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PIPELINE .You balance the City unanim ous on fire despite outcry state budget Think you can manage BY MATTJACHMAN Ambulance, which will pro­ Michigan's public piggy bank OBSERVER STAFF WRITER vide paramedics, who have better than the politicians? training in advanced life Plymouth will get firefight­ support, during medical The Center for Michigan, ing and emergency medical emergencies in Plymouth as an Ann Arbor-based think services from the Northville well as patient transports to tank, lets you take a crack at Fire Department, and reopen hospitals. balancing the state general its closed fire station, begin­ Opponents argued the fund budget. ning in January, under a deal arrangement would put lives Go to www.thecenterfor- approved Monday by the City and property at risk, and michigan.net and play the Commission. urged commissioners to study budget game. The unanimous vote for the the issue further and look for intergovernmental agreement alternatives. Spring rake with the city of Northville, The Plymouth Community which is expected to save SAVINGS CALLED ‘A PITTANCE' United Way has scheduled Plymouth $400,000 or “I truly believe you guys do the "Spring Rake-N-Go" event more annually, came despite not understand public safety, for April 30. Applications are impassioned pleas from and that is what you’re giving now available for residents in people, including many fire­ up for a pittance,” said resi­ Plymouth and Canton. fighters, gathered in a packed dent Kevin Henderson, who Any residents living in commission meeting room. identified himself as a para­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Plymouth, Plymouth Township Commissioners also medic instructor. The city of Plymouth leadership (from left) Commissioners John Barrett, Ed Hingelberg, David Workman, city attorney or Canton that own their own approved an agreement “I question not your sincer- formalizing relations with Robert Marzano, Mayor Dan Dwyer, City Manager Paul Sincock, Mayor Pro Tern Michael Wright, Commissioners Gerald the nonprofit Huron Valley Please see FIR E, A4 Sabatini and Ronald Loiselle, presided over a crowded city hall meeting about fire services Monday. 3 Tavern gets OK for The Plymouth Community United Way's ‘Spring Rake-N- Go' is scheduled April 30.

home, are elderly (over age patio alcohol sale s^ 55) or disabled, need repairs to their yard or landscaping BY MATT JACHMAN March of last year, in which and are unaDle to do these OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the suspects had been drink­ repairs themselves can apply ing at The Roc. for the program. The deadline It’s a little chilly yet, but Mourselas said the restau­ for applications is March 18. Plymouth Roc, a restaurant rant instituted stricter con­ For an application, visit and bar at Ann Arbor Road trols, and officials report The the PCUW website at www. and Harvey, will be expand­ Roc’s record has been clean. plymouthunitedway.org or ing its outdoor alcohol ser­ “They say we did an excel­ visit the office at 960 W. Ann vice area during the warmer lent job. We watch our Arbor Trail, Suite 2. For addi­ months. people, how they behave,” The Roc last week won Mourselas said. “They’re very tional information, contact approval from the Plymouth satisfied.” Krista at kstrobel@ameritech. City Commission to add two The Roc often features live net or (734) 453-6879, Ext. new patios to its outdoor music on weekend nights, 6, or Bobbie Pummillat the BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER alcohol service area. One and Mourselas said the Plymouth Community Council patio, on the southwest cor­ menu was changed recently, on Aging at (734) 453-1234, ner of the building, is about with prices slashed. The Ext. 236. Taking the stage 370 square feet, while the restaurant’s three patio areas The Park Players Theatre Company will present Jean Anouilh's “ Antigone" on March 3-5, with performances each second, attached to an estab­ can now accommodate more Tribute show day at 7 p.m. and a special matinee performance at 2 p.m. March 5. All performances are located at the Allen lished patio where alcohol than 80 people, he said. Rod Stewart tribute artist DuBois Little Theatre at Canton High School and tickets are $10. Seating is limited so arrive early. Box office sales are already permitted, Moviegoers have a chance Danny D along with special opens one hour before show time. More photos and details can be found by turning to page A8. is about 185 square feet. to see The Roc in a new film guest Cara Lundgren as Stevie “We try to get a little more Cedar Rapids, that opened Nicks perform the classic hits life to the border of our recently. The R-rated com­ of two rock icons Thursday. city,” said John Mourselas, a edy about a naive insurance March 10, at 336 Main Piano partner at The Roc, formerly salesman stars Ed Helms, Bar in downtown Plymouth. Boulders. It’s different from John C. Reilly, Anne Heche the al fresco dining opportu­ Doors open at 8 p.m. and Rising gas prices frustrate drivers and Sigourney Weaver. showtime is at 9 p.m. nities available in downtown The film was shot mainly Plymouth, but “in the sum­ 336 Main Piano Bar is locat­ in Ann Arbor in 2009, but BYBRADKADRICH mer, people love to go out The Roc is the setting for ed at 336 Main. For more infor­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER there,” he added. a bar scene that Mourselas mation, call (734) 454-6524 or The commission’s vote said ended up being about 20 visit www.336main.com. Cathie Kuchenberg watched as the pump at the had been put on hold for minutes long. Marathon gas station located at the Plymouth Super six months after city offi­ “When they go to the Mother knows best Center on Ann Arbor Road just kept climbing. cials expressed concern movie, they’re going to see Local women and girls It went past $20, past $30 and past $40, about in September about three our bar,” he said. are invited to send us (in 50 the point where the tank on her Ford Taurus would drunken driving arrests, words or less) the best advice have been filled a month or so ago. The pump final­ between September and [email protected] | (313) 222-2405 you received from your mom. ly came to rest at $55.55, at fewer than 17 gallons. Include a photo of your She put the nozzle away and shook her head. mom or better yet you and “It’s very frustrating,” said Kuchenberg, a your mom. E-mail your best Plymouth resident. “That’s a good $10 more than it submission and photo (jpg would have been a month ago. 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The photos (although some stations had it as low as $3.29). and advice will appear in the Unrest in the Middle East was largely perceived, ; 5 5 f V Thursday, May 5, Salute To at least locally, as the cause of the spike in gas pric­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Women edition of Hometown es. First it was the protests in Egypt; more recently, Mazan Rahal manages the Marathon station at PLYMOUTH CANTON NORTHVILLE NOVI Life Woman. Deadline to sub­ it’s the unrest in Libya. News reports had leaders in Mill and Main. He tries to keep his gas prices 3 mit advice and photo is 5 p.m. Saudi Arabia pledging to make up for production cents above wholesale. He counts on other sales Friday, April 15. to make a living. "The people in the neighborhood Please see GAS, A2 know me and I know them," says Rahal. C o m m u n it y F in a n c ia l Home Delivery: right here right for you / ^ A \ (866) 887-2737 INDEX

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The Wayne County disposing of waste that is automotive batteries and dry nition, shock serisitive materi­ Department of Public Service considered toxic, flammable cell batteries, fluorescent als, household trash, 55-gallon will be holding a Household or corrosive. bulbs, fire extinguishers, drums, refrigerators, micro- Hazardous Waste Collection Examples of accept­ mercury fever thermometers, waves or other appliances, on Saturday, March 26, from able waste being collected smoke detectors, computer tires, yard waste and concrete. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wayne include; household paints, monitors, printers, scanners, For information on how to County Community College stains, dyes, floor wax, floor mice, keyboards, cell phones, dispose of these items, contact District Western Campus, care products, carpet cleaner, fax machines, copiers, and the Wayne County Resource located at 9555 Haggerty Road furniture polish, bathroom televisions. Recovery Coordinator at (734) in Belleville. cleaners, stain removers, Only household-generated 326-3936. This free event is open pharmaceutical waste (non- products from Wayne County For more information on to Wayne County residents controlled substances only), residents will be accepted. the March 26 collection or to BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER only and, organizers say, is solvents, nail polish, glue, Items that will not be accepted obtain a complete list of what Canton's Home Improvement Expo takes place Saturday and Sunday at The “an excellent opportunity to fertilizer, lawn and garden include; commercial waste, will and will not be accepted, Summit in Canton. make your home and envi­ chemicals, pesticides, anti­ industrial waste, radioactive call (734) 326-3936 or visit ronment safe” by properly freeze, motor oil, gasoline, materials, explosives, ammu­ www.waynecounty.com. Summit hosts Home Museum to host Improvement Expo lecture on Lincoln

Canton’s 10th annual Home Solar Energy System worth assassination Improvement Expo will be $12,000 to one lucky Expo held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, attendee. In order to win the The Plymouth Historical March 5, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. free system, expo-goers must fill Museum is known for its Sunday, March 6, at Canton’s out a raffle ticket at Rapid Home extensive collection of Summit on the Park. Improvement s exhibitor booth memorabilia connected Highlights at the 2011 Home before 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6. with President Abraham Expo will include free parking Anyone planning on attend­ Lincoln. and refreshments; live broad­ ing this year’s Expo can stop The museum will add to casts from special guest stars by a welcome station and pick its Lincoln legacy with a Murray Gula, Host of “Your up a free Expo Advertisement presentation set for 7:30 Home with Murray Gula” on Booklet. The booklet is filled p.m. Tuesday, March 10. 1130 WDFN, and Joe Gagnon, with vendor coupons, a map of That’s when Lincoln his­ “The Appliance Doctor,” from the show, workshop schedules torian Dan Packer presents 1600 WAAM; how-to work­ and several home improve­ his free lecture, “The Day shops on a variety of topics from ment tips. Lincoln was Shot,” a sum­ landscaping to solar energy; To view a complete list of the mary of the people and a hands-on children’s’ proj­ vendors, obtain the Expo lay­ events associated with ect center; live woodcarving out, and download the work­ Lincoln’s assassination. demonstrations; and multiple shop schedule visit www.can- An overview of the politi­ raffles throughout the weekend, ton-mi.org/homeexpo.aspx. cal and military situation including wood projects made The Expo is free of charge and BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER will be the backdrop of an by Canton Construction along hosted by Canton’s Building Kathy Rucinski pumps gas at the Marathon station at Mill and Main Street. She just opened a college savings account almost hour-by-hour series with the Michigan Regional and Inspection Services for a grandchild. "I wish I could put more in the account and less in here," said Rucinski, a Canton resident. of events on April 14,1865, Council of Carpenters. Division, the Chamber of of Lincoln’s actions and Rapid Home Improvement Commerce, and the Observer the actions of-the conspira­ will also give away a free 1KW £9 Eccentric Newspapers. because, he said, he simply expensive for me.” tors that transpired before GAS can’t afford to keep it, with the Eddie Saad, a cashier at the the fatal shot that changed FROM PAGE A1 cost of insurance and rising Valero station at Ford Road America forever. CORRECTION gas prices. He’s thinking about and Haggerty, said the higher How the country reacted selling it now. gas prices don’t seem to be to the assassination will be The caption beneath a photo ing the photo was about the lost to that unrest to keep oil “Nobody is doing anything changing customers’ buying discussed and a postmortem in Sunday’s Plymouth Observer city of Plymouth’s fire service prices from climbing. about this in Washington,” habits, just their frustration for the country and espe­ should have said Northville agreement with the city of Locally, some drivers want­ said Mitchell, pumping level. cially the South will con­ Township firefighters provided Northville, the caption in the ed someone — mostly the gov­ regular unleaded at $3.45 per “They’re buying the average clude the presentation. mutual aid to the Park Manor photo gave the wrong impres­ ernment — to do something. gallon at the Mobil station they’ve always (bought),” said “Many questions about apartment complex fire in the sion it was city of Northville Richard Mitchell of Canton at Cherry Hill and Lilley in Saad. “They come in, they pay the assassination may be city of Plymouth last month. firefighters who responded, is facing the loss of his Canton. “I don’t even drive their $40 and they complain. answered, but many more Since the story accompany­ which is erroneous. recently purchased Ford Focus that much, and it’s still too But they have to have their questions may arise after gas.” learning what really hap­ Saad said he feels the cus­ pened on April 14, 1865,” tomers’ pain, because his own promised Liz Kerstens, per-week gas cost has risen executive director of the from some $50 to about $70. museum. “I’ve got to buy my gas, too,” Packer is a member of the the great indoors he said. “It’s not like anyone’s Plymouth Historical Society giving me a free tank of gas.” Board of Directors and is Lee Feldkamp of Plymouth the Plymouth Historical You dream it. 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Chili test's record fundraising Symphony gets brassy with its season finale benefits Habitat for Humanity The Plymouth Symphony I Her music wanted to cap its regular H f is fresh and season with a finale that’s % . a individual,” BY MATT JACHMAN “big, bold, brassy and V " '► 1 said John OBSERVER STAFF WRITER breathtaking.” ■ - I Corigliano. PSO musicians believe I Hoover Amy Tracy had long thought they’ve accomplished just | 'JBM resides in of home ownership as beyond that with their finale, New York, her reach. Mussorgsky’s masterpiece, Hoover where she That changed in December, “Pictures at an Exhibition,” maintains when she and son Kamron, which was composed an active career as com­ 12, moved into a new house around themes based on poser, conductor, and flut­ in Westland with the help the composer’s artist friend, ist. She is the recipient of of Habitat for Humanity of Viktor Flartmann including a National Endowment Western Wayne County. the beautiful and familiar, Composer’s Fellowship and Tracy, who runs a child­ the “Great Gates of Kiev” many other awards, includ­ care center at a social services based on his paintings of ing an Academy of Arts and agency, pays Habitat a zero- the facade of the entrance Letters Academy Award in interest mortgage for her for the City of Kiev. Composition. house, and also put in hun­ The regular-season Hoover attended the dreds of hours of sweat equity finale takes place 7:30 p.m. Eastman School of Music in lieu of a down payment, Saturday at the Village and holds a Masters in working on Habitat build­ Theater at Cherry Hill in Music Theory from the ing projects and volunteering Canton. Manhattan School, where at the Great Lakes Regional Continuing the artist she taught for years. Chili Cookoff in Plymouth last theme of the concert, the Hoover has also attended October. orchestra will perform a the Conductors Institute “That was a fun day,” Tracy World Premier of Katherine and has led performances told members of the local Hoover’s work, “J.M.W. in Wisconsin, West Habitat board of directors on Turner; Impressions,” based Virginia, New York, and Monday. “I’ll be at the next on the lush landscapes of Pennsylvania. The com­ chili cookoff.” English painter, J. M .W. missioning, rehearsing, Turner. Katherine Hoover and premiere of her Dances HELPING HABITAT Habitat for Humanity of Western Wayne County officials and friends celebrate the donation of $37,500 from Great will be attending this world and Variations at Kennedy The nonprofit Great Lakes Lakes Regional Chili Inc. From left are Amy Tracy, a new Habitat homeowner; Larry Carrington, who helps organize premier of her work and Center are the subject of an Regional Chili Inc. is a major the Great Lakes Regional Chili Cookoff's motorcycle exhibition; Alice Dent, director of Habitat for Humanity of will be a part of the On- Emmy-winning documen­ contributor to Habitat, raising Western Wayne County; Bharti Washington, who also helps organize the motorcycle show; local Habitat board Stage Presentation with tary, called New Music, by $138,000 for the organization members Herb Scott, Marcia Goffney, Andy Emmert (face partially hidden) and Jim Krone; Annette and Ken Horn, Conductor Nan Washburn Deborah Novak. since 1996. who organize Plymouth's annual chili cookoffs; Habitat board president Gil Schuckman; and board member Tom Risi. prior to the concert. The concert is sponsored On Monday, the couple Throughout the perfor­ by The Partnership for the behind Great Lakes Regional This is the largest single fund­ stability and a greater sense of Western Wayne County has mances of both pieces the Arts and Humanities in Chili, Ken and Annette Horn, raiser that we’ve received,” optimism for the future. seven building projects sched­ artwork will be illuminated Canton and the Bank of stopped by the Habitat office Dent said of the check dropped If Kamron, who is interested uled for this year, both new on the scrim as the orches­ Ann Arbor. Tickets are $25 to deliver the proceeds from off by the Horns. “We are in architecture, wants to attend construction and home reha­ tra performs each piece. for adults, $20 for seniors, last year’s cookoff: $37,500. It blessed and honored to par­ graduate school after college, bilitations, Dent said. Habitat “Katherine Hoover is an and $10 for students. was the most money raised so ticipate in this annual event.” for example, she’ll be in a posi­ volunteers will be working in extraordinary composer. For tickets and informa­ far through a single Plymouth tion as a homeowner to help Redford Township, Westland, She has a wide and fascinat­ tion please call (734) 451- cookoff, the Horns said. OFFERING THANKS him do that, Tracy said. Taylor and Romulus. ing vocabulary which she 2112 or online www.plym- “Ken and I are thrilled to For Tracy, who had stopped Dent said praised the chili Habitat budgets about uses with enormous skill. outhsymphony.com. support such a great charity by the Habitat office with a cookoff, calling it an event that $80,000 for each new home its that in turn attracts the volun­ mortgage payment, Monday’s brings people together for a volunteers build. teers necessary to enable us to check presentation was an good time and a good cause. Great Lakes Regional run our event,” Annette Horn opportunity to thank the Despite the state’s recession­ Chili Inc. has contributed to said. Horns and Habitat board ary economy, she said, the several other charitable and Habitat was responsible for members, who had gathered cookoff’s fundraising is above service organizations in its mobilizing about 170 volun­ for their monthly meeting. what it was when times were 15-year history, including the teers, including Tracy, for the Tracy, who rented an apart­ better. Salvation Army, the Make- CHECK US OUT DAILY ONLINE last cookoff, said Alice Dent, ment in Plymouth before buy­ “It shows that the giving a-Wish Foundation and the director at the local Habitat ing her house, said the home spirit of Michiganders is still Rainbow Connection. office. in Westland has given her and strong,” Dent said. hometownlife^com “It’s a major contribution. Kamron security, financial Habitat for Humanity of [email protected] | (313) 222-2405

