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VOLUME 2 9 NUMBER 2 0

S Register now Canton residents may

begin registering for fall Leisure Services programs

and classes 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Registration contin-ues at 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Leisure Services has sim-plified the registration process by allowing regis-trants to sign up for all classes, including swim les-sons, atone time. Previously, aquatic classes had separate registration dates and times.

By now, residents should have received copies of the Discover catalog and are urged to register early because space is limited.

• Setting a record Secondhand Prose, the

Friends of the Canton Public Library Used Bookshop, had a record month in July. Profits doubled from the pre-vious July. Organization offi-cials chalk it up to new book crew members who have come through on depend-ability, accuracy and friendli-ness. That's not to mention the ample donations of books for the shop. •

If you want to get in on early shopping at Secondhand Prose, join the Friends organization. From 2-6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, members only get a sneak preview and a chance to buy what's new.

New officers for the Friends are: Gary Simon, president; Rhoda Wolshon, vice president; Larry Hoelscher, treasurer; John Spencer, secretary; and trustees Caroiyn Kaump, Linda Garrett, Shirley Reynolds and Nancy Spencer.

To join the Friends, contact Marcia Barker at the library, (734) 397-0999.

S Garden tour Canton Project Arts will

organize a tr ip Sunday, Sept. 21, to Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids.

Participants will enjoy a tram tour of the gardens.and see the newest exhibit, "Quiet Beauty: Fifty Centuries of Japanese Folk Ceramics from the Montgomery Collection." They will board a deluxe motor coach at the township administration building at 9:45 a.m. and depart at 10 a.m. with a return at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Summit on the Park, (734) 394-5193, ext. 5193.

M Sullivan hours Wayne County

Commissioner and Vice Chair John Sullivan, who repre-sents Canton, will host coffee hours 9-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at Van Buren Township Hall on Tyler Road. For more information, you may reach him at (313) 224-0944.

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Volunteer Lauren Dahms, a student at Canton Charter Academy, reads to Jake Saunders, Ethan Salisbury, Troy Saunders, JacEyn Dahms, and Noah and Maranda Salisbury at Fazoli's restaurant in Canton.

Reading: We all need a different hook BY JOANNE MALISZEWSKI STAFF WRITER

Harry Potter is for today's younger generation what Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys were for the older set. And each has worked its own special magic on kids.

"That was a great thing," said Penny Joy, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools language arts/social studies

curriculum coordinator, about Harry Potter.

"The hook is different for everyone of us," said Joy, a member of the Plymouth Literacy Council. "Part of the trick is finding the hook."

Whether it's Harry Potter, Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, mechanics, skiihg, cars, you name it, a hook is something tha t interests someone enough for them to pick up a

book and start reading. And tha t is the point of a

weekly reading event at Fazoli's restaurant, 2220 N. Canton Center Road in Canton. Sponsored by the lit-eracy council and the restau-rant , the Monday night read-ing and crafts activities draw at t imes 50 children.

"I thought , ok, we'll figure this out," said Carol Saunders, Plymouth-Canton school

board member and chair-woman of t h e literacy council, when invited to create an activity at the Italian eatery.

She brought in Joy and Sharon Hill, Plymouth-Canton director of elementary education, to help figure it out.

It's pretty simple. Parents are invited to stop by with

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Lotz is off again BY JACK GLADDEN STAFF WRITER

The on-again, off-again, on-again Lotz Road Special Assessment District paving proj-ect was set to clear its final hurdle Tuesday night - bu t it ended up being tabled instead af ter resi-dents protested tha t the cost was too high. .

The original proposal in 2001 was t o pave X-otz f r o m Michigan Avenue to Van Born, b u t t h a t was pu t on hold in February 2 0 0 2 after s o m e key property owners -including Draw-Tite manufac tur -ing and Waste Management -refiised to participate in the proj-ect. They would have paid a sig-nificant pa r t of the cost.

In an SAD at least 50 percent of the property owners have to sign peti t ions support ing t h e project. They then typically have about 10 years to pay for it with interest.

T h e project was scaled down twice and in May of this year

PLEASE SEE LOTZ, A2

Ryan calls for Canton school BY TONY BRUSCATO STAFF WRITER

The construction of a new middle school in Canton to replace an aging Central Middle School in Plymouth is at the forefront of a new bond issue b a n g planned by the Plymouth-Canton Schools administration.

However, the steering

committee p u t together nearly a year ago to deter-mine the needs of the dis-trict for the next five-10 years has not listed a new middle school as a top prior-ity.

The 22-member commit-tee is close to finalizing a priority list, which will be delivered to t h e Board of Education. At a meeting

Monday night, some mem-bers weren't convinced par t of their charge was to final-ize a bond issue, including the possibility of new ele-mentary and middle schools in Canton.

"The big variable left is political," said commit tee member Mark Horvath. "We

PLEASE SEE SCHOOL, A5

BY JOANNE MALISZEWSKI STAFF WRITER

While Corey Gammel and Peter Marquez were prepar-ing to head to New York City to exhibit a 15,000-square-foot memory quilt for the victims of the Sept. 11,2001, terror ism attacks, they were also thinking ahead to next year, when the quilt will make its way to Canton Township.

"It's penciled in," said Gammel, a free-lance graph-

Local residents wil| 'Remember Our Heroes' during a Sept. 11 memorial service. Local news, page A4

Memory quilt is confirmed for Canton Gammel, already knew that . "We have a firm commit-ment," she said. "We don't have a date yet."

Originally the thought was to br ing the quilt that honors each victim of the terrorist attacks to Canton in August. But Zevalkink is now thinking tha t perhaps the Liberty Fest is a more appropriate t ime for the community.

"I am hoping this will be

ic artist in California. "When we come back from New York, we will work on shows for next year. We will come there."

Debbie Zevalkink, admin-istrative assistant to Canton Supervisor Tom Yack, who has been working with PLEASE SEE QUILT, A4

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Wild ride The Freak Out ride hurls joyseekers on a twisting pendulum as it streaks through the night Saturday a i the Plymouth Fail Festival, Turn to page A8 for s story and more photos.

Summer tax payments due Sunday BY JOANNE MALISZEWSKI STAFF WRITER

Summer tax pay-ments for Canton resi-dents are due Sunday, Sept. 14.

Canton Treasurer

Elaine Kirchgatter is urging residents w h o have not yet paid to be aware there may be long lines a t township hall. But there is also a

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In a story published Sunday, Sept. 7, the dead-line for summer tax pay-ments should have read-Sunday, Sept. 14. The cor-rect story runs here.

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Fifty-plus businesses will be on display at chamber expo unz The public is invited to the

Canton Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2 0 0 3 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17 at the Summit on the Park.

Admission is free. More than 50 exhibitors will be on hand. You can join in the fun , receive door prizes, make contacts and learn more about the chamber.

Businesses participating include:

Adecco Employment Services, Allstate Insurance, American Benefit Consulting, Inc.

Arbonne International, A t Wireless, Awesome Room Makeovers.

BestBank, Brackney Chiropractic, Business and Professional Women.

Canton- Chamber of Commerce, Century 21 Premier, Clearly You Hair Removal and Skin Treatment, Coach's Catastrophe and Restoration Services, Coherent Business Solutions LLC, Community Bank of Dearborn, Community Federal Credit Union, Complete Therapy, Inc., Creative Memories,

Cruises Unlimited. Fairway Club Apartments,

Fazoli's, Gerou Chiropractic, Greatland Title, Group One Mortgage Corp., Growth Works, Inc.

Herbalife Independent Distributors, Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Jack Demmer Ford, Knollwood Memorial Gardens, KSI Kitchen and Bath.

Laginess Insurance Agency, Inc., LaJoy Group, Inc., LNJS, Inc.,National City Bank

Outdoor Fun Store, Co. Pet Nanny, Inc., Plymouth

Community United Way, Proforma Premier Business, Resources, Re/Max Classic, Rosemarie's Healing Massage, Screened Images, Inc.

Showroom of Elegance, Standard Federal Bank, Strategic Wealth Management , Summit on the Park.

TDS Metrocom, The Lisa Kennedy Agency, T-Mobile, Traditions Condominiums, United Home Health Services, VALIC, Waltonwood at Cherry Hill, Y Dream Financial Services, Inc.

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drop-off box at the rear of township hall where you may drop off your payment.

Before you do that , be sure to include the return portion of the tax bill and your tax identi-fication number on your check. It makes life a lot easier for the treasurer's staff as they process the payments.

Kirchgatter discourages pay-ment in cash, though cash will be accepted. Credit cards, how-ever, are not accepted. Remember taxes paid after the due date carry a 1 percent penalty per month.

Even if your taxes are paid through the mortgage holder, you should have received a notice informing you of how much the summer portion is costing you.

"It's jus t a tax notice, an informational copy. It's not a bill. They just look the same," Kirchgatter said.

If you are in the Plymouth-Canton district, your bill will be based on 9-9 mills; Van Buren district, 6.2 mills; and Wayne-Westland, 10.1 mills. If you own a $ 4 0 0 , 0 0 0 home, valued at $200 ,000 , you will pay $1,980 for the summer taxes if you live in t h e Plymouth-Canton district.

If you aren't sure if you paid your taxes, or want to double-check tha t your mor t -gage holder has made the pay-ment, Kirchgatter asks t ha t you do not call the treasurer's office.

"This is a really busy t ime in the treasurer's office," she said.

"We are working overtime to make sure the bills are posted in a timely manner."

To find out the status of your payment, you can check Canton's Web site: www. canton-mi.org or call the statewide tax information number, (800) 846-8725, or hop online to a private organi-zation tha t keeps track, www.ugotpal.com.

Horse powered Janee Arnold of Canton (left) assists Krista Zdanowski, who won the second place trophy in Western Pleasure Class while riding Harmony Diamond (and with the help of Abby Hovarter, right) earlier this sum-mer during the 4-H Horseback Riding Program called Proud Equestrians for the physically, mentally and emotionally challenged children and adults. For more information on Proud Equestrians, call 4-H at (248) 858-0889 or Judy Bolis at (248) 634-6090.

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Two Detroit residents have been arrested in connection with an a rmed robbery and tire thef ts in Canton.

A 22-year-old Detroit resi-dent was charged with armed robbery of the Shurgard Storage facility in Canton on Aug. 6. The man allegedly admit ted to the robbery while being held in jail in Livonia on a similar charge. He's being held on a $100,000 cash bond for the Canton charge.

A 32-year-old Detroiter is in jail following his arrest in con-nection with a series of thef ts of tires and rims in Canton. According to Canton police there have been 13 larcenies since early July and which tires were taken f rom cars tha t were then left on landscaping blocks. Canton police arrested the sus-pect after an Oakland County surveillance unit observed a man attempting to remove tires from ;i car in Canton.

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t rustees agreed to a smaller project - paving about 1,700 feet south of Michigan Avenue - af ter homeowners in t h e area signed peti t ions requesting the paving.

At a public hearing in May those homeowners said they needed the gravel road paved because they were having t rou-ble selling their properties.

The township agreed t o pick up the engineering design cost and Wayne County agreed to pay 2 0 percent of the construc-tion cost. The township also agreed to extend the payoff period to 15 years instead of the usual 10. The township subsequently bid the project and scheduled what should have been a final public hea r -ing on Tuesday to approve t h e plan and award the contract .

"We have bid the project, the numbers have come in and I have been told they were quite good," Township Supervisor Tom Yack said in opening the hearing. The cost to property-owners was jus t over $210,000.

But Lisa Walker, who owns a 3-acre parcel in the district, disagreed wi th Yack about the numbers. "The main concern we have is I don't th ink t h e bids came in low enough to suit us," she said, speaking on behalf of other homeowners who were also in attendance. "I only see a $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 d rop f rom April 29. And I don't see where the township p u t any money in."

Tony Minghine, finance director for Canton, said the township did no t specifically pu t money into the project .

"We were able to get t h e county to p u t in a significant amount and we h a w paid for the design of the project."

Yack added tha t the town-ship never promised to p u t funds in directly.

"I th ink wha t we said was we would find t h e money," he said. "And we found the money."

But Walker said she and other homeowners were con-cerned tha t they wouldn' t be able to come up with the extra money and would risk losing their homes. "On top of t h e amount of money tha t we're going to be taxed, we also have to pay the interest," she said. "So the a m o u n t of money jus t

for my parcel alone is* $3*300 a year on top of the $l,2§kj?| already pay. I can't affoM that."

Yack appeared somewhat perplexed by the reaction of the homeowners.

"We should have had this -conversation two years ago," h e said, "because the SAD .process' has not changed whatsoever, The township's position has always been tha t when we enter into a SAD we expect t h e residents or whomever is get-t ing the benefit of the improve-ment to actually pay."

Walker countered tha t the present homeowners wouldn' t benefit. "It's whoever buys our property t ha t will benefit," she said, "and we want t o tack tha t onto the new buyers. We've been trying to sell for over 2 0 years. I don' t really feel very hopeful tha t we're going to find somebody in the next two to three years. And t h e bulk of t h e payments with the interest a re right up front."

She said before Tuesday's hearing the residents didn' t know what t h e interest rate was or wha t the bids were.

"This is t h e first t ime we've been given a m a p of wha t it's going to cost us," she said.

Yack said t h e bids were pub-licly opened and are available for examination by residents.

Walker and other residents said they were prepared to rescind their signatures f rom the petition they had signed.

"You said tha t at any t ime we can object along the way," she told Yack. Minghine cautioned the board tha t he didn't t h ink they should vote the project down at this t ime.

"I don't know the answer t o this question," he said. "But you've had a number of publip hearings and resolutions t ha t are adopted in a SAD project. I don't know what happens when we make it th is far and then vote it down."

Minghine recommended that the board table the mot ion and get a legal opinion f rom :

the township's counsel before proceeding further .

"The SAD is a legal process -with a series of steps," he said. "We have completed four of five steps. I 'm not sure wha t the appropriate course of action is at this t ime given where we are."

The board voted unanimously to table any action on the plan until they got a legal opinion.

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Newborns will benefit from seniors' handiwork Canton woman gets her mom and other seniors in sewing bee of sorts B Y S U E M A S O N \

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It's a bit like an old-fash-ioned sewing bee, b u t instead of needles and thread, resi-dents at Marquet te House in Westland are using crochet hooks to make blankets for newborns at Hutzel Hospital in Detroit.

Working with donated yarn and patterns found in books and on the Internet , t h e women have been meeting for two hours every Wednesday evening since March to work on their blankets and chat. To date, they've m a d e 15 blankets for the infants born at t h e hos-pital.

Beverly Landgraf of Canton came up with the idea as a way of getting her mother Lottie Basiaga out of her room and doing something.

\ Marquette House resident Eleanor Wilson crochets a red and white peppermint wrapper blanket she hopes will be given to a Christmas baby at Hutzel Hospital in Detroit.

"She doesn't do it, bu t everyone else does," Landgraf said.

"She did it for one day and said she couldn't do it, so now she sits out there and we have a social gathering."

The idea was kind of a spin-off of a mitten tree the assisted living facility had last year. Landgraf had decided the group would make berets, bu t that proved too difficult, so they switched t o making the small blankets.

But finding a hospital to take them wasn' t easy.

According to Landgraf, Hutzel was the only one to return her phone call. While her sister-in-law worked there, she soon discovered tha t her boss' wife also worked in obstetrics-gynecology at the hospital.

She now delivers the blan-kets for the group.

One of those blankets was a red and white peppermint wrapper blan-ket, created by Eleanor Wilson. She's hoping the hospital will keep it for a baby born on Christmas Day. There are always babies born on Christmas, she said, pointing out that her hus-band was.

"I've made so many baby afghans and big afghans, bu t I love making baby things," she said. "I was only about 20 and I taught myself. I ' made a lot of mistakes."

Harriet Renas is another mem-

ber of the group who's been crocheting for years.

"I couldn't begin to tell you when I started," she said. "I was a teenager. I started by making doilies to put a round the house."

Those women who are more experienced and Landgraf help those trying to remember a skill learned long ago.

But according to Louise Snytka, Landgraf has a special skill.

"Beverly's great at ripping out stitches, she delights in ripping out stitches," she said.

"It's to keep the women active," Landgraf said. "I enjoy it, I enjoy being with them. I've learned a lot f rom them. I look forward to being with t hem and talking about the old times, which is good for them."

For Helen Yando, it's been ' more than 30 years since she crocheted. She believes it shouldn't be to hard to do again, bu t she does admit tha t back then her grandmother was around to help her.

"I loved to take things apart," she said. "I'd make patterns for clothes tha t way."

The group also has gotten help. Mary Langloise, who works at Marquette House, made 10 blankets while conva-lescing f rom surgery, while res-ident Olive Bartel's daughter chipped in $20 to buy yarn, activities director Peggy Helbling said.

While number of women who crochet remains about the same, the group has been changing. Some of them have Alzheimer's and have had t o move into nursing homes. Landgraf didn't anticipate tha t and is saddened by the losses.

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Olive Bartels (left) receives help from Beverly Landgraf of Canton with a crochet stitch for a blanket that she making to give to Hutzel Hospital.

home," she said. "I commend them for having the get-up-and-go and going and doing this. Many have arthritis and it's ha rd on their hands, so I don' t th ink they do a lot dur ing the week, jus t on Wednesday evening"

They know it's not possible to know which family receives one of their blankets, bu t the women are glad to know their work is appreciated.

"With each stitch of your handy work, you have given the most precious gift you can give — your t ime — to make the infant and toddler i tems for children you probably will never know" Juani ta Wade, director of Volunteer Services/Women's Guild at Hutzel, wrote in a thank-you note.

"Without very special people like you, it would be impossi-ble to make available many of the impor tant services Hutzel

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their kids, get t hem some din-ner, and let them loose listen-ing to books read aloud, fol-lowed by crafts, which are organized by high school vol-unteers, through Canton Township's Pat Van Dusen, vol-unteer coordinator.

"We wanted to make this „ restaurant more kid oriented," said John Smith, Fazoli's mar-keting manager.

That's when he called Saunders, who lined up the reading and child experts in Joy and Hill. Saunders realized she needed even more help and called Van Dusen, to bring in the volunteers.

On average, Smith said, the activities draw some 25 kids every Monday night. "It started with four on the first night and it has grown."

Monday evenings have everything to do with reading. So much so, that even after a story_is read aloud, the kids want it re-read. "We want reading to be a positive experi-ence for all kids," Joy said.

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Fazoli's marketing man John Smith passes out craft materials for the volun-teers to prepare for the evening's projects. Monday night's volunteers are Anita and Vijay Patel, Jennifer Craddock and Jennifer McCay.

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For Wungreiso Valui, associ-ate pastor of the First Baptist Church in Plymouth, living in India brought with it the con-stant fear of terrorism and war.

"In India, there were a lot of terrorist attacks, and always t h e fear of war," Valui said.

When he moved to the United States in January 2000 , Valui valued living in a country where he could finally feel safe.

"I enjoy the religious, politi- , cal and individual f reedom I have in the United States," Valui said. "I didn't see people discriminate against me, or exploit me, because of the color of my skin or where I came from."

That feeling of comfort was rocked by the events of 9/11, when terrorists crashed four jetliners, most notably two into the World Trade Center.

"When Sep t 11 came, I was shocked," Valui said. "I thought this was one of t h e safest coun-tries in the world. I t was hard

to accept the fact i t was hap-pening in this country."

Wi th those thoughts in mind, Valui's church and the Plymouth Communi ty Band will be holding a remembrance service Thursday, t h e second anniversary of the 9/11 terror-ist attacks, in Plymouth's Kellogg Park. It's t i t led "Remember Our Heroes."

We want to r emember what happened on S e p t 11, and honor the fallen heroes and families," Valui said. "We wan t to say we still care fo r you, and we're here to celebrate our freedom.

"We will cont inue t o cele-bra te freedom, and will contin-. ue to live our lives as we have always lived," he added . "What happened here affects people all around t h e world. I want to br ing that message t o the com-munity."

Rev. Michael Bryan, the sen-ior minister of First Baptist Church, said the communi ty service will take t h e opportuni-ty to remember t hose in law enforcement and publ ic safety;

no t only those who gave their lives on 9/11, bu t those wftd1 :

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give of themselves to help in all kinds of emergency situatioftsi

"It's not only to remember? < y . . those f rom 9/11, b u t also tie it>)., in with the recent p o w ^ . out-; , age and how t h e community ,, pitched in to help.each other" - & Bryan said. "Anybody can be a _ hero when the chips are down, or the t iming is right.

"You can make yourself a hero whenever the situation arises," he added. "We all feel a lot less vulnerable when people are pitching in."

Carl Battishill, director of the Plymouth Community Band, said the program will consist of four musical parts: "The Star-Spangled Bannerto begin the program; Bombs Bursting in Air to remember S e p t 11 and allow us to grievej In God We Trust, which will dwell on some of t h e response • af ter the event; and a patriotic conclusion."

The community event will begin at 7 p.m. in Kellogg Park.

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the first trip to Michigan," she added.

The United in Memory Victims Memorial Quilt proj-ect was started by Gammel and Marquez, an operations man-ager for a moving and storage company. The California men came up with the idea shortly after Sept. 11, 2001. They visit-ed Ground Zero and returned to the West Coast with a vision similar to the better-known AIDS Quilt.

Two days after the World Trade Center attack, Gammel created a banner t ha t he took to New York City and Ground Zero. "The smell is still embed-ded in my senses," Gammel said.

Once back in California, Gammel said he still wanted to do more to ensure tha t the vic-t ims of the attacks were never forgotten. "I wanted to do a project that paid honor to each individual, that would be com-forting to the families person-ally," he said.

The quilt was born. It is 15,000 square feet and consists

of 142 individual panels meas-uring 101 /2 feet squared, with each panel consisting of 25 blocks, each measur ing 18 inches squared and dedicated to each and every persofl who died at the World Tirade Center towers and t h e Pentagon and the passengers and crew of American Airlines f l ights 11 and 77 and United Airlines flights 93 and 175.

It became an internat ional project. "We got 6 0 0 blocks alone f rom Australia," Gammel said.

Gammel and Marquez creat-ed a Web site for t h e project and it listed all the victims' names. Anyone a n d everyone was invited to help create t h e quilt. In the end, it took some 3 ,000 people f r o m 18 countries to create the absolutely huge quilt. In August 2 0 0 2 , the quilt made its debut on t h e Queen Mary in California. I t has since traveled to Massachusetts , Wisconsin, Utah, o the r parts of California and N e w York City.

Today, on this second anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the Uni ted in Memory Quilt is being displayed on Pier 94 in New York City, the site where the first family assis-tance center was established

when the World Trade Center was attacked.

"Most people who see the quilt didn't really know anyone (who was killed)," Gammel said. "I feel like I know each and every victim n o w of 9/11. T h e quilt allows us t o mourn."

Canton resident Dollie Lieberman believes a block she made — through the Plymouth Peacemakers — may be a part of the United in Memory Qui l t "We never learned whether our blocks are par t of wha t is now going around the world," she said. She'll get a chance to see when the quilt comes to Canton.

Meanwhile, Lieberman m a d e a quilt panel Of red, white and blue for Canton. It is expected to h a n g in the new Canton Township administra-t ion building, when construc-t ion is completed.

The United in Memory Quilt, however, is jus t too big to hang. In fact, it so big the 142 panels aren' t sewn togeth-er to form the entire quilt as one piece. "They are displayed together. Some could be hang-ing," Gammel said.

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s a w ^ a t a on voter t rends, and if that 's what it comes down to, I don't feel I 'm in a position t o make thatPdecision. I 'm not sure if the political piece isn't the largest piece of t h e decision making."

PARITY GOAL

Tha t political piece is Central Middle School. The committee is working at bring-ing all the middle schools toward educational parity. Tha t would mean an est imated $17.5 million in infrast ructure and air conditioning improve-ments at Central.

The school board is expected to decide if it will renovate Central for a third t ime, or build a new middle school in Canton - where most of Central's s tudents reside. However, politically, board members will have to decide which decision will br ing enough votes to pass a bond issue, which is also expected to include a new elementary school, plus other improve-ments to East, West and Pioneer middle schools.

Superintendent J i m Ryan told committee members t ha t during a recent meet ing with Canton Township Supervisor Tom Yack, a new bond issue could face defeat if a new mid-dle school in Canton isn't par t of t h e equation.

"He (Yack) said we could have his support, bu t if we ren-ovated Central Middle School to be a middle school, he would not support it personal-ly, and he would work very, very diligently to make sure Canton Township would no t support it," said Ryan. "Mr. Yack says they've been very patient, they (students) have been bused to other middle schools, and he m a d e it very clear he would openly oppose our bond issue."

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constructed, would have the same architectural plan as four-year-old Discovery.

Ryan said if a new middle school is constructed in Canton, the alternative educa-tion program at Starkweather would move to Central, and be expanded, to include grades seven to 12. Starkweather would then be sold.

The special education pro-grams would be moved from Tanger Center in Plymouth Township to Central, with Tanger then housing a magnet school of elementary Talented and Gifted s tudents - possibly a joint venture wi th Livonia and Northville, which would br ing in additional revenue for

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staff development center, which is now located at the bus yard on Lilley Road.

CHANGE OF MIND

Committee member Cathy Seay-Ostrowski said she wasn't convinced, at first, tha t a new middle school was needed. However, Ryan's remarks con-vinced her a middle school would help pass a bond issue.

"Data didn't support it before tonight," she said. " I want a bond issue to pass, and if 70-something percent of vot-ers in Canton are going to pass it, t hen we need to frame the

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Debra Madonna of Plymouth Township has long been on the bandwagon to save Central, beginning several years ago when there were rumors the building was going to be sold.

Now, as a member of the committee, M a d o n n a still isn't convinced Central can't be a viable middle school, and points to MEAP scores, which she said show s tudents at Central aren't being cheated on educational opportunities.

"The data doesn't suppor t t ha t opportunit ies have been diminished," she said.

"Gov. (Jennifer) Granholm

is looking at the sprawl issue.. . and she's suggesting tax breaks (for renovation of older school buildings)," Madonna said.

The committee is hoping to wrap u p its charge by t h e first of the year and give its findings to the school board. From there, the school board will decide how big a bond issue to present to voters, what it will include and when it will take place.

"(If it doesn't) pass, we're going to have a real challenge," said Ryan, "because we'll still have enrollment growth. I don't want you to th ink I've got some magic solution t o more kids and limited space."

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Statistics seem to bear out Yack's concerns. Of the 17,500 students who live in t h e dis-trict, approximately 12,600 (73 percent) live in Canton, with a combined 4 ,500 living in Plymouth and Plymouth Township. Of the 720 students who attend Central, 428 are from Canton, with 281 residing in t h e Plymouths.

Ryan also presented figures from the 1997 and 1998 bond issues, which showed Canton voters outnumbering those f r o m Plymouth and Plymouth Township.

Yack, a school board t rustee from 1974-85, was on the board when Central was closed in 1976 for renovations. Yack said he would agree wi th reno-vation at any other middle school in the district, b u t said enough money has been dumped into Central.

"The right th ing to do is con-struct a middle school in Canton where the s tudents are," said Yack. "Canton resi-dents value their schools, and they've repeatedly said to m e they want to see schools built in Canton, where they are clos-er and facilities are up-to-date.

"I tried not to be threaten-ing, b u t I want t h e m (the school district) t o unders tand tha t I've been a big supporter of bond referendums in the past; and the right elements have to be in the bond issue for m e to support another one," he said, "A new middle school would definitely be a good idea."

Ryan didn't leave t h e com-mittee guessing where he was coming from.

"Central Middle School is 86 years old, and there's no com-parison between science labs, (wide) stairways, or it being over 100 degrees on the third floor," said Ryan. "I can't make Central equal to Discovery (Middle School) no mat ter wha t I do to it. I wan t to give taxpayers the very bes t invest-men t of their tax dollars."

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Rural-suburban clash inevitable

I t is certainly more t h a n a question of w h o was here first — Can ton as a suburb wi th a move toward pricey homes, or t h e Bordine family w h o has f a rmed t h e l a n d since 1836?

A g g r a v a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e Bord ine b r o t h e r s — D u a n e a n d his la te bro ther , Roger — a n d Supervisor Tom Yack, is t h e s tuff of which local legends a re m a d e .

Bord ine is in violat ion of t ownsh ip ord inances t h a t say you can ' t s tore your s tuff — f a r m i m p l e m e n t s , old cars , t r ucks a n d o the r equ ipmen t — outs ide fo r all to see. Th i s is also a clash be tween a rural way of life and a s u b u r b a n life, one actively p u r s u e d by townsh ip officials w h o w a n t t o p u t C a n t o n o n t h e m a p w i t h expens ive h o m e s a n d grea t le isure activities. A place t o call h o m e .

Funny , tha t ' s w h a t t h e Bord ines h a v e d o n e s ince t h e 1830s . A chang ing Can ton is n o t n e w f o r t h e family, o r a n y o t h e r f a r m i n g family, whose p ro fess ion a n d way of life h a s c lashed wi th , a n d occasionally b e e n denigra ted by, t h e n e w s u b u r b a n way.

N o t t ha t a little cleaning up wouldn't be in order. But there is t h a t l inger ing fee l ing tha t t o w n s h i p officials have long fought t o d e a r t h e l and of farmers to m a k e way for develop-ers in expensive suits w h o want to parcel ou t the land, p u t in artificially winding roads, retention ponds and landscaping.

T h e r e is n o w i n n i n g for e i ther side in th is deba te . W h a t is n e e d e d h e r e is s o m e g o o d , o l d - f a s h i o n e d w o r k i n g t o g e t h e r . Sure ly , t h e p a s t a n d t h e p r e s e n t c a n b l e n d toge the r t o m a k e an even be t te r communi ty .

As expected, t h e issue has f o u n d itself in cour t a n d t h e d e b a t e h a s raged s ince 1996. I n a n d a r o u n d some hea l t h p r o b l e m s , B o r d i n e p r o m i s e s h e is c l e a n i n g u p . H e h a s m o v e d o u t 4 0 t o n s of s t u f f o n h i s p r o p e r t y . N o t f a s t e n o u g h fo r s o m e t o w n s h i p officials. Yack con t ends t h a t t h e developer a n d bui lder in Vintage Valley — Bordine's p r o p e r t y abu t s it; — h a s spen t s o m e $ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 in l a n d -scaping as a buf fe r t o t h e longt ime fa rmer ' s scenery.

T h e r e is irony here. As fast as some have wanted the f a r m -ers off t h e land to m a k e way for suburbia , there are those w h o move equally fast to collect the antiques and folklore t o b u i l d a h i s t o ry a b o u t those f a r m e r s w h o s e p a r e n t s a n d grandparents m a d e the township the sweet corn capital.

Bord ine lives on l a n d tha t is zoned agricul tural , a desig-na t ion t h a t seems to allow animals . A n d h e is r ight . If t h e s u b u r b a n n e i g h b o r s don ' t l ike t h e look or smel l of t h e a n i m a l s on his appropr ia te ly zoned land , they can m o v e e lsewhere . W h e n por t ions of t h e huge Sunf lower subdivi-s ion w e r e u n d e r c o n s t r u c t i o n , n e w h o m e o w n e r s c o m -p l a i n e d v e h e m e n t l y w h e n raccoons o r dee r d a r e d cross t he i r newly-sodded b a c k yards.

I n a n y g rowing communi ty , t h e r e h a s t o be give a n d take. I t appea r s t h a t t h e very th ings w e love abou t a rura l life a r e t h e very th ings we ha te w h e n it sits next door t o ou r $ 3 0 0 , 0 0 0 homes .

Blackout exposed how vulnerable we still are I i

« I t w a s t w o y e a r s ago t o d a y t h a t t e r r o r i s t s c r a s h e d h i j acked j e t s in to t h e World Trade Center , t h e Pen tagon a n d a field in ru ra l Pennsylvania, kil l ing themselves a n d t h o u s a n d s of innocen t Americans. • T h e B u s h admin i s t r a t i on l a u n c h e d a n aggressive w a r aga ins t t e r ror i sm, which cont inues today.

As w e observe t h e second anniversary of 9/11, w e need t o ask ourselves: A r e w e any more secure? ; A m e r i c a n s don ' t feel any safer, i t seems . Last mon th ' s b l a c k o u t , w h i c h s t r e t c h e d ac ross e igh t s t a t e s f r o m t h e At lan t ic coast t o sou theas t Michigan, is evidence of tha t , t h e first t hough t t h a t wen t t h o u g h m a n y people's m i n d s yvas t h a t w e h a d suffered ano ther t e r ror i s t attack. ; T h e b lackout — result ing in shor tages of safe d r ink ing •Jvater a n d gasoline, traffic gridlocks and the loss of several bil-lion dollars of business for 6 0 million electrical customers —-exposed jus t how vulnerable our infrastructure is to an attack. ! T h e t e r r o r i s t s w e r e p r o b a b l y t h r i l l e d , t h i n k i n g t h e y couldn ' t have d o n e a be t t e r j ob themselves .

