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BY TIFFANY L. PARKS having the expansion open for township won't rush the deci• OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the upcoming school year was WHAT DO YOU THINK? sion-making process. crucial. Tell us what you think about "We are waiting for more Supporters of the proposed The Canton Planning Canton Charter Academy's plan information to come back," he expansion of Canton Charter Commission officially accepted to expand. Do you think it will said, pointing to a traffic study Academy have implored the paperwork for the plan, which negatively impact traffic at Ford that has been reviewed by the Canton Township Board of would double the size of the township and sent back to the . and Ridge roads? Either e-mail Trustees to move swiftly in school's 50,000-square-foot expansion's backers. approving the plan so that the facility, on Jan. 14. Since that your thoughts to editor Kurt Until the traffic study is facility's doors will be open in time, dozens of the academy's Kuban at kkubanthometownlife. complete, McLaughlin said time for the next school year. supporters have gone before com, or post a comment on our the issue can't go before the But township officials have the township board to express Web site at www.hometownlife. Planning Commission. BILL BRESLER [ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER said CCA got off to a slow start their desire to see the proposal com. "The key issue is whether the Canton Charter Academy, located at Ridge and Ford roads, has plans to if they were planning to have approved. state will permit a function• expand. the addition available to stu• The academy, which opened ing light at Ridge and Ford," dents in the fall. in 2000 and is chartered by said Lang, who has three.chil- she said, noting that the traffic fic but said the growth of the emy first surfaced, the facility "We just got your stuff," Central Michigan University, dren who attend the school. light just east of the intersec• school would be worth ham• was tagged for a spot near the Trustee Melissa McLaughlin is aiming to build onto its "(A) year is a lifetime for these tion at the school's entrance mering out the issue. Ridge and Warren roads inter• told Ted Lang, a CCA board one-story building at Ford and students." may pose a problem in get• "This is a stellar academy section. After a great amount member, at a recent board Ridge roads. Enrollment would Township Supervisor Tom ting another light approved by and it is something worth get• of opposition, which was meeting. "(We won't) put the rise from 692 students to about Yack said if CCA had submit• the Michigan Department of ting behind," he said. "This largely based on traffic issues, rubber stamp on it." 1,300. ted its plans to the township Transportation. is more than just a charter the proposal was revamped to McLaughlin, who said any According to school officials, sooner, it "would have benefit• "MDOT has very strict stan• school. Whatever roadblocks place the school at its current approval process needs time to CCA has a waiting list of 1,200 ed everybody." dards." exist, we can knock them location. pan out, questioned why CCA students for next year and only With traffic being the most Lang acknowledged that the down. We have been down this didn't submit its preliminary 80 openings. important issue surrounding township has concerns about road before." [email protected] plans to the township last fall if "Don't let this year be lost * the expansion, Yack said the the expansion's effect on traf- When plans for the acad• (734)459-2700

'Eggtravagant' day Two-year-otd Anirudh Krishnan found lots of Easter eggs Saturday during Canton's annual taster Lgguavaganza egg hunt at Heritage Park. The Easter Bunny Breakfast was held the same morning <~.i Summit on the Park. For more photos and a story about the activities, please see page A3. You can also visit our Web site at www.hometownlife.com.

BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Defendant Gary Steele talks with his attorney David Lee during a court hearing Monday. Court hearing postponed for cop accused of torture

BY TIFFANY L. PARKS David Lee, requested that the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER matter be adjourned. Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Gary Allen Steele's preliminary Scott Ehlfeldt agreed. examination has been postponed When Steele, who had been until April 11 at the request of his called a model police officer by new attorney and the state. his previous attorney, entered Steele, 42, a Detroit police the courtroom, his ex-girlfriend, officer accused of torturing and Kimberly Ann Golematis, assaulting his ex-girlfriend, was began crying and left with her in 35th District Court Monday for the exam when his attorney, Please see HEARING, A3 BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Prescribed burns to help survival of native plant

BY TIFFANY L. PARKS and Warren nature pond and the Burrowing animals, along with that brings the environment back to to cost more than $10,000. They are OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Flodin Park nature trail in the coming above-ground wildlife, would be safe status quo," Caccamo said. looking for a private company to do months. from the flames. McLaughlin agreed. the burns and are receiving bids for Leisure Services, in connection In the works for more than a year, "It would be very controlled and "The corner of Sheldon and Warren the work. with the Canton Fire Department the prescribed burns would be used to very safe," she said, adding that a pre• would look so much better," she said. The township is expected to mail and Municipal Services, is moving encourage native plant regeneration scribed burn couldn't go forth without Within a month of the burns, flyers to homes near the burn sites forward with plans for the first-ever in areas currently choked out by inva• proper weather conditions. Thurston said native plants would explaining the process and procedure. prescribed burns in the township. sive species. The township trustees, Todd LaJoy, begin to surface. A citizen's meeting is slated for the "This is an innovativepractice," Leigh Thurston of Municipal Melissa McLaughlin, Karl Zarbo and Park Supervisor Abe Vinitski said second of April. said Leisure Services director Ann Services said the burns would consist Todd Caccamo, all supported the preliminary estimates for burning the Conklin, of the procedure which is of a light, controlled fire that would project. proposed 3.5 acres are about $4,000. [email protected] expected to take place at the Sheldon barely penetrate the area's surface. "This is a part of a natural process Conklin said the project isn't expected (734)459-2700

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Canton Economic Club the Plymouth High School BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER large toys, etc Admission is $1. football program. If you are luncheon Those shopping with strollers interested in participating as a Well-earned recognition will be admitted after 10 a.m. The Canton Economic Gkro comic, or in attending, contact St Thomas a' Becket Church will meet on Wednesday, April Tiffany at (313) 300-7620 or e- Canton High senior Allison Schmitt, who capped an is at 555 South Lilley Road, 2, at 11:30 a.m., at the Summit mail [email protected]. extraordinary high school swimming career by placing first Canton. For more information on the Park, and feature guest in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events at the Division 1 contact the church at (734) 981- speaker UAW President Ron Chamber dinner auction state meet at Eastern Michigan University, has been named 1333 or visit their Web site at Gettelfinger. The Canton Chamber of one of the nominees for the Detroit Athletic Club's Michigan http://kirstemoUne.com/mom- The Gub, which is being Commerce of will host its High School Athlete of the Year Award. This honor is awarded 2mom.html. reinstituted after an extended annual dinner auction fund• not only for athletic ability, but also for the academic and hiatus, will host semi-annual raiser on Friday, April 11 from humanitarian efforts of high school student athletes. Each Mom to mom sale luncheons with special guest 7 p.m.-midnight at Burton year six female and six male athletes are nominated to Connection Church (formally speakers. The luncheons were Manor in Livonia. receive this honor. Winners of the 2008 Michigan High School Tri-City Christian) in Canton is developed with the purpose This year's theme is Athlete of the Year Award will be announced during the having its Spring Mom to Mom of introducing Canton's busi• "Margaritaville". Guests are annual Dodge National Athletic Awards, which will be held at Sale on Saturday, April 5, at ness and professional sec• invited to dress in costume for the DAC on Monday, May 12. The program will be televised by 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Table rentals tor to leaders in the areas of the event. The evening gives WDIV Channel 4 and later broadcast by Comcast around the are sold to capacity with more manufacturing, government, those in attendance network• state. than 75 moms selling their kids' entertainment, health care and ing possibilities and socializing clothes, toys, baby equipment, economics. with more than 400 key busi• etc. There is a $1 admission. The cost is $20. Reservations ness people and community Connection Church is located at are required and can be made leaders. Tickets are $75 and 3855 Sheldon Road in Canton, by calling (734) 394-5185. include dinner, open bar, just north of Michigan Avenue. entertainment, raffles, live and For more info, please e-mail Corriveau coffee hour silent auction. [email protected]. State Rep. Marc Corriveau, Sponsorship opportunities D-Northville, invites residents are available. Sponsorships Friends of Canton Farmers to talk over a cup of coffee dur• range from $2,500 to $300 Market ing an evening coffee hour at and are available for businesses John Glenn reunion characters per line, including Atlantis Restaurant. 6 p.m., March 31 at Parthenon looking to expand their expo• John Glenn High School spaces. Bench plaques with your The Civitans are looking for Canton Farmers Market is Coney Island and Restaurant, sure before, after and during Class of1988 will hold its 20 special message will be mounted new members and invite the currently looking for new and 39910 Ford Road.in Canton. the event. Sponsorships will year reunion on Saturday, Aug. directly onto your bench. public to attend this meeting. unique vendors to add to our "Talking with residents include tickets to the event 23 at Roma's of Garden City. For more information, call The Atlantis is located at 39500 growing outdoor market. We about issues that are important and a number of recognition Tickets are $30 per person. For (734) 728-1300. Ann Arbor Road just east of wish to offer additional fresh to them and their families is mechanisms. tickets and more information 1-275 in Plymouth Township. produce, organic foods, distinc• a very important part of my If you are interested in please visit the Web site jgh- Grief support group Cost of dinner is $17 per per• tive edibles, live plants and job as a state representative," sponsoring this event, visit the, s88reunion.com. The Sharing & Caring son (choice from three entrees) other merchandise. During Corriveau said. It's important Chamber's Web site at www. Coffee Hour is an ongoing and the cost is $17 per person. the season, rain or shine, the for me to hear from residents cantonchamber.com, complete St. Michael registration grief support group for wid• Trustee Zarbo will speak at Farmers Market offers great so I can continue to do a good sponsorship form, and fax Registrations are now ows and widowers hosted by 7:30. entertainment, kids' arts and job of representing them in the to (734) 453-4503. For more being accepted at St. Michael Heartland Hospice. The group Please RSVP to (734) 459- crafts projects, and is a great Capitol." information or to purchase Christian School in Canton. is held 10-11 a.m. at Heartland 1896 [email protected] attraction for local patrons. Corriveau holds coffee hours, tickets, contact Lisa Lewis, The school offers preschool (3 Healthcare Center, 4701N. The Civitans are committed Applications are currently office hours and other events events coordinator, at (734) year old) through sixth grade, Lilley Road, Canton. to community service, gaining being accepted for the 2008 throughout the 20th District 453-4040. including the half day Young The focus of the group is on knowledge through personal season. Stall rentals are avail• to talk with as many residents ( Fives and full or half day kin• the later stages of grief, with and professional development, able for the 15 market dates for as possible about any issues Relay for Life dergarten. Their academic pro• an emphasis on learning to live and fellowship. Some of their $100. The rental fee for each or concerns. If your business This year's Relay for Life of gram is taught by qualified and with the loss. service projects include Special individual market date is only or organization would like Canton will be held at Heritage credentialed teachers, and they This group is held the first Olympics, Paws with a Cause, $10. Vendor market applica• to schedule an event with Park on May 17-18, and offers support the development of the and third Wednesday of the Camp Civitan for the devel- tions and registration forms Corriveau, please contact his everyone in the community an whole child in a small class size month and is open to any• opmentally disabled, Adopt- are available at leisure.canton- office at (877) 20TH-REP opportunity to participate in setting. one grieving the loss of a a-Highway, and many more. mi.org or by contacting the (208-4737). the fight against cancer. For more information, call spouse. There is no charge. For a complete list and more Market Master via e-mail at Corriveau also holds regu• This year marks 10 years (734)459-9720. For information, contact Ann information about the club, visit [email protected] or by lar office hours three times for Relay For Life of Canton, Christensen, toll-free at (888) http://www.civitan.net/pl3rm- calling (734) 394-5323. a month: the first Monday featuring a new Fight Back Fellows Creek fund-raiser 973-1145. outhmich. For more information about of every month at the Wayne Ceremony at 10:45 a.m. on The Friends of Fellows Creek Canton's growing Farmers Public Library; the first Friday May 17- While the Luminaria and Canton Leisure Services Rotary poker tournament Mom 2 Mom sale Market, visit leisurexanton- of every month at Northville and Survivor Ceremonies offer are offering an opportunity The Canton Rotary Club Children's clothes, toys, mi.org or contact the Market City Hall; and the third time to remember those lost to to create a lasting tribute to will host a poker tournament books, videos, maternity Master at (734) 394-5323. Monday of every month at the cancer and celebrate those who friends or family members by fund-raiser on March 29 at clothes, and more will be sold at Plymouth District Library. All have won the battle, the Fight purchasing a commemorative the Hickory Creek Golf Club, 30-plus tables when the Canton Canton Newcomers office hours are from 10 a.m. to Back Ceremony gives everyone bench or brick paver at Fellows on Ridge Road north of Ford Newcomers, a social, civic and meeting 11 a.m. a chance to make a personal Creek Golf Club. Personalized Road. Registration begins at charitable group host their commitment to how they're benches and brick pavers will 5 p.m., and the game starts at public Mom 2 Mom sale from The public is invited to 'Comedy Night' at Village going to take action against be placed in a pathway around 6 p.m. The cost to play is $50. 8:30 a,m. to 1 p.m., April 5 at learn the impact and rewards Theater cancer. Fellows Creek Golf Club, locat• Rebuys and add-ons are $40 for Summit on the Park (46000 of "Giving the Gift of Life" If you are interested in start• ed at 2936 S.Lotz Road. • the first hour. Prize money will Summit Parkway, Canton). 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BY TONY BRUSCATO the Plymouth and Canton com• OBSERVER STAFF WRITER munities. Trumpka, a presence around town riding his red Jerry Trumpka contracted scooter, collapsed and died from polio at the age of 9 - three years an apparent heart attack. BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER before the Salk polio vaccine "He was a great employee and Those close to him remembered Jerry Trumpka, shown here at a Plymouth became available - enduring the friend, he'll be missed by every• Whalers game, as 'a great friend' after his passing Monday morning. Cooking up some help pain of scalding hot towels on one," said Marie Morrow, PCUW Some 200 guests recently attended when the Keller Williams Realty his legs and a cast from the waist president "He was a very dedi• . "Jerry realty did care about have been able to lead a produc• Plymouth Market Center hosted a Chili Cook off fund-raiser which down as part of his treatment. cated person and believed in the helping other people, he was a tive life," said Trumpka to fellow raised $4,986 to donate toward medication and chemotherapy costs It was fitting Trumpka was United Way. His goal was tohel p quiet giver," she said. "He liked Rotarians in 2003. "I've been for Greg Borowiak, grandson of one of their agents, Marge Tack. 'I president of the Plymouth AM. people, and no matter what you helping people because he felt he married 25 years (now 30), we couldn't be more proud of the hard work our KW Cares Committee Rotary in 2003, an international asked of Jerry he always did it." had been helped by the service have a child and I have a job. I and our agents did to help raise almost $5,000 for Greg. I am organization whose effort since Trumpka was instrumental groups when he was a kid. He never thought I would be a club blessed to lead such a fantastic team of caring agents/ says Team 1985 has been to eradicate polio in developing the Sandra Sagear felt a kinship to giving back to president of a group that fights Leader Mike Workman. As soon as the Plymouth Market Center worldwide^ Trumpka, who suf• Award, given by the Plymouth people." polio, hands out scholarships and heard Greg needed help the KW Cares Committee including Ray fered from post-polio syndrome, A.M. Rotary and named after a Beth Stewart of Plymouth helps young people with adversi• Velasco, Marge Tack, Jim Buettner, Melissa Sambrone and Ann Waight called it an emotional moment former Plymouth High School Township, current president of ties they face. I'm really blessed." mobilized. Sponsors donated door prizes and 25 agents and staff when he introduced a 15-year- student who overcame the strug• the Plymouth AM. Rotary, said Trumpka is survived by his donated batches of their best chili. An estimated 200 guests came old from Peru who wore a leg gles of living with polio. A wall Trumpka's name will be placed wife, Becky, and one daugh• through the office over the three-hour event. brace because of polio. honoring all the recipients is vis• along Sagear's in future scholar• ter, Toni. Visiting hours at the 1 had to hold back the tears " ible inside the front entrance at ship awards. "Jerry was one of the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home said Trumpka at the early morn• the new Plymouth High School. founding members of our AM. in Plymouth are scheduled for ing Rotary meeting. "I haven't Fellow Rotarian Deb Madonna Rotary 0ub," said Stewart "He today (Thursday) 2-8 p.m., with seen a kid in a leg brace in years, said she first met Trumpka when was made an honorary member aprayer service at 7:30 p.m Radio station and it brought back a lot of child• his name surfaced as someone when his health precluded great• The funeral will be 11 hood memories. It was really who could help initiate the er participation. "He will sure ajn. Saturday, March 29, at tough." award and $500 scholarships be missed, his enthusiasm and Resurrection Catholic Church in Trumpka, 57, died Monday' in Sagear's name. "I called him his love forpeople, " she added. Canton Township. faces cash crunch morning shortly after arriv• up as a stranger and he said he'd "He will be greatly missed by all ing for work at the Plymouth help," said Madonna, who resides members in our dub." Observer staff writer Julie Brown con• BY TONY BRUSCATO them, so that's pretty good." Community United Way office in Plymouth Township. "He iden• Despite fighting the effects of tributed to this report. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER However, the student-run in downtown Plymouth, where tified with Sandy and took it per• polio all his life, Trumpka rarely station operates on a subsidy he was operations associate. sonally. It was important to him let it get him down. thruscatofhometowniife.com When it rains it pours. from the school district bud• The organization serves both that we get the wall done." "Through all the difficulties, I {734)459-2700 The Plymouth-Canton get, radiothons and donations. Educational Park radio sta• Another $3,000 is a financial tion, WSDP FM, recently spent hit that will be difficult to $3,500 to install a new cable handle. "It's definitely taking between the transmitter and a dent out of our savings, but TSA accepts signups for holiday meal antenna. The defective cable, hopefully we'll keep it as mini- ' believed to be the original from mal as possible," said Keith. 1972, forced the high school "Maybe it's a chance for alums The Senior Alliance Holiday TSA has a meal request form and if the receive home deliv• year that holiday meals are not radio station at Salem High and supporters of the station to Meals program is gearing up available at senior centers in its ered meals. One meal will be served due to lack of funding. School off the air for about a step up and help us out. to provide hot, festive meals to service area that can be mailed given to each eligible person. There is no state or federal week before resuming pro• "I had one alumnae member homebound seniors in the 34 to The Senior Alliance, 3850 With Easter on the hori-" funding for holiday meals; its gramming. donate money after stopping in southern and western Wayne Second St., Suite 201, Wayne, zon, Pete the Fuzzy Peep is existence is entirely dependent However, the money prob• and talking about the expenses County communities oh MI 48184. Meal request forms back again to help The Senior upon the generosity of indi• lems didn't stop there. related to the cable," he said. Easter Sunday. And it's still not can also be obtained by calling Alliance raise money to serve vidual donors. Anyone inter• "The two circular antenna "The next day, there was a too late for individuals to sign Lori Tooles-Carrington at (734) even more homebound seniors ested in contributing toward near the top of the tower also check in the mail for a portion up. 727-2063. this Easter holiday. Peeps are the program can make a check, need to be replaced," said Bill of the expense. Hopefully, some Seniors interested in receiv• On the forms, the individual sold for $5, which covers the payable to The Senior Alliance Keith, station manager. "Right other folks will step up, too." ing the meal must be home- or individuals must indicate cost of the meal for a home- Holiday Meals, or "SAHM" in now, it does get our signal Donations to WSDP can be bound, age 60 years and older, if they will alone on Easter bound senior. the memo area. out. But, there's some concern made by calling Keith at (734) or disabled and be home alone Sunday. 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OUR VIEWS Issues to watch with schools chief It didn't take long for the grumbling to start once the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education tapped Craig Fiegel as its new superinten• dent. The primary gripes about Fiegel are his salary ($195,000 per year, some $34,000 more than the dis• trict was paying retired Superintendent Jim Ryan) and his experience (he's coming from an elementary school district of some 1,900 students). Both are legitimate concerns, but frankly the big• ger one for us is the experi- ence. Fiegel is being paid All of the finalists presented $180,000 under his cur• rent contract at Evergreen by the district's search Park (111.) Elementary firm were already out- School District 124. He was already making more than earning Ryan. This hire was Ryan, and he wasn't going always going to cost the to make this kind of move district more money. It's the for the same money. In fact, all of the final• price of doing business. The ists presented by the dis• larger issue will be Fiegel's trict's search firm were ability to adapt to a huge already out-earning Ryan. This hire was always going district, where each of three to cost the district more high schools individually money. It's the price of doing business. has more students than The larger issue will be Fiegel's present district has Fiegel's ability to adapt to collectively. a huge district, where each of three high schools indi• LETTERS vidually has more students system: to punish for the offense, keep than Fiegel's present district has collectively. Curiosity, not humiliation athletic issues and their mindset, staff Even Fiegel himself admits there's going to be a "huge and students. It is a lot different than the community safe from the offender, learning curve." But on a trip to his Illinois district last It's a shame that Catherine Johnson elementary. I do wish him the best and and rehabilitate the offender so that he much success. I just have an issue with can contribute to society in a positive week, board members found nothing to dissuade them has to give up her seat because of a remark that offended a few people in the the financials. way once released. from the notion Fiegel could handle it. They voted 6-1 township. I'm saddened that Supervisor There is no sense, however, in trying in favor of the hiring, and the lone dissent (from Trustee Robert Johns Yack doesn't have more backbone and Plymouth and convicting a man of a crime that he Dianne Gonzalez) was an issue of process rather than stand behind Ms. Johnson for her ques• did not commit. ability. tion. I'm sure Mr. Yack researched this I maintain that the prosecutors on this Gonzalez noted she'd rather have seen all the applica• and found it to be offensive, but to Why no polygraph? case should continue to pursue justice in tions rather than just the ones presented the board by whom? I served in Vietnam and know I was deeply disturbed by the this case for all crimes committed — but the search firm. While that's a "perfect world" scenario, that some religions urinate on land to Observer's March 6, 2008, article aboutonl y prosecute for those crimes commit• it wasn't really feasible considering the number of appli• mark it as their own, as probably many the results of a polygraph test, which ted and supported by evidence. cants received. Besides, if the board was going to do vets know, about this ritual. may cast doubt on the identification of Jennifer M. Harvey that, it could have saved itself the $25,000 it paid for I think the Hindus of Canton should Alexander Letkemann. He and Jean Harvey Legal Group, PLLC Pierre Orlewicz are accused of killing the search firm (another bone of contention for some). realize that this is the United States Northville While the board will certainly have to keep an eye and our questions about them are out Daniel Sorensen in November 2007, on Fiegel's adjustment, those wondering whether he of curiosity and concern rather than in a case referred to by Wayne County can make the leap to such a large district need only humiliation. Being an understanding Prosecutor Kym Worthy as the "thrill Which bag to choose? remember this: Ryan oversaw districts in Reed City and alien would make them more comfortable kill" case. Viewing the candidates like three peo• Lansing Waverly, neither exactly zooming up the charts to live around also. Clearly, if Letkemann did not appear ple carrying their own individual brown of the state's largest. Robert Denstedt in the hardware store before the death of paper bags. Sorensen, the element of premeditation And Ryan's tenure turned out pretty well. Canton One, a fresh, compelling, slow-speaking could be negated and then Letkemann candidate suggesting something called should not be charged with first-degree hope and dancing hyperbole, carrying no Fine journalism murder. concrete evidence of achievement. The Oh, thank heaven, The March 13 edition of the Canton Your article stated that during the second one, toting a bag holding claims Observer includes an excellent column preliminary hearing, the store manager to extraordinary experience and solu• by Kurt Kuban ("Don't forget about stated that she saw Letkemann in her tions but a bag large and heavy with air spring has finally arrived our soldiers in debate on Iraq"). At the hardware store looking at hatchets and alone. Then comes the uncomplicated beginning, it concerns Todd Caccamo's torches just two days before Sorensen older guy carrying a bag with only simple Considering most of us have been busy lamenting the efforts to assist troops in Iraq but then was brutally murdered. In the very next facts, blunt but honest talk, personal paragraph, the article cites police reports lingering effects of a winter that has dumped more than goes on to deal with the broader issue characteristics of unique quality and a of the Iraq war. The portion on the reading that the manager was not abso• background of experience with problems 60 inches of snow on us, some of us might have missed lutely certain that she saw Letkemann the fact that the harbingers of spring have slowly started war is insightful and particularly well actually solved. In such an important done. It is a good read. A job well done, and that she may have simply recognized national lottery over which bag will the to creep back into our lives. him from media reports. Flocks of robins have been returning to the area for Mr. Kuban. This is fine journalism in public choose to risk its future. Real life is hard to maintain with a weeks. The days are starting to get longer, and the tem• my opinion, especially in a community Eyewitness reports are often the most unreliable pieces of evidence, but the bombardment of the easy political prom• peratures are climbing out of the 30s. The Easter Bunny newspaper. most compelling and believable to juries. ises toward the self-interest of Americans. will be here this weekend. And the Detroit Tigers are Raymond J. VanHoeck Canton Convicted felons who were actually inno• Not wholly unlike the optimism about nearly done with spring training, meaning Opening Day cent have been placed in jail by sincere promised leadership in Michigan, the is just around the corner. but mistaken eyewitnesses, -only to be downside was invisible until the potholes Today we can add to this list the calendar which, Salary is excessive released later on DNA evidence. showed up. A specific pothole of sup• thankfully, tells us today is the first official day of spring. We live in Plymouth-Canton, not Your article states that Letkemann port of political aimlessness will be a % March 20 is the day most observers associate with the Chicago. For the $195,000 that the voluntarily submitted himself to a forthcoming horror caused by the rush to beginning of spring. It is the day of the vernal equinox school board is willing to pay new polygraph test regarding whether he corn-based ethanol with ignorance of the — when the sun sits directly above the Earth's equator, Superintendent Craig Fiegel, we could had gone to the hardware storein ques• reality of its energy intense production and sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart. That hire a teacher and an administrator. It tion before the killing of Sorensen. requirement, as a fuel a terrible effect on means from here on out the days will grow longer than goes without saying that the teachers Letkemann passed the test, and his the environment. the nights until the summer solstice, when the tables-will that are constantly asked to take cuts, attorneys are asking that prosecutors The worst will be the price paid by all gradually be turned in night's favor once again. deserve more. not simply use their private test, but that in the cost of the American public's food But let's not think about that now. Jan Vanderziel Letkemann would take a polygraph test supply. The food costs will expand public with the Michigan State Police. Instead, let's think about the daffodils and tulips Canton misery coupled with additional "invest• that will soon re-emerge from the soil. Let's think Why prosecutors would refuse to do ment" tax plan cards still remaining cov• this befuddles me. If they are so certain ered up by tin horn politicians. Then, the about the forests that will soon be bursting with wild- Issue with financials flowers and the new leaves of the season. Let's think that Letkemann was in the hardware scramble for fault-finding will be again about barbecuing some burgers or dogs on the grill. Let's see here, we are threatening to store days before the murder and they something to behold. want to use this to prove premeditation, Let's think about the warmth of the sun that will tan cut busing to kindergarten, school trips, James Nowka etc. We may lay off staff, teaching and this polygraph (although inadmissible in up some of our pale bodies. Let's think about heading evidence) would make their case for first- Northville out to the golf course, or fishing our favorite lake or otherwise. We continue to be in deficit spending, constantly scrambling to bal• degree murder a slam dunk victory. stream. Let's think about the Tigers getting off to a ance the budget. great start on their way to hopefully winning their sec• Like it, love it, or hate it, all prosecu• tors represent the People of the State SHARE YOUR OPINIONS ond pennant in three years. So we hire a new superintendent who comes from a district one-lOth the size of Michigan, and Letkemann is one of So, let's just say so long to Old Man Winter. Please, We welcome your letters to the editor. Please of ours and we give him a raise from his those people. The prosecutors working include your name, address and phone number please* don't come back until after the Tigers win the on this case should have Letkemann current salary and $30,000 higher than for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 World Series. our current retiring superintendent, plus take the polygraph test administered I will wager we are paying for his move by the Michigan State Police. There words or less. We may edit for clarity, space here and are raising his expense account. may be other evidence that can prove and content. Now that sounds like good fiscal use of premeditation, but the media accounts district money. have not made me aware of any. Why He may well be a highly qualified seek charges for first-degree murder if Letters to the editor individual with plenty of accolades, but evidence cannot prove that he commit• Canton Observer I don't feel he should be paid a higher ted that crime? 1100 South Main salary than our retiring Jim Ryan until Letkemann should be punished and Plymouth, Ml 48170 he has proven he can run this large of a serve time in prison for whatever crimes district. Fsx" Kurt Kuban Susan Rosier; Peter Neill he did commit. (I will not sugarcoat it He comes from an elementary school — media reports of his statements to Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President police say that he dismembered and tried (734) 459-4224 General Manager district with a population of about 1,900. Therefore he has not dealt with middle to dispose of Sorensen's body after his Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry school and high school academic and brutal death). That is part of our penal E-mail: Managing Editor Director of [email protected] Advertising