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a major reorganization once FIRE Plymouth leaves the arrange­ FROM PAG E A1 ment. Car vandalized Commissioner Ron Loiselle, however, said a move for a ity or your desire to balance regional fire department had the city’s budget. I guess I do failed in the past. question... why residents were not surveyed, polled, allowed to ‘I TRUST THE PROCESS' outside salon vote, have a voice,” said Nancy Commissioner Ed Sullivan, also of Plymouth. Hingelberg said he’s worked as “City residents are not a firefighter in the city of Troy, A Canton Township man’s CRIME WATCH informed right now about the which also has part-time, on- 2010 Lexus was vandalized as implications of this decision.” call firefighters, and is com­ it sat outside the Happy Nails “Public safety is one of the fortable with the system. and Spa, on Ann Arbor Road Robinwood, at Schoolcraft and reasons a city exists,” said Tim “I trust the process here,” in Plymouth Township, on at Hines. Sullivan, also of Plymouth. Hingelberg said. “It’s a tough, Sunday. • Sunday, Feb. 27 — “If we can’t provide for our tough decision, but I trust the The car’s passenger-side Residential rescue runs on own public safety, why are we process we’re going through.” front fender and doors were Westbrook, on Northville here?” City officials have for years heavily scratched, accord­ Road, on Newport; commer­ But commission members been discussing ways to find ing to a Plymouth Township cial rescue run on Five Mile; said they’re confident the new savings in the delivery of public Police Department report, and vehicle accident at Ann Arbor model will work — and save PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER safety services, and a study the right front tire had been Road and Beck. the city money. Kevin Henderson questions the proposal to switch to a fire services last year by the International slashed. • Saturday, Feb. 26 “I wouldn’t vote yes unless I agreement with the city of Northville. Association of City Managers The victim told police the — Rescue runs at a public was absolutely certain,” Mayor suggested several alterna­ Lexus had been parked outside building on Haggerty; resi­ Dan Dwyer, who has long Department, from which the tives to the current PCFD. the salon between 9:30 a.m. dential rescue runs on Clare, pushed for a less costly approach city will be withdrawing after The study’s suggestions didn’t and 8:30 p.m. on Starkweather and on Mill; to public safety services, told the this year. The PCFD has 21 include a partnership with commercial rescue run on Ann crowd. “This city, like every other full-time firefighter paramed­ Northville, but did include pro­ -B y Matt Jachman Arbor Road. city in the state of Michigan, is ics, plus a chief and an inspec­ viding heart defibrillators for • Friday, Feb. 25 — Rescue going to go broke if it does gov­ tor, at three fire stations. The the police, and training officers FIRE RUNS runs on Caster, on Main, on ernment the way we continue to department serves Plymouth to use them, something offi­ The Plymouth Community Gloucester, on Haggerty, on do government.” and Plymouth Township cials said will be done. Fire Department responded to Meadowhill, on Harding, on The 12-year agreement was and has a budget of about Dwyer took issue with the the following runs during the Woodberry, on Ann Arbor approved in Northville last $4 million a year, of which contention that residents period Feb. 23 through March 1: Road, on Heritage and on week by a unanimous vote Plymouth’s share is about $1 haven’t had the chance to get • Tuesday, March 1 Morrison. of the city council there. It million. information about city offi­ — Residential rescue runs on • Thursday, Feb. 24 — will expand the 33-member Several PCFD firefighters cials’ study of public safety Northville Road, on Dewey, on Vehicle accident on westbound Northville Fire Department by Nancy Sullivan talks about her family's attended the meeting and services. Heritage, on Mill, on Haggerty M-14 east of Beck; residential up to 25 firefighters, reopen the personal experience with EMS. spoke against the plan, with “This discussion has been and on Northern; rescue run rescue runs on Westbrook, fire station next to Plymouth some suggesting Plymouth going on in public for years on on Five Mile; investigations on on Newporte, on Evergreen, City Hall, and equip it with fire bishing the old fire station should take regionalization this board, literally for years, Northville Road and on Ann on Lilley and on Briarwood; trucks and equipment. — are estimated at up to $1.2 a step further and involve and if people don’t know, it’s Arbor Road. investigation on Halyard; res­ The expanded depart­ million, and will be borne by Plymouth and Northville because they don’t choose to • Monday, Feb. 28 cue run at a public building on ment will respond to fire Plymouth. townships as well as the city of know,” he said. — Commercial rescue runs Haggerty. and medical emergencies in Northville. After the meeting, on Ann Arbor Road and on • Wednesday, Feb. 23 — Plymouth, plus be responsible LEAVING PCFD “We need to put our differ­ Commissioner Mike Wright Plymouth Oaks; residential Vehicle accident at M-14 and for fire inspections and fire Northville firefighters are ences aside, put these com­ sought to reassure a resident rescue runs on Heritage, on Beck; rescue runs on Main, prevention and safety pro­ certified, and most are trained munities together, and form who had expressed concern Northville Road, on Pacific, on Haggerty, at westbound grams. Dwyer has said many as medical first respond­ one fire department,” said over the arrangement with on Plymouth Road and on M-14 and Northville Road, Northville firefighters already ers, but almost all work on a Rick Tefend, a lieutenant in Northville. Sycamore; vehicle acci­ on Ricard, on Beck and on live in the Plymouth area, and part-time, on-call basis and the PCFD and the president of “If we can have the same dents on westbound M-14 at Provincetown. that some veterans from the are not union members. The International Association of high-quality service we department will be reassigned department’s current budget is Fire Fighters Local 1496. already provide at less cost, to respond to emergencies about $443,000 a year. Chief Afterward, firefighter Greg then it only makes sense,” from the Plymouth station. James Allen is the only full- . Mangan, the treasurer of Wright told a reporter. Plymouth will be charged time employee. Local 1496, said firefighters Check us out on the Web every day for services on a proportional Plymouth’s move is an will keep talking to officials to [email protected] | (313) 222-2405 basis. 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AROUND PLYMOUTH AAUW still taking "Around Plymouth" is designed to announce upcoming events taking place in the community. Items will prom dress donations run on a space-available basis. Send details to [email protected] Kumon open house The Plymouth Canton accepting donations through AAUW Prom Dress Sale March 31. Accessories such as Kumon Math and Reading takes place noon to 4 p.m. purses, and jewelry are also Center of Plymouth hosts an Sunday, April 10, and 6-8 welcome. event for parents and chil­ p.m. Monday, April 11, at AAUW volunteers will pick dren from pre-school to high Memorial Elementary School, up contributions or donors can school to learn about Kumon’s 3001 Marquette, Garden City bring them to any meeting. enrichment program 10 a.m. (between Henry Ruff and To arrange for pick up, to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Middlebelt). e-mail or call S. Zaetta at their Plymouth locatiofa, 580 The sale is to provide prom [email protected] (734- Forest in downtown Plymouth. dresses for girls who are not 455-6366), K. Bellows at Sign-up for a free-place- able to afford them in this [email protected] ment test, receive educational economic climate. AAUW (734-421-8807) or E. Nelson at information to help your child thanks all those who have [email protected] (734-981- advance his or her skills in contributed and will continue 4938). math and reading, and develop a love of learning through the Kumon Method of learning. Participants all receive a com­ Church hosts benefit plimentary Kumon Reading List that includes hundreds of award-winning authors from concert for 'Maggie' fund around the world and orga­ nized by reading ability. St. Kenneth Catholic dance with the Furlong family To receive information about Calvin coming Church in Plymouth hosts wishes - either for scholarships the Kumon visit www.kumon. The Calvin College Wind Ensemble presents a concert at Plymouth First United Methodist Church 7:30 p.m. Saturday, “Coffee House Concert” 7-9 or classroom grants to support com or call: 1-877-586-6673. March 12. The 35-member ensemble, directed by Tiffany Engle, will present a variety of selections as part of their p.m. Saturday, March 26, education in Plymouth-Canton weekend tour to southeast Michigan. Admission is free; an offering will be received. First United Methodist Church is Coffee with Heise with proceeds to benefit the Community Schools. located at 45201 N. Territorial Road, a mile east of Beck Road, and offers ample parking and barrier-free entrance. Central Middle School band The event will feature bev­ State Rep. Kurt Heise is All are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, call (734) 453-5280. and the Maggie Kathleen erages and desserts, the con­ sponsoring coffee hours to Furlong Memorial Fund of cert, a bake sale, handmade give residents a convenient benefits some very special playground equipment and Damaris scholarship the Educational Excellence pins and items for sale. St. opportunity to meet with him children in our community,” classroom grants at the school. Foundation, supporting Kenneth’s is located at 14951 locally. said Metro Dance director * Entry fee is $1; strollers The Plymouth Community Plymouth-Canton Community N. Haggerty in Plymouth Heise will talk with resi­ Kristie Wyler. “Our goal is to allowed after 11 a.m. Table fee Arts Council will recognize Schools. Township. dents on Friday, March 18, at raise as much money as pos­ is $15, and there are still a few a Plymouth-Canton School The EEF supports To donate, go to www. the Parthenon Coney Island sible to help these children and available. district senior who has dis­ Plymouth-Canton schools. pccs.kl2.mi.us/eef and follow and Restaurant, located at their families enjoy good times For more information, call played outstanding abilities in Donations to the Maggie links to scholarship funds. 39910 Ford Road, in Canton, together.” Christine Wegrzyn at (734) visual arts and plans to con­ Kathleen Furlong Memorial Donations for Music for from 7:30 to 9 a.m. No 331-2160 or e-mail rcwe- tinue his/her education in this Fund will be used in accor­ Maggie accepted at the door. appointment is necessary. Appraisal clinic [email protected] field with its annual award­ In addition, Rep. Heise is The Plymouth Historical ing of the Damaris Fine Arts also available to meet with Museum hosts an antique Sagear scholarship Scholarship. constituents by appointment appraisal clinic with Ernie The Rotary Club of To download an applica­ Raffle supports Miracle either in the district or at his DuMouchelle of DuMouchelle Plymouth A.M. is striving tion, go to: http://www.story- Lansing office. Residents are Art Galleries in Detroit on to recognize a Plymouth- tellerdesign.eom/Portals/4/ invited to call toll free 1-855- Wednesday, March 30, from Canton School District 201lDamarisaward.pdf REPKURT or e-mail kurt- noon to 6 p.m. Items to be High School Senior who has League, other efforts [email protected] to sched­ appraised include antique fur­ overcome adversity with its PLAV recruiting ule an appointment. niture, art, and small objects. annual Sandra Sagear Rotary PLAV Post #166, located at Plymouth A.M. Rotarians her ticket drawn. There are Hip-hop fundraiser No jewelry please. Appraisals Scholarship. 39375 Amrhein in Livonia (at are pleased their Jack of also some bonus cards such as are by appointment only Club officials are looking for the corner of Amrhein and Spades 50/50 Raffle total’s up jokers. Metro Dance Company and time slots are filling up students who have displayed Eckles) is seeking veteran to $1,038, plus 50 percent of The Plymouth A.M. is hosting a hip hop benefit quickly. Oral evaluations will courage, perseverance, spirit, members interested in joining what’s sold this week. Rotarians saw another club “Dance From the Heart” to be provided for $10 per item; and creativity in succeeding a vibrant post, restructuring Tickets cost $1 each, with have a successful fundraiser raise funds for The Miracle written evaluations will be in achieving an education, itself in the 21st century. The the drawing held 9 p.m. and borrowed the idea to sup­ League of Plymouth. The event provided for $15 per item. despite a physical, mental or Post goal is to have a signifi­ each Friday at Station 885 in port the Foundation functions, is open for anyone ages 8 to Call for an appointment, emotional barrier. They have cant and meaningful impact Plymouth’s Old Village. The “one of which is the Miracle adult, regardless of experi­ (734) 455-8940. The Plymouth also shown an appreciation of within the veteran commu­ yearlong fundraiser began Oct. League,” said the club’s Dick ence, and will be held at Metro Historical Museum is located others and a commitment to nity. 15 and will run through Oct. Schmidt. That ballfield will be Dance Company in Plymouth at 155 S. Main Street, just their community. The recipi­ The post meetings are 21 of this year. in central Plymouth for spe­ 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19- north of downtown Plymouth. ent of this award will receive a the second Monday of every There are 54 cards, put in cial-needs youth. Registration for the event is scholarship. month at 7:30 p.m., with envelopes and stored at Station The tickets are available underway. Hip hop classes are Mom to Mom The award is named after the exception of July and 885. A winner wins a mini­ from A.M. Rotarians or at $15 per student with 100 per­ Bentley Elementary School Sandra Sagear, a 1969 gradu­ August, and a light lunch mum of $25 for having his or Station 885. cent of the proceeds donated hosts its PTO Mom-2- ate of the original Plymouth with refreshments fol­ to The Miracle League of Mom Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. High School who imagined lows. Free beverages are Plymouth. Anyone interested Saturday, March 5, at the and believed she could suc­ provided throughout the in the event can contact Metro school, located at 1100 S. ceed as she lived everyday meeting’s. Those interested Dance Company at (734) 207- Sheldon in Canton. with Polio. 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Creative thinking earned her bachelor’s degree in new antiques are being dis­ Dance Education. played in the store. ArtServe Michigan, • The Brass Iron & Bed Shop Michigan’s statewide nonprofit Technology chief is moving from Ann Arbor arts-advocacy organization, Movimento Inc. — a Trail to Forest Place, next to announced Plymouth resident Gothenburg, Sweden-based Francis Jewelry Gallery, in Dorrie Milan has joined the company known as the “go­ April. Look for jewelry dis­ team as Creative Industries to” company for control sys­ counts and the sale of displays Associate. tem diagnostic products and before the move. The 1,400- Milan will assist in carrying services — announced it has square-foot space will be avail­ out the policies and programs named Justin Schroeder its able March 30. Anyone inter­ supporting individual creative new Chief Technology Officer. ested can call Carol at (734) practitioners in Michigan. Schroeder most recently 719-0667- These programs reach state­ served as Vice President, • Salon Awesome on Main wide to promote, connect Global Product Management St. has partnered with the and support the many artists, for Movimento where, among Makeup Loft. Beginning designers and other duties, March 1 they will offer on-site design-makers he led global makeup services next door at working at the product devel­ That’s Awesome. Makeup Loft’s forefront of opment for head makeup artist and owner, their respec­ diagnostic Janelle Thomason, recently tive disciplines hardware made the “Best of Weddings” and aim to and software by The Knot Magazine. One of demonstrate interface her clients is Miss USA Rima the innovative requirements. Fakih, and she has also worked Milan capacities of Schroeder Schroeder with Kim Kardashian’s make­ individual art­ brings to the up artist. Call the Makeup ists and creative practitioners. CTO role a detailed techni­ Loft (734-891-7962) or Salon With more than 25 years cal background in successful Awesome at (734) 927-0800 for of experience in the business management of wide-ranging appointments. of arts, Milan most recently vehicle diagnostic activities. served as Membership/ According to Movimento CEO, Streetscape 2011 Program Coordinator for The Benjamin Hoffman, Schroeder The 2011 downtown Vogue Tyre has opened a custom center at Don Massey Cadillac in Plymouth Arts Alliance in Ann Arbor, is responsible for research Streetscape project is expected Mich., where she implemented and development activities to begin sometime in April. a membership program and for Movimento, as well as the This year’s main focus will be coordinated educational and oversight of the technical orga­ to construct a concrete inter­ Vogue opens Plymouth custom center networking events, among nization globally. section and install traffic light other initiatives. Previously a “Justin brings uncommon mast arms at the intersection performer and choreographer knowledge, enthusiasm and of Main and Penniman, repave Vogue lyre & Rubber in custom-made Vogue tyres a well-respected dealership,” for various groups in Metro drive, and, a unique set of Penniman from Harvey to Company announced the as well as Vogue wheels and said Vogue Tyre President Detroit and an educator in interdisciplinary skills which Union, and repave the remain­ opening of its 16th Custom appearance accessories. Greg Hathcock. “By making dance for area studios, com­ will form the core of technol­ der of the streets throughout Center location at Don Massey Across the United States, our products easily accessible munity outreach programs ogy for our products today and downtown. Cadillac in Plymouth. Vogue Custom Centers oper­ to Massey’s upscale clientele, and community education tomorrow,” said Hoffman. “He Career change? Vogue officials said Don ate as turnkey aftermarket we look forward to continued dance programs, she also has has the exceptional combina­ Massey Cadillac “has long departments for new car deal­ success and a prosperous co-owned Curtain Call Dance tion of an inquisitive mind, nat­ Out of a job? Changing been known as one of the erships, providing inventory partnership that is ahead of Studio in Canton, Mich, for ural leadership, communica­ careers? Become a real estate largest and most successful and merchandising services us.” the past 11 years. tion, and interpersonal skills.” agent and be ready for the Cadillac dealerships in the along with the latest in exclu­ Don Massey Cadillac is Milan is a member of the upcoming real estate boom. country.” The opening of a sive products, all with the pro­ located at 40475 Ann Arbor Canton Commission for Arts, Business news REMERICA HOMETOWN Vogue Custom Center there fessional support from trained Road. Culture and Heritage, but she Some things going on in will be presenting a pre-license will provide Don Massey’s Vogue personnel. For more information, con­ formerly has served as presi­ downtown Plymouth, courtesy training class beginning soon customers with the ability to “We’re excited to expand tact Greg Hathcock or Blair dent of AMPlifying the Arts officials at the Downtown by Real Estate Professional personalize their new and pre­ our custom centers into the Littlefield at 800-323-1466 or - a student group at EMU Development Authority: Education Group, LLC, at owned vehicles with the latest Michigan market with such visit www.voguetyre.com. - and as a board member for • Carol Uber and her hus­ 41025 Ann Arbor Road in Spotlight Players in Canton. band, Bob, of Home Sweet Plymouth. Milan earned her master’s Home on Ann Arbor Trail just Call today for a reservation or degree in Arts Administration came back from an antiquing a private interview. Call Judy at from Eastern Michigan trip through Ohio, Indiana, (734) 459-6222 or e-mail judy- University, where she also Kentucky and Tennessee. Her [email protected].

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Dog listeners Wags to Wiskers will be featuring Beverly Morgan, Certified Dog Listener, speak about canine behavior in a class for dog owners who want to better understand their dogs. Sessions will be offered Saturday, March 5, sponsored by Canton's Building and Inspection Services, and Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Observer & Eccentric Newspapers and the Canton Chamber of Commerce The cost is $120 (for both classes) or $100 for dog owners who donate a 10-pound bag of food to Tail Waggers. Wags to Wiskers is located at 44707 Five Mile in Plymouth. For more information or to regis­ ter call (734) 453-3884. m a r c h 5 Snowman photos Now that more snow has fallen, locals are New version being encouraged to gather it up and get The remodeling is completed at the McDonald's at 220 creative. The City of Plymouth’s Recreation W. Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth. Chamber officials, staff, * More than Tree Admission, •Free How-to Department is sponsoring a photo contest. friends and customers gathered together for a ribbon 120 Exhibitors! Workshops! Build a snowman (or woman), dress him/her cutting recently to celebrate the grand reopening. up and take a picture. E-mail it to Lauren at Refreshments! [email protected] or drop it off at • Business mixer — Breaking the Boundaries the Recreation Department (525 Farmer) along Business Mixer - March 24 — Join 300 other with your name, address, phone number and e- business people from Western Wayne County mail address by Friday, March 4. for one of the best networking events of the year • Murray Gula& • Win a free 1KW Judging will take place the week of March 7 in this region. The annual Western Suburban • Kid s Corner and the winner will be announced March 14. Area Council of Chamber’s “Breaking the • “The Appliance Solar Energy System Boundaries” Business Mixer will be at Burton Project Upcoming March Events Doctor’ Joe Gagnon Manor on Thursday, March 24, from 5-7 p.m. Center! • 10-Member Connection — Join the The event is designed for networking, where Broadcasting Live Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce business meets business across every border for its second Ten Member Connection of 2011 in the western suburbs. This year’s event will all Weekend! 8-9 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Chamber include a presentation by Carol Kocan, a Dale office, 850 W. Ann Arbor Trail in downtown Carnegie trainer, on “Networking and Working Plymouth. the Room” from 5-5:30 p.m. Make nine new valuable business contacts The cost to attend is just $10, which includes • Free Home * Live WoodcarvimWoodcarving • Multiple Raffles in one hour in addition to doing a short 3- food, and there will be a cash bar. Due to the improvement Tips & Demonstrations! 4 minute presentation about your business. overwhelming popularity of this event there are Afterward everyone can stay to finish off the no walk-ins allowed and everyone must be pre­ Coupon Booklet! coffee while getting to know each other better. registered. To register for the event or to reserve Attendees are limited to the first 10 members exhibit space, e-mail the Chamber at teri@ who respond and who are from different busi­ plymouthmich.org or call (734) 453-1540. ness categories. To sign up for the 10 Member Connection, call (734) 453-1540 or e-mail Business show [email protected]. Laurel Park Place in Livonia hosts a Small • Multimedia marketing — Many market­ Business and Home Based Business Show ing campaigns hook potential customers with March 25-27 during regular mall hours. This catchy slogans or pictures. While snappy text event is to assist owners with promoting their and design might make a customer take a sec­ smaller business and home based business to ond look, it does not always convert a customer build customer clientele. It’s an opportunity to lead into a sale. Print, radio, TV, direct mail showcase your business to a larger audience, and internet are all parts of a successful mar­ meet directly with new potential customers and ummit on the Park keting campaign, but how you put it together sell your products and services on-site. dictates your success. This workshop will show The cost is $200 and includes an 8-foot 000 Summit Parkway you how to get the biggest impact with your tar­ table with tablecloth, skirting and one chair. get audience for the money spent. Reservations for the event will be accepted through This Business Development Series workshop March 1. For more information or to reserve a Saturday: 9am - 5pm is scheduled 8:30-9:30 a.m. March 22 at the space, contact the mall office at (734) 462-1100, Chamber office (850 Ann Arbor Trail). To reg­ Ext. 227 or Ext. 260, or e-mail Dan Irvin at Dan_ ister for the workshop e-mail teri@plymouth- [email protected] or Claudia Frederick at Sunday: 11am - 5pm mich.org or call (734) 453-1540. [email protected] online at hom etow nlife.com ______- m '<1 M ______Observers Eccentric | Thursday, March 3,2011 (CP) A7 Have a game plan for how to spend your tax refund

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OE087321 30 A8 (c p ) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 3,2011 LOCAL NEWS online at hometownlife.com It's Greek to them Park Players take on first-ever tragedy

BY BRAD KADRICH OBSERVER STAFF WRITER

When the Park Players take to the stage this weekend for their presenta­ tion of “Antigone,” the 12-member cast will be doing something no other Park Players cast has ever done: Perform a Greek tragedy. And taking center stage for the chal­ lenge, which director Paul Bird said is the first performance of its kind for the drama program, will be Lindsay Nicholas and Ryan Bardusch, whom Bird said must carry the load because they’re in virtually every scene. “I looked back over the 40 years of this program and we’ve never done a Greek tragedy before,” Bird said. “It’s been quite a challenge. It depends on (Nicholas and Bardusch) because they’re the central plot and they’re on stage the whole time. They’ve worked really hard at it; everyone has worked hard.” According to Bird, “Antigone” is the story of Antigone’s desire to see her brothers, both killed in battle, get a proper burial. However, Creon (Bardusch) has decreed that one broth­ er is to be “left to rot” in the field, and imposes a threat of death on anyone trying to bury him. “Antigone decides it’s her moral duty to bury her brother,” Bird said. “That threat of death is the whole crux of the show, Antigone knows she’ll be put to death, but she feels it’s her moral duty, and she’s willing to die for it.” The show plays Thursday, Friday and Saturday (March 3-5) at 7 p.m.; there’s also a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday. All performances are at the DuBois Little Theater in Canton High School. Antigone (Lindsay "Zee" Nicholas) is confronted by Creon (Ryan Bardusch). The play is a Tickets are $10. metaphor for all of the players in World War II. Creon represents the evil of Nazi Germany, Antigone represents the French Resistance. [email protected] | (313)222-8899 Lindsay "Zee" Nicholas and Meggan Ellis practice their lines for Antigone.

PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Guards - Joe Jonas (Stephen Keller), Nick Jonas (Tommy Fafalios) and Kevin Jonas (Christopher Stephens) - while away the time.

Haemon (Ian Crawford) loves Antigone (Lindsay "Zee" Andrew Milad is a one-man Greek Chorus, narrating, Antigone opens Thursday, March 3, and runs Friday, Nicholas). She tries to send him away, for she knows moving the plot along, and cueing the audience on how March 4, and Saturday, March 5, all at 7 p.m., with a 2 she’ll be killed for her deeds. to react. Director Paul Bird and Ryan Bardusch go over lines. p.m. matinee Sunday, March 6. online at hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 3,2011 (CP) A9 Snyder lives up to nickname, but his plans spark an outcry

ne Tough Nerd, indeed. Just two months into OPINION his term, Gov. Rick OSnyder has already lived up tonever before held public office. that self-applied label from last He made no secret, during his year’s campaign, issuing a rev­ campaign, that he wanted to enue and spending plan for the get rid of the MBT and replace next fiscal year that’s drawing it with a flat tax. So I have to fire from many quarters but ask: Why is anyone surprised that Snyder insists will push at Snyder’s proposal? Michigan toward the light at For at least a generation, the end of a decade-long tun­ the buzz phrase among many nel of economic gloom. office-seekers, office-holders To those who have already and their supporters has been been dealing that government should be run like a business. That received wisdom was repeated so often it became expected in many ^ in communi- campaigns, and its implica­ tions for the state went largely unchallenged. Now we have a governor *---- 1 year after year, who is running the state like Matt Jachman educators who a business — Snyder says all saw fund­ segments of state govern­ ing fall during the previous ment need to prove their value administration — that light, — and people across Michigan to coin a phrase, looks like an are screaming about it. oncoming train. Snyder’s budget cuts, his BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Snyder’s sweeping plan plans to shift the tax burden, Steve McFall flies a Blade MCX 2, a beginner's helicopter. would scrap statutory revenue if they come to pass, will be sharing to local communities, painful. Schools and local gov­ cut public education spend­ ernments have been in budget­ ing by an average of $470 a cutting mode for years, laying student, take away exemptions off, teachers, police officers, Love for helicopters helps launch business on taxing public and private firefighters and municipal pensions, eliminate earned workers. Snyder’s plan would income tax credits for low- only exacerbate those prob­ BY KEN ABRAMCZYK Steve. His father owns Wayne McFall said. “We’ye shipped to get rid of their toys.” income workers and do away lems, and it’s hard to see how OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Craft, an awning business at New Zealand.” McFall sees that the prices with a host of tax incentives, some communities and school 13525 Wayne Road, and young It helps that Jimenez knows have come down, even though most notably incentives for the districts would stay afloat with Steve McFall always loved Steve occupies space on the Spanish. “He takes care of some models go as high as film industry that have turned even less revenue. remote control helicopters. second level. South America,” McFall said. $3,500 today. He has seen the state into a Midwestern So are the run-government- As a teenager, he was fasci­ At Riders, McFall, who McFall said the smaller heli­ helicopters selling for $300 or Hollywood. like-a-business assumptions nated by them. grew up in South Lyon and copters can fly on a baseball $400 as opposed to the $1,700 The big winners in this faulty, their attendant budget McFall wanted one, but they Westland, first met Tony diamond and up and down the he paid for a few years ago. scheme would be companies cuts and tax-burden shifts were expensive, so he got Jimenez, who like Steve, street. Some are small enough The helicopters get children now subject to the Michigan unjust? Or do they amount to a a job at the Riders Hobby enjoyed remote control cars, to be flown inside a home. out from behind the computer Business Tax, which Snyder shared sacrifice that, as Snyder Shop store on Five Mile at planes and helicopters. The helicopters can be and into a hobby that gets would banish in favor of a flat says, will create a more busi­ Merriman, saving his money His new helicopter business bought assembled or with them moving around outdoors, 6-percent corporate tax. That’s ness-friendly environment and and finally purchasing one for gave McFall a chance to hook assembly required using only McFall said. Owners often a reduction in those compa­ result in a more prosperous $1,700 for his 17th birthday. up with Jimenez, who today is small screws. They are flown join one or several clubs in the nies’ tax burden that’s estimat­ future? McFall noticed that people his store manager. by using a transmitter. Prices area, including the Midwest ed at $1.8 billion. It looks like we’re going to often purchased helicopters “It’s just something we on about 50 models range RC Society, Flying Pilgrims or If letters to the editor over find out. from companies in Texas or enjoyed,” McFall said. “There’s from $80 to $3,500. Upgrade the Detroit Aeromodelers. the last two weeks are any California, but had to order nothing like it in the Midwest.” kits also can be purchased. Often the children learn barometer, many apparently Matt Jachman is an Observer without seeing the helicopter McFall has four full-time how to fly them faster than feel Snyder has led them down Newspapers reporter who covers in person. “You’d see the pic­ FOR FUN AND RESEARCH employees on staff. their fathers do, McFall said. the primrose path. Plymouth and Plymouth Township. He ture in a magazine, but you McFall sells the helicopters The hobby may help generate But the governor is a busi­ can be reached at (313) 222-2405 or never really knew how big it to fathers as gifts to their 'THIS WILL WORK' interest in a career, he adds. nessman and investor who has at [email protected]. was,” McFall said. sons, but he also sells them to McFall felt the bug to start “These kids will be work­ McFall also found that parts universities. “The universities his helicopter business after ing in the aerospace industry,” often would be needed for the use them for research,” McFall he attended Eastern Michigan McFall said. “Our drones came inadvertent — and often inevi­ said. “The helicopters will be University and studied busi­ from toy helicopters, from Band boosters set for spring craft show table — crash. used for camera work, and for ness. Starting the business in something they will play with So he decided that he would physics classes.” 2009 during the recession was in the yard.” The Plymouth-Canton Music handcrafted items will be on open a business, Experience Engineers will fly the heli­ a risk, McFall acknowledges, “It’s a good hobby,” McFall Boosters host its annual Spring display at this artistic event. RC, which sells remote control copters in wind tunnels. But but he was confident in his said. “It’s relaxing and you get Arts and Crafts Ensemble Visitors can expect a high quali­ helicopters and parts. It start­ often engineers just enjoy the dream. a chance to learn. You learn on Saturday, March 12. The ty show with jewelry, handmade ed in his garage in Pinckney in helicopters as a hobby, McFall “This is what we’re going to hand-to-eye coordination fundraising event, to be held clothing, soaps, artwork, sculp­ 2009, but it eventually moved said. do and this will work,” McFall from flying them.” at Plymouth High School in tures, floral arrangements, and into a building owned by his “We’ve shipped to every said. “People might stop going Canton, is a juried art show many spring related items. father, who is also named continent except Antarctica,” out to eat, but they will never [email protected] | (313) 222-2591 produced twice each year by Plymouth High School is the PCMB to help support the located at 8400 Beck Road in band and color guard pro­ Canton. The Spring Arts & Craft grams at the Plymouth-Canton Ensemble will be held from 9 PCA exhibit features artist from Ferndale Educational Park. a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is Over 100 exhibitors with $2. Strollers are welcome.

