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BY BRAD KADHICH Thursday. raised their passing score from 88 to, The Plymouth-Canton scores top OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Plymouth-Canton students 94 percent. the state averages in every category, IKEA bus improved in 21 of 28 categories over Two classes — the third-graders at some of them well above state scores. Two years ago, when this year's last year's performance, with five Tonda Elementary in Canton and the But Bender said the district is always With the Final Four weekend in Plymouth-Canton fifth-graders were scores remaining the same and drops fourth-graders at Bird Elementary looking for improvement as it moves full swing, IKEA is offering free in third grade, 59 percent of them in only two of the categories. in Plymouth Township —• aced the toward a federally mandated 100 rides on its Destination Shuttle passed the writing portion of the "We did very well," said Mike math test with 100 percent pass• percent in all area requirements that runs between IKEA in Michigan Educational Assessment Bender, the district's director of sec• ing. The only two areas to drop were coming in 2014. Canton and Campus Martius Park Program test. ondary education. "There's a lot to eighth-grade science (89 from 91 "We're in the process of analyzing in downtown Detroit. Two years later, that percentage celebrate." percent) and sixth-grade English results at each grade level in each Shuttle riders boarding at IKEA rose to 78, a dramatic 18-percent The biggest increases came in Language Arts (89 from 90 percent). subject," Bender said. "We continue will enjoy rides to and from Campus increase in MEAP performance that fifth-grade writing, where the per• "That's a tremendous job for those to look at ways to strengthen our stu• Martius Park in the heart of down• corresponds with the district's per• centage of kids passing rose 8 per• students and staff to achieve at that dents' performance." town, where they can easily access formance in the rest of the testing, cent to 78 percent, and in seventh- level," Bender said of the perfor- the People Mover or walk less than results of which were announced grade mathematics, whose students •mances at Tonda and Bird. [email protected] I (313) 222-8899 a mile to Ford Field. Those boarding at Campus Martius can head out to IKEA for a fun day of shopping. The shuttle will run today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please Canton hopes to visit www.ikea-cmpshuttle.com. Historic parallel (S*H , H A Swiss™ » **s ••••'•*« curbside recycling
Former Detroit Free Press BY TONY BRUSCATO reporter Joel Thurtell will be OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the guest speaker at the Canton Historical Commission's next Canton residents rate high when it comes to participat• meeting at 7 p.m. April 8 at the ing in Rouge River watershed and yard waste collection Cherry Hill School in historic programs. Cherry Hill Village (on Ridge However, talk about curbside recycling and Canton Road near Cherry Hill Road). ranks low compared to other communities. Thurtell will discuss the bank• "Canton recycling is one of the lowest in Wayne ing crisis of 1933, which began County," said Tim Faas, Canton's municipal services in Michigan with a showdown director. "There are a lot of rules because of where our between Henry Ford and a hauler takes materials for processing; cans have to be powerful U.S. senator. While crushed, labels and caps removed and neck rings have banks were failing, a small town to be taken off. And they take only a limited amount of Michigan bank defied FDR's bank materials." holiday, kept its doors open and challenged depositors to make Faas and Canton Township officials are hoping to a run on funds. It was a historic increase participation in curbside recycling beginning situation with contemporary over• April 20, not so coincidentally the week of Earth Day, tones, according to Thurtell. which is April 22. muiwDi min nnnt.Li | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER "We'll be implementing single-stream recycling, which Walker-Winter principal Julie Mytych greets her students as Mrs. Incredible from the roof top of the school, will allow us to take more materials," Faas said. "We hope fulfilling a promise to read from the rooftop If they meet their reading goals for March. to double our total percentage of recycling — which is cur• • •• rently about 5 percent of our waste — to about 10 percent." The Village Theater at Cherry Currently, the recyclables are picked up by Canton Hill will be showcasing the art Waste Recycling in a two-compartment truck. The opera• works of a number of talented tor has to manually sort through-the materials at the art teachers from the Plymouth- Incredible time curb, with newspaper in one bin and ciins, glass and plas• Canton Community School tics in another. Faas said single-stream recycling involves District. The exhibit, on display putting all the recyclable materials in a single garbage through April 26, features artwork Super hero principal takes to roof to reward students truck, where it will be sorted at a newly constructed recy• from several gifted teachers rep• cling facility in Huron Township. resenting all levels of the district "If we remove a lot of the rules, it will make it a lot from elementary to high school, as BY SUE MASON easier for people," Faas said. "And we will be able to take well as alternative education. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER more materials." The Gallery@VT is featuring Paul Denski Jr., owner and president of Canton Waste a selection of art in an array of The wind may have been blowing, but it Recycling, said it should be much easier for residents who media: paintings, sculptures, draw• wasn't strong enough to keep Mrs. Incredible — until April 20 — can only recycle newspapers, with , ings, print making, fiber, mixed from standing on the roof of Walker-Winter most other paper tossed in the regular trash. media and photography. Many of Elementary School in Canton Wednesday to "There will be a whole multitude of additional things the teachers are artists who exhibit read The Principal from the Black Lagoon. that will be acceptable," Denski said. "Cardboard, paper frequently and are award-winning The super hero visit was the reward for the board, magazines, catalogues, phone books and household at the state and national levels. school's 405 students reaching their reading plastics with numbers 3-7 (on the bottom of the container). Many of these exhibited pieces will goals for March, according to Principal Julie "Some paper — such as juice cartons and milk cartons also be available for purchase. Mytych, who donned the costume and had — as well as Styrofoam will still not be accepted," he said. The featured artists include her mask painted on her face by custodian "And we no longer will accept any colored glass. If people Susan Fisher, Judy Hanson, Craig Eddie Mauer. put something unacceptable in, we will leave the entire Linderman and Graham Martin. "It was the most coolest thing," said recycling bin at the curb." "This wide breadth of work Mytych. "It was just magic." Denski said his company's trucks hauled 1,800 tons of on display exemplifies the many Mytych chose Mrs. Incredible for two rea• recyclable materials in 2007 and more than 1,900 tons in talents of the Plymouth-Canton sons. The theme for the school's March Is Urged on by chants of "wig off" from students, Mrs. 2008. He expects that number to go up another 25 per• Community School District fac• Reading Month program was super heroes. Incredible reveals herself as principal Julie Mytych in cent this year. ulty," said Jennifer Tobin, Canton Also, she had the costume. front of the Walker-Winter Elementary students. "Seventy-five percent of people recycle, but not every arts coordinator. "My husband and I are big Disney fans and week," Denski said. "And many of those who participate The exhibit is free and open to we went to a Halloween party a few years in and would be reading an encyclopedia to don't produce a lot of product. I think a lot more people the public from 10 am to 2 p.m., ago dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Incredible." the students. Before they could get a groan will recycle more when it becomes easier." Monday-Friday, and during public Youngsters sat on the lawn of the school, out, Swartz let them know it was an April Township officials will soon be mailing information on performances at the theater. For more waiting for their principal to show up, only Fool's Day joke. the rtew program, using $25,000 of federal stimulus money information, call (734) 394-5300 or to hear from Bill Swartz, Wayne-WestlancTs for an education program. Information will also be avail• visit ranton-mi.org/villagetheater.directo r of media services, that he was filling Please see PRINCIPAL, A6 able on the township Web site at www.canton-mi.org.
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GANMETT The campaign starts here Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox speaks to Deloris Newell and Maria Holmes before taking the podium at the Canton Economic Club's luncheon on Thursday at the Summit on the Park. Cox told reporters after his speech that he was indeed 6 53174 10007 8 running for governor, and that he will make a formal announcement sometime this summer. For the story, please see page A4. A2 (C) Observer S Eccentric j Sunday, April 5,2009 AROUND CANTON online at hometownlife.com
Road rally Applebee's, located at 43500 to dine out for "a wonderful to gather volunteers to help Ford Road in Canton. The res• cause," supporting the senior clean drains and streams that Leadership Canton's upconv taurant will donate 15 percent party by dining out at one (or run through their neighbor• ing Road Rally fund-raiser of your bill on April 6, April more) of the area restaurants hoods. If your neighborhood will take place Saturday, April 7 and April 8 to the proposed which have agreed to donate has a stream in need of help, 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rotary 3-acre dog park in Cherry Hill 20 percent of the purchases Canton would like to assist you Clock in Heritage Park. Village. made during a specific time with managing logjams and Leadership Canton is raising - Just present your server and date. fallen trees, debris removal, money for First Step (www. with an official flyer, which Fund-raisers take place at planting and other enhance• firststep-mi.org), Open Door are available at Summit on the following restaurants on ments. Interested homeowners Ministry (www.opendoorfood- the Park, and your donation the following dates: April 6 at associations should call (734) ministry.com) and Leadership will help make the dog park a Palermo's; and Thursday, May 394-5158 by April 1 to set up a Canton Alumni Fund. reality. 7, also at Palermo's on Ford meeting with Public Works. The fee is $35 per person For more information, call Road in Canton. River day takes place rain and includes road rally, T- • (734) 394-5310. Detail information and a or shine and volunteers of shirt, dinner and refresh• flyer is available at http://web. all ages including residents, ments. The rally is limited to Canton Toastmasters pccs.kl2.mi.us/pcep/pages/ students and scout troops are 30 cars, with 4-6 passengers The Canton Communicators classof/20 O9/senior-party09- encouraged to participate. All per car (minimum of four Toastmasters Club, a non• htm (this flyer must be pre• volunteers will receive a River people per car). There are profit group where members sented at time of purchase for Day T-shirt and breakfast. still sponsorship, participant learn both communication us to receive 20 percent credit Water and a light snack will and sign maker opportunities and leadership skills, meets . of your purchase). 'The Pajama Game' be provided but volunteers are available. every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Visit the committee's blog Spotlight Players, a local theater group, will present the romantic comedy/ encouraged to pack a lunch. For more information about at the Canton Coney Island at at http://pcep09seniorparty. musical 'The Pajama Game' April 24-May 9 at the Village Theater at Cherry For more information on River the event visit http://roadrally. 8533 Lilley Road, just south of blogspot.com/ or its Web page Hill. Show dates are April 24, 25,26, May 1,2,3,8, and 9. The show, which Day or to pre-register for the cantonchamber.com, or con• Joy Road, in the Golden Gate at http://web.pccs.kl2.mi.us/ was a hit movie in 1957 and a hit Broadway revival in 2006, is about a labor event call (734) 394-5150. tact Deb Zevalkink at (734) Plaza. Visitors are always wel• pcep/pages/classof/2009/ dispute at a pajama factory that pits a union leader against a manager, both 394-5188. come. For more information, senior-party09.htm. To volun• of whom get way more than they're bargaining for. Tickets are S15-S18 at Soldier benefit please contact Bonnie at (734) teer or for more information, the box office at (734) 394-5300. Discounted tickets are available online The Fallen and Wounded Dog park fund-raiser 646-2237- contact pcep-senior-party@ at www.spotlightplayersmi.org for $13. For the April 24-26 shows, kids 16 Soldiers Fund will host their The Friends of the Canton comcast.net. and under wearing pajamas can buy tickets at door for only for $5 each. For fourth annual dinner May 2, at Dog Park need your help. The Senior party fund-raisers more information, visit www.spotlightplayersmi.org. the Laurel Manor in Livonia. group will host its "Dining. The PCEP Senior Party Business Network All proceeds go to veterans or to Donate" fund-raiser at Committee is inviting diners Professionals usually cost $40 each and are 9 a.m. for the Adopt-A-Road families of fall• being sold for $20 each for the program. Picking up the trash en soldiers that Business Network game. and debris from the roadside are in need. Professionals, a local chap• From every ticket sold $10 and ditches not only makes the The keynote ter of Business Network will be used by Chip Away area look better, it also cuts speaker at the For Fast & International, meets weekly on Malaria to purchase and dis• down on pollution of the soil event will be Wednesday mornings from 7- tribute anti-malarial bed nets. and water that occurs during Marcus Lutrell, Reliable Service 8:30 a.m. at the Canton Coney The bed nets to be purchased runoff. a Navy SEAL A thiior is always on dutyl Island (at the corner of Lilley for this cause are long lasting Wayne County trash bags and author Lutrell Weekdays 3-9pm Weekends 12-9pm and Joy roads). Any person and treated with insecticide. and reflective vests will be of New York in business in the Plymouth, They can be used by a family supplied for the morning Times best- Canton and surrounding area of four up to four years. Each event. Call Greg Greene at selling book "Lone Survivor" 47311 Five Mile Road is invited to attend as a guest net costs $10, therefore each (734) 855-6192 or see www. -— the harrowing story of four Just east of Shell station at Beck Rd. and meet with other busi- ticket sold during this cam• gcgreene.biz for more infor• Navy SEALs who journeyed 734-254-0665 nesspersons, for purposes of paign purchases one net and mation and to volunteer. into the mountainous border networking, referrals, and sup• saves four lives. of Afghanistan and Pakistan porting one another. Tickets can be purchased River Day volunteers on Operation Redwing. A Contact Bill MacFarland, online at www.chipawayma- Canton's annual River Day motivational story of survival, chapter president, at (734) laria.org with a credit card. celebration will be held June the book is also a moving trib• OBSERVER 812-3845 for more informa• Order forms can be printed 6 from 8 a.m^-1 p.m. along the ute to the friends and team• NEWSPAPERS tion. from the Web site in order Lower Rouge River, located at mates who did not make it off WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD to purchase tickets using a Michigan Avenue and Morton the mountain. A powerful tes• Chip Away Malaria check. For questions regarding Taylor Road. Every year on tament to the courage, integri• Central Michigan ticket purchase, contact Ryan the first Saturday of June,, ty, patriotism, and community University's Chip Away Lambert at (989) 774 2316 or hundreds of volunteers make that forged these American Malaria, a student run group e-mail ryanlambert@chip- a difference by helping to pre• heroes, "Lone Survivor" is an HOW TO REACH US with Canton ties, is selling dis• awaymalaria.org. serve the quality of Canton's incredible account of team• counted tickets to the Detroit creeks and streams. work, fortitude, and modern Home Delivery/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) Pistons April 13 game against Adopt-A-Road event This year in an effort warfare. the Chicago Bulls that will Volunteers are sought to to expand its river clean• For more information or to Newsroom (313) 222-2223 Fax (313) 223-4650 benefit the group's efforts to help clean up the shoulders ing efforts, Canton officials purchase tickets contact Ann Classified Advertising 1-800-579-SELL (7355) help fight malaria in central along Geddes Road and Beck are looking for interested Cornelius at (248) 346-5976 or Display Advertising (734) 582-8363 Africa. 