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Jessica Lavander left, and Niesfia Harris work the crisis line at the First Step shelter in Canton, which is no longer large enough to meet the group’s demands

A n e w s h e l t e r f r o m t h e s t o r mFirst Step begins task of finding, building new location

BY CAROL MARSHALLS T A F F W R ITER

Monday night 13 w omen and 25 children spent the night safely at the local First Step shelter Having fled abu­sive situations in their homes, they went to the one place that will t ^ e them in and help them get on their feet

Though the Canton shelter iteelf IS safe and clean, it’s well- worn and no longer serves the needs of the entire Wayne County community, according to First Step Associate Director Theresa Bizoe The organiza­tion is in the preliminary stage of planning for a new building

First Step, founded in 1978, helps women and families escape abusive relationships The orgamzation has a 24- hour crisis line, a shelter, a sex­ual assault response team, counseling for victims and their children, legal services,

Jessica Lavander and Niesha Ham s work in a facility they say isn t really suitable for the mission

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health services and advocacy programs for children and vic­tims In 2004,243 adults and 384 children had stayed at the shelter

“The facilities don’t match what we do,” Bizoe said One

thing she hopes the new build­ing will have is some flexibility to enable First Step to serve the needs of single women and older people who are escaping elder abuse situations, she said

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When John Jackson and his family moved from the East Coast 11 years ago, they identi­fied two school districts m metro Detroit that met their high standards

“We narrowed it down to Rochester Hills and Plymouth- Canton,” said Jackson ‘We met (former Principal) Dave Farquharson at Field, and he really sold us on coming here My wife said she liked ^ e enthusiasm and the school, and It was the right place I

think the teachers I’ve met here just validate that decision ”

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Jackson Canton hasdecided to run

for one of the two open seats on the Plymouth-Canton Board of Education m the May 2 election

Jackson, head of corporate training for GMAC Insurance,

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Diane Gonzalez said her interest m Plymouth-Canton school board meetings was piqued last year, when the Bird Elementary boundary conflict hit the proverbial fan

The Housing Committee wanted to redistnct children from two Plymouth Township subdivisions to Farrand Elementary However, when Bird parents balked, the Board of Education overruled the committee While parents were pleased, Bird remained

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Teacher layoffs and cuts in student transportation could be among the tough decisions facing Plymouth-Canton Schools trustees as they figure out how to deal with a $5 million structural defiat

At Tuesday’s board meeting, trustees generally agreed something needs to be done sooner rather than later before the district runs out of reserve cash, projected to hap the 2007-08 school year Board members say the stru al deficit, in which foundation grant increases from thestate are not keeping up with expenses, needs to be __over a several year period to keep from major program and staff cuts in any one single school year

On the average, we have a $5 4 million structural deficit each year and that doesn t include anything m the salary line Vice President Judy Mardigian said I think in

coming months this board is going to have to come to grips with how we re going to deal with this structural deficit

“I think you start look­ing in areas that don’t affect the classroom, like supplies and reducing pui chased services,” she added ‘After that, you possibly look at people But you try to hold that off as long as you can ’

IVustee Rich^d Ham-Kucharski was more direct, noting transportation and instructional staff are “low-hanging fhiit” that, if picked (for cuts), could help keep the district afloat

‘ Nobody likes to talk about transportation, but it’s a siz­able chunk and one of the key areas we need to look at,” Ham-Kucharski said “I hate to think of (cutting mstruc- tional staff), but I don’t know where else we’re going to look Maybe not next year, but I don’t think we’ll be able to avoid it (in 2007-08)”

Chuck Portelli, president of the 1,100-member Plymouth-Canton Education Association, isn’t pleased m udi of the budget focus is on salaries

‘I have no clue if it’s an attack on anyone, but it’s a people business, and wf’re the people,” Portelli said of teachers “In the 30 years that I’ve been here, when they project two to five years out, we were always, always, always out of busi­ness If you remember three years ago, we were m g to be out of business this year Somehow, we survive”

As the distnct prepares to negotiate contracts with, its nine unions, including the teachers, Portelli would only say that he’s “concerned ’

According to Patricia Brand, assistant supenntendent for business services, 89 percent of the distnct s $145 miUiop budget IS related to people The teaching staff represents $62 million, or 74 percent, of the salary b ^ e TVansportation costs the district $8 4 million, however, Brand said 40 percent — or $3 3 million — is for speaal education, which can’t be cut

TVustee Tom Wysocki wasn’t as pessimistic about future finances, citing a possible land sale and the recouping of $2 3 million from the May 2 bond issue, to repay the gen­eral fund $2 3 million for the middle school property pur­chased m Canton

“That’s almost $5 million we would be bnn^ng in, that swings things quite a bit,” Wysocki said “The economy is forecast to pick up about 2007 Lookmg out several years, we might not be in the shape we are now”

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N e w M o r n i n g a u c t i o n

New Morning School in Plymouth Township holds its 30th-annual auction, “Big Game Safari,” 5 p m -midnight Saturday, Apnl 1 at Laurel Manor in Livonia

Last year’s auction brought some 600 guests and some $140,000 to benefit the school s general fimd and school enrich­ment funds The money was used to build a play structure in die school’s preschool/pnmary playground and provide tech­nology upgrades

Tickets cost $70, which includes a traveling dinner, silent and live auctions and a ^m m g room Advance reser­vations are required

For more information, call (734) 420-3331

A r t e x h i b i t

The Plymouth Community Arts Council will feature, 'Versatiiity,' paintings by Maqone H o^n Chellstorp April4-20 The Farmington Hills artist t a i ^ t art at Madonna University for 18 years

As the title of her show implies, she works in more than one medium This exhibit will include works in watercol- oi^acrylic and oil with subject matter ranging from realism to abstract Ih e one constant fac­tor IS the exploration of color in all her images

Chellstorp has exhibited widely and has won several awards throughout the state In addition, she has many cor­porate mural commissions and her work is part of many cor­porate and pnvate collections

For a breath of spring, visit die Arts Center at 774 N Sheldon m Plymoudi The artist’s reception rs 4-6 p m Saturday, April 8 The pubhc IS welcome Regular hours are 10 a m -5 p m Monday-Fnday Call for (734) 416-4278 for additional tunes

» C h a m b e r e v e n t s

The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce spon­sors the following events m the coming weeks

^ ■ State of the Commumtybreakfast, 7 30-9 a.m Thesday, Apnl 4 — Breakfast designed to

report on happenings within the commumty Features Plymouth Mayor Dan Dwyer, Plymoudi Township Supervisor Richard Reaume, Plymouth- Canton Schools Supenntendent Jim Ryan and Wayne County Commissioner Laura Cox Cost IS $12 per person

■ Downtown Plymouth Madness Sale, 6-10 p m Fnday, Apnl 7 and 10 a,m -6 pm Saturday, Apnl 8 — Many downtown stores are offenng sales on the latest home decor, fashions, products and services

■ Plymouth Hall of Fame, 6 p m Tuesday, Apnl 11 — The banquet, held at Atlantis Restaurant on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth Township, honors the newest inductees into the Pljmouth Hall of Fame, locd businessmen Bob DeMattia and James Vermeulen Tickets are avail­able at $20 per person, which includes dinner The banquet IS open to the public

For more information on these and other chamber events, call (734) 453-1540

F a l l F e s t n e w s

■ The first meeting for the 2006 Plymouth Fall Festival takes place at Plymouth City Hall 7 3 0pm Ibesday, April 25

Community groups interest­ed in operating a food booth must have a member in atten­dance at this meeting and the three additional meetings held before the festival Booth applications are available on­line at wwwplymouthfallfesti- val com or they’ll also be avail­able at this meeting

■ Festival organizers are accepting applications for the festival craft show, which takes place Sept 9-10 The craft show moves this year to the lawn of the Wilcox House located at Ann Arbor TVail and Union

Ten-by-ten spots will cost $75 per day or $150 for the weekend Applications can be downloaded on-line at WWW plymouthfallfestival com

For more information, call Colleen Brown, (734) 455-1614

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HomeschoolapaloozaHomeschool student Jim Renfer of Plymouth checks the library catalog while his Dad, Mark and siblings, Hope and tan look on The Plymouth District Library hosts "Homeschoolapalooza" 10 a m -2 p m Tuesday April 4 , for students and parents The morning's activities will include a scavenger hunt for the students and a host of activities for the parents Library staff members will share the many homeschool resources available An online workshop will show parents how to access the Library's many databases for lesson development assignments and other vital information A behind-the-scenes tour of the library will show how the Dewey Decimal System, book ordering and cataloging can assist area homeschool families Registration is requested, call the Reader's Advisory Desk at (734) 453-0750 Ex t 4

hold office hours Wednesday, April 5 at the Plymouth District Library, 223 S Mam in Plymouth Commissioner Cox will meet with con­stituents 9 30-11 30 a m in the library’s Gold Room

“This will be a great oppor­tunity to interact with Plymouth residents and share information about County projects and programs and also find out what issues are important to them, Cox said

Cox represents the commu­nities of Livonia, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Northville and Northville Township

For more information, please contact Came Ryckman in Commissioner Coxs office at (313) 224 0946

H o m e - b u y i n g s e m i n a r

New Liberty Bank hosts a free seminar for homeowners either buying a first home, looking to refinance or who are interested in investment opportunities

The bank hosts Home- Buying and Mortgage Strategies* 7 p m Apnl 20 at New Liberty Bank One guest will win a seven-night cruise for two Jim Biel, vice presi dent of Atlas Mortgage, will discuss topics such as saving money and making the home­buying experience as smooth as possible

Space is limited and reserva­tions must be made via e-mail at info@newlibertybank com or by calling (734) 455-1511

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New Morning School hosts a Kindergarten first grade round up 12 45 p m Thursday April 6

The event gives parents and students a chance to see the school in action New Morning School is located at 14501 Haggerty Road, between Schooler^ and 5 Mile in Plymouth Township

Registration required, call (734)420 3331

T O O H E A V Y A B U R D E NPatents are your children car

ryng backpacks that are so heavy tnat they endanger your children s health? The latest study to raise this concern invoked five boys and five girls ased13 who wore identicd bac'kpacks that were outfitted w th pressure sen sors m the shoulder staps The children frst wore backpacks that weghted 10% of their body weght Then they wore back packs that were equal to 20% of the r body weight followed by backpacks weigmng 30% of the r body weight As the weght ncreased the childrens pain ncreased The recorded suii ace

pressure was higher than the

pressure threshold that normal skin and muse flow Earlier studies sho ch idren commonly car packs that weigh 22% body weight

Keep ng your ch Id s 1 cleaned out storing oli ments and leav ng extra video games and ml ne home can help to I g load When you require of a physical therapst HANDS ON CENTE PHYSICAL THERAPY 8370 You II find us con located at 650 South M ; in downtown Plymoui patients are welcome

B N I t e a m

The Plymouth chapter of Business Network International (BNI) has put its new leader­ship team in place, and now the group IS seeking new, enthusi­astic persons interested m increasing their business while shanng m a supportive and structured atmosphere of net­working members

The chapter’s m-commg offi­cers who have just completed their traming mdude (busmess m parenfiieses) President Bonme Hilberer (Vermeulen Funeral Home), ^^ce President Todd Barr (Residential M ortg^s), and Secretaiy/TVeasurer Dave Smith (Armstrong Mechanical Services)

The group meets 7 am Thursdays at the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer To learn more about BNI, visit the chapter Web site at http //wwwbni-mi com/ or call Bonme, (734) 994-0569 or (734) 646-2237C u r b s i d e c o m p o s t

Plymouth Township starts its curbside compost collection Monday, April 3

Yard waste, including leaves, grass clippings, vegetative pruning, garden waste, wood debns and brush can be set out to the curb by 7 a m on regular collection days, but no earlier than 6 p m the night before

Brush and branches up to six inches m diameter must be tied with stnng or twine in bundles no longer than three feet in length, no wire or plastic ties leaves and grass dippings can be put into paper yard waste bags available fiom various retailers, or m a 35-gallon (maximum size) contamer identified with a com­post sticker or marked dearly with two large “Xs’ or Cs ’ on die contmner Yard waste stickers are available at township offices FiDed containers should not weigh more dian 50 pounds

For more information, call the solid waste department, (734) 453-8131, Ext 33

C a s i n o n i g h t

Cross Bridge Academy, the Plymouth school for autistic cdnldren presents a Casino Night 7 p m 2 a m Saturday, Apnl 1 at the Compass Cafe m downtown Plymouth

The event is a Texas Hold Em tournament with a first place piize of $500 It includes blackjack and roulette along with raffles, along with food and refreshments Proceeds benefit Cross Bridge Academy

Reservations can be made at the Compass Cafe, 306 S Mam (corner of Penmman), or by calling (734) 455-5100

D A R m e e t s

Daughters of the American Revolution-DAR meet at upon Monday, Apnl 17 at the Mill Race in Northville

The sandwich luncheon wiH feature a program on antique buttons

For more information, call (734) 459-4764

K i w a n i s s p e a k e r

Rich Robinson of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network is the guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth’s meeting noon-1 30 p m Thursday, Apnl 6

Robinson will talk about campaign finance in the state of Michigan Cost is $13 at the door The event takes place at Ernesto’s Italian Country Inn, 41661 Plymouth Road in Plymouth

For more information, call (734) 934-7653

P i y m o u t h A R T F e a s t

The second-annual Plymouth ARTFeast is a Gallery Walk in dovimtown Plymouth as well as a number of off-site locations

The event takes place 6-9 p m Fnday,May 19,10 a m -6 p m Saturday,May2 0 and noon-5 p m Sunday, May 21 Participants can visit more than 25 locations m and around downtown Plymouth The event features art, live music and food from restau­rants which will offer ARTFeast specials throughout the weekend

This annual event features galleries and shoppes in downtown Plymouth, as well as, the surrounding area including The Glassworks, Plymouth Community Arts Council, JR Cycle Works and the Village Potters Guild Artists will be present on Fnday during the gala open­ings between 6-9 p ra , with some artists present all week­end long

Featured art will include pottery, paintings, sculpture, glasswork, mixed media, fiber works and jewelry During the Friday evening gala, a limousine will deliver patrons to the outer areas not with-in walking distance of down­town Restaurants will also be serving specials presented with an ARTistic flare Local Musicians will be performing in the open air Participants who visit at least 12 of the art stops have a chance to win a wonderful piece of art See participating stores for details

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Piymouth District Library director Pat Thomas will oversee the $3 7 million renovation approved last week by the library board

L ib r a r y b o a rd O K s r e n o v a tio nFinished 3rd floor, expanded teen area in plan GONZALEZ

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has 16 years of expenence on various professional and com­munity boards, including a stint as president of the Plymouth-Canton Band Boosters His son is a 2001 graduate of Canton High School, and his d a u ^ te r is a senior at Canton

“I want each kid to have the opportunity to reach their potential,’ Jackson said “Everybody has the same goal to graduate and achieve, but there are different paths each needs to take I want to make sure the paths are there for achievement ”

Jackson believes some of those paths will be achieved with a new career and techni­cal center at the high school complex, if voters approve a $95 4 million bond issue Its one of two bond questions on the same ballot, for a total of $120 million, which Jackson supports

‘The first part of the bond is cntical because we need the career and technical center there are kids that need to go down those paths,” said Jackson “It’s essential because of the number of students we have and the growth of the dis­trict, and to continue to make the school distnct attractive to come to

I look at the second part (theater, pool, auxiliary gym and athletic fields) as the arts and athletics piece, and will keep us where we need to be,’ he said

However, Jackson said he’s a bit concerned about the more strict high school graduation requirements that are expected to be signed by Gov Jennifer Granholm

“We’re going to take away some of those paths, and some of the options for electives m the fine arts and social sci­ences,’he said “I’m concerned about the math requirements Some kids may struggle ”

Jackson is well aware of the annual Plymouth-Canton Schools budget defiats, which

have forced a reduction in the general fund balance

“You can reduce expenses for only so long, and at some point you have to look at ways to increase revenue,” Jackson said ‘One thing I want to do, if elected, is become involved in the legislative committee, because I think that’s the source of the potential rev­enue we can get We can tweak Proposal A and the dol­lars we get for the school dis­tnc t ”

Jackson, if elected, will face some tough decisions as Plymouth-Canton struggles to keep up with expanding enroll­ment, while faang a l a ^ of funding from the state

“I’m not looking forward to that, but I am prepared for ;t,” said Jackson “You have to make the tough deasions on the facts, and be as fair as you can to all parties

“The schools exist for one reason, to educate our chil­dren, and we have to look at what’s best for them,” he said

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The Board of Trustees of the Plymouth District Library voted to proceed with the plans to renovate the Library, accept­ing the project bid at its monthly Board meeting last week Plans include finishing the library’s unfinished upper level, creating a youth-only area on the lower level, expanding the teen area and reconfiguring the mam level

The general contractor for the project McCarthy & Smith of Farmington, pre­sented a package of construc­tion bids selected from a field of 85 firms that bid on the project Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of May and will last roughly 18 months Library staff expects only a few closed days during the process

‘ One of our primary require­ments is that e Library remain open during the con­struction and available for our Library patrons, explained Board President, Hugh Harsha

Total cost of the renovation IS estimated at $3 7 million, which will come from library reserves No tax increase will be needed to fund the project

C and idates face off in school forumCandidates vying for two

open seats on the Plymouth- Canton Community Schools Board of Education come face- tO-faceApnl4 thanks to the League of Women Voters of N oi^w est Wayne County

The League sponsors a 7 p m candidates forum that night in the E J McClendon Educational Center on Harvey in downtovm Plymouth

The forum is scheduled to last some 90 minutes and will fea ture questions asked by mem bers of the audience Tbe event

vvill be videotaped and broadcast on bofii Comcast and WOW cable outlets several times pnor to the May 2 election

Candidates will be allowed a one-minute opening state ment, one-minute responses to the questions and a two minute summation

Eight candidates are cam­paigning for the seats being vacated by current trustees Joann Lamar and Carol Saunders Lamar is leaving to run for the 20th state House seat being vacated by the term-

limited Rep John Stewart, (R- Plymouth Township)Saunders chose not to seek re- election

The field includes 18-year- old Brandon H*ynes of Canton, a 2005 graduate of Divine Child High School in Dearborn, Larry Martin, Mark Christenson, John Jackson and Dianne Gonzalez of Plymouth Township and Steven Sneideman Cheryl McKoy and John Nichols of Canton

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Gonzalez has since decided to throw her hat into the ring, running for one of the two four-year terms on the Board of Education May 2

Gonzalez, who with her hus­band runs a residential and commercial real estate sales company, taught for 10 ye^s m Detroit Public Schools The mother of three - two attend­ing Bird and one in preschool - Gonzalez believes the current board could use a different perspective m making its dea­sions

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Gonzalez said she’s not sold on the first of two bond issues to be decided by voters May 2, calling for renovations at many of the elementary schools and construction of a new middle school

“The middle school is in cn- sis mode, they let it go too long,” said Gonzalez “I think (not building) the elementary school IS a big mistake The obvious choice would be (to build at) Miller Woods

‘I’m hoping somebody changes my mind, but nght now I’m voting against it,” she said

Gonzalez said as the district struggles with finances, she’d like to see the school board take a more active role in developing possible cuts

We’ll be faced with mak­ing some tough decisions,

and maybe we’re relying too much on the admimstration. to present the cuts,” Gonzalez, said ‘ I would like to take a look at the budget and go line-by-line We need to look for out-of-the-box solutioiIs> corporate sponsorships, uni­versity partnerships, and look at every program and see what s successful and what’s n o t”

Unlike some who have expressed concerns about stricter graduation require­ments to be handed down by the state, the former teacher doesn’t have any problem with tougher standards

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Genealogical societyThe Livmgston County Genealogical Society meets7 pm April 6 when guest speaker Milton Charbonneau wit! talk about Information from Land Use Records A help session starts at 6 p m The meeting takes place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1041 Grand River in Howell The public IS invited For details call Margaret at (810) 227 7745

Telephone retirees Telephone Retirees from SBC Ameritech and Michigan Bell are invit ed to the group s monthly luncheon at 1130 a m Monday April 10 at Archies Fine Dining 30471 Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and Mernman Roads (586) 2681613

Marshmallow drop Wayne County Parks presents Marshmallow Drop 2006 Friday April14 when kids from all over will have the chance to turn in marshmallows for a prize More than 20 000 marsh mallows will be dropped from a heli copter at the two county parks loca tions 9 am at Elizabeth Park m Trenton and 11 a m at Nankin Mills m Westland Elizabeth Park is located on Jefferson east of 175 and south of West Road in Trenton Nankin Mills is located on Hines Drive just east of Ann Arbor Trail in Westland Foraddi tional information call (734) 2611990

Heartworm clinic The Humane Society of Huron Valley hosts a heartworm clinic 9 a m 1p m Saturday April 1 at 3100 Cherry Hill in Ann Arbor The HSHV veterinary clinic will be offering heartworm tests at a discounted rate Heartworm tests will be $28 and vaccinations wit! be $17 There is no exam fee and no appoint ment is necessary The Humane Society of Huron Valley s full service veterinary clinic offers a full range of veterinary medical and dental servic es including low cost spay/neuter and15 open to the public year round For more information visit wwwhshvorg or contact the Humane Society of Huron Valley veterinary clinic at (734) 662 4365

CPR classesSt Mary Mercy Hospital offers two free Friends and Family cardiopul monary resuscitation classes Saturday April 8 One class runs 810 am the other 10 am noon in the Community Outreach Department Classroom 11 To register call (734)655 8950

Hospice trainingHeartland Hospice is looking for car ing and dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families m Washtenaw Liv ngston and western Wayne count es Volunteers provide serv ces such as friendly v sit ng patient transport/patent outings errand running grief support and clerical services Spring volunteer training is approaching For more information contact volunteer coordi nator Candice Jones at (888) 973 1145

Wizard of OzCenter Stage Dance Company s in house ballet company comprised of dancers ages 918 presents a ballet to the much loved music of The Wizard 0 70 /13 0 pm Saturday April 8 in the Northville High School Auditorium The performance will include dancing to songs such as Over the Rainbow Ding Dong the Witch is Dead sn6 Ease on Down the Road Tickets are avail able at the studio by mail e mail and fax Tickets are $8 each and $6 each for groups of 10 or more Center Stage Dance Company is located at 43334 W Seven Mile Suite 250 in Northville For more information call (248) 3801666 e mail csdc5678@sbcglobal net or fax (248)3801597

Safe driving program St Mary Mercy Hospital and the American Association of Retired Persons offers a two day program AARP Safe Driving 12 3 0 4 3 0 p m

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Ann Arbor Women The Ann Arbor Women s City Club hosts Its 16th annual Tables and Tea event displaying elegant and whimsi cal table settings designed by club members and local retailers The event takes place at the City Club 1830 Washtenaw (between Devonshire andHilDI 6 p m Sunday Ju n e 4 Tickets go on sale in mid May at the Club and at some designated places around town Tickets will be available the day of the event at the Club For more information call Linda Atkins (734) 741 8032

Run for the Roses Join STARS kids for a Kentucky Derby themed evening with Club House ambiance including dinner dancing open bar prizes and a silent auctioni The event takes place at the Best Western Sterling Inn 34911 Van Dyke in Sterling Heights? pm midnight Saturday April 1 Sky Box Guests may arrive at 6 p m for a mint juleps and hors d oeuvres reception Sky Box admission is $140 and includes the reception and dinner party Grandstand admission is $70 and includes dinner party only (Fair mar ket value of each ticket is $45 00 the remainder may qualify as a tax deductible contribution) All proceeds benefit Seeking Techniques Advancing Research in Shunts (STARS kids) a 501(c)(3) public charity For more information call Sherry (248)253 0592

Bunny hopPull out your bobby socks & poodle skirts' Northville Parks and Recreation invites your family to our spring sock hop The Bunny Hop' Dance to current Selassie hits make crafts design cookies with Great Harvest Bread Company savor some delightful tredts and visit the spring bunny! Its sure to be an enjoyable evening for the whole family! The Bunny Hop will take place 4 6 p m Saturday April 8 at the Senior Community Center (303 W Mam Northville) Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the Recreation Center at Hillside (700 W Baseline Northville) For more infor mation call (248)349 0203 Ext 1411

Home tourThe Ann Arbor Women s City Club hosts its 54th annual Home Tour beginning at the City Club 1830 Washtenaw 10 am 6 p m May 19 Ozone House has been designated the recipient of a portion of the event s revenue Tickets go on sale in April at the City Club and in designated places around town Tickets w II also be ava lable the day of the event For more informat on and updates cal Sylvia Stetz (734) 878 9044

Swap MeetThe Western Wayne County Conservation Association of Plymouth hostst a swap meet noon 5 p m Saturday April 15 at the WWCCA club house at 6700 Napier Road The swap meet allows participants the opportu nity to bring out items they ve been wanting to sell or trade including guns knives reloading equipment and supplies fishing tackle and other items Tables at the meet cost $15 apiece or two for $25 Someone will be available to handle any transac tions required for firearms sales at a nominal cost all local state and fed eral firearms laws will be followed with no exceptions The kitchen will

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Ray of hope(irganizers of the seventh annual Ray of Hope fund raiser are request mg used cell phones that are no longer in service They should be in good working order and will be donated to an organization that pro vides them for temporary use by vie tims of domestic v olence The sev enth annual Ray of Hope event a Silent Auction Lunch and Fashion Show With a guest speaker will be held on 9 a m noon Saturday April 8 at the Four Points Sheraton Inn 3200 Boardwalk Ann Arbor You can enjoy a fun relaxing and inspiring morning while lending your support to the fight against women s cancers and the equally serious task of breaking the silence of domestic vio lence Proceeds from the 2006 Ray of Hope will prov de a significant con tnbution to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation whose m s son s the r commitment to battling cancers affecting women and ending domes! c v olence S nee Rav of Hopes f rst event n Ann A bo n 2000 they have raised more than $60000 locally Their goal this year s to raiseanadditonal$15000in

support of the foundation s mission Tickets to Ray of Hope $25 each may be purchased by contacting Ginger Winter at (734) 429 2433 or bye mailing her at gingerw@marykaycom Individual tickets or small groups of tickets nay be purchased

Cancer society scholarships The American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division college scholarship program is currently accepting applications for the 2006 2007 school year Applications are due by 5 p m on Tuesday April 18 Since 1997 the American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division Foundation has

proudly supported young cancer survivors with $1000 scholarships as they pursue ambitious career goals To date more than 300 first time scholarships and 200 renewal scholarships have been awarded to students in the Great Lakes area of Indiana and Michigan To qualify applicants must be a cancer sur vivor age 20 or younger (as of April 18 2006) a U S citizen and legal res ident of Indiana or Michigan and attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university m Indiana or Michigan in Fall 2006 Those interested may download an application on line by visiting WWWcancerorg/scholarships or by calling (800) 723 0360

Summer internships Want to gam valuable knowledge through internship experience while being immersed in a vibrant creative setting? If so the Ann Aroor Art Center is the place for you AppI cations are now being accepted for internships during summer 2006 at the Ann Arbor Art Center Internships include positions in Education Exhib tions the Gallery Shop marketing graphic design specia events development and operations Al nternships at the Ann Aroor Art Center are unpaid Additional detailed descriptions of all internships available can be found atwwwannarborartcenterorg To apply for an internship forward all resumes toinfo@annarborartcenterorg with

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Girlstown Foundation Girlstown Foundation is looking for foster parents to provide care to ♦ mates and females from 10 to 17 years of age in need of safe and loving homes For information call (734) 697 4804

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Literacy Council tutors The Community Literacy Council (CLC) IS looking for volunteer tutors m Western Wayne County to help adults improve their reading writing and communication skills The CLC will provide training to interested volun teers Previous experience or a bache ior's degree is not required The coun cil will provide free training and mate rials and then match you with an adult student in your area Call (734) 416 4906 for more information

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Rotary A.M.The Plymouth Rotary Club of Plymouth A M meets at 7 a m every Tuesday at the Plymouth Culturaf Center 525 Farmer New members are always welcome Contact Tim PhiMips president Rotary Club of Plymouth A M viaem ailattim@phil!ipshqcom or call (734)451 8267

MOPS meetMOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets twice monthly from September May for moms and their children newborn kindergarten at Lakepointe Bible Church in Plymouth For more information call Crystal Johnson (734) 4591861

MosaicMOSAIC IS a group where Moms come together to be refreshed and equipped for the important task of mothering It presents speakers on child and family issues has small group discussion time crafts and brunch Child care is provided It meets at Plymouth Baptist Church 42021 Ann Arbor Trail o n th e firs t|n d third Tuesday mornings of each month September to May Contact Reshaat(734)207 0658or reshaijuno com

Moms ClubMoms Club of Livonia S/Plymouth offers a variety of activities For iftore details callBirtheat(734)458 8 14 t or Martina at (734) 464 0481

DARThe Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter ^ Daughters of the American R e v o li^ n meets the third Monday of each month except January July and August A group with ancesterswBo fought in American Revolution Members participate in community work involving veterans' hospitals schools and community service C^ll (734) 420 2775 for further inform^ tion

German/Amencan Club of Plymoi^NMeets on the third Thursday of t h | month at the Knights of Columbia Hall located at 39100 Schoolcraft^ Road,Plymouth Call Mary Ann at ^ (734) 420 0857 for further informa tion

American LegionBeasley Zalesny Post 112 meets at tfie 10 0 F Hall on the third Monday of each month at 7 30 p m Ail veterafis that served during any of the wars are eligible Contact (734) 459 73^4 for further information

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Piym outh-Canton Civitan Club Looking for energetic new members to participate in community service projects This club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p m | t the Plymouth Salvation Army Building on Mam Street The third Thursday is a dinner meeting with a speaker (Sii (734) 9817259 for further information

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iachel Brandon,Brandon 81 of Plymouth died March26

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March 27^ G^^nn C Gels^ Ge s 88 formerly of Rochester died ^ March 12

-l^iolet D GilllganGilligan 93 of Rochester Hills died March 21

^Bernard Goldman^ Goldman 83 formerly of Bloomfield $ Hills died March 22

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Patricia A WeyerWeyer 64 of Rochester Hills ded March 13

Harry S WhiteWhite 82 formerly of Livonia died March 23

Jean E WiliseyWilisey 84 of Rochester died March 19

Sophie Witkowski (nee GImski)Witkowski 86 of Livonia died March 25

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Clare Terese Sdden ofPlymouth was among the hon- orees at the University of Michigans 83rd annual Honors Convocation March 1.9

Selden is a recipient of the William J Branstrom Freshman Prize, awarded annually to first-year under­graduates whose academic achievement during their first semester on campus places them m the upper 5 percent of their college class

Selden is a 2005 graduate of Canton High School and is currently enrolled m the uni versitys Literature, Science and Arts honors program

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Sarah Jose pledged Albion College s Alpha Chi Omega sorority, founded Oct 15 1885 at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind The Alpha Chis raise money for S A F E Place, a domestic violence shelter in Battle Creek

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Matthew Baciak pledged Albion College s Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, a social fraterni­ty founded at the City College of New York Dec 10,1899 The Delt Sigs pnmary phil­anthropic interest is the March of Dimes

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and is a member of the Gerald R Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service He is the son of Jan and Ilona Baciak of Canton and a graduate of Canton High School

A shl^ Van Esiey pledged Albion College s Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, founded at DePauw University The Thetas raise money for the

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Van Esiey is a first year stu dent She is the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Van Esiey of Plymouth and a grad­uate of Canton High School

WiUiam Fitzsimmons pledged Albion College s Sigma Nu fraternity Sigma Nu is a social fraternity founded at Virginia Mihtarj' Institute in Lexington, Va on Jan 1,1869 The Snakes support the United Way Foundation

Fitzsimmons is a sopho­more, the son of Joseph Fitzsimmons, Jr and Juhe Fitzsimmons of Canton and a graduate of Canton High School

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To be eligible, students must have earned at least a 3 5 grade point average (on a scale of 4 0 being all A s) in at least 12 hours of graded class work

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W hy should you choose Botsford?The first accredited Chest Pam Center Program in southeastern Michigan The f rst Observational Heart Failure Program in MichiganAn accredited angioplasty program with m ^y of the most experienced cardiologists performing angioplasty in Michigan A national consumer guide ranks Botsford General Hospital as outstanding in cardiac care including heart attack and h e ^ failure

The Difference is being prepared, regular checkups and healthy heart awarenessSymptoms of a heart attack tr men

The most commo y np o of a t attack s not che- t pa n but s really chest pressureTl o uncomrortao e pressure ncreases with ar vi’-y I ke shoveling snow and decreases with resting

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body ncluding one or both arms back or stomach• Shortness of breath with or without chest pa n• Other signs include cold sweat nausea or lightheadedness

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What IS a Chest Pam Center’While a large percentage of hospitals maintain chest pain units the definition of these centers vanes by institution If you choose to go to a hospital with an accredited chest pain center you are partnering with physicians and nurses who have initiated care processes which will give you the best possible medical outcome

If i am having a heart attack can Botsford treat me?Yes Botsford is one of the few community hospitals in Michigan where you can receive primary angioplasty treatment for a heart attack If you have low risk chest pain our board certified cardiologists will place you in the Chest Pam Center program where stress testing is available seven days a week

What is a cardiac catheterization?A cardiac cath or angiogram is a procedure used to take X rays of the heart muscle and valves It shows how well these are working the extent of the damage after a heart attack which coronary arteries are narrowed and the degree of narrowing

The procedure uses a catheter (a long thin flexible tube) inserted through an artery (blood vessel) usually in the thigh up to the heart A colorless dye is injected in the catheter and x ray pictures are taken of the heart and coronary arteries This is a nonsurgical procedure and a patient receives a mild sedative but remains awake during the procedure

What IS the difference between cardiac cath and angioplasty’A cardiac cath is used to take x rays or pictures of the heart Once done an angioplasty or balloon angioplasty may be immediately performed

The angioplasty procedure uses a catheter like the cardiac cath with a deflated balloon on the tip and is inserted through an artery to the heart When the catheter reaches the narrowed artery in the heart the balloon is then inflated and deflated several times to open up the artery

What do stress tests show?These tests show heart functions and malfunctions at rest and while under stress through exercise or IV medications to simulate exercise There are four types of medical tests two using echocardiography and two using nuclear imaging Botsford General Hospital was instrumental in pioneering ultrasound procedures Testing is available seven days a week at our Chest Pam Center

An electrocardiogram is a test used to record the electrical activity of the heart through electrodes placed on the chest arms and legs It helps tell if there is a decreased supply of blood and oxygen to the heart if there are any irregular heartbeats or rhythm and if a heart attack has occurred It also tells what part of the heart was damaged

A stress echocardiogram produces images of the beating heart made by bouncing high frequency (ultrasound) waves off the heart This is generally more accurate to diagnose blockage in arteries than an electrocardiogram It also helps determine if more cardiac tests and treatment are needed

A nuclear medicine exercise treadmill stress test evaluates coronary blood flow to determine which areas of the heart are not getting enough blood and oxygen, how quickly the heart recovers after exercise any irregular heart rhythms and if a heart attack has occurred in the past During this test electrodes are placed on the chest and an intravenous line allows the medicine to flow in the heart A special camera to record blood flow photographs the medicine

My re la tive has eemgestive h ea r t fa ilure and a d m itted to a hospital, s ta y s seven er m ore days / heard B o ts ^ r d a program to this s ta y Yes some patients may be treated and -fe^ve within 24 hours with excellent results in our Observational Heart Failure Program Bptsford developed this specialized program in partnership with physicians at the Cleveland Clinic It is one of the first of its kind in Michigan

A lo t o f hospitals seem to be advertising they give exce llen t h ea r t eare How can f tom pare area hospitals and treabm n ts?The federal government has already done this for you You can go to v vw hospitalscompare hhs gov to compare hospitals in Michigan and review their compliance in treating heart failure and heart attacks If you experience a heart problem, Botsford s board certified physicians are ready to provide the treatment and care you v^ll need

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The shelter is minimally staffed] Volunteers come m throughout thje d ^ and evening to answer the crisis line, assist residents and per­form sopie administrative work C|akwood provides a

health clinic upstairs at the shelter, and therapists for the women and the children come regularly to provide service Minor repairs and painting are done by volunteers, and the playscape outside was also constructed by volunteers All of the cleaning and cooking and chores are done by the res­idents themselves, Bizoe said Most of the food and office supplies for the shelter have been donated

This is definitely communal Imng,’ she said Everyone helps with the chores They help each other out by watch­ing e a ^ others’ children when they have to go out for job interviews ”

As much support as the shel­ter and First Step have received from the community.

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Even though most of First Step’s needs haven t yet been identified, one thing is appar­ent to CREW member Ann Tappan of Birmingham

‘Room They need more room,” she said

The shelter needs room for more lodging (the shelter only has eight rooms for lodging, though some of them are large) and programming

CREWs involvement has brought to the process a new crop of professional and dedi­cated volunteers, which has been a core element of First Step’s success since its inception

“We are extremely grateful for the women of CREW who are lending their vast experi­ence and knowledge to ^ rs t Step, helping us to plan future directions We welcome any other member of the commu-

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What First Step needs as it proceeds with its building project IS diverse volunteers in a variety of professions - the law, construction, media and advertising, and public rela­tions, Bizoe said The organi­zation IS also seeking volun­teers to serve as First Step ambassadors - volunteers who can represent First Step at functions and work as a liaison to local governm ent

“What we need is people power That’s what we have always needed,” Bizoe said “What we need is for enough people to be outraged that this is happening to women m our communities ”

First Step hopes to build m Canton when it replaces its building

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Sarojini Desai M D * Angela DeSantis MD • Ganesh Deshmukh MD * Jose DeSousa M D * Chirpriya Dhabuwala MD * Lilian Diakow M D • Rodrigo Diaz Perez M D * Robert Dickason D O * Michelle Dieboid MD • Margaret Oietze M D * Robert D mitriou M D *Thulasi D v M D * Elton Dixon MD * Lourdes Dzon M D •Allan Dobzyniak M D • Santosh Doddamane D O * Helene Dombrowski M D • Danilo Dona MD • Pranav Doshi M D • Thomas Downham li M D • Jerry Drake M D • Paul Drouillard D O * Prem Dua M D • Salil Dua M D * Veena Dua MD * Vinay Duggal M D * Manuel Dumlao M D * James Duncan DPM * John Dunn M D * Julie Dutton DO * Kathleen Duzak DPM * David Dziobak M D * Angela Eaton M D * Gerald Ebmeyer DDS * John Eckenrode M D • Rita Eckenrode M D * Hanna El Khouri MD *A d e l El Magrabi M D *A le x £ l Sabbagh MD * Marcel Elanjian D O * George Elias D O * Iman Eimenini M D * Mohammad Elmenini MD * Mohamed Elnaggar MD * Martin Erickson D O * Freydoon Eskandari MD * Juan Estigarribla M D *Jose Evangelista M D • John Evans, DPM * Waiter Everett; M D * Craig Evermgham D O • David Evermgbam D O * Sheri Ewing D O * All Fade! M D * Lofana Fakih M D * Lawrence Faliat DPM * Mchael Faizon M D * Rafeek Farah M D * Angel Farina M D * Robert Farrar M D * Evans Farres, DO * Robert Felsenfeld DDS • Edwin Ferens, D O * Salvatore Finazzo D O * Joseph Finch D O * John Finger MD * John Fink M D • John Finn M O * Mark Fireman, MD * Frederic Fletcher DO * Alan FI giel MD * Hon Fong DPM * James Fordyce, M D • Catherine Foster M D * Charles Fountain M D * Angelica Francu MO * Josette French M D * Jennifer Fretz DO * David Friedman DPM * Harold Friedman D O • Paul Friedman M D * Brian Frol MD * Juan Rene Frontera MD * Valerie Fuller DO * Shailaja Gaddam M D • Daniel Gadz nski M D * Mala Gaind MD * Thomas Gaiantowicz MD • Karuna Galla M D • Richard Gallucci M D *B a lb ir Gandhi MD * Ravmder Gandhi M D * Doreen Ganos M D * Thomas Ganos MD * Eduarco Garcia M D * Douglas Gardner M D * M tchel Garfield DO * PawanGarg M O * RamGarg M D * Surendra Garg MD* Vimia Garg M D * Vasudev Garlapa^ M O * Sara Garmel M D * Craig Gastwirth DPM * Vinaya Gavini MD * Thomas Gazdecki D O * Gary Gazella M D * Manjeet Geeta MD * Joseph Gemmete M D • Elias Gennaoui MD * Michael Geoghegan MO * Rachel George M D * JunaidQhadai M D * Luma Ghalib MD * Ikram Ghani, M O • Nesrene Gham M D *Anw ar M D • Craig Glines DO * Benedict Go M D * Vijay Goburdhun M D • Goldman M D * Jason Golnick, DDS * Eric Good D O * Gary Goodman M D • M D * Jure Grahovac MD * Miguel Granados M D * Stanley Grandon M D * Steven Grimaudo D O * Kenneth Grimm M D * Sylvia Griva MO * Robert Grodman D O •• Ashish Gupta M D • 3a!dev Gupta M D * Kamal Gupta M D * Madhu Gupta MD* Shallni Gupta M D * Sham Gupta M D *S n e h G i^ ta MD *Vashna Gupta MD

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Ghuznavi MD * Jasmin Ghuznavi M D * Sultana Qhuznavi M D * Albino Gimenez Charles Goddard M D * Paul Goerke D O * Michael Goldfarb MD * Mitdiell Martin Gorelick M D • Raj Qoswami M D * Ram Goswami M O • Kempaiah Gowda Grekin DO * Cheryl Grigorian M D * S Grille MO * Laura Grima MD * William Scott Crodman DPM • Omar Guevara M O * Ra/esh Gulati M D • Anil Gupta M D* Manish Gupta M D * Narsingh Gupta M D * Ra] Gupta M D * Rashml Gupta MD* Suryakumari Guthikonda M D * Gregory Guyon M D * Darko Habekovic MD *

Nizam Habhab D O * Chad! Haddad D O * Daniel Haddad MD * Issa Haddad MD * Jiries Haddad M D * Lorette Haddad M D * Shaker Haddad M D * Carl Haeger MD * Terry Hahn D O * Mahmood Ha M D • Hasan Hakim M D * Mohamad Hakim MD * Nazir Hakmeh M D • Thomas Hall DPM * Louis Hallal MD * Naseeb Hamameh M D * Marwan Hammoud MD * Richard Hammoud M D • Yasser Hammoud M D * Artiiur Hamparian DDS * lltefat Hamzavl M D * Lakshmi Hanasoge M D * Milad Hanna M D * Barbara Hannah M O • Mark Hannis MD * Lawrence Hansen M D * Matthew Hansen DPM • EricHanson M D * Rafia Hague M D * Ted Hart) M D *W atid Harb MO * Dane! Harber D O * Morteza Harir M D * Reg naid Harnett M D * Manzoor Haroon M D * Michael Haroutunian D O * Robert Hartquist MD * Mustafa Hashem M D *A zr a Hashmi M D * T Hassan MD * M Ammar Hatahet MD * Ghaleb Hatem M D * M chaei Haupert DO * George Hawrot M O * Paul Haydon M D • Maria Hayes, MD • Gregory Haynes MD * Georgia Heath D O * William Heckman M D * Sharon Helmer M D * Michael Henderson MD * Michael Hene n M D * Malcolm Henodi M D * Jaime Hernandez M O * Jose Hernandez M D * Adelina Herrero M D * Heather Hilt M D • James Hill DPM * John Hilu MD * Biyan Hinch M D * Anand Hiremath MD * Cecelia Hissong M O * Jareer Hmoud M D * Bohdan Hnatiuk MD • Gebrge Hnat uk M D • Paul Ho DDS * Jagdish Hodarkar M D * Rekha Hodarkar MD * Jonathan Hoffberger DO * Melissa Ho sington MD * Jean Holland M D * H Holloway Jr D O * George Holmes, M O * Philip Holmes DPM * David Holzworth D O * Eugene Homeister M O * Pochana Hoprasart M D * Susan Horling D O * Frederic House M D * Gregory Housner MD * Hubert HuebI M D * Clarita Hughes M D * Joseph Hunt D O * Hussein Huraibi M D * Zafer Husami MO * M chaei lacobellis MO * Kamal fbrahim M D * Rose Ibrahim M D*Shenffbrahim M D * Ifeyinwa llechukwu M D • Izabella Ilyasov MO * M chaei Israel MD • Sa d Issa M D * T Itt ara M D * Marwan Jaber M D * Sundus Jabro M D * Robert Jackson M D * Sarah Jacob M D * Louis Jacobs DO * Syed JafrI MD * Ne i Jahan M D * Ashok Jain M D * Ashok Jam M D • Kirti Jam M D * Manish Jam M D • Nadarajan Janakan M D * Holle Janeski DO * David Jankowski DO * Vladislav Jankulov M D * Margaret Jaskowski Lutsic D O * Nidal Jboor MD * Jonathan Jennings M O * Kashyap Jetly M D * Parmod Jindal M D * Harold Joh MD * James Johnson D O * Verne Johnson M D * Surmdar Jolly M D * Gary Jones, MD * Krit Jongnarangsm M D * Bahman Joorabchi M D • Luis Jorge M D * John Juncker MD * Henry Jurasek M D * Susan Jurasek, M D * Mark Juzyeh M D * Debora Kaezynski M D * A l i Kaddoura M D * Hadeel Kado M D *A !iK a fi M D * Shelly Kahler M D • Sambamurty Kalahasty M D * Allan Kalmus DPM • SatishKamath M D *Sujata Kambhatia M O • Ammar Kanaan MD • Howard Kane DPM *Ta! Kang M D • Sai Kanneganti M D • Velji Kansara M D • Chandrakant Kapdi M D * Danny Kaplan DPM * Philip K ^la n D O *A d i!Ka ra m a ii MD * Philip Karamatas, M D * Nibras Karmo M D * Chandur Karnan! M D * Anthony Kasborski M D * El as Kassab MD * Suha Kassab DPM * Dennis Kasza D O * Vatsala Katragadda MD*AbdalrahmanKatranji M D *D a v id K a tZ M D *L a u r a K a tz M D *S id n e y Ka tz M D • Gerald Katzman MD * Steven Katzman D O • William Kaufman M O * Sita Kaura M D * Surmder Kaura M D * Randy Kay D O * Fikrat Kayali M D * Adiiakshmi Kaza M D * George Kazzi MD * Arthur Keiiert 0PM * Marlene Kennerly M O * Danny Kewson M D * Michele Keys DO* Kianoush Khaghany MO * Ashar Khan M D * Azmathullah Khan M D * Bader Khan M O * Lubna Khan MD * Mahmood Khan M D * Merajuddm Khan M O • Parvez Khan M D * Shabana Khan MD * Shahida Khan M D • Narendra Khandiandani MD • Rita Khandwala M D • Sail! Khandwala M D • Vyay Khanna M D * Mohamad Khansa M D*VeraKhasi!eva M D * Basel Khatib M D * Samer Kheirbek M D * ElieKhoury M D * Rana Khoury M D * Sleman Khoury MD • Essam Khraizat M O * Kishan Khurana MD * Raphael Kiel MD * BabianoKim M D * Dong Kim M D * Heung Kim M D * Hijoo K m M D * Joon Kim M D * Myung Kim M D * Yong Kim M D * Young Kim MD * Carol King M D • Joseph Kleber M D • Nestor Kleer MD * Michael Klein M D * Nate Kleinfeldt MD * Albert Klemptner M D * Vlad mlr Klemptner M D * George Klutke MO * Gary Knapp MD * Keith Kobet MD * Josef Kobiljak, MD * James Kochkodan MD * Amy Kodrik D O * Pavani Kolii M D * Joyce Koram MO * Armen Kork gian DO * Maria Kossak D O * Andrew Kosta D O * Chery Kovalsk DO * Steven Kowaisky M D * Daniel Kozlow M D * Jane Kramar MD * Dav d Kraus DO * Duane Kreil MD * Phi! p Kresch DPM * David Krevsky MD * Tatyana Kr vchenya MD * Cynth a Krueger MD * Ke ly Krueger D O • Anjali Kumar M D * Ch lakapat Kumar MD * Dhananjay Kumar M D * Neelam Kumar M D • Ramaswamy-Ravi Kumar MD * Surendra Kumar M D • Suresh Kumar M D * Young Kwon M D * Gary LaK nd DO * Rekha Lali M D * Allan .amb D O • James Lambert M D * R chard Lament MD * W liiam Lange MD * Scott Langenburg MD * Eugene Lansing M D • Michael LaRouere M D * Edward Larsen MD *

