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Volume 119 Number 3 4 w ivw .hom etow riiife.com © 2 004 Hometown Communications Network S p r in k le r 'U d r i e n Christmas' Actors iampoon the typical celebrity holiday variety special with song dance and s e n d s lots otlgughs N INSERTED SECTION s e n io r s s c ra m b lin g

Angels light up residence all year long BY HEATHER NEEDHAM STAFF WRITER SECTION B

Twelve units were damaged Monday morning at Tonquish Creek M anor, tem porarily displacing their senior-citizen residents into nearby motels and fam ily members’ homes, though no injuries were reported TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A broken fire sprinkler pipe unleashed a flood Community Financial's new president/CEO Bill Lawton who replaced Roger Ballard earlier this month now holds the same post his father of water and mayhem into the senior housing once held facility at about 10 a m M onday, causing the Holiday hours evacuation o f all 104 "tsidents All displaced resi­ Offices in the city of dents are expected to be back hom e w ithin a cou­ Plymouth will be ple of weeks, with some possibly coming home by closed or offering lim­ Christmas, accord ng Sharon Thomas, director ited hours during the of Tonquish Cieek upcoming Christmas- Back to the future The lowered water pressure caused by the burst New Year holiday peri­ pipe made the fire alarms to go off od Dec 24-Jan 3. ‘ (The water) came m like a waterfall through a Residents wishing 2nd-generation leader takes credit union's helm fixture m the Kitchen, Thom as said, describing to pay taxes will be the incident s point o f origin m a third-floor unit able to do so by using BY BRAD KADRICH credit union m California figured on having the first was looking at m ay have in the B buildm/ either of the 24-hour STAFF WRITER It’s not the first tim e a time he left He was work been teaching But a funny M onday’s frigid temperatures complicated m at drop boxes or by com- Law ton has been elevated m g part tim e while finish thing happened on the ters, Thom as said It seems unlikely that to that lofty position Bills ing up at Salem High way to a new career The I had to find out im m ediately what was w ror;§ Wednesday or Bill Law ton was filing father was the C EO back School from which he m foim ation technology because I couldn t keep (residents) outside sht^ Thursday Dec 29-30 ledger cards as a m iddle- m the 70s when Bill graduated m 1978 He position at the credit sa id at the Church Street school student working for worked there as a middle moved on to the union opened up again The Plymouth Com m unity Fire Department, entrance lobby or the Com m unity Federal Credit schooler Now , after University of Michigan- Faced with commuting to Huron Valley Am bulance and several clean-up drop box by the out­ Union that he imagined spending a few years run­ Dearborn, where he got work, Lawton - who hates and plum bing contractors were on the scene side book return at himself running the whole ning the credit unions IT his bachelors degree from that much driving - made M o n d a y the Plymouth District operation some day departm ent, Bill has the School o f Management the easy choice Thom as said a South Lyon contracting firm Library The city's But that’s just what a s c e n d e d m 1 9 8 2 It was open, and I ve went above and beyond the call of duty when its Department of Law ton is doing at the ‘Dad kind o f dragged his He left Com m unity never liked commuting, workers painstakingly helped rescue numerous Municipal Services will now-renamed Community son off to w ork at a ripe Financial - the first tim e - said Law ton, who grew up antique items from a resident’s room They pur­ be open 8am to Financial, after being pro­ young age,’ Bill Law ton i n 1 9 8 0 m the Plymouth Canton chased sealed plastic containers and packed the 4:30 p.m Wednesday, moted to president and said with a laugh ‘This “M y focus was on my area I had enjoyed work­ items inside a vacant unit D ec 2 9 . chief executive officer job is very different In IT last tw o years o f college ’ ing here, and die tim e Capt Jim Haar of the Plymouth Community There will be no Lawton, who had been I had m y hands m all the he said “I was looking at away made me appreciate Fire Departm ent said fire alarm calls are fairly delay in city or vice president and C O O , different areas This job is doing something else working here I was happy com m on, but those involving residences are treat­ township solid-waste replaces Roger Ballard, m uch less tactical than when I got done with to come back ed with m ore immediacy than others pickup during the holi­ who left to assume a lead­ s tr a te g ic ’ s c h o o l ’ O n something like this, we send everybody out d a y ership position w ith a And its a job he never One o f those things he PLEASE SEE L E A D E R , A4 there,’ Haar said For more informa­ tion, call the city, (734) 453-1234 Plymouth Township offices will be open for Local singer's holiday performance is at center court normal hours except when they close for BY KURT KUBAN tility some expect the Indiana guitarist Charlie Coen, and cial singing such a meaningful the holidays on Dec STAFF WRITER fans to show the Pistons Last drummer Jay Mingis song on Christmas 24 and Dec 27, and m onth, die two teams were Blazer had so much fun dur­ I’m always excited about again Dec 31 and Jan Anyone who plans to watch involved m one o f the worst ing the show, and has such a singing the anthem, but now 3 die heavily anticipated rematch sports brawls ever Several belief in the cause, that she that we are in wartime it really The Plymouth between die Detroit Pistons and Pacers have been charged w ith hopes to make it an annual means something, Blazer said Township treasurer s Indiana Pacers on Christmas crimes stemming from the inci­ event It was an awesome show W hen I m singing, I look office will be open 8 Day m ay w ant to tune in a little dent ‘I’m really looking forward W e perform ed all the holiday around at all the people and a.m to 4 p m Dec 31 e a rly to this, but I’ve asked them not classics, ’ she said ‘Id id n tg e ta wonder how m any of them have for tax purposes Local singer and performer to introduce m e as an artist count on how much we raised, a friend or a loved one m the Justine Blazer, a 2001 graduate from Detroit,’ Blazer said but I know the Marines had a war Its very sentimental for me S a fe r id e s of Canton High and former Blazer, who has been busy huge wad of money at the end of n o w ” Plymouth police are Chiefette, w ill take center court w ith her singing career, made t h e m g h t Blazer also just released a teaming with Central and sing die national anthem her most recent performance on The national audience that Christmas C D , called J u s t a Distributors of Beer, ABC before the game, which starts at Dec. 14 at Fifth Avenue in she will be playing for on Justine Christmas Containing Cab and many Plymouth- 12 30 p m , and is being tele­ Detroit, where she helped the Christmas D ay is not exactly a 12 holiday classics, the C D can area bars and restau­ vised by ES P N for a national U S Marine Corps collect toy first for Blazer, who has sang die be purchased at either Dearborn rants to offer1 Project audience Blazer, 21, is looking donations and raise m oney for anthem at numerous major Music store, including the one - * DONALD St^LEY Safe Ride Plym o u th ' forward to die experience, the Toys for Tots program She sporting events, and has been on m Canton, or on BlazdiisWeb through Saturday, though she is a little worried played the gig w ith her band, m ajor television networks site at wwwjustm eblazer edm Performer Ju s tin p E ta r of Canton sings Ja n 1 about being associated w ith the the Justine Blazer Band, which including ABC, ESPN and FO X . “It s very warm , very rom an­ at 5th Avenue iif Detroit last % e k in a Patrons of participating Detroit area, because o f the hos­ consists o f bassist M att Coen, B ut still, she said it w ill be spe­ tic, Blazer says o f the work charity concert benefiting Toys for Tots bars and restaurants will be able to obtain a cab ride home in the event they've had too much to drink The program is meant Goodfellows make family's holiday merry to encourage responsible Apartments F7 drinking, not the overuse BY HEATHER NEEDHAM effort Letters went out to tucked inside The girl Victory Packaging, the weekend of Dec 4 At Home B1 of alcohol STAFF WRITER 22,000 addresses within wrote she was sending all Com m unity Financial, Though the move meant Automotive G1 "Participating Plymouth the 48170 ZIP code the money she had, but Cequent Towing Products less money came m , Classified Index F5 establishments include This year, the Plym outh Obviously, the letters would send more when Sealant Equipm ent and Volante said volunteers Crossword Puzzle F6 Doyle's Tavern, Goodfellows, w ith the help were not treated as junk she got more Engineering, the were safer because they For The Record A3 Jobs F8 Hermann's Old Towne o f several corporations m a il W e have received Plymouth Noon Rotary were not in the streets Movie Guide E6 Grill, Plymouth Crossing, helping to play the role of W e have received everything from $1 to a Club and the Plymouth W hen you re not m the Obituaries C7 336 Mam, Plaza Lanes, Santa, are helping 208 city tremendous community thousand dollars, Volante Elks Lodge No 1780 street, you don’t make as Real Estate F5 Boulders, E G Nick’s and township residents to support this year, Volante said o f the fund-raising Bottle dnves, toy drives much money, she said Sports C1 Compari's, Sean have a better holiday sea­ d r iv e and other fund-raisers This week a Plym outh s a id Taste B5 O'Callaghan's, s o n The response has Several corporations helped fuel the Township fam ily got a visit Benmgan's, Station 885, Goodfellows president ranged from bare-bones and companies helped Goodfellows effort, not to from Santa, a k a W illiam LaBistecca, Ernesto's, Barbara Volante said the m inim um to extremely chip in, including Km art, m ention the annual news­ Beard, a TR A M employee Plymouth Pub and the success o f the 2004 cam­ generous A n ll-year-old Kroger, Anlyn, Options & paper sale, which was Other TR A M employees Plymouth Knights of paign was because o f a girl wrote a letter to the Resources, T R A M , Aisin m oved from the streets to Columbus Hall widespread direct mail Goodfellows with $3 W orld Headquarters, store and restaurant fronts A PLEASE SEE G O O D FELLO W S , A2 A2

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HOLIDAY OPEN SKATES three scholarships, each m the mail Diane Van Dyke at G00DFELL0WS am ount of $1,000, for local djvandyke@peoplepc com or The City o f Plym outh offers high school seniors that are call (734) 416-3354 FROM PAGE A1 special holiday open skate planning to attend a college or hours at the Plym outh university in the fall of 2005 SYMPHONY FUND-RAISER Cultural Center ice arena To apply for the scholarship, also paid a visit to the fam ily, Open skating is offered 11 entrants m ust submit a short The Plym outh Symphony is w ith gifts for all eight o f the a m -1 30 p m Dec 23,9 essay (not to exceed three selling the 2005 fam ily’s children - and the a m -noon Dec 24, 4-6 p pages, double-spaced w ith a 12 Entertainm ent Book, offering mother, too Dec 26,11 a m -1 30 p m pt font) that address the fol­ 50-percent discount coupons TR A M “adopted” the fami­ Dec 27, 9 a m -1 30 p m Dec lowing question Describe how at hundreds of restaurants and ly as a way o f helping the 28,11 a m -1 20 p m Dec 29, someone in your life has influ­ discounts for m any other serv­ Goodfellows 11 a.m -1 30 p m Dec 30, 9 enced you in a positive way ices and events The 2005 “W e get a lot o f requests, a m -noon Dec 31, and 4-6 and changed your life’ Entertainm ent Book can be but this year we decided to p m J a n 2 All submissions must picked up at the Plym outh adopt a family,” said Jerry The ice is closed Christmas include nam e, address and Sym phony Office, next to the Mata, manager of human Day and New Year’s Day phone number of entrant, high Cozy Cafe m downtown resources for T R A M , an Skaters can also call the City school they attend, and college Plym outh, or by calling M ary automotive supplier Recreation Departm ent s or university they plan to Thom as, (734) 453-3016 Cost T R A M ’s fund-raising goal Open Skate Hotline by calling attend in the fall All submis­ of the book is $20, with pro­ was $700, but reached (734) 455-6620 and selecting sions m ust be received by Dec ceeds benefitting symphony $1,186, which m eant they O p t i o n 2 31,2004 They should be sent p r o g r a m s could make the holiday extra to The Bittmger Team, 43435 For more inform ation, call special for the fam ily, which OBEDIENCE CLASSES Joy Road, Canton, M I 48187 the sym phony office, (734) has eight children ranging in “The Plymouth/Canton 4 5 1 - 2 1 1 2 age from 18 months to col­ Happy Hounds Dog Day com m unity has supported us le g e age Care and the Pet Teacher will for over 20 years SWIM, GYM AND FILM Both the m other and the offer puppy and adult basic The Bittmger Team older child were initially not obedience classes at Happy Scholarship is just one o f the Bring out the entire fam ily going to be mcluded on the Hounds Dog Day Care in ways that we can say thank and celebrate the New Year gift list, but because o f the Plym outh beginning Jan 12 you by giving back to our com­ from 4 p m to 8 p m Friday, additional donations, they W ednesday classes w ill start munity,’ Noel Bittmger said Dec 31, at Sum m it on the will unwrap presents along Jan 12, w ith Tuesday classes ‘This is our way o f paving the Park The aquatic center will with the rest o f the fam ily starting Jan 25 Puppy and w ay for a stronger, happier be open from 4 p m to 6 p m Communication was key to adult dog classes are available future for the next generation ” for all kinds o f swimming and T R A M ’s success, M ata said either day Each class will run For more information, con­ water activities “W e just explained the pro­ six weeks w ith a fee o f $125 tact the team at (734) 459- Following the swimming, gram and sent out a lot of Happy Hounds is located at Holiday collection 1010, or email Bittmger at a movie w ill be shown, and communications,” he said 673 s M am For more xnfor- Miller Elementary School teacher Jon Childs and some of his second- noelbittinger@remax net popcorn and pop will be on ‘Also, Bill (Beard) dressed m atipn, visit the W eb site at grade students view his extensive collection of 'Twas the Night Before sale as S a n t a ” wwwhappyhoundsdaycare co Christmas books and related articles Childs, who has been collecting PLYM0UTH-CANT0N CIVITANS Feel free to bring blankets, m or call (734) 459-DOGS the books since he started teaching 30 years agcMfisplays his cushions and pillows to sit on collection m the teachers' workroom at Miller each year for students The Plymouth-Canton — no chairs or outside food CANTON CINEMA CHARLIE BROWN AUDITIONS and staff to enjoy Civitan Club is looking for and beverages please energetic new members to Ford Rd iMIe W ol I 275 ( 7 3 4 ) Auditions for The DuBois participate in community WINTER HELP 85 76 Kids all shows 8 4 4 - 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BY HEATHER NEEDHAM straighten roundabout's future STAFF WRITER

BY JACK GLADDEN the developers and county offi­ Some people proclaim their STAFF WRITER cials passions through jewelry, T- W e’re not sure w hat the sta­ shirts or bum per stickers All one Cantons first and only round­ tus is at this point,’ Casan said needs to do to learn about Don about m ay turn out to be just ‘The cost estimate is consider­ Schneiders passion is to ask him another intersection ably higher than everyone about his glass belt buckle A roundabout uses a traffic thought it would be ’ The off white belt buckle circle rather than stop signs or H e said his department has w ith swirls o f purple and yel­ traffic lights to m ove vehicles done some research on round­ low wasn’t bought in any store from one road to another abouts and the cost estimate or even given to him , but was They’re common in Great seems to be m line w ith what crafted from his ow n hands by Bntain and a couple have t h e y c o s t shaping hot glass Glass blow­ recently been built in Oakland “W e took a look at one m ing is a skill Schneider has C o u n t y Oakland County,” he said “That been honing for about 30 Plans were to build one in one cost $ 12 million Our esti­ years, at places such as western Canton where Ridge, mate is slightly m ore than that Greenfield Village, during the Saltz and Denton roads come n g h t n o w Bicentennial, and at the Toledo together It was part of the proj- Casan said constructing a Museum of Art, where he "" ects for the extension of Denton roundabout is not an ordinary teaches the craft north o f Cherry H ill and the paving project Plym outh has been his turf paving o f Saltz to Ridge ‘ It’s a specialty item , he said for the past 26 years His Old The roundabout was to be ‘It’s not like a straight 3,000 feet Village business, York Street paid for by two developers and of road You have to build a Glassworks, has shortened its PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Wayne County Canton was not radius and there s additional name to The Glassworks and footing any o f the bill, but was c u r b in g has moved to 543 Deer S t, just Don Schneider shows off a few pieces of blown glass works at The Glassworks his store on Deer in downtown helping to coordinate the proj­ Township Supervisor Tom east of M ain Street, south of Plymouth e ct Yack said he doesn’t think the Ann Arbor Trail It s a space But the cost estimate has project will happen very fam iliar to Schneider, who even more fun to work with come m higher than expected The idea of a roundabout was form erly lived in the 140-year- than it is to watch There’s a flu­ Canton engineer Tom Casan always Wayne County’s, he said old, post-Civil W ar hom e up idity and immediacy to it It’s said the project is on hold for the W hen they got into the design until two years ago just a very seductive material” moment A meeting is scheduled process they decided to change It was wonderful to save Though he hesitates to Jan 4 with Canton engineers, the specs o f the roundabout ’ this old house, Schneider said describe his passion with the o f the house m which he d lived over-used labor of love” for 24 years before m oving to phrase, he said that persever­ Farmington Hills ance is a good trait for glass Saving the hom e has meant workers to have DEATHS transforming it for commercial ‘Greed is not a good idea,” he use He has been busy turning said of the trade, which B the former living room and requires purchasing raw mate­ Benito J Barreto of Livonia, died dining room into showroom rials, using expensive, high- Dec 17 space for his blow n glass energy equipment and, of Amelia M Bresler, 87 of Lansing pieces, which include holiday course, lots of time died Dec 15 ornaments, paperweights, He s happy to share many of F miileflon (translation his trade secrets as he travels Becky Furca ofRedford died Dec Thousand flowers ) beads, across the United States to