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Specializing in Diseases BY KURT KUBAN size of state government. oftfie$fdn,Kair&Natts OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "Tax cuts work. Businesses Invites pa tovisit and recem y i react favorably or unfavorably. the cm you deserve. -; The Canton Economic to the level of tax rates in a Club got a preview of what state," Cox said. "If we have the • Skin Cancer • Eczema right fiscal policy it would act • Moles • Warts Michigan residents can • Psoriasis • Hair Loss expect to hear from Michigan to heal our state quickly." • Acne Botox • Much More Attorney General Mike Cox Cox also discussed skyrock• when he runs for governor eting healthcare and energy Accepting New Patients • All Ages next year. During his half costs, and how they are ham• Call for Appointment 248-324-2222 Evening appts. available hour speech Thursday at the pering Michigan's economy. lewis Medical Office Centre, 39475 lewis Drive, Summit, Cox laid out his On the energy front, Cox said vision for the state's future, the state should "embrace Suite 150, Novi, Mckkan 48377 which includes tax cuts for nuclear and clean coal tech^ [email protected] OE0SS373ZS Michigan businesses and nology" that could reduce expanding the state's energy costs for consumers. He dis- : agreed with Gov. Jennifer. OPEN production by building more coal and possibly nuclear Granholms decision to slow MON.-SAT. 9-9 plants. down the efforts to build Mike's Afterwards, Cox, who will BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER five new coal plants in the SUN. 9-7 be term limited when his term Attorney General Mike Cox talks about tax policy and Michigan's future state, which he said could be runs out next year, confirmed during his speech to the Canton Economic Club on Thursday. "homegrown stimulus proj• to reporters that he is indeed ects." running for governor. cheon. November to. explore the pos• Cox said he thinks Michigan 38000 Ann Arbor Rd. four Meat & Dt/i But it was apparent to those Berk, who is a public rela• sibility of him running for can make a recovery from its Livonia Supermarket in attendance that he sounded tions manager for the Canton- governor. He said he will make current economic recession, (734) 464-0330 like a man running for the top based Repairclinic.com, liked a formal announcement some but it will take government post in the state. Cox's message of tax cuts. time later this year. getting out of the way and let• "He didn't sound like an "Tax reform is very impor• During his speech, he ting businesses succeed. attorney general to me. It sure tant to attract businesses to made it clear that his plat• "We have all the tools here sounded like someone running our state," she said. form will include pushing tax in Michigan to bring pur state Happy Easfe for governor," said Luanne Cox, a Livonia resident, cuts, reforming the Michigan back if we are bold enough to Berk, who attended the lun- formed a committee in Business Tax, and reducing the act," Cox said. from all of us at Mike's Marketplac ^OODS • FLORAL SUPPLIES • SILK FLOWERS * WEARABLE ART * CRAFTS • FRAMES • CUSTOM FRAMING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPE • NEEDLE ART • fi All Craft Glitter & Easter Plush & Wooden & SALE VALID APRIL 6-12 1 Glitter Glue Stuffed Animals Metal Easter INCLUDES BUNNfES, Decor OPEN EASTER SUNDAY 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Hobby Knives CHICKS, DUCKS & MORE & Replacement Blades Whole, Fully CookeCw d ^ Jf Polystone & Easter Baskets, DEARBORN Youth & Adult Ceramic Easter Grass, Shreds Short Sleeved Figurines & & Fillers T-Shirt Sale Table Decor CLASSIC • YOUTH- S, M. L \ — UIIH mM lb. • ADULTS-M.L, XL SIXL Crafting Easter Categories Shown Crafts & Decor % Categories Shown Fully Cooked 50 All DEARBORN 50% Off Easter Paper Mach6 Crafts INCLUDES WOOD, GLASS,' SMOK1 ib. Boxes, Frames PAPER MACHE 8 PLASTER -• & Shapes Family Pack K1ELBASA Me&My Plastic Easter Bag Canvas Eggs
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OBSERVER STAFF WRITER high school because the inci• "The decision was made by dent occurred before they the administration to cancel Students returned to classes arrived. classes at the high school as at Belleville High School "The police cordoned off a safety precaution because Friday after the building,was two blocks and unfortu• we didn't know how long shut down Thursday morn• nately that road block start• the situation would last," he ing as police searched for a ed at our first driveway," said. gunman who fired shots at a said Henning. "We didn't A 38-year-old man captured nearby senior assisted-living have any students at school by Belleville police is expected apartment building. because the buses hadn't to be charged in the shooting Van Buren Public Schools arrived yet. They were on incident. Communications Specialist the road picking up kids, but Paul Henning said there they weren'____t close _to drop- [email protected] | (313) 2Z2-2637 Guard, Drumline gear up for national call ¢734) 420-3331 or visit the school's Web site at www.newmorningschool.com Pom prominence title run Band recruiting The Canton High School varsity (above) and junior varsity (below) Chiefettes pompon teams attended the recent The Plymouth-Canton Band and Color Guard Mid American Pompon State Competition at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center. The Junior Varsity programs are busy this month with the Winter The Plymouth-Canton Marching Band, a Chiefettes earned first place in the JV Class A, while the varsity earned a third-place at the Varsity Class A, Division season coming to a close and the upcoming Fall regular Bands of America finalist at Grand I. Varsity Chiefettes include (back, from left) Kirs ten Holland, Sarah Mabie, Sarah Lindlbauer, Ashley Potydoras, season gearing up. Nationals in Indianapolis, is hosting an infor• Brooke Granowicz, Megan Young, Coach Jen Kesler; (middle, from left) Alex Brekke, Kayla Channetl, Emily Bouse, The 2009 Winter A Guard and the Winter mational meeting April 22 for students and Courtney Simpson, Melissa Krug, Lexi MacDiarmid, Tori Parrelly, Eva DeBeliso; and (front, from left) Emily Nairn, Drumline are gearing up for their run at a thejr parents who are interested in joining the Lauren Hutchings, Jordan White, Kristina Crilley, Ashley DelBrocco, Brittney Kopchia, Michelle Smiley, Katie Schwalm. national title. Both teams comprised of over 80 2009 Marching Band program. The Marching The JV Chiefettes include (back) Coach Kya Sasena, Kara Bureau, Sarah Dean, Melissa Webster, Riley Miller, Jessica high school performers from Canton, Plymouth, Band Recruitment meeting is designed for Goodbred, Allie Stephens, Rachael Martin, Samantha Juback, Nikki Webster, Mikayla Schnettler; (front) Kristen and Salem high schools will perform at the incoming eighth graders, but is open to any Hollingsworth, Lindsey Mason, Renee Janisse, Maggie Kokoszka, Julia Beydoun, Ashley Garvin, Abby Rice. Winter Guard International events held in high school student. Interested students will Dayton, Ohio. spend time with the existing marchers enjoying The A Guard will compete April 3-4, the pizza, while parents listen to a presentation by Winter Drumline will compete April 17-18 the Plymouth-Canton Music Boosters on how in Dayton. Both teams are hoping to do very their eighth grader can become a member of the well, after finishing well at the MCGC State award-winning marching band for the 2009 .Championship. The A Guard was named State summer/fall season. Interested students and Champions for 2009 and the Winter Drumline their parents should report to Plymouth High placed second in the State Championships. School's band room at 7 P-m. April 22. April Round-up Color Guard workshops Every April, Michigan commemorates the Individuals who are interested in joining the Month of the Young Child, a time when com• Color Guard for the 2009 Plymouth-Canton munities recognize the needs of young chil• Marching Band should plan to attend a four- dren and their families. In conjunction, New day workshop prior to auditions on May 11-14 Morning School announced an upcoming from 4-6 p.m. Using music, colorful flags, Preschool, Young 5's, and Kindergarten Round- rifles, sabers and dance, the PCEP fall & winter Up 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23. Parents guards represent pure athleticism, grace, and and potential students can see why New talent. The final audition date is 6~8;30 p.m. Morning School may be the perfect fit. Monday, May 18, in the Plymouth High School New Morning School is a state-certified, non- band room. For more information, contact sectarian, non-profit school for students in pre• Color Guard Instructor Jennifer LeSeth at jen- school through grade eight. To find out more, [email protected]. Can't Refinance? We can modify Plus your current loan even if you owe more than Closing Costs it is worth. EAGLE NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE CO. s Cherry Hill Rd.. 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"After some scientific tional display and is collect• woman, who helps beautify "The use of peat was prob• research they learned there are ing donations at National downtown Plymouth by vol• lematic for waterfowl wildlife," many items which are better City Bank, located on the untarily taking care of several said Browne. "To get the peat than peat," Browne said. "One northwest corner of Canton flower planters, is doing her you'd have to drain the bog, of them for potting soil is the Center and Warren roads. The best to educate the public on which destroys their habitat. fiber of a coconut shell, which GreenlUSA Web site is www. the need to protect waterfowl And, it releases greenhouse is more water retentive." green-usa.org. wildlife habitats by using pot• gases into the atmosphere." The gardener's apron has ting soil that doesn't include Browne's GreenlUSA non• a four-ingredient recipe for [email protected] I (313) 222-2637 the roof, the older students start• ed a chant of "wig off' that spread Marriage PRINCIPAL through the crowd. Mytych in a in FROM PAGE A1 touch of drama, pulled off the wig Can Be to the youngsters' delight Mv The celebration started inside After reading the book, in Murder! earlier in the day when four stu• which she inserted the names dents were selected to cut off por• of staff and students, she joined See How When You Attend tions of Mauer'sponytail. Mauer 145 youngsters on the ground the Celebrity Wedding of the Year: donated the hair to Locks of Love, for a frozen Rocket pop party; I 'Marriage Go Round "He'd been growing it for The students got to mingle with BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER a year and was hoping they their principal because they i and Round" Canton's Kathy Brown, who has been active in beautifying downtown would reach their goals," said completed all four weeks of the An Interactive Comedy and Murder Plymouth, is using her Web site to help save waterfowl habitat. Mytych. "Tt was dramatic with reading challenge. Mystery Dinner Theater Experience the kids getting to cut it." "The students loved it," i Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. While younger students Mytych said of the celebration. PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 5¾- Tickets. believed it was Mrs. Incredible on "They're still talking about it." 45 r NOTICE TO BIDDERS #|^sl§L^ f° both Dinner & Show Cash bar available The Board of Education of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools invites all interested and qualified compahies to submit a Re-Bid for Bid Packet #23; Project "A" - Canton High School Paint Booth Replacement. -Bidding documents prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. are available for public inspection and pick• The menu will Include: Chicken Cordon Bleu, wild rice medley, rainbow vegetables, up (1 set per company) at the office of the Construction Manager, Caesar salad, rolis and butter, chocolate torte cake for dessert. McCarthy & Smith Inc., 24317 Indoplex Circle, Farmington Hills, MI, 48335; (248)-427-8400. They can also be viewed at; PW Dodge Plan Room, Southfield; Construction Association of Michigan Plan Tickets Available ONLINE Room, Bioomfield Hills; Daily Construction Reports Plan Room, www.canton-mi.org/villagetheater Detroit; and the Builders Exchange, Lansing. or call 734/394-5460 Bid Division description: 178:Autoinotive Spray Booth Assembly (Canton). Cash Games * T CHERRY HI LL Biltmore Studio I Any and all questions in regards to the bidding or the Project Monday-Thursday Weekly 50400 Cherry Hill Road • Canton, MI 48187 I Documents should be addressed in writing and faxed to the Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc. Questions or Doors Open 5 pm -2 am clarifications will be promptly answered and returned to the bidder/bidders. Westland Historical Society Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope supplied by the Benefitting Cheer for the Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc. with the corresponding bid division identified on the outside of the envelope. The Building Fund hometeam All submissions should include 2 bid copies (1 original, 1 copy), a License M46876 valid familial disclosure statement, and a Bid Security in the amount of five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. Bids are due to fflon. m-$1,500 Free Roll w/Re-Buys &Add-0ns read today's the PCCS E.J McClendon Educational Center on or before 1:30 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009 where they will be opened and read lues. 7 m-Cash Games publicly. Faxed bids will not be accepted.' For additional information, phone Dan Phillips, Assistant Director of Finance & Wed. 7 w$20 Buy-In Tourney Purchasing at (734) 416-2746. The Board of Education reserves Thurs. 7 M-Cash Barnes the right to accept and/or reject all bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the school district. 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Slater struck out 11 and Brett Bellemore's short- excelled at the plate, ripping handed goal at 14:18 of the an RBI double. second period proved to he the Brent Zinn was. the game-winner as the Plymouth , Eagles' top hitter, con• Whalers defeated the Windsor tributing two doubles, a Spitfires, 6-3, in an Ontario triple, three runs and five Hockey League playoff game RBI. Kevin Bottorff also played Thursday night before excelled, scoring a pair of 5,670 at the Windsor Family runs. Credit Union Centre. Matt Dodson proved to Plymouth seized a 1-0 series be a tough out for the win• lead heading into Saturday's ners, reaching base four Game 2 at Compuware Arena times thanks to two walks, * in Plymouth. a hit-by-pitch and a single. Although Windsor finished Reid Barber, Justin the regular season as the top Govan and Daniel Slater team in the Canadian Hockey also played well for PCA. League with a record of 57- David Baum pitched a hit- 10-0-1 and swept the Owen less sixth inning. Sound Attack in the Western DETROIT IGNITION PHOTO Conference quarterfinals, it Rock runners fall was Plymouth that took advan• Members of the Detroit Ignition celebrate their Xtreme Soccer League championship Friday night following a 14-12 overtime victory over Chicago. tage of scoring opportunities Salem's girls track team to lead 2-1 after one period dropped a 106-30 deci• and 4-3 after 40 minutes. sion to powerful Novi on Plymouth rookie Tyler Thursday. Seguin — the OHL's Rookie "Novi has a huge team,'' of the Month for March and noted Salem coach Dale the current rookie scoring Maskill. "We actually ran leader in the playoffs — led the a lot better than Tuesday Whalers' attack with a pair of against Stevenson." goals and now has four lamp• Bright spots for the Rocks lighters and nine assists in six were performances from playoff games. Ignition celebrates first XSL title with OT win Deja Wright, who won the Veterans Chris Terry, 100-, 200- and 400-meter Matt Caria, Joe Gaynor and BY ED WRIGHT finale for both teams. Waltman with 1:31 left in regulation. dashes. Wright is within a Bellemore netted singles for OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Detroit, which finished with a 12-7 mark, Chicago came within inches of winning half-second of breaking sev• Plymouth. clinched the inaugural four-team Xtreme the game 5:10 into the extra session, but Ian eral school sprint records. Whalers goaltender Matt In a league that features some of the best Soccer League title last Sunday when the Bennett's risinglase r banged off the cross• Sophomore Megan Paruta Hackett stopped 46-of- players in the world, it, was a home-grown New Jersey Ironmen edged the Milwaukee bar. _ won the pole vault with 49 shots to backstop the talent who put the icing on the Detroit Wave, 15-14. ' Just over a minute later, Scicluna con• a leap of 7 feet, 6 inches. Plymouth victory. Ignition's championship cake Friday night However, Friday night's pre-planned, trolled a pass near mid-field and dribbled She also scored in the 300 Dale Mitchell scored at Compuware Arena. post-game celebration wouldn't have been up the left side before unleashing his crowd- hurdles. twice for Windsor and Scott Livonia native Tino Scicluna — the head as sweet without a final-game win. pleasing 22-footer. Freshman Allison Walker Timmins once for the Spitfires. coach for the Madonna University men's It took a frantic, final-quarter Chicago The announced crowd of 4,299 went bon• placed second in the 400 The Whalers will host Game soccer team — capped his first season with rally to send the game into OT. Trailing kers as Scicluna was mobbed by his joyful with atime of 1:06.22. 