The March exhibit at the teen years all the while teach­ Plymouth Community Arts ing university courses in the Council features the work of evenings. He retired from the PLYMOUTH CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Ferndale artist, Jud Coveyou. Birmingham Public Schools in PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 The show is a mini-retrospec­ 2008 and now spends most of tive but mostly all figurative, his time painting. He has had SECTION 00010 hence the title: Go Figure. many one man exhibitions and ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID EXTENSION PCAC officials said the con­ participated in juried exhibi­ stant from which these paint­ tions throughout the country Sealed bids for the Alternative Energy Solutions Projects for Plymouth Canton Community Schools’ Bid Package #4 ings were developed is the The exhibit can be viewed consisting of: artist’s interest in the human at the PCAC through March Canton High School ERU & Chiller Replacement form and the expression created 29- Exhibit hours are Monday by their placement in space. The through Thursday from 9 a.m. will be received until 10:00 A.M. local tim e on Tuesday, March colorful oil compositions are to 5 p.m. A reception for the 8, 2011 at which time they will be opened and read publicly at Plymouth Canton Community School, E.J. McClendon Educational deeply expressive evoking a per­ artist will be held on Saturday, Center, 454 S. Harvey, Plymouth, Michigan, 48170. Bids received sonal response from the viewer. March 5 from 2-4 p.m. The after this time and date will be returned unopened. Coveyou is a graduate of public is welcome. The PCAC is the School of the Art Institute located at 774 N. Sheldon Rd. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. of Chicago. He worked as in Plymouth. The March exhibit at the Plymouth Community Arts Council features the This Bid Package will consist of a separate sealed bid for the an art director for Ross Roy Call (734) 416-4278 for fur­ work of Ferndale artist, Jud Coveyou. The show is a mini-retrospective but following Bid Division(s): Advertising in Detroit for six­ ther information. mostly all figurative, hence the title: Go Figure. Bid Division Description BD 115 Metal Studs & Plaster (Project A only) Bidding documents prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. will be Oscar Contest champion wins Emagine pass available for public inspection at the office of the Construction Manager, M cCarthy & Smith Inc., 24317 Indoplex Circle, Joe Driscoll of New Hudson tants who answered all ques­ receive four movie passes for Farmington Hills, MI, 48335; FW Dodge Plan Room, Southfield; for two to Emagine Theaters. Construction Association of Michigan Plan Room, Bloomfield Hills; was the top winner in the tions and tie-breakers correctly. two to any Emagine Theater. Emagine Theaters are locat­ Daily; Builders Exchange, Lansing and Reed Construction Data, hometownlife.com (Observer Driscoll wins an annual pass Other winners included ed in Canton, Novi, Rochester Novi, MI. & Eccentric/Hometown for two to Emagine Theaters. Dionicia Smith of Roseville, Hills and Woodhaven. A new Newspapers) Oscar Contest. Second-place winner in the Michelle Tery of Clawson and Emagine Theater complex is Bidders may obtain one (1) set of bidding documents by contacting random drawing was Sherri the Construction Manager, McCarthy& Smith Inc., at (248) 427- Driscoll was selected in a Daniel Lodge of Belleville. set to open late this summer in 8400. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope supplied by the random drawing of five contes­ Brennan of Livonia. She will Each will receive a move pass Royal Oak. Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc. The bid division being bid is to be identified on the outside of the envelope.

All bids should include 2 copies (1 original, 1 copy) of the Proposal Pricing Form (Section 00300) and the Proposal Execution Form PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY (Section 00400). The Proposal Execution Form provides a PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY space for the bidder to disclose any familial relationship as SCHOOLS SCHOOLS required by the State of Michigan and this form must be NOTICE TO BIDDERS signed and notarized in order for the bid to be accepted. NOTICE TO BIDDERS There will not be a pre-bid meeting as this is a bid extension The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a Any and all questions in regards to the bidding or the Bid Package Schools invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a proposal for Medical and P rescription D rug Coverage Documents should be addressed in writing to the Construction bid for food service equipment. Specifications and bid forms (duplicate current coverage). Specifications and bid forms are Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc. Questions or clarifications will are available by contacting Raquel Hunter in the PCCS Business available by contacting Nichole Maier, Underwriting Consultant be promptly answered and returned to the bidder/bidders. Office at (734) 416-2741. Technical questions should be directed at (248) 430-2789. Technical questions should also be directed to to Kristen Hennessey of the PCCS Food Service Department at Nichole Maier. Sealed proposals are due to the PCCS - E.J The Board of Education for the Plymouth Canton Community (734) 416-2742. Sealed bids are due to the PCCS - E.J McClendon Educational Center located on 454 S. Harvey, Schools reserves the right to accept and/or reject all bids, as they McClendon Educational Center located on 454 S. Harvey, Plymouth, MI on or before 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2011. judge to be in the best interest of the school district. Plymouth, MI on or before 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011. The The Board of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject Board of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject all all bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the school Project A is being funded thru the District’s Qualified bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the school district. district. School Construction Bond and labor rates will be in* accordance with Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates. Board of Education Board of Education Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education Adrienne Davis, Secretary Adrienne Davis, Secretary Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Adrienne Davis, Secretary x Publish: February 24 and March 3, 2011 OEO8731063 2 x 3 Publish: February 24 and March 3, 2011 OEO8731064 2 3 Publish: February 24 & March 3,2011 Ourfundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of Observer Brad Kadrich, our readers, nurture Community Editor the hometowns we Susan Rosiek, serve and contribute Executive Editor to the business success Grace Perry, of our customers. Director of Advertising

COMMUNITY VOICE OUR VIEWS What do you think of Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to take away the exemptions on taxing pensions? Going down We asked this question at the Plymouth District Library. Property value loss hurts the community, schools Property values in Plymouth and Plymouth Township are continuing to fall. That is and is not a profound statement. It is in the sense that Plymouth and Plymouth Township are solid communities. The township still boasts one of the lowest tax rates in Wayne County, and the City of Plymouth has done a remarkable job coping with continuing cuts to state-shared revenue. "I'm not real fond of it. "I think it's necessary. "That's no good at all." "I think it's a great idea. But the lingering effects of the national recession are I've got a girlfriend who's You can only do so much. Richard Mitchell I think everybody should persistent, and we are far from being out of the grip Canton Township of the faltering national economy. There are signs of going to be affected by it ... It's got to come from pay their share." improvement, but they are fragile, and subject to imme­ directly." somewhere." Russ Carpenter diate change. The situation in the Middle East, espe­ Northville cially with Libya, may have a great impact on the price Dennis Poliak Toufic Saati of oil. Gas is already well over $3 a gallon and if it goes Birmingham Canton Township much higher, it could slow the economy greatly. The unemployment rate stubbornly remains high, especially in Michigan, where, if you take into account the people who have stopped looking for jobs and thus LETTERS are not counted in the official figures, it stands at more than 20 percent. Protection not needed is a staple of our school systems, have been That’s near the levels of the Great Depression. WHAT DO YOU THINK? “altered'' in the late 70s and '80s, changing And we could go on and on about Gov. Snyder’s Shortly after millions of Wisconsinites cheered their Green Bay Packers to Super the perspective further empowering them to budget, which proposes some severe cuts, including a We welcome your Letter to the Editor. indoctrinate our children. major slash in revenue sharing that could cost the city Bowl victory, thousands of cheesehead Please include your name, address and Whether elected or not, a parent or teach­ $151,000. Mayor Dan Dwyer said the city will absorb schoolchildren cheered once more with glee phone number for verification. We ask the impact of that cut and has already made plans for as their schools were shuttered because er, all should have a basic accurate under­ your letters be 400 words or less. We standing of our founding documents. All the continuing quality services more efficiently. Plymouth their teachers were protesting Gov. Scott may edit for clarity, space and content. Township, which is dealing with its own budget issues, more reason to give parents more choices of Walker's anti-union policies and had called in Submit letters via the following formats is only slated to lose a little more than'$2,200, but that’s sick en masse. education to the parents. only because they’ve lost everything else in previous Gov. Walker, in his 2012 budget p ro­ E-mail: [email protected]. Lori Levi years. posal, suggested that public employees Canton An even larger slash is coming in state school aid. Read or comment online: in Wisconsin should no longer have the Snyder’s plan cuts $470 per student from per-pupil t www.hometownlife.com Freedom week right to bargain collectively through labor funding, an $8.9 million hit that raises the projected Deadline: unions. This upset many public employees Letters must be received by On Feb. 20,2011, Canton O bserver's Brad deficit in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools to more 10 a.m. Monday to be published in the Kadrich wrote an article about Sen. Patrick than $15 million. in Wisconsin, the first state to allow public Thursday edition. Colbeck's legislation, SB 119, designating the Given all those factors it’s a wonder property values employees to unionize, and as many as week of Nov. 11, "Celebrate Freedom Week," in haven’t dropped even further. Residential values fell just 40,000 state employees abandoned their Blog: You may also let your opinions eight-tenths of a percent in the township and 3.2 percent posts and descended on the capitol in be heard with your own blog at honor of Veterans Day. in the city (commercial property values have dropped 10 Madison. www.hometownlife.com. According to Mr. Kadrich's article, "Colbeck's bill would reguire public schools percent and six-tenths of a percent, respectively). Regardless of my or your own stance on to provide instruction on 'the intent, mean­ And as property values have fallen, so has the taxes Gov. W alker's policy priorities, we should Sen. Pat Colbeck said all the right things to the owners pay on them. On the surface, that might ing and im portance of the U.S. Constitution all be able to agree that needlessly closing sort this budget mess in Lansing. I have been seem like a good thing. After all, any tax cut would seem and the Declaration of Independence.'" public schools is a bad thing that should in the autom otive b usiness world in Michigan welcome. Mr. Kadrich guotes educators from the be avoided. Wisconsin in 2011 isn't the only for 30 years and we operate our business But there is a price to pay for everything. While taxes Plymouth-Canton school district with some example of public employee unions depriv­ with a dashboard. Dashboards hold people go down, so does the revenue ($97,000 in Plymouth, comments highly critical of Sen. Colbeck's $248,000 in the township). Cutbacks are made, ser­ ing the people they serve of vital services. accountable to achieve ever higher levels of bill. The article does not say Sen. Colbeck vices are reduced, and the quality of life is affected. Nearly every year, students somewhere success for the business. was specifically identifying the Plymouth- Ultimately, the decline in values becomes a lose-lose in Michigan experience longer summers Politicians have not been able to do this Canton school system of doing a poor job, situation for everyone. because of faculty going on strike. In 1981, due to m any reasons we can all com plain The Plymouth community is far from being .unique FAA air traffic controllers struck and forced about. I say stand-up and support Pat and and no doubt the school system was selected in this predicament. Nearly every town in the state has airlines to cancel half their flights while mili­ Gov. Snyder for taking the risk and the first for the article as the senator lives in Canton Township. experienced a loss of property values, which is why just tary and other personnel took over control­ step by holding themselves as government about every town is cutting back on services and look­ As a refugee immigrant, I have tremen­ ling duties at major airports. officials accountable. The citizens of this ing for ways to trim their budgets. Numerous cities and dous admiration for this country's forefa­ While unions serve an important role in state should be cheering them on and help­ school districts are teetering on bankruptcy with no thers' intelligence, knowledge, wisdom and the private sector, protecting workers from ing wherever and whenever they can. Dave help in sight. foresight. There are many, many times I have abuses by management and guaranteeing Bing needs to climb aboard and do the same So while it may be tempting to view that lower tax bill thought about the education that I received, reasonable pay and benefits, public employ­ thing in Detroit. with satisfaction, it has to be tempered with the reality in being able to relate to things that I that we are paying for that seeming gain. ee unions' usefulness is limited because Let fix this mess and guit complaining learned, as they relate to everyday life and the government has little incentive to take about the past! Image that: "Accountable advantage of its employees. Politicians"? what goes on in the local, state and federal Their missions of making sure public Andrew Brandt government. employees "get theirs" runs counter to the , Canton Over the years, I have read, seen news reports of surveys taken of people's knowl­ ONLINE VOICES & VIEWS missions of public workers themselves, serving the people. Even Franklin Roosevelt Understand Constitution edge of the Constitution, the Declaration of recognized this and said that strikes by Although I am not a fan of mandates from Independence, other important documents, and current events, with absolute horror of The following are excerpts from readers potentially unionized public employees would the government, I believe our public school participating in our online forum for discussing be "unthinkable and intolerable." systems and some charters have forgot the ignorance, lack of knowledge. In general, issues, In Your Voices. Find more comments or join Some states, notably Southern ones which they have the freedom to teach and all the people seem to know more about Lindsey the discussion on the Web at hometownlife.com. usually draw my scorn, do not allow public other freedoms in this country because of Lohan, Paris Hilton and others, who certainly employee unions and appear to be doing the Constitution and the intent that it was leave a great deal to be desired as role mod­ els. • In response to "Film supporters fight incentive just fine. Their workers are not grossly founded on. There have been articles in print and cuts/" underpaid, nor are they forced to work long I take particular exception to Mr. hours in poor conditions. The reason is, even Silvester's comment ("Colbeck bill would in news reports of curriculum changes by Incentives for businesses are probably costing without unions, no politician will ever wear help create 'Freedom Week,'" Observer, schools and/or school systems of "feel good" taxpayers MORE than the return the municipali­ his evil grin and chuckle about how he "stuck Feb. 20) as I spoke to his class while I was classes being offered that target specific ties will reap 10-15 years down the road, IF the .it" to firefighters, school teachers, or letter a candidate. They say that is a core part of groups, including by the Plymouth-Canton business is still IN business. The money tree has carriers. It would be incredibly unpopular their curriculum, which surely did not reflect school system. As an immigrant and citizen, I gone dormant. am grateful for the educational opportunities Why is the purchase price for tickets: movies, to do so because the people know public when I spoke to his students. There were made available and for having learned what I sporting events, concerts etc. as high as it is? The employees provide vital services and decent over 100 students in that class and I asked going rate? Could it b e ... ‘someone’ is paid too compensation is one way to attract talented them, "How many of you have read the entire needed to know about the United States. much to perform? workers to productive careers of public Constitution and The Bill of Rights?" There If I were in China, Russia, France, Brazil, momforfour service. was a mere handful! Mexico, Yemen, South Africa, or wherever, I We the people respect our fellow citizens Among those that had read it, I asked would expect to learn that country's history, who serve us through their government work what was their perception. They were under as well as their language. As I have aged, I have become more and more interested I would like Mitch Albom, Jeff Daniels and the too much to want to knowingly mistreat the impression it was a living document in my family’s heritage. On my own, have rest of the uninformed hacks to answer this ques­ them, and our elected officials reflect that. that in many cases was outdated. I was tion: What happens when another state starts Because their employers are their fellow ' very disappointed to hear that our schools enjoyed both reading numerous books about offering filmmakers 42 cents on the dollar? Those citizens and not profit-hungry men in a board are not teaching the accurate intent of the and traveling to where I was born. studios will hightail it out of here and all of the room, public employees do not need the pro­ Constitution, which was intended to protect I do not believe Sen. Colbeck was specifi­ newly employed film professionals will have to fol­ tections afforded by unions. the people from an overreaching govern­ cally targeting the Plymouth-Canton school low them out of Michigan. We need to invest in the Andrew Justus ment. We have the greatest, freest country system. There are times when one cannot overall business environment and not flukey indus­ see the forest for the trees. As educators, I tries who can bolt at a moment’s notice. The film Plymouth in the world because of that document. would expect them to be open-minded and credits are another failed Granholm program that Founded on personal responsibility, liberty need to go. Accountable politicians and freedom. not be so defensive, a good lesson to teach Anyway, anytime you see a Wayne County "Not just a new perspective but impor­ This entitlement society that is being their students. Commissioner like Gebhardt supporting some­ tantly, a fresh and knowledgeable business taught and propagated by our school system Michael Hansel thing, you KNOW it’s a waste of taxpayer money. perspective." is disgraceful. Many McGraw Hill books, which Canton Township MikeBlanton

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BY SUE MASON returned home from Michigan appearance in competition in team also prides itself on good | * • J* OBSERVER STAFF WRITER State University. 2009, placing second in high sportsmanship that brings out Foster and Sneed have coached X n m kick. This year’s champion­ their outstanding showman­ There’s a new pom squad in the Garden City High School ship has former pom members ship. town, and it’s already making squad for almost 10 years, leading looking to join the team. The Atomic Pom is sponsored by a name for itself. the team to a fifth place in the collegiate division has an age board members Deb Goodwin, The Atomic Collegiate Pom nation in high kick and five Class limit of 24 and members have Kathy Adams, Mandy Merlo of Southeastern Michigan, A state championships. to take a minimum of six col­ and Kim Lilley, whose objec­ based in Garden City, has lege credit hours. Some team tive is to provide students in posted a first-place finish at DIVERSE GROUP members have returned to community colleges the oppor­ the Mid-American state com­ The team is made of stu­ school to take classes to quali­ tunity to participate and com­ petition on Feb. 13. It was only dents attending college fy for the squad. pete in the pom/dance arena. the second time the team com­ throughout southeastern “Some people take classes With state competition peted at a state competition Michigan. It started out with for that reason, and we had behind them, the team headed since forming in 2009. 12 mostly ex-Garden City pom one girl who had already grad­ to the Kalahari Indoor Water “The big reason they started team members last year, but uated form hair school who Park in Sandusky, Ohio, this is because it was over for has grown 20 members from is taking business classes so last week to appear as guest us and we didn’t want it to Canton, Dearborn Heights, she can stay on the team,” said performers. They’ve already be over,” said Kristy Adams, Farmington, Garden City, Atomic Pom, which placed first in state competition at Eastern Michigan, has Adams. “We’ve started to be been invited aboard Royal a freshman at Schoolcraft Livonia and Howell this year. grown to some 20 members from around the area, including Canton. a little more diverse, and now Caribbean Cruises in April College and the member of Adams is joined by her sister, that we’ve won everyone wants 2012 to perform a nightly hip three state championship Tiffany, and DeAndre Cash, who teams. With such tight sched­ for members like her sister, a to try out. Everyone wants to hop routine. teams at Garden City High has moved from the sidelines ules, they typically practice college senior who has been be on a winning team.” Atomic pom will have try­ School. “And our coach decid­ working with Foster and Sneed between 9:30 p.m. and mid­ on the staff at Mid-American And winning jives with the outs May 2011. Specific dates ed she didn’t want some good at Garden City High School to night two-three times a week. Pom but not on a team. team’s 2011 state competition will be posted this month or poms to go to waste. It’s nice performing for the team. Adams is typical of Foster who’s been a tough motto: “We were brought from in April on the Mid-American to go back and win again.” “It’s difficult for him being members, She’s attending coach at the high school level many different schools for one Pom website at pompon.com. The team is coached by on a team doing when he’s Schoolcraft full-time, is on the is more mellow for the colle­ reason - to do this as one.” “Just being on a team ... it’s Westland resident Nikki used to telling a team what to college pom team, and coaches giate competition. She’s more They also credit their good nice to be able to perform,” Foster and Lindsay Sneed of do,” said Adams. the Garden City Middle easy going, but still “picky,” luck to hair bows McCale’s said Adams. “It’s hard on you Garden City. Joining them Atomic Pom’s team members School pom team with her according to Adams. mother Mary made with tip­ when you stop, so to be able to this year are Selina McCale attend college, many have jobs, older sister. While she really ping the scales and giving the do it again is wonderful.” of Garden City, who was on and more than a third of them hasn’t been away from pom INTEREST IN TEAM team a final surge of energy Garden City pom and recently volunteer to coach younger for long, she admits it’s harder The team made its first to finish their routine. The [email protected] | (313) 222-6751 Plymouth teen places first in state scholarship program

Haley Williams didn’t have She received a total of $3,750 Stockbridge Junior Miss, $450 Junior Miss were awarded a to go to far to find out she in cash scholarships. She also Scholastics Award. $50 Community Service Essay was the Distinguished Young was the Fitness Award win­ • Anastacia Washington, Award. Michigan’s Junior Miss Woman of Michigan’s Junior ner, Interview Award winner Plymouth-Canton Junior Miss, Scholarship Program awards Miss. and Self Expression Award $450 Self Expression Award. college scholarships to young Williams, the Saline Junior winner. She will represent • Rachel Rochowiak, women who have distinguished Miss, was selected as the win­ Michigan at the Distinguished Dearborn Heights Junior themselves at school and in ner of the 53rd Michigan’s Young Woman of America Miss, $450 Fitness Award. their communities. Michigan’s Junior Miss Scholarship Scholarship Program in • Jaycie Giordano, Westland Junior Miss Scholarship Program on Jan. 29 at Saline Mobile, Ala., in June. A Junior Miss, $450 Talent Program is part of America’s High School. Fifteen contes­ fully paid two-week trip to Award. Junior Miss Program, now tants from around the state of Mobile is provided by the • Michelle Good, Romulus called the Distinguished Young Michigan competed for more Distinguished Young Women Junior Miss, $300 Spirit of Women of America, which is than $11,000 in college schol­ of America organization. Junior Miss Award. the largest and oldest scholar­ arships. Caroline Asiala, Bay County Winning scholarships were Wayne-Westland Junior Miss Shelby Turner, • Raleigh Poxson, Irish Hills ship program for high school This past year, America’s Junior Miss was as first run­ second runner-up (from left), Bay County Junior Miss Caroline Asiala, first Junior Miss, the Audience seniors in the country. Junior Miss underwent a ner up and was awarded runner-up, Haley Williams, Distinguished Young Woman of Michigan's Junior Choice Award $100. Since America’s Junior Miss name change. The Junior Miss $2,350 in college scholar­ Miss, and Plymouth Junior Miss Elizabeth Johnson, third runner-up. Anna Marie Pokriefka, first began in 1958, more than Scholarship Program for high ships. Shelby Turner, Wayne- Farmington Hills Junior $90 million dollars in col­ school senior young women Westland Junior Miss, was ner-up and received an $850 Junior Miss, $650 Interview Miss; LeAnn Allan, Detroit lege scholarships have been is now Distinguished Young second runner-up and received college scholarship. Award and Community Junior Miss; Mariah Austin, awarded. More information Woman of America. $1,050 in college scholarships. Other scholarship winners Service Essay. Tecumseh Junior Miss, and about the scholarship program Williams is the first scholar­ Elizabeth Johnson, Plymouth were: • Ashley Poszywak, Caitlin Blankenship, Alpena, is available at www.ajm.org. ship winner with the new title. Junior Miss, was third run­ • Maegan Budd, Jackson