' Government officials and indust ry leaders are n o w trying t o figure ou t w h a t caused the power outage, t h e wors t in U.S. history, and h o w to prevent it f r o m happen ing again.

P re l iminary findings poin t to p r o b l e m s wi th t r ansmis -s ion l i n e s in n o r t h e r n Ohio a n d p o o r c o m m u n i c a t i o n a m o n g utili ty providers in t h e b lackout area . ' Consumer s have already been w a r n e d t h a t thei r electri-cal bills will r ise t o h e l p pay for needed upgrades . . Bu t t h e federal government needs t o share in t h e costs of secur ing our inf ras t ruc ture . ' More stable, impervious electrical a n d water delivery sys-t e m s will he lp protec t us against fu tu re terrorist threats . I t would b e money well-spent in t h e w a r against terrorism.

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Vicki Chilcoff of Memory Lane Scrapbooks & Stamps stands outside her store in the Golden Gate Shopping Piaza on Lilley, south of Joy. The center is expe-riencing a rebirth after a tough time, beginning with a heavy snow collapsing the roof in 1999.

Disappointed I was looking forward to attending

another season of h igh school football at P-CEP, especially since this would be the first year I would take my oldest son on a regular basis. My dad and I, along with a f r iend and his young son, went to the sea-son opener tonight for Canton. It was a great game and everybody had a good t ime, especially the kids.

However, I could n o t help bu t be disap-pointed in the conduct of some of the people at tending the game. I know tha t kids a re not angels all of the time, and it is unrealistic t o expect t hem to be. I can unders tand if a foul word slips from t ime to t ime, as I've been guilty of it myself. However, some of the language used tonight in the presence of women and children was way out of line.

W h e n you are in the stands sitting behind 4- and 5-year-old boys, do not dis-cuss your parents' sex life or the anatomy of your dog. Do not use foul language. This was a conversation aifiong three girls, bu t some of the guys were jus t as bad. We changed our seats during the game to try and stay away f rom tha t type of t a lk Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem.

As we were walking out to our car, my son pointed out a cheerleader walking" ahead of us. I explained to h im how she helped represent the school. I could only shake my head as the girl said hello to a friend parked in a car she went by, then casually replied, " f$%ky$#" to an unheard remark. As we hurried to the car, another group of kids was yelling the same thing at each other in another par t of the parking lot. I didn't say anything to any of the kids tonight because I didn't want to make the problem worse with the children present.

Teenagers, please think about other peo-ple around you when you are in a public setting. You are a direct reflection on your parents and the upbringing you have received from them. Foul language in pub-lic is not acceptable, even in today's society. Parents, please speak with your children. Remind them tha t having fun and being with their friends is a great part of growing up. But with it comes the responsibility to respect others around them.

P-CEP has a security staff on hand. They should have the power to eject and/or sus-pend kids if they cannot behave in a more fitting manner while on school property. The school may have such a policy, bu t I didn't see it enforced tonight, and I saw staff present while kids used profanity around them. Please help a father out.

Jim England Canton

Union bashing This is the second t ime tha t I have read

with ul t imate disgust (Phil Power's) dis-regard for the UAW ("Diminishing clout of labor unions a sad sign of times," Observer, Aug. 28), for tha t matter any unionized labor force. Either the problem is t ha t you drive a round in a high-priced foreign vehicle, or you don' t like unions because you have to negotiate with t h e m and it costs you money.

Do you th ink tha t it would be at all possible for you t o do any research into all the good tha t the unions have done?

Suppose that you interview the men and women that work on the lines and get their opinions. There was a point in our history where companies were out to squeeze profits from the people they hired to work in unhealthy factories, provide

LETTERS them with no support and so little pay. The unions came along and changed all that.

My family is a proud union family (no scabs). W h e n the Detroit newspapers went on strike the UAW supported their union brothers and sisters and refused to allow those newspapers in their plants and in their homes.

Sorry to say, Mr. Power, bu t unions sup-port each other and America. H o w dare you even put that quote in your column that after 9/11 that the UAW didn't talk about how to support America. That's all they talk about. . . buy American-made products, American-made cars, etc.

Have you ever driven to a parking plant at any of the Big Three? If you had you would see the sign that reads "no foreign vehicles allowed, they will be towed at owner's expense."

So, Mr. Power, when you sit in your for-eign vehicle (because you obviously don't like to support unions) jus t remember two things: One, you just cost an American his/her job and two, the profit from that car went overseas, not to America.

I was brought up union, I married a man in the union and my sons will be union!

Jessica (Voyles) Olack Plymouth

Age discrimination I at tended t h e Fall Festival th is past

weekend. As usual, I had a lot of fim. However, an incident occurred which greatly upset me.

My fr iends and I got in line to go on "Freak Show," a very popular ride. The line was long, and was m a d e longer by teenagers who kept cutting in f ron t of us. The m a n running the ride informed us that if they didn't stop, he would shut the ride down.

Instead of doing this, he took all of the teenagers aside* and let the adults and children go ahead. As a 16-year-old I, tooj was taken aside. I unders tand tha t some teenagers were cutting. However, my friends and I were not, and it angered m e that people who had not waited as long were going on before me.

More upset t ing was the discrimination against teenagers. I hope that , in the future, the Fall Festival, is not marred by such blatant age discrimination.

Stephanie Letting Plymouth

Bravo for Tony Blair Some fine, some decent words about

Tony Blair have been writ ten in several of our large city newspapers in recent days. Hoorays and bravos have been ringing and rightly so.

There are more souls among us than I thought who realize tha t Blair under-stands the events of the day which affect all of us in t h e world. Like many Americans, including our administration, Blair believes that Hussein and the world's terrorists mean to wreck havoc on any and all peoples they choose to envy, to despise, and to hate. Americans and Jews have been identified by t h e "believ-ers" to be the most hateful.

Blair has become a champion. If he were to run for office as a Democrat in America, it would be difficult not to vote for the man.

I like his integrity and respect his courage. He truly helps us in our now dark days. He will help make them brighter.

Neil Goodbred Livonia

Missed opportunity As we observe a solemn day of r emem-

brance this Patriot Day in memory of those who tragically lost their lives (two years ago as a result of the 9/11 attacks, it is impor tan t t ha t we not allow the politi-cians t o fu r the r capitalize upon our sense of fear, outrage and righteous indignation tha t we share as Americans.

Most of us value fair play. And the criminal attacks against our land and people tha t was commit ted allegedly by an internat ional organization of fanatical terrorists uni ted the world with us in sympathy and a desire for justice.

However, our political leaders misused tha t momentary window of opportunity t o create an international posse which would have financially and logistically choked the life out of the Al-Queda network.

Instead, th rough lies and deception, ou r unfairly elected government led us down a pa th of unilateral hopelessness, result ing in a quagmire of military involvement into Iraq that will make the tragedies of Vie tnam pale by comparison.

W e have done exactly what the terror-ists who planned the 9/11 attacks hoped we would do — j u m p headlong into a snake's pit of regional conflict, ethnic and religious turmoil, and military frustration.

Meanwhile, little has been done to improve homeland security because all the money needed from the federal gov-e rnment to supply and update our state and local emergency response teams is being channeled t o t h e private contrac- ' tors who are politically joined at the h ip to t h e neo-cons in power such as Cheney, Wolfowitz, and Rumsfeld.

A n d of course they will profit f rom it all while jobs are still being cut and heal th care and education costs continue to spi-ral out of control. T h e deaths of thou-sands on 9/11 were turned into political martyrs, their lives lost for the sake of a n imperialistic policy tha t will crumble from the top down ju s t as the twin towers did on tha t fateful late summer day two years ago, because Bush, the boy-king who would be emperor, is finally being called upon to show off his new clothes.

And jus t like his father before h im who allowed Saddam to massacre thousands dur ing the uprisings after the Gulf War, he will be forced t o leave office with his country in shambles and his arch ene-mies still unaccounted for. Let history and whatever strange god he talks to be his judge.

Jehsi Byk Garden City

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'Job-loss recovery' hits Michigan economy hard

Phil

Mot news flashes! President George W. Bush wants to name a new undersecretary of commerce for manufacturing, an idea attrib-

uted to Michigan U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia. Gov. Jennifer Granholm will hold a "manufacturing summit" later this fall, a f ter the. contract negotiations between the Big Three and the UAW are finished. U.S. Commerce Secretary Donald Evans will speak on manufactur ing a t the Detroit Economic Club next Monday, while U.S. Sen. John Kerry is coming to the Detroit area to talk about — guess what? — Sept. 22.

My reaction? It's about t ime. With elections coming in a

little more t h a n a year, I sup-pose there is some slight chance that politicians of b o t h parties have finally noticed tha t people in Michigan are really hurting, tha t the base of o u r economy is getting hollowed out and tha t the thin, high sound of panic can be heard dimly in t h e distance. I guess so, bu t it's coming awfiilly late in t h e game.

For example, I remember a meeting last fall with newly

appointed Treasury Secretary John Snow, w h o brushed off the near-frantic concerns about m a n -ufacturing expressed by senior managers in t h e auto and supply chain industries. By contrast, for at least two years, virtually every t ime I've me t with anybody even remotely connected wi th m a n -ufacturing, our conversation has been dominated by horror stories about our evaporating manufac-turing base.

First it was the "giant sucking sound" of U.S. manufacturing jobs relocating to Mexico, cour-tesy of the Nor th American Free Trade Agreement. Next it was the recession-caused col-lapse of the office furni ture industry in west Michigan. Next it was increasingly shrill warnings f rom stock analysts about the auto industry's under-funded pension plans, closely followed by alarming stories about how much the "first dollar" health care plans were going to cost the auto manufacturers, coupled with the cost advantages of non-union transplant plants in the South.

Then the manufactur ing jobs started moving f rom Mexico'to even lower-wage countries like China and the Philippines as global companies raced to see who could get quickest to the bo t tom of the world labor market. And now, higher value-added jobs like engineering and computer cus-tomer support are migrating to places like India, where competent engineers are cheap, plentiful and speak English. "What do you expect us to do?" asked a highly-placed auto executive last week. "We can hire a U.S. engineer for $ 6 0 , 0 0 0 a year or an equally-qualified Indian engineer at $6,000."

While the national jobless rate for July was

6.2 percent, Michigan's increased to 7.4

percent, a 10-year high. It is true that*

unemployment statistics are usually the last

to improve in a recovery from a recession,

but it's dearth! Michigan are

behind even an anemic recovery around the

rest of the country.

Adding insu l t to injury, i t now looks as though t h e Chinese government is holding t h e exchange r a t e for the yuan, its currency, art if i-cially low. T h e result, of course, is yet ano the r cost advan tage for Chinese manufac tu re r s .

These concerns are amply bu t t ressed by the employment data . America has lost 2.7 mill ion m a n u f a c t u r i n g jobs over the las t th ree years, while Mich igan has lost 169 ,000 manufac tu r -ing jobs or near ly 19 percent of total manufac -tu r ing employment since J u n e 20.00, according to t h e U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. There are now 3 7 8 , 0 0 0 people looking for work in Michigan, 5 3 , 0 0 0 of t h e m long- te rm u n e m -ployed and so eligible for an ext ra 13 weeks of jobless benef i t s under federal law.

Worse, according to economists , even though the country 's overall unemploymen t rate is barely beg inn ing to fall, Michigan's cont inues to rise. Whi le the nat ional jobless rate for July was 6.2 percent , Michigan's increased to 7-4 percent , a 10-year high. It is t r u e tha t u n e m -ployment statist ics are usually t h e last to improve in a recovery f r o m a recession, b u t it's clear t h a t we in Michigan are lagging behind even an anemic recovery a round the rest of t h e country. People are s tar t ing t o ta lk not about t h e "jobless recovery" b u t t h e "job-loss recov-ery."

So (for t hose with long memories) , when t h e count ry ca tches an economic cold, Michigan of ten comes down with p n e u m o n i a .

As is o f ten t h e case with very serious dis-eases, it's very easy to diagnose what 's wrong, b u t m u c h h a r d e r to prescribe a cure. I'll t ake a (hes i tant ) crack at tha t in next week's co lumn.

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

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Jl Hugh

We h iked t h e woods, b iked the Wheelway and f lew a ki te on a sandy beach. We kicked t h rough the rolling

waves of Lake Michigan and kayaked down the J o r d a n River. We saw m a n y deer close up and a b lack bear (at a comfor table dis-tance) .

We were renewed by Michigan's great nor th .

And, as always, we came b a c k a little wor -ried for its fu tu re .

Nor the rn Michigan is t ry ing to do a l and use ba lanc ing act. Down h e r e we appreciate the nor th fo r its tall t rees, open space,

wildlife, large inland lakes and Lake Michigan, H u r o n and Super ior shorelines. The res idents depend on us and visitors f r o m outs ide Michigan to come u p to hike, bike, h u n t , fish, golf, sail, ski, snowmobile , ea t and lodge.

But all those things tha t make U p Nor th special are in cons tan t jeopardy. Farm land is growing scarce. Most n o r t h e r n fa rmers are finding i t difficult t o ma in -

ta in a living off thei r land . A few bout ique vineyards don ' t equal a hea l thy agricultural fu ture .

Whi le m a n y of us migh t long for a cottage by a lake, m a n y of those wi th money are taking the i r overblown subu rban homes wi th t h e m to the nor th , complete wi th gr im baronia l a rchi tec ture and richly fertilized lawns. These home developments and m a n -icured, shorel ine golf courses are doing seri-ous damage to the s t reams, rivers and lakes.

The beau t i fu l Tunnel of Trees, a narrow, winding, shore-hugging road be tween Harbor Springs and Cross Village, is in dan -ger of becoming the tunne l of godawful ugly mansions . There are people w h o are actual-ly willfully destroying wha t they came n o r t h to enjoy. Some have def iant ly buil t on pro-tected dunes and chal lenged t h e courts t o s top t h e m (clearly proper ty r ights r u n amok) .

Local conservancies have done a wonder -ful j ob of obta in ing a n d main ta in ing open areas f r o m concerned land owners. T h e trails of the Little Traverse Conservancy a re bet ter ma in ta ined t h a n s ta te park trails. In fact, a f ter h ik ing several beaut i fu l conser-vancy trails, a t r ip to Younger State Park near Boyne was a m a j o r d i sappoin tment . Now some legislators are seriously talking about selling off s tate l and ra ther t h a n main ta in ing what the state has . They argue, falsely, t ha t the state owns too much, when in fact m u c h more needs to be preserved.

A columnis t in one n o r t h e r n p a p e r advised an t i -deve lopment advocates to , "wise up" because deve lopment w a s inevitable a n d they needed t o l e a r n to live wi th it. In fac t h e and o the rs see mos t ant i - , development s en t imen t coming f r o m t ree- \ hugging downsta te rs , those summer people, J Many no r the rne r s see deve lopmen t as * employment a n d h a n g t h e consequences . They need t h e money. They n e e d the facto-ries and t h e hous ing . j

T h e real a r g u m e n t isn' t fo r o r agains t development . T h e issue is always wha t k ind of development , where and w h e n . People will be living U p Nor th , t h e popu la t ion will grow, compan ies will set u p bus iness . But t

how will we accommoda te t h e m ? T h e giant Bay Harbor sou th of Petoskey

began as a rec lamat ion p ro jec t o n an eye- H

sore slag heap . But it m igh t b e a rgued tha t aM

good idea b e c a m e too big, t oo aggressive and too ou t of charac te r w i t h t h e n o r t h " count ry a rchi tec ture and lifestyle. Here w i s * a case of good in ten t ions go ing awry in t h e •' face of big prof i ts . '

The n o r t h isn ' t j u s t woods a n d lakes. I t is -real communi t i e s f r o m small ci t ies like Traverse City a n d Petoskey t o na tura l ly quain t towns l ike Leland, Charlevoix and H a r b o s Springs. They a re w o n d e r f u l u r b a n , areas providing t h e needs of t h e wider rura l ; communi t ies a r o u n d t h e m a n d t h e t hou - ;•» sands of s u m m e r visitors. But t h e y are in danger fo r becoming ever -widening subur- - ;

ban-l ike communi t ies , sprawl ing , ea t ing u p what should r ema in woods o r f a r m land. ^

T h e n o r t h is also h o m e to s o m e ha rd - ^ scrabble in land towns a n d d e e p woods peo- * pie who came n o r t h to get away f r o m every- , th ing t h e city represen ted . Even as they wel- t

come a developer 's paycheck, t h e y are he lp-ing to recreate w h a t they c a m e t o get away ' f rom. f

One of t h e m o r e sensible p ro jec t s is a v

small , in - town condo c o m m u n i t y in H a r b o r Springs. T h e separa ted un i t s a re done as !

jewel-like Victor ian cot tages ( t h ink min i - • Mackinac Is land) . They a re out landish ly ' priced (half a mil l ion fo r 1 ,200 square feet),-.; b u t t h e idea a n d execution a r e r ight .

As t h e s ta te n o w struggles w i t h the rec-ommenda t ions of the governor 's l and use -commit tee , special a t t en t ion needs to be v-paid t o t h e confl ic t ing in te res t s a t play U p Nor th if we a re t o preserve i ts r ich and eco- ~ nomically vital env i ronmen t whi le also sa t -isfying t h e needs of those w h o have chosen r

to live there .

Hugh Gallagher is managing editor of the Observer ~ Newspapers. He can be reached by phone at (734) 953-2149, by e-mail at hgallagher@oe.homecomm.net or ' by fax at (734) 591-7279. -

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'" Nick Dunleavy of Canton Tbwnship was all smiles as he walked a round t h e Fall Festival Saturday night in downtown Plymouth.

The 14-year-old was carrying a giant, s tuffed bear around his shoulders. "I won it at the da r t game," said Nick. "You had to hit three balloons with three elarts, and I did i t . . . and won!"

Dunleavy was among t h e hundreds of young adults who spent a lot of t ime and money at the three-day event. . "It's definitely a lot of fun,"

he said. "There's a lot to do with t h e games and rides."

For the first t ime, the activi-ties were open until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and tha t was good news for the carnival and nonprofi t vendors.

"Being open the extra hour -made a big difference" said John Roose of Plymouth, who was mann ing the Lions Club food booth. "The.rides d raw

, the kids downtown, and they want to come and have fun .

"We sold a lot of smoothies," added Roose. "We ran out of strawberry-banana." . Melissa Wroblewski, 15, of Canton, helped raise money for her Plymouth Christian Academy athletic depar tment by serving chicken dinners for the Plymouth Rotary Club.

"It's ha rd work, bu t I had a lot of fun," said Wroblewski. "I met a lot of people and learned tha t t eam work helps."

Mark Baldwin, president of the Fall Festival committee, said there were a few things to tweak and some small glitches, bu t otherwise "things went the way they're supposed to."

One of the hottest attrac-tions was the Friday night Taste Fest in the hospitality tent, where 12 Plymouth -restaurants were represented.

"We had about 250 people in the tent, and the restaurants kept runn ing out of food because it was so swamped," said Baldwin. "It was a great response and we'll certainly do

>- it again next year."

The Fall Festival should be in good shape. Baldwin said the carnival g roup handed over

-.$28,600, which was up about $6 ,000 f r o m last year. The car show and the first-ever f u n run

HEATHER ROUSSEAU i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Volunteers from Canton Hockey, Brett Baker (left) and Mike French (right), help bring out chicken to the grilling pit for the Rotary Chicken Dinner at the annual Fall Festival in Plymouth. The Rotary once again sold out of some 11,000 chicken dinners.

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helped bring in much-needed festival funding. " I talked to the nonprofit groups, and they had a great weekend making money," he said. "The Fall

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Best finish Salem runners 3rd at opening

Invite. B2 l PREPSaRECREATION»OUTDOORS

• sweep It was quite a weekend for

Madonna University's sports teams. The results are show-ing up in a variety of awards swept up by a variety of players.

In volleyball, Sharyse Bush and Ashley Frost were named the NAIA player and setter of the week ending Sept. 7. The pair were instrumental in Madonna going undefeated for the week and improving to 12-0, the best start in school history.

Bush, a 5-fooMO junior outside hitter from Flint, averaged 6.6 kills per game in the Crusaders' run to the championship of the Julie Martin Memorial Tournament. Bush totaled 106 kills with a.413 kill per-centage in four matches, which included wins over No. 12-ranked Walsh University (Ohio), No. 20 Olivet Nazarene (IN.) and No. 24 Georgetown College (Ky.). She also had 30 digs and six service aces.

Frost a 5-10 sophomore setter from Lake Odessa, averaged 14.4 set assists per game and just under three digs per game, including 64 set assists and 13 digs against Georgetown. In the tournament final against Nazarene,.she had 64 more set assists, and she finished the tournament with 47 digs.

Both were also the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference player and setter of the week, and they were named to the all-tournament team.

In men's soccer, Madonna's Warteh Sampson earned NAIA regional soccer player of the week ending Sept. 7. Sampson, a junior transfer from Schoolcraft College, scored two goals in the Crusaders' 4-0 win over Indiana Wesleyan, and he added an assist in a 1-0 vic-tory Tiffin University (Ohio).

Sampson was also the WHAC men's soccer player of the week.

The outstanding perform-ances have had an impact on the NAIA polls. In volleyball, Madonna - which reached the NAIA Tournament semifi-nals last season-jumped from its No. 6-ranking to No. 3. That is the team's highest ranking in school history.

The Madonna women's soc-cer team, which tied third-ranked Lindenwood University Friday and beat William Woods on Saturday, went from unranked to No. 8. The Crusaders' men's team, ranked 22nd entering the season, is still at No. 22 after a 2-1 start to the season.

• F i n a l i r y o u t The Canton Cougars 14-

year-old travel basebali.team will hold its final tryout for the 2004 season at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Heritage Park in Canton. The Cougars will play 30-40 games next sum-mer, competing in the Little Caesars Amateur Baseball Federation and weekend tournaments.

Players born on or after Aug. 1,1989, are eligible. Several spots remain open, so interested players should plan on arriving at Heritage Park by 10 a.m. to sign in. For more information, please call Marc Madias at (734) 207-5424.

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Plymouth Christian's April LaBenne (left) and Lutheran Westiand's Christine Seltz battle for the ball. An 8-0 run by the Warriors in the final 3:41 proved decisive.

Warriors late run tops PCA; Canton wins Novi stalls Salem offense

Plymouth Christian Academy made a four th-quar te r r un at " Lutheran West land Tuesday in a non-league girls basketball -game at PCA, b u t the Eagles couldn't sustain it and lost, 38-30.

PCA evens its record at 1-1. T h e Warriors are 2-3. The Eagles trailed 8-2 af ter one quarter, b u t t r immed tha t t o

14-12 by half t ime. Lutheran Westland led 24-21 af ter three peri-ods before PCA managed to kno t i t at 30-all with 3:41 left to play in the game.

It didn ' t get any bet ter for the Eagles af ter that . The Warriors scored t h e game's final eight points to win going away.

"We got back t o basics," said Lutheran Westland coach Ron Gentz. "We played a little more defense and were pa t ient on the ; offensive end. We pressed them and came away wi th some key-steals and took some t ime off the clock."

The Warr ior win took some of the luster off a superb all-a round per formance by PCA's A m a n d a Saagman. Saagman did it all for the Eagles, scoring 18 points, grabbing seven rebounds ' and blocking five shots.

"She played he r heart out," said PCA coach Kevin Nast . "We ~ j u s t d idn ' t give he r the suppor t she needed t o come out on top. '

"They played a very aggressive defense and offense, they drove the ball to t h e h o o p hard and they really ou t rebounded us."

No one else scored more than five points for PCA. Lutheran Westland was led by Samantha Wiemer with 11 points; Christine Seltz cont r ibuted nine.

Canton 4 6 , A.A. Pioneer 37: Canton overcame a slow first quar te r wi th a s trong second, t h e n put the host Pioneers away some clutch shooting down the stretch to stay unbeaten .

The Chiefs are now 4-0. Ann Arbor Pioneer is 1-2. "It wasn ' t a work of art," said Canton coach Bob Blohm. "It

took us a while to get rolling - it was our first road game. "I t hough t we played' consistently in quarters two, th ree a n d :

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Madonna's start is its best ever BY JOSE CARRIILO

STAFF WRITER

Things have never been better for Madonna University women's volley-ball.

After winning its second consecu-tive Julie Martin Tournament at home on Saturday, the team finds

VOLLEYBALL

itself with a 13-0 record, the best start to a season in school history, along with a No. 3 national ranking, the highest in team history.

On Tuesday, the Crusaders rolled t o a 30-17,30-12,30-14 non-confer-ence victory over visiting Rochester College, as Riga, Latvia native Natalja Tinina led the way with 19 kills and four ace serves.

Junior Sharyse Bush, a transfer from Mott Community College, added 16 kills, while Laura Lesko had 14. Setter Ashley Frost recorded 38 assist-to-kills.

In the third game, Amanda Suder traded in her Libero white jersey for a blue one, serving a 10-point service streak. She also had a team-high 16 digs.

"It was so different out there serv-ing," said Suder, a Salem High grad-uate. "It's like a big treat to me. Even though I missed two serves, I like it and miss it."

The Crusaders capped off Martin tourney with victories over 20th-ranked Olivet Nazarene (111.) and TVinity Christian (111.).

M U battled back-and-fourth with Olivet in the early games, before coasting in the final match and win-ning, 3-1.

Fierce competition has served

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Chiefs battle Colts to a ; Rocks win Great start for Canton's soc-

cer squad Tuesday in its non-conference match at Troy. Too bad the Chiefs couldn't carry it all the way through.

Not that the Chiefs played poorly. The opposition had something to do with the out-come, to be sure. And the end result wasn't all bad — a 1-1 draw that left Canton with a 3 -1-3 overall record.

"This was one of those games where we were on fire for the first five minutes of the first half and we scored, and they were on fire for the first five minutes of the second half and they scored," said Canton coach George Tomasso. "Other than that, it was back and forth with both teams getting the same number of scoring chances."

SOCCER

The Chiefs' goal came from Ryan Lenahan after a quick serve in f rom Dutch Morrell. It came after Troy's defense cleared the ball but Canton regained possession, Morrell's pass allowing Lenahan to run onto the ball and go in on the keeper one-on-one.

It might not have been the result Tomasso was looking for, bu t with Western Lakes Activities Association play now getting underway the Chiefs seem to be in good standing.

Salem gets 1st wins Three games, three

shutouts. Now that's defense. Salem played three matches

at last Saturday's East Lansing Invitational and did not sur-render a goal in any of them, keeper Tbm Huls blanking Midland Dow, Eaton Rapids and, in the final, host East Lansing, the defending Division 2 state champion.

Since it is a violation of MHSAA rules for a team to play three games in one day, each match consisted of 30-minute halves instead of the normal 40.

"Defensively we were per-fect," said Salem coach Ed McCarthy. 'T thought East Lansing was pretty good, bu t we caught t h e m on a couple of counterattacks."

Guess so. Salem won that match 5-0, with five different players scoring goals.

It was 3 -0 at the half, with Dave Hall, Nick Blackford and Steve Zelmanski scoring for • the Rocks. Mat t Adsit assisted on Blackford's goal; Jake Bennett drew t h e assist on 1

Zelmanski's. Chris Conlisk got the Rocks'

fourth goal and assisted on " Bennett's a few minutes latef.

In the second match of the tournament , Salem stopped! Eaton Rapids 4-0 , getting ti|o goals in each half. Again, foSr different players scored goaf§ for the Rocks, and again, H^ls was in the net for the shutout.

Zelmanski and Sean % Williams scored in the first % half, Thiago Harris assis t ing on Zelmanski's goal. Conlisl |

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Wayne leads early-season surprises Two weeks into t h e p rep football

season and guess h o w many, unbea ten teams we have left?

Out of 14, only six can m a k e tha t claim. Doesn' t seem like it was tha t long

ago when one loss would p u t your t eam out of t h e s ta te tour-nament .

No worr ies about t ha t fo r now. Still, a f ter two weeks there are a couple of surpris-es.

The Wayne-West land school dis-tr ict havirig an unbea t -en t e a m is certainly no surprise, b u t t ha t t e a m is not longt ime power-

house West land J o h n Glenn. The Rockets were defused by Canton last Friday, 20-7.

No, the district 's unbea t en t eam is Wayne Memorial , which - unde r the

guidance of first-year coach Craig H n a t u k - surpr i sed Walled Lake Western last Friday, 15-7 at Western .

Western was one of the favori tes t o capture t h e Western Lakes Activities Association t i t le th is year, b u t Wayne capitalized on four turnovers t o pul l off t h e upset.

Defense was t h e difference fo r t h e Zebras: They l imi ted the Warr iors t o j u s t 209 yards in offense.

The offense also cont r ibuted some big plays. T.J. Dillard p u t it away on a 29-yard run wi th 1:07 left in t h e game.

Two years ago Wayne was 5-4 ; last season, the Zebras p lunged to 1-8, which means they've already surpassed the i r win to ta l f r o m 2002 . -

A n d thei r wins haven' t come agains t Division 5 also-rans, either. Wayne bea t Livonia Stevenson in Week One; b o t h Stevenson and Western are still s ta te-playoff contenders .

T h e next big surpr i se would have t o be Livonia Churchil l . During t h e p re -

season, Chargers ' coach J o h n Fi l ia t raut unabashedly boas ted how improved his t eam was.

Churchil l? C'mon. It's been more t h a n a decade since the Chargers had a win-n ing record, and twice t h a t since they m a d e t h e playoffs.

And remember , they s ta r ted last sea-son 2 - 0 and ended u p 4-5.

But they came th rough Friday, beat -ing WLAA rival Salem by a touchdown.

Both Wayne and Churchil l should * enjoy the i r t ime in t h e limelight'. On * Friday, t hey take a step u p in competi-t ion, Wayne host ing Canton and * Churchill taking on Walled Lake t . Central. All four t e a m s are u n d e f e a t e d

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Ocelot harriers show promise at invitational Gavoor optimistic about season

BY BRAD EMONS STAFF WRITER

The forecast fo r the 2 0 0 3 Schoolcraft College women's cross country squad appears br ight — a n d second-year coach Sonny Gavoor wouldn ' t have it any other way.

"We have six solid people th is year," Gavoor said. "It's a great, great bunch of kids who have put in t h e miles. They're hard-working, non-complaining and great students."

The Lady Ocelots opened the i r season Saturday at Cass Benton Park in the Detroi t T i t an Invitational, hosted by t h e University of Detroi t Mercy and sponsored by Runn ing Fit .

The race drew six NCAA Division I squads, including t e a m champion Bucknell (Pa.), which scored 37 points.

COLLEGE SPORTS

Wayne State, a Division I I school, was r u n n e r - u p wi th 44 , followed by Oakland University, led by individual winner Kristie Kieffer (18 minutes , 3 seconds fo r 5 , 0 0 0 meters) , 78; Eas te rn Michigan University, 91; Detroi t Mercy, 159; a n d Canisius (N.Y.), 167.

Two-year schools M a c o m b and Schoolcraft placed seventh and eighth, respectively, wi th 179 and 218.

"We ran wi th some heavy legs, our kids have been averaging 60 to 70 miles (per week), b u t we'll cut back some this week," said Gavoor, whose t eam will compete th i s Friday in the Aquinas Invitat ional . "It (Saturday's showing) wasn ' t d isappoin t ing

because we know we'll get bet ter speed-wise. We'll going to be OK d o w n the road. Right now we have a good base and a good work ethic. I 'm pleased with t h e six kids we have."

Schoolcraft first-year runne r Joelle Davis, a Garden City High graduate , was t h e Lady Ocelots ' top finisher at t h e Running Fit Invitational with a t i m e of 21:49, good enough for 52nd place.

T h e top Ocelot pe r fo rmer f rom a year ago, Megan Annar ino (Farmington High), was 53rd in 21:49, while second-year runne r Sarah Kearfott (Livonia Stevenson) w o u n d up 63rd in 22:48. (Last m o n t h , Kearfot t won the Angela Hospice 5K run.)

Last year, Schoolcraft could not field a full squad for the NJCAA Division II Nationals, bu t bo th Kearfot t and Annar ino finished in t h e t op 25.

O the r new Ocelot recruits compet -ing in Saturday's Running Fit meet included Jessica Frendo (Garden

City), who placed 66 th (23 :02) ; Claire Czaplicki (Farmington) , w h o was 67th (23:58) ; and Youwna Dent (Flint Southwestern) , no t ime .

"Dent is a terrif ic athlete , a basket -ball player, w h o has done a lo t of weightlifting," Gavoor said. "We expect good th ings f r o m he r by t h e end of t h e season."