4 on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. the Ignition in grand style when he rocketed 12-6, the visitors netted six straight points teammates. Sophomore Victoria Tripp at Compuware Arena. a low missile between sprawling Chicago — the final two coming when Andy Scicluna got things rolling for the Ignition placed second in the .3,200- Game 3 is set for Windsor on goalie Baryard ElfVin 6:15 into overtime to Rosenband secured die ball off the wall meter run in 12:54.26. Sunday. give Detroit a 14-12 triumph in the season and steered it past Ignition goalie Danny Please see IGNITION, B2 "She made up 20 meters" in the last 100 meters to beat Novi's second and third runners," Maskill said. Plymouth brooms Novi in twinbill Novi edges 'Cats in 8 Novi scored four runs BY ED WRIGHT SOFTBALL ROUNDUP Miranda Oliver was the pitch• in the eighth inning to OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ing star in the second game for upend Plymouth, 8-4, in a Plymouth, limiting Novi to nine Kensington Lakes Activities It was tough to tell what was ris• Wednesday when it squares off hits and two earned runs in seven Association cross-over ing faster Thursday afternoon: the against KLAA South Division foe innings. game played at Plymouth. Plymouth softball team's majestic Livonia Franklin. The Patriots will "Lauren and Miranda comple• The second game of the home runs or the Novi pitching host the showdown, which is set to ment each other well," said Canfield. scheduled double-header staff s earned run average. begin at 4 p.m. "Lauren throws harder than was postponed due to dark• Plymouth improved its record Everybody hit for the Wildcats in Miranda, so it makes it tough for ness. . to 5-0 by pounding the visiting the first game against Novi. Lead- the opposing hitters to adjust from Trailing 3-0, Plymouth Wildcats in a KLAA cross-over dou• off hitter Erin Rodes set the tone one game to the next. They both closed its gap to 3-2 thanks ble-header, 18-2 in a three-inning, early with a lead-off triple — her have outstanding movement on to a Brad Lineberry oppo• mercy-rule shortened contest; and first of two three three-baggers dur•their pitches, too." site-field home run. 16-3 in the nightcap. ing the afternoon. The Wildcats' premier plate per• Plymouth tied it at 3-all "The girls put in a lot of time on Klonowski also had a stellar game formers in game two were Rodes (3- in the fourth when Travis their own hitting inside during the one, going 3-for-3 with three runs. for-5, three RBI), Klonowski (2-for- Mewton and Ronnie Goble off-season and it's showing now," In addition to her round-tripper, the 4, two RBI), Burnard (2-for-4, three singled and Mewton even• said Plymouth coach Val Canfield. junior shortstop singled twice and RBI) and Blassic, who went 4-for-5 tually scored on a wild "I've never had a team that hit like stole a pair of bases. with two taters and three ribbies. pitch. this from the top of the order to the Amanda Burnard also scored FRANKLIN 9, CANTON 2: The After Novi regained the bottom," three runs for the victors. Patriots exploded for eight runs in lead, 4-3, in the fifth, the Plymouth finished the day with Lauren Smith'earned the win the 11th inning to break a 1-all dead• Wildcats deadlocked it 28 hits and three home runs — two on the mound, scattering five lock en route to a win Wednesday at again when Matt Priebe BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER off the bat of sophomore Marissa hits while striking out three. She Canton. singled in Lineberry, who Plymouth's Lauren Smith delivers a pitch during the Blassic in the second game and received plenty of defensive support The Patriots, now 4-1 overall and had singled. Wildcats' 18-2 victory over Novi Thursday afternoon. a two-run rocket from Stacey as well, most notably a fine running 2-0 in the KLAA's South Division, Novi won the game in Plymouth swept a doubleheader from the visiting Klonowski in game one. catch by center-fielder Jill Brennan the eighth when it sent nine Wildcats. Plymouth faces a critical test to close the top of the first. Please see SOFTBALL, B2 batters to the plate. COMMUNITY Government, wt E<|wt Housing ie«HJ«f. ©20D9 Community Financial B2 (CP) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, April 5,2009 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com Blend of youth, experience Defending District champion makes Salem tough to beat Wildcats show few weaknesses BY ED WRIGHT "Both Mia and Amanda will OBSERVER STAFF WRITER SOFTBALL PREVIEW be nice additions to the team," BY ED WRIGHT Burnard, who packs fence- said Southerland. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER SOFTBALL PREVIEW clearing power. Don't judge the members of game inside and out and can Amazingly, all fouro f the "Amanda is also an out• the Salem Softball team by their even pitch in emergencies." Rocks' sophomores — Briana Plymouth not only pos• Brennan is a slick-fielding standing defensive player, birth certificates. Parsons will patrol center field Lee, Heidi Schmidt, Kelli sesses the No. 1 ingredient center fielder and Heldmeyer too," Canfield noted. "She For the second consecutive for the Rocks. Janiczek and Lizzy Mazorowicz that makes spftball teams is one of the top second base• made a couple plays against season, the Rocks will be ultra "She covers a lot of ground — started last spring as fresh• good — strength up the mid• men around. Salem that were unbeliev• young — but ultra good. out there," said Southerland. men. Lee is the team's No. dle — the Wildcats are also For the third straight sea• able.'^ Playing with just one "She's very vocal and can make a 1 pitcher, Schmidt starts at pretty darned good around son, Heldmeyer will team Flanking Brennan in the senior in 2008, coach Bonnie strong throw to home." third and is the No. 2 pitcher; the edges. up with junior shortstop outfield will be sophomore Southerland's squad racked up a Pitcole is a two-way threat Janiczek is the first-string first It's that all-around excel• Stacey Klonowski to give the left-fielder Marissa Blassic 25-8-1 record and captured the — behind the plate and aithe baseman; and Mazorowicz plays lence that gives Val Canfield's Wildcats a top-notch double- and sophomore right-fielder final Western Lakes Activities plate. second. squad a serious shot at win• play combo. Jessica Bondy, the third Association championship. "Emnily has a strong arm and "Briana made a name for ning its fourth Division 1 "They're like my dynamic Bondy sister to play at "Our strengths are our defense very few runners try to steal on herself last year and has amaz• District title — and possibly duo," said Canfield. "If a ball Plymouth, and the fact that we haven't her," said Southerland. "She has ing potential," said Southerland. more — since the school is hit up the middle, one of Sophomore Lauren Smith had to change much," said an even stronger bat. She'll be "Heidi is probably one of our opened in 2002. them is either going to get it will handle the bulk of Southerland, who is entering in the No. 4 slot again this year best athletes and will lead-off "Our hitting and defense or make a diving try to get Plymouth's pitching duties. her 25th year with the program delivering great power." for us. Kelli will be our back• are where they need to be it." Senior Miranda Oliver should — the past 15 as head coach. "1 Meade will play desig• up catcher as well as play first. right now," said Canfield, Both Heldmeyer and also see her share of time on have my entire starting infield nated hitter and some outfield, She has worked well with both whose team reached a Dl Klonowski can swing the the mound. back, so if we can get those bats Southerland said. pitchers in the past. Lizzy has Regional final last spring aluminum, too, judging by "Lauren is a real go-get• moving, we should be rightu p The Rocks' three-player junior great speed and quickness and I before falling to Lakeland. the fact they both smacked ter," said Canfield. "Her there near the top again." class is led by starting left-fielder expect her, Cox and Janiczek to "We have great leadership, fence-clearing home runs pitches have great movement The Rocks' roster will be bol• Mary Johnson. be a solid double-play threat." too. Our captains are dedi• during Friday's season-open• and she's a very determined stered by four seniors this season 'Mary has great speed and "Every year in tryouts it seems cated to the game and are ing double-header sweep of player." — Mary Cox, Christina Parsons, agility," said Southerland. "She like there's a player that really positive role models for the Salem. Providing important depth Emily Pitcole and Emily Meade gets a great jump on the ball, so impresses you and this year it's rest of the team." Rodes is armed with a to the Wildcats' fortunes will — all of whom should play key we moved her from the infield to Alexis," said Southerland. "She The Wildcats trio of cannon-like arm behind the be reserves Christy Pattison, roles in Salem's success. outifeld this year." swings one of the best bats as a senior captains — Erin plate. Joining her and the a sophomore outfielder; and "Mary is one of the easiest First-year juniors are Mia freshman I have seen in years Rodes, Jill Brennan and middle-infield tandem in the sophomore Tory Campbell. kids to coach because no matter Bonello, who will serve as a and she can play just about any• Beth Heldmeyer — also starting infield will be junior The Wildcats return seven what, she is there for the team," back-up first baseman, and where." provide a lot of the team's Tessa Heldmeyer, the young• starters from last season. said Southerland/On the field, Amanda Dewyer, who will see middle strength. Rodes is a er sister of Beth; and junior she has great range, knows the time in the outfield. ewightHh6metownlffe.com j (734) 953-2108 four-year-starting catcher, third baseman Amanda ewrightthometown life.com j (734) 578-2767 whose team committed three errors. SOFTBALL "We feel that the offense will come IGNITION FROM PAGE B1 eventually." FROM PAGE B1 ' Canton's Amy Dunleavy, who took singled seven times and added a pair of the loss, was coming off a no-hitter 2:15 into the game when his high, hard shot from doubles during the eight-run surge. Friday against Novi. She gave up a the left wing found the upper-right corner of the "We were hitting behind runners total of 11 hits while fanning 17. She net to stake Detroit to a 2-0 lead. Mike Apple BIRTHDAY PARTIES! to advance them to the lead bases," did not allow a walk. assisted. 2 Hours Private Party Room Franklin coach Linda Jimenez said. CarolAnn Sexauer, Miranda A pair of Drews — Callahan and Ducker — 1 Hour Activity Time: Soccer, Basketball "It was a total team effort. This was a Rysdorp and Kaitlyn Mattson each added two-pointers to help the Ignition post a 6-4 great example how hits can be conta• collected two hits for the Chiefs (2-1, lead after one quarter. Mag Football, or Dodge Ball " ' r I gious. We only had three hits the first 1-1). 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Chelsea Williams (0-3, 0-2) as Amanda Burnard homered and he managed to re-direct a shot while seated on his singled in the KLAA South Division game. also went 3-for-5 with a run and RBI, backside — with 3:30 to go in the second quarter. from Rose's Restaurantl Plymouth, also getting a homer from Erin Paper Products while Natalie Polakowski contributed Rodes, scored eight in the second inning The Ignition looked as if it was well on the way to $14/person, minimum of 10. two hits. and six in the third off Glenn starter Allie a rout when Leo Gibson lit up the scoreboard with Franklin got a sterling pitching per• a two-pointer with 1:04 left in the third quarter, Adults $6/person after minimum Murphy, who allowed five hits and four walks. formance from senior Natalie Sanborn, Plymouth starter Lauren Smith struck out but the fast-moving Storm responded with an 8-0 who scattered nine hits. She struck out five and allowed just two hits, one each to run. 10 and did not allow a walk. 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Northville Bloomfield (between Northville Rd. & Haggerty) (next to Carl's Golfland) online at hometownlifexom LOCAL SPORTS Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, April 5,2009 (*) B3 Seeing double: Twins lead All-Area cagers I'^S FIRST TEAM shots and has a tremendous contest. Her contributions, 2008-09 ALL-OBSERVES Briauna Taylor, Sr. G, Liv. GIRLS BASKETBALL ability to pass the ball for a including plenty of solid min• Franklin: The 5-foot-9 senior FIRST TEAM big player. She's been a fan• utes on the wing as well as Briauna Tayfcr, Sf, §, tlv. Franklai guard, who helped the 24-4 Brittany Taylor, Sr, F, Liv, Frankfei tastic all-around player for backcourt, earned her selec• Patriots to the state Class A Karl Schmitt, S#h.F. Unlm three years for our program." tion to the All-Mega Gold championship final, averaged Cnelsea Carradine, Jr.F, Red. Shaakira Haywood, Sr. C, first team. Thurston -• • • ~* ^ Plymouth: 14.6 points, 10.2 rebounds Chelsea pawls, Sr: F.Salem The 6-foot-l ener• "I'm pleased to see J.J. get Briauna Taylor Brittany Taylor Kari Schmitt and 4.2 steals per game. Shaakira Haywood, Sr, C, Plymouth getic center earned an ath• this honor," said Panthers' SECOND TtkU Franklin Franklin Canton She also shot 65 percent Caitte Szczypka, Sr. G, Uv. Ladyhood letic scholarship at Northern head coach Alan Kruck. "She from the foul line. Sara Sehmlti Soph,, F, Canton Illinois University. A four- has worked hard all year "Briauna did whatever we • Jasmine Johnson. Sr. f-S, Bedford year varsity player, Haywood and rnade a nice transition Union asked of her - play the point, Sara Stone, Jr. Q, Salem often drew double teams, but to the point guard position. run from the wing or go Chelsea Wflfcams, Soph, 5, Uv. still averaged'double-digits Hopefully this can translate Franklin inside," Franklin coach Dave Kayiee McSratfi, Sr. C, liv, Stevenson in rebounds and points. She to her game at the next level." McCall said. "She was not also blocked 2.5 points per Sara Stone, Jr. G, Salem: The concerned about scoring. We THIRD am game. Haywood, who is also junior do-everything player Rennlca Lee Merjtta, Sr. C, Red. had to get her to shoot more Tfiurston an outstanding student, is has already drawn the inter• instead of pass. She's one of Ailvsofi Yankee, Sr. f, im, Westland the daughter of former NBA est of several Division 1 col• Cara filler, fr G, liv. tsdpood the most polite, nicest and Lirtdsey (Sratiak, Sr. G, Liv. Cnurchill great Spencer Haywood. lege programs. Stone average humble persons you'll ever Carol Aim Sexauer, Sop.h. F, Canton "I can't say enough good 10.6 points per game and 9-3 meet." Chanel Payne. Sr. 6, Westland Glenn things about Shaakira," rebounds while shooting over FOURTH TEAM Chelsea Carradine Shaakira Haywood Caitlin Szczypka Taylor, who made All- Alysa Boldiszar, Sr, F, Liv. Churchill said Plymouth coach Ted 60 per cent from the free- KLAA, is headed to Grand Afannah Hofmarm, Sr. G, Bedford Sturdivant. "She is one of the throw line. Thurston Plymouth Ladywood Union Valley State on a basketball Ashley Wheeler, Jr S,8ed. Thurston most unselfish great play• "Sarah Stone, to me, is on scholarship. K«Hyn O'Sratiy, Jr, f, smm city • ers I've had the pleasure to the verge of becoming one of Kristin Malcolm.fr. C, Ply. Christian Brittany Taylor, Sr. F, Liv. Stacev Klonowski Jr. F, Plymouth coach. She blocked over two the best players in the area, if Franklin: The 5-9 senior twin, CO-COACHES OF YEAR shots a game, but I can't tell not the state," said Thomann. Dave McCall. Liv. Franklin who helped the Patriots Brian Samulski, Canton you how many she altered. "She has a fantastic jump to their first-ever regional HONORABLE MENTION And when she did block a shot, she can handle the ball Franklin: Nicole Emery, Senneca