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with his m other Linda won an Easter basket and a $50 savings bond during an Easter egg hunt April 12 at Knollwood Memorial Park

About 300 people includ ihg 120 kids showed up for what Knollwood manager Debbie Parinello hopes will bean annual outing Parinello said she came up with the idea because ceme tenes are usually portrayed as scary places fo r kids in movies

This gives them a better memory she said Instead of being scary its a place where good memories can take place

in addition to Knollwood other sponsors were Skatin Station II Days Inn on Michigan Avenue and Target Department Store

■ Art campsPerforming arts show

choir visual arts and youngest artist camps are scheduled fo r this summer at the Plymouth Community Arts Council 774 N Sheldon Road Kids ages 5 1 6 can par ticipate in these weeklong camps from 10 a m to 2 30 pm starting Ju n e 23 Fees start at $60 fo r PCAC mem bers

Call (734) 416 4278 or visit wwwplym outharts com

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tl2 in Plymouth Township has Blue Star Banners to display ^ windows fo r parents hus bands and wives to indicate 3 son daughter husband or wife serves in th e military Please send your name and telephone number along with a photo to American Legion Post 112 P O Box 701134 Plymouth Ml 48170 We will contact you when to pick up your banner

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Athletic Golf Outing to bene fit the Plymouth High School Athletic Program will take place Saturday J u ly 19 for $120 ($60 dinner only) It starts at 8 30 a m A steak dinner and awards presenta tion follow 18 rounds of championship golf Games include 50/50 longest drive 50/50 closest to the pm and 50/50 skins

Hickory Creek Golf Course will be the host site for the 2003 PHS outing Make check payable to PHS Athletic Dept Attn Kurt Bntnell 8400 Beck Road Canton Ml 48187

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District receives fair AYP resultsBYTONYBRUSCATOSTAFF WRITER

Fourteen of 15 Plymouth- Canton elementary schools, and all five middle schools, made adequate yearly progress (AYP) in MEAP scores for the 2001- 02 school year

The AYP IS Michigan’s response to the federal No Child I,eft Behind Act, which has produced changes in K-12 public education m the United States in an effort to make indi­

vidual schools, not just school districts, more accountable for improved test scores

“It’s a way to determine if our schools are meeting assessed standards, if they are improv- ingj* said Verna Amble, execu­tive director of instructional services for Plymouth-Canton Schools

In Michigan, the standard for elementary students is 47-per- cent efficiency m math and 38 percent in reading For middle school students, the standard is

31 percent for both reading and m e ^ In the 2001-02 school year, fourth graders were tested in reading and math, while in the middle schools reading tests were given to seventh graders and math to eight grade stu­dents

Dodson Elementary, the dis- tncjt’s newest elementary school, was not rated because “they don’t have enough statisti­cal information yet to deter­mine whether or not they’ve met the scores,” said Amble

“We’re quite confident that had they had time to do the same process, they would have made their AYP”

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While all the other elemen­tary schools passed in the first year of the AYP, six of the build­ings received notations suggest­ing they needed improvements

According to state statistics, Isbister Elementary would not have made adequate yearly

Sounds of musicSymphony benefit wel received by music, baseball fans alike

BY KIMBERLY MORTSONSTAFF WRITER

It’s an appropriate time for the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra to be playing patnotic music and the Plymouth Symphony Society’s annud fund-raiser was as good a place as any to perform tunes such as The Stars & Stripes and the Star-Spangled Banner

The annual POPs concert, Ballgowns & Baseball Caps, spon­sored by the Target store of Canton, was held Friday, April 11, at Laurel Manor in Livonia According to PSO Executive Director Angel Bakos, more than $12,000 was raised for the orchestra and league-related activities

“We had a very nice turnout,” said Bakos “Johnny Ginger was well-received and he was a lot of fiin ”

Bakos said Ginger, a personali­ty from radio, television and music in the 1950s, narrated Casey at the Bat and served as auctioneer Ginger began his show business career with his family in the 1940s, then per-

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Ann and Jo e Sutschek of Orchard Lake place a bid on one o f the auction items at the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra's Ballgowns & Baseball Caps benefit Friday at Laurel Manor m Livonia

progress in reading one of the three previous years Allen, Field, Galhmore and Tonda would not have made AYP in two of the previous three yeare in reading And, Smifii would not have made AYP m all three previous years

The scores also indicated Field would not have made AYP in math in two of the previous three years

Amble said she’s not con-

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Feedback sought for Centralproperty

BY TONY BRUSCATOSTAFF WRITER

The City of Plymouth and Plymouth-Canton Schools, as part of a joint venture to improv recreational facilities at Central Middle School, will be holding public forums April 29 to get public feedback on what kinds of improvements should be made to the property

The city administration has hired LSL Planning of Royal Oak to conduct focus groups to gar­ner ideas about the types of recreational facilities residents want, to go along with the foot­ball, softball and soccer fields

“In the afternoon we’ll have focus groups with various special interest groups, including resi­dents from Adams Stfeet (across from Central), athletic directors, governmental leaders and user groups,” said City Manager Paul Sincock, who is spearheading the effort “In the evening we’ll have an open session for the general public to give input and com­ment about the ideas which came

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Retiring officer reflects on 27 years of serviceBYTONYBRUSCATOSTAFF WRITER

Plymouth police Officer Mel Me<^ said he wanted to be retired at a certain age And, at 52, Meek has gotten his wish

Meek, a 21-year veteran of the Plymouth police department wore his badge for ffie last time Friday, endmg a 27-year career in law enforcement

“When I hit a certain age, I wanted to retire,’ said Meek at his retirement luncheon at City Hall "And, I’m fortunate enough to do that”

Meek, who served six years as a Wayne County shenff’s deputy before patrolling Plymouth, has

'It's surprising. You run around the neighborhoods and people wave at you, and you stop and talk to them. A small town is great.'

Mel MeekPlymouth police officer

lived in the City of Homes since he was 4 years old

“There are a lot of nice people in this town, and I’ve met a lot ofthem,” said Meek “It’s sur­

prising You run around the neighborhoods and people wave at you, and you stop and talk to them A small town is great”

Despite the advances m police work over the course of Ills career, Meek said the job still comes down to meeting and helping people

"I think there are some tech­nological advances in the job, but as far as your basic police work, It’s stili die same,” Meek said “It’s dealing with the pub­lic and them, dealing with you That’s never going to change answer your calls and make people happy

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Happy anniversary(From le ft) Store manager Steve Zoum barts, information specialist Lm nea G arvey, ow ner J e f f Jo n e s , general manager Tim Parker and nurs­e ry manager Keith Sw ayze welcome you to Plymouth Nursery on Ann Arbor Road w est o f Gotfredson during its 40th anniversary Th ey'll host an open house Saturday April 19. For m ore, turn to page A3

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AROUND roWN Hall of Fame inductees named80TH ANNIVERSARY

Celebrating its 80th anniver­sary this spnng, the Plymouth District Library is looking for library memones from Plymouth residents, as part of their new “Why I Love My Library’ program

These thoughts could include a funny library story, a favonte book or movie title or how the library has changed over the years

Patrons may fill out a Why I Love My Library” form at the library or on the library’s homepage at plymouthh- braryorg

Patron forms will be posted around the library and around town through May Call Susan Stoney (734) 453-0750 ext 242

VOLUNTEERS HONORED

St Joseph Mercy Hospital of Ann Arbor will honor several of Its volunteers at their annual Volunteer Luncheon on Wednesday, Apnl 30 at the Crowne Plaza Clare Mueller of Plymouth who volunteers in the Pastoral Ministry Department, is being honored for 1000 hours of service

Judy Houston, who does vol­unteer work on special proj­ects, will be recognized for 10 years of service

Marge Fisher, who works on special projects and Carolyn Jacobs, who does volunteer knitting, will be honored for 25 years of service

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

A slide show ill introduce you to some of our beautiful local butterflies

Learn about “host ’ plants that the caterpillars and adult butterflies rely on for food

* sources' Then get ready to dig in the

■•dirt and help our naturalist j plant a beginning butterfly

garden on the Nankin site i * Scouts needing service proj­ects are welcome to attend The program is scheduled from 1 30-3 30 p m Saturday, June 28 Recommended for ages 10 and up

Program will be held at Nankin Mills Interpretive

Center on Hines Dnvejust east of Ann Arbor Trail m Westland Call (734) 261-1992

PEACE O RG ANIZATIO N EV EN T

Everyone is invited for a sus- penseftil evening of fun at the Detroit Chapter of International Peace Organization’s 22nd Annual Fundraiser Extravaganza Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a $7,500 raffle will begin from 6 30-10 30 p m May 9 at St John’s Golf & Conference Center (44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth)

The event will provide funds for CISV-Detroit to host sum­mer camp (11 and 15 year olds) this year and to celebrate the mission of promoting peace th ro u ^ cross-cultural friend­ships

For more information visit wwwcisvusa org or wwwasvusa org/detroit/

LIBRARY EV E N T

The Plymouth District Library presents “Snakes and Lizards and Ihrtles, Oh My'” Meet Michael Brophy at 2 p m Thursday, Apnl 24 to learn more about our cold-blooded friends Register at the Reader’s Advisory desk or call (734) 453-0750 ext 4

SHOVICASE PLYM OUTH 2003

Taste and see what makes Plymouth great at the Showcase Plymouth 2003 event 5-7 30 p m May 5 at St John’s Golf and Conference Center (Five Mile and Sheldon Road) Free parking

There will be over 60 booths featuring Plymouth products and services, Ihste of Plymouth s 15 best eatenes and pizzerias, honor the Plymouth Service Club’s Volunteer of the Year, scholar­ship award for citizenship, meet Mrs Michigan at die Chamber booth and receive an autographed photo

For only $10 admission you get complimentary food, a free beverage and a chance to win over 50 great door prizes

For more information call (734) 453 1540 or www ply- mouthchamber org

WINE TASTING

Plymouth Marketplace sponsors a wme-tastmg extravaganza from 7-9 30 p m Saturday, May 3 at the VFW Hall, Post 6695 on Mill Street

Tasters get a chance to sam­ple more than 80 different wines and beers, along with hors d ’oeuvres and deli delights prepared by the Plymouth Marketplace Deli

Advance tickets are $25 per person, and tickets will be $30 at the door Proceeds from the event will benefit CYO sport programs

For reservations and tick­ets, call (734) 453-2535

H AZARD O U S WASTE DAY

Plymouth Township resi­dents get their first chance of the year to dispose of house­hold hazardous waste when the township hosts Household Hazardous Waste Day May 17 at Compuware Arena

The drop-off day, which is also open to residents of the City of Plymouth, takes place from 9 a m -2 p m The move to Compuware means resi­dents will spend less time waiting in line

A dnver’s license showing proof of residency is required A second day. Sept 6, has also been scheduled

Acceptable items include adhesives, aerosol cans, auto­motive fluids, batteries, com­puter equipment, dram open­ers, dnveway sealer, fluores­cent light tubes, gasoline, hobby chemicals, lab chemi­cals, lawn and garden prod­ucts, medications, mercury, paint and stain products, pes­ticides, polishes, pool chemi­cals, propane cylinders, reac- tives, resins, solvents, wood preservatives and items labeled acid, flammable, caus­tic, poison, caution, toxic, dan­ger or warning

Items not accepted include smoke detectors, tires, radioactive materials, PCB- containmg materials, explo­sives including ammunition and fireworks, and medical waste

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The Spotlight Players, for­merly the Plymouth Theater Guild, present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” Apnl 25-26, May 2-3 and May 9-10 at 8 p m , and Sunday, May 4 at 6 p m

The production will be staged at the Watertower Theater, located on the cam­pus of the NorthviUe Psychiatric Hospital on Seven Mile in Northvilie

Tickete are $14 for adults 19 and older, $10 for 18 and younger They can be pur­c h a se in advance at ffle Penmman Deli m Plymouth, at Gardenviews on Mam in Northvilie, at Evola Music on Haggerty in Canton, and at White Owl in Garden City

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HOSPICE G O LF OUTING

There are still spots avail­able for golfers who would like to play in Angela Hospice’s 15th-annual golf outing May 12 at Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon

Golfers may register m four­somes or as individuals for $200 per person

Golfer packages include free range balls, 18 holes of golf with cart m a scramble format, barbecue lunch before golf, a dinner reception with open bar, and prizes for closest to the pm and longest dnve

Hole sponsorships are still available for $150 For more information on the event, call Alice Bamnger at Angela Hospice, (734) 953-6018

LINEBACKERS CLUB M EETS

The next monthly meeting of the Salem Football Linebackers Club is scheduled for 7 30 p m Wednesday,Apnl I6th, m Room 2703 at Sdem High School

All parents of current and future Salem football players are invited to attend For more information, call Mike Scherbaty at 734-981-7135

The Plymouth Township Hall of Fame committee has announced the Class o f2003 H4llof Famemductee’s This class of 10 community founders and leaders will join the 10 initiated last year

Honorees includeThe Rev. Rod Reinhart a

pnest in the Episcopal church who IS widely recognized as a poet, wnter and religious leader concerned about reli­gious freedom, tolerance and diversity he spearheaded a movement to establish a new uiterfaith holy day dedicated to tolerance, freedom, equality and peace He has lectured on the World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation and around the world, speaking a the Umted Nations, Oxford Umvemty and in Vancouver /

Russell Kirk is a lecfrirer and vmter who found the Conserva­tive journal Nationjd Review For more than 40 years he has in the thick of the intellectual controversies on the time His memory is being honored this year at a reception hosted by President George Bush to cele­brate 50 years since Kirk effec­tively founded the modem day conservative movement

Wayne Dunlap was a leader in the local arts community who served as conductor of the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra from 1951-1979 The Plymouth Symphony continues as one of the oldest and longest existing community symphonies in the country

Helen Ridiardson was aleader dunng the growth peri­od of Plymouth Township and served as deputy clerk and clerk of Plymouth Tbwnship

A.B. Maildiain helped build the towns first mill after mov­ing to Plymouth Township in 1825 and was secretary of tihe first township meeting in 1827 when the name Plymouth Township was selected Was elected clerk of the township and was responsible for form­ing a Plymouth township mili­tary company dunng the first meeting

Theodatus Timothy Lyonwas one of the 19th century’s most successful self-taught authonties m the saence and practice of fhiit growing He was keeper of the Wayne

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Hiram Berden an inven­tor and top nfle marksman and Major General in the Civil War He conceived the idea of form­ing special regiments of marks­men to serve m the Union Army He organized the first sharpshooters and invented a torpedo and torpedo boat

Eb$nezer Jendies Penniman- was the first resident elected to the US Congress (1851-1853) and was among those who founded the Republican Party in Jackson He was supervisor of Plymouth Tbwnship from 1842-44 and m 1850. He was the president of the First National Bank of Plymouth in 1871

Bratus Hussey was the chief conductor of the Central Michigan line of the Underground Railroad and one of the first settlers m Plymouth A Quaker and an abolitionist he was a presiden- - tial elector for the abolition ticket in 1844 He helped organize the Free-Soil Party in 1848 and was among those who met in Jackson where the Republican Party was organ­ized

The induction ceremony of the Class o f2003 will take place Thursday evening Sept 4 at Atlantis Restaurant on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth, just c east of 1-275

With the recognition that c 2002 marked the 175 birthday of Plymouth Tbwnship a group of township residents wanted c to honor local individuals who helped build the ongmal Plymoufli commumty They deaded a Hall of Fame would be a suitable way to honor their hand work and the memones Hall of Fame organizere Carol - Levitte and Bill Jojmer solicit-* ed names and reviewed dozens of applications for the inaugu-^ ral Class o f2002

The first class of inductee’s included William Bartow, D B Sherwood, George A. Smith, Paul Wagner, Lee Fidge,George Richwine, Elizabeth Holmes, Richard Gomick, Joe West and Frank Millington

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Nursery is keeping up with the JonesesGarden center grows as 40th anniversary nearsBY BRAD KADRICHSTAFF WRITER

Anyone wanting to see what can be grown by spreading some fertilizer need look no farther than the comer of Gotfredson and Ann Arbor Road

That’s where, for the last 30 years, Wayne Jones’ dream has grown more fertile with each passing year On Saturday, the Jones family celebrates the 40th anniversary of the open­ing of Plymouth Nursery with an open house, the garden cen­ter now owned his son, Jeff

The family moved the nurs­ery to Its current location after 10 years m Livonia, where Wayne b o u ^ t the retail busi­ness from Its onginal owner, Pete C3instiansen

Wayne Jones, who had a degree in pomology (the study of fruits), was selling fertilizer in the early 1960s, and Christiansen, who d owned Chnstiansen’s Plymouth Nursery since 1931, was one of his customers When Wayne found out in 1963 that Chnstiansen was looking to sell, he and his wife, Nancy, b o u ^ t the retail end of the business

The decision to buy the com­pany wasn’t without controver­sy, especially m the Jones home, where four children under the age of 7 needed to be fed and clothed Nancy went back to school at Michigan State, then went to work full­time as the new business’ land­scape designer, and Wayne handled the business details

After leasing property in Livonia for the first 10 years, Wayne Jones decided more space was needed

“In Livonia, there was no room for expansion,’ said Linnea Garvey, Jones daughter who now serves as the nursery’s information specialist “As we

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grew, there was no room for our nursery stock ”

When Jones deaded to move, he looked at different areas, one of which was Canton Center Road in Canton But he settled oil the Ann Arbor Road location for a couple of reasons

“Dad wanted a place close to an expressway, and he knew M 14 was going to go in, and that it would have a Gotfredson exit,” Jeff Jones recalled ‘ He was looking for location and affordability Garden centers need a lot of land, and you can’t afford a lot of land in the ciity”

As fate might have it, though, Jones didn’t get to help much m the move Felledbyasenous tractor accident Wayne was unable to do much, if any, of the actual work

‘ The company was moved by my mother and by me, at 17 years old, Jeff Jones recalled with a smile “It was quite an adventure”

The early years, before the expressway, featured a lot of dnve by traffic, because Ann Arbor Road was a primary route to Univereity of MwAigan

fe s e o Monteseos (left) and Sergio C ru z unpack evergreens a t th e Plymouth Nursery Monday

football games Back then the store was retail only, selling garden supplies and the like

Gradually, though, as word- of-mouth spread and the busi­ness grew, Plymouth Nursery began spreading out into the landscaping business Thday, Plymouth Nursery employs between four and seven land­scape crews at peak times of the year

“Today contracting is proba­bly 25 percent of our gross sales,” said Tim Parker, the firm’s general manager, who joined the company 15 years ago as an intern fresh out of MSU “Customer demand kind of guided us into providing that service”

Another niche Plymouth Nursery is carving out for itself is as a tree planter The garden center has 16 acres of specific- grade trees, with a sin^e-tree department that allows buyers to pick up one, two or three trees, and have Plymouth Nursery landscapers install them

We’ll go out and plant them,’ said Parker “Not many contractors are big enough to do that

Its all part of a diversifica­tion plan developed when Jeff Jones got out of school m 1979, and saw interest rates nse into double digits Knowing that Plymouth Nursery was pnma- nly a landscape contractor at that point, Jones decided to spread the wealth

“Landscaping is something people hke to have, not some­thing they have to have,” said Jones “V ^en interest rates hit 22 percent, it’s pretty easy for people to give us up I diversi­fied so we wouldn’t be vulnera­ble to interest rates, and got more into retail”

Now the center sells perenm- ^ s , annuals, pots and statuaiy

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“Now we’re a full-service garden Center,’ said Garvey "We’re more homeowner- friendly”

And, as the center sees more growth around it, business is actually starting to pick up, more or less Although weather the last couple of years, com­bined with the downturn m the economy, has had its effect on Plymouth Nursery like it has with all business, nobody is pamcked

“We’re starting to get more density of population around us,” said Parker, the company’s general manager for the last 10 years “The diversification is paying off We’re seeing the same custom er coming back”

As growth continues and the economy recovers, Jones and his staff are even dunking about getting bigger

Our long-term goal is to expand and diversify,” Jones said ‘As the people move around us we hope to keep expanding and servicing our customers

Plymouth Nursery is locateij at 9900 Ann Arbor Road just past Gotfredson For more information call (734) 453 5500

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A former Canton resident who became a Phoenix, A nz, polled ofBcer two years ago is continuing to recover in the

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Phoenix police Officer Robert Srtek,35, I S listed in critical condi-> tion at Mancopa County Hospital in Phoenix

His father,Richard Sitek, reported Wednesday morning that doctors had taken him off the medications that were keep­ing him comatose in hopes that he will wake up and con­tinue recovermg

Wednesday mommg, the family reported that Sitek had opened his eyes and squeezed a nurse’s hand

“T h ^ can’t believe the remarkable turnaround he’s made over the past 36 hours,” Richard Sitek said

As of Monday, April 14 an Arizona TV station reported on its Web site that he had already undergone two sur- genes and appeared to be improving

The officer was shot late Saturday, April 12 when he and his partner pulled over a motorist for dnvmg erratical­ly The suspect was reportedly shot and killed by Sitek’s partner after a foot chase, which included traversing a brick wall

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Sitek IS a 1986 Plymouth Salem graduate and was on the varsity track team His parents, both of Canton, have kept a constant vigil in Phoenix - and close tabs on goings on with family mem­bers in metro Detroit and Canton, thanks to their mobile phone

*We haven’t slept since Sunday,’ mom Kathleen Sitek said Tuesday mormng of the mghtmansh drama that has unfolded since her son was gunned down “I can’t believe fins happened - he never

hurt anybody”Seeing her son, a former

Salem track star who still runs frequency to stay fit, he help­less in a hospital bed has been unbearable, she said

“I just want him to open his eyes,” she said Tuesday after­noon By Wednesday fnommg, Sitek h ^ opened his e s and had begun to show signs of alertness

The Phoenix community has been mcredibly supportive during the ordeal, according to S i t^ The city’s mayor, city manager and city council per­sonally expressed their condo­lences to A e Siteks, and others- in the commumty have been very generous

“We’ve had people extend their homes to us,” she said

The Canton police commu­nity also imm^iately lent sympathy and support to the Site^

“Their brotherhood extends b ^ n d state Imes,” Richard Sitek said ^It’s moving how they all took it so personally”

Sitek’s best fhend in Phoenix, Geoff Ballentme, also a police officer, was relieved of his duties and has been allowed to stay with Sitek’s parents smee it happened

Ballentme said he and Sitek went through the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy together two years ago Sitek’s love of physical fitness — espe­cially running— was evident from the start

“If not for hini, I wouldn’t have made it through the academy,” Ballentme said of Sitek’s motivational skills “Tie’s alwjQ^ askmg, ‘Did you ^ to the gym today" ’ Rob is a real phj^ical fitness guy”

B^entine said that Sitek, who previously worked for Northwest Airlines at Detroit Metro Airport, decided to become a police officer to make a difference

“I thmk he wanted to some­thing where he felt like he was doing something for the com­munity He just wanted to make his parents proud ”

Sitek’s family has set up an account at Standard Federal Bank to assist with their son’s expenses when he recovers They asked that well-wishers donate to the fund, in Robert Sitek’s name, m heu of givmg gifts and flowers

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N e w p o s tm a s te r le a rn s Students learn pioneer lessQi t o ju Q Q le c a re e r, fa m ily one-room schoolhouseBY HEATHER NEEDHAMSTAFF WRITER

Dennis Wieczorek, new post­master of the Plymouth Township post office, had only five words to say when begin­ning to talk about his 27-year career with the United States Postal Service

“It was all hard work," the Livoma father of five said, as he began to reflect upon his route up the ladder, which included stops in Livoma, Garden City, Plymouth, Westland, Belleville, Dearborn, Ann Arbor and even a three- month gig in Muskegon

“I’m very pleased and happy to be here in Plymouth ” he said of his promotion to post­master His most recent post was as customer service man­ager at Livonia’s Greenmead post office on Newburgh south of Eight Mile

“The employees have made (working at the post office) a wonderful experience and I owe my success to them,’’ Wietaorek said

He proudly pointed out that US PostmasterGeneralJohn E Potter IS, like him, 46 years old They both Started their postal careers in 1975

“He applied himself and worked hard,” Wieczorek said of Potter

Wieczorek’s postal career began at age 18, when he was still a Fordson High School student He worked afternoon shifts until 1 or 2 a m , and attended school durmg the day

He’s always had more than one job, he said, and even now continues to work as a sales associate at Home Depot This means his work weeks can run as long as 84 hours - with 50- 60 going into the post office, and up to 24 going into his Home Depot gig

This can m ^ e spending time with children and his wife, Joni, a challenge

But as his family has shown, adaptation is the key When he was assigned to work three summer months in Muskegon,

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Postmaster presents award to business owner

One of the first duties performed by new Plymouth Township Postmaster Dennis Wieczorek was presenting an award to a Plymouth business woman

Melanie Miller and Pace Inc received the award as winners of the “Real People, Real Success” contest and will be featured on United States Postal Service retail signs across the country this summer

Late last year, the U S P S asked small businesses across the nation to describe, in 125 words or less, how postal service products have helped their businesses Pace Inc was one of 21 winners out o f5,000 entries and will appear on posters in 20,000 post offices nationwide this summer

he expected to come back home once a week to spend time with family But, his fami­ly had a better idea.

“Why don’t we stay widi you?” his wife suggested, and there­after packed up their five chil­dren and headed out to his extended-stay motel room

“All seven us crammed into the room,” Wieczordc said, smd- mg “It was a special time for my femily”

They made the most of the Muskegon assignment, by tak­ing a lighthouse tour, soalang up sun on the beaches and enjoying

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I t should come as no sur- pnse that Carol Greene’s class found recess the most enjoy­able part of their visit to Plymouth-Canton’s one-room school house, located at Ann Arbor and Gotfredson roads

Their break from schoolwork wasn’t spent on modern-day play structures though, but playing games of tag, stidcs and rings and cats-in-the-cra- die

“They played with 1800 period toys and games,” said Greene whose combined first and second grade class from Dodson Elementary m Canton made the field tnp to Geer School as part of their cur­riculum study of the commu­nity

The Canton teacher said all second graders study the com­munity and her class chose to visit the one-room school house in an effort to compare life in the 1800s m Canton to

what it’s like in the year 2003“We did about a month’s

worth of preparation,” said Greene

The field tnp was part of a two-day lesson that included just the second graders from Greene’s split class returning to the schoolhouse for an additional day of creating pio­neer arts and crafts

“They made old-time crafts like a buzz saw toy, tin punch and a quilt square,” added Greene

The students got into the spint of the visit by dressing like their 1800s counterparts, eating sack lunches vnthout the modem conveniences of lunch baggies and only brought beverages of water, lemonade and rootbeer to dnnk compared to juice boxes and cans of soda that they might find in their lunches today

After a few minutes of play, Greene said she rang the schoolbell and the students formed two lines, “the boys on

the left and the girls on the right ” Her lesson plan includ­ed reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing America and Home on the Range, writ­ing the proverb of the day in their copy books, practicing their Roman numerals on slate boards

Greene said the students were fascinated with the set up of the room and the exteri­or of the school mcluding the book shelves, potbelly stove, crawl space and the outhouse

Before being dismissed the elementary teacher had the students read both aloud and silently from their McGuffey Readers, complete arithmetic problems in their copy books, count the stars on the flag and practice elocution with a series of tongue twisters

“It was a great expenence,” said Greene “Now they’re v^^iting their memones of the day and creatmg diagrams They learned it was definitely a different time in history compared to today”

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So what IS his secret to jug­ging a hectic work life without melting down’ In Wieczorel^s case, It’s someone who has been there for him for 23 years

I have a wife that’s very good to me and takes a lot of stress off of me, he said ‘She s a super outstanding person and I love her

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Price named amonq state's Top 10 women business ownersBY KIMBERLY MORTSONSTAFF WRITER

As a volleyball coach, Kimberly Pnce has had the experience that “winning just happens when you play hard ’

It isn’t a coincidence, then, that the Plymouth business owner has a successful printing company and was recently named one of the Ibp 10 Michigan Women Business Owners by the national associ­ation’s greater Detroit chapter

The honor was bestowed upon Price m March on the heels of celebrating her 13fh anniversary at the helm of a company she bought m 1989 In less than a decade it was named one of the 100 fastest growing pnvate companies in Michigan- an acknowTedgment she received in 1998 and 1999 by then Governor John Engler

Like the rest of the women business owners at the 9th Annual NAWBO Awards Luncheon, Pnce says it’s her name alone on the attractive teal-colored ceramic plaque, but she knows she wouldn’t have been standing there if it weren t for the countless people who stood by her and support­ed her along the way

You have to be organized and have a great support staff at home and from yotir employ­ee s,” said Pnce, “and a support­

ive spouse There are hundreds of people who have helped me It’s more about the big picture here than just me ”

The bigger picture in Pnce’s life includes being CEO and President of Progressive Pnntmg, the mother of four children Kyle, 15, Lauren, 14, Devin, 10, and Alex, 7, and the director of volleybaU at Our Lady of Good Counsel pansh in Plymouth

Progressive Pnntmg, located on Goldsmith off Sheldon Road, is a prmt and visual com­munications provider Pnce says what separates her busi­ness from her competition is the m-house graphic design staff that complements the pnnt production aspect of the company

“We are an extension of a company’s marketing depart­ment We partner with finns to produce their marketing litera­ture for both small and large busmesses”

The sixth child in a family < f eight, Pnce was raised in Livoma and graduated from Bentley High School She receiv^ some scholarship money from Eastern M i^igan University as a volleyball player but paid for the remainder of her tuition on her own She i graduated with a degree in | marketing and was hired by 1 Xerox Corporation as a seHer in

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Kiitiberiy Price poses with the ceram ic tile plaque she received from NAWBO's G re a te r Detroit Chapter

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Price was hired by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan m their pnntmg division She achieved great success in a short period of time there but BCBSM suf­fered an economic blow and was banned by the Michigan Insurance Commissioner from commeraally selling its pnnt- ing services That proved to be the turning point for Pnce, who declined a position m health insurance and decided to start her own pnntmg operation

At the age of 27 she used per­sonal funds and family loans to

start Progressive Pnntmg in 1989 She obtained a third mortgage on her home, secured a small line of credit and an equipment lease with personal guarantees

In a letter to NAWBO, her husband Bruce outlined count­less reasons why he felt his wife and business partner should be selected as one of the Top 10 Michigan Women Business Owners

‘ Kim Pnce is the mother of four school-age children and CEO/majonty shareholder of Progressive Pnntmg. All of this while giving Of her time to local causes, developing young girls as productive a ti^ n s and par­ticipation in vanous chantable groups and activities,” stated Bruce Pnce, CPA and Progressive Pnntmg vice presi­dent “While leadmg the char^ of a steady workforce and build­ing a strong tax base she has developed a reputation of pro­fessionalism and service second to none”

Bruce added his wife has a “tremendous ability to juggle so many things in her life

“She’s able to manage a pro­fessional career while providing for her femily and still being involved with the community through coaching sports and chantable obligations and clubs

Kim said her husband came

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on board with the Plymouth company six years ago as vice president She sajd previously he managed all of the account­ing related responsibilities while working simultaneously as an accountant He began working full-time m 1997 at Progressive when the volume of thebusmess demanded more of his attention His role helped Pnce continue to manage the 19 staff members they emplc^ as well as allowing her to be out of the office selling — her first love

“I have a selling background and I haven’t wanted to get away from that,” said Pnce “Being out there helps me stay active m the market, talk the

lingo, know about my competi­tion and I like to get feedback first hand from my clients and vendors ’

Since Pnce purchased the then struggling pnntmg com­pany m 1989 her business has tnpled m size They now occupy three units of the facility on Goldsmith with approximately8,000-10,000 square feet of space where they sell, design and pnnt marketing literature

‘ She not only balances talang care of her own family but takes care of her employees who become a second family as well as the customers and vendors There are a lot of people who come to rely on her m her posi­tion,” said Bruce

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Canton architect wears many hatsBY HEATHER HEEDHAMSTAFF WRITER

Canton architect Dawn Zuber knew when she was 11 that she wanted to be an archi­tect when she grew up

“My hobby was to take (floor plans) and redraw them,” said Zuber, 37 a Sandusky, Ohio native

She recently received the Young Architect of the Year award from the Huron valley chapter of the Amencan Institute of Architects She also serves as president of the local AIA, and serves on the state board of AIA’s Michigan chap­ter

Zuber continues to redraw existing floor plans, and proudly displaj^ her “before and after” photos of residential

projecte in southeast Michigan in a three-ring photo album In a recent Ann Arbor project, her clients were a husband and wife, and her job was to make the kitchen, formal dining room and breakfast nook a large, open area

The only problem was, while the husband was dissatisfied with the old kitchen, the wife was appy with status quo Such domestic tiffs are noth­ing new for Zuber, who quick­ly learned that technical and creative skills are not the only skills an architect needs

“Occasionally I do provide mediation services,” she said jokingly of her work with mar­ried couples and families

“Having good people skills and being a good listener is very important,” Zuber said

‘ If you don’t understand what fliey need, you can’t design what they want ”

Architecture is a profession where people can easily see the fruits of the labor - and touch them, too Zuber’s favonte architects include Frank Lloyd Wright, most famous for the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a Scottish architect famous for designing the Glasgow School of Art

Zuber said she not only wants to design what people want, but design what she wants, too Residential archi­tecture has always been her specialty, but when she worked for other architectural firms, she got stuck doing commercid projects instead

“I like having control over what projects I work on,” she said

Nearly six years ago, she decided to strike out on her own For 51/2 years, Zuber, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, has owned Studio Z Architecture, and speaalizes in residential architecture She runs the business out of her home, and wears all the busi­ness’ hats - bookkeeper, mar- ketmg and of course, ardiitec- tural design She only occa­sionally hires subcontractors to help out when she is busy

Working at home has its advantages and disadvantages Some advantages include wearing bedroom slippers to work, setting your own hours and being able to pet your cat when he decides to hop on top

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Canton architect Dawn Zube r recently received th e Young Architect o f the Year award from th e Huron Valley chapter o f th e Am erican Institute o f Architects

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Canton’s proposed nuissage ordinance underwent some ther­apeutic massage treatment itself after it pulled from last week’s board meeting enda.

The ordinance would require anyone engaged in the business of massage to have a valid mas­sage busmess license issued by the township "nie state of Midiigan does not regidate mas­sage businesses and Canton’s old m assa^ ordinance was so restrictive fliat therapeutic mas- sagists could not leg^y operate within file township

Ibwnship Clerk Tferry Bennett said she pufled the proposed new ordinance after receiving com­plaints from some massage ther­apists that It was onerous and burdensome

She said after reviewing the (ximplamts, some of them appeared to be valid so the ordi­nance was revisited A revved version was presented to the board at a Tuesday m ^ t stu<ty session

Attorney Tim Cronin told the board fliat because of the con­cerns that were expressed, he had a meeting with Public Safety Director John Santomauro to discuss the pomts m question.

One section of the ordinance was reworded to make it dear whomustbehcensed He said flie ongmal wording was confus­ing m fliat regard The revised version reads “AppUcant must separately apply for and receive a massagist’s permit ifheorflie will be engaging m the practice of massage”

A section requiring fliree let­ters stating that the applicant was “of g o ^ moral charact6r” was deleted entirely

“In practical terms that seem ^ not useful to the town­ship,” Cronm said.

Another seeflon that had (x>me under fire was a l e n ^ y require­ment regarding wadung and toilet f a t t ie s , with l o d ^ and separate fecilities fiir male and female dients

“That seem tedious or onerous for flie applicants,” he said “Prom a law enforcement per­spective ft was really (ft veiy lim­ited use”

The revised version requires “Adequate washing, dressing locker, and/or todet focalities shall be provided for patrons”

Crbmn said there was also cnticism of a section reqmnng employees of a m a s s ^ estab- hsbment to wear “dean um- forms ” The word “umforms” was changed to doflimg,

Suzanne Eidson, an athlete trainer and therapeutc massag- ist, asked Cronm if so-called out- call massE^ would be permitted under the revised ordinance.

“Massage therapists go out mto the commumty for certam events, sudi as the Detroit Marathon or the Avon Three- Day Walk that came flirou^ Canton last year,” she said

Cromn said as long as the massagisthas a permit, outcall would not be prohibited

T f residents want to have the treatment m their own home for privacy or under the supervision of a physiaan m his office, that would be allowed,” he said

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Victoria GajewskiServices for \lc to n a

Gajewskj, 82, of Canton, were held Apnl 15 a t St John Neumann Catholic Church with the Rev George Charnley offiaating Bunal was at St Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights.

Mrs Gajewsla was born June 6,1920 in Detroit and died April l lm Canton She was employed for a time as a press operator

Survivors include son, Alex Gajewski, daughter^ Barbara Pikulski, sister, Bernice Swit^ski, brother, Anthony Szachacz, and sisters-m-law, Helen Gajewski and Sophie Gajewski

Memorial contnbutions may be made to Angela Hospice of Livonia,

Arrangements made by Neely-Turowski Funeral Home

Ja ne t BellA memorial gathenng for

Janet Bell, 63, of Plymouth wa^ held April I6 at the A lb ic a n Legion Post 32 m Livonia

Mrs Bell was born Sept 9, 1939 in Plymouth and was a lifelong resident pf Plymouth She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and loved to be with her sons and grandchildren

Survivors include husband of 44 years, Charles S Bell, Sr of Plymouth, sons, Charles (Barb) Bell, J r o f Plymouth and Robert Bell of Canton, three grandchildren, and sis­ter, Joy French of Plymouth

Memorial contributions may be made to the Amencan Legion Post 32

Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funerd Home

John P. MaloneyA Memorial service for John

Maloney, 75, of Plymouth, will be held April 26 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth

Mr Maloney retired after 30 years at Burroughs/Umsys m Plymouth and had served in WWII and the Korean War He was a long-time resident of the City of Plymouth and served on the City of Plymouth Planning Commission (85-94) and the Zoning Board of Appeals (89-92) He was also a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel pansh, the Plymouth Elks and Kiwanis Clubs

Survivors include wife, Mary E (Bette) of Plymouth, chil­dren, Michael (Gail) of Canton, John (Kathy) of Shelby Township, and Molly (Mike) Light of Dallas, Texas, and grandchildren, Jacob and Nicholas

Memorial contnbutions may be made to St Joseph Mer<^ Hospice, 806 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Leona M. SchombergerServices for Leona

Schomberger, 88, a lifelong resident of Plymouth were held April 19 at the Schrader- Howell Rineral Home with the Rev Doc Ortman of Our Lady of Good Counsel officiat­ing.

Mrs Schomberger died m her home with all five of her children present after a long illness Mrs Schomberger was a housewife and court clerk for her husband, Justtce of the Peace Martin Schomberger She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church since 1932 She was also a member of the Altar Society, Funeral Guild and Ladies Guild, and the Daughters of Isabella. She was a devoted member of the VFW Auxiliary Gamble Post 6695 and former member of the Navy Mothers and the Amencan Cancer Society

Mrs Schomberger was pre­ceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Martin, brothers, John, Walter, Clarence, and Joseph, sister, Dorothy Clark, and sisters-in-law, Vera and Adel (Mickey) Holman

Survivors mclude children, Martin J (Shirley) Schomberger of Plymouth, Elizabeth A (James) Wick of Lake Ann, Lopis R (Mary) Schomberger of Pellston, Ralph J (Linda) Schomberger of Allen Park, and Joyce J (James) Scollen of Ft Myers, Fla, 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandsons, broth­ers, Robert H and Charles G

(Mane), sisters-in-law, Cathenne and Dorothy Holman, many loving nieces, nephews and other family members, and special neigh­bors Anita and ‘ Fntz” Honke and family

Memonal contributions may be made to the Amencan Heart Association or the Amencan Lung Association

Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home

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out of the focus groups This will be the basis to develop a plan for the site, which will give us the groundwork to move forward

Ideas tossed about by a city and school district subcom­mittee, which met in January, include improvements to the athletic fields, constructing a walkmg/runnmg track, repairing the bleachers and installing new lighting and fencing

After getting ideas on what the master plan for Central Middle School’s athletic facili­ties should look like, the next step will be in attempting to find money to fund the proj­ect Smcock said a dollar fig­ure has yet to be determined, but he doesn’t discount the possibility the price tag could reach $1 5 million

“The subcommittee of the city commission and school board said we have no idea where the money is coming from,” said Smcock, h u t you need a plan first, and then you can move forward ’

However, invited to partici­pate m the focus groups will be members of the Kiwams, Rotary and Lions clubs, among others, as well as the Wilcox Foundation

“They h?ive an insight into what the community is look­ing for, said Smcock ‘And, eventually we’re going to be looking for various funding sources for this project

“It will be a great concept, but we don’t have any funding sources m mind,” he said “I t’s going to take a lot of people to bring this to fruition ’

With citts m state revenue sharing money affecting the citj^s bottom line, and reduc­tions m state foundation grant money paring the income of the school district, neither entity can afford to make the improvements to

'Central has a lo t of good potential for all sorts of things. I'm sure if we can make a good enough case, we can get community sup­port.'Tom wysocktschool board trustee

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We’ve had pretty good luck with Plymouth Township in refurbishing our field at Isbister (Elementary),” said Tom Wysocki, school board trustee

“Central has a lot of good potential for all sorts of things I’m sure if we can make a good enough case, we can get community support ”

LSL Planning is being paid $5,000 from block grant funds to develop a master plan for the site It’s the same company that helped the city in developing plans for improvements to the Cultural Center and neighborhood parks

‘They’ll give us a site plan, which will result m a basis for the city and schools to partner and move forward in building community support,’ said Smcock “Then we can devel­op grant applications to vari­ous local and national organi­zations to help us move for­ward on thjis project ”

Workmg m Plymouth isn’t Detroit, but you know that coming m,” he added If you expect this to be Detroit, bank holdups and drugs being sold on the corner, don’t apply because j'ou re coming to the wrong place ”

Police Chief Wayne Carroll has worked with Meek his entire 21 years on the force

“He was a very dedicated cop, a hometown boy that had a lot of insight into his com­munity,’ CJarrollsaid “He took the job senously, was commu­nity minded, and took a lot of pnde m the police department and the aty Mel demonstrated it every day he was on the j ob ”

In recent years, the Plymouth police department has hired a number of “rookie” cops, who benefited from the eiqienence of Meek.

