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Story By Kurt Kuban ■ S taff W riter

‘H o w m u c h isy o u r l i f e w o r t h ? ’Shot three times, local man trying to put his life back together

The m orning of Feb 8 started out ju s t like any other day for Billy Dickey The Canton handyman headed to Detroit with his son, Billy Dickey J r , where they had spent a couple months fixing up a home on Abington Street on the

city’s west side Little did he know

the events o f th a t day would change his life forever

Around 3 p m , a man walked into the house, while the father and son were working, and inquired how much the home was being rented for According to Detroit police reports, when Dickey told the m an the house was no t yet ready to be rented, the Detroit resident alleged­ly pulled out a small-caliber hand­gun and asked a question Dickey

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Compuware, Whalers could be up for grabsKarmanos might give up

franchise amid streamlining efforts

BY TONY BRUSCATOSTAFF WRITER

For Sale O ne 3,500-seat arena, complete with a d junior hockey team, m a great location Price ^ Negotiable

Compuware Arena president Mike Vellucci con­firmed the two-sheet ice arena and the Plymouth Whalers are for sale - a t th e right pnce

“We don t have the ‘For Sale sign out, bu t we 11 lis­ten,” said Vellucci “(Arena and hockey team owner) Peter Karmanos is stream lining operations, and if somebody is interested, he’ll look at any offers As far as pnce, we really haven’t gotten that far”

Karmanos is currently in the process of selling the Flonda Everblades of the E ast Coast Hockey League, and their 7,082-seat hom e, Germain Arena, m Estero, Fla According to th e N ew s-P ress m F t Myers, Everblades general m anager and team president Craig Brush, a m inonty owner of the team and arena, confirmed “th e team and arena are for sale and there is an interested party”

Vellucci said if Plymouth operations are sold, it will have to be a package deal %

‘We couldn’t ju st sell th e arena or ju st th e team,” Vellucci said

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STAFF WRITER

For Michigan State University sports fans, green and white apparel will be worn with pride this weekend as both the men’s and women’s basketball team s are playing in th e NCAA Final Four

For business owners, the green means the sound of cash regis­ters ringing as they hope the run will continue through the cham­pionship games

“It’s been standing room only, said Ellis King, general manager of Bailey’s Pub N Grille in Canton Township W ev eg o t3 2

televisions, and at least half of them are on Michigan State games

“Normally we do well during the tournam ent, and it really helped on Easter weekend, when its generally slow, he said “We re going to put together a Michigan State pep rally before the games, and have some MSU giveaways ’

In Plymouth, John Doyle said his Doyle’s Tavern also received a boost on Easter weekend

‘The last couple of games we had a really big turnout of State fans, said Doyle I think Saturday is going to be good, and we’ll have a pretty good turnout

We 11 probably do some beer spe­cials ”

At the Wolverine & Spartan Shop m Canton, general m anager Tim Howell said much o f the 25- percent increase in sales the past couple of weeks is attributable to the Spartan side of the store

“We’re catching a little b it of the wave of March Madness,’ said Howell ‘The hats and Final Four T-shirts are the biggest sell­ers”

However, Howell points out that Michigan State basketball fans are used to success, so the novelty of the Spartans m the Final Four has worn off a bit

‘(Coach) Tom Izzo has raised

the bar over the last 10 years and fans are happy,” Howell said “But, it’s not an extra special accomplishment Ifth eyw in the national championship, that’s when we expect the (sales) explo­sion to happen

Doyle said when it comes to playoff time, fans like to cele­brate and cheer on their home­town teams

“It always helps when the Red Wings and Pistons are in the playoffs,” he said ‘ It hurts not having the Wings playing, espe­cially during the week. Hopefully, the Pistons will make a run like last year T hat would help us out a lot ’

BY TONY BRUSCATOSTAFF WRITER

For years, Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce staffers have aspired to purchase down­town office space the cham ber could call its own Now, it appears the cham ber is on the move

“It looks like it’s going to happen,” said Fran Toney, cham ber executive director ‘ They (the board) voted a couple o f weeks ago to proceed We’re so dose ’

The cham ber is buying 1,900 square feet of space from Richard Reid, who leases storefronts along Ann Arbor Trail currently occupied by Angelo’s Card & Gift, Breads & More, Milano Fine Apparel and the soon-to-be-opened Bookcellar

The cham ber will purchase half the space currently leased by Angelo’s, with th e card and gift shop plan­ning to downsize The purchase price is reported to be $350 ,000 Toney said it could cost another $100,000 m renovations before moving m, which is expected m about three m onths

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Spring renewalThe Plymouth Community

Arts Council is the site for the first Spring Renewal/ a spe­cial evening for couples, from 7-9 p m Friday, April 1

The evening includes appe­tizers, desserts and beverages, wellness strategies and nutri­tional tips from Betty Maliska at First Fitness, 10 minute couples massage plus tips to use a t hom e from certified massage therapist Rachel McKolay, rejuvenating hand treatm ent for men and women from C nsta Bekker of Clearly You, m ens fitness instruction from Paul Seymour of The Blitz, mini-makeovers for men and wom en from Salon Awesome, treats compliments of Benmgans, prizes and give­aways

Proceeds will pay for ship­ping care packages to tsunam i victims Tickets cost $15 per couple m advance, $17 a t the door Tickets can be purchased at Clearly You, 261S Mam, Benmgans and The Blitz

For reservations or more information, call (734) 453- 7475 or (734) 414-0609Floral exhibit

The Plymouth Community Arts Council presents ‘Spring Fever, an exhibit of floral art by Joanne M Porter, which runs through April 27

In addition to several gallery representations, the artist’s work has been purchased by numerous corporate and pub­lic institutions She also has licensing agreements with var i o u s companies’ product lines

Porter will discuss her versa­tile a rt career a t a PCAC ART REACH luncheon at 11 30 a m April 6 Included in the luncheon will be a presenta­tion by Bruce Webber of W ebers Flowers in Livonia He will create an arrangement based on one of the artist’s works Contact the PCAC at

(734) 416-4278 for luncheon information

Exhibit hours are 9 a m -3 p m , Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 a m -8 3 0 p m Wednesday The PCAC is located at 774 N Sheldon in PlymouthCalendar honor

At the recent Michigan Townships Association Educational Conference Banquet, Plymouth Township Supervisor Richard Reaume accepted an award for “Excellence m Township Government in the Constituent Communications category for the 2004 Plymouth Township calendar

The MTA created the awards program in 2003 to reward and highlight the outstanding achievement of dedicated townships Applications for the 2004 awards were accepted m seven categories Boardsmanship, Constituent Communications, Fiscal Management, Human Resources Management, Land Use, Community Services and Intergovernmental Relations Awards were given m four of the seven categories

It is always flattering to receive recognition from your peers, and we do appreciate this award for our hard work and efforts/ said Reaume ‘Our annual calendar is a sin­gle source of township infor­mation and phone numbers Pertinent information is con­tained on each month’s grid with ample room for residents to fill in their own appoint­ments, making this a useful resource as well as a working calendar’Blood drive

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Soccer boosters from Canton, Plymouth, and Salem High Schools are hoping that by now people have heard of the P-CEP Soccer Field of Dreams project, a collabora­tive effort between the school district, boosters from the girls and boys soccer team s a t the three high schools, area busi­nesses, and the community-at- large

This project will update and refurbish soccer facilities including a new perm anent concession stand, public rest­room facilities, handicap accessible stands, new dugouts, the addition of a new Freshman/JV soccer game field, and the restoration of the Varsity field to a "best-in-class’ status

The boosters are committed to raising irfoney to support this effort and have scheduled two upcoming events to kick­off their jo in t fundraising efforts

The first event is a massive community can/bottle drive to be held 9 a m -5 p m Saturday, April 9 m th e Salem High School parking lo t All brands of retum ables will be accepted The Coca-Cola Company will place two semi-trucks a t the site for collection The boost­ers hope to collect $30,000 for this effort

The second event is a com­munity Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd at Plymouth High School The breakfast will run from 8- 11 a m and will feature all- you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk or coffee Tickets are $5 and can be pur­chased from any high school soccer athlete, High Velocity Sports, o r by calling the Soccer Field of Dreams hotcake hot­lines a t (734) 981-7445 or (734) 459-2007

The Canton Lions Club is helping with the pancake breakfast by donating pancake

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mix and letting the boosters use their gnddles The break­fast will include a bake sale, a raffle for U S National Soccer Team memorabilia and other surprisesPops concert

The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of N an Washburn, presents “The Fifties from the King and I to the ’King of Rock n’ Roll',” the symphony s annual pops benefit dinner and auc­tion

The event begins at 6 p m Friday, April 22 at Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft Road m Livonia

The concert features favorite songs from the 1950s, includ­ing popular music from Broadway stage and film along with tributes to 50s icons Nat King Cole and Elvis Presley As with all Plymouth Symphony events, the Pops is

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Throughout the evening the Plymouth Symphony League s annual silent and hve auctions will take place Items to be auctioned include black and white diamond earrings donat­ed by Showroom of Elegance, a Hearts on Fire necklace donated by O nn Jewelers of Garden City, dinner a t num er­ous restaurants m the area and a chance to conduct the Plymouth Symphony

This event is sponsored by Thrget and supported by the Plymouth Symphony League and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts The invitation sponsor is Mike and Mary Gladchun, REMAX on the Trail

Tickets for the event are $75 for adults and $35 for chil­dren Thble sponsorship for groups is also available Tickets must be purchased m advance For tickets, season subscriptions or more infor­mation, contact the symphony office, (734) 451-2112 or at mfo @ plymouthsymphony orgFarmer's market

Booth space is still available for the weekly Farm ers M arket in downtown Plymouth

The market opens May 7 and runs on Saturdays through Oct 22 Last year, the market was expanded to include crafts produce, flowers and shrubs are also welcome, all must be hand-m ade or home-grown by the seller

Booth space is available in front of The Gathering on the street for the full season or on a weekly basis Cost is $250 for the season or $25 per week

For more information, or to rent a space, call the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, (734) 453-1540EEF dinner

The Educational Excellence Foundation serving PJymouth- Canton Community Schools hosts a dinner-theater evening a t 6 30 p m Thursday, April 14 a t Salem High School

The district’s culinary arts team will prepare dinner and dessert and, after dinner, patrons will enjoy reserved seating in the Gloria Logan auditorium for opening night of the Park Players’ perform­ance of the musical ‘ How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”

Tickets are $50 each and qualify as a tax-deductible donation m support of the per­forming arts

To purchase tickets, call (734) 416-2718Pompon tryouts

The Canton Chiefette pom­pon team will be holding try­outs for the 2005-2006 squad during the week of April 11 There will be a mandatory par- ent/student meeting a t 7 p m on Monday, A pnl 11 a t the Canton High School cafeteria Tryout packets can be picked up in the Canton High gerieral officeEnd-of-era T-shirts

W ith the opening of Plymouth High School in 2003, the class o f 2005 will be the last graduates from the park when only blue and red existed

The senior classes from both schools hope to remember the past by printing t-shirts read­ing Plymouth-Canton and Plymouth-Salem across the front, and “The End of an Era 1973-2005” on the back

Park alum ni and community members are invited to sup­port the senior class by order­ing shirts through Heather Michalsen at. (734) 207-5200 or Samra Haddad a t (734) 416-4193

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Family business hits golden hallm arkPrinters celebrates 50-year

journey from Detroit beginningBY STEPHANIE AN6ELYN CASOLA

STAFF WRITER

Plymouth resident Don Gehrmger never intended to work as a printer, or own a prin t shop

But his destiny was sealed when m 1955 his par­ents- M arguentte and the late Walter H Gehrmger of Livonia - opened Gehrmger Printing in Detroit

‘It was ju s t my mother and father un til 1956 when I joined the crew,’ said Don Gehrmger

Redford’s Gehrmger Printing is cele­brating 50 years m business

TheGehrmgers hired their first employee m 1959 At any given time, the shop has run with about eight employees Today, there are six - and they average about 18 years of service each

Founder Walter Gehrm ger was trained as a prin ter by age 16, earning his certification at Burroughs Adding M achine Co M arguentte Gehrm ger - as her son said - ran th e business end of the shop A t age 90, she still comes into work when she feels like it, about once a week

‘I like coming m here, she said ‘I t’s nice I miss it

Of his m other, Don Gehrmger said “She still has a pulse on the business She’s 90 going on 35 She has customers th a t

make her w an t to keep coming in ’

Though th e business itself has grown m ore competitive, Don Gehnnger said the family busi ness has outlasted plenty of competing operations W hen

they moved to the ir current Redford loca tion he said, seven other printers occu pied the sur rounding area Now there are

three, he said David Skronek

serves as general m anager at Gehrm ger He came to the business with a background m finance There are a lot of prin ters out there ,’he said ‘We try to be profitable and keep customers here

Redford Township m arked the busi ness fourth move and first location outside of D etroit s city limitsGehrm ger said Redford Was chosen because it was so central­ly located between Livonia

and Southfield, where they do a lot of business

The p rin t shop creates and prin ts all sorts of business cor respondence, from business cards, envelopes and letterhead to full color brochures and m ar ketm g tools for other companies and organizations

‘We do a lo t of work for the City o f Livonia,” said Don G ehnnger, h im self a Bentley High School graduate

Livonia is our second biggest account

6EHRINGER PRINTINGOpened shop: February 1955 in Detroit then relo­cated to Redford in 1992 Owners: Marguentte and the late Walter H Gehrmger started the business Their son Don Gehrmger a Plymouth resident runs it Location: 26045 W Seven Mile in Redford Employees: 6

Business: The print shop handles single and multi­color print jobs for every­thing from business cards stationary and envelopes to technical and marketing tools for businesses churches and government officesContact: Call (313) 255 6220 Fax (313) 255-5656 Send e-mail to gehprint- ingdsbcglobal net

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Don G e h rm g e r o f P lym ou th and h is m om M a rg u e r ite o f L iv o n ia run th e fa m ily b u s in e ss G e h n n g e r P r in t in g w h ich is ce le b ra t in g 5 0 y e a rs in R ed fo rd

A nother major account Shaw Electric m Livonia, celebrated its 75th anniversary recently At 68, Don Gehnnger said his cus tom ers including Shaw Electric feature second- th ird- and fourth-generation families

The printing business is wonderful, said Gehrmger I ve loved it

He s seen plenty of changes in technology over the years W hat was once drawn by hand is now completely computerized And at one tim e he could work any m achine in the prin t shop T hat s not necessarily the case today W hat Gehrmger Printing can t do on site, they find a way to do by coordinating with other p rin t shops

For the m ost part the busi ness is self contained he said Gehrm ger handles composition creative development single color and full color printing on its offset presses

He said the key to longevity m business is treating employees like family and getting the job done for customers, no m atter what

Employees like Ann W ebster of Redford, agreed Gehrmger Printing is more than a job it s a family

“These are wonderful people to work for said W ebster who handles custom bindings and office work She said she loves

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Battery operatedJCI picks up Delphi's

batteriesJohnson Controls, Inc has signed a non-binding

letter of in tent to acquire Delphi Corporation’s global automotive battery business for approxi­mately $212 5 million, subject to adjustm ents

In conjunction with th e acquisition, Johnson Controls also anticipates receiving a global long­term contract to supply General M otors w ith origi­nal equipm ent batteries

The business to be acquired, which has annual consolidated revenues of approximately $600 m il­lion, would include Delphi’s battery operations in m ore than 10 countries, including jo in t venture interests in China and South Korea

Delphi’s U S autom otive battery m anufacturing locations are no t included in the transaction Delphi will supply batteries from its New Brunswick, New Jersey and Fitzgerald, G a , opera­tions through a contract m anufacturing relation­ship w ith Johnson Controls during a transitional period through 2007

The acquisition enables Johnson Controls to par­ticipate m the rapidly-growing Asian autom otive battery m arket, particularly in China

The total vehicle population m China is expected to double in the next five years, w ith new car pro­duction expected to grow at double-digit rates

The business bem g acquired has a leading position m original equipm ent batteries in China, as well as a presence in the Chinese after- m arket

W e expect th a t th is acquisition will enable us to extend our technology and grow our business glob­ally, develop a leadership position in Asia, and become the prim ary supplier of original equipm ent batteries to th e w orld’s largest automaker,” said Gregg Sherrill, vice p resid en t o f Johnson Controls automotive group-battery

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The following programs are available a t the Plymouth District Library during April

■ PUT MORE ZOOM IN YOUR BOOM YEARS ~ Healthy relationships with food and exercise, Wednesday, A pril20 7 p m — Thefinal program in the Taking Life in Stride series this evening will help make sense of the latest diet and fitness trends Registered dietician Cecilia P Fileti will share ways to stay fit in your fifties offer hands-on experiments with herbs and explore healthy living princi­ples Register for this free pro­gram at Reader s Advisory Desk, (734) 453-0750, Ext 4 or online at plymouthlibrary org

■ RICK BLOOM’S MAR­KET OUTLOOK 2006-06, Thursday, April 14, 7 p m — Rick Bloom, owner and opera tor of Bloom Asset Management, will speak on the market outlook for the coming two years He has spoken at the library several times in the past and has been nam ed one of the top financial advisors m the country by Worth Magazine every year since 1998

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■ PLYMOUTH LIBRARY GARDEN GROUP, Thursday, April 21,7 p m — Local gar­deners m eet informally to ask advice, share outdoor garden successes and solve common gardening problems Registration is not required For information, call the Library at (734) 453-0750,Ext 205

■ WRITING MY LIFE STORY A SENIOR WRITING GROUP, Tuesday, April 5,1p m and Tuesday, April 19,4 p m — Seniors can share and preserve their life stones with the guidance of Plymouth author Jane Saylor No previ­ous wnting expenence or advance registration is required

■ YOUR POETRY GROUP, Sunday, April 10,1 30-3 30 p m — Round table readings of poems, your own or by oth­ers, are held on the second Sunday of the m onth Reader s discretion o f language is asked in the works read For more information, contact Don Hewlett, (313) 272-3548, or donhewlett@aol com

■ ASTRONOMY DISCUS­SION GROUP, Monday, A pnl 1 8 ,7 p m — Join lively astron­omy populanzer Mike Best m this monthly discussion group Best shares his affection f6r the sky with adults and children over the age of 6 No registra­tion is required For more information contact (734) 459- BEST orstarmikebest@aol com

■ BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION, Wednesday, Apnl 27, noon — Members of this book discussion group are invited to read Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Fafisi Copies of this book are avail­able at the circulation desk Bnng a lunch, beverages are provided For more informa­tion about Brown Bag Books, ask at the Readers Advisory Desk, call Dixie Cocagne a t the Library, (734) 453-0750,or e- mail dcoeagne@plymouthli- brary org

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W ith th a t objective, the FoP is conducting a survey of the community (city and town- ship) The survey asks whether or not the Penn should be saved from demolition a t all The group is trying to gauge w hether the community at large supports its efforts

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(from die level of interest thus far) th a t the community response will be quite positive ”

The survey contains very basic questions about respon­dents households, program­ming preferences, die likeli­hood of donation or member­ship purchase, etc This com­munity feedback will later be used to finalize the group’s business and fundraising plans

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■ Some 99% of online sur­vey respondents want to see the Penn saved

“Considering the fact that our group didn 't even exist four weeks ago I th ink we’re doing pretty well, Philpot- Munson said

Survey results will be dis­cussed a t the group’s next meeting, the Envision the Penn Town Hall,’ set for 7 p m April 10 a t the Masonic Temple, 730 Pennim an in downtown Plymputh

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Musicians interested in buy­ing or selling instruments and accessories will have another venue in which to do so - right m Garden City

David Goldsworthy is about to open the doors to Blues Airmen Guitars and Music, at 30955 Ford Road Over the years hes operated a Web site - and a band - under the same name Now hes decided to do something he s always dreamed of - own his own music store Goldsworthy said he already owns plenty of inventory H es been storing about 150 guitars m his base­m ent and garage

The store, scheduled to open m May, will sell guitars, bass guitars, amplifiers, drum s and

accesses like strings and pedalsiostly on consign­m ent envisions the inven­tory wxpand, and he’ll eventiv bring m music teachevho offer instrum ent lesson

Loolr a variety of brands GibsoiRS, Fender, and other m ajor nes in music Goldsyhy said the merchan­dise wange from beginners m strunts to collectibles

This is something I ve always wanted to do, he said

Blues Airmen Guitars and Music will be open from 11 a m to 7 p m Monday through Saturday For more informa­tion call (734) 525-9101 or check bluesairmenmusic com

When viruses attack a com­puter, Steve McLeod knows just how to fix it As owner of recently-opened Internet City Computers m Westland, he does everything from sell and custom-build computers to repair them

McLeod ran the business from his Livonia hom e for a few years, before opening the store m October Since then, hes noticed more public expo­sure and is better equipped to

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‘Originally I got into Web design, he said “I found build­ing computers and repairing them to be a lot more exciting

W ith the ever-growing world of technology, and th e constant th reat o f new computer virus­es, and spyware, McLeod m aintains a steady business

Customer Nancy Elder said Steve McLeod is as nice as

they come He is very helpful and courteous to all o f his cus tomers and his prices are very reasonable - always below the prices of where I used to go

McLeod doesn t keep a large inventory He sells hard drives, memory, monitors, keyboards, and other accessories m the store, and aims to keep his prices fairly competitive ’ He

estimates a general service call costs about $40

Internet City Computers is at 35948 Ford Road in Westland The store is open 10 a m to 8 p m Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a m to 6 p m Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and noon to 4 p m Saturdays For more inform a­tion, call (734) PG-STORE or visit www mtemetcitycomput- ers comFR EE FOOD

There is such a thing as a free meal And, even better, you can get a free meal while helping a good cause The recently opened Qdoba Mexican Grill in Farm ington Hills invites the com m unity to an Open House Fiesta from 11 a m to 8 p m on

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Q doba Mexican Grill is a t 33224 12 Mile Road m Farm ington HillsStaff W riter Stacy Jenkms contributed to th is report

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Vellucci said this year has been the best so far to date since the arena was opened in 1996 at Beck Road and M-14 The Whalers - members of the Ontario Hockey League - set a total attendance record of 109,699 fans for 34 home games They averaged 3,324 fans per game, with 12 sell­outs

However, i ts been a struggle financially the past 10 years

‘The arena is great for the community, b u t certainly isn t a huge moneymaker, said Vellucci, who has worked for Karmanos 14 years, and helped supervise construction of the arena

Four years ago, our atten­dance was way down, our low­est ever, said Vellucci “But, we ve added the drive m dur­ing the summer, graduations, the Michigan high school hockey playoffs T hat leads to more gate receipts more

adverhg and more conces­sions

“This are looking up, but there sll a long way to go,’ he add WeVe done a better job o f motions and market­ing, arhe community arounere is growing

Velli said it’s only been th e paouple of seasons the arena l W halers have made enoug) be near the break­even pt

Par the reason is we sp e n d s of money sponsag the Compuware youth -key program and Waymate University hock­ey, safellucci “M r Karrms w ants the opera­tions < facility to operate like thremier program in th e cory, which we believe it is ’

Velii revealed he had dis- cussiowithm the past couple o f yeanth both Plymouth city atownship officials abouthng the $22 million arenathe municipalities, and t l leasing it back

Plytith Township trustee Steve inn, who was supervi­sor a t1 time, said he had lunchth Karmanos and Velluat Gmopohs

Restaurant, located in Compuware Arena

“We m et once, and I spoke with Vellucci on a couple of other occasions bu t it didn t result m anything,’ said M ann ‘I think they were being pru ­dent in reviewing their busi­ness dealings and holdings, and seeing how to restructure and capitalize oti revenue

I th ink it would have been very difficult to have the right mix so it would be beneficial to the township, he said No pnee ever came up, bu t we were well aware of the cost of the facility to begin with, and knew the magnitude of the proposal ’ -

Plymouth City M anager Paul Smcock’s discussions with Compuware began a couple of years after the arena opened, but the situation was reversed

We talked with them about perhaps privately managing the Cultural Center,” said Sincock But, they weren t interested m our total opera­tions, only m control of the ice rink That presented some problems for us, so we didn t pursue it any further

Several years later, Sincock was invited to a meeting with

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with both front and back entrances, said Toney Our main goal was to have every thing on one floor so it can be handicap accessible

The cham bers lease on its current 2,500 square feet of office space is up m July, which is when Toney hopes to move into the new location

Anp s owner Ernie Gaggos said headed to streamline his buess rather than close th e Cc and gift shop

I tk everybody has been hurtilo some degree as the econ<y has been off,” Gaggos said e had the option of closirhe store, bu t we love Plym h We 11 be smaller, but still -cy the m ost popular lines ’ards and gifts

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will never forgetHow much is your life worth?’

Dickey, 52, who lives in a mobile hom e m Sherwood Village on Old Michigan Avenue near Haggerty and his son handed over to the m an all the money they had on them, which am ounted to about $41, according to police reports The m an then w ent through their wallets, and took note of their addresses

He told us he would kill us about four tim es He said if we called the police or 9-1-1 he would come find us and kill us, Dickey recalled

According to police reports, the gunman also told Dickey to give him the keys to his work van that was parked m die driveway, and Dickey obliged, thinking the old van wasn’t worth dying for The man left the house, jumped in the van and was about to make his getaway That’s when Dickey’s 25-year-old son turned to him and said, “This isn’t right, dad He grabbed a hammer and went running out die door Dickey J r ran up to the van as the man was backing out of the driveway, smashed the driver’s side window out, and began to tussle with himSHOT GRAZES

As the elder Dickey came out of the house, he heard a shot

D e tro it re s id e n t Te rran ce H aynes w a s ch a rg ed w ith num erou s fe lo n ie sa s so c ia te d w ith th e a tta c k on B il ly D icke y and h is son Th is photo w as ta k e n in £002

emanate from inside the van, and saw blood “fly up off’ his son’s head The shot only grazed the side of his head, and he continued to struggle with the gunm an Dickey also joined in the struggle, and says the driver dragged both of them down the street

A second shot went off, and this time Dickey J r fell to the ground Thinking the worst about his son, the elder Dickey was able to pull open the door, and the[m an fired off the gun several more times Dickey was struck in the back of the neck and twice in the left arm, but he still struggled with the gun­m an His son, who was grazed on the other side of his head, regained consciousness and again joined the battle to

subdue the man, who was out of the van at this point

“I m amazed at how much I remember People were just standing around watching Finally a woman held up a cell phone and said she had called9-1-1 Her husband, who is my hero, came down and helped us hold him down until the cops got there,’ Dickey said

Dickey, who grew up in Plymouth said he remembers sitting in the street, blood shooting out of the two bullet holes in his arm, thinking he was going to bleed to death He used two of his fingers to plug the holes m his armTHE AFTERMATH

Several Detroit police offi­cers arrived and arrested Terrance Nathaniel Haynes,27 He was charged with numerous felonies, including two counts of armed robbery, carjacking, two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of felonious assault, home invasion, and possession of felony firearm H e was bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court and will go on tnal June 1 Amazingly Billy Dickey J r , who lives in Dearborn Heights, walked away with only scratch­es on his head

Dickey Sr was transported to the traum a center at Sinai Grace Hospital m Detroit Surgeons removed the bullet from his neck, bu t decided to leave the bullets in his arm One of the bullets is lodged

C l a s s o f f e r s t r a i n i n g t o b e w e a t h e r s p o t t e r

Garden City Emergency Management, in cooperation with the Wayne County Amateur Radio Public Service Corps and th e National W eather Service, will offer severe w eather spotter training 10 a m to 12 30 p m Saturday, April 2, a t th e Maplewood Community Center

The training is designed for community volunteers, am a­teur radio operators and public safety officials to enable them to identify key cloud forma­tions and storm effects and report their findings to weath­er service meteorologists a t the Detroit/Pontiac Forecast Office

The inform ation is used,

along with sophisticated tech­nology, including Doppler radar, to issue severe thunder­storm and tornado watches and warnings to protect the public

“Skywam spotters are a key component of our communi­ties emergency management activities, and annual training is an im portant step to assure their readiness in an emer­gency,” said Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Bill Forbush

The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) program fields about 50 volun­teer amateur ham radio opera­tors during storms to act as the local eyes of the Weather

ServicePublic service, and particu­

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The volunteers are trained and equipped to provide sup­plemental communications support to agencies like the National W eather Service, county and local emergency management authorities and public safety officials when needed, Hancock added

The Skywarn training class is open to the public and is offered free of charge To regis ter contact Diane at (734) 793 1782 or by e mail fire@gar dencitymi org

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Unfortunately, Dickey does no t have health insurance His hospital bill for two days am ounted to $34 OOO, an astronomical am ount for a m an who has been told not to work for a year And he hasn t yet received other doctor bills In addition, he needs to see a neurological surgeon because th e bullet m his neck struck a vertebrae Doctors have also to ld him he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder

“I have pam m my head all the time, and it shoots down my arm and leg The doctors told me the pam is due to nerve damage,” Dickey said I can t see a neurosurgeon until I have the money or the insurance ”

Dickey is not eligible for workers compensation, because he was subcontracting th e work a t the D etroit home H e also can’t get welfare because he lives alone He has applied for Medicaid, bu t it could take m onths to find out i f he is eligible He has also applied for aid through the Michigan Crime Victims Compensation Fund to help pay his medical bills He is still waiting for an answer

In the meantime, Dickey sits a t home and is unable to pay

his bills, which are stacking up at an alarming rate His elec­tricity and gas may be turned off any day

DTE calls me everyday wanting me to pay my electric bill And I tell them every day I was the victim of a enme and can t pay I don t know what is going to happen, Dickey saidHELP FROM FRIENDS

Several of Dickey’s friends are trying to raise money for him to help him with his predicament Richard Fournier, a Redford res­ident who shares a grandson with Dickey, has even contem­plated starting up an orgaruza tion to help other crime victims like Dickey

“Not only do we want to be able to raise money for victims like Billy, we want to be a resource for them to get help Billy didn t know where to tu rn There are organizations out there that can help You just have to know where to find them, Fournier said

Another friend, Livonia resi­dent Ronald Dickey (no rela­tion), wants to spearhead a gun buy back program m Detroit to help get guns off the street so they cant be used

I want to get some money together through gun manufac­turers and dealers so we can get all the dopeheads and drug dealers to trade their guns in We could give them $300 per gun which would be a real incentive I promise you, it will eliminate a lot of guns off the

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State should pay for inspections

Plymouth-Canton school district officials have worked hard die last few years to improve the qualify of their bus fleet

Now, w ith Gov Jennifer G ranholm scram bling to save m oney everywhere, th a t reputation m ay be p u t to th e te s t

T he governor w ants to elim inate M ichigan State Police inspections o f local school buses, saving th e s ta te $1 3 m illion in the process T h a t’s all well and good, except th a t i t helps ease th e state’s financial woes while pu tting the safety o f our children a t risk

In P lym outh-C anton alone, some 10 ,000 students use transportation D istnct officials m ade sure the buses were increasingly safe, adding a couple of new mechanics when director of transportation Mel Latnie was hired four years ago

Plym outh-C anton’s bus fleet received n ine red flags - denoting problem s severe enough to keep buses off th e road - in each o f the 2001-02 and 2002-03 school years, m ainly because of old buses th a t had hundreds o f th o u ­sands o f miles on them

As a bus replacement program was p u t in place, the red flags w ent down There were only two th e following year, and four last year, m a fleet of 130 buses Last week, even as the governor was talking about eliminating the program, MSP inspectors were combing the Plymouth-Canton bus fleet In the first 80 vehicles, only one red flag had been found

D istnct officials po in t out Plym outh-Canton drivers do pre-checks every day, b u t agree th e MSP inspections p ro­vide a "great checks and balance” Not only do they provide the inspection, they teach dnvers and m echanics w hat to look for, making the daily checks that m uch m ore thorough

Elim inating the M SP inspections w ould force the d i s - ' tn c t to pnvatize the inspections, a costly process for cash- poor districts, o r leave th e daily checks as th e p rim ary

* inspection m echanism E ither way, a d is tn c t struggling to provide basic instruction would be hard -p ressed to pay for those inspections

Latnie points out the district can’t afford another unfunded mandate, and we agree shifting the cost to individual distncts would be an unfair tax shift

We trust Plymouth-Canton officials will find a way to keep the children safe, if it comes to that We just don’t think Granholm should let it come to that

Granholm right to honor commitment

We’re happy th a t Gov Jennifer G ranholm has decided to honor a prom ise m ade by her predecessor and award graduating seniors th is year and next who qualified for up to $ 5 00 m scholarships w hile in m iddle school

After all the political name-caihng, it is the right th ing to do A com m itment m ade on paper to citizens of th e state by one governor m ust be honored, even by a governor of the o ther party We are concerned th a t state record keeping is so poor that it took th e governor a week to discover th a t p a ren ts h ad been in fo rm ed th a t th e ir ch ild ren w ould receive a $500 scholarship But all’s well th a t ends well

T hough no t a large am ount o f money, especially a t a tim e o f escalating college tu ition and fees, $500 can be an im p o rta n t p a r t o f a s tu d e n t’s to ta l f inan cin g package S tudents are also eligible for th e $2 ,500 M en t A w ard if they score well on th e ir llth -g rad e MEAP tests * A t a tim e when th e governor is encouraging m ore stu ­

d e n ts to receive p o stseco n d ary edu ca tion , she sho u ld have looked somewhere else to save m oney in th e state’s tlou b led budget (the cost is estim ated a t $9 m illion) r G ranholm has sa id th a t education a t all levels is th e

s ta te ’s to p prio rity She’s m ade a serious effort to pu sh postsecondary education, a position bolstered by th e find­ings o f the Cherry Commission, a panel appointed by th e governor and chaired by L t Gov John Cherry KT h e c o m m iss io n c o n c lu d e d th a t M ic h ig a n m u s t

lfiprease th e j^umber o f residen ts w ho receive postsec- qndary education to rem ain com petitive w ith o ther states ip attracting high-tech businesses

I t was inconsistent for th e governor to take away m oney from students th a t w ould support th a t basic conclusion of th e C herry Commission

B u t G ranholm ’s p lan to change th e aw ard ing of th e l& en t Scholarship is a m ove in th e n g h t d irection and consisten t w ith support for serious s tu den ts G ranholm proposes replacing th e $2,500 M en t Scholarship aw ard­ed upon graduation w ith a $4 ,00 0 g ran t for students w ho have com pleted two years a t a university, college or com - rhunity collegel We agree with the governor that this will encourage

students to complete their education and we encourage the Legislature to seriously consider the idea

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LETTERSJa c k Gladden will be missed

I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate staffwriter Jack Gladden on all his successes with the O bserver and to wish him the best of luck m retirement

W hether M r Gladden was covering the townships planning commission or foe board of trustees, I was impressed with his desire to give both si4es an opportuni­ty to explain their position That required additional research and fact checking on his part, one of many reasons his report­ing was highly regarded

Jack s hum an interest stones speak for themselves - his passion for the subject was evident

Jack will be missed His colleagues have large shoes to fill Fortunately, because he is a Canton resident, we will be able to continue to call him neighbor

Karl ZarboCanton Township trustee

It's all propagandaThank you so much for putting into

p n n t (March 17 column by Philip Power, “Fairness m journalism on its way to becoming an old idea’) a concern that I have had for a very long time

I’ve always talked about the ‘myth’ of the liberal media. I’ve also almost completely stopped listening to the radio except for NPR, and almost never watch TV news The opposite of buying into everything that is brought out in a particular newscast is not believing anything you hear or read I’m afraid that’s pretty much where I am at this point Now the ‘progressives’ are fight­ing back with more o f the same That’s what it is, more of the same, propaganda.

We now no t only not listen to other points of view, we demonize them

N either side on most issues will acknowledge any legitimacy to the other s position We are cutting ourselves off from serious, informed debate For those of us who want to know the deeper side to the issues, it is very difficult or even impossible to get reliable informa­tion and, more critically, almost impossi­ble to have a calm and enlightened dis­cussion about the issues that are now so critical Thank you again I shall look for­w ard to your future columns

Marshall Hutchinson Fa rm in g to n H ills

Stop feeding fa t catsRadical Republicans want absolute

power to appoint Supreme Court justices th a t will favor corporate interests and the extreme right over the rest o f us

Although, last term Senate Democrats confirmed almost 95 percent of President Bush’s judicial nominees, elim­inating the filibuster is not about over­coming “obstructionism, it’s about the desire for complete one-party control

I t’s tim e for the corporatist, Christian taliban n g h t wing to stop its catenng to fat cats and fringe groups

Leon JuncajFa rm in g to n H ills

Positives in Iraq, tooI t would be nice to see some positive

things about the war m Iraq Did you know that 47 countries have

re-established their embassies m Iraq9 Did you know th a t the Iraqi govern­

m ent employs 12 million Iraqi people?Did you know that 3,100 schools have

been renovated, 364 schools are under rehabilitation, 263 schools are now under construction and 38 new schools have been built in Iraq9

Did you know th a t Iraq s higher educa tional structure consists of 20 universi­ties, 46 institutes or colleges and four research centers9

Did you know that 25 Iraq students departed for the United States m January 2004 for the re-established Fulbnght program9

Did you know that the Iraqi Navy is operational9 They have five 100-foot patrol craft, 34 smaller vessels and a naval infantry regiment

Did you know that Iraq’s Air Force consists of three operation squadrons, nine reconnaissance and three US C-130 transport aircraft which operate day and night, and will soon add 16 UH-1 heli­copters and four bell je t rangers9

Did you kfiow that Iraq has a counter- terrorist un it and a Commando Battalion9

Did you knaw that the Iraqi Police Service has over 55,000 fully trained and equipped police officers?

Did you know th a t there are five Police Academies m Iraq that produce over 3,500 new officers each eight weeks?

Did you know there are more than 1,100 building projects going on in Iraq9 They include 364 schools, 67 public clin­ics, 15 hospitals, 83 railroad stations, 22 oil facilities, 93 water facilities and 69 electrical facilities

Did you know th a t 96 percent o f Iraqi children under the age of 5 have received the first two senes of polio vaccinations9

Did you know that 4 3 million Iraqi children were enrolled in prim ary school by mid-October9

Did you know th a t there are 1,192,000 cell phone subscnbers in Iraq and phone use has gone up 158 percent9

Did you know that Iraq has an inde­pendent media th a t consist o f 75 radio stations, 180 newspapers and 10 televi­sion stations9

Did you know th a t the Baghdad Stock Exchange opened m June o f2 0 0 4 9

Did you know that two candidates m the Iraqi presidential election had a tele­vised debate recently9

(This is verifiable on the Departm ent of Defense Web s ite )

Suzanne ThieleL iv o n ia

Helping to cut costsPresident George W Bush and Michigan

Gov Jennifer Granholm are urging more at-home care for Medicaid clients I applaud these budget-cutting moves

About 5 percent of those m the state’s

nursing homes are improperly placed, according to Michigan Departm ent of Community Health reports They don’t need 24-hour care a t $3,000 to $4 ,000 per m onth They can be happier in their own homes or an assisted setting a t less than half that

But to qualify for long-term care under Medicaid, patients typically m ust enter a nursing home I t once cost Medicaid $4,200 monthly for 80-year-old Hester Woods to live in a nursing home

Now she lives in her own one-bedroom apartm ent m the American House Senior Living Residence in Hazel Park It costs Medicaid $600 monthly for her meals and at-home care Her Social Security covers her rent

Her recent move saves taxpayers $3,600 monthly, achieved when The Area Agency on Aging 1-B and American Houses Stephanie Donaldson utilized an M I Choice Medicaid Waiver Program It lets patients receive Medicaid-covered services in their homes

American House Senior Living Residences are proud to play a role m this M I Choice program David Schless, president of th e American Seniors Housing Association m Washington,D C , says, ‘ American House and the Michigan M I Choice Medicaid waiver work extremely well for the residents, their families and the taxpayers alike ”

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State government continues to bleed our great universities

Here we go again ‘Gov Jennifer Granholm and the Legislature agreed hist week on mid-year spending cuts to erase a $380 million deficit m the state budget State universities took a $25 million hit, supposedly offset, by a deal that gives higher education first dibs if tax revenue comes in above projections (Don t hold your breath )

Sound familiar’ It should It’s been the same sad story for years State support for higher edu cation was once considered something society was ju st supposed to do, something that, m addi tion, benefited not only students and their fami lies bu t the citizens and the economy of the entire state Now, however, it has evolved, or degenerat­

ed, into a system of private user fees, accompanied by a gradual deterioration of what used to be one of Michigans most wonder­ful assets

Thirty years ago, state appropri­ations covered roughly 75 percent of the operating revenues of Michigan public universities Today the proportions are nearly

Phil reversed, with tuition and feesPower accounting for a bit more than 60

1............. r ...... - percent Think about thisMichigan now spends more on warehousing felons in our prison

system than m educating our young people at college Talk about misplaced priorities’ Unless, of

course, we want to be known more for the size of our prisons than the quality of our work force

Frankly, for a state whose economic base m brawn-based manufacturing is evaporating before our eyes, the policies we are following are nuts And this trend is a road sign on the route to economic disaster

If we are to have a future, the health of our great universities is param ount If we are going to maintain our historic base in auto-related m anu­facturing, it will be only by keeping research, engineering and upper management functions in Michigan — precisely those activities that require university degrees It is perfectly clear th a t the agile manufacturing techniques of the future will require a college-educated work force

And if we have any hope of generating a diversi fied economy — life sciences, homeland security, information technology, whatever — we must attract highly educated entrepreneurs who can translate the discoveries o f university research labs into the reality of high-tech startup companies

But you don’t get there by inflicting on your best schools the slow death of a thousand cuts Michigan for years has had a state budget th a t is chronically and structurally unbalanced by more than $1 billion each year This has been aggravated further by the bad economy of the past few years

W hat to do’ The obvious remedy is to conclu­sively address the core o f the problem, the struc­tural budget deficit My own preference would be

to radically reduce business taxes and a t the same tim e broaden the state sales tax to include servic­es and a t the same time reduce the rate

A general sales tax pegged a t 5 percent, for example, would nearly wipe out the structural deficit while also aligning our tax system with the increased service base of our economy

Frankly, I doubt if the occupants of our politi­cal system have either the guts or the farsighted­ness to adopt such a step

Instead, the politicians have been relying for years on a policy that can only be described as remorseless incrementalism, m which the Legislature and governor make numerous little cuts, year after year, throughout the entire state budget The result’ Overall priorities are seldom respected and the most im portant things in our states future — our great universities, for exam­ple — are subject to death by slow bleeding

They are doing that o f course, because they th ink it is the best course politically for them Intellectually, the only way you can rationally jus­tify such an approach is to argue th a t Michigan is merely experiencing a cyclical decline in our economy, and everything will tu rn around if we ju s t hold out for a while longer T hat argument made sense in 1955

Sadly, there is no evidence that it is true m 2005 O ur real economic problems are deeper, caused by fundamental changes in technology and overall economic conditions, not mere oscil­lations m the business cycle

All th is has produced the worst of all possible outcomes for our state universities Simultaneously they face budget cuts year after year, they are prohibited from managing their income by arbitrary caps placed on tuition increases, and they are asked by the Cherry Commission and others to double their output of graduates during the next decade

As my old philosophy professor used to say, these are ‘mutually exclusive and jointly exhaus­tive As for the future — readers might remem­ber the old story about the frog in the pot of cold water on the stove You pu t a frog in the pot and you slowly tu rn up the heat, a degree or two at a time Supposedly the frog will sit quietly until, yep, h es poached

Based on the way we are going, the combined effect of our present policies will leave our signa­ture universities well and truly poached As the governor and Legislature consider this, they m ight also investigate how much it will cost to repair our universities once we discover our goose is, well, cooked W hat is clear is that the costs, and the grief, will be far higher than doing the right thing now would beP h il P o w e r is the chairman of the board of the company that owns this newspaper He would be pleased to get your reactions to this column either at (734) 953 2 047 or at ppow er@homecomm net

Schoolyard habitats provide invaluable learning experience3

The schoolyard hab itat program taking place a t several Plym outh-Canton ele­m entary schools is one of those projects th a t ju s t makes perfect sense on so m any levels You alm ost have to wonder why it isn t som ething practiced a t all schools, not ju st in this district, b u t schools everywhere

N ot only are these projects good for the environment, because they restore native vegetation in our neighborhoods, b u t they can also be powerful educational tools, and a way to strengthen com m unity ties all at the sam e tim e A nd to top it off, there is

very little cost to th e dis­trict

Four Plym outh-Canton Schools elem entary schools (Allen, Bentley, Farrand and H oben) will share $8 ,000 in grants to develop schoolyard hab i­ta ts th a t feature plants indigenous to th is area,

Kurt including m any th a t have. been decim ated by the

^ developm ent of so m anystrip malls and subdivi­sions These p lants also

a ttract a wide variety of insects, b ird s and other wildlife creating an incredible hands- on, interactive classroom th a t can pique the in terest of even th e m ost detached studen t

