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T h e M ic h ig a n D e p a r tm e n t o f T ta n s p o r ta t io n a n n o u n c e d p la n s f o r a $ 3 7 8 m illio n p ro je c t to r e c o n s t r u c t M -14 f ro m H a g g e r ty to th e W a sh te n a w /W a y n e C o u n ty l in e C o n s tru c tio n is s e t to b e g in m M a rc h a n d r u n th r o u g h N o v e m b e r

W ith tra ff ic c o u n ts o f u p to 1 0 0 ,0 0 0 d r iv e rs u s in g t h e ro u te daily , c o n s tru c t io n z o n e s a re e x p e c te d t o m a k e fo r a to u g h c o m m u te

“I t ’s a lw ay s c o n g e s te d now ,” s a id G n agey , ex ecu tiv e e d i to r o f th e U n iv e rs ity o f M ic h ig a n R e c o rd “'T h ere a re sev e ra l o th e r w ay s th e r e , b u t th a t ’s ob v iously th e q u ic k e s t, so i t ’ll b e d if f ic u l t”

A c c o rd in g to M ic h ig a n D e p a r tm e n t o f T ra n s p o r ta t io n offic ia ls , th e p ro je c t is d e s ig n e d to u p g ra d e th e su rfa c e c o n d itio n o f th e ro a d w a y a n d d o r e p a ir s to s o m e 17 b r id g e s , a lo n g w i th w o rk o n t h e ra m p s to b o th S h e ld o n a n d B eck .

T h o s e r a m p s w ill b e c lo sed a t v a r io u s t im e s , b u t M D O T offi- a a l s s a id m o to n s ts w ill b e ab le to e x it M -1 4 a t o n e o r th e o th e r

“W e’r e g o in g to w o rk o n th e in te rc h a n g e s a t B eck a n d S h e ld o n ,” M D O T sp o k e sm a n R o b M o ro s i sa id , “b u t w e w o n ’t w o rk o n th e m c o n c u rre n tly D n v e rs w ill b e ab le to u s e o n e o r th e o th e r , b o th g e t t in g o n a n d o ff th e f re e w a y ”

T h e r u b fo r d rivers '^ 'f ta ff ic w ill b e r e d u c e d to o n e la n e in e a c h d ir e c t io n a lo n g th e fo u r- m ile s t r e tc h T h e p ro je c t is s c h e d u le d to s ta r t in M a rc h a n d c o n t in u e th r o u g h N o v e m b e r

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H i e C h ie fs r u n th e W m g -T o ffe n se f ro m a fu l l-h o u s e f o r m a t io n T h e b e s t w a y t o d e s c r ib e i t IS “S im p lic ity m e e ts E le c tr ic i ty ” 'T h a n k s to a p o te n t c o m b in a t io n o f e x e c u tio n , d e c e p tio n , 3 0 0 - p o u n d l in e m e n a n d a q u a r t e t o f r u n n in g b a c k s t h a t c o u ld o u t r u n th e t r a m t h a t s to p s m e ev e ry t im e I d r iv e th r o u g h d o w n to w n P ly m o u th , th e C h ie fs ’ o ffen se h a s p ro v e n to b e a ll b u t u n s to p p a b le th i s s e a so n

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C a n to n ’s d e fe n se is g o o d , to o , a n d se e m s to b e g e t t in g b e t te r ev e ry w e e k I ts le a d e r is s e n io r J e f f P ip e r, w h o ta c k le d a D e tro i t C o d y r u n n in g b a c k so h a r d a few w e e k s ag o t h a t th e r u n n in g b a c k th o u g h t h e h a d b e e n r u n o v e r b y a t r a m I th in k th e p o o r k id ’s m o u th g u a rd is s till o rb i t in g th e P -C E P fo o tb a ll s ta d iu m

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competitors in the annual canned food drive Salem High Congress president Saraia Sarah knoviis that Salem has

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T a n a B rid g e s a y s th e im a g e s a r e a lm o s t im p o s s ib le to e s c a p e N a r y d o e s a d a y g o b y w h e n w e a r e n t b o m b a r d e d b y sc e n e s o f w a r a n d h u m a n s u f f e r in g A n d w h e n o u r te le v i s io n s a n d n e w s p a p e rs a r e n ’t b r in g in g t h e w a r i n to o u r liv in g ro o m s , t h e r e h a v e b e e n p le n ty o f d e s t r u c t iv e n a tu r a l d is a s te r s f o r t h e m t o r e p o r t , l ik e H u r r ic a n e K a t r in a o r th e t s u n a m i t h a t d e v a s ta te d p a r t s o f th e P ac ificBridge, a Canton resident, says these images have a far greater impact on us than we sometimes know or care to admit This is particularly the case with children, she says, who can be traumatized by the images they see

I f a n y o n e is q u a lif ie d to m a k e s u c h e v a lu a t io n s , i t is B rid g e , w h o is a n a s s i s ta n t p ro fe s s o r a t E a s te r n M ic h ig a n U n iv e rs ity , w h e re s h e te a c h e s m th e s c h o o l o f so c ia l w o rk S h e h a s b e e n te a c h in g a t E M U f o r 13 y e a rs , a n d is a n e x p e r t i n t r a u m a a n d lo ss , p a r t ic u la r ly h o w th e y im p a c t c h i ld re n a n d f a m il ie s

B rid g e , 41, say s n o m a t te r h o w m u c h w e w a n t to i n s u la te o u r c h i ld r e n f ro m d is t r e s s in g w o r ld e v e n ts , t h e e n c r o a c h m e n t o f t h e m e d ia in to o u r d a i ly liv e s m a k e s i t a lm o s t im p o s s ib le C h ild re n a re g o in g to see t h e im a g e s an yw ay , w h e th e r w e w a n t th e m to o r n o t B rid g e say s th e b e s t t h i n g a p a r e n t c a n d o IS t o t a l k t o t h e i r c h i ld re n“We need to give our children normal outlets of communication We need to talk to them about their feelings W it^u t that, we leave it up


Canton resident Tana Bridge, an assistant professor at Eastern Michigan

University says parents should ta lk to th e ir children about traum atic events

to o u r k id s o w n c a p a c ity to m a k e s e n s e o f a n issu e ,” s h e s a id “K id s d o h a v e th e a b i l i ty to m a k e s e n s e a b o u t is su e s i f i t is e x p la in e d to th e m O n e o f th e b ig g e s t m is ta k e s w e m a k e IS to t r y w ith h o ld in f o r m a t io n f ro m th e m ’

I n a d d i t io n to h e r te a c h in g , B rid g e d o e s t r a u m a r e s p o n s e t r a in in g a r o u n d th e c o u n t r y F o r in s ta n c e , s h e says sh e h e lp e d P ly m o u th C h r is t ia n A c a d e m y — w h e re h e r s o n g o e s to s c h o o l — d e v e lo p a t r a u m a r e s p o n s e p la n S h e s a id m o s t s ch o o ls in M ic h ig a n n o w h a v e s u c h p la n s in p la c e , la rg e ly to d e a l w i th lo c a l t r a g e d ie s

“A f te r th e sc h o o l s h o o tin g s m C o lu m b in e , t h e r e w a s th i s h u g e a n x ie ty in A m e r ic a I t r a is e d c o m m u n ity a w a re n e s s P e o p le b e g a n t o re a liz e b o w th e s e la rg e r in c id e n ts c o u ld a f fe c t o u r c h ild re n ,’ sh e « a id ‘B u t y o u c a n a lso h a v e a l o t o f lo c a l in c id e n c e s Y ou m ig h t h a v e a s c h o o l w h e re a s tu d e n t

died unexpectedly, or a car crash where some teens are killed Schools need to have plan§ m place to deal with something of that nature”Bridge says trauma impacts people in different ways Some can digest it and move on For others, nightmares will develop and a sense of fear can overtake them For that reason, Bridge says parents need to pay attention to their children Look for signs of abnormal behavior, and always keep lines of communication open She says a good way to get kids to open up IS to ask them what kinds of things they are afraid of or worried about

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Entertainment book

Several Plymouth organizations are selling the 2006 Ent^tainment Books as fund raisers■ The Plymouth Optihists are selling the 2006 Entertainmeit Books with all proceeds helping ch'|dren through out southeastern M ichian Price is $25 Books are available^ Saxton s Garden Center in Plymoiih or home delivery IS available Call\734)453 8253 for details■ The Plymouth Communfy Chorus is selling the 2006 Entertamnent Books to support its charitable arij educa tional activities The book olfers 2 for 1 and 50 percent discounts (p restau rants travel recreation hotj i stays entertainment and sporting ^vents The book is being offered at ^special fund raising price of $25 a n d U n be delivered if the purchaser desires Order books by calling Stan Kotacheff at (734) 459 6829■ Members of the Plymouth Symphony League are selling th 2006 entertainment book offeriijg 50 percent discount coupons at hun dreds of restaurants and discoun many otlêr services and events books IS priced at $25 with all prq ceeds to support the Plymouth Symphony Books can be picked u ia t the symphony office next to the c|>zy Cafd in doyintown Plymouth or ordered by calling Mary Thomas (734) 453 3016 fof more informationcall the sympfiony office (734) 453-i 2112

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W e a re e x tre m e ly p leased to b e ab le to p ro v id e T h an k sg iv in g d in n e r to th e officers o f S lide ll, a n d th e ir fam ilies,” s a id H o n ey B ak ed H a m C o m p a n y P re s id e n t, L du S ch m id t, J r “H o n ey B ak ed i s k b ra n d th a t w a s b u i l t o n fam ily a n d h o lid a y t r a d it io n s , so w e \ fee l i t IS a p p ro p r ia te to re a c h | o u t to fam ilie s m n e e d a t th is | t im e

T h e d o n a te d m e a ls w ill c o m | in th e fo rm o f a re d e e m a b le d in n e r c e rtif ic a te f ro m H o n ey B ak ed H a m T h e c e r t if i - \ c a te s w ill b e e x p re ss d e liv ered to d a y to th e officers o f Slidell, L o u is ian a a lo n g w ith a n in d iv id u a l n o te o f s u p p o r t fro m M ich ig an a d o p te r s T h e re a re SIX H o n ey B ak ed H a m re ta il s to res lo c a te d m L ou is iana .

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different assortments of ethnic (kiefle koiachy rugela koulourakia biscotti linzer) and tradtional cookies and candy Will be for sale Doors open at 8 a m and the sale starts at 9 a m and lasts until it is sold out The church IS located at 36075 W Seven Mile Road (south side) 3/4 mile east of Newburgh Road m Livonia

St Mary's class

St Mary Mercy sponsors a presents tion Surviving the Season Coping With Holiday Stress from 10 301130 am Monday Dec 19 attheNorthville Senior Center located at 303 W Mam Street in Northville Speaker will be St Mary Mercy Hospital s Darlene Doute advanced practice nurse m psychi atric mental health nursing Registration is required call the Northville Senior Center (248) 349 4140

Handspinners fairHoliday shoppers and collectors of fiber art will find much of interest at the 17th annual Handspinners Holiday Fair Friday Nov 26 at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor In addition to handspun yarns the sale features knitted woven and felted garments as well as hats purses jew elry toys dolls ornaments and felted wall hangings Books spinning wheels and related equipment will also be available Demonstrations of hand spinning and other fiber crafts will take place throughout the day Sale hours are 10 a m to 4 p m Admission is free and the site is wheelchair accessible Matthaei Botanical Gardens is located at 1800 N Dixboro m Ann Arbor For more information call (734) 7691657 or (734) 475 2306

Handcrafters show

Handcrafters sponsors its 23rd annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Dec 911 at the Northville Hillside Recreation Center in Hillside Middle School locat ed at 8 Mile and Sheldon/Center More than 90 juried artisans will display their talents with such works as flo rals stained glass seasonal items including Christmas decorations jew

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S te rlin g S o lu tio n s & S ystem s h a s b e e n in v o lv ed w ith th e law e n fo rc e m e n t c o m m u n ity s in ce i ts c o n c e p tio n C u rre n tly , as a n a tio n w id e se rv ice fo r o fficers th e c o m p a n y fa c il i ta te s its C O P S -L p ro g ra m U n d e r

C O P S -L , a n In te rn e t-b a s e d em a il d is c u s s io n fo ru m , offic e rs f ro m a ro u n d th e c o u n try ex ch an g e id e a s a n d m a te r ia ls p e r ta in in g to tr a in in g , officer safety, e m e rg in g t h r e a t aw are n e ss a n d o th e r r e la te d to p ic s o f im p o rta n c e

B ased m W a y n e C o u n ty S te r lin g S o lu tio n s & System s, In c IS a p ro fe s s io n a l serv ices firm , w h ich em p lo y s p rac tic a l a n d te c h n o lo g ic a l ex p erien ce to p ro v id e p ro c e ss im p ro v e m e n ts a n d so f tw a re t r a in in g to la w e n fo rc e m e n t ag en c ie s w h ich in t u r n a llo w s fo r m o re t im e fo r law e n fo rc e m e n t S in ce 1 9 9 0 , S te r lin g S o lu tio n s h a s se rv ed b u s in e s s e s th ro u g h o u t M ich ig an a n d n a tio n a lly

elry wood items and clothing Show hours are 6 9 p m Dec 9 9 a m to 5 p m Dec 10 and 11 a m to 4 p m Dec 11 Admission IS $2 no baby strollers For more information call (248) 459 0050

Genealogical societies

■ The Livingston County Genealogical Society hosts its holiday meeting at 7 p m Dec 1 at its new location First Un ted Methodist Church 1230 Bower Road in Howell Speaker Mary Ellen Ahmad ownerof Ana Booksellers wll talk about Christmas books stor es and historical tidbits The publ c is invited For more informat on call Margaret Bowland (810) 227 7745■ The Western Wayne County Genealogical Society meets at 7 30p m Monday Nov 21 at the Livon a C vie Park Senior Center Building on Farmington Readjust south of 5 M e W lliam J Priest will speak on Disasters Do Occur to Genealogists Too H s pro gram will start earlier at 6 30 p m The meeting and classes are open to the public free of charge For information call Pat Moon (734) 425 3079

Grief support

New Hope Center for Grief Support is a Christian based bereavement out reach and resource center located m Northville Age appropriate groups for Widows and widowers are provided in various locations in southeastern Michigan including groups for young widows and widowers and their chil dren between the ages of 4 through the teen years Groups for parents who have lost a child adults who have lost a parent pet loss and other spe cialized groups are offered at various times of the year All services for adults and children are offered at no cost to the participants If you are grieving or know someone who is please calf our office at (248) 348 0115 for further information about services provided by New Hope Center for Grief Support or visit WWW newhopecen ter net

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I t ’s a t th e s ta r t in g p o in t w h e re w e rece iv e o u r b e a d s B ead s a re to sse d to th e c u rb s id e sp e c ta to rs k id s a n d a d u lts alike, a lo n g th e p a ra d e r o u te W e hav e a c h a se v eh ic le lo a d e d w ith b e a d s so w e d o n t ru n o u t I f y o u h ave ev er a t te n d e d M a rd i G ra s p a ra d e s , t h e b e ad s a re s im ila r

D id y o u k n o w th a t A m e n c a s T h a n k sg iv in g P a rad e IS th e s e c o n d la rg e s t d i s tn b u to r o f b e a d s a f te r M a rd i G ras? I n m y early years a s a. d o w n w e rece iv ed e i th e r c a n d y o r c a n s o f silly s t r in g S illy s tr in g g o t a little silly a n d so m e tim es d a n g e ro u s so i t w as d is c o n tin u e d B ead s w e re in tro d u c e d as a re p la c e m e n t

E v en today , so m e k id s a lo n g th e p a ra d e r o u te a rm th e m se lv e s w ith silly s t r in g j u s t w a itin g fo r th e c lo w ns O n ce you s p o t th e s illy s tr in g , y ou s ta y aw ay f ro m t h a t sec tio n

R e a c h in g th e e n d o f p a ra d e h a p p e n s v e ry q u ick ly a n d th e c lo w n a d v e n tu re is d o n e fo r a n o th e r y e a r N o w co m es th e d ifficu lt p a r t o f re m o v in g a ll th a t m a k e u p T h e la s tin g m e m o ry o f sm ilin g c h ild re n s faces is w o r th an y a g g ra v a tio n t h a t I h ave to go th o u g h B e in g a clo w n is lik e b e in g a k id a g a in , i t s a lo t o f fu n W h y n o t jo in u s n e x t y e a r ’

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® ^ th m g tim ely — no m a tte r h o w m m o r — to he lp th e state m eet th e loom m g econom ic crisis w as crushed las t week.

D ashed, th a t IS m a n as tom sh in^y petty senes o f squabbles

T h e spectacle began a couple o f weeks ^ o T h a t s w hen Gov Jenn ifer G ranholm a n d frie R epubbcan legislative leaders. H ouse Speaker Craig D eRoche o f Novi an d Senate M ajon ty L eader Ken Sikkem a o f Grandville, appeared cheek bv io i\i to announce a b ipartisan r e e -

m e n t o n a $2 b illion business tax relief a n d high-tech job creation package T h a t cam e after nm e m on ths o f m tense p a r te a n bickerm g

B ut w ithm days, R epubhcans d a im a i p a rts o f A e deal h a d been left o u t In particular, th ^ ^ a te d a provision th a t th e Single Busm ess Tax will b e phased ou t 1 ^ 2 0 0 9 Funous,

G ranholm c h a r ^ th a t frie R epubhcans h a d w elshed o n a deal

She th e n th rea tened to veto th e entire package on grounds th a t it w as irresponsible to en d d ie s tates m m n busm ess tax — it brm gs in m ore th an $2 biUion a y e a r — w ith o u t a clear alternative m place

L ast Thursday, a fter m a ra thon 12-hour sessions, bo th th e H ouse a n d Senate passed o n stra igh t line partisan votes exacdy d ie padc-

th a t G ranholm h a d th r e a te n ^ to veto A n d late las t week, G ranho lm th rea tened

to hau l th e Legislature back from its usual tw o w eek hohday over deer season to actually d o som eth ing to earn its pay (am ong d ie to p s m th e n a tio n )

So w h a ts realty gom g on’Som e L ansing insiders to ld m e th a t d ie

en tire negotiation process w as am ateur h o u r O ne problem w as th a t term -hm ited p o h tiaan s w ere u tterly unable to un d erstan d th e eth ics a n d th e finesse requ ired for su c cessful deal cutting A reader o f th is colum n w ro te a funous e-m ail saying th e Legislature vras frddling while R om e b u m s

A nod ier fiscal cohservative said the M ichigan Legislature w as m e rd y foUowmg d ie lead o f d ie U S Congress “borrow an d squander

Those skeptical o f th e w orkm gs o f our legislative m asters will find all d i ^ need to becom e full blow n cynics in a G ongwer N ew s Service report o n th e l a t e - n i^ t session m th e s ta te H ouse

p m after a tw o -h ou r d in n e r break, b u t action w as d e lv e d un til a fter 10 p m F urd ie r d d a y s occurred as m a n b e rs re a d over d ie ^ leg idation a n d voting w as p o s tp o n ed A s %som e representatives g o t resdess, th e d ia m - ^ b e r d id vo te o n som e bills, in d u d in g re g u la t-^ m g th e possession o f fe rre ts”

T hese a re th e people w e pay to ru n o u r s ta te Actually, I th in k it’s even sadder a n d m o re disgraceful d ia n d i a t

A n old L ansu ig fiiend called m e las t w edc to rep o rt a b ig R epubhcanpow -w ow in G ran d R apids d ie evening G ranholm a n d dies'" legislative leaders an nounced d ie ir b ipartisan

Reportedly, w h en D eR oche to ld h is caucus w h a t h e h a d ag reed to , m o s t o f d ie m ^th re w a f i t A n d m y sources also tell m e peo- p ie a ro u n d G O P gubernatorial candidate D ick DeVos u rg ed R epublican l^ is la to rs to b a ck offso as to deny G ranho lm any k m d o f success m passing a package to he lp M id u g a n s econom y

D e R o d ied e m es this, o f course B ut th e re in m te restm g evidence to th e c o n tra iy A memc^vo f to m d ie S enate Fiscal A gency saym g th a t th ^ d1 b ip a rtisan package d id m d u d e a provision eh m inatm g d ie phase-o u t o f th e SBT 5^}

A t a tim e w h en d isaster is ho v en n g over , 3 M ichigan s econom y, fo r anybody to engage 19 deliberate slow -w alking — ‘sabotage” is pe r- h a p s a b e tte r te rm — for p u id y p a rtisan p u r- poses is appalling ^

W orse, I’m b eg m n m g to w o n d er w hether^ o u r politicial system is so b ro k e n — by h a rd i p a rtisan sh ip , b y u n k now in g te rm -h im te d legislators, t y w eU -funded single m te rest g ro u p s, b y ex trem e ideologues o f b o th th e r ig h t a n d th e left — th a t i t sim ply is unab le to fun c tio n u n til fo rced to by a fhU-blown crisis

Im agm e w h a t will h a p p en in M ichigan if D elph i Corp persuades th e bankrup tcy ju d g e to c u t m uo n-represen ted w orkers’ salaries i m o re th a n h a lf a n d d ie U m ted A u to W orkerrb^ go o n strike N o w d u n k h o w th a t strike m igb to t a f e c t G eneral M otors, re e h rg after th e w o rs t i O c tober sales reports m a d e ^ e S uppose ^ d ie n G M goes bust, tak in g w ith i t a b u n ch o f ^ o th e r p a rts supphers ,

T h en m ayhc, ju s t m ^ h e , th e political sys- ^ te rn m i ^ t rouse itse lfto d o som eth ing O f course, t y th e n i t w ou ld b e too htde, too late.

S o w h a t'w e m a y b e fe c m g isn o to n ty ’afiiU ;, ^ b low n econom ic disaster, b u t a crisis in th e very w ork ings o f o u r dem ocraxy I t is h a rd to im agm e anyd im g w orse

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F nen ife’o f G ree n m ea d a re f iien d s m deed .F o r 17 years now , th e y ’v e p u t to g e th e r a n

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Festive welcomeEnglish Gardens hosts free seminars for the holiday se a so n ? pm Wednesdays at its stores m West Bloomfield (phone (248) 8517506) Royal Oak/Troy (phone (248) 280 9500) Ann Arbor (phone (734) 332 7900) and CImton Township (phone (586) 286 61C0)For more information cal! the stores or visit WWW enghshgardens com Festive Front Doors and Entryways will be the topic Nov 30 Welcome visitors to your home with unusual ideas to decorate your front door and entry way This seminar will show you how to use wreaths garlands greensand ornaments to reflect your own per sonal style

School of Gardening

The Michigan School of Gardening offers a variety of classes for different levels at 29429 Six Mile in Livonia just west of Middlebelt and at Goidner Walsh Nursery 559 Orchard Lake Road in Pontiac north of Square Lake Road and east of Telegraph Register early Seating is limited Some classes have pre requisites For more information call (248)4 GARDEN or visit WWW michigangardening com The schedule includes Solving Common Pest and Disease Problems four sessions beginning Thursday Dec 1 in Livonia or Friday Dec 2 in Pontiac (fee is $137) and Computer assisted Design Fridays Dec 216 in Livonia ($137)

Holly Berry Brunch The Garden Gub of Dearborn will host its ninth annua! Holly Berry Brunch

fundraiser Saturday Dec 3 at the Dearborn InnTickets are $30 per person Advance ticket sales continue through Nov 25 with reserved seating available for groups of 10 To order tickets call Mary Bugeia at (313) 5627524 Consisting of a raffle and silent auc tion beginning at 10 a m followed by a brunch the event is a holiday sea son kickoff for many local residents and garden club members from throughout Michigan Raffle items donated by members and area businesses range from overnight and entertainment packages to gar den benches and garden art Silent auction items include many antique and handmade pieces The event benefits scholarships for students of environmental science and natural science at the Univeiîty of Michigan and Henry Ford Community College landscape devel opment projects at Henry Ford Centennial Library and Fair Lane Mansion the c lubs Horticulture Therapy program involving senior res idents of Oakwood Commons in Dearborn and regional conservation and environmental programs spon sored by organizations such as the Friends of the Rouge

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A t M ich ig an S ta te in th e m id ’80s, I m te r- M ew ed a b io lo g is t a b o u t th is n e w d isease h e w as w o rk in g o n , ca lled A ID S , a n d w ro te a n artic le fo r d ie Sta te N ews a b o u t w h a t re sea rch e rs knew , a n d w h a t peop le sh o u ld k n o w to p ro te c t th em se lv es

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A fe w years ago i t w as L ym e’s d isease D o n ’t fo rg e t th e t e r r o r e lic ited a t th e m e re m e n tio n o f W est N ile

Y uxls D e sp ite th e fe e t W est N ile doesn’t a f e c t dogs, th e re w e re re p o rts o f dog s dy in g fixjm it, l ik d y s ta r te d th ro u g h rum or, In te rn e t m essag in g , o r possib ly a v e te rm a n - a n w id i a n ove rac tive im a g in a tio n

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T h e re p o r ts o f th is d isease ce rtam ly d o scare p eop le , w h ich m e a n s th e y love d ie ir p e t a n d c a re a b o u t f ry in g to h d p b e fo re a

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N ed F K u ehn , D V M , M S, D A CV IM (SAIM ), C h ief o f In te rn a l M edic ine a t M ich igan V e terin ary Specialists, lo ca ted m Southfield, says n o

“A t th is tim e , peop le ow n in g dogs m M ichigan sh o u ld n o t b e scared o f can in e influenza,” K u eh n said

A s o f O c t 7 ,2 0 0 5 , cam n e in flu en za h a s N O T b e en co n firm ed m p e t dogs o r rac in g g reyhounds in M ich ig an T h e in fec tio n h a s b e e n co nfirm ed m p e t dogs in 10 s ta tes F lorida, N e w York, C alifornia, O regon , W ash ing ton , N e w Jersey, C onnecticu t, M assachu setts , O h io a n d P e n n ^ lv a n ia a n d also m W a sh in ^ o n , D C ”CAUTIO N

C aution n e v er h u r ts“People frav eh n g w ith th e ir dogs to s ta tes

k n o w n to h ave th e m fec tion sh o u ld avoid havm g th e ir dogs v is it p laces h o u sin g large n u m b ers o f dogs su ch as k enn e ls o r u n fe - m ilia r dog p a rk s , K u eh n ad d ed

T he d isease b e g a n in J a n u a ry 2 0 0 4 a t a F lo n d a g rey h o u n d track , a n d ‘Svas firs t identified in th e p e t p o p u la tio n in sp rin g 2 0 0 5 as a cause o f se rio us re sp ira to ry illness m dogs in shelters , h u m a n e so a e tie s , b o a rd in g facilities, a n d v e te rin a ry h o sp ita ls m F londa,” K u eh n said

T h e cam n e in flu en za v irus is a m u ta te d s tra in o f an eq u in e in fluen za v iru s th a t h a s b e e n d e tec ted in h o rses fo r over 4 0 years I t IS th o u g h t th a t th e feed ing o f raw h o rse m e a t to g r ^ h o u n d s m a y have allow ed th e eq um e in fluenza v iru s to m u ta te to th is h igh ly contag ious v iru s no w in fec tin g d og s ”

T h e d isease ca n affect th e d o g m a m ild o r severe fo rm T h e m ild fo rm resem b les k e n n e l cough, w ith a 1 0 -3 0 -d ay co ugh , a n d p o ssible nasa l d ischarge, K u eh n sa id

Severe cases develop h ig h fevers a n d pneum om a, w ith a fe ta lity ra te o f a b o u t 5 -8 percen t, K u eh n said , ad d in g th a t v e te rin a ry ca re is n e ed ed fo r severe fo rm s, b u t n o t fo r th e m ild fo rm

“Since th is is a n e w disease, a ll dogs, regard less o f ag e o r b reed , a re suscep tib le to in fec tion a n d h av e n o im m unity ,” K u eh n

s a id ‘V ir tu a lly a ll dogs ex p o sed to th e v irus b e co m e in fec ted a n d n e a rly 8 0 p e rc e n t will sh o w clin ical s igns o f d isease

“M o st d og s in fec ted w ith c a n in e in fluen za , how ever, d o n o t d ev e lop severe d isease a n d w ill reco v er f ro m th is v iru s w ith o u t any t r e a tm e n t”

W h a t a b o u t th o s e vaccines ev eryone calls a b o u t? W h e n sh o u ld w e s ta r t th iif lan g a b o u t v a cc in a tin g ag a in s t th is d isease? I t m ig h t b e a g o o d idea , b u t th e re ’s j u s t a litfle p ro b le m T h e re ’s n o v accine y e t

“A lth o u g h re sea rch e rs a re w o rk in g o n a v a c a n e to p re v e n t c a m n e in fluen za , one d o e s n o t ex ist a t th is t im e ,’ K u e h n sa id

V a c c in a tio n fo r c a n m e ip flu en za w ou ld b e advised o n ce a v a c a n e is m a d e available, e s p e a a lly in d o g s f re q u e n tin g b o a rd m g la x i t i e s , a n im d sh e lte rs o r d o g p a rk s ’BIRD FLU

T h ere ’s a n o th e r d isease o n th e horizon , th e B ird F lu W h ile th is so u n d s like th e an sw er to a p u n (“H o w d id th e b ird g e t s o u th fo r th e w in te r? ”), th is d isease is scarin g a lo t o f p e o p le , m d u d m g b i r d ow ners

‘A v ian in flu en za c a n b e tr a n s m it te d to p e t b irds,” K u eh n s a id ‘T h e m o v e m e n t o f b i r f s IS u n d e r in te n se sc ru tin y a n d co n tro l a t in te rn a tio n a l b o rd e rs th ro u g h o u t th e w o rld

Sm ee av ian in flu en za is n o t a p ro b le m in th e U n ited S ta te s , th e re is n o co n ce rn ow ne rs sh o u ld h a v e fo r th e ir p e t b ird s b e in g m fec ted A lso, p eo p le in th e U m te d S tates d o n o t h ave to fea r b e in g in fec ted w ith b ird flu f ro m th e ir p e t b ird s

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K eep in c o n ta c t w ith y o u r v e t a b o u t your co n cerns I t is h o p e d th e se p ro b le m s wifi s tay as ju s t u n fo u n d e d fea rs Dr. Brad Davis is Medical Director for the VGA of Garden City 2085 Inkster Road Garden City 48135 Mail questions and comments there He is also one of the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show Animat

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Christmas m the Village

Kick off the holiday season with Christmas in the Village at Cherry Hill Village in Canton Township Friday Saturday Nov 25 26 The annual event offers a variety of activities for young and old alike Cherry HiK Village is at the corner of Ridge Road and Cherry Hili Road Highlights will include a Christmas home tour live entertainment with both a mam stage and strolling per formers food and beverage childrens crafts and games a petting zoo and pictures With Santa The festivities will begin with a senes of home tours 4 9 p m Friday All of the residences will be beautifully dec orated for the holidays with the assis tance of local florists and decorators In addition neighbors will compete in the annual holiday lighting contest The fun v/ill continue noon to 6 p m SaturdayThe day will wrap up with the official tree lighting 5 30 pm in front of the Village Theatre also at Ridge and Cherry Hill roadsThe Toronto All Star Big Band a swing time group will perform holiday favorites 4 p m and 7 p m Saturday in the Village Theatre Home tour tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door Tickets may be bought at Summit on the Park in Canton {phone (734) 394 5460) Petite Maison in Northville (phone (248) 348 9710) and Remenca Hometown One in Cherry Hill Village (phone (734) 495 3400)Tickets for the Toronto All Star Big Band are $15 for the 4 p m show and $18 for the 7 p m show and are avail able at Summit on the Park Home tour/performance packages are available for $27 at Summit on the ParkChristmas in the Village is created by the Christmas in the Village Association in cooperation with the Partnership for the Arts and Humanities in Canton Township with support provided by Canton Leisure Services

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Holiday ShopThe Holiday Shop at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham offers eclectic and extraordinary hok day giftsChampagne & Shop the annual chami pagne preview party will take place 6 3 0 9 p m Wednesday Nov 30 at the 8 B A C 1516 Cranbrook Road ^Tickets are $50 in advance $60atttW j door $100 patron ^The whole family can come and shop for one of a kind artistic gifts Shoppers will receive a 10 percent diSi count during the event Fine foods beverages and entertainment will i defeatured After Cham pagnes Shop theBBACS^ ’ ' Holiday Shop will continue Dec 217 i » Hours will be 10 3 m to 6 p m Monday Saturday noon to 4 p m Sunday This year more than 100 renowned ^ artists from across the country will selling all types of wares including pottery and textiles Purchases include complimentary wrapping For more information call (248) 644’ 0866 or visit W W W bbartcenterorg

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BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN

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T h e s ta g e o f N o rth R id g e C h u rc h IS b u b b lin g w ith ex c ite m e n t a s S a n ta n d e s th r o u g h on a s le ig h T h e B ro ad w ay -sty le p ro d u c tio n is ev e ry th in g w eV e co m e to k n o w a s C h r is tm a s A fu ll o r c h e s tr a a n d c h o ir p e r fo rm c h e e ry re n d it io n s o f W in ter W onderland a n d L e t i t Snow a s a n ice sk a te r tw irls o n a n n k in a p a rk scene

E v eryon e is in th e h o lid ay ^ i n t , b u t b e h in d th e fro lick ing R o ck e tte -h k e d a n ce rs is a s a d n e ss T h e n a ch ild tak es c e n te r s tag e to s in g H a p py B ir th d ay Jesus T h is is on ly a r e h e a r s d b u t h e r w o rd s convey th e m es sag e The Glory o f Chnstraas, th e c h u rc h s 2 0 0 5 p ro d u c tio n , tak e s a u d ie n c e s a lo ng o n a doc to r ’s jo u rn e y t o f in d h e r “(5ift I t ’s a fee l-g o o d fam ily sh o w m e a n t td legwi h e a r ts b a c k th e m a n g e r f ly in g angfels, p y ro te ch n ic s a n d a c o n te m p o ra ry q u a r te t re m in d u s th e re ’s m o re t o C h ris tm a s th a n ju s t D e ck in g th e H a lls

“I t s a m u sica l p ro d u c tio n w ith a s p a t te r in g o f d r a m a a n d com edy,” sa id R o x an n Pow ell, d ire c to r o f c rea tiv e a r ts m c lu d - in g th e d ra m a te a m E ach S unday, th e d ra m a te a m p re s e n ts a m ix o f m u sic a n d ch o re o g ra p h y to illu s tra te h e r h u s b a n d , s e n io r p a s to r B fad F o w ^ s se rm o n s

"E v ery y e a r w e ch an g e th e s to ry l in e o f Glory o f Christmas th e n ch o o se songs, fu n C h ris tm a s songs a n d w r ite a s c n p t ”

I t ’s d ifficu lt to co m e u p w ith a n e w th e m e a n d s c n p t to p lease th e m o re th a n 2 3 ,0 0 0 peop le w h o co m e to ex p en e n ce th e sp e c ta c u la r ev ery h o lid ay s ea so n N o rth R id g e , w h ich w as fo u n d e d in 1927 as T em p le B a p tis t C h u rch in R edford , b e g a n p u t t in g o n C h n s tm a s p rodu ct! '^” '1 I 992 T h is year th e cl uii. o i s d ra m a te a m is h o p in g au d ien c es w ill re la te to th e s to ry l in e b a se d o n th e te lev is io n se ries J o a n o f A rcad ia , E v ery w eek th e h ig h scho o l s tu d e n t is v is ited b y G od, b u t never k n o w s w h o h e o r sh e is b y th e w ay th e y ’re d ressed S om e w eek s G o d is a ja n ito r , o th e rs a p ig e o n lad y