“Mel was a great mentor He took to the new hires and taught them the plethora of information he attained, and his great knowledge of the community,” added Carroll, who said he was always disap- pomted Meek never took the sergeant’s exam for promotion

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Retiring Plym outh Police Officer Mel Meek (le ft) visits with (from le ft) J e f f Jo n e s , Sam Poules and Chris Lahtinen dur­ing his retirem ent p arty Friday a t the station

“Mel just liked what he was doing,” said Carroll, who faced Meek many times across the bargammg table when Meek was the police officers’ union president

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Meek, who has several grandchildren, including two in tile area, plans to spend more time with them in retirement

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She also is president of the school student council, in the math club, holds the position of editor-in-chief of the school paper and will compete oji 4pril ip both fhe Mjchigap Social studies and science Olympiads

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Beginning on April 17 2003, and for 30 days thereafter the Charter Town^p of Canton will accept public comment on the reprogramming of funds and amendments to the FY 2002 Community Development Block Grant final statement The purpose is to reprogram funds from canceled and completed CDBG projects and to create a new project (Purchase of Lots for Affordable Housing) reqmrmg amendment of the CDBG program The following activities are to be canceled and the funds reprogrammed FY 1991 Canterbury Mews Recreation, $9,064 00 FY 1993 ADA Improvements $2 020 00 FY 1993 Hamson Dram, $13,213 00 FY 1994 Nankin Transit $5 000 00 FY 1995 Nankm Transit $1000 00, FY 1995 Family Service $6 000 00 FY 1996 Contingency $667 00 FY 1996 Nankm Transit, $960 00, FY 1997 Contingency $745 00; FY 1998 Salvation Army $13 000, FT 1998 Hamson Dram, $31474 57, FY 1999 Canterbury Mews Bamer free Assessment $3 000 00, FY 1999 HelpSource $950 00 FY 1999 Salvation Army, $9100 00 All funds to be reprogrammed to FY 2002 Human Services Center Construction ($25,456) and FY 2002 Affordable Housing Lots Purchase ($70,737 57) (new project) Written comments or requests for information should be directed to Gerald Martm, Development Specialist, Resource Development Division, 1150 S Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 (734) 394 5194 On April 22,2003, at 7 p m m the Board meetmg room 46000 Summit Parkway Canton Michigan the Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing to consider the reprogramnung of funds and the amendment of the FY 2002 CDBG final statement

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Ford manufactures Focus, K(avigator and Expedition models iti Wayne, Town Cars m Wixom, and Mustang vehi­cles in Dearborn

Johnson Controls will assume operational responsi­bilities for current seating production for these vehicles in Chesterfield, Michigan

The Chesterfield plant site was previously operated by Visteon Corporation

Details on the terms of the agreement were not released

In 2004, seating assembly operations will be relocated to other Johnson Controls man­ufacturing sites within south­east Michigan, including one new facility

Company officials said loca­tions for this work will be identified at a future date

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“We are very pleased to have been selected by our cus­tomer to provide world-class seating products for these car and truck models”

Johnson Controls provides vehicle seating, interior com­ponents and batteries for a variety of Ford Motor Company models

Currently, Johpson Controls builds and supplies first-row seats for Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition models at its Plymouth plant

In addition, the company designed and developed Focus seat systems, and builds them for Ford in Germany and Valencia, Spain for the European market

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cemed about the notations that indicate the schools would not have performed favorably in previous years Her goal is to function under a contnuous improvement model

“All of our buildings have school improvement plans,” she said, “even those buildings die state says need an improve­ment plan That’s how we do business That’s part of who we are and what we do ”

CONSEQUENCES

The state revealed that 216 o f the 2,260 schools that were evaluated throughout M i<^ig^ 4 iled to meet ade­quate yearly progress I f that were to happen m P^onoudi- Canton, Amide said there would be senous conse­quences

“It can go fiom an extreme range of replacing the pnncipal and staff, providing more s t ^ development or providing a change m cumculum,” she said

Plymouth-Cmiton Education Association President Chuck Fortelli said there is so much testing m schools these days, it could become a hindrance instead of a help

“There are alwut a half-dcaen different tests kids take, depending on the grade,” said Portelli ‘Wemaybespendmg too much time getting ready for tests

“I don’t think teachers like die fact t h ^ are being evaluated on how a group of kids are being tested when t h ^ don’t have^ control of all the variables,” he added “It’s judging a (school) building on how well lads take a test”

Anodier concern for Portelii, and the 1,000 teachers he rep­resents m the Plymouth-Canton school distnct, is the seemingly yearly changes in the HEAP tests

“Students get proficient, and then they change the tests,” said Portelli “It’s like a movmg tar­get”

Amble said she beheves Plymoudi-Canton’s scores,

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depending on the grade. We may be spending too much time getting ready for tests.'

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which are generally h i ^ above the target scores set fordi by the state, are a msult of recent cm- nculum changes

“We review our cumculums| we update oUr materials, we give professional development,” said Amble “So, we are already implementmg new cumculums without the stete teUing us we | have to do them ?

*Wehave ft new math cur­riculum that’s m Its third year at the elementaiy levd, and sec­ond year in m i^ e school,” she said “We think the changes that we’ve made are helping us be successful m makmg progress m math Next year, wftll be imple­mentmg a revised cumculum m the language arts area.”

The state’s profiaency stan­dards for AYP increase each year, with each school ejqiected to reach 100 percent by 2014 This, many fed, is an unlikdy goal

“That will be a real challenge,” said Amble “Ithinkweshoidd ask the state legislature we’ll see how it evolves ”

Amble said if Plymouth- Canton Schools continue to do what It has done m h e past, the goals set the state shouldn’t be a concern

“We try to stay focused on what’s good for kids, what’s good for teaching and learmng, and set our own goals,” she said

All, said Amble, with less money from the state

“We have to figure out how we are going to cut $5 5 mil- hon next year, and still try to mamtam programs h a t will support all kids,” she said “It becomes particularly challeiig- ing when you have to reduce s t^ a n d programming”

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Throughout h e evening h e PSO performed o h e r nostalgic tu n ^ including Damn Yankee Overture by Addlef & Ross and h e SaturdayNight Wallz and Hoe Down by contemporary composer A£^on Copdand The orchestra also served to musically punctuate and enlighten Ginger’s presenta­tion of C as^ af h e Bat

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Later in h e evening Ginger stood center stage and s e r ^ as auctioneer of h e Plymouh Symphony League’s Lave Ticket Auction Bakos said local sponsors, businesses and supporters gave generously h is year Some of h e exciting items up for sale during h e spinted bidding contest induded

■ A cruise with eig^t foiends on h e Soakin’ Wet, courtesy of Nicholas Contracting Company

■ A memorable evening of singing by h e Plymouh String Irfo to be used at a wedding, romantic evening at home or celebration

■ The chance to host an old- fashioned clambake for eight at Waves Restaurant in St Clair Shores Menu includes snow crab legs, dams, mussels, scallops and com on h e cob

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(From le ft) Plymouth Sym phony Orchestra vice president Joh n Lewis President Linda Alvardo and conductor Nan Washburn hold a powwoW prior to the annual auction Ftiday a t Laurel Manor in Livonia

pick up ft radtet and don ft beautiful diamond tennis bracdet

■ E & E Manufoctunng made a seasoned baseball fon hapiy w ih h e contnbutoon of baseballs autographed by Detroit Tiger favontes Eime Harwell, AJ Kahne, Jim Pnce and more

■ Wm C Franks Furniture donated a cedar chest with tap­estry cover

■ A couple will enjoy one night plus 18 holes of golf fi'om Boyne USA Resorts

Jo Swerc, president of h e Plymouh Symphony League, wasn’t wrong when she said h e autographed baseballs would be a hot item and would bring some healhy competitive bid­ding among guests

Bakos said h e donation of baseball-related memorabilia by B eh Stewart of h e Plymouh Histoncal Museum helped to create a fun atmos­phere and get people in h e mood for the Ballgowns and Baseball Caps hem e Items from h e museum’s extensive collection were displayed hroughout h e event room, mdudmg baseballs, uniforms, photographs, etc

“I can’t say enough about h e reciprocity between cultural institutions in h is area,” said Bakos “The memorabilia was a big hit w ih people My hat’s off to B eh Stewart and Stella

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To assure h e success of h e symphony, league members go h e extra mile by providing refreshments for intermission at h e concerts and performing a long list of tasks ich w e ^

Xhir office could notgetbywihout h e contmual assis­tance of individuals who understand how much here is to do m order to pro­vide concerts and especially h e pro­grams created coop­eratively w ih h e Plymouh Canton Sdiools,” said Pat Derdenan, PSO office manager An example, said

Derdenan, is h e work P ^ Hemey does to prepare h e pro­gram books for e a h concert

“The league histoncally con­tributes money hs^ can he counted on to be here because of h e example set by h e early supporters, of whom Jo Hulce of Plymouh, was a founder- member Hulce has suggested h e symphony contact former members of h e league and orchestra m anticipation of an alumni event to celebrate h e forhcommg anniversary of h e PSO m 2005,” said Linda Alvarado, president of h e ^on- phony

The Plymouh rmphony is a nonprofit regional orchestra dedicated to ennchmg Plymouh/Canton and sur­rounding communities w ih hi^-quality symphonic music, youh-education opportumties and to serve as a perfomiance Oudet for talented musicians from souheastem Michigan.

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OUR VIEWS

C ity right to table ordinance

You’ve got to hand it to commissioners in the City of Plymouth W hen they make a mistake, they’re certainly willing to acknowledge and fix it

Sometimes it takes some of the city’s biggest business people streaming to the microphone to make them see it, but, still, they get it done

It happened last week, when commissioners tabled the scheduled approval of a flew liquor license ordinance pat­terned almost exactly after a similar ordinance in Royal Oak A fter frequently saying Plymouth didn’t want to turn into "another Royal Oak” m terms of nightlife, com­missioners were ready to do just that

A three-m em ber subcommittee made up of commis­s io n e rs D an Dwyer, Ron Loiselle and Phil P u rsell designed th e o rd inance to establish a policy for the issuance and transfer o f liquor licenses and perm its While diey didn’t consult directly with business owners - who would be most affected by the new law - they did ask the Plym outh Com m unity Chamber of Commerce for input on both the liquor license and the outdoor dining issue

The diam ber put togefiier a four-person committee to develop input, and responded to the city with a letter back in January But none of the four, while all solid busi­ness people w ith deep roots in the comm unity, run restaurants or have anything to do with liquor licenses

W hether it was adequate input for commissioners is a m atter of debate, although clearly local restaurant owners didn’t th ink so They swarmed last week’s city commis­sion m eeting to let commissioners know they were dissat­isfied

Business owners thought the language m the proposed ordinance - regulatory phrases such as "overall benefit to the City of W j^ o u th ” and “any other factors tha t may affect the health, safety and welfare or best interests of the community” - was too vague and lejt owners su sc^ ti- ble to the whim of this or future commissions

And the commission, led by the increasingly settling voice o f Dwyer, listened and put a stop to the ordinance, at least for now Dwyer, who has rapidly become a voice of reason and one of the commission’s most effective mem­bers, actudly apologized for not basing sought such input in the beginning, a bold move for a political figure these days

Now, with the help of Tony Belli o f E G Nicks, Greg G oodm an , ow ner o f Cafe Bon Hom m e, and F rank Yaquinto of Compari’s, commissioners will craft a more Plymouth-esque ordinance, one local business owners can live with

It was a bold compromise, one which cynics can say the city was forced into by angry business owners But it’s a com prom ise past commissions m ight not have made, even m the face o f such outrage

We prefer to believe it’s a sign this commission wants to do the ngh t thing

B o th sides m iss m a rk in w a te r bill b a ttle

There has been plenty of political hand-wringmg and gnashing o f the teeth in the past year over the operations of the regional water system and its governing board

Sadly, the dispute over water rates has been reduced to nam e calling, charges of department incompetence and allegations ^ a t efforts to wrest control of the board away from the city of Detroit are being fiieled as much by raast attitudes as unhaj^iness with the water delivery system

Unfortunately, none of the political postunng has done a thing to find a meaningful compromise in the dispute, which has grown to entangle the governor’s office and left homeowners confused - and misinformed - over what is actually paid for out of their water bills

Instead of working together to improve our water deliv­ery system, politicians on both sides of the dispute seem m ore interested in assessing blame

Suburban leaders, in arguing for a new oversight board th a t would be controlled by the suburbs, attacked the D etfo it w ater departm en t as being incom petent and insensitive to their concerns Detroit officios chose to resfiond by running foil-page newspaper ads pointing the finger a t local m umapalities for spiraling cost increases mstead of sitting down with their suburban counterparts to discuss meaningful reform

Getting to the bottom of this latest city-versus-suburbs fight is no easy task, bu t neither is delivenng pure, fresh drm king water to a thirsty suburbs up to 60 miles from the source and then disposing of their waste to boot

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Participants in th e Citizens Academy gath er around a police car and listen to Sgt Al Cox as he explains the capabilities o f th e unit during the city's Citizens Academ y Students are learning th e Ins and outs o f city government in the first-ever class

Dwyer was honestI had the pleasant opportunity to wit­

ness a wonderful event that took place on Monday night (Apni 7) In my mind, the event should become a milestone in the recent history of the City of Pfymouth

The Cdy Commission mettoentertamgmde- lmesforfiieuseof“c a ^ s ^ ”seatinglyrestau- rants widim the atys DDA, and to act i xMi the second reading of a new L i ^ r Licensing Ordinance vvh^ would e&c^fiiepiesent, and future, hquor license holders within the ctty

Dunng comments presented by the numerous well-known license holders, it became very apparent that the city com­missioners had not sought the mput of the very people who have invested, and made, major contnbutions to the success of the city as a place to vwit and enjoy

I would like to commend Commissioner Dan Dwyer for his honesty, matunty and courage to publicly admit that, as chair of the committee who designed the new pro­posed ordinance, he had made a m ist^e in not seeking input from the restaurant and tavern owners on the issue at hand

I can’t recall ever hearing a publidy dected aty ofiiciai genuineb' apologize to the cxbzens he /she serves. Dan’s ability to understand that the voice of the people he serves is more important than one’s makes him an exam­ple ofthe type of person we deserve as a leader of our community Ifhedeadestorunfbrfiie Qty Commisaon this M , he has my vote.

Peter Bunting Plym outh

CSX complaints validThe common complaints about CSX

are valid, but one potential problem has not been addressed

The long waits at railroad crossings could potentialty stand between residents and much-needed rescue services This has already happened once

My husband woke up one morning in esscm- aabngpamfiomk^ney stones. I att^ptedto drive hun to the Urgent Care Center (now dosed) at Ann Atbor'Rail aiul I&rvty

I was stopped at the railroad tracks at Mam and Theodore by not one tram, but two, each traveling in opposite directions

After being forced to wait for nearly 20 minutes, I h ^ to call an ambulance to take my husband to S t Joseph Mercy Hospital

One of these days, a CSX tram wiU he the obstacle that stands between a resi­dent in dire need and the emergency vehide(s) sent to help

Michelle PlumbPlym outh

Editorial erred.t

In your “Our Views” (Observer, Aprd 3) you said, “Far be it from us to tell the Catholic church howto run its business,” but then, do just that

As I see it, in "Our Tews” you are the one who erred

Our pastor is authorized and supported by the archdiocese and by us parishioners to do what he obviously does for the benefit of the parish and all its members, ureluding our school children ItishisresponsiTuhty And, if he is to be successful in his endeav­or to fiilfill dutifully this much demandu^ responsibihty, he needs and has a n ^ t to have full cooperation from his aides, and th ^ r apphcation of reasonable effort.

It is entirely m his disc^^on to determine from whom he gets such cooperation, and

LEH ER Sfrom whom he does not, just like it is m your boss’ discretion whefiier he wants to have you contmue wnting the like editorials

In my opinion, your certain suggestive compansons m editonai are imcalled for

Also m my opinion, our pastor ought to be respectfully called Rev John Sullivan, not just Sullivan

And the questions Why file internal a&irs of our parish are of such concern to the O h s e r^ Why fins intrusion of outsiders’

Joseph WirePlym outh

History must countIs razing the histone Daisy Air Rtfie

buildmg a hardship on the Plymouth community? Once again, I think Plymouth is losing more long-term prof­its than file short-term profits gamed by a developer who has a mortgage to pay on a yacht in another state

In order to maintain and enhance a per­sonally crafted quality of life and vision for livmg, Plymouth continues to heavily mvest time and money m Master Plans, Histone Distncts, multuniUion dollar streetscapes, expensive ongoing marketing programs and even litigation Many com­munity-enhancing municipal projects cost each citizen hardship and personal sacn- fice yet don’t generate a sin^e, immediate dollar of profit We purchase our vision with hard cash and sweat equity, aid there should be real payback required when someone wants to tear that vision avray

Remember what b ^ a n happenmg to Midiael J Fox in his movie, "Back to the Future”’ While fefiing to repair his past, he began to lose his future He was becom­ing irrele\^ t, as failures built up and he began to fode away at the prom dance

That analogy d e ^ b e s the sometimes- necessaiy defiance against yet another inters loper de^oper trying to convmce me that, for irty own gixxi, it’s important to forget the past d get on with the future - as if file two are mutually eiaiusive I want file loss of values to'sting b ^ r e I watch Plymouth fede aw ^ mto an irrdevant, nondescniA eid«n- sion of Morton Tk>ior and Ford roads

I can a lrea^ hearthe retort, “Those residents fear ange and only impede progress ” So that my opinion is not immediately minimize^ I have to say that I support many developments and changes in Plymouth tesurfaemgthe roads, the Ann Arbor Road Comdor proj­ects, the expansion of the Box Bar that swallowed up a bungalow-style home in the heart of the Kellogg Histone Distnct, the streetscape, a realistically scaled Wilcox project, and the library expansion

I have my own piece of advice for the developer Just go ahead with your condo plans Pretend foat the Daity building and its relevance to "die community is impor­tant to j^u TfeUeveiycaie that you care about Plymouth, character counts, hold public h e a m ^ on file matter, express your sincere desire to preserve the essence of Plymouth - publicly dedare that you, yourself, embod^the essence of Plymouth

Next, at the end of the planning process, create a jumble of plans that, oops, overlap with file Daisy building You can go back to the ne^tiation table and say that the condo pi^ect is m jeopardy and there is no way to save Daisy - it poses a finanaal hardship As a goodwill gesture, offer to move the Daisy building to the township park, n»ct to foe Cassady Bam

ff foere is no pam m losmgihe Daitybudd-

ing, then I don’t know why we are so ngor- ousty marketing Plymouth The vision of the Master Plan is erroneous and unsuccessfiilly fiilfiUed It is a hollow, irrelevant, piece of paper fiiat can only find meaning m foe toi­let-paper dispenser of a gaudy pubhc rest­room n ^ t m the middle of ]^Uogg I^ k .

Glenn Kremer Plym outh

Expand MedicaidLast November, I voted “no” on foe pro­

posal to constitutionally require that tobac­co settlement money be used for health care I voted this way because (1) it was widely reported that the amendment would disproportionately benefit a few groups within the health care industry, and (2) such an amendment m ^ t unduly tie foe hands of the governor and lawmakers

Preserving the Merit Scholarship Program was not one of my reasons for vot­ing no As I recall, early polls showed sup­port for approval However, as tone went on and more infonnation was made known about foe limited number of groups that would benefit from the amendment, foe tide changed I suspect many people voted “no” for foe same reasons that I did

While a small portion of the Ment Scholarship Program c»uld be retamed for financially needy students, foe biilk of foe tobacxx) sktlement money in question should be used to eiqiand the number of people cov­ered by Medicaid Thisisinthemterestof those who would receive Medicaid services as well as foose m the greater c»mmumty

Many hard-worlung people have no health u^urance, do not quahfyfor Medicaid, and simply do not earn o u ^ to pay for health care This v m foe case even before foe present economic downturn For foese people, health care consists of vraitmg until foey are veiy ill and then visitmg a h<is- pit^ emergenty room where they cannot be turned away regardiera of abihty to pjty This is a very eiqiensive approach to health care Prevention of a mefo<^ crisis is mudi cheap^thandealu^wifo foe crisis It is also much more humane Wouldn’t you r ^ e r be treated for h i ^ blood p r^ u re u^tead of waiting until It causes a stroke?

Ejqiandmg the number of people covered by Medicaid is foe ngjit thing to do wrfo foe tobacco settlement money The mraieywas mt^ded to oimpensate statesfor h ^ fo care expenses meurred due to smoking. Expanding Medicaid cover?^ comes a lot dosqr to that olgective than providing c d l ^ sdidarships.

Darien Sctiubatis Plym o u th

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Economy is headed up, if you can get through 2003

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The war m Iraq may be going well and spnng may have at last arrived, but the current news for Michigan’s economy is not good

The main headline last week read “Michigan’s jobless rate is the highest in 9 years "

The details behmd the headline make dismal reiuiing The state’s unempir^ment rate jumped from 6 2 percent in January to 6 6 percent in February, the h ipest level since February, 1994 The total number of jobless people looking for work inMichigan was 336,000, up 18,000 from January

Manufactunng accounts for about one out of every five jobs m Michigan

I - y , - - Hardest lut were our m a n u ^ - L V tum ^jobs, down 14,000 to

? 737,000 from January and^ 30,000 less than a year US

automakers are still losing mar­ket share to foreign competitors, while some auto parts Suppliers / are laying off workers and others are going out of business

Tounsm, another major §dctor m our economy, was hurt,^ well The sector lost 5,000jobs

since January and is down 9,000 from a year ago As

tounsm expenditures are largely discretionary, the national economic slowdown has hurt Michigan s tounst business

Air travel is off 17 percent compju-ed to last year, according to die Air IVansport Association, a casu­alty of the recession and fears of terrorism result­ing from the war in Iraq Northwest Airlines, Michigan’s dominant air earner, started laying off thousands of employees last year and is accelerat­ing the trend this year Moo^^s Investor Service last week downgraded the company’s bond rating to B2, five levels below investment grade And, like other airlines. Northwest is asking its unions for wage and contract concessions and threatening to go to bankruptty^ court if it can’t get them

The Business Roundtable, made up of diief executive officers of the biggest U S -based com­panies last week released a survey showing its members won’t be hiring new workers or invest­ing in new factories, machinery and technology this year Forty-five percent of the 120 CEXDs sur­veyed said they didn’t expect to hire new workers in 2003, compared with only 9 percent who expected to increase hiring

Most business people with whom I talk have simply given up maintaining their profit margins by trying to increase sales “We are trying, but it just isn’t there,” said one CEO who seemed to summarize most opinion Instead, businesses have deaded to mamtain earnings by cutting costs, which usually means reducing labor and deferring any investments

So are we facing another recession before we

Most business people with whom I talk have simply given up maintaining their profit margins by trying to increase saies. 'We are trying, but it just isn't there,' said one CEO who seemed to summarize modt opinion. Instead, huiinesses have decided to maintain earnings b | cutting costs, which usually means rediping labor anddefdrring any investm ent.

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even get out of the first one? Not necessarily ITie m os| recent report from ffie University of

Michigan’s Respected survey of consumer atti­tudes showed stronger im provem ^t than expect­ed, nsmg fipm 77 6 in March to 83 2 in April Economists point out that consumer spending is an important component of the economy and that improving consumer expectations generally pre­view increases m actual consumer spending

And the U-M’s Research Seminar in (Quantitative Economics April forecast for the Michigan economic outlook predicted that, “the local economy snaps back dunng the second half o f2003, rebounding to job growth of 15 percent, a little above the pace of job creation over the past 25 years Job growth then accelerates into 2004, expanding at a rate of 2 percent in the opening quarter before edging down to average a pace of 1 8 percent dunng the year”

These predictions suggest our current unem­ployment rate of 6 6 percent will fell to 6 4 per­cent by the end of the year and to 6 percent by the end o f2004 The U-M economists predict infla­tion will remain low, an avera^ of 21 percent in 2003 and 1 8 percent in 2004 Person^ income is forecast to increase 31 percent m 2003 and jump to 5 2 percent in 2004 Real disposable income, or purchasing power, which increased 2 4 percent in 2002, will dip to 19 percent in 2003, 2004, however, should show a big jump of 3 8 percent, according to the Research Seminar economists

So the bottom line seems to be If you can get through the end of this year, things will get better m 2004 I sure hope so

Phil Power is the chairman of the board of the company that owns this newspaper He would be pleased to get your reac tions to this column either at (734)953 2047 or at ppower@homecomm net

You 'can't tell by looking’ when it comes to cold-blooded killers

JCarol

Marshall

A well-fed fly landed on the concrete stoop, uncomfortably close to my Diet Pepsi, and I turned to brush it away

That was when I noticed the man sitting right beside me was looking at me and smiling — a wide, warm grin with gaps where four ofhis teeth used to be He turned out to be a thoughtful lunch com­panion

Having spent nearly all of my working hours for weeks m a courtroom in Detroit, I still hadn’t grown accustomed to a babble- free zone I hadn’t spoken a word to anyone since 8 30 a .m , and I welcomed the chance

to gabIn our real lives, we never

would have met But on that first real spring day in front of the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, we found out we had been asking the same philosophical questions all day

"How could you get so messed up in stuff that you could spend the rest of your life m pnson’ ” he said, not necessarily to me “He’s just ababy”

The man told me, in a gravely voice which made him sound older than his 38 years, his 21-year-old nephew was on tnal, accused of shooting three people last June m a crack house in Bnghtmoor, a north­west Detroit neighborhood Police said he tried to cover his tracks by setting fire to the house

My companion knew a little about trou­ble himself He’d been in jail on a few occa­sions Some auto theft A breaking and entering He even got caught stealing some Kowalsfa sausages But he had never hurt anyone, and neither did his nephew, he said

“I don’t luiow what happened down there, but I do kp,ow my nephew is no killer You can tell a cold-blooded killer when you see him,” said the man

Well, maybe Or maybe not Ajury will have to determine that

I had heard the same thing from a mother of an accused murderer just a day earher

Betty Smith, the mother of John Wolfenbarger, who is standing tnal for the Chnstmastime murder of five members of the Pesce family in Livonia, told me she is just as certain her son is not guilty as the prosecutor is sure he is

“My boy is no murderer,” she said “He’s so smart He could do anything he wanted I just know he’s not a killer”

She feels heavy-hearted for the survivors of

the murdered family, she said But she can’t get over the nagging feeling justice is not being served

She spoke in a whisper, out o f respect for members o f the Pesce fam ily who had attended the tn a l every day, in te r­jecting prayers and pleas to God period­ically

“I can’t blame them if t h ^ hate every one of us,” she said, nodding tow a^ the Pesce fami- j ly "I would too if I were them, but I don’t think the whole truth IS coming out I just pray someone involved in this case will tell flie tru fli”

I wondered how the two defendants — Wolfenbarger and Dennis Lincoln —- wound up in court with two dozen people determining their guilt or innocence foe crimes that could send them to prison for life

Wolfenbarger, despite his mother’s un^iak- able faith in him, has led a troubled life, and has been in and out of the cruninal justice ^ ^ e m since he was a teenager

Lincoln comes from a middle-class fami­ly with decent parents Lincoln was a fair student, in high school and college, and was working as a manager of a book store and from the outside seemed well on his way to getting on track after his release from prison a year ago At the very least, he seems at first glance hardly the kind of per­son you’d suspect of committing one of the most heinous murder in Wayne County’s history

On the surface, any one of the people in the courtroom look like they could be my neighbors, or even my relatives, I told the man sitting with me outside the court­house Were it not for the tragedy that brought us there, I suspect we would all find far more similarities among us than differences i

I thought for a moment about the devastat­ing gnef of the Pesce family, but also the deep disappointment and sadness felt by the defendants’ families

“Yeah sweetheart, sometimes I guess you can’t tell by lookmg,” he said, and he offered me a bite of gyro that he boughrftom the out­door lunch vendor

I declined, even though his lunch looked better than my Polish sausage sandwich. But with the sun on my face and a warm breeze m my hair, and my biggest disappointment th a t choice of a sandwich, I could hardly complain about my lunch

(^rol Marshall is a staff writer fo r the Livonia Observer She can be reached at (734) 953 2109 or e mailed at cmarsha!l@oe homecomm net

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Ficano appoints Esper as county's first inspector general

David Esper has been appointed Wayne County’s first inspector general by County Executive Robert Rcano

Esper, a tnal lawyer with mvestigative expenence, will develop programs within the executive branch for the pre­vention and detection of fraud, waste and abuse in govern­ment activities

Esper, 54, of Northville, will assist in finding ways to improve government efficiency by researchmg and helping to implement “best practices” standards for contracts and services

A former police officer for the City of Lansing, Esper also conducted investigations mvolvmg grand Junes while

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serving as an assistant Wayne County prosecutor assigned to a county organ­ized crime task force

Esper has been a cnminal

and civil trial attorney for more than 2Q years As chairman for an attorney gnevance pand for the Michigan State Bar Association smce 1989, Esper resolves cases of ethical and legal violations by attorneys He also is mediator in Wayne County Circuit Court

Ficano said he has created the mdependent office of inspector genaral to instill a culture of

ethics throughout his adminis­tration and rest of WayneCounty Since taking office, Rcano has reqmred appointees to sign forms disclosing poten­tial conflicts of interest and agreeing to follow a compre­hensive hst of ethical practices

Esper said he will review existing ethics ordinances from around the country

“The existing ethics ordi­nance in Wayne County is lim­ited in scope and may need to be expanded,” said Esper

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■ Ja zzGet your tunes in order

Reserve a spot for your ja zz group today in the Clawson High School J a z z Festival 10 a m to 4 30 p m Saturday May 17 in front of the school Each band will have 30 min u te s to p la y Send a fax with your band s name and con tact person t o CHS Ja z z Festival Attn Kevin Phillips (248) 655 4205 or e m ail kphillips2@clawson kl2 mi us

■ Brass bandMotor City Brass Band is m

Little Rock Ark for the North American Brass Band International Competition Thirty five brass bands are competing for honors and awards in four categories Motor City Brass Band per forms 30 concerts a year including a four concert series at the Southfield Center for the Arts For more information call (248) 559 2095 or visit www mcbborg

■ Cheap ticketsPalace Sports and

Entertainment and Clear Channel will be working with bands and artists this sum mer to make a limited num ber of $10 lawn tickets avail able for concerts at DTE -Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston and Meadow Brook Music Festival on the campus of Oakland University m Rochester Hills These spe cially priced tickets will be on sale through The Palace box office only with a limit of two per customer per show Stay tuned to A rts S Entertainment fo r informa tjon about the upcoming summer season

■ Oboe and striigsEm m y award winning com

poser Joseph LoDuca will match his talents with those of Detroit Cham ber Winds & Strings oboe virtuoso Donald Baker in the world premiere of a work of oboe strings and percussion 3 p m Sunday A p r il27 at Christ Church Grosse Pomte a n d ? p m Sunday M a y 4 at Birmingham Unitarian Church LoDuca who gained fame scoring the Xena Warrior Princess T V series and a number o f movies with Detroit born movie director Sam Raimi will present a preview on the differences between film scoring and classical com position titled Hollywood to Haydn at 615 p m before the May 4 concert Tickets $25 seniors and students $19 call (248) 559 2095

■ Two-band nightThe Windsor Detroit

branch o f the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario will host its annual Two Band Night Saturday April 26 a t the Father 0 Kelley Knights of Columbus Hall 23663 Park St in Dearborn Scottish foods and an open bar will be available Doors open at 6 30 pm Advance tickets are $12 adults $6 children a n d $ 3 0 fo rfa m i lies with two or more kids Admission at the door for adults IS $15 children $8 and fam ily $40 For more information call Bill Kincaid (734) 973 1828

Could Elvis be Jewish'’ Three Canadian filmmakers, and an Orthodox rabbi who impersonates Elvis, set out to trace the King's roots in the humorous documentary 'Schmelvis Searching for the King's Jewish Roots'

A film for every tastePonder, laugh, celebrate - take your pick at the Jewish Film FestivalBY NICOLE STAFFORDSTAFF WRITER

The Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival is like a museum devoted to a single artist or particular subject

It has a distinct focus, thus excels at exploring its hub from many points of view

Such collections, whether of paintings or films, usually mean patrons have an opportunity to par­take in rarely seen, perhaps over­looked, worlb, as well

The Jewish Community Center’s annual film festival, from Sunday, April 27 to Thursday, May 8 with screenmgs at four local theaters, is no exception

"These are films that you can’t see anywhere else,” said David Magidson, festival director and pro­fessor of theater at Wayne State University “Of all the movies that we’ve shown over the years, maybe five of them are in videp stores ”

PECULIAR PLACES & HIGH ART

Perhaps the best illustration of the festival’s bent toward the unusu­al IS this year’s lineup of films of place

Among them is The Last Jewish Town, a documentary look into northern Azerbaijan In the 18th century, a portion of land was given to Jews to hve as they pleased in the

FILM FESTIVALWhat; Fifth Annual Jew ish Com m unity Center Lenore Marwil Je w ish Film Festival fea- turing 32 filmsWhen: Ap ril 27-May 8, fo r screen­ing schedule or brochure, call (2 4 8 )4 3 2-5 5 77 or visit w w w jccde to rgWhere: 30 films shown at United Artists Theatres 14 Mile Road at H agge rty, Commerce Township,11 films screened at Michigan Theatre 603 E Lib e rty Ann A rb o r six films shown at Uptow n Birmingham 8 2 11S Old

Isabella Rossellini and Jeroen Krabbe star in 'The Sky Is Falling,' a story about a couple in a mixed marriage who live in Tuscany m 1944

W oodward A v e , Birm ingham , tw o film s at The Palace Theatre, 300 Oullette, Windsor Tickets: General adm ission, $8, seniors, $ 7, festival pass $95 ($85 fo r seniors) cal! (248) 788- 2900

The documentary 'Israel in a Time of Terror' looks at terrorism in Israel The film seeks to show what it means to live under and how residents cope with the threat of terrorism

region Today, their descendants number 6,000 and live according to Sephardic tradition m a town run by both a rahbi and a mayor

Salaam Shalom, is another intriguing film of place The docu­mentary visits several cities in India where a minority of Jews live with roots datmg bade two millennia

The Shy Is Falling, with Isabella Rossellini and Jeroen Krabbe play­ing a 194fOs couple m a mixed mar­riage living m Italy, transports view­ers to a different time and place with extraordinary artistic crafts­manship The S l^ Is Falhngis a. “beautifoUy filmed” fictiond drama, said Magidson, adding “they’re are three or four movies in this year’s festival that are as good as ‘The Pianist

Another well crafted and good- looking film is Gloomy Sunday, a romance intertwined with a song said to cause people to commit sui­cide in 1930s eastern Europe

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Bugs Beddow band makes you want to danceHaving a party’ The Bugs Beddow

band has the perfect CD to get everyone up and dancmg At least

that’s how I felt when I first heard Smokm’Live

Recorded at Memphis Smoke m Royal Oak in August 2002, the band mixes it up with dnvmg rhythm & blues^ jazz, funk and soul It’s no won­der they won Best R&B Band at the 2002 and 2003 Detroit Music Awards

Bugs Beddow (trombone), D u ^Kmg (guitar), James Morse (saxo­phones), Jim Pryor (drums) and Glenn Olds (bass) consistently produce a full nch sound that’s become a hit with club crowds around town Beddow surveyed fans of the band for their favorite songs and chose 12 for the new CD

From the sultry Latin rhythms of Santana’s Sm oa^ to the funlg^ beat of Lownder, every cut mdses you want to dance But hear for yourself Bugs and the gang heat up Bo’s Brewery in Pontiac on Fhday, April 18, and the Blue Martini in Birmingham on Saturdaj^ April 19

“The idea was if someone’s having a get-together they can put it on and play It all the way th ro u ^ For that hour or so. It’s tune to get up and go,” said Beddow of Orchard Lake “But we also wanted to introduce the current lineup with Glenn Olds on bass He’s such a dynamic bassist and singer”

Beddow’s seen a few personnel changes since playing his first paying gig m 1968 at the age of 15 Beddow began playing trombone in Birmingfram Public Schools m 1963 Over the years, he’s played a variety of music from rock to jazz and Dixieland, and recorded with musicians like Mitch Ryder

Beddow’s first CD featured Earl Klugh in 1983 Since then he’s released SIX other albums including Smokin’ Live which was produced, mixed and mastered by Duffy Kmg at DKP studios in Pleasant Ridge

Although the latest CD consist^ of covers, expect the next one to put them

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BUGS BEDDOW BAND■ 10 p m to 130 a m Friday, April 18, Fnday-Saturday, May 30-31, Bo's Brewery, 5 1 N Sagm aw, Pontiac, (248)338-9088■ 8 p m to midnight Saturday,April 19, and Friday May 16, Blue M artini, 201 Ham yton Row, Birm ingham , (248) 258-3005■ 10 p m to 2 a.m Saturday, May 17, Cavern Club, 2 0 1 S f i r s t A n n Arbor, (734) 332-9900

Detroiters pack State Theatre to hail local m usiciansBY LANA MINISTAFF WRITER

The crowd wasn’t there for Kid Rock Or Eminem Or the White Stnpes It was a good thing, too, because none of

the heavy-hitters attended the Detroit Music Awards on Friday at the State Theatre And of the three, only Eminem won an award - for hi& song “Lose Yourself” They were all beat for national album by the still emerging Funk Brothers

The biggest winner of the night was singer, songwnter, guitarist Liz Larm who earijed six awafds Lann praised fellow Detroit musicians in her speech m a tone that was similar to many artists lhat night The theme was about coming together —

rock, hip hop, classical, gospel, electronic, and country

“The Detroit music scene has really changed for the better in the last few years,” Lann said “People are working together, supporting each other it wasn’t alwa^ like th a t”

Fellow singer Barbara Payton, who’s been in the music scene for 27 years, wasn’t nominated this year, but she attended any­way to support her peers

“There’s been some amazing things that have happened musically m Detroit m the past year and everyone came together for it tonight there’s a really good vibe here tonight,” Payton said ^

Some of o se afnazmg things include, of

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Liz Lann (right) and Tamara Bedncky perform a t th eO e troit MUsic Awards Lann stole the show and earned six awards

Did you miss the deadline fo ^ u r s d a y 's Classifieds?

