Grounded Helicopter Owner Upset with Super Bowl Flight Restrictions by CAROL MARSHALL Staff WRITER

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BILLBRESLERI Nick McMahon, owner of McMahon Helicopters in Canton, is upset that FAA rules won't allow him to transport clients downtown to the Super Bowl on Sunday. Grounded Helicopter owner upset with Super Bowl flight restrictions BY CAROL MARSHALL STAff WRITER

Sports fans, media folk and wealthy travelers hav!, started arriving in the metro area for Sunday's Super. BilL BRESLER ISTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Bowl at Detroit's Ford Field, bringing with them their IKEA officials announced this week that Mark McCaslin (right) is th~ manager of the new Canton store. He and IKEA spokesman Joseph Roth discussed the store's . cash and high spirits, and a much-needed, much- . design on Wednesday. They say the store will open sometime this summer. promised ecbnomic shot in the arm for local businesses. But one local business owner said, despite his high-flying hopes that he would reap the benefits, he won't see any of the $300 million that game-related IKEApicks manager, still on track to open this summer travelers typically pump into a host region during a Super Bowl week. 'We've turned down some $50,000 in business-' BY CAROL MARSHALL which will opeu this summer. Wednesday at the Summit. He struction is finished;' he said. business that we thought we would be getting during STAff WRITER lKEA announced this week has relocated to the area from McCaslin has been interview- the Super Bowl;' said Nick McMahon, owner of that McCaslin has been appoint- Long Island, N.Y., and has been ing management candidates for McMahon Helicopters in Canton, a charter air trans: It's a good thing for Mark ed manager of the store, which with lKEA since 1998. the past four weeks, and soon portation company. McCaslin that lKEA furniture will be the 28th lKEA in the As for the store, it is still in they will be hired and trained. Because of security reasons, Federal Aviation packs up and moves just fine. It's U.S. once it opens. "construction mode;' according The store will employ some 400 Administration (FAA) officials say temporary flight good because he's moved to McCaslin is in town this week, to lKEA spokesman Joseph workers, and 85 percent of them restrictions will be in place on game day, and Michigan - his third home in the and had his first opportunity to Roth, so the opening date is still will be hired locally. McMahon won't be able to take advantage of the one- eight years since he started work- meet local officials and business uncertain. Applications for employment day opportunity to provide air taxi service to his ing for lKEA - to be the store owners at the Canton Chamber "We're really not in control of are available online at manager at the Canton location, of Commerce luncheon when we open until the con- http://JobsAt.IKEA-usa.com. PLEASESEE FLIGHT, A4 Super Bowl ticket Passion, knowledge winner gets ready key to school service for big game BY TONY BRUSCATO Wysocki said. "Some other things STAff WRITER may have to be reduced or cut if you BY CAROL MARSHALL & Visitors Bureau, he want to do an adequate job. STAfF WRITER thought it was a hoax. For As nest week's deadline nears for "For most people, it will take some starters, he found out on filing nominating petitions to run for time to learn about the district, the For more than four one of the worst days in his the Plymouth-Canton Board of important impacts on our students· years, Gary Martin has recent memory - Sept. 11, Education, current Vice President and their learning;' he added. "It's known what he's going to 2001. Judy Mardigian has a bit of advice difficult to know everything. But you be doing this weekend. It's He also thought he was for those planning to run for the two learn to know the general direction not that he's all that rigid being duped because the open seats in the May 2 election. and policy, and make decisions and BILLBRESLERISTAFFPHOTOGRAPHER in his scheduling. It's just bureau had sent him some "The important thing is to have actions based on those over-archmg policies." . , that his plans are pretty paperwork to complete, Gary Martin (left) waited four years to receive his Super Bowl tickets passion for the issues," Mardigian super. and asked for his Social from the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Michael said. "To want to see students suc- While it seems like a daunting Martin, a Canton resi- Security number. O'Callaghan delivered the tickets to Martin's Canton home on Friday. ceed, and the district do well finan- task, Mardigian said new board dent, won two tickets to "I said, 'No way. I'm not cially. members receive plenty of help. , Sunday's Super Bowl game giving you that informa- about the Rolling Stones but I won't be disappointed "Know that you're going to learn a "Board members will mentor other in Detroit. tion;" Martin said. playing during the halftime either way," Martin said. lot of new things; she added. "It's board members, and it gets much "I'm counting down the It wasn't until he'd done show, Martin said. Martin is a 29-year vet- like taking on another vocation:' easier," she said. "The issues don't get days now; he said earlier a little investigating that he Martin hasn't picked his eran of Ford Motor Co. He Current board members attest it's easier, but your understanding of the this week. '~ the day gets realized he was indeed the favorite to win when the works at the Ford Livonia much more than attending regular educational arena doe~." , closer and reality sets in, big winner. And right away, Seattle Seahawks and the Transmission Plant. He meetings on the second and fourth Trustee Richard Ham_Kucharski I'm getting more excited." he knew who would hold Pittsburgh Steelers hit the and his wife have two Tuesdays of the month, with many ran in 1998 and 2002 before finally When he first found out the second ticket - his wife, turf. daughters attending spending an additional 15 hours a winning a seat in 2003. he had won the tickets in a MaryAnn. "I like both teams. If! Plymouth Salem High week on school business. "The first couple of times, I lacked' contest sponsored by the Mary Ann isn't a football had to tip the scale I would School, Megan, 17 and "It helps to adequately budget your Detroit Metro Convention fan, but she is excited probably say Pittsburgh, Kim, 15. time, you will need it;' Trustee Tom PLEASESEE BOARD, A3

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But that's a good businesses take advantage of event has raised more than $1 thing, if you ask Marilyn and the opportunity to attract million in the past seven years. Art Runde, who this month IKEA shoppers to the other Relay for Life is a celebration opened a canine training facili- areas of the community. Store ofUfe for cancer survivors, a ty in their hometown. owners are encouraged to start memorial for loved ones lost "We were looking for some- planning now for "the day" Swearing in and a rally for the community thing that we wanted to do in when IKEA opens its doors Canton Township trustee Todd to fight cancer, To RSVP for our retirement years;' said this summer and thousands of Caccamo (right) was officially the kick-off event, please con- Marilyn Runde. She's spent the visitors discover Canton. sworn in with the U.S. Marine tact Jamie Chapman by Feb. 9 last 35 years working as a dog The morning coffee meet- Corps Reserve on Dec, 21 in at (248) 483-4320 or via e- groomer and trainer, but Art • ings are sponsored by the Perrysburg, Ohio, which is the mail at [email protected]. who is a crane operator by day Canton Chamber of Commerce home of the 1st Battalion, 24th For more information on the - was ready to consider a sec- and the Downtown Marines, Weapons Company. event, call Debbie Zevalkink at ond career. Development Authority Caccamo, a former Marine who (734) 394-5188, So in January the couple (DDA). Each meeting will start decided to re-enlist because opened their 7,800 square foot Bill BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER at 8 a,m. and end promptly at of America's war against Fairapplications due training facility for show- 9,:30 a.m. terrorism, says he is serving in Applications to participate in bound dogs, called Canine Art Runde works with his Shetland sheepdog, lance, at Canine Training and . Topics of discussion will the 4th Mobile Strike Platoon. the 2006 Cherry Hill Training and Sports Center. Sports Center, a 7,BOO-square-foot training facility for show-bound dogs he include the new color-coded He expects the battalion to Invitational Fine Art Fair are Six days a week, the Rundes and his wife, Marilyn, recently opened in Canton. branding along Ford Road, activated on June 1. The man due March 5. This year's fair train pooches at all skill levels hOW to encourage the IKEA swearing him in is Capl. Lakis, will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 for competition at major dog Both, said Marilyn, who said of making changes and taking visitor to stay and take advan- of the United States Navy. and Sunday, Sept, 17 around shows, helping dogs with that in order for her to keep up shape, and will include a retail tage ofloc;.l businesses, new the Cherry Hill schoolhouse everything from non-competi- with the couple's Shetland area in its lobby where stu- public safety plans concerning located on the northwest cor- tive manners training (open to sheepdog, Lance, she had to dents - four-legged and two- traffic and parking, and more. the Canton community are ner of Cherry Hill and Ridge all dogs whose owners would get to Canton's Summit on the legged - wait for their classes to Meeting dates and locations invited to attend at no charge roads. To be accepted to the like them to be more polite Park for 45-minute workouts start. are as follows: and can choose a convenient fair, artists must submit a com- around the house lto agili\)', to four days a week. With an estimated 1,600- , • Thesday, Feb. 7: Bailey's 'location near their store. pleted application, three digital socialization and obedience. It's easy to understand, since 2,000 dog licenses being Pub & Grille Advance reservations are images, a non-refundable jury 'We do all kinds of training - Lance can cover 21 obstacles issued in Canton Township • Wednesday, Feb, 8: Max & required. Please call (734) 453- fee of $20, a $150 booth fee, from conformation, what peo- and 160 yards in 35 seconds. every year, the facility has a Erma's Restaurant 4040 or (734) 394-5186 to reg- and a resume. ple call the beauty contest at It takes a while to get a dog built-in market close to home, • Thursday, Feb. 9: Canton ister. For more information, This juried show is an excel- the dog shows - to rallyobedi- ready to compete. Marilyn said. Cinema 7 call the Canton Chamber of lent opportunity for a limited ence to agility at all levels," According to Marilyn, a dog Though the Rundes rent the • Monday, Feb, 13: Outback Commerce at (734) 453-4040. number of qualified fine Marilyn said. needs at least 6-12 months to building which houses the Steakhouse artists, Acceptance to the fair The couple will soon add train, It also requires a high school, they hope to buy it and • Wednesday, Feb. 15: Relay for life kickoff will be delivered on or before tracking and classes for dogs level of comfort with the agility eventually add more space. Panera Bread Canton is teaming up with April 3 and booth fees will only that are new to show prepara- equipment. "When that happens it will , • Thursday, Feb. 16: the American Cancer Society be refunded before July 5. To tion. Art Runde works in a shop be the largest training center in Carrabba's Italian Grill to bring the Relay for Life to obtain an application go to The pinnacle of preparation on-site, building the apparatus Michigan," Art Runde said. • Thesday, Feb. 21: Emagine the community for the eighth www,canton-mi.orgor call Kris is to master the Master Agility needed for the dogs' agility The Canine Training and 1Theatre ' year. In preparation for the Darby at (734) 560-6169 or Champion title. training, and the facility also Sports Center is located at All business owners and annual event, Waltonwood at Joyce Murphy at (734) 394- "You've really done some- has a padded puppy room, 45570 Maben Road, north of husiness property owners in Cherry Hill (42500 Cherry Hill 5174. thing if you get that far;' Art where new trainees can get Ford, just west of Canton Runde said. "If you get there, comfortable and do some one- Center Road. 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Hope Baptist Church in sentation on the school board, rience everything unless you become effective;' he added. \ Wayne. as well as administrative and are in that person's shoes." Ham-Kucharski said the Candidates wishing to run matters. The local school .:. Humes helped mediate teaching levels, will have on Trustee Tom Wysocki said position became more time- for a position on their local board is also responsible for '"\ racial problems in February students. he'd like to see the Board of consuming than he originally boards of education have finding and hiring a district c; 2001 concerning Martin "There would be some Education become more thought, with every week a two easy standards to meet superintendent. Luther King Day. At that merit to students seeing diverse. learning experience. before launching their cam- The intermediate (or time, Humes noted the dis- themselves in those roles, However, he said it's the "The first year was learning paigns. regional) school district has . trict needed to hire more positions of power;' Suffety same old problem of very few boardsmanship and the com- First, they must be a resi- the same mandates as the minorities to reflect the said. "It allows a vision for candidates seeking a seat on plexities from a district-wide dent of the community they local school district except makeup of the school commu- students, to see that there is the board, whether they be perspective that you can't get wish to represent and, sec- in two regards. The interme- ". nity. somebody like themselves white, African AInerican or of unless you are there;' he said. ond, they must be a regis~ diate district is, by defini- . Shortly afterward, three they can believe in, and look any other ethnic group, "You learn the nuances on how tered voter. Prospective can- tion, of a larger scope and African Americans were hired at what they can eventually "It would be good to have schools are run, state mandates didates can then either gath- deals with all.school dis- as principals to begin the be." some diversity, but we haven't and the pace of how fast or er signatures - at least 40 tricts within its borders. The 2002-03 school year - Current school board seen people step up to take slow things change in a school but no more than 100 - or local school district deals Cassandra Smith at Canton Trustee Richard Ham- that on," Wysocki said. '~s a district our size." pay a $100 filing fee. with policy as it affects stu- High School, Joyce Johnson Kucharski, whose son is autis- district, we're doing a fairly Bill Pratt of Plymouth The duty of the local dents, whereas the interme- at Central Middle School and tic, champions student issues good job on diversity, with TOW'Ilship,who ran for the board of education is to set diate school district - Carolyn Washington at relating to physical disabili- things like training sessions board in 2002 and lost, said the policies that govern which has very few students H ulsing Elementary. ties. He said he'd like to see for employees. It's just not not having the endorsement of operations in the district, if any - deals with policy as "I think the administration the board more diverse. reflected on the board." the Plymouth-Canton oversee budgets and take it affects the member dis- should approach some of the "I think it would be a won- Education Association and its action on student-related tricts within its borders. leaders in our community and derfu~ addition, and change tb ruscato®ho metown IIfe.com 1,100teachers hurt him. ask for potential candidates;' the dynamics of the board;' (734) 459-2700 However, Pratt believes current candidates may "The union approval Plymouth Township clerk's have it easier since state weighed too heavily because of office. In lieu of signatures, law took the administering of the small turnout," Pratt said. candidates can pay a $100 the elections away from the '~t least now, the election gets filing fee to be put on the bal· school districts a~d to the trust a wider distribution." lot. . of the municipal clerks. who Nominating petitions with send Qut many more absentee 40 signatures are due by 4 p.m. [email protected] ballutb. Tue6uay, Feb. 7J at the (734) 459-1700