shot, she kept it inbounds and rebound. Sara has great crown, averaged 11,2 points, Scott, Brittany Miliean, Amanda Borleo; 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 steals CSiurchill: Kia Griffin; Stevenson; so it could trigger our fast- court vision, too." per game while shooting 61 Sarafi Smith, Jordan York, Krlsters break." Chelsea Williams, Soph. G, Liv. Mham; iadywoe* $ary Fitzgerald, percent from the foul stripe. . Molly Gacioch, Jenny Kelley; Lutheran Franklin: The 5-8 sophomore "Brittany played mostly Westland: Katey Samtnun, Rachel SECOND TEAM moved to the point-guard slot Storck; CfsrencevHle: Krister* Jolly, forward, but also the middle," Marlene Azar: Wayfte Memorial: Ailie Caitlin Szczypka, Sr. G, Uv. for the Patriots' state tourna• McCall said. "Even though Coleman, Holland Boert|e; JOBS Glenn: Ladywood: The 5-10 All- ment run and excelled. Sara Schmitt Jasmine Johnson Chelsea Williams Nyah McReynoids, Andrea Gordon- Canton Redford Union Franklin she was so undersized, she NfcClain, Plymouth: Kelsi Robinson; Catholic League guard The All-KLAA selection played against some of the Saiem: Tracey Whalen, Brett de Bear, averaged 11.2 points, 6.4 averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 Victoria Brotz; Canton; Mefartfe 1.4** top players in the state. She Pickert; Garden City: Amanda Suartz, rebounds and two steals per rebounds and 4.5 steals per jumps and rebounds like she's Jennifer Nichols; Redford Union: game for the Blazers. game while shooting 67 per• 6-2. She loves to rebound and fiakia McKinney, Tory Hebner; Huron She shot 36 percent from cent from the free throw line. Valley: Katie Heft- Thurston: Ashley defend. She's also quick off gaojzinski, Megan fcfetfen,OaJana e three-point range and 60 per• "Chelsea's quiet, with a the spin fake going from her flead, Sreanng Taylor; PiymOfltJ* cent from the foul line. dry sense of humor," McCall Christian:.Brooke Williams.Brianna left to her right. Harris; Agape: Madison Miller, Brooke Szczypka reached double said. "She just turned 15 dur• "And just like her sister, Puree!), Sequoia Hood. figures in scoring 12 times ing the season and we had she' one of the nicest, most with a high of 24 versus to decide where to play her, polite and humble people Monroe St. Mary Catholic either the wing spot or up- you'll ever meet." erful presence and ability to Central. top. She was very explosive 0 Taylor, who made All- connect from many different "Caitlin was our go to and has deceiving quickness. KLAA, is a standout in soft- locations on the floor. player," Ladywood coach Pat She'll lull you to sleep and Kaylee McGrath Dave McCall - Franklin Brian Samulski - Canton ball. She is also headed to "She has great basketball Cannon said. "She was our then come up with a big bas• Stevenson Co-Coach of the Year Co-Coach of the Year Grand Valley to play hoops. instincts," said Eagles' head team leader, both on and off ket or steal. When she went Kari Schmitt, Soph. F, Canton: coach Bob Ostrowski. "She the floor. She was our lead• to the point she made deci• The first-year varsity player sees the floor very well and is ing scorer and rebounder. sions like a 17- or 18-year-old. first regional title ever and able to step up their games proved to be an impact player a very unselfish player," She did all this while main• What a job the kid did for berth in the state Class A and respond. They were also for the 20-3 Chiefs. A first- Carradine led the team in taining a 3.83 GPA." us." championship final. so humble. They competed team All-KLAA selection, scoring with an average of Sara Schmitt, Soph., F, Canton: Kaylee McGrath, Sr. C, Liv. Franklin captured the together and matured as a Schmitt averaged 10 points 18 points per game and also Like her twin sister Kari (a Stevenson: The 5-11 senior regional final with a con• team." and eight rebounds per game pulled down her share of first-team selection), Schmitt forward averaged 13.4 points, vincing 49-31 win over Brian Samulski, Canton: The and played with an all-out rebounds (12 per contest) as possesses a stellar work ethic 12 rebounds, two steals and Farmington Hills Mercy fourth-year coach has com• exuberance that wore out she deserved her selection to and often out-hustled oppos• 1.5 assists per game for the followed by a 45-39 quar• piled a 64-26 record, with opposing players. the All-Mega Blue first team. ing players for loose balls Spartans. terfinal victory over previ• this past season being the "Kari had a great year," Chelsea Davis, Sr. F, Salem: and rebounds. On a 20-3 McGrath, Stevenson's MVP, ously unbeaten Temperance most impressive as the Chiefs said Canton coach Brian The three-year varsity team with no superstars, she had 15 double-doubles in Bedford. went 20-3 without a senior Samulski. "She led the team player was recently selected averaged eight points a game points and rebounds en route Franklin then stunned on their roster. Two of their in just about every category by the Basketball Coaches and was second on the team to All-KLAA honors. Detroit Public School League three losses came against and is already in the gym Association of Michigan to in rebounding, assists and "Kaylee played 30 minutes champion Renaissance, 55- eventual Class A state run• working hard to improve her play in its prestigious sum• steals.. per game and excelled against 54, in overtime, at the state ner-up Livonia Franklin. game for next season. She's mer All-Star game. Davis "Sara plays a lot like Kari," some of the best players in semifinals before losing to Under Samulski's guidance, one of the hardest-working averaged 9-4 points per game said Samulski "She has the the (Kensington) Conference Benton Harbor in the finals, the Chiefs won their second players I've coached." and 10.1 rebounds while same hard-working mental• and (KLAA) Association," 60-46. District title in four years and Chelsea Csrradine, Jr. F, Red. blocking over two shots ity. She's continuously going Stevenson coach Paul Tripp "We went into the season were known as one of thebest Thurston: The 5-10 junior per contest. She was also after the ball. She was an said. "She's an outstanding saying it would be a success defensive teams in the area. proved to be a tough player the team's top free-throw aggressive player and will student, two-time scholar- if we reached the regional Among their trademark wins to stop for other Mega shooter, hitting 68 per cent of only get better." athlete award winner who final," said the 50-year-old were triumphs over Franklin, Conference teams as she her attempts from the char• Jasmine Johnson, Sr. F-G, has the respect of her team• McCall, who is 42-9 in his Birmingham Marian and played just about anywhere ity stripe. Davis received a Redford Union: Whenever mates, faculty and oppo• two seasons as varsity coach. Salem. on the court with plenty of scholarship from Wayne State Redford Union needed a trey nents." "Once we were able to win "The kids had an outstand• success, a catalyst for the University to play basketball or a key low-post bucket, the CO-COACHES OF YEAR the regional, we were able to ing year," said Samulski. "It's Eagles' 18-3 record and 16- next fall. 5-8 Johnson usually deliv• Dave McCall, Liv. Franklin: The get the girls convinced that a great group of girls who game winning streak. "Chelsea had a tremendous ered, sparking the Panthers second-year varsity coach they could compete at that improved and got better Thurston captured the career'here at Salem," said to a 12-8 record in the Mega guided the Patriots to their next level. And when teams every game and every prac• Mega Blue division in large Salem coach Fred Thomann. Gold with an average of 17 greatest season in school his• tried to stop the Taylor twins, tice because of their amazing part due to Carradine's pow- "She rebounded, blocked points and 4.5 assists per tory with a 24-4 record, its all the other players were work ethic." Meadow Brook Theatre A Professional Theatre Located on the Campus of Oakland University OTEiS" presents THE TRIP TO 'BOUNTIFUL by Horton Foote . March 18-April 12, 2009 Mia Tickets range from $24 - $39 Two Shows For The Price Of One!! Bring this ad to the Box Office to receive one free ticket for Nunsense 2 starring Marcia Wallace when you pur• chase one ticket for The Trip to Bountiful at regular price Limit 1 free ticket per coupon. 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Plymouth, while teammate Matt Priebe RBI), Posler (3-for-4, two RBI) and Weigand and Wayne Hawkins added added a 2-run homer in the third With an eye-popping display of offen• We beat a very good pitcher in (David) Hales (3-for-4, five RBI) accounted two hits apiece. inning. sive fireworks, Salem's baseball team Uberti,too" for half of the winners' hits.'Also con• McRobb struck out fouran d walked Brad Lineberry, in relief of starter made April Fool's Day seem like the Salem surged to 4-0 first-inninglea d tributing to the plate explosion were four to pick up the win. Mike Nadratowski, got the victory.,, Fourth of July. before plating six runs in the second. The Heath Parting (2-for-3, three runs), PLYMOUTH 10, JOHN GLENN 9: In a Steve Hickson had a triple, double On Wednesday, the Rocks made a host Mustangs scored a pair in their half Justin Baschi (l-for-2, three runs) and KLAA South game Wednesday, Matt and scored three runs for Glenn. major statement in the race for the inau• of the second, but the Rocks answered Chris Kordick, who laced two hits and Skubik was the hero, going 3-for-4, Derrick Amnions added two hits, gural KLAA Central Division title when with five more runs in the third and fourknocke d in a pair of runs. including the game-winning single in including 3-run homer in the sec• theyjumped all over Northville, 19-4. in the fourth. FRANKLIN 14, CANTON 0: Senior right• the bottom of the seventh as the host ond inning. Jake Campbell and Nate Among Salem's 18 hits were three Uberti was pulled in the second hander Mark McRobb threw a one-hit• Wildcats (2-0,2-0) rallied to beat Bovia each contributed two hits, while home runs — one each from Drew inning. ter as Livonia Franklin ¢3-1,2-0) earned Westland John Glenn (2-3,0-2). Andrew DeLucahad an RBI triple. Grabowski, Dave Hales and Joe Posler. Hales registered a four-inningcom • the KLAA South Division triumph Plymouth trailed 9-5, but rallied for Glenn starter Jake Sperry worked the "Hitting is contagious,'' said Salem plete game, striking out six without Wednesday against the host Chiefs (3-1, four runs in the bottom of the sixth first five innings before giving way to coach Dale Rumberger, referring to walking a batter. The senior fire-baller 1-1). thanks to Skubik's RBI sacrifice fly to reliever Andrew McGrath, who suffered his squad's batting barrage* "Before scattered eight hits. Steven Wells got the Patriots going in knot the count at 9-all. the loss. the game, I asked the team to get good "We hit well in our first game against the first inning with a 2-run homer off He then brought home pinch runner at-bats and not to throw the ball away Plymouth last week, but we couldn't get Canton starter Dane Staples. Kelly Waite with the bases loaded single Livonia Observer Sports Editor Brad Emms coin- on defense, and they did exactly that the big hits with runners on like we did Garrett Gumm added a 3-run double in the seventh. tirbuted to this story. THE WEEK AHEAD PREP BASEBALL BOYS & GIRLS TRACK Wildcats run down River Rats. 3-2 Tuesday, April 7 Tuesday, April 7 Calvary Christian at PCA, 4:30 p.m. PCA at Lutheran Westland, TBA BY ED WRIGHT net for the Wildcats. arid Ariel Dews, who finished a Wednesday, April 8 • Canton at John Glenn, 3:30 p.m. Canton at Churchill, 4 p.m. Wayne at Plymouth at OBSERVER STAFF WRITER GIRLS SOCCER SALEM 4, W.L. CENTRAL 0: slick cross from Lindsey Roy. Plymouth at Franklin, 4 p.m. JV stadium, 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday at Salem, the Tracey Whalen and Tabitha Stevenson at Satem,4p.m. Thursday, April 9 Thursday, April 9 PCEP City Meet, 3:30 p.m. If you ranked all the victories we were just hoping to go into Rocks improved to 1-0-1 with Mann shared the shutout in Franklin Road at PCA (DH), 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 Plymouth's girls soccer team the half with zeroes for both a resounding victory over the goal as they each smothered two PREP SOFTBALL Canton girls at Tuesday, April 7 A.A. Pioneer Invite, 9 a.m. has registered in its short his• teams," Neschich said. "But they Vikings. Central shots. Lutheran Westland at PCA, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER tory, Wednesday's 3-2 triumph scored with about a minute and "I'm very proud of how the SALEM 1, W.L.NORTHERN 0: On Wednesday, April 8 Monday, April 6 over defending Division 1 state a half to go in the half." team is improving every day/' Friday at Northern, the Rocks Canton at Churchill, 4 p.m. Canton at Franklin, 7 p.m. Plymouth at Franklin, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 champion Ann Arbor may be The Wildcats didn't trail for noted Salem coach Joe Nora. improved to 2-0-1 thanks to Stevenson at Salem, 4 p.m. Plymouth at John Glenn, 5:30 p.m. No. 1. long in the second stanza as "The girls worked very hard Lindsey Roy's free-kick goal Northville at Salem, 7 p.m. Playing at Huron, the MacKenzie Hengesh ripped a today against a tough, deter• from 30 yards out with 20 min• Wildcats earned their second shot into the back of the net at mined Walled Lake Central utes left in the contest. straight win over a state power the 38:30 mark off an assist team. Salem goalie Tracey Whalen NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF LIENED PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that a closed bid sale will be held on April when Jennifer Babcock snapped from Kelly Dobbs. "I thought we possessed the notched the shutout by stopping 2¾, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at 40671 Joy Eoad, Canton Michigan 48187, a 2-all deadlock with 15 minutes A short time later, Plymouth ball very well and when we cre• six Knight shots. County of Wayne. AMERICA'S BUDGET STORAGE will sell to to play. On March 27, Plymouth forward Megan Peplinski ated opportunities, we finished "Lindsey hit a bullet that satisfy the lien on the property stored at 40671 Joy Road, Canton ousted always-tough Saline, 2-1. stole the ball from a River Rat them off." flew into the top left corner of Michigan 48187, by the following persons. The inventories listed 1 "This might be the year defender-before lasering a left- The Rocks were staked to a the net," said Salem coach Joe below were notated by the tenants at the time of rental. we finally get some recogni• footed shot from the top of the 1-0 halftime advantage when Nora. "We were missing five AMERICA'S BUDGET STORAGE makes no representation or tion,'' said Plymouth coach Jeff 18-yard box past the Huron Lauren Booth scored off an players due to injury and it was warranty that the units contain said inventories. Neschich, "It's definitely a con• goalie to give her team a 2-1 assist from Kristina Klusek. really cold, so we didn't have Unit A02 Whitehead - Furn. / Boxes fidence booster when you beat lead. Salem doubled its lead to 2-0 our 'A' game. What made the UnitB36 Bartley-HHG perennial powers like Saline and The River Rats answered with after Tori Kaye converted a pen• difference was how hard our Unit D04 Parker - HHG Ann Arbor Huron in the first a goal mid-way through the sec• alty kick after being taken down girls worked all game. I was Unit F27 Murphy - Bus. Inv. week of the season." ond half, but Babcock provided by a Viking defender inside the very proud of the heart and Unit G24 Willis - Furn. I Boxes determination the girls showed Unit J26 Uppleger - Furn./ Boxes The Wildcats trailed 1-0 at the game-winner moments 18-yard box. Unit J29 Paschal Jr. - Furn. I Boxes halftime despite playing into the later. Salem capped the scoring on tonight." teeth of a brutal gusting wind. 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Wednesday, April 15, at the Nankin The Bailey Center, 36651 Ford Road, Canton. ¥4 * She'll also offer advice on attract• • Mills Interpretive Center, 33175 Ann Westland. Taro Kodama of Her fiance, son of Nigel and ing butterflies to backyard gardens. Arbor Trail, Westland. Parking avail• Kodama.Koi Farm, Milihani, Hawaii, will Angeline Walton of Solihull, Meetings start at noon with coffee able on Hines Drive and Ann Arbor be the keynote speaker. Registration, United Kingdom, is completing and refreshments. For more informa• Trail. $3 for non-members. (734) 326- open to age 16 and older, is $30 for Kozakowski-Reamy a masters degree in theology. tion call (248) 473-0822 or visit farm- 0578; www;sembabutterfly.com club members and $35 for non-mem• The couple plans to marry in ingtongardenclub.com. Three experts bers through April 11. Add'$5 for reg• Tonya Elizabeth KozakowsM July 2009 at Kellogg Park, in Livonia Garden Club The University of Michigan in conjunc• istrations after April 11. Registration and Aaron Calvin Reamy were Plymouth. 