March 19 2009 CANTON
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Volume 34 Number 76
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BY TONY BRUSCATO would use $1 million of the cash Rohan Peters said. "I'd rather you OBSERVER STAFF WRITER WHAT DO YOU THINK? balance to pay for operations of the not raise the rates — period — but Which of the three water rate proposals system. if you have to, I wish you'd consider Calling all Ricky Nelson fans. Canton Township residents will presented by the township administer A third plan would drop the using $2 million because eventually The two sons of the late star will see a water and sewer rate hike this tlon do you favor? E-mail your opinion increase to 8 percent, with $2 mil• your cash fund will come back once be at the Village Theater at Cherry year, however it won't be a 20-per• to Editor Kurt Kuban at kkuban@home- lion taken from the cash balance. the economy turns." Hill on Friday, March 27, to pay cent increase proposed earlier by the In all the proposed rate hikes, the Trustee Syed Taj asked the admin• towniife.com or post a comment on our tribute to their father, who first administration. fixed charges to consumers would istration to consider raising rates Web site at www.hometpwnlife.com. broke hearts on the Ozzie and Reacting to concerns by residents not be increased. after peak usage in the summer to Harriet television show and later that 20 percent was too high in Nearly two dozen residents attend• save consumers money. However, went on to have a solid career as a tough economic times, the Board of and sewer rate hike increases, 16.9 ed the workshop meeting, and those Finance Director Rick Eva said musician. Trustees received three new recom• percent, assumes operating expenses who spoke implored trustees to keep delaying the rate hike past May "Ricky Nelson Remembered" mendations from the administration can be reduced by $700,000 with no the rate hike as low as possible. would just cause further financial will feature identical twins at Tuesday's workshop meeting. The reduction in the $11.8 million cash "We're digging into our reserves stress on an already taxed system. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, . seven-member board is expected to balance in the water and sewer fund. to carry us through unemploy• "If you delay, you're just going rock stars in their own right, approve one of them next week. A second alternative would ment, layoffs... those who have jobs who will perform a 90-minute The highest of the proposed water increase rates by 12.5 percent, but are taking pay cuts to maintain it," Please see INCREASE, A3 concert that will include all of Ricky Nelson's hits interwoven with family films and outtakes from the Ozzie and Harriet show. They'll also tell behind- . the-scene stories that give great Deficits loom insight into what was happening as Ricky Nelson wrote many of his top hits, including Garden Party. The show, which begins at 7 as district eyes p.m. with a pre-show reception, will benefit the nonprofit bereave• ment outreach work of New Hope Center for Grief Support, and will kick off the New Hope Center for budget process Grief Support's 10th anniversary BY BRAD KADRICH year of providing grief support OBSERVER STAFF WRITER services to adults, teens and children through groups, individ• If the Plymouth-Canton school board ual support, seminars and other does nothing else and the numbers crunch resources. the way the district's financial team has Tickets to this tribute are $52 planned, there will be enough money to and can be bought online at www. cover the district's projected $2 million canton-mi.or/villagetheater or by deficit in 2009-10. calling ¢734) 394-5300. A portion It's the following year that really pres• of your ticket purchase is tax- ents problems. deductible. For more information As budget predictions sit now, the school about New Hope Center for Grief district faces a potential $7.4 million deficit Support, call (248) 348-0115 or in 2010-11, when it will have only about visit www.newhopecenter.net. $2.5 million in its fund equity. The num• : PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER bers take into account a foundation level Ariana Lehman, 9, reads "Morris and Boris" to Henry SeooK ana Aaron Sannioppo, Doth A years old, at St. Michael Christian —• the per-pupil amount of state funding — School in Canton. staying at a consistent $7,604 over the next two years. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has said the level will remain the same while the state gets projected revenue from President The Michigan Association of Barack Obama's stimulus package. Broadcasters Foundation named Reading guides Originally, administrators had expected Plymouth-Canton's WSDP the a $59 cut in state funding. And not every• high school station of the year one is convinced it still won't happen. at the Great Lakes Broadcasting "This is my fourth budget... and I don't Conference and Expo March 11 in St. Michael's older students lend a helping hand to younger peers think the state has met what it said it was Grand Rapids. Numerous WSDP going to do at this time of year," Trustee staffers also received individual BY TONY BRUSCATO ple that came." Steven Sneideman said. "I'm a little ner• awards, including Salem junior OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Karolynn O'Neil, education vous about them doing that again." Kurtis Roy, Canton sophomore . director at the school, said there The school board, which has made some Sean Fitzpatrick, and Plymouth Ten-year-old Stephanie are many advantages of kids $16 million in budget cuts over the last sophomore Derek Harbison. Paquette, a fourth-grader at reading to kids. eight years, is beginning the budget process WSDP is owned and oper• St. Michael Christian School in "Kids relate better to each for the 2009-10 school year. Superintendent ated by the Plymouth-Canton Canton, read for about a half other," said O'Neil. "Here's an Dr. Craig Fiegel and Jim Larso-Shidler, the Community Schools and is run hour to 4-year-old Alyssa Perko older child reading to them and it district's assistant superintendent for busi• by the students from the three Monday morning. encourages the younger children ness services, presented the initial budget high schools. The station will host March is Reading Month, and to become readers themselves. document for trustees to begin considering. a special concert on March 28 older students at the school — I've had first-graders who started The proposed budget calls for more than at the Gloria Logan Auditorium located in St. Michael Lutheran out not being able to read and $156 million in revenue, but also more than at Salem High School featuring Church on Sheldon Road, just all of a sudden they can read to $158 million in expenditures. Among the Telarc recording artist Keri Noble, south of Warren — spend time Justin Montague, 9, reads "A Chair For another child. Reading out loud is factors impacting the budget: $2.3 million with guests The Mean Reds and each week reading to younger stu• My Mother" to 5-year-old Sam McLean. fundamental to learning to read. in STEP increases and related costs and an Rachele Eve, who grew up in dents. On this particular day, the "When they can read indepen• 8-percent increase in health care costs. Plymouth. story Paquette chose to read was Perko, a preschooler at St. dently, all of a sudden the world Some have called for an end to the STEP All the profits from the show Amelia Bedelia's Funny Farm. Michael, was quick to relate what is wide open for them and they process — where teachers get an automatic will benefit WSDP. Tickets are "I like reading to them," said was happening to the popular get so excited," she said. "We want raise as they move through their contract $10 in advance, and $12 at the Paquette, who lives in Canton. "1 children's book character. them to enjoy reading and not be — but Fiegel warned the board it was a door. They can be ordered online like to ask them questions to see "She has a lot of things to. do afraid." contractual obligation. at www.88lTheEscape.com ¢$2.50 if they understand what I'm read• and they have a party at the end," "STEP increases are part of contracts," service charge). ing." she said. "There was a lot of peo• [email protected] | (313) 222-2637 he said. "You'd have to negotiate that out."
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Irish eyes were smiling PLYMOUTH CANTON NORTHVILLE NOVI State Rep. Diane Slavens and her husband, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Mark Slavens, marched in Sunday's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Detroit. The Canton couple were among the thousands of people to attend the annual event and take iCUA Y«ui icings. fe Road rally update tact Deb Zevalkink at (734) university; major in govern• should phone (734) 394-5191 394-5188. ment, political science or pub• to for more information. Information previously lic policy; and be entering the published in the Observer Mom-2-Mom sale third or fourth year of under• Diversity meeting about Leadership Canton's St. Thomas a' Becket graduate study. All Plymouth-Canton com• upcoming Road Rally fund• Church, 555 S. Lilley Road in Additional information and munity residents are invited raiser was incorrect. The 3rd Canton, will host its annual the scholarship application to take part in a community- annual road rally will take Mom-2-Mom sale from 9 can be found at the League's wide meeting to explore diver• place Saturday, April 25 at a.m.-noon, Saturday, March Web site at www.lwvnww.org sity in the area and how to 5:30 p.m. at the Rotary Clock 28. There will be more than 70 (click on 2009 Scholarship create an inclusive future at 7 in Heritage Park. Leadership tables and 30 racks, as well as Application). Applications p.m., March 26 at the Canton Canton is raising money for a large item room. Admission must be postmarked by April Township Administrative First Step (www.firststep- is $1. For more information, 17. building. mi.org), Open Door Ministry call (734) 981-1333. Join fellow residents in (www.opendoorfoodministry. Christmas in Action working groups to secure an com) and Leadership Canton LWV scholars Canton's Christmas in inclusive future for Plymouth Alumni Fund. The League of Women Action chapter, a group of and Canton. Families, high The fee is $35 per person Voters of Northwest Wayne volunteers who annually help school youth, neighbors and and includes road rally, T- County announces a $1,000 repair and refurbish homes people of all cultures and shirt, dinner and refresh• scholarship to be awarded in for Canton seniors, is seeking religions are encouraged to ments. The rally is limited to June to a qualified United skilled and unskilled volun• attend. Scholarship winner 30 cars, with 4-6 passengers States citizen, male or female, teers to help from 8 a.m. to 5 This is an effort supported Michigan's Junior Miss State Scholarship Program was held at Saline High per car (minimum of four college undergraduate. p.m. April 25. by Michigan Roundtable for School March 14, with Plymouth-Canton representative Willa Chen (far right) people per car). There are Applicants must reside Some of the skilled services Diversity and Inclusion and finishing as the runner-up to the winner, Joanna Bierlein of Bay County (next still sponsorship, participant in the LWV's service area needed include electricians, the Ford Foundation. to Chen). Fourteen high school senior young women from all over the state and sign maker opportunities (Canton, Garden City, carpenters, plumbers, roofers To RSVP contact Nikhol of Michigan competed for $13,000.00 in college scholarship money at this available. Livonia, Wayne County por• and others. Unskilled volun• Atkins at natkins@miround- event. The contestants completed in the areas of scholastic achievement, For more information about tion ofNorthville, Plymouth, teers are needed for cleaning, table.org or Stacey Stevens at physical fitness, self expression, talent, and personal interview. America's the event visit http://roadrally. Redford, Wayne or Westland); yard work and painting. 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OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "We had two plans, one Olesky said there was an in which an associate could orientation meeting for the Just like the auto industry receive a severance with former Yazaki employees Feb. has suffered because of the medical benefits or an associ• 26 to brief them on options. economic downturn, auto sup• ate could take a lump sum "We met with the impacted pliers have found it difficult payment," Reed said. "It was employees to brief them on the to stay afloat because of pro• commensurate with years of available state services and duction cutbacks at General service and the position within benefits, to help them make a Motors, Ford and Chrysler. the company. successful transition back into Yazaki North America in "Even though these actions the workforce," Olesky said. Canton Township — which are very difficult, there was "The company was very coop• supplies advanced power and a need to improve our com• erative." data networks for auto com• petitiveness and position us for Canton Township panies worldwide — is one future growth," added Reed. Supervisor Phil LaJoy said he of those companies feeling "We certainly had to take a lot was made aware of the cut• the pinch of the current eco• of thought and consideration backs at Yazaki. nomic slowdown. Company in making the reductions. "It's not good for the com• officials have announced that (Concerning future layoffs) we munity ... there are people, approximately 150 people have still have to assess the economy." many who live in Canton, accepted severance packages, Reed said the buyouts will who are affected " said LaJoy. reducing its workforce at the leave the Canton facility with "We want Yazaki to be strong, North American headquarters 1,600 employees. they're a very important player by about 10 percent. According to Ron Olesky, in our community. We hope Kimberly Reed, director of a workforce consultant for things will turn around and we associate relations at Yazaki, the Michigan Department of can get those 150 people back." said the buyouts were con• Energy, Labor and Economic ducted in January and early Growth, the jobs were salaried ([email protected] | (313) 222-2637 ticipated repairs and expendi• breaks because there's going'.to tures. be a tremendous cost involved INCREASE "I think we can use some of . in replacing those pipes," FROM PAGE Al the fund balance and probably he said. "Some of it is hedg- * worry about things when it ing your bet against future- - to use up more of the cash comes," said Taj, who said he problems we're hopeful won't reserves," Eva said. "That's favors using some of the fund occur." putting the system at risk and balance to keep the rate hike Eva said if the expected the rates will go even higher." more palatable. "We may turn operating cost reductions - Township Treasurer Melissa around, we may not need the don't come in at $700,000 and McLaughlin said she's not cer• fund balance. I'm a taxpayer, water consumption — read' -t tain which recommendation too, in this community and that as revenue — is down shell vote for next Tuesday. that makes some sense." this year, the township maybe "It's predicated on the idea * Trustee John Anthony said forced to dip even further in^p we can take down $700,000 he never did like the 20-per• the cash reserves. from the operating expenses, cent proposal, and the three When the building boom S^d and that's putting off main• additional alternatives "look developers contributing to t§£ TOM HAWLEV STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tenance we were supposed to more reasonable." water and sewer fund through . do, which could cause bigger "But I would probably rule tap (connection) fees, admin^ problems," McLaughlin said. out the 8-percent increase istration officials said the cash Irish steppin' "And if we see consumption because it doesn't satisfy the fund was growing $3'millio:o|to Canton's Mercy Young, 13, (left) and Bridget Dolowy, 11 of Livonia demonstrated a few Irish dance steps last decreases, then prices go up. needs of the system and would $4 million annually — at orie^ Friday for the students at Henry Ruff Elementary in Garden City during the school's St. Patricks Day program. 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The Canton Police Department recently hired four new officers to fill vacan• Ford Rd. cies created by retirement. The new officers are: • Mark Bessner, 34, earned // SaltzRd. his Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University, his Master's degree from Bessner Burdt Keimlg Pletzke // Cherry Hill Rd. j University of Texas at 1-- --1 /•"•• — Arlington, and his Juris 2003, and graduated from the 2004. He graduated from Doctor at Ava Maria School of Macomb Police Academy in the Northeast Basic Police Law. Bessner is also licensed December 2008. Academy in 2004. // Proctor R< to practice law in the state of • Joseph Keimig, 27, earned Candidates for the Canton Michigan. He graduated from his associates degree in crimi• Police Department go through / the Wayne County Regional nal justice from Schoolcraft a rigorous testing process that Police Academy in November College and graduated from includes written and physi• 15 of2008. the Wayne County Regional cal agility tests, oral board, <£ • Matthew Burdt, 27, is a Police Academy in November medical and psychological former combat engineer in 2008. examinations and an extensive Geddes Rd. the United States Army. He • Nicholas Pletzke, 28, background check. To find earned his Bachelor's degree earned his Bachelor's degree out more about employment in criminal justice from Grand in criminalistics from Lake opportunities in Canton visit Valley State University in Superior State University in www.canton-mi .org. Man charged with identity theft Mott Rd Yost Rd. 