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Despite a dreary economy, the Canton Community Foundation's Winter Ball was again a big success. About 570 of the community's most recognizable people showed up for the annual event, which celebrated its 12th year Jan. 21 at Laurel Manor in Livonia. And while those in attendance enjoyed a gourmet dinner, rubbed shoulders and danced the night away, the real benefit of the ball is the fact that it helps pay for scholarships and important community programs. In fact, it is the foundation's largest fund-raiser of the year. Although the event drew far fewer people than it has in the past - some 1,400 people attended in 1999 - it still brought in more than $50,000. That will help fund 35 college scholarships offered through the foundation. The scholarships are open to not only Canton students, but also those in Plymouth and Plymouth Township. The foundation also uses some of the money for grants to various community causes, such as the establishment of youth programs. In fact, since its inception more than a decade ago, the foundation has granted out more than $800,000, according to Joan Noricks, the foundation's president. It is true that many people - a virtual who's who of the Canton community - attend the event to network and perhaps expand their business opportunities. But it's cer- tainlya lot easier spending the $100 for a ticket, or more for different levels of sponsorship, knowing the money is '~ "Detroit Lions for most of my Community Editor Advertising Director of Arts, the inspiring videos, and the natural life on this planet gave us this E'mall: prophetic words of Judge McCree creat- news today? I think you should. Hugh Gallagher Peter Nelli [email protected] Managing Editor General Manager -='" . Susan Rosiek Richard Aginian QUOTABLE Executive Editor President IPublisher "I screamed. My husband was in the shower and I screamed so loud that he came running out. putting on his shirt and Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute yelling, 'What's wrong? Are you OK?'" to the business success of our customers: - Canton resident Colleen Walter, discussing her response when she found out she and 18 of her friends will get to dance with the Rolling Stones during halftime of the Super 80wl www.lwmetownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer & Eccentric I Thursday,February2, 2006 (C) A7 Granholm's speech outlined Village Theater helps prove her strategy for re-election that arts can lift up the spirit Just as important, however, is the fact nybody who doubts the political smarts of Gov. Granholm proposed increasing the wage by nearly that close to 10,000 performers ntilized Jennifer Granholm would do well to look care- $2 an honr to $6.85, effective January 2007. And the theater's facilities. There were a A fully at the State of the State address she deliv- she pledged to lead a campaign to place the boost total of 1,355 performances, classes anG.", ered last week. on the statewide ballot this fall. What a wonderful rehearsals last year. ',", Other politicians in her shoes might have way to appeal to union voters to turn out strong in The Village Theater has become ,,': approached this speech with dread, for the state of the middle of a tough campaign! somewhat of a mecca for the performing the state is not, by any measure, anything to brag • College-boundkids and their parents, both arts in this area. Its existence has .,:' about. The governor is saddled with a terrible econ- increasingly concerned about increasesin tuition, will helped spawn a number of local the ate" ~; omy,a formidable (and formidably well-financed) he pleased by Granholm'sproposal to re-jiggerthe groups, from acting troupes like the , " Republican opponent in Dick DeVosand a GOP- Merit Scholarship program to award a full $4,000 to Spotlight Players (formerly the dominated Legislature that will do anything and students who completetwo years of college. Plymouth Theater Guild) to the 60- everything it can to make her life difficult. There's more than politics lurking behind this one. piece Canton Concert Band. In fact, this YetGranholm responded with a speech that was In comparison with other states, Michigan's labor newspaper gets calls all the time from both masterfully delivered and forceJails far behind in percentage of workers with people looking for publicity for the new ' which showed a shrewd under- college degrees, and four grand for kids who stick it theater group they have started. And standing of the probable electoral out for two years should be a pretty good incentive. they all tell me the same thing: They ~ landscape come November. The prospect of a much tougher school curriculum wouldn't have done it without the As you listened to her speech, you - including four years of English and math, two of Village Theater as a vehicle for their " " could see her systematically clicking social studies and science and two years of a foreign productions. through a list oflikely political tar- langnage - might make kids in school nervous. The place has become somewhat of a: A gets, be they Democratic, independ- But most of them can't vote yet - and their par- lightning rod for the arts. And that's ",': ent or moderate Republican. ents, at least, are by now beginning to realize that exactly what township officials had " Phil She had something for workers for merely getting a high school diploma without really Kurt hoped when they opened the place. ." Power small companies; for poor people knowing anything is hardly the route to a secure Kuban The other thing that is great about th~., without health insurance; workers economic future for their children. theater is the fact that it can also host :r, scraping along on the minimum wage; college-bound They'll look kindly on the governor's proposal. events not necessarily related to the , kids and their parents; K-12students and their fami- (Even the Republicans are unlikely to stop this one.) performing arts. The recent celebration'. lies; and entrepreneurs and ventore capital types. • The rapidly growing health sciences sector in honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and She knows perfectly well that the Legislature is Michigan cannot but be enthused at her call for other civil rights leaders is just one not about to approve any of her proposals, bnt polit- repealing current medieval state restrictions on stem example. The place has also been used ically,that won't hurt her a bit. cell research that could lead to cures for diseases like for Canton Township Supervisor Tom ,. Wasn't it Harry Truman who laid out a similar set diabetes and alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Yack's state of the township address and .. of challenges and won an upset victory for president A fair number of companies that might locate in events hosted by the Canton Chamber""'> in 1948by campaigning against "a do-nothing Michigan have said they won't corne as long as the of Commerce. Republican Congress?" Legislature's head-in-the-sand attitude toward sci- Some people will always question the,,, Let's consider Granholm's main proposals, and to entific research persists. need for a publicly subsidized perform·~·-J whom they are likely to appeal: The overall picture is clear. If the major purpose ing arts theater. And there is good rea~:'\I. • She called for a new 401(k)-type savings retire- of a politician's life and career is to get (re)elected, son for such skepticism, especially when:" ment plan for employees of small businesses that Granholm did a mighty fine job of preparing for the economy is in the shape it's been in",}, don't offer pensions. Her idea was that the state political conflict coming this fall. But there is no denying what kind of ',;:. should set up the apparatus for the program with- The only sad thing is that nowhere in her speech impact the arts and live entertainment~:::7~ out kicking in any matching funds. did she tackle the really fundamental issues facing can have, particularly on children, who''':) "Peopleshouldn't be counting on SocialSecurityfor Michigan and its urgent need to restructure our are inundated with far too much popular '" their retirement nest egg;'state Treasurer Jay Rising hemorrhaging economy. Those include the chronic culture these days - from the junk that, :,r told TheDetroit News. 'We know that 60 percent of structural state budget deficit, now at well over $1 is on television to violence-laden video :'--:1 j firmswith 25 employeesor less offerno 401(k):' billion per year, and the archaic, arcane and busi- games that seem to be so prevalent. ;,~, . Hard to see how conservative voters can argue ness-unfriendly single business tax. I, for one, was inspired by Orchestra: ,0 against this. For years, Republicans have asserted Worst of all may be the many cuts higher educa- Canton's performance, which reminded ..~ that workers should take more individual responsi- tion has suffered in recent years, which have dam- me that good music can really lift the '.': bility for their own retirement. aged the launch pad for creative innovation on spirit. I also realized that a venue like • The governor proposed creating a health insur- which our economic future depends. the Village Theater can help lift up the',,:,,, ance plan for the 550,000 working poor who have I know, I know.The governor knows perfectly well spirit of a community. I- ~~) no health care coverage. That proposal will need she won't get anywhere banging her head against a To learn more about the Village approval from both the feds and the Legislature. Legislature and a political system that is both unable Theater, including a schedule of its " ". There was no clue as to what this would cost, or and unwilling to deal with these issues. But sooner upcoming performances, visit the Web' where the money would come from. But the half mil- or later, somebody's got to. And as Moses could have site www.canton- lion-pius Michigan folks affected certaInlyare not told her, sometimes a leader just bas to lead. mi.orgl CPAEC!about.asp. goingto blame their governor for standing up for :;1.'..: them - or reward the GOP for sneering at the idea. Phil Power is a longtime observer of politics, economics and Kurt Kuban is editor of the Canton Observer. He • Likewise, the low-wage workers who would education issues in Michigan. He would be pleased to hear from can be reached via e'mail at kkuban@homelownc, " stand to benefit by an increased minimum wage. readers at [email protected]. Iife.tom ornyphone.al (1341'459'27~O:"!' !, Great rates everyday.

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Feb. l6, at th vations in kitchen tech' . Kay did the interior decorating herself, and KayPon nology. asking advice from designer friends Nancy MDCis at 1700 Stutz: , McGowen of McGowen Associates at north off Maple (15 Mile), Chapman House in Rochester, Jeffrey ~ between Coolidge anl!.,:Il of Jeffrey ~ Interiors in Birmingham Crooks. Call (248) 64~~ ~, and Lucy Earl of Jones-Keena & Co. in Kayand MikePonicallstand in their foyer.They 4772 or visit michigan; ~ •. have livedin the newly(onstructedhome since design.com. ;": k PLEASE SEE PARTY. 114 April, Timeontheir I•• SquidSoap, a Iiq.uid~ 2 soap dispenser, tea(h~ :' youngsters ages 310 12 a better way of washing their hands. Wlle,n the di~~. When shopping for an iPod, pUl)iplS presse:d, inkmark Is put 0 child's hand. The Ink, which has FDA-approved Jogrl'd.ie:nts, can, be consider a Creative alternative remo.illiifonly after 15 to 20 seconds of thorough files, which come from only one video). 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GARDEN CALENDAR Farmington Garden Club Youcan evaluate life expectancy of home The Farmington Garden Clubwillmeet at noon Monday,Feb. 6, at the .,II A slate roof can last much longer - even up to 100 Longacre House, on the west side of Ifyou're a conscientious consumer, you know how ~ long milk lasts, how long bread lasts and even how years - but it may not suit the overall design ofyan! Farmington Roadbetween 10and If long yon can keep that frozen turkey. But do you home. Mile. know how long your roof or furnace will last? Maintaining your home's exterior can be done The topic willbe flower arranging. Craig Lee of The HomeTeam Inspection Service through painting wood shingles, vinyl or aluminum Guests are welcome. of Northville has some advice for homeowners who siding or other weatherproofing treatments. DellaHaydon,an accredited flower are looking to start the New Year with a clean slate Waterproofing, which can be used on wood siding show judge and past president of the - or asphalt. or decking, must be reapplied everyone to five Farmington HillsFiowerArrangers "When we perform home inspections, we offer a years, depending on the products used. Guiid,willshow the basics of design detailed report on the condition of your major Vinyl siding can last up to 50 years with minimal as well as tips for more advanced appliances and household systems at the time of maintenance. arrangements. inspection," said Lee. If your home has wood shingles, it may be time to Hardy Plant Society 'I\.nd while we can't offer a guarantee on life of consider replacing or treating the outside in order TheHardy Plant Society willmeet 7 your home or its parts, an inspection does give you to prevent wood rot or unsightly chipping. p.m. Monday,Feb. 6. at Congregational sOIl!ething to start with when determining your "If you have a good working roof over your head, Church of Birmingham,on Woodward overall home maintenance plan for the next five to it may be time to concentrate on the inside," Lee at Cranbrook Road in BloomfieldHills. 10 years." said. Beth Rowleyof Four Seasons Garden Taking good care of your home can end up paying One major household item that you don't want to Center willtalk about Basics of dividends in the future with less household emer- find yourself without is your water heater. Design.Aformer architect. Rowley gencies and more planned - and budgeted - reno- Whether you have a gas or electric water heater, decided five years ago to followher vations, Lee said. . it may last on average 11 to 14 years, depending on loves of horticulture and design and "Life expectancy can vary greatly depending on how it has been maintained and other factors. work at FourSeasons. the quality of materials used, the installation, how Other major appliances - including dishwashers, Guest fee $3. Forinformation, cali it's been maintained and even some environmental refrigerators and electric ranges - can last from 10 (248) 589-2286. f",ctors, but the National Association of Home to 20 years, the NAHB says. The group's Website is www.hardy- Builders can give an accurate estimate to the aver- "During an inspection, if we discover a possible plantsoc iety-greatl akes.org. age life cycles of these household items;' Lee said. problem with a water heater or furnace, or any Hili & Dale One of the most important and fundamental other major appliance, we often recommend to the The Hill& DaleGarden Clubwillhave a parts to a home is the roof, which can last anywhere homeowner to bring in an appliance expert who can generai meeting 7 p.m.Thursday, Fep. from 15 to 100 years, according to the NAHB esti- give you a solid evaluation and an estimate to fix or 9. at the Heritage Park Visitor's Center, mates. replace the questionable component," Lee said. on Farmington Road between 10and t1 An asphalt shingle roof can last anywhere from 15 For more tips on life expectancy, or for tune-up Mile.Past president Jean Moranwili to 30 years on average, depending on what kind of suggestions and other maintenance guidelines, visit give a presentation on Masterpiece materials were used during installation and ifthe wwvv.hometeaminspection.com or call Craig Lee at Fioral Designs on a Budget. roof has sustained weather damage through exces- (734) 420-4611. The public may attend. sive moisture or wind. For more information, contact Mar Scawiyat (248)333'3108or [email protected]. livonia Garden Club Pervious concrete drains water The livonia Garden Clubwillmeet 7:30 p.m.Tuesday,Feb. 7,at the livonia Q: Every time it rains or when the pavement with a large volume pavement can pass 3 to 5 gallons Senior Center, FiveMileand snow melts, we have a puddle (15 to 35 percent) of of water per minute, which is far Farmington roads. problem on the concrete walk that interconnected voids or empty greater than most conceivable Kathy Israel. certified master garden' goes around our house. I've heard spaces. Like conventional rain events and higWyeffective er and MichiganState University that there's a new kind of concrete concrete, it's made from a in controlliug storm water board member, willpresent a program that drains water. Is this true? If so, mixture of cement, coarse drainage. Pervious concrete .about foliage plants that provide how does it work? aggregates and water. However, improves safety for walks and color, texture and interest for the gar- A: Yes, there is a type of concrete it contains little or no sand, driveways because water will den landscape. that actually allows water to which results in a porous open- flow through it and not form Visitors are welcome. flow through it into the ground. cell structure that water passes puddles or icy areas. Orchid Festival It is known as pervious concrete. through readily. Call the Michigan Concrete English Gardens willhost its fourth It is only new to Michigan; These factors allow pervious Association at (800) 678-9622. annuai OrchidFestival,featuring two pervious concrete has been' used pavements to approach natural Prepared by the MichiganConcrete weekends of free seminars, visits from in the South and on the West ground cover in heat absorbing Association,a non-profit organization growers and a display of more than 50 Coast since the 1970s. and storage capacity. serving the Michiganready-mix indus- varieties of orchids. Per>i.ous concrete is a concrete Certain types of porous try. The festival takes place at all six ,., EnglishGardens stores during • February, which is National Orchid Month. Scheduled seminars Include Introduction to Orchids (1 p.m.)and Orchid Re-potting Techniques (3 p.m.), both Saturday, F~b.4; AdvanceOrchid Growing(1p.m.),Sunday, Feb.5, and Sunday, Feb. 12:GrowingBeaufiful Orchids (1 p.m.)and Orchid Re'potting OemcJnstration(3 p.m.),both Saturday, : Feb, t1. Orchidgrowers willdiscuss the differ- , ent orchid varieties, orchid care and: tips for re·biooming. as weilas answer 1 questions. Amongthe featured speakers willbe John Doherty of Zephyrus Orchids, I I Lawrence J. Ohlman illof Orchidsby I Ohlman,and DonGarlingfrom THE BRAND NEW PRODUCTION MichiganState University. For more information about the Masonic Temple Theatre • Feb. 21-26, Tixat FisherTheatrebox EnglishGardens Orchid Festival,visit www.englishgardens.com or contact office& allticlcetmaster outletsinc.MarshallField's' ticketmastercome one of the EnglishGardens locations, ; charge'bY·.Phone248·645-6666'Into 313·872·1000,NederlanderOetroitcom J', which include: WestBloomfieid,6370 j annieontour.com·Groups(12ormorelcallweekdays313·871-1132 ' I Orchard LakeRoad,(248)851-7506: j l\'" 3ignedperformanceforthedeafFriday,Feb.24at8PM .. L.S.II. Baa' <:If V ABNAMR~ RoyalOak-Troy.490t Coolidge ; Highway,(248)280·9500; Dearborn i Heights, 22650 Fordat Outer Drive, : (313)278-4433:and AnnArbor.155N. ' Mapleat Jackson in the MapleVillage Shopping Center, (734)332-7900. Matthael Botanical Gardens ~"., Throughout history. plants have ignit· ed passion - for adventure, for knowl' edge. for love.Whether a matter of aroma or taste. medicinal properties, or seductive powers. plants have always held a fascination for cultures around the world. DuringFebruary, Matthaei Botanical Gardens and NicholsArboretum (MBGNA)willhighlight "plants of pas" sion" with public lectures, tours of thel Conservatory, and a family day event. '1 Ailevents willtake place at Matthaei. Botanical Gardens,1800 N.Oixboroin 1 AnnArbor. . Reservations are strongly recom- -; mended for each event. Call(734)647' , 7600 for reservations and more infor' , mation. IIPlants of Passion: Forbidden Fruits, a lecture by MBGNAcurator DavidC.I Michener,is scheduied 1p.m.Saturday, i Feb. 4. Thetalk willbe followed by a 1 walk in the Conservatory to see fea' ; American tured plants, including the chocolate l BLINDS, WALLPAPER & MORE tree, camellias and gardenias. Docents i willbe on hand to answer questions. : 800-380-6782 Cost is $10for the public.$7for ,j I www.americanblinds.com/sah MBGNAmembers. Seating limitedto : I, 100. 1 I ORvisit our Plymouth Showroom at 909 N. II Chocolate, a lecture by Patrick l , Sheldon Road. Call for details and directions. Fields.AKA"Doctor Chocoiate."is ' scheduled 1p.m.Sunday, Feb.19. Chocolate tasting willfollowthe taik. I Cost is $t5 for the public, $10for MBGNAmembers. Seating limitedto 100. : II FamilyDayat the Gardens is sched- . uied 1-3:30p.m.Sunday, Feb, 26.Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the Conservatory, have a snack and listen to stories told by Jean Gordon,and pot a chocolate mint plant (one per child)to take home. Cost per child Is $7 for the public,$5 for MBGNAmembers. Observer& EccentricIThursday,February2,2006 www.hometownlife.com AT HOME