11 For the Record appears in every bowls, glasses, plates, jewelry, teach students how to make art G edition of the Observer $ Eccentric vases and more out of glass John A Grzebik of Westland died Newspapers There are numerous inex­ A miileflon (’ Thousand Flowers ) bead is one of Don Schneider s creations at One secret of Schneiders, Dec 18 Complete paid obituaries can be pensive gift ideas for last The Glassworks however, is more closely guard­ M found mside today s Sports section m inute holiday shoppers ed than that of a cola drink Barbara J McCune,68 of in Passages on page C7 including ornaments for under and for him , since he doesn t secondary to Schneider s craft, ‘ The only thing that’s secret Farmington Hills died Dec 11 $25, paperweights for a little have to worry about snow which he has taught him self here is the formulas (for mak­ Loran Jean Marshall-Holden, of of Birmingham died Dec 19 more than $100, and earrings removal The approach to the over the past 30 years H e said ing glass)/ he said Westland died Dec 15 W for around $30 m am entrance is flat became hooked on glassblow- Robert C Mitchell 68 of Detroit John E Webb, of Redford died Dec He has also added an indoor The original hardwood m g after watching the process The Glassworks is open for holiday died Dec 15 18 wheelchair ram p, which he floors, however have been as an 8-year old Cub Scout shopping noon to 7 p m today and P Robert E Willette 76 of Plymouth said is more convenient for refinished and are staying put You just sort o f fall in love noon to 5 p m on Christmas Ev^Call Lawrence F Peter, 88 of Eustis died Dec 16 customers using wheelchairs - The building, however, is with it he said (Hot glass) is {734)459 6419 for more information Fla , died Dec 20 z S Rev John B Zwers of Redford Vincent Charles Secontme Jr 83 died Dec 20

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BY GREG KOWALSKI deal specifically w ith the city’s racial prob­ STAFF WRITER lems The board of about 75 members w ith a variety o f business and social ‘ The legacy o f the past is rooted in organization backgrounds seeks to today” A n d that is especially evident in the im prove relations But Rakolta said he saw state of race relations m the metro Detroit a lack of communications and under­ a re a standing on the board That message was delivered M onday Each dinner brings a handful of board morning by John Rakolta J r , chairman members together m a casual setting to of New Detroit, In c, who spoke to a discuss racial issues m an open m anner full house at the Race Relations and The encounters have been eye-opening, Diversity Task Force at The Com m unity Rakolta said Tough topics like reparations TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER H o u s e and a national apology for slavery have Kimberly Hams (left) of Wayne and Carol Secco of Westland adopted German Detroit is the m ost segregated m ajor been discussed shepherd/Lab mix 8-week-old-puppies at the Michigan Humane Society city m the nation, Rakolta said, and there And that’s the key to finding common Tuesday The puppies were foster pups being cared for by Barbara Rogulski of are deep divisions between the black and New Detroit chairman John Rakolta Jr brought a ground, Rakolta said The answer is m Livonia white communities that still echo w ith the message of understanding to The Community dialogue, not debate Debating implies a pains o f slavery House Monday w i n n e r Today, fundamental misunderstandings There is no one solution to the problem , remain between the two communities that related by Rakolta, who has hosted a series Rakolta said, and tim e alone w on t solve it requires a ‘true and honest dialogue w ith of dinners for New Detroit board mem­ There has to be full equality for all and “we M a k e p e t respect,” Rakolta said bers at his home in Bloomfield Hills have to keep the conversations going, he A n example o f successful dialogue was New Detroit was established m 1967 to s a id feel welcome in new home

BY JULIE BROWN im portant for a pet, said STAFF WRITER Gorbea, a 1990 graduate of 3€oUday, M S U s veterinary school Experts agree pets as Access to food and water is G E T Christm as gifts aren’t the also essential, she said, and u p t o 3$

Expecting too much o f kids chances for the cat, dog or A monUHi) with a 24 month ow “can reduce the enjoym ent of other animal to slip out unno­ the anim al ” ticed, as always, be sure he is Lease * Adoption counselors wearing a collar and ID tag in W ith $1 530 W ith $1,475 custom er cash due at signing at the Hum ane Society case o f escape Provide pets includes security deposit and acquisition fee excludes tax title Includes security deposit and acquisition fee excludes tax title work w ith people to make w ith a quiet retreat when fes­ and license fee Customer cash due at signing is net o f ail and license fee Customer cash due at signing Is net of all the right m atch, noting some tivities get too stressful rebates Payment indudes $500 renewal cash $1 500 RCL cash rebates Payment includes $2 000 RCL cash $500 Ford Credit animals are higher m ainte­ ■ Resist giving fatty foods $1 750 Ford Credit Cash $500 employee bonus cash bonus cash and $500 employee bonus cash and $500 Holiday Bonus Cash n a n c e as treats Gravy, poultry skin ‘ That’s one o f our greatest and other rich foods can P yjS «.»$500- $ 1 OOO H O LID AY enjoyments,’ Gunm gle said of cause severe gastrointestinal sending an anim al to a loving upset Likewise, do not give BONUS CASH ON SELECTED 2004 SI permanent home animals poultry or steak MSI) The society provided more bones, which can lodge in the M ODELS TOO! than 13,000 animals for throat, stomach or intestinal see dealer for details adoption last year, m ostly cats t r a c t a n d d o g s ■ Chocolate is poisonous to ‘ W e hope people will think dogs and can prove fatal (1) For special $600 Holiday Bonus Cash on selected 2005 models, take new vehicle retail delivery from dealer stock by 1/3/05 Restrictions apply See of the Michigan Hum ane depending on the dog’s size dealer for complete details *Some payments higher, some lower. Not all Lessees will qualify for lowest payment, For speed lease terms RCL Cash Ford Credit Bonus Society when they’re looking and the amount and type of Cesh ($500 Employee txinus cash on 2004 F15CFX4) take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 1/3/2005 RCLCash may be taken in cash but is used towards down payment in examples shown to add a com panion animal,” chocolate ingested The safest Lease renewal cash only available to customers terminaling their Ford Division Red Carpet Lease and re-lease for 24 months by 1/3/2005 Leases terminated early qualify if terminated within program s h e s a id rule is to keep all chocolate dates. Supplies are limited not all dealers will have all featured models Residency restrictions apply See deaterlor complete details Al payment examples are for Current Ford Employee and eligible Animals coming home for out o f your dog’s reach family memberi Lessees the first time benefit from a ■ Lighted candles should crate or playpen which vVill never be left unattended, VARSITY a t g h i n s o n BUTMAN give them a place for quiet, especially with animals 3480 Jackson Rd. 1-800'875-FORD 9800 Belleville Rd. 734-697-9181 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 Davis said It’s important to around ANN ARBOR BELLEVILLE YPSILANTI set a routine for meals and Clinics and the M H S can other things as soon as possi­ help answer questions about BRIARWOOD tim e s p a r k FRIENDLY ble nutrition, medication and 7070 Michigan Ave. 734-429-5478 I-96 at Milford EM. 248-437-6700 2800 N. Telegraph, 734-243-6000 If things are constantly other pet topics, Gorbea SALINE LYONTWP. MONROE changing, it makes it hard for said “They do a lot o f infor­ them ,” he said m ation pver the phone,” she Y C 7 « — , x A comfortable bed’s said of the M H S OPEN SATURDAYS ODbseirmr

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Christmas magic survives frenzy It Went zip when it moved and bop when it stopped Ane whirr when it stood still i never knew just what it was and I guess I never - Tom Paxton The Marvelous Toy