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FROM PAGE B1on the charts with onginals Beddow says are “cooking’

In the meantime Beddow continues to play the clubs at night and guest teach m West Bloomfield Schools during the day

“We play trombone-dnven party blues, hot danceable rock and rhythm & blues music, said Beddow, a 1970 graduate of Birmingham Groves

High School “We have five ballads we pull out on request, but most of our music is get on your feet, feel good and start moving”

I t ’s funk and jazz, energized,” Olds added

The Smokin Live CD is $20 (inciudes shipping) and avail able on line at www bugsBeddow com or by calling the hot line at (248) 546 BUGS

Know of an interesting story? Call Observer & Eccentric arts reporter Linda Ann Chomin at (734) 953 2145 or send e mail to lchomin@oe homecomm net

Adult, offers 'Anxiety Always'

Duffy King (from left), Bugs Beddow, Jim Pryor, James Morse and Glenn Olds recently released their Smokin' Live' CD The band plays this weekend m Pontiac and Birmingham

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will visit our City the week of June 18,2003. Great Race pre-race activities include, a Classic Car show, Tech Inspections, a Trophy Run to MIS, a visit to the Roush Race dar Collection, along with Bands, Parades and Great Fun for all. For more info contact the City of Livonia @ 734-466-2100 or visit the City website www.ci.livonia.mLus

It came as little surpnse to find that Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller - the cre­

ative musical duo known as Adult - met at an art opening m 1996

“When I met Adam I had never heard electronic music, other than some really bad techno” admitted Kuperus “At the time I was listening to a lot of straight-edge hard core music I had never even heard of Kraftwerk before I had a really bad opinion of what electronic music was ”

That’s not a likely start for a couple who’ve led their own Detroit-centnc electro-revolu- tion from the comfortable con­fines of their Ersatz Audio label

“She came into it realty fresh,” said Miller “I know maybe too much Nicola had piano trainmg I was more the electronic music in the cock­p it”

Their musical relationship - like their personal one - is sort that lows Kuperus and Miller to finish each other’s sentences, and likely musical thoughts

In addition to their own records, the band has complet­ed 23 remixes, including songs by Ectomorph, The Faint, Bobby Conn, ^scherspooner and Felix Da Housecat Adult doesn’t expect to continue releasmg so many remixes, the duo will instead set the focus on their own matenal

Adult’s new fiill-length record, Anxiety Always, could easily be considered a first proper album It follows the success of Resuscitation, which is more of a “collection of songs”

“Mentally, we were working on It for a long time,” said Kuperus But the music was completed during four steady months of isolation Adult released the record April 8 on their Ersatz impnnt

“We think it’s really hard, dirty and different,” said Miller

Each song has its own iden­tity, but they meld into a com­plementary, dark and some­what spooky album Anxiety Always includes a variety of matenal to keep the listener

StreetScene

When it came to deciding the order of songs on Resuscitation, Adult, gave 10 copies to 10 friends on the inside and outside o f the music industry to gather dif­ferent perspectives.

interested - from instrumen­tals to songs heavy on vocals and bass Songs like Shake Your Head and Kick m the Shin sound impulsive, addic­tive

‘We were over-ready to write an album,” said Kuperus

Part of the anxiety associated with this record came from the threat of a sophomore slump Adult was well aware that fans would have high expectations this time around

The duo escaped that pres­sure last time ^ ^ e n Resuscitation was released it was more of a sleeper hit, pidk- mg up momentum as time passed on Now established, Adult has a lot to live up to

When It came to deciding the order of songs on Resuscitation, Adult gave 10 copies to 10 ftiends on the inside and Putside of the music mdustry to gather different perspectives

“We drove our friends craty,” said Miller ‘W ith this album, we played (the songs) for no one That added to the anxiety always too ”

Another important aspect of the overall Adult brand comes from Kuperus’ own photogra­phy Her stark, clean imagery leaves you looking curiously for more Her photography has

become a trademark for A dultM iller said

It happened accidentally They were looking for a photo­graph of a mouth to feature on the cover of Oral-Olio in 1998 After fishing through her work, they found one and used it Happy w th the response, they tned It again on a picture disc and It became a must-have Item The tone was set on just how Adult would look and sound

So when New York’s Interpol contacted Kuperus to do a photograph for their album, she had to turn them down “It’s become us now,” said Miller

The two joke about when she 11 have time to prepare for a solo photography show she’s planning at Detroit Contemporary art gallery “Hopefully this summer I’ll get some new photos done,” she said

In the meantime Adult is preparing for “extreme tired­ness” which will inevitably accompany the upcoming North American tour - their biggest at 20 shows in 26 days

If their first show since Anxiety’s completion - March 21 in Miami during the Winter Music Conference - was any indication the new material will be well- received

“It was just a really fun, hot, party place,” said Miller He relayed a story about fans literally jumping onstage and pulling off their pants

Miller said these days their shows are more energetic and include more vocals That doesn’t mean people have stopped asking him whedier he s just checking his e-mail up there

Look fo r M i e t y Alw ays in record stores now And welcome A d u lt home when the band perform s w ith lable mates and openers Magas Goudron 9 p m Saturday May 17 at th e Magic Stick Detroit cal! (313) 833 9700

Stephanie Angeiyn Casoia writes about popular music fo r the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Send e mail to scasolalioe homecomm net

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Most oifer educational pro­grams on a regular basis for a small fee Exhibits also change periodically

■ Environmental Interpretive Center, University of Michigan-Dearbom, 4901 Evergreen Road, between Ford Road and Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

Open 10 a m to 5 p m daily Free admission (313) 593- 5338

Highlights &diibitofthe Rouge River watershed, feed­ing stations for wildlife, and ceramic tiles created by chil­dren on what nature means to them Nature trails, Rouge River, pond, meadow and grounds of the Fair Lane Estate are nearby

■ Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, Wayne County Parks, 33175 Ann Arbor IVail, between Farmington and Memman roads, Westland

Open 9 a m to 4 p m Ihesday through Saturday Free admission. (734) 261- 1990

Highlights Exhibits of Rouge River history, live rep­tiles and amphibians, Henry Ford and his cottage indus­tries, and Native Americans cultures Easy access to Hines Park is nearby

■ Marshlands Museum and Nature Center at Lake Erie Metropark, 32481W Jefferson between Woodruff and Huron River Dnve, Brownstown Ibwnship

Open 1-5 p m Monday through Fnday, 10 a m to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday (734) 397-5020 or (800) 477- 3189

Daily vehicle parks entry fee IS $4, annual permit, good for ail Metroparks, is $20, $12 for senior citizens at least 62 years of age No additional charge

for museum/nature centerHi^lights Displays of

mounted birds and firearms, plus nature trail

■ Interpretive Nature Center and Farm Learning Center at Kensington Metropark, Kent Lake Road exit at 1-96,Milford

Farm Learning Center open 9 a m to 4 p m daily, Interpretive Nature Center 1-5 p m Monday, 10 a m to 6 p m Tuesday through Sunday (248) 685-1561 or (800) 477-3178

Daily vehicle parks entry fee is $4, annual permit, good for all Metroparks, is $20, $12 for senior citizens at least 62 years of age No edditional charge for nature or farm center

Highlights farm center- bam, animals, gardens, nature center - aquanum, interactive education^ displays Nature center also is at conflux of sev­eral nature trails

■ Uoyd A. Stage Nature Center, TVoy Parks & Recreation, 6685 Coolidge, between Square Lake Road and South Boulevard, IVoy

Open8 3 0 a m to4 30pm Riesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p m Sunday Free admission (248) 524-3567

Highlights Exhibit of birds and duck decoys, wildhfe view­ing room, library The center is gateway to 100 acres of pre­served land and nature trails

■ Lewis Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, between Clarkston Road and Seymour Lake Road, Independence Township

Open 10 a.m to 5 p m TXiesday through Sunday (248) 625-6473 Daily parks vehicle entry fee is $5 for county resi­dents, $8 for nonresidents, annual permit is $25 for coun­ty residents, $46 for nonresi­dents No additional charge for nature center

Highlights Interactive exhibit on the essential ele­

ments of hfe relating to wildlife

■ Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N Hill Circle, off Tienken Road between Rochester Road and Livemois, Rochester

Nature center open 9 a m to noon Monday, 9 a m to 5 p m Tuesday through Fnday Ground open dawn to dusk daily Free admission (248) 656-0999

Highlights Working indoor beehive, some animals and maple sugar tapping exhibit Grounds include woods, Paint Creek and nature trails

■ Interpretive Center at Stony Creek Metropark, off 26 Mile Road, between Washmgton/Dequmdre and Mound, Shelby Township

Open 1-5 p m weekdays, 10 am to 5 p m Saturday and Sunday (586) 781-4242 or (800) 477-7756

Daily vehicle parks entry fee IS $4, annual permit, good for all Metroparks, is $20, $12 for senior citizens at least 62 years of age No additional charge for interpretive center

Highlights Display of Native Amencan artifacts, live snakes and amphibians Nature study area, trails adjacent

■ Interpretive Center at Indian Spnngs Metropark, off White Lake Road between Cuthbert and Teggerdone, White Lake Township

Open 1-5 p m weekdays, 10 a.m to 5 p m Saturday and Sunday (248) 625-7280 or (800) 477-3192

Daily vehicle parks entry fee IS $4, annual permit, good for all Metroparks, is $20, $12 for senior atizens at least 62 years of age No additional charge for mterpretive center

Highlights Mounted ani­mals native to Michigan, plus live reptiles and amphibians Nature trails nearby

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FRIDAY, APRIL n 8THWayne County Parks are proud to present the 2003 Marsh­mallow Drop! The Marshmallow Drop is an annual event for families in around Wayne County A helicopter flies over an

open field and drops 10,000 marshmallows on to the field The children pick up a marshmallow and turn it in for a prize This event is a fun and safe Easter event for children of all ages'

Make plans for Easter brunchBY MARY OUINLEYCORRESPONDENT

Here’s a sampling of restaurants that will be open for Easter brunch Be sure to call ahead for reservations

Beaver Creek -1609 N Wayne Road m Westland (734) 722-5330 Open noon through 9 p m An Easter menu as well as full menu available Menu includes blue cheese harvest salad and calaman Also offered is ham, a traditional roasted turkey dinner, prime nb, a variety of pasta and fresh fish Dessert is Beaver Creek’s popular warm chopolate chip cookies

Sweet Georgia Brown -1045 Brush St at Monroe in Greektown (313) 965-1245 Open 11 a m to 6 p m Cost is $36 95 for adults and $18 50 for kids 5-12, under 5 free CarVing stations with herb roasted pnme nb, ham, smoked turkey breast with cornbread sage stuffing, lamb, seafood, salads, vegetables and an omelet and waffle station including chocolate waffles with berries Diners will receive onejewelry box per person with a chance to wm a diamond bracelet from Tappers Jewelry

Deadwood Bar & Gnil -18730 Northville Road in Northville (248) 34-RIFLE Hours 11 ami to 11 p m Full menu and brunch menu including ham, a traditional turkey dinner, hearty pastas, Black Angus steaks, fish, blueberry pancakes, eggs benedict, huevos rancheros and omelets For dessert, the bar’s famous chocolate chip cookies

Embassy Suites -19525 Victor Parkway,

Livonia, (734) 462-6000 Seatings at 11 30 a m , 1 p m and 2 30 p m , $24 95 adults and $14 95 ages 6-12 years Menu includes break­fast items, assorted salads, carving station, chicken, cod, roast pork, potatoes and desserts

H a w t h o r n e V a U ^ C o u n t i y O u b - 7300 N Mernman, Westland, (734) 422-3440.Dinner items, served H a m to 5 p m., include salads, fruits, beef sirloin, ham, chicken, meatballs, desserts and more Breakfast buffet served 11 a m to 2 p m ,$15 50 adults, $9 50 children 10 and under, no charge for children 3 and younger.

E r n e s t o ’s - 41661 Plymouth R o ^ Plymouth, (734) 453-2002 From 10 a.m. to 2 p m the buffet will include salads, fruit, breakfast items, chicken, tu rk^ , pasta dishes, desserts and more Dinner items only, includ­ing prune nb, lamb, ham and fish, 2-6 p m Cost for both buffets adults $24 95, children 6-10 $9 95,5 and younger free

J a c k D o n l e a v y ’s - 340 N Mam, Plymouth^ (734) 455-3700 Choose an 11 a m , 1 p.m or 3 p m seating, adults $2195, children 4-10 years $8 95, nb charge for children age 3 and younger Ham, pnme nb, roasted turkey, smoked salmon, pasta, salads and assorted desserts are on the menu

H d i e n i c C u l t u r a l C e n t e r ~ 36375 Joy, Westland, (734) 525-3550 Buffet served 11 am to 2 p m includes breakfast items, pas- tnes, beef and ham carving station, roast porK fettuccme Alfredo, pierogi, salad bar ^ d more, $22 95 adults, $17,95 seniors,$8 95 for children 12 years and under

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CANTON CLUB APARTMENTS41265 Crossbow Circle Canton Ml (734)398-8000

ARM ENIAN SENIOR TOW ERS19230 Ford Road Dearborn Ml (313)336-7404

CAMBRIDGE APARTMENTS6954 Inkster Road Dearborn Heights Ml (313)274-4755

MADISON O F FARM INGTON HILLS2 75 17 Gateway Drive Farmington Hills Ml (248)474-6082

FRANKLIN SQUARE28940 Lancaster Street Livonia Ml (734)427-6970

CEDAR LAKES APARTMENTS17400 Cedar Lake Circle Northville Ml (248) 348-1830

PLYMOUTH MANOR/PLYMOUTH HOUSE42560 Postiff Road Plymouth Ml (734)455-3880PRINCETON COURT14251 Princeton Drive Plymouth Ml (734)459-6640

SIPINETREE APARTMENTS116Terry Rochester Ml (248) 651-8090

SUITE LIFE4031 Crooks Road Royal Oak Ml (248) 549-5500

FRANKLIN RIVER28933 Willow Court Ste 208 Southfield Ml (248)356-0400

SUNNYM EDEAPA561 KtrtsBIvd Troy Ml (248)362-0290

TH REE OAKS APARTMENTS4140 Three Oaks Blvd Troy Ml (248)362-4088

CHESTNUT COURT APARTMENTS31540 Van Born Wayne Mi (734)595-3900

ORCHARDS O F NEWBURGH37140 S Orchards Circle Westland Mi (734)729-5090

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WAYNEWOOD6 73 7 N Wayne Road Westland Ml (734)326-8270

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Songw riter Cosy Shendan sings 8 p m Saturday, April 19, at MAMA'S Coffee House at the Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 N Woodward A v e , near Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills Tickets $10, $8 seniors and age 16 and under Call (248) 569-0965 To reserve a slot fo r open mic a t 7 1 5 p m , call (248) 626-4650 Jere Storm er opens th e concert.

PROFESSIONAL THEATER

Century Theatre8 Track The Sounds o f the 70s 7 3 0 p m Wednesday Thursday 1 2 0 p m limited Thursdays 8 3 0 p m Friday Saturday 530 p m Saturday Sunday 130 p m Sunday 333 Madison Detroit $24 50 $34 50 (313)963 9800

Detro it Repertory Theatre Sorrow and Rejoicings contin ues through May 25 13103 Woodrow Wilson Detroit $17 free attended parking (313) 8681347

Gem TheatreShear Madness 333 Madison Detroit $24 50 to $34 50 (313) 963 9800

Meadow Brook TheatreM e s h u g g a h - N u n s ' D a n Goggin’s newest musical m e N u n s e n s e coirfedy senes, previews 8 p.m Wednesday-Friday,Apnl 23-25, opens 8 p m Saturday, Apnl 26, continues 8 p m Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m and6p.pi Saturday, and 2 p m and 6 30 p m Sunday through May 11, Meadow Brook Theatre m Wilson Hall, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, $24-$38, pre­views $19-$26 <248) 377-3300

Music Nall World Premiere o f T J Hemphills Perilous Times II through April 20 $22 33450 350 Madison Detroit (313) 963 2366

Purple Rose Theatre CompanyHope Fo r Corky continues to May 31137 Park Street Chelsea $1750 332 50 (734)433 7673

COMMUNITY THEATER

Flandere Theatre CompanyPresents Could This Be Lo ve 7 a senes o f six one act comedies about relationships between men and women 8 p m Thursday Friday to May 9 (no show Friday May 2) 6 p m and 9 p m Saturday a n d 2 p m Sunday May 11 Trinity House Theatre 38840 Six Mile Road at 1275 east of Haggerty Livonia For directions call (734) 464 6302 Tickets $14 $12 seniors 0811(313)538 5739

C 0 U E6 E THEATER

Henry Ford Community CollegePresents the Virtual Reality 3D Stereoscopic production of William Shakespeare s The Tempest through April 26 8 • pm Wednesday*Saturday the futuristic production combines live theater with electronic technologies of film video and computer generated virtual environments The audience will wear polarized glasses sim liar to sunglasses Adray Auditorium on campus 5101 Evergreen Dearborn $15 Seating limited (313) 845 6475

DINNER THEATER

Genitti'sNews Flash an uproarious spoof of a local newscast con tinuesatGemttis 108 E Mam Northviile $45 includes 7 course dinner and show (248) 349-0522

CHILDREN'S THEATER

The Marquis Theatrethe Emperor s New Clothes 2 30 p m Saturday Sunday through May 4 Weekdays 230 p m Monday Friday April 2125 13$E Mam St downtown Northviile $750 (no children under 3) (248)349 8110

Smudge Fundaes

Gordon Michaels gives a tw o- day intensive Actors Workshop 10 a m to 4 p m Saturday- Sunday, April 26 -27 The cost is $175 To register, call (310) 72 7- 2383 or send e-m ail to Gordon Michaels22@aol com The workshop includes cold reading and on-carhera techniques, the actor's resume, improvisation, how to get an age nt, mono­logue coaching, and scene study Michaels is Dylan McDerm ott's personal acting coach on ABC's TV series The Practice

Wiggle Giggle Show 7 8 p m Thursday April 17 Northviile Community Center 303 W Mam St $6 per child (248)349 0203 Ext 1411

Paper Bag ProductionsCharlotte s Web noon (lunch) show 1 p m Saturday April 19 April 26 May 3 and May 10 1 p m (lunch) show 2 p m Sunday April 27 May 4 and 11 Livonia Mall Seven Mile Road and Middlebelt use G entrance Tickets $10 including lunch $7 show only (586) 344 7774

CLASSICAL

Detroit Symphony OrchestraFrench pianist Helene Grimaud performs Bartok 130 p m and 8 pm Friday April25 a n d 830 pm Saturday A pril26 Orchestra Hail Detroit $15 $56 (313) 576 5111

Mini-Sach Festival Gabrieli Consort and Players perform Bach s S t John P a s s m Q g m Saturday April 19 Michigan Theater 603 E Liberty Ann Arbor $20-$36 (734)7642538

Brunch with Bach & Friends

Canton Project Arts presents pianist Rich Ridenour 1130 a m Sunday May 4 Summit on the park Canton $15 includes brunch (734)394 5460

COMEDY

Ann A rb o r Comedy ShowcaseSpike Tobin Thursday Saturday April 171.9 Maria Bamford Thursday Saturday April 24 26 314 E Liberty Ann Arbor $5 $10 (734) 996 9080 Improv Comedy Jarnm NightI Open mic and Improv Comedy troupe Beer Money 8 p m Wednesday April 23 and 30 $5

Jo e y 's Comedy Club 8 p m Tuesday is open mic with Beer Money Improv show com edy classes begin Monday April 28 above Kickers Alt American Grill 36071 Plymouth Road Livonia (734)261 0555 WWW joeyscomedyclub com

Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle Open mic 8 p m Wednesdays ($2) Improv troupes pm Tuesdays ($5) 269 E Fourth Royal Oak (248) 542 9900 or wwwcomedycastle com

Century Theatre Comedy works brings game style and sketch improvisation to the stage 8 30 pm Friday Saturday to June 14 333 Madison Detroit $1250 (313) 963 9800

Jo e y 's a t Paisano'sMarkAnthonyThursday Saturday April 1719 5070 Schaefer Dearborn (313) 584 8885

SPECIAL EVENTS

s ta rry Night GalaGourmet dinner buffet art exhibit and sale silent auction and live music for dancing 6 3 0 11p m Saturday April 26 Costick Center 28600 W 11 Mile Farmington Hills $35 $60 per couple (248)4731856

Livonia MallSpring Carnival continues to Saturday April 19 in fro n to f Livonia Mali 29514 Seven Mile Road Livonia (248)4761160

Royal Hanneford Circus Through Saturday April 19 at the Palace of Auburn Hills 11 a m a n d 7 3 0 pm Thursday ' 7 3 0 p m Friday 10 3 0 a m 3 pm a n d 7 3 0 pm Saturday $15

' and $10 reserved $5 genera! admission at Paiacenet com The Palace Box Office and all * TicKetmaster centers Children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over will receive $3 off reserved tickets for all shows except Thursdays matinee call (248)645 6666

Banjo convention Thursday Saturday April 24-26 Holiday Inn Fairlane Center 5801 Southfield Service Dr Dearborn Free concert 2 pm Saturday Concerts 7 p m Friday Saturday tickets $5 per person call (734) 282 6635

AUDITIONS/OPPORTUNITIES

Adult Shakespeare WorkshopActress/directorGillian Eaton will lead teens and adults m an interactive approach to creat ing theater through language and process drama as a specta tor and participant 6-9 p m Friday April25a n d 9 3 0 a m to 3 30 p m Saturday April 26 Plymouth Community Arts Council $75 members $85 non members (734)416 4278

Opera Workshop 4 1 0 p m Friday April 25 and 10 a m to 1p m Saturday A pril26 a brief introduction to opera and its roles includes a trip to Detroit Opera House to see Michigan Opera Theatre $ pro duction of Oon Siovanni Madonna University Livoma $135 (734)432 5731

Oakland Youth Orchestra Students In grades 4 12 current ly taking lessons may apply Mayl May 810 May 1516 Schedule audition via internet at wwwoyomiorg or for brochure (248) 988 7561

Renaissance Chorus Singers wanted for men s cho rus rehearsals7 3 0 pm Tuesdays at Newburg United

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Methodist Church 36500 Ann Arbor Trait east of Newburgh Livonia Ability to read music not a requirement if you can carry a tune and enjoy per forming in public call (734)981 6342

DSO Youth OrchestrasDetroit Symphony orchestra is now taking applications for its youth ensembles Audition will take place through May audi tion application deadline is May 1 Civic and Smfornia applicants should call (313) 576 5164 For Civic Ja z z call (313) 576 5599 Applications for ail ensembles posted online at wwwdetroit symphony com

BENEFITS

Luncheon on th e AisleLearn behind the scenes secrets about professional the ater and watch a portion of a rehearsal for the play Meshuggah Nuns 1130 a m Friday April 25 Meadow Brook Theatre Oakland University Rochester $75 $30 $28 seniors overage 6 2 and groups of 10 Proceeds benefit the theater (248)375 0850

JAZZ/BLUES

Toshiko Akiyoshi J a z z Orchestra

8 p m Thursday April 17 orchestra halt Detroit $18 $50 (313)576 5111

Audra McDonald and Trio8 p m Friday April 18 Michigan Theater 603 E Liberty Ann Arbor $2^$40 (734)764 2538

Lucas9 p m Saturday April 19 as part of Barbecue Blues and Brew at TC Gators 42559 Ford Canton No cover (734)981 0906

Hidden Agenda 9 p m t o l a m Friday Saturday through Saturday June 21 Fox & Hound 39560 Woodward Bloomfield Hills No cover (248) 644 4800

Barbara WareWith Devin Grenier S Vermillion Moon 3 30 6 45 p m Thursday A pril24 a n d 6 8 4 0 pm Monday April 28 Overdrive Lounge Motor City Casino Detroit

Schoolcraft CollegeSchoolcraft J a z z Band Concert 7 3 0 p m Monday April 28 with vocalist D ndy Pierson Waterman Center No charge For information call (734) 420

VINCE PERRI

Henry Ford Comm unity Collegei}resenfsthe Virtual Reality 3D Stereoscopic production o f William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' through Saturday, April 26 , in ^ r a y Auditorium on cam pus, 5101 Evergreen, Dearborn Curtain 8 p m Wednesday-Saturday Tickets $15, seating lim ited, call (313) 845 -6 478 Pictured are G re g Kjolhede (background) as Prospero, and A rie l, the college's first interactive digital actress The futuristic production combines live theater with electronic technologies t)f film , video and com puter generated virtual e n viro n m e n t The audience will w ear polarized glasses similar to sunglasses to view th e stereoscopic 3D effects

Comparis 8 11p m Wednesdays 350 S Mam Plymouth (734) 416 0100

M att Michaels TTio Gene Parker vibes and saxo phone73011 pm Wednesday April 23 and vocalist Barbara Ware73011 pm Wednesday April 30 at Rons Fireside Inn 28937 Warren Road two blocks east of Middlebelt $5 cover with dinner $10 cover without dinner (two drink minimum) (734)762 7756

Ursula Watker/Buddy Budson73 0 113 0 p m Friday Saturday April 25 26 Saturday May 3 and 31 Friday May 16 and 30 The Classic (inllinthe Pontchartrain Hotel 2 Washington Bivd (313) 965 0200

SOCIAL DANCING

Contra Dancing130 4 30 p m first Sunday of each month Lovett Hall Ballroom next door to Henry Ford Museum Dearborn $8 (313) 982 6100 Ext 2262

Dance Elite Ballroom Studio Swing & Salsa dance instruction 8 pm Dance 9 pm to mid night DJ open to the public Friday Maple at Haggerty (inside Bloomfield Avenue Shoppe II) West Bloomfield $10 $9 Michigan Swing Dance Association singles welcome $10 per person (248)926 8522

Moon-Dusters

party with disc jockey 911 p m Thursday 2172 Franklin Road north of Square Lake Road east of Telegraph Bloomfield Hills $7 $6 members (248)334 0299

All S ta r Dance Parties 7 p m Sunday {one hour Cha Cha lesson by Glen Clark) through April $6 ballroom dancing 811 p m $6 $10 for both White Heather Club 150 Vester Ferndale (313)521 6564

A-1 Dance Parties 8 p m to midnight Thursday

Top 40s Oldies Line Dances requests Italian Cultural Center Warren $6 (313) 521 6564

MUSEUMS, PARKS AND TOURS

Ann Arb or Hands On MuseumCelebrating 20 years of discov ery museum offers more than 250 science and technology exhibits to explore the world of science 220 E Ann 10 a m to 5 p m Monday Saturday noon to 5 p m Sunday $7 $5 children students and seniors (734)995 KIDS or wwwiaahom org

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center

Live animal display hands on activities for kids 9 a m to 4 p m Tuesday Saturday 33175 Ann Arbor Trail m Westland east of Hirfes Drive Free (734) 2611990

Detro it institute o f A rtsContinues its Friday night pro gramming at the museum

went down and IMAX movie on the ghostly ship at the bottom of the ocean Digital Dome Planetarium Show weekends 9 a m to 3 p m Monday-Friddy, 10 3 0 a m t o 6 pm Saturday,- noon to 6 p m Sunday at 5020 Jo h n R Detroit (31$) 577 8400, WWW detroitsciencecenter

D e tro it Zo oKids will love The Arctic Ring of Life which features a 70-fopt see through acrylic tunn# where polar bears swim arcHind visitoi^ $8 adults $6 seniors and children For more mforma-^ tion call (248) 398 0900 or visit the Web site at wwwdetroit-' zoo org Now open 10 am to 5 p m daily The zoo is at 84$Q % 10 Mile at 1 696 and Woodward. Royal Dak. The Detroit Zoo & always looking for volunteers To volunteer or for m o re W o ^ mation call Sue Kingsepp at (248)5415717

Henry Ford Museum Hours are 9 a m to 5 p m Monday Saturday and noon to 5 p m Sunday $8 50 $13 50 (313)271 1620 For IMAX ticket prices and show times call (800) 747 IMAX (4629)

Meadow Brook Hall Tours 130 p m Monday Sunday and 12 3 0 p m and2 3 0pm Saturday Sunday cost is $12 50 $8 50 seniors over age 62 $6 children under 12 children under 2 free Tea on Tuesday $35 at Meadow Brook Hall on the campus of Oakland University Rochester For mfor mation visit the Web site at WWW meadowbrookhali org

Plymouth Historical Miseuiw Trash or Treasure? - Antique Appraisal Clinil with Antique Roadshow appraiser Ernest DuMouchellelOam t o 5 pm Thursday M ayl limit of up to 5 hand held items cost is $10 per Item for oral appraisal $15 per Item for written New perma nent Abraham Lincoln exhibit Images of Lincoln acquired from Michigan collector Weldon Petz at the museum 155 S Mam $3 $1 students ages 517 $7 a family Hours are 1 4 p m Wednesday Thursday and Saturday Sunday (7$4) 455 8940

Rochester Hills Museum a t Van Hoosen Farm

Kite Festival learn abcxjt history of kites then color and buifd a kite 130-3 p m Saturday April 26 ($5 $10 per family and includes one kite kit Hie16-3crem^eum

Ferndale photographer Lisa Dunlap shows her 'Sacred Portraits Honoring the Jou rn e y o f M otherhood' April 2 2 t o M ay 12 , a t Borders Bookstore, 3 43 0 0 Woodward A v e , Birmingham Call (248) 203-0005 Dunlap photographs e xpectant m others, newborns, children and families

8984Rosie O'Grady's

Tim Flaharty Marvin Conrad and George Bennett Tuesday Night Open Blues/Jazz Jam 9 30 p m to 1 a m Tuesday Rosie 0 Grady s 175 W Troy Street Ferndale (248) 5919163

Vince Jam es Trio

Ballroom dancing to live bands featuring swing fo xtro t waltz cha cha and Latin 8 301130 pm Saturday Livonia Civic Center 15218 Farmington Road at Five Mile Itoad $5 (248)967 1428

Rhythm 'N ' ShoesWeekly ballroom/ Latin dance

Making contact: Please submit items for pu Linda Chomin tw o weeks in advance o f eve Newspapers. 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia. Ml

$200 Woodward Ave With admission $4 $I children no charge for Founders Society members Call (313) 833 8499 for exhibition information (313) 833 7900 for general mforma tion or visit the Web site at wwwdiaorg

De tro it Science CenterTitanic The Artifact Exhibit

continues to Sept 7 Advance timed tickets tor the exhibjt $16 9 r $13 95 seniors $1195 ages 212 IMAX film and plane tarium shows $4 each o r $6 for both (248)645 6666 Also a plaqfitanum show recreating the itars the night the ship

complex tells the story o f Oakland County s earliest pio­neers Admission includes toun o f the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse 1850TenantRed House and 1927 Van Hoosen Dairy Barn The museums new perma­nent exhibit A Lively Town uses more than 200 images and 100 artifacts to show the develop­ment of the Rochester area ^ $3 children students and sembrs. Hours are K p m Wednesday Saturday atthemuseumonVan Hoosen Road, one mile easkM Rochester RoactOff T ie r(M 2 4 8 } 645 4663 or visit www roc h e ^r- hillsorg/museumhtrn

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Anchors away: Little band of musical nuns take to the sea/r

JOHN STORMZAND1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Dan Goooin leads Bambi Jones (ieft)itnd Kathy Robinson L i a chorus from the opening number of 'Meshuggah-Nunsi'

B Y L IN D A A N N C H O M INSTAFF WRITER

Dan Goggin hits the first note on the piano and four talented nuns and a Jewish actor take it away The music and choreog­raphy are infectious It’s all Goggin can do to stay seated through Anchors Away, the opening number of Mesbuggah-'Nuns' - the latest installment in his Nunsense musical senes about a little band of fiin- lovmg sisters from Hoboken, New Jersey

It loofe like Goggin has anofiier hit bound for Broadway Afl:er 20 years of wnting the nuns into unusual situations, Goggm’s come up with yet another strange plot When all of the cast except for one fall ill on a oruise, the nuns and remaining actor, Tfevye from Fiddler on the Roof, are called upon to put on a show The produc­tion opens with previews Wednesc^y, Apnl 23, at Meadow Brook Theatre in Rochester Hills

“There’s lots of singmg and dancing, over 20 songs, lots of zany humor,” said G o g ^ , who’s m tovra directing the production When It opens on Saturday, April 26, Goggin will head to LA. to work with Darlene Love, Kay Ballard, Mimi Hams, Lee Memweather, and Georgia Engel on an anniversary tour of Nunsense coming to the Fox Theatre m March

“A musical director suggested the idea five years ago of putting them on a cruise ship Last year when we were in Flonda doing Nunsense Amen, the all male version with Greg Luganis (Olympic divmg cham­pion) someone said you need to have a Jewish character But you don’t have to be

Catholic, don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy the musical You just have to have a good time You don’t have to have seen Nunsense I’m amazed at the number ctf new fans ”

Goggin’s attnbutes the longevity of the senes to society’s fescination with nuns - their tunics, veils and lifestyle Even though it’s been 20 years since his first Nunsense musical opened at a New York City club, Goggin’s elementary years at St Mary’s in Alma continue to inspire his humor All of the characters m the original Nunsense were based on the Dominican Sisters

Wnting the music came just as easy Goggin’s mother talked him into taking piano lessons as a young boy so he could play organ at Mass for $1 Before long he was playing two Masses a day and earning $12 a week ^

“It started as a joke,” said Goggin “I was’ doing greeting cards when we decided to promote them in card shops with an actress dressed as a nun I started writing matenal for her and before I knew it we were doing a cabaret show at the Duplex in New York City Four weekends turned mto 38 weeks After we closed I went back to work on it to build characters We opened Off Broadway in 1985 v

“I’ve wntten them to be timeless The/re played in real time, a little like reality TV”

The spontaneity of the show is what keeps Kathy Robinson coming back In fact the actress keeps her nun’s habit in the closet pressed and ready to go just in case Goggin calls The two originally met in 1990 after Goggin saw her in a Nunsense production in Boston Robinson first

MESHUDGAH-NUNS!What Dan Goggin s newest musical in the Nunsense

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When Previews 8 p m Wednesday Friday April 23 25 Opens 8 p m Saturday April 26 continues 8 p m Wednesday^Saturday 2 p m and 6 p m Saturday 2

pm and630 pm Sunday through May 11

Where Meadow Brook Theatre m Wilson Hall Oakland University Rochester Hills

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"It’s a great show for a character woman Like me you can start as a young nun and end up Mother Superior It’s great for someone like myself to play Mother Supenor because you can be over 40 and overweight There’s not mapy roles like that”

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Pianist Flavio Varani set to performBY NICOLE STAfFORDSTAFF WRITER

Brazilian-bom pianist Flavio Varani’s attempts to sway his audience begin well before his fingers touch the keys

A recital must not only stir an audience with performance, but also take them on an emotional jo u m ^ through music, said \^ a n i, lon^ime artist-in-resi- dence at Oakland University

“A program is an emotional trajectory,” he said

Luclty for us, the nationally known pianist - Varam has per­formed at such venues as Carnegie Hall and Lmcoln Center - takes caie to assemble such a program foi his annual recital at Oakland University, 8 pm Saturday,April 19

The program opens with Chopin’s Etude Op 25 nr 7, continues wifii Liszt’s Sonata in B minor followed Ity Brahms’ Venations and Fugue on a

T hm e by Handel, Op 24 and selections from Ravel’s Le Tbmbeau de Coupenn

For th (^ unfiimfliar with the compositions, Varam translated histr^artoiy ‘AiMuyer,abig statement, variations on a theme, followed by some dancers ”

The program also works to demonstrates how composers and music evolve and i^uence one another, particulariy witih Chopin and Liszt

“They were wonderful col­leagues and had parallel lives,” said Varam Yet, the composers differed toemendously “Liszt was sort of the E3vis Preriey of his time Chopm was httle more distant, but when he played peo­ple said he was the greatest ”

Althou^ Varam is a teadier, he IS first a performer, lecturing and disoission aren’t on the program. “Myintention is to be very dear, but widiout having to eiqplam ”

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Film Beat lists what s playing at alter native film theaters special movie events and local fheks Offerings and movie schedules may change after press time so be sure to call ahead Film beat listings and movie in forma tion can be submitted to Nicole Stafford Observers Eccentric Newspapers 801 East Maple Birmingham Mich 48009 or e mail nstafford§oe homecomm net

DETROIT FILM THEATRE Detroit institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave Detroit (313) 833 3237 wwwdiaorg/dft Adult admission $650 senior citizens full time stu dents with valid identification and DIA members $5 50 Discount tickets available in book for five for $25 Films screened Friday Monday All Monday shows are in the evening AprlM8-20 Lily a 4 Ev e r{S m d e n ) a 16 year old Russian girl with a teenag er s typical rebelliousness and insecu rity IS left behind by her mother and forced to live in Moscow alone Apnl 21 Domestic Violence renowned documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman takes the audience into a battered women s shelter in Florida REDFORDTHEATRE, 17360 Lahser in Detroit call (313) 537 2560 Regular admission $3April 18-19, flenWi/r 1959 spectacular sea battles and a breathtaking chariot race make for great entertainment in

this film adaptation of Lew Wallaces novel about the conflict between the Jews and the Romans during the life time of JesusBREW AND VIEW AT THE MAGIC BAG22920 Woodward Ave Ferndale (248) 544 3030 wwwmagicbagcom movie nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays in small theater setting with full bar must be at least 21 doors open 8 p m films start at 9 30 pm box office hours 10 a m to 5 p m $2.April 17 Catch Me If You Can based on the tru estoryo f Frank Abagnale J r a successful con artist who managed to pass himself off as several identities and the FBI agent hot on his trail with Leonardo DiCapno and Tom HanksCall theater for schedule and addi­tional shows

MICHIGAN THEATER 603 East Liberty Ann Arbor (734)668 8463 wwwmicbtheatercom Adult admts Sion $8 students and senior citizens $625 Michigan Theater members $5 50 Films are shown daily April 17 Lost in La Mancha the harsii reality of film making in a documen tary that tracks the production of Terry Gilliams adaptation of Don Quixote a film that never came into existenceApril 17 Blind Spot Hitlers Secretary (Austria) documentary capturing a series of interviews with 81 year old

TraudIJunge Hitlers private secre tary

STATE THEATER 233 State St Ann Arbor (734) 761 8667 or wwwmicbtheatercom Adultadhlis Sion $8 students and senior citi zens $625Call theater for continuing schedule and additional shows

MAIN ART TH EATRE 118 North Mam at 11 Mile in downtown Royal Oak (248) 542 0180 Adult evening admis sion IS $ 8 50 Matinees before 6 p m and admission for seniors and chil dren is always $6 Call theater for schedule

M APLE ART TH EA TR E 4135 W Maple in Bloomfield Township (248) 542 0180 Adult evening admission is $850 Matinees before 6 p m and admission fo r seniors and children IS always $6Cali theater for schedule

UPTOWN BIRMINGHAM 8 211 SOuth Old Woodward Ave in downtown Birmingham (248) 644 3456 Adult admission is $8 50 in the evening and $6 for matinee showings before 6 p m Admission for seniors age 55 and older is $5 50 all the time Admission for children age 12 and under IS $5 75 all the time Call theater for schedule

FILM FESTIVALFROM PAGE B1

A s skillfully £Qmed but humorous is God is Great, I ’m Not, starang Audrey Ikutou, lead in the popular art film Amelie The actress plays a model whose need to channel her spirit into an identity leads her from Buddhism to Judaism

TAKES In 'c ONTRAST

Of course every film doesn’t feature a well-known actor or have lots of rjazle dazzle,” said Magidson

However, all speak to the film festival’s mission of exploring different perspec­tives, from those that inspire contemplation to those to that simply entertain

Consider Israel in a Time for Terror, a documentary that examines life under the daily threat of terrorism, against Schmelvis, m which three

filmmakers and an Orthodox rabbi who impersonates Elvis “ et out to trace the King’s Jewish roots

Contrast The White Rose, an Academy Award-winning film about a secret society that protested the Nazi regime, against ‘Skating Through the Sand, a quest to make hockey legitimate in the desert land­scape of Israel

G ROW TH S COMMUNITY

So far, the festival’s program­ming formula has brought suc­cess and growth The event is in its fifth year and considered one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the country

Last year, 25 films were shown and 11,000 people attended

This year, seven more films and an additional venue, The Palace Theater in Windsor, has been added The number of screenings and festival days has been increased at existmg venues, United Artists Theatres m Commerce Township, the Uptown Birmingham 8 and Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor

Just last week, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit awarded the festival with the Benard L Maas Pnze for Jewish Culture and

Continuity, said Susan Marwil, festival co-chair and niece of Lenore Marwil

Also new is the Harold and Sarah Gottlieb Award, a $7,500 prize for the best new Jewish film

This years recipient, renowned documentary' maker Frederick Wiseman, plans to attend both screen­ings of his first fiction film The Last Letter A variety of other speakers and special guests are scheduled to attend screenings, lead dis­cussions and take questions, as well

We try to create a context for the films,” Magidson said ‘It’s not an Encyclopedia Bnttanica movie festival, but we thm k that if people can put their experience into a perspective, that is good and more enjoyable ”

The format also works to unite the community, added Marwil It gives the people of Detroit the opportunity to come together It also presents a venue that brings together the Jewish and non-Jewish community”

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Songwriter looks beyond herselfBY LINDA ANN CHOMINS T A F F W RITER

Susan Enan’s concemed about more than topping the charts While she’d like to become a hit with acoustic music fans it’s important for the emerging songwriter to get the message out about being part of a community

Enan tnes to fit m no matter where her travels take her Bom in England, she studied music at the University of Liverpool for three years before heading off to Northern Ireland seven years ago Her senes of 11 Midwest concerts includes Thnity House Theatre in Ldvoma on Wednesday, Apnl 23

She’s introduang her third self-released EP Moonbght/Skin, Bone & Silicone recorded in Oxford, England except for a live track from a Liverpool Summer Pops concert Enan’s first EP, Inside in 1998, was the first to be released by an unsigned artist in Northern Ireland

“My music is mellow, thou^tfiil and hopeful,” said Enan who has performed in England, Ireland and the U S She opened for Roger McGuinn in Grand Rapids last year

“I try to wnte music fiiat’s hopeful because there’s so much that isn’t hopeful We do have control over our own lives We can make a good choice or bad choice That’s how you can affect your own community It’s about being a part of somethmg larger like a community”

Enan hopes eventually to become part of an Amencan community, at least for half of the year Jlie other six months she’ll reiqain in Ireland, a place she’s grown to love

“There was a large Insh cul­ture in Liverpool when I was at

Irish-based songwriter Susan Enan brings her acoustic music to Trinity House Theatre in Livonia

SUSAN ENANWhat: Perform s music fro m her latest CD When: 8 p m Wednesday, April 23Where: Trinity House Theatre, 38840 W 6 Mile Road, LivoniaTickets: $10, $7 theater m em ­bers. call (734)464-6302

University and it made me want to go there to absorb the music,” said Enan, a classically trained musician who plays acoustic guitar, flute and piano “I would move any­where for music I’ve been to America four or five times now Amenca - 1 love i t There’s an. infrastructure for musicisuis to mal^ a living

“In Northern Irelaiid I have more fhendships It’s more community’ dnven I have a lot of close friends in Belfast”

A friend was the inspiration for the title cut of Enan’s latest EP The song actually appears twice with different instrumen­tation Each features her smooth, soft voice caressing every word

‘ My inspiration comes from things people say or dunk about It comes ffom so many dffferent places,” said Enan “I tey to v i t ­alize a scene Moonlight IS about a friend in another part of the world The moon is a common filing to share The new CD is pretty much ballads, quite mel­low This IS the first one tiying to promote all originals At age 161 was writing songs The guitar was a way to get fiiem out It/s easier to carry areund than a piano

“Now I’m getting into folk music I started listening to Woody Guthne at University and that pushed me on I lis­tened to 1940s interviews he did I was inspired by Bob Dylan, abnlhant songwnter, and early on by Bono’s words from U 2”

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course, Eminem’s 8 Mile movie and the wild success of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival

The night ^so was about cel­ebrating independent music — and trashing the big guys m the music industry Tom Ness, founder of Jam Rag magazine who also heads the Michigan chapter of the Green Party, earned a riotous standing ova­tion when he received a life­time achievement award Ness blamed big media outlets for not providmg a venue for local music

“Every week I receive dozens of CDs by local bands,” Ness said “And I listen to every one Sometimes they aren’t good, but many times they are Every local musician deserves to have their CD listened all the way through at least once ”

He’s been listening for decades, writing about it m Jam Hag-and the audience rec­ognized him for It

The absence of Detroit’s biggest stars didn’t seem to matter to the crowd filled with people who wanted to see and be seen - elegant socialites, hipster funk fans, trendy hip- hop teens, hardcore punk rock­ers, aging big-hair rockers,Bebe fashionites and musicians and their fans from every other genre Rock band Hemigod and funk band Black Bottom Collective — the latter who won for best fiink/hip-hop recording — captured atten­tion during their performanc­es

Vinnie Dombroivski of Sponge won best songwriter to the boisterous approval of the entire audience

WHAT DO ES IT MEAN?

But what do the awards m e a n ' ! ’

Different things to different people in the industry For Howard Hertz, president of the DMA, the awards were created to let the best of the bunch shine

For Ian Ferguson, of the steel

Even the fans were beautiful at the show Brent and Shannon McKay share a peaceful moment to themselves at the energetic event

Longtime instrumentalist Calvin Cooke on stage at the Detroit Music Awards

drum band Upnzm’, the award show is an outlet to meet, min­gle and cheer on his fellow artists — and listen to live local music

To Karen Saveliy, of WCSX- FM, who won an achievement award, the awards are about a woman who simply wanted to be on the radio playing good music

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Attracting a lot of attention at the Detroit Music Awards was hard rock band Hemigod

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Small Plates makes a big hit with customersB Y M A R Y Q U i N L E YC O R R E ^ D E K T

Saug inside the circa 1920 Eureka Building, just across the street from the Detroit Opera House, sits one of the theater/stadium district's newest dining delights, Small Plates-Detroit

The eatery, sporting an upscale yet comfy ambiance, opened m November 2002

“I really liked Small Platejs,” said Cindy Lupo of Canton, who, with her boyfriend, Dan Latarski, recently enjoyed an early dinner at the restau­rant Lupo and Lntarski are students at Schoolcraft College in Livonia

Lupo ordered the Oven Roasted THirkey Baguette The sandwich, topped widi Swiss cheese and spicy mustard, is served with a side of house-made fries

Latarski of lavonia especially liked the yummy dessert tiiat the twosome shared

“It was really good,” he said, refer- nng to the Chocolate Chunk Cookie Sandwich with Sanders Hot Fudge filled with a dollop of Guernsey's Butter Pecan Ice Cream

In the mid-1980s, while working in a restaurant m Spam, Ibdd Stem, who IS co-owner of Small Plates with Todd Stowell, noted that the tables had stacks of small white plates that customers used for their tapas This unique dining concept mtngued Stem

‘ Tapa IS a Spanish appetizer repre­senting a small or little portion of food,” Stem explained

At Small Plates customers choose from a dozen or more “small yet fill­ing” entrees including Garhc Shrimp, a popular tapa served m Spain

Amencan appetizers and Pan Asian dishes, like spnng rolls and a spicy stir-fry wrapped in romame hearts, add an appealing twist to the menu

What dishes do customers rave about?