HOME CALENDAR Home decor techniques taught will apply to future ture. quilts, Asian items, jewelry. crys- Appliance repairs are harder Haberman fabrics. 905 S. Main in home decorating classes. tal. silver and other pieces. Royal Oak, offers a variety of home Femily treasures Proceeds benefit the visually impaired decor classes for different sewing skill Shannon's Organizing Service will and blind throughout southeast levels. present Preserving family Treasures Michigan. friends of Vision, OIO'svol- Call (248) 541-0010,e-mail 7-8;30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb.7.at Utica unteer group, manages the show. ,1 today, but don't give up Contactus®Habermanfabrics.com or High School. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.. ; visit www.Habermanfabrics.com. Contact professional organizer Admission is $8. A silent auction and The schedule includes Lip Cord Shannon 8urdick for registration door prizes will be featured. Yes,you can still do some of the repairs Workshop, Monday. Feb.6 (fee is S25); information at (248) 854-7037 or shan- Dumouchelle Art Galleries will provide" Simple Upholstered Ottoman. non®SOSorgan Izing.com. verbal appraisals of small. handcar- ~ yourself, but not as many as in the past. Wednesdays, Feb.8-22 ($60); Whether you are a busy parent trying ried items for $5 per item both days. The manufacturers aren't making it easy, Advanced Curtain. Thursdays, Feb.9 to to keep up with things, or an empty A preview party will take place 6:30-10 March 2 ($80); and Beginner Pillow. nester paring down on your belong- p.m. friday. Feb.10.Tickets are $75. n incorporating so much electronics into Mondays. Feb.13-27($60). ings, this class Is for you. S100and S150;reservations are " In the Feb.6 workshop. learn how to People are torn between their senti- required. The Grosse Pointe Animal'" them that are almost impossible to self· join twisted lip cord flaWlessly, blend- ments and the stress of deciding what Adoption Society will have adoptable diagnose. They have even changed the ing the ends together to make it look to do with such precious treasures as dogs at the party. ," continuous. Your pillows will never be photos, children's art work and family for more information. call (313)824-" ''"' screws that hold things together, and it's the same again once you learn this heritage. The class will help you 4710 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. week' :::' valuable technique. decide whatto save. and the best way days, or visit www.eyeson.org.' "" tough to find a screwdriver to match the In the curtain class. learn how to to save your belongings. Make centerpieces ,, configuration of the screw head. make pieated draperies, a classic. Organizing family The Center for Lifelong learning at".'S) ever-popular window treatment. You'll Shannon's Organizing Service will Henry ford Community College will""'" offer a course on how to make cor-" "". rating SQ much electronics into them that are make a custom window treatment for present Organizing Your Busy family sages, centerpieces and bouquets Appliance almost impossible to self-diagnose. your home. Create a personalized lOOk 7-8;30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.8. at Royal 'Jl'!:' Doctor They have even changed the screws that by changing the style and spacing of Oak Kimball High School. Mondays, Feb.20 to March 20. hold things together, and it's tough to find a the pleats, or choose the more infor- Contact professional organizer The class will take place at HfCC's .. '" screwdriver to match the configuration of the mal tab-top drape. Shannon Burdick for registration Dearborn Heights Center at 22586 Ann::' Joe screw head. In the ottoman class, learn simple information at (248) 854-7037 or shan- Arbor Trail. between Warren Avenue - Gagnon It's as if there isa trick to even getting inside upholstery techniques as you trans- non®SOSorganlzing.com. and Outer Drive. .. some of these products. form an old footstool, bench or table The class will show you how to bring a Participants should bring a notebook, into a trendy ottoman. The first ses- sense of calm to your life by learning pen or pencil and wire cutters. All " ASK FOR INFORMATION sion will be demonstration and the ways to balance your time spent On other supplies will be provided. ,~', As a do-it-yourselfer, you have to make "tear-down" of your base. You'II work and family. The cost is Sl?9 for Oearborn SChool friends with people in the appliance repair rebuild. reupholster and trim your Antiques show District residents, S199for non-resi- industry who are willing to give you the infor- new piece in the remaining two ses- The Oetrolt Institute of dents. To register or for more infor~ q mation necessary to help you save money. sions. Ophthalmology will host its ninth mation. call (677) 855-5252 or visit U These types of businesses aren't as plentiful In the pillow class, beginning sewers annual antiques show, Visions to www.hfcc.edu/Cl2. for more informa- ' .. as they once were. The industry has lost some will learn the basics while making two Remember/Eyes on Antiques, tion about HfCC, visit www.hfcc.edu. ." 10,000 appliance repair companies in the past decorative square or rectangular pil- Saturday-Sunday, Feb.11-12,at the Participants will learn how to create 15 years, but some are still around. lows. using bias-cut. fabric-covered Eleanor and Edsel ford House handmade floral pieces using basic The homeowner in this country still has the cording and inserted trims. learning Activities Center. 1100lake Shore floral-handling techniques. design ingenuity and presence of mind to figure out how to use a rotary cutter. cutting Road in Grosse Pointe Shores. principles and creative tips from how things work. bias and using a zipper foot to cover More than 2S dealers from around the internationally known floral educator Sometimes all it takes is an explanation of cording will be included. Many of the country will display and sell fine furni- and designer Robbin Yelverton. the mechanics of things. I don't want you to give up because it looks impossible to remove the front panel on a St. Robert f3ellarmine School washer or dryer. Trust me, it comes off. The days of buying an appliance, using it Ha6 Opening6 For You! and not worrying about it are over. The high cost of these products today and that they Founded to Serve the Communitie6 of Redford, don't make them like they used to will cause all of us to take better care of them. Livonia, We6tland & Dearborn Hieght6 HARDER TO REPAIR Use the simple, common sense maintenance Weemphasize Strength in academics, Respect for others and Belief in The above is a true story that shows the sim- instructions that are in the operating manual. plicity of repairs that were needed. The ques- Compare it to buying a used car with Christ/an values in a quality faith-based, educational, safe environment, tion now is, are major appliances still that 200,000 miles on the odometer. Don't drive it We are accepting enrollment for our preBChool. We have openings in grades K-8 for the easy to repair? hard, don't abuse your major home appli- 2006-2007 SChoolyear. Latchkey 15available before and after school. "Strong academic With the removal of warranties recently ances. Stay tuned. curriculum as well as art, music, library, computer, physical education, and French," announced, what are you going to say when the service technician tells you it will cost you Joe Gagnon can now be heard on WWJ-950 and WXYT- $300 to fix your $500 appliance? Try, "Holy 1270. He is a member and past president of the Society of OPEN HOUSE' Sunday, Maroh 19th • 11:30-2:00 smokes, I've got to fix this thing myself. It Consumer Affairs Professionals. His phone number is Pleasecall 313-937-1655 and reserve a spot in our SRB family today! costs too much to get it done." (248) 455-7281. 00 you have a question about an appli- Yes,you can still do some of the repairs ance or a problem you have with an appliance? E-mail www.strobertbellarmine.com yourself, but not as many as in the past. The your question to kabramczyk®hometownlife.com and it manufacturers aren't making it easy, incorpo- will be forwarded to Joe Gagnon.

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RELIGION CALENDAR If you want to submit an Item for the discussionof Jesusandthe first disci- TicketMasterlocations in Detroit (248) person,$5 per family. Proceedsgo Journeyman,at 11771Newburghand James Dillet Freemanat noon religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- ples (Feb.2,9,16,23),Jesusandthe 12 645-6566or TicketMaster.com.A non' towards FallFamilyRetreat.The Plymouth,Livonia.This unique group Thursday,Feb.9, at Unity of Livonia, 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, (March9,16,23,30),andJesusandthe refundableservicefee applies.For church will have different comesfrom WestVirginia and is being 28660 Five Mile, between Middlebelt i\ Observer Newspapers, 36251 missionof the 12(April 20,27and May information, visit www.superbowlgo' games/cardsto play or bring yOUr featured at churches throughout and Inkster. Haveyou ever wondered , Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI48150.The 4,11).Chapters8-16will be studied speIcelebratlan.com. gamesand teach someoneelsea new Michigan. A love offering will be what the three most important things deadline for an announcement to later in the year. Toregister,call (734) Mixer card night game.Forinformation, call (734)425- taken during service to support their you have done in your lifetime are?In appear in the Thursday edition is 425-5950. 7 p.m.Friday,Feb.3,in KnoxHall, at 5653. ministry. Call(734)464'0990. the playa king wonders and when he noon Monday. Spaghetti dinner WardEvangelicalPresbyterianChurch, Acoustic concert Superbowl XL party passesaway,in order to continue on, 3-7p.m.Friday,Feb.3,RiversidePark 40000 SixMile,Northville. Presented Folksinger Terry Gondaperforms 7 A safe,sober family event 6 p,m.(din- h'emusic find out. Bring a dish to Churchof Godwill beserving a by SingleAdult Ministries,no card p.m.Saturday,Feb.4, in the coffee- ner) Sunday,Feb.5,game on the big share if you can. If you can't, come FEBRUARY spaghetti dinner to raisemoneyfor skills are required. Freechildcare. Call housevenue at Unity of Livonia,28660 screenTVat 7 p.m.,at Unity of anyway.FeaturesWiseGUys'N Gals missionaries,at 11771Newburghand (248)374'5920. FiveMiie, between Middlebeltand Livonia,28660 FiveMile,between members Sharolyn White,ChetLatka Bible study groups Plymouth,Livonia.Minimumdonation Orthodox music workshop Inkster.Gondarecently releasedher Middlebeit and Inkster. Bring a dish to and Marilyn Welis.Forinformation, TheWednesdaygroup meets10a.m. is $3.50peradult. $1.50children12and TheMusicMinistry of the Councilof first CD- love. lose,repeal, she has share if you wish, free ham sandwich- call (734)421-1760. to noon on the first andthird under.Therewill alsobe bakedgoods OrthodoxChristianChurchesof performed in Englandandthe U.S., es,popand chips. If you aren't a fan, Divorce workshop Wednesdayof each month (Feb.15), that can be purchasedseparately. Metropolitan Detroit conducts a two- and was a finalist in the 2003 there will be board gamesfor adults 8egins 7-9:30p.m.Thursday,Feb.9, the Thursday group 7-9 p.m.on the Prizeswill beawardedthroughout the part workshop on Communicating SusquehannaMusicFestivalsong- and moviesfor children. Thecommu- and runs for 7 weeks until March23, first and third Thursdayof each evening. Takeout availabie.Orders God'sWordThroughSong,Gestureand writer competition. Admission$10. nity is invited. For informalion, call, at WardEvangelicaiPresbyteria~. month (Feb.2 and16);in the rectory can be piacedat (734)464-0990. ServiceFriday-Saturday,Feb.N.The Call(734)421-1760. (734)421-1760. Church,40000 Six Mile,Northville. at St. Michaei'sthe Archangel Catholic Gospel music Fridaysessionis free. Registration for Marriage preparation Grief workshop Cost is $30 for pre-registralion, $20 Church,Plymouth and Hubbard, Eveningof Inspiration brings the Saturdayis $25plus$5 for lunch.For Samaritan CounselingServicesregu- Fromgrief to new hope begins 7-8:45 . returning participants, $35at door. , Livonia.TheWednesdaygroup is gospelto the biggestgameon earth information, call (313)274-1226or send larly offers a special Saturdaywork- p.m.Monday,Feb.6, continue for 8 Cost includes the bookGrowing _.studying Womenof Couragein the for one night in the GospelMusic [email protected]. shop for engagedcouplesasthey pre- MondaYSin RoomA105at Ward Through Divorce by Jim Smokeand a Bible,the Thursday group The Letters Capitaiof the World,the Cityof Oetroit Tobogganfun' . pare for marriage.Thenextworkshop EvangelicalPresbyterian Church, closing night dinner. Forinformation, of St. Paulfrom Prison.Classesare . during SuperBowlXL. Withan evening Junior high students will be going to will be 9:30 a.m.to 3:30p.m.Saturday, 40000 Six Mile, Northville. Nocharge. call (248)374-5920. small and informal and basedon the of inspirational music,soul-stirring "TheFridge"toboggan shoot at Feb.4, at First PresbyterianChurch, Pre'register by Colling(248)374-5966, Valentines wanted Little RockScripture Series.Forinfor- testimonies from NFLplayersandsur' WaterfordOaksPark3-9:30p,m. Ann Arbor.Theworkshopencourages Lutheran course Trinity EpiscopaiChurchis collecting mation, call (734)261-1455. priseguests, the concert kicks-off Saturday,Feb.4, leavesat 3 p.m.from couples to addressmanyaspectsof Forall Lutherans - old, new and any- valentines to be distributed to the res- Bible study SuperBowlWeekend7:45p.m.Friday, the MemorialChurchof Christ,35475 marriage and teachestechniquesfor one in between,begins7-8:30 p.m. idents of Willow CreekAssistedliving Mark:TheBeginning of the Gospel Feb.3,at MasonicTemple.Theevent FiveMile,Livonia.Costis $12.Dress effective communication andconflict Tuesday,Feb.7,andcontinues weekly in Belleville. Homemadeor store (Chapters1-8) begins7-8:30p.m. features Patti LaBelle,TheWinans, warm.Callthe church at (734)464- managemBnt.Fordetails and registra- through March28,at Hoiy Trinity bought valentines can be signed with Thursday,Feb.2, at St.Aidan Catholic MaryMary,TheClarkSistersand 6722. tion, call (734)677-0609. LutheranChurch, 39020Five Mile, your first name Church,17500Farmington,Livonia. HezekiahWaikerandthe Love Family game night Gospel quartet Livonia.Call(734)464-0211. and dropped off by Feb.10at Trinity Thethree units include a presentation FellowshipChoir.Therewill be surprise 6-8 p.m.Saturday,Feb.4, at First 10:45a.m.Sunday,Feb.5, Riverside Play and potluck church, 11575Belleville Rd.,Belleville by OavidConrad,director of faith for' guest appearanc... UnitedMethodist Church,6.443' Park Churchof Godhosts a southern Presentedby WiseGUys'N GalsSenior (734)699-3361.Formore information, mation, question/answer session and Ticketsare $45'$75and availableat Merriman,GardenCity.Costis $2 per gospel quartet known asThe Group,a play by poet and author call Linda at (734)484-5033.