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, at the tion with The Wayne County Master • includes access to all vendors, .A married March 6,2009 at Mt. Livonia Senior Center, Five Mile and Gardener program hold their Seventh lectures and a catered lunch. Lunch Hope Congregational Church Farmington Road, in Livonia. Joe Annual Spring Day Innovations in is not guaranteed for those who in Livonia. The Rev. Steven Barson of Barson's Flowers, will give Gardening, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, register after April 11. Doors open at Schafer officiated. Alloway-Fleminq pointers on how to make beautiful ApriiVS, at Henry Ford Estate, 4901 • 8 a.m.; the first session will start at 9 The bride, daughter of Mike containers for outdoor living spaces. Evergreen, on the U of M-Dearborn a.m. Mail checks, payable to Michigan and Kathy Kozakowski of Julee Elise Alloway and Visitors are welcome. For more campus. Cheek in at 8:30'.a.m., will Koi S Pond Ciub, to Bruce Modetz, . Livonia, is a 2005 Churchill Kevin James Fleming plan information call Susan Rakay at (734) include coffee, tea and muffins. Dave 32525 Six Mile, Livonia, Ml 48152. For High School graduate. The to marry in August 2009 at 464-7915. Marsh will talk about colorful garden• more information call Ray Alexander groom, son of Curt and Allison St Thomas a'Becket Catholic At English Gardens ing with Proven Winners brand of at (734) 846-8588; Ron Kardynski Reamy of Gallatin, Tenn., Church, in Canton. • Learn to grow your own fruits and flowers at 9:15 a.m. Michael Saint of at (734) 646-7606 or Bruce Modetz, formerly of Livonia, also is a The bride-to-be, daughter of vegetables at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Good Earth Landscape Institute offers (734)673-4868. 2005 Churchill High School Michael and Tracee Alloway of April 8, at all English.Gardens stores. a creative gardening class on the Water solutions graduate and holds an associ• Canton, earned a medical bill• Learn the basics of planning, plant• principles of design, green practices, Beth Rowley, owner of Landscape ates degree in fire science from ing certificate from Schoolcraft ing, maintaining and harvest an identification and characteristics of Beauty by Design, will offer practi• Schoolcraft College. College. edible garden. native Michigan plants at 10:30 a.m. cal, water-saving advice on mowing, The bride's attendants were Her fiance, son of Michael ' • Make It & Take it Workshop: Salad He'll also offer suggestions about fertilizing and watering your lawn at her sisters, Alicia Kozakowski, and Darlene Fleming of Bowl, 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at ail garden accessories. Julia Hofley will 7 p.m., April 21, at the Canton Public who served as maid of honor, Plymouth, is a United States stores. Session fee is $ 24.99. Space show how to create unforgettable Library, 1200 South Canton Center, and Renee Kozakowski, a Marine Corps recruit. is limited. Register online at www. entrances at 1 p.m. Lunch is included Canton. She'll also taik about creative bridesmaid; and the groom's englishgardens.com or at an English in the $34 fee. landscaping to save water. The pro• sisters, Samantha Reamy, a Gardens store. The store will provide To register go to www.mgawc.org or gram is free, although registration is bridesmaid, and Mary Reamy, aii the supplies and information mail a check to Mgawc, Spring Day, . required. (734) 397-0999. a flower girl. Turney-Smucker necessary to plant your own planter 19778 Silver Spring Dr, Northville, Ml Yard Scraps to Garden Treasure Ben DeWitt, the groom's fiiled with vegetables to make a salad. 48167-1942 Advanced Master Gardeners and • cousin, served as best man Kimberly Turney of Canton • Janet Macunovich, co-founder and Garden classes composters Nancy Perry and Luann and the groom's brother, and Ryan Smucker of Rossford, senior instructor of the Michigan Registration is ongoing for these con• Davis of the Canton Garden Club, will talk Noah Reamy, and his cousin, Ohio, plan to marry in August School of Gardening, shows how to tinuing education classes offered by about using inexpensive vermicomposting Mikee Zimmerman, served as 2009 in Farmington Hills. add color to the garden at noon in Madonna University: methods to enrich soil and reduce waste, . groomsmen. The bride-to-be, daugh• the Clinton Township store and at 3 • Spring Garden Design & at 7 p.m., April 22, at the Canton Public The reception was held ter of Tim and Janet Turney p.m., in the Ann Arbor store, both oh Maintenance, 10 a.m. to noon, Library, 1200 South Canton Center, Canton. at Grand Celebrations in of Commerce Township, is Sunday, April 19. Saturday, April 18, at Madonna Register for the free program by calling Farmington. a graduate of Farmington Visit local English Gardens stores at University, $24. (734)397-0999. The newlyweds reside in Hills Harrison. She received Gallatin, Tenn. a bachelor's degree in social work from Grand Valley State University in 2005 and a master's degree in social work from Wayne State University in 2006. She is employed High School in 1998 and from by Cherry Street Mission Taylor University in 2002, with •si Ministries as a licensed clinical a bachelor of science degree in therapist. business administration. He is Her fiance, son of Don and an orthopedic consultant with Jane Smucker of Coldwater, Universal Medical Products in graduated from Perrysburg Perrysburg, Ohio. Obituaries, Memorials & Remembrances Turri-Albertsen ELAINE ANN (NEE FORTIN) BARON Brian and Jill Albertsen of July 21, 1936 - March 17, Livonia announce the mar• 2009. Age 72, of Gaylord, riage of their daughter, Kalin, MI and Rotonda, Fl. A pri• vate memorial service will to Jason Turri, son of Gary and be held. Elaine attended Theresa Turri of Westland. The Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI couple wed in a private cer• (1954). Received a nursing degree emony on Feb. 28,2009, on the from Schoolcraft College and a BSN from Madonna College. She worked island of Jamaica. Attendees in various Detroit hospitals finally included the couple's parents; retiring from Henry Ford Hospital the bride's grandparents, Terry working in the area of substance JOHN A. OLSON CAROL VIRGINIA and Marge Byrd of Livonia; the William Arthur Colling abuse. Son Steven predeceased her on Age 86, of Plymouth, April 2, 2009. ANDERES TURNACLIFF Dec. 2, 2008. She is survived by hus• Beloved husband of 59 years to Alta. Died on Monday, March 16, bride's sister, Haley Albertsen band Thomas of 52 years, her daugh• of Livonia; and the groom's sis• Loving father of David (Therese), Jon 2009, in Wheat Ridge, CO. A William Arthur Colling was born March 10,2009 at William ter Elaine (Jim) Green of East Amherst (Colleen), Mark (the late Nancy 45-year resident of Birmingham, ter, Adrienne Turri of Chicago, Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. .NY and three grandchildren: Sarah Coons), and Kurt (Patty). Adored t she was a member of the First 111. Proud parents are Arthur and Brianne Colling of Redford. and Rachel and James Michael. grandpa/papa of Markus, Kevin, Church of Christ, Scientist there. In The newlyweds reside in Grandparents are David and Ilene Cook of Livonia and Arthur Special thanks to Dr. Moonka - Henry Nicholas, Ryan, Lauren, Elodie and 1994 she moved to Oconomowoc, WI, Ford Hosp., Dr. Lee Mitchel- Sarasota, Alice. Funeral service Tuesday 1 p.m. and in 2005 to Wheat Ridge, CO. At Livonia. and Catherine Colling of Roscommon. Fl., Dr. DeLeon- Englewood FL, at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 94, Carol continued to read her reli• Tidewell Hospice staff and Fr. A. W Ann Arbor Rd (btwn Sheldon and gious lesson each morning, to walk to Wilde & Fr. M. Dube' - St. Francis of Beck) Plymouth. Visitation Monday the dining room of her care facility, Assisi Catholic Church, Grove City Fl. 3-9 p.m. Interment Riverside and to enjoy visits from her children Cemetery. Memorials may be made to and grandchildren. Carol was prede• IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD VICTOR S. FERRARI Schoolcraft College .Foundation. To ceased by her husband, Jack, and her Of Munith, MI. Age 76, died leave a message of condolence, please granddaughter, Meg Havekost. She is The Observer Newspapers the Plymouth Arts Council nity of women philanthropists. April 2, 2009 at home. He visit vermeulenfuneraIhome.com. survived by her daughter, Candace wants to know what's going by Oakwood Health System There are currently 63 women was born on February 22, Havekost, of Marietta, GA; her son, 1933, in Nankin Twp., MI, DONALD RAY SCHOOLER Jackson furnacliff (Marcia Lamb), of on in your neighborhood. cardiologist Peter Mancini in the Giving Circle and new the son of Eugene and Josephine Denver, CO; four grandchildren, and Send items to Linda Chomin; II. Hosted by Giving Hope members are always welcome. (Frantz) Ferrari. On January 9, 1956 Age 62, of Garden City, MI many nieces and nephews. Memorials 2fV/ died Tuesday, March 31, Observer & Eccentric Women's Giving Circle, the he married Susan J. Walk in Garden may be made to Wide Horizon, 8900 City and she preceded him in death 2009 in Marquette, MI. He W. 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033;. Newspapers, 615 W. Lafayette, event is sponsored by Oakwood ANIMAL RESCUE BENEFIT was born October 8, 1946 in on July 6, 2001. His true love was Middlesboro, KY, the son of Iva Second Level, Detroit, MI Healthcare Foundation and is Guardian Angels Animal farming, red paint (International 48226-3124 or lchomin© open to all women in the com• Rescue, based in Livonia, is Schooler. He was married to Bobbi Tractors), and cats. He served in the Lawson on October 13, 2004 and she hometownlife.com. munity. one of the groups to benefit United States Army during the survives. In addition to his wife, The American Heart from Pets & Bets adoption and Korean conflict, being discharged on Bobbi, Donald Ray is survived by one FINNISH-AMERICAN SINGERS Association states that cardio• awareness event for Michigan March 7, 1955. He is survived by his daughter, Donni (Jeffrey) Smith of two daughters, Mary (Steve) Pock of Dearborn Heights, MI; two grandsons, The Finnish-American vascular disease is the lead• no-kill animal shelters 1 p.m. Jackson, MI and June (Joe) Nehi of J-Man and Hayden and one grand• Singers of Michigan is gradu• ing killer of women over age to midnight Saturday, April 25, Riverside, CA, five grandchildren, daughter, Savanna. In lieu of flowers, ally becoming a local, inter• 25, claiming nearly twice as at Bentley's Restaurant, 5586 Johnny, Joey, Jenny (Charles) Martin, memorial contributions may be made Jason, and Joshua, and one great- to The Beacon House, 1301 N. 3rd national heritage-based choir many women in the United Drake, south of Walnut Lake granddaughter, Olivia S. Martin. He Street, Marquette, . MI 49855. pOBITUARY^ which retains its unique his• States than all kinds of can• Road, West Bioomfield. The is also survived by five siblings, Mary Condolences may be offered to the 1 POLICY 1 tory. The group holds its Spring cer, including breast cancer. afternoon is filled with family Ferrari of OR, Evelyn Hickerson of family at FL, Vincent (Norene) Ferrari of CA, The first five "billed" lines of. an Concert 2 p.m. Sunday, April Mancini will discuss the fun and the evening for grown• www.handlerfuneralhomes.com. Leo (Pat) Ferrari of Highland, MI, obituary are published at no cost. 26, at the Finnish Cultural risk factors and explain how ups. and Alan Ferrari of Flint, MI. Funeral AMANDA RUTH TORGL All additional lines will. be Center, 35200 West Eight women can play an active role Activities include pet adop• services will be held Monday, April 6, charged at $4 per line. You may 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan- Age 84, April 3, 2009. Beloved Mile, between Farmington in achieving and maintaining tion marathon, pet fashion wife of Harold. Loving mother place a picture of your loved one Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main . for an additional cost of only $6. and Newburgh roads on north their heart's health. contest, pet and people photog• St., Chelsea, with Rev. Larry Rubingh of Paul and Mark. Amanda was a side of Eight Mile, Farmington t former Red Cross Volunteer and Symbolic emblems may. be The evening begins with raphy, a Casino, Texas Hold em officiating. The family will receive was a Secretary in the legal and real included at no cost (example: friends at the funeral home on Sunday Hills. light, heart healthy refresh• Tournament, cash bar, tarot estate industry. Visitation at the R.G. American Flags, religious from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial con• Tickets are $10; children 12 ments. Mancini's presentation card reading, antique and col• & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 symbols, etc.) tributions may be made to the Farmington Rd., Livonia Sunday 2-8 and under free. For more infor• will be followed by a question lectibles appraisals, face paint• Cascades Humane Society in Jackson. mation, call (248) 478-6939 or and answer period, deserts and ing, and chair massage. Visit p.m. and at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six Mile, Northville Deadlines: visit www.finnishcenter.org. coffee. http://PETSandBETS.org for LARRY R. JARSKEY Monday from 10 a.m. until Funeral The program is titled There is no charge, but res• details. Age 56, of Waterford. Passed Service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday "Americana" and includes ervations are recommended * Admission is free from 1-6 away on March 31, 2009. directed to American Red Cross or the Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Beloved husband of Cindy. Scleroderma Association. Share a highlights of U.S. history along because space is limited. The p.m. and pets are welcome. memory of Amanda at Obituaries received after these deadlines Loving father of James will be placed In the next available issue. with classical and folk Finnish Plymouth Arts Council is Tickets for the evening activi• "Rob" (Jenn), Rachel Simpson & his www.rggrharris.com • hymns and tunes. In addition located at 774 N. Sheldon at ties are $20 for the casino step-children Craig & Alex Ordan. to the Finnish pieces, featured Junction. For reservations, only, $30 for dinner, $50 for Best hockey grandpa to Shane, Ryan, e-mail your obit to [email protected] selections include Follow the contact the Canton Community combination of both, and avail• Ethan & Evelyn. Cherished brother of Karen Brandt (Jarskey). He was pre• or fax to: Drinking Gourd, I Want to go Foundation at (734) 495-1200 able in advance. Buy one full ceded in death by his parents Barney & Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk Back to Michigan, The Rhythm or e-mail givinghopewgc@ price combination ticket and Nancy Jarskey of Plymouth, Michigan. 586-826-7318 Visitation from 12:00 Noon Sunday, of Life, and the Americana folk gmail.com. get the second ticket for half For more Information call; April 5th until the time of service at 3 song suite. Giving Hope Women's Giving price. All ticket purchases are p.m., at the Union Lake Chapel of the Jennifer Musztuk Circle provides grant making tax deductible and benefit Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 586-826-7115 HEART LECTURE initiatives that address the Michigan No-Kill Shelters. 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake, or Charolette Wilson An educational evening needs of women and families in Sponsors, vendors and vol• MI. Larry was a HUGE fan of Red i 586-826-7082 Plymouth and Canton, creates Wing Hockey. He loved to play his or toll free. focusing on women's heart unteer opportunities also avail• guitar & also served in the U.S. Navy. I 800-579-7355 | health, will be presented 6:30- an endowment fund for the able. For more information, Larry was in furniture retail sales for &sL ask for Jennifer or Charolette 9 p.m. Wednesday April 8, at future, and builds a commu• call (248) 636-PETS. over 30 years. Memorial appreciated to Disabled American Veterans. -.m~!