^vj^ic^ard Laskowski D O * Paul Lattin DO * Dav d Lavine DO * David Law DO » Alexander Lebamoff M D • Bobby Lee MD • Cheng Chong Lee MD * Choon Lee M D * Frank Lee M D * Hanheing Lee M D * James Lee DO * Michael Lee M D * Ock Bum Lee M D * Joseph Lelii MD * DennsLemansk D O *L u c a L e o n e DO • Samuel Lerman M D *Jo a n L e s s MD • Ira Levente MD • Barbara Lev ne Blas^ D O • Robert Levy MD • Zachary Lewis DO • Chrs Liakons D O • Liliana Licovski D P M * J a i L e m M D * Mod ni Chintha Lyanage M D • Carl Lohmann M O * Freder ck Lopat n D O • Reuben Lopatin M D • Adon s Lo enzana MD • James Love M O • Jonathan Lovy DO • Beth Lowe M D • F eder ck Luede M D • James Lulek MD • Paul Luna MD • M haela Lupu M D • Viore Lupu MD * Er ka Luster M D • Ronald Luts c D O • Roderico Luttmann M D * Bassam M aaz MD * John MacDe mid DO • No man MacDe m d DO • Dav d Madgy DO • Tom Madhavan MD • Murthy Madh a M D • Samyuktha Mad shetty MD • Al Mafee M D • Mary Mafee MD • Reza Mafee MD • Hie Magdea MC • Dav d Magyar DO • Sanganur Mahadevan M D * Devinde Mahajan MD * Raka Mahajan MD * Swam Mahajan M D • Surj t Mahal MD • 8 C Mahanti M D * As m Mahmood MD • Tar q Mahmood M D • Rosser Ma nwar ng M D * Mamon Ma teh MD • Hassan Makki M D * Jouhaina Maleh M D • David Malicke D O * Baldev Malik MO * Shashi Malik, MD * Zaiba Mai k MD * Mustapha Mallah MD * John Malone M D * Peter Mancim M O • Gir sh Mangalick M D • Krystal Marable M D * Gregory Marcar an M D • Heront Marcanan M D PhD * Matthew Marcarian M D * Andrew Marcus MD * David Maigolis M O * Stelian Marinescu M D * Federico Mar ona M D * Richard Mark DO * Alexander Markey MD • Frank Markey M D • Milton Marmon DO * Douglas Marsh D O * Jesse Martnez, D O * Jesus Martinez M D * Robert Mannn M O * Haitham Masri M D * Kalil Masri D O• John Masserant MD * Alex Mataverde M D * Rosamma Mathew M D * Toms Maffiew M D * O L Matthews M D * Philip Mayer M D * Alvin McCormick MD * Thomas McCormick M O * John McCracken M D * lYancis McCue M D * Joseph McGoey M D * Holly McKeever M D * Linda McKenzie M D * Michael McKenzie D O * Charles Mctolay DO * Joanne McKune M D * Gordon McLorie MD * Dennis McMahon D O * Matthew McManus MD * Kenneth McNamee M D * Margaret McQuiston D O * Robert McQuiston D O * Robert Meehan M D * Parviz Meghnot MD* Farah Mehdi M D *A iiM e h ra m M D * A r u n Mehta M D * Mehul Mehta MD • Virendra Mehta MD * Sunil Menawat M O * Sur nder Mendiratta M D • Shameem Menon M D * Rbdolfo Mercader M D *N a d e r M e ri MD • Edward Merkel M D * Michael Merso! Barg M D *N a b ii Metwally M D * Kenneth Meyer M D * Thomas Meyer M D * William Michels D O * Nevena Maria Mihailoff MD * Henry Miiczuk DDS * Marc Milia MD * Jeffrey Miller M D ■ Kay Miller MD * Robert Miller DDS *ehagwan Mirchandani M D • Mehran Wlrkazemi D O *V ijay Mittal M D * Mahmoud Mohamed M D * Vinod Mohey M D * Amit Mohindra M D * Jacquel ne Mohs, M D * Prabha Mohia M D * Wilfredo Momblanco M O * Feroze Momin MD * Mongkoi Mongkolpradit MD * Kyung Woong Moon MD * Meena Moossavi M D * Lawrence Morawa MD * George Morley M D * Robert Morris MD * Ronald Morns, DDS * Daniel Morrison D O * Pamela Morr son DPM * Ehab Morsi M D * David Moses M D * Joel Moses M D * Samer Mossaltam D O * John Moynihan M D • Sailen Mukerjee M D * Ranajit Mukherjee M D * Parmod Mukhi M D * Jairaj MuJehandaP! M D * Joseph Mullen M D * James Muhms M D • Asif Munir MD • Patrick Muiphy M D • Robert Murrey M D • John Mirry M D • Saleh Muslah MO • Abdul Mussan M D • Henna Mussani DO * Tar f Mustafa M D • Shoib Myint DO • Saad Naaman M D • Richard Nadjarian M D * Champa Nagappa M D * Cornelio Naguit MD * George Nahhas, M D FACC * Shreepad Naik M D * Mansoor Nairn MD * D Sreedharan Nair M D • R Nair M D * Hana Najar MD * Katia Nakahodo D O *Taw fiq Nakhleh D O * Sungfiee Nam M O * Iqbal Nasir MD * Samer Nasry M D * All Nasser MD * Erlinda Navarro-Oca M D * Someswara Navuluri M D • Dinesh Nayak MO * Nina Nayak M D * Sonali Nayak M D * Edward Nazareno M O * Edward Nedwidu M D * Satya Nelluri M D * Michael Neshewat M D ♦ Patricia Nester M D * Audrey Newell M D • Kim Nguyer) MD • Wallace Nichols M D • Indrani N mmagadda M D • Nilofer Nisar MD * R chard Noon M D * Jessica Normile DO * Shylaja Nugun MD * William Nutting M D * Maura 0 Connell DO * Erfan Obeld M D * Zafer Obeid M D * Mona Obeidy M D * Hanna Obertynski MD * Wafa Odeh MD * Mohammed Ogaily MD * Eugene Oh MD * Daniel Olenchak D O * Chns Olenech DPM * Gregory 0 son M D * Edward Omron M D * Michaeie Oostendorp D O • Nourhan Orabi M D * Hakan Oral M D * Jesus Ortega M D * Michael Otto M D * Leo Ottoni M D * Valer e Overholt, D O * Chr stopher Pabian M D * John Padgett MD * John Paesano D O • Lakshmi Palakurthi M D * Peter Palmer M D • Emmanuel Papasifakis DO * Steven Papp DO • John Paquet M D * S William Pans, M D * Michael Parish M D * Tae Park M D * Sheryl Parks M D * Kris Parnicky MD * Krystyna Pasterska M D * Hiten Patel M D * Kap I Patel M D * Mayur Patel M D * Nilesh Patel M O * Rakesh Patel M D * Sudha Pate! M D * Suman Patel MD * Trupti Patel MD * Vijaykumar Patel M D * Frank Patino M D * David Patterson D O * Sean Paulsen M D * Geraldine Pawhk M D * Edgard Pedraza M D * Claire Pei D O * Frank Pelosi Jr M D * Andrea Pennington M O * Mark Pensier M D * Mohammad Peracha M D * Jorge Perez M D • Varisa Perlman MD * Joel Perlson D O * Nathaniel Pernick M D * Naushad Pervez MD * David Peters, M D * William Peters DPM * Louis Petrucco MD • Bradford Pfiaum D O * Byron Pfiaum DO • Steven Picard M O * Jeff P erce D O • Henn Pierre Jacques M D * Cynthia Piko MO * Lascelles Pinnock M O * Yasmin Pirzada M D * Kenneth Pitts M D • Douglas Plagens MD * Ronald Piu szc^skl MD • Rodney Poling D O ♦ Kawtha Ponduri M D • Nelscm Pont DPM ♦ Rick Poston DO • Ram PottI M D * Joseph Powaser M D * Isaac Poweil MO * Pinnamaneni Prasad WD * Marla Price D O * Matthew Price M D • Russel Proud M D * Matthew Proudfoot D O * Jeffrey Puccio M D * Chandrakant Pujara M O * Janies Puklin M D * Ghulam Qadlr M D*KashifQuresh M D * Mohammad Qureshi M D * Udai Rabban M D * NaimRaby MD * Kianoosh Radsan M D * Samir Ragheb M D * Meera Raghunathan MD * Faiz Rahman M D * Nusrat Rahman M D * Reza Rahman! DO * Rajagopalan Rajaraman M D * Bhupathi Raju M D * Kumara Rama M D * Ch lakamarri Ramesh M D • Vijaya Ramesh M D * Jaime Ram rez M D * John Ramocki MD * David Randall M D * Jadyn Randei M D * Guthikonda Rao M D * Jehangir Rao MD * Kavita Rao M D * Surekha Rao MD * Ralph Raper M D * Mark Rasak D O * M Raslan M D * Sheila Ray MD * Saq b Razaq M D * Mohammed Razzaque MD • Mark Redman M D * Rob Reed MD * Monique Reeves M D * Luningning Regalado MD * Ateeq Rehman M D • Durdana Rehman M D * Julie Reno M D * Karen Rhodes D O * Alexandra Riabova M D * Arthur R b a MD *A la n Rice M D * Lawrence Richard DPM * Joseph R chert D O * Gerald R gg M D * Warren Ringold M D * Linda Rissman DO • Aaron Rives DPM *Sadiq Rtzvi M D * Shehnaz Rizvi M D * John Roarty M D * Arke Rob nson M D * Jodi Robinson M D • Phillip Robinson MD * Gilbert Roc M D * Ruby Roc MD * Vito Rocco MD * Bruce Rochefort M D * F^iy Rogers D O * Joseph Rogers D O • Norbert Roosen MD * David Rosenberg DPM * Melvyn Rosenblatt M D * Amnon Rosenrtial M D * Leemor Rotberg M D * Walter Rothwell M O * Norman Rotter M D * Sophia Roumanis M D * Joseph Rowe MD • Andrew Rubenstein M D * Legh Rubin DPM * Robert Rubin DPM * Venkat Rudraraju M D * William Rudy D O • Robert Russ MD * Jacob R^czynski DPM * Ham Saad M D * Nancy Sabal D O • Subhash Sabharwal MD * Diane Sacchetti M D * Jagdish Sachdeva M D * Joseph Sadzikowski M O * Ah Safiedine DPM * Said Sa e MD * Wathek Sakka MD * Daniel Salama DPM * Mayer Salama DPM * Omar Salazar MO * Samer Salka M D • Hazem Samir M D * Karen Samples D O * Samson Samuel MD * Hugo Sanchez M D * Pritpal Sandhu M D * Lai ta Sanghi M D * Vinod Sanghi MD * Rene Santiago MD * R chard Santucci MD * Robert Saracino DDS * Eric Sargent M D * Arek Sarkissian M D * Andrew Sassack, M D • Gehring Sauter M D * Had Sawaf MD * Sameer Sawalha M O * Mark Sawka MD * Nutan Saxena M O * Ayoub Sayeg MD • Michael Schaeffer M O • John Schairer D O • M chaei Schafdenbrand M D • Ben ScheinfeW M D • Robert Scherer M D • EJenise Schrebout D O * Veronica Schlmp D O • Herschel Schlussel M D * George Schmidt, M D * Tamara Schmidt M D * Br an Schneider M D * Alan Schram DPM * Eva Schroeder MD * Karl Schroeder M D * Clarence Schultz MD * David Schulze MD * Robert Schwyn M D * Ralph Scolari D O * David Seaman M D * Bradley Seel D’ M * James Segerson M D • Rajeev Sehgal DPM • Paola Seidel M D * Timothy Sell MD * Daniel Sellinger DPM * Thomas Setznick D O * Jeffrey Sendi D O * David Sengstock M D * Steven Serra D O * A Bala Setty M D * Donald Seyfried M D * Ashwin Shah M D * Ashwin Hemral Shah M D *D ip tiS h a h MD * Gunjan Shah M D *Piyu sh S h ah M D * Pradeep Shah M D *S arju S h a h M D * Deeb Shalhoub MD*/y3ulShamsuddin M D * Alice Shanaver D O * Christina Shanti MD * Rapnder Sharma M D * Robert Sharon M D * Daniel Sheesley D O • Sumatra Sheikh M I> * Craig Shelton DPM • Joseph Shen M D * Michael Sherman D O • Muaiad Shihadeh MD • Donald Shin M D • Ala Shuker M O • Daniel Shumaker M D * Athar Siddiqui M D • Jabeen Siddiqu Hamzavi M D^'ffiom as Siegel M D • John Sierant M D • Enrique Signori M D * Irene Signori MD * Oscar Signori M D *A n ilS il M D *EricSiiberg M O * John Siller M D * Scott Stive la M D * Michael Simms D O * Alexandria Simpson M O*AbduihadiSinan M D *ArunSingal M D * Sudarshan Singal M D * Daniel Singer D O * Lawrence Singer D PM *M an u e i Singer D O * Miles Singer D O * Richard Singer MD * A)it Singh M D * Frank Singh D O * Harsh nder S ngh MD * Mohinder Smgh Sandhu M D * Ajay Singla M D * Anvlta Sinha M D * Atindra Sinha MD * Bageshwari Sinha M D * Pramilla Sinha M O * Jerome Sitner D O * Sanford Sklar M D * Bruce Skotnik M D * Abraham Slaim D O *Jo h n Slaim D O * Charles Slone M D * Cheryl Smith D O * Donald Smith D D S *P e te rS m th M O • Robert Smith p O *T ro y Smith D O * Edwin Snoke M D * Chaman Sohai M D * Lincoln Solberg MD*SionSoleym ani M D • Robert Solomon M O * H i Song M D * Robert Songe M D * Ernest Sorini M D * Judy Sorovetz DO * Kevin Sprague M O * Edward Stack M D * Seth Stamberger M D * Jonathon State MD * Rebecca Steele DO * Matttiew Steffes, M D * Harold Stehlik, M D * Gregory Stephens, D O • Milton Stern DPM * Susan Stevens, D O * Peter Stevenson M D * Paul Stockmann M D * Robert Stomei D O * Peter Stratton M D * Steven Stryk M D * Urszula Studzinskl M O • F Suchyta DO * Mariya Suchyta M D • Kajoor Sudhakara M D * Usha Sud ndranath M D * Jiab Suleiman D O * Cheryl Sulisz MD• Nabil Sultani M D * Maik Burners, DPM * Janice Summers M D * Ross Summers, MD * Bhavam Sundram M D * James Sunstrum M D *Eric S u ris D O * Leela Suruli M D * Lynette Sutkowi Toomajian DO * Dionisia Sy M D * G u a t S y M D *N a ja m S y e d M O * Bernard Tabor D O *Z i a d Tahawi M D * Saleem Tahir MD *P au lTai DPM * Syed Taj M O * Walter Talamontt M O * S Keth Tarter MD *A blrTaw il M D * GhathTayeb M D * Sherry Taylor MD * Muhammad Tayyab MD * Vijayalakstimi Thandra M D * Krishnapillai Thavarajati M D * Paul Thomas D O * Shanti Thomas, M D * 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V e t e r a n s p a r k a t e s t a m e n t t o p e r s e v e r a n c e

If the people in this town have proven anything the last several years, it’s that they’re willing to step up and work for something m which they believe

The Plymouth youth commission proved that when it organized some of the fund-raising and the design of the new fountain m Kellogg Park The Friends of the Penn certainly proved it, not only keeping the Penn Theater from a near-certain razing, but raising enough money to keep it as an entertainment venue in downtown, as it has been for 41 years

But perhaps the quintessential story of perseverance is that of Plymouth Township resident Bob Zaetta, who for 14 years now has pushed, prodded, cajoled and, finally, convinced anyone and everyone who would listen th a t Plym outh needed a one-stop-shopping m em orial to Plymouth-area veterans of wars

Fourteen years That’s an incredible display of stick-to- itiveness for a guy who isn ’t even a ve teran For Zaetta, a retired U S history teacher, the dnve started in 1992 with his interest in the Civil War m onum ent known as “The Lady,” which currently resides m Riverside Cemetery

City officials told him the memorial park wasn’t going to happen unless he got all the veterans groups in town to agree to move their vanous memorials Along with the Civil War monument, at least four others are scattered throughout the city a memonai rock representing World W ar I I v e te ra n s in f ro n t o f th e W ilcox H o u se , a Korean/Vietnam memorial, also near Wilcox, a monu­ment to World War I veterans in front of Central Middle School, and a cannon representing the Spamsh-American War m Cannon Park on Farmer Street

Undaunted, Zaetta pushed on Support from some of the veterans groups came grudgingly, b u t eventually Zaetta won them over Now, though it’s been 14 years m the m aking, the long-aw aited Plym outh Com m unity Veterans Memonai Park took the first step toward reality last week when work began on the $550,000 project on city-owned property m front of Central Middle School The project was made possible after a $450,000 donation by the Plymouth District Veterans Memorial Foundation

Zaetta would be the first to point out the obvious It’s not solely his accomplishment He bad plenty of help His Memorial Park committee walked the long road together and got off at the last stop last week

The hope among committee members is the park can be dedicated on the Fourth of July Thanks to the efforts of Zaetta and his cohorts, that’s when the memonals will at last have a final resting place of their own

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M a y b e i t w a s a n a f g h a n t h e y p u l l e d o f f t h e s o f a , o r m a y b e i t w a s a b o x t h e y g r a b b e d f r o m t h e g a r a g e W h a t e v e r t h e y c h o s e , i t ’s l i k e l y k i d s w i l l u s e i t t o m a k e a p r e t e n d “ t e n t ” f o r t h e i m a g i n a r y g a m e o f c a i p p m g o u t

U n f o r t u n a t e l y , s o m e t i m e s o r d i n a r y p l a y t i m e b r i n g s w i t h i t u n w i t t i n g d a n g e r s . F o r i n s t a n c e , " N e v e r p u t a n y ­t h i n g o v e r a l a m p , l i k e c l o t h e s o r a b l a n k e t , n o t e v e n w h e n p l a y i n g , ” w a r n s t h e W e b s i t e f o r t h e U S F i r e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n K i d s ( u s f a f e m a g o v k i d s )

The Web site, and others found on an Internet search, are chock full of useful advice and games to teach chil­dren fire safety

But It’s this time of year — April 2 marks daylight-sav- |ng tim e — that parents need to take stock of simple safe­ty precautions around their homes For starters, warn fire officials, make sure each house has at least one working smoke detector Then twice a year — spnng and fall are good reminders — change the batteries, whether they need it or not

Fire safety isn’t something to yawn over Livonia, West ^Bloomfield, Garden City and Farmington all recorded at 3east one house fire m the first three m onths this year £ A woman and her two cats died March 4 m Farmington Siills, while a fire m Westland killed a 3-year-old child

Other families were luckier Smoke detectors on the sec­o n d level of a West Bloomfield home m February alerted a family which escaped unharmed from a fire and, m anoth­er tw o-sto ry house in Troy in D ecem ber, a res id en t escaped unharmed after being alerted by smoke detectors

Spring into action Sunday and make fire safety more than just child’s play

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‘Areni you proud of me, hon*? For once,! didn't need your cooking to remind meto chanqe the smoke alarm battenesr

Taxes creeping /

It appears that Proposal A, benefitii^ millions of homeowners in Michigan, is a thorn in the side of certain interests, the real estate industry among them

Some real estate professionals complain the law IS convmang people that it is bet­ter to stay put than buy another house ( ‘Proposal As impact goes beyond school binding,” Observer, March 19) This may be true, but there is a desirable aspect to it Staying put makes communities less liquid, therefore more stable, more social­ly fhendly, better cared for by owners holding longer onto their properties

The other advantage was temporarily lowered real estate tax which before Proposal A often was higher than mort gage payments Unfortunately, this low­ered tax IS creeping up, closer and closer to the level before Proposal A was enacted

Joseph Wira Plymouth

Not a 'FHend'According to former (Penn Theater)

co-owner Mr Tortora, “The Friends of the Penn i& a great group and doing a good service for the community” True’

He and his partner, Mr Kmght, appar­ently would like the community to believe they also are heroes in the ongo­ing Penn saga False'

While the community will be spending over $2 million to purchase, renovate and improve the Penn, hundreds of thousands of that money has gone into the pockets of Messrs Tbrtoraand Knight as their profit Certainly their capitahstic right But let’s call their action what it really was self-serving

With friends” like themMark Malcolm

Plymouth

Pay attentionAs a longtime resident and taxpayer of

Plymouth, I want to address the article on the front page of the Observer dated March 16 (“City talks dispatch dollars with Northville”)

I was very disappointed as I read through the artide Only township Chief Tom Tidenngton spoke out in terms of the issues other than dollars and cents

The a ty police department has limited manpower to begin with Should the decision be made to contract with Norfiiville Ibwnship for dispatch servic­es, city officers will need to transport their pnsoners to the Northville Township facility This is unacceptable to me I want my city officers m the city ready to respond to criminal activity I don’t want fiiem coming from Northviile Township

The article went on to say that when the township moves to its new building, it is changing its radio frequenty and will no longer be monitoring the city officers Doesn’t it seem logical that the current working relationship provides a certain blanket of secunty with officers from both agencies listening to each other’s activities and only moments away from each other m case of a police emergency’

LETTERSAs a taxpayer, and admittedly not a

police expert, I don’t want one of my city officers racing back to the city from Northville Ibwnship in the event of a senous incident It seems to me that the liability factor should that officer be involved in some kind of traffic mishap would be significant

This whole situation is simply unaccept­able to me The current situation wifii the two departments working together benefits both the a ty and township residents, our communities are safer because of the over­lap and current close workmg relationship It seems to me the aty is cutting off its nose to spite its face It sounds bke two kids on a playground arguing over which one owns the ball and can make the rules

Don t let the citizens of both commum ties end up paying the price for this child­ish behavior Sit down like adults and work out an agreement with US m mind Work out an agreement that keeps the best mter- ests of the residents, business owners and the safely of our officers m mind It isn’t always a question of dollars and cents

As a resident of this community, I am calling upon the people of these two com- mumties to let your voices be heard on this issue Call or write the city and town­ship boards and tell them to stop this fool­ishness and sit down and work ffiis out

I fully understand the finanaal situa­tion all communities face m today’s econ­omy and cute in the state revenue shar­ing But as a businessman, I also know this problem can be worked out keeping the best interest of the residents as the primary concern

In closing, township residents, don’t get too comfortable the article mentioned the possible layoff of dispatchers If that hap­pens, your officers are coming off the street to answer phones and deal wiffi pnsoners We’re all losers m this and we better wake up and take notice right now

Don’t let politics as usual rule the day, we have far too much at stake

J.W. HarveyPlymouth

Freedom is for everyoneI am surpnsed I wasn’t offered the

courtesy of a phone call before (Kurt Kuban) wrote (his) column (“FOIA request spnngs from the politics of per­sonal destruction,” Observer, March 23) Tony Bruscato has my cell phone number as well as my home phone number I can be contacted at anytime

As for the content of the column, I have to say, again, I’m surpnsed Newspapers have a long and distin­guished history of advocating openness m government and of holding public offi- aals accountable for their actions

Just d ^ ago, your newspaper ran a lengffiy column from the head of the Midugan Press Assooation asserting news­papers’ n ^ te under the FOIA (Reedom of Information Act) to examme the list of peo­ple with cnmmd convictions who are employed h y Michigan’s school systems

So, how IS my asserting my legal nght different from you asserting yours?

Indeed, my request appears far less invasive because I am seeking only the offiaal records of Mr Slavens as a school

board member The Michigan Press Assoaation is seeking documents that may incnmmate people for old crimes for which th ^ v e paid full restitution to soaety and which are unrelated to their current school positions

I shouldn’t have to remmd you, but free­dom K for everyone, not just your new^p^io:

Should I infer from your column that since the public should not be allowed to freely examme Mr Slavens’ public record as a school board member, you will con­demn him (and his liberal dhes) with equal ferocity when — and if — he runs for another office and talks about the records of other candidates’

Moreover, since the P-CCS has seen fit to charge me the astronomical fee of $11,000 for access to Mr Slavens public documents, will you call on the P-CCS to charge Mr Slavens the same amount before he is allowed to use the content of those documents in any future campaign’

Finally, the central question remains Why would M r Slavens — or someone actii^ on his behalf — attempt to subvert the public’s FOIA rights by leaking my private request to your newspaper unless there was something incnmmatmg m those documents’

The hyper-aggressive, over-the-top reaction by M r Slavens and his allies to a routine request should be wornsome to taxpayers, because if Mr Slavens is not using public money for pnvate gam, he has nothmg to fear and I am only wast­ing my time

Mike MurrayMurray Communications

Thanks for columnI wnte to thank Kurt Kuban for his

editonal comments (“FOIA request spnngs fix>m the politics of personal destruction,” Observer^ March 23)

Mr Murray can spin his efforts any way he wants, but you captured our bot­tom line It IS obvious that an intern can­not put this information together We work hard to honor our FOIA requests and did so with his request

I appreciate your efforts to paint this as It was As the superintendent of schools, I am grateful for your words

Dr. James Ryan, superintendent Plymouth Canton Community Schools

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QUOTABLE"I think it'$ important they're still thinking about the veterans. The truth is, they keep forgetting about the veterans, tskiny benefits evusy from them and forgetting what they sacrificed."- World War II veteran Harry Torossian, 80, of Canton, during a groundbreaking last week for the Plymouth Community

Veterans Memorial Park, whlcfTWill honor Plymouth and Canton veterans who served in America's wars

iCiCiv.homettnvnlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observers Eccentric 1 Thursday March 30 Z006 ( P ) A l l

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LETTERS

TomWatkins

I paid for my college education bending, weld- I ing and assembling Mustangs at the world’s ® largest industrial complex, die Ford Rouge

plant, in the late 1970s Long before robots and technology hit the factory floor, it was dirty, back­breaking work It was also a dark time for e U S auto industry as foreign companies were producing higher-quaiity cars at a lower price and drastically cutting into the domestic auto makers market share and profits American fac- tones were being shut down and workers were bfeing laid off Families were fleeing the state and bumper stickers proclaimed, “The last person to leave Michigan — please shut off the lights ”

^ Fast-forward a quarter of a

■ m century and, as Yogi Berra said, it f i IS “dejavu” all over again

Michigan’s unemployment rate * rivals the hurncane-ravaged

states of Mississippi and Louisiana The words Delphi,GM and Ford conjure up images of layoffs and fear, not quality

and jobs The initial response from the auto industry to change

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denial, blame, scape-goating, protectionism and, finally, acceptance of the problem and the devel­opment of appropriate strategic responses The auto industty m ^ e changes and was more com­petitive m the late ’80s and ’90s

History has clearly documented what happens to industries and individuals that foolishly attempt to deny and resist change With obal competition and technological advances, the auto industry, along with the rest of Michigan, is feang a rapidly changing, disruptive world that will contmue to defy predictability We are living m a world where ideas and work easily flow across the globe

Our public school system is at a similar cross­roads and IS winding through the classic response of denial, blame, scape-goatmg and protection­ism Without vision, innovation and productive change, our public schools will pensh

Public education in America represents the true Statue of Liberfy, takmg students from all backgrounds and giviUg them hope, skills, knowl­edge and opportunity for a bright fiiture Yet public education must adapt to the changing world by seeking ways to liberate educators and learners from the industrial model of the past This model chains students to a six-hour school day that is structured within the confines of a classroom or school building, when learning has become a multi-dimensional experience, where knowledge is available anytime and any place

We need to ask if our laws, policies, procedures and practices support the knowledge-age econo­my that our children are entenng Do they encourage and reward the digital revolution, boost technological innovation enhance stu­dents and workers skills and promote agile

entrepreneurship and lifelong learning‘s Can we afford multiple small school distncts with duplicative ^mimstrative costs? Can we afford not to address the legacy costs of health care and pensions that will continue to absorb any new investment the Legislature and governor commit to our schools' Is our system of educa­tion organized and structured to sulrvive and thnve in the 21st century?

The expectation of today’s student and employ­er is that learning will be more relevant and real What would a 21st century educational environ­ment look like with imagination, innovation and creativity that incorporates 21st century technol­ogy‘s

Imagine■ A time when all students have access to the

best learning institutions in the world■ A time when state policy makers set ngorous

academic standards and provide strong account­ability for success

■ ^ow ledge is gained in a network of learners connected country to country, school to scfrnol and student to student

■ A time when our children, via the Internet and e-learmng, can learn about children of China, India and Russia and also learn with them

Today, faced with competition and global tides, the auto industry is once again forced to change or pensh So too must our schools

Our collective quest must be to make these new global realities work for and not against us

We are living in a world where e underedu­cated and uneducated will be left behind The global economy rewards brainpower, regardless of its source, ongm or geographical location

The state and nation that adapts to change and invests m its people through qudity education will be the most prosperous It must be our col­lective goal to make Michigan that state and America that nation

Our biggest fear should not be the outsourcing of jobs to China Our greatest fear should be that the Chinese system of education is on steroids and producing more saentists, engineers apd mathematiaans, technology and other knowl­edge workers than we are

Memorization and assembly line learning must give way to imagination, innovation and creativi­ty This IS where the future of Michigan and America he

As Yogi Berra said “The future ain’t what it used to be ”

We need to imagine the possibilities with a great sense of urgency

Tom Watkins is a former Michigan state superintendent of schools H is report The New Education (R)evolution has gamed national and Internationa! attention The report can be found at www nacol org He can be reached at tdwatkms@aol com

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Northville Record Novi News South Lyon Herald and Milford Times

Don't blame RoveI differ with Kurt Kuban s opinion col­

umn Rather than Karl Rove, I believe that the Clintons, et al, were the political figures that initiated “political warfare” via lying, perjury, takmg no prisoners, etc

As for John Kerry, he was no Vietnam war hero Rather he was an opportunist in uniform with a 35mm camera to record his deeds and recommended himself for three Purple Hearts to ‘escape” the com­bat zone As long as he stayed in blue water (the South China Sea) he was happy When he went ‘brown water” inland his knees started knocking

Also for actions upon his return home, he was given a less than honorable dis­charge (by visiting the North Vietnamese in Pans), which was expunged by President Carter and upgraded to honor­able This document was never released m Kerry’s military records m 2004

Roger Kehrler Plymouth Township

Appreciated columnI appreciated Kurt Kuban’s column

about Mike Murray’s Freedom of Information Act request because it exposed Murray as a political hack and a bully

O f course, Bruce Patterson, Canton’s state senator, is a well-known bully him ­self, so it should come as no surprise that a surrogate of his would act in the same fashion

W hat’s a little surprising, though, is that a tactic like this would be used even before Mark Slavens has announced whether he 11 run

If Slavens runs, that will be two local Republicans who should be nervous about retaining their positions come November - -U S Rep Thad McCotter (challenged by Democrat Tony Trupiano) being the other

A growing number of young, educated professionals are tired of the bullying, smearing and incom petence that are trademarks of today's Republicans With voters given solid choices like Slavens and Trupiano, Patterson and McCotter might well be on the outside looking in when election results are tallied later this year

M a tt Haran Canton

Not tough on crimeThe recent events m Washington as well

as other Republican strongholds m the United States have the Republican Party members giving a wink and nod to the corruption and approving of criminal behavior

Once a party slogan of being tough on crime, the Republican Party is folding like

a deck of cards, unanimously, when faced with crime

The current scandal involving Mr Bush of illegal wiretaps of U S citizens within the U S , shows Mr Bush ignored the law prohibiting this The improper behavior of Mr Bush IS the wiretaps were permitted by Congress as long as the petitions for wiretaps were presented before a “secret court” for approval

There are two significant issues with y this scandal and one resulting complica- tion Mr Bush’s actions of ignoring the law demonstrate clearly he believes he is above the law and can routinely subvert the checks and balances within government required for a functioning democracy

The second issue is why he had b y p ass^ a “secret court’ to listen in on conversa­tions of U S citizens The only credible reason i& he was listening to wiretaps th a t would not pass the muster of being terron- 1st wiretaps

Maybe it is even a stretch, but not unlikely, the administration is wiretapping politick foes One thing we have learned with absolute certainty from Mr Bush is when a scandal breaks within this admin­istration, It is always worse than first reported

The current representation Within of the Republican Party is weak on crime This is a fact

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Make better decisionsI find It amazing that the O bserver tS

Eccentric has to explain the rationale for preserving freedom of speech on the opim ion page of the newspaper I f people write anti-Knollenberg letters it is due to dissatj- isfaction with his service in office and to the community N ew sw eek M agazine 's March 18, 2006 poll determined that 65 percent of people disapprove of Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq and his approval rating is a mere 36 percent Should N ew sw eek M a g a zin e be silenced \ too‘? W hat about those in the Repubhcan^^ Party tha t believe as the majority of Americans do’ Shall they be tossed out on their collective derrieres? ^

The sky will not fall on our heads if we " state the obvious tru th We have an m epf’' president who believes he is above the laW and the Constitution W hen did the USA become a totalitarian society m which freedom of dissent, freedom of speech, ^ freedom of opinion and freedom of privacy become un-American’’ W hen did we start sleepwalking through life? May we all make better decisions today, tomorrow, in November and m 2008

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c a r e e r w i t h n o r e g r e t sRichard Agmian said he will

have no regrets when he walks out of his office Friday capping a 30 year career m community newspapers

Dick Agmian leaves a legacy of strong community newspa pers not only at the Observer ef Eccentric, but at all the for mer HomeTown products he touched as chief executive offi cer, said Peter Neill, vice presi dent and general manager of the O ^ E

In the Observer & Eccentric market he is a community leader who worked tirelessly not only for his newspapers but for the community as a whole Dicks influence stretched far outside southeast Michigan and his national con tnbution to our business was rightfully recognized last year when Suburban Newspapers of America awarded him the Dean Lesher award for his contributions to the industry added Neill

Agmian spent his entire newspaper career working for Philip Power as president and CEO of HomeTown Communications Network until the chain was sold to the Gannett Corp m April 2005 Since then, he has served as president and publisher for the Observer ^ Eccentric and M irror Newspapers groups

I am not viewing this as a retirement, but rather as an opportunity to do something else, he said “Just not 60 hours a week

Agmian said he started out with Power as the finance guy, but decided to stay with the organization when he was given free rein to run the com­pany

My goal all along was to either own or run my own business, he said I started as the controller and then went from thereTEAMWORK

It pro\ed to be a mutually beneficial partneiship

D)tk Agini in h is been one ol the giants of the community newspaper industry Power said As CEO of HomeTbwn Communications Network over many years he helped lead the organization to the absolute forefront of our industry He understood with perfect clarit> both the essen tial role hometovra newspapers have in the everyday life of readers in their own communi­ties and the requirements of solid business management m the success of the company He excelled in both

Smart thoughtful, ethical, blessed with an outstanding work ethic, Dick Agmian set the standards for what a top manager should be, Power ■added 1 learned an enormous amount from him every day we worked together I’m delighted he has chosen to retire when at the absolute top of his game ”

Under Agmian s leadership, HomeTown Communications grew to include weekly news

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Dick Agmian will retire Friday after 30 years in the community newspaper business

papers m Ohio and northern Kentucky a daily newspaper in Livingston County, and tele- phonebooks throughout the state of Michigan

I would say moving into Livingston, and starting and then expanding the phone books were two significant accomplishments for the com pany he said Looking back, there were some other things we should have done that we didn t but you don t dwell on the past ”

INDUSTRY KUDOSAgmian s professional

accomplishments were made apparent last summer when he was named winner of the 2005 Dean Lesher Award

The award, presented by the Suburban Newspapers of America recognizes senior level executives who have pio­neered new concepts m subur ban and community newspa­per publishing provided civic leadership to the communities they serve enhanced the industry through leadership and produced outstanding newspapers all representing a lifetime of achievement

Agmian was nominated by Charles Lyons chief executive officer of Post Newsweek Media who in his letter said Agmi m iaimched one ol tht incsts iuc stul SI bml.) \n ne\^sptlpu ncL\oiks inilic country betoie it was popular to do so He ha.s commrtted countless hours to the industry and community organizations

And while it will be strange not to head to the office Monday morning Agmian said he plans +o staj plenty busy continuing to serve the many cmc and nonprofit organiza­tions he has held leadership roles in over the years, spend­ing more time traveling with his wife Diane and once the weather warms, lowering his handicap at his home course, the Oakland Hills Country Club

Agmian said he plans to stay in Birmingham, and hinted a run at public office may be in the future

Birmingham is a great town and if there is a way I can help keep it that way by running for elected office in the city then it is always a pos­sibility he said

RICHARD D . AGMIAN■ Hometown Birmingham■ Personal Mam ed to Diane Two daughters Dawn and Marla■ Education Ph B Wayne State University M B A Rutgers University■ Professional accomplish­ments CPA 1977 2005 pres dent and CEO HomeTown Communications Network Inc 1976 77 treasurer Suburban Commun cations Corp 1975 76 assistant to president Flavey Motors of Troy 1964 75 audit man sger Arthur Andersen S Co■ Associations 2003 present Board of Directors YMCA Foundation member investment Committee 2001 present Board of Directors Certif ed Audit of Circulation 2000 present trustee WII am Beaumont Hospital mem ber Investment Committee mem ber Aud t Committee 1999 2004 executive vice chairman 35th Ryder Cup Oakland Hills Country Club 1996 present Board of Directors Metropolitan YMCA 1991 present Board of Directors/trustee Corporat on for a Sk lied Workforce 1985 present Board of D rectors/trustee Walsh College chairman f nance and irve stn en t comm t ces member '^jd t Com^ tee M hgAbsoc d or 0 t f ed P b c Accountai^s D e tro t Presidents Organizat on Adcraft C ub of D e tro t Oakland Hills County Club■ Awards 2001 Paul H arrs Fellow Award Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club 2001 Commun tyS e rve e Award The Community House 2000 Childrens Coalition Media Merry Go Round Award 1998 Community Service Award Birmingham Bloomfeid Symphony Orchestra 1995 Village Players Superstar 1995 Volunteer of the Year on behalf of The Community House in Birmingham from the National Society of Fund Raising Executives■ Past civic/professtonal Involvement 2003 president Oakland Hills Country Club 1993 95 president The Community House 1985 86 president Suburban Newspapers of America 1982 89 Board of Directors Michigan Press Associat on

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YO U c o u l d p u t u p a s i g n i n t h ehome office that reads ‘Feng shut ts t verboten ”

Clutter and paper piles literally suck the life right out of a home office Look to th rte ft Paper on the floor Look to

-^he right Files that have sat for months Next to the printer are sheets of

paper pnnted from a computer of a newspaper article about that restaurant that sounded intriguing (at least it did three weeks ago), or those search engine results for airfare, hotels, car rentals

On the desk itself, financial articles are strewn about like leaves on a fall afternoon

And it all just sits there “It can be extremely overwhelming,

said Donna Lmdley, professional organ­izer at Organize Your World m Rochester Hills and a member of the National Organization of Professio||al Organizers

Clutter can be a problem when no system is in place said Rebecca DeLoy owner of Come to Order m Plymouth and also a professional organizer

“If you srt the mail down one day m the dining room, another day on the dishwasher or on a desk, you will have the mail all over the house There has to be a system for everything you do ’

“A lot of times (people) look at a pile of papers and they feel overwhelmed,” said Lon Drouillard, professional organizer with Design and Declutter in West Bloomfield ‘They end up jumping around the room

“The most important thing to do is to pick a project and finish it If you think of something else to do, nlake a note and get to this later’

SET UPLmdley says paper piles take up more

space because more junk mail hits the mailboxes, because of new privacy laws and so many people are on the do-not- call ’ lists

“E-mail IS a large reason for it (Computer users) feel the need to pnnt it out more”

But home office users also need filing systems not just on the computer, but in the traditional file cabinets, too

Lmdley advises her clients cleaning a home office to make space on the top of the desk

“Don t worry about the piles of papers, just set up enough room for a basic system,” she said “You want to have a system set up to handle papers to be filed”

And if today’s mail has bills that need to be paid or have some urgency to them, then place them somewhere where they won t get buried

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Organizing the bills on top of the desk will remind the office user to pay them , while other documents that don't require immediate attention can be filed and placed nearby for easy access

‘ If you set the mail down one day in the dining room, another day on the dishwasher or on a desk, yon will have the mail all over the house. There has to be a system for everything you do.'Rebecca DeLoyowner of Come to Order in Plymouth

PiLINGONW hen o rg a n izin g y o u r h o m e o ffic e , Donna Lm d le y sa ys y o u should ask th e fo llo w in g q u e s ­tio n s■ D oes this p a p e rw o rk require action? Is it recen t e n o u g h o r is it so m e th in g th a t IS ou tda te d ?■ Is it difficult to o b ta in a g a in , o r is it so m e th in g th a t can be c o n ve n ien tly p rin te d fro m y o u r co m p u te r? " If yo u can, th e n yo u can th r o w it o u t,' Lm d le y said■ H o w old IS It and w h a t is it? A n yth in g w ith ta x im p lica tio n s should be kept fo r seven ye a rs, and legal d o c u m e n ts should be held o n to p e rm a ­n e n tly'We have w h a t we call a FAT system Lm d le y said 'E v e r y tim e yo u pick up a piece o f pa p e r it’s e ith e r file a c t o r t o s s '

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Growing up I edways lis­tened to Tiger games on the radio

«K2^ere were always commer­cials for a bank Idon t remember which bank it was, which likely means the ads f^led, but I do remember that each commercial would end

with the announcer proudly saying, Member,

FDIC’I had no idea

what FDIC meant It could have meant Financially Doing It Carefully, or even Ferrets Dont Intimidate Cats

To me It was just a senes of letters that the bank seemed iqxSud of, and so I figured it had to be something really important

(The Web siteWWW FDIC com says, ‘an inde­pendent agency created by Congress m 1933, the FDIC supervises banks, insures deposits up to $100,000 and helps maintain a stable and scalnd banking system ” Well, I te t clears that u p )

Every day, we get so inundat­ed information it becomes impossible to tell what things mean, or if they matter 7^ome cable ^annels have fe® t>r three scrolls at the bot­tom of the screen, plus head- htai@s beneath them, someone taHimg in the middle, with weather and sports scores in the comers{iWhen you see acronyms

wisip by in their news blurbs, you barely have time to com­prehend them, much less ques­tion their meanings Even less lik% would be knowing if the letters mean anything for you

group of letters that colild mean something for you and your pet would be AAHA, and yes, it does say its acronym name like someone who caught R Kelly m their closet ( All ha* )

AAHA stands for the Amencan Animal Hospital Association This group was established in 1933 (oddly enough, the same year as the FDIC), and strives to make sure veterinary facilities attain and maintain a high level of quality in facilities and m prac­tice

A clinic needs to comply with most of the hundreds of AAHA requirements and pass a multiple-hour inspection by a consultant before it is certi­fied an AAHA hospital

This means that when you go into a hospital with the AAHA sticker on the door, you know the facility and practices within have been reviewed and have been deemed of a high quality by an experienced inspector

According to the AAHA Web site, W W W healthypet com, about 3,000 vet hospitals par­ticipate in the program, and there they list them online

AAHA evaluations aren’t required by law, but occur only when those mnning the clinic decide to be evaluated This shows even further the com­mitment toward excellence of those who have achieved certi­fication

When you see the AAHA sticker, you don’t have to know what the letters mean You can just rest easier knowing the people working there have made a commitment toward having solid, high-quality facil­ities and practices

Just like the FDIC makes sure to keep your deposits safe, AAHA works to help make sure your pets are safe, by making sure vetennary dimes stay reliable and up to date

Vetennary medicine also has the AVMA, JAVMA, SEMV- MA, SCAVMA, AJVMR, TNAVC, and I believe there’s a farming group called EIEIO We 11 discuss those at a later date j

VET-A-VISITOnce again, Michigan State

University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will have its annual open house, Vet-a-

Visit, at the Veterinary Medical Center, on campus in East Lansing It is scheduled for Saturday, Apnl 8

Along with seeing some of the amazing facilities at the MSU Vet Hospital, you also get to talk to vet and vet tech stu­dents and faculty, which might help some of the young people who want someday to become a veterinarian or a vetennary technician

Although the open house attempts to attract vet school hopefuls, it also has lots to see and do that a family should enjoy, such as the multiple large animals

Cows can be milked, and a few have fistulas, which are like windows that open up to let you look into their stom­achs

A little less iclty will be a pet­ting zoo, with all of the ani­mals’ insides safely hidden under skin

People who will have ideas on small animals also will be there, talking about things like picking out the right dog breed for you, ideas about the best pet health care, and discus­sions of those medical ques­tions that vets get asked all the time - such as, ‘Can dogs see m color?”