“One favonte is the Chicken Skewers with Asian nee noodles,” Stem said Patrons love the presenta­tion The skewers of chicJsen are arranged on a small white plate in a teepee style formation and held together at the top by slivers of cucumbers

Other favontes include the Veggie Spnng Roll accompanied by a tno of dipping sauces, and, for beef lovers like Bill Chapin, the Petite Tenderloin topped with Gorgonzola and enspy onions

The newest addition to Small Plates is bartender Kramer

“I think it's a great combination,” said Chapin of Grosse Point The Petite Tenderloin is filling, he said, and a great bargain at $10

Smdl Plates is “more than a restau­rant,” Chapm said “It's a symbol that Detroit doesn't have to be void of restaurants, and, a variety of good restaurants can exist Hie owners are real trendsetters ”

Pizzas are baked in a bnck oven in frill view of guests Almost every table orders at least one of the bnck oven pizzas, said Stern The Quattro Fftimage, sans tomato sauce, features a four-cheese blend, roasted garhc and olive oil Other pizza choices include BBQ Chicken, Pepperoni, Garlic Shnmp and Veggie

The Maunce is the eatery's tnbute to the former J L Hudson Department store's lettuce salad topped with chicken, turkey and Swiss cheese A veggie Maunce is also avail­able

Eveiythmg, except the bread, is made in-house in -^e restaurant,

including the pizza dough, barbecue sauce and the pastnes

Show-and-tell meetings are held daily with our “wonderful” staff to dis­cuss the specials of the day, talk about new wines and/or menu dianges, and, sample the food, said Stem

Executive chef, Jeff Baker, “bnngs exceptional expenence with the order­ing for the daily food and supplies,” Stem said And, Aaron Hue, sous chef, a graduate of the Schoolcraft College cuhnary program, bnngs “a lot of creativity to the menu ”

Any future plans for the restaurant*? Yes, Stem said

In mid-summer, the establishment plans to open a lower level, expand the seating capacity and offer live jazz sessions

Also, said Stern, we continue to explore our options to open a Small Plates in the suburbs

Mary Quinley is a Livoma resident and writes about food and travel for the Observer S Eccentric Newspapers

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SMALL PUTES-DETROITWhere: 1521 Broadw ay, Detroit, (313) 963-0497Open: 11 a m to 8 p m Monday, 11 a m to 10 pm Tuesday-Thursday,!! am to midnight Friday noon to mid­night Saturday, noon to 8 p m Sunday Menu; A v a rie ty of "sm aK" entrees including Garliq Shrim p, Barbecue Ribs, Portabella Mushrooms and Petite Tenderloin $6-$10 Gourm et sandwiches, $7-$9 brick oven p iz­zas $8-$10 salads $5-$8 Kid's menu available Credit cards: All m ajor credit cards are accepted Reservations: Recommended for parties of six or more

Enjoy an evening of food and wine to help the hungryB Y E L E A N O R H E A L DCORRESPONDENT

Share Our Strength, Ikste of the Nation, the largest national benefit, in which the culinary community and wine purveyors annually fight hunger and poverty with taste, will be held 7-10 p m Sunday, April 27 at Somerset Collection South in Hoy

Tickets are $100 per person Contact Knsten Hickey at Unique Restaurant Corporation (248) 646-0370, Ext 216

Guests will enjoy an incredible array of foods from area restau­rants such as Forte and Streetside m Birmin^am , Shiraz, No VI, Northern Lakes, Morels, Portabella and Duet in the Unique Restaurant Group, Asian-inspired Mon Jin Lau, Cafy Sushi, and Musashi, Capital Gnll, Ruth’s Chris and McCormick & Schmick in Hoy, along with a host of other popular dining out spots

To complement the dishes pre­pared for the event by the area's premier chefs, area wine purvey­ors will be pounng a dazzling assortment including classic wines of the Veneto, delicious 2 0 0 1 e s t a t e - b o t t l e d G e n n a n n e s -

lings, a decadent dozen from the Australian Premium Wine Collection, Sterling Vineyards and Beaulieu Vineyards wines from Napa Valley, limited produc­tion chardonnays and pmot noirs from Oregon and the highly-tout­ed Spanish wines of Jorge Ordonez

Benefactors of the event are the Food Bank of Oakland County, Gleaners Community Food Bank, Food Gatherers, Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute and Hunger Action Coalition

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The addition put on the residence of John and Gaii Aiken by the McGovern Building Group serves as the dining room, large enough for Gaii s gourmet dinners Among the furnishings are a cabinet designed and built by John Aiken

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John and Gail Aiken of Bloomfield Hills have special tal­ents John IS a gifted woodworker, whose fiirmshin^ are beau­tiful and functional Gail IS a gourmet genius, who loves to entertain with her dinners for 14 or more guests

But the 1,600- square-foot ranch house, where the Aikens have lived since 1978, was some­what inhibiting these interests

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an automotive designer from tbt?' Fotd'JkK^r Co five years ago, John wanted to keep b u ^ with his passion for woodworking He built pieces m a storage room that was about 7 by l6 feet in size, with space for a pegboard and little else

“I had always thought I might return to v^odworking,” John said “That w ^ one of my fi|rst jobs as a teenager, working at a cabinet- inaker’s woodwork shop ”

I The dining room area was, too small for the type of dmners^Gail liked to prepare

“I said to my wife, We have two new needs You need a master diningroom and I need a woodworking shop,’” John Aiken said

The couple decided that instead of moving, they would have an addition put on the house

The McGovern Building Group was hired, and built a 1,200-square-foot addition onto the house last year Now the Aikens can do woodworking projects, and serve large num­bers of guests, in distinctive style

“I love It It m ^es such a big difference,” Gail said

“Itjust has opened up the whole thing It was very cluttered and dark in there before ”

“We have noticed a trend m the Detroit area w|iere homeowners are adding rooms in their h^mes to enable them to enjoy their hobbies arid interests,” said Tferry McGovern, president of the Bloomfield Hills firm

“Many of the basement remodeling projects and additions we have done included game rooms, home theaters and even home exercise rooms When people invest a large amount m a remod­eling project, they want to make sure the addition fits their lifestyle ”

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The project involved giving a bnck facelift to Sie original anderblock of the house, which was built m 1965 Still, the addition matches the architectural style

“If the architect were here we beheve he would be very pleased,” said John, who was trained and educated m industrial design “It looks as though the (addition) was includ­ed all along

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Classic hourglassThis design borrows from Flemish and Swedish Ideas and gives Provence its beau­tiful, curvaceous profile Crowned with a removable pediment carving, Provence is crafted in hardwood solids and veneers Provence has a solid wood hinged dial bezel and a splendid antique white dial face Distinctive antique brown brass weight sheds and pendufum bob draw deserved attention to the gracefully curved Bombe-style base Cabinet with inset frame and panel construction Provence's hinged lower front door includes seeded glass (or optional wood) center pane! Its Chain-driven movement strikes a bell on the hour and half-hour The clock retails for $3,189, but is listed on sale for $1,759 at Walker Buzenberg, 240 N Mam m Plymouth Hours are 10 a m -9 p m , Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a m -6 p.m Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday Call (734) 459-1300 for information.

A rt Deco, Art Nouveau, Prairie and Arts and Crafts are among the styles o f design on display at the expo.

From art deco to art nouveau, expo has it all

The Modernism Exposition will take you on a walk down memory lane or help you create a home filled with 20th-century flair, form, function or just plain fun Merchants will lure you to their booths with pieces designed by such greats as Frank Uoyd Wnght, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Herman Miller, Heywood Wakefield, the Stickleys, Salvador Dali and other designers’ works of the Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Prainer, Arts and Crafts, Surrealistic and Neo-0assical schools of design

On April 25-27, the Southfield Municipal Complex will create a life of Its own with Lava lamps, Peter Max art, decorator items, furniture, jewelry and vintage clothing — all certain to evoke memories from a different place

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This cabinet features the Arts and Crafts style that will be displayed a t the Michigan Modernism Exposition April 26 and 2 7 at the Southfield Municipal Complex at Evergreen and Civ ic Center Drive

MICHIGAN MODERNISM EXPOSITIONWhat: 70 merchants will offer pieces by Frank Lloyd Wright Louis Comfort Tiffany, Herman Miller Salvador Dali and other designers' works of the Art Deco Art Nouveau Prairie Arts and Crafts, Surrealistic and Neo-Classical schools of design Adiiitional design categories include inciustrial design, tramp a rt rustic and prominent movements of the 1950s and 1960s Where: The SouthfieldMunicipal Complex, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield (From 1-696, exit south on Evergreen, to Civic Center Drive (or 10 1/2 Mile)When 1 0 a m - 6 p m Saturday,April 26, and noon-5 p m , Sunday April 27 Admission: $7 with any ads or listings $8 regular admission One regular paid admission is good for both weekend days of the show Children 12 or under are free (April 25,6-10 p m Grand opening party admission $35 at the door, featuring the KathV Kosins J a zz Trio, Fashion Showrhy Vintage Chic horsd'oeuvreshy Amaryllis, cash bar, early buying opportunity)

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Heads up! Cabbages can look fabulous

Marty

The Garden WntersAssociation commissioned a 2003 spnng garden

trends research study Concerns about the economy

and the war with Iraq haven t damp­ened the enthusiasm of gardeners

Fifty-five percent of gar­deners plan to spendsame this yeax on flowers and ornamental plants (flowers, trees and shrubs), while

12 percent said they planned to spend more Twenty-one per­cent planned to spend less on ornamentals

Fifty-seven percent planned to spend the same, 13 percent more and 14 percent less, on vegetables and fhiits

Nona Wolfram Koivula, GWA president and executive director of the National Garden Bureau, said, “These responses are encouraging and further support that gardening provides important relief from the pressures of daily events, especially during penods of significant economic and polit­ical uncertainty”

Flowers will be the top choice of 27 percent of the public this spring, followed by vegetables and fhiits at 24 per­cent, grass at 18 percent, and trees and shrubs at 11 percent

Suburban dwellers, married couples, those with higher edu­cation and higher incomes and females all showed a stronger preference for flowers over edi­bles

However, when asked which type of plant they would spend more money on this year, 41 percent of the consumers planned to increase thei? spending on edibles, and 36 percent planned to increase their spending on ornamentals

The survey was conducted in March by TechnoMetnca Market Intelligence At the 95 percent confidence level, the margin of error for respon­dents overall is plus/minus 3 2

MARTY FIGLEY

These cabbages make an attractive vegetable bed

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A NEW L E A F

Have you ever grown cab­bage? Well, there’s a cabbage world out fiiere, and this veg­etable can be quite handsome in the garden

Savoy is easily recognized hy its crinkled leaves The round, ball-shape green or red cab­bages with which we are most familiar have been a staple in gardens for years

Ornamentals with ruffled or curled leaves of coral, pink, purple, lavender and blue col­ors look fabulous intermixed with other textures and shades of green

Cabbages are cool-season vegetables and can be set out when the weather and soil have warmed Cabbages can be started from seed, but it’s quicker and easier to buy plants at a local nursery

These veggies like lots of sun and need constant moisture and lots of fertilizer Before you set them in the garden, prepare the bed adequately so the soil is rich and drams well

Set the seedlings 15 to 18 inches apart Be creative and set them in any configuration you wish so that the bed is attractive Companion plants include mangolds, zinnias and nasturtiums, which add color

Fertilize with compost or

dried manure and mulch to conserve soil moisture and to discourage head splitting To control insects, use Bt (Baallus thunngiensis) or use floating row covers

Water regularly, use enough so the moisture is steady, always enough but never so much that the drainage is poor

Harvest your crop when they look completely formed and they are firm to the touch Cut the head free, leaving the big outer leaves

There are many ways to pre­pare cabbage for eating Expenment with different recipes and soon you’ll have a favorite Bon appetiV

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The lower level of the addition serves as John Aiken's woodworking shop Aiken, a talented woodworker, made a wood model of the house that the McGovern firm used to help with the addition design

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“It’s important to me to have the mtegnty of the onginal architect”

Aiken commended Steve Zumberg of the company, lead design and project manager, for his work

Aiken made a wood model of the house to show what it would look like with the addi­tion he had in mind McGovern said the company used the model to help with the design

John Aiken coined a phrase, “modern mission style,” to descnbe the house and the way It IS furnished He explains this as mcludmg a little bit each of Frank Lloyd Wnght, mission, Arts and Crafts and contempo­rary elements

Among Its features are 30- degree angles, m steps, corners and where wall and ceiling meet Tiny square inlays are decorative touches m forniture and on surfaces

DINING ROOM

The addition, which is now the dining room, is a modeisn mission showcase It allows views of part of the 1-3/4 acres of the property on three sides

“People have their second home up North,” Aiken said “We felt we have more nature here in our neighborhood ’

In the center of the room, on an area rug and under recessed lighting, is a custom-made cherry table by an Ann Arbor craftsman A sideboard, designed in Royal Oak, is along one side, under a row of hori­zontal windows

Gall and John Aiken of Bloomfield Hills enjoy the extra room the addition provides

At one end is a cabinet designed and built by Aiken, featunng interior lights and glass shelves

On either side of this piece is a vertical Anderson window topped with a Frank Lloyd Wnght style pattern in stained glass, small windows angled to match the slope of the ceiling are above ftie cabi­net

A row of large windows fills the third wall

WOODWORKING SHOP

The 400-square-foot wood­working shop IS below the din­ing room

It features special electncal outlets, noise insulation and a central vacu­um system that keeps the wood dust out of other areas in the house

“As I grew out of that little tiny ^ ace the projects grew, too ” Aiken said “I began to get orders from different

people in the family”From rocking horses, he was

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Aiken did the finish work himself

This included installing a wall of hidden cabinets in the living room

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It feature an arrangement of an Italian sectional sofa, table and l ^ p , narrow light poles, and black chanrs A small fireplace is along one wall that IS covered with mir­rors

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M a in ta in y o u r c e n tra l Key to keeping youT lawR lush is maintenancea ir c o n d itio n in g s y s te m

ApplianceD octor

Joe

V h e recent blast of snow and t ice conditions which caused * so many homeowners to lose

electrical service created a surge of consumers buying new generators for emergen<y use Of these approximately

500,000 utility customers whose lives changed overnight, most would agree that they appreciate their electricity a little more

Whether you went th ro u ^ the power out­age or not, take a look around the house and

visualize what electricity does for you TVy reading this col­umn m the dark or setting the alarm clock for an early mom- 11 appomtment What about watching your favorite televi­sion program or the Stanley Cup playoifs, or listening to your special radio program on weekend morning? Without electricity, it might remind you of how tough life must have been in the old days and how we seemingly can t live com­fortably Without It

There is another time of year which can be even more unbearable without the pure gift of voltage - It’s the hottest days of summer

Don’t forget about the sum­mer storms which are capable of knocking out power to many homes for sever^ days

It’s different than m winter when you can sleep m a cold house by piling on the blan­kets, but you just can t get comfortable trying to sleep when It’s 100 degrees m the house

Let me get back for just d. minute to the utility company who supplies the electricity to yburhome That company did­n’t create the storm, now did they? It didn’t plant the trees lhat broke apart and knocked down the power lines

Do we not as homeowners

bear some responsibility when it comes to prevention or maintenance^ Do you ever go outside and follow the electric lines back to the pole’ Your eyes could spot a potential problem

Many service calls will be necessary because customers don t maintain the unit That expensive central air system for your home also means you need to show a certain amount ofdihgence The condenser that sits outside (that big thing that makes all the noise) needs to be clean If it is not, the compressor will overheat ^ d will break or will be ruined I can’t tell you how many times a service technician informs a consumer they need to spend $1,500 to change a compressor on a perfectly good unit That repair person shakes his or her head and tells the customer ‘ if you would only have kept this clean, this would not have hap­pened ”

Please follow these simple instructions Clear the plants and bushes away from the con­denser so that it has 12 inches of breathing space all around it Take the garden hose with a nozzle and wash it down all over Rinse it several times dur­ing the summer Make sure that the power is off while you do this maintenance yourself

Keep reminding yourself that the temperatures in the house and the energy effici^cy of your air conditioning system are very dependent on a cle^n condenser outside

Changing the filter in the furnace is another critical step in the upkeep of your system A dirty filter can also cause a compressor to fail by not allow­ing proper air movement I am not an air conditioning special­ist but my methods were learned from the experts m the field

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Rick l/espa

Do you want your lawn to be the

envy of the neighborhood? Are you tired of weeds, insects or dis­ease plaguing your yard’The key to a lush, problem- free lawn IS proper lawn maintenance

Follow thesesimple tips

■ Watering Water only

A f r ic a n V i o l e t s S a leThe Michigan State African Violet Society will have its annual spring dis play and sale 10 a m to 4 30 p m Saturday April 19 and 11 a m to 2 p m Sunday April 20 at Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor Admission is free Standard African violets will be for sale as well as minis semiminisand trailers

S c h o o l o f G a r d e n in gThe Michigan School of Gardening presents classes on a wide range of topicsThe schedule includes these classes which meet at 29429 Six Mile in Livonia |ust west of Middlebelt in the Milo Shopping Plaza Wildflowers m the Garden (fee is $39 50) Wednesday April 23 and Perennial Combinations ($3950) Thursday April 24 Register early Seating is limited For more information call (248) 4 GARDEN or visit WWW michigangardeningcom

P r u n i n g , f e r t i l i z i n g r o s e s Roger and Nancy Lindley owners of Great Lakes Roses are celebrating spring with a series of free public pro grams Sundays and Mondays at Great Lakes Roses 49875 Willow Road between Rawsonviile and Sumpter (Belleville) roads in Sumpter Township

when needed - about every three days - with a thorough, even watering that reaches the roots Increase frequency in hot, dry weather or whenever the grass begins to look wilted, or has a gray tinge

As a general guideline, appty one to two inches of water per week early in the morning to reduce susceptibility of disease and keep newly seeded lawns moist until established^

■ Fertilization TVy an easy four-step approach to fertiliza­tion with granular products specifically formulated for sea­sonal application Apply

fertilizer with a crabgrass pre­venter before the forsythias bloom, then continue the fol­lowing steps at S I X - to eight- week in te rn s For best results, use either a drop-type spreader or a broadcast spreader

Drop-type spreaders are the most accurate and good for weed-control products, where­as broadcast spreaders are the easiest and fastest to use

For best results, see your lawn care professional for details

■ Mowing Always use a sharp mower blade, as dull blades can cause bruised and

GARDEN CALENDARPruning and Fertilizing of Roses a hands on demonstration will be pre sented 1 p m Sunday April 20 and repeated 11 am Monday A pril21 m the display garden It will also be repeated 1p m Sunday April 27 or It a m Monday April 28 Great Lakes Roses offers more than 500 varieties of roses and stocks the complete line of Felco pruners books about roses fertilizers soil amend ments and pesticides Visit wwwGreatLakesRoses com or call (734) 461 1230 to request a flyer

M a t t h a e i G a r d e n s The Umversity of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens Adult Education Program offers a variety of classes The schedule includes the two session Small Native Trees (fee is $50 or $45 for members) beginning Tuesday April 22 and the five session Mosses and Liverworts ($125 or $112 50 for members) beginning Wednesday April 23Call (734) 998 7061 for information

D e p r e s s i o n G la s s C l u bThe Great Lakes Depression Glass Club Show and Sale will feature Depression era glass which is all glassware made in the United States from the early 1920s until mid 1940s and a few patterns in the 1950s The glass was a molded product often a

giveaway item with another purchase such as the dish flight at the movies The show and sale takes place 10 a m 5 pm Saturday A p ril2 6 and 11 a m 4 p m Sunday April 27 at the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Building 876 Horace Brown Drive Madison Heights (west of John R and east of Stephenson Highway) Donation is $5 For information call Madelyn Blair Fisher at (586) 739 4290

G i l d a 's C l u bVisit Gildas Club 3517 Rochester Road m Royal Oak 12 30 2 30 p m Monday April 28 for a free lecture on Butterfly Gardening presented by Anton Anderssen Anderssen a cancer survivor will present S e w Se e dso fH o pe - Butterfly Gardening free to the com munity Learn how to devise a garden filled with flowers that attract butter flies and contain delicious scents Anderssen will present a slide show to give dozens of ideas Reservations required For information call (248)577 0800

G a r d e n c l u b sThe Federated Garden Club of Michigan District 1 will hold its annual spring meeting for garden club mem bers within District 1 at 9 a m Tuesday April 29 at the San Marino

ragged leaf tips, making grass more susceptible to disease and insects Be sure to remove only a third of the leaf blade per mowing - mowing too low can weaken grass plants

Other helpful tips include changing direction of the mowing pattern regularly and avoiding mowing when ^ a ss is wet

Rick Vespa is vice president o f land scape design and installation for English Gardens Vespa will be writing Landscaper's Cove once a m onth on landscaping fo r the Observer S Eccentric Newspapers

Club 1685 E Big Beaver Road in Troy The meeting offers a great opportunity for attendees to meet with fellow garden club members share ideas and experiences and learn more about horticulture and flo ral design techniques The business meeting will be followed by World Gardening/Bellze presented by Chris Rochman The afternoon will feature Toshi Shimoura presenting a Japanese floral design program The Language o f Flowers The day wilt include a luncheon The Royal Oak Garden Club will host the event Fonnformation call (248) 391 6825

Spring Open House Dominique Browning editor in chief of House & Garden Magazine will be the special guest speaker at the Spring Open House at 1 p m Friday May 2 at the Goidner Walsh Nursery 559 Orchard Lake Road (one mile east of Telegraph) m PontiacBrowning will be signing copies o f her book Around the House and In the Garden Tickets are $24 for lunch and the book reading and signing Books are $24 hardcover and $12 soft coverReservations are required Call (248) 332 6430

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Make an easy switch from Cut back on that schedule snowblower to mower

HarryJachym

It’s Apnl and time to switch from the snowblower to the lawn equipment Here’s a few

tips on stonng the snowblower and bnnging out the mower

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I hke to have my snowblow­er at ready for next fall When that first nasty snow storm hits, all I have to do is start it (OK, since my wife is looking over my shoul­

der, I said I like to have the snowblower ready, that doesn’t mean I always do But it is warmer now than when that first snow comes)

Change the oil on a four- cyde engine Old oil sitting m the engine over the off-season can shorten the life of the engine Again, it’s easier to do this now than in cold weather Be sure to properly dispose of the old oil

A new spark plug only costs a few dollars, but will inake the first start easier in the fall While the plug is removed, spray a little foaming oil (avail­able at most auto parts store) into the cylinder through the spark plug hole This will keep

the cylinder and piston from corroding

Look over the snowblower for any signs of worn or broken parts Pay particular attention to belts, augers or paddles, wiper bars, cables and for any lose fasteners Tighten lose nuts, bolts and screws and replace parts as needed

Though some insist on draining gas from the tank and runmng e engine until dry, I prefer to use a foel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) m all the gasoline I purchase for my snowblower or lawn mower Ih is way fuel can be left m the tank dunng the off-season staying reasonably fresh

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Look around the mower for any signs of loose or broken parts and repair as necessary

Check the blade If it is dull or nicked, remove it, but before removing the blade, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug (This dis­connection will prevent the engine from starting, which can cause senous injury) Ihke the blade mto a lawn mower

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Once your snowblower is ready for storage and the lawn mower is ready to use, get out and enjoy a beautiful spiing day

A READER WRITES

After reading my column about garage door mainte­nance, Ken asked about noise from his gaxage door opener, which occurs mostly when the door is being opened He thought the noise might be from a bad beanng m the opener unit, since it is about 15 years old

In most cases, if there seems to be more noise coming frx)m an opener dunng opening rather than closing, it is likely that the coupterbalance spnngs need adjusting If adjusting is in order, I can’t caution you enough to leave this to a qualified person Garage door torsion spnngs are under great tension and can cause senous injury if improperly adjusted

Harry Jachym writes Ask Dad aco* umn on home issues ranging from repairs and maintenance to building and remodeling projects He is a Plymouth resident

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Each day is a whirlwiad. There is more to do and less tune to do it. I have trouble slew ing and relaxing. My house looks hke a mess.

Does this describe a typi­cal day in your life”!* You wake up, get yourself ready You quickly make sure the chil­dren are up and getting dressed as you race to the kitchen to pre­pare breakfast, sack lunches, and grab a

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ize you foi^ot to fill out your sons school forms that are due today You try to clear a place on the counter to fill out the forms until the ringing of the telephone interrupts you It is your carpool driver who has a sick child and will not be driv­ing today You realize you are

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going to be late to the office for die third time this week

You scramble with your three children out the door You arnve late to work, thus setting the stage for a stressful day You leave work early to drive carpool Your evening consists of dance lessons, soc­cer, football practice, school meeting, fast food for dinner, laundiQF, and a feeble attempt to collect house clutter You fall mto bed late, tired, and defeat­ed Ypu have just dressed your­self for stress Here are some tips so you can dress for suc­cess instead of stress

B Do not pack each day to capacity Purge your b u ^ schedule so you are not con­stantly moving from one activi­ty to mother Limit the amoimt of volunteer work you do Limit the amount of extra curricular activities each child does

B Get up 10 minutes early so you can enjoy your cup of cof­fee without interruptions

B Before you go to bed at night start sadk lunches, lay

out clothes, check notes m chil­dren’s backpacks, and make a ‘to do list’ for the following day

B Give yourself a mini mas­sage during the day on the back of your neck and the top of your head to relieve stress

B Laughter is great medi­cine It helps your body relax Read a funny book or go to a comedy show with a fnend

B Spray your house with your favorite fragrance or bum scented candles in the evening before bed

B Listen to your favonte music at home or in the car This should be music that relaxes and calms you

B Do not make mountains out of molehills Accept ijie things you can not change and change the things you can

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All the enticing memorabilia I S certain to reawgdten fond memones and allure a heart­felt purchase

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Does your anxiety control you?

Susan had just moved into a beautiful new home Her 11-month old

baby was just beginning to walk, and for the first time m her six years of marriage, she was able to stay home full time

Life was good or was it’ It was at that time when things started to change Her adorable husband, whom she woVshiped, was gaming notonety for his ‘ account-building” abilities at the brokerage company where he worked His nights home were no\( fewer than his nights out with clients

It began with her height­ened anxiety about him Fretting about his where­abouts, she would call his cell phone several times each night, checking in with him and finding out when he would be home She then went on a rampage of clean­ing Day after day, she obsessed about the cleanli­ness of the kitchen floor and how perfect the house need­ed to look

As she attempted to step out and meet the other mothers m her neighbor- hoodj she felt herself becom-

I mg fearful about how she [ would appear to them -

after all, now she was ^ust” a stay-at-home mom Somehow, that didn’t seem to have as much clout as her former title, director of human resources She failed to remember that all of the other mothers were “just stay-at-home moms” as well

She became hystencal when her baby coughed m his sleep, believing that he CQuld have croup and she might not be able to stop it She staffed to believe the house wasn t secure enough and insisted that her hus­band sign them up with a 24-hour-a-d^ alarm com­pany When her husband commented pne day that she seemed overly anxious about everything, she began think­ing a t she m i^ t be worry­ing too much Her intellec­tual side knew it didn’t help to dwell on her wornes, but it didn’t lessen the constant feelings of anxiety that lin­gered over her like a dark cloud

Finally, after months of sharing her concerns with her husband, he suggested that she go to their family doctor and get a physical She reluctantly made the appointment, wondenng if she would be brave enough to tell him about her wor­ries

When Dr Smith asked her how she was doing with all the new changes m her life, she sheepishly stared at the floor and replied, Well, I have been miserable ” The floodgates then opened and her inner turmoil poured put Dr ^mith couldn’t have l^een more helpful , “Susan,” he said

calmly “You are suffering from generalized anxiety *4isorder,>GAD Andl’dhke tp share fbe hallmark signs ^pf GAD ahxjety First, all of

have wornes Sometimes We have two or three things

' We worry about and that is 'puite normal But people With GAD have a teftdency pD worry for protracted pen- pds of time

“Since you told me that the anxiety began around six iponths ago, when you ihoved, that’s one erfthe ijrademarks of GAD six months or more of anxiety

r Another red flag is what a ' person wornes about Many ' <|f their wornes are

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Eleanor Smith of Livonia pos course, she is wearing wliitej

PHOTOS BY JIM JA G FELD I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

i^n one of her favorite Easter hats and coats, circa 1950 Of >ves

In your faster bonmt, with all the frills upon it,You'll he }ie grandest lady in the Easter Parade r i l he all m clover and when they look you over, r i l he thtproudest fellow in the Easter Parade.

On the avenue, ^ifth Avenue, the photographers w ill snap us, A n dyo ififin d that you ’re in the rotogravure

Oh, I could fn te a sonnet about your Easter bonnet, And oftf^ girl Pm taking to the Easter Parade

Written by Irving Berlin

Expert says every woman can wear a hat

Gena Conti speaks about hats while one of her creations sits on display

Picture this, five girls, five new Easter bonnets

BY RENEE SK06LUND ^STAFF WRITER

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VTide bnm, medium inm , no bnm, pillbox, sailor and beret Flowers, feafliers, nbbons and tiile

But most of all, lots o; straw, which herdds the end of winto and the advent of spnng

We’re talking Easter lonnets, the crowmng gloiy for manr^women until the 1960s, when hats s e ^ e d to lose their fashion sense ^

But did they? Or is w e^ng a hat a matter of attitude’

Custom milliner GenajConti of Wyandotte, whose handijiade creations cost $200-$300 and nW|-e, believes a woman is not fully dressed until she puts on her hat

She recently gave a p^entation on hats to members of the t^ fo rd

Suburban League, a women’s chanta- ble organization marking its 48th anniversary

“This IS my passion,” said Conti, wearing a wide-bnmmed hat mn multi-colored fabnc of green, cream and black “Men love women in hats Everyone can wear a h a t It has to be the right hat Cocktail hats are espe­cially popular Hats are sexy I don’t ' care if you’re 90, seiy is fun ”

Lillian Mall^, vice president of the Redford Suburbmi League, wore a wide-bnmmed red straw to the lundi- eon

She has a collection of 23 hats “I love the wide bnms I particularly like matching hats with complete outfits To me, the hat is the frosting on the cake,” she said

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BY THERESE EAVESCORRESPONDENT

I grew up in a Catholic family, the middle child of five children My dad, Joe Rohatynski, was a supervisor for General Motors and my mother, Gladys, was a stay- at-home mom We lived m Livonia

Holidays were always a big occasion at our house Easter was one of the biggest Mom and Dad were up at dawm to put on the ham (which was always huge) and the kiel- basa

Homemade cabbage rolls were cooking and homemade pierogies were waiting under a clean towel, ready to be boiled Dozens of eggs were already decorated and stored m the refrigerator, to be part of the

PLEASE SEE FAMILY,

(From left) Mom Gladys Rohatynski old­est sister Linda Scussel o f Northville, Joanne Siefert of Plymouth, Therese Eaves of Redford, and youngest sister Karen Ward of West Branch m 1966

A few good eggs take time, talent, ‘ pure days'b y M n d r a d a l k a - p r y s b yiCGI^ESPONDENT

Hundreds of years ago when an Ukrainian woman had a

“pui^” day - one free of gossip tnd parked by doing good deeds she night have spent a few

hours in the candlelight that night decorating thicken eggs

“The intricate designs on the eggs require a clear mind So it was on these so-called pure days that women turned eggs iiito what is now considered art,” said Sandy Ewasek of Livoma, who is herself a

“pysalsy” an egg artist ‘W hen the beautifully designed

eggs were completed, Ukrainian women back then, and to this day, gave them as gifts to beloved family and friends Also, m times past, the decorated eggs were placed on the graves of departed loved ones ”

Ewasek’s interest in these exqui site eggs began hen she married her half-Ukrainian husband, Richard, almost 19 years ago She admired his parents’ egg collection and decided to learn flow to create

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ANXIETYFROM PAGE C5

unrealistic and go b^ond a reasonable concern about a negative outcome For instance, I know your pediatrician has told you that your son’s coughing m the middle of the night is nothing to be concerned about But I am afraid that hasn’t allayed your fears about him having a more senous illness I suspect your fears are out of proportion for the events Are you able to distract yourself when you want to c^l your hus­band for the third time each evening?”

She shook her head “No, I cannot override my

negative thoughts I just need to hear his voice”

Dr Smith continued “GAD affects only 2 to 5 per­

cent of the population, and occurs in twice as many women as men Perhaps it’s because men mask anxiety through other behaviors Often people do not get the proper treatment they need for it because they believe that no one would understand what is going on with them So the worry and the depression only increase My recommen­dation for you IS for you to take an antidepressant for a short spell, but simultaneously, I want you to begm with cognitive behavior therapy with a therapist who specializes in it The value of the therapy is that is will challenge the dis­torted thoughts that fuel your anxiety”

With the prescription in hand, Susan walked out of his office with a new confidence that she wasn’t crazy, and that the anxiety was going to get taken care of

Anxious to get her old self back, she drove home and could already feel her shoulders relaxing, before she even took the first pill'

Jacque Martin-Downs is a child and adolescent therapist in private prac tice in Livonia

FAMILYFROM PAGE C5

Easter baskets that were filled and hidden for all five of us

Visits to Pans Bakery had been made for angel wings, egg bread and bubka (cof- feecake)

The house had been cleaned from top to bottom m preparation for the holiday and the relatives who would be over for dinner

My parents went all out for us kids They bought all of us complete new o u ^ ts Mind

you, this was no easy feat for a family with five children My brother, Joe J r , who was the youngest, always had a new suit and shoes The four of us girls also received new outfits, which included dresses, shoes, gloves, coats and, of course, new Easter bonnets

Growing up in the ’60s and being a Catholic female meant that you wore a covering on your head in church Easter was a time to celebrate and break away from the usual mantilla or scarf It was spring once again - Alleluia, Christ had nsen - and it was time for a new E ^ e r bonnet

Our bonnets were as individ­ual as we were and sometimes took a couple shopping trips to find the perfect one

PICTURE P ER FEC T

Getting dressed on time Easter morning was a chal­lenge We shared one bath­room for five females By the time everyone was through, there were some temper flare- ups (Aren’t you through in there yet’ Hurry up') Eventually, we were all dressed and ready for church

Now came the part we dreaded To memonalize the

EGGSFROM PAGE C5

them herself Her husband’s aunt and a Ukrainian nun m Canada got her started with the basics, spme equipment and a few how-to books That introduction has resulted in the creation of more than a thousand eggs over the years, most of which are her own designs

THE PROCESS

Measuring the egg, which is first cleaned in white vinegar, and making equally spaced pencil marks so that -^e repeti­tive designs are symmetric^ is the first step of this Ukrainian craft

With a "kisky,” a tool with a minute funnel that contains melted beeswax (it’s passed over the flame of a candle to melt), Ewasek draws on the lines and designs she wants to remain white Then the egg is dipped in yellow dye

Again, she uses e kisky to cover the areas she wants to remain yellow This process is repeated over and over again with the next dye color, which IS orange, then red and finally black By the time the com­plete design IS on the egg, much of I t IS covered with beeswax

“These are the traditional colors, although any color can be used In addition to the col­ors mentioned above, Ukrainian eggs tend to be dec­orated with certain designs which are symbolic of spring (flowers), good health (wheat), prosperity (deer), being part of the universe (sun, moon and stars), as well as other bless­ings”

After the egg is decorated, Ewasek hlows out” its con­tents by making a small hole m one end

She uses an ear syringe to shoot air into the egg to break up the yolk. The contents can then be emptied out of the egg through the hole

Td complete and preserve the egg, she removes the beeswax and gives it two coats of varnish

“Ukrainian women (and this c r ^ has always been pnmanly a ‘woman thing’) weren’t the first to decorate eggs This cus­tom is centuries old and pre­dates Christianity It was the Ukrainians, however, who ele­vated it to an art ”

A P EA C EFU L HOBBY

According to Ewasek, creat­ing the eggs has been a relax­ing and peacefiil hobby It’s these same benefits that draw her to her other interest She’s an avid gardener and likes to take the same creativity she uses to transform eggs to the

holid^ ! my father would assem us on the FRONT lawn, lof the back, to take our pictur 5

By t ns time, no one wanted to sta: td next to anyone, much less s} «ak-to~each other, excep ny Da^, who was yelhnj; ‘Be quiet' Now smile,Idamn i t '” Neighbors would lie watching with their dvn smiles as we all tned to pretend that we were somewuere else I pretended that I vas really an only child who hdd somehow gotten mixe(iip with this large, loud family.

Am^ingly enough, our

pictures turned out looking like we actually were a happy bunch, which deep down we were

Years later, when my son was in junior high football, his coach was a neighborhood boy I had grovm up vtnth

Bob remembered watching the picture-taking ordeal of my family, which has turned into a precious memoiy, evoked when I think of my Easter bonnet

Terese Eaves now lives in Redford Her mother has passed away but her father lives m Westland Brother Jo e J r lives in Howell

land“But creating eggs is the

most challengmg activity, espe­cially if I use smaller eggs, such as those from quails, parrots and cockatiels ” (She has a fiiend who raises birds and gives her the unfertilized eggs )

Ewasek’s daughters, Andrea, 13, and Laune, 10, are also egg artists Under their mother’s guidance, they began decorat­ing eggs when t h ^ were about 5 years old

“I made them wait until I was sure that they wouldn’t set their hair on fire with the can­dle,” she said

Her passion for decorated eggs has taken her to “egg shows” for supplies, demon­strations and the opportunity to learn more about the designs and history of this art form She also likes meeting other “egg ladies” and sharing ideas with them and selling her eggs

“We have a wonderful Egg Fair, held every year m Dearborn Ukrainian eggs, as well as Polish ‘scratch’ ("Ae design IS not put on, but scratched off), Faberge and Czech eggs are on display and available for purchase,” she added

This year’s Egg Fair will be held from 10 a m to 5 p m Saturday, May 3, and from 10 a.m to 4 p m Sunday, May 4, at Holiday Inn Fairlane

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H A T S ,U t S, HATS

The vomen attending the event yore hats that showed off a vanety of attitudes - saucy, jaunty fun and downnght ^amoDUS

“Hjfli. r e s s an attitude I think jyer flie years it was a way for wonen to express them- selve^”said Betsy McRae of Redf(|td, deputy derk of Redfqid Township

Papicdi of Farmmgton >re a blue felt wifli a big pinned boldly m front

i ^ t it from Jacobson’s ago and once loaned it

to hej friend, Carole Rhode, who ieeded just the n ^ t hat for a play in which she was appe^ng “She was Miss Meg|suc^,” said Fapidi

1^ a royal blue dress and isaid, Ihavejustfliehat

iji.,”’ said Rhode, who used for the Redford

Llier of CommerceiniOT, a league mem-

, Waterford, dso a member of the Red Hat Society, a orgauzation of fim-lovmg womli somewhere between their jxime and their golden year^ho “dare to wear purple anc^ it on flie sidewalk ”

“T ere’s thousands and thou­sand of women in it,” she said “It’s s nctiy a fun group, no

fund-raisers, just fun ”Hamer, of course, vras wear-

mg a red hat and a purple suit. The hat, she said, “ymbolizes that I’m gomg out to have fun with a bwich of fhends ”

A HAT IN T H E CROWD

Mary Sidick of Canton was the only women attendmg 11 a.m Mass at St John Neumann Church last Easter who wore a hat People who know her didn't find it surprising

“I’m kind of Imown as the lady with hats,” she said Even her husband t s m the act “He has evety color of beret under the sun”

Will Sidick wear a signature hat this Easter’ “Oh of course, come ram or come shine ”

Eleanor Smith of Livoma has worn an Easter bonnet since she was a chdd

Today, parishioners at St PnsciHa Churdi count on her wearing a hat on Easter Sunday She fondly remembera a lavender, oval-bnmmed hat she wore m the late 1950s with a turquoise and lavender plaid coat with three-quarter- length sleeves she made Of course, she wore the requisite white oves

Smith continues to prefer wide-bnmmed hats

“I just flunk ladies look ele­gant m them,” she said “They’re dressy They just make people’s heads turn when you wear fliem”

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Single ParentsW ednesday e ve n in g p ro g ra m 7 8 15 p m in th e Single P o in t O ffic e J o in in fo r fe llo w sh ip and in te re stin g discus sions

Walking ClubSingle P o in t M inistries o f Ward Evang elical P re sb yte ria n Church o ffers a w a lk in g club It m eets in the ho spitality a re a in th e G rand Mall 6 pm Tuesdays and W ednesdays and walks are o u ts id e ram o r shine O p en to all fitn e s s levels

Lighthouse CafeJo in in fo r an e ve ning o f relaxatio n and fu n w hile listening to live e n te r tain m e n t su p plie d b y o th e r Single Po inters fro m 7 p m t o 10 p m on April 18 in K n o x Hal! C o s t is $5 H o t dogs o th e r go o d ie s a n d fantastic spe

c ialty co ffee s are offered Metropolitan Single Professionals Co-Ed Golf League Sign-Up Meetings

A n y M onday at 7 3 0 p m in April a t th e D rakeshire Lanes 35000 Grand R ive r east o f Drake in Farm ington Hills. La s t g o lf sign up m eeting is Sunday M ay 4 a t 10 30 a m

Co-Ed Summer SoftballTeam s now form ing fo r Sunday nights Practice in April games starting in M ay Sign U p Meetings any M o nday at 7 p m March 31 thro ugh April 28 at Drakeshire Lanes in Farm ington Hills

Book Discussion Group M SP s b o o k discussion g rou p m eets 7 30 p m th e second M onday o f each m o n th a t Borders Books in Farm in g to n Hills Borders will o ffp r a 2 0 pe rcent discount on ail title ^ |:h o sen fo r discussion

Co-Ed Bowling League Leag ues bow ! every o th e r Sunday night All levels o f bowlers are wel com e Th e league will play at Drakeshire Lanes in Farm ington Hills Le ag u e begins at 6 p m and th e cost will be $14 pe r week R S V P by sending $52 to co ve r the last tw o weeks o f th e season and the registration fee

Selective Singles Social and Travel Club

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Fun & Fine Dining Parties J o in in e v e ry Thursday O u r g o al is to provide o u r members and friends with a sam pling o f some o f th e best and m o st interesting dining places in th e m e tro D e tro it area Meeting on April 24 in th e lounge between 6 and 7 30 p m at Dick 0 Dows located at 160 W M aple Road in Birm ingham Call (248) 6421135 fo r furth e r inform ation

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EuchreFrom 6 30 9 30 p m e v e ry M o nday at th e newly rem odeled M am Lo u n g e at Drakeshire Lanes 35000 G rand River Ave ju s t e a st o f Drake in Farm in g to n Hills The cost IS $5 fo r m e m bers $6 fo r nonm em bers Eve ry o n e is wel com e

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West Side Singles Dances to be held e v e ry Frida y night a t B urton M anor located on Schoolcraft service d rive ju s t w est o f Inkster in Livo n ia The dances are open to the public Doo rs op en fro m 8 p m to 1 a m 25 years o f age and older Dressy a ttire required h e ld m

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Humane society program offers pet vaccinations

This spnng and summer, the Michigan Humane Society will offer a senes of free “Protect A Pet” vaccination clinics for dogs and cats who are healthy and over six weeks of age

The Michigan Humane Socie^ is now in ite 126th year of service to the pets and peo­ple of metro Detroit Started in 1991, the Michigan Humane Society “Protect A Pet” vaccina­tion clinics are designed to help pet owners on low or fixed incomes by providing free age- appropnate vaccinations against distemper and other diseases

Since the inception of the clinics in 1991j the Michigan Humane Society has vaccinat­ed over 26,000 animals, pro­viding over 45,000 life-saving vaccinations

“Without this service, thou­sands of metro area pets would go unprotected from common hfe-threatening illnesses,’ says Dr Robert Fisher, Director of Clinics for the Michigan Humane Soaety “Immunizing cats and dogs helps prevent the

spread of disease m the com­munity, which is vital to both the pets and people we serve ”

lb be provided are combina­tion vaccinations protecting agamst distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and parvovirus for healthy dogs over six weeks of age, combination panleukopema, rhmotracheitis and calici vaca- nations for healthy cats over six weeks of age, and Rabies vacci­nations for dogs and cats over four months of age

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The Easter message ts the core of the Gospel The good news of Christianity is that death is not the last word, but rather a transition to our tue home with God Death may seem invincible, after all, each of us will die, having little control over the details of when, where and how we will die On the surface, death looks both mescapable and permanent However, we should not be fooled by the external appearance of death For death affecte only our bodies At ijie core of our being is our immaterial soul, the eternal spirit which we share with our Heavenly Father Although we tend to identify ourselves wsfh ouf earthly bodies, the Easter message reminds us that this is a mistake Our physical bodies are nothing more than transient shadows and not odr 14$ selves Easter is a celebration of our true selves, our eternal souls The Bible tells us "The Good News was promised long ago by God

through H is prophets It is about His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ as to His humanity. He was born a nrW/m ^ A descendant of David, as to His divine holiness, He was shown with great power to be the Sen of GodjI n c 1 i C I V S by being raised from death ' (Romans 1 2-4)

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Bartftolomew'PaceRon and Ohayl Bartholomew

of Livoma^nnounce the engage­ment oftheir dau^ter, Knstin Kuid^erl^^to Jason Richard ofOaikston

Rjistm IS agraduate ofWestem Midugan Umversity with a bach­elor’s d^ree m social work. She wdl graduate m from W ^ eState University wiA amasteris degree m social work.