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fell, the house of cards is starting to has made southeast Michigan one of the ne of Michigan's major handicaps has been Result: It's plainly in the companies' interest fall. What remains to be seen is just most segregated regions in the country. If the profound ignorance most families have to get rid of expensive older workers and hire how many will actually come crash• we really want to solve the problem, what about the vital importance of higher edu• less expensive new labor. ing down before Detroit Mayor Kwame we need is a little honesty as well as some cation to their children's future. The Detroit car companies are expected to Kilpatrick decides to take responsibility for understanding. Fortunately, a solution may finally be in sight. hire around 19,000 hourly workers in Michigan his actions. Up to this point, I think the first step is to recognize that But now as for decades, the next year. That's enormous — a number equiva• he has given every indica• there are plenty of legitimate concerns to go prevailing culture scandalously lent to one-sixth of the expected total gradua• tion that he seems intent on around. disrespects learning. The single tion class from Michigan high schools. taking as many people down Detroit is a shell of the city it once was. most depressing statistic I've The crucial question is this: What kind of with him as possible. Institutional racism played a role in this, as seen was in a Detroit News stateeducatio• n level and work experience will the Just ask Christine Beatty, did "white flight." But blacks must accept wide poll last year. That survey auto companies require? If they demand educa• his former partner in crime. some blame as well. Crime has helped found that only 27 percent of tion credentials and skills well beyond just a I wonder how many jobs are destroy the city of Detroit. And that crime Michigan families believed high school diploma, they'll be making a direct out there waiting for her. And has begun to spill out into the inner-ring post-high school education and attack on Michigan's long-established and back• Phil Power Kurt Kuban then there's attorney and suburbs and has been a driving force behind training was vital to the success ward cultural disrespect for learning. onetime City Councilwoman suburban sprawl. As blacks move out of of their children. A small precedent already has been estab• Sharon McPhail, who cer• Detroit, and some of the crime comes with That means nearly three- lished: Chrysler's successful engine plant tainly hasn't looked very good in the days them, white families keep moving further quarters of adults in this state feel getting a in Dundee, which is a joint venture with since the Detroit Free Press broke the text and further away. high school diploma sets their kids up for life. Mitsubishi and Hyundai. Workers there must messaging scandal. Both women have had I don't think it's because they (at least That might have been true 40 years ago, have at least an associate's degree from a com• their reputations tarnished — maybe irrepa• the majority of them) are racist bigots at when they could hope to catch on with, as the munity college to get a job. Unfortunately, the rably — and they are not alone. But it is obvi• their core. Many good people I know have workers put it, "Ford's" or "Generous Motors." plant only employs around 500, not enough to ous Kilpatrick isn't concerned about anyone's moved to Milford, South Lyon, or Brighton But nobody who knows anything about today's affect attitudes in thousands of Michigan fami• reputation save his own. because they are concerned for the welfare financially interconnected flat world believes lies. In fact, he has been particularly unforgiv• of their families. They see heinous crimes this anymore. However, if the automakers do collectively ing on all those people who have had the committed by blacks, and they just want to The sad fact that so many Michigan families hire some 19,000 people in this state next year, audacity to question him on why he would lie get away. still think that way shows the continuing power that is a number big enough to achieve critical under oath about his extramarital affair with I have lived in the Wayne-Westland area of our "assembly-line culture," that had endured mass in changing public attitudes. Beatty and then ultimately cost the taxpay• pretty much my entire life. When I was a kid, for generation upon generation. In that world, What Michigan needs to realize is that the ers $8.4 million to cover it up. there were very few African-American resi• a brawn-based job on the line is the fastest and auto industry has transformed its manufactur• He has come out and accused the Free dents. In recent years that has changed, as it swiftest route to financial security. ing basis from a brawn-based to a brain-based Press and other media outlets as being an has in other inner-ring suburbs. Let's just say But that world is as gone as the tail fin. So model. It's no longer enough for a new hire to unethical lynch mob out to get him and his integration hasn't necessarily been a smooth what's going to change this deeply rooted, get to work more or less on time and not get into family. He has also been harsh on mem• transition. Certainly crime has spiked. deeply dangerous habit of thought? It won't be fights with his or her foreman. bers of the Detroit City Council, especially For example, hack in December, not two speeches, sermons, even newspaper columns Today, auto workers need high levels of litera• President Kenneth Cockrel Jr., who the blocks from my home, a black man brutally like this one. cy, math, computer and communications skills. mayor called out in his recent State of the assaulted a beloved female shop owner, stab• It will take something that affects directly They'll need to be able to learn on the job, to City address. bing her more than a dozen times, only to thousands and thousands of Michigan families. change as the technology changes. And they'll In fact, in that speech, the mayor made it quit when she played dead. He did this to Fortunately, there's something on the horizon have to have an open attitude toward learning quite clear he isn't all that concerned about steal her purse. that can do that. It's shown in an important to survive. the reputation of the city itself, nor the A couple of years ago, I was riding my study prepared by the Center for Automotive All this offers Michigan a terrific chance to region as a whole. To protect his own skin bicycle near my home and two black males, Research and sponsored by the Charles Stewart attack our long-standing cultural bias against and his political fiefdom, Kilpatrick decided who were walking by, pulled a gun out and Mott Foundation. The bottom line: After a learning after high school. to play the old reliable race card, which has pointed it at my head. They threatened to decade of downsizing, the auto companies are The auto companies themselves would find it always been a winner in these parts. kill me if I didn't give them my bike and my going to start hiring again. in their interest to launch an initiative with the Let's face it, his use of the "n-word" was wallet. The big question: What kinds of skills will high schools and community colleges to urge a political calculation. Hey, I have no doubt These are not isolated incidents, nor are they require? young people to keep learning. Mike Flanagan, there have been scum that have sent him they relegated to Wayne or Westland. Let's peer into the future: Michigan's smart and sensible superintendent hate mail or shouted the "n-word" in his Some of these things I just can't compre• 1) Over the next eight years, Detroit automak• of schools, should convene a top-level meet• direction on the street. But their actions hend and scare the hell out of me, especially ers plan to hire 77,000 new workers in the U.S., ing with human resource leaders to send the don't reflect my opinions or the majority of because I have three young children. But I 46,000 of those in Michigan. Within the next message to Michigan families. In turn, the white people in the suburbs. Yet the mayor also understand that these actions don't rep• four years, the automakers should hire around Michigan Economic Development Corp., Gov. seemed to be telling his black constituents resent the actions of all African-Americans. 36,000 workers in Michigan, 24,000 for hourly Jennifer Granholm and the leaders in the that "the white suburbs are trying to bring And I also understand there are underlying production jobs, the rest salaried. Legislature should reach out to the media and me down and tell us how to run things" — a reasons that lead many blacks to commit 2) This hiring will come on the heels of con• advertising industries to promote the necessity common theme when he finds himself in crimes — socio-economic, educational and tinued massive job losses in the auto industry. of lifelong learning. political trouble. even desperation. We as a region need to The auto industry, which already has downsized We've got a terrific opportunity staring us in Unfortunately, Kwame is just the latest to try to solve these issues, just as we need to by hundreds of thousands, will cut more than the face, right now, to start changing the gener• use metro Detroit's racial divide to his own stamp out white racism. 14,000jobs over the next four years and around ations-long, harmful attitudes that have helped political advantage. White suburban lead• But I don't think Kwame or many of our 20,000jobs through 2016. to cripple our state. So let's grab it! ers have been using it pretty much since the other so-called leaders are interested in 3) Then why are they hiring new workers? Detroit riots of1967. Just as Kwame preys on really getting to the roots of the problem. Simple. Their new contract with the United Phil Power is founder and president of The Center for black Detroiters' bitterness toward years of Instead of honest dialogue, they revert to Auto Workers union makes it worthwhile. New Michigan, a centrist think tank based in Ann Arbor. The white racism, suburban leaders, dating back inflammatory speech or pointing of fingers.. non-assembly jobs will pay $14 per hour, about opinions expressed here are Power's own and do not rep• to Dearborn Mayor Orville Hubbard, have It may work for them, but it only widens our half what they used to pay, and won't include resent official views of The Center. Power welcomes reader mined the white fear of black crime as a way region's racial gulf. retiree health care or pension benefits. comments at [email protected]. to get elected. It seems only under such negative circum• Kurt Kuban is editor of the Canton Observer. 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Ed Wright, editor. (734) 953-2108. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com No. 1 seed Kitchener on deck for Whalers BY ED WRIGHT AH-Star goalie Jeremy Smith, who OBSERVER STAFF WRITER OHL PLAYOFFS missed the last two weeks of the FIRST-ROUND CHALLENGE regular season with an injury. What: First round (best-ofseven) of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs; In a perfect world, gas would cost campaign. Smith started skating again early WtaNo.8seedPlymout^ $2 a gallon (not $3.35), this month's Led by goalie Steve Mason and this week, but his availability was up When: Game 1 - Friday at Kitchener; Game 2 - Saturday at Pfymouth; temperatures would be hovering explosive forward Justin Azevedo in the air as of Tuesday. Game 3 - Monday at Kitchener; Game 4 - March 26 at Plymouth; Game around 70 degrees (not 40), and the. "It's going to be a great challenge ~r the league's leading scorer — the 5 (if necessary) - Marcb28 at Kitchener; Game 6 (if necessary) - March Plymouth Whalers would be facing Rangers earned the No. 1 seed after for us, there's no doubt about that," Kitchener in the Ontario Hockey ripping through the regular season said Plymouth coach Greg Stefan, ' 29 at RymoubS; Game 7 (if necessary) April 1 at Kitchener; ail games in Leagaejtnals (not in this week's with a 53-11-1-3 record (110 points). referring to his team's first-round Kitchener start at 730 pm; all games in Plymouth start at 7:05 pjn. first round). The Whalers, on the other hand, opponent. "Ideally, we'd be a No. 4 Players to watch: Plymouth is led by Ail-Star goalie Jeremy Smith and If the Whalers are going to defend limped in with a 2-6-0-2 mark over or 5 seed and we'd have an easier veteran forward Chris Terry, who finished sixth in the OHL scoring race their 2006-07title, they're going to their final 10 games, which dropped first-round opponent, but I think with 101 points {44 goals and 57 assists); Kitchener Is led by the OHL's top MU adds keeper have to do it the hard way beginning their record to 34-28-2-4 and their the guys are excited about playing scorer, Justin Acevedo, who racked up 43 goals and 81 assists. Friday night when they travel to Kitchener and they're ready to go. Madonna University seed from No. 5 to No. 8. Familiar face: Kitchener is coached by former Whalers Kitchener to face the OHL's most- Making matters worse is the women's soccer coach strategist Pete Oeboer. dominant team during the 07-08 questionable status of Plymouth's Please see WHALERS, 82 Paul Thomas announced the signing Wednesday of Woodhaven goalkeeper MacieCarevic. Carevic was named to the All-Mega Conference squad and earned team MVP honors as a junior. "She is a big, physical presence in the net with her ability to stop shots, her communication with the backline to direct and dictate what they do and how they play," Thomas said. "She has played with a top club team in the Michigan Rush and has played alongside another of our newcom• ers, Nicole Rodriguez at Woodhaven. Bringing in teammates is also aphis." MU, 8-7-2 a year ago, also has recruited mid• fielder Taylor Adkins Pictured (from left) are Abigail Mikaelian of Plymouth, Ron Hamemik of Canton, (Livonia Stevenson), Bob White of Plymouth and Kurt Watser of Livonia looking over some of the baseball forward Jessica Austin memorabilia on display as part of the Plymouth Historical Museum's 'Batter Up! (Livonia Franklin/ Generations of Baseball' exhibit. Schoolcraft College), midfielder Diana Bida(Frankhn/U-M- Dearborn) and goalie Brit Warner (Canton/ Oakland University) in the fold. Other recruits include defenders Chelsea Shrewsbury and Allie Zemaitis, both of Milford. MU gets spiker. Madonna University women's volleyball coach Jerry Abraham announced the sign• Plymouth Historical Museum exhibit ing Wednesday of 5-foot-9 outside hitter stocked with fan-pleasing items Megan Fricke, an All- Region and All-Mega Conference selection If you're a die-hard baseball fan from Wyandotte. in need of a fix before the Detroit Fricke, who plans to Tigers 2008 Opening Day game study psychology, was against Kansas City on March 31, also a Mega Conference the Plymouth Historical Museum All-Academic selection Has an exhibit designed just for and four-year honor roll you. member. The exhibit "Batter Up! Fricke is Abraham's Generations of Baseball" is second recruit joining a baseball fan's dream as it 6-1 middle hitter Marie includes memorabilia from early Martin of Canton. Plymouth-area teams, the Tigers, the Negro Leagues and the Ail- Vickers honored American Girls Baseball League. Canton resident Ryan There are plenty of Tigers- Vickers will be inducted related artifacts — both new and into the Oglethorpe old — as well, including Tigers University Athletic Hall pitcher Justin Verlander's 2006 of Fame during the World Series jersey, the rubber school's annual Alumni from which Verlander threw Awards Banquet Friday, his 2007 no-hitter; Magglio March 28. Vickers will Ordonez's bat and batting hel• be honored for his per• PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER met from the 2007 season; Al Dale and Albina Miller of Piymouth Township formance on the Stormy Former Major League pitcher Bill Zepp, a Plymouth Township resident, relates some of his Major League baseball Kaline's batting helmet and were riveted by the free baseball-related Petrel basketball team. experiences during a free lecture held March 13 at the Plymouth Historical Museum. The bunting on the podium lecture offered at the Plymouth Historical At Mcintosh (Ga.) is from the 1968 World Series. Please see MEMORABILIA, B3 Museum March 13. High School, Vickers starred on the varsity basketball team, serving as captain his junior and senior years. Before grad• PCEP skaters shine at state meet uating, he helped lead his team to the regional BY ED WRIGHT championship his senior OBSERVER STAFF WRITER year. While attending Oglethorpe, Vickers The Plymouth-Canton Educational Park started in every game A . T*< fit**' Wt."./V figure skating team secured its status during his four-year bas• as one of the top squads in Michigan at ketball career and helped Saturday's Michigan High School State lead Oglethorpe to its Finals Figure Skating Championships at first SCAC conference the Novi Ice Arena. championship, as well as two NCAA tournament The PCEP skaters' "A" team tied for appearances. Vickers fourth with Lakeland-Milford in the 13- served as team captain team competition as they accumulated 24 and was a mree-time All points. United Farmington captured the Conference selection. title with 38 points, five more than run• In Oglethorpe's record ner-up Christian Combined. Midland was books, he sits as the third with 27 points. school's sixth all-time. PCEP compiled 12 points in spins, nine leading scorer, third all- Several members of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park figure- in moves and three in jumps. PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER time in three-pointers skating team turned in top-10 performances at Saturday's individual 1 thought the girls performed pretty made, third all time in state competition in Novi. Harmisha Hoggatt is pictured holding trophy. well," said PCEP coach Barb Miller. "It Pictured (from left) are Plymouth-Canton Educational Park figure-skating three-point shooting per• Others pictured (from left) are Breanna Schnur, Brooke Siepierska, wasn't a flawless performance, but they team members Breanna Schnur, Elyssa Rautiola, Brooke Siepierska, Julia centage and 12th all-time Elyssa Rautiola, Marissa Ziegler and Amanda Allan. Not pictured are Beydoun, Torrie Vlcek, Allie Laurin, Olivia Ziegler, Alyssa Albers and Tara in assists. Melissa Buck and Danielle Desilets. Please see SKATERS, B2 Stacey. Not pictured is Susannah Lyddon. (CP) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 20,2008 | LOCAL SPORTS 1 'www.hometownlife.com