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r Wl! :: t EMMA RUTH HEDEMAN JANE L. RUTHENBERG Age 95, a retired solar astronomer, of Age 85, of Birmingham, January 31, Annapolis and formerly of Falls 2006, Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Church, Va., and Clarkston, Mich., Royal Oak. Jane and her husband died of heart disease Jan. 25 at her William Ruthenberg were both long home. Born Nov. 25, 191O,and raised time teachers with Birmingham Public in Baltimore, Miss Hedeman graduat~ Schools. Jane was teaching at Pierce ed from Eastern High School where School for years and then taught at the she excelled in academics, particularly Pembroke Elementary School in math and science. In 1931 she gradu- Birmingham for many years, retiring ated from Goucher College and in 1986, Graduate of Eastern Rev. Leonard Cheeseborough and wife Adrienne received a master of arts degree in Michigan University, degree in educaw mathematics from Duke University in tion and received her masters in edu~ 1936. She began her career as a math cation at University of Michigan. One teacher at Eastern High School in of Jane's pleasures was gardening and Baltimore. During World War II she she was also an excelleht seamstress, was a member of the WAVES in the Survived by her husband of 68 yrs. Naval Reserve. She was a lieutenant William Ruthenberg. Her daughter, Ministers work together senior grade meteorologist from 1942 Linda Ruthenberg of Birmingham and to 1945 and was stationed in Seattle. one Son Michael W. of Bloomfield r'n 1948 Miss Hedeman obtained a Hills. Visitation is Thursday, from 2 to master of science degree in astronomy 4p.m. Funeral Service will be held at from the University of Michigan and the Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820. E. for good of community began a long career as a solar Maple, Birmingham, Friday, astronomer with the university's February 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m. McMath-Hulbert Solar Observatory. Interment at White Chapel Memorial BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Engebretson, Cheeseborough Along with her colleague, Helen W. Cemetery will be private. began approaching church Dodson, she completed research STAFF WRITER which was frequently published and LAWRENCE STOCK leaders, More than 40 minis- her work is still used today. Among Age 74, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL., for- The Rev. Debra Klein ters gathered for that first her man~ papers are IlTimeVariations merly of Farmington, passed away on remains positive, yet disap- luncheon. Since then atten- in' Solar Activity, ll' IlCatalogue of Solar tl January 14, 2006. Mr. Stock, a retired pointed, that clergy from only dance at meetings has dwin- Particle Events, 1955~1969 and educator, taught at Ft. Lauderdale IlExperimental Comprehensive Flare five of about 70 churches in dled. Undaunted, the organi- High School for 40 years. He traveled zation has scheduled a series Indices for Certain Flares, 1970- widely and used slides from these Livonia turned out for an 1974/' A world traveler, she attended travels to teach his students. He was interfaith prayer service host- of speakers throughout 2006 conferences and gave talk;sat astrono~ an avid gardener and his favorite ed by the city's ministerial including Bruce Wong who my meetings all over the world. She phrase was "cultivate your garden", completed one entire around-the~ organization at talks about leadership on meaning your mind, He leaves two March 9. Wong is president of world-trip in 1973 and at age 86 took·a sons, Mike and John ofFt. Lauderdale, Madonna trip through the Panama Canal. While two granddaughters, brothers Jim of Unive,r~ity on Michigan Theological Seminar Miss Hedeman never married, she was Michigan, Vince of Hawaii, and sisters Jan. 14, The in Plymouth. like a mother to her many nieces and Lorraine Christensen of Farmington .nephews, her family said.'ln particular, Riverside Park "Our mission is to Come and Mary Corby of Hawaii. --shealways pushed her nieces to excel Church of God together and share knowledge 'and made it a point to expose them to RALPH JR. WALLOT pastor learned ,of the ministry to uplift one as many educational ,experiences as the value of another and be in a place of she could, bringing them alopg on her Age 49, January 28, 2006 of world travels, and doing what she. Waterford, formerly of Livonia. JOHN MICHAEL BREEN cooperation as fellowship so that if some could to further their educations, they Fathet of Steph~n and R.J. Son of Age 81, January 28, 2006. Beloved Rev. Debra Klein a member of Sister Nancy Marie Jamro~ event occurs in Livonia area said. An avid genealogist, she traveled Ursula Wallot. Brother of Catherine husband of Lois.. Loving father of the Greater we can come together and not to Germany to trace her parents' fami~ Long (Lawrence), Christine Beyer Michael (Gail) and John (Mary). Dear "We do need an interfaith be strangers to one another, to lies and organized large family (Daniel), Raymond (Tami), Charles Morristown Ministerial grandfather of Jasmine. Proud Navy organization in Livonia to share ideas and encourage one reunions where she would present her (Debi) and Gayle Lenz. Memorial Veteran ofWWn. Scout Leader for 25 Association in Tennessee. By latest research. Her work is still used visitation Saturday 12~7pm at the years. World Medical Relief Volunteer combining resources the serve all walks offaith;' said another in the ministry using today' as her relatives continue to Harry 1. Will Funeral Home, 34567 for 20 years. Funeral Service was held churches and city helped those Jamroz, a member of the the Bible to guide us in our research their ancestry. 'Surviving are Michigan Ave., Wayne. Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at in need, spiritually and finan- Felician Sisters of the Roman beliefs and leaving out our her brother, Dr. John L. Hedeman of Harry J. Will Funeral Horne, Livonia. Annapolis, and many nieces, nephews, JAMES D. "DON" MIX cially. The Livonia Ministerial Catholic church. "As ministers own denominational Biblical of God's family, God would doctrine which has divided the grand~nieces and grand~nephews. She Age 82, passed away January 28, Organization (LMO) hopes to was the daughter of the late Emma 2006. He was born on March 25, use a similar format for resolv- want us to minister as one. members;' said Elizabeth Koppelman Hedeman and 1923, in Bradford, Arkansas, to the ing issues within the commu- We're conscientious in getting Cheeseborough whose church Walter Rider Hedeman and the sister late Juddie and Sybil (Reddit) Mix. of the late Norman and Walter nity. this moving. There was a pr~ss presently holds services at 11 On December 25, 1941, he married conference in Mayor June in a.m. Sundays at Madonna Hedeman. A memorii:t.lgathering will Violet Jones. He was fOmierly of 1------,------'- "We were working as one so be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday 'at Canton and Westland, prior to moving no one would fall through the response to the University and on speCial Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of to South Lyon 11 years ago. James is cracks as far as getting help. racism,contro- occasions at Chinese Gospel Gloucester St. Burial will be private. $urvived by his wife Violet Mix of In lieu of flowers, contributions may That's what we're trying to do versy concern- Church. Green Oak Twp., three children: Jerry ing Wal-mart. Rev. Dennis Skiles "would be made to Goucher College, 1021 (Sharon) Mix of WA, Karen (Bob) here, to offer something to Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, Glenn of Westland, Cindy (Sanford) . benefit pastors in spiritual A council like to like to see more partici- Maryland 21204 for scholarships. On Reed~Nonnan of Bloomfield Hills, grovvth, churches communi- member chal- pation not only of pastors but line condolences may be made at: three siblings: Charles Mix, Renard wv,rw.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com. cating as a whole and bringing lenged us to people in the religious life - Mix, Emmalee Markin, six grandchil~ work on this youth leaders, secretaries, any- dren and seven great~grandchildren. us together to worship under Funeral Service was held on one God;' said Klein who issue." one who wants to come Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at arrived in Livonia in June and Engebretson Livonia , together with other people and SYLVIA LAYNE Phillips Funeral Home in South Lyon. now serves as LMO vice presi- Mayor Jack pra;." Skiles, of Unity Church Age 89, of San Rafael, Memo'rial contributions may be made Engebretson wholeheartedly of Livonia, regularly attends to the American Cancer Society, 2010 dent. California passed away peace~ Klein fears a difference in supports the organization that meetings of the Livonia group fully at her home Saturday, Hogback Road, Suite 6, Ann Arbor, January 28, 2006. Born in MI 48105. doctrines is keeping ministers promotes sister and brother- as well as the Dearborn from joining the Livonia hood. Cheeseborough initially .Ministerial Association. Toronto, Canada, she later VICV. TOMEI moved to Detroit where she organization which was re- asked to meet with the mayor "The organizations are met her husband (predeceased) Age 57, of Plymouth, died January activated by the Rev. Leonard about forming the, ministerial important because they allow of 62 years, Herman. In, 1977 29, 2006. He was born February 22, a place where we ca~ respect they moved to Marin County, CA 1948, in Villa S' Angelo, Italy. He is Cheeseborough of Raindrop group. where He,nnan established a rubber survived by his wife, Rosemary; his African Methodist Episcopal "When Rev. Cheeseborough each other, the diverse ways ¥ stamp business. Survived by four sons chHdren, Eric Tomei, Melissa (Alex) Church, nearly two years ago. came in to my office interested we prays, We need respect for David ( Judy) Layne of San Rafael, Shalhoub, and Amanda Tomei; his in re-establishing the ministe- each other, The biggest prob- parents, ,Domenico and Sestina A similar organization existed Irwin Layne (Jaye Preston) of La Paz, lem in the world today is not Mexico, Ron (Valerie) Layne of San Tomei; his sister, Bina Tomei; his sis~ in the 1970s and 1980s. rial organization how grateful Rafael, and Joel (Carole) Layne of ter~in~law,Patricia (Gordon) Dickey; Sister Nancy Marie Jamroz the city was that the clergy respecting one another's Livonia, Michigan: Ten grandchildren his nephews, Scott (Emily) Dickey believes it's not doctrinal dif- would partner with us;' said faiths. That. creates a lot of tur- and eleven great grandchildren. and Bradley Dickey; and his great- Mayor Jack Engebretson who's moil." nephew, Cass Dickey.' Funeral from ferences as much as busy Sylvia will be missed by all. A For more information about Graveside Memorial will be held on St. John Neumann Church, 44800 schedules that prevent minis- attended nearly all of the min- Thursday, February 2, 2006 @12:30 Warren Road, Canton, Thursday, ters from joining. As vice pres- isterial meetings held every LMO or to be on the mailing p.m. at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, 10:30am, Friends may visit at church ident of Madonna University, other month. "I believe thecity roster, call (248) 752-0500 or 2500 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, b.eginning at lOam. In lieu, of flow~ has an interest in having that send e-mail to ers, memorials may be made to her time is limited, but she California. In lieu of flowers, dona~ [email protected]. tions may be made to Hospice of Habitat for Humanity or St. Patrick's feels by pooling resources channel of communication," Marin Foundation, 17 East Sir Francis Roman Catholic Church in Detroit. everyone in the community After receiving encourage- Drake Blvd., Larkspur, CA 94939. Arrangements entrusted to Schrader~ benefits. ment from his meeting with Ichomin®hometownlife.comI i734)953-2145 Howell Funeral Home.

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Making disciples who sharetthe love of Jesus Christ Canton Christian Fellowship NEWBURG UNITED Rev. luther A. Werth. Senior Pastor & Rev. Robert Bayer, Assistant Pastor METHODIST CHURCH Pastor David WashingtQn "Where the Word is Relevant "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" alld The CCF Forni!)' tt"OlIld 1 d d h I tit ' " I", to i,""' rou to.... Peop e are Love an erst Is e Key 36500 Ann Arbor Trail between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA·TABOR Join us for Worship Service at 10:30am 734-422-0149 LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation: 9:00am MISSOURI SYNOD 25EOOGRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Laverne· So. Redford' 313·937~2424 Worship Service 313-532-2265 REDFORDTIr"IP. Located at 6500 N. Wayne Rd.• Westland, MI Rev, Jonathan Manor, Sr. Pastor and Worship Service Between Ford Road and Warren Road Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Inside Good Shepherd Church Sunday School 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. Education Hour 9:45 a.m. 734-721-9322 9:15& 11:00 A.M. It's not about Religion, it's about Relationships. Rev. Barbara E, Welbaum Nursery Provided Christian School The Rev. TImothy P. Halboth, senIor Pastor Pre·KindeiVarten.8Ih Grade Come to a place where lives are changed, famllles are made whole and mlnistry is rellli Rev. Dr. William A. Riller For more Information call The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor 313-937-2233 '-----'--'-,