Vetennary blood banks, something relatively new, will also be explored

Its not all about medicine and seeing just how fast tech­nical talk can bore children

It’s animals like horses and sheep, with vets and vet stu­dents answenng questions about them It’s learning about setting up a fish tank, includ­ing recommendations on fish types

It’s about seeing live Michigan raptors on display (No, not the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park^) Being close to hawks, owls or whatever they have available will certainly be impressive

Very important procedures will be performed at the Stuffed Animal Surgery Clinic

Here vetennary students will examine and treat your favorite stuffed animal and will be

happy to accept a donation of a new stuffed animal for less for­tunate children

Most importantly, Vet-a- Visit gives youngsters of all ages who are thinking of a career in vetennary medicine a chance to get a taste of it, and to have fun while doing it

Roundtable discussions are planned so those interested m the field can ask questions and find out if this is what th ^ want to do

As a personal note, at Vet-a- Visit 1989, two vetennary stu­dents did a display about fleas, creating a large background for their booth that looked like a newspaper, with the heading of The Hea Press

The booth won as the visitor favonte, which meant a $50 prize for the vet students who created it

One of those students was me, and frankly I did most of the work

I still haven’t received the $50, or even the $25 that was my half

I should note, I’m not bitter about it It has been 17 years I’ve let it go Really Totally Not even a th o i^ t

But if you happen to see someone there who might be able to get me my nghtful pnze, you might mention it in passing You know, no big deal

Anyway, the event runs from 9 a.m to 4 p m on Saturday, April 8, and admission is free Check out wwwvetavisit com or call (517) 355-0001 for more information

TVeat yourself and the family to a spnngtime Saturday visit to MSlTs campus

You could get lots of great memories, and could give young people lots of great dreams for the future

Dr. Brad Davis is the medical director for the VCA of Garden City 2085 Inkster Road Garden City 48135 Mail questions and comments there He is also one of the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show Animdl Talk Visit the Web site at wwwAnimaltaikradiocom Em ail questions or comments to brad@ani maitalkradio com

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EThe annual Don t Guess oil Test! program, co-spon- ored by Michigan State Jniversity Extension, local \ igencies and local retailers, nakes soil nutrient testing ivailable to home gardeners From Saturday, April 1, through Sunday, Apnl 23,

lome gardeners can obtain in MSU soil nutrient test kit it the special price of $14 per

|ampleI During Don t Guess Soil Test’, customers may drop off

soil samples at participating retailers Delivery to the MSU soil testing laboratory is pro­vided at no extra charge

Soil test results are mailed to the customer after the analysis and interpretation have been given, usually with­in four weeks

For a list of Wayne and Oakland county participating retailers, see www land­scape org

The soil test includes an analysis for pH (acidity), phosphorus (P), potassium

(K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and organic matter

The organic matter test is an essential component for understanding soil health, available as part of the soil test kit only during this pro­gram

Gardeners should consider have their soil testing for nutrients for the following reasons

■ To identify nutrients already m the soil

■ To identify appropnate options for fertilizer

■ To obtain information useful for assessing plant growth problems

■ To identify whether the sojl has ample organic matter

Without a soil test, fertiliz­er applications for lawns and gardens are guesswork

Over-application of fertil­izers can pollute local lakes and rivers, rum plants and waste money

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Gorman'S saleGormans Home Furnishings and Interior Design will host a special spring warehouse sale 10 a m to 5 pm Saturday A p rils and noon to 5 p m Sunday April 9 at Gorman s Furniture Warehouse in Farmington HillsGorman s Furniture Warehouse is at23231 Industrial Park Drive betweenNine and 10 Mile roads Industrial ParkDrive IS off Halsted which is betweenHaggerty and DrakeFor more information call(248)4739131Ail one of a kind merchandise - including customer cancellations and

as IS bedroom furniture sOfas dm mg room sets upholstery furniture and entertainment centers - will be available at discounted prices Recently closed out merchandise including collections from Stanley Lexington and Drexel Heritage will also be featuredGorman s associates and design con suitants will be on hand to assist cus tomers with their selections

Antiques showThe 16th annual Community House Antiques Show will take place 10 a m to 6 p m Friday Saturday April 7 8 at The Community House 380 S Bates south of Maple (15 Mile) and between Southfield Road and Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham Admission IS $8More than 40 booths will showcase a wide variety of items The Antiques Show Cafe will be open noon to 3 p m both daysA Preview Party is scheduled 6 9 p m Thursday April 6 at The Community House Tickets are $125 with admission a t6 p m o r $65 with admission a t 7 pmA fashion show and brunch is sched uled 9 30 a m April 7 at the Townsend Hotel 100 Townsend m Birmingham Vintage apparel from the 1920s to 1980s will be presented Reservations are $50 and include admission to the showChampagne and Chocolates is sched uled 530 8 p m April 7 at The Community House The event will give younger collectors a chance to browse for antiques while enjoying cham pagne and chocolates Reservations are $25A Passion for Everyday Vintage a seminar and book signing by Alison and Melissa Houtte is scheduled 915 a m and 1015 a m April 8 at The Community House The fee is $15 and includes admission to the show Fonnform eton call The Community House at (248) 644 5832 or v s t WWW communityhouse com

Saarinen guides sought Become a guide at the spectacular Art Deco style Saarinen House on Cranbrook campus in Bloomfield Hills The house was the home of Finnish American architect Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook s resident architect from 1925 to 1950 and his wife textile designer Loja Saarrnen Training includes four two hour ses sions in April May followed by a two week practice period Saarinen House touring season is May through October Guides have a flexible sched uleFor more information contact Curator of Education Elena Ivanova at (248)645 3314 e mail eivanova@cran brook edu

The Baby's RoomUSA BABY will host a Grand Reopening of The Baby s Room store in Novi Saturday April 1The store a franchisee of USA BABY is at 27782 Novi Road between 1 96 and 12 Mile on the back side of the Novi Office Center The Baby s Room will have its Once a trimester sale April 1 to June 4 Call (248)380 3510 The Baby s Room carries furniture and accessories for infants and offers designer room vignettes that show

how a baby s room can look in various styles colors and finishes Also at the Novi store is ChildSpaqe a section of furniture and accessories for young children and teenagers

Home decorHaberman Fabrics 905 S Mam in Royal Oak offers a variety of home decor classes for different sewing skill levelsCall(248)5410010 email ContactUsilHabermanFabrics com or visit WWW HabermanFabrics com The schedule includes Simple Curtain (Mondays April 3 1 7 cost is $60) and Beginner Pillow (Mondays April 10 24 $60)in Simple CUrtain beginners will Id afn how to sew as they dress up living room bedroom kitchen or bathroom windows Students will make a simple rod pocket window treatment lined or unlined to use alone or over blinds or shades They will leave with a custom curtain that tits their decor In Beginner Pillow beginning sewers will learn the basics while making two decorative square or rectangular pil lows using bias cut fabric covered cording and inserted trims Many of the techniques taught will apply to future home decoratiqg classes

Get organizedLearn organizational secrets from a professional organizer in a class offered by Henry Ford Community College s Center for Lifelong Learning (CL2)The class Simplify Your Life - Get Organized Nowi will take place Tuesdays April 4 n atH FCCs Dearborn Heights Center 22586 Ann Arbor Trail between Warren Avenue and Outer DriveCost IS $39 for Dearborn School District residents $44 for non resi dentsTo register or for a complete list of CL2 courses cal! (877) 855 5252 or visit wwwhfcc edu/CL2 Learn how to begin organizing your belongings how to set up paperwork systems and where to donate unused items

AuctionJoseph DuMouchelle of Grosse Pointe Farms international auctioneers appraisers and graduate gemologists will have an auction of jewels and timepieces 6 30 p m Tuesday April 4 at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn (doors open at 6 p m )An exhibition and inspection will take place 11 a m to 5 p m Friday and Saturday at 17 Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms Fo rn fo rm a to n call (313) 884 4800 or (800)475 GEMS or visit wwwdumouchelleauction com

Crossing Flatland Crossing Flatland New Designs by Scott Klinker an exhibit of new prod ucts for the home by the Cranbrook Academy of Art designer in residence continues to Sunday April 2 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield HillsThe museum is at 39221 Woodward between Long Lake and Lone Pine roadsAdmission is $6 for adults $4 for ages 13 and over full time students with ID and ages 65 plus free for ages 12 and underCall (877) GO CRANBrook (462 7262)For 24 hour recorded information call (248) 645 3323

Grafters wanted St Damian of Westland is seeking crafters for its annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show which will take place 9 a m t o 3 p m Saturday A pril8 For more information call (734) 721 4758 or e mail neliusdJcomcast net Send calender items at least two weeks ahead of the event to Mary Klerruc At Home Editor Observers Eccentric Newspapers 805 E Maple Birmingham 48009 e mail mklemMometownlifecom fax (724) 5917279 or (248) 6441314

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Farmington Garden ClubThe Farmington Garden Club will meet at noon Monday April 3 at the Longacre House on the west side of Farmington Road between 10 and 11 MileIn Full Bloom Flowers and Plants in Art will be the topic Unda Wells of the Detroit Institute of Arts will present slides that go through history to discover the spe cial meaning behind flowers and plants and how they are used in art Guests are welcome

Livonia Garden Club The Livonia Garden Club will meet at 7 3 0 p m Tuesday April 4 at the Livonia Senior Center Farmington and Five Mile roadsJane Suhaii of Planterra Tropical Greenhouses will present a program on the care and nurturing of tropical plantsVisitorj are welcome

Bag bunniesThe Hill^Daie Garden Club Junior Gardeners Workshop-featuring bag bunnies for ages 5 to 12 parents and younger siblings - will take place 10 a m Saturday A p rils at the Downtown Farmington Library Pre registration is requested Call the library at (248) 553 0300

Downriver Rose Society The topic will be Antique Roses when the Downriver Rose Society meets 7-9 p m Wednesday April 5 at the Brownstown Community Center 21311 Telegraph between Sibley and West Road in Brownstown The public may attend Admission is freeFor more information call Mike at (877) 860 5364 or Nancy at (734) 461 1230Speaker Paul Banish has grown antique roses for decades His talk will feature the history of these fra grant roses and how they ve been enjoyedBanish will use colorful slides of roses in his garden to disclose which antique roses are especially well suit ed to Michigan

Healthy lawn care A free Healthy Lawn Care Workshop is scheduled 7 8 30 p m Thursday April 6 m Room 304 at the Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois The registration desk and table dis plays will open at 630 pm Advance registration is requested Cali Karen Bever at (248) 288 5150 weekdays or e mail LFDean@aol com to register or to receive a program flyer by mailThis areawide workshop is intended for residents who want to improve the quality of their lawn in an environ mentally friendly way Topics to be covered include soil health soil nutri ent testing mowing fertilizing meth ods fertilizer selection watering

weed management and starting a lawn from scratch with compost The featured speakers are profession al landscapers Tim Doppel of Atwood LawnCarelnc JimBernsofBerns Landscaping Services Inc and Jim Mackinder of Natural Organic Landscapes

Orchid showThe Michigan Orchid Society Palm Sunday Orchid Show will take place noon to 5 p m Saturday and Sunday April 8 and 9 at Laurel Park Place Mall 37700 W Six Mile at Newburgh just east of 1 275 in Livonia Admission is free

Secrets of prosThe Edsel & Eleanor Ford House lec ture series will teach gardeners of all talents this season s new and improved techniques To celebrate National Gardening Month in April Ford House is offering its Grounds for Gardening lecture senes with gardening expert and columnist Nancy Szerlag The cost for each lecture is $9 To buy tickets call Ford House at (313) 884 4222The series continues with Secrets of Gardening Pros at 7 30 pm Wednesday April 5 Attendees will learn how to incorporate the latest potions and lotions into everyday gar dening routinesFord House is at 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores For more information about Ford House go to WWW fordhouse org or call (313) 884 4222

Metropolitan Rose SocietyThe Metropolitan Rose Society will m e e ta t715 p m F rid a y A p ril7a tth e Royal Oak Senior/Community Center 3500 Marais east of Crooks and north of 13 MileAndrea Maceri will talk about pruning roses this springAdmission is free The public may attendFor information cal! (248) 689 9529

Royal Oak Garden ClubThe Royal Oak Garden Club will pres ent Growing and Harvesting Herbs for Tea Blenders by Patricia Sagert a cer tified tea etiquette consultant and member of the Herb Society of America 1 p m Monday April 10 at the Royal Oak Public Library Admission is free The library is at 222 E 11 MileFor more information call Sherry Jurva at (248)280 2540

Garden Club of DearbornThe Garden Club of Dearborn meets noon to 1 p m the second Monday of the month at Mitchell Hall at First Presbyterian Church 600 H Brady in DearbornA Dearborn Treasure Our Floodplain Forest Will be the topic April 10 Orin Gelderloos director of the University of Michigan Dearborn Environmental

Interpretive Center will present an interesting look at species and growth factors in the Rouge River floodplain For membership information or a list ing of programs and speakers call JudyH e n na t (313)278 9396

Garden design Michael Saint of Good Earth Landscape & Interior Design of Clarkston announces a new class Designing Your Garden from the Inside OutThe class will take place Tuesdays April 11 to May 2 at The Community House 380 S Bates in Birmingham Fee IS $125 To register and for more information call (248) 594 6401 or visit wwwcommunityhouse com You II design a small garden using the view from your favorite window and incorporating hardy perennials shrubs and bulbs to make the most of all seasonsBring snapshots of different views of the area from inside the house and from the outside area of the garden itselfMaterials needed are a sketch pad drafting and colored pencils erasers a drafting slot guide and the standard plastic slot guides fo r drawing circles and triangles

Garden partyEnglish Gardens will celebrate April s National Gardening Month with its Annual Garden Party Weekend Saturday Sunday April 12 at all six storesThe weekend will feature free semi nars refreshments and a look at what s new for 20D6 English Gardens stores include loca­tions in West Bloomfield (phone (248) 8517506) Royal Oak/Troy (phone (248)280 9500) Ann Arbor (phone (734) 332 7900) and Dearborn Heights (phone (313) 278 4433)Among the featured speakers will be Roger Swam former host of PBS s The Victory Garden Janet Macunovich professional gardener and writer and experts from English Gardens Swam s presentation The Foundations of a Good Container Garden will take place Saturday Times are 10 a m in Royal Oak 1 p m in West Bloomfield and 4 pm in Ann Arbor For more information visit wwweng iishgardens com or call an English Gardens store

School of Gardening The Michigan School of Gardening presents a variety of classes for dif ferent levels at The Community House in Birmingham 380 S Bates Michigan School of Gardening 29429 Six Mile in L vonia just west of Middlebelt Troy Continuing Education 201W Square Lake Road Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N Dixboro in Ann Arbor and Goldner Walsh Nursery 559 Orchard Lake Road in Pontiac north of Square Lake Road and east of

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Nature programThe Junior League of Detroit in con junction with the Belle Isle Nature Zoo conducts a free educational nature program for children 1 3 p m the third Saturday of each month at the Belle Isle Nature Center The program includes a guest speak er fun craft project snack and book giveaway It is open to the public and groups are welcome For more information call the Junior League of Detroit at (313) 881 0040 The last event this spring will take place June 17 The programs will resume in the fall Send calendar items a t least two weeks ahead o f the event to Mary Klemic A t Home Editor Observers Eccentric Newspapers 805 E Maple Birmingham 48009 e mail mklemic^hometownlifecom fax (734) 5917279 or (248) 644 1314

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The biggest thing is don’t worry about the other piles, Lindley said There s a saying that today s mail is

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I ask them if they want it neat and tidy or whether they can find things, and they always say they want it (set up) so they can find things,’ she said

Home office users need to look for an efficient use of space and select materials that are beautiful

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Insh moss conjures up images of soft, lush greenery, of plants carpeting the ground and swal­lowing up rums of a craggy Irish castle

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The problem is that a number of plants are called Insh moss The only traits these plants share are being moss-like and green They don t even necessar­ily grow m Ireland

You may know one of the Insh mosses under the name baby’s- tears, a houseplant whose creep­ing stems are smothered beneath a mantle of leaves Each shamrock-green leaf is only a quarter of an mch long

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Give this Insh moss some shade, constantly moist soil and consistently warm tempera­tures, and it will swallow up, if not the walls of an Insh castle, at least the walls of a flowerpot

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Their colors range from nch, lush greens to those that have metallic or iridescent tints Some are even bronze or bluish - the latter colors won’t, of course, recall the rolling hills of Ireland

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“There are a dozen 4-foot-by- 4-foot sections of concrete, sep­arated by 2-inch strips of wood Some of the squares have nsen, some remain as placed ongi- nally, and others have dropped

“A contractor has told me that the solution is to demohsh the existing concrete and pour new Is this the only way’”

Until recently your contrac­tor would have been correct, but that IS no longer the case There is an economically pleas­ant alternative that will save you about half the cost of removal and replacement

In large commercial projects where concrete floors often are placed in sections, it has been standard practice for years to raise shifted or settled concrete sections, rework the earth below (usually the cause of the problem to begin with), and put the concrete back, creating a new, level finish

A method called the Allen Process, after its developer, Alfred Allen of Napa, Calif, uses powerful air bladders to raise concrete without breaking it The ground under can then be leveled and compacted, and the concrete is re-situated

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Add frittata to that Easter brunch menu

Eggs which embody the renewal of spring are per feet as both a decoration and a dish on the Easter table For a festive brunch dish that I S color ful and tasty as well as healthful, try an easy-to- make frittata an

egg dish Italian in origin, but now adapted in many countnes from Spam to Vietnam

Health-conscious people used to worry about eating egg yolks which are high m cholesterol But it is satu rated fat - not the cholesterol in food that raises the cholesterol level m our H^^od Tire American Heart ^sociation (AHA) suggests a limit of l^ree or four eggs a week for healthy ^ u l t s If eating high cholesterol foods is stnctly off limits, use choles- ^ o l-fre e liquid egg substitutes and the whites alone

Instead of tlie ham or other forms of pork so often found m fnttatas the Asian-style version below uses shrimp and other, more healthful ingredients

The broccoli called for contains sul foraphane, one of the many powerful phytochemicals that help protect us against cancer and other serious ill­nesses The scallions and red onion offer other phytochemicals, as do the garlic and ginger

Scientists who study phytochemi cals believe that the power of each individually is magnified m what they call a synergistic effect when they eire combined, as m this particular recipe Sesame-Ginger Frittata with Broccoli and Shrimp The frittata is one of four found m AICRs The New American Plate Cookbook vhich fea tures 200 health protectne recipts foi dishes ranging from soup to dessert

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2 cups/rinch pieces of broccoli florets2 or 3 scallions trimmed and finely

chopped1 cup finely chopped red on on1 cup fresh bean sprouts5 ounces peeled cooked shrimp cut

into/rinch pieces (about 1/rcups) /deaspoon toasted sesame oil /deaspoon freshly ground black pepper3 large eggs4 large egg whites2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon cold water 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce t teaspoon rice vinegar Ismail garlic clove minced k teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger /2teaspoon sugarh cup fat free reduced sodium chicken

brothCanola o t spray

In a medium bowl, combine the broc coll scallions onion bean sprouts, shrimp, sesame oil and pepper

In another bowl whisk the eggs egg whites and flour until the lumps are almost gone about 2 minutes Pour it over the vegetable mixture mix well with a fork and set it aside Preheat the broiler

In a cup, dissolve the cornstarch m 1 tablespoon cold water In a small pan bring the soy sauce, vinegar garlic, gin ger, sugar and broth to a boil over medi­um heat Stir cornstarch mixture to re blend add to the hot liquid and whisk until the sauce is thickened and translu cent

Coat a large, ovenproof skillet with canola oil spray and heat over medium- low heat Stir the egg/vegetable mixture and transfer to the skillet smoothing the mixture into an even layer Cook about 4 minutes or until the eggs are set and the bottom is browned Place the skillet under the broiler for about 2 minutes, until the top is browned and the center is almost dry Loosen the frit­tata from the skillet with a spatula and slide It onto a serving dish

Cut the fnttata into quarters and serve with the w4rm sauce spooned over the wedges

Makes 4 servingsPer serving 197 calones 7 g total fat

(2 g saturated fat) 14 g carbohydrate 20 g protein 2 g dietary fiber, 245 mg sodium

Recipe courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research

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Toula Patsalis discusses pressure cookers in the kitchen of her home m Plymouth

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emember the old pres- i sure cookers'^Remember the weights used to help pressurize

the pots’Then you probably remem­

ber the horror stories from grandparents or parents about explosions generated from those older pots, spray­ing sauce or stews all over the kitchen

Toula Patsalis does But today’s pressure cookers are safer and the former owner of Kitchen Glamor and culi­nary instructor has written a cookbook about these mas sive stainless steel pots used to create delicious dinners

The Pressure Cooker Cookbook is actually Patsalis third book on the topic She had a self-pub­lished book in October 1990, a second in 1994 published by HP Books and the third last month by Penguin Group USA Books

The new cookbook con­tains 100 updated recipes from the second book and 150 new ones that incorpo­rate todays cooking trends with Asian and Italian dish­es

A few years after the sec-Wfiite beans, penne pasta and Italian sausage make this pasta fagioli good

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Broccoli, bell pepper and tomatoes dress up the dinner table with color accented with lemon juice and olive oil

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Eleanor and Ray Heald

About a year and a half ago, we wrote about the Bordeaux wine crisis

To recap a Bordeaux wine glut began in 1997 because consumers around the planet deemed prices too high for the quality With the superior 2000 vintage, higher pnees held and wine aficionados bought

In the ensuing years, m addition to vineyard overproduction, another problem for wmemakers reared its head when the French reduced their

wine consumption after the French government cracked down and enforced a 0 05 percent alcohol tol­erance for drivers

CRISIS EASINGAccording to Frans Roskam,

winemaker for his family’s Chateau Cantenac, a St -Emiliop Grand Cru property, the French government is now encouraging and Subsidizing a vine pullout, particulaiiy at proper­ties unsuited for growing the best grapes

“Its working slowly,” Roskam, whose property is not m crisis, said “There was major overproduction m 2004 but yields were lower m 2005 and it will prove to be a very mce vintage

On the horizon, Roskam sees those lacking passion for the wine business dropping out Those pro­ducers whose wines are not seUing, because they are essentially mfenor, will drop out Well-known chateaux,

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K n o w p a r s n i p s ,Th e parsnip is a w on­

derfu l, nutritious, starch y ro o t vegetable - cream - colored, conical, looking a bit like a white c a rro t, it tastes like carrot, celery and parsley with a touch o f potato thrown In

Yo u can puree p a rs n ip s fo r soup or roast them in^ chunks along w ith o th e r r vegetables T h e y 're v e ry versatile, and th e ir sweef« n u tty flavor goes well i with smoky and salty fo o ds, including ham and* bacon | “

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Haddock, veggies in foil makes for easy dish wine^ w w • r D n w p A r ,!

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Fish cooked en papillote is going to be a winner, whether the packaging is greased parchment paper, as in the onginal French method, or today’s more common alu­minum foil

The feast the diner unwraps consists of moist and tender pieces of fish, to which well- seasoned vegetables may have been added, plus a flavorful broth

If you haven’t yet tned it, the following haddock recipe will help I t’s a m o i^ the test- ed-beyond-doubt selection the editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine set out in their new cookbook, The Best L igh t fliecipe (America’s Test Kitchen, 2006, $35)

The front cover tells us the book offers “300 lower-fat recipes that put flavor first ” Detailed documentation of the painstaking process of developing these recipes is

included, in classic Cook's Illustrated style

The range is wide, from appetizers and salads, pasta and mam dishes through quick breads and desserts Each recipe comes with a nutrition analysis, often underlined with before-and- after companson panels

The book’s fish-en-papillote recipe for haddock uses foil and, naturally, the ingredients and cooking times that won out during experimenting

Cod, red snapper, thick sole fillets, halibut, and tilapia also work well in this recipe, the book tells us Ask your fishmonger to remove the skin from the fillets

The packets maybe assem­bled several hours ahead of time and refrigerated, but they should be baked just before serving Because the fish IS sealed tightly in the packet, It will continue to cook out of the oven To pre­vent overcooking, open each packet promptly after baking

H a d d o c k W i t h Z u c c h i n i a n d T o m a t o e s e n P a p i u o t e

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 medium garlic cloves mincedor pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)

1 teaspoon minced freshoregano leaves

/s teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and ground black pepper3 medium plum tomatoes

(about 12 ounces) cored seeded and chopped into/z inch pieces

2 medium zucchini (about 6ounces each) sliced'/nnch thick

4 haddock fillets 1 inch thick(about 6 ounces each)

'A cup minced tresh basil leaves

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 4502 F

Combine the oil, garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, y* tea­spoon salt, and ’/a teaspoon pep­per in a medium bowl Measure half of the oil mixture into a separate medium bowl and toss

gently with the tomatoes Add the zucchini to the remaining olive-oil mixture and toss to coat

Cut four 12-inch squares of heavy-duty foil and lay them flat on a work surface Shingle the zucchini m the center of each piece of foil Season the fillets with salt and pepper and place on top of the zucchini Top the fish with the tomatoes, then tightly crimp the foil into packets

Set the packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the fish just flakes apart, about 20 minutes Carefully open the packets, allowing the steam to escape away from you, and let cool bnefly Smooth out the edges of the foil and, using a spatula, gently push the fish, vegetables and any accumulat­ed juices out onto warmed din­ner plates Sprinkle with the basil before serving

Makes 4 servingsNutrition information per

serving 240 cal, 9 g total fat (15 g saturated), 95 mg chol, 5 g carbo , 35 g pro , 2 g fiber,410 mg sodium

C u t d o w n c a lo r ie s w it h s t e a m e d fis hBY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

“A perfectly steamed piece of fiesb fish is so pure and deli­cious that It will make you for­get you are eating healthy”

TTiat endorsement comes from the editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, in their new cookbook The Best L i ^ t R eape (America’s Test Kitchen, 2006, $35), m a fea­ture dubbed “N am ing Fish 101 ” The book focuses on lower-fat recipes that have been developed to teep the fla­vor of the ongmals

On fish steaming, the advice includes steaming tm es for different kinds offish Tbe edi­

tors point out that the temper­ature, -thickness and quality of the fish will all influence the cooking time and suggest cooks use the following recom­mendations as guidelines

Start checking the fish for doneness before the suggested time to avoid overcooked fish I f you are going to be steaming a fish that is not listed on the chart below, compare it to a fish on the chart that has simi­lar texture and thickness

For simple steamed fish Fit a large Dutdi oven with a li^ tly oiled steamer basket FiH the pot with water until it just touches the bottom of the basl^t Bnng flie water to a

boil Gently lay the fish in the steamer basket, cover, and cook, following the times in the following chart Remove the fish from the steamer and let sit for 5 minutes before serv­ing

Steaming times Arctic char fillet (1 inch

thick) 5 to 7 minutes Bluefish fillet (3/4 to 1 inch

thick) 6 to 8 minutes Cod fillet (1 inch thick) 6 to

8 mmutesFlounder and sole fillet (1/4

to/s mch thick, thin ends tucked under) 4 to 6 minutes

Grouper fillet (1 to 1/2 inches thick) 10 to 12 mmutes

Haddock fillet (1/2 to 1 inch

thick) 5 to 7 minutes Halibut fillet (1 inch thick),

steak (1 inch thick) 6 to 8 minutes

Monkfish fillet (1 inch thick) 10 to 12 minutes

Salmon fillet (I’A inches thick), steak(l/-ttol/amches thick) 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare, 7 to 9 mmutes for medium

Sea bass fillet (1 to 1/ inches thick) 8 to 10 minutes

Red snapper fillet (I’A inches thick) 8 to 10 minutes

Tilefish fillet (3/4 to 1 mch thick) 6 to 8 minutes

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CHATEAU CANTENACVery good wmes, made from

grapes grown on superior soils, and sensible pricing have kept Chateau Cantenac from expen encmg the full brunt of the ongoing, yet easing Bordeaux wme cnsis These wines are worth your attention

A recent tasting of Chateau Cantenac wmes from vintages 2000 and forward allowed us to compare notes from a tasting in June 2004

■ 2000 Chateau Cantenac ($40), a blend of 75 percent merlot and 25 percent cabernet franc, retained its powerful mouthfeel, generous, layered black f i^ t nuances and sub stantial length A savvy buy from an excellent -vintage

■ 2002 Chateau Cantenac ($31), which IS a similar blend, has lost some of its baby fat yet retained black raspberry fruit in a nicely balanced and struc­tured wine with good length in the finish

■ 2003 Chateau Cantenac ($33), is significantly more ele­gant than many Bordeaux wines that became victims of the record heat during the growing season

Because the fhiit was nper than IS typical, Roskam backed off on the oak to craft a well- balanced pour with plenty of grip and dark fruit perceptions hanging long m the finish This wme will be available next month

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Wme labeled Chmat de Chateau Cantenac, St -Emihon Grand Cm, is made from specif­ic, superior blocks and rows in the -vineyard

■ 2002 Chmat de Chateau Cantenac ($45) is big and gen erous, displaying lush dark fhuts Alaller wine at this pnce

■ 2003 Climat de Chateau Cantenac ($45) is more of everything found m the 2002 It may be atypical because of the extraordinarily hot -vintage but It IS nch, lovely and delicious

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BY T H E ASSOCIATED PRESS

I Classic risotto is hardly leffortless fare, what with all that stirnng over a hot stove But Its appeal is enough for cooks to leap at smart ways to jcut short the prep part, and Still get the great taste

Vegetarians especially will appreciate this solution, a 'nsotto using instant brown nee and a creamy Neufchatel cheese This makes a nch, nutty-tastmg stand-m version that may well become a family [favorite

The recipe, from the Apnl- May issue o f Eatm gW ell maga­zine, bursts with a vanety of v ^ ta b le s that offer a colorful foretaste of spnng asparagus, green peas and red bell pepper But you can substitute any veg-

VEGETARIANetables you wish for the asparagus and bell pepper

To make it a perfect vegetan- an mam course, add a salad You can also serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken or steak

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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion diced Ateaspoon salt2 cups instant brown rice 4 cloves garlic chopped 2/2CUPS vegetable broth or

reduced sodium chicken broth

1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into/nnch pieces

1 red bell pepper finely diced

1 cup frozen peas thawed 4 ounces reduced fat cream

cheese (Neufchatel)/zcup grated Asiago or Parme

san cheese plus more for passing if desired

U cup minced chives or scallion greens

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat Add onion and salt and cook, stimng often, until soft and just beginning to brown, 4 to 6 min­utes Add nee and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute Add broth and bring to aboil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes

Remove cover and spread asparagus and bell pepper on top of the simmenng nee - do not stir into the rice mixture

Replace cover and continue sim­menng, adjusting the heat if necessary, until die liquid is almost absorbed and the aspara­gus IS bnght green but still ensp, about 5 minutes

Add peas and cream cheese, stir until the mixture is creamy and the cheese is incorporated Return to a simmer and contin­ue cooking until the liquid has evaporated and the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes more Stir in'/a cup Asiago (or Parme­san)

Serve topped with chives (or scallions), and additional grated cheese, if desired

Makes 4 servings,“/a cups each Nutntion information per

serving 368 cal, 14 g total fat (6 g saturated), 29 mg o l , 51 g carbo, 13 g pro, 7 g fiber, 665 mg sodium

Skillet chicken combines with capers, peppersI ^ BY T H E ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharpening your sense of Itaste, learning to identify and understand different flavors, will take your cooking to a new level And as your mental cata­log of flavors builds up, so will knowledge of how they layer and interact

This entrancing - and end­less - process of leammg is given a savory endorsement in the March issue of Cooking Light magazine, in a feature about using all five senses \Si«n you cook

The savvy use of eomple- jamitary ingredients m the foi- loxving recipe for chicken breast aglio e oho (the tradi­tional Italian combination of garlic and oil) provides an

exercise m the sense of taste The recipe is contributed by restaurateur, TV host and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich, who is, of course, an authority on taste

Chicken benefits from the strong flavors of garlic, capers and cherry peppers - as in the sauce for this dish Tkstethe sauce before serving to be sure the flavors are balanced You can use more or fewer capers, if you prefer Bread crumbs serve as a thickener, giving the sauce body and texture Serve with green beans and nee

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Six 6 ounce skinless boneless

LOW-FATchicken breast halves

/j teaspoon salth cup all purpose flour (abouf/2

ounces)1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons butter8 garlic cloves thinly sliced2 to 3 tablespoons capers

drained4 pickled hot cherry peppers

halved and seeded 1 cup vegetable broth preferably

organic1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs3 tablespoons chopped fresh

flatleaf parsley

Spnnkle chicken with*/* tea­spoon salt Dredge chicken in flour

Heat oil and butter m a large nonstick skillet over medium heat Add chicken, cook 4 min­utes on each side or until browned Add garlic, cook 30 seconds Add capers and pep­pers, cook 30 seconds Add broth, bnng to a boil Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done Stir in bread crumbs, cook until liquid thickens (about 1 minute) ikste sauce, and add remaimngy* tea­spoon salt, if needed Remove ^ m heat, spnnkle vnth parsley

Makes 6 servings (serving size 1 chicken breast half and about^a tablespoons sauce)

Nutntion information per serving 286 cal, 8 5 g total fat (3 3 g saturated), 40 9 g pro, 9 1 g carbo, 0 6 g fiber, 109 mg chol, 831 mg sodium

S e ltze r hum m us has a nice f i z z to itBY J M HIRSCH

ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

CONCORD, N H (AP) - Years went into the making of my favorite hummus A moment of laziness persuaded me to dump it

It wasn t an obsession, just a project For years I tinkered and fiddled with recipes Sometimes a bit more oil, ^sometimes a little less spice Then after many attempts resulting in go6d-but-not-

: hummus - success I wassgreathhappy

^Now I had my master reoipe for whenever hummus was jcalled for It’s reliably good, [effeamy, savory and spicy It goes equally well on a sand- iwich or on its own with chips The secret*!* Cashew-nut butter

and hot pepper sauce Amazing

But this column isn’t about that recipe It is about how a moment of laziness has prompted me to abandon it for a new hummus

Traditional hummus is little more than chickpeas tahim garlic, lemon juice and olive oil Problem is, not enough garlic and lemon juice leaves the hummus flat Too much garlic or tahim and it tastes raw

I was making hummus for my son, who is I'/a He’s not all that pid^, so I usually don’t bother getting fancy Ibday the plan was just chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt I dumped everything in the food processor and let it whirl

The result was a little thick,

so I tossed m a few hot red peppers, figuring their liquid content would help smooth it out And for fun, I added the zest of a whole lemon, just to see what would happen

But still too thick It needed water That s when the glass of seltzer water I was sipping caught my eye Odd, yes Actually, really odd But what the beds I poured a bit in and flipped the switch

Perfect consistency But the taste’ It blew me away The seltzer water somehow height­ened the flavors of the garlic and peppers, while also adding a quality that was - for lack of a better word - effervescent

S e l t z e r H u m m u s

1 whole lemon15 ounce can chickpeas drained2 tablespoons extra virgin olive

oil1 teaspoon salt 4 garlic clovesA cup (or to taste) pickled hot

peppers such asjalapeno / cup seltzer water (not tonic

water)1 teaspoon smoked Spanish

paprika

Use a fine grater to carefully zest the lemon, placing all of Ae zest in the bowl of a food proces­sor A vegetable peeler also can be used, but take care to remove only the thm outer layer of yel­low, not the white

Cut the lemon m half and juice it into the processor bowl Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until very smooth Serve immediately Makes 2 cups

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GrapevineHere is a schedule of classes from the Grapevine School of Wine■ Sunny California Rich in Adventure and so IS the Wine 7 pm April 4 at Big Rock Chop House 245 S Eton St Birmingham $45■ Shiraz Syrah So What is The Difference’ 7 p m Aprils Station885 885 Starkweather St Plymouth $32■ Tempranillo Spams Most Nobel Grape 7 p m April 10 at Bistro Bourdeau 3315 Auburn Rd Auburn Hills $32■ Zinfandel The California Fruit Phenomenon 7 p m April 12 $32 00 at The Hill Seafood & Chop House 123 Kerchevai Grosse Pointe Farms $32 Register on line for any of these events at www^rapevi neschoolofwinecom For additional information call (248) 990 4613

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ond book was released, Patsalis wrote pressure cooker manufacturers to find out what upgrades took place on the pressure cooking equipment

Patsalis said the new generation of pressure cookers offers safety fea­tures, including a system where the extra steam escapes, so that marmara sauce doesn’t end up on the kitchen blinds or floor She discovered that many of today’s cookers house a heat diffuser, a wire or metal plate that prevents direct contact between the heat and the bottom of the pressure cooker Most cookers have the diffuser included, but t h ^ can be purchased if needed, Patsalis writes in her book

“Heat diffusers should be used when preparing rice, bean or pasta recipes,” Patsalis said “Starches are heavy and fall to the bottom and the heat diffuser helps prevent scorching and burning”

Pressure cookers today range from about $60 to $225 Today’s pots have stainless steel encasing aluminum

But Pats^is has always enjoyed the ease of the pressure cooker

“At the beginning of any stew is mire poix - garlic, onion, celery, car­rots and parsley, Patsahs said ‘ Once you start that tomato sauce or that stew, you are on your way home ”

Pressure cookers are making their way back into today’s kitchen, Patsalis said “I believe theyrem more kitchens because of the energy they save, with two people working and more manufacturers are putting them out My publisher would not have said to get another book out ”

Patsalis worked on the third book

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Toula Patsalis fills a bowl witti pasta fagioli with sausage

for two years She loves the blending of the flavors chefs experience when they cook “As Chef Milos (Cihelka, former master chef at Golden Mushroom) once said, If you don’t have a palate, you don t have a cook ”

Broccoli IS delicious steamed m the pressure cooker, as she demonsfrates in her Broccoli, Bell Pepper and Tomatoes m Lemon Dressing Steam It away from the water,’ she says of the broccoli ‘So you don’t wash away the nutrients ”

The pressure cooker can be used effectively by an outdoorsman as it cooks venison efficiently Recently

Patsalis cooked corned beef for an hour and 15 minutes, then added the carrots and cabbage for another eight minutes “And they were done,” Patsalis said

Patsalis encourages cooks to use their own favorite herbs m recipes

Toula s husband Chris joked that he gamed 20 pounds a f te :? f i r s t cook­book Today Toula prepares Pasta Fagioli with Sausage (page 168) and Broccoli (Page 148)

‘Our palate is Greek but our daugh­ter-in-law IS Italian,” Toula said, adding that she brought recipes from her family into the Patsalis family

You’d be surprised at the culinary forte the pressure cooker bnngs, Patsalis said Not just stews and soups, but bread puddings, chili, chutney, marmara sauce and even creme brule

Patsalis adds carrot to her Potato Leek Soup ‘I thought it looked so bland, why not add a little color to it,” Patsalis said

Toula and Chns Patsalis owned the Kitchen Glamor stores for 25 years, from 1975-2000 Patsalis teaches occasional classes at Hawthorne Appliance Her cookbook is available for $17 95 in most bookstores, Kohl’s, Hawthorne Appliance and Marshall Field s

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1 cup white beans soaked 4 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions coarsely diced 4 garlic cloves crushedIz cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 large carrots cut into 1 inch slices 1 medium red bell pepper sliced /steaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch crushed red pepper flakes /z teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground fennel2 cups penne or ziti1/ pounds sweet Italian sausage cut into

2 inch pieces1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with

sauce2 cups chicken broth A cup half and halfA cup seasoned bread crumbs A cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Dram beans and set aside Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat Add onions and saute until limp Stir m garlic, parsley, carrots and bell pepper

Add beans and remaining ingredients, except half and half bread crumbs cheese Secure lid Over high heat bi pressure up to high Reduce heat to medium to maintain pressure and insert a heat diffuser between pressure cooker and heat Cook 10 minutes

Release pressure according to manu-» facturers directions Remove lid Stir well Stir in half-and-half and bread ^crumbs Cover and let stand three min­utes Stir once again Transfer to a ' pasta bowl and sprinkle cheese over ■ top Makes six servings

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1 large head broccoli1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced1 cup water2 medium tomatoes coarsely diced2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 tablespoons olive oilA teaspoon saltDash freshly ground pepper

T n m a w a y t o u g h o u t e r l a y e r f r o mbroccoli Cut broccoli stalks m half Place steam rack into the pressure cooker and layer broccoli and bell pep-| per in the rack Pour water over the top"' Secure hd Over high heat, bring pres­sure up to low Reduce heat to mediii^ to maintain pressure and cook 2 mm- [ utes ^

Release pressure under cold running water Remove hd Place broccoli bell pepper and tomatoes on a serving dish? Blend lemon juice, olive oil salt and pepper together Dnzzle dressing over top of vegetables and serve Makes six servings ^Recipes from The Pressure Cooker C o o k b ^ k by Toula Patsalis HP Books published b y t f e Penguin Group New York

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Habit-formingers can't overcome

third straight deficit fall 2-1 to Spits

BY ED WRL6HTSTAFF WRITER

It’s not as unhealthy as over-eatmg

And it’s nowhere near as addictive as smohmg

But if the Plymouth Whalers don’t kick their recent bad habit of falling into early two-goal holes against die Windsor Spitfires, their Ontario Hockey League playoffhves may be cut short prema­turely

llie Whalers fell to the visiting Spitfires, 2-1, Tuesday night in Game 3 of the first-round OHL senes played before a large crowd at the Compuware Sports Arena

Plymouth was able to overcome 2-0 deficits in the first two games of the best- of-seven senes, winning 4-2 and 7-4

The Whalers will carry a 2-1 senes lead into tonights Game 4, which is set for 7 30 p m at Windsor Arena, but they’ll have to leave the momentum they earned during the first two games at the border

“We can’t keep giving up two-goal leads like we ve been doing, said Plymouth coach Mike Vellucci ‘ It has continued to be a bad habit for us Windsor came out hitting more than ihcv did the first two games and their goalie (Anthony Guadagnolo) played a little better than he did the first two, but we made him look good on a lot of those shots

“Game four will be the most important game,

which it usually is m the playoffs Ifw ecangoup3-l, it would be a huge boost for us ’

Game 5 is set for Saturday night at 7 30 p m at the Compuware Sports Arena If necessary. Game 6 would be played Sunday in Windsor (7 p m ) and a Game 7 would face off IXiesday, April 4, m Plymouth (7 30 p m )

The huge whale the Whalers skate through dur­ing pre-game introductions was still deflating in the tunnel when the Spitfires scored 42 seconds mto the game on Ryan Garlock’s first goal of the senes Garlock was assisted by Bradley Snetsinger and Mitch Maunu

Four minutes later, Bryan Bickell gave Windsor a 2-0 lead, but only temporanly The video-replay system that IS employed dunng the OHL playoffs showed that Bickell had kicked the puck m, thus wiping it off the scoreboard

“We tried to use (the dis­allowed goal) as a motiva­tional tool, but It didn't work out that way,” said Vellucci

Snetsinger saw to that when he Imocked a rebound past Plymouth goalie Justin Peters two minutes later He was assisted bv Garlock and Keaton Turkiewicz

Jared Boll threatened to cut the Whalers deficit in half at the 8 20 mark of the opening period when he juked a pair of Spitfire

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Whalers center Evan Brophy digs the puck out of the corner and away from Spitfire Paul McFarland The Whalers lost the game 2-1, but still lead in the best of seven playoff series

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Tire Plymouth Whalers’ 2-1 setback to Wm4sor Tuesday mght ensured that at least five games wtM be played m the Ontario Hockey League firsHound senes The Whalers sttd lead the senes, 2"1, but must travel to Windsor tonight for m alhmportant6ame4 Following is the remainder of the schedule for the best-of-seven series■ Game 4: Tonight 7 30 p m at Windsor Arenaa Game 5: Saturday 7 30 pm at Compuware Ice Arena a Game 6 (if necessary): Sunday 7 pm at Windsor Arena and a Game T (if necessary): Tuesday, April 4,7 3G p m, at Compuware tee Arena

Beyond the boardsPlymouth Whalers intern Julie Collard is pictured moments before she sang the 'National Anthem'

a n d ' 0 Canada prior to Tuesday night's Ontario Hockey League playoff game at Compuware Sports Arena Collard, who didn t even know the words to 0 Canada prior to Tuesday stood in for the Whalers usual singer who was home ill To read how she did see t h e ' Plymouth Whalers Beyond the boards" photostory on pages C6and C7

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H u m itz n a m e d a r e a 's b e s t p r e p h o c k e y c o a c h f o r 0 5 - 0 6Please see All Area Hockey Team on Page C3

BY BRAD EMONSSTAFF WRITER

Livonia Stevenson’s Mike Humitz employs a simple, but effective philosophy when it comes to coaching high school hockey

“Our goal IS always the same,” he said We want to have fun, work hard and win as many ” games as we can along the

‘And we certainly accom-^ > plishedthat goal this year”

The Spartans were very good

this season, going 23-2-1 overdl, losing only the first and last games of the season Stevenson also earned away the Western Lakes Activities ^sociation and Lakes Division

trophies in 2005-06 “This year’s team was very

special in many ways,” said the 42-year-old Humitz, who was named Observerland Coach of the Year by the sports staff “We had a special blend of kids who

Mike Humitz Coach of Year

PREP HOCKEYare great hockey players and hockey players who love to play the game

“Their commitment and enthusiasm showed every time they took the ice Our record and accomplishments this year are a direct reflection of the quality kids in the program This group of seniors won a lot of big games over their career They have a lot to be proud of”

Humitz is 70-24-8 m his four seasons with the Spartans It also includes two WLAA, two Lakes Division, two Livonia

Public Schools titles, along with a pair of invitational crowns

The Detroit-area native grew up playing AAA and Junior hockey followed by four years at the University of Michigan- Dearborn

He also served as an assistant coach at UMD (1988-90), scout for the NHL Washington Capitols (1990-92) and coach of the Compuware Major Midget team (1992-94) He has also coached vanous youth teams as well

Outside of hockey, he enjoys exercising and spending time with his wife, Celeste, a teacher in the Dearborn Public Schools,

along with daughter Colette and son Max

Despite the sting of a 4-3 double-overtime loss in the regional finals to Division I state runner-up Dearborn Unified, Humitz is already planning ahead for the future

We re looking to pick up next year where we left off this year,” he said ‘ The expectations are always high when you’re involved m Stevenson hockey We have a strong group of underclassmen returning next year I’m looking forward to seeing what next year’s team will accomplish I’m sure they’ll do good things also ”

S e le c t c o m p a n yCanton resident Robb earns place in coaching ball of fame

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Canton resident Steve Robb will be inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon during a ceremony at the University of Michigan’s Crisler Arena A former three- sport standout at Plymouth Salem, Robb has racked up a 136-67 record during his 20-year coaching career at Milan High School

BY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

Two decades after he first stepped onto a high school football field as a varsity head coach, Canton resident Steve Robb will be following his coach­ing mentor’s footsteps into die Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame

The 51-year-old Robb, who graduated from Plymouth Salem in 1973 following a stellar, three-sport high school athlet­ic career, will be inducted into the MHSFCA Hall of Fame Saturday after­noon in a ceremony that will be held at the University of Michigan’s Cnsler Arena

Robb’s high school coach and mentor, Tom Moshimer, was inducted in 1985

I consider myself fortunate to have been able to play for and learn from some great coaches like Tom Moshimer,

Tony Monte and Dick Bearup, to name a few,’ said Robb, who is a physical edu­cation instructor at Milan High School 1 can’t tell you how much I learned from Tom Moshimer He was one of many outstanding influences on my coaching career and on my life ”

Robb has crafted a sterlii^ 136-67 record dunng his 20-year stm t as Milan’s varsity head coach Prior to earning his first head-coadiing job, Robb served as an assistant coach at Albion and Dearborn Divine Child high schools In 1985, he was the offensive coordinator dunng the Falcons’ run to a Class B state championship

“I received my high school football coaching indoctnnation at Divine Child,” Robb said “That’s when I found out how senous and rewarding coach­ing could really be ’

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TREROIBRII■ Who: Steve Robl?■ family: Mamed to Ann, fate of Kyiie, 10, and■ fejcgroiffld: After graduating from Piymo Asalem High khoo! in B74

Aibton College He has compWed a varsity footbalf coaelw record High School over the past Oyea , ' ■ Honors: On Saturday, ftobb will be inducted mto the Michigan High School Footbatttoaches Hall of fame during cerepny thatwll be held tn Cnsler Arena on the campus of the Oniversity of Michigan

Canton Boosters■ Th e 4 th Annual .