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Baseball showcase St. Mary's of Wayne Catholic percent tax deductible.! ,.; Precision Baseball in schools are eligible. The program was initiated • Canton will host a ShowcaseU Also, families that belong to by the Friends of Fellows camp on Monday, March 24, the following parishes are eli• Creek, a group of residents tor high school baseball play• gible: OLGC, St. Kenneth, St. dedicated to the preservation ers 14 years old and older. Mary's of Wayne, St. Richard, and improvement of Fellows • For a $175 fee, ShowcaseU St. Thomas a' Becket, Divine Creek Golf Club. develops a profile for each Savior, Resurrection, and St. Proceeds from the program player that includes video of John Neumann. will go toward improvements: the athlete in action, a person Parents of new and veteran at Fellows Creek. J£o, photos, game stats, camp players should plan to attend For more information, call evaluation and more. this meeting. A new registra• (734) 728-1300. College coaches can then tion will be in place for this search for players that fit season. Northville Recreation their program's needs on For further information, Following are leagues www.showcaseu.com. contact Maria Conrado at offered this spring and sum• A three-hour block of time [email protected] or mer by the Northville Parks & has been set aside for pitchers (734) 416-8935. Recreation Department: and catchers from 1-4 p.m. • Adult women's and co• Position players will go from Fellows Creek ed softball leagues are set to . 4-7 p.m. fund-raiser begin Tuesday, May 6. The Registration is limited to 25 entry fee is $445 per team for players per session. The Friends of Fellows an 11-game schedule. To reserve a spot, visit Creek and Canton Leisure • An adult open morning www.showcaseu.com. Services are offering a unique softball league will commence Precision Baseball is opportunity to create a last• the week of June 16: The pro-, located at 7835 Market St. in ing tribute to friends or fam• posed game times are 8:30 Canton. ily members by purchasing a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and a commemorative bench or Thursday (game day has yet OLGC football brick paver at Fellows Creek to be determined); The entry ; The Our Lady of Good Golf Club. fee is $445 per team for an 11- Counsel football program Personalized benches and game schedule (based on an will hold its parents' meet• brick pavers will be placed eight-team league). ing for the 2008 season at 7 in a pathway around Fellows • A men's spring basketball p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Creek Golf Club, which is league is set to tip off April 21 OLGC Church Social Hall, located at 2936 S. Lotz Road (approximate). ; which is located at 47650 in Canton. Games will be played on N. Territorial in Plymouth Each paver is 4-by-8 inches Mondays, Wednesdays and Township. in size and can include up to Thursdays. OLGC offers opportuni• three lines of inscription with The per-team entry fee is ties for boys in third through 14 characters per line, includ• $375 for eight games. Plymouth Whalers forward Chris Terry will lead a potent Plymouth Whalers offense into the first round of eighth grades to play football ing spaces. For more iru ormation on all the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. Terry registered a team-leading 101 points (44 goals and 57 assists) this fall. Students attend• Brick pavers can be pur• of the leagues, call (248) 449- during the regular season. ing OLGC, All Saints and chased for $100 and are 100 9947- points in the OHL) and Andrew Fournier (35-40) should give Mason, who was acquired FS while Siepierski won the Danielle Desilets (fourth in WHALERS mid-season from the London Knights, on his FROM FROM PAGE B1 pre-silver SD. the pre-juvenile test track FS), PAGE B1 toes. - Amanda Allan earned a Harmisha Hoggatt (sixth in Azevedp, who had one red-hot stretch when did a good job." pair of top-10 showings as she the pre-prelim/preliminary "The last three weeks have been like playoff he piled up 51 points in just 21 games, will Eight PCEP skaters quali• placed second in the pre-gold test track FS), Marissa Ziegler hockey for us, battling for positioning, so that be complemented by high-scoring forwards fied for Saturday's individual SD and 10th in the juvenile (seventh in the pre-prelim/pre• will help us heading into the real playoffs." Mikkel Boedker (29-44) and Nick Spaling (38- competition. Of the eight, two test track FS. liminary test track FS) and If the Whalers' world-class net-nrinder can't 34). , — Breanna Schnur and Brooke Others top-10 efforts were Melissa Buck (ninth in the go, the defensive anchor duties will fall on the The Rangers are coached by former Whalers Siepierski — won individual turned in by Elssa Rautiola beginner/preliminary show• shoulders of inexperienced Matt Hackett, who mentor Pete Deboer, someone Stefan knows titles. Schnur took first in the (third in the intermedi• case). turned in some solid efforts in Smith's absence. well intermediate/novice test track ate/novice test track FS), The skaters who competed "Our back-up has done a nice job against "We coached together here for about four or in the individual categories some very good teams while Jeremy5s been five years, so we're good friends,'' said Stefan. qualified at a regional meet out," said Stefan. "But Jeremy is a big reason "Pete always has his teams well-prepared, but Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. held in January. why the Whalers won the championship last we'll be ready, too." Teams from as far away as year and his playoff experience would definite• Following Friday night's opener, the series Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Marquette competed in the ly be a phis for us against Kitchener." will return to Cornpuware Arena for Game 2. Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeeo, Inc. and/or state championships. A couple of veterans will be leading the The opening faceoff is set for 7:05 p.m. Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage Whalers' offensive attack. Chris Terry, who Game 4 is also set for Cornpuware on (formerly Shurgard) located at 41889 Joy Rd Canton MI 48187 (734)254-0243 on 3/28/08 at 11:00 am. Sales are for cash only. 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Personal property described below in the matter of: 1045 - Earl Gibbons - Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer Personal property described below in the matter of: 1058 - Jonathan Rose - Kitchen Chairs, 50 Boxes, Filing Cabinet 2026 - Damon Ray Banks - 2 Mattresses, Loveseat, Vanity 2006 - Jerrefl Steele - 8 Boxes, Microwave, Misc Items CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 2037 - Shawn Booth - Dresser, Couch, 4 Chairs 2064 - Carl Brandt - 50 Boxes, Radio, Misc Items 3026 - Juanita Lango - Tote, 10 Boxes, Heater ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS 3025 - Sean Truex - 20 Boxes, 3 Lamps, Couch 3036 - Roy Lee - Bicycle, Love Seat, Grill OEMSBISTS - M> The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable 4030 - Judy Bennett - 5 Totes, 30 Boxes, Misc Items Publish: March 13 & 20,2008 auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing 4127 - Stephanie Mech - Hutch, Dresser, Mattress impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at 4255 - Markay Hall - Headboard, Dresser, 20 Boxes thesraeeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing 4264 - George Jackson - Patio Table, 2 Luggage, 2 Rugs Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings- upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 5107 - Gloria & Lonnie Parham - Bicycle, Floor Buffer, 30 Boxes March 11,2008 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services 5302 - Tenitia Zimmerman - Refrigerator, TV, Dresser A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or of Canton was held Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at 1150 Canton calling the following: Publish: March 13 & 20,2008 0608531386 - 213 Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Yack called the meeting to David Medley, ADA Coordinator order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; Roll Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road 'Cgll Members Present: Bennett, Caccamo, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, Canton, MI 48188 McLaughlin, Yack, Zarbo Staff Present: Director Eva, Executive (734) 394-5260 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Director Santomauro, Director Conklin, Director Faas Adoption of NOTICE OF HEARING Agenda Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to approve the agenda as amended deleting Public Hearing, G-8 and G-5. Motion Publish: March 20,23 & 27.2008 Cherry Hill Orchards Subdivision OE085W 770 - 2x2.5 carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes Motion by Bennett, Street Lighting Special Assessment supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of February 26, 2007. Motion carried unanimously. Payment of NOTICE is a hereby given by the undersigned, Terry G. Bennett, Bills Motion by Kirchgatter, supported by Bennett to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne, State of approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried INVITATION TO BID Michigan, to all property owners in the proposed district described unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING; 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO below and to all other interested persons: CONSIDER REMOVAL OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER. DELETED CONSENT Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 1. That a petition for the formation of a special CALENDAR: Item 1. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3, assessment district for the installation and maintenance of street CHERRY HILL ORCHARD SUBDIVISION REQUEST TO 2008 for the following: lighting has been filed with the Board of Trustees of the Charter CREATE STREET LIGHT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Township of Canton, pursuant to Act 264 of the Public Acts of 1917, ON APRIL 22, 208. Approved Item 2. SPECIAL COMMUNITY ROUGE RIVER TRAIL PLANTS - RIVER DAY 2008 as amended. EVENT STATUS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNS ADVERTISING ST. THOMAS SECRET'S "MOM-TO-MOM" SALE. Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on 2. That hearing on the said petition concerning the Approved Item 3. SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT STATUS FOR our website at www.canton-mi.org. or you may contact Mike necessity of said improvement and the formation of this THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNS FOR CONNECTION CHURCH Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed special assessment district will be held before said Board of MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) MOM TO MOM SALE. envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, Trustees at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan Approved GENERAL CAT.F.TSmAR- Item 1. CONSIDER SITE address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. 48188, on the 22Bd day of April. 2008 at 7:00 P.M. PLAN FOR ST. JOSEPH MERCY HEALTH BUILDING The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EXPANSION (CANTON CENTER FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, 3. That any property owner or other person interested in AND SURGERY). Approved Item 2. CONSIDER SPECIAL LAND color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment USE FOR MEDICAL OFFICE - KIRKO BUSINESS PARK. or the provision of services. said proceedings may appear at said hearing, file objections to the entire petition or any part thereof, and be heard on said objections. Approved Item 3. CONSIDER THE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEES FOR EXISTING ESRI TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK (ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC) 4. That the proposed special assessment district is located SOFTWARE. Approved Item 4. CONSIDER APPROVAL TO in the Charter Township of Canton and is described as follows: Lot Publish: March 20,2008 PURCHASE 40 PAKFLATT VOTING BOOTHS 4-IN-l FOR numbers 1 through 247, Cherry Hill Orchards Subdivision; NW 1/4 ELECTION PRECINCTS. Approved Item 5. APPROVE Section of 23T2S R8E L95 P74 TO 76; Register of Deeds, Wayne PURCHASE OF TRUCKS, PARKS DIVISION. DELETED Item 6. County Michigan. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FERTILIZER AND PLANT Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. PROTECTANTS. Approved Item 7. AUTHORIZE THE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 5. That said petition and the estimated costs and PURCHASE OF SOFTBALLS FOR CANTON SPORTS CENTER. Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeeo, Inc. and/or expenses of said assessment are filed in the office of the Approved Item 8. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR CARNIVAL Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located undersigned at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan ATTRACTIONS AT LB3ERTY FEST AND FALL FESTIVAL. at 2101 Haggerty Rd Canton MI 48187 (734)981-0303 on 3/28/0848188 , and may be examined at any time during the regular DELETED Item. 9. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR at 11:30 pm. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For business hours of said office, prior to said hearing. USSSA SANCTIONING FEES FOR CANTON SPORTS CENTER. sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. Approved Item 10. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TROPHIES FOR 6. That any property owner or other interested person 2008 SOFTBALL SEASON AT CANTON SPORTS CENTER. Personal property described below in the matter of: who fails to appear and object to said petition or to the formation of Approved Item 11. AWARD BID FOR LEISURE SERVICES 3033 - George Chen - Washer, Dryer, 2 TVs the proposed special assessment district at the time and place of APPAREL AND AWARDS. Approved Item 12. SUMMIT CARPET 3048 - Daniel Smith II - 50 Boxes, Sofa, Dresser said hearing may be deemed to have waived his right to object REPLACEMENT. Ayes: 6 Nays: 1 Approved OTHER: Supervisor 4074 - Barry Gates - 20 Totes, Tool chest, Luggage under Act 264 of the Public Acts of 1917. Yack stated there will be a study session meeting on March 18, 4267 - Alina Laileche - 4 Chairs, 2 Totes, China Cabinet 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, First Floor, Board 4270 - Lisa Young - 25 totes, 10 boxes, Misc Items 7. That proposed layout of actual streetlight placement Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. ADJOURN: 4294 - Diane Jacobs - 5 Totes, 10 Boxes, Misc Items Motion by Zarbo, supported by Bennett to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. 5010 - Sybil Upshaw - TV, Coffee Table, Stroller can be viewed in the Office of the Township Clerk between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. AFTER Motion carried unanimously. - Thomas J. Yack, Supervisor - Terry 5016 - Calvin Davis Washer, 2 Totes, 20 Boxes INSTALLATION, MINOR VARIATIONS MAY OCCUR IN THE G. Bennett, Clerk - 5202 - Donald Reardon - 4 Totes, 20 Boxes, Misc Items LAYOUT BECAUSE THE ACTUAL PLOTTING OF LIGHTS HAS 5226 - Victoria Pope - 2 Trunks, Chair, 15 Boxes NOT BEEN FIELD TESTED BY DETROIT EDISON. 5240 - Debra Chamoske - Keyboard, Compressor, Misc Items Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the office of the Charter 5268 - Mike Zehel - Entertainment Center, Vacuum, Rocker TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Bd, Canton, MI 4818S, during regular 9054 - Karen Luna - Headboard, Mattress, Sofa CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-miL.org after Board Approval. Publish: March 20,2008 Publish: March 20,2008 Publish: March 13 4 20,2008 OEOSE«I3B3-2»3 OEDB59C683 - El7 OB»»1771 - !iS www.hometowniife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, March 20,2008 (CP) B3