Her fiance, Jason, is the son of Bob and Judy Lawson of Claikston and Dennis Pace and AnneGrofrertofDimondale He is a graduate of Western Midugan University with a badi- elor’s d^ree mjouirialism. He is empl(^^ with EDS m TVqy

The couple is planmng a June wedding m Ttai^figuiation Church, Detroit They will be making their new home m Sterling H eists

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Bridgman announce the engagement o f their daughter, Megan, to Anthony Underwood of Grand Rapids

Megan is a 2001 graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids She IS employed at DTS Architects and works as a freelance illus­trator

Her fiance, Anthony, is the son of William and Yonnie Underwood of Westland He also IS a 2001 graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design He is a web design- er/multimedia designer at Ignition New Media Workshop

The couple is planning an October wedding in Bridgman

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Laura a graduate of Dearborn H ^ School She is a nursmg student at Henry Ford Community College and is working at Garden City Hospital m file emergency room

Her fiance, Jefirey, is the son of Bruce and Nancy Vallimont of Garden City, and Phillip and Arhss Kitzman of Carrollton, Tfexas He IS a graduate of Plano Senior H i^ School, Plano, Texas, and a graduate of Iteas Tech University He is employed with the aty of Inkster as a fire­fighter

The couple is plannmg to wed June 2004

ChaudhrKenzVijay and Carol C3iaudhn o f Plym outh (for­

merly o f Livonia) announce th e engagem ent o f fiieir daughter, Kiran A nne C3iaudhn to Orm Carl Lenz o f Howell

Kiran is a 1994 graduate of ChurduU High Sdiool and a 1998 graduate of the Umversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor where she earned her bachelor’s degree m organizational b^iavior and pohticai saenc» She is curreiidy pursuing her M B A m global management She is em plo)^ at Ford Motor Co as a busmess anal}^

Her fianc^ Orm, is die son of Jerry and Kathie Lenz of Hastings. He is a 1994 ^ u a te of Hastmgs High Sdiool and a 1997 graduate of KeUegg’s Commumty College widi an assocaate’s degree m drafting and design t^ihnology He is emrendy working at Magna as an automotive designer

The couple is planning a Novem ber w edding a t The H m du I ^ p l e m C anton w ith a rerep- tion at th e M eetmg House G rand Ballroom m Plymouth

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Vann of Livonia announce the engagement of dieir dau^ter, Melissa, to LD Jackson of

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Her fianc^ UD is a 2000 graduate fiom Reading High School He attend Spring Arbor University and is a junior widi a busmess manage- m entm^or He a l^ runs track.

The couple is planmngto wed August 2004, m Memman Road Bs^itist Church, Ga^en City

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CHARTER TO W NSH IP O F CANTON BO ARD PR O C EED IN G S - A PR IL 8 ,2 0 0 3

A regular meeting of tiie Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 46000 Summit Parkway Supervisor Yack called the meeting to order at 7 01 pm and led the P l^ge of Allegiance to the FlagMembers Present Bennett, Burdziak, McLaughlm, Zarbo Kirchgatter Yack Shefferly Members Absent NoneStaff Present Director Mmghine, Director Durack, Director Machnik Director ConklinMotion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to approve the agenda with the removal of Items C 2 C 4 G-2 and G-3 Motion earned by all members presentMotion by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter to approve the Regular Board Mmutes of March 25 2003 Motion earned by all members presentMotion by Kirchgatter, supported by McLaughlin to approve paypient of the bills as presented Motion earned by all members present

Expenditure Recap for A p ril 8,2003(jenerai Fund 101 $ 42L689 52Fire Fund 206 87,046 05Police Fund 207 126 ,886 67Summit Operatmg 208 57 136 99Street Lighting 219 15,729 93Cable TV Fund 230 1,506 69E 911 Utihty 261 1,475 70Auto Forfeiture(wwa) 267 3 81147Auto Theft Grant 289 19 397 55Downtown Dev Auth 294 46,564 72Cap Preg Summit Const 402 4,337 50Golf Fund 584 33 548 48Water & Sewer Fund 592 596,22002Trust & Agency Fund 701 13,218 00PostEm pl Benefits 736 20467 97Total' A ll Funds 1,449,237.26Board M em ber Reports: Trustee Zarbo passed out to the Board information regardmg development

Motion by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter to approve the request of the Canton Hockey Association to apply for a Chantable Gaming License for the purpose of conducting a raiBe as per the attached application Motion earned by all members present Motion by Bennett supported by Kirchgatter to remove from the table and adopt the Canvassing, Soliciting & Peddling Ordinance No 50(E) This Ordinance w ill become effective upon publication in the Canton Observer on Apnl 17 2003 Motion earned by all members present

STATE O F M IC H IG A N , C O U N TY O F W ASN E C H A R T E R T O W N SH IP O F C A N T O N

C A N V A SSIN G , S O L IC IT IN G A N D P E D D L IN G O R D IN A N C E NO: 50(E)

amended effective April 4 1984 Nov 22,1989 Dec 21 1990 Sept 1,1993 Nov 22 1995, Apnl 17 2003

A N O R D IN A N C E TO R E G U L A T E C A N V A SSIN G , S O L IC IT IN G A N D P E D D L IN G FO R T H E P U R P O SE O F SA F E G U A R D IN G T H E H EALTH , SA F E T Y A N D W E L F A R E O F T H E P E O P L E O F T H E C H A R T E R TO W N SH IP O F CAN TO N ; TO F O R D E F IN IT IO N S O F T ER M S; TO P R E S C R IB E A N D P R O H IB IT C E R T A IN A C T S T H ER EB Y , TO R E G U LA T E L IC E N S E S F O R S T R E E T V E N D O R S A N D P E D D L E R S O P E R A T IN G IN T H E TO W N SH IP , TO P R O V ID E F O R U C E N S IN G P R O C E D U R E ; TO P R O V ID E F O R D E N IA L O F C E R T A IN U C E N S E S A N D A P P E A L T H ER E FH O M ; TO P R O V ID E F O R F E E S F O R T H E IS S U A N C E O F S U C H U C E N S E S A N D ID E N T IF IC A T IO N C A R D S; TO P R O V ID E F O R T H E IS S U A N C E A N D D IS P L A Y O F S U C H L IC E N S E S ; TO P R O V ID E F O R SA N IT A T IO N R E Q U IR E M E N T S F O B S T R E E T V EN D O R S, TO R E G U LA T E T H E M A N N E R A N D T H E H O U R S D U R IN G W H IC H S T R E E T V E N D O R S M A Y O P E R A T E A N D P L A C E S W H E R E T H E Y M A Y O P E R A T E ; T O P R O V ID E A M E T H O D O F A D M IN IST R A T IO N A N D E N F O R C E M E N T O F T H IS O R D IN A N C E ; TO P R O H IB IT T H E T R A N S F E R O R A S S IG N M E N T O F S A ID L IC E N S E S ; TO P R O V ID E F O R T H E R E V O C A T IO N O F S A ID L IC E N S E S A N D T H E C R IT E R IA T H ER EO F; TO P R O V ID E F O R T H E R E P E A L O F A L O R D IN A N C ES, O R P A R T S O F O R D IN A N C E S IN C O N S IS T E N T T H EREW ITH ; TO P R O V ID E F O R T H E P E N A L T IE S F O R V IO LA T IO N O F T H IS O R D IN A N C E ; TO P R O V ID E F O R T H E P R E SE R V A T IO N O F A L L P E N D IN G C A U SE S O F A C T IO N ; TO P R O V ID E F O R T H E S E V E R A B IL IT Y O F T H IS O R D IN A N C E ; A N D TO P R O V ID E FO R T H E E F F E C T IV E D A T E T H E R E O F

T H E C H A R T E R T O W N SH IP O F C A N T O N O R D A IN S SE C T IO N I 67 601 Section 1 T IT L E This Ordmance shall be known and cited as Ordinance No 50 as amended being the Canvassing Soliciting and Peddling Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton (ord no 50 amend eff Apr 4 1984)67.502 Section 2. D E F IN IT IO N S The foUowmg words and phrases when used in this Ordinance shall, for the purpose of this Ordinance have the meanings respectively asenbed to them in this section1 C anvassing & Soliciting. The terms “canvassing” and/or “soliciting” shall piean the going from door to door house to house, place to place, street to street or remaimng m one place within the Township of Canton for the purpose of soliciting orders for/or canvassing occupants or residents for the sale of food products, books magazmes, goods wears or merchandise of any nature whatsoever for future dehvery or for the purpose of sohciting orders for/or canvassmg occupants or residents for the installation or servicing of any household equipment or appliances, mcluding but not limited to, furnace or boiler repair and maintenance, repair and servicing of washing machmes, clothes, dryers, dishwashers garbage disposals and incinerators or the installations of storm windows and screens awnings, rooff ng and siding of bmldings or ib r any other services to be furmshed It shall also include persons sohcitmg for funds or donations of any kind It shall also mclude the assisiing of others m “canvassu^ and/or “soliciting” as herem defined

Newsboys and persons travehng on a regularly estabhshed route at the request, expressed or implied of their customers, are not to be considered withm the definitions of “peddler” or "canvasser” under the terms of this ordmance2. C lerk. The word “Clerk” shall mean the C lerk for the Charter Township of Canton3. Peddling. The term “peddling” shall mean the going from door to door, house to house, place to place street to street, or remaining m one place, m the Township of Canton carr3ung or conveying or transporting by person, wagon motor vehicles or other t3T>e of conveyance for the purpose of offenng for immediate sale, food products, including but not limited to, meat fish, vegetables, farm produce or provisions, candy, goods wears or merchandise of any nature and landscaping materials of all tsqies It shall also mclude the assisting of others in “peddlmg” as herein defined4. Person. The “person” shall mean and mclude any person agent, firm partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kmd5. H andb ill. The term “handbill” shall mean any written or printed notice distnbuted by hand for the purpose of communication, mcluding but not limited to any pamphlet, booklet or leaflet6. Township. The term “TW nship” shall mean the Charter Township of Canton (ord no 50 amend eff Apn l 4> 1984)67.503 Section 3. U N LA W FU L A C TS. 1 Unless exempt, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in or carry on the business of sohcitmg, canvassmg or peddlmg m the Township ^ defined herem, without first obtammg a license m compliance with the provisions of this ordinance2 Unless exempt, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a solicitor, canvasser, or peddler without first ha^dng obtamed a hcense for each vehicle piece of equipment or container used m connection therewith3 No hcense shall be issued to any applicant as a solicitor, canvasser, orpeddler until such applicant shall have obtamed the age of e i^ te ^ (18) years, except that a person between the ages of twelve (12) and ei^teen U8) years may be issued a hcense as a solicitor canvasser or peddler, if such applicant IS accompamed by a sponsonng adult at both tlxe time of applying for such license and at actual tune of sellmg such products

Persons under the age of twelve (12) years old shall be exempt from registering or hcensmg as a solicitor, canvasser or peddler Each person under twelve (12) years of age must be accompanied ‘b y h is or her parent or legal guardian durmg all tunes of soliciting, canvassmg or peddlmg

I f any sohcitmg canvassmg or peddlmg is to be carried on by a person under the age of seventeen (17) years, an approved copy of State Department of Labor, Form H52, showing the approved hours of work and the type of sohcitmg canvassmg or peddling to be done shall be attached to the apphcation4 It shall be unlawful for any person to sohcit, peddle or canvass upon any premises m tiie Tiwnship, if requested by anyone m control upon the premises not to do so, of if there is placed on said premises m a conspicuous position near the entrance thereof a sign or sim ilar notice indicating m any manner that the occupants of said premise do not desire to have solicitors, canvassers or peddlers call upon them For purposes of this subsection sohcitmg and peddlmg mclude religious proselytizing, political speech (anonymous or otherwise) and passing out handbills (ord no 50 amend eff Apr 4,1984 ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22,1989 ord no SOB amend eff Dec 21,1990)67 504 Section 4. L IC E N S IN G P R O C E D U R E . 1. Application for licenses required by this ordmance shall be made upon forms provided by the Clerk which shall be signed and venfied under oath by the applicant of an individual or by the authorized agent for any firm

partnership association corporation company or organization and shall, as a minimum contain the following

A If an individual the name, address and telephone number of the individual

B If a partnership the name, residence and business address and telephone number of each partner

C If a corporation> the name, busmess address and telephone number of the corporation the names of the principal officers, directors and local representatives, their residence and business address, telephone numbers and if a foreign corporation whether they are authorized to do business m the State of Michigan

D If an employee Ihe name, residence and telephone number of the employee together w ith written credentials setting forth the exact nature of his employment

E The le i^ lii of time for which the right to do busmess is soi^htF Two (2) current photographs of the applicant or the agent for the

applicant who is to do the actual canvassmg, soliciting or peddlii^ Each photograph shall be 2” by 2” showing the head and shoulders of the applicant or agent

G A brief description of the product or services mvolvedH For each applicant or agent or employee of an applicant under

the age of seventeen (17) years, appropriate working papers shall be filed with the Clerk at the tune of apphcation

I A descnption of the vehicle or vehicles being used m the operation of the canvasser, solicitor and/or peddler along with a hcense plate number of each vehicle

J The application must mclude a copy of the applicant’s Computerized Cnm m al Hwtory (CCH) The applicant may obtam his or her C C H by sending a written request together w ith his or her fmgerpnnts and $30 00 to M ichigan State Police CJIC, 7150 H am s Dnve Lansmg, M I 48913(Note the $30 00 fee is set by the Department of State Police and sul:r;ect to change)

K The apphcation must mclude a copy of the applicant’s Master Driving Record The applicant may obtain h is or her master driving record by sending a request on form BDVR-153 together with $6 55 to M ichigan Department of State, Record Lookup Unit, 7064 Crowner Dnve, Lansmg, M I 48918 1540[Note the request form and fee are set by the Michigan Department of State are subject to change ] Form BDVR-153 may be obtamed at the Michigan Department of State Internet site at www michigan gov/sos

A lessee tenant, or portable vendiz^ equipment operator vending with the permission of and within m a commercial establishment and not u s ii^ a motor vehicle regulated under the M ichigan Vehicle Code, Public Act 300 of 1949 as amended is exempt from the requuement to mclude a copy of h is or her master dnving record with the application, but only to the extent that the application is restneted to the vendmg without the use of a motor vehicle regulated under the Michigan Vehicle Code Public Act No 300 of 1949, as amended2 The application shall be accompamed by a nonrefundable application fee to established by resolution of the Township Board The Township Board rncQ' from time to time, modify the estabhshed fee schedule The apphcation fee is separate from the hcense fee desenbed m Section 63 Upon receipt of the apphcation for a license the Clerk shall forward the same to the Director of the Department of Public Safety or his designated representative for a review of the same Upon receipt by the Director or h is designated representative the Director or designated representative shall cause an mvestigation to ensure that the applicant meets all requirements set forth m Subsection 3 below After said investigation the Director of Public Safety, or h is designated representative, shall certify to the Clerk that the application is complete and that the information contained therein aiid other information known to the Department of Public Safety does not reasonably lead to the conclusion that the applicant, or the activity to be licensed, constitutes an apparent danger to the health safety and welfare to the people of the Township4 The Clerk mi^r refuse to issue a hcense to

A A person whose license, under this ordinance has been revoked withm the last year

B A person unless the apphcation is fully and completely filedC A person who materially misrepresents any facts or statements

on his/her license applicationD A person who has been convicted of a felony or any crime related

to or involving larceny fraud receiving and concealing stolen property, embezzlement robbery home invasion breaking and entering theft dishonesty false statement or fraudulent scheme tnek or device

E A person whose master dnving record mdicates that his or her use of a motor vehicle in association with a requested hcense may present an unreasonable threat to persons or property w ithin the Township by such use of a motor vehicle This subsection does not apply to persons exempt from including a copy of his or her master driving record as desenbed m subsection 1 K of this Section

F If the applicant or activity hcense constitutes an apparent danger to the health safety and welfare to the people of the Township5 Any person whose hcense apphcation has been denied shall have the right to petition the Board of Trustees of the Township for an appeal The Townahrp Board shalj grant a pubijp heanng on this appeal and the applicant shall have the nght to appear and present evidence on his/her behalf Following such hearu^ the Board s h ^ submit to the appheant a written statement of its findings and determinations The Board’s determination shall be based upon competent, material and substantial evidence to show satisfactory compliance w ith the requirements of Section 4 of this Ordinance (ord no 50 amend eff April 4 1984 ord no 50 amend eff Dec 2 1987 ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22 1989 ord no 50C amend eff Sept 1,1993)67 505 Section 5. E X E M P T IO N O F R E U G IO U S PR O SELYT lZm C ^ P O L IT IC A L S P E E C H A N D D E L IV E R Y O F H A N D B IL L S . Persons involved in religious proselytizing political speech (anonymous or otherwise) and/or delivery of handbills are hereby exempt from the hcensmg requirements of tins ordmance67.506 Section €. L IC E N S E F E E S . A hcense fee for soliciting, canvassmg and peddlmg shall be estabhshed by resolution of the Township Board The Township Board may, from time to time, modify the estabhshed fee schedule This fee is separate from the apphcation fee desenbed m Section 4 (ord no 50 amend eff Apnl 4,1984)67.507 Section 7. F E E E X E M P T IO N S ; F A R M E R S , S E N IO R C IT IZ E N S, V E T E R A N S , A N D P E R S O N S O R E N T IT IE S F R O M O T H E R ST A T E S E N G A G E D IN S O L IC IT IN G O R D E R S IN T H IS STATE.1 No license fee sh£dl be diarged to any person selling produce which he has raised him self who h£^ attamed the age of sixty five (65) years, or who shows evidence of beu^ an honorably dischar^d m ihtary veteran and/or to any pei^on or entity engaged in the solicitation of orders or delivery of goods from a busmess located m another state where the busmess contacts with this state are limited exclusively to soliciting orders from and/or dehvenng goods to consumers m this state2 At the time that any of the above named persons claim such exemption from the hcense fee, such person s^all swear by affidavit stating the facts which entitle him to such exemptions and such affidavit shall be filed with the Clerk AU of the above exempt persons shall be issued a license or identification card as provided for m Sections 4 (67 504) and 5 (67 505) of this ordmance3 Any person who has obtamed a peddler’s hcense from the State of Michigan pursuant to Pubhc Act 359 of 1921, as amended, on account of said person being honorable discharged from the armed forces of the United States of Amenca shall be exempt from the hcensii^ provisions of this ordinance.67.508 Section 8. E X P IR A T IO N D A T E O F L IC E N S E S A N D R E G IST R A T IO N . Each hcense and registration issued pursuant to this ordmance shall expire on m idnight on the last day of December of eadi year unless previously terminated pursuant to this ordmance (ord no 50 amend eff Apn l 4,1984, ord no 50A amend eft Nov 22,1989)67 509 Se ction 9. D IS P L A Y O F L IC E N S E O N P E R S O N S , V E H IC L E S , C O N V EY A N C E A N D C O N T A IN ER S. 1 Unless exempt, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a peddler, canvasser or solicitor without displajnng on the outer clothing the license issued by the Township provided for m Section 4 of this ordmance U n l^ s exempt, each vehicle, conveyance and container must have a hcense attached to it so it can be seen from the outside of such vehicle, conveyance or container2 Peddlers solicitors and canvassers are required to exhibit their license at the request ofany citizen or public official (ord no 50 amend eff Apn l 4, 1984, ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22, 1989 ord no 50B amend eff)67 510 Section 10. U S E A N D R E S T R IC T IO N O F STO PS, SC A LE S, B E L L S , H O R N S, E T C 1 No person shall use any scales which do not have a vahd approve by the State of Michigan, Bureau of Weights and Measures or the C ity of Detroit Department of Weights and Measures No person shall stop m any one place longer than is necessary to make a sale stop on private property without the consent of the property owner and/or stop for a penod of longer than thirty (30) mmutes at any time No person shall stop for the purposes of sellmg or offenng to sell any food products withm a distance of three himdred (300) feet from any pubhc private or parochial school buildmg, or the lands on which such buildings are located m the Township on any day dunng which school is m session No person operatmg as a sohcitor, canvasser or peddler shall interfere w ith traffic or cause or permit large numbers of persons, especially children, to congregate upon the pubhc streets 2 It shall be imlawful fyr any person to call out or make any noise of any kmd whatsoever or to use a bell horn or other noise making devise with the purpose of attracting persons to buy goods said hcensee has for sale (ord no 50 amend eff Apnl 4 1984)

67.511 S e c t io n 11. V E H IC L E S , S A N IT A T IO N ; N O IS E P R O H IB IT E D . 1 A ll vehicles used m the sale of food products must be kept m clean and sam tary conditions at all times, and when contammg loads or parts of loads of food products they must be kept only m places and operated m a manner which, m the opinion of the Health Officer for the Wayne County Department of Health and the Michigan Department of Agriculture are sanitary and wholesome2 A ll vehicles used for the purpose of se lh i^ or transportation of meat, milk, pastry ice-cream and all other food products for hum an consumption m the Township shall be inspected and have m possession a current valid approval by the Wayne County Board of Health, or the M ichigan Department of Agnculture before a license is granted The holder of a hcense under which a food vendmg vehicle is operated shall be the person responsible for all the conditions and requirements of this ordinance3 Failure to m aintain the standards and requirements of the Wayne County Board of Health or the Michigan Department of Agnculture for the sale or transportation of food w ill constitute cause for revocation of the htense under which sud i vehicles are operated (ord no 50 amend eff Apnl 4,1984)67.512 Seption 12. H O U R S O F SO L IC IT A T IO N , C A N V A SS IN G A N D P E D D L IN G . It shall be imlawful for any person to conduct, or attempt to conduct, any canvassing, sohcitmg or peddlmg before the hours of 9 00 a m and after the hours of 9 00 p m , according to the official time followed by the Township, at any location w ithin the Township (ord no 50 amend eff Apnl 4,1984, ord no 50 amend eff Dec 27,1987)67.513 Section 13. T R A N SF E R . No hcense badge or identification issued under the provisions of this section shall be used or worn at any time by any person other than the one to whom it was issued and only when engaged in the activities for which the license of I D card was issued (ord no 50 amend eff Apn l 4 1984)67.514 S e c t io n 14. R E V O C A T IO N O F L IC E N S E A N D R E G IST R A T IO N . A Before a license or registration can be revoked, the Township Board shall serve the hcense holder or registered appheant by first class mail, mailed not less than four (4) days pnor to the heanng with a notice of heani^, which notice shall contain the following (1) Notice of proposed action, (2) Reason for the proposed action, (3) Date, time and place of heanng, (4) A statement that hcensee may present evidence and testimony and confront adverse witnesses Following the heanng, the Township Board shall submit to said person a wntten statement of its findu^s and determination

B Township Board shall revoke a hcense by registration issued hereunder upon determ ination by it that based upon competent, matenal and substantial evidence presented at the heanng, eifiier of the following exists (1) A violation ofany of the prohibifrons set forth m this ordmance, (2) Said person, entity or orgamzation is engaged or has engaged m any fraudulent scheme, device or tnck m anj^place m the Township to obtam money or other valuable things, or is aiding or abettmg any person e n g^e d m su d i scheme device or tnck (ord no 50 amend eff A p n l 4,1984, ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22,1989)67.515 Section 16. N O N A P P L IC A B IL IT Y , A P l^ lA L S . This ordmance shall be liberally construed in such manner as to best effectuate its purpose The provisions of this ordmance shall be construed, if possible, m such maimer as to make such provisions compatible and consistent with the provisions of all existii^ and future ordmances of the Township and all amendments thereto, provided however, that where any inconsistency conflict cannot be avoided, then the most restnctive of such mconsistent or confltctmg provision shall control and prevail If there is believed to be a conflict between the stated intent and any specific provisions of this ordmance, the Township Board may, in accordance w ith established procedures, permit modification of said specific provisions while retainmg the intent, m such appealed instance (ord no 50 amend eff Apn l 4,1984)67.516 Section 16. V IO L A T IO N A N D PEN A LT Y . A ny person, corporation, partnership or other legal entity who shall violate or fail to comply w ith any provision of this ordmance or any of the regulations adopted and pursuant thereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof may be fined not more than Five Hundred ($500 00) Dollars or impnsoned not more than Ninety (90) days, or both, m the discretion of the court (ord no 50 amend eff Apnl 4,1984, ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22 1989, ord no 50C amend eff Sept 1,1993) 67.5X7 Section 17. R E P E A L O F E X IS T IN G O R D IN A N C E S . A ll ordinances or parts of ordmances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this ordmance full force and effect The balance of Ordmance 50 50(A) and 50(B) of the Ordmance of the Charter Township of Canton, except as herem modified, shall remain m full force and effect (ord no 60 amend eff April 4 1984 ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22 1989 ord no 50B amend eff Dec 21 1990 ord no 50C amend eff Sept 1 1993)67 518 Section 18 S E V E R A B IL IT Y . If any section sub section clause phrase or portion of this Ordmance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed a separate, distmct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remammg portion thereof (ord no 60 amend eff Apnl 4,1984, ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22,1989 ord no 50B €imend eff Dec 21,1990, ord no 50C amend eff Sept 1,1993)67.519 Section 19. S A V IN G S C LA U SE . The repeal or amendment provided for herein shall not abrogate or affect any offense or act committed or done, or any penalty or forfeiture meurred, or any pending litigation or prosecution or any nght established, or occurring pnor to the effective date of this ordmance as amended (ord no 50 amend eff Apn l 4,1984, ord no 60A amend eff Nov 22,1989, ord ijo SOB amend eff Dec 21,1990, ord no 60C amend eff Sept 1,1993)67.520 Section 20. E F F E C T IV E D A IR . This Ordmance shall become effective upon its pubhcation (ord no 50 amend eff Apnl 4,1984, ord no 50A amend eff Nov 22,1989, ord no SOB amend eff Dec 21,1^0, ord no 50C amend eff Sept 1,1993)67.521 Section 21. P U B L IC A T IO N . The C lerk for the Charter Township of Canton shall cause this Ord^iance to be published m the manner reqmred by law

Copies of the complete text of this Ordmance sire available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S Canton Center Road, Canton, M ichigan 48188, durmg regular busmess hours and can also be accessed through our web site www canton mi org

Motion by Bennett, supported by I^rihgatter to authonze the Township Clerk and Supervisor to execute the attached Detroit Edison sidewalk easement for parcel No 059-99 0002 702 M otion carried by all members presentG E N E R A L CAT.ISNDAR: Motion by Beimett, supported by Kird^atter to approve the site plan for the proposed Perfornung Arts Center and Liner Buildings, subject to any and all state and local development regulations and further subject to a i^ conditions recommended by the Planning Com m ission and staff, as desenbed in the analysis and recommendation Motion earned by all members present Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to authonze Wade-Tnm Associates to continue providing G IS Services for m i amount not to exceed $20,000 Motion earned by all members present Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve a th irty^ix month lease agreement m the amount of $13,693 42, w ith National Eqiupment Leasing Corporation for ttfree Precor treadmills provided by A il Iho Exercise Motion earned by all members present Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlm to approve the sale of 4 49 acres spht from parcel 098 99 0028-001 for approximately $586,753 20 to J B Donaldson Company The purchase pnee for the property shall be paid on the closmg date m accordance w ifii Section 10 of the Real Estate Purchase Agreement Motion earned by all members present Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve sending Officer M ark Gajeski to Los Angeles, California for Ihe Tactical Explosive Breaching Course on M ay 5 16,2003, for a cost of $3,800 Motion earned by all members presentMotion by Bennett, supported by Burdziak to approve the purchase of six Golden Eagle Dual K A Antennas w ith equipment and extended warranties from KuStom Signals, In c , under Michigan State Contract fin* a total not to exceed $10 435 00 Motion earned by all members pre^nt Motion by Bennett, supported by Zarbo to approve the purchase of one U PG 12N IBP automatic blood pressure momtor and four U PG SP02 pulse oxygen a e n s o v B from Medtromc PhysiOiPontrol a sole source provider, for the cost of $7 044 40 Motion earned by all members pr^ent Motion by Bennett, supported by Kirchgatter to approve the bid for printing the m onthly Focus Newsletter w ith National Wholesale Pnntmg, Corp for a twelve month penod for $18,000 w ith^ ten percent contingency of $1,800 for a total pnee of $19,800, and further, that pursuant fo the bid specifications, the bid may be extended for an additional two year period upon m utual agreement of National Wholesale Printing Corp and Canton Township Motion earned by all members presentMotion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlm to approve the bid w ifii Exelon Services/Bumler Mechanical, Inc for purchase and installation of a new HVAC system for the Cable Television Studio for $25,706 and a ten percent contingency of $2,570 for a total amount of $28,276 And further move to transfer $28,276 from the Fund Balance budget appropriation account $230 250 999 0000 to Cable T V Capital Outlay Account #230 250 977-0000 Motion earned by all members pr^ent Supervisor Yack reminded the Board th ^ next Tuesday, Apnl 15,2003 there will be a study session w idi the Planm ng Comxmssion Motion by Bennett Supported by McLaughlm to adjourn at 7 35 p m

TH O M AS J YACK, Supervisor TERRY G BENNETT, Clerk

PUBLISH Apnl 17 2003______________________________________________________________________________OB0B0M042

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Hosanna Tabor Lutheran School 9600 Leverne Redford is now accepting application for grades pre-kinder garten to 8th for the 2003 2004 school year Limited space available Call (313)937 2233

Blood driveSt Thomas a Becket 555 S Lilley (south of Cherry Hitl) Canton will host an American Red Cross blood drive 8 a m to 7 p m Friday April 18 Call Peggy at (734) 397 8495 or Patti (734)459 9704

Easter Egg Hunt Join us at St Matthew Lutheran Church 10 a m April 19 for an Easter Egg Hunt Meet m the gym where chil dren will be separated by age groups We are located at 5885 Venoy Road one block north of Ford Road in Westland C?ll(734)425 0260

Warsaw Ghetto remembrance Michigan District of Workmen s Circle Arbeter Ring will hold its 60th annual public commemoration of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising a pivotal gyent in the history of Jewish resistance to Nazi tyranny during which 60000 Jews with little ammunition or training bravely held off the Germans for three weeks The ceremonial program

of music readings and a principal speaker will be held 7 30 8 30 p m Saturday April 19 at the Workmens Circle Educational Center 26341 Coolidge Road in Oak Park Founded in 1900 Workmens Circle fosters Jewish identity and participa tion inJewish life among its members through Jewish especially Yiddish culture and education friendshiib mutual aid and the pursuit of social and economic justice for reservations or information con tact Workmen s Circle at (248) 545 0985

Senior careKathryn Bartz of Botsford Continuing Health Care will present Choosing Appropriate Living Options For Seniors 7 p m Thursday April 24 at Our Lady of Loretto Church 25700 W Six Mile Redford Bartz will discuss the financial and legal concerns that accompany the type of care needed Free but donations accepted Call the church rector at (313) 534 9000

Live simulcastWomen s Ministries at Calvary Baptist Church 43065 Joy Road Canton will present Beth Moore in a live simulcast presentation titled Beloved Disciple 16 p m Saturday April 29 Women from all over the country will get together fora day of Bible study Tickets are $15 To register or for more information call (734) 332 9054

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Rummage saleSt Matthew Lutheran Church (5885 Venoy Road) will host their annual rummage sale Monday April 28 May 3 Monday through Friday from 8 30 a m to 5p m and Saturday 9 a m to 2 pm Saturday is bag day Bring your own bag and fill it for $5

Church hatsHartford Memorial Baptist Church of Detroit will host Women with HAT titudes a brunch and fashion show 8 a m to noon Saturday May 3 at Neman Marcus Somerset Collection 2800 W Big Beaver Troy Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling Nedd/Worldwide Public Relations at (313)567 6333

Hospice/ioss workshop Madonna University s hospice educa tion department will offer its third annual Grief and Loss Summer Institute May 810 The three individual workshops will be held 8 30 a m to 4 p m Topics include Assisting Children and Teens in Grief When Families Gn^e and a Bereavement Coordinators Workshop Cost is $85 for each workshop Call Dr Jack LoCicero (734) 432 5471 or email jiocicero@madonna edu

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Madonna beats Aquinas fo r its first baseball win D2

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Albion College from Plymouth and a Salem HS graduate was named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association pitcher of the week after tossing a three hit shutout in the Britons 4 0 win over Kalamazoo College Gordon did not walk a batter and struck out eight as Albion improved to 913 overall 4 2 intheMIAA

For the season Gordon was 2 3 with a 4 93 earned run average He led Albion with 34% innings pitched {through last weekend) and was tied for the team lead in strikeouts with 27

Also in the Britons three game sweep of Kalamazoo sophomore right fielder Chris Trptt collected three hits and four runs batted in

One of his hits was his third home run of the sea son Trott is batting 373 with seven doubles three homers and a team best 18 RBI

■ Best of meetAndy Rossow competing

for Canton HS at the Pinckney 9/10 grade Pirate Relays last Saturday was named the Field Athlete of the Meet after a four event performance that resulted m three firsts and a second

Rossow teamed with Rodney Preston to win both the high jump and long jump Rossow cleared 5 foot 10 inches in the high jump and went 18 6'/2 in the long jump both were the best in the eight team meet

He also teamed with Preston Tony Hylko and Dave Caliile to win the 4x200 meter relay and with Jacob Langdon Derek Reeves and Callille for a second in the 4x100 relay The Chiefs placed second in the team standings

■ Hole in OneBill Broucek of Canton did

n tw a it long to takeadvan tage of decent golfing weather Playing Pheasant Run Golf Club m Canton on April 11 Broucek aced the 175 yard 23rd hole with a five iron

For the round he shot a 40 In his 12 years of golfing I t was his first hole in one

■ Final FourThe Canton Crossfire U 17

premier boys soccer team reached the semifinals in the U 18 (elite) division the high est division at the Northern Ohio Cup held in Cleveland Ohio

Team members are Peter Bierzynski (Catholic Centra!) lam Bryant (Southfield Christian) Philip Calleja (Livonia Franklin) DanCurmi (CC) Andrew Oavis (Livonia Stevenson) Jake deVries (Lutheran West) Greg Ekmeian (Wayne Memorial) Stephen Gizicki (Salem)Aaron Heiisek (Farmington) Joe Hess (Canton) Sam Kocsis (Garden City) Jeff Kusch (Detroit Country Day) Ross Maltby (Canton)Michael Newton (Salem) Brandon Noble (Lutheran West) Roger Saks (Stevenson) and Matt Tomasso (Canton)

The team is coached by Jim deVries and Pete Alexander

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W halers rally, win series opener w ith RangersBY C J RISAKSTAFF WRITER

If exhaustion was a problem for the Plymouth Whalers, it didn’t surface Wednesday when they played at Kitchener m the opening game of the Ontario Hockey League’s best- of-seven Western Conference final

After one period, the "Whalers — who didn’t clinch their berth until Monday, when they defeated London m Game Seven — found themselves

trailing 1-0 But they rallied m the second penod with goals from Sean Thompson and Chris Thorburn, and held off the host Rangers the rest of the way to post a 3-1 victory

Game Two will be at 7 30 p m Friday at Plymouth’s Compuware Arena, with Game Three at 7 p m Sunday at Kitchener

The Whalers put together a strong offensive performance against the Rangers, surpris­ing considering their emotion­ally, physically draining senes

with London“They’re probably our

biggest nvdry, since Pete (DeBoer) left here,” said Karl Stewart of Kitchener, moments after the win over London “The two teams match up so well”

DeBoer was coach and gen­eral manager of the Whalers until unexpectedly leaving for the Kitchener job two years ago Stewart is one of several \^ a le r s who played for him, but DeBoer has certainly done a superb job with the Rangers

They posted the top record in the DHL’s Western Conference this season and finished first in the Midwest Division

On Monday, Andre Benoit gave Kitchener a 1-0 lead with a shorthanded goal at 11 43 of the opening penod Derek Roy and Marcus Smith assisted

The Whalers tied it at 2 40 of the second penod on Thompson’s goal, with Tim Sestito and. John Mitchell assisting Thorburn scored what proved to be the game- winner with 114 left in the

second penod, Mitchell getting his second assist together with John Vigilante

I t remained that way until James Wisniewski scored unassisted into an empty net with 54 left in the third pen­od

Shots on goal showed how the Whalers dominated They enjoyed a 41-24 advantage Paul Drew stopped 23 shots for Plymouth, while Scott Dickie h ^ 38 saves for Kitchener

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Tbe Whalers Karl Stewart celebrates moments after scoring the clincher into an empty net m Game Seven against London

S t r o n gf in is hb o o s tsW h a ie r sLate goal wins itB Y C J RISAKSTAFF WRITER

Gotta make the plays It’s the only path to a champi­

onship When the situation presents Itself, a player has to find a way On Monday in Game Seven of their Ontario Hockey League senes against the London Knights, the Plymouth Whalers found their way in front of 3,115 fans at Plymouth’s Compuware Arena, beating 4-2 a team that was a borderline nemesis

The victory ended a 10-day journey for the Whalers against a London team that possessed less talent and a

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Late rally lifts PCA to triumph

Plymouth Chnstian Academy ral­lied from four runs down, tying its game against Ihylor Baptist Park Monday with four runs in the sixth and winning it with a run in the sev­enth in a 7-6 victory at home

tnUmphBASEBALL gave the Eagles a

3-1 recordPCA scored single runs in the first

two innings, but e Wildcats answered wiffi single runs in the sec­ond, fourth and fifth combined with a three-run third

The Eases’ four-run sixth started with a Drew G alla^er single Three walks followed to force in one run, a Clay Welton fielder’s choice scored anothear Bob Lorian then came through with a two-run double to tie it at 6-all

With two out in the seventh and the bases loaded, Welton came through with a run-sconng, game-winning sin­gle He finished with two hits and two RBI in the game, Blake Weldon also had two hits, and he scored the game- winner

Andrew Shumaker, who smgled in a run for PCA in the first, started on the mound but was lifted aJfter givmg up five runs (just one earned) in 3 2/3 innings

Welton worked the final 31/3 and got the win, giving up one unearned run

Last Fnday, PCA was beaten by Southfield Christian, 10-0

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Canton's Ross outduels Western's aceB Y C J RISAKSTAFF WRITER

What a way to start the Western Lakes Activities i^sociation softball season

In an epic pitcher’s duel, Canton’s Renee Ross got the better of Walled Lake Western ace Lauren Talbot as the Chiefs edged the Warriors 1-0 m nine innings Monday at Canton

The victory gave the Chiefs a 5-1 overall record, 1-0 m the WLAAs Western Division Western is 4-3 overall, 0-1 in the division

‘ She was totally focused on the mound,” said Canton

SOFTBALLcoach Jim Arnold of Ross “She played like a player on a mission She went out there to prove a point, that she’s just as good”

On Monday, Ross was She pitched all mne innings, giv­ing up just three h i t s ^ d not walking a batter while stnk- ing out five

Tklbot was workmg on a no-hitter with one out in the sixth when Lisa Sprankie doubled Ihlbot ended up tossing a five-hitter, walking two and fanning five in 8 2/3 mmngs

The game’s only run scored happened when 'Aere were already two out in the ninth, and Ross was the one who started the game-wmmng rally with a double She moved to third on a wild pitch and, after Molly Conlon walked, Colleen O’Brien came through with a run- scormg sin^e

Sprankie led the Chiefs’ a tta ^ with two doubles, but the defense was also excep­tional wiffi just one error Arnold, was paiticularly pleased with the play third baseman Serena Gomey (“She played exception^ly well ”) and cat<dier Jonelle

Brown (“She threw out two runners trying to steal ”)

Combined with Saturday’s 4-1 showing at the Taylor Tournament, the Chiefs are off to a promising start Indeed, even th o u ^ th ^ lo s t Six players to graduation from last season’s 16-15 team — utility player Danielle Weber, second baseman Megan Coultas, third base- man Pam Hudson, first base- man Maggie O’Connell and outfielders Leslie Galarneau and Laura Ulmer — Arnold is confident this team could be even better

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Chiefs crush Zebras, 9-0; Rocks reignWelcome to the WLAA,

ZebrasIt wasn’t a very pleasant

hello Canton ddivered to Wayne Memorial in the Chiefs’ Western Lakes Activities Assoaation soccer opener Monday at Canton Eight players accounted for goals as lhe Chiefs blitzed the Zebras, 9-0

Canton is 2-2 overall, 1-0 m the WLAA Wayne is 3-2-1 overall, 0-2 in ftie conference

Kelli McKee led the Chiefs’ assault with two goals Erica Ahrens contnbuted a goal and two assists, while Kara Marsh, Rachel Perry and Damelle Shepard each col­lected a goal and an assist Chnstme Ibple, Baijey Fagan

and Molly Pnebe also had goals for the Chiefs ^

Bnana Wolcott was m goal for the shutout.

On Saturday, Troy Athens got two goals from Mary Parker m beating the Chiefs, 3-2at<Danton Rachel Stesney also had a goal for the R ^ Hawks

Perry scored both of the Chiefs’ goals, with assists from Ahrens and Katie Raker

Salem 1, Saline 0 Ih is is becoming a habit

On TViesday in a non-con­ference match ag£unst Saline, Salem played impenetrable defense and then, with just one minute remaimng, got a goal from Manssa Sarkesian

to earn the victory It was $arkesian’s second

game-winning goal in the waning mpments m as many matches, and m as many days She beat Livonia Franklin Monday with a late goal

Thra Duncan t the assist on Sarkesian’s game-winner against Saline

Last Saturday, Jordan Falcusan scored (on an assist from Sarkesian) With just 32 remaimng to beat Rochester

“It’s nice to see we have tiiat determination to get that goal,” said Salem coadi Joe Nora "We don’t pamc. We alwaj^ feel we can get that goal ”

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Canton'S Molly Pnebe (22) accounted for one o f tbe nine goals scored against Wayne Memorial Monday.