"Some people say Christmas isn’t what it used to be Devout Christians are concerned that Christ has been pushed aside by commercialism, secularism and an oversen- sitivity to the feelings of non-Chnstians They say nobody says “Merry Christmas” anymore, just “Happy holidays ” Parents are concerned that the simple joys of the season are being undermined by loud, violent and socially isolat­ ing video games that have replaced the wonderful toys of their youth Everyone complains about the traffic jams, the buying frenzy, the incessant commercialization, the forced con­ viviality, the bad holiday music and worse movies and all the dancing Santas and reindeer v 3ut still, there is a magic to this season amidst all its mixed messages and conflicting themes Like Tom P^cton’s marvelous toy, it moves and fascinates us still On every street corner and m front of department stores and supermarkets, volunteers ring bells so the Salvation Arm y can provide food, clothes and toys to needy families Goodfellows sell newspapers to assure that no child will go without a Christmas While shelters, soup kitchens and serious need exist all year long, it is at LETTERS Christmas that we are stopped and reminded of that need first base, stop right there Earlier than the and open our hearts and our wallets to help S erving the poor Less hype, m ore disclosure Families and fnends separated by miles or just by busy ‘50s I can remember that the young lass lives pause for a night and day to gather again and cele­ During the Cold W ar the U S govern­ The subject o f the state deficit interre­ found to be w ith child was hustled from brate the Christmases past they’ve shared and the love m ent and churches m the U S maintained lates with other problems within our polit­ the burrow, the village, the city, maybe the that sometimes goes unexpressed for too long a time support for the poor citizens in developing ical and tax system I will try to devote state, till the fruit o f sexual experience was Little tots, eyes all aglow, find joy m the simplest things c o u n trie s most of m y comments to the schools in realized Shame was the order of the day — colored lights, a twirling toy, a chilly sled nde and a The development aid succeeded dramat­ p a rtic u la r Bring back shame m conjunction with jolly man in a red suit ically m reducing the portion o f the worlds I would disagree with the school groupsthe teaching that abstinence is moral and good, that the Very young have no privi­ We do live in a diverse community, where people of many population suffering from hunger and that met and developed a program *We re not taking it anymore The approach to lege, no priority, no permission to seek sex­ cultures and religions have come together to live For many, m alnutrition The great success led the w orlds leaders to believe, m the early 90s, talk to elected officials to acquire increased ual pleasure, com m itting the acts reserved dhnstmas is not part of their religious tradition For others, that by 2015 another 50-percent reduction funding beyond the allotments is folly for the adults in our world Thirteen-year- Christmas is not a particularly religious holiday in world hunger would be accomplished M any taxpayers may object to the im m i­ olds may not dnve Fourteen-year-olds But to those concerned that Christ has been pushed Unfortunately, the reduced commitment nent forced taxation such an approach may not purchase Jim Beam and dnnk it aside, it might be comforting to think that the magic of o f appropriations and donations, along m ay bring Politicians should understand Back to the better days when morality this season begins with the simple humility of the Nativity w ith increased war and disease, has led to that the taxpayer has had enough (I m one was meaningful and real Join abstinence story We bestow gifts on children because wise men increasing hunger m the world and in the o f them ) w ith generalities and special with morality and shame, and expenence brought gifts to a baby in Bethlehem We remember the U S , exactly opposite of what was planned interest groups lower numbers of pregnant young girls, sick and needy because we have been taught for hundreds There is one successful program , micro W ith the obvious numerous union and thus fewer social and economic prob­ of years that Jesus preached and practiced such chanty credit loans to individuals, m any earning and/or association groups that abound m lems for the rest of us to bear We gather as a family on this night above all others less than $1 per day that allowed them to public service or the school system their Nei! Goodbred because we celebrate a family finding shelter in a stable build their own businesses or farms and approaches via an organized means can Livonia \ Christmas has many meanings — may you find joy and so make substantial progress against be viewed as an approach to collectivism of peace m your special celebration of the season hunger and poverty sorts As some examples i The global effort likely will serve 100 1 Wayne County is providing sweet S J m illion borrowers in the foreseeable deals for early retirement, and has 17 Recently I went to see The Incredibles (a future N ow Congress must use its com­ unions Some unions enjoy a $5 match for tw o-hour depiction o f senseless violence m itm ent to micro-credit to influence the every $1 contributed for retirement and threat o f violence) produced to attract Holiday drunken driving W orld Bank and the United Nations 2 Canton Township has about five children at the A M C Laurel Park theater Development Program to expand and pri­ unions, and has similar programs allowing There were a lot of small children in the oritize reaching and serving the very poor a $3 match for every $1 contnbuted theater accompanied by a loving, canng is costly in many ways It is clear the employees love these pro­ parent (or parents) who were apparently Robert Bailey grams The reality is I ve never heard of oblivious to the fact that their children’s i Plymouth £ Although it’s been said m any tim es, m any ways, it’s such sweet deals in the private sector - ears were being damaged by the excessive tyorth repeating — if you dnnk, don’t drive this holiday Take a h in t some employees have none The professed volume of*sound during the commercials and previews o f coming attractions Reason A n d be sure to spread the w ord “low pa/ is irrelevant - many people work for low pay A ll one has to do is take a full I have pleaded with the managers of \ Efforts to make it a safe holiday in the m etro area are You would think that the Hollywood Le ft would have taken this past presiden­ door-to-door poll The above programs are both A M C theaters in Livonia (at Laurel getting help from the Michigan State Police and the tial election as a lesson to stay out of grossly excessive Park and A M C 20) to reduce the volume of statewide You Dnnk & Drive, You Lose campaign which Am erican politics W ell, m fact, it seems to I agree with Jim Ryan, superintendent sound dunng commercials and promos to began Dec 20 and continues through Jan 2 have had the exact opposite effect of Plym outh Canton Schools - the system a comfortable, acceptable, level o f sound to } Law enforcement officials in Wayne, Oakland and 20 other According to Reuters, m a recent inter­ needs to educate the taxpaying public We no avail as apparently they do not get (jopnties throughout the state w ill be on on the lookout for those view Michael Moore stated, For the last need facts, and a lot less hype M ore detail m any such requests — that most theater­ w ho dnnk and drive So if you’re dunking about one more cock- m onth, we’ve had to listen to a lot of con­ from others (such as M ike Maloney) would goers just sit there and subm it to the tad before hitting the road, think again It could cost you big’ servative pundits talk about how the be nice The Observer pie charts recently assault Young people are the most at nsk ' Rem em ber that Michigan’s drunken driving definition Democrats need to run away from published are a good general beginning in getting hearing loss Aside from that, d s s OS blood-alcohol and the costs associated w ith a Hollywood, its actually the opposite Less ‘government by unions and associa­ going to see a show should be a pleasant drunken driving arrest have increased In addition to Moore said, Democrats need to embrace tions needs to be implemented, and placed expenence and they certainly have not eourt costs and fines, convicted drunken dnvers will also Hollywood because this is where they need back into the taxpayers control been providing that day a new $1,000 penalty included in the driver responsi­ to come to learn how to tell a story It seems prudent to conclude that the Please join me in demanding that they bility program The $1,000 penalty will be imposed for President Bush had a more compelling average taxpayer has to develop his or her lower the volume of sound dunng com­ tJWo consecutive years Anyone w ho refuses a breath test story to tell and the Democrats didn’t, and own organized group to counteract or mercials and promos — we pay for what &>,determ ine blood-alcohol levels w ill receive an auto­ that has to change ’ Interestingly, Moore challenge the obviously excessive abun­ should be a pleasant, safe, expenence and m atic one-year suspension o f driving privileges insists that Democrats go to Hollywood to dance of others It would be nice to know they can, and should, provide it S During last year’s Christm as and New Year holiday learn how to ‘ tell a story” That right there how m any levels of bureaucracy and their Ann Petersen ty^ekends, there were 13 traffic deaths statewide, accord­ is a mistake Am erica doesn’t want to hear purpose exists today, along w ith all the Livonia ing to the M ichigan State Police a story Am erica wants to hear the truth n u m b e rs \ Nationwide, more than 2,700 individuals were arrested for Obviously, Hollywood has a general mis­ Charlie Page Alcohol-related offenses during this same holiday enforcement conception of how real Am erica lives, and Canton what real Am erica believes M ost main­ S d And according to die National Highway Traffic Safety stream Americans are good, God-fearing m istration, more than 2,100 people nationwide were Teach sexual abstinence people that embrace traditional values, killed during the 2003 holiday season m alcohol-related traffic and could care less about w hat their During the 1950s some o f us responsible crashes and/or crashes where safety belts were not used sources of entertainment (mainly for curriculum development considered We welcome your letters to the editor Please 5 Don’t drink and drive this holiday season and don’t Hollywood) say about politics and other adding a class in sex education to better include your name address and phone number allow someone else who has been drinking to drive such issues Honestly, people don t go to prepare the young for living The eQnserva- for verification We ask that your letters be 400 Drive safe, drive sober and drive buckled up this holi­ concerts to hear celebrities rant on about tive among us thought it imperative for the words or less We may edit for clarity space d a y s e a s o n who they would vote for, and who could m an or wom an selected to do the teaching and content possibly enjoy a movie about someone s insist that abstinence was the goal of twisted political views Hollywood simply instruction M ost of the school staff ; PLYMOUTH does not have the same values as main­ laughed or showed considerable scorn and Mail stream Am erica, and if they are embraced d is c o m fo r t Letters to the editor ( B b m t m t by the Democrats, I can guarantee they The consensus opined that sex educa­ Plymouth Observer ; Part of HomeTown Communications Network™ won’t be celebrating a m ajor victory any­ tion would result in less experimentation 794 South Mam time soon Michael Moore and his cronies and early expenence w ith sex m daily liv­ Plymouth Ml 48170 ’ Brad Kadrlch Marty Carry m ay never get it, but one thing is for sure, ing, and fewer unwanted pregnancies And I Community Editor Director of Advertising it is extremely fortunate for this country we all know how far from the target their Fax i that a few hare brained celebrities and bullets fell (734) 459 4224 ; Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill their warped ways of thinking did not W ith an increase in the teaching of influence Am ericas m ajor decisions abstinence, there still rem ains, it seems, \ Managing Editor General Manager ■ Christina Garmon the absence of 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M ore taxes’ N o t here in lib­ Red state folks, including m any G O P state Detroit papers) is that M oroun its employees or their fam ilies are insured eral, Democratic Southfield, legislators, are opposed to new taxes o f any is leaning on his pal to put the under state programs The folks m Lansing I where residents already pay k i n d kibosh on the deal Funny thing, however — asked about it didn’t know, either But if tiie highest property tax rate m the state Michigan's budget crisis is exacerbated b y V Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano, Detroit M ichigan wants to cut the costs o f state-paid N ot m places like more GOP-leanm g twin increase, one m the state’s pnson popu­ Chief Development Officer W alt W atkins and health care, it might have a look to see how Birm ingham and Bloomfield Hills, where lation the other on state Medicaid rolls r * Director of Development Activities Henry many folks employed by W al-M art are wind­ people have also voted themselves higher Red staters don’t w ant to see m ore convicts Haygood are all for it ing up getting their health care paid by school taxes on the street This, of course, reeks o f corruption W orse, if Michigan taxpayers And certainly not in northern Oakland Blue staters don’t w ant to see anyone w ith -! anything, it's a perfect instance o f how things ■ Crystal balls for state school chief Tbm County, our region’s true red state territory out health care, especially the poor that could really make a difference to job- W atkins and members of the State Board of If you don’t take m m ore, o f course, you There’s a couple o f problem s w ith all this, starved M ichigan get killed by wealthy and Education Recent research shows a crisis is have to spend less h o w e v e r influential special interests and com pliant brewing m funding state schools Public school But where to cut9 One is that something m ust be done, and / politicians employee pension costs w ill rise from 15 percent Certainly not from schools done quickly, to bnng M ichigan’s expenses / f ■ Brain candy for us all from the University o f of payroll m 2005 to more than 20 percent in School folks from Rochester to Clarkston more m line with revenue Otherwise, the Michigan library, which at 7 m illion volumes is 2008 and m ore than 30 percent by 2018 to Farm ington will tell you that they’re strug­ state could be forced to im plem ent deep cuts , one of the largest research libraries in the w orld Moreover, health care and retirem ent benefit gling to make ends meet now And they're m all budget areas, hurting everyone at once The university announced last week that Google, costs by 2008 will average $1,200 per pupil, among Michigan’s w e a lt h ie s t school districts The second is that a long-term solution tq one of whose co-founders is U -M grad Larry whereas the state’s foundation education grant is Legislators have a freer hand m cutting Michigan’s budget woes isn’t any one of the f Page, will m ake virtually everything m its library o n ly $ 6,70 0 p e r p u p il m oney for the state’s colleges and universi­ outlined options, but likely some combma- j holdings available to the public online W atkins and the state board are calling for a ties, one o f the few budget areas not bound tion of all of them 1 Although it’s not well-known, U -M ’s research fundam ental restructuring o f the K-12 system by state or federal guidelines The third is that things aren’t going to get library is on a par with Harvard’s, Stanford’s and and its financial underpinnings That’s the right That, too, poses a problem better even if the economy rebounded to the Oxford s — the other maj or school libraries approach, rather than tinkering around the “Everybody knows we need to attract new good old days o f the Clinton era included m Google’s plan edges But it will take a better crystal ball than jobs and our colleges and universities are a Even then, manufacturmgjobs were u The implications are remarkable It signifies mine to figure out whether anything will come o f real selling point,” Jacobs said shrinking while the state’s num ber o f service the coming o f age of online access to inform ation it Revenue sharing to local government, the jobs, inmates and Medicaid recipients was on W ithin a few years, ordinary people will have And as for the rest of us happy holidays to states other big non-m andated spending t h e n s e direct access to the scholarly resources o f the all1 M ay your Christmas stockings be filled with area, is already being cut this year So, what do Michigan residents want? 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It’s the holidays and here come Uncle John with a plate full o f chicken wings, Aunt Betty with a glass o f wine and little Bobby w ith that soft d r i n k Ooops1 Suddenly you’ve got a spill and, if you don’t clean it quickly, it could turn treadmill, stationery or into a carpet stain recumbent bike, elliptical You would think that wine or free weights set up in is the most common stain on that special room, we’d carpeting at this tim e of year like to hear from you and Think again include your room and ‘It’s candle wax,” said you in our story * Barbra W ilson, technical Please contact Ken inform ation manager for the Abram czyk, A t Home edi Carpet and Rug Industries, tor Observer & Eccentric based in Dalton, Ga “That’s a Newspapers, 36251 year round item, too not just Schoolcraft, Livonia Ml PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE MCKEE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER during the holidays N o 2 is 48150 call (734) 953 wine, followed by tree sap Southfield resident Lillian Clinton began collecting angels for her Christmas tree Now she keeps the angels out all year in her home Top the angels are made of a 2107 or e mail him at C R I receives many phone wide variety of materials such as porcelain ceramic crystal and wood They are of almost every race and age kabramczyk@oe homeco calls for inform ation on stain mm net rem oval, especially at this time of year The W eb site Help Maybury (http //www carpet-rug org) If you want to give a gift includes tips and pointers on that gives forever, pur­ how to remove these stains chase a board to help Holiday celebrants tend to rebuild Maybury Farm move the candles around, Angels light Boards are $250 each and sometimes the larger and your name (up to 23 ones burn for a long tim e, characters) will be placed W ilson said “The wax just on a plaque to be hung puddles inside the candle, up residence permanently at Maybury and they just blow the liquid Farm — ' when they put them out,” To order a board you W ilson said “Sometimes the may contact the wax ends up on a table, but it all year Northville Community also ends up on the carpet” Foundation at (248)374- Tree sap ends up on the ‘A ll night, a ll day, angels watching 0200, Visa and carpet because homeowners o v e r m e ” Mastercard are accepted forget to put a cover down at Angels can be found in writings, and donations are tax- the bottom o f the tree movies, T V shows and songs, such as deductible or you may As with any stain, W ilson the tune above that Lillian Clinton send a check for $250 per sang as a child And myriad angels can board to the Northville PLEASE SEE STAINS, B4 be found every day m Clinton’s Community Foundation Southfield home 18600 Northville Road, Every room in the house has at least Suite 2 75 , Northville, ML DON'T WHINE ABOUT one figurine, painting or other image of 48167 an angel, part of Clinton’s collection WINE STAINS that has been spreading for almost 10 years They are displayed all year Software aids - Got a wm e stain? “I got started when I first put an p a r e n t s Follow these tips from the angel on the (Christmas) tree,” Clinton Carpet and Rug Institute said 4 Every year I’d get more angels SoftwareTime Absorb as m uch of the and wouldn’t want to put them away, announces the launch o* spill as possible w ith a ComputerTime 10, soft­ white paper towel PLEASE SEE A N G E LS , B4 ware that lets parents M ix together 1/4 of a decide when, where and teaspoon o f a dishwashing STORY BY MARY KLEMIC I STAFF WRITER how children use the fami­ liquid (non-bleach, non- ly computer. lanolin) to a cup of water SoftwareTime, available D ip a white cloth into the for purchase through solution and dab this onto www softwaretime com, the stain Let the solution enables parents to get a e t 'z m i sit on stain for about 15 handle on excessive com­ f minutes, giving the solu­ MARKET PLACE puter use, so kids can tion tim e to break up the spend time on other s ta in activities After 15 minutes, use a Submissions pendulum that are complemented by chrome* Inappropriate internet s white absorbent cloth and plated tubes Other clocks in Do you have a The Apprentice content continues to bea : blot and press on this area Clock designs by Howard Miller® have are the Grand Cayman floor clock in the big problem for parents. special item youd pulling up excess liquid been center stage on some reality TV living room, a selection of bedside alarm While there is filtering and m ost o f the stain like to showcase in shows, including NBC's The Apprentice clocks in the living quarters, and the software on the market, Rmse this area with a m ix­ Marketplace on the and FOX’s Renovate M y Family Magmfique gallery clock m the lobby no product is foolproof. ture of 1/2 white vinegar front of At Home? 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How much time should I phone directory, carnival, X Detroit consumers During her Affairs Professionals awards, would say, ‘Lord1 Love a Duck’ starts with a dnp, it could be a spend candy sales, plant sales, fifth reign in office she helped to she gave a 10- m inute talk on every time we would get m a problem if it lets go all at once volunteering? grade recognition, school t recover millions of dollars for this country s reduction of boat to go fishing He told me Keep the area clean of personal dance, teacher appreciation, ^ homeowners who had been helpful consumer bureaus that he couldn’t swim a stroke items and make sure the floor First, deter- graduation, field day, landscaped npped off by unethical busi­ Shapiro is as sharp as a tack and hadn’t drowned yet dram is accessible w . mine how improvement, school store, aneb ness practices She had a regu­ and still carries that Victorian I suggest, Mike, that you use A recent caller on the radio I ■P much extra restaurant day Some commit--. ^ lar radio show for years and image of proper language She his cliche from now on to keep show told me his hot water tim e you have tees require your involvement we ve all seen her many times flies to W ashington D C quite that hot water tank alive I heater was 27 years old and m your sched­ for the entire school year while kJ on television taking on a scam frequently as she sits on the wouldn’t touch the tank and at isn t it a shame that the life ule to volun­ others exist for only a short f a rtis t board of several national con­ the first sign of trouble I might expectancy of tanks today is Domestic teer at school period of time While the fifths l One of the most recognized sumer bureaus She remains a think of a replacement only seven years Planner You m ay decide grade recognition was more d*. names across the country, she popular expert m her field of The time to dram a hot They don’t make them they to spend time work for me than serving as di continues to work m the world consumer advocacy, was a ter­ water tank is from the very used to “Lord Love a Duck’ improving the the cupcake chairperson, it wa%* of consumer affairs Shapiro rific person to work for and beginning of purchasing a new S tay tu n e d Diana conditions of easier because the tim e was » still lives in her beloved city of taught so much to individuals one Every three or four foem the entire consolidated into a few weeks*! Detroit, is in good health and who were interested m helping months open the valve at the Joe Gagnon can now be heard on school, such as instead of a nine-m onth com--, takes regular classes to others The award given out at bottom and allow a few gallons WWJ 950 and WXYT1270 He is a mem holding the mitment Make sure you knov^ strengthen her walk and agili­ the SOCAP luncheon was to dram into a bucket This will ber and past president of the Society office of president of a parent- w hat is involved before you vcJL-b- ty At a recent awards lunch of named in her honor, a tremen­ help prevent a deposit of min­ of Consumer Affairs Professionals His teacher organization You may u n te e r The Society of Consumer dous tribute to a great woman erals from building up inside phone number is (248) 455 7281 also choose activities that directly involve your child, JUST VOLUNTEER such as volunteering as a room 1W parent for parties An alternative to being the ^ Keep energy bills - and your blood pressure - in check Activities need to be chosen chairperson is to volunteer as &U according to your home helper on a committee You ca&d BY JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY ■ Check controls of the sys­ Sealing air leaks is simply Putting an insulating wrap responsibilities If you do not contribute ideas to the work- " ^ tem to ensure proper and safe plugging holes, cracks and on your water heater can work full-time or care for load without the responsibility™* (AP) - According to the U S operation Check the starting gaps where air can pass into or reduce your water heating younger children, you have a of contacting people or over- t Department of Energy, the cycle of the equipm ent to out of your hom e using caulk, c o sts golden opportunity to spend seeing the project to the finisher* typical American household make sure the system starts, expandable foam or other W ater heater blankets usual­ tim e at your child’s school If you would prefer to serve, spends $1,400 a year on ener­ operates and shuts off proper­ weather-stripping ly cost $10 to $20 and are If you need extra money for m a lower profile position of ^ g y bills ly On hot and cold days, you available at hardware stores the household budget, consider equal importance, consider W ith that rising cost of pay money to run an air condi­ and home improvement cen­ applying for a paid position at working m the library, compute-^ energy and an altruistic spirit DUCTS tioner or a furnace to maintain te rs the school Many schools have er room, cafeteria or recess ff1 to save the Earth, many people your home at a comfortable W rapping water pipes careers m the following areas, assistant In many schools the are using one or more of the Seal and insulate ducts temperature A house that with prefabricated neoprene secretarial, cafeteria cook or teachers fill these positions & following energy saving Better than half of American leaks air costs m ore to heat or insulation will prevent the monitor, librarian’s assistant, because of need Your help upgrades that can, collectively, households are heated or cool because your system m ust water temperature withip custodian or classroom teacher would be greatly appreciated l yield a 30-percent savings or cooled with ducted forced-air work longer to ‘condition ’ the pipes from dropping so radi­ This gives you the opportunity For direct involvement wrthf“L more than $400 per year sy stem s a ir cally, reducing the am ount of to be at the same location as your child choose to volunteers* f Unfortunately, the average If you happen to sit next to energy needed to raise the your child and contribute to for classroom parties, field HEATING, COOLING forced-air duct system loses one of those leaks, you are water temperature and the needs of his environment trips, and helping out m the rr about 30 percent of the energy uncomfortable because the improving comfort If, on the other hand, you classroom with activities You! Time up your furnace or air produced by the furnace or air room feels hotter or colder have the financial resources, can be m charge of all the ^ conditioner conditioner in the course of Sealing those air leaks will FLUORESCENT consider a donation to pur­ classroom parties or be a R- Heating and cooling costs distributing air to the rooms help you m aintain your home chase an item Ask the princi­ helper -jj% the average homeowner about Fortunately, this energy loss at a comfortable temperature Install compact fluorescent pal about the needs of file The most valuable time I ^ $600 ayear - nearly half the can be reduced by sealing duct all year long and help lower lig h tin g school It could be an inexpen­ have spent at school has been - rji hom es total energy bill joints with mastic or a high- utility bills Lamps used more than two sive item, such as a plant that in the classroom or on field ^ M aintain your equipment to quality metal-faced duct tape The biggest holes are most hours 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think you check up should include the resist heat flow replace fewer lamps because zations elect a board of parents lack creativity or knowledge in , fo llo w in g Install a programmable Thus, if it is hot outside, fluorescent lamps last 10 times that helps make decisions a specific area Get ideas from ** ■ Check therm ostat settings th e rm o s ta t insulation greatly reduces the longer than ordinary light about different aspects of the people who have served before to ensure the cooling and According to the am ount of heat you can feel b u lb s sch o o l you, and talk to friends who heating system keeps you Department of Energy, a pro­ inside a house By the same In addition, motion Running for office on this have volunteered at their comfortable when you are grammable thermostat can token, if it is cold outside, sensors or tim ers on outdoor board will put you m a position school home and saves energy while save 5 percent to 30 percent of insulation helps keep the heat lights can help reduce the elec­ of influence Many such boards Everyone has something to you are away your heating and cooling bill inside the house tricity bill for these high-use sponsor fund raisers, classroom offer You will be a valuable ■ Tighten all electrical con­ by automatically adjusting the W ithout insulation, the la m p s parties, field trips and school contributor to your school nections and measure voltage therm ostat setting at night or walls of your house would be social events and have influ­ and current on motors Faulty at times when your home is hot to the touch during the WINDOWS ence in the area of curriculum electrical connections can unoccupied, saving you about summer and your air condi­ As a member of this board, you TODAY'S REFRIGERATOR , cause unsafe operation of your $100 per year tioner would have to work Replace windows will have the ear of the school system and reduce the life of For the m ost versatility and harder to keep you cool In the To save energy and make 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W ith the touch of a switch, angels Everybody believes m GARDEN CALENDAR a few become animated or angels It goes way, way, way ANGELS em it a fiberoptic glow back, thousands of years ” Hills Garden Club FROM PAGE B1 The angels come from dif­ The Sabatims’ eight-room Della Haydon of Garden City will pres ferent shops and craft fairs, store carries a num ber of ent a program on indoor bonsai to the and I decided ‘Why put locally and from around the angel-related items - including Beverly Hills Garden Club 1 p m them away9’ ’ country (Connecticut, Texas, statues, art works, books, cards Tuesday Ja n 4 at the Beverly Hills Clinton doesn’t know how Missouri) Some are gifts and jewelry - with spiritual, Village Office 18500 W 13 Mile many angels are m her collec­ “Everywhere I would go, for natural, New Age and religious Guests are welcome tion One year she countedjust vacation or wherever, I started themes It offers speakers and Garden Club the angels that were on the bringing them back rather sem in ars Composting will be the topic of the Christmas tree, the total was than souvenirs,” said Clinton, Angel Treasures’ customers next meeting of the Livonia Garden almost 100 there alone who also works with a hospice come from all over the state Club 730pm Tuesday Jan 4ratthe and is involved in planning and country - and from out­ Livonia Senior Center Five I HEAVENLY COLLECTION Southfield s M artin Luther side the United States as well, Farmington Road King Day events L in d a said Master composters Jane dnd Allan The angels are of almost “Wherever I am I look for They m aybe looking for an Geisler instructors at Henry Ford every race and age, male and an g els angel for a sad occasion, such Community College will present a pro female They are neatly One of Clinton’s favorite as the loss of a loved one, or a gram outlining indoor and outdoor arranged in cabinets, on tables angels is more than 18 inches happy event, such as a wed­ composting as a component of organic and on walls tall, has long, flowing, black ding or a new baby gardening They are m ade of a variety of hair, and wears a white and “We have coins th at say ‘I Increase your knowledge of the eco materials, including ceramic, g o ld go w n watch over you,’ ” Linda said logical and gardening benefits of the crystal, porcelain and wood Clinton saw the angel m A lot of people in service take use of black gold compost One angel has a straw body E b o n y magazine After she them with them ’ Visitors are welcome a?jd mesh wings,-another has couldn’t find it, she asked her A U S soldier m Iraq who School of Gardening wings made of feathers relatives across the country to was being interviewed on TV The Michigan School of Gardening Two angels are Teddy bears, help with the search A cousin pulled one of the coins out of offers a variety of classes for different one of which plays the song found the angel in St Louis his pocket, she said levels Jesus Loves M e, This I Know A and gave it to her Scott and Rebecca Takacs of Register early Seating is limited Some wall hanging is a metallic Clinton’s Christmas tree is Livonia have an ‘angel room” classes have pre requisites For more arrangement of angels and adorned with ornaments m in their house They acquired information call (248) 4 GARDEN or musical elements shades of purple, white, feath­ an angel collection over time, visit www michigangardening com The angels’ gowns may be ery doves, white money plants starting with an angel from The schedule includes Effective Hand white, others are a variety of and, yes, assorted angels, Scott’s grandm other “We like drawn Design Tuesdays Jan 4 25 in colors Some angels wear eth­ including one at the top An having them ,’ he said Pontiac or Thursdays Jan 6 27 in nic ensembles rather than angel is m the Nativity scene LAWRENCE MCKEE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Livonia (fee is $168) and Growing gowns Some may hold a musi­ on a coffee table CELEBRATIONS Vegetables Mondays Jan 1024 in cal instrum ent, a 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BY ED WRIGHT STAFF WRITER