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BY TIM SMITH OBSERVER STAFF WRITER AEFM Remember those old photographs of the stereotypical hockey player, featuring gap- toothed grins? The image is changing. A gentle revolution is embarking at Suburban Ice-Farmington Hills, where play• ers "wear hair scrunchies and pink skate laces — and spend far too much time in the locker room chatting about pajama parties than about one-timers. Yep, those players are girls. And they happi• ly come from all over metro Detroit to play in Suburban's "It's a Girl Thing" house program The primary two-pronged goal of the 'It's a Girl Thing' — geared toward helping those of all experi• program is for girls to team the sport while having fun. But, ence levels (including true beginners) play they also focus on playing hard, as shown here by Farmington hockey in a fun atmosphere. Hiils' Katie Keyser (middle) of the U14 Arctic Freeze. "My daughter (Sophie) is 8 years old and has been playing for two years," said Redford's this immediately." Jean Kanar. "And in her words, she 'loves, According to Pakkala, also coach of a boys loves, loves to play hockey."' team, the league shows him just how differ• By the way, Sophie loves it so much that she ently girls approach the sport and team expe• plays on two Under-12 teams there, the Shiver rience. and Ice (which play in different divisions). "Go into the locker room, it's more of a social experience than it is a sporting event," PERSISTENCE PAYS Pakkala said. "The boys get in here, they're Farmington Hills' Jeff Keyser said he really getting dressed. Girls go in there and half of didn't take seriously how much his daughter, them aren't even dressed. They're sitting in Katie, wanted to play hockey until last year. there talking.... Boys and girls are wired dif• Of course, like any hockey player, it doesn't ferently." take much for the sport to grab hold of some• one. The fun never stops in the It's 3 Girl Thing' house program, as demonstrated by members of the Under-14 Arctic HELPING EACH OTHER "She kept bugging me for several years to Freeze before last week's opening playoff game. Pictured back row (from left) are Katelynn Pakkala, Elizabeth Fun and camaraderie extends to practices, play hockey and I had no idea there was even Smith, Anna Mondrusov, Karly Jenks, Katie Keyser, Taylor Pryde and Kelsey Jenks. In front are Bridget Walsh (left) special events (such as annual games at Joe a girls league in town," said Keyser, whose and Meghan Shannon. The approach must have worked as the Freeze won the game, 3-1. Louis Arena) and holiday skating parties. daughter, 12, is on the Under-14 Freeze. When the puck is dropped, however, the But she first came home with a flier about handled everything about getting started quite as wide, even though the age (range) was girls are just as driven to do well and score a Hockey Day in Michigan youth clinic at Joe — other than buying equipment and annual very wide. We were providing the opportunity goals. They are a bit more polite about it, Louis Arena and soon found out about the league fees, of course. to learn how to play, not necessarily the draw though. Suburban Ice program. The Kanars signed up Sophie into the pro• of competitive leagues." "If somebody scores everybody congratu• "I probably dragged her to enough Red gram for the same reason other families did. What Suburban Ice offers girls is a pretty lates them" said Kosco, whose daughter plays Wings games," said Keyser, laughing about To play anywhere else in metro Detroit, girls big draw. Without what they offer there, how for "Coach Laura" Slenzak on the U12 Chill. Katie's hockey bug. "She just wanted to play. I would have to join boys teams, play like hoys many girls would even consider ice hockey? "It's a great league, the girls just have a great don't know. She's wanted to play since she was and probably act.like them, too. It's a question parents are happy they don't time." 6 or 7 and kept asking. have to answer. They are thrilled about the Meanwhile, Pakkala, as well as the pro• "And I never played hockey, so I didn't really FUN'S TOP GOAL house program, which also includes the gram's other coaches, are parent volunteers know how to get her started. I told her if she But thanks to the program, which began in "Incredibelles" developmental division for who get as much of a kick out of watching a filled out the form I'd send it in. She did, she 2004, the girls can be themselves and not have younger girls. novice player finally "get it" than how success• loved it and I asked how to get her going in to worry about anything other than skating, "In my opinion, boys and girls are wired ful the team is in the standings. hockey, and we came here." checking... and laughing. very differently for the most part and are more When mistakes are made, they help the girls Canton resident Sheryl Kosco said her *J- "We preach fun," said Suburban assistant likely to enjoy the sport with the same gender," with constructive advice and do their best not year-old daughter Sarah enrolled in "It's A manager Cal McGowan, a former professional Jean Kanar noted. "The game is the same for to be confrontational or overly critical. Girl Thing" the same way, following introduc• hockey player. "Obviously, with the girls cama• boys and girls, but the way they learn and For example, after this season started, tion to hockey af the Joe Louis youth clinic. raderie is a big thing. I've heard many people the style of play is different. Especially at the Pakkala welcomed a then-12-year-old Livonia The family had moved from Kentucky, say, that part of what they really like is being younger ages. girl who never played the sport in her life. where Sarah played at age 7 in a league part of a girls team. They like the sport, too." "I think the league provides girls with the It didn't matter: He still gave her as many including 10-year-old boys. Enrollment into "It's a Girl Thing" has sky• opportunity to play girls hockey, instead of shifts as anybody else, and as the season is "From there (the clinic), Suburban got a hold rocketed since the first year, 2004-05, when girls playing 'boys' hockey." nearing its end, that player is improving and of us, with e-mails," Sheryl Kosco said. "In the only 22 girls registered. The next year, there Doug Pakkala, a former Livonian who excited to go to the rink. summer, we put her in a one-week summer were enough girls of all ages and abilities to coaches the U14 Freeze (a team including his The approach they take means a lot to camp, she really loved it and we signed her up form four squads. This year, there are two 14-year-old daughter, Katie), agreed that the Kosco. for the (fall-winter) league. four-team divisions (U12, Ui4) in that pro• house program provides girls with something "There isn't a lot of pressure to win," she "She loves it. She loves to skate, for one gram alone. very unique, special and most-welcome. said. "There's good parents, nobody screaming thing. It's not as scary as playing with boys." "When we started, there were a lot of "It's not like boys, you know? Boys start at the refs." 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FIRST-TEAM ness and a lot of offensive skill to our PAT NCHJJ9H, SR. 6, LIV. STEVENSON: The team." ' senior netminder went 19-1-2 with SECOND-TEAM a 3.2 goals-against average and AUSTIN MESIEB, SB. G, UV. FRANKLIN: The a save percentage 0.92 en route four-year goalie faced a lot of rubber to Division 1 first-team All-State this season and sparkled with an and All-Western Lakes Activities .855 save percentage and a goals- Association honors. against average of 2.1 "Pat's numbers speak for them• "In his junior year, with a very selves," Stevenson coach David young team in front of him, faced Mitchell said. "He was outstanding. an average of 52 shots per game," His best attribute is that he virtually Franklin coach Scott Wirgau said. makes every save look easy. He is "This year, with a little more matu• one of the best technical goaltenders rity in front of him and the hope of Pat McHugh Mark Bekkala Nate Milam Mike Voran Garrett Miencier Kory Sosnowski that I have ever coached. He had change, he was asked: 'Is it better Stevenson Stevenson Churchill Stevenson Churchill Canton wins against Farmington, Catholic this year?' And he responded: "Sure, Central, Churchill (twice) and tied but I still have to stop pucks or the - - Trenton." other team wins.' MARK BEKKALA, SR. DEE, LIV. STEVENSON: "He hopes after leaving high The senior defenseman finished with school hockey that he will be able to 22 points, while earning first-team play juniors. The coaches are hope• All-State and All-WLAA laurels. ful he'll have time to come back He finished with a plus-rating of and work with our up-and-coming 35. sophomore goalies next year." "Mark was tremendous for us this Ml HARBOWY, SR., DEf., LIV. STEVENSON: year," Mitchell said. "He was a true The senior defenseman was both an leader for our'defensive corps. He honorable mention All-State and played in all situations and was a All-WLAA selection as he wound up huge reason for our success this sea• with 14 points and plus rating of 33. son. He is very tough to beat one-on- "Jake had a great year this year Austin Mesler Jake Harbowy Ryan Baratono Jake Jossey Tyler Cotter R.J. Kierdorf one and makes smart decisions." because he gained more confidence Franklin Stevenson Stevenson Plymouth Churchill Stevenson NATE MILAM, SR. F, LIV. CHURCHILL: The with the puck and was very good senior led the area in goals with 46 in his own end," Mitchell said. '"He and added 19 assists for 67 points brought a great deal of passion and while earning All-Western Lakes intensity to the rink every night." and first-team All-State honors. RYAN BARATONO, SR. F, LIV. STEVENSON: ALL-AREA BOYS HOCKEY Milam, a four-year player, also The second-team All-State and All- served as a defenseman when called Lakes Division pick wound up with 2007-08 ALL-OBSERVER BOYS upon. 12 goals and 21 assists with a plus HOCKEY FIRST TEAM "He's a very dynamic skater with rating of 43 (only second to Voran). Pdt-Mtnugn. Sr.G. Liv. Stevenun "Ryan's first year of high school unbelievable puck skills," Churchill Mark Bekkala, Si. Dd, Ltv. Stevenson coach Pete Mazzoni said. "He plays hockey was a successful one," «3tcrMtlam.Sr.F.irv Churchill with a edge, very competitive." Mitchell said. "Ryan was a big part of Mike voran, Sr F, I iv. Stevenson Garrett Mrencter. Sr. F, I iv Char chill For his career, Milam had a total our success this season. At times he KorySosnowsk'. Si. F. Canton was able to run over opponents. He's of 82 goals, including 11 game-win• SECOND TEAM ners, with 52 assists and a cumula• a big, power forward type player who AusliftWpsler Sr.G,Liv.Franklin tive plus rating of 130. is also a strong skater." Jake Harbowy. Sr. Del., Liv. Stevortsort JAKE JOSSEY, SR. F, PLYMOUTH: The Ryan Bardtono, Sr. F. Liv. Stevenson. MIKE VORAN, SR. F, UV. STEVENSON: The Jake Jossey. Sr. F, Piymoulfr senior forward led the Wildcats to senior forward finished with an eye- FylwCoHer.Sr.r.liv Churchill popping 33 goals and 36 assists for the school's best record ever as they S J. Ktcrdorf. Jr. F. LJV. Stevenson 69 points. advanced all the way to a Division 2 THIRD TEAM regional final. Jossey accumulated a ftydnttagncr. Sr GJted Unifier The first-team All-State and Bon Barlow, Jr TM, Canton r~ All-Western Lakes selection also team-high 40 points (15 goals and 25 NickHarakas,Sr DeT..Liv CfiurrM finished with a team-best plus rat• assists) while spending time at both CoffiRoflv.Sr F, Plymouth m forward and as a defender. Keith Yackley. Sr F. I iv. Church^ ing of 52. " Joel Cheesman. S-". F, Sa!e:n=::? "Mike was great for us all year," "Jake was voted our 'Most FOURTH TEAM Mitchell said. "Not only was he con• Valuable Player', which says it Derrirk Dargncau, Si. G, Liv ChureWI all," said Plymouth coach Paul S3ratlLLJr,jJetr5aIem sistent night-in and night-out, but • te%Sf.f,ttv. Stevenson he did what great players do, which Fassbender. "He's a very versatile VetiiC Jr.F.Liv. Stevenson is play great in big games as he player and a great skater who could - CWsfjeljn,Jr,F.Uv.Fr3nfelifl • Mfep3rtr$r-F,g«t Mather demonstrated with hat tricks versus play both forward and defense CUACHOF THE YEAR Farmington and Churchill; both in equally well. He was a standout on DavnjJ4itcWl, Lfe Stevenson. a 2-1 win over CC; and four points our special teams." HONORABLE MENTION versus Trenton a 4-4 tie. Mike was a TYLER COTTER, SR., FR., LIV. CHURCHILL: The Churchill. Kyle Biiffce. tflttc* Carpenter; captain and leader both on-and-off second-year player came up with six Fianklin: ,.. . r the ice." goals and 18 assists during his senior Alex Wypycit; StewnsoKlanCurras, Cole Rochuwiak. JaMfeisonjCaitfos: year while making All-WLAA hon• GARRETT MIENCIER, SR. F, LIV. CHURCHILL: NnKTomilenko ClarkAlters,Snrao The first-team All-Stater and All- orable mention. Davison; Hymcrtittefi^ftScMlz, Western Lakes selection wound up "Tyler had an excellent senior year, J?rry Pitts. 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Julie Brown, editor. (734) 953-2111. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com Conference will explore fair housing issues Since 1990, fair housing "testing" You get what has resulted in an excess of $130 million in financial payments to plaintiffs in fair housing litigations. In an effort to explain why this legal you pay for technique is so significant, Wayne State University Law School and the Q. I learned of a collection agency at Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan a condo seminar that professed to Detroit are offering a daylong Fair collect assessments without charging Housing Testing Conference from our association before receipt of 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, payment. We now have a situation April 3, at Wayne Law's Spencer M. where we don't know what they have Partrich Auditorium. done to collect the monies, and we The conference will feature nation• can't get a straight answer from al experts who will provide answers them. I think that we may need to to the following and many other fair hire an attorney to deal with the housing questions: collection agency. What do you think? How is "testing" accomplished? In what circumstances can it be used most effectively? , A. I think that the association What impact can it play in suc• is learning a difficult lesson; you cessful plaintiff recoveries in court get basically what you pay for. actions? Presumably, anyone handling How does one select and instruct your collection testers? of assessments What legal challenges regarding should, at evidence can be anticipated and your request, how should one respond to efforts to provide you exclude such evidence? with a monthly Wayne Law professor emeritus status report on Otto J. Hetzel, co-director of the the collection Law School's Fair Housing Education activities Program and a current practicing Robert Meisner concerning attorney in Washington, D.C., will delinquent co- serve as the conference moderator. owners. An Before coming to Wayne Law, Hetzel attorney should be aggressively served as associate general counsel . pursuing the collection of the of the U.S. Department of Housing assessments in consultation with and Urban Development where he the Board of Directors as to the was responsible for Fair Housing and various remedies and alternatives Equal Opportunity. In that role, he available to the association. In was a principal drafter of Title VIII, your particular case, I would the 1968 Fair Housing Act. As this hire an attorney to contact the April marks the 40th anniversary of collection agency and demand the enactment of that landmark leg• -SO* a return of all of your records, islation, Hetzel will share some of his which hopefully you can obtain. experiences in development of the Unfortunately, there have been legislation and achieving passage of instances that I have observed that Act enacted only after the assas• tor, Project Sentinel, Palo Alto, Calif. • John Obee, senior partner, City Law School in 1927. Located where a collection agency has sination of Dr. Martin Luther King. • Vince Larkins, president and Wood Kull Herschfus Obee and Kull in Detroit's re-energized historic not done the work that it claimed Wayne Law professor John Mogk, CEO, Fair Housing Center of the • Angelique Strong, vice presi• cultural center, the Law School it did, and the association was co-director of the Law School's Fair Greater Palm Beaches, Fla. dent and corporate counsel, The remains committed to student suc• left holding the bag. A good and Housing Education Program, will • Pamela Kisch, executive direc• Handleman Company Inc. cess and features modern lecture aggressive attorney should be welcome conference participants tor of the Fair Housing Center of arid court facilities, multimedia able to resolvelhe"prb^Ie"mT"~~ and also participate in the confer• Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor. Taren and Geraghty, Chicago classrooms, a 250-seat auditorium, ence. Judge Avern Cohn, senior Experienced litigation attorneys The FHC-Detroit board chair and the Arthur Neef Law Library, Q. I have heard about a case in New judge, Eastern District of Michigan, will also share their experiences in and attorney Noel Saleh and FHC which houses one of the nation's Jersey that dealt with a resident's who has presided over a number of utilizing testing evidence in hous• executive director Cliff Sehrupp will 30 largest legal collections. Taught right to freedom of expression with fair housing cases in which testing ing discrimination lawsuits. They also be participating, as will FHC by an internationally recognized respect to political signs and the evidence was introduced, will be the include: Legal Services coordinator Michael faculty, Wayne State Law School use of the community room in their luncheon speaker. Judge Victoria • P. Rivka Schochet and Michelle Olshan. students experience a high-quality views as expressed in their monthly A. Roberts, Eastern District of Crockett from the law firm of There is no charge to attend the legal education via a growing array community newsletter. Do you have Michigan, will provide a summation Miller, Canfield, Paddock and conference. However, the noon box of hands-on curricular offerings, any information? in the afternoon. Stone, PLC lunches and the attendee packets five live-client clinics, and access A group of national experts associ• • Judith Levy, assistant U.S. for the conference will be limited to well over 100 internships with A. The case that you are ated with private, local, nonprofit attorney for the Eastern District of to those who have pre-registered local and non-profit entities each referring to is Committee for fair housing centers will share their Michigan for the conference by March 20. year. Its 11,000 living alumni, who a Better Twin Rivers vs. Twin thoughts about the "testing" prac• • Liam J. Garland, director of Interested persons can pre-register work in every state of the nation Rivers Homeowners' Association tice and how to use testing. These . Litigation, Housing Rights, Center, by contacting Michael Olshan at the and more than a dozen foreign wherein the New Jersey Supreme experts include: Los Angeles, Calif. FHC office (313) 963-1274 or fhc- countries, include leading members Court did not follow the rule • Fred Freiberg, field service • Stephen Tomkowiak, [email protected]. of the local, national and interna• adopted in a majority of states, director, Fair Housing Justice Center Southfield, and an instructor for Wayne State University Law tional legal communities. For more which immunizes community of HELP USA, New York the National Fair Housing Training School has served Michigan and information, visit www.law.wayne. associations from constitutional • Ann Marquart, executive direc- Academy beyond since its inception as Detroit edu. scrutiny on the basis that they are not state actors. Rather, the court concluded that the association's rules were constitutional because HOMES SOLD they were reasonable as to time, place, and manner and the association had not invited 28024 Larson Ln $495,000 14410 Rambiewood St $168,000 10032 Farley $118,000 These are the area residential real estate 20859 Pearl St $100,000 29812 Robert Dr $124,000 11433 Kinloch $136,000 the public to use its property. 25682 Pebble Ct $190,000 35198 Scone St $183,000 14151 Lucerne $127,000 closings recorded the week of Nov. 26-30, Whether that decision will be 29559 Pond Ridge Rd $100,000 17486 Stamwich St $155,000 19431 Macarthur $110,000 2007, at the Wayne County Register of Deeds 26270 Valhalla Dr $387,000 Milford 19130 Negaunee $40,000 followed in other states is, of office, plus some from Oakland County. Listed 28418 W Eight Mile Rd , $20,000 1800 Burns Rd $500,000 18611 Olympia $75,000 course, uncertain. 33566 W Eight Mile fid $1,055,000 1900 S Milford fid $134,000 14144 Sarasota $105,000 beiow are cities, addresses and sales prices. 29400 Windmill Ci $395,000 Northville 9220 Sioux $154,000 Canton Garden City 18322 Blue Heron Dr W $470,000 9166 Virgil $170,000 Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer and 8484 Alton St $168,000 5735 Areola St $120,000 44849 Broadmoor Cir S $294,000 South Lyon the author of Condominium Operation: 43672 Appomattax Ct $155,000 6951 Dover St $122,000 16027 Morning side $175,000 1302 Gentry $318,000 2339 Arcadia Dr $123,000 6324 Henry Ruff Rd $133,000 16033 Morningside $135,000 58196 McCormick Ct $382,000 Getting Started & Staying on the Right 39638 Cather St $148,000 29844 James St $106,000 17480 Mystic ValieyCi $839,000 954 Oxford Ave $156,000 Track, second edition. It is available for 2789 Denton Rd $220,000 29195 Rosslyn Ave $79,000 16397 Sherwood Ln $375,000 61542 Tayberry Cir $208,000 $9.95 plus $1 shipping and handling. 2126 Fairway Cir $189,000 Livonia 18080 Winchester Dr $315,000 Westland 6800 Fox Hills Bd S227,000 11041 Arden St $220,000 Novi 33658 Avondale St $67,000 He also wrote Condo Living: A Survival 1540 Hendrie $350,000 11770 Belden Ct $420,000 45290 Barttett Dr $252,000 33510 Harvard Ave $230,000 Guide to Buying, Owning and Selling a 45169 Horseshoe Cir $147,000 17550 Deering St $84,000 39870 Crosswinds $133,000 31453 Hazelwood St $89,000 1311 Mistwood Ct $430,000 17193 Dolores St $146,000 24556 Le Bost Ct $330,000 1809 H Crown St S112.000 Condominium, available for $24.95 plus 5947MistwoodCt $440,000 18351 Floral St $110,000 25704 Shoreline Dr $648,000 5970 N Dowling Rd S185.000 $5 shipping and handling. For more 50920 Murray Hilt Dr $308,000 17443 Louise St $341,000 Plymouth 5992 N Dowling fid $186,000 information, call (248) 644-4433 or visit 1696 Scenic Dr , $206,000 9818 Mayfield St $169,000 10982 Harvest Ct $390,000 6122 H Globe St $93,000 Farmington 9216 Newburgh Rd . $266,000 11817 Hunters Creek Ct $510,000 36520 Newberry Estates Dr $193,000 [email protected]. This ' 23578 Wesley St $168,000 33714 Norfolk St $231,000 700 Junction St $150,000 35147 Norene St $75,000 column shouldn't be construed as legal Farmington Hills 29651 Nottingham Cir $139,000 40637 Newport Dr $104,000 7872 Rivergate Dr $140,000 28740 Appleblossom Ln $296,000 29713 Nottingham Cir $147,000 Redford 8460 Shari Dr $115,000 advice. 21447 Archwood Cir $175,000 34170 Orangelawn St $162,000 9527 Columbia $75,000 26320 Hidden VaileyCt $335,000