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Solid start SIDELINES Matman on a mission Lacrosse tryouts Plymouth High School girls lacrosse tryouts will for Chiefs be held March 14-18 at Field Canton's Abro Elementary School, from BY TIM SMITH 4:30-6:30 p.m. each night. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER gears up for Those interested in try­ ing out for the first-ever Kayla Bridges made sure finals, shot at Plymouth-only girls lacrosse Canton got off on the right foot team can contact coach Monday toward another long, Nyguist at snyquist(§>wowway. successful postseason run. 200 career wins The senior forward scored 15 com. Plans are to field junior varsity and varsity teams. points in the first half to help BY TIM SMITH the Chiefs build a 30-13 half­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER For girls only time lead over Northville in the Class A girls basketball district Before Anthony Abro Looking to boost the pro­ semifinal. steps onto the mat, he file of girls hockey, Canton Bridges wouldn’t score in the likes to get into a zone. Arctic Edge hosted the recent ______second The Canton senior "Hockey Night in Canton" fea­ GIRLS BASKETBALL wrestler plugs in some turing the Plymouth-Canton- it didn t ear buds to an MP3 Salem Penguins. matter. player and turns up the But that's not all. The Canton volume. arena at 46615 Michigan Ave. pretty much held serve from “I don’t want to really near Canton Center welcomes there, earning a 46-32 victory listen to anyone else, girls for some informal sticks to move on to Wednesday’s dis­ or hear the crowd or and pucks, between 8-8:50 trict semifinal against South anything,” Abro said a.m. Saturdays. Lyon (12-8). earlier this week. “So I The program carries the “I thought Kayla came out just kind of relax before point-blank slogan "No Cuts! and really attacked them my match and take a Boys!" and is just $5 per par­ inside, scoring around the deep breath, you know? ticipant. rim,” Canton head coach And listening to music Girls must bring their own Brian Samulski said. “And if settles me down.” she didn’t score she was able Abro added that equipment or use rental to get to the free-throw line he listens to “a lot of equipment available at Arctic and make her free throws. I country” music to get Edge on a first-come, first- thought she came out focused mentally ready. But served basis. and ready.” winning is the main For more information, call Samulski’s team, which tune in his repetoire. (734) 487-7777 or go to www. improved to 19-2 with the vic­ The 189-pounder is 56- arcticarenas.com. tory, features a talented, expe­ O this season and has rienced and motivated nucleus chalked up 196 career GCYBSA signups of which Bridges is an impor­ victories entering this Greater Canton Youth tant part of. week’s Division 1 state Baseball Softball Association But so are senior forwards individual finals at The is holding its registration for Kari and Sara Schmitt, senior Palace of Auburn Hills. spring programs for baseball guard Melanie Pickert and On Thursday, Abro and softball for girls and boys senior forward CarolAnn will take on Walled ages 4-18. Sexauer. All were instrumental Lake Central junior Information and registra­ in Canton’s march to the Final Charles Sovel in hopes tion can be found at www. Four in 2010. of winning his 197th gcybsa.com. Registration is “I expect all five seniors, they bout. open until March 15. Programs understand this is it for them,” His 196th win — a Samulski said. “I expect all five of 5-3 decision over Novi- include, small ball, T-ball, them are going to be focused and Detroit Catholic Central coach pitch, baseball, soft- ready to wing it every game.” BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER nemesis Miles Trealout ball, competitive and travel Canton senior 189-pounder Anthony Abro spars with assistant coach Brian Brubaker during practice this week. Abro is leagues. Please see C HIEFS, B3 one of five Chiefs set to compete in the Division 1 individual finals beginning Thursday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Please see WRESTLING, B2 GCYBSA partners with Plymouth Township, Canton Township and Plymouth Canton Community schools to SnMHHmHHl BOYS HOCKEY PRE-REGI0NALS provide developmental skill building baseball and softball leagues. Late goal ousts Canton S'craft men routed The men’s basketball season ended on a losing BY TIM SMITH The Mustangs scored again note Feb. 23 for Schoolcraft OBSERVER STAFF WRITER when a slap-shot from the left College. point by defenseman Logan Sam Burton scored 18 After rallying from an early Hill had eyes — floating over points and Doug Anderson two-goal deficit Tuesday players into the top right cor­ night, Canton could not finish ner of the net. Craig never saw added 16 as nationally ranked the job in a Division 1 pre- the blast. Flint Mott Community College, regional boys hockey game at Canton — playing without No. 1 in NJCAA Division II, Novi Ice Arena. seven players suspended as rolled to a 92-54 triumph over Instead, Northville forward a result of the Feb. 15 post- the visiting Ocelots. Riley Marotta scored off a game brawl against Plymouth Mott, which clinched a faceoff with 4:52 left in regu­ — finally got it going during share of the MCCAA Eastern lation, breaking a 2-2 tie and the second period. Conference title, improved the Chiefs’ hearts at the same But it still took a while to to 26-2 overall and 14-1 in the time. solve Northville senior goalie conference. The Bears shot 11- “Riley Marotta’s got great David Ketelhut. of-14 from the foul stripe. hands, that’s all I can say,” During the middle stanza, Schoolcraft (9-20,3-13) got said Northville head coach the Chiefs could not capi­ 16 points from Karl Moore. Jeff Hatley. “It was right off talize on a 5-on-3 power Daniel Hill (Wayne the draw and he pushed it play for two full minutes Memorial) added 15 points through.” (senior defenseman Jimmy and nine rebounds, while Marotta one-timed the LaFontaine did crank one off Zachary Childress chipped in puck drop toward Canton the crossbar). with 14 points. senior netminder Spencer “That could have been a Schoolcraft, which made Craig, and it somehow squirt­ huge turning point for us if 14-of-21 free throws, m issed ed through the goalie’s pads. we could have just put the the MCCAA playoffs for the “It was just a bad bounce puck in the net,” Majszak off the faceoff,” lamented said. fourth straight year. Canton head coach Jeremy BILLBRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Abraham adds two Majszak. “But he played very BACK TO BACK Salem forward Mark McGee (No. 9) storms in on Plymouth netminder Michael Justus (No. 20) to score the Rocks well for us tonight and all sea­ Finally, with 57 seconds Madonna University wom­ second goal late in regulation at Novi Ice Arena. son long.” to go in the period and on en's volleyball coach Jerry With their 4-2 victory, the another power play, Canton Abraham announced the Mustangs will face Salem got on the board. LaFontaine signing of two more players (who blanked Plymouth 3-0 took a hard shot from the for the 2011 season when he Rocks score late, stop Wildcats earlier Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. right half-wall that Ketelhut added Cassie Castro of Saline Thursday in the pre-regional stopped but couldn’t control. and Kayla Vogel of Hastings final. Swooping in to knock in to NAIA letters-of-intent. BY TIM SMITH puck to linemate Garrett Paquette in front of Whoever wins Thursday the loose puck was forward Castro was a 2010 All- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Justus and the Plymouth goalie had no chance will play in the regional final Brandon Grilla. State selection for the on the bang-bang play. 7 p.m. Saturday at Livonia’s Canton then tied it up at Hornets along with being Salem’s hockey season hinged on getting past “When I see the goalie in the opposite end Eddie Edgar Arena. 2-2 with 14:03 left in the a two-time All-Region and a Plymouth team playing Tuesday night with perform at his best level that makes me want third. Defenseman Josh All-Southeastern Conference to perform at my best level,” said Price, who TOUGH START nothing to lose. Dickson fed a pass to senior selection. She was Saline's The Rocks ran into all kinds of trouble — pri­ stopped 21 Plymouth shots. “When they bring Canton (finishing 16-7-2) forward Jordan Smith, whose Defensive Player of the Year marily Wildcats senior goalie Michael Justus their A game I got to bring my A game.” never overcame an early 2-0 shot from the left circle was two straight seasons. — in the Division 1 pre-regional game at Novi Salem (18-5-2) provided Price with some deficit, as Northville scored stopped. Ice Arena. breathing room with 1:04 remaining when for­ two power-play goals before But forward AJ Rosales Vogel earned four varsity But Salem’s own senior netminder, Brandon ward Mark McGee scored unassisted just as the the game was six minutes old. pounced on yet another letters at Hastings where she Price, did not blink in the goaltending dual. Wildcats were trying to pull Justus (29 saves) Forward Stephen rebound to stuff the puck am assed 613 kills, 132 solo Finally, the Rocks broke the scoreless tie mid­ for an extra attacker. Champagne pounced on home. blocks and 92 ace serves as way through the third period and went on to a McGee intercepted an errant clearing pass a rebound and jammed it Both squads had quality a senior to earn All-Barry 3-0 victory. behind Craig with 11:06 left County first-team honors. With 7:34 left, Austin Sartorius centered the Please see ROCKS, B2 in the opening stanza. Please see CANTON, B2 B2 (c p ) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 3,2011 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com

many.” gas left as we wanted. And ROCKS Plymouth head coach Paul they took advantage of it.” FROM PAGE B1 Fassbender praised his team Bauer added that the team for its overall effort despite might have fared better with in the Plymouth end and then tough circumstances. a full roster, but “that’s in the sent his own rebound past “Guys were put in situations past, we have to keep going. Justus. McGee added an empty that they didn’t get all year We’re kind of mad, hut there’s netter with 21.5 seconds left. long,” Fassbender said. “They nothing we can do about it.” got them tonight and they DOSE OF CONFIDENCE were gassed, they left every­ COMING UP BIG “They (Wildcats) came out thing they could out there.” Although the win wasn’t the very strong and kept themselves Fassbender mentioned the most artistic one of the year in the game,” McGee said. “In work turned in by younger for the Rocks, Ossenmacher the end it’s a big morale builder players such as Dean Gunther, said surviving such a game for us heading into Thursday,” a Joe Burke, Kevin Matusiak, might prove helpful as the 6:30 pre-regional final against Nate Stemberger, Kyle Bauer, postseason continues against Northville. Jordan Lopetrone and Ryan the Mustangs. The Wildcats (8-9-8) did Theisen. It won’t hurt having Price show a lot of moxie, playing “We had our chances,” standing behind Salem’s minus eight players suspended Fassbender said. “Mike defense. due to the recent brawl with (Justus) played great in net for “Price played really well, he’s Canton. us and we really played well played well all year for us so “They played very well, I defensively. it’s no surprise,” Ossenmacher give them ail the credit in the “But we started to show said. “He’s made some big world,” Ossenmacher said. signs of getting tired going saves in key games. You don’t “Shorthanded, they took it to into the third.” have 18 wins as a goalie in a us for points in the game. Plymouth senior co-captain high school season without “... But our guys found a way and defenseman Justin Bauer playing really well.” to win. Our whole thing is they concurred that “in the third don’t ask how, they ask how period we didn’t have as much [email protected]

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Watching the action after a Salem goal are Plymouth's Tyler Lazorka (left), Cameron Nadell (No. 18) and Mitch Five Canton wrestlers will take part in this week's Division 1 individual finals, including (standing, from left) Braden Claggett (No. 10). There was a lot of extra room on the Wildcats bench because of suspensions levied following a Price, Ben Poirier, Ben Griffin and (kneeling) Anthony Abro. Not pictured is Zach Marsh. Feb. 15 postgame brawl against Canton.

Mustangs with an empty net­ did not surprise Hatley, call­ WRESTLING PREP WRESTLING ter. ing him “a warrior. He battles CANTON FROM PAGE B1 MHSAA DIVISION 1 1NDIVIDUAL FINALS FROM PAGE Bt “We had opportunities,” for our team in there all game Majszak said. “... We came long.” AREA FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS out of the gate a little bit slow, Despite the disappointing at the recent individual region- March 3-5 at Palace of Auburn Hills chances the rest of the period, and went down and it took us loss, Majszak said it was a very als — propelled him into the DIVISION 1 but the Chiefs were unable to a while to start playing our successful season. finals. 140 pounds: Zach Marsh, Jr., Canton (42-8) vs. Carl Nystrom, Sr., crack the deadlock. game.” The Chiefs won their first Hudsonville (33-13). After the tie-breaker by Northville’s Hatley said his KLAA South title, also nabbed CLOSE TO MILESTONE 145: Jalen Jones, Sr., Wayne Memorial (41-13) vs. Nick Mason, Jr., Novi- Marotta, Canton pulled Craig team played well in the first, the Lash Cup for head-to-head Of course, he has his sights Detroit Catholic Central (35-5). for an extra man but could not ran into penalty trouble in the supremacy against Salem and set on a state championship. set up inside Northville’s zone second but “we hung tough Plymouth and tied a school “I fell short last year,” Abro 171: Vince Tkac, Sr., Brighton (54-7) vs. Braden Price, Sr., Canton (20-7); for a quality opportunity. there and got it done in the record for victories (16). said. “So hopefully winning it Kameron Jones, Sr., Westland John Glenn (48-10) vs. Kevin Beazley, Jr., With 16 seconds to go, Cole third period.” this year would he very cool.” Novi-Detroit CC (38-5). Brown iced the win for the The strong play of Ketelhut [email protected] If he does that, he will hit 189: Anthony Abro, Sr., Canton (56-0) vs. Charles Sovel, Jr., Walled the prestigious 200-win mark. Lake Central (39-9). “I don’t give it much 285: Ben Poirier, Sr., Canton (50-3) vs. Kyle Knapp, Jr., Portage Central, thought, but it kind of means 29-19. a lot,” Abro said. “It’s kind of cool, you know? It’s hard to get 103: Ben Griffin, Fr„ Canton (54-1) vs. John Leark, Fr„ Caledonia (35-11). over 100 wins, really, there’s 119: John Brown, Sterling Heights Stevenson (47-5) vs. Cody Korpus, Attention all Boys, Girls, barely kids with over 50 wins, Soph., Salem (21-10). let alone 200. 125: Said Youssef, Jr., Plymouth (46-11) vs. Kyle Hill, Jr., Oxford (6-2). “I don’t know, I just go out 130: Christopher Brish, Jr„ Brighton (51-4) vs. Alec Breckenridge, Teachers and Parents! there and wrestle and win. It Soph., Plymouth (34-11). just adds up.” DIVISION 4 The success is well-earned. According to Canton wrestling 103 pounds: Zachary Francis, Fr„ Lutheran High Westland (36-6) vs. Bill b 0 g / j + coach Cory Mancuso, nobody Bentgen, Soph., St. Ignace (31-8). works harder than the fourth- year varsity grappler. try to get the pin, attack,” “After football, I just wanted to “He’s better on his feet, he Abro said. “But if it’s just for keep doing something. Then I / • n has more than one attack myself, I just look to score got pretty good at it and kept now,” Mancuso said about points, really.” doing it.” Abro’s outstanding 2010-11 The Chiefs definitely are season. scoring both with individual GIVING BACK v/* ■ According to Abro, wrestlers and as a squad. He also received plenty of Mancuso’s instruction and Of course, Abro is Exhibit encouragement from coaches ability to motivate have helped A of how Canton is becoming such as Corey Randolph (now him get over the hump. one of the best programs in the the Tecumseh head coach), “He (Mancuso) is a great state. Dave Beazley and Mancuso, technician, a great motiva­ But he’ll have four team­ among others. tor and he really helps me get mates accompanying him to Abro said they all helped mentally ready out there,” The Palace, for further proof. him nail the physical and men­ Abro said. “He just really pre­ Seniors Ben Poirier (285) tal aspect* needed to succeed pares us physically, too. We and Braden Price (171), junior in wrestling. know we’re in the best shape Zach Marsh (140) and fresh­ “It’s 90 percent mental and Join Scoop, the mascot for the because of what he makes us man Ben Griffin (103) also are 10 percent physical,” he said. do.” slated to compete beginning “If you’re mentally better than That is a key component to Thursday. The finals continue the kid, you’re going to beat Abro’s five-star record. Friday and Saturday. him. You can be the strongest O bserver & E ccentric “I just work real hard in Other finalists from kid out there, hut if you’re a n d the room,” he said. “When Plymouth-Canton Educational mentally better than him, I go out there, I know my Park include Plymouth’s you’re going to win.” OMETOWN conditioning’s a lot better and Said Youssef (125), Alec That stance undoubtedly .WEEKLIES I stay in good position against Breckenridge (130) and will help Abro master whatev­ H < everyone.” Salem’s Cody Korpus (119). er he does after high school, in “You just want to keep it athletics or other endeavors. NEWSPAPERS OPEN TO CHANGE going, year after year,” Abro Abro also said he wouldn’t 7 Abro takes each bout as it said about the Canton wres­ mind being a coach someday, comes, doing plenty of prep tling tradition of excellence. “If to help steer future youngsters work but keeping his approach you do good one year, you want down the same path he has fluid for any last-minute stra­ to top it off the next.” taken. Look for Scoop monthly right tegic changes. For Abro, who played foot­ “Hopefully I’ll coach or He’ll also consider whether ball for the Canton Lions as something,” he said. “Either as \JfLw =s EEKl-lES s £ r here in this newspaper! the Chiefs are in need of the well as the high school’s fresh­ a head coach or an assistant.” THounalOoq HiqWiqhtyV Kids ages 7 -13 are invited to extra points that come from man team in 2007, it didn’t But all that is down the participate in monthly contests! pins and major decisions. take long for him to decide road. For now, he’ll go to “If it’s like a team aspect, t Klin Prizes’. on wrestling as his sport of Auburn Hills and turn up the and I need to pick up bonus choice. volume. Your photo in paper. Win Prizes! points for my team, then “I got interested in it around Get letter from Scoop! absolutely I go out there and seventh grade,” Abro said. [email protected]

H e y k id s ! e See your photo in Everyone who the paper! Lady Ocelots win MCCAA crown again enters w»H receive a letter & BYBRADEMONS Community College Athletic Schoolcraft (27-3) buckled from Scoop'. Receive a letter OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Association title Saturday at down defensively, holding the home with a 71-53 triumph Jayhawks to just two field ScMpth.H.wsh*""4 „ from Scoop! Winning state champi­ over Muskegon CC. goals over the final 13 min­ onships never gets old for Muskegon (22-8), the utes while going on a 30-10 y Get published in Schoolcraft College women’s Western Conference cham­ run. basketball coach Karen pions, trailed by only two at Diamond Tolliver, a 5-foot-3 the newspaper! Lafata. halftime, 35-33, and held at freshman guard from Saginaw “It keeps me coming back,” four-point advantage, 43-39, High, led all scorers with 20 www.hometownlife.com said the veteran coach, who with 13:12 remaining. points, including five triples to notched her fifth Michigan But that’s when the go along with four steals.

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The Plymouth-Canton- GIRLS HOCKEY brought the Penguins to the PCS net in the final stan­ wave to victory Salem Penguins girls within 5-3 and forward za, enough to give Regina a hockey team fell behind 4-0 Rebecca Majszak (from 2-1 victory. Saturday against Port Huron forward Jenna Carter) and Coleman) made it a one-goal It was “Senior Night,” and BY TIM SMITH loon with a clutch trey from and could not overcome that defenseman Sarah Coleman difference when she scored at Tory Campbell, Coleman, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the left flank to make it 35-27- huge deficit, dropping a 5-4 (also from Carter), but Port 4:02 of the third period. Fedon, Rhianna Fleisher, It was the fifth triple of the decision at Canton Arctic Huron tacked on the eventu­ But PCS could not net the Heisler, Majszak, Novak and Plymouth parlayed aggres­ game for the Wildcats. Edge. al game winner with 3:20 to equalizer in the league con­ Marissa Sullivan were all sive defense and long-range Salem (9-12) would not get Courtney Harris scored go in the frame. Scoring an test. honored. shooting to defeat campus closer than eight points the two of the Lady Icehawks unassisted goal was Morgan • On Feb. 22, Heisler’s • On Feb. 15, PCS lost 3-1 rival Salem 46-38 in Monday’s rest of the game. goals and assisted on another Thompson, who beat PCS first-period goal (from defen­ to visiting Northville. The Class A district quarterfi­ “(Junior guard) Kate Watson during that early onslaught. sophomore goalie Cortny seman Alissa Novak) held up lone goal for the Penguins nal girls basketball game at made a lot of free throws in The Penguins cut the McAdoo on the play. until the third period against was scored in the third Northville. that second half,” deBear said. deficit to 4-2 in the second With just 33 seconds Regina at Arctic Edge. But period by Coleman, on a play With the win, Plymouth (9- “And Alex Roberts with a key period on markers by for­ remaining in the period, PCS then Rachel Garrity and assisted by Heisler and left 12) advanced to Wednesday’s three on an in-bounds play, I ward Jennifer Fedon (from forward Amanda Heisler Sierra Kett found the back of wing Beth Johnson. district semifinal against think that stands out.” KLAA Central Division cham­ Watson made six free throws pion Novi (16-4). in the fourth and finished with “We defended their perime­ 11 for the game. ter kids and I don’t think their Roberts led the Wildcats Plymouth boys qualify for bowling state finals inside kids hurt us,” Plymouth with 14 points and nine head coach Bob deBear said. rebounds along with some “We just blocked out.” senior leadership to help the BY TIM SMITH and Canton finishing fourth and now they are reaping the 3,121). Veteran Salem head coach squad get through Salem’s late OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and fifth, respectively, with rewards after overcoming But Plymouth’s Caitlyn Fred Thomann, whose team comeback attempt. tallies of 3,819 and 3,730. many obstacles.” Webb became the first PCEP tried to stage a fourth-quar­ “You know for a lot of the girls Sparked by a string of Other top Plymouth bowlers For Salem, top individuals freshman to qualify for singles ter rally, tipped his cap to the it was their first district game,” 200 games by junior Justin contributing to the regional included Kevin Williams (587, with a score of 1,122 for six Wildcats. Roberts said. “And I wanted Thompson, the Plymouth title were Brandon Congdon including a 222 game), Ryan games. “In the first half, Plymouth them to be confident and every­ varsity boys bowling team (622 series), Rob Korstjens Clark (582) and David Nikkila Mackenzie Carlson also came out and really, really one stepped up tonight.” captured the Division 1 team (595) and Eric Thompson (505). qualified for the Wildcats with took it to us,” Thomann said. When the Rocks were whit­ regionals held Feb. 25-26. (553). Leading bowlers for Canton a tally of 1,056. “They earned the right to have tling away at the Plymouth Thompson rolled a 646 Evan Grimme and Ryan were Ross Terrasi (565) and “This is Mackenzie’s second the score what it was because lead, Roberts had a message series, with games of 200, 203 Riva tallied one-game scores Andrew Klein (562). year on the team,” Thompson they played their butts off out for her teammates to “stay and an outstanding 243 as the of 197 and 180, respectively. Clark, Nikkila and Terrasi said. “... She has been our there. positive, don’t think about the Wildcats tallied 4,160 points “I am very proud of the all qualified for the singles anchor for two years and has “But I thought our kids mistakes and just keep looking - nipping Westland John boys,” said Plymouth head finals. been a very important part of really came back and demon­ forward.” Glenn’s 4,159- Taking third coach Tammy Thompson, In the girls regionals, our team.” strated that they were capable Other Plymouth players who was Wayne Memorial (4,033). whose squad moves on to the Canton took fifth with 3,243 Salem’s Kristin Larkins and too, so I was very, very proud made key contributions includ­ Other Plymouth-Canton team finals. “They have been pins followed by Salem (7th, Ashley Kretschmer also quali­ of them.” ed freshmen guards Alyssa Educational Park teams Salem working very hard all season 3,203) and Plymouth (10th, fied for the state singles finals. Spurred by an 11-1 run span­ Dillon (seven points, two ning parts of the first two steals), Kylie Robb (six points, frames, the Wildcats built a three assists) and junior for­ 23-8 halftime lead. ward Alyssa Burris (six points). Zhang's records fall at KLAA swim meet They enjoyed a 30-14 edge According to deBear, the with about three minutes left defense of Dillon on Salem’s in the third quarter. top outside shooter (junior BYBRADEMONS Stevenson (562) - all from the Canton’s Victor Zhang, who Zhang shattered the 200 Back-to-back buckets by guard Brianna Berberet) was OBSERVER STAFF WRITER KLAA’s Central Division along was runner-up in 52.17- freestyle relay of 1:45.25 set Salem junior forward Jennifer another crucial element to the with Northville. In the 100 backstroke, last year by Nate Lunn of First (six points) provided the victory. The old adage “Records Rounding out the team Schoff also eclipsed Zhang’s Northville with a new clocking first glimmer of hope for the “Alyssa Dillon, she’s just a were made to be broken” standings were KLAA South time of 53.86 set a year ago as of 1:42.57. Rocks since early in the con­ great defender,” deBear said. repeated itself over and over Division teams Canton did runner-up John Ferrara of Other new records were set test. It was 30-18 Plymouth “She defended their best during Saturday’s finals of the (429-5), Plymouth (311), Stevenson in 53.35. by Novi’s Joon Chung, 200 entering the fourth. scorer, Berberet. But we had Kensington Conference boys Westland John Glenn (220), Schoff, Jake McNamara and individual medley (1:55.94) Yet despite an 11-point trouble with Heidi Schmidt.” swimming and diving meet Livonia Churchill (170), the Ferrara brothers, John and and 100 breaststroke (59-12), fourth quarter by Salem senior Berberet managed four held at South Lyon East. Wayne Memorial (153) and Adam, also established a new along with Salem’s Adam point guard Heidi Schmidt points while junior guard In the fastest meet of the Livonia Franklin (105). standard in the 200 medley Seroka, 500 freestyle (4:40.41). — desperately trying to keep Katelvn Krause chipped in young conference’s three-year One of the meet’s individ­ relay breaking the mark of Salem’s Matt Collingwood the season going — the Rocks with nine points and five history, eight records tumbled ual standouts was Stevenson 1:39-55 set by South Lyon in also enjoyed a big day winning just could not overcome the rebounds for the Rocks. and defending champion senior captain Kellen Schoff, 2010. the 50 freestyle (22.05) and early struggles. Thomann said Schmidt will Northville ran away with the who figured in three new Stevenson’s 200 freestyle 100 freestyle (48.32). He also “The second half, this is my be sorely missed in 2011-12. team title with a whopping records including the 100-yard relay team of Jake McNamara, teamed up with Jason Zhang, last game,” Schmidt said. “I “Heidi’s been a fantastic 925 points. butterfly (52.03), 100 back- Brandon Bielicki and Schoff Max Mills and Seroka for a tried to take it, tried to help leader for us as a senior this Rounding out the top five stroke (52.84) and 200 medley also won in 1:29.16. first in the 400 freestyle relay my team. We came back, bat­ year,” Thomann noted. “We’re teams were Novi (658.5), relay (1:38.27). That gave Schoff a total of (3:16.97). tled back.” going to really miss her next Salem (652), South Lyon Schoff broke the butterfly four firsts in the day. i Schmidt (15 points) drained year, but she’s moving on to Unified (599) and Livonia mark of 52.90 set last year by Meanwhile, Canton’s Victor [email protected] | (313) 222-6851 a rainbow jumper midway Eastern (Michigan University) i through the fourth to cut the for bigger and better things Plymouth lead to 32-27- with her softball career. BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING RESULTS “We just were really fortu­ GOOD IN THE CLUTCH nate to have had her in our KLAA KENSINGTON CONFERENCE (Salem), 1:42.96:3. Andrew Ao (Novi), 1:46.88: Charlie Dillon (Salem), 315.20. Wright, Ao), 1:30.62; 3. Salem (Collingwood, But then Plymouth senior program for three years.” BOYS SWIM MEET 4. Travis Vincent (Novi), 1:48.23:5. Alex 100 butterfly:! Kellen Schoff (LS), Bai, Mills, Seroka), 1:30.73; 4. Northville, guard Alex Roberts took some Feb. 25-26 at South Lyon East Miller (N'.ville). 1:48.24:6. Evan Bischoff (SL), 52.03 (meet record): 2. Zhang (Canton), 1:32.48; 5. South Lyon, 1:32.48; 6. Canton, FINAL TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Northville. 1:48.75:7. Johannes Henriksson (N'ville), 52.17:3. Greenlee (N'ville), 53.68:4. Ethan 1:33.32; 7. John Glenn, 1:34.21; 8. Churchill, [email protected] of the air out of the Salem bal­ 925 points: 2. Novi, 658.5:3. Salem, 652: 1:49.57:8. Tim Shea (N'ville), 1:49.86. Christensen (Ply.), 55.20:5. Travis Burgess 1:38.31. 4. South Lyon Unified, 599.5:5. Livonia 200 individual medley: 1. Chung (Novi), (SL), 55.32; 6. Tanner Vincent (Novi), 55.9; 7. 100 backstroke:!. Schoff (LS), 52.84 Stevenson, 562:6. Canton, 429.5:7. 1:55.94 (meet record): 2. Jay Jin (Canton), Jerem y Wellman (Salem), 56.11; 8. Dawson (meet record); 2. J . Ferrara (LS), 53.35; 3. Jin Plymouth, 311:8. Westland John Glenn, 2:00.42:3. Zhang (N'ville), 2:00.87:4. J. Laabs (N'ville), 57.01. (Canton), 54.93; 4. Li (Salem), 56.12; 5. Jason 220.5:9. Livonia Churchill, 170:10. Wayne Ferrara (LS), 2:01.08:5. Max Mills (Salem), 100 freestyle: 1. Collingwood (Salem), Zhang (Salem), 56.55; 6. Wagner (LS), 57.43; Memorial, 153:11. Livonia Franklin, 105. 2:01.99:6. Eric Li (Salem), 2:02.33:7. Alex 48.32; 2. Bischoff (SL), 48.5; 3. Winkler 7. Wellman (Salem), 58.04; 8. Adrian Simion INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Jouney (Ply.), 2:03.07:8. J. McNamara (LS), (N'ville), 48.82:4. (tie) Ao (Novi) and (Canton), 58.29. (top 8 finishers by A-B finals times) '2:04.01. Miller (N'ville), 49.31 each; 6. Mike Carlson 100 breaststroke: 1. Chung (Novi), 59.12 200-yard medley relay: 1. Stevenson 50 freestyle: 1. Matt Collingwood (Canton), 49.79; 7. Bielicki (LS), 49.96; 8. (meet record); 2. J . McNamara (LS), 1:01.82; (John Ferrara, Jake McNamara, Kellen (Salem), 22.05:2. Miller (N'ville), 22.06:3. Chris Kim (N'ville), 50.43. 3. Kim (Novi), 1:02.8; 4. G. McNamara (LS), Schoff, Adam Ferrara), 1:38.27 (meet Greenlee (N'ville), 22.45:4. Song (Novi), 500 fre e style : 1. Seroka (Salem), 4:40.41 1:03.0; 5. Zhang (N'ville), 1:03.14; 6. Dunnuck record): 2. Novi (Joon Chung, Jong Min 22.78:5. Winkler (N'ville), 22.92:6. Brandon (meet record); 2. Mills (Salem), 4:51.4; 3. (SL), 1:03.23; 7. Jouney (Ply.), 1:03.28; 8. Kim, Tiger Borque, Eugene Song), 1:41.06: Bielicki (LS), 22.93:7. Nathan Wagner (SL), Vincent (Novi), 4:53.28; 4. Shea (N'ville), David Vincentini (LC), 1:04.66. 3. Northville (Ryan Winkler, Bofang Zhang, 23.07:8. Adam Liakos (Ply.), 23.08. 4:59.24; 5. Henricksson (N'ville), 5:01.81; 400 freestyle relay:).Salem William Greenlee, Dawson Laabs), 1:41.57:4. 1-meter diving: 1. Kevin Bain (N'ville), 6. (tie) Grant McNamara (LS) and John (Collingwood, Zhang, Mills, Seroka), 3:16.97; Canton, 1:42.45:5. Salem, 1:43.1:6. Plymouth, 461.90 points (meet record): 2. Will Price Dunnuck (SL), 5:04.57 each; 8. Austin Hunt 2. Canton (Mike Carlson, Simion, Jin, Zhang), 1:43.51:7. South Lyon, 1:44.06:8. John Glenn, (N'ville), 420.45:3. Dan Gironza (SL), 414.35: (N'ville), 5:05.04. 3:17.25; 3. Novi (Vincent, Wright, Ao, Chung), 1:44.06. 4. Brendan O'Shea (SL), 345.55:5. Nick 200 freestyle relay: 1. Stevenson (Jake 3:17.32; 4. Northville, 3:17.63; 5. South Lyon, 200 freestyle: 1. Victor Zhang (Canton), Griwicki (Salem), 344.00:6. Derek Kim McNamara, A. Ferrara, Brandon Bielicki, 3:24.04; 6. Stevenson, 3:24.35; 7. Plymouth, 1:42.57 (meet record): 2. Adam Seroka (Novi), 341.95:7. Alex Canadi (SL), 328.90:8. Schoff), 1:29.16; 2. Novi (Vincent, Song, Matt 3:27.86; 8. John Glenn, 3:38.02.