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Madonna splits twinbill with Cardinals CrusaderS blank AquInaSto earn 1st WHAC victory

After a strong start to the season, Madonna University’s soflhall team has been strug- ^ 11 to stay even in the Wolvenne-Hoosier Athletic Conference over the last week.

On Thesday against visiting Concordia University, a team that entered "die double-header widiout a conference win, the Crusaders had to settle for a split, getting blanked in the opener 4-0 before recording a15-0 five-mnmg mercy in the second

Madonna was 23-8 overall,10-5 m the WHAC following the split, the Crusaders were 3- 5 since m their four double- headers played since Saturday The Cardinals were 7-26-1 overall through 'Ihe^ay, 1-17 in the conference ^

The first game was scoreless until the fourth inning, when Concordia struck for two runs The Cardinals added two more in the fifth

Jenny Tenyer was the losing pitcher, giving up two unearned runs on four hits in four innings, she struck out three Her record fell to 12-5

Mary Warchuck had two of the Crusaders’ four hits in the game

In the nightcap, Krystle Shina (from Farmington Mercy) had a double and a home run, driving m five runs as Madonna leveled Concordia

Kathy Day (Livoma Ladywood) added a double and a smgle, driving in two runs and scoring two, and Sarah Golob collected two sin­gles and three RBI Arm Fowler and Stacey Sexsmith contributed two hits apiece, Sexsmith scoring three times and Fowler twice

(rolob got the pitching win, improving her record to 10-3 She allowed four hits and three walks in four innings

Cornerstone 6 -4 , Madonna 2 -3 .The Golden Eagles swept a pair from Madonna and, with It, swept past the Crusaders m the WHAC standings Monday in Grand Rapids Cornerstone improved to 11-3 in the confer­ence, 18-8 overall

In the 6-2 opening victory, Cornerstone’s TVacy Patterson had two hits, including a dou ble, with an RBI while tossing a two-hitter at the Crusaders Patterson walked five and

SOFTBALLstruck out four while improv­ing her record to 8-3

Jenny Tfenyer took the loss for Madonna, giving up six runs (three earned) on eight hits, she did not walk a batter and struck out three Tenyer and Emily Cunnmgham each had run-scormg doubles, while Enn Bailey and Brooke Bmwn each had two-run doubles and Kendra Beckman had two hits for the Golden Ea^es

In the second game. Cornerstone^ Moe Moran sin­gled m Kathy Betts with the game-wuining run with two out in the bottom of the nmth mmng. Betts was runmng for Emily KntidsOn, who opened the ninth uy reaching base on Stacey Sexsmith’s error at sec­ond base

Madonna’s Sarah Golob sur­rendered four runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks, with six stnkeoute, in 8 2/3 innings The win went to Mary Mauro (now 5-2), who allowed three runs (one earned) on eight hits and no walks, fanning six in nine innings

Ka^y Day (Livoma Ladywood) and Krystle Shina (Farmington Mercy) each had two hits for the Crusaders, Shina doubling and dnvmg m a run Cunningham also had a single and an RBI BarbKorpi had two hits and a drove in a run and Knudson had a double and two RBI for Cornerstone

Madonna 2 *5 , Indiana Tech 3 -4 :In the opener of Sunday’s WHAC double-header at Indiana Tfech’s Memorial Park in Fort Wayne, the Crusaders were handicapped by pitcher Crystal Ybarra, who allowed two unearned runs on just two hits and two walks, striking out three The loss went to Jenny Tenyer, who gave up three runs on five hits, fanning two m six innmgs

Katoy Day had a single and an RBI for Madonna Heather Washington collected two hits, including a double, and three RBI for Tech, and A’Lana Washington finished with two hits and two runs scored

In the second game, Sarah Golob withstood a late Warner comeback attempt to lead

Madonna to the win Golob gave up four runs (three earned) on nine hits and two walks, stnbng out eight in seven innings The loss went to Denise Muir, who allowed five runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks

Krystle Shina had two hits and an RBI for the Crusaders, while Mary Warchuck and Day each had a hit and a run batted in A’Lana Washington and Heather Washington each got three hits for Te<±, Heather dnvmg in three runs and AXana knocking in one and sconngtwo

A three-run fifth by the Wamors left Madonna trailing3-2, but the Crusaders recap­tured the lead with a tworrun sixth A sin^e run in the sev­enth put them up 5-3

Tech was 4-10 in the confer­ence, 6-24 overall through the weekend

Madonna 1 -4 , Spring Arbor 9-1:Six errors m the first game doomed Madonna Saturday at Spnng Arbor, but ttie Crusaders bounced back m the second game behind Golob’s strong pitching to earn a split m this WHAC double-header

Through the weekend, the Cougars were 16-16 overall, 6- 10 m the WHAC

In the opener, the Crusaders’ Jenny Tenyer was tagged for eight runs (six earned) on 12 hits m four innings Ihew m went to Holly Davidson, she gave up one run on six hits in five innings The game was stopped a ^ r five by the eight- run mercy rule

Golob had two hits and drove m the only run for Madonna Shina also had two hits For the Cougars, Leah Wbldyk got three hits and three RBI and Holly Davidson had three hits, an RBI and scored twice

In Game Two, Golob gave up one unearned run on five hits and two walks, striking out six m seven innings The loss went to Wbldyk, who surrendered four runs (three earned) on five hits and one walk in five innings

Golob also led Madonna’s hitting attack with two Shina and Warchuck each had a hit and an RBI

The Crusaders broke a 1-1 tie with a three-run sixth inning

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FinallyAfter 12-straight losses, 11 of

them m the Wolvenne-Hoosier Athletic Conference, Madonna University’s baseball team managed to break through in the win column Thesday, and the Crusaders did it against the team atop the conference standings

After getting Witzed 12-4 in the first game — Madonna had as many errors as it had hits (four) — ttie Crusaders rallied behind a. superb performance by Sterling Mintzer to record a 3-0 victory m a double-header played at Ijvonia’s Ford Field

Madonna is 14-19 overall, 1- 11 m the WHAC Aquinas is 22-8 overall, 11-3 in the confer­ence.

Mintzer got the wm m the second game, stopping the Samts on just one hit and ttvo walks m 5 2/3 innings He struck out SIX Mark Cole (Farmmgton/Catholic Central) and Joel Halliday (Redford Union) combined to pitch the final 11/3 innings, giving up just one hit and one walk, Halliday got the save

P a tn ^ Klemfelt took the pitching loss for Aquinas

Madonna scored ail three of its runs in the third, two of them on a home run by Chns Woodruff (Livonia/CC) Mano D’Henn had a sin^e and an RBI

In the first game, the Crusaders scored four runs m the third inning and led 4-2 going into the fourth But Aquinas scored three m that inning, got a single run m the fifth, then added five more in the sixth to open up an 11-4 lead

Joe Greene started and took

BASEBALLthe loss for Madonna, giving up five runs (two earned) on four hits and ttiree walks in four innmgs

The Crusaders got just four hits in the game, with Mintzer getting a smgle and an RBI Jason Hilasfo had two hits and two RBI for Aquinas, and John Moceri contnbuted a triple and four RBI

Oakland 8 , Madonna 1; That’s i i and counting

Madonna University lost its llth-consecutive game Sunday, a non-league affair at Oakland University The Crusaders committed four errors and sur­rendered five unearned runs, the Gnzdies had three-run innings m the second and the fifth

Roy Rabe (Livoma Stevenson) took the loss, he pitched the first five innmgs, giving up seven runs (two earned) on nine hits and two walks, striking out four He’s now 3-2 The wm went to Steve Kniebbe (2-0), he pitched the first six innings, blowing one run on five hits and three walks, with six strikeouts

Chns Woodruff (Livoma/Catholic Central) drove m Madonna’s only run with a solo home run, his sec­ond of the season, in the sixth Garry Dufour was 4-for-4 with an RJBI and three runs scored for the Gnzzlies, who improved to 13-15 overall

Aquinas 10-6, Madonna 0-5: TheCrusaders remained winless m the WHAC with a double-

header defeat at Aquinas Cdlege’s Kimble Stadium Saturday Through Sunday, the Saints were 21-7 overall, 10-2 (and m first place) in the WHAC

The opener lasted six innmgs Madonna managed just five singles (and two walks) off Saints’ starter Paul Gillett, who remained unbeat­en at 5-0 The loss went to Chns Behrns (1-2), who gave up e i^ t runs on nine hits and ttiree walks m 2 2/3 innings

Aquinas scored tibree runs m the second and five more m the third A two-run sixth invoked the 10-run mercy rule

Kyle Kracht led the Samte with two doubles and five RBI

In the second game. Madonna took a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning, with Mark Cole (Farmington/CC) taking over on the mound for Joel Halliday (Redford Union) It wasn’t a good move, (Jole gave up five runs (four earned) on four hits and two walks in his only inning of work, taking the loss (he’s 3-4)

Halliday allowed one run on two hits and four w^lks, sink­ing out three in four innings The win went to Kyle Finch in relief of starter Dustm Gless, Finch pitched 3 2/3 innmgs and did not allow a run on three hits and a walk

Sterling Mintzer had two hits, including his fourth homer, and drove m three runs to lead Madonna Rabe and Brian Williams (Livonia/CC) had two hits apiece, Williams driving in a run Aquinas’ Matt Bocian had two hits and D J Neumann had a two-run smgle in the fifth

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Whalers fall f la t , lose Game 6 to Knights

A day after playing perhaps their best game of the Ontano Hockey League playoff season, the Plymouth Whalers seem­ingly lost their focus, their com­posure and — with it — the game

Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the London Kiiights at London’s John Labatt Centre m Game Six set up Monday’s Game Seven showdown at Plymouth’s Compuware Arena

Mike Stathopoulos led the Kmghts with a goal and two assists Daniel Bois contributed

a goal aud au A||t assist and CoreyUni. Perry had two

PLAYOFFS assistsLondon struck

for four first-penod goals, two of them on the power play Ryan Hare opened the scoring at 3 55 of the first, power-play goals by Bois and Kyle Qumcey followed at 7 29 and 12 38 Rick Steadman’s score at 19 12 made it 4-0 and put Whaler goalie Paul Drew on the bench

Jeff Weber replaced him for the second and third periods He gave up Stathopoulos’ goal at 5 55 of the second penod

Jonas Fiedler scored Plymouth’s only goal, on the power play with 47 left in the second penod David Liffiton assisted

The Whalers were called for 22 penalties in the game, which included three lO-mmute mis­conducts, three five-minute fighting penalties, three unsportsmanlike conduct minors and a two-minute penally for instigating

London was whistled for 19 penalties, with one game mis­conduct, three five-minute fighting penalties and a five- minute slashing penalty

Chns Houle stopped 27 of 28 shots on goal for the Knights Drew and Weber combined for 20 saves on 25 shots London was 2-of-8 on the power play, while Plymouth was l-of-7

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worse record during the Ontano Hockey League’s regu­lar season, a team that has bedeviled them in recent sea­sons

In two previous playoff loss­es to the Knights, in 1999 and 2002, it seemed it was more a matter of the Whalers finding ways to lose than making the necessary plays to win On Monday at Compuware, the chance to reverse that before it could be labeled a trend was there

The erupting cheers could be clearly heard down the hall from the Whalers’ locker room afterward “That,” explained Whalef Karl Stewart, “is just two years of firustration coming out”

It had all come down to this, a one-game showdown, the winner advancing to play Kitchener for the OHL’s Western Conference title It proved to be a game very simi­lar to the first four games of the senes, all decided by one goal

The first two penods decided nothing, the teams were knot­ted at 2-all Ten minutes of the third penod went by — no change After 12, it was still the same

With less thcui eight minutes remaining, the Whalers’ Chns Thorbum got a good chance He got a couple of them, but they missed

Then with under seven min­utes to go, on an innocuous- looking play from just inside the Knights’ blue line, John Vigilante dnfted from right to

until he was positioned nght in front of tihe London net He fired a long, hard, low shot through a ga^erm g crowd in front

And London goalie Chns Houle missed it It went past him on his nght Vigilante’s unassisted goal gave Plymouth a 3-2 lead

More big-play opportunities became available ^ ^a le r goalie Paul Drew drew a mys- tenous roughing minor penalty with 1 49 left, when the Kmghts pulled Houle for

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The Whalers' Chns Thorbum (white jersey) battles London s Mike Stathopoulos (14) and Dennis Wideman for puck possession

‘These guys were motivated from the get-go. One thing London taught us: You've got to work every shift. Talent won't (win) it for you.'Mike VellucciWhalers coach

another attacker, they had a two-man advantage

On a face-off outside the Wh^tler zone, Stewart lost the draw but did not give up on the play He lunged at the loose puck, just trying to get his stick on It

“All I was thinking was pres­

sure, pressure, he said His effort was rewarded, he nudged the puck, tipping it past the London defenseman and into the Knights’ zone No one could stop him Stewart put the game away with his empty-net, unassisted goal, scored with 35 left

“These guys were motivated from the get-go,” said Whalers’ Coach Mike Vellucci “One thing London taught us You’ve got to work every shift Ihlent won t (wm) it for you ”

In the first six games of the senes, the team that scored first won In Game 7, the Knights Kyle Qumcey slid a shot toward goal that Dgmny Bois tipped past Drew, allow­ing London to draw first blood 8 57 into the first penod

The Whalers showed they

would not be outworked, how­ever Playing shorthanded,Sean Thompson and Chad LaRose disrupted the Knights’ play at center-ice, LaRose gaming possession and carry­ing the puck into the London zone His imtial shot was wide of the net, but the rebound came off the boards back m front

He shoveled it past Houle and, with 2 03 left m the first penod, the game was tied at 1- all

However, the Whalers’ char­acter would be tested again when their play broke down in the closing seconds of the peri­od, allowing Dylan Hunter to score as the buzzer sounded for a 2-1 London lead Corey Perry and Ryan Hare assisted

LaRose, who missed three

games in the senes on a sus­pension from a high-stick penalty, proved just how valu­able he was when took a pass from Cole Jarrett to the left of the Knights’ net and dished it to Stewart coming down the slot

Stewart scored with 16:26 left in the second penod and the game was tied a t 2-all, set­ting the stage for a third penod that would deade the senes

“Both teams worked hard,” said London coach Dale Hunter ‘ That’s all I ask, that they work hard They did their best

“We had our chances That’s the way it goes sometimes ”

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CC takes 3 of 5 in three-day stretch SPORTS ROUNDUP

BY PAUL BEAUDRYSTAFF WRITER

If there was any baseball team that felt the effects of last week’s sloppy weather, it was Catholic Central

CC had a Saturday double- header sdbieduled with Brother Rice and a Monday single game with Taylor Light and Life as It was But poor weath­er forced the Shamrocks into a Sunday doubleheader with Brother Rice, giving them five games in three days

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it in decent shape, dropping both games to Rice on Saturday, but winning their next three games to improve to5-2 overall and 3-2 in 1he Catholic League’s Central Division

“That^s a lot of games and a lot of innings on a pitching staff early in the year,” said CC coach John Salter “It’s not always easy”

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Actually, CC was getting thumped on Monday by Light and Life, trailing 9-2 headmg into the bottom of the sixth inning But the Shamrocks exploded for nine runs - helped by Ryan Gallagher’s grand slam - in the bottom of the frame to earn the win

“It was another case of us coming from behind,” said Salter “Our hitting has been good other than Saturday, but even when we were shut out twice by Rice, we still hit the ball hard”

Greg Marrone (1-0) earned the wm for CC, while Jason Gingell got the save Caleb Ramey took the loss for Light and Life - a Division 4 finalist last year

The bats were going strong on Sunday for the Shamrocks as they swept the Cubs -11-1 in the opener and 20-5 in the nightcap after a 13-run fourth inning Kyle Crepeau was 5- for-6 in the doubleheader with two doubles and two RBI, Jeff Schulz was 3-for-6 with an RBI double, Gallagher had a pair of hits, a walk, was hit by a pitch and scored three times,

and Enc Vojtkofsky was 2-for- 2 with a pair of runs scored

Mike Monterey (2-0) won the opener, with seven strike­outs, three hits and no walks in five innings Pat Green got the wm m the second game m relief of Marrone

On Sunday, the bats weren’t exactly silent but the Shamrocks had no answer for Mike Kirchenheider and Matt Petry Crepeau, Gallagher and Gingell all singled off Kirchenheider in the opener and Derek Brooks tripled, but none of them could score

Schulz did throw well, stnk- mg out 11 hitters, but a bad hop bail in a bases-loaded situ­ation m the third inning let Rice open the door

In the second game, Petiy threw a three-hitter as Schulz and Crepeau singled and Monterey doubled Drew Amble took the loss for CC, giving up five hits led by a two- run triple and a double by Doug Pickens

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Applications are available for the 33rd annual Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw bicycle tour, which begins either Wednesday, Aug 27 or Thursday, Aug 2 8 th ro u ^ Sunday, Aug 31 at the Madanaw Bridge Over 1,600 riders partiapated m the 2002 tour For more information, call (517) 882-3700 Applications are also available at local bike shops

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■ Indoor baseball tryouts will be arranged for the Michigan Bulls 14-and-tuider travel team (birth date after Aug 1,1988)

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■ The 14-year-old livonia IVavel Bulldogs will be staging tryouts for the 2003 baseball season Several roster spots are open

The Bulldogs have scheduled 35-40 games, including Ijtfte Caesars playoffs and topmeys. For more information,Scott Rozek at (734) 59V6935 or Gary Niepiczak at (734) 464-8709

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SOFTBALLFROM PAGE D1

It starts witii the battery, seniors Ross and Bro^vn Ross emerged as Canton’s top pitch­er a year ago, and Brown, in her fourth year as a starter, was an all-division selection at catcher

Then there's O’Bnen, anoth­er senior who was all-WLAA last season

Odier top returnees are sen­iors Caitlin McNicholas, a shortstop and team captain (together with Brown),Gomey, a third b^eman/lefk Beider, Kim Di^dfich, a second baseman/outfielder who has been hankered injury thus far, Sprankle, who will start m left field, and Midielle Roelofs and Knstina Turcayn, two more of the promising arms on Arnold’s exceptionally deep pitching staff

Five juniors will also make ^ im p a c t on the squad out­fielders Amber Filot, Jackie Penno and Anne Rosales (who also plays shortstop), first base- man Kelly B ^ e r and catd ier/^ird baseman Heather Richardson Rachel Wade, a freshman, has made e n o u ^ of an impression to earn a starter’s spot at second base, and Conlon, a sopho­more, IS yet another pitcher who plays first base, too

“A lot of people think I was crazy keeping four pitchers,” said Arnold “But we’ve been able to use them and change up against opponents ”

Ross remains his staff ace, but that doesn’t mean he would hesitate to c^ l on any of the others “Not at all,” he said, pointing to Saturday’s tourna­ment, dunng which Ross got two wins, Conlon and Roelofs got one apiece and Thrczyn earned a save The Chiefs shut out both Garden City and Wyandotte Roosevelt by 2-0 m ^gins, outslugged Dearborn Crestwood 9-3, and edged Salem 4-3 They lost to Kennedy in the title game, 2-1

But it isn’t just his team’s pitching that has impressed him “I’m extremely pleased with the defense the^ve played,” Arnold said “And when you get five hits off of one of die best pitchers m the area (Thibet), you’re doing all right ’

With the three Farmington schools having left the WLAA — North and Hamson played for the title last season — die race could be wide open “Our league is still very competitive,” he said “Their leaving won’t

change anything”Western, Walled Lake

Central and Salem figure to be very tough, new coaches at two Livonia schools make their abilities more difficult to pre­dict

But certainly Canton plans to be in that hunt, too “Our goal for this year is to improve on that,” he said, noting last season’s record

The way the Chiefs have started, that seems reachable, to be sure

Michelle Jurcak got wms m both games Monday as Salem swept past Ann Arbor Pioneer,1-0 and 11-3, in a non-confer­ence double-header at Pioneer

In the first game, Jurcak came on^n relief of starter Kelli Szczepanski^ who pitched just one mnmg Jurcak surren­dered just one hit, walking one and striking out one

The game’s only run scored after C ortn^ Edwards reached base on a passed ball after striking out Jess Bonello sacri­ficed her to second and Mandy Bradley followed with a solid base hit ffiat scored Edwards

Zoe Helm took the loss for the Pioneers, giving up just two hits and one i ^ k while Stnk- mg out 17

“The girls came out strong nght away and held their ground the entire game,” said Salem coach Bonnie Southerland “My defense was outetanding Jurcak had a great outmg and redly stepped up when we needed her

“Zoe is a very good pitcher who throvt^ a mean nse ball, one ofthe best I’ve seen so for this year"

The second game was a bit different Jurcak got the win, but she gave up 10 hits and one walk, stnking out three Maggie Tiidor led the Rocks’ a t t ^ wifii a home run, a dou­ble and a sm^e and four runs batted m

Edwards added three hits and an RBI, Mandy Bradley had two hits and two RBI, Emily Maletic had two hits and an RBI and Alycia Murawsfci got two hits

Salem is now 6-2 orerall, 1-0 m the WLAA and 1-0 m the Lakes Division Pioneer dropped to 4-2 with the two losses to Salem

Last Saturday at the Tkylor Tournament, the Rocks went 3- 2, beating Romulus 19-1, Wayne Memond 7-0 and Thylor Thimanll-3 They lost to even­tual tournament champ Tkylor Kennedy 4-0 and to tourney runner-up Canton 4-3

CANTON 4WALLED L A K E CEN TR AL 4

,, April 14 at Csntral No 1 singles Brian Keesey (C) def

Chris Price 6 3 6 3No 2* Mike Mgrianti (WLC) def Steve

West62 61No 3 Zach Hoernschmeyer (C) def

FudiSanhari7 6 (7 3 ) 6 4 No 4 Duke Kapelanski (C) def Nick

MaUane67(57) 6 2 7 6 (7 5)No 1 doubles Josh Rotengerg J R

Berry (WLC) def Sam Hargis Alex Mannica 6 4 61

No 2: Pat Muller Brennan Willos(WLC) def Sam Kaufman Vic Mata 6 2 6 4

No 3 Dan Meltligh Jordan Schwartz (WLC) def Jon Eric Corneliier Mike Keesey 4 6 6 4 7 5

No 4 Matt Curd Alex Fabiszewski (C) def Avi Friedman Ahi Fuhuta 6 2 5 7 6 3

D ua^m ^ record Canton 101 m the Western Lakes Activities Association 2 01 overall

CANTON 6 WAYNE MEMORIAL 2

April 11 a t Canton No 1 singles Brian Keesey (C) def

Simeon Rowland 6 2 6 2 No 2 Steve West (C) def Paul

TENNIS RESULTSGiordano 6 2 6 0

No 3 Andrew Lewis (WM) def Alex Mannica 7 6 (7 3 )6 3

No 4 Rob Bohsh (WM) def Duke Kapelanski 6 7 (6 8) 6 3 6 3

No 1 diHibies Sam Kaufman Vic Mata (C) def Jeremy Bowling Tim Hammer 6 2 6 3

No 2 Jor? Eric Corneliier Mike Keesey (C) def Enk Moro Rex Fugaban 6 0 6 3

No 3 Matt Curd Alex Fabiszewski (C) def Brett Burns Wilder Christopherson 6 0 61

No 4 M att Shichtman Sankalp Bhatnager (C) def Steve Frost Richie Popham 7 5 3 6 6 3

SALEM 6LIVONIA CHURCHILL 2

April 14 at SalemNo 1 singles. Jerry Murray (LC) def

Mike Ware 6 1 6 1No 2. Pat Shaw (PS) def Glen

Wozniak 2 6 6 4 6 2No 3 Chris Treadwell (PS) def Trevor

Kogut 6 1 6 4No 4 Samer Dohadwala (PS) def

Mike Ligeski 4 6 6 4 6 2No 1 doubles PatTokarski Rob

Wallen (PS) def Evan Be Mike Lane 7 6

61No 2. Jason Masters Jason Lewis (PS)

def Casey Greene Phil Sulegamani 6 2, 7 6

N o 3 Nan Li Mike Han (LC) def Scott Lytle Craig Lytle 5 7 7 6 6 4

No 4 Sean Wilkins Ross Heidenreich (PS) def Pete Schrader Morgan Truscott 61 63

S ALEM ?LIVONIA FRANKLIN 1 April 11 at Franklin

No 1 singles Ryan Kingsbury (LF) defeated Mike Ware Jr 6 3 61

No 2* Pat Shaw (S) def Vim Shukla 61 61

No 3 Chris Treadwell (S) def Corey Clearman 6 3 5 7 6 3

No 4 Sameer Dohadwala (S) def Dave Kosmalski 7 5 6 7 6?4

No 1 doubles Pat Tokarski Rob Wallen (S) def Dave Stempien Matt Vicini 6 2 6 0

No 2 Jason Masters Jason Lewis (S) def Steve Vert Mo Morns 6 0 6 2

No 3 Scott Lytle Craig Lytle (S) def Corey Stram Ryan Monarch 6 4 6 4

No 4 Sean W illiam s Ross Heidenreich (S) def Joel Domke Alex Witte 6 0 6 2

SOCCERFROM PAGE D1

BASEBALLFROM PAGE D1

Baptist Park 11, Canton Agape 8 :Errors continue to plague Clanton Agape Christian On Tuesday at Gnffin Park, the Wolverines allowed six runs in the second and three more m the fourth, more than they could overcome

The loss left them at 1-3 Mike Bommanto took the

pitching loss, he gave up eight earned runs on 10 hits and four walks, striking out 10 Johnny Estrada led Agape with two hits, including a double, and three RBI Bommanto had two hits and an RBI, Nick Seeley got two hits and Gabe Molnar had a two-run double in the fourth

On Monday at Gnffin Park, Agape got Its first win ofthe season, edging Ypsilanti Calvary Chnstian 16-15 in 11 mmngs

The game-wmnmg rally started with a double by Kyle Miller leading off the llth David Donaldson walked and Estrada singled to load the bases With Bommanto at the plate, a passed ball scored Miller with the winning run

Bommanto led the Wolvennes with four hits, including a three-run home rtm in the third and a two-run tnplem the first He scored

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ing a double, and two RBI, Donaldson got two hits, scored two runs and drove in two more, Estrada had two hits and scored three times, and Ryan Barber had ^ two-run homer in the fourth

Bommanto got the win in relief of Donaldson, who pitched the first 10 mmngs and gave up 10 earned runs on 15 hits, five walks and three hit bafomen He struck out 20 Bommanto pitched one score­less inning

A rth u r Hill 3 , Salem 2 : Dylan Tobin turned in a solid pitch­ing performance Saturday, but It wasn’t enough as Salem lost

to Saginaw Arthur Hill m the first of two games played at Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central

Salem fell to 1-2 for the sea­son

Tbbin pitched five strong mmngs, givmg up all ffiree runs (only one earned), but he took the loss Arthur Hill had just four hits, but Salem had only three

In the second game against Nouvel, the Rocks surrendered 12 runs m the first four innings and suffered a 12-2 loss m a five-mmng mercy Balem had five hits and committed five errors in the game

Dave Pawlukiewics started and took the loss for the Rocks

The win boosted the Rod^’ record to 4-0-1 overall Heather Jones was in goal for the shutout, she made 12 saves

“She was phenomenal,” said Nora “She made big save after big save”

Salem 1r Livonia FranMIn 0: OnMonday, WLAA foe Livonia Franklin was the victim of another late game-winning a l by Salem

Manssa Sm'kesian got the goal, finishing a pass from Jordan Falcusan with six min­utes left in a conference match p l^ed at Franldm

Knsten O’Beime was m god for the shutout The victory gave Salem a 1-0 record m the WLAA The Patriots are 0-4 overall, 0-2 in the conference

On Saturday at Rodiester, the fimsh was even more dra­matic Falcusan got the game- wmnmg goal this time, converti- mg a pass trem Megan McCarthy with just *32 remain­ing

“It was a pretty good game, back and forth,” said Rncks’ coach Joe Nora “It was pretty excitmg to get the wm mere at the end ”

Heather Jones was in goal for the shutout She stopped seven shots

KA2, Bethftsda Christian 2:Astrong wind made a major dif­ference Tliesday at Sterling Heights Bethesda Chnstian

AB four goals were scored into the same goal

Plymouth Christian Academy traded 2-0 at halftime, Katie MacDougall trimmed file deficit to a a l for the Eagles, and Katie Polera knotted it at2-all

Rachel Rudzis was m goal for PCA. She had 12 saves

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The Canton Community Junior Baseball and Softball Association is searching for umpires for the 2003 baseball season Anyone 14-and-over with some umpiring and/or baseball back^ound should call Greg Angel at (734) 981- 3007 and leave your name and phone number, or email the information to wdivgreg4@aol com

All umpires will be required to attend an umpire’s clinic on May 18 All inquires need to be done by May 12

GOLFERS WANTED

The Hickory Creek Ladies Golf League is searchmg for new players m die Plymouth/Canton area. Hickory Creek is located on Ford and Napier m Canton

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a m Thursdays beginning May 1 for nine holes of golf Contact Susan Morman at (734) 414- 9941 for more details

SPRING CLASSES

The city of Plymouth is accepting registrations for its spring recreation classes

Youth programs include Jump-A-Rama Play Program, Fitness Yoga for Kids, Gymnastics, Dance, The Kwon Do and Ceramics Adult and senior programs include Scrapboolang, Gardening, Creative Writing, Yoga, Hammer Dulcimer and Fitness For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (734) 455-6620 or check the web site at WWW a Plymouth mi us

W ANTED: LACROSS PLAYERS

Last call is now for kids

interested m learning and playing lacrosse This fifth/sixth grade team from Canton welcomes both new and experienced players The team will play a 14-game schedule from April 1 through June 1 m the Middle School Scholastic League

Practices and games will be at Hentage Park For more information, check the web site at WWW eteamz com/cantonlax, or contact Ann-Mane Caravellah at (734) 483-5600

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A new yoqth disc golf (fiis- bee golf) league that will play this spring at Freedom Park (southwest comer of Sheldon and Palmer) m Canton is seek­ing area youdis from ages nine to 14 to join

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The a ty of Plymouth Recreation Division will have registration for its 5-6 year-old T-ball league from 8 a.m -4 30 p m April I-’IS at the Recreation office, located at 625 Farmer in Plymouth m the Cultural Center

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M In the local lanes, Paul “Gump” Gadomski f i r ^ his first-ever 300 game in his first season in the Wonderland Classic at Wonderland Lanes m Livonia. His wife, Diane, works just down the road at Woodland Lanes

Earlier, Batry Schlussel had a 298 in the same league

At Plaza Lanes in Plymouth, Don Parks of the Sun<^y Mommg Hangovers league rolled a perfect game on his w ^ to an 804 senes

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Plaza manager Roy Biggs announced that on May 14, the Wednesday Sweepers will offer a top prize of $1,000 guaran­teed Ib is is scratch bowhng on sport condition lanes, so whoev­er wins the big one will really have earned it

Garden Lanes m Garden City had some hot shooters high­lighted by Dave Hazelngg nng- mg up a perfect game m the Suburban Merchants League

Dan Ramos of the Vinco Wednesday League rolled his second 300 in the space of three weeks with a 777 senes Todd Wilson of the Dearborn H e is ts Men’s League pitched a perfect game as well

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Hughes leaves after 26 seasons SPORTS ROUNDUPMU V O LLEY B A LL CAMPS

BY BRAD EMONSSTAFF WRITER

There will be a changing of the guard for Livonia Churchill girls volleyball next season

Mike Hughes, one of the area’s most successful prep coaches, turned in his resigna­tion to athletic director Marc Hage last week, signaling the end of an era.

Hughes, who also plans to retire from teaching from the Livonia Public Schools in June, leaves with zxi overall record of 765-254-81

His 1991 team finished 47-1-1 and captured the state Class A title He also led the Chargers to the 1979 state final and a state quarterfinal berth in 1979

Under Hughes, Churchill won 12 conference titles, including the 2003 Western Lakes Activities Association championship, along with 11 divisional crowns

In his final season, Hughes led Churchill to the 0ass A regional final and a 49-8-3 record

"It’s going to hard to duph- cate what Mike did,” Hage said “He’ll sorely be missed I’ll miss him like crazy

“He had a real good run and he’s goii^ out totally on his terms With all his experience, nobody had a higher energy level He was a go-go guy all the time and a top-notch coach”

Hage said the job will be posted Monday with JV coadi Mark Gremer possibly as the leading candidate

The Chargers return several key players next year

"It’s a very attractive posi­tion,” Hage said “I’m sure we’ll get interest from all over”

Hughes, a department chair in history and social studies at Churchill, felt the time was right to retire

“I still enjoy it and still enjoy the kids,’ he said “But it’s a decision I thought about a long time and it heavily weighed on my mind

“This coincides with my retirement from teaching I have a firm belief, if possible and whenever possible, that

'He had a real good run and he's going out totally on his terms. With ail his experi­ence, nohody had a higher energy level. He was a go-go guy all the time and a top- notch coach.'

Madonna University will host a senes of summer volley­ball camps

Cost IS $120 ($90 for youth camp)

Morning sessions will be from 8 30 a.m -noon — June 29-July 2 (Site), July 7-10 (Setters), July 13-16 (Hitters)

Afternoon sessions will be from 1-4 — June 29-July 2 (General Players), July 7-10 (Youth), July 13-16 (Defensive

Specially)For more information and

registration, call MU head vol­leyball coach and camp direc­tor Jerry Abraham evenings at (734) 254-0698 or the volley­ball office at (734) 432-5612

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Total Baseball will stage a spring break baseball and soft- ball camp (ages 7-l7)> 9 a.m to 1 p m , Monday through Wednesday, April 21-23, at

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For more information, call (248) 668-0166 or visit WWW eteamz com/totalbase- ball You can also email totalb- ballwixom@aol com

Marc Hageathletic director

Mike Hughesthe coach needs to be in the building When you’re m the building it’s so much easier”

Hughes, who ranks among the state’s top ten wmnmgest voll^ball coaches, believes the program will remain in good hands

“It’s a good program with solid kids and solid coaches. I’m not baling out,” he said “I still feel Churchill can be com­petitive and have solid success ”

After winning the 2002 WLAA tournament, Churchill was forced to forfeit five of its six playoff wins and its cham­pionship trophy after Hughes self-reported himself when he discovered a rules violation

He had used two JV players called up for the varsity tour­nament in their 19th regular season date, one over the maxi­mum allowable MHSAA limit

But Hughes never flinched about doing the honorable thing, blaming only himself, for the mistake He said he couldn’t have lived with him­self had he let it go

“I was not cognizant of the situation,” he told the Observer in February o f2002 “I just didn’t think It was not a ques­tion of being Ignorant I should have known It was my mis­take It hit me like a ton of bncks when I realized it There’s no excuse ’

Hughes also believes players win games, not coaches

‘You set excellence as a goal and the kids will buy into that,” he said It s not the same as winning but you try and play

as well as you can And it’s enjoyable to play when it hap­pens

“You talk about improving and you try to get better in terms of practice You find one aspect of the game to get better at There’s always something to shoot at But it’s never perfec­tion because we’re people ”

Hughes’ philosophy of coachmg volleyball went beyond wins and losses

“The games are student- player oriented,” he said “Practice is coach-onented You win because of the leader­ship of the kids”

In ’91, Hughes enjoyed a spe- aa l season

Although unranked the entire year, Churchill relied on precision passing and stellar defense resulting in the school’s second state champi­onship, a 15-13,16-7 victory over Temperance Bedford in the finals

“We knew we were a lot bet­ter than people thought, but once we won the Schoolcraft tournament, against some of the finest teams in the state, we felt we had a chance,” H u^es said

“But our only goal that year was to play our best during the year and play better than ^ e game before ”

It was a philosophy that cer­tainly worked well for Hughes, who had only one losing season m 26 years

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Association can levy assessmentsWe have recently been assessed a substantial sum fo r a new roof with no explanation as to where the money has been going for many years. When I asked to see the signed bids, neither the board nor the management company would produce them . I fee! the money is being spent frivolously on unneeded items and to o much control has been turned over to th e management company. Are there any laws In the state o f Michigan governing how a board can assess members fo r major repairs? Is it not necessary to assess residents equally at the same time and are there any laws governing how a board or management company handle the finances and present information to the owners?

You have a multitude of questions regardmg the goveram| of the association, many which are dependent upon what your condominium documents provide Most documents allow the board some flexibility m levying assessments to make repairs and/or replacements of the common dements as opposed to requinng approval from the co-owners if capital improvements are undertaken As to the actions of the management company and the board, you are best advised to consult with a knowledgeable condominium lawyer who can advise you as to whether or not there are abuses by the management company and/or the board since you have various nghts as a co- owner, both under the condominium documents, the nonprofit corporation act, and the condommium statutes, including the right to inspect the books, records and contracts of the association unless they are pnvileged

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Realtors find many rewardsBY DOUG FUNKESTAFF WRITER

Some Realtors love the work for its unlimited income potential, others for the ability to set their own schedules

Most enjoy meeting and sharing in the happiness of clients, others socializing with colleagues

Some home sales profes­sionals relish walking through beautiful homes, others the challenge of put­ting together deals

For many, it’s a combina­tion of reasons

“I guess it’s because it’s so people intensive and so diverse,” said Janice Grupido, broker/owner of Countryside GMAC offices in Rochester and IVoy “It’s not the same job Monday through Friday It’s change, challenge and constant learning

“And the pure pleasure of helping people,” Grupido added “If you don’t have that, you’re in the wrong business ”

Grupido obtained her real estate license m 1977 after she and her husband literally built their own home 1 thought it was a logical progression,” she said

Big money, Grupido said, doesn’t come easy

“It takes a lot of stamina, a lot of hard work,” she said “There’s a huge learning curve and the matter of sticking with it ’

STAYING AC TIVE

Nancy Sielaff, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Schweitzer, Bloomfield Hills, is 74 years old and has been m the business for 13 years

“It serves to get me up in the morning, to get moving, to go to the office and relate to people and not feel out of the main­stream of life,” she said

‘My customers become my friends, they really do,’ Sielaff added That’s pretty nice at my age - to have increasing friend­ships ”

i ^ d y Norman, associate broker with Century 21 Town & Country, Birmingham, has been matching sellers and buyers for 22 years

“It’s the ability to be rewarded for quali­ty work - financially and personal satisfac­tion,” he said “Having people know that my name is associated with quality service

“I’ve had repeated $20 miUion-plus sales years and ow r $250 million in career sales,” Nornian added “I consider the value and repeated success I’ve had proba­bly puts me in the top two or three agents m Oakland County”

Putting together deals gives Curt Carson, a broker with RE/MAX Encore in Cl^feton, a big rush

“You have to deal ■with all the different issues that come up with particular par­ties, take care of problems,” he said

“Recently, I had an issue where clients were m an expensive house, the econon^ changed and they needed to sell Initially, they had tihe house listed too high It was on the market for two years Someone referred the sellers to me

“The house was in foreclosure and we ended up selling the house two weel« before the end of the redemption penod, but we couldn’t close in time because the bank said it wouldn’t do the deal

“I took It to court, the bank capitulated The key was taking care of these people The bank got what it needed, the buyers got a home they wanted and the sellers got out clean

“We’re in business to make a profit to feed our families,” Carson said ‘We truly are interested in helping our clients, pro­tecting them ”

JERRY 20LYNSKYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Mary Keoleian, affiliated with Real Estate One in West Bloomfield, ergoys finding a house fo r somebody and seeing that they're excited and pleased about it

HOW TO JOIN RANKSProspective real estate agents m

Michigan must be at least 18 years of ageBefore embarking on a sales career agents must complete a pre-ltcensmg class of 40 hours with instruction in such areas as real estate law, financial responsibilities agency, fair housing and ethics,Private companies some larger real estate franchises and community col­leges offer the class on a regular basis Cost ranges from about $195 to $225Then there s the matter of passing the state licensing exam ($46)Agents generally affiliate with an office, work as independent contrac­tors and are paid on a commission basis They set their own schedules Agents usually are responsible for their own business plans and expenses including but not limited to paying taxes health care costs and retirement contributions from commissions Business expenses are tax deductible

HAPPY TOGETHER

Phil and Bev Anderlie, a husband-wife team, have been affiliated with Clark 8c Fron in Livonia for 13 and six years, respectively

That’s the big kick for Fhil“It’s absolutely wonderful we get to

spend so much time together,’ he said “As for other things, I enjoy meeting different people, different cultures you tdk to You meet all walks of life,” he said

“Also, when you find the perfect house, whether it’s first-time buyer, sec­ond-time buyer or third-time buyer that matches up when they h ^ t up, that’s cool”

Phil Anderlie shares a story that illus­

trates almost all of those points ‘We went to a home together They

called us about a mailing wehad done It was a couple from India They wanted to sell on their own They got a value for the house In two weeks they called back and said, ‘Please list our house ’

“T ^ en we listed it, I went down to Flonda to pick up a car and Bev sold it,” he continued ‘W e ve sold seven houses through that family When someone decides^to sell, you have 10 to 15 adults sitting around asking questions It’s kind of a unique experience on culture

“I know that family now wouldn’t call anyone but us,” he said “Business is like a tree Every customer is a branch Whether you re a small branch or a large branch, you re going to get the same care Money comes on its own ”

ON TH E HUNT

Mary Keoleian, affiliated with Real Estate One in West Bloomfield, appreci­ates the hunting aspect of the work

“The thing I probably enjoy most is finding a house for somebody, seeing that they’re excited and pleased about it That gives me a lot of satisfaction,” she said

It’s especially rewarding when clients bring repeat business

“I sold a couple a home in West Bloomfield It was my listing,” Keoleian said “The buyers were transferred the next year and I sold the house again

“They were in Germany 2-1/2 years and when they returned, the guy asked his wife, ‘Who do you want to work with?’She said she "wanted to go with me, and I found them a l;ouse in Novi

Tou get to be close to some of ihese people,” Keoleian said “There’s a lot of emotion involved in moving They were so happy, so grateful It w'as so nice working with them ”

Sandy Doner, associate broker with Remenca Hometbwn III, Canton, would seem to speak for most colleagues with her summation

“The people I meet, it’s so versatile the different personalities,” said the 23- year veteran

“Being part of one of the most impor­tant decisions people make in their life­times,” Doner added “That’s why it’s so challenging Every transaction is different, no repetition Everythmg is new and excit­ing

“Also, flexibility, being able to make your own schedule, your own hours,” she said

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its annual sprouts - “Home for Sale” signs popping up around every comer You can increase the chance of success during this house hunting season - and per­haps even avert disaster - by doing a htde mortgage homework first

Researching your mort­gage possibilities does not mean merely phoning a dozen lenders to pnce out 30-year loans This tack will likely get you 12 lavish promises designed to lure you into the door

Before selecting a lender to fund your family's largest purchase, consider other important factors besides interest rate

First, your best “quoted” interest rate is totally worth­less if your loan officer can­not deliver as promised Every experienced Realtor will tell you that almost every foiled real estate deal IS due to botched financing You need a lender who is capable of getting your money to the closing table professionally and on time

Some mortgage lenders show up for business when the market is hot, then close up shop during the off-sea­son Fair weather lenders may not be your best choice Would you select a part-time or “discount” heart surgeon to operate on a family mem­ber, or an ‘ e-attorney’ to handle your family’s estate"?