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Publisher's Notice: All updates galore, lg fenced yard, real estate advertising in this newspaper Is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1368 which states 2.5 car garage w/ bonus rms. HOMES! EASY that it Is illegal to advertise "any preference limitation, or discrimination". This newspaper will not $395,000. Open House March Business Opportunities knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby FINANCING 30th,2-4pm. (248)924-4436 Informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity FOREST TRAIL 44451 AVAIIABIE! basis. (FR Doc, 724983 3-31-72) Classified ads may be placed according to the deadlines. Advertisers are Colonial, 2089 sq. ft., Master PLYMOUTH responsible for reading their ad(s) the first time it appears and reporting any errors Immediately. 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Move In Costs + Apartments/ Includes heat. 734- 326-8300 Gas and Water included! 2 Bdrm. - $650 GARDEN CITY- One bdrm. FREE* Furnished PLYMOUTH 2 bdrm, 2 bath Apartments/ Immediate Occupancy. $595 appliances, heat and water. $25 Off/Mo. "WOW" FREE GAS AND WATER condo. All appliances, garage, Unfurnished 248-637-9800 (734) 729-6520 BIRMINGHAM-DOWNTOWN 1 $560 no security, must qualify. From $560 With Move En bsmt., no smoking/ no pets. 734-513-4965, 734-464-3847 By 4/1/08 bdrm. newly furnished, park• $1000/mo. (734)455-1487 BIRMINGHAM Plymouth ing, short term, $995/ Mo. incl. LIVONIA - Farmington & 5 * REDUCED Sec. Dep. utilities. Molly: 248-705-8281 REDFORD - First floor 1 or 2 1 MONTH FREE Mile, 1 bdrm garden level, * FREE City Water Rent Starting Free Heat & Water! FIND IT ONLINE bdrm condo. Prime location, . To Qualified Studio; $495/mo incl heat & water. No * Carports included LIVONIA Furnished lower unit, beat & water incl. For saie or 2 Bedroom Applicants. pets. 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Just S. of Pontiac Tr. - Heat/Water included - LYON TWP - $20.00 Application Fee 248-353-7700, ext 119 Farmington Hills www.cmiproperties.net New Westland - Private entrance, MAPLE RIDGE . $499* per mo. Restrictions Apply' PLYMOUTH-SHELDON PARK Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms. Sell it all with New Resident's Only nice decor, util./cable, non• Super Special! 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, Reduced Carport. Pool. smoking. No pets. l-275/Ford. Call for details immediate, occupancy, 734-722-4700 NOV! From $565-$665 $460+sec. dep. 734-634-0542 Spacious 1 bdrm. C/A. Call 246-290-5300 ext 305 Observers Eccentric Mon. -Fri. 9-7, Sat. Rate 50% off 1st 3 Months/w/ *First 3 months. Sun. 16-4 23078 Middlebeit $100 sec. dep.W/good credit! HUGE & BEAUTIFUL 1-800-579-SELL 248-473-5180 Call: (734) 453-8811 2-Bdrm. Condos/Townhouses NORTHVILLE Newly updated 1 bdrm apts. 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Great location Separate Entrances MONTHS FREE FREE HEAT! 1 bedroom • Streamside setting Employer req. 248-310-4604 security dep.(810) 533-2130 10 Mile, W. of Meadowbrook nearx-ways. 917-299-9446 ON THE HILL Central air/heat Spec. $200 Sec.Dep. $505. 9 Mile/ Middlebeit • COOL LOFT AVAILABLE 248-348-9590 313-937-3319 EHO THE TREE TOPS New resident only 248-478-7489 www.8Gcommunities.cam South Lyon "Some restrictions apply Novi Road at 8 Mile 1 MONTH with credit 248-347-1690 *$99 Move-in FARMINGTON HILLS NOVI-MAIN STREET AREA. www.BGcommuitities.com •1 month FREE, FREE Indues heat, air & FREEDOM VILLAGE APTS. 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Washer/ WESTLAND - 1 & 2 bdrm, 2 1 & 2 Bdrm from $499/mo. dishwasher. No Pets CALL FOR SPECIALS! Dryer, Private Entrance & On 1 Bdrms. baths, Washer/Dryer, Private Entrance & Balcony. Luxury 1 & 2 bdrm. Laundry Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO Call today for details. Apartments from in unit. Water & carport incl. 248-437-3303 From $620 (734) 459-1711 EHO Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 12-4 Newly remodeled 2 bdrm. 'Restrictions Apply WESTLAND -1 bdrm carriage Plymouth Free Heat $570-690/mo, 58*254-9511 house. Newly rejnodeled. Quiet (734) 729-6636 Princeton Court Apts. WAYNE - Nice and clean, new neighborhood. Water incl. No FARMINGTON MANOR APTS. $250* MOVES YOU IN carpet. 1 and 2 bdrms from *499 FITNESS CENTER pets. $575/mo. 734-721-1959 Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, 1 bdrm private entry/patio $350-$550/mo. $200 Security Reduced deposit • livonia Schools carport, starting at $475. washer/dryer hook-ups Deposit. Call: (734) 915-1368 WESTLAND (866) 413-1672 Westland 248-888-0868 Dogs welcome! 1 bedroom, yard, pets nego• Close to 1-96. • Open 7 days a week On Ann Arbor Trail Single story, attic storage tiable, water included. $590 VENOY PINES APTS. FIVE, Five, Five. immediate occupancy Between Middlebeit month. 734-626-1556 Rent Starting Franklin Square ONE MONTH FREE Phone 734-459-6648 EHO We Work & inkster RrJs. To Qualified Studio; 2 Bdrm *some restrictions apply www.cmiproperties.net A word lo the wise, at $599 Applicants. Furnished apart• ffWS when looking for a Apartments ments avail. Gorgeous new * 1 & 2 bedroom apts. For You!" great deal check the kitchens and baths. PLYMOUTH - Lg. 2 bdrm iower WESTLAND with fireplace. '34-427-6970 Available in town Birmingham. A/C, kitchen, dishwasher, IwmeiownUfe, com 1 and 2 bdrm apts. avaii. Eccentric (734) 261-7394 555 S. Old Woodward. washer/dryer. Pets OK. $945. For more info Classifieds! www.yor kcomm u n ities. com Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 Call Michael 734-416-1395 Call: (248) 595-1820 C4 (*> Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 20, Z008 REAL ESTATE www.hometownlife.cotn Parade of Homes winners showcase a variety of lifestyles

Building Industry best use of space, most inno• Park in Pontiac. This home The Greenbriar base priced at million — Lorimer Building $250,000 and five homes base Association of Southeastern vative design and aesthetic is available to a qualifying $259,900 and located in Celtic Co. for Ivy Cottage base priced priced over $1 million. Michigan announced the win• appeal. Before being judged in family through Lighthouse Farms in Flat Rock. at $1,500,000 and located in For additional information ners of its 19th annual Spring these categories, participating Community Development. • Homes and Detached Towering Pines in Clarkston. on the 2008 Spring Parade of Parade of Homes architectural homes were divided into 10 Entry of this home into the Condominiums Base Priced A panel of local architects Homes, call (248) 862-1032 or judging. Parade of Homes is categories by price. Parade of Homes was spon• Over $260,000 to $315,000 and industry experts judged visit www.biaparadeofhomes. an exhibition of 62 new model "Smart homebuyers know sored by BIA's Charitable & — MJC Companies for Austin the homes. Participating com. Free Parade of Homes homes and condominiums that this is a good time to Educational Foundation. III base priced at $299,900 judges were Dan Palmer, vice magazines are available at all located throughout southeast• purchase a new home," said • Attached Condominiums and located in Partridge Creek president, Bank of America area LaSalle Bank Branches ern Michigan. The showcase Richard Ives, president of Base Priced Under $225,000 in Clinton Township. Wealth Management; Ben and selected CVS/pharmacy takes place March 14 to April BIA. "There's a great selec• — Robertson Brothers • Homes Base Priced Over Tiseo, A.I A., Tiseo Architects, locations. BIA and LaSalle 13. BIA and LaSalle Bank, a tion of homes on the market. for Tribeca base priced at $315,000 to $350,000 — Inc.; Lonny Zimmerman, Bank also sponsor a Parade of Bank of America company, Mortgage rates are low and $186,990 and located in The Pinnacle Homes of Michigan, A.I.A., STA Architects; and Homes event each Fall. sponsor the event. loans are readily available Brownstones at the Park in LLC for Kirkway Estates Erin Kopkowski, design/ Headquartered in In this year's architec• for buyers with good credit. Grosse Pointe Park. base priced at $349,990 and builder, Residential Design Farmington Hills, BIA is a tural judging, blue ribbons The Parade of Homes offers • Attached Condominiums located in Kirkway Estates in Consulting. The 62 Spring trade association represent• were awarded to homes a selection of homes in every Base Priced Over $250,000 Northville. Parade of Homes models are ing nearly 2,000 builders, in 11 categories, including price range and size located — George H. Pastor & Sons, • Homes and Detached located throughout south• remodelers, multi-family Green Building and Energy throughout this area." Inc. for Biarritz base priced _ Condominiums Base Priced eastern Michigan and can be property owners, developers Efficiency. In this category, The blue ribbon homes are: at $390,000 and located Over $350,000 to $500,000 viewed via open house tours, and suppliers to the single homes were judged on most • Green Building and at Frenchtown Harbor in — Windmill Homes for or online at www.biaparad- family and multifamily resi• complete use of Green Energy Efficient Homes Monroe. Kirkway base priced at eofhomes.com, March 14 to dential construction industry. Building and Energy Efficient — Cherrywood Group, LLC for • Homes Base Priced $496,000 and located in April 13. BIA is affiliated with the technology and design as well Burlington II, a condominium Under $200,000 — Saylor Kirkway Place in Novi. Featured homes include Michigan Association of Home as innovation in the areas of base priced at $201,900 and Building Co. for Covington II • Homes Base Priced condominiums and single- Builders in Lansing and the Green Building and Energy located in Cherrywood Pare base priced at $194,900 and -$600,000 to $800,000 family homes ranging in National Association of Home Efficiency. Condos in Canton Township. located in Sunset Terrace in — James D. Compo Inc. for base price from $113,000 to Builders in Washington, D.C. In the other categories, • Affordable Housing — Auburn Hills. Dawson II base priced at $1,999,900. They range in Membership nationwide winning homes were selected West Construction Services for • Homes Base Priced $800,000 and located in square footage from 1,150 to includes more that 235,000 based on the following crite• St. James priced at $115,000 $200,000 to $260,000 — Pheasant Hills in Northville. 8,256 square feet. There are individuals and companies. ria: best value for the price, plus fees and located in Unity Michigan Home Builders for • Homes Priced Over $1 25 homes base priced under

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The Built Training on at BIA headquarters, caster Stefan Swanepoel hour comprehensive starting and maintain• tration with payment is Center is located just west Wednesday, April 9, 30375 Northwestern will present his visionary seminar offered by ing a successful business. acceptable. of Telegraph and north from 9-10:30 a.m. at 879 Highway, Suite 100, "Top 10 Trends" for 2008 Henry Ford Community It will teach you how to off 14 Mile. Homeowners Benjamin, Troy. This in Farmington Hills. as Realcomp II Ltd. hosts College in cooperation analyze a business from BIA will have an opportunity house built by Wake-Pratt Presented by NCI its annual "Tools of the with Oakland Builders the financial develop• • Building Industry to speak directly with Construction is on the Associates, the course is Trade" Expo, Thursday Education Seminars. The ment and marketing to Association of remodelers and to provid• east side of Crooks Road, designed to prepare stu• April 10, from 9 a.m. to seminar is scheduled for implementing your plan. Southeastern Michigan ers of related services. north of Square Lake dents for the Michigan 3:35 p.m. at the Ford Tuesday/Thursday, March The cost of the seminar (BIA) and its NAHBR A panel of experts will Road. Residential Builder's Conference and Event 25 & 27, from 6-10 p.m. at is $105 for residents Professional Remodelers discuss what homeown- . In this first of five License Examination. Center in Dearborn. Material will include Henry Ford Community plus $20 for the course will present the ABCs of ers need to know about trainings, Chris Pratt of Swanepoel will serve major and minor remod• topics on the exam, laws College, Dearborn textbook. Pre-registra• Remodeling for all inter• Wake-Pratt Construction as the Expo's keynote Heights Campus, tion with payment is eling for improvement and rules, building prac• ested homeowners. The discusses the techni• speaker. projects such as kitchens cal and sales aspects of tices and procedures, and baths, home addi• sample test questions Free and open to all Building Green using Michigan Realtors and tions and insurance materials and methods and test-taking strate• gies. Registration fees support personnel, the 11 repairs. Also included that result in Green will be information on are $200 per person. For all-day, Big Top-themed Built® certification. event will also feature energy efficiency, cost Building Green offers a registration information, and financing and how call (248) 862-1033. presentations, techno• change from selling cost logical displays and more to hire a professional per square foot to making contractor. • Building Industry than 50 exhibitors shar• ml I an environmental state• Association of ing industry innovations. 1 Al - * The panel of experts ment. Training is free for Southeastern Michigan A catered lunch will be 1% includes Mark Renn BIA members. Advance (BIA) will sponsor a served by Opus to Go. Lob ft Here First!, . registration is required. of H.J. Oldenkamp, lien law seminar on "Each year, the Expo For registration informa• John Maloney of BOA Wednesday, April 30, provides Michigan Primary Residence » Building Sitp* Sjmmer Home (tf Hunting Proper^ tion, call (248) 862-1008. Construction, Don from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Realtors with a com• Pratt of Wake-Pratt • Building Industry at BIA headquarters, prehensive forum for Construction, Patty Association of 30375 Northwestern networking as well as dis• Shea of Shea Company Southeastern Michigan Highway, Suite 100, covering new resources An Active Community - 55 & up Construction, Tim (BIA) will sponsor a in Farmington Hills. and information designed Retirement, Year round living Smith of Countrywide Certified Graduate to enhance their business Vacation Home or Summer Home Marty Burnstein, of the HI Bank, FSB, Mike "Design Build" course on Law Offices of Marty and ability to serve their • Great Location • Good Price Gordon, A.I.A., of Tuesday, April 15, from Burnstein, will discuss customers," said Karen • Wonderful Amenities • Moiseev/Gordon 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at BIA "What's New in Michigan Kage, CEO of Realcomp Tired of the gridlock? Looking for a slower pace of life? Architects and Don headquarters, 30375 Construction Lien Law II Ltd. "As attendance for Canoe the AuSabie River, fish, swim & boat Lake Huron or Bourdeau of Al and Lien Procedures." our event continues to beautiful inland lakes. Hunt thousands of acres of State 8 Check out the web site Northwestern Highway, Federal Land. Enjoy our golf courses, cross-country ski trails, Bourdeau Insurance. Suite 100, in Farmington Registration fees are $75 grow, we are looking for• miles of snowmobile runs, community theater, festivals & ol v www.nmichrealty.com Each expert is a mem• ward to more than 1,000 free weekly concerts on the beach. Retirees, second home §1 Northern Michigan Realty Hills. for BIA members and buyers, vacationers, check us out You'll like whatyouffnd! Si ber of BIA and its Realtors joining us this Call Karen, Real Estate One of Tawas/Oscoda 800-334-6026 SI Chuck Breidenstein, $125 for guests. For reg• Free Brochure or DVD 1-80(1-386-7133 NAHBR Professional istration information, call year. Tools of the Trade,' Remodelers Council. CAPSn of Builders we are quite happy to say, Professional Services (248) 862-1003. IwJUIir MllllMl MJ has truly become one of Exhibitors will be Group, will teach tech• • Apartment Michigan real estate's on hand to show their niques that lead to a well Association of most anticipated events." THE OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC MORTGAGE MONITOR remodeling prod• managed, full service Michigan's (AAM) 30 Yr. Pts. 15 Yr. Pts. Other ucts and services, building or remodeling Property Management To register for the Expo * ill - p including Advance business with increased Council (PMC) will or to obtain information, Plumbing & Heating profits and maximized sponsor a professional visit online at: www. 1st Choice Mortgage Lendir Supply, Affordable customer satisfaction. He maintenance course RealcompExpo.com. 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(734) 453-2500 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 (734) 524-1264 (734) 453-2500 (734) 453-7890 (734) 524-1264 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX You're Approved FOROF150 SUPER CAB 2006 2005, 37K. $13,495. FORD EXPLORER 2002 FORD F-25B DIESEL 2D0D FORD WINDSTAR SE 2001. 4x4, 15K, showroom new! For The Auto 4 dr. 4x4. V-8. loaded. Autos Wanted Like new. Can finance with 7K. $11,998. 4 Wheel Drive $18,888 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac YOU Want only $99 down. AVIS FORD JACK DEMMER $9,940, Stk#3T6095A (248) 355-7515 Ford 734-721-2600 (734) 453-2500 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500 DEALER DEALER IN NEED OF CARS GUARANTEED! 2004 4x4, fully loaded, sharp!! BUICK RENDEZVOUS CXL (734) 524-1264 Guaranteed, wiii pay best FORD WINDSTAR, 2003 FORD F250 XLT 2001 Super FORD F15D XLT 2005 E-Z Finance, only $18,950. 2006, leather, tan, $17,995. . Call For Details price! 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FORD EXPLORER XLT 2000 (FREE TOWING) SATURN Of PLYMOUTH 58K, $12,990. choose from, priced to Supercab 4x2, V-6, auto, air, .Must be working. AVIS FORD 4x4, low miles, clean, all the 248-335-7486, 248-939-6123 (734) 453-7890 sell. TYME AUTO (734) 455-5566 (248) 355-7515 SATURN of PLYMOUTH toys, $6,495. $8,980. Stk# 8C8151A Lou LaRiche Chevrolet DEALER (734) 453-7890 Bill Brown Ford OLDS SILHOUETTE 2002, TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 2005 888-372-9836 (734) 524-1264 bungundy," one owner, only 4x4, V-8, crew cab, black, CHEVY EQUINOX LT 2005, (734) 522-0030 $5,995.. AWD, $14,998. NISSAN FRONTIER XE 2000, matching hard tonneau cover, CHRYSLER PACIFIC A FORD EXPLORER XLT ALL AUTOS TOP $$ AVIS FORD V-6, only 70K, extra clean, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 33K, JBL stereo CD, extra TOURING FWD, White, only 2005 4x4, full power. $13,940. Junked* Wrecked»Running (248) 355-7515 crew cab, bedliner alloys, (734) 453-2500 clean, $24,900. 36K, loaded. Extra clean! Stk# P20391 E & M 248-474-4425 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 2002 $13,850. loaded, $9,880. SATURN of PLYMOUTH DEALER Evenings 734-717-0428 PONTIAC MONTANA 1999, 4x4, leather, loaded, only * A (734) 453-789D SATURN of PLYMOUTH i SATURN of PLYMOUTH low miles, very clean, $13,888. (734) 524-1264 (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-7890 ALL AUTOS TOP $$ vacation time! $5,495 JACK DEMMER FORO FREESTYLE LIMITED Junked* Wrecked*Running Sports Utility (g> Ford 734-721-2600 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 2005, AWD, $15,998. Bill Brown Ford CHEVY SILVERADO E & M 248-474-4425 2006, 4x4, leather, priced lo AVIS FORD (734) 522-0030 1500 LT 2007 Extended sell at $18,999. (248) 355-7515 Evenings 734-717-0428 cab 4x4, twilight blue, BUICK ENCLAVE 2008, AWD, PONTIAC MONTANA 7 pas• JACK DEMMER low miles, only $25,995. moon, 5K, pearl white, GMC ENVOY XL 2003, one WE BUY JUNK CARS CHRYSLER TOWN & senger, leather, loaded, rear Ford 734-721-2600 HONDA VTX 1300 R 2000 Lou LaRiche Chevrolet $39,495. owner, sunroof, leather, 7 days a week. COUNTRY 2006 Touring, heat/air, sharp!! Only $8,950. burgundy, only $10,995. Black w/ $1000 in extras. Only 888-372-9836 FORD ESCAPE LTD 2005, 1000 miles, $7,900. Call: Will pay top $$$. leather, stow & go, Navigation, JOHN ROGIN BUICK Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Call: (313) 463-8366 734-525-0900 23K, loaded, one owner, extra Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 734-513-8127, 734-536-4256 DVD/TV, moonroof, absolutely (734) 453-2500 clean, priced to sell, $14,900. (734) 453-2500 loaded, $19,800. TOYOTA SIENNA CE 2004, BUICK RAINIER 05-04, SATURN Of PLYMOUTH SATURN of PLYMOUTH $13,998. GMC ENVOY XL 2003, one WRECKED & 8 to choose, leather, loaded, (734) 453-7890 AVIS FORD {734} 453-7890 some moonroofs, navigation, owner, sunroof, leather, (248) 355-7515 JUNK CARS from $14,950. E-Z Finance. CHEVY TAHOE Z71 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2005, burgundy, only $10,995. THINK SPRING, 1999 Like CHRYSLER TOWN & r* — JOHN ROGIN BUICK 2004, silver birch loaded, certified, $13,640. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac new! Travel Trailer 25', extras, COUNTRY 2006, Stow-go WANTED! 734-525-0900 metallic, low miles, now hitch assembly. Just reduced, seating, rear air, $14,820. Stk# P20391 (734) 453-2500 only $22,995. $7,800. 734-673-8465 (734) 282-1700 Stk# P20439 BUICK RENDEZVONS CXL DEALER Lou LaRiche Chevrolet DEALER 2004 3rd row, FWD, leather, (734) 524-1264 FORD E350 2007 888-372-9836 • FIND IT ONLINE (734) 524-1264 loaded, Black, 62K, own 12 passgenger van, 9K, FORD ESCAPE XLT 2008, Trucks tor Sale room for everyone! $19,991 owner. $13,740. H0MET0WNLIFE.COM CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN• JACK DEMMER CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, save thousands off new, TRY EX 2002, $8,998. 2500 2001 4x4, heated Ford 734-721-2600 SATURN Of PLYMOUTH $19,770. Sik# P20405 KEEP YOUR INCOME TAX AVIS FORD leather, loaded, ocean (734) 453-7890 Just a quick Push, pull or drag that old DEALER (248) 355-7515 FORD E350 2007, 12 blue,.priced to sell, call away..... car into us for your down (734) 524-1264 passenger, iow miles. Free $14,950. BUICK RENDEZVOUS 06, 05, 1-800-579-SELL' payment. We'll take any• DODGE CARAVAN SPORT Warranty! $17,495 Lou LaRiche Chevrolet 04,18 to choose, CX, CXL, all FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMIT• thing but a Yugo. 2003, dark green, 77K, extra models, leather, moonroofs, 888-372-9836 CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER 06, ED 2007, all options, 4x4, TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 clean, serviced. Ready to Bill Brown Ford from $12,950. 05, 04,10 to choose, all 4x4, $35,998. travel, $8,790. (734) 522-0030 JOHN ROGIN BUICK all models, all loaded, from AVIS FORD FORD F-250 LARIAT 2006, 734-525-0900 $13,950.100,000 mi warr. ' SCRAP BATTERIES (248) 355-7515 SATURN of PLYMOUTH FORD £350 2007,15 passen• diesei, 4x4, $35,998. JOHN ROGfN BUICK We Buy Scrap Batteries (734) 453-7890 ger, $22,998. AVIS FORD BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2006, 734-525-0900 FORO EXPEDITION XLT 1999, $7.00 Automotive, AVIS FORD (248) 355-7515 $15,998 leather, 4x4, $8,998. $9..00 Lt. 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CLASSIFIED FORD IS IN 'SYNC WITH YOUNG BUYERS INDEX Advertising Feature Focus seems to benefit more than any other Ford NlJM'' model from Sync's appeal CAReport

