORD BELLEVILLE CANTON nearOakwood Hospital. Nicely appointed 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, -new A/C & GREAT 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH GREAT CONDO! 2 BR, freshly painted, MOVE IN READY COLONIAL W/2.5 BAS upgrds incld fin bsmt. 24137797 furnace. Maintenance freie exterior, FINISHED BASEMENT Nice open floor plan. walking distance to Haggerty Elementary. 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs with newer rf, wndws & $179,900 ig garage. 23A30591 $147*500 Updates incld: furn & air, windows, Great price for first time home buyers or kit fir. 2 car gar, bsmt ready for finishing, 734-591-9200 734-455-7000 updated kit, extra insulation & built-in for investment purposes. 23W41133 fncd yd w/deck and shed. Ply/Cntn schls. china cab off kit. 24137145 $119,900 $71,500 349-6200 24141354 $244,900 734-591-9200 734-455-7000 248-348-6430

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3000 s BLOOMFIELD HILLS IF YOU ARE LOOKING TOTALLY UPDATED - 3 bed- HARTLAND SCHOOLS CLEAN & UPDATED 5 bdrm, 314 bath, 3600 sq, ft., FOR LAND, STOP HEREL room, 1.5 bath ranch! Freshly 2.1 Acres, 5 bdrm, 2.5 Ranch near rec center, 3 granite kitchen, vaulted great Approx. 0.6 acres. Great iot painted throughout. New bath, wrap-around porch, bedrooms, va baths, 2 car Real Es kitchen with maple cabinets room., Birmingham Schools. for a dream home! Quiet large deck, walk-out base- garage on a nice size lot. This and' refinished red oak $589,000. (248) 645-2048 ment plumbed for full bath, home has a nice size family private street. $74,900 hardwood floors. Basement 3405 Stockbridge-Unadilia-Gregoiy great room w/stone hearth, room and living room, new 3000. .Homes FARMINGTON HILLS: Open CENTURY 21 PREMIER floor tiled with pantry. New country kitchen with hicko- roof in 2000. A pleasure to 3030 Open Houses 3410 .Troy Sun. 1-4. Ranch condo, (734) 453-4300 windows, cement drive and ry cabinets, convenient to seel $164,950. 3040 AnnArior 3415 Union Lake porch. You have to see it to 29463 Sylvan Lane, US 23, library, schools, and 3043. Auburn Hills 3420 .Wallet) Lake believe it. $189,900 (20AN). Century 21 Hartford North Middlebelt, N. of 12 Mile. Sell it all with shopping. $339,900. 3423. .Waterford 3045. Belleville & Van Buren Many updates, move-in cond., Observer & Eccentric Agent/owned. Call Mike at 734-525-9600 3050 Birmingham-Bloomfield 3424 .Wayne $269,000. (248) 851-8425 CUSTOM 8ULT - 3 bedroom START THE NEW YEAR Exit Sharp Group, 3095 Bloomfiefd 3430 Webberville 1-800-579-SELL ranch. Marble foyer, large eat- 810-599-0841. ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS UVONIA in kitchen with oak c$inets. Off with a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3060 Brighton 3440 West Bloomfield ************ HERE! - Inviting updated 3 OPEN SUN DEC. 5TH, 1-4 Stunning ceramic bath. 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ROCHESTER - 2 bed, 1 1/2 CANTON 3 bdrm, 3 level,1.5 all new interior, finished 1/2 utilities. 248-352-5769 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, appliances, Min. 1 yr. lease. No pets. Garden City - 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 1 & 2 room windowed offices.- baths, fireplace, CA, bsmt, bath duplex w/appliances & bsmt., large fenced yatd, $895/mo. (313)277-2597 bath, finished bsmt, on court, LIVONiA Person wanted to Credit Check. (734) 453-4679 a/c. Your pet is welcome. Redford beautiful house and neighbor- Utilities Included garage, deck, patio, pool, no share home, $425/mo. utili- $877. 24 hrs, 734-484-7223. call for details, (734) 522-7664 hood. Ready for occupancy. 