One of the driving forces beh ind the schoolyard hab ita t program is Rick Plecha, a fifth-grade teacher a t Field E lem entary He spearheaded the wildlife hab ita t project along Truesdell Creek behind C anton’s Field Elem entary into w hat he calls one of the d istrict’s crown jewels Plecha said m ost of the schoolyards in th e d istrict aren’t eco- friendly The grants, which were provided by Visteon and th e Plymouth Comm unity United Way, should help change th a t, he said

In term s of th e environm ent, we’ll take a school th a t traditionally is undiverse, w ith only grass and a few trees, and introduce plants th a t are indigenous and encourage insect and bird m teiaction ,’ Plecha said ‘I t increases the diversity of anim als a t the school site

Because o f the rapid pace o f develop­ment, our schools offer some o f th e last areas o f open space in our neighborhoods So i t is im portant to m ain tain some natural vegetation In the case of the Field Elem entary project along Truesdell Creek, the restored native vegetation actually helps improve the w ater quality o f the Rouge River tributary, because th e p lants help prevent erosion

Ju st as im portant, these hab itat projects also provide our children with a unique educational opportunity The hands-on § learning allows the students to get th e ir hands dirty, and get beyond the theories and lecturing of the traditional classroom Students who often snooze through a lec- * tu re are excited to get outside and partici- 7 pate m som ething they can touch and feel, 4 and help shape w ith th e ir own hands

Seeing the value o f having in terested s tu ­dents, m any teachers m th e district are incorporating the hab ita t projects m to their" earth science curnculum s, which really connects students w ith the subject they are learning about

T he schoolyard habitats are also true com m unity projects, because they n o t only involve teachers and students, bu t also local, volunteers, such as garden club m em bers ' f and parents, as well as the businesses th a t have contributed funding for th e projects r This does a great deal with cem enting tie s « betw een th e district and the larger com m u- > nity, particularly w ith people who don’t have children m th e schools v

In addition to arithm etic, science and i w riting, our public schools are supposed tp * teach our children how to be productive m em bers of th e com m unity These school- yard projects do ju s t th a t, because they ge t _+ the students to take ownership of a positive + feature in the com m unity In fact, one teacher at Allen uses the schoolyard ecosys-3 tern to teach her em otionally im paired stu - i dents im portant life lessons She believes th e hands-on learning helps the ir self­esteem because they see all the ir h a rd w o rk - come to fruition as the habitats take bloom v and com e to life Jr

Ultimately, these projects also teach o u r 1 children th a t they have a stake in m ain ta in­ing a healthy environm ent, som ething th a t benefits us all The individual decisions we 1 m ake a t hom e - w hat kind o f fertilizers w e . p u t on our lawns, how we dispose of house- r hold hazardous substances, etc - im pact 3 the w ater quality o f our stream s and th e air we breathe

O lder generations didn’t necessarily understand th is im pact We m ust teach our children to respect th e environment, o r past failures will only continue

A pril 22 is E arth Day, which is in its 35 th year In addition to being innovative l e a r n ^ ing tools, these schoolyard habitats are a * perfect way to celebrate the m ilestoneKurt Kuban is ed itor of the C anton O b serve r He can be reached at (734) 459 2700 or by e mail at S' kkuban@oe homecomm net *

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BY HUGH GALLAGHERSTAFF WRITER

Freman Hendrix brought his campaign for mayor of Detroit to the suburbs Monday, saying Detroit can t solve its problems on its own and needs a leader who brings “experience integrity and reality to the position

Hendrix 54, chief of staff and deputy mayor for former Mayor Dennis Archer met with HomeTown Communications editors m Livonia

Hendrix is running against incum bent first-term Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Detroit City Councilwoman Sharon McPhail

The image of the city affects the entire region W hat hap pens in the city affects you Hendrix said

Using Archer as his model, Hendrix said his former boss was an inspiration to thou sands of people

He brought money and con­fidence to a city th a t we didn t

have before, Hendrix saidArcher reached out to other

parts of the state Hendrix said, and it paid off by human­izing the city’s mayor and the city itself

I t starts to change the dis cussion and how their (out- state) politicians campaign when it comes to the city of Detroit,” Hendrix said

This bridge building makes it harder for the opposition to rail against the city of Detroit, he said

In his campaign Web site, wwwfrem anhendnx com, Hendrix acknowledges that despite some pleasant residen­tial areas such as the Boston Edison neighborhood, the image of the city is one of crime, deterioration and neg lect But, he said, some sub­urbs are beginning to experi­ence their own similar prob­lems

As the suburbs grow more brown and more black, the close suburbs are aging The Southfields, Royal Oaks, Redfords and Dearborns have

more in common with the city It s aging vs development, he said

Detroit and its near suburbs need to work together to slow urban sprawl Hendrix said a key component is the develop­m ent o f a regional mass transit systemFAVORS LIGHT RAIL

Transportation has been the bane of our region I w ont even talk about Toronto, Washington or New York But we are at the bottom of every major urban area,” he said “The politics of race, party suburbs vs city Everyone bears some of the blame

Hendrix said he supports development of light rail lines and said he is interested in Femdales plan to begin its own mile of rail He said he would be willing to match them “mile for mile

But crime, not transporta­tion, is Hendnx s No 1 issue for obvious reasons ”

If we can t have a safe city people won t come to live and

Hendrix

work here/ he said He was critical of Kilpatrick

for increasing staffing a t the precincts a t the expense of cut­ting specialty units dealing with gangs and drugs, which Hendrix said were more effec­tive in dealing with th e most serious crime problems

On his Web site, Hendnx advocates a closer working relationship between the police departm ent and neighborhood

organizations He also advo cates a “zero tolerance” pro gram similar to those m Boston, New York and Los Angeles

The Web site says, The principle behind zero toler­ance is the idea th a t by cracking down on the minor cnmes, you can prevent the major ones

In addition to cnme, the citys other major problem is a pending financial crisis Hendnx said the city faces the real threat of bankruptcy He said the threat of going into receivership might be a lever for dealing with the city’s unions in next year s negotia tions

Hendnx supports a return to ‘ zero-based budgeting rather than across the board budget cuts He also advocates sharply reducing the num ber of city departments and reducing the number of management posi­tionsPARTNERSHIPS

H e said A rchers dem eanor

was helpful V a ttrac ting investm ent to 'th e city He said he would also seeks m ore private-ph^lic p a r t­nerships w ith business and private foundations H e said A rcher had a full t im ^ foun­dation liaison and he will also

H endrix acknow ledges th a t he has less nam e recognition th a n K ilpatrick o r M cPhail, who has previously ru n countywide for p rosecu to r and county executive But, he said , he w ants to be th e ^grown-up m th e cam paign

“I don’t know if there’s a can­didate who brings the experi­ence I can bring to the job,” he said Kwame came to office with a steep learning curve and it s evident m the way the city is being run ”

H endnx said he’s had a lot of success as a campaign manag­er, having managed Archer’s campaigns and Bill Clinton’s Michigan campaignhgallagher@oe homecomm net

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Bruce Konowalow expects La Balade Bodelaise, th e April 2 fund-raising d inner for students m th e Brigade program a t Schoolcraft College, to be an educational as well as sensual experience Guests will no t only be tre a t­ed to a six course dinner, b u t savor Bordeaux w ines from th e 1980s Certified Executive C hef M arcus H aight and post g raduate students from th e Brigade program are preparing d ish­es from two and th ree s ta r French restau ran ts to com ­plem ent the 6 l d iffe ien t b o t­tles of wine

File Boudt owner of Ehe Wine Company m Royal Oak,

along with a few of his fnends, is donating the wine Elie Wme specializes in French wines and is one of the largest purveyors of French wines in the country Boudt will be at the dinner to speak to what Bordeaux means and what the 1980s means to Bordeaux

Not only will the dinner pro­vide an education m Bordeaux wines bu t the money raised will allow Brigade students to go to Paris to learn firsthand about two- and three-star restaurants and the way food is prepared m France

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The delight is m the details - the tiny fig­ures on compacts, the delicate beadwork on purses, the intricate patterns on boxes

Collections bring pleasure to Bloomfield resident Trayce Fenton To her, collecting is a way o f life as well as a business

“I ve been a collector for years I t s a sort of passion of mine,’ Fenton said

“Basically it’s ju st what your eye goes to There are so many things to collect, it’s really a personal thing, it’s what you have a passion for Then when you go on the hunt, it’s excit­in g ”

Her early interest in antiques led her to become an antiques dealer Formerly an employee a t Cowboy leader m Birmingham, she is now a dealer at Crimson Rose Antiques m Birmingham

Fenton is also a committee mem ber for The Community House Antiques and Garden Show, taking place next m onth at The Community House in Birmingham (see re la te d i te m o n p a g e 3 )

“I’ve always had an appreciation for col­lecting,” she said

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A rc h ite c tu ra l e le m e n ts in th e Fenton hom e m ake d is t in c t iv e s h e lv e s f o r such item s a s c e llu lo id boxes

Trayce Fen ton h e re w ith fa m ily p e t C is co h a s a lw a y s a p p re c ia te d c o lle c t in g B e lo w from le f t p u rs e s w ith d e lic a te b e a d w o rk a re Fen ton s fa v o r ite s o th e r a n t iq u e s fe a tu re fa s c in a t in g .d e ta ils* an d cg w boy b o o ts a ls o a re p a r t o f th e c o lle c t ib le s

Antiques offer lifelong adventure to expertBY MARY KLEMIC

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W ith elements that include detec­tive work, history lessons and sus­pense, exploring the field of antiques is always an adventure

And i t has been a lifelong adven­ture for A n tiq u e s R o a d sh o w appraiser Leslie Keno, who hosts F in d ' on PBS with his twin brother, Leigh

Leslie Keno will visit the area next month for events connected with The Community House Antiques and Garden Show (see re la ted i te m )

‘ The great th ing about antiquing and

the antiques field is all o f us are always learning,” he said m a phone

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interview recently ‘ Certainly the more pieces you look at m flea mar­kets, antique shows, auction houses

the better“We can t always pick u p pieces m

museums, it’s ju st really im portant to get ou t I ts im portant to do research, in 'the library, on the Internet Tty to specialize and research that area as much as possi­b le”

A t a brunch Fnday, April 15, at

the Townsend Hotel m Birmingham, Keno will speak on Hidden Treasures Masterpieces of American Furniture

His talk will feature discussions of discoveries from the 2000 book H id d e n T reasures S e a r c h in g fo r M a sterp ieces o f A m e r ic a n F u rn itu r e , which the Keno brothers wrote with Joan Barzilay Freund

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M e tro p o lita n R o se S o c ie tyThe Metropolitan Rose Society will meet 715 pm Friday April 1 at the Royal Oak Semor/Commumty Center 3500 Marais east of Crooks and north of 13 Mile RoadTom Taylor noted rose judge and con suiting rosanan will speak on Everything You Wanted to Know About Pruning Your Roses Admission is free The public may attendFor more information call (248) 689 9529

Fa rm ing ton G a rd e n C lubThe Farmington Garden Club will meet at noon Monday April 4 at Longacre House on the west side of Farmington Road between 10 and 11 Mile Composting experts Jane and Allan Geisler will speak on Organic Gardening showing slides and dis cussing gardens in which only organic products are used Guests are welcome

L iv o n ia G a rd en C lub The Livonia Garden Club will meet 7 30 p m Tuesday April 5 at the Livonia Senior Center Five Mile at Farmington RoadCarole Czechowski will demonstrate how to develop and maintain topiar les Visitors are welcome

B e v e r ly H il ls G a rd en C lub The Beverly Hills Garden Club will meet Tuesday April 5 at the Beverly Hills Village Office 18500 W 13 Mile Ann Cline will present the 1 p m pro gram Iris Guests are welcome

P e re n n ia lsLearn start up tips for the gardener who is new to perennial flowers m Perennial Tips a class scheduled Wednesday April 6 at The Community House in Birmingham Fee is $22 To register and for more information call The Community House at (248)644 5832 or v isit www community house comIn the class you will receive informa hon on plant selection planting and care that will save you time and money and m ike your garden look more like a catalog picture sooner Instructor Ju lia Dingle has been an advanced master gardener since 1995 and an instructor with the Michigan School of Gardening since 1999 She is a principal of The Classic Garden a

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D ow n rive r R o se S o c ie ty The Downriver Rose Society will meet 7 9 p m Wednesday April 6 at the Brownstown Community Center 21311 Telegraph in Brownstown south of Sibley and north of West Road Admission is free The public may attendFor more information call Mike at (877) 860 5364 or Nancy at (734) 461 1230George Hartley former district direc tor of the American Rose Society will speak on Roses One on one A Guide for Beginners In his talk Hartley will review all the basics of rose growing from selecting bed preparation care and how to handle problems and share colorful slides of his favorite rose varietiesHartley has grown roses for decades and is a well known exhibitor speaker and writer

Roses W estRoses West will meet 7 30 9 30 p m Thursday April 7 at the Novi Community Center 45175 W 10 Mile The program will be Growing Roses One on one by George Hartley

G arden de s ig nLearn how to select and arrange plants for individual beds or small areas within a landscape and see basic methods for putting the design on paper in Garden Design a class meeting five Saturdays beginning April 9 at The Community House in BirminghamFee is $168 The class has pre requi sitesTo register and for more information call The Community House at (248) 644 5832 or visit www community house comInstructor Pam Palechek owns and oper ates Petal Pushers and has been design mg and maintaining commercial and res identia! gardens and landscapes for 20 years She has been a seraor instructor with the Michigan School of Gardening since its inception

G re a t G a rd en sGoldner Walsh Nursery continues its Cabin Fev£r Lecture Series with Great Gardens of America 7 pm Friday April 15 a benefit for the Belle Isle Conservatory

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Speaker Julia Janrak Goldner Walsh s garden center manager and buyer will take you on an exciting travelog of her favorite gardens seen on her buy mg trips across America Cost is $12 50 per person Seating is limited and reservations are required Call (248) 332 6430 for more informa tion or to make a reservation Goldner Walsh is at 559 Orchard Lake Road in PontiacThe evening will include a slide pres entation of public and private gardens she has visited m Napa Valley Florida Colorado Washington DC Texas New York Oregon Georgia Ohio Pennsylvania and Wyoming Learn how the gardens have inspired Jamak as a gardener and garden center buyerRefreshments will be served

Schoo l o f G a rden ingThe Michigan School of Gardening offers a variety of classes for differ ent levels at 29429 Six Mile in Livonia just west of Middlebelt and at Goldner Waish 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 michigangardemng com The schedule includes Ins and Outs of Plants Mondays April 418 in Livonia (fee is $102) Weeds Tuesday April 5 in Livonia or Thursday April 14 in Pontiac ($42) Pruning Trees and Shrubs three sessions beginning Wednesday April 6 in Livonia ($102) Soivmg Common Pest and Disease Problems four sessions beginning Wednesday April 6 in Pontiac ($137) Choosing and Using Annuals and Perennials five sessions beginning Thursday April 7 in Pontiac ($168) Designing the Outdoor Living Room Saturday April 9 in Pontiac ($42) and Garden Maintenance Workshop four sessions beginning Tuesday April 12 in Livonia ($137)I f you have an item fo r the calendar please su b m it i t a t lea s t two w eeks in advance o f th e da te it shou ld b e pub l is te d S e n d to Ken Abram czyk A t Home Editor O bserver S Eccentric N ew spapers 36251 Schoolcraft Livonia M l48150 o r e m ailkabram czyk@ oe hom eco m m n e t

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No o th er anim al causes such diverse feelings as cats

W hen som eone dislikes dogs, they say, I don t like dogs ’ W hen som eone d is­likes cats, th ey say, I hate ca ts’’

I th in k cats are pretty cool They re individuals, m uch like people, an d control the ir em otions b e tte r th an dogs

I would still say I’m a dog person, b u t I can understand why cats now outnum ber dogs as pets in th e U nited States

Cats can have th e ir p rob­lem s They can be destruc­tive, or foul areas o f the hom e w ith th e ir urine People can ge t to th e end of th e ir rope w ith th e ir cat in an awful h u rry

A t the end o f th a t rope is often eu than asia

The m ost com m on cause of death o f cats m th is country annually is eu thanasia for behavioral problem s, espe­cially ba th roo m behavior m in app ropria te spots

W hen I speak to a cat lover about th e concerns of behav­ioral problem s, it often seems alm ost like a joke One o f those ‘ it only happens to th e o ther guy th ings

W hen I m ention how often th e in app ropria te behavidr leads to euthanasia , they will look appalled W hat kind of m onster w ould ever do th a t to an innocen t c rea tu re9

T hat s w here they re wrong

M ost people who reach th a t decision have tried and tried to co rrec t things Perhaps th ey m ade m istakes early, b u t usually they have m ade real a ttem p ts to make th ings righ t

After you’ve spen t a lo t of tim e and m oney trying to stop th e behavior, when the new couch becom es a litte r box, fru stra tion makes you realize som eth ing needs to be done

E uthanasias for health issues can be difficult, w ith people w eeping from th e in tense pa in o f th e ir loss

W hen a ca t which has soiled th e house gets pu t down, a com bination of grief and guilt h u rts owners sobadly they often can’t come in, sending a spouse or friend w ith th e anim al, often

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calling la te r for reassurance they did th e righ t th ing

The best way to deal w ith th is problem w ould be to avoid it completely, to keep th is behavior from ever becom ing an issue

W hen you first get a ca t or kitten, m ake sure he or she has access to litte r boxes Yes, th a t was plural

The ru le o f thum b would be th a t you should have one m ore litte r box th an you have cats (for exam ple, th ree cats means four litte r boxes)Clean them every day to every o ther day T hink about the cool new self-cleaning boxes if your tim e disappears like m ine does

Cats usually housebreak easily, b u t keeping th e k itten m th e room w ith the litte r when you leave certainly can help

W here should the boxes be placed9 I once heard of a col­lege president looking over a new area o f cam pus, with new buildings separated by a grassy field and th e planners were asking h im where to place th e walkways

He to ld th em no t to W ait a year, and com e back

W hen they did, he looked over the grassy area and pointed a t th e w ear patterns the students had created

T hat is w here you p u t the walkways, he said

I recom m end placing th ree or four litte r boxes in places you w ouldn t m ind having them T here will be one or two the cat w on t use, which can be rem oved Litter boxes don’t cost a whole lot, espe­cially th e uncovered litter boxes, which they seem to like more, anyway

W hen you first see abnor­m alities, call th e vet and have the cat s urine tested Cats and urinary tract p rob­lems go together like Shar peis and wrinkles Elim inate health concerns before alter mg behavior

Once you ve established the behavior problem s, use a

bu t usually th e y have m ade

t)lack ligh t to locate the urine, as i t w ill often fluo­resce (glow) u n d er black ligh t Use a good, enzymatic cleaner to get th e smell out (not vinegar o r am m onia1)

Once you ve rid yourself o f th e smells, try pu tting small am ounts o f th e ca t s food or trea ts on th e affected area Ju s t as you w ould never ren t an ap a rtm en t w here th e to i­let is in th e kitchen, cats don t w an t to use th e ba th ­room w here th ey eat

D oing these sim ple th ings usually m akes a vast differ­ence For som e cats this won t w ork Rem em ber, cat logic and h u m an logic are not th e sam e

If these steps don’t work, call your vet, and ask about behaviorists A num ber of vets a n d tra in e rs have special in terests in ca t behavior, and m ight be able to help out, e ither sim ply w ith m ore little tricks, or som etim es even using drug therapy

Rem em ber, though, cats do n o t have abnorm al urinary behavior ou t o f spite W hile stress m ight in itia te the problem , th ey don’t urinate around th e house looking for vengeance They don’t see th e prob lem w ith w etting around th e house

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D r B ra d D a v is is Medical D irector fo r the VGA of Garden City 2085 Inkster Road Garden C ity Ml 48135 Mail questions and comments there He s also one of the hosts of the nationa lly synd icated radio show Animal Talk V is it the web s te w w w Am m alta lkrad iocom Emai l questions or com m ents to Gue$tions@ anim alta lkrad io com

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There is also a choice of additional in terior protection using pressure mats, photo­electric beam s, ultrasonic, infrared and microwave sys­tem s and other m otion or space-detection devices

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EXPO Design Center will unveil its new products that best embody true Mediterranean style by transforming each store into a sleek Mediterranean hideaway for a Home Show The show will take place during regular EXPO store hours Friday Sunday April t 3 The event is free and will feature a giveaway and cooking demonstrations EXPO Design Centers are at 686 E Big Beaver Road in Troy (phone (248) 689 3346) 7200 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield (phone (248) 865 7590) and 45160 Utica Park Boulevard in Utica (phone (586) 726 1500)From exquisite mosaic tile to stunning stone fountains the best of the Mediterranean is represented in the productsFor an authentic Mediterranean expe rience consumers will be able to attend cooking demonstrations spon sored by GE Appliances where they can sample and learn how to cook cui sine of the exotic region Consumers will have the chance to win an eight day trip for two to Rome so that they can have a Mediterranean experi ence of their ownIn addition each store will give away one 18 by 18 inch mosaic tile Le Grazie mural from the Canova Collection by Bisazza

Home decorHaberman Fabrics 905 S Mam in Royal Oak offers home decor classes for different sewing skill levels

Call (248) 541 0010 e mail ContactUs@HabermanFaOricscom or visit www HabermanFabncs com In Beginner Pillow (three Tuesdays beginning April 5) beginning sewers will learn the basics while making two beautiful decorative square or rectan gular pillows using bias cut fabric covered cording and inserted trims Fee is $60The class will include learning how to use a rotary cutter cutting bias and using a zipper foot to cover cording Many of the techniques will apply to future home decorating classes In Traditional Slipcover (six Thursdays beginning April 7) learn to make a fit ted slipcover for a side chair or sim pie armchair Bring your chair to the first class it will stay in the classroom until the last session Fee is $120

Modernism preview The gala preview of the Michigan Modernism Exhibition will benefit ArtServe Michigan and the Detroit Area Art Deco Society The preview will take place 710 p m Friday April 22 at the Southfield Civic 4 Center 26000 Evergreen between 10 and 11 Mile RoadTickets are $65 in advance $75 at the door $150 Patron Tickets are available at www art servemichigan org/moderne and at Artspace (phone (248) 2581540) and David Klein Gallery (phone (248) 433 3700) in Birmingham Decades in Plymouth (phone (734) 354 0142)

Hersh s at the Boardwalk in West Bloomfield (phone (248) 626 7776) Lemberg Gallery in Ferndale (phone (248) 591 6623) Kmghtsbndge Antique Mali in Northville (phone (248) 344 7200) and Antiques on Main (phone (248) 705 9665) and Deco Doug (phone (248) 547 3330) in Royal Oak The preview will feature select wines sophisticated light fare and DU powdr blu Attendees will be able to shop an assortment of furnishings art work and collectibles including art glass jewelry sculpture lamps and vintage clothing The Michigan Modernism Exposition a display and sale of items of 20th century design will take piace to Sunday April 24 at the Southfield Municipal Complex on Evergreen at Civic Center Drive (101/2 Mile Road) It will feature 80 exhibitors ArtServe Michigan is a nonprofit statewide organization that builds support for the arts artists and cul tural activities in Michigan The Detroit Area Art Deco Society a private not for profit corporation was founded in 1986 by a group of col lectors and enthusiasts interested in the decorative objects architecture and style of the Art Deco period If you have an item for the calendar please submit it at least two weeks in advance of the date it should be pub hsned Send to Ken Abramczyk At Home Editor Observer & Eccentric Newspapers 36251 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 or e mail kabram czyk@oe homecomm net

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“There’s a great story about a lady who found a games table at a flea market for $25,” said Keno, who will also be special guest at a preview party Thursday, April 14, at The Community House m Birmingham

Keno is senior vice presi­dent, senior specialist and director of business develop­ment, American furniture and decorative arts, Sotheby’s in New York

He has been involved in records set during his 25 years in the department

Keno was responsible for the 1987 sale of the Gen John Cadwalader Chippendale carved mahogany armchair ($2 75 million, a world record at the time for furniture) and the 1996 auction of the Meyer collection ($11 3 million, a world auction record for any single-owner collection of American furniture)

He unearthed in Pans a sil­ver-mounted mahogany secre­

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Leslie and Leigh have been engrossed m antiques since they were youngsters, declar­ing We are antiques dealers ’ in their personal diary when they were 12

“Growing up we had great parents who were very sup­portive, Leslie said We were going to flea markets in our parents arms

The boys grew up on proper­ty that contained pieces from the 19th century

That was our playground (For a) treasure hunt, we would go to flea market and garage sales out looking for antiques

We always appreciated the early things that show crafts­manship Pewter, stoneware, earthenware, ironware ’

Both studied art history at college Leigh has owned Leigh Keno American Antiques m Manhattan for the

last 18 years Leslies apartment and

Leigh s townhouse - both m Manhattan - are furnished with a mix of modern uphol­stered pieces and antiques Leslie collects 17th century Dutch Old Masters paintings and wants to start collecting 20th century modern design Find’ involves visiting homes around the country (“from the attic to the base­ment,’ Keno said) to find treas­ures It also features interior designer Alexa Hampton Specialists in restoration, reproductions and other fields explain more about objects, and viewers learn how to use certain items m their home and put them in the best location

It s very exciting, it s a lot of fun, Keno said

His advice includes “Buy what you love And encourage children to have respect for antiques but not to be afraid of them

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Fenton’s advice to cus­tomers is to put their antiques out m view rather than keep them out of sightUse ’em, display e m sh e saidPERFECT SETTING

At the Fenton residence, she practices what she preaches

The house, built m 1929, makes the perfect setting for antiques Almost every room offers a stage where various collections are placed to ideal effect

A wall of built-in shelves in the living room holds frames and covered glass jars, many of them featuring filigree designs and accented with semiprecious stones

Some contemporary frames with a vintage look stand comfortably among their antique counterparts

Vases are among an assort­ment of silver in a nearby cab­inet

In a hallway, a cabinet con­tains elegant perfume bottles, and enameled compacts from the 1920s from France and England with a variety of designsI like the figurals the best of these ” Fenton saidShe has a collection of glove

and other celluloid boxes from the early 1900s The boxes are like larger versions of the compacts with their decorated lids

Fenton’s real passion are the handbags that line many a shelf and form artistic arrangements on many a wall She has at least IOO purses, she says

“My eye goes to the Victorian ”These small purses, covered with Venetian beads, feature scenes - including an actual castle m Czechoslovakia - or designs - including carpet­like patternsOTHER COLLECTIONS

There are brass boxes, some of them standing on one side on shelves so their lids can be seen These include one from Austria from the early 1900s, with a lfttle bird that chirps and turns

Among other collections are hatpins, standing like tiny bouquets, and rocks includ­ing fool’s gold and petrified wood

Some of Fentons collections - such as pottery, rugs and cowboy boots - reflect the Southwest, where she used to live The ‘Southwestern room” features cowboy gloves on a wall and Skookum Indian dolls

I really appreciate the look of antiques It s my job to make sure we have enough

room for it all,’ said Fenton’s s husband, Randy, smiling ^

Randy bought Trayce a nseven-piece antique set that q/includes a frame, brush, ,ncomb, nail file and clothes brush The set was a wedding gift to the original owners, who never used them The Fentons have lived at their home for 15 years

“We kept the flavor of the older home, Trayce said “We wanted to keep the character”

Architectural elements, such as an old mantel and a column capital, make distinc­tive shelves Randy installed antique gates from a bank between rooms, and old doors to enclose a place to keep photo albumsNEW FEATURES

This year s antiques show, n the 15th annual, will have neW features, including outdoor DJ garden vignettes and designer tablescapesWe are thrilled to present many exciting additions to tbf£ 15th Annual Antiques and Garden Show,’ said Jackie Seflferman, chair of the show

Our goal was to create a fresh look for a long-standing quality show, and this year’s show, under new manage­ment, offers plenty of new choices for novice and experi­enced collectors ”mklemicl>oe homecomm net

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With decks changing from mere slabs to veritable multi­level outdoor living spaces, the idea of nailing a few boards together and declaring the job done just won’t cut it anymore

How you plan a really great deck retreat isn’t far rertgyved from the protracted process interior designers might go through for kitchen or bath makeovers

It’s the norm nowadays to pull out all the stops m deck creation, according to ode deck builder That means account­ing for entertaining, relaxation, privacy or simply enjoying the view

‘People expect their deck to be a lot of things and do a lot of things, said Tim Meisch, owner of Custom Cedar Decks in Mill Creek, Wash

As homeowners tack on more and more uses and activi­ties, deck sizes swell well beyond a 300- to 400-square- foot average, says Meisch

Homeowners can follow these steps to plot the deck of their dreams

■ Subdivide the deck into zones with one activity per zone Decide how much space to assign each activity such as grilling, dining, conversation area or outdoor spa tub

■ Consider a multi-level approach If space allows, fur­ther subdivide the deck into levels This defines the zones and offers visual variety

■ Vary the direction of boards from zone to zone A change in direction provides more visual stimulus and fur­ther differentiates the zones

■ Use decking material that gives the impression the deck is an extension of inside rooms

Western red cedar is still favored by homeowners who want an all natural look and character not found in man­

made substitutes■ Consider traffic flow and

wind directionLocate the gnll close to the kitchen door to minimise foot­steps If possible, keep file grill downwind from seatmg areas

Create enough space for guests to move freelv^t^ojit squeezing through spaces

■ Plan for sun and shade Cedar arbors or pergolas built over the deck offer a shield from harsh sun yet blend nicely with the surroundings Spdo trees, shrubs and discreet fences

One of the more frequent requests Meisch hears is to inlay octagonal cedar patterns beneath tables and dining areas

‘ It’s so unique that people mistake it for a decorative rug,” said Meisch

And although cedar weathers naturally, you can stain the inlay or surrounding boards for added effectOften underutilized is the potential for built-in bench seating along peripheral deck areas You won’t need as much deck furniture and you’ll bp able to accommodate a surpns- mg number of guests

Meisch has seen non-wood decking enter the market, but he makes a case for western red cedar as a decking prefer­ence for many homeowners who want the good looks of the real thingHe sees cedar as a superior ‘ transition material” between a deck and surrounding environ­ment

Cedar is naturally lower maintenance and dimensional­ly stable (which means it won’t twist)

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Brigade student Jordan Hoffman works on that evening s dinner at the American Harvest Restaurant at Schoolcraft College m Livonia The Brigade program provides advanced culmary training for postgraduate students

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Marcus Haight, certified executive chef and Brigade instructor, talks with Brigade student Scott Carey m the kitchen of the American Harvest Restaurant at Schoolcraft College in Livonia The restaurant features dinners created by the Brigade s postgraduate culinary arts students who are instructed by Haight and lunches by Schoolcraft s culinary arts students

BY KEN ABRAMCZYKSTAFF WRITER

Marcus Haight hopes to help give students in the Brigade program at Schoolcraft College some thing he always wanted as a young chef

A tnp to France That s why Haight, cer­

tified executive chef and Brigade instructor m the Culinary Arts Department at Schoolcraft College, and the seven Brigade students will be creating a six- course dinner to accompa­ny some of the finest wines of the Bordeaux region of France at La Balade Bordelaise at Schoolcraft College April 2 (See related item ) Profits from the event will fund the students’ trip to Paris

Bruce Konowalow, director of culinary arts program at Schoolcraft College, said the event grew out of need to get money to send the stu­

dents to EuropeWe were looking for a way to raise some funds, Konowalow said One of our students worked for a wine vendor, Elie Boudt (of Elie Wine Company in Royal Oak), and he asked him if he was interested in helping m some way Elie met with chef Marcus and between the two of them, that (fund-raising dinner) is what came out”Haight wanted the stu­dents to Pans to get famil­iar with the city, so they can be comfortable with moving there and working there once they complete Schoolcraft’s Brigade pro­gram ‘I wanted them to go to France for a week and see the passion they have there for the food, wine and service and how its part of every facet of their lives,’ Haight said 1 wanted them to go into that culture, the bistros and brasseries, the three-

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VisTa Gala returns to SchoolcraftGuests at the Schoolcraft College

Foundation’s VisTa Gala fund-rais­er will stroll through the Culinary Arts Departments state-of-the-art kitchens, while sampling gourmet cuisme and interacting with stu­dent chefs and their certified exec­utive and master chef instructors

The event, m the VisTaTech Center, includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6 30 p m , plated salad and welcome at 7 30 p m followed

by a strolling dinner through the American Harvest Restaurant and the production, charcuterie, bake shop, pastry and demonstration kitchens A dessert buffet follows at 9 30 p m and a live auction for Have Your Own Restaurant A t Least fo r One Night The highest bidder wins a dinner for 50 in the American Harvest Restaurant, pre­pared by the instructor-chefs and their students

Every ticket holder automatically is entered in the drawing for dinner and Jaguar gift packages The Matt Michaels Tno will provide music for dancing

The award-wmmng Schoolcraft culmaiy arts students, under die supervision of their chef-instructors, will prepare a meal with an interna­tional flair The dishes will include an

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Cnsper styles of chardonnay are the easiest to match with food After over 20 years of winemak­ing, Fetzer Vineyards Dennis Martin has hit many home runs with chardonnay But the 2003 Fetzer Valley Oaks Chardonnay ($10) maybe among his best One-third was barrel fermented

with the balance fermented m stainless steel tanks to preserve fruity aromas and true chardon­nay charactersWhen food and wine zealot chef John Ash, culinary director for Fetzer Vineyards aijd spokesperson for Brown- Forman Beverages Worldwide, likes a wine especially well (like he does the |0 0 3 Fetzer Valley Oaks Chardonnay), his culinary creative genius goes wild and he creates a new recipe

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Welcome spring with spinach and eggs Enjoy angel food or sponge cakeFrom the American Institute for Cancer Research

Eggs are ancient symbols for spring and for rebirth

Many people began avoiding eggs when their high cholesterol content became a health concern For healthy adults, the American Heart Association recommends a limit of three or four egg yolks a week, provided your daily intake of cholesterol is below300 mil bgrams So you can enjoy eggs m moderation.

Eggs are classified for market according to USDA standards for size and quality So an egg graded AA is deemed of higher quality than one that gets a B Most reapes call for large eggs The color of the egg's shell - white or brown - depends on the breed of hen that laid i t Color has no bearing on taste or nutritive value

Egg whites are an excellent

source of protein and riboflavin Egg yolks contain all of die egg’s fat and are a good source of pro­tein, iron, vitamins A and D, choline and phosphorus

Eggs must always be refrig­erated When stored at room temperature, they lose more quality in one day than m a week m the refrigerator Eggs should be kept in the carton m which they came, putting them in the refrigerator s egg con­tainer exposes them to odors and damage Eggs used within a week will have the best flavor and cooking quality But they can be refrigerated for up to a month, if the shells are intact

Tomato egg nests with spinach braschetta are a nice way to cele­brate the arrival of springT o m a t o E g g N e s t s w i t h S p i n a c h

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Set baking rack in center of oven Preheat oven to 400 degreesSlice tops off tomatoes Scoop out soft flesh and seeds,

turning each tomato into a cup-like shell Break 1 egg into small cup Slide it into one tomato shell Set shell in a casserole dish (that has a cover) large enough to hold 4 tomato shells Repeat with remaining eggs Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper Cover casserole

Bake until egg whites are soft­ly set all the way through, (not

runny), about 20 to 30 min­utes Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat Saute garlic 1 minute, taking care not to let it color Add spinach all at once Stir with wooden spoon until leaves are coated with oil and wilted Cook, stirring occa­sionally, until tender, about 4 minutes Turn spinach onto cutting board and chop coarsely

To serve, spread a quarter of spinach over each slice of bread Place one slice on each of 4 plates Using tongs or large spoons, set a baked tomato on each spmach-topped bread slice Serve immediatelyMakes 4 servingsPer serving 254 calories, 10

g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 30 g carbohydrate, 13 g pro­tein, 5 g dietary fiber, 300 mg sodiumRecipe courtesy of the American institute for Cancer Research

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Have egg whites at room temperature Since eggs vary in size, most of the angel food cake reapes call for “cups” of egg white

Separate the yolk and white very carefully, having just a lit­tle yolk will hinder the balance of the whites

Use cream of tartar It helps stabilize the foam and adds to the whiteness of the cake

Beat the sugar m well Use a finely granulated sugar

Cake flour will make a high rising angel food cake, which mixes m easier and makes a fine texture, while unbleached all-purpose doesn’t allow the Cake to rise quite as high

If you fold the remaining sugar and flour into the batter, do it carefully so you don’t break down the trapped air

Don t grease the pan unless making a roll (Grease the bot­tom of the jellyroll pan so that the cake is easy to remove to cool and roll) Grease m a tube pan eliminates the egg batter “climbing” the sides of the pan The cake will not be light, airy or as high

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La Balade BordelatseW h a t : La Baiade Bordelaise a fund raising dinner featuring some of the finest wines from the Bordeaux region of France A six course dinner will be prepared by certified executive chef Marcus Haight and postgraduate students in the co! leges Brigade programWhere: VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty between Six Mile and Seven Mile roads in Livonia When: Saturday April 2Tickets: Prices per person will vary between $150 and $350 depending on wines at each table (The $350 table is sold o u t) Diners may purchase a specific number of tickets or an entire table There will be no refunds for the dinner and a portion of the ticket price is tax deductibleTo order tickets call Kathryn at (734) 462 4400 Ext 5507 Ticket requests will be filled in the order in which they are received The dinner held in the American Harvest Restaurant will accommodate 100 guests O ther details: The wines have been collected through the efforts of S Elie Boudt of Elie Wine Company in Royal Oak Vineyards represented include Chateau Gruaud Larose Chateau Beychevelle Chateau iioville Barton Chateau Palmer and Chateau Figeac (All wines were produced between 1980 and 1990 and are at the peak of their complexity and richness Many are unavailable except from pn vate collections) Diners at each table will sample six distinct Bordeaux wines

VisTa GalaWhat Second annual VisTa Gala Chefs at Schoolcraft s Culinary Arts Department will prepare foods as guests stroll through the instructional kitchens inside the VisTaTech Center Proceeds benefit Schoolcraft s Culinary Arts program Where VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty between Six Mile and Seven Mile roads in Livonia When 630 p m Saturday April 23Tickets $150 per person a portion of that is a charitable contribution to benefit students in the culinary arts programDetails: The black tie optional evening is sponsored by Jaguar of Novi and concludes with a live auction of a dinner for 50 in the college s American Harvest Restaurant

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star and two star restaurants and see the difference in the level of intensity

For the upcoming wine dinner fund-raiser, Haight wanted to create French dishes similar to die Parisian restaurants the Brigade students will visit I had to look at dishes that could stand up to full-bodied wines, Haight said “The menu should stand up to it and not detract from it

The menu will feature celery root ravioli with oyster and portabella mushroom filling, roasted grouper, roasted breast of squab, grilled veal medallions and classic apple tart tatrn Diners at each table will sample six distinct Bordeaux winesBUILDING BRIGADE

The Brigade program is a postgraduate program, direct­ed by Haight, and provides advanced training m all aspects of restaurant opera­tions It is named after the chefs training program devel­oped byAuguste Escoffier m the late 1800sEach student works five weeks at a station for a total of nine stations over the 45 weeks of the class ‘ Brigade gives them a little more time in each station,” Haight said “Over a five-week period you’ll get five different menus

For example, a chef working the soup station creates 35 dif­ferent sauces and 20 different soups By the end of the fourth day on the soup station, they 11 have mastered the menu m terms of timing of ingredients and preparation, Haight said

“(The Brigade student) will build on the core of the program with soup and sauces,’ Haight said. “When all thats clear, they develop into really strong cooks

?You can see - and its bla­tantly obvious by the fourth or fifth rotation - the confidence, knife skills, organization, and the cooking abilities that they are gaming,” Haight said “You cane see everyone jump up on the skill level ”Haight is trying to arrange for two of the seven Bngade students - Jordan Hoffman and Scott Carey - to work one day at Taillevent a three-star restaurant m Paris

The students will visit France during the 30th week

of Bngade s 45-week course, the week of April 30-May 9

Freeman, a cook II at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, said Bngade “gives you the proper tools and helps build a founda­tion in the industry”

‘ It gives you a familiarity of what you will run into,” Freeman said Freeman started the program in pastnes, and by the fifth week, he said he had a “high comfort level’ m prepar­ing menngues, sponges and classical French pastnes Freeman credits Haight’s expe­rience as a certified executive chef and certified executive pastry chef The program is also more intense m areas of plate presentation, sauces and the finer details of the proper techniques, such as crisping’ a fish In fact, the repetition of the techniques helps the chefs so much so that “I don’t even realize I m doing it differently, Hoffman saidSOUP'S ON

Hoffman, originally from Adrian but now living m Livonia, worked on soups the week ofthis interview Soups are a very integral part of every restaurant It’s the one thing

that’s sometimes overlooked,” Hoffman said ‘It comes early m the meal and it should pop on the palate It should not be neglected ”

‘France is the mother of all cuisine Pans is a melting pot of all regional styles, and they’ve created an amalgama­tion of a national cuisine from the bistro to the brassene, and from the Michelm three-star

‘ It s a lot of restaurants doing the right thing every time They are committed to the earth and food with so much passion To expenence food the way Parisians would is an expenence m and of itself”Scott Carey of Lakeland is a sous chef at Barton Hills Country Club where Mike Trombley, who today is certi­fied executive chef at St John’s Golf and Conference Center m Plymouth Township, told him of the Bngade program

“I m seeing what to do with the soups and what gives them more flavor, and how to utilize everything,” Carey said Things turn out a lot better

The week of the interview for this story Carey had worked on asparagus soup, potato and sorrel, ginger and carrot and

New England clam chowder Haight gives them pointers

on wine reduction and how to incorporate that into the soup, timing and techniques on soup vaneties, Carey said

Carey expects France will “enlighten ’ him “I like to trav­el, and I like to see different cultures I ts just awesome, to be able to see everything there, Carey said

Konowalow hopes the dm ner will help raise $15,000

‘ Students will have to put up their plane fare which is about $700 per student, and what we’re trying to do is raise the balance of money for their food and other transportation, or about $2,500 per student ’ “This trip is written into the program, so every group will be participating in itkabramczyk@oe homecomm net (734)953 2107

Puree of Carrot Soup With Ginger And Apple CiderSoup2 tablespoons butter 2 onions diced 1 leek whites 4 celery stalks sliced 1/4 cup ginger grated

1 quart white wine

1/4 cup apple cider reduction (see below)

21/2 quarts carrots peeled and sliced

21/2 quarts chicken stock2 potatoes diced 1 quart cream1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

Apple Cider Reduction 6 cups apple cider

Apple cider reduction Reduce to 3/4 cup or sauce consistency Use some m stage three and the rest to garnish the top of the soup Set asideMelt butter and sweat togeth­er slowly the onion, leek whites, celery and ginger Reduce au sec (or until nearly dry) the white wine Reduce apple cider Cook till tender the carrots, chicken stock, potatoes, one quart cream, rice wine vinegar and apple cider reduction Puree and fine strain

Recipe courtesy of Marcus Haight cer tified executive chef and Brigade instructor at Schoolcraft College

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Soup revises classic pot roastSlow Cooker Pot Roast Soup

chock full of tender beef and veg etables in a savory broth, is a deli­cious twist on the classic pot roast Its made with beef chuck shoulder pot roast - which is cut into 12 large chunks to create two “mini’ pot roasts per serving Easy too, just put everything in tiie slow cooker and let the beef cook, unattended, to fork-tender­ness Depending upon your pref­erence, this reape can also be prepared conventionally on the stovetop or m just minutes with fully-cooked beef pot roast

Another delicious soup that is short on prep time but long on flavor is Quick Asian Beef, Vegetable & Noodle Soup Pairing pantry staples such as ramen noodles, beef broth, soy sauce and frozen stir-fried veg­etables with lean beef round tip steak strips, this flavorful dish goes from chopping block to soup bowl m less than half an hour And, remember these quick-cookmg steak slices should be added to the soup at last minute, then immediately remove the soup from the heat so as to not overcook the beef

One serving of either of these delicious soups is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, and zinc, and a good source of fiberSlow Cooker Pot Roast Soup

1 boneless beef chuck shoulderpot roast (21/2 pounds)

2 cups chopped onions1 can (141/2 ounces) diced toma

toes with green peppers and onions undrained

1 cup frozen hash brown pota toes (cubes)

1 cup ready to serve beef broth 1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

crushed1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups broccoli slaw 1/2 cup frozen peas

Cut beef pot roast into 12 equal pieces Place in 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 quart slow cooker Add onions tomatoes, potatoes, broth, garlic, thyme salt and pepper Cover and cook on High five to six hours or on Low eight to nine hours or until beef is fork tender (No stirring is nee essarv daring cooking) Stir m broccoli slaw, continue cooking,

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For a change of pace, simmer a soup starring veal The deli­cate flavor of the veal seasoned with garlic and marjoram, paired with potatoes, corn and zucchini, is delicious

To make this simple soup, first brown the pieces of veal on all sides Browning adds extra rich flavor Next comes the broth and seasonings Then let the soup simmer gently, covered, without peeking (Your work is done until it s time for the vegetables)

When the veal has simmered about 45 minutes, add the veg­etables beginning with the potatoes and com This way, the vegetables don’t overcook, yet the veal will be fork-tender

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Pairing pantry staples such as ramen noodles, beef broth and soy sauce with lean beef round tip steak strips quick Asian beef, vegetable and noodle soup goes from chopping block to soup bowl in less than half an hour covered, 30 minutes or until broccoli slaw is crisp tender Turn off slow cooker Stir in peas let stand covered five minutes Makes six servings

VariationsConventional Range Top Vari­ation Increase ready-to-serve beefbroth to one can (13 3/4 to 14-1/ 2 ounces) Cut beef pot roast into 12 equal pieces Place

m stockpot Add onions, toma toes broth garlic, thyme salt and pepper bring to a boil Reduce heat cover tightly and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until pot roast is fork tender Stir m broccoli slaw and potatoes bring to aboil Reduce heat, continue simmering uncovered five mm utes or until potatoes are tender and broccoli slaw is crisp tender Remove from heat Stir in peas let stand five minutes

Fully Cooked Pot Roast (Range-Top) Variation Substi tute two packages (17 ounces each) refrigerated fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy or au jus for beef chuck shoulder pot roast Remove beef pot roast from containers reserve 1/2 cup gravy or au jus Place reserved gravy or au jus onions potatoes, broth garlic, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper in stockpot, bring to a boil Reduce heat, cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are just tender

Meanwhile trim fat from beef pot roast cut into 12 equal pieces Stir in beef pieces, toma­toes and broccoli slaw bnng to a

2 garlic cloves minced k teaspoon salt3 h cups water1 can (13 3M o 1 4 /a ounces)

ready to serve beef broth 1 tablespoon chopped fresh

marjoram, or 1 /* teaspoons dried marjoram leaves crushed

U teaspoon coarse grind black pepper

h pound red potatoes cut intok inch cubes (about 1% cups)

1 h cups fresh corn kernels or frozen whole kernel corn

1 small zucchini cut length wise in half then cut cross wise intoA inch sllices

In Dutch oven heat two tea­spoons oil over medium, heat until hot Add veal and garlic,% at a time and brown evenly, stir ring occasionally, add remaining oil as needed Return all veal to

boil Reduce heat, continue sim menng covered 13 to 15 mm utes or until broccoli slaw is crisp tender and beef is heated through (Stir m small amount of water to achieve desired soup consistency if necessary)Remove from heat Stir in peas let stand five minutes

Nutrition information per serving 298 calories 8gfat(2g saturated fat, 4 g monounsatu- rated fat) 100 mg cholesterol 686 mg sodium 20gcarbohy drate 3 6 g fiber 35 g protein 4 3 mg niacin 0 5 mg vitamin B6 3 2 meg vitamin B12 5 3 mg iron, 33 3 meg selenium 8 7 mg zincRecipe courtesy of the Cattlemen s Beef Board and the National Cattlemens Beef Assoc ation

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11/2 pounds boneless beef round tip steaks cut 1/4 to 1/8 inch tti ck

2 packages (3 ounces each) Orieotal flavored instant ramen noodles broken up

3 cans (13 3/4 to 141/2 ounceseach) ready to serve beef broth

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Stack beef steaks cut length wise in half then crosswise into 1 inch wide strips Set aside Remove seasoning packets from ramen noodles set aside Com­bine broth water, vinegar soy sauce ginger garlic and vegeta bles m stockpot bnng to a boil Stir m noodles bnng to a boil Cook and stir three minutes Stir m steak slices and contents of seasoning packets Immediately remove from heat Let stand, covered five minutes Makes six servings

Nutrition information per serving 350 calories 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat 4 g monounsatu rated fat) 69 mg cholesterol 1468 mg sodium 31 g carbohy drate, 3 4 g fiber 31 g protein 4 8 mg niacin 0 4 mg vitamin B6 2 5 meg vitamin B12 4 8 mg iron 317 meg selenium 6 2 mg zincRer pe courtesy of the Cattlemen s Beef Board and the National Cattlemens Beef Association

pan season with saltAdd water broth, marjoram and pepper to pan bring to a

boil Reduce heat to low cover tightly and simmer 45 minutesAdd potatoes and com continue simmering, covered, 15 minutes or until veal and vegetables are ten der Add zucchini, simmer cov ered five minutes or until zucchini

is ensp-tender Makes six servingsNutrition information per serving 264 calories, 9 gfat(2 g saturated fat 4 g monounsatu rated fat) 104 mg cholesterol 583 mg sodium, 14 g carbohy drate, 2 0 fiber, 31 g protein 8 7 mg niacin 0 4 mg vitamin B6 1 5 meg vitamin B12 1 8 mg iron, 12 1 meg selenium 4 9 nig zinc

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Fioor hockey was one of the many different activities offered to participants m the High Velocity Sports all-sports camp this week The camp averaged 30 attendees per day

Eight-year-old Michael Hoover fights for possession of the bail with 9- year-old Derek Ebeiing Monday afternoon during a drill at a spring-break soccer camp held at High Velocity Sports in Canton

Sports camps keeps kids busy during breakBY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

Spring Break ‘05 is no day at the beach for several area youngsters who are participating m two cApips at Canton’s High Velocity Sports this week.