V ita P o u g e t o f C a n to n is th e P ig e o n L ad y in th e N o rth R id g e p ro d u c tio n , b u t in s tead o f G od sh e is a n an g e l A n R N a t th e S t Jo s e p h M ercy H o sp ita l P a in C lin ic in A n n A rbo r, P o u g e t d ev o tes severa l h o u rs a w e e k to th e d r a m a te a m S he s c o u n tin g o n th e au d ien c e re a p in g w h a t sh e sow s

“T h e P ig eo n L ady is a fu n role,” sa id P o u g e t “G ab rie l is h e lp in g th e d o c to r to re a c h h e r g o ^ to f in d h e r g ift - t h a t C h rist c a m e to th e earffi a s o u r savior

Cindy Schaap talks w ith dram a director Steve Childerston before a full d re ss rehearsal on Nov 20 at Northridge Church in Plym outh Township Schaap plays the role of a doctor who is visited by a se n e s o f ange ls leading he r to ■ The Gift

T h r o u ^ a re la tio n sh ip w ith h im th e re is e te rn a l life T h a t is th e seed I th ro w as th e P ig e o n Lady*A IL VOLUNTEER

B etw een 6 0 0 a n d 700 v o lu n tee rs a r e involved w ith th e p r o d u c tio n so I ts n o t possib le to find ro les fo r a ll o f th e m J o rd a n T h o m as w as lucky en o u g h to p lay a re in d e e r th re e y ears ago a n d re tu rn s as a d ru m m e r b oy

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T h e th e m e o f ffie G ift reap pears t im e a n d ag a in th ro u g h o u t th e sh o w D r C a th e rin e M cG rady (p layed by C m dy S ch aap ) is t iy m g to b u y a g ift fo r h e r m o th e r o n C h n s tm a s Eve as a s to re ow n er (G reg M oo ad ian o f D e arb o rn ) tu rn s h e r aw ay

“S h e s o n th e p h o n e ex p lam - ing w h y sh e ca n t go h o m e fo r C h n s tm a s S h e s ju s t to o b u s y , b u t te lls h e r m o th e r sh e s e n t a gift O f co u rse sh e h a sn t, said C indy S chaap , a n in su ran c e b ro k e r an a ly s t in A n n A ib o r G od w a n ts to g e t h e r a t te n

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U n like m o s t C h n s tm a s p ro d u c tio n s T h e G ift d o e sn t c o n c lu de w ith th e b i r th o f J e s u s S ta r C ra ig h ea d is o n e o f th e R o m a n so ld ie rs w h o cruc ify C h n s t A s w ith m a n y o f th e ac tors, h is w ife D ia n e a lso is involved w ith th e p ro d u c tio n She p lay s severa l ro les in c lu d in g ohe o f th e w in g ed an g e ls in h eaven

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NOVEMBERFun event

Movies crafts clown and more for children 212 years old (limit of 25 chil dren) 7 a m to 1 p m Friday Nov 25 at New Beginnings Church 16175 Delaware at Puritan Redford Serving soup and salad lunch to children and parents when being picked up No charge but donations welcome Call (31^)255 6330 and ask for Rhevelle

Coffeehouse

7 ID p m Friday Nov 25 for singles at Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church 40000 Six Mile Northville Free child care Call (248) 374 5920 Cost is $5

Bible study

Parents with young children Bible study 6 30 p m Sundays at Trinity Episcopal Church 11575 Belleville Road Belleville Call (734) 699 3361 Dinner and childcare provided

From Broken to Good

An 8 week transformational journey began Oct 9 at Solid Rock Bible Church 670 Church Plymouth Call (734) 455 7711 We invite you to consid er your mind heart soul thoughts feelings and relationships of your life in need of renovation Times are 8 30 am and 10 30 am child care avail able both times Ail ages welcome

UPCOMINGManan Advent retreat

9 a m t o 5 pm Saturday Dec 3 in Madonna University Centerand Chapel 14221 Levan Livonia This year s theme is Mary s Christmas and Rev Daniel Jones professor Sacred Heart Major Seminary will lead events Activities include reflection and prayer 3 conferences lunch individual reconciliation Exposition and Benediction of the Bless Sacrament the mysteries of the rosary with medi tation prepared and led by students and Sunday Mass in the University Chapel at 4 p m The cost is $18 and includes lunch and refreshments Reservations required cal! (734) 432 5524

Craft show

More than 80 crafters show their wares 9 a m to 4 p m Saturday Dec 3 at St Thomas a Becket Church 555 S Lilley at Cherry Hill Canton Bake sale and lunch available Adm ssion $2 ch idrer under age 12 free Ca ’ 34) 9811333

Holiday marketplace

10 a m to 2 p m Saturday Dec 3 at Hosanna Tabor Lutheran School Gym 96C0Levere Redford Come do your Christmas shopping with us Vendors include Arbonne Arvon Creative Memories Discovery Toys Reliv Nikken Stamping Tupperware and more Call (313)9372424

Cookie walk

After S a m and 10 am services Sunday Dec 4 at Trinity Episcopal Church 11575 Belleville Road Belleville Cali (734) 699 3361 Stock up on yummy treats for the holiday

Open house

Forthe Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 3 6 p m Sunday Dec 4 at 1390 Ouarton and Woodward Bloomfield Hills Meet the Jesuits and discover the programs and ministries offered to the communi ty For information call (877) MANRESA or visit WWW manresa sj org The mis Sion of Manresa is to help men and women grow spiritually through prayer reflection and teaching according to the tradition of St Ignatius Loyola

RELIGION CALENDARConcert

Birmingham Concert Band present Holiday Ornaments 3 30 p m Sunday Dec 4 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 1800 W Maple at Chesterfield Birmingham The band will be joined by the Lutheran High Northwest Concert Choir The band is looking for instrumentalists to fill sev eral sections Call Grant Hoemfee musi cal director at (248) 474 4997

Nativity story

The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit spon sors The Story of the Nativity As Told in Icons a presentation by the Most Rev Nathaniel Archbishop of Detroit and the Romanian Episcopate of the Orthodox Church in America 6 30 p m Sunday Dec 4 at St George Roihaoian Orthodox Church 18405 W Nine Mile Road Southfield The program includes a concert of Orthodox Nativity Carols and Liturgical Hymns of the Nativity by the COCC Inter Orthodox Choir a sing a long of famil lar western Chnstmas carols and a visit by St Nicholas for children The event is free and open to the public A freewill offering will be taken For fur therinformation contact Janet Damian at (313) 706 0666 or send e mail to dami anj@jurrocom

Christmas w ith fam ily

Celebrate the holiday season with music drama skits dance numbers flying angfeis bic screen video and more at Christmas with the Family 2005 7 p m Friday Saturday Dec 910 at Detroit World Outreach 23800 West Chicago Redford Desserts will be served at end of performances Rickets $5 before Dec 3 $10 after and at the door Cali (313) 255 2222 ext 236Detroit World Outreach is a non denominational church with cutting edge drama productions energized contemporary music high tech video and lighting programs for kids and teens a great place for college stu dents singles married adults and sen lors Services are 8 a m and 11 a ra Sunday (6 30 p m the first Sunday of the month) Sunday school for all ages at 10 a m and Wednesdays at 9 a m and ? pm

Cookie walk

Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church s 12th Annual Cookie Walk is Saturday Dec 10 doors open at 8 a m sale starts at 9 a m and lasts until sold out Pierogi stuffed cabbage bread nut and poppyseed roils and more than 50 different assortments of ethnic (kieffe kolachy rugela koulourakia biscotti !inzer)andtradi tional cookies and candy will be for sale at the church 36075 W Seven Mile east of Newburgh Livonia

Cookie walk

10 a m to 1 p m Saturday Dec 10 at St Michael s Orthodox Church 26355 W Chicago between Beech Daly and Inkster Redford Cookies are sold by the pound Come early for best selec tion

Holiday craft fa ir

11 a m to 4 p m Saturday Dec 10 at Tri City Christian Center 3855 Sheldon northofM ichiganAvenue Canton Admission $1 Bake sale and refresh ments available Call (734) 495 3363

Advent concert

The fifth annual Advent Concert tea turing the Langsford Men s Chorus will be held 7 30 p m Saturday Dec 10 at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church 9601 Hubbard at West Chcago Livonia Rosedale sow n Campanelle Handbell Choirwill also be featured For information call Dave Conrad at (734) 717 6356 or Ron Muresan at (248) 540 0621 For mfor mation about the church visit WWW rosedalegardens org or cad (734) 422 0494

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Livonia presents their annual Christmas Concert 4 pm Sunday 11 in the sanctuary at 14175 Fa Road north of 196 Livonia For m o i| i information calf (734) 522 6830 *Featured will be the Christ Our Festival Choir the Jubellation Ha Choir the Ringers of Joy Youth . . Handbell Choir the Laudate Choir (grades 16) the Confirmation C h o ir^ ^ (grades 7 & 8) a Brass Choir and v a ^ ous instrumentalists providing uplift|J ing holiday music The concert is f r ^ and open to the public with a freewif^ offering being taken

ONGOING fWorship services

All are welcome to attend worship ^ service at St Paul s Presbyterian % Church Five Mile and Inkster roads;^: Livonia Service is held at 10 a m Sunday with an education hour all- ages at 9 a m Cali (734)4221470 '

Fail Sunday services

8 3 0 a m Holy Eucharist 9 3 0 a i Bible study and 10 30 a m Holy Eucharist and Sunday school at Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit 9083 Newburgh Livonia

Sunday services

Continue with traditional worship and childrens Sunday School at 10 a b f , and adult Bible study at 8 30 a m at Garden City Presbyterian Church'*1841 Middlebelt one block south of Ford Road The Beatitudes are now thC ^ focus of the school curriculum which features music computers games and story telling Nursery care available The Mustard Seed service at 6 p m offers an informal casual environ ment Handicap accessible Cal! (734)4217620

Unity of Livonia

Services 9 30 a m Snd1! a m SundaySj at 28660 Five Mile between Middlebelt and Inkster roads Cali (734) 4211760

Shabbat services

The doors of Congregation Beit Kodesh a Conservative Synagogue located at 31840 W SevenWiie between Farmington and Merrimaft Livonia are open to the Jewish com munity of southeastern Michigan* Call (248)477 8974

Bet Chaverim

Services are open to all living in the western counties including Canton, Plymouth Livonia and Northville The

congregation follows traditions of Reform Judaism Interfaith families welcome to attend services at 321 § Ridge south of Cherry Hill Cantoi^(^ll (734) 646 3864 for information or WWW betchavenmcom

Trinity Episcopal Church

Sunday Services S a m and 10 a m Wednesday service 615 pm

Bible Studies and Worship' all ages at 11575 Belleville Road . miles south of Michigan Avenue) 3 Belleville Parents with Young'Bible Study 6 pm Sundays includfs^ dinner and child care Cali (734) 6 ^3361 i ^

Shabbat Rocks ^

A musical celebration precedes t r d d i ^ tionaf Shabbat service oncea m o p t h ^ at Adat Shalom Synagogue 2990T ^ Middlebelt in Farmington Hills For ^ more information call (248) 851 5 1 0 C ^ or visit the Web site at www adat Shalom org

English classes ^

Conversational English as a Second Language classes are being' adults of all ages and background&| pm Monday and Tuesday ati Savior Lutheran Church 14175 Farmington Road Livonia Tutors will work on a one to one ratio to help 1 dents better understand and 1 English language No charge Toi call a34) 525 0191 or (734) 522 <

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iC A R O L LY N N P A T T E R S O NNovember 16 2005 of Canton Loving wife of the late Robert Dear mother o f Scott (Cheryl) Cynthia (Skip) Powelson and Barbara (Kenneth) Drain Sister of Irene Deptuck Barbara Gnffm and Helen Sparka Funeral service held at Harry J Will Funeral Home Wayne Father Leo Sabourin officiated the services on Tuesday November 22nd

M A R Y A N N L E O N EAge 60 a 27 year resident of Royal Oak died Sunday November 20 2005 at William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak She was bom February 5 1945 in Detroit MI Surviving are her children David (Alayna) Gina (Mark) Goodin and Russell Nicholas three granddaughters brother Mark Manko and several nieces and nephews Memorial Service will be held at 4 00 p m on Saturday November 26 at Our Shepard Lutheran located at 2225 East 14 Mile Road Birmingham MI 48009

B R E N T C . V E R R O TAge 46 passed away Saturday November 19 2005 at home He was born July 8 1959 in Wayne MI the son of Raymond and Mary Ann (DeMara) Verrot Brent was a master chef for many years in various restau rants in the Washtenaw County area He was also an avid gardener and received the Suburban Eight Football and Wrestling award in 1978 Survivors include one daughter Danielle Verrot of Westland one son Brent Verrot of Westland his mother Mary Ann Verrot o f FL four brothers Mark (Mary Beth) of Canton Bruce (Mary) twin brother Brad (Kathy) and John (Callie) all of FL six nephews and one niece He was pre ceded in death by his fadier The funer al service will 2 00 PM Wednesday November 23 at STARK FUNERAL SERVICE Moore Memorial Chape) with Rev Rudy Shankle officiating Cremation will follow The family did receive friends at the funeral home 6 9PM Tuesday Please sign his guest book at WWW starkfuneral com

G E R A L D G O T T H E L FBeloved husband of Shirley Gotthelf | Dear father of Gail (Mark) Fisher Dennis (Mana) Gotthelf and Beth. | (Steven Miesowicz) Gotthelf Loving^ grandfather of Sarah and Dana Great grandfather o f Emma and Nolan Services were held Monday November 21 2005 atBirmingham Temple 28611 W 12 Mile in Farmington Hills ^ Arrangements by The Ira Kaufman Chapel 248 569 0020

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A L V IN G R A N T K A RH U *Age 27 Beloved son of K atie Stephen Karhu Loving father Df Haileigh Karhu Grandson of Ches^r: & Audrey Maroum and Valenne the late Jack Karhu Nephew cff IWn Marcum (Marlayne) Kathleen Gregory Warwick and Cheryl Qua^/ Survived by many cousins Visitatipr( was held Monday 1 9pm at Harrj^;.' Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Road Livonia

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Santa Fe Sunset Dip

3 ounce (1 package or about 30) sun drfed tomatoes (not packed in oil)

2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted red peppers drained

2 garlic cloves chopped fine

The Westland Cham ber of Com m erce proudly presents the z o o f

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Treat yourself to an evening of fine dining and relaxation at the luxurious Hellenic Cultural Center.

Join us for this gourmet adventure featunng the area’s finest restaurants and culinary artists

Graze on gourmet goodies while enjoying music and entertainment Do some holiday shopping bid on some o f the exciting items in our silent auction’

Applebee’s Fire Mountain

Hellenic Cultural Center La Shish

Le ’ Cakery B a h Shop Longhorn Steakhouse

Participants.Marvaso’sItalian Grille

Mary Denning s Cake Shoppe Max & Erma’s

O&WI nc Uno Chicago Grill

Red Robin

Souper Sandwich Carver Taj Mahal Restaurant

Tasty Bouquet Toarmina s Pizza Vintner’s Cellar

Westland Big BoyWilliam D Ford Career Technical Center Culinary Arts Department

December 6, 2005 at 6 o’clock in the eveningHellenic Cultural Center, 36375 Joy R d , Westland, MI (between Wayne & Newburgh R ds)

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Rehabilitation Services & L felin e Look' Benyo Agency Westland Shopping CenterPartial proceeds from the event will go to the Joseph Benyo Scholarship Fund

Appetizer tarts piled with turkey and extras

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

This Southwestern-style dtp uses roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes that have not been packed in oil and are nearly fat-free

Make your dips healthy this holiday season1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or to

taste1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or

to tasteAcup chopped fresh cilantroA cup chopped scallion4 ounces reduced fat NeufchStel

cream cheese softenedSalt and freshly ground black

pepperTabasco or hot chili pepper

sauce to taste (if desired)

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A n d e i th e r w a y you ’ll h a v e a n c h a n d sa tis fy in g a p p e tiz e r to h a n d ( a n d n o o n e b u t y o u r p o c k e tb o o k w ill ev er Im o w i f you u s e d ‘le f to v e rs ”)

_______ Turkey Tarts_______

24 won ton wrappersI cup shredded sharp Cheddar

cheese'a cup shredded Parmesan

cheese'A pound (4 ounces) cream

cheese softened4 eggs4 tablespoons finely chopped

green onions2 tablespoons finely chopped

fresh sageA teaspoon salt (optional) Ateaspoon white pepper Ic u p diced cooked turkey A cup pureed or mashed cooked

winter squash (see note)A cup coarsely chopped cooked

peeled chestnuts (see note)

P re h e a t oven to 3502 F Spray cavities o f 12 -cu p m uffin p a n w ith p a n spray , p ress 12 w o n to n w rap p e rs in to cavities ^

In food p ro cesso r o r w ith electr ic m ixer, co m bine cheeses, cream cheese, eggs, 2 tab le spoons o f th e g reen on ions, sage, sa lt a n d p e p p e r u n til sm o o th a n d w ell b le n d ed S tir m turkey, sq u ash a n d ch es tn u ts Spoon h d f o f m ix tu re in to w o n to n s cups S p n n k le w ith ad d itio n a l g reen o n io n s B ake 13 to 15 m ip - u te s o r u n til s e t R epea t w ith 12 rem a in in g w o n to n w rap p ers a n d filling Cool slightly to serve

M akes 12 serv ings, o f 2 ta r ts each

N o te A corn o r b u tte rn u t sq u ash w o rk v e ry w ell, a lm o st any o th e r sq uash , except m aybe sp ag h e tti sq uash , also w ou ld i w o rk F o r ch o p p e d ch estn u ts , if p re fe rred , su b s titu te p in e n u ts

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(Recipe for AP from Wilton Enterprises)

Try these recipes for holiday leftovers

Artichoke Turkey Pizza

1 baked thin Italian pizza crust (12 inches)

11/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 can (14 5 ounces) Hunts diced tomatoes with basil garlic and oregano drained

1 cup chopped leftover cooked turkey

1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts drained coarsely chopped

1 can (2 25 ounces) sliced black olives drained

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

P reh ea t oven to 450®F Place c ru s t o n ung reased bak ing sh ee t Sprink le w ith m ozzarella cheese Top w ith tom atoes, turkey, a r t i chokes, olives a n d P arm esan cheese

Bake 10 m inu tes, or u n til cheese is m elted M akes 4 servings (1/4 p izza each)

Curried Turkey

Couscous Salad

1 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup couscous uncooked1/2 cup golden raisins2 tablespoons finely chopped

crystallized ginger 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups chopped leftover cooked

Butterball® Turkey 1/3 cup chopped celery 6 green onions sliced (aboutA

cup)1/3 cup slivered almonds toast

ed2 oranges peeled sectioned

and chopped1 cup seedless red grapes cut

into halves3 tablespoons chopped fresh

parsley

C om bine b ro th , cu rry p o w d ^ a n d sa lt m m e d iu m sau cep an n B n n g to a bo il over m ed iu m - h ig h h e a t S tir in couscous, ‘ ra is in s a n d g ing er, cover R em ove fro m h e a t L e t s ta n d 5 m in u te s U ncover, f lu ff w ith fork . Cool

M ix m ayonnaise a n d lem o n ju ice in la rg e bow l u n til well b le n d ed A d d turkey , celery, o n io n s a n d a lm o n d s , m ix w ell A d d couscous m ix tu re , o ranges’, g rapes a n d parsley , m ix lightly . C over

R efrig era te 3 to 4 h ou rs , o r u n til ch illed M akes 4 servings ( l - ’/s cu p s each)

Recipes from www butterball com

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(S ta r t to f in is h a b o u t 25 m in u te s )

Bounces vermicelli or thin spaghetti broken in half

2 tablespoons sesame oi! divided

2 teaspoons bottled or fresh minced ginger root

2 cloves garlic minced /a teaspoon crushed red pep

per flakes2 cups sliced bok choy or

Swiss chard1 red bell pepper cut into

short thin strips1 cup reduced sodium chick

en brothAcup reduced sodium soy

sauce6 ounce package Canadian

bacon slices cut into strips2 green onions cut diagonal

ly intoVinch pieces A cup chopped cilantro A cup chopped peanuts or

cashews (optional)C ook verm icelli accord ing

to package d irec tio n s , d ram a n d toss w ith 1 tab lesp o o n o f th e oil a n d s e t aside

M ^nw hile , h e a t rem aim ng 1 tablespoon oil m a large, deep skillet over m ed ium h e a t Add ginger root, garlic an d pepper f la ils , s b r - ^ 3 0 seconds A dd bok ch (^ an d bell pepper, stir- firy 2 m m utes A d d b r ^ and sc^ sauce, b ring to a sim m er A dd green onions, sim m er until vegetables are tender, about 2 m m utes Stir in verm icelli and Canadian bacon, h e a t through Transfer to 4 shallow bowls, top w idi cilantro and, i f desired, peanuts

M akes 4 (I-/2 cu p ) servingsN u ta tion inform ation per

serving 365 c a l , 10 g fat, 23 g p ro , 20 m g c h o l, 1,271 m g sodium, 3 g fiber, 48 g carbo

Recipe for AP from Jones Dairy Farm

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approxim ately 15 acre site located a t the northeast co rne r of 5 M ile Road

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F o r an o th e r ta k e o n (unsw eeten ed ) applesauce, t r y tlu s versicfo f ro m M ichef N isch an ’s Homegrown Pure and Simple (C hrom cle, 2 0 0 5 , $ 3 5 ) H e sp ikes i t w ith j u s t a to u c h o f fresh le m o n jm ee a n d to a s te d c in nam o n sticks

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In a nonreactive saucepan, com bine th e rem aining apples, juice, pulp, cinnam on sticfe, lem on jm ee a n d salt a n d bring to a s im m er ôver a m edium flam e R educe to 5 low, parfaalfy cover a n d cook, s tir- ^ n n g often, for abou t 3 0 m inutes, or un til th e apples are ten d e r an d have broken dow n to a saucebke ^ consistency ^

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EDWARDSFROM PAGEB7

C o u r t o f M aster Som m elier’s ce rtifica tion programBECOMING A MASTER SOMMELIER

T h e first successful m a s te r so m m elie r exam ination h e ld in th e United K in g dom m 1969 By 1977, the C ourt o f M a s te r Sommeliers w a s e s ta b l is h e d as th e premier m te m a - tionally-recogm zed e x a m in in g a n d certifying body, e x a c tin g p a ss in g th ree stages o f e x am in a tio n s

E dw ards passed the m tro - d u c to ry course m 1997 a n d th e ad v an ced level the next y e a r H e estimated th a t f o r th e seco n d level, he studied fo u r h o u rs each day, six dajrs a w e e k fo r s ix weeks Between th is a n d h is re ce n t success several life responsib ilities, m d u d in g th e b i r th o f four daughters a n d w o rk , spread out his p a s s in g ex am s in practical service, t i ie - o ry a n d th e final blind ta s t in g id en tifica tion over th e su cceed ’- m g seven years

“I didn’t keep exact t ra c k o f file tim e involved to study a n d pass all th e tests for master so m m eb- er,” Edw ards admitted A n d th e cost m addition to time’ “C h e f 3 n a n P o l^ M p e d w if i i costs ^ r th e first two levels,” h e spd> ^Tor th e m aster som m dieds level, i t was ou t o f pocket and b e in g aw arded scholarships fix>m file beverage mdustry that h e lp ed ynth travel expenses to b o fii California and London fo r various examsWHAT'S NEXT? ^

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LAMBFROM PAGE B7

T h is IS a dish that will look a s g o o d as i t tastes

Roast Rack of Lamb

With Crahserry

AND Red Wine Sauce

3 racks {7 or 8 ribs each) lamb tninmed and trenched (see note)

1 teaspoon olive oil h cup (2 ounces) chopped shallots 10 whole clovesBounce can jelled cranberries 1 cup red w ne1 teaspoon dried thyne leaves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract '/z teaspoon balsamic vinegar Sait and pepper to taste

P reheat oven to 4252 F Season lamb to taste w ith sa lt

a n d pepper Place racks u p n g h t, w ith bones supporting o n e another, in small roasting p a n R oast a t 4252 for 24 m in u tes {for rare), to 30 minutes (for w ell

Fall fareCasseroles are one-dish answer for dinner


A s fell w ea th e r tu rn s th o u g h ts h un g n fy to w a rm in g d inn ers, w h a t’s m o re w elcom in g fo r dm ers a n d easie r fo r cooks fiian a h e a r ty casserole, b u b b lin g h o t fixim th e oven, w reafiied m ta s ty a rom as’

Smoky Vegetable Casserole

1 cup couscousI cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 tablespoon ebipotle-pepper

sauce1 teaspoon salt i tablespoon olive oil I medium zucchini cut into bite

size chunks\ medium yellow squash cut into

bite size chunks ] medium red onion diced I red bell pepper cored seeded

and cut into bite size chunks 1 green bell pepper cored seed

ed and cut into bite size chunks

19 ounce can chickpeas drained

and rinsed9 ounce package frozen arti

choke hearts thawed/zcup shredded Gruyere or

Swiss style cheese

Preheat oven to 350° FCom bm e couscous, broth , 2

teaspoons dup ofie pepper sauce, andy2 teaspoon salt m 2 -quart saucepan H ea t to boiling over h igh h e a t Cover an d remove from heat, le t s ta^d m inutes

M e a n w h i le ,b ^ M m 12-m d i skillet over m edium -high heat Cook zucchmi, yellow squash, red om on, red an d green peppers and remaining/* teaspoon salt about 5 m m u l^ untfi ve^tafoles are ten - d e r - c n ^ , s t im i^ occasionally Stir m rcir^UHng 1 teaspoon chipotle p q ^ e r sauce

Com bm e couscous, vegetable m ixture, chickpeas, artichoke hearts an d s h r e d d ^ cheese in 2- q u a rt shallow casserole dish Bake 20 nun utes a t 350° F or un til m ixture is heated tiirough

M akes 6 servings(Note Tabasco chipotle pepper

sauce IS available a t your local superm arket)

N utrition inform ation p e r serving about 295 c a l , 13 26 g p r o , 4 6 1 2 g ca rb o , 7 0 6 to ta l fet (182 g saturated), 9 9 0 m g ch o l, 736 96 m g sodium , 8 77 g fiber

Spicy Polenta Lasagna

8 ounces sweet Italian sausage links

1 mediumobipn diced14/rounc6 can diced tomatoes2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce2 tablespoons butter or mar

garine18 ounce tube prepared polenta

cut into/rinch thick slices1 cup shredded mozzarella or

fontina cheeseA cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 4002 FRemove casing from sausage

links, break u p m e a t Cook sausage until well b row ned o n all sides in 12-m di Collet over m edi

um high heat, s tim n g occasionally Rem ove sausage to bowl In drippings jremammg m skilletj cook on ion until softened over m edium h e a t A dd to bow l w i ^ sausage Stir in tom atoes an d the ir hqu id and ho t pepper sauce

M elt 1 tablespoon b u tte r iq sam e skillet Cook po len ta sbees, h a lf a t a tim e, until b row ned o n bo th sides R epeat wifii rem aining bu tte r an d po len ta sbees

Spoon h a lf of s^ isage m ixture in to a 9 ^ - 9 - i n c h b a k ir^ dish. Thp w ith jia lf o f po len ta s lic^ , an d h a lf o f m ozzarella d ieese an d Parm esan cheese R epeat layer again, end ing witii Parm esan dheese Bake 20 m m utes o r un til cheese is m elted an d m ixture is h o t an d bubbly M akes 4 servings

N u trition inform ation about 436 cal 19 63 g p r o , 2 0 42 g c a rb o , 3 1 2 7 g total fe t (14 4 4 g saturated), 7758 m g d io l , 1,152 m g sodium , 2 21 g f ib ^Recipes for A P from Tabssco/McllhennyCo ^

Chanterelle and fontina frittata fast, flavorful

done) R em ove fro m oven an d le t s ta n d 5 m in u tes before carving P our m e a t ju ic e in to sm all bowl a n d sk im o ff f e t layer w ith tea spoon , se t aside

M eanwhile, h ea t olive oil m sm all saux^pan A dd shallots and saute over m edium heat for 3 m inutes o r until golden, s tim n g fre- quentfy A dd doves an d saute for 2 0 seconds A ddjelhedcranbem es, red w m e an d tlfytne and bring to boil R educe hea t a n d sim m er for 10 nunutes, s tim n g occasionally Rem ove fixim heat, strain m to d e a n p a n an d re tu rn to boiL Stir m vauilk^ vm egar an d salt

P o u r reserved m e a t ju ice in to sauce a n d re tu rn to boil S train m to serv ing d ish S 6rvew ith lam b M ak® 6 servings

N o te A b u tc h e r will tn m racks o f lam b fo r roasting , tr im m e d racks read y fo r th e oven a re ca lled “f re n c h e d ”

N u tn tion inform ation p e r serving 3 2 0 c a l ,2 7 g p ro ,1 3 g c a rb o , O gfiber, 14 g fe t, 5 g saturated)90 m g choL,^fl5’m g sodiumRecipe developed fo i AP by t|1e

C ranberfy^ark^m g Committee


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Eggs a d a p t perfec tly to th is free-sp in ted ou tlo ok I b e y a r e q m d e to cook, a n d co m b ine easily w ith a hvely variety o f o th e r ing red ien ts a n d flavors

T his r e a p e fo r a fe s t fh tta ta co m es fro m M arc M ^ r , N ew Y ork C ity d ie f a n d re s tau ran t owner, au th o r o f B rund i (Rizzoli, 2 0 0 5 , $ 2 4 95), vd io m d u d e s i t m a “b ru n c h a n d b ^ o n d ” fea tu re m file O c to b er issae o f Food and

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Schoolcraft classes

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Chanterelle and Fontina Frittata

8 large eggs beaten1 tablespoon chopped tarragon'A cup extra virgin olive oil'/zpound chanterelle mushrooms

sliced if largeSalt and freshly ground pepper2 ounces fontina or Gruyere

cheese shredded G/2 cup)

Preheat th e oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

In a m edium bowl, bea t th e eggs w ith th e chopped tarragon. I n a large nonstick ovenproof sk illet hea t 2 tablespoons o f th e olive oil until shim m enng A dd th e chanterelle m ushroom s, season

CALENDARsite of the Cooking 101 Skill Development class or instructors apprgva! Plan to wear a white chef s jackbtdark pants and comfortable shoes for all hands on classes Please prepare^tool kit with the following a set of knives peeler spatula dough cut ter thermometer and measuring spoons Visit Web site wwwschoolcraft edu for more informa tion oathese classes and others Gdrde MangerlOl Cold Food Preparation

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Busch s cooking classes focus on easy appetizer recipes for adding elegance to holiday entertaining Learn Busch s favorite shortcuts and garnishes Make

w ith salt an d pepper an d cook fiiem over m ^ e ra te ly h igh heat, s tim n g occasionally, un til th e m ushroom s are brow ned, ab ou t 8 m inutes

A dd file rem aining 2 tab lespoons o f olive oil to d ie sk ille t A dd th e beaten eggs an d cook until they begin to set a t th e edges, aibout 3 0 seco n d ^ a spatula, h ftfiie edges an d tilt 1^6 p a r t allowing the uncooked e ^ to seep underneath . Cook until file bo ttom is set, about 3 m inu tes Sprinkle th e cheese cm top a n d bake th e fh tta ta fo r about 8 m inutes, until f l u ^ a n d set Slide th e f iitta ta onto a platter, cu t into w edges an d serve

M akes 4 servings

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BILL 8RESLER! STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Canton'S Deshon McClendon leaves a Macomb Dakota player in his wake during the Chiefs' 35*21 Division 1 semifinal v ic to ry Saturday

McClendon finished with 151 yards on 19 carries

He's all heartCanton's McClendon

is No. 1 when it comes

to determination, desireBY ED WRIGHT

STAFF WRITER

All 5-foot-6 of Canton running back Deshon McClendon appeared to be swallowed alive by the massive Macomb Dakota front seven during a cn ti- cal third-dow n play mid-way through the first quarter o f Saturday’s Division 1 sem ifin^ football game

The apparent stuffing of McClendon couldn’t have come at a worse tim e for the Chiefs, who were trailing 14-0 and facing their th ird punting situation in three possessions

“At first, I ran in to one of my own blockers,” McClendon rem em bered “Then w hen I ben t back, one of their linebackers got his arm around me ”

But a split second before th e referee blew his whistle, before th e chain gang rolled th e down m arker from “3” to “4” and before th e Dakota stands could erupt with exhilaration, som ething Barry Sanders-esque happened on th e TVoy Athens High School football field

McClendon escaped“I pushed th e guy’s arm off me, took a step back,

then ran as hard as I could,’ M cClendon said “I th ink the defensive guys thought I was down, so they may have relaxed for a second ”

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isCanWslIrsttnpTothe state finals, Rockford is the defending D1 slate champt* on

m the 2004 finals.

BY ED WRIGHT

STAFF WRITER

W ings & Things is not the name of a fast- food restaurant, but it’s given plenty of high school football defensive coordinators indigestion the past two years

W ings & Things ’ is the moniker Rockford football coach Ralph Munger has given his team’s multi-dimensional offense, which has averaged close to 35 points per game this season after leading th e Rams to the Division 1 state championship last fall

The Rams’ multiple-set offense will provide the latest test for Canton’s young bu t td en ted defense m Saturday’s Division 1 state title game at Ford Field Kickoff is set for 1 p m

“I am amazed how many offensive formations they use/ said Canton coach Tim Baechler, after reviewing films of recent Ram games “Their main set seems to be the same full-house formation we use, bu t they also have a couple of spread packages, too

“Like I told our kids, it will be like a final exam for them We’ve faced team s th a t have run all of the formations Rockford uses, b u t we’ll be see- mg them all in one game on Saturday”

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BILL BRESLER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Canton'S defense shut out Macomb Dakota during the second half of Saturday's Division 1 semifinal

football game at Troy Athens High School Jeff Piper (44) and Andy Rossow (31) are pictured bringing

down the Cougars' John Schultz

L a k e rs d e ra il C h ie fsBY BRAD KADRICK <

STAFF WRITER ^i

The tale of the ugly dilpk- ling and the beautiful sv^n p l^ e d out in its entirety Monday night a t Northvilte High School

W hen it was over, the swan emerged m an eXOt- m g finish for West Bloomfield, which used a punishing interior defense m the second half to stifle

Canton's Lisa

Eaiy drives

through West

Bloomfield's

Chenise M ille r

(42) nd

Tabitha

Mahoney

during the firs t

quarter of

Monday night's

regional

semifinal

contest The

Lakers won, 42-

35

Canton and beat the Chiefs, 45-38, in a Class A regional girls’ bj^ketball game

The win earned the Lakers a spot m the regional final Ihesday against A i|bum Hills Avondale, a 64-51 wmner over B itm m ^ am M anon Re^ulfe of th a t game weren’t available a t press tim ^

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S c h m i t t s p a r k l e s a t D1 m e e t

Please see complete Division 1 state swim

results on Page C3

BY ED WRIGHT

STAFF WRITER

Nervous’Not Canton sophomore Allison

Schmitt prior to Saturday’s Division 1 state finals swim meet at Eastern Michigan Umversity

The cool, calm and collected Schmitt finished second m both die 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle events before leading the Chiefr’ 400 freestyle relay fouisome to a 12th-place finish. Along with die silver-medal performances,Schmitt earned All-Amencan status with her 23.93 tim e m die 50 free prehminanes and her 5127 dockmg in the 100 finals

“I don’t get nervous a t big meets, orany meets, because I know Ifri going to do my best and I’m going to be happy with the outcome,” said S d :^ t t .