Plymouth’s boys basketball team may not bombard opponents with nm -rattlm g dunks or flashy 3-pomt shots, but the Wildcats hustling, gritty methods have proven to be successful in the season’s first quarter Wolfpack tryouts The substance-over-style Wildcats improved to 4-1 Monday night in the Plymouth High School gymnasium with a scrappy 63-51 victo­ Tryouts for the ry over Bloomfield Hills Andover, whose record dropped to 1-4 Western Wayne Wolfpack All five of Plymouth’s games this season have been played on its AAU basketball te&ms home court The W ildcats will hit the road for the first time Tuesday, for girls between the Jan 4, when they travel to Dearborn Heights Robichaud ages of 10 and 13 will be “Once again it wasn t pretty, but the boys keep finding different held on three separate ways to win, Plymouth coach Tom VanWagoner said, referring to his nights In January teams come-from-behind, 12-pomt triumph over the Barons “I told On Jan 4 tryouts for the kids after the game that they should be proud of what they’ve the 12-and-under team accomplished so far, but they said they’re disappointed they’re not 5- will be held 6*7 30 p m O at East Middle School “We’ll really see where we stand when we play Robichaud w hen we Tryouts for the 13-and* come back from the break. They’re very tall and very athletic, so that under team will be held will be a good test for this team ’ 7*30-9 p m Jan 4 at Led by its frill-court, turnover-producing defense, Andover surged Ea st to a 13-3 lead in the game’s first five minutes Once the W ildcats fig­ Tryouts for the 10-and- ured out how to beat the press, they scored easily and forged a 15-15 under Wolfpack squad tie at the end of the first quarter with a 12-2 run will be held6-8 p m Jan Plymouth grabbed its first lead, 17-16, one minute mto the second 12 at Isbister Elementary quarter when D J Coleman converted a drive The Wildcats School The final tryout improved their lead to 35-29 at the half -forthe11*and*under Andover trailedjust 41-40 after three quarters thanks to the inside unit - will be held 6-8 play of senior forward Bnan Zematis, who scored four points and p~m Jan 13 at West grabbed four rebounds in the eight-mmute span Middle School Plymouth led 44-43 with five minutes to play before building its For more information, comfortable winning cushion with free throws and fast-break bas­ call Fred Thomann at kets, which were sparked by point guard Brent Jones (734) 484-7746, or Bob ‘I thought we played well the first three quarters, but Plymouth Blohm at (734) 495-3160 did a good job handling our pressure m the fourth quarter and it got or (734) 414-8156 away from us,” said Andover junior varsity coach Lloyd Praedel, who was filling m for coach Howard Golding, who missed the game due 'Cat spikers shine to a death m the family Plymouth finished 3-2 Plymouth’s Jim W ilbur led all scorers with 14 points The junior at the competitive forward also contributed six rebounds and three steals D J Coleman Madonna University High scored 12, A J Davey had 10 and Kulraj Sandhu chipped in with School Volleyball nine The Wildcats outrebounded the Barons, 37-23, thanks largely Tournam ent held to Josh LeDuc, who grabbed 14 boards Davey snared eight caroms Saturday in the Mike W m t led the Barons with 12 points, including two threes Plymouth High School Zematis scored eight and Tino Fernandez tallied seven gym nasium Plymouth hit 21 of 46 field goals (45 6 percent) and 20 of 35 free The Wildcats ousted throws (571 percent) The Barons struggled from the field (35 2 per Cass Tech (26 24 and 25 15) Flat Rock (25-14 JERRY ZOLYNSKY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER cent) and the line (50 percent) After committing seven turnovers m the games opening three and 25 9) and Wayne A J Davey was a key contributor in Plymouth s victory over Bloomfield Hills Andover Monday night The junior netted 10 minutes, the Wildcats had just 11 the rest of the game Memorial (25-9 and 25- points and eight rebounds in the 63-51 win ewnghtdoe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108 9), but were upended by Dearborn Divine Child (25-16 and 25-18) in pool play before failing to Tecumseh, 25-21 and 25- 19, in the qualifier P-C coaching fixtures share honor Plymouth was led by P ly m o u th Jeanine Moise (27 kills, 11 digs, 18 solo blocks), BY ED WRIGHT Sarah Haskins (41 set STAFF WRITER For the complete Observerland All Area assists), Janet icers take Girls Basketball Team Please see page C2. Hanchette (26 digs, Over the past 30 years, Bob Blohm three services aces) and and Fred Thomann have coached with Lindsey Vogelsberg (10 and against each other m more girls digs) Y p s i crow n basketball games than they can proba­ The Wildcats return to bly remember you never knew which player’s light action Monday when The two have become fixtures on the was going to go off each game,” he said they compete in the BY ED WRIGHT coaching landscape at the Plymouth- Thomann Blohm “If one of the top players had an off- University of Michigan- STAFF WRITER Canton Education Park, leading their s game, someone eke would pick it up ” Dearborn Invitational respective teams to a long run of suc­ championship, which it secured with a Blohm’s Chiefs overcame a rough 2-4 Plymouth s hockey team rolled through last cessful seasons final-game win over Canton start to win 15 of 16 games at one pom t SC cagers win weekend s Ypsilanti Lincoln Christmas So its only fitting that Blohm, “I think the m ark of this year’s team They peaked m the WLAA champi­ Schoolcraft's men’s Tournament like aZambom cruising through a Cantons girls basketball coach for the is that it was competitive m just about onship game when they ousted regular- basketball team domi­ ch in a shop past 16 years, and Thomann, the girls every gam e we played this year,” said season title-holder Walled Lake nated a deplete Genesee The Wildcats took home the first-place hard­ coach at Salem since 1984, share this Thomann, whose coaching career at Northern, 46-30 (NY.) team on Saturday ware after thumping their semifinal opponent year’s Observerland Coach of the Year Salem commenced m 1972 when he This team exceeded my expectations night, coming away with Willow Run and finals foe Lincoln by identical h o n o rs took the rems of the boys hoop pro­ this season,” Blohm said a 90-62 victory 10-0 scores Blohm’s and Thomann’s teams gram ‘W ith the exception of maybe ‘W e started slowly, but once we got Martin Samarco The pair of one-sided victories improved the enjoyed abundantly successful cam­ one game, we were never blown out. over the hum p and die girk figured out (Belleville) torched the Wildcats record to 3 4 heading into paigns in 2004 The Chiefs captured We pushed every team we played to the how hard they had to play, they played Cougars for 29 points to Wednesday’s game against Taylor Truman at the W estern Lake? Activities m ax ’ great W inning die (WLAA Western) lead the Ocelots in the the Taylor Sports Plex The dom inant wins also Association title on the way to a 17-6 Thom ann said this year’s squad was division and the league tournament win Courtney Williams, a gave Plymouth a much-needed dose of momen­ overall record, while the highlight of all about balance m ade this a very nice year for this 6 9 transfer from tum after a rough 1-4 start Salem’s 16-7 year was a Class A district “It was a fun team to coach because g ro u p ’ Oakland University, It was a nice weekend for us,’ Plymouth chipped in 18 and Jamaal coach Mike Kaputsaid. 'Ypsilanti Lincoln did a Lock (Detroit Redford) nice job of hosting the tournament, and the finished with 14 boys all had a good tim e ” Genesee (5-10), which Brett Kavulich really enjoyed the first game, finished 24 7 last sea­ recording a hat tnck. Charles Webb added a Salem's Gui finds success on mat, in class son, was playing short- goal and three assists and Christian Blick handed as three regular earned the shutout, stopping eight Flyer shots BY ED WRIGHT starters were out with John Knoerl, Ryan Stamm, Josh Dillon, STAFF WRITER various injuries against Mark Olivier, Jason O’Guinn and Justin the Ocelots Michalek also scored goals for the winners, who To succeed in the rugged, survival-of-the- Schoolcraft (12-1) took led 4 0 after one period and 6-0 after the open­ fittest world of high school wresdmg, a com­ advantage early, building ing 30 minutes plete, around-the-calendar commitment to the up a 41-21 lead, notching The title game between Plymouth and sport is not a luxury — it’s a requirement another blowout victory Lincoln was limited to just two periods due to No one understands this better than Salem Eight of the Ocelots' 12 an MHSAA mercy rule that stops games once a junior Val Gui, who, just over two years after victories have come by team compiles a 10-0 advantage O’Guinn stepping onto a 20 points or more so far scored four goals, Knoerl had two, while Billy wresdmg mat for the this season, including Gauthier, Stamm, Kavulich and Dillon knocked first tim e, is excelling three drubbings of 50 in one apiece Olivier notched three assists for the Rocks points or more Justin Desilets made 11 saves to secure the Gui’s commitment Ty Scott had 13 to shutout for the Wildcats to excellence was evi­ round out the Lincoln advanced to the final game by throt­ dent this past sum­ Schoolcraft players that tling Taylor Kennedy, 11-1, m a Saturday semifi­ Prep Profile mer, when he spent 30 finished in double digits nal match-up days at a demanding A J White led the After watching Lincoln play on Saturday, I camp hosted by a Cougars with 16 points really thought we were going to be m for a number of renowned wrestlers and coaches at and Genesee received 15 HEATHER ROUSSEAU j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tough game,’ Kaput said ‘But we scored on five the University of M innesota. W hile his friends points from Phil of our first six shots back home were swimming, working on their Salem’s Val Gui is an accomplished student in the classroom and in the wrestling Santiago, 14 from Bart room The junior carries a 3 97 grade point average and a 7*4 record for the Rocks Tooms and 10 from Jim ewngM@>oe hom ecom m net j (734) 953 2108 PLEASE SEE S A LEM , C3 wrestling team Irwin C2

2064 ALL-OBSERVER GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST TEAM Katie Cezat i 11 Sr f Canton El en Canale, 5 9 Sr G Salem Lindsay Fletemie/ 6 4 Sr C Garden City Erica Yost 5 6 Jr G Liv Ladywood Jeanme Moise 510 Jr F Plymouth SECOND TEAM Arie McKssdi 6 2 Sr C Red Thurston Alyssa Gg'enn 5 9 Sr G Salem Ai sha June 6 0 Sr F Garden City Mar ssa Martin 6 0 Sr C Clarenceville Lisa Ea!y 5 9 Jr F Canton THIRD HAM Becci Houdek 5 9 So G Canton Teresa (Joppiellie 510 So F Salem KateTuomi 5 7 Sr G Clarenceville Kathryn Wheatley 5 8 Sr G Salem KimOech 510 Jr F Plymouth FOURTH TEAM Colleen Flaherty 5 9 Jr G Plymouth LaurenTrosell 5 5 Sr G Liv Stevenson Joi Jenn ngs 5 9 So G Ply Christian A J Creps 510 Sr C Agape Christ an Megan Szczypka 510 Sr G Liv Ladywood CO COACHES Qf THE YEAR Bob Blohnf Canton Fred Thomson Salem HONORABLE MENTION Churchill- Stephanie Bradshaw Franklin: Trsha Morrill Robyn Whalen Stevenson: Rachel Desentz Lauren Brodie Wayne Memorial LaDwan Jones Jennifer Anderson, Westland John Glenn: Jennifer Swartz Heather Llndon Lutheran Westland: Elyse Gleschen Sam Wiemer ke sey Ramthun, Huron Valley Lutheran: Becky Schulz Brittany Hickman, Garden City1 Lauren Watts, Jessica Raybura Redford Union: Stefanie Stephens jtelly Kesteloot Sade Poole Redford Thurston: Chfoe Booker Teresa Clarke. Salem: Carly Sommers, Lauren Kurtz; Carton: Molly Conlon Les le Olech Plymouth Christian. Lauren Soblesky Kels e Tietjen A$pe Christian Danielle Henry Belleville: Taylor MSnley PtymouttcChelsea Qu nlaa All-Area basketball team is stocked with talent