C an ton Chiefs Footbalf^J G o lf O u tin g will be held S atu rd a y, J u n e 10 , b e ^ n - m ng w ith a 1 3 0 p m shotgun s ta rt a t Fo x Hills' Classic course in P ly m o u th Township

Fo r m ore inform ation on th e e ve n t, call (7 3 4 ) 4 6 7 -8 1 4 8 or ( 7 3 4 ) 981- 9 3 8 5

■ Th e n ext Canton Football B o o ste rs Club m eeting will be held Tuesday, A p ril 4 , a t 7 p.m a t th e B o x B a r in dow ntow n Plym o u th Parents o f cu rren t play­ers and incom ing fresh­m en players are encou r­aged to a tte n d th e m eet­ing

Spring campsC anton's H igh Velocity

S p o rts will be offering all-sport and c ra ft camps during spring break, April 17-21

T h e a ll-spo rt camp includes several a ctivi­ties, including flag foot ball, basketball, volleys ball dodge ball and fFoor hockey Th e cam p will b f offered daily o r weekly Th ere are also half-day options (9 a m to noon and 1 4 p m ) fo r kids between th e ages of 5 and 8 Full day camps for kids between 7 and 12 Will run from 9 a m to 4 p m

T h e cam p fe e is $ 25 per day or $ 9 9 pe r week fo r h alf-day cam pers and $ 4 5 per day and $189 per week fo r fu ll-day par­ticipants

T h e crafts ca m p , which will offer tie -d ye in g , je w ­e lry designing and m any m ore activities, is offered to boys and girls between th e ages o f 5 a n d 1 ^ from 9 a m to n oo n , April 17- 21 Th e cost is $115, which includes th e fee fo r all supplies

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Golf, anyone?CantoRis Pheasant Run

G o lf Course will open It s 2 0 0 6 season A p ril 1 T4^e scenic and challenging, 2 7-h o le la y o u t, which was designed by w orld- renow ned architect A r th u r Hills, covers more th a n 3 0 0 acres o f rolling, C anton Township terrain

T h e course is Ideal fo r beginners and scratch golfers th an ks to a range of te e boxes th a t allow it to be played a t anywhere from 5 ,0 4 6 to 7 ,12 5 yards

An n ua l go lf and corpo­rate pass program s are available

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G re e r averaged 20 points per gam e, 10th highest in Division II, while shooting 59 2 per­cent from th e field, which ranked her ninth m the country

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Y o u t h f u l C h ie f s l o o k t o f o u r s e n io r s f o r l e a d e r s h ip

^obb has been a fixture in Milan community since

the day he was hired to take Its high school football

m the summer of

“Milan IS such a great com­munity,” said Robb “The out­pouring of support I’ve Received since I found out I vfas elected to the Hall of 3 ^ ^ e has been incredible A lum ber of my former players

called me to tell me ' e y ’re going to be there Saturday In fact, so many of ^hem are coming that we’re 0?mg to have a post-ceremony get-together in Ann Arbor” e^iLobb said the roote for his Access ~ both m life and in coaching — were planted by his parents, Lou and Ins Robb, during his formative years growing up in Plymouth

^ e didn’t have a lot of ^ n e y , but my parents made

I had everything I need- fed,”" said Robb “We were a i^ufe-collar family, but they bought me a baseball mitt jiyhen I needed one, and they paid for my college ”

Tile Hall of Fame-bound imfech also credited his wife, ^ h , for his victory-filled career

“Ann was a very successful high school basketball coach at i’i^^andotte,’’ said Robb, is the l ^ u d father of daughter Kylie, lo , and Joey, 6 “But when the fads got a little older, she gave lUji her coaching career so that I(fauld keep mine”

After engmeenng Moshimer’s wishbone offense at Salem for three years, Robb was an outstanding quarter-

at Albion College dunng ^e*’mid-70s, earning the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s Most Valuable Player award in 1976

Three years later, he got his first taste of coaching when he Was hired to lead the Albion High School jumor-varsity squad

“I’m not sure who we played,’Robb reflected, Tjutl know we won

Over 27 years later, hes still winning

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Canton’s baseball team is counting on an infusion of tal­ented young players and a return to health of an experi­enced one to lead it to success in 2006

The Chiefs’ 16-player roster includes just four seniors, qualifying Canton as one of the youngest teams in the Western Lakes Activities Association However, a completely healthy Shawn Little (senior pitcher/outfielder) and the return of WLAA All-Division senior catcher Ikrek Khasawneh and gobble-up- everything-in-sight shortstop Justin Latin should make the Chiefs a threat every time they step on the field this season

“Overall, we’re young, but we’re strong up the middle

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with our seniors,’ said Canton coach Scott Dick^, whose team was 13-13 deep into last year’s schedule before suffenng a season-ending six-game los­ing streak “Shawn hasn’t been completely healthy since his freshman year, but he’s 100 percent now, which will help He’ll be our No 1 starting pitcher and he can hit, too (375 batting average, 21 RBI m 2005)

“And I think Tarek is one of the best catchers in the area, espeaally defensively He threw out 28-of-33 guys trying to steal last year, so he’s legit back there And we should be good defensively up the middle with Justin Latin at shortstop With Shawn, Tarek and Justin, we have good senior leadership

at key positions ”Cantons fourth senior is

Shawn lluman, who will see time at first base and on the mound

The Chiefs 11 juniors and one sophomore ^1 played piv­otal roles in the junior-varsity squad s 25-4 2005 campaign The best thing about the group of new-comers is their athleti­cism, Dickey stressed

‘It’s probably the most versa­tile class of kids I ve ever had, he said ‘They re very athletic and they can play a lot of dif­ferent positions Plus, we have nine players who can pitch, so we re deep there

Joining Little and Ruman on die mound will be juniors Kyle Gnng, Corey Lewis, Brad Barath, Caleb Lamei^ Ryan Waidmann and Chris Woudstra, and sophomdee Ben Vaughn Gring, aleffy, wdlsee

plenty of action in the outfield when hes not pitching, as will Barath and Vaughn

Lewis will battle junior Jon Puskar for time at third base while Woudstra and junior Keith Campbell will share duties at second base Lamer, Waidmann and Ruman are all m the first-base mix along with junior Blame Paden, who will also serve as the team’s back­up catcher

Juniors Jesse Pletsch (short­stop) and Brian Brubaker (dut- field) will provide fiirdier depth for the Chiefs

“We return the fewest num­ber of starters (three) of any team in the Western Division, ’ Dickey noted Walled Lake Western has five starters back from a teapi that made it to the ‘Final Four last year, Franklin and Wa>’ne both havfe four back ai>4 Plymouth should be

strong, too, with all nine starters back

‘ Every year our goals are to win the division, the confer­ence and a district title Hopefully we can continue the strong winning tradition Canton has had this year fol­lowing the success of its foot­ball, wrestling and basketball teams We should have an exciting team We’re young, but athletic”

Canton opens its 2006 slate this afternoon when it hosts West Bloomfield in a twmbill that is set to begm^t 4 p m The Chiefe’ pererufially tough schedule al$o includes state p o w fe ^ § ^ ^ , Birmingham Brothef Rtcte, Dearborn Divine Child aiid Novi Catholic Central

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It used to be that Marylou Jansen could work a full day m the education field, travel to Madonna University and swing into action m her “part-time” job as women’s basketball coach

But m the past few years, the demands of a t job have expanded far past running practices and games into the administrative realm So Jansen decided to resign from Madonna following a very suc­cessful 10-year stmt in oifier to focus on her position as coun- sebng director at Grosse He High School

Jansen told the Crusaders players about her decision on Wednesday evening and it was officially announced today

“Both jobs have grown, and something had to give,” said Jansen, adding that she mulled the difficult decision for several weeks following Madonna’s 2005-06 season ‘ It was m e that was giving It is just time for me to move on and pick one full timejob

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Marylou Jansen stepped down as the women's basketball coach at Madonna this week following 10 years at the post

got too full m recent years, par­ticularly as college coaches - part-timers or not ~ are expect ed to basically do it all when it comes to their teams

“The demands of coaching college basketball in 2006, it’s not just walking into the gym and coaching,” Jansen explained “It’s time m recruit mg, It s camps commumca tions budgetary (duties) set ting up schedules

Jansen added that the pro­

gram “deserves someone who can make it a full-time thing The girls deserve that ’

MU athletic director Bryan Rizzo announced the resigna­tion to staff members today and will immediately begin a nationwide search for her sue cessor

It IS important we find someone with the passion coaching ability and integrity that Maryloa bi ought to the table m her time here so we

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can maintain the level she has attained for our program,’ said Rizzo m a press release

Dunng Jansen’s tenure, MU compiled a record of 156-148 and guided the Crusaders to NAIA Division II national championship appearances in 1997 and 2003

She also coached the team to Wolvenne-Hoosier Athletic Conference titles in 2001,2002 and 2005, while also winning the 2003 WHAC tournament championship

This season, the team fin­ished 14-17

‘I ra really proud of what we’ve done the last 10 years,’ Jansen said And I think the university is, too ”

According to Jansen, who coached the Dearborn Divine Child girls basketball team to a pair of state titles (1993-94) before coming to Madonna, she couldn’t have lasted as long as she did witliout the dedica­tion of five assistants over the years - Andrea Fron, Jack Benetiz, Mary Murray, Kristy Bilbie Bekius and Jennifer Dempstu

I love coaching basketball she concluded I love teaching it But I could no longer coach it as a part-time job Its too rigorous

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P R EP B A S K A U Thursday, March 30

West Bloomfield at Canton (DH) 4 p m Saturday, AprK I

Plymouth at Belleville (DH) 11am GIRLS TRACKS FIELD

Saturday, Aprni Patriot Relays at Franklin 9 a m

BOYS TRACKS HELDSatunfqr,JM>fiU

Plymouth at Patriot Relays at Livonia Franklin 9 am

Canton at Pioneer indoor Invitationalat Eastern Michigan University 10 a.m

GIRLS SOCCER Saturday, 1 ^ 1 1

Plymouth at Ann Arbor Huron 4 p m BOYS TENNIS

Saturday, 1 ^ 1 1Salem and Canton at Monroe Tournament, 8

amMEN'S COLLEGE BASEBAU

Sunday, March 26 Madonna at Spalding (Ky) 1pm

Tuesday, Mardi 28Madonna at Ohio Dominican (2) 1 p m

Saturday, April!Madonna at Siena Heights (2) 1 p m

Sunday, April 2 Siena Heights vs Madonna at Hitch Ballpark(2) 1pm

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Sunday, March 26Madonna at Ohio Dominican 1pm

Thursday, Mardi 30 Rochester College vs Madonna

at Ladywood H S 3pm Saturday, April 1

Madonna at Concordia 1 p m Sunday April 2

Siena Heights vs Madonna at Ladywood H S 1pm

ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFF SERIES

Sahirday, March 25 Whalers vs Windsor Spitfires

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Whalers at Windsor Spitfires 7 p m

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A ll-A re a le e r s e n jo y e d s u c c e s s w i t h f r e q u e n c yFIRST TEAM

DrewMa(£adiem,Jr G,Liv Stevenson The junior allowed just 21 goals all season including six shutouts w ith a 121 goals against per game average

H e went 15 1 1 en route to A ll Western Lakes Activities Association honors

“Dre w met every expectation this season Stevenson coach M ike H u m itz said o f honorable mention Division I A ll Stater “H e was a key contnbutor to our success Whenever we needed a big save Dre w was there for us

Justin Oostlets, Jr . G., Plymouth: Desilets was instrumental in the Wildcats 14 8 3 season which ended w ith a first round Division 2 Regional loss to N o vi Th e acrobatic fiindamentally sound net minder yielded just over two goals a game and kept his team a threat to win every time they skated onto the ice

“Justin did a great job fo r us this season” said Plymouth coach Chuck Dubois I f we would have had a team M V P he would have been it H e made a lot o f big plays for us I m glad hes returning next year”

Jason MIfsud, Sr. Dof., LIv. Sievensoir Th e senior earned A ll W L A A honors while scoring five goals and adding 14 assists on the season

“Jason is the most complete hock ey player I ve ever coached H u m itz said H e is an outstanding player m every situation Aside what he does on the ice the attitude he bnngs to the rink each day makes all the play ers around him better players as well Jason made me a better coach

Phil WenJecker, J r Dof., Ltv. Churchill' The third year varsity player was an A ll Lakes Division selection in the W L A A .

H e finished the year w ith six goals and 20 assists for 26 points while earning A ll State recognition

“Phil IS our most complete player he played m every situation ” Churchill coach Pete M azzoni said

H e s just a gifted player and I m glad to have him back for one more year

Shawn /Uidm'son, Sr. F , U v. Stevenson* The first team A ll Stater (Division I) and all-Westem Lakes pick earned first-team A ll Observer honors for the second straight year after scoring 30 goals and adding 26 assists for 56 points

Shawn is the best player in the state bai none” Hum itz said He was the most dominant player on a team full o f very good hockey players

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Drew M acEachern J r G Liv Stevenson Ju s tin Desiiets J r G Plym outh

Jas o n Mifsud Sr Def Liv Stevenson Phii Wendecker J r Def Liv Churchill Shawn Anderson Sr F Liv Stevenson

Dave Graciak Sr F Liv Churchill S EC O N D T EA M

Scott Lew an J r G Liv Churchill Eric Valeri Sr Def Red Unified Kevin Tolhson Sr Def Canton

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Dan Kozlowski Sr F Liv Franklin T H IR D TEAM

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Jaso n Hendrickson Sr F Red Unified Ryan Zucal Sr F Liv Stevenson

Pat Gallagher Sr F Canton C O A C H O F T H E Y E A R

Mike H u m itz Liv Stevenson H O N O R A B L E M EN T IO N

Churchill Nathan Milam M att Hem zelm an G arrett Miencier Zac Archer Franklin J o e G a r b u tt Bryan Kozlowski Ja s o n Wirgau D J Tracy Austin M esler Derek Cnpe Stevenson Michael Voran Vince Byrne Corey Matson Canton Brett Giacom m o C J Wies Plym outh Michael Banie Billy G authier Ryan Stamm Brandon Winowiecki Ju s tin Michalek Jo n K n o e rl Salem Steve Heisler Jo e ! Cheesman Kris Brant Redford Unified Jam e s Lehr J o e Petriches Collin Franti

apart from other players H is success come as no surprise to me H e is a very dedicated athlete

Dave Graciak, Sr. F ., U v. Churchill:Tlie Cliargers U>p scorer enjoyed a highly productive senior year w ith a team best 21 goals and 19 assists for 40 points en route to A ll Lakes Division accolades in the Western Lakes

Dave just had a great senior year M azzoni said o f his two year varsity player "H e showed great maturity as he became one our go to players

Graciak also earned All-State recognition and was the Chargers CO M V P

SECOND TEAMS c o tt Le w a n , J r G . , U v . Churchill: The

junior was a workhorse in net for the Chargers appearing in 23 o f 25 games

The A ll Lakes Division choice posted a 13 6 4 record with 2 2 goals against aver ige including five shutouts and a 90 4 save percentage

Scott actually had better numbere this year than last year s A ll Western Lakes performance Mazzom said

He saw more shots (564) had more wins (13) a higher save percentage (90 4) and more shutouts (5) We relied o n him to carry us with all o f the mjunes we had at defense this year”

Eric Valeri, Sr Def., Red. Unified* The steady Unified co captain played solidly on the blueline as well as bringing scoring punch and senior leadership to a young team Valen tied for the team lead m sconng with 23 points including 11 goals

Valeri was rewarded for his season by being named the teams M V P as well as being selected to the A ll- Mega Red first team

“E n c came in with the responsibil­ity of being a leader” said Unified head coach Larry Singer about the fourth year varsity player H e played very well for us defensively and added a lot o f offensive power H e scored some big goals for us ”

KevinTolllson,Sr Def,Canton The senior moved from forward to defense this season to fill a team need and he did it m style solidify mg the Chiefs blue line with his heads up instinct for the game and

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uncanny ability to move the puck H e finished w ith six goals and 16 assists and was a key member o f the Chiefs speaal teams

“K ev in d id e v e ry th in g — a n d m o r e — t h a t w a s a s k e d o f h im th is s e a s o n ” s a id C a n to n c o a c h M ik e B e h e n “H is m o v e f ro m f o r w a r d to d e fe n se v ra s s m o o th a n d h e w a s a lw ay s m p o s i t i o n ”

Dan Lamonica, Sr. Dof., U v. Stevenson:The senior earned A ll Lakes Division honors in the W L A A .

H e finished with three goals and nine assists for 12 points

Dan IS a great stay-at-home defenseman, H u m itz said “D a n s strengths usually do not show up on the scoresheet but at the end o f games I m w^ll aware o f his contri­bution to our success

W ith o u t D a n , we w ould have not had the season we did

Mamis Voran, J r . F ., Liv. Stivonson: The junior was only second behind teammate Shawn Anderson m scor­ing finishing the year w ith 42 points and 17 goals and 25 assist en route to A ll Lakes Division honors

In three years o f coaching Marcus I ve never seen a bad game out o f him H u m itz said “H e is the most consistent player I ve ever coached This is not surpnsing because he is the hardest worker I ’ve ever coached I f l were a player I would hate to play against Marcus ’

Voran also earned honorable men tion A ll State Division I honors

Dan KozlowsU, Sr. F ., Liv. Franklin: Despite missing five games w ith a knee injury the senior left winger finished w ith 25 goals and 24 assists to lead the Patriots

H is two year scoring total is 9 7 points wath 58 goals and 39 assists

“Dan was a m ^ o r force for us both on the power play and in short handed situations Franklin coach Terry Jobbitt said H e s a talented hockey player and a good football player H e s a multi-talented athlete”

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‘50s jazz nff Actually it s the dilemma facing lots of outdoor enthusiasts these days

Winter appears to be a thing of the past - although you real­ly can t tell from recent weath­er - and spring has yet to----------------- 1 arnve Fishing

I is at that “tweener” stage Ice is gone on most lakes m south­ern Michigan, but they’re in the process of “turning over” and the fishing has been very slow

Rabbit and coyote hunting seasons are

still open, but without any snow on the ground, it’s pretty tough to be successful in either of those endeavors

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ing on the Clinton and Huron rivers was pretty good this winter and will get even better m coming weeks as warming water temperatures trigger fresh runs of fish from the big lakes

Reports are starting to tnek- le in that walleyes are begin­ning to hit in the Lower Detroit River Action has been slow so far, but with a little bit of warm weather one of the hottest spring walleye fisheries

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in the world will kick into high gear Look for the action to really heat up over the next couple of weeks

If you’re a deer hunter there IS no better time than late win­ter and early spring to scout the area you hunt Take a break one weekend day and go out looking for sheds from last year’s buck

While you’re there, scout the areas and locate trails, funnels, saddles and other corridors leading to and from the pri­mary feeding and bedding areas

With the foliage down and no snow on the ground, visibil­ity IS outstanding and foot travel is easy You can really get a good feel for the lay of the land at this time of year

If you’re hunting private land, pick out a couple of blind locations and get to work Build a ground blind or hang a tree st^nd now

By doing so, the deer m the area will be completely com­fortable with the changes you make - like trimming branches and making shooting lanes - by the time hunting season comes^round next fall

It’s also a good time to get your fishing gear ready for the upcoming open-water season Respool your reels and repack them with grease, if needed Check the eyelets on your fish­ing poles for knicks or gouges that will weaken your line when that trophy fish hits Replace whatever is necessary

Clean out and reorganize your tackle box Sharpen the hooks on all your lures and make any necessary repairs to

lures, bobbers, reels, fishing vests, tackle boxes and the rest if your gear Put a new edge on your fillet knife

It might be the “tweener” season but there is plenty to do in preparation for the arrival of spring

ZE B R A MUSSELS SPREADMichigan Sea Grant has

confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in 23 more lakes including Bush in Oakland County and Torch m Antnm County - the second largest lake m the state m terms of surface water That bnngs the total of confirmed infested lakes 227

Other lakes zebras were con­firmed m last year are Cedar Lake (Alcona County), Miller (Allegan), Douglas (Cheboygan), Sand (Clare), Margarethe (Crawford), Lime (Jackson), Pickerel (Kalkaska), Blind, Brum, Halftnoon, Patterson and Watson (Livingston), Twin Lake (Luce), Spring and West (Montcalm), Ess (Montmorency), Bradford (Otsego), Esau and Grand (Presque Isle), Praine River (St Joseph), and Bear (Van Buren) Zebra mussel infesta­tions have now been con­firmed m 53 of Michigan’s 83 counties

(Biil Parker covers the outdoors for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Hunters and anglers are urged to report their success Questions and comments are also encouraged Send inform ation to Bill Parker c/o Outdoors 805 E Maple Birmingham Ml 48009)

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C a n t o n , P l y m o u t h f i n i s h I n m i d d l e a t H u r o n r e l a y sBY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

The Canton and Plymouth boys track teams finished in the middle of the pack at Saturday’s season-opening Huron River Relays at Eastern Michigan University

But it was a mighty talented pack Competing against many of the

most-respected track-and-field units m the Midwest, the Chiefs finished 14th and the Wildcats 15th m the 40-

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team fieldConsidering it was our first meet, I

was happy with where we placed and how we competed, said first year Plymouth coach Kurt Britnell A lot of the top teams in Michigan were there along with some very good teams from Indiana and Ohio ’

Fourteenth out of 40 at that meet IS pretty good with all the good

schools that were there, added Richardson I thought me might do a little better than we did, but we had a few guys who couldn t go, so we had to make some changes

Detroit Mumford won the meet with 62 points, followed by runner-up Ann Arbor Pioneer (50) and third- place Fort Wayne (Ind), which racked up 49 points Canton notched 15, just ahead of Plymouth’s 14 5

Cantons highest-placing foursome was Its 3,200-meter relay team of

Cyrus Azizi, Phaltiel Whitlock, Josh Hurst and Eric Zech, who finished fifth in 8 33 50 22 seconds behind gold-medalist Pioneer

The Chiefs spnnt-medley relay quartet of Azizi, Andy Rossow, Dalton Walser and Phaltiel T^itlock placed sixth m 3 49 8 while their 1,600 relay team of Adam Somers, Whitlock, Tim Belcher and Rossow placed seventh in 3 4150

“Phaltiel Whitlock had a great day, scoring m all three of his relays,

Richardson said The Wildcats placed in a pair of

events Anthony Scaparo was fourth m the mile run (4 44 85) while their distance-medley relay foursome of Justin Huey, Josh Le Due, Kyle Wallath and Scaparo also placed fourth in 11 39 96

Bntnell also noted that pole-vaulter Ben Ambrose turned in a personal- best effort of 11 feet, six inches

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Looking to create stability in its girls varsity basketball pro­gram, Wayne Memorial athlet­ic director Dewie Cole announced last week that Dave Arnold, who spent the past five seasons at Riverview Gabriel Richard, will take over for Kris Barrett

Arnold becomes the fourth girls basketball coach in four years at Wayne, which is com­ing off an mjury-nddled 2-18 season

“I talked to people who have been the district,” Arnold said “They’ve had some good athlet ic programs and it’s a place where I think I could have a positive impact

“Hopefully they’ll buy into what we’re doing That’s the key”

The 37-year-old Arnold post­ed a record of 60-49 in five seasons at Gabriel Richard, including four trips to the Catholic League playoffs and two divisional titles The two- time Catholic League Coach of the Year also appeared in two district finals

It s not that daunting a task to me because 111 be facing the same thing that I faced m the Catholic League, Arnold said “I see a lot of the same parallels going into the Western Lakes (Activities Association) ’

Cole believes Arnold can steer the Zebras in the right direction

“He knows what you have to have in a program, real tough discipline and hard work,” the Wayne A D said “There’s potential there You just have to get It out of the girls ”

After meeting with Cole and Wayne prmcipd John Albrecht, Arnold was con­vinced Wayne was the proper fit

“I feel I have the administra­tors support as far as what I want in a program,’ he said “They have the same vision as I do and how I function

“You could say I m more old school I t’s probably more dis­ciplined basketball than what s hip and trendy’

Prior to his five seasons at Gabriel Richard, Arnold also served two different stints, a total of five seasons, as girls varsity coach at Southgate Anderson (where he coached Central Michigan University’s Casey Manning, a 1,000-pomt scorer)

He also coached two seasons, 2003-04 and part of 2004-05, at Henry Ford Community College

A native of Trenton, Arnold was a standout high school golfer who attended the University of Kentucl^ (where he worked camps under Rick Pitino)

He currently serves as an office manager for the University of Michigan’s U- Move Fitness program, which also conducts summer camps

He recently obtained his degree from U-M in Sports Management

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There's more than meets the 'ice' during ! OHL hockey games at Compuware

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defensemen to earn a one-on-one shot against Guadagnolo However, the Spits large and mobile goalie knocked the shot harmlessly away

Plymouth outshot the Spitfires, 10-9, m the second period, but they couldn t solve Guadagnolo, who didn’t have to leave his comfort zone for the majority of the shots

The Whalers turned up the offensive heat two-thirds of the way through the period, peppering the 20 year old Windsor goalie with five shots during one two minute stretch, but he passed the test and secured his teams 2-0 advantage through two periods

The Whalers comeback hopes were reborn 2 44 mtd the third period when Wes Cunningham beat Guadagnolo with his first post-season goal, but Plymouth s comeback was detoured like M-14 construc­tion traffic after that

Peters was pulled for an extra attacker with 55 seconds left, but Plymouth failed to mount a serious threat

The Spi^res outshot their hosts, 31 27 Earning the games three stars were Garlock

Plymouth s John Armstrong and Maunu

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Ohr s a y can she singIntern tilts tiome run wltti last-minute, anthem-singing role

BY ED WRIGHTSTAFF WRITER

Not long after she arrived at Compuware Sports Arena Tuesday night, Plymouth ■V^alers intern Julie Collards boss asked her to do him a favor

‘Our regular singer is sick, so we were wondering if you could sing the ‘National Anthem and ‘O Canada’ before the game, Collard s boss inquired

Although the 23-year-old Eastern Michigan University student is an accom­plished singer who has performed solos in front of large groups of people, she was ini­tially hesitant to agree to the favor for a couple of pretty valid reasons

I didn t even know the words to ‘O Canada, and I had never sung in front of 3,000 people,” she revealed, & half hour

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THE SINGERbefore the game “But after I thought about it a little while, I said, ‘Sure Why not’

Collard tracked down the words to the Canadian anthem and immediately started rehearsing

I had somebody hum the music to me while I sang, Collard said I m always nervous before I sing, but once I start singing, I m fine ’

Following the introduction of the play­ers, Collard stepped onto the ice and per­formed a flawless rendition of both anthems

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official time­keeper Ken Hyde pays close attention to the on*ice action during Tuesday night s Plymouth- WindsorOHL playoff game The Livonia resident has kept time at Whalers games for the past seven years

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T i m e i s o f t h e e s s e n c e f o r H y d eBY ED WRIGHT

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Livonia resident Ken Hyde may have had the best seat m the house for Thesday night’s Ontario Hockey League playoff game between Plymouth and Windsor

From his front-row, red-line seat, Hyde lit­erally could have reached over the Compuware Sports Arena glass and shook hands with the players as they rushed by

But to do that, he would have had to take

THE TIME KEEPERhis undivided attention off his task at hand — serving as the game’s official time-keeper

“I watch the action on the ice and start and stop the clock when it’s called for,” said Hyde, who has kept time at Compuware for seven years “I work closely with the on-ice officials

“The best part of this job is getting to work with all the great people here I’ve always liked hockey, so what could be better than this”

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If you didn’t know any better, you would have thought Inez Stevenson was competing m a game show Ihesday night

She was stationed in a hard-plastic booth with a remote-control planted firmly m her right hand

And her concentration level was off the charts

No, Stevenson wasn t a contestant on Jeopardy’ — she was serving as one of the two goal judges for the Plymouth-Windsor Ontano Hodcey League playoff game at Compuware Sports Arena

With one push of the remote control’s but­ton, she could turn on the flashing red light behind the net and either send a large major­ity of the fans into a delirious cheer or a moaning silence

“The most important thing with this job is to keep your eye on the puck,’ said Stevenson, who is nearing the end of her eighth year as a goal judge 'You can t be dis­tracted by the players in front of you or the fens sitting behind you, or you might miss

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Goal judge Inez Stevenson never ta^es her eyes off the puck during Tuesday night's Plymouth-Windsor OH L playoff game at Compuware Sports Arena

something‘The fans here are great They keep to

themselves and never say anything if they thing I missed something’

Stevenson said her training was straight­forward

I started out at the Tier 2 level for the Compuware Ambassadors,’ she said “It was all on-the-job training You either have it or you don’t ’

The pay isn’t great, but Stevenson isn’t complaining

“T\ e work for free,’ she said ‘They feed us a nice meal before the game, which, for me, is enough Its a fun job

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How versatile is PljTOOuth Whalers equip­ment manager Marc Baron‘s

An hour before Thesday night’s Whalers’ Ontano Hockey League playoff game against Windsor, Baron was sitting in front of a sewing machine, mending players socks

I do it all, said Baron, smiling Most of my work IS done before the game even starts — sharpening skates setting up the locker room making sure the players sticks are ready But I do things during the games, too, like replacing sticks and repairing equip­ment

Baron watches the games from behind the Whalers’

bench, just m case his equipment expertise is needed on a moments notice

“Most nights go really smooth,” he said, “hu t there are other nights when sticks are breaking left and right and players skates lose their edge

Baron arrives at his seven-days a-weekjob at Compuware Sports Arena most daj's around 10 am On game days he doesn’t head to his Livonia home until after 10 30 p m

Along with making sure the equipment is in tip top shape Baron is also in charge of inventory

When something is run ning low, he orders more

‘ I ve been doing this for 10 years, so I definitely enjoy it,’ said Baron

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Plymouth Whalers equipment manager Marc Baron arranges the players sticks during the first period of Tuesday night's Ontario Hockey League playoff game against Windsor

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You wouldn’t believe all the attention Matt Schultz gets whenever he drives his com­pany-owned vehicle in Plymouth Township a couple of nights a weekfrrom September through May

“People wave and yell things to me all the time, Schultz said, ‘fout I can’t hear them because the thing is so loud ’

The ‘thing’ Schultz is refer­ring to is one of the two Compuware Sports Arena ice re-surfacing machines Technically it s an Olympius but most hockey fens refer to It as a Zambom which is the brand name of a similar re­surfacing machine

Schultz s work vehicle only reaches atop speed of‘9 to 10 miles an hour,’ and it’s a gas- guzzler, but he loves the job of

making sure the Compuware ice IS as smooth as glass before the Plymouffi Whalers hit it after every intermission

‘I’ve been here four months, but I’ve been doing this kind of work for eight years,” said Schultz “I’ve operated these things in Novi, at Suburban m Farmington Hills, all over the Detroit area

“I ve been kind of a nnk rat my entire life, so this is a per­fect job for me ’

Later this year, Schultz, who recently earned a bache lors degree m cnmmal justice from the University of Detroit Mercy will leave his job at Compuware for the police academy, where he will train to become a law enforcement officer

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^im outh Wildcats Football Rooster Club will be held at 7 ^^'Ibesday,A pnl4, mRoom 40J of Ptymouth High School

Xhe club will be awarding two $500 scholarships, apphca- tjcms for which can be down­loaded from WWW football ply- mouthwildcats com The d e c ­line for applymg for the scholar- ^ p s IS Monday, April 24 The Qpmpleted applicatons must be mailed or delivered to Cotmselmg Office of Scholarships, Plymouth High %5hool, 8400 Bedk Road, Canton, MI 48187

9CYBSA REGISTRATIONLocal youths can still register

for the Greater Canton Youdi baseball & Softball Association ^ Clicking up registration forms l ^ e Canton Sports Center or the Summit On tlie Park

For more information or if yoii have qu^tions, call (734) 394-5489I e m s n e w sI The Plymouth-based Gems

Ice synchronized ice-skatmg team wdl be holding clinics and firyouts beginnmg April 2 at the Compuvm'e Sports Arena m Plymouth Tbwnship

The clmic schedule is as fol- l o v ^

■ April 2 and Apnl 9 ,4 40- 5 30 p m — juvenile, prelimi­nary and pre-juvenile,

■ Apnl 6 and April 13,6 10-7 pm — mtermediate/novice and juniors,

■ A pnl20,5 10-7p m - skills session for all levels, and

■ May 11 and May 18, 6 10-7 p m — masters clinic

Everyone who is planning on trying out for the 2006-07 Gems on Ice t^ams must attend at least one clmic, which will cost $20 each

TVyouts for the club are■ Preliminary/Pre-Juvenile

(skaters must be 12 and under as of July 1,2006 and should have passed FS 2 and at the beginning test levels for moves in the field) — May 4 ,6 10-7p m , and May 7> 4 40-5 30 pm

■ Juveniles (must be 12 and under as of July 1,2006, and passed preliminary moves in the field) — April 23 and April 30,4 40-5 30 p m ,

■ Intermediate/Novice (must be between the ages of 11 and 15 as of July 1,2006, and have passed pre-juvemle moves in the field) — Apnl 23 and April 27,

■ Juniors (must be 12 years old and older as of July 1, 2006 and have passed mtermediate moves in the field) — Apnl 27 and Apnl 30, and

■ Masters (25 years old and older) — June 4 and June 11,7 30-9 p m

If skaters meet the tryout requirements for multiple divi­sions, they should attend the tryouts for both divisions Raters for all the teams (except Masters) will be announced in early May The Masters roster will be announced m June

The tryout fee is $50 per skater for any and all tryouts

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Baseball Skills Clinic for players between the ages of 7 and 14 will be held April 1 at Salem High School

The dime, which costs $25, indudes three hours of instruc­tion, snacks and a T-shirt

For more information, con­tact Ron or Pat Myers at (734) 459-4026, or at pcmmyers(ghotmail com

ADULT SOFTBALL■ The Canton Softball Center

IS now accepting registrations for Its Session 1 adult softball leagues Over 25 competitive and recreational men’s and co­ed softball leagues will be offered this spnng

Registration started March 1 and IS based on a first-come, first-served basis

Leagues are offered Sundays through Fndays and will begin m early- or mid-Apnl and con­clude m early-July, depending on the day the league is hdd

All leagues will have a dou­bleheader schedule format Friday leagues will have a 12- game schedule, Monday through Thursday leagues will play 18 games, and Sunday night leagues will play 16 games Registration for Session II will begin June I

For more information, con­tact the Canton Sports Center at (734) 483-5600, or visit CSC canton-mi org

■ The Northville Parks & Recreation Department will be offenng an adult women’s soft- ball league beginning May 9 and an adult coed softball league beginning May 7 The per-team entry fee for the 11- game leagues is $460 For more information, call (248) 449- 9947

YOUTH HOCKEY

Youth hockey players can skate on the same ice as the Ontario Hockey League’s Plymouth Whsders and have fiin at the same time

The Compuware Sports Arena is geanng up for its 2006 Youth Spnng League, a house league that runs fixim Apnl 1 to May 31 Sign-up costs run from $210 (mini-mites and mites) to $220 (squirt) and $235 (pee wee)

The registration deadline is March 13 Parents must provide a copy of their children’s birth certificate and proof of USA Hockey membership — usually a USA Hockey membership card, an IMR form or a copy of your 2005-06 roster

Costs include all ice times, jerseys, referee fees and team registration fees Registration forms can be picked up at the Compuware Sports Arena, or check on-line at www com- puwarehockeycom For more information, call (734) 453- 6400

OLGC FOOTBALLThe Our Lady of Good

Counsel (OLGC) football pro­gram will hold Its parents meet­mg for the 2006 season at 7 pm on Thursday, March 30, in the school’s gymnasium OLGC IS located at 1151 William St in Plymouth

OLGC offers teams for boys in third through eighth grades (as of the fall o f2006) Families ffiat belong to one of Jhe follow- ingpanshesareeligible OLGC, St Kenneth, Our L ^ y of Victory, St Mary’s of Wayne, St Richard, St Thomas a’Bedcet,

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Divine Savior, Resurrection, St James (third- and fourth- graders only) and St John Neumann

Parents of interested players should attend the meeting Program information and regis­tration materials will be distrib­uted

For more information, con­tact Mike Nelson at mikenel- son(gamentech net, or (734) 737-9935

Also, information about the program can be found at wwwolgcfootball net

ANN ARBOR RUNOnline registration is open

for the 33rd annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run, presented by Comenca Sunday, June 4

The featured race is the RRCA Michigan Half- Marathon Championship Other runs include lOK and 5K run and walks All races follow picturesque Huron River Dnve to the finish on Mam Street m downtown Ann Arbor

Runners can run the nver, enjoy the post-race carnival atmosphere, then take the fami­ly a block down Mam Street to sample the offerings of the 'Ihste ofAnn Arbor Festival Proceeds benefit the Champions for Children Campaign, spearhead­ing fund raismg for the new C S Mott Children’s Hospital

Honorary chair 'Tj^ne Wheatley will walk the 5K in support of the fund Complete information is available at WWW dexterannarbomm com

YOUTH G O LFPlymouth’s Fox Hills Golf and

Banquet Center will serve as one of 106 national qualifying sites for the 2006 Mutual of Omaha Dnve, Chip & Putt competition The event, a free golf skills competition for kids between the ages of 7 and 14, will be held Thursday, July 20,

at 4 p m at Fox HillsMore than 35,000 youngster

throughout the c o u n ^ are expected to compete in the DC&P Winners from each local event will have the opportunity to compete m regional champi­onships and possibly represent their hometowns at the national championship m October.

For more information, including a complete sdie dule and registration form, visi t wwwTheGolfChannel coi a

TOP 50 G OLFThe popular Ibp 50 J r 3olf

Tour, which is organized I y the non-profit National Golf , Scholarship Association^ l^as added lO events in soufiieastem Michigan to its 2006 schedule The tour will offer 27 events throughout Michigan for its participants

Players compete m the fol- lowingdivisions girls 15 and under, girls 16 and over, boj^ 15 and under, and boys 16 and over The tour offers free golf and scholarship opportunities for Its member players

Registration is now open for local boys and girls betweai the ages of 12 and 18 years old Interested students and parents can visit wwwIbpSOjrTour com or call (248) 321-9900 for more information

Among the southeastern Michigan events is a stop at Fox Hills Golf Club in Plymoufii on June 22-23

Each event is comprised of an18-hole qualifier and an 18-hole tournament

The top 40 players at each qualifier play in ffie tournament for free

The top 10 finishers at each tournament are exempt into the following tournament and they will play for tree

'The 2006 tour kicl« off June 15-16 at Bay Pointe Country Club in West Bloomfield

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HARRY S. WHITE82 o f P ru d en v ille d ie d T h u rsd a y M arch 23 200 6 a t H ill to p M an o r H e a lth C are C en ter F u n e ra l a rran g e m e n ts w e re h a n d le d b y Uie P ru d e n v il le C h ap e l o f C h n s t le r Funersd H om e In te rm en t w ill b e h e ld in D en to n T ow nsh ip C em ete ry M r W h ite w as b o m F e b 6 , 1924 m F o w le rv il ie to H o w ard a n d Id a ( S tew art) W hite H e m a rried H e len Jo h n s O c t 6 1946, in D e tro it a n d th e c o u p le m o v e d fro m L iv o n ia to P ru d en v ille m 1979 H e se rv ed m th e U S N av y S u rv ivo rs in c lu d e h is w if e , d a u g h te rs M ic h e le (K e ith ) H e lfh c h o f N orh tv ille a n d K im berley ( J im ) B arefle ld o f C o lo ra d o , d au g h - te r - in law , L isa W hite o f C arle ton , b ro th e rs H o llis W hite o f H o u g h to n L a k e an d H ow ard W hite o f B eav erto n , G ra n d c h ild re n J e s s ica , C h a r lo tte , N a ta lie an d B rittany an d g re a t g rand ch ild ren H aley and J M ich ae l H e w a s p receded m d e a th b y h is sons M ic h a e l in 1995 and P h il lip rn 1999 a n d b ro th e r H enrv W h ite in 2005

JUNE L, HABERM!EHL80 L ife tim e re s id en t o f F a rm in g to n M arch 2 4 , 200 6 C h erish ed s is te r o f Jo y ce H ab erm eh l F u n era l s e rv ice w as h e ld M o n d ay M arch 27 th , a t 11 am in th e C h ap e l a t O ak lan d H ills M em o ria l G a rd en s (N E c o m e r o f 12 M ile & N o v i R d s ) N o v i In lieu o f flo w ers m em o ria l tr ib u tes su g g es ted to A n g e la H o sp ice o r L C M S W orld M iss io n , P O b o x 7 9 0 0 8 9 S t L o u is , M O 63179 990 1 A rran g em en ts e n tru s te d t o th e H e e n e y S u n d q u is t F u n e ra l H om e d o w n to w n F a rm in g to n (248 4 7 4 -5 2 0 0 o r h e en y su n d q u is t co m )

MARY ’’BARD'* MILLER SIMON,

P assed a w ay o n S a tu rday M arch 18 2 0 0 6 a t th e age o f 4 6 a fte r a lo n g an d d e v as ta tin g f lg h t a g a in s t d ie rav ag es o f M u ltip le S c lerosis She is su rv iv ed by h e r so n M itc h e ll J a c k F ran c is S im on II I , a g e 9 a n d h e r h u sb an d M ark o f C o ro n a d e l M ar C a lifo rn ia h e r F a th e r S tep h en C o tte r M ille r, h e r s tep m o th e r D o ro th y D o d o ’ B o o th M ille r o f H a rb o r S p rin g s M ich ig an , h e r S is te r A n n H a rm o n F a rw e ll o f R e d o n d o B e a c h C a l ifo rn ia , h e r B ro th e r S tep h en A n d rew M ille r o f A p p le V a lley C a lifo rn ia a n d h e r fra te m a l G ran d m o th e r, M ary S im o n o f G rosse P o m te F a rm s M ich ig an B ard w as a s tu d en t a t B ro o k s id e S choo l C ra n b ro o k T h e N a tio n a l C a th ed ra l S ch o o l f o r G irls in W ash in g to n D C a n d a g ra d u a te o f SeahoTm H ig h Schoo l m B irm in g h am M ich ig an She sp en t th re e y e a rs a t M ich ig an S tate U n iv e rs ity an d th e n g ra d u a te d w ith a B ach e lo r s o f S c ience D e g re e from the U n iv e rs ity o f C a lifo rn ia a t L os A n g e les A fte r C o lleg e B a rd re tu rn e d to W ash in g to n D C to w rite fo r th e W om en s N a tio n a l H e a lth R e v ie w In 1986 B a rd m o v e d b a c k to L o s A n g e les w h e re sh e m e t h e r H u sb an d an d sh e la te r m o v ed to be w ith h im in th e P a lm S p rings a re a B ard b e ca m e a S a les E x e c u tiv e a n d la te r G e n era l M a n a g e r o f th e p r in t in g co m p a n y C o m m u n ica tio n s M ark e tin g , In c She w as a v o lu n te e r fo r th e D e se rt A id s P ro jec t th e B o y s an d G ir ls C lu b o f C o ac h e lla V alley a n d th e T em ech u lan S o c ie ty B ard w as p reced ed m dea th by h e r m o th e r D oro th y C u tte r M ille r o f L a g u n a B each C a lifo rn ia w ho d ied o f c an ce r m 2003

MARY E. (ABBOTT) JOHNSON

A g e 91 a life t im e re s id e n t o f R o ch es te r B o m M ay 2 6 1914 , p assed a w ay M arch 17, 2 0 0 6 a t h e r ho m e , s u rro u n d e d b y h e r lo v e d o n e s B e lo v ed w ife o f 6 4 y ears o f th e la te W illiam E (Ju n e 9 , 1998) D e a r m o th ­e r o f R o b er t E (Ju d y ), d au g h te r-in - law B e a Jo h n so n , P a tti (W illiam ) W en d e l M erry A n n (D o n a ld ) P as S h aro n (D av id ) S m ith a n d th e la te W illia m J r D e a r s is te r o f B o b b i A n d e rs o n L o v in g g ra n d m o th e r o f M arty Jo h n so n , K im m y (R a n d y ) K ip p J e f f W a tk in s H ila ry S m ith , S c o tt W endel, H e id i (G reg ) L e id k i, B ecky (D av e) S hosey, N ic o le S m ith an d n in e g re a t g ra n d c h ild re n C re m a tio n has ta k en p la c e A m em o ria l s e rv ice cele b ra tm g h e r life w ill b e h e ld M onday , A p ril 3 200 6 12 n o o n a t C h n s tia n M em o ria l C em ete ry 521 E H am lin R d , R o ch e s te r H ills w ith a lu n ch eo n fo llo w in g A rran g em en ts b y A sh ley - S co tt F u n e ra l H o m e, (2 4 8 ) 5 4 1 -2 3 0 0

RACHEL BRANDONA g e 81 o f P ly m o u th , d ie d M arch 26 200 6 S h e w as b o m A u g u s t 6 ,1 9 2 4 m C o lu m b ia T ennessee She c am e to th e P ly m o u th co m m u n ity in 1951 , fro m U n io n C ity T en n essee S h e we^ a h o m em ak er an d a n av id d o ll co lle c to r She w a s a m e m b e r o f th e P ly m o u th C h u rc h o f C h ris t S h e lo v ed to g a rd en co o k an d sew S h e e sp e c ia lly en jo y ed h e r fam ily an d w a s a lo v in g w ife , m o th e r , g ra n d m o th e r g r e a t g ra n d m o ther, a n d s is te r She is su rv iv e d by h e r h u s b an d o f 65 y ea rs , C la re n ce h e r c h ild re n B o b (P a t) B ra n d o n D o n n a (J im m ie ) G ribb le , an d T o n y a W iU ette, h e r g ra n d c h ild re n A lis o n (R o llin ) M o rg a n , C h n s (T e re s a ) B ra n d o n R ach e l L e a n n (S tev en ) Jo n es , T im o ttiy (M ila y a n a ) B ran d o n , M ic h e lle (K en) L in d b u ig , S u san B ran d o n , a n d D irk W ille tte h e r g rea t g ran d ch ild ren , Ian A n g e la , H aley , Jo shua , C o llin , K ara , A lliso n B en jam in , a n d C a lv in and h e r b ro th e r L in n ie (B arb ) B ro w n She is p re c ed e d m d e a th by h e r ch ild ren J a c q u e lin e Jo h n n y , a n d R e g in a B ra n d o n S e rv ic e s w e re h e ld W ednesday M arch 2 9 a t S ch rad e r H o w ell F u n era l H om e

RACHEL ROSE LEOA g e 71 f ro m T ro y M I p a sse d aw ay o n M arch 2 7 2 0 0 6 S h e w as b o m on A p ril 2 , 193 4 a n d w as a fo rm er resi d e n t o f D e tro it S h e is p re c ed e d m d e a th b y h e r p a r e n ts A lfo n s o & A d e lin a L e o S h e is su rv iv ed b y h e r b ro th e r D o m in ic L e o o f T ro y M I, an d m an y c o u s in s a n d fr ien d s R ach e l w a s e m p lo y e d w ith T h e E a s te r Sea ls S o c ie ty o f M ic h ig a n m D e tro it fo r o v e r 24 y e a rs a s a n A ss is ta n t to th e D ire c to r o f D e v e lo p m e n ta l an d C o m m u n ic a tio n s S h e w as a m e m b e r o f S t A n a s ta s ia C a th o lic C h u rc h T ro y M I a n d e n jo y e d s w im m in g w a lk in g a n d c o o k in g V is ita tio n and R o sa ry w e re h e ld o n W ed n esd ay a t P r ic e F u n e ra l H o m e 3 7 2 5 R o ch e s te r R o ad T ro y In s ta te T h u rsd ay 9 0 0 am u n til fu n e ra l m a ss 9 3 0 am a t S t A n a s ta s ia C a th o lic C h u rc h 4571 J o h n R R o a d (b tv m W attles a n d L o n g L ak e R o a d s ) In te rm en t W h ite C h ap e l M e m o r ia l C e m e te ry T ro y M I M em o ria ls to S t A n a sta s ia C a th o lic C h u rch B u ild in g F u n d

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ROBERT W. HOKENSONA g e 69, lif e lo n g re s id en t o f P lym ou th , d ied M arch 2 8 2 0 0 6 H e w as b o m Ju n e 28 193 6 in P ly m o u th H e is su r v iv e d b y h is b ro th e r , W illia m H o k en so n th re e n ie c e s , o n e n e p h ew th ree g re a t n ie c e s o n e g rea t n ep h ew a n d m an y a u n t t u n c le s an d co u sin s F u n e ra l f ro m S c h ra d e r H o w ell F u n era l H om e, 2 8 0 S M am , P ly m o u th F riday 2 p ra V is ita tio n 1pm un til t im e o f se rv ice M em o ria ls m a y be m a d e to th e c h a n ty o f th e d o n o r s ch o ice

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RONALD JAMES DENTON, Sr.