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Lemon juice is on its own. lemon cleaner, double-check to assistant secretary of energy ell- ., vested in Northern California. highly acidic and is a great Bythe way, he sure to mark make sure what the active clean- The expected surge in natural cieneyfortlle DOE, says he's' " The end result becomes cleaning agent the ice tray so that the next ing ingredient really is. It's bet- gas prices this winter will force surprised at how nilJny homes t.;it'F" glazed o~, dried oranges, Pure lemon juice is great for batch of cold drinks doesn't end ter to be safe than sorry. owners of 55 million homes aren't nearly as effiCientas poss!+,;'!!,,;; orange juice, orange soda, removing stains on many of the up with a surprise flavor. Tip: Bilke orange or lemon . heated by natural gas to revisit bk. •...... , .~3· lemonade, grapefruit juice and new solid surface co'lntertops. Drop the cubes down the dis- rinds in your oven on low.Your home ener~ conservation "Homeown'ers don't realize'~:: more. Best of all it is nontoxic - and poser and the ice will coagoIate home will smell sweet and fresh measures. that. by making a few inexpen- . But best of all, we end up with you can even drink it. grease and oil and at the same all day long. Sprinkle on a little Energy efficiency that was sive, home improvemellt:s they H; a whole line of cleaning and • Lemon rind (peel) ,..Not time will act as an abrasive, cinnamon ifyou like to step good enough in years past won't can save 30 percent or more on' deodorizing to6ls as a byproduct lemon oil and not lemon juice. instantly cleaning the grease. '. things up a notch. be adequate to offset hefty t.heirhome-heating costs," he "f good eats. The peel is what were talking and grime in your disposal. ,. .• Grapefruit - Grapefruit also bumps in the cost of natural gas, saId" , • Lemon oil- Not lemon ahonthere. We always follow this proce- is a great cleaner. Cut one in not to mention steep hikes in States, too, are gettiog' i~fu juice, lemon oil. Lemon oil is Grab a lemon and rub the d\lre with at least on half of a h;Uf,dip the exposed fruit in a heating oil. Owners will need to conservation act. Michigan and absolutely the very best glass whole piece of fruit firmly lemon rind. (Youcan use an dish of salt and you have the step up and milke certain their New York, for example, have se cleaner we know of. If you have between your hands. The orange rind ifyou like.) best marble cleaner money can homes are weather-worthy. up networks of contractors wh calcium buildup on your shower warmth of your hands and the • Orange - Orange oil, buy. Cautionhere: Don't leave Less than 20 percent of use high-tech equipment toper then you need lemon oil. pressure you apply to the skin orange juice and orange rinds the citric acid on the surface any homes huilt befure 1980 ate form sophisticated in-ll()me Simply use a piece of extra- will extract lemon oil from its can he used for the same pur- longer than it tilkes to remove a insulated to current standards energy audits. fine 'Steel wool dipped in lemon skin and your hands will smell pose as lemons. However, be .stain. Flood with fresh water according to the Department of John Vacher, a sales asaoclat oil to clean a shower door that wonderful. careful when shopping for cit- and towel dry immediately. Energy. . fur Home Depot, saykdrafts you currently can't see through . That's why a lemon rind is so rus-based cleaners at the store. And don't use citric acid to The DOE has·updaied recom- be stifled in minutes with wea because of the lime deposits. absolutely perfect as a deodoriz- Often companies will adver- clean marble w1}enit isn't mended amounts of insulation, er-stripping around windovv{ . Once the door is clean, then er fur your garbage disposal. In tise their cleaner.as "Lemon . stained. If fresh, clear water will and millions of homes fall well and doors. . wipe the surface down with a this case it wouldn't be a cleaner, Cleaner" or "Orange Cleaner" do the trick then that's all that short of new standards that Expansion foam works W!4~ fresn coat oflemon oil and but a deodorizer instead! when in fact the active cleaning should he used. reach as high as R-49 for attics. for pesky small openings that.; future lime deposits won't have Drop the rind down the dis- ingredient isn't citric acid at all, And, that's all there is to it. That's roughly 14 inches ofinsu- caulk won't fill, such as behin·· ach,lmce. poser and in no time the fra- but some other chemical For more home improvement tips and lation. switch plates 011 exterior w By the way,we also use car grance oflemon will permeate instead. information, visit the Careys' Web site Gale Tedhams, insulation "any small opening where a pi wax to protect glass in the show- the air around your sink. This is important because cit- at www.onthehouse.com. or cail them product manager for Owens or wire enters the house;' said er when lemon oil isn't available. Before using the lemon rind ric acid is nontoxic and often its at (BOO)737-2474between 9 a,m. and 1 Corulng, say' many homes built Vacher. we mix a cup of water and a cup pleasant fragrance is used in . p.m, Saturdays. after 1980 don't have adequate Another suggestion is to sta- ",.k insulation because local building pie paper-faced insulation along ..... codes aren't updated with the exposed ceiling joists in unfin- ' . TheZenVision:M may not provides no instru~"lls. Bad, can't put together a more inte- most recent DOE suggestions. ished basements or crawl spaces."! BROIDA Creative. Bad! ' grated application. Owners of those homes may Cut insulation to stuff in open . FROMPAGE81 have the iPod's sex appeal Apple milkeson~tlie-go be in for an icy wilke-up call, too: crevices at the juncture of base- video much ea.sier thanks to BETTER THAN IPOD? Attics draw attention because ment walls and the ceilillg. or point-and-click video iTunes, which allows you to The Zen Vision:M may not the open space is a big source of Pump expansion foam insula- lists, then tap it to milke a store, but it's definitely the buy and download TV shows have the iPod's sex appeal or heat loss and is usually easy tion in small1/2-inch to 2-inch selection. just as easily as you buy and point-and-click video store, access for do-it-yourselfers. openings around the founda- I don't love this control, but better of the two players. It download music. All it takes is but. it's definitely the better of Well-iusulated attics should , tion. Open curtains and.blinds it works well enough, and the a few clicks. Of course, you'll the two players. be cold. Warm air that drifts into during suulight hours to maxi- Zen's interface is just as easy to has more features, longer pay $1.99 per episode for the It has more features, longer thinly protected attics can melt mize warmth of the sun. Close navigate as the iPod's. battery life, a superior privilege. battery life, a superior screen, snow atop roofs and the runoff these at night to further stop Shows recorded on a Media and much broader support for can re-freeze to create roof-dam- . cold air. Keep window panes MUSIC screen, and much broader Center or TiVo cost nothing. online music. aging ice dams. Icicles dangling' clean on the' southern exposure In the music department, Tu put it another way: You from eaves are a sure sign that of the house to allow every bit of the Zen scores a slam-dunk support for online music. SOFTWARE can have my Zen when you pry air inside the attic is too warm. toasty sunshine to enter the '1;,,0 victory over the iPod. As I Speaking of iTunes, Apple's it out of my cold, dead fingers. If your attic doesn't have at house. meI\tioned earlier, it's compati- ing, you'll have to record it music manager may not be least 12 inches of insulation, On the Net: ble With loads of online stores manually. perfect - its interface is actual. Rick Broida writesabout computers Tedhams says it is OK to lay Homeowners can receive a free energy and subscription services. Iy a bit on the confusing side - and technology for the Observer & paperless rolls of insulation atop savers booklet prepared by the ODEand Plus, there's the FM tuner, VIDEO but it conveniently putS every- Eccentric Newspapers. Broida. of existing insulation including cel- Owens Corning. Log on www.owenscorn; argoably the iPod's most sorely If you have a Media Center . thing under one roof: music, Commerce Township, is the co-author lulose or vermiculate, both of ing.com for more information. ·r;:~?\i::" lack~d feature. The Zen can PC and/or a TiVo, you'll be . videos, podcasts and all the of numerous books, including How to which have a tendency to settle Other Web sites for information on sav- ~r even record radio, though I glad to know you can copy rest. 00 Everything with Your Paim and compact over time. Attic Ing home energy: !!i~1 wish it let you schedule record- recorded TV shows and movies The Zen, meanwhile, forces Handheid, fifth edition. and 101Kiiier insulation is key, but it's merely a • www.aceee.org (American Council fqt:l¥ iugs like you can with a vcR. to your Zen. you to use four different utili- Apps for Pocket Pc. He welcomes good start for homeowners. an Energy Efficient Economy) ,if If Y'lu want to catch, say, an However, it can be a compli- ties to accomplish various questions sent to Every nook and cranny left open • www.energystar.gov(U.S. Departmeij! NPR program for later Iisten- cated process, and Creative tasks. 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BY KEN ABRAMCZYK a press conference for 2,000, Getting ready STAFFWRITER lunch with 2,500, including Jagoar and Volvo officials, a for the game Matt Prentice remembers party of 400 for Ford Motor Co., another party of 200 for , one of his first meetings with TURKEY CHILI someone on the staff of Dan Lincoln Mercury dealers and Gilbert, the owner of the 200 Wall Street analysts, all Chili is a perfect Super Bowl Washington Redskins. the week of Jan. 9. dish. At the same time, people The staff person described a "Auto Show is the busiest tend to watch it after the holidays cool food concept used by a time of year for me;' Prentice when diets are iconsidered. This chef in Florida. She asked said. "It's even busier than the chili is flavorful yet low in calo- Prentice whether he could holidays, What makes it hard ries and health~. If you want some more calories, top it with come up with a similar, cre- is the staff is fatigued from the sour cream, grated cheddar and ative concept - a mashed pota- holidays, and then we roll your favorite salsa. right into the Auto Show, and to station. 1ounce vegetable,oil Prentice listened, then this year we're rolling right 16ounces cooked white beans laughed. into the Super Bowl. 3 pounds ground turkey "I created that station a Everyone's excited." Prentice caters decade ago;' Prentice told her. Catering is a lot different 2 cups diced ohion And then he informed her that than running a restaurant in 2 cups leeks ("Ihltes only) diced some super parties the chef who created it in planning, Prentice said, but 2 cups celery diced Florida learned about it from there also are fewer surprises 1poblano pepRer, minced and Prentice. "1n catering. "With the restau- seeds removed So much for "drab" rants, sometimes you know 6 large plum t¢matoes, seeded Michigan food. what's cOming, sometimes you and diced; Prentice hopes Detroit can don't." 1/4 cup chili PQwder put its best culinary foot for- Conversely, "the bar is defl- 1tablespoon s?it ward the next few days, as he nnclyhigherwithc~ering; 1tablespoon dried basil and other local caterers are llrentice adds. Catering large 1teaspoon white pepper currently in the midst of a wedding parties and sigoifi- 1teaspoon dried oregano weeklong soiree of catering cant events is a "Super Bowl" 1tablespoon ground cumin events. in and ofitsclf in the culinary 6 ounces tomdto paste world, Prentice said. 1/4 cup parsleY chopped A BLITZ OF PARTIES I "It is an important - if not 1/4 cup cilantr9 chopped Prentice will cater a party e most important - day in 1quart rich chicken stock or for Gilbert at Compu:.voxe eir life, and you can't afford Campbell's! Chicken Broth headquart~rs Friday night. t let 'em down." 1quart water ' Tonight (Feb. 2) he's got the Prentice created a Super Hispanic spholarship fund din- owl menu that he recently Heat oil in heavy-gauge pot. ner at CoaCh Insignia with s rved at his restaurant and Add ground turkey and cook special gu"!'t Lions quarter- at he offers at parties featur- thoroughly. Add onion and leeks back Jeff Garcia. i g lobster coto dogs and and saute until translucent. He'll be feeding 300 people rawn cocktails. "We're ,Add remaining ingredi- on the ESPN staff on' Saturday .ng to do things that ents (except for and Sunday. Throw ap that in eople will talk about; ci\4ntro, cooked with the expected bustle of the entice said. The lobster beans and parsley) 11 restaurants and dclis in the m dog was devcloped by and bring to a sim- Matt Prentice Restaurant £ rmer chef Joe Bachman, ~er. Simmer for 1- Group, which includes Coach ho recently left Prentice's ;1/2 hours, water ' Insignia, tile Flying Fish r urant group to return to 'will have evapo- Thvem, NQrthem Lakes e Philadclphia area, and chef rated. Then fold in cooked white beans, Seafood Company, Etouffee, ave Hubbar<;l of Coach parsley and cilantro. Simmer for Morels, An American Bistro, I signia. 5 more minutes, adjust season- Prentice said caterers should Shiraz, MiJ,k and Honey, ings and enjoy. Yields 1gallon. Thunder Bay Brewing Co., t to listen to the host and Deli Unique and Plaza Deli. eir likes and dislikes. "I want All that activity comes on to be an expression of the Recipe courtesy of Matt Prentice, the heels of the Auto ,Show owner and chef of Matt Prentice Citrt/$ glaze glistens on lobster corn dogs, nestled on Napa cabbage slaw. where he and his staff catered PlEASE SEE PRENTICE, 811 Restaurant Group. L~ngFlat features wines from opAussie regions 'ith a new range of classic Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley, , al 'tude offers riesling correctly along with chardonnay and varietals, grown in some Focus on as well as the Victoria appella- m tched to topography. For pinot noir. Try the 2004 Long Wof the most respected Wine tion of Yarra Valley. EaCh th s part of the taste tour, the Flat Adelaide Hills Sauvigoon Australian regions, Long Flat appellation has earned acco- 2 04 Long Flat Eden Valley Blanc $15, boasting lifted citrus wints have been J;e-introduced lades for the wine varietal rep- Ri sling $15 th.t captures cit- and melon chllracter, perfect to tile United States. resented. I ' ru and lime ar9mas, is crisp with fresh oysters or spicy Asian "Most Americans think of Ray and Eleanor refreshing dn the palate cuisine. I Australia as one huge vineyard," Heald TASTING TO.R delightful Wi,thfresh fish or The Yarra vqney, northeast of said;Hugh Cuthbertson, Long In the EdeJ Valley, first cr b. Melbourne, Viftoria, continues Flafwine director, ''but in the and real distinction." planted in 18f7, altitude is mdst uat east of Adelaide are the the wine appellation journey. It 150 'years that Aqstralians have The new Long Flat wines important iI:\determinip,g cli- hi s of the sam$' methat is also well-situated for growing bee", growing grapes and mak- present an Australian wine tour mate. In the, southern teache~ pr sent a maze 0 valleys and cool climate varieties such as ing }vines, we have discovered that includes a taste-visit to the of the Valley Mth altitudes of! sl pes in a cool .mate, ideal chardonnay. The 2004 Long son(e special places where South Australia appellations of 1,600 feet or'more, riesling is I fo growing sauVIgnon blanc, wines show first-rate quality the Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, king. 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Enjoy super recipes from HoneyBaked Ham WINES FROMPAGEB9 Using a serrated knife, hollow out the cen- Fill the indentation in the pasta with mix- If you're pressed for time, you might ter of the loaf, pulling out the soft center and ture and garnish with eggs and scallion. wi!nt to consider purchasing a ham and leaving 3/4 to a 1/2-inch shell. (Reserve for Serves 4. Flat Yarra Valley Chardonnay using a few short cuts for this year's Super other uses) $15 exudes baked apple with a Bowl party. Stand the loaf on end and stuff it with the ALL-STAR HAM WRAPS nice oak presence and complex, You can easily use HoneyBaked prod- meat filling, using a wooden spoon to pack it 4 or more large flour tortillas layered flavors that are great ucts to create unique and easy dishes with tightly. 3 ounces softened cream cheese with fettuccine carbonara, for recipes like the Super Bowl Sandwich Place the ends back on the sandwich, wrap 1tablespoon prepared horseradish which cream sauce and smoky bacon match perfectly with the Loaf, Touchdown TItrkey Pasta Salad and it in foil and refrigerate for at least four 1tablespoon Oijon mustard All-Star Ham Wraps. wine. hours. 1/4 teaspoon pepper HoneyBaked offers several options to Just an hour's drive north of To serve, simply slice it into 1-to 2-inch 1-2tabiespoons of milk please any crowd. HoneyBaked sandwich Adelaide, the most famous wedges. This i~ a sturdy sandwich that's best 2-3 slices of HoneyBaked Ham trays include a variety of gourmet sand- made several hours, or even a day ahead. Australian wine region is the wiches, while the party platter includes Thinly sliced tomatoes Barossa Valley. First planted in signature meats and cheeses for guests to Spinach or arugula leaves 1847, it is the Napa Valley of build their own sandwich creations. TOUCHDOWN TURKEY PASTA SALAD Australia. The center of the Don't forget fresh deli salads, and cook- 11/2 cups small pasta shells Set aside tortillas to come to room temper- appellation is 50 miles from ie, brownie and cheesecake trays. With 1tablespoon salt ature. the Gulf of St. Vincent, which accounts for its continental c1i~ this many choices, you're sure to please 1/1 cup olive oil In a small bowl, beat together cream every football fan. mate, perfect for growing red 1/4 cup white wine Vinegar cheese, horseradish, mustard, pepper and wines, particnlarly shiraz and 1/4 teaspoon crumbled sage milk (to soften and blend). cabernet sauvignon. Here SUPER BOWL SANDWICH LOAF 1/4 cup green bell pepper. finely diced Divide and spread the cheese mixture you'll find traditional bush 1/4 cup mayonnaise down the center of each tortilla, leaving 1/4 cup pimento. finely diced vines (head pruned), dry 3 tablespoons capers about 2 inches at one end clear for roIling up 1/2 cup mayonnaise farmed with low yields and 3 tablespoons Oijon mustard burrito style. 1tablespoon Oijon mustard concentrated flavors. ·1teaspoon Worcestershire 3 celery ribs, diced Next, evenly layer the ham, tomatoes and Try the 2004 Long Flat 1/2 teaspoon balsamic or cider vinegar spinach (or arugula) leaves on top of the 2 cups HoneyBaked Turkey Breast, diced Barossa Shiraz $15, showing 1teaspoon dried thyme cheese, leaving about an inch from the edges 1tablespoon capers the signature of the Barossa 2 cups chopped HoneyBaked Ham 2 tablespoons scallion, finely sliced and 2 inches from the bottom on each tor· tilla. 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~ Inability ! 1!111l r hm to find hoop c=Is dooms 'Cats I '!IIIl BY ED WRIGHT m== STAFF WRITER ~ If you cross paths with the snake that continues to bite Plymouth's basketball Wisniewski recalled team, keep your distance. Canton native James The thing must be huge by now. Wisniewski was recalled", The snake-bit Wildcats dropped by the Chicago ":~-;, another frustrating game Thesday Blackhawks Tuesday night, 44-38, to visiting Walled Lake from the American ;~' Western. The loss dropped Plymouth to Hockey League's Norfbllt· 4-8 overall and 2-4 in the Western Admirals. Wisniewski ' Lakes Activities Association. The appeared in 44 games· Warriors improved to 7-5 and 2-4, for the Admirals, scoring respectively. five goals While adding 21 The WIldcats misfired on several assists. The 21-year-old shots within a four-foot radius of the defenseman was the Blackhawks' fifth-round pick (156th overall) in the PREP HOOP 2002 NHL Entry Draft. basket, which coach Tom Van Wagoner Wisniewski was the said has been a recurring theme this 18th Plymouth Whalers season. alum to make an NHL "Tonight is the way our whole season roster. has gone so far; Van Wagoner said. B!Ll BRESLER ISTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 'We're getting the shots we want; we're Grid AII·Stars . just not cashing in. We've been missing A pair of iocal football Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson delivers a pitch to Dennie Taft during a pre-spring training workout session at Velocity Sports Center in Canton. easy shots all season, which is why we're players and one coach Robertson, a Canton resident, has been working out at Yelocity Sports and at High Velocity since the beginning of November. only shooting 33 percent as a team. were honored by being "We've been rnnning contact layop selected to participate in drills in practice to improve the kids' the 26th Annual concentration, but it didn't work Michigan High School All- tonight." Star Football Game set The Warriors could relate with being for July 22 at Spartan Spring Training jNorth' snake-bit after losing their previous Stadium in East Lansing. three games by a total of five points. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. . ''For the first time this season, 1had a The head coach of the few butterflies before the game tonight East squad will be Professional pitchers use Canton facilities to stay in shape because this was such a must-win situa- Canton's Tim Baechler, tion for us;' said Westemcoach Danin who guided the Chiefs to . BY ED WRIGHT Canton's High Velocity Sports Kennings. "1wasn't happy with our the Division 1final game rebounding in the first half, but the kids in November. Among the· STAFF WRITER and Velocity Sports Performance 'Working out like we do facilities, which - except for got better position in the second half. 1 players Baechler will be The temperature was a palm trees and freshly squeezed up here makes the thought Denard Branch played more coaching are Canton Florida-like 70 degrees, there orange juice - offer the trio all spring training aggressively tonight, which was key for offensive lineman Ryan wasn't a cloud in sight and the the comforts (and agony) of reg- us:' Jonik and Salem quarter- sweat dripping from Nate ular spring training. workouts we'll be Branch, who is averaging 23.0 a back/defensive back Robertson, Charlie Haeger and ''Vyorlting out Ii~e we do up game this season, scored '" gatp~"high Keyin Br~ley. Anthony Tomey early Monday herdnakes the'spring training . going through in a 22 for the wmners. The Warriors~ next' highest producer was Brandon Ballard, . lacrosse meeting morning was spring-training wotkouts we'll be going through couple of weeks a lot quality. in a couple of weeks a lot easier, who netted five. Senior forward Josh Le A meeting will be held The three professional base- especially the endurance part," easier, especially the Duc had a huge game for the Wildcats, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. ball pitchers weren't in said Haeger, 22, a knuckleball- compiling 15 points and 12 rebounds. 9, in the Canton High Lakeland, Fla., the spring home throwing member of the endurance part: He also added a monster dunk with 43 School cafeteria for all of the Detroit Tigers. They were Chicago White Sox's 40-man BILL BRESLER ISTAFf PHOTOGRAPHER Charlie Haeger seconds left that cut Plymouth's deficit parents of prospective to 42-38. Sophomore center Jake Piymouth-Canton-Salem enduring one of their off-season Charlie Haeger Chicago white Soxpitcher training workouts inside PLEASE SEE PITCHERS, C3 Hager added eight points for Plymouth. lacrosse players. . It is important that all parents attend the meeting as registration pack- ets will be distributed at that time. Contact Phyllis Pats outlast CC, Canton to Ikegami at (734) 420- 2293. Saberette show defend Observerland crown The Plymouth Saberette pompon squad BY BRAD KADRICH "Going in, 1 told our guys if everyone is presenting the Saberette Variety Show STAFF WRITER wrestled to their seed, we'd win;' Franklin coach Dave Chiola said. "They went a little on at 7 p.m. Feb. 17-18 in When you've got the target on your back, above the target we set for them, and that the Salem High School' . the best way to keep from getting hit is to helped us do it. Up until the finals, that was Logan Auditorium. stay far ahead of the bullets. the best we've wrestled in two years." Tickets are $5 in advance That's exactly what defending champion For the second straight year, senior Mike or $7 at the door. Livonia Franklin did Saturday at the annual Warren was Franklin's only individual For tickets, see a Observerland wrestling tournament. champion, capturing the 125-pound title Saberette or contact The Patriots, who won their first with an exciting 10-9 victory over Cory Mary Schulz at Observerland title a year ago, sent 10 Mervyn of Salem. Warren was named [email protected] or wrestlers to the semifinals Saturday at lower-weight Most Valuable Wrestler. Judy Bono at Churchill High School, built an insur- Warren won the title with a reversal in [email protected]. mountable 35-point lead before the finals the final 10 seconds of a match he said was even started, and coasted to their second one of his toughest. BILL BRESLER ISTAfF PHOTOGRAPHER 3·on·3 hoop· straight championship, "Truthfully, it was one of the hardest Northville Parks & Franklin had eight wrestlers in the finals matches I've ever wrestled;' said Warren, Canton wrestler Konrad Konsitzke has been a leader both on and off the mat for the Recreation is hosting a 3- and out-distanced Novi-Detroit Catholic who lifted his record to 30-8. "It feels Chiefs over the past four seasons. Thesenior is now 30-3 this year following his 3-0 on-3 basketball tourna- Central, 240.5-225. They finished with one effort at Saturday's Dbserverland invitational. ment Saturday, March' champion and seven silver-medalists. PLEASE SEE OBSERVERLAND, C2 25, and Sunday, March 26, at the Hillside Recreation Center in Northville. Thet~am fee Hard-working Konsitt;,ke is $B5, whichjhqiUdes T- shirts and'awards to the first-place teams. The tourney will be finds wrestling 'pin'nacle divided into four age brackets for both girls BYEDWRIGHT "1 had never wrestled before that . and boys: 8-10, 11-13,14- STAFF WRITER first day of practice, but 1 was 15 and 16-17. Registration ready to learn." forms can be picked up Konrad Konsitzke's knowledge Learn, he did. at the rec department" of wrestling tech~ Over three years and office at 700 W. Base.lirie niques andstr",j:6gy 100-plus victories Road in Northville. .. . was virtually nonex- later, Konsitzke finds istent on the himself among the Baseball ~linic November day in elite 140-pound grap- The annual Salem 2002 when he plers in Division 1. Varsity Baseball Skills strolled into the Last year, he compiled Clinic for players Canton High sdhool a spectacular 44-9 between the ages of 7 wrestling room for record and missed a and 14 will be held March the first time. trip to the D1 state 25 and April 1 at Salem "1 had some friends who were meet by just a few points. High School. TOM HOFFMEYER ISTAff PHOTOGRAPHER wrestling and 1 thought it might The Canton senior's mat success For more Information, Canton's Corey Phillips works on a pin against Livonia Franklin's Josh Billiau in the championship match of help me for football, so 1 decided is notable because he has served contact Ron or Pat Myers the 130-pound weight class at Saturday's Observerland Invitational. The Chiefs finished third behind to give it a shot; remembered at (734) 459-4026; or at Franklin and Novi Catholic Central. Konsitzke, a freshman at the time. PLEASE SEE KONSITZKE. C2 [email protected]. www.hometownliJe·com C2 (CP) Observer & Eccentric 1 Thursday, February 2, 2006 LOCAL SPORTS