734-422-2321 BLOOMFIELD HILLS S./Long pets. $1295 248-477-2643 PLYMOUTH LARGE UPPER BAD CREDIT? $1550/mo.,' sec. dep., no ties incl. Near freeways. Lake, E./Telegraph. 801 Willo- CANTON 3000*sq. ft, 4 bed., INKSTER - Sharp 3 bedroom YOU CAN STILL BUY A 734-464-2383 Plymouth-1200 SQ.FT. ROCHESTER HILLS 2 bed- 1 bed, porch, deck, heat, water, pets. (734) 427-6406 way. Formal dining room, 2 non-smoking, finished bsmt. ranch, immediate occupancy, HOME WITH 0 DOWN iN Retail Space on Ann Arbor. room condo, 1.5 baths, iease stove, fridge, no pets/smoking. Roommate Nice Farmington bdrm, 2 bath, storage, heat & $1800/mo. Rent w/option 2.5 car garage. Option to buy ANY AREA! WESTLAND Remodeled 3 Rd., just W. of Lilley. Goodi with option to buy! $625 + sec. 734-453-0975. Hills home, Great area, $455 water inci. Bloomfield Hills 517-467-7383 avail. $650. (248) 788-1823. Short term employment bedroom, garage, double lot, visibility, overhead doors Schools. $955. 248-212-9028 $1250/mo. (810) 798-9777 includes ail utilities, cable & ROYAL OAK: 2 bdrm lower, OK. Bankruptcy OK. immediate occupancy, option $1600/mo. gross. Internet. 813-205-9926 1 CANTON - 4 bed., 2.5 bath LIVONIA 3 bedroom brick Call Randy Lesson, to buy, $650. 248-788-1823 Call for more information; CANTON TOWNHOUSE walk downtown. 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RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT details (313) 541-5112 - ' bedroom, 11/2 bath luxury RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT LIVONIA Rent/Rent to Own. 3 1 bdrm., $495. 2 bdrm., townhouse with fireplace, bdrm, 1 bath, bsmt. All appli- $695. 3 bdrm., $995. Clean. WESTLAND: air, full basement with ROYAL OAK DEARBORN ances. Immediate Occupancy. Call Dave: (313) 255-5678 Act now! (Venoy-Palmer) hookups and we Absolutely Royal Oak Garage, appliances, available Nice, 3 bedroom duplex, car- $1000. 248-421-6633 REDFORD- 3 Bdrm, bsmt, air, Adore Pets! $820. /' Beautiful 3 bed., 2 bath & now. $600/mo. Small charge. pet, fenced, $700 monthly. CANTON appliances, hardwood floors, (248) 354-9119, Ext. 206 garage, partially finished RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT LIVONIA - 2 bdrm, 2 bath 313-418-9905 PLYMOUTH OLD VILLAGE' Luxury Townhouse pets negotiable $750 Small fee DAYS INN bsmt & appliances stay! home, Middlebelt & Plymouth Brand new 1200-3600 sqft 2115 Starr Road. 2 bed- DEARBORN HGTS- 3 Bdrm RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT $1,175/mo. Rd. Natural fireplace, appli- • LIVONIA - 3 bedroom, 2.5 Low Daily - Weekly - office warehouses.. 15 room, 11/2 bath iuxury brick, remodeled. Fenced for Call (248) 225-3600 ances. (734) 207-5123 car, $875/month. Monthly Rates overhead door, 20' ceilir pets. $750/mo. Small charge. REDFROD CLAWSON townhouse with fireplace, • NORTHVILLE - 2 bedroom, double net, 275 sq. ft. office RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT Two bed brick with master •5 Sunburst Rating air, basement with hookups. BEVERLY HILLS 4 8drm brick LIVONIA - 2 bedroom, 2 car 1.5 bath, bsmt, $1100/month. $250/mo. 120 sqft office, Luxury Townhouse suite in very nice Redford f 2708 Rochester Road $1095/mo. 248-231-0074 library, formal dining, bsmt, 2 • LIGHT INDUSTRIAL* LIVONIA Furnished, kitchen 3S01 Kent Court BIRMINGHAM 2 bdrm, garage, updated kitchen w/ail appli- car garage, near downtown. Belleville • Canton CLAWSON-841 Broadacre ances provided. Nice dining 4070] priviieges, washer/dryer, cab- 2 bedroom, 11/2 bath washer/dryer, avail. Dec. 1. On DEARBORN HTS.- 24126 $1100. 248-703-8933 Novi • Wixom North of 14 Mile, East off area plus a nook. Over 1,500 le, phone, all utilities, male luxury townhouse with Bennaville. No smoking/pets. Currier, 3 bdrm, ranch, fin- Crooks. Spacious 2 bed., 1.5 sq. ft. Lawn and snow • OFFICE • $1000/mo. 