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One of the few highlights of the industry*s dismal sales picture in February was this: Focus sales rose 36% compared with a year earlier — in large part, Ford said, because younger consumers were flocking to buy Sync, the in-vehicle connectivity system that has been featured lately in marketing for the subcompact car. Also available so far on 11 other Ford, Lincoln and Kevin Kelinq, Ford Sync Mercury models, the joint technology package with marketing strategy manager Microsoft apparently is giving Ford a much-needed boost not only in actual sales but also in consumer in existing models. So the auto industry simply can't standard on the highest-end SEL version, which has perceptions that it's on the cutting edge of hope to deploy hard-wired systems that keep up accounted for about 30% of all Focus sales since last Call Toll Free something important. Voice-activated technology with the pace of change in consumer electronics. fall. that allows users to dial phone numbers, text- "Consumers want the flexibility to take their "We understood early on that what we had with 1-8Q0-579-SEU (7355) message and play songs by speaking, Sync devices in and out of the car," says Steve Koenig, Sync was a game-changing feature, because some of Fax Your Ad: (734)953-2232 potentially represents the biggest development in senior manager of industry analysis for the our early research showed us that consumers had a passenger-compartment electronics since OnStar. Walk-In Office Hours: Consumer Electronics Association. "They also want high interest in the functionality," says Ford's "It's a feature that has the power to put Ford on to be able to switch out devices easily as technology Emmert, "jit's something unique - no one else has Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. people's shopping lists, and we're starting to see shifts and advances." it." After Hours: Call (734)591-0900 that," says John Emmert, Sync marketing manager Based on Microsoft Auto software, Sync enables Ford has cleverly conveyed the possibilities Deadlines: To place, for Ford. Sync sales topped 30,000 in 2007 after the consumers to bring into their vehicles nearly any inherent in Sync through at least one humorous TV cancel or correct ads. release of the device in the finalquarter , and Ford Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or digital media ad for Focus, in which a twenty-something says it's on track to reach one million sales by early player and operate it using voice commands, passenger - catching on to how the voice activation Sunday 2009 as it expands Sync availability to include at steering-wheel or radio controls. works - reveals that crooner Michael Bolton is on 5:30 p.m. Friday least seven more products this year. More than that, Sync converts cell-phone text the playlist, to the embarrassment of his friend the Sunday Real Estate An automotive consultant and Sync user agrees messages from cell phones to audio and reads them driver. 5:30 p.m. Thursday about its allure. "It's probably the best value out aloud, including translating commonly used The company also has emphasized training Thursday there right now in terms of options on vehicles," says expressions including "LOL" users can choose from dealership personnel to be able to pitch and explain 6 p.m. Tuesday Erich Merkle, vice president of forecasting for IRN 20 predefined responses. Among the system's many - Sync to showroom visitors. Each dealership is urged Inc., ail automotive-market research concern in other features is one that keeps Bluetooth to have a "Sync specialist" on hand, each of whom Thursday Real Estate Display Grand Rapids, Mich. connections uninterrupted as users enter and leave has gone through a full day of training just on Sync. 3 p.m. Monday As iPods and Bluetooth invade every pocket and the vehicle. All other front-line sales and service reps undergo a earlobe, American consumers are looking for Sync debuted on Focus, Ford Fusion, Taurus, half- day of training on Sync. View the Observer & convenient, safe and fully functional ways to transfer Edge, Taurus X, Explorer, and Sport Trac; Mercury For those reasons and others, Ford believes that Eccentric Automotive operation of them from person to vehicle. Milan, Sable and Mountaineer; and Lincoln MKX Focus and Sync are helping it get "back in the game" Classifieds on the web: Beyond consumer preference, the auto industry "and MKZ. It is standard on higher-^end vehicles and with younger consumers, says Jim Farley, group vice has come to acknowledge the obvious: that a $395 option on others. With the Focus, for president of marketing and communications. Buyers consumer-electronics product cycles are lightning- example, Sync isn't offered on the entry-level S aged 16 to 35 accounted for 32% of retail sales for .ob5erverandeccentric.com fast compared with how long it takes to come out version, is optional on the mid-level SE, half of the 2008 Focus compared with 28% of the previous with new vehicles and even to make major changes buyers of which choose to include Sync; and model, through February. OEoetaieei

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Loaded, MERCURY MOUNTAINEER cfioose, leather, loaded, low JACK DEMMER MUSTANG 2007 Convertible, one owner. Awesome Price! 1999, AWD, V-8, leather, miles, from $20,950. Ford 734-721-2500 auto, loaded, leather, satellite $22,900. JOHN ROGIN BUICK moon, only 55K, low miies, radio, priced to sell, $18,999. MAZDA 6i SEDAN 2006,19K, 734-525-0900 SATURN Of PLYMOUTH perfect cond., $8,990. JACK DEMMER ACCORD EX-L 2006, 19K, loaded, ABS, trac cntrl, extra Autos Under S2000 (734) 453-7890 . SATURN of PLYMOUTH PARK AVENUE 1999, moon, Ford 734-721-2600 leather, moon, $18,998. clean, $14,400. AVIS FORD (734) 453-7890 loaded, $4,995. G6 SE 2006 Sedan, silver, STRATUS SE20U2, auto, alloy MUSTANG 2007 Convertibles, (248) 355-7515 SATURN of PLYMOUTH TIRED OF WALKING? power pkg, 71K, $8,850. MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Bob Jeannotte Pontiac wheels, ABS, metallic red, 7 to choose, low miles, from (734) 453-7890 We have many cars priced 2007, 4WD, $19,998. 58K, extra clean, $8,900. $299/mo. 36 mo', w/approved CIVIC EX 2006 4 dr., auto, SATURN of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-2500 MIATA 2007 Convertible MX5, under $2000, most with AVIS FORD credit. $1000 due ©signing. silver, exc. cond., one owner, warranty. The other ones SATURN of PLYMOUTH auto, black, 9,530 miles, (734) 453-7890 (248) 355-7515 12000 miles/yr. serviced, $13,990. you wouldn't want! (734) 453-7890 loaded, almost new, $19,590. GRAND AM GT 2004, ram air, MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Bill Brown Ford SATURN of PLYMOUTH TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Silver, 31K. $11,995. 2007, premium AWD, moon- IMPALA LT 2007, snow (734) 522-0030 (734) 453-7890 roof, leather, navigation, only CTS 2005, leather, moonroof, white, low miles, priced (734) 453-7890 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac CIVIC LX 1999 - 51,000 miles, $22,950. 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Ford 734-721-2600 auto, only 21K one owner, rear roof, CD, fully loaded, sharp!! lock brakes, pw, ps, am-fm Only $3,999 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac MUSTANG GT 2002 spoiler, extra economical & SATURN of PLYMOUTH $9 950 stereo, leather. 104K, black. TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 ' JOHN ROGIN BUICK ESCORT 2002 2 dr. Coupe, Convertible, gray, only 20K, sharp, $11,990. (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-2500 $2,200. 586-876-2688 734-525-0900 red, auto, air, 73K, $5,995. SATURN VUE 2007, V-6, 3.5 $14,995. SATURN of PLYMOUTH GRAND PRIX 2007 sedan, auto, FWD, silver, only 9,800 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734)453-7890 GRAND MARQUIS white, 33K, $14,495. miles one owner, like new, MALIBU'S 05-04, 10 to choose, all are loaded, some (734) 453-2500 $17,990... (734)453-2500 1994, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac moonroofs, save, from $9,950. Jaguar low miles, $2,500. 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(7355) DEALER DEALER Ford 734-721-2600 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Bob Jeannotte Pontiac BMW 325Xi 2002, AWD, black Bill Brown Ford (734) 524-1264 LIBERTY RENEGADE 2005 (734) 524-1264 (734) 453-7899 (734) 453-2500 on black, showroom (734) 522-0038 TAURUS SE 2005, 4x4, off road pkg, roof lights, FAX YOUR AD LE8AR0N 1994 Convertible, SPYDER 2004 Convertible. VIBE 2006, Red, airto, 31K. •condition. Thru & thru one FORD WINDSTAR SE, 2001 certified, budget priced loaded, like new, 45K, 734953-2232 COBALT LS 2007, only 1,500 76K, $3,995. Think Spring! 38K, auto, $13,995. owner, 61K, $16,890. Green, 5 door, 95K, dealer $13,900. $13,995. . . miles, auto, air, CD, loaded. $9,740. Stk# P20395 INTERNETADDRESS SATURN of PLYMOUTH JOHN R0G1N BUICK Bob Jeannotte Pontiac serviced, all power, clean. 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Part time. call duties required. sbroucek@ Medical Assistants 48303-0953 (3131 535-4403 CS, EE, MIS, or related field Fax resume: (248) 474-0052 $15.00 base/appt Requires Bachelor's in C.S. approvedmortgages.com Experienced $18-$32/hour. of study & 3 yrs. of related Flexible Schedule, CENTERLESS with college courses in DENTAL ASSISTANT For Urgent Care Center DRIVER/FOREMAN IM/F) OUTBOUND CALL CENTER exp. Send resume & refer Customer Sales/Service. System Analysis & Design, Friendly, busy, non-smoking in Canton & Livonia. GRINDER COL Class 3 license needed. REPRESENTATIVES to job#FAHVPE Please send resume to: Conditions Apply. Algorithms, and Artificial pediatric dental office in Novi needed for 1st shift at Driver needed for rear load INSTALLER Livonia area. No sales exp. [email protected] Visit: worMorstudents.com Intelligence; 2 yrs software seeking fuli-time assistant. 1 heavy industrial, mid garbage truck, house clean- $40 - 60K + Benefits necessary. Must have clear or fax: 734-454-5447 development experience, Please send resumes with yr. exp. preferred. Will train. Call: (248) 426-4405 sized manufacturing firm outs/iandscaping. Need med• Industry leader in Bathroom speaking voice. F7T. including the use of job number to Hewlett- Must be detail oriented, calm, in the Brighton, Mi. area. ical card, clean license, read renovations seeks career ori• Mon.-Fri., 9am- 5pm, ASP.net, MS Visual C# and Packard Company, 19483 self-starter & adaptable to MEDICAL TECHNICIAN APARTMENT Must be able to hold map, able to do labor work. ented person with carpentry/ $8- $10/hr. to start. ADO.net. Send resume, Pruneridge Ave., MS 4206, change. No evenings. Benefits. tight tolerances, 7 year Salary $600/weekly. Taylor Busy Livonia practice seeks COMMUNITY copy of dipioma, tran• renovation experience to install Margaret: 734-237-3455 Cupertino, CA 95014. No (248) 478-3232 minimum experience. area. Call: 973-417-7463 part-time technician. No exp. MANAGER scripts, experience letters our unique product. Full-time, phone calls please. Must be Competitive wage and necessary. Willing to train the Needed tor Novi communi• and salary requirements to year-round position. Requires Pipe Fitter legally authorized to work in DENTAL ASSISTANT benefit package. Fax clean driving record and back• Full time with experience for right person. Exc. opportunity ty. Excellent opportunity for Nicole Carl, Quicken Loans Industrial Heat Treat the U.S. without sponsor• resume to 248-486-4040 DRIVERS general practice. No evenings tor responsible self-starter, a person with one year Inc., 20555 Victor Parkway, ground check. Company pro• Equipment Manulacturer ship. EOE. MOTORCOACH or weekends, possibility of expanding to FT. experience in site manage• Livonia, Mi 48152. vides vehicle, health benefits, seeks experienced Pipe Fitter. ment. Willing to train indi• No phone calls. uniforms and tools. Responsibilities include pipe Call 248-347-4250 Send resume: PO Box vidual showing strong CLASSIFIEDS Call 734-591-2268 fitting of black iron, PVC, cop• Help Wanied-Gffice A 530309, Livonia, Ml 48152 management poetential. DENTAL ASSISTANT Experienced JANITORIAL per pipe, as well as a strong Clerical V Join a winning team with WORK! Progressive dental practice in MEDICAL/DENTAL BILLER CUSTOMER SERVICE Motorcoach Operator's Assistant supervisory mechanical background. Must great benefits medical & 1-800-579-7355 West Dearborn searching for Exp'd. for oral surgery office. REPRESENTATIVE only need apply. position Full time, evening be self-motivated, able to Executive Assistant 401 (k) plans. A drug drive, & provide own tools. CEO seeks individual with a exp'd Dental Assistant. Bingham Farms area. Benefits. screen, criminal and driv• We are seeking a friendly and hours. Send resume to: P.O. Some travel is required. very strong accounting back• Fax resume 313-563-1384 Mon-Thur 8-5, Fri. 7-2. ing check will be run prior energetic Customer Service Full and Part-Time Box 870, Novi, Mi. 48376 Benefits & salary are com• ground (QuickBDOks & Email: [email protected] to employment. Send salary Rep. Daily duties consist of Positions Fax resume: (Z4B) 642-6387 Change answering calls from our call JANITORIAL mensurate with experience. Peachtree} to handle company req's and resume as inline Part-Time, Evenings Mon.-Fri. Send resume to: payroll taxes, quarterly & DENTAL ASST/RECEPTIONIST text or Word attachment to center, performing daily tasks Immediate Opportunity Nurse your on a computer, simple math Accepting Applications Farmington Hilis. Couples Fax: 248-596-9001 annual year in financials, as PT, must have dental exp. apartment.jobs@yahoo. welcome. (734) 671-6918 Or mail to: well as personal financial Plymouth area. Email resume: com • computations for balancing re• 8am-5pm life! ports & other special proiects March 17-21 23850 Freeway Park Dr. record keeping. Must also [email protected] Senior Living List "NOVI MANAGER" in Position offers medical bene• Janitors Wanted Faimington Hills, Ml 48335 have experience in managing DENTAL HYGIENIST Community Nurse the subject line. fits and the opportunity for Apply in person: For Brighton, Novi, Auburn Industrial Real Estate PART-TIME Start a new Portfolio. Solid organizational advancement. Individuals 28685 Smith Rd. Hills, Northville. Please fax Southfield (10 Mile & Beech). Waltonwood, a luxury career. & computer skills required. applying must be proficient in Romulus Ml 48174 resume to 734.421.8994 or PRODUCTION Our high-tech practice has a Licensed Home for the ASSISTANT Fax resume & salary history MS Outlook, Word and Excel. great opportunity for you on Aged, Assisted Living Call Carol Yost call 734.421.2788. 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'The View' Icewine: winner plans to update Easter dessert

Township home in a glass BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CAS0LA ur first experience with OSE STAFF WRITER the delicious dessert Owine made from frozen Carla Johnson isn't the grapes was with German sort of person who regular• Eiswein. Ripe grapes, left ly buys a lottery ticket. But hanging on the vine until The Bloomfield Township they freeze, resident proved to be a are har• winner recently - and even vested in the heard her name announced dead of win• on national television. ter, pressed, and the She was among 16 win• sweet elixir ners of Kimberly-Clark is made into and The View's $25,000 wine. Room-a-Day Giveaway. As a faithful watcher of The The first View on ABC weekdays, record of Johnson had entered the Ray & Eleanor German contest last year. "This is Heald Eiswein is the second year I've done 1794, yet it," she said. EASTER RECIPES the story The news was announced began in the New World on Valentine's Day - and The following recipes for nearly 200 years later when despite the snowy, cold Easter or spring brunch are Donald Ziraldo and Karl temperatures, she said, "it courtesy of Stacy Sloan, direc• Kaiser founded Inniskillin brightened my day." She tor of culinary education at at Niagara-on-the-Lake, was the 14th person chosen Mirepoix, the cooking school at Ontario„Canada. By the Holiday Market in Royal Oak. 1980s, Ontario was tak• out of 16 total winners. ing its place as one of the Johnson didn't have a world's best cool-climate specific strategy when CINNAMON PECAN STICKY BUNS wine regions. By the 1990s, it came to winning the 1 cup whole milk their icewines were widely sweepstakes. She entered I cup unsalted butter recognized as some of the the contest once a day, as world's finest. permitted, which was made % cup warm water, about 120 degrees easier because once you Zpackages dry yeast enter you receive an e-mail I tablespoons sugar HISTORY RECORDED reminder and a link each 3 eggs, beaten Short of making a trip day afterward. She got the to Inniskillin, we recom• 3/«oip sugar call and was faxed forms to mend Icewine: Extreme 1 tablespoon-kosher salt sign a full week before her BY KEN ABRAMCZYK Winemaking, Key Porter 1 teaspoon vanilla name was announced on OSE STAFF WRITER Books, Canada $40 hard• The View. \ teaspoon cinnamon cover, 192 pages, where "I wanted to tell every• This weekend marks Easter Sunday, the first • \ teaspoon nutmeg Ziraldo and Kaiser skillfully one, but nobody was holiday get-together this year for many families. 1 tablespoons orange zest or orange describe the art, science and home," said Johnson, who The day's schedule may consist of a morning at juice concentrate tasteof icewine made on the heard the news in the church, followed later by a meal, which can con• 6 cups al! purpose flour Niagara Peninsula. Every middle of the day. "It was sist of a brunch or a dinner. % cup each brown sugar and white step of the process is hand• exciting." Some families may visit restau• sugar somely illustrated from see• ing the frozen grapes on the Though the name of the rants, while others may decide 3 tablespoons cinnamon (additional) contest is Room-A-Day to celebrate at home. vine covered with snow to 2 sticks unsalted butter (softened) Giveaway, Johnson doesn't Easter brunch doesn't have pairing this luxury beverage It teaspoon kosher salt have a specific room make• to be a mad dash to the store with haute cuisine. over in mind. But she has or a harried flurry of activ• \-k cups finely chopped pecans, According to Ziraldo and optional (or a combination of pecans thought of plenty of ways ity, according to Stacy Sloan, Kaiser, icewines have two and almonds) to spend the $25,000 director of Mirepoix, Holiday primary tastes: refreshing Cream cheese frosting windfall, as she called it. Market's cooking school, in acidity and intense sweet• ; The first order of busi• Royal Oak. 8 ounces cream cheese (at room ness. At first, this may ness is her mailbox. It's in "We try to teach people to be temperature) sound like sweet and sour, need of replacement. She organized and think ahead," Powdered sugar, to taste but consider that sweetness also hopes to purchase a Sloan said. °A lot of the things Vanilla, to taste without acidity is cloying. new sofa to replace her old you can do ahead of time. Great dessert wines are deli• one. Her kitchen still has "With cinnamon rolls, you In a small saucepan scald (cook riously sweet yet refreshing plenty of appliances that can make the dough ahead of to a high temperature without and that's what keeps you date back to "the '60s," she time. You can sit down, think boiling) milk and '/* cup butter (to coming back for another sip. said, and she may need to about the menu and organize melt). Set aside. The last 50 pages replace her furnace some• your shopping list." Fit mixer with dough hook, if of Icewine: Extreme time soon. So the money Before you head to the store available. Mix yeast, warm water, Winemaking present the will surely go to good use. or the market, check the pan• and 2 tablespoons sugar in bowl handsomely illustrated "It's a wonderful, won• try. You might save time and of mixer and allow to stand for 10 recipes of the late Izabela derful feeling," said money, and brunch will be eas• minutes until very foamy. Kalabis-Sacco, long-time Johnson. She received ier. "Keep things on hand you Combine eggs, % cup sugar, Inniskillin resident chef who calls from her family and WHOLE FOODS MARKET normally use," said Sloan. 1 tablespoon salt, vanilla, % pairs icewine with food in the a neighbor whom she said Before you chop or mince, teaspoon vanilla,)»teaspoon most creative and imagina• cinnamon, '/* teaspoon nutmeg, was "jumping up and Looking for a tittle variation on Easter ham mix or mash, review your tive ways. and orange zest or juice. Add down" when she saw the or something to do with ham leftovers? recipes. "Don't do anything you egg mixture and milk mixture to announcement on TV. This light salad entree pairs smoked ham haven't done before," Sloan said. yeast/water in mixing bowl and ULTIMATE LUXURY . Johnson said she isn't with crisp cabbage, savory green onions "If you have time to practice mix to combine. Add flour and For the ultimate in icewine one to enter a lot of con• and sweet carrots in a salad base of whole (that is, test a dish), we would mix on low speed, just to com• luxury, try the Inniskillin tests, grain barley. For the recipe, see page D2. prefer that people do that. A lot bine; then mix on medium speed 2006 Cabernet Franc She's not a big traveler, of recipes aren't written well." for eight minutes. Remove dough Icewine ($95 per 375mL). so trips don't appeal to her. That means taking time hook from bowl and cover howl Most icewine is white, but She has entered HGTV's because cabernet franc is a Dream Home contest in Please see EASTER, D2 Please see RECIPES, D2 red variety, this wine has a years passed - but this is deep red color. her first big win. It highlights strawberry It will take 10 to 12 and raspberry aromas with weeks for the money to a creamy smooth palate come in, and Johnson said, Let it be known: Easter baskets aren't just for little kids impression. It's sweet but "I'm trying not to spend it with great acid balance and before I get it." the unique distinction of As a pet owner - she has BY WENSDY VON BUSKERK families along with their holi• pairing beautifully with choc• two dogs and two cats - OSE STAFF WRITER day traditions. olate. How great is that? she's contemplating buying Karen had always delighted Because of cabernet a robotic vacuum cleaner No matter how old you get, in filling Easter baskets with franc's thin skin, it falls - a purchase she wouldn't the thrill of getting an Easter candy, stickers and books victim to damage from the have risked before. "Now basket never goes away. when her children were young. frigid winter winds, but the I cari:£fford to try it," she Karen and John Wezner, As they got older, the baskets unique 2006 vintage worked said. of Northville Township, still grew with them. its magic on the grapes to All of the Room-A- create Easter baskets for their Gone are pennies and jelly give you a rare dessert in five children, never mind that beans hidden in plastic eggs a glass to end your Easter Day Giveaway win• Sunday meal. ners are listed on www. they're grown. that grandma and grandpa RoomADayGiveaway.com "Easter baskets aren't just used to give, Karen said. where, Kimberly-Clark for little kids.. .They're for "Since all of our kids are in The Healds are contributing and parenting guru Stacy big ones too and they can be college and some work and do editors for the internationally- DeBroff, have listed tips on filled with items they peed," both, they are all on a limited respected Quarterly Review of tackling the daily routine Karen said. "There are those of budget with specific needs that Wines and Troy residents who and suggestions fokways to us moms who still do-baskets always seem to be there " she write about wine, spirits, and "relax, renew and restore" and, yes, my kids still eagerly said. restaurants for the Observer & life at home. await this on Easter Sunday." So, for Lisa Nycek, 25, a Eccentric Newspapers. Contact The Wezners wed almost Karen and John Wezner, of Northville Township, believe their kids are never them by e-mail at focusonwine® [email protected] four years ago, blending their Please see BASKETS, D2 too old to enjoy an Easter basket. aol.com. (248) 901-2567 (*) Observer 5 Eccentric ] Thursday, March 20,2008 i H0MET0WNLIFE.COnumuunni.iTL.uuMm i www.hometownlife.com