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Member FDIC. ®and Huntington® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. ©2009 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. * Check us out on the Web every day at hometownlife.com A6 (o Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,2009 online at hometownlife.com County commission studies transparency BY KENA8RAMCZYK cussion has moved to the D-Northville, said lawmakers OBSERVER STAFF WRITER forefront since 2006, were considering a bill that when Congress passed and requires that lawmakers who Wayne County residents — President Bush signed into leave their office would have or anyone who has access to law the Federal Funding to wait two years before they the Internet, for that matter Accountability and can be employed as lobbyists. — soon may be able to access Transparency Act. That bill That bill would help remove county budget expenditures was supported by then U.S. any potential conflict of inter• online. Sen, Barack Obama. The bill est on votes that lawmakers County Commissioner created a publicly search• may make on a contract for a Laura Cox, R-Livonia, who able Web site for all federal company they may represent chairs the Task Force on contracts, grants and loans later. "We didn't see it as a Transparency in Wayne and other financial assistance problem, but more of a build• County and the commission's available in a regularly updat• ing block to get where we Ways and Means Committee, ed, user-friendly and search• want to be," said Corriveau. conducted a public hear• able format. Sue Hall, director of admin• ing Monday at Livonia City Several state lawmakers istration for Sheriff Warren Hall with hopes of starting updated the commission on Evans, said the Wayne County a process where county gov• what they were doing on the • sheriff department wanted to ernment can become more issue. Others updated the be transparent on the revenue transparent, that is publicly audience on potential misuse and expenditure side of it, but accounting for every tax dol• of dollars and how lawmakers reminded commissioners that lar that is spent. were addressing it. exemptions were allowed for The transparency dis• State Rep. Marc Corriveau, law enforcement employees. BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER State Rep. Marc Corriveau and Plymouth Township Supervisor Richard Reaume listen to county commissioners discuss transparency in government. Scott Hagerstrom, state million for the service. But to her." director for Americans for Haberstrom believed the costs Cox's staff has already Prosperity, named six states would be minimal if the infor• placed her office's expendi• OPEN HOUSE that list their expenditures mation is copied from PDF or tures online for the public to online, including Minnesota, other computer files. Several view. Suilday, March 22,2009 Oklahoma and Texas. states were doing it for less Commissioner Kevin "Let every taxpayer see than $300,000, he said. McNamara, D-Canton, said 2:00 to 5:00 pm where the money goes," Lisa McGraw, public affairs the commission supports Kindergarten through Grade Hagerstrom said. Hagerstrom manager for the Michigan transparency, but added that 8th challenged state lawmakers to Press Association, supported privacy concerns needed to be St. Peter's offers: bring the transparency bills transparency as an "advocate considered regarding payroll, up for a vote. "We want the for open government," she and checks issued for the care • A Christian based education state budget online immedi• said. "Taxpayers have a right for mental health'patients and • Solid learning environment ately," he said. to know," McGraw said. "It the indigent. "Do we really • Smaller class sizes Local governments, like will help to educate the public want to reveal child support Brighton Township, update and help democracy." information?" he asked. • A long standing parochial school their expenditure list with Rose Bogaert, chair of the But the big issue remains education program since 1947. a PDF file every two weeks. Wayne County Taxpayers what can the commission NOW ENROLLING FOR 2009/2010 "We'd like to see you do that Association, said taxpayers spend when it has cut nearly / immediately," Hagerstrom need this information. $1 million from the commis• 2,3 and 4 Year Old Programs told commissioners. 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E-mail your entry to year student of yoga, says ended the Week in positive ter• m dictableover sayers who claim that their Eccentric Newspapers takes BuddysDiningStars ©gmail. the yoga community played' ritory — the best week on Wall Ifi short-term stock system can predict when a special twist this month. com by 5 p.m. Tuesday, a major role in his recovery Street in four months. The iprjH periods,but the bottom has been reached The winner will dine with March 31. from Guillain-Barre syn• Dow Jones Industrial Average • 4f^JHl are much more and when it's the right time to the yoga stars of metro The contest winner will be drome, a rare autoimmune was up 9 percent for the week, Money Matters understand• get back in. I wish that their Detroit. treated to a limo ride from disease which attacks the while the S&P 500 and the able when claims were accurate as it The group includes Class Plus Limo, a make• body's nerves. He used yoga NASDAQ market were both up Rick Bloom you look long would make life a lot easier; Katherine Lucas, founder over courtesy of Christine to heal and was supported nearly 11 percent last week. term. Investors unfortunately, they are clueless. of Karma Yoga, Inc.; from the Beauty Salon in by the yoga community. His Obviously, last week's stock should not be That is why the one sure way Sara Davidson, ERYT- Birmingham, a $100 gift quest for health has expand• market rally was a breath of investing in the stock market to invest, the way that gives 500; Matthew Darling of certificate from Reaver ed into his own business. fresh air for investors who've thinking they will get rich you the highest chance of suc• Ashtangamichigan.com; and Diamond Co. in Southfieid He created a healthy nine been beaten up over the last quick. Typically, when you cess, is to invest based upon Linda Kay of Yoga Shelter. and a dance exhibition by multigrain pizza which will year. However, the real issue invest thinking that you can your individual situation. What Tell us in 100 words or the Fred Astaire Dance be served at the yoga stars is what does the stock market get rich over the short run, that means is that short-term less why you want to have Studio in Bloomfield Hills. lunch. rally mean? the only thing that happens is needs for money are kept out of I don't have an answer. I would inevitably you lose money. the market and only long-term love to say it marks the bottom I know this seems like old- money is in the market. Of ofth e stock market and we are fashioned advice, but the stock cjpurse, you do have the aberra• on our way up. I can't. In today's market is forth e long run and tion like last year where every• volatile times, where we have what happens over any week thing went down; however, seen incredibly wide swings in should not cause an investor to remember last year was the the market over short periods of change their strategy one way or aberration, not the norm. time, one good week in the mar• the other. Therefore, jf you are a I've always told investors iquidatio ket does not mean that the worst nervous investor and pulled out not to let emotions dictate is behind us. Basically, one good of the market because you were their investment decisions. week in the market means sim• concerned with the volatility, one Emotions are a two-way street. ply that we had one good week. week of an up market should not I don't believe we should get Not unexpectedly, I have cause you to jump back in. overly giddy when the market received numerous e-mails from The stock market rarely is rising; nor should we get CANTON ONLY investors who have bailed out of goes straight forward in one overly depressed when the Sale the stock market and are ques• direction. When the general market is falling. Emotions tioning whether now is the time trend of the market is up, there need to be kept out of invest• to jump back in. My response are many down days and vice ing as much as possible. You LA to these individuals is that I am versa. When the market is need a clear mind when it not a market timer and I do not trending down, there are many comes to investing so you can believe that is a strategy that up periods. Because of the make the right decision not the most people should implement. wide fluctuations in the mar• decision that provides you with After all, when you time the ket, it is difficult to see overall the most short-term comfort, market you have to be correct trends over short-term periods but the one that best suits your Stor twice, once when you buy and of time. The only way we will situation both short-term and once when you sell and over the know what the bottom of the long-term. Good luck! years, no one has been able to market was is when we look "We lost our lease after 15 years!" do that consistently. back over time and say yes, that Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial What I have told those was the bottom of the market. adviser. Observer & Eccentric readers investors is that it's not the It may take another year for us can submit questions at moneymat- market that determines to determine when the actual [email protected]. For more whether you should be invest• bottom was hit. After all, in information, visit Rick's Web site at ing or not, but rather what this volatile, crazy market, any• www.bloomassetmanagement.com. your individual goals and thing can happen. Next week You can hear Rick deom noon to 3 objectives are. I've always may be another great week in p.m. Sundays on WDTK-AM (1400). • 25 complete futons. 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They'll give it a bit of a hug again next weekend, when the Second Stage Players present The Laramie Project at the DuBois Little Theatre in Canton High School. Director Shannon McNutt and the cast of a dozen actors brings to life the char• acters in Moises Kaufman's play about the reaction to the 1998 murder of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo., a killing widely considered to be a hate crime. It's been a controversial play, because many directors play it for the homopho• bic aspects that have drawn protestors to many productions. McNutt sees it differ• ently, less a discussion of our differences than a chance to open a dialogue about our similarities. She's cleaned up most of the language, but has made certain to post the parental warn• ings on the audition sheets and any public• ity the Players have done. The cast features a dozen actors playing some 60 roles. The original play used eight actors, and McNutt .,, .#...». herself was going It S part OT Wliat SetS the to limit it to io, but school district's dramatic ;trdTuXio°„rZ troupes apart.They seea increased the cast, challenge, they rise to it. LETTERS it's part of what Second Stage is tackling Rate increase 'astonishing' will go along way towards showing your sets the school ' ' community that you care. district's dramat• In regards to the recent article "Officials do you think? ic troupes apart. delay vote on water rate increase" there are comments to the Canton They see a chal• many issues that the general public does not ecorsd Level, lenge, they rise to know. First and foremost, this year's recom• it. Second Stage is ives in mended increase of 20 percent is the second tackling homopho• Myll and Hyde.'It's the installment of five recommended increases I read the recent articles about water rate bia, tolerance and over the next five years. There was a study study, four of five recommendations increases, and then read the letter "Join the respect this year; presented to the Board ofTrustees in 2007 involved raising rates and/or minimum real world" on the local opinion page. I was last year, the Park by Utility Financial Solutions, detailing the charges or fixed costs borne by the resi• livid when I read about the million-plus sal• dents. There was not a single recommenda• Players attacked director Kristen Quesada then current financial status of the water ary increases given to non-union employees the darkness that and sewerage revenue forth e township. Due tion to curb expenditures, reduce and/or with current inflated wages. These wage delay capital improvements, explore addi• lives in Jekyll and had never done a musical in part to increased rates from the Detroit increases are deplorable during the econom• Water Authority (DWSD) and reduced reve• tional funding options (outside of charging ic stress taking place today, especially with Hyde. revue; the Players are now residents) or make department reductions. It's the chal• nue from the slowdown in new construction Michigan's unemployment being the highest it was anticipated that the township would In fact, the only recommendation that did lenges that draw in the middle of their run in the U.S. That million-plus money would begin to lose significant revenue if they did not involve raising rates, and would have help to offset either the water rate increase the attention. Park of'Thoroughly Modern saved a considerable amount of money for not increase rates. In order to satisfy the or "decrease in tax assessments creating Players director those residents that have large irrigation Millie.'If you haven't had minimum cash reserve requirements and huge hole in budget." Kristen Quesada needs and subsequently have very expen• continue building the capital improvements My husband and I are retired living on had never done a a chance to see it, take sive sewerage bills (even though irrigated account it was recommended that water and Social Security. We are watching our IliAs musical revue; the water does not go into the sewer so they are the opportunity to attend sewerage rates be increased by a minimum we worked for over 40 years to build up, Players are now in paying for a service that they do not use), of 12 percent for water and 9.4 percent for deplete daily. Then, you read the recent arti• the middle of their one of this weekend's was not approved. Not one measure was sewerage through the year 2012. Without cles and "join the real world" letter, and you run of Thoroughly adopted that benefits the residents of this these increases, operating losses are expect• community. certainly wish you had been employed by \ Modern Millie. If ed to exceed $16 million by year 2012. any form of government during your work- : you haven't had a Clearly, this is a very dismal situation for It is unfortunate that in these terrible ing years. How sweet it is! chance to see it, take the opportunity to the township. However, to expect the resi• economic times, our Board ofTrustees can However, I will keep a list of the names of attend one of this weekend's performances. dents to foot this bill during these economic think of no other option but to increase the trustees for the future. Then get ready for The Laramie Project. It times is foolish and quite frankly astonish• rates. Many of us have had to significantly tighten our purse strings and give up luxu• lends a voice to all sides of the debate over ing. Firstly, the township needs to go back to Canton hate crimes, over tolerance, over respect. the supposed "contract" that they have with ries that we once took for granted. My sug• Salem senior Tim Thompson, who has been the DWSD and renegotiate these terms. gestion to the township is to tighten your accepted to the North Carolina School of What is the purpose of having a contract if purse strings, re-negotiate with the DWSD ft! the Arts, counts Fred Phelps — the contro• the cost of water continues to rise on aver• for better rates, look to other water suppliers I think all employees that are employed versial reverend who has led pickets against age 7 percent every year? Was a fixed price for our water needs, reduce your expendi• in Canton's sewer/water department should tures, use money from other funds, delay productions of the play — among the eight not negotiated with this contract? Cost is a take a pay cut to relieve some of the burden pretty standard negotiation component for improvements and maintenance repairs and for the residents, We are tightening our belts characters he plays. He lends the kind of stop spending money. passion Phelps — agree with him or not any contract that I have ever entered into. so can they. — feels for the issue. Secondly, in the list of recommendations Economic prudence should be exhibited Vlto DePaima "I.have to play him as someone who is pas• set forth by the Utility Financial Solutions by everyone during these tough times and Canton sionate in his beliefs," said Thompson, who admitted he was about 180 degrees from Phelps' philosophy. "The audience makes the determination of what kind of person he is." It's what the actors in both the Park Players and Second Stage do best: They hit Asked at the Canton Public Library: How do you think the Detroit Tigers are going to do this season? the stage and deliver great performances, and let the audience decide. Join the discussion tf& * V Will Michigan State make it to the Final Four at Ford Field? •J 60 to-hqmetownlife.com to give us your feedback. Tm hoping they do all right, "I would say they have a 50-50 rm more ofaKed wings Kind have faith." chance tod o well. If they keep were expected to do good last of guy. Do they have some good Emilie Brunvand, 39, Canton Kurt Kuban Hugh Gallagher Grace Perry trying they'll get better and year and didn't, so I'm expecting players? I've actually never been Community Managing Editor Director of succeed. They're not as had as good things this year." to a Tigers game before, but! Editor Advertising Tom Majeski, Canton Susan Rosiek the Lions." think I'm planning on going at Executive Editor Dariene Gant, 40, Canton some point this year." Pat Winslow, 19, Canton online at hometownlife.com Observer 5 Eccentric f Thursday. March 19,2009 <*) A9 At left, simulated snakeskin accessories are hot for spring, and Pink Pump owner IIBI Tawny Thieu says you can pick up the trend • at a reasonable price. At right, a display at the store. Wensdy Von Buskirk. Editor. (313) 222-8883. [email protected] have daughters. Not every mom She plans to start locally and can come in and spend $200 on expand from there. a pair of shoes for every daugh• "We're one of the first women's ter," she said. "But I feel like you shoe boutiques to offer that. It's a can still be part of the trends at good time because a lot of people any price." are taking company buyouts and Originally from Pontiac, entrepreneurial spirit is strong. 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A10 {*) Observers Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,2009 Ollline St tlOmetOWnlif e.COITl THURSDAY March 19 Bringing 2009 SPORTS, FILTER, FOODS WINE stories of Jesus to SECTION life (CP) Beliefs & Values, B7 . Ed Wright, editor _ (313) 222-2047 ife.com HOMETOWN GAME Koetting, Chiefs excel at state meet WRAPS BY ED WRIGHT The highlight of Saturday's had a 9-9 and the second-place Ignition fall OBSERVER STAFF WRITER PREP GYMNASTICS individual state meet was girl had a 9.825, so that shows Salem senior Katie Koetting's you what kind of talent the In the first of two Canton's gymnastics team Canton placed just two state-championship perfor• girls were up against," said straight games between placed eighth at Friday's team points behind seventh-place mance in the floor exercise. Cunningham. the two top teams in the state meet — but it was a strong Northville. Koetting registered a sterling Huang earned All-State rec• Xtreme Soqcer League, eighth. tcWe stuck our floor routines 9.6 to edge runner-up Emily ognition in the floor-ex compe• the Detroit Ignition In one of the most talent- on Friday; in fact, we had our Quint of Livonia Blue by less tition when she placed eighth was defeated 13-2 by laden competitions in the his• best score of the year (37.05)," than a point. with a 9.4. the Milwaukee Wave on tory of high school gymnastics, said Canton coach John Koetting's stellar effort in Koettinq Piwowar Piwowar finished 14th in the Sunday. Grand Ledge was crowned the Cunningham. "But we were the floor-ex event vaulted her Dl all-around. The loss dropped the 2008-09 champion at Rockford mediocre on bars and just OK to a seventh-place finish in the mores Cathy Huang and Robyn Cunningham also praised the Ignition to 8-7, while the High School after compiling a on the beam. Division 1 all-around standings Piwowar, who placed third and efforts of Mallory Hudak and Wave improved to 9-6. meet-record 150.825 points, just "Overall, I was very proud with 37.275 points. fourth, respectively, on the vault Olivia Stephens. Both teams have just over 8.5 more than the Chiefs' of the girls. We just came up Canton's top performance with scores of 9.6 and 9.5. five games remaining 142.225 total. against some very strong teams.' on Saturday came from sopho- "The girl who placed first [email protected] | (734) 578-2767 in the regular season, including a rematch of Sunday's game set for Friday, at Compuware Arena. The Wave, which has tallied just one win at Compuware in three years, tied the season series with the Ignition with Sunday's Win. Milwaukee owned the game's first half, rack• Sizzling Whalers earn home-ice ing up seven unanswered points with goals- from advantage with last-game win Marco Terminesi and Nilson Pernambuco. The BY ED WRIGHT Ignition was held score• OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Plymouth defenseman less for over 44 minutes Michal Jordan enters the play• — the team's only goal Sunday's Ontario Hockey offs as the league's 12th high• came at 14:16 of the League regular-season finale est-scoring defenseman with third, when Zach Wilkes between Plymouth and Sarnia 12 goals and 30 assists. Fellow booted in a restart pass proved to be much more than defender Beau Schmitz ¢37 from Droo Callahan. . a pre-playoffs tune-up for both points) has also enjoyed a stel• Kickoff for Friday's . teams. lar 2008-09 campaign for the match against the The Whalers' 6-1 triumph locals. Wave is at 7:35 p.m. at earned the OHL's hottest team Whalers' starting goalie Matt Compuware Arena. The home-ice advantage in the Hackett has been as effective Ignition will sport its their first-round, best-of-seven as the teammates playing in special-edition green playoff series against the Sting front of him. The first-year jerseys for the team's that faces off Saturday at 7:05 full-time starter recorded a annual "Green Jersey" p.m. at Compuware Arena. 