A g e 5 7 o f B e a r L a k e (fo rm erly o f W estland ) d ie d M o n d ay M arch 27 2 0 0 6 a t M u n so n M ed ic a l C en te r in T rav e rse C ity H e w a s b o ra M a rc h 28 1948, in D e tro it, th e so n o f C ly d e an d L o is (S u g d en ) D e n to n R o n a ld h ad w o rk ed a s a t ru c k d riv e r fo r W aste M an a g e m e n t fo r m an y y e a rs a n d w as most recently employed by B eck m an P ro d u c tio n S e rv ice In h is sp a re tim e R o n ald e n jo y e d fis h in g p lay in g g o lf w a tch in g sp o rts a n d d ra g ra c in g M o st o f a ll R o n a ld lo v ed sp en d in g tim e w ith h is fr ien d s a n d fam ily e sp ec ia lly h is g ra n d c h ild re n R o n a ld is su rv iv ed b y h is w ife , F ran c e s D en to n h is sons R o n ald J a m e s (C a n d y ) D e n to n J r o f W estland a n d J a s o n A lb e rt (C h an d ra ) D en to n o f W estlan d , 2 s tep ch ild ren P au la J e a n (T im o th y ) B a tze r o f B ea r L ak e a n d P au l T h e o d o re H a m ilto n o f B e a r L a k e n in e g ra n d c h ild re n , S tep h an ie A b ig a il, M aran d a B ran d o n Isaac D e z y ra e S a rah M ack en z ie and Isab e lla , o n e g ra n d c h ild on th e w ay s ev e n b ro th e rs a n d s is te rs S h e ril l (D o n ) B e h n k e o f O k e m o s K a th y C la y to n o f D a v is o n B illy (Id a) D en to n o f C an to n , J o h n D e n to n o f C an to n , M ik e (K a re n ) D e n to n o f W estland P e te D e n to n o f N e w B o sto n an d Je r ry (V ick i) B ro w n o f W estland h is c lo se fh e n d B o b H am ilto n and n u m ero u s n ie c e s a n d n ep h ew s R o n a ld w a s p re c e d e d in d e a th b y h is p a ren ts F u n era l s e rv ice s w ill b e co n d u c ted a t 1pm, S a tu rd a y A p ril 1 2006 a t th e T e rw illig e r F u n e r d H om e in K a lev a In te rm en t w ill b e in th e S p rin g d ale T ow n sh ip C em e te ry V is ita tio n w ill be h e ld F r id a y fro m 5 8 p m a t th e funera l hom e T h e T e rw illig e r F u n e ra l H orae is m c h a rg e o f a rran g em en ts

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SAM SHELLA ge 9 0 , o f S co ttsd a le A Z (fo rm erly o f D e tro it) , d ie d M arch 13 2 0 0 6 H e a tten d ed O h io S ta te U n ive re ity a t d ie a g e o f 14 M o v in g to D e tro it from O hio in 1 940 h e p rac tic ed o p to m etry and o w n e d a je w e lry sto re H e th en jo in e d A ro n s so n P r in tin g C o m p an y H is b u s in e s s c a ree r sp an n ed 7 0 y ears H e w a s a p a s t p re s id en t o f F ran k lin H ills C o u n try C lu b a n d b e lo n g e d to co n g re g a tio n S b a a re y Z e d e k O v e r the p a st 2 0 y e a rs , h e sp en t w in te rs in S c o tts d a le H e c e le b ra te d h is 9 0 th b irth d ay o n e m o n th ag o su rro u n d ed by frien d s a n d fam ily h e e x p re sse d deep g ra titu d e fo r h is g o o d fo r tu n e and long, h a p p y life H e is su rv iv ed b y h is w ife M a rg ie S h e ll o f S co ttsd a le , sons an d d a u g h te rs in la w W illiam S hell an d E l iz a b e th C h arav u s ira R ich a rd Shell a n d C y n th ia B an se n M ich ae l G ross N e i l an d A u ra G ross d a u g h te r E llen G ro s s g ra n d c h ild re n Je ffrey S te p h a n ie , D a n a D a n ie l A n th o n y M eg an , R o b e r t, G a ry G ab rie l, an d S a ra g r e a t g ra n d c h ild re n C ass id y J o h a n n a J a c o b , R y a n , a n d A n n a b ro th e r a n d s is te r m -law H a rry and D o ro th y S h e ll H e w as th e be loved h u sb an d o f th e la te S y d e lle Shell b ro th e r -m - la w H e rb e r t A ro n s so n In te rm en t in S c o ttsd a le C o n trib u tio n s m ay b e m a d e to A riz o n a K id n e y F o u n d a tio n 420 3 E a s t In d ia n S choo l R d # 1 4 0 , P h o e n ix A Z A rran g em en ts b y I r a K au fin a n C hapel

SOPHIE WITKOWSKI (nee Gliwski)

A g e 8 6 o f L iv o n ia fo rm erly R ed fo rd T w p p a ss e d a w ay M a rc h 2 5 th , L o v in g w ife o f 45 y e a rs to th e la te C h e s te r J W itk o w sk i D e a r m o th e r o f P a u l (Ju lie ) o f L iv o n ia a n d N an cy (J o h n ) G u a ra o f D e a rb o rn H g ts B e lo v ed G ra n d m o th e r o f A m y a n d R y an W itk o w sk i S is te r o f Jo se p h G le w sk i T iv e rto n R1 an d the la te S te lla (W alte r) B o lc o n o f F a ll R iv e r M A P ro u d A u n t o f m an y n ieces a n d n e p h ew s S o p h ie serv ed m the U S N a v y as H o s p i ta l A p p re n tic e 2 n d C I ^ s d u rin g W W II A ^ r th e w ar she e a rn ed h e r B e a u tic ia n s license w ith th e G I B ill U p o n m a m a g e a t H o ly T r in ity C h u rc h she m o v ed to D e tro it M I H ere sh e w o rk ed a s a B eau tic ian a n d la te r a t S ea rs R o eb u c k S to res u n til re tirem e n t in 1981 U n til h e r ill n e ss she e n jo y ed tra v e lin g w ith th e R ed fo rd S en io r T rav e le rs C lu b ta k in g c h an ces a t th e slo ts w a te r ex erc ise c la sses , and b e in g w ith h e r g ra n d ch il­d re n V is itin g w as W ed n e sd ay a t C h a r le s S te p F u n e ra l H o m e (3 1 3 ) 531 1888 F u n e ra l M ass w ill be c e le b ra te d T h u rsd a y 10 am a t S t V a len tin e C a th o lic C h u rc h (B e ec h D a ly b e t S c h o o lc ra ft an d 5 M ile R d ) In te rn m en t S t H ed w ig C em ete ry T he fam ily su g g ests m em o ria l do n a tio n s to th e A m erican D iab e tes A sso c ia tio n A n g e la H o sp ice o r c h a n ty o f y o u r ch o ice

WILLIAM JAY “BILL” CORLISS

P a rk C ty O u r d e a r f r end B ill C orliss age 4 9 passed aw ay S a tu rday M arch 25 2 006 fro m in ju ries sus tam ed m a cy c lin g acc id en t H e w as b o m N o v em b er 17 1956 th e s o n o f W illiam R an d Jessie F rid ay C orliss B ill g rew u p in F a rm in g to n M ich ig an O n N o v em b er 29 , 200 3 B ill m arried h is long tim e so u l m a te D e b K irby , m P a rk C ity U ta h B ill g rad u a ted fro m th e U n iv e rs ity o f M ic h ig a n w ith B ache lo rs in E x e rc ise P h y sio lo g y H is life s w o rk w as sp en t in o n e o f h is p a s s io n s th e b ic y c lin g in d u s try m o s t re c en tly a s D ire c to r o f E lec tro n ic s D ev elo p m en t fo r B ell S p o rts H e is su rv iv ed b y h is w ife D e b so n Jo rd an , p a ren ts , B ill an d Jes s ie , tw o la-others S te v e n (S a n d ra ) G re g o ry (E d n a ) , b ro the r-in la w B o b (A lliso n ) K irb y , a n d n ieces a n d n ep h ew s In l ie u o f f lo w ers th e fam ily r e q u e s t donations b e m ad e to th e B ill C o rlis s B icy c le A d v o cacy F u n d A n acc o u n t in B ill’s n am e has b e en s e t u p a t F ro n tie r B ank , 1245 D e e r V alley D riv e , P a rk C ity U ta h 84060 A v is ita tio n w as h e ld W ednesday , M arch 2 9 2 0 0 6 fro m 4 0 0 - 8 0 0 P M a t O lp m -H o o p es F u n e ra l H o m e , 288 N o rth M am S tree t H e b e r C ity F u n e ra l s e rv ice s w ill b e g in on T hursday , M arch 3 0 - 11 00 A M a t th e P a rk C ity C o m m u n ity C hurch , 4501 N o H w y 2 2 4 P a rk C ity U ta h (b eh in d P a rk C ity N u rsery )

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MARCHLenten dinners

Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church on Six Mile east of Middlebelt in Livoma will host Lenten Fish Fry dinners 4 7 p m Fridays (except Good Friday) during Lent Fish dinners are $5 each with proceeds benefiting the church

Fish fryIn recognition of its 75th Anniversary St Michael the Archangel Church of Livonia is offering Lenten Dinners 5 7 3 0 p m Friday March 31 in the cafe teria of St Michael School on Hubbard south of Plymouth Road Livonia For information call (734) 2611455 Dinners are all you can eat and fea ture a choice of hand dipped fried or baked cod along with a large assort ment of side dishes and beverages Cost IS $8 adults $4 children ages 311 and free for under age 3

Fish fry dinners4 30 7 30 p m Friday March 31 and April 7 14 (dinner starts at 3 30 p m Good Friday April 14) in addition to dinners of hand battered fried and baked fish choices include salmon patty and pierogi and $5 macaroni and cheese and pizza dinners at St Edith Church 15089 Newburgh Livonia Cost is $8 $6 children Carry out dinners available at same prices For questions call (734) 4621222

ForumStanding up for peace in a world of conflict 7 9 p m Thursday March 30 at Hope United Methodist Church 26275 Northwestern near Lahser Southfield Call (248) 3561020 ext 137

Karaoke night6 30 p m Friday March 31 at Knox Hail in Ward Presbyterian Church Northvffle Solo or group singers wel come but registration required by March 27 to perform Tickets $5 Free childcare Call (248) 374 5920

1Wo-part seminar The Art of Pro Life Persuasion pre sented by Right to Life - LIFESPAN 630 9 p m Friday March31 a n d 830 a m to noon Saturday April 1 at Dearborn Evangelical Covenant Church 18575 W Outer Drive Cost is $15 Registration required Call (248) 478 8878

School registrationHosanna Tabor Lutheran School ts accepting applications for grades PK 8 for the 2006 2007 school year at 9600 Leverne Redford After school care 3 6 p m Cali (734) 937 2233 for information

Lenten Bible study Pastor Herschel Ele leads a Lenten Bible Study 6 20 710 p m Wednesdays at Garden City Presbyterian Church 1841 Middlebelt one block south of Ford The church continues Sunday services with an adult Bible study at 8 30 a m tradi tional worship and children s Sunday School at 10 a m contemporary Mustard Seed service at 6 p m Tuesday adult Bible Study at 11 a m Call (734) 4217620

Lenten programs Runs Wednesdays to April 5 at Trinity Episcopal Church 11575 Belleville Road Belleville Call (734) 699 3361 All welcome to 6 p m Evening Prayer 6 30 p m Lenten Supper 7 p m Story of Anglicanism and the Episcopal church

Lenten services 10 a m Sundays through Lent and Easter Sunday and 7 30 p m Holy Thursday April 13 a t Nardm Park United Methodist Church 29887 W 11 Mile Farmington Mills Call (248) 476 8860

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Remarriage workshopRethinking marriage when thinking remarriage 9 a m to noon Saturday April 1 Room C317/C319 at Ward Presbyterian Church Northville A fee of $5 at the door includes work shop materials and continental breakfast This workshop is a must do for singles and those who are planntng/praymg to remarry some day Call (248) 374 5920

Classic senior singles 7 p m Saturday April 1 in room C317 Do you feel overwhelmed by crises or circumstances beyond your con tro P Join us as Paul Clough discuss es steps to change our lives and become triumphant survivors through the Lord rather than be vie tims of our life situations No ticket/reservation required Cad (248) 374 5920

Pope John Paul II The first anniversary of Pope John Paul II s death on Sunday April 2 will be marked with a Mass celebrated in Polish at 1 p m in the Shrine Chapel of our Lady of Orchard Lake fol lowed by a 2 p m Polish dinner ($10 adults $ 7 children) a n d 3 pm pres entation of Polish music art the poetry of the late pope and readings which center on his religious thought and spiritual leadership at

Orchard Lake Schools 3535 Indian Trail Orchard Lake For more infor mation call(248)706 6769 Am use urn the John Paul II Center is open to visitors on Polish Sunday or by appointment by phoning (248) 683 0412

Women's fellowshipSaladpotluckl2 30 pm Sunday April 2 at Ward Presbyterian Church Northville No ticket/reservation required Call (248) 374 5920

Potiuck dinner 5 30 pm Sunday April 2 at St Matthews United Methodist Church 30900 Six Mile Livonia Call (734)422 6038 The dinner is followed by a musical program by Rev Joon Yoo pastor of the Amen Korean Methodist Church of Novi

Sacred cantataSt Robert Bellarmme adult choir presents The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore DuBois 7 p m Sunday April 2 at the church 27101 West Chicago at Inkster Redford No charge (313) 937 1500

Healing and wholeness service 7 p m Sunday April 2 at Ward Presbyterian Church Northville The service is a time of reflection prayer anointing with oi! for healing and the celebration of the Lord s Supper and helps prepare hearts and minds for Holy Week and Easter A Lenten Easter music concert takes place 7 p m Palm Sunday April 9 with The Chance! Choir Orchestra Christian Company Teen Choir Handbells and two ensembles clas sics gospel and spirituals Childcare provided through age 4 For more information call (248) 374 7400

Lenten VespersThe Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit conducts services April 2 Sunday of St John Climacus at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 20500 Anglin Detroit (313) 366 0677 and April 9 Sunday of St Mary of Egypt at St Paul Macedonian Bulgarian Orthodox Cathedral 700 N Beech Daly Dearborn Heights (313) 565 9863 For information contact the Very Rev Michael Matsko Holy Transfiguration Church Livonia at (248) 476 3432 or mmatskoiltwmirrcom

Leadership and self-deception Lecture series with Rev Dennis Skilesbegins?pm Wednesday April5 and continues to May 31 at Unity of Livonia 28660 Five Mile between Inkster and Middlebelt Livonia Call (734) 4211760

Rummage sale The sale presented by the Congregational Church of Birmingham UCC opens Wednesday April 5 with early admission at 4 p m for $3 followed fay free admission 5 8 pm at the church 1000 Cranbrook on the southwest corner of Woodward Bloomfield Hills The sale continues 10 a m to 7 p m Thursday April 6 with a 1/2 price sale (on most items) from 1 4 p m and bag sale on most remaining items 5 7 p m No strollers due to lim ited space All net proceeds benefit outreach/charitable programs of the church

Luncheon seriesEcumenical Lenten senes hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth for churches of Plymouth noon to 12 30 p m service 12 301 p m soup and bread lunch Wednesday April 5 at 7dl Church Street Donation to ben efit Salvation Army

Lent programWednesday April 5 6 p m Taize prayer and song 6 30 p m program with meal service project and prayer at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 39020 Five Mile Livonia Call (734) 464 0211

Lenten scheduleServices 7 30 p m Wednesday April 5 (nursery available) at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church 30650 S ix Mile Livonia Call (734) 4271414 or visit http //hoiycrosslivonia org Holy Week services Palm Sunday A p ril9 a t 9 3 0 a m and 11 am Maundy Thursday April 13 at 7 30 p m Good Friday April 14 Reflections on the Passion 12 30 2 pm andTenebrae Worship Service at 8 p m Easter Vigil April 15 at 8 pm and Easter Sunday April 16 at? a m 9 3 0 a m and 11 a m

Understanding Islam An interfaith dialogue on the tenets of Islam Jihad Jesus in the Our an with speakers Dawud Walid execu tive director of Michigan Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations and Imam Abdullah El Amin executive director of Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan6 30 9 p m Thursday April 6 in room E205/206 at Hope United Methodist Church 26275 Northwestern near Lahser Southfield For information call (248) 3561020 ext 137 or sende mail topeacecenter@sbcglobai net

First FridayWith speaker David Edwards 7 p m April 7 in Knox Hall at Ward Presbyterian Church Noticket/regis tration required Child care provided Cal! (248) 374 5920

Musical programMen of Grace release party for their new CD The Hymns Project Volume 17 pm Friday April? at Calvary Baptist Church 43065 Jo y No charge Call (248) 3351222

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: by Madonna University senior pitcher Erin Brockert in Sunday'sthe Crusaders'winning streak alive But Madonna

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fomCftiio Dominican after scoring a run against Crusaders junior start ing pitcher Shannon Noder in the fourth, went to town sil^amst Brockert in a relief role during the fifth and sixth She ^ v e up nine runs (six earned) ;iand 10 hits in 21/3 innings -v> The big guns for the Panthers in the nightcap were «i5ina Schneider (2-3, four RBI)

Stephanie Bowshier (2-3, i)ur RBI)

For Madonna, the bnght spot in the loss was a three-run

homer in the fourth by fresh­man catcher Alison Grant

Sophomore first baseman Christina Finch collected two hits in three at-bats

In the opener, it was a differ­ent story as the Panthers could not do much against Brockert - who helped her cause with a 2-for-3 game at the plate, including two RBI

Meanwhile, MU scored twice m the third to go up 2-0 Brockert s sacrifice fly to right scored senior second baseman Stacey Sexsmith and another run came in on an eiror

Finch then homered to right center field m the sixth, to up the Madonna lead to 3-0 and the fin^ run scored m the sev­enth on an RBI double by Brockert

Ihkmg the loss for Ohio Dominican was Sara Hutson, who gave up seven hits and walked three in a complete- game outing

Madonna will host Rochester College at 3 p m Thursday

Pelicans trip up MU, 6 - 1

- Madonna University’s varsity baseball team could not get the bats going against Spaldings ^ a n Morgan Sunday, and the ^usasders wound up losing 6-1

3 * Morgan gave up just four Jftts in pitching the Pelicans to fheir 11th victory in 30 deci­sions this year Madonna

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'^duded twd hits (including a double) by third baseman Ben l^m sey and a run-sconng sin- ^ e by shortstop Kyle Fedorka ^ the fourth, which at the time cut Spalding’s lead to 3-1

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Livonian p itch es Wayne State to so ftb a ll tourney title

Baseball Warriors sweep pair of doubleheadersThe Warriors’ softball team

(9-14) won the Wayne State University-hosted invitation­al last weekend with three victories on Sunday - two pitched by Livonia s Meghan Misiak who earned tourney MVP honors

WSU defeated Ferris State, 4-3, routed Findlay 14-1 and won the tourney with a 10-1 rout over Hillsdale in the championship contest

Sarah who hit 462 with a hom er and five KBI over the weekend, and Sue Verbeem (3-3 in the final game, 5-9 overall) were named to the All- Tournament team

Misiak pitched two com­plete-game wins, giving up just two earned runs m the process while striking out 10

The Warriors will play GLIAC doubleheaders at Findlay on Saturday and at Ashland on Sunday WSU returns home for a double- header on Wednesday, April 5 against Ferris State

B A S E B A L LAfter losing 13 of its first 14

games, the Wayne State base­ball team swept back-to back doubleheaders at Gannon last weekend, a come-from- behind 8-2 triumph in the opener followed by a 4-2 vic­tory

The second victory had to wait until Sunday to be com­pleted, because it was sus­pended be^a^e^^arkness on S a t u r ^ l f e ^ W innings

But tlie Warriors held on to finish the win, behind Ryan Mosher^s pitching (two runs m six innings)

Wayne State then won 15-1 and 12-7 m Sundays regularly scheduled twmbill In the first game, Derek Ranck (Clarksjton) hit a grand slam and freshman starting pitcher Anthony Bass fanned 11 bat­ters in just five innings

The Warriors finished the sweep in style, scoring five runs in the 11th inning to bounce back from a 7-1 deficit

After WSU fell behind 7-1 early the Warriors chipped away and finally tied the game 7 7m the sixth Then in the telltale 11th Scott Martin brought in two runs with a double and additional runs were knocked in by Ranck,Jon Weisman and Kevin Kadrofske Jon Swartout fin­ished with a career-high nine strikeouts in 7 2 innings of relief work, allowing just two hits and one walk

M E N 'S T E M N I SThe Warriors men’s tennis

team split a pair of home GLIAC matches at Eastside Racquet Club in Detroit, defeating Findlay, 8 1, on Saturday before falling to Mercyhurst, 6-3, on Sunday

Wayne State led 2-1 after doubles and recorded tri­umphs in all S I X singles matches, five in straight sets, against the Oilers Ryan Buck and Adam Williams (Northville, Mich ) were victo­rious in both singles and dou­

bles against the Lakers on Sunday, and Buck extended his winning streak at No 6 singles to four

WSU Will play its next three matches on the road, begin­ning with a 1 p m nonconfer­ence meeting at Alma on Saturday, April 1 The Warriors will continue GLIAC play on Sunday at Ferns State and Monday at Grand Valley State

W O M E N 'S T E N N I SThe Wayne State women’s

tennis team Jiad its three- match vrainmg streak snapped with a 5-4 loss to Lake Superior S t a t e o n

Saturday in Allendale, Mich The Warriors responded on Sunday with a 7-2 victory over Grand Valley State WSU will play its next spnng match at Alma on Monday, Apnl 10, at 3 OOp m

M E N ' S G O L FThe WSU men’s golfteam

will open Its 2006 spring schedule on April 2-3 at the NCAA Regional in Perry Park, Ky

earned runs on five hitsFollowing Beaton on the hill

were Tony Luttman, Mike Hand, Andy Wojcik, Ryan Bradowski, Mike Orehek and Scott Miller Wojcik fanned three m his lone inning of work

The only other Madonna hit was a single by Dan Miller (1-1)

Leading the Pelicans on ofifense were M e^fie rm s (3-3) and Jeremy Ackby (3-4) Clubbing a sClo home run was Jacob Julius..

The Crusaders’ scheduled doubleheader Thesday at Ohio Dominican was postponed because of ram No makeup date has been set

Next up for MU is a Saturday afternoon (1 p m ) doublehead­er at Siena Heights to open the 2006 Wolverme-Hoosier Athletic Conference season

gram, budgeting and fund rais­ing, operating the program Within National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, uni­versity and cdlrference guide­lines, assisting with scheduling of nOn-conference games

For full consideration, mail resume, cover letter and a list of three references (including phone numbers) to Human Resource Department, Attn Womens Basketball Posting, Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Road, lavonia, MI 48150

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Kate Rosevear of Plymouth Township has had a few surprises over the years with vacation rentals She and fnends rented from news ads or word of mouth

Some accommodations were overly rustic, while others were too elegant for cross country weekends, said Rosevear owner of Carlson Wagonht Travel/Suncoast Travel of Plymouth and Wajne She noted the field s not highly regulated

‘There are resorts Up North that have condo mimuhi rentals that are quite reliable, she said She and friends sometimes cleaned up rentals - ‘We left them better tlian we found them” - and lost a secunty deposit after it was said they had done damage _ _

‘Overall, it was a good expenence over the years, said Rosevear, who recommends getting agree­ments in wnting It was a good time

Laura Obhnger senior vice president of the IVaverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, has some thoughts on vacation rentals as well People do visit the IVaverse City area I his is a 12 month destination, she said The summer months do tend to be our highest months ”

Vacation property listings are available on their Web site, tcchamber org There s also a regional marketing effort, done with the Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau the cham ber, National Cherry Festival and Charter Communications The site traversecity com has links to all of those

Efforts focus on a five county area, Obhnger

said Petoskey and Harbor Springs, further north, also have their own chambers which can provide information

Requests come into the IVaverse Area Association of Realtors, which covers a five-county area said administrative assistant Bobbie Stevens ‘We have a lot of wonderful Vacation spots ’

For that Realtor group, you can visit taar com and click on rentals or www nmvr com, for Northern Michigan Vacation Rentals There’s an online form to post rental information, Stevens said, free to Realtors and $50 to the public for a three-month, ad

They can search by a variety of topics,” Stevens said including whether its a cabin or cottage The Realtor site attracts some 1500 unique visitors a day

Rosevear recommends talking to fnends and family about vacation rentals She does that kind of thing rarely m her work at the travel agency I know that part of Michigan rather well,’ she said

There are condos and Alpine chalets that aie comfortable ‘You get what you pay for is what it amounts to, Rosevear said

There are also some timeshare resorts, not a lot but well maintained, she added It may be wise to take a dnve Up North to see vour accommodations

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Q . I understand there is some development along the river port area o f Tampa which may be beneficial as a source o f reference to Detroit. Do you have any information concerning that^ A There is much development along the river area and port area m downtown Tampa Indeed, the old Yhor City has ^ e n converted to a restaurant/night club, cigar factory area with a trolley running from "^or City to the downtown convention center spurring developments and businesses mcludmg high rise condominiums The area has become a tourist attraction which could be developed m the downtown river area along the Detroit River which would no doubt spur development and commerce Thmpa is again another example of the city that has taken a dilapidated area and refurbished it to the benefit of all

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0 Many of our board members are out of state during the winter and cannot participate in board meetings because of th a t. Do you have any suggestions^A In Michigan if everyone present at a board meeting can hear everyone else, a conference call is a good idea with a speaker phone located m those places where board members are present so that they can hear all other board members Just because someone is out of state at the time of a given board meeting does not mean they cannot participate m the

conference if the association is willing to provide the technological apparatuses available for such a board meeting Indeed, we encourage our community association clients to insure that all board members are present at all meetings through whatever electronic means is possible

Robert M Meisner is a lawyer and the author of Condominium Operation Getting Started S Staying on the Right Track sec ond edition It is available fo r $995 plus $1 shipping and handling He also wrote Condo Living A Survival Guide to Buying Owning and Selling a Condominium avail able for $24 95 plus $5 shipping and han dling For more information call (248) 644 4433 or visit bm eisnerfm eisner associ ates com This column shouldn t be con strued as legal advice

C o n s id e r h o m e lo a n 's c lo s in g c o s t s[ any mortgage borrowers are i so focused on shopping inter- ' est rates that they often miss

out on other important loan fac­tors Interest rate is one loan ele­ment, It is not everything Such one-dimensional shopping is like buying an automobile based solely on its looks without even consider­ing performance, fuel economy, insurance costs, and residual \^ u e

Sharp borrowers who think beyond just their interest rate often find themselves looking for answers to other important mort­gage questions One very impor­tant (and often overlooked) ele­ment of the mortgage shopping process is the question of how to handle their loan’s closing costs

The answer to the “loan costs” question actually varies with each borrower’s unique situation For the purposes of today’s column, I am using the term “costs” very genencally Please be mindfiil that a borrower’s total expenses will normally include their down pay-

TimothyPhillips

ment and prepaid taxes and inter­est, m addition to their loan’s costs and fees

There are essentially three ways for borrowers to cover most mortgage costs pay cash out of pocket, use your home’s equity, or have somebody else pay for them That ‘ somebody” could be a sell­er, if you find one willing It could also be your lender, who will usually put yoit in a loan product that will produce a suffi­cient “yield” to cover your costs

Do not be deceived If a lender claims to cover your costs, he will certainly recoup that money in some other way Nobody works for free, and a “no cost” loan sim­

ply means that you are paying for your own expenses in another way

If you have it, using your home’s equity is usually a good option, especially if you intend to stay m the loan for a very long time This tack should give you an optimum interest rate which will save you huge money over time

Today’s TIMBIT’ Accepting a slightly higher interest rate and asking your lender to cover your costs IS a good idea for short­term mortgages You will have slightly higher monthly payments, but you will pocket the chunk the money you would have otherwise forked out on those costs

Timothy Phillips is a mortgage banker and newspaper columnist Visit WWW PhillipsHQ com for article archives and wwwCarteretOnline Biz fo r mortgage calculators and solutions Homebuyers should always consult a professional for guidance specific to their situation

These are the Observer & 28470 Alvin $119000 Redford

Eccentric area residential real 29744 Balmoral $133000 25301 Five Mile $35000

estate closings recorded the 32513 Bock $185000 8935 Arnold $150000

weeks of Oct 31 Nov 4 2005 at 32361 Brown $230 000 9591 Brady $142 000th e Wayne County Register of 6737 Burnly $157000 11771 Columbia $137000Deeds office Listed below are 6416 Dillon $153 000 18226 Delaware $135000cities addresses and sales

33120 Florence $120000 19338 Delaware $35000pi II.Cd

511 Helen $150000 19352 Delaware $35 000

Canton 31112 Krauter $104 000 15820 Denby $134000

48591 Antique $278 000 33711 Posslyn $125 000 18256 Denby $142 000

48610 Antique $163000 32215 Rush $122 000 9560 Dixie $117000

4Z619 Barchester $145000 32259 Sheridan $165000 20461 Gaylord $122 000

43231 Barchester $276 000 6928 Whitby $135 000 26426 Kenneth $125000

50515 Belmont $194000 29800 Windsor $180000 17248 Lennane $126 000

40618 Blythefield $194000 Livmla 18646 Lennane $125000

1181 Brookline $249 000 32725 Barkley $210000 16643 Macarthur $148000

49002 Castleside $511000 18561 Brentwood $110000 11399 Mercedes $134000

44201 Cherbourg $230000 36063 Dover $125 000 16762 Negaunee $204000

211 Cherry Stone $271000 29539 Grandon $167000 18693 Norborne $152000

4022 Cornerstone $46 000 36564 Grandon $210000 18621 Olympia $138000

44195 Cranberry $186000 30178 Hoy $138 000 9012 Riverview $140000

1521 Emerald Pines $85000 37954 Jamison $140000 11353 Rockland $135000

1562 EmeraldPmes $321000 27546 Long $143 000 11348 Royal Grand $125000

8205 Endicott $211000 36262 Margareta $230 000 11688 Royal Grand $153 000

49156 Fifth Avenue $320 000 9733 Middlebelt $94000 26747 Student $145000

4026 Forest Bridge $52 000 31720 Middleboro $191000 14207 Winston $153000

4081 Forest Bridge $54000 9317 Montana $203 000 Westland

4099 Forest Bridge $58 000 11034 Oxbow $165 000 37041 Amhurst $215000

4350 Forest Bridge $58000 30926 Roycroft $175 000 33408 Bendon $68000

4368 Forest Bridge $58 000 38125 S Vista $3saooo 30817 Birchwood $140000

4404 Forest Bridge $58 000 37129 Saint Martins $290 000 35142 Birchwood $165000

45518 Glengarry $380 000 9840 Shadyside $178 000 30651 Burlington $122 000

45717 Graystone $192 000 17187 stamwich $205 000 1135 Craig $215000

45725 Graystone $205 000 15074 Westbrook $298 000 36527 Fairchild $191000

45957 Graystone $234000 15611 Westbrook $230 000 36661 Gilchrist $183000

41510 Hanford $225000 Plymouth 35561 Glen $107000

6976 Harvard $117000 50581 Beechwood $237 000 5746 Herbert $140000

1645 Hentage $185000 11349 Cedar $195000 6035 Huff $160 000

4611 Hunters $156000 41231 Greenbriar $210000 6313 Hunter Pointe $160000

1414 Kensington $349 000 48404 Joy $190000 30439 Joy $105000

42798 Lilley Pointe $126 000 13482 Karl $409000 8294 Melvin $132000

2290 N Woods $323 000 40629 Newport $145000 1476 Norris $139000

48523 Oak Bridge $58 000 93150akchffe $240000 8231 Rickie $171000

48551 Oak Bridge $58000 284 Pinewood $135000 1646 S Carlson $120000

41644 Pheasant Creek $339 000 49525 Pointe Xing $175000 669 S Hawthorne $162000

2084 Pfnecroft $173 000 1150$ Harvey $313 000 605$ Wildwood $130000

42186 Saratoga $182 000 1372 Sheridan $322 000 35101 School $150000

49651 Shenandoah $521000 820 Starkweather $320 000 1367 Shoemaker $118000

41058 Southwmd $119000 11827 Sycamore $133000 8673 Terri $155000

41230 Southwmd $123000 1450 W Ann Arbor $34000 1867Wilshire $192 000

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LIVONIAbdrm 1 5 bath colonial in wonderful family friendly sub Remodeled ktchn w/Merillat cabs w/fuli view to fmly rm w/beautifui frpic Hrdwd firs thruout remodeled bath newer roof wndws fresh paint etc! $239 500 (D36Gre)

LIVONIA Exquisite 4 bedrm colonial w/year round sun rm Ig fmly rm library w/bit in book cases living & dining rms ktchn w/granite counters & island find LL w/addi kitchen exercise rm & add I fmly rm mster w/lg walk n closet $424 900 (L55Pem)

LIVONIA Absolutely perfect 3 bdrm 2 5 bath ranch w/quality upgrades me new oak & Conan ktchn premium Pella wood windows w/bIt in blinds roof furnace vinyl trim etc Gorgeous fenced yard w/ paver patio & sprinklers' Must See' $309 900 (L86S0U)

LIVONIA Buy or lease this 4 bedrm 2 5 bath colonial in a great sub! Offers large family rm w/FP library 1st floor laundiV & many many updates me furnace A/C baths & windows Fantastic price w/ fantastic location' $289 900 or $1800/mo (L65Pol)

LIVONIA Great 1st fir condo located in back of complex near woods Updated white ktchn w/ newer counters sink & wood like fir Hamilton porch enclosure w/glass & screens newer Wallside wndws bsmt storage car port & comm pool $69 900 (L85Far)

DEARBORN Stunning West Dearborn brick bungalow is perfect in every wayl Gorgeous ktchn 2 bdrms on mam fir Ig 2nd fir master w/full bath fin d basement updated roof windows copper plumbing furn A/C + more MintI $154 900 (L2OW1I)

CANTON Exquisite 4 bedrm 2 5 bath colonial nearly 3600 sq ft & located in great area of Canton Walk to new nigh school from this contemporary home w/1st fir library circular stairway sun rm + 3 car garagel $443000(L95Lab)

LIVONIA Premium Lot in Deer Creek! Beautiful 4 bdrm 2 5 bath colonial w/stunning circular stairway Large fmly rm w/frpic full length wndws & French drs to custom decks from each side Private park like yard Home is like new' $399 900 (LSIWay)

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CANTON Premier 3600 sq ft home w/4 bedrms 3 full & 2 half baths library dramatic entry w/ curved staircase huge granite kitchen w/hearthrm 2nd FP & 2nd stairway leading to 2 mstr suites! View of rolling treed commons from deck w/hot tubi $454 900 (L69Put)

PLYMOUTH Beautiful upper unit 2 bdrm condo w/vltd ceiling sky life gas fireplace bay wndw oak ktchn w/updates separate nook for formal dining + brkfst bar Irg master w/ walk in closet Ig laundry updated bath + more! $129 900 (63Pin)

FARMINGTON HILLS Unbelievable home on 1/2 acre wooded lot 4 bdrm 4 baths 2 lavs library fam rm spacious kitchen exercise rm w^ot tub waterfall & sauna fantastic ingrnd pool & patios 2 5 car heated garage w/addI heated w orktop' $424 900 (L23WOO)

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GREAT LOCATION - For this immaculate end unit ranch in Canton Amenities include skylights cathedral ceilings updated roof furnace & central air Bright kitchen w/appliances full basement pool clubhouse and more $128 4 0 0 (P 3 74 S O )

OUTSTANDING GLENGARRY SUB'Or ginal owner of tnis 2591 sq ft 4 bd 2 5 bath Baybrook Large step down fam ly rm w/gas fp formal I v n g & dining room Kitchen w/ oak cabinets & doorwall leading out to brick patio 2nd floor laundry spacious Master w/jacuzzi tub & WIC $359 900 (P 887WE)

UPDATED HOME 4 bd 2 5 bath P nouth colon al Beaut ful new oaK Ktche large Fam y Room Vaulted ce 1 nq & fp formal L v ng & Dmng rooms 1st floor laundry & Den Updated bath windows furnace & large Deck $338 500 (P 002RO)

TANGLEWOOD CONDO Fnally a condo n p e s t g o u s Tangle/ood Savg ass complex Tb s rare find offers wood floors Kitchen w double oven f replace large Master Suite WI C s 3 bd 2 5 baths & a 2 5 car Garage Come seel $369 900 (P 526SA)

WALK TO TOWN Just a short walk to downtown P ymouth from this 5 bd 2 5 bath colonia We 1 maintained v^/many updates me roof furnace vinyl windows & carpet Great value for Plymouth D o nt wait to long $264 960 {P 6416 L)

IMMACULATE Beaut ful home preed under ma ket value due to relocat on 2 story Foyer open floor plan large master su te 1 st floor laundry fnished bsmt nice yard & convenient location $342 500 (P 7 4 1 CH)

ELEGANT & SPACIOUS 4 bd 2 5bath colon al in popular W ndsor Park Move n ready 3 season F o r da Room partially I n shed basement & many other upgrades Call today for more details $239 500 {P 371 HI}

SPARKLING COLONIAL - Beautifully updated kitchen w/oak cabinetry bright living room w/pergo style floor vaulted family room w/ f replace & doorwall to patio overlooking a manicured yard - Really nice Cali today $210 000 (C 371 BE)

MOVE-m CONDITION - Decorated w/ designer colors t/o Hardwood floors attached Garage w/direct access to unit Open area upstairs could be library or study Great Room wired for surround sound Patio area planted w/beaut lul perenniels This will not lastl $189 900 ( P H O N E )

UVONIA CHARMER - Gorgeous 4 bd 2 bath home w/over 2000 sq ft Formal Living & Dining rooms Family Room w/naturai frpI oversized lot w/fresh landscaping & cement Patio Move m condition $290 000 (P 900SO)

CUSTOM IN EVERY WAY - 1 75acres! Over 3700 sq ft of living in this super brick ranch w/3 car garage’ Open & airy w/2 way fp from formal DR to cath ceiling LR! FR w/untque fp & doorwall to open yard kit w/maple cabs skylights baths storage & w/o bsmt Must see inside' $434 500 (P 075PO)

UKE NEW! - 2 bd ranch condo w/all the bells & whistles' Cant be beat unit which boasts neutral carpet new kit w/white cabs formal dining rm & large liv rm w/gas fp & doorwalf to brick paver patio Top this off with a full bsmt plantation blinds and youve got a winner' $126 500 (P 14 6 S O )

GREAT HOME - Outstanding colonial w/marble flooring in foyer & Kitchen Huge master suite w/ vaulted ceiling fireplace WIC bath w/doubie sinks & soaking tub Great neighborhood $251 900 (G 881TA)

PLYMOUTH COLONIAL - Desirable Hough Park Over 2500 sq ft w/4 bd 3 baths formal dining 1st floor laundry recently added Great Room & 3 car garage Great neighborhood' $494 900 (C 490MA)

AWESOME RANCH This one will knock your socks o ff Numerous upgrades such as windows carpet paint hwd flooring & paver patio Living Room w/fp beautiful updated bath w/gramte & a huge 1/2 acre lot Put this one at the top of your list $234 900 (C 555AN)

LOOK NO FURTHER! Than this exquisite 4 bedroom colonial in Canton s Central Park Grand entry hardwoods gourmet kitchen formal areas fireplace a superb master 2 5 car Garage & an oversized lot' $374 900 (C 0 77LI)

GREAT HOME - 3 bd quad level in popular Westland sub Family Room 1 5 baths basement 3 season Florida room & 2 5 car Garage m quiet neighborhood Call today for an appointment $169 9 0 0 (C 3 10 TR )

SHARP BRICK RANCH - With Livonia Schools' Spacious living room w/ cozy fireplace and doorwall to the covered patio overlooking the backyard Finished basement garage and a roomy floor plan $176 900 (C 855CO)

METICULOUS LIVONIA RANCH - 4bd 1 5 bath rartch w 1200+ sq ft Updated Kitchen w/Pergo style floor New roof on home & garage Updated windows furnace A/C circuit breakers & copper plumbing Patio door leads to Deck & beautiful yard Finished bsmt This home is ready for you' $200 000 ( C 1 6 U Y )

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ONE OF A KIND • Captivating colonial w/virtually maintenance free exterior Hwd floors abound 3 full ceramic baths recessed lighting in Kitchen & 20x13 raised Deck for relaxing outdoors A must seel $455 900 (C 6^10R)

HEART OF CANTON - Super Cape Cod with a striking great room floor plan offering a fireplace finished basement first floor master and a pabo for summer enjoyment Clean and inviting home $299 900 (C 214 SA)

RANCH ON 4 ACRES! - Located in Canton offering a large floor plan with dver 4 acres (possible split) $ bedrooms 1 5 baths and a 40x48 pole barn Family room fireplace and appliances remain Call now $374900 (C 331 SA)

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NEW CONSTRUCTION - Beautiful Arlington floor plan 1st floor bdrms 2 car attached Garage w/ private drive on a premium lot Over 22k of upgrades including basement w/egress window This wont last long! $239 900 (C 587ST)