Schmitt said the state final meet setting IS conducive to record-shat- tenng tunes

“The atmosphere is good at the finals, plus It’s the m eet everyone has framed for all season so we’re

all ready for It,” she said

At the 2004 state meet, Schmitt recorded one of the best performances by a freshman, finish in g e i^ th m

A lliso n Scfim itt 5qq freestyleand sixdi m die 200 freestyle

Schmitt started swimrmng competitively at the age of 10 for the Plymoudi-Canton Cruisers IWo yeais later, she jom ed die ehte Ann Arbor Swim Club

“I swim 50 weeks of the year,” she said “ y goal is to swim for a big college some d ^ and qualify for either the 2008 or 2012 Ofympictnals”

There is no rest m die near ftiture for Schmitt, whowill be tRumng hard die next two weeks for die U S Open national meet m Aubum, Ala.

^ never get tired of swimming,” she said “I love i t”

Thanks to its talented lOdi- grader’s performance, Crniton finished 14th ov e r^ w ith 44 pomts Ann Arbor Pioneer swam away with the tide, eammg 433 points, 190 more than runner-up

Farmington Hills Mercy Rochester Adams (184), Holland (146) and Northville (139) rounded out the top five spots

“Swimmmg die shorter events like Allison did, you have to be perfect,” said Canton assistant coach Ed Weber “And she was perfect Her turns were amazing and she was quick off the blocks

Allison is a great person to coach because she listens to every- dimg we have to say and she’s very, very open to our ideas”

Salem fimshed with mpe points, which placed the Rodcs in a 33nJ- place tie with Fraser “We turned m our fastest times o f the year, but diey just weren’t quite fast enou^ ,” said Salem coach Chuck Olson “Everyone gave it their best, which is all you can ask.”

The Rocks’ best finish was senior Kelsey Lincoln’s nmth-place showing in the 100-yard backstroke She was clocked m a personal-best time of 1 0147

Lincoln earned a 17th-place finish m the 200 individual medley (21495)Salem freshman diver Katie Koetting also had a good state final meet, feiishmg 26th, which was die best finish for a freshman

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M C C L E N D O N

FROM PAGE Cl

McClendon not only escaped — he reeled off an electrifying 43-yard run, setting up Canton’s first touchdown and energizing his team m ates and the Chiefs’ crowd

While the run came early in Canton’s 35-21 victory, it may have been the m ost significant play of the afternoon considering the consequences the Chiefs would have faced had he been tackled for no gain

“That run gave us a huge m om entum boost,” said Canton coach T im BaechlerILL-ADVISED MOVE

Baechler said members of th e Dakota student cheering section unknowingly charged up McClendon’s already high intensity level du nn g pre-game warm-ups

“I guess some of their kids were np- pmg on Deshon, calling him sho rt,’ Baechler said “I t fired him up Deshon w ent over to one of our assistan t coaches and said, ‘Do they know who I am* ’ My assistant coach said when they got on him, it was like poking 9,10-foot-tall grizzly bear w ith a stick ”

Stopping McClendon will be th e No 1 task for Rockford’s defense in Saturday’s Division 1 state final contest a t Ford Field

“From w hat I can see from th e films I ve watched, (McClendon) is one of those players th a t runs with every ounce and every fiber of his body,” said Rodsford coach Ralph M unger “I’m very im pressed with him H e plays hard and we respect th a t in a player”

McClendon, a junior, has been play- m gfootball for half his life, having strapped on his first pair of shoulder pads„at the age of 8 It didn’t take long before McClendon’s first Plymouth- Cairton Steelers coach, Phil LaVallee, noticed the youngsters potential for greatness

“Deshon didn t play a lot w hen he was 8 because he still had a lo t to learn,” LaVallee reflected “But it was obvious right away that he was going to be som ething special By th e tim e

he w as 9, he was doing the same kinds o f th ings in little league th a t you see now w ith Canton He’s always had the moves, plus he ran kids over like he does now

“I ’ll never forget one run he made for us He was running down the sidelines when, out of the com er of his eye, he saw a defensive player coming a t h im As the defensive player dove at him , Deshon leaped over the kid and in to th e end zone No one could believe it ”

M cClendon was instrum ental in the Steelers’ string of W SJFL Super Bowl appearances dunng his little league tenure

“Before one o f our first practices d u n n g Deshon’s ju n io r varsity season w hen he was 12 , he came up to me and said, ‘Coach, I don’t know how quick I’m going to be this season,’” LaVallee said “H e said, ‘I haven t grown much and m y thighs are rubbing together w hen I run ’ Well, his thighs were rubbing together because o f the muscles m his legs, bu t he was still as quick as ever

“T he th ings I’ll always remember abou t Deshon is th a t he always gave his linem en credit for his success and he still comes back to the Steelers’ practices to help ou t He’s a special k id ”RAPID PROMOTIONS

I t d idn’t take long for McClendon to w ork his way up the ladder o f success and to th e top of Canton’s depth chart

As a ninth-grader, he led the Chiefs freshm en team to a 9 -0 record, bu t from a new position — quarterback

“I w anted to play m nning back, but coach (Rich) Mui said they liked their best athletes to play quarterback, so I was all n g h t with it,” McClendon said

M cClendon was called up to the varsity squad th a t year for th e playoffs and he m ade a quick and positive first im pression on the coaches

“I d id pretty good w ith the scout team s in practice, so they pu t me in for a few plays against Wayne,” M cClendon said “I gained about 20- som e yards ”

A star was bomLast year, McClendon started as a

sophom ore and played a key role in

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BILL BRESLER1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Canton jun ior running back Deshon McClendon trie s to elude Dakota defenders Josh Jarvie (7)

and Brad Puszczyk during Saturday s state football sem ifinal game a t Troy Athens

the Chiefs 10-1 season This year, he’s destroyed the school s

rushing records, piling up 1,908 yards and 32 touchdowns through 13 games

The l65-pound player is also a stud in the weight room

His 32^-pound bench press and 450-pound squat are near the top of the team s charts

“He never misses a workout and when he is in th e weight room he

works his b u tt off,” Baechler said ‘ The th ings th a t make Deshon great are his heart and his confidence Plus, he has great instinct and savvy for the game of football

“People look a t his size and his speed, and they wonder where he 11 play college football I don’t know w here he 11 play, b u t I do know th is We re lucky to have him on our team e w n g f it@ t io m e to w n h fe c o m | (7 3 4 ) 9 5 3 2108

Finals tickets are on sale

Tickets for th e 2005 Michigan High School Athletic Assoaation Football Finals are now on sale at the Ford Field Box Office all week, and at th e Canton High School athletic office on Fnday fi:om 10 a m to 3 p m

AU tickets are general admission, and will adm it an individual to all four games m one day Tickets are $9 each

Parking in over 2,000 spaces adjacent to Ford Field and Comenca Park m Olympia Entertainment lots W e^ of Woodward Avenue and along Montcalm will be $6

A number of privately-operated parking lots and garages are also located in the general vicmi- ty of Ford Field which may charge different pnces The Olympia Entertainment lots offenng $6 parking will be marked with signs beanng the Olympia Entertainment name and logo A parkm g m ap is located on the Football page of the MHSAA Web site

The continuous schedule each day will have games starting at 10a m , 1 p m , 4 3 0 p m and 7 30 p m On Friday, Nov 25, the

; in the even-numbfered I will take place begin

ning with Division 8, followed by Division 2, then Division 6 and Division 4

The odd-numbered divisions w il have their championships on Saturday, Nov 26, beginning with Division 7, followed by Division 1 , Division 5 and Division 3

Contact the Ford Field Box Office at (313) 262 2003 daily fiom 10 a.m to 6 p m

No public sale of tickets will take place at th e MHSAA office Tickets will be available at par- tiapatm g schools the week of the event, and at the door on the davs of the event.

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GIRLS SWIMMING STATE FINALS RESULTS

PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Canton's Beca Houdek drives past West Bloomfield's Lauren Davis for two of her 17 points in Monday night's regional

semi-final game at Northvilie High School The Lakers won 42 35

C A G E R S

FROM PAGE a

Both team s came out tight and missed numerous early opportunities, mciudmg several layups at both ends, before the Lakers (18-4) took control after halftime

“We missed a lot of shots early,” said Canton coach B nan Samulski “We were a t the n m a lot, but we came up short We had th e lead at halftime, bu t if you make those shots, it s that much bigger a hole (West Bloomfield) has to climb out of

W hat little scoring there was — Canton led 17- 16 a t halftime — came from balanced scoring The Chiefs got seven points, including the first five of the game, irom jun ior guard Becci Houdek and four each from Ja n e e Morton and Lisa Ealy

But the Lakers, who got strong inside games from freshm an Chenise M iller and sophomore An’EUe Durham, scored seven of the first nine pomts of the th ird quarter and never looked back The Lakers outscored Canton 11-3 in the third quarter to seize the lead for good

The key, according to W est Bloomfield coach Larry Moore, was t ^ n g Canton's Morton — who was able to penetrate m the first half — ou t of the equation m the second half

W e came out and took the middle away,” Moore said “They couldn’t get in any kind of rhythm ’

Miller blocked a shot by Canton’s Ealy with about six m inutes left m e th ird, then hustled downcourt to h it a short jum per to put the Lakes up 23-20 She closed out th e third-quarter scoring with a tough leaner in the lane after taking an entry pass from ju n io r Bojana Popovic

W hen West Bloomfield’s B nttney Jones h it a3-pointer to start the fourth, the Lakers stretched their lead to 10 They stretched it to 12 — 38-26, their biggest lead o f th e game — on a baseline jum per from sophomore Tkbitha M a h o n ^

“They changed their defense a little” at halftime, Samulski said “We caught it, but we didn’t do a good job o f finding open people ”

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game played at Northvilie High School

Then the Chiefs roared back, closing to within two with some stifling defense of their own and some clutch outside shooting from Houdek. The 5-foot-8 junior h it back-to-back 3-pomters to close the gap to 39-33

Morton then stole the ball, got it to Ealy for a layup, then pu t back a missed Ealy free throw and suddenly it was 39-37

But Miller h it a tough, hanging jum per from the free-throw line to stop the bleeding, and the Lakers hit 4-of-6 from the free-throw line down the stretch to hold off the Chiefs

Bnttney Jones led the Lakers with 16 points, while Miller added 15 Houdek’s 17 paced Canton, Morton had nine points, 11 rebounds and three steals, while Ealy added nine points, nine rebounds and three stealsbkadnch@hometown!ife com I (734) 459 2700

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TEAM SCORES - 1 Ann Arbor Pioneer 433 5 Z

Farmington Hills Mercy 243 S 3 Rochester Adams 183 4 Holland 145 5 Northvilie 139 6 Zeeland lAiified 131 7 Livonia Stevenson 126 8 Rockford 82 9 Monroe 74 10 Jemson 62 5 11 South Lyon 62 12 East Kentwood 56 13 Pinckney 48 14 Plymouth Canton 44 15 Holland West Ottawa 38 16 (tie) Holt 36 Ann Arbor Huron 36 18 (tie) Milford 32 Troy Athens 32 20 Farmington 31 21 Grand Haven 28 5 22 Saginaw Heritage 26 23 Howell 21 24 Grosse Pointe South 18 25 Walled Lake Central 17 26 Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern Eastern Unified 16 27 (tie) Utica Ford II 14 Kalamazoo Central 14 Novi 14 30 Lake Orion 13 31 (tie) Dearborn 11 Grosse Pomte North 11 33 (tie) Fraser 9 Plymouth Salem 9 35 Westland John Glenn 7 36 (tie) Flint Southwestern Academy 6 Rochester 6 38 (tie) Churchill 5 Troy 5 Jackson 5 Bay City Western 5 42 Brighton 4 43 Clarkston 2 44 Traverse City Unified 1 200 MEDLEY RELAY - 1 Ann Arbor Pioneer (Ashley Cohagen Carlye Ellis Margaret Kelly Leigh Cole) 143 63 2 Farmington Hills Mercy 15() 59 3 Livonia Stevenson 150 64 4 Zeeland 15i 18 5 Holland 15i 77 6 Monroe 1 52 63 7 Rochester Adams 153 20 8 Clarkston DOCONSOLATION- 9 Grosse Pomte South153 06 10 East Kentwood 1 53 88 11 Holt154 27 12 Farmington 15515 13 Ann Arbor Huron 15549 14 Holland West Ottawa 1557115 Saginaw Heritage 1 5586 16 Novi 156 65200 FREESTYLE - 1 Kristyne Cole (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 149 88 2 Liz Koseika (Ann Arbor Pioneer)!5004 3 Clairelyier(Rochester Adams) 153 49 6 Caryn Switaj (Farmington Hills Mercy) 154 29 7 Ashley Bronkema (Zeeland Unified) 154 65 8 Megan Craig (Farmington Hills Mercy) 155 43 CONSOLATION - 9 Ashley St Andrew (Jemson) 15617 10 Emily Cox (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 157 82 11 Abbey Green (Dearborn) 15788 12 Emily Roesch (Lake Orion) 158 67 13 Melissa Faletti (South Lyon) 158 94 14 Mane Stuve (Fraser) 15916 15 Allison Gorme (Ann Arbor Huron) 2 0102 16 Christina Gerometta (Farmington Hills Mercy) 2 0115 200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY - 1 Ava Ohigren (Northvilie) 159 23 (New Division 1 record pre vious record held by Ava Ohigren (Northvilie) 15948 prelims 2005) 2 Carlye Ellis (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 2 05 62,3 Grace Fredlcrire (Northvilie) 2 0776 4 Sasha Lewerenz (Rochester Adams) 2 08 70 5 Lauren Shanley (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 2 09 00 6 Kara Small (Farmington Hills Mercy) 2 09 39 7 Elaina Hogle (East Kentwood) 2 09 52 8 Carleigh Schwartz (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 21377 CONSOUTION-9 Laura Timson (Livonia Stevenson) 210 35 10 Alison Van Kampen (Zeeland Unified) 210 53 11 Melissa Spahlinger (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 212 75 12 (tie) Natasha Mason (Farmington Hills Mercy)21317 Shannon Kohl (Jenison) 213 77 14 Kirsten Smith (Monroe) 21318 15 Andrea Gregorka (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 213 24 16 Kristine Savoie (Bay City Western) 214 95 50 FREESTYLE >1 Lisa Butler (Holland)23 84 2 Allison Schmitt (Plymouth Canton)

24 07 3 Katie Bylsma (Pinckney) 24 09 4 Ashley Cohagen (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 2412 5 Kim Baughman (Farmington) 24 33 6 Sarah Ludema (Zeeland Unified) 24 41 7 Sarah Kosmak (Jenison) 24 54 8 Ennn Wertz (Rockford) 24 70CONSOLATION - 9 Kelli Dewey (Grand Haven) 2479 10 Jenna Faletti (South Lyon) 24 91 11 Sarah Lawless (Holland) 24 99 12 Katie Brooks (Jackson) 25 01 13 Meg L Noble (Farmington Hills Mercy) 2508 14 Kara Wackerle (Bay City Western) 251115 Alyssa Vela (Clarkston)2516 16 Megan Lawless (Holland) 25 21 1-METER DIVING -1 Alex Miller (Pinckney)413 40 points 2 Stephanie Fura (Walled Lake Central) 407 65 3 Natalie Stitt (Holland West Ottawa) 400 50 4 Stephanie 0 Callaghan (Holland West Ottawa) 390 20 5 Marcella Barretta (Utica Ford II) 389 30 6 Susan Kennedy (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 380 60 7 Tiffany Wright (Rockford) 36215 8 Rachel Ropetk (Ann Arbor Huron) 246 8 0 9 Kirstin Pickett (Monroe) 343 00 10 Hillary Wenlund (East Kentwood) 338 95 11 Caitlin Dunphy Daly (Rochester) 336 70 12 Lauren Northway (Ann Arbor Huron) 335 85 13 Kristine Hintz (Ann Arbor Huron) 334 95 14 Amy Glubzinski (Novi) 33370 15 Jessica EIzmga (Holland West Ottawa) 329 60 16 Rachel Strom (Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern/Eastern Unified) 32675100 BUTTERFLY - 1 Margaret Kelly (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 54 33 2 Liz Johnson (Milford) 57 803 Anne Stern (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 58 76 4 Linnea Johnson (Grand Haven) 58 76 5 Katy Knoechel (Kalamazoo Central) 58 81 6 Elaina Hogle (East Kentwood) 5917 7 Amanda Thompson (Monroe) 5919 8 Elena Crowley (Farmington Hills Mercy) 59 51 CONSOLATION- 9 Kerry Abel (Novi) 58 98 10 Caroline Meyer (Holland) 100 00 11 Laura Leix (Flint Southwestern Academy) 10013 12 Carilyn Merz (Monroe) 100.56 13 Allison Graziano (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 100 64 14 Chelsea Wiese (Rochester Adams) 100 75 15 Danielle Williams (Farmington Hills Mercy)10175 16 Amy Brunner (Traverse City Unified) 102 22100 FREESTYLE -1 Leigh Cole (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 5107 2 Allison Schmitt (Plymouth Canton) 5127 3 Claire Tyler (Rochester Adams) 5197 4 Liz Koseika (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 52 00 5 Lisa Butler (Holland) 52 056 Caryn Swita] (Farmington Hills Mercy) 53 077 Katie Bylsma (Pinckney) 53 41 8 Ennn Wertz (Rockford) 53 79 CONSOLATION- 9 Kelsey M Edson (Farmington Hills Mercy) 5317 10 Carleigh Schwartz (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 53 54 11 Brynn Marecki (Livonia Stevenson) 53 72 12 Marlsa Gordon (Livonia Stevenson) 53 99 13 MegL Noble (Farmington Hills Mercy) 54 04 14 Kelli Dewey (Grand Haven) 5412 15 Kim Baughman (Farmington) 54 52 16 Melissa Faletti (South Lyon) 54 74500 FREESTYLE > 1 Ava Ohigren (Northvilie)4 50 87 2 Grace Fredlake (Northvilie) 4 55 863 Kristyne Cole (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 4 59 064 Marycatherne Steiner (Rochester Adams)5 00 52 5 Lauren Shanley (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 5 01 53 6 Ashley Bronkema (Zeeland Unified) 5 03 41 7 Mara J Lonewski (Farmington Hills Mercy) 5 05 84 8 Ashley St Andrew (Jenison) 5 06 32

f t HCONSOLATION >9 Megan Craig (Farmington‘S Hills Mercy) 5 08 54 10 Kara Small t(Farmington Hills Mercy) 5 09 94 11 Mane ' ''Stuve (Fraser) 514 59 12 Abbey Green (Dearborn) 518 25 13 Emily Cox (Ann A b(|r ^ Pioneer) 519 96 14 Juliana Schmidt (Grosze Pointe North) 5 2097 15 Becky Hum (Livort^^ Stevenson) 5 2114 16 Natasha Mason ®(Farmington Hills Mercy) 5 2167 ■>200 FREESTYLE RELAY -1 Ann Arbor Pioneer 3 (Leigh Cole Carlye Ellis Liz Koseika Kristylip- f

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Rochester Adams 13915 6 Rockford 7 Holt 14119 8 Saginaw Heritage 14121 » ; CONSOLATION - 9 South Lyon 140 53 10 ^Zeeland 140 66 11 Troy Athens 140 97 12 East Kentwood 142 58 13 Lake Orion 142 [14 Livonia Stevenson 142 75 15 Brighton I 143 02 16 Ann Arbor Huron 143 40 [ , ~100 BACKSTROKE -1 Margaret Kelly (Ann , Arbor Pioneer) 55 46 2 Ashley Cohagen (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 5742 3 Sasha Lewerenz * -J (Rochester Adams) 57 62 4 Liz Johnson (Milford) 58 84 5 Sarah Ludema (Zeeland . Unified) 58 95 6 Kelsey M Edson (Farmington . Hills Mercy) 59 26 7 Kaitlyn Edgiey (Holland West Ottawa) 100 59 8 Martea Gordon (Livonia Stevenson) 100 77 ‘CONSOLATION- 9 Kelsey Lincoln (Saline) » ^10147 10 Dianna Dekker (Rochester Adam^ > 10155 11 Beth Sabounn (Traverse City ^ Unified) 10175 12 Mary Shereda (Livonia ' Churchill) 1018113 Allison Graziano (Ann ' ' arbor Pioneer) 10198 14 Ayumi Ueda >

(Farmington) 102 24 15 Carly Boudah (HoII|r< ^ West Ottewa) 102 45 16 Katie Spoelman (Grand Haven) 102 52 100 BREASTSTROKE-1 Carlye Ellis (Ann Arbor Pioneer) 102 82 (New Division 1 reconf -j ‘ previous record held by Carlye Ellis (Ann Arbpr^ -r Pioneer) 102 95 prelims 2005) 2 Brynn Marecki (Livonia Stevenson) 106 40 3 Alison Van Kampen (Zeeland Unified) 10672 4 Tonh" Musto (Grand Rapids Forest Hills ^Northern/Eastern Unified) 10756 5 Shannon ^ Moceri (South Lyon) 1 07 65 6 Kirsten Smitl),^ (Monroe) 10771 7 Laura Timson (Livonia Stevenson) 10796 8 Melissa Spahlinger (Arfn \

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Jon Von Eschen Rockford s 6 foot-2, 190 pound quarter back He’s completed over 50 percent of his passes this sea son and thrown for close to 2,000 yards, according to Munger

Von Eschen will be facing a Chiefs secondary th a t has improved each week of the playoffs Last week, Canton defensive backs held Macomb Dakotas James Stallons to just 84 yards passing Canton was also bolstered by a pair of key interceptions by Chris Bogdanski and Deshon McClendon

O ur defensive backs felt bad after the Monroe and Cody games because they gave up some big plays, Baechler said “But they were playing against some very good athletes They’ve gotten much better the past two games

Baechler said he gam ed fur ther appreciation of Bogdanski s diving, second quarter interception — which set up the Chiefs second touchdown — after watching it over and over again on film

He made an incredible play, Baechler said W hen you watch It, you think he d be lucky to just deflect it bu t he made a great catch

Munger said hes proud of his team s return trip to the finals after suffenng several hits to graduation

This has been a season of growth for us, said Munger, who IS about to cap his 14th season at Rockford “Weve been a project in the making all year We only returned two starters on each side of the ball this year and we graduated 37 kids offlast years team so it’s been a season of ups and downs, and ail aiounds ”

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Obviously, they have a very good offense th a t has put a lot of points on the board,”Munger said W hen you play team s like Canton, it’s importan t th a t you play very disciplined and you read your keys It’s similar to playing against an option football team We have to make our reads and keep them m front o f us

Baechler said his team is not basking in the glow of its m onum ental semifinal victory over Macomb Dakota

“Everyone was very focused at practice today, Baechler said Monday evening 'They had until Sunday at 4 p m to enjoy it, and then it was back to work They were excited to still be practicing today, bu t as soon as practice started, they were aslbng us, OK, what defenses are we going to play against them^ ’

O n Wednesday, Canton shifted its practice to the University of Michigan s Oosterbaan indoor football facility

“I t will give us a chance to practice fielding punts and kickoffs in an indoor facility,”Baechler said

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they have a very good offense that has put a lot of points on the board. When you play teams lihe Canton, it's important that you play very disciplined and you read your keys. It's similar to playing against an option football team. We have to make our reads and keep them in front of us.'

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Dubois, who has served as an assistant coach a t Allen Park Cabnni and Allen Park High School, said he has been impressed by his team ’s work ethic '

“The kids are really working hard and listening to everything I’ve had to say so far,”

\,said Dubois, \ Melvindale police officer ‘ The key for us doing well is to play disciplined hockey We had 16 penalties the otjier night against Dexter (a 2 0 loss), so we were always playing short handed But this is a great group of k ids”

Dubois said his style vanes from his predecessor

“I m more of a defensive coach than the coach they had last year,” Dvd>ois said “I like to start at th ^ o a l ie and work my way out Tnejfre used to playing more oT an offensive style, so I th ink th ey may be a little confused n g h t now But they listen and they w ant to learn, which is th e most im portant th in g ‘s

Serving as captains for the Wildcats will be seniors Ryan Stamm, Michael B^rlle and -Nick Rosochacki

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Defensively, the Wildcats will be led by Joe Perkovich, Cody Brown, Brandon Wmowiecki, Mike Manner, Jason O’Guinn, Kyle Goll and Adam Lazorka

Possibly the Wildcats most talented player is starting goalie Justin Desilets, ajunior Desilets shined in Plymouth’s2-0 loss to Dexter on Saturday

“He kept us in the game ” Dubois said

Backing up Desilets will be sophomore Christian Blick and Nathanial Gibson

“Our goal n g h t now, Dubois said, ‘ is to play hard every game So far, we’ve done thatPCS Penguins

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PCS coach Lon Callahan lost five key players to graduation Olivia Pennefather (the team’s leadmg scorer), Am anda Rowley (its top defender), Enc Perkovich, Lauren Coleman and Sharia Gillespie

“Although we lost Amanda Rowley, we are looking to our SIX defensive players — Kelli Bargowski, Sarah Skonieczny,

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Knstin C aliban , Stephanie Matusiak, Keety Kowalski and Samantha W iedendorf — to step up and play strong,” Callahan said

Anchonng the defense will be sophomore Kristie Kowalski, who chalked up a league-leading shutouts last Season

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Super seasonThe Our Lady of Good Counsel Varsity B girls soccer team captured the CYO title this fa ll by compiling a 9-0-

1 regular season record The team was coached by Bob Varner and Todd Roney Pictured (front row from

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Howie M artin's shootout goal on Brampton’s third shot gave the Battalion a 2-0 lead and the victory after the Whalers did not score on their two shots

The game was dose throughou t as neither team enjoyed more than a one-goal lead Brampton’s Wojtek Wolski and Plymouth’s Gmo Pisellim traded first-period goals and the Whalers’ Tom Sestito and the Battalion’s Luke Lynes traded goals m the second penod

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the rest of way through the third period and in the overtime Plymouth’s Ryan Nie stopped 38 of 40 Brampton shots and Brampton’s Daren Machesney stopped 36 of 38 Plymouth shots through 65 minutes o f play

Wolski scored Bramptons first goal in the shootout and then M artin sealed the victory

W ith the loss, Plymouth (12-7-1-2) dropped to second place in the OHL West Division with 27 points, one point behind Saginaw (14-7-0-0)

Just when Farmington H am son closed within seven points of Haslett in the second half Saturday, the Vikings did what they do best

Haslett kept the ball for nearly the entire fourth quarter and scored the clinching touchdown for a 27-13 victory in a state semifinal football gatne at Jackson High School

‘That was a signature dnve for us m the fourth quarter,” Ifeslett coach Charhe Otlewski said “We didn’t w ant to give them the ball back We wanted to control the ball and clock.

“Against my better judgment, the kids convinced me to go for SIX instead of the field;

On fourth-and-1 at H am son 2-yard line, Wkings halfback A. J Rahar picked up the first down and scored his th ird rushing touchdown of the game on the next play with 2 24 left

Quarterback Barron C3ine scored both H am son touchdowns on short runs of 5 and 1 yard His second came on the final play of the th ird quarter, and Dan Sirov/s extra point put the Hawks wrdiin seven, 20-13, widi plenty of tim e left

But the Vikings (13-0), who started at their own 31 with 11 58 remaining, ran 19 plays and used up 9 34 o f the fourth- quarter clock before scoring the deasive touchdown

W e got a good stop on the quarterback, b u t they ran the fullback trap on third-and-10 and made eight yards,” H am son coach John H em ngton said

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If we had stopped that play, I thought we’d have a good chance to get the ball back and do something with it But they got the first down and were able to go down and score

I hoped that wouldn’t happen, but I’m not surprised that it did Tbat’s what they’ve done against everybody”

Following the 8-yard gain by fiillback Curtis Schaibly, Haslett quarterback Nate TYimer picked up 3 yards on fourth-and-2 at the H am son 47 to keep the drive going

The Hawks (10-3) got the ball one last time a t their 20, but they were unable to get a first down Ham son turned the ball over on downs with 1 43 remaining, and Haslett ran out the clodc.

The victory sends the Vikings to the state finals for a second time, and they will meet Caledonia from the Greater Grand Rapids area m the Division 3 title game Saturday night at Ford Field m Detroit

“I was nervous, with their tra dition and being there so long,” Otlewski said of the 12-time state champion Hawks “But we were confident - not cocly but confident in what we could do

“Basically, we beat die best footbÎ program in the state of Michigan over the last 30 years, and Detroit had better look out We’re going there to win We’re not satisfied with being there ”

Ham son played a bad first half in which it committed four turnovers and found itself down 20-0 midway in the second quarter

Haslett scored on its first possession as Rahar capped a 57- yard, nme-play drive with a 3- yard run at 5 39 in the first quarter

The Hawks lost a fumble at the Haslett 7-yard line, and I \im e r returned an interception on the next possession 32 j^rds to the Ham son 16 Rahar scored four plays later fixim a yard out, and the Vikings had a14-0 lead early in the second penod

On the kickoff, a fluke p l ^ resulted m H ^ le tt^co v en u g a fumble at the 50 It might have looked like an onside kick, but the Vikings intended to squib a kick through the Ham son receiving team The ball bounced hard on the ground and hit a blocker up front

‘Our goal was to squib it into the wind, and (the kicker) put it

on the ground,” Otlewski said “H e happened to h it it just n g h t”

On fburth-and-2, Ih m er lobbed a 42-yard touchdown pass over the H am son secondary to Chns Stewart for a 20-0 lead with 7 39 remaining in the first half

“We played tembly^ Hem ngton said “I tw a sa te m - ble first half I was beginning to th ink (nothing would go nght)

“We were still in th e game, because at the end o f the half we were stopping their offense pretty good I’m glad we fought back and made a game of it ’

H am son cut the deficit to 20- 6 a t halftime Cline’s 54-yard pass to S id n ^ Stewart set up his first sconng run at 5 42 m the second quarter

‘W e worked hard to get to the football (in the first half),” Otlewski said “We were fortunate to have the ball co u ^ ed up It wasn’t easy, it was difficult every step of the “way

"Hamson had a great scheme coming in The fullback wasn’t there for us today, bu t it s a four-headed m onster m our offense and you can’t take it all away”

The Hawks held Schaibly, Haslett’s leading rusher, to 27 yards on 10 cames, b u t Rahar came through with 85 on 24 attempts

Tam er added 56 yards and Mike Mukuna 29

Tam er also completed seven of 12 p ass^ with two interceptions (by Mark Dell and Bobby Rhinehart) for 100 yards as the Vikings outgamed foe Hawks, 297-183

Cline was 9-of-18 passing for 145 yards, but H am son hadjust 38 yards on foe ground Donald Connelly earned eight times for 26 yards and Deante Thompkins five for 12

Stewart and Calvin Mann caught three passes apiece fot 82 and 62 yards, respectively Dell, the team’s leading receiver, was double covered and limited to two catches for 8 yards, which forced foe Hawks to go elsewhere, Hem ngton said

‘They were bctter-defensively than I thought they would be,’ Hem ngton said ‘I thought we would be able to m n the ball better than we did

‘W e weren’t in a position where we could ju st go power-I Their Imemen were foving at our linemen’s feet, and we couldn’t dnve foem off foe ball ”

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Fracassa calls Brother Rice's latest win among bestBY JIM TOTH

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More than four decades of coaching Over 300 victones and SIX state championships and Saturday’s triumph over Rochester Adams was “one of the greatest wins Brother Rice has ever had’’

Those were the words of praise nngmg out from Rice head coach M Fracassa moments after seeing his W am ors dodge not only one, bu t two late-game scoring opportunities by the Highlanders and hanging on to post a nail-biting 14-7 victory in Division 2 state semifinal play at Berkley

“This was one of the greatest victories we have ever had at Brother Rice,’ said Fracassa, now m his 46th year of coaching, mcludmg 37 with the W am ors ‘ It’s wonderful to make it our tu rn this time because t h ^ beat us m 2003 (state championship game) and It s just a great feeling to be able to beat them this year

“We beat three teams (m playoffs) now that had no losses,” FVacassawenton “That s pretty damn good This is one of the best victones we ve had at Brother Rice in a long, long time

Fracassa s comments may not be directed so much to the great play in the game, bu t the manner in which both teams battled the elements and opposition for an entire 48 minutes

A stiff breeze and strong defensive play on the part of both teams kept sconng opportunities to a mimmum Fortunately for the Wamors, they were able to convert their sconng chances, while the Highlanders fumbled theirs away

Senior running back John Goebel staked die W amors to an early lead when he rambled 46 yards for a touchdown late in the first half, and backfield mates Joey Henry and Chns Colasanti helped set up a second sconng dnve with mfty runs of their own That possession ended with junior quarterback Mike Cappetto slinging a 6-yard touchdown pass to Kaunda Hancock for a 14 0 Rice lead

But just before the half, the Highlanders jum ped nglit back into die game when semor quarterback Jacob Ball fi3und semor Brian Hollett open m the Rice secondary Hollett grabbed the pass, slipped a tackle and r a c ^ 80 yaids to paydirt

Seekmg a tn p back to the finals, where the Highlanders defeated the W amors 28-7 m ‘03, head coadi Tony Patnttos squad did everything but find a way to put points on the board in the second half

Their first two possessions ended with a punt from mid- field and a failed fourth down conversion from the Rice 22

It got worse after that Down by seven with 4 30 remaimng, the Highlanders staged a miraculous drive headmg into the wind Four consecutive pass completions moved the Highlanders to the Rice 43 Then on second and one, Ball lofted a pass to a streaking Mike Hauser down the left sideline The Adams semor, as he has so often done during his prep career, laid out to make another sterlmg catch at the Rice 3-yard Ime But on the next play, Ball never got complete control of the snap and foce Imebacker Mike Radlick fell on the pigskin with 1 57 remaimng

Athree-and otitbythe Adams defense fo rc ^ a punt, however, and one final shot at tying the game

This time two completions moved the ball to the Rice 10 with 1 00 showmg on the dock But on the next play, disaster struck again when Adams senior running back John Stirzmger snared a short pass from Ball at the W amors 7-yard line F lu tin g for extra yards, StuTinger was hit and A e ball jarred loose Rice defensive end Charlie Gantt fell on it to preserve the win

“It’s happened to us, so I know how that team feels,” Fracassa said “Itdoesntm ake any difference how you win The scoreboard read 14-7 and we’ve made those mistakes, too We’ve lost games like that, so I know how they feel They are a very gallant football team and we beat a very good football team

'The Highlanders, who finished 12-1 and lost for the second straight season m state semifinal play, held a decisive

advantage in yards gained Ball adjusted to the b re e ^ conditions to complete 17-of-23 pass attempts for 327 yards Hollett was on the receiving end of six for 148 yards, while Hauser hauled m four for 105 yards

The Wamors, now 11-2 and seeking a seventh state championship Friday when they battle 11-2 HudsonviUe in a 1 p m kick-off at Ford Field, totaled 253 yards, including 247 on the

ground Goebel was the workhorse, gaming 123 on 24 cames Henry collected 70 on 11 rushes and Colasanti chipped in 56 on SIX attempts

“Boy, we were really wom ed about their passing,” Fracassa said ‘Their quarterback is unbelievable Hes really a good quarterback. We’re happy we won and there’s no shame to losing die way t h ^ did They are a fine team ”

Maybe no shame, bu t certam- ly a lot of disappointment was b eam in g from the Adams sideline after the game