It’s even betterWhile thousands of metropolitan

Detroit residents flocked to southern states for surf, sun and warmer tem­peratures, many who stayed have found that the all-sports camp and soccer camp offered by HVS provide as much fun and activity for kids between the ages of 5 and 12 as a trip to the sunshine states

“The kids are having a blast,’ said HVS spokesperson Elaine Mavndis “We change the activities every 40 minutes, so there’s no time for them to get bored The kids play a variety of sports, including soccer, flag football and kick ball We also offer several backyard games like dodge ball and relay races We even had a potato-sack race We try to mix it up and offer a wide variety of activities

“What we’ve found this year and last year when we started this camp is that a lot of kids will sign up for only the first day, but they like it so much they end up coming back for the entire week.’

An average of 30 kids per day have attended the all-sports camp this week, Mavridis said, while the two- hour soccer camp has attracted around 20 youngsters daily

“This is the first year w&’ve offered the soccer camp, she said “Kids that play on teams that are involved in the Canton Soccer Club get to work with trainers on a regular basis, but that isn’t the case with recreation teams One nice thing about this camp is that it allows all the kids an opportunity to use the Canton Soccer Club trainers, so they can learn a lot about the sport in a week s time ’The soccer camp, which is also offered during the summer, was designed to help recreational players hone their dribbling, shooting, pass­ing and defensive skills before the upcoming outdoor season starts

The all-sports camp, which is also an HVS summer offering, was set up m half-day segments for kids between the ages of 5 and 8 and in full-day segments for youths between the ages of 8 and 12

“Our mstructor-to-]kid ratio is 1-to- 10, so all of the kids get a lot of atten­tion,’ Mavndis saidewright@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108

Unhittable!15-year-old P-CEP transfer

student is armed with 120-mph fastballomorrow, April 1, will be a ground-breaking — no make that ground shaking — day for*

high school baseball in this area That is the day the most amazing

feat by a high school-aged athlete I ve ever witnessed will be showcased for all to see

Let me explainOne afternoon last week, I received

a phone call from a man with a dis­tinctive southern accent He explained how he and his family had Jus* moved to the P p Plymouth-Canton

Ifcffl f j g k area from ruralKentucky due to a

| job change11 _ l l l W i O He picked up acopy of the Observer at a convenience store, flipped to the sports section, saw my name and phone number and decided to give

me a call“I wanted to give one of the local

sports guys the scoop of a lifetime, before the national media got a hold of it,” the man said- He then went on to explain how his 15-year-old son had a special athletic

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A g a p e i s l e d b y l e f t y m o u n d s t a f f t h i s s e a s o n

BY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

First-year Canton Agape Christian base­ball coach Scott Lewald is hoping some of the school s success m basketball this past winter rubs off on his youthful squad

“We re young, but we have a lot of good athletes, Lewald said “Our basketball team won die conference championship, and we have quite a few basketball players on die baseball team, so I m looking forward to having a great season Our goal is to win die conference (Michigan Independent Athletic Conference) and do well in die dis­trict tournament ”

The Wolverines’ pitching staff has

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something few schools can boast of a pair of talented southpaws Juniors Kyle Miller and Ryan Barber, both lefties, will eat up a lot of innings on the mound along with two freshmen — Jared Miller (theyounger brother of Kyle) and Brandon Pierson

The catching duties will be handled by senior Gabe Molnar, one of the basket­ball players Lewald was referring to The rest of die infield will consist of a combi­nation of the Miller brothers, Barber (when he’s not pitching), sophomore Jack Anleitner, Junior Matt Molnar and freshman Daniel Walker

Junior Matt Holmes will patrol cen­ter field for Agape and senior Nick Seely has an early hold on the starting left-field spot Also battling for a first- string position are freshman Tyler Conlin and eighth-graders Josh Kraus and Reid Barber, Ryan’s younger sib­ling

“Overall, I think defense will be one of our strengths,” Lewald predicted ‘We have some quick, sure handed infielders and outfielders, so we should be solid defensively”

The Wolverines open the season April 5 against Calvaryewright@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108

W h a l e r s r e e l i n g a f t e r 5 - 0 s e t b a c k

The Plymouth Whalers’ 2005 Ontario Hockey League post-season prognosis dete­riorated from bad to worse Tuesday night following a 5-0 setback at Owen Sound

The Attack, who have won the first three games of the senes, can sweep into the sec­ond round with a victory in tomgjht’s game four at Compuware Sports Arena. The opening face-off is slated for 7 30 p m Owen Sound goalie Mike Brown notched his second shutout of the senes and Brad Richardson tallied three goals and an assist to lead the Attack.

The Attack secured a 2-0 advantage after the first penod and never looked back as Brown turned away all 18 Whaler shots Patnck Jarrett lit the lamp first for die win­ners when he took a pass from Richardson and rifled it past Plymouth goalie Ryan Nie at the 10 28 mark. Richardson’s first goal of the contest at 1512 of the opening penod doubled the Attacks cushion

Igor Gongalsky scored with just over three minutes remaining in the second penod to make it 3-0 Two minutes later, Richardson added an insurance goal to increase the hosts’ lead to 4-0 He was assisted by Trevor Koverko and Bobby Ryan

Richardson capped his hat tnck when he beat Justin Garay with just over five min­utes left m the game

Nie stopped 24 shots during the first two penods Gaiy, who played the entire third penod m net for the Whalers, turned away four Attack shots

Owen Sound converted 2-of-6 power- play chances while the Whalers were unsuccessful on their only two man-advan­tage situations

The Attack outshot die Whalers, 33-18The game was played before a crowd of

2,759 at die Hany Lumley Bayshore Community Centre m Owen Sound

Plymouth Whaler Steve Ward (26) and his teammates dropped a 5*0 decision to Owen Sound Tuesday night in game three of the Ontario Hockey League quarterfinal series. The victory gave the Attack a commanding 3*0 senes lead heading into tonight's fourth game at the Compuware Sports Arena

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Cruisers cruise

T h e Plym outh-C anton Cruisers swimming team recently wrapped up a successful short-course season w ith an award­winning e ffo rt a t th e 12- and-under and 13-and- ove r sta te meets

T h e 12-and-under team finished 10 th overall thanks to first-place showings from Lau re n Seroka (50-yard freestyle, 2 0 0 freestyle, 5 0 0 freestyle and 2 0 0 individual medley), Kali Aloisi (5 0 breaststroke) and th e 2 0 0 freestyle relay team o f Seroka, Alo isi, A b b y Aum lller and A b b y Madison ^

Th e Cruisers 10-and- under girls team tied for*, first in th e state *

Th e club's 13-and-over team finished sixth over­all Th e boys finished third while the girls placed fourth T h e sev­enth-place finish was the highest-ever fo r a Cruisers team

Jill Peterson (100 breaststroke) and M att Ju rc a k (100 freestyle) both turne d in gold- medal e fforts fo r th e 13- and ove r squad

Close to 6 0 te am s com ­peted in each o f the m eets Th e 12-and-under eve nt was held in Rockford while th e 13- a n d-ove r took place at Ea ste rn Michigan U nive rsity

Th e Cruisers' roster consists 3 7 swimmers - 16 on th e younger team and 2 1 on the older team

Netball, anyone?A group o f Northville

w om en are looking fo r individuals from western W ayne C ou n ty w h o may be interested in playing "n e tb a ll," a game th a t is popular in Great Britain, Australia and South Africa

Th e rules of netball are sim ilar to basketball

If you are over th e age of 15 and interested In participating in a netball club, call (2 4 8 ) 3 4 4 - 2 8 2 8

SC soccer recruitsTen high school seniors

recently signed National L e tte rs o f Intent to play fo r th e Schoolcraft College wom en's soccer team in 2 0 0 5 Th e sign e esare Chelsey Wagner (Ann A rb o r

Pioneer), S han Trandell (Sterling Heights Stevenson), Tammie Edm unds (Utica Eisenhow er), Lau ren D e R o o (Waterford Ke tte rin g), Je n n a Cataldl (Algonac), Stacey P o tryku s (Farm ington H arrison) Maeve Wilkie (Dearborn) and M a ry J o Yokum (home-schooled)

Additionally, Lisa Row ley (V m c e n t^ jp s e y , C an a d a)h a s verbany com m itted to play fo r the Ocelots and A n d re a Celia will return n ix t season a fte r being re $ $ilrted In 2 0 0 4 .

Coach Bill Tolstedt’s O celots finished-second In th e nation last season5C

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gift that would blow me away“My boy,’ the man said, ‘ can

throw a baseball 120 miles per hour Not only that, but his control is so good, he can knock a Pepsi can off a tree stump from 60 feet away — blmd-folded

Yeah, right, and I ’m going to win the 2005Pulitzer Prize I thought to myself

The hardest-throwing major league pitcher can barely break the 100-miles-per-hour barri­er How was a 15-year-old kid going to bring it 20 miles per hour faster than that’MEDICAL MARVEL

The man went on to explain how a senes of X-rays and MRI’s revealed that the boy had an extra tendon in his shoulder that — doctors pre­sumed — was the pnmary rea­son why he was able to hurl baseballs at such incredible speeds

“You want to know some­thing else that’s kind of cool0 the man asked “The muscles

in my son’s arm are extremely loose, very elastic, which means he can throw all day He never gets sore Never gets tiredAs I thought about the implications of the man s statements, he invited me to watch his son throw a few pitches at a local elementary school

“If you don t want to check it out, I have four or five other sports writers around here I can call,” he said

“111 meet you there m a half- hour,’ I told him, as I grabbed my pen and notepadWHAT IF?

As I drove to the school, my doubts about the man’s story grew faster than the boy’s sup­posed unhittable fastball The man had probably just pur­chased a malfunctioning radar gun, I reasoned

But what if a 15-year-old could really throw that hard with pinpoint control with­out tiring"3 His high school team could make room in its trophy case for a state cham­pionship trophy tomorrow

Toward the end of the phone

call, the man explained that he had held his son out of organ­ized baseball up until now because he didn t want him to be exposed to the media crush that would surely followI finally decided to let him give it a shot after all these years, the man added “I think he can handle it now He s pretty mature for his age He’ll start at one of the local high schools on Monday, and we’ll both go in and talk to the baseball coach that afternoon ’

‘What school will your son be attending? I asked, with great anticipation

“We’ll reveal that at the press conference we ve put together for April 1,” he said We’ll also let everyone see him pitch that day”SEEING IS BELIEVING

When I pulled into the school parking lot, I saw them right away The man was hold­ing a catcher’s mitt with a small pillow strapped to it in his left hand In his right hand he clenched a JUGS radar gun

The boy looked like ^typi­cal high school sophomore

I'll never forget the sound the ball made as it spun towards the catcher's mitt. It was similar to the whistling, sizzling sound fireworks make as they head towards the sky on the Fourth of July.

He wasn t excessively tall or muscular, which I found somewhat surprising, con­sidering he could throw a baseball through a wall or so his dad said

“I’ve already broken my hand three times catching for him,” the man said, explaining the need for the pillow

He then handed me the radar gun, assumed a catcher’s stance behind home plate on the muddy elementary school field, then nodded to the boy, who stood at least 60 feet

CITY OF PLYMOUTH NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given th a t th e C ity of Plym outh M ichigan will accept sealed bids un til 2 0 0 p m April 21 2005 The bid opening will be a t 2 00 p m A pril 21 2005 for the following

G a ra g e D o o r a n d D o o r O p e ra to r R e p la c e m e n t P ly m o u th C ity H a ll

201 S M ain S t r e e t , P ly m o u th , M ich ig anSpecifications an d bid docum ents are available a t the C ity Hall 201 S M ain S treet P lym outh during norm al business hours You m ay also download a copy of the docum entation from the City’s web site a t httn./Avww:ci plvm outh m i usFor additional inform ation call the City of Plym outh Building D epartm ent a t (734) 453 1234 ext 232T he City of Plym outh reserves the righ t to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or m p a r t and to waive any irregularities

LINDA J LANGMESSER CMCCity C lerk City of Plymouth

Publ sh March 31 2005

PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education of the Plym outh C anton Community Schools invites all in terested an d qualified compames to subm it a B id fo r the Temporary M oving & Storage o f Furniture for Allen, B ird, and Sm ith E lem entary Schools B iddm g documents are available by contacting Doug Underwood of the District s Construction M anagem ent Team of M cCarthy & Sm ith a t (248) 427 8400 A m andatory p re bid m eeting will be held on Tuesday April 5 th 2005 a t 4 00 p m a t Sm ith E lem entary School 1298 McKinley S treet Plym outh MI 48170 Sealed bids are due to the PCCS E J McClendon Educational C enter RE Moving Bids” 454 S H arvey Plym outh MI 48170 on or before 130 p m Thursday April 14 2005 w here they will be read publicly The bidder shall disclose any fam ilial relationship a s required by the State of Michigan on the proposal pricing form This form m ust also be signed and notarized m order for th e bid to be accepted For additional inform ation phone D an Phillips A ssistan t D irector of Finance & Purchasing a t (734) 416 2746 The Board of Education reserves th e righ t to accept and/or reject all b ids as they judge to be m the best in terest of th e school district

Board of Education Plym outh Canton Com m unity Schools

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PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of E ducation of the Plym outh Canton Community Schools invites all in te rested and qualified companies to subm it a B id for the First P hase o f the New Elem entary School a t Cherry H ill Bid docum ents are available by contacting Doug Underwood of the D is tr ic ts Construction M anagem ent Team of M cCarthy & Sm ith a t (248) 427 8400 A pre bid m eeting will be held on Tuesday April 5 lh 2005 a t 11 00 a m a t the PCCS E J M cClendon Educational C enter 454 S H arvey Plym outh MI 48170 A full lis t of bid divisions being covered can be obtained by phoning Dan Phillips PCCS A ssistant D irector of Finance & Purchasing a t (734) 416 2746 Sealed bids are due to the PCCS E J McClendon E ducational C enter utilizing envelopes received by M cCarthy & Sm ith Inc on or before 13 0 p m Thursday A pnl 14 2005 w here they will be read publicly The bidder shall disclose any fam ilial relationsh ip a s required by th e S ta te of M ichigan on th e proposal pricing form This form m u st also be signed and notarized m order for th e bid to be accepted For additional inform ation phone D an Phillips The Board of Education reserves the r igh t to accept and/or reject all bids a s they judge to be in the best in te rest of th e school district

JOANNE LAMAR Secretary Board of Education

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CANTON, MI 48188The following vehicles have been deem ed abandoned and will be sold a t Public Auction on Tuesday April 5 2005 a t 10 00 a m Auction will be held a t W estland C ar C are Towing 6375 Hix Road The vehicles will be sold a s is S ta rtin g bid is for towing and storageYEAR MAKE M ODEL STYLE V I.N1995 Pontiac Grand AM 4 DR 1G2NE55D3SC8102921987 Toyota Pickup PU JT4RN63R5H50315411991 Toyota Camry 4 Dr 4T1SV21E5MU3446301993 Chevy Lum ina 2 Dr 2G1WL14T0P91383971992 Chevy Blazer SW 1GNCS18W7N01430801992 Suburu Legacy 4 Dr 4S3BC6328N9t>042531993 M ercury Sable 4 Dr 1MELM5342PG6208011996 Audi A 4 4 Dr WAUEA88D5TA0649611992 Lexus 4 Dr JT8UF11E9N01391141991 Ford Escort 2 Dr 1FAPP1287MW1822601995 Ford Thunderbird 2 Dr 1FALP6248SH1810151997 Ford Aspire 2 Dr KNJLT05HXV62340841993 Ford Explorer SW 1FMCU24X7PUD436201999 Ford E xpbrer SW 1FMYU22X9XUA571462002 Ford Escape SW 1FMYU03152KB37689Publish March 31 and April 3 2005

PLANNING COMMISSION CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

NOTICE O F PUBLIC HEARINGPROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOW NSHIP O F CANTON WAYNE COUNTY MICHIGANNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pu rsu an t to Act 184 of the Public Acts of 1943 of th e S ta te of M ichigan as am ended and pu rsu an t to th e Zoning Ordinance o f th e C h arter Township of Canton th a t the P lanning Commission o f th e C h arter Township of Canton will hold a Public H earing on M onday A pnl 4 2005 m th e First Floor M eeting Room o f the Canton Township A dm inistration Building, 11 50 S Canton Center R oad a t 7 OO p m . on the following proposed am endm ent to the Zoning Ordinance R IV IE R A R EZO N IN G CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE PARCEL NOS 063 99 0006 701 063 99 0007 000 AND 063 99 0008 000 FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO R 3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Property is located ea st of Beck betw een Cherry Hill an d Saltz Roads

W n tten comments addressed to th e P lanning Commission should be received a t the C anton Township A dm inistration Building 1 150 Canton C enter S prior to Thursday M arch 3 1 2005 m order to be included m the m aterials subm itted for review

VIC GUSTAFSON Chairm anpublish. March 13 and 31 2005

PLANNING COMMISSION CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTON WAYNE COUNTY MICHIGANNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN p u rsu an t to Act 184 of the Public Acts of 1943 of th e S tate of M ichigan, a s am ended and p u rsuan t to the Zoning Ordinance of the C harter Township of Canton th a t the Planning Commission of the C harter Township of Canton will hold a Public H earing on Monday A pnl 4 2005 in the F irst Floor Meeting Room o f the Canton Township A dm in istration Building, 1150 S Canton Center Road a t 7 00 p m on the following proposed am endm ent to the Zoning OrdinanceREYDOUN REZO N IN G CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE PARCEL NO 131 99 0011 000 FROM RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO C-3 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL Property is located north of Michigan Avenue and west of Canton C enter Road

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W ritten comments addressed to the P lanning Commission should be received a t the Canton Township A dm inistration Building 1150 Canton C enter S prior to Thursday M arch 31 2005 m order to be included in the m aterials subm itted for review

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awayWhat I saw next made me

swallow my gumThe boy wound up slowly then unleashed a pitch that can only be described as, well, a blur I’ll never forget the sound the ball made as it spun towards the catchers mitt It was similar to the whistling, sizzling sound fireworks make as they head towards the sky on the Fourth of July

W hat s the gun say?” the man asked

One twenty two, I replied ‘ UnbelievablePURE HEAT

As the boy threw four or five more pitches — all strikes, all unhittably hard — it struck me High school baseball players had about as much chance of hitting this kid’s pitches as the coyote has of catching the roadrunner — zero %

Barring injury, this kid was about to take the high school baseball world by storm for the next three years After that, who knew0

In order to ensure a compet­itive balance, they’d have to move the pitcher’s mound back to 90 feet when he pitched in the majors

As he threw the catcher’s mitt into the trunk of his car, the man thanked me for com­ing and invited me to the April 1 press conference

‘Oh, there s one more thing I almost forgot to m en­

tion,’ the man shouted across the parking lot ‘ My son has a twin brother He can’t throw worth a lick, but you should see him kick a soccer ball1 It’s another one of those extra tendon things, only it’s in his leg Is high school soc­cer big around these parts? ’IMPORTANT FOOTNOTE

Twenty years ago this week, I read a story wntten by George Plimpton that appeared m Sports Illustrated The article fea­tured a pitcher the New York Mets had signed who was going to revolutionize the game of baseball with his unhittable 150-mph fastball At the end of the article — which appeared m the April 1, 1985 issue — Plimpton admitted that the pitcher was fictional, not real

That article was not only one of the best April Fool’s Day jokes I’ve ever heard of, but it was also the inspiration far this column

In case you haven’t figured it out already, there is not a 15-year-old pitcher out there with a 122-mph fastball about to wreak havoc on the local high school baseball scene The above story is a piece of April Fool s Day fic­tion, ju st like the S I article I read 20 years earlier

Happy Apnl Fool’s Day — one day earlyEd Wright is the Plymouth Canton sports editor

CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTON NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION

FOR THE MAY 3. 2005 ELECTION FORSCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PLYMOUTH/CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAYNEAVESTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTNotice is hereby given th a t A p ril 4, 2005, is th e la s t day registrations can be accepted in order to be eligible to vote in the Election to be held on T uesday M ay 3 2005 R egistrations will be accepted a t the Township C lerks Office 1150 South C anton C enter Road between the hours of 8 30 a m an d 5 00 p m Monday through Friday R egistration can be m ade a t any Secretary of S tate Office or S tate Designated Agency Persons w ith special needs who are unable to register in th e above m entioned m anner are urged to contact the Clerks Office a t 734 394 5120 M ail in reg istration will be accepted postm arked by A p n l 4 ,2005

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SCHOOL ELECTORS

NOTICE OF LAST DAY O F REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF PLYMOUTH CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

WAYNE AND WASHTENAW COUNTIES MICHIGANTO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Please Take Notice th a t th e regu la r school election of the school district will be held on Tuesday M ay 3 2005

THE LAST DAY ON W HICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE

REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 3 2005 IS MONDAY APRIL 4 2005

PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY APRIL 4 2005 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE

AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION To register visit any Secre tary of S ta te branch office of your

county city or township clerk’s office Persons planning to register w ith the respective county city or tow nship clerks m ust ascerta in the days and hours on w hich the c le rk s office are open for registration

This Notice is given by order of th e S ta te of MichiganLm da J Langm esser CMC C lerk City of Plym outh

ADDENDUMPLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE th a t the R egular B iennial

election of Schoolcraft Com m unity College M ichigan will be held m conjunction w ith the R egular School ElectionPublish March 31 2005

CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA

A PR IL 6, 2005“SPECIAL ZBA M EETING REGARDING IKEA”

Notice is hereby given th a t th e re will be a m eeting of th e Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY A pnl 6, 2005 AT 7 30 P M The m eeting will be held m the B oard Room a t th e Township Adm inistration Building located a t 1150 S CANTON CENTER ROAD CANTON MI 48188 The following A genda will be discussedPledge of Allegiance to th e flagRoll Call Randy Blaylock J im Cisek C athy Johnson Vicki Welty

and Steven JohnsonAcceptance of Agenda1 Bryan Am ann of B rash ear Tangora Gallagher Creighton &

A m ann 355 N C anton C en ter C anton M I 48187 representing IKEA Property Irfc 496 W Germ antow n Pike Plym outh Meeting PA 19462 for property located a t 41660 Ford Road appealing Sign Ordinance C hapter 102 Article I Section 102 9 9 flag requirem ents Article II Section 102 35 1 a wall sign square footage requirem ents Article II Section 102 35 4 a e ground sign requirem ents Article II Section 102 31 12 height requirem ents Article II Section 102 31 18 ground sign footage requirem ents to another ground sign Zone C 3Parcels 044 99 0022 001

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PCS lacrosse team opens season today

BY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

It would have been nice if the Plymouth-Canton-Salem boys’ lacrosse team could have eased into its first official Michigan High School Athletic Association varsity season

Unfortunately, there will be nothing easy about the Warriors’ 2005 schedule, which features games against many of the most accom­plished teams in the state

“We were put into the same division as (Redford) Catholic Central, Arm Arbor Pioneer,Novi, Orchard Lake St Mary’s and NorthviHe, all of which have strong programs,’ said PCS coach Mike Costello, whose team com­piled an impressive 16-5 record m 2004 “One goal we have is to improve over the course of the season The coaches have circled certain games on our schedule that we think we should win, or at least be competitive m Then there are some other games in which we’ll have a hard time competing

“Talent wins out Against the best teams, we re going to have to make every possession count ’

The Warriors excelled as a club team the past two seasons, advancing to die Class C state title game

We have a dozen or so play­ers returning from last years varsity team and we have a lot of good junior-varsity players coming up, too,’ Costello said

PCS, which will wear the col­ors of all three P-CEP high schools, will be captained by senior Cam Schambre and jun­iors Mitch French and Chns Sorensen Schambre and senior Tim Schroeter are two of the Warriors most talented defen­sive players, Sorensen is the starting goalie and French will provide some offensive surge from his mid-field position

The Warriors’ offensive attack will be spearheaded by attackmen Nick Cate, Jared Ruark and Mike Bahrou Other key contributors include junior mid-fielder John Groat, sopho­mores Jeff Phillips (defense- man) and Austin Gubert, and freshman Ryan Gubert

“We scrimmaged Country Day last week and that showed us that we still have a lot of work to do, ’ Costello said “I think our defense and goal-tending will be our strength, at least early m the sea­son I know the boys are extreme­ly fired up for the first official var­sity season Everyone has been working hard during the off-sea­son to get ready’

The Warriors open die season fins afternoon at 3 p m against Ypsilanti Their normal home field will be the P-CEP junior var­sity football field, which is located just south of Plymouth High School, however, due to problems with die field, today’s opener has been moved to Pioneer Middle School, which is located on Ann Arbor R d, just west of Sheldon.ewright@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2108

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The C harter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for th e hearing im paired and audio tapes of prin ted m aterials being considered a t the m eeting to individuals w ith disabilities a t the m eetm g/heanng upon two weeks notice to the C h arte r Township of Canton Individuals w ith disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the C harter Township of C anton by w riting or calling the following

David Medley ADA Coordinator C harter Township of Canton 1150 S C anton C en ter Road

Canton MI 48188 (734) 394 5260

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A t t a c k p o w e r p l a y d o o m s W h a l e r s i n g a m e 2

BY RYAN DOHERTYCORRESPONDENT

The Plymouth Whalers sur­rendered five power-play goals to the Owen Sound Attack Saturday night at the Compuware Sports Arena, en route to a 6-1 loss m game two of their best-of-seven Ontario Hockey League Western Conference quarterfinal senes

The Whalers were whistled for 14 penalties in game two, and now find themselves down two-games-to-none to Owen Sound, a tearti that dominated the regular season senes (3-0- l-O)

The Attack were called for their fair share of penalties also —-10 to be exact — but the Whalers failed to convert on any of their four power-play chances, while the Attack went five-for-10 with the man advantage Many of the Attack power-play goals came after the midway point of the third penod when the Whalers received six penalties in a seven-minute span The Attack

scored three power-play goals dunng that time frame, much to the displeasure of coach Mike Vellucci

In my opinion, the referee quit the game at that point, said Vellucci Tonight’s loss wasn t from a lack of effort, because we were prepared and played well They had a hot goalfender and converted on the power play’

The Whalers found them­selves down a goal just 50 sec­onds into the game Plymouth defenseman Mike Knight was m the box for cross-checking, when Owen Sound’s Patrick Jarrett (two goals, one assist) scored on a one-timer, beating the Whalers Ryan Nieto the glove side

Trailing 1-0, the Whalers continued to try and find some way to get a shot pass the Attacks Mike Brown Plymouth had several good scoring chances m the first, but Brown was there time after time, making one great save after another to keep the Whalers off the board m the

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opening period The Whalers outshot Owen Sound, 14-11, in the first, but Brown stood his ground He shut out the Whalers in game one, and held them scoreless in game two until the last minute of the sec­ond penodAs the middle penod got underway, the intensity and physical play started to pick up The Whalers began to finish their checks, which seemed to fuel their offensive play and give them some momentum Plymouth defenseman Mike Letizia’s shot from the left point was tipped past Brown by cen­ter John Mitchell at the 9 42 mark, but the puck rang off of the far goal post and slid into the corner T\vo minutes la,ter, the Attacks Paul Bissonnette scored on the power play with a wnst shot from just inside the nght blue line The shot appeared to catch Nie off guard as it sailed over his glove hand into the top nght comer

The Attack added another power-play goal at the 15 53 mark, as Jarrett made a nice

move around the Plymouth defense, and slid the puck between Nies pads, giving Owen Sound a 3-0 lead

*We had the momentum and then they scored those two quick goals and that was a turning point m the game, Vellucci said

Mitchell scored the Whalers first goal of the playoffs with 55 seconds left m the penod on a nice individual effort in front of the Owen Sound net He deked Brown out of position, and snapped a wnst shot into the roof of the net, making it3-1We needed that goal bad,” said Mitchell That goal sparked our team heading into the third (penod), bu t we got into some penalty trouble and couldn t recover”

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hoCKty tonight, but we didn’t •> play dirty”So far m the senes the Whalers have had 10 power plays, compared to Owen Sound’s 16

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PCA softball team rely on youth

BY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WR TER

If the Plymouth Christian Academy soft­ball team is going to come close to matching last year s impressive 13-8 record, several young play ers will have to make a solid first impression

We lost five key players from last year s team — including our top pitcher, catcher and the entire right side of the infield ~ so this will definitely be a rebuilding year for us,” said PCA coach Dan Hammar “We have 10 girls who haven’t played a lot of organized softball which will allow me to do a lot of teaching this year I m looking forward to this season

Junior Justine Caine will be counted on to provide most of the mound work for the Eagles

Justine pitched in one or two games last year, but overall she doesn t have a lot of pitching experience, Hammar said

Hammar s second pitch­ing option is senior Liza Terkoski, who will open the season as the starting

shortstop Terkoski will also serve as a co-captain along with Came

Freshman Kristy Camavale will handle the catching duties for Hammar The rest of the starting infield will be filled out by junior first baseman Rachel Wiard, sophomore second base- man Brooke Harris and senior third baseman Amy Anderson

Brooke started in the outfield for us last year,” Hammar said She s prob­ably the quickest girl on the team and should be one of our leading hitters She 11 bat somewhere near the top of the order Amy is a third-year player who is very good defensively

Patrolling the outfield for the Eagles will be a combination of senior Canssa ElenbaaJ, juniors Melissa Wroblewski and Liz Roberts, sophomore Stephanie White and freshman Bethany Constance

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Agape softball team filled with talented freshmenBY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

Canton Agape Christians softball team may be young, but its not necessarily inexpe­riencedWe have quite a few fresh­men who will be starting, but most of them started last year as eighth-graders, so they do have experience,” said first-year coach Bobby Stockman One of our returners is our top

pitcher, so I’m definitely opti­mistic I think we’ll have as good a shot as any of the other three teams to win the district ’

The Wolverines will be led fins season by senior pitcher Julie Schultz, who was one of the top producers on last years 2-12 squ ad Schultz will team up with starting catcher Katie Lambert to give the Wolverines one of the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Blue Division’s top batteries

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‘Caroline is an excellent defen­sive shortstop, Stockman said “Shes only a freshman, but she started there last year She has great range and a strong arm ”

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“Right field is still up in the air,” Stockman said

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www hometownUfe com ALL-AREA HOCKEY Observer & Eccentric | Thursday March 31 2005 (*> C5

Ross Tashjian Tim Butt Kevin HoralCatholic Central Cathoiictral Catholic Central

Justin Stadler Shawn Arson Michael KondratekLivonia Churchill Livonia Snson Plymouth Canton

Jason Lewarne Catholic Central Cathoiictral Redford Unified ,

Justin Tonti DanKoziki Todd JohnsonLivonia Churchill Livonia Klin coach, Redford Catholic Central

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to pick up John left off

BY TIM SMITHSTAFF WRITER

When Todd Johnson started as an assistant coach with the Redford Catholic Central varsi­ty hockey team, he was given the opportunity to make some mistakes by then-head coach Gordon St John That approach helped Johnson grow into an excellent coach and motivator in his own right

Gord he gave me autonomy when I was an assistant to make mistakes, said Johnson, 35 I m eternally grateful for that

Johnson learned well enough from his mentor to coach the Shamrocks to a 24-3-3 record and their seventh Division 1 state championship m eight years He also was named 2004-05 Observerland Coach of the Year

I m probably more of a tac­tician (and) I don’t think I yell anywhere near as much as I used to, he said with a laugh

It didn t hurt the second- year CC head coach to have a stable of talented players, of which six made the Observerland first or second team

We talked all year about how there was a very good chance we d have a good won- lost record with so many expe­rienced players back, said Johnson, who played hockey and golf at CC in his senior year, 1986 87

But m order to bnng the championship back to CC after

'We tebr kids we truly believeampionships and team se sse s are ju st a part olr program. (They'as big a part of our prograis moving these guys 09 junior hockey andcollegockey/

a one-y absence, Johnson empha;d the importance of payingse attention to detail and do things the right way — and not get hung up so much che record or individ­ual stales

YVe^ed them to do little things practice, little things off the to remind them it isn t gq to be easy come playofhe, he said ‘ For the most p they bought into that

Kno’g when and how to adjust teir opponent and the situaticf a particular game, CC took caf matters m the Michigfoterscholastie Hockey Leagued then really clicked during postseason The Shamrs went 6-0, sweeping past thopponents m the D-l state reials and finishing up with vines over Brighton, Clarkstend East Kentwood

Guys accepting roles is a huge part of any championship team, Johnson said And these guys did that great

Johnson, meanwhile, made sure to note that the 2004-05 team’s success owed a lot to the contributions of assistant coaches S t John Mike Porter and Jim McGroom and managers Mike Giordano and Evan Ambrose He added that although the team staves to excel and win championships, its only one aspect of the CC hockey program

‘We tell our kids we truly believe championships and team successes are just a part of our program, Johnson said (They’re) as big a part of our program as moving these guys on to junior hock­ey and college hockey You can’t do that ju st throwing pucks on the ice and saying, let s go

High school hockey is just a part of Johnsons busy life He resides m Grosse lie with his wife Amy and two children (son Evan, 3, (laughter Emma, 1) After earning a marketing degree from Eastern Michigan University, he went on to become a salesman with APAC Paper & Packaging Corp in Alien Park

Also after college, Johnson returned to his high school alma mater m 1995 to join St Johns coaching staff Following five years as an assistant and three as co­coach, he took over head coaching duties before the 2003-04 seasontsm th@oe homecomm net | (734) 953 2106

ALL-AREA TEAMS

FIRST TEAMRoss Tashjian J r G Redford CC Another

Shamrock named to the M chigan High School Hockey Coaches Assoc ation All State and Michigan Interscholast c Hockey League f rst teams he sparkled in tandem w th sopho more Bryan Hogan

Tashj an (121 2 150 920) f mshed off h s season in fine fashion with a 4 0 shutout of East Kentwood in the D vision 1 state champi onship game at Compuware For the season he registered three shutouts and shared a fourth w th Hogan

Coach Johnson said there was a 10 game stretch where Tashj an posted a save per centage of 940 which is unheard of n any high level of hockey

Quickness poise and strong desire to win were some of the reasons for that kind of streak and for his overall outstanding season

He s very ath letic extremely compet tive said Johnson about Tashj an who was named CC s Rookie of the Year

Tim Buttery, JjcDef Redford CC Whatever situation th§ Shamrocks were faced with dur mg the ir champ onship season they could count on the 511 175 pound Buttery He set tied the power play and pena ty kill with h s s teady p lay which coach Todd Johnson likened to that of Detroit Red W hgs star Nicklas Lidstrom

Buttery scored three goals and 26 assists and was selected First Team All State by the MHSHCA and MIHL along with being named CCs Best Defenseman by his teammates

Our opponents sure understand and re spec t Timmy Butte ry John son said Because you can t beat him one on one

An example of that came in the D vision 1 state f na l aga nst East Kentwood when Buttefy took the puck through the neutral zone and over the blue line before setting up a clutch goal

Kevin Horal Sr Def Redford CC: The capta n of the D1 state cham pions scored a huge game wmn ng goal in January against

Orchard Lake St M ay s that coach Johnson sa d gave the Shamrocks a ton of confi dence

That seemed to ump start an incredible run for CC which finished 24 3 3 Horal (three goals 21 ass sts) del vered ntense physica presence and tape to tape passes on the breakout n add tion to so l d leadership Those aspects of his overall game were rea sons he earned select on to the MHSHCA Al State and MIHL first teams as well as se ec tion as CC s best defensive player

But Horal also contr buted m ight ly on offense

H s abil ty to move the puck up the ce on breakouts was key to getting our sk lied for wards n mot on said Johnson adding that Horal hopes to earn a walk on spotfw th Michigan State next year

Harrison Niemann Sr F Redford CC An offensive machine who w II play n the talent rich United States Hockey League (Major Jr) league next season N emann led the Shamrocks with 16 goals and 36 ass sts He was one of fou r CC p ayers to make the MHSHCA All State and MIHL f rst teams

He s a perfect guy for a coach said coach Johnson because he s big strong physical skilled unselfish in passing the puck and he s got a great shot

Niemann d splayed that over and over du mg the regu lar season and p ayoffs where he set a postseason school record for points w th 15 nclud ng n ne goals His one timer n the f rst minute of the th d per od

against Farmington United in the D1 regional final helped the Shamrocks squeak out a v c tory

Johnson said N emann has the potent al to become a top two I ne p layer for any CCHA school

Justin Stad ler S r F L iv Churchill Thesenior earned first team All State honors in Div s on I and also was named to the All Western Lakes Activities Association squad

In 24 games Stadler had 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points with a plus 17 rating He also scored five game winning goals and was Churchills MVP

Justin was a threat to score every shift Church II coach Pete Mazzom said To put up those k nd of numbers with the amount of attent on he got from our opponents is a great testament to his ability

Shawn Anderson J r F Liv Stevenson The jun or center earned All Western Lakes scor mg honors tying w th a league nigh 33 po nts

In 24 games Anderson had a total of 24 goals and 22 assists for 46 po nts

Shawn was probably the best all around player I saw all year Stevenson coach Mike Humitz said And he s probably the best ve had at Stevenson because he can handle the one on one situation is a great athlete and comes to play every night

Whenever he plays well we win SECOND TEAM

M ike K o n d ra te k S r Def CantonKondratek s f rst season of high school hock ey was a successful one as the multi talented senior defenseman compiled 19 goals and 27 ass ists in 22 games Canton was a much stronger team when he was on the ice wh ch is proven by his incredible plus 53 plus/mmus rating

Mike was probably one of the best play ers in the entire state this pas: season said Canton coach M ke Behen He was one of the top 87 s la s t yea r when he p layed fo r Honeybaked team but he wanted to concen trate more on academ ics th s year so he dec ded to play high school hockey Our team defm tely beref ted from that decis on

Mychael Evans Sr F Redford CC t $ the perfect ana logy to c a ll Evans the Kr s

Draper of CC said coach Johnson Evans (14 goals 19 assists) made things happen with speed and relentless forechecking creating offense while also excelling m penalty k II ng and power play duties

He was rewarded by ce ng selected to the MHSHCA All State and MIHL firs: teams

The season reflected the growth Evans has made during his three year career w th the Shamrocks

Hes one of those kids that started as a sophom ore and d ressed fo r o n ly th ree games Johnson said He dreamed about making a contribution and worked himself nto an All Stater

Evans is plann ng on playing next season n the Eastern J r A League based in Vermont

Robert Lippe Sr F Redford Unified The four year varsity player scored 15 goals and tallied 23 ass sts to ead h s team to its first Mega Red championship in four years

He has exceptional all around sk Is sa d Redford Unit ed first year coach Larry Singer He sees the ice well He s just very receptive

to coachingFor his efforts Lippe earned a spot on the

All Mega conference team ard was named the team MVP a testament to his leadersh p work ethic and play on the ce

Acco ding to Singer it says a lot when the guys you lead tell you you re their MVP