3.04 goals-against average night, where fans have Sunday1s resounding victory and .913 save percentage in 55 the opportunity to bid improved Plymouth's, fourth- games. on their favorite Ignition place Western Conference Pacing the Sarnia surge will player's jersey during a record to 37-26-5-0, two points be veteran Justin DiBenedetto, silent auction held during better than fifth-place Sarnia, who finished third in the OHL the game. P, which finished 35-26-4-3. scoring race with 93 points (45 Winners of the auction On paper, the Whalers are goals and 48 assists). will be announced at the favored to advance to round Joining DiBenedetto on the Ignition game Friday, two based on their 4-1-1-0 Sting attack are Boston draftee April 3. mark against the Sting this Jamie Arniel (68 points), a season. They also carry a load skilled center who led Sarnia of momentum into Saturday's in scoring in games played College baseball opener, having won 15 of their against Plymouth this season. MADONNA 12, BEREA last 20 contests. Defensively, the Sting are led (KY.) 2: Designated hit• Plymouth is led by veteran by Mark Katie, who racked up ter Scott Boyer went 2-: Chris Terry, who amassed 13 goals and 41 assists, which for-5, including his first 36 goals and 55 assists in 53 was good for ninth among all WALTDMOCH homer of the season, and games. The only OHL player to OHL defensemen. Plymouth's RJ Mahalak should play a key role in the Whalers' first-round series against Sarnia that opens Saturday added two RBI Sunday as out-point Terry this season was The two teams will hit the night at Compuware Arena. Madonna University (15- London's John Tavares. road for Game 2, which is 2) belted Berea College Terry's teammate, Matt set for Sunday at 6 p.m. in 26-5-0 record; Sarnia is the fifth seed after finishing (5-6) in a non-conference OPENING-ROUND FACTS game Sunday at Derby Caria, finished fourth in the Sarnia. Game three returns 35-26-4-3; scoring race after registering to Compuware on Tuesday at City Field in Louisville* What: Round 1 of the 2008-09 Ontario Hockey League Close call: Home-ice advantage for the series 34 goals and 58 assists. Caria 7:05 p.m. while Game 4 will be Playoffs; Ky. joined the Whalers" following hosted by the Sting Thursday, hinged on Sunday's season finale, which was won by The Crusaders unload• Who: Plymouth Whalers vs. Sarnia Sting; t , a mid-season trade with Sault March 26, at 7:30 p.m. Plymouth, 6-1; ed for 17 hits and pitcher Ste. Marie. If necessary, games five When: The best-of-seven series opens Saturday How to purchase tickets: They are available by Tom Hansen ran his Among Plymouth's other top and seven will be hosted by night at 7:05 p.m. at Compuware Arena; game calling (734) 453-8400. You can purchase tickets in record to 4-0, allowing players are rookie Tyler Seguin, the Whalers on March 28 and two is Sunday in Sarnia; game three is Tuesday at person at Compuware Monday through Friday from 9 just four hits, a walk and who notched 21 goals and 41 March 31, respectively. Sarnia Compuw'are; a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. two earned runs in six assists — impressive consider• would host game six on March innings. Hansen struck How they made it: Plymouth: earned the fourth seed, If you can't go: Ali games will be broadcast on www. ing he didn't score his first goal in the OHL Western Conference by compiling a 37- out seven. until Nov. 7. Please see WHALERS, XX plymouthwhalers.com/listen.html. Robert Fraser (Westland John Glenn).; pitched two scoreless y innings, while Trent Pohl Canton senior kept Berea off the board Richard in the ninth. Zhang has Early success propelled Zhang Aaron Hacias chipped come a long in with three hits, while way since he See related story, Page B2 Cruisers to Club Wolverine, one of the coun• Kevin Zerbo (Farmington first started try's most-respected club swim teams that Hills Harrison) and Matt swimming has boasted on its roster of athletes several Kay (Canton) added two competitively BY ED WRIGHT Olympians, including Michael Phelps and each. forthe P-C OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Canton graduate Allison Schmitt. Mike Gansser and Cruisers as "Being a part of Club Wolverine helps you Shawn Little (Canton) 312-year- Some rookie competitive swimmers taste improve because you're always swimming each knocked in two old. Zhang nothing but chlorine the first time they push with faster swimmers," said Zhang. "The runs. qualified off the blocks and glide into the water. coaches there help you pace your race. They Berea starter Trey to compete Canton's Richard Zhang.tasted success. also videotape your strokes so you can see McMillan, who gave up in multiple "I wasn't a great swimmer when I first whatyoucando two earned runs on nine events at last started swimming for the Plymouth-Canton better." hits in 6% innings, took weekend's Cruisers," Zhang remembered. "But I was Zhang's times loss. state meet. faster than anyone else in my group, so it have dropped MADONNA 13, SPALDING was fun for me." like a rock in a (KY.) 2: Matt Kay Now, six years after he started stroking pool since his (Canton) went 2-for-4 for the Cruisers, Zhang is a great swimmer freshman year with a homer and three — and he has a trip to the Division 1 state at Canton, For RBI Saturday as the meet to prove it. instance, he's ' Crusaders downed host While the senior Chief did not qualify for Ptsp Profile shed over 20 Spalding (2-16) at Derby the finals in either the 100- or 200-yard seconds from his City Field. freestyle events this past weekend, the fact 200 freestyle time since his ninth-grade Shawn Little added two that he qualified in two individual events season, an impressive feat considering the hits and three RBI, while as well as two relays proves he has come a event covers just four laps of the pool. Kevin Zerbo and Aaron long way since his early Cruiser days when He will take his 4.05 grade-point average Hacias each contributed he was 12. and stellar work ethic to the University of two hits and two RBI. "Probably the hardest part about swim• Michigan in the fall to pursue a degree in Winning pitcher Jeff ming is all the practices — especially the engineering. Sonnenberg (3-1) went all ones in the morning, before school/' said "I'd like to get into a career that works seveni innings, scattering Zhang. "We practice for an hour before with creating alternative energy," he said. seven hits. school, then we have practice after school. "I'm going to try and walk on to the swim He struck out four and It's hard, but that's what makes you a better team there, but I know it won't be easy." did not allow a walk. swimmer." Zhang eventually graduated from the [email protected] j (734) 578-2767 wsusmssm B2 (CP) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,£009 SWIMMING online at hometownlifexom Seroka, Zhang earn All-State accolades BY ED WRIGHT OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The performances of local swimmers at last weekend's Division 1 state swimming and diving meet were exemplary from (A)dam Seroka to Victor (Z)hang. Salem's Seroka and Canton's Zhang both earned All-State status in a pair of events at the prep swimming world's elite event held Friday and Saturday at Eastern Michigan University. Competitors had to place in the top eight of their respective events to garner All-State accolades. Seroka, a sophomore, placed third in the Pictured (from left) are Salem state-qualifying swimmers Max Mills, Matt 200-yard individual medley with a time Coilingwood, Noah Santer and Adam Seroka. of 1:54.97 and fourth in the 500 freestyle with a clocking of 4:41.01. Zhang, a freshman, touched fifth in the Pictured is Dan 200 IM in 1:57.56 and eighth in the 100 Stoscup, Plymouth's backstroke in 55.60 seconds. lone state-qualifying Seroka's teammate, Matt Coilingwood, swimmer. just missed All-State honors in the 500 freestyle as he placed ninth in 4:49-90. State power Ann Arbor Pioneer swam away from the field by compiling 364 points. Salem placed 15th with 40 points while Canton notched 22nd with 25 points. Chief senior Richard Zhang — the older brother of Victor — competed in the 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle, but did not advance to the finals in either race. Salem's Noah Santer also failed to make the finals in two races: the 100 butterfly and the 500 freestyle. Rock Max Mills was unable to advance past the preliminaries in the 500 free. Plymouth's lone state-qualifier, Dan Stoscup, placed 34th in the preliminar• ies in the 100 breaststroke. Only the top 16 preliminary finishers moved on to Saturday's finals. PHOTOS BV BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Pictured are Canton's state-qualifying swimmers: standing (from left) Eddie Koelzer, Brandon Tolinski, ewrightHHiometownlife.com | (734) 578-2767 Pat Jenner, Jay Jin, (kneeling from left) Richard Zhang and Victor Zhang. Livonia Public Schools Open Renowned Academically Talented Program to Out-of-District Students Twenty seats are open to students across grades 1 through 5 in fall 2009. Limited Registration window: April 6-20 Livonia Public Schools is opening its Alternative Classrooms for the Academically Talented (ACAT) program to Limited Schools of Choice for the 2009-10 school year. This program is geared toward academically talented students looking for a specialized learning experience. Registration will be open from April 6-20 at the Department of Elementary and Special Program, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia 48154 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All candidates MUST meet the ACAT selection testing criteria. 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The Canton Chiefs Skills Camp run from 9 am. to noon while Unfortunately, Lepper lost for kids in grades seventh through Session 4 will go from 1 pan. to 4 An elite seven-member his final two matches and ninth will be held June 8-11 from p.m. contingent of local prep did not place. S.pjn. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is The $25 fee includes aT-shirt wrestlers did their respective "Sam came into the tour• $35. To pre-register, contact coach and snack. schools proud at last week• nament not thinking about Richard Mui at (248) 229-2738. The camps will be run by the end's Division 1 individual placing, but after he beat The Canton Chiefs Wing-T/3-4 Salem coaching staff and members state meet at the Palace of (Finney), he made it his Football Camp for kids in grades oftheteam. Auburn Hills. goal," said Salem coach Greg 10th through 12th will be held For more information, call (734) Five of the seven earned Woochuk. "Unfortunately, June 16-18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 451-0761 or e-mail posler5@ All-State status and a sixth he lost a close match his next The cost is $30. To pre-register, gmail.com. upended the No. l~ranked time out and then lost in the contact coach Tim Baechler at wrestler in his weight class. next round. (734)455-7691. YMCA programs The highest achievers "Sam has no regrets, The Canton Chiefs Plymouth YMCA spring soccer were Canton juniors Brent though. He's probably the Fundamental Football Camp will and girls volleyball leagues are cur• Winekoff (145 pounds) and only kid that was at that be held for kids entering grades rently fcnning. The soccer leagues Donnie Watkins (135), both tournament who didn't win third through sixth June 22-25 are for kids between the ages of of whom placed third in the a match his entire freshman from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is 4 and 11 while the volleyball is for respective brackets. season. He has a lot to be $75. To pre-register, contact Enza girls between the ages of 8 and 12. Winekoff, who finished proud of." Lanava at (313) 300-1173. The soccer session will run from 59-2, advanced to the semi• Canton senior Carl Lucke April 6 through June 6. YMCA final round before getting closed out a stellar career Prep lacrosse event soccer is a great opportunity for edged by East Kentwood's with a seventh-place show• The 2009 Lacrosse Face-Off children to learn the fundamental DeShawn Nelson, 4-3, ing at 119 pounds. Lucke Classic will be held Saturday, skills of soccer in a safe and fun on Friday afternoon. went 3-2 to improve to 51-12. March 21, atthe PCEP turf sta• environment. There will be one Undeterred, he battled back "Carl beat the kids we dium. The annual event, which will practice per week and one game to win his final two contests: thought he'd beat and lost be hosted by the PCEP Lacrosse per week on Saturdays. The 3-2 over Highland Park's to the better wrestlers," said Athletic Association, will feature program cost is $71 for program Dezmond Jones and 6-5 over Mancuso. "He wrestled hard, the following teams: Plymouth, members or $103 forcommunit y Clarkston's Alex Popp. just like he always does." Canton, Salem, Grosse He, members. Individual memberships "Brent wrestled very well," Salem sophomore Nick Tecumseh, Ann Arbor Greenhills, are $39 yearly or family member• said Canton coach Cory Kim placed eighth at 103 Lincoln, Hartland and Holt ships are $59 yearly. Mancuso. "The kid he lost in his first trip to the state PHOTOS BY BiLL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The tournament will consist of The girls volleyball leagues to he'd beat nine but of 10 meet. 25-minute scrimmages. There will session will run from April 20 times. His goal was to win "It's just his second year of Pictured are Canton's five state-qualifying wrestlers: (standing from left) Keith Zech, be no admission fee and there will through June 5. YMCA volleyball a state title, so it was hard wrestling," said Woochuk. Car! Lecke, Brent Winekoff, (kneeling from left) Waleed Faraj and Donnie Watkins. be a concession stand. is a great opportunity for girls to after he lost, but he re- "There aren't two many kids learn the fundamental skills ofvol • focused and fought back to who can say they placed in Pictured are Salem baseball camp leyball in a safe and fun environ• take third." the state after just two years Salem's state- Registration is still open for the ment. There will be one practice Watkins' lone loss —10- in the sport. If he continues qualifying annual Salem Baseball Camp, per week and one game per week 9 to East Kentwood's Paul to focus and work hard, he'll wrestlers Sam which will be held March 21 and on Friday evenings. The program Vilker in the second round be back to the state meet Lepper (standing) March 28 in the Salem gymna• cost is $71 forprogra m members — was also a heart-breaker. again." and Nick Kim. sium. or $103 for community members. "Donnie was leading with Canton junior Waleed Two sessions will be held on All participants for both sports 20 seconds left, but the kid Faraj went 2-2 and placed both dates. Session No. 1 will be need a YMCA Youth Sports reversed him," Mancuso said. eighth at 112. Fellow Canton held March 21 from 9 am to noon Reversible Jersey, $15. Programs "The kid that beat Donnie junior Keith Zech lost his and is open to kids between the are filled on afirst coine-first serve went on to finish second, so only two matches in the bru• ages of 11 and 15 years old. Session bask The registration deadline is that tells you how good he tal 171-pound weight class. 2 will be held March 21 from 1 p.m. March 27. Check the Web site at wrestled." "It was Keith's first time to 4 pjn. for kids between the ages wwwymcadetroit.org or call the Watkins, who finished at the state meet, so he may of7andl0. office at (734) 453-2904. 57-3, went 5-1 over the have been a little starry- three-day event, posting four eyed," said Mancuso. "The straight wins following the kids he lost to finished setback to Vilker. One of the second and third, so he defi-' games at Compuware Arena victories was against Flint nitely had a tough draw. WHALERS are $15. They are available by Carman-Ainsworth's Joshua "Overall, I thought the FROM PAGE B1 calling (734) 453-840.0. You Goodman, who had handed guys did an excellent job the can purchase tickets in per• Watkins one of his two previ• entire weekend. From what 29. son at Compuware Monday ous losses. I understand, this is the first The two teams have met through Friday from 9 a.m. to One of the most impressive year Canton has had four twice before in the OHL play• 6 p.m. and on Saturday begin• one-match performances state-placers in one year, so offs with Plymouth taking ning at 11 a.m. by a local grappler came on that's something the kids both quarterfinals series in All games will be broadcast Thursday when Salem's 215- should be proud of." 2001 and 1998. The Whalers oh www.plymouthwhalers. pound Sam Lepper knocked are 8-1 all-time versus the com/listen.html. off Rochester Adams' Jason [email protected] Sting in the post-season. Finney, who entered the (734) 578-2767 Tickets for first-round [email protected] j (734} 578-2767 800-579-7355 Preview... ww.hometowTilifccoru Real Estate, Apartments, Merchandise, Auto, etc. For even more classified ads, see our expanded Classified Section in today's paper! 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Harvey in Plymouth. conserve energy, reduce water consumption, Green Lodging Michigan is a voluntary and Potential home buyers will learn about buy• protect air quality, reduce waste, and partici• non-regulatory certification program offered ing in today's real estate market, mortgage pate in environmentally preferred purchasing. through the Bureau of Energy Systems in DELEG products, including FHA financing and other "This accreditation is the mark of environmen• to hoteliers at no charge. For more information programs especially designed to help first-time tal responsibility of hoteiiers who are com• about the Green Lodging Michigan program and borrowers, free pre-approvals and much more. mitted to green business practices that make to download the GLM application packet and For more information or to RSVP to attend this environmental and economic goals their top self-assessment.checklist, visit the Web site free seminar, cali (734) 582-8500. priority," said DELEG Director Stanley "Skip" www.michigan.gov/greenlodging. Membership in Community Financial is open Pruss. Ribbon cuttings to anyone who lives, works, worships, vol• Holiday Inn Express has implemented several There are two upcoming ribbon cut• unteers or attends school in the Michigan environmental initiatives at their facility, tings for Canton businesses. The first, cities, townships or counties of Plymouth, including a linen and towel reuse program, and at Edward Jones, will take place at 4:30 Canton, Northville, Novi, Alpena, Otsego and low flow fixtures to conserve water. They also p.m., Friday March 20. Edward Jones is located Montmorency. With more than 41,000 mem• have a comprehensive waste management pro• at 4061 Canton Center Road, in the strip mall at bers, Community Financial provides financia gram including recycling, avoiding single use Geddes and Canton Center roads on the south services to members it eight branch locations and single serve items, and purchasing post east corner. Everyone is invited. and through a variety of automated and online consumer recycled products, The second will take place at 5 p.m., services. For more information, visit the credit in addition, the hotel uses Energy Star lighting March 23 at the new Huntington Bank union Web site at www.cfcu.org or call (734) and equipment to reduce energy consumption. branch at 33539 Ford Road. There will 453-1200 or (877) 937-2328, toll free. IT'S YOUR BUSINESS O&A Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA), the state's largest independent, nonprofit home health care and hospice organization, awarded Margaret Russell (left) with its top award for organizational values. Russell, an Detroit resident and member of Grace Baptist Church of Canton, began her career with VNA in 1980 when she accepted a position as an insurance biller. She has performed in different capacities since then, most recently as a patient accounts representative where she troubleshoots Medicare billing issues. She has also served on agency committees which have raised approximately $80,000 over the last five years to help patients in need through the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Russell was nominated for the award by her peers. She was presented the award in February by Kathleen J. Holycross, VNA of Southeast Michigan President and CEO (right). BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Debbie Custer, owner of Wedding & Celebration Creations in Canton, looks at alstromaria. Local business there for all occasions Observer: Tell us about your business, including the types of WEDDING & CELEBRATION CREATIONS services and/or products you Address: 6000 Sheldon Road, Canton, Ml feature. Debbie Custer: Full ser• Your name: Debbie Custer, Owner vice florist for all occasions Your hometown: Canton — funerals, weddings, gradua• Business opened when?: 2004 tions, proms, etc. Number of employees: 25-30 part-time employees Observer: What makes your Your business specialty: Flowers for all occasions, wedding specialists business unique? Business hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Debbie Custer: One stop shopping for large events. We Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sunday have it all — flowers, chair Business phone/Web site: {734) 455-7377; www.wandcc.com covers, specialty items, rental decor and more. Observer: How did you first decide Observer: How did you decide to readers about your experience so to open your own business? locate in the Canton community? far as a small business owner? Debbie Custer: I was helping Debbie Custer: I have lived Debbie Custer: Most people others plan and execute par• here since 1989- work hard to relax on the ties/events from my home and Observer: Do you have a funny weekends. We work hard to decided to do it full time. tidbit or story to share with our work harder on the weekend. 