“The bottom line of the whole game was we couldn’t take advantage of die scores when we had It down diere,” Patntto said “We ve not beaten ourselves all year, and we did it today They’re are a great football team They have great coaches and they’re my fhends, but the bottom hne

IS our offense stofêd itself You can’t do th a t against a good team

“I has^ a great deal of respect for coach Ftacassa,” Patntto went on “I’v e lo o l^ u p to h im since I was a little kid This is my fifth game agamst him and It’s somedimg really speaal It doesn’t make it aity easier to lose, but I wish them the very best”

Patntto, who has placed

Adams among the ebte programs m the state in his three seasons, praised the season-long efiforts of his players “No one believed m them No one thought they were going to beat anybody,” Patntto went on “But they never doubted themselves and today was a great life lesson. If you believe in jûrself andset expectations for yourself and don’t let someone else do it, you can achieve personal greatness

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Suburban H o ck ^ Schools will hold a num ber of two-day Chnstmas clinics for kids between the ages of 6 and 14 at the Novi Ice Arena Dec 22-23 and 29-30 The clinics will focus on Mite Power Skating for kids between the ages of 6 and 8, Mite Puck Skills (6-8) and Sqmrt/Pee Wee Power Skating for 9- through 12-year- olds

For more information on classes and schedules, contact the Suburban Hockey Schools at (248) 478-1600 or visit WWW suburbanhockey com

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programs during th e fast- approaching holiday breaks this w inter Scheduled c^n p s include all-sports, crafts, basketball and soccer

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C h a r t e r T o w n s h ip o f C a n t o n B o a r d P r o c e e d in g s -November 15,2005

A regular study meetmg of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 1150 Qanton Center S , Canton, Michigan Supervisor Yack called the meeting to order at 7 00 pm and led the pledge of allegiance Rnll Call Members Present Bennett, Kirchgatter, LaJoy, ^cLaughlm, Yack, Zarbo Members Absent Caccamo Staff fêsent Director Durack, Director Faas, Director Mmghine, ûector Conklm, Director Santomauro o p t io n of e n d a potion by Bennett, seconded by McLaughlm to approve the agenda Motion earned by all members present STUDY SESSION I'OPIC Item 1. Water & Wastewater Cost of Service - Final Beport. The Water & Wastewater Cost of Service report was ^ngmally presented for discussion at the August 16, 2005 Study Session At that time the Board requested several issues be rlBviewed The final report will be presented for approval Establishing appropnate rate adjustments requires balancmg the financial health of the utility with the financial impact on ^stomers, cdst of service results, and the environmental objectives ^ the utility In addition adjustments were made to each utility’s ievenue requirement to prevent potential double charging of ^ to m ers between connection charges and utihty rates For Board ^nsideration, we have identified alternative rate tracks and eadi &e 18 designed to meet specific objectives We have also mcluded a |ecommended rate track that attempts to balance each objective fhe three rate tracks are 1) Rate track that matches targeted

Derating income established in the cost of service study 2) Sstabbshment of rate track to match mimmum level of cash ^serves (allowing cash balance to fall to minimum levels and DStpomng rate adjustment) 3) Recommended rate track for Board ^nsideration The cost of service study identified a rate

Mjustment of 181% m 2005 followed by a 20 5% rate adjustment ^ 2006 Canton Township has suffiaent reserves to postpone Mbstantial rate adjustments and minimize the financial impact on ratepayers It is important whenever reserves are used to temper rdtes that the Township review cash reserves on a regular basis to ?4sure the financial mtegrity of the system Wastewater Utihty - Projected Fmancial Statements 2005 - 2011 Canton Township is espenenemg increasing wastewater costs resulting from kiticipated changes m treatment charges from both the City of Detroit and improvements to flie WTUA/YCUA treatment systems Without rate adjustments, operating losses are projected to increase from $10 million m 2005 to over $6 0 million m 2011, and ^rrently healthy cash balances (m excess of $14 million) are projected to decrease each year and become negative m 2008 Approximately 73% of wastewater costs are to represent treatment ch^ges from WTUA/YCUA and tl\e City of Detroit Homes Constructed between the 1930’s and 1970’s, often mcluded footmg drams that collect rainwater that is discharged mto the samtary sewer system This unbilled flow mcreases the cost of treatment to the wastewater utility To help ensure customers are charged the cost of treating wastewater from their location, we reviewed the additional flow discharged by footmg drams using specific data accumulated by Canton Township Customers with footmg drams discharge an average of 9,600 gallons more per year mto the Wastewater system than homes without footmg drams and cost an additional $2 18 per month To provide the correct price signal to customers, it is recommended this cost difference be refiected m the (barges to customers Sprinkling Meters Wastewater discharge ânnot be economically or accurately metered and this results m customers paying wastewater usage for lawn sprmklmg To prevent |he utility and customer from meumng additional costs to install, piaintam, and read subtract meters, a usage cap is proposed for Residential customers wjith a one indi or less meter Additionally, this approach elimmates a potential area for fraud that occurs when users re route normal water use th ro i^ irrigation meters ( This results m correspondmg reductions m wastewater treatment (haiges) Development of the usage cap required Canton Township to provide additional mformation on the reduction m billing umts that would occur as a result of implementation of the usage cap Estimated Customer Impacts of Proposed Wastewater Rate Design ^ typical residential customer using 9,000 gallons per month would see a 14% mcrease for an additional $3 95/month ($1185/Quarter) (Please note many customer usage will fluctuate and these (ustomers may see reductions m bills dunng the summer season as ^ result of implementation of the billing cap for residential customers with l”meters or less) Item 2. Canton Policy

Euai Changes and Additions. Pohcies F 10 and F 15 have modifled to better communicate sound purdiasii^ practices or Selection Pohey (New) and Vendor Protest Pohey (New) $ave been created to aid employees in the procurement process

|tem 3. procurem ent Card lôgram . I^blic Procurement is dlways evolving and will stnve to evaluate best practices to insure Efficient purchasmg of routme needs of the Tov^hip Thought of |he Program is based on Vendors not accepting Purchase Orders, ôst Savings, Rebates Local Vendors have stopped accepting ^ c h a s e Orders Meijer, Home Depot, Sears, Target Cost Savmgs Reduce time and steps involved m acquiring a purchase order, $$ of processing a paper PO versus manager review of a monthly Statement, Rebates, Can we derive a return on our expenditures'^ piese are based on $ spent and average filetum (payment received) State law caps credit card limit at 5% of the total budget (Act 266 of i995) Item 4. Board Goals. A consensus was reached on goals i>r 2005-2008 This was the third review of the Board goals Item 5. Discussion -■ Canton Boards, Commissions & Committees. 4 types of citizen’s mvolvement State Law leqmrement for certam Boards, Local Ordinances established (jommittees, Over time estabhshed boards, commission and committees, and Ad hoc committees A letter of mterest from a , yolunteer must be presented to the Supervisor for recommendation pther; There will be a Regular Board meetup on November 22, 2005 at 7 00 p m m the Board Room, Admimstration Buildmg, ii50 Canton Center S , Canton MI Adioum Motion by Bennett, Supported by McLaughlin at 9 38 p m to adjourn Motion carried Iqr dll members present - Thomas J Yack Supervisor - Terry G Bennett, Clerk -Copies of the complete text of the Board Mmutes are available at the office of the Charter Township of Canton 1150 S Canton Center Rd Canton MI 46188 dunng regular ^siness hours and can also be accessed through our web site ww.eanton mi.org after doard ApprovalPubhsh November 24 2005

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As it prepares for the 2006 season, the Greater Canton Youth Baseball & Softball Association has developed a short survey th a t it would like residents to fill out so that it can get feedback and suggestions for the upcoming year The survey can be found at the following Web site esc canton- m iorg

Mail-m and walk-in registration for the GCYBSAs 2006 campaign will begin Jan 16 at the Summit on the Park and the Canton Sports Center TWo general mass registrations will be held Saturday, Feb 11, from 3 p m - 6 p m and on Sunday March 12 from 5 p m -8 p m at the Summit For more information, call (734) 394-5489

Ocelots tame Kellogg CC, 98-84BY TIM SMITH

STAFF WRITER

Wallace Hall wasn’t about to let the doldrums last too long Saturday

The Schoolcraft College sophomore guard sparked his team when it needed a boost at the start of the hom e game against Kellogg Community College, and he wound up scoring 28 points to pace the Ocelots to a high-octane 98-84 Michigan Community College Athletic Assoaation crossover victory

Schoolcraft head coach Carlos Bnggs said his team lost a bit o f steam waiting for the scheduled 3 p m game to begin, because the Bruins were late to am ve - forcing the openmg Up-off back about 20 mmutes IfeUogg’s team bus arrived late for undisclosed reasons

“Sometimes when you have kids that sit around t h ^ lose focus,” Bnggs eiqilamed ‘We got off to a sluggish start, but luckily, Wallace’s energy earned through the team ”

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Hall (nme of 13 from the fidd , including three triples) scored 15 points m the first 10 08 of the game, spurring the Ocelots to a 29-14 advantage

H e tallied a fast-break layup (set up by sophomore center Jam es Davis’ block and a nice feed from sophomore guard M arcus Jenkins), turnaround jum per and trey in quick succession to start Schoolcraft on its way

But team m ate Jarred Axon picked it up for a while with less tihan four minutes remaining m the first half

The sophomore guard drained three consecutive triple tries, all wiflim a m inute or so, to help the Ocelots extend their 33-26 lead to 42-26 Axon ended the day with 23 points, including 21 on seven treys, which Bnggs said was a couple shy o f Schoolcraft’s record

The teams went m to the intermission with Schoolcraft up 49-40, and th e Ocelots soon started adding to the margin

Davis (13 pointe) and sophom ore forward D’M ano Curry (15 points, 11 rebounds) registered back-to-back dunk shots and freshman guard Cedne Sims (Canton/Wayne M emonal) made a field goal to give SC a 67-48 lead with about 13 m inutes remaining

Free throws by sophomore guard Cory Browles (26 points) brought the Bruins to w ithin 15 points (85-70) with about five m inutes left

But Axon bagged a tnple from th e left corner and the Ocelots then connected on six successive free throws to make It 94-72

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tors watched to see whether Schoolcraft could h it th e 100- pom t mark, but several missed foul shots foiled that bid

According to Bnggs, although Hall’s early fire lifted the Ocelots up, the entire squad had something to do w ith the final result

“We knew Kellogg would keep fighting, no m atter what the score was,” Bnggs said “But I thought our guys did a good job o f maintaining th e lead ”

And Bnggs a te d th e dom inan t work in the low-post by Davis (seven rebounds, four blocks) for enabling Hall and Axon to enjoy their long-range success

“H e (Davis) gives us a lot of presence (down low) which opened the outside shooting for Jarred and Wallace,” Bnggs said “He’s just a force to be reckoned with out there ”

Schoolcraft outrebounded Kellogg 47-28 in the contest and tallied 10 blodcs to the Bruins, illustrating how strong die Ocelots were around the basket

Sims also had a solid all- around game with nine rebounds and nine assists for the Ocelots

Also in double figures for Kellogg (2-3) were freshm an forward Tonano Adams (17 points), sophomore guard Lewis Goode (12 points) and sophomore forward Jordan Cunnmgham (11 points)

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Longtime Michigan Bucks GM Duggan steps downThe Detroit-based Michigan

Bucks announced last month the retirement of Livonia native Jim Duggan as general manager of the minor league soccer fran- ' chise he co-founded in 1995 with his bother Dan and the late Paul Scicluna, effective at the end of die year

The Bucks expect to name his replacement by Nov 1

The long-time promoter of soccer m Michigan will be pursuing non soccer related oppor tumties from his current home town of Saginaw, while remain mg in the sport as a consultant and continuing to lead the efforts to bring a Major league Soccer (MLS) team to Detroit

The Duggans will continue to own the Bucks in the foreseeable future

We would consider selling the franchise, but only to the right group - one that can build upon what we’ve done over the past 10 yeai's, Jim Duggan said

Duggan began his coaching career in 1984 as an assistant to Sacluna with the Detroit Catholic Central High School varsity boys team and subsequently held head coaching positions with the Livonia Paragon m en s amateur team and with North Farmington and Saginaw Hentage high schools

He was also the CEO of the original Detroit Rockers pro indoor squad and remamed a part owner through the team’s National Professional Soccer League championship season in 1992

In 1991j Duggan was tapped to lead the 1994 World Cup Michigan Bid Committee’s effort to lure the world s largest sporting event to the Ppntiac Silverdome as Executive Director, a position he kept through 1994 when the bid group succeeded, becoming the Host Committee

The committees also promoted two games leading up to World Cup, including v ^ a t was then the largest gate in the history of US Soccer - the 1993 US Cup match featunng England ys Germany

Following the successful World Cup, a $500,000 surplus has been distnbuted (by the World Cup Michigan Soccer Foundation) to needy soccer pr{%rams throughout the state

Scicluna and the Duggans created the Mid Michigan Bucks and began play in the Premier Development League (PDL) of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) in 1996

One of the most successful, and recognizable, mmor league soccer franchises in the history of this country, the Bucks played out of Sagmaw for six years before moving to the metro Detroit area, the hometovm of the owners and most o f its players, m 2002

Covering the past ten seasons, the Bucks lead, or share the lead, in 15 PDL statistical categories, including most overall wins (150), division titles (7), consecutive winm ng seasons (10), playoff appearances (9), PDL quarterfinals appearances (7) and U S Open Cup wins (7)

While only seven PDL team have ever advanced to play one MLS team, the Bucks have done it five times

The Bucks have av^aged 15 wins per year (including Open Cup and PDL playoffs) over the past decade

“I think the records Dan and I are most proud of, because they were the most difficult to achieve, are those from the Open Cup and m qualifying for the PDL playoffs mne tunes,Jun Duggan said

In 1974, Duggan partiapated in the very first soccer league (four U-16 team s at the YMCA) in Livonia, a modem soccer hotbed that was the breeding ground for the now Michigan Hawks/Wotyes Soccer O ub

As a senior m 1978, he played on Livonia Bentley High School’s first varsity team, leading the Bulldogs to the state semifinals, while establishmg school records for goals and assists

Bentley is where Duggan would first meet Sacluna, who was in his first boys high school head coaching position, and a relationship was formed that would affect Duggan the rest of his life

“At first we all thought Paul was just nuts, but his passion for the game and his emphasis on doing the things the right way really resonated with his play ers, Duggan said There is no question that he is the reason I, and thousands of others, have spent all these years m the

sport”Duggan also captained the U-

19 MSTOA State Champion, lavonia Florist m 1979 and went on to play for coach Joe Baum at Michigan State from 1979-1981

In addition to playing for Scicluna, Duggan reflected on some additional personal high- h ^ t s from his coachmg and management experiences, begmmng with North Farmmgton High School in 1988

While this team would be the only one "with which Duggan was associated that had a losing record over the past 30 years, it was a memorable expenence

“My first head coachmg job m high sdiool stands out because

it IS where I really grasped the power of what a team could do that talented individuals could not do alone,” Duggan said

The Raiders went winless in the first half of the year, but finished strong, knoc^ng off the state s tenth ranked team in the state plaj’offis before losing m overtime to undefeated, and eventual state champion,Livonia Stevenson

Really, the first years at every level bnng bade fond memories, from Bentley, Livonia Florist, MSU, Livonia Paragon, the Rockers and the Bud^,’ Duggan said “I will also never forget the championship Rockers team and, obviously, the 2000 Bucks team

Duggans Premier Development League (PDL) squad became the first m U S history to defeat an MLS side in the U S Open Cup

After beating New England, l-0,at Foxboro Stadium, the Bucks hosted the Miami Fusion of MLS, a 3-3 tie that the Bucks lost in a penalty-kick shootout 6-5, in a one o f the most exciting matches in the 90-year history of the Cup

The 2000 team also won the regular season PDL title and advanced to the league championship game, before losing 1-0 to the Cffiicago Sockers

Certainly, one of the pinnacles for me, th o u ^ , was bemg a part of the group that landed

the World Cup games for Detroit,” Duggan said "We were listed as 28th ou t o f 28 bidding cities to get the games m 1991 Suppos^y , no one wanted to come to Detroit, and many leaders in Detroit thought we were wasting our time

“But not only did we get the bid, we hosted it successfiilly as well Our chairman, Roger Faulkner, and executive committee (mduding Metro Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau President Bill M cL au ^ in , the Governor’s Chief of Staff Dan Pero, Pontiac Silveidome Executive Director Mike Abmgton and long-time Ann Arbor soccer booster Mike M all^) were phenomenal to

work w ith”Like most players who finallysc

put away the boots, Duggan to o ' Irw will miss the personal relationr u l / ships above all, including those tori made over the past 10 years m die USL b -*

‘ The great nvalnes and worked'' c mg with all the selfless people withm the USL and m the ‘jrj,Michigan soccer community is - surely what I will miss the Ji'’m ost,' said Duggan, who will ialso retire from his position as I Chairman o fd ie PDL Executive^ Committee on Oct 31, a post he ''1. * has held for eight years "Hook ^at how for the PDL has come and can t help bu t feel proud to j , have been a part of building ^th a t”

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Survey: Realtors have good public imagePublic opinion of the nations Realtors has reached an all-time

high for the th ird straight year, according to an annual tracking survey conducted to measure the effectiveness of the eighth season of the National Association of Realtors multimillion-dollar Public Awareness Campaign

The survey’s composite image score of 19 beliefs, opinions and attitudes about ReeJtors rose from 56 percent in 2004 to 59 percent — up 11 points since 2002 The survey also found that die likelihood of consumers to use a Realtor over a real estate licensee who is not a Realtor rose 4 points to 64 percent this year

Some of the consumer beliefs and opinions th a t improved most over the past 12 months are “Realtors bring the latest technology to buying and selling a home (up 6 points to 63 percent), ‘Realtors have the expertise to help sellers price their home fairly” (up 4 points to 64 percent), “Realtors earn their commission ’ (up 6 points to 50 percent), and ‘Realtors advocate private property rights of homeowners” (up 12 points to 54 percent)

“Public support for Realtors and the value Realtors bnng to the real estate transaction is higher th an it has ever been Consumer attitudes toward Realtors have been improving steadily for the past few years due to many factors, especially the effectiveness of the Public Awareness Campaign, said NAR President Al Mansell of Salt Lake City

Nanci J Rands, 2006 president of the Metropolitan Consolidated Association of Realtors, agreed those in her profession have a lot to offer buyers and sellers Rands is with Snyder

Kinney Bennett & Keating of Birmingham Real estate is drawing more professionals ‘who have made it

their career to be very informed about what’s going on,” including m the community, Rands said More are working foil tim e and have more invested in their work

The dem ands of technology require Realtors to stay current “I th ink the public really appreciates that, she said

Total awareness o f NARs television and radio advertisements readied the highest level in the history of the campaign Awareness rose 2 points to 73 percent — reaching nearly three out of four real estate consumers in Amenca In 2005, 55 percent of consumers recalled seeing or hearing at least one o f the NAR advertising executions, an increase o f 2 points over 2004 Awareness of the call to action introduced last year, ‘Ask your agent if they’re a Realtor, a member of the National Association of Realtors,” increased from 32 percent to 39 percent

Beliefs about Realtors that improved the most this year were th a t they have the best network of sources to help buyers and sellers (79 percent, up 6 points over year ago), th a t they are best qualified to prom ote the sale of a hom e (73 percent, up 12 points), th a t they are professional (70 percent, up 13 points), that they conduct business with ethics and mtegnty (69 percent, up 11 points), and th a t they get the job done properly (68 percent, up 10 points)

;^ n d s noted many Realtors are involved in their communities, serving in government and doing charitable work with such

groups as the Scouts, Red Cross, March of Dimes and others “They’re really leaders m the community,” she said, which amplifies ^ec tiveness w hen dealing with clients

Buyers who purchased a home in th e past 12 m onths reported a jum p from 39 percent to 56 percent in agents identifying tihem- selves as Realtors, while sellers reported an even more dram atic23-percentage point gam, from 41 percent to 64 percent

The National Association of Realtors Public Awareness Campaign kicked off its eighth season last February and it recently ended New ads this season featured people talking about their real estate experiences

The $25 million advertising campaign featured four new television commercials this year and four new radio spots Com m eraals included NAR’s first-ever Spanish-language television ad The new spot featured Hispanic Americans sharing their stones about trying to achieve the dream of hom e ownership

Rands said Realtors are a good source o f other professional contacts, such as a real estate attorney or someone to do cabinetry ‘Realtors are willing to go the extra mile We know it’s a competitive environm ent,’ and the process of buying or selling m ust be as enjoyable and stress-free as possible

Clients have so m any choices now, a foil-service Realtor should serve them well and wisely, Rands said “I th ink Realtors are delivering on th a t”Staff writer Ju!ie Brown contributed to this report

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tow nhouse ' Neutra l d^cor open f lo o r p lan ceram ic fo ye r - B E S T VALU E IN C O M P LE X ' $119 999

P rice Reduced I Gorgeous 3 bd rm 2 ba th updated ranch on Vi acre near Heritage P a rk ' H a rdw ood floo rs 3 f ire p la c e s l ib ra r y n ew e r FOOT w in d o w s & m o re - M U S T SEE ' $279 900

B eau tifu l 3 bd rm 2 5 bfh Cape Cod is w a iting fo r you to m ove r ig h t n i l P a rt f in is h e d b s m t f lo o r

laund ry , n ew e r roof carpet H W H W d a te d k itchen & m o rp t $279 900

Loca tion Location Loca t io n ' C h a rm ing 4 bd rm 2 5 ba th h o m e backs to com m o ns area Open f lo o r p lan fa m ily room w / gas

f ire p la c e fo rm a l d in ing room ho t tu b & m ore'

$284 900

CALL ROXANNE 248-470 3S84

K E LLE R W IL L IA M SFAR M IN G TO N H ILLS

248 5 5 3 0400

RENT TO OWN2 bd rm 1 5 ca r garage Ig lo t $ 8 9 999 Land con trac t

248 3 2 8 0492 248 760 8051

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2 bd rm 2 c a r on ig lo t New

S id ing & gutte rs $155 000 248 3 8 8 6083 248 349 3909

Garden City E2300 SQUARE FEET!

4 b d rm 2 5 bath fam ily room liv ing room din ing room Ig k itc hen 1 s t f lo o r la u n d ry room fu ll b sm t attached 2 c a r garage new construc tion N ow $ 2 4 9 0 0 0 248 644 0900

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY3200 sq f t 4 b r 3 5 bath w a lk o u t 4 5 acres 64x52x14 hea ted out b u ild ing $410 0 0 0 (517) 548 5229

BRICK RANCH 3 Bed room F in ishe d B asem en t $0 D ow n $ 5 00 ap p ro x im a te

m ove m cost 517 202 9294

CAPE COD 17138 Stamwich

N/6 Mile E/Mermnan3 B d rm 1 5 bath fu ll bsm t garage A lm ost 1700 sq ft

U pda tes roof w in dow s k itchen furnace $219 900

M IC H ELLE ASC iO NE

248 939 7355 (se ll)

2 4 8 348 3300 ex t 150 Re/M ax 100

MOTIVATED SELLERJu s t reduced' 3 bd rm 2 bath c o lo n ia l on 3/4 ac res in L ivo n ia 20250 M e lv in M us t

s e e '$ 1 87 500 313 330 9137

Roseilale Gardens3 bd rm 2 bath Updated Ranch fin ished basement w/office 32800 Verm on t $189 900 734 261 9537

BEAUTIFUL HOMEC lose to freew ays Kens ing ton P a rk res tau ran ts & s to res 4 bd rm 2 fu ll bath quad level N ice ly landscaped ya rd w ith new deck Som e updates 873 A bbey Lane $217 500

Call M a rga re t A 248 343 0931

Real Estate One 5 6 0 N M ilfo rd Rd M ilfo rd

BEAUTIFUL3 bd rm 2 bath b rick ranch

on a wooded h acre ot

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CALL ROXANNE 248-470-3584

KE LLE R W IL L IA M S

FARM ING TO N H ILLS

248 553 0400

Extremely well maintained2400 sq ft 4 bd rm . 2 5 bath hom e T h is house has m any e x tras IncI a fin ished

b s m t p lus kitchen A great

va lu e a t $349 000

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new e r sid ing and roof 2 ca r garage

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Im m ed ia te occupancy Call Randy 248 709 2244

GREAT BUNGALOW OPEN SU N 1 4

8 7 2 0 S a ra to g a S / 9 M ile E /R osew ood S ha rp 3 bd rm

1 bath new k itc h e n hardw ood

f lo o rs Updated fu rnace ho t w a te r hea te r w in d o w s roof p lum b ing & e ie c t re B sm t 2

car garage $ 1 34 000

CLAUDIA RULOFF (248) 752 6580

R em enca C o u n try Place (734 ) 981 2900

New Hom es for the H o lidays '

G o rgeous in s id e & ou t' C o m p le te ly u pda ted 3

bd rm 1 5 bath b r ic k ranch w / n e it ra l d e c o r b s m t & 2 5 car g a rage N e w e r roof w indow s fu rn ac e & m o re '

$ 1 64 900

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f rep lace n e w e r w in d o w s ceram ic f lo o rs ca rp e t & fre s h ly pa in ted th ro u g h o u t

$ 1 4 5 900

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K E LLE R W IL L IA M S FAR M IN G TO N H IL L S

2 4 8 5 5 3 0400

FOR SALE BY OWNER PLYMOUTH TWP

4 B d rn c o lo n ia l $ 2 6 9 900 B y a p p t 7 3 4 2 5 4 0611

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k itchen N e w e r fu rn ac e

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landscaped y a rd w /deck

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3 b d rm 3 fu ll bath C on tem po ra ry Hardwood

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OPEN SUN Noon 4pm 3829 Clark 3 B d rm com p le te ly

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4 poss ib le bsdTOoms 2 fu ll baths-^2 c a r g a rage nice bow/^w indoiV in th e liv ing rooh $126900

SUPEK SHARPI 3 B ed foo iT i b r ic k ranch fa m ily ro o m firep lace te r f io d e le d k itchen w /

is land i c a r garage newer w in d o w s fu rn ac e & C/A

g r ^ t p rice $ 1 4 9 9 9 9 EVERYTHINQ YOU NEED!

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a ttached 2 c a r garage m any updates $223 QQO

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$ 1 49 9 0 0 (734 ) 992 2562

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Option addresses borrower uncertainty

§ur current market is unique in that it is difficult for us m ortgage professionals to

identify from borrower to borrower a clear line as to what mortgage product to recommend Under normal circumstances, we mortgage loan officers can say with good confidence whether a borrower should use a long- or a short-term mortgage product Right now, the decision-making lines are quite blurry

Part of the problem is th a t there is so much uncertainty m the economy Are we in a recession or m a recovery’ Are you sure’ Will you have the sam ejob in the same location two or three years from now’ Will your career field even exist a t th a t tim e’

I ITimothy

Phillips

Compound those tough questions with the fact that the difference between interest rates for short-term mortgages and long-term ones are very small, and you are left very short of solid answers One mortgage solution that makes a lot of sense for many people right now involves a “pick-a-payment” option These mortgages go by many different names, bu t ffiey are, m essence, the best of several different funding solutions rolled into one

Pick-a-payment m ortgages allow borrowers to choose every m onth how m uch or how little they w ant to pu t towards the ir hom e Each m onth, borrowers in this type of m ortgage may choose from three or four paym ent options, depending on th e lender and the specific product param e ters Normally, borrowers m ay opt to make the ir payment based on a fixed-rate schedule -- either 15- or 30 year am ortizations - or an interest-only or deferred-interest schedule

I find pick-a-payment programs to be most beneficial to my clients who need added flexibili ty because they are self- employed, who want a way to have more control

over how they manage their total debt, and who are extremely tax savvy to the extent th a t they want to control the tim mg of their hom e interest deduction over the span of manv years

Todays TIM BIT' As with all mortgage solutions, pick-a-payment mortgage plans have their benefits and their costs In today’s market, however, they are a viable solution for those who need flexibility to offset uncertaintyTimothy Phillips iS a mortgage

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Q. I am interested m starting a business overseas, principally in Paris around the Louvre, and I am wondering what the opportunities are for purchase and/or rental of property’

A You no doubt want to ra n a high-end, commercial enterprise since you are considering running a business in one of the most exclusive areas of Pans All o f the major designers have commercial space m th a t area and there is relatively few new commercial buildings going up You can expect to pay top dollar for such commercial space, although you will also be in a position to attract high-end customers because of the location of your business which is close to m ajor exclusive hotels, boutiques and shops

Real Estate Inquires

Robert

Meisner

Q. i loved my stay in Prague and am thinking about having a summer home in downtown Prague, do you have any idea of what the real estate prices are like?

A Apartments m downtown Prague m the old city are comparable to the prices of condominiums and apartm ents in New York City and Pans Obviously the closer you are to the center o f the city and the river the more expensive the property

becomes As is many other capitals of Europe, there has been a great deal of speculation in regard to real estate, bu t generally speaking the cost of living m th e Czech Republic is higher th an several other European countnes of similar size You are best advised to retain a local attorney and real estate agent to assist you m looking at properties in PragueRobert M Meisner is a lawyer and the

author of Condominium Operation Getting Started & Staying on the Right Track second edition It is available for $995 plus

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Burton Hollow colonial with hardwood floors throughout 4 bedrooms 2 5 baths formal dining large family room w/fireplace and Livonia schools Dont miss it $273 900 (P 319AL)

Stylish ground floor condo with 2 bedrooms 2 baths combines function with contemporary elegance Spacious open design with outstanding amenities in a natural setting $189 900(C813CA)

SPECTACU LAR UPDATED COLON IAL4BR/2 5BA Pella windows and doors completely renovated baths - master w/Jacuzzi tub fireplace hardwoods new Igt fixtures new landscaping in a Irg private fenced yard Footsteps to the elementary $209 900 (C 496GL) school $294 900 (P 906FL)

on new construct on with 9 ft basement ranch offers a formal dining room fin ce lings w/egress w ndows 2 story great basement offering a rec room w/pool table room master w/garden tub ceramics and a study and a ton of updates sprinkler hardwoods even a woimanized deckl system fenced yard and appliances

$184 900 (C 75CHA)

featuring a roomy kitchen with oak cabinets recessed lights and ceramic tile Spacious living rm w /fireplace newer c/a new roof 2004 tear off crown moldings celing fans and super clean $134 000 (P 638HU)

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table space in the breakfast room vinyl windows entry doors

garage door gutters & downspouts plumbing paint full basement 2 5 car garage and appliances' $169 700 (P 805PI)

IRRFSISTAP I P DETAILSinis me minuie you waiK ini ivo expense was spared with the upgrades when this was built Rich hardwood floors ceramic tiled baths fireplace w/mantle & ceramic surround upgraded elevation and more $255 000 (P 748PO)

NOT JU ST ANOTHER Pretty facelwveisiitsu riyiiiuutn letnwi wiiii obedrooms 2 baths and a fabulous open floor plan with a newer kitchen and great room combination Finished basement newer windows and super clean Totally turn key $229 000 (P 557PO)

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SC E N IC V IEW S 2 bedroom - 2 bath end unit backing to the woods with neutral d^cor vaulted ceilings newer roof Wallside windows a carport and walking distance to downtown Northville $144 900 (P 732TA)

HOME B U Y E R S DREAM Everything has been updated m this wonderful 3 bedroom ranch Furnace and roof less than 5 yrs old new carpeting updated kitchen and baths 2 5 car garage home warranty & a great location $147 000 (C 437MC)

CO N TEM PO RARY BEAU TY Nodisappointments in this open and bright condo 2 bedrooms each with a full private bath a cozy fireplace a garage appliances remain new windows and flooring Common pool and tennis for summer enjoyment $179 900 (C910PO)

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 4 bedroom colonial with 2 5 baths forma dm ng family room f replace all newer appliances in a large eat in sland k tchen 2 car garage and more all on a quiet cul de sac $394 900 (P 599RE)

blocks from the park Immediate occupancy seller has relocated and looking at al offers Large floor plan 2 car garage fireplace and many upgrades Call for more mformat on $234 900 (C 389HA)

fresh paint and carpet new roof hwh sprinkler system family room w/cathedral ce ling huge deck off of the dining room leading to a 34 acre comer lot in a highly sought after neighborhood $244 900 (P 900ST)

SH A R P AND CLEANWMI IVA <■ <»> M. WWUIVWIII.> GtKVI I Ubaths Oak kitchen with ceramic tile fresh paint pergo flcmrs basement deck the backs to a commons & an attached garage $159 900(C612YO)

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E d u c a tio n S e m in a rsThe Building Association of

Southeastern Michigan is sponsoring the following seminars

■ S a m to S p m Tuesday,Nov 29 — Quality Construction” at BIA Headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills Registration fee is $140 for Remodelors Council members and $160 for BIA members and guests (248) 862-1033

■ 8 30 a m to 10 30 a m Thursday, Dec 1 — “Condominium Nuts and Bolts W hen To Consider Using a Condominium Format” at BIA Headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills Registration fee is $20 for BIA or Apartment Assocaation of Michigan members and $40 for guests (248) 862-1033

■ 8 a m to 4 p m Friday,Dec 2, ‘Builder’s License Preparation Course” at BIA Headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills M atenal covered will include topics on the exam, laws and rules, construction drawings,

codes, procedures, sample test questions and test tips Registration is $200 (248) 862-1033

■ 8 30 a m to 10 30 a m Monday, Dec 5, Convention Strategies a t BIA Headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills Registration fee is $20 for BIA or Apartm ent Association of Michigan members and $40 for guests (248) 862 1033

■ 8 30-10 30 a m Wednesday,Dec 7, Extreme Success” seminar at Stagecrafbers Baldwin Theatre, 415 S Lafayette, Royal Oak A discussion on risks th a t yield better results, new ways to deal with fear and how to break free from the “Struggle Syndrome Registration fee is 859 for s^es and m arketing council members, $ 89 for BIA or Apartment Association of Michigan members and $109 for non-members and guests (248) 862-1033

■ S a m to noon Thursday, Dec 8, “Codes and Quality Control’ at BIA Headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills Chuck Breidenstem of Builders

Professional Services Group will dis cuss setting performance expecta tions, a superintendents responsibili ties regarding codes and will provide tips to enforce code compliance on the job site Registration fee is $145 (248) 862-1033

■ 8 30 a m to 10 30 a m Monday, Dec 12, “Managing a Business for the Long Term seminar at BIA Headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills Richard G William, CPA of Polk and Associates PLC will discuss strategic planning for the small to medium size business, exit strategies and business valuation Registration is $20 for BIA or AAM members and $40 for guests (248) 862-1033

■ 8 a.m to 9 a.m Friday, Dec 16, “Managers Roundtable discussion at AAM headquarters, 30375 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100, Farmington Hills The program is free for Property AAM, PMC and BIA members and $15 for guests Coffee and bagels will be provided (248) 862-1033

V ii la s o f S h e lbVillas of Shelby, a development of

the Bleznak Real Estate Group, a t the corner of Ryan and Utica roads is now offering luxury Independent one and two bedroom apartm ent homes for seniors 55+

A partm ent homes feature Eurostyle kitchens wath breakfast bar and all appliances, oversized patio or balcony and ample parking or carports Three elevators ease| access and an on-site generator

Staffed 24 hours 4 day, seven days a week, the Villas of Shelby offer residents a full range of amenities, activities and services Small pets are welcome

H o w To C ia s s e ^Oakland Builders

offer the following c ■ Builders Pre Li

This course will help to subcontract the o their own home, rea developers arid buildi pie

Institute will assescense Class — those who want

in struction of estate investors, ng trades peo-

H ^ P O K S mV I L L A S

R a n c h / L o f t e d R a n c h H o m e s f r o m t h e $ 2 8 0 ' s

• 1800-2100 sq ft p lan s available w ith first floor m aste r su ites• 2 & 3 b ed ro o m s, 2 5 ba th s , 2-car a ttach ed g a rag es and b a se m e n ts

• C onven ien t to freew ays, sh o p p in g and entertainm erit districts

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Single fam ily hom es, a tta ch ed 2 a n d 3 car g a rag es • 2500-2900 sq ft., 4 b ed ro o m s & 2.5 b a th s • Highly reg a rd ed Livonia schoo ls • Get to freew ays easily

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P h o o n ix L:ind D e v o lo p n ie n tS ‘Ir*-.-io i:’*' P A V :o p Oa-iv ! h u r ‘ J:■ lV^

Classes will be held 6-10 p m , M onday/W ednesd^, Nov 2 8 ,3 0 and Dec 5,7, a t Andover High School, 4200 Andover R d , Room 133, Bloomfield Hills, $190 plus $2 0 for the course textbook and sam ple questions, (248) 433-0885, 6-10 p m , Monday/Wednesday, Nov 2 8 ,3 0 and Dec 5 and 7 at Holmes School, 16200 Newburgh, Livonia, $201 plus $20 for textbook and sample questions, (734) 744-2602, and 6-10 p m , Monday/Wednesday, Dec 5 ,7 ,12 &14, a t Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn Heights Campus, 22586 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, 22586 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, (313) 317-1500, $189 for residents and $208 for nonresidents, plus a $20 textbook and sample question fee, and 6-10 p m , Tuesday/Thursday, Dec 6, 8 ,13 & 15, at Berkshire Middle School, 21707 W 14 Mile, Beverly Hills, (248) 203- 3800, $190 plus $20 for textbook and sample questions

A Basement Remodeling Class is also being offered

HOMES SOLD IN WAYNE COUNTY

These ai e the Observer & Eccentric

area residential real estate closings

recorder the weeks of June 27 July 1

2005 at the Wayne CountyRegister of

Deeds office Listed below are cities

addresses and sales prices Canton

43506 Abiiey

48267 Antique

48483 Antique

47220 Bartlett

45959 Baywood

40468 Deer Creek

44760 DioUe

420 Filmore

45681 Graystone

49068 Hay^ksbury

49077 HaWksbury

1140 Heritage

4401 Hunters

42723 Liltey Pointe

418701

43439 I

434391

604 N Willard

2289 N Woods

49060 Northhampton

16331

12261

19571

14591

; Orchard

, Paddington

49294!