Gavoor's ass is tant coach is f o r m e r Ocelot Jenny Furlong, w h o r a n a t Wayne State a n d Livonia Frankl in High. She recently finished second in her age group at the Orim Festival of Races 8K event in Flint .

"Jenny's j u s t been a t r e m e n d o u s asset because she can run w i t h t h e kids and show t h e m t h e way," Gavoor said.

A n d help is already on t h e way fo r next season as Gavoor recent ly received a commi tmen t f r o m Franklin High senior Kirs t ian Tyler, a first-team dll-Observer pick in cross count ry last season.

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PUBLICATION FOR; WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF

PIERCE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: 1. BRET WILLIAM PLUMMER, SR., alleged father, and JOHN

DOE, natural father, of MADISON CASEY; DOB: 12/30/02; Cause No. 03-7-00127-2; Dependency Petition filed on 01/02/03.

AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The above court was petitioned to adjudge your child dependent

and to enter an order determining the care, custody and physical placement of your child. There may be further hearings which may permanently terminate all your parental rights to your child.

You have important legal rights and you must take steps to protect your interests. In order to defend your parental rights, you have a right to a fact finding hearing before a judge, therefore, you are summoned to appear at a court hearing at 8:30 a.m. on October 6th, 2003, at the Juvenile Court, 5501 - 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order without further notice to you.

You have the right to speak on your own behalf, to introduce evidence, examine witnesses, and receive a decision based solely on the evidence presented. You have a right to have a lawyer represent you at the hearing and help you by looking at the files, talking to involved parties, helping you to understand your rights and law. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one to represent you. To get a court appointed lawyer, contact: Department of Assigned Counsel, 949 Market Street, Suite 334, Tacoma, Washington 98402 at (253) 798-6062. You may contact the Department of Children and Family Services, 1949 South State Street, Tacoma, Washington 98405 - at 1-800-423-6246 for more information about your child.

DATED this 2nd day of September, 2003.

Deputy County Clerk PEGGY BARLOW

Publish: September 11,18 & 25,200S

PREP FOOTBALL Friday, Sept 12

. Redford Union at Inkster, 4 p.m. Lincoln Park at Garden City, 7 p.m.

St. Katharine/Borgess at Det. Urban Lutheran, 7 p.m.

Churchill at W.L. Central, 7 p.m. Franklin at John Glenn, 7 p.m.

W.L. Western at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Canton at Wayne, 7 p.m.

Northville at Salem, 7 p.m.

Harper Wds. at Clarenceville, 7:30 p.m. Luth. Westland at Luth. East, 7:30 p.m.

River Rouge at Thurston, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 13

Redford CC vs. Det. DePorres at Hamtramck Keyworth Stadium, 1 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Thursday, Sept 11

Renaissance at Ladywood, 7 p.m.

Lakeland at Franklin, 7 p.m. Flint Northern at Canton, 7 p.m.

Salem at Howell, 7 p.m. Garden City at Southgate, 7 p.m.

Thurston at Annapolis, 7 p.m. Stevenson at Redford Union, 7 p.m.

John Glenn at Dearborn, 7 p.m. Alien Park at Wayne, 7 p.m.

(Tip-Off Classic at Luth. Westland) Friday, Sept 12

Huron Valiey at Greater Life, 6 p.m. Clarenceville at Ply. Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 13 (Tip-Off Classic at Luth. Westland)

BOYS SOCCER Thursday, Sept 11

Clarenceville at Cranbrook, 4:30 p.m. Luth. Westland at A.P. inter-City, 4:30 p.m.

Wayne at Southgate, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12

Garden City at Luth. Westland, 4 p.m. Redford Union at Woodhaven, 4 p.m.

THE WEEK AHEAD Huron Vailey at Taylor Baptist, 4:30 p.m.

Ply. Christian at Oakland Christian, 4:30 p.m. Stevenson at A.A. Pioneer, 5:15 p.m.

Dearborn at Churchill, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13

Redford CC vs. DeLaSalle at Livonia's Greenmead Field, 1 p.m. Canton at Ann Arbor Huron, 11 a.m.

BOYS CROSSCOUNTRY Thursday, Sept. n

WLAA Jamboree at Cass Benton, 3:45 p.m. Garden City at Crestwood, 4 p.m.

Mega Gold jamboree at Annapolis, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 13

W.L Western Inv. at Willis Park, 9 a.m. N.B. Huron Inv. at Willow Metropark, 9:30 a.m.

Holly Inv. at Springfield Oaks, 11 a.m. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Thursday, Sept 11 WLAA jamborees at Cass Benton, 3:45 p.m. Mega Blue-Gold jamboree at Crestwood. 4

p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 13 W.L. Western Inv. at Willis Park, 9 a.m.

N.B. Huron Inv. at Willow Metropark, 9:30 a.m. DeLaSalle Inv. at Stoney Creek, 10 a m

GIRLS SWIMMING Thursday, Sept 11

Churchill at Redford Union, 4 p.m.

Franklin at John Glenn, 7 p.m. Thurston at Taylor Truman, 7 p.m. Garden City at Lincoln Park, 7 p.m.

Ladywood vs. Monroe St. Mary at Livonia Community Rec. Ctr., 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 13 WLAA Relays at Salem, noon.

Mega Relays at EMU, noon GIRLS TENNIS

Thursday, Sept 11 Clarenceville at Hamtramck, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12 Saiem at Churchill, 4 p.m.

Franklin at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Wayne at Stevenson, 4 p.m.

Wayne at Canton, 4 p.m. Fordson at Garden City, 4 p.m.

Redford Union at Romulus, 4 p.m. BOYS GOLF

Thursday, Sept 11 Redford CC vs. Brother Rice (Cattails), 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12 Glenn vs. W.L. Western (Fellows Ck.), 2:45 p.m.

Canton at Walied Lake Central, 3 p.m. Churchill at Northville (Hills), 3 p.m. Franklin vs. Salem (Hilltop), 3 p.m.

Stevenson at Plymouth, 3 p.m. Crestwood at Redford Union'

(Glenhurst), 3:30 p.m. Wayne at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m.

GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY. Friday, Sept 12

Ladywood at 8.H. Kingswood, 4:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL

Friday, Sept 12 Schoolcraft Quad Tourney, TBA.

Saturday, Sept 13 Schoolcraft Ouad Tourney, TBA.

MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Saturday, Sept. 13

Madonna vs. Concordia (Greenmead), 2 p.m. TBA - time to be announced.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Thursday, Sept. 11

Madonna at Houghton Coil. (N.Y.), 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12

Madonna vs. Trinity International at Houghton College (N.Y.), 4 p.m.

(Americlnn Tourney-Rosemont, Minn.) Schoolcraft vs. Dakota Co., 8 p.m. (EST).

Saturday, Sept 13 (Americlnn Tourney-Rosemont, Minn.)

Schoolcraft vs. Johnson Co., 5 p.m. (EST).

Salem* races to trophy

The final girls team standings for the West Bioomfield/Birmingham Brother Rice Invitational, held Saturday at Kensington MetroPark, showed a clear dom-ination by teams f rom the Western Lakes Activities Association.

Including Salem. Livonia Stevenson finished

first overall, scoring 55 points. Livonia Churchill was second with 118 and Salem turned in its best finish at this Invitational ever, placing third with 139.

Saline was fourth (165) and Lake Orion took fifth (172).

"This is the second t ime we've ever gotten a trophy (presented to the top five teams) here," said Salem coach Dave Gerlach. "They were really excited. The kids ran great Our goal coming in was to finish in the t op five, realizing the competition that was there."

No, the Rocks couldn't match Stevenson's dominance; the Spartans placed six runners in the top 25. But Salem did get all five of its scorers in the top 40 finishers.

Best for the Rocks was junior Lauren Kane, who took 15th in 21:00. Freshman Hannah Cavicchio was next best, placing 26th (21:36), followed by junior Danielle Malone in 28th (21:42), sophomore Amanda Kassem in 32nd (21:54) and senior Lianne Griffiths in 38th (22:05).

Although impressed with his team's performance, Gerlach didn't want to dwell on it. "It's a great starting point (to the sea-son)," he said. "Be excited.

"Now we move on." Salem runs at the Stoney

Creek Invitational Saturday at Stoney Creek.

On Aug. 28 at Nankin Mills, in a non-scoring t ime trial, Salem had six runners at 22:03 or bet-ter.

Kane was best at 20:23, fol-lowed by Malone (21:32), Cavicchio (21:42), Kassem (21:52), sophomore Lauren Medley and Griffiths (both 2 2 : 0 3 ) .

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Ladywood collects top honors at Salem Invite S.

lavonia Ladywood finished first Saturday in the Salem Quad Tennis Invitational with wins over the host

, Rocks, Bloomfield Hills Academy of Sacred Heart and Lake Orion.'

The Blazers captured first place medals at Nos. 1 ,3 and 4 singles, along with Nos. 2 , 3 and 4 doubles.

Ladywood added runner-up finishes at No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles.

UVONIA CHURCHILL 8 PLYMOUTH HIGH 0 Sept 8 at Churchill

N o J singles: Kristen Tomasic (LC) defeated Sarah

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Hilligard, 6-3,6-0; No. t Sophia Luong (LC) def. Kelly Armbsta, 6-4,6-4; No. 3: Amy Vomastek (LC) def. Chelsea Woodruff, 6-2,6*1; No. 4: Karyn Tomasic (LC) def. Stephance Hugeb, 6-1,6-4.

No. 1 doubles: Lindsay Paszko-Sandra Snabb (LC) def. Lauren Smith-Alie Gasorski, 6-0,6-4; No. 2: Wendy Targus-Amy Vinson (LC) def. Natalie Mauer-Kimarce Rati!, 6-3,6-2; No. 3: Julie Foresta-Rachel Saatio (LC) def. Jennifer Zhao, 4-6,6-3,6-4; No. 4: Megan Staciiura-Ashley Keenman (LC) def. Noha Basha-Emily Warry, 6-2,6-7,6*3.

Churchill's dual meet record: 1*3 overall.

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Sept 8 at Schoolcraft College No. 1 singles: Katie Brennan (BM) defeated Amanda

Nadhir, 6-4,6-4; No. 2: Monica Majcher (BM) def. Mary Ellen Francis, 3-6,6*4 6*4; No.3: Kelsey Judd (LL) def. Katrina Piligian, 6-2,6*4; No. 4: Renne Forma (BM) def. Gina Dallacqua, 3-6,6-1,6-1.

No, 1 doubles: Lauren Dickerson-Danielle Holowecky (BM) de l Sari Wilson-Jenna Wagner, 4-6,6-1,6*3; No. 2: Laura Kempa-Liz Kuzawski (BM) def. Katrina Kaczmarek-Kiki Wilson, 6-2,6*3; No.3: Halle Doenitz-Katie Sandison (BM) def. Meghan McAliister-Kassandra Piligian, 6*4,6-4; No.4: Maribeth Fisher-Ashley Kott (LL) def. Jenny Rheaume-Alex Hall, 6-4,6-4.

Ladywood's dual meet record: 2-2 overall.

Ocelot spikers beat Macomb in 3

SPORTS ROUNDUP

BASEBALL TRYOUTS

• The Michigan Storm, an under-10 boys travel baseball team in the Wayne-Washtenaw county area, will have tryouts this Sunday. For information, call (734) 697-4586.

• The l l -and-under tryouts will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at Bicentennial Park's Diamond No. 5 in Livonia. For more information, call Scott at (734) 422-4576.

• A just-forming l l -and-under travel baseball team will have tryouts for its 2 0 0 4 t e a m f rom 2-4:30 p.m. Sep t 6 at the Canton Softball Center. The team will play a 24-game sched-ule, competing in the Kensington Valley League.

Call Alex Grabsky at (734) 323-6142.

RACE RESULTS

If you've never seen a Figure-8 race a t a short track, you've missed a lot of fun. If you've never seen a Figure-8 school bus race, you've missed a barrel of laughs and some delicate rac-ing.

And Canton's Vern Okopski, Jr. provided much of the excite-ment at Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday night by not only win-ning his heat in the Figure-8 school bus race, but winning the 25-lap main feature as well.

The only other area racers to place on the card were Nick Bradley of Westland, who came in 19th in the 30-lap Street Stock feature, and Canton's Justin Schroeder, who was sec-ond in the 20-lap B-Main.

On Sunday at Toledo Speedway, Redford's Rich Frantz was second in his Sportsman class heat and sev-enth in the 25-lap main. Steve Cronenwett (Westland) was fourth in the 20-lap Factory Stock feature and Canton's Harold Fair, Jr., was second in his Late Model heat and third in the 50-lap main.

Want a chance to see t h e school bus race? Toledo Speedway will add it to its rac-ing card on Sunday, with the gates opening at 11:30 a,m., practice at noon, t ime trials at 1 and racing at 2 p.m.

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There is no fee. Age classifica-tion is as of Dec. 31,2003.

Registration will be the day of the event. A parent or guardian mus t present to sign a permis-sion waiver. No football/turf/cleat shoes allowed. Only gym shoes per-mitted.

The top finishers f rom each of the eight age group at the local competition will advance to sectional competition. The winners of sectional competi-t ion will have their scores com-pared with sectional champs. The top five scorers f rom the pool of sectional champions advance to the 17th annual Detroit Lions team champi-onship to be held at Ford Field.

For more information, call (734) 466-2410.

CHEER KIDS CAMP

The Salem Rocks Cheer Teams are holding a Kids Camp on Saturday, Sept. 20 f rom 1-4 p.m. at the Salem High School Gym.

The camp is designed for boys and girls grades K-8. The kids will learn the fundamen-tals of cheerleading, including cheers, jumps, dance, sideline skills and spirit chants.

The Salem High School Cheerleaders, ranked 4th in the nation for 2003 at the UCA National High School Cheerleading competition, will coach the youngsters.

Each child will receive a t-shirt and an invitation to cheer at the Salem varsity football game, Oct. 3rd at the P-CEP stadium.

Registration deadline is Sept 15.

Cost for the camp is $35. Registration forms are available in all P.C.C.S. schools serving kids in grades K-8 or by calling (734) 981-0062

FALL SPORTS

High Velocity Sports in Canton will offer the following activities this fall:

Soccer clinics: Instructional soccer clinics are running now through Oct. 24, for those three-years old to adult. There are eight classes for each group, beginning with Small Stars (3-4

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Check www.hvsports.com for dates and times, or call (734) HV-SPORT for more details.

Roller hockey: This league will run from Oct. 2 through Dec. 23, teams playing 10 games plus the playoffs. Cost is $135 for individuals (plus a $20 jersey fee) and $1,200 for teams.

SOFTBALL TRYOUTS

Canton/Plymouth Thunderbird Softball Incorporated, a fastpitch soft-ball organization, will have try-outs for four age divisions on Sept. 27 on Victory Field at the Canton Softball Center. .

The times for the tryouts on both dates are: 14-and-under, 10 a.m.; 16-and-under, 11 a.m.; 12-and-under, noon; 10-and-under, 1 p.m.

For more information, con-tact the phone numbers listed for the age division: 16-under, (734) 737-9968; 14-under, (734) 844-2656; 12-under, (734) 397-1355; and 18-under and 10-under, (734) 981-7280.

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The Basic Skills skating class-es offers those interested the opportunity to learn at every level, f rom beginning to advanced freestyle. Each class is 25 minutes in length with an additional 25 minutes of prac-tice time, either before or after the lesson (depending on sched-uling for that day). All classes will be held at the Plymouth Cultural Center's Ice Arena.

Registration is f rom 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Plymouth Cultural Center, located at 525 Farmer. Registration will also be accept-ed at the Recreation office dur-ing business hours.

Cost is $50 for city of Plymouth residents and $70 for non-residents. There will be a $5 discount for every additional sibling.

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COACHING POSITIONS

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First: The Wildcats need a hockey coach for the 2 0 0 3 - 0 4 school season. The head coach is responsible for the entire organization of the sport, including supervision of all var-sity assistants and junior varsity and freshmen coaches.

Also needed: a varsity base-ball coach for the 2 0 0 4 season, who will be responsible for the organization of the sport, varsi-ty assistants and junior varsity and freshmen coaches.

Other coaching positions that are open are girls basketball assistant, football assistant, vol-leyball assistant and boys bas-ketball assistant.

Anyone interested in any of these positions should contact Plymouth athletic director Terry Sawchuk at (734) 582-5702.

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This learn-to-skate hockey program is geared toward beginning players. It empha-sizes skill development with instruction by experienced USA Hockey-certified coaches.

The program runs f rom September through March. Registration forms are available at the Plymouth Cultural Center or on line at www.pchockey.org.

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After splitting four matches over the weekend at Florida Communi ty College-Jacksonville Invitational, Schoolcraft College r e tu rned home Tuesday to score a resounding 30-17,30-18, 3 0 -15 Eastern Conference victory over host Macomb CC.

Schoolcraft (5-6 overall) had a total of 31 kills led by sophomore outside hi t ter Stephanie Koslowski (Walled Lake Central), who finished with seven.

Katr ina Napier (Carleton Airport) and Liz Fredlund (Warren Woods Tower) each contr ibuted six kills, while Kathleen Knutson (West land John Glenn) had five.

Meghan McAuliffe (Riverview Gabriel Richard) finished with a team-high 10 digs, while Emily Sorenson (Rochester) and Kozlowski added eight each. Lefty set ter Kelly Sines (Clinton) led wi th 14 assists-to-kills. Napier fin-ished wi th four ace serves.

"I thought we were domi -nating," said Schoolcraft coach Tom Teeters. "Liz Fredlund kept t h e m off-balance wi th her second-ball attacks. Caitlin O 'Hara had a great day

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pass ing a n d serve receiving. A n d Holly Soldenski led us in h i t t ing percentage (.625).

"We're us ing a 4 -2 system, which I haven ' t used since t h e 1970s." •

O n the Florida swing, Schoolcraft , last year's NJCAA Division II runner -up , s ta r ted Friday wi th a 25-30, 27-30, 13-30 loss to Lake County (Fla.), b u t recovered t o bea t Salt River-Jacksonville CC (Fla.), 30-16,30-19, 30-21.

O n Saturday, Ind ian River (Fla.) out las ted t h e Lady Ocelots in five games, 30-18, 2 2 - 3 0 , 3 0 - 2 0 , 2 8 - 3 0 , 1 5 - 9 . -- j ; Schoolcraf t ended t h e day wi th a 30-25 , 30-25, 30 -21 j ; victory over Palm Beach (Fla.) ii CC.

McAuliffe led t h e Ocelots ' h i t t ing a t tack with a total of 4 0 kills in the four matches fol lowed by Knutson (34) Nap ie r (33), Fredlund (29) a n d Kozlowski (20).

Caitlin O 'Hara (Monroe St. Mary) led wi th 49 digs, while Nap ie r h a d 12 blocks and 15 aces. Fredlund and Sines com-b i n e d for 114 assists.

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The Schoolcraft College woihen's soccer team met the Lady Cardinals from CCBC-O|tonsville (MD), ranked eighth in the NJCAA, on Sunday at the Junior College Cup in Cincinnati and, behind three goals f rom Andrea Wright, the Lady Ocelots emerged with a

lopsided 4-0 victory. H ie Cardinals were unbeaten

coming into the match, bu t two minutes in Wright put a shot inside the right post, assisted by Michele Kitta and Tiffani I\izzolino, to put SC ahead.

Wright scored again before the half ended, this t ime on a penalty kick, and the Ocelots had a 2-0 lead.

SC dominated play in the opening half, not allowing a sin-gle shot on goal.

In the second half, Wright got her third goal to make it 3-0, after which Catonsville began to play a bit more physically.

Not tha t it changed anything — Jenni Hewlett accounted for the game's final goal, with an assist f rom Lindsey Stiver.

Nicole Dalicandro was in goal for the shutout as SC outshot the Cardinals, 29-4.

Madonna 6, William Woods (MO) 1: The Crusaders (l-O-l) ended their weekend trip to Lindenwood (Mo.) University with a 6-1 romp Saturday over William Woods University.

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with an assist f rom Eric Vanston, and Blackford, with an assist f rom Steve Cox, got goals in the second.

The two wins were much appreciated, not just because they were the first of the season for Salem (the Rocks forfeited all their games from the Balconi Invitational) but because they came after a disappointing score-less draw with Midland Dow in their first match Saturday.

The Rocks are 2-3-3 for the season as they open the WLAA season.

CC unbeaten in Central Redford Catholic Central

looks like it could be a player in the Catholic League's Central Division, thanks to a pair of 1-0 wins against league foes.

The Shamrocks' Dan Gill gave his t eam the advantage Tuesday as his give-and-go goal 30 minutes into the game gave CC a 1-0 win over University of Detroit-Jesuit at Greenmead.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON REQUEST FOR BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25th, 2003 for the following:

CANTON POLICE GUN RANGE TARGET PAD PAVING PROJECT

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

TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK

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PLANNING COMMISSION CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 184 of the Public Acts of 1943 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 6, 2003 in the Chestnut Room, at Summit On The Park, 46000 Summit Parkway at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:

(PUD) . AMENDMENT #8 (HAMPTONS CONDOMINIUMS) CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND TO MODIFY THE DEVELOPMENT AT THE HAMPTONS CONDOMINIUMS AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL NO(S). 085 99 0001 001, 085 99 0002 704 and 085 99 0003 000. Property is located south of Cherry Hill and east of Sheldon Road.

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Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, October 2, 2003 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.

VIC GUSTAFSON, Chairman Publish: September 11 and 28, 2003 oeoei 42979

Gill go t t h e bal l wide, a t tacked t h e midd le a n d laid it t o Pete Bierzinski, w h o gave i t b a c k t o Gill fo r t h e goal.

"It w a s a great game; very physical. No t dirty, b u t phys-ical," CC coach Joe N o r a said as h is t e a m improved to 4 -2 overall a n d 2 - 0 in t h e Central .

"Our goalie, Bret t Petkus , was p h e n o m e n a l . H e s topped t h e two or th ree nice chances he had."

Pe tkus s topped all n i n e shots h e faced, while U - D keepers Richard Fa tyma and

PLANNING COMMISSION CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 184 of the Public Acts of 1943 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 6, 2003 in the Chestnut Room, at Summit On The Park, 46000 Summit Parkway at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance:

DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) -AMENDMENT #1 -CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE PDD TO ALLOW FOR ZERO LOT LINE SETBACKS BETWEEN THE TWO PHASES OF WALTONWOOD AT CHERRY HILL AND TO MODIFY THE RATIO OF ASSISTED LIVING UNITS TO INDEPENDENT UNITS AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL NO(S). 055 99 0008 001, 055 99 0010 000, 055 99 0011 002, 055 99 0012 0.00, 055 99 0013 000 AND 055 990014 000. Property is located north of Cherry Hill and west of Lilley Road. A

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Public Act 263 of 2001 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 22, 2003 in the Chestnut Room, at Summit On The Park, 46000 Summit Parkway at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan: TOWNSHIP FUTURE LAND USE AMENDMENT -CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM COMMUNITY FACILITIES TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL FOR PARCEL NOS. 059 99 0005 701 AND 059 99 0004 710 . Property is located at the northeast corner of Canton Center Cherry Hill Road.

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VIC GUSTAFSON, Chairman Publish: August 24 & September 11.2003

(Westland/John Glenn), who scored four goals to lead the way.

Becky Guibord and Ehiily Jackson also scored goals for Madonna.

M U tied host Lindenwood on Friday, 2-2.

Madonna (men) 1, Tiffin (OH) O: Fowierville native Derrick Mudri, a sophomore

transfer from Olivet College, scored the game's only goal mid-i way through the second half ;

Saturday as Madonna University pushed its record to ;• 2-1 against host Tiffin University (Ohio).

For Mudri, it was h is second .. goal of the year. Keeper Eric Siciiia (Livonia Churchill) notched the shutout

Jacob Gysel combined to s top six shots.

On Saturday, Jon Show's goal with 10 minutes into the sec-ond half was the game-winner as CC stopped Dearborn Divine Child. -

"We put pressure on them early and tried to score, b u t couldn't put it away," Nora said.

"We possessed the ball the best we have all season, and once we got the goal, we held on and put it to them."

Show's goal off a free kick was the only marker in 22 shots by CC, while Petkus made five saves.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:

David Medley, ADA Coordinator Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road

Canton, Ml 48188 (734) 394-5260

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH

PLANNING COMMISSION PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT 102

ACTION: - AMEND THE TEXT OF PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 BY AMENDING ARTICLE XXIII , S P E C I A L PROVISIONS, SECTIONS 23.35, RECREATION VEHICLES OR CAMPER PARKING, TO PROVIDE FOR TEMPORARY PARKING Wednesday, October 1,2003 7:00 P.M. Plymouth Township Hall, 42350 Ann Arbor Road

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of Plymouth Charter Township proposes on its own motion to amend Section 23.35 as follows:

Section 23.35.1, presently ends with item a(4) Section 23.35.1 is hereby proposed to be amended to add a new

item "b" to read as follows: (b) Notwithstanding the requirements above, temporary

parking of recreational vehicles, campers, motor homes or other recreation apparatus, such as snowmobiles, boats and trailers, is permitted in the driveway of a single family residence prior to or after a trip for the purposes of loading or unloading, or cleaning provided the following conditions are met:

(1) The item(s) must be parked wholly within the driveway of the single family residence of the person owning or leasing the parked item(s).

(2) Parking of the vehicle or other recreational equipment shall not block any sidewalk or other vehicular or pedestrian way.

(3) Parking of the vehicle or other recreational equipment shall not exceed forty-eight (48) hours within a seven (7) day period.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed amendment may be examined at the Plymouth Township Division of Public Services Building, Community Development Department, during regular business hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Application 1809/0903. Written comments will be received prior to the meeting and may be mailed to 46555 Port Street, Plymouth, MI 48170, or call 734-453-8131, ext. 37. The meeting will be held in the Meeting Room at Township Hall which is located at 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth Township, MI 48170. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission may recommend approval of the text changes as proposed, or as amended.

KENDRA BARBERENA, Secretary Planning Commission

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Charter Township of Plymouth will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at all Township meetings to individuals with disabilities at the meetings/hearings upon one week notice to the Charter Township of Plymouth by writing or calling the Supervisor's Office, 42350 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Phone (734) 458-3840, TDD users: 1-800 849-3777 (Michigan Relay Service).

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four. We played real solid ball in the fourth." ; H i e Pioneers led 8-3 after one period, but the Chiefs bounced back with a 17-7 second-quarter run to take a 20-15 lead at halftime. It was still a 10-point game after three peri-ods (30-25).

That's when Canton took control, particularly at the free-throw line. Leading the Chiefs were Rachele Guastella, who was 5-of-6 from the stripe in the fourth, and Lisa Ealy, who was 4-of-4. As a team, they con-verted 10-of-12 in the final period and 13-of-20 (65 percent) in the game.

.• Guastella, Canton's 5-footrS senior point guard, finished with a game-high 17 points, making 6-of-8 at the line. Katie Cezat added 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Ealy finished with eight points (6-of-6 at the line). Blohm added that Molly Conlon con-tributed six key points, all in the sec-ond half.

For the Pioneers, Sarah Mujahid scored 12 points and Rachel Eddy netted nine.

The Chiefs should enjoy their unbeaten status for now, because the road ahead is treacherous. On Thursday they host Flint Northern; next Tuesday they play at Birmingham Marian before opening play in the Western Lakes Activities Association at home against Northville on Sept. 18.

Brighton 32, Salem 28: The turning point in the game, according to Salem coach Fred Thomann, came when there was no time left in the first half.

The game was tied at 13-all when the Bulldogs' Shannon Murphy launched a shot from behind the arc as time expired. A foul was called on the Rocks, sending Murphy to the free-throw line. She converted all three, putting Brighton ahead 16-13 and, although the Rocks kept it close, they never again led in the game.

"Both teams struggled to score because both teams played great defense," said Thomann.

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unbeaten statusfor now, because

the road ahead is treacherous.

Salem trailed 9-3 after one quarter. The Rocks trimmed their three-point halftime deficit to 24-22 after three periods.

Alyssa Guerin topped Salem with eight points and 10 boards. Jamie Siedlaczeck and Ellen Canale each netted six. The Bulldogs got eight points from Katie Gonta.

The loss left the Rocks at 1-3. Brighton is unbeaten at 3-0.

Last Saturday, Salem lost to Novi in the finals of the Novi Tournament, 36-28. The Rocks were in it going into the fourth quarter, trailing 22-19, but the Wildcats' Alison Greulich poured in 11 of her game-high 13 points in the fourth to lead Novi to the win.

Guerin's 11 points was best for Salem. Next highest scorer was Kathryn Wheatley with six.

Scoring wasn't expected to plague the Rocks this season, but it has. " I didn't think it was going to be a prob-lem," said Thomann, "but we're really struggling with our shooting rhythm right now. We're getting open shots but we're not taking them "

The shots the Rocks got at the line went down; they hit 8-of-9. The Wildcats, who improved to 2-1 with the win, were ll-of-19 from the stripe.

A.A. Huron 45, Plymouth 22: Plymouth's freshmen-Sophomore team got a taste of Division 1 varsity action Tuesday at Ann Arbor Huron, and it wasn't too pleasant.

The River Rats rolled to a 10-1 lead after one quarter and increased that to 26-12 by halftime. After that it was just a matter of what the final score would be.

"The thing I was pleased with was the way we played defense in the sec-ond half," said Plymouth coach Rachelle Reilly. "And I thought we

battled hard for four quarters." The Wildcats, now 1-2 on the sea- ;

son, were outscored 19-10 in the sec-; ond half. Huron improved to 3-3.

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led Plymouth with seven points and 12 rebounds. Chantelle Little was -best for Huron with 12 points.

Flint Powers 79, Ladywood 58: Livonia Ladywood began by trying to play a physical game against home team Flint Powers Catholic, but the plan backfired as it led to early foul trouble Tuesday.

Powers (3-1) then caught fire, • shooting 50 percent from the field, including ll-of-21 three pointers.

"They didn't miss many shots," Blazer coach Andrea Groski said. "They dictated what they wanted on offense"

Ashlee Sleva scored 15, Madison Snow 14 and Tishara Fields 13 for Powers.

Leading Ladywood (2-1) was junior guard Jamie Rhodes with 20 points and seven rebounds. Senior center Bethany Jury added 15 points and nine rebounds.

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Madonna head coach Jerry Abraham with positive signs and results.

"I am really pleased with their efforts and the way they stuck it out," Abraham said. "It seems like the harder the teams hit us, the better we seem to respond."

In the first game, the Tigers tied MU after overcoming an 18-12 deficit The score was tied five times until reaching 30. Olivet scored two straight points, steal-ing the win but sparking the Crusaders.

"When we lost the first game by just two points (32-30), we know we really had to play tough with these guys," said Suder, a senior co-captain.

MU trailed by five in the sec-ond game, before taking a 17-16 advantage and not looking back to win 30-22.

The third game, like the first, ended with a set of extra points. Madonna trailed for 26 posses-sions before knotting the score at 13. The score was tied six times until the Tigers took the lead 29-28, forcing Crusaders to call a timeout. With each teams back to the wall, the lead switched six times. Tinina's heroics proved to be the difference as the sopho-more's two kills in a row epded the game 36-34.

! The momentum continued, carrying the Crusaders to a 30-21 victory and the title.

Tinina finished the match with 24 kills (.786 attack percentage.) and 18 digs, but Bush had the match high with 32 kills.

"They both played really aggressive," Abraham said. "Sharyse just had a great d a y . . . and Natalja seems to be our best server right now."

Frost, a sophomore setter, fin-ished with 64 assists.

In Saturday's first match against Iftnity Christian, it took half the time to reach victory, 3-0 (30-17,30-18,30-19).

Lesko's 18 kills led the way for the Crusaders followed by Bush's 15.

Frost earned tournament MVP honors, finishing with 231 assists. Suder (Salem High) and Tinina were also named to the All-Tournament team.

Bush, Frosh saluted In volleyball, Sharyse Bush

and Ashley Frost were named the NAIA player and setter of the week ending Sept. 7.

The pair were instrumental in Madonna going undefeated for the week and improving to 12-0, the best start in school history.

Bush, a 5-foot-10 junior out-side hitter from Hint Central, averaged 6.6 kills per game in the Crusaders' run to the cham-pionship of the Martin Tournament. She totaled 106 kills with a .413 kill percentage in four matches, which included wins over No. 12-ranked Walsh University (Ohio), No. 20 Olivet Nazarene (HI.) and No. 24 Georgetown College (Ky.). She also had 30 digs and six service aces.

Frost, a 5-10 sophomore setter from Lake Odessa, averaged 14.4 set assists per game and just under three digs per game, including 64 set assists and 13 digs against Georgetown. In the tournament final against Nazarene, she had 64 more set assists, and she finished the tour-nament with 47 digs.