2004 05 ALL OBSERVER BOYS HOCKEY TEAMS

(selected by the sports staff)/ FIRST TEAM

G Ross Tashjian J r Redford CC D T m Buttery Jr Redford CC D Kevin Horal Sr Redford CC F Harrison Niemann Sr Redford CC F Just n Stadler Sr Liv Churchill F Shawn Anderson Jr Liv Stevenson SECOND TEAMD Mike Kondratek Sr Canton F Mychael Evans Sr Redford CC F Robert Lippe Sr Redford Unified F Jason Lewarne Sr Redford CC F Justin Tonti Sr Liv Churchill F Dan Kozlowski J r Liv Franklin THIRD TEAMG Scott Lewan Soph Liv Church II D Cra gen Bauldry Sr Salem D Phil Wendecker Jr Liv Churchill F Dan Barczuk Jr Redford CC F Marcus Voran Soph Liv Stevenson F Reece McCabe Sr Canton FOURTH TEAMG Bryan Hogan Soph Redford CC G Justin Desilets Soph Plymouth G Kit Pruchmk Sr Liv Stevenson D Adam Gill km Sr Salem F Eddy Brown Sr Redford Unified F Mike Oakleaf Sr Redford CC COACH OF THE YEAR Todd Johnson Redford CC HONORABLE MENTION Catholic Central Chris New Colm

Ronayne Wade Lafever Adam McGee Redford Unified Brandon Baity Tom Anderson NckFischback Chrs Donahue N ck Kinney Churchill Brandon Mishowski M ike fie rk Joe Gessler Franklin Bert Smith Alex Ch sholm Garrett Radford D J Tracy Stevenson Erik Anderson Dan Lamomca Jason Mifsud Canton Garett Hyman Tony Hylko Pat Davison Kevin Toilison Salem Brandon DeMars Tommy Cooper David Carey Plymouth Ryan Stamm Brandon Wmowiecki

Ja son Lewarne S r F Red fo rd CC Hethrived for the Shamrocks after being moved early in the season from center to left wing and tal led 19 goals and 19 assists

H s contr butions impressed enough for hm to be selected to the MHSHCA All State first team and MIHL second team

Lewarne who will play next year in the USHL is a tremendous left wing with great offensve skills awesome hands and a pro caliber wrist shot said coach Johnson

Another plus s h s ab lity to abuse guys one on one with his stick handling said Johnson noting a play he made against a Clarkston defenseman n the D 1 state semift nal that led to an important goal

Justin Tonti Sr F Livonia Churchill The third year sen or who scored n ne goals and added 21 assists in 24 games earned f rst team D v is on I A ll State and A il Lakes Div sion honors

Tont also had a plus 18 rating Justin had a great senior year Mazzom

said He s a solid two way player He took every key face off He s also a great leader

Dan Kozlowski J r F Livonia Franklin in 23 games the junior center scored 23 goals and added 15 assists w th a-plus 13 rating

The All WLAA p ick and Division II honor able mention All Stater also sported a 26 8 percent scor ng average

Dan was a true asset to the team a real leader Frank in coach Terry Jobb tt sa d As good as he played th s year we look for even greater things from h m next year

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PCA sluggers set J05 goals high for seasonBY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

Plymouth Christian Academy baseball coach Kurt Johnston would like to see his team make a little history this season

“No Plymouth Christian team has ever won a regional m any sport, so that s something I d like to try to accomplish this season,’ Johnston said

Johnston s goal is not far­fetched considering the Eagles are returning several key play­

ers from last year s Class D dis­trict-championship squad

The top returnee could be sen­ior pitcher/shortstop Andrew Shoemaker, who led the Eagles m mound victories m 2004

‘Andrew is a workhorse on die mound, Johnston said “Hes not just a pitcher though Hes an all- around great baseball player I call him ‘Mr Baseball”

Sharing the majority of the hurling duties with Shoemaker will be seniors Eric Immerfall and Stephen Sumner Sumner

will rotate with Shoemaker at shortstop and Immerfall is slotted to play first base

‘Last year was Stephen’s first year of baseball since the eighth grade and he really played well,” Johnston said He throws m the high 70’s right now, but I think we’ll see him hitting the 8G’s before too long”Providing the target for the talented pitching staff will be senior catcher Aaron Ciborowski, who is equipped with a potent bat and arm

“Aaron is one of our best hit­ters, and he’s a threat to throw just about anybody out who tries to steal against him, Johnston said “He hit two grand slams last year, one when we came bads to beat Plymouth, 13-11 ’

First-year senior Bob Unis will open the season as the Eagles’ starting second base- man The starting third-base job was still up for grabs, according to Johnston

The starting outfield is set Senior Jordan Johnston —

Kurt’s son — will start m, fleet-footed senior Natha Bixler will patrol center a sophomore Matt Saagmaas earned the nght to start lght Other key contributors lrde seniors Jesse Predhomm Jordan Stothers, Jared Sters, Alex Haney and Adam Clo, juniors T J Miller and K< Baruta, sophomores TVeNill and Devyn Govan, and fi- men Trevor Zinn and Mi Geracz

“Southfield Christian l be

the team to beat in the confer­ence,’ Johnston said, referring to the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference title chase ‘ They won the league and the regional last year Allen Park Inter-City Baptist will also be strong \ \

Ron Sumner and Keith Saagman fillout the coaching staff for the Ragles, who open their season Monday at Lutheran Westlandewnght®oe homecomm n& | (734) 953 2108

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON BOARD PROCEEDINGS-MARCH 22,2005

A regu la r m eeting of the Board of T rustees of th e C harter Township of Canton w as held Tuesday M arch 22 2005, a t 1150 Canton Center S Supervisor Yack called th e m eeting to order a t 7 05 p m and led the Pledge o f Allegiance to th e F lag R o ll C a ll M embers Present B ennett Caccamo Kirehgatter, LaJoy McLaughlin Yack Zarbo S taff P resen t D irector M inghme D irector D urack Director Santomauro Director C onklin , Director Faas A d o p tio n o f A g en d a Motion by B ennett supported by Zarbo to approve th e agenda as presented Motion ca rried unanim ously A p p ro v a l o f M in u te s Motion by B ennett supported by M cLaughlin to approve th e Board Study M inutes o f M arch 1 2005 M otion ea rn ed u n animously Motion by B ennett supported by M cLaughlin to approve th e Board M mutes of M arch 8 2005 K irehgatter m ade a motion supported by LaJoy to am end th e M arch 8 2005 B oard M inutes due to causing confusion removing all tex t after F ebruary 22 2005 and dollars Motion carried unanim ously P a y m e n t o f B ills Motion by K irehgatter supported by Caccamo to approve paym ent of th e bills as p resented Motion earned unanim ously E x p e n d i tu r e R e c a p f o r M a rc h 22, 2005 General Fund 101 $361 158 89, F ire F un d 206 75 057 05 Police Fund 207140 236 17 Sum m it O perating 208 50 471 41 S treet Lighting 219 18 511 39 Cable TV F und 230 1 905 35 Public Improvement 245195 00 E 911 U tility 261 3 2 1 0 2 Auto Forfeiture(wwa) 2671 074 00 Federal G ran ts F und 274 1 182 00 Auto Theft Grant 289 1 220 95, Downtown Dev A u th 294 8 131 93 Cap Proj Sum mit Const 402 31 4 6 4 13, Golf F un d 584 26 320 77 W ater & Sewer F und 592 658 683 94 T ru st & Agency F und 701 6 024 00 Post Employ Benefits 736 36 332 39 T o ta l - A ll F u n d s 1,418,290.39

I te m 1 A D O P T IO N O F E L E C T R O N IC TRANSACTION PO LICY (T R E A SU R E R ) Motion by B en ne tt supported by McLaughlin to adopt th e A utom ated C learing H ouse Policy and th e Resolution to Authorize E lectronic Transactions a s required by Michigan S tatu te Motion carried unanim ouslyI te m 2 . A P P R O V IN G IN V E ST M E N T A G EN C IES. (TR EA SU R ER ) Motion by B enn e tt supported by McLaughlin th a t th e C anton Township T reasu rer or h e r designees be authorized to utilize th e investm ent services o f B ank One/Chase/JP Morgan Securities C om erica B ank S tan dard Federal TCF Bank Huntington B ank Sm ith B arney UBS Key Victory Com m unity B ank of Dearborn MBIA C lass N ational C ity B ank Fifth T hird Bank/Fifth Third Securities F lag s ta r B ank Republic Bank M ultibanks Securities A m bassador C apital M anagem ent Cam bridge Investm ent Group Best B ank/G uaran ty B ank The P rivate B ank/B ank of Bloomfield Hills M errill Lynch an d Citizen’s B ank Motion carried unanimouslyI te m 3 S P E C IA L C O M M UNITY EV EN T STATUS AND TH E IN STA LLA TIO N O F SIG N S F O R OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE’S A M ER IC A N R E D C RO SS B LO O D D R IV E (MSD) Motion by B ennett supported by M cLaughlin to approve special event sta tus and placem ent of signs on April 1 2005 and removal on A pnl 5 2005 for Oakwood H ealthcare s Am erican Red Cross Blood Drive held on Tuesday A p n l 5 2005 Motion carried unanim ouslyI te m 4 S P E C IA L COM M UNITY EV EN T STATUS AND TH E IN STA LLA TIO N O F S IG N S F O R H .E .A .R .T ’8 (HEART- T R A N SPL A N T EM ER G EN C Y A SSISTA N CE R E L IE F TEAM) C LA SSIC C A R SHOW (M SD) Motion by B ennett supported by M cLaughlin to approve special even t s ta tu s and placem ent of signs w ith rem oval a t th e end of th e day for H E A R T s Classic Car Show on Ju n e 26 2005 m th e Wal M art/Sam ’s Club parking lot Motion carried unanim ouslyI te m 5 S P E C IA L C O M M UNITY EV EN T STATUS AND TH E IN STA LLA TIO N O F SIG N S F O R C H IRSTM A S IN ACTION. (M SD) M otion by B enne tt supported by M cLaughlin to approve special even t s ta tu s and placem ent of signs on April 23 2005 for the C hristm as in Action Work D ay S atu rday A p n l 30, 2005, w ith the rem oval of signs on S a tu rd ay M ay 7 2005 Motion ea rn ed unanim ouslyI te m 6 S P E C IA L CO M M U N ITY EV EN T STATUS F O R AAA M ICH IG A N ’S R A C E DAY (M SD) Motion by B ennett supported by M cL aughlin to approve special event sta tus for AAA Michigan s “Race Day Ju n e 22 2005 from 11 00 a m to 3 00 p m a t 2017 Canton Center M otion ea rn ed unanim ously G EN ER A L CALENDAR*I te m 1. C O N S ID E R S IT E PL A N F O R C H E R R Y H IL L VILLAGE ELEM EN TA R Y SCH O O L. (M SD) Motion by B ennett supported by Zarbo to adopt th e resolution for s ite plan approval for the Cherry Hill E lem entary School Motion ea rn ed unanim ously RESOLUTION OF BOARD O F TRUSTEES CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTON S ite P la n A p p ro v a l fo r th e C h e r r y H ill E le m e n ta ry S ch o o l W H EREA S, th e Project Sponsors, Plym outh C anton community Schools have requested site p lan approval for a new elementary school to be located on th e n o rtheast com er of Cherry h ill and Denton Road (Tax E D P # 067 99 0011 702)), an d W H EREA S the Planning Commission found the proposed site p lan to be CONSISTENT w ith the developm ent objectives of the Township and recommended APPROVAL

*ef the s ite p lan , and, W H E R E A S, the B oard has reviewed the “proposed site p lan and determ ines th e proposal to be CONSISTENT •with th e Zoning O rdinance regulations and development objectives subject to th e conditions described in th e analysis and recom m endation form attached here to and m ade a p a rt hereof NOW T H E R E F O R E B E IT R ES O L V E D the B oard of Trustees of the C harter Township of Canton, M ichigan does hereby APPROVE the site p lan for th e proposed elem entary school on parcel no 067 99 0011 702 subject to compliance w ith any conditions contained herein an d all other regulations of the TownshipI te m 2 C O N S ID E R S IN G H R E Z O N IN G . (MSD) Motion by B ennett suppo rted by M cLaughlin to adopt th e resolution for rezomng of Singh Developm ent M otion carried unanim ously RESOLUTION OF BOARD O F TRUSTEES CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTON R e z o m n g R e q u e s t o f S m g h D e v e lo p m e n t W HEREAS, the petitioner h a s requested approxim ately 6 577 acres of land located east of C an ton C en ter Road betw een Palm er and Geddes Roads be rezoned from R 1 Single Fam ily R esidential to R-6, Single Family A ttached R esidential D istric t an d W HEREAS, the requested rezom ng WOULD be in conform ity w ith the F u tu re Land Use M ap of th e Com prehensive P lan an d W H EREA S the Canton Township P lanning Commission recom m ended APPROVAL of the request NOW T H E R E F O R E B E IT R ESO LV ED the B oard of Trustees of the C harter Township of C anton M ichigan does hereby APPROVE the request of th e petitioner to rezone property identified by property tax EDP # 107 99 0003 002 and th e w esterly 870 feet of tax EDP # 107 99 0003 001 from R 1 Single Fam ily R esidential to R 6 Single Family Attached R esidential D istrictI te m 3. C O N S ID E R P U L T E H O M E S R EZO N IN G (MSD) Motion by B ennett supported by M cLaughlin to adopt the resolution for Pulte Homes R ezom ng Motion carried unanim ously RESOLUTION OF BOARD O F TRUSTEES CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTON

^ R e z o m n g R e q u e s t o f P u l t e H o m es R e z o m n g W HEREAS the petitioner h a s requested approxim ately 139 acres of land located south of D enton Road betw een D enton an d B arr Roads be rezoned from RA R ural A griculture RR R ural Residential, R 1, Single Family R esidential R 2,Single Fam ily R esidential D istric ts to R 2 and R 3, Single Fam ily R esidential D istricts and, W HEREAS, the requested rezom ng WOULD be m conform ity w ith the F u tu re Land Use M ap of th e C om prehensive P lan an d WHEREAS, the Canton Township P lan n in g Commission recom m ended APPROVAL of the request NOW T H E R E F O R E B E IT R ESO LV ED the B oard of Trustees of the C harter Township of C anton M ichigan does hereby APPROVE the request o f th e petitioner to rezone property identified by I move to recommend approval of th e request to rezone ta x EDP #s 121 99 0012

000 and 121 99 0013 000 from RR R ural Residential tax ED P # 121 99 0024 002 from RA R ural Agriculture, an d tax EDP #s 121 99 0025 000 121 99 0026 000 121 99 0027 000 121 99 0028 000 121 99 0029 000 121 99 0030 000 121 99 0031 000 and 121 99 0032 000 from R 1 Single Family R esidential to R 2 Sm gle Fam ily R esidential D istrict and approval of th e request to rezone ta x ED P #s 121 99 0014 000, 121 99 0015 001 121 99 0015 002 an d 124 99 0002 000 from RR R ural Residential, an d tax EDP #s 121 99 0038 000 and 124 99 0001000 from RA R ural A gricultural to R 3, Single Family Residential DistrictI te m 4. C O N SID ER SPE C IA L LAND U SE F O R CAR WASH AND D R IV E-TH RO U G H RESTAURANT. (M ELODY’S GO URM ET M ARKET) (M SD) Motion by B en ne tt supported by M cLaughlin to adopt the resolution for special lan d use for a C ar W ash and Drive Through R estau ran t (Melody s G ourm et M a rk e t} M otion earned unanim ously RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON S p e c ia l L a n d U se f o r a C a r W ash a n d D n v e -T h ro u g h R e s ta u r a n t (M elody’s G o u rm e t M ark e t) W HEREAS th e Project Sponsor has requested special land use approval for a car w ash an d dnve through re s tau ran t located north of Michigan Avenue an d w est of H aggerty Road (Tax ED P #s 137 990001 000 and 137 99 0002 001) an d W H EREA S th e Planning Commission found th e proposed special lan d uses to be CONSISTENT w ith the developm ent objectives of the Township an d recommended APPROVAL an d W H EREA S th e B oard h a s reviewed th e proposed request for special lan d use approval an d determ ines the proposal to be CONSISTENT w ith the Zoning O rdinance regula tions and development objectives subject to the conditions described m the analysis and recom m endation form attached hereto and m ade a pa rt hereof NOW T H E R E F O R E B E IT RESO LV ED th e Board of Trustees of th e C h arte r Township of C anton M ichigan does hereby APPROVE the special land use approval for a car w ash and dnve through re s tau ran t located north of M ichigan Avenue a n d w est of Haggerty Road on .tax EDP # sl37 99 0001 000 and 137 99 0002 001 an d subject to all o ther regulations of the TownshipI te m 5. C O N SID ER R E Q U E ST T O PAY IN VO ICE F O R PRIVATE ROAD IN S P E C T IO N SE R V IC E S AT T H E R IV E R ’S E D G E O F C H ERR Y H IL L VILLA G E F R O M E X IST IN G ESCRO W ACCOUNT (MSD) Motion by B enne tt supported by K irehgatter to au thonze paym ent of the Inspection Services Company Inc invoice in the am ount of $18 888 75 from account num ber 592 000 288 0000 for the services perform ed in inspecting th e road construction in the C herry Hill Village R ivers Edge developm ent M otion carried u n a n im o u s ly

I te m 6 C O N S ID E R A U TH O R IZIN G T H E PU R C H A SE O F WATERCAD 7.0 R ELA TED SE R V IC E AND T R A IN IN G (MSD)Motion by B enne tt supported by M cLaughlin to au thonze the purchase of H aested M ethods for the purchase of WaterCAD Version 7 0 WaterCAD service subscription SewerCAD service subscnption an d train ing for two individuals on WaterCAD for a n am ount not to exceed $10 000 (W ater an d Sewer F un d account num ber 592 441 977 •2580 ) Motion ea rn ed unanim ouslyI te m 7 C O N S ID E R PU R C H A S E O F R E P L A C E M E N T V EH IC LES F O R T H E M U N IC IPA L SE R V IC E S D EPA RTM ENT (MSD) Motion by B enne tt supported by K irehgatter to approve the purchase of One (1) 2005 GMC 2500 Savanna Cargo Van a t $14 944 00 (water and sewer capital outlay account #592 000 142 0000) One (1) 2005 Chevrolet T railblazer a t $21 4 0185 (w ater and sew er capital outlay account #592 000 142 0000), and Two (2) 2005 GMC 4X2 2500 pick ups a t $16 585 00 (w ater and sewer capital outlay account #592 000 142 0000) each from Red H olm an GMC under th e Oakland County Cooperative Purchasing Agreem ent a ll to be funded from the w ater and sewer fund and further, move to approve th e purchase of One (1) 2005 Ford Explorer a t $21 576 50 (general fund capital outlay account #101 371 977 0000) from S ignature Ford, under th e Macomb County Cooperative Purchasing Program to be funded from the general fund M otion earn ed unanim ouslyI te m 8. R E Q U E S T TO EX TEN D T H E W EED C U TTIN G CONTRACT F O R M .S T. & L , IN C F O R T H E ,2005 W EED C U TTIN G PR O G R A M (MSD) M otion by B ennett f supported by Zarbo to award th e 2005 Weed C utting Program to M S T & L , Inc xn th e am ount of $47 94 per acre/lot (C ontractual Services - Weed C utting 101 521 823 0000) Motion carried unanim ously I te m 9. A U T H O R IZ E AWARD O F B ID F O R T H E S P R IN G 2005 SH ELDO N AND L IL L E Y ROADS T R E E PL A N TIN G PROG RA M . (MSD) Motion by B ennett supported by LaJoy to approve the award of bid for tree p lan ting and w a ten n g for th e S pn ng 2005 Lilley and Sheldon Road Tree P lan ting to Arbor G reen Landscaping for a total of $98,310 00 p lus a contingency for tree an d stum p removal of $10 000 for a to tal purchase order of $108,310 00 (account no 101 285 970 0000 ) Motion ea rn ed unanim ouslyI te m 10 C O N S ID E R AWARDING E N G IN E E R IN G SER V IC ES T O N O R TH W EST CONSULTANTS, IN C . F O B T H E 2005 SIDEWALK G A P PROG RA M . (M SD) Motion by B ennett supported by McLaughlin to aw ard the engm eenng design consulting services for th e 2005 Sidewalk Gap Program to N orthw est C onsultants Inc in the am ount of $17,786 p lus a 10% design contingency for a no t to exceed am ount of $19 565 (ROW E ngm eenng M aintenance account # 101 441 803 0000) Motion ea rn ed unanim ouslyI te m 11. R E Q U E S T TO AM END IN T E R IO R EN V IR O N M EN TS’ FU R N IT U R E PU R C H A S E O R D E R (FBD) Motion by B ennett supported by M cLaughlin to approve increasing the Purchase Order previously issued to In ten o r Environm ents LLC 26911 N orthw estern Hwy Southfield M ichigan 48034 by $26 000 (A dm inistration and Public Safety construction/renovation project # 402 302 975 0000) for the purchase of additional furnishings, p a rts to rebuild two cubicles an d finish insta lla tion of th e track filing ) Roll call vote Ayes B ennett Kirehgatter, LaJoy M cLaughlin Yack, Zarbo Nays Caccamo Motion earnedI te m 12 C R E A T E AN D F IL L N ETW O RK T E C H N IC IA N PO SITIO N . (FB D ) Motion by B enne tt supported by K irehgatter to approve the crea tion an d filling of N etw ork Technician position in Inform ation Technology Services Division M otion carried unanimouslyI te m 13 A P P R O V E ZER O L E A SE A G R EEM EN T F O R TEAM VEH IC LE (FBD) M otion by B enne tt supported by LaJoy to adopt the resolution for zero lease agreem ent for team vehicle Motion carried unanim ously RESOLVED, th a t th e C h arter Township of Canton is hereby authorized to lease from Blackwell Ford a 2005 Ford Explorer VIN 1FMZU73K25ZA49393 for a two y ea r period commencing on M arch 31 2005 RESOLVED FURTHER th a t Thomas J Yack the Supervisor arid Terry G B ennett the C lerk of th e C harter Township of Canton, whose authorized signatu res are set forth below be and are hereby authorized directed and empowered to execute and deliver to Blackwell Ford such contracts, leases and other documents as m ay be requested by Blackwell Ford m connection w ith such lease of said vehicle RESOLVED FURTHER th a t Blackwell Ford is authorized to ac t upon th is resolution u n til w ritten notice of its revocation is delivered to Blackwell Ford a t its principal place of business m P lym outh, M ichigan I Terry G B ennett C lerk of the C harter Township of C anton do hereby certify th a t th e foregoing is a full tru e and correct copy of resolutions o f the Board of T rustees of the C harter Township of C anton duly an d regularly adopted a t a m eeting of said Board of T rustees duly and regularly held on th e tw enty second day of M arch 2005 I fu rth er certify th a t said resolutions are still in full force and effect an d have not been am ended or revoked, and th a t the specimen signatu re appearing above is th e signatu re of the officer of th is corporation authorized to sign purchase contracts or leases for and on behalf of th is corporation IN W ITNESS W HEREOF I have hereunto set my h and as C lerk of th e C harter Township of C anton and affixed the corporate seal th is 23rd day of M arch 2005 I te m 14. B U D G E T AM END M EN T F O R E Q U IP M E N T FO R ESC A PE SY STEM - F IR E . (PSD ) Motion by B ennett supported by LaJoy to approve th e following Budget am endm ent to create a new

1Police C apital Line item foB em ergency purchase of a Yates Kevlar Belts for F ire Escape Syst^P & R Products Com pany 158 Wallace Ave Dowmngtown PA IS for a n am ount of $4688 46 Motion carried unanim ously re a se R evenues F und B alance A ppropriation #206 000 60000 $4689 Increase A npronnations. C apital Outlay Equipm ent 16 336 977 0000 $4689I te m 15 PU R C H A SE OF)5 P O N T IA C B O N N E V ILL E S E F O R D E T E C T IV E BUREAU. ID) M otion by B enne tt supported by M cLaughlin to approve tharchase as 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE through the Oakland Counttd Program for a n am ount of $20 114 00 (2005 Police C apital O ut Account 207 301 977 0000 ) Motion carried unanim ouslyI te m 16 E M E R G E N C W R C H A S E O F A H IG H V O LU M E, H IG H QUALITY C O P H F O R R E C O R D S B U R EA U . (PSD )Motion by B enne tt supporby M cLaughlin to approve th e following Budget am endm ent to c rea new Police C apital Line item for the em ergency purchase of a M ta DiA lta Di650 copier from N ational Business M achines 357441 Rd W estland M I 48185 for $9,500 00 Motion ea rn ed unanim oui Increase Revenues. F und B alance Appropriation #207 000 69)00 $9500 00, Increase A ppropnations C apital Outlay Equipm ent 7 301 977 0000 $9500 00 I te m 17 PU R C H A SE O F TE R O PE R A B IL ITY SYSTEM . (PSD) Motion by B ennett supporby LaJoy to approve the purchase of the Interoperability Communions U n it for in stalla tion to our cu rren t dispatch system through th a te of M ichigan C ontract w ith M otorola in th e am ount of $51 400 Account #101 860 977 0000 Hom eland S ecunty G ran t Fund ) M otcam ed unanim ously I te m 18. P O L IC E M O TCYCLE IN S T R U C T O R T R A IN IN G F O R OFC M ARIN ELLI.3D ) Motion by B ennett, supported by M cLaughlin to approve t r an d tra in ing expenses for Officer J M annelli to a ttend Police hrcycle Instructor T rain ing m Memphis, Tennessee through N orthvem U niversity Traffic In s titu te to ta l cost $4 210 20 (acct no 2C01 952 0000 Police T rain ing A ccoun t) Motion earned unam m oushI te m 19. CANTO N BOD O F T R U S T E E S BY-LAWS, 5.1 (REVISION ) AND 5 1.1 (AITIO N). (SU PE R V ISO R ) M otion by B ennett supported by Caco to tab le th e C anton Board o f T rustees revise Rule 5 1 by rep lacifhursday to W ednesday an d add Rule 5 1 1 , All m aterials to b ts tn b u te d (paper copies) an d shown electronically by C anton Bom em bers to o ther board m em bers shall be subm itted to the Supenr’s office for inclusion into th e Board packet by noon on T hurs preceding th e nex t regu la r m eeting Motion earned unam m oushI te m 20. S U P P O R T O F CTO N T O W N SH IP R E S ID E N T S F O R EDUCATIONAL C H O IC E O D D CACCAM O) M otion by B ennett supported by Caccamo to ajve th e resolution for educational choice M otion denied RESOHO N OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOW NSHIP O ANTON WHESREAS th e portions of C anton Township located th e Van B uren and W ayne W estland School D istncts are no t cuitly being provided w ith schools th a t adhere to the sta ted goal ofe M ichigan D epartm en t of E ducation of in tegra ting schools w ith tlom m um ties m w hich they serve and W HEREAS th e residents aose portions of C anton Township have sought to have the ir prop transfe rred to th e Plym outh C anton Community School D is trian d W H EREA S th e residen ts have petitioned to move ou t o tn B uren Township Schools and into Plym outh Canton CommunSchool and the C anton Township Board of Trustees believes th a t h ig C anton children a tten d schools th a t are located in and m teg ra tv ith th e comm u n ity in w hich they live and play will foster a m orhesive com m unity and m ake C anton a b e tte r place to live NOW E R E F O R E B E IT R ESO LV ED th a t the Canton Board of T rustealls on the Van B uren School D istrict to develop and im plem ent ccete p lans to construct an elem entary school in the C anton portioitheir d istric t Furtherm ore th e Canton Board of T rustees calls on Wan B uren and W ayne W estland School D istnc ts to both develop ccete p lans to im prove the in tegra tion of th e ir district w ith the C antom m um ty consistent w ith th e M ichigan D epartm ent of E ducation sated goal of fo stenng a pa rtne rsh ip between the schools and th immunities th a t they serve Included in these p lans should be stroronsideration of th e C anton com m unity in any new high school or d ie school buildings To th e ex tent the respective school d is tnc ts dlop concrete well thought out plans to serve the residents of C antohe C anton Township Board of T rustees will support the d is tnc ts in sam e m anner a n d w ith th e sam e vigor th a t i t has supported th e PI u th C anton Com m unity School D istrict in sim ilar endeavors in th a s t If e ith er th e Van B uren School D istnc t or Wayne W estlandiool D is tn c t fails to tak e these actions w ith in two years the C antlbw nship B oard of T rustees em braces and supports th e efforts o in ton residents to seek en try m to the Plym outh C anton Com m u School D is tn c t M otion by LaJoy, seconded by Caccamo to adbhe following resolution M otion carried unanim ously RESOLUTION BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOW NSHIP OF CANTO NHEREA S, th e portions of C anton Township located in th e B uren and W ayne W estland School D istncts are not curren tly Ig provided w ith schools th a t adhere to th e s ta ted goal of th e h igan D epartm en t of E ducation of in tegra ting schools w ith th im m um ties m w hich they serve, and W HEREAS th e Canton Tlship Board of T rustees believes th a t having C anton children aid schools th a t a re located in and in tegra ted w ith the commui in w hich they live and play w ill foster a m ore cohesive com m unitjd m ake C anton a b e tte r place to live, NOW T H E R E FO R E , B E RESOLVED th a t the C anton B oard of T rustees will w ork w ith Can residen ts and Van B uren Schools to b e tte r serve th e residents Danton by im proving com m unications w ith C anton residents by C anton B oard o f T rustees w orking m partnersh ip w ith Van Burdchools to locate a school e ith er in or closer to C anton portion of n e t, and develop plans to improve the in tegration of th e ir d is tn e tth th e C anton Com m unity consistent w ith M ichigan D epartm ent E ducation s ta ted goal of fo stenng a partnersh ip between th e seb an d th e com m unity they serve To the ex ten t th is partnersh ip is cessful th e C anton Board of T rustees will support the d is tn c t m tsame m anner an d w ith th e sam e vigor th a t has supported the P ly ith C anton Com m unity School D istnc t in the pastI te m 21 AWARD B ID >R P R IN T IN G SPR IN G /S U M M ER D ISC O V ER B R O C H U R E 5D ) M otion by B ennett supported by LaJoy to aw ard the b id for p rin ting of th e Sum m er/Spnng 2005 Discover program guide to SN G raphic Solutions, P O Box 871296, Canton, MI 48187 in th e am t of $12 865 to be paid from account # s 208 757 900 0000, 101 691 iOOOO, 101 672 900 0000 211 756 900 0000 101 755 900 0000 a 101 750 900 0000 M otion ea rn ed unanim ouslyI te m 22. AD DEND UM TCFFER T O PU R C H A SE M ICH IG A N AVE - CANTO N C E N T P R O P E R T Y 6.72 A C R E S - TAX ID E N T IFIC A TIO N #71-139-0014-0000. (CLER K ) M otion by B ennett supported by M cLhlin to approve th e addendum to the Offer to Purchase Real E staionsisting of approxim ately 6 72 acres located a t M ichigan Avenue-nton C enter Road 'fax Identification # 71 134 99 0014 000 Motior Zarbo supported by B enne tt to table th is item for fu rther questioM otion earned unanim ously I te m 23 C H A N G E O E R F O R B U IL D IN G SE C U R IT Y SYSTEM . (ACSD) M otio4 B ennett, supported by K irehgatter to approve change orders for tju ild in g S ecu n ty System contract w ith Advanced S atellite Commuitions for $9,095 85 (Account #402 302 975 0000 Buildm gConstrubtfxm d) Motion ea rn ed unanim ously A D JO U R N Motion by Befr supported by M cLaughlin to adjourn a t 11 45 p m -

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Controversial priests chronicle 'Tumultuous Times' in the Catholic churchBY HUGH GALLAGHER

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Francisco Radecki had always wanted to be a priest since he was a young boy growing up m Toledo Many of his relatives had chosen the religious life, and he and his twin brother, Dominic, were ready to do the same

Everything started chang­ing when I was in the fifth or sixth grade ” he said It s so radically different because you’re taught one thing and then told everything you were taught is wrong It made a real impiession on me when I was smallWhat changed m the Roman Catholic church followed Vatican II, the church council called m 1962 by Pope John XXIII The council ushered m a number of changes including an ecumenical approach to other religions changes in the Mass, including using the ver­nacular language instead of Latin, allowing Saturday Mass to meet the Sunday obligation the renaming of some Sacraments, and other changes

Rather than stay in the established Catholic Church, Radecki and his brother instead became followers of the traditional Catholic move ment They attended a semi nary together in Idaho and were ordained in 1988 as members of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen Radecki, pastor of St Joseph Church in Wayne, answeis to a bishop in Omaha, Neb, not Cardinal Adam Maida in Detroit The nearest affiliated churches are m Grand Rapids and Akron Ohio, though Radecki said there are other ‘ traditional-style” churches in the Detroit area where Mass is still said in LatinRecently Radecki and his brother released a book that outlines the traditional Catholic criticisms of Vatican II and the popes since Pius XII, whom they consider anti­popes The new book, Tumultuous Times Twenty General Councils o f the Catholic Church & Vatican II and Its Aftermath follows an

earlier book critical of the council, What Has Happened to the Catholic Church

Radecki admits that his positions are controversial, but he said he and his brother have done extensive research to sup port their point of view The book draws from scholarly works as well as the popular press, blit Radecki concedes to having a definite point of view

Basically councils would defend the Catholic faith and define Catholic doctrine, and Vatican II just started a whole new theology he said Ecumenism, the idea that

there s truth in all religion,fthat the Catholic church isn t the true church any longer The radical departure from the Mass, changing the offertory and consecration and com mumon Those were things that were never touched from the time of Christ

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Tumultuous Times begins with a history of the previous church councils from the Council of Nicaea in 325 to the first Vatican Council m 1869 The book gives the his­tory of the councils the par­ticular concerns that brought the church leaders together and the heresies that the councils acted against The second half of the book deals with the political and reli­gious arguments of Vatican II from the conservative per­spective of traditional CatholicsRadecki said he and other traditional Catholics accept the authority of a legitimate pope, but he does not accept the popes from John XXIII on as legitimate

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The Tico FamilySinging Filipino missionaries in con c e rt7p m Friday April 1 at Fair Haven Baptist Church 34850 Marquette south of Ford Road east of Wayne Road Westland No charge Call (734) 728 4549

Revival meetingsWith Charles Kempf April 3 6 services begin at 11 am and 6 pm Sunday April 3 a n d 7p m Monday Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church 28440 Lyndon between Middlebelt and Inkster roads Livonia For information visit wwwgbcoflivoma org or (734)425 6215

Vesper servicesThe Council of Orthodox Christian

Churches of Metropolitan Detroit spon sors its annual series of Vesper servic es at area Orthodox churches begin n m g a t6 p m Sunday ApnlS Veneration of the Cross at St George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral 18405 W Nine Mile Road Southfield (248)569 4833 April 10 Sunday of St John Climacus atSS Peter S Paul Romanian Orthodox Church 750 N Beech Daly Road Dearborn Heights (313) 274 9651 and April 17 Sunday of St Mary of Egypt at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church 36075 W Seven Mile Road Livonia (248)476 3432 The general public as well as Orthodox Christians are invited to attend All proceeds will be used for C0CC chan ties and projects For more informa tion contact the Very Rev Timothy Barna COCC president at (313) 937 2120 orftim ftw m irrcom or the Very Rev Michael Arbanas secretary at (313)2713110 orfather michaeldstclementchurch net

\ f o r information about COCC call (313) 9372120

Bible seminarCreation versus Evolution conducted by Pastor Mike Doucoumes and Joe Knapp 715 8 30 p m Tuesdays and Wednesdays to April 6 at Cherry Hills Seventh Day Adventists Church 33144 Cherry Hill between Wayne and Venoy roads Garden City Call (734) 524 0880

Rummage sale9 30 a m to 4 p m Friday April 8 and 9 30 a m to noon Saturday April 9 m the fellowship hall at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 39020 Five Mile between Newburgh and Haggerty Livonia $2 00 bag sale on Saturday

Musical revueThe Edge the teen performing arts groups of Hope Lutheran Church pres ent On the Edge The Life of a Teenage Christian7 pm Friday Aprils and Wednesday April 13 the revue con tains original drama and song at the church 39200 West 12 Mile Farmington Hills No charge For more information call (248) 553 7170

Rummage/bake sale 9 a m to 1 p m Saturday April 9 at St Pauls Presbyterian Church Five Mile and Inkster roads Livonia Proceeds will help fund missionary work within the community Sale items include children s clothing (infant to 6X) toys household and kitchen items kmck knacks books sporting goods elec tromcs televisions tools furniture and baked goods For more mforma tion call (734) 4221470

Women's RetreatWomen of Livonia and other commum ties ai e invited to this annual event co sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham begins with registration and a continental break fast 9 a m Saturday April 9 at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church 9601 Hubbard at West Chicago Livonia Registration is $25 and includes lunch For reservations call (734)422 0Z94

Spring FlingCard party games salad dinner and dessert door prrzes 6 p m Saturday April 9 at St Sabina Church Ann Arbor Trail between Telegraph and Inkster roads Dearborn Heights Donation is $7 For tickets call (313) 5611977

Benefit concertA benefit handbell concert by Classical Bells for the rehabilitation and physi cal therapy of Laura Jackson 4 p m Sunday April 10 at St Pauls Presbyterian Church 27475 Five Mile at Inkster Livonia Jackson hit her hand while trying out for cheerfeadmg in May 2003 causing a crushing injury to her spine As a result she is a quadri plegic and needs assistance to breathe Tickets are a $10 suggested donation $8 for groups of 15 or more For more information call(734) 4221470

Open houseFor all those interested in an out standing Christian school for grades K 4 through 12 Agape Christian Academy is having an open house 7 pm Monday,April 11 a t 45081 Geddes Road in Canton Please contact the school office at (734) 394 0357 if you have any questions Agape features a well rounded aca demic program which is based on the Abeka curriculum and supplemented with art music and sports to give students a balanced program of studyEstablished in 1982 as a ministry of Agape Family Worship Center it is fully accredited by the International Chr stian Accrediting Association You and your prospective students are invited to the open house toreceive enrollment information tour the facility and meet with teachers staff and some students as well

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the pope at the same time We believe they aie anti popes, he said

He said he accepts the prin­ciple of papal infallibility but only if the pope is legiti­mate He said the changes created by Vatican II are con trary to earlier church teach ings and any pope who sup ports those changes isn t a legitimate pope

His book also asserts that John XXIII and John Paul II had socialist leanings that were contrary to the teach ings of the church In the book, the Radeckis write, John XXIII s Mater et Magistra (a papal encyclical) represents a striking depar­ture from Catholic social principles In this encyclical, they sought to further the general welfare through socialism rather than by the kingship of Christ

Radecki acknowledged that

the Soviet Union collapsed during John Paul II s reign, but he said the pope hasn t done enough to condemn Communism, even on a visit to Cuba

Radecki is also skeptical about the drive toward ecu­menical relations with other religions

The church is really ecu­menical m that it accepts people from all places and all races for all time, he said “But the idea of ecumenism today is equating the Hindu gods with 35 million manifes­tations of their god and Islam s Allah It’s not the same as the trinity we wor­ship That s a major differ­ence

He was especially critical of John Paul II for worshipping with Hindus, Buddhists and others

Radecki s church m Wayne was started in 1989 Radecki,

who has been pastor for 11 years, said the church has about 130 families They attend a traditional Tridentine Latin Mass and observe the church sacra­ments m a way identical to the form m practice m the ,£» 1950s •

The Detroit archdiocese ^ office declined to comment ^ on the Radeckis’ book The Sacred Heart Seminary also & did not respond to an inquiry * about the book £

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E D I T H E L L E N A T O NAge 83 o f Plymouth passed away March 22 2005 at Angela Hospice after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis She was married to the late John W Aton for 57 years She is sur vived by her children Larry Aton of Rock H ill SC Johnny Aton of Detioit Sheriy Aton and Rhonda Aton both o f Plymouth one brother William (Bonnie) Owen o f Gore O K six grandchildren six great grand children many nieces and nephews and her beloved dog D u ly Face She is preceded tn death by her parents Emmitt Owen and Rosie Shaw her brother Thomas Owen her sisters Mildred Collier and Beauton Hargrove two infant daughters Shirley Sue and Martha Roseann two grandsons Randy and Scotty Aton and her daughter m law Shirley Aton Edith was born m Donna M O and grew up in Hickman K Y She resided m Plymouth most o f her adult life She was a homemaker mother and honorary grandmother to many o f the children she babysat over the years She was a member o f the Plymouth Church o f God enjoyed working with the Ladies Auxiliary and especially enjoyed working the fundraising chicken d nneis with h u fr ends She was a devoted Detroit T gei baseball fan and she loved to crochet and embroider Most o f all she lo\ ed her familv and friends She will he great ly missed Services were held at the Schrader Howell Funeral Home Friday March 25 2005 with The Rev George Aton officiating Interment at Riverside Cemetery Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice Livonia

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GALINETMrs Florence C Bee Gahnet age 83 passed away Saturday evening March 26 2005 at a local hospital She was bom on January 24 1922 m Pontiac M I to Russell and Mildred (Martin) Brace was a resident of Farmington Hills M I and later of Canadian Lakes O n October 27 1943 Florence married William Gahnet whom she met at Alm a College and was married for over 61 years Mrs Gahnet and her husband loved playing golf together She is survived by her husband, William 4 children Cheri Muenchausen ot the Woodlands T X Laune (Robert) White o f Muskegon Greg (Gern) Gahnet o f Novi M I and Brett (Theresa) Galmet of Milford, M I 6 grandchildren Leighann Charles Grant Jacqueline Robert and Julie and 2 great grandchildren Kyhe and Dawson A private memon al service will be held by the family Memorial contributions to United Way o f Michigan Project Literacy would be appreciated Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes Inc 231 759 8565

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Age 63 o f Plymouth born into eter nal life March 26 2005 She was born September 28 1941 in Chicago Illinois She came to the Plymouth community m 1986 from Livonia She was a retired occupational thera pist for William Beaumont Hospital m Royal Oak She was a member of Our Lady o f Good Counsel Church in Plymouth where she also served as the Wedding Coordinator and partici pated in the Resurrection Chon She was also active with the R C IA pro gram at St Edith Church in Livonia She was involved with the Friends of the Library in Plymouth and Manna Meals in Detroit She enjoyed watch mg the sunsets on Lake Michigan at her family home in Frankfort She made friends wherever she went and was a loving wife mother grand mother and sister She is survived by her husband o f 40 years Robert hei children Robert (Mary Beth) Mundt o f Dearborn Kathleen (fiance John Whitney) Mundt o f Plymouth Peggy (Timothy) Morelh o f Plymouth and Pete (Jade) Mundt o f Plymouth hei grandchildren Meghan Riley Ryan and Rowan her brother John Cunniff and her sister Kathleen Cunniff Funeral from O u r La d y o f Good Counsel Church 47650 N Temtorial Plymouth Thursday 10 30am Friends may visit at church beginning at 10am Memorials may be made to The Capuchins or Marywood Nursing Center Arrangements entrusted to Schrader Howell Funeral Home (734)453 3333

E L I Z A B E T H K L A V E R J E N K I N S

Age 78 passed away at Munson Hospice House m Traverse City at 7 25 p m on March 27 2005 after a long struggle following spinal and cancer surgery She was the wife o f D r Ronald Jenkins retired pediatric dentist and mother o f three children Betsy Jenkins Daniel Jenkins Maryann Jenkins Bingham and three grandchildren Stephen Melissa and Roxanne Also surviving is her broth er Peter KlaverMrs Jenkins family always came first in her life and she was a devoted homemaker Artistic and clever with crafts she knitted, did needle point sewed quilts and was an excellent photographer She was always making something foi her fam lly and loyal friends Beth as she liked to be called, was born and raised in the City o f Grosse Pointe and her father was a general dentist in Detroit She attended Grosse Pointe High School and graduated from the University o f Michigan in 1949 where she became a member o f Chi Omega She also was a graduate o f the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston Beth was an ardent G o Blue fan all her life and knew and could sing all the songs and verses in the Michigan Songbook from memo­ry When D r Jenkins opened his pedi atric dental practice in Birmingham Beth was his first receptionist and bookkeeper In later years she became Secretary for the Oakland County Dental Society The couple lived in the Birrmngham/Beverly Hills area for 51 years While there they were active members o f The First Presbyterian Church until they moved to Traverse City two years ago A memorial serv ice is being planned for this summer m Traverse City Memorial contribu tions may be directed to Munson Hospice House 1105 Sixth St Traverse City M I 49684 or to a chan ty o f one s own choosing The family is being served by The Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home 305 Sixth St Traverse City M I 49684

Age 82 formerly o f Birmingham M I passed away March 24 2005 at Grand Travetse Pavilions after an extended illness She was bom March 30 1922 m Anderson Indiana and was the daughter o f Walter Earl and Alberta (Lift) Fisher She married William B Miller on December 24 1943 They moved to Michigan in 1959 She retired as an Administrative Secretary o f the Royal Oak M I School System She was also a Registered Nurse She was a 50+ year Life Member o f the Order o f the Eastern Star and the Order o f the White Shrine She enjoyed ceramics and was a piamst/orgamst She is sui vived by her daughter Carol An n & husband Je ff Turner o f Traverse City the love o f her life her grandson Logan Turner o f Traverse City and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her hus band o f almost 50 years * n November o f 1992 her parents Earl and Alberta Fisher and her brother E Eugene Fisher Services will be Saturday April 2 2005 at 11 30 at Robert D Loose Funeral Home in Anderson Indiana with nephew Rev Stephen K Fisher officiating Visitation will be lmmedt ately proceeding the service Bunal will m Anderson Memorial Park

A L F R E D W I L L I A M R I C HI Age 75 o f Bloomfield Hills

died March 28 2005 at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy M r Rich was born

November 29 1929 in Depue Illinois son o f Agnes and John Resetich M r Rich served in the United States Military during the Koren War M r Rich attended Bradley University and graduated from the University o f Marquette with a masters degree in chemical engineering M r Rich moved lo the Birmingham area where he met his wife Mary Kay Whiting M r Rich started his own business Precision Coatings Commerce Twp m 1969 M r Rich was a member o f Holy Name Church o f Bumingham Orchard Lake Country C lub Delray Dunes Country Club m Honda Rich Harvest Farms m Illinois and he was also a member o f Legatus M r Rich loved to travel play golf and work in his yard playing with hts tools The thing that meant the most to M r Rich was his family He was verypioud o f his Slavic back ground and quietly helped the less for­tunate to achieve their dream or get back on their feet M r Rich is sur vived by his wife Mary Kay Whiting Rich children M ary Beth (Keith) MacGuidwin Andrew Whiting (Anne) Rich Richard John (Kim ) Rich Am y Claire (Kevin) McCarthy Patrick, Michael (Delores) Rich Christopher Ryan (Fiance Chnstine McGowan) Rich grandchildren Meaghan and Sarah MacGuidwin Jennifer Drew and Parker Rich Morgan Jonathan Grace and Georgia Rich Shea Reilly Mary Claire Casey Grace and Brady McCarthy and Rachael Rich, sister Mary Wiermk and brothers Anthony Rich Richard (Nancy) Resetich and John (Ellen) Resetich Funeral from H oly Name Church 630 Harmon Birmingham Friday 10am Friends may visit at church beginning at 9 30am Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N Crooks Rd (between 14-15 Mile R d s ) Thursday 2 8 pm Prayers 7pm Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Southfield Contributions appreciated to Oakland Family Services 23332 Orchard Lake R d Suite A Farmington Hills M I 48336

A N N B L E A K L E Y S P I C E RAge 7 7 o f Dalton G A and formerly o f Birmingham M I and St Petersburg F L died Tuesday March 28 2005 at her residence She is survived by her husband Neil H Spicer o f Dalton, daughter L o n Henry o f Douglasville G A two granddaughters and one great grandchild Memorial services will be held later in Michigan Love Funeral Home 1402 N Thornton Ave Dalton is in charge o f arrangements

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Madonna softball pitcher Enn Brockert displayed mid­season form Saturday after­noon in the Crusaders’ 2-1 vic­tory over Tn-State University in the first game of a double- header played at Livonia Ladywood High School

After yielding an unearned run in the first inning, Brockert (5-1) silenced the Thunder file rest of the way Brockert also ignited MU s game-winning* two-run, sixth- mning rally when she singled and eventually scored on Stephanie Bay's dramatic two- run double

1)1-81810 rebounded m the nightcap, winning 7-5 The split leftth^S^ind er with a 7-5 mark aka Madonna with a 7-6 record

Tn-State pitcher Amy Walker suffered the opening- game loss, despite allowing just five bits in six innings of work Brockert gave up just three hits aiidstruck out three

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in her complete-game gem Day shined at die plate for

MU, going 2-for-2 with a walk Other than Day and Brockert, first baseman Krystal Shina (Farmington Hills Mercy) was the only other Crusader to record a hit

Sheila Dura was the hitting star m game two for the visi­tors as shb ripped a pair of hits and collected three RBI

Shina (2-for-4, two RBI) and Day (3-for-4, one RBI) paced the Crusaders m the game-two loss

MU traded 5-1 when it erupted for four fifth-inning runs Brockert, Shina and Day all contnbuted RBI hits to the game-tying rally Shannon Noder suffered the pitching loss for the Crusaders, yielding four earned runs and XI hits in four-and-two-thirds innings of work.