48587 Stohebnar

45069 Thi rnhiil

6115 Wedgewood

1415 Whittier

1970 Woot^mont

28461 Don|nelty

1277 Farmjngton

31462 Rus)i

19364 Antggo

31415 Ariztma

9027 Beatpee

37042 Beilnett

11710 Bostjin Post

329421

89361

113071

141071

333651

11686 Fa

8862 Fremont

9871frembnt

20519 Fremont

34852 Grove

8914 Hartal

8914 Hartel

15533 Hubbard

142571

112611

Garden City

Livonia

I Hubbard

-Ingram

I Karen

I Seitz >r

$314000

$278 000

$166 000

$262 000

$286 000

$85 000

$288 000

$190 000

$185 000

$220 000 $214 000

$182000

$157000

$125000

$265000

$75000

$95000

$208000

$320000

$468000

$113000

$260 000

$194 000

$236000

$525000

$54000

$338000

$225 000

$205 000

$207000

$108000

$129000

$171000

$149000

$181000

$115000

$247000

$150000

$271000

$116000

$165 000

$230000

$76 000

$200000 $140000

$161000

$164000

$220000 $35000

$47000

$218 000

$225 000

$138000

$155000

37904 Summers

20059 Wayne

16501 Westbrook

Plymouth

50420 Beechwood

41924 Brentwood

42023 Clemons

9841 Fellows Hill

371 Irvin

671 Jener

9070 Morrison

40440 Newport

1012 Palmer

49022 Plum Tree

51393 Plymouth Heights

42630 Revere

1074 Roosevelt

12401 Woodgate

Redford9086 Centralla

13942 Centralla

12093 Columbia

19359 Denby

9167 Fenton

9574 Fenton

14216 Fenton

15841 Fox

13510 Garfield

20442 Kintoch

20531 Lennane

8944 Lenore

9924 Leverne

20526 Negaunee

16655 Norborne

19323 Norborne

17751 Olympia

9563 Royal Grand

9301 San Jose

7358 Central

7448 Central

7448 Central

7358 Central

7394 Central

31956 Charlevoix

33094 Chief

448 Filbert

31227 Geraldine

3058$ Hogan

33442 Hunter

8436 Ingram

35730 Manila

31228 Merritt

6826 Moccasin

1295 Portland

7656 Ritz

1248 S Carlson

36116 Schley

605 Summerfleld

635 Summerfleld

810 Summerfleld

33037 Wallace

32726 Winona

Westland

$227,000

$413000

$255000

$219000

$219000

$221000 $542000

$395 000

$118000

$225000

$138000

$232 000

$414000

$328 000

$219000

$266 000

$182 000

$160000

$136000

$160000

$125000

$136000

$120000 $176000

$135000

$136000

$105000

$124000

$140000

$165 000

$104000

$140000

$45 000

$130000

$165000

$200000$88000

$75 000

$62 000

$80000

$90000

$76000

$170000

$173 000

$166000

$244000

$172 000

$137000

$92000

$162000

$165 000

$186000

$160000

$129000

$137000

$153000

$181000

$170000

$104000

$174000

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3 5 colonial boasting w/walk in closets 2 story

room w/see thru FP to kitchen isle & 2nd stairway

d floors library mud room 3 ,ge & /z acre site! $549 775

L IN CO LN PA R K Location & Style' Great 3 bedrm ranch within walking distance to schools shopping parks & youth center w/tennis cts pool & ice rink Offers new vinyl siding newer kitchen floor fresh paint & home warr Priced below market' $121 500 (L76Pag)

L IVQN IA Buy or lease this 4 bedrm 2 5 bath colonial in a great sub' Offers large family rm w/FP library 1st floor laundry & many many updates me furnace A/C baths & windows Fantastic price w/fantastic location' $2891900 or $1 800/mo (L65Pol)

LIVo In ia Exquisite 4 bedrm colonial w/ye^r round sun rm large family rm library w/built in bookcases living & dining rms kitchen w/granite counters & island find LL w/addi kitchen exercise rm & add I fmly rm mstr w/lg walk in closet $424 900 (L55Pem)

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broRTHWLE“ “ : ” :,T ;- :o sq ft 4 bedroom 3 5 bath colonial at Mystic Cove with double staircase high ceilings spacious kitchen w/ cherry cabs formal dining parlor granite & Conan counters thru out 3 car garage LL walkout deck & landscape! $767 500 (D220ve)

CANTON Immediate occupancy for this exquisite contemporary colonial w/ 4 bdrms 2 5 baths 1st floor library & sunrm overloolung ^ a c io u s ded< & private yard 3 car side entry garage Great location dose location dose to new high school’ $448 000 (L94Lab)

D E A R B O R N Wonderful 3 bedrm 2 bath home w/FP in living rm wood floor wet plaster knotty pine den off master bedrm bay window in dining rm fabulous bath in find basement newer copper plumbing roof shingles furnace etc' Home Warr $174900 (L34Arl)

L IVO N IA Extra nice ground fir condo located in back of com ply near woods Updated white kitchen w/newer counters sink & wood like floor Hamilton porch enclosure w/glass & screens newer Wallside windows -1- extra storage in bsmt $77 900 (L85Far)

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37699 Six Mile (Suite 200), Livonia_______ (734) 4 6 2 - 3 0 0 0 _ _ _ _ _ _

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la n d sc a p in g New er c o u n try F re n ch d e s ign

B u ild e r s o w n re side nce F a b u lo u s m a s te r ste

w /fireplace & b a lc o n y $1 1 5 0 0 0 0

BLOOMFIELDC o n te m p o ra ry h o m e in

ga ted c o m m u n ity 5 b d rm s 4 5 b a th s Inc I 1st f lo o r m a ste r ste F in ish e d lo w e r level w a lk o u t Great

v a lu e $ 8 7 5 0 0 0

FARMINGTON H ILLS3 b d rm 2 5 ba th b rick

ra nch G re a t c o n d o alternative Q uiet dead end

stre e t F a rm in g to n H ills s c h o o ls $ 3 2 5 0 0 0

FARMINGTON H ILLS4 bd rm 2 5 bath t n level Fa m ily ro o m w /firep lace &

w a lkou t to p a tio W ell m a inta ine d w o od e d se re n e lo t $ 3 2 5 0 0 0

M a rilyn & Sh e ila W e re n o t #1 Y o u A re ' MARILYN MEGDELL

248>320-3636 SHEILA LEVINE 248 496 6321

K E L L E R W I L L IA M S 3 0 5 0 0 N o rth w e ste rn H w y

F a rm in g ton H ills M l

MADISON HTS 12/JOKN R3 b d rm ra n c h b sm t 2 car g a ra g e L a m p h e re S c h o o l $ 1 4 4 9 0 0 2 4 8 3 3 2 3 9 3 6

W ayne County

AHENTION REAL ESTATE INVESTORSI

2 Exce llent b u y s in R o m u lu s S T ay lo r A g e n t 7 3 4 5 3 6 0 7 0 4

Builder's Closeout! Bargains

R o m u lu s B ra n d n e w 3 bd rm brick R a n c h 1 5 bath A P P L I A N C E S Inc I C a rp e t b sm t a ttached g a ra g e Z E R O D O W N R O S S R E A L T Y (7 3 4 ) 3 2 6 8 3 0 0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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BLOOMFIELD HILLSS e c lu d e d 3 b d rm c o n d o C ra n b ro o k a rea Rem od e led $ 3 6 0 0 0 0 2 4 8 7 5 2 0 3 4 2

CANTON $199 000N e w e r 2 0 0 4 B ro w n s to n e s t y le B s m t a t tached g a ra g e im m ed ia te o c c u p a n c y (m aple)Karen (810) 844-2313

The M ic h ig a n G roup

FARMINGTON O rchard U k e & S h ia w a s s e e a rea F irst t io o r c o n d o 1 b d rm 1 1/2 bath o v e r lo o k s w e ll m an icu re d c o m m o n s a rea In c lu d e s lo ts o f s t o r a g e c a rp o r t & n e w a p p lia n c e s in k itchen G a s & w a te r in c lud ed in d u e s P riced at $ 8 5 9 0 0 Ca ll 8 1 0 2 2 9 7 1 1 3

PRISTINE BRIGHT END UNIT RANCH CONDOO p e n F i r P la n V a u l t e d C e i l i n g s le n d s p a c i o u s fe e l in g t o M s t r B r & G r t R m S t u d y / D e n ( 2 n d B r ) o f f G r t R m o f fe r s e c l u s i o n w / f r e n c h g l a s s lite d o o r s K i t n e u tra l d e c o r 1 7 c o u n t e r / c a b in e t s s n a c k b a r f o r e n te r

t a m in g L a u n / S t o r a g e 1 3 0 s q ft w / c u s t o m s h e l v i n g a t t ic a c c e s s • s t o ra g e N o t e s iz e o f M a s t r B r &

c l o s e t s ' P a t io 1 c a r g a r a g e p v t e n t r y C a l l M a r g i e t o S h o w '

M l , Inc. (2 4 8 ) 8 8 7 -7 5 0 0

JUSTUSTiD!FARMINGTON HILLS


1 1 4 6 sq ft 2 bd rm 1 5 bath end unit w /bsm t & ga rag e L iv ing ro om w/fire p lace Elegant d in ing ro om o v e r lo o k s g o lf c o u r s e A p p lia n c e s stay $ 1 7 9 9 0 0 o r $1 200/m o (G L 2 9 4 D P )

D A N ! PET T (2 48 ) 561 4 8 8 8

C E N T U R Y 21 T O D A Y 6 7 5 5 Telegraph Rd

B loom fie ld H ills

JUST LISTED!FARMINGTON HILLS


2 bd rm 2 5 bath c on d o L iv in g ro om w/2 s to ry fire p lace d n ing ro o m new k itch en w ith a p p lia n c e s F in ish ed low er level w/famt ly ro om Poo! & te n n is in c o m p le x $ 1 4 5 9 0 0 o r $9 50/ m o (C 0 3 8 9 0 P )

D A N I P ET T (2 48 ) 5 6 1 -4 8 8 8

C E N T U R Y 21 T O D A Y 6 7 5 5 Telegraph Rd

B loom fie ld H ills

JUST LISTED!FARMINGTON HILLS GATED COMMUNITY

S p o t le s s 1 6 5 0 sq ft 2 b d rm 2 5 bath end un it b r ic k ranch c on d o w/addi tionat 1 0 0 0 sq ft In fin Ish e d dayllte b sm t G reat ro o m w/fireplace M a ste r s u ite h a s priva te bath w/Jacuzzi & separate s h o w e r First f loo r la u n d ry A ll a p p lia n c e s stay Vau lted c e il in g s th ru o u t 2 c a r g a ra g e Treed pa rk like se t tm g $ 3 2 5 OOD ( S A 3 6 9 M C )

M IC H E L L E C O LTO N (2 4 8 ) 93 3 8 5 0 0

C E N T U R Y 21 T O D A Y 2 8 5 4 4 O rchard L ake R d

Farm ington H ills

FARMINGTON HILLS Ranch finished walk out 3 bdrm 3 baths attached 2 car garage Approx 2300 sq ft By owner $251 900 248 701 1898 734 223 5000

. . . . ' ' ■ 'When seeking out the best deal check out the Observer & Eccentric Classifieds'. 1 8 00 5 79 7 3 5 5

JUST LISTED!LIVONIA

N e w C o n s iru c io n 3 bd rm f in ish e d b sm t a ttached

low a s s o c

Karen Cam iller 7 3 4 50 2 8 2 8 9

Centu ry 21 R o w 7 3 4 4 6 4 7111

MILFORDCONDO LIVING AT ITS BEST'2 bd rm ranch w ith a flow in g op e n f lo o r p lan p a llad ium w in d o w s new er ap p lia n c e s first floor la u n d ry fu ll ba se m ent an d 2 c a r ga rag e 7 6 3 P rom o n to ry $ 1 9 9 90 0

Call M a rg a re t A 2 4 8 3 4 3 0931

Real Estate O n e 5 6 0 N M ilfo rd R d M ilfo rd

NOVIS tu n n in g 1 b d rm 1 bath end u n t c o n d o w/ 3 5 0 o f a c c e s s o n W a l le d Lake N ew lam inate f lo o rs c row n m o ld in g s neutral th rou gh o u t O w n fo r $ 9 7 9 0 0 lease fo r $7 00/ m o

CALL ROXANNE 248 470 3584

K E L L E R W IL L IA M S F A R M IN G T O N H IL L S

2 4 8 5 5 3 0 4 0 0

.PLYMOUTH U P S C A L E 2 bdrm ranch c o rd o in beautiful d o w n to w n H eated u n d e rg ro u n d pa rk ing M o v e in im m ed iate ly ' $ 2 3 9 9 0 0 7 3 4 4 1 6 8 1 7 6

SOUTHFIELD3 0 0 6 0 W ild b ro o k D r # 2 0 3 N o f 1 2 M le E o f Tele g ra p h 1 5 2 2 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bath B sm t 1 c a r ga rage N ice c o n d o ' $ 1 3 0 0 0 0

CLAUDIA RULOFF (248) 752-6880

R e m erica C o u n try P lace (7 34 ) 98 1 2 9 0 0

TROY 2 b d rm c o n d o in S t r a th m o o r c o m p le x N e w ap p liances in k itchen H ot tub $ 1 6 3 9 0 0 2 4 8 7 5 2 0 3 4 2

W EST BLOOMFIELD RANCH

Private cou rtyard entrance op e n floor p lan fre sh ly

pa inted w/neutral d e c o r 2 bd rm 2 bath G ra c io u s s ize ro o m s Beau t ful

se tting la rge de ck v ie w of nature & w o o d s $ 2 7 4 90 0

W EST BLOOMFIELD DETACHED

Just Reduced3 bd rm B a c k s to go lf

c o u rse B r igh t & neutral Is lan d kitchen w /granite

fa b u lo u s m a ste r ste w/fireplace & lo a d s of

c lo se t sp a c e $ 4 7 4 0 0 0

M a rilyn & Sh e ila Etc W e re n o t #1 Y o u A re ' MARILYN MEGDELL

248 320 3636 SHEILA LEVINE 248 496 6321

K E L L E R W IL L IA M S 3 0 5 0 0 N o rth w este rn H w y

Fa rm in gton H il ls M l

M anufactured H o m e s

CANTONF o r sale n H oi d a y P a k

7 3 4 4 5 3 0 5 8 9 2 6 9 9 6 3 7 6 7 7

M am ilac ftired H om e s

GREAT DEALS!REDMOND MOVE WGHT IN'3 Bedrooms 2 Batns AI App ances F rep acs Cell ng Fans C A Shed____ *27.900CAROLLTON MUST SEE!2 Bad ooms 2 Baths Includes A App ances C A Covered Po oh Shed ‘27 900 SKYLINEHOME FOR THE HOUDAYS!3 Bed ooms 2 Baths AI Appliances C A Beautifu F reo ace Jacuzz Tub & Mo s *59.000 VICTORIAN JUST REDUCED'2 Bed ooms 2 Baths All AppI ances New Roof New Hot Wate Tank C A & Shed *13 000 Nov! Sohoo sQUALITY HOMESatHIGHLAND HILLS ESTATESon See ey Rd N of Grand Rnra(248) 474-0320 jgj

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24 X 56 3 bed 2 bath appliancesOnly $13 900

1 6 x 6 8 2 bed 2 bathOnly $7,900In Canton

QUALITY HOMES

at Sherwood VillageWayne Westland Schools(734) 397-7774

M o b ile H o m e s

CANTON 2 b d rm 1 bath se ll e r f in a n c in g $ 0 d o w n $ 1 2 5 / m o N o p a ym e n ts until J a r (3 1 3 ) 2 7 7 1 9 0 7

MUST SELL'*"1 9 9 8 1 6 x 6 4 h o m e m P lym ou th 2 b d rm 2 bath ga rde n tu b sk y lig h ts cen tral a ir sh e d Exc c on d it ion

$ 1 3 0 0 0 M U S T S E L L ' (A ll o ffe rs c on sid e re d )

7 3 4 2 5 4 8 7 9 0

P L Y M O U T H 1 9 8 9 C h a m p io n 2 bd rm 2 bath s to ve fr id ge & sh e d $ 5 0 0 0 7 3 4 5 7 8 7 7 8 8

i P roperty

Boyne Mountain AreaW o o d w o rk e r s pe rso na l h o m e all h a n d c ra fted pe rtection 2 3 0 0 s q ft 2 h u g e b e d roo m s/ 2 fu ll b a th s pole bu ild in g 1 5 a c re s S 3 4 9 5 0 0

Ca ll S c o t t @ R E / M A X 231 5 8 2 1 5 6 7

P rop e rly

Crooked Lake Access4 b d rm s 1 bath 1 5 0 0 s q ft cottage 2 c a r ga rag e lake v ie w s $ 1 1 9 9 0 0

Ca ll S c o tt @ R E / M A X 231 5 8 2 1 5 6 7

kaI kaM ^ ounty1 0 w o o d e d a c re s m aintain C o u n ty rd e lectric a c c e s s to sn o w m o b ile / O R V trail

C L O S E T O S T A T E F O R E S T ' $ 2 4 9 0 0 $ 1 5 0 0 d o w n $3 25/ m o 8 % land con tract

M o re ac re age ava ilab le Se e p h o to s g reatlakesland c o m

231 331 4 2 2 7

hAmCtxMECOSTA HUNTING CAMP

2 a c re s o ld tra iler $ 3 6 0 0 0 o r b e st o ffe r *

(7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 7431

A cre age /V acan I

HARTLAND SCHOOLS 4 1 6 Acres Land For Sale

Q u ie t P riva te C u l de S a c off F a u sse tt R d 1 5 M ile s from O ld 2 3 P r ic e d to S e ll at $115 000 ( 2 4 8 ) 6 2 8 8 8 1 2

A word to the wise when iooking for a great deal check the

8l)server& Eccentric ClassIflBilsl

ONE OF A KIND - NEW PRICE $190 900

H enrie tta Tw p J a c k so n T h i s 2 0 a c is a sh o r t d is ta n ce to I9 4 P roperty h a s 8 0 priva te rd 2 6 7 f r o n ta g e p e rk e d & s u r v e y e d & c a n be sp lit into 4 p a rc e ls E a s y a c c e s s to e lectnca i/ph on e h o o k u p s

JIM ALVAROE (810) S99 0419 Ke lle r W ill ia m s

2 1 4 4 S State A n n A rb o r

R e a l Estate W an ted

AVOID FORECLOSURE!T ro u b le se llin g y o u r h o u se ’

W e II b u y o r le a se y o u r h o u s e m ak e y o u r paym en ts

d o re p a ir s c lo s e qu ickly a n y area a n y price a n y c o n d it io n 2 4 8 4 9 6 0 5 1 4

I BUY HOUSESA n y a re a con d it ion o r price

C lo se qu ic k ly 2 4 / 7 call 2 4 8 2 3 2 6 3 3 6

C e m e te ry Lo ts f M

WESTLAND 2 G reat p lo ts 2 V a u lt s a n d d o u b le p laque at C a d i l la c M e m o r ia l G a rd e n s W e s t L is t $ 7 5 0 0 a s k n g $ 6 2 0 0 Ca ll (3 1 3 ) 2 7 7 1 2 6 9WESTLAND C a d illa c M e m o ria l G a rd e n s W e s t H ave 8 0 p lo ts w i l s e I in p a ir s 5 0 % off m ar ket p r ice (9 0 4 ) 32 1 4 2 1 6

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Gas & E lec tric inc luded $500 m o 248 474-4867

FARMINGTON HILLSM ob le hom es 1 & 2 bed room app liances No pets F ro m $4 00 /m o n th 8 M ile /M e rrim an 248 477 2080

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FARMINGTON HILLS Anng ie Ap ts Heat Inc luded! 1 bed

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(2 4 8 ) 478 8722

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a p t Is im m e d ia te ly a va il $3 70/3431 subs ided A c tive

sen io rs & d isab led w / incom e b tw n $ 9 00 $3 262 m ay app ly

(7 3 4 ) 425 2730

LYON TWP 2 b r 1 5 b a th

pa tio 1 1 5 0 s q f t $750/$825+ $5 0 0 s e c u r ity (248 ) 640 7531

N o rth v il le Novi RoadN o rth of 8 M ile

TREE TOP APARTMENTS

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PLYMOUTH DUPLEXRe done 2 b ed room App liances laund ry a ir $700/m o + u tilit ie s deposit No pets

(7 3 4 ) 459 0854

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40325 P lym ou th Rd 1 bedroom $600

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734 416 5840 *with approved credit

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FIRST 3 MONTHS RENT1 & 2 bedroom centra l a ir pool F rom $580

734 455 6570

REDFORD Spac ious 2 bdrm

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sonable $500/m o p lus u tili t ie s (313 ) 534 0600 (9 4pm )

R O M U LU S W E L L E SL E Y Townhouse Cooperative has 1& 2 B ed room Tow nhom es availab le A sk about o u r Mov Special Call 734 729 3328

ROYAL OAK Between 12 &

13 M ile off Coolidge 1 bed room ap t n ew ly redecorated carpet $540/m o Heat & w a te r inc luded

(248 ) 488 2251

ROYAL OAK Deluxe 2 bed room 1000 sq ft s ta rting at $685 ac ross fro m Beaum ont hosp ita l 248 549 1761

ROYAL OAK 1 bdrm 11 & W oodw ard Heat w a te r car

pet s tove fr id g e & laund ry fo r o n ly $ 5 0 0 C arpen te r Managem ent (248 ) 588 8900

ROYAL OAK 1 bdrm near Downtown H ardw ood floo rs enclosed porch S tove refrig era to r and la u n d ry hookups in bsmt fo r on ly $550 Carpente r Managem ent (248) 588 8900

South Lyon MEADOWS OF SOUTH LYON tow nhouse sty le ap ts 2 & 3 bd rm laun d ry free cab le S ta rt ng at $750 pe r m o 248 767 4207

SOUTH LYON

FROM $517• 1 & 2 Bed room s » A i r cond ition ng• W a lk n c losets• S h o rt te rm leases• C lose to I 96• Across from

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w l l en jo y a ll th e w onde rfu l th ings tha t M e tro Detro it has to offer Com e v is it y o u r new hom e today ' Features • W a te r inc luded

• F u l ly equipped k tc h en s

• On S te laund ry

•C lo s e to shopp ing d in ing

•C a rp o r t inc luded

• 2 4 h o u r em ergency

m aintenance One Bedrooms $595

Directions F rom 1 6 9 6 exit

Greenfie ld N o rth to 11 M ile Rd Go w es t on 11 M le and w e are one h a lf m ile dow n on the le ft B y app t on ly

248 557 1582 586 754 7816 P ro fess iona lly managed by

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TROY S NICEST 1 bdrm apt IncI fu ll s z e w a sh e r/d rye r c a rpo rt C /A d ishw ashe r

pe rgo/carpet ng v e rt ic a l b linds ba lcony & pool mcl heat & w a te r $7 45 No pets Specials 248 3 9 8 0960

W ailed Lake

$599* FOR A TOWNHOUSE!

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Open 7 days a week (248) 624 6606'w ith good cred t

W E S T B LO O M F IE LD C lean

quiet renovated 1 bd rm Non

sm oking Lake access $450 $600/m o 248 245 5393

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bd rm apts 1 bd rm $535 2

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1 Bdrm Start at $4892 bdrms Start at $559

FIRST MONTH FREEl OR 6 MONTH LEASE

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M o te l Fu rn ished room s effi c iency & ap ts fro m $150/w eek No depos it 248 474 1324

Cofidos/Townhouses

BIRMINGHAM2 B d rm condo F in ished B sm t C lo se to dow n tow n H a rdw ood f lo o rs A g en t $1290/m o K im 248 568 6464

BIRMINGH^RENTAL

SPECIALISTSEdgewood Court North G ran t a t D av is N o t a Condo L u xu ry Tow nhouse R en ta ls L iv e m sfa le w ith o u t th e com m itm en t o f o w n e rs h ip S pac ious updated 2 bed / 1 5 bath w ith p riva te patio fu ll basem ent ha rdw ood f lo o r in g cove red p a rk in g S h o rt d is tance to dow n tow n & shopp ing $1080 pe r m o -r heat Ju s t a sk A lice

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a t C o lum b ia (east of Adam s) Close to dow n tow n fro m these q u a in t upda ted 1 bed room tow n hom es ($820) in ivy

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Edgewood Court 14 M ile between P ie rce and G reenfie ld B eau tifu l k itc h e ns h ig h lig h t these updated 2 bed 1 bath to w n h o u se s w ith cove red pa rk ing $995

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w/fee EHOVisit our Open House Friday through Sunday

Noon 5pm 149 Columbia

(south off Maple between Adams & Eton)

Offered by the Beneicke G roup 248 642 8686

BLOOMFIELD HILLS 360Concord P lace 2 bd rm 1 5 bath c a rp o rt I ving/d n ng rm app liances 248 647 4235

FARMINGTON HILLS Orchard/ 14 spac ious 1381 s q f t co r n e r 2 bd rm 2 bath B ro ke r

2 4 8 3 4 9 8675 248 388 2137

LIVONIA F irs t m o ren t free 2 bd tm 2 ba th screen porch

app liances $ f0 5 0 /m o D&H P rope rtie s 2 4 8 737 4002

NOVI Lg 2 bd rm attached

garage $ 9 95 /m o U ti lit ie s m c l No c red it check

734 7 2 2 0 808 / 734 787 0899

NOVI NEW CONSTRUCTION TOWNHOUSE N ea r Fountain W a lk -Close to x w a ys 2

bd rm 1 5 bath Jan occupan c y $ 1 2 5 0 7 3 4 718 9015

OLDE REDFORD TOWNHOME2 bd rm carpe ted b lin d s b sm t hea t w a te r cable $725 + se c u rity 248 735 0877

REDFORD P lym ou th R d & In k s te r Rd a rea L a rg e 2 b d rm to w n h o m e n ew ly

rem ode led IncI heat w a te r w /app lia nce s $750 /m o + sec 2 4 8 3 8 8 2444

ROCHESTER 2 bdrm pa rtia lly fu rn ished condo 1 1 / 2 baths

b s m t a ttached g a rage 2

b locks fro m dow n tow n $925 m o 5 8 6 484 6037

SOUTH LYON New 2 bd rm

b sm t ha rdw ood floo rs close to to w n $ 7 85 /m o D &H

P rope rtie s 248 737 4002

SOUTHFiaOTOWNHOUSE/CONDO2 b d rm 2 5 baths fu ll

b sm t 2 c a r garage 1600

sq f t n o pets 1 1 /2 m on th

sec d epos it 2 4 8 8 5 5 8110

Belleville 2 bd rm Hwd f lo o rs updated K itchen w/all app lia nc e s new v in y l w in d o w s new b lin d s b sm t w /w ashe r & d ry e r hookup & po s s ib le 3 rd b ed room $625/m o $1 000 sec dep 2 un its ava il n o w pets nego lia b le Ca ll T in a 734 416 8736

BIRMINGHAM L o w e r 2 bd rm ha rdw ood floo rs b sm t

a ir n o pets $1100/m o(248) 6 4 4 1689

CANTON 3 bdrm 1 5 bath App liance s No pe ts Ford/

Sheldon area $865/m o Call4 248 514 0585

Dearborn Area

EVERGREEN & FORD RDNew ly renovated 2 bd rm du

p lex w / bsm t nea r Fairlane

HFCC & U of M Ext $525 +

sec A va il now ' 2 4 8 388 2905

GARDEN CITY 1dup le x no sm ok in ances no pets

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app liances hardwood floo rs th ro u gh ou t $825 -i- security

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ROYAL OAK Spacious 1 bd rm nea r d o w n to w n hardw ood

f loo rs m any w indow s bsm t (248 ) 364 0092

TR O Y 2 bedroom m bath w ashe r & d rye r C/A $795+

u tilit ies One m on th secu rity 248 877 3483

Westland 2 bedroom Full basem ent Clean & neat Quiet n e ighbo rhoo d Im m ed ia te occupancy From $645/m onth

Call Jam ie 734 721 8111

WESTLAND 3 bd rm duplex new liv in g room carpet redec

o rated kitchen $700/m o + $700 secu rity 7 3 4 384 0583

WESTLAND Dup lex 31523 A lp ina C ou rt $600/m o $600

deposit Pay yo u r ow n u tilities Call a fte r 7pm 734 420 3238

WESTLAND N o rw ayn e area D up le x 31561 A lpena 2 bd rm $540 m o + security 32406 Lapee ' 3 bd rm $650 + sec Ca ll (248) 420 0573

BERKLEY Lo w e r f la t 1207 D oro thea 2 bd rm 6 room s Updated App liances Clean $850 p e r mo 2 y r/$ 9 2 5 one

yea r lease (248) 770 1964

FERNDALE 467 W Chester fie ld 1 bd rm upper $650 2

bd rm lo w e r + office $800 Both n ice m o sec c red it check 248 855 0616

PLYMOUTH DOWNTOWNG rea t loca tion seconds to dow n tow n 1 bd rm low e r f la t Updated th ru o u t fre sh ly paint ed hardwood f lo o rs neutra l decor la rg e ea t in K itchen w/al! appliances Bonus Room could be office o r 2nd bed room B sm t w /extra storage w ashe r/d rye r Centra l A ir & v in y l w indow s 1 y r lease $695/m o $1000 sec dep Pets nego tiab le 641 Fo res t S t A va il now

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PLYMOUTH Lg 1 bd rm upper wood f lo o rs garage p rim e a rea $695/m o

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WAYNE DOWNTOWNV c to rian sty le 2 bd rm fla t

No pets $595/m o + security 734 326 5025

WAYNE NICE AREA Large 1 bd rm new ly rem ode led 4916 S W ayne $550/m o + secur ty No pets (248) 449 1730

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BERKLEY 3 bd rm w ith bsm t app liances 2 1 / 2 ca r garage

$950 /m o ir c l w a te r Q u ie t area (734 ) 464 3455

B IR M IN G H A M 975 sq f t 3bdrm w ood f lo o rs c/a bath bsm t 2 car ga rage deck

$1300/m o 2 4 8 565 5965

B IR M IN G H A M Updated 2

bd rm 1 1/2 bath fin ished bsm t 2 1 /2 car 1 m i to down tow n $1 300 248 760 7458

BIRMINGHAM2604 M anches te r renovated 3 bd rm 2 bath hardwood f lo o rs a ll app liances f ire p lace f in is h b s m t garage fenced deck $1595/m o

248 761 0627

B IR M IN G H A M DO W NTO W N1949 M a ry land 3 bd rm 2

bath Garage Cozy w / f ire place $1 800 7 3 4 564 8578

CANTON 4 bd rm 2 5 bath

deck firep lace appliances 2 ca r garage fenced yard bsm t

c/a $1500/m o 734 715 7827

CANTON 3 bd rm 2 1/2 bath

co lo n ia l f irep lace 2 ca r garage 1852 M o rto n Taylo r $1500/m o 734 397 4787

CANTON W e have new

hom es fo r ren t Pe ts welcome Call S and y at S un Hom es fo r details at 888 304 8941

Sky llne/C layton Reta ile r

CANTON TOWNSHIP3 bdrm Coicn ia l $1395/m o

(734 ) 354 9725

COMMERCE TWP5 bd rm 2 5 bath 2 ca r garage new ly painted A ll appliances Hu ron V a lle y Schoo ls Option

to purchase aval! $1495/m o 2 4 8 613 3752

DEARBORN HEIGHTS 6198 Mayburn 3 bd rm b rick ranch 1 c a r garage fenced Ava il im m ed ia te ly $795 SHOWING Sundai ~

Wninasday @6PM Cell 248 703 5870

248 647 9728

DEARBORN HEIGHTS 2 Bdrm

la rge ya rd new roo f d rive w a y carpe t & w indow s $775

+ secu rity (734 ) 525 0201

DEARBORN HEIGHTS 4665

W es tpo in t 3 bd rm M ich igan b s m t n e w ly redone v in y l sided convenience location land con trac t lease w /option to buy 734 716 5257

Detroit Investors Welcome3 bedroom bunga low base

m en t W arrenda le im m ed ia te occupancy R en t to own/buy 248 931 7840 248 921 2432

Detroit Joy Evergreen Clean 3

bd rm b s m t ga rage A va il n o w Lease/ref No pets $695

+ sec George 313 278 7536

DETROIT 16580 Woodbine2 bd rm bsm t $600 m o 6 m ile W /Telegraph

248 478 6498

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Reviving A Dead Horse -- Gentiy.*•3

WORKWISE You knew It w ould be a

H challenge, but

by you never

Mildred L expected th is

Cuip I You’ve walked I in to a situation

th a t’s losing,

com pletely People a ll around you aren’t

tru s tw o rt% They don’t care, and don’t

w ant to change You prefer the challenge

to leaving How can you bu ild

relationships to re\ive th is dead horse’

A lan Stafford, president o f Strategix

Consulting G roup In c , in Charlotte, N C ,

says th a t you m ust en list the support o f

senior management, even if your

departm ent isn ’t “a key m the

organization” o r otherw ise ‘Svorthy of

attention ” He fu rthe r states tha t, lacking

“gold-plated au tho rity fr®m senior

management, yo u ll find th a t employees

w ill to ta lly undercut your authonty by

Ignoring you o r bypassing you and going

upstairs ”

W h ile offering no guarantee of

success, Stafford suggests, “Get an

audience w ith the pope Convince him

tha t the operation of the departm ent is

cntica l to the bottom lin e o f the

organization,” affecting the brand or

image in the m arketplace He fu rthe r

advises po in ting out th a t the situation

negatively “impacts customer service -

not ju s t the money or brand but

reputation, fu tu re purposes, and

employee recru itm ent and retention ” As

the new person on the block, you’l l be

considered a th rea t

Ron M cM illan , chief de live ry officer in

charge o f tra in in g at V ita lS m arts L L C , m

Provo, U tah, calls th is one o f a group o f

“crucial conversations, charactenzed by

h igh stakes, opposing opinions and strong

emotions Even comm unicators have

d ifficu lty w ith these,” he adds “Because

high em otion tends to d e ra il us, we’l l go m

to a crucial conversation and be

aggressive, push, threaten o r argue O r

we’l l w ater down (sugar coat) our message

to keep from hu rtin g feelings o r m aking

them angry w ith us Sometimes, people

(even) refuse to ta lk to the person, which

leads to a ho rnb le im pact on the

re lationship ”

M cM illan advocates m aking the boss

feel safe — not blam ing, b u t em phasizing

how you can fix problem s th a t are

fm stratm g everyone there “Share your

good in ten t,” he advises “so people realize

3 iey don’t have targets on th e ir back ”

EM PLO YEES (AN D PEERS)

Let the same sp in t guide you when you

speak w ith employees G ary N eilson and

Bruce Pasternack, co-authors o f “Results

Keep W hat’s Good, F ix W hat’s W rong and

Unlock G reat Performance” (Crown,

$27 50) w nte, “The fundam ental

challenge is to (make certa in tha t) the

ind iv id ua l’s self-interest coincides w ith the company’s agenda ” O f course, th is applies

to peers, too

You’l l lose if you don’t encourage

employees to contnbute to decisions.