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL IN CANTONAbsolutely stunning home offering many upgrades like granite m the kitchen top of the line carpeting marble surrounding the fireplace cherry wood floors Call to see it today' $274 900 (C 550SC)

This 3 bd 2 bath ranch has all the bells & whistles Forma! Living & Dining Rooms Family Room fenced ard 2 car Garage & all appliances stay One year home warranty for the lucky buyer $189 900 (P 535WH)

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 2 Bd 2 5ba condo w/iarge spacious rooms Wonderful Galley Kitchen w/all appI Newer vinyl windows furnace & hwh Neutral decor fuil Basement & a garage Call todayl $ 127 900 (P 534CO)

UPSCALE COMFORT! Newly remodeled 2 bd 2 bath condo in'* Greenpointe Sub New tiwd firs tiled fp freshly painted w/neuf colors mstr bath skylights new SS appi new deck & fin bsmt Comm poo! & tennis w/Walied Lk Schls $189900(P0143DA)

. - 3 b d 1 5 bath w/ nice features Updates Kitchen w/ granite hardwood floors on entry level & large closets Deck in the large pnvate backyard A must see' $162 000 (P 048AS)

I THE CITY Sprawling ranch on 1+ acre lot Lovely Living Room w/fp 4 bds 1 5 baths newer carpeting hwd floors large enclosed porch new roof in 05 & a 1 yr Home Warranty for the lucky buyer What more could you ask for? $189 000 (P 365M0)

Spacious 3 bd 2 bath brick home w/many updates me new windows C/A updated baths & kit tear off roof in 97 bsmt IS plumbed for bath

new cement patio FR w/nat fp new gar dr w/open^r new frt dr & interior freshly painted $229 900(0

Acres embraces this charming 4 bedroom home Fireplace hwd & ceramic firs welcomes you home 48X30 pole barn Swimming pool Great craftsmanship Built in 1930 Numerous updates Plym Canton Schls $454 900 (P 291NO)

SEE Well maintained Canton colonial 3bd 1 5 ba updated kitchen baths roof AC windows doors carpSt gutters & hwh Add to this a stamped concrete patio sprinklers all appliances family room w/fp & basement $219 900 (P 815SC)

WALK TO DOWNTOWNOutstanding Plymouthneighborhood' Custom built w/ many updates including furnace air hwh Kit appis & roof Hdwd firs 3 full baths large FR w/fp & an impressive master bedroom $519 0 0 0 (P 4 11LI)

FLAIR, FASHION, FUN! Canton colonial Formal DR w/columns 2 sty 6 R w/cast stone & marble fp cherry cabs extensive use of designer ceramic & paint Paver patio curved staircase side entry gar bridge overlooking GR $389000 ( P H O N O )

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Open Sunday 1 4 S/Lincoln W/Vvoodward

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Excellent condition 2 bdrm 2 5 baths located In desirable Pheasant Run G o t Course Community Plymouth Canton schools $240 000 Come and see Saturday or schedule for a pr vate showing

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(734) 453 8700 Remerica Crossroads Realty

Canton OPENSAT2~4~ 40421 Glen Eaple Ln

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Many updates Granite kitchen w/gourmet appii ances Oversized windows w th fabulous views of property & river 4 bed rooms & 4 baths Family room with fireplace $795 000 Mitch Wolf Prudential Cranbrook Realtors 248 626 8700

GARDEN CiTYO P EN SA TU R D A Y 1 4 30127 BEECHWOOD

Nice 3 bedroom all brick ranch L A R G E lot 295 ft

Updates galore $149 900 MARK & M ARY SIMKOW

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LIVONIA LA U R EL WOODSO P E N S A T 12 4 18057 University Park Dr N of 6 Mi W of Newburgh Just listed sharp 2 bdrm ranch condo garage pool Close to shop ping X w a y s Only $139 900 Esther Baxter 248 981 7885

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3 bdrm 1 bath Ranch on acre -3+ car mechanic s garage $ 175 000

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B L O O M F IE L D 4 bdrm 2 5 bath 2600 sq ft Birmingham schools 2 car garage bsmt $440 900 (248) 855 8703

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Exqu site condo n superb condition is practically new 2 arge bedrooms study 2 balls upper end unt w/no traffic no se Popular model at Fellows Creek $199 900 I 275 at Michigan Ave E to Lotz N on Lotz

Tren Duevel 734 665 0300 eves 734 669 5954

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4 bdrm 2 5 bath 1851 sq ft Backs to park Premier home n Carriage H lls $239 900

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HANDYMAN SPECIAL!2 bdrm ranch spacious livng rocm open eat In kitchen stove and fridge included Large master bdrm large backyard $ 115 000

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DEARBORN HEIGHTS 3 bedroom ranch totally updated 2H + car garage $122 900 ShareNet Rea% 248 642 1620

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RANCH3 bdrm 1 bath ranch 1500+ sq ft Extra large rooms Remodeled bath room New carpet garage door SIX panel nterior doors and roof (2000) Lg lot $ 174 900 8 77 7 6W N E R S e x t AMP5575

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BEAUTIFUL!3 bedroom ranch qu et safe street Excellentschoos Private backyard Completely updated like new $188 000

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BRING A L L O FFER S '3 bdrm ranch in Westlake Sub all the updates iivng room w/bay window bsmt pr vate backyard 2 ca garage $187 500

CENTURY 21 PREM IER (734) 453 4300

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BY OWNER OPEN SUN 1-424319 Ei Marco 48336 Fully renovated from 2001 to 2003 Quality throughout 4 bdrm 2 bath 2005 sq ft Granite kitchen marble bath $295 500 248 219 4742

C O L O N IA L3 5 bdrms 3 5 baths 2 650 sq ft brick Corner wooded lot Finished bsmt w/ hoi tub 1 350 sq ft recreation room $360 000 (BL375EB)j

E D B A R T ER (248) 763-0120

Century 21 Today Inc 28544 Orchard Lake Rd

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IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY3 Bdrm 1 5 bath b rck ranch Excel cond Hardwood large new ktchen with appliances New paint m/out Bsmt with washer dryer C/A 2 car w/opener $169 900

248 867 6963

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29231 Wei ington 248 225 0486

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N EA R T H E V IL L A G E Many updates Granite kitchen w/gourmet appli ances Overs zed windows with fabulous views of prop erty & ver 4 bedrooms & 4 baths Family room with fireplace $795 000 Mitch Wolf Prudential Cranbrook Realtors 248 626 8700

ALL BRICK RANCH30540 Barton N e e 3 bed room 2 car garage fin shed bsmt w/fireplace and bar

$144 900MARK & MARY SIMKOW

(734) 812 7793REM ER IC A C O U N T R Y P U C E

(734) 981 2900

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CLEAN*3 bedroom Ranch Hard wood floors thru out Updated kitchen & bath Great location & low taxes' $129 900 (31JA)

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Nice 3 bedroom all brick ranch LA R G E lot 295 ft

Updates galore $149 900 MARK & MARY SiMKOW

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CHARMING COLONIALLoads of potential on great street Hardwood floors wanes coating fireplace leaded glass doors $269 900

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MUST S E L L ' Lease option available beautifully updated 2400 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath on 2 S acres 2 car pole barn with workshop Close to town and shopping $195k

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10505 Lincoln 3 bdrm 2 bath brick bungalow 2 + car garage fireplace newer heat ingA/C roof $259 900

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A MUST S EE'3 bdrm 2 bath home 1476 sq ft Itvning room family room w/woodstove fireplace newer furnace newer appliances 2 car garage $134 900

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3 Bdrm 2 5 bath remodeled brick ranch w/new roof win dows garage front door light ing C/A 2 5 garage sprinkling system & more' $255 000 O P E N SAT & S U N 1 5 Ouakertown sub 3 9127 Meeting House Lane S/6 Mile E/Haggerty Call 248 563 5649

BEST NEIGHBORSNorthwest area Custom remodeled open floor plan 4 bdrms 2 new baths office hardwood floors built ins new high efftcien cy furnace & hot water heater almost 1/2 acre with woods 2200 s q ft $330000 248 476 1003

BRICK RANCH 3 Bdrm 1 5 bath 2 car garage immacu late Call for all info $189 900 73 4 564 79 15CUSTOM RANCH 6 Mi/Levan FSBO Open House Sat Sun

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M O V E IN FO R $0 $6995 ' Totally remodeled 4 bdrm colonial family room Ig private yard Free Closing Costs Free move from Men on the Move' 1 year home warranty Pre inspection by Home Pros $259 900 Rent to own! Possible $1000 per mo rent to own credit John Toye 734 718 3840 Re/Max Hometeam Realtors

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LET 'S MAKE A DEAL!Updated 3 bdrm 1 5 bath brick ranch Finished bsmt 2 5 car garage $ 174 900

Susan & Rachel Rion 734-522-2429

Remax Alliance 734 462 3600

LIVONIA BRING OFFER!Solid brick 3 bdrm 2 5 bath ranch on large lot & backing to park' Newer windows roof furnace plus part finished walk out bsmt Lots of stor age plus Ig attached garage

T H E FIR ES T O N E TEAM R E/M AX 100 (248) 348 3000

LivoniaIMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

On nice lot 3 bdrm ranch w/bsmt & 2 5 car garage Living room formal dinmg room & kitchen w/breakfast room & appliances C/A fenced yard newer roof windows & more $198 000 (H 0 9 17W K )

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LIVONIA U U R E l WOODSO P E N S A T 12 4 18057 University Park Or fJ of 6 Mi W of Newburgh Just listed sharp 2 bdrm ranch condo garage poo! Close to shop pmg X w a y s Only $139 900

Esther Baxter 248 981 7885 Mayfair Realtors

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OPEN SUN 1 4PMGorgeous' Remodeled w/top of the line every thing' 2 story w/ist floor master suite sits on 1 acre w/barn Must see' 19044 Wayne Rd (just S of 7 Mi) $389 900 248-477 9699

OPEN SUNDAY 1 4 34387 Capitol

3 bdrm 1 bath R ^ c h on 'A acre 3+ car mechanic s garage $175 000

Debbie Blaok (246) 459-8976

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Open Sunday 12 4 36515 ANN ARBO R TRE of Newburgh Completely updated colonial or 1 4 7 ac Country I v n g m the city'

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Immed occupancy 3 bdrm brick ranch newer carpel & paint Remodeled kitchen Wallside windows central air 2 car garage w/opener $174 900 248 446 73 12 or owners cora/tpg8238

SPANISH S TYLE RANCH

3 bdrm 2 bafii brick Open floor plan Great room w/ fireplace dining room den Lg kitchen First floor Iqun dry Finished bsmt w/ wet bar & fireplace Ceramic tile wood floors Must see to appreciate' $360 000

(248) 473 0072

THR EE BEDROOMS bsmt garage $130 000 $395 cash to close $899/mo Good Poor No Credit 810 955 9549

OVER 2500 SQ FTGorgeous ranch home that fronts on Kensington Metro Park Fenced for horses One of a kind 301 Martindale Rd Ask ng $585 900

ALTERNATIVE REALTY 248 348 5977 313 820 2299

NEW HUDSON SOUTH LYON SCHOOLS

Close to I 96 3 bdrm 1 5 Bath

C O LO N IA L FlordaRoom Large yard $219 900

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$229 90Q Call 248 444 5380

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Attractive Colonial 4 bdrm 2 1 2 bath 3 car garage updated nte o park I ke back yard 2 1 7 1 7 Bedford$335 900 248 348 9112

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWNLovely mint 3 bdrm 1 5 bath Cape Cod w /M ANY updates Enclosed Florida room over looks great paver pato deep yard 2 5 car garage full bsmt newer family room

T H E FIR ES TO N E TEAM RE/M AX 100 (248) 348 3000

GORGEOUS COMMONSSpacous 2 story w th den & great room with natural f repace 1st f oor aundry C/A 2 5 baths Br ck paver patio basement & 2 car attached garage $329 900 ML26030444

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SUN April 2,1-416226 Homer off Northvilte RdTake Reservoir West between 5 & 6 Mile Ranch - M U ST S EE this gorgeous remodel on 57 acres Beautiful cabinets & hardwood fl 3 BR 3 bath master suite over size 2 car gar Wood stove Quiet setting pri vate backs to wooded park tor country living cose to hwys & easy commute M LS #26045328

Owner/agent Nancy Chr stopherson

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OPEN 4/2 & 4/9 1 4PMAffordable Bungalow By Owner 3 bdrm 2 bath w/ updated kitchen Walled Lake prvlleges 1460 sq ft with bsmt No commission paid

$ 175 000 248 756 6923

B EA U T IFU LS R EADY'4 bdrm 2400 s q ft home buit in 2002 2 biks to downtown Cherry cabi nets Andersen windows tieldstone fireplace hard wood fibors on first floor Quiet street Open House March 26 1 4pm 533 Herald between Ann Arbor Rd & A m Arbor Trail E of She don $475 000

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Updated Ranch on 1 acre Mechanic s dream 4 car heated garage 2006 Maple Kitchen A must see'

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HOME FOR S A LE 1 600 sq ft4 bdrms 2 full baths 2 living rooms fireplace 2 car garage

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Fantastic location Close to Historic Downtown Plymouth 2 story Colonial 3 bdrm 1 5 bath Beautiful natural fire place $189 900/lease $1200 Gary Reggtslt 248 3441800

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PLYMOUTH Land Contract / Rent To Own Lo w down easy terms Problem credit ok Custom home on 1/2 acre lot $1495/mo W/S750 monthly credit" Owner 73 4 454 1888

COZY ALU M INU M RANCH3 Bdrm 2 bath many upgrades ail appliances Hardwood floors bsmt fenced yard new water heater 1 5 car garage M U ST S E L L ' $94 000

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NICE BRICK RANCHLarge kitchen dining room Deck 2 car garage $89 575 M LS 26032304

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THREE BDRM COLONIAL

1 5 baths spacious yard w/shed Needs updates & TLC /^ppraised $124 000 asking $ 111 500

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ROCHESTERO P EN B Y appt For sale or lease to own 3 bdrm 2 5 hath 2073 sq ft ranch open floor plan fireplace sun room deck & cathedral ceil mgs immediate occupancy $284 900 248 568 6980

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IMMACULATE3 bdrm 1 5 bath Colonial Hardwood floors coved ceilings and fin shed base m ent $259 900 26020175

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3 bdrm bungalow 59 900 313 220 3555

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2204 Dallas Ave 3 bdrm 2 bath ranch

w/new kitchen 2004 hardwood finished bsmt C/A 1 5 car

garage and many more updates for $192 000 Call (248) 544 2321

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RANCH3 bdrm 1 bath no bsmt remodeled c/a large lot Price fo se! (248) 557 4266

SouthfieldOpen Sat & Sun 1 4

27036 E V E R E HN of 11 W of Greenfield

Well maintained ranch w/full bsmt attached 2 car garage Fam ly room with doorwall to patio Updates include carpet kitchen flooring furnace & A/C & more $144 888

Call Mark Warren (248) 417 0742 or

(248) 539-7307Keller Williams Realty

30500 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills

STUNNING4 bedroom 2 5 bath Cape

Cdd Updated kitchen huge bdrms & finished bsmt 2 car garage $249 900 26043746

Century 21 Today Inc (248) 647 8888

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BEAUTIFUL VILLA STYLE HOME

on O T T ER SY LV A N LA K E 2700 sq <ft 4 bdrms 3 5 baths New construct on Rent or buy zero down w/ seller assisted financing

(248) 789 6600

BRING A LL OFFERSlClean 3 bdrm 2 bath colonia Formal din ng natural f replace totally updated 1500 sq ft c/a finished bsmt 2 car Zero down 100% linancing available (734) 844 6587

NICE 3 BEDROOM RANCHW/2 car garage All new carpet and vinyl floors $114 900

MARK & MARY SIMKOW (734) 812 7793

REM ER IC A C O U N TR Y PLA C E (734) 9 8 ^ 9 0 0

W AYNE OPEN SUN 1 4 35058 Stellwagon

E Of Wayne N of VanBorn Award winning custom 3 bdrm ranch 2002 with many updates taping the park

1 1 8 0 4 7 3 4 ) 2856519 Century 21 A1A

3505 Fort St Wyandotte

JUST LISTED!AREAL CHARMER- REMODELED 2006

3 bdrms 2 baths w/walk out 2+ car garage Big country lot Appliances ncluded Immediate

Possession Natural fire place $185 500

W AYN E K ER N (800) 500 6823

Century 21 Today Inc 28544 Orchard Lake Road

Farmington Hills

BEAUTIFUL VILLA STYLE HOME

on O T T E R SY LV A N LA K E 2700 sq ft 4 bdrms 3 5 baths New construction Rent or buy zero down w/ seller assisted financing

(248) 789 6600

A W 0 L A world of living in this spacious 3 bdrm brick ranch All applances stay no bsmt but has utility room 2 car garage Owner anxious to go home to Texas early occupancy Asking $125 000 New mortgage 31095 Stenhauer St S of Cherry Hill E of Merrman

Open Sunday 12 4 Sims Agency

(734) 721-3488COMPLETELY RENOVATEDHome Beautiful oak kitchen overlooks spacious living room S dining room Finished bsmt Nice Florida room On a large )o! $129 900

NEWLY LISTED 3 Bdrm brick ranch on a fantastic lot huge remodeled kichen & bath full bsmt newer windows & furnace, $149 900

FANTASTIC PRICE O n th s 4 b d rin brick ranch beautiful large kitchen 2 1/2 baths f nished carpeted bsmt 2 car garage many newer updates $159900

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Virtually new 2 bdrm 1 bath 1000 sq ft attached garage f o r s a l e b y o w n e r c o m / 20585326 $138 000

248 4 1 7 6662

O P EN S U N D A Y 1 4 Ail brick ranch with Livonia Schools Priced to sell w/finished basement to o "

MARK & MARY SIMKOW (734) 812 7793

REM ER IC A C O U N TR Y P LA C E 734) 981 2900

LISTED!TOTALLY UPDATED

3 bedroom 2 bath rartch Family room with fireplace Pella windows Finished basement Private fenced yard Attached 2 car garage $215 000 M U 2 6045784

Century 21 Today Inc (734) 462 9800

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Nee ranch 3 bdrm updat ed k t roof & windows Finished basement large lot 2 car attached garage Immediate occupancy $162 900 26015509

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W ill build a 3 b e d ro o m 2 bath ranch w th a 2 car garage o n a q u ie t lot in the C ty o f G ra n d B la n c fo $159 900 00 H o u s e w !) b e s m la to p ic tu re C h o o s e v o u r o w n cab nets fx t u r e s ca rp e t siding a nd sh ngle co lo r

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246-634-5366 or 810-964-5434

ROMULUSTotally renovated ranch In quiet neighborhood Interior

Rrofessionally updated newer /allside windows new vinyl

siding on house & garage 60x300 ft lot Move in $134 900 #2600074

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eves 754 669 5845 Charles Reinhart Co Realtors

V A N B U R E N Belle Pomte Estates

Lived In only 8 months! 3 bdrm 21/2 bath Cape Cod 1s t floor Master w/full bath Huge kitchen great room w/firepiace 2 car attached garage sprinklers upgraded elevation & more $229 900 Immedi ate occupancy too'

CALL LORRAINE HAYES (734) 459 4700

Keller VVilliams Realty

TENNESSEE (N W)Brick ranch 3000 sq ft 4 bdrms 2 5 baths located on 10 acres w/sma!l pond & fruit trees Located within 1 mile of KY Lake & boat ramp Small farm house w/2 bdrms 1 bath included $145 000 731 441 0374

BELLEVILLE LAKE9 unit apt income $ 7 7 000 Asking $740 000 qualified buyers only (734) 699 2935

BIRMINGHAM CONDO$ 14 79 0 0 First floor 2 bdrm 1 5 bath Newly renovated m 05 Washer & dryer n unit carport pool association fee $ 171 Adams Rd & 15 Mile

248 593 2537

BLOOMFIELDCompletely remodeled 2 bdrm 2 full bath new kitchen carpet w ndows wood floor Bsmt $154 900

(810) 953 1669

BLOOMFIELD HILLS FoxHills 1 bdrm appliances c/a bsmt carport $89 900 ShareNet Realty 248 642 1620

Bloomfield Adams WoodsLike new 3 bdrm 2 5 bath Ig master bdrm w/ fireplace Vacant $0 down/0 closing

costs Rock Fin Reduced 40K $247 000 S48 390 8002

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S of Sum rnt Parkway W of Canton Center

Excellent c o n dto n 2 bdrm 2 5 baths located) n des abe Pheasant Run Golf Cou so Com m unty Plymouth Canton schools $240 000 Come and see Saturday or schedule for a private showing

Norma Peterson or Bill Adams

(734)453 8700 Remerica Crossroads Realty

CANTONExqu site condo m superb condition is practically new 2 large bedrooms study 2 baths upper end unit w/no traffic no'se Popular model at Fellows Creek $199900

Tren Ouevel 734 665 0300 eves 734 669 5954

#2600594Charles Reinhart Co Realtors

FARMINGTONDowntown Farmington 2 Bdrm updated ranch New kitchen nardwood $89 900 Greg Mollet 734 718 7244

Century 21 Row 734 464 711 1

Farmington H ills Great starter in well m aintaned complex All appliances in unit laundry pool Immediate occupancy $79 900

(248) 539 8700 Thompson Brown Realtors

FARMINGTON HILLS2 Bdrm 2 5 bath 2 story w/2 car attached garage 1st floor laundry $194 999 Greg Mollet 734 718 7244

Century 21 Row 734 464 711 1

LAKE ORIONExecutive Condo 2 bdrm den 3 5 bath 1865sq ft First floor laundry 800 sq ft carpeted bsmt w / 16 ft bar refrigerator 2 car garage Built 2001 $310 000 (248) 933 5877

NORTHVILLE CONDO MOTIVATED SELLER

Lg 1 bdrm 1 bath apt style condo Close to hstorlc downtown $79 900/best offer 24 hr recorded msg

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PLYMOUTH PICTURE P ER FEC T'"

2 bdrm 2 1 bath 2 balconies 2 car garage Updated k t Chen bath hot water heater furnace carpet paint & new appliances Fireplace pr vate entry in unit laundry Immedi ate occupancy Only $184 900 Century 21 Hartford North

(734) 525 9600

LIVONIA Spacious 2 bdrm b ck dupex W Chcago & M idd e b e t P rndp als ony $245 000 734 522 427

NOVI Open Sat Sun 9 6 3 bdrm 1 bath new kitchen & bath nice yard deck shed $11 000 26221 Kentucky 248 459 3804

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S A L E S C E N T E R !Premium wooded lots stil available Amish hand crafted 3 bdrm 2 bath home must see Total housing cost under $700'

Sales off ce Lot #10 n Northfield Estates

734 449 8555 or 810 348 2830

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CANTON Owner financed 2 & 3 bdrm mobile homes as low as $10G/mo + lot rent Call Jim (313) 2 77 1907

M t Pleasant area G o rg e o u s Lake H o m e

Located on a beautiful 800 acre all sports pr vate lake

$749 900 View at wwwtngusa com/home

Tom 989 644 5300

BEAUTIFUL CEDAR CABINW /2 bdrms ceramic tie cov ered porch 3u It in 1999 nes tied n five wooded acres in Hubbard Lake (no lakefront)

Listing #106 05 0015 Abram Realty 800 72 7 3890

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2 4 x 4 8 3 bed 2 bath appliances

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1 4 x 6 6 2 bed 2 bathOnly $7 900

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$275 900SHERRI 734 678 5401

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Call 248 613 2184

HOWELLHughes Road Last 2 lots in sub Paved road sewer Build t o s u t Terry (5 17 )8 6 1 1987PLYMOUTH 1641 LEXINGTON Close to downtown Many trees Waiting for some one to build' $130 000 Call 734 484 3208

T O R C H L A K E V IS T A R D G E

Spectacular 2 3 ac e Torch Lake and country side v s w build ng sights Close to golf sking 1 5 miles to Torch Lake pubic access 25 miles N E of Traverse City Alden Ml (231) 331 4561 Custom Bu ider ava lable

SHANTY CREEK CONDOFurnished quartershare (13 weeks/yr) on Legends golf course 2 bdrm 3 bath sleeps 6 8 Fireplace 3 decks beach club $26000

ED BARTER (248) 763 0120

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WESTLAND 2 L O T S Wrth vaults Cadillac West approx value $2800 each make offer 734 654 6041

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734 502 7006

BRIGHTON All brick office/sfiop for sale/lease O LD US 23 frontage Recorded message 810 225 5369

JUSTLISTiD!Downtown Plymouth

DUPLEXEach unit 2 bdrm 1 bath Hardwood floors through out Many updates Full private bsmt on each side

$224 900SHERRI 734 678-5401

Remerica Country Place 44205 Ford Rd Canton

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Unbe levab e CI.AJ5S A 9 000 SQua efo o t build ng on wood ed/lake front properly Bu Iding situated on M 59 In W hte Lake Township New construction completed in 2006 Magnificent setting for any professional Call Susan at (248)886 8650

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BERKLEY Clean 2 Bdrm remodeled carpet laundry appliances sec references NO pets $750 248 593 9743

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APARTMENTS Under New ManagmentlBeautiful large 1 & 2 bdrm Immediate oc cupancy' Located at 15 Mile & Telegraph Close to shopping restaurants iSi theaters Easy access to all freeways Bloom field Hills schools Apts starting at $640'

248 851-2340

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at the 555 Building Call Jessica (248) 645 1191

BIRMINGHAMClose to Downtown

2 Bdrms Large Closets Spacious Living/Dimng Room

Updated Kitchens REDUCED RENTS SECUIRTY

MONTHLY SPECIALS 248 549 8346 FOR APPT

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Cal! Today For Specials (734) 981-3888

Village Squire Apts Cn Ford Rd E of I 275

Mon Fri 9am 6pm Sat 10 5 Sun 12 5

Canton EHCFranklin Palmer

FREE HEAT & WATER REDUCED Sec Deposit

1 Bdrms from $615/mo2 Bdrms from $710/mo

(866) 267-8640Palmer Rd Between

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O N E M O N T H F R EE *1 fr 2 B e d ro o m s fr o m $615

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Skyline/Ciayton RetailerCANTON 2 bdrm stove fridge carpet & blinds $650 mcl heat 1 bdrm $550 me! heat 734-455 0391

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Unique Terrace Carriage House Tbwnhome and Theatre R a t floor plans Garages and fireplaces available Includes full size washer and dryer and 9ft ceilings 1 2 & 3 bdrms in the superb Cherry HiH Village location

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CANTON Michigan Ave & 275 area Small 2 bdrm appliances & utilities $500 rent -i- $500 sec N o pets avail April 1

734 728 70S5

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248-471-5020

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DETROIT 20044 Warren Ave Large 2 bdrm $475/mo + utilities water ncluded Agent 248 521 5706

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Farm ngWn f^tls EH OCHATHAil HILLS

AHACHED (iARAGES REDUCED Sec Deposit

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IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY1 Bedrooms from $6752 Bedrooms from $900

For a i mited time only we w II waive your Lease Admin s t r a w Fee 1S100 value>Rent on your first visit and we will deduce your

Applcaton F «e by 50% (i2Q value) .Prior tyW aitl St clients

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Haggerty B d just South of 1 4 Mife Rd

(248) 78«-0 070

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FA RM IN G TO N H ILLS 1 B D R M M 0 N T H FR EE !Spacious 1 bdrm Laundry in u n t W atdr & carport tnd $560 (586 )2543511

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' Moving jnto a cozy 1 bedrcfom apt with REDUCED RENT &

SECURITY DEPOSIT Carport & watt r included

Starting dt $545 CEDARBRO O KE APTS

248 478 0322

Fanm ngton HillsWALNUT CREEK

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FARMINGTON MANOR APTS $100G SAVINGS

Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom carport Sr Citizens move in as low as $500 ¥/ith approved credit 248 883 0868

FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS

Deluxe 1 bedroom $600 Includes heal & water

(248) 478, 8722

F E R N D A LE Large 1 bedroom apartment Heat v/ater appli ances ncl $600/month

Ca I David (248) 302 5057

FIVE Fiv^ Ffve ONE MONTH FREE

To Qualified 2 Bdrm Applicants

Stud os 1 & 2 ,bedrooms available In town

Birmmglanj 555 S Old V^oodward

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GARDEN CITY 1 bdrm updat ed bath Bertier carpet Doorwall to deck S625 248 473 5733 or 313;-5fffi 6696

■GARDEN C IT T C^itet beautifu! remodeled 2 bdi-m heat & water me! Reduoed security deposit' 248 474 3005

GARDEN CITY Spac ous 1 bdrm A/C deck lots of stor age heat & water inci

$585/mo 248 346 5108

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CH ERR Y H ILL MANOR APARTM EN TS

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LIVONIA APT Immediate occupancy $550/mo + sec dep no pets seniors wel come (734) 425 OOOO

LIVONIA Efficiency All utili ties paid Private entrance private bathroom & kitchen $400/mo (248) 486 5231

LIVONIAFAIRFIELD ARMS14950 FAIR FIELD

$99 moves you ml*1 & 2 bdrm

$50 off 1st yea rs lease 734 516 0539

*on approved credit

LYON TWP 2 bf 1 5 bath patio 115 0 s q ft $750/$825+ $500 security (248)640 7531

Northville2 Bedrooms starting at $775

Pets Welcome Cali (248) 349 6612

NORTHVILLE CONDO FIRST MONTH FREE]

Large 1 bdrm 1 bath Close to historic downtown Northville $695/mo rent Heat & water included

24 hr recorded message 866 237 2647 ext 21

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NORTHVILLENov! Road

N of 8 Mile i m M O V ES Y O U INISmall charming community nestled in a stream side setting Featuring a var ety of unique one bedroom floor plans including cool 2 story lofts and 1 bedroom with French doors to den Check out our new cherry hardwood floors and des gner pa nt schemes from o n y $695 PLU S A M O N TH F R E E ' EH O

The Tree Tops (248) 347 1890

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A M A Z I N G R A T E S '

1 Bdrm sfrom $510/m o2 Bdrms from $690/mo

* REDUCED Sec Deposit* SOUND CONDITIONED* FREE city water* HUGE floor plans

(866) 534 3356On Pontiac Trail

Jpst East of Beck Rd WWW cmiproperties net

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RATES REDUCEDTo A s Lo w As

$545/Month* REDUCED Sec Deposit

* FREE City Water• Carports included(866) 2 3 8 -115 3 On West Park Dr

Just S of Pontiac Tr WWW cmiproperties net

NOViMeadowbrook N O f 10 Mile

O N E M O N T H F R E E !Hurry includes our beautifully remodeled apartments with new kitchers hardwood floors two tone paint and in unit washer/dryers Limited availability from only $695 Come see why'

TREE TOP MEADOWS (248) ^48 9590

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• 2 bedroom 1 5 bath to 116 0 sq ft

• 3 bedroom 1 5 bath 1380 sq ft + full basement

FROM $797 FREE GAS HEAT! (248) 968-4792

Come See Our Renovated Kitchens

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Plymouth EHOHillcrest Club

1 Bedroom Special$350 O F F

1 st F u ll M on th 's R en t

(866) 235-5425On Haggerty

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Plymouth

# March ® M adness!

Rent starting at $525

F R E E HEAT & W ATERN e w l y U p g r a d e d

1 & 2 Bedrooms

Plymouth Manor Plymouth House

Close to downtown Plymouth'

73 4 -4 5 5 3880WWW yorkcommun t es com

PLYMOUTH t & 2 bdrm avail able Ne^r downtown $580 & $680/mo includes heat + security (734) 455 2635

PLYMOUTHB R O U G H A M M A N O R

1 Year special 2 bdrm $610 1 bdrm $550

(734) 455 1215

P ly m o u thS H E L D O N P A R K

A P A R T M E N T SSpacious 2 bedroom central air Carport Swimming poo! Close to shopp ng $665 Ask about our spec as

Call (734) 453 8811

P LY M O U TH DOW NTOW N1 bdrm a co n aund y p vatc vood dack Lg sto age Heat/water included $575/mo

313 682 7225PLYMOUTH 1 MO FREE!

$595/ mo Owner pays heat & water Spacious 1 bdrm unit storage Wood laminate floor (248) 4 1/ 4 5 5 1

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AWESOME PRICE!• 1 Bdrm apts $597/mo• All one level• Private entrance/patio• Washer/dryer in apt• Dogs welcome• Garden space

P R IN C E T O N C O U R T734 459 6640

Equal Housing OpportunityPLYMOUTH DUPLEX

Re done 2 bedroom App iiances laundry air $675/mo 4- utilities & deposit No pets

(734) 459 0854PLYMOUTH

Large 1 bdrm very clean $595 incI hcat/water Laundry on site 248 446 2021

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FIRST 3 MONTHS RENT1 S 2 bedroom central a r pool From $580

734 455 6570REDFORD SPECIAL 1 MO FREE RENT 24715 Five Mile 1 bdrm $535 2 bdrm $650 + Deposit Quiet clean appli ances heat water No p@ts Mon Sat 11 6 313 945 0524

ROYAL OAKWest of Woodward 2 bdrm

$640 -i- gas & electric 248 229 2929

ROYAL OAK (N) 1 Bdrms bath laundry facilities No pets basement Immediate Occupancy' Clean quiet updated reserved parking includes heat & water short & long term leases $570/mo

248 740 9836ROYAL OAK Downtown

Recently remodeled 2 bdrm hardwood floors C/A

laundry parking $795/mo 248 535 4043

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South Lyon MEADOWS OF SOUTH LYON 2 & 3 bdrm apts laundry free cable Starting at $695/mo Section 8 welcome 248 7 6 7 4207

SouthfieldAffordable' Great Location!

What more could you ask (or? Enjoy the comfort and convenience you deserve in our spacious one bedroom homes Just one minute from I 596 I 96 M 10 (The Lodge) and Southfield Freeway you will enjoy all the wonderful th ngs that Metro Detro t has to offer Come visit your new home today! Features , •W ater included •F u lly equipped kitchens • On Site lauhdry •C lose to shopping dining •Carport included • 2 4 hour emergency

maintenance One Bedrooms $595

Directions From I 696 exit Greenfield North to 11 Mile Rd Go west on 11 Mile and we are one half mile down on the left By appl only 248 557 1582 585 75 4 7816

Professionally managed by First Holding Corporal on

So u th f ie ld 's W ILLOW P A R K offers

*FREE RENT• Flexible leases• Studio 1 & 2 bdrm from $558• Sq ft from 629 1235• Carport

* Restrictions ca l! fo r d e ta ils 248 356 7878

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Southfleld- HIGHLAND

TOWERS APTS1 bedroom available starting at $525* G as W ater Included

Heated Pool Close to Banking

Shopping Transportation

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call for details( ’ Must M ove In on or

before A p r il 14th lo rece ive our sp ec ia l$50 off each month with 12 mo lease)

248 -5 6 9 -7077

Walled Lake 1st MONTH FREE PLUS $599 Security OeposiU*

• 2 Bdrm 11 2 bath T 0 W N H 6 m ES or

• 1 Bdrm• Walled Lake schools

large closets cats/ small dogs ok

Open 7 days a week (248) 624 6606

’ some restrictions apply

WAYNENice and clean 1 bdrm $399 $100 Security Deposit

734 326 2 770WEST BLOOMFIELD 3/21680 sq ft washer/dryer tons of storage + walk in closet 1 car garage nice neghborhood good schools in a scenic setting Please call Beverly at 248 661 0770

West Bloomfield ThornberryApts Great Price Great Location 2 Bdrms from $825 00” (hmit8d time only) Call for details! 888 206-4709

T T Y (800) 989 1833 Equal Housing Opportunity

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Westland EHOHawthorne Ciuh

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(866) 262-3697On Merriman Rd

between Ann Arbor Tr & Warren Rd

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Apartments/Unfurnished

Westisnd E H OHuntington On The H ill

FREE HEAT & WATER! New F itne ss Center

Now Open'

(866) 4 1 3 1 6 7 2 On Ann Arbor Trail Between Middlebelt

& Inkster Rds WWW cmiproperties net

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1S T M O. FR E E ! F R E E HEAT! F R E E RENT! F R E E W ATER

$349 MOVES YOU IN!1 Bdrm $5652 bdrm $620

6 M o n th Lease Avail(73 4 ) 729-6520

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t March Madness!

1 B d rm s starting at $499

2 B d rm s starting at $599

ORCHARDS O F NEW BURGH

• Larger Apartments • 1 & 2 Bedroom plans

• Playground Area • Poo! & Clubhouse • Carport Included

(734) 729-5090iivw w y o k c o m m u n tie s c o m

Westland

MarchMadness!

Rent Startingat $550

VENOY PINES APARTMENTS

N EW LY RENOVATED KITCHENS & BATHS

1 & 2 bedroom apts some with fireplace

Clubhouse

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Blue Garden Apartments from $525*

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$199 MOVG-InO r

$100 O F F 1st 7 M O N T H S R E N T

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Spacious 1 and 2 bdrm apartments

with BalconyCherry Hill near

MerrimanCall for Details* 734-729-2242

WESTLAND ZERO MOVE IN!Warren & Middlebelt Large 1 bdrm Free heat & water $585/mo 734-459 1160

W ES T LA N D 1 bdrm private entrance upper floor no pets $575/mo -t- sec some utilities incI 734 462 1642

WESTLAND1 bdrm redecorated car peled stove & refrigerator $425/mo 734 326 8300

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FIRST MONTH RENT FREE

CaMfsrnIa Style Apts• 1 bedroom from $565• Water included• Cathedral ceilings• Balconies• Carport• Fully carpeted• Vertical blinds• Great location to malls• Livonia school system

(734) 261 S410

W ES T LA N D FOREST U N E APTS

$99 moves you m * 6200 Wayne Rd F R E E H EA T !

Studio $490 2 bdrm $600

’ W ITH A P P R O V E D C R ED IT734-722-5155

WESTLANDNice & clean 1 bdrm $535 includes heat water gas $200 sec deposit 73 4 326 2770

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WEST BLOOMFIELD T Q M l HOUSE 3 bdrm 2 5 Jacuzzi tub High c e ili^ d fireplace Deck No extefio) maintenance 248 932 4315 t

WEST BLOOMF)£L^Townhouse w/basement &. | car garage washer/dryer iffcj In a lovely neighborhood pe ^ welcome Please call 248 661 0 770 ask for Tiffany

FARMINGTON HILLS Park Motel Furnished rooms effi ciency & apts from $150/week No deposit 248 474 1324

Comlos/Towniiouses

Birmingham 2 bdrm condo on N Old Woodward $2 200 furnished or $1 800 unfifr nished Appliances no pets no smoking Available 12/1/05 Broker/owner

(248) 709 1129luuplexes

LIVONIA 2 bdrm ranch app^ fenced yard garage family neighborhood near park avail April 1 no pets

$875/mo 248 568 0131

Birmingham 2 bdrm flat avail able now $1 000 per month New carpet appliances walk to town No smoking no pets

(248) 709 1129

BIRMINGHAM PU C ECondo 4 11 S Old Woodward #502 N E W ' 2 bdrm 2 bath O PEN Fri Sat Sun 1 3 $2800 unfurnished or will furnish

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CANTON 248 348-6430C a l l It h o m e in C a n to n on a C T lo c a t io n ' M a n y u p d a te s 3 B R C o lo n ia l H u g e F R na tu ra l f ire p la c e c e ra m ic flo o rs fu rn a c e ro o f A / C H 2 0 h e a te r and g u tte rs a r e a ll u p d a te d A t t a c h e d 2 c a r g a ra g e 3 4 9 6 2 0 0 (2 5 1 7 8 7 8 9 ) $ 2 3 2 0 00

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CANTON 734-455-7000D O U B L E L O T W IT H T R E E S ! 4 B R 2 5 B A 3 c a r g a ra g e 2 0 x 1 2 fo u r s e a s o n s ro o m C o v e r e d s id e p o rch p a t io f in is h e d b a s e m e n t w h a t s n o t to lik e ? C a ll no w fo r appo in tm en t' (26041394} $ 3 2 9 90 0

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A D M I N I S T R A T I V EA S S I S T A N T

Fast paced Plymouth office seeks full time office assistant with excellent communication skills Experience in Microsoft Office Weekdays 9 5 $12 50/hr & benefits Fax resume to 734 459 0690

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Work in showroom & have telemarketing exp Full & part time Hourly + Great Bonus Cal! Randy at Majic Window

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Canton Township is accepting applications for the position of Aquatic Center Coordinator$12 36/hr Must be at least 18 yrs of age with previous supervisory experience Currently certified certifica tion in LifeguardingAmerican Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and/or Head Lifeguarding Must possess First Aid and CPR certifications Ability to work days evenings weekends and holidays or flexible schedule (10 25 hrs/week) Applications can be picked up at the Canton Township Human Resources Divison 1150 S Canton Center Rd Canton Ml 48188 An application form is also avalable on the Canton Township website at

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AUTO SERVICEPresidents award winning Metre Detroit Ford dealer is looking for an experienced Service Advisor The person we are looking for must be customer orented and have excellent CSl Excellent pay plan & benefits Please send resume to (734) 421 2986

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AutomotiveMechanic

Busy repair facility seeking certified and experienced tech Top pay plus benefits

Novi Motive 21530 N ovi Rd

Between 8 & 9 Mile (248) 349 0290

BOOKKEEPERFull charge thru trail balance

Part time References & resume 248 4 71 0001

BRIDGEPORT OPERATORGage exp 5 yrs minimum

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CARPENTERS ROUGHERSTop pay health insurance & retirement Only the G O p D need apply 248 684 0 174CARPET M EASURE PERSONMust have auto & exp in measuring 248 547 2700

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BILLING ANALYSTHubbell Roth & Clark inc

a Michigan Consulling •ngineering firm is looking

for an experienced billing analyst Minimum require ments include 3 years of documentable ev dence billing project related accounts Significant experience In Microsoft Office products (word Excel) and use of a 10 key IS also required Indviduat must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision Applicants with experience billing m an engineering or constructron related industry or experience with Advantage or Vision software will be given preference Position is in Bloomfield Hills Ml office Wages are industry competitive and are based on applicants demonstrated capabilites and experience Excellent benefit package combined w th professional work environment HRC is an equal opportunity employer Qualifed applicants should submit a resume including wage history to Director of Human Resources Billing Analyst P 0 Box 824 Bloomfield Hills Mi 48302 or by e mail tobm cfarland@ hrc engrcom Applications without wage history will not be considered

CABLETECHNICIANS

Now HiringEarn up to $1 000 + insta lling cable TV Immediate positions available must be 21 or older have a valid drivers license and ability to pass a background check Exp preferred but not required Call for more information

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Fuil/part time All pos tions 1 yr exp req Excellent bene fits Fax resume (734)420 5 173 or Email bhofer@assst ed com Walk ins for exper enced candidates only on Tues 10 30am until 3pm Wynwood 40405 Six Mile Northville NO C A LL S EOE

CHILDCARE HELPER Plymouth Childcare must be flexible Must be 18 and dependable

734 459 9566

CHILDRENS DAY CARE HELPMon Fri Fulltime or part time for Home Day Care Located in Bloomfield Hills

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CLEANINGPERSON

Start mmediately A full time dependable person needed for housekeeping at a mid size Apartment Community in Dearborn Hgts

Call (3 13 )2 74 4765 Fax (313) 274 7534

CLERICAL & W AREHOUSEFull Time positions

Taylor area Fax resumes Attn Scott (734) 955 6466

Company Driver/Independent Contractors No CD L needed' We will put you through school & pay for the tuition' U S A M O TO R LIN ES

Call 1 888 569 9237CONSTRUCTION

SUPERINTENDENTfor commercial building co in Beverly Hills Office/retail new & existing Minimum 10 yrs field exp Must have valid drivers license & own vehicle Call Laurenceile Properties

248 258 6200CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

For small self performing gen eral contractor Good opportu nity tor motivated experienced person Send resume PO Box 930347 Wixom Ml 48393

COOK EXPERIENCED Needed For Large Child

Care CenterThe Learning Tree offers employees an Education reimbursement program on site training along with

401K Retirement Plan Medical/Dental Benefits Paid Vacation/Hohdays

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COOKS & LIN E SERVERS2 yrs exp full and part time call RJ 734 536 4333

CUSTOMER REPApr Openings

We want to start 40 people' $ 17 25 base appt Ideal for students customer sales/ service conditions apply

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CUSTOMER SERVICERepresenative No telemarket ing required Must have excel lent phone skills Fuli/part time Please fax resume to

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DELIVERY DRIVERFo r Food Oistrubutor Part time 2 3 days p/week Day shift Fax 734 591 1240 or

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DELIVERY/SALES$675 $975 A W E E K

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D E S i G N E R S ~ iC H E C K E R S

Pro E armor or sheet metal design exp required Email resume derek@eundiumcom

DIRECT CARE WORKERTrained workers Need current CPR and first aid Phone for an interview (248) 350 2125

DIRECT CARE STAFFCaring individuals wanted for a Livonia area group home Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver s license F T or P T Afternoons & midnights avail Please Call New Life Services at 248 661 8795

Direct Care Make a differ ence' Support people with disabilities living their life they way they want to' Assist with personal care meats taking care of their homes getting places etc Many locations many shifts' If you are at least 18 years old have a valid Michigan s Driver s License & are C L A Inc trained call our Jo b Line 734 728 4201 0#

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DRIVERS & FURNITURE MOVERS

C D L a plus Heavy lifting involved Starting at $10/hr Cal! 313 945 9686 or Email

jobs@ms moving comDRIVERS

Local Two years exp good driving record Chauffer license call 313 995 3000

ELECTRICAL ASSEM BLERMiust know how to read prints and have good solder Ing skills Call 73 4 513 6820 or fax 734 513 6068

E L E C T R I C I A NManufacturing Plant seeks Electrician with P L C & Allen Bradley drive experience Mechanical experience an asset Experience m pneumatics hydraulics

Excellent pay & benefits

Fax resume to Atlas Tube US Plymouth Ml 734 738 5604

EX P U N D S C A P ER WauledKnowledgeable m all aspects of landscaping/hardscaping Good drive rs license required 734 320 4394EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL

IRRIGATION TECHFor year round employment Also lawn landscape foreman & laborers 2 locations Flatrock & Northville

Call 734 789 9044

FACILITY MANAGER TRAINEEinternational parking Co seek Ing qualified person to assist in oversight of large parking operation College degree req 2 5 yeai^ mgmt exp pre ferred Req proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook & Explorer Req flexi ble work schedule to include nights/ weekends Please fax resume and salary req to