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The Cruiser and the Pacifica — no master stroke has been combination may make it more important than this year's debut of the 2005 difficult for you to lean an Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum. arm out the window, but that's a small sacrifice to The two vehicles have created true product excite- make for the streamlining ment and an impressive new brand signature for effect on the overall Chrysler Group, representing not only some of the design. best -American-produced hardware to appear on our The Dodge Magnum 300 roads in quite some time but also, a bit paradoxically, The car's performance the zenith so far of the joint development efforts that leaves little to be desired. have been gradually growing within the company The standard, now- disappointing, with headroom barely adequate for since Daimler-Benz took over Chrysler. famous, 5.7-liter V-8 Hemi engine pumps out 340 passengers sitting on the right and the left of the rear Call Toll Free Clearly, lots of people agree with this assessment. horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque, providing ade- compartment and a seating area that otherwise quate output in every driving situation, but even that offers nothing special. Cargo room in the trunk is 1-800-579-S ELI (7355) Not only has the 300, especially, been a hot seller since its introduction last spring, but Motor Trend doesn't tell the whole story of the 300's powerplant. more than adequate. ftxyoyrad:to^3-2^ magazine just named the vehicle its Car of the Year. That's because the 300 and Magnum represent Chrysler's most advanced use of a cylinder-deactiva- Ditto for most of this when it comes to the Dodge Walk-In Office Hours: Simply put, the 300, represents the best blend in tion system that is designed to selectively "turn off" Magnum, except for some obvious areas of differenti- ation. The most important is that Magnum is lpjn, : some|f^£:qf all the fa^0r#that are important to a certain cylinders when the car is Crbising, in an effort : Call / sedan. Its design is head-turning, its powerplant to improve fuel economy. The operation is invisible designed as kind of a cross between a traditional sta- impressive and surprisingly fuel-efficient, its han- to the driver, or "seamless," and contributes to a tion wagon and today's SUVs, and succeeds hand- Deadlines: To. place, somely in executing the "crossover" concept perhaps cancel or correct ads. dling a perfect middle ground between performance remarkable overall fuel-economy level of 19 miles a vehicles and comfortable sedans, its interior both gallon in the city in the 300 Limited version I drove as well as it has been done in an American-designed Sunday crisply designed and roomy. And all of that, perhaps and 27 miles a gallon on the highway. vehicle. 5^0p.m.Friday most impressively, for prices that begin in the mid- Though from the outside it may look at though Sunday Real Estate The ride is solid all the way around, with the 300 20,000s. Magnum wouldn't lend a lot of cargo room, the reali- 5:30 p.mjhursday_ __ swallowing up bumps rather effortlessly and yet Of course, a big part of the story with the 300 is always reinforcing the impression that it is totally in ty inside the vehicle belies that impression. Magnum Thursday provides every bit of interior space that many SUVs 6 p.m. Tuesday an exterior design that is outlandishly cutting edge at touch with the surface beneath it. the same time that it is certifiably retro. Car and would, with the rear seats down, and