Stafford m aintains, and they won’t buy in to

change “M any tim es,” he continues,

“people w ith in an organization already

Im ow w hat needs to be done Ask them

in d iv id ua lly o r in group sessions You may

come up w ith heretofore unknown

solutions A t the very least, your people w ill

have fe lt heard and understood Share

financ ia l in fo rm ation and info rm ation

about customer retention ” M cM illan

stresses th a t you m ust create a safe

atmosphere to avoid defensiveness

Remember th a t fo r peers, too

I f your area is functioning w ithout

in tegnty, you can tackle th a t problem , too

W a lly B o ^, based in Greensboro, N C , is a

consultant on one-on-one leadership He

recommends being “symbolic ” By th is he

means com m unicating your own in tegn ty

in ways tha t others can’t miss

Bock recalls a new p lan t manager

whose workers fe lt ignored by

management “In conversations,” Bock

m entions, “he found th a t m any o f th e ir

gnevances w ould take tim e to fix , but tha t

there were some th a t he could handle

im m ediately He chose things lik e erecting

an awning over the door where folks

stepped outside fo r a break, and putting a

pay phone in the break room as the firs t

things to do He figured they were quick

and also vis ib le ” Notice the potentia l

im pact o f a vis ib le act th a t communicated

non-verbally about how he wanted

employees to be

Bock says to strive to change behavior,

not attitude Doing so requires

Alan Stafford suggests, "G et an audience w ith

the pope Convince him th a t the operation of the departm ent is c ritic a l to the bottom lin e "

dissem inating “a lim ite d num ber o f

messages in two kinds o f

com m unication — one-to-many, w ith a

statem ent to a ll v ia e-mail o r a memo

clanfym g w hat you want, and one-on-

one com m unication

“M y m other used to say,” he adds,

“‘Here are the consequences o f w hatever

you decide You choose the

consequences you w ant

(D r. M ild red L Culp comments

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(E71VIN) 455 5800 S I 36.900

D EA R BO R N H G TS Sprawling RanchOn dotibie tot Approx 1500-sq ft 3 bedroom hom e w/24x32 2 story gar updated w noows siding furn C/A & k t Jacuzzi tub in bath f replace n living room, la rg e k tc h en FF laundry W a lk to a schis (d is tric t? )

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NOVI Beautiful Spac ious Home4 bedroom 2 5 bath colonial w/master su te w ith jetted tub k tc h e n w th sland fireplace deck w th gazebo formal living room and dining room large lot w ith lovely landscaping One year home protection plan

(E29WOO) 248 349-5600 $364,000

M ove R ight In!Large 3 bedroom 1 5 bath br ck ranch offering updated o a kk tchen open fam ily room w th gas fireplace Pella doorwall to southern exposed covered pato 2 car garage and part al y f nished basement

(E63L0R) 734 455 5600 S169 900

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C O M M E R C E M y s t _____Fabulous model now fo r sale Two s to ry foyer Andersen w indows g ran te hardwood floors w a lk o u t baths Terraced rea r yard 3 car garage Best of everything Don t w ait w o n t last

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LIVONIA Beautihil Updated ColonialIn desirable sub offering 3 bedrooms 1 5 baths 2 car attached garage fin ished basement oak kitchen spacious fam ily room w /f replace & doorwall to deck formal dining room & FF laundry & so much more

(E90NOR) 734-455 5600 S253 9(K)

SO U TH LYON Golf Course CommunityStunning cape cod on the 5th fairway Open floor plan and hardwood floors throughout Custom lighting 2 way fkeplace B rgh t hearth room and crown molding FF master w th overs ze custom bath and x deep LL

(E60SPY) 248 349-5600 $549,900

FARMINGTON H ILLS Custom Built RanchBeaut fu l home in super location right down the street from H llside E lementary & the Farm ington Public Golf Course Home boasts open floor plan GR 4 season room huge kit att garage and Andersen windows

(E84ELE) 248 349-5600__________ $249,900

CANTON Exceptional ColonialFabu ous 4 bedroom 3 fuii & 2 half baths in th is 2000 bu It home Grand 2 sto ry foyer dual staircase fam ily room w/wal of windows gourmet ktchen has cherry cabs 2 f replaces 3 car att garage bsmt & g deck

(E76MAN) 734-455 5600 $509 900

G A RD EN CITY G ic jt Updated Bungalow2 bed oom borne offers nev e 2 car parage and driveway beautiful updated kitchen bath kirnaoe A/C roof aminated hardwood f oo carpet entry doo s siding t m p u m bng deck and much more

(E19JAM) 734 455 5600 $129,900

PLYM OUTH Major RenovationAnd additions in 2005 offarlng updated kitchen w/granite & hardwood floors FR w ith hrep ace 2 5 car garage large laundry room & sitting on double ot walking distance to downtown 4 B R 2 5 BA

(E17MCK) 734 455 5600_________ $379,900

R EO F O R D Weil Maintained3 bedroom 2 5 bath brick ranch Hdwd firs fin bsmt w/glass block w indows newer windows including bay Cement d rive updated K it w/ceram c 1 le counter All appis stay Newer HWH & garage dr 04 Warranty

(E23DIX) 248-349-5800 $155,000

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NORTHVILLE D is t o v 'r A P t rfcLt O jsibAmazing woodland lot w/creek shelters New ly crafted

1 granite

(E35HIG) 248 349 5600 $949900

DETRO IT Marvelous ColonialUpdated 3 bedroom 1 5 bath home w/2 car gar part finished bsmt updated granite countertops bit n oven & countertop range c e a m o t ie in foyer ovely landscaping w/pond deck & pat o

(E05OHI) 734 455 5600 $154,900

DETRO IT Extremely Well Mantained3 bedroom bungalow nicely decorated Large master bedroom w/sitting area and W C Updated ch mney flash ng kitchen w indows roof plumb ng furnace bathroom Stove and frig stay Home P otect on Plan

(E26HEY) 734-455-5600 $69 900

BR IG HTON Absolutely A 10+Th 8 2 bedroom 3 5 bath end un t condo shows I ke a model w/spacious GR w/frpic extra wide stairway to beautiful LL fam ily room w/daylight w indows + all sports lake piivlleges attached garage bu It in 2002

(E61WOO) 734-455-S600 $207,515

N O RTH V ILLE G as Heating IncludedV e ry nice tow nhouse Wood floors large master bedroom plus 2nd bedroom Eat in k it formal DR doorwall to private pat o covered porch newer roof A/C Updated bath fu ll basement all appis Pool

(E14JAM) 248 349-5600 $85,000

W AT ERFO RD C o zy HomeHardwood floors n great room w ith fieldstone fireplace updated kitchen Jacuzzi tu b large lot room to expand large open basement 1 yea r home warranty included Immediate occupancy

(E34HUR) 248-349-5600 $136,800

DEARBORN HGTS Appealing Brick RanchOriginal owner has ma nta ned this home beautiful y 2 ca b rc k front garage F n shed basement w ith wet ba and electr c f rep ace and k tchen app ances siay

IN K8TER Fully Rented Duplex2 bed oom 1 bath w/g eat ncome Tenants occuped fo r 5 & 1 years Updates include oof furnace HWH carpet paint remoae eo kitchen ano steel doors New construct on in area Great nvestmert

(E42FEN) 734 455 5600 $153,700 (E27MAN) 734 455-56(K) $ 1 1 9 ^

R O M U LU S This Could Be YoursUpdated vinyl w indows roof fam ly room carpel and pa nt C/A & newer storm doors Doorwall off k tchen + I n sned Basement a l offered in th is 3 bedroom 1 5 bath tr i level + 1 year home warranty

(E26FOR) 734 455 5600 $124899

H O W ELL Stunning & AdaRanch condo w ith lots of upgrades rc llfhg sh o w e rs ' low countertops upgraded carpet stunning ktchen w/Roil in lunch counter Upg acled appi ances Security system & intercom fo r added piece of m ind

(E60KNE) 246-349-5600 $149900

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£ # f home WalTc out low e r level-' hewer kitchen w ndows roof New furnace & A/6 OS' F Open f loo r plan Great fenced yard ready fo r B B d

(E11MAP) 248-349 5600 $184,900

W ESTLAN D Stunning Ranch CondoThis (ovely updated 2 bedroom 2 Path u n f offers vaulted ceil ngs gas f epiace n great room doorwall to deck master bedroom has W IC in u n t laundry room 2 car attached garage & part a !y finished basement

(E80CON) 734 455 5600_________$176,000

IN KSTER Value In The LandPrim e property on (H chigan Ave cu rently rented as a 1 BR 1 BA home w/2 car gar fo r $400 00 mo Zoned for office reta str p mall conven ent store ocated n New Town Center D st w/condos & poss q I c per city

(E57MIC) 734 455 5600 $175,000

FARMINGTON H ILLS Custom Brick-RanchW fft 3 spacious bedrooms 4 3 5 baths Remodeled dream kit w /gran lte counters & t l e fo o rs Two f replaces Huge GR form al OR super f in shed basement w/full k it Extras One year home warranty

(E01DRA) 248-349 5600 $349,900

R O YA L O A K Pristine Inside & OutCharming bungalow on tree I ned street 3 bedrooms kitchen w/oak cabinets 01 bay w indow 6 pane doors w indows & HW H Newer carpet 01 2 5 car garage 00 hardwood fenced yard A ll kitchen appis 1 y r warr

(E34MID) 248 349 5 ^ $178,110

K EE G O H A R B O R ~ Waterfront Condo2 bedroom waterfront w ith access and docking on bo th Sylvan & Gass Lakes F irst floor unit w ith doo rw ^ l t o patio overlooking the wate r Updated ktchen n e t if r^ decor appliances gas and w ate r included ^

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Stop Your LookingTh is 4 bedroom 2 5 bath colonial located in downtown Plymouth offers a 2 car attached garage basement dining room fam ily room w/firepiace hardwood floors appliances & beaut fu l yard w ith mature trees

(E96HAR) 734-455-5600 $255,000

LIVONIA A Sparkling Gem'Charm ng 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch w th 2 car attached garage partially fin shed lowe eve fam y room w/gas fireplace all appliances large ot w mature trees and endless updates W onderful landscap ng w/great appeal

(E92BOB) 734-455-5600 $240 000

Newly Remodeled Ranch3 bedroom 1 5 bath home w ith newer carpet and fresh paint throughout Oversized 4 car garage Huge kitchen w ith fireplace Fenced yard In great location

(E42AIR) 248-349-5600 $174,900

PLYM O U TH Walk To DowntownDesirable Pinewood Village condo Newer Berber carpet and fresh ly painted N ce oak kitchen cabinets W hy rent? Neutra l decor A ll appliances stay Occupancy Is negobable

(E14PIN) 248 349-5600

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CANTON Great Deal2 bed oom 2 bath condo w/cathedral ceiling private setting aundry oom & storage Custom pa nted great room all appliances ncludetf Seller w ill cons der all offers A must sea Great buy'

(E53LIL) 734 455 5600__________ $124 000

DETRO IT M ove Right iniVery clean 3 bedroom bungalow offering a basement and garage Stove and refr gerator stay Th s house Is priced to sell quck

{E86BUR) 734-455 5600 $69900

PLYM OUTH 1st Time On the Market'Custom bull! 3 bedroom 2 bath anch on a country siiBd ot Picture w ndows in I v no oom & fam ly room Natural brick frp ic bu ilt nbooksneves 2cara tteched gar appis treed lot w/grape a bo S ga den area

(E30SCH) 734 455-5600_________$189,900

IN KSTER Priced To SelilDarling 3 bedroom 1 5 bath ranch w th part a lly fin ished basement w ith bar garage and updated k tchen bath w indows roof basement bock w ndow s and entry doors A real find

( e e 5 A V 0 ) 7 3 4 - 4 5 5 - 5 6 0 0 $ 8 5 ,0 0 0

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(E55WAR) 248-349-5600 $197,900

SO U T H LYON 55+ Ranch CondoClean and neutra l 2 bedroom 2 bath 1 s to ry Central a ir F lo rida room garage fin ished low e r level w ith guesVden room Newer doors windows caipet and paint C lubhouse and beach on Crooked Lake

(E87CAM ) 248 349 5600_________$144 000

SOUTH LYON New er Cape2 bedrooms 2 5 baths Beautiful cape cod sty le home Has cathedral ce lings nice m asters suite large maple kitchen FFL form al dining room lib ra ry 9 ceilings attached 2 car garage huge unfinished LL

(E68GRE) 248-349 5600_________ $345,900

R ED FO R D Charm ing RanchWonderful 3 BR ranch on shady tree lined street in great neighborhood Home has new windows fenced in yard 2 car garage & partially finished basement Perfect for rec room Kitchen appliances included

(E 0 3 N E G ) 2 4 8 - 3 4 9 - 5 8 0 0 $ 1 2 4 ,9 0 0

W YANDO TTEPerfect bungalow sening on quiet street wewer root furnace HW T Huge yard ready for BBQs and volleyball

^168’ So much potential Bring your offer hand your and call it home

(E67NIN) 248-349-5600 $115,000

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R ED FO R D Wonderful Updated Home3 bedroom 1 5 bath brick ranch w ith 2 car garage f i r shed basement newer w ndows furnace & C/A Large k tchen w/oak cabinets beaut fu l hardwood floors a s itin g on a dead end st eet

(E32SAR) 734 455-5600 $147 000

W E S T L A N D E y e C a tc h in g C u rb A p p e a lP lus the warm th of hardwood f oors spac ous living room fam ily room w ith raised hearth & natura fireplace + doorwall to patio k tchen w cherry cabs & solar heat panels Partially fin shed Casement S 2 ca garage

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LIVO N IA Cuatom Cape CodLook no further than this Builders own home Beautiful cherry kitchen w th hardwood floors first floo r master w ith custom tiled bath Cathedral ceiling In lib rary 2 story great room Stevenson schools

(E72VAN) 248-349-5600 $529900

W YAN DO TTE Hietoric HomeLovely 3 bedroom colonial on double lo t w ith so much character M any updates including Pergo floors plus some hardwood New roof in 2002 Landscaping Close to water parks and historic downtown A steal deal

( E 3 1 S E 0 248 349 5600 $138,000

S O U T H F IE L D M o v e - In C o n d i t io nClean bright and spacious 3 bedroom ranch with updated w ndows sh n g le s and exterio r doors Spac ous fam iy room H20 05 Appliances and home warranty also included

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BY DALE BUSS

Clearly, th e e n v iro n m en t fo r se lling s p o r t u tility vehicles in th e A m erican m ark e tp lace is g e ttin g increasing ly diffic u lt O ver th e la s t few years, m o re a n d m o re en trie s by n ea rly every s ig m fican t au to m a n u fa c tu re r have b een a p p e a n n g m th e seg m en t, m a k in g th e SU V m a rk e t m c rea s- i n ^ y com petitive j u s t becau se o f t h a t dy nam ic alone

F or th e tra d itio n a l U S B ig T h re e au to m akers , a n a d d itio n a l com plica tion h a s b e en th e fa c t th a t e ife c tv e fo re ig n co m p e titio n h a s b e en flood ing in to n ich es o f th e SU V m a rk e t ffiat th e A m en c a n s once d o m in a ted , in c lu d in g m e d iu m - a n d large-sized vehicles

And now, of course, $3-a gallon gasoline is forcing all but the most stubborn consumer fan of SUVs to consider whether carrying around all that extra weight and room all the time is worth it, all the tm e, because of the great sacn flees they* re making in fuel economy This last factor stands the biggest chance of any of ffie element of turning the Big Threes long dependence on SUVs for profits into a temble albatross rather than the golden goose tiiat it s been for many yearsYet w hile G M so o n w ill b e d e b u tin g n e w rep lacem en ts fo r som e o f its b ig g est a n d b e s t-se lh n g SU V s, it m i ^ t b e F o rd M o to r Co th a t is sho w in g i ts D e tro it n v a l th e sm a r te s t w ay to p ro ceed th ro u g h w h a t looks to b e a n increasing ly pe rilo u s fu tu re fo r th e A m en c a n -m ad e SU V F ord b e g an by tra ilb lazm g th e B ig T h ree ’s e n try in to h y b n d versions o f SUVs w ith its n ew h y b rid E scape

At the same time. Ford has added an entirely new line of SUVs with its Ford Freestyle mid size model and continues to improve the conventionally powered Ford Escape and its cousin. Mercury Manner These additions and enhancements help add up to an SUV-segment strategy that may allow Ford to sustain the worst damage that can be wrought by $3-a-gallon gasoline without too-ternble effect

Mercury began offenng Manner in a 2005 model after Ford had introduced the Escape m 2001 and also gave Mazda a version of this same vehicle, Ihbute And Ford’s stepchild division has made the most of this vehicle It shares Escape s basic structure, platform and power trains But when it comes to styling. Mercury appropriately sets itself apart with Manner

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The Ford F reesty le g e ts 19 m iles per gallon in th e city and 2 4 m iles per gallon on th e highway.cle’s d is tin c tiv e l6 -m c h a lu m in u m w h ee ls a n d sleek ro ck er m o ldm gs c lea rly s e t i t a p a r t f ro m b o th Escape a n d T n b u te M ercu ry h a s o p tim iz ed th e o p p o rtu n ity to m ove th is vehicle p la tfo rm u p s e d e fo r F o rd w iffio u t t id in g to m ak e M a n n e r seem lik e i t s h o u ld b e a L in co ln in s tea d

Under the hood, Mariner shares with Escape and Ihbute a decent capability when it comes to the increasingly important entenon of ffiel economy, yielding ISmpg in ffie city and 23mpg on the highway for the Premier version that I drove For 2006, m fact, Ford is introducing a hybnd version of Manner, which will allow Manner customers to achieve even better results in the increasingly important fuel-economy consideration

For 2005, Manner’s standard power tram is a 2 3-hter four cylinder engine that obviously gets better fuel economy, but I was happy with the combination of capable performance and OK mileage provided by the 3 0-liter Duratec V6 engme under the hood of the Manner Premier With 200 horsepower and 193 pound-feet of torque cou pled with four-wheel-dnve capability, Manner Premier is a little powerhouse

Inside, Manners big distinctive, in the top-of-the-line Premier version, is two tone leather seats ivith suede-like inserts, which set it apart definitively from Escape and TVibute underneath the roof The Premier version also offers heated outside mirrors, a premium audio system

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In coming up with Freestyle to plunk in the middle of its SUV Imeup, Ford demonstrated a bit of inventiveness t - and the fruits of corporate acquisitiveness that are mcreas- ingly evident across the spectrum of the globalized auto industry F!reestyle, you see, is based parfly on the S80 platform designed by Volvo, Ford’s acquisition of not too many years ago

The S80 heritage gives Freestyle a solid pedigree when it comes to both refinement as well as safety Freestyle is a true “crossover vehicle, bearing as it does both the cargo characteristics of a truck or large SUV as well as the dn- vability of a sedan Ford s new Five Hundred sedan also emerged from Ford s same recent impulse to broaden its product lineup

Freestyle contrasts with Ford s older, trailblazmg Explorer SUV m that it has a lower ride height for easier entry and exit as well as more nimble handling and a qui- J eter, more passenger-focused cabin Even so, the Limited, « all-wheel-dnve version I drove can seat seven and retails for \ a reasonable $33,720

And with its 3 0-liter V6 engme, the same power tram * as m Manner Freestyle sports 19mpg m the city and 24mpg on the highway Respectable numbers for an SUV m this new era.

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5 2 5 F a rm e r Plymouth Ml

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• T io m a s v i ie Le Do lce V ita so fa ch a ir & ottom an • sm all dm ng

tab le 4 chairs & buffet • sec re ta ry • V it re e n • gam es tab e & 4 cha irs • carved tab les • W id d com b bedroom chests • love ly accessories

SALE #2 Fri Sat 10 4pm

31897 Kingswood Squarem Hunters Ridge

(Located o ff 14 M ie Road ju s t W of Orchard Lake Road)

COLLECTOR S HOME' Contents include to n s of a rt • Dum bar d n in g se t • an tique fab le s • R o ya l D o u lto n f ig u r nes S m u g s • lo ts of too ls • W W I

kn ves S bayonettes • lo ts of sm a collect bles • garage S basement

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LIVONIASO-i- years of Christmas

Decorations Garage fullN ov 25 and 2 6 Sam 5pm 32623 Hees N of Jo y Road

betv/een M id d le b e lt and M e rrim an W atch fo r red and

green s igns B rowse and have som e ho t chocolate

Garage S a les ElWAYNE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE S at N o v 26 2005

12 4 38515 M eadow law nW ayne 4818 4 (734 ) 7 1 8 8833

MISC FURNITURE M ahogany D n ing S e t and C h ild s Bed room S et Ta ll B reakfron t cab ine t and D uncan Phyfe c lawed fee t tab le w 4 rose carved cha irs $250 C redenza $100 5 p iece c ream French Cottage B u rlin g to n bedroom se t w com p lem en ta ry m ir ro r and conve rte d a n tiq u e gas w a l lam ps $ 7 00 P lym ou th 734 453 4732

ROCHESTER HILLS Fri Nov25 12 8 S a l N ov 2 6 9 4 1889 W es t R idge off Dutton b tjvn Adam s and O rion

Beautifu l fu rn ish in g s M o re info 248 760 0680

FOX coat Beautifu l Natu ra l no rthe rn lig h t go lden is land

s tra igh t s leeves shaw l co lla r fu ll leng th 50 sw eep 5 8 Best o ffe r 800 241 1681

B a b y & C h ild re n Item s ^ 1 5 ^

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s tro lle r c a r seat etc A ll exc

cond 248 203 1015

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LEAVING STATEM u s t sell W ill sac r f ice beauti fu l near new fu rn itu re items nclude e legant Ita la n lea ther

so fa & Icweseat (cos t ove r $3 000 w ill se ll bo th pieces fo r $1 550) a lso have beautifu l 13 p ece fo rm a l C h ippenda le cher ry dm ng room su ite 2 king s z e d c h e r r y l l piece bedroom su ites 2 c h e rry queen sized bedroom su ite s c h e rry five piece gam e se t 3 piece che rry pub table se t a ll w ood 9 piece che rry k itchen se t c h e rry & m ahogany g rand fa the r c locks tw o 3 piece c h e rry coffee table sets gorgeous 2 4 percent lead

c rys ta and so lid brass lam ps p e tu re s s ilk tre es etc A ll less than 3 m os o ld & n exce llent cond ition M u s t be so ld as soon as possib le P r va te party Please ca ll 248 853 8124

BABY GRAND PIANOIm m acu la te m ake o ffe r Patio tab le 4 cha irs w a sh e r d rye r m ake o ffe r 248 396 4105

BED Brand New su p e r pil low top m a ttress set in plas

tic w ith w a rra n ty M u s t sell can de live r 734 231 6622

BED SLEIGH BEDQueen size c h e rry B rand new n box can deliver $300

734 3 2 6 2744

BEDDING SET 2 piece queen

size p illow top m a ttress set New In p lastic w ith w a rran ty $160 734 3 2 6 2744

BEDROOM SET G ris 8 piece T h o m a s v ile S g n a tu re In e

O ff Y e llo w B am boo Set nclude 2 headboards m ir ro r n igh tsfand desk w/bookcase cha ir & d re sse r A lso separa te

fre e s tand ing bookcase w /d raw e rs Exc cond $800/best (7 3 4 ) 513 5448

BEDROOM SET G ir ls tw in

size 8 pieces D ark C herry m in t cond ition $18O0/faest

(734 ) 4 2 5 5090

BOOKS C h ris tm as Deco r

a tlons oa k f in is h s to rage cab net office su p p lie s

734 728 2061

BUFFET La rge 2 p ieces m aple good cond ition $150

2 4 8 3 5 5 0176

BUNK BEOS S ta n le y S o lid oak Honey E xce llen t condi

tio n Pu ll ou t Capta in s d raw e rs $600 248 4 7 7 8686

Chlldrerts Bed Captains Loft Bed For two S ie r ra B rand nc ludes 4 s h e lv e s and 6

d raw e rs like n ew $499313 8 8 2 8319

COUCH & LOVESEAT G or

geous ove rs tu ffed b u ilt in pil

lows S tn o s o ld Paid $1100 $550/bes l 734 367 055$

CURIO CABINETS (2)Beautifu l B lack w / beveled g lass f ro n t 26 w x7 6 hx26

5 lighted g lass she L ike new $250 ea o r $4 00 / both 248 398 7553

DINING ROOM FURNITUREEthan A lle n (A m e ric a n M as te rp ie ce ) Tab le & 8 c h a irs (2 c ap ta in ) bu ffe t

China & s ilv e rw a re cab inets $ 3 2 0 0 / best 7 3 4 4 1 6 8743

Househo ld Goods EDINING ROOM SET Queen Anne 2 leaves 6 cha irs 2 w ith a rm s exce llen t cond i

t io n $1 000 248 489 1353

DINING ROOM SET Form a l g lass top tab le 6 ball & c law seat cha irs n ew exec cond Sacrifice $1 0 0 0 o r best o ffe r

248 449 8883 a fte r 6 0 0 pm

DINING ROOM SET Table 2 leafs 6 cha irs ch ina cab inet Exce llen t cond M a tch ing sofa

& loveseat -i- second sofa M is c Item s 248-470 2411

DINING SET M ap le $85 GE R e frig e ra to r $ 2 5 0 love seat $ 2 5 P oo l T ab le $ 7 0 5 0 s k itchen ta b le $50 Hosp ita l bed $49 W hee l cha ir $30

Handm ade M ap le d n ing tab le $350 W h ite W ic ke r bath room

Etagere & w a ll cabinet $50 50 s s to ve $125 Bookcases w c ke r cha irs & m o re A ll g reat cond ition (313 ) 937 4450

DRESSERS (2) An tique W h ite w / g o ld t r im & hand les $250/bes t fo r p a ir D resser w/ hu tch w / chang ing tab le 4 d raw e r w h ite exc cond ition $250/best 2 4 8 682 4990

ESTATE SALE HOUSEFUL OF FURNITURE! A ll h igh end

fu rn itu re M o v in g w ill se ll at 1/4 of cos t P lu s tons o f col

lec tib les' 248 9 2 6 0362

FORMAL DINING ROOM SETD a rk oak 11 p iece 5 cha rs 2

e x tra tab le leafs la rge cb lna cab inet w / fo ld ou t se rve r

$ 1 100 248 497 9428

FURNITURE Flexsteel sofa $75 Love sea t $50 Ethan A lle n c h a ir & ottom an $100 S lig h so lid c h e rry T V cab inet (f its up to 2 7 TV ) $200 A ll

exce llen t cond 734 254 1328

FURNITURE D ark oak king fram e a rm o ire 2 n ight stands d re sse r w /2 m ir ro rs $950 D a rk oak 6 ft tab le 3 leaves 4 side & 2 a rm cha rs se rve r ch ina cab ne t $1000 Natuzz b u rg u n d y le a th e r couch 2 o ve rs ize cha irs & o ttom ans $1 200 248 651 3893

FURNITURE Large s leeper se c tio n a l 6 d in ing cha rs so fa 8i c h a ir se t Baker s rack

w ith she lves large en te rta in m en t cen te r 734 354 0473

FURNITURE W a lnu t tab le 72 x4 2 6 c h a irs m eta l w ith red vm yf bu ffe t lo w conso le tab le s te reo inc i tu rn tab le w ashe r & gas d rye r G uard ian

se rv ice m isc 734 261 3118

FURNITURE 5 Piece 12 ft Rosew ood w a ll un it inc ludes 3 d isp lay p ieces T v u n it & de sk u n it Back lit $2 00 Call (248 ) 6 4 4 0390

FURNITURE L ik e new 6 piece

s u n ro o m fu rn itu re se t Rattan/Hawai an p rin t $800

(248 ) 646 5870

FURNITURE M o v in g / m us t se ll M is c fu rn itu re fo r sale In T ro y p lease call 248 740 1296 fo r d irec tions o r in fo r

m ation P rices negotiable

FURNITURE Newer black le a th e r so fa lo vesea t 40 o ttom an g lass d in ing room tab le & cha rs bar stoo ls cof fee tab le s com p le te bd m co rne r cu rio 2 4 8 737 2952

FURNITURE 5 pace neutral scotch gua rded sec tona l 8 piece g lasstop d in ing buffet B lack T V un its Parsons and occas iona l c h a irs C h rom e g lass cockta il tab les T opqu a l ity so ld sepa ra te y/toge the r $4000 (248 ) 851 9726

GIRLS CLOTHES & SHOESva rio u s s izes ladies coats & clothing household ifetns m isc Fo r app t call 2 48 548

2568 befo re 5pm

HfTACHI 46 TV W idescreen

p ro jec tion T V Model CT4521K No p rob lem s $450 Please call

befo re 10pm 248 855 6041

MASTER KING SUITE SETW h ite 13 p iece m a ttre ss custom bu ilt con tem po ra ry to p q ua lity one of a k ind like new W as $9 800 now $2500

248 5 3 5 1212

^ MOVING SALE^ S om e fu rn itu re p e tu re s

T sm a ll app liances asso rt

ed goods & m uch m o re l Cali 248 682 2 7 7 8 248 701 4354

NORTHVILLE HOME(R edeco ra ting ) item s fo r sale

ta b le s c h a irs d ishes a rt w o rk T R U E T readm ill & m uch m o re (248 ) 3 4 8 2162

PERSfAN CARPETS Top quail t y hand w oven fo r sa le by pr va te ow n e r W o o l s Ik & com b ina tion V a rio u s sizes & col o rs L iqu ida ting be low cost

Good In ve s tm e n t P lease Call 313 838 7900 248 357 3911

SECTIONAL SOFA Off w h ite / taupe/ b lue p la id w ith match ing s to rage o ttom an & pil low s like n ew oak storage end tab le s 2 4 8 952 5137

Househo ld Goods

RECLINER SOFA $450 pa ir of L a Z B o y rocker/ rec im e rs $300 w ood tab le/ 4 chairs $100 com puter cart & cha ir $40 T V ca rt $25 w ood desk & cha ir $100 2 brass lam ps $50 ea 2 4 8 437 0698

SfOKOARD/SERV^ By Hab

ersham Cream d is tressed fin is h 8 9 X 24 X 45 N o t y e t unpacked too large fo r p resent space $4500 734 421 8690

SOFA & LOVESEAT w /o tto m an B eau tifu l s e t " A lm o s t new! L ife tim e w a rran

t y $1200 313 443 8446

SOFA Room & Board khak i

so fa m exce llent cond ition 81 w id e 38 deep 27 h igh in c lu d e s 4 th ro w p illo w s

$300 248 582 8677

SOFA BEDFu ll s ize Mauve exc cond $200 Com oute r c h a r $25 R ocke r $25 (734) 981 6875

WEST BLOOMFIELD DEMOLITION SALE!