Both were also the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference player and setter of die week.

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From Sept. 22-28, Northpointe Cabinet Idea Center will offer consumers trade-in value for their cur-rent-kitchen to be applied to the cost of a new kitchen. This promotion is part of a tent sale and cookout, which will aiso feature celebrity chef Keith Famie, at Northpointe's showroom, at 1080 Welch Road, in Commerce Township. In addi-tion, the event will benefit two local families in need.

To determine a kitchen's trade-in value, consumers must bring photographs of their kitchen to the Northpointe tent sale for evaluation and appraisal. They will be able to spend the value of their trade-in on a new kitchen from Northpointe. Trade-in dollars will be valid through Sept. 30. Customers will be asked to sign a fully refundable retainer contract.

Northpointe also will . update the kitchens of two local families in need, utiliz-ing the cabinetry, counter-tops and fixtures received through customer trade-ins.

Over the weekend, celebri-ty chef and "Survivor" Keith Faime, will host a barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon-3 p.m. and a brunch on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m.-1p.m. free of charge for all visitors.

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Mike Murphy of Westland holds the ladder for his son Alec as they check on their 18-foot tall sunflower, the winning entry for tallest sunflower in the High Hopes Sunflower contest, sponsored by English Gardens and the Observer Newspapers. Top, Kayla Jakel holds her sunflower. Her plant took second place for largest seed head.

Sunflower winner tops 18 feet to win High Hopes contest BY KEN ABRAMCZYK

STAFF WRITER

Mike Murphy's residence in Westland has one heck of a landmark.

A sunflower ju ts into the sky, shooting 18 feet into the air, in a rather dramatic fash-ion, almost like the fable "Jack and the Beanstalk." The seed was started by Alec Murphy, Mike's son, and nur-tured by the two of them.

For tha t effort, Mike won the 2 0 0 3 High Hopes Sunflower Contest in the tallest sunflower category. Jill Goryca of Livonia grew the largest seed head at 17 inches.

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' l e y always had sun, from

morning till night.' Mike Murphy contest winner

winners in the two categories won gift certificates for English Gardens, which will be awarded Sunday. English Gardens and the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers spon-sored the contest.

Alec, 13, wanted to grow the plants, Mike said. "He's the one who germinated these in plastic bags and put them in the soil," Mike said.

Mike, who is an electrician, also planted sunflowers, along with his watermelon, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and strawberries.

The sunflowers were grown f rom seed f r o m Sears Hardware, using Schultz expert garden tomato food and mulch.

"They always had sun, from morning till night," Mike said.

Mike attached a 10-foot piece of PVC pipe for support when' the plant hit 12 feet, then attached another 5-foot piece later for additional sup-port .

Alec said he germinated the seed with a plastic bag on

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Jill, Dawn and Renee Goryca grew several giant sunflowers in their garden area at Greenmead in Livonia. Jill took first place in the 2003 High Hopes sunflower contest for largest seed head at 17 inches.

a wet towel. It was planted in the ground in late April.

Neighbors talk to Mike constantly about the plant. "People walk by and it's a

conversation piece," Mike said. There's a lot of elderly people in here, and they get a

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For me, the ultimate computer is no t the one with the fastest processor or largest ha rd drive. It's the one with the best accessories -

the little extras tha t make computing easier or more convenient.

For example, when you're upgrading f rom an old machine to a new one, or you jus t need an easy way to transfer files between PCs, noth-ing - and I mean nothing -beats a USB key. These t h u m b -sized gadgets, also known as USB flash drives, plug directly into your computer's USB por t (no cable required), where they're immediately assigned a drive letter.

From there you jus t drag and drop your files, jus t as you would with a floppy disk.

But USB keys read and write data significantly faster, and

they hold a lot more of it. Capacities range f rom 16 megabytes (MB) all

the way u p to 1 gigabyte. You can buy a 128MB USB key for a round

$ 4 0 . 1 highly recommend keeping one on hand for copying, transporting, and even backing u p files.

You never know when you'll have t h e need, and floppies are long past cut t ing it.

One highly practical accessory - especially if you spend much of your day working at your computer, as I do - is an uninterrupt ible power supply, or UPS.

It is basically a power strip with a bat tery backup, one tha t will give you t ime to save your work and safely shut down your PC if the power goes out.

Ironically, my five-year-old UPS went on the fritz just weeks before the Blackout of 2003 . So much for practicing what I preach. I have since ordered a replacement.

If there's one accessory I never again wan t to be without, it's my wireless optical mouse. Wireless means no more cord snaking across my desk; optical means no mechanical parts, so the mouse will never wear out.

Get one tha t comes with a charger, otherwise

Troy resident's patio garden bursts with color

USB keys like ifie Verbatim Store'n'Go are perfect for shuttling files between PCs and making impromptu back-ups.

you'll have to replace the batteries every month or two.

Finally, anyone who owns a digital camera, M P 3 player, and/or PDA should consider a 6-in-1 media card reader. These little boxes, which plug into an open USB port, include slots for CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), and other kinds of memory cards.

Why bother with a reader when your digital camera, M P 3 player, and/or PDA has its own connection to your PC?

Sometimes it's faster and easier to pop a card out of the device and into the reader than to fid-dle with the device's cable, dock, software, and soon .

One last note: On this sorrowful anniversary, I'd like to dedicate this column to the victims, the survivors, and all those who want nothing more than to live in peace.

Rick Broida writes about computers and technology for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. Broida, of Commerce

' Township, has written for computer and technology maga-zines, and is a co-author of several books on handheld computing. Readers who have, questions for Broida can email him at rickbroida1@excite.com

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Patti Manning's patio gar-den won first place in a contest at her complex in

Troy this year. Patti has filled hay baskets

tha t are fastened to her patio wi th many, many colorful flowers. W h e n I visited her in August, the flowers were still blooming profusely. This ar rangement of plants is the patio's summer look and it shouts 'Welcome' to passers-by. She fills the con-

tainers with a soiless mix from Bordines and goes f rom there.

Shades of green, provided by English ivy, chartreuse sweet potato vine, lemon verbena (which Patti uses in iced tea), and several scented geraniums, perform the task of anchoring the blooming flowers.

Purple is used quite a bit, coming from million bells, wave petunias, impatiens, while verbena cascades over the edges. Low growing-Mexican heather also has a small purple flower.Pretty pink adds a lighter shade, provided by such flowers as wave pe tu-nias, and impatiens, while ho t pink is seen in bougainvillea,

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and fuchsia (another cascading plant).

Other flowers include white impatiens, the t iny royal blue of lobelia, lavender scaevola, Cupid's dart , the silvery gray foliage of ballota, African daisies with maroon/brown with yellow centers, and t h e bright yellow blooms of Marguerite daisies. White impatiens provide a nice accent.

The plants receive Bloom Builder fertilizer every three weeks and Osmocote twice a season, spring and fall. She jus t sprinkles it on.

She says, "I water it in well. The garden is so enjoyable, it doesn't need to be a lot of maintenance."

When the flowers have faded and have no more strength, they will be pulled from t h e pots and thrown away. In their place Patti will introduce a fall color scheme which will include purple pansies and Alberta Spruce shrubs. Next spring yellow daffodils and purple pansies will carry the show.

Each season a garden flag, which repeats the flower col-ors, sways in the breeze and also adds a bi t of privacy. Her sister makes the flags when Patti tells her the design she wants.

In another corner a large pinky/orange hibiscus grows in a large urn.

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It is skirted wi th pink impatiens and purple scabiosa.

She says, "My husband, Andre, a n d I no t only enjoy driving u p to our place, b u t also enjoy looking out at it f r o m the house. As with most undertakings, keeping things going af ter the initial crush of enthusiasm is one of the ha rd-est parts.

"I t ruthful ly call this creation m y five-minute-a-day garden. I a m always think-ing ahead for t h e next season as to wha t I will display in my hay baskets. My object is t o never see t h e soil. If you see soil, you k n o w you need more plants,"

Patti has shared her knowledge wi th other residents of the complex, and speaks at garden clubs about container and patio gardens, floral designs and window boxes.

GOODGARDEN TIP:

It's t ime t o p lan t trees and shrubs so they can develop strong roots before cold weath-er sets in.

Choose carefully so the plants won' t outgrow their space in a f ew years.

Marty Flgley is an advanced master gardener based in Birmingham. You can leave her a message by dialing (734) 953-2047 on a touch-tone phone. Her fax number is (248) 644-1314.

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Shoot a dude ranch for great photos Looking for an unusual,

exciting place to photo-graph tha t will produce

pictures unlike any others? And a t j h e same time you can have lots of fun!

Consider a "dude ranch." There are many located throughout the states and more than likely there will be one not far f rom your home.

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JJ located near Lake Michigan in Rothbury. The ranch is open year round and offers photo possibilities that will really excite you.

For starters, it's authentic and rustic with western style storefronts. Hitching posts, boardwalks and saloons await your camera. You'll th ink you stepped back into the 1800s.

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photographic vision open

to other possibilities.'

Best of all are t h e horses and the wranglers with their slickers, boots and chaps. Wranglers will be more than willing to pose for you both on and off their horses. Keep in mind the possible closeup shots of a simple mud-coated boot, gloved hands on a sad-dle horn or a coil of rope. Pose them against the barn or outside the tack room. If there are dogs around, include them in the picture, too.

Well groomed and well cared for, the ranch horses will add handsome photo-graphs to your portfolio. Whether it's charging down the trail kicking up dust or a close-up of its head and

mane, a horse offers great potential for your camera. Horses are exquisite animals and it's very rewarding to capture their beauty on film.

Take a trail ride for a unique perspective with your camera. In order to get a <chorse's eye" view. T h e results will be very exciting.

All ranches are found in scenic locales so keep your photographic vision*open to other possibilities. Fields, meadows and lakes all await your camera.

You'll need a wide angle lens for overall views and a telephoto for moving in close. Fast films (ASA 400) are in order because you'll most like-ly be hand-holding your cam-era and will need to stop the action.

Stop horsing around, part-ner! Put on your boots and chaps, grab your camera and head to the ranch.

Monte Nagler is a fine art photog-rapher based in Farmington Hills. You can leave him a message at (734) 953-2047. His fax number is

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W H E R E C A N I F I N D ? old china dishes f rom China for Frances of Farmington Hills.

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A store that rewire lamps for Sherrie.

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A store tha t sells dry sham-poo for Kate.

A store tha t sells bulgur by ~ the pound for Maggie.

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A store tha t sells Johnson's liquid Simonize floor wax or Glo-coat floor wax by Johnson's for Peggy.

A store tha t sells a Bee-safe " can topper (cover cans so bugs don' t fly in them) for Kim.

A store tha t sells non-slip cool silicone mit ts (potholders, hea t resistant up to 570 2 F) for Linda.

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SEPTEMBER

Fall service schedule Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit is back to its regular schedule - 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m. Bible study, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and family Eucharist. Nursery is provided at 10:30 a.m. service. For more information, call (734) 591-0211 or visit the Web site at www.holyspirit-livo.nia.org.

Sunday worship schedule Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church, 33360 W. 13 Mile at Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, holds services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday School for alf ages at 9:45 a.m. A contemporary service is heid on the fourth Sunday of the month. For more information, call (248) 626-7906. Visitors welcome.

Contemporary worship service The 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service has a contemporary format at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton, Rochester Hills. After much prayer and discussion, plus a year of Sunday evening Praise and Prayer services, a new version of Lutheran worship is observed.

The Prayer and Praise Team, along with Pastor Scott McKinney, will lead tfie services in song, the Word and communion. Members of the Rochester area community are invited to lend their support to those involved with planning and leading the service by attending and worshipping using this new version of the Lutheran litur-gy-

For more information, cali (248) 651-6550.

Women of the Word Bible studies began Sept. 9. Bible study, friendship and part are all part of classes including Precept Ministries, Beth Moore and Newcomers Study. Call (734) 455-0022.

Women's Spiritual Retreats "Come to the Quiet and Know That I Am God" Sept. 12-14, "Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread" Sept. 19-21, and "Unfinished Understanding of Vatican !l" Sept. 26-28, at St. Mary's Retreat House, 775 W. Drahner Road, Oxford. Cost is $100 per retreat. Call (586) 977-8993

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Married couples can improve their communication skills, learn the value of intimacy, and renew their love for each other during weekend Worldwide Marriage Encounters Sept. 12-14, and Oct. 24-26, at St. John's Family Life Center, 44011 Five Mile, Plymouth. Registration fee is $50. For informa-tion or to register, call (248) 528-2512 or (810) 286-5524 or visit the Website

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Natural Family Planning Classes Taught by the Couple to Couple League throughout the Archdiocese. The schedule is available at www.ccli.org. Engaged and married couples of all ages may attend. Babies are welcome at meetings. A complete set of materials is provid-ed with the $75 course fee, Call the teaching couple to register. Upcoming classes include Our Lady of Refuge (Orchard Lake) beginning 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13, John and Jennifer Rabaey, (586) 264-6819.

Come to a revival Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 13-14, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 26212 W. Six Mile Road, Redford. For more infor-mation, call (313) 537-3778. Friday's program is on Making Dedicated Disciples includes evening prayer and reception. Saturday focuses on What Does it

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Ladies Day Our Saviour Apostolic Lutheran Church hoids a Ladies Day 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Eight Mile and Currie Road. Lunch will be served. Free will offering. Speaker Gail Johnson talks about the Patterns for Joyful Living. Pre-register by Sept. 17, by calling (248) 374-2268.

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Mom to Mom Sale Maternity through infant-preteen clothes, toys and furniture 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Newburg United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Call (734) 422-0149. Table renters get free lunch and child care. Also, bake sale.

Revival Grace Baptist Church of Livonia holds special revival and evangelistic meet-ing Sunday-Friday, Sept. 28, at 28440 Lyndon, between Middlebelt and Inkster roads. Guest evangelist is $teve Pettit and his ministry team. Sunday services are 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Friday meetings begin at 7 p.m. Special teen and children program held throughout the week. Public wel-come. Call (734) 425-6215 or visit the Web site at www.GBCofLivonia.org.

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Mite time to socialize Set some clean standards at home with your animals

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l's back. And who ^doesn't look forward to t h e

new school year? Students l ine up, clamoring a t the school doors, while teach-ers anticipate the return to t h e

classroom as well. Parents grow depressed, thinking about the empty free hours they'll have to endure by themselves during the days without their kids.

The joy of school's re turn fails to reach our pets.

Changes in the schedule of t h e house can stress them t remen-dously, even to the point of giv-ing them behavioral and health problems. They like their world to be controlled, even, and repetitive.

The movie Ground Hog Day would be an excellent example.

In the film, Bill Murray plays a weatherman in Punxsutawney, Penn., for the Ground Hog Day festivities. When he wakes up on Feb. 3, it's Feb. 2 again, with the same events happening the same way. He's t h e only one who knows the exact same day is happening over and over again.

At one point he feels tha t h e might be in hell, bu t if he were a dog, he'd be in heaven.

Dogs love routine. They love getting up, eating, playing, and sleeping at the same t ime every day.

(Cats love routine, too, b u t to them routine involves getting about 18 hours of sleep every day.)

Donna Blumel, animal behavior expert and trainer for Dogstar Training, believes pa t -terns can help keep animals

mentally healthy. "Routine helps t hem feel

secure, and keeps separation anxiety at bay," she said.

Unfortunately, most of us live too hectic a life for any t r emendous routine. Few peo-ple have the ability to be in a certain location at a certain t ime everyday, much less hav-ing t h e t ime to do any activity at a certain t ime every day.

"Believe it or not, your life is a pa t te rn t o your pet." Blumel said.

"They know when you're get-t ing ready t o leave the house. You do the same thing every day before you leave for work or school."

So do whatever you can. Have a ten minute activity you can do jus t about every day at t h e same time. Keep it simple, like a walk around the block, so it will rarely, if ever, be can-celed.

If you wan t to walk further , go ahead. That's great. But first do t h e walk around the block, t h e n do the bonus walking. Hence you get the stability, and get to spend more t ime with your critter when you have t h e t ime.

If walking is out, consider throwing t h e Frisbee a few t imes in t h e yard every night, . or j u s t a 10 minute pett ing ses-sion. Anything to give t h e ani-mal a new cornerstone by which they might build a rou-tine, and in turn, the stability t ha t leads t o calmness.

"Meals and crate t ime should be t h e same every day," Blumel said. "If you are normally gone six t o eight hours a day, t ry to keep the crate t ime the same on your day off.

"Give them a specific play-t ime or attention t ime. . . remember to use the same t ime every day for every activity."

T h e pett ing session works for cats as well, as would the

ten minutes of play. Experts believe cats rest so much they actually get stressed, as they need to hunt , not jus t lounge around like they are on a cruise all day.

A laser pointer or another active toy can help make their life better, which can make your life bet ter by helping to stop behavioral problems in cats, including house soiling and property destruction.

"Having your pet on a schedule is extremely impor-tant," Blumel added. "We are not stable. We go to work, ou t shopping, out to dinner, to t h e movies, and so on. It's impor-tant to remember your pet doesn't unders tand why you leave, or for tha t matter care why you leave. All they know is that you leave.

"This creates stress, and hav-ing your pet on a schedule can help to alleviate it."

Remember also, in our world we sometimes forget to enjoy the things tha t are important in life. Spending t ime with your pet doesn't jus t make them happier, bu t really should make you happier, too.

A hard day gets a little easier knowing your best friend is excitedly waiting for you to arrive home. So, the take home message would be to make sure you find some time to get your pets on a regular schedule...not just for them, bu t for you, too.

Think of it as this year's first homework assignment.

Dr. Brad Davis is the Medical Director for the VCA of Garden City, 2085 Inkster Road, Garden City, Ml.48135.' Feel free to write him there with ques-tions and comments. He is also one of the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show Animal Talk. Visit the web site at www.Animaltalkradio.com. Send E-mail questions or comments with your e-mail address to Questions@animaltalkradio.com.

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I funct ion best in a clean, organized h o m e because it enables m e to relax and be hos-pitable. Maintaining a clean, clutter-free house is a priority with me. I like to leave wi th everything picked up so I come home to an organized home.

When I leave my house, beds are made, dishes are in the dishwasher, ba th rooms are freshened up and everything is in it's place. I leave my house in a condition I can happily come home to and would no t be embarrassed if someone came over unannounced.

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For some people gett ing their home clutter-free would require so much t ime they could not relax and be a good host or hostess. Maintain your home at the level of organiza-tion and cleanliness t ha t you are content with. Do not t ry to fulfill the expectations of other people. If you continually apol-ogize to guests for the way your house looks, they will feel

uncomfortable and unwel-come. They will also feel awk-ward if your h o m e is picture perfect.

Decide wha t your s tandard of home organizationis^and then put^-writfeeTTplantogeth-er to achieve your goals. I keep things organized for myself, not other people's expectations. If I never had another visitor, I would not change the way my

• house looks. The problem with living by other people's s tan-dards is t ha t they are no t clear-ly defined, so we t ry to meet a n unknown expectation. Many women are reasonably content with their h o m e until someone decides to visit. Then they feel the need to pick-up clutter and clean.

WHAT IS PERFECT?

I asked several women what their idea of a 'Perfect Home' would be. These are the results:

'I don't like things out of place when I leave my house and I like to be able to find things when I am leaving.'

'I want to come home to a clean house, with beds made. If I open the door and see junk , I get angry.'

'I like it real clean. I want clean windows.'

'I like my kitchen and ba th-room clean wi th fresh flowers. I like my beds made. I want a place for my keys so I can always find them. A place for everything and everything in its place.'

'Clutter-free! I want all my papers in my filing system. I like a clean kitchen.'

'I want a place for the mail to go instead of on the table or counter. I would like a message board where everyone knows where to look. I do not like crumbs on t h e kitchen counter.'

'I like every room decorated. << I like to walk into a clean \ house.' u

'I like a place for everything and everything in its pliace. If there is a n i t em I haven't used in t w o years, I move it out to help keep clut ter down. I deal with things immediately so I don' t have t h r e e or four th ings to deal with.'

'I wan t books and shoes p u t away. I w a n t clutter picked up.'

'I would have a servant ' 'I would like to stay on t op of

things and have a sense of order.'

'I don't l ike things on t h e floor. I wan t everyone to clean -up af ter themselves.'

These w o m e n all expressed a common theme . Even when we can't make everything perfect, we want t idiness and order in our world. These are ideals. In the real world, we must deter-mine what level of organiza-tion we can comfortably main-tain, make a plan, work the plan and be satisfied with the results.

W h e n th ings are really crazy and I can't m a k e my world 'perfect,' I've f o u n d a really helpful technique.

I ask myself, "If I only had t ime to do one or two things, what would they be?' I try t o set my m i n i m u m standards based on t h e answer to tha t question. I t may be a clutter-free living r o o m floor and clean kitchen counter . If all else fa i ls , ! I will make sure those things happen. •

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Bible Class Morning Worship.,..11: Evening Worship.

JohnH. Cox-734.455.: No Law but Love, No Creed hit Christ, No book but the Bible!

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33640 Michigan Ave. • Wayne, MI

N E W H O P E (Between Wayne ad. & Merriman Rd.)

B A P T I S T (734) 728-2180

C H U R C H Virgil Humes, Pastor

Sunday School 9: JO a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 &• 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. .

Wednesday Children, Youth 6- Adult Bible Study 7:00 -8:oo p.m.

and The CCF Family would C a n t o n C h r i s t i a n F e l l o w s h i p >><"• to invite you to,,.. '

Where the Word is Relevant, People are Loved and Christ is the Key"

Join us for Worship Service at 10:30am Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation: 9:00am

Located at 6S00 N. Wayne Rd. • Westland, Ml Between Ford Head and Warren Read

InsUa Boed Shepherd Church 734-721'9322

It's not abont Religion, it's about Relationships.

Come to a place tihere iket an changed, fa^es are mode itlwic and miniifry is real/

CATHOLIC

ST. ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH T r a d i t i o n a l L a t i n M a s s

St. Anne 's A c a d e m y - G r a d e s K - 8

23310 Joy Road • R e d f o r d , Michigan 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121

Mass Schedule:

F i rs t F r i . 7:00 p.m. F i rs t Sat. 9:30 a.m. Sun. Masses 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

Tuesdays at 7:00 R M .

ST. GENEVIEVE R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U R C H & S C H O O L

2 9 0 1 5 J a m i s o n A v e . • L ivon ia East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile & Schoolcraft Rds.

MASS: Mori., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. TUBS. 7:00 p.m. • Sat, 5 p.m.

Sun. &:30 & 10:00 a.m. 412:00 noon 7 3 4 - 4 2 7 * 5 2 2 0

RESURRECTION CATHOUC CHURCH 48755 Warren Rd., Canton, Michigan 48187

4 5 1 - 0 4 4 4 REV. RICHARD A. PERFETTO

Weekday Masses Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Sunday • 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

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First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth 1100 W. A n n A i b o r M L P l y m o u t h , M I

7 3 4 - 4 5 3 - 0 9 7 0 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Wed. Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 p.m. Reading Room 550 South Main

Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-l:00 p.m. 7 3 4 - 4 5 3 - 1 6 7 6

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PLYMOUTH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 4S8Q1W. Ann Arbor Road • (734) 453-1625

Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M.

Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN: 465-3196

M t . H o p e C o n g r e g a t i o n a l C h u r c h

30330 Schoolcraft Livonia • 734-425-7280 (Between Middlebelt & Merriman)

Summer worship 9:30 a.m. Worship service

Nursery Care Available

'The Church You've Always Longed For."

I I M I L L ) M M I I O D I W

"Building Healthy Families..."

9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

•Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs •Adult Education

•Child-Care Provided

Pastors: Dr. Dean Kiump, Rev. Deborah Thomas

First United Methodist Church Ji of Plymouth

1 ^ 1 45201 North Territorial Road

(Wosl o| ShcKIon Rocui) V ( 7 3 4 ) 4 5 3 - 5 2 8 0

Clarenceville United Methodist 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia

474-3444 Pastor James E. Britt

Worship Services 8:45 & 11:15 A M Sunday Eve. Bible Study 6:00 PM

Nursery Provided S u n d a y S c h o o l 10 A M

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United Methodist Church 10000 Beech Daly, Redford

Between Plymouth and W. Chicago Bob & Dtana Goudle, Co-Pastors

313-937-3170

ST. MATTHEW'S UNITED METHODIST

30900 Six Mile Rd. (Bet. Merriman & Middlebelt) Rev. Mary Margaret Eckhardt, Pastor

10:00 A.M. Worship & Church School

www.gbgm-umc.org/stmatthews-llvonis Nursery Provided * 734 -422 -6038

Air Condit ioned Sanctuary

Summer Worship Schedule 1 0 : 0 0 a.m.

9:15 a .m. Children's Choir Practice and Fel lowship Cafe w i th

Continental Breakfast Treats

Handicap Accessible

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NEWBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Stephen Ministry Congregation 36500 Ann Arbor Trail

between Wayne & Newburgh Rds.

734-422-0149 W o r s h i p S e r v i c e

a n d S u n d a y S c h o o l

9 : 1 5 a . m . & 1 1 : 0 0 a . m .

Rev. Terry W. Allen Rev. Barbara E. Welbaum

visit our website: www.newburgume.org

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• ST. TIMOTHY PRESBYTERIAN 1 ' CHURCH, USA 16700 Newbunih Road 1M*{734)464^844

Adult Education: 9:00 a.m.

Summer Worship: 10:00 a.m.

http://www.StTimothyPCUSA.org

Rev. Dr. Janet Noble-Richardson, Pastor

GENEVA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) a i u 5835 Sheldon Rd., Canton

•* J L \ (734) 459-01)13 " * Sunday Worship & Sunday School ' flyfr * 9:00 a.m, 411:00 a.m.

'(/«•.« July & August 10:00 a,m. Education For Ail Agee

Chlldcare Provided • Handicapped Accessible

Resources for Hearing and Sight Impaired

www.BenevaehLirci.org

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Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church (USA) 9601 Hubbard at W, Chicago, Livonia, Ml

(between Merriman S Farmington Rds.)

©> (734) 422-0494

Contemporary Service 9:00 am

Traditional Service 10:30 am

Nursery Care Provided

We Welcome You To A Full Program Church

Rev. Richard Peters, Pastor Rev. Kellie Bohlman, Associate Pastor

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main & Church • (734) 453-6464

PLYMOUTH WORSHIP SERVICES

8 : 3 0 , 9 : 3 0 & 11:00 a . m .

Dr. James Skimlns Rev. Richard Jones Senior Minister Associate Minister

to All Rev. Mary Jean Bird Associate Minister

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NATIVITY UNITED CHURCH 0? CHRIST 9435 Henry Ruff at West Chicago

Livonia 48150* 421-5406 Rev. Larry Hoxey, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Worship

Service and Youth Classes

Nursery Care Available

-WELCOME-©

M B E L L C R E E K • 4 B C O M M U N 1 T Y C H U R C H

Casual, Contemporary, Excellent Children's

Program

M e e t s a t F r a n k l i n H . S . in L i v o n i a o n J o y R o a d

(Between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads) a t 1 0 : 0 0 a . m .

7 3 4 - 4 2 5 - 1 1 7 4 Join us for coffee, bagels and

aonuts ai e service!

L I r H I K W ( M l R( H M I S S O I k l

C h r i s t O u r S a v i o r L u t h e r a n C h u r c h

Rev. Luther A. Werth, Senior Pastor Rev, Robert Bayer, Assistant Pastor

With Jesus Christ, love really can be all it was meant to bel E a r l y C h i l d h o o d C e n t e r

Register now for Fall child care and preschool (734-513-8413)

Sunday Worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am

Sunday School at 9:45 am

Staffed Nursery for young children every Sunday

734-522-6830 t L o c a t i o n

1 4 1 7 5 F a r m i n g t o n R o a d ( jus t n o r t h of I -96 )

www.christoursavior.org

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD

25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 313-532-2266 REDFORDTWP.

Worship Service 9:15 & 11:00 A.M.

Sunday School

9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Nursery Provided

The Rev.Timothy P. Halboth, Sailor Pastor The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Hafootfi, Assistant Pastor

H0SANNA-TAB0R LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-2424

Rev. Steve Eggers Worship Services

8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a jn .

Bible Claas and Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Christian School

Pre-Kindergarten-8th tirade For more information call

313-937-2233

R i s e n C h r i s t L u t h e r a n 46250 Ann Arbor Road (1 Mile West of Sheldon) Plymouth • 453-5252

8:15 a.m.-Worship 9:30 a.m.-Sunday School

(Adults & Children)

10:45 a.m.-Worship Pastor David Martin

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN Church & School 5885 Venoy 1 BIH, N. of Ford Rd„ Westland 425-0260

Divine Worship 8 & 11:00 A.M. Bible Class & SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. Monday Evening Service 7:00 P.M.

Kurt E. Lambart, Pastor Richard Schumacher, Principal/Youth Director

+ SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

32430 Ann Arbor Traii • Westiand, M l 734 422-5550

Sunday Bible Study • 9am Sunday Worship Service 10am

Rev. DavW W. Pastor

G r a c e L u t h e r a n C h u r c h 46001 Warren Road • .just west of Canton-Center

Sunday Worship at 9:30 am

Sunday School at 10:45 am

734-414-7422 Our mission at Grace Lutheran /'$ to mate, tacit am/:

send (Mdrapfes wfto sfw Christ with ill people.

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ST. PAUL'S 6V, LUTt)€RAN CfrURCl) & s c D o o l

17810 Farmington R o a d • Livonia • (734) 261-1360 May thru October • Monday Night Service • 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship Services

" 8:30 a.m.& 11:00 a.m. Pastor James Hoff

Pastor Eric Stelnbrenner

T imo thy Lutheran Church 8820 Wayne Rd.

(Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road) Livonia • 427-2290 Sandra Daily, Pastor

9:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 10:00 a.m. Family Worship (Nursery Avail.)

h t tp :Wwww.t imothy l ivon ia .com

H M S t O I ' M I ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH m n • ' | 16360 Hubbard Road vSLm) Livonia, Michigan 48154 \ T / 421-8451

9:30 A".M Holy Eucharist Wed (Sept-May) 6:00 P.M Dinners Classes Saturday 5:00 P.M Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45 & 10:00 A.M Holy Eucharist Sun. (Sept,--May) 10:00 A . M Sunday St

Sunday Morning - Nursery Care Available w m v . s t a r i d r e w s c h u r c h . n e t

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FAITH COVENANT CHURCH 14 Mile Road and Drake. Farmington Hil ls

(248) 661-9191 Sunday Worship

and Children's Church 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 11:00 a.m. Traditional

Child Care provided for all services

Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups

SfimRD B l i Ctori

40000 Six Mi le Road "just west of 1-275'

Nor thv i l l e , M I

248-374-7400 Dr. James R McGuIrs, Pastor

Traditional Worship and Sunday School

7:55, 10:15, 11:30 A.M. Contemporary Worship

9:05 A.M. Nursery Provided During All

Morning Worship Services

Evening Service • 7 : 0 0 P . M .