9900 Ann Arbor Rd,/Ptymouth Rd. 7 Miles West of 1-375 * 1 lit Mile8 South of H-14 I CHAMBER CHAT • ••- Corner of Gotfredsoft Rd. J Breaking boundaries already collected many great prizes that will be up for bid. New this year is a one week stay in a Join 13 suburban chambers from the west• luxury studio suite located in Cabo San Lucas ern suburbs gathering under one roof from or, a one week oceanfront condo in Myrtle 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 26 at Burton Manor in Beach. Livonia to break the boundaries and do some • Tickets are $75 per person and are available serious networking. to the public; admission includes full buf• Cost for attending the event is $10. fet dinner, open bar, entertainment, and the Reservations must be made — no walk-ins. opportunity to participate in the live, silent, and Call the Canton Chamber of Commerce at ¢734) raffle auctions. For more information, please 453-4040 to reserve your table or if you just contact the Chamber at (734) 453-4040. This want to attend the event. year's Auction is sponsored by Lou LaRiche Chevrolet and other local businesses. WALL-TO-WALL Chamber auction The Canton Chamber of Commerce will hold Computer class it's annual dinner auction on Friday, April 3, at The Chamber is offering an "Intro to MS After 52 great years, its time Burton Manor in Livonia. The annual event is Publisher-Part 2" computer course presented by to turn tfie reins over to me the largest fund-raiser for the Canton Chamber Canton Computers from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, next generation. To mark the occasion, our entire of Commerce. March 25. The course will be held at the Canton inventory will be marked down. "This is always such a fun event. We have a Chamber of Commerce office located at 45525 Looking forward to seeing you! silent, live, and raffle auction items, entertain• Hanford Road in Canton. This is one of*many Bud Mason ment and lots of activities planned throughout computer training courses that have been the evening" said Dianne Cojei, president of the scheduled throughout 2009. They are open to "We 'oe "Set 2¾ Canton Chamber of Commerce. "MASH" is this Chamber members and to the public. year's theme, which offers a lot of possibilities Cost for the seminar is $25 for Chamber' FAMILY for all of our MASH Fans." members and $40 for non-members. Class size Last year's event drew a crowd of more than is limited; registration will be accepted on a FURNITURE 734-525-1737 400 attendees and featured more than 250 first come, first serve basis. To register, contact prizes from categories such as home-style, the Canton Chamber of Commerce at ¢734) travel and entertainment, sports and leisure, 453-4040. For more information on the Canton electronics, and many more. This year's auction Chamber of Commerce, log onto www.canton- is expected to draw a similar crowd and has chamber.com. B6 (*) Observer & Eccentric [ Thursday, March 19,2009 online at hometownlifexom To submit an item for the religion Cali (734) 513-9479. spectacular marriage enrichment services 6 p.m. March 22, Sunday of The Lenten Series will be "Places of of Mt. Carmel (976 Pope John II calendar, e-mail ichomin@home- Bethany is a Catholic organization opportunity for free. Fireproof your the Veneration of the Cross, at St the Passion" with the focus not on Ave.) and St. Stanislaus Kostka townlife.com or write: Religion under the auspices of the Archdiocese marriage. George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, the physical locations of our Lord's (266 Antoine St.) in Wyandotte. The Calendar, Observer Newspapers, 615 of the Detroit Office for Family Ministry. An evening with Simon Peter Southfieid; March 29, Sunday of St. passion but on the spiritual wonders wi conka will be held at Biddle Hall, W. Lafayette-second level, Detroit, Ml Bethany provides spiritual, social and A live dramatic presentation of John Climacus, at St. Clement Ohridski of his work. A free wiil offering din• 3239 Biddle, Wyandotte. The menu 48226, Attn: Linda Chomin. Deadline educational assistance through peer- the story of the ministry, passion, Macedonian-Bulgarian Orthodox ner will be served beginning at 5:30 includes kielbasa, ham, potato for an announcement to appear in to-peer ministry to the divorced and death, and resurrection of Jesus Church, Dearborn; and April 5, Sunday p.m. prior to the service each week salad, tossed green salad, beet the Thursday edition is noon Monday. , separated of all Christian faiths. of Nazareth from the point of view of St. Mary of Egypt, at St. Thomas through April 1. For information, cali horseradish (cwikla), bread, butter Sisters in Christ of one of his closest friends, the Orthodox Church, Farmington Hiiis. (313) 937-2233. lambs, dessert (variety of cakes, or ' MARCH Registration is due by March 21 for Apostle Simon Peter, 7 p.m. Sunday, The general public as well as Orthodox Lenten services babkas), and beverages. Coaches Ali-you-can-eat fish Women's Conference, "inspiring your March 22, at St. Aidan Catholic Christians is invited to attend. All pro• Evening Prayer 7:30 p.m. do not have wheelchair lifts. Return The St, Michael the Archangel Spirit", 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., north ceeds will be used for COCC charities Wednesdays, at Holy Cross to St. Hedwig between 5-5:30 p.m. Parish's "Ali You Can Eat" Lenten Fish March 28, at St. James Presbyterian of Six Mile, Livonia. Caii 425-5950, and projects. Call (734)422-0278 ore- Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Optional Our Lady Queen of Angels Dinners continues 4:30-7 p.m. March Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, east of and 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, March mail [email protected], 30650 Six Mile, Livonia; Call (734) Mass at 5 p.m., and confession at 20,27, and April 3 in the cafeteria of Beech Daly, Redford, is Cost is $30 or 29-30, at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, Lenten schedule 427-1414. St Stephen, 5:30 p.m. Advance res• St. Michael School, 11441 Hubbard, $40 at the door. Call (313) 534 7730. 19120 Purlingbrook, north of Seven St. Michael the Archangel Parish Fish fry ervation only by April 8. Pilgrimage Livonia. Dinners feature hand-dipped Speaker Gail Gaymer Martin, author Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia. of Livonia invites all members of Continues 4-7 p.m. every Friday and Meal: $35 adults, $25 children fresh Alaskan cod, fried or baked, of several Christian fiction novels, Call (248) 476-4700. A 6 p.m. Lenten the community to any and ali of through April 3, at First United 12 and under. Pilgrimage Only: $25 along with an assortment of side presents three different sessions. Meal precedes the presentation at its upcoming Lenten activities Methodist Church of Wayne-Westland, adults and children. Meal Only: $15 , dishes and beverages. Cost, $8 This is an interdenominational St. Priscilia Catholic Church. Free including Stations of the Cross 3 Town Square. Choose from fried adults, $9 children. Call (248) 477- adults, $7 seniors, $4 children ages event bringing women together to - will offering. Performed by John every Friday in Lent at 7 p.m, fol• or baked fish with baked potato or 8518, e-mail lpalazzo!o@detroitpolo- 3-11, free ages 3 and under. Carryout strengthen and celebrate our lives Dzwonkowski. lowed by Benediction; a Communal french fries, cole slaw, roll, and cof• nia.org, or visit www.detroitpolonia. orders, $7. Call (734) 261-1455, Ext. and taients. St. James is handicap Detroit Lutheran Singers Reconciliation service 7 p.m. Monday, fee, tea, or punch, $8. Kids meals org. 200. accessible. The chapel will also be Present four concerts in their Spring March 23; and a special private like chicken nuggets, corn dogs and Ali-you-can-eat pancakes Acoustic coffee house open throughout the day for quiet . 2009 series. 3:30 p.m. Sunday,. reconciliation opportunity 2:30-3:30 fries, $4. Call (734) 721-4802 or (734) The Ushers'Club of St. Michael Presents David Roth 7 p.m. Friday, meditation. Proceeds go to Redford March 22, at St. Paul Lutheran p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. 891-2523. the Archangel Parish in Livonia March 20, at Unity of Livonia, 28660 Interfaith Relief. • Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Holy Thursday features the Mass of Families in action workshops continues its 30-year tradition of Five Mile, between Inkster and Free movie Farms, and at 7:30 p.m. at Lutheran the Last Supper at 7 p.m. followed by The National Association for Mental all-you-can-eat pancake break• Middlebeit, $12 donation. Call (734) Kenwood Church shows "Fireproof" , Church of the Redeemer, 1800 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Illnesses 10-week educational pro• fasts 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the 421-1760 for details. March 21, at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. ' W. Maple, Birmingham. Also 3:30 until 11:30 p.m. Good Friday devotions gram continues at St, Regis Parish third Sunday of each month in the Women's expo at 20200 Merriman, south of 8 Miie, p.m, Sunday, March 29, at St. Paul will begin with Stations of the Cross School Campus in Bloomfield Hiils. . school cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard. Presented by St. George Cathedral Livonia. For more information, call, . Lutheran Church, 21915 Beech Street, at 12:15 p.m. followed by the Liturgy The program is for people with a Expanded menu features pancakes, Cultural Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (248) 476-8222. Seating is first come Dearborn, and 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul of the Passion at 1:30 p.m. An Easter loved one diagnosed with a seri• scrambled eggs, sausage, b'a*con, Saturday, March 21, at 18405 W. Nine first served. At work, inside burning Lutheran Church, 202 E. 5th Street, Egg Hunt begins 9 a.m. Holy Saturday ous mental illness. The workshop hash browns, and assorted bever• Mile, Southfieid. For information, visit buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt lives by RoyaiOak. The children's choir followed by Blessing of Food at noon meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays or ages served buffet-style, $5, adults; www.imeverywomanexpo.com or call the old firefighter's adage: Never from St. Paul Lutheran School will and the Easter Vigil Mass af 8 p.m. Thursdays through April 30. $20 per $3, children 4-11; free, under age 3; (248)809-2117. Leave Your Partner Behind. At home, sing several selections in this final Easter Sunday Masses at 8 a.m., 10 person; $30 per couple. Families In $15, family (two adults and all chil• Bethany Suburban West activities in the cooling embers of his mar• concert. a.m., and noon. For more informa• Action is funded in large part by the' dren). Everyone welcome. • Saturday, March 21, Monthly riage, he lives by his own rules. His . Lenten vespers services tion, call-(734) 26M455 or visit www. Oakwood Healthcare Foundation New worship schedule Breakfast Meeting 9:30 a.m., Leon's, job is to rescue others. Now Caleb The Council of Orthodox Christian livoniastmichaei.org. and the Oakwood Heritage Hospital 30149 Ford Road, Garden City. Ail sepa• must face his toughest job ever: Churches of Metropolitan Detroit con• Dining in the kingdom of God Auxiliary. Call (248) 348-7197 to Sunday worship at 8 a.m., Faith rated, divorced and singles welcome. rescuing his wife's heart. Enjoy this tinues 2009 series of Lenten Vespers For five Wednesdays in Lent, St. Aidan register. Forum at 9 a.m., worship and. wiii host the series. Luke's Gospe! Health expo Sunday schooi 10 a.m. Wednesday revealed 10 meals that describe dif• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, worship at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel, ferent dimensions of the Eucharist. at St. Constantine and Helen Hellenic at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran This presentation will be given by St. Church, 36375 Joy Rd., Westland. Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Aldan's Faith Formation Director, David Cost $35, includes lectures on dia• Uvonia. Call (734) 427-1414. Conrad, M.A. Theology, 7-9 p.m. March betes, heart'disease and nutrition; Time change 25, April land April 8. Free. Call (734) heart healthy continental breakfast Worship is 9:30 a.m. Sunday, at 425-5950.Simon and lunch; tests for hearing, blood Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia. Midweek spiritual enrichment body mass index, and gifts such as Learning hour Is at 8:15 a.m. for all Obituaries, Memorials Remembrances Two opportunities for spiritual enrich• cookbooks, pedometers and glu-, ages. Visit www.livonfaith.org. ment are available at St. Andrew's cometers. No food after midnight for Church moves Presbyterian Church, 26701 Joy, each testing which ends at noon. Call (248) Westwood Community Church week on Wednesday and Thursday at 356-5033 to register by March 15. has moved to 1119 N. Newburgh, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays is a study/dis• Open house Westland. Service timels 10-11:15 cussion group focused on understand• Holy Incarnation Orthodox Church, a.m. Come as you are. Coffee and ing our relationship with God and an English-speaking Orthodox doughnuts every Sunday, Children's HARRY E.B. TUCKER JR. that of other religions and the many Christian parish at 1385 Goddard church. Age 80, ofNorthville. Died philosophical and scientific issues near Fort Street, hosts an open ENDOW March 6, 2009. Beloved that might impact our faith. Thursday house 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March . • St. Michael trie Archangel husband of the Late Alida Louise. Loving father of group examines early writings not 29, showcasing the church's newly Parish of Uvonia hosts two differ• Jacqueline (Jeffery) Parko, Diane L. included in the Bible as well as other redecorated sanctuary. The open ent courses of the Archdiocese Wessels, Carlton B. Tucker. Dear versions, extensions and controver• house will be preceded by the regu• of Detroit's ENDOW program, a grandfather of six. Dear brother of sies concerning Christianity. Led by lar Sunday morning worship services, continuing women's study group Robert E. Tucker. Also survived by many other loving and caring friends. interim pastor Larry Hoxey. Call (313) including the Divine Liturgy, which focused on the dignity of women of . He was a Disabled American Veteran 274-3820 for additional information begins at 9 a.m. The open house con• ali ages and faiths. and a faithful employee of Ford on opportunities. cludes with Vespers, a brief evening Course VI, "Salvifici Doloris," Motor Company for more than 40 prayer service. For more information, RICHARD FORREST OLIVENE JANE years. Services will take place at Hungry for God addresses the Christian meaning of CHAMBERS GOTTSCHALK LUELFING Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Continues 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays to visit http://hoiyincarnation.org, cakk suffering. Based on the writing of- Norfolk VA, at a later date. Serving (313) 282-6153 or e-mail frfenton@ Age 86. March 13, 2009. t^wy^ Passed away March 13, 2009 April?, in the church building of Pope John Paul II, this is a new addi• the family Lynch & Sons Funeral Beloved husband of Virginia at the age of 92. She was a St. Colette, 17600 Newburgh Road, holyincarnation.org, tion to the ENDOW curriculum and Home, Walled Lake. Condolences at (Adams). Loving father of lifelong resident of Plymouth www.lynchfuneraldirect6rs.com Livonia. The six-week Hungry for God Clothing bank available 9:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, t David (Carol), Alan (Karla) and who had worked as a clerk for the Post series helps adults and teens enjoy Free clothing (men, women and in the convent meeting room. The Laurel (Steve) Wilson. Proud grand• Office in Plymouth. She also had a ELBERT VAN KEMPEN father of Bryon, Ron (Jennifer), Kim special iove for her family history and an even deeper, closer love-relation• children) for those in need 10 a.m.- class began Jan. 13. (•Rick), Shane (Heather), Merissa, genealogy. Beloved wife of the late Age 88. Of Beverly Hills, Michigan. ship with the God who is ioving them noon on the fourth Saturday of Based on Pope John Paul ll's Ross and Rebecca. Great-grandfather Earl B. Luelfing. Dearest mother of Passed away February 10, 2009. first, best, and always. Facilitated by each month, at Canton Christian "Mulierus Dignitatem" (On the of Courtney, Kayla, Connor and Nancy E. (Michael) Herr and the late Arrangements by THAYER-ROCK Deacon Bob Ovies, former director of Fellowship Clothing Bank, 8775 Ronda Dignity and Vocation of Women), the Sophia. Services were held on Linda Wilson. Dear grandmother of Funeral Home, Farmington. Monday, March 16, 2009 at Wm. Carl Wilson, Chris (Carole) the Detroit Archdiocesan Office for Drive. Call (734) 404-2480, visit www. Course II group, meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Wilson,Vickie (Chris) Jackson, Aimee Family Life. Themes include: Hungry CantonCF.org or send e-mail to info@ on the second and fourth Thursdays Oak, 248-541-7000. Memorials to .