Schuyler 8-3 at 215. 138.5 points. one of three upper-weight FROM BENCH TO STAR "You never want to be satis- Most Valuable Wrestlers, and KONSITZKE OBSERVERLAND But the Shamrocks, who FROM PAGE Cl FROM PAGECI beat Franklin in a dual meet a fied with third place," Canton Ken Nelson (103) were titlists. Konsitzke experienced a week earlier, trailed by 35 assistant head coach Mike-' Coach Russ Swinson was series of extremes during his senior football season with great:' points before the finals started Pantaleo said. ''We had a lot of pleased for his wrestlers, but as one of the catalysts for the Franklin got silver medals and couldn't make up the kids who wrestled well. We're said he wasn't surprised by school's stunning wrestling the Chiefs. from Jon Roos (at 119 ponnds), ground. still growing as a team, and our Franklin's victory. reversal, which has seen After serving as a second- Josh Billiau (130), James Jones "I thought we'd come in and kids are still learning. A few "I know Catholic Central Canton evolve from a Western string defensive back during (135), Nate Turco (152), Blake win it;' Shamrock coach Mike things didn't go our way beat them in the dual meet last Lakes Activities Association the Chiefs' fir~t four games, Karkoska (171), Chris Van Rodriguez said. "But (Chiola) (Saturday) so we just have to week, but I still thought they also-ran to one of the confer- following an injury to a Camp (189) and Greg Schuyler had 'his klds juiced up for it, work harder and get better." were the team to beat;' ence's most consistent and starter, he was inserted into (215). and that's great. It makes it Only two other teams had Swinson said. "I thought it feared teams. the starting line-up as a line- backer during Canton's Week By contrast, Catholic Central more inte.resting. Our klds multiple champions. Livonia would be closer." Last spring, with Konsitzke 5 game against Northville. sent five wrestlers to the finals, made a strong finish." Stevenson's Adam Kokenakes North Farmington's Anthony playing a major role, Canton Konsitzke's gutty, all-out and all five came away champi- Canton put four wrestlers in won at 152 pounds, while Cody Victor coasted to a 13-0 deci- earned the school's first play earned him a permanent ons. Anthony Cosme beat Roos the finals - including champi- Rize beat Franklin's Karkoska sion over Livonia Churchill's Division 1 district title when starting berth that he carried 9-6 at 119; Andrew Nadhir ons Corey Phillips (130) and 6-4 in a controversial overtime Josh Kelly in the 160-pound it knocked off the state's No. all the way through Canton's beat Jones 22-7 at 135; Sean Konrad Konsitzke (140) - and decision on which Rize was final. Churchill's Alex Fowler I-ranked team, Livonia Dong pinned Ali Youssef of finished a distant third with awarded a takedown at the edged Canton's Ryan Churchill, in a district semifi- Division 1 championship Plymouth in 2:24 at 145; Matt 176 points. 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(WJG), 14-5; 5th: Dwuan 8u"is (RU) p. 160: Anthony Victor (NF) won by major was wrestling against a lot of I'll ever be playing football, so dec. over Josh Kelly (lC), 13'0; 3rd: WRESTLINGTOURNAMENT Tommy Myshock (LS), 4-3; 5th: Namic J.P. Gaffke (lC), 5:07. older, more experienced guys, I'm going to have fun no mat- 135: Andrew Nadhir (CC) won by technical Marwan Faraj (Canton) dec. 8illy McNally Jan. 28 at Churchill Kerimov (Farm.) p. 8a"ett Schwarzlose ter what happens. TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Livonia Franklin. (CC),4:02. fall over James Jones (lFl, 22-7; 3rd: (lS), 4-2; 5th: Andrew Hein (WJG) dee. so I learned a lot that year." 240.5 points; 2. Novi-Detroit Catholic 112:Aiex Fowler (LC) dec. Ryan Schnettler Rowdy Glasgow (WJG) p. Robert 8ytner Stefan Gatt (CC), 6-1 (overtime). "1 think the highlight of the Central, 225; 3. Canton, 176; 4•.Westland (Canton), 4-3; 3rd: Nieko ianni (CC) p. (lW), 2:22; 5th: Matt stott (Salem) p. Raz 171: Cody Rize (lS) dee. Blake Karkoska RECORD REVERSAL season for me was beating (IF), 6-4 (01); 3rd: 8rent Robbins (C'ville) john Glenn, 138.5; 5. Livonia Stevenson, Steve D'Annunzio (P), 2:32; 5th: James Markosian (lS), 2:23. It wasn't long before the Dakota in the semifinal game. 8enitez (IF) dec. Seth Wald (NF), 8-4. 140: Konrad Konsitzke (Canton) dec. Jake dec. Mike Carrier (CC), 9-3; 5th: Stedman 134.5; 6. Plymouth, 111; 7. Salem, 109; 8. hard-working, intensely com- Noone expected us to beat Redford Union, 100.5; 9. Livonia Churchiil. 119: Antonio Cosme (CC) dec. Jon Roos Bennett (Salem), 15'12; 3rd: Robert Price Frye (WM) dee. Vince Oarofii (P), 8'3. 93; 10. Lutheran Westland, 79.5; 11.North (IF), 9'6; 3rd: Nick Steiger (Salem) dec. (CC) dec. Jacob White (C'vilie), 6'5; 5th: 189: Matt Farmer (CC) dec. Chris petitive Konsitzke grew into them. When the game ended, Farmington, 46; 12. Wayne Memorial, 42; Tim Hecksei (lC), 11-4; 5th: Brandon Jim Wood (WJG) p. Austin Phillips (IF), VanCamp (IF), 2-0; 3rd: Aiex Amberg one of the team's leaders - it took a few minutes for it to 13. Livonia Clarenceville, 34; 14. Nikula (WJG) dee. Sam Santilli (Canton), 0:50. (Canton) dec. Jacob Tuomi-Galindez (lW), both on the mats and off. This sink in that we were actually 145: Sean Dong (CC) p. Afi Youssef (P), 9-4; 5th: Joey Kowtko (WJG) dec. Dan Farmington, 26; 15. Garden City, 23; 16. 3-1. year, the Chiefs' captain has going to the finals." Farmington Hills Harrison, 1. 125: Mike Warren (IF) dec. Cory Mervyn 2:24; 3rd: Dennis 7ullio (lFl dec. Edward Inson (lS), 6-5. CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS (Salem), 10-9; 3rd: Jon Reale (lS) dec. Manier (WJG), 5'0; 5th: Ziad Kharbush 215: John Kinville (CC) dec. Greg Schuyler been instrumental in his FAMILY BACKING 27S pounds: Matt Shileikis (RU) pinned Jared Stephens (WJG), 3-0; 5th: Greg (lS) p. Dennis Villarreal (Farm.), 1:33. (lFl, 8-3; 3rd: Alex Smith (Salem) won by team's 22-4 start, building a Donnie laramie (Canton), 2:21; 3rd place: Roberts (lC) dec. over Steve ludke (GC), 152: Adam Kokenakes (lS) dec. Nate injury defauit over Shamir Garcia (WJG); record of 30-3, which Konsitzke said he has been Turco (IF), 8-5; 3rd: Ryan 8rown (CC) 5th: Odell Johnson (RU) dec. James Kyle Brown (IF) p. Shaun 8ailey (P), 1:41; 12-5. includes a 3-0 mark at fortunate throughout his ath- 5th: Jim Morasso (CC) decisioned Kevin 130: Corey Phillips (Canton) p. Josh dec. Stephen Kemp (lW), 6·4; Sib: David Refenes (lW), 6-4.s Hanka (WJG), I-D. Bilfiau (lFl, 1:53; 3rd: Steve Korpus (P) Wood (WJG) won by major dec. over Jon Saturday's Observerland letic career to have the back- Invitational, at which he cap- ing of his family, including his tured the 140-pound crown. parents, Konrad and "Konrad is, without a Bridgette. Rocks' net crew spikes Northern doubt, the emotional leader of "My grandma and grandpa this team;' said Canton coach Konsitzke have also been huge supporters," he said. 8Y EDWRIGHT great match," said Salem coach an impressive road victory at like the girls had never played Casey Randolph, who took "They live in Brighton, but STAff WRITER Amanda Suder. Plymouth Monday night. together before. There was no over the head-coaching duties Mersch was her usually steady Despite playing without their consistency and we didn't keep during Konsitzke's freshman they have attended just about every wrestling match and Another match, another self from the back row, record- No.1 setter, the Spartans pre- our inteJ:.lsitylevel up." season. "He gives 100 percent sweep for the Salem volleyball ing a team-high 20 digs. Also vailed 25-22,25-14 and 25-11to all the time and his team- football game I've played in PCA VICTORIOUS since I was a little kid:' team. contributing to the one-sided improve to 22-4-3. The host mates feed off Konrad's inten- The Rocks continued their victory were Teresa Coppiellie Wildcats slipped to 25-7 overall The Eagles enjoyed a success- sity and drive. The other kids Next to athletics, successful run through the (20 kills, 11digs and two and 2-3 in the conference. ful homecoming match Friday on the team work hard to try Konsitzke's favorite hobbies W¢stern Lakes Activities blocks), Lauren Price (12 kills Plymouth was playing at full night against Ypsilanti Calvary to raise themselves to his include hunting and fishing. In fact, One of his most-prized Association Monday night with and 12 digs), Lauren Kurtz strength for the first time close Christian, winning 25-16, 25-10 level. a 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 triumph (eight kills and two blocks) and to two weeks thanks to the and 25-15. "Konrad has all the tools - possessions is his camouflage hunting hat that he had spe- over Walled Lake Northern in a Jansan Falcuson (34 assists). return of its top front-row play- A trio of players shined for the the skill, the work ethic and cially embroidered with a match played in the Salem gym- Katrina Cope also had a stel- er, Jeanine Moise. However, the Eagles: Kelsie Tietjen (18 ki1ls the dedication - to be a phe- nasium. The win lifted Salem's lar night, notching six blocks. Wildcats failed to jell, according and 12 digs), Brooke Harris (15 nomenal collegiate wrestler:' "Canton Wrestling" patch. record to 26-3 overall and 5-0 in to coach Kelly McCausland. digs, 20 assists and 11service Randolph said Konsitzke is "Hunting is a family affair WILDCATS FALL for us," Konsitzke said. "We theWLAA. "OUf chemistry was off and points) and Ere Ruark (20 digs, at his best when the odds are "We played great defense and Livonia Stevenson remained nobody stepped up;' said four kills, nine assists and 11 stacked against him. have some land up in Emmett our Iibero, Nikki Mersch, had a perfect (5-0) in the WLAA with McCausland. ''At times, it looked service points). "He's one ofthose kids who in the 'Thumb' andjust about thrives off being the under- every Sunday during hunting dog," Randolph said. "In one season everybody in my fami- of our first meets this year, at ly except my mom goes up THE WEEK AHEAD Jackson Parma Western, there to hunt. It's my Zen. It's Konrad was seeded third at a little slice of heaven where I BOYSBASKETBALL Wayne Memorial at Canton, 7 p.m. Canton at Battle Creek Invitational, 10 a.m, at lakeland Ice Arena, 1:20 p.m. 140, which upset him a little can get away from every- Friday, Feb.3 Salem at Westland John Glenn, 7 p.m. GIRLSGYMNASTICS University Liggett at PCS Penguins Thursday,Feb.2 at Arctic Edge Arena, 8:30 p.m. bit. He ended up taking first thing." Plymouth at Livonia Franklin, 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING Konsitzke may not have Westland John Glenn at Canton, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. Z Salem at W.l. Consolidated, 7 p.m. GIRLSVOLLEYBALL place in convincing fashion, Salem at W.l. 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BYEDWRIGHT road victory of the season. STAFF WRITER Tony Lenardon and Luke Knochel both twined 19 points for the winners, who also peA to wins Wayne Memorial guard Justin Collop got 12 points from Ben Schroeder. Knochel was a proverbial thorn in the side of the was locked in from beyond the arc, hitting BY ED WRiGHT Canton basketball team during the first five three-pointers. STAfF WRITER quarter of Tuesday night's.Western Lakes Senior forward Billy Leddy led an incred- Activities Association contest, pumping in ibly balanced Salem attack with 14 points Plymouth Christian Academy's Govan brothers·- 10 points. and seven rebounds. Also playing well for Justin and Devyn - left a lasting impression on But it was the Chiefs who came out the Rocks were Grant Stone (12 points), Sterling Heights Bethesda Christian in a Michigan smelling like a rose as they contained Brian Baumgart (12) and Joe Halewicz (ll). Independent Athletic Conference basketball game Collop over the final three quarters and "Brian Baumgart did a nice job tonight of Tuesday night. survived the Zebras' upset bid, 48·36. catching the ball and posting up," said Led by freshman Justin Govan's 11 points and 17 Surging Canton is now 9-3 overall and 5-1 Salem coach Bob Brodie. rebounds and Devyn Govan's eight points and seven intheWLAA. The visiting Spartans led 16-14 after one boards, the Eagles edged Bethesda, 38-33, to improve "We played solid defense in the second quarter before Salem rebounded to grab a their record to 7-5. half and we made Collop work for every- narrow 34-33 halftime lead. Salem carried "Justin had a huge game:' said PCA coach Doug thing he got," said Canton coach Charlie a 49-46 advantage into the final quarter. Taylor. "He got all of his points in the second and Paye. "He's a heck of a player, but we shut "It was pretty even most of the game:' third quarters, then I let our seniors lead us down the him down pretty good in the second half. Brodie said. "They had a hot shooting hand, stretch. Justin hit 5-of-6 free throws, too, which was "I thought Andy Larsen gave us good especially in the fourth quarter when they big." energy off the bench, with 10 points and made three threes. Plus, they hit tHeir free PCA broke an 8-8 first-quarter tie by outscoring the nine rebounds." throws down the stretch. Eagles 15-6 in the second stanza to secure a 23-14 Junior forward Ryan Waidmann led the "We had some scoring opportunities in halftime advantage. Host Bethesda cut their deficit to winners with 18 points and seven rebounds. the fourth quarter, but the ball just would- two with 90 seconds left, but PCA hung on for the Steve Paye added 11 points and six boards, n't go down:' win. Rob Eppler contributed seven points and Both teams made ll·of-16 free throws. "Bethesda has a really good team, so we were happy Andre Bridges chipped in with six The Spartans played without top to get out of there with a win:' said Taylor. rebounds and four assists. rebounder Andy Madeleine, who was out Other players who played well for the winners were LIVONIASTEVENSON68, SALEM62: The with bronchitis. Trevor Zinn (seven points), Ryan Barber (eight Spartans outscored the Rocks 2~3 over ''We scrapped one out, but we couldn't rebounds) and Matt Saagman (six rebounds, three the final eight minutes to secure the impor- rebound the ball at all:' Stevenson coach assists and six points). tant WLAA Lakes Division victory. Bill Dyer said. "It was like pulling teeth, but BILL BRESLER ISTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER PCA, which hit7-of-12 free throws, will travel to With the loss, Salem slipped to 3-9 over- we showed some poise down the stretch Salem's 8i11yLeddynetted a team'high 14 points in the Rocks' state-ranked Allen Park Inter-City Baptist on Friday all.and 3-3 in the WLAA. The Spartans and hit some big shots. We also got a couple 68'62 loss to LivoniaStevensonTuesdaynight. Leddyalso to tangle with the Chargers. improved to 7-5 and 4-2 with their first of big rebounds from Chris Mulcahy." yankeddownseven rebounds. ewright®hometownlife.com I(734) 953·2108