THE WEEK AHEAD

BOYS BASKETBALL district champion.) Orchard Lake St. Mary's pre-regional winner), Division 3 at Airport Lanes (Jackson), TBA. Thursday, March 3 CLASS D PREP WRESTLING INDIVIDUAL FINALS GIRLS COMPETITIVE CHEER Canton at KLAA association crossover, 7 p.m. at WESTLAND HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN (at Palace of Auburn Hills) (FINALS at DELTA PLEX-GRAND RAPIDS) Plymouth at KLAA association crossover, 7 p.m. Friday, March 4: Championship final, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3: Round 1,2:15 p.m. Friday, March 4 Salem at KLAA association crossover, 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the regional semifinals Friday, March 4: Round 2,8:30 a.m.: Round 3, Division 4,2 p.m.; Division 1,6 p.m. Old Redford at Luth. Westland, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Auburn Hills Oakland 11 a.m.: Round 4; 2 p.m.: semifinals, 7 p.m. Saturday,March 5 Getting in position to grab a rebound Monday night against Northville is Huron Valley at Birm, Roeper, 7 p.m. Christian vs. Birmingham Roeper district Saturday, March 5: Round 6,8:30 a.m; Round Division 2,10 a.m.; Division 3,6 p.m. Canton senior forward Sara Schmitt (No. 40). Plymouth Christian at Franklin Road, 7 p.m. champion.) 7,10:10 a.m.; Round 8,11:30 a.m.; Round 9 finals, ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL (DISTRICT TOURNEYS) BOYS HOCKEY (PRE-REGI0NAL DRAWS) 4:45 p.m. Friday, March 4 CLASS A DIVISION 1 BOYS & GIRLS BOWLING Saginaw vs. Plymouth Whalers at NORTHVILLE at NOVI ICE ARENA (STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS) atCompuware Arena,? p.m. Bridges hit all six free Friday, March 4: Championship final, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4: Salem vs. Northville, 6:30 Friday-Saturday, March 4-5 Saturday,March 5 throws during that stretch (Winner advances to the regional semifinals p.m. (Winner advances to the regional final, 7 p.m. Division 1 at M-66 Bowl (Battle Creek), TBA. Windsor vs. Plymouth Whalers CHIEFS Tuesday, March 8 at Canton vs. Ann Arbor Pioneer Saturday, March 5 at Livonia's Edgar Arena vs. Div. 2 at Century Lanes (Waterford), TBA. atCompuware Arena, 7 p.m. FROM PAGE B1 along with a putback layup. The Mustangs outscored Canton 12-10 in the third, Kari Schmitt led all scorers with junior Meredith Williams with 17 points. Both Schmitt (eight points) connecting on Coming Soon Cost-Effective twins and Bridges also con­ two treys. Statewide Coverage tributed five rebounds and But all that did was take The 2011 three steals. eight more minutes off the Michigan Newspaper And Sexauer drained a trey clock, with the Chiefs still up Place your 2x2 display ad and in the final minute of the first 40-25 after three. Directory reach over 3.S million readers quarter to extend Canton’s Canton’s opened up a 44-25 Michigan Press Association (or just $999! Place a 2S-word lead to 18-8 after one frame. lead after baskets from Kari To pre-order call: 827 N.WashingtonAve. classified ad and reach over 4 She scored five points. Schmitt and Sexauer started Lansing. Ml 48906-5(99 million readers for just $299! 517.372.2424 Phone: 517.372.2424 Also helping Canton’s cause the final stanza. Fax: 5 17.372.2429 Contact this newspaper or with solid playmaking and The closest Northville would MichiganPress.org Michigan Press Association, defense was junior point guard get the rest of the way was the [email protected] Robyn Mack. She scored 14-point spread at the final six points and collected five buzzer, following a late bucket boards along with four assists. by senior Sam Sergi. Community Newspaper Group: Northville (10-11) shaved the “It’s just one game at a time,” deficit to 19-13 with 5:20 to go Samulski said. “All we were Observer & Eccentric in the first half after a bank- worried about was Northville, Newspapers shot triple by senior Katie now we need to concentrate on Giacomini (seven points). South Lyon. Hometown Weekly Newspapers “They have a goal out there, SALTING IT AWAY but they understand it’s one Contact your That just set up an 11-0 run step at a time.” newspaper’s - - the rest of the quarter, making advertising 1 800 579-7355 representative or call it 30-13 at intermission. [email protected] [email protected] 517.372.2424

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J Chance meeting Obituaries, Memorials & Remembrances leads to concert 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 How many times can two em ail: [email protected] pianists’ paths cross? View Passages Online: www.fiometownlife.com Many, says Wes Fishwick, ______OE8659491 a pianist and organist at St. DELORES BROWN HARRIET CLEGERN John Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills. Age 79, went to be with the Lord on MORGAN Fishwick February 22nd, 2011. Survived by her With beautiful memories, we husband Dale and family. announce the passing on of Harriet “One Sunday after church, Clegem Morgan on February 26, 2011 I was having lunch at Luigi’s ROSE LOUISE CRENSHAW at age 90. Bom in Oklahoma in 1920 and I noticed several groups Age 83, February 27, 2011. Beloved to Wayne Frank Clegem and of well dressed diners. When I Katharine McLauchlin Clegem, wife of Paul for 62 years. Loving visited their tables to pass out mother of Nancy (Douglas) Berg and Harriet had two brothers William and the late Paul, Jr. and Jeff Crenshaw. Wayne and a sister, Frances. Her par­ flyers about our concert series Sister of Edward Bojas. Grandmother ents, Brother Bill and sister Frances at St. John, they informed of Angie and Paul. Great grandmoth­ have preceded her in death. Dedicating me that they were from er of 5. Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM at her life to education and research, Professor Emeritus Harriet C. Morgan BARBARA DAVINA STOYE DANIEL LEE VALENTINE Farmington United Methodist FJarry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Wes Fishwick is organist at St. John Six Mile Rd. in Livonia. Funeral taught science at Schoolcraft College 87, of Traverse City and formerly of Passed away on Feb 27, 2011, Age 51. Church and that their organist Friday, in state 10am until time of from its opening in 1964 to her retire­ the Detroit area, passed away Friday, Daniel was an Alumnus of University was Harvey Kahl,” Fishwick Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills. service at 11am at Grace Lutheran ment in 1990. Harriet served as a Feb. 25, 2011, at her home on Old of Michigan whose passion was food said. “I almost fell over. Harvey He and friend, Harvey Kahl, organist Church 25630 Grand River Ave. in member of Rosedale Gardens Mission Peninsula, with her family by and music. Daniel could be seen Presbyterian Church for 40 years. She her side. Barbara was bom on May enjoying himself working in the yard Kahl, who was best man at my at First United Methodist Church in Redford. Interment Glen Eden Farmington, will perform together on Cemetery in Livonia. In lieu of flow­ was preceded her in death by her son 15, 1923, in Detroit, the daughter of or improving his household, and wedding... Harvey Kahl, with ers contributions may be made to the Gregory Wayne Morgan. Her memory the late George F. and Barbara W. enjoyed getting together with his fam­ whom I taught at Macomb Sunday, March 6. American Diabetes Association. will be cherished by her daughter (Leadbetter) James. Barbara attended ily. He was a loving husband to Laura College and with whom I had Mary Katharine Morgan; daughter-in- and graduated from Cooley High (nee Beaton); caring father to Amber; played two-piano repertoire Farmington Hills. ANNE FURMAN law Lucille Babcock and husband; School. After attending Wayne State step-father to Sarah Jones; step-grand­ grand-children, Kyna Morgan-Pearce, University, Barbara entered Grace father to Allen Szabo; and brother to ... Harvey Kahl, who was my The Sonata for Two Pianos Brighton, MI. Her Legacy...Died Clifford Englehart, Jeffery Englehart Hospital School of Nursing. While at Sharon and James. Daniel was prede­ good friend from college was by Mozart and the Mother February 28, 2011. Anne was bom, and their families; many great-grand­ Grace, she met Frederick Deckert ceased by his father Raymond and Anna Linnea Benson, February 23, children; brother Wayne Clegem and Stoye. The two were fixed up on a brother Thomas. Visitation for Daniel working at a church about one Goose Suite by Ravel are the 1917 in Bridgeport, CT the daughter wife Nancy; and the Clegem clan. blind date, which was Valentine’s Day will be on Thursday starting at 2PM mile from my church — and featured works. Other compo­ of Swedish immigrants, Carl Johan Memorial Service: March 5 at 1943. They were married on June 29, until 9PM with the Funeral service both of us east-siders? sitions include selected move­ August and Olga Juliana (Elg) Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian 1946, after Frederick graduated from starting at 7PM at the Lee-EUena “I knew from that moment ments from the Suite for Two Benson. In June of 1938 she met her Church, 9601 Hubbard St., Livonia. the University of Detroit Dental Funeral Home located at 46530 husband of 63 years, Louis Furman of Visitation is at 1p.m. with service to School. After opening his dental prac­ Romeo Plank Macomb, MI 48044 that we needed to return to Pianos by Arensky and the Cleveland at a dude ranch in Lake begin at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, tice in Detroit, their first child was (South of 21 mile). Share memories at concertizing together and that American Dance Suite by Julia George, New York. They were married memorial gifts may be made to born, Laura C. Stoye. She preceded www.Lee-EllenaFuneralHome.com our first performance should Smith. April 9, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY. He Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Barbara in death on Feb. 15, 1991. be in the Farmington area so There is no charge for precedes her in death. She was a mem­ Church. Raising their family (Laura and later ber of St. Paul Lutheran Church in their son, Fred D. Stoye Jr.) in Detroit that our two churches could admission, although a free Hamburg and Lakeland Golf and and eventually in Lathrup Village, participate in the event.” will offering will be taken. Country Club where she and Lou Barbara worked the local election, Kahl and Fishwick will Refreshments will be served enjoyed many years of golf and endur­ EMILY J. SALVATO belonged to the Lathrup Supper Club present a recital of two piano, during intermission. For ing friendships. Her Family...Loving and volunteered at Beaumont Age 77, February 27, 2011. Beloved four hand repertoire at 4 p.m. more information, contact the mother of Judy (Kevin) Woods of wife of 50 years to Thomas and lov­ Hospital. Her other joy was spending Dexter and beloved grandmother of ing mother of Joey, Gina (Dale) summers at the family cottage at Sunday, March 6 at John church office at (248) 474- Abigail, Jonathan and Caitlin. She is Massy,' Kathleen (Mark) Demers, Higgins Lake. She will be greatly Lutheran Church 23225 Gill, 0584. preceded in death by her sister, Alice Peter, Tom, Michelle (Peter) missed by her husband of almost 65 and three brothers, Rudolph, Siegfried Napolitan, Vince (Michele). Also sur­ years Frederick D. Stoye, D.D.S.; her and John. Her Farewell...The family vived by 10 grandchildren. son, Fred D. Stoye Jr., D.D.S., and his will gather with friends on Friday from www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com wife,- Deborah; her five grandchildren, 5-8 PM at Borek Jennings Funeral Matthew (Kelly) Cushman, Emily S. FRIDAY FISH Home, Hamburg Chapel. Funeral serv­ Stoye, Grant F. (Lydia) Stoye, ice will be held at 11 am on Friday Jonathan P. Stoye and Ellen E. (Chris) March 4, 2011 at St Andrews Phillips; one great-grandchild, Olivia Does your church offer a Lenten fish fry? Episcopal Church, 306 N. Division, S. Cushman, with one on the way and In memory of Send us the particulars — serving times, dates, church Ann Arbor, MI with Fr. 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arol Shaltz of Livonia hopes her Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Rory, Maggie and Ella, earn a few points at the DetroitC Kennel Club Dog shows this Canine time weekend. But more importantly, Shaltz, an owner, breeder and handler, wants to educate the public. Check out breeds in the ring and on that “To me the most important thing is letting the public meet the breeds,” said Shaltz, who has owned soft-coat­ bench at Detroit Kennel Club Dog Shows ed Wheaten terriers for 22 years and bred and shown them for 15. “When someone calls me for a Wheaton, if I Terry Seraceno don’t feel they are the right family for of Farmington Maggie earns a ribbon under the guidance a Wheaten, I’ll tell them no and I’ll Hills and of owner-handler Carol Shaltz of Livonia. tell them why. Then I’ll tell them to Sassy, one of go down to the Detroit Kennel Club several golden show and meet the different breeds.” retrievers who Shaltz says it’s the perfect venue volunteers as a to look at a variety of dogs and meet therapy dog. reputable breeders who screen their breeding dogs for potential health problems. Appropriate testing for a Wheaten, for example, includes a hip x-ray, annual eye tests and complete urinalysis and blood profiles. “I know the health of the parents, the grandparents and the great- grandparents,” she said, adding that backyard breeders and pet stores generally don’t keep track of dog health histories. “A lot of pet stores get puppies from puppy mills and have no clue of what grandpa died of. I always tell people if I don’t have puppies when they call, to buy from a reputable dealer and ask questions. One of Carol Shaltz' soft-coated Wheaten I’m here for the life of the puppy and terrier's eyes a treat at home in Livonia. not question is a silly one.” Shaltz, who breeds soft-coated MEETING THE DOGS Wheaten terriers under the name “The Detroit Kennel Club Show is “Lil’ Town Wheatons of Ardnacassa, a must do. I think it is real impor­ is vice president of the Motor City tant to educate the public. They can Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club get their hands on the dogs and pet and is involved with the Ann Arbor them.” Kennel Club’s obedience programs. Terry Seraceno of Farmington She enjoys the benched portion Hills wouldn’t have it any other way. of the show as much as the judging Her Golden Retrievers and other because it gives her a chance to talk canine volunteers at Dr. Paws Pet with visitors about her favorite dog Assisted Therapy Dogs, love pets, breed. Please see DOG SHOWS, B6

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Nate Parsons loves hunting for new craft beers. “I remember my first craft brew. That was 20 years ago with my wife in Kalamazoo. I had a German wheat beer and I was blown away. I spent a couple of years trying to track that down,” said Parsons, the Observer’s new beer colum­ nist. “From there it developed more and more into looking for something new and different. Part of the fun is in the hunt.” As a software consultant who travels from coast to coast for his job, Parsons covers a lot of territory also tasting new brews. “I probably travel two to three times a month. It keeps me busy,” said Parsons, a former Livonia resident who moved to Northville 10 years ago. He and his wife, JOHN HEIDER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Shawn, a teacher in Livonia Schools, Nate Parsons says the fun of trying new craft beers is in the hunt. Film audition have three daughters. Real Entertainment Films and KJ Post Productions will hold an open casting Parsons grew up in Harbor Springs call for the film "Why Do Men Cheat" from 4-6 p.m. March 5, at Star Factory, and moved to southeastern Michigan and tracking down local sources for don’t have to pay more than about $20. 13305 Capital, Oak Park. Interested parties should come camera ready with after graduating from Michigan State them. If you can find it you can afford it.” a head shot and resume and should be prepared to perform a one minute University with a bachelor’s degree in “Ten years ago we were into wine, but Look for Parsons’ column, Beer monologue. If selected, applicants will be interviewed and filmed during communications. from a monetary standpoint, I don’t Tracker, in the Observer the first the casting call. Male and Female roles ranging from 20-50 years old will be He admits he’s not a beer expert, but have $1,000 for a bottle of wine. Our Thursday of every month and in Inspire, filled. For more information call Janaya Black at (734) 634-3151 or e-mail he has tasted craft brews at home and threshhold is $20 or $30. With beer, which is inserted into the Observer [email protected]. abroad, enjoys pairing them with food whatever you find is affordable. You every third Thursday.

in room 2 East A on the second Find Belgian beer in your own back yard DOG SHOWS floor. RSVP at drpawspetther- FROM PAGE B5 [email protected]. No dogs are allowed at the session. ’m not a beer “expert,” just a guy who ing task. Like beauty or art, individual straw color with a thick two finger head rubs and kisses. loves really good beer. fondness is in the eye (or tastes) of the that dissipates after a few minutes. “Come over and pet the ther­ TAKING THE TEST beholder. My hope for this undertaking The aroma or nose smells of coriander, I My nine to five work takes me all apy dogs. We’ll be in a huge “We walk through certain is not to educate but to introduce the apricots, sour apple, and a hint of yeast. area in the corner, away from points in the hospital, go into around the U.S. which reader to a variety of great beers from The taste is very well balanced, clean yet the noise. Look for the place rehab, make sure the dog has given me an oppor­ around the world which are available in creamy with medium carbonation. The with the most strollers, with doesn’t pull or jump,” she said, tunity to explore some our own backyard. finish offers no lingering alcohol but kids lying on the ground and describing an assessment. “I’ve of the country’s finest I have great affection for Belgian beer. rather citrus overtones. A truly enjoy­ hugging the dogs. It’s hilari­ only had to tell a few people beer establishments. I had an opportunity to visit Belgium in able pour. ous.” they wouldn’t pass. It’s because While the beer com­ 2008 — a must for beer lovers. One of • Where to Purchase: Hiller’s Market, She and a few of Dr. Paws they need to take a refresher munity can be a rather my favorite beers is Triple Karmeliet. 425 North Center Street, Northville tight knit group, its • Beer Name: Tripel Karmeliet - 750ml for $8.49ml; Holiday Market, 450 active members and their course in obedience.” Beer tracker therapy dogs will be on hand Seraceno also breeds Golden members always are • Brewery: Brouwerij Bosteels 520 South Lilley Road, Canton - 750ml Saturday and Sunday to meet Retrievers under the ken­ willing to share an opin­ • Country: Buggenhout, Belgium for $10.00; Brass Mug Party Store, 19213 Nate Parsons visitors and talk about what nel name Sarabay and shows ion about their favorite • Style: Tripel Newburgh Road, Livonia - 750ml $9-99- it takes to become involved dogs. She works with the Fort subject. • ABV: 8.40% in pet therapy. Seraceno, who Detroit Golden Retriever Club In today’s market­ • Glassware: Tiilip or Sifter Nate Parsons can be reached at modevind works in the staffing division of Michigan and Retriever place venturing off the beaten path into • Description: Pours a hazy golden yahoo.com at Botsford Hospital, founded Rescue of Michigan. the realm of craft beer can be a daunt­ the organization 18 years ago She suggests that individuals to help relieve stress and bring do their homework before buy­ comfort to hospital patients ing a dog by looking at breeds, and health professionals alike. talking with breeders and Today the all-volunteer non­ obtaining the shows’ catalogue. 70s rockers perform at Village Theater profit serves approximately 110 A variety of breeds and locations, including hospitals, mixed breed dogs will help nursing homes, and libraries staff the Dr. Paw’s booth dur­ Hear Brandy, Jimmy Loves a good mood no matter what Wonderland and a band mem­ for film and television. The — where dogs “read” to young­ ing the weekend shows. Mary-Anne and other hits your age.” ber noted “she jumped through group reunited in 2005 with sters. “Pet therapy has boomed in by Looking Glass when the Looking Glass is made up of the looking glass...” three Detroit-area musicians, Potential therapy volun­ the last few years. I think a lot 1970s rock group performs founding member Elliot Lurie The band recorded Brandy Jeff Lehman, Craig Williams teers can fill out paperwork of it is the stress — I get doc­ Saturday, March 26 at The on guitar and Jeff Lehman on in 1972 based on the name and Eric Mackey, and began online at drpaws.org and then tors on their hands and knees Village Theater at Cherry Hill keyboards, as well as Roger of lead singer Lurie’s high performing again. bring their dog to Seraceno for (petting the dogs) because in Canton. Noonan on bass and Craig school sweetheart ‘Randy.’ The Tickets to see Looking assessment. She also plans an they had a rough day or lost a She show will start at 8 p.m. Williams on drums. Recent single reached number one on Glass are available online at informational meeting about patient. A lot of people also are and is designed for audience additions to the group are the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Cantonvillagetheater.org or

Dr. Paws and therapy dogs retired and don’t know what to members of all ages. Gary Penz and Jim Wirth on remaining in the top position by calling (734) 394-5460. . from 7:30-8 p.m. Thursday, do. But they have a beautiful “Looking Glass is the type guitar and keyboards. The for one week. After years of Reserved seating tickets are March 10 at Botsford, 28050 dog. Where else can you go for of act that audiences span­ group also tours with a three- playing covers and their origi­ $15 for adults, seniors and Grand River, Farmington an hour, have your dog petted ning several generations really piece horn section. nals at frat parties and bars in students. Group rates for Hills. The session will be held and walk out feeling good?” love,” stated Jennifer Tobin, The four original members the New Brunswick, N. J. area, 15 or more individuals are Canton arts coordinator. “The of Looking Glass formed the Looking Glass was signed to $12 per ticket. The Village moment you hear the words band in 1969 after meeting Epic Records by the legendary Theater at Cherry Hill is ‘you’re a fine girl — what a at Rutgers University. The Clive Davis. located at 50400 Cherry Hill good wife you will be,’ your group name supposedly came After the group broke up Road. For more information mind instantly recalls a fond along when they were all sit­ in 1974, Lurie segued into a call (734) 394-5308 or visit memory that will put you in ting around watching Alice in career as a music supervisor Cantonvillagetheater.org.