Diamond honorsMadonna softball players

Stephanie Day and Erin Brockert earned Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Week and Pitcher-of-the-Week accolades, respectively, last week

Day, a freshman from Livonia Ladywood, went 10-for-14 with three doubles and five RBI m four games Among her hits was a game-winning, two-run double in the Crusaders’ 2-1 victory over Ih-State on Saturday Day fin­ished with a 714 batting average and 929 slugging percentage

Brockert, a junior from Dayton, Ohio, notched a pair of mound victories last week, including a complete-game, seven-stnkeout effort at Spring Arbor

For the week, Brockert struck out 12 batters in just over 15 innings of work. She allowed just one run, leaving her eamed-nin average at a stingy 0 46

SUMMER CAMPS

CHURCHILL HOCKEY CAMPLivonia Churchill will stage a summer hockey camp for

grades 8-12 from 5-30-? p*m Monday th o u g h Friday, July 25-29 and Aug, 1-5, a t Eddie Edgar Arena

The c6st for the two-week camp is $175 Enrollment is limited

For mom information, e- mail Pete Jdazzqm atpm az- zom@livomakl2 mi,us.M U C R O S S C O U N T R Y C A M P S

Madonjia University v ifl be stage a series 6f summer cross county base pamps,The youth camp will be from 8 a m t o 9 :3 0 a.rm, Monday through Friday, July 25-29 (cost is $#>), base camp, 8-J0v30 a m., Aug 1-5 (cost $75^, and long nins, 7-9 a m Saturday* July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Attgi&^cqst $7 each Saturday!, y \For regfefrahon mformatfon,

call MU head cross country coach and camp director Pat Daugherty at (734) 432-5634 (office) or evenings at (734) 658-0226 (cell) You can also e-mail him atpdaugherty@madonna eduS P A R T A N S U M M E R C A M P S

Livonia Stevenson High School will be offering a series of summer sports camps through the Community Education Enrichment Program The deadline to enroll is Monday, May 23

Among the camps offeredBoys basketball (incoming

grades 5-9) — 9 a m until noon, Monday through Friday, June 20-24, at the new fieldhouse Directed by cpach Bill Dyer and staff Cost is $79 (course No 9214),

Girls track and field (incoming grades 7-12) — 9 a m until noon, Monday through Friday, June 20-24,

at the outdoor track Directed by coach Kelly Graham and staff Cost is $79 (course No 9221),

Girls volleyball (incoming grades 7-10) — 12 45-2 45 p m , Monday through Friday, June 20-24 and Monday through Thursday, June 27-30, at the competi­tion Directed by coach Kelly Graham and staff Fee is $99 (course No 9229),Girls softball (incoming grades 4-9) — 10 a m to 1 p m , Tuesday through Thursday, June 21-23, at the softball field Directed by coach Rob Witherspoon and staff Cost is $50 (course No 9223),

Girls basketball (incoming grades 7-9) — 8-10 a m , Monday through Friday,June 27-July 1, at the new fieldhouse Directed by coach Tim Newman and staff Cost is $55 (course No 9227)

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dish likely can stayOne o f our co-owners has placed an 18 inch satellite dish on the patio outside th eir u n it. We believe th a t he has violated th e Association bylaws because he did not get a pproval. A member claims th a t a law pre-em pts the Association's rules What do you th in k7

In a similar case out of Ohio, the Court held that federal law prohibits community associations from banning the placing of satellite dishes that are less than one meter in diameter on any area under the members exclusive control if the effect of banning such placement would be to impair the installation, maintenance or use of a dish because the dish in that case could not function properly unless placed outside on the patio and because the association did not offer any viable placement alternatives The Court held that the member could keep the dish there despite the association s rules That is likely to be the case in your situation, although you are best advised to consult with a knowledgeable condominium association attorneyWe have restrictive use covenants th a t limit the number o f residential structures on the parcels o f land in our subdivision to one parcel One of our owners wants to split the parcel and build an additional residence Is that allowed?

Presuming that the restriction m question is clear and unambiguous, the covenant apparently applies to the entire parcel originally acquired by the person who wants to split the property limiting that parcel to one permanent single family residential structure This intent is presumably consistent with the reading of the restrictions as a whole If the declaration expressly provides that its purpose is to maintain the present natural beauty and open space character of the lands, allowing the owners to split their parcel to add a single family residence on smaller parcels would sound contrary to that purpose You must read that covenants as a whole and seek a legal opinionRobert M Meisner is a lawyer and the author of Condominium Operation Getting Started S Staying on the Right Track second edition It is available for $9 95 plus $2 shipping and handling For more information call (248) 644 4433 or visit bmeisnerdmeisner associ ates com This column shouldn t be construed as legal advice

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Who’That was Greta Garbo s character m the 1932 film Grand Hotel The state­ment was forever after associated with the actress, especially follow­ing her retirement from movies m the 1940s and her life as a so called recluse from then until her last days in 1990

If you re giving any thought to being a recluse, real estate agents will tell you its important that you first decide the physical and financial degrees of thp reclusiveness you can manage

Garbo for example as Merle Solway said, lived m a seven-room apart­ment in the middle of New York City and regu­larly went walking with companions in Central Park

Solway sells homes for Hannett, Wilson & Whitehouse in Birmingham She thinks that a person who wants to be alone needs “a buffer of at least an acre,” but it depends, she said, on money

We ve got a 20-acre property Lakes, a house of about 4,000 square feet Its big-time money Four million

But some people would be thrilled with half an acre if they ve never had +hat kmd of space

If, like Henry David Thoreau you’d like to leave the path steadily beaten by traditipnalists, Solway can give you some ideas *

‘I get requests some­times, not many,” for houses away from subdivi­sions, malls and freeways 1 11 suggest certain areas

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to be away somewhere* and she uses her listing services to help them*

Although she can’t specify “hidden” m h ef * a computer s e a r c h e s , ^ put m all the other specifi- - cations and say, ‘no subdi­visions i ’I'i

You might find, Slone said, a house on a dipt % road or a house aerp^sf^.. t street from a subdivision or an old farmhouse *

“Some people hafe:kidt and want neighbor'kidS1 for them to play with and some don’t Some doift want traffic _ ^ *

In her 15 years ofselfihj. homes, Slone said, she!s g,v seen it become ever mote difficult to find isolated t j* properties as the concrete ] waves of urban sprawl ^ - continually pave open land But there still a r ^ some there, she-saatc

‘ There are old houses^ 4 she said, ‘and new Son- 5 struetion m the middle of nowhere Maybe someone has taken a 10-acre p |r f 4 ; and split it into two"* A « » parcels or four You’rg-ouf1 in the country Woods and streams ” **• *

But you can’t go a s : from a city as you she said, befoi into the next!

Sales agent Bj said “there still; mg farms west: and it could be ■ buy an old farr

But that old fa has increased in vajUf* over the years, Webb-said, «. and the land evlfn marker Webb is with C o f d w l ^ 5- Banker Preferred m ^ 7 ? Canton EnviroiMuir, founder of 1 Sierra Club, much open could find “The; wilderness,’ he' the absence ofuiarf^i kering1* •

05$ hut appare: doesn’t work fore '-Slone can tell you? owners Qfhiddqu- homes who*changed then minds for some ra reasofyon possibly cumbed to the aej force of autophobj fear of being alont

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M o r e p e o p l e a r e b u y i n g a s e c o n d h o m e

The number of Americans who own more than one home has reached record levels

According to a just-released report by the National Association of Realtors, 23 percent of all homes purchased m 2004 were purchased as investments Another 13 percent were vacation homes There

was a record of 2 82 million second home sales m 2004, up 16 3 percent from 2 42 million m 2003 Investment property and vacation homes now account for more than one-third of residential transactions

The study also counters a long held myth that only the very wealthy could

afford a second home The NAR study revealed that the typical vacation-home buyer earned $71,000 in 2003, while investment property buyers had an income of $ 85,700 In other words, people buying second homes fall pretty squafely in the middle class

MortgageBits

Never say never when

buying a home

I have bad credit We had a* bankruptcy three years ago I don’t make enough

money It is amazing how many potential homebuyers disqualify themselves from mortgages because they sim­ply don’t tryAny of the above reasons may seem like show stoppers for an uninformed borrower, but there is usually a way to get funding for those who are truly motivated to do so 1 Such mortgage success almost always takes work, creativity and patience, but diligent borrowers are usu­ally delighted with the results

Recent bankruptcies or collections do not automati­cally disqualify borrowers from getting a mortgage, as long as they can prove that they are no longer a credit risk That proof usually comes in the form of some sort qf minimum credit score, one or more satisfac­tory scored credit references, and by showing an ability to put a meaningful down pay* ment on their new purchase.

Less lender risk means a better interest rate A bor­rower with a 30-day late mortgage payment in the past year will normally get a better interest rate and terms than would a borrow­er with four such late pay­ments Similarly a borrower who provides a higher down payment is less of a risk to a lender, and will be rewarded with a better interest rate \

Discouraged borrowers who have been shot down time and again by mortgage lenders may feel their only resort is to rent forever That is simply not the case No matter how bad a borrower’s situation maybe today, that person can be eligible for a home loan withm a year with good self-disciphne arid proper coaching

Finally, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with getting a second opinion from another mortgage lender Some lenders have more experience, a wider variety of products, and dif­ferent levels of creativity than others Also, using a mortgage broker may speed up your search because they generally have access to the broadest spectrum of loan * products * ^

Today’s TIMBIT- Do riot let shame or embarrassment stop you from buying or refi­nancing a home Remember, you will miss 100 percent of the shots younever takeTimothy Phillips is a mortgage banker and newspaper columnist You may access his Wealth Academ y" archives at wwwUSWealthAcademycom or phone him toll free at (866) 369 4516

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T H A T I S A W I N N E RRenovated charmer within walking distance to downtown Living room with fireplace updated white kitchen family room with access to private landscaped back yard that is filled with perennials a paver patio with a spiral staircase to a second story deck The first floor offers a full bath and two bedrooms The master suite on the second floor has a sitting room off the master bedroom with access to the second story deck bath with 2 sinks and Jacuzzi tub 2 walk m closets Partially finished lower level and 2 car garage fenced yard $449,500

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> OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA ☆ ☆Stop By one of our Fabulous Homes! ...or... Call for Details on These or Any of our Other Fine Properties!

TRADITIONAL W ARMTH - This 100 year old home has been corrtpletely renovated with unique details and elegant touches throughout 3 beds/ 2 baths hdwd floors new appliances roof heating & cooling $299900 (P 374RO)

BEST BUY IN TOWN* - Superb NQRTHVILLE BEAUTY - Newer colonial with 4 beds 3 baths a feature rich colonial with 4 finished basement w/bar and in law bedrooms 2 5 baths Huge kitchen quarters complete with a kitchen & with an oversized island & abundant family room Updated big ticket cabinets 2 story family room & items $194 900 (P 132GR) foyer Master w/walk in closet

$449 900 {C 405WI)

i SETTING - Upgraded Oxford model surrounded by a 16 acre nature preserve Many upgrades - circular stairway hardwood & ceramic side entry garage fireplace & cherry kitchen $324 999 (C 859D0)

PHEASANT RUN CONDO • Fully loaded with extras Tastefully decorated ceramic floors maple kitchen deck pool 2 car garage and a clubhouse all in a golf course community' $254 900 (P 494KI)

POPULAR MAYFAIR V ILLA G E - 4beds 2 5 baths formal living & dining kitchen w/nook & ample cabinet space family rm w/firepiace and wet bar Nicely updated & beautifully maintained $249 900 (P 629MA)

8905 HARVEY o Joy E of NewburghC OM PLETE PACKAGE - This Livonia beauty has everything you need for peace of mind New maple kitchen new roof carpet cement work doors fixtures and updated baths 3 bedrooms 1 5 baths $204 900 (C 905HA)

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C ITY’S BEST' Completely updated with hardwood floors finished basement w/bar & office deck new windows roof water heater and a new kitchen w/ appliances Immediate occupancy $167 500(0 520FL)

BEST D EAL IN CANTON • Builder is offering sellers concessions on this brand new home 2200 sq ft with many quality upgrades Award winning schools backs to a nature preserve basement & garage $289 900 (P 200WI)

SUPER CUTE * Plymouth bungalow with 3 beds 2 baths Inviting entry hardwood floors coved ceilings finished basement w/cozy fireplace huge corner lot w/deck & many updates $199900 (P 195GA)

SPOTLESSLY CLEA N - Townhouse condo with many updated items including roof windows kitchen cabinetry flooring furnace and Berber carpeting Huge master with dual closets - even a rec room' $126 900 (C 012NO)

PICTURE PERFEC T • Built in 95 and in perfect condition this 3 bedroom beauty has all the features you desire Great location oversized garage fireplace formal dining & more $279 900 (C 907RI)

STROLL TO THE PARK - Updated ranch in downtown Plymouth with a remodeled kitchen hardwood floors paver patio & walk updated furnace & ac garage & basement all on a treed and fenced lot $229 900 (P 625SU)

STYLISH LIVING - Situated on one of the largest lots in the sub this home offers it all You must see for yourself to fully appreciate the tender & expensive care the owners have lavished on this home $439 900 (P 601WA)

SHOWCASE HOM E - Stunning Woodlore home on a premium lot built nn 99 Formal living areas huge kitchen w/isle & built ms walkout basement brick pavers a sumptous master and 3 car garage Superb $469 900 (P 020WO)

BEST BUY • Garden City Ranch with 3 beds formal dining family room w/fireplace appliances newer windows&doorwall new carpet and decor 2 5 car garage and a large floor plan $159 900 (C 359AL)

GLEAMING CAPE COD - Beautifully updated and glowing with pride offers skylights remodeled baths hardwood floors fresh paint & a long list of updates Quiet wooded setting Livonia schools $239 900 (P 317HU)

PACK YOUR BAGS' • 3 beds 1 5 baths Newer big ticket items like furnace AC HWH tear off roof and fresh paint inside & out' Finished basement too' Get ready to move in on this great value $139 900 (P 820EU)

THINK WARM - Enjoy the comforts of a family room with a fireplace & wet bar or the awesome deck w/hot tub Updated roof carpeting kitchen and windows Built to entertain $249 900 (C 012SP)

BRAND NEW ' - Lowest priced new construction colonial in the Plymouth Canton school district' Inviting entry 9 ft ceilings oak kitchen great room w/fireplace nice master & wooded backdrop 2 homes available $214 900 (C 556WI)

TO FIND - Such a meticulously cared for and tastefully done home 4 beds 2 5 baths finished basement garage and practically everything is new or updated This is an absolute must see $319 900 (P 6 14 LE)

Walk to the elementary school Nice open floor plan Cathedral ceiling in great room new windows & doors awesome fin basement w/bar fenced yard w/new deck Nice $179 500 (P 654FA)

A BUYERS DREAM ■ Huge floor plan with 4 bedrooms 2 full baths and a 2 5 car garage in Dearborn Roof and furnace only ly r old Partially fin basement and nice kitchen $179 900 (C 344WI)

DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath bungalow wth many updates Hardwood floors fireplace finished basement and new deck off of the 3 season rm overlooking the pool' $269 900 (P 644AN)

QUAINT PLYMOUTH CHARM 1924 charmer with 4 bedrooms 2 5 baths situated or. a treed lined street Newer roof and windows original Cherry wood and main level bedroom Walk to downtown $279000 (P 861 Wl)

TH E SEARCH IS OVER ■ Th s 4bedroom 2 bath beauty is just wbat you are looking for Private master w/bath & walk in newer Berber carpet full basement 2 car garage and in move in condition Nice price too $158 000 (P 742EI)

4 bedroom colonial backs to a city park with basketball tennis and more Family room with fireplace formal living area nice master and more Immediate occupancy Better hurry' $253 000 (P 685FA)

BROOKFIELD V ILLA G E • New 4bedroom colonial with manyupgrades cathedral ceilings inmaster w/window in master bath central vac air cleaner additional electnc outlets marble fireplace sprinkler system and over 2000 sq ft $274 500 (P 348ET)

• Stunning Plymouth colonial with 4BR/1 5 BA Open floor plan neutral decor and gorgeous updates including the kitchen and baths Walking distance to the elemental^ school Better hurry'$224 900 <C 833TA)

ONE O F A KIND • Custom sprawling ranch on a private wooded lot Hardwood floors custom kitchen w/ built ms superbly finished walkout w/m law quarters Nice view & dual sided fireplace $469 900 (P 360CO)

Customupdates include a sub zero fridge hdwd floors birch cabinetry crown moidmgs newer windows (3 bay) fireplace vinyl trim private yard with a cedar deck and much more' $309 900 (P 712GL)

LIK E NEW! ■ You wont find a nicer home in this price range 3 beds 1 5 baths over 1200 sq ft and so loaded with updates you would think its new Finished basement garage and appliances $184 900 (P 954HE)

ITS NO LONG ER Ayour dream for the perfect home a reality in this stunning 4 bedroom colonial Formal living areas plus a library dramatic 2 story foyer hardwood floors luxury master a princess suite & 3 car garage $484 900 (C 271 LA)

NOVI COLONIAL • Built in 02 with 4BR/3 5BA and 3375 sq f t ' Nestled deep in the sub with ceramic & hardwood floors huge island kit 3 car garage spacious formal areas plus a huge family rm w/fireplace $485 000 (P 473CA)

PREM IUM LOT • Overlooking a pond & beautiful landscaping is this wonderful 3 bedrpom 3 5 bath home Master w/balcony newer flooring throughout island kitGhen covered cedar deck and a finished basement $319900 (C 111T R )

BACKS TO A PARK! - Nothing to do but move into this sharp 4 bedroom colonial with many nice features Newer oak kitchen updated baths newer roof siding carpet and paint Fenced yard backs to a commons $254 000 (P 601 BO)

4 bedroom 3 bath Canton condo Skylights in cathedral ceiling fireplace maple kitchen hardwood floor in foyer tons of storage neutral dScor daylight basement deck w/awnmg & a lovely view of the woods' $264900 (P 352CH)

UNIQUE CUSTOM DESIGN - Cedar log home located on 3 5 acres surrounded by a wooded setting Custom woodwork throughout top of the line everything 20 ft high stone fireplace 3 sided porch custom baths 1st floor master and French doors $449 900 (C 654SH)

S o 6 M e £ of Fa Hilngton HCUSTOM HOME < Large lot set back far from street Circle drive plus 2nd drive to garage provide generous parking newer roof windows & deck overlooking the garden Extra deep side entry garage & extensive wood floors $260 000 (C 447SI)

ROYAL OAK BUNGALOW - Gorgeous new kitchen and a spacious master suite both with granite and marble Add a new furnace air roof and siding and you have the perfect house’ Nicely landscaped yard 3 bedrooms & 2 baths $244 900 (P 906AM)

fLUXURIOUS DETACHED CONDO •Professionally decorated and beautifully appointed with 3BR/ 3 5BA and totally maintenance free living Spectacular great room gourmet kitchen 1st floor master and an outstanding fin basement $399 900 (P 550VI)

WOODED PARADISE - Stunning 4 bedroom cape cod on almost4 acres in Canton Beautifully finished walkout gourmet kitchen luxury master and a huge floor plan Come see for yourself or call for an appointment $629 900 (P 656CH)

PULTE PRINCETON - Move rigl this beautiful Canton Colonial with 4 bedrooms 2 5 baths and many nice features Hardwood floors large master with soaking tub brick paver patio and a quiet cul de sac locale $299 500 (P 115 P O )

TING ■ Backing to a huge commons lies this 4 bedroom colonial just loaded with updates New kitchen baths sun room siding windows carpeting wood floors finished basement and gorgeous landscaping $359 900 (C 251 NO)

YOU’L L LOVE THIS! • Cute newer condo with a huge great room & fireplace Finished basement gourmet kitchen large master w/fuil bath garage and an excellent location $194 900 (P 315WY)

W EST DEARBORN • Full brick colonial a short walk from elementary school Furnace central air and kitchen cabinets have been updated 2 car garage Appliances hardwood floors under carpet $179 900 (C 426EL)

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP - Gorgeous colonial close to downtown with many updates neutral decor newer windows hardwood floors x large master finished basement huge 4 car garage and backs to a large open space $334 900 (P 2 18AP)

CONTEMPORARY COM FORT • In theheart of Canton lies this breathtaking home Great room w/soarmg ceilings spacious flowing floor plan formal dining & den Prof fm basement w/wet bar $359 900 (C 269SA)

BEST UNIT IN TH E SUB! - Desirable and affordable 2 bedroom condo in Novi with Berber carpeting an updated kitchen w/Pergo floor & Jenn Air appliances open floor plan garage pool and clubhouse A must see $129 900 (P 872VI)

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HOMES SOLD IN WAYNE COUNTY

These are the Observer & Eccentric area residential real-estate closings recorded the weeks of Nov 15 -19 2004, at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office Listedbelow are cities addresses, and sales prices

Canton

8328 Alton

16 3 Brockv ew

6810 Bunkerh II

664 Cherry Orchard

39871 Cheviot

1598 Commodore

8407 Cong ess

45018 Far Oaks

45889 Graystone

7535 Green Meadow

5794 Hathaway

2535 Hogan

45209 Horseshoe

656 Huntsv i!e

7585 K ngsbr dge

8357 Mann ngton

41001 Maplewood

41322 Maplewood

1644 Northbrook

46726 Po o

4186 Pond Run

44201 Postm II

8251 Rol ng Meadows

6456 Runnymeade

4068 Sarah Ann

42358 Saratoga

41154 Southwnd

45108 Thornh II

8183 Trafford

1570 Lakav ew

31313 Bock

28930 Cambr dge

29536 Dove

5740 G Iman

28300 Seven Mile

29929 E ght M e

20401 Antago

9591 Areola

14630 Auburndale

14793 Berwck

20032 Brentwood

30341 Bretton

9065 Cardwe

14195 Cave

17481 Country C ub

28042 Curtis

Garden City

Livonia

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35305 Curts $140000 15914 Ind an $151000

8501 Deering $125 000 13968 Inkster $147000

20121 Deering $170000 19969 K n och $112000

17198 Dolores $177 000 19915 Lennane $105000

17451 Fairf eld $366 000 11731 Lucerne $84000

4754 Fa rway $175000 9663 Natha me $135000

32991 Fargo $67000 20023 Negaunee $109000

27485 FveMIe $220 000 20604 Norborne $115000

9412 Harr son $168 000 24470 P grin $31000

36511 Hees $197 000 24470 P gr m $129000

15123 Houghton $187 000 15541 Pomona $145000

15075 Hubbard $67000 9168 R verview $134000

15326 Loveland $220 000 8983 Rockland $133 000

9914 Mare $190000 9989 Royal Grand $135000

17929 Merriman $250 060 24911 SSylbet $1340000

29680 M nton $179 000 20060 Sem nole $107000

37862 Fickford $299 000 14925 Seneca $237000

35949 Pmetree $177000 11343 Sioux $137 000

14512 Ronn e $210000 17211 Sumner $95000

9905 Rose and $125000 15918 Wakenden $115000

19366 Sa nt Franc s $133 000 12851 Woodb ne $116000

37754 Southampton $265 000 15823 Woodworth $123000

18102 Ventura $310000 15932 Woodworth $121000

Plymouth 15984 Woodworth $113000

1219 Appletree $310000 Westland

11559 Aspen $205 000 35522 Avondale $157 000

325 Auburn $250000 30622 Birchwood $150000

44570 Charnwood $308 000 39190 Brookf eld $165000

10465 Chestnut $243 0 00 425 Carson $195000

11502 Fellows H $526 000 34008 Caseville $73000

12215 Hgh Meadow $309000 36112 Centra Cty $137000

43264 Joy $265 000 30605 Coo ey $154000

917 Marc $212000 613 Dartmouth $229000

498 Mara $163000 39301 Di ngham $168000

527 Mar a $1735 000 27604 Eton $89000

1687 Morgan $160000 7648 Gary $150000

11520 N Haggerty $198000 1941 Golfview $219000

50194 NR dge $550 000 39118 Hayward $264000

11718 Parkview $217000 8306 H Merest $135000

12301 Plnecrest $210000 32543 H veley $174000

48835 Pnehill $393 000 8636 Hugh $139000

17) Pinewood $130 000 34140 Kennedy $164000

49826 Plymouth $181000 30319 Lacy $193000

11768 Pr sc la $231000 204 Mar go d $145000

46550 Rock edge $300000 29795 Marsha $227 0 00

9801 Tennyson $370 000 695 N Newburgh $214000

11042 Terry $213 Ot)0 37636 NRhead $198000

Redford 31548 Parkwood $123000

14416 Baech Daly $151000 8123 Pickering $302000

15883 Centralia $120000 842 Summerfieid $165000

15963 Centralia $128 000 874 Summerfie d $154000

15006 De aware $155000 886 Summerfieid $141000

17437 Denby $128000 890 Summerf eld $169000

8829 Dix e $152000 6296 Twin Oaks $175000

25204 Dona d $158 000 8550 Vsta $327000

26630 Glendale $150000

9631 Hemingway $133 000

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FARMINGTON H ILLS Rare opportunity to own a 6 bedroom, 25 bath home Many choice updates & improvements Kitchen w/ custom counter opens to nook w/ doorwall to trellis Private yard w/ over 1/3 acre1 Much more’ $277,500 (25030341SHI) 248-851-4400

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NOVI Move in condition’ 2 bdrm. 2 bath condo Deck off kitchen Open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings Easy access to M-5 Great view of Walled Lake Private swim assoc plus lake access All appls incl Bsmt plumbed for 3rd bath $164,000 (25026455BAY) 248-324-3800

BEDFORD Hard to find brick ranch’ 3 bedrooms, 2 baths HW floors under carpet, pt fin bsmt 2 car detached garage, fenced yard Newer windows, furnace air humidifier, HWH, electrical Walk to local park & elementary school’ $145,000 (25020774DEN) 248-651-8850

A FFO R D AB LE NEW ER CONDO Desirable 1st floor master suite Great room w/ 2 story cathedral ceiling Bright white kitchen - appliances stay, 1st floor laundry, garage, basement $144,900 (24148860HUN) 248-324-3800

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FARMINGTON HILLS Custom ranch on a treed acre site’ Marble foyer, oversized family room w/warm fireplace, library w/built-ins, family sized kitchen, finished daylight lower level w/ fireplace & ceramic flooring, 3-season sun room $359,900 (25035986DOH) 248-324-3800

3 L . ’*ILIVONIA Nestled in the heart of the Laurel Park District! Updated kitchen & baths, all appliances Included Delightful screened porch with panoramic view $159,900 (25035040UNI) 248-547-2000

REDFORD This updated home is a great starter kitchen, bath, roof, windows, furnace, c/a & more Lots of storage on main floor, plus attic space Fenced backyard w/ shed Warranty $88,000 (25011047WIN) 248-324-3800

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CANTON CONDO Newer construction overlooking Fellows Creek golf course! Open fir plan - F F ranch w/ private entry, end unit Master suite w/ huge bath & WIC 1 st fir laund w/ washer & dryer Att direct entry two car gar All appls inclu $1,300/mo (25022642ARC) 248-647-6400

SOUTHFIELD Beautiful, well maintained colonial on tree lined cul-de-sac w/much sought after Birmingham schools Newer roof furnace, A/C, HWH, appi s Fam rm w/gas F P , hdwd firs under carpet t/o most of home, fenced yard w/covered patio $220,000 (25037780NAD) 248-547-2000

room features dramatic celling lines Kit boasts premium cabinetry & Corlan counters Luxurious master suite, balcony private lib Warm frplc - attached garage $219,900 Also for lease $1,395/mo (24143033GLE) 248-324-3800

• ■ ’ - " “NOVI Upper ranch condc~Open floor plan Updates Include paint, carpet, kitchen flooring & fin bsmt LR w/ bay window LR & DR w/ vaulted ceilings Mstr bdrm w/WlC Lake priv on Walled Lake Award winning Walled Lk schools $157,900 (25012270BAY) 248-651-4400

N ORTH VILLE Brand new construction! Long term lease preferred for this 4 bedroom, 2 5 bath colonial Master w/ WIC & jetted tub, 2 car attached garage, all appliances included $2,450/mo (25030309GLA) 248-851-4400

91 w JFARMINGTON HILLS Professionally decorated, upper ranch unit Large, open rms Deck overlooks courtyard, formal din rm , master suite, central air Breakfast bar in kitchen $98,000 (250286828SHI) 248-324-3800

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I*BLOOMFIELD TWP OPEN SAT 1 4PM & SUN 2 5PM5651 S Adams Way 3bdrm 3 bath condo Fireplace walk in closet fm shed walkout Appliances mcl Exc cond Cali Elanna at 248 225 4531

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Canton Open 1 4pm Sat Apr2 & 9 2C00 brck end unit 280 Sheffield Ct 3 bdrm 21 bath 2 car attached full bsmt Jacuzz sute 1st floor master 1850sq ft 2 story great room & loft library $237 000 RE/MAX (248) 553 5050 Lu

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OPEN SUN 1 4 5517 Starwood Drive

BRICK RANCH DOCKING PRIVILEGES

1700 sq ft 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths $258 500

Agent/Owner Aimee 313 414 4663

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29192 Wellington East of Midddebelt between 12 & 13 M ie Over 5000 total sq ft 1 9 acres w/natural stream Offered below recent apprased value $565 000

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314 VesterN of 9 Mile E nf 'Aiood varc 2 bdrm bungalow has been completely done over New kitchen cab nets hardwood floors stone fireplace $149 900 Call Joyce Me Cartney at

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LIV ONIA BY OW NER Castle Gardens Sub Open house Sunday April 3rd 12 noon 4 pm 14354 Houghton S of 5 Mile W of Newburgh 1395 sq ft ranch 3 bedrooms 15 baths attached garage many updates immaculate minutes from community pool & parkCall Franco 248 982 8466

LIVONIA OPEN SUN 2 5pm18795 BAIN8RIDGE Gor geous updated 3 bdrm brick ranch 1 5 bath 2 car attached large lot One block E of Merriman S off 7 Mile

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LIVONIA Go geous 1 621 sqf 4 bdrm 2 6 ba bungalow in Rosedale Ga dens Beaut I v rm w/nat! FP Updated kitch w/che ry wood cabs & al appls Form d r ng a ea w/bay wndw Updated baths Fin bsmnt 2 5 car gar

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HURRY Beaut ful 1100 sqf bungalow w/ updated ktch bdwd firs neutl ddcor copper plumb circu t bkrs glass block wndws lg cement pat o & new roof Th s home will sell quickly' $113 555

WALLED LAKE 3 bd m 2 ba Condo w/ vews of Walled Lake 1st fir mstr ste cathedral celng w/skyhght gas FP & freshly painted Community clubhouse w/ pool hot tub & pr v beach w/docks

PLYMOUTH Lakepomt Sub 3 bdrm 15 ba 1 300 sqf Ranch Updates include HWD firs bath rms wndws turn AC ext drs kitch vz/newer appls 220 ngar deck w/hot tub & screened rm part fin bsmnt w/4th bdrm

KEEGO HARBOR 3 bdrm bungalow w/ lake privileges Fresh paint & ca pet 4 season rm not included in sq footage Updates include Roof kitch & some w ndows 1 Year Home Warranty $109 900

CANTON COLONIAL Extra nice 3 bdrm 1 600 sqf home New Wa Is de wndws & gar dr opener Fin ower leve Applncs Deluded Underground spnnkers & C/A One year home warranty $?Q4 900

WAYNE Prime traffic area for new commercial business w th frontage on Van Boren Utilities available Part ol larger parcel $250 000

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11710 Boston Post Cape cod style older home on A acre corner lot 3 bdrm V A bath 1st floor laundry new boler wood burning stove appliances included Some newer windows $160000

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NOVI Completely updated 3 bdrm 2 5 bath Brick Colonial Open Sun 1 4 24906 White Plains N of 10 Mile W of Taft (248) 449 8242

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Sunday Apr I 3rd 12 5 2793 Long Meadow Cumberland Woods Sub Newer 2 835 sq /ft 4 bedrm 2 bath+ 25 bath extra 1130 sq It in fin ished bsmt w/bar & kitch enette Treed lot professional landscape 3 car garage light maple cabinets throughout hardwood floors except onal at $399 500 (248) 299 8768

ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TWPSun 1 4 1st Floor master 2640 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 5 bath 1996 built exec cond Desirable sub at Silver Bel! & Adams Low $400 s Cali for d rections (248) 672 4001/ 4002 forsalebyownercom

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S/Catalpa E/WoodwardWonderful 4 bdrm in great Royal Oak neighborhood Loads of updates lots of charm and character Sellers are motivated1 $259 000

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S O U T H L Y O NOpen Sun 1 4 9652 Wall Gene S/8 Mile W/Pontiac Trail Custom 2500 sq ft brick ranch on 2 4 acres $485 500

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W BLOOMFIELD Large site condo in exc location NE corner Hiller & Commerce 3 1/2 baths 3 g bdrms/study & ibrary Professionally fin shed lower level with bath & wet bar Beautiful full wall stone fireplace 3 decks on targe treed site small neghborhood community backs up to Marsh Bank Park W Bloomfield Schools Open Sun 1 4 $309 000 248 681 6714

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Bloomfield Hills schools Pine Lake privileges wonderful br ck colonial w/many updates & decor oak kitchen shingles appliances sinks faucets 1st floor laundry and more $299 000

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2074 Devonshire N of Charms/W of Wixom

Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 5 bath 2002 bu It 2500+ sq ft home with 3 CAR GARAGE Up grades through out brick paver patio $374 900

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Investment opportunity 3bd m Tenant occupied until 2006 $350 OOO ShareNet Realty (248) 642 1620

BEAUTIFULLY UPDAJED3 bdrm Bungalow profess on ally finished bsmt c a Hardwood floors thru out Brick paver drive & patio $299000 (248) 203 7112

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W o o d w a r d P l a c eThe lifesty le offered is a p restig iou s B irm ingham add re ss conven ien t to shopping dining cultural events entertainment and lim it le ss o ther exc ting ch o ice s to add to their quality o f life Woodward P la ce land p lan and am enities offer a private Scen ic m eandering fast flow ing rive r and a courtyard that ca lls to you to stop and take time to sit to read play garden or ju st b e am ong large hardwood trees n a park setting n th e ir own backya rd A ll the time know ing outside the gates the fas t pace world awaits them but for now w hile at home m W oodward P lace it is their very own p rva te sa fe and beautifu l little p iece o f paradise shared only with others who have chosen W oodward P lace to ca ll home

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BLOOMFIELD HILLSwith Birmingham Schools 5648 Sutters Lane OPEN SUN 11 4pm Must see 2800 sq ft 4 bedroom colonial Completely remodeled 2004 Gourmet kitchen stainless appliances grante hard wood marble & more Best buy in area 248 865 8441

1 1 ACRE Country sett ng2 390sq ft Cape Cod 4 yrs old 4 br 2 5 bath 2 car attached garage + r v garage walk out bsmt $265 000 (248) 921 3942

BRIGHTON/HOWELLBuriders close out Only 3 lots remain Your plans or ours Great location w/sewers s de walks 1/2 acre lots 1800 sq ft for only $180 000 complete

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BEAUTIFUL4 bdrms 2 full bath cape cod Bsmt Attatched 2 car garage House has tons of storage space Backyard has heated in ground pool Yard has beautiful landscap ng huge patio S privacy fence $224 900 (ABRREO)

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BRICK RANCH3 bdrm 2 5 baths Newer Pella Windows w/bu It n m n bl nds updated kitchen fin shed bsmt 7 yrs new Too many extras to list Oversized2 car attached garage Prem urn lot w/mature pines $354 900 (734) 578 8822

BY OWNER 1464" Walnut Ridge C rcle 4 bdrm 2 5 bath Open Sun 2 5 $245 900 (734) 844 2445

BY OWNER3 bdrm 2 5 bath ranch partfnshed bsmt updated wn dows roof skylight & kitchen Immediate occupan cy $217 900 734 451 6886

CANTON BEST COLONIALIs th s sparkling beauty Lovely prvate backyard No home n back offers 3 bdrm2 5 baths Neutral deco Partial finished rec 2 car attached garage You v II Ike this one Cali Hal Roman today $244 900

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CANTON 1998 COLONIAL3 bdrm 4 bath 2422 sq ft2230 Northwoods Ct $329 900 734 223 6750Open Sun 12 5 Agents OK

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3 bd-m ranch w/ali the updates Family room w/f replace newer windows & roof garage! $189 500 CENTURY 21 PREMIER

(734) 453-4300NATURAL BEAUTY ROAD

If you want to awaken to birds and watch bunnies and .deer run across your property but do not want to give up convenient shopping and Plymouth schools this may be your dream house1 2 partially wooded acres Brick ranch remodeled in 1986 wth open floor plan 3 car garage fmshed walkout basement Broker owned

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NORTH CANTON COLONIAL3 bdrms 1 5 baths many updates including ktchen & baths appliances stay $238 000 Call 734 451 7827

OPEN SUNDAYS 1 42 story colonial Cherry Knoll Sub 4 bdrm 2 1/2 bath 47144 Woodlong $379 900

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Plymouth Canton SchoolsUpdated 3 bdrm 2 1/2 bath 1461 sq ft ranch family room w/ftreplace finished bsmt OPEN SUN 1 5 1077 Kings Court $234 900

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SUNFLOWER VILLAGEWow' Nearly 2400 sq ft 4 bdrms & 2 5 baths Lvng room & dining 1 0 0 m Den 1st floor laundry Ful! basement Lg deck gaze bo & sun room w/hot tub>

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VERY SHARPSpacious & maintenance free Canton home Well cared for w th many updates Huge 28x24 garage has 110 and 220 Super family room has bonus area for computer lab N ce back yard $209 700 (AKBLOO)

REMERICA HOMETOWN (734) 459 6222

W H Y B U Y N E W ’Flawless 3 bedroom 2 5 bath ranch with fam y room basement and garage Gran te hard wood and ceram c f oors' $218 900

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FARMINGTON31831 Grand River #91 92 Affordable 1 bdrm units All appliances laundry in unt Clubhouse indoor pool 1 Pet $51 000 61 000 Greg Mollet 734 718 7244

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WALK TO DOWNTOWN onthis 1 866 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 5 bath brck ranch w/fmshed bsmt oak kitchen first floor laundry 2 car attached garage family room w/fireplace & wet bar & tons more CALL KEN GENTILE Qual ty GMAC (734) 542 2538 $289 900

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AFFORDABLE4 bdrm colon al w/ 2 car attached garage Family room opens to patio Kitchen w/ nook F mshed recreation room in bsmt All appliances stay $194 900 (PU230)

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MMEOIATE OCCUPANCYElegant professional decor in 3 bdrm 15 bath brick ranch Lvmg room/dmmg room w /C u rve d wall I coved ceiling & fireplace Fam ly room & eat in k tchen w/walk in pantry & appliances Hard wood floors under carpet Bsmt 2 ear garage Many updates including roof windows sichng & more $239 900 (QU279)

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ROLLING OAKS COLONIALMany custom updates in this 2527 sq ft home w/mcely finished bsmt Living room dimng room family room w/fireplace 4 bdrms 2 full & 2 half baths Remodeled kitchen w/breakfast room & all appliances Some hard wood floors & recessed iites throughout Patio & deck $419 900 (N0344)

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WITHIN YOUR REACH'Spacious 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch situated on nearly an acre Nice open floor with large kitchen and dining area with doorwall to backyard Split bedroom design with private master suite Nice living room pretty stone fireplace m formal dining rqom 1st floor laundry and more' Oakland County Fenton Schools $157 900

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DUET CONDO Open April 2 & 3 12 noon 5pm Luxury liv Ing includes 1T11 sq ft on main floor finished lower level walk out Thompson Lk privileges included Must see to bel eve Th s unit will sell fast Hot dogs chips & soda w l! be avalable to vis tors V ctora Park Condo Complex 316 Victor a Dr S o f5 9 W of Mchigan Ave $279 900 Cai la r y Myers at Preview Propertes 810 494 2052

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J U S T L I S T E D !3 BDRM BRICK RANCH

With many updates Living room & fam ly room have fireplaces french doors

leading to fenced backyard Enjoy the views from your covered porch 2 5 car garage $189 900 Ca ll Johanna Woodard

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REMERICA HOMETOWN (734) 459 6222

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM RANCHW/Possible 4 th bdrm w/pro fessional finished bsmt com pletely updated thru out 2 car attach garage Motivated Seller' Western Livonia

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BEAUTIFUL LIVONIA RANCH

3 bdrm 2 bath 2 5 car garage New floor m living room & kitchen 05 finished bsmt shed This home is totally updated & ready to enjoy at $160 000

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REMERICA HOMETOWN III (734) 812 5866

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BRICK RANCH3 Bdrm 2 bath Updated family room attached garage $174 900 Greg Mollet 734 718 7244

Century 21 Row 734 464 7111

CHARMING & NEWLY UPDAT ED 2 bed & 1 bath ranch Occupy at closing $124 900 Call 734 748 5766 after 3pm