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3. City Sign Co. of Baymont Inn & Suite, 412ll Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187 representing Dualite Sign Co. of La Quinta Corporation, 909 Hidden Ridge, Suite 600, Irving, TX 75038 for commercial property located at 41211 Ford Road, appealing Sign Ordinance, Chapter 102, Article II, Section 102-35, (4), a, b, d, ground sign variance. Zone C- 4 Parcei 050·99·0009·004 (Building) (TABLED FROM JANUARY 12, 2006 MEETING)

4. Theodore R. Johnson of TJ Design Strategies, Ltd., 2311 W. 22nd Street, Suite 208, Oak Brook, IL 60523 L representing Costco Wholesale of Costco Wholesale, 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA 98027 for vacant industrial YOST property located south side of Michigan between Beck and Belleville Roads, appealing Sign Ordinance, Chapter SECTION 35 102, Article II, Section 102-35, (1), a, wall sign variance. SECTION 33 ZoneC·3. Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should Parcels 132·99-0003·701 Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 132·99·0003·702 be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, February 3, 2006. in order to be (Building) Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, February 3, 2006. In order to included in the materials submitted for review. be included in the materials submitted for review. Approval of the January 12, 2006 Minutes Vic Gu'stafson, Chairman Vie Gustafson, Chairman

~b1ish: February 2, 2006 Publiah: January 15 & February 2, 2006 Publish: January 15 & February 2, 2006 OE0B402499 www.hometownJ.Ue.com PREP HOCKEY Observer & Eccentric I Thursday, February 2, 2006 (CP) C7~ Plymouth icers sailing since holiday break BYED WRIGHT G.P. SOUTH 1, pcs PENGUINS 0: Alii Morawski's Offensively, PCS was paced by Stephanie each. STAFF WRITER even-strength goal with 6:30 left in the second Murray (three goals), Kelsey Nikkila (three Franklin goaltender Austin Mesler made 30 quarter lifted the Blue Devils to a thrilling victory assists), Ashley LeBlanc (two assists, one goal), saves, while Canton's Kevin Swanberg had 22. Apparently, it took a break to fix the Plymouth over Plymouth-Canton-Salem Thesday night in a Lisa Ealy (two assists), Keely Kowalski (two "Our penalty killing and power-play were per- hockey team. game played at the Arctic Edge Arena in Canton. goals) and Kristen Schwan (two goals). fect;' Jobbitt said. "That's what won the game - :J.~" A holiday break. The setback was the first of the season for PCS, FRANKLIN 6, CANTON 3: The power-play turned special teams along with good goaltending from ~,,:, No team in the area has skated much better which dropped to 14-1-1overall and 11-1-0 in the out to be a charm Jan. 25 as Livonia Franklin Austin:' ' than the Wildcats since the beginning of January Michigan Metro High School Girls Hockey skated to a 6-3 Western Lakes Activities STEVENSON 9, SALEM 0: Mike Jahn's first career as they have reeled offa 6-1-1streak, including League. South improved to 12-1 in the league. Association boys hockey victory over host Canton hat trick propelled W:LAA leader Livonia Friday night's 3-0 whitewashing of Western Carolyn Sweeney registered the win between at the Arctic Edge. Stevenson (17-1-1,6-0) to the Lakes Division tri-"': Lakes Activities Association rival Northville. t~e pipes for South, stopping 17shots. PCS net- Franklin trailed 2-1 after one period, but scored umph Jan. 25 over the Rocks at Edgar Arena. 'r~ Plymouth improved to 9-4-3 overall with the win minder Kristie Kowalski recorded 28 saves. on all five power-play opportunities, including Stevenson scored three goals in each period elft':: and 3-3-2 in the WLAA. 'We had some good scoring chances, but their three goals in the second period to take 4-2 lead. route to the victory. ,,;. The shutout was junior goalie Justin Desilets' goalie did a good job of keeping the puck out of 'We came out really slow the first period, we "Our goal was to play hard from the start of the' ;,". second consecutive. the net;' said Penguins coach Lori Callahan. "The were outplayed and outshot," Franklin coach game until the finish," Stevenson coach Mike :! "The kids are coming together nicely;' said, puck just didn't bounce our way tonight and we Terry Jobbitt said. "The second period with Humitz said. 'We wanted to play the game at our' first-year Plymouth coach Chuck Dubois. didn't playas well as we've played in the past. played with a lot of heart and outshot them 13-t' pace. I thought for the most part we accom· . "They're doing things on the ice I wasn't sure I'd "Even though we lost, the girls were very posi- Bryan Kozlowski led Franklin with two goals '. plished that goal." be seeing this season. It took a while for the teiun tive after the game. They koow we have six games and one assist, while Steve Stahl, D.J. Tracy and Shawn Anderson added two goals and one to adjnst to the new system we pnt in, bnt it's left to work on our game and improve. We'll Alex Chisholm contributed a goal and one assist assist in the victory, while Marcus and Michael working now. Hopefully, we can keep playing like watch the video tomorrow and see where we need apiece. Voran each contributed a goal and three assists. :" tho IS." to get better:' Anthony Farthing had the other goal for the Ryan Zucal added a goal and assist. ,(,~, Mark Olivier pnt the Wildcats in front with Callahan praised the play of Kowalski and Patriots, now 6-6-3 overall and 2-1-1in the Corey Matson tallied the Spartans' other gOal,H'" what proved to be the game-winner when he Adrienne Cercone, who she said, "played hard Western Division of the WLAA. while Michael Gibbons recorded his first career ~ scored off assists from Ryan Stamm and Mike and pushed the puck up the ice the entire game:' Steve South finished with two assists, while points with a pair of assists. ok Manner at the 7:40 mark of the opening period. PCS 8, WALLED LAKE 0: On Saturday, the Justen Mitchell, Brandon Pump, Derek Cripe Other assists went to Jason Mifsud and Sean "lk Stamm made it 2-0 five minutes into the second' Penguins struck for three goals in the first period and Sean Nisun added one each. Lerg.i:>.~) period off assists from Adam Lazorka and Mike and five more in the second to overwhelm the Brad Barath led Canton (3-11-2,1-4-1) with a Stevenson netminder JeffPashnick had to ,n!, Barile, and Chuck Webb added an empty-netter Wild in a game played at the Suburban Ice pair of goals, while Jesse Pietsch had the other. make only three saves to record the shutout. +" with 1:00 left in the contest. Arena. Kristie Kowalski notched the shutout in Kevin Tollison collected two assists, while J.P. Salem goalie Ralph Asperwall made 25 saves goal for the winners. Lafontaine and Brett Giacomino added one for the Rocks.