even manages Thursday Real Estate Display Driver said some time ago that it would be a perfect Inside, the 300 is well equipped with a crisp to tuck away nifty compartments that are handy for 3 p.m„Mofi'day car for a resuscitated Al Capone, but I think the design and luxurious amenities, depending on the smaller bits of payload. mobster allusion actually does the 300's styling a version. The gauges on the instrument panel have a bit of a retro look and are set off sharply against the Chrysler has scored an unmitigated success with View the Observer £ disservice. The huge grid-design front grille is an in- both the 300 and the Magnum. If this is any kind of Eccentric Automotive your-face design that heralds a 300's arrival, and the background, aiding both the design and the visibility of information to the driver. indication of what else may be coming down the pike Classifieds on the web: extremely short front overhang accentuates its from a DaimlerChrysler that suddenly itself seems to impact. The same thing happens when you observe Legroom for rear passengers is vast. However, at be running on all cylinders, then American con- the car's bold and blockish rear end. least one feature of the rear passenger area is a bit sumers are in for more of an exciting ride indeed. 0608278638

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Good cond. $1,600/best. tion, CD, alloys, $4800. 28K, only $6800. Equipment 8540. Lexus BMW 1995 325I convertible, Dark Bronze/white, leather, 248-217-8809 248-553-0612 734-425-7764 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2002- TYME (734) 455-5566 8150 Auto Misc. 8560 Lincoln 2003 4 to choosel Z66-Z71, low mileage, very clean, alloys, CD. $14,950. GRANO MARQUIS 1994 SATURN SL2 1996 ' 8180 Auto/Fruck-Parts & Service 8586. Mazda DODGE 1997 Grand Caravan loaded, call today. $17,950 leather interior, loaded. ROGIN BUICK-LIVONIA MUSTANG 1999 LX $11,500. (248) 345-2578 734-525-0900 Power, air, keyless entry, good Excellent cond! $1900/best; 8170 Auto Rentals/Leasing 8800 Mercury Sport, forest green, 11 Ck ROGIN BUICK-LIVONIA Convertible. Showroom cond, condition, 113K, $2250/best 248-553-0612 miles, runs great, $2450 or 734-525-0900 8180 Auto Financing 8810 Mitsubishi CHEVY CORVETTE 1986 $3899. TYME 734-455-5566 best offer. 248-888-9024. Offer. (248) 347-0148 8190 Autos Wanted 8820...... 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Oniy 1000 DODGE 2001 Grand Caravan ps, am-fm stereo, leather. CORVETTE 1998 COUPE ROGIN BUICK-LIVONIA miles, yes 1000! Garaged 8290 Sports Utility 8750 Volvo Loaded! 34,000 miles. Pewter, leather power seats, 734-525-0900 warranty, new tires & brakes. Sport, quads, rear, extra since new! Ultimate pack- 8300 Sports & imported 8760 Autos Over $2000 $18,750 - 248-561-6601 ride control system, lift-off 93K, $4300 (734) 981-3353 clean, $9,995. DEVILLE 1999 silver, oniy age. 248-207-0113. 8780 Autos Under S2000 roof, CD, due! zone climate Fox Hills $7 395 Taurus 2002 4 door, air, pw, control, 1 owner, garaged, $15,000->313 337 5636 CAMRY 1998 LE, moonroof, DODGE DURANGO 2002 BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC cd, Arizona beige, cruise con- Chrysler-Jeep $21,500. 248-763-0120 CD, alloy wheels, 140k miles, 33 K, $1800 below black (734) 453-2500 trol, one owner, 43K miles. 1 -800-579-SELL (734) 455-8740 book, only $99 down. SABLE 1997 GS - 90,000 very good cond., $4800/best. MERCEDES 1996 C36 AMG $9,500. (734) 674-9062 TYME (734) 455-5566 DEVILLE 1999 Silver, only miies, $2,500. 