FIRST TEAM Ellen is a very very good player and knows yet how good she is and how son at the varsity level She led the team sive for boards and blocked shots and the heart and soul of our team She s a Katie Cezat, 5-11 Sr. F, Canton: Cezat she was our vocal leader as well said good she can be in scoring (15 5) rebounding (15 0) and that s what kept us in a lot of games tremendous athlete with a great work finished her career at Canton as the Salem coach Fred Thomann She either Selected to the All Mega White first blocked shots (2 7) despite getting extra Ostrowski said ethic and is just a joy to coach school $ all time leader in points led our team or was close to leading our team Fletemier scored 32 points in a attention from opposing teams defens Alyssa Guerin, 5-9 Sr G, Salem A Marissa Martin, 6-0 Sr C, rebounds and blocked shots As a senior team in every statistical category She game to establish a Garden City record es three year varsity starter Guerin was Clarenceville The All Metro Conference she averaged close to 20 points a game was recognized by several Division 1 Erica Yost 5-6 Sr G, Liv Ladywood There were times this season when the Rocks second leading scorer behind pick earned second team All Observer and over 10 rebounds per contest She schools so obviously she is a very tal The transfer from Dearborn Divine Child Jeanme would dominate games both Canale averaging around nine points a honors for the second straight year was effective around the basket but the ented player made All Catholic as she averaged 12 offensively and defensively said contest The Clarenceville co MVP averaged four year varsity player could also help Lindsay Fletemler, 6-4 Jr C, Garden points five assists three rebounds and Plymouth coach Richeile Reilly She was Alyssa is a great competitor and was 129 points and 9 2 rebounds per game break a press with her slick ball handling City Fletsmier earned co MVP honors two steels per game for the Class B dis an important part of the success we had very versatilefor us the past three for the 15 7 Trojans She shot an impres skills for the Cougars after averaging 15 points trict champions this season years Thomann said She is an out sive 74 percent from foul line Katie s strength is her versatility and 12 rebounds per game along with a Yost shot 42 percent from the floor a SECONDTEAM standing rebounder and defender and Marissa did really well this year tak Canton coach Bob Blohm said She is a seasons total of 96 blocks. including 36 percent from three point Ariel McKIssickr 6-2 Sr C Red shes been a key member of our team ing on a leadership role Clarenceville strong post player and she moves well Certainly I think she along with range She averaged 62 percent at the Thurston McKissicks solid season for the past three years coach Julie Patterson said She was the away from the basket as well She (Katie) Cezat of Canton was one of the line earned her a spot on the Ail Mega Blue Alisha June, 6-0 Sr F, Garden City* player team s feared most that played scored a lot this year off of offensive premiere post players in the area and More importantly the point-guard team She averaged 16 points seven Her coach Barry Patterson called June against us because she can post up or rebounds. Even though she was double certainly one of the best post players averaged just two turnovers per game rebounds two blocks and two steals per the heart and soul of the Cougars this take it outside She has the ability to teamed a lot this season she put up I ve ever had at Garden City said Erica got better as the season went contest season play inside out great numbers Cougars head coach Barry Patterson along because coming into a new sys Head coach Bob Ostrowski said June who earned All Mega White Lisa Ea(yr 5-9 Jr F, Canton. Only a jun Ellen Canale, 5-9 Sr G, Salem Canale who calls the junior center the team s tern took time Ladywood coach Andrea McKissickdid an excellent job at both honorable mention tallied 12 points and tor Ealy did it all for the Chiefs finishing did it all for the Class A district champi X factor Gorski said She handled the ball prima ends of the floor On offense she blend 8 5 boards per game and made about 40 as one of the team s most consistent on Rocks leading them in scoring 115) He added there is no telling how good rily for us Her stats in the Catholic ed height and athleticism taking the ball percent of her field goal attempts She scorers rebounders and defensive play and assists (5 5) She was second on the the junior center can be in 2005 06 League as a guard were pretty solid all to the basket and scoring on putbacks played almost every minute of every ers team in rebounding from her guard posi I think she has a tremendous upsidethe way around and drives from the wing Her seasons game Lisa was a big part of our success tion A three year varsity starter the to her game shes very athletic runs the Jeanme Motse 5-10 Jr F Plymouth A high was 28 points virtually all scored in We were really blessed this year to this season said Blohm She can score senior earned a scholarship at Division 1 floor well and has good hands junior Moise was a force in the paint for the low post have two post players who can run the rebound and defend Lisa should be one Eastern Illinois University Patterson said I don t believe she the Wildcats n the r inaugural full sea Defensively McKissick wasaggres floor Patterson said She was really of our leaders next season

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th e r e wrestling, but he puts just as Gui' who has worked his way much tim e and effort into his SALEM to a 7-4 record so far this sea­ family and his academics as he FROM PAGE Cl son, said the most taxing part does wrestling, W oochuk said of the sport is the tim e it takes “He has an incredible work tans and spending tim e relax­ to become competitive ethic and attitude that the ing, Gui was sweating through I usually stay after practice younger wrestlers on the team days that included four prac for an hour or so to work on really look up to He’s definitely tices and little tim e for recre­ things, so most nights I don’t a well-rounded young m an ’ a tio n get home until 5 30, he said Gui’s hunger to excel on the And he loved it By the tim e I eat, I’m usually wrestling m at is m atched by “It was all wrestling, all the pretty tired, but I still have his academic ambitions He time/ Gui said We’d get up at homework to do It s tiring, but currently holds a 3 9 grade- 6 am and our first practice its worth it point average even though he would start at 6 15 We d wres­ One of the things I like best takes several advanced place- 4 tle all day There were high about wrestling is that its an m ent classes school wrestlers from all over individual sport You re only ‘The most challenging class the country, including going to get out of it w hat you I have right now is probably California and New York put into it ’ my advanced placement U S ‘It was very intense, but it Unlike m any of his wrestling h is to ry class,” G u i sa id “B u t was a great experience for me peers, Gui said he doesn’t have that’s also my favorite class I A guy told us at the camp that to worry about watching his love history” only 70 percent of the w e ig h t Gui, who competes for the wrestlers who go through it ‘I m a big sweater, so I lose a Salem cross country team in end up graduating from it ” lot of weight naturally,” he said the fall, is a regular volunteer Among the graduation “I m actually small for my at the Romanian Orthodox weight class I wrestle at 152, Church in Detroit On ANDREW RUBENSTEIN requirements was a 15-mile T1 ^ksgivmg, he helped serve run on the final day It turned but I usually weigh around 147 ^ r n o e a - Canton s Konrad Konsitzke went 5 0 irt the 140 pound weight class in Saturday's Canton Team Tournament The Chiefs out to be a final Gui passed I could move down to 145, but to several homeless finished first m the event gowning New Boston Huron m the finals with flying colors the guy we have at 145 is very th e city “My wrestling skills good, so it’s best for the team if u pinning opponents to improved exponentially at the I stay at 152 ’ tackling hunger — Gui’s camp/ said Gui, who had to Salem wrestling coach Greg incredible commitment to raise close to $2,000 to attend W oochuk said while Gui is an excellence is multi-dimension- - - Chief wrestlers capture first ‘ I have a lot m ore confidence accomplished grappler, he’s an al in my ability this season even better person because of what I learned Val works very hard at ewrightfoe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108 in Canton Team Tourney TREAT YOURSELF TO AN EARLY HOLIDAY GIFT

BY ED WRIGHT Jefferson (44-27), Ann Arbor with him, but he used hand STAFF WRITER Pioneer (56-13) and Allen crutches and he didn t have Park (45-33) to finish first m use of his legs I talked to Pete Canton’s wrestling team was Pool A Huron pinned its before the match, and I asked the host with the most competition in Pool B to set him how he would feel about Saturday m the annual up the final match-up letting the Pioneer wrestler Canton Team Tournament Seven Canton wrestlers win He said he had no prob­ held in the school’s Phase III earned gold medals after com­ lem with it g y m n a siu m piling unbeaten records Ryan W hen the Pioneer wrestler Presented By The Chiefs breezed through Schnettler (5-0 with four pms — his name was Zach Damon the round-robin part of the at 103 pounds), Jay — won (8-5), his hand was General Motors. D a i m i e r C h s y s l e r € S 1 § ! 10-team invitational with a 4- Fleischmann (5-0 with four raised and he got a standing O record They then tripped pm s at 119), Corey Phillips (5- ovation It was a pretty emo­ MONDAY, DECEMBER 27,5:30 P.M. up Division 3 powerhouse 0 with five pins at 130), Ryan tional scene and a great ges­ New Boston Huron, 45-24, m Webb (5 0 with four pms at ture by Pete F O R D F I E L D th e finals 135), Konrad Konsitzke (5-0 Canton’s P J Caram also The five wins boosted at 140), Keil Price (2-0 at compiled a 4-1 record at 189 Canton’s overall record to 10-3 171), and Tom Bonnell (1-0 at p o u n d s University as it heads into W ednesday s 215) Before I was nam ed coach, o f T o l e d o meet at Birmingham Brother Canton 125-pound senior this tournam ent was an indi­ UCONN R ice Pete Bonneau, who finished 4- vidual meet/ Randolph said 0 Huskies R o c k e t s ‘It was a pretty exciting day 1, gave up the opportunity to But I revamped it into a team * 7-4, Big East Conf. MAC Champion for the team, said Canton finish undefeated and a gold tournam ent because more coach Casey Randolph ‘The medal when he made an kids get to wrestle m more kids were ecstatic to beat a incredible, selfless sacrifice matches At the individual TICKETS: VIP CLUB LEVEL $55.00 • RESERVED SEATS $45.00 and $25.00 really good team like New that made the day special for a tournam ents, if you lo?e your Purchase tickets in person by visiting the Ford Field ticket office. Boston H uron in the finals disabled Ann Arbor Pioneer first two matches you re done To order tickets by phone call Ticketmaster 248- 645-6666 We re turning into a very com o p p o n e n t At the team tournaments or visit www.ticketmaster.com O E 08280 68 petitive team which is nice to Pioneer had a disabled m ost of the wrestlers get five see wrestler who had never won a matches m no matter what MOTOWN'S NEWEST HOLIDAY TRADITION Canton knocked off Livonia match explained Randolph Stevenson (72-3) Monroe I m not sure what was wrong ewr ght@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108 Whalers reach .500 mark with 2 wins

The Plymouth Whalers hit the tied him with former Whaler Nie stopped 30 of 31 Belleville Christmas break at the 500 captain James Wisniewski for shots to earn his 13th victory of m ark — 14-14-4-2 — after win­ 11th on the team ’s all-time scor­ the season Nie s bid for his first ning two out of three games on ing list with 187 points Mitchell shutout of the season was the road Dec 17-19 T he has scored 65 goals and 122 ruined at 1 03 of the third pen Whalers are now in second assists m 224 games od on a goal by Belleville s M att place m the Ontario Hockey On Saturday, The Whalers Belesky Leagues W est Division, just two edged Belleville, 2-1, before In the final m inute of play points behind the pace-settmg 2,751 at the Yardmen Arena m and Belleville with an extra Sault Greyhounds Belleville Dan Collins and Mike attacker on the ice after pulling On Sunday, the Whalers Knight scored goals for the goalie Kevin Lalande, Nie made scored twice m the first 55 sec­ Whalers, who were bolstered by a point-blank stop on Bulls vet­ onds of the game to take an the strong goal-keeping of Ryan eran Evan Brophey to preserve ...... early 2-0 lead and never look N ie the victory back on the way to a 6-3 victory

The six goal output was the ...... team s largest this season Plymouth led 3-2 at the end of the opening period and 5-2 after ...... 40 minutes in a game played FOR TICKETS CALL before 2,943 fans at the Oshawa 7 3 4 - 4 5 3 - 8 4 0 0 . . G-Wm ...... Civic Auditorium John Vigilante led file Whalers attack with two goals and an assist He now has 11 goals this season John Armstrong and John Mitchell both tallied a goal and two

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Rain D m p Church Said Mul lo 14175 Farmington road Livonia Just north of I 96 PO Box 52006 734-522-6830 Livonia Michigan 48152 Sunday Worship 248-752-0500 8 15 & 11 00 am Traditional 9 45 & 11 am wvcw lamdiopamt com 9 45 Modern Early Childhood Center * The thciscboi nigh Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734 513 8413 , Family f One church m two locations Meeting at Meeting at Making disciple$ who share the love of Jesus Christ Madonna University Chapel Chinese Gospel Church Rev Luther A Werth Senior Pastor & Rev Robert Bayer Assistant Pastor Sundays (a 11 00AM Sundays (a 3 00PM 14221 lesanRoud 35301 Five M ile Road Livonia Michigan 4S1M) Livonia Michigan 48 I-4 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR \hilu R m a ! ( hit) ch MISSOURI SYNOb LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 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 1 5 & 1 1 O 0 A M 10 00 am Sunday School Sunday School 9 00 a m Adult Bible Class 9-00 am MAKE TIME FOR 9-15&11A0A.M Christian School l s u m \u i : h )')M Nursery Provided Pre K ndergarten 8th Grade i f o o t The Rev Timothy P Halboth Senior Pastor For more Informal on cal The Rev Dr Victor F Halboth Assistant Pastor 313 937 2233

Risen Christ Lutheran ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth Church & School 5885 Venoy 1 B k. N of Ford Rd Westland 425-0260 ISVIMM {1 Mile West of Sheldon) (734) 453 5252 Divine Worship 8 & 11 00 A M Sunday Worship Bible Class & SUNDAY S C H O O L 9 30 A M Nursery Prov ded • 734-422-6038 815 & 10 45 a m Monday Evening Service 7 00 PM 33640 Michigan Ave • Wayne MI Sunday School 9 30 am Kurt E Lambart Pastor (Between Wayne Rd & Merrlman Rd ) Christmas Eve Worship 4 30 pm & 630pm R chard Schumacher Pr nc pal/Youth Director N E W H O P E "More than Sunday Services' (734) 728-2180 All are Welcome Coma as you are1 B A P T I S T 9 00 and 11 00 a m NEWBURG UNITED CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor W orship Service METHODIST CHURCH Sa u day Even ng Worsh p 6-00 p r Open Hearts Minds & Doors Sunday Worship 7 45 a m and 0 45 a m • Sunday School 9 JO a m ' Dynamic Youth and ChildrensPrograms + S A LE M Grace Lutheran Church Wednesday Pra se Se v ce 6 OOp m Wednesday Ch Idren Youih and Adu t B ble S udy 7'00-8-00 p m • Excellent Music Ministries 36500 Ann Arbor lYail LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev Kirk D Miller • Small Groups For Every Age between Wayne & Newburgh Rds 4600! Warren Road'just west of Canton Center • Outreach Opportunities 32430 Ann Arbor Trail • Westland Ml Sunday Worship at 9:30 am 734-422-0149 734 422-5550 Pastor Sunday School at 10.45 am Sunday BbeStudy 9am C anton C hristian Fellow ship Dr Dean Klump 734-414-7422 Family Service Only Sunday Worship Serv ce 10am Our m ss on at Grace Lutheran s to “Where the Word is Relevant, First United Methodist Church December 26 at 10 00 a m Wednesday Even ng Serv ce 7pm make teachandsendoutdscples , of Plymouth No Sunday School Rev David W Zeuschner Pastor who share Chr st w th all people Ik e to i n m j o n t o y W°"* People are Loved and Christ is the Key” 4 45201 North Territorial Koad T (West of Sheldon (load) Rev. Terry W. Alien Join us for Worship Service at 10 30am ^ (734) 453-5280 Rev. Barbara E. Welbaum i w w i k \i ft iiirrtw i \ w .i i k u Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation 9 00am ’ www.pfumc.org Located at 6500 N Wayne Rd • Westland, Mi visit oun www newburgumc org i III l< H is lmikk \ H A I \ \ M Between Ford Road and Warren Road Inside Good Shepherd Church '2 blocksS. _ . south o f \ Timothy Lutheran Church 734-721-9322 United Method st l piymouh J FAITH COVENANT CHURCH 8820 Wayne Rd t M R id Drak in*, H Us It $ not about Religion it s about Relationships 1C000 Beech Day o e laceslcr cs a c ange famll ware nade n! Icandn tn K real (Between Ain Arbor Tra I & Joy Road) (248) 661-9191 A\ 11 00 a m Trad t onal Wo sh p Livonia • 427 2290 ifj 9 30 a m Cont Fam y Wo sh p Jill Hegdal Pastor Sunday Worship % 11 00 am Sunday Scroo al ages 9 00 a m Sunday School (all ages) ” ! www aldersgatem org 10 00 a m Family Worship (Nursery Avail) and Children s Church GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U S A ) h ttp Wwww timothyhvonia com 9 15 am Contemporary . . . 5835 Sheldon Rd , Canton 11 00 a m Traditional (734) 4590613 : sjjg \ Child Care provided for all services * julUk 2 Sunday Worst! p & Sunday School Tridentine Latin Mass CHURCH of CHRIST WEST * WUV * 9-00am &1100a.m Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups 291 East Spring Street • Plymouth 48170 u * * Summer Months 10 00 a m HOLY Approved by the Dec 26 & Jan 2-one service 10 00 a m Evangelical Lutheran Church Archdiocese of Detroit y l , Sunday Worship • 11am & 6pm Childcare Provided • Handicapped Accessible Nursery at Betti Sewtoes Every Sunday at 9:30 AM U r I n «W*Ow Trinity Episcopal Church Resourcesfo H e a r in g a n d Sight Impared JB m m Sunday 10am & Wednesday 7pm www genevafchurch org HandnappsdAccsssJtile Sunday SctoddfSOsn 734-4511877 Michigan Bible School 11575 Belleville Rd , Belleville (734) 427-1 41 4 • loi.in f, Mile Kd„ Livonia Sunday. October 31 Minister Tuesday & Thursday 7pm VISITORS Wl'K OMS (1/2 Milo Wes! of.MicMWjelO John Nahiv www churchofchnst west org 4 miles south of M chlgan Ave on Be lev I e Rd Music Program. Be lev le Rd & 1 94 Byrd. Mass fo r Four Voices 734-699-3361 11 I Ml K W ( Ml K( M IV WC.IIK M Benediction Following Mass ( HIIMIW Sundays-Worship at 8 & 10 am FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH I'ltiMivnms Youth programs 8 50 am ages 1117 \\INto\M \ s\\()l> \ ( l l \ < I Main & Church • (734) 453 6464 D is c o v e r t h e s o le m n ity a n d m a je s ty Sunday Schoo 10 am ages 3 11 Nursery 6 45 12 15 pm Of the Traditional Rite o f the Roman PLYMOUTH WORSHIP SERVICES December 26 ST Paul’s €V LUTl)6KAW 1 Catholic Church in one o f Detroit s Christmas Eve services 5 pm family One Service Only at 10 00 a m architectural masterpieces First Church of Christ Scientist, Plymouth service child care provided Ct)URCl) & school 1100 W Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI Dr James Skimms Rev Richard Jones 10pm Sr Choir concert and 17810 Farmington Road J K m R D 734-453-0970 SenorMnster Assoc ate Mnster ■ H I Emttbctl habjuriu Chunk St. Josaphat Church Candlelight service Livonia • (734) 261 1360 Sunday Serv ce 10 30 a m A c c e ssib le to All Rev Mary Jean Bird 691 E Canfield Ave Sunday School 10 30 a m Associate Minister Wed Even ng Test mofiy Meet ng 7 30 p m Sunday Worship Services 40000 Six Mile Road On the West I 75 Service Drive Read g Room 550 South Mam &30am &1100am ‘just west of1275" Between Warren and Mack Monday Sacurday 11 00 am 100 pm 734-453-1676 Pastor James Hoff NorthviUe, MI (313) 831 6659 I M ill) ( III \« H Pastor Enc Steinbrenner 248-374-7400 www stjosaphatchurch org O l ( HKIM Rosedale Gardens (HI UUIfsOI Presbyterian Church (USA) D r. James N . McGuire, Pastor 9601 HubbardatW Chcago Lvona Ml $1 ANNE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH INI W / \ R E M (between Me man & Farm ngton RSs) Traditional W orship and Immemorial Latin Mass NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (734) 422-0494 S u n d a y S c h o o l www reseda ega dens o g Approved by Pope St Pius V in 1570 8 00, 10 15, 11 30 A M Contemporary Service St Anne’s Academy Grades K-8 hev Larry noxey i-asror 9 0 0 am Contemporary Wotship 23310 Joy Road • Redford Michigan PLYMOUTH CHURCH 10 30 a m Worship m Traditional Service 9 05 A M ,5 Blocks E ofTelegraph • (313) 534 2121 Service 10 30 am OF THE NAZARENE and Youth Classes Mass Schedule 49801 W Ann Arbor Road • 1734) 453 1526 Nursery Care Provided Nursery Provided Dunng AH Nursery Care Aval ab a Morning Worship Services First Fri 7 00 p m Sunday School 9 45 A M © WELCOME We Welcome You To A first Sat 9 30 a m Sunday Worship 11 00 A M Full Program Church Evening Service ♦ 7 00 PM Sun Masses 7 SO & 9 SO autn Sunday Evening 6 00 PM Rev Rjchard Peters Pastor ___ 3 Heard Pnor to Each Mass Family Night Wed 7 00 PM Rev Kell e Bohiman Associate Pis cor Services Broadcast 11 00 A.M Sunday ; of Perpetual Help Devotions MEW UOQI7nM« EOR null r«EM WNIUZ560AM Tuesdays at 7 00 PM

ESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 755 Warren Rd Canton Michigan 48187 I lib 451-0444 ( HI RC H ()l (.o n REV RICHARD A PERFETTO _! [BELL CREEK Weekday I 'COMMUNITY CHURCH (Dbsmrer Eccentric Tuesday & Friday 8 30 a m NEWSPAPERS Saturday 430pm ox s i t e P d / * Casual, C ontem porary, Sunday - 8 30 & 10 30 a m C h u r c h Excellent C hildren's WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD I o i G o d P r o g r a m ST GENEVIEVE ROMAN Meets at Franklin H S in in addition to our weekly Worship Directory, the Observer CATHOLIC CHURCH &. SCHOOL Service Schedule: 29015 Jamison Ave • Livonia Livonia on Joy Road and Eccentric Newspapers publishes a traditional holiday East of M dd ebe t between 5 M e & Schoolcraft Rds Sunday School 9 30am (fiefween Merr man and M ddfebelt Hoads) MASS Mon Wed Thurs Fn 900am at 10 00 a m directory before Christmas. If you are interested, please Tues 7 00 p m • Sat 5 00 p m Sunday Worship 1 0 45am Sun 830&1000am & 12 00 noon 7 3 4 4 2 5 1174 call 734-953-2153 for more information. Confessions Sat 3 00-4 00 p m Wednesday Evening 6 0 0 p m Join us for coffee, bagels and 734-427-5220 donuts after Hie service/

I? s i eta 'lift Offering constructive criticism to others can be beneficial but only if the other person is receptive to our MW S M jtiS y MO My f t 4 1 4 , I X t% • • 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 K n o w in g 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 tells 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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If you want to submit an item for the St Mary s of the Hills Parish will host Grief workshop classes taking place 9 301015 a m p m (Family Night) and service for Road Farmington Hills A Creative -* religion calendar fax it to (734) 591 sessions entitled While You Were Began Sept 22 and continues 6 30 8 every Sunday Service follows at 10 30 ages 18 to 28 Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Moment consultant will be available 7279 or write Religion Calendar Away Join the discussion of what s pm Wednesdays at St Matthews a m For more information call (248) 23800 West Chicago Redford Call to everyone from diehard scrapbook- Observer Newspapers 36251 happened in the Catholic Church as it United Methodist Church 30900 W Six 6527774 (313) 255 2222 or visit wwwwayofvic ers to novices wanting to learn more ** Schoolcraft Road Livonia Ml 4815Ch relates to Mass Sacraments and Mile between Mernman and Adat Shalom torycom about it For more information call The deadline for an announcement to beliefs/practices For more informa Middiebelt Livonia Call (734) 422 Synagogue Services are 6 pm Friday Wednesday Evening Prayer (248) 426 0096 appear in the Thursday edition is tion or to register call Jan Hall at 6038 9 a m and9pm Saturday 730am 7p m Wednesday This is not a struc Sunday Worship service noon Monday (248)853 5390 Ext 123 Bible studies and 6 p m weekdays and 8 30 a m tured service but an open time of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Birmingham First Concert Series Birmingham Bible Institute began its Sunday at Adat Shalom Synagogue praying silently and aloud together as Congregational Praise Team leads the DECEMBER Presents Everyone Dance a varied fall semester Sept 21 with classes on 29901 Middiebelt Farmington Hills For well as responding to personal 11 a m Sunday Worship Service featur ^ program of music based on dance 12 Tuesday evenings through Dec 7 more information call (248) 851 5100 requests at Nardm Park United mg contemporary style liturgy and Christmas Eve services with concert organist Tom Trenney 22 courses will be taught at Grace Welcome to the church Methodist Church 29887 West 11 Mile music 1150 Walton Rochester Hills No 5pm Family Service 8pm Service and Friends73 0 pm Friday Jan 14 in Baptist Church 280 East Lincoln Would you like to know more about Farmington Hills Call (248) 476 8860 charge For more information call of Holy Communion 1030 pm Choral the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Birmingham Students receive certifi the Catholic Church’ Are you already Single Point Lighthouse Cafe (248)651 6550 and Instrumental Christmas Music 11 Church 1669 West Maple between cates for courses successfully com baptized Catholic and have been away Single and feeling alone’ Come join Worship service p m Traditional Candlelight Service of Cranbrook and Southfield roads A pleted For information cali (248) 646 from the church’ Now is the time to us Single Point Ministries invites you Plymouth Baptist Church has added Lessons and carols Friday Dec 24 meet the artists reception follows the 2000 inquire about coming into the church to join more than 550 single adults second Sunday worship celebration and 10 a m Sunday Dec 26 no educa program No charge but a freewill New contemporary service or returning to the community of 1130 a m Sundays in Knox Hall for fel The new service times are 8 30 a m tion hour at First Presbyterian Church offering will be collected to benefit Began 9 a m Sunday Sept 26 new believers Call Our Lady of Sorrows at lowship and encouragement The Rev and 10 45 a m Both services feature of Farmington 26165 Farmington future events in the concert senes contemporary service will be held the (248) 615 5574 for more information Paul Clough delivers messages to help contemporary and traditional worship Road Farmington Hills Call (248) 474 For more information call Trenney at last Sunday of the month at Rosedale Seif help groups equip you to maximize your single music and in depth Bible teaching « 6170 (248)6442040 Ext 136 Gardens Presbyterian Church 9601 Local church provides space for self ness and relationship with God Full nursery and preschool programs* All Generations celebration Hubbard Livonia A group of church help groups Overeaters Anonymous Coffee doughnuts conversation and are also provided for both services Christmas Vigil Mass 5 p m Friday ONGOING members present a short drama on a a 12 step program for eating disor Christ are always present Single Point The church is at 42021 Ann Arbor Trait Dec 24 Midnight Mass begins at 1130 theme relevant to the season a ders meets 7pm Tuesdays and Ministries has a program and activity west of Haggerty For more mforma p m with musical prelude at St Aldan Aerobic class church event or current newsworthy Thursdays Alcoholics Anonymous a for every age group and life situation tion call (734) 453 5534 Catholic Church 17500 Farmington Trinity Church of the Brethren 27350 situation Sept 26 drama is a look into 12 step program for alcohol related For more information or to receive a Contemporary worship service Road Livonia All are welcome For W Chicago at Inkster is offering a the problem of being overloaded with problems meets 8 p m Wednesdays newsletter call (248) 374 5920 A contemporary worship service is more information call (734)425 5950 Women s Low Impact Aerobic Class to requests for our time and abilities and 7 p m Saturdays Sex and Love Single Point Walking Club scheduled at 1130 a m the fourth Christmas services the community every Monday and For more information call (734) 422 Addicts Anonymous a 12 step pro Meets 6pm Tuesday and Thursday in Sunday of the month at St Matthews 7 p m and 11 p m on Christmas Eve Wednesday at 7 00 p m in the church 0494 gram for co dependency and destruc the Single Point office at Ward United Methodist Church 30900 Six ! Dec 24 and 10 am on Christmas Day basement To participate in this cost Prayer group tive relationship problems meets 7 30 Evangelical Presbyterian Church Mile Livonia For more information ' Dec 25 at St Peters Lutheran free 30 minute class wear comfort Join us 7 p m Thursdays for music p m Mondays at First Baptist Church 40000 Six Mile Northville All fitness cal! (734)422 6038 Church 1343 Penmman Plymouth For able exercise attire (floor mats singing prayer and friendship at St 300 Willits ore block north of Maple levels welcome Single Point Worship services more information call (734) 453 3393 optional) Join us as we exercise for Edith Church 15089 Newburgh one block west of Old Woodward Ministries (ages 30 and up) offers 45 8 30 a m and 11 a m Sundays at St Family friendly service JOY For more information call the Livonia Come to the back of the Parking adjacent to church s north ministries for singles including Mens Pauls Presbyterian Church Five Mile 5 p m Friday Dec 24 at St Paul s church office (313)9371199 church enter entrance No 2 For entrance Fellowship Womens Fellowship and and Inkster roads Livonia For mfor United Methodist Church 620 Romeo Worship services more information call Grace at (734) Addiction No More PACS People Active in Christian Study) mation call (734) 4221470 Road Rochester The candlelight All are welcome to attend worship 4641896 Shirley (734) 464 3656 or Do you have any addictive behavior Bible study group Call (248) 374 5920 Ablaze Young Adult Ministries serve features glow sticks for chil services at St Pauls Presbyterian Geri (734)464 8906 problems drugs alcohol overeating AWANA Presented by Detroit World Outreach dren candles for adults Call (248) Church Five Mile and Inkster roads Stronger Women gambling etc’ Come to the meeting Every Wednesday night Faith Bible 7 30 p m every Tuesday Using cutting 651 9361 for more information Livonia 830am and 11 am every Walking group jogging aerobic exer 7 8 30 p m Tuesday in Room 202 at Church offers an AWANA program for edge music high tech video and light Christmas Eve services Sunday For more information call cise crafts speakers coffee social Detroit World Outreach 23800 West children from kindergarten through ing drama multi media and a rele For families 6 30 pm Friday Dec 24 (734)4221470 fun and fellowship continues 9 30 Chicago Redford For more informa fifth grade at Faith Bible Church vant message that can change livesr followed by Candlelight Service at 11 Community Bible study 1130 a m Thursdays through Nov 18 tion call (313) 255 2222 Ext 244 23414 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Ablaze is giving young adults ages 18 pm at First Congregational Chqrch Studying the Book of Proverbs break at Faith Covenant Church 35415 W 14 Detroit World Outreach Hills Drop your children off or stay to 28 the opportunity to meet friends Wayne Road between east and west fast 7 a m or Bible study 8 9 a m at Mile Farmington Hills Registration Non denominational church with cut for a Bible study offered to parents 7 and hang out with people their age bound Michigan Avenue Wayne Call the American Table Eight Mile fee $25 walk ms $5 Baby sitting $2 ting edge drama productions contem 830pm For more information call Evening Includes a live band pool (734)7297550 Farmington Come when you can per child $4 per family per session porary energized music hi tech video (248)426 0096 tables ping pong basketball and the Holy Eucharist services leave when you must For more mfor For more information cal! (248) 661 and lighting relevant life changing Motown Cafe in the Freedom Center Festive Christmas Eve service with mation call (248) 924 2779 9191 messages ministries for all ages Scrapbook and cropping on the Detroit World Outreach cam . guest organist Joan Haggard 6pm Contemporary service Women of the Word services times are 8 a m 1045 am If you re interested in learning about pus 23800 W Chicago near Telegraph, Dec 24 and Christmas Day Holy New informal service in a casual envi Tuesday Ladies Bible Study Women of and 6 3(j p m Sunday (Sunday school scrapbook and cropping Faith Bible Redford For more information call Eucharist 10 a m Dec 25 at The ronment 6pm Sunday at Garden City the Word studies the Book of Luke for aliases at 9 30 am junior high Church is offering a place to put it all (313) 794 0684 or visit the Web site at* Church of the Holy Spirit 9083 Presbyterian Church 1841 Middiebelt entitled Grace Under Pressure 9 30 serves for grades 6 to 8 at 10 45 a m ) together 310 p m the second Friday www motownmimstries org Newburgh Livonia south of Ford Fellowship hour after 1115 am Tuesdays at Detroit First Wednesday services 8 45 a m and 7 of the month at 23414 OrchardJ-ake Christmas Eve services services including 10 a m traditional Church of the Nazarene 21260 Candlelight services 8pm and 10 Call (734) 4217620 Haggerty north of Eight Mile $15 reg pm Friday Dec 24 at Garden City Bible Study for Parents istration fee includes interdenomma Presbyterian Church 1841 Middiebelt For Parents with Young Children 6 tional study materials Childcare Call (734) 4217620 pm Sundays at Trinity Episcopal available for children through age 5 Festival Services Church 11575 Belleville Road four For more information call (248) 348 5 p m Family Service and 10 pm miles south of Michigan Avenue 7600 Choir Concert and Candlelight Festival Belleville Child care available Call Worship schedule Eucharist Friday Dec 24 8 a m Holy (734)699 3361 Resumed regular Sunday worship Eucharist and 10 am Lessons and Trinity Episcopal Church schedule beginning Sept 12 at Obituaries, Memorials, Remembrances Carols Sunday Dec 26 and 9 a m Sunday worship 8 00am and 10 00 Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church Holy Eucharist and 10 a m Chalking am Bible studies Sundays at 8 50 33360 W 13 Mile at Farmington Road 1-800-579-7355 ❖ fax: 734-953-2232 the Door Service Epiphany Feast am and Wednesdays at 9 30 am at Farmington Hills Services wilt be held Saturday Jan 1 at Trm ty Episcopal the church 11575 Belleville Road 4 at 8 30 a m and 11 a m with Sunday e-mail OEObits@oe homecomm net Church 11575 Belleville Rd Belleville miles south of M chrgan Ave School for afi age>at 9 45 a m A con Call (734) 699 3361 9 Belleville Call (734) 699 3361 temporary service called Pra se Forth Christmas dinner Orthodoxy 101 is held on the fourth Sunday of each 11 a m to 2 p m with caroling 2 3 p m Explore issues of faith and morals in a month For information call (248) 626 followed by a meeting of recovery course entitled Orthodoxy 101 It 7906 OBITUARY POLICY ” The first five lines of an groups 3 5pm at Unity of Livonia meets weekly 7 p m Wednesdays at New modern-style worship * ROBERT E obituary an? published at no 28660 Five Mile between Middiebelt Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church Come be part of something big' Christ WILLETTE tost All additional lines wiS and Inkster For more information call 36075 W Seven Mile Road between Our Savior Lutheran Church (14175 December 16 2004 Age 76 Born in nc c! aiged M $4 per lint. You (734) 4211760 Farmington and Newburgh roads Farmington Rd Livonia Just north of Flint Ml longtime resident of may place a picture of your Saint Dunstan dinner Livonia The course is open to the 196) began a new MODERN style wor Plymouth Beloved husband of M J loved one for an additional Beloved father of Robert Tom cost of only $6 Symbolic There is no reason to spend public and there is no cost involved ship service on Sunday Sept 12 This (Bonnie) and Robin De Yonker Christmas alone no matter which The Rev Michael Matsko will be the multi media service will be informal tmokms may be inducted at beloved grandfather of Alicia and no cost (example American community you live in Saint Dunstan instructor and will lead the discus using modern and praise music led Rocky Brother of Keith (Toni) and Hags reli&icifosymbols,etc) Catholic Church in Garden City is fix sion Please invite your friends and as by vocalists and various instruments the late Mickey Preceded in death by AMELIA M. BRESLER his parents James and Esther (Kuntz) Deadlines ing all of the trimmings for a dinner Philip told Nathaniel Come and see Dramas led by the members will Willette Mr Willette served in the Fridays PM for Mey for anyone who is alone or without If you have any additional questions often be part of this service This Of Lansing, MI age 87 passed away U S Marines during 1946 1947 somewhere to go 1 p m Saturday Dec cal! Beth at (248) 348 8631 service will be held at 9 45 a m each in the early hours of Wednesday, Private cremation services arranged by December 15 in Lansing with her 25 (dinner served at 130 p m ) There Support group Sunday between the traditional serv Vermuelen Funeral Home Plymouth kuheaoxtMtofctettm son and daughter at her side She was www Yermeulenfuneralhome com is no charge but reservations are Provides spiritual social and educa ices at 815 a m and 11 a m Sunday bom on November 26 1917 to John required tional support for divorced and sepa School youth and adult Bible classes and Sophie Maziarsky in Wallington oeobits'tae hsmeeomm m i For more information or to make rated Catholic men and women 7 30 will also be offered at 9 45 a m and 11 NJ She trained as a Registered Nurse o r f a x t o working as an operating room super wk reservations call Mary or John at 9 30 p m the first Wednesday of the am each Sunday For information mm m marmm m m visor until she met the love of her L e t 734-853-2232 (734) 425 3282 Saint Dunstan Catholic month at St Andrews Parish Center call Linda Hollman Outreach director life the late Wiliam F Bresler, in P&m ew hm alftm csH Church is located at 1616 Belton 1400 Englewood Rochester For mfor at (734) 522 6830 1953 She retired to raise a family, o t h e r s then went back to nursing in 1970 Garden City mation call (248) 652 9173 or (248) New service times She retired again and stopped dying 734-953-2870 652 3860 915 a m and 11 a m began Sept 12 for her hair when her first grandchild was k n o w ... or U z Kefetr UPCOMING Grief support programs the fall and winter months at Nardm bom in 1982 Lil was an avid garden 734-953-286? 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Final Shopping Days Are lere C anton pitching coach Jeff Jones css For more information, call recently opened the Bullpen (734) 480-7046 Baseball/Softball Academy m Farmington The 12,000- ULTIMATE FISHING square-foot facility is equipped with six batting cages and three The Perfect Family Gift The four-day Ultimate pitching tunnels Fishing Show, which will fea­ Included on the Bullpen’s ture hundreds of exhibits for staff are Tigers hitting coach outdoor sports enthusiasts, Bruce Fields, current Detroit Four Camera Phones will be held Jan 13-16 at the pitcher Nate Robertson and Novi Expo Center several local collegiate players The snow will include several For more information, see v * direct-factory exhibits that will the Bullpen’s W eb site at be staffed with designers, tech­ wwwbullpenbseball com & Unlimited 0 Calling. nicians and other manufactur­ ers experts as well as specialty CARBO BASEBALL SCHOOL bait venders from across the co u n try The Bernie Carbo Pro Its a pure fishing show, Premier Baseball School will Get 4 said Adam Starr, of ShowSpan stage individual, small group Inc Detroit sportsmen have and team skill session specific Camera Phones long yearned for such a show to conditioning, velocity For us and for them, this is an improvement, power hittmg with Flash for all new event at a new venue and fielding f * * . ! Thatsvshv wc it calling it the Mark Rutherford former n mm Livoma Churchill High Ultimate Fishing Show oi'y S4 9 . 9 9 Admission will be $8 for Eastern M ichigan University adults and $4 for children 6 14 and former M inor League M U i t years old Children under 5 will player will be the featured ' 1 be admitted for no charge in stru c to r For more information, call JUNIOR GOLF TOUR director Gordie Rutherford at (734) 421-4928 Hurry, While Supplies Last. Scholarship opportunities // i ) are available for local students SOFTBALL/BASEBALL LESSONS v y j between the ages of 12 and 18 who participate m the third Total Baseball, 30990 With Unlimited O Callmg, season of the Top 50 Jr Tour, Wixom Road, will offer pitch­ call any other Verizon which is presented by the ing, h i t t i n g , and fielding les­ Professional Golfers sons for ages 6-18 Wireless customer from Association Michigan Section Lessons are by appointment The program is a regional golf only within the Americas tour offering players tourna­ The cost is $35 per half-hour ment experience plus the or 8165 for five private lessons Choice Coverage Area opportunity to earn college Call 248-668-0166 or e-mail scholarships totalbballwixom @ aol com or Boys and girls are eligible for visit www total-baseball com tour membership Players do for more information not have to be members of their school teams to partici­ Items for the Sports Roundup p ate m ay be fa x e d to (734) 591 7279 or The tour consists of 10 quali­ mailed to The Observer 36251 fying rounds and 10 tourna­ Schoolcraft: Livonia, M I 48150 ment rounds, and is held on local private and public cours­ es —