STORAGE USA Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings- 43845 FORD ROAD, CANTON, MI 48187, CANTON TOWNSHIP, January WAYNE COUNTY, BY DROPPING RUSSEL D. JOHNSON, Notice is hereby given that on (February 20th, 2006), Tate & Co. 24, 2006 DECEASED AS STOCKHOLDER THROUGH TRANSFER OF Auctioneers, Executive Administrator for Storage USA, will be 90,000 SHARES OF STOCK TO THE RUSSEL D. JOHNSON offering for sale under the judicial lien process, by public auction, A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township TRUST; JOHN F. JOHNSON, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE. the following storage units, The goods to be sold are generally of Canton was held Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 1150 Canton (CLERK) Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to approve described as household goods. The terms of the sale will be for cash Center S. Supervisor Yack called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. the request from The Nail, Inc. to transfer all stock in 2005 Class "C" and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members only. Storage USA reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. The On-Premise Liquor Licensed business with dance permit, located at sale will be at the following location: Storage USA, 6729 CANTON Present: Bennett, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, Yack, Zarbo Members Absent: 43845 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187, Canton Township, Michigan, CENTER RD.,CANTON,MI 48187AT 12:30PM. Caccamo, McLaughlin Staff Present: Director Minghine, Director 48187, Wayne County, by dropping Russel D. Johnson, Deceased, as Santomauro; Director' Conklin, Director Faas Adoption of Agenda Stockholder through transfer of 90,000 shares of stO,ckto the RUSSell Lawrence Sharp B27 10x10 Misc. Household goods Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve the agenda D. Johnson Trust; John F. Johnson, Successor Trustee. Motion carried Janice Davenport B33 10x15 Misc. Household goods as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Approval of by all members present. Item 9. SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT Daniel A. Fowler B56 10x15 Misc. Household goods Minutes Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to approve the STATUS AND INSTALLATION OF A SIGN FOR THE SUPER Larry McCullough D134 5xlO Rubber totes, misc. Board Study Minutes of January 3, 2006. Motion carried by all BOWL XL NFL CHARlTIES BOWLING CLASSIC. (MSD) Alan Ray Brown D153 1Ox20 Misc. Household goods members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to approve special Terral Hurd E176 10x20 Misc. Household goods approve the Board Meeting Minutes. of J~uary 10, 2006. Motion event status and placement of a sign for the Super Bowl XL NFL carried by all members present. Payment of Bills Motion by William Staten or 10x20 Couch, Asian hutch, Charities Bowling Classic to be held at the Canton Super Bowl Kirchgatter, supported by Zarhoto approve payment of the bills as William H. Staten H281 coffee table located at 45100 Ford Road on February 3 and 4, 2006. Motion Hester Barksdale 1316 10x15 Misc. Household goods presented. Motion carried by all members present. carried by all members present. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER J.C. DEVELOPMENT REZONING. (MSD) Motion Publish: February 2 & 9, 2006 Expenditure Recap for Janu~ 24,2006 by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to adopt the resolution for rezoning OE08409093 General Fund 101 $ 624,292.89 request of J.C. Development. Motion carried' by all members present. Fire Fund 206 88,287.39 RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP PoliceFund 207 141,339.82 OF CANTON Rezoning Request of J.C Development .. Summit Operating 208 27,429.75 WHEREAS,. the petitioner has requested approximately 25.12 acres CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Cable TV Fund 230 1,856.71 REQUEST FOR BID located on the north side of Michigan Avenue between Morton Taylor E-911 Utility 261 24,16152 and Sheldon Roads be rezoned from 0·1, Office District to C·3, Auto Forfeiture(wwa) 267 1,702.03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Regional Commercial District WHEREAS, the requested rezoning Federal Grants Fund 274 3,668.22 WOULD be in conformity with the Future Land Use Map of the Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Auto Theft Grant 289 15,413.71 Comprehensive. Plan; and WHEREAS, the Canton Township bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February Downtown Dev Authority 294 20,140.00 Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of the request; 16th, 2006 for the following: Cap Proj-Road Paving 403 14,844.46 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of GoifFund 554 9,220.45 the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan does hereby APPROVE GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL 2006 Water & Sewer Fund 592 736,219.37 the request of the petitioner to rezone property identified by property Construction Escrows 702 121.80 tax EDP Nos. 133-99-0004-000, 133-99-0006-000, and 133-99-0007- Bid forms may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department Post Employ.Benefits 736 40,832.01 000 from 0~1, Office District to C~3, Regional Commercial District. counter or you may contact Mike Sheppard at (734) 394-5225. All Saltz Road Paving 803 692.50 Item 2. CONSIDER SITE PLAN FOR WARREN WOODS bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with PRIVATE DRIVE. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by the proposal na.-ne, company name, address and telephone number 1,755,222.63 Total ~All Funds Kirchgatter to adopt the resolution for site plan for Warren Woods and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right Private Drive. Motion carried by all members present. to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, religion, PUBLIC HEARING: PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEXINGTON OF CANTON Site Plan for Warren Woods Private Drive age or disability in employment or the provision of services. SQUARE I & II SUBDIVISION REQUEST TO CREATE WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor, Mr, Ziyad Anbari, has requested STREET LIGIIT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. (CLERK) TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK site plan approval for Warren Woods Private Drive to be located on Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to open the Public Warren Road between Beck and Ridge Roads, identified as tax EDP # Hearing at 7:02 p.m. to consider the petition of two (2) streetlights in Publish: February 2, 2006 019-99-0021~004; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission OE08408602 the Lexington Sqq.are I & II Subdivisions. Motion carried by all reviewed the site plan and made a recommendation to approve the members present. David Ebbe, 233 Princeton Street, President of the request to grant site plan approval, as summarized in the attached Homeowners Association for Lexington Square Subdivision, along written analysis and recommendation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT with the majority of the Board from the Homeowners Association RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of attended in support of the Special Assessment District. Motion by PLANNING COMMISSION Canton, Michigan does hereby approve the request of the petitioner, Zarbo, supported by Bennett, to close the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Mr. Ziyad Anbari, to approve the site plan for the proposed Warren to consider the petition of two (2) streetlights in the Lexington NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Woods Private Drive subject to any and all state and local Square I & II Subdivisions. Motion carried by all members present. development regulations and further subject to any conditions Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo, to approve the 2006 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDlNANCE OF recommended by the Planning Commission and staff, as described in Lexington Square I .& II Subdivisions street lighting Special the analysis and recommendation attached hereto and made part THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, Assessment, authorize the construction and maintenance of two (2) a MICHIGAN. hereof. Item 3. PURCHASE NEW PHONE SYSTEM AT THE 100 Watt Sodium Vapor Ornamental Streetlights, Lunar Optic CANTON SPORTS CENTER AND PHEASANT RUN GOLF Grandville Leaf Luminaire (black with gold ribs and bands) mounted CLUB. (LSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to autnorize NOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 184 of the Public on two (2) twelve' (12) foot main street fiberglass posts on 'cement Acts of 1943 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to phone system upgrades for Canton Sports Center, in the. amount of foundations, black ruiish installed at the following locations: $14,370 from Capital Outlay-Equipment account #101-755-977-0000 the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the northeast corner of Yale Street at Cherry Hill Road and also on the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold and Pheasant Run Golf Club, in the amount of $9,302 from Capital north side of Dartmouth Street at Sheldon Road and authorize the Outlay·Buildings account #584-756~976~0000 to Allied a Public Hearing on Monday, February 6, 2006 in the First Floor Township Clerk to sign the agreement. Motion carried by all Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Communications, 17600 Northland Park Ct., Southfield, MI 48075, members present. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. REQUEST for a total amount of $23,672. Motion carried by all members Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00p.m. on the FOR BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR 2006 -WATER following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: present. Item 4. CONSIDER WAIVING BID/QUOTE BILLING DIVISION. (FBD) Motion by Bennett, supported by PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZE REBUILDING OF Kirchgatter to approve purchase orders to Matrix Printing Systems, J.C. LLC REZONING - CONSlDER REQUEST TO REZONE APPARATUS PUMP ON FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIT #88-E4 AS Inc. in the amount of $9,000 for the printing of water bills and AN EMERGENCY REPAIR. (MSD) Motion hy Bennett, supported PARCEL NO. 103 99 0001 003 FROM R-2, SINGLE-FAMILY envelopes, to Lasertec, Inc. in the amount of $6,500 for the printing RESlDENTIAL TO MR, MULTIPLE FAM1LY RESlDENTIAL. by Kirchgatter to waive receipt of bids and authorize R&R Fire Truck and processing of water bills, the US Postal Service in the amount of Repair to perform necessary emergency pump repairs to Fire Property is located north of Michigan and east of ort ton Taylor $30,000 for water bill postage for 2005 and City Services, Inc. in the Department apparatus #88-E4 at a cost of $8,385;00. The Fleet Road. amount of $8,000 for radio reading of water meters (Water Billing Supervisor will generate a Purchase Order for the total amount of Division budget accounts #592~560~729-0000, Postage~ #592-560~818· $8,385.00 from the 592-000-110-1500 account and complete a repair 0000, Contracted Services and #592·560w900-0000, Printing & order back·charging the Public Safety~Fire Department 206·336·932· Publishing accounts.) Motion carried by all members present. Item 0000 account. Motion carried by all members present. Item 5. 2. AUTHORIZE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS FOR CANTON CONSIDER AWARDING THE CROSS CONNECTION LEISURE SERVICES EVENTS. (LSD) Motion by Bennett, CONTROL PROGRAM TO HYDRO DESIGNS supported by Kirchgatter to authorize the placement of signs for INCORPORATED. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo Leisure Services events in accordance with the Oanton Township to award the Cross~Connection Program to. Hydro Designs, Inc. in the Sign ordinance. Motion carried by all members present. Item 3. RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING BOARD OF amount of $34,848.00 (Cross Connection Control Services, acco'\lnt number 592~441-809·0000) per year. Motion carried by all members APPEALS. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to award the ., re·appoint Bob Paciocco to the Building Board of Appeals. (Term Cross·Connection Program to Hydro Designs, Inc. in the amount of expiring December 31, 2010). Motion carried by all members $34,848.00 annually for a three (3) year contract term and authorize present. Item 4. SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT STATUS AND the Township Supervisor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. Motion THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNS FOR THE PLYMOUTW carried by all members present. Item 6. CONSIDER PURCHASE CANTON MUSIC BOOSTERS' SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS OF RICOH. AFICIO COPYIFAXISCANNER. (PSD) Motion by ENSEMBLE. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve the LI to approve special event status and placement of signs purchase of a RICOH Aficio 3035SPF with stapler fmisher, fax (approximately 78 signs .at major intersections on March 5 or 6 and compatibility, scanning and extended paper supply in the amount of will be removed 'by March 13) for the Plymouth Canton Music $7443 through a State of Michigan bid package from .IKON Office Boosters' Spring Arts & Crafts Ensemble to be held at Canton High Solutions Great Lakes Districe, PO 802558, Chicago, IL. Police and School on Saturday, March 11,2006. Motion carried by all members Fire Capital Outlay accounts 207-301-977-0000 and 206-336-977- present. Item 5. CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR 2006 BLANKET 0000. Further I move to approve the maintenance agreement for this PURCHASE ORDERS. (MSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by purchase for an amount of$1350 accounts 207-301-818-0000and 206- Kirchgatter to approve the 2006 Public Works and Fleet Maintenance 336·810.000. Motion carried by all members present. Item 7. WAIVE blanket purchase orders as required under the Township Purchasing THE BIDDING PROCESS AND PURCHASE (27) X 26 TASER. Policy." Motion carried by all members present. Item 6. APPROVE ELECTRO·MUSCULARDISRUPTION (EMD) UNITS. (PSD) ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY ROAD CLOSURE PERMIT. (PSD) 5ECTION26 Motion by Bennett, supported by LaJoy to waive the bidding due to a Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, resolved that the Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should sole manufacture and approve the purchase of twenty (27) Tasers and Canton Board of Trustees does hereby resolve that: 1. The Township corresponding accessories through Michigan Taser Distributin, 32938 be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 of Canton requests an annual permit· to temporarily close certain Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, February 3,2006. in order to be Scone St., Livonia, MI 48154 from an amount of $26,996A7. Police County Local Roads for a block party@ or similar activity. Capital Outiay 207-301-977-0000, ;"em #10. Motion carried by all included in the materials submitted for review. 2. The Township of Canton shall indemnify, save harmless, and members present. OTHER: Supervisor Yack stated there will be a defend Wayne County, the Wayne County Department of Public Study Session on the Rental Inspection Program on Tuesday, January Vie Gustafson, Chairman Services, its officials, agents, and employees against any and all 31, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., Administration Building, First Floor, Board claims, suits, and judgments of every name and description arising Publish: January 15 & February 2, 2006 OE08402494 Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan, 48188. ADJOURN: out of the temporary road closures authorized by this permit. Such Motion by Zarbo, supported by Bennett to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. responsibility of the Township shall not be construed as a liability for Motion carried' by all members present. - Thomas J. Yack, damage caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the County, Supervisor - Terry G. Bennett, Clerk - its agents, or its employees. 3. The Township of Canton designates Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the and authorizes, Terry G. Bennett, Clerk to sign this permit on its office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., behalf. Motion carried by all members present. Item 7. REQUEST Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be FOR AUTHORIZATION OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS accessed through our web site www.canton·mLorg after Board FOR 2006. (PSD) Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter, to Approval. authorize the blanket purchase orders for the Department of Public Safety. Motion carried by all members present. Item 8. TRANSFER ALL STOCK IN 2005 CLASS "C" ON·PREMISE I

PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

The Board of Education of the Plymouth~Canton Community Schools invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a bid for Allen Elementary School Gym Flooring Replacement. Specifications and bid forms are available by contacting Laura Hagan of the poes Maintenance Department at (734) 416~2953. Sealed bids are due on or before 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2006 and should be addressed to Dan Phillips, RE: Gym Floor Replacement Bid, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, 454 South Harvey, Plymouth, MI 48170. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject all bids, as they judge to be in the best interest of the school district. Board of Education Plymouth-Canton Community Schools THOMAS WYSOCKl, Secretary

Publish: January 26 & February 2, 2006 OE08406086

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following: David Medley, ADA Coordinator Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road Canton, Ml 481i:Sb (7341394-5260

Publish: Fcbrunr:r 2, 2006 OEGMOBl>J~

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON REQUEST FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16th, 2006 for the following:

INFLATABLE ATTRACTIONS

Bid forms may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department counter or you may contact Mike Sheppard at (734) 394-5225. AU bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number I prefer spending: and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right 1 to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not I discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK

Publish: February 2, 2006 0500408598 MORE MONEY LESS MONEY Hmmm. You must be some sort of Thought so. Switch to TDS and PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS trust-fund baby-we're very happy you can get great phone service NOTICE TO BIDDERS for you. 50 you may not want to switc~ from$11.99 per month* for the The Board of Education of the PlymouthwCanton Community to TD5 because of our super-low price; firstsix months. Enjoy lots of Schools invites all interested and qualified companies to submit a great features. And add only the Bid for the Remodeling of Miller Elementary School. Bidding but you will definitely want to consider documents prepared by TMP Associates, Inc. will be available for switching because our service is long distance minutes you actuaily public inspection at the office of the Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc., 24317 Indoplex Circle, Farmington Hills, head and shoulders above the rest use. But you'd better call now so Ml, 48335; (248)-427-8400; FW Dodge Plan Room, Southfield; (and if you don't believe us, just you can start spending less money Construction Association of Michigan Plan Room, Bloomfield Hills; Daily Construction Reports Plan Room, Detroit; Builders Exchange, ask our customers). as soon as possible. Grand Rapids; Construction News Service, Grandville; and Reed Construction Data, Novi, MI.

Bid Division descriptions include: 103:Selective Demolition / 105:Interior Concrete Flatwork / 10S:Masonry I 107:Steel / l08:Carpentry/General Trade~ I 109:Roofing/Sheetmetal I 112:Caulking & Firesafing / 113: Hollow MetallWood Doors/Finish Hardware / 114:Aluminum Windows/Storefront; Entrances, Glass & Glazing / 115:Metal Studs, Drywall IF'S / as:Hard Tile I 117:Acoustical Treatments I 118:Carpet & VCT Flooring / 120:Painting / 121:Visual Display Boards / 122: Signage / 124:Wood Flooring / 125:Toilet Partitions / 128:Pre-Manufactured Casework / 130:Window Treatments / 139:Cross Corridor Fire Doors / 140:Plumbing I 142:HVAC I 143:Electrical I 160:Pre-Pricing of Vertical Unit Ventilators (for reference only).

A pre·bid meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 200S at the Main Office of the Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith located at 24317 Indoplex Circle, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335. Bidders are STRONGLY encouraged to attend. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope supplied by the Construction Manager, McCarthy & Smith Inc. with the corresponding bid division identified on the outside of the envelope. All submissions should include 2 bid copies (1 original, 1 copy) and a valid familial disclosure statement. Bids are due to the PCCS E.J McClendon Spend less, save more. Call toll Educational Center on or before 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2006 where they will be opened and read publicly. For additional information, phone Dan Phillips, Assistant Director of Finance & Purchasing at (734) 41S~2746. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept and/or reject all bids, as they judge to be in the best Hurry! Offer ends interest of the school district.

• Oller ends February 28, 2000, and is available in Wl and MI only, Promotional price is good tor the first six months of a 24-month service agreement, aller WhiChthe price returns [0 the regUlar rate. Early termination Incurs Board of Education fees. other terms and conditions may apply. Please call tor details. Prices apply to new, residential servIce only and do not include local, state, or FederaJtaxes or fees associated with the FCC or Emergency 911. Long distance Plymouth-Canton Community Schools applies to domestic calls to all 50 slates, .~ ReqUires Caller 10compatible phone--not included. tt Must be a TDS Metrocom voice-service customer 10 qualify for high-speed Internel. High-speed Internet is a distance- JOANNE LAMAR, Secretary SBllsitlve technology~·-speeds and availabilify may vary Promolional price is good jor the lir;t ~ix months of a24-monlh service agreemenl, aller whleh Ihe plie.e returns 10 the regular rate. t J.D, Power and Associales 2005 Residential Ail-Distance Telephone Customer Satisfaction Study';l-~StUdy conducted among 10,292 customers who receive their local aM long distance service from one provider, Publish: February 2, 2006 The North Central Region includes S sfates. wwwjdpower,CQffi PDF 01008409070 MI