(Joshua) Schier, Alison (Brian) Oliver, for God's Love, Hungry for Salvation, 'cantoncf.org. (began Jan. 22), in the convent William Beaumont Hospice appreci• Elizabeth (Chris) Chier, Edward Hungry to Know God's Plan for Your Music at St. John's meeting room behind the rectory, ated. Share your memories at (Tara) Herr and Nicole Herr. Also www.suilivanfuneraldirectors.com leaves 10 great-grandchildren. Dear ,3 Life, Hungry for Jesus, Hungry for Collegium Musicum performs canta• 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth aunt of Marlene, Randy and Richard ? i the Power to For.give, Hungry for tas and instrumental works, 6 p.m. Road, Livonia. Women of all ages Sharland. Funeral Services were held Faith and God's Spirit. Register at Sunday, March 29, and The Saline and faiths are welcome. $60 charge at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, [email protected] or call Fiddlers, 6 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at for materials, but no woman will be Plymouth. Memorials may be made to '5¾ p the American Heart Association or the (734)464-4435. St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. turned away because of inability to Plymouth Historical Museum. Share Taize prayer Sheldon, Plymouth. Ali concerts free pay. Call (734) 261-1455, Ext. 207, or your special thoughts and memories at Al! are welcome to a Taize ecumeni• except The Saline Fiddlers ($7). Call visit www.endowonline.com. www.schrader-howeIl.com wk cal prayer service 7:30 p.m. Monday, (734) 453-0190. • St. Aidan Catholic Church aiso DOROTHY ZIMMER March 23, at St. Thomas a'Becket offers ENDOW. The eight-session March 17, 2009. Age 87, of Bloom• Church, 555 S. Liliey, south of Cherry UPCOMING course focuses on the ideas about field Hills. Beloved wife for 63 years Hill, Canton. Taize worship combines Kids Easter fun day human beings and God that St. LILLIAN CATHERINE of Commander David W. Zimmer, US prayer, silent meditation, candle• St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Thomas Aquinas explores in his FULTON Navy, retired. Dear mother of David R. (Donna), Stephen E. (Susan), Dr. light and special music, and dates Livonia hosts a Kids Easter Fun Day work Summa Theologiae, 7-9 p.m., Age 78, of Brohman, MI and St. James John W. (Naywon) and Thomas A. back to 1940 when a community of 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4, at Thursdays, through March 5, in the City, FL died on March 15, 2009 at (Patrice). Grandmother of Amy, Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL. She Catholic and Protestant brothers the church located on Five Mile, one parish office conference room at Kristen, Julie, Jennifer, Andrew, was born on July 26, 1930 in was formed in Taize, France. Today, the church, 17500 Farmington Road, Matthew, Scott, Michael, Zachary, block west of Inkster Road. Morning Plymouth, MI, a child of Thomas A. Trevor and great grandson Alexander. Taize services are held across the includes games, crafts, an Easter egg north of Six Mile, Livonia. Cost is and Amelia (Prochnow) Welzer. Family will receive friends at A.J- globe and are especially popular hunt, prizes and more for children $60 for materials. Registration Liliian spent the last 30 years between Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & both areas and worked part time for among young adults. Taize will be ages 4-12 years old. All are welcome required. Visit www.endowon- Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward the past 10 years at the KOA DON C. PAINTER Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 5-8 part of the church's Lenten 40-Hour to attend this free event. For more line.com or call (734) 425-5950. Campground in St. James City where March 15, 2009. Beloved p.m. Funeral service Saturday 10:30 Devotion beginning with 6 a.m. Mass information or to sign-up for the fun Facilitator is Micheie Schmidt at she did various duties. Previously she husband of Carol. Dear a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, on Monday, March 23, continuing (734) 367-0353 or mtschmidt@sbc- was an operator for Michigan Bell for day, call (734) 422-1470. father of Joseph and Don 1669 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 20 years and helped her late husband with around-the-clock Eucharistic Bethany west singles globai.net. (Jennifer). Grandfather of 48009. Visitation begins at church with their business, Northwest Central Sarah and Nicholas. Uncle of David 10a.m, In lieu of flowers memorial Adoration, and ending after 7 p.m. • Saturday, April 4, Monthly Dance Building and Supply in Brohman. She (Emila) Palmer, Maria, David Mathew tributes to First Presbyterian Church Mass on Tuesday, March 24. For more at St. Robert Bellarmine, 27101W. ONGOING was the wife of the late Joseph Elmer Palmer, Aleksandra, Tandy (Thomas) or the National Society of the Fulton who died on July 16, 2008, she information, call (734) 981-1333. Chicago and Inkster roads, Redford. Special needs Bible class McClain, Vivian Denise, Brian. Daughters of the American is survived by her children, Susan The Gospel According to John Dance lesson this month; Two Step, Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Memorial Service and American Revolution, Piety Hill Chapter. Louise (Ralph) Cunningham of White Legion Service Friday, 8 p.m. from View obituary and share memories at: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at cost is $10, refreshments included. Livonia invites adults with devel• Cloud, MI, Joseph David (Velma) the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral "Iome.com Sacred Heart Byzantine Church Time is 8 p.m. to midnight. Doors opmental disabilities and special Fulton of Willis, MI and Daniel Home, 7707 Middlebelt Road (at-Ann Banquet Center, 29125 Six Miie. open at 7:30 p.m. Call Diane K. for needs to attend a new Open Arms Russell. (Shirley) Fulton of Big Arbor Trail). The family will receive Rapids, MI, seven grandchildren, 15 visitors Friday, 3-8 p.m. Memorial Livonia. The 2-hour production information, (734) 261-5716. Bible class the second Monday of great- grandchildren, one great-great- contributions to Wayne/Westland features Leonardo Defilippis who is • Saturday, Aprli18, Monthly the month at the church, 34567 granddaughter, her brother, Harold Special Olympics or Angela Hospice probably best known as the director Breakfast Meeting 9:30 a.m. at Seven Mile, between Farmington Weltzer of Camden, OH and her sis• or Mi-Cops would be appreciated. ters, Delores Thompson and Evelyn of the film Therese, based on the Leon's, 30149 Ford Road, Garden City. and Newburgh roads, Livonia. The Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the OBITUARY Suddendorf, both of Livonia, MI. A family at griffinfuneralhome.com Wo life of the Catholic saint known as Ali separated, divorced and singles class will include songs, Bible les• ' POLICY Memorial Service will be held on the Little Flower. Tickets are $8 per welcome. Call (734) 513-9479. sons, crafts and activities, prayer, Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM in CATHARINE L. SHERRICK The first five "billed" lines of an person, $25 for a family, $6 for a Bethany is a Catholic organiza• snacks and fun. Contact Judy Cook the Amazing Grace Acres Church, 762 obituary are published at no cost. Woodland Drive. Brohman, MI. In lieu V Age 92. Died March 5, 2009 All additional lines will be group of 10 or more, and available by tion under the auspices of the at Emmanuel, (248) 442-8822 or e- in Providence Park Hospital. of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent charged at $4 per line. You may calling (734) 522-3166. Archdiocese of the Detroit Office for mail to [email protected]. to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Mrs. Sherrick was a retired place a picture of your loved one Midweek Lenten services Family Ministry. Bethany provides Church schedule Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. Occupational Therapist. She for an additional cost of only $6. enjoyed gardening, sewing, Symbolic emblems may be Lola Park Lutheran Church, 14750 spiritual, social and educational 9:30 a.m. Sunday School followed dried flower arranging and was the included at no cost (example: Kinioch, Redford, will have midweek assistance through peer-to-peer min• by 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with first female bus driver in. Plymouth. American Flags, religious Lenten services at 7:30 p.m. on istry to the divorced and separated Communion each Sunday, Bible She is survived by her children: Peter symbols, etc.) (Ruth) Sherrick and Linda Dowsett; Wednesday evenings. For informa• of all Christian faiths. Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at four grandchildren, Anne Kuhns, Deadlines: tion, call (313) 532-8655 or (734) Historic Polish church tour Good Hope Lutheran Church, 28680 Barbara Knighton, Danna Segrest and Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday 968-3523. The West Side Detroit Polish Cherry Hill, Garden City. For infor• Kristine Hayes; and nine great-grand• Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Lenten services American Historical Society, a mation, call (734) 427-3660. children and a sister Doris Close. Obituaries received after these deadlines Services were conducted II a.m. will be placed In the next available Issue. 7 p.m. every Wednesday through nonprofit organization with head-., Caregiver's support group Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Orchard April 1, at St. James Presbyterian quarters in historic St. Hedwig St. John's Support Group for the Hills Baptist Church in Novi. Pastor e-mail your obit to Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, Catholic Church in Detroit, will hold Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients Jon P. Hix officiated. Interment was [email protected] Call (313) 534-7730. Passover Seder its second annual west side Detroit in Rural Hill Cemetery. Memorial or fax to: or patients with-other forms of contributions t the church or the Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk Dinner at 6 p.m. for $8 followed by historic Polish church pilgrimage dementia meets at 10 a.m., the first 586-826-7318 American Cancer Society would be the Maundy Thursday service at 7 and wi conka (traditional Polish and third Friday of each month at appreciated. Arrangements by the For more Information call: Jennifer Musztuk p.m. April 9. Easter Sunday Worship Easter meal) Saturday, April 18. St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home. 586-826-7115 Service 10 a.m. April 12. The pilgrimage starts at 10 a.m. South Sheldon, Plymouth, Respite or Charolette Wilson 586-826-7082 Wednesday Lenten Service at St. Hedwig, 3245 Junction, and care for your loved one will be pro• or toff free Hosanna-Tabor offers a mid-week includes St. Francis d'Assissi (4500 vided. Call Connie McNutt at{734) 800-579-7355 Lenten Service at 7 p.m. in the Wesson), and St. Stephen (4311 895-1426. This group is authorized ask for Jennifer or Charolette church at 9600 Leverne, Redford. Central) in Detroit, and Our Lady by the Alzheimer's Association. „PEftaftZtt±23_ Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,2009 online at hometownlife.com BELIEFS & VALUES (*) Presentations bring biblical stories of Jesus to BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN But it's not easy being a best friend as Peter found out. His O&E STAFF WRITER flaw is one of the reasons David Conrad wanted to bring the pre• sentation to the community. Conrad is director of faith forma• John Dzwonkowski is matter of fact as tells the Biblical tion at St. Aidan. story of Jesus in an upcoming production at two local Catholic "We wanted to give the community an opportunity to break churches. Audiences won't have to wonder what it would be like open the scriptures and realize scriptures are alive and relevant to be Jesus' best friend as the Livonia man's by-the-way manner even in today's time," said Conrad. "The disciples of Christ's brings the Savior's ministry, death and resurrection to life in the time can teach us something about being Christ's disciples today one-man show, "An Evening with Simon Peter." with all the warts and positive aspects. They were humans just Dzwonkowski plays the Apostle Peter in the 90-minute drama like you and I. They failed and got up and continued to follow. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at St. Aidan Catholic Church, and 7 We need to follow that example of stick with-it-ness. Originally p.m. Sunday-Monday, March 29-30, at St. Priscilla Catholic Peter denied his Lord but was reconciled and made leader of Church, both in Livonia. A free will offering is asked to defray the church. In realizing his weaknesses he never failed to men• the cost of production. tion all he was able to accomplish was because of the presence of Dzwonkowski has been performing the role since 1992. Over Christ. Lent is an intensive time to renew our relationship with the years he has made changes to the script which now requires the Lord. In a way it can actually be a prayer. It's certainly not 58-pages of memorization, but it's definitely a labor of love. simply entertainment." Dzwonkowski has a strong faith and energy that is sure to come Dianne Pierson believes the audience will be equally inspired through in the portrayal. by the St. Luke production of "The Gospel According to John" 7 "I find people invested in their religion see this as a source of p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Sacred Heart Byzantine Church inspiration. Most leave with a tear or two but there is humor too Banquet Center in Livonia. The two-hour production features especially in the beginning. The primary objective is to reach out Leonardo Defilippis who is probably best known as the director to people who might not know what's so great about this Jesus of the film Therese, based on the life of the Catholic saint known fellow. In the first act as Simon Peter I tell them about what as the Little Flower. it was like to meet him for the first time, listen to him speak, "It's a very spiritual program, has liturgical music, expansive watch him work with children and the sick." staging and props," said Pierson, the church's administrative Dzwonkowski moves on to illustrate the betrayal of Jesus by assistant. "It's a one-man show and he performs the entire gos• Judas Iscariot and the arrest and conviction of the carpenter pel according to John in costumes based on sacred images. It's from Nazareth. A 14-foot cross serves as an imposing reminder not Catholic, Baptist. It's the Bible. We think it will really make of the crucifixion. John Dzwonkowski, as the Apostle Simon Peter, talks heart-to-heart about an impact on people, to infuse them with a knowledge there is "It's historical fiction," said Dzwonskowski, who has a master's his best friend, Jesus, in dramatic presentations at St. Aidan and St. Priscilla something greater than us out there." degree in theology. "I continue to research it a lot." Catholic churches in Livonia. Tickets are $8 per person, $25 for a family, $6 for a group Dzwonkowski's understanding comes from the years he spent of 10 or more, and available by calling ¢734) 522-3166. Sacred studying for the priesthood with the Maryknoll Mission in New Heart church is at 29125 Six Mile. York. His love of theology and the stage led him to try his hand ral for him to put Jesus' message into words. St. Aidan Catholic Church is at 17500 Farmington Road, north at acting as John the Baptist and Judas in an off-off-Broadway Over the years the presentation grew into a family affair of Six Mile, Livonia. Call 425-5950 for tickets to "An Evening production of "Godspell." with wife Cindi doing makeup and directing, sons Andrew, 17, with Simon Peter." A 6 p.m. Lenten Meal precedes the presenta• His commitment to the seminary forced him to give up the• and Lucas, 14, overseeing sound and lighting. Daughter Julie tion at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, north ater, but not for long. Dzwonkowski eventually left the seminary Bradner, 20, Used to take part before enrolling in Western of Seven Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia. Call (248) 476-4700. to start a business and marry. By day he writes for the Web and Michigan University. owns American Corporate Communication so it was only natu- "It's fun," said Dzwonkowski, 58. [email protected] | (313) 222-2241 Your Invitation to Worship i:\ wGFiic \i (t)\ LNWl I Mlil) MEIHODM [I IHIKW ( III Kl M V;--(>: K= ' J!) ST. ANNE'S ROMAN Clarenceville United Methodist Bedford CATHOLIC CHURCH EtflH COVENANT CHURCH Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church blocks Immemorial Latin Mass 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia "fllderagate 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of i-96 South of Approved by Pope St. Pius V In 1570 248-474-3444 United Methodist (248) 661-9191 in 1'1 Plvi St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 10000 Beech Daly Plymouth 734-522-6830 Sunday Worship Pastor Beth Librande 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan Worship Service 9:30 AM 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sch. Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (3131534-2121 and Children's Church Sunday School 11:00 AM 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Mass Schedule: www.redfordaldersgate.orq Early Childhood Center First Fri. 7*0 p.m. 9:15 A.M. Contemporary Nursery Provided First Sat. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 A.M. Traditional Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Sun. 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Son day Service 10:30 ajn. 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, tt Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. Son day School 10:30 a-m. (between Merriman & Farmington Rds.) Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. Timothy Lutheran Church Wed. Etraing Testimony Meeting 7i30 p.m. (734) 422-0494 40000 Six Mile Road Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. A Reconciling in Christ Congregation Reading Boom located at church www.rosedalegardens.org Saturday 12iOO p.m.-2:0O p.m. "just west ol i-275' • NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER 8820 Wayne Rd. (734)455-3196 734-453-0970 [17 " Friends in Faith Service Northville, MI (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road) []0 * 9:00 am Livonia • 427-2290 .. Traditional Service 248-374-7400 Jill Heather, Pastor SM 10:30 am 10:00 a.m. Family Worship WE-WELCOMEYOUTOA Traditional Worship (Nursery Available) oeoeeasss FULL SERVICE CHURCH 0EMMWM 8:00,9:30 & 11:00 A.M. II lUFR-WCI K(I1 Contemporary Worship • \\isf owi\ v \on St. James Presbyterian 9:30A.M. Church, USA Nursery & Sunday School During 25350 West Six Mils Rd the 9:30 & 11:00 Hours ST. PAUL'S EV. LUT«HR^ f ntCMn riKi\s Redford (313) 534-7730 Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday Worship Service -10:00 A.M., Sunday School -10:15 A.M., Thursday Dinners - 6:00 P.M., Service Broadcast 17810 FARMING™ ROAD,- Thrift Store every Sat. 10am-2pm LIVONIA (734)261-1360 'S Nursery Cars Provided • Handicapped Accessible 11:00 A.M. Sunday WRDT-AM 560 Rev. Paul S. Bousquette The WMUZ Word Station , WORSHIP SERVICES Fellowship Presbyterian Church For additional information \ SUNDAY; 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. visit www.wardchurch.org \ WEDNESDAY: 6:30 P.M. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • Worship: 10:30 a.m. we bsite: www.stpa ulsl)vonia.org Pastor: Dr. Jimmy McGuire Services held at: Madonna University's Kresge Hall 36600 Schoolcraft Road • Livonia • Parking lot is on N.W. comer of Levan & Schoolcraft Nursery provided • tywy/.fel)owship-preshvterl an. org i.KliK ORTHOD' STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 36375 Joy Rd., Westland Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,2009 from MOT. to me," Ryan said, adding His second audition, last that he sings a solo in the August, was successful. show. "It is different work- "My mom told me before . week hell sing the opera earn milk money for their although several members the audition 'You know, you challenging. Most of the OSE STAFF WRITER Brundibar along with other sick mother. After the cruel will tackle French lyrics might not make it in and opera songs I've never heard members of the Michigan organ grinder Brundibar when they sing with inter• you can't feel bad.' There is a before. A lot of it is in a dif• Ryan Hurley of Opera Theatre Children's overpowers them, they enlist national opera stars in lot of rejection and you can't ferent language. Huntington Woods knows Choir. the help of a sparrow, cat, Carmen, May 9-17- feel bad about it. It was a "But if you really want to exactly when he fell in love Curtain is at noon and dog and neighborhood chil• good experience and you do it, then it doesn't seem with theater, 5 p.m., Saturday, March dren to out-sing the brute PERMANENT CHORUS learn from your mistakes." "What really got me start• 21, at the Michigan Opera and conquer evil. "This is a unique program. Kim Hurley started look• work for it, it seems easier." ed big was in first grade I Theatre, (MOT) 1526 The children of the They have the opportu• ing for theater experiences When he's not on stage, went to theater camp in New Broadway, in downtown Terezin concentration nity to sing onstage, on the for her son after he attended Ryan takes piano lessons, York. We did the Wizard of Detroit. camp in German-occupied main stage," said Rebekah several drama camps. When plays soccer, baseball and Oz. We were all Munchkins." Tickets are $ll-$36, avail• Czechoslovakia originally Johnson, MOT communica• she discovered that Ryan Since then, Ryan, now able at the theater's box performed the piece in 1943. tions coordinator. "It's part could perform as an extra in What do other students 10 and a fifth-grader at office, by phone at (313) Ela Stein Weissberger, who of our Children's Discovery MOT's 2007 production of say when they find out he Burton Elementary, has 237-7464 and online at played the cat in 55 perfor• series. It's a unique experi• Cyrano, by David DiChiera, sings opera? traded Follow the Yellow www.MichiganOpera.org. mances at the camp, will ence." they both signed on. Since "Some are impressed Brick Road and Ding-Dong Written by Jewish Czech speak at both MOT perfor• Suzanne Mall are Acton then, she and her husband, and others are like, 'Wow, the Witch is Dead for the composer Hans Krasa before mances. Author of the book, directs the MOT Children's Rob, have left the perform• opera is a little different.' music of Georges Bizet's World War II, the opera tells The Cat with the Yellow Star,Chorus , which is in its sec• ing up to Ryan, although Sometimes they don't know Carmen and Tchaikovsky's the story of two children she is among the few Terezin ond season. Hurley said her daughter, Nutcracker Suite, This who sing in the street to performers who survived the "The kids audition for it Erica, 7, a Burton second- Ryan marvels at the hard war. in August. We've grown to grader, is showing some work the cast and crew have "You can expect to learn about 50 kids. It's been very interest in theater, too. dedicated to Brundibar and something," Ryan said, successful," Johnson said. promises that ticket-holders describing what Brundibar The program is open to won't be disappointed. audiences will take home children, 10-16. Members Ryan plays a policeman in "Everyone in the show has from the experience. "It was rehearse at least weekly and Brundibar. Two other local done a great job. It's really' The Acadia: 5' Deck, 10' Wave Slide, Picnic Table, Rockwall, 3 Pos. Beam 2 Swinfla, Trapeze first done in a concentration study voice, movement and students, Elena Bakaluca fun and the outcome is Redwood Cedar Construction -12 Year Warranty! camp. I learned a lot more audition techniques, while of Huntington Woods than I ever knew about the learning about opera. and Caroline H ofma n of Cash & Carry. $999jfetax, Fries spjfes fe fflra j,*)* n «ffre show." Ryan kept a positive atti• Clawson, both sing in the To. learn more about the MOT The cast will sing the 90- tude after his first audition chorus. Children's Chorus, visit www. minute opera in English, • failed to earn an invitation "It's pretty cool. It's exciting MichiganOpera.org. i Mon-Sel 10-5:¾ Thu 10-8:30 Sun online at hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,2009 (*) B9 Films focus CITY BITES HILLER'S HOSTS LOCAL FOOD FAIR Sink your teeth into 'Twilight' celebrations COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — Continuing its mission to show• Fans of the "Twilight" vam• Customers who wish to buy on peace case local foods, Hiller's Markets pire romance saga will want Borders' limited edition two- will host its first Michigan Foods to fly into select Borders disc DVD ($29.99 while sup• Fair, 11 a.m-4 p.m. March 21-22, at stores March 20 for special plies last) are urged to stop Films designed to stir the its Commerce Township locatioa DVD release parties starting by the morning of March 20 conscience of the viewer will More than 30 vendors will demo at 10 p.m. and pick up a ticket to ensure be shown weekly at Madonna their products, provide tastings, Events leading up to the their place in line. University, Livonia. 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The vibrant red color of the berries illustrates the philosophy Matt Prentice developed as culinary director and consultant to make stays r nine Kehias and Bev Brim look over the wide selection of foods at Henry's, the cafeteria in the new Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. more enjoyable and healthier PHOTOS 3Y JOHN STORMZAND I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER food wise. Except for tomatoes, all fruits and vegetables have Chef Matt Prentice (center) with two of his chefs, David Denys (left) holding brought in his corporate chef with bulgur roulade," said noodle bowls developed under never seen the inside of a can or prepared butternut squash with gnocchi, and Jacob Dier with sushi. and six executive chefs to train Prentice. "It's really simple food. the direction of Chef Jaime freezer. the management team he hired We're trying to stick with fresh Kalmus. Prentice's staff is "First I had to start figuring for the hospital. Prentice's ingredients loaded with vita• scheduled to leave around mid- out what our mission was by executive chefs oversee the mins and minerals, We make April when total quality eontrol talking to hospital staff — dieti• Chefs from the Matt Prentice the two layers separate for visual menus at Northern Lakes everything from scratch. It's will be in the hands of Executive tians, nurses and doctors. Their Restaurant Group created these effect. Seafood Company in Bloomfield all about the healing power of Chef Frank Turner who previ• views were fairly diverse even recipes for the new Henry Ford Hills; No.VI Chop House, Novi; food." ously was corporate chef for the among registered dietitians. A West Bloomfield Hospital. Shiraz, Bingham Farms; Deli Prentice realized early on that Prentice group. nurse on a heart ward said to PECAN TOPPED PUMPKIN PUDDING Unique, West Bloomfield and food had to taste good too since "My restaurant chefs are defi• Bloomfield Hills; Plaza Deli, the same recipes were being nitely embracing the recipes. We get rid of the salt," said Prentice, Serves 8 who with his staff created more BLUE SUNSHINE Southfieid, and Tavern on 13, served in Henry's, the cafeteria have a healthy healing area with than 1,300 recipes for the hospi• Beverly Hills. where the seven stations offer Asian on the Northern Lakes SUPER FOOD SMOOTHIE 2 eggs tal menu. "I took copious notes Each worked on different sta• deli items like turkey sand• menu. Chef Jaimie Kalmus is Serves 6 then started to read books writ• 15 ounces pumpkin puree tions that include entrees from wiches on lOO-percent whole teaching them to roll sushi, how ten on what food does for you, 12 ounces evaporated milk the Middle East, Africa, Spain, wheat bread with Russian you use a wok, how to use herbs 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced what's good and bad. I'm not a 3A cup brown sugar Greece, and "other areas of the low-fat dressing, and cole slaw to make noodle bowls flavor• 1 cup frozen banana chunks doctor; I'm a cook. I was asked 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon world that eat very healthy." and potato salad with low-fat ful. We have six different soups 1 cup frozen diced mangoes to assist the healing process. % teaspoon nutmeg Prentice uses Michigan prod• mayonnaise made fresh in the every day — none with sodium." 1-½ cups almond milk kitchen. If we're serving rice, let's serve '/s teaspoon cloves ucts whenever possible. He Salt was banned from the brown rice instead of peeling 4 ounces agave or raw honey opened a refrigerated locker The beef sandwich cuts red kitchen except for baked goods. 'A teaspoon ginger away nutrients, breads with bounce vanilla extract to show off organic fruits, veg• meat to three ounces and tops Recipes rely on ingredients to 1 teaspoon salt whole grain flours. Let's give 1 cup fresh blueberries etables and salad items like red it with spicy plum ketchup on a add flavor. A seared salmon 'A cup vanilla the body energy so it can heal % cup raspberries leaf lettuce. Most of the items house baked onion roll. with tomato jam is served over faster." 1 teaspoon pecans are organic, especially if served "We tried to stay away from Israeli couscous with currants. , Prentice spent last summer for each serving uncooked. unhealthy meats like corned To spice up the menu for kids, writing a manual on healthy Combine all ingredients except "Jason Hayden out at No.VI beef. My favorite is a vegetarian Prentice adds special touches. berries in a blender and puree until eating for the staff. It wasn't Mix all ingredients together Chop house loves big fat steaks. sandwich with avocado, sprouts Cookies are being baked in the smooth. Pour half of the mixture easy to make time since the except nuts in a mixing bowl with He's come up with phenom• and Swiss cheese and I'm not image of Henry, the hospital's into serving vessels. Add blueber• Matt Prentice Restaurant a whisk. Divide mixture into eight enal food on a nominal bud• a vegetarian kind of guy," said therapy dog. ries to remaining mixture and puree 4-ounce ramekins. Bake in a water get. He was in charge of the Prentice ofWest Bloomfield. "We need to be able to put a Group owns a number of area until smooth. Pour blueberry mix bath 45 minutes in a 300 degree restaurants including Coach over the back of a spoon on top of American entree station, which "You eat the sandwich and it smile on a sick boy or girl's face," oven. Serve at room temperature Insignia at the Renaissance the pineapple-mango mix to keep is often the feature of the day perks your energy." said Prentice. "We're going to Center in Detroit. or warm. for patients, and came up with The Asian station features have Henry cookies and they get To help with the project he grilled marinated tofu served rolled sushi, rice boxes and to decorate it themselves." mm* The Wonder! Tlie Magic! FAMILY RESTAURANT 413 N. MAIN ST. • PLYMOUTH • 734.455.7887 *** mmMmmsmi 1 (Closed 8 pm Sunday until 6 am Monday) BREAKFAST SPECIAL PINNER SPECIALS Mon.-Frl 6-10 a.m. 2 Eggs, Hash Browns Starting at ^fjr~Jzj Bacon or Sausage, Toast & jelly SYour Entire Bill April 2 - April With this coupon. Expires 3-26-09 • I . 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Or Visit www.detroitshrinecircus.com Champagnes HAPPY HOUR To Purchase Tickets and for Show Times Under $100 112 OFF 1/2 OFF House Wine and Draft Beer cEccirrEI' Advertising space sponsored by our print partners <>i« Oysters At Bar Only MON-FRI A PM- S PM N i APERS Observer & Eccentric Newspapers FREE PIZZA WITH DHINK PURCHASE THURSDAY March 19 online at hometownlife. 2009 SECTION («) Julie Brown, editor. 013) 222-6T55 e.com Home upgrade tips have attractive price tag Court BY JULIE BROWN • When your kitchen considers O&E STAFF WRITER cabinets begin to look drab compared to those shiny Nicki Wilson of Interiors new appliances you invest• smoking by Decorating Den of ed in, look into resurfacing Canton knows people like a them yourself Sanding and new home look for spring. re-staining cabinet doors "People always look for a and drawer fronts doesn't nuisance issue change, so we can lighten have to be difficult. It will Q: i understand that there may be a recent things up," said Wilson, enhance the look of your case out of Massachusetts regarding banning among the more than 100 home and only take a week• on smoking. Do you have any information? exhibitors at the Canton end or so to complete. Home Expo March 7-8. • See design in the A: In our effort to keep you advised of "You can change your details. Maybe you don't developments in community'association accessories." need to rehab your cabinets, law, I can tell you that there is a recent At her booth at the but adding new drawer- case out of California which ruled that Summit on the Park, pulls might do the trick. a complainant could continue with her Wilson was getting help Joe Gagnon, The Appliance From the kitchen or bath to nuisance claim against an association from her young grandson. Doctor, does his show live from bedroom drawers, you can because srie alleged that She was glad to share home the Canton Home Expo. drastically change the look the association had a decor advice. and feel of a space for a few "duty to maintain its "Wallpaper is com• She recommends fertil• dollars each. Also consider premises in a reasonably ing back. It's much more izing a lawn now, cleaning installing new doorknobs, safe condition." The sophisticated," said Wilson, out beds that need help light switch plates, or cur• association's decision who sells wallpaper and from 2008's early winter tain rods to up the wow to allow smoking in the arranges for a hanger to put and more. "A lot of people factor. outdoor common areas it up. She handles wall cov• ' flood in this time of year for • Build your own shelves created a condition erings, window treatments, screen repair," Henry said. — whether it's an overflow• which was harmful to "just about anything that You can get hardware ing book collection or you Robert Meisner health and obstructed the goes inside the house." store help on gutters, chim• just need space to display free use of the common "With the economy being ney caps and referral for a family photographs, simple areas and interfered the way it is, people aren't chimneysweep. Henry was bookshelves add panache to with the comfortable enjoyment of life doing big projects," said picking colors for spring; a living room or bedroom. PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER or property. Obviously, the theory upon Wilson, who's had her busi• she noted contractors get • Remove and rehab which the case was brought still has to ness 22 years. She recom• busy quickly now, so sched• weathered old shutters to Tom Adamusik of Regal Construction talks with Tim and Elaine be substantiated by the evidence but the mends professional help uling work is a good idea. make your home look new Schoening of Canton at the recent Canton Home Expo. The annual court resisted an attempt to throw out such as the exhibitors at the "Look at patio furniture," again. Don't underestimate event offers a variety of ideas for sprucing up a home inside and out. the case based on an alleged failure to Canton Home Expo: "I'm she said. "Furniture will curb appeal when it comes state a claim for relief under a nuisance happy to help." be gone by May." Theirs is to exterior shutters and filled with colorful peren• of warm weather. It's an theory. Nearby at the well- a True Value store, so they trim. It's simple to remove, nials, your yard will surely addition to your home attended event was Nancy have an easier time replen• scrape away old paint and get noticed. Be sure to use you'll enjoy with family and Q: Our house is in foreclosure and we have Henry, a manager/buyer ishing stock. refresh the look of these treated, exterior-grade ply• friends for years to come, been contacted by a so-called foreclosure for Town 'N' Country The Canton Home home accents. If they seem wood to prevent rotting. with minimal maintenance consultant who is making us an offer to Hardware of Garden City. Expo, the eighth annual, to be in really bad shape, • Get the whole family and attention. relieve our distress. What should we be Henry noted signs of March was presented by Canton or you'd like to add some in on the fun and build a Here are a couple links to looking for? spring fever, although some Building & Inspection where they never existed, doghouse for your favorite check out on home improve• customers were still getting Services, the Observer £2 they can be constructed, family pet. When your pup's ment: A: In this economic environment, wood stoves and making Eccentric Newspapers, custom-ordered or standard home-away-from-home is http://buildingpros .com/ the appearance of so-called foreclosure homes energy-efficient. and the Canton Chamber sizes can be simply pur• complete, you'll have the build/county/Michigan/ consultants, who track foreclosure "Three and $400 heating of Commerce. The 2010 chased in a pair for as little satisfaction of knowing you Wayne.html notices and contact borrowers in bills come rolling in," Henry event will be March 6-7- To as $40. built it yourself. http://homeimprovement- distress, has proliferated. These said. "It was a hard winter." reserve a booth, call (734) B Construct your own • Spring marks the idea painterspowerwashingani- individuals persuade the homeowner in Now that spring's here, 394-5200. planter boxes to spruce up time to build a deck. It's malcontrolinsulationroof. foreclosure to sign a contract whereby, customers will grill and Here's some additional your outdoor living space. a project you can attempt com/contact-home- for a fee, the foreclosure consultant decorate outside, she said, common-sense advice on Try for two of the same size yourself — or call in a con• improvement-specialists, agrees to provide services such as saving • "staying home and make making your home look its and shape and add them to tractor to get it done in htm. the financially distressed individual's the most of their home." best: your porch or deck. Once time to enjoy every ounce home and contacting lenders and other third parties on the homeowner's behalf *in order to delay, postpone or even BRIEFS cancel the foreclosure. Unfortunately,, foreclosure consultant contracts often require the homeowner to deed Real Estate Agents, Appraising & traffic, lease more apartments, retain your resi• For registration information, call (248) 862-1033 the property to the consultant in Staging dents, provide better service and plan your work or register online at www.builders.org. exchange for the consultant's promise and work your plan. The seminar is limited to 12 • Building Industry Association of to make all delinquent and future Keller Williams Realty is seeking experienced participants. Southeastern Michigan (BIA) and its National mortgage payments to help restore, or non-experienced people in the real estate field. Registration fees are $69 for PMC members, Association of Home Builders Professional the homeowner's credit and to grant The candidates must be hard working and have a $79 for AAM or Building Industry Association Remodelers (NAHBR) will present a seminar, the homeowner the right to stay in the passion for learning. There's a free seminar every of Southeastern Michigan members and $99 for Green: The Right Thing To Do, at BIA headquar• home as a tenant at a stipulated rental week: Tuesday or Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon at 27555 guests. For registration information, call ¢248) ters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, in rate, often combined with an option Executive Drive (offWest 12 Mile and Halsted), 862-1004 or register online at www.builders.org. Farmington Hills on Wednesday, April 15, from to repurchase. Unfortunately, some Farmington Hills 48331. For more details, contact • Building Industry Association of 6-8:30 p.m. foreclosure consultants take advantage Steve Leibhan, (248) 553-0400, Ext. 2500. Southeastern Michigan (BIA) will present Green Rick Rottschafter, CGP, Builder will present of homeowners. The homeowners soon Built™ of Southeastern Michigan Introduction to the seminar. The seminar focuses on material find that the promised services have BIA Green Building on Wednesday, April 8, from 9- recycling, what's green and what's moldy, "10 tiny not been provided even though the • Apartment Association of Michigan's (AAM) 10:30 a.m. at 879 Benjamin, Troy, 48098 (house table tops teach tasteful builders to go green," top homeowner paid full compensation Property Management Council (PMC) will spon• built by Wake-Pratt Construction). five practical "greens" remodelers can impress for such services, and the homeowners sor an "Apartment Marketing Campaign Design" Chris Pratt of Wake-Pratt Construction dis• with, green means sales, NAHB versus LEED could eventually lose their homes. seminar on Thursday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to cusses building with materials and methods that certification, and it doesn't take money to be Although reputable foreclosure noon at AAM headquarters, 30375 Northwestern result in Green Built™ certification. Building green. consultants can perform valuable Highway, Suite 100, in Farmington Hills. Green offers a change from selling cost per Registration fees are $35 for BIA members services, there have been a number Led by Kathleen Mabie of Success on Site, the square foot to making a positive environmen• and guests and includes dinner. For registra• of recent negative publicity situations seminar will cover how to design a three-month tal statement. This is the first in a series of five tion information, call (248) 862-1008 or register resulting in the enactment of several marketing campaign that will generate more trainings. The training is free for BIA members. online at www.builders.org. state statutes regulating foreclosure consultants' activities as well as an increase in case law finding certain HOMES SOLD practices by foreclosure consultants unenforceable and void. 