Services Broadcast 11:00 A.M. Sunday

WMUZ 560 AM

Oespi te all of the timesaving technologies at our disposal, from fast-food to fax machines, most of us feel more hurried and harried than ever before. Recently, I had the experience of walking across a beautiful college campus and noticing a newly erected sculpture. My first impulse was to say to myself, "Don't stop to look at it now, you don't have the t ime." Then i realized that I honestly didn't need to be in such a hurry, and that an extra minute or two to look at this work of art wasn't going to negatively impact my day. On the contrary, slowing down to enjoy this artwork impacted my day in a very positive way. A wise man has said that the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time. But, we can't enjoy the passage of time if we are forever trying to beat the clock. Today's lifestyle is fast paced; however, slowing down and enjoying God's beauty, such as watching a sunset, or just sitting outside and watching the birds, can be relaxing, and is beneficial to our well-being. There are countless things that we can see or do to make our lives more enjoyable and peaceful. The Bible tells us that God generously gives everything to us for our enjoyment. We should be aware and thankful to God for all the wondrous things in our lives.

|l! The flowers appear on the earth) the time oi singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove Is heard i n our land* - R.S.V. S o n g of S o l o m o n 2:12

Slow Down and

Enjoy Life!

www.hometowhlife<com Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, September 11,2003 (*C7)(OF)

Announcing the winners of the NHWSMPERS Oasis Golf Center and The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers

International Literacy Day Student Contest ,, e'd like to thank all of the students who entered the Oasis Golf Center/Observer & Eccentric Newspapers International Literacy Day Contest. International Literacy Day was observed on September 8 f 2 0 0 3 and we wanted,

; ; to display true literacy in action from our youth. We asked contestants to draw an editorial cartoon, write an essay about what literacy means or write a news story about the world losing all its written documents. There were so many excellent entries that it was difficult to select the winners, but here they are:

GRADES 2 - 3 Category: Editorial Cartoon 1st Place Alyssa Swigart, Baldwin Elementary, Rochester Honorable Mention Daniel Jackson, Webster Elementary, Livonia Category: Essay 1st Place Anne Gu, Ealy Elementary, West Bloomfield Honorable Mention Benjamin Langer, Our Lady of Good Council, Canton

GRADES 4 - 6 Category: Editorial Cartoon 1st Place — — Lawren Dame, Tonda Elementary, Canton Honorable Mention (Tie) — Cosette Giradot, C.S.C.S., Canton

and Kayvaughn Edwards, Mt. Hope Lutheran School Category: Essay 1st Place Emily Swanson, Randolph Elementary, Livonia Honorable Mention —Christopher Yang, Smith Middle School, Troy Category: News Story 1st Place Susan Imerman, Detroit Country Day School, Bloomfield Hills Honorable Mention (Tie) —Ariel Workings, Baldwin Elementary, Oakland

and Rohan Arepally, Hampton Elementary, Rochester Hills GRADES 7 ~ 9 Category: Editorial Cartoon 1st Place Sara Forbes, Warner Middle School, Farmington Hills Honorable Mention Darrel L. Davis, Mount Hope Lutheran School Category: Essay 1st Place Sean Moening, St. Genevieve School, Livonia Honorable Mention Rohit Vyas, West Middle School, Rochester Hills

GRADES 10 - 1 2 Category: Editorial Cartoon (No prizes awarded) Category: Essay 1st Place (Tie) Brian Rumao, Salem High School, Canton

and Teresa Rutecki -Divine Child High School, Plymouth Honorable Mention Karen Mado, Salem High School, Canton

Category: News Story 1st Place — Blair Brettschneider, International Academy, Birmingham

onorable Mention Ericka Rucins, Eisenhower High School, Shelby Township

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Sara Forbes

For many teenagers high school is a difficult time. We're trying to figure things out, like algebraic expressions and chemical formulas. On a personal level we're trying to figure out where we fit in and who our real friends are. We begin to ask ourselves who we are, and who we want to be.

In trying to figure things out, I 've had many painful experiences. I 've struggled with grades, battled numerous insecurities, and lost some of my best friends. Overcoming obstacles is something people deal with their entire life though. Whether you're seventeen orjseventy, challenges will arise. In coming to this realization, I found the need to seek consolation. In doing this I 've found reading and writing.

Reading allows me to see the world from another person's perspective. Literature of all kinds has given me a greater understanding of the world and the people within it. Reading has truly helped me to grow as a compassionate, accepting, and aware human being.

Writing is a way in which I express my individuality. Whether writing thoughts in a journal or letter, I find that writing causes me to feel I 've accomplished something wonderful. With words you paint a picture, and with a picture you can touch lives. Writing is a special gift; one which you can give to yourself and to others.

So whether you're in high school or a nursing home, going through good times or bad, remember that literature is like an outreached hand.. .one to

School, Plymouth

This morning, at approximately 7:45 a.m. eastern tiiAe, the computer virus most talked about this month took its demolition to an entire new extreme. This virus, called "Book Worm," was first noticed this past April, after the entire student body of Microsoft Middle School lost their homework assignments as a result of the virus taking charge of the school computers .

"Many people didn't see this coming. I think I saw it coming," says Macintosh Island historian Mary Puffin. "I work at the Mac Isle history museum, and it is my job to reach youngsters about classic literature from the 19th, 20th, and 21 st centuries. Most of these children have never seen an actual book. The ' Big Conversion,'as it was called, occurred in 2199. Books and newspapers were thrown away, because we were told that saving the world's greatest literary masterpieces to a computer was a better idea than keeping them in libraries, which took up too much space. And now it's all gone.

Today there are many people who feel the same loss that Mary Puffin feels. This morning, ail of the world's written documents, with the exception of rare antiques found in museums, were destroyed due to the Book Worm virus. Schools and business across the globe have been shut down until someone can find a way to recover two thousand years worth of knowledge.

—Blair Brettschneider, International Academy, Birmingham

Daddy and I Talk About Literacy Daddy, what does "Literacy" mean?" I asked. Daddy did not answer,

instead he took'a tube out of (the) cabinet. He pretended to be coughing and said, "Is this medicine for me? I cannot read."

I read out loud "Bengay provides soothing relief from minor arthritis pain, sore, aching and strained muscles, and backache." I didn't know what arthritis meant but I knew the creamy stuff was not for coughing. And I told Daddy so.

A few days later, I asked Daddy again. "You still haven't told me what literacy means. What's the definition anyway?"

Daddy did not answer, instead he brought a big dictionary to me and said, "I don't know how to read or use a big dictionary. Can you find the word

''literacy"?" I knew Daddy was just pretending again. But I showed him how to find the

word. The definition was "ability to read and write. Daddy said with a big smile, "Are you glad you are literate? What if you

were illiterate?" I said, "Illiteracy means Big Trouble!" —Anne Gue, Ealy Elementary, West Bloomfield

I cannot imagine life without being able to read and write. Literacy helps me in so many ways that I can't name them all, but I will try to name a few. When I read a book or a story I am taken away to another place and time. Reading newspapers, magazines, and letters inform me of recent and ongoing events.

I use writing to write a note to my parents telling them how much I love them. I also use writing to make a card for a sick relative or do my homework. Literacy enables me to read a recipe, take a test, type an email, and read the addresses of my customers on my paper route.

Without literacy I cannot go to college, get a good job, or even receive a driver's license. If I could not read I would not be able to read hazard signs or read my favorite band's name and song titles on a CD. I also would not be able to read a video game's instructions to play it.

If I cannot write I cannot keep a journal, or take notes in class. Without literacy I cannot sign and understand legal agreements, learn a new prayer, or play a game with my family like Monopoly.

As you can plainly see literacy plays a huge part in my life, from writing a simple note to taking an exam in college. I am positive literacy will help me succeed in the future.

—Sean Mpening, St Genevieve, Livonia

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ing and writing mean a lot to me in many ways. riting and reading is in every aspect of my life. Personally, when I read a book or write a story it

seems like I 'm part of the book or story. Whether I 'm in a fairy tale from my own mind, facing the miseries of slavery with Harriet Tubman, wandering the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry or facing the terror of a Stephen Kind novei.

Academically, reading and writing will help me excel through elementary, middle and high school with excellent grades like A's. Without excellent reading and writing skills I will never reach my goal to be the Churchill High School class of 2010 Valedictorian.

Professionally, my goal in life is to be a Pediatric Cardiologist. Mastering the skills of reading and writing will give me the tools to succeed in college, medical school, and internships. Once I become a practicing Pediatric Cardiologist reading and writing will help me provide sick children and infants with the best care I can offer.

Reading and writing is enjoyable, and entertaining. At times it can also be boring, and tedious. Above all reading and writing is a necessity in life. Without these skills society would have no history or future. We would not be able to read about Harriet Tubman, ancient Greece, The American Revolution, nor would we be able to visit Hogwarts, or read about adventures in outer space.

—Emily Swanson, Randolph Elementary, Livonia

Global Literacy Outage Strikes Reading is at a minimum now that books, magazines, and newspapers

have disappeared around the world. On August 10 at 9:00 a.m. when the Birmingham Library opened its doors, only today's newspapers could be read by library patrons. "I don't know what to do," shrieked librarian July Rush.

Librarians, teachers and booksellers around the globe are out of jobs. "I 've cut back 90% of my staff," stated Borders manager Tom Cook. "There are no books to sell, only CDs." similar cuts are soon expected in other industries.

Birmingham Mayor Joey Decker can't find any city records. "How can I do my job without documents?" asked Mr. Decker.

Famous German singer, Ann Shel ley now lacks music for her upcoming concert at the Opera House. "Without my music, I can't perform," complained Ms. Shelley.

People can't even pray. The Bible, the Torah and the Koran are gone. "Why has God punished us like this?" wondered Rabbi David Cohn. "Is the Almighty telling us that we must use the Internet?"

Professor Gary Inland expected something like this to happen. "People are always thinking today is the only day that matters, that their, generation is the only one that counts." We act like we don't need to know the past.

Governments worldwide decided to teach citizens a lesson to show what a day would be like without the printed word. We learned what it was like to be without our computers during the recent blackout, now we'll learn what it is like without books.

—Susan Imerman, Detroit Country Day School, Bloomfield Hills

During a normal day of school a student will encounter thousands of letters that he or she must "decode" in order to be successful. The letters, arranged with spaces and punctuation, make up the language they understand. The students who understand the language are able to keep pace with the class. However, for every couple of kids that can read and write there is one student that is illiterate. Illiteracy is simply not being able to read or write. However being illiterate is not simple at all.

Once a student learns how to read and write, he or she takes the abilities for granted. Most likely he or she will carry those skills for the rest of his or her life. Unfortunately, many of today's adults were unable to learn how to read and write as a child. That is why it is important for the world to recognize that literacy begins at an early age. Reading and writing for a four-year old is much easier than for a forty-four-year old.

For me, being able to read and write makes the biggest difference in my life. I cannot imagine how my life (would) change if I lost those valuable powers. School, work, communication with friends, and daily life all depend on literacy. Everything we do is intertwined with this ability.

The world leaders of today must take action and make an effort towards reducing illiteracy across the globe. For a better tomorrow, there is no bettej time to start than today.

—Brian Rumao, Salem High School, Canton

Brian Rumao is our Grand Prize winner of the Literacy Day Contest and will be awarded a $100 savings bond for his essay

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kick out of it. I here all of their gardening stories, so it's kind of nice."

Mike has always enjoyed gardening since he was a child. "My father (Jim Murphy) always did it and the two of us enjoyed it," Mike said. "Since I can remember, I was always out, helping him."

Parents J i m and Eileen once lived in Livonia. They heard about the contest, and entered the contest for Mike, e-mailing the Observer a photo of the plant.

Second place went to Kerry Hlady of Canton with a sun-flower that sprouted to 12 feet, 5 1 / 2 inches.

Denise Hlady, Kerry's wife, said Kerry used banana peels to help fortify the soil with potassium. "He also used phos-phorous and nitrogen," Denise said. Water, sunshine and fer-tilizer are the keys to the Hladys' growing success, she said.

"We used lots of water, good soil, and we've had someone come out and cultivate it every year in the spring," Denise said. 'We tried peat moss this year. It's good soil with good nutrients."

Third place went to Tom Przebienda of Dearborn, who is in the process of moving to a new home in Livonia. Przebienda grew a 12-foot plant in front of his home.

He says he has a "green thumb" when it comes to growing sunflowers.

"I use a little TLC and a little fertilizer," Przebienda said. He

. found out about the contest f rom a relative, Janice Teague of Westland, who sent an entry form to him.

The plant sits among what once were 60 sunflowers, b u t you wonder who needs high-end seeds f rom a superstore when you hear his story.

"I bought a package of mammoth sunflowers»for 10 cents from ACO," Przebienda said.

Przebienda hopes for bigger, better plants at his new home, which has 3 / 4 acre on it. "It's beautiful and we'll be starting a garden there," Przebienda said.

TALLEST SUNFLOWER HEAD

Jill Goryca of Livonia, along with sisters Dawn and Renee, entered the contest after grow-ing sunflowers and other veg-etables at the community gar-dens at Greenmead Historical Village in Livonia. "We fertil-

'My husband puts good ener-gy and love into it, like I do. We just enjoy doing things the right way.' Barb Pasid Livonia resident

ized every two weeks with na t -ural fertilizer (Espoma)," Jill said. The family used three 24-foot wide lots to grow their produce.

Mary Goryca, mother of the three girls, said they also grow tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, pumpkins and beans.

The girls all enjoy growing the plants.

"When we came out, we watered a lot," said Dawn.

"On t h e hot days, they really need the water." Renee adds, "It's fun to get produce and carrots. I like corn, tomatoes and cucumbers. They're f u n to eat." .

Mary Goryca said she encourages t h e girls to garden. "I want t h e m to learn how to grow their own vegetables," Goryca said. "They learn a few things, like wha t they can plant to help another plant grow, like peppers and beans. They also help with canning tomatoes."

Gardeners also exchange ideas at the community gar-den, Goryca said. "It's nice to have them close by," she said. "You learn f rom them."

Kayla Jakel, 7, of Garden City, finished second at 16 inches. The sunflower sprout-ed in the south side of the yard, away f rom any trees, back behind t h e garage.

Wi th all the sunlight it gets, the p lant can't help b u t grow. It also helps tha t Kayla uses the same seeds f rom last year.

Those seeds were obtained f rom a neighbor, Yvonne Cline, several years ago, who asked Kayla if she wanted to grow a sunflower, said Kayla's mother Paula.

W h e n asked what she did to get it to grow so large, Kayla said: "Water it."

Her mothe r Paula also helped. "We also fertilized it with Miracle-Gro, and we hoped tha t the birds and the squirrels didn' t eat it and tha t the winds didn't blow it away," Paula said. "We watered it, fertilized it and hoped it grew."

Behind the garage are also tomatoes, corn and pumpkins Paula, her husband A1 and Kayla enjoy, while Kayla also enjoys cucumbers, said he r mother.

Paula enjoys gardening

because it means "being out-doors." "You reap the rewards as they grow," she said.

Third place went to Cathy Johnson of Garden City for her seed head of jus t u n d e r 15 inches.

"I planted a bunch, b u t only one took off," Johnson said. Her husband Scott p u t manure down a round the sun-flowers, black-eyed susans, hostas and lilies in the land-scape area in t h e backyard tha t houses t h e sunflower.

"I kept working on it and checking on it," Cathy said.

Johnson, a graphic design-er, loves sunflowers, and enjoys taking photos of them. "They're so unique."

Other contestants enjoy their sunflowers and the i r gardens.

Ron Brzuch of Canton grew a sunflower to 11 feet, 11 inch-es in height. H e used Miracle-Gro this year along the sou th side of his house where t h e 20-plus sunflowers get plenty of sun.

"They look good against t h e house," Brzuch said. "It's something you can put in and it looks good wi th the rest of the garden." Tomatoes, cucumbers, brussel sprouts and broccoli grow nearby.

He uses leaves and grass in the fall to help fort i fy the soil.

Barb Pasid and f ton Frank jus t moved to Livonia ii|^ December. One of their .sun-flowers grew to 11 feet,-.6 inch-es.

Their garden is organic.^ Even the water is filtered t o assure the cleanest water pos-sible is used. They compos t and use AG Grand fertilizer.

Barb said the natural foods and sunl ight he lp the sun - ' flower grow.

She was b o r n and raised in Poland. "My mother was always par t icular about any-th ing organic," Barb said. Ron, a ret ired design engineer with Ford Moto r Co., installed a water f i l t rat ion system with a 12-step process to create a spring water.

They grow buckwheat in small trays, which is what they enjoy fo r breakfast . The couple also grows beets, turnips, carrots, pears, kale, beans and herbs .

The soil is alkalized first, then what Barb calls an "excellent" pea t moss is added and slightly mixed.

"My h u s b a n d puts good energy and love into it, like I do," Barb said.

"We ju s t enjoy doing things the right way," Barb said. "We do things according to the cycles of the ear th and the moon."

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• 'No bread' offered for those on the low-

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"No bread" sandwiches are now available at the Vineyards Cafe & Catering in Farmington Hills. The sand-wiches are prepared with crisp f lat wedges of lettuce, which replace the bread. There are 84 different No Bread sandwiches to choose from, including nine vegetar-ian versions.

The No Bread sandwiches are modeled after the Atkins Diet. Ron Asmar, the owner of Vineyards, lost more.-than 50 pounds on that diet.

He began offering the sandwiches to friends, and . now, the sandwiches are on his menu.

The Vineyards is located at 32418 Northwestern Hwy. in Farmington Hills, between 13 and 14 Miie roads.

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The cookoff will be held the same day as a Ride-In Motorcycle Bike Show. Visitors can sample the chili for $1 a sample. Proceeds support local children's char-ities.

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Jeremiah Brown of Petoskey and Mark Donovan of Westland, two members of the 2002-03 Salon team at Schoolcraft College, prepared dishes this sum-mer in one of the demonstration kitchens inside the new VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College. VisTaTech will be the site of this year's Culinary Extravaganza on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Culinary Extravaganza Fund-raiser features gourmet treats at Schoolcraft College

If you haven't seen the new VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College, then you'll have a chance to feast your eyes on the new $27 million facility and indulge in gourmet delights at t h e college's annual Culinary Extravaganza, Sunday, Sept. 21.

The celebration of gourmet foods and fine beverages takes place 2-5 p.m., with all proceeds suppor t ing student scholar-ships.

Restaurants such as Detroit's Small Plates and Tom's Oyster Bar are among the approximately 6 0 eateries and bever-age houses tha t will have samples of their most exciting offerings ready for event patrons. Others include Zoup, the Elite Catering Co., Schoolcraft's own American Harvest Restaurant , West Warren Bakery, Z u m b a Mexican Grille, Embassy Suites, Garden of Eatin,

Bonfire Bistro and Brewery, La Shish and Station 885.

L. Mawby Vineyards, Vine 2 Wine Custom Winery, Pelee Island Winery and the A.H.D. Vintners, Ltd. will br ing abundant samples of their products.

Patrons can vote for their favorite / restaurant or s top in at f ree wine-tasting seminar 2:30-3:15 p.m. Alive auction will present b idders with food-related packages, and tickets to a raffle drawing

could leave the lucky winner with a Tahitian pearl ring, a 32-inch flat-panel JVC television or a tour of the Pelee Island Winery and overnight stay. Other auction items include a hot air balloon ride; a private ice skating party for 4 0 ; RedWings and Lions tickets; gift certifi-

cate to attend t h e Mawby Vineyards Annual Summer Picnic in August 2004; a two-night stay on Mackinac Island's Mission Point Resort; a five-course din-ner for eight p repared by the Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts Department; tick-ets to the Shaw Festival; dinner for six with wine in your home prepared by Station 885; a culinary weekend at The Farm to cook and eat; and a weekend package for four at Pelee Island Winery.

Culinary Extravaganza 2 0 0 3 tickets are $50 per person. Raffle tickets are $5 each or three fo r $10. Complimentary valet parking will be available in the North Parking Lot 1-6 p.m.

What: Schoolcraft College's Culinary Extravaganza 2003 When: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 Where: VisTaTech Center at the col-lege, 18600 Haggerty Road, between Six and Seven Mile roads, just west of 1-275 Tickets: $50 per person. Raffle tick-ets are $5 each or three for $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, cali the Schoolcraft Development Office at (734) 462-4670. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and checks are accepted.

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Lambert Bridge features merlot and more 1 n Sonoma County, Calif., there's a phenom-1 enon known as the "winemaking family." ® One such is the winemaking combo and

husband and wife t e a m of Jul ia and Bob Iaiitosca. [ Jul ia makes wine in the ' * Dry Creek Valley at Lambert

BBridge Winery, while Bob concentrates on sparkling wines at Gloria Ferrer in t h e Carneros district.

We recently visited with Julia at Lamber t Bridge, the winery n a m e d after the his-toric, single-lane, trestle bridge connecting/Dry Creek Road with West Side Drive in the Dry Creek Wiley.

Jul ia sources grapes from three estate vineyards and 18 growers throughout Sonoma

County. She works closely wi th the growers in the vineyard to identify and cultivate the fla-vor arid aroma profile of each variety. She

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In a tasting of wines from several individ-ual vineyards located in the nor th and south, as well as east and west, in Dry Creek Valley, Julia illustrated flavor and a roma differences that provide he r with a palette of components from which she then blends a wine that exhibits a balance of flavors and textures.

Merlot from northern Dry Creek Valley showed fresh, juicy fruit with refreshing acid-

ity. A merlot f rom the south, where the cli-mate is a bit cooler, provided rich, voluptuous flavors with r ipe tannins tha t add structure to the final blend.

Cabernet sauvignon f rom an eastern hill-side, tha t gets the afternoon sun, showcased a plush, rich, gentle frui t profile. Western

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In the illustrious history of red wines, the chapter dubbed Syrah v. ; Shiraz gets longer. Syrah is the n a m e used for the grape in France and ; most wineries in California. Shiraz is genetically the same grape b u t the • name used in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Take a global i taste tour wi th these winners of our recent taste-off. ;

• California Syrah: 2001 Beckmen Purisma Mountain Vineyard \ ($38); 2 0 0 0 Laetitia ($25); 2001 Beckmen Estate ($22); and 2 0 0 1 Hess Select ($14). • i

• Australian Shiraz: 2002 Yellow Tail Reserve ($13); 2 0 0 2 • McWilliam's Hanwood Estate ($12); and 2001 Bulletin Place ($8).

• South African Shiraz: 2 0 0 0 Fleur du Cap ($13). • French Syrah: (Languedoc-Roussillon): 2001 Domaine Miguel ($9). All wines ment ioned are available in the met ro Detroit area. If a retail-

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Get fresh with peach salsa and seasonal pasta BY J.M. HIRSCH ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

This t ime of year it should be a felony not to shop at farmers ' markets and f a r m stands.

As summer winds down, the season's bes t produce is beck-oning, f r o m sweet ears of corn and beefy tomatoes t o t iny hot peppers wi th snap, and melons of every shape and color.

Before long the apples will be fall ing and but te rnut squashes will be piled high. After t ha t we're back to t h e plastic-tasting produce of win-ter, l ament ing what we should have ea ten more of dur ing summer .

So waste no time. This is food at its freshest, and season-ings almost are an insult. We have become so used to bad grocery-store produce we for-get how easy it is to cook when the ingredients are a t thei r finest.

Our farmers 'market , which opens early on Saturdays along a closed-off street t ha t borders the Statehouse, is jus t hit t ing its stride.

J u n e and July can be slim mon ths in New Hampshire , b u t in August and September we feast.

O n a recent weekend, I arrived a t t h e market as early as I could drag myself from bed. T h e bes t tomatoes and salad greens go fast, so I make a point of being among t h e first to poke through the stalls of produce and fresh-baked breads.

My favorite organic fa rmer already had a crowd gathered at her s tand, around which were clustered bushels of mel-ons - yellow, striped, water and hoiieydew - and quar t s of tar t yellow p lums and sweet peach-es.

The eggplants were gor-geous. Combined wi th a box of her bruised canning tomatoes (so ripe they practically oozed), a touch of Chianti and a bi t of basil f r o m my garden, they would make an unbelievable pasta sauce.

In winter I would s immer such a sauce long, adding more seasonings and letting it

reduce to concentrate the fla-vors. But this produce needs no reduction. A quick toss in the saute pan is all it takes.

Further down the row of stalls another farmer offers corn he brought in from the field just the day before. Next t o the corn is a wicker basket of ho t peppers, tiny red and green firecrackers.

I don't ask the varieties. Who cares? They are destined for a salsa with more of the first farmer's tomato seconds, a few of her peaches and a bit of parsley and cilantro f rom m y garden. A little fresh corn wouldn't hurt, either.

Cooking is so much easier (and fester) when you take your cues from the seasons. There is no excuse (including t ime) not to cook fresh when our raw ingredients are this good.

Want a quick pasta dish you'll never forget? Crush (lit-erally, with your hands) fresh tomatoes over a bowl of warm pasta. Tear in some basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.

That's it. I t will be so much better than anything from a jar.

Or for something with a bi t of a Mexican flair, try peach salsa.

Toss it with pasta, scoop it with nachos or spoon it over a burri to filled with beans and sauteed onions.

If you've got tomatoes to spare, t ry them with eggplant and onions for a quick pasta sauce. This sauce also would be good tossed with brown rice and beans and topped with grated cheese.

In the salsa, add hot peppers according to taste.

Keep in mind tha t the seeds add heat, so remove them if you like it mild. For this recipe, I use two habaneros (with most seeds removed) for a mild salsa.

I also like to use a variety of tomatoes, such as yellow and Roma, to give the salsa more visual appeal.

When they are in season, try substituting apples for the peaches. Also, add one or two ears of corn kernels.

PEACH SALSA

1 pound very ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into quarters

2 peaches, pitted and cut into * quarters

\ large Spanish onion, coarsely diced

Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, diced

(leaves only) 3 tablespoons fresh parsley,

diced (leaves only) 1 teaspoon fresh dill, diced Hot peppers, diced, to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse in 1-second intervals to combine and dice all ingredients. It will take about 20 pulses to get the ingredients well blended. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Makes about 3 cups. Keeps for 1 week refrigerated.

SEASONAL PASTA SAUCE

1 large Spanish onion, diced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive

oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into

1-inch chunks . 3 pounds very ripe tomatoes, cut

into large chunks 'A cup red wine (Chianti and Shi- •

razare nice) Salt and freshly ground black

pepper, to taste 'Acup fresh basil leaves, torn

Combine the onion, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over a medium-high flame. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until onion is just translucent and the garlic is fragrant. Stir frequently to ensure onions and garlic don't burn. Add the eggplant and saute, stir-ring frequently, about 10 min-utes, or until eggplant begins to soften. Add the tomatoes and red wine. Bring to a strong simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, sprinkle with basil leaves. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

J.M. Hirsch can bee-mailed at jhirsch@ap.org.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Vegetables are at their peak, and their flavor can be enhanced more by the simple use of aromatic herbs than by com-plicated cooking in this dish of green beans, tomatoes and herbs.

Celebrate with your fresh produce This is t h e t ime of year when

ingredients go f rom the garden to the table without much h u m a n intervention. Vegetables are at their peak, and their flavor can be enhanced more by the simple use of aromatic herbs than by complicated cooking.

Herbs and spices boost no t only flavor b u t health. They are rich in powerful phytochemi-cals, the p lant substances t ha t can protect against a wide range of cancers, heart disease and other chronic diseases.

T h e cancer-protective antioxidant power of herbs and spices is at least as great as tha t of fruits and vegetables.

Each herb and spice is dis-tinctive in the particular phy-tochemicals it contains. Oregano, for example, contains quercetin, which has strong antioxidant properties and may be especially protective against breast , ovarian and endometr ial cancers. A recent U.S. Depar tment of Agriculture study shows tha t oregano offers the most antiox-idant activity of all herbs examined: 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples, 30 t imes more than potatoes and 12 times more than oranges.

I n addit ion to providing great heal th benefits, herbs and spices - particularly when

used fresh - bring out the fla-vor and richness of any dish and brighten up bland foods. Studies show that fresh herbs are probably more potent in their health-protective powers than their dried alternatives. And because they provide a n intense taste, less salt is neces-sary.

Oregano, a member of the mint family, has a slightly p u n -gent taste t ha t holds up well in highly-seasoned dishes. Choose bright green, fresh-looking bunches with no sign of wilt ing or yellowing.

Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up t o three days. Oregano goes extremely well with toma-to-based dishes.

Basil also belongs to the mint family. Fresh basil has a pungent flavor sometimes described as a cross between licorice and cloves.

Basil has significant levels of vitamins A and C. It is also considered an immune s t imu-lant and contains protective phytochemicals that are thought to have cancer-delay-ing properties, especially wi th breast tumors.

Refrigerate basil, wrapped in slightly d a m p paper towels and then in a plastic bag, for u p to 4 days. Or refrigerate a bunch of basil, s tems down, in a glass of water with a plastic bag over the leaves for up to a week,

changing t h e water every two days.

Both basil and oregano are classic seasonings for toma-toes. They complement green beans as well as each other in the following dish.

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND

HERBS

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 small onion, minced 1 large ripe tomato, diced orlfe

can (14 ounces) diced toma-toes (drained)

1 teaspoon minced fresh basil" (1/2 teaspoon dried)

1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano (1/2 teaspoon dried)

3U pound trimmed green beans Salt and freshly ground black •

pepper, to taste

In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute 5 minutes. Add tomato, basil and oregano. Cook 2 minutes. Add green beans. Cover and cook 6 min-utes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 55 calories, 1 g. total fat (less than 1 g. saturated fat), 10 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. protein, 2 g. dietary fiber, 10 g. sodium.

Recipe courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research.

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Amjerican'comfort food according to Laura Yee, senior editor, m , a recent issue of Restaurants & Institutions.

Yee says tha t meat loaf in its most basic form-ground beef, seasoned, baked and sliced - is being joined on restaurant menus by its contemporary cousins. Chefs are updat ing the loaf with all kinds of ingredi-ents - f rom chiles to horserad-ish, mushrooms and more.

Since restaurants are a good indicator of food trends tha t are destined to trickle down to the family dinner table, take this cue f rom the restaurants and use it in your kitchen. With the addition of jus t a few other ingredients, a basic mea t loaf mixture can be enjoyed Southwest-style, Greek-style or Italian-style. Easy, fun and so delicious!

When preparing meat loaf at home, these tips ensure a moist, juicy meat loaf every time.

• Mix ingredients lightly, but thoroughly.

Overmixing causes a firm, compact loaf.

• Bake mea t loaf on a rack in a broiler pan to allow juices to drip away from the loaf.

• Bake meat loaf until it is cooked through (160°F, medi-um). Do not overbake or it can be dry. I

nsert an instant-read ther-mometer into the center of the meat loaf to check the internal temperature.

If you're lucky enough to

have leftovers, either freeze them for later use or t ry one of the serving selections below.

Basic meat loaf sandwich: Layer sliced meat loaf on whole-grain bread with grainy mustard and sauteed onions or with barbecue sauce and deli coleslaw.

Southwest meat loaf que-sadilla: Top flour tortilla with meat loaf slice, chopped cilantro and pre-shredded Mexican cheese. Top with sec-ond tortilla and heat in non-stick skillet until lightly browned on both sides, turning once. Serve with salsa and sour cream or avocado slices.

Italian Meatloaf Pasta Toss ; Cut meat loaf into cubes. Toss with cooked rigatoni, Italian vegetables (use frozen and cook according to package directions; drain) and favorite prepared.pasta sauce. Heat through.

Greek Meatloaf in a Pita: Cut Pita pockets in half. Place meat loaf slice in each half. Serve with crumbled feat and cucumber-yogurt sauce or cucumber ranch dressing, and chopped tomatoes.

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2 pounds ground beef 1 cup soft bread crumbs 3A cup finely chopped onion % cuf> milk 1egg 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt

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ake one hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes to medium doneness (160°F) or until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color.

Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into slices. Makes 6-8 servings.

Nutrition information per serving (1/6 of recipe): 340 calo-ries; 31g protein; 7g carbohy-drate; 20g fat; 925mg sodium; 139mg cholesterol; 5.6mg niacin; 0.4mg vitamin B6; 2.9mcg vitamin Bl2; 3.4mg iron; 7-3mgzinc.

Get creative with pigs in a blanket Need a creative boost for a weeknight supper?

Impress your kids and their friends with a long-time favorite - Easy Pigs in Blankets. You'll be pleased with new simplified directions. Once you have the Bisquick batter mixed and formed into a rectangle on a foil-lined cookie, sheet, ask one child to sprinkle with shredded cheese and then ask your other helpers to press the hot dogs about an inch apart into the dough. Bake for approximately 15 minutes. Once out of the oven, cut the bread between the ho t dogs so each has its own blanket. What could be more fun than eating what you helped make?

EASY PIGS IN BLANKETS

1 cup Bisquick mix 'A cup milk i egg 1 package (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar

cheese {1 cup} 5 hot dogs.

Heat oven to 4002 F. Place aluminum foil on cookie sheet. Spray foil with cook-ing spray.

Stir Bisquick mix, milk and egg until blended. Spread batter on cookie sheet to

make 10-by-4-inch rectangle; sprinkle with cheese. Place hot dogs on batter about an inch apart; hot dog ends will not be on batter. Press slightly into bat-ter, but do not cover with batter.

Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 3 minutes; cut between hot dogs so each "pig" has its own "blan-ket." 5 servings.

Recipe courtesy of General Mills.

Make fresh tuna salad, Mediterranent-styfe MARINATED FRESH TUNA SALAD

2 large garlic cloves % teaspoon salt 1'/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet paprika % teaspoon freshly ground pep-

per 3 teaspoons extra, virgin olive oil,

divided 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar \ cup fat-free, low-sodium chick-

en broth lU pound fresh tuna, in 1-inch

slices 6 cups romaine lettuce, cut

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nish (optional)

Coarsely chop garlic. Add salt. Continue chopping until garlic is minced and moist, 2 to 3 min-utes. Place in a small bowl. Mix in cumin, paprika, pepper, and 2 teaspoons oil. Mix in vinegar and broth. Set aside.

Rub fish on both sides with remaining oil. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

(If not non-stick, first spray pan lightly with oil.) Sear fish for 1 minute. Turn and sear fish On second side for 1 minute. Trans-fer tuna to plate.