248 647 1682FLIER DISTRIBUTOR$8 00 per hour with

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GO LF JOBS Seeking mdividu als for seasonal golf posi tions Golf shop Outside golf services & Course rangera CaTUeffRoth 248 855 0825

GOVERNM ENT JOBSEarn $ 12 $48 per hour

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GROUNDSPERSON

Dependable person needed for outside maintenance/ landscaping for apartment communities in Westland and Plymouth area Flexible hours seasonaa! full or part time

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GROUNDSKEEPERDependable person needed for grounds & pool mainte nance in Westland/Garden City Area Part time flexible hours Call 734 427 1997 or Fax Resume to 73 4 427 5629

GROUP HOME MANAGERFull time to manage a child rens respite home In Water ford A Bachelors Degree in criminal justice sociology psychology social work or guidance and counseling with 2 yrs exp. in a child caring institution & exp working With the developmentally disabled population Some supervisory exp preferred Exc benefits and competitive salary Nancy 248 837 2888

HAIR STYLISTSNow hiring for Westland Livonia Canton Farmington & Garden City areas Call Steve

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HANDY PERSON/BATHTUB R EG LA ZER APPRENTICE

Full time Good driving record dependable (734) 459 9900

HEALTH CLUB W O M EN S ONLY seeks enthusiastic & energetic person Immediate opening Fitness Experience helpful Call 734 525 4636

HVAC/ BOILER BERVICE TECHTop pay full benefits Service exp necessary Ask for Jim

248 356 1680

KITCHEN DESIGNER/SALESNeeded for busy showroom n W ixom Must have design experience 20/20 a plus Great hours pay & benefits Please fax resumes to

248 347 6284

KITCHEN EXPEDITERposition requires extensive computer phone and clerical skills As well as attention to detail must be able to deal with multiple tasks and be a

B le person Knowledge of en/bath remodeling process a real plus Apply at

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LAB OR ER / HANDYM AN Forcommercial property manage ment company Valid Drivers License & transportation req Fax resume 248 473 5559

U 8 0 R E RIrrigation company In Plymouth lookng for a Laborer Cal! 734 453 6670

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LANDSCAPE COMPANYSeeks SALES/D ESIG N person Exp necessary Commission based wages 734 738 0002

LATHE HANDOkuma CNC Must have experience Days overt me Delta Research Livonia Ml

Ptione for interview 734 261 6400

or fax resume 734 261 0909Laundress

Needed! (M/F)Executive couple looking for a highly skPted and experenced part time laundress ideal candidate will have impeccable laundry and ironing skills individual will be mature honest and conscientious Flexible and proactive with outstanding communication & organizational skills Exp working in formal homes and around fine furnishings is required Excellent salary fie xible schedule Please fax/ ematl your resume to Karrt at

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Law n FertilizingLooking to hire lawn tech nicians Minimum starting pay $l1/hr & up based on exp Benefits mcl health care ret rement vacations & commission Must have valid/good driving record

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Minimum 3 yrs exp Individual must be self motivated & have a good work ethic Competitive wage based on exp E O E

(248) 474 6167LAWN MAINTENANCE

Celt c Lawn and Landscape is seeking part tm e to full tme lawn ma ntenance help n the western Wayne and Oakland county area Please fax resume to 734 838 0205 Attn Mike or Call 73 4 838 0204LAWN MAINTENANCE Livoma area Some exp required $10/hr to start Leave Message at (734) 576 3054LEASING AGENG Full time for Southfield apts Benefits avail able Must have customer service experience

248 353 9050

LEASING AGENTNeeded for large Westjand Community/Must have strong marketing and people skills Fax resume to 734 728-0917

LUBE TECHExperienced tech needed full time BC/BS & dental insur ance Wage + bonus Apply at Lubemart 32960 Mich gan Ave N W corner of Venoy Wayne

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Accepting applicatons tor the position of Lfeguard $8 24 per hr Must be at least 16 yrs of age Job descript on with complete qualifications will be available on the Canton Township website at

WWW canton mi org or may be vewec at the Canton Township Human Resources Division 1150 S Canton Center Rd Canton Ml 48188 Applications may also be picked up at the Canton Administration Building Human Resources Division or on the Canton Township website A Canton Town ship application form must be completed in its entirety and on file in the Human Resources Division priorto 4 p m April 14 2006 Faxed or e mailed applica tions will not be accepted The Charter Township of Canton does not discrim inate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability m employment or the pro vision of services An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Needed for sharpen ng various cultmg tools in Farmington Hills Ml Experience with set up of close tolerance parts CNC and PC experience helpful

We offer a compel tive wage and benefit package Send resumes to hr@starcuttercom or to

Star Cutter Company 980 Kneeland Rd

Mio Ml 48647 For more information on our company visit

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MAINTENANCEPERSON

West Oakland County apart ment complex seeking expen dnced individual for general maintenance duties Must be able to perform plumbing electrical heating and general building repairs Experience & knowledge required Good people skills a must' Fax

248 358 3776

M A IN T E N A N C EExperienced worker with truck & tools for exterior carpentry & building repairs In Plymouth area Full time year round $14/hr & benefits Cali Nancy at 734 459 5440

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MAINTENANCETECHNiCIAN/SUPERVISOR

Full time maintenance techni cian and supervisor needed for apartment complexCompetitive hourly wage and full benefits Must have 2 yrs prior maintenance experience in apartments HVACElectrical and Plumb ng Drywall & Painting repairs Qualfied applicants may fax your resume to 248 356 3509

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M A IN T E N A N C ELarge apartment comm unity m Westland looking for a Maintenance Tech mcian We require prior maintenance experience and a dedication to providing great customer service Fax resumes to 734 721 3131

MAINTENANCENeeded for Plymouth apt community Must have minimum of 2 years expen errce in carpentry plumb mg electrical & HVAC Must have strong leader ship capabilities a valid dri ver s license and ability to pass a background check i ^ t available after 30 days includes benefits and advancement opportunity

Fax resume to Denise at (248) 569 1508

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MAINTENANCESUPERVISOR

Multi family residential apt complex in Southfield

Must have HVAC certifi cation & previous exp With plumbing & electrical Inc iudes on call responsi biiites Upon elgibility.jne dical 40 1K paid vacatftns sick holiday ^ E Fax resume 248 355 §412

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Must be H V AC certified Please tax resume to 810 229 9103

M ANAGERCredit Union ExperrStfce

helpful 21 hrs/wk Bedford (313) 387 2691

MARKETINGWoodland Glen apartments seeking a full tlijie maiKeing professional Apt leasing exp preferred Fax resume to attn Jim 248 529 2001

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Fast growing Farmington Hills mortgage company is seeking highly motivated bankers to continue expansion Great opportunity for anyone with a passion to succeed Advancement opportunities ava lable as company grows No experience required In depth training class and tools to succeed are provided Great commission bonuses benefits and 4 Q ik plan included Contact Thad

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Commercial mortgage firm seeks qualified individual to assist m underwritingprocessing closing and servicing of commercial real estate mortgage loansProficiency in M S office req Commercial or residential real estate mortgage exp req Apply in confidence to

Lawrence Hadley Hadley and Assoc 41204 Bridge St

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Order1 Year exp Good math skills 40 hours + benefits Pay commensurate w/exp Better Health StoreWVarehouse

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OUTSIDE SALESLeading industrial distributor of specialty equipment seeks outside sales rep to diversify business into General Industry markets Candidate must have strong prospect mg follow up abilities and closing skills industry tram ing provided Full benefits Mail resume to The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers 36261 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 Ref Box #1333

P A R K R A N G E R

Accepting applicatipns for the position of Park Ranger Salary $9 01 per hour Routine manual labor apd maintenance work n a variety of parks and ground functions High Schoo Graduate or equivalent Job description with complete qualifications will be available on the Canton Township webs te at

WWW canton mi org or may be viewed at the Canton Township Human Resources Division 1150 S Canton Center Rd Canton Ml 48188 App lications may also be picked up at the Canton Admin stration Building Human Resources Div sion or on the Canton Township Website A Canton Town ship application form must be completed in its entirety and on file in the Human Resources Division prior to 4 p m April 7 2006 Faxed or e mailed applica tions will not be accepted The Charter Township of Canton does not discrIm mate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability In employment or the provision of services An Equal Opportunity Employer

PART TIME SURFACE GRINDER

Some EDM know edge helpful 248 344 4080

PREP PERSONFull time for Southfield Apte Benefits available Must have prior experience

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Accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Laborer $ 7 7 3 per hr Job description with complete qualifications will be available on the Canton Township website at

WWW canton mi org or may be viewed at the Canton Township Human Resources D v s o n 1150 S Canton Center Rd Canton Mi 48188 App! cations may also be picked up at the Canton Administraton Building Human Resources D vision or on the Canton Township website A Canton Town ship application form must be completed n its entirety and on file in the Human Resources D iv sion prior to 4 p m April? 2006 Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted The Charter Townsh p of Canton does not d scrim mate on the basis of race color national origin sex relig on age or disability in employment or the pro vision of servides An Equal Opportunity Employer

RESIDENTIAL HOUSECLEANING Days top pay f X P E R I E N C E D 586 246 3540 Farmington & Canton area

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Accepting applicatons for the postion of Swim Instructor I $8 24 per hr Must be at least 16 yrs of age Current American Red Cross (or equivalent) Water Safety Instructor Standard First A d and CPR certifications Job descnp hon with complete qualfi cations Will be ava lable on the Canton Townsh p website at

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STYLISTS Ready to Move? Lueky Hair Co Canton has 4chairs eft S g n on $ w/clen tele 734 344 8166

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TECHNICAL TRANSLATORFor Plymouth Ml to support President perform/manage translation of technical auto motive industry spec fic docu m e n ts / c o m m u n ic a t io n s (English/Japanese) coordi nate translation services for automotive engineer ng sales purchasing analyze w rte edit technical documents, ass St project teams in com munications sales develop ment commercial documen tation drafting quality system internal audits tram associ ates on Japanese/American cultures communicate com pany policies/procedures to Japanese expatriates Requires Bachelors m English Communicatons or closely related w th courses in Speech Lingu sties Engish Grammar Japanese Culture 2 yrs experience in provid ng technical translation services for Japanese transplant writ ten & oral fluency in English & Japanese Send resume salary requirements copies Of diploma transcripts and experience letters to Matt Leslie T R A M Inc 47200 Port Street Plymouth M 48170 No phone calls

TELEMARKETERPart time For insurance agency Southfeid area Mail resume to P O Box 806 Bloomfield Hills Ml 48304

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Fast paced Office needs full time accounts receivable/ accounts payable clerk Applicant must have know! edge and experience using Quickbooks and Excel Must- posses Excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work well with others Send resume to Pro Tech Auction 13000 Haggerty Rd Belleville Ml 48111

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Legal SecretaryA V Rated Insurance Defense Trial Firm In Downtown Plymouth seeks experienced legal secretary for part time possibly full time position Contact Lon at (734) 459 0300

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313 359 4799

Dental Assistant LivoniaFull time Great opportunity for an experienced chair side Please call (734) 522 6770

DENTAL HYGIENISTWestland office needs part time experienced Hygienist Tues & Thur Fax resume to

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DENTAL RECEPTIONISTFull time Southfield area Dental background a must Dentech exp a plus Fax resume (248) 352 6088

DENTAL RECEPTIONISTFulltime position available for an exp d fnebdly motivated individual Strong computer background preferred Roch ester Hills Fax 248 652 0748

DENTAL RECEPTIONISTPart time Mon Thur AM hours Send resume to PO Box 2547 Farmington Hills Ml 48333

DentalWith basic assisting skills needed to grow small practice in Farmington Hills/Southfield area Tues & Thurs and 1 2 Saturdays per mo Fax resume to 248 354 8883OFFICE/OENTAL ASSISTANT

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NURSES I P N ^ R N sDependable nurses wanted for friendly nursing home In Northwest Detroit Immediate interviews avail 21630 Hessel Ave Detroit Mi 48219

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OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIANGrowing ophthalmology prac tice In Livonia ared seeking part time Ophthalmic TecliniciaiT certification not required though 2 3 yrs exp preferred Applicant must be personable efficient and able to multi task Salary commen surate w/expenence

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OPTICAL SALESGrowing private optometry practice m Novi seeks experienced friendly optician

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GRAND PIANOKohler/Campbell KCG 600 polished ebony $6 995

Call 73 4 595 3337PIANO STEINWAY GRAND

lyiodel L Ebony Satin Half the pjice of new Exec Cond $27 000 (248) 645 5512

PIANO BABY GRANDBlack $400 good condition ZS4 459 0088

AIR HOCKEY TABLE New!Electronic goal keeper $150 You move 248 4 74 8684

PO O L TABLENew in box 8ft 1 slate

,$ 1 2 5 0 (734) 73 2 9338^ PO O L TABLE8 ft Olhausen solid oak G een fe t eather pockets 5 stcks s ic k ack bals ack cove $750 313 303 5769

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^ p i e s pure bred 3 males l/female Ready by Easter

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3 pure bred females 6 wks i s loy size ^ 5 0 & up 73 4 3 7 7 0784

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPAN lELS PUPS Liver & white A K C Reg beautiful great family pet' 5 17 851 4629

LAB PUPS AKC chocolate girls or black beauty s vet checked shots parents on site Howell 5 17 548 0811

LAB S AKC Silve r^h Tcoi^eBeautiful rare Silver labs available 4 1 lik in g deposits $800 $1200 (734) 476 3560

YORKIE/ BICHON MIX Male puppy 9 wks old Current w/ vet dute cuddly great family pet All supplies net

$600/best 734 254 0085

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KITTEN FOU ND Female grey tabby Very affectionate Near 5th & Alexander 248 613 3142

LO ST CAT Brownish fur on top w hte face marking &underneath & Drake & Halstead 9 & 8 m le area

(248) 615 0677

LO S T M IXED BISHONFem ae ail white Mar 21 even ng Plymouth/ Beech D a y area (313) 937 8628

CATALINA 27 Sailboat 1983roller inboard gas New boat here M U S T S E L L ! ' $5 990/ best (313) 881 8743

CELEBRITY 1989 18 ft 175H P I/O Open bow low hours easy loader trailer new cover excel cond $5 000/best

734 721 8298

STINGRAY 2003 19 FT 190H P sun deck 60 mph Stainless steel prop and new mooring cover AM/FM /CD $16 995/best (248) 345 1993

C U S T O M C LA S S IC SH O W R O O M Y A M A H A XV1600 R O A D S TA R 2002 Too many extras to print' A must see' Only 4 660 miles Asking $9500 Call (313) 534 1415

C U STO M H A R L E Y O A viD S O N FA T B O Y 2000

Red 10 000 miles Features Hallcraft wheels rotors and pulley BIG B O R E S TAGE III K IT Vance/ Hmes exhausts chrome parts Arlen Ness mir rors/ grips/ pegs Custom mirrors and turn signals Corban saffdle Meticulous attention to details shows m this one owner well mam tamed motorcycle

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HARLEY 1997 FLHTCIMany extras Excellent cond $10000 (734) 453 9133

HARLEY OAVIDSON 2001Dynawde Glide less then 7500 miles Biue/silver sport w ndshield Bob tail fender rack slash down mufflers brake light kit jetted carb & air cleaner kit $14 000/best offer 734 564 5775

HARLEY DAVIDSON SPRINGER 1999

19600 miles Custom Flame Paint by Finch Thunder Header exhaust Windsheld over $7000 worth of chrome Sissy bar & sv/ing arm Garaged in Grosse Pointe Hallcraft Wheels polished rotors 550 CAM and hot pis tons $15 000 (248)709 1224H A R LEY ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD 2004 Stage One kit Vance Hmes exhaust Lace wheels 4900 miles $14000/best 734 560 2611KAWASAKI CONCOURSE 2003Under 5k Many extras $9500 invested asking $6500/best Like new' (586) 247 3617

YAMAHA 2004 Y F Z 450 Must sell AS A P Low hours too many extras to list $4800/best (248) 866 0810

TWO YAMAHA 2002 700 VMAX w/ enclosed trailer low miles electric start & reverse 144 studs ea $9 900 many extras Jeremy 248 78 7 2278

CHEROKEE 2004 28 ft I te bunkhouse travel trailer full slide loaded extended war ranty $14 500 734 635 9026Coachmen 2000 pop up trail er Hunter 106 exc cond Awning refrigerator heat Steve sleeps 6 $3000 or best offer (734) 878 1445COLEMAN 8AYSIDE 2000w/slide out and add a room (2) Yakima storage boxes on top $6000 734 522 3539DUTCHMAN LITE 30 1999 Front kitchen excellent condi tion Sleeps 6 loaded $8500 248 476 3209

JAYCO POP UP 1989Rarelt used Excellent condi tion $2500 (248) 842 5341MOTOR HOME 35 Class A 1989 EuroCoach 39k mies loaded Camping membership w/ 06 storage $23 000

248 4 7 7 4294SPORTSMAN 2000 iT ^travel trailer queen slide trple bunks a r awning outsde shower & stove micro mont tor $8900 734 416 5345TERRY LITE 1999 T-avel Trailer 25 ext as hitch assemby $10 800 734 427 6743

TER R Y T R A ILER COACH975 2 7 Ft g eat cond

$1900 best(248) 93 065

TRAIL RITE 2005 ' 7 Ft Pop out bed 4 cu ft refrigerate bath exc cond $9800

248 478 9267UTILITY TRAILER 4 x 8spare t re tool box with lock heavy duty suspens on Great cond $595 (734) 534 0948

WILDWOOD BY FOREST RIVER BKSS 2000

30 ft super side out immac ulate loaded w/extras a must see $11 900 734 495 1729

AMBULANCE ESSO 1993 Exccontretors vehicle 7 3 liter deisel Exc cond $5500/best Must Sell' (734) 502 7006

CAB/SLEEPERSlide in extended cab/sleeper 32 flberglas door with w n dows $1050 248 738 2692ENGINE 351 W Freshly rebuilt new bearings rings lifters mild cam Edelbrock intake reverse aluminum water pump high volume oil pump Fox body double sump o l pan Ford EEC II distnbu tor $1500 734 730 8189

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248 557 1 74 7TIRES Four 2005 Ford F250 4wd factory wheels/tires w/center BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A T265/70R17 new $500 248 628 3221

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8 1/2 x 16 & 10 tail double axle 6 ft l/beam alum In & out hunter green electric & plumbing 2 commercial freez ers Honda 3000 generator $20000/best 248 347 4350

CH EVY AV ALANCHE Z6 6 2002

black $19 450OnfyAt

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CHEVY S 10 2001 Extended cab extra clean only $7 995

C h r y s l e r - J e e p(734) 455 8740

CH EVY SILVERADO Z71 1999

Extended Cab $12 900OfllyAt

Ynu firrrm w Osstli'm 372-9836

D O D GE 2500 RAM 2000V 0 P ckup 4x4 w th p ow

$6899T Y M E (734) 455 5566

DODGE DAKOTA S L T 19 9 7 V 6 extended cab full power 45 00 mile warranty $7 950 J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4) 641-9750DODGE DAKOTA SLT 2003

Quad cab 4 7 L 4 dr trailer pkg remote start 43 000 miles $15 200 248 4 7 7 4294

D O D G E R A M 150 0 2004 Hemi 20 chrome wheels 4 dr $ 17 900

888-372 9838

DODGE RAM 1500 2004 Quad cab 20 wheels loaded $15 995

F o x H i l t sO u y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455 8740DODGE RAM 2004 Quad cab 4x4 Long bed 31 000 miles Asking $21 500 734 8122488

FORD F 150 1999 4 Dr airauto pi cruise CD anti lock brakes pw ps Many Extras' K&N filter Flow master exhaust Call for more details $10 900/best

313 310 8268

FORD F 1 S 0 2003 Sport extended cab 1 owner loaded tow pkg 5 4 V 8 $14 950

JO H N ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

FORD F 2 S 0 SUPER DUTY 2001 37 000 miles like new cond $18 800 248 321 4141 248 649 5045

FORD F150 XLT 1998Supercab V 8 auto black $9 795

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FORD F250 2003 Crew Cab X LT 33K loaded $22 995

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FORD RANGER 1993 auto much more $2 895

F o x H i l l s C h ry s le r-Je e p

(734) 455 8740FORD RANGER 2002

4x4 Extended cab Immaculate' $7899

TYM E (734) 455 5566FORD RANGER XLT 2003Super cab 4 dr pw/pl $13 995 Stk 13995

NORTH B R O TH ER S FO R D (734) 524 1264

GMC SIERRA 20841500 crew cab 5 3 liter Z 7 1 red loaded like newl $24 950

JO H N ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

CHEVY VENTURE 1999 quad seats leather dual air full power $5 995

C O LL IN S M O TO R S A L E S W AYN E (734) 72 1 1616

CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2001burgundy w/gray interior full power good m Ies $6 995 P nanc ng available

C O LL IN S M O TO R S A L E S W AYN E (734) 721 1616

DOODGE CARAVAN 1997196 000 miles Looks & runs good Asking $2000/best After 5 30pm (734) 422 79 76DODGE 1999 HANDICAP Caravan Lowered floor power door & ramp very nice $14 900 5 17 882 7299

DODGE CARAVAN SE 2005full factory warranty $13 788

F o x H i l l s C h r y s le r -Je e p

(734) 455 8740DODGE CARAVAN SPORT2002 4 dr V 6 w/all options 45 000 mile warranty $9 950 J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(734) 6 41-9750FOR AUTOS UND ER $10K

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FO R D FR EES TAR LIM iTED 2004 2 to choose D V D leather loaded $18 995Bill Brown Ford

(73 4) 742-0565FORD FREESTAR SE 2006 7passenger vacation ready $13 995 S tk P 19 5 8 7

NORTH B R O TH ER S FO R D (734) 524 1264

W rT i^ N D S T A R 1999" it sthat time' Good miles $7 495

Bill Brown Ford(73 4) 742-0565

FORD WINOSTAR L X 2002white w/gray interior clean AW D ready for your immedi ate consideration Priced below N A O A Retail Save $ (734) 721 16 16 DealerFORD WINOSTAR SE~2O0iquad seats dual air must stop shop & save $7 495

C O L L NS M O TO R S A L E S W AYN E (734) 721 1616

FORD WINOSTAR SE 200246K m n t cond $8 995

F o x H i l l s C h r y s l e r J e e p

(734} 455 8740G M AC SAFARI 1996 6 cyl auto ai front & rear dutch doors 71 000 miles $3800 734 466 9 8 17 after 4 pmGrand Caravan L E 1998Alarm no rust non smoker 1 owner 70 000 miles Exc cond $5200/best 313 537 112 1HONDA ODYSSEY EX 2003certified $18 988 Green Tag Sale O PEN SA TU R D A Y

(248) 353 1300T a M E I R O F F

M ERCURY VILLAG ER ESTATE 1999 jewel green loaded 1 owner low miles $ 7 950

JO H N ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

O LD S SILH O U ETT E G LS 1998 leather loaded 1 owner must see' $6 950

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900

O LD S s i u t o u i n i g l s2003 silver leather chromes loaded 1 owner $ 14 950

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900

PONTIAC MONTANA 1999Seats 8 built m child seat all maintenance records 108 000 miles excel cond $4900

248 922 0813PONTIAC M O NTANA 2001white leather more $8 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500TOYOTA SIENNA X L E 200055K $10 995 Green Tag Sale O P E N SATURDAY

(248) 353 1300T a M a R D F FWiNDSTAR SE 2001

Leather Power doors Extra clean Small down $121 mo

Must be working TYM E (734) 455 5666

CHEVY 1 TON CARGO 2002VAN hard to lind this nice' 5 7 V 8 air extra clean $9 950 J E F F B E N S O N C A R C O

(73 4) 6 41-9750CHEVY 2500 PAS SENGER VAN 2003 Loaded perfect condition New tires $15 000/ best 248 652 4089CHEVY EX PR ES S LS 2001window van 5 7 captains DVD trailer tow $ 11 950

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900

DODGE CARAVAN2003 69 000 Miles like new First $7400 takes

734 765 3614DODGE CONVERSION VAN 1998 super low miles very clean must see' $ 7 995

Bill Brown Ford(73 4) 742-0565

DODGE RAM 2001 Startcraft Van Conversion 3 7K blue chromes oak pkg $ 14 950

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900

DODGE VAN 1988B 350 extended 360 cu m motor runs perfect body m good shape $2300/best Todd 313 834 1133 734 261 2 9 17

F O R D E l 50 2005 Cargo V 8 auto money maker $14 800

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FORD E150 CARGO V a n 2001Auto Extra clean'

tlTAQOTYM E (734) 455 5566

FORD E150 CLUB WAGON CHATEAU 2003 leather lull loaded certified $16 995Bill Brown Ford

(73 4 ) 742-0565

FO R D E l 50 XLT 20031 owner Chateau Loaded and very clean Towing pkg Video rear air CD/cassette 49K miles $13 900

313 565 1464

FORD E250 2006 Super Cargo ready to work $18 995 S tkP 19 5 76

N O R TH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

FORD E250 CARGO VAN 2I»2V 6 auto Black w/ grey mteri or 51 000 miles Asking $9995 (734) 4 14 8240

FORD E250 CARGO VAN 2004 HD clean $15 495

BIN Brown Ford(73 4 ) 522-0030

FORD E350 2001 12passenger 2 to choose Clean low miles $16995Bill Brown Ford

(73 4 ) 742-0565FORD E350 2001 15passenger 3 7K $13 995Bill Brown Ford

(73 4 ) 742-0565FORD E350 EXTENDED CARGO VAN 2000 V-8 full power remote start tow pack age $7950 248 568 5874

FORD STARCRAFT CON VERSION 1999 59Kspotless $9 995 Green Tag Sale O P E N SATU R D AY

(248) 353 1300T a M a R O F F

CHEVY AVALANCHE 2002 Z 7 1 4x4 orange 1 owner 55K only $ 17 995 Bob JGannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500DODGE RAM 1500 2001 4x4Extended Cab 5 9 L sport Pkg $11 500

C O LL IN S M O TO R SALES W AYN E (734) 721 1616

DODGE RAM 2004Quad pickup 22 000 miles s Iver metall c 5 7 L Hem V8 auto tow package electric brake controller CO pov/er windows/doors $29 OOO/best

248 347 4350

DODGE RAM HEMI 2003Extended cab 4x4 only 27K $22 900

C O LL IN S M O TO R SALES W AYN E (734) 721 1616

F 350 1999 4x4 low milesdually 9 foot Fisher snow plow $18 500 248 345 3014

FO R D 1986 F150 4x4 XLT auto V8 air cruise tilt

a bedliner cap new tires 5 17 376 0218 $3500

FORD F156 1 967 4x4 Super cab only $6 995

C O LL IN S M O TO R SALES W A Y N E (734) 721 1616

FORD F150 2004 Crew Cab 4x4 black 1 7 K $23 995Bill Brown Ford

(73 4 ) 522-0030FORD F3S0 2004 4x4 diesel must see 1 7 K $25 900Bill Brown Ford

(73 4 ) 742-0565FORD RANGER 1999 Super cab 4x4 very clean $ 7 995Bill Brown Ford

(73 4) 742-0565FO R D RANGER SUPERCAB 2004 4X4 FX4 save thousands off new $15 995 Stk6T6150A

N O R TH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

GMC SIERRA 2000 4x4 8 bed 6 0 V 8 bedlmer immaculate' Only $11 950 J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(734) 641-97S0

BUICK R END EZVOU S 2003$13 988 Green Tag Sale O P EN SATU R D AY

(248) 353 1300

BUICK R END EZVO U S CX 2004 gray loaded $13 955Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500CHEVY B LA ZER 1998 LTwhite loaded 9 7K misDBWBT tlTBS ITiGCllBniC IflSDdCted exc cond $5200/best Call after 9pm 248 766 3101

C H E V Y B LA Z ER 1999 4x4 $7 900

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CHEVY B U Z E R 2805 4 dr3 700 miles $13 995 Stk 6T1353A

N O R TH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

CHEVY SUBURBAN C150D 1986 Dark Green exterior cream cloth interior Exc cond Many many extras Lifetime warranty on parts A must see' $7500 Call 313 534 1415CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 19994x4 loaded leather sunroof Touring package $10950

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900

CHEVY TRACKER 2000 4x4 64K auto full power CD low miles great M P G $7 950 J E F F B E N S O N CAR CO

(73 4) 641-9750CHEVY TRACKER 2008 H Tauto 4X4 S3K $6 388

F o x H i l l s C h r y s le t > J e e p

(734) 455 8740DODGE DURANGO 2002 ftpower air only $9 995

C O LL IN S M O TO R S ALES W A Y N E (734) 721 1616

DODGE DURANGO SLT 20023 seats only 46K 4x4 heated leather perfect $15 600 J E F F B E N S O N CAR CO

(73 4) 641-9750DURANGO 2001

4x4 Loaded Small down $131 mo $7899

TYME (734)455 5566EXPLO RER

1996 Full power with leather asking $5195 /Best M W A U TO 734 306 0356FO R D BRONCO 1693 Full size Exc cond New tires transmission brakes radiator $2500/ best Must sell' Inc free plow (734) 502 7006

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2001 redV 6 leather loaded just $9 950 Super clean Save'

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002 4x4black beauty' 45 000 mile warranty LIK E N EW $14 950J E F F B E N S O N C AR CO

(73 4) 641-9750FO R D ESCAPE XLT 2004loaded 24K $15 995 Sik 6T1254A

NORTH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

FORD EXPEDITION 2004 4x4fully loaded leather 25K $23 995

Bill Brown Ford(73 4) 522-0030

FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 1999

Air Auto pi cruise anti lock brakes pw ps leather Loaded Mach sound 3 CO Air ride level ng suspension tow mg package 94k miles $8950

734 2 7 7 6539FORD EXPEDITION XLT 20054x4 thi dseat save thousands offnev $22 995 PI 9554

NORTH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

FORD EXPEDITIONS XLT 2003(3) Lim ted 4x4 leather moon starting at $16 950

JO H N ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

FORD EXPLO R ER 19942 door Good condition 132 000 miles $3500 Cah

(248) 842 5341FORD EXPLO RER 1996 2 dr12 2 0 0 0 (mostly highway) miles A/C Good condition $3800 (248) 4 12 3407FORD EX P LO R ER 2004 4 dr4x4 pw/pl CD $15995 Stk 6T0053A

N O R TH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 624 1 264

FO R D E X P LO R E R SPORT TRAC 2002 blue exc cond low miles $ 14 995

Bill Brown Ford(73 4) 522-0030

FORD EXPLO RER XLT 19664x4 4 dr perfect carfax full power runs perfect $4 950J E F F B E N S O N C AR CO

(73 4) 641-9750FORD EX P LO R ER XLT 20034x4 spotless CD V 6 power 12 mo warranty $13 900 J E F F B E N S O N CAR CO

(73 4) 641-9750GMC ENVOY 2803 charcoal leather only $16 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500GMC ENVOY S L E 2004 34K extra clean $14 995

F o x H i U s C h iy s le r -Je e p

(734) 455 8740GMC ENVOY X L 2093 dark blue leather loaded $16 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 -2 5 0 0GMC ENVOY X L 2003 S LT Pewter very good condition clean loaded dvd warranty 69 000 miles $16 500

(248) 932 0823GMC JIM M Y S L E 4X4 2000130 000 miles power sun roof power seats clean 1 owner $5500 586 996 0848GMC JIM M Y SLS 2000 2 dr4 7 682 miles Newest in town 12 mo unlimited mileage warranty $ 7 750J E F F B E N S O N CAR CO

(73 4) 641-6750HONDA CRV 2005

4W D S E Alarm One owner 12 750 miles $22 000 (248) 442 0449HONDA G R V EX 2003 AWD$ 1 7 988 Green Tag Sale O P E N SA TU R D A Y

(248) 353 1300r m is s w p f

M AZDA TRIB UTE ES 20014x4 V 6 1 owner loaded 40 000 miles $ 12 950

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900

M ERC U RY M OUNTAINEER 2003 AW D 3rd seat $16 995 Stk6T5201A

NORTH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

RO DEO LS E 2091 4x4 leather moon power seat CD 45K cleanest in state $ 12 950

J O H N ROGIN BUICK 73 4 525 0900

T R O O P ER LS 2000 White 4x4 1 owner sharp! $9 950

J O H N ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

YU K O N D ENALI 2004 Exccond D V D sunroof black 2nd captain s chairs warran ty $30 500 248 895 3166

AUDI A6 QUATRO 2002Leather & heated seats sun roof Bose stereo excel cond $19 500

734 558 119 4

HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1999Air Auto cruise CD 1 16 000 front air bags well mam talned $3000 734 394 2725

M ER C ED ES 2000 E320 4M ATIG Sunroof alloys 1 owner Warranty Like new I $ 1 7 450 (248) 613 5861

SUBARU WRX W AGON 200468 000 hwy miles 30 mpg Fast' Great in snow Yakima rack $ 14 900 248 245 0427

VOLVO CONVERTIBLE 20012 door Air alarm Auto

PL/PS/PW cruise CD anti lock brakes 1 owner A M FM

stereo leather C 70 Black with Tan Leather

G O R G E O U S 1I2 9 000 miles Email Tt)a6(e@aoi com

$22 SOO/best 248 738 8707

C H EV R O LET CAPRICE 1975White convertible V8 exc cond $7400 (248)545 1391ELD O R AD O S 1983 2 south ern cars needs repair$2100/best (248)426 9812

FORD GALAXY 1965 390black/black 75 K miles$3500 248 345 3014

M O D EL A COUPE 1930Very good cond $10 500

248 349 5678

OLD S 1989 442* Convertible455 w/30 engine btwn 450 475 hp headers many extras $ 16 5 0 0 734 667 3436

PONTIAC LEM ANS 19 70 2 door hardtop V 8 9 7 700 orig miles $2900

(248) 650 3863

C ENTU RY 26Q1 full power only $5 995 Financing avail able

C O L L IN S M O TO R S A L E S W A Y N E (734) 72 1 1616

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( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 -2 5 0 0LES A B R E LIM ITED 2001 maroon only40K $10 995 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

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RIVIERA 1995 leather power moon $3 995Bob Jeaitnotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500

CATERA 2002 black moon chromes CD 29K $11 950

J O H N ROGIN BUICK 73 4 525 0900

D E V ILLE 2001 blue leather sharp $13 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500D E V ILLE 2005 3 to Choose loaded leather chromes 5/50 warranty starting at $22 950

J O H N ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

S EV ILLE 2001 nice car' Call for details' Only $10 500

C O L L IN S M O TO R S A L E S W A Y N E (734) 72 1 1616

CAMARO 1994Black exec cond

45 000 miles $6250 734 453 0029

CAVALIER 2004 4 dr auto air CD low miles $8 950

J O H N ROGIN BUICK 734 525 0900

CHEVY CAVALIER 200336 000 miles sunroof white loaded new tires $8 6 0 0 73 4 76 2 4342 734 968 4342

CHEVY IMPALA 2002Very clean 1 owner 40 000 miles Asking $8900/ best

Cali 73 4 753 5688

IM PALA S8 2005 $19 988Green Tag Sale O P E N SA TU R D A Y

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M ALIBU 2003 full power $10 995 Stk PI 9600

N O R T H B R O TH ER S FO R D (734) 524 1264

MALIBU 2003 V 6 full power immaculate & affordable! $8 450 Warranty too!J E F F B E N S O N C A R tO

(73 4) 6 41-9750MALIBU 2006 Classic «low miles Stock #P4739 $9 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-250eM ONTE CARLp LS 2002 CD alloys tinted glass $10 500 12 mo v/arranty J E F F B E N S O N C A R C O

(73 4) 6 41-9750M ONTE CARLO LS 2004 17k$ 14 988 Green Tag Sale O P E N SATURDAY

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300M PSA 2002 all options moon roof 57 000 miles Je w brakes great condi|on W/new Taylor made golf cfiibs and Chrysler bag never uled $ 125 00 firm (734) 812 ^ 2 1CHRYSLER 300 M 1999 ^ x ccond all options chreme wheels new tires $5500 73 4 927 4443 313 220 ^ 4 8

CHRYSLER 300M 199IPower moon leather Garage

kept since new $645Cb TYM E (734) 455 556$

C HR YSLER 300M 2901moonroof chromes he|ted seats 45K warranty $10995 J E F F B E N S D N C A R GO

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CHRYSLER SEABRING 1 » 7J X Convertible 6 cyl jtilt power air nice car $2 $00 248 481 3741 734 78 1 S 7 9CONCORD L X 1999 dniy 35 000 miles Gold |x c cond Auto air Typical power $5500 (246) 547 8675 ^

CONCORD LXI 1999;^ Loaded wih leather $5195

M W A U T O 734 306 0356 ^

CONCORDE U l 2004 leather & more $11 888

F o x H i l l s \ C h r y s l e r - J e e p .a

(734) 455 8740 *LH S 1997 Im macu^te loaded must see' Kelly $lue Book $4900 Asking $4275/ best offer 248 616 9799PLYM OUTH B R EEZ E 1997auto aif only 64K mceTia!' reduced to $3 495

C O L L ,N S M O TO R S A L E S WAYME (734) 72 1 1616

PT CRUISER 2801 Touring Edition CO alloys $8 450 includes 12 mo warranty J E F F B E N S O N C A R C O

(73 4) 6 41-9750PT CRUISER 2004 22Kloaded $11 995 Stk P I 9583

NORTH B R O T H E R S FO R D (734) 524 1264

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8EBRIH6 2002 Convertible won t last only S8 995

F o x H i l l s ' Q u y s l e r - J e e p i

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S E i f l i N G l o o T T r i S rmoon chromes low mUes garage kept like n e w '$13 950

JO H N R O G IN BUICK 734 525 0900 s

SEBRING 2005 Convertible 16 000 actual miles $ 14 995

F o x H i l l s C h r y s l e r - J e e p

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SEBRING C ONVERTIBLE 1999 High mileage in good condition $4000 or best offer 734 464 6825____________SEBRING C ONVERTIBLE JX I1999 Loaded wih leather $5195 MW A U TO ____________ 734 306 0356SEB R IN G U 1998 2 dr auto start fuH power $3 488

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(734) 455 8740SEBRING LX i -2001Convertible white loaded pre Spring priced at qnly $6 995 Call Bob (734) 721 16 16 DealerSEBRING LX i 2002 sl^rp silver coupel CD leaifier 45 000 mile warranty $9 960 J E F F B E N S O N C A R C O

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C O LLIN S M O T O R S A L E $ W AYN E (734) 72 1 161$

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(734) 634 0181 |N E O N S X T 2003 Dk Gray w/Black intenor 4 7 000 mpes exc cond 5 speed manual Call after 7 pm $8500

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BY D ALE BUSS

P art 1 o f a tw o-part seriesWithin a couple of years, things will get even more

interesting as excess automotive capaaty, and too many models and players, chase fairly stagnant levels of auto­motive sales in the U S marketplace

That s because Geely, China’s seventh-largest auto maker, expects to bring thousands of econoboxes to the United States within the next couple of years And Chery, slightly larger than Geely, plans to import a slew of mid market models beginning in 2007, m coopera­tion with the irrepressible automotive entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklm

Chery and Geely are aiming at different parts of the U S auto market But like the previous waves of Asian importers - Japanese beginning in the Seventies and Korean starting in the Eighties - they re both expecting low prices and reasonable quality to shoehorn them into significant niches here For retail distribution and repairs, they both can count on existing auto dealers who may want a fresh boost in an intensely competitive market that lately has turned sour for General Motors and Ford brands And both Geely and Chery sense little latent resistance to Chinese-made goods by American consumers

“In the beginning, things will be tnclq , and they’ll have to adapt,” says Savio Chan, president of US China Business Partners, a Melville, N Y -based firm that forges business ties between the two countries But within four or five years, they 11 be fine, and they’ll slow­ly pick up steam and market share here

At the same time, however, the obstacles facing Geely and Chery m America are immense They’re already running into headwinds from stiff safety, pollution and other federal regulatory requirements Retailing and repair issues are nfe with landmines for the Chmese

Political resistance might yet surface as thousands of GM and Ford workers continue to get their walking papers over the next year or two, at the same time that the news carries images of the first Chinese imports hit­ting American shores In fact, just this week, Geely- USAs head, John Harmer, told an audience of automo­tive Analysts that he and Geely are seeking support from the Beijing government and other Chinese car makers

The Geely vi/as featured for the first tim e at th is year's Auto Show.

for a broad-based public-relations effort to deal with the protectionism issue

And the vaunted Chinese ability to undercut Western wages doesn’t mean as much as one might assume, even in U S market, because automation has slashed thelabor content of manufacturing worldwide “They can come m with relatively inexpensive vehicles, but the world IS getting so efiicient at making vehicles every­where that the labor cost advantage no longer is so great,” says David Cole, executive director of the Center for Automotive Research at the University of Michigan

Besides, each of the Chinese auto makers is battling its own individual gremlins Geely, because of how nefan ously I t handled previous importation of scooters to the U S market, and Chery because of the debacle created by Bncklin’s pullout from the Yugo venture in the late Eighties, after he had spearheaded the importation of the tiny, featherweight cars made in Yugoslavia

There s no doubting the potential of the Chinese auto industry of which Chery and Geely are just a small part Vehicle production is leading the entire boom m Chinese manufactunng While China produced a mere 220 000 cars m 1993, by 2004 that number had jumped to annual output of 2 34 million units And Chinas overall vehicle population reached 26 9 million

m 2004, increasing fourfold from 1990 s 5 5 million, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China. Such is China’s new thirst for gasoline that its grovmng demand for imported oil became one of the major fac­tors in the trebling of world petroleum pnces over the last two years

But not all of this increase in automotive output is geared to domestic consumption - even for a national population that has reached 13 bilhon or for an econo­my that has become a global juggernaut Car registra­tions now are expected to grow only steadily, rather than exponentially, over the next decade Other Asian countries already are importing Chinese made vehicles by the thousands, some of them manufactured under joint ventures between the Chinese industry and GM, Volkswagen and other Western auto companies For the first time in 2005, China emerged as a net exporter of vehicles, with its 173,000 units sent abroad represent­ing a 27% increase in imports from the year before

So all of this has created a major question that now hangs over the globd auto industry When will China begin making a difference m the North American vehi­cle market

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STRATUS RT 2005 2 d 19Kmust see $ 4 500

F o xC h ry s le r-Je e p

(734) 455 8740STRATU S S E 2000 4 cylin der auto loaded dark red w/ctiarcoal interior great mileage saves gas $4 295

C O LLIN S M O TO R S A LES W AYN E (734) 721 1616

STRATUS S X T 2005 4 dr1 7K only $12 588

F o x m i l sC h ry s le r-Je e p

(734) 455 8740

CROWN VICTORIA LX 2005low miles loaded $15 995

Bill Brown Ford(734) 742-0565ESCORT ZX2 2000

Auto air $2899

TYM E (734) 455 5566ESCORT ZX2 2002 auto pw/p! great on gas & the pocket book! Stk#P19573 $7 595

NORTH BRO TH ERS FORD (734) 524 1264

ESCORT Z X 2 1998 Full power sunroof $3895

MW AUTO 734 306 0358

FIVE HUNDRED 2006 2 toChoose 13K very nice $18 995

Bill Brown Ford(73 4) 522-0030

FOCUS SE 2000 super MPG> Leather alloys CD auto 12 month warranty $6 950 J E F F B EN S O N C A R CO

(734) 641-9750FOCUS SE 2003 auto air pw/pl CD priced to sell $8 995 Stk 19451

NORTH BRO TH ERS FORD (734) 524 1264

FOCUS ZTS 2000 nice car' $5 995 Financing available

C O LLIN S M O TO R S A LES W AYN E (734) 721 1616

FO C U S ZT S 2002 plenty of pep & ready to go $9150 Slk 19451

N O R TH BRO TH ERS FORD (734) 524 1264

FO C U S ZX3 2002 certifiedC in QQI!