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LIMITED TIME OFFER Plymouth from $475 with approved credit 248-473-5180 Starting @ $505 Rent Starting Mo Pets, C/A, Vertical L E L A K I L I J E No fine print in this adl Blinds. Intercom. With Move In FARMINGTON HILLS at $499 -Heat/Water included Appliances incfude By 4/30/09 -$30.00 Application Fee dishwasher. I A M L N N I L B A ANNGIE APTS. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. -$200 Deposit w/ Credit Very clean Apartments NO APPLICATION FEE Plymouth Manor * Carport Included Excellent Maintenance FREE HEAT! 1 bedroom Plymouth House N L V I C G X L * Storage In Unit Haw Resident's Only N E $505. 9 Mile/ Middlebelt (734) 729-6636 248-478-7489 * Call for Daily 734-455-3880 734-722-4700 Specials wwwyorkcomminitias.corTi G I E N W R G E T I FARMINGTON HILLS 734-444-7066 FREEDOM VILLAGE APTS. Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm 1 Bdrm. 1 Month Free CALL NOW! Sat.-Sun. 10am-4pm " Westland M N P G O I Y N PLYMOUTH-SHELDON PARK U F Luxury 1 & 2 bdrm. Laundry (248) 624-8555 VENOY PINES APTS. in unit. Water incl., no pets. On West Park Dr. Spacious 1 Bdrm Units, $550. $300 Security. 50% off 1st 4 $565-700/mo, 586-254-9511 Just S. of Pontiac Tr. Rent Starting I G S T E A L I N G Months Rent with good credit! WESTLAND FARMINGTON MANOR APTS. www.cmiproperties.net Call: (734) 455-6570 First Month FREE! at $449 1 Bedroom - $485/mo. Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, "Select Models . • 1 & 1 bedroom apts. carport; $300 security, Watk-in Closets Redford with fireplace. 50% off first 3 months Newburgh Colonial Apts. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE ~ - TOP OF with approved credit. NOVI 2400 Newburgh Rd. (734) 261-7394 (734) 721-6699 EHO 9 (248) 8B8-0868 V THE www yorkcommuriitifls.com FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS 2 BEDROOMS FOR DRIVE Luxury 2 bdrms, A/C, pool & THE PRICE OF ONE! APTS WESTLAND - 1 bdrm, good Westland-LIVONIA SCHOOLS parking. New kitchen & baths, area, move-in cond. Includes Newly updated 1 & 2 bdrm Studios starting at $399 Luxury apartment. laundry rooms, heat incl. heat, water & gas. $499/mo. apts. New berber carpet, new 1 hdrms starting at $499 Washer & dryer. $650/mo. Call for specials. Call: (734) 329-3208 cherry flooring, full size wash• Limited Time Offer Private entrance & balcony {248) 478-8722 er/dryers, central air. EHO (734) 459-1711 EHO 313-531-2260 WESTLANO FIVE, FIVE, FIVE TREE TOP MEADOWS 10 Mile, W. of Meadowbrook CAPRI 0 1ST MONTH FREE Apartments/ Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms 248-348-9590 ROCHESTER SPECIAL 1 MARCH www.BGcornrnunittes.com Furnished Furnished apartments avail. bdrm, $565, incl heat. MADNESS Gorgeous new kitchens Spacious, close to and baths. Available in town N0VI-MAIN STREET AREA. 1 bdm starting WAYNE-SPRING SPECIALS Birmingham at Luxury apartment. Washer/ downtown, 15 min. from at $300 Weekly/Monthly Rates. the 555 Building. Dryer, Private Entrance & OU. (586) 295-8540 Limited Time Offer Parklane Motel Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO 734-261-5410 (734) 728-Q739 online at hometownlifexom Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, Marcfi 19,2009 (*) Q3 APARTMENTS Living Quarters To ftth Condos/Townhoases Homes For Ren! Homes For Rent Rooms For Rent Share W AUBURN HILLS 1500 sq, ft. LIVONIA 3 bdrm, REDFORD-7 & Inkster 18441 NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH Westland - Norwayne SOUTHFIELD Male, 1700 ,sq. 1st. 11., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, S2.5 bath, 2500 Poinciana, 3 bedrm, bsmt, Downtown. 1st week with full 1 MONTH FREE RENT! ft., 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, bsmt attached gar, patio, gas fire• ^sq ft., hot tub tn $825/mo, Ravine Lot. deposit. Furnished sleeping 2 bdrm, $575 total move-in. storage, $475/mo. Util. incl. 9 place. $1000 248-601-9111 (248) 476-6498 rooms. Newly decorated. $85 For appt, 734-968-2636 master . bdrm, Mi & Beech. 248-225-4063 • near schools. Mo weekly. Security deposit. TROY-4 bdrm, 2.5 bath colo• J \ pets. $1500/mo. 734-355-6453, 248-305-9944 CANTON 2 bdrm, 2 bath in nial, 2 car garage, bsmt, walk 313-522-4769 ROMULUS - Furnished, clean The Caves of Canton (Lilly to Somerset, $150Q/mo. Avail Rooms For Rent March 1. Call: (248) 709-0201 1 bdrm, share kitchen & bath, & Warren). Partially fur• LIVONIA 3 bdrm., 1 full bath, private entrance, $75/weekly + nished, 2.5 car garage, full 1000 SQ. ft., appliances. Lg. LIVONIA - 5 Mile/Farmington. WESTLAND - 2 bdrm brick $225 security. 734-718-3577 bsmt. $1100/mo + $1000 backyard. $950/mo. CANTON Near I-275. No- sec (tep. 734-716-7771. Lower luxury flat. 1 bdrm, all ranch, bsmt, new paint, appli• (248) 342-0314 smoking & no-rjrinkmg. Male utilities incl, fully furnished. ances incl, sec 8 ok, $700/mo. or couple. Quiet. $295/mo. Even in these $795/mo, (313) 538-2819 Call Jim: (734) 751-8732 LIVONIA Gorgeous, 3 bdrm, New, No lease! 734-394-1557 FARMINGTON finished walk-out bsmt, best WESTLAND - 2 bdrm duplex. 1 bdrm, util. trying times, area, huge serene lot. $1200 + Spacious, very clean, new car• DEARBORN HTS Beautiful area incl., washer & Homes For Rent deposit. Call: (313) 399-6383 pet & paint, fenced. $650/mo. & home, room lor rent w/reli- dryer in unit. 33510 Berville. 313-418-9905 gious person. Female only we still have $660/mo. NO credit check. BELLEVILLE LAKE 1 or 2 WESTLAND - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, w/many ret. (313) 565-1062 734-467-7375 bdrm, dock, appl., quiet, 15 bsmt, 2.5 car gar, attached the best prices! min. to Ann Arbor or airport. workshop, fenced, deck, A/C, INKSTER CHERRY HILL AREA LYON TWP $875 or $935. 734-274-0625 no appliances, no pets, $1000 Want mature male, private, ig. + $1500 sec. (734)722-4317 upper furnished room/bath, A/C. $95/wk t $200 sec. dep. $499* per mo. BIRMINGHAM, 1 bdrm condo, WESTLAND 2 Bdrm, new car• $65Q/mo.Also3bdrm Bunga• 313-561-3922 Westland Plymouth 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, • pet, fenced yard, 1.5 car gar. Office/Retail Space For j&f\ Immediate Occupancy, low, $1100/mo. Both hard• No appliances/no pets. $650/ n Rent/Lease W Cali 248-290-5300 ext 333 wood floors. 248-252-3863 mo. $975 sec. (734) 722-4317 LIVONIA SUNRISE STUDIOS Parkcrest Penned with Carriage MowHn "First 3 months. $159/wk. A/C Deluxe Rms, DEARBORN • Very clean 3 LIVONIA - 1700 sq.ft. WESTLAND TV/Phone/HBO, Low Rates. FARMINGTON Prime Victorian House office space in historic down• ROOMATES in Westland Greenview Condo bdrm brick bungalow, finished 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, bsmt, All 3 bdrm ranch. Call: (734) 427-1300 Specials! town, 190-230 sq.ft., $400- Clean, 2 badrm, 1 bath w/new bsmt, no pets. $80D/mo. + appl, 2 car attached, deck. Finished bsmt, Across from • $450/mo. Call: 248-442-2500 CENTAL AIR hardwood floors throughout. sec. Call: (734) 716-7190 N/7 Mile, £/ Merriman. attached garage, LUXURY MOTELS, $725/mo. (248) 470-6997 $1,200/mo. 248-863-7705 fenced yard. Close to schools, A/C, Jacuzzi Suites, Comfort UVONIA 1-96 Mejjers Corner of Haggerty & Joy FARMINGTON HILLS nice area. $875.248-425-0200 Suites $330 off wkly & $40 ACCESS WESTLAND 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Totally remodeled 3 bdrm & PLYMOUTH - 3 bdrm brick off daily w/ad, 248-504-5080. 1200 sq ft. Deluxe (734) 425-0930 ogriit,- garage, A/C, pool. Ford WESTLAND Ford/l-275, exc. • (734) 522-3013 garage, sidewalks, fenced ranch, 1100 sq. ft., 1.5 bath, Low rates @ Fairlane 248- office. Private &•< Hix. area. $900/mo. incl. area. Clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath yard. $950/mo., 248-380-3104 gar, bsmt, fireplace, appl. 347-9999, Royal 248-544- entry. Avail, now. $650/mo. water.'248-388-2203 ranch, c/a, carpet, bsmt, no $1250/mo. 734-455-0391 pets. $900/mo. 734-591-9163 1575, Sunrise 734-427-1300. 734-425-4500 GARDEN CITY Freshly painted SPACIOUS!! Garden City 2 bdrm, 1 bath, hardwood PLYMOUTH 2 bdrm ranch, WESTLAND- Livonia Schools, Wilderness floors, lg. bsmt, C/A, fenced kitchen appliances, pets nego• 3 bdrm, brick ranch, 2.5 car 2 P3drms,1000 5^. ft. yard. Sec. 8 ok. $800/mo. + oversized garage, C/A, option. tiable, $780/mo. Luna Move-In Specials! A GARDEN CITY 1.5 mo. sec. 734-578-6082 734-717-3452/ 734-717-7643 $850, (248) 788-1823 CARPORTS/POOL an Beautiful 3 bdrm WESTLANO/LIVONIA ^23^^RTMENTsN/<7/ Apts* Near Westland mail On ranch, finished INKSTER - Clean 3 bdrm bun• Redlotd (S), 14353 Mercedes. Johnson School V/^ FROM v bsmf, new paint, galow, bsmt, immed occup, 3 bdrm bungalow, remodeled, 5-6 grade walk distance. 3 (734) 425-0930 flooring & fixtures. $950/mo. option to buy avail, bad credit sec 8 ok, safe, $950/mo + s bdrm, 1900 sq ft ranch, 1 231-392-6373 Ok, $650 (246) 788-1623 $950 sec. (313)407-9437 acre, wooded fenced yard, 2 499 (734) 425-5731 REDFORD Immaculate 3 car attached. $1050/mo + Northville- 2 bdrm, quiet, near INKSTER - Newly remodeled Reduced deposit • Livonia School^ bedroom, dining room, fin• sec. 313-304-6697 downtown. Recently updated. 3-5 bdrm homes available. ished basement, 2 car, Must Seel S595/mo + securi• $800 & up + 1 1/2 months Close to 1-96 • Open 7 days a week $1075/mo. 248-421-6833 ty. No dogs. 248-474-2096 SBC. Sec 8 ok. (734) 564-2326 Take advantage of Village bathrooms WALLED LAKE Rent from REDFORD Spacious 3 bdrm, Franklin Square one of these great Apts. Bordering Westland LIVONIA - 3 bdrm ranch, no $465-$60Q. 1 & 2 bdrm, water 1 bath, dining rm, hardwood FARMINGTON HILLS Profes• pets, $999/mo. Plymouth/ & heat paid. Very quiet! Move- floors, bsmt, garage, fenced sional roommate. Furnished, specials today! (734) 425-0930 Merriman area. Call for link to yard. Sec. 8 ok. $895/mo. + Apartments in Special! 248-982-3281 convenient, $400. incl. util., picture tour (248) 514-2612 1.5 mo. sec. 734-578-6082 cable, internet. 813-205-9926 www. FranMinSquareApts.com WESTLAND - 2 bdrm, 1 bath duplex, near elementary, LIVONIA 2 bdrm, appliances, REDFORD TWP-25860 JOY PLYMOUTH Great neighbor• fridge/stove, new carpet & fireplace, garage, large yard, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full bsmt. hood.1600 sq. ft. home, room 734-427-6970 734-451-5210 paint, $650/mo. Sec 8 wel• no pets, $85Q/mo + sec. $1l50/mo. w/ access to house. $425/mo. come. Greg: (734) 934-2724 Call; 734-425-7355 Call: (5861 612-0233 Call after 7pm. 734-262-5500 HOME & SERVICE Lawn, Gardening >f?K Brick, Block & Cement Handyman IVI/F Landscaping Plasteimy Maintenance Service ^mf •LEE'S WALL REPAIR* MIXED SEASONED SMALL OR LARGE JOBS SPRING CLEANUP, ALL BLOCK, BRICK WORK FINISH CARPENTER Oust free! Piaster & Drywali, HARDWOOD $40 per Bath, bsmt. & wood floor. Weekly Lawn Maintenance, Concrete + Foundations Crowns, Doors, Oak Railings Water damage, holes, cracks, I face cord + delivery. Quick Response Time Free Est. Aeration,Thatching, Res. & Comm. - Lie. & Ins. NO JOB TOO SMALL! etc. Free est. 734-591-0005 2 face cord min. Buy Tim Shelton: 248-721-5094 Commercial/Residential Call Anytime, 248-478-2602 Licensed • 734-927-4479 now, save big! 248-238-1441 (734) 721-7005 ftetsrei Can Hake CORNERSTONE MASONRY & Hauling/Clean Up ¢) A Difference! Roofing Brick, Block, Stone, Prestige Chimneys, Porches, & Tuck A-1 HAULING Landscaping LLC Point, free Est. 734-729-7785 Move scrap metal, clean base• Mowing starting at $16/cut Asphalt/Blacktopping (^) GUTTER CLEANING ments, garages, stores, etc. CARPET NEW12ft.x12ft. room Landscaping, Pavers,' Sod & Moving/Storage Re-securing, leaks stopped, Lowest prices in town. Quick for $150. Includes carpet, pad, Shrubs, Mulch & Stone PA1SANO CONSTR, CO Livonia, Farm, West, Canton. service. Free est. Wayne/ & labor. Tub Refinishing, Spring Ciean-up Licensed 35 years exp. Fully insured. (734) B37-B828 Oakland. Central location. Driveways, porches, $175. 313-363-6396 248-547-2764,248-559-8138 248.880.0833 A1 A+ Movers, A+ Service patios, stamped concrete, Lie. & Insured - Efficient for brick pavers, floors. Clean-up/Hauling Service only $50/hr. 866-633-7953 Find the beet garage We Specialize in Cheapest Prices! Garages, LAYMOR ASPHALT PAVING Residential Work. bsmts, attics, free estimates ©alee In your 1-8O0-579-S&M7355) Commercial & residential. 248-596-2177 248-489-5955. 248-521-8818 O&E Classifieds! Paining/Decorating 4R\ Accomplished* Ethical Free estimates 800-695-1505 www.lacoureservices.com Paper hangers Mir Reasonable • Reliable COMPLETE DRYWALL SRV. tExcellent References* Plaster repair, All jobs wel• Gordon 248-850-0397 En Home CHRIS' PAINTING, Int/Ext. 20 comed! Lic/lns. Free est. 26 Care/Assistance yrs exp. Ins. SPECIAL: yrs. exp. Mark 313-363-6738 S125/Room, 2 coats. Quality '\4 MR. SHOVEL ALL PHASE APEX ROOFING ' TLC for Your Senior Loved work, Free est. (313) 753-5100 Remodel & Lawn, Gardening ZffS Quality work completed with •Custom Landscaping Ones, No more worry about updates. Interior & Maintenance Service Km pride. Family owned. Lie. Ins. exterior. Small & no-show staff. Alzheimer's, PAINTING - INT./EXT. 31 YRS •Re-sodding Old Lawns Cert, master painter. Wallpaper For honesty & integrity: large jobs. Licensed. incontinent,-al! dimentias wel• Al & Gail's Landscaping, removal. Ceiling & wall repairs. 248-476-6984; 248-855-7223 Free estimates 313-670-9154 come in my licensed home. Lawn Maintenance, Shrub • Brick Paver Walks, Patios and Walls Ref. & Ins. (734)354-9771 Bloomfield Hills 248-258-6422 Trimming & Spring Cleanups, LEAK SPECIALIST Flashings, FAMILY ELECTRICAL • Drainage and Low Area Repairs Complete Service Handyman Senior Disc. (734)728-6075 Valleys, Chimneys, etc. Warr. City cert. Violations corrected. • PAINTING 8Y MICHAEL • Any size job. Licensed & Member 8B8. 30 yrs. exp. Service changes or any small Housecleaning ^ j) Lawn Care Services HIGHEST QUALITY • Swimming Pool Removal and Fill-ins Insured. Free Estimates Lie / Ins. (248) 827-3233 job. Free est. 734-422-8080 Available for upcoming 2009 Interior /Exterior • Concrete and Dirt Removal 734-453-9818, 734-259-9326 mowing season. We also offer •Staining'Textured Ceilings* POWERS CONSTRUCTION DEB'S HOME AND many other lawn & landscap• Faux Finish * Plaster/ Drywall COMPANY, INC. Over 20Years Experience WEGMANN ELECTRIC, INC. HANDYMAN 'Painting •Dry- COMMERCIAL CLEANING ing needs & outdoor lighting. Repair »Wallpaper Removal Complete Root & Repairs "Home Wiring Specialist" wall *Gutter Repair *Tile Repair Bonded and Insured. Reliable. Call for a free estimate at: • Deck Staining 'Aluminum Siding, Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES,..734-326-6114 New & Old Work, Free Est., •Caulking *Lawn Cutting. Regular or one time cleanings. WIESE'S LAWN CARE INC. Siding Refinishing • Free Est • Fully Licensed & insured www.mr-shovel.com Lie. ft ins. Jeff; 734-564-1931 Free Est. (734) 751-5841 Call Deb at 248-890-3800 734-699-4399, 734-732-2382 248-349-7499 734-464-8147 248-755-2799 MARKETPLACE Auction Sales i Sales @ 71 HQ Estate Sales I Estate Sales 7100 Estate Sales Household Goods ¢) Household Goods CARPET - Brand New Carpet NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE VARIETY OF ANOTHER Great Sale by WARREN: 25507 Loretta (Off Remnants From l2fi.X9ft. up PURSUANT TO STATE LAW HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ABOVE THE REST Frazho E of Ryan) THll-SLM, to12ft.X12ft, $50 each, A SALE WILL BE HELD AT: Adult to children including WALLED LAKE WABEEK ESTATE SALE 9-5. Antiques, Jewelry, Piano, 12ft.X6ft. upto12ft.X8ft„ $10 John's Mini Storage, .12801 BLOOMFIELD TWP Old Books. 586-228-9090 antique furniture. Call for info; Fri-Sat Mar 20-21 each. Call. (313) 363-6396 Liquidation Sale Inkster, Livonia, Ml 48150 pics: actionestate.com 734-796-3361 Thurs, March 26, 12-8 10am-4pm. ThuMar 19, 10-5 MATTRESS - $120 Fri, March 27,10-8 Date: 4/7/2009 Time:12 pm Fri Mar 20, 10-5 New queen pillow-top Exercise/Fitness ijjK WATERFORD ESTATE SALE Sat, March 28,10-8 2137A HiddenMeadows Sat Mar 21, 10-5 mattress, can deliver. Equipment W Sun, March 29,12-6 TENANT: • UNIT# Dr., Off Decker btwn March 19-21, Thurs., 9- 734-444-7277 By Order of the Mark Aggie Pontiac Trail & S. LR: Custom sectional 4pm, Fri./Sat, 10-4pm. NEW QUEEN HEADBOARD, AB LOUNGER Auction Sales United States (Great lakes Maint. 540 Commerce sofa, chair, coffee table, 1231 Woodlow, off Pontiac 2 nightstands, memory foam Brand new, never been used! Bankruptcy Court, Case AObas Bazzi R288 Whitney upright piano glass dining table and 6 Lake Rd, btwn Telegraph mattress, $665. Tea Cart, Also a weight bench. $150 or PRAYER Pray 9 hail Marys for #O9-44207-SWR Ons Boukrra 1002 with bench, beautiful din• antique chairs, modern and M59. photos/info:. $275, wood counter height best offer. 9 days. On the 9th day make 3 ESTATE AUCTION Dominator Clothing Ron Bullock 673 ing table & 6 chairs, display cabinet www.iluvantiques.com square table & 4 chairs. $495. 734-462-0878 286 W Maple Rd Diaz Service 696 Thomasviile bdrm set, DR: Beveled glass top 586-344-2048 wishes & publish this prayer. Saturday- 2 grey half moon shaped Ydur wishes will be granted.M Birmingham, Ml Charles Halfyard 559 costume jewelry, col• table & 6 chairs, buffet March 21st -7pm chairs, $245 each. Lg brass & BOW FLEX EXTREME Large quantity of fitness Thomas Hazamy R169 lectible glassware, FM: Sectional sofa, chair, glass Hall light fixture, $265. 11/2 years old. Great condi• Cultural Center apparel & store fixtures. Eliana Jimenz 1020 American Flyer train set, coffee table, marble Glass top table w/ 6 brown tion. Fully assembled. $500. 525 Farmer Prices starting at 50% oft Janet Laslett R119 sectional sofa, sleeper pedestal table, 4 chairs. Garage Sales ¢) Make this a baseball stitched chairs, $680. 734-536-0780 with further reductions Chrisopher Michalak R166 sofa, televisions, pictures, Bdrm: Complete modem Plymouth, Ml Gas drill. $115. queen sleeper reality... as the liquidation sale GailMurdock • 404 paintings, upright freezer/ king bed, 2 night stands, sofa, $525, brown/black- Jewelry continues. Bulk auction Kevin Parscell computer, gas bbq, lamps, armoire, 2 bench• Birmingham Estate Sale •1001 checked chair, $275, contem• Furniture & of all remaining assets if Edgar Polania clothes, purses & lots es, 2 side chairs, portable March 19-21, 10am-5pm. Musical Instruments A114 porary dining room light fix• necessary on Mon, Karal Reves more. fireplace & mirror 950 Shirley Rd. 48009. Accessories 1114 ture, $565. Misc tables, lamps March 30th ©10:30 a.m. Jerome Robinson Cash & Carry, Sitting Rm: Sectional Antiques, art, furniture, rugs, Collectible/Antiques A109 & bikes. Call: (248) 703-6362 BASE AMP HEAD . R. J. Montgomery & Dean Secord sofa, coffee table 4 sofas, lots of free stuff! 