IDEAS FOR EASTER BASKETS three weeks ago.) nitrate (or cured) ham. Fresh Always buy "what looks ASKETS • Instead of stuffing the basket EASTER "Buy the highest quality ham tastes like a roast." good," Sloan.said. FROM PAGE 01 with sweets, send healthier FROM PAGE Dl ingredients," said Sloan. The Serve the fresh ham with a "Think about what you best butter makes the best pas• mango chutney or a prune chut• can do so there's not so much options such as the dried fruit,'.. nursing student, the Wezners to tweak recipes that may not tries. Whatever your budget is, ney, she suggests. scrambling around," Sloan trail mix, and other healthy included jugs of ear wash come out just right. "When spend within the budget, but When creating the menu, said. "Of course, if you know detergent and tire shine in her snacks. people do follow the recipe, that realize the quality of the ingre• start with a main course and of a place to go where to get Easter basket — "items she • As an alternative to the usual doesn't always mean they will be dients affect the quality of the work "backward" to the appe• something 'scratch made,' you complains are gone when she plastic basket, try a small toy successful," Sloan said. final product." tizer, then the fresh seasonal can save yourself time and goes to wash her truck — most wagon or toy shopping cart for Think about seasonal pro• "Set the table a couple nights vegetables, she suggests. Mix energy." Holiday Market fea• often due to her brothers using young children; A small laundry duce. (OK, so you can't grow and before the event," Sloan said. green beans with garlic and tures Dujour Island for such them up* Karen said. harvest asparagus in Michigan olive oil, then season lightly, items. basket is a fun idea for kids of What should hosts serve? Jonathan Wezner, 25, serv• until late May, but that product "Cinnamon rolls are fantas• and add freshly squeezed all ages, and you can decorate it ing in the Army in Seoul, from California is cheaper at tic," Sloan said. "I'll do afresh lemon juice or flavored vin• [email protected] wjth paint,; markers or stickers. . Korea, will get an American the stores right now than it was ham. I don't like the taste of egars, she recommends. (248)901-2591 Eagle shirt, novelty boxer • Keep your "tweenager" . shorts and flip-flops — a com• excited about Easter with addi• fortable change from his uni• tion of a gift card or two, for forms and Army boots. Mix ham with whole grain for lighter salad entree music downloads, coffee or RECIPES Since Brian Nycek's 1996 HAM AND BARLEY SALAD . shallots, vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt and pep• restaurants. FROM PAGE Dl Monte Carlo leaks oil regularly, This light salad entree pairs smoked ham with crispper in bowl and whisk together until blended. Set aside. the 23-year-old will find a 5- • Know what your giftee likes in with plastic wrap; allow to rise cabbage, savory green onions and sweet carrots in a tfc salad base of whole grain barley. Mustard and shallotsBrin g water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir quart container of IOw30 oil in advance, if they don't like white for hours at room tempera• ture. add depth and spice to the fresh vinaigrette dressing.in quick-cookin g barley, reduce heat and cover. his Easter basket. chocolate, raisins or mint, avoid Serves 4-6. Before dough is done rising Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until water is Matthew Wezner, 23, and them. Not sure? The safest bet combine '/* cup each granulated 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard absorbed, then remove from heat and let rest for Steven Nycek, 20, will get is a mix of traditional items such sugar and brown sugar, Stable- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots a few minutes. gift certificates for Subway, as jelly beans, chocolate bun• spoons cinnamon, softened but• 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar While barley is cooking, assemble the cabbage, Coldstone Creamery and onions, carrots and ham in large bowl and toss nies, etc. ter, kosher salt, and nuts. Stir to 6 tablespoons canola oil Speedway. combine well and keep butter lightly together. Once barley is cooked, spoon For all five, the Wezners Pinch of brown sugar (or a bit of honey) over salad and toss. Add the vinaigrette and toss Sourcr^irmfogham-based soft. threw in fun stuff kids never Pinch of salt and pepper again. Serve immediately while warm or chill to detaftowers, www.rJeLaFlowers.com Push the air out of dough and outgrow, like bubbles, Silly . dump out onto floured work 3 cups water enjoy later. Putty, airplane kites and side• surface. Dust lightly with flour, fh cups quick-cooking barley Nutrition information per serving (315 grams): 410calories (160 fromfat), 18 grams total fat, 2g walk chalk. enjoy looking (br the baskets as and divide dough into two equal 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced And of course, no basket much as tearing them open. portions.^ saturated fat, 17g protein, 47g total carbohydrate 4 green onions, sliced (8g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 25 milligrams choles• would be complete without The family attends Mass at Roll one piece of dough out 2 carrots, shredded terol, 960mg sodium. candy, so the. Wezners tucked St. Thomas a Becket Catholic to % inch thick rectangle and chocolate bunnies, jelly beans Church, where Karen works as spread half of the butter/sugar/ 12 to 16 ounces ham, julienned.(about tk cups) Recipe courtesy of Whole Foods Market. and foil eggs into: the Easter choir director. nut mixture over the surface. To prepare the vinaigrette, place the mustard, grass as well. "Then, we'll all meet at home Gently roll into aJbgj.wap, in plastic and chill for IS - 20 "The cost of each basket for brunch and they'll have to '/A cup papaya', peeled, seeded and 6 large eggs es, prepare the rest of the recipe). minutes. Repeat wirh^reniaining Prepare filo by laying out one was about $28, but our kids find the baskets. They're in diced small '' " 1 cup crumbled French feta cheese dough and butter mixture.. ... layer at a time, brushing it lightly wqjk hard getting their careers pretty tough spots because our 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced small Heat a heavy-bottomed, oven• Remove pfatstic and use a serr with butter/egg white mixture, 1 mango, peeled, flesh removed from proof saute pan over medium together so we don't mind home's a pretty good size, so rated knifeAoslice dough into \ then repeating with two more high heat. Add olive oil and splurging on them a little * there's plenty of places to hide 1-inch pieces. Mace together pit and diced small; sheets for a total of three layers onions, and saute until onions Karen said. them," Karen said. "They can snugly in greased casserole dish :- kteaspoon red chili flakes with butter between each sheet. are golden brown, about 8 min• "'They'll hide the cellophane- get pretty frustrated looking and allows to double in size, about Cut the filo into three equal Measpoon cinnamon utes. Add peppers, chili flakes, wrapped baskets the night for the baskets, but that fun of 30 minutes. pieces. Place one section in one 'A cup lime juice (or to taste) and tomatoes and cook until fla• before Easter. Karen said they finding them never goes away." Bake at 350 degrees for 30 cup of a muffin tin, then top it 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro vors combine and sauce thickens, minutes, or until golden brown. with another section, turned .(optiqnal) about 20 minutes. Season with To prepare cream cheese frost• slightly so as to create an over• salt and pepper to taste and stir ing, stir cream cheese, powdered % teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt lapped cup with eight points. in basil.. . sugar arid vanilla together and 2 tablespoons sugar Repeat with final section, then Crack eggs into the howl of a iarden center gives spread onto the warm sticky 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional) repeat entire process with more ladle. Use the ladle to press each buns. filo dough to create 12 filo cups. Mix all ingredients together egg into the sauce so that it is and taste. Add more sugar (or about halfway submerged in the Bake cups in a 425 degree way daffodils CUBAN-STYLE FRENCH TOAST rum) if desired. sauce. Repeat with all six eggs. oven for three to five minutes, or just until slightly crisp and set. 4 large eggs Store in refrigerator for up to Sprinkle feta over the top of three days. Set aside to cool. English Gardens ushers and open to children ages 2 1 cup sweetened condensed milk the sauce. Pour.a small amount Pre-heat a large saute pan over in the first day of spring on through 12. of olive oil on top of eggs and ^ cup cream or half and half medium-high heat. Add a table• March 20 by giving away Both events occur at the fol• CINNAMON RUM CHANTILLY CREAM sprinkle them lightly with salt \ cup dark rum spoon of butter and the spinach; bunches of daffodils to the lowing locations: 22650 Ford 2 cups heavy or whipping cream and pepper. % teaspoon cinnamon and wilt until just bright green Bake in a 350 degree oven first 100 customers in each Road at Outer Drive, Dearborn 1 teaspoon vanilla and tender, about 30 seconds. teaspoon cardamom until yolks are just set but still store. Heights (313) 278-4433; 4901 2 -3 tablespoons dark rum Add garlic and cook briefly, sea• '/< teaspoon cayenne slightly runny, Cook 14 -16 min• The giveaway begins at 9 Coolidge Highway, Royal son with salt and pepper, then 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon utes. Serve hot with crusty bread a.m. at all six English Gardens Oak (Troy) (248) 280-9500; Pinch cloves remove from pan into a strainer 4 - 6 tablespoons powdered sugar (or and a salad for brunch. 6370 Orchard Lake Rd., West Pinch nutmeg and press out as much excess stores. This is the fourth year to taste) English Gardens has given Bloomfield, (248) 851-7506. 1 teaspoon sea salt moisture as possible. % teaspoon sea salt Note: As an alternative, use 2 quarts away daffodils to celebrate the English Gardens also will open J baguette sliced into 1-inch thick of yourfavorite marinara sauce Combine spinach and reduced Place cream in a the chilled iirrival of Spring. its seventh retail store this slices iristead of the tomatoes. cream in a bowl. Add basil, bowl of a mixer (or in any large English Gardens also hosts spring in Brighton at the site parmesan, lemon juice to taste l-2tab[espoonsMfereooking •, chilled bowl if whipping by of the former Leppek's Nursery (about % teaspoon), salt,, pepper, an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, French toast hand) and whipfor about:1 min• EG6$flAKEPtfrFito PASTRY CUPS March 22 at 1 p.m. at six on Grand River. and a pinch each of nutmeg and Mix together all ingredients ute until thickened and "soupy" 12 eggs cayenne. 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If you want to submit an item for Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west of p.m. and 7 p.m. Good Friday March 21, Livonia. Call (734) 422-0494 for infor• meditative worship service centers Communion. the religion calendar, fax it to (734) Farmington Road, Livonia. Written and ' and 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter mation. on The Passion of our Lord, and 7:30 Lenten services 591-7279 or write: Religion Calendar, composed by John Michael Talbot, a Sunday March 23. Holy Week p.m. Tenebrae. Featured will be the Maundy Thursday"service 730 p.m. Observer Newspapers, 36251 rock musician turned Franciscan monk, Easter week services At Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Christ Our Savior Festival Choir and March 20, Easter Worship Service at 10 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline featuring Trinity Church musicians Maundy Thursday Candlelight 14175 Farmington Rd., north of i-96, soloists; Children's Easter Fair 10:30 a.m. March 23 in the sanctuary at St. for an announcement to appear in the and singers and guest soloist tenor Communion service 7:30 p.m. March Livonia. Services 7:30 p.m. Maundy a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22. A James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Thursday edition is noon Monday. David Reilly. For information, call (734) 20, and Good Friday Tenebrae 7:30 (Holy) Thursday, March 20, with the parent must accompany their children. Six Mile, Redford, (313) 534-7730. 425-2800. p.m. March 21 (nursery care provided), celebration of Holy Communion and Cali (734) 522-6830 to register. Easter Holy Week MARCH Prepare for Easter and Easter Sunday, March 23 at 9 a.m. traditional Stripping of the Altar (The Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday, March 20; The Lord's Supper At St. Matthew Lutheran in Westland (Chapel) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional), Festival Choir and Jubellation Handbell March 23, with various choirs of Christ noon and 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, March A Musical Celebration of Worship 7 on Venoy, north or Ford. Holy Week at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Choir perform at the worship service). Our Savior accompanied by brass and p.m. Maundy Thursday, March HO, at services Maundy Thursday March 20;1 - Church, 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago., 12:30 p.m. Good Friday, March 21, timpani and the celebration of Holy Please see CALENDAR, DS