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Kim Lewandowski stomps decision I have heard the terms her work boots as she walks in "facilitator" and "mediator” the building, apologizing for t’s not always easy to being kicked around by our the m ud She’s an environmen­ determme whether using association attorney. Can you tal scientist for G2 Consulting Iyour home equity to pay describe what that means9 Group of Troy and supervising off consumer debt is a sm art the demolition process at the call You can determme if a A facilitator or m ediator is form er Jacobson’s Men’s Store debt consolidation refinance someone who is trained to on the corner of Old is right for you by calculat­ attem pt to resolve disputes W oodward and Willits in ing your effective interest between parties without downtown Birmingham rate for your entire debt load rendering a decision or Working m a male-dominat­ using a ‘weighted average ” otherwise taking sides A ed field can be tough W ho do Let’s presume you have facilitator is trained to you talk to9 three categories of debt a attem pt to reach an “Typically, commercial real $150,000 home mortgage at accommodation between estate is male-dominated,” said 6 percent interest, a the parties whether or not Gail von Staden, an architect $30,000 personal loan at 9 the case is in litigation w ith Rossetti in Southfield percent interest, and Oakland County has That’s the reason she and $20,000 of credit card debt trained facilitators to Lewandowski belong to the at 18 percent interest In this assist in dispute resolution Detroit Chapter of Commercial scenario, your mortgage rep­ and the Oakland County Real Estate Women — CREW- resents 75 percent of your Circuit Court encourages D e tro it total debt, the personal loan the parties to litigation to Von Staden likes having a is 15 percent of your load, pick from a list of certified forum to meet women within and your credit cards are 10 facilitators who have gone the profession to seek out for percent of your total debt through special training m information, resources and These are the relative the facilitation/m ediation suggestions on how to handle a “weights” of your debts p ro c e s s specific problem “The caliber Simply multiply these of the membership is excep­ ' eights” by the respective I am upset with the way the tionally strong, she said You in i rates, then add association has been cutting are for the most part dealing those numbers together our grass and won't fix my with decision-makers ” Hence, 75 percent of your unit I am planning on ‘ The networking is great for mortgage’s interest rate withholding my assessments me, ’ Lewandowski said I like equals 4 5 percent, 15 per­ to protest Oo you think that everyone so much they’re very cent of your personal loan’s is a good idea9 h e lp fu l interest rate is 1 35 percent, Founded m 1986, CREW and 10 percent of your credit Absolutely not The Detroit is one of the largest card interest rate is 1 8 per­ Condominium Statute chapters of the CREW net­ cent Add these results to get and no doubt your work, a professional organiza a weighted interest rate of condominium documents tion of more than 5 700 com 7 65 percent piovide that your mercial real estate women in Here, you are paying 7 65 disenchantm ent with the the U S and Canada. CREW- percent to maintain your associations providing of D etroit has more than 125 debt If you can get a new services or m anagem ent is members, women involved in ‘cash out” mortgage cheaper not a basis to withhold every aspect of commercial than that, a refinance proba­ assessments W hile you real estate from accounting, bly makes sense for you, pre­ may have a claim against architecture, law, sales/broker- suming you have enough the association for age, appraisal, property/asset hom e equity with which to mismanagement, that management, leasing and w o rk should not result m you finance Its goal is to advance Your hom e equity is your withholding your the success of its members in hom e’s value less w hat you assessm ents which vyill commercial real estate Men owe against it Determme only give the association aren’t excluded The Detroit your hom e’s value either by the right to lien your unit chapter doesn’t have any male noting the sales price (not and foreclose including members, but men do attend asking price) of similar the recoupment of p ro g ra m s Gail von Staden, (front), Bren Buckley (left to right), Catherine Malicki, and Joan Cleland, members of the Detroit homes m your neighbor­ attorney fees Make your Catherine Malicki, director chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women, in front of 325 North Old Woodward in Birmingham The old Jacobson's hood, or by using this infla­ protest to the board of of marketing for the DeMattia men s store is being replaced with a multi use building that includes offices retail and condos Buckley is managing tion factor technique directors and seek legal Group in Plymouth, is CREW- the project for Burton-Katzman Development Co Presuming a 6 percent redress but continue to D etroit’s newly elected secre­ annual rate of inflation, pay your assessments tary and communication’s liai­ of the former Jacobsons Men’s struction and redevelopment Corporate downsizing has multiply your home’s pur­ so n Store, which is being redevel­ projects Each project must had an impact on leases chase price by a factor of Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer “We’re promoting each oped into a multi-use building involve at least one firm with a ‘There’s a lot of strategic plan­ 106 for as many years as and the author of Condominium other, you do what you can,’ with retail on the first floor, CREW-Detroit member This ning, but not implementation,’ you have owned it Ifypu Operation Getting Started & she said ‘You meet other two office floors and 16 co n d o s year, CREW -Detroit created an von Staden said ‘ Corporations bought five years ago for Staying on the Right Track sec women trying to make it in A lawyer with an MBA, Excellence m Real Estate are looking at different ways to $150,000, your home ond edition It is available for this field” Buckley joined CREW because scholarship to support a use their real estate m ore effi­ should be worth about $995 plus $2 shipping and han Newly elected president she relocated to the area, didn’t woman entering the commer­ ciently to improve the bottom $200,000 (That is, 106 dling For more information call Joan Cleland is a longtime know many people and wanted cial real estate field line Vacancy rates are high tim es itself five tim es, m ulti­ (248) 644 4433 or visit bmeis CREW-Detroit member and to build some contacts m the CREW -Detroit also hosts an and companies are not likely to plied by your purchase nerdmeisner associates com executive vice president for in d u stry annual golf outing m June to commit to long-term leases p n c e ) This column shouldn t be con Acquest Realty Advisors, Inc As she looks forward to the benefit Alternatives for Girls, They’re extending leases ” This should give you an m Bloomfield Hills She, like new year, Cleland said CREW an organization that has One of the most exciting idea as to whether you can other members, enjoys seeing will continue to work to create helped thousands of homeless things to happen in the com­ make a debt-consolidation Something come out of the and enhance networking and at-nsk girls and young mercial real estate world is the refinance work for you If ground — a project from start opportunities for its members women m Detroit redevelopment of downtowns you still need help, contact to development and offer quality programs Looking forward to 2005, to include more residential either me or another m ort­ Call Toll Free One of the amazing things Empowering members m their CREW-Detroit members Our goal is to drive pedes­ gage loan officer 1-800-579-SELL (7355) about our profession is things prospective industries to effect talked about the commercial trians downtown to revitalize / get built,’von Staden said “It’s change, and enhance leader­ real estate m arket in metro the areas,” Cleland said “Retail Timothy Phillips is a mortgage Fax Your Ad. (734) 953-2232 a collaborative effort of many ship training, are also among D e tro it will follow Birmingham and banker and newspaper columnist p e o p le " Cleland’s goals for the group Malicki said things are pick­ Royal Oak have become mod­ You may access his Wealth Walk-In Office Hours. Bren Buckley, vice president Its Real Estate Excellence ing up and this has been the els for other cities It’s a great Academy archives at Monday Friday 8 30 a into 5 pm for development of Bingham, Awards banquet in September best year ever for the DeMattia m arket for new as well as rede­ www PhillipsHQ com or phone him After Hours Call (734) 591-0900 Farms-based developer at Oakland Hills Country Club Group ‘We have a backlog of velopments It s been steady to toil free at (866) 369 4516 Deadlines To place, Burton-Katzman Development has become a sell-out event, projects,’ she said ‘You hear su p e r b u sy Homebuyers should always consult cancel or correct ads. C o, is the project manager for and coveted award The com­ about the down economy, hut To learn more about CREW- a professional for guidance specif 325 N Old Woodward — site petition is open to new con­ we re not feeling it ’ Detroit, visit www crewde- ic to their situation Sunday # 530 pm Friday __ Sunday Real Estate 530pm Thursday______CREW-Detroit elects new officers, board of directors members Thursday 6 pm Tuesday _____ CREW -Detroit recently elected its Director and Real Estate Excellence Inc LLC m Royal Oak, one-year term omy on the m ajor drivers of the U S 2005 board of directors and officers Award Liaison Gail von Staden of Annual dues are $250 for regular economy M ustafa Mohatarem, chief Thursday Real Estate Display President/National Delegate Joan Rossetti m Southfield, a one-year term members and $1,500-plus for affiliate economist with General M otors Corp, 3 pm M o n d a y ______Cleland of Acquest Realty Advisors Inc Director and Programs Liaison m em bers” — not eligible to join as reg­ is the keynote speaker m Bloomfield Hills, for a one year term Joanne Sisson of Palmer Commercial ular members because their companies CREW -Detroit is one of the sponsors President-Elect/National Delegate Services m W arren, for a two-year term sell a product, rather than a service with Corenet, Society for M arketing Debra Osuch of Soils and Materials Director and Membership & Member New members need an existing Professional Services Registration and Engineers Inc m Shelby Township, for Services Liaison Catherine DeDecker member to sponsor them, and can networking at 11 am lunch served at Observer & Eccentric a one-year term of Spalding DeDecker Associates Inc m request one from the membership coor­ noon, program begins at 12 20 p m Secretary and Communications Trenton, for a two-year term d in a to r The cost is $40 members, $55 guests Real Estate Classifieds Liaison Catherine Malicki of DeMattia Director and Community Outreach CREW -Detroit s next meeting, 11 Register by Friday, Dec 31, contact Group in Plymouth, for a two-year term Liaison Gloria Koster of Lake Shore a m Thursday, Jan 13, at the Sandy Alford at Spalding DeDecker on the Web: Treasurer and Sponsorship Liaison Builders m Fenton, for a one-year term Renaissance Center, M arriott m and Associates at salford@ spald- Angie Kakos of Diversified Property Director and Golf Outmg Liaison Detroit, offers an opportunity to learn mgdedecker com or call (248) 844- ivinv.honulownlift r m u Services m Southfield, a two-year term Carol Ann Arvan of FX Architecture, about the impact of today’s global econ­ 5 4 0 0 F2 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday December 23 2004 REAL ESTATE www.hometownlife.com