Choosing a competent and ethical loan officer is no easy task as they are scat­tered throughout the indus­try No single bank or mort­gage company has cornered the market on top talent You are as likely to find a “Schlep’ loan officer m a well-advertised mortgage company or bank as in a smaller Mom-and-Pop shop

A safe bet for choosing a winning mortgage loan offi­cer is “word-of-mouth” Beware 'This is not a movie, so make sure you use a strong, credible referral source

Finally, tech savvy lenders can mal^ your life much easier Many now have access to Automated Underwriting that allows them to get loan approvals veiyquiddy Underwnting speed can sometifries be as important as price, some­times more A loan officer who has invested in time- savmg technologies is more apt to have his or her mind on the details of your trans­action

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Richard F. Corona Jr. joins Skanska USA Buildmg Michigan Division, F a rm in ^ n Hills, as project manager He bnngs 30 years of construction expenence, most recently as an esti­mator with Michielutti Brothers

Corona has a master’s degree in education from Western Michigan

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Albert Kahn Associates, (archi­tect) Detroit, The Chiistman Co., (contractor) Lansing and the State o f Michigan (owner) won for best team project m the state completed by a member

Their entry was the Michigan Hall of Justice, Lansing

The six-story, 280,000-square- foot building joms under one r o ^ the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court o f Appeals, administrative ofdces and a new Public Learning Center

DeMariaBuildmg, (contrac­tor) Novi, AagdUni fikAssodates Architects, Ann Arbor, and Eastern MiddganUniversity, (owner) combined to win for best team proj­ect in W a^tenaw County under $3 million Their entry was Crossroads Marketplace, 6,000 square feet o f reno­vations o f the din­ing commons at the Hoyt Conference Center

Fhoenis: ContractCHS, B ow m & R dn, (architect) and the Michigan Antique F iieE i^pnm D t Preservatmn Group, (owner) Ypsilanti, teamed to win for best team project in Washtenaw County over $3 milhon

Their entry was a renovation and addition totaling 12,000 square feet for a museum dedi­cated to firefight­ing

David Esau, vice president of Cornerstone Design, Ann Arbor, received the associ­ation’s Vander Hyden Award for accomplishment and advocacy/serv- iceto the industry

Also, Safe2Work, an Internet-based system that tracks safety awareness framing and drug screening status of Michigan’s union­ized construction population, was reco^ized as the best innovation.

The program began as a collab­oration among the Great Lakes Construction Alliance, Management and Unions Serving Together and Coastal Training Technologies Corp

Grubb & Ellis, acommercial real estate firm in Southfield, recent­ly was involved in a couple of major transactions

M ich ^ Rist, of the firm’s invest­ment group, rep­resented the seller and found the buyer for Woodland Square Shopping Center m Livonia

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PLYMOUTH $214,900Q u ir i ty & P r id e T h ro u g h o u t 3 B R 2 B A ra n ch w /2 c a r g a r G o u rm e t k it w / lo ts o f c u p b o a r d s & p a n t ry sp a c e F o rm a l D R w /b u ilt- in s o p e n s to L R w /c a th c e ilin g B ric k F P & 3 s e a s o n ro o m La rge fe nc ed ^ r < ■ ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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DEARBORN $138,800W e ll m a in ta in e d 3 b d rm b r ic k ra n c h in fa m ily n e ig h b o rh o o d U p d a te s in c lu d e k it v in y l w indow s fu rn a c e C /A ro o f & m o re H w f lo o r s in 3 b d rm s C ity c e rts c o m p le te d F u ll b a s e m e n t w / fu ll b a th (B G L 3 5 L IN ) 8 8 8 -8 70 9105

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GARDEN CITY $149,900M ov e r ig h t m l U p d a te s re m o d k it o a k c a b s h rw d f i t /o (e x c k i t } n e w e r s id in g & g u tte rs n e w d o o rs F in b s m t w /w e t b a r c e ra m ic t i le & c a rp e t in g 1 /2 b a & g la s s b lo c k w n d w s 2 5 ca r g a r w /o p e n e r A /C (B G L 1 2 S H E )8 8 8 8 7 0 9105

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These are the Observer & Eccentric' area residential real estate closings recordedthe weeks of Dec 2 6 at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office Listed below are cities addresses and sales prices

Canton885 Burlington S247 000721 Comet Ct $16000044285 Cranberry $235 0007022 2 Spring S238XI0047513 Glengarry $32000045183 Indian Creek $2050008622 Mannington $2550001553Manton S225000696 Merrlmac $17200048180 Royal Pomte $422 00042496 SsitZ $194000136 Sheffield $217000896 Wildwood $2230002608Woodmont

GardffiCity$227000

509 Areola $14200031706 Barton $13700030155 Sock $15200032703 Bock $18700033448 Bock \ $14000032592 Dover $1450006026 Helen \ \ $132 00029931 Leona $135 00028625 Leona W O 00028030 Sheridan $75 00029554 Sheridan

Uvonia$142 000

30152 Acacia $19800034023 Ann Arbor $16300038208 Ann Arbor $8800014021 Areola $17900014160 Areola $17700014222 Areola $1810009830 Berwick $17200036849 Bristol $260000

11326 Brookfield $156000 13628 Berkshire11531 Cardwell $135 000 11675 Butternut14737 Country Club $185000 11157 Chestnut33992 Coventry $165000 41600 Lindsay17456 Fairway $234 000 130 S Evergreen8886 Floral $188000 11823 Sycamore11755 Haller $100000 4W97W Ann Arbor10028 Hartel $172 000 8810 Woodlore South13970 Hillcrest $165000 1046 York14357 Hix $212000 Redford9427 Houghton $212000 11403 Arnold14086 Hubbard $228 000 9911 Brady32838 Indiana $180000 9101 Columbia30443 Industrial $330000 13426 Crosley14280 Katie $85000 9390 Dale31243 Kendall $170000 9336 Dixie

37^0 Kingsbury $300000 19925 Five Points36544 Kingsbury $230000 18298 Fox36540 Ladywood $220 000 15265 Garfield9403 Lament $178000 17615 Glenmore19315 Lathers $258 000 15634 KInloch14644 Merriman $93 000 17166 Kinloch28947 Minton $155 000 18661 KInloch30789 Minton $155000 19474 Lennane37860 N Laurel Park $222 000 8842 Marionl« 97 Norman $197000 11364 Marion19856 Norwich $295000 23350 Meadow Park15335 Norwich $196000 12681 Mercedes17341 Sfamwich $214000 19^2 NegauneeH628 Stark $161OOQ 17446 Noisome34142 Trillium $110000 15899 Pomona34190 Trillium $105000 15744 Ryland34238 Trillium $320 000 $148000

34255 Trillium $309000 9167 Seminole $144000

17897 University Park $153 000 12025 Tecumseh $70000

18325 University Park $145000 12025 Tecumseh $130000

27475 Vargo $163 000 26924 W Davison $155000

15425 WKue Skies $260000 19350 Wakenden $91000

32210 W Chicago $195000 Westland

17685 Westbrook $256 000 30512 Avondale $133 000

32449 Wisconsin $160000 30758 Avondale $113000

14219 Woodside $198000 33729 Beechnut $168000

Plymouft 32564 Benson $1400008542 Berwick $140 000

$500000 8565 Berwick $145000$145000 35101 Cady $139000$225 000 38348 Cherry Hill $180000$199000 38501 Cherry Hill $163000$390 000 7626 Cherrywood $57000$150 000 7661 Flam ngo $162 000$155000 1624 Flynn $90000

$446000 34438 Glen $133000$261000 34718 Glen $121000

35530 Glen $93 000$103 000 6520 Harmon $143,000$144000 7485 Harrison $114000$156000 34455 Hazelwood $159000$128000 35640 Hazelwood $116000$120000 30504 Hiveley $88000$128000 30504 HIveley $135 000$60000 34330 Hunter $149 000$127000 7449 Lathers $102000$60000 29057 Medonaid $80000$119000 32123 Melton $115000$116000 32741 Merritt $155000$80000 37131 Korene $160000

$150000 6310 Pembrook $230000$127000 39248 Phlox $173000$105000 7765 Princeton $138000$127000 7415 Randy $171000$165000 1293$ Sutton $160000$145 000 31223 Steinhauer $130000$92000 7682 Tern $145 000

$126000 33736 Warren $133 000$116000

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CANTONBETTER THAN NEW CANTON CONDO!Beautiful gas fireplace In great room and first floor laundry are only 2 o f the features of this 2 bedroom home (P91 HUN) $169 900

GARDEN CITYCHARMING GARDEN CITY BUNGALOWT h is 3 bedroom G arden C ity B u n g ^o w is a IC k M any m any updates p lus ^ r a large garage and a big fenced ya rd w ith deck H urry o n ly $134 500 (P D E E )$ 13 4 500

GARDEN CITYTHIS IS A 10 Peilect 3 bedroom 2 bath bnek Ranch Rnished baswnent with b a ft M a ry many updates big 2 car gaiage Newer appliances stay Must see' Only $147000 (P50LAT)

PLYMOUTHRIDGEWOOD HILLS SUB #2 Professionally decora ted 4 bedroom 2 /« ba th Colonial G orgeous F lo r id a room G utted ba th new w indow s roo f & w ood flo o rs F irep lace In fam ily room Pro-fin ished basem ent firs t floor laundry Featured in Parade o f H om es (P50PIN) $429 900

PLYMOUTHPLYMOlfTH CROSSING SUB Spectacular 3 bedroom 2/4 bath Colonial Crown moiefing freshly painted New kitohen w if t i^and & grarute counter t ( ^ new baths ^ m a c e air conditioning & roof Huge 2 tie r deck with gazebo. (P01 PLY) $334 900

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BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LO T - Murry on f t is 3 bedroom r ^ h situsded on a huge treed lot w ift perennials and fsatunng newer roof many newer windows spacious family room with Replace newer doorwall leads to 3 tiered deiik, 2 car at^ched garage Neutral decor One year home proteidion plan $184909 (211EL)

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U K E A NEW HOME - Triple lot & gorgeoi^ 3 bedroom bric^ ranch totally updated & formal dining room too Attached garage large kitchen full U n ite d basement and 1t4 baths Tons of updates $106 900(649HA)

STUNNING C APE COD - Open floor plan in this 3 bedroom cape cod in Canton Great room master suite dining room & kitchen with golf cou^e view Fireplace in great room with vaulted ceilings. Master bath and first floor launciiy Absolutely fabulous home $379900 (797SA)

A L L T H E ELEM EN TS THAT MAKE FOR R E A L COMFORT! - Tantalizing updated ranch with easyoare landsc^e Big “room-lo-rurf yard 2 car garage spacious living room w ift bay window Updated eating-space kitchen with all appliances Finished basement with rec room full b a ft & bedroom Central air c ^ in g fans fully fenced new vinyl siding &newerwindows $168,300 (290NO)

UND ER $197,000 IN NORTH C ANTO N - With m ^ y updates this besuittfully kept home is a ffo rd ^ ly priced Open floor p l» i neutral decor oak kitchen w ift ceramic tile and remodeled bath Awesome fireplace In temily room and bay wndow in living room Extra large yard backs up to commons area Very nice hom e'$196 900 (S56SA)

S OUTHERN EXPOS U RE - Soft and Inviting with slight contemporary flair 'H iree bedroom 2 story Bacira to open area Wonderful master ^ l o u s basement Neutral $289000(384ST)

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C ANTO N C O LO N IA L - Sunflower Ullage move in condition Clean & bnght neutral decor Four bedrooms ^ d 27: baths Master suite with jetted tub separate ehower and walknn closet Lsuge room sizes, 2 sto iy foyer has hardwood floors, baths have ceramic tile p ro fe s s lw )^ landscaped fln i^e d b a ^m e n t with extra storage and more

SPRING DELIGHT - Great for starters or reflrees Gorgeous ranch Large master bedroom (could be converted back Into 2 bedrooms for a 3 bedroom home) new oak kitchen and l^ g e living room All appliances ^a y larger lot Bring your checkbook $112 900 {425FL)

INVITING ft SPACIOUS - Enjoy hardwood floors & cove ceilings Updated oak kitchen Family room with fireplace 4 bedrooms and 2A baths Parbally finished basement 2A car garage covered bilck patto and 2 000 square feet Nicely updated Welccme home' $220 000 (726MA)

A B S O LU TELY B EAU TIFU L -Gorgeous 4 bedroom 3/4 bath home Offers large family room with fireplace dining room open kitchen flnished basement library and 3 car garage Large lot with landscaping Master bedroom has vaulted ceiling & master b a ft with Jacuzzi tu bA m u stse e $419900(832RO)

IM M A C U U TE CANTON HOME! -Move in and enjoy th is better than new raised Ranch Awesome Euro white kitchen new ceramic floor fresh paint & ceramic baths Cozy fireplace oversized garage and dnve Great loti Call ter more details'$249 900 (740NO)

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IT S A BIGGIECustom brick colonial over 3000 sq f t Built in 1987 4 big bedrooms 2 5 baths Tudor styling Huge basement even under fam ily room Sprinkler system Immediate occupancy $334 900

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Century 21 Hartford North

AWESOME 1275 $q ft home 7 6 x 2 1 7 lot Priced fo r quick sale 17719 Indian

(313) 794 2350

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STONEY CREEK RIDGE Model Home many upgrades 4 bed room 2 A bath 3202 s q ft $459900 248 656 3731

COME BUY 201 N Vermont 4 bedroom 1 bath, 1240 s q ft bungalow w / 1 1 ^ car garage 1 mile from downtown $189000 Info 248 307 0975

RANCH 1036 sq f t totally remodeled 3 bedroom 1 bath 2 5 car garage $129900 (248)559 5925

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CHARMING S LYON HOMEfo r sale by motivated owners Asking $160000 1350 sq f t bi level A must see' Call fo r appointment (248) 437 5375CONTEMPORARY CUSTOM BUILT 4600 sq ti home on19 acres 3 bedroom 3 5 baths w ith a pond Paved road & driveway Across from Walnut Creek Country Club $800000 (248)486 2667

PRICED BELOW MARKETBui!t2000 2554 sq ft 4 bed rooms NE Troy Troy schools $308000 248 705 0539

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-POWDERHORN SUBDIVI SION' 1968 custom bu ilt ranch nicelst lot in the sub $337 000 Financing available Lender (248) 73^6666

AWARD WINNING5 bedroom 4 bath three fireplaces huge gourm et kitchen w ith granite & marble Custom upgrades throughout Built in 1999 3 car garage circular drive Priced to sell Call lo r details $760 0001

734 525 9600 Century 21 Hartford North

By Owner W onderful detached condo in desirable gated community Bnght spa clous open floor plan with cathedra! ceilings & beautiful views 3 bedrooms 3 Vz baths large firs t floor master su ite fin ished walkout $329000 248 496 6575

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4 bedroom home w/m any updates windows roof floor covering & painting Great location W est Bloomfield schools Side entry garage $259 900

SPACIOUS AND STUNNING Frankel built in Bloomfield on the Lake 1st f lo o r master w/custom built in furniture & bath w/Roman tub 2 story ceiling m living room Open floor plan o f 4 500 sq f t of living area 1st flo o r laundry5 bedroom 3 bath 2 lav $529 999Century 21 MJL Corporate

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BY OWNER 1200 s q f t 3bedroom ranch most everyth ing new $129 900 Callafter 11am 702 263 7355

BY OWNER 529 S Sybald3 bedroom 11/2 bath family room many updates Inctud ing remodeled baths new windows roof driveway & hardwood floors Bonus room in basement $179 900

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QUIET SUBI2 bedroom ranch w / a new 2 car garage $88 000

GREAT STARTERI3 bedroom ranch w/m any updates $115900

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SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOMColonial on 1/3 acre lo t' Built in 1990 Attached 2 car garage fu ll basement Very clean $144 900 Call Pat Higgins 313 754 1342 313 274 8911

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GARDEN CITY Beautiful inside and out Move right into th s 3 bedroom updated ranch Huge kitchen w /tile floor and m ini bay window 2nd bay w indow in living room Full basement 2 5 car deep garage Sprinklers and m ore ' Call fo r you private showing today (31 BR)

LIVONIA Affordable living in excellent L ivonia neighbor hood w ith th is darting updated 3 bedroom ranch 1238 square feet o f living space includes white kitchen w/hardwood floors extending into d ining room newer carpet w indows & more 2 5 car garage $157 500 (36GR)

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White Lake 7132 BIscayne S/Highland E/Bogie Lk

Beautiful Lakefront Home 3 BD 1 5 BA huge kitchen great room w/vaulted ceiling 2 3/4 car garage 5 heated crawl space Deck oveiiooks all sports Lake Neva IncI pontoon boat Only $289 900

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BLOOMFIELD Adams Woods Stunning 3100 so f t 3 bed room 31/2 baths 3 fire places 2 car garage oak floors granite counters top quality $439 000

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Bloomfield Hills 2 bedroom 2 bath (Jacuzzi in master) 2nd level condo A ll appliances $113 000 248 338 0283

BRIGHTON - NEAR US 23 and196 1 1/2 Story 1310 s q ft $172 000 (810)229 7045

FARMINGTON HILLS 14 Mile By owner 1 bedropm 1st floor $82 000 248 496 9734

FARMINGTON HILLS 38213 Saratoga Cr Sun 1 5 (o ff I t Mile W o f Halsted) Lovely stylish condo 3 bedrooms 2 14 bath near golf Agents ok $228 000 (248) 426 0662

FARMINGTON HILLS DONT RENT BUY THIS Neutral sharp 1 master walk In closet in unit laundry Custom kitchen cabinets newer floor dishwasher washer/dryer and central a ir Newer upscale window treatments Recessed lights Pool tennis $92000 Century 21 MJL Corporate

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Farmington Hills ranch condo in Greenpomte at Copper Creek 2 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage many upgrades exc move in condi tion & great location By owner $220 000 Calf fo r appointment 248-489 3961

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FARMINGTON HILLS LUXURY CONDO Open Sat & Sun 1-4 30311 Meadowridge S Immaculate 3 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath 2700 sq ft end unit ranch 10 cathedral ceilings hardwood flo o rs fin ished walkout lower level w/wine cel lar $304 900 (248) 888-0021FARMINGTON HILLS PRICED TO SELL! 2 bedroom 2 5 bath fin ished basement w/extras $221 900 248-437 3151HOLLY SCHOOLS - Beautiful roomy condo w ith open floor plan! Neat and freshly painted th is 2 bedroom condo includes extra high ceilings master bedroom w ith walk in closet liv ing room and doorwall to deck End unit with private entrance 1 car garage and Holly Schools $112000

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LIVONIA - TH E WOODSSuper sharp 2 bedroom 1 1 /2 bath 2 story condo Finished basem ent attached garage newer kitchen plus many updates Clubhouse w ith alt season pool Close to x ways Walk to Parisian and banks

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734-622-8080 x243NORTHVILLE 2 Story 1200 sq ft 2 b r totally remodeled $165 000 248 380 1611wwwHNO COM ID#16148NORTHVILLE CONDO 7Mile Area Built 1986 2 bed room 2 bath spacious yet cozy all appliances new win dows fresh ly painted $133 900 248-420 7612NORTHVILLE Highland Lakes 2 bedroom 1 5 baths kitchen o r carpet allowance Home warranty Partially finished basement $154 500

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CENTURY 21 HartfordPLYMOUTH WOODGATE1400 sq f t ranch Pool & clubhouse 1 car garage $194 000 734 4551811ROCHESTER HILLS detached condo 3 bedrooms walk out basement 2 car garage Im m ediate possession $259 900 (248) 651 3042

ROCHESTER Stony Ridge Like new 2 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage c a open flo o r plan Walk to downtown $264900

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Southfield 2 bedroom 2 bath 1st f i condo washer/dryer in unit newly decorated 12 M ile & Evergreen area $119 900

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TROY Midtown square 2 bed room 2 5 hath 2 car garage All appliances Birmingham schools Buy $251 500 or rent $1576 248 334 0221WESTLAND CONDO AnnA rbor Tr/Mernman Unique 1 bedroom lo ft Contemporary f la ir Livoma schools $60000 734 953 9061

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park/close to I 96 Starting at $525313-538-2497

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Over 1456 sq ft Starting at $1225

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248 473 5180

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HUIMINQTON MANOR APTSDeluxe studio & 1 bedroom carport 1ST3M ONTHSRENT 50% OFF' (W ith approved credit) 248 888 0868

FARMINGTON PLAZA APTSDeluxe 1 and 2 bedrooms starting at $500 up Heat included w ater pool Ask about our special!

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Franklin AreaW EATH ER STO N E

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GARDEN C IT Y - 2 bedroom refngerator & stove new car pet freshly painted $625/mo $625 deposit 313 645 0348

Grand River Middlebelt Great Location

Near B o ^ o rd Hospital Livonia Mall and

Downtown Farmington w ith Clarenceville

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C ED A R iD G EA P AR TM EN TSLimited Time Specied

1 and 2 Bedroom Units FROM $639

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storage w ith in apt (Enter on Tuiane

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Except Wednesday

248-471-5020586-775-8208

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LIVONIA • Curtis Creek AptsFarmington Rd 6 1/2 Mi Private entrances washer/dry e r from $715 248-473-0365

LIVONIA 1 & 2 Bedroom apts Heat & blinds Included Carpet th ru out Pool Ask fo r Special! 734 425 5360L ivon ia 1 bedroom $645 heat/water included Luxury quality apts 248 477 5755

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(next to the Micro Center Store)

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248- 589-3355

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w ith heat included Only $585

(248) 588-1486

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MOVE IN SPECIAL2 bedroom updated private S Lyon schools $650 $800 a m onth short term lease available (248)640 7531

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NOVIOn Grand River between Meadowbrook & Novi Rd

248-348-0626

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Close to downtown Plymouth'

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19400 Mayfidid o ff Seven M ile Rd between

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patio or balcony deluxe appliances

optional carport248 473 3983 586 775 8293

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(734) 455 1215

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734-416-5840’ Some restrictions apply

PLYMOUTH SHELDON PARK APTS

Spacious 2 bedroom central a ir Caiport Pool $655

Call (734)453 8811PLYMOUTH 1 bedroom living room appliances -i- washer/dryer c/a $650-i- u tlii ties & security 734 591 1708

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PLYMOUTH OLD VILLAGE super nice 2 bedroom laun d ry a ir deck dishwasher more $790 Also studio apart m ent$565 (734) 455-4169

PLYMOUTH 1 bedroom upper unit newly decorated large size lots o f storage Heat included $605 per month

734 459 9507

PLYMOUTH 2 bedroom in old village L a rg e s t^ wittvprivate entry Lot o f storage Heat included $705 per month

734 459 9507

BEDFORD AREATelegraph 5 Mile EASTER SPECIAL

Clean Quiet Building Carpet Walk in Closet Heat & Water Included

1 Bedroom $495 Credit Check & References

313 532 9234

(near downtown) 1 bedroom No pets $565/m o Heat & water included Efficiency available a t $525/mo 248 651 8090

ROYAL OAK Between 12 & 13 Mile o ff Coolidge 1 bed room apt newly redecorated carpet $540/mo Heat & water included (248) 488 2251

ROYAL OAK 1 bedroom heat/water washer/dryer bal cony pool updated kitchen + more $650 248 733 9902

L A F A Y E H ECOURT

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living roomDishwasher/high speed

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(248) 547-2053

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South Lyon Washington Manor

South Lyon Housing Commission is now taking applications fo r one bed room apartments located adjacent to McHattie Park Utilities included VVashing ton Manor is a federally subsidized apartment com plex available to seniors 62 yrs & older and/or dis abled individuals currently receiving Social Security Benefits Please call 734-455 3670 ext 222 fo r an application

SouthfieldCOUNTRY CORNER

Huge Apartments & Town Homes

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700 sq f t $550 Price shown is fo r 1 y r lease

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BLOOMFIELD WEST SHORT TERMJiENTAL

Furnished 1 & 2 bedroom apts in small quiet com plex next to park Includes dishes linens etc Cleaning services available Rents from $800 Heat & water Included

248 681 8309

BURLINGTON APTS1111 N Old Woodward • Completely Furnished ♦ has short te rm and month to month lease arrangements during renovations to transform Birmingham s finest into Woodward Place of Birmingham Condomin turns For leasing infor mation please call

(248) 646 1111

Plymouth (City) Large fu r nished studio Includes all util Ities Ideal fo r single $560 per month plus deposits Call after 6 30 pm 734 434 6686

Condos & Townhousss

It s time to Spring Into a new townhome or apartment We have a variety o f several prime locations in Birming ham Spacious and updated our 1 and 2 bedroom rentals include vertical blinds central air fu ll basements with hook ups fc r washer and dryer and covered parking Prices start at only $820 1 cat ok with fee ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS EHO

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS 1 large bedroom hardwood floors carport No pets $750/mo

(248)643 9079

CANTON condoSheldon/Warren 3 bedroom clean new upgrades No pets $950 734 459 7289FARMINGTON HILLS newer 3 bedroom 2 5 bath finished basement deck 2 car attached garage fireplace $1750/mo (248) 361 7452KEE6Q HARBOR 2 bedrooms Sylvan Lake front Cass Lake access Heat & water included $825/mo 1st month rent free 248 681 1232LIVONIA 5 M ile /M id iliebe lt

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248 521 1978PLYMOUTH • 2 bedroom Pool carport Utilities mctud ed Immediate availability FREE APRIL RENT' No dogs $795/mo 248 960 9767BEDFORD CONDO 2 bedroom 1 bath $810/mo

248-442 7091ROCHESTER HILLS

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Call (586) 978 9572TROY Midtown square 2 bed room 2 5 bath 2 car garage All appliances Birmingham schools Buy $255000 or rent $1575 248 334-0221

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CANTON 3 bedroom bath tn level appliances Immediate occupancy Dis counted rent 248 855-4953FaimiUgton H ills near 10 Mile & Middlebelt 2 & 3 bed room duplexes w ith 2 car attached garage very clean security deposit & 1 year min Imum lease no pets For more info call 248 477 4189NORWAYNE 3 bedrooms Updated kitchen & bath utility room new carpet Freshly painted $699 313 278 0282PLYMOUTH Attractive upper 2 bedroom a ir carpeted dishwasher $650 + security Avalable May 1st No pets

734 453 1735PLYMOUTH Old Village Avail 5 1 100 y r old renovated 3 story 3 bedroom 2 bath app liances $985 734 459 2991PLYMOUTH W alk to down town 1 bedroom newly deco rated fu ll basement No pets $675/mo 734 455 8599ROCHESTER 2 bedroom w / finished basement C/A fire place & garage $1195/mo

ShareNet (248)642 1620ROCHESTER 2 bedrooms 1 5 baths heat paid Living dm mg kitchen washer dryer carpoit $995 248 656 3465

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2205 Starr 2 bedroom 1 bath luxury duplex w ith air fireplace basement w ith hookups & yard Pets wel come $78000

(248) 354 9119 Ext 206TROY 3 Bedroom 2 5 bath 1 car garage no pete $975/mo plus utilities p lus security

(248) 642 9448

BIRMINGHAM Spotless 2 bedroom upper c/a hard woods First month free $875+secunty 248-643 0427DEARBORN 2 bedroom upper fla t w/den private basement $650/mo includes water fridge oven 734-462 4057OLD BEDFORD Upper studio fla t $345 -I- security Credit check No pets 313 534 2044Plymouth Clean 1 bedroom stove refrigerator water included $495/mo

Call 248 437 8741PLYMOUTH Downtown Small 1 bedroom appliances wash er/dryer air all utilities No pets $550 (248) 345 2552

PLYMOUTH' 1Upper flat unit at $550/mo including all utilities & kitchen appliances Some storage no laundry Drive by 8 /3 N Holbrook east of M ill north off Plymouth take flyer

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BIRMINGHAM 3 bedroom remodeled ranch attached garage $1350 No pets Non smoking 248 643 9079BIRMINGHAM 1085 Bird 2 bedroom bungalow hard wood floors basement 1 car garage great location $995/mo 248 618 8486BIRMINGHAM NearDowntovm Sharp 3 bedroom new kitchen fireplace base ment 1 5 garage New paint and hardwood floors central air & more $1800/month plus security Pager (313) 940 0989 o r Call (734) 283 2262BIRMINGHAM Nice 2 bed room w ith all appliances $900/mo Credit re p o r t& 1 1/2 month security dep required Ask fo r Norm (248) 280 4777

C 21 Town & CountryBIRMINGHAM 2 bedroom ranch air hardwoods pets neg $750/mo Smalt charge RENTAL PROS 248 373 RENTBIRMINGHAM Charming newly updated in town 3 bed room 1 5 bath A ir alarm appliances fam ily room deck garage fireplace $1950

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PLYMOUTH $499,900B E A U T IF U L P LY M O U TH H O M E ! O pen floo r plan 4 bedroom s 3 5 ba ths O a k kit w /island M aster su ite offers 2nd firep lace F in is h e d b a s e m e n t w /1 0 c e i l in g s professional da rk rm & full bath (23H48269)

PLYMOUTH $389,900B U ILT 2 0 00 W /3120 SQ U AR E FE E T th is im pressive 4 BR 3 5 BA co lon ia l is sim ply the best deal in P lym o u ^ Offers great layout w /h u g e k itc h e n 2 FP 3 c a r g a ra g e & m oreni(W 51159)

734-455-7000 P C 0 7 0 8 1 2 734-591-9200

BLOOMFIELD HILLS $384,900 B E S T O F B L O O M F IE L D ! F low ing cen tr entrance large room s large property wraps poo l B lo o m fie ld H ills s ch o o ls loca tio n lo ca tio n ' P riced to s e ll' B lue ch ip '(64R ID 2)

248-348-6430

K L u . - iCANTON S339.900SCOTTY, B EAM M E H O M E lo in is loveiy ^ bdrm 2 5 bath colon ia l in P lym outh/C anton s c h o o l d is t r ic t B e a u t ifu l ly d e c o ra te d Baybrooke Maintained to perfection C all for an appointm ent!{23S45389)

734-455-7000

CANTON $339,000B IG H O U S E , B IG P O S S IB IL IT IE S ! Newow ne rs needed ! O ne o f th e la rgest hom es in a sm a ll sub in the cen te r o f C anton G reat b u y ! N e e d s s o m e w o rk M a k e it a showplace!(32BAY2)

248-348-6430

PLYMOUTH $309,900L IG H T & BR IG H T O P E N FLO O R P LA N !W o n d e rfu l 3 B R 2 5 b a th h o m e w ith unbelievable price l N eutra l tastefu l decor 1st flo o r m str 2 s to ry G R w /gas FP & tg deck perfect for en terta in ing (74W EN2)

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PLYMOUTH $299,900Y O U M U ST SEE T H IS HO M E' Spacious dow ntow n 2 s to ry 2 071 square fe e t 4 bedroom s 2 5 b a ths Updated e lectric & p lum bing R enovated kitchen w ith cherry & gran ite D eligh tfu l'(23A750)

734-455-7000

LIVONIA $294,9003 BR, 3 5 B A , G R E AT FLO O R P L A N 1stfir m str s te w /je tted tub sep show er & bay w ndw 2nd fir w /lg BR fu ll BA & flex lo ft 3 skylts central vac h rdw dfirs deck o ff brkfst rm fin LL (N 33359)

FARMINGTON $279,900LO C A TIO N , QUALITY, V A LU E , & C HARM4 B R 3 B A 2 2 0 0 sq f t b r k ra n ch R em odeled (S36267)

CANTON $259,900B E A U T IF U L M A S T E R 1 S T F LR C A P EC O D 2 Ig rm s up p lus a lo ft a rea fo r poss FR o r o ffice P rof fin bsm t w /2 BR and a full B A 3 5 B A to ta l Is t f i r la u n d ry G R w /F P & oath ce iling s N ew er w n d w s & r f (S46639)

734-591-9200 PC 0/0552 734-591 -9200 PC 070332 734-591-9200

CANTON $259,900IF FAMILY M ATTERS,TH IS H O M E IS FOR Y O U ! O ver 2162 square fee t w ith 4 large b e d ro o m s F a m ily ro o m is 2 3 x 1 3 w / f ire p la c e B u ilt in 1 9 8 8 ' G re a t C a n to n location (K1107)

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CANTON $234,900D R EA M M A K E R ' Perfect wooded setting {23J44431)

734-455-7000

NORTHVILLE $199,900N O R TH V ILLE S B E S T C O N D O M IN IU M V A LU E ' W alk to town from this te rrific 3 BR Lexing ton co n d o w /v iew o f m e ande ring stream F in d walkout Ly i w/huge FR Neutral decor 2 ca r ga rage & im m ed occupancy ' (62YOR2)

248-348-6430

FARMINGTON $199,900C O M F O R T A B L E 3 BR H O M E O N LG LO T! Jus t ove r 1400 SF m ostly hardwood floo rs ne w k itchen cab in e ts & floo r all a p p lia n c e s in c lu d e d ne w e r fu rn a c e & s id in g m s tr w ith W !C F a rm in g to n schoo1s'(04GIL2)

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LIVONIA $189,900N E E D 4 BR A N D A P R IC EY O U C A N U V E W IT H ’’ T h is IS the house fo r you! 1 5 BA bsm t n ice ly updated spacious lo t 14 06S F FR & k it have sky lgh ts 2 c a r attd ga r W est L ivon ia location FR w /w ood stove (C8906)

734-591-9200

LIVONIA $179,900A N EN TER TAIN ER S D R E A M ! M ust see to apprec ia te th is 4 Ig BR 2 B A ranch w ith Ig LR w /FP & hrdw d firs fin ishe d bsm t w / ba r & sep rec rm 2 5 ca r g a r and priva te fenced yd 1450 sq ft!( l14089)

734-591-9200

WESTLAND $174,900A B S O L U T E L Y G O R G E O U S , W E L L MAINTAH^EDTri level Anderson W indow s th roug hou t 2 c a r a tt G arage w /d o o r to backyard F lo rid a room o ff d in in g room overlooking backyard & wooded area A must see'(S400)

734-326-2000

LIVONIA $169,900BR AN D NEW 2003 B R IC K R A N C H ! 3 BRm str w /lg W IC grea t layout 5x6 foye r full basem ent Livon ia with Livonia schoo ls For u n d e r $ 1 7 0 0 0 0 d a re to c o m p a re ! E lem entary school end of street (D 9048)

734-591-9200

NORTHVILLE $163,900G R E A T N O R T H V IL L E C O N D O ' A w ard w inning Northvilie schools' 3 BR form al DR rec room sunken LR w /FP Enjoy 3 lakes pool c lubhouse & tennis cou rts !(09 DAR2)

248-348-6430

LIVONIA $162,900E X C E L L E N T C O N D IT IO N R A N C Hcom p le te ly fin ishe d bsm t new er w ndw s u p d a te d b a th & ce ra m ic t i le re fin ish e d h rdw d firs updated rf s id ing trim 3 BR 2 B A (G 1 8 5 1 3 )

734-591-9200

GARDEN CITY $159,900V E R Y V ER Y C L E A N H O M E & N IC ELY D ECO RATED Ideal fam ily hom e w /lo ts o f g rea t & un ique sto rage Fam rm liv rm & den a il in one hom e K it rem ode led w /oak ca b s & be a u tifu l f i r N e w e r w in d o w s & fu rnace (F291)

734-326-2000

DEARBORN HEIGHTS $154,000 RANC H W ITH O VER 90 ACRO SS FR O N TO F LO T Beautiful Dearborn Hgts hom e w /2 fu ll top o f the line ba ths built in appliances

k itchen roo f b rick w indow s floo rneweverything new 1 y r hom e w arranty (R442)

BELLEVILLE $149,900HERE IS A H O T O N E ! I O ld e r B e llev ille bunga low 3 be d roo m 2 b a th w ith fu ll basem ent large 219 foot deep lo t 2 1 /2 car garage K itchen and baths rem odeled W alk to tow n (E130)

LIVONIA $149,000V ER Y C U T E & C LE A N ! M any updates in this 3 BR 1 220 S F hom e Refin isned hdwd firs new ce ram ic firs & sharp fin d bsm t w / w et ba r D rive has tu rn around (15INK2)

REDFORD $144,000R O O M Y R A N C H O N T R iP L E LO T w ith 2 5 c a r a ttd ga r w /sho p & 2nd g a r w /10 ft d r for yo u r RV! N ew fu rn a /c e lec carpe t & paint, u p d a te d k it & b a th C o m e s e e fo r you rse lf'(P 19910)

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GARDEN CITY $137,900J U S T W H A T Y O U ’ R E L O O K IN G F O R 'M ove righ t into th is sha rp 3 bedroom ranch w / f in is n e d b s m t a n d 2 + c a r g a ra g e U p d a te d w in d o w s ro o f fu rn a ce & C A hardw ood floors m aint fre e en terior (B296)

REDFORD $134,900N IC E 3 B R B R K R A N C H , R E A D Y TO M OVE IN ' N eutra l decor updated k itchen fu ll basem ent fen ced yard and ga rage FH A term s (F20372)

REDFORD $129,900B E Y O U R O W N L A N D L O R D in th is 3 be droo m b r ic k R e d fo rd ra n ch w ith fu ll fin ished basem en t 2 baths cen tra l a ir & 2 car garage large fenced lot and m ore (0 204 )

734-326-2000 PC 070212 734-591-9200 PC 220502 734-326-2000

GARDEN CITY $127,900E A S Y L IV IN G In th is w e ll m a in ta ined 3 bedroom bungalow w ith fu ll basem ent and 2 1/2 c a r ga rage Enc porch to deck w ith hot tu b C /A N e w e r c a rp e tin g fu rn a c e & e lectrica l (L575)

734-326-2000

WESTLAND $125,000N IC E S TA R TE R H O M E ! 3 bedroom solid s ta rte r hom e N eeds a spec ia l touch Bonusto buyer’s a g e n t & up to $ 3 K w ith accepted offer La rge lo t 2+ca fenced (23H33100)

2 + c a r garage full basement

734-455-7000

WESTLAND $124,900M IN T CO N D ITIO N, W E S T L A N D C O N D O l2 B R 1 5 ba th co n d o h a s o a k k itche n new carpe t vinyl floonng & fre sh ly pa in ted vinyl w indow s ceram ic fo ye r & huge m str w /w a lk -in c lose t (92C A R 2)

_________________ 1DETROIT $124,900JU S T IN T IM E FO R SPRING B B Q every n igh t on you r cus to m deck/fenced in back yard 3 bdrm 1 1/2 ba th fin ished basem ent w /k n o tty p in e re ce sse d lig h tin g & d ry bar (A202)

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REDFORD $118,500C OUNTRY IN T H E C ITY I Tree lined s tree t solid brick ranch 3 bedroom s basem ent fam ily room fenced newer te a r o ff roof bride ca rpo rt (L20407)

TAYLOR $99,900IN V E S T O R S T A K E N O T E ! Q u ie t residentia l setting fo r n ice incom e property' 3 BR 1 b th ranch p lus 1 BR 1 bath ap t ove r 2 c a r ga rage N ew fu rn a ce in ap t/ HW H in house in 2002 Lg yard '(62M AY2)

WESTLAND $73,900A F F O R D A B L E U V IN G I S harp 2 bedroom b r ic k c o n d o w ith fu l l b a s e m e n t n e w fu rnace ce n t A /C B e rb e rca rp e ta n d more! W o n t last (S246)

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FARMINGTONN O T A D R IV E-BY I M U S T S E E ' Farm ing ton 4 BR 2 5 ba th ranch' FR w/frp! fu ll bsm t som e hdwd firs over 1 500 SF 20 foot covered pa tio 2 car a ttached garage & go rgeous priva te backyard '(02M A P 2)$229,500 248-348-6430

LIVONIAB E A U T IF U L N EW ER R A N C H ON 1/2 A C R E S ITENeutra l decor pride of ow nership thru out n ice fin ished b sm t w /rec rm Ig deck ove rlooks w ooded lo t w /pa rk like se tting 3 BR 2 B A open f ir p in all appl (M 20490) $226,500 734-591-9200

CANTONBEAUTIFUL RANCH SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP3 BR 2 BA neutral decx)r newer wndws furn a/c rf Complete tear off 3 season snrm newer brk paver newer kit w /recessed Its crown midings warranty (R6998) $219,900 734-591-9200

FARMINGTON HILLSLIT TLE C H A R M E R W IT H FAR M IN G TO N S C H O O LS !Im m acu la te w ith m a ny u p da te s in c lud ing fu rnace w ater heater ca rp e t floo ring & p a in t Perfect s ta rte r hom e w ith 2 B R 1 ba th '(91A LB 2)$130,000 248-348-6430

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30115 Greenfield SouthfieldBLOOMFIELD HILLS 2 bedroom 2 bath condo Male preferred $400/mo + securi ty 248 766 3388CANTON 5 acres new home large room $300/mo Includes u tilitie s cable & laundry (734) 658 8823

FEM ALE ROOMMATESomerset golf course 2 bedroom 2 bath Fireplace $500/month (248) 822-6067MATURE PERSON to share beautiful 2400 s q f t custom M ilford home NO smoking or pets $600/m o * Security

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CANTON Prefer senior All util ities including phone & cable $6Q/week (810) 227 5088FERNDALE & REDFORD A irJacuzzi in rooms maid serv ice H 6 0 Low daily/wkly rates Tel 96 Inn 313 535-4100Royal Inn 248 544 1575LIVONIA Plymouth/Newburgh Nice home Smoke free cable $375 Jim313 276 6522 810 444 8406NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTHDowntown Furnished sleep Ing room s Newly decorated $80 weekly Security deposit

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ROCHESTER Near downtown 1 car garage available fo r storage secure $75/month

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F O R LE A S EI 275 exposure Offices from 168 2 700 s q f t mo to mo

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(248) 559 7430ROYAL OAK 1008 Batavia 4 bedrooms 2 baths Appliances incFuded $1300/mo

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ELECTRICIANBlue Dot Services o f Michigan a national provider o f HvAC plumbing & electrical services IS currently seeking a licensed electrician to w ork in our fast paced residential Installation departm ent Excellent com pensafion/benefits package await the right candidate If you want to w ork fo r a winning team please fax your resume to J ill at (734) 522 2801 or apply in person a t 30633 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia EOE

FIGURE SKATING SUPERVISOR

The City of Wayne is currently accepting applications fo r a part tim e Figure Skating Supervisor to w ork fo r the Department o f Parks & Recreation Hourly wage rang ing from $14 43 $17 51 con tingent upon experience W ill be responsible fo r the total adm inistration o f the figure skating program whether it be ! S 1 U S F S A Or both Must be able ha keep an open i l r ^ of communication with parents com m unity business and governing bodies about skat RQ to benefit the program

Also responsible fo r hiring skating professionals and the supervison of same Should be mindful o f new ideas and approaches to keep the skating program fresh and exciting