248-547-8177 FORD 1998 WINDSTAR Sedan, turbo, silver, only -SOLD $7,395. TAURUS 2003 SES, moon- Limited. Leather, all options, DODGE DURANGO SLT 2001 49,000 miles, like new, RAV-4L 2000 4x4, luxury edi- BOB JEANNOTTE PONTiAC roof, loaded, 29,000 miles, loaded, 140K, well kept,. Blue, Sharp, $14,995. $19,950. SABLE 1998 LS 4 dr, 24v. new tion, 5 speed manual, perfect, (734) 453-2500 new car warranty, $9,500. $2900/best. 248-467-6277 BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC ROGIN BUICK-LiVONiA Michelin tires, 89k, non-smok- 85K miies, $10,500. 248-345-8034. ALL AUTOS |OP$$ (734) 453-2500 734-525-0900 SEVILLE 2003 SIS black, er, all maintenance records. (248)360-2095. FORD WINDSTAR 1998 GL $4850/best. (313) 937-3736. Junked, Wrecked oif Running. DODGE DURANGO SLT 2001 chromes, moon, only .11,000 TAURUS GL-1995 Good Air, good shape, well main- miles, $29,950. \ E & M 248-474-4425 Blue, Sharp, $14,995. 900S CONVERTIBLE cond., 84k miles. $2,200. SABLE 1999 - 77K miles, tained. $2250. 1997 2 Dr., 1 owner, Black, ROGIN, BUICK-LIVONIA Evenings 734-717-0428 BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC (734) 397-0487 loaded, excellent condition, (313) 937-3433 (734) 453-2500 Tan interior, exc. cond, pro- I 734-525-0900 many new parts, $4300. PASSAT 2000 GLS-1.8 turbo, fessional maintenance, TAURUS-1998 102K miles, 734-453-8350 JUNI FORD WINDSTAR 2000 LX EXPLORER 1997 4L, auto, 4 loaded, 5 speed manual, 6 SLS 2001 White diamond. dented fender, pw/ps/pb. heated seats, moonroof, CD Blue, very clean, must be wd, loaded, roof rack, tow CD changer. Fun summer & New tires, brakes, battery. $2950. (734) 427-7425 sound, 1 owner, 23,500 miles, CARS WANT Ed! seen. Excellent condition. pkg., 118k., many new parts, winter! 130k, garage, orig Excellent cond. $15,500/best $13,500. 248-227-0020 248-921-2107 (734) 282-1700 $4400/best. (248) 224-1677 $5500/best. (3.13) 537-5565. owner. Email photos. $8,000 - 734-426-5355 MONTANA 2000 4 Dr., air, EXPLORER XLT-1993 4 wheel ECLIPSE 2002 GT, red metal- alarm, Auto, pi, cruise, CD, drive, 128k, new- hubs, lic, loaded, sunroof, low CATALINA 27 Sailboat 1983 brakes, ball joint. Inside mint, SAAB 95-SE 2001, Black ABS, pw, 1 owner, ps, am-fm ACCENT 2002 - 4 door sedan, miles, $11,950. S60 2.4T 2001 Sedan, 4 door, roller, inboard gas, perfect, loaded. Original owner. w/Black leather, ail options. stereo, leather. Very clean, no CAVALIER 2002- Z24 Silver, red, automatic, ps, pw, air, CD ROGiN BUICK-LIVONIA loaded, leather, heated seats, $9500. (313) 881-8743 $4200/best. (248) 652-9395 27,600 mi., exec, cpnd., new rust or dents, excellent condi- pw., sun roof, good cond. AM/FM, 35,000 miles, $6999. 734-525-0900 78k. Runs)& drives like new., CHEVROLET 1500 1989 tion. White w/gold, short van. Michelens. $18,500; 248-473-8068 CHRYSLER 1975 - 14 It, Tri- FORD 2001 Expedition, (248).'390-5113 runs great, manual trans., 40K $14,444. '• (248) 722-8111". • AM-FM stereo. Rebuilt 350 139,000 highway miles. SPYDER 2003 Convertible Haul, 55 hp w/trailer, leather, 3rd seat, V-8, rear air, miles, $7,990. (734)783-5563 $1200/best. Ask for Dan T. Chevy, new tires,' timing 810-624-0720 ACCENT 2003 GTS, auto, fufi warranty, $17,500. SUBARU LEGACY L 1992 chain, starter and more! Silver, 4 dr, 5K, $15,995. (734) 422-7540 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1995 Wagon white, AWD, ps/pb/pw, $1300/best. 734-637-7880 Fox Hills (248) 557-5399 Mew tires & brakes. Air, power air, auto, tape, very good cond. Fox JFK-ills Chrysler-Jeep locks, 7 passenger. Very good 88K. $2300. 313-387-3077 Chrysler-Jeep CAMARO 1995 -Runs good, CHEVY 2003 S-10 pickup, V- cond. $2800. (248) 514-8852 (734) 455-8740 C0NC0RD-1994 Loaded, (734) 455-8740 needs bodywork, ;new parts, 6, white, loaded, 10K, $13,995. $1100/best. I 734-432-^339 FORD EXPLORER 1997 Sport, remote start, looks & runs WE BUY BIKES! $$$ BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC 2w/4w, exec, cond., loaded. 