*.mm jffl (*) Observer^Eccentric | Sunday, April 5,2009 online at hometownlife.com ALL ARE WELCOME HERE! . Franklin Community Church Christ Our Savior Lutheran Risen Christ Lutheran Evangelical Lutheran Church Beverly Hills David V, Martin, Pastor St. Priscilla Church r 26425 Wellington* .Franklin, Ml 19120 PurHngbrook Street • Livonia, Mr 48152 Maundy Thursday- £aste»* Sunday 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth April 9 - 7:30 pm * [off Franklin fid. btwn 13 & 14 Mile Road) United Methodist Church North of 7 Mile Road [1 Mile West of Sheldon) Good Friday-April 10 j 248-626-6606 20000 West 13 Mile Road Between Middlebelt & MCTriman Roads 12:30-2:00 pm - Corneas 734.453.5252 Holv Week Schedule r April 12 • 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. you can, go ss you must . Worship Services 10:00 am 4/5-Palm Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM Masses. ' 7:30 pm-Tenebrae April 9 - Maundy Thursday EASTER WORSHIP 4/9-Holy Thursday 7:00 PM Mass Service of Darkness ji April 5, Palm Sunday 8:15 & 10:45 am EASTER VIGIL - Service 7:00 PM April 9 at 7:30 p.m. 4/10 Good Friday [ "the Lord Has Need" EASTER Breakfast April 11 - Saturday April 12 - Early Easter 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm -Service of Light Good Friday i April 12, Easter Sunday 9:30 to 10:30 am 1:00 PM Liturgy Service 8:00 AM April 10 at 12:30 & EASTER SUNDAY i "When Easter Becomes Real" $7 Adult 12 & Older 4/11 Holv Saturday April 12 - 8 & 10 am 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Easter Breakfast 8:30 AM 14175 Firmiogton Rd. 8:45&11:15am -Brunch \ Rev. James Greer .$4 Children Ages 5-11 11:00 AM Blessing of Food Nursery available Easter Service 10 AM Livonia, MI 46154 8:30 PM Easter Vigil - j Everyone is Welcome (Just N. of 1-96) Nursery Care Available 734-522-6830 4/12 Easter Sunday KH.r.11 <> Mik- ltd., I.ivoiii.i ? www.franklinchurch.us ALL ARE WELCOME it/,' Mil.- w.-,i i.f MfridMicitt www.ehrUtouKaviar.org 9:00& 11:00AM Masses f. OE0B8E0473 I www.risenchrist.info PRESBYTERIAN Please join us in celebrating the resurrection of our Savior! Rev, Dr. Jimmy McGwire Sunrise Service: ?-30 am (BipaKfasM; 0:30 am) Palm Sunday, April 5 ~ 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. The Holy Sunday School: ftQOain Communion with the Blessing and Classic Worship: tPiilOam Distribution of Palms and the Responsive Maundy Thursday 7:Q()pm reading df the Gospel of the Day. PflrvlGQ: Maundy Thursday, April 9 We meet at Madonna University's Kresge Hall - 12:10 p.m. The Hoiy Communion in 36600 Schoolcraft Road - Livonia, Michigan 48150 commemoration of the first lord's Supper. (Parking lot is northwest corner of Levan and Schoolcraft) Good Friday, April !0 - Nurseiy provided tor all sarvlege. - 12:00 Noon-3:00 p.m www.fellowship-presbyterian.org Psalms, The Stations of the Cross a the OEOB8S0408 Good Friday Liturgy, with choral music •throughout the Three Hours. Enter when you can; leave when you must. Easter Day, April 12 - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. - The Easter Liturgy Festival Choral Communion at both services. First United Methodist Church Regular Services of Holy Communion Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. 1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham (248) 646-1200 Thursdays at 12:10 p.m 170 E. Jefferson Avenue • On Hart Plaza www.fumcbirmingham.org • Free Secured Parking in Ford Auditorium Underground Garage with entrance In the median strip of Jefferson at Woodward. Palm Sunday Morning 8:15,9:30 & 11:00 A.M. (313) 259-2206 « Dr. John E. Harnish preaching www.marinerschurchoHefrolt.org Palm Sunday at Sunday Night Alive 5:00 P.M. Rev. Jeff Nelson preaching PALM SUNDAY, APRIL S Covenant Community Church ST. JAMES Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:00 P.M. 8 & 10 A.M. 25800 Student - Redford, Ml 48239 • 313-535-3100 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holy Eucharist Holy Week Worship with Guest Preachers Chlldcare 8:45 a.m. (1 block north of Five Mile on Beech Daly) website: stjamesbirmingham.org Maundy Thursday 7:00 PM. The Reverend Fred Elwood MONDAY & TUESDAY, Dr. John E. Harnish preaching APRIL 6 & 7 Easter Sunday Service Schedule 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Meditation 9 a.m. - Early Service; 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Good Friday 7:00 P.M. Easter Breakfast Served 9:45 -10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Scenes and Reflections from the Cross 7 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Everyone. Welcome - no reservations necessary) 7 p.m. Tenebrae . Easter Sunrise 7:00 A.M. oEoassoiaa THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Dr. Carl Price preaching 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist: First Baptist Church-Detroit Stripping of the Altar Easter Morning 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 A.M. Dr. John E. Harnish preaching 21200 Southfield Rd.* Southfield FRIDAY, APRIL 10 (1 block north of Eight Mile) Noon -1 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy; Easter at Sunday Night Alive 5:00 P.M. (248) 569-2972 • www.fbc-detroit.org 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Quiet Meditation 7 p.m. - Stations of the Cross Rev. Jeff Nelson preaching SERVICES HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Palm Sunday. April 5 at 11:00 a.m. 7 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter Pastors Maundv Thursday. April 9 at 7:00 p.m. - Communion Service John Harnish Rodney Quainton JeffNelson Chad Oyer Carl Price Good Friday. April 10 at 12:00 noon - Remembrance of Jesus' hours on the cross. EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 12 (Downtown Birmingham between Easter Sunday. April 12 Woodward & Southfield, at the 8 & 10 A.M. 9:30 a.m. - Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hall. comer of W. Maple & Chester) Festival Holy Eucharist with Brass 10:00 a.m. - Program in Fellowship Hall/Children's Pageant Quintet and Choir at both services; 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Service 248.644.0820 Childcare available from 8:45 a.m. HOLY W EE EL K OE0835D1 BB Make Holy Week hoiy, Come to... Redford Aidersjate United Methodist at Rosedale Gardens 10000 Beech Daly 313-937-3170 PALM SUNDAY - Sunday, April 5 \ 2 blocks south of Plymouth Road i 9:00 a.m. Friends in Faith Service with Praise Teamf 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with \ Chancel Choir performing April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday ; Cantata "The Ninth Hour" with Narration Maundy Thursday Services and Orchestra I "Lord. i&Jt I?" will be held at MAUNDY THURSDAY - Thursday, April 9 Noon 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of the Last Supper - at Garden City UMC: Fellowship Hall 7 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY - Friday, April 10 at Newburg UMC 7:30 p.m. Service of Shadows (Tenebrae)- Each Disciple shares his thoughts on Chapel why he may be the one to betray Jesus. Special lighting & music make this a very moving EASTER SUNDAY-Sunday, April 12 experience 9:00 a.m. Friends in Faith Service with Praise Team 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Chancel Choir performing Handel's "The Hallelujah Chorus", Children's Choir, and Handbell Music Rosedale Gardens at 8:30 a.m. at f7:00 a.m. Presbyterian Church USA Youth Play Worship Celebration 9601 Hubbard at West Chicago Livonia, Mich: 48150 "Jesus Was, Jesus Is" Brass, Bells & Voice 734.422.0494 Contemporary Music Dramatic Monologue http://www.rosedalegardens.org online at hometownlifexom Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, April 5,2009 (*) B7 Newburg United Methodist Church Knowing .fc.s'u s Christ Ami Making Him Knov 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia Si. Augu.stirU' Lutheran Church (between Newburgh Rd. and Wayne Rd.) www jiewburgumc .org Palm SIIIH1H\ \pril 1th Prince of Peace EH<*tti Sunria\ April 12ih Good Friday -7:00 pm.- Easter Sunrise - 7:00 a JR. Vlni-in i 1 unt * II II f> > i mi iii! Lutheran Church (at Greenmead - 8 Mile & Newburgh Rd.) Children'* Mmistrv and Bihlc Sludv 9.43 dm 0€W (DtZMeW ^€€#(}4WteG4l> "ilT'i I ix* i imi lin Easter Breakfast — 8:00 am. SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Easter Sunday Festival Worship Nmili II 11 u j 1 iki iJthih7»-6IOO 8:15 am -Traditional Service [ 10:45 am - Family Service • 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. a JI uri r i'r / i I m I/I h (child care at both services) 28000 New Market Road •> 248 |3S3 »MU MilKhunli nil Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills (between Adams & Squirrel, Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm across from Oakland University) Good Friday Community Service 1:00 p Phone: 248-373-6960 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am www.stlukesrochester.org Easter Breakfast 9:00 am ifoly Thursday, April 3 Easter Sunday, April If 7 *.HK Carter ViftJ>/Q*n!e*)jaf Hfpa~^ (Disciples of Christ) 1 ~ Good Friday, April 10 7:4513 n m. C«starBr*afcJwt ] 3955 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy tr&M a.m. Warship wOS Cholu |j (Corner of Big Beaver and Adams) 12:30 fMB.Cflmtnii nit) Wflrfchlp 248-644-0512 7-30 p.m. Theft«*«n U« t Wordt o? Chtldcara (bhBttotyn.} www.centralwoodward.org :30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. OE0S650257 Christ/ Dubois with «tcht»tra princeofpeacewesttand.com 734.722.1735 Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 5631 N. Adams • Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304 248-646-5041 Prince of Peace www.bslc.lutheran.com Palm Sunday April 5 • 8:00, 9:30 Traditional Lutheran - Westlani & 11:00 am Praise Maundy Thursday April 9 • 6:30 pm Seder Meal Sr, Worship Good Friday April 10 • 12:15 pm Community Service Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m. & 7:30 Tenebrae Service Easter Vigil April 11 • 5:30 pm Easter Sunday 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. J Easter Sunday April 12 • 8:00,9:30 Traditional 37775 Palmer Rd. (1/4 Mile West of Newburgh) 11:00 am Praise NORTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH St. PcuUJy Lv.L uthercwv Church/ 10101 W. Ann Arbor Road, \ W / (WELS)/\tret ci Plymouth, MI 48170 36520 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills www.trinityepc.org Phone: (248) 848-1750 =5¾^ 17810 Farmington Road Livonia, Michigan -1 Website: northcongregationalchurch.org 734-261-1360 Website: stpaulslivonia.org Join us tfiis Easter for any ofthefotfowitvf celebrations: Wednesday, April 8 - 6:30 p.m. Christ in the Passover — a Seder Meal EASTER SUNDAY, April 12 MAUNDY THURSDAY 2009 Holy W&ehWors^hOp Opportuwtft&y Friday, April 10 - 7:00 p.m. Good Friday reflection 9:00 a.m. Sunrise Service April 9, 7:15 p.m. Palm Sunday April 5th 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - worship choir & dramatic readings 10:30 a.m. Easter Family Worship "Out Into Tke World" Maundy Thursday April 9th 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 - 9:00 a.m. Family Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt "The Gladness of Easter" Good Friday Afternoon... .April 10th 1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 12 - 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! Good Friday Tenebrae April 10th 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required for Wednesday's Seder Meal and Ministers: Rev. Dr. Mark P. Jensen Easter Sunday April 12th 7:00 & 10:00 a.m. Saturday's Family Breakfast and Egg Hunt. Rev. Mary E. Biedron CaU 734.459.9550 Monday ~ Thursday 9:00 - 4:00. OEOBSEOBSS OE0865037S Celebrate Jesus' victory with us! Pilgrim Congregational Church Resurrection Catholic Church 3061N. Adams Road • Bloomfield Hills 48755 Warren Rd. Canton, Michigan 48187 just north of Big Beaver (16 Mile Road) on thewest side of Adaias •^., 734-451-0444 248-642-2290 Rev. Richard A. Perfetto, Pastor Easter Sunday Worship GROUP CELEBRATION WITH INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION OF SINS - Wednesday, April 8 r 7:30 p.m. Service at 11:15am MONDAY. TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK - Mass at 8:30 a.m. 22 HOLY THURSDAY April 9 - 7:30 p.m. - Mass of the Lord's Supper - Adoration following All areWSkome! the Liturgy until Friday 8:00 a.m. GOOD FRIDAY-April 10 - Noon -Scripture Service, 12:30-1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cros8&1:15p.m.LiturgyoftheLord'sPassion. T For more information; HOLY SATURDAY - April 11 -1:00 p.m. Blessing of Food - 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Church Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 12-5 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY - April 12 - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Church & 10:30 a.m. Mass All Saints School Gym - Blessing of Food after al! Masses. Jubilee Christian Center RESURRECTION SERVICE & Family Day ST. GENEVIEVE CHURCH...29015 Jamison St. 10:00 a.m. • Sunday, April 12,2009 ST. MAURICE CHURCH...32765 Lyndon St. -ROMAN CATHOLIC CLUSTERED PARISHES IN LIVONIA- 32940 Schoolcraft Road April 9...HOLY THURSDAY...St. Maurice Church Livonia, Michigan 48150 • 734-367-2030 Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper 7p; Nightwatch until midnight April •\0...GOOD-FRIDAY...St. Genevieve Church Come As You Are! Silent Reflection 12noon; Stations 12:30p; Good Friday Liturgy 1 p; 734.455.0022 1 st Day of Divine Mercy Novena 3p; Private prayer until 5p Bring Your Friends and Family April 11... HOLY SATURDAY cbcjoy.org Blessing of Easter Food: £iqfit RepieAAtnenU iPeAved St. Maurice Church 11:30a...St. Genevieve Church 1p Pastors Dennis-& Wendelin Williams THE EASTER VIGIL...SX. Maurice Church 8p April M...EASTER SUNDAY MASSES 4/64/10,8:304:00 7:00 PM 10:45 AM St. Maurice Church 9a...St. Genevieve Church 9a & 11a ST. ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRTDENTINE LATIN RITE MASS 23310 Joy Road • Redford, MI 48239 313-534-2121 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 4/9 HOLY Con/essfons 5:00 - 6.-45 pm THURSDAY: Mass of The Last Supper 7:00 p.m. Followed by the procession to Altar of Repose-The Stripping of the Main Altar & Adoration at the Altar of Repose until midnight 4/10 GOOD Stations of the Cross 2:00 p.m. PHIDAY: Solemn Liturgy of The Passion of Our Lord at 3:00 p.m. No Confessions today. 4/11 HOLY Confessions 8:00p.m. • 10:00p.m. SATURDAY: Easter Vigil 10:30 p.m. 4/12 EASTER SUNDAY: Mass of The Resurrection • 10:00 a.m. OE0S6B0176 Sunday, April 12 10:00 am Easter Celebration Service Pastor Andrew Kennedy CORNERSTONE CITY CHURCH 39390 Michigan Avenue at Hannan Road Canton, Ml www.cornerstonecitychurch.us B8 (*) it)server & Eccentric j Sunday, April 5,201 online at hometownlife.com NEIGHBORS Let's grow Livonia garden club invites community to dig in ) BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN to use about nine plants in a 14- * ' OSESTAFFWRITER • inch pot. She began assembling the more than3,000 container The ladies of the Livonia Garden gardens and hangingbaskets at Club were practically cheering the end of February by herself. 'let's grow" as they walked throughJo e jokes she won't let anyone else Barson's Greenhouse in Westland. design the pots that add color to The Wednesday morning tour was patios and porches. In addition to Debbie Barson (left to right) talks to in preparation for a talk Joe Barson their 12 greenhouses on Merriman, Livonia Garden Club members Angie gives at their April 7 meeting on the Barsons sell plants at the Wilkie, Louise Scanlan, Barbara container gardening. Thousands of Garden City Farmers Market on Perkett, Pat Smith, Judy Miller, patio pots and hanging baskets set Wednesdays starting May L Their and Liz Dougherty last Wednesday the stage for questions from mem• business opened March 1 and car• morning. bers. Louise Scanlan wanted to ries a selection of plants and fish know "what kind of soil to use," Pat for water gardening as well. from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Smith "how often towater. " "At the end of the season, I try PHOTOSBY TOM HAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER May 16, in Greenmead Historical "With so many people working, to get feedback from customers on Park at Newburgh and Fight container gardens are easier to which varieties they liked to plan Joe Barson gives members of the Livonia Garden Club an'idea of the topics he'll cover at their next meeting April 7. Mile. Everyone in the community take care of and have hardly any for next year " Debbie Barson said The members toured two of the 12 greenhouses at Barson's in Westland. is invited to dig up and pot their weeds because they're planted so "When I'm planting I mix it, dif• perennials and houseplants for the close," said Scanlan, club president, ferent foliages and flowers. I use ing television program. The garden four-inch pots. New are red spikesthre, e times a day. You have to feed event, ram or shine. "and you don't have to sit on the red fountain grass in the center kit holds several annuals or two purple fountain grass, King Tut plants, too." . "The garden club is so great ground to tend them." for height, mini-super petunias, tomato plants and comes with fer•papyrus. Petunias can take a beat• because you learn so much. Angie WLlkie is a master gar• trailing plants. There's probably not tilizer, self-watering apparatus and ing when it comes to drought" CLUB MEETINGS Speakers are soknowledgeable," dener with a small lot. Container two of the same plant in there." wheels for mobility. Watering and feedingi s essential Inspired by the informative member Judy Miller said. "Now I gardens allow her more space for ' YouVe got to have a lot ofhght to maintaining container gardens. morning