Applicants must have a high school d ip lom a and have extensive knowledge in the field o f figure skating it is imperative to have up to date knowledge on all changes in IS I and U S F S A Applications are available in the Personnel Department 3355 S Wayne Road Wayne M l 48184 o r at o u r web site

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Completed applications must be turned into the Personnel Department by 4/30/2003 Resumes w ithout completed applications w ill not be accept ed

The City o f Wayne is an Equal O pportunity Em ployer and does not discriminate on the basis of race co lo r national origin sex religion age or disability in employment o r the provision o f services

Financial Specialistlife & health insurance license required W ork w ith estab lished clients to set up their retirement long term care 401K ro ll ove rs & other plans Salary bonuses & ben efits offers Fax resume 248 380 6448 mail to 24285 Novi Rd Novi M l 48375

F U LL TIME INSPECTORmust be able to read blue prin ts Fam iliar w ith CMM machine & inspection euqlp ment 734 564 2337

GAGE Company in Novi looking fo r

MILL HAND

■ Experience necessary■ Good pay & benefits/fuil

time■ 248 380 8515 ext 3

C U S T O M I R s m vic i H I P Syou ore o foam player who enjoys working

with people on rtte phone and in person, then this is the perfect job for youlWe are seeking professional and reliable individuals to work in our tivonia office Ful! and part time positions available, providing customer service for our home delivery department Six months general office experience required Candidates must have superb customer service, computer, and interpersonal skills, with ability to lift up to 35 lbs We are an award-winnmg newspaper offering a great work environment, excellent benefits and time-off policy Pfeose submit resume to:

§ lEceentcfsNEWS ERS

36251 Schoolcraft Rd.Livonia, Ml 48150

Email: ebibik@^«homecomm.nef Fox: (734) 953-2057

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Help Wauled General

GENERAL LABORER AllShifts Exc opportunity No experience needed fo r high run production We wilt train Comperable wages Apply 13170 Merriman LivoniaGENERAL MAINTENANCE/ FART TIME fo r plastic in jection m old ing company located in Rochester H ills Ideal candidate w ill have a mechanical aptitude and background Janitorial exp a plus M ust have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation W illing to tram right person Apply m person at M illennium Technologies 2120 Austin Ave EO E

GENERAL SHOP LABOR/DELIVERY

Some lifting Must have valid drivers license $8 50/hr to start (313)531 0378

G RO U N D S PERSONDependable individual needed to w ork M F at apartment com m unity in Westland 30 hours/ week no benefits

Please call (734) 459 1711

G R O U N D S P E R S O NNeeded fo r large apt com munity in Westland Fu ll tim e 734 459 6600

Ask fo r Martha

GROUNDS/POOLM AINTENANCE

Now taking applications fo r sum mer help at

various large apartment communities in

Farmington Hills Southfield areas

Maintain swimming poo! and exterior grounds o f property 40 hr/wk Week some weekends required S ta rt$8 75/hr

Call 248 626 4396

GROUP HOME MANAGERFor Redford home 4 won derful ladies Must be at least 18 have high school diploma o r GED and completed MORC or CLS training and have a valid d rive rs license Please contact Sheryl Mon Fri 7am 3pm 734 397 6939

HAIR STYLIST / NAIL TECHFlex hours flex pay 42827 5 Mile Rd at Northville Rd

Cali Cathy 734 420 3540

HEATING & AIR TECHNICIANHigh volume service and installation company with steady growth Experienced Send resume to suite 110 #187 9864 E Grand River Brighton M l 48116

HELP WANTED Get a weekly listing o f newspaper positions available m Michigan To sub scribe send an e mail to MPAfmesubscrfbe@yafioogro ups com

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED$9/hr Apply Mon Fri 10 2 at Ernestos 41661 Plymouth Rd Plymouth 734 453 2002

H O U S E K E E P E R /C A R E G IV E R

Responsible experienced people needed at a warm and friendly senior apartment com m unity fo rh o u s e k e e p in g /c a re g iv in g duties Experience with seniors a m ust Afternoon weekday and weekend snifts available Please apply in person a t 42600 Cherry Hill Rd Canton M l 48187

INDUSTRIAL MAINTSiANCE TECHNICIAN

For Operations Management International Valid drivers license required Pay commen surate w ith exp Waste water exp a plus OMI Is an EOE Call Jack (734) 397 9280

INSURANCEOur company has an immedi ate opening fo r a commercial customer service representa tive Full o r part time Experience is required We offer fu lly paid health dental vision and disability msur ance Salary negotiable with experience Please fax resume to R Neal 313 535 8472

IRRIGATION TECH/ CREW FOREMAN

Growing established pro fesslonal landscape company located m Livonia looking for exp self motivated dedicated Irrigation Technician fo rdesign and installation & Crew Foreman fo r landscapemaintenance Excellent pay and benefits package Please forw ard resume by fax at 734-421 5410 o r email at

Jen@RJRServices com

JO B SHOPLooking fo r someone familiar with blueprints calipers and m icrom eters to learn a process called ‘Photochemical Machining Process used to manufacture small experimen tal and prototype metal parts Roseville location Please send resumes to D560

Observer & Eccentric Newspapers

36251 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia M l 48150

LABORERS fo r underground construction Apply in person at 3850 Second Ave Suite 140 Wayne Ml bet 9am 4pm

Help Wanted General R

LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION COMPANY seeks Foreman (M/F) w/m lnimum 5 yrs exp

(734) 762 0521LANDSCAPE Great Oaks Landscape is looking fo r Exp landscape equipment opera tors w / CDL We offer top wages profit sharing 401 K & benefits Cal! 24B 349 2922

UNDSCAPING &U W N MAINTENANCE

Responsible reliable & hard working person to perform various duties Novi area

248 374 9404LANDSCAPING/LAWN SERVICE PEOPLE NEEDED2 yrs m in exp 18 yrs o r older wAicense $8 1C hr to start + bonuses Ron (313) 534 5930

U W N CREW CHIEFImmediate opeiting Full time Salary based on experience Also need certified Fertilizer Applicator Benoits offered

(248) 626 3212LAWN CUTTING CREWneeded in Farmington Hills Year round employment $10 $13/hr 248 661 8845

LAWN MAINTENANCE & LIGHT UNDSCAPING

2 yrs m inimum exp Yates Landscaping 248 474 1268

U W N MAINTENANCEFarmington Expenenced lead person References $ 12$15 /h r 248 685 8188

U W N MAINTENANCEMowing crew needed $9 $12 to start Experience preferred

313 336-0411

LEA SIN G AG EN TEdward Rose & Sons seeks to f i l l leasing consultant positions in Detroit suburbs Positions require energetic inaividual w ith excellent communication skills Sales or customer service experience helpful Advancement avail able Call Len at 248 539 2130 o r tax to 248 539 2135

LEASING CONSULTANTPart time

GROUNDS PERSONPart time fo r summer

Fax resume 248 348 8553 FOUNTAIN PARK NOVI

Leasing ConsultantWe are looking fo r a highly energetic individual w ith a great personality to join the leasing team at our Novi and Westland com munities We offer a great benefit package competitive wage and commi sision Fax resume to Danielle at (248) 569 1508

L E A S IN G PO SITIO NFor apartment community (n W estland fu ll tim e benefits available 401K experience preferred

Call 734 459 6600 Ask fo r Martha

LIVONIA BIG SALE'Fri 2 5pm Sat 9am 4pm Baby jogging stro lle r high chair baby items & toys Toddler Boys size 24 mo-4T & Boys size 12 clothes boys 24 bike lo ts of paperback books & m tsc household 32702 Joy Road between Farmington & Merriman

LIVONIAShipping/Reeelving Clerk1st & 2nd Shift Openings

$10/hourExcel Outlook Express general administration

skills

Apply daily 9 11 & 1 3 2 pieces o f ID required

CLM Pallet 28330 Plymouth Rd

L1V 0 N IAYARD DOG2nd Shift

$12 0C/Hour 12 Hour Shifts

Friday Saturday Sunday 3 yrs experience & CDL

Apply daily 9 11 & 1 3 2 pieces o f ID required

CLM Pallet 28330 Plymouth Rd

LOAN ORIGINATOR Part time early evenings no experience

Livonia Call 12 6pm 734-422 1338 X11 or 12

MACHINE OPERATORS need ed fo r heavy industnal steel fo rg ing company Full time some exp needed benefits $9 to sta rt M ilford area

a m person Quality Steel lets 4978 Technical Dr

M ilford (248) 684 0555MACHINIST Manual machtn mg prototypes & short run production m illing interning M inim um 10 years exp W ixom 248 735 2428

MAIL DRIVERneeded to run between detrolt and Ataltssa Iowa Minimum

of 2 years CDL experience needed Call Dave @ 1-800 842 5006 o r 402 96B 6268

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We offer $9 hr to start Medical, Dental 401k and beautiful merchandise at an

employee discount Pnor sales expenence helpfiil Friendly smile required'

LivomaMem-Five Plaza

734-522-1850 Ask fo r SalUe

PERMANENT FIJLL TIM E AND PART TBVfE PO Sm O N S AVAILABLE.

Help Wanted General

MAINTENANCEASSISTANT

F u ll T im e

H e a r tla n d H e a lth C a re C e n te r s e e k s c a n d id a te w ith a t le as t 3 y e a rs o f e x p e r ie n c e fo r o v e ra ll re s p o n s ib ility fo r th e g e n e ra l co n d itio n o f th e b u ild in g s & g ro u n d s in c lud in g p lu m b in g e le c ­tr ic a l & p h y s ic a l p la n t e q u ip m e n t E x p e n e n c e in h ea lth ca re se ttin g p re fe rr ed

W e o ffe r e x c e lle n t b en e fits in c lud in g c o m p e titive sa l a ry 401 (k) m ed ica l/d e n ta l in su ran ce and m o re F o r co ns ide ra tio n p lea se m ail fa x o r c a ll H e a r tla n d H e a lth C are A ttn M yrtle P o w e ll H um an R e so u rce s M a n a g e r 2 6 0 0 1 F o rd R o ad D e a ito m H e igh ts , M l 4 8 1 2 7 PH 3 1 3 274 4 6 0 0 Fax 3 1 3 2 7 4 7 8 2 9

E O EMAINTENANCE

Seasonal fu ll tim e positions open fo r condominium com m unitles m northwest Oakland area Candidate m us t have good customer skills trans portation pool landscaping to o ls general m ain tenance too ls irrigation knowledge a plus Start Immediately Ask fo r Leilari 248 888 4700

M AIN TEN AN CELead maintenance person needed fo r busy Novi apart ment community Pnor mam tenance experience required M ust have know ledge of plumbing electrical drywafi HVAC and grounds mainte nance as well as excellent people skills Full benefits including 401 (k) and bonus opportun ity Position can include an apartm sn‘ Call Danielle at (248) 569 8880Maintenance Tech Full TimeLocal apt community seeking fu l! tim e service tech M ust know all aspects o f apartment maintenance Must be reliable disciplined & service oriented Please fax resume to 248 644 3010 attn Service Manager or compete application Mon Fri 10 5pm at 18335 W 13 M ile Road Southfield EOEM AINTENAN^JANITORIAL

WORKERCompetitive wages benefits and flexible work schedule Excellent w ork environment Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Rd at 14 Mile Road

Cali A! o r Vic 248-851 1100 ext 3158

MANAGEMENTAssistant part tim e fo r self storage 2 Oays/wk Expen enced In Sales PC office skills required Outside main tenance duties Livoma 734 422 4600

MANAGERExperienced licensed Real Estate Profess onal needed fo r large Franch se Realty Co Responsibilities include office management tra in ing & recru iting Good career opportunity fo r qualified indi vidual Sand resume m confi dence to Box #0325 Observer & Eccentnc News papers 36251 S choo lcra ft Rd Livoma M l 48150

M ANAG ERExperienced Regional Property Management Professional needed to supervise suburban Detroit apartment commum ties Individuals w ith single site o r mufti site experfence With a proven background of success w ill be considered Competitive salary great ben efits 401k Send resume in confidence w ith salary requiremenu to

PO Box 248Southfield M l 48037 0248

Manicurist wanted to r newLivoma Medical spa fo r spa pedicures & natural mam cures Call 734-427 8380

MARKETING & CREATIVE DESIGN

Professional needed by local franchiser to Interface w ith franchisees This is an excit mg multi task position that w ill require a maximum o f 30 hrs a vi^ Hourly & mileage Send resume to Marketing Spemahst 9981 E Grarfd River Bnghton M l 48116

Fax 810 227 0443

MARKETING DIRECTORNeeded fo r Retirem ent com munity Ideal candidate w ill be professional outgo Ing creative compassion ate and self motivated 4 year degree required pre ferred in Marketing o r relat ed fie ld Ejqierience a plus but w ill tram the right per son Please fax resume and cover letter to

248 569-0213 Email dmorgangc@yahoo com

Medical Billing Data Entry W ork Growing industry needs responskjle people W ork your own h o jis from home PC required No Experience Necessary Call Toll Free

1 866 5091815 ext 861

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NAPA AUTO PARTSIs expanding and looking fo r experienced Store Managers Assistant Store Managers and Counter Salesperson We have excellent career oppor tumties in the automotive aftermarket H ighly mofiv ated se lf s tarting Indi v iduals w ith previous related experience a plus Most im portan tly appit cants need to be customer oriented In addition to a career we o ffe r competitive salary excellent train ing an outstanding benefits package includ ing 401k medical dental life vision paid vacation and holidays plus more Please send resume to NAPA Auto Parts PO Box 459 Taylor M l 48180 o r apply m person at 30550 Ecorse Ra Romulus M l EOE M/F

OFFICE MANAGER/ CONTROLLER

Farmington Hills based con struction company/develop er seeking officemanager/controller Must have accounting back ground CPA preferred Real estate & construction knowledge helpful Fax your resume to 248 473 9288

OPERATOR/DRiVERCompany seeking expen enced residentia l dozer operator CDL A prefeired Southern Oakland & Wayne counties

(734) 524 9767

' OPTICIANS NEEDED 'Entry level and experienced positions available fo r wholesale optical lab Apply in person o r send resume to Enterprise Optical 201 W Girard Madison Hts M l 48071 Mon Fn 9am 1pm no phone calls

PART TIME (On ca ll)G a rd en City continu ing ed school needs energetic flexible people fo r promo tion registration & Ed ftiirs free fo r variable hours from Gam 8pm fo r Metro worir sites Good pay/mileage Cal! 734 266 8134

needed Saturday night and Thursday afternoon to fill The Observer Newspaper racks and stores in the West Bloomfieldarea I f t tO p ^ s te d . p lea u tti ra U

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MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICERS

Americas MoneyLlne Inc a nationwide non conforming mortgage lender is seeking

retail loan officers with proven origination experience

to grow our Livoma office Candidates m ust have a high school diploma o r equivalent at least 1 year o f experience as a loan officer in the retail

mortgage Industry Must have strong organization and

customer service skills We offer a generous base

salary and incentive compen sation program benefit pack age effective the fim t day of

employment including 401(k) and employee stock purchase IX'ogram For consideration

please send resume with cover letter to fax 734 525

6270 o r e mail to HRSAmencasMoneyLine com

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NEED 15 PEOPLE For Truck Driver Training Tram in Michigan Call Snantel Today" Amencan Truck D rM fig School 1 800 999-8012or WWW your futurestartshere com

OUTDOOR MAINTENANCEImmediate opening fo r full tune outdoor maintenance person M aintain exterior grounds & parking lots o f Novi Expo Center Cleaning weed Ing planting exterior painting etc Call (248)348 5600 ext 212 fo r appointmentPARKING LOT pavement marking co seeks motivated person w/site layout & blue print reading experrence o r a fast learner Must be able to w ork weekends Excellent pay

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PAVING FOREMAN/PAVE CREW & GRADE OPERATORFor asphalt paving CO AHposi tions available Top pay/bene fits References & experienced only (734) 729 9440 EOE

P H O N E A T T E N D A N TLivoma Firm seeks ambitious seif starter w / strong com mumcation sk ills fo r busy switch boardFax m um e to 734-591-3029

PHOTOGRAPHERNeeded to shoot houses to be displayed on In ternet 3 4 days per week Coverage area includes Northville Canton and Belleville Digital camera with 2 1 mp o r greater & own computer w / internet required Please email resume to

tours mt1@v i-ccom o r fax 248 306 5414

PLUMBERS/DRAIN CLEANERS

For Service ComMny Great pay & benefits C alf Nick @ M r Rooter 1 888-655-6700

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Miracle Man Plumbing a Pete Wood Company and a grow ing leader in the industry seeks apprentice and expert enced Plumbers and Sprinkler Teclinicians to jo in our team We are proud to o ffer our employees a fantastic com pensatlon and benefits pack age If you are a g u a ii^ drlv en professional we want to talk to yOu about the opportu nittes that await you Interview with us today it may change your life tom orrow

Call (248) 888 7777 to schedule your interview EOE

PLUAUIKG SERVICE TECH

Top pay Full benefits Tools & a ir conditioned truck provided A sk fo rJ im 248 356 1680

POLISHERS WANTEDLeading manufactuer and dis tributor o f engineered stone counter tops is looking for

individuals who are qualified and experienced and reliable

stone polishers This is a fast paced environment That IS looking fo r people who are ready to perform foT top pay

Those w ithout experience need not apply If interested

please call our office In Romulus at 734 641 4441

POOL MONITOR Summers part time fo r Westland apt community Must be 18 yrs Call Mon Fri 734 455 7100

PROPERTY MANAGERfo r Northville single fam ily property management co Challenging responsible posi tion Attractive compensation Customer service exp Real estate license needed Computer exp a MUST

248 348 5100 ext 123

PURCHASING AGENTwanted fo r tile industry $30 000+ a year Benefit package included Please fax resume to 734 422 3381 Email assc7@cscomRECEPTIONIST for LIVONIA BUSINESS Full-time oppor tunity fo r the right goal mind ed quality person M ust have perfect verbal communication & telephone skills Business Attfre Kevin 734 591 3700

REPAIR & MAINTENANCEOf machine shop equipment Must have experience Benefits fu ll time Day shift Apply by mall o r in person 33100 Capitol Livonia M l 48150 (734)427 8550

R ES ID EN T IA LS U P ER IN T EN D EN T

Exp to build attached condominiums Computer literate Email resume to

Windmill Group stuartmichaelson®

ameritech net or fax 248 538 7010

ROOFERS & LABORERSv/ith experienced needed

Call 734 968 3439ROUTE DRIVER For Troy based vending co Serving rr^tro area S450/start Please call (248) 577 2700

SHOP ASSISTANT Needed fo r growing vinyl febncator in Livonia Experience preferred but will tram Pay based on exp Apply m person 13420

Wayne Rd Livonia

SIDING CREWS NEEDED

For roofing siding Co Part time to fu ll time work

W/equipmenl top pay fo r top quality work (734) 453 9654

SR ACCOUNTANT/ ANALYST

Affiliate o f Cateipillar Inc Business proposals

statements plan forecasts analysis advice guidance

Accounting degree lequirsd CPA preferred 5 yrs accounting $xp Send cover letter resume &

transcripts to Caterpillar Logistics FT Services LLC

Attn Controller 17852 Laurel Pk Dr N Ste

210C Livonia M l 48152 An Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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STOP & LO O KHSFD leading flora l distnbu to r has immediate positions available fo r floral associates in Sam s Club a t 3800 Ford Rd Canton M l M ust be sales oriented self motivated possess good communication skills Exp preferred Interested applicants may call and leave a detailed voice mail message to be contacted fo r interview

300 880 5393 ext 1159

EOE M/F/V/D

SUM M ER H ELPThe City of Auburn Hills is accepting applications fo r temporary summer help with the Department o f Public Services Job duties include but are not lim ited to general maintenance o f c i^ ground and buildings Qualified cand idates m ust have a valid drivers license and be 18 years of age o r older Candidates will be subject to physicals and drug testing The position will run from approximately May 1 2003 through Labor Day The compensation is S9 00 to $975 per hour Noimat work mg hours are M F 7 00 a m to 3 3 0 p m subject to change

Interested candidates can obtain an application from the Department o f Public Services located at 1500 Brown Road

Auburn Hills M l 48326To ensure consideration

please return job application to the Brown Road address No phone calls please EOE

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TOOL ROOM SUPERVISORA progressive Automotive Components manufacturer in southeast Michigan Is looking fo r a Tool Room Supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS Organize daily activities In a progressive d ie tool room Provide production support and leadership support to all tool and die makers TPM for tooling Devlation/8D imple mentation and closure w ork within s tric t manpower budg et parameters

The qualified candidate will have 7+ years expenence in a tool room w ith at least 4 years o f supervision Prefer Journeyman Status and rec ommend bachelors degree

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EXPERIENCEDM ust have extensive exp climbing rigging & working near utilities Climbing gear provided $500 $1 000/wk depending on ability Health care benefits ONLY EXP CLIMBERS NEED APPLY

734 522 1660

TRUCKDRiVER/FILLER

Needed fo r growing compa ny Experience w/compressed

gases Must have CDL 8 w/hazmat Send resume to

HR Dept PO Box 930508 Wixom M i 48393

TRUCKING COMPANYLooking fo r Semi & Train Dump Truck Drivers Experienced only Call Monday Friday 9am 5pm

(734) 455 4036

TUITION FR E E SCHOOL 3week Training Must be 21 Guaranteed Job UponC o m p l e t i o n Inexpenenced /E xpenenced Welcome Long HaulTrucking 48 States MCT/Wood Trucking Call

1-800 621 4878

WANT HOME WEEKLY With More Pay? $ 35 per mile fo r 1 Year experience more experi ence makes morel 12 mos OTR required Heartland Express 1 866 802 9670 WWW heartlandexpress com

WAREHOUSE PERSON NEEDED

Must have experience inctud mg hi io operation

Knowledge o f welding supply products a plus Send

resume to HR Dept PO Box 930418 W ixom M l 48393

Warehouse HelpCherokee Carpet in Novi Is looking fo r a warehouse per son Carpet & HI Lo experl ence a must (248) 735 8405

WINDOW CLEANERResidential Exp preferred Part to fu ll time Excellent pay 248 390 0467

WOMENS ONLY FITNESS CENTER looking fo r enthu siastic fitness minded females Motivated honest & dependable Full tim e part time afternoon eve & week ends available No exp reces sary $8/1ir + commission Call Michelle at 248 342-6233

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lAccounting/Payroll Assistant jneeded fo r fas t paced Mfg (Company Ideal candidate 'should possess a minimum (Of 2 years Accounting and {Payroll experience be profi ic ient m Word & Excel and ■have good organizational ■skills We offer challenging {work environment a com ■petitive salary and fu ll bene {ms package E O E Mail or |fax resume

{MOELLER MANUFACTURING < 43938 Plymouth Oaks Bt

Plymouth M I48170 2584 I Fax 734-416 2200

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ACCOUNTSPAYABLE

Southfield property man agement firm is looking fo ra responsible fu ll time Accounts Payable indi vidual to f i l l a fast paced multiple task position in the Finance Department M ust have A/P tmd com puter experience (CAMS softw are knowledge a plus) and good organize tional skills Challenging w ork environment ofter ing a competitive salary and fu ll benefits package

Interested applicants e mail your resume to HUNTLLC@ao! com or fax to 248 356-3509

ADM INISTRATIVEASSISTANT

An immediate opening fo r a dependable profes slonal team player wrth a m inim um o f 2 years ex perience to work in our Plymouth office Excellent phone manners and exten sive knowledge o f Win dows 2000 and M icrosoft Office is a m ust We offer an outstanding benefits package including paid health insurance tu ition reimbursement and 401k matching Send your res ume w ith salary require ments to

jobs@pcsmi com

AdministrativeAssistant

Fast paced office in need of A dm in istra tive Assistant to jo in o u r team Experience with m ultiple phone lines required Computer experience neces sary M icrosoft Word a must Experience in manufacturing environment a plus M ust be capable of handling multiple tasks F il l tim e Benefits Westland Please fax resume w ith salary requirements to

734 595 0149 o r call 734 595 6400

COLLECTIONS/ACCOUNTS

RECEIVABLEperson needed Exp Req

Duties Include cash appi and collection calls Contact with

collection agency/attorney req strong communication

skills Send resume to Attn Credit PO Box 930508

W ixom M i 48393

COLLECTORfo r Farmington Hills collection law firm Send resume to Hiring Partner PO Box 3556

Farmington Hills M l 48333 3556

Email MIComLaw@aol com

Customer Service Rep

P & 0 and/or life & health license Insurance license required Expenence pre ferred Fax resume to 248 380 6448 o r mail to 24285 Novi Rd Novi 48375

CUSTOMER SERVICE/ SCHEDULER/OFPICE ASST

Full tim e Must be detail orient ed fast learner multi tasker w ith excellent phone skills Excellent with direction/maps Com puter sk ills required Westland 734 776 9240

DATA ENTRY Great Pay Flexible Hours Home Computer & Modem Required Free Training MBN 1 800 382 4282 Ext 63

LEGAL SECRETARYSm all Southfie ld law firm seeks experienced fu ll time legal secretary Probate expe rience preferred Competitive sa lary and benefits Fax resume to 248 559-2180 or email shousey@8bcglobal net

LEGAL SECRETARYSouthfie ld personal In jury firm seeks m inimum 2 yrs exp W ordPerfect Salary commensurate with exp Fax resume to Office Manager

248 592 0376

LE G A L SECRETARYExperienced w ith

WordPerfect Defense litiga tion Small office Southfield

Fax resume 248 258 0759

LEGAL SECRETARYneeded fu ll tim e fo r p laintiff medical malpractice firm 2+ yrs experience preferred M icrosoft Word & Windows 98 Send resume to

Turner & Turner PC 26000 W 12 Mile Rd Southfield M l 48034

o r fax to 248 355 5674

LEGAL SECRETARYwanted fo r fu ll time position w ith small Bloomfield Hills firm Experience in litiga tion real estate and corpo rate law O ffers good bene f i t package Strong organi z a tm a l and typing expert ence required Please email resume w ith salary require ments to

camflaw@yatioo com

OFFICE ADMINISTRATORwanted fo r fu ll time position w ith small Bloomfield Hills law firm Must have previ ous accounting experience and excellent com puter skills Degree in business preferred Offers good ben etit 'package Please email resume w ith salary require ments to

hwf@fcn1awcom

OFFICE ASSISTANT • ACCOUNTING

For office in Livonia Entry level Part time $10 50/h r Require prior Excel experience Subm it applica tion a t 32231 Schoolcraft Rd Ste 200 C a ll 734 458 3140

MANAGERExperience needed m ust have strong accounting skills Fax resume to 248-676-0448

flEC EPTiO N ISTSenior apartment com munity in Canton seeking to f i l l part tim e receptionist position In dividual should be organized responsible and dependable Applicants m ust have comp uter skills and h a '^ the ability to w ork well with the public E E 0 Apply m person at

30d of Canton 2000 N Canton Center Rd

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fo r Tues 9 5 Sat 9 1 Call (313) 563 3300

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FARMINGTON ESTATE SALE22985 Manning Thurs 10 3 Fri 11 3 Full house old & modern Sign up sheet at door Details m last Sunday s paper

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BIRMINGHAM Multi Family Sale Sat April 19 Sam 4pm 1570 Orchard Lane N o ff 14 Mile E o f Lahser

Birmingham Bryn Mawr Road o ff Cranbrook Road 1 Day Only Sat April 19 9am 4pmFARMINGTON HILLS Estate/ Garage Sale April 17 18 19 9am 4pm 36049 West Lyman S o f 11 Mile W o f DrakeFARMINGTON HILLS SatA p ril 19th 9 5pm 28427 Thorny Brae Kendallwood Sub corner o f 12 & Farmington Furniture tools everything must go'

LIVONIAApril 22 April 27 9 4 some antiques 9830 Dons S Plymouth W o f MiddlebeltROCHESTER 323 N Casteli (3rd & Casteli) Sat Apr 19 9 3 TV phone fax office/ kitchen furniture appliances bicycles & moreROCHESTER garage sales 4 houses o ff Parkdale/24 Mile to Stoney Pointe Sub fo llow signs Thurs Fri Sat 9amROYAL OAK 802 ForestdaieRd April 18th & 191h Sam 5pm N of 11 Mile E of VVoodward Antiques col lectibles andjunque

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48“ round dining table 4 black chairs Coffee table beveled glass top & black base con tem porary black floor lamp exc oonci 248 318 17565 PIECE green patio set Sofa 2 swivel rocker marble bistro end table Exc cond $250 firm (248) 851 5827

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Call fo r appt 734 231 6622Signed original

$3500 ■ALi GOHKARw/certificate $3500 Nagha h de covered table w/4 chairs $500 Days 313 323 2095 After 7pm 248 788 0757

AMISH LOG headboard & bed set New queen size mat tress w/box & frame $275 (313) 350 0434ANTIQUE DUNCAN PHIFEtable and buffet table $275 total Oak wash band cabinet $95 Cal! (248) 652 6373Beautiful mahogany dining room living room & bedroom furniture (circa 1900 1940 s) most in excellent condition

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Royal Oak (248) 545 4110Bed Queen solid oak Mission syle bed $275 Nice maple rocker $100 (734) 454 9729Bedroom Set queen solid pine 2 night stands tail chest tntin flrflfisfir w /m irrnr hutch

BEDROOM SETFull size $600

(734) 513 5375BEDRO(Hlil A cherry 8 pc sleigh set all hardwood/dove tailed & feit line drawers New in box Cost $6500 must sell $1850 248 939-0013BURGUNDY Leather Couch O verstuffed Chair coffee table House o f DenmarkAsking $100Q/ail 248 203 (6825 586 350-4330CUSTOM COFFEE TABLEth ick beveled glass to p 37 inches square rests on a deli cate frame o f satin fin ish clas sic bronze w/footed 15 inch legs $500 (2 4 8 )8 2 2 7122

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Open 7 days 248 582 9646

DINING ROOM cherry wood double pedestal w/ieaves lighted hutch & buf­fet 8 Chippendale chairs Sld^ server New In box w/factorV warranty Cost$1(H< Must$e| $2250 248 514 6122DINING SET ia$0'SRococo Table 6chtdi3 cabinet & server Exci $2400 (734) 347-FURNm iRE SALE Sofa love seat chairs buffet server draft board and more Best offers accepted 248 799-^383GAS RANGE & electric oven Ttiermador Asko dishwasher GE Monogram side-by-side refrigerator & tree^er Meritiat white cabinets w /^n C oria n countertops BESTOFEERvrill separate (248) 642*6522GOLDEN OAK CHINA CABINET lighted w/leaded glass doors $150 248 643 6978MARBLE Kitchen table & chairs $500 China cabinet black lacquer & glass mint $700 734-427 2887

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SOFA & LOVESEAT Creme tone on tone skirted loose pillow back 3 cushion like new originally $2100 both fo r $700 248 828 7192

B&D can opener electric white under cabinet Cost $20 M int $5 (248) 338 4586WASHER W hirlpool 2 yrs old DRYER Kenmore electric 1 y r old $350/pair or best 248 855 0159

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ETHAN ALLEN American Impressions office furniture Includes desk lateral f ile computer desk storage box and leather chair All in exc cond $1700 734 464 7544

OFFICE DESK6 ft credenza 6 f t (leather wood) excellent condition $500 fo r set 248 352 8677

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Lawn Garden $ Snow Equipment

52 CUT John Deere walk behind 14 h p Kawasaki eng belt drive variable speed $1100 (734) 397 2759721D GRASSHOPPER Diesel w/72 cu t exc cond $3800 (248) 380 3881BILLY GOAT lawn vacuum & chipper $550 Spreader fertil Izer o r salt Stainless Steel and Pneumatic tires $300 New edger gas powered $290 734 427 2887DIXON Zero turn mower 42 cut 15 5 hp w/cover EC $2 500/bS8t 248 735 0297Lawn Furniture table/chairs & oval trunk misc Call after 6

(734) 420 2895LAWN MOWER 20 HP Electric Start 48 Craftsman auto matic lawn tractor and trailer (248) 661 2847

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Professional Equipment 2001 Timberwoff 6 x12 enclosed tra ile r X mark 48 Lazer HP rider X mark 42 walk behind Bluebird aerator & dethatcher Red Mex string trimm er & stick edger

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Cast Iron wood burning stove asking $80

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GENERATOR like new 5000 senes 10 horse power $400 firm (248) 626 3926

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OAK VANITY 48 & matching wall cabinet Was $1500 sell fo r $400 36 oak oval double door & storm $250 Dish washer $50 6 carved wooden squirrel $300 248 476 5049

ORGAN DINING ROOM table & 4 chairs waterbed coffee table wheel chair lift chair

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PIONEER POLE BLDGS30X40X10 Basic $7290 00 12x10 S lider 36 Entrance Door 12 colors 2x6 Trusses Material and Labor Free Quotes #1 Company in Michigan 800 292 0679

SAWMILL $3895 New Super Lumbermate 2000 Larger capacities options ATV accessories edgers skidders WWW norwoodindustnes com Norwood Industries 252 SonwiI Drive Buffalo NY 142251 800 578 1363 Ext 300 N

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WATEMAN WEIGHT SET& drums w/accessories Pearl Zildjian LP Must sell by end o f April Call Dan eves or weekends at (734) 464 7082

Musical Instruments

K XAWAI ebony grand piano appraised at $8 000 Exc cond Best offer 586 839 8949

MAEARI51 High gloss ebony baby grand fo r sale With Pianomation Superb quality m int condition all needed player accessories included l=leceiver discs speakers disc player $9 000/negotiable

248 545 7856PIANO Beautiful Chickering Exc c ond $1 500 248-471 4913

RENT A PIANO $ 3 5 /m o lfh is week s special Free Delivery' Call fo r detailsMichigan Piano 248 548 2201

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SOJIN GRAND PIANOW/bench 6 f t 7 yrs old gloss black m int cond $4900

248 391 9011YAMAHA PIANO Model P 22 satin antique walnut fin ish studio size $2500/best

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Sporting Goods @ 1

Golf Clubs Complete Arnold Palmer style & bag $90 734-420 2841Ladies Golf Club Set, bagIncluded Very fine condition $50 (734) 425 1617Pin Ball/Basaball gamesBuy/SellTrade 248-495 5363

POOL TABLES Alt Slate antique u ltra modern bar size Buy direct from factory 248 399 7255E 248 547 3980

RADIAL ARM SAW DeWait model #3526 large heavy du ty f lo o r model Includes tw o 16 100 tooth metal cut tmg blades Five horsepower 3 phase 230/460 volt motor Good condition Best o ffer by 4/30/03 takes It Contact Jerry at 734 422 7540

KIHENS FOR EASTER 6weeks Best offer

313 846 5895SIAMESE CAT To QOQd home Neutered fron t declawed 4 yrs frisky 248 345 1492To a good borne 2 adult male cats declawed & neutered (734) 207 5346

ENGLISH BULL DOGSChampion blood line $1595

(248) 625 7920ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIESShow quality out of American/Ganadian champs Great heads and lots of wrm kies Call a ft 5pm

810 225 9878GERMAN SHEPHARD MIX 8w ks male & female vet checked 1st shots Cute $150 each (248) 355 4761GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies ready 4 7 02 West German bloodlines AKC $800/up tak ing deposits (734) 947 4374

PUG PUPPIES AKC Black and faw n $700/m aies$800/female (810) 231 0893

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WATER TURTLES (2)Aquarium filter heater sun lamp accessories Must sell! $75/best (734) 464 8675

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FOUND together byFarmington High School Male Dalmatian Female German Shepherd Both very friendly I f not claimed need good home 248 478 5400

Lost & Found-Pels

FOUND APPROX 8 mo oldlooks like chocolate lab mix male Westland 313 815 8363FOUND 4/14/0310 Mile & Inkster (248) 471 3759

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(734) 427 1478INTEGRA, 1995 4 d r manu al ABS a ir 62K mi $7300/best 248 889 9535INTEG RA,1995 4 d r manu af ABS a ir 62K mi $ 8 400/best 248-889-9535

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734 455 2900CENTURY 2002 low m iles loaded $9980

CENTURY 2003 2 to choose loaded EZ finance fu ll w ar ranty $14 980

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R E A H A 1991 white tan interior perfect $6600 firm

248 560 0237

RBgal1977 33K m iles silver red cloth in terior Exc cond $6800/best 734 254 9411REGAL 2003 LS 2 to Choose 11 0 0 0 miles full warranty EZ finance $16980

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CATERA 1998 53K mintdealer maintained m ust see $13 000/best 734 658 7312CATERA 2001 Sand w/leather Int Under 2k luxury package sunroof Bose chrome wheels $22 000 313 581 8244DEVILLE1997 65k m i dark blue/blue leather new tires $9600 248 879 1559D EV IUE 2001 beige metallic neutral leather CO heated seats low m iles $23 980

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ELDORADO 1992 Dark blue w /grey leather sunroof phone Pretty car New tires brakes & m uffler $5600

(313) 582 4479LIMO 1991 4 door 6 pas senger very clean New vinyl top low miles One owner $10 499 734 777 3232SEDAN DEVILLE 1996 33Kloaded leather seats immac ulate condition $10499/best

(734) 641 3207OBViile 1996 Northslar

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734 981 4249JGavalier 2002 4 d r sedan a ir auto cd remote start m int cond alarm 14 200 miles $9 795 (248) 478 7082CAVALIER 2002 Z24 red^ t o loaded pristine $10 200 (2 4 8 )68 2 1807dtVAUER 2002 TITloaded sunroof CD 5 speed 21K $ 9 8 0 0 313 213-5512GORVEHE 1990 Exec cord All black 6 8 K Removable gipss top Bose gold premi urn Sound system 2nd owner M in g $12 500 C9II Rick at 734 634 3535LUMINA 1998 LTZ 4 door pewter/red serviced every 3K s^ce nevir 94K great shape in and out $4500 734 453 1074IflallbtFlOSTLS fu lly loaded 60 0 0 0 m iles good condition $6000/best 734 516-5043

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Dodge intrepid 2000 ES Great Cond Loaded new tires brakes service 248 408 2302DYNASTY 1992 74K very clean M ust see $2900/best (734) 667 2449INTREPID 1996 Red loaded great sound $2 900

248 689 7086INTREPID 1997 ES moon 1 owner loaded $5 995

7 3 4 -4 2 1 - S 7 « lINTREPID 1999 SEloaded silver $9 995

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73 4 -4 2 1-5 76 0INTREPID 2000 87K miles exc cond power options $8100/best 734 718 7376INTREPID 2000 RT moon roof new tires/brakes 59K $8995 (734) 525 9675NEON 1998 ACR 3 1 K 5speed a ir power tin t Mods $5500 (248) 474 6706NEON 2001 Sedan 11K auto silver exc cond Warranty $8000 248 474 8735NEON 2002 SE $9 995

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2003 Jeep Liberty Offers Off-Road FreedomAdvertising Feature

T h u r s d a y D r i v e T i m e

BY D A LE BUSS

With Jeep Liberty, what you see is what you get A reasonably priced SUV th a t screams off-road capability - and delivers on expectations Unlike some com petitors, however. Liberty’s aggressivestance isn’t hiding the capacity for a silky on-pave-

lodem en t perfo rm ance as well This model proves rather ordinary once it gets onto roads

Liberty was a great stroke for DaimlerChrysler when the company introduced the compact SUV m odel tw o years ago, rep lac ing its ou tm oded CJierokee, which had been in production for nearly two decades And this vehicle’s two most outstand­ing features are paying dividends for Jeep and its customers

At a suggested retail pnce of $24,295, the Liberty Sport model I tested illustrates reliability and flair a t an a ffo rd a b le level fo r m o st consum ers Competing m a crowded category with the likes of H onda CR-V, F o rd Escape, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda Tribute, Liberty offers an adequate cost-ben­e fit a rg u m e n t and has so ld w ell for DaimlerChrysler

No doubt a major reason for the common appeal of Liberty is its second m ost significant feature styling In a segm ent tha t is filled with me-toos. Liberty boldly harkens back to the look of its blood­line ancestor, the ongmal Jeep Willys, which helped to liberate Europe during World War II The t r ^ e - m ark Jeep gnlle, with seven vertical rectangles, is joined by retro round headlamps

Other design notes include short front and rear overhangs, a high roofline, rear-mounted spare tire and l6-inch alloy wheels below pronounced wheel flares Liberty thereby asserte a certain amount of autom otive a th letic ism , yet its design is “cute” enough to appeal to the broad cross section of affordable-SUV buyers

Jeep makes much of Liberty’s off-road capability W hile I d id n ’t te s t it p e r se in th e m idst o f a Michigan winter, I can describe it At about 4,000

Th e 2 0 0 3 J e e p L ib e r ty S c re a m s O ff-R o a d C a p a b ilitypounds. Liberty clearly is rugged for its size Its Command-Trac four-wheel-drive system is leg­endary as a feature of all recent Jeeps, with a set- and-forget feature governing all-wheel drive The lowering of the nde height by one inch from 2002 models helps improve stability, yet Liberty still has a foil eight inches of suspension travel It easily gob­bles up obstacles such as good-sized potholes and road ruts W ith the 3 7-liter PowerTech V6, 210- horsepower engine that is standard with any auto­matic transmission in Liberty, there’s plenty of pick­up (and hauling of up to 5,000 pounds, tops among compact SUVs)

But on smooth pavement, where even Liberty gets most of its use, the vehicle has m ade some compromises that mark it down in comparison with more car-like com petitors L iberty’s ride is too truck-like for my taste, lis handling a little too loose. Its steering rather heavy At 17 miles per gallon in the city and 21 on the highway, its fuel efficiency also is a bit on the lean side for how it’s positioned and marketed

Yet, of great interest to all dnvers, wherever they make take Liberty The 2003 vehicle has been given the federal government’s highest ratmg m three sep­arate categories H ead-pro tecting cu rta in side airbags and anti-lock brakes are optional

Inside, Liberty offers ample room for four people,

and five could comfortably make short trips There also is adequate cargo room behind the side-open- mg rear door 29 cubic feet behind the 35/65-split folding rear seat, and 69 cubic feet when that seat is folded down

The Sport edition is pretty bare-bones, with the standard package limited to amenities such as an auxiliary 12-volt power outlet and AM/FM stereo with cassette The Sport version that I tested also included air conditioning, power locks and windows and mirrors, keyless and illummated entry, six pre­m ium speakers and a leather-w rapped steering wheel, among other features

One step up, the Renegade offers features includ­ing a new overhead console w ith custom er-pro­grammable features, including which doors unlock With the first press o f the rem ote-keyless-entry unlock button, miles driven between service inter­vals and the amount of tim e that headlights remain on when exiting the vehicle The top-of-the-line Limited edition ratchets up the amenities to include 17-inch chrome wheels and heated seats

Overall, Liberty ends up being consistent with the promise of its styling and market positioning some exciting capabilities for those who don’t mind a bit of an elemental SUV experience And a good value for the money

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XJS 1993 Covertibte 6 cylauto 61k exc cond $13000 248 669 1802 248 640-0690

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