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Carnival Jambalaya

Celebrate Mardi Gras with M l l U C : S'Fat Tuesday' all day long

ew Orleans may be the official Carnival J ambalaya home of Mardi Gras, but you don’t Prep Time: 5 minutes have to live in the Big Easy to enjoy Cook Time: 25 minutes the party. Mardi Gras, or literally, Makes 12 (1-cup) servings “Fat Tuesday,” is the final day of 5 cups water theN Carnival celebration, the festive season that 'A cup oil (optional) occurs before Lent. 2 packages Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix, Original While some people associate Mardi Gras with 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, lavish parades and French Quarter parties, food cubed is an integral part of the tradition. In fact, many 1 pound smoked sausage, ’A inch thick locals skip the parades and spend time at home cup sliced green onions (optional) feasting with friends and family instead. Join X the Fat Tuesday frenzy by throwing your own Bring water and oil to boil in large party. saucepan. Stir in Rice Mixes, chicken and “I love sharing the spirit of this season,” said sausage; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until John Besh, Louisiana native and nationally rice is tender. acclaimed chef. “It’s so easy to bring the fun of Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Mardi Gras home — wherever you are. Whip Sprinkle with green onions before serving. up some tasty New Orleans-Style meals, hang up some beads and masks for decoration, then invite folks over for good times all around.” Red Bean and Rice Party Dip Celebrate like a true New Orleanian by jazz­ Prep Time: 10 minutes ing up an entire day’s menu with popular and Cook Time: 40 minutes authentic dishes. Start with a savory brunch, Dulac Dirty Rice Mini Frittatas Makes 60 (.2-tablespoon) servings a true Southern tradition. Snack on a creamy 3 cups water dip in the afternoon as you decorate and wel­ 1 package Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice Dulac Dirty Rice Mini F rittatas come guests. Then, dish out a traditional New 1 cup salsa Orleans-Style jambalaya, perfect for a Mardi Prep Time: 20 minutes/ Cook Time: 45 minutes 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers Makes 12 (2 minifrittata) servings Gras crowd. Finish the meal with a cupcake ver­ 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, sion of the official dessert of the Carnival sea­ 1 pound bulk pork sausage Cook and stir sausage in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 softened son, the King Cake. Tradition states that who­ 1 package Zatarain's Dirty Rice Mix, Origi­ minutes or until no longer pink. Drain fat. Prepare rice mix as 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese directed on package with sausage. Stir in raisins and pecans. ever found the fava bean or small trinket in their nal Prepare rice mix as directed on pack­ Set aside. slice of cake was charged with bringing the cake 'A cup raisins age, using 3 cups water instead of cups. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (12-cup) muffin tins gener­ 3/4 to next year’s party. Share the fun with all your 'A cup toasted chopped pecans Reserve /A to A cup of the shredded ously with no stick cooking spray. Set aside. Mix eggs and milk guests by including a fava bean in each cupcake. cheese to garnish dip, if desired. Stir 14 eggs, lightly beaten in large bowl until well blended. Add onions and bell peppers; These tried-and-true recipes will ensure your remaining ingredients into rice mix­ 'A cup milk mix well. Place A cup of the rice mixture into each muffin cup. party will start a tradition to be celebrated for ture. Place mixture into food processor Pour egg mixture evenly into each cup. years to come. For more information on New 'A cup thinly sliced green onions or blender; cover. Process or blend until Bake 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Run small knife or 'A cup each chopped red and yellow bell smooth. Orleans-Style cuisine, visit www.facebook.com/ spatula around each cup to loosen frittatas. Let stand 5 min­ pepper Keep dip warm in a chafing dish or slow zatarains. utes before serving. cooker, if desired.

______King Cake Cupcakes______Creole Cream Cheese Filling with Root Beer Chef John Besh, Besh Restaurant Group 1 pound softened Creole or regular cream cheese Prep Time: 1 hour 'A cup shortening Cook Time: 15 minutes 'A pound powdered sugar Cool Time: 1 hour 'A teaspoon Zatarain's Root Beer Extract Yields 10 to 12 Dried fava beans (set aside) Yellow Butter Cake \ pound butter Combine shortening and cream cheese in mixer at medium speed and whip with paddle until smooth. 3A cup sugar Add powdered sugar and whip until fluffy; mix in root beer % teaspoon salt extract until well combined. 2 large eggs fit cup cake flour Root Beer Frosting ’A tablespoon baking powder 1 pound powdered sugar % cup milk / l pound butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 'A cup shortening In a mixer at medium speed, cream 'A cup all-purpose flour butter, sugar, and salt together until 'A cup water light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time Pinch of salt while the mixer is running, making sure each egg is totally mixed in before add­ 1 teaspoon Zatarain's Root Beer Extract ing another. Beat mixture until light and Combine all ingredients in bowl of mixer. Beat together at fluffy, making sure to scrape the sides medium speed until light and fluffy. and bottom of the mixing bowl carefully. To assemble cupcakes: Use a '/* teaspoon measuring spoon In a separate mixing bowl, combine to scoop out the center of completely cooled cupcakes from flour and baking powder using a wire the top to about halfway down. whisk to sift and combine them. In With a piping bag, or plastic bag with the corner snipped another separate bowl, mix the milk and off, fill the hole with filling. vanilla. Insert a dried fava bean into filling of each cupcake. Note: Alternate adding wet and dry ingredi­ fava bean is for decoration only and should not be eaten. ents to butter mixture, starting and end­ Using a star tip and separate piping bag, pipe frosting ing with the dry ingredients. Do not over starting on the outside, working your way to the center in one mix, as batter should be thick and fluffy. continuous motion. Top with green, purple and yellow or gold Spoon into lined cupcake pans, filling sprinkles or decorative sugar like on a traditional King Cake. each cup about A full. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes or until done. Zatarain’s king cake cupcakes with root beer filling and frosting. - Courtesy Family Features APARTMENTS AUTOS CROSSWORD PUZZLE EMPLOYMENT d Contact Us PHONE: (800) 579-SELL (7355) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: FAX: (313)496-4968 SUNDAY EDITION, 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY E-MAIL: [email protected] THURSDAY EDITION, 4:30 P.M. TUESDAY BILLING QUESTIONS? (313) 222-8748 REAL ESTATE Julie Brown, editor. (313) 222-6755 PAGE88(*) Thursday, March3,2011 hometownlife(|lcom HOME DELIVERY: (866) 887-2737 [email protected] Going green good for business, environment Beware

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Michigan allow anyone who receives an HOA violation to request the name of the person who recorded it? 41065 S McMahon Cir $118,000 HOMES SOLD-OAKLAND 41678 Sleepy Hollow Dr $133,000 A: Not to my 27348 Victoria Rd $45,000 knowledge, although, if 1921 West Lake Dr $117,000 336 S Adams Rd $297,000 Farmington 315 Crystal St $85,000 South Lyon it is a condominium, and Bloomfield Hills 23296 Longacre Ct $240,000 Novi 58651 Carriage Ln $70,000 These are residential real estate 3104 Quarton Rd $640,000 34012 Moore Dr $135,000 22059 Barclay Dr $358,000 a fine is being imposed, 58743 Carriage Ln $40,000 320 N Cranbrook Rd $320,000 Farmington Hills 51231 Brompton $45,000 closings recorded the week of Nov. 1158 Chestnut Ln $180,000 the person against whom 248 Woodwind Or $520,000 21447 Archwood Cir $150,000 21679 Clover Ln $234,000 58688 Coach Ln $270,000 the violation is being 15-19,2010, at the Oakland County Bloomfield Township 23986 Brookplace Ct $100,000 24576 Enchanted Dr $189,000 57796 International Dr $65,000 Register of Deeds office. 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Birmingham 4853 Waldon Woods Dr $220,000 Lathrup Village 24907 Reeds Pointe Dr $350,000 1135 Round Lake Rd $214,000 1884 Banbury St $136,000 1860 Wexport Ln $312,000 27040 Lathrup Blvd $130,000 24981 Reeds Pointe Dr $340,000 868 Hazel St $85,000 4795 White Tail Ct $206,000 Milford 41425 Reindeer Dr $251,000 Robert M. Meisner is a 2092 Pembroke Rd $239,000 lawyer and the author of Condominium Operation: HOMES SOLD-WAYNE Getting Started & Staying on the Right Track, second These are residential real estate clos­ 42460 Saratoga Rd $60,000 9918 Hix Rd $124,000 18000 W Northville Trl $283,000 19742 Sumner $18,000 edition. It is available for 1869 Scenic Or $194,000 20693 Josie Ct $60,000 20539Woodcreek Blvd $414,000 13021 Tecumseh $60,000 ings recorded the week of Nov. 15-19, 41033 Southwind Dr $60,000 20690 taurel Ct $55,000 Plymouth Westland $9.95 plus $1 shipping and 2010, at the Wayne County Register 482 Torrington Dr W $384,000 30857 MayvilleSt $200,000 48040 Brewster Ct $232,000 39149 Armstrong Ln $90,000 handling. He also wrote Condo 44644 Westminister Way $130,000 14247 Merriman Rd $126,000 50425 Cottonwood Ct $300,000 29315 Badelt St $97,000 of Deeds office. Listed are cities, 2437 Woodgreen Ct $250,000 9374 Montana St $86,000 11335 Eastside Dr $82,000 35814 CastlewoodCt $53,000 Living: A Survival Guide to addresses, and sales prices. 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2 WOMAN > March 2011 Spring: Get here soon, please

O b s e r v e r & E c c e n t r i c Spring arrives at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, a kid again. I hope this story will help trillion in sales as of 2008. NEWSPAPERS March 20, and I am so ready. area moms plan an exciting summer for Local woman are part of the econom­ Yes, I know it’s Michigan and snow their son or daughter. ic vitality of our communities. OMETOWN H WEEKLIES and cold weather are common in win­ Another interesting offering in today’s I’m sure you'll find some of your ter, but I’m ready for Woman includes the “Raw Revolution.” friends, neighbors or the women who some milder, “friendlier” Contributing Writer Beth Jachman own the businesses you patronize fea­ hometownlifefi com weather. I’m ready to talks to local women and men who have tured in this story. put away boots, gloves, adopted this lifestyle. The story outlines Enjoy today’s Woman and, as always, Editorial parkas and snow shovels. the benefits of uncooked, unprocessed I welcome your comments and sugges­ 615 W. Lafayette Blvd. Aren’t you? and often organic foods. Today’s story tions for upcoming editions. Detroit, Ml 48226 Today’s edition of also offers a list of local classes, sug­ Hometown Life Woman gested reading and stores that can help Susan Rosiek Circulation Susan Rosiek is rushing the seasons if you decide to adopt the raw food regi­ Publisher/Executive Editor 41304 Concept Or. (spring and summer) by men. We’ve even provided a recipe to try [email protected] Plymouth, Ml 48170 writing about getting our legs and feet — a smoothie. ready for sandal season. Contributing But if raw doesn’t work for you and/or Publisher & Executive Editor Writer Sally Rummel talks to physi­ your family, there’s more to read about Susan Rosiek cians at the University of Michigan Vein food and cooking inside today’s Woman. MOTHER KNOWS BEST [email protected] Center in Livonia and area podiatrists Contributing Writer Bill Emerick Send us (in 50 words or less) the best advice about what it takes to have great look­ helps answer the question: What’s for you received from your mom. Include a photo Advertising Director ing legs and feet. And don’t forget a dinner? Lots of great ideas and great Grace Perry of your mom or, better yet, you and your mom. [email protected] pedicure to give your feet that polished classes and workshops offered by local E-mail your best submission and photo (jpg look in open-toed shoes and sandals. markets and schools. format only) to [email protected]. Retail Advertising Managers We have a list of area places that offer Don't miss the story and photos on Include your first and last name, your home­ Frank Cibor great pedicures. So go ahead and local businesswomen. Contributing (734) 562-8361 indulge. It’s one of the best regimens for Writer Julie Brown asked local women town and identify your mother (first and last name, please). Include a daytime phone num­ [email protected] feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. where they got the idea to start their Lisa Dranginis And while summer is a few months own business. ber or cell phone where you can be reached (248) 437-2011, Ext. 238 away, it’s not too early to start plan­ According to a report published during business hours. The photos and advice [email protected] ning a camp experienceYor your kids. by The Center for Women’s Business will appear in the Thursday, May 5, Salute Contributing Writer Linda Chomin Research, some 10.1 million firms To Women edition of Hometown Life Woman. Contributing Writers offers up a list of not-so-usual camps. nationwide are owned by women (50 Deadline to submit advice and photo, is 5 p.m. Bill Emerick, Beth Jachman, Sally Horseback riding camps, sailing camps percent or more), employing more than Friday, April 15. Rummel, Julie Brown, Linda Chomin, and more — it makes you wish you were 13 million people and generating $1.9 Mary Quinley

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March 2011 > WOMAN 5 Raw food movement Local advocates say benefits are life-changing and getting started is easier than you think

ByBethJachman Contributing writer

When it comes to food, some like it raw. • The fundamental principle behind raw foodism The raw food movement has been grow­ is that plant foods in their most natural state ing and many local people swear by its - uncooked and unprocessed - are also the most benefits. wholesome for the body. The raw food diet is a life­ A vegan, organic, raw foods diet consists style choice. It is not necessarily a weight loss plan. of uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains. These foods are eaten • Start simple: Decide now to add more fruits and whole or chopped, blended, shredded, raw vegetables to your diet. Add fruits to breakfast diced and juiced. and salads to lunch and dinner. Eat the fruits and In fact people who go “100 percent raw” salads before your meals to make sure you eat don’t eat anything heated above a certain them. temperature, usually 118 F, because they • In between meals, eat fresh and dried fruits, raw believe cooking food causes chemical vegetables and raw nuts and seeds as snacks. changes that create toxins in our diet and • Introduce some superfoods to your diet, like raw destroy many of the nutrients. cacao, goji berries, maca, hempseed, flaxseed, While the concepts may seem foreign to spirulina, chlorella, MSM, aged garlic or medicinal many people, the diet is gaining in popu­ mushrooms. larity and its adherents say they have expe­ rienced life-changing feelings of well-being • Buy organic. Organic food eliminates pesticides and clarity. from foods. Andrea McNinch grew up in Michigan • Sticking to a raw food diet isn't easy. Most raw and is a graduate of Schoolcraft College’s foodists spend a lot of time in the kitchen peeling, culinary arts program. She switched to chopping, straining, blending, and dehydrating. raw foods eight years ago. At that time, “We’re so programmed. In the begin­ grocery bill tripled. But it doesn’t have to That's because the diet is typically made up of 75 when she was looking for information, ning, it’s hard to swallow that stuff,” she he that way. Farmers markets are the best percent fruits and vegetables. there wasn’t much out there. said, but “if your body is not feeling right it in the world, she said. “Cut out the middle • Staples of the raw food diet include: seaweed, To most people, the ideas are so new it is telling you something.” man,” she said. sprouts, sprouted seeds, whole grains, beans, takes time for our brains to wrap around One pitfall she sees is that people get so What’s really sad right now is that the dried fruits and nuts. them, McNinch said. “Raw food is great. obsessed when starting a program of raw food budget is the first thing people cut in • Raw foodists do not cook using a traditional What is so great about raw food is it is lit­ foods. “It stresses them out. “What do I eat a bad economy, she said. Buying the ingre­ erally the best diet in the world,” she said. and where do I go?’” she said. dients for raw foods has to compete with stove or oven. They use food dehydrators that lend But she cautions people interested in “Every one can take a deep breath,” she deals on fast-food cheeseburgers, she said. crunch to vegetables and cookies. Food dehydra­ raw foods to take it slow and find out what said. “No matter how you’re going to eat, She thinks spending the money to eat tors also dry out fruits for fruit leather and other works for them. Each person’s diet requires get more raw vegetables in your diet,” she well is worth it. “I want to feel better,” she raw food recipes. The dehydrator works with heat, a certain ratio of proteins to carbohydrates said. said. “I want to enjoy my life. With raw but temperatures cannot be higher than 112 to 118 that she or he needs to feel good, and going But the easiest thing to do is start with foods you get the most amazing feeling of degrees. completely with a raw foods diet all at once smoothies, she said. well-being. The side effects of raw food are • Juicing fruits and vegetables is an ideal way to can be a challenge, she said. brilliant.” jump start a raw food diet. Whatever raw foods people eat are going GETTING STARTED Studies have shown that foods can affect • Blend some smoothies. Smoothies are a staple in to make them feel better, she said. “Use She suggests smoothies that are 60 our emotions and the wrong foods can the raw food diet. Blending fruits with raw almond yourself as your best doctor,” she said. percent fruit and 40 percent greens to even play into depression. For some people milk or hemp milk can help add protein to any “Take small steps,” she said. Several start off. “Put that fruit in there... and it’s it is hard when all they have is a party store local classes are offered to learn about raw delicious,” she said. Then once your palate to shop at, she said, but “honestly you can meal. Often, they're filling enough to be a meal by foods and their preparation. She teaches adjusts shift to 40 percent fruit and 60 do it anywhere,” she said. “Staying healthy themselves. an intense, four-day program that includes percent greens, she said. “The kids love it,” is possible anywhere.” • Eat green vegetables. Green information about raw food, liver-cleans­ she said. The change can be hard for those around leafy vegetables and broc­ ing and supplements. “I like people to get a To get started, keep it simple, McNinch you, she cautions, but finding like-minded coli have higher levels of zinc, good base,” she said. said. She suggests using a food proces­ people at sites like meetup.com can be calcium and protein than sor first and then putting the foods in the helpful, she said. “You also get tips and fruit and are a critical part of RAW FOODISTS home blender to save wear and tear. “Make tricks,” she said. a raw diet. About 500 grams There are different types of raw foodists. sure you’re serious before going out to Michael Dwyer of Farmington Hills also per day of green vegetables Some are vegan but some eat meat and spend money,” she said. recommends classes for information about - lettuce mixtures, broccoli, dairy. While raw foodists use a dehydrator raw foods. He will be teaching a class in kale, spinach - are sufficient One of the most-asked questions she instead of the oven to make things like Farmington Hills March 6. (See related gets is “where do you get your protein?” breads and pizzas and buy juicers and listing for more information.) to bring mineral and protein intakes into line with But people can get protein from grains, she high-powered blenders, McNinch doesn’t He first took a raw foods class in general recommendations. Choosing a salad as said. “I ask them ‘where do you get your recommend that at first. December 2005. “When I first started I the main part of a meal is an ideal way to accom­ antioxidants and your phytonutrients?’” “I wouldn’t get into buying too much,” plish this. she said. she said. When she first started out, her Please see RAW, BO Sources: eHow.com and Webmd.com

6 WOMAN > March 2011 Expert surgical care to help you feel whole a g a in

Many women fee! a loss of femininity following mastectomy. Others are self-conscious about their appearance. For these women, breast reconstruction can help them to feel whole again. Seventy-five percent of women who have had mastectomies also have some type of surgical reconstruction. The right type of breast constructive surgery differs for everyone.

The result is a new breast that may be similar Dr. Studinger performs a range of procedures, in density and appearance to a natural breast. including: The DIEP Flap procedure can be performed • DIEP Flap Reconstruction immediately at the time of mastectomy or • Lymph Node Transplantation three to six months following chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The best candidates for DIEP for Lymphedema Flap reconstruction are patients who have • Breast implant Reconstruction sufficient fat tissue on the lower abdomen to • Fat Grafting Breast Reconstruction reconstruct one or both breasts to the desired • Breast Reduction volume. Surgical time varies between four to 10 hours with a patient hospital stay of about • Breast Augmentation four days. Patients can usually resume normal • Breast Lift activities within six weeks. • Facelift Lymphedema and Lymph Node Transplantation • Necklft Lymphedema is the swelling of a portion of Choosing the right procedure and surgeon the body caused by the blockage or absence • Blepharoplasty are important. Some of the most advanced of lymphatic drainage. Some people are • Browlift procedures in breast reconstruction in the born with this condition and others acquire • Otoplasty country are available in Michigan. Rebecca it from trauma, breast cancer, radiation or • Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty Studinger, MD, is among only a few surgeons other diseases. In the U.S., lymphedema most in the state who provide these most sought- commonly develops after the removal of the • Abdominoplasty after reconstructive surgeries. lymph node as part of breast cancer surgery. • Liposuction D1EP Flap Mscrosurgkai Technique Lymph node transplantation moves a small • Body Lift after Weight Loss The more advanced procedure, the DIEP number of lymph nodes from a normal site (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) Flap to the area with lymphedema. This can • Brachioplasty uses the patient’s own tissue to recreate a help relieve symptoms of pain and tightness • Cosmetic Fillers natural-feeling breast. This tissue is taken as well as some of the other problems • Skin Grafts from the abdomen, much like a “tummy associated with lymphedema. tuck,” without disturbing the abdominal • Laceration and Scar Treatment Women with breast cancer can resume muscles, preserving abdominal function and • Lesion Removal resulting in a quicker recovery. leading healthy, fulfilling fives after having a mastectomy. Speaking with a surgeon is the • Laser Skin Resurfacing As the reconstruction matures, it becomes part first step. For a consultation with Dr. Studinger, • And Other Procedures of the patient’s body as the surrounding nerves call 248-305-8400 and blood vessels grow back into the area.