Pour the marinade into the pan and bring just to a boil. Add fish. Reduce heat to a simmer, so liquid barely bubbles. Cook until fish is no longer red in center, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer fish to a container. Add mari-nade and let cool to room tem-perature. Refrigerate at least 6 hours (or up to 4 days) before using.

Shortly before serving the salad, cook potatoes in water until tender. Meanwhile, cut fish diagonally into bite-size pieces. Drain and cool potatoes. Divide lettuce among four plates. Cut potatoes into quarters.

Arrange one-fourth of the potatoes and fish on each plate. Spoon some marinade over the top of each serving. Add tomato garnish, if using. Serve. Makes 4 servings.

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Great fresh vegetables ele-vate mines t rone and sweet corn chowder to perfection. Other ingredients less often associated with summer soups should also be given a second look.

A light lentil and vegetable soup with eggplant and pars-ley, like many Italian soups, is quick and easy to make.

Lentils are rich in protein and have long been used as a mea t substitute.

They are popular in parts of Europe and a staple through-out much of the Middle East and India.

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prevent the cancer process from beginning, or t o s top already cancerous cells f rom becoming tumors. Lentils have a fair amount of calcium and vitamins A and B, and are a good source of iron and phos-phorus.

Unlike dried beans and other legumes, lentils don't require soaking. They also cook in less t ime than dried beans or other legumes, and have fewer calo-ries per serving than many kinds of beans.

Lentils are not used fresh, but are dried as soon as they're ripe. They should be stored air-tight at room tempera ture and will keep up to a year.

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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil . 1 medium onion, chopped ' large garlic clove, fineiy

chopped • cup green lentils

'h medium eggplant, peeled and' cut intoVinch. cubes; a b o u t l i cups *

6 cups water -\ teaspoon ground cinnamon- / '/zcup chopped flat leaf parsley \ Salt and freshly ground black

pepper, to taste. '• 2 tablespoons chopped mint

leaves, for garnish

Heat oil in a deep saucepan. Saute onion until soft, about ,4 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook for 1 minute. .

Add lentils, eggplant and water. Mix in cinnamon and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 to 35 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with some of the chopped mint and serve. Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 142 calories, 2 g. total fat (less than 1 g. saturated fat), 23 g. carbohydrate, 8 g. protein, 6 g. dietary fiber, 15 mg. sodium.

Recipe courtesy of the Ameri-can Institute for Cancer Research.

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Chocolate mousse remains a classic dessert BY THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA

H5TDE PARK, N.Y. -Chocolate mousse, besides being delectable, also has a fas-cinating history. It was first known as "mayonnaise de chocolat" ~ and, even more interesting, was invented by world-renowned French post-Impressionist painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, in the late 19th century.

Primarily famous as a bohemian artist, Toulouse-Lautrec was also an experi-enced cook, who found time to dabble in creating signature dishes.

This one was a singular suc-cess. Chocolate mousse has become a classic, traditional but still versatile, which can be served in many different ways.

Whether it's piped into deli-cate pastry shells or hollowed fruits, or served in elegant glassware, it's a favorite dessert for countless diners, ranging from those who enjoy simple desserts to unashamed "choco-holics."

Although chocolate mousse is the most popular flavor, mousses can be flavored with other ingredients, including fruit purees or juices, vanilla or flavored syrups.

To prepare a mousse with a delicate texture and flavor, the base - generally made of cooked egg yolks and sugar combined with the flavoring ingredient - should be at room temperature and liquid enough to fold together with the whipped cream or egg whites without deflating their volume.

To make chocolate mousse, you prepare the chocolate by chopping it into small pieces and melting it in a bowl set over slowly simmering water. Alternatively, you can use a microwave to melt chocolate, buVthe process should be mon-itored carefully to make sure the chocolate is not overheat-ed.

When cooled to room tem-perature, the chocolate should be pourable so that it can be easily incorporated into the base.

Eggs, both yolks and whites, are standard ingredients in most mousse recipes. When

you are separating yolks and whites, be careful to keep the whites free of all traces of yolk. For best results, prepare a sim-mering water bath ahead of time, to be ready to cook the base of egg yolks and sugar.

"Egg whites should be brought to room temperature before being whipped to achieve the greatest volume," says chef Stephane Weber, lec-turing instructor in baking and pastry arts at The Culinary Institute of America.

In addition, Weber recom-mends "a very clean bowl and whip to ensure that there are no traces of fat (found in egg yolks) present on utensils." Fat can dramatically affect egg whites' ability to be whipped to a foam because its presence slows down the process and causes a reduction in the vol-ume.

Cream should be kept very cold and whipped to soft or medium peaks just before it is incorporated. For the best vol-ume, chill the bowl and beaters before whipping the cream. Then use a rubber spatula to fold the components together, and have portion cups ready to fill with the finished mousse.

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In another bowl, whip the cream until it holds soft peaks when the whisk is turned upright.

Add one-third of the egg whites to the chocolate mixture, and gently fold until incorporat-ed. Fold in the remaining egg whites, then fold in the whipped cream until just blended.

Pipe or spoon into serving dishes, cover, and chill for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 310 cal., 5 g pro., 29 g carbo., 21 g fat, 95 mg chol., 50 mg sodium.

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The 100 favorite recipes col-lected by Brooke Dojny and Melanie Barnard in their new cookbook, A Flash in the Pan (Chronicle Books, 2003, $22.95 paperback), justify the title's hint of speed.

They are "fast, fabulous recipes in a single skillet," the book's subtitle confirms. The authors describe them as fami-ly favorites, main-course recipes including meat, poul-try, fish and meatless dishes that can be cooked from scratch in 30 minutes or less, start to finish.

This chicken dish gets a spe-cial plug. "If the number of times a dish is made is the measure of how much we like it, then this is our favorite."

With a side of plain pasta, a hunk of good bread, and a sim-ple green salad, it's the perfect midweek supper. Make a pasta with thin strands, such as cap-pellini, and swirl it into nest; add a cruet of good olive oil for

the bread; sprinkle some Gorgonzola on the salad; and it becomes a dinner fit for a Saturday night with friends, the authors say.

"What makes this simple dish so wonderful is the rain-bow of sweet pepper colors, an abundance of fresh herbs, and a splash of 'top-shelf' balsamic vinegar - the. pricey stuff that costs at least $10 per bottle and is worth every penny."

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problems We had a horrific carpenter ant manifestation in our home. We purchased the house in the fall and neither the engineering inspector nor the homeowner disclosed a carpenter ant problem. The exterminator we recently hired said the house had been ant infested for at least five years and the problem should have been disclosed prior to closing. Do we have any' recourse against the previous owner for damages to the chimney, attic and the preventable treatment that we are now obtaining.

I believe that you would have recourse under the requirements of t he Michigan seller's disclosure law and common law f raud if, in fact, it was not reasonably apparent to the engineering inspector that there was a carpenter ant problem. I would engage the services of an attorney to write the owner and tell h im what your situation is and that you expect the damages to be paid by h im or her. Good luck.

I understand that the issue of mold has gotten into commercial lending agreements. Do y o u have any knowledge of that?

I am advised that before many commercial mortgage lenders approve a purchase, they may want to make sure that toxic mold will not become a problem. Although each apparently has their own requirements, most lending contracts now ask the borrower to agree that the property has no current water damage or mold growth, that tenants have not complained about leaks or odors, and that the building complies with the State Building Code. The buyer may also have to have the property inspected annually for water damage and mold growth, establish a remediation plan to handle any problems found during the inspections, follow the Environmental Protection Agency's suggestions for inhibiting mold, and comply with any mold laws currently in effect or passed in the future.

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Cynthia Hagen takes an apple cr isp pie out of t he oven at her Bloomfield Hills home.

The smell of success Create warm fuzzies with aromas fresh from oven B Y N O R M A N P R A D Y

C O R R E S P O N D E N T

Bake cookies, Joan Downing said. Get busy with the vacuum •md th<' mops Ronnie Renting said.

Both were talking about meth-ods of boosting the sales appeal of a used home. Downing is a broker with RE/MAX in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills; Keating is a broker with Snyder Kinney Bennett & Keating, Birmingham.

"I know it sounds ridicu-lous," Downing said, "but when people go into a home, they like to have it warm-fuzzy.

"It's a psychological thing that makes them feel like it is a home."

Just as lighting can play an important part in the appear-ance of a home, Downing said, so can aroma.

"It's a fact," she said, "that when a customer walks into a home and there's a fire in the fireplace, bright lighting in the kitchen, subdued lighting in the family room and a cookie smell, it all adds to the aura" of the house.

"I've suggested (baking) many times," she said. "I get some crazy looks sometimes. But a lot of women who are homemakers agree to it and say they have thought of it themselves."

Downing's prompting, she said, is not for the Sunday open-house tours, but for inai vidual showings, "because that's when someone has selected to view that particular home."

She also cautions quite directly about the off-putting odors: "If you're going to have something really stinky like fish or cabbage for dinner, try not to."

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Downing thinks that the smells most universally appealing are those from the oven where bread and apple pies are baking and the unique perfume of vanilla.

"I've told buyers," she said, "if you're in a rush, stick some liq-uid vanilla on a piece of alu-minum foil in a warm oven with the door cracked a little and get the vanilla smell in the house."

And watch out for pet odors, " b v n people who have pets don I like the smell in other people's houses even if they don't pick them up in their own," she said. "Of course, the pets are part of the family, so we have to tell them as delicately as possible to keep the pets out of view, out of the home if possible during a showing."

Yes, Downing said, if her own home were for sale she'd make it smell appealing. Cinnamon and vanilla, she said, are her favorites.

Cooking aromas, Marty Nowak agreed, can be an enhancement. "You're trigger-ing certain emotional respons-es in people," said Nowak, a sales agent with Prudential Chamberlain Stiehl, Clarkston.

Nowak said he knows of dark moments at front doors where the house hunter would not take the next step because of odors coming from inside.

He said he sells homes rang-ing in price from less than $100,000 to more than $400,000 and "in the lower price range you run into prop-erties that haven't been prop-erly prepared for sale.

"It's important that the sales agent do an inspection and advise as to wh^t to do to make the house show-worthy." He recommends purchase of plug-in room deodorizers — "not too strong" — and having the car-

peting cleaned and deodorized. In new-home sales, aromas

take on a different air, according to Carol Frick, marketing director of Robertson Bros., a Bloomfield Hills construction company.

"In a couple of our communi-ties," Frick said, "we bake cookies and bread because we think ifs nice to offer a treat to our visitors. But we're not trying to cover up anything. No one ever lived there. A new house smells fine."

Ah, but cinnamon and vanil-la, Keating believes, are "old wives' tales" and she'll have no part of them.

T H I N K C L E A N

"A clean aroma is best," Keating said. ''And natural scents, such as fresh flowers.

"You can't fool people," she added. "You. can't disguise the condition of your home" with applesauce or vanilla.

"Instead of spending your time cooking" to win over your visi-tors, she said, "get out of the kitchen and go dean your house."

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Find a loan that fits your needs ft a ffith today's vast array of mm mortgage products, ™ ™ loan specialists can usu-

ally tailor a mortgage to a borrower's specifications. Just as custom-fit clothing feels better and lasts longer than many off-the-rack selections, hybrid and specialty loans can be a much better investment for certain borrowers.

Let's consider the seniors. Your grown children have moved on. You have a beau-tiful home, but would rather spend time enjoying life than maintaining your house. You have a good amount of home equity, but also some bother-some consumer debt. You think you have too little income and too much debt to make a move. You likely have great credit, some home equity, and retirement or social security income.

Categorically, such bor-rowers are able to sweetly accomplish most or all of their objectives with proper-ly structured and executed mortgage strategies.

Individual solutions may include consolidating con-sumer debts during die pur-chase, using an FHA product for more flexible underwriting, or even moving to a reverse mortgage to create a new pur-chase and a new income.

Small-business owners almost always need special handling because most show nominal paper profits. For them, we often resort to alter-native means to document income. In some cases, we can use the sum of deposits in the business bank accounts. Other times, we can use a self-employment letter from a CPA, or simply resort to "stat-ing" an income amount.

First-time buyers now have more options than ever. Many of their financing solutions require only mini-mal down payments. Smart mortgage combinations for them may include a n FHA product combined with gift-ed funds, a piggy-back loan that helps them avoid pri-vate mortgage insurance, and the popular "flex" pro-grams that can get them to 100 percent financing.

Young professionals in fields with growing annual incomes may benefit from short-term mortgage "buy downs." Such fixed-rate loans offer much -cheaper payments for the first year or two. Meanwhile, those professionals with battered credit can still score with 100 percent funding using non-conforming products.

With increasing frequen-cy, homebuyers' situations require special handling. The good news is that sea-soned mortgage profession-als can find the right fit for almost any financing need.

Timothy J. Phillips is a mortgage banker and newspaper columnist. You may reach him tol l - f ree at (866) 369-4516, or via www.HomeQuarters.BiZ.

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world's leading providers of integrated real estate services, announced the lease of 12,012 square feet of hi-tech flex space in Farmington Hills to GECOM.

Claybar, Inc. owns the property. GECOM plans on expanding its opera-tions in southeast Michigan. Move-in is expected in October 2003. Grubb & Ellis team member Chuck Gmster, vice presi-dent, Industrial Group, and Doreen Hicks, Industrial Group, represented the owner in this transaction.

VIP Designation Mary Ketelhut, sales associate with

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nation upon completing a series; of per-formance development courses ottered . only through the CENTURY 21 system's training program. With this training and the system's network of referral services, she will be able to provide value-added service for clients who are in the process of relocating to another city, state or country.

"We are very proud of Mary for complet-ing the training necessary to receive this special designation" said Frank D'Angelo, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Hartford South. "We feel this additional training will add to the level of professional servic-es already offered through our office.

VP of Finance Sachse Construction of Farmington

Hills, a provider of premium commercial construction and design/build services, has promoted Debby Rudel to vice presi- -dent of finance from controller.

Rudel, who has 19 years of experience in the construction industry, joined Sachse 10 years ago as one of its first employees. A Royal Oak resident, she earned a bache-lor's degree from Central Michigan University.

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These are the Observer & Eccentric-area residential real estate closings recorded the weeks of April 28 to May 2 at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office. Listed below are cities addresses, and sales prices.

Canton

43619 Amber $270(000

44144 Ardmore $183,000

41662 Bedford $136,000

42521 Bishop $200,000

1577 Brookdale $287,000

467 Cherry Orchard $238;000

2140 Cleveland Way $286,000

2160 Cleveland Way $286,000

1420 Delancy $148,000

39505 Dorchester $297,000

39818 Edmunton $183,000

40m Flnley $248,000

.48530 Greenwich $240,000

352 Harvard , $237,000

47049 Hidden River $300,000

47091 Hidden River $305,000

8103 Hyannis $475,000

1075 Knightsbrfdge $249,000

1275 Liberty ' $115,000

2242 Liberty $229,000

2448 Liberty $130,000

2570 Liberty $130,000

2571 Liberty $94,000

2611 Liberty $139,000

2612 Liberty $244,000

42789 Lilley Pointe $129,000

48102 Manhattan $392,000

41560 Metaline $210,000

7239 N Morton Taylor $132,000

41717 Princess ' $290,000

39698 Scottsdale $214,000

584 $orel $332,000

49073 Stanton $253,000

49341 Stanton $240,000

49384 Stanton . $153,000

.2609 Stanton $155,000

2635 Stanton $157,000

2735 Stanton $464,000

2879 Stanton $240,000

2955 Stanton $105,000

2989 Stanton $240,000

451 Sutten $290,000

1019 Terrel $226,000

7857 Thornwood $330,000

44266 Wlcllf $229,000

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31028 Beechwood $201,000

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Rates on 30-year mortgages climbed this week to the highest level since last summer. The aver-age rate rose to 6.44 percent for the week ending Sept. 5, up from 6.32 percent last week, Freddie Mac, the mortgage giant reported Thursday in its weekly nationwide survey.

This week's rate was the highest since the week ending July 19, 2002, when 30-year mortgages averaged 6.49 percent, Freddie , Mac said.

The recent upward swing marks a turnaround from the middle of June, when rates on 30-year mort-gages slid to 5.21 percent, the low-est level in more than four decades.

Factors contributing to rising rates include signs that the economy is

picking up speed and concerns about swelling federal budget deficits, economists say. Those factors have pushed bond rates up, causing long-term mortgage rates to rise.

"The 10-year Treasury bond yields continue to climb, raising mortgage rates as they go," said Amy Crews Cutts, Freddie Mac's deputy chief economist.

Also contributing to the current rise in rates is the growing number of favorable news reports about an upturn in economic growth."

For 15-year fixed-rate mort-gages, a popular option for refi-nancing, rates rose to 5.77 percent this week from 5.66 percent last week. Rates for one-year adjustable mortgages increased to 3.98 percent from 3.88 percent.

Rising mortgage rates have

cooled home loan refinancing. The Mortgage Bankers

Association of America said its - ; index of refinancing activity fell last week by 8.6 percent, the ninth -straight decline.

Even with higher mortgage rates, sales of both previously owned homes and new ones are e j e c t e d to post record highs this year, said David Lereah, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. ' -

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CANTON FOREST BROOK SUB 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial with family room and fireplace. Living room and formal dining room. Master suite has walk-in closet and bath. Updates include vinyl window, roof 2001'. Large deck, too. (P83BRI) $234,900

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CANTON GREAT UPDATED TOWNHOUSE CONDO Canton's Hunters Grove. Gas fplc in living room. Luxury master bath w/soaking tub & separate shower. Double sinks & double access. 1st floor laundry. 1200 sq. ft. w12 bedrooms. Premium location. (P88HUN) $163,900

NORTHVILLE GORGEOUS CAPE COD One year new home featuring premium wooded lot, cherry cabinets & vaulted ceilings. Must see-pr iced to sell! • (P02CYP) $419,900

CANTON THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN! Freshly painted 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial. Home sits on a nice sized lot with large backyard. All bedrooms are pleasing in size & have plenty of closet space. Mstr bedroom has his & hers closets, cathedral ceiling & master bath. (P87SAM) $248,900

CANTON SUPERBLY DECORATED, IMPECCABLY CLEAN Must see this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, large kitchen, living room, family room a n d dining room. Rec room and library/den in professionally finished basement. Park-like, private backyard with large deck backs up to woods a n d stream. (P20HAN) $269,000

NORTHFIELD BETTER THAN NEW Golf course view on a cul-de-sac, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, colonial in Shadowood Farms, 2 story foyer, 1st f low laundry. Large deck and much more. South Lyon Schools. Move right in! (P81STA)

NORTHVILLE GORGEOUS! SIMPLY GORGEOUS! 4,293 sq. ft. 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath hone with granite, marble, huge walk-in closets, 3 fireplaces, finished walkout with wet bar, family room, game area, 5th bedroom, full bath with steam show. Located on highly-rated 18 hole Arnold Palmer Golf Course overlooking 9th hote and pond. (P89T0U) $1,120,000

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PITTSFIELDTWP. ASH FORD VILLAGE SUB COLONIAL This beautiful 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath colonial reflects pride erf ownership. Hdwd firs, large kitchen, formal dining room, living roan. Full basement, large deck. (P20ASH) $249,000

PLYMOUTH WALK TO TOWN! Sharp and clean 3 bedroom,' 2 bath ranch with finished basement. Many, updates! Cali today! (P67RO) $179,900

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31025 Birchiawn $196,000 H650 Hunters Creek $373,000 , '

651 Janice $160,000 9686 Normandy $384,000 \

5752 Latherf $130,000 40434 Pinetree ' ' $213,000

29117 Marquette $97,000 49918 Pointe $165,000 . • V

33221 Rosslyn $143,000 12703 Portsmouth - $320,000,

29159 Sheridan $130,000 1079 Simpson $208,000 ; ; ,

6541 Whitby $146,000 820 Starkweather $110,000 ; 3

Uvonta 1156 W Ann Arbor $470,000 ^

14135 Areola $160,000 ' y > J ;1

18935 Brentwood $110,000 Redford 1 29664 Buckingham $210,000 253015 Mite $44,000.;-' • j

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29610 Clarlta $103,000 25570 Oeborah $138,000 ' " x

28482 Cleveland $145,000 25666Deborah $145,000 ' '

34365 Dover $171,000 18870 Delaware $139,000 - . "

9815 E Clements $151,000 .11429 Farley , $132,000 J

8907 E Deborah $170,000 1B696 Gaylord $130,000 ; .

20)86 Edgewood $397,000 9966-Grayfield "•$120,000

14614 Eilen $185,000 10045 Grayfield $123,000 '

27440 Fargo $117,000 15070 Inkster $126,000

15410 Foch $140,000 ' 13031 Leyerne $152,000

14918 Gary $175,000 19397 Negauhee $104,000 . i '

18956 Glengarry $353,000 19950 Norborne $120,000 " f

9360 Hartel . $175,000 9141 Rlverview $100,000 ,

36028 Hees $171,000 '9199 Overview ' $125,000 *

36090 Hees $165,000 9001 San Jose . $134500 .

38009 Howell $177,000 8906 Seminole $157,000. \ ' j

20403 Hugh $175,000 11376 Seminole $151000 , : H

36826 Ladywood $215,000 8923 Sioux $165,000

35147 Lancashire $369,000 9902 Sioux $ i 2 4 , o o o : .

28947 Lancaster $85,000 9083 Virgil $136,000. } i

15524 Liverpool $224,000 26720 W Davison $135,000

29866 Lori $170,000 9536 Winston $132,000 "

29239 Lyndon $172,000 12836 Wormer $119,000

18665 Merriman $110,000

19180 Mllburn $152,000 Westland i i.

28912 Minton $175,000 7350 Affeldt $114.000;'

37680 N Laurel Park $220,000 34208 Algonquin $143,000 • ' ' *

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36050 Perth $213,000 34152 Decatur $87,000'

13915 Riverside $271,000. 34156 Decatur $87,000 , -

35940 Schoolcraft $160,000 32881 Joy $130,000

36408 Sherwood $253,000 30090 Lacy . $186,000 ..

18355 University Park $125,000 38515 Lawrence $170,000 ( - '

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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS Real estate br iefs features news and notes on professional associat ions, of f ice act iv i t ies, upcoming meet ings and seminars, new services/products and consumer publ ica-t ions. Write: Real estate briefs, Attn: Keely Kaleski, Observer and Eccentr ic Newspapers, 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009. Our fax number is-(248) 644-1314. Our e-mai l address is Kkaleski® oe. homecomm. net.

B U I L D E R ' S P R E - L I C E N S E C L A S S Get the help you need to pass the Michigan

state builder's license examination with a 16-hour comprehensive course offered by Birmingham, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills Community Education with Oakland Builder's Institute.

The seminar is scheduled Monday and Wednesday, Sept. 15-24, at West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Road; and Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 23 to Oct. 2, at Andover High School, 4 2 0 0 Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills.

The cost of the seminar is §180'plus $20 for the course textbook and sample questions.

l b register for the Sept. 15-24 course, call (248) 865-6633 by Thursday, Sept. 11, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Register for the Sept. 2 3 to Oct. 2 seminar by calling (248) 433-0885 no later than Friday, Sept. 19 ,9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Oakland Builders Institute offers building courses in 38 school districts in Michigan. For a free brochure and current schedule, call (800) 940-2014 6r (248) 651-2771. On the Web, go to www.buildersinstitute.com

M E C H A N I C A L C O N F E R E N C E The Mechanical Inspectors Association of

Michigan holds its annual fall conference Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 18-20, at the Doherty Hotel, Clare.

Conference costs vary. For information, call (248) 649-5443 or visit the Web site at mechin-spect@bignet.net.

C A R E E R D A Y S Real Estate One presents a free informational

class on how to get into residential real estate sales noon to 1 p.m. Fridays at its Farmington Hills office, 32961 Middlebelt at 14 Mile.

To register, call Sharon Spindler (Ext. 404) or Steve Leibhan (Ext 405) at (248) 851-4100.

F A I R H O U S I N G C E N T E R

The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit, a non-profit monitoring, testing and information-providing organization, offers annual individual memberships for $15, family memberships for $25 and organization/group memberships for $50.

For information, call (313)963-1274.

H A B I T A T F O R H U M A N I T Y The western Wayne affiliate of Habi tat for

Humanity seeks volunteers to help with build-ing homes, office tasks and fund-raising. No experience needed. Training will be provided.

For details, call (734) 459-7744.

S A L E S W E B S I T E Curious as to what houses are selling for in

your neighborhood? Steve Wiese of Southeastern Appraisal Corp.

in Farmington Hills has updated maps on a community-by-community basis with tha t information on the Internet. And it's free. Visit www.homevaluemap.com.

C A R E E R S E M I N A R The exciting field of Real Estate. How, do I get

started? H o w much money do I need to get started? How soon can I expect to make money? Training? Support? We'll answer all of these questions and more at the Sept. 12 (2 p.m.) and Sept. 24 (10 a.m. and 6 :30 p.m. career seminar classes. Call (734) 266-9000 to reserve a seat -Keller Williams Realty of Livonia.

H O M E B U Y I N G S E M I N A R Standard Federal Bank will hold a free home

buying seminar on how to select and finance a home f rom 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 13, at Northstar Community Development Corporation, 7526 W. Nichols in Detroit. The seminar is co-sponsored by Northstar Community Development Corporation.

Upon completion of t he seminar, participants will receive certificates entitling t h e m to apply for a mortgage loan under Standard Federal's Community Home Buyer's Program. The pro-gram is designed to make h o m e ownership more affordable for people with low to moder-ate incomes and offers many benefits such as smaller down payments, modified guidelines, etc. Call (313) 341-9088 to register or (800) 643-9600, Ext. 22532.

I N V E S T O R S A S S O C I A T I O N

The Real Estate Investors Association of Oakland will hold a meeting Sept. 11 on "Donna Bauer - the Note Buyer fa t file Knights of Columbus Hall (870 N. Main St.) in Clawson. Guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. First meeting free, all other guest $20. Call (800) 747-6742 for additional information.

F S B O C L A S S Learn all t he tricks and techniques needed to

successfully sell your home for top dollar. Learn to stay away f rom traps that most private sellers fall into. Course topics include setting your price, target marketing, effective promotion, etc. Each participant will receive a 20-page FSBO Marketing Guidebook. Meet f rom 7-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Orchard Lake Middle School. Call (248) 865-6633. The $30 fee goes to Community Education Department.

B O M A M E E T I N G The Building Owners and Managers

Association of Metropolitan Detroit (BOMA) is holding their monthly breakfast meeting f rom 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Plum , Hollow Country Club in Southfield. The meet-ing topic will be a panel discussion on the Blackout o f 2 0 0 3 . Cost is $25 for members and $50 non-members. The meeting includes a hot breakfast buffet and beverages. Call Judy Seifried of BOMA, (248) 848-3714.

W A T E R F R O N T R E D E V E L O P M E N T The Building Owners and Managers

Association of Metropolitan Detroit (BOMA) is holding their monthly Breakfast Meeting f rom 8-10 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Renaissance Center (downtown Detroit). The meeting topic will be Downtown Detroit Waterfront Redevelopment. Cost is $25 for members and $50 nonmembers.

Call (248) 848-3714.

P R E - L I C E N S E C L A S S Get the help you need to pass the Michigan

state builder's license examination with a 16-hour comprehensive seminar offered by Livonia Community Education in cooperation with Oakland builders Institute. The seminar is scheduled for Monday/Wednesday, Sept. 22-Oct. 1, f rom 6-10 p.m. at Riley Middle School (15555 Henry Ruff) in Livonia. Cost is $207 plus $ 2 0 for course book.

Pre-registration is required no later than Sept. 18. Call (734) 744-2602.

H O M E B U Y E R S E M I N A R Learn how to plan for the-biggest investment

of your life a t this free seminar. Find out what price h o m e you can afford and how your credit history can influence your purchase decisions. The seminar will cover mortgage options and help you unders tand the purchase process. The host site will be the Baldwin Public Library (300 W. Merrill St., one block south of Maple and west of Old Woodward) from 1-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, sponsored by Chase Manha t t an Mortgage Corp.

L E C T U R E S E R I E S The College of Architecture & Design presents

their 2 0 0 3 Architecture Series beginning Sept. 25 with Ralph Johnson. Johnson is a Principal and Design Director in the Chicago office of Perkins & Will.' Meet in room A-200 at 7:30 . p.m. Sept. 25 at Lawrence Tech University (21000 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield). Call Michelle Juras for information, (248) 204-2880.

Additional series dates include Fred Butters (Alumni of t he Year), Oct. 2; Gunnar Birkerts, Oct. 16; Stanley Saitowitz, Nov. 6; Calvin Tsao, March 1 8 , 2 0 0 4 and; James Stewart Polshek, April 1, 2004 .

D E S I G N E X P O The Building Industry Association with

Standard Federal Bank presents the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo Oct. 10-12 at Novi Expo Center. Cost is $6, adults; $5, seniors and children unde r 12 admitted free.

The latest technology will be on display including products and services for kitchens, baths, interior design, doors, windows, remodel-ing, furni ture , arts/crafts, home office, decora-tive accessories, spas, electronics, heating/cool-ing and appliances. Visit www.builders.org.

H O M E B U Y I N G W O R K S H O P Attend a free homebuyers workshop and find

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i END UNIT CONDO - Residing in one of the best locations in the sub! End unit with the nicest floor plan. Enclosed, private brick paver patio, attached 2-car gar. This light filled home has cathedral ceilings, skylight, large liv. rm with a gas FP, lower level walkout has. a Irg family room, library, and a half bath. Neutral T/0. $209,900

CHOICE NOVI CONDO - Enjoy maintenance free condo living in desirable Novi. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, in a great location. Finished basement & other nice upgrades like new wood floors and a master suite with a balcony. $126,900 (6320L)

PRIVACY AND SERENITY - Enrich your life in this light & airy 2-story, w/2-car garage, security system, living room, master suite, walk-in closet, upstairs loft, ceramic tile baths, main level laundry, dine-in kitchen w/work island, formal dining room, basement and full landscaped. $239,900 (571 PA)

WOODLANDS OF NORTHVILLE -Pulte "Richmond Walkout" features 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths WOW! 2 story great room with fireplace, Island kitchen, den, fabulous finished lower level with a bar, bedroom and bath. Side entry 3-car garage and many upgrades. $739,900

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MOVE IN THE DAY OF CLOSING -And start enjoying th is wonderful 1st floor master detached condo in Piym. Twp. Spacious great rm has fireplace & vaulted ceiling. Formal din, Ige kit w/bit- ins & sunny brkfast area. 1st f loor laundry, full bsmt & 2-car att gar. Pets allowed, Small private complex with only 14 units. $359,900 (050ST)

POPULAR LAKES OF NORTHVILLE - Beautifully updated 4 bedrm, 2-1/2 bath colonial. Updates include new kit. w/Corian counters, white cabinets, and Armstrong floor. Roof in'99. Master bath updated. Newer carpet & paint throughout. Great room w/17 ft. cathedral ceiling, skylights & fireplace. Pride of ownership throughout, must see. $365,000 (090WA)

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CLEAN & CRISP - Salem Manor brick Colonial, large covered front porch, step-down family room w/raised hearth floor to ceiling fireplace, doorwail to 20x17 deck. Merriiat .oak cabinet kitchen w/Mannington floor '00, hardwood foyer tastefully updated bathrooms, e-glass vinyl insulated windows, sprinkler system, 1 year home warranty! $206,000 (414SI)

CLEAN AND READY TO MOVE INTO - Priced under $160K In Northville. Featuring 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a natural fireplace in the living room, pailiy finished basement, all appliances stay, ready for immediate occupancy. Close to the clubhouse, pool, beach, and lake. Great Opportunity. $155,000 (290NO)

PARK-LIKE SETTING - Rare and wonderful describes this detached condo. One story with great room, hardwood floors, Corian counters, privacy daylight basement, gas fireplace, master suite and less than 2 years new. $369,900 (342PL)

TRUE "HOME SWEET HOME" -Cheerful 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch in a fantastic neighborhood. Large great room, updated kitchen with a bay window and Pergo floor includes appliances! Finished basement with recessed lights, and Berber carpeting. Fenced yard, 2-car garage, and expert landscaping make this a gem I $197,500 (600FL)

2 ACRE NATURE RETREAT -Maintenance free exterior colonial w/open floor plan. Large living room w/natural fireplace. Four bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, and a large deck on a wooded lot. $265,000 (726PI)

NORTHVILLE CONDO - Long t ime owner has maintained this end unit 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath condo meticulously. Kitchen with oak cabinetry, hardwood floors, master wi th private bath and walk in closet. Close to the beach, clubhouse and pool. $174,900 (500LA)

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CANTON $159,900 Two b e d r o o m s , 2 f u l l b a t h s , a l l a p p l i a n c e s stay, 1 0 y e a r bu i lde r war ran ty . E x c e l l e n t l oca t i on , O n l y a h o p - s k i p & j u m p t o eve ry th i ng . A m u s t s e e ! O n e c a r a t t a c h e d g a r a g e . ( O E L 7 9 C A R ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 -9 1 0 5

DETROIT $127,000 T h r e e b e d r o o m , 2 . 5 B A in a g r e a t n e i g h b o r h o o d . D e n c o u l d b e a f o u r t h b e d r o o m . F l o r i d a r o o m w / h e a t e r . F i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t w / h a l f ba th . T w o ca r d e t , g a r a g e . S o l d . " A s Is" ! ( O E L 6 6 G R E ) 8 8 8 -8 7 0 - 9 1 0 5

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FARMINGTON $182,500 S p a c i o u s t r i - leve l . W a l k o u t b a s e m e n t , f e n c e d b a c k y a r d . C l o s e t o s t o p p i n g , f r e e w a y , r e s t a u r a n t s , e n t e r t a i n m e n t , c h u r c h e s a n d . s c h o o l s . A p p l i a n c e s i n c l u d e d , l o w p r i c e t o se l l fas t . ( B G S L Y 2 8 B I R ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

FARMINGTON HILLS F a b u l o u s P a r k - L i k e 1 / 2 A c r e L o t ! C o m p l e m e n t s t h i s s t u n n i n g 4 b r , 2 . 5 b a t h u p d a t e d t u d o r . C h e r r y k i t c h e n w / m a n y a m e n i t i e s . D i m e n s i o n a l s h i n g l e s . G e n e r o u s r o o m s h i n g l e s . 1 4 f t g a z e b o . ( B G N 4 6 P A R ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

GARDEN CITY $173,800 W o w ! E v e r y t h i n g is u p d a t e d ! Roo f , f u r n , C / A , v i ny l w n d w s , b a t h s , f i n . b s m t & m o r e ! H u g e ki t w / o a k c a b s , b e l o n g s i n 1 /2 m i l l i o n $ h o m e l S t o r a g e b ldg s i z e of s m a l l g a r a g e , d e c k , exc . l a n d s c a p e ! ( O E L 6 1 W I N ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 0 5

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HOWELL $349,900 S t u n n i n g e x e c h o m e in g a t e d c o m m u n i t y . Beau t i f u l a p p o i n t m e n t s t h r u - o u t . J a c u z z i , s k y l i g h t s , t r a c l i gh t ing , o p e n f loor p lan . A l m o s t a n ac re , b e a u t i f u l l y l a n d s c a p e d . C o z y d e n - s p a c i o u s g r e a t r o o m w / f i r e p l a c e . ( B G S L Y 4 0 C O L ) 8 8 8 -8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

LIVONIA $399,000 G r e a t L o c a t i o n l 4 b d r m , 2 . 5 b a t h c o l o n i a l w / g r e a t r m , 2 s t o r y foyer, 1st fir laundry , l ibrary, j a c u z z i , f rp l , s p a c i o u s d e c k & p r i v a t e ya rd . H o m e w a r r a n t y p r o v i d e d . ( B G N 9 4 K I N ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

LIVONIA $234,900 E x c e l l e n t 3 b d r m , 2 fu l l ba th , p r e t t y l i v ing r o o m w/FP. F a n t a s t i c c o u n t r y k i t w / c e r a m i c t i l e d f l o o r . L a r g e f a m i l y r o o m o v e r l o o k i n g b e a u t i f u l .5 a c r e s w / b a s k e t b a l l c o u r t & p o o l .