532 Gallien w/Galllen cabinet for Glassware/Pottery Assoc., Inc. Robert Stewart Bdrm: King headboard, 2 248-321-7572 1022 base. $450 or best offer. Porcelain/China 734-459-2323 Ron Smith chests, 2 side etiairs 863 R101 734-462-0878 Airplane & For more info visit: William Veasy LL: 3 upholstered rattan LIVONIA - Fundraiser. Disabled www. rjmauet ions, com (VZ Enterprise LLC.) R324 r chairs, assorted lawn American Veteran's Hall. Other Models Inventory: Household Items Continued chairs, sleeper, designer GUITARS WANTEO Cash/MC/Visa 30905 Plymouth Rd. March ALL & ANY Instruments . 1-80fl-579-SELL(7355) -15 lacked units, 2 boats, 5 chandeliers 19th-21st 9-4pm.FromAtoZ! Sank Debit Cards Trailers From The Place those WANTED. ANY COND. $$ (Dbsmwft Eccentric Some furniture. 734-546-6968 313-424-9212 Will Pick Up No Checks Accessories include: unwanted CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Doors Open 6pm- PREVIOUS Lalique, Baccarat, LIVONIA Mar. 19-22, Waterford crystal household lntniftoivntife.com JC Auction Services 9-4pm; 14313 Park- SECTION Mlnton, Wedgewood & btwn. 5 Mile & items for only 734-451-7444 Dansk dishes Schoolcraft, E.. of jcauctionservices.com f Levan. Hundreds of ENGLISH BULLDOG AKC Large assortment of books & tanning jars, clothes, PUPS 7 wks., shots, health CANTON oriental rugs, exception• $28* ESTATE SALE BY NANCY etc. Cheap! certified. $1800. Can SBnd ADOPT: al oriental desk, chair, Thurs-Sat, 10am-4pm. pics to phone or emaii. 989- A truly loving married couple Estate jewelry, prints & for 30 days with 42933 Lombardy, East of LIVONIA SCRAPBOOK YARD 310-0766 wishes to adopt your newborn watercolors, drapes, Morton Taylor, btwn SALE - Sun., 12-4pm - the Observer & into a home filled with linens & lots of misc. Warren & Joy Rd. Entire Scrappy Chic, 33509 8 Mile, Eccentric WESTIE PUPPIES 1 female, 2 warmth, happiness, security contents of home: Ethan W of Farmington Rd. Over 85 males, 9wks., AKC, Champion and endiess love. Expenses 4130 Gulf Ridge Newspapers! Allan furniture, dining sellers! 248-426-9020 Sired, non-shedding. $1100. paid. Please call Jessica and Off Long Lake Rd., btwn room set, bedroom set, Call Us Today: 248-623-1059 Terence at 800-556-1129. Middlebelt & Franklin, collectible glassware and turn S. on Gulf Gate Dr, to 1-866-818-7653 household misc. Gulf Ridge, E. to address "Some Restrictions Apply Transportation/Travel (734) 525-4603 (please do not park in front of mailboxes) DISNEY AREA STAY 7 Day, 6 IIMiMISllJHI ROYAL OAK 3415 Benjamin, CLOTHING - Designer, QUEEN • Pillowtop Mattress, LOST CAT Small, gray, tigar, Night. 2 Adult Disney tickets. 1-800-579-SELL #109, 48073. Frl.-Sun., Mar. Sale by Gorgeous vintage and today's $120. New in plastic with lost March 6th near Merriman Paid $750, Sell for $249. Good wwu\hometownUfe,com1-800-579-735 5 20-22, 9-4pm. Lladro, china, LILLY M. & CO. clothes, also gorgeous'shoes. warranty. Can deliver. & Joy. Any info please. 734- lor one year. 734-226-0119 crystal, silver, & furniture. Different sizes. 313-565-1062 Call: (24B) 416-6288 812-0290 or 734-444-4903 C4 (*) Observer & Eccer;t;ic | Thursday, March 19,2009 online at hometowntife.com Help Wanted-Oflice A Help Wanted-General Help Wanted-General Help Wanted-General (J| HelpWanled-Medical (J) Help Wanted-Medical (J) Help Wanted-Domestic Clerical W Assembly/Delivery CHEMISTRY/ BIOLOGY CUSTOMER SERVICE Karaoke Host Person Medical Biller LIVE-IN CARE for 2 seniors Nursing experience required. National Co. seeking delivery/ TEACHER - PT Energetic, entertainer-type ASSISTANT OFFICE 2+ yrs. exp. Must be profi• PHLEBOTOMY (fall 2009 school year) - for REPRESENTATIVE person with good singing cient in physician billing, CPT Light housekeeping duties assembly tech for the Novi, MANAGER EDUCATION upper School students at pri• We are seeking a friendly and voice needed. 248-48B-5501 &.ICD-9 coding, dependable. Send letter/resume with 3 ref• Ml area to deliver/assemble Healthcare co.in Northville is vate K-12 schooi. Degree energetic and bilingual Full-Time/Benefits, erences. [email protected] looking for a ,FT Assistant exercise equip, gametables, in required, experience pre• (French Canadian & English} Lawn Foreman Email; [email protected] Sat. accelerated classes or call: 610-217-5170 Customer Service Rep. Daily Office Manager. Knowledge of grurd basketball systems. ferred. Submit cover letter Must have 2 yrs exp. & beg. April/May, 10-4pm. Must have own truck and duties consist of answering QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel/ MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST and resume" to: chauffer license. Canton area. Garden City &Troy; $925, tools 1-800-874-1487 adamsa pus@ya hoo. com calls from our call center, per• Word, payroll, AP/AR. & HR, Full Time, busy OB/GYN. Position Wanted Email resume: Incl. book, (313) 382-3857 [email protected] or fax to 248-542-8619 by forming daily tasks on a com• Fax resume: 24B-735-1010 Experienced ONLY, Must puter, simple math computa• multi-task. 248-948-1990 x11 3/23/09 [email protected] Professional Cleaning tions for balancing reports & RECEPTIONIST Service Do you need your Help Wanted-General (j) CHIROPRACTIC ASST, other special projects LAWN SPRAYING Medical Receptionist .For Northville law firm, full Help Wanted-Sales house, office, condo clean? A word to the wise, Energetic & Upbeat! Doctor's Position offers medical bene• CERTIFIED TECH Livonia, Part-Time to start, APPOINTMENT SETTER TOP PAY! FT/PT time. Candidate must possess Cali Cathy at 734-326-1862 (!'','''''¾) when looking for a office experience preferred. fits and the opportunity for Mon. & Thurs. 8 hrs. each. : 248-478-3088 professional telephone/ .typ• Idea! for anyone who cant MuL great deal check the Great pay. Call 734-266-8444 advancement. Individuals Minimum 1 yr. medical recep• ing skills: ability to multitask DOOR TO DOOR get out to work. Warkfrom applying must be proficient in MANAGER for dry cleaners tionist exp, required. EMR ; Opportunities ^jj) MS Outlook, Word and Excel. and attention to detail. Please APPQfNTMENT SETTERS home PT, schedule pick• Observer & Eccentric Must have full knowledge of exp. helpful. Work references Individual must have good list salary req.. Send or fax Michigan's fastest growing ups for Purple Heart Call Classifieds! Find the best garage plant operations and possess must accompany resume. typing skills, excellent verbal resume to: Callie A Demski window & siding co. has High Tech Dental Practice 9-5, M-F. 734-728-4572 excellent customer service Email: [email protected] sales in your skills and a desire to learn. Morello Law Group PC. openings -in the Canvassing Prime iocation, Westland, Mi. AUrO PAINTERS HELPER skills. Willing to train candi• Flexible terms & cond for a Starting rate for this position 41000 W 7 Mile Rd , Ste 200 Dept. Westland area. Clean- For Milford area shop. Some O&E Classifieds! date with some dry cleaning tight economy. Turn key oper• is between $9 & $13/hr . Northville, Ml 48167 cut, responsible, motivated "It's All About Results' light body work. $700 per experience. Call 734-591-6166 ©beenrer^lcrermft individuals. Full-Time only. ation. Cai! Daie. 540-290-8629 depending on skill level & exp. (248) 347-2999 week to start + benefits. Musi Base +• commission, Observer & Eccentric Fax resume 313-937-5008 Mature greeter who likes peo• MEDICAL/O ENTAL have 2 yrs. exp. yalid driver's Only serious applicants apply. license & clean recor ple and animals. Thursday- RECRUITMENT 1-800-579-SELL Sunday from Ham-4pm. Dave: 734-271-5911 free. 313-395-2519 E.O.E DIRECT CARE STAFF Help Wanted-Dental @) $8.20 wages & benefits. 248-374-0200 Brett:-.,.:;; ..,,73,4.406,1194 Must be trained/valid license. 313-255-6295 Restaurant Help Experienced only Waiters, Dentai Assistant GREAT OPPORTUNITY ESTIMATOR/ Waitresses, bartenders, hoste- Experienced dental assistant T for Professionals, • RNs • LPNs • EMTs ses & bus help. Apply in per• desired for Part-time employ• PROJECT MANAGER • Case Managers Homemakers, son only. 28500 Schoolcraft, ment. Must have knowledge of S & J Asphalt is seeking an • Receptionists Students, & Retirees experienced, aggressive, team Livonia (next to Super 8 oral surgery, orthodontics and • Dental Assistants TO SUPPLEMENT oriented person to be respon• Hotel). March 19th-March root canals. E-mail resume to • Respiratory Therapist YOUR INCOME! sible 1or bidding residential 31st. M-Sat 10am-1pm. [email protected] • Medical Assistants Weed Man Lawn Care is and commericial sealcoat proj• Server & Kitchen Help • Nurse Managers looking for outgoing, com• ects, fax or email resume and Experience would help. DENTAL ASSISTANT • Psychologists petitive people to join our salary req. to 734-721-2006 Southfieid. Call 734-968-4486 Friendly, busy, non-smoking •Medical Biller sales staff. We believe in or [email protected] and ask for Clarissa pediatric dental office in Novi • And more! an honest and profession• POLICE OFFICER seeking full-time assistant.. 1 FRONT DESK CLERK If you are looking to place al'environment, and with The City of Wayne is accepting =prj!ications.to establish a Police Officer eligibility lis!. TEACHERS yr. exp. preferred. Will train. Exp'd. only. All shifts. FT & PT an ad for any of the above our training and your atti• Applicants must conform to empiovrnent standards as set by the Michigan Commission A private accredited high Must be detail oriented, calm, Apply in person: tude you will excel in school is now accepting appli• self-starter & adaptable to positions, ask about our: on Ls-v iinforcc-menr Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.). Holiday Inn Express Hotel phone sales. Base pay is cations for full and part time change. No evenings. Benefits. MEDICAL/DENTAL APPLICANTS MUSI (at the time of submitting application) 3950 S. Lotz Road, Canton. instructors in the following (248) 478-3232 RECRUITMENT $9/hour +4% commission Mo phone calls. a. Provide copy ut VOL;:' valid drivsr'c license (with no more than 3 utrent points on driving positions' SECTION and bonuses. Hours are record; Mon-Thurs 6pm-9pm, and GOLF COURSE ROUGE PARK You can place your ad for DENTAL OFFICE MANAGER Sat 9am-1pm b. Provide copy of ccr;nic£if of -u.'Cf SSIVI completion of the M.C.O.L.E.S. Pre-employment PT Seasonal Available. •APU.S. History only $55/inch (three inch Call us today and Physical Agility m.ti Rtrid'ngWi'it'^g Skills Test; All Positions. •AP U.S. Government Must possess excellent min.)' The Observer & •U.S. History join our team! c. Provide A Lurrei:; M.C.G LIS. cc^ific^o;: (as certified or certifiable) 313-537-4390 leadership & communica• Eccentric's Medical/ •Government Dental Recruitment 248-477-4880 Applicants must maintain ,VI.C O.L.F.5. certification for the duration of the hiring process. Must tion skills, demonstrate GROUNDS/MAINT. PERSON •AP Chemistry outgoing, friendly personal• Section will publish on possess good moral charade! as determined by; a favorable background investigation covering Needed for Westland apart• •Honors Chemistry ity. Dentai software experi• Sunday, March 29th. • schooi, employ merit records 'icme environment and personal tiaits and integrity. •Chemistry ment community. Some bene• ence required. Novi, Deadline to place an ad in Applications must be picked up in the ' fits available. Experience pre• •Economics this section is Thursday, Fax resume 248-380-0201 City of Wayne-City Hall ferred. •Psychology March 26th at noon. 3355 S. Wayne Rd., Wayne, Ml 48184 Please apply in person at Contact one of our Minimum 2 years high school An application form is also nvaiisbif. or our website: www,ci.wayne.mi.us/persortnel.htmi • 6737 N. Wayne Rd. Westland, Representative for more Help Wanted-DomestiD Ml. Mo Faxes Please! teaching experience is information, or to reserve Applications must be completed \? :ts entirely and on file in the Personnel Department by Help Wanted-Medical (J) For more info please required. Send resumes by your space: 4:00 p.m. on April 3,2003 No fsverj or e-mailed applications will be accepted. call 734-326-8270 fax to 248-661-4324. Or No resumes v.'iil be ac:?pted without written application form. Email Resues to: 1-800-579-7355 AMBULTORY female looking The City of Wayne does riot disc; i-nrate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, Hair, Nails & other services [email protected] MEDICAL BILLER or email: .'for live-in to assist with oeads@ religion, age o: disability in employment or the provision of services. BELLA MENTE Clientele pre• subject Line 1769 Experienced ONLY. Posting meals, personal care, laundry. ferred. Apply: 8060 Merriman, and claim fallow up OB/GYN hometownlifexom Mon AM-Sat AM. OE0e648578v3 Westland. 734-293-5159 Equal Opportunity Employee Practice. 248-948-1930 x11 Livonia. 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FORD PONT, BUICK, GMC Bill Brown Ford AVIS FORD (734) 522-0030 1-600-586-3518 (734) 453-2500 (734) 453-2500 (734) 522-0030 (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-2500 online at hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,2009 (*) (¾ MAZDA 5 SPORT 2008 G-5 CPE 2008 Dark blue, GRAND PRIX 2008 Deep VUE 2008 Blue, Air, Tilt, PL, PW and WRANGLER 2006 LINCOLN LS 2006 $15,998 auto & more! $10,995 $8,000 BELOW MSRP AVIS FORD CD! Performance Delivered! WRANGLER 2005 4x4, black, Auto, V6, air, low miles LEXUS ES-350 2007 V8, black, X 2 chromes, ONLY $16,980 power moon $18,996 ZEPHYR 2006 (248) 355-7515 BOB JEANNOTTE Just $14,373! auto, hard top $12,995 $15,450 Stk. 9C9075A Black, loaded, V-6, 1 owner, DICK SCOn NISSAN executive vehicle, 4 dr, 53,000 Navigation, 26K, $17,! PONT, BUICK, GMC 888-372-9836 Bill Brown Ford NORTH BROS. FORD miles, Carfax Report avail, Bill Brown Ford AVIS FORD Ask for Demitri (734) 522-0030 1-800-586-351B $23,995/best. (248) 894-0095 (734) 522-0030 (248) 355-7515 (734) 453-2500 (734) 495-1000 G-6 2006 GRAND MARQUIS LS 2004 GRAND PRIX 2008 Leather, loaded, low miles, 4 door, gold, only $11,995 What a value! $13,960 sharp!! Only $9,950 Stk. P20806 JOHN ROGIN BUICK BOB JEANNOTTE 734-525-0900 PONT, BUICK, GMC NORTH BROS. FORD COROLLA 1997 (734) 453-2500 1-800-586-3518 4 door, auto, air, budget priced $3,960 Stk. 9C8311A MILAN 2007 V6, leather, GRAND PRIX GT 2005 Burg, power moon, 29K, $15,997 G-6 2007 loaded, only $11,995 NORTH BROS. FORD 4 door, blue, moon and 1-800-586-3518 Bill Brown Ford more, 18K, $13,995 BOB JEANNOTTE (734) 522-0030 BOB JEANNOTTE PONT, BUICK, GMC Volkswagen MILAN PREMIER 2007 PONT, BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Leather, 19K miles, (734) 453-2500 GRAND PRIX GXP 2006 certified $13,997 CABRIO 1995 Loaded, only 5,000 miles! Summer fun $1,798 Bill Brown Ford Like a new onel! RALPH THAYER AUTO G-6 2007 734-425-5400 (734) 522-0030 BOB JEANNOTTE 2009 Ford Fusion SE Silver, air, auto $12,995 MILAN PREMIER 2008 PONT, BUICK, GMC GOLF 2003 Auto, air, fuli $14,498 BOB JEANNOTTE power, great shape $5,994 PERM A/Z Plan Lease I-J 7 » 7 i 7 I PER MO. AVIS FORD (734) 453-2500 RALPH THAYER AUTO • PONT, BUICK, GMC 734-425-5400 (248) 355-7515 GRAND PRIX GXP 2007 36 Months J^J [ |4 $2494 Due (734) 453-2500 Black, 16K, fast! Only $18,495 36,000 Miles..., LLJ ^LJ at SigninSigr g SABLE 1995 4 Dr., auto, pi, G-6 2007 Dark blue, V6, pw, ps, sunroof, $1400. BOB JEANNOHE auto, 4 door $13,495 248-669-9716 PONT, BUICK, GMC BOB JEANNOTTE S40 2008 Buy for per mo, for 72 mo. with O down! (734) 453-2500 LUXURY & ECONOMY . SABLE 2003 LX PONT, BUICK, GMC Leather, plus many more GRAND PRIX GXP 2068 Red, ONLY $299 MONTHLY options. $3800. (734) 453-2500 VB, 15K, moon $1-9,995 DICK SCOn NISSAN TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 Ask for Phil (734) 495-1000 G-6 GT 2G05 BOB JEANNOTTE Stock SABLE LS 2005 2009 Ford Edge SE #90000 Low miles $7,998 Burg, moon, 4 door $11,995 PONT, BUICK, GMC AVIS FORD BOBJEANNOTTE (734) 453-2500 Autos Under $2000 A/ZPIan Lease (248) 355-7515 MO. PONT, BUICK, GMC GRAND PRIX GXP 2008 V8, 36 Months Due (734) 453-2500 red, 8K, moon, only $20,495 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 36,000 Miles... _J iQjgy at SigninSigni g BOB JEANNOHE MINI VAN 1995 G-6 GT 2006 Leather, moon• Has damage to right side, ALTIMA 2005 roof, auto, fully loaded, PONT, BUICK, GMC doors, DRIVEASLE OR PARTS. $950/best offer. Transmission WHITE, NICELY EQUIPPED Sharp!! $11,950 JOHN ROGIN BUICK (734) 453-2500 rebuilt Sept 2008, engine has per mo. for 72 mo. with 0 down! ONLY $9,959 high mileage but very good, 734-525-09QP GTO 2005 Red, auto, leather, DICK SCOn NISSAN tires have 12,000 miles, I have sharp, fast! Only $18,495 Ask for Kenny (734) 495-1000 G-6 GT CONV 2007 all paperwork. See car before Silver, 18K, $19,995 BOB JEANNOTTE calling, located in Mobile Gas Station, Ann Arbor Rd/Ann ALTIMA 2007 BOB JEANNOTTE PONT, BUICK, GMC Arbor Trail in Livonia. 2009 Ford Flex SE AS, Call: (734) 516-9969 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CAR PONT, BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 $13,998 OR LESS!! A/ZPIan Lease PER MO. (734) 453-2500 MONTANA 2003 DICK SCOTT NISSAN Leather, moon with entertain• 36 Months \t )-}•! $2999Due Ask for Phil (734) 495-1000 G6 6-CYL 2006 ment center. Immaculate. 36,000 Miles. JADE GREEN, 30 MPG $49/down, $121/month. Signing Must be working. ONLY $9,999 ALTIMA SE 2004 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 $9,998 DICK SCOH NISSAN TORRENT 2006 Graphite 1 AVIS FORD Ask for Demitri Buy for *>&y per mo. for 72 mo. with O down (248) 355-7515 (734) 495-1000 Gray, Sunroof, Alloys, CD, Immaculate! Reduced SENTRA 2008 $12,995! Classifieds LIKE NEW, VERY LOW MILES G6 GT 2008 888-372-9836 THIS WEEK $14,999 WHY BUY A NEW ONE?? 1-800-579-SELL Wk DICK SCOTT NISSAN ONLY $14,990 www.hometewnlife.com Ask for Phil (734) 495-1000 DICK SCOH NISSAN VIBE 2007 Blue, auto, air & Ask for Jesse (734) 495-1000 more! $12,995 SENTRA GXE 2002 BOB JEANNOTTE 4 door, $5,395 GRAND PRIX 2005 V6, AVIS Does PONT, BUICK, GMC BOB JEANNOTTE power roof, loaded '$10,995 What Others PONT, BUICK, GMC Bill Brown Ford (734) 453-2500 (734) 522-0030 8 MILE BD (734) 453-2500 CAN'T! 37300 MICHIGAN AVENUE at NEWBURGH GRAND PRIX 2007 VERSA 2007 You're Approved Sedan, white, 33K, $11,995 fON 2005 Moonroof, air, CD, JUST EAST OF 1-275 • WAYNE GREAT MPG, FUN TO DRIVE For The Auto ONLY $199 PER MONTH BOB JEANNOnE loaded, sharp!! Only $8,950 DICK SCOn NISSAN JOHN ROGIN BUICK YOU Want www.demmer.com aplanheadquarters.com PONT, BUICK, GMC 734-525-0900 FORD RD Ask for Kenny (734) 495-1000 (734) 453-2500 RELAY 2005 4 to choose, GUARANTEED! Jack Demmer loaded, sharp!! Low miles, Call For Details GRAND PRIX 2008 from $13,950 MICHIGAN AVENUE Black on black, Sports sedan JOHN ROGIN BUICK ASK FOR MR. SCOTT FQHD FREEWAY WON'T LAST AT $13,689 734-525-0900 (248) 355-7515 ALERO 2000 DICK SCOn NISSAN SATURN SL 1998 Add tax, title, p late, doc fee. Security deposit waived. With approved credit. Ail, prior sales excluded. Must qualify for A/Z/D plan renewal. Pictures may not represent Auto, 4 door $4,976 Ask for Demitri $2,476 actual vehicles. All rebates assigned to dealer. See dealerfor details. oEoeew OB RALPH THAYER AUTO (734) 495-1000 . RALPH THAYER AUTO r «ffl.|p' •. "OEOBfa 734-425-5400 734-425-5400 'Purchase payments plus tax, title, license & doc fees Net all rebates. With approved credit. "Price plus tax, title, license & DOC fees. Net all rebates. Including GM Lease to Buy offer antflnstaht Value Certificates limited while supplies last. ***Lease 39moi39,000 miles with option to purchase at lease end for predetermined amount with QM Employee eligibility £ current lessee. Lease to buy offer payments net all incentives plus tax. Total due Includes: title, transfer, doc. fees & tax on down payment 8395 disposition fee due at termination. With approved credit Pictures may not depict actual vehicles. (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 19,2009 online at hometownlife.com %o \ Trusted by 14,934 families in 2008. One J ij>tm jjeip yOUTS RealEstateOne.com Ann Arbor 734-455-7000 Green Oak 248-437-38« Livonia 734-591-9200 Monroe 248-208-2900 Plymouth 734-455-7000 Walled lake . 248484-1065 GREAT COMMUNITY CONDO IN ANN ARBOR! 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