March 2011 > WOMAN 7 summer camps not your usual experience

By Linda Ann Chomin Friday for ages 9-17 from the third week in June to the Correspondent first week in August. Imagine spending a week sailing on a tall ship or The price for the Horse Camp with two hours of walking the dusty streets of the Wild West. These des­ daily riding is $550. The Adventure Camp set in the tinations aren’t fantasies, but real life experiences as Wild West includes one hour of riding at $475. camps take unusual twists to accommodate the inter­ "It’s teaching about the 1800s,” said Christie ests of children. The best part is parents won’t have Showerman, who grew up in Livonia before moving to travel far as the overnight and day camps are right to Fowlerville. Sbe is the activities director and main here in Michigan. Children can learn seamanship horse instructor. “I don’t think there’s a better adven­ on Lake Huron, investigate crime scenes in Livonia, ture camp and it’s filled with nonstop activities that explore the Wild West in Webberville, play in ensem­ change everyday. If you want to step back in time and bles at Interlochen or Blue Lake fine arts camps, or have fun, there’s a jail, saloon, and the outskirts is groom and ride horses. panning for gold. A lot of kids don’t care about horses Megan Brandemuehl is returning to Mystic but love the adventure part of it.” Meadows Farms in South Lyon for the fifth year in a Visit www.northforkoutback.com or call (517) 881- row. Now 11, the Plymouth girl began riding at age 2. 9142. “I like doing lots of stuff with horses — grooming, feed and riding, meeting new friends and the horses KIDS ON CAMPUS are real nice,” said Brandemuehl. Kids on Campus at Schoolcraft College, Livonia is Suzy Wyckoff was only 8 when she went to her first an academic camp where kids, grades 1-12, have fun horseback riding camp. Today, she is a manager, train­ learning. Call (734) 462-4448 or visit www.school- er and instructor at Mystic Meadows, the horse farm craft.edu/koc. owned by her parents Janice and Jim Groat. Weeklong day camps start July 11,18 and 25, and Summer camps for kids age 8 and up run Monday to range in price from $225 to $249. An Open House Thursday from June through August. The cost is $295 takes place 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 3, in the VisTaTech and includes instruction from beginner to advance Center on campus. with no more than eight to a camp. Visit www.mystic- Michele Bialow, program manager for continuing meadows.net. education, is especially excited about a new Crime Campers come from Novi, Plymouth, Northville, Scene Investigator camp for freshmen through seniors Milford, Saline and Ann Arbor. in high school. “It’s for anybody but we get a lot of girls, 8-10, with “Our science faculty put this together and it’s going horse posters all over their bedrooms,” said Wyckoff. to have an electron scanning microscope they’ll be “It gives them a wide range of experience with a horse. using. They’ve set up an elaborate crime scene. At the Lots of time campers turn into once a week students.” end, each group will present how the crime happened Camps provide an overall horse experience with and by who, then they find out the reality.” riders learning proper care of the animal. They are in This is the first year the program is expanding to charge of feeding and cleaning the stall and at the end include first- and second-graders. A Weather and put on a horse show for parents and family. Nature ClubHouse teaches kids about forecasting and “They learn anatomy, about tack,” said Wyckoff. The cost is about $110 a day and includes accommo­ different climates and includes a visit from a local “Riding is a big part but not the only thing they do.” dations on board and food. weatherman. All of the horses are Tennessee Walkers. For information, call (989) 895-5193, visit baysail- The culinary camps for older children (grades 7-9) “They’re not bouncy, but do basically a power walk,” baycity.org, or e-mail [email protected]. are taught in the state-of-the-art kitchens and the said Wyckoff “They call it a glide ride. It’s a different “Windward Bound Tall Ship Voyages appeals to American Harvest Restaurant. Robotics for teens cap­ type of horse than you usually see, a lot less intimidat­ people looking for an experience for their child. It’s tures the imaginations of budding engineers. ing for somebody just learning.” certainly very unique,” said Roger Nugent, executive “The great thing is academic focus but it’s still fun director. “A full voyage is nine participants and four and hands on,” said Bialow. TALL SHIPS crew. We visit nonpopulated areas, Georgian Bay. Appledore Tall Ships provides a three- to five-day Most people never visit these places because the only MUSIC CAMPS adventure with departures on Lake Huron. Owned way to get there is by boat. The profound part is the Interlochen Arts Camp is located between two and operated by Bay Sail, the nonprofit travel camp is development of team spirit amongst the crew. It’s a lakes, southwest of Traverse City. Call (231) 276-7472, for youth ages 12-13 and 14 and up. Its mission is envi­ small group come together in a new challenging envi­ toll free (800) 681-5912, or visit www.interlochen.org. ronmental education and youth development. ronment. In a few days, they realize they can actually www.interlochen.org. Sailors get to choose from Seamanship: learning the sail this ship and form a pretty strong bond.” Camps run June through August for grades 3- art of traditional sailing on 65-foot and 85-foot schoo­ 12. Offerings include summer jazz program, music, ners, includes building sailing skills such as naviga­ NORTHFORK FARMS & OUTBACK dance, creative writing, and theater, visual and tion, chart work, pilotage, setting sails, and steering. Campers explore a village from the 1800s, a Lewis motion picture arts. Freshwater Science studies Great Lakes habitats, and Clark exhibit, blacksmith shop, and fort at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is on 1,300 acres in the aquatic species, shoreline geology, water quality, and camp that’s a Wild West adventure in Webberville. * Manistee National Forest in the western lower pen­ combines elements of seamanship with fresh water Another area of the farm recreates Texas with covered insula. 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COLASANTI'S MARKET S> SNOOK'S BUTCHER SHOPPE This venerable specialty store on Milford Road just south of M-59, owned for the past three years by Ken and Erin Snook, has offered various classes for two years, according to Doris Knight, who helps run the program. Most are one-day courses that focus on a PHOTOS BY TODD SAMSON Guest instructor Kimberly Emmert from Farthinless Farms in Linden recently taught a class in making homemade mozzarella cheese at Please see COOKING, 18 Colasanti’s Market. She invited the class to come up to the front to see the curds begin to form.

COOKING UP A STORM Looking for someplace to hone those kitchen skills? Here's a sam­ ducation.pccs.k12.mi.us for more information. cooking classes. pling of places that offer cooking classes throughout the area: • Colasanti's Market and Snook’s Butcher Shoppe, Highland • Joe’s Produce, Livonia • Schoolcraft College, Livonia This popular store has a variety of classes, from Gourmet Mac & Only one class per month is held at this local institution with a The Continuing Education program has dozens of classes available Cheese to Traditional German Cooking. Classes are one day and loyal following. Classes meet Sunday evening after hours. Topics throughout the year, everything from Cooking 101 to Managing fees vary. For more information, call (248) 887-0012 or visit colas- include sauces, grilling and holiday recipes. Most are $40. Call Diabetes with Delicious Food Choices to classes geared toward antis.com and click on classes and events. (248) 477-4333, ext. 226, or visit joesproduce.com and click on spe­ teenagers. Some are one-day seminars, others last up to two • Busch's Fresh Food Market, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, cial events for more information. weeks. Some classes reguire prerequisites. Call (734) 462-4448 Plymouth/Northville and others • Zingerman’s Bakehouse, Ann Arbor or visit schoolcraft.cc.mi.us and click on continuing education for Quite possibly the best value in the area at just $10 per class, The cousin of the famous downtown deli, the focus here is on bak­ more information. Busch's has two classes each month that rotate among the ing. The BAKE! program features one-day classes such as Pizza: • Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Plymouth chain's 15 locations. The classes last 90 minutes and are princi­ The Other American Pie and We Dig Donuts; many sell out well in The district offers several fun one-day sessions on such topics as pally demonstration types. Topics are seasonal with a healthy advance. Some offerings are geared toward families. Prices start Gourmet Stuffed Cupcakes and Fresh Fruit Bouquets. Each class is foods option usually offered, too. For more information, call (734) at $100. Call (734) 761-7255 or visit bakewithzing.com and click on $30 and lasts 21/2 hours. Call (734) 416-2937 or visit communitye- 214-8307 or visit buschs.com and click on community and then classes for more information.

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LINDA MACCHIAROLO, By Julie Brown Contributing Writer TOWN PEDDLER CRAFT & Businesses owned by women generated ANTIQUE MALL $1.2 trillion, about 3.9 percent of all business receipts nationwide in 2007, “After college, my husband and I according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s moved to Dallas, Texas, and I worked at a Survey of Business Owners craft mall there to make ends meet until Today, women-owned firms have an I landed a better position, but after work­ economic impact of $3 trillion annually, ing there at that store, I realized there and that translates into the creation was nothing like it in my home state and/or maintenance of more than 23 of Michigan, so I asked my husband, million jobs — 16 percent of all U.S. ‘Want to move to Michigan and open jobs, as reported in the study “The a craft mall?’ A little over a year later, Economic Impact of Women-Owned our store opened right here, 18 years Businesses in The United States,” con­ ago this November,” Linda Macchiarolo ducted by The Center for Women’s said. Business Research. “We sell the products of over 350 craft Businesses owned by women and fam­ and antique vendors and we also carry a ilies contribute to the economic vitality wide range of gift items such as Yankee of communities in this area. That’s why Candle, Camille Beckman, Amia Glass, Hometown Life Woman asked women Willow Tree and so much more. Every business owners when they got the idea day, there is new merchandise because to go into business for themselves. the dealers bring in new products all day, every day. “In retail, the key is purchased the studio from them in June ‘Bridal Bargains’ as being recognized diversity 2006 and have loved every minute since.” as one of the best online websites to and change, Business: Metro Dance Co. purchase wedding invitations from for and that’s Location: 541 S. Mill St., Plymouth, superior customer service and afford­ one reason MI 48170 able invitation pricing.” we’ve been Product/Service: Dance lessons for Morris had always loved attending so success­ all ages, 2Vi to adult weddings as a child. She was obsessed ful for 18 Website: www. by the way the bride looked, table great years. MetroDanceCompany.com/(734) 207- decor, couldn’t wait to see the wedding I love what I 8970 cake and watch the couple do their first do, and love Quote: “We have a ton of inspiration­ dance. She got the bug at a very young the relation­ al quotes posted in the studio. Here are age and her passion for weddings hit ships we Linda Macchiarolo owns Town two of my favorites: ‘Throw your heart home even more when she was able to have creat­ Peddler Craft & Antique Mall in Kristie Wyler is owner/director of Metro Dance over the fence and the rest will follow’ plan her own wedding in 1997 for 200 ed with our Livonia. Co. in Plymouth. — Norman Vincent Peale; ‘Become so guests. You’re The Bride was born in customers wrapped up in something that you for­ 1999 and continues to grow each year. and dealers get to be afraid’ — Lady Bird Johnson.” The business is working on weddings throughout the years. KRISTIE WYLER, TRACIE MORRIS, across metro Detroit and beyond this “Our customers love that they can METRO DANCE CO. YOU'RE THE BRIDE season, including some places such as always find something unique and dif­ Grand Rapids, Saginaw and Lewiston. ferent, and that the products are so “In the summer of 2005,1 had been on Tracie Morris, a certified wedding She is especially excited about the affordable.” a two-year break from teaching dance. planner, owns You’re The Bride, a Lewiston wedding this May, as it’s the Business: Town Peddler Craft & Missing it, I contacted local studios to Redford-based full-service wedding town where she grew up before moving Antique Mall see if anyone was looking for an expe­ planning and management company. to the big city and where her parents Location: 35323 Plymouth Road rienced teacher,” said Kristie Wyler, Business: You’re the Bride still live there. 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A “We are the only exclusive wedding mized and having a fantastic seamless com/(734) 513-2577 few months later, the owners requested planning professionals who will leave wedding day so brides can just relax and Quote: “This one is from my dad: ‘Do a meeting with me and told me how your guests talking about it when it’s take in the whole experience. the right thing.’” they were interested in selling the stu­ over,” owner/wedding planner Tracie Quote: “Don’t come untied before dio and asked if I would be interested. I Morris said. “We are also featured in tying the knot!” Please see OWNERS, 19

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B y S a lly R u m m e! It also helps patients to come into this Correspondent U-M medical group, according to the doc­ It’s almost time to trade your snuggy UGGs tors, “because we can get you into whatever for strappy sandals — and jeans for your department you need to be in at U-M, to fit favorite capris. If just the thought of baring your medical situation.” your legs and feet this spring brings on a bit Whether or not vein treatments are con­ of anxiety, have no fear — there are plenty of sidered “elective procedures” or medical for things you can do to get ready for “shorts and insurance purposes is usually decided case- sandal” season. by-case, so women seeking these procedures If you hesitate to wear shorts or a bathing should meet first with a doctor for an initial suit because of vein-related issues, you’ve got consultation. lots of company — approximately 55 percent Laser hair removal for your legs may be of women and 45 percent of men suffer from another beauty treatment to keep in mind either varicose veins or spider veins. when getting ready for warm weather and What’s the difference? vacations. At New Face New Body in Canton, Varicose veins, with their thick, “ropy” laser hair removal, aesthetic treatments and appearance, can be both a cosmetic and skin care using state-of-the-art equipment and medical issue, causing leg aches, cramps and technology helps clients feel their “summer restlessness. Red and purple “thready” spider best." veins, while unsightly, are strictly a cosmetic Once your legs are in shorts-ready shape, problem. Treatment for either condition will your next visit should be to a salon or day spa yield a very positive aesthetic result, accord­ for a pedicure. ing to Dr. Jeffrey H. Miller of Novi Vein. While “the finishing touch” of a pedicure Treatments today for varicose veins are is a pretty shade of nail polish, a well-done very user-friendly, performed in-office with pedicure goes much deeper than just the pol­ the patient up and walking immediately after ish. A foot massage that is part of the pedicure the procedure. “People leave our office feeling process helps to relieve tension and stimulate good about themselves,” said Miller, who has circulation, according to Sally’s Beauty Supply, been treating vein problems for more than 12 with locations in Farmington Hills, Livonia, years. “Never have I received so many hugs Westland, Dearborn, Novi, Canton, White from grateful patients. I love what I’m able to Lake and more. Regular pedicures also keep do for people.” nails trimmed, calluses controlled and skin Miller was one of the first doctors in exfoliated and moisturized. Michigan to perform Endovenis Thermal At Simply Sue’s Nail Spa in Plymouth, it’s Ablation, which today is the main standard all about the pampering, the products and the of treatment for varicose veins. Spider veins technique. are typically treated with sclero therapy, laser “We spend almost an hour with our pedis, therapy or the new VeinWave and Vein Gogh. using state-of-the-art equipment, including a “We are the first office in Michigan to get pipeless jet system that makes it a completely these devices,” said Miller. sanitized procedure,” said salon owner Sue Dr. Lisa Pavone and Dr. Emily Cummings, Thomas. “Most importantly, it’s a totally relax­ both board-certified doctors in family prac­ ing spa pedicure experience, with long-lasting tice and phlebology at the University of results.” Michigan-Livonia Vein Center, treat vein With freshly-painted toenails, you’ll want to problems with the latest in technology, show off your feet in a pretty new sandal, but including the most minimally-invasive pro­ make sure you choose your summer footwear cedures which provide quick recovery time, with comfort and style in mind. He suggests Birkenstocks as a very comfort­ with gravity bringing all the weigh little pain and less anesthesia. While flip flops may be the easiest, least able summer footwear option, providing a cus­ into the toe box of the shoe. “Don’t “We tell our patients that vein treatment expensive footwear to put on your feet in tom fit after your foot shape molds to the sandal. heels higher than three inches,” sai will not only make them look better, but the spring and summer, they also do the Tracy Goodnough of For Feet’s Sake in “but also don’t wear shoes that are they’ll feel much better, too,” said Pavone. most harm, according to Dr. Anthony Milford offers other stylish options, from Fit- — wedges or shorter heels are muc “You’ll leave our office feeling much more able Mastrogiacomo of South Lyon Foot & Flops with a thicker arch support, big heel optimum heel height for shoes is b to enjoy walking and other activities. 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particular style of cooking or a certain ingredient. Knight said while most of the classes are taught by local cooks, the store has in the past brought in famous names like Iron Chef Mario Rosetti and others familiar from the Food Network. “I tried to look at what people are asking for,” Knight said of the class CERAMIC • LAMINATE • CARPET • VINYL FLOORS • AREA RUGS • HARDWOOD offerings. “One of the areas that always came up is ethnic cooking. $tainmaster\ Featuring “These are classes for people who Carpet Stainmaster® are passionate about cooking and don’t Vinyl have a grandmother or other family s y 9 9 W - member at home to teach them. It gives JL $q. ft S 7 1 9 them a chance to try something differ­ carpet pad, $ q . ent and learn something new.” & installation <■ )** l %% com plete installation available Most classes at Colasanti’s are for groups of eight-20, although some can accommodate as many as 80 students. Berber Carpet, Some are hands-on — “You bring your apron and your rolling pin and get right PHOTO BY TODD SAMSON Pad & Installation into it,” Knight said — while others are One Low Price! more instructional in nature. Kimberly Emmert keeps a watchful eye on the Some topics that will be taught in mixture's temperature, which is imperative to Limited the near future include Traditional produce perfect homemade mozzarella. Quantities German Cooking, “Meatless” Lasagna 6 Colors to Choose From and Japanese Sushi. All classes require pre-registration. men who want to learn how to cook, Costs vary by class. For more infor­ too.” mation, call (248) 887-3205 or visit Busch’s classes might be the best bar­ Bruce® Stylish colasantis.com and click on classes and gain out there, as each 90-minute class H a rd w o o d events. is onljr $10 and comes with a $10 cou­ B e rb e r pon good at any of the chain’s stores. Flo o rin g o r Plush BUSCH'S FRESH FOOD MARKET “It’s almost like getting a free class,” Installed Pad & Installation This locally owned chain of super­ Wauldron said. Included markets has brought back its popular Pre-registration is required for any Mouldings Extra One Low Price! cooking classes after discontinuing class. Call (734) 214-8307 or visit O n l y O n l y them for a few years during the height buschs.com and click on community of the recession. Each class is taught by and then classes for more information. S fi5 9 $ 7 3 9 chef Rebecca Wauldron, who has been with Busch’s for 10 years and is fea­ ZINGERMAN'S BAKEHOUSE V / s q . f t MH/sq- ft tured regularly in a cooking segment An off-shoot of the much-loved on WJBK-TV (Channel 2). deli in downtown Ann Arbor, the “We’re excited about offering them Bakehouse is a building on the out­ E x t r a L a m in a te again and people said they missed skirts of town that houses the BAKE! 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MOHAWK Designer Carpet Collection “Probably more women, but there are Please see COOKING, 29 18 WOMAN > March 2011 Product/Service: New books sold, OWNERS along with old-fashioned candy, greet­ d ll ytu ’i beauty need* in FROM PAGE 14 ing cards, gifts for children — such as stuffed animals — and adults, such as Dow ntow n Plym outh Christmas ornaments and candles. The store also carries puzzles, jewelry and gift bags. YOUR MERLE NORMAN Quote: ‘"There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are BEAUTYBONUS* well-written or badly written’— Oscar Wilde.” FRESH FACE FOR SPRING CHRISTINA PAPAZIAN, Refresh and renew skin with trial-sized cosmetics in a SWEET & SAVORY BAKERY clear vinyl waterproof carry-all.

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By Linda Ann Chomin gland. For more information, v isit www. SCREENING EVENTS (mespondent stjohnprovidence.org/prostateimplant/ FOR HEN, WOMEN Early detection saves lives and the life you “Screening is the only way to find these save just might be your man. cancers early,” said McLaughlin ofNorthville. Botsford General Hospital It’s no secret that women are the primary' ‘You should discuss screening with your Free colorectal cancer screening event 9 decision makers when it comes to health care. physician. With prostate cancer men usually a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, Botsford They usually decide when it’s time for family don’t have symptoms. That’s why it’s a silent Cancer Center, 27900 Grand River, Suite members to see the doctor. Hospitals recog­ disease.” 120, Farmington Hills. Includes a digital nize the fact and frequently build marketing rectal exam and a test to check for blood campaigns around the premise that some­ HEALTH FAIR in the stool. Generally this type of cancer times females need to encourage and nudge St. Marcy Mercy Hospital is having a March screening is relevant for both men and the men in their lives. 5, men’s health fair and prostate screening to women beginning at age 50. Ladies, it’s time to take the lead in caring for detect the cancer early. Marianne Simancek Pre-registration required. Call (248) 471- your man. This month, several institutions are says women can play a significant role in their 8120. reaching out with free screenings for prostate, man’s health by encouraging him to attend. colorectal and blood pressure. A good place to “Nobody likes to go to the doctor, having St. Mary Mercy Livonia start in general though is for men and women begin screening at age 40, all others at 50. certain tests and procedures. Nobody likes Prostate Screening and Men's Health to schedule a checkup with a primary care “The American Urological Association’s to talk about prostate disease or cancer,” said Fair for ages 40-70 takes place 8 a.m. to physician specializing in family or internal new statement is any well informed male at Simancek, community outreach director. 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the hospital, medicine. age 40 should get a baseline PSA and digital In addition to prostate screening, choles­ 36475 Five Mile. Free event includes rectal exam,” said Schuster, an urologist on terol testing, blood pressure checks, stroke risk prostate exam by a physician, blood test PREVENTION staff at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in assessment, and exams by a dermatologist for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), total “Prevention is better than cure," said Dr. Commerce Township. and podiatrist are part of the sendees being cholesterol and HDL check, eye and foot Vinay Shah, an internist in the Internal “The PSA blood test is the best test so far to offered. Education and resource materials will exams, hearing tests, skin cancer checks by Medicine Department at Henry Ford screen for cancer but can be up for other rea­ also be available. a dermatologist, and information related to Hospital. “Four important cancers need to sons besides cancer. Prostate cancer is a slow “There is lots of information that the guys healthy living. be caught early: colon for men and women, growing process, usually' no signs early on. and wives can have access to and live a little bit Registration required. Call (734) 655-8940. cervical, breast, and prostate if caught early it’s Later men develop symptoms with urination, longer,” said Simancek ofNovi. almost curable." blood in urine or semen, pain in the back or “Plan on spending 40 to 45 minutes for the St. John Providence Health System Shah recommends a physical starting at hips, and should be checked out.” screenings. It’s all free, St. Mary Mercy’s way of In recognition of National Colorectal adulthood and every three-five years after­ Schuster encourages significant others to go giving back to the community.” Cancer Awareness Month, St. John ward until age 50, then annually. This includes to the appointment as well. In recognition ofNational Colorectal Cancer Providence Health System will provide free, tests for diabetes and cholesterol. Men and “They get more out of it. A lot of times guys Awareness Month, Botsford General Hospital at-home colorectal testing kits during the women should have a colonoscopy after age 50 won’t be proactive and it helps them process is offering screening that includes a digital month of March. Stop in at any Providence unless they have a family history of colon can­ information and decide on what to do,” said rectal exam and a test to check for blood in the Cancer Center (Southfield, Novi) or cer or are African American then they need to Schuster, co-director of robotics and minimal­ stool. Providence pharmacy location (Southfield, start screenings at 40. ly invasive surgery at Huron-Valley Sinai. Dr. Craig Gordon, a Botsford medical Novi, Livonia, Farmington Hills). Call the St. Shah said the PSA (Prostate Specific oncologist, recommends screening with a colo­ John Providence Health System physician Antigen) test is controversial and isn't neces­ DON'T WAIT noscopy at around age 50, fecal occult blood referral and information service, (866) 501- sary early on unless there is a family history. Dr. Bill McLaughlin worries that because testing around age 40 for those of average risk, DOCS (3627) toll free to have a kit mailed to It’s best though to talk with your doctor as prostate cancer in many cases is slow grow­ earlier if there is a family history of colorectal your home. guidelines vary. ing men may wait to be properly screened polyps or colon cancer. His father developed After completing the three-day testing at “Men over 65 should be concerned about with a PSA blood test and digital rectal exam. colon carcinoma in 1981 so Gordon had his home, participants can mail their com­ osteoporosis,” said Shah of Farmington Hills. McLaughlin is a radiation oncologist with the first colonoscopy nine years ago. pleted response card of the results in the He teaches at Wayne State University School University of Michigan Cancer Program and “It’s intelligent to be careful,” said Gordon. supplied, postage-paid envelope. St. John of Medicine. “Women after 65 should get a works at St. John Providence Park Hospital “It really is a preventable disease. If you start Providence Health System oncology staff bone density. If you’re white and in sim a lot, in Novi. He has been treating prostate cancer screening early enough and remove polyps will follow up with those participating in get a complete exam from a dermatologist if patients 20 plus years and has seen the intro­ you’re not going to have the cancer. This is a the screening as needed. If a patient has you find something suspicious.” duction of robotic and minimally invasive cancer that is something than can be con­ an abnormal result, health system staff will It’s a good idea to have your significant other surgery and the application of 3D imaging for trolled and cured, a fairly common malignan­ also notify their primary care physician. If regularly check for moles and asymmetrical external beam and radioactive seed implants. cy with 150,000 to 160,000 cases diagnosed they do not have a primary care physician, spots. For those who are diabetic or have a These advances have decreased the side effects every year. We need to follow the screening St. John staff will provide a referral or family history of diabetes, look for open sores and complications associated with prostate guidelines and prevent it” make an appointment for you. that won’t heel on the lower legs and feet. cancer treatment. As with prostate cancer, Gordon says some­ “Listen to your body if you have symptoms. “In the past, the public perception was times people delay consideration for screening DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Clarify that (with your primary care physician) a diagnosis of cancer meant death,” said because they worry about the outcome. The Project Healthy Living health fair a slight twinge in the chest, pain and cough McLaughlin. “Today, no man should die of “The idea is to find something before it hurts takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 1, when you walk,” said Shah. “An eye exam is colon or prostate cancer because of screenings. you,” said Gordon. “It takes years for a polyp to at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, 1 William important to check for glaucoma. If diabetic, We can screen and find aggressive cancers develop into a cancer.” Carls Drive, Commerce. The Huron Valley- just going to an optometrist is not enough. You early enough to cure.” Gordon is encouraged by research being Sinai fair will be on the south side of the need to see an ophthalmologist.” More than 200,000 prostate cancers were done in regards to prevention. hospital in the Charach Cancer Treatment Like Shah, Dr. Tina Schuster recommends diagnosed last year in the U.S. While aggres­ “There’s data about vitamin D, aspirin Center. Participants should enter through seeing a primary care physician for an overall sive cancers may call for aggressive treatment, preventing colon cancer, but people should the South Garden Entrance. Fair includes assessment. If problems are detected with the low-grade cancers may not need treatment speak with their doctor,” said Gordon ofWest free height/weight and blood pressure prostate gland, patients usually are sent to an and a wait and see approach may be an option. Bloomfield. checks. There is a cost for blood tests and urologist. Men shouldn’t be afraid to be checked out. It doesn’t hurt to follow a healthy, non- other screening. For information, visit According to American Cancer Society Symptoms like frequency of urination, espe­ Westem diet including cruciferous vegetables. http://projecthealthyliving.web.officelive. guidelines, men with a family history of pros­ cially at night, probably aren’t cancer but an “Eating a high fiber diet can decrease the com/default.aspx. tate cancer and African Americans should inflammation or enlargement of the prostate transit time through the colon.”