CHARMING3 bdrm ranch that has newer a/c and hot water heater Extra large deck 24x10 All appliances stay $164 900

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DEERCREEK4 bdrm Winchester style colonial 2 5 Baths library $409 900 Karen Camillen

734 502 8289 Century 21 Row 734 464 7111

GREAT LIVONIA SUBHome has newer kitchen & carpeting Freshly & clean thrughout All neutral decor Screened m porch off rear Full finished rec room & p»en ly of storage Master bedroom with master bath $189 903

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IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY'Spacious 3 bdrm 1 5 bath brick Ranch Updated kitchen Hardwood floors throughout Basement w/ rec room Newer vinyl win dows C/A 2 car garage $154 900 (SU902)

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JU ST LISTED!LIVONIA The Woods

Popu ar Willow Model Sharp 2 bedroom 2 bath newly dec orated in neutral tones over looking commons Immediate Occupancy Club house with year round heated pool Walk ng distance to Laurel Park shopping Close to X ways Only $154 900

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LIVONIA20344 Ellen Deercreek colonial 4 bdrms dining room family room w/Jjre place library Florida room 1st floor laundry more' $399 900 Charlotte Jacunski 734 377 3282

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LIVONIA20345 Ellen Deercreek ranch 3 bdrms great room w/ftreplace d nmg room finished bsmt Inground pool Nicel $364 900 (45E11)

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LIVONIA RANCH3 Bdrm 2 bath fin shed bsmt 2 car garage deep lot S/5 & E/Middlebelt $157 000 Call Lori Arquette

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M A K E O F F E RSeller ready totally remodeled 3 bdrm 1 5 bath ranch on 75x210 lot Family room Garage $169 900Call The Anderson's Century 21 Dynamic

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METICULOUS3 bdrm 2 bath Ranch m Great fam ly neighborhood Finished bsmt w/2nd kitchen family room & more Hardwood floors Maintenance free exter or Extra large lot Proud ong nal owners $178 500

CALL LARRY SNYDER (734) 776 3530

REMERICA HOMETOWN (734) 459 6222

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MINT CONDITION!3 Bdrm 2 bath brick home w/newer windows roof & more Appliances ncluded too! $179 900 (31 GAR)

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MOVE IN CONDITIONRanch w/over 1250 sq ft -Master bdrm w/totally updated ceramic bath Family room w/new carpet paint & French doors to patio Oversized heated garage $174 900 (PA202)

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JU ST LISTED!NORTHWEST LIVONIA

4 Bdrm 2 5 bath Colon al w/dm ng room farm y room w/fireplace 1st floor laun dry full bsmt lots of major updates

Charlotte Jacunsk 734 377 3282

Century 21 Row 734 ^64 7111

NOTHING ORIGINAL on this 2 072 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 5 bath colon al w/oak k tchen hardwood floors & greenhouse window open commons like lot newer furnace C/A siding wndows roof & tons more $319 900

PURE LUXURY on this 3 255 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 2 bath cape cod 90x190 lot backing to a wet land w/pond new custom gourmet kitchen v\/granite new hardwood floors frs t floor upgraded elevation & tons more $489 900

PICTURE PERFECT on this 1 272 sq ft brick ranch w/fm shed bsmt 3 season room newer oak kitchen roof wndows hardwood floors master bdrm bath family room w/natural fireplace & tons more $219 900 CALL KEN GENTILE Quality GMAC (734) 542 2538

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14001 Newburgh Cozy ranch w/motivated sellers 2 bdrm w/poss 3rd All new kitchen fireplace n living room and master bdrm Fuli bsmt 2 5 att garage Sits on 1/2 acre (734)462 1825

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OVER 1800 SQ FTLarge lot 3 bdrm 2 bath Cape Cod Newer add tion has family room w/fireplace Updates include kitchen baths furnace C/A elec trie roof deck & windows Bsmt 2 car garage $215 900 IGR295)

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THIS IS HOME! Freshly painted 3 bedroom ranch is ready to move right in Home offers updated kitchen win dows roof floor ng furnace and central air Partial y f n shed basement 2 5 ca garage and a n ce fenced ya 0 C ty of Lvoma Caencevile School D strc tl $168 900

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WELL MAINTAINED1600 SQ FT 3 bdrm 2 5 baths all brick ranch Anderson windows first floor laundry spacious kitchen w/island snack bar and eating area Master bdrm w/waik in closet and private bath 2 way fireplace in dining rm & fam ily rm Full bsmt under ground sprinkler large treed line fence yard w/ large raised deck $265 000 Open Sun Apr 13 1 4 S of 6 mile E of Haggerty (734) 591 5529

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OLD CHARM4 bdrm 1 bath brek Co o ra l Updated kitchen bath plumb ng & electrical Hardwood floors Great layout alows room versa tility Close to park Down town Plymouth s shops & restaurants $254 900

CALL LARRY SNYDER (734) 776 3530

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GORGEOUS BUNGALOWOne of a kind home 3 bdrm 2 bath 13x30 great room sec ond story master suite fin Ished bsmt $259 900 (Rent to own option) No Realtors Please 734 564 1590

GREAT VALUE'This homes charm incudes hardwood oak floors double hung Anderson windows crown molding finished bsmt w/ possible 3rd bdrm or office and propped for 2nd full bath $179 900 (ALSCOO)

REMERICA HOMETOWN (734) 459 6222

J U S T L I S T E D !Wow 3 bedroom brick

ranch 1 5 baths first floor laundry newer furnace 2 car garage S Redford Schools and Immedate Occupancy Only $110 000

Century 21 John Cole Realty

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BRICK BUNGALOWTastefully decorated & freshy panted 3 bdrm d n ng room new k tchen v apo ances Hi ge master bd m fin shed bsmt w/bar Updated furnace C/A & more Garage $134 900 (LE956)

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BRICK RANCHOverlooking golf course 3 bdrm 2 bath updated kitchen opens to family room w/ftreplace Finished bsmt w/office or 4th bdrm w/bath 2 car garage

(R0261)$184 900 (R

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BRICK RANCHw/great vew of western golf course on 30 acre 2 bdrms w/hardwood floors 1 5 baths family room 1 273 sq ft w/add tional 725 sq ft in finished bsmt that has family room & pos sible 3rd bdrm 2 car attached garage Home war canty Immedate occupan cy $174 900 (R0252EB)

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BUNGALOWTotal re done 4 bed/3 baths like brand new home A/C 3 car garage Full bsmt w/bath $144 9K Adjacent lot $29 5K 248 895 5256

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J U S T L I S T E D !Excellent Value! 3 bedroom brick ranch dining room newer roof C/A appliances hardwood floors finished bsmt garage & Home Warranty $129 900

Century 21 John Cole Realty (313) 937-2300 (734) 455-8430

Great brick ranch on nice street in Radford Twp' 3 bdrm 1 1/2 baths lovely Amish cherry cabinets In updated kitchen hardwood floors under carpet newer roof replacement windows 2 car garage Nice & clean!

(248) 642 8100

JUST LISTED this 3 bdrm brick ranch w/finished bsmt newer windows furnace & C/A 2 5 car garage super patio overlooking spectacular park like 50x197 lot & tone more $139 900 CALL KEN GENTILE Quality GMAC (734) 542 2538

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3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath remodeled brick ranch w/new roof light ng air 2 5 garage sprinkling system finished

basement & more $0 down $830/mo $164 900

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RECENTLY UPDATED& fresh y painted ranch has new ivmg room carpet cop per plumbing circuit break ers & drywall in bsmt Oak kitchen Hardwood floors Garage All Appliances stay $109 000 (LE156)

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REDFORD1980 Built 3 bdrm ranch Basement garage nice updates Close to Livonia $134 900 Call KarenCamilleri 734 502 8289

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RIOGEMONT RANCHClean totally updated 3 bdrm 1 5 bath home w/fm ished bsmt & 2 carjj&Fage- " New kitchen roof windows copper plumbing furnace C/A & more! Appliances stay $159 900 (C0127)

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SOUTH REDFORD Clean well maintained 3 bdrm 1 5 bath brick ranch in South Redford $149 000 Call 313 318 5274

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SPACIOUS BRICK RANCHOn large country lot Living room w/fireplace dining room family room All appli ance stay Covered patio & deck Newer windows & roof $152 800 (LY255)

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Rochester H illsBrick colonial built 1999 4 bdrm 2 5 bath 2 5 car attached garage 2300 sq ft Anderson casement windows Master bdrm w/ceramic bath Natural fireplace m great room w/cathedral ceiling Centrally located near shop ping dining schoolsBasement prepped for full bath with daylight windows $379 900 (248) 840 6476

ROCHESTER HILLS colonial 4 bed 2 5 bath 2400 sq ft Natural f replace in family room Finished basementWooded backyard with creek running thru it $291 500 586 419 7612

Attractive A ll Brlcft RanchWell maintained 3 bdrm 2 new baths in move in cond Neutral & open thru out with many updates including new kitchen Fireplace hardwood floors thru out finished bsmt w/wet bar 2 car garage motivated seller $227 900

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NICELY UPDATEDClassic 50 s 3 bdrm 1 5 bath brick ranch has newer roof new gutters new landscaping & new 20 x 12 paver patio Remodeled kitchen w/marble faced cabinets new sink & count ertops Family room w/fire place and much morel

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Updated 3 bedroom bunga low $164 900 313 220 3555

SOUTHFIELD 17124 Hilton 5 bdrm 2 1/2 bath colonial Partially finished bsmt $249 000 313 204 6900

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SOUTHFIELD2001 bu It 2600 sq ft con temporary Colonial w/open floor plan Great room w/tireplace Formal dining room Ktchen w/eatingspace & ail appliances Formal d nmg room 5 bdrms alt w/abundant clos et space F rst floor master suite w/private bath First floor laundry Full bsmt Side entry garage$410 000 (PH236)

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SOUTHFIELOGorgeous 3 bdrm 3 bath Colonial has been nicely updated w/ newer roof newer s ding & electrical & newer hot water heater Finished Bsmt w/ glass block windows full bath & sauna 2 car gar A must see1 $259 900 (LA214)

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2 YR OLD Colonial on huge lot 4 br 2 5 bath 3 car

S e w/ many upgrades 900 (248) 486 3411

BEAUTIFUL SETTINGon private road 2500 sq ft walk out on 1 8 acre 4 bdrm 3 5 bath everything upgrad ed Builders home $442 900 Call for appt 248 207 5359

Location, Location4 bedroom 2 5 bath 2100+

sq ft home with full basement w/dayhght windows and 2 car attached garage on

a quiet cut de sac Cali for details $279 900 Karen Brown

RE/MAX IOO 248 348 3000

J U S T L I S T E D !TROY COLONIAL 1999

With Troy Schools Finished basement deck kitchen w/is!and attached garage Only $290 000

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Unique home with too many special features to list! Original Gasow Farmhouse that has been refurbished with Breath Taking resuitsl 4 bdrm 31/2 baths great room formal living room office/den Over 3500 sq ft Call for the details! New kitchen baths Every aspect Special' $669 900

Ca ll Stacey Reese 248 770 0930 Real Estate One

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3 bdrm ranch on over sized lot 2 Car garage updated windows ktchen bath furnace & more' Must see' $129 900 (80COL

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J U S T L I S T E D !BLO OM FIELD RANCH

With finished basement attached garage updates Must sell! $204 500

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J U S T L I S T E D !Contemporary Colonial

Stunning 2700 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 5 bath home w/open floor plan Vaulted ceilings Ceramic & wood floors 2 story foyer For mal living & dining rooms family room w/fireplace & library Huge eat in kitchen Master suite w/walk in closet & bath Bsmt Cedar deck Lightly wooded well landscaped lot $399 900 (CA654)

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Gorgeous Stately Colonial3350 sq ft plus full basement Ceramic foyer winding stairs separate llvlng/dming room butlers pantry island ktchen fireplace/family room library 4 huge bedrooms dress ng room in master suite 2 full 2 half baths hardwood floors huge 1st floor utility room rec room sprinklers 2 5 garage $359 000 248 626 8277

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Private wooded lot Immaculate 2 700 sq ft colonial w/ additional 1000 sq ft of living area m fm ished walk out bsmt Living room w/ fireplace formal dining room family room 4 bdrms 3 5 baths Island kitchen w/ hardwood floor and all appliances Firstfloor laundry Vaulted ceilings recessed lights ties baths throughout Deck Sprinkler system 3 car side entry garage $495 000 (WA765)

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BY OWNERBrick ranch totally remodeled 3 bdrm with bsmt garage & central air III pay closing cost & assist with down payment Owner/ Agent $134900 30414 Hiveley 313 618 4379

BY OWNER Open Sun 1 4pm Livonia schools 3 bdrm 1 5 bath finished bsmt 2 5 car garage patio many updates Buyers only 8641 August $179900 (734)425 1695

GORGEOUSRanch style home with a nice bright kitchen ceramic bath full basement many newer updates $134 900

COUNTRY IN THE CITYdescribes this 3 bedroom ranch on a 1/2 acre lot partially finished basement 2 car garage many recent updates $159 900

NEW CONSTRUCTIONwith a fabulous floor plan 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths great room has a granite fireplace spacious kitchen first floor laundry and a full basement attached 3 car garage $244 900

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SPACIOUS RANCHWonderful brick ranch w/fmished basement Many quality updates Too many to list! A steal at $139 900 (65BER Century 21 Row

734 464 7111

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1248 Carlson Great buy 3 bdrm 1 5 bath colonial New roof 2+garage some hardwood floors Appliances stay $131 900 (48CAR)

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CLINTON TWP 18 Mile and Hayes sacrifce at $102 000 New carpet & paint first floor laundry (586) 354 8530

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Condo Complex builders own unit Updated 2 678 sq ft townhouse w/custom built ms recessed light ng mirror accents & c own mold ng throughout 3 bdrms/ each w/ful! bath Living & d mng room combo w/fireplace wet bar & doorwali to deck Den Gourmet ktchen w/nook & doorwail to patio fabulous finished lower level w/fire place & wet bar 2 car garage All appliances stay Very desirable location $329 900 (HU314DT)

CENTURY 21 TODAY (248) 855 2000

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LIVONIA RANCH CONDOin Greenfield Villas 37924 N Laurel Park Drive 1700 sq ft 2 bed 2 baths laundry fire place oak cab nets appli ances attach 2 car garage bsmt $259 900 (734)420 3166 hno com id #18936

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Prestig ous Country Club Village presents this prls tine original owners 1990 Ranch Condo 1721 sq ft 2/3 bdrm 2 bath great floor plan Neutral Golfcommunity Bsmt 2 car attached garage 1st floor laundry

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PLYMOUTH TWPfor sale 2 ranch styled 2 bed room condomlums adult com mun ty 1 resident must be age 55 or older Both are newly decorated Both have updated kitchen with hardwood floors Both have finished bsaments with 1 /2 baths 1 has custom styled patio 1 has sprnkler system Prced in the $140 s (7341 453 7747 or 313 576 3821 bic©comcast net

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SOUTHFIELD OPEN SUN 2 5 25062 Oak Brooke 3 bdrm 21/2 bath $179 500 ShareNet Realty (248) 642 1620

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IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCYP ivate entry 1 870 sq ft upper ranch condo w/ f n ished bsmt & 2 <’ ar attached garage Lvm g room w /f replace 2 bdrms 2 baths New carpet & paint throughout Gorgeous backyard view Pool & ten n s court n complex $224 999 (WE615)

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Enc unit townhouse A beautiful setting overlooking a stream is the location for this 1 800+ sq ft 2 bdrm 2 5 bath condo 2 story foyer great room w/ fire place upper loft area dining room kitchen w/appliances patio & deck Stunning fin ished lower level w/ garden windows 2 car garage $239 900 (BR745)

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WESTLAND Completely updated 1 bedroom great storage separate entrance pool laundry facilities appli ances heat & water included $650/mo + sec 248 506 9284

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248 477 9377 586 775 8206

Madison Heights

Q U IE TAlmost soundproof 1& 2 bedroom apts

Across from Oakland Mall at I 75 and 14 Mite

C O N C O R DT O W E R S32600 Conco d Dr

(next to the Micro Center Store)

1 bedroom from $5$52 bedroom from $625 Carports • Dishwasher D sposal • Central air

240-589-3355

MEADOWS OF SOUTH LYONtownhouse style apts 2 & 3 bedroom newly renovated Start ng at $695 per mo 248 767 4207

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L U C K Y Y O U ’

Northville s most unique apartments Choose from a variety of floorplans ncludmg cool 1 bedroom lofts and expanded one bedrooms with den all In a streams de sett ng $675 $825

NO R EN T U N TIL M AY 1 The Tree Tops

(248) 3 47 1690Novi Road north of 8 Mi e

NORTHVILLE 1 bdrm newly decorated bsmt 1 car garage enclosed back porch stove efnge ator washer drye Incudes ail ut tes $975 mo + depost No smok ng/pets 248 349 9495

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R E N T A L R A T E S ’1 BDRM F R O M $5752 BDRM F R O M $665

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1 BEDROOMS FROM $7302 BEDROOMS FROM $810

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OAK PARK NORTH

U N C O L N B R I A RA P A R T M E N T S

• 2 bedroom 1 5 bath to 1160 sq ft

• 3 bed 0 0 m 1 5 bath 1380 sq ft + ful basement

F R O M $804Heat Included

(248) 968-4792Come See Our Renovated

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PLYMOUTHBROUGHAM MANOR 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS From $590 (734) 455 1215

PLYMOUTH Great ocation w/exceiient vew studio 700 sq ft Avail immed ally $775/mo (734) 459 6052

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Spacous 1 & 2 bedroom cent a air Carport S t inn ng poo Walk to shopping $555 $655

Call (734) 453 8811

PLYMOUTH

$299*MOVES YOU IN!

•Ranch style 1 bdrm •Private entrance/patio •Washer/dryer hook ups •Dogs welcome

P R IN C ETO N COURT734 459 6640

with approved credit

PLYMOUTH A very nice 1 bedroom upper $635/mo includes heat & water No pets Call Michael 734 416 1395

PLYMOUTH 2 bedroomlower a/c garage all appli ances $865 mclud ng water Call M chael at (734) 416 1395

Plymouth Large clean 1 & 2 bdrm includes heat & water Security required $575 & up

248 446 2021

PLYMOUTH 2 bedroom upper near downtown Plymouth $675 per month plus util tes Non smoking (734) 454 9645

PLYMOUTH Downtown quiet complex 1 bdrm c/a stor age carport laundry facilittes walk m closet $550/mo 231 223 7220 231 645 7222

PLYMOUTH PARK APTS40325 Plymouth Rd

1 bedroom $600 See mgr for details

734 416 5840PLYMOUTH SQUARE APTS

50% OFFFIRST 3 MONTHS RENT

1 & 2 bedroom central air poo! From $580

734 455 6570

ROCHESTER Subleaser need ed for apartment One bedrm $533/mo air appliances patio covered parking Call

248 259 2465

ROYAL OAK Between 12 & 13 Mile off Coohdge 1 bed room apt newly redecorated carpet $540/mo Heat -& water included

(248) 488 2251

O F C A N T O N

BRAND N EW 2 & 3 BEDROOM " APARTMENTS FRO M $999* <

BRAND N EW TOW NHOM ES FROM $1259"

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C O U N TR Y CORNER Huge Apartments

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From $800 Ask About our Specials

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248 647 8100

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WAYNE 1 & 2 bedroom apt $500 & $550/mo FIRST MONTH FREE (734) 728 7865

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Apartments/Furnished

Birmingham • Novi Royai Oak • Troy

Fu rn i s h ed

A p ts .• M onthly Leases• Immediate Occupancy• Low est Rates• New ly DecoratedSUITE LIFE2 4 8 -5 4 9 -5 5 0 0

FARMINGTON HILLS Park Motel Furnshed rooms effi ciency & apts from $150/week No depost 248 474 1324

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Birmingham2 bedroom 1 5 bath town house 1000 ‘•q ft plus full finished basement washer & drye Walk to town No dogs $900/month 248 988 2221

BIRMINGHAM DOWNTOWN2 bdrm 1 Vi bath Townhouse a/c washer/dryer No pets $l200/mo (248) 901 1643

BIRMINGHAM Renovated Willamsburg Townhouse 2 bdrm 2 baths new kitchen $1200/mc 248 723 6878

BIRMINGHAM Fully updated 2 bed IK2 bath Hardwood floors terrace overlooking pool $1200 248 637 0085

CANTON 2 bdrm 15 bath remodeled/ updated Covered parking Pool Avail Apr 1 $900 734 981 7528

CANTONCHERRY HILL VILLAGE

Brand New 2 Bdrms 2 baths 2 garages Bsmt 1800 sq ft $1550/mo 248 761 1008

CANTON new luxurious 2 bdrm 2 car garage full bsmt Excellent location Appliances $1 300 mo 248 444 7209

CLAWSON447 N Rochester Rd

2 bedroom 11/2 bath luxury townhouse with fireplace air full basement with hookups and we Absolutely Adore Pets $820

(248)354 9119 Ext 206

x Clawson 526 1 4 M ile Road

Luxurious 2 bedroom townhouse with fireplace central air hook ups for washer & dryer $780

Please bring your pets we love them'

(248) 3S4 9119 Ext

COMMERCE/WALLED LAKETown home style condo 2 bdrms 1 5 baths family room with warm fireplace galley style kitchen private patio garage & bsmt $975/mo Call Randy at 248 884 8184

FARMINGTON HILLSHaggerty/14 Mile Crosswinds townhouse 2 bed 15 baths fin shed bsmt 248 514 4421

HOWELL Grand River/Latson New luxury 2/2 5 condo with den hardwood floors garage $1150/mo (248) 474 0927

LIVONIA SPACIOUS LAUREL PARK

2 bedrm 2 5 bath fireplace $15Q0/mc 313 594 1976

NORTHVILLE 2 bdrm town house walkout bsmt all new interior all appliances mci $1150/mo 248 982 5335

NORTHVILLE 1st MONTH RENT FREE!

2 bedroom 1 bath 2 b!ks from downtown $795/mo $2000 security 888 356 6102

NOVI 2 bdrm townhouse like new garage & pool No pets $825/mo Call Donna 248 347 4411

PONTIAC TELEGRPH/DIXIE2 bdrm clean new carpet windows Dead end road $600/mo 248 778 5005

R O Y A L O A K 1 5 5 A m e lia

Approximately 1550 sq ft + full basement 2 huge bedrooms 1 1/2 baths formal dining room fire place central air hookups for washer & dryer Pets ARE welcome $1200/mo (248) 354 9119 Ext 206

ROYAL OAK

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2 1 1 5 S ta rr R oa d ;2 bedroom 11/2 bath } luxury townhouse with 1

fireplace air basement i with hookups $820 J

We Love Pets' 1I(248) 354 9119 Ext 206 i

SOUTH LYON 2 bedall appliances pets nego

tiable caroort $745 Nocred t check Cell 734 787 0899

TROY 3 bdrm 1 5 bath all appliances pool tennis patio gas & water Included $1470 (248) 790 1997

Walled Late 2 bdrm ranch Condo 2 full baths laundry in unit lake & boat privileges non smoking unit no pets everything new from top to bottom new kitchen build m microwave new bathrooms carpet tile lighting Espo design 2 doornails to large deck 1 car garage Furnished or unfurnished $980/mo

Ask for Eike Perreault (248) 320 0321

Max Broock Realtors

WALLED LAKE VIEW 1 brlaundry 1 car garage dock ava I $675/mo 734 778 0588

WEST BLOOMFIELD MAPLE PLACE CONDOS 2 bdrm 2 bath full bsmt 1 car garage $1350/mo 248 577 5725

WESTLAND NEW 2 Bdrm 2 bath 2 car garage bsmt deck pond 1 2 0 0 sq ft $1095/mo (586) 610 3856

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A V a l u e O f U p T o $ 8 7 . 0 0 w w w J w t n e t o w n li f e .c o m

FARMINGTON HILLS 2 bdrm gas electric & water included $775/mo + 1 mo security deposit (810) 217 0675

REAL-ESTATEat if s best!

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LIVONIA Farmington Rd area 2 bdrm furnished kitchen c/a fuli partly finished bsm: $750/mo (734) 459 3257

TROY Sharp 2 bdrm ranch style Duplex C/A washer/dryer carport $825/mo (248) 877 3483ShareNet Realty

(248) 642 1620

Westland 2 bedroom Full basement Clean & neat Quiet neighborhood Immediate occupancy From $645/mo

Call Jam e 734 721 8111

W E S T L A N O E /W A Y N E S /FORD Best value in town Huge 1 bed duplex hard wood floors charming archi lecture w/arched doorways premium park Ike corner lot $575/mo met water & lawn care 586 817 1846

FERNDALE Large 3 bdrm upper with lots of 1920 s charm Wood floors leaded glass balcony new bath cen tra la ir laundry lots of storage $875 + ut lilies 248 548 5946

FERNDALE Exquisite 2 bdrm upper with Pottery Barn decor wood floors new bath many updates Central air aundry garage great storage $750 + Util ties 248 548 5946

KEEGOHABOR 2 bdrm 11/2 bath lower flat washer/dryer Lake privileges $7O0/mo ShareNet Rlty (248) 642 1620

WESTLAND/CANTON 2 bdrm ■ upper Washer/dryer in unt all new A ir Nice area $650/mo 734 341 6203

Homes For Rent . CEIE

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M ETR O FIN A N C E 248 709 2244BELLEVILLE 3 bed oomranch with basement & garage Fenced in yard Available April 1 Ca l Chuck or Elena 734 641 0020

BERKLEY 2 bdrm new kitchen ac hardwood floors 2 car garage Ava lab e May 1 $1200/mo 248 321 9877

Berkley Lofted 3 bed oon 2 bath home Immacuats Prefer non smokers Ava lable May 1 $1350/mo includes water & awn service Ask for Kellv 248 709 3141 Ask for Linda 586 206 9792

Homes For Rent

BEVERLY HILLS 3 bdrm brick ranch w/attached garage Ava lable immediately Birmingham schools Oouble lot fenced yard fieidstone fireplace hardwood floor w/radian heat $1150/mo No utility mcl 1 1/2 mo security CAIl Tony 248 840 5713

Birmingham 1997 Henrietta 3 bdrm 2 bath Hardwood floors new kitchen 1 year lease $995 248 722 1877

BIRMINGHAM2 bdrm 1 bath 3 season porch garage washer/dryer 248 515 8282 248 644 6477

BIRMINGHAM 2 bedroom 2 bath central air appliances Option to buyl $800 RENTAL PROS 248 373 RENT

BIRMINGHAM3 bdrms 3 baths 2 car deck close to downtown $1325

(248) 840 9440

BIRMINGHAM Brick 3 bdrm 1 5 bath all appliances fire place nice area Fin shed bsmt $1500 248 350 2499

BIRMINGHAM Colon a! appli ances 1 5 bath basement sunroom $875 RENTAL PROS 248 373 RENT

BIRMINGHAM Special 2 bdrm finished bsmt pets okay garage $1100/mo Available Apr 1 586 344 7153

Birmingham 16972 Klrkshire 3 bdrm 2 bath bungalow furnished 2 car garage $1400/mo 248 706 1050

BLOOMFIELD HILLS1 YEAR LEASE Great tarn ly home w th in ground pool Lawn & snow removal mclud ed Background check and credit report requ red 60 day term nation clause

Max Broock Realtors (248) 625 9300

BRIGHTON 3 bdrm 1 5 bath Ranch on 1 + acres Brighton schools & mailing $'350/mo (586) 634 4589

CAN T LEASE9 VACANT TOO LONG?

Please consider rent with option to buy

Bruce Lloyd Broker/Specialist (Novi) 248 348 5400

CANTON 3 Bdrm 1 5 Bath Full bsmt 1 yr lease $875 mo + utilities + sec deposit Aval May 1st (734) 459 0853

W hen seeking out the best deal check out the Observer & Eccentric Classifieds

. 1 800 579 7355DEARBORN HEIGHTS (S) 2bdrm remodeled al appli ances pets OK $675+ ut lities & security (248) 737 1795

DEARBORN HEIGHTSGarage newly remodeled fenced tor pets $750 RENTAL PROS 734 513 RENT

DEARBORN HEIGHTS 3 bdrm ranch app ances washer/ dryer bsmt ga age $1100 + deposit (313) 274 1013

DEARBORN/ DEARBORN HEIGHTS

38 homes avail S6C0 $850 RENTAL PROS 734 513 RENT

Homes For Ren!

FARMINGTON Freshly deco rated custom brick ranch Fam ly room f replace 3 bed rooms 11/2 baths new maple kitchen all appliances base ment 2 car attached walk to schools Agent/owner $1575

(734) 421 8330

Farmington Hills 3 bdrm appliances fenced yard new windows very clean $950/mo 248 478 9481

FARMINGTON HILLS 13houses available now under $1000 No credit check' RENTAL PROS 248 356 RENT

FARMINGTON HILLS 4 bdrm 1 5 bath a/c bsmt fenced yard 10 Mile & Middlebeli Area Immediate Occupancy $1200/mo (248)790 4760

FERNDALESharp 2 bdrm Newer carpet

$600/mo plus security (248) 977 9218

FERNDALE 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath central air ail appliances Included new paint & kitchen tile $110Q/mo 248 425 2269

GARDEN CITY 577 Brandt $795 2 bdrm 1 bath 2 1/2 car garage a'c fenced yard Showing Wed & Sun ® 6 08

248 593 0064 Cell 313 920 5966

GARDEN CITY3 Bdrms 1 1/2 bath full fin ished basement fenced yard all app! ances incl 1 car garage $950 734 646 5556

GARDEN CITY4 bdrm 2 bath ranch Rent to own opt on ava lable $120G/mo 734 461 6113

GARDEN CITY Attractive 4 bedroom bsmt 2 5 car garage dining room 2 baths option $950 (248)788 1823

Grosse Pomte WoodsEnglish Tudor 4 bedrooms 3 5 baths 3900 sq ft fully furnished Short term$4000/mo 313 882 0154

HIGHLAND Duck Lake 100 ft frontage 1400 sqft ranch like new inside appliances $1700/mo (248) 891 4751

HUNTINGTON WOODSPossible Rent to Own 3 bdrm bungalow Ivmg room with fireplace fam ly room 2 5 bath f nlshed bsmt appliances ncluded No pets $1600/mo Mm ncome of $50 000 required 248 258 6200

INKSTER3 bedroom basement $600 20 n Inkster $575 $750 RENTAL PROS 734 513 RENT

INKSTER Snarp 3 bdrm ranch f nished bsmt 3 car ga age Option ava lable $750 (248) 788 1823

LIVONIA 3 bdrm 2 bath anch C/A deck Credit check

$1300/mo Non smoking No pets Avail May 3rd Cali Dean 313 945 1765 702 353 5599

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LIVONIA 3 bdrm very clean brek ranch full bsmt 2 car garage private yard near Ann Arbor Road & 275 All appli ances included $1350/mo 1 mo security No pets Avail abe Mav 15th 734 464 6346

LIVONIA 3 bdrm 1 bath all appl ances no bsmt 2 5 car garage fenced yard air pets okay $895 (734) 905 2644

LIVONIA 3 4 bdrm 2 5 bath family room finished base ment 2 5 car garage appli ances $1 425 248 330 0507

LIVONIAAppliances fenced $800 15 in Livonia $700 $950

RENTAL PROS 734 513 RENT

LIVONIAReady to move in April 1st Lovely1 3 bdrm new thru out carpeting bath & kitchen tile v nyi w ndows & 2 car garage $850/mo plus security depositCentuiy 21 John Cole Realty (313) 937 0804MADISON HEIGHTS 71 EDallas/175 & 696 Clean 2 bdrm 2 5 garage $775/rrfo + $775 Deposit (248) 545 9646

MELVINDALE Cute 2 bedroom ranch 2 5 car garage imme d ate occupancy option to buy avail $650 (248)788 1823

NORTHVILLE 2 bdrm studio in lower half of home Separate entrance Very near downtown newly remodeled ceram c tile jacuzzi tub built in TV n kitchen all appliances me washer/dryer comer lot $950/mo 734 358 3870

NORTHVILLE Immaculate 3 bdrm Basement garage fire place $1595 No pets

Donna 248 347 4411

OAK PARK Sharp 3 bdrm ranch dining room garage Immedate occupancy Opt on to buy $750 (248) 788 1823

PLYMOUTH 4 bedrooms 11/2 baths all appliances included $1350/mo (734) 354 0383

PLYMOUTH New 2 bdrm screened porch f replace air washer/dryer garage quiet no pets $950 248 444 0896

PLYMOUTH Open Sun 1 4 PM 10129 North Canton Centei Rd 4 bdrm colonial 2 5ba:hs completely updated 2400 sq ft frs t floor laundry $2850Tno 248 930 1936

REDFORO 2 bedroom houses $650 $695 Pets welcome ready now'RENTAL PROS 248 356 RENT

REDFORD 2 bedroom brick ranch w/appl ances lawn ca e mcl no garage $650/mo Call (313) 320 9575

REDFORD 3 bedroom base ment Sect on 8 welcome Opt or to pu chase $800 RENTAL PROS 248 356 RENT

Redford/Detroit 3 bedroom b s m t a r fe n c e d g a rag e appl ances Great house $875/mo 313 570 3700

Homes For Rent

ROCHESTER HILLS 2000 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bath walk out basement 1 5 wooded acres circle driveway $1500 Ca l 248 219 8779

ROMULUS Remodeled 4 bdrm brick finished bsmt 2 5 car garage a/c family room Option $950 (248)788 1823

ROYAL OAK 10 1/2 Mile & Campbell 3 bedroom bunga low $900 per month plus ut I ties 1 i/2 mo security deposit One year lease No pets Available immedately

Call 248 442 8850

ROYAL OAK Nice 3 bdrm ranch w/iivmg room dm ng room office attached garage $1100/mo 4115 Berkshire (248) 433 5406 ShareNet Realty (248) 642 1620

ROYAL OAKBrck Tudor 3 bdrm base ment 13/Woodward $1295/ mo 248 613 5074 or den ms@car!essoonltne com

SOUTHFIELD 2 becroom ranch appliances fenced yard Pets welcome $650 RENTAL PROS 248 356 RENT

SOUTHFIELD Ideal 3 bdrm brick ranch 1 bath 2 car gar age full bsmt 12 & Southfield $1000/mo (248) 737 2114

WAYNE & GARDEN CITY2&3bdrm houses private owner $850 $995 mo plus sec Early pay disc 734 722 8943

WAYNE rent to own THE WORKS 1500 sq ft F replace C/A fin shed bsmt $1200 mo 734 844 6587

WEST BLOOMFIELD2 bdrm 1 bath deck appl ances Pets negotiable $775 mo 248 669 3012

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WEST BLOOMFIELD 3 bdrm 2 bath B rmmgham Schools Lake Access Ava lable May 1 $2100 734 516 8223

WEST BLOOMFIELD 5 Bsdrm updated 3 full bath 2 5 car garage C A appl ances $2100/mo 248 788 1511

Western L ivonia ranch 3bdrm brck 1 5 bath 2 car attached garage updated1 $1295/mo 734 751 1318

WESTLAND 3 bedroom base ment appliances fenced Option to buy $750 RENTAL PROS 734 513 RENT

WESTLANDBungalow fenced $675

19 in Westland $600 $850 RENTAL PROS 734 513 RENT

WESTLAND Livonia Schools 3 bd m br ck ranch 1 5 baths garage c/a bsmt fenced yad $1175 mo 248 388 2203

WESTLAND (Glenwood Venoy) act now N ce 2 bed room ranch fence air $750 monthly 313 418 9905

SYLVAN LAKE4 bedroom approximately 1600 sq ft Newly remodeled Great area 248 521 1978

Southern Rentals

ORLANDO FL Beautiful Grand V sta Resort Condo for rent from Apri 16 23 $800 After 6pm 248 651 6345

ALCONA COUNTY 3 bdrm Prvate lake sandy beach Pontoon satellite morel $450 weekly 734 422 8792

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BURT LAKE Vacat on home on lake Sleeps 16 Fully

furnished (248) 437 5339

Grand Traverse Bay in Northport spotless scenic 2 bdrm 2 bath deck dock boat swimming casino beach $900/wk 248 851 0096

HARBOR SPRINGS AREA VACATION RENTALS BY WEEK OR MONTHGraham Management

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PETOSKEY Walloon Lake frontage 4 bdrm cottage weekly 303 499 4089 Email martymoyers@comcast net

TORCH LAKE 2 shoreside homes From $1500/week 248 644 7288

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CANTON $375 per mo includes everything Cable TV high speed nternet n your room Pool 734 262 5500

Plymouth Salem Twpfemale (55) wshes to share her home with same Rent negotiabe 734 453 2379

YPSILANTI Executve new home 5 acres wooded huge room cable laundry & utli ties incl $325 734 658 8823

Reoms For Rent.

CANTON Near I 275 Non smoking & n o nd rnkng male Quiet $295/mo New No lease 734 394 1557

REDFORD TOWNSHIP Clean fum shed dish tv private entrance $10C/wk Mature male only (313) 535 3419

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1-800-579-7355Roommate Wanted Farm ng ton H ils home Nee area $395 & $475 mcl al util ties cable internet 813 205 9926

BIRMINGHAM E x e c u tiv e S u iteStaging at $550 (248) 203 2626

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LEASING CONSULTANTFull t me for luxury Dearborn Heights area apt community Customer service experience required leasing experience preferred Great opportunity for right person Please fax resume to (248) 473 5480

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A dependable person needed to assist the Manager In managing and maintaining an apartment community m Westland Rewarding opportunity to join a top property management team Full time benefits included

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LEGAL SECRETARYPosition for 8loomtield Hills so lo practice Part time Dictation skills necessary Submit resume to

LICENSED VETERINARY TECKNICIAN/ASSISTANT

The Michigan Humane Society has an immediate full or part.irme opening at the Westland clinic Schedule will be varied and may include Sat and some evenings Exp preferred however will train benefits include paid medical dental and 403 B plan For best consideration apply in person to Dr Karalambo 37255 Marquette Westland Ml 48185 before April 11 2005 No Phone Calls Please!