2502 C om fort N o ff W a ln u t

L k b tw n In kste r & M idd lebe lt 2 cen tra l AC units 2 fu rnaces 2 com p le te kitchens 2 bath room s 9 doorwalls lig h t f ix tu re s firep lace doors in te rio r doo rs landscape stones king size bedroom set 248 553 3725 248 425 7066

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FRIDGE SIDE BY SIDEExec cond $400

(734) 254 0277

REFRIGERATORBlack side by side w ith ice &

w a te r 3 years old Ask ing $ 5 00 or m ake offer

243 353 5646

REFRIGERATOR GE$250/best com mencal freez e r o rig $1800 a s k n g $350

(248) 867 6145

WASHER & GAS DRYER6 m o n th s old $ 2 50 each

R e fr ig e ra to r $3 00 E lec tric s tove $200 313 930 6810

s, S p a s , Hot Tubs

HOT TUB 2005 Brand NewS till in w rapper seats 6 w /

lounge r Retail fo r $5950 sac rf ic e fo r $2950 734 732 9338

Exerc ise/F itness Eq u ipm en t

GYM QUALITY EQUIPMENTS m th m achine cable cross o ve r m u lt! s ta tio n ca rd io

equip m isc 586 420 7019

POWER FLEX By Gold Gym$ 7 00 L ike new used 5

t im e s Unexpected house b ills m us t se ll' Reta il $1524

248 890 4187

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PORTABLE DISHWASHER1 yea r o ld Oak d nette se t 1 y r o ld e a c to n ic s va lous o the r te rns M o v n g sae

734 261 4088

H ob b ie s-C o in s,S ta m p s

BASEBALL CARD COLLECTION

O ve r 1 2 0 0 0 cards 734 338 2113

PRIDE SONIC3 W hee l Scooter (ike new paid $1600 asking $800 F ts in the tru n k Call 734 522 6925

PRIDE Jazzy 1121 Hover Around Handicap Scooter

1 y r o ld $5000 new ask ing $950/best 586 795 3538

WATCH BULOVA w o m e n s s i lv e r w / am e th ys t & d ia

m onds New n b o x $250 (cost $400) 248 398 7553

GARDEN TRACTOR/42 MOWER/

48 SNOW PLOWToro 16 ho w /tra ile r w e igh ts cha ins $750 248 644 2622

Law n , Garden M a teria l

SNOW BLOWER Bolens Mod 322 S no w Th row e r 3 HP 22 Inch sn o w th row e r adjustable d ischa rge chute $125

734 453 4732

M is c e l la n e o u s Fo r Sa le

FIREPLACE INSERT N o rd ic w ood b u rn in g w / b lo w e r o r c an be f re e s ta nd ing L ike n ew $1200 7 3 4 330 3319

FLAMMABLE STORAGE CABINETS

2 ava ilab le $ 2 50 each 734 261 9761

FURNACE F ra n ks W ood o r

coa l b u rn in g w ith b lo w e r N e ve r been used $750

(7 34 ) 459 2197

New V ic to ria n W edd ing d ress s ize 10 iv o ry $ 5 00 K id s

b ik e t r a i le r $ 5 0 M a n s C itize ns w a tc h $1 0 0

2 4 8 348 7363

M u s ic a l In s tru m e n ts

DRUM SET Y am aha T K O 5 d rum s 3 C am ber sym b o ls 3

P im p a li d ru m s and seat $ 2 00 Call (2 4 8 ) 6 4 4 0390

LOWREY ELITE ELECTRONIC ORGAN R o ll to p c ab in e t b e g in ne r to advanced fea tu re s f u l l sp ec tru m of so un ds $ 4 0 0 0 ( lis ts new $29 000) 7 3 4 455 2304

OBOEBundy v e ry good cond $600 Fa rm m g ton H ills

248 7 8 8 2168

PIANO Baldw m /H ow ard w ith

bench 1 o w n e r exc cond i t io n $ 6 95 7 3 4 464 9312

PIANO upright K eys like n e w M ed u m w o o d f in is h G ood con d Bench me! Perfec t fo r b eg inne r o r stu dent $ 4 50 o r best

2 4 8 761 7375

PIANO Yam aha GH IB Baby G rand A B S O LU T E LY PER F E C T c o n d ito n Sa tin B lack

248 491 2000

STEINWAY PIANO MODEL B

w /p la y e r Exce llen t cond ition 3 y rs o ld 313 492 9539

^YAMAHA BABY GRANDC h e rry f in is h exec cond

m akes w o n d e rfu l C h ris tm as p resen t $ 2 1 0 0

(2 48 ) 521 1573

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S H O W 5 0 0 ta b le s of m odern and an tique guns/sw o rds/e tc N ovem ber 2 6 and 27 Open to a ll 9 a m (E x it I 9 6 @ Novi

R d S o u th to G rand R v e r R igh t 1 8 m ile s )

In fo 248 6 7 6 2750

POOL TABLENew in box 8 f t 1 s la te $ 1250 ( 7 3 4 ) 7 3 2 9 3 3 8

TURBO AIR HOCKEY TABLE7 x3 5 F ive y rs o ld lik e new Pucks & p add les in c lud ed E lec tron ic sc o ring $200/bes t

248 703 0290

DACHSHUNDS (MINI) f irs t sho ts re ad y to go Hand raised W A N T E D lo v ing fam i lie s ' $ 5 0 0 734 787 0815

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANt PUPS A K C Bo rn S e p t ' ^ ^ , 2 0 0 5 C ham p on b looCUwC $800 Ca ll 2 48 8 8 4 6545 .

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NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPIES’AKC 8 w eeks 2 f e m a le s '^ 1

m a le s h o ts & d e w on tt® i^ $650 7 3 4 5 6 0 7 2 ^

SHIH POO PUPS 2 fem ales 1 m ale f irs t sho ts w o rm ecEan ii ve t checked $500

(734 ) 968 3 8 7 8

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Health warranty3 free vet office visits

Complimentary " spaying/neutering

Micro chipping

A ls o on spec ia l Y e llow & G reen Parakeets

f o r $ 8 8 *G u inea p ig s $ 8 88

W ith pu rchase of H om ecom ing kit

T rop ica l f is h $ 88

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Westland Mall(7 3 4 ) 3 6 7 9906

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FORD F1S0 2002 S upe r Cab 4x4 off road s i lv e r clean

$15 995 $ 2 00 free gas


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4 x4 3 3 K 1 o w n e r V 8 loaded $16 900 Sesi Lineoln Mercury Mazda

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FORD F250 2003 Supercab

DSL 4 x4 U n a t $28 995


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FORD 2001 Explorer Sport4 x 4 b lack beauty S a te llite rad io fu ll p ow e r 65 000 m iles

Excep tional cond ition 3 K oil change $9000 248 477 8575

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FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002 4X4^ 32K 1 ow n e r ex tra sha rp &

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FORD ESCAPE XLT 2003 4x4low m iles $16 995


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FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002,.,V 8 m oon 3 rd ro w s e a l $ 1 6 995 $200 free gas

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FORD EXPLORER XLT 200:4 x4 tow m iles nice $ 1 5 99


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HONDA CRV 2003 AVVD EX

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U N D ROVER DISCOVERY2004 16 000 m ile s loaded B lack/B lack in t w /w a rra n ty

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Ypsilanti (734)41 or toll iroe 1 868:

SATURN VUE 2003 orange s t ic k pw/pl t i l t c ru ise a l r ^ i

A 8 S trac tion CD $ 1 2 995


(734) 453-7890TRtWPER LS~2000 whit^4x4 1 ow ne r sha rp ' $ 1 0 9 5 0 ^

JO HN R O G IN B U IC K % 734 625 0 9 0 0 , ’

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B IL L FOX C H EVR O LET v

888-253 2481 ^

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C onvertib le In d y 500 e d i t io f , ^ $39 900

B ILL FOX C H EVR O LET ^ ,

888 253 2481 ^

CDRVEHE 2801Coupe on ly 3 7 K $ 2 6 9 5 0

B IL L FOX C HEVRO LET 888 253 2481

1

CORVEHE 2002black on b lack C onvertib le

4 2 K $32 950B ILL FOX C H EVR O LET ,

888 253 2481 ^MERCEDES I I SEL

$ 1 0 000 (2 4 8 )8 5 1 6281

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A ll m us t go P re v ious owned

Mercedes Benz e xc e lle n t cond ition som e w ith ia c to ry

w arran ty Call A l fo r app t Mon Fr f ro m 8 6pm

(248) 372 7469 o r 248 227 2896

C HEVRO LET C A PR IC E 1 9 7 5

W h ile c o n ve rtib le V 8 exc cond $7400 (248) 545 1391

ELO O RADO S 1983 2 sou th

e rn cars needs re p a ir

$21O0/best (248 ) 426 9812

FORD G A LA X Y 1965 390

b lac li/b lack 7 5 K m les

$4900 (248 ) 347 6089

M USTANG 1986 Ford $ 7 50 o r besfe Offer R uns w e ll P lease ca ll Ron b tw n 12 Noon & 5 pm Mon F ri 2 48 348 4403

CEn I u R Y 2 0 05 s ilv e r o ve r

5 0 % off new O n ly $11 995


C ENTURY STATIO N W AG O N

1 9 9 3 l ik e n ew i 8 0 000 m ile s

$35dd 248 888 9375

PA R K AVENUE 1998 loaded

lea ther o n ly 73K $ 6 795

BobiJeannoHe Pontiac ( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

P A R K A V E N U E 2000 lo w

m ileage $9 888

(800 ) 731 6894

REGAL 1996 le a the r ch rom es

s e e '^ e m oon $7 900

888-372:

REGAL 2002 one ow n e r a llo y

w hee ls p ow e r m oon $9 995


CATERA 1999 B lack Charcoa l Leather P ow e r m oon V e ry

n ice c a rl $4900 TYM E (7 3 4 )4 5 5 5566

STS 2000kep t s ince new V e ry

m ile s $11 800

TYME (734)455 5566

C AM ARO 2001 p ew te r au to

loaded low m ile s $10 950 JOHN RO G IN 8U IC K

734 525 0900

CAPRICE 1995 R uns g reat v e ry sm ooth rd e B a c k /g re y on ly 69 500 m iles R e la b le $3000 313 531 3998

C AVALIER 2004 save gas

o n ly $8 900

O0A(ISA

372 9836

C A V ^ IE R

cy linde r a

2003 2 d r red 4

auto save $7 995

m A t

8 8 8 ^ 7 2 - 9 8 ^

cK i ER 2 m au to a ir CD

lo w m ile s $8 950 JOHN R O G IN BU IC K

734 525 0 9 0 0

CAVALIER 2005 b lue auto

a ir pw /p l t i l t c ru is e CD

$ 9 995


(734) 453 7890CAVALIER 2005 certified like

new $ 1 0 935

(800) 731 6894

C A VA L IE R LS 2001 4 dr

$ 6 900

m rm m im m eiyD oier888472-9836

COBALT 2005 4 d r 12K a ir

c ru ise t i l t AB S tra c CD on ly

$ 1 2 900

•ifymDmGImfO888-372 9836

COBALT SS 2005 6Kcertified $ 1 9 988

(800) 731 6894

IMPALA 2001 au to a ir

pw /p i c ru ise CD $6 995


(734) 453-7890IMPALA 2003 certified low

m ile s $ 1 0 988

(800) 731 6894

IMPALA 2005 a ll p ow e r see

th e U S A 1 2 K o n ly $13 900

(MfAt¥oarH m sm ii»^Sm r

m m ^ 9 mIMPALA 2005 pow er

e ve ry th in g certified $13 777

(800) 731 6894

IMPALA LS 2003e x t ra c lean lo w m ileage $ 1 2 9 5 0 4 9 % G M Cerbfied financ ing ava ilab le

B IL L FO X C HEVRO LET

8 8 8 253 2481

MALIBU 2003 1 5 K ve ry

nice certified $ 1 0 777

(800) 731 6894

v / . , M A L IB U 2001 85 000

' ( € ) . b la c k sh a rp good cond L ivo n ia $4500

7 3 4 513 2268

M A L IB U 2003 $8 900 3 to

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M A L IB U 2005 b lack 2 2 4

cyl n de r au to g rea t on gas

o n ly lO K save $ 1 3 450

C ^A lViHirfi<imk>»e^kySeei^

^ 4 7 2 * ^

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certified low m ileage 3 to

choose fro m $ 1 2 995

(800) 731 6894

MALIBU LS 2001loaded $ 7 590

B IL L FOX C HEVROLET

8 8 8 253 2481

MALIBU LS 2001V 6 loaded $ 7 995

B IL L FOX C HEVROLET

8 8 8 253 2481

M A L IB U LS 2001 s ilver 4 d r

o n ly $3 995

B o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t i a c

( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

MALIBU LS 2002loaded $7 495

B IL L FO X CHEVROLET

8 8 8 253 2431

M A L IB U L S 2003 b lack

pw /p l t i l t c ru ise a llo ys

CD auto $ 1 2 4 9 5


(734) 453-7890MALIBU LS 2005

p rog ram ca r V 6 GM C ertified $1 4 5 0 0

B IL L FO X CHEVROLET

8 8 8 253 2431

MONTE CARLO LS 2005b r ig h t red loaded fac to ry

w a rra n ty $ 1 5 950 JO HN RO G IN BUICK

7 3 4 525-0900

MOnT e CARLO SS 2002 heat

ed le a th e r seats m oon

loaded $ 1 4 950

i m u s s e a G s m i i irnirfkxm m & i^lM er8 8 8 4 7 2 4 ^

BREEZE 1999Cute lit t le ca rl $2850 TYME (734) 455 5568

CHRYSLER 300 2005 L im ited ed ition B lack/G ray exce llent cond Non sm oke r 28 000 m ile s $24 000

(248) 320 0736

CONCORDE 1999 W h ite 4

d r 5 8 000 m iles looks great d r iv e s g re a t new tire s $ 5400 (7 34 ) 414 0646

PT CRUISER LIMITED 2001le a the r see th e moon $8 995

m A tr n r H m H s m ( ^ M r

PT CRUISER 2002L im ite d Ed ition 52 000 m ites N ew tire s $3700 Call 7 34 981 7103

SEBRING 2002 V 6 lea ther

m oon low m iles garage kept like n ew i $ 1 3 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 7 3 4 525 0900

SUNFIRE 2000A u to a ir 59k CheapI TYME (734) 455 5566

NEON 2001Au to a ir 3 8 k $29 down $99

m o No Co S igner NeededI tymeauto cam

CROWN VICTORIA LX 19971 o w n e r garage kept retiree

ca r new c a r trade $7 450 JO HN ROGIN BUICK

7 3 4 525 0900

ESCORT 1899 red au to a ir

cassette $ 3 995


(734) 453 7890

ESCORT 1998 Auto A ir

G reat on gas $1650

TYME (734) 455 5566

FO C U S 2 0 0 3 m oon roo t loaded 3 8 K b lack $12 295

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 - 0 0 3 0

FOCUS SE 2004 4 d r 24K, au to c ru is e pw/pl extra nice $10 900 O PEN SATURDAY Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda

YpsilantI (734) 482 7133 or toll free 1 808 565 0112

FOCUS ZTW 2003 W agon

Zetec m o to r like new low m ile s $12 395

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 - 0 0 3 0

FOCUS ZX3 2080 Clean as a w h is t le ' $7 995

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 - 0 0 3 0

FOR CARS UNDER $7 000 With WarrantyNo 'C red it Tu rn Downs

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MUSTANG 19985 speed 6 c y lin d e r PS /PB /PW 116 0 0 0 m ile s

$3 000/best 248 561 2228

MUSTANG 1998 W e ll mam tam ed 9 1 K m iles w h ite V 6

3 8 L new brakes t ire s & bat te ry $5400 248 3 4 6 5224

MUSTANG 2001D a rk Red beautyl Charcoal

le a the r sun roo f $4850

TYME (734) 455 5566

M USTANG G T 2 0 0 2 low m iles le a the r 5 speed $ 1 5 9 9 5

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 - 0 0 3 0

T A U R U S 1997 R e t iree s F lo rida c a r Only 56 000 m iles

new tire s looks & ru ns great! $ 3 700 (734) 834 0209

TAU R U S 2003 6 to choose

fro m $ 1 1 2 9 6

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 - 0 0 3 0

TAURUS 2005 1 o w n e r loaded $12 900 SesI Lincoln Mercury Mazda


TAU R U S S E 2000 Ford 40 000

m iles im m aculate new tire s

brakes battery $ 5000 SO LD

TAU R U S S E 2000 fu ll pow e r

a lum in um w hee ls c lean car

$5 900

m rA t

TAURUS SE 2003Lea the r Pow er M oon $6850

TYME (734) 455 5566

TAURUS SE 2005 au to a ir

pw /p l c ru ise CO 2 2 K

$ 1 1 9 9 5


(734) 453 7890

TAURUS SEDAN 1999 W h ite

3 6 000 m ile 6 cyl au to 4 d r 2 wd clean $5 700 734 6 5 8 5648/734 673 6927

TAURUS SESow ne r moon

Sesi Lincoln

I £UU0

M °'ir *YpsilantI (734) i

S 1 888 585 0112

27K 1

$11 500 Mazda 7133

‘ toil free

TAURUS SH01997Exc cond a ll o p tio n s S un roo f 6 2 000 m ile s $4995 negotiab le 248 553 0994

THUNDERBIRD 1995 V 8M in t cond O rig n a ow ne r

Garage kept s to red w in

fe rs 31 000 m iles Loaded

$7500/best 734 4 2 2 7721

WRECKED & JUNK CARS WANTED!

(734) 282-1700

HONDA ACCORD 19964 d r lo w m ileage $4200

248 767 7352

HONDA ODYSSEY 2002No M ich w in te rs $ 1 3 500

Call fo r m o re in fo

313 3 4 2 7259

X type 2084 3 0 le a th e r m oon roo f low m ile s m us t

see' $26 995<-$200 free gas

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 - 0 0 3 0

GRAND CHEROKEE 2000 4X4Loaded to w package V 8

exec cond 1 7 8 0 0 0 m ile s $ 5 3 0 0 /best 2 4 8 6 2 5 7186

GRAND CHEROKEE 2004Specia l Ed ition le a the r pw/pl

t i l t c ru ise C D /casse tte

$16 995


(734) 453 7890GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO2004 58 000 h igw ay m iles loaded New tire s & brakes $17 300 (734 ) 260 5678

JEEP 1988 h a rd top new t ire s p low n e w e r eng ine needs s ta rte r $500/bes t o ffe r

SOLD

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE UREOO 1999 94 0 0 0 m iles Red Extras ' Looks / d r iv e s like

new ' $7000 248 6 4 4 6968

LIBERTY LIMITED 2803black 24 000 m ile s loaded m us t see' $16 950

JOHN RO G IN BU IC K 734 5 2 5 0900

WRANGLER 2003 au to 4x4

6 cy linde r S p o rt $ 1 4 995

m A i

8 8 8 - 3 7 ^ 9 8 3 8

LEXU S R X 300 2001 46 000m les g o ld 2 to n e ex t tan/w ood in t n on sm o ke r Take ove r lease 586 531 3724

CONTINENTAL 1997 s ilv e r

loaded $3 295


( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

LINCOLN LS 2001 A ll B lack

Beauty! $99 D ow n $103 mo T Y M E 734-455 5566

LS 2004 9 K 1 o w n e r m oon

chrom es heated sea ts like new $22 900Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda


TO W N C AR 1 9 9 5 le a th e r

sha rp blue 8 6 K $ 4 495


TOWN CAR 1997 8 6 K 1ow ne r $4 995Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda


TOWN CAR SIGNATURE 1997

G ood cond a sk in g $5 900 A lso 1995 Tow ncar S igna tu re $4900/best ( 7 3 4 )4 5 9 2197

MAZDA 3 2005 HB 14K 5 speed s ide bags AB S loaded $16 900 Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda


B i l l B r o w n F o r d U s e d V e h i c l e s A n n o u n c e s

KEEP IT SIMPLE PRICINGT h e P r i c e Y o u S e e I s T h e P r i c e Y o u ’ l l

- S o m e t h i n g f o r E v e r y o n e s B u d g e t -

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3 5 0 0 0 P l y m o u t h R o a d a t l ^ y n e R o a d • l A v o t d a

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$ 2 0 0i F R E E G A SI H u r r y !

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MAZDA 6 2005 V 6 1 ow ner loaded lik e n ew $ 1 6 900 OPEN S ATU R D AY

Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda YpsilantI (734) 482 7133

or toll free 1 888 565 0112

MAZDA 61 2603 4 d r oneow ne r sha rp $11 900 OPEN S ATURDAY

Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda YpsilantI (734) 482 7133

or toll free l 888 565 0112

PROTEGE 5 2083 27K auto

m oon $11 9 0 0 1 ow ne r Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda

YpsilantI (734) 482 7133 er toll free l 886 565 0112

PROTEGE 5 2003 au to a ir

pw/p! t i l t c ru ise CD a llo ys

ABS $12 495


(734) 453 7890

GRAND MARQUIS 1997G arage kep t V e ry good cond 30 0 0 0 m ile s S e n io rs car $7200/best 734 427 0820

GRAND MARQUIS 2003 low

m ile ag e 1 o w n e r loaded w /op tions $11 900 Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda

YpsilantI (734) 482 7133 B 1 8 8 8toil free 0112

GRAND MARQUIS 2004le a the r lo w m ile s $ 1 6 295

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 - 0 0 3 0

GRAND MARQUIS 198550 OQO m ile s Good condition

$1800/best 248 258 2876

SABLE LS 2001 4 d r green

$3 995

Bob Jeannotte Pontiac( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

SABLE LS 2004 P rem ium w agon 7 passenge r 15K 1

ow n e r $ 1 3 900 Sesi Lincoln Mercury Mazda

YpsilantI (734) 482 7133 or toll free l 888 565 0112

MAXIMA 1993 4 d r V 6 a irp ow e r 140 0 0 0 m ile s new tire s M u s t se e l Exec cond

$ 2 500 8 0 0 241 1681

ALERO GL SEDANex tra c lean a ll pow e r 66K

$ 6 999B IL L FO X C HEVRO LET

888 2 5 3 2481

AURORA 4 0 2 0 0 2 exc cond loaded i Lea the r s u i roof Bose sound G M ext w a rran ty 4 8 000 m iles m ust se ll $12 5 0 0 SO LD

DELTA LSS 1997 w h te

le a the r a ll loaded 1 ow ner g re t va lu e a t $ 6 950

JO HN RO G IN BU ICK 734 525 0900

1 Pontiac 1 Pontiac

A ZTEK 2003 beige loaded

3 7 K $12 495

B o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t ia c

( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

S U N F IR E COUPE 2005 22K

o n ly 4 9 995


( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

B O N N EV ILLE SLE 2003 all

pow e r on s ta r on ly $16 995

S U N F IR E S E 2095 b r ig h t red au to a ir loaded sp o ile r $11 950

JO H N RO G IN BU IC K

734 525 0900

iiiirHsmUm&a/yOsskr888-372 1 8 3 8

T R A N S A M 1999 C onve rt b e au to b r ig h t red le a th e r

F IR E B IR D 1995 New m o to r /trans m any new parts T top lea the r keyless en try $2500/ best 734 718 3141

ch rom es $11 950 JO H N RO G IN BU IC K

734 525 0900

V IB E 2004 s i lv e r a u to a ir

pw /p l t i l t c ru ise a llo y s CD

A B S $ 1 3 995


(7 34 ) 453 7890

G RAND A M G T 2003 Coupe

2 to choose ch rom es

m oons loaded $11 900

(rn^Ati r n i M ^ m v p mYmHatimmiM flM sr

^ 8 - 3 7 2 - 3 8 %

V IB E 2 0 0 5 1 8 L au to al

p o w e r g reat on gas $ 1 4 450

m y AG R A N D A M G T 2 0 0 4

m oon roo f certified $13 988

i m u s s A M m i n m8 8 8 - 3 1 ^ - 3 8 ^

(800) 731 6894 Is a t t i r n

G R AN D A M G T 2004 red V

6 au to a ir $11 495


( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

FO R C AR S U N D ER $ 7 000 W ith W a rra n tyNo C red it Tu rn Dow ns

tymeauto com

IO N Q 2 0 0 4 Coupe red auto

a ir p o w e r locks CD $ 1 2 495


(7 34 ) 453 7890

G R AN D A M SE 2004 auto a ir

& m o re 2 to choose $9 995


( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0IO N 2 2 0 0 3 s i lv e r au to a ir

pw /p l t i l t c ru ise cassette

sp o ile r $ 1 0 995


(7 34 ) 453 7890

G R A N D P R IX 1999 SEO rig ina l ow ne r 70 000 m iles

3 8 V 6 exc cond m any e x tras $5300 313 565 7966

G RAND P R IX G T 2003 b lack

loaded priced to go $10 950

i m u m u i s m m880-372-083B

L 200 2 0 0 2 Sharp have to

see $11 635

{800} 731 6894

G RAND P R IX GT 2003 low

m ileage certified $13 988

(800) 731 6894

S A T U R N L 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 S ilv e r exec cond 59K m ile s a ir a u to m u lt i com pac t d isc a llo y w hee ls sp o ile r f ro n t & s ide a ir bags cru ise p w pi $ 7 2 0 0 / best 734 4 5 4 1 509

G R AN D P R IX GT 2003 red

pow e r m oon lea the r 38K


( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

SC2 1 9 9 6 pu rp le au to a ir

a llo y s c asse tte c ru is e

$ 5 4 9 5


(7 34 ) 453 7890

G R AN D P R IX GT 2004 Black

4 d r p l/pw cd 75 000 m iles N e w t ire s Clean $11 300

(248 ) 683 4383

SE2 1 9 9 8 Loaded M oon roo f W h ite 9 0 0 0 0 m ile s $2800

7 3 4 4 5 3 0 6 3 6 o r 7 3 4 776 2230

G R A N D P R IX G T 2004

le a the r roo f monsoon heads

up d isp lay X M $ 1 7 4 9 5


V U E 2003

Fac to ry w a rra n ty A ll op tions $11 900

T Y M E (7 34 ) 455 5566

(734 ) 453 7890

G RAND P R IX 6 T P 2001

65 k S how room condition O n ly $99 down w ill s ta rt yo u r

cred t w ith th is on

T Y M E (734 ) 4 5 5 5566

I Vo lksw agen

C A B R IO 2001 au to a r

pw /p l t i l t c ru ise 6 d isc a b s

$ 1 0 995


(7 34 ) 453 7890G R A N D P R IX S PEC IA L

E D IT IO N 2 0 0 3 d a rk b lue

pow e r m oon ea the r 35K


( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 2 5 0 0

G O LF 1997

G ood c o n d t o n 1 3 6 000 m ile s $2395/best

(734 ) 414 9432

VOLKSWAGEN 2001 PASSATLow m ile s lea ther

sun roo f loaded $12 0 0 0

2 4 8 642 3958 2 4 8 835 5473

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE IBe l* .Exec cond 3 0 m p g nSw gas ta n k converted to d isk brakes new fu e l lines hea te r boxes eng ine rad io b a tte ry^ y t r e s shocks new e r pa in t & in te r io r $6500 7 3 4 6 4 4 1 884 " ?

VOLVO 1993 M ode l OSO** “ G reen Leaded Exce llen t cooti. d t o n 93 0 0 0 m lld s

$6500/best 313 333 1809 '

VOLVO 2003 S60 2 5 T A W fs iv e r w / c ha rcoa l le a t h e r

Loaded 17 w h ee ls 5 y r w a r ran ty $20 400 248 763 9286

BUICK ELECTRA 1975455 cu in V 8 eng ine ru n s

good $800 (7 34 ) 4 2 2 6967 ^

CHEVY 1993 ASTRO VANA B S a ir p o w e r s te e r i i jg „

locks & runs good $1850 ” _______________ 7 3 4 721 1626 »

ESCORT 1993 GT 1993 ^5 speed m anua l 10 3K new

b rakes fires exhaus t tune-* up $1400 (734 ) 6 4 6 1 1 3 5 ; «

LINCOLN 1987 MARK VII " <Heat a ir c ru s e n e w tire s k e f ; . pad entry' Kenw ood CD sys

te rn runs exec $1 200 Ootig’313 218 2243 313 541 2013-

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The Jeffrey Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Detroit Opera House

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Tis the season to get merry anddance

Okay, you feel merry enough but you re just not down with the dancing around part

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What: The Jeffrey Ballet s The NutcrackerWhen: Dec 1 4 performances at 730 pm Thursday Saturday 2 pm Saturday and 1 p m and 6 p m SundayWhere: Detroit Opera House 1526 Broadway Detroit Tickets: Opera programs range $28 68 Dance programs range $25 90 call (313) 237 SING or TicketMaster at (248) 645 6666 For more information visit wwwMichiganOpera org

The Nutcracker' snow scene ushers m winter and the holiday season

merriment, colorful costumes, grand music and lots of dancing

The Jeffrey Ballet s version of the classic holiday story runs Dec 1-4 at the Detroit Opera House in downtown Detroit

Its a wonderful Nutcracker^ said Carol Halsted, coordinator of dance at the opera house And this years presentation is exactly like the one performed by the dance company in Detroit last year

I guess there’s something about The Nutcracker that’s

tradition With other ballets, people want it different”

The Jeffreys version was originally choreographed by the company s founder Robert Jeffrey, who collected Victonan toys So the production very much reflects the Victorian family Chnstmas setting

The dance company s current director, Gerald Arpino, has refined the ballet, which is based on E T A Hoffmann’s

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,«so f the coffee table books written

about Detroit architecture (let s face it, there aren t a whole lot), you won t be disappointed after picking up a copy of Amencan City A tribute to the local landscape, American C i^ covers all the biggies, from the Wayne County building to Michigan Central Railroad Station, and some oft-overlooked gems,R H Fyfe s Shoe Store Building, for example The text provides a brief history of each and, overall this is an excellent primer for those wishing to know more about Detroit s architecture

Yeah, yeah that s great Stephanie but what about the pictures’ Ah, well, the

photography excels at capturing Detroit’s lament What I mean is, even if you didn’t live here you’d understand that these are great buildings cap tured in a time beyond their prime

And that’s what makes this book so important With the state of urban decay, the

push to clean up for the Super Bowl and a certain re elected mayors revival strategy all changing the face of our city, many of these structures may not exist in the near fiiture Inside this book though, well, mside this book they are captured for all time

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About 80 local children from the metro politan Detroit area perform in the show with members of The Jeffrey Ballet

Likewise, the opera house has asked choirs fiom two local high schools - Walled Lake Western and Martin Luther King Jr - to perform carols during intermissions

Matinee performances at the opera house will feature special activities for children including face painting photographs with Santa Claus and the Nutcracker, and an on stage parade with the cast m costume

“We call it the Sugar Plum Parade, and the kids can touch the set and meet the cast, said Halsted

Of course there are several other productions of The Nutcracker set to run The area s other professional production, The Moscow Ballets The Great Russian Nutcracker runs Nov 26 with two performances at the Masonic Temple Theater in Detroit

So, if you cant make one, chances are good you 11 find another

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Jacob Marley s has been nominated for four Joseph Jeiferson Awards andreceived an After DarkAward and theGoodman School Dramas

Cunningham Prize for Playwntmg This IS its Michigan premiere The story as a comedy continues as

Marley is dead but in the afterlife is offered one more chance to save himself from an eternity of misery He has just 24 hours to transform the mean ole heart of Scrooge With the help of Bogle, a new guiding spirit Marley tries to convert his old partner into a gentle soul

The local cast includes Paul Hooper as Marley, John Seibert as Scrooge, Darrell Glasgow as Bogle and Tobin Hissong as the afterlife Record Keeper All actors play multiple rolesDavid Wolber, of the Performance Network, ssciAMarley's was chosen as a way to breathe new life into a classic while at the same time pleasing audiences who seek a holiday showThe Performance Network tnes to do things that are edgy and provocative thinking pieces yet fun pieces,” Wolber said fit into all of that For theaudience it s a similar experience as the classic A Christmas Carol yet it has new twist because it s through Jacob s eyes ”

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Clockwise from top left The

Chronicles of Narnia The Lion

The Witch and The Wardrobe' opens Dec 9 ■■ will It be

an epic like' Lord of the Rings’

' Mrs Henderson Presents' opens

exclusively at the Maple Theatre in

Birmingham 'Rent/ the musical hits the big screen

■KING KONG’ LEAPS INTO THEATERSSo many movies, so little time Jacks back, as m Jack Nicholson, as he

portrays ajournalist who switches identities with a dead man Jim Carrey hits the screens in a remake from the late 1970s King Kong stomps onto screens m a new movie with a different twist than the original

In other holiday offerings, Sarah Jessica Parker plays a hated businesswoman while the writings of C S. Lewis are adapted to the big screenThe film industry has tned to fulfill eveiyones entertainment appetites this holiday seasonWe couldn t possibly feature every film that’s coming out this season, but heres a few of the highlights Check with your local movie theater for times and dates

OPBOHG THIS WEEKYours, Mine and OursIn this family comedy single parents Frank (Dennis Quaid)

and Helen (flene Russo) plan to tie the knot but with 18 chil

dren between them trying to sabotage the marriage they

discover that weddings ^ d families can t be built in a

day Also starring Rip Torn Linda Hunt Sean Fans Danielle

Panabaker Drake Bell Miranda Cosgrove Ltl JJ Katija Pevec

and Miki Ishikawa Directed by Raja Gosneil Rated PG

RentA group of young East Villagers m New York City cope with

such harsh u itan realities as AIDS homelessness and paying

the rent based on the acclaimed Broadway musical Starring

Rosario Dawson Taye Diggs Wilson Jermaine Heredia Jesse

L Martin Idina Menzel Adam Pascal Anthony Rapp and

Tracie Thoms Directed by Chris Colwnbus. (Rewjhition

Studios/Columbia Pictures) Rated PG 13

The Ice HarvestA stnp club owner manipulates a gangster and a sleazy

lawyer into stealing money from a wealthy politician Starring

John Cusack Billy Bob Thorton Randy Quaid Connie Nielsen

and Oliver Platt Directed by Harold Ramis Rated R

Paradise NowThe story of two young Palestinian men embaiiiing upon

what may be the last 48 hours of their lives The film is the

official Palestinian Oscar entry in the Best Foreign Language

Film category Written by Hany Abu Assad (Sana s Weddmg)

and Bero Beyer directed by Abu Assad and stars Kais Nashef

All Suliman and lubna Azaba Rated PG 13

The PKsengerOpens exclusively at the DIA Originally released in 195 The Passenger\sz suspense story about a man trying to escape

his own life This haunting film is s portrait of a drained jour nalist played by Jack Nicholson whose deliverance is an

Identity exchange with a dead man The film was shot on

location and takes Nicholson on an incredible journey

through Africa Spam Germany and England As with ail of

Antonioni s work however there is another dimension From

beginning to end we are witnessing a probing study of the

human conation Based on an original story by Mark Peploe

the movie was based on a screenplay by Peploe Peter V illen

and Antonioni This preferred director s cut is the version of

the film that was originally released in Europe under the title

Professme reporter with six and a half extra minutes of

footage added to the original U S release Rated PG 11

fRIDAY, DEC. 2Aeon FluxfO&instic SCI fi thriller set 400 years in the future Charlize

Theron ars as Aeon Flux the top underground operative at

war with totalitarian regime governing what appears to

be a pwfect society But is this perfect life hiding a perfect

lie’ Aeon is on the front lines of a rebellion that will reveal a

world of secrets. A startTmg vision of a future in flux from

Karyn KiKama director of the acclaimed Girlfight Aeon Flux

IS written by Pftif Hay & Matt Manfredfi based on characters

created by l^ te r Chung in the pioneering MTV animated

senes Also starring Marton Csokas Jonny Lee Miller Sophie

Okonedo, Pete Post1{4hwaite Amelia Sferner Caroline

Chikezie and Frames McDormand Sated PG 13

ERDAY, m . 9The Chronicles ot Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and Tte WardrobeC S Lewis The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe was first

pui ished m 150 and is second mstaifment of the

wnter s legendary seven part Chromles of Narnia senes.