with the Barsons, mem• want to go home and start digging. growing. Wilkie's green thumb is WARM WEATHER PLANTS and warmth if you're going to plant Joe recommends dumping the pot• bers were eager to put the knowl• I already took my dahlias out (of always busy. When she isn't plant• Proper care is essential to the them before May 15," Joe Barson ting mix every year and starting edge, to use. Livonia Garden Club storage) and potted them up." ing and weeding at Livonia Woods growth of plants in containers. said. "You can get flats or four-inch anew. "If plants are starting to die members share tips during meet• Ruth Moline tries to schedule nursing center, Wilkie volunteers Greenhouses offer light, humidity pots and stick them in a container. out in the center, you're not water• ings at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday speakers on a variety of topics. at Greenmead Historical Park and warmth that isn't easily attain• We use artificial mix instead of ing or feeding enough " Joe Barson of the month in the Livonia Senior "Last year, Joe spoke about with club members who maintain able inside a house. Debbie sug• soil, a light, airy mix for a better said. "We started the succulent Center. Along with their regular ponds," said Moline, club vice pres• the flower beds east of Hill House. gested taking containers outside root system Something new for container gardens three weeks gathering, members organize a ident. "Sometimes we have speak• "Container gardens are not diffi• when it warms to 50 to 60 degrees, the greenhouses this year is using ago. They don't require as much greens workshop and boutique ers oh flower arranging. March cult," Wilkie said. "You need plants then bringing the plants back biodegradable pets. You can stick water or as much care. The rest during the holiday season, design was on native plants and good that need the same environment, inside if frost threatens. it righti n the ground or pot. Not require water every day and to feedarrangement s for Angela Hospice and bad bugs with an expert from same kind of water, soil, sun or Members were especially inter• peat pots. These are coco coir linersthe m every time you water with a patients, and hold a flower show the Michigan State University shade." ested in learning about the Earth (made from coconut fibers). We lighter dose (than recommended every two years and plant exchange Extension. Guests are always wel• Debbie Barson, Joe's wife, likes Box they recently saw on a morn- try to keep a lot of everything in on the instruction label). You eat annually. The sharing takes place come. It's fun." "I was having so much fun," Barbara Perkett said, "Louise joined." "Lots of friends join together," said Louise Scanlan who became a member in1996. The Livonia Garden Qub meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Iivorria Senior Center in Spruce V? the city's civic center complex on Farmington Road and Five Mile. Dues are $20 a year. For informa• tion, call Louise Scanlan at (734) 261-3835 or Susan Rakay (734) 464-7915. Liz Dougherty answers questions about the Plant Sharing on May 16. Call (734) 425-6880. [email protected] I (313)222-2241 Check out the great savings on STAINMASTER® carpet. Beauty that lasts • STAINMASTER® carpet stays 40% cleaner. • Warranted against stains, soil and abrasive wear. 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'On sale' are favor• retired teacher, prefers to rely on start teaching kids as young as 9 not to be afraid, that things will said Bloom. "Don't bet against it" Bthe good news coming ite words. I love coupons." a financial adviser. Bloom says, about money and credit cards. He rebound." The Livonia couple from RickBloom, a financial Bloom told of a niece being do your homework before seek• suggests the sites planetorange. both work full time. Linda Ann Chomin is ihe health and adviser, attorney and partner . embarrassed when he was spot• ing advice. Decide beforehand com and misaves.com. "We have houses in foreclosurecommunit y life reporter for the Observer in Bloom Asset Management in ted buying jeans for $10. Cutting whether it's best for you to pay a • "1 want to look at MESP for my around us and it's sad," said Jody S Eccentric Newspapers. She can be Farmington Hills. The Observer expenses, however, allows us to fee, commission or combination only son, age 11," said Smith. "I Perez. Their son, the Rev. Paul reached at lchomindihometownlife.com & Eccentric columnist concluded save for the future. Even though ofboth. want to go home and have him Perez, scheduled the speakers for or (313) 222-2241. the March many have lost large amounts 'If something sounds too good set up an investment account." "Economic" of money in 40l(k)s, Bloom still to be true, it is," said Bloom. Kevin Pope is going to research Madness series recommends contributing as well "Start with a game plaa Decide the Michigan education plan Arthritis Today Monday night as investing. He prefers mutual how much in stocks and bonds. for his 10-year-old son, but also atNewburg funds. He doesn't recommend Stocks always eventually go up. plans "to do something" with his JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY 18829 Farmington Road United long-term CDs because "inevita• Choose 10 to 12 different asset 401(k)s from previous companies. First he was going home to create Livonia, Michigan 48152 Methodist bly inflation is going to start com• categories." Phone: (248) 478-7860 Church in ing back." He advises not looking Bloom believes in diversifying a cash flow spreadsheet. Livonia. I for at terms unless under one year. or spreading out his risk and to "I didn't know what to do. I lost ARTHRITIS IN THE SPRING Linda Chomm one couldn't "On the whole we should sell high and buy low. But he says so much money," said Pope, "but Spring is a time of liberation for a person with arthritis; one can walk without have been hap• always be positive and optimis• to be an investor not a gambler. I'm thinking about rolling it into encumbrance. For a patient with rheumatoid arthritis the necessity of wearing boots, hat and heavy coat placed a burden on impaired shoulder joints and pier to hear the tic," said Bloom. "Our economy Don't buy individual stocks. a Roth." swollen fingers. respected financial expert take has grown through it all — wars, Buy mutual funds based on Ed and Judy Dobson of Livonia In spring this need for the burden of extra clothes ends. The spring weather a positive attitude toward the depression, recessions, terrorist performance and stay with it at planned to look into the MESP brings and end to black ice, dark, days, and discomfort that cold brings no matter how carefully one bundles up-against the cold and wind. economic crisis which is hitting attacks. We keep moving for• least two years. He recommends for the youngest of their three In short, spring means one can walk outdoors. Michigan hard. ward." Roth IRAs instead of traditional grandchildren. Ed spends as For a patient with arthritis, walking is not a recreation but is a therapy as because the money grows tax much as two hours a night study• important as any drug prescribed and like a medication, needs to be done on a "I learned we need to be daily basis, seven days a week. The best time to watk is eariy in the morning, hopeful," said Ginny Britton of INVESTING TIPS free. ing products like mutual funds. since with that timing the biochemical benefit achieved gives the body a Farmington. "We can gloom and There are a few rules he lives by He and Judy have been investing momentum that can carry through the day. SAVING FOR COLLEGE since the 1970s. For patients with psoriatic arthritis walking outdoors brings an added benefit doom it but the economy has when investing. Keep it simple. as the skin's response to light and sun causes the psoriasis to recede. For always recouped." Define your goals and objectives Ken Smith of Livonia was tak• "I liked his attitude," said Judy people with Lupus, early morning walking has the advantage of being outside whether saving for a vacation or ing lots of notes especially about Dobson. "He put a time line on before exposure to the heavy rays of sun can initiate a lupus flare. For individuals with osteoporosis walking helps stimulate bone strength with TURNAROUND PREDICTED retirement. He doesn't invest in the Michigan Education Savings things getting better." added benefit by walking on a cement sidewalk. The repetitive pounding on a Bloom sees a turnaround for anything he can't check out inde• Plan since it only takes a mini• Maureen Perri of Plymouth hard surface gives the bone the incentive for repair and remodeling. the country at the end of2009, pendently or anything without mum of $25 to start accumulat• was encouraged by Bloom's www.drjjweiss.yourmd.com oEoae4S5sa . but our state not coming back for two or three years. That is a rela• tively short period of time when you consider the economic down• An exceptional home-like bfflmcj for town was years in the making. He blamed the mortgage industry Active/Alert, Frail/Recoverina and products like variable inter• Memory Impaired and Alzheimer's tridents. est rates for creating a credit crunch forcing businesses to lay off workers. He said Michigan needs to develop another indus• try. He believes the life blood of America is small businesses. He reminded the audience Michigan has "some great assets" including the Great Lakes. 'It's not the worst of times," said Bloom. "Foreclosures in the Great Depression were 50 percent, now if s only 5 percent We will have -24 Hour Professional Staffing -Planned Activities better days ahead of us but retire• ment has changed." -Private/Semi Private/Barrier Free -Beauty & Barbershop Bloom said all of us, no matter -3 Home Cooked Meals A Day -On Call Nurse Practitioner our age, will need a rising income -Daily Housekeeping & Laundry -Medication Management for the rest of our lives and that -Wander Secured/Enclosed Courtyard -Incontinence Management means saving and investing. He recommends having six months Keith J. Pierce, MD of living expenses in liquid assets. He told the audience to do a per• Internal Medicine CANTON sonal balance sheet because "you 38525 Eight Mile Read can't cut unless you know what Livonia, Ml 48152 you spend." 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When more English/Language Arts, license, HVAC & mechanical 28349 Joy Road than one insertion of the same advertisement is ordered, no Mathematics, English as a license preferred. Plumbing, Marycrest Manor Westland, Ml 48185 credit will be given unless notice of typographical or other errors Second Language, or electrical & basic maintenance REAL ESTATE ONE 15475 Middlebelt Rd. Fax: 734-261-4001 Help Wanted- iffiK are given in time for correction before the second insertion. Not Special Education Teachers skills needed. Valid driver's LIVONIA CAREER DAY Livonia, Ml 48154 Email: resumes© Part-Time V. responsible for omissions. Publisher's Notice: All real estate or School Principals com• license required. Attn: Administrator nexcarehealth.com advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair mitted to raising student Fax resume: 248-683-6093 Resume also Male with social work experi• Housing Act of 196S which states that it is Illegal to advertise "any Tuesday April 7th @ achievement. accepted by email: E.O.E. ence to spend one hour per preference limitation, or discrimination". This newspaper wili not 12 Noon and 5 p.m. knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in MANAGER for [email protected] week befriending handicap It's a very busy Buyers violation of the law, Our readers are hereby Informed that all HPS! Mentors are certified GROUP HOME tor Develop- man living with parents: -" Market, be on the other side Help Wanleti- dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal educators with a demon• mentally Disabled. H.S. diplo• References req'd. Call Joann of the commission Possible MEDICAL ASSISTANT housing opportunity basis. (FR Doc, 724983 3-31-72) Classified strable record of raising ma/equivalent. 313-535-7847 Food/Beverage for interview 313-937-8149 start up salary program For an OB/GYN office. FT or ads may be placed according to the deadlines. Advertisers are student achievement using responsible for reading their ad(s| the first time it appears and (must Qualify). PT. Exp. preferred, Saturday's the School Improvement Call to place your ad at COOK for Coney Island. Must reporting any errors immediately, The Newspaper will not issue Pre-licensing being a must. Inquires taken after Process. 1-80a-579-SELL{7355) be Exp'd. Exc, wages. Plato's Help WanteurDomestiG ( ^ credit for errors in ads after THE FIRST INCORRECT INSERTION. offered for only $79 . 5pm only at: (248) 496-5762 Place in Garden City. Apply in Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: We are pledged to the Refreshments being served, person or call: 734-751-6913 letter and spirit of U.S, policy for the achievement of equal Specific Requirements/ OFFICE CLEANING call today to register. MEDICAL ASSISTANT Free Rent in exchange for housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and Application Information PT, evenings. Farmington Ed Bowlin 734-591-5940 Full or Part-Time. Pediatric COOK P/T work. FEMALE., EXP., support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in www.resa.net Hills or Livonia. 25 openings! ext 107 or email exp. preferred. Phlebotomy & Work line, prep, etc. Fast- CAREGIVERS. To share house which there are no barriers to obtain housing because of race, Call btwn 11-5pm for appt. Injection experience needed. color, religion or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity EOE ebowlin® paced pub. Dunleavy's, on LAKE. 248-242-6164 248-615-3554 slogan: "Equal Housing Opportunity". 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DEARBORN HEIGHTS-SOUTH Full Basement ° 248-421-6833 Call after 7pm. 734-262-5500 Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, NOVI ' Westland Park Apts. Ciose to Northwestern Hwy 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, appli, C/A, gar, car? carport. $300 security, PLYMOUTH- 1 bdrm, $595/ fenced, no bsmt, incl water. ROMULUS - Cute 2 bdrm cape 50% off first 3 months 2 BEDROOMS FOR mo. Canton- 1 bdrm, $625/ $90Q/mo. (248) 787-7997 cod, bsmt, spacious 2.5 car Rooms For Rent with approved credit, mo, 2 bdrms $725-$850/mo. THE PRICE OF ONE! gar, dining room, option, bad (248) 888-0888 All util. incl, 734-455-0391 DETROIT - 2 bedroom, dining credit ok. $700, 248-788-1823 Newly updated 1 & 2 bdrm room, basement, 7 mile & CANTON - Near 1-275. No- FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS apts. New berber carpet, new PLYMOUTH-SHELDON PARK Lasher 18971 Westbrook. SOUTHFIELD - 3 bdrm, updat• smoking, Male. Quiet. Luxury 2 bdrms, A/C, pooi & cherry flooring, full size wash• Spacious 1 Bdrm Units, $550. LIVONIA 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, $450/mo, 248-476-6498 ed w/ garage, no bsmt, all appli $295/mo. No lease! parking. New kitchen & baths, er/dryers, central air, EHO $300 Security, 50% Off 1st 4 FREE RENT all appl., peaceful, quiet area. incl, $895 + utilities, pets okay. 734-394-1557, iBave message laundry rooms, heat Incl. Months Rent w/ good credit! FARMINGTON HILLS TREE TOP MEADOWS 13th month Free and Avail, immed. Water & maint. 248-737-1795 after 5pm, FARMINGTON HILLS $650/mo. Call for specials. 10 Mile, W. of Meadowbrook Call: (734) 455-6570 incl. 248-890-1923. Totally remodeled 3 bdrm & Reduced Rate garage, sidewalks, fenced Furnished room & kitchen, (248) 478-8722 248-348-9590 WAYNE - Newly remodeled 3 2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath, yard. $900/mo, 248-449-6263 bdrm, brick ranch, 1.5 bath, non-smoking male, $70/week. FIVE, FIVE, FIVE www.BGcommunities.com $565, 936 Sq. Ft. LYON TWP A/C, appli, 1.5 gar, big yard, Ig Call: (248) 478-9047 1ST MONTH FREE FLAT ROCK - Sharp 3 bdrm, NOVI-MAIN STREET AREA. Westland 1 Bdrm, $490, deck, $950/mo. 734-335-7434 Studios, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms $499* per mo. garage, C/A, option, bad cred• GARDEN CITY Luxury apartment. Washer/ Furnished apartments avail. 728 Sq. Ft. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 baths, it okay, immediate occupancy, Furnished room, cable TV, C/A, Dryer, Private Entrance & WAYNE 1 Bdrm, Large Gorgeous new kitchens Estates $290 Security Deposit Immediate Occupancy, $750, 248-788-1823 kitchen privileges, $105/week. and baths. Available in town Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO Heat and Water Incl Call 248-290-5300 ext 333 Sleeping room, gentleman Call; (734) 421-2326 GARDEN CITY preferred, laundry facilities, Birmingham at (New residents only) 'First 3 months. GARDEN CITY Call to place your ad at 139 Brandt - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, kitchen privileges, ample the 555 Building. "WOW" with approved credit Room for rent in my private Call Michelle (248) 645-1191 1-80G-579-SELL(7355) shed, avail immed. $895/mo. parking, security deposit in our No Pets, C/A, Vertical Westland Greenview Condo home. $100 a week. Clean, 2 bedrm, 1 bath w/new Showing Wed & Sun at 5pm. required, $325/mo. Call Ed: Blinds, Intercom. (734) 751-3332 One hardwood floors throughout. 