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030

FORD FOCUS 2002 ZX5 4 drhatch back grey Int /ext auto 6 cd 79 000 miles exec cond

$7500/best 734 667 1306

MUSTANG 2004Red V6 pwr steering/brakes A/C leather Mach stereo $13 900/best 734 464 7340

MUSTANG 2005 22K CD loaded $16 995

F o x x x e i i s C h ry s le r-Je e p

(734) 455 8740MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 2003 Summers coming be ready $16595 PI 9538

NORTH BROTHERS FORD (734) 524 1264

M U S TAN G GT 2003Conve t b e s Iver black/black 3 1K Ike new $19 495

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030

MUSTANG LX 2005 silver o n ly lO K auto $19 995

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522 0030

TAURUS 19941 14 000 miles Good condi tion $2200 Call

(248) 842 5341

TAURUS 1997 Full power $2895

M W A U TO 734 306 0356

TAURUS 2000 nice car must seel $6 495

Bill Brown Ford(734) 522-0030

TAURUS SE 2001 Silver 120 000 highway miles Rear spoiler 10 CD changer Exc cond $3800 (734) 878 4125

TAURUS SE STATIQNWAGOH 2003 Dark gray 66 000 miles trailer hitch snowtires heavy duty roof rack $9995 Great shape' 248 324 5457

TAURUS SES 2003 certified full of gas & ready to go $9 995 Stk 6T6072A

NORTH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

TAURUS SES 2003 ready to go under $10 000 6T6072A

NORTH B R O TH ER S FO R D (734) 524 1264

TAURUS SHO 1995 hard to find this nice Loaded moonroof M A K E O F FE R 'J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4) 6 41-9750

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W ANTED!(734) 282-1700

ACCORD 1998 4 dr 52 000actual miles $9 995 Green Tag Sale O P E N SATU R D AY

(248) 353 1300T m a R Q P P

ACCORD EX 2003 V 6 Coupe $ 1 7 988 Green Tag Sale O P EN SATU R D AY

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ACCORD LX 1999 4 dr 45Kclean $ 10 995 Green Tag Sale O P EN SATU R D AY

(248) 353 1300T a M B R O P P

ACCORD SE 2002 Coupe $12 988 Green Tag Sale O P EN SATU R D AY

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CIVIC 2003 4 dr auto air 52K $10 995 Stk P I 9589

NORTH B R O TH ER S FO R D (734) 524 1264

C m C 2003 S i Ve y c ean lov m ieage blue exce ent cond to n $14 995 Ask for Ted 734 455 8999

CIVIC EX 1997 37 M P G '2 d r moonroof alloys immaculate $6 950J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4) 641 9750CIVIC EX 2000 5 speed $9 988 Green Tag Sale OPEN SATU R D AY

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CIVIC EX 2004 auto CD moonroof carfax pefect Ike n e w 'S 15 500 Warranty too J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4) 6 41-9750CIVIC HYBRID 2004 5 speed $ 1 7 988 Green Tag Sale O P E N SA TU R D A Y

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CIVIC H YBRID 2005 $18 888Green Tag Sale O P EN SA TU R D A Y

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CIVIC LX 2004 26K $13 988Green Tag Sate O P EN SATU R D AY

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CBV 2001 E X AW D auto CD air power windows Red 61 000 miles spotless $11 990 248 547 9911

HONDA PILOT 2004Loaded leather w/ DVD play sr Only 33k Exc cond $23 900/best (734) 261 1301

AMANTI2005 $19 988 Green Tag Sale O P E N SATU R D AY

(248) 353 1300T aM aR Q P P

OPTIMA 2003Ail options 38k

$7899TYM E (734) 455 5566

OPTIMA LX 2005 V 6 alloy wheels CD auto only 23K save' $12 900J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4 ) 641 9750

CHEROKEE 1999 Classic 4x4 only 68K full power 12 mo warranty Call for details J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4 ) 6 41-9750C HER O K EE LTD 1999 4x4Loaded' Exc cond 116 000 miles New battery tune up $5400 (248) 730 6304GRAND C HEROKEE 2002 2003 2 gorgeous 4x4 s C 0 & more Call for detailsJ E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4 ) 6 41-9750GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED4x4 white w/tan leather only $4 995

C O LL IN S M O T O R SALES W A Y N E (734) 721 1616

G R A N D C H E R O K E E O V ER LA N D 2002 36K V 8 Isathe tow pkg $16 888

F o x F i i l l s C h r y s le iv je e p

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LIB ER TY 2004 4 dr sport 4x4 $13 950

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(73 4 ) 641-9750W RANGLER 1999 solt top super sharp' Burgundy chromes reduced for quick sale' $8 495

C O LL IN S M O TO R S A L E S W A Y N E (734) 721 1616

LEXUS RX300 2001 4 7 000miles gold 2 tone ext tan/wood int non smoker Exc cond $21 700 586 531 3724

LINC O LN 1999 white d a mord clean $6 995

F o x m i l s C h r y s le r -Je e p

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LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1937Clean exec cond $5750

734 453 0029

M AR K VI11990 5 0 V 8 great drver good m ies only $2 950J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4 ) 641-9750M A R K V III 1996 18 500miles metallic gray leather spotless inside & out $6000 Call for appt S O LD

M AZDA 6 2005 $14 988Green Tag Sale O P E N SATURDAY

(248) 353 1300T B f t Q R a P P

PR OTEGE 2003 low miles gas saver $8 495

F o x m i l s C h r y s le r -Je e p

(734) 455 8740

GRAND MARQUIS 2003 like new 2 to choose from $14 995

N O R TH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

GRAND M ARQUIS LS ULTI M ATE 2003 Ono c vne Heated leaf er seats Leaded Lk e new cond 31 600 m es $14 900 (248) 348 4406

SABLE GS 1997 77k$3 995 Green Tag Sale O PEN SATURDAY

(248) 353 1300T a M a R Q P P

SABLE LS 2002 premium leather loaded navy 1 owner new car trade $10 950

JO H N ROGIN 8U CK 734 525 0900

ECLIPSE QT 2006 auto Green Tag Sale O P EN SATURDAY

(248) 353 1300r a m a R O P P

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(734) 641-9750SPYDER ECLIPSE GT 2001

Convert ble 3L V 6 54 000 miles 5 speed red loaded leather exec cond $14 000/hest 248 330 9888

ALTIMA 1995 auto loaded only $3195 Buy here pay here

C O LLIN S M O TO R S A LES W AYN E (734) 721 1616

ALTIMA 2 5 S 2004 4 dr 2available $13 988 Green Tag Sale O P EN SATU R D AY

(248) 353 1300T m a R O P P

A LTIM A 2 5 S 2005 $14 988Green Tag Sale O P E N SATURDAY

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C O LLIN S M O TO R S A LES W AYN E (7 3 4 )7 2 1 1616

ALER O 200265k Showroom condition

TYME (734)455 5566

mileage loaded' $95'00 248 474 3555 248 866 2416

A ZT EK 2001 wh te auto air $6 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500AZTEK 2003 white 38K $11 995 sharp!Bob Jsannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500

FIR EB IR D 1996 Co ve I b e mmacuate 68K leather

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(73 4) 641-9750G RAND AM 2003 black beau ty sharp $8 995

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(734) 453-2500GRAND AM 2004 39Kchrome wheels 4 dr loaded $ 119 00J E F F B E N S O N C A R CO

(73 4) 641-9750GRAND AM GT 2003 green one owner only S10 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500GRAND AM GT 2003 moon roof monsoon chrome wheels $12 995 Stk P19544

N O R TH B R O TH ER S FORD (734) 524 1264

GRAND AM SE 1999 4 drmanager as is special $3 995 Green Tag Sale O PEN SATURDAY

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Tor quick sale $8 995 C O LL IN S M O TO R S A LES W AYN E (734) 7 2 1 1616

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M W AUTO 734 306 0356

S U N FIR E 2003 red sunroof sharp 33K $8 995Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500TRANS AM 2001 Ram Airauto Sliver $22495Bob Jeannotte Pontiac

(734) 453-2500

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L 300 2004 4 Cyl automatic low miles exc cond 24/34 mpg (734) 788 0215

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Farmington Hills artist creates 'Sacred Faces'

Wolfgang Schmidt, a Farmington Hills artist, has photographed his

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Sacred Faces, the exhibit, 'Mother and Child m Morocco is part of Wolfgang Schmidt's exhibit will be on display fromApril 10 to June 2 as part of the Art in the Comdor senes located at both the Farmington and Farmington Hills city halls

Schmidt fell m love with photography when he was 12 years old, bu t his teen years were filled with real life distrac­tions, taking him away from his art He grew up in a “war zone” o f what was

northern Germany, and now Poland When life got better and obstacles like

“film rationing” were gone, Schmidt began to take thousands o f photographs of the human face

He finds that children express honesty

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i lO T 1 1 C K E r - 3Wicked which garnered 15 major honors including a Grammy and three Tony awards unfolds the untold story of the witches of Oz

R E V I E W - 5A Saddle Creek band that does nt sound like one or does it?

COVER STORY - 0Its time for the Tigers Check out the team s schedule and other information

A R T - IThe Detroit Institute of Arts may be busy with contractors during its remodeling but workshops and student art shows are among the current highlights there

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mm HOPPiMG - 8Head to Detroit s Harmonie Park and Lola s for unique downtown cuisine

G E r o i m - 1 0Got no plans? Make some after you check out our expanded entertainment calendar of events.

U V E - 1 2Two legendary rock bands fill one ticket this summer

M U S iG - 1 5Electric Six returns to Detroit with a new CD and its funky sound

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DETROIT OFFERS MORE

TO SEEBY NICOLE STAFFORD

STAFF WRITER

It’s almost time to get witchy That’s W uard ofO z witchy _ The hit Broadway

musical that has so many people talk- mg, Wicked, is making its way to Detroit

The national tour- mg production opens

May 31 at the Masomc Temple Theatre and runs th ro u ^ J u n e lS Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1

Wicked, which garnered 15 major honors including a Grammy and three Ibny awards, unfolds the untold story of the witches o f Oz

Long before Dorothy hap­pens upon the Land of Oz, two girls - the beautifiil and popu­lar Ghnda and the green­skinned and misunderstood Elphaba - meet and become friends W hat follows is the odyssey that resulted in “Ghnda the Good Witch” and the “Wicked Witch of the West ”

But the Detroit musical menu offers up more than just Wicked There’s still tim e to catch the ever popularLe^ Miserables, a sure pick for all ages and tastes It continues th ro u ^ April 16 at the Fisher Theatre

For the girls looking for a n i ^ t out, check out Menopause the Musical, die longest running professional production in Detroit history at the Gem Theatre The show runs Thesday through Sunday with evemng and matinee per­formances

At Oakland University in Rochester Hills, there’s a Broadway musical theater revue entitled Meadow Brook Estate set for 8 p m Fnday,

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Julia Murney as Elphaba in the Broadway hit musical 'Wicked,' coming May 31 to the Masonic Temple Theatre Tickets go on sale April 1

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April 21A great choice for the family

IS Ridere in the Sky, set for 7 30 p m Fnday, March 31, at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Tbwnship This Western music group takes up the Amencan music traditions o f such leg­endary cowboys singers as

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Chili Peppers' new single airs April 3

I ts about time The Red Hot Chili

Peppers are releasing their first CD m four years on Tuesday, May 9, and the new single Dam California debuts Monday, Apnl 3

Stadium Arcodium (Warner Bros) is a two-CD set that contains 28 songs There will also be a limited-edition b la ^ box that includes the DVD of Dam directed by Ibny Kaye (American History X), making-of- the video footage, a 60-minute hand mter- view, artwork by the band and more See the video at 11 p m Ihesday, April 4, on MTV For Stadium, smger A ntony Kiedis, bassist Flea, guitarist John Frusciante and Detroit s drummer Chad Smith actually wrote 38 songs, but narrowing those tunes for a smgle CD was to u ^

“We set out to write 13 songs,’ Kiedis said But as has been the case every time we’ve tried to do that, we ended up with 30-some-odd songs The difference this time was we ended up liking all of those songs and finishing all of those songs, and It actually became a very difficult process to even whittle it down to 28 ”

Kiedis said the albums title is about human connection ‘I hope it means something different to everyone, hut to me, in the chorus of the song Stadium Arcadium, I get the feeling o f being off in the wilderness with a large group of peo­ple creating a huge light, playing music for those people and reflecting the love that's going on between us and them ”

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untouched yet by human experience and older subjects show wisdom He regular ly visits India, Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, and most recently Morocco, for new

experiences Upon each

visit he doesn’t just take images, he also gives something back Schmidt donates need­ed Items m poorer areas to show his gratitude

A deeply religious man, Schmidt he said we must

look more deeply into a person to gain greater understanding and to see their sacred face

Lana Mini

What: Sacred Faces a collection of photo graphs by Wolfgang SchmidtWhen: Thursday April 10 through Friday June 2 Where: Farmington Hills City Halt 3155511 Mile Road and Farmington City Hall 23600 Liberty Street during regular business hours Monday through Friday Details. (248) 871 2509

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Criteria rock a stereotypeBy STEPHANIE TARDY

STAFF WRIER

Here is everything I ve ever heard about Cntena They are a Saddle Creek

band that doesn t sound like a Saddle Creek band This, of course, is a way for critics to like some thing from Saddle Creek without having to align

^ themselves with thelabel s stereotype of whining

emo bands It s especially fdse because you can hear Omaha and Saddle Creek all over the group s latest When We Break The only reason I can see people write that first b it up there is because Criteria rock with an o c-k The lesson here is, don t ever listen to what music critics tell you — especially this one

Cntena open Ihesday, April 4, at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit for Poison the Well Twelve bucks Doors at 7 p m All ages

Now diat we ve done away with the slam­ming of the emo moniker, we can turn our attention to the next band with a re^ly long name that Spin will eventually pick up on and declare as awesome A "Whisper in liie Noise is the project of a composer who seems to have a thing for U ^y Organ, Cursive and other melodically-centered mim-orchestras The groups album, As the

Bluebird Sings has acra2y covei of D)lans The Times They Are A Changin that sounds nothing like Dylan Thumbs up

from StephanieA "Whisper in the Noise are opening for

Arab Strap at St Andrews this week so It s appropriate we talk about them as well this w eek

Specifically have you e\er noticed how most people who love Mogwai also love Arab Strap"? Test it out next time someone bnngs up either Anyway Arab Strap also have a new disc out called The Last Romance By the way I never thought I d get to swear this way m the paper And its pretty much nothing compared to the band s lyrics The first track, Stink, even made me blush — which makes me oddly proud of them Pick it up today especially if you re a Mogwai fan

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Renovations might be ongoing at the D etroit Institute of Arts, but, as in the theater, the show must go on

That s why the Detroit Public Schools Student

AT THE DIA

What: Exhibits running at the DIA The Super Bowl Show the 69th Annual Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition and African American Art from the Walter 0 Evans CollectionWhen: Student exhibit opens April 8 Evans exhibit opens April 9 Museum hours are 10 am to4pm Wednesday and Thursday 10 a m to 9 p m Friday and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday Where: Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit Tickets: Recommended admission $6 per adult and $3 per child call (313) 833 7900 or visit wwwdia org

Exhibition, opening April 8 and run ning through May 14, is going up at the Detroit Public Library

The annual show, in its 69th year, ju st had to go on

“We’rehappy to pro­vide this annual opportunity to showcase the creativity and talent of Detroit Public Schools stu­dents,” said Graham W J Beal, DIA director “Students

w ork hard on these a rt projects, and th e exhibition is their chance to share th e ir work w ith the public ”

The exhibit features literally hun­dreds o f student works, including ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculp­tu res and video Participating students range from pre-km dergarten through grade 12 A ju ry o f locd artists and school officials selected the works

An opening reception for students

and their families is slated April 8 The program is supported by the Ruth T Cattell Education Endowment Fund, the Michigan Council for Art and Cultural Affairs and the City of D etroit

In addition to the student exhibition, the DIA has a full program of events set for April at the museum

Upcoming events include■ First Friday a t the DIA - April 7

w ith drop-in a rt workshops and draw­ing in the galleries for all ages, world music by Simon Shaheen, 6 3 0 p m and 8 p m , artist dem onstration and guided tours, 6 p m and 7 30 p m

■ Drop-m art workshops for all ages, every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p m

M Greatest H it o f the Month S t Joseph and the Chnst Child - A ndna Derstine, European art assistant curator, talks about the painting by Giambattista Tiepolo 2 p m , Saturday, April 1

■ African Amencan Art from the Walter O Evans Collection - opens April 9 with lecture by Dr Walter O Evans, 1 p m Sunday,April9

■ Insider's Vx&w Islamic A rt - Heather Ecker, DIA arts of Asia and the Islamic world curator, discusses objects in the Islamic gallery 6 p m and 7 30 p m Friday, Apnl 14

■ Jazz Friday - Wendell Harrison and Friends From the Chicago Jazz Scene,6 30 p m and 8 p m Fnday, April 21

■ A World Long Gone Russian Im perial Palaces and Gardens in S t Petersburg - Emmanuel DuCamp, 18th- and 19th-century Russian and French decorative arts specialist, discusses some of Russia’s palaces and gardens, 2 p m , Saturday, April 22

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660 Shrimp Cocktail is one of the highlights at Lola's m Detroit

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A sense of community with city life could easi ly make Petroit’s Harmonic Park a restau­rant mecca'Harmome Park, a small, triangular park area, is one of the city’s more cosmopolitan areas with proximi-ty to Detroit s theater distnct, Greekto^^'n and Comerica Park

There, native Detroiters Tanya Heidelberg-Yopp and her hus­band, Roger Yopp, have integrat­ed their career lives in Manhattan and their knowledge from years of experience in the entertainment indus­try into their restaurant Lola’s

“She’s my alter ego,” Tknya said And a table reservation will tell you, whatever Lola wants Lola gets’

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wine selections, with each menu item appropri­ately matched to a wine (served in the new low- profile Riedel glasses), and jazz performances are wrapped in an artful atmosphere, where

Detroit artist Gigi Boldens vibrant paintings make it more than an inviting lunch or

dinner spot - although its that too Satisfying a mood for eating

lighter or munching, are inviting appetizers such as Prince Edward Island Spicy Mussels in a white wine and seafood broth, lemon- grass and Thai spices Crab,

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Lobster BLT is filled with tender and moist lobster meat, apple wood smoked bacon, ripe tomatoes, arugula and green chili mayo with pickles and chips on the side

Pop Chop Salad can be topped with rock shrimp, crawfish tails, pulled chicken, grilled steak, gnlled salmon or fresh lobster Diners who dislike spending five minutes at the table chopping salads tha t come with far too-large pieces of lettuce, will like its convenience

Lola’s Burger is a half pounder topped with baby arugula, tomatoes, red onion strings and seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices

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Where: 1427 Randolph St (Harmonie Park) Detroit (313)962 0483 Open. Monday Wednesday 11 a m to 11 pm UntilZam Thursday Saturday Food style: Creative spins on American cuisine Cost* Appetizers salads and sand wiches $5 $13 Mam courses $16 $35 Reservations, recommended Parking: on street or m attended lot across the street

clams, mussels, calaman, monkfish and scallops, in a saffron and orange butter sauce, is served with a plate garnish of yellow rice and topped with red onion rings In season, blood oranges make a colorful addition

A large, juicy 12- ounce Argentinian Rib Eye, with a

splash of Chimichurra sauce, comple ments a nch cabernet sauvignon

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dessert, is appropnately named If not that, then cheesecake of the day I f It s named creme brulee, order it

Jazz jam sessions on Tuesdays from 8 p m to midnight and live jazz performance on Pndays include tal­ented Detroit artists such as the Straight Ahead group

Lola’s is worth a table hopping dnve to Detroit

Eleanor Heald is a nationally published writer and Troy resident who writes about restaurants food wine and spirits for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Contact her by e mail at focusonwine@aol com

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Grand City Grille on the first floor of Detroit sFisher Building located at the corner of West GrandBoulevard and Second Avenue in Detroit s NewCenter area (313) 556 9993Hard Rock Cafe 46 Monroe St (313) 964 7625Hockeytown Cafe 2301 Woodward Ave (313) 9659500Rowland Cafe 500 Griswold (313) 961 9478 The Washington Grille 1020 Washington Blvd (313) 963 8808Small Plates 1521 Broadway (313) 963 0497 Vicente's Cuban Cuisine 1250 Library (one block east ofj/l/oodward at Grand River Ave) (313) 962 8800

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ARTEXHIBIISl)|uversity of Michigan Museum of Art

Landscapes of Longing Journeys through Memory and Place through April 2 525 S State University of Michigan campus Ann Arbor suggested donation is $5 call (734)763 UMMA or visit www umma umich edu

Cranbrook Art MuseumShoot the Family an exhibit of photography and video and Crossing Flatland New Designs by Scott Klinker furniture by Cranbrook Academy of Art head of 30 design both through April 2 39221 Woodward Bloomfield Hills $4 $6 call (877) GO CRAN BROOK or visit www cranbrookart edu

ScreenprlntsThe Art of Screenpnnt at the Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Detroit $3 $6 (313) 833 7900 or visit www dia org

ARTGAUERIESLawrence Street Gallery

Exposures 10th annual photography exhibit April 4 28 22620 Woodward Ferndaie (248) 544 0394 or www lawrencestreetgallery com

Janice Charach Epstein GalleryGlass Expressions glass exhibit through May 4 Jewish Community Center 660 West Maple West Bloomfield (248) 432 55794

C-POP GalleryScience Shows You How a solo exhibition of lenticular images by artist Chris Dean through April 21 4160 Woodward Detroit call (313) 833 9901 or visit www cpop com

Actors ActingExhibition of photographer Howard Schatz s portraits through April 29 Museum of New Art 7 N Saginaw Pontiac

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Washington Street GalleryRecess by Jennifer Thompson watercolor mixed media paintings through April 16 120 East Liberty Ann Arbor call (743) 761 2287 or visit wwwwsg art com

Meadow Brook Art GalleryKristin Beaver s solo exhibit of lens based painting through April 16 Oakland University 208 Wilson Hall Rochester Hills free call (248)370 3005 or visit WWW Oakland edu/mbag

Flatlanders Art GalleriesThree solo exhibitions of sculpture painting and photographs David Kellys Classic Silver

MUSICBen Harper and The Innocent Criminals with Damian "Jr Gong” Marley perform at Meadow Brook Music Festival at 7 p m , Friday Sept 1 Tickets go on sale at 10 a m Saturday, April 1, Tickets are $35 for lawn and pavilion and there is a four-ticket limit Charge by phone by calling (248) 645 6666

David Eichenberg s Touch of Tradition and Sandy Zemsek s Sticks and Stones through April 30

Sherry Washington GalleryNew collages and drawings by Benny Andrews entitled Delivering Justice and depicting the mailman who led the civil rights movement in Georgia through March 31 The L B King Building 1274 Library Street Detroit (313)961 4500 or wwwsherrywasbingtongallerycom

Margo’s GalleryKimberly Kelly Santini s distinctive pet por traits and four legged paintings through April 3 Margos Gallery S Frame 5S Washington St Oxford (248) 628 5398

Downriver Council for the Arts6th Annual Emerging Artists Exhibit through April 4 20904 Northline Taylor (734)287 6103 wwwdownriverartsorg

Creative Arts CenterArt and the Motorcycle through April 8 47 Williams Street Pontiac call (248) 333 7849

Paint Creek Center for the ArtsBy Design works by graphic designers Mam Gallery Earth and Sky acrylic paintings by Carol Reid First Floor Gallery both exhibits run through April 15 407 Pine Street Rochester call (248) 6514110 or visit wwwpccart org

Tangent GalleryParallel Lies featuring Mark Heggie show runs through April 715 E Milwaukee Detroit (313) 873 2955

Cass CafeDetroit All Stars of Art show runs through May 13 4620 Cass Detroit (313)831 1400

Arnold KleinGallery s 35th anniversary celebration urban views exhibition with Arms Christo Mershimer Murphy and others 11 a m 5pm Tuesday Saturday 32782 Woodward Royal Oak (248)6477709

Orchard Lake Art GalleryA Glassy Occasion glass exhibit opening April 1 and continuing through the month 4301 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield (248)538 9021

The Print GalleryVintage Poster Exhibit through April 29 with posters used to advertise food liquor enter tainment travel products and events 29173

-ilorthwestern Hwy -Soothfreld (248) 356“ j 5454 wwwEverythmgArtcomor wwwMonaLisaManiacom

Oakland Community CollegeStudent Art Show Paintings ceramic works and arts and crafts items by students of the Highland Lakes Campus At the campus at Woodland Hall Library 7300 Cooley Lake Road Waterford 8 a m to 10 p m Monday Friday Bam to 4 30 p m Friday 9am to 3 p m Saturday

m m .Community House

Rita Bftfwns work of acrylic on canvas as Artist of the Month upstairs hallway of The Community House on display through March 31 in upstairs hallway of The Community House 380 S Bates Birmingham (248) 644 5832

Farmington Hills Artists ClubSpring 2006 Exhibit juror Laura Whitesides Host of Birmingham April 26 30 freeadmis Sion William M Costick Activities Center 2860011 Mile Road Farmington Hills (734)455 9885

GUSSIGUOrchestra Canton

Toon Tunes Cartoon Music Favorites 4pm Sunday April 2 Village Theater at Cherry Kill featuring selections like The Barber of Seville Blue Danube Waltz and others tickets $11 $20 at Summit on the Park 4600 Summit Parkway (734)394 5460 or (734) 4512112

Scarab ClubFeminine Approach III enjoy music of four women composers performed by six musi Clans 7pm Sunday April 9 $18 at door $16 for advance $14 to Scarab Club members stu dents $10 at 217 Farnsworth Detroit behind the Detroit Institute of Arts WWW scarabclub org/chambermusic

GIUBS220 Merrill Street & Edison Lounge

Extensive drink menu live music dancing eclectic and American nouveau cuisine 220 E Merrill Birmingham (248) 645 2150

313.Jac'slocated upstairs at Jacoby s 624 Brush in Bricktown (313) 962 7067 21 and over doors open 10pm cover$5 WWW staticrecords com/shows htm

Belmont BarMademoiselle Mondays $10 for martini and manicure therapeutic massage $1 minute punk nights Tuesdays live rock Wednesdays DJs and local bands on week ends 10215 Joseph Campau Hamtramck (313) 871 1966

Blind PigLongtime hip music spot 208 S First St Ann Arbor (734) 996 8555 www blindpig music com

Blue MartiniLive music 811 p m Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays 201 Hamilton between Woodward and Old Woodward one block north of Maple (248) 258 3005

BoscoEnjoy noWax nights at 7 p m every Wednesday download music into your MP3 Player take a number and wait your turn to be DJ and spin three songs no cover 21 and over only 22930 Woodward Ave in Ferndaie www thebosco com (248) 541 8818

Buddha Lounge ,

Thursday OJ Shug plays super sonic smooth music and beer pong turnament Saturdays DJ Terrence Parker & Mo Reese best house music in the city Sundays Karaoke Tuesdays Deep House Wednesdays Jamtramck jazz band wwwgobuddhanet (313) 535 4664

Club Bart21 and over only 22726 Woodward Ferndaie (248) 548 8746

Club 2000Fat Twosdays with DJ Car! the Invisible Man 9pm Tuesdays hip hop 18 and over 299 E Woodbndge Detroit (313) 235 2233

Crazy Moe's CafeFood dancing music 2N Saginaw St Pontiac (248) 322 5550

Danny's irish PubLaid back small friendly 22824 Woodward Ave Ferndaie (248) 546 8331

Dino's LoungeLive bands on weekends football specials on Sundays hip laid back friendly 22740 Woodward Avenue just south of Nine Mile Road in Ferndaie (248)591 DINO

ElysiumLounge dance and happy hour 3 9pm Tuesdays Fridays nightclub hours Fridays and Saturdays 9pm 2am (313)962 2244 625 Shelby Detroit wwwelysium lounge com

Emerald TheatreConcert house dancing 32 N Walnut Mount Clemens (586) 9131920

Gmopolis on the GriliDon Swindell and Shuffle Play with Swindell Sheila Brown Mike Lorenz and Jake Reichhart 7301130pm Friday and Saturday 27851 Middlebelt(atl2 Mile Road) in Farmington Hills no cover (248) 851 8222

John Cowley & Sons Irish TavernFood drinks and friendly pub atmosphere 33338 Grand River Ave Farmington (248) 474 5941

Leland City ClubAvant garde open until 4am access through unmarked door on the First Street side of the Ramada Hotel building 400 Bagley Street Detroit wwwielandcityclubcom

Rainbow RoomLaid back atmosphere dancing 6640 E Eight Mile Road Detroit (313)8911020

X/SHigh energy dance club 1500 Woodward northeast corner at John R Detroit (313) 963 9797

Sky ClubTango salsa and Latin dancing every Wednesday beginning at 8 p m located above Sangria s Restaurant 401S Lafayette Royal Oak (248) 5431964

GOMEDVSecond City

Performances are Wednesday Sunday $15 $20 42705 Grand River Ave Novi call (248) 348 4448 For tickets call (248) 645 5555 or wwwticketmastercom

Mark Ridtey's Comedy CastleStand up 269 East Fourth Royal Oak (248) 542 9900 wwwcomedycastiecom

Joey's Comedy ClubStand up at two locations 36071 Plymouth Road Livonia (734) 261 0555 and 5070 Schaefer Dearborn (313) 584 8885 wwwjoeyscomedycom

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase314E Liberty wwwaacomedycom (734)996 9080

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DANCELes Grands Ballet de Montreal

At the Detroit Opera House April 7 8 1526 Broadway Detroit call (313) 237 SING or visit WWW MichiganOpera org

Wayne State University77th annual Spring gala with Eisenhower Dance Ensemble 8pm March 30 WSU cam pus (313) 577 4273

Detroit Dance Collective26th Annual Spring Concert 8pm Friday March 31 Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Avenue Dearborn $15 18 call (248)7671898 or (810) 444 4553 or visit WWW detroltdancecoliect ve org

FAMILYEdsel & Eleanor Ford House

Childrens programs April 1 8 and 29 1100 Lake Shore Road GrossePointe Shores visit WWW fordhouse org or call (313) 884 4222

Detroit Science CenterExhibits include A Journey to Our Future is now open to accompany center s new perma nent Space Laboratory exhibit 5020 John R Detroit $6 $7 call (313) 577 8400 or visit wwwdetroitsciencecenterorg

JAZZWindsor Detroit Jazz Club

Ongoing gigs m Oakland County Presenting Chuck Moss and the Paint Creek Jazz Society Band 14pm first and third Saturday of every month Shields Pizza 25101 Telegraph (northwest corner of 10 Mile and Telegraph) Southfield $8 cover (248)478 0172

Jazz and dinnerKind of Blue Tuesdays at Lolas Harmonie

Park Led by the Gerard Evans Quartet the shows help talented local musicians to play with the core group at 9 p m every Tuesday 1427 Randolph Street in Detroit s Harmonie Park for dinner reservations or information call (313) 962 0483

Betlydance7 0 p m Saturday April 1 Xhedo s Cafe Ferndale Visitwwwxhedoscafecomor WWW detroitbellydance com for details Admission free Dancers throughout metro Detroit perform and to seek donations for Sashafarm Michigan s only farm animal sane tuary

Swingin' 70s Dance PartyLearning Institute of Family Education hosts fund raiser Saturday May 20 at the Unique Dance Studio 18846 W 7 Mile Road Detroit Free Ballroom dance lessons everyone encouraged to wear 70s and 80s attire and prizes will be awarded to contestants with the best dress (313)342 0006.

MORE MUSICDepot Theater

Singer/songwrlter Joseph James presented by the Clarkston Village Players 8 pm. Saturday April 8 $8 at the Depot Itieater 4861 White Lake Road aarkston Visit wwwdarkstonviilageplayers.org

KerryTown415 N Fourth Ave Ann Aitor reservations recommended (734)769 2999 wwwkerry townconcerthousecom

Station 885Tony Ruda and Pat Smith play jazz every Thursday 710 pm (bass and piano) 885 Starkweather Plymouth (734)459 0885

Trinity HouseReservations recommended for 87 seat con cert house 38840 W Six Mile (just west of I

OH STAGEDancer Lisa LaMarre of Royal Oak performs m Detroit Dance Collective's 26th annual spring concert

275) Livonia shows 8 p m No alcohol no smoking (734)464 6302 wwwtrinityhouse.org

The FCB Concert Band presents "Homecoming 2006"

A Celebration of 40 years of The FCB 7 30 p m Saturday April 8 at Harrison High School Auditorium located on 12 Mile Road west of Middlebeit Road in Farmington Hills. Free admission

Arab World Music SummitPresented by the University Musical Society 8 p m Saturday April 15 at 8 p m in Ann Arbor s Hill Auditorium 825 North University Avenue Concert features Abdullah Chhadeh Rami Khalife Tno Joubran and more (734) 764 2538 or online at www ums.org

Gino VannelliAt Music Hall 8 pm. Friday and Saturday April 7 and 8 $35 to $60 at ail Ticketmaster locations www ticketmaster com or by calling (248) 645 6666 or wwwjnusichali org

MIMEIMMHenry Ford Museum

20900 Oakwood Btvd west of the Southfield Freeway and south of Michigan Avenue Oeaitorn Additional charges and varying hours for entry to Greenfield Village Ford Rouge Factory Tour and IMAX Theatre For more infonhation call (313) 982 6001 or visit wwwhfmgvorg

Cranbrook Science MuseumFeatured exhibit is It s a Nano World Permanent exhibits include planetarium nature center and Bat Zone Conservatory 39221 Woodward Bloomfield Hills general admission is $5 $7 planetarium $1 $3 (248) 645 3200 or www cranbrook edu

Detroit Historteat MuseumReflections. The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection an exhibit of Supremes costumes through April 2 5401 Woodward Detroit admission is $3 ^ (313) 8331805 or

wwwdetroithistoricalorg

Detroit Science CenterPremiere of Magnificent Desolation Walking on the Moon narrated by Tom Hanks and new planetarium show Journey to the Edge of Space and Time $6 shows run indefinitely Museum hours are 9 a m to 3 p m Tuesday Friday 10*30 a m to 6 p m Saturday and noon to 6 p m Sunday 5020 John R Detroit $6 $7 (313) 577 8400 wwwdetroitsciencecenterorg

SOMEIHHGDIITBIBITPewabic Pottery

Marcy Heller Fisher author talks about archi tectural legacy of Pewabic Pottery 6 30 p m Wednesday April 5 Southfield Public Library Auditorium 26300 Evergreen wwwsfidliborg or (248) 796 4224

Historic R>rt Wayne Fiea mailtetAprils 9 10 am to 4 pm Historic Fort Wayne 6325 W Jefferson Detroit (586) 498 9298 or (586) 415 5581

Isha Foundation auctionSilent auction of vanobs art items profes sional services vacations and merchandise multicultural dinner served entertainment 6 11 p m Saturday April 1 Hellenic Cultural Center 36375 Joy Road Westland WWW ishayoga org/auction

Autbmdtive and ad artAutomotive Exhibit Drawing Power Motor City Ad Art in the Age of Muscle and Chrome through March Detroit Pubbe Library Skillman Branch Library 121 Gratiot Avenue free (313)628 2750

Saint Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station

Take a tour of the inside of the human body Walk through the ribs crawl through the digestive tract test your muscle strength and more The SJMHES has free Family Fun Days on the fourth Thursday of each month 10 a m to 8 p m inside the St Joseph Mercy Canton Health Building at 1600 S Canton

Canton (734)398 7518 WWWi^ xpiorationstation com

Irish pub historyJim 0 Kelly discusses Irish pub scene in Detroit at noon Wednesday Aprils Gaelic League 2068 Michigan Ave (two blocks west of Tiger Stadium) luncheon served at noon $12 donation reserve by Thursday (248) 540 6687

WrestlingRing Of Honor comes back to Detroit at the Michigan State Fairgrounds & Expo Center Michigan Mart 8pm Friday March 30 1120

W ^ate Fair Avenue featuring Samoa Joe ver sus Christopher The Fallen Angei Daniels and Colt Cabana versus Homicide in a Falls Count Anywhere match Tickets can be pur chased at all TicketMaster outlets online at WWW rohwrestling com or at the door

THEATER-GOUEGET a le s o f W is h in g a n d S i l l in e s s

Spring play 7pm March 31 2 and 7 p m April 1 at Smith Theatre at Oakland Community Colleges Orchard Ridge campus 27055 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills $5 adults $2 children 12 and under (248) 34! 2270

A n to n y a n d C le o p a t raBy William Shakespeare runs through Ma/ 4 $15 28 Hilberry Theatre Wayne State University campus Detroit (313) 577 2972 WWW hilberry com

THEATER - GOMMUNITYStagecrafters

Dinner with Friends at the Baldwin Theatre 415 S Lafayette Ave Royal Oak through April 16 (248) 541 8027 or www stagecrafters org

Marquis TheatreLittle Mermaid 2 30 p m April 12 8 9 22 2329 and 30 and April 17 21 $8 135 E Mam Northville (248)349 6110 wwwnorthvillemar quistheatrecom

Marquis TheatreVaudeville Tonight family skits songs and acts, 8 p.m April 1 April 7 8 $12 adults sen lors and students $10 each 135 E Mam Northviite (248)349 8110 wwwnorthvillemar quistheatrecom

Starlight Youth TheaterDisneys4/add//7 7J0pm TTiursday March30 Friday March 31 430and7J0pm Saturday April 1 and2and430pm Sunday April 2 $12 adults, $10 seniors students and children inside Summit Place Mall between Kohl sand Claire stores, 315 N Telegraph Waterford (248)3351788

TMEATBI-PROEBSIGNRLGem Theatre

Norma & Wanda written by Jefi Daniels, open ended rtui at Gem Theatre 333 Madison Detroit $30 50 $39 50 call (313) 963 9800 (248)645 6666 or visit www ticketmastercom

Plowshares Theatre CompanyPretty Fire continuing through April 16 2870 East Grand Blvd. Detroit (313) 872K)279 or wwwpiowshares.org

Detroit Repertory TheatreYemayas Belly opens March 30 and runs to May 2113103 Woodrow Wilson Detroit call (313) 8681347 visit WWW detroitreptheatre com

Fisher TheatreLes Miserables through April 16 PerformancesatBpm Tuesday Saturday 2 p.m Saturday Sunday and 7 30 pm Suneby son W Grand Boulevard Detroit $28 $69 call (248)645 6666 or visit WWW NederlanderDetroit com or www ticket master com

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Mamaleh April 6 9 at Detroit Country Day School 22305 W 13 Mile Road Beverly Hills tickets $39 through April 2 $45 after April 2 for tickets call (313)963 9800 or visit WWW mamaleh com or www gemtheatre com also can call Ticketmaster at (248) 645 6666 visit wwwTicketmastercom

Meadow Brook Theatre Devour the Snow through April 9 Meadow Brook Theatre Oakland University campus Rochester Hills $20 $36 call (248) 377 3300 or visit WWW mbtheatre com

Purple Rose Theatre137 Park Chelsea $25 $35 (734) 433 7673 WWW purpierosetheatre org

Breathe Art TheatreHedwig and The Angry Inch through April 15 at Detroit s 1515 Broadway most performaQC es slated at 7 p m and 8 p m $12 and $20 call (519) 980 0607 in Windsor or (313) 965 1515 m Detroit

M e n o p a u s e t h e M u s ic a lCelebrate the longest running professional production m Detroit history at the Gem Theatre Show times are 8 p m Tuesday Saturday and also 4pm Saturday and 2 p m Sunday $3950 (313)963 9800 or Ticketmaster charge by phone (248) 645 6666 and online at www ticketmastercom

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Tickets go on sale April 1 for Detroit premiere of the Grammy and Tony award winning itusi* cal running May 31 to June 18 Masonic Temple Theatre 500 Temple Avenue Detroit $25 50 7950 call (248) 645 6666 or visit WWW NederlanderDetroit com or www ticket mastercom

Ttm McGraw and Faith Hiil8 pm Friday May 5 at The Palace $8750 $67 50 and $47 50 reserved available at Palacenet com at ail Ticketmaster outlets or call (248)645 6666

University Musical Society127th season Michigan League Ticket Office 911 North University Ave Ann Arbor (800)2211229 all venues in Ann Arbor

Performance Netwrk Theatre2005 2006 season ticket packages available now $85 $102 five and six show packages season started in September 120 East Huron Ann Arbor (734) 663 0681 or wwwperfor mancenetwork.org

Meadow Brqok TheatreSingle tickets now on sale for ail 2005 2006 performances on campus of Oakland University (248) 377 3300 or www ihbthe atrecom

Michigan Opera Theatreanniversary opera season Desperate

Divas and DaimlerChrysier Dance Series $23 $113 at box office 1526 Broadway Detrbit or (313) 2377464 or www M(chiganOpera.org

Sex apd The Second CityWild spoof Of dating and relationships m 2^ Century coming May 16 to Meadow Brook Theatre $26 $36 (248) 377 3300 or visit wwWmtitheatrecom

three Mo’ TenorsAt the Fisher Theatre 3011W Grand Blvd Detroit through March 26 $2750 $5750 call (248) 645 6666 or go online at WWW NederlanderDetroit com or www ticket mastercom

Pearl JamTickets on sale at the Palace for 7 30 p m Wednesday May 22 show Call Ticketmaster or visit online at www ticketmastercom

Journey and Def Leppard: One hot summer ticketReunion tours are successful The combination of Journey

___ and Def Leppard isbecoming a sum- mer smash as

tickets have already sold out at several

^ Midwestern ven­ues

These two one-time popular rock bands are coming to DTE on Monday, July 24

Both are blockbuster bands, with D ef Leppard selling 65 mil-

lion LPs and Journey selling 75 million

Tickets were not on sale at press time

‘Only SIX months between tours for Def Leppard this is amazing, said Leppard guitarist Phil Collen I think we’re getting the hang of this’ Usually, we always have to redefine and reorient ourselves to touring as we are used to a three-year gap between tours because o f the recording process

“This time, we had the album

m the can so we are good to go We’re really psyched to be hitting the road this summer and are looking forward to seeing all of our fans again*

Def Leppard’s lineup includes Joe Elliott, vocals, Vivian Campbell, guitar, Phil Collen, guitar, Rick ‘Sav” Savage, bass, and Rick Allen, drums

Last year, Journey earned a star on the Holl3wood Walk of Fame The current lineup (with­out Steve Perry) has been togeth­er since 1998 and includes Neal

The Journey/Def Leppard ticket ts expected to be a hot one this summer Pictured here is the current lineup of Journey

Schon, guitar, Ross Valory, bass, Jonathan Cam, keyboards, Steve

Augen, vocals, and Deen Castronovo, drums

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Q u e e n a n d P a u l R o d g e r sBY JIM TOTHSTAFF WRITER

Leave it to Detroit rock fans to know a perfect match when they see one

The Palace took on the mmi- version o f England’s Wembley Stadium Fhday night as Queen + Paul Rodgers had more than20,000 fans in a two-hour plus frenzy bellowing familiar lyncs to some of rock’s finest anthems Right from the open­ing licks o f Tie Your Mother Down to the final beats of We Are the ChampionSy the newly- formed rock combo relived the days when bigger was indeed better

Rodgers — the group’s new frontman, who’s no Freddie Mercury and never has pretended to be —• along wath onginal Queen members Bnan May and Roger Thylor offered up a hall of fame set of songs that now a couple of generations of Detroit fans have embraced for more than 30 years The former lead vocalist for Bad Company and Free was at his very best on Can’t Get Enough, Bad Company and^K Right Now, and was ju st as committed and comfortable voicing Queen’s Fat

Paul Rodgers (foreground) appeared with Queen drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May at the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 24

Bottomed Girls, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Under Pressure

The contributions o f May on guitar and Taylor on drums have always been inte­gral to Queen’s place m rode history and their professionalism remains unm atdied This latest performance solidified that

For some, of course, it wasn’t the same without Mercury, who died in 1991 of complications from AIDS, b u t nobody said It would be

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H e r e ' s o n e f o r g u i t a r c o l l e c t o r sSuper Bowl energy is still lingering in

Detroit, this tim e to benefit t good cause Hard Rock International hosts an

online guitar auction to benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit and it’s beep signed by celebs who were here for the game

An electnc guitar used as a prop on the set o f Fox Sports Net’s Best Damn Sports Show Period was signed by New York Giants All-Pro Michael Strahan, hip-hop star Kanye West, former NFL quarter­back Joe M ontana and our favorite

rapper, Snoop Dogg H ie signatures were collected while the show was taped at Hard Rock Cafe Detroit, during the week leading to the game

There’s moreBest Damn hosts Chris Rose, former

NBA champion John Salley, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and pro base­ball player Rob Dibble also gave their sig­natures

The auction ends April 10 Bid online at wwwhardrock com/rockshop

Lana MmiSnoop (center from right) and Kanye West (center) both signed the guitar that is up for auction through the Hard Rock Cafe

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EECTIHCSIXGenre: Art college garage with Disco rhythms and energetic rock When: 8pm Saturday April 1 Vftiere: The Magic Stick 4120 4140 Woodward Ave. Detroit (313)833-9700 Admission: All ages $10 in advance wwwticketmastercomor (248) 645 6666Details: Visit www magicstick com or wwweiectnc6 com

BY LANA MINISTAFF WRITER

Electric Six is racy and raw, funk bathhouse disco infused with new wave, garage punk and sarcastic politic opinions The band’s new CD Senor Smoke (Metropolis Records) was released in February and has received critical accJaim

And now one of Detroit’s most devilish rock bands is perform­ing Saturday, April 1, at the

Magic Stick.W ith 15 satirical tracks of raw

energy, Electnc Six is the only rock band ever invited to play the main room for 10,000 at the annual wild party Manumussion in Ibiza, Spam

The band had underground hits like Danger' High Voltage and enjoys a very strong cult fol­lowing FVontman Dick Valentine describes the energy as “Ejss without the makeup ’

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Noah’s Ark concept,” Valentine said in regards to the new CD “So you have two of everything Two up tempo dance numbers Two hard rockers Two acoustic jams Two of this, two o f that and two wild caids Two of every­thing It’s Noahs Ark Except it’s called Senor Smoke ”

The title is a reference to for­mer Detroit Tigers pitcher Aurelio Lopez, known as Senor Smoke and to smoking

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REVIEW

OK So I’m not old enough to know what early 1970s AM radio might have sounded like, but from what I gather. The Elected’s latest release is a pret­ty close match, had I actually been alive then

Blake Sennett is one talented guy Hes part o f the driving force behind Alicia- Dorset-approved Rilo Kiley, currently on hold as le ^ in g lady Jenny Lewis pro­motes her own recent solo album, Rabbit

Fur Coat To keep himself busy, he just

C f happened torelease his own somewhat solo album as The Elected, Sun Sun, Sun, on Subpop Jan 24 Somewhat-solo,

you ask’ The Elected is pnm anly Sennett, but he s aided by long time collaborator Mike Bloom Sun is the second solo endeavor for Sennett a fol- lowmp to 2004 s Me First

Si{n doesn’t sound a great deal different than a full Rilo Kiley record All the songs are lush and filled with passionate lyrics from the lead crooner However, The Elected has more relaxed country over­tones than mdie-filled Rilo Kiley does which is a nice alternative for Sennett on this solo project The entire album, with both slow and faster tracks, is perfect material for any early morning listening

There s no shortage of guitar variety on

ALEX PRAGERI SUPOP RECORDSWhen not sailing the open seas, Blake Sennett and Mike Bloom of The Elected can be found creating lush, lo-fi songs, much like those on the recent release, 'Sun Sun Sun'

this album, ranging from plain-old acoustic to electnc to the steel variety My favorite track of the moment has to he A t Home (Time Unknown) for its timeless quality After listening to the short 40 secondtrack, you’re not quite sure if it was recorded in 2006 or 1936, a tech­nique Sennett is quite good at A t Home is the final track and mirrors the album’s other 40-second song, Clouds Parting (8 4 1 a m ), for a nice, m usic-sandw i^ feel If th e reso n e track th a tsu m su p th e entire feeling of the album, it has to be Would You Come With Me Listen to it and you 11 hear what I mean

The Elected will be gracing Detroit with soothing sounds on Friday, March 31, at the Magic Stick (4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit) as support for the Magic Numbers Tickets are $12 and doors are at 7 p m To learn more about always busy Sennett, check out www subpop com

SHOWSThere s a lot going on in these here

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■ PAS/CAL at the Magic Stick April 8 with Asobi Seksu and Jana H unter Doors are at 9 p m and tickets are $8

■ KeUey Stoltz at tlie Lager House (1254 Michigan Ave, Detroit), April 1 with The Muldoons and PA Doors are at 9 p m and tickets are $7 (wwwlagerhousedetoit com)

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