6 great. $2250. (248) "887-0513 DODGE 1991 OYNASTV For used Harley-Davison (734) 453-2500 S-TYPE 2000 3.0, dark blue disc cd. 107(k) miles. Must Loaded, 97,000 miles, good Motorcyles. 1-888-837-0457 CADILLAC 1996 Fleetwood, CONCORDE 2002 LX, one metallic, sunroof, low miles, CHEVY 2003 S-10 pickup, V- drive! $5,700. 734-262-1939. $15,950. cond, $1550. 734-421-0195 ' 1992-2000 HANDICAP VANS exc. classic cond., 49,000 owner, like new* $8,995. 6, extended cab, 10K, $13,995. NISSAN MAXIMA 1991 Red, FORD EXPLORER XLT 1997 miles, triple black, Dayton Fox Hills •' ROGIN BUICK-LIVONIA DODGE STRATUS 1997 Runs BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC WANTED. Cail Dale anyday, sedan, automatic, moonroof, 4 Dr., air, auto, pi, cruise, CD, wire wheels, Michelin WSW. Chrysler-Jeep 734-525-0900 good. New tires, brakes. Auto, (734) 453-2500 (517)230-8865. loaded, very good cond., anti-lock brakes, pw, full serv- Asking $11,200. Sold air, AM/FM cassette. 158K. XJ6 1997 Non-smoking. 65k. 123K, $2,750 (248) 910-7085 CHEVY ASTRO 2000 Van, ice history, 1 owner, ps, am- (734) 455-8740 $1600/best. 734-325-7939. 1980-1997 Class C FORD 1990 F150 Lariat Loaded, new tires. White loaded, $4399, shop TYME & fm stereo, sunroof. 93K miles. CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1975 MOTOR HOMES WANTED. super cab. Grey/black with LHS 1996, 4 door, 128k mi., w/tan, exc. paint. Immaculate, Save! TYME (734) 455-5566 New brakes and-shocks White convertible, V8, exc. FORD 1991T-BIRD Call Dale, (517)230-8865. cap. 83k original miles, hitch, New tires, brakes, front end $11,500. (248) 828-7881 $4,800 - 248-442-4917 cond. $7500 248-545-1391 good running tond., needs CHEVY STEP VAN. 1988 Exc. suspension, air doesn't work. BACKPACKER By Reese. Like runs, looks sharp. body work, $60$/best. cond. Great for construction, $4000. 734-453-0477. new, Lite weight 190 lbs., must $3300/best. 734-420-2960 GMC 2004 Denaii XL, loaded, ELDORADO'S 1983 2 south- BONNEVILLE 1996 auto, air, 734-721-0974 plumbing, or hauling supplies. leather, 24K, $34,995. ern cars, needs repair. see to appreciate! Bloomfield. PT CRUISER FIRST EDITION leather, $3,495. FORD 1993 F150, 2 wheel You can stand up inside this BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC $2100/best. (248) 426-9812 $1095. (248) 280-1089 SILVER 2001 Original owner. BOB JEANNOTTE PONTIAC drive, extended cab, excellent van. New tires, exhaust & (734) 453-2500 Pictures Can Msfee Exc. cond. Loaded, new itres. GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 (734) 453-2500 TERRY LITE 1999Travel Trailer dependable work truck, $2000 brakes. $4,000/best. 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Call: (734) 658-8812 cashmere loaded. 1 owner green/tan leather int.. 51.000 crew cal) loaded 75K. tuv.'iny 65K. $19,500 - 734-420-4092 Laredo black full ocwe' & ;734;-326-6622 save thousands. 313,950. miles, ext. warranty incl. package, 5.4 Triton engine, GMC ENVOY SLT 2003 warranty S16.995. ROGIN BUICK-LIVONIA $16,995. 734-769-8176 bed liner, must sell. $15,000. CHEVY 1994 Z71 4x4. extend- STRATUS 1995 ES Slack, p/s. GRAND AM-20QQ , SE, Black Exc. cond., sunroof, towing, 734-525-0900 Fox Hills (248) 224-4126 ed cab, runs great, 200K, full power, $23,900/best. p/b, new tires, brakes, trans. Chrysler-Jeep Beauty, Auto, air, CD, loaded. 1«880-578-SEU(7355) Alum wheels, 108k, runs great, 80K, like new. $5700/best. $4,000 or best offer. (248) 650-3116 LASABRE LIMITED - 1999, $2200/best. 734-425-1137. 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