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Machine shop has need of conscientious repairman with good knowledge of the electrical hydraulic functions and repair of manual & cite milling machines Steady employment with established co Overtime Fringe Benefits Send resume with expected wages to

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORfor large Canton Community Must have 5+ years exper lence Self Motivated Pro fes sional and detail oriented Must be able to oversee ail areas of maintenance including staff Great benefit package Fax resume to 248 548 1597

MAINTENANCETECH

Village Green Companies one of the areas fastest growing property manage ment firms has an imm ediate opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Tech for our Troy apartment community All phases of maintenance exper ence required including electr ical plumbing drywali and appliance repair HVAC preferred Excellent bene fits bonus housng dis counts training programs and opportunity for growth and advancement For consideration please fax resume to(248) 680-0917

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANFull time experienced for Dearborn Hts area apt com mumty Great opportunity for right person

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MARKETINGMANAGER

Ann Arbor based Prepress Software developer seeking In house Marketing Manager Strong Marketing background required preferably withGraph c Arts Industryknowledge Responsible for marketing vision planning and strategy including budgets collateral materials website and tradeshows Requires some travel Submit resume and salary requirements to

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For Redford based building supply company to maintain fleet of tractor trailers staketrucks hi los and other heavy equipment including cranes Benefits after 90 days with competitive salary

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NETWORKTECHNICIAN

Canton Township is accepting applications for Network Techncan This is technical wo/k providing support to the Township Information Technology Services Division for the maintenance and troubleshooting of computer related hardware and software problems Graduation from high school and one year of pract cal work experience as a PC Technician or a related field Working experience and knowledge of all Microsoft operating systems and network support Must possess a current valid Michigan Orvefs License with a good dr'/mg history Applicant may be requ red to apply for his/her driving record at own expense through the Secretary of State Salary $41 549 $54 013/yr Applicatons must be picked up at Canton Township Human Resources Divsion 1150 S Canton Center Road Canton Ml 48188 An application form s also available on the Canton Township website at www canton mi org A Canton Township application form must be completed in Its entirety and on file with the Canton Township Human Resources Division by 4 p m April 1 2005 No resumes will be accepted without written application form No faxed applications will be accepted The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability m employment or the provision of services^ An Equal Opportunity

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PAINTERS FOREMEN TECHNICIANS &

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PARALEGAL/ATTORNEYfull time with 3 yrs expert ence Personal injury Livonia firm Strong med cal back ground Send resume to 30951 5 Mile Rd PMB#180 Livona Ml 48154

Parts Shipping & Receivingat Lawn Equipment Distrbu torship Part time 1 5pm Mon Fri No experience nec essary Apply at 739 S Mill St Plymouth Ml 48170 or Fax resume 734-453 5320

PAVER OPERATORExperienced for asphalt paving company 2005 season Must have valid drivers license Health dental life ms 401k and psid holidays Submit application m person at

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PLANT SUPERVISOR Expsupervisor needed for food processing plant Full time Call Carol (248) 348 4833

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TeachersAdvanced Technology Academy Michigan Charter Public School #63914has plans to open a K 8 Program at its facility in Dearborn Michigan The K 8 Program could start operation in the Fall of 2005 We are therefore accepting appli cations for Certified Teachers in all grades K 8 Teachers must be certified in their area If interested please send a resume transcript & copy of certification by April 15 2005 to the attention of Michael Richter Dean Advanced Technology Academy 7265 Calhoun Dearborn Ml <148126

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Canton Townsh p is applcatons for the Services Department as Technical Theater D rector This position will oversee gnd coordinate all technical aspects of Canton Townships performances Develop and instruct stagecraft classes and manage a volunteer technical theater program and work with professional and community groups at various locations in the community Bachelors degree in Technical Theater or an equivalent combination of education and/or experienceKnowledge training and skill m organizing and managing facilities for the performing arts $20 00 $23 00/hr Applications available at the Townsh p Adm n strat on Building Human Resources Div sion 1150 S Canton Center Road Canton Ml 48188 A completed Canton Township application form must be completed In its entirety and on file with the Canton Township Human Resources Division by 4 00 p m April 15 2005 An application form is also available on the Canton Township website at

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Waltonwood at Twelve Oaks a luxury retirement community in Nov is seeking a person to fill a FULL TIME multi job position Job includes driving the van housekeeping and maintenance Must have a chauffeurs license EOE Please apply m person at 27475 Huron Circle Novi Ml 48377 or call 248 735 1500

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Needed to maintain and man age growing contractor s fleet of equipment and employees Knowledge of gas and diesel trucks including drive sys terns and hydraulics neces sary Good driving record and management skills mandato ry Full time position with great benefits References required call Mr Jones

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LEGAL SECRETARY Full time with 3 yrs exp Personal Injury Livonia firm Send resume to 30951 5 Mile Rd PMB#180 Livonia Ml 48154

LEGAL SECRETARYBingham Farms law firm seeks an experienced Legal Secretary Experience & knowledge of Microsoft Word necessary Excellent comput er organizational & profes sional telephone skills a must Salary commensurate with exper ence Please respond to Office Administrator 31780 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 or

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REDFORD ASharp 3 bedroom 15 bath updated & beaut futy maintained ranch w/updated vinyl sidng oak ktchen cabs Wallslde windows & CA Partially fin shed basement 2 car garage wet p aster walls & hdwd firs (E36DIX) 734-465-5600_______ $124 900

S BPLYMOUTH Nettled in theVery private setting 2 BR 2 BA condo Lg LR & DR w/corner fplc FFL 2 private store rooms in bsmt Beautiful oak cabs w/all appls to stay Neutra dScor Deck overookng beautiful setting (E49SYC) 734-455-5600_______$147,900

_______ ____ ___ ___ ______Two toned cherry cabinets granite counters upgraded tr m & molding T/0 2 story GR w/iarge stone faced fplc & custom mantle Four car garage insulated & finished Park like yard w/mature trees 27 hole golf course (E60P01) 248 349 5600 $729 900

RanchSpacious 3BR 2BA home on an approximate 10 acre ot w/attached garage and full basement Has both a v ng and a family room Baseboard heat Two barns & pond (EOOFIV) 248-349-5600 $427 000

DETROIT Don’t Miss this One'Brick 3 bedroom 15 bath bungalow offers partially finished basement enclosed pat o fplc n living room breakfast nook + so much more you wont want to miss this one(E99HUB) 734 45S 5600 $75000

PLYMOUTH This Home is WonderfulGorgeous 4 bedroom 2 5 bath with 3 car garage basement family room w/gas fplc library cherry kitchen w/island & grante counters doorwall to deck 1st fir laundry & so much more(E60WIL) 734 455 5600 $417 000

NOVI Picturesque ColonialLandscaping from Better Homes & Gardens w brick paver pat o w/bu It n ghts hot tub & gazebo perennial gardens 4 BRs 2 5 baths fn bsmt 2 car attached garage & maple ktchen & more(E65BRO) 734 455 5600 $274 900

PLYMOUTH Plymouth T..p Horn?Newer gorgeous large custom 4 BR cape cod is perfect for your family Privacy at the end of a cul de sac Great P ymouth canton schools and all of the activities that Pymouti has to offer In sub sw mming pool (E83PLE) 248-349 5600 $454,900

REDFORD All Brick RanchLovely 3BR 1 5BA home w/updates in ktchen and bath Newer windows & newer shingles on 2 car gar Nice FR on back of house Large finished basement w th wet bar Great location(E38FAR) 248 349 5600 $161 000

LIVONIA Wonderful Rural AppealContemporary 3 BR 2 bath cape cod offers 1st f r mstr w/walk thru bath great room w/soarmg ceiling & gas fplc upper level w/2 bedrooms & a fun bath Hot tub overlook ng deep wooded lot (E38WAY) 734 455-5600 $229900

SOUTH LYON Great Family HouseCharming 4 bedroom 15 bath bi level w th open f oo plan updated oak kitchen w/ceramic tile floor Fam ly room walkout basement & 2 5 car ga age(E54LY0) 734 455*5600 $179 900

PLYMOUTH Live DowntownH storical 4 BR 1 5 BA colonial w/all the mode n updates Hdwd floors t/o large family room w/brick fplc part ally finished basement open ktw/appls la ge fenced yard w/newer deck(E16H0L) 734 455 5600 $189 000

SALEM TWP Hey Gearheads2 story home features a spacious 1SI floor MBR ste w/huge WIC & BA w/jetted tub & sep shower Excellent floor plan offers vaulted ceilings a huge GR w/frplc & mcred ble v ews of the approx 2 7 acre wooded lot (E170AK) 248*349 5600 $529 900

REDFORD Stop Dreaming!Start living the reality in th s fantast c ranch Spacious fir plan w/3BR 2BA & FR Lame LR w th hdwd f oo s Fin bsmt w/fplc extra BR possible & full bath 2carga largefencedyard lot apple & more (E70DIX) 248-349-5600 $159 900

4!GARDEN CITY Better Than The Rest3 BR 2 fu i bath ranch built n 1996 offer 2 ca attgar fn bsmt w/rec rm & dry ba hdwd firs in k t OFf & entry GR w/fplc mstr ste w/WIC & |acuzz tub 1st fir laundry deck & pat o & mo e (E71BR0) 734 455 5600 $229 900

LINCOLN PARK Great Location4 BR 25bathw/eat n k t hdwd firs under newer cot ceramic baths newe roof & furn Bed ooms upstairs equipped with sink & stove hookup F mshed basement & 2 car garage(E69GRE) 734-455 5600 $129000

DEARBORN Super Sharp Ranch2 bedroom 1 bath ranch roomy living room separate d n ng room vz/Pe go fir updated bath newer kitchen f oor 2 5 car garage w/newer roof V ny w ndows (E62DAR) 734 455 5600 $107,900

LIVONIA The White Glove TestIt I pass w/l y ng colo s This turn key colonial boasts pr de of ownersh p inside & out 3BR 1 5BA w/large LR FR w frplc & doo wall to deck great kit w/oak cabinets fresh pa nt ddcor roof sh ngles & appliances (E16MER) 248 349 5600 $194,900

CANTON Wow What A HouseLoaded w/extras 4BR 3 2BA maste* su te w/WIC jetted tub s tt ng room Kitchen w/bu It ns Dual Staircase 2 story foyer 9ft ceilings fplc n FR P oflandscaped w/brick pavers Neighborhood pool (E75DEL) 248 349-5600 $474 900

PLYMOUTH Pride in OwnershipUpdates & qua ty shov n the o kmensh p of this builders home 3 BR 1 5 BA ranch offers hdwd firs plaster walls & open fir plan Updated roof furn AC skiing w ndows & entry doors & doorwall (E75GOV) 734*455*5600 $239,900

LIVONIA Livonia s Best BuyllUpdated 4 bedroom 1 5 bath co'ona1 vnewe windows roof furnace & CA Fresh & neutral Fam y room w/wood stove & 2 ca attached garage (E25RIC) 734 455 5600 $214,900

LIVONIA Pride of OwnershipTh s home has many updates t/o FR has cozy fplc w doorwall that eaos to deck Ktchen nas newe counters floor & dlshwashe Popular sub w/easy access to everything Not a dr ve by (E17SWA) 734-455 5600 $269 750

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W BLOOMFIELDProf decorated Hills of Chelsea model Upgrades galore Hdwds Vo Mahogany b a and mantel Open floor plan wth 2 story FR Formal DR finished bsmt, au pair suite pool and spa (E05CAR) 248-349-5600 $999 900

WESTLAND Great OpportunityOwn a cute 2 BR home for under $100 000 Rerrode ed kitchen w/cabs counte s & f oor most newer w idows updated bath 2nd BR w/buWt in shelves & drawers Deep lot w/pool & deck Some appls stay(E28PAL) 734-455 5600 $99,500

DETROIT Warrendale BungalowCute t eshly painted brek home with 3 oedrooms 1 bath hardwood f oo s covedcelng newer windows roof + f n shed basement & fenced yard (E10BRA) 734-455 5600 $89,900

NORTHVILLE Carefree Condo LivingJust move n & enoy this 2BR 2 5BA condo w/04 updates mcludng opt ceam c tile paint & roof Spac ous room sizes fin LL 2+ car gar & walking distance to downtown the best move you can make (E98WAS) 248 349 5600 $177,900

NORTHVILLE Huge Master Bedroom3 fui baths Walk to town Award winning Northville schools LR DR FR 2 5 car attd gar w/dlreci access Newer roof HWH furn ext doors gar door & opener slate foyer & hearth n FR Hdwd In LR DR & MBR (E89LAN) 248 349 5600 $239,900

GARDEN CITY Loaded with CharacterCharming colonial on double lot Updated kitchen & bath 1s r floor laundry~Spiral staircase leads to 38R Neutral S clean Door wall to great deck pe feet for summer BBQs Too cute to last (E08CAM) 248-349-5600 $155 000

BROWNSTOWN Wonderful HomeCharming 3 bedroom 2 full bath brick/vlnyl ranch offering full basement all appl ances all sitting on a great lot ready for you to build a 2 car garage (E45COO) 734-455-5600 $179,900

REDFORD Clean Ranch3 BR home freshly pa nted neutral dbeer newer windows steel entry doors & flooring Some appliances ceiling fans N ce floor plan Screened porch & a 1 year home warranty(E48CEN) 734 455 5600 $106,900

WESTLAND You d Better HurrySpac ous brick ranch home won t last long Move n cond t on & loaded w/updates Great f oor plan w/formal DR Nice Fenced yard w/large deck & an oversized mechanics dream garage Kitchen appls ncuded (E05WIL) 248 349 5600 $139,900

VAN BUREN Model Now For SaleFabulous o d world craftsmansh p Hardwoods granite bridge desgn w/towerng GR overlooking woods Wh rlpoo tub Professionally landscaped & sprinklers Al n beautiful Robinson River Park (EOOJER) 248 349-5800 $349,900

NOVI Backs to 5 Acre ParkRare offering in desirable Birchwoods sub Updates include roof tear of 04 hardwood in FR 99 f etdstone facade on frplc 97 Large kit with breakfast area 2 car side entry garage Finished basement (E15BIR) 248-349-5600 $324 900

REDFORD Exceptional UpdatedBungalow with open floor plan liv ng room w/refmished hdwd f rs & fplc K t w/upgraded cabinets & ceramic t e fir Rep aced w ndow & CA All new bath (05) All th s offered in this 3 BR 2 BA bungalow (E83LEN) 734 455 5600 $149 500

INKSTER Wonderful FindBrick home n peaceful location updates mcl roof furnace HWH vinyl windows CA plumb ng drveway & porch All updates are energy erfic ent Nice fenced yard vWgreat landscaping(E83ARL) 734-455 5600 $99,900

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NOVI Won’t Last HonestSuperior 3BR 2 5BA colonial n excellent location New ths year ktchen patio door walls some carpet Newer roof windows & more Great f n bsmt carpet drywall & full bath Loaded w/extras Move n condition (E05JAM) 246 349 5600 $269,900

NOVI Elegant Southern Living4BR colonial to move in Wonderful lot G eat kitchen w/large cabinet French doors lead to gorgeous FR Master suite w/WIC Wonderful maste- bath Th s s a must see home Looks like a model (E53ASH) 248-349-5600 $423 000

DETROIT Lovely HomeThis 3 bedroom bungalow offers newer windows steel entry doors oak cabinets in kitchen basement & a home warranty Is included This home s ready for you (E35LON) 734-455 5600 $69,500

TAYLOR Don t Miss This One!Newer construction condo opens to a 2 story foyer Beaut fui gas fplc mstr bdrm w/WIC & vaulted ce I ng Features CA 2 car attached garage & carpeted basement(E78COA) 734 455 5600 $172,000

SOUTH LYON Stunning Walkout ColonialPremium elevat on w/stunnmg v ews of wooded nature preserve from 3 stories 4 BR 2 5BA co omal features a 2 story entrance w/hdwd floors massive kitchen bay n LR frplc in FR Enjoy the luxurious mst ste (E33WES) 248 349-5600 $349,900

DEARBORN HTS Beauty Is BornBeautiful 2004 built full brick ranch w/3BR 2BA Open flowing floor plan w/great attention to detail Generous room szes and large country kitchen Central air custom front porch(E81HAR) 248 349 5600 $149,900

SOUTHFIELD Lovely Ranch End UnitCondo located deep in complex Two spac ous BR & 2 baths Updated kit w/nat oak cabs & a GR w/frplc Drwils from kit & MBR lead to brick paver pato Great fir plan Full bsml Newer furn & wndws All appls included (E43MAP) 248-349 5600 $139 900

DEARBORN Sharp TownhouseThis 2 bedroom 2 full bath condo Is ready to meve Into Beautiful updates Master suite w/WIC skyl ghts n bath w th jetted tub Freplace in dining room & spacious LR w/vaulted ceil ng A must have (E35G60) 734 455 5600 $149,900

PLYMOUTH So Sweet!!Clean & beautifully maintained House with beautiful yard 3 bedroom f mshed basement garage many updates & amenities B ght & cheerfu ktchen Hardwood floors & all app ances(E80SUN) 734 455 5600 $234,900

NOVI Spectacular Custom HomeBeautifully detailed offers 4 spacious BRs 4 5 baths Master suite features fpc 2 WIC & grante bath Gourmet kitchen w/vklng stove Sub Zero frig WOLL w/heated floors Sauna & full granite kt Awesome lot (E55VAS) 248 349 5600 $899,900

NEW HUDSON Zoned CommercialWhat an nvestment business opportunity or home Much sought after Grand River Avenue in the exploding new shopping area Basement 4 car garage andapproximately 36 acresapproximate(E55GRA) 248 349-5600 $199,900

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ROW BOAT 1 4 A lu m in u m 1 9 9 5 S y lv a n r o w b o a t 1 9 9 9 Y a c h t C lu b t r a i le r J o h n s o n 6

h o r s e p o w e r o u tb o a r d m o to r E x c e lle n t c o n d t o n In c lu d e s o a rs a n c h o r g a s ta n k S U O O /b e s t 7 3 4 9 8 1 0 7 6 4

SEA SPRITE 1984 2 3 f t 1 8 5M e r C r u is o r io c u d d y cab e x c e lle n t c o n d i t io n w i t h t r a l e r $ 5 0 0 0 2 4 8 3 6 3 4 9 4 3

M o io r c y le s /M in ib ik e s / G o -K a rfs - W

BMW K100RS 1991 excc o n d lo w m i le s e x t ra s $ 3 3 0 0 (2 4 8 ) 4 2 6 0 1 8 9

ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 2091 1 8 OOO m ile s n e w t ire s & b r a k e s $ 1 5 0 0 0 o r b e s t e x c c o n d (5 1 7 ) 4 0 4 3 5 8 0

Harley Davidson S o f ta il spe c ia l w /n e o n 1 9 9 4 g r a y /w h ite 1 2 8 9 4 m i le s $ 1 0 S O O /bes t

C a ll L in d a 2 4 8 3 7 7 0 3 1 2

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2001S u p e r G l id e B la c k a la rm s ta g e 1 R in e h a r t $ 7 3 0 0 w o r th o l e x t ra s $ 1 3 8 0 0 /8 e s t

( 2 4 8 ) 9 7 4 5 3 8 8

HARLEY DAVISON 2 0 0 3 L o w R id e r B la c k 1 0 0 th A m v E d it io n lo w m i le s re a l c le a n A s k in g $ 1 2 7 0 0

( 7 3 4 ) 2 6 6 3 2 4 3

HONOA 2003 7 5 0 S p ir i t B la c k 1 3 0 0 m i w in d s h ie ld E x c e lle n t c o n d $ 4 7 G 0 /b e s t

2 4 8 4 8 6 0 8 3 6

SUZUK11400 Intruder 19936 0 0 0 m i le s b a g s w in d s h ie ld c u s to m p ip e s $ 4 2 0 0 /b e s t

( 2 4 8 ) 6 7 6 2 1 4 6

WE BUY BIKES'$ $ $ F o r u s e d H a r le y D a v is o n M o to rc y le s 1 888 837 0457

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BOUNDER 19983 4 f t M o t o r h o m e F o rd C h a s s is w / 4 6 0 V 8 L a rg e S lid e O u t M u s t S e ll A S A P $ 4 8 0 0 0 7 3 4 6 4 9 2 0 8 7

CAMPING RESORT MEMBER SHIP W a lto n W o o d s In H a r t la n d C o m p le te re c re a t io n L a ke $ 9 0 0 ( 7 3 4 ) 2 7 6 4 3 4 9

C a m p e rs /M o to rH o m e s /T ra i le rs

1985 2000 Class C MOTOR HOMES WANTED

COLEMAN BAYSfOE 1999pop up s lid e o u t s c re e n ro o m a ir /h e a t tw o s to v e s re fr ig e ra t o r & m o re 3 1 3 3 1 9 3 5 1 0

Four Winds 2001 m o to r h o m e 2 8 f t $ 2 4 5 0 0

2 4 8 6 1 3 3 2 8 6

FOUR WINDS CLASS C 2004 2 8 FT m o t o r h o m e 2 0 0 0 m ile s $ 4 5 0 0 0 /b e s t

7 3 4 4 6 4 8 5 4 2

M A L L A R D 2 0 0 0 2 5 f t 1 8 f ta w n in g p o w e r a s s is t h i tc h LP g a s a n te n n a a /c S le e p s 5 S u g g e s te d re ta i l $ 7 1 0 0 ask m g $ 6 5 0 0 F o r in fo o r v ie w in g c a i l D e a n 2 4 8 8 8 4 1 5 1 4

C a m p e rs /M o to r v f l K H o m e s /T ra ile rs

MALLARD 2000 3 7 f t s lid e o u t 2 b d r m q u e e n & t w o - b u n k s s le e p s 1 0 $ 1 2 7 5 ? J i S ee n H a r t la n d 7 3 4 2 8 3 0 0 1 6

POP UP CAMPER S ta r c ra f t /> 1 9 8 9 s le e p s 5 a w n in g s to v e 1 c e b o x g a ra g e s to re d e xg

c o n d $ 2 3 0 0 7 3 4 9 5 3 1 7 8 8

POP UP CAMPER J a y c o x s i1 2 0 7 1 9 9 6 u s e d 3 t i m e s ' " " f s to r e d in a g a ra g e A s k in g $ 4 5 0 0 2 4 8 6 2 6 5 5 5 8 » aa

STARCRAFT STARLOUNGE—1 9 9 7 s le e p s 8 a w n in g s c re e n ro o m f u r n a c e f r id g e b ik e ” ra c k $ 3 3 5 0 7 3 4 3 9 7 2 0 9 5

TERRY LITE 1999 T rave l T ra ile r 2 5 e x t ra s h i t c h a s s e m b ly $ 1 2 0 0 0 7 3 4 4 2 7 6 7 4 3

VIKING POP UP2 0 0 0 F u rn a c e r e t r lg e r a to r a d d a r o o m lik e n e w $ 2 7 5 0 /B e s t (7 3 4 ) 4 2 5 5 1 5 9

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k l l A U T O S T O P $ $

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E v e n in g s 7 3 4 7 1 7 0 4 2 8

W R E C K E D & J U N K C A R S W A N T E D '

( 7 3 4 ) 2 8 2 1 7 00

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Chevy 2001 S 10 LS E x tc a b 4 c y l 2 4 OOQ m ile s c u s to m c a p m o o n r o o f c d E x t r c o n d $ 1 0 0 0 0 7 3 4 4 2 7 7 5 4 5 ^

CHEVY S 10 1 9 9 5 |$ 3 5 9 5 l

3 1 3 9 9 9 8 6 9 5 s

DODGE RAM 1500 1 9 9 7 L o w m ile a g e e x c e lle n t c o n d 5 9 l it r e e n g 8 f t b e d L o ts o f e x t ra s J o e ( 2 4 8 ) 7 5 2 2 9 5 5 j

F O R D 1996 R a n g e r 5 s p e e d j s i lv e r a i r p w / p l c r u is e i c a s s e tte $ 5 4 9 5 ]

S a tu rn o f P ly m o u th 'Toll Free 866 798 7124__________________ s

FORD 2002 F 1 5 0 S u p e rc re w F X 4 lo w m i le s lo a d e d ; c e r t if ie d $ 2 0 9 9 5

Bill Brown Ford I( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 -0 Q 3 0

FORD 2002 R a n g e r S u p e rc a b s 7 t o c h o o s e a ll n ic e c o lo r s a u t o s f r o m $ 1 1 9 9 5

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 -0 0 3 0 {

FORD 2002 R a n g e r w h ite j4 5 K $ 7 9 9 5 j

H o m e o f th e G u a ra n te e d ' C r e d i t A p p ro v a l - RALPH THAYER

Volkswagen»Mazda*Hyundal Livonia (734) 425 5400

Ask for Jeff PierceFORD 2003 F t 5 0 S /c a b R a re s id e a u to $ 1 6 99 5

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 -0 0 3 0

FORD 2004 F 1 5 0 R e g u la r C a b n e w b o d y s ty le 5 4 L V 8 $ 1 7 4 9 5

Bill Brown Ford( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 2 -0 0 3 0

FORD F 150 1997 s u p e r c a b lo a d e d lo n g b e d 1 3 7 0 0 0 m i le s $ 6 5 0 0 C a ll ( 2 4 8 ) 4 7 4 8 6 0 7

FORD F150 1996 6 c y lin d e r 5 s p e e d m a n u a l a /c p s /p b p o w e r w m d o w s / lo c k s c a p $ 4 5 0 0 /b e s t ( 7 3 4 ) 5 2 5 6 8 7 7

FORD F150 1995 4 X 4e x te n d e d c a b 1 7 2 K m ile s ru n s g r e a t $ 3 e 0 Q Call

7 3 4 3 3 8 2 0 6 7

FORD F 150 LARIAT 1997 $ 8 2 0 0

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GMC 1997 Sonom a Extended cab p ickup red $6 995

Hom e o f the Guaranteed C red it Approva l RALPH THAYER

Volkswagen*Mazda*Hyundai Livonia (734) 425 5400

Ask for Jeff PierceGMC 2003 SLE extended cab 4 doo r 5300 V 8 13k m iles non sm oke r $18 900

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G M C J IM M Y 19994 Dr a ir Au to p! cru ise CD anti lo ck brakes pw ps am fm stereo leather SLT b lack ext heated seats c lim ate con tro l com pass/ tem p A B S exc cond

$8 750313 600 6464 Novi M l

Mini-Vans

AEROSTAR 1993 fa ir ccnd i tion $1000 o r best o ffe r

734 425 3419

CARAVAN 1995 burgundy/ gray 3 row s V 6 ve ry good cond c lean in /ou t 125K M ust see l $1950 SO LD

CHRYSLER 2001 Town & Country L X 4 d r da rk blue 1 owner n ice ca r ' $10 950

JO H N ROGIN BU ICK 734 525 0900

CHRYSLER 2002 Town & Country L im ited a ll factory options $15 995

F o x H i l t s Chrysler-Jeep

(734) 455 8740

DODGE 2001 Grand Caravan Sp o rt lo t o f e x tras on ly $7 495

F o x H i l l sChrysler-Jeep

(734) 455 8740

DODGE CARAVAN 1993 7passengers 6 cy l Red V 6 109k m ile s g rea t cond S1950 (248) 60 8 0831

DODGE CARAVAN SE 1998 79K m iles ve ry clean $5200 734 762 7553

OODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT 2003 A ir Au to pi cru ise CO anti lo ck brakes pw fu ll se rv ice h is to ry ps am fm stereo 22K m iles 1 owner 7year extended war ranty fre e o il changes m eta llic b lue c lean pwr doo r and lift gate M ust see $16 950 248 473 0337

FORD 1998 W m dstar great cond ready fo r ca m p n g Only $4 995

Hom e o f the Guaranteed C red it Approva l RALPH THAYER

Volkswagen*Mazda*Hyundai Livonia (734) 425 5400

Ask for Jeff PierceFORD 1999 W m d sta r LX clean won t last $3 888

F o x H i l l s Chrysler-Jeep

(734) 455 8740

FORD 2002 W m dsta r silver low m iles n ice ' $14 995

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030FORD WINOSTAR 1999

Fu lly loaded like new $4300 TYME (734)455 5566

FORD WINDSTAR 2003 SELauto a ir CD pow er locks/w m dow s leather seats S16 500/best 734 525 6877

GMC SAFAR11994 211 000m iles rep laced trans good tire s good brakes Runs g ood 1 $ l7 0Q /be s t Ca li

734 776 4775

GMC SAFARI XT 1990 135 000 m ile s AW D good cond ' $ 1800 o r best offer Call M ark (734) 266 5382

HONDA 1999 O d y sse y EX extra clean great buy $9 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 3531300HONDA 2000 O d y sse y EX Honda Certified 48K loaded extra clean $15 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300HONDA 2003 O d y sse y EX Honda Certified low m iles 2 available $19 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1308HONDA ODYSSEY 2000 Loaded! N av igation leather 105 000 m ile s $12 600 or best offer (313) 304 4645

MERCURY 1996 V illage r 47K red 7 p a ssen g e r sha rp

55 90PEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY

MAZDA YPSiLANTI 888 585 0112 734 482 7133PLYMOUTH 1999 Grand Voyage r S E 5 3 K loaded56 488

F o x H i l l sChrysler Jeep

(734) 455 8740

PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER1998 Loaded 78K extended warranty Exec cond original owner $5 850 (248) 855 2349

PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1999 1owner great cond p/s p/b rear de frost a ir 2 s lid e doors eassette & cd $5 899/best 248 840 9223 586 46 6 6878

PONTIAC 200d M ontana blue leather LW B on ly $6 995 B o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500SATURN 2005 Relay 3 auto show ca r 100 m iles ieather Entertainm ent center $28 995S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToll Free 866 798 7124

1992 2000 HANDICAP VANS WANTED Call Dale anyday

(517)230 8865CHEVY 2005 1500 Cargo Vah au to save th ousands over new on ly $16 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 M ile

248 353 1300CHEVY EXPRESS 1999 Conversion oaded front/rear air/heat & TV Exc cond 43K m iles L ivon ia (734) 462-4236

FORD 2000 E350 Cube Van28K never used

co m m e rca lly $13500 TYME (734) 455 5566

FORD 2004 E 150 Cargo Van auto V 8 26K $15 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300

1991 A r Auto pi c ru s e pw ps am fm stereo Rear seat converts to bed Runs needs som e w ork $1400/best

734 981 0764

CHEVY 1997 S ilverado F lareside 4x4 loaded $8 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

DODGE 2003 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Hem i quad cab $21 888

F o x H i l l s Chrysler-Jeep

(734) 455 8740

F 3501999 4x4 low milesdually 9 foot Fisher snow p low $1 8 500 248 347 6089

FORD 2002 F150 S/Cab FX4 4x4 w hite $19 295

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030

FORD 2002 Ranger Super Cab 4x4 red & ready Low m iles $12 995

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030

FORD 2003 F 150 S Cab FX4 4x4 5 4 au o m ust see $19 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300FORD 2004 F250 Crew Cab D e se l 4x4 XLT 19K ba ck $33 995

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522 0030

G M C 1996 S e r ra Extended cab 4x4 b ue onlv $6 995B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500GMC 1999 J im m y 4x4 black 63K on ly $7 495B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500G M C 2001 S e r ra Dually Crew Cab 4x4 red 30K sharp leather $23 995B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500GMC 2002 Sonom a Crew Cab 4x4 28 K b lack $14 995 B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500JEEP 2002 Liberty Sport47 000 m les new tires b la ck E xc cond $11 500 248 788 3421 248 910 5147

MAZDA 2001 64000 Extended 4x4 SE 4 0L pw/pl alloys CD 54K $12 995S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToil Free 866 798 7124

Sports Utility

BUICK 2002 Rendezvous CX FW D G M C e rt ife d 28K $13 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mfle

248 353 1300BUICK 2003 Rendezvous CX loaded 1 ow ner capuccino $8 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

CHEVY 1997 TAHOE LS Very clean 4x4 CD tow package 9 1 K pw /p l/cru ise good con d ition $8200 734 462 2446

CHEVY 2000 Blazer LT 4x4 b righ t red feather loaded 55 000 m iles sharp $10 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 52 5 0900

CHEVY 2002 Suburban Z71 LT low m ile s dark green m oon leather $27 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 52 5 0900

CHEVY 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT su n ro o f leather 4X4 loaded ju s t 11 000 m iles EZ F nance $29 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

CHEVY BLAZER 1995 4W D 4D oor G reat shape runs great New tire s W e ll m an taned $3 600/best 734 326 0302

CHEVY BLAZER L S 1998M aroon 4x4 cd/tape new tire s pw /p l/cru ise very clean orig ow ner $4500

(734) 634 0948

DODGE 2001 Durango SLT 4x4 blue on ly $11 995 B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2560FORD 1997 EXPLORER

A u to V 6 pow er w indow s CD very good cond black 159k $4200 SOLD

FORD 2000 Exped tion Edd e Bauer 4x4 loaded m nt cond low m iles $16 995 or best offer (313) 300 1220

FORD 2001 Exp lo rer Sport Trac 4x4 X LT white n ce ' $12 995Bill Brown Ford

(734) 522-0030

FORD 2003 Expedition Eddie Bauer roof power 3rd seat leather $26 495Bill Brown Ford

(734) 522-0030

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FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002 spot iess cond V 6 loaded new t res Ford warranty 41K hwy m i $14 990 734 578 4335

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2003 tanFWD exc cond 40 000 m iles fu lly equipped below buebook around $11 000 Sold

FORD ESCAPE 20014X4 sun roof fu ll power

$9500 734 306 0356

FORD ESCAPE 20014X4 sun roof fu ll power

$9500 734 306 0356FO RD EXPEDITION 1997 Eddie Bauer 5 4 I tre v 8 awd/4wd 180k m i es $7200

(248) 330 4969

FORO EXPLORER 2000 SportLike new $6500

TYME (734) 455 5566GN1C 1999 Yukon LT 4x4 leather sharp $10 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

GMC 2000 J im m y 4 dr SLE 4x4 low m iles $9 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1308HONDA 1998 CR V LX 4 drauto $8 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300HONDA 2900 CR V auto $9 988 Green Tag Sale

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1380I8UZU 2002 Axiom X S 4x4 leather loaded 1 ow ner low m les EZ F nance $15 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

K1A 2004 So en toE X al wheel drive loaded 15K $17 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300MERCURY 2001 Mountaineer AWD 47K leather $12 900

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY

MAZDA YPSILANTI 888 585 0112 734 482 7133TRIBUTE 2003 ES 12K 1ow ner m oon leather CD $17 900

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY

MAZDA YPSiLANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133VUE 2002 white V 6 AWD a llo y w hee ls CD pw/pl c ru s e $ 1 3 9 9 5S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToll Free 866 798 7124

YUKON 2001 4x4 gray 38 000 m iles loaded $19 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

YUKON 2003 XL leather sunroof 3rd row pow er ped als 4wd more 58k m iles $24 400 248 652 1392

Sports t Imported Cot

BM W 2002 530* auto leather m oon foof heated seats pre m um package exec cond $27 500 734 455 5249

BMW" M3 Convertible 200217K b lack light gray nterior SM G 19 w hee ls loaded Dlnan Perfo rm ance Ch ip & Exhaust G arage sto red $47 000 (248) 761 4244

BMW 1996 Z 3 ROADSTER1 9 Silver/B lue M eta llic B lack leather 5 spd 61 k m le s Supe r beaut fu l $13 950 248 347 7794 Northville

BM W 318 I 1997 5 speed” 4 door $8900 313 999 8695

CORVETTE1997 Coupe white 42K auto 1 owner $21 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

JA G U A R X J 6 So ve re ig n1990 exce llen t cond new tires new brakes recent tune up runs greats looks good $2950/Best (248) 561 6979

MERCEDES BENZ 1991 560SE L New tires brakes last year of the long bodies t tan um $12 000 (734)522 7431

MERCEDES BENZ 2005C230 Sports Sedan opal sun roo f 6 cd 5 speed auto heated leather 2000 m le s $29 000 Troy 248 625 8936

MERCEDES S 420 1994 $11 000 313 999 8695

SAAB 200493 4 door s ilver sunroof spo ler fu lly loaded 16K m iles good c o n d to n $25 000 248 926 5126

SAAB 9 3 2003 Convertibleauto 30K like new Priced to sel at $22 500

(248) 249 9364

Antique/Classic Collector Cars ©CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1975W hite convert ble V8 exc cond $7500 248 545 1391

DODGE RAMCHARGER 1984Show truck $11 500

(734) 464 3802

ELDORADO S 1983 2 south ern ca rs needs repa ir $21G0/best (248) 426 9812

FORO F100 1956Project tru ck & parts $3000 J m a t 248 476 7914

FORD G A LA X Y 1965 390b lack/b lack 69K m les $3900 (248) 347 6089

NISSAN 300ZX 1989 15 d s ccd changer c ru ise new brakes & clu tch t tops black in & out 1 owner $4500/best 248 356 5195 313 861 5229

PANTERA & PANTERA GTS WANTED In good cond Cash waiting 248 672 6663

ACURA 1997 2 d r 3 0 C Lleather m oon auto loaded $8 950

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

ACURA 2002 3 2 C L Type S auto a beauty $17 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300LEGEND 1993

$4500313 999 8695

CENTURY 20053 to Choose

Almost 1/2 OFF OFF New!Was $23 030 Now $12 995B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453 2500LASABRE 1995

Deep Red 74K m ie s new water pump Very good cond

$4295 (734) 422 7740

LESABRE 1979 2 dr 30K$15D0 (313) 937 8057

LESABRE 2004 G M C ertifed 27K on y $14 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300/ -----------

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1-8i-S7i-SELLjPARK AVENUE 1996 loaded leather on ly 70K burgundy $5 495B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500PARK AVENUE 1998 black leather one owner $6 995B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500PARK AVENUE 1999 U ltra m oon ch rom es 1 ow ne must see low m le s $10 950

JOHN ROG N BUICK 734 525 0900

PARK AVENUE 2000 loaded luxury th is s a m ust see $12 988

Tamaroff Bu ick U sed Ca rs Telegraph South of 12 M ile

248 353 1300

PARK AVENUE 2002 m oon chrom es 1 owner $16 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

PARK AVENUE 2005 leather save thousands over new GM Cerif ied $24 995

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300REGAL 1988 103 000 m iles runs good m any new parts $950 o r best offer Call (248) 880 8750

RENDEZVOUS 2003 loaded w/equipped 33K 2 tone gray $ 1 399 5B o b J e a n n o t te P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500Cadillac @

CATERA 1998Leather pow er m oonroof

m maculate cheap TYME (734)455 5566

0 ELEG AN CE 1998 B la ck leather in terior fu lly loaded 60K sun roof exec cond $ 1 0 0 0 0 (313) 350 1719

DEVILLE ELEGANT 1998 Fully equpped m ust see & d rv e $95QQ/Best 734 422 5277

SEDAN 1996 DeVille Northstar V 8 76K extra sharp $6 995

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN M ER C U R Y

M AZDA YPSILANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133SEDAN DeVILLE 1905Cherry Red C loth top A lways garaged Exce llent cond ition $6000 734 455 6879

SEVILLE 1997 S L S Beige exc cond 50k loaded pow er m oonroof 12 cd changer $9 500 (248) 357 2235

Chevrolet

CASHDealer w il se ll on

cosignm ent o r pay cash fo r your used car

T Y M E S A L E S 734-455-5566

CAVALIER 2002 Coupe black autc a ir CD cru ise $6 995S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToll Free 866 798 7124

CAVALIER CONV 1994 Exccond no rust North Carolina car loaded 76k $3000

734 377 4949

CAVALIER 1998Excellent cond tion $2995

734 306 0356

CORVETTE 1987 $8800

313 999 8695

IMPALA 2001 LS auto a r pw/pl Onstar 51K $9 995S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToll Free 866 798 7124

MALIBU 1998 great starter car on y $3 999

Home of the Guaranteed Credit Approval RALPH THAYER

Volkswagen*Mazda*Hyundai Livonia (734) 425 5400

Ask for Jeff Pierce

MALIBU 2001 pw/pl cruse auto a ir $5 995S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToll Free (866) 798 7124

MALIBU 2002 28K $1800 below b lack book on ly $99 down TY M E (734) 455 5566

MONTE CARLO 2002 SS Dale Earnhart Ed to n 4000 m le s LoadedB o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500MONTE CARLO 2003 SS Full pow er leather seats 21 mpg sun roo f tin ted g la ss 36K mi $15 90 0 248 762 8817

MONTE CARLO 2003 S S Jeff Gordon Ed one o f 2424 made B o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500MONTE CARLO 2003 S S Jeff Gordon Ed ition loaded 2000 m iles 'B o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500MONTE CARLO 2003 SS Pace Car Lim ited Edition blueB o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500Chrysier-Plymouth

CIRRUS 2000 LX i 4 dr auto hurry $6 908

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248 353 1300CIRUS 1996 C lean 128K m le s dependab le am /fm $1000 /best Ca ll after 6pm 313 565 3996 (313) 402 6499

CONCORD 1995 Exc "cond” clean 103K m ile s a s k n g $3000 734 416 9689

CONCORDE 2Q00 LXI leather low m les $6 995

F o x H i l l s Chrysler-Jeep

(734) 455 8740

CONCORDE 2002 LX fu ll pow er a um m um w hee s

F o x H i l l sChrysler Jeep

(734) 455 8740

PA C IF iG A 2 0 0 4 darti blue" 17K loaded oaded $18 999

F o x H i l l s Chrysler Jeep

(734) 455 8740

PT C R U ISER 2001leather power m oonroof ve ry low m iles $8999 TY M E (734) 455 5566

PT C R U ISER 2001 Bronze 5 speed a ir pow er w indows ocks am fm casse:te CD $5975 248 388 5411

PT C R U IS ER 2 0 0 4 T o u rng Ed t o n on ly 6 000 m le s ! Loaded $13 995S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToll Free 866 798 7124

SEBR IN G 1998 C o rv e t id e J X baJ< beauty 1 owner loaded loaded sha rp ' $7 950

JO HN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

SEBRING 2001 LX 4 cy linder auto gas save r $6 995

F o x H i l l s Chrysler Jeep

(734) 455 8740

SEBR IN G 20 0 2 Convertib le LX 6 0 K one ow ner burgundy $11 995B o b J e a n n o t t e P o n t ia c

(734) 453-2500SEBRING 2002 GTC convert ib le s ilv e r b la ck top CD power o n iy 2 0 K w inter stored $14 900 734 516 4950

SEBRING 2003 L X 15K 4 cy linde r gas save r $10 999

F o x H i l l s Chrysler Jeep

(734) 455 8740

SEBR IN G 2004 Convertib le top o f the lin e 70 m le s $19 999

F o x H i l l sChrysler-Jeep

(734) 455 8740

SEBR IN G JX I CO NVERTIBLE 1990

Recent t ire s brakesLO AD ED G reat c o n d ito n ' 82 K m les garage kept $5000 /best offer 734 776 5081

INTREPID 2001 a ll op ton s TY M E S D IRECT PRICE $4850 (734) 455 5566

NEON SXT2002 L ike new Inte rior 24K m iles b lack 5 speed New tires execellent condi tion $5500 248 437 9152

STRATUS 1996 E S 4 dr auto low m les $3 988

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248 353 1300

TALON 1996$3200

734 306 0356

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$3695 734 306 0356

CROWN VICTORIA 1997 LXS iv e r V8 fu lly loaded leather pow er seats exc cond 72k $52G0/best (734) 451 7814

CROWN VICTORIA 2000Perfo rm ance Ed it on s ilve w /leather 26K $11 500

SESI LINCOLN MERCURY MAZDA YPSILANTI

888 565 0112 734 482 7133ESCORT 2000 ZX2 ow m iles auto 36K $6 495Bill Brown Ford

(734) 522 0030ESCORT 1999Auto a r moon roof 6 d is c cd pd/pw runs great $3800 /test

(734) 414 0682

ESCORT ZX2 1999 Ful pow e r sun roo f exce llen t cond $4495 734 306 0356

FOCUS 2000 ^ E a u t 0 fuT pow er 57K $5 495

F o x H i l l s Chrysler Jeep

(734) 455 8740

FOCUS 2000 3E s ilver auto CD a llo y s pw/pl cru ise $6 995S a tu rn o f P ly m o u thToll Free 866 798 7124

FOCUS 2001 2 d r ZX3 black beauty on ly $6 995

F o x H i l l s Chrysler-Jeep

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FOCUS 2002 auto ai stereo very low m iles

$99 down $118/m o TYME (734) 455 5566

FOCUS 2002 LX 4 d r 8K 1 ow ner auto a r $10 500

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY

MAZDA YPSILANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133FOCUS 2002 Se cha rcoa gray 16K $9 495

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522 0030

FOCUS 2004 ZTS 3 tochoose from $11 995

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030

FOCUS SVT 2002 LOADED M nt cond new tires low m ile s tin ted w n d o w s $10 700 (2 48 )3 49 8570

FOCUS 2000 ZX3 48k m iles Auto A ir CD player Excellent cond ition $5500/best offer 248 529 6095

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M U ST AN G 2002 GT b a c k ow m ie s loaded $14 995

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MUSTANG 2003 1 owner spo ile r auto $11 900

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MAZDA YPSILANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133MUSTANG 2004 LXC onve rtib le low m lesCertified $18 495Bill Brown Ford

(734) 522-0030MUSTANG BULLITT 2001

2 Dr CD 1 owner leather L im ited Edition Bullitt M int c o n d to n O n y 7 800 m iles A sk fo r Barry $18 000

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TAU R U S 2002 SE S m oon s i ve r low m i es $9 995

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TAURUS 2002 SES Green gray do th sunroof V 6 a ir CD Pwr driver seat w indows33 K $8995 248 879 1401

TAURUS 2003 loaded T Y M E s D RECT PRICE $7950 (734) 455 5566

TAURUS 2003 W agon nice ca r low m ie s $11 995

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TAURUS 2005 25 to choose n ice c c o s from $13 495

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T A U R U S SHO 1996 V 8 Leather m oon roo f 130k $3 500/best offer

734 306 4747

TAURUS STATION WAGON1998 exce llen t cond low m ileage a I power $3995

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TAURUS WAGON 1999Loaded runs good $2900/Best SOLD

TAURUS S 2002 6 to choose all co lc rs from $10 495

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030THUNDERBIRD 2002

tu rq u o s e 13 000 m iles $28 000 (248) 349 6965

PRIZM 1997 LS i fu ll power on ly 55 000 m iles 1 owner new car trade Sharp $6 950

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

Honda @ACCORD 1992 Non sm oker 103k miles Runs excellent good condition $2990

734 377 6597

ACCORD 1998 LX 4 d 5 speed on ly $6 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300ACCORD 2002 LX 1 owner n e e ca fu l powe $11 950

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

ACCORD 2003 EX 4 dr eather cert fe d $18 988 Tamaroff Buick Used Cars

Telegraph South of 12 Mile 248 353 1300

ACCORD 2005 2 door like new on ly 1600 m iles $22 995

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Volkswagen*Mazda*Hyundal Livonia (734) 425 5400

Ask for Jeff PierceCIVIC 1996 LX 4 dr auto gas save r $3 988

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248 353 1300CIVIC 2003 like new 30K Super M PG $13 595

Home of the Guaranteed Credit Approval RALPH THAYER

Volkswagen»Mazda»Hyundai Livonia (734) 425 5400

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Honda

CIVIC 2003 L X 2 d r 5 630m iles Honda Cert fled on ly $12 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300INSIGHT 2003 Hybrid auto high M PG rare $12 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars Telegraph South of 12 Mile

248 353 1300PRELUDE 1997 vtech dohe b lack c lean exc cond upgraded stereo one owner $7300 248 355 5353

PRELUDE 1998 b lack auto ve ry ow m le s $10 988

Tamaroff Buick Used Cars48 353 1300

XJ8 1999 61 000 m iles Jaguar warranty B lack 8 tan exc cond $14 900 (248) 231 2121

CHEROKEE 2000 S p o rt 53K 1 owner $9 995

F o x H i l l s Chrysler Jeep

(734) 45 5 8740

GRAND CHEROKEE 2004Laredo loaded great buy $17 995

F o x H i l l sChrysler Jeep

(734) 45 5 8740

GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 1997 4x4 re d w /b la c k eather loaded cd 1 ow ne r exc cond $5100 (248) 601 5116

GRAND CHEROKEES 2000 2004 18 to choose Priced from $11 888

F o x H i l l s Chrysler Jeep

(734) 45 5 8740

WRANGLER 2001 S p o rt 6 cy l nder 2 tops auto a r alu mm um wheels $13 888

F o x H i l l s Chrysler-Jeep

(734) 45 5 8740

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power Exce llent cond $4295 734 306 0356

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CONTINENTAL 1999 58km gold 1 owne ke new loaded sun roo f m ust se $10 500 best 248 644 7532

CO NTINENTAL 2 0 0 2 vory CD heated seats $17 900

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY

MAZDA YPSILANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133LS 2003 1 ow ner moon 6 d is c ch ro m es ex tra n ee $22 900

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888 565 0112 734 482 7133TOWN CAR 1997 Signature leather cloth top $5 950

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY

MAZDA YPSILANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133TOWN CAR 2002/ Signature Series 3 1 K m o o i/ S I ^ O O

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TOWN CAR 20034 doo a r alarm auto pi cru ise CD anti lo ck brakes pw p s am fm stereo leather B lack w ith b lack eather mteri o r exce lent cond tion 34 000 m iles M ust se ll $20 900

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MAZDA 2004 3 14K 1 owner auto a ir pow er $14 500

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURY

MAZDA YPSILANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133MAZDA 2004 RX 8 red 8K 1 ow ner $24 500

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MAZDA YPSiLANTI 888 565 0112 734 482 7133MAZDA 2004 3 HB 2 3 auto 1 owner loaded $15 900

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RESULTSI PdMAZDA TRIBUTE 2001 Choice of 2 4W D V6 autom atic pow er Starting at $11 995

Hom e of the Guaranteed C edit Approval RALPH THAYER

Volkswagen»Mazda»Hyundai Livonia (734) 425 5400

Ask for Jeff PiercePROTEGE 2001 LX Loaded 86K m ile s ooks & runs great $4700 (248) 553 0732 ________ Of (586) 634 4467

RX8 2004 hot c a r ' Red m anua l tra n s power roo f leather like new on ly 120( m iles NOW $25 997

Hom e of the Guaranteed Cred it Approval RALPH THAYER

Vo!kswagen*Mazda*Hyundd Livonia (734) 425 540IT

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GRAND MARQUIS 1997 ($K loaded $4 995 f

OPEN SATURDAY 9 3 SESI LINCOLN MERCURf

MAZDA YPSILANTI 886 565 0112 734 482 7I33

GRAN D M ARQUIS 2001Leather 25K beige $14100

248 442 2048

GRAND M ARQUIS 2003 *28K 1 owne loaded $13 90C

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M AZD A YPSILAN1 888 565 0112 734 48 ?7 133

GRAND M ARQUIS 2Q04LS 1o vn e loaded S16 90C

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GRAND MARQUIS L ' 1998 Beige m e ta lic leath r CD 48 000 m iles 1 ow ne r ret ree s ca sharp $ D 950

JO HN ROG M BUCK 734 525 090C

MARAUDER 2003 b la ck leather low m iles $2*995

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SABLE 2002 LS P lt in um 1 ow ner $9 500 i

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MAZDA YPSIANTI 888 565 0112 734-482 7133SABLE 2002 LS P rem ium eather roof loadel $12 995