313-920-5966, 734-718-8409 734-765-7038 Classifieds Appliances include GARDEN CITY Working male, (248) 470-6997 GARDEN CITY 3 bedroom Bedrooms dishwasher. WESTLAND - 2 bdrm duplex, drug-free, sleeping rooms, for a brick ranch, bsmt, fenced Very clean Apartments WESTLAND 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Venoy/Palmer area. Newer furnished. $75-90wk., sec. yard, 2 car garage, no pets, great deal. from $475 Excellent Maintenance bsmt, garage, A/C. No pets. windows, carpet, kitchen & 313-575-1465, 734-255-5909 APARTMENTS Ford & Hix area. $850/mo. + sec. 248-661-9062 bath. $550,248-344-2822 INKSTER CHERRY HILL AREA FROM No fine print in this ad! (734) 729-6636 incl. water. 248-388-2203 GARDEN CITY Nice updated 3 WESTLAND - 2 bdrm duplex. Want mature person, private, s -Heat/Water included bdrm, garage, 1000 sq. ft., Spacious, very clean, new car• Ig. upper furnished room/bath, -$30.00 Application Fee Its alt 499 new paint & carpet. $950/mo. pet & paint, fenced. $650/mo. A/C. $95/wk + $200 sec. dep. -$200 Deposit w/ Credit Rent to own, 586-530-5161 33510 Berville. 313-418-9905 313-561-3922 Reduced deposit * livonia Schools! Westland about New Resident's Only VENOY PINES APTS. WESTLAND - 2 bdrm, 1 bath GROSSE POINTE WOODS WESTLAND - 3 bdrm duplex, LIVONIA SUNRISE STUDIOS RESULTS! Close to 1-96 • Open 7 days a week duplex, near elementary, Sunningdale Dr. 3800 sq. ft, Venoy/Palmer area. Newer $159/wk, A/C Deluxe Rms, 734-722-4700 Rent Starting fridge/stove, new carpet & 4 bdrm, 3,5 bath, furnished. carpet, large kitchen & fenced TV/Phone /HBO, Low Rates. paint, $600/mo. Sec 8 wel• English Tudor. 313-882-0154 yard. $600,248-344-2822 Call; (734) 427-1300 Franklin Square 734-444-7066 at $449 come. Greg: (734) 934-2724 CALL US AT: INKSTER - Cute 2 bdrm ranch, WESTLAND - 3 bdrm ranch, 2 Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm • 1 & 2 bedroom apts. LUXURY MOTELS- Low Rates, Sat.-Sun. 10am-4pm mechanic's oversized 2.5 car car gar, freshly painted, C/A, Fairlane 248-347-9999, Royal 800-579-7355 Apartments with fireplace, gar, option to buy, bad credit $825; Also Wayne 2 bdrm, 248-544-1575, Days 734-427- www.FranWii]SquareAptsxom (734) 261-7394 okay. $550,(248)788-1823 $625/mo. 734-837-7355 1300, Comfort 248-504-5080. 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Asphalt/Blacklopping (J| Plaster repair, All jobs wel• 734-469-4828 comed! Lic/lns. Free est. 26 AERATIONS 10% OFF Pet Services yrs, exp. Mark 313-363-6738 CROSSWORD Hauling/Clean Up (£) Weekly Lawn Maint. 2 Free Cuts w/Contract. KEN'S DOG Yates Landscaping inc. A-1 HAULING POOPER 248-474-1268 SCOOPER ACROSS 38 Hard wood Move scrap metal, clean base• 39 Evergreen ments, garages, stores, etc. SERVICE FAMILY ELECTRICAL 1 Type 40 Dolphin habitat Answer to Previous Puzzle LAYMOR ASPHALT PAVING Lowest prices in town. Quick Great rates! City cert. Violations corrected. DABER'S LAWN CARE 4 Broom rider 43 Like bees Commercial & residential. service. Free est. Wayne/ 313-724-8571 Service changes or any small •Mowing 'Edging 'Trimming 7 Spellbound Free estimates 800-695-1505 Oakland. Central location. and ants job. Free est. 734-422-8080 •Mulch *Bush Trimming 'Top dDH LHDQ IHEUUES 248-547-2764,248-559-8138 11 Web page 46 Bed support Soil •Com./Res. 'Senior dis• Plastering feature 47 Regulation count • Lic/lns. • Free est. Brick, Block & Cemeni Clean-up/Hauling Service 13 Stretchy 48 Vast number •BIDS DSD HHHEl Cheapest Pricesl Garages, Call David 734-421-5842 KOANS1UTTER •LEE'S WALL REPAIR* bandage 50 Folk wisdom bsmts, attics, free estimates 14 Director • 51 Lubricate *A-1 BRICK & STONE REPAIR 248-489-5955, 248-521-8818 RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING Dust free! Plaster & Drywall, HSS EIHIIIIH EHE5 FENCE REPAIRS ALL TYPES — Kazan 52 Omani title Repairs, tuck point, www.lacoureservices.com Lawn Maintance. Small land• Water damage, holes, cracks, Small jobs ok. Also fence 15 Fencer's blade 53 Leer porchBS, patios, fire• scape jobs welcome. Sr. dis• etc. Free est. 734-591-0005 installation & gates. Insured, 16 Crater edge 54 Pacino and Hirt places, walks. 35 yrs counts. Lic/lns. Free est, • 35 yrs exp. 248-910-3015, 17 Damp and chilly 55 Pronounce exp. Lie. Ins. No jobs Improvement Ed: 734-846-3736 Pressure Power d|K 18 Licked too small. 248-722-3327 Washing W SHE C1E3E0DD HESH an envelope DOWN • Roofing • Siding • Gutters SPRING CLEAN-UP! REM NS1HURRY ALL CONCRETE Drives, Floor Service Lawn cutting, $10 & up, all 20 Composure • Insulation TNT POWER WASHING 13111011 porches, patios, walks. Brick, FREE ESTIMATES areas, Design, Shrub trim• 21 — de plume 1 Seine moorage block, foundation work. Lie & (734) 660-0047 ming & decorative mulch. Paint & Stain, Owner/Operator. 22 Make taboo 2 Cosmetic target •DDEs] nmH BHBS HARDWOOD FLOORS Ins. Free Est. Call anytime Lie. & Ins. (734) 679-0637 (734) 968-0654 23 Traffic snarl 3 Nudge, perhaps BOSS mWM WBSSBt Todd Humecky 248-478-2602 Sanded & treated. Also (hyph.) 4 Sultan's installed. 248-982-2372 Landscaping 26 Unfamiliar menage 1-11© 2008 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. 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Was $13,995, Now FORD ESCAPE XLT 2006 H H O i more cash than dealer trade in $11,995. $190/mo. FWD, V6, auto, PW, PL, tilt, or donation. (313)320-1829 Stk. 7669QA CC, low miles $11,996 o ;s i a v MEADOWBROOK DODGE Bill Brown Ford OWN o i n 248-853-9090 H Junk Cars Wanted (734) 522-0030 a. v a i. H a IQJ v a a A CHRYSLER TOWN & FORD FREESTYLE 2807 a J a i HM ALL AUTOS TOP $$ COUNTRY LX11999 7 pass, Red, power moon, PW, PL, 30400 PLYMOUTH ROAD air, auto, loaded, save! Only Junked* Wrecked»Running tiit, CC, low miles $15,997 3 s vCs Si $4,950 Across from Wonderland E & M 248-474-4425 JOHN ROGIN BUICK Bill Brown Ford - LIVONIA - •-Evenings 734-717-0428 734-525-0900 (734) 522-0030 •Witti Approved Credit. OE08639404 G4 <*) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, April 5,2009 online at hometownlife.com TOMOTIVE .earn Sports Ulility @ Chrysler-Plymouth (¾) GS450H.2007 Hybrid, sharp! G-6 2007 GMC OENALIS 2004 6 to LACROSSE CXL 2005 CAVALIER CPE 2004 HHR 2008 Sunset Orange, PACIFfCA 2006 Loaded, 26K. FIVE HUNDRED 2006 GRAND PRIX GXP 2007 •Over $60,000 new. Save, only choose, all loaded, DVDs, Silver, leather $12,495 22K, CD, Power Options, and Was $14,995, Now $11,995. Leather, 14K miles, $12,998 Auto, air, one owner, #P5209, Black, 16K, fast! Only $18,495 Only 54K, auto $7,495 $39,950! navigation, from $19,950 Remote Start! Excite Your $198/mo. Stk. 7576QA $11,495 JOHN ROGIN BUICK BOB JEANNOTTE JOHN ROGIN BUiCK BOB JEANNOTTE BOB JEANNOTTE Senses! Just $15,995! MEADOWBROOK DODGE Bill Brown Ford 248-853-9090 734-525-0900 BOB JEANNOTTE 734-525-0900 PONT, BUICK, GMC PONT, BUICK, GMC 888-372-9836 (734) 522-0030 PONT, BUICK, GMC IS35Q 2006 Only 18K, leather, PONT, BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 FIVE HUNDRED 2007 V6, (734) 453-2500 GMC ENVOY 2006 Moon, (734) 453-2500 PT CRUISER 2D06 FWD, Chrome pkg $12,997 moonroof, loaded $26,950 JOHN ROGIN BUICK (734) 453-2500 4x4, 30K. white $16,995 LACROSSE CXL 2005 Immaculate condition GRAND PRIX GXP 2008 Red, CHEVY AVEO 2007 Victory 734-525-0900 IMPALA 2005 Sand Oust with 1 year warranty, $5500 Biii Brown Ford G-6 2007 V8, 15K, moon $19,995 BOB JEANNOTTE Silver, leather, only $12,995 Red, Air, Cruise, CD and PL! Pewter, Heated PS, CD, TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 (734) 522-0030 LEXUS ES-350 2007 Silver, air, auto $12,995 Easv On The Eyes and BOB JEANNOTTE PONT, BUICK, GMC BOB JEANNOTTE Leather, Sunroof and OnStar! Black, loaded, V-6, 1 owner, Wallet! Just $9,995! PT CRUISER 2007 FOCUS SE 2007 BOB JEANNOTTE Drive The Legend! Reduced executive vehicle, 4 dr, 53,000 PONT, BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 PONT, BUICK, GMC 888-372-9836 Great value $10,995 Certified, $8,990 to $6,995! miles, Carfax Report avail, PONT, BUICK, GMC Stk. P20835 Stk. 9C1056A (734) 453-2500 GMC ENVOY SLT 2006 Moon, (734) 453-2500 888-372-9836 $23.995/best. ¢248) 894-0095 NORTH BROS. FORD NORTH BROS. FORD (734) 453-2500 leather, gray, 4x4, 814,995 LESABRE 2004 GTO 2005 Red, auto, leather, 1-800-586-3518 1-800-586-3518 G-6 2007 Dark blue, V6, White, leather, only 12K, sharp, fast! Only $18,495 BOB JEANNOTTE CHEVY AVEO 2008 Midnight auto, 4 door $13,495 $13,495 Black, 21K, 5 Speed, and PT CRUISER TOURING 2006 FUSION 2007 4 cyl. auto, BOB JEANNOTTE PONT, BUICK, GMC IMPALA 2007 Prairie Fire 14K, Was $12,995, Now CD/mp3 Port! Plenty of Room A/C, PW, PL, CC.TW $11,997 AVIATOR 2005 BOB JEANNOTTE BOB JEANNOTTE Red, PS, CD, mp3. Sunroof $10,995. $169/mo. DVD, Navigation system. PONT, BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 and 36 mpg! Jus! $10.4951 & OnStar! Safety Comes Stk. 76660A Bill Brown Ford Complete service history, PONT, BUICK, GMC PONT, BUICK, GMC 888-372-9836 (734) 453-2500 GMC SUBURBAN 2500 SLE Standard! Just $14,995! MEADOWBROOK DODGE (734) 522-0030 $9800. Can finance, (734) 453-2500 1995 4x4, diesei motor, auto, (734) 453-2500 8-372-9836 248-853-9090 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 PONTIAC G6 2006 loaded, save! Only $5,950 FUSION SE 2007 G-6 GT HARD TOP CONV LESABRE 2005 Sacrifice, JOHN ROGIN BUICK Loaded, certified, $11,450 LINCOLN LS 2006 2007 Silver, 18K, $19,995 Gray, 18K, only $13,495 SEBRING 2002 V8, black, X 2 chromes, 734-525-0900 COBALT 2006 Stk, P20767 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 power moon $18,996 BOB JEANNOTTE BOB JEANNOTTE Dark Red Beauty. Auto, air. Cheap $5,500 Stk. P20756 HUMMER H3 2006 4x4, just IMPALA 2008 Soft Gold, 5K, NORTH BROS. FORD VIBE 2007 42,000 miles, Cheap! PL, PW, CD, OnStar, and NORTH BROS. FORD Bill Brown Ford PONT, BUICK, GMC 16K miles, loaded, red, only PONT, BUICK, GMC 1-800-586-3518 White, one owner, auto $21,950 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 Much More! Hurry In and 1-800-566-3518 (734) 522-0030 (734) 453-2500 $12,995 JOHN ROGIN BUICK (734) 453-2500 Save! Only $16,995! FUSION SE 2008 COBALT 2D08 Shadow Black, 734-525-0900 888-372-9836 Like new, certified $13,900 GRAND PRIX 2005 V6, BOB JEANNOTTE LESABRE CUSTOM 2004 14K, CD, Air and Auto! Stk. P20755 power roof, loaded $10,995 Power windows/locks, Parted For Summer PONT, BUICK, GMC JEEP CHEROKEE 2006 loaded, save! Only $6,950 Cruising! Only $11,995! NORTH BROS. FORD AVENGER SXT 2008 17K, MILAN 2007 V6, leather, Bill Brown Ford (734) 453-2500 JOHN ROGIN BUiCK 388-372-9836 1-800-586-3518 4x4, loaded 314,540 loaded. Was $16,995, Now power moon, 29K, $15,997 (734) 522-0030 734-525-0900 IMPALA LT 2006 Titanium Stk. P20772 $14,995. $214/mo. VIBE 2007 Blue, auto, air & Grey, Sunroof, Remote Start, MUSTANG 2007 GRAND PRIX 2007 LouLaRfche Stk. 7497QA Bill Brown Ford more! $12,995 NORTH BROS. FORD LUCERNE CXL 2005 V6. 5 speed, loaded $14,850 Sedan, white, 33K, $11,995 and ABS! Comfort By Design! MEADOWBROOK DODGE (734) 522-0030 1-800-586-3518 Stk. P20812 BOB JEANNOTTE White, heated and cooling Just $11,995! 248-853-9090 COBALT 2008 Tuxedo Black, MILAN PREMIER 2007 BOB JEANNOTTE seats, loaded $15,995 888-372-9836 NORTH BROS. FORD PONT, BUICK, GMC JEEP COMMANDER 2006 6K, Air, CD and mp3 Port! Leather, 19K miles, PONT, BUICK, GMC 1-800-586-3518 4x4, loaded $15,850 BOB JEANNOTTE This COUPB Looks Great! CALIBER SXT 2007 certified $13,997 (734) 453-2500 Stk. P20794 (734) 453-2500 PONT, BUICK, GMC Only $13,995! Moonroof, low miles. Was MUSTANG CDNV 2002 V6, 888-372-9836 Bill Brown Ford NORTH BROS. FORD $13,995, Now $12,995. red, low miles $9,992 GRAND PRIX 2008 (734) 453-2500 IMPALA LT 2007 $199/mo. Stk, 7690QA (734) 522-0030 1-800-586-3518 Black only $13,495 What a value! $13,960 MEADOWBROOK DODGE Bill Brown Ford SABLE 2002 248-853-9090 Stk. P20806 JEEP COMMANDER 2007 BOB JEANNOTTE (734) 522-0030 ION 2005 Moonroof, air, CD, Leather, moon, 4x4. Was Auto, air. NORTH BROS. FORD COBALTS 2008 GM Certified, loaded, sharp!! Only $8,950 $19,995, Now $17,670. PONT, BUICK, GMC MUSTANG CONV 2003-2009 $3999. 1 -800-586-3518 2 & 4 Door, Many to Choose CHARGER SXT 2007 Rear JOHN ROGIN BUICK $259/mo. Stk. 76930A CTS 2005 White, leather, nav (734) 453-2500 spoiler, 24K. Was $17,995, 6 cyt, GTS, 9 to chgose, CALL TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 734-525-0900 MEADOWBROOK DODGE From, Starting at $11,995 GRAND PRIX GT 2005 Surg, and more! Only $17,795 Now $15,995. $225/mo. 248-853-9090 888-372-9836 Bill Brown Ford loaded, moon, leather, only RELAY 2005 4 to choose, MALIBU 2007 Ultra White, Stk, 74260A BOB JEANNOTTE $11,995 loaded, sharp!! Low miles, Power Options, CD and MEADOWBROOK DODGE (734) 522-0030 from $13,950 PONT, BUICK, GMC Alarm! Ready To Roll! Just 248-853-9090 TAURUS 1998 SE 77K, auto, Sports & Importer^ . BOB JEANNOTTE JOHN ROGIN BUICK $11,995 air, excellent condition, alu• SENTRA GXE 2002 734-525-0900 (734) 453-2500 CORVETTE 2007 Jet Black, 888-372-9836 minum wheels. $3000 or best 4 door, $5,395 PONT, BUICK, GMC BMW 745U 2003 7K, 6-Speed, Removable Top, MAGNUM SXT 2006 Oniy offer, {248) 667-10B8 CTS 2007 13K. Was $17,995, Now BOB JEANNOTTE (734) 453-2500 4 Dr., air. alarm, auto, pi, and Fast! Enjoy Summer The cruise, CD, anti-lock brakes, Silver, leather, 29K, $17,995 $16,995. $235/mo. PONT, BUICK, GMC GRAND PRIX GXP 2005 Right Way! Just $37,997! Stk. 9306QA pw, ps, am-fm stereo, sun• BOB JEANNOTTE Loaded, only 5,000 miles! roof, leather. $25,698, 888-372-9836 MALIBU 2008 Gray Mist, MEADOWBROOK DODGE (734) 453-2500 Like a new one!! PRIUS HYBRID 2008 248-202-4115 PONT, BUICK, GMC 10K, PL, PW, ABS, CD/mp3, 248-853-9090 CIVIC LX 2007 Cpe. blue, Great mpg $17,950 and OnStarl Like Brand New! BOB JEANNOTTE (734) 453-2500 Stk, P20831 MINI COOPER S 2007 Pepper Only $17,995! 29K, only $11,995 White, 11K, Sunroof, ABS, • NEON 2002 PONT, BUICK, GMC CORVETTE CONV 2007 888-372-9836 BOB JEANNOTTE NORTH BROS. FORD PW, PL & Heated Seats! As CTS 2007 Sunburst Yellow, 6K, Chrome, Auto, air $5,750 Stk. 9C8197A G-5 CPE 2008 Dark blue, (734) 453-2500 1-800-586-3518 Unique As You! Only $21,983! White, leather, moon $19,995 PONT, BUICK, GMC Get Noticed! Only $47,995 NORTH BROS. FORD auto & more! $10,995 888-372-9836 BOB JEANNOTTE 888-372-9836 1-800-566-3518 (734) 453-2500 BOB JEANNOTTE PONT, BUICK, GMC MALIBU LS 2D05 V6, 39K miles, $9,995 PONT, BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 3535] (734) 453-2500 Antique/Classic Bill Brown Ford EQUINOX LT 2005 All Wheel Call to place your ad at (734) 522-0030 WRANGLER 2002 G-6 2006 Collector Gars Drive, low miles, loaded, only EDGE 2007 6 to choose, 1-800-579-SELL{7355) starting from $16,997 Looks and runs super 4 door, gold, only $11,495 $14,950 MONTE CARLO 2007 Racing JOHN ROGIN BUiCK $7999. 4^» FORD PICKUP 1947 SRX 2004 Leather, loaded, Red, 27K, Sunroof, mp3/CD, Bill Brown Ford BOB JEANNOTTE 734-525-0900 TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 327 automatic, good sharp!! Low miles, only PS and Flex Fuel! (734) 522-0030 PONT, BUICK, GMC $16,950 Performance Delivered! Only WRANGLER 2005 4x4, black, condition. $9,995, HHR 2006 Silver, auto, A/C, JOHN ROGIN BUiCK $14,995! EXPLORER 2000 auto, hard top $12,995 (734) 453-2500 313-378-0919 low miles $9,996 734-525-0900 888-372-9836 Auto, air. 4 WD. Bill Brown Ford G-6 2007 Bill Brown Ford $3200. TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 (734) 522-0030 4 door, blue, moon and (734) 522-0030 more. 18K, $12,995 FIVE HUNDRED 2006 WRANGLER 2D06 BOB JEANNOTTE HHR 2006-2008 6 to choose, MDNTE CARLO LS 2007 Fully Has everything certified Auto, V6, air, low miies CENTURY 2005 Only 11K, AVEO LS 2006 Sedan, auto all models, all loaded, from loaded, sharp! Must see! $14,900 Stk. P20773 $15,450 Stk. 9C9075A PONT, BUICK, GMC fully loaded, sharp' $14,950 trans, A'C, CD, sharp!! $9,950 $11,950 Only $11,950 (734) 453-2500 JOHN ROGIN BUICK JOHN ROGIN BUICK JOHN ROGIN BUICK JOHN ROGIN BUICK NORTH BROS. FORD NORTH BROS. FORD 734-525-0900 734-525-0900 734-525-0900 734-525-0900 1-800-586-3518 1-800-586-3518 The Observer & Eceenfrk Classifieds LARGE SELECTION AVAILABLE' Retired, Reserve and Military Family Members. The Power to Surprise Michigan Ave. just West of 1*275 Corner of Elizabeth Lake M & Te Ave., Canton 2200 Elizabeth Lake m,t Waterford, Mich view all of our Inventory online at summitplacekia.com 3:30 a.m.-9p,rri. Secvlcgft Parte Department Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m, - 6:CD p.r Mcrday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm Saturday 10.-00 am-£00 p.m. Saturday £00 am - 200 pm '12 mos, 5.9% APR + doc, tax, iilte, plates, rebate assigned to deafer. ''Tax, doc, title, plates, 5.9% APR for 60 mos. Not avaiiabe on any other later for details. "*!2,O0Q milesJyr.. $1753 due at lease sibling. 36 mo. with approved credit * tax.