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(Georgie Henley) who are separated

from their parents in London during

the German air raids of World War II

They are sent to the country for safety

and find a magic wardrobe that trans

ports them to the myst cal world of

Narnia a once peaceful land of talking

beasts dwarfs and giants However

Narn a has been frozen by the ev I

Wh te Witch (Tilda Swinton) and the

k ds must help tffe lion Aslan break her

spell Also starring Rupert Everett J m

Broadtent and L am Neeson Directed

by Andrew Adamson Rated PG

WEDNESDAY. DEG. 14King Kongts going to be huge

Peter Jackson s version of the beloved

ape who I ke all species has a terrible

fate when it comes across humans

Based on the original story by Merian

C Cooperand Edgar Wallace Jackson

focuses on the island life rather than

Kong s time in New York in this picture

Skull Island here we come

FRIDAY, DEG. 16The Family StoneThe comedy revolves around the annu

al holiday gathering of a bohemian

fam ly that s thrown into turmoil when

the fair haired son (Dermot Mulroney)

introduces his f ancee a high stmng

New York bus nesswoman (Sarah

Jessica Parker) whom the family hates

Also starring Claire Danes Luke Wilson

Craig T Nelson Rachel McAdams and

Diane Keaton Written and directed by

Thornes Bezucha Rated PG 13

Brokeback Mountain Set against the sweeping landscapes of

Wyoming and Texas this epic love story

te Is of two young men a ranch hand

(Jake Gyllenhaal) and a rodeo cowboy

(Heath Ledger) who meet in the sum

mei of 1963 while driving cattle on a

mounta n range They unexpectedly

forge a I felong connect on one whose

complications joys and traged es pro

vide a testament to the endurance and

power of love Michelle Williams Anne

Hathaway and Randy Qua d also star

Directed by Ang Lee Rated R

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21Cheaper By the Dozen 2Tom Baker (Steve Martin) and w ‘‘e Kate

(Bonn e Hunt) hoping to bring the r

fami y together for a memorable sum

fl

mer vacation take their 12 offspring to

the rustic Lake Winnetka But their

retreat soon becomes cutthroat when

they enter into a competition with the

over achieving members of a large

family headed by Tom s long t me rival

Jimmy Muraugh (Eugene Levy) Also

starring Hilary Duff Tom Welling Piper

Perabo and Carmen Elektra (Twent eth

Century Fox) This film rated PG

Fun With Dick and Jane A remake of the 1977 comedy in which

a struggling couple (Jim Carrey and

Tea Leoni) turns to crime particularly

robbery to get the bills paid Also

starring Alec Baldwin D rected by Dean

Pansot and written by Judd Apatow

and Nicholas Stoller Rated PG 13

FRIDAY, DEG. 23HoodwinkedIn this re telling of the classic fable the

story begins at the end Furry and feath

ered cops from the animal world investi

gate a domestic disturbance at Granny s

cottage involving a karate kicking Red

(Anne Hathaway) a sarcastic Wolf

(Patrick Warburton) an oafish

Woodsman (Jim Belushi) and a thrill

seeking Granny (Glenn Close) The

charges are many breaking and enter

ing disturbing the peace intent to eat

and wielding ar axe without a license

Written and directed by Cory Edwards

Todd Edwards and Tony Leech Rated PG

Memoirs of a Geisha Based on the internationally acclaimed

novel by Arthur Golden Memoirs of a Geisha is a romantic epic set in an

exotic world that still casts a potent

spell today The story begins before

WWII when a penniless Japanese child

IS torn from her family to work as a

maid in a geisha house Desp te a

treacherous rival who nearly breaks

her spirit the girl blossoms into the

legendary geisha Sayurj(Ziy Zhang)

Beautiful dnd accomplished Sayuri

capt vates the most powerful men of

her day but s haunted by her secret

love for the one man who is out of her

reach (Ken Watanabe) D rected by

Academy Award nominee Rob Marshall

(Chicago) and produced by Lucy Fisher

Douglas W ck and Steven Spielberg

from a screenplay by Robin Swicord

and Doug Wngnt Cast Michelle Yeoh

(Crouching Tge Hidden Dragon) Koj

Yakusho (Shall We Dance’ ) Youk

Kudoh (Snow Fal ing on Cedars) and

Gong Li (Raise the Red Lantern) Rated

PG 13

The RingerWhen Steve Barker (Johnny Knoxville)

finds himself running dead last in the

corporate rat race he sinks to an a I

time low he attempts to rig Spec al

Olympics by pretending to be intellec

tually challenged But Barker is com

pletely out classed by his fellow

Olympians who are not only better

athletes they re just plain better peo

pie And they re on to him But rather

than rat out the rat they join forces

with him to once and for ail beat

Jimmy the cocky reigning champion of

the annual games With a work out

regime uniquely their own they tram

Barker to go for the gold and in the

process show him what s at the heart

of a true winner Written by Ricky Blitt

directed by Barry W Blaustein

TransamencaOpens exclusvely at the Mam Art A

conservative transsexual woman

(Felicity Huffman) comes to find out

that when she was a man she fathered

a son The boy (Kevin Zegers) is now a

teenage runaway husti ng on the

streets of New York and dreaming of

meeting the father he never knew

FionnulaFlanaganm Graham Greene

and Elizabeth Pena also star Wr tten

and directed by Duncan Tucker Rated R

CHRISTMAS DAYMrs Henderson PresentsOpens exclusively at the Maple Art Set

in pre World War II London and tells the

remarkable truly life story of one of

England s most prom nent and eccen

trie society figures Laura Henderson

(Judi Dench) who founded the histor c

Windmill Theatre legendary for its

nude revue musical

extravaganza Driven by a desire to win

back the dwindling music hall audi

ences who had been lured away by the

advent of talking pictures this charm

mg lady and ver table force of nature

was aided by her equally formidable

and tenacious theatre manager Vivian

Van Damm (Bob Hosk ns) as she set

about her task with the k nd of vigor

and determination which belted her

advanced years Taking a humorous

and moving beh nd the scenes look at

this forgotten world Directed by

Stephen Frears and written by Mart n

Sherman Starring Judi Dench Kelly

Reilly Will Young and Christopher

Guest Executive Produced by Bob

Hoskins and David Aukin Rated R

Wolf CreekBased on true events the chill ng story of

three backpackers traveling n remote

Outback Australia When their vehicle

breaks down they accept help from a

friendly local t soon dawns on them that

he has no ntention of fixing their veh cie

or of them leav ng ever again Starring

John Jarrett Cassandra Magrath Kestie

Morassi and Nathan Phiil ps Written and

directed by Greg McLean Rated R

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and the sister eatery of the new and popular Bno Tuscan

Gnll, also m Somerset SouthCOUNTRY FRENCH

Some items are available at both lunch and dinner From a compilation of both, the following are my favorites

For a pick-me-up snack or relaxing hors d’oeuvres, die French cheese board

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General Public, $15. Patron Ticket, $25 (indudes

meet-and'greet with the band) Tickets are available at

Adat Shalom during weekday business hours and on Sunday

mornings. For information, call 248-851-5100

or visit www.adatshalom.org.www.hometop}nUfe com

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with changing cheese selections is served with toast points, Marcona Spanish almonds and green apple slices Honey is drizzled over the slightly oven-warmed cheese served on a granite slab Order a glass of wine from the well-select ed and reasonably-priced list and unwind

Steak Tartare, prepared m the kitchen by Edward Thkacs, executive chef, and his crew is made the traditional way with capers, egg yolk and Dijon mustard

If you like spicy dishes, the textured and colorful black pepper shnmp, served in a spicy Creole- style broth IS excellent Mussels (monies) a la Marimere features New Zealand green-lip mussels steamed with tomato, white wine, butter and herbsAlthough beef stroganoff hails from St Petersburg, Russia, it finds Its way onto the Bon Vie menu with a French twist - sour cream is replaced by creme fraiche Steak, mushrooms and buttered noodles - comfort food

As a side or not, place an order for the hard-to-beat fhtes, hand- cut, cnspy and not greasyEXTRAS

Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday only from 10 30a m

BON V IE BISTRO S W IN E BAR

Where: 2810 Big Beaver Road (sec ond level Somerset Collection South near the Skywalk) Troy (248) 458 2114Open: Monday Thursday 11 a m to 9 pm Until 10pm on Friday Saturday 10 30 a m to 7 30 p m Sunday 1030am to7pm Food style: Knock down French Cost: Lunch mam dishes $10 $15 Dinner $14 $24Reservations: recommended

until 4p m , but “oeufs, such as eggs benedict are served daily at lunch

"If a diner wants an egg dish at dinner, I’ll prepare it, said the service oriented Takacs

For dessert, the housemade profiteroles (three to an order for $6) are delicious and shareable, two filled with vanilla Haagen- Dazs ice cream and the third with mocha crunch, all topped with a rich chocolate Kahlua sauceEleanor Heald is a nationally published I writer and Troy resident who writes about restaurants food wine and spirits for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Contact her by e mail at focusonwine@aoi com

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Deadwood Bar & Grill 18730 Northville Road (South of Seven Mile) Northville (248) 347 4353 Open 11 a m to midnight Sunday Wednesday Open to 2 a m Thursday SaturdayFood style Everything you d expect at a hunting lodge Cost Sandwiches and burgers $7 $11 Wild game served with bread and choice of potato or rice $12 $18 Kids menu $5Reservations Call ahead seating Friday and Saturday

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Etouffee 25333 W 12 Mile (m Star SouthfieldEntertainment Centre) (248) 750-070QOpen 11 a rfi to 10 p m Monday Wednesday until midnight Thursday and until 1 a m Friday 5pm to 1 a mSaturday 3 9pm SundayFood style Creole Cajun barbecue and SouthernCost Mam courses and barbecue under $20 Kids menu$5 Reservations Recommended

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Siam Thai 1929 West South Bivd Tray (248) 879 3725 Open Monday Friday 11 a m 9pm Saturday noon 9p m Food style Popular Thai dishes Cost Lunch $6 $8 Dinner $8 50 $10

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ART EXHIBITSDetroit institute of Arts

Camille Claudel and Rodin Fateful Encounter through Feb 5 2006 5200 Woodward Ave

Detroit timed tickets include general muse

urn admission and exhibit audio tour $8 $14

(877) 342 8494 or visit www dia org

University of Michigan Museum of ArtBetye Saar Extending the Frozen Moment an exhibition of more than 60 works by artist

Betye Saar through Jan 8 525 South State

University of Michigan campus Ann Arbor

suggested donation is $5 call (734) 763 UMMA

or visit WWW umma umich edu

ScreenpnntsThe Art of Screenpnnt at the Detroit Institute

of Arts 5200 Woodward Detroit $3 $6 (313)

833 7900 or visit wwwdia org

ARTeAlURIESSusan Hilbenne Gallery

Paintings by Holly Coulis David Oeutsch Ryan

McLaughlin and Ellen Phelan through Jan 14

at 700 Livernois Ferndale (248) 5414700

Elaine Jacob GallerySusan Unterberg A Retrospective exhibit

runs through Dec 16 located at 480 W

Hancock in Detroit at Wayne State University

(313)9937813 wwwartwayneedu

Ann Arbor Art CenterOut of the Gates a photography exhibit doc

umentmg the installation of Christo s famous

gates project in Central Park through Dec 23

117 West Liberty Ann Arbor call (734) 994

8004 or visit wwwannarborartcenterorg

Janice Charach Epstein GalleryA Family Affair 3 Sculptors I Painter lOuilt Wa/rerthrough Nov 30 Jewish Community

Center Campus 6600 West Maple West

Bloomfield (248)432 5448

Lawrence Street GalleryWorks by Alice Frank through Nov 26 at

22620 Woodward Suite A Ferndale Call (248)

544 0394 o rv s t

WWW lawrencestreetgallerycom

Oakland Community CollegeStudent Art Show Paintings ceramic works

and arts and crafts items by students of the

Highland Lakes Campus At the campus at

Woodland Hall Library 7300 Cooley Lake

Road Waterford Bam to 10pm Monday

Friday 8 a m to 4 30 p m Friday 9 a m to 3

pm Saturday

Sherry Washington GalleryThe Grids of Life works fay New York artist

David Fludd continues through Dec 3 1274

Library Street Detroit 1313)961 4500 or

wwwsherrywashingtongallerycom

Art Leaders GallerySalvador Dali Master of Surrealism (1904 1989) through Nov 30 33030 Northwestern

Highway West Bloomfield (248) 539 0262 or

wwwartleaders com

Neal Davis GalleryMeet Real Davis an exhibit of the gallery s

resident artists through Nov 28 314 West

Fourth Royal Oak (248) 298 0326 or

wwwnealdavisgallerygom

Photo exhibitGroup Photo an exhibit of works fay five pho

tographers through Dec 30 Opening recep

tion6 8pm Dec 2 Paint Creek Center for the

Arts 407 Pine St Rochester call (248) 651

4110 or visit wwwpccart org

Lemberg GalleryJames Stephens Ecotone New Paintings through Dec 3 23241 Woodward Ferndale

(248) 591 6623 or wwwlemberggallerycom

ART ETC.Janet Kelman's Glass Studio

Maiolica pottery by Ann Tubbs mosaic style

watercolor paintings by Judith Rem and Janet

Kelman s glass landscape plates and tiles at

1205 E Lincoln Royal Oak 10 a m 6pm

Friday Nov 25 and 9 a m 5pm Saturday

Nov 26 (248) 547 8332 or glass@janetkel

man com

Ann Arbor Art Center's Gallery ShopHoliday gifts sold through Dec 31 featuring

ceramics glass fiber hand made wood furni

ture and musical instruments Art Center

members receive 20 percent discount For

information calli734) 994 8004 ext 118

Located at 117 West Liberty in downtown Ann

Arbor

Birmingham Bloomfield Art CenterSpecial shopping event Shop & Champagne

PHOTO COURTESY OF DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER

FAMILY FUNBlast off with the kids this weekend at the Detroit Science Center's recently added Space Laboratory featuring a NASA Hubble Space Telescope link 9am to 3 p m Tuesday-Friday, 10 30 a m to 6 p m Saturday and noon to 6 p m Sunday 5020 John R, Detroit, $6-7 (313) 577-8400 or visit www detroitsciencecenter org

D E m o n ^ A S u io s - -Casinos are open 24 hours daily

Greektown555 E Lafayette Detroit (888) 7714386

wwwgreektowncasinonet More than

2 500 slot machines poker room 86 gam

mg tables blackjack Spanish 21 craps

roulette baccarat mini baccarat four

card poker Caribbean stud Let It Ride pal

gow poker

MGM Grand1300 Lodge Service Drive (near Abbott)

Detroit (877) 888 2121

detroit mgmgrand com More than 2 700

slot machines 80 gaming tables bac

carat mini baccarat blackjack Spanish

21 craps roulette three card poker

Caribbean stud Let It Ride pal gow poker

Casino War

MotorCvty2901 Grand” River (at Lodge Freeway) (313)

237 7711 WWW motorcitycasino com More

than 2 500 slots 83 tables blackjack

double exposure blackjack Wheel of

Madness baccarat mini baccarat three

card poker craps Caribbean stud Let It

Ride pai gow poker Casino War

6 30 9 30 p m Wednesday Nov 30 a fund

raising preview party for the BBAC s Holiday

Shop open Dec 217 Event features 150

artists from eight states with fibers glass

ceramics wood photography and more

guests can enjoy strolling buffet and jazz

music tickets $50 m advance $60 at door

(248) 644 0866 or visit BBAC 1516 S

Cranbrook Road Birmingham for informabon

visit WWW bbartcenterorg

Historic Hecker-Smitey MansionKinder Show presented by Juris Galleries

featuring arts and crafts by local artists with

sales to benefit The Detroit Institute for

Children private preview 5 30 730 pm

Friday Dec 2 public reception 730 9 30 pm

Gallery hours 10 am 9pm Saturday Dec 3

and 10am 4pm Sunday Dec 4 5510

Woodward Detroit

CLASSICALocc

Piano recital by Jose Garcia Leon Oakland

Community College faculty member 7 30 p m

Saturday Nov 19 at Smith Theatre at OCC s

Orchard Ridge Campus 27055 Orchard Lake

Road $5 advance tickets available at Orchard

Ridge Bookstore (248) 522 3595

e u iR S

220 Merrill Street & Edison Lounge220 E Merrill Birmingham (248) 645 2150

Extensive drink menu live music danc ng

Eclectic and American Nouveau cuisine

Belmont Bar10215 Joseph Campau Hamtramck (313)

871 1966 Mademoiselle Mondays $10 for

martini and manicure Therapeutic massage

$1 minute

Punk nights Tuesdays Live rock

Wednesdays DJs and local bands on week

ends

Call as schedule changes

Blind PigLong time hip music spot 208 S First St

Ann Arbor (734) 996 8555 wwwblindpig

muse com

Blue MartiniL ve music 811 p m Tuesdays through

Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays 201

Hamilton between Woodward and Old

Woodward one block north of Maple (248)

258 3005

BoscoEnjoy noWax nights at 7 p m every

Wednesday at the Bosco 22930 Woodward

Ave Ferndale Download music into your MP3

Player take a number and wait your turn to

be DJ and spin three songs No cover For

more information visit wwwtheboscocom or

cal! (248) 541 8818 21 and over only

Club Bart22726 Woodward Ferndale- (248) 548 8746 21

& over only Even Exchange Sunday Nov 27

Ugly Radio Rebellion (performing Frank Zappa

music)

Club 2000Fat Twosdays with DJ Carl the Invisible Man

9pm Tuesdays Hip hop 18 & over 299 E

Woodbridge Detroit (313) 235 2233

Crazy Moe's Cafe2N Saginaw St Pontiac (248)322 5550 Food

dancing music

Danny s Irish PubLaid back small friendly 2824 Woodward

Ave Ferndale (248) 546 8331

Dmo's LoungeLive bands on weekends football specials on

Sundays Hip laid back friendly Woodward

Avenue just south of Nine Mile Road in

Ferndale (248) 591 DINO

ElysiumLounge dance and happy hour 3 9pm

Tuesdays Fridays Nightclub hours Fridays and

Saturdays 9 p m to 2 a m (313) 962 2244 625

Shelby Detroit wwwelysium lounge com

Emerald TheatreConcert House dancing 32 North Walnut

Mount Clemens (586) 9131920

Jam at The GemThe series returns to the Gem Theatre patio

Every Thursday 5 8pm Guests can enjoy

summer drink specials appetizers and

entrees from the Century Grille For more

information call (313) 963 980 or visit online

at wwwgemtheatre com

John Cowley & Sons Irish Tavern33338 Grand River Ave Farmington (248) 4T4

5941 Food drinks and friendly pub atmos

phere

Leland City ClubAvant garde Located in the Ramada Hotel

build ng 400 Bagley Street in downtown

Detroit Open til 4am Access through

unmarked door on the First Street side of the

Ramada wwwielandcityclubcom

Rainbow Room6640 E Eight Mile Road Detroit Gay friendly

Laid backatmophere Dancing (313)891 1020

X/SHigh energy dance club 1500 Woodward

northeast corner at John R Detroit

Sky ClubTango salsa and Latin dancing every

Wednesday beginning at 8 p m Located above

Sangria s Restaurant 401S Lafayette Royal

Oak (248) 5431964

COMEDYSecond City

Ma nstage show is In iPod We Trust running

Wednesday Sunday and children s theater

production After the Beanstalk a limited

engagement on Saturday mornings through

Dec 17 42705 Grand River Ave Novi (248)

348 4448

Mark Ridley's Comedy Castlestand up 269 East Fourth Royal Oak (248)

542 9900 wwwcomedycastlecom

Joey's Comedy ClubStand up at two locations 36071 Plymouth

Road Livonia (734) 261 0555 and 5070

Schaefer Dearborn (313) 584 8885

wwwjoeyscomedycom

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Washtenaw Community C<HiegePeter Sparing Dance Company and Dance

Gallery Studio s Youth Ensemble dance new

Pallet and modem pieces at Winter

Wonderland performanw 7 p m Dec. 2, at

Towsley Auditorium 4800 East Huron River

Drive Ann Arbor Tickets $t0 at Dance Gallery

Studio 8T5 Wildt Street m Ann ArPor (734)

747 8885

FAfflILYDetroit Science Center

Exhibits include 4 Journey to OurFutwe is

now open to accompany center s new perma

nent Space Laboratory exhibit 5020 John R

Detroit $6 7 call (313) 577 8400 or visit

wwwdetroitsciencecenterorg

The Second CityDebuts its first childrens theater production

After the Beanstalk suitable for ages 510

performances run every Saturday at 11 ajn

through Dec 17 $10 (248) 348 4448 new

Second City Theatre 42705 Grand River Ave

Novi

HOUDAYGOHCanSOakland Community Co llie

Oakland Community College's Just for You"

arts and entertainment series presents

Michigan Opera Theatre performing a seiec

tio r of Broadway classics and holiday music

at 7 30 p m. Riday Dec 2 at DCC s Smith

Theatre at the Orchard Ridge campus 27D55

Orcnard Lake Road, tickets and information

(248) 3412270

Royal Oak Symphony OrchestraDecember Concert at 8pm Friday Dec 2 at

the Royal Oak Kimball High School

Auditorium which is located at Crooks Road

just south of Normandy The program

includes Music for the Royal Fireworks by

George F Handel Suite 1 from the Nutcracker

Ballet by Peter I Tchaikovsky other selections

and a Carol Songfest for audience and

orchestra Admission is $10 fof adults $7 for

senior citizens and students and free admis

Sion for those under age 18 Tickets may be

purchased at the door For further informa

tion call (248) 988 6991 or visit or website at

WWW royaioakorchestra org

Waterford Cultural Council Motor City Brass Band performs at annual

•Holiday Brassconcert7 pm Saturday Dec 3

at Central United Methodist Church 3882

Highland Road Waterford $15 (248)618 7529

Birmingham Concert BandAnnual extravaganza Holiday Ornaments with

Lutheran High Northwest Concert Choir 3 30

p m Sunday Dec 4 at the Lutheran Church of

the Redeemer 1800 W Maple (at Chesterfield)

Birmingham

Celebration Youth OrchestraConcert 7pm Thursday Dec 6 at Village

Theater at Cherry Hill 50400 Cherry Hil! in

Canton tickets $6 call Plymouth Symphony

for information at (734) 4512112 or visit

WWW ptymouthsymphony org

Detroit Concert ChoirMusic for Christmas concert 7 30 p m

Saturday Dec 10 St Hugo of the Hills 2215

Opdyke Bloomfield Hills 3pm Sumtiy Dec

11 Old St MarysmGreektown 6^Wonroe

and 4 p m Sunday Dec 18 St Martin de

Porres 31555 Hoover (north of13 Mile)

Warren tickets$20 and5l8tor«niorsand

students $10 for young eifoits (through 21

years old) (313)8820118

IA SWindsor Detroit Jazz dub

Ongoing gigs in Oakland County Presentmg

Chuck Moss and the Paint Creek Jazz Society

MUSIC 'Brazil and Beyond perform Brazilian jazz renditions of holiday music from the band’s Sounds o f the Holidays CD at a free concert at 7 30 p m Tuesday Dec 6 in the auditorium of the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave just east of Greenfield Visit the band s website at www brazilandbeyond com

Band 14pm first and third Saturday of

every month. Shield s Pizza 25101 Telegraph

(northwest corner of 10 Mile and Telegraph)

Southfield $8 cover Call (248)478 0172

Jazz at Wharton CenterTheMSU Professors of Jazz features Kevin

Mahogany 830pm Thursday Feb 23 at

Pasent Theatre and Ingrid Jensen

Vfodnesday March 22 at Stoddard Grand Tief

Lounge (517) 432 2000 or 1 800 WHARTON or

visit wwwwhartoncentercom

MORI MUSICCoffee Beanery Cafe

Larry Arbour 7 30 p m Saturday Nov 26

located at 28557 Woodward Berkley (248)

336-9930

Magic Bag22920 Woodward Ferndale (248)544 3030

Open MikeMusicians perform on open mike night every

Thursday 811 p m at The Bubble Bliss 125 S

Mam Street Come and watch or bring an

instrument to perform

KerryTown415 North Fourtti Ave. Ann Arbor reservations

recommended (734) 769 2999 www kerry

townconcerthousecom

Live €>744At the Joanne Winkleman Hulce Center for

the Arts on Friday evenings throughout the

fall with Back Forty funk and grass roots per

forms at 7 p m 74 N Sheldon Road Plymouth

(734)416 4278

Station 885885 Starkweather Plymouth Tony Ruda and

Pat Smith play jazz every Thursday 710 p m

(bass and piano)

MUSEUMSHenry Ford Mus^m

Current exhibits include Behind the Scenes

50 Years of Disneyland 930am to5pm

ttaily $1014 20900 Oakwood Boulevard west

of the Southfield Freeway and south of

Michigan Avenue Dearborn Additional

charges and varying hours for entry to

Greenfield Village Ford Rouge Factory Tour

and IMAX Theatre, fo r more information call

(313) 982-6001 or visit wwwhfmgv org

Cranbrook Science MuseumFeatured exhibit is a Nano World

Permanent exhibits include planetanum

nature center and Bat Zone Conservatory

39221 Woodward Bloomfield Hills general

admission IS $5 7 planetanum $1 3 (248)

645 3200 or www cranbrook edu

Charles H. Wnght Museum of African” American History

Gridiron to Greatness African Americans in Professional Football, through March 26

2006 315 East Warren Avenue Detroit $5 $8

members and children under 3 free (313) 494

5800 or WWW maah detroit org

Detroit Science CenterPremiere of Magnificent Desolation Walking on the Moon narrated by Tom Hanks and new

planetarium show Journey to the Edge of Space and Time $6 shows run indefinitely

Museum hours are 9 a m to 3 p m Tuesday

Friday 10 30 a m 6 pm Saturday and noon to

6pm Sunday 5020 JohnR Detroit $6$7

(313)577 8400 or

WWW detroitsciencecenter org

Detroit Historical MuseumReflections The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection an exhibit of Supremes

costumes through Feb 12 5401 Woodward

Detroit admission is $3 $5 (313) 833 1805 or

wwwdetroithistoncalorg

SOMEnUNC DIHiRENTDinosaur Discovery Day

The University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of

Natural History features Dinosaur Discovery

Day 9 a m 5pm Saturday Dec 3 Take part

in fossil dig perform a dino puppet show

take home dmo craft Free 30 minute

dfoosaur tours at 2 p m Saturdays and

Sundays (no tour on Dec 3) 1109 Geddes Ann

Arbor (734) 764 0478 or visit

Isa umich edu/exhibitmuseum

Vfmter Astrology Psychic FairFeatures astrologers palmists card readers

and psychics 10 a m 5pm Satunlay Dec 3

Clawson Troy Elks 1451E Big Beaver (between

Rochester and John R) in Troy $5 admission

S20 readings (248) 528 2610

Noel NightMidtown Detroit s Cultural Center wide hoii

day Open House Celebrate Detroit s

diverse holiday traditions at the museums

galleries churches and more all from 5 9 30

p m on Saturday Dec 3 Horse drawn car

riage rides carolers music dance children s

activities arts & crafts shopping and yule

tide treats. Location primarily Kirby and

Forest on the north and south and John R

and Cass on the east and west

Brealrfast with SantaPresented by the Community House and

Birmingham Youth Assistance Saturday Dec 3

# th ^ i| iind fiity tteuse 380 South Bates in

Birmingham Groves High School Brass

Ensemble performs holiday music Each

child can visit with Santa and can receive a

gift Two breakfast seatings available at 9

a m and 1130 am Tickets $12 Call (248) 642

4882 to reserve seats

Largest Greek SaladThe Bice family and supporters of Children s

Hospital of Michigan will be creating Detroit s

Largest Greek Salad noon 3pm Sunday Dec

4 at Temple Beth £1 located at the northwest

coher of 14 Mile and Telegraph in Bloomfield

Hiils Salads $5 proceeds help purchase

Beanie Babies for Children s Hospital Prepaid

tidiets available at any Leo s Coney Island

Temple Beth El or by calling (248) 851 4203

Tickets also available at door on Dec 4

The Beils of St Mary'sSilver Screen Classics is a monthly series

offered at National Amusements Cinemas

Enjoy a classic film popcorn and a soft drink

for only $1 at Showcase Cinemas Westland

6800 N Wayne Road at 1 p m Wednesday

Dec 7 (734) 7291060

AutEHnotive and ad artAutomotive Exhibit Drawing Power Motor City Ad Art in the Age of Muscle and Chrome through March 2006 Detroit Public Library

Skiliman Branch Library 121 Gratiot Avenue

free (313)628 2750

Oakland Town HallOr Elliott Engel continues the Oakland Town

Hail lecture series with Bob Farmer April 12

and Erma Stewart May 10 Lectures are at

K) 30 a m at St George Cultural Center 43816

Woodward Bloomfield Hills Luncheon is $58

and lectures $57 For information call (248)

625 3117

Benefit Hurricane KatrinaEminem and 50 Cent items are available on

ebay to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina

Visit ebay s Collectibles for A Cause

THEftnR-miUEGEHilberrY Theatre

Sylvia a comedic classic by A R Gurney runs

through Dec 1 $15 $28 4743 Cass at Hancock

(313) 577 2972 or www bilberry com

Tennessee WilliamsThe Hiiberry Theatre presents Sweet Bird of Youth runs through Jan 28 $15 28 4743 Cass

at Hancock (313)5772972 or

WWW bilberry com

THEATER - COMMUNITYPlayers Guild of Dearborn

ManofLaMancha Bipm Fridays and

Saturdays Nov 25 26 and Dec 2 3 and 2 30

p m Sunday Nov 27 and Dec 4 $16 with

reservations recommended call (313) 561

TKTS or visit www pia^guildofdearborn org

21730 Madison Dearborn

FarmingtonThe Farmington Players Community Theater

presents Comic Potential a futurrstic comedy

about a screenwriter who gets more than he

bm'gains for when he falls in love with his

robotic leading lady Shows are at 8 p m Nov

25 26and27andDec 1 2 3 8 9 10 and

matinees at2pm Nov 27 and Dec 4 tickets

$13 $10 on Thursdays. Call (248) 553 2955 or

visit wwwfarmingtonplayersorg for more

information Located at 32332 W 12 Mile Rd

Farmington His.

THEAIER-PROFESSIOIIALAbreacht Performance Space

Action by Sam Shepard through Dec 3

shows at Friday and Saturday at 8 p m and at

4pm Sunday Nov 27 442 E Lafayette in

Greel own Oetfort fdV more detaifs vis it

WWW theabreact com or e mail

reservations@theabreact com

Fisher TheatreGoida s Balcony starring Valerie Harper

through Nov 28 shows at 8 pm Tuesday

Friday 2 p m and 8 p m Saturday 2 p m and

730pm Sunday and 8 p m Monday Nov 21

3011 West Grand Boulevard Detroit $32 $57

Call Ticketmaster at (248) 645 6666 or the

box office at (313) 8721000 or visit www neti

erlanderdetroitcom

Music Hail Center for the Performing Arts

Children s tetters to God Midwest premier of

off Broadway musical hiL 3 pm Saturday

Dec 3 at Music Hall Center for the Performing

Arts $39 adults $29 for children 14 and under

(248) 645 6W6 or v sit www ticketmaster com

Planet Ant TheatreN Maureen Hayden s The Weekend runs

through Dec 3 shows at 8 p m Thursday

Saturday and 2 pm Sunday 2357 Camff

Avenue Hamtramck $5 15 (313) 365 4948 or

wwwplanetantcom

Purple Rose Th^treTennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie through Dec 18 137 Park Chelsea $25 $35

call (734) 433 7673 or visit www pur

plerosetheatre org

City TheatreAltar Boyz award winning musical comedy

through Dec 18 8 p m Tuesday Saturday 2

p m Saturday and Sunday TSO p m Sunday 1

p m Thursday 2301 Woodward Detroit

$22 50 $45 (248) 645 6666 or visit www tick

etmastercom

Menopause the MusicalCelebrate the longest running professional

production ihJ.|troit history at the Gem

Theatre Show nmes are 8 p m Tuesday

Saturday and also 4pm Saturday and 2 p m

Sunday Tickets ($39 50) can be bought

through the Gem Theatre box office by calling

(313) 963 9800 Ticketmaster chaige by

phone (248) 645 6666 and (mime at

WWW ticketmaster com

UGKETSONSfllESister's Christmas Catechism

Coming to the Century Theatre and playing

through Dec 31 tickets on sale now $17 25

3950 (313)963 980a

Dave Matthews Band$52 at Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box

offices Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and all

Ticketmaster locations including Marshall

Field s Concert is Saturday Dec 3 at Joe

Louis Arena To charge by phone (248) 645

6666 To buy online

OlympiaEntertainment com or

Ticketmastercom Fonnfo call (313) 471 6611

Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular WOMOs Rock 8 Roll Christmas Spectacular III

features The Miracles The Vogues The

Shangri Las The Reflections Frankie Ford,

Bette Midler Tribute from the Las Vegas Show

and CSiarlie Thomas 8pm Friday Dec 30 at

the Ford Community Performing Arts Center

15801 Michigan Ave Dearborn tickets $25 55

free hors d oeuvres and cash bar call (313)

943 2354 for information

University Musical Society 127th season Michigan League Ticket Office

911 North University Ave Ann Arbor (800)

2211229 all venues in Ann Arbor

Performance Network Theatre2005 2006 season ticket packages available

now S K $102 five and six-show packages

season started in September 120 East Huron

Aim Arbor C734) 663 0681 or www perfor

mancenetwork org

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tions to the era become apparent Duckworth s famous wall or mural sculptures seem to emerge in smaller works And the exhibit contains photographs and representations of these pieces including Clouds over Lake Michigan an architectural sculptural mural she was commissioned to create for a bank in Germany

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Born in Germany Duckworth fled the Nazi regime and went to England She moved to the United States in 1964 to teach at the University of Chicago

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In general she s opposed to the idea of titling the work ” said Ivanova And those works from her own collection - that means they are something specialRuth Duckworth Selects Ceramics from the Collect ons of Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science 20 works hand picked by the artist from the Two museums col lect ons accompanies the exhibit and runs through Dec 30

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hit singles worldwide The band is coming to the Palace on Wednesday, Nov 30

Depeche Mode was

formed m 1980 in Basildon England, by Vince Clarke and the current trio of Andrew Fletcher (keyboards) Martin Gore (vocals guitars keyboards) and David Gahan (lead vocals)They were one ot the first acts to establish a musi cal identity based completely around the use of synthesizers The new CD Playing the Angel contains

Electro/pop band Depeche Mode performs at The Palace 8 p m Wednesday Nov 30 Tickets at $75 and $49 50 on sale at Paiacenet com The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations or call (248) 645 6666

new material and some hits Here s a few words with vocalist Mortm Gore in a partial Q&A released by the

bandWas it hard getting started on the album after a four year gap*?MG Yeah, I think it s always forme Its a

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DEPECHEFROM PAGE D17you know, I mean a lot of our songs do deal with subjects that are not exactly typical pop themes and there is the joke that we’re going to put on the back of the record, in small writing, “Pain and sufiTering m various tempos,” which made us laugh for a while and it’s still making us smile We think it s worth putting on the recordI’ve never seen our music as being over- dark I think that there is always an

element of hope m our music and I’ve alwaj^ said that and I think the overall feeling of the music, that comes through in the overall feeling of the music Were you surprised when Depeche Mode was Cited as a major Influence on dance culture and the Detroit techno scene of the late 80's?MG It was just very, very strange, because obviously I think we were seen by people as being the whitest of white groups from Basildon and it turns out we were influencing lots of different types of people

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million albums worldwide and had 13 top-10 albums along with 38 hit singles worldwide

The band is coming to the Palace on Wednesday, Nov 30

Depeche Mode was

formed in 1980 in Basildon England by Vince Clarke and the current trio of Andrew Fletcher (keyboards) Martin Gore (vocals, guitars keyboards) and David Gahan (lead vocals)They were one of the first acts to establish a musi cal identity based completeiv around the use of synthesizers The new CD Playmg the Angel contains

Electro/pop band Depeche Mode performs at The Palace 8 p m Wednesday Nov 30 Tickets at $75 and $49 50 on sale at Paiacenet com The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations or call (248) 645 6666

new matenal and some hits Here s a few words with vocalist Mortm Gore, in a partial QSrA released by the

bandWas it hard getting started on the album after a four-year gap’MG Yeah I think its always, for me Its a

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sound of a live unpredictable set

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without the safety of studio toys WilcosTfe^euiszon does just that

The set comes from a four day stmt at Chicago s Vic Theatre Listening to Television makes you feel like a member of the audience Its just the right mix of the band and screaming fans, usually kept to a minimum at the beginning and end of tracks The sound quality is crystal clear a feature you don t alwa>s get with live albums The superb recording allows you to hear lead singer JelfTweedy s vocals perfectlyThe double-record features 23 songs spanning the band s career Making its place toward the end of the disc, Heavy Metal Drummer, one of my all-time favontes, sounds more mature to reflect a band thats gone through a lot since its 2002 release on one of the band s bigger

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too many Beach Boy box sets to count, why not give him a poster from his favonte band’ I suggest any of the supercool selections irom Kentucltys Print Mafia one ofthepremiereposter groups of today that believe m making concert posters the old-fashioned way no computers Checkthemoutatwwwprmtmafia.netseeing The Hard Lessons on Saturday, Nov 26 at the Lager House (1254 Michigan Ave Detroit) Doors are at 9 p m with Lee Marvin Computer Arm and Velvet Audio also on the bill Visit vvwwlagerhousede- troit com for more details

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