ELVIRA SERB ROBERT G. BROWN Age 87, of Farmington Hills, passed Age 89 of Livonia. Beloved husband away March 16, 2008. Thayer-Rock of Dorothy. Loving father of Thomas Funeral Home, Farmington, MI. (Ceceile) Brown of Brighton and Robert T. (Barb) Brown of Livonia. Dearest grandfather of five, great• FRANCES I. FORTES grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Age 89. March 16, 2008 of Plymouth. Vivian Cameron of Royal Oak. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Visitation Tuesday 5-9PM at Harry J. Alfred. Loving mother of Carol and Will Funeral Home, 37000 6 Mile, Dean (Sue). Dear grandmother of Livonia. A Healing . Farewell Jennifer (Dan) Callen and Great- Wednesday 10:30AM Mass of PHOTOS BV BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER grandmother of Andrew and Evan. Christian Burial St. Edith Catholic Predeceased by sister Helen, grand• Church, 15089 Newburgh Rd. JIMMY DON ARNOLD Matt Cezat, as Jesus, offers a cup of grape juice to the students at the Last Supper. Livonia, Instate at Church 10AM daughter Shannon and Daughter-in- Age 70, March-5, .2008, of Livonia. law Carol. Visitation Saturday, March Burial Grandlawn Cemetery. Please leave a verbal message of comfort to Loving father of Lee, Brad, and Todd 29, 2008 from 2pm until time of (Teresa) Arnold, and Becky (Kevin) Memorial service at 3:30 PM at the Robert's family at 877-231-7900 or sign his guest book at: www.borek- Krupa, and their mother, Kay Arnold. Schrader-Howell' Funeral Home, 280 Dear brother of Jayna Eckler and South Main Street, Plymouth. jennings.com. Arrangements by Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Betty Lampher. Also survived by five Memorial contributions to Alz• grandchildren and four great grand• heimer's Association or Odyssey Hamburg Chapel. Children learn the meaning children. Loving friend and compan• Hospice appreciated. Leave con- ion of Lois Mize. A memorial service dolances at www.schrader-howelI.com SERGE JOHN SEGUIN will be held on Friday, March 21, July 19, 1957-March 8, 2008. Age 50. 2008, at 10:30am at the Plymouth GENEVIEVE R. "GEN." Beloved father of Jamie. Son of Church of Christ, 9301 N. Sheldon MASSEY . Therese and the late John F. Seguin. Rd. His family suggests donations to Brother to Suzanne (Michael) the American Lung Association. March 13, 2008. Age 88. Beloved of Holy Week events Hudson, John F Seguin, III, Mary Please sign Jimmy's online guestbook wife of the late Mertice "Mert." (Matthew) Danko and uncle to six .www.creraationmichigan.com Loving mother of Ken (Katherine) nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations 6Y LINDA ANN CHOMIK Massey and Linda (Vince) Cordero. may be made to St. Mary Mercy Eric LaBerge of Devoted grandmother of • Graham, Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Nathan, Ryan and Robin. Preceded in Arrange-ments entrusted to the Harry Livonia washes death by her sisters Edna and Vera. J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia. Matt Cezat ripped the his hands. Survived by brother Roy and sister Evelyn. Visitation was held Monday pita into small pieces as a Matt Cezat at McCabe Funeral Home 31950 W. symbol of the bread Jesus of Livonia, as 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills. The used to feed the apostles Jesus, dries funeral service was held Tuesday. the hands of Memorial contributions may be made during the Last Supper. The to the American Heart Association. 13-year-old Livonia boy Tyler Demarec was playing the lead role as of Garden City. part of a Holy Week walk GEORGE A. KARKER through at the Catholic HOWARD HECTOR REGAL March 16, 2008, age 70. Survived by church of Divine Savior in Gale Karker and their children The Villages, FL - Heaven Georgina (Dennis) Furton, James welcomed Howard H Regal, Westland on Monday night. (Sharon) Karker, Casey Karker and 78 of The Villages, FL on Three rooms were set up so Charles Karker. Grandfather of Taylor, Sister Marie Georgette March 13, 2008, following a religious education students Shelbie, Dylan, Brady, Maddie and prolonged illness at Lady Lakes from first to eighth grade Shawna. Brother of Joyce Stevenson, Poulin, RSM Specialty Care Center, surrounded by June Karker and the late Frances E. Sister of Mercy, his family. He was a native of could experience the three Karker. Visitation Thursday l-9pm. at days of events leading up Teacher, Artist Michigan and lived in Hendersonyille, the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, North Carolina for 18 years prior to to Christ's resurrection on 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. (Farmington Hills, MI) - Sister Marie moving to The Villages, FL in 2005. Easter. Funeral service Friday 11 am at the Georgette Poulin, RSM, a Sister of He was born on March 19th, 1929 in funeral home. Mercy for 61 years, died at McAuley Detroit, MI and was the son of the late Sister Gemma Legel orga• Retirement Center in Farmington Hills Hector and Leda Regal. He was a U.S. nized the program to bring HELEN M. SMITH on March 17, 2008. She was 80. She Marine Corps veteran of the Korean to life the story of Jesus's was born to Alexander and Zenaide War and employed as a sales, engineer Age 91, formerly of Dearborn, MI, (Bisaillon) Poulin on April 26, 1927 in the industrial diamond tool industry. crucifixion and rebirth. passed away March 16, 2008. Thayer- and named Georgette at her baptism. He was a lifetime member of the Years ago stores closed dur• Rock Funeral Home, Farmington, MI. The family moved from her birthplace BPOE (Elks Club). He volunteered for ing the traditional noon to of St. Philomene, Quebec, Canada to Hospice and Habitat for Humanity and 3 p.m. observance of Jesus JOYCE RUTH LEMASTER Vergennes, Vermont where she, her was a member of the Episcopal three brothers and four sisters attended Church. He was preceded in death by dying on the cross. Today Age 68, March 18, 2008 of Livonia. local schools. She joined the Sisters of his wife of 53 years, Patricia, who Legel says for many people Loving mother of Kenneth and Mercy in Detroit in 1947. She received passed away in 2004, as well as five it's business as usual. Jesus's Douglas (Toni). Dear sister of Don the name Sister Mary Wilfrid and brothers. He is survived by five chil• suffering is all but forgotten. (Carol) Larson. Funeral Service made perpetual vows on August 16, dren: Dennis Regal and his wife, Lori, Saturday, March 22, 2008 af 10 AM 1952. Sister Mary Wilfrid began her of Hamburg, MI, Cindy Halse and her "The walk through is to (instate at 9AM) at Ward Presbyterian ministry as a student nurse but after husband, Gary of Commerce, MI, Torn give kids an experience, to Church, 40000 W. 6 Mile Road, two years changed to elementary Regal and his wife, Diana of whet their appetite to want Northville. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM school teaching. She earned her bach• Mahomet, IL., Mary Regal of to come to church to expe• at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral elor's degree at Mercy College of Asheville, N.C. and John Regal and his Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Detroit and studied art at Eastern wife, Amy of Fowlervilte, MI; sister, rience these High Livonia. Her family suggests contri• Michigan University. She returned to Carol Simms and her husband, Loweli Holy days, to make children were to arrive. butions to the Michigan Humane her baptismal name and became of The Villages, FL; 11 grandchildren, it concrete," said Two of the students Society. Please sign Joyce's online known as Sister Marie Georgette. For 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces practiced serving the .guestbook at www.rggrharris.com. 37 years she taught in Mercy staffed and nephews. A memorial service will Legel, director of schools in Berkley, Cheboygan, take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Faith Formation at grape juice being used Holland, Muskegon, Cadillac, Auburn, March 29th, 2008 at St. Stephen's Divine Savior. in place of wine. Later, Hemlock, Midland, Bay City, Posen, Episcopal Church, 10585 Hamburg Eighth grade stu• Keissel talked about Traverse City and Rogers City, Rd., Hamburg, MI, ph # 810-231- Jesus knowing that one Michigan. Following a year of person• 3220 *Luncheon to follow. (A private dents took the chil• al renewal, she served as director of burial will take place in the Memorial dren through the of the apostles would clothing for the sisters at McAuley Gardens of St. James Episcopal three days leading betray him. Center. She cared for her mother in Church in Hendersonville, NC at a up to Easter which "I hope they will Burlington, Vermont for three years, later date) Memorial contributions and upon her return to McAuley may be made to Hospice of Lake and will be celebrated experience what Jesus Center became involved in a number Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Road, during the regular experienced of volunteer activities. Sister Marie Tavares, FL 32778 religious education in these very important Georgette is remembered as a gentle and artistic woman who shared herself class on March 31. days," said Keissel of without reserve. As a teacher she was In the Good Friday Plymouth. attentive to the needs of each child and room students "We're going to be her classroom bulletin boards were OBITUARY examined their doing it three times. By works of art. She was devoted to prayer and to helping others whenever POLICY conscience, wrote the third time it will be she could, and used her artistic gifts to The first five"billed " lines of an their sins down on a Sister Gemma Legel explains the Holy Week experience awesome." design greeting cards and create love• obituary are published at no cost. piece of paper which to the children. One by one the eighth MARY KATHERINE ly, small gifts. Shortly before her All additional lines will be was burned, and grade students entered ROBINSON death,.Sister Marie Georgette designed charged at $4 per line. You may received a nail as a remem• "The flowers represent the the Holy Thursday room Age 82 a longtime resident of and prepared the background scenery place a picture of your loved one Dearborn, died Friday, March 14, for Holy Week and Easter services. for an additional cost of only $6. brance of Jesus's crucifixion. good deeds they've done in and picked up their scripts. 2008 at William Beaumont Hospital in She enjoyed a good game of cards or Symbolic emblems may be For Holy Saturday the chil• and outside of their homes Allison Leonhard, 13 of dominos and was an active member of Troy, Michigan. Mrs. Robinson was included at no cost (example: dren stepped up to watch using their hands," said Legel. Westland reads that it was born August 24, 1925 in Magee a monthly card playing group. Her warm smile and positive attitude American Hags, religious the candles being lit to teach "Easter lasts 50 days and it's customary for servants to Mississippi the daughter of the late symbols, etc.) Mr. A.H. Collier and the late Mollie marked. her presence. Sister Marie them Christ is the light of not over in a day. Everything wash feet of the guests. Jesus (nee: Thompson) Collier. She was Georgette is survived by her sisters, the world: we do is counter cultural. Our wanted to show he was their raised in Mississippi and moved to Sister Marie Therese, RSM of Legel estimates there are place is in church but if we servant as a sign that we need Farmington Hills; Lucille of Deadlines: Michigan in 1947. Mary was the about 100 students in the can't get there to observe we to take care of each other. beloved wife of the late Thomas Burlington, Vermont; and Frances Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Robinson. She is the dear mother of Ryan of Mechanicsburg, Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Faith Formation program can be home - quiet, reflec• Brea Richard, 13, of Charles (Judy)- Robinson and the lov• Pennsylvania; her brothers, Philip of taught by about a dozen cat- tive, in prayer or doing good Westland continued, when• •Obituaries received after these deadlines ing grandmother of Michael Robinson. Essex Junction, Vermont; and Jean- Paul of Barefoot Bay, Florida; nieces, will be placed in Vie next available issue. echists on Monday nights at works for someone else." ever you wash your hands Also surviving are her siblings, Louise Divine Savior. For the walk through of remember they are meant to "Minnie" Royal and Wiley Leroy nephew, friends and the members of Lucas; sisters in-law, Dora McDonald her Mercy community. A welcoming e-mail your obit to "We're forming them in Holy Thursday children sat help others. and Mildred Czeck. Mrs. Robinson service will take place on March 18, [email protected] faith, not just to have their on the floor just as Jesus's fol• Richard said she was excit• 2008 at 3 pm at McAuley Center, cherished her grandson and enjoyed or fax to: faith but practice it," said lowers did when they shared ed to be reenacting the Last sewing her own clothing, gardening, 28750 Eleven Mile. Road, Farmington Hills, followed by a remembrance Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Legel. "It's also worship. It bread and wine. Instead of Supper "because it's help• and cooking. She was a member of 734-953-2232 Temple Baptist Church in Redford and service at 7 pm. The Mass of all comes together and flows washing their feet, Cezat and ful for kids to know what it worked for many years at Ji. Hudson Resurrection will: be celebrated in for more information calk together: worship and ser• religion teacher Judy Keissel looked like." Company as a cashier in the cafeteria McAuley Center's Sacred Heart Charolette Wilson Chapel on March 19, 2008 at 11 am, vice." symbolically wiped the hands "It will be fun to teach at the Northland Shopping Center. A 734-953-2070 Throughout Lent students of the children after they everyone else what I know," memorial interment service will be with burial at ' Holy Sepulchre or Liz Keiser Cemetery, Southfield. McCabe were encouraged to place dipped them in a bowl of said Jordan Tubaro, 13, of held at Great Lakes National 734-953-2067 Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at a later Funeral Home, Farmington Hills, is in paper flowers on a living water. Canton. date. Arrangements were entrusted to charge of arrangements. Memorial or tofl free tree which is beginning to Keissel coached Cezat and D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral contributions may be made to the 866-818-7653 Mercy Ministry Fund, 29000 Eleven bud inside the lobby of the the eighth grade students [email protected] Home, Warren, Michigan. Please share ask tor Char or Uz Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. church. shortly before the younger (734) 953-2145 memories at: www.Temrowski.com 0E08518962 www.hometownlife.com BELIEFS & VALUES Observer S Eccentric 1 Thursday. March 20,2008 (*) D5

(734) 427-1414. Weekly worship ser• Easter Vigil Mass will begin at 8 p.m.. Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor p.m. Tenebrae Worship March 21; 8-11 a.m., free wili offering) Easter CALENDAR vices 10 a.m. Sundays with nursery, Easter Sunday Masses at 8 a.m., 10 Trail, Livonia; noon Good Friday, March Easter Vigil 7:30 p.m. Holy Saturday, Sunday, March 23, at Historic Trinity FROM PAGE D4 Adult Learning and Sunday School at a.m. and noon. For details, (734) 21, at St. Matthew's United Methodist March 22, and Sunrise Service Lutheran Church, 1345 Gratiot, " 9:30 a.m. No 6 p.m. Sunday services 261-1455, Ext. 200 or wwwtivoniastmi- Church, 30900 Six Mile, Livonia and Celebration Along the Way at 7 a.m., Detroit. For information, call (313) 21 and Easter Sunday, March 23, at during Lent or Easter Sunday. chael.org. 7 p.m. Good Friday, at Clarenceville and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. 567-3100 or visit www.historictrinity. Immanuei Lutheran Church, 27035 Holy Week worship Easter exhibit United Methodist Church, 20300 Festival worship with Holy org. Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. At Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Our Lady of Good Counsel Cathoiic Middlebelt, Livonia (contemporary Communion and special music of Single Place Ministry Holy Week services Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville, Church in Plymouth will host an service), and 7 a.m. Easter Sunday Holy Trinity's various choirs and Upcoming activities include Maundy At HOsanna-Tabor Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday, March exhibit on The Shroud of Turin (rep• at Greenmead Historical Park on instrumentalists Easter Sunday, Thursday worship service 7:30 p.m. 9600 Leverne, Redford. Call (313) 937- 20, and noon to 3 p.m. Good Friday, lica) 9 a.m. to noon and 4-7 p.m. and Newburgh, north of Eight Mile, March 23, at Holy Trinity Lutheran March 20, at First Presbyterian 2424, Services continue 7 p.m. Maundy March 21. Come when you can and 9-11:30 p.m. Holy Thursday, March 20; . Livonia. For information, call (734) Church, 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. Call Church. There will be no Single Place Thursday, March 20; 7 p.m. Good leave when you must. Childcare pro• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Good Friday, March 21; 422-0149. . (734)464-0211. but Single Place Ministry continues Friday, March 21, and 8:30 a.m.-and vided through age 4 for concert and noon to 8 p.m. Holy Saturday, March Holy Week services Easter week services to meet the following Thursdays . 11 a.m. Resurrection Sunday-March services. For information, call (248) 22, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter Sunday, ' 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 The Last 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, March 20, 7:30-7:45 p.m. for social time, 7:45-8 23. Holy Communion second, fourth 374-7400. March 23, in the parish social hall on Supper, and noon Good Friday, and Good Friday, March 21, and 10:30 p.m. opening, 8-9 p.m. program, at . and fifth Sundays of month. Regular Holy Week/Easter devotions the lower ievel at Our Lady of Good March 21, at St. Matthew's United a.m. Easter Sunday, March 22, at First Presbyterian Church, 200 East worship services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Holy Thursday, March 20, Mass Counsel Church, 47650 N. Territorial Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six Historic Cherry Hill United Methodist Main Street, Northville. Sundays, Bible study and Sunday of the Last Supper at St. Michael the a Beck, one block south of Beck Road Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 422-6038. Church, 321S. Ridge, south of Cherry • Cali (248) 349-0911 or visit www. School at 9:45 a.m. Archangel Parish, 11441 Hubbard, exit on M-14). For directions and map, Easter services are 7 a.m. Sunday, Hill, Canton. For information, call singleplace.org. Lenten services south of Plymouth Rd., Livonia. Good visit www.olgcparish.net. For informa• March 23, at Greenmead Historical (734)495-0035. Cost is $5 per person. 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday, March 20; Friday services begin at 12:15 p.m. tion, call (734) 453-0326 or (734) 459- Park on Newburgh, north of Fight Holy week services Good Friday service Good Friday (March 21) Reflections March 21, with Stations of the Cross 9893. Due to subject matter, children Mile, Livonia, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Noon and 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, Focusing on the seven last words on the Passion 12:30-2 p.m., Tenebrae followed by The Last Seven Words of. under age 15 must be accompanied Matthew's United Methodist Church. March 20, noon to 3 p.m. (concludes Jesus Christ spoke while he hung Service at 7:30 p.m.; Easter Vigil 7:30- Christ choir presentation, concluding by adult. Holy Week schedule with symbolic sealing of tomb of on the cross, noon to 3 p.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 22; and 8:30 with Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at Easter season worship The Last Supper, Revelation Along Christ), and 7 p.m. Good Friday, March March 21, at First United Methodist a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 1:30 p.m. Holy Saturday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday, March the Way 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, 21, and 7:25 a.m. (symbolic unseal• Church, 3 Town Sguare, across from 23, at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Easter Egg Hunt for the youngsters 20, and 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter March 20; Expiration Along the Way ing of tomb), 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 the post office in Wayne. . Church, 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call at 10 a.m., Blessing of Food at noon, Sunday, March 23, at Newburgh United Good Friday service at noon and 7 a.m. communion services (breakfast For directions, call (734) 721-4801.

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33640 Michigan \vt. • WJWII . Ml (ian.-ny.ilk' Uni.rd MciJiodlst "Redford Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church NEW HOPE A) 100 '\1it1t*leiwli Krt • Lj/onia (Between Wajm Kil A. Mr AO Kit ) •flldprsgate : blocks BAPTIST (734) 728-2180 248-474-3444 South of Onitjid Mgtnodist 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 h, 11 PK CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor Pastor Beth Li bi ancle 1OO0O Beech Daly Ply™"* J Worship Service 9:30 AM 313-937.-3170 734-522-6830 Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sch. Sunday School 1 :00 AM Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m and 10:45 am.* Sunday School HO a.m. 1 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children, Youth and Adult Bible Study 7:IM30 p.m. Nursery Provided wvww.redfordaldersgate.org 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413

"More than Sunday Services' r\\\Ci[iK"\i NEWBURG UNITED Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ Worship Services Pastors: Robert R Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden (ATHOIIC rovrwNT 9:00 8f 11:15 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH • Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" • Excellent Music Ministries ST. ANNE'S ROMAN • Small Groups For Every Age 36500 Ann Arbor Trail GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR • Outreach Opportunities FAITH COVENANT between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor: MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL CHURCH Immemorial Latin Mass Dr. John Grenfel! 1]] 734-422-0149 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-245 Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wichert Worship Service 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP "tocancy Pastor - Rev. Carl Rockrohr" St Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 (248) 661-9191 Worship Service First United Methodist Church and Sunday Morning Worship 23310 Joy Road »Redford, Michigan Sunday Worship 8:30*11:00 ajn. 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121 J\ of Plymouth Sunday School 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Mass Schedule: and Children's Church W\ 45201 Korlh Territorial Road Sunday School Education Hour 9:45 a.m. First Fri. 7:00 pjn. 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Christian School 9:15 a.m. Contemporary H | [West ill SI^!'J("1 RaKl' 9:15 &11:OOA.M. First Sat 11:00 a.m. Rev. Marsha M. Woolley Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade Sun. Masses 7:30 & 10:00 a.m- 11:00 a-m. Traditional m (734) 453-5280 Nursery Provided For more information call Visit our website: www.newburguirrc.org Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Child Care provided for all servicesV www.pfumc.org The Ren. Timothy P. Halhoth, Senior Pastor 313-937-2233 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups

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Baby Loves Disco brings parents back Pleated pants Playing with the Grown• to the club — with toddlers in tow ups by Sophie Dahl |hen I was single, I used eyes and ears adjust to the light Coach Patent Francine in teal ' to go clubbing at places show and loud music. like The Shelter, Motor Unfortunately, my son, like Lounge and Envy. It was fun most guys, refused to dance, so Sex and the City movie to dress up, have a few drinks, we staked a spot at the edge of 4- ' — coming May 30! and dance with abandon. the dance floor to scope out the Those days are so over. scene. As the married mom of It was much more whole• a toddler, I'm lucky if I can some than I remember from Across the Universe stay awake past nine. The few those nights at Tonic and times I've made it out to local Taboo. As DJ Ryan Richards hotspots, I've spun disco, Moms twirled chil• ended up feel- . dren in their arms, while dads Avon Anew ing old, under- helped sons to hula hoops and daughters to dance scarves. A Clinical Advanced dressed and Microdermabrasion hopelessly out machine pumped bubbles into System of date. And if the air, » I thought going Despite my coaxing, Verick to clubs was never caught the disco fever, Stuart Weitzman Pipesashay expensive when but it turned out there was pumps Detroit Fashion Week, March plenty else to do. Wensdy I was single, 23-29 at Asian Village VonBuskirk add the price Eden's bar was stocked with of a baby sitter Md-friendly food, like goldfish, onto admission animal crackers and pretzels. JEFF DWOSKIN and drinks times two. It's just The cash bar was open for par• Sophie Dwoskin of West Bloomfield hula hoops on the dance floor at Baby not worth it anymore. ents, while kids got complimen• Loves Disco. But now, Baby Loves Disco tary Capri Suns. The Sorenen fashion show fund-raiser has revived the elub scene for beds that constitute It was time to pack the Be in the aging hipsters like me. The the Ultralounge part diaper bags and call it a fashion nationwide phenomenon was of Eden (normally day. At 4 o'clock (pm, not company of ushered into metro Detroit offering refuge a.m.), I straggled out of Sarah Jessica in February by two West for romance) were the club covered in sweat Parker, Reese filled with helium Bloomfield moms, Robyn (not from dancing, but Witherspoon, balloons and hyper Dwoskin and Julie Hirsch. The from wrangling my son) Hilary Swank, kids. concept opens a trendy bar, in and realized how differ• Christina our case Eden Nightclub and En route to the ent my life has become. Aguilera and Ultralounge in Ferndale, on bathroom, we Baby Loves Disco J-Lo by bidding ' Saturday afternoons for family- discovered the proves late nights, last on dresses by friendly fun. entire downstairs calls and sleeping in are Farmington Considering every local Baby was converted to things of the past. Hills native Loves Disco has sold out well a "chill out area" Now, it's all about Peter Sdronen in advance, I must not be the where parents Verick, but I wouldn't go at the relaxed on couches only parent jonesing for the WENSDY VON BrJSKIHK back to the singles scene Celebration good old days. or indulged in pro• for anything — even my of Creativity I took my 2-year-old to Baby fessional chair mas- Mary Beth Stacy of Pleasant Ridge with her son, Gabe, and old abs and size 6 ward• fashion show, Loves Disco last Saturday and sage, while children daughter, Harper in the Chill Out Area at Baby Loves Disco, robe. As I drove home auction and soon realized the club experi• romped through a with my luncheon at ence isn't quite so glamorous playground of stuffed animals, "I grew up in punk and disco son safely strapped in his car 11:30 a.m. with a toddler in tow. pup tents and toys. bars in the 80s," said Mary seat, I realized I forgot to ask for Saturday, April After changing Verick's Ten years ago I would have Beth, as her 3-year-old, Gabe, Mary Beth's number. We had 5, at Oakland stinky diaper in the backseat, been surveying Eden for hot bounced off the walls and one- a lot in common. I would have Community I stuffed supplies into my huge guys. This time, I picked up a year-old Harper wriggled away liked to ask her on a playdate. College, handbag (no stylish evening mom. on the floor. "I'm an old bar fly I'll be looking for her at the Orchard Ridge clutch for this club mama) and "Come here often?" I asked a so this is right up my alley. I next Baby Loves Disco. Campus in we made our way to the door. cute blonde with her daughter think it's great." Farmington Despite my mom jeans and on her lap. Mary Beth and I closed Baby Loves Disco, for children 6 Hills. New practical ponytail, the bouncer Turns out it was the first the place down as we chatted months-7 years and their caregiv• York-based designer Soronen will donate seven dresses for auction, let us right past the velvet rope. time at Baby Loves Disco about music, family and how ers, returns to Eden Nightclub & with proceeds to benefit the Farmington Area Arts Commission. Yep, this was my crowd. for Mary Beth Stacy, a stay- hard it is to get out of the house Ultralounge, 22061 Woodward Ave., Soronen will be on hand to pay tribute to his mother, Jody Soronen, Inside, we got wristbands at-home mom of three from these days. Ferndale, 1-4 p.m. April 26 and a former Farmington Hills mayor who lost her battle with cancer (not for the VIP room, but to Pleasant Ridge. She, too, used "Everything changes when May 31. Tickets ($12 per walking in 2005. His designs have been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, prevent Verick from wandering to go to clubs like Bookie's, you have kids," she said. human; non-walkers free) sell out Modern Bride, and more. Bids will start at $200 for the gowns, which Off with the wrong mom), col• Todd's and Nunzio's back in Then, Donna Summer's "Last fast so get them now at www.baby- are valued at up to $5,000. His creations' may be seen at www. lected goody bags and let our the day. Dance" began blaring upstairs. lovesdisco.com. petersoronen.com. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased at the Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile, or by calling (248) 473-1848. HHHHHRHHHHR

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