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The girls realize this is the • Senior Citizen Lesson Program 50 & older 248-486-7433 FROM PAGE 19 place to come for prom dresses.” Website: evasbridal.net/(734) 422- 5390 Wildwind, where everyone belongs wiches, soup, quiches). Outdoor seating Quote: “I like to treat people like I available in the summer. The bakery has would want to be treated in any situa­ coffee and tea you can enjoy in at the tion,” the Golden Rule. tables or carry out. KARISSA JAGACKI, AU.D., Quote: “There is something so PERSONALIZED HEARING immensely satisfying to see, at the day’s MIDWEST end, beautifully shaped by hand, golden CARE INC. FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED loaves of bread lined up on the shelves to Karissa Jagacki bought the Westland cooling,” she said. business, which has since expanded to A re you recently divorced LAURA VAN VLIET, EVA’S include a South Lyon office, from the BRIDAL & FASHIONS late Barb Douglas in 2002. Jagacki or w idow ed and need help earned her doctorate of audiol­ “I just kind of fell into it,” said Laura ogy degree from Central Michigan developing a fin an cial plan? Van Vliet, who’s owned Eva’s Bridal & University following undergraduate In today’s changing economic environment the Fashions in Garden City since 1995. studies in audiology and speech sciences return of investment has quickly replaced the She’s worked in the bridal business for at Purdue University. need for return on investment. Protecting what 25 years. The South Lyon office opened in you have is as important as growing it. Discover It started with her daughter attending 2009. “I felt that there was a need for how the team of professionals at Midwest Northwestern University near Chicago professional hearing services in this Financial Consultants can help you take the right steps to financial independence (“I figured I’d better do something”) area,” said Jagacki, a South Lyon resi­ today, and plan for a secure retirement tomorrow. and mom helping with tuition and other dent. “People need hearing services, and expenses. Her daughter had needed a some people don’t know where to go. I ItV * Shouldn’t you hope for the best but plan for the worst? crinoline for a Polish dancing costume, think it’s always important to see a pro­ * Avoid running out of money during retirement. and Van Vliet saw the help wanted sign fessional audiologist.” * Are you faced with a pension or profit sharing (401-k) rollover? at an earlier shop. She chose her profession while a * At Midwest Financial we can make it EASY for you. She was hired in sales. The seamstress Purdue undergraduate. “I just loved the who worked with the owner left. Van idea of helping people hear better,” she • Maintain your lifestyle during retirement. Vliet began to do alternations. “It just said, noting hearing and communicat­ Call Wendy today to schedule a complimentary consultation. was a good time to move over here,” ing are keys to quality of life. she said of working for five years before “We care about our patients,” Jagacki taking over at the store she now owns, said. (248) 305-9911 which she bought from the previous Her credentials include certification owner. “I just always felt dedicated to it.” by the American Speech Language 39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 150 | Novi, MI | 48375 Business: Eva’s Bridal & Fashions Hearing Association and a state of www.MidwestFinancialConsultants.org Location: 6227 Middlebelt, between Michigan audiology license. She is Securities offered through Allegiant Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. 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Mom * Adults and teens playing contact sports person,” preferably a doctor of audiology Lori Stempien is co-owner of Pear-aphernalia, “These braces are aimed at adult or trained audiologist. “It really does a home decor and gift shop in downtown professionals who want the shortest matter who you see.” Hearing aids treat Northville. treatment time possible and the cosmetic 95 percent of hearing loss, she said, and option is the main concern,"Dr. Masri said. have improved dramatically in recent For over 32 years local dentists and years. has always been a wonderful place to families have trusted Masri REBECCA BARRY, shop,” Rebecca Barry said. “My love of THE MOON & ME children, desire to work with people and “ I had eight different consultations (for braces). Other interest in fashion inspired me to open dentists gave me conflicting information, some telling me I wasn’t even a candidate for braces. When I met with Dr. LORI STEMPIEN AND a baby and toddler boutique. Opening Masri, I liked him and his staff. (I chose Incognito because), PAT EINNEGAN, The Moon & Me has allowed me to ful­ as an adult, you want to hide the fact that you have braces... with our jobs. I’m very happy with the braces. I PEAR-APHERNALIA fill my aspirations of owning my own business while doing something I love smile and laugh a lot. You don’t notice them unless I tell (that I have them). It’s the best investment I’ve made.” Downtown Northville is home to and developing relationships with my — Marta Guerriero mother and daughter business owners customers who make up the charming Dr, Masri adult patient Rebecca Barry, who owns the baby and community of Northville.” toddler boutique The Moon & Me, and Business: The Moon & Me, baby and her mom, Lori Stempien, who with co­ toddler boutique owner Pat Finnegan owns and operates Location: 116 E. Main St., Northville, □ RTH□ DO N Pear-aphernalia home decor and gift (248) 344-1014 shop. Product/Service: Baby and toddler Nawaf Masri, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.C. “Shortly after graduating from col­ apparel (sizes preemie to 4T) and acces- 35200 Schoolcraft Road, Suite 104 • Livonia, Ml 48150 lege, an opportunity arose to open a (734) 261-8860 store in downtown Northville, which Please see OWNERS, 28 www.masriortho.com OE08731098 March 2011 > WOMAN 23 Sudoku Special Advertising Section Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill D edicated professionals offer help and each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in explanations for those unw anted aches which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the and pains you experience in your legs easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

2 8 Varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) are 2 1 3 9 the visible surface manifestations of an underlying Special advertorial themes will be problem. The blood flow deviates from a normal featured each month in Hometown Life 3 5 7 flow path and flows in an opposite direction so that Woman and Hometown Life Inspire, fluid accumulates, causing a "congested" leg, it can 2 3 1 reaching 45,000 readers in Oakland be referred to as venous insufficiency syndrome. and Wayne counties! 3 1 8 4 7 2 Mild forms of venous insufficiency are merely uncomfortable, annoying, or cosmetically disfigur­ 1 9 3 See who we are featuring in up coming editions: 5 6 2 ing, but severe venous disease can produce serious systemic consequences and can lead to loss of life or 9 1 6 4 8 limb. M a r c h Inspire, March 17 — Crafts and scrapbooking 9 7 Varicose veins and spider veins develop more (Tell our readers about the latest trends and prod­ Level: Beginner often in women than in men. They increase in ucts). frequency with age. An estimated 30% to 60% of

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24 WOMAN > March 2011 Advertising feature An Easy Cure for Chronic Leg Pain

Bv Jeffrey H. Miller, M.D. NOVI VEIN

Most people don’t realize that aching, tired legs are caused by a very common condition known as Venous Insufficiency. It’s often associated with varicose veins, but not always. The most amazing thing is that the condition is easy to treat, and it’s usually covered by insurance.

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If you have any of these symptoms, it’s very much worth visiting a vein physician. As part of your evaluation, an ultrasound should be performed while you are standing. This allows the practitioner to look for blood going the wrong direction in some of your veins, which denotes venous insufficiency, or reflux. If you are evaluated while lying a “refluxing vein’’ - a bad vein that allows blood electrical energy, known as Radiofrequency down, your diagnosis to go the wrong way. Normally, veins carry Ablation (VNUS ClosureFAST)™. Both Submitted Photo will often be in error. blood towards the heart. An unhealthy refluxing treatments consist of inserting either an FDA Dr. Jeffrey H. Miller, As for treatment, it’s vein fails to carry blood upward and instead approved laser fiber or a VNUS ClosureFAST™ Novi Vein. quick, safe and causes pooling of blood in the leg and catheter into the affected vein under ultrasound extremely effective. subsequent symptoms. This unhealthy vein is guidance. Subsequently, heat is delivered to the No longer do you need not needed so treatment is to simply close it vein which seals it shut (ablation). Once the to undergo surgical procedures, such as down with heat which is known as endovenous diseased vein is closed, other healthy veins take stripping and ligation, nor do you require thermal ablation (EVTA). There is a large over the task of carrying blood from the leg, surgery within a hospital, which requires an network of veins in the leg such that the normal thereby reestablishing normal flow' and inpatient stay or long recovery. Instead, you can healthy veins immediately take over and get eliminating pain. have your procedure at a specialized medical blood out of the leg thus alleviating the pooling The procedure is virtually painless and the office, be up and walking immediately, and go and symptoms. There are two types of heat that results are outstanding. back to work the next day. can be used for the procedure. Endovenous Laser Ablation uses laser energy (a highly How the treatment works concentrated beam of light) to the targeted Written by Jeffrey H. Miller, M.D. The cause of varicose veins and all the tissue with extreme precision, so as not to affect Dr. Miller can be reached at: (248) 77J 4990 symptoms of venous insufficiency are related to the surrounding tissue. The other form of heat is or [email protected].

OE08730687 March 2011 > WOMAN 25 B O O T C A ^ ^ j .Alia /D D CAMPS FROM PAGE 8 l i i i A y y The camp attracts gifted elementary, middle and high school students i ^ ) j u (grades 5-12) seeking an intense program in music, art, dance, and drama as well the opportunity to participate in an International Exchange Program. Camps run June 29 to Aug. 21. i t i t n e s s l T T EVELS - GET RESULTS DAYS CAMPS Day camps offer affordable, fun www.FitnessM oti'/ators.com 248.910.4605 and educational alternatives to hang­ ing around the house. Jill Janisse has driven all the way from New Hudson to take her son to Camp Mirage in Plymouth for the C l o c k R e p a i r last five years. Formerly from the Sales and Repair by Certified Horologists Livonia/Westland area, Janisse knew about the camp when she started to BULOVA look for a summer activity for son, Northville Watch Ian, after she went back to work. 2 0 % O f f Camp Mirage at the Oasis Golf & Clock Shop All Bulova Watches Center has specialty camps like CSI Forensics, Hollywood Movie Making, organization connects those in need 132 W. Dunlap, Downtown Northville and a trip into the wizardry world of with volunteers from grades 6 and up. (248) 349-4938 r F R E E ] Harry Potter. The magic of Hogwarts For information, visit miehiganmis- j In-store Clock Repair Estimate j has campers divided into Houses just sions.com or call JoAnne Pooley at | (A $10 Value) like in the books and movies. Children (734) 679-6350. V H O W A R D Authorized A > M IL L E R . Service/Dealer ^ With Coupon. Expires 3-31-11 learn to play ground quidditch, make “When I find a need in a community, wands, and eat chocolate frogs. Visit I contact churches, youth groups or www.campmirage.com to download a women’s groups, and try to pair the brochure. size of the job with the volunteers,” said Camps for ages 4-13 range from $115 JoAnne Pooley of Garden City. to $345. Pooley had gone on several mission Sample the various themes at an trips outside Michigan, before starting Open House noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, the nonprofit. “You don’t need to go May 21. For an appointment, call (734) to Appalachia. The need is here,” said 420-4655. Pooley. “It’s a learning experience for “I wanted Ian to be able to do some­ youth. To see other people have needs thing with his friend. He used to go gives them a sense of community.” to St. Mike’s in Livonia,” said Janisse. The mission trips are nondenomina- “He attended two or three camps every tional and begin with a devotional on year. Ian especially liked the cartoon­ the lawn of the homeowner who is also ing and playing GAGA (a form of dodge given a Bible. ball from Israel).” "We do handyman type fixups, painting, floors, gardening,” said NATURE CENTER Pooley. The Howell Nature Center Camp was So far, volunteers have served in another favorite of Ian’s. A Day Camp Redford, Westland, Detroit and Sampler is scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Essexville. YOUR The experts at the U of M Livonia Vein Center care about you and Saturday, May 14. Advance registration “Right now it’s day trips only, but we your legs. That is why we otter treatments that improve appearance required. Visit www.howellnaturecen- want to extend to weekends and week- and relieve discomfort Varicose and Spider Veins are not just a ter.org or call (517) 546-0249. long trips. 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City. “He learned survival techniques, how “Were constantly looking for any to build a shelter and identify plants,” volunteer that wants to plug in and said Janisse. homeowners who need assistance,” said Pooley. “We go downtown to feed MISSION EXPERIENCE the homeless every third Saturday. You Michigan Missions isn’t a camp, but can’t even express the feeling you get WWW.liVOniavein.COfH 19900HagatyRots* 105 ■ l * w a , H 4S! 5n 9S3 a spiritual experience. The nonprofit from helping others.” 26 WOMAN > March 2011 exercises. “It’s important to have a good influence on my kids. I’m taking care of myself so FITNESS that I can take care of them,” said Kessler FROM PAGE 12 Dense, of Novi, who has used child care services in the past. Plush daughter. Exercise gives me the energy to Supervised child care services are a big REG. keep up with her,” said Koptas, who has an plus for moms with kids who want to par­ 18-month-old. ticipate in adults only classes. * V 3/4“ Prefinished Koptas loves her hour of “de-stress Venues that offer these services time” at Fitness USA in Westland. She include area YMCAs, The Sports Club Oak - 2 Colors plugs in her headphones or watches TV of Novi, Bally Total Fitness in Redford Our Best while walking on the treadmill or riding and Plymouth, Summit on the Park in an exercise bike. Canton, and Powerhouse in Novi and As a mom with four daughters, exercise South Lyon. at the LCRC has made Kim Peters more “Moms love the child care. It’s utilized $4.29 sq. ft. aware of keeping physically active for her quite a lot,” said Cathy Glover, club man­ children. ager of The Spoils Club in Novi. Moms “Exercise allows me to keep up with enjoy exercising with their peers, and them. 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Cau for details. March 2011 > WOMAN 27 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES Warren Rd. OWNERS IN THE UNITED STATES Ford Rd. FROM PAGE 23 DINE-IN Halai • 10.1 million firms are owned by women (50 CARRY-OUT percent or more), employing more than 13 million 45172 Ford Road • Canton • 734-927-9999 Cherry Hill Rd sories. The Moon & Me offers chris­ tening outfits (shop from the in-store people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales as of Across from the Meijer Gas Station, next to Big Boy 2008. I www.shishkabobcafe.com selection or special order from catalogs) and christening gifts. In an effort to • Three-quarters of all women-owned businesses support local artisans, the shop also car­ are majority owned by women (51 percent or ries many locally handmade items, such more), for a total of 7.2 million firms, employing 7.3 l b as diaper bags, tutus, hair accessories, million people, and generating $1.1 trillion in sales. burp cloths, bibs, activity bags, birthday • Women-owned firms (50 percent or more) hats and more. account for 40 percent of all privately held firms M D r r Quote: “A customer is the most Source: The Economic Impact of Women-owned important visitor on our premises, he is Businesses in the United States ------r n H H _i-i------!! ItolM i 5w /33 not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our The Center for Women's Business Research work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of 45168 Ford Road it. We are not doing him a favor by serv­ C a n to n ing him. He is doing us a favor by giving 734- 927-9999 us an opportunity to do so” —Unknown Across From the Meijer Gas Station “As shoppers in Northville, we felt the Next to Big Boy town would benefit from a store offer­ Fine Mcl»itcrrA»icA»i Cuisine Vc$am Stvjlc Daily Full Lunch Specials ing moderately priced products, but in Fresh • Healthy • High Protein s4.99-s7.99 an upscale atmosphere, a place where n r n r everyone could feel comfortable and afford to shop," Pear-aphernalia co­ li d y owners Lori Stempien and Pat Finnegan f r e s h Sandwiches said. a u j uj'is, aa2 xjj'j * “Our business model was to create a i-1 r j pJ 3 D % Ur.?!! 'Ji)% UJ?r Your Next Entree !! Your Total Bill shopping experience based on afford­ H JTA s Z ^ 1 offer per visit. 1 offer per visit. 1 offer per visit. able pricing, quality merchandise and great customer service. Pear-aphernalia was started in October 2001 and has strived to incorporate these ideas in our ongoing growth and development.” 'W om en's Spiritualty Sem inars Business: Pear-aphernalia, Inc. Karen Gara owns the Merle Norman in Location: 184 E. Main St., Northville, downtown Farmington. Spirituality for the Non-Religious Woman MI 48167/(248) 596-1430 The American Priestess Training Program is offering a series of Product/Service: Home decor and owned my own business for 21 years. I 8 workshops designed to awaken the Priestess within. gift shop. spend most of my life at work and I am Quote: “Each customer that enters very blessed in that I love what I do,” You may embrace woman’s spirituality: our store is entitled to a smile, our best franchise owner Karen Gara said. • If you have ever felt the pull of the full moon on your heart & soul customer service and a thank you of Business: Merle Norman Cosmetics • If you love to facilitate holiday, religious or secular gatherings appreciation, because without them our Location: 23348 Farmington Road, • If you are drawn to female spiritual leaders, but never thought of yourself as one store would cease to exist.” Farmington, MI 48336/(248) 477-3033 • If you’re a healer by trade, profession or intention KAREN L. GARA, MERLE Website: merlenorman.com • If you feel the power generated when women gather NORMAN COSMETIC STUDIO Product/Service: Cosmetics, skin • If you want to learn how to facilitate rituals, heal with energy and care, consultations, special occasion intention, and create circles of change and growth “It is a life goal of mine to be in con­ makeovers, facials, wigs trol of my own circumstances and not Each training consists of a halfday of study, and Quote: “If you are kind to others, you to rely on others to get me there. I have have been kind to yourself.” a halfday of performing a ceremony. Participants can also receive Reiki 1 & 2 initiations. YEAR ONE: YEAR TWO: (assuming interest) -Reiki Attunements Level I & II -Reiki Master Attunement -Training in the Ceremonial Arts -Advanced Ceremonial Techniques -Independent scholarship study -Vow taking as Priestess or Minister -8 rituals from various traditions -Opportunity to write & facilitate a ritual Sudoku Answers Sessions Start Saturday, April 30th Intermediate Advanced 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 4 1 5 6 2 9 3 8 7 5 1 8 7 2 6 9 4 3 2 7 5 9 4 3 8 1 6 (and ongoing throughout 2011 -12) 7 2 6 8 1 3 4 5 9 9 4 2 5 8 3 1 7 6 4 6 8 5 2 1 9 7 3 9 8 3 5 4 7 2 7 Dr. Betz King at Unity of Farmington 6 1 3 6 4 9 1 2 5 8 3 9 1 7 6 8 2 4 5 A psycho-spiritual seeker since 32500 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 6 7 2 3 9 5 8 1 4 6 7 4 1 3 9 8 2 5 5 4 6 8 7 2 3 9 1 1995, Dr. King is a fully licensed Phone at Unity: 248-737-9191 3 5 9 1 8 4 7 2 6 2 5 7 4 1 psychologist, ordained minister, 9 8 6 3 1 3 7 6 5 9 4 8 2 Druidic Bard and 3rd Degree For more information call 248-788-5798 1 4 8 2 7 6 5 9 3 1 8 3 2 6 5 7 9 4 9 8 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 Priestess of the Western Mystery 5 6 1 4 3 8 9 7 2 4 Tradition. Her theoretical orientation Pricing, registration and scheduling info is available on 8 5 9 6 2 3 1 7 7 5 3 4 9 6 1 2 8 combines feminist theory, Hermetic the website: www.betzking.com/aptp.htm 2 3 7 9 5 1 6 4 8 4 2 7 3 1 8 5 6 9 6 2 4 1 8 5 7 3 9 Qabalah, Humanistic, Jungian and For more info, call Dr. King at 248-788-5798, 8 9 4 7 6 2 1 3 5 3 6 1 9 5 7 4 8 2 8 1 9 2 3 7 6 5 4 Transpersonal Psychology and or email [email protected] Earth Based Spirituality. 28 WOMAN > March 2011 PHOTO BY TODD SAMSON

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market has been in business on Seven Mile Road in Livonia since 1945. It COOKING also offers one culinary class each FROM PAGE 18 month, under the direction of execu­ tive chef Reva Constantine, who’s been 12 students for two or three instructors. teaching them for the past two years. In the summer, some BAKE!-cation Joe’s doesn’t have an extensive list classes are held that can last up to a of offerings, usually about 10 per year. week for more intensive instruction. But Constantine said they have very Ramon said his average student is loyal students who keep coming back “somebody who’s passionate about bak­ time and again for classes on such sub­ ing. It’s primarily female, but about 15 jects as soups and stews, grilling and percent our of students are men. We do barbecue and Thanksgiving recipes. have family classes, too, for parents and Joe’s classes are held Sunday evening their kids.” after the store has closed and includes The program has grown rapidly only 14-18 students each time. in the last couple of years, thanks to “We don’t have a lot of new students repeat business and word-of-mouth because we don’t have much room,” recommendations to family and Constantine said. “We have some friends. “People see what one of our very loyal customers who like to come students makes and then say, ‘You back.” didn’t bake that, you must have bought Many of the students enroll in pairs, it.’ They end up taking a class. That’s Constantine said, such as sisters, girl­ how our business has really grown,” friends, moms and daughters and even Ramon said. husbands and wives. Upcoming classes include We Dig “Everyone creates a recipe and then Donuts, Mambo Italiano — Italian we all sit down and eat afterward,” she Breads and Ooh La La Croissants. said. “It’s really a fun time. Pre-registration is required and many “I try to make each class unique and classes sell out quickly because of the gear it to the time of year,” she added. small size. Constantine said the next class on For more information, call (734) 761- the agenda will cover sauces. Each 7255 or visit bakewithzing.com and class is usually $40 and pre-registra­ click on classes. tion is required. For more information, call (248) 477-4333, ext. 226, or visit JO E’S PRODUCE joesproduce.com and click on special This fruit stand turned specialty events.

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