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Perception may be important in all segments of the automotive market, but it’s especially crucial in the luxury segment We all know that sheet metal is sheet metal, basically, so what potential buyers think about the brand is an especially vital consid­eration when it comes to vehicles thatare supposed to be worthy o f pnce tags of $50,000 or more Just think about Volkswagen’s gee-whiz new Phaeton, a $90,000 luxury boat with the biggest back seat in history and enough doo-dads to remind one of James Bond’s Austin-Healeys or Bentleys or whatever they were Phaeton isn’t sell­ing well at all, despite all of the above, for one rea­son and one reason only It still bears a VW badge instead of something more exotic and befitting file pncetag - even Audi’Well, Honda arguably has had an even bigger prob­lem with its luxury division, Acura The company has invested nearly two decades’ worth of effort in developing, introducing, nurturing and refining its answer to Toyota’s Lexus division and to all those European marques that created the luxury category in the American marketBut the problem for the thrifty engineers at Honda has always been that, for most of their Acura mod­els, they simply massaged existing Honda vehicles such as the Civic and file Accord and tried to squeeze out new vehicles that somehow would jus­tify twice the pnce That flaw has always been a huge drag on Acura both m the marketplace and m the perceptions of luxury-car buyers Well, with the all-new 2005 RL, Acura has just taken a huge step awa from the brand’s over-identi- fication with Honda vehicles The new RL is a true heavyweight of a luxury vehicle, substantial-look­ing and -feeling both inside and outside and with just enough of the nght touches and amenities that

The handling of the -system Acura calls,

it produces a great amount of unexpected delight that per­haps no other Acura ever hasRL is completely redesigned inside and out for 2005 The elegant extenor gives Acura its most substantial-looking sedan ever And the sharply designed intenor displays both the spaciousness and sumptousness to make you think for a moment that maybe you’re in a European sedan With out­put o f300 horsepower, RL’s V6 is much punchier than m previous versions and rivals even the V8 that propels many Lexus models Handling is superb behind a new all-wheel-dnve system that Acura calls “Super Handling”Beyond the basics, I also want to share my joy with two tiny but telling features that really impressed me about the 2005 RL The first was that part of the “night light” system of the vehicle are soft bluish-purple lights that shine down, beneath the dash board, on the ibg compartments of the driver's and front passenger’s seats I’d never seen that m another car, and it impressed me as both showy and practical Sort qf like the soft map lights that you get shining down over the center console on some vehicles that are stationary, this luminescence gives you just enough to sneak a peak at those Mapquest directions, or\a business card, or to make sure you’ve got enough clash in your wallet before you take offThe other feature that thrilled me also made me chuckle at myself The RL is one of those luxury vehicles that doesn’t have an actual key to ignite it but has a representation of a handle of a key that is a permanent part of the ignition switch, you turn it

Acura RL Is superb behind a new all-wheel-drive "Super Handling”.

clockwise and toward the instrument panel to start the car, and reverse it to shut off the car But it only works if it’s within a foot or two of they key fob that you carry around to unlock the car and give elec­tronic permission to the key-like feature to work This can be a bit unnerving to people who aren’t used to it, and even annoying to people who are I consider myself somewhere between those extremes m my regard for this device But here’s where it gets interesting No doubt to prevent this innovation from alienating a lot of cus­tomers and downright ticking off a good many of them, Ac^ira designed a way for absentmmded drivers to protect themselves from applying their absentmmdedness in at least one way If you leave your key fob m a jacket pocket, say, and for some reason - like I did - decide to put your jacket m the trunk, RL absolutely won’t let you close the trunk door without first taking the key fob out of the trunkForgetfully, I “tried” to do that on one occasion and ended up looking like the fool m some sort of slap­stick comedy The more I tried to slam shut that trunk and figure out why it wouldn’t latch closed, the more frustrated I was that it - thankfully - wouldn’t cooperateSo m addition to all its other attributes, Acura’s new RL is idiot-proof

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AURORA 1998 B u r g u n d y c o lo r le a th e r s u n r o o f v e ry c le a n e x c e l le n t c o n d 9 0 k m ile s $ 5 0 0 0 2 4 8 3 8 0 5 4 4 5

INTRIGUE 1999 GLS w ith 1 4 0 0 0 0 m i le s n e w e r e n g in e G re a t c o n d i t io n $ 6 9 7 5 o r b e s t o f fe r 2 4 8 4 7 6 6 0 2 0

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248 353 1300BONNEVILLE 2000 S S e i on e o w n e r le a th e r p o w e r m o o n o n ly $ 1 1 9 9 5Bob Jeanno tte Pon tia c

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VIBE 2003 G T S p o r t 5 s p e e d e c o n o n y a n d fu n $ 1 2 9 8 8

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248 353 1300VIBE 2003 g o o d m ile s o n ly $ 1 2 9 9 5

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Volkswagen*Maztfa«Hyundai Livonia (734) 425 5400

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Index■ M u s i c ........................................ 0 4Art Van Damme jazz accordionist who has played with the legends is celebrating his 85th birthday

■ T h e a te r ...................................... 0 5Meadowbrook Theatre presents A n d W en th e y ca m e fo r m e R em em b erin g W e world o f A n n e Frank

■ C o v e r s t o r y .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 6is it a toy or art? C Pop Gallery is present mg Vinyl Klash II an exhibit of dunnies

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Event recreates 1940s jam sessions at the Philharmonic

Above Don Mayberry plays bass at a recent concert in tribute to the late saxophonist Larry Nozero at Clarenceville H igh School At le ft, Ron Kischuk w ill p lay trombone at a concert recreating the Ja z z a t the Philharmonic series begun in 1944 in Los Angeles by Norman Granz

I ts called music’s truest form of expression

It s also called America s only true form of music

Improvisational jazz is group jam sessions where theies no leader and no written music Each musi cian plays off each other and the music is composed spontaneously live on the stage

Back by last year’s popu larity of a near sell-out event the Michigan Jazz Festival hosts Jazz at the Phil Revisited II on Sunday, April 3, at Schoolcraft College’s VisThTech Center The eventTaises money for the Michigan Jazz Festival, a free event

Jazz fans will under­stand the name of the event, said Michigan Jazz Festival spokeswoman Midge Ellis “I t’s honoring the first on-stage improv event ”

Ellis is referring to the

tradition established by Norm an Granz in 1944 He presented an nnprovjazz session on the concert stage - for the first time ever Some of the musi­cians never played together before

As in this event, many of the musicians have never performed together bu t will for the first tim e that evening At the end of the event, they will all gather on stage for a grand finale jam

There’s no parameters m improv, Michigan Jazz Festival President and trum pet player John Trudell said I t comes from the soul ”

Bringing m newer jazz musicians as well as the older ones is the best way to keep the music alive, Trudell said He will also perform th a t afternoon

We want to give new musicians the opportunity to play,” Trudell said

‘W hen we were trying to choose fund-raiser ideas we thought the idea for Jazz a t the Phil Revisited would excite jazz fans We held it last year, and it was really successful, some great music was made that day”

Bass, drums, vibes, gui­tar, saxophone, trombone, multiple pianos, numerous bass guitarists and horn players will all perform including Terry Lower, Cliff Monear. Tadd Weed, Dan Kolton, Don Mayberry, Dan Phskow, Tom Brown, Bob Harsens, Bert Mynck, Rob Pipho, A1 Ayoub, Gayle Benson, Robert Lowe, Gene Parker, Steve Wood, Paul Vomhage, Jimmie Cook, Don Swindell, John Trudell, Dave Jensen, Ron Kischuk and Chuck Moss on trombonelm in i( i> o e h o m e c o m m n e t

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Host Michigan Jazz festival When 3 p m (Sunday, April 3 Where Schoolcraft College s VisTaTech Center 18600 Haggerty Road Ltvoma Admission $15 Performing Terry Lower,Cliff Monear and Tadd Weed on piano, Dan Kolton Don Mayberry, Dan Phskow on bass Tom Brown Bob Harsens and Bert Myrickon drums Rob Pipho, vibes Al Ayoub, Gayle Benson, Robert Lowe on guitar Gene Parker Steve Wood and Paul Vomhage saxophone Jimmie Cook Don Swindell and John Trudell trumpet Dave Jensen Ron Kischuk and Chuck Moss on trombone For more information (248) 474 2720 or (734)459-2454

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He’s played with Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Pass and others He’s performed his jazz and swing and recorded in Europe 39 times and is cele­brating his 85th birthday playing his accordion on Sunday, April 10

Everyone is invited to hear his jazz band perform

“At my 75th birthday party accordion players from all over the country came to play and I said I was retiring,” Van Damme, who lives in Roseville, California said “And I did for a few years But then I got the bug again I perform about six concerts a year That, with golf keeps me going”

Art Van Damme and his Qum tent will perform a t the Clawson-Troy Elk’s Club No 2169 on Big Beaver Road in Troy Local jazz musicians Julien Labro and David Bennett of the Detroit Swmgtet will also per­form

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Later this year the energetic Van Damme plays a jazz festival in Italy A few months later he’ll

< 3Art Van Damme will perform Sunday at the Windsor Jazz Festival

hit Switzerland for a music clinic and on another trip will perform a t a festival in Russia

Van DammO, originally of Michigan, Said, he’s lucky that he’s consistently found great m apcianstovpla^^ith world­wide throughout his lifetime He’s known well for his swing music He’s had the same Quintet now for 15 years and when he records or performs m Europe he has musicians on hand there too

His career spans back to the 1940s including a strong run with NBC Radio Chicago

‘ That’s how I had the opportu­nity to play with Dizzy,” Van Damme said W e became friends over the years and played a t some of the same places ”

H e’s had contracts with Capital Records, Columbia Records and MPS Records of Germany H es recorded 42 albums and was nam ed top jazz accordionist in B illb o a rd , P la y b o y and D o w n b e a t magazines Van

Damme has performed on T he T o n ig h t S h o w w i th J o h n n y C arson , T he T o d a y S h o w , T he M i k e D o u g la s S h o w , and m Disneyworld, Las Vegas, Australia and more

Will he announce his retire­m ent again a t his 85th birthday?

He doesn’t plan to, bu t if he does, don’t ’ believe it

“This is w hat I do and I love it,’ Van Damme said

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I f you re willing to share your hairy adventures you could win tickets to the Tony Award-winning musical version of John Waters’ movie comedy H a ir s p r a y

H a ir s p r a y will play a t the Masonic Temple m Detroit April 26 to May 15

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I t’s difficult to describe a performance o i A n d th e n th e y ca m e f o r m e R e m e m b e r in g th e w o r ld o f A n n e F r a n k , actor Dennis N orth said

“O f course entertaining is no t the appropriate word,’ North said “Powerful, im portant and necessary are words to describe it

The dram atic performance th a t tells the stones o f Anne Frank and Eva Schloss and their friend Ed is being held at the Meadow Brook Theatre through April 9

North, who plays the roles o f Pappy and also a youth follower of Hitler, said his part in R e m e m b e r in g is a constant reminder th a t every survivor has a story to tell

“We were so fortunate to be able to talk to Eva Schloss her mission as with many survivors is to make sure the sto­ries are told,” North said “We hope our perform ance helps honor her mission ”

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Its called a dunny bu t w hat is it’ An unbreakable plastic toy’ A

1 work of fine art’ Or just collectible chatchkis’

Even its creator New York artist Tristan Eaton won t say one way or another opting to let his dunnies be what they are to those who buy and collect them

It changes from person to person Some people see them as toys and are toy collectors Some people love

art and have these asU N D E R G R O U N D A R T

What Vinyl Kiash It an exhibition of toy inspired work by more than 50 underground artists curat ed by former Detroiter Tristan EatonWhen Opening reception 6 10 pm Saturday April 2 show continues through May 21 regular gallery hours are noon to7 pm Tuesday Thursday noon to 8 pm Friday Saturday and 15pm Sunday Where CPOP Gallery 4160 Woodward Avenue Detroit Admission: Free for infor mation call (313) 833 9901 or visit wwwcpopcom

sculptures, said Eaton who lived m Plymouth and Detroit before head ing to M anhattan to pursue life as a young working artist

This weekend, Eaton 26 returns home to introduce the world of design­er toys — which is what a dunny is — to metro Detroit

Vinyl Kiash II an exhibit of dunnies and other work inspired by toy cul ture opens Saturday at the downtown Detroit gallery CPOP and continues through May 21 Eaton curated the show which is slated to travel to San Francisco and then Asia after premieimg m Detroit

A dunny like other designer toj brands is like a three dimensional canvas except its made of plastic The form is presented to a selected artist for painting Then the design is produced in limited edition and sold There s even a dunny by renowned fashion PHOTO COURTESY OF CPOP GALLERY

PLEASE SEE D U N N Y , D 7 Dunnies cost upwards o f $300 and many co llectors trade them on E bay

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Sufism is a refined mysticism, bu t one need not ascribe to the Islamic philosophy to appreciate its music

“It’s like a treatm ent for the soul I t’s not about understand­ing the words, said Hassan Hakmoun, one of three featured musicians performing in Songs of the Sufi Brotherhood at Rackham Auditonum on the University of Michigan campus m Ann Arbor The show, slated Sunday, April 10, closes the University Musical Society’s

2004-2005 Arab World Music Festival

Sometimes with listening to music bu t not understanding it, your mind and body open up, and the experience is more pow­erful,” added Hakmoun, who grew up m Morocco and per­forms m his native country’s tra ­ditional style

Hakmoun is joined by two other Sufi artists, Rizwan- Muazzam Qawwali of Pakistan and Hamza A1 Dm o f Egypt

Each artist will perform sepa­rately, showcasing the music characteristic o f Sufi m the par­ticular region represented The three artists have never before appeared in th e same show

‘ I think it’s going to be amaz­ingly incredible, and I’m looking forward to it I t’s going to be so powerful,’ said Hakmoun

Sufi music’s force is its healing quality In Morocco, for example, it’s performed along with ritual­istic practices to treat ill patients

The ceremonies are exhaustive, beginning m the late evening and running well into the next afternoon

The musicians perform with shamamstic zeal, as well

W hen I perform I don’t know where I am until I finish the song,” said Hakmoun, whose per­formances include soaring leaps and twirls I surrender myself to the music, le t it guide me, and it’s an incredible journey”

Hakmoun, who has performed with Peter Gabriel and appeared on Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show, plays a three-strmged African bass lute called a sintir, castanets, percussion and acoustic guitar

In contrast, the Qawwali per­formance features two lead singers, five secondary singers, vigorous hand-clapping and a tabla player An ancient, single- skinned frame drum is used by Hamza A1 Dm

The differences are not big The music style is different, and

PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETYHassan Hakmoun plays in the trad ition of Sufi music in Morocco

the analogies are different,” Hakm oun said, adding that region more than anything dis­tinguishes each musician from the others

Although the musical tradition has its roots in religion, it has emerged as a spiritual form o f art th a t transcends religious beliefs I t also enhances Westerners’

C U L T U R A L T R A D IT IO N

What Songs of the Sufi brotherhood featuring three artists each playing in the tradition of a different nation to close the University Musical Society s 2004-2005 Arab World Music Festival When 4pm Sunday April 10 Where: Rackham Auditorium 915 East Washington University of Michigan cam­pus Ann Arbor Tickets: $20-36, call the University Musical Society at (734)764-2538 or outside the area code at (800) 221-1229 or visit www urns org

understanding of Islam and unites cultures through th e uni­versal appeal of music

“You definitely can see another side of Islam, and another side of Islamic people,” H akm oun said “But to me, its one music, i ts one love and it’s all united ”

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designer Diane Von Furstenberg‘It’s a phenomenon th a ts catching on,

said Eaton I t’s comparable to baseball cards, I guess ’

It all started in Hong Kong m the ’90s Although there are designer toy collectors in Michigan, the trend has yet to boom in the Midwest

There’s never been a show like this in the Midwest ever I t s pretty cool to bring some­thing like this to a totally brand new audience or to people who are into the genre, bu t don t get to see the shows m New York and Los Angeles ”

Vinyl Klash II features work, including original dun- mes, by 58 artists th a t Eaton describes as from “the under­ground worlds of art ”

“These are some of the best toy design­ers, video game industry and graffiti artists out there,” he said I t ’s pretty interesting when you get them all togeth­er and give them the same starting point ”

Each artist was invited to take on one or all of several projects for th e exhibit, including a designer toy,‘standard canvas,

Each a rtis t 's dunny is uniquely painted and then produced in lim ited ed ition fo r co llection

vmyl sticker, or entry for an installation sketch book that explores the paint and toy design process

The opening reception features 10 artists creating pngmal dunmes via paint­ball guns Each piece will be signed and

sold as an original Last bu t not least, Eaton

plans to unveil his latest designer toy figure, Skumbo

While the dunny is faceless, featureless and unisex,Skumbo not only has a face, bu t he’s also recognizable as a member of the male tribe

“He’s coming out this fall He’s a more specific figure He’s an actual character with more features’

Eaton is himself an accom­plished multi-taskmg modem artist, who’s as comfortable doing graffiti art as he is painting on canvas He’s also an illustrator and toy designer with high-pro­file clients like Fisher Price and Hasbro Vinyl Klash II features

some of his works, as well Do you think Eaton might be an artist

with an identity crisis9 ‘ I don’t consider myself more one than

the other I like to be really versatile,” he said “To me, if you’re really being honest with yourself, one style comes through all mediums ”

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CORRESPONDENT

In January this year, when talented Executive Chef Takoshi Yagihashi left Tribute in Farmington Hills to become head toque at Okada, a Japanese restau­rant in the new Las Vegas Wynn Resort, the Wisne family, owners of Tribute m the Epoch Restaurant Group, were not left in a lurch

ChefTakashi suggested his successor and the Wisnes took his advice Don Yamauchi, netv executive chef at Thbute, bnngs a rep­utation for excellence, cook­ing passion and dedication

Combining his back­ground in classically trained French cuisine with flavors of hisJapanese/Filipino hentage, he described his culinary style as ‘ modern French with global influences ”

In late 1987, Illinois native Chef Don graduated from Kendall Culinary College in Evanston, 111 Beginning in 1988 a t the legendary Carlos’ Restaurant in Chicago, featuring high-level cuisine with a decided French twist, Chef Don honed his skills for seven years and attained national recognition in 1992 as one of F ood W in e magazine’s “Top 10 New Chefs in America ” He was also nominated as one o f “Top Five Rising Chefs in America ’ by the esteemed James Beard Foundation

For three and half years, Chef Don

served as executive chef at Gordon in Chicago, where he earned respect as a pio­neer m the contemporary American culi­nary revolution He brought enthusiasm and vision to Patrick & James’ in Glencoe, 111, and following that, became chef and partner at the legendary Le Francais, m Wheeling, 111, outside Chicago

Chef Don, now 38 years old, believes th a t he brings high energy, bold flavors, extraordinary combinations and signa­ture presentations to the nationally acclaimed Tribute restaurant

‘Tribute’s contemporary decor fits my cooking style,” said Chef Don, now a West Bloomfield resident “My signature food blends with Tribute's modern style rather than sticking out There’s a defined theme from decor to food ”

PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER NEW MENUVamila butter poached lobster w ith Chinese b lack bean sauce, peas bacon, and pea foam

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On Tuesday, March 22, Chef Don introduced his new “A Play on Food” menu The degustation

Seven Courses (or Acts as they are called) a t $100 per person are principally new Chef Don’s signature marks each offering

Any course in all three degustation menus, including one vegetarian, are available a la carte

The Play on Food menu is not m eant to be as structured dish to dish as the Perceptions 12-course degustation menu a t $150 per person Perceptions is a pro­gression not only o f flavors and textures

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Chef Don Yamauchi describes the new menu as French with Asianinfluence as opposed to the former menu s Asian with French influence

but of memoriesChoosing courses from

the new Play on Food should be fun where the diner can assume the role of producer For example, as an appetizer, one m ight choose Sashimi of Scallop and Fluke with Micro Mache and Yuzu Vinaigrette and topped w ith salm on roe from Act II Then as a sec­ond appetizer (portions are small), choose either Seared Foie Gras atop French Toasted Raism-Walnut Bread with Bananas and Maple Syrup, garnished with a raspberry in its natu­ral juice that ties together sweet and acidic aspects of the dish

Another choice as an appetizer or first course is Lobster Ravioli, Veal Sweetbread, Wild Mushroom and Garlic- Shallot Confit set off by three sauces lobster cream, a balsamic vinegar reduc tion and red wine veal reduction - a choice from Act I

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Where 31425 W 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills (248)848-9393 Open: Dinner only Tuesday-Saturday 5 30- 9 3 0 p mFood style Modern French with global influences Cost Appetizers $22 mam course $44, cheese plate and desserts $16 Reservations Recommended

menu, you spy Coffee Scented Venison Loin Choose it as a mam course Plate garnishes include creamy potato mash, pan- sauteed farm-raised mush­rooms, an herb Napoleon and a D ir ty Mimosa’EXTRAS

I f a diner chooses, som­melier Ric Jewell will pair

each course of a degustation menu with a glass of wine

He’ll do the same if you order only a few courses His skills and knowledge are excellent and Tribute diners have learned to trust his palate

New pastry chef Kyle Sandtveit wishes th a t more people would come to Tribute for dessert tasting, much as they do for a degustation menu

As Chef Don has brought his signature to Tribute, Chef Kyle is making his mark For dessert, choose his Yogurt Panna Cotta, Caramelized Banana, Lemon and Root Beer Gelee, topped with Grape Nuts Unique’ Like Chef Don’s signature dishes, it’s bursting with flavors that tantalize the palateE leanor Heald is a nationally pub lished writer and Troy resident who writes about restaurants food wine and spirits for the O b s e r v e r s E ccen tric N ew spapers Contact her by e mail at focuson wine@aol com

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PROFESSIONAL THEATERMeadow B ro o k Thea tre

A nd Then They Came For Me Rem em bering the World o f A nne Frank Multimedia play by James Still combin mg live performances and videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors Through April 10 Show times vary For ticket information call (248) 377 3300 or Ticketmaster at (248) 645 6666

P low sh a re s Thea tre The S to ry by Tracey Scott Wilson March 31 April 24 at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History on John R Detroit Call (313) 872 0279 or online www plowshares org for the more information

YOUTHM arqu ise Thea tre

P eter Cottontail a musical version of the Beatrix Potter classic 2pm Saturdays April 2 9 16 23 30 2 30 p m Sundays Aprii 3 10 17 24 and May 1 and weekdays 2 30 p m March 28 29 30 and April 1 at the Marquise Theatre 135 E Mam Northville Tickets $7 50 For school reservations birthday parties and group rates call (248) 349 8110

F lin t Y o u th Thea tre Charlotte s Web Joseph Robinette stage adaptation of E B White s famous story 7 30 p m April7 8 9 15 16 22 23and 4,'5'^pm Sunday April 23 at the Bowers Theater 1220 East Kearsley St Flint Tickets $8 for children $10 for adults Call (810)2371530

COMMUNITY/COLLEGE THEATERH en ry Fo rd C om m un ity C o lleg e

Shakespeare s Twelfth flig h t April 8 through May 1 in the Adray Auditorium of Mackenzie Fine Arts Center on HFCC s mam campus 5101 Evergreen Dearborn 8 p m Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p m Sundays Tickets $83dults and $5 for

high school students For ticket reserve tions call HFCC s Fine Arts and Fitness Division (313)845 6475

U n iv e r s ity o f D e t ro it M e rcy -M a ryg ro ve Godspell Stephen Schwartz musical based on the Gospel of Matthew 8 p m Thursdays Saturdays 2 pm Sundays March 31 April 10 at Marygrove College Theatre in Detroit Tickets $15 $13 for seniors Tickets at the UD Mercy box office (313) 993 3270 or (313) 9931130

E a s te rn M ich ig a n U n iv e rs ity A n yo n e Can W histle musical by Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents 8pm April 12 7 9 and 2 p m April 3 at the Quirk Theatre on the campus of EMU Tickets $14 Friday and Saturday $12 matinees For information call (734) 487 1221

S ta g e c ra f te rsThe British farce Run fo r Your Wife by Ray Cooney April 1 17 on the Mam Stage at the Baldwin Theatre 415 S Lafayette in downtown Royal Oak Tickets $14 and $16 Visa/MasterCard accepted All seats reserved Call (248)5416430

U n iv e rs ity o f M ich ig a n T h ea treLanford Wilson s The H ot L Baltimore 7 30 p m March 31 and April 7 8pm April 1 2 8 and 9 and 2 p m April 3 and 10 at the Trueblood Theatre in the Frieze Building on the campus of the University of Michigan Tickets $15 Cal! (734)764 2538

O ak lan d C o m m u n ity C o lle g eThe N erd Popular comedy by Larry Shue 8pm Thursday April 7 through Saturday April 9 at the Smith Theatre Orchard Ridge Campus m Farmington Hills Tickets $8 $5 students and sen lors older than 60Dinner and theatre package available April 7 for $50 beginning at 6 p m For dinner theater tickets must be pur chased by April 4 For ticket information call (248)522 3700

O ak lan d T h e a tre G u ild W utherm g H eights A stage version of Emily Brontes novel 7 3 0 p m Fridays Sundays April 13 810 and 1517 and 2 p m Sundays April 3 10 and 17 at the Starlight Theatre at the Summit Place Mail 315 N Telegraph Road Tickets $14 $12 seniors $10 students Call (248)3351788 or online www starlighttheater net

DINNER THEATERS ta rb r ite D inne r T h ea te r

Sm ell o f the Kill Black comedy by Michele Lowe Fridays and Saturdays through April 2 at the 14th Street Bar and Grille 350 E 14 Mile Madison Heights Dinner at 6 30 p m curtain at 7 30pm Tickets $39 50 For information call (248) 589 9900 or www starbriteprod com

SPECIAL EVENTSDance Cham p ionsh ip

Motown Dance Championships April 13 at the Holiday Inn Fairlane in Dearborn Registration 5 p m Friday Weekend pass is $99 Workshops are $15 per hour For more information call (248)616 0558 or online at www motowndancecom

Cham pions on Ice Tour Champion ice skaters Michelle Kwan Sasha Cohen Timothy Goebel Irina Slutskaya and Evgeni Plushenko are among the performers 3 p m Saturday April 9 at Joe Louis Arena in downton Detroit Tickets $30 $65 Call (313)471 6616 or go online at wwwOlympiaEntertamment com

CLASSICALD e tro it Sym phony

Jerzy Semkow reunites with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for the 33rd con secutive year to lead two favorite works by Johannes Brahms the lyrical Symphony No 2 and the majestic Piano Concerto No 2 French pianist H lfcne Gnmaud 8 p m Thursday Friday March 31 April 1 8 30 p m Saturday April 2 and 3pm Sunday April 3 at Orchestra Hall at the Max M Fisher Music Center Tickets $16 $69 may be purchased at the Max M Fisher Music Center box office (3711 Woodward Ave Detroit) or by call mg the DSO at (313) 576 5111 All regular priced tickets can be purchased on line 24 hours a day via the DSO s Web site at www detroitsymphony com Young People s Concert series features John Morns Russel! conducting Storm Stones with music by Grofe Strauss Vivaldi Debussy and others 10 a m and 1130 a m Saturday April 9 at the Orchestra Hall 3711 Woodward Detroit

PHOTO BY DAVID REED

Spousal sprintingFrom le ft , S and i G lo v e r (F e rn d a le , a s B a rb a ra S m ith ), Dave M o u n tz (B irm ing h am , a s Jo h n Sm ith ) B e th T e tra u lt (Troy, a s M a ry Sm ith ), and A a ron A d a m k ie w ic z (S te r lin g H e ig h ts a s S ta n le y G a rd n e r) m S ta g e c ra f te r s ' M am S tage p ro d u c t io n o f th e B r it is h fa r c e Run for Your Wife, ru n n in g A p r i l H 7 a t th e b e a u t ifu l B a ldw in T h e a tre m Roya l Oak C a ll 2 48 -541 -6430 f o r t ic k e ts

Call (313)576 5111 or online at www detroitsymphony com

B irm ingham M u s ic a le University of Michigan Mens Glee Club performing classical sacred and coti temporary tunes in a fund raiser for the Musicale s Scholarship Award and Philanthropic Programs 8 pm Friday A p rill at St Regis Catholic Church 3695 Lincoln at Lasher Bloomfield Hills Tickets $25 general $35 patron and $50 benefactor (reserved) Call (248)606 0166

Tuesday M u s ic a leThe Brahms Trio performs works by Akaybiev Shostakovich and Tchaikosky 4 pm Sunday April 3 at the Birmingham Unitarian Church 38651 Woodward Ave Bloomfield Hills Tickets $15 students $10 For information (313)504 0458 or (248)848 9930

U n iv e rs ity M u s ic a l S o c ie ty Dancer Emio Greco performs R imasb Orfano 8 p m Friday Saturday April 12 at the Power Center 121 Fletcher St Ann Arbor Tickets $16 $36 Call (734)764 2538 or online www urns org UMS Choral Union and the Ann Arbor Symphony perform Haydn s Creation 8 p m Saturday April 1 at Hill Auditorium 825 N University Ann Arbor on the cam pus of the University of Michigan Tickets $10 $28 Cali (734)764 2538 or online www urns org Trio Medieval Norwegian vocal ensem ble 8 pm Friday April 8 at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 2250 E Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor Tickets $25 general admission $35 reserved seats Call (734)764 2538 or online at www urns org Malouma Mauritanian singer with her nine member Sahel Hawl Blues band 8 p m Saturday April 9 at the Michigan Theatre 603 E Liberty Ann Arbor Tickets $16 $32 Call (734)764 2538 or online at www urns org Songs of the Sufi Brotherhood from the mystic traditions of Islam featuring singers Rizwan Muazzam Qawwali

Hassan Hakmoun and Hamza El Dm 4 p m Sunday April 10 at the Rackham Auditorium 915 E Washington Ann Arbor on the campusxf the University of Michigan Call (734)764 2538

. V iv a ce M u s ic S e r ie sFlutist Ginka Gerova Ortega and her ensemble Musica Espanada 8pm Saturday April 2 Birmingham Temple 28611W 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills Tickets $21 $18 seniors and students Call (248)788 9338 or (248)6611348

JAZZM u s ic a t th e P h il II

Fund raiser for the free Michigan Jazz Festival which will be held July 17 Numerous area jazz musicians 3 5pm Sunday April 3 at VisTaTech 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia For information call (248)474 2720 or (734)459 2454

E a s te rn M ich igan U n iv e rs ity "Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis performs with his trio 8 p m Friday April 8- at Pease Auditorium on the campus of Eastern Michigan For tickets call (734)4872282 or online at www emich edu/convocation

FOLK, POP SHOCKM a so n ic Tem ple

Bob Dylan and Merle Haggard perform 7 pm Tuesday April 12 at the Masonic Temple Detroit Tickets are $35 $65 Call Ticketmaster (248) 645 6666 or visit wwwticketmastercom Alsopurchase tickets at any Ticketmaster or Olympia Entertainment location For more informa tion visit wwwolympiaentertamment com

W ho's A t F irs tFolksmgers Tom Chapin and John McCutchen perform at the part of Royal Oak First United Methodist Church s music senes 730pm Saturday April 9 at the church 320 W Seventh St Royal Oak Tickets $20 $18 seniors and stu dents Call (248 5414100

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ArtExhibit of civil rights photographs to close soon

BY NICOLE STAFFORDSTAFF WRITER

No m atter how old the viewer, images of the struggle for civil rights in this country have a pro­found impact

‘ For many, it brings back many memones I ts very immediate for them," said Thomas Loeffler, collections manager, works of art on paper a t the Toledo Museum of Art where a group of photo­graphs documenting the era are on display ‘For the kids, it’s a lit­tle less immediate, bu t it’s some­thing that they can relate to based on their own experiences ”

P ic tu r in g F reed o m P h o to g ra p h s fr o m th e A m e r ic a n C ivil R ig h ts M o v e m e n t contin­ues through April 3 The exhibit showcases 10 black-and-white images taken by Ernest C Withers, who was working as a freelance photographer in the 1950s and 1960s At the time,. Withers sold the photographs to African-American newspapers for $6-10 each

Withers lived in his hometown of Memphis and had served as one of the first African-American

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men on the city's police force pnor to becoming a photogra­pher

“He was well known m th e city, so as a photographer, he was able to get to places that other pho­

tographers could not,” explained Loeffler

Withers also established rela­tionships with civil rights advo­cates Medgar Evers, the Rev Ralph Abernathy and the Rev

M artin Luther King, J r Consequently, W ithers was

able to capture these leaders up dose and personal, Loeffler said, adding, “There are some really striking portraits of M artin Luther King, J r ”

However, the exhibit covers several events th a t occurred dur­ing the civil rights movement, spanning a period between 1956 and 1968 Among the represent­ed events th a t W ithers pho­tographed are the sanitation strike m Memphis, King and Abernathy on the first desegre­gated bus ride m Montgomery, Ala, and police officers escorting the “Little Rock Nine” to their first day m a desegregated public school

A soundtrack of spirituals and speeches serves as a backdrop for the photographs, and recorded te s tim o n ia ls fr o m individuals who lived through civil rights movement are also provided

The photographs m ake up a W ithers portfolio entitled I A m A M a n , which the museum acquired in 2003

W ithers trained as a photogra­pher m the military

A T H O U S A N D W O R D S

What; 'Picturing Freedom Photographs from the American Civil Rights MovementWhen* Through April 3, muse­um hours are 10 a m to 4 p m Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am to 10pm Friday and 11 a m to 5 p m SundayWhere: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe Street at Scottwood Avenue, Ohio (just west of downtown Toledo business district, one block off 1-75)Tickets: Free or donation, call (800) 644-6862 or visit wwwtoledomuseumorg

“He would not consider him ­self an artist or an historian,” said Loeffler “He considers him­self a social docum entanan, but they are profound works o f a rt ”nstaffordfoe homecomm net f (248) 9012567

More Get OutThe Ark

Bitch 8 p m Friday April 1 Tickets $1250 DavidJonesm 8pm Saturday April 2 Tickets $13 50 Ellis Paul 7 30pm Sunday April 3 * Tickets $12 50 At the Ark 316 S Main St Ann Arbor Call (734)763 8587 or online wwwtheark org

Trinity HouseGuitarist Michael Gulezian performs a wide range of guita styles 8pm Friday April! at Trinity House 38840 W Six Mile Livonia Tickets $12 $9 members Call (734)464 6302 or online www tnmtyhoujse com Grievous Angel American music band 8 p m Saturday April 2 at Trinity House 38840 W Six Mile Livonia Tickets $10 $7 members Call (734)464 6302 or Online wwwtnnityhouse com

COMEDYJoey's Comedy Club

Tim Gaither a mild mannered south ernredneck 815and 1045pm Friday and Saturday and7pm Sunday at the club 5070 Schaefer

Road Dearborn Tickets $12 for the show $24 95 for dinner and show Friday and Saturday $8 for show $2095 for dinner and show Sunday Call (313)584 8885 or online wwwjoeysclubcom

A nn A rb o r Comedy Club Peter Berman 8 pm Thursday 8 and 10 30 p m Friday Saturday at the club 314 E Liberty Ann Arbor Tickets $7 in advance $9 at the door Thursday $10 in advancem $12 at the door Friday Saturday Call (734)996 9080

ARTMichigan F ine A r ts Competition

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center will host the annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition exhibition through April 15 This prestigious exhibition will show 93 pieces from the selected 86 artists The Competition is juried by a prominent artist or curator each year This years juror is Susan Wilczak Director of Exhibitions and Collections at The Krasl Art Center in St Joseph Michigan For further information call 248 644 0866 or visit wwwbbartcenterorg TheBBACis

at 1516 S Cranbrook Road Birmingham

Lawrence Street GalleryHurry Spring a gallery wide exhibi tion celebrating the warmth and co! ors of spring highlighting artists Kathy Rowenchuk and Gabriel Ban Exhibition runs through April 1 Gallery at 22620 Woodward Avenue Ferndale For information call (248) 544 0394

Robert Kidd GalleryAn exhibition of paintings by Timothy McDowell and sculpture by Christine Hagedorn continues through April 30 2005 Gallery hours Tuesday Saturday 116 p m For information call (248) 642 3909

Paint Creek Center for the A rts A Celebration of Glass a group exhibit of glassworks Exhibit runs through April 23 9 30 a m to 5 p m Monday Friday 10 a m to 2 p m Saturday Gallery at 407 Pine St Rochester

Elaine L Jacob GalleryImages o f Time a n d Place Contemporary Views o f Landscape 37 artistsfeatured Tuesdays Fridays 10 a m to 7 p m Saturdays through May 13 at the gallery 480 W Hancock Detroit on the campus of Wayne State University

Lemberg GalleryRecent paintings of Wade Hoefer 11 am to 5 pm Tuesdays Saturdays through April 12 at the the gallery 23241 Woodward Ave Ferndale

Meadowbrook Gallery Comm unicable C onsum ption featuring the works of Phaedra Robinson at Art Gallery at 208 Wilson Hall next to the Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University Gallery hours noon to 5 p m closed Mondays

A lfred Berkowitz GalleryCelebrating Women A rtis ts with selected works by the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and women member of Pewabic Pottery Through April 15 at the gallery Mardigian Library on the campus of the University of Michigan Dearborn Hours9am t o 5 pm Monday Friday

Cary GalleryRochester Area Artists Invitational Features the works of nine area artists April 2 30Artists Reception 6 8 pm Saturday April 2 at the Gallery 226 Walnut Blvd Rochester Hours 11 a m to 5 p m Tuesday Saturday

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Youth were millions of children who received Nazi propaganda and were taught to hate

“H itler targeted children, controlled them and gave them roles to control each other He m ade them feel like they had a purpose It was very calculated, frightening, not an easy role emotionally,” North said

The performance is under 9 0 m inutes long I t’s pretty much all an audience can take,’

N orth said“The stories of these three kids Eva,

Anne and Ed the audience is very affected You can hear the cries ’

N orth said a big portion of the audience is -i * students

‘ Kids can relate to this story because they understand it’s about someone their age and it’s to ld through a child’s words

N orth, of Grosse Pointe, has worked pro­fessionally in Michigan for about 15 years He’s the playwright o f three pieces performed a t th e Purple Rose Theatre including O r p h a n T r a in His topics are mostly dramas, some w ith comedy

‘I’m proud to be in this performance,’N orth said “The generation of survivors is growing older we need to carry on their stones ”

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Family fun 'T h e r e ' s a c t i o n a t h i s t o r i c F o r t W a y n e

BY NICOLE STAFFORDSTAFF WRITER S N E A K P E A K

What: Detroit Historical Museum presents a senes of special events at historic Fort Wayne including its annua! flea market with guided tours of complex available When: Detroit Historical Society Guild Flea Market 10 a m to 4 p m Saturday April 9 and Sunday ApriMO 1950s Weekend runs April 15-17 and includes a history hunt at Fort Wayne on Saturday and ‘ Woodward Lounge party from 7 p m to midnight Friday at the Detroit Historical MuseumWhere: Historic Fort Wayne, 6325 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Avenue, Detroit Tickets: Market admission free guided tours of Fort Wayne $2 per person, parking $5,'Woodward Lounge tickets $10 m advance $20 at door free for members for information or full 1950s Weekend schedule call (313) 8331805 or visit www detroithistoncal org

Fort Wayne officially opens Memorial Day, bu t the Detroit Historical M useum is making it possible to visit th e historic site early

The Detroit Historical Society’s annual Guild Flea M arket is slated Saturday, April 9, and Sunday, April 10, at the complex and allows visitors to take guided tours The museum also is presenting “1950s Weekend/ April 15-17 The them ed program includes a his­tory hunt a t Fort Wayne on Saturday and “Woodward Lounge ’ party for adults on Friday at the D etroit Historical Museum

‘The flea m arket has been going on for m any years, and is very popular There s one m the fall and m th e spring,” said Robert Sadler, m arketing direc­to r at the m useum ‘And the money benefits th e work of the m useum ”

Tours of Fort Wayne, an 83-

acre complex built m the 1840s, last about 9 0 minutes and allow visitors to go inside the star fort, as well as the commanding offi­cer s house There’s also a great

view of the Detroit River Fort Wayne opened as a public

attraction m the 1 9 7 0 s, but closed due to state budget cuts between 1991 and 2002

PHOTO COURTESY OF DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUMS SOCIETYA number o f C ivil War re-enactors are expected to be on hand fo r the annual Flea Market at Fort Wayne

W e re trying to get it back into the metro Detroit consciousness We want to let people know that the fort is still ou t there, there are tours and many special events,’ Sadler said

The 1950s weekend grew out o f last years 1920s event held m celebration of th e museums 75th anniversary

It was successful enough that we decided to do the concept

again and ju s t switch the decade It’s becoming a signature event for us,” Sadler said

The W oodward Lounge’ will recreate a 1950s-era Detroit show dub , and patrons are encouraged to don Rat Pack attire The event indudes live music, dancing, a cash bar, games and a raffle On Sunday, a family sock hop will be held at the museum

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indie pop to electronic to rap some of it local and some of it in glamorous cardboard reviewer packaging - and five books to give away I m dividing the stuff (mostly by genre) and giving away five free stuff packages

And now onto the contest See that little form to the right?

Fill that out and send it to Pure Picks Free Stuff Contest c/o Stephanie Tardy 805 E Maple Birmingham Ml 48009 The best five answers will win the prize packages

You can also e mail me you answers at stardy@oe homecomm net but entries that do not include all of the required information w ill be disqualified One entry per per son please Winners will be announced in two weeks Pure Picks is not responsible for lost of damaged free stuff

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Pure Picks is written by Stephanie Tardy, who ts really quite cute You can state you; peace, piece, peas, gruff by e-mailing her at stardy^oe homecomm net As always, information regarding local entertainment events is also some thing you should really send to her

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a r c h 2 1 -A p r il 2 0 )you want to break out of a rut but you re too scared to do so because of insecurity because you

ear insecurity (and retro planets) You can t go on like this forever kid This week you must decide whether or not to stay with what you trust or risk everything on something new Think carefully

T A U R U S ( A p r i l 2 1 -M a y 21)“ =ah yeah yeah You like things to remain the same (under your baton) Well no matter how

iuch you rant and rave against injustices you won t change them this week and the sooner bu accept that fact the better off you'll be If you really want to make the world a better place

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G E M IN I ( M a y 2 2 - J u n e 21)'ou must clear the air Twin because the last thing you want or need are lingering resentments jetting m the way of your efforts to move up the world1 Leave your ego at home for a coupla veeks If there s a parting of the ways it'll be an effort worth making Your birthday month brings peace of mind and pieces of gold

C A N C E R ( J u n e 2 2 - J u ly 2 3 )here s no point in being too cautious now because the rewards will go to those who aren t Iraid to take risks MoonKid Forget about the losses or being your own boss and treat those you

% ,m with (or want to) or work with as equals as teamwork is your key to success as April unfolds

l y 2 4 -A u g 2 3 )Make the most of planetary activity throughout April to rebuild bridges and reassure partners

bove all flatly refuse to get involved in any further power struggles on the home or work front no matter who says what or how much appears to be at stake next weekend

V IR G O (A u g . 2 4 -S e p t . 2 3 )

Jlf you let your fears get the best of you this week you'll find yourself paralyzed VirgoWhatever your suspicions and worries there's no great conspiracy with you as the target On the contrary you ve never been more loved and respected- no matter how you feel currently Lighten up you 11 survive'

L I B R A ( S e p t . 2 4 - 0 c t . 2 3 )Your peace loving ruling planet Venus changing signs soon is making you anxious to please and it

* could be that the best way to do so is to overlook an indiscretion which has scant significance inlife as a whole A new responsibility may be inconvenient but could bring long term benefits

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2 4 -N o v . 2 2 )you feel to be your due is about to be handed to you Scorp However you still appear to be

.... physically under par and changing to such a degree that no one really knows how to treat you Therefore ensure that you do not sell yourself short as Mercury goes direct over the next week plus

S A G IT T A R IU S (N o v . 2 3 -D e c . 21)\ f h e next few weeks should be one of the best since this time last year so even if you re one of

those Archers who don t like all that mushy romantic stuff you must still make an effort to J f * utter those three little magic words I love you

C A P R I C O R N (D e c . 2 2 - J a n . 21))nce again your budget and financial priorities appears to be a problem Cap but Venus soon Titering your element in April should put the matter in its correct perspective and make it easier to landle Don't exaggerate the importance of a difference of opinion It matters less than you think

A Q U A R I U S ( J a n . 2 2 - F e b . 19)The cosmicaily correct interpretation of planetary activity over the next few weeks is that any changes taking place at home are for the best Emotions are too close to the surface at the

'P moment but you are about to find your way ahead clearly signposted and experience a sigh of r e lie f WaterBearer

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ance emotional security Now it s time to prove that you are prepared to go way out on a limb Fish'

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