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44999 N Spring $233000 18978 Glengarry $337000 11430 Gold Arbor $263000 7539 Bison $88000 These are the Observer & Eccentric area resi 45481N Stonewood $208000 15002 Golfview $268000 46069 Green valley $335000 29132 Brody $180000 dential real estate closings recorded the 237 N Willard $215000 10054 Hartel $150000 9217 Hackberry $199000 39190 Brookfield $157000 weeks of Aug 913 at the Wayne County 6288 New England $220000 18430 Heatherlea $485000 42531 Lakeland $198000 6827 Caribou $145000 Register of Deeds office 3495 Niagara $320000 29628 Hoy $179000 41662 Lindsay $235000 31749 Conway $153000 Listed below are cities addresses and sales 43669 Oakbrook $238000 19995 Inkster $106000 8911 Marlowe $129 000 749 Denlce $150000 prices 7486 Oakmont $480000 38010 Jamison $180000 628 N Harvey $175 000 7165 Fox Chase $236000 1896 Preserve $220000 36353 Joanne $168000 40856 Newport $135000 34254 Frances $160 000 Canton 435 Robyn $223000 18147 '.evan $251000 968 Penmman $565000 1948 Golfview $239000 46688 Aarons $267 0 00 42254 Saratoga ” $190000 15428 Loveland $150000 42767 Phdenix $173000 8131 Huntington $33000 47716 Adriana $100000 43954 Southampton $214000 14731 Lyons $255000 51175 Plymouth Lake $565 000 7421 Manor $90000 43183 Barchester $219000 1414 Tradition $513000 14957 Melrose $155000 11419 Russell $194000 1932 N Walton $140000 48221 Central Park $448000 1591 Tradition $468000 31492 Merriwood $170000 41063 Russett $204000 30779 Nelson $266 0 00 399 Cornell $239000 48561 Warw ck $458000 31600 Myrna St $529000 11054 Sandalwood $569000 35745 Oakwood $85000 2205 Cranbrook $210000 44224 Wic If $235000 28546 N Clements $146000 432 Sunset $238 0 00 1530 Regene $145000 1368 Crowndale $440000 980 Wildwood $235000 34713 Northland $292 000 Redford 8470 Rickie $128000 1450 Delaney $430 000 67l4Woodmere $273 000 29823 Oakley $185000 18666 Centfalia $119000 1144 S Carlson $118000 1611E Lakeview $180000 Garden City 29538 Oakview $197000 20539 Centralia $100000 1511$ Hubbard $124000 1584 Fairfax $220000 28461 Donnelly $103000 9000 Oxbow $153000 18418 Delaware $145000 32650 Sandra $161000 49706 Flush ng $535 000 32544 Leona $153000 19420 Parkville $202000 26252 Ivanhoe $247000 1596 Shoemaker $109000 7150 Fox Woods $290000 30429 Marquette $131000 35223 Pembroke $390000 26710 Joy $53000 8183 St Johns $310000 44559 Heather $267000 33241 Rosslyn $147000 32149 Pembroke $172000 9991 Kmloch $138000 2494 Stleber $70 000 44680 Heather $283000 6745 Whitby $154000 15569 Penn $290000 15655 Kinloch $137000 329 Surrey $168000 44690 Heather $291000 Livonia 14653 Ronnie $208 000 15841 Lennane $123 000 38284 Timberland $268000 39938 Hilary $172000 31001 Sx Mile $296000 16184'Southampton $248000 15489 Leona $89000 38285 Timberland $275000 4681 Hunters $152000 35996 Ann Arbor $105000 18855 Wayne $439000 18405 Norborne $140000 1754 Tulip $168000 47823 Jake $398000 9828 Brookfield $164000 15594 Westbrook $280 000 24263 Orangeiawn, $125 000 753 Van Lawn $142 000 42489 Lilley Pomte $123000 9091 Cavell $271000 20100 Whitby $345000 12811 Sioux $158000 8565 Vista $315000 42551 Lilley Pointe $115000 34037 Coventry $173000 16722 Woodside $235 000 20511 Sumner $140000 8585 Vista $264 000 42753 Lilley Pointe $130000 29537 Curtis » $186000 Plymouth 15884 Wakenden $113000 37130 Vista $263000 1737 Manton $214000 37375 Curtis $376 000 44567 Anne $223 000 12083 Woodbine $80000 2310 W Miller $161000 2215 Marlowe $115000 15050 Ellen $225000 48441 Beaver Creek $406000 Westland 7532 Woodview $87000 41838 Metalme $259000 11756 Farmington $176 000 44562 Erik Pass $210000 7855 N Sheldon $247 000 Prized Upper Peninsula land There's m ore to adjustable rate shielded from development mortgages than just lower rates.

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/ L- A R I U S i C DINING FILM CULTURE -THEATER TRAVEL H A T E V E R u icu hometou nlsfe com Obse ve & Eccsntr Thu sda Decembe 23 2004* (**) El Get out Celebrate N ew Year’s Send fax or e mail items for consideration in Get Out’ (248) 476 2674 http7/hotcIubofdetroit com H o lid a y with famili/ & At least two w e e ks in ad vance to K eeiy Sch ram m Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra assistant managing editor for features Observer & Between the Holidays Special with Felix Resnick con frien ds at Eccentric Newspapers 805 E Maple Birmingham Ml ducting Bryan Kennedy horn soloist 7 pm gifts for the Roma Banquets 48009 fax (248) 6441314 or e /nail Thursday Dec 3 0 Temple Beth El 14 Mile Road at The parri/ that won’t kschram m @ oe hom ecom m net Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills music of Offenbach break your budget* Williams Bizet Mozart Enesco Gershwin and “ C a r G u y ” CONCERTS/SPECIAL EVERTS Bernstein $25 children free (248) 645 2276 or w w w b b soo rg F r i d a y , Crossroads Ceili on your list! D e c e m b e r 31 Showcases local talent and legendary recording ONSTAGE 8:00 pm t o 2* o o a m artists Irish music song anddancmg730pm Monday Tuesday Dec 27 28 the Ark 316 Mam St Ann Fox Theatre Automotive books, wearables $100 per couple includes Arbor $13 50 (313) 537 3489 or (734) 7611451 Featured The Radio City Chnstmas Spectacular starring The and memorabilia. •Live entertainment artists include James Kelly Mick Gavin and Wallace Radio City Rockettes through Sunday Dec 26 Show by Channel 6 Hood tim es vary call for information 2211 Woodward Ave •Buffet dinner & Home for the Holidaze benefit Detroit (313) 471 6616 $20 50 $65 50 at the Fox sweet table Brings together local musicians and former Detroiters Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all I m m n m n h i rmiriMj •Premium bar package •Festive hats balloons who are hom e for the holiday season 8 p m Thursday Ticketmaster locations (313)4716611 For group dis A u t o m o t iv e H a l l o f Fa m e champagne noisemakers Dec 3 0 313 jac upstairs from J a c o b y s 624 Brush St counts of 10 or more call (313) 4713099 ft more 21400 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn Detroit (313) 962 7067 for directions Event proceeds www olympiaentertamment com go toward food donations for St Dom inic s Soup The Music Box Next to The Henry Ford Details & tickets Kitchen in downtown Detroit Pet food donations to The Mystery o f the Magi s Gold an interactive comedy Won-Sat 10 00 am to 5 00 pm be distributed to a local anim al shelter will also be features Sister of Late Night Catechism 8 p m 888-29-VISIT accepted Admission is $6 or $1 off the cover charge Tuesday Wednesday Dec 2829 2 pm Thursday Dec Cash and money orders welcome with a can of food 21 and over invited 23 and Tuesday Wednesday Dec 28 29 at the theater Musrbe2 and over ro attend Gift Shop Open Moondusters inside the Max M Fisher Music Center 3711 Woodward 9-5 Tuesday thru Sunday New Y ears D ay Evening Dance featuring the Ave Detroit $34 (313)576 5111 wwwdetroitsympho Roma ® Banquets Internationals 8301130pm Saturday Jan 1 Livonia nycom PDFOE0S279820 MEMBER OF THE BURTON MANOR FAMILY Civic Center 15218 Farmington Road (south of Five Plowshares Theatre * 32550 Cherry Hill Road He is Chnstmas 10% Off Your Purchase Garden City Mile Road) Livonia pizza salad & dessert admission by Gary Anderson 730pm today When You Present This Ad! 734/422-4550 $7 guest $6 50 associate $6 m em bers and Friday General Motors Theatre at the Charles H Hot Club of Detroit Wright M useum of African Am erican History 335 E Offer expires December .'ll, 2004 At Shields Pizza 25101 Telegraph Southfield 83 0p m Warren Detroit $20 $35 discount for tickets pur Tuesday Dec 28 Jan 11 and Jan 25 at Shield s Pizza chased in advance (313) 872 0279 til The area's b e s t 4 GOLDEN GLOBE p a rty ! i •^NOMINATIONS

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■ Movies E4 Local IMAX theaters offer a super sized movie experience

■ Special event E7 The blues will come round when Santa leaves town on Sunday Dec 26

■ Nightspots E8 Dick Clark is go ng to s t out this New Years Eve but you don t have to Count down to some hot metro Detroit party/show destinations

■ Music E10 Motor City Madman Ted Nugent brings his electrifying in your face no holds barred rock n roll to The Palace of Auburn Hills r1 on Wednesday Dec 29 >

■ Cover story E11 Not in the Christmas spirit’ Forbidden Christmas a feast of musicaf parodies ral delivers holiday cheer and laughter m osNewY<«tt?fJ&ea^

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‘Free Movie Tigket To See ’’Meet The Lookers'' When You Buy The New "Meet the Parents'' Bonus Edith DVD •Free movie ticket is tor one adult admission valued op to $10 50 valid from 12/22/04 to 01/09/05 at participating theatres AFC AT LIVONIA MALL NOW SHOWING AT THESE THEATRES 248 4764507 ABIC FORUM 30 AMC LAUREL PARK AMC LIVONIA 20 BEACON EAST 586 254,5663 734,4626200 734.542 9909 313 882 7500 BIRMINGHAM palladium EMAGINE CANTON EMAGINE NOVI MJR SOUTHGATE 20 248 644 FILM 688 319 34SG 248319 3456 734.2843456 PHOENIX AT BEL AIR CTR PHOENIX WEST RIVER SHOWCASE d e a r b o r n SHOWCASE WESTLAND 313.433 3494 248 788 6572 313361 3449 734.7261060 STAR FAIRLANE 21 STAR GRATIOT STAR GREAT LAKES STAR JOHN R 313 240 6369 586 791 3420 248.454 0366 248 585 2070 STAR ROCHESTER STAR SOUTHFIELD STAR TAYLOR UA COMMERCE 246 853 2260 246 372 2222 734 287 2200 248 960 5001 CALL THEATRES FOX SHOWTIMES AND SOUND INFORMATION ' SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED

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i AT A GLANCE More movies IMAX ■ The Henry Ford IMAX Theater - 20900 FROM PAGE E4 Oakwood Blvd north of I-94, south of The theater wraps sight and sound Michigan Avenue in Dearbtp. - - around patrons like a techno-blanket Tickets: Range from $6 50 to $10, call For the Sick & Twisted Two films are featured this holiday sea­ (313)271 1570 or visit son In NASCAR The IMAX Experience, narrated by Keifer Sutherland, the cam­ wwwthehenryford org Popular weird animation festival returns era goes behind the race scene to uncover ■ The New Detroit Science Center IMAX the science and teamwork behind race Dome 5020 John R Detroit drivers It’s back and it’s as weird as audiences premiers of The Spirit o f Christmas and The animated Santa vs the Snowman Tickets: $4 call (313) 577-8400, or visit expect Frosty, early works by South Park ere presents the story of a lonely snowman www sciencedetroit org The Spike £2 Mike Twisted Animation ators Matt Stone and Trey Parker Power swept away by the wonders of Santa s Festival, a festival of demented animat Puff Girls creator Craig McKraken con Village, yet he rejects Santa because of all ed shorts, returns to the Magic Bag in tmues to entertain with his popular No the attention he gets at Christmas Femdale this week for the 12th year Neck Joe cartoons, which open the show Among the new titles are three new every year episodes of Happy Tree Friends, cuddly Oscar-nommated Don Hertzfeldt CAh forest creatures with a penchant for los­ L’Amour, Rejected) also got his start with ing eyes and limbs m the most disgust­ Spike and Mike ing ways The Sick and Twisted Festival began in The only encore films will be episodes 1990 as a home for animated pieces of No Neck Joe (it wouldn’t be the Spike which are simply too revolting or adult and Mike show without him) and Here m nature for the prestigious and tasteful Comes Dr Tran, last year’s show stopper Classic Festival of Animation “It’s one of the funniest films ever shown The Magic Bag is at 22920 Woodward at the festival,” said Spike Decker, festi­ Ave in Femdale Movies screen 9 30 val co founder p m today, Sunday Thursday, Dec 26- The Magic Bag began hosting the fes­ 30, 8pm and 10 30 p m Saturday Jan tival in 1992, taking credit for unleash­ 1,9 30 p m Sunday, Jan 2 ing Beavis and Butthead for the first Admission is $7, ages 18 and over time on unsuspecting Detroit-area audi­ only For more information call (248) ences 544-1991, or visit www themagicbag com Other festivals were highlighted by or www spikeandmike com

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BY KEVIN BROWN favorites Dick Wagner, Robbie Noll, Sweet Yet she notes that Unde Jesse White con­ The veteran R&B Pioneers — Joe Weaver, STAFF WRITER Claudette, Stoney Mazur, Bugs Beddow, tinues to perform at The Attic m Stanley Mitchell and Kenny Martin Back — Robert Jr Whitall and others to swap blues Hamtramck Tenny Street m Dearborn present a sort of pre-Motown style combin­ The blues will come ‘round, when Santa tales and merchandise books blues bands, as does Memphis Smoke ing doo wop, jump blues and early soul leaves town Musician/actor Paul Miles and JoArrn m Royal Oak, to a lesser scale While venues may open and close, there Thats because the Motor City Music Korczynska, WHFR-FM DJ, will be mas­ Damele has spotted a turn toward rock is still a strong contingent of local musicians Foundation is presenting the Detroit Music ters of ceremonies and R&B, typified by The Whoodoo Band committed to the blues or dose variants Awards 3rd Annual Holiday Blues Bash on Korczynska has hosted the Highway 61 ‘They combine dassic elements of the blues thereof “I will put up our blues musicians Sunday, Dec 26 blues program for 12 years on the Dearborn almost with a rock style like the Branched against anyone m the world,” Korczynska The show happemng at Sweet Lorraine’s station “I see as many new musicians com­ Ladies ’ said m Livonia features some of die Motor City’s ing out m as many varied styles as I have top blues bands including The Whoodoo observed m the last few years,” she said Band and The R&B Pioneers with RJ’s Korczynska and Blues Bash promoter Rhythm Rockers David Damele agree that while the Detroit Both groups typify a current trend for blues scene seems to run hot and cold, local blues performers to add rock and underlying support is constant That base is rhythm to traditional blues exemplified by the Detroit Blues Society, There will also be an opportunity for con­ which attracts fans and performers of both cert goers to mingle with local blues acoustic and electric blues, holds weekly O N E O F TH E YEA R ’S 10 BEST FILM S!” jam sessions at the Tenny Street Roadhouse • G le n n K e n n y in West Dearborn and annual competitions / / 3RD ANNUAL KOUDAY BLUES BASH m both categories SheKito ^ork Stines When: 7pm Sunday, Dec 26 The Detroit blues scene suffered a blow when George & Harry’s in Dearborn - “BILL MURRAY’S PERFORMANCE IS A TRIUMPH!’’ Where: Sweet Lorraines Cafe in The Livonia which opened m 2003 amid much hoopla -A O Scott Marriott 17100 Laure! Park Drive North to showcase top national blues touring acts ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT Livonia - scrapped music earlier this year Add to that the closmg m recent years of “FUNNY & FULL OF Tickets: $5 at the door, or calf (734) 953-7480 top blues dubs Moby Dick’s and the Soup SURPRISES.” Kitchen “The venues are shrinking,” •Leonard Maltin Korczynska said

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BY JIM TOTH His first “lick out of an amp” came at age 7 He hasn’t STAFF WRITER missed many days since as the self-proclaimed No 1 gui­ tar showman m the world has sold more than 30 million Everyday is a holiday for Ted Nugent albums worldwide and put on more than 100 live per­ The self-taught professor of primal screams and creator formances m 2003 That apparently wasn’t enough as of guitar licks sure to halt the charge of the wild’s most Nugent thrilled fans on a different mission last summer carnivorous creatures, Nugent continues to live a life when he and fellow musician Toby Keith embarked on a many can only dream about USO tour of the Persian Gulf T play guitar every day It sets my ponytail erect,” ‘We went to Iraq in June,” said Nugent, who has plans explained the Motor City Madman in his own unique for the new year to continue touring with Keith “I m a style patriot of appreciation I’m living an American dream The Detroit native, who rose to stardom on the rock here because of what those dedicated men and women arc scene in the late 1960s and has maintained a startling doing over there ” level of energy throughout, returns to his roots Nugent has another important gig circled on his calen­ Wednesday for the eighth annual installment of Whiplash dar in January and that will be to perform at the Bash The Palace Of Auburn Hills will play host to a night Inaugural for President Bush of electrifying, in-your-face, no-holds-barred rock ‘n roll The Nugent sound has certainly left a lasting impres­ Joining Nugent on stage again will be drummer Tommy sion as hunting anthem Fred Bear was voted the third besi Clufetos A graduate of Rochester Adams High School, all-time rock song m one poll of Michigan rock fans - Clufetos has performed with Alice Cooper and Mitch trading only Led Zeppelins Stairway to Heaven and The Ryder before catching the attention of Nugent with “funk Ted Nugent brings his rapid-fire guitar assault to the Palace on Eagles’ Hotel California chops” Wednesday, Dec 29 “I didn’t think. I didn’t have to think, said Nugent wher “I’m just the luckiest guitar player that ever throttled, ’ asked if 50 years of performing was ever planned I never Nugent screamed “I can’t get enough Detroit can’t get tainted my music with thought process ” enough” different decades, often offering up his stringent feelings Tickets for the 8 p m show are on sale now for $45 and The world’s ultimate musician-showman-huntmg advo­ m favor of freedom and hunting, and against drugs and $20 at Palacenet com , The Palace Box Office, all cate, Nugent has been thrilling live audiences over five alcohol Ticketmaster locations or by calling (248) 645-6666

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GEMINI (May 22-June 21) .You II find yourself at odds with just about everyone as the holidays begin - sorry But that s a CMm M Mm YmmMm fM lood thing because you have something to get off your chest that s important to say and the OPEN HOUSE 4 - 8:30 p.m. est way to get your message across is to leave no stone unturned Don t worry about approval %win The people you love need to know the truth

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