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LIVONIA $189,900 E x c e l l e n t , c l e a n & n e a t 3 b d r m , 1 . 5 b a t h b r i c k r a n c h . F e a t u r e s l i v i ng r o o m w / n a t u r a l f i r e p l a c e & bay w i n d o w . K i t c h e n w i t h e a t i n g s p a c e & s t o v e . F o r m a l d i n i n g r o o m . L a r g e d e c k a n d l a n d s c a p i n g . ( O E L 2 8 A R D ) 8 8 8 -8 7 0 - 9 1 0 5

LIVONIA $214,900 W o w l B r i ng y o u r f u s s i e s t b u y e r s . K i t c h e n w / c o r i a n p r e m i u m cab ine ts . C e r a m i c t i l e b a t h s . N e w e r f u r n a c e , r o o f h o t w a t e r hea te r . T h i s h o m e i s i m m a c u l a t e ! D o n ' t m i s s o u t i ( B G S L Y 5 6 H U B ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

LIVONIA $209,900 V e r y T a s t e f u l R e m o d e l e d 3. br, 1.5 B r i c k C o l o n i a l ! B a c k s t o w o o d s ! M e r i l l a t o a k k i t c h e n w / n e w e r K e n m o r e a p p l i a n c e s . D e e p s i n k s , w i n e r a c k , n e w e r . w i n d o w s , f u r n a c e , h w h , r o o f , s i d i n g , b a t h s , e t c . B e a u t i f u l a r e a . ( B G N 6 6 L I N ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

LIVONIA $195,000 B e a u t i f u l A s p e n P l a c e C o n d o . 2 B R , 1 .5 B A w / 2 ca r a t t g a r a g e . N e w e r v i n y l w i n d o w s , c a r p e t , w i n d o w t r e a t m e n t s , pa in t , u p d a t e d ba th . E n j o y d e c k o n q u i e t c o r n e r w / g r e e n b e l t s p a c e t o s i d e . B G P -3 4 L a u 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 7

LIVONIA $174,900 T h r e e b e d r o o m h o m e o f f e r s m a n y u p d a t e s i n c l u d i n g : n e w e r k i t c h e n w / O a k c a b s & t o p - o f - t h e - l i n e a p p l i a n c e s . N e w e r c a r p e t w / h d w d f l o o r s u n d e r n e a t h . N e w e r w i n d o w s , f u r n a c e & C / A . ( O E L 2 7 F R E ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 0 5

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LIVONIA $167,900 Class i c Br ick R a n c h ! 3 br, 1 .5 b a , 2 c a r g a r a g e , f u l l f i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t . U p d a t e s i n c l u d e : roo f , f u r n a c e & C A , w i n d o w s , k i t c h e n , c a r p e t & p a i n t . H d w d f l o o r in bd rms . ( B G N 3 6 D E N } 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 -9 1 2 3

LIVONIA $156,900 H a r d w o o d f i rs u n d e r c a r p e t , n e w w i n d o w s , n e w s i d i n g o n h o m e a n d g a r a g e . N e w b a y w i n d o w a n d e n t r y d o o r s ( a l l l a s t y e a r ) . A l l a p p l i a n c e s stay, p r i c e d t o se l l & w o n ' t las t long . ( O E L 1 8 F A R ) 8 8 8 -8 7 0 - 9 1 0 5

LIVONIA $79,900 B r i g h t & A i r y C o n d o ! W / l a r g e r o o m s . P l e a s a n t v i e w f r o m ba lcony . M a n y u p d a t e s i n c l u d e k i t c h e n , b a t h & n e w e r w i n d o w s . N e w r o o f in 2 0 0 1 . P o o l & c i u b h o u s e f o r r e l a x a t i o n . ( B G N 0 7 8 0 B ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

MACKINAW $990,000 M o t e l a n d resor t . 3 6 5 f t o n H u r o n . 11 + acres , 5 0 % d e v e l o p e d . B r i d g e & i s l a n d v i e w s , 2 4 u n i t s , 4 R V a p p r o v e d f o r 2 5 , m a n y r e t u r n c u s t o m e r s . L a n d c o n t r a c t . 15 y e a r s f c ' p r e s e n t o w n e r s . ( B G S L Y 4 6 U S 2 ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

MILFORD $280,000 2 1 4 8 S q u a r e F o o t C o l o n i a l . 4 B R , 2 . 2 B a t h s i n u p s c a l e n e i g h b o r h o o d . K i t c h e n / b r e a k f a s t a r e a w i t h d o o r w a i l t o l a r g e c e d a r d e c k o v e r l o o k i n g g r e e n c o m m o n a r e a . F i n i s h e d w a l k o u t a n d w a r r a n t y ( B G S L Y 6 1 M I L ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 -9 1 3 1

I PLYMOUTH $459,500 S u p r e m e l y U p d a t e d . O n n e a r l y a n a c r e , 1s t f! m a s t e r su i t e w / j a c u z z i . W l c l o s e t s , u p d a t e d s h o w e r . F n s h e d lower level w / c e d a r s a u n a , b a t h & bar . P a v e d c i r c l e d r i v e . 2 C A , o v e r s i z e d 3 c a r g a r . B G P -1 1 A m h 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 7

PLYMOUTH $449,900 E x c e p t i o n a l l y C l e a n C a p e C o d ! 4 B R , 2 . 5 B A w i t h 3 c a r g a r a g e . G o u r m e t kit w / c h e r r y c b n t s , h d w d f i r s & w a l k in pan t r y . H e a r t h R m w / F P o f f k i t . I m p r e s s i v e G R w / s o a r i n g c l g s . Lux 1s t fir m a s t e r . B G P - 4 9 K n o 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 7

PLYMOUTH $424,900 Idea l I n -Town L o c a t i o n ! B e a u t i f u l c l a s s i c a r t s & c r a f t s b r i ck h o m e w / b e v e l e d f r o n t d o o r . H o m e h a s B / l g l a s s b o o k c a s e s , a r c h w a y w / c o l u m n s , w i d e m f d g s , u n i q u e s ta i r case & H D W D f i rs . Lg u p d a t e d kit. B G P - 5 7 B I U 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 7

PLYMOUTH $267,500 A R a r e F ind ! R a n c h in c h a r m i n g W o o d b r o o k . T o w e r i n g t r e e s , w i n d i n g s t r ee t s , c l o s e e n o u g h t o w a l k t o t o w n . G r e a t f ! r p l a n , g r a c i o u s foyer w / s l a t e fir. 2 fu l l B A . F R w /FP . 2 ca r ga r . B G P - 7 8 C h a 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 7

PLYMOUTH $259,900 It's A l l R i g h t H e r e ! 4 b e d r o o m , 2 b a t h in L a k e p o i n t e sub . M o v e - i n cond i t i on . F i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t , 2 c a r a t t a c h e d g a r a g e . A l l a p p l i a n c e s s t a y ! ( B G N 2 9 I V Y ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

PLYMOUTH $249,900 W h a t A D a r l i n g H o m e ! W a l k t o t o w n ! S t u d y / S u n r m c a n b e u s e d a s 3 r d B R - d o r w a l l a c c e s s t o d e c k . H d w d f loors . N e w e r r o o f , f u r n a c e . F i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t . B e a u t i f u l s t o n e f r o n t e x t & l a n d s c a p i n g . B G P - 5 9 A n n $ 6 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 7

PLYMOUTH $230,000 W o o d e d b u i l d i n g s i t e o n W e s t s i d e o f 4 6 8 5 0 N . Ter r i to r ia l . T h e v e n e r a b l e 1 9 2 8 E n g l i s h m a n o r h o m e . U n d e r g r o u n d ut i l i t ies , w a t e r , s e w e r , e t c . P e r m i t s . A w a l k o u t b a s e m e n t ' a n d o w n b u i l d e r . (OELOOFAI) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 0 5

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PLYMOUTH $189,900 C o l o n i a l f e a t u r e s 3 b d r m s , d i n i n g rm, k i t c h e n w / e a t i n g a r e a w / s o m e u p d a t e s . L a r g e l i v i ng r o o m , p a t i o w / a w n i n g & c o u n t r y y a r d , 1 .5 c a r g a r a g e . ( O E L 8 7 N O R ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 -9 1 0 5

REDFORD $160,900 Q u a l i t y Bui l t N e w e r H o m e - . Invi t ing o p e n f l o o r p l a n i n c l u d e s i s l a n d k i t c h e n w / b u i l t - i n d i s h w a s h e r , f i r ep lace , m a s t e r b e d r o o m w i t h b a t h a n d w a l k - i n c l o s e t , 2 c a r g a r a g e , f u l l b a s e m e n t . ( B G S L Y 7 4 G A R ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

S O U T H L V O N $ 1 3 9 , 9 0 0 L o c a t i o n S t a y s it A l l , 3 B D r a n c h o n 1 / 2 of m a t u r e t r e e s . C l o s e t o Nov i a n d M e t r o a r e a . G o l f fac i l i t i es a r e v e r y n e a r . N e w h o m e s a n d s c h o o l s a r o u n d . ( B G S L Y 9 0 T E N ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

WALLtU LAKE $195,000 T h i r d f l o o r u n i t w / 2 d o o r w a l l s l e a d i n g t o d e c k in qu ie t c o u r t y a r d . U p d a t e s i n c l u d e n e w B e r b e r , c h e r r y c a b w / c e r a m i c t i le in ki t & b a t h , A / C , f u r n a c e & c r o w n m o l d i n g . ( O E L 7 6 P O N ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 -9 1 0 5

REDFORD $155,000 C o m p l e t e l y U p d a t e d 3 br B r i c k R a n c h ! W / 3 ' s e a s o n r o o m , f i n i s h e d LL i nc ludes al l t h e a p p l i a n c e s ! T h i s s u p e r h o m e h a s b e e n p r e -i n s p e c t e d , c o m e s w i t h a h o m e war ran t y & is in m o v e - i n cond i t i on . ( B G N 0 2 T E C ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

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REDFORD $144,900 W o w ! T h r e e b d r m b r i c k b u n g a l o w . Lo ts of u p d a t e s . W a l l s i d e w i n d o w s , n e w e r B e r b e r c a r p e t , k i t c h e n w / n e w P e r g o f i r . G l a s s b l o c k w i n d o w s , n e w e r r o o f , u p d a t e d e l e c t r i c a l , n e w e r h w h . ( O E L 1 3 H A Z ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 0 5

SALEM $179,900 N e w c o n s t r u c t i o n r a n c h bu i l t b y l o c a l s m a l l t o w n bu i lder . Q u a l i t y w o r k w i t h m a n y l i t t l e e x t r a s . 3 b e d r o o m s , 1 1 / 2 b a t h s , b a s e m e n t , 2 c a r g a r a g e . E s t i m a t e d c o m p l e t i o n A u g u s t 0 3 . ( B G S L Y 8 0 F R E )

SOUTH LYON $334,000 L i k e o p e n & a i r y l i v i n g , y o u w i l l a d o r e th is h o m e . T h i s 3 b e d r o o m , 2 b a t h r a n c h h a s n e u t r a l c o l o r s . Ma rb le f i r ep lace . 1 s t f l o o r l a u n d r y . 9 ' b s m t c e i l i n g . W a t e r a c c e s s . I m m e d i a t e o c c u p . ( B G S L Y 4 9 E M E ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

SOUTH LYON $219,900 3 B e d , 2 B a t h s C h a r m i n g B u n g a l o w i n D o w n t o w n . G a s f i r e p l a c e , C e n t r a l A i r , h a r d w o o d f l oo rs , a n d l o t s o f s t o r a g e s p a c e . Pa r t i a l l y f i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t , 1 c a r g a r a g e p l u s s p a c e f o r a b o a t . ( B G S L Y 1 0 W L A K ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 3 1

atirfftfln. nffBSPi I ffifliffiWMfflmE W E S T L A N D $ 1 3 4 , 9 0 0 S p a c i o u s C a p e C o d o n P r e m i u m Lo t ! 3 b d r m , 2 . 5 ba th , b a s e m e n t & love ly d e c k w / b e a u t i f u l w o o d e d v i e w o f w e t l a n d s . N e u t r a l d e c o r p l us e x t r a i nsu la t i on m a k e fo r q u i e t a t m o s p h e r e . ( B G N 8 4 R A V ) 8 8 8 -8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

W E S T L A N D $ 1 5 7 , 5 0 0 3 b r , 2 b a , A l l B r i c k R a n c h ! L o c a t e d o n c o u r t l i n e d s t r e e t w / b e a u t i f u l t r e e s . 2 c a r g a r a g e , n i c e b a c k y a r d . H a r d w o o d f l o o r s , n i c e f l o o r p l a n . L i v o n i a s c h o o l . I m m e d i a t e o c c u p a n c y . H o m e W a r r a n t y . ( B G N 1 9 M A C ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 -9 1 2 3

W O L V E R E N E L A K E T ru l y M o v e - I n C o n d i t i o n , L a k e p r i v i l eges . T w o b e d r o o m s b u t w a l l c a n be r e i n s t a t e d t o m a k e t h r e e . M a n y r e c e n t i m p r o v e m e n t s . De l igh t fu l rear y a r d . A l l a p p l i a n c e s rema in . B G P - 2 9 P e n 8 S 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 7

W Y A N D O T T E $ 1 3 4 , 0 0 0 S p o t l e s s R a n c h f o r t h e F u s s i e s t B u y e r ! 3 b r , 1 b a , g a r a g e & g o r g e o u s f a m i l y r o o m i n n b a s e m e n t . N e w e r w i n d o w s , r o o f , f u r n a c e & C A . H a r d w o o d f l o o r t /o . G l a s s b l o c k w n d w s . ( B G N 6 4 E L E ) 8 8 8 - 8 7 0 - 9 1 2 3

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OPEN SUN l-i Cagttm-50611 Fellows Creek C t 4 bdrm. 4.5 bath Colonial. 4 car gar. Many amenities, aprox. 3,888 sqft. $629,905

Canton-43697 Yorkvffle 2 bdrm Cape Cod style condo w/1 bdrm on main fir. End unit backs to woods. Deck 5159,900

Canton-195S Pebble Creek 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath condo overlooking golf course. 2 cara t t garage & pro finished bsmt. $259,900

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Canton-47291 Fairlawn C t Pulte built in 2000, % bdrm. 1621 sqft ranch, upgrades throughout. $269,900

Livonia-36621 Parkdale Ct. 2 bdrm ranch backs to Htaes Park, large kitch w/

ceramic, new windows, great yard, $179,900

Dearborn-3400 Woodside 4 bdrm Bungalow featuring updated kitchen, windows, root siding, fin i

Snk.ster-3t)j85 Hazebvood 3 bdrm brick ranch w'remodeied oak kitchen, new roof, windows, p t a b i n g , wtrhtr. $84,000

Iokster-30121 Gletmaod Lovely 3 bdrm brick ranch w/new furnace & C/A carpet, windows, ceramic tile & more. $80,000

Ypsllantl-792! Creekfeetid Never const. A bdrm, 2 ? bs, 2,400 sqS colonial. Formal l x & dr, mstr ste w/gsrdea tub, $299,900

OPEN SUN 1-4 Wavtre-4865 Williams 3 bedroom, 1 baf t ranch with fresh paint and new flooring. 1,5 car garage, basement. $119,900

Westland-32479 Birchwood 3 bdrm, ranch w/2 felly remodeled baths, updated t/o. newer oak kitchen, c^a, fin bsmt. $144,900

Wesfiand-33704 Palmer 3 bedroom ranch with major updates, windows, roo£ siding, furnace & more. Lg rooms. $124,900

Westland-34231 Hazelwood 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial backs to nature preserve. 2 car garage & basement. $224,900

Westland-1290 Shoemaker (condo) Stunning 2 bdrm. 2 ba. Condo, skylights & deck for entertaining. Backs to woods. $114,900

Westland-1621 Shoemaker (condo) 2 bdrm ground floor unit with private patio, bks to woods, new carpet. Gorgeous! $119,900

Westland-2047 Ackiey Amazing 2 bdrm condo with drywalled finished bsmt w/huge possible 3rd bdrm & L.R. $79,900

OPENSUN IS Westland-36756 Dartmouth 3 bdrm £.5 ba Colonial, 2 car gar, part finished bsmt Built in 1990. $206,900

Westland-38436 Palmer Sprawling 3 bdrm ranch w/huge LR & PR w/nat. fireplace. 1+acre, 3 car gar, $214,900

OpEfil SUft 1-5 Garden City-11421 3 bdrm ranch w/spackms family rm finished Basement, att. 2 car gar. Many updates. $159,900

Garden Cltv-315?! Bock ? ledrcem ! bath. Cclonbl. 2 csr gaagc \v.'220, double lot, Updated kitch, 2 car garage. $149,900

Wayne-33976 Currier 3 bedroom bungalow, part finished bsmt w/1/2 bath, newer electric, Great starter borne! $99,900

Wayne-34880 Wlnslow Beautiful home in mint cond.2.5 car gar. Double lot, newer roof & C/A. Basement. $117,960

Wayne-4660Howe 3 bdrm, 2 ba. 1100 sqft+ bungalow, lg. Kitchen (1? x 13), pt.fin bsmt, 1.5 cargar. $119,900

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Updated 3 bedroom brick & Aiimanum ranch, 1,462 sqft. Bsmtprepped 2nd ba. $124,900

Redford-17215 Delaware 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch w/finished base-ment & 2.5 car garage, Central air. $139,900

Garden City-31780 Rush Super sized 3 bdrm ranch w/2 baths, fin bsmt, fam. rm, w/gas fp , new roof, windows, $159,900

Detroit- 7343 Grandraont Beautiful 2 story w/fin. bsmt. updates include: furnace, siding, electric, nat fireplace. $154,900

Detroit-6422 Auburn St. Beautiful 3 bdrm bungalow, fin basement, den upstairs, garage, updated throughout! $ 114,900

Detrolt-$<>10 Beaveriand 3 bedroom bungalow approx 1,100 sqft, Newer windows, great curb appeal. $85,000

Detroit- $634 Piedmont Pro-remodeled! Kitchen, flooring, c/a, furnace blinds, newer roof. Waterproofed bsmt. $93,900

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Dearbora HTS-6050 D wight 3 bdrm, 1,5 bath brick ranch w/ficished. Base-ment & 2 car garage. Mint Condition!! $174,900

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LIVONIA Completely remodeled Livonia colonial on almost a half acre. Open floor plan and neutral

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4715 Coolidge Completely remodeled condo conversions. 1 bedrooms inch carport, all kitchen appliances, wall a/c unit & private patio-balcony. Starting at S83.900.

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SALEM TOWNSHIP Tired of cookie cutter subs? Enchanting forest setting, cus-t om bui l t 3400 sq. f t . Pennsylvania Dutch style brick colonial. , High cei l ings, gleaming wood floors, targe w indows even in walk-out bsmt.. 3 car garage w/a guy's dream workshop . Seven miles W. o l Beck and Six Mile Take 6 Mile W. o ' Beck to Currie Rd. tu rn left until Pleasantview, turn right fo l low open signs. Open Sun., 1-4. Have a glass of cider and stroll through the woods. Asking $499,900. OneWay Realty, 248-473-5500

SOUTH LYON Sun, Sept. 14, 1-4. 253 Harvard, off Pontiac Trail between 9 & 10 Mile. Ranch, 2 br., {preped for 3rd), 2 ceramic baths, granite counters, large family room w/gas fireplace & Quarry tiie, attached 2.5 car garage. $215,000. Many extras. By owner. (248) 437-3968

Souihfield Open Sunday 1-4 on this spectacular 2,224 sq. ft. 4 bed. brick & vinyl cape cod on a 140 x 300 treed lot offering fu l l partially f in ished basement, newer w indows , country kitchen, attached 2 1/2 car garage, hardwood f loors & tons more. CALL KEN GENTILE Quality GMAC

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SOUTHFIELD:Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4. SHARP! 3 bed/2.5 bath, family room, den, 2 car attached, circular drive. 27620 Bradford Lane, $259,900. Call: 313-330-9455

W. BLOOMFIELD Open Sun. 1-5. 7464 Westbury, 14 Mi/Haggerty. 3 bed Colonial, oversized master suite & walk in closet, newer air, furnace & roof. Wet bar in family room. $339,900. 248-788-1066

WESTLAND • 2776 Ackley Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4

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BEVERLY HILLS 3 bed. Ranch on beautiful 1 acre wooded site, C/A, f i replace, bsmt. . garage. $369,000

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Bloomfield Hills Spectacular 4,600 + sq. ft. home for sale. 4 bed., each with their own private bath & walk in closet. Huge exquisite kitchen w/hardwood f loors, large island, walk in pantry & sky light! Marble flooring in foyer & hall. 2 staircases to upper level. Lower level enter-tainment area includes sur-round sound and T.V. plus a cedar storage closet. Attention has been given to every detail of this 1996 built home! Call Dorothy Griesman at Century 21 Country Hills for your pri-vate showing of this grand home. (248) 891-9092

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Kitchen, 3 full baths, ceramic, hardwood, newer furnace, air and roof. 2 master suites, 4 bedrooms, carpeted rec-room, fun room and 2 car attached garage. In-law quarters • Better hurry! $286,900 Al VanAcker, (248) 646-5000

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COLONIAL 4 BED, 2.5 Bath. Gourmet kitchen, 2002. 1 blk/W of Holy Name. $749,000. 248-433-1211.

OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT House in desirable Birmingham neighborhood. 1250 Villa (Maple Adams area). 3 bed brick ranch w/2 ful l baths, new kitchen, finished basement, fireplace, air, 2 car garage. $25^,900.

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UPDATED BRICK BUNGALOW 3 bed, 1.5 bath, new kitchen. $199,000. (734) 788- '642

BRIGHTON/HOWELL 1800 sq. f t . homes on 1/2 acre lots. Great location, paved streets, sidewalks, sewers, golf & boating. Bui lders closeout, hurry only 6 lots left. $180,000 - $220,000 Liberty Homes 810-225-894^

4 BEDROOM QUAL-LEVEL 2 1/2 bath, finished bsmt, 2 car garage, extra-size lot, must sell! $230,000. 734-667-2440

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Spacious, sparkl ing clean, open f loor plan featuring 3 beds, 2 1/2 baths incl. ful l ceramic bath off mas:er bed. Family room & living room w/flrepiace. Professionally f in-ished bsmt. Deck, sp'inklers, newer home in newer sub. Reduced to $229,900

2100 sq.ft. home built in 1996 move in cond. Lg family room w/fireplace. Lg island kitchen. Living room & formal dining room. 2nd floor laundry. 2 1/2 baths incl. full ceramic bath off master bed. Full bsmt . Competi t ively pr iced @

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Brick Colonial, Open Sun. 1-4 . 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1800 sqft, hardwood f loors, appliances stay. $253,900. www.hno.com id#17025 734-331-2114

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4 bedroom, 2 1/» bath, 3 car garage $396,000

Call Katharine 734.397.0100

ONE OF A KIND Custom built, 3 bed., brick ranch, 2500 sq. ft., open f loor plan, great room, formal din-ing room, master bed. suite, sun room, den, 1st floor laun-dry, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, 2200 sq. ft. f inished bsmt. 3 car attach garage. Open Sun. 2-5. 5499,900. Call: Ginny 313-565-2222

SELLER MOTIVATED! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial has many ipdates, New Carpet, Bsmt., 2 car garage. $234,900

CENTURY 21 PREMIER (734) 453-4300

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' TRY & BEAT This immaculate family Colonial. Plymouth-Can-ton Schools. Offers 4 bedrooms, huge master with walk-in closet, 2.5

room, l car a i ta:neu garage. Big deck, mani-cured lawn. You're going to like this one! $229,900.

Call Hai Romain 734-367-8161

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DEARBORN HGTS. NORTH 7624 Rosemary. Immaculate brick ranch. 2 car garage, 3 bed., 2 1 / 2 baths, C/A, finished bsmt. , updates throughout . $157,000. (734) 495-0226

NEUTRAL THROUGHOUT Bungalow! Newer tear-off roof . 3 bedrooms and good size eat-in kitchen with all appliances. Partly f inished basement. Fenced yard. Large upper bed-room wi th loads of closets. Asking $72,000.

734-525-9600 Century 21 Hartford North

BY OWNER 34225 Conroy Ct. Brick ranch, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, base-ment, new roof, 2 car attached garage. $269,900. 248-474-3102, 734-953-4288

TRI-LEVEL 32806 Annewood. 2166 sq. ft., 3 bed, den/4th bed, 2 bath, separate family, hobby & great rooms, 1/2 acre, secluded lot. Many updates/features.

$259,900. (248) 477-8805

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BY OWNER Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath brick ranch, 2.5 garage, lg. fenced yard, bright kitchen & living room w/open end fireplace, huge family room w/fireplace, wood, ceramic & carpet thru-out. Neutral, clean & charming. Major appliances stay. $223,900. Shown Fri, Sat & Sun by appt, 248-553-0585

CUSTOM RANCH-NEAR PERFECT

2028 sq. f t . w /numerous updates - 3 bed., master suite, formal dining, huge kitchen, all appliances, most new, air, security, sprinklers, basement. Better hurry! $329,900 Ai VanAcker, (248) 646-5000

RE/MAX in the Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS immacu la te & tasteful ly decorated 3 bed, 2 bath b r i c k ranch w / m a n y updates. Formal living & din ing rooms. Family room w/cathedral ceiling, fireplace w/oak mantel & doorwall to patio. C/A. Finished bsmt w/rec room. 2 car garage. $212,900 (WE277)

Century 21 Today (313)538-2000

www.century21today.com

HOT! HOT! HOT!

HOMES IN THE HILLS

$234,900 Immediate Occupancy

Gorgeous 4 bed colonial has been updated to perfection! New kitchen, baths, windows, furnace & more. Living & dining rooms, family room w/f i replace, 3 season Florida room & 1st floor master bed. Hardwood f loors. Bsmt. 2 car garage. (TA331)

$218,777 On large tot, 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick ranch w/open floor plan. Living room w/fireplace, dining room & kitchen w/appliances. Hardwood floors & C/A. Bsmt.. oatio & 2 car side entry garage. iHE327)

CENTURY 21 TODAY (248) 8SS-2000

www.century21today.com

LIVONIA - GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Call for Appointment Fabulous Renovation - Super cute & cozy! Nice

living room with r.ew carpeting opens to good size updated kitchen with new stove & refrigerator.

Renovated bath with new floor, tile, tub & enclosure, light fixtures. Ail new windows, updated

electric, extra insulation, entry & storm doors -THE LIST GOES ON! Very good price for this two

bedroom ranch with covered front porch. Offered at $84,500

GROSSE POINTE FARMS Call for Appointment

All offers considered. Fabulous opportunity to own this spacious 3 BD Brick Ranch priced below market

value. Living Room features gas frpic, hardwood floors & Big picture window. Large Eat-in kitchen

w/built-in glass front china cabinet, tons of storage. Breezeway converted into all-season 18x12 family room, Updates include newer furnace, A/C, HWH,

windows, huge fin. bsmt. w/built-ins...Too many extras to list. Unbelievable bargain.. Offered at $214,900

For More Informat ion Cal l

CRISTINE FOSTER

248-901-0262 248-642-8100 , , M s l , o l r

WOODED RANCH On a beautiful 280 f t . deep country set t ing. Maintenance free br ick beauty. 1.5 baths, central air, large 2 car attached garage, fu l l basement. Immediate occupancy. Just listed.

Calt Hai Romain 734-367-8161

Century 21 Hartford N.

3 BEDROOM Brick Ranch, f in -ished bsmt., updates thru-out , 2.5 car garage. 647 Belton. $174,900. 734-425-9080

BAD CREDIT? YOU CAN STILL BUY A

HOME WITH 0 DOWN IN ANY AREA!

Short term employment OK. Bankruptcy OK. Call Randy Lesson,

METRO FINANCE 248-709-2244

COUNTRY LIVING In the city - Beautiful 1500+, 3 bed,, 2 bath ranch, mechanics dream garage, 1/2+ acre, 2 -way fireplace In ki tchen & l iv ing room w / f i replace, greenhouse & more. $199,900

NANCY DRABICKI CENTURY 21 ROW

(734) 464-7111

FABULOUS CAPE COD With 3 huge bed.'s, fami ly room, f ireplace, lg. oak kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, attached 3 car garage, over 2,100 sq.ft. $187,900

SUPER 3 BEDROOM Brick ranch w/ remodeled ear-in kitchen, f in ished bsmt., 2 car garage, newer roof, furnace & C/A.

$139,900

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CASTELLI (734) 525-7900

Serving the area for 28 yrs

3200

2,265sq.ft. RANCH on 5 acres, Hartland school d is-trict. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large master suite w/garden tub, large ceramic shower, walk-in closet. Open f loor plan w/ceramic tile, hardwood f loors , Hickory cabinets , cathedral ceilings on dayl ight walkout basement. Large attached garage & f in ished 36x56 workshop w/15 f t . ceil-ing & roll up door. Built 2001, builder's own home. $359,000. (810) 629-8540

COME HOME TO COMFORT in this wel l cared for Cape Cod. Home features 3 bed rooms , 2 baths, beauti ful k i tchen w i th Jennaire stove, spac ious l iv ing r o o m w i th f i rep lace, f a m i l y room wi th bay w indow, p ine f loors and 2nd f i replace, dining area has French doors leading to large part ial ly covered deck. Beaut i fu l ly landscaped yard with fo rmal herb garden and more! 2 car attached garage and Hartiand Schools. $232,900.

LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER.... in this newer 2 story home situated on 2.01 acres. This lovely Planters Cottage style home features 2615 sq. ft. , 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great room w/gas fireplace, fo rmal dining room, beautiful kitchen and dining area, f in ished bonus room, walkout lower level and 2 car at tached garage! Hartland Schoo ls . $325,000.

ENGLAND REAL ESTATE 888-211-9560,810-632-7427

EXCEPTIONAL 3-4 bed., 2.5 bath Tudor, C/A, 2 f ireplaces, walkout, deck. $349,000

ShareNet (248)642-1620

TUCKED AWAY - on a quiet cul-de-sac is this new 2800 sq. f t . home under construct ion waiting for its happy owners to f ind it! Sitting on 1.26 wooded acres wi th gorgeous golf course frontage and tons of oooohs and ahhh's. Call for a complete list of details now and you wil l understand! Color selection is still a possibil i ty too! Only minutes to US-23 for easy commut ing ! Howei l Schools. $364,900.

TALL TREES....create a screen of privacy that surrounds this gorgeous home on 1.70 acres. This 2900 sq. f t h o m e includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, beautiful kitchen with hickory cabinets. Great room wi t f i stone f ireplace, f in ished walkout lower level includes 4th bedroom, 3 car attached garage, nicely landscaped wi th lovely brick paver patio and more! Howell Schools . $496,000.

BE NATURE'S NEIGHBOR! Peaceful 2.39 acre set t ing sur rounds th is "new" wel l planned ranch. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great room with fireplace & doorwal l to covered deck. Nice kitchen wi th eating area, formal din ing, 1st f loor laundry, basement wi th daylight windows & 2 car attached garage! Howel l Schools. $258,500.

ENGLAND REAL ESTATE 888-211-9560, 810-632-7427

3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 bath brick ranch. Living room w/ hardwood f loors , kitchen w i Corian, Fieldstone f ireplace, heated a t r ium, f inished bsmt. Updated Pelia windows, 3D roof & more!

$279,900 (32S0U) CENTURY 21 ROW

(734) 464-7111

3 BEDROOM ranch 1 bath & half, 1200 sq. f t . 2 car garage, sprinkler system, remodeled ki tchen & f in ished bsmt . 35464 Hathaway. $184,000. (734) 425-0248

3 Bedroom Colonial 80 x 120 ft. lot backs to woods. Hardwood f loors, custom Merr i l lat Oak kitchen with Kenmore appli-ances, newer windows, HVAC, hot water heater, roof, s id ing, baths, etc. Breakfast nook opens to full w id th mul t i - leve l deck! Partly f inished basement. Close to schools. $209,900.

KURT PENNEY (248) 240-5601

C O L O U U C U L B A N K e R Q

Schweitzer Real Estate 41860 6 Mile, Northville

3 LARGE BEDROOMS! Loaded w/ updates. New kit-chen, Cathedral family room, 2 ful l baths, privacy fenced yard. Approx. 1300 sq. f t . W. of Middlebelt. Motivated,

OPEN SAT.! $154,900 JOHN ROBERT

H O M E T O W N 734-420-3400

ABSOLUTE SLEEPER! Country in the City! Over 3/4 acre, extensive landscaping, tons of privacy! 3 bed, 2 bath ranch, over 1600 sq.ft., lg fami ly r oom w/f i replace, 16x16 attached enclosed gazebo w/ fu l l view of gorgeous backyard, huge kitchen & garage, jacuzzi , much more. $259,900

Call Dennis 313-460-9285

23852 Michigan, Dearborn

Beautiful Newer Cape Cod NW Livonia, 3-4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath, 2000 sq.ft . , $329,900. 248-866-1751

BY OWNER - 3 bedroom ranch wi th fami ly room. Plymouth & Stark Rd. area. For details call 313-717-1847

FORECLOSURE 3 bedroom home for only $79,900. For l istings:

800-719-3001, ext. H091

• IMMACULATE J • Livonia condo for rent/sale. • ! Only $ 6 7 5 / m o n t h i Com- j [ pletely remodeled with all [ • appliances staying! Private i | laundry. Pool & Clubhouse. | • Cail Abe ' i 734-367-8154 i j Century 21 Hartford North j

LANO CONTRACT WANTED? Beautifully updated 4 bed, 2.5 bath colonia l , available on terms, a unique way to buy. 15335 Norwich, $1850/mo. Call: 248-388-1680

Livonia - 2 bedroom, carpet-ed, fenced, garage, new win-dows & siding, $115,000. (248) 685-8138

OVER 1 ACRE • immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bath 1100 sq. ft. brick ranch. 2 1/2 car attached garage. Updates include: roof, kitchen, baths & more. All appl iances stay. $226,900. 734-421-6784

' SPARKLING RANCH v

A brick beauty. New ceramic ki tchen, marble t r im & appliances. 3 bed-rooms, 1.5 baths. Large covered deck, 2.5 car garage, shed, and" light-ing. Hardwood f loors, ful l basement. $179,900.

Call Hal Romain 734-367-8161

Century 21 Hartford N.

WELL-MAINTAINED, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1600 sq. ft,, colo-nial. Huge family room w/fire-place, large country kitchen, lg. lot, fenced yard, low utili-ties, $159,900. 248 476-8748

DESIRED SUB Offers this 4 bed., 2.5 bath colonial. Family room w / fireplace, master bed. w/ bath, x-iarge 2.5 car garage, partly finished bsmt. $334,000

CAROLINA ORURY (313) 969-8062

CENTURY 21 ROW (734) 464-7111

NORTHVILLE SCHOOLS IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

Choose 1 of 4 new homes in an exciting 6 lake com-munity near I275, I96, and M14. If "immediate occu-pancy" is only 1 of your pri-orities, do any or all of the following fulfil! your other pnorities-

A lakefront home with a walkout levei & spectacular lake view or- A home with a park and creek off your backyard-The "2002" Development of the Year awarded by the SE Michigan Builders Assoc-iation- A home bui l t by Superb Homes. Inc a $ year old company, being honored th is fa i l as the "2003 Builder of the Year." awarded by the SE Michigan Builders Assoc-iation- Ali homes feature 4 bedrooms, 3 ful l & 2 half baths, a living room, family room, formal dining room, library, 1st. f loor laundry, 3 car garage, plus a walkout level or fu l l basement-Square footage in the range of 3850 sq. ft. to 4625 sq. f t . on the 1st. & 2 nd floors (plus a walkout level or basement for future use)-Luxurious features and top quality products add further convenience and value. All of the above is offered by;

SUPERB HOMES, INC. MODEL 248-924-2331

Directions; W. on 7 mile rd. to Stohewater Blvd. (approx. 1/2 mile w. of Beck Rd. in Northville Twp.), left (S.) on Stonewater Blvd. & proceed to Clairmont Circle, turn r ight on Ciairmont Circle and proceed to inter-section of Ridgeview Dr., turn right on Ridgeview Dr. and then look on your right and you wil l see our model and our Superb Homes, Inc. sign. Address: 17944 Ridgeview Dr.

4 BEDROOM 2 1/2 bath colonial in popular sub. 2 -s to ry foyer, fami ly room, l ibrary/ study, master suite w / bath & separate sitt ing/ exercise room, dual staircases & much more! Up-dates too! $449,900 (05DEV)

CENTURY 21 ROW (734) 464-7111

COLONIAL FOR SALE 45572 Addington Lane, S. of 10, W. off of Taft. Beautiful 4 bed., 2.5 bath, 3013 sq. ft. , open f loor plan, 3 car garage, upgrades and extras galore. Novi schools. A must see! $469,900. 248-374-1774

NOVI New Home

Ready Now! 4 bedroom, 3 Vi bath, 3 car garage $497,565 Cal i Gal l 248.926.8877

NOVI New Home Ready Now

4 bedroom, 2 ft bath, wooded lot $484,900

Cal l Elaine 248.471.6644

COLONIAL, 4 bed., 3.5 bath, huge master suite w/ fireplace & sitt ing area. Finished bsmt w / sauna, 3 car garage, updates through out. $499,900

CALL CHRIS COURTNEY

H O M E T O W N (734) 459-6222

DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH Histor ic 1890 Victor ian on Penniman. 5 bed, 3 bath. $740,000. (734) 453-0452 or see www.hno.com, id #16604.

LAND CONTRACT 2 bedroom, 1 car garage,

large lot. $143,000 SUPPORTING REALTY

(734) 459-7100

PLYMOUTH $169,500

Quick Occupancy In quiet low traffic area on nicely landscaped lot, 3 bed, 1.5 bath ranch style home w/open f loor plan. Great room. Kitchen w / lo t s of cabinets & counter space. Nice deck. Garage. (GA146)

Century 21 Today (734)462-9800

www.centufy21today.oom

RANCH - 3000 sq.ft. executive home on Vi acre. Exquisite decor & appointments. $494,900. (313) 319-7733

B A D C R E D I T ? YOU CAN STILL BUY A

HOME WITH 0 DOWN IN ANY AREA!

Short term employment OK. Bankruptcy OK. Cali Randy Lesson,

METRO FINANCE 248-709-2244

BRICK BEAUTIES Immediate Occupancyl! 3 Bed. bungalow, d in ing room, C/A, new windows & roof, bsmt. & garage. Walk to S. Redford Schools!

$128,900 Custom 3 Bedroom Ranch new roof & furnace, dining room, gas fireplace, app-liances stay, finished bsmt. w / glass block, garage & Home Warranty! $134,900

CENTURY 21 JOHN COLE REALTY

313-937-2300

ORIGINAL OWNER Well maintained bungalow. Natural fireplace in 22x15 family room. Updated kit-chen. All appliances stay. Newer roof. 1 year home warranty. $96,500.

734-525-9600 Century 21 Hartford North

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 4 bed colonial, new root & carpet, updated appl iances, private yard - 2-tiered deck. Popular sub. - walk to down-town. Open Sun, 1-5. 166 Parsons u n e $269,900

248-608-6205

FOR SALE OR RENT - 3 bed 1 bath, air, many updates, hardwood floors, exc shape, garage P48-506-2889

NEW TO MARKET! 3112 Guilford Dr., Royai Oak

Desirable Woodwardside Sub. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, nearly 1500 sq. ft. , famiiy room, fireplace, hard-wood f loors, partially f inished basement, 2 car garage, brick patio, pool. Priced to sell @ $259,900. Very Motivated!

(248) 577-9030

VINYL 3 bed ranch, great location, completely updated, priced to seli. $152,900.4251 Olivia Ave. 313-702-4619

SALEM TOWNSHIP Tired of cookie cutter subs? Enchanting forest setting, cus-t om bui i t 3400 sq. f t . Pennsylvania Dutch style brick colonial . , High cei l ings, gleaming wood floors, large w indows even in walk-out bsmt., 3 car garage w/a guy's dream workshop. Seven miles W. of Beck and Six Mile. Take 6 Mile W. of Beck to Currie Rd, turn left until Pleasantview, turn right fo l low open signs. Open Sun., 1-4. Have a glass of cider and stroll through the woods. Asking $499,900. OneWay Realty, 248-473-5500

11 MILE/GREENFIELD 3 Bed. ranch, 2.5 bath, dining, living, fami ly room, 2 car attached. Newly decorated & carpet. A/C. Immediate occupancy, $184,900 {248)626-1176

SOUTHFIELD CHARMING COLONIAL 4 bed, 2,5 bath, 1863 sq. f t . completely updat-ed, B i rm ingham schools . $234,900. (248) 752-7414

SOUTHFIELD NEW HOME Wooded 1/2 acre lot. $349,900. 248-785-0106

LYON • 4 Bed. Cape Cod on beautiful lot. Great room w / cathedral ceiling & fireplace, screened porch w / hot tub, br ick paver, f in ished bsmt . plus 2 car attached garage.

$269,900 (40APP) CENTURY 21 ROW

(734) 464-7111

NICE & NEWER Built in 1998. 1450 sq. ft. , 3 bed, 2 bath, C/A, Ik privileges. $151,900. 248-202-2032

CHARMING HOME 3 bed cape cod on comfortable f loor plan. $149,900

DON'T MISS OUT 3 bed bungalow w/too many updates to list. $134,900

Century 21 Towne Pride (734) 326-2600

www.Century21TownePride.com

HICKORY HOLLOW COOPERATIVE

Mul t i - fami ly , non-pro f i t housing cooperative locat-ed on 13.5 acres of open landscape. Near major f reeways. Wayne-Westland School Distr ict. Current avai labi l i t ies; 1 bedroom ranch.

Equities: $3930-$4100. For more Info, contact

734-729-7262'.

JUST MOVE IN! Three bedroom, 2.5 bath brick ranch, many extras, f inished bsmt. , 2 car garage. $179,900

CENTURY 21 PREMIER (734) 453-4300

44958 Ford Rd. • Canton

MAPLE CREEK SUB 4709 Stoneview. 3100 sq. f t . 4 bedroom, 2Yi bath. Call fo r appt . only. 248-932-5969

WEST BLOOMFIELD $317 ,900

On beaut i fu l ly land-scaped lot w/ love iy view of ravine, 4 bed, 2.5 bath contemporary style home. Circular staircase. Great r oom w / 2 s to ry ceiling & fireplace. For-mal dining room, l ibrary & spacious k i tchen w/appliances. Hardwood f loors th ru -ou t . C/A, Andersen doors & windows. 2 car attached garage. (WI590)

$262 ,900 Classic pi l lared 5 bed, 2.5 bath colonial in Fox Run sub. Big great room w/d in ing area, fami l y room & kitchen w/break-fast area. Full bsmt. 2 car at tached garage. Newer roof , shingles, furnace & C/A. (PI538)

Century 21 Today (248)647-7321

www.oentury21today.com

S bedroom Tonquish Sub. brick ranch, new floor, win-dows, carpet. Move in today. $149,900. 734-453-5126

Beautiful Ranch 3 bedroom, appliances, $156,900. See at www.hno.com iD# 16775 or contact J im a i 586-291-8543

LIVONIA SCHOOLS 3 bed brick ranch, fami iy room w/ f i re-place, new windows, kitchen & roof. $169,900, 734-422-1359

LIVONIA SCHOOLS 3 bedroom brick ranch. Large living room, all appliances in kitchen, partially finished base-ment, neutral decor, garage, private yard. $159,900.

BRICK RANCH Many updates in this 3 bed-room, 1.5 bath home, 21x14. l iv ing room, nice ki tchen, f in ished basement w / extra bedroom. Livonia Schools, 2 car garage $169,000.

Century 21Nada, Inc. 248-477-9800

POPULAR TONQUISH SUB Must See! 4 beds, 1.5 baths, fu II bsmt, 1 car garage. Tota l ly updated open f loor plan fo r . l i festyles of today. Clean move-in condit ion, fg master ste, Jacuzzi tub, Pergo f loor ing th ru -ou t , l igh ted ' kitchen cabinets. Huge patio w/outdoor speakers, butterf ly :

garden. Too many ex t ras ' t o list! Won ' t last @ $165,000 Cali 800-557-7271 Ext. 4605:

Call Tom Reynolds, RE/MAX 100, (248)360-3900

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Solid 3 bed. brick ranch. Spotless in and out. Up-dated k i tchen cabinets, doorwall to patio, finished bsmt. w / f u l l bath, updated furnace & air. All applianc-es. Bargain at $159,900

SPACIOUS 1900+Sq.ft. in this spot-less home. Huge room sizes through out. 4 Bed., 3 ful l baths, family room w/ fireplace, 2.5 attached garage. Lots of updates. All appliances & 1 yr warr-anty! Must see at $179,900

Call The Anderson's Century 21 Dynamic

(734) 728-7800 Direct 6900 N. Wayne, Westland

Westland- 31813 Bay

$ 8 9 9 MOVES YOU IN

8rand new 3 bedroom Tri-Levei, w i th basement.

Ross Realty 734-326-8300

COMMERCE NEW HOME All Sports Lake privi leges. $299,900. 248-785-0106

FIX & SAVE Tempting brick and stone bungalow w i th crackl ing f ireplace, basement, and attached garage. Needs someT.L.C. In Finn Summer Camp sub. $114,500.

(248) 887-6900 FIRST AMERICAN

GENOA - RANCH, 3 bed., 1.5 bath, f inished walkout bsmt., 2 car garage, beautifully updated through out, 1/2 acre land-scaped lot. $199,900

CALL SHAWN SMITH

H O M E T O W N (734) 459-6222

OPEN SUN. SEPT 1 4 , 1 - 4 p m THE MOST BEAUTIFUL.. . 10.04 partially wooded setting surrounds this lovely 2500 sq. ft. ranch! Home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fami ly room w i th fireplaces, formal living and dining rooms. 1st f loor laundry, 3 car detached garage and Fenton Schools. $298,500. Take M-59 East of US-23 to North on Fenton Rd. go approximately 6 mtles to East on Rohn fo l lowing open signs to 13414 Rohn Road.

ENGLANO REAL ESTATE 888-211-9560, 810-832-7427

Pontiac - FULLY REMODELED Charming home in Indian Village. 3 bed. 2 bath brick, large master suite w/jacuzzi + sitting area. New kitchen w/all appliances, new roof, furnace, c.a. Must see! $149,900. By owner (248) 338-1524

BRIGHTON-AH spor ts lake. Awesome I992sq.f t . , 4 bdr, 2 bath, great room w/22 f t . cei l ing, many windows, beautiful woodwork, newly painted, new roof, stone fireplace, dock, brick paver patio, attached garage, 50x332 lot. $298,900. (810) 220-8427. 3119 School Lake Rd.

ELIZABETH LAKEFRONT S379K, 1350 sq. f t . 1974 brick ranch, dock. Sun 2-5, 4780 Onawa. 248-674-4494.

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We wil l pay cash! Any condit ion!

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Oct. 4 , 1 1 , 2 5 and Nov. 1 , 1 5 . To register call 734-930-0200

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BIRMINGHAM - Like new 2 bed, 1.5 bath end unit, C/A, neutral decor. $139,500

ShareNet (248) 642-1620

BIRMINGHAM 1 bedroom condo, furnished or unfurn ished. $92,000-$94,000. 248-645-5482

B loomf i e l d H i l l s condo. Peaceful and private! 2 bed-room 2 bath ranch style condo w/cathedra l cei l ing great room. Golf and mem-bership available. 2 car garage. Lowest priced ranch unit w/basement. $349,900. Call Forrest at RE/MAX in the Hills, (248) 646-5000

BLOOMFIELD TWP- 2 Bed. .2 bath, l iv ing & dining room, air, basement, 2 carport. Club house, pool ail appl. included. $145,900 248-332-4113

CANTON 3 bedroom condo, 1.5 baths, Sheldon/Warren. Hardwood f loors, many new upgrades, move in condit ion. $127,000. 734-459-7289

FARMINGTON HILLS • By owner. 3 bedroom townhouse, 1st f loor master bedroom, finished lower level walkout, 2150 s q . f t . 248-865-0331.

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FARMINGTON HILLS Great fo r people wanting a home feel wi th less upkeep. 1st Floor master & laundry w/ custom updates including kit-chen w/ Corian counters & hardwood f loors . End unit borders pines. 3 Bed., 2.5 bath in beautiful River Pines, Farmington Hilis. 22195 River Ridge Tr.

Cal i Deborah Chene 248-738-9137

For a pr ivate showing KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

248-380-8800

LATHRUP VILLAGE $133,000. 1200 SQ. FT., 2 bed, 2 bath, all appliances, 60"widescreen TV. (586) 383-4827

LIVONIA Absolutely NO Bank Qualifying! $4900 moves you in! Owner f inancing. Lovely 1/1 condo w/dining room, 740 sq. ft. , pool. Also rent/buy opt ion avail. 734-332-9137

L IVONIA-3 Bed., 2 bath, laun-dry/ s torage, 1250sq. f t „ ground level court yard set-t ing, pool. 8 Mile & Gill Rd on V-Pond condo's. Building 17, unit #33599. $128,500 248-797-0225; 989-389-3825

Northvil ie OPEN SAT. 1-4

Links of Northville Hills Golf Club

16806 Lochmoor Circle West. S. of Six - E. of Beck

Gorgeous 3 bed. 2.5 bath condo - 1 st f loor master suite, f i replace In fami ly room, island kitchen, bsmt, plus 2 car attached garage, 2520 sq.ft., upgrades galore. Close to club house, pool, golfing, x-ways, shopping & airport,

Only $399,900 C A L L ESTHER BAXTER

248-981-7885 M A Y F A I R REALTY

734-522-8000 X243

NORTHVILLE - Updated. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condo in Highland Lakes. End unit, exc. cond. A must see! $175,000.

248-348-9679

Northvil ie Condo

RENT TO OWN Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, quiet set t ing, newly refurbished, new appliances. $105,000. Owner will help.

734-981-3857

NORTHVILLE Country Place. 2 bed, 2 baths, appliances, pool, tennis, private garage. $172,500. 248-349-7512

NOVI 2 bed, 1 bath townhouse. Garage, private entrance. Immediate occupancy. $119,900. (248) 553-4029

NOVI- Gorgeous Condo on the Lake, new 3800 sq. ft. end unit, w/walk-out . Won't last long! $659,000,248-348-3609

N O V I : N e w H o m e R e a d y N o w

2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch condo $375,900

Call Jenni fer 248.928.8886

PLYMOUTH Just a shor t walk to down town Plymouth. Decorated to a T ! Ab-solutely gorgeous. 2.5 baths, 3 bedrooms, full basement, garage, club-house and beautiful pool. Low taxes, quick occupancy.

M I K E HEATH 734-462-3600

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PLYMOUTH Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 Bath end unit ranch. 1 car garage. Pool. Club-

house. Walk to downtown. $198,000. 734-455-1811.

ROCHESTER Downtown Bsmt., garage. New patio, windows & carpet. Wooded area. $145,900.248-650-8278

Royat Oak • Open Sun 1-4 Maplewoode Townhomes. 14 Mile, 2 blocks W. of Coolidge. Exceptional condo in great iocat ion. 2 bed, 1.5 bath. Updates: kitchen, baths, roof, a/c, windows. Beautiful fin-ished basement wi th 2nd kitchen & fireplace. $165,000.

800-789-9777, ext 2200

Royal Oak -Coventry Condo, 2 large bedrooms w/large closets, 1.5 baths, fireplace, new windows, new furnace 03, ca, lovely enclosed deck, 2 covered carports. $185,000.

(248) 280-2989

Southfieid 5 0 0 0 TOWNCENTER

2 & 3 bedroom condos start-ing at $159,000. RE/MAX 100 R.W. Watson 248-736-3000

STERLING HGTS.-2 bed Condo w / ing round pool & c lubhouse. Updated, fu l l bsmt, pr ivate ct. yard, lg enclosed deck. $116,500.

Mark Stadler 586-770-4853

543 N. Main, Rocherster

TROY- Open Sat., Sun., 1-4. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, profes-sionally decorated, upgrades. Move-in cond.. 248-244-0915

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HOME

$ 4 2 7 / m o , i nc ludes house p a y m e n t &

land lease. 248-474-6500

1 0 % d o w n , $ 3 2 7 / m o . f o r 2 4 0 m o s .

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I N N O V I

VICTORIAN 1144 sq. ft, 28R, 2BA, all

appliances, fireplace, CA, decks, shed & more. $16,500

BRAND NEW SKYLINE

2BR, 28A, all deluxe appliances, washer/dryer, CA & more. First year rent free.

$45,800

LIKE NEW Leaving state, over 1200 sq.

ft., 3BR, 2BA, all deluxe appliances, CA, large coverd

porch, laundry room with washer/dryer. Move in con-

dition. Only $46,200

Others available f r om $16,500 thru $49,900.

%wi S d r n f a

HIGHLAND HILLS ESTATES on Sseley Rd.

N. of Grand River bet, Meadowbrook & Haggerty Rds.

Call Joanne or Sue

( 2 4 8 ) 4 7 4 - 0 3 2 0 or ( 2 4 8 ) 4 7 4 - 0 3 3 |

N e w H o m e s

$ 3 9 , 8 0 0 !

• 1 3 6 9 sq. ft. • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Deluxe GE App l i ances

• Skyl ights & M o r e

$99/month Site Rent 2 Years

At Ihese Fine locations:

w i m s s m Huron Valley Schools

On M-59 west of Bogie Lake Rd.

(248) 887-1980

Commerce Meadows

Huron Val ley Schools

On Wixom Rd., 4 miles north of 1-96

(248) 684-6797

Kensington Pla<e

South Lyon Schools Grand River, 1-95 exit! S3

Across from Kensington Metropark

(248) 437-2039

Stra t fo rd Vi l la

Huron Val ley Schools On Wixom Rd., 3.5 miles north of 1-96

(248) 685-9068

Q u a l i

N e w H o m e s

$ 2 1 , 9 0 0 !

• 3 Bedrooms

• 2 Baths

• G E A p p l i a n c e s

• Skylights& More

m 2 / m r n t h

$2,326/< iowi t

S i t e

2

-On seltd models, bused en !0S dm 9.75% SPB, ISO payments. Interest tote subject to dmngs,

in Novi

Novi Meadows

South Lyon Schools on Napier Rd. 1 mile west of Wixom

Rd., and 1 mile S. of Grand River

(248) 3 4 4 - 1 9 8 8

Find the best garage sales in your

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Manufactured Homes

N e w H o m e s

$ 2 1 , 9 0 0 !

• 3 Bedrooms

• 2 Baths

• GE Appliances

• Skylights& M o r e

$ 2 2 2 / m o n t h $ 2 , 3 2 6 / d o w n

R e d u c e d

S i t e R e n t

2 Y e a r s 'On select mod*, bosd on 10X down, 9.75* APS,

In Canton

Sherwood Wayne-Westland Schools

on the southeast corner oi Michigan Ave. & Haggerty Rd.

(734) 3 9 7 - 7 7 7 4

Farmington H i l l s Flamingo Trailer Park. 1986 Schultz, 14x70, 2 tied. 2 ful l bath, fire-place, laundry room, washer & dryer, air, appl iances. $15,000 f irm. 248-477-2169

NOVI 14x70, . 3 bedroom , 2 bath, air, newer furnace, clean, eager to sell, $4,000. (248) 624-9272

SITSON LAKE- Not al l-sports. 1/2 acre. Walk-out lot. $110,000/best. See anytime. 248-887-4626/248-431-6776

WHITE LAKE TWP. 270' frontage on Bogle Lake. $139,900. Call Gary at Arnold Associates Inc. (248)626-7557

BETWEEN TRAVERSE CITY AND PETOSKEY

T t s al l about the v i e w ! " Over 6 acres with 215' of Lake Michigan waterfront.

$675,000. Come see the sunsets! Call DAVE or LAURIE

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

800-968-2812

HARBOR SPRINGS -New Detached Condominiums with Indoor Pool & Club house, 4500 sq. ft. Ail Golf course frontage, sking. From $475,000. Call:

1-800-742-5573

HISTORICAL RIVERFRONT 2000 sq. ft. home on 8 acres in upper Thumb area. Complete renovation 1999. 4 + bed., 1st f loor laundry, Huge spring-fee! pond w/islands. S189.000. Much more! pics & more info: @fo rsalebyowner.com ad #20008193. Cal! :989-428-3605

PORT AUSTIN- New Gated Resort Community with Indoor Pool & Clubhouse. Riverfront & Lake View Custom Homes f rom $199,500 and 2300 sq. f t . Call: 1-800-742-5573

TRAVERSE CITY FURNISHED CONDO 2 Bed, 2 bath. Fireplace, pool, boat club & tennis courts available. By owner. $110,000. Email: garyrasche@pocketmail.com

(231) 715-5312

BY OWNER WHITE LAKE SUB 3/4 acre lots, $70-85,000.

(248) 646-0077

HIGHLAND-WHITE LAKE AREA-10 acres, parcels f rom $100,000-40 acres, heavily wooded, $550,000-40 acres w/pr ivate lake single bui ld sites-can't be spl i t -891-7470, 248-613-6515

HOWELL, 7 .75 acres.$97,000. Make offer.

517-548-7976

THREE NEW developments. Near South Lyon & Hamburg with South Lyon, Brighton & Dexter schools. 1/2-4 acre wooded walkouts, parks, lake-front/ iake access, paved streets. Compare my prices.

Owner: (734) 663-4886

FOR LEASE- BAY HARBOR. Brand new Duplex Condominim,1888 SQ. ft., 3 bed., 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, $2200/mo. 6 mo. m in imum lease. Call 1-800-742-5573

•ZERO SOWN PURCHASES-•DEBT CONSOLIDATION*

Save $$$ Call today for great rates

(810) 229-7147 R OD & Kristi

I ' l l buy o r l e a s e y o u r h o u s e , make p a y m e n t s , d o repa i rs , c l o s e q u i c k l y , any area, any p r i ce , any c o n d i t i o n . 248-348-4700

Victoria Buys Houses CASH

ANY SITUATION 734-710-9672

Wanted; nice 3 bedroom home, to $100,000. Minor repairs ok. 810-714-0111

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD- 2 Cemetery lots, side by side. 11 mile near Evergreen. $1000. 248-486-0050

KNOLLWOOD Memor ia l Park Plymouth. 2 plots, Section 187, the Garden Serenity. $950 each. 906-482-9915

Apartment Oakland Hi l ls Memor ia l

In Novi. 2 plots of 8 graves each in V ic to ry Gardens. $400/iOt. 248-625-8813

DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH -2000 sq. ft. Newly decorated. Spa/beauty shop. $2250/mo. 517-424-0022/517-605-7188.

FARMINGTON Grand River & Orchard Lake, 2400 sq, f t . , 7200 sq. f t . Southf ie id Telegraph btwn 8 & 9 mile. 1150 sq. ft. 1350 sq. ft. Call (248) 867-1800

Space for Lease 3 M O N T H S FREE

• RETA IL • Auburn Hills • Livonia

Pontiac • Westiand • L I G H T I N D U S T R I A L *

Belleville • Canton Novi • Wixom • OFFICE •

Canton • Farmington Hills Novi • Wixom

( 2 4 8 ) 3 4 4 - 8 9 7 0

AMERICENTERS - Furnished, Windowed Offices - Conference Rooms - High-Speed Internet Access Troy, Livonia, Bloomfield Hills, Southfieid. 734-462-1313

EXPRESSWAY EXPOSURE

Month- to-month Avail. 168 to 2700 sq.ft. 1-275 x-way.

JA Bloch & Co/Gach Realty (248) 559-7430

F A R M I N G T O N H I L L S

CERTIFIED REALTY

NEW EXECUTIVE SUITES TROY & SOUTHFIELD

Very prestigious bldgs, Designer furnished.

$650/mo. + support services, www. the ln te l l lgentof f ice. com

(248) 519-2300

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 1437 sq. f t , 4 off ices + work area, Rochester Hills.

(248) 652-9940

OPPORTUNITY!

734-451-5210

PLYMOUTH DOWNTOWN 525 sq. ft. suite ample park-ing. Call (734) 455-7373 for Info

REDFORD TWP. Office Space

Small suites available. Beautifully decorated.

2 locations, includes all util ities.

CERTIFIED REALTY INC. (248) 471-7100

Sou th f ie id - 12 Mi ie/ Northwestern. Over 1710 sq. ft., ideal for dental/medlcai.

Call: 248-763-8777

PLYMOUTH Main St. 7500 sq. ft. $ l 6 / sq . f t . NNN. negotiable. Commercia l space - huge parking lot. Next to women's f itness center, 810-523-6100

Apartments - i f l f c Unfurnished > U r

$ 9 9 M O V E S Y O U I N

P L U S 1 MONTH FREE! Rent on 1st visit

receive an addiionai $50 OFF FOR 6 MONTH'S

L a r g e r A p a r t m e n t s 1 & 2 B e d r o o m P l a n s

s P l a y g r o u n d A r e a • P o o l & C l u b h o u s e • C a r p o r t I n c l u d e d

( 7 3 4 ) 7 2 9 - 5 0 9 0 w w w . y o r k c o m m u n i -

t i e s . c o m

$ Q Q

M O V E S Y O U

I N P L U S

O N E M O N T H

FREE R E N T

Newly Upgraded 1 & 2 Bedrooms

Plymouth Manor Plymouth House

Close to downtown Plymouth!

7 3 4 - 4 5 5 - 3 8 8 0 www.yorkcommunlties.com

= REAL-ESTATE at i t 's best!

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A p a r t m e n t s -U n f u r n i s h e d

Belleville L B J

S O U T H P O R T LAKEFRONT A P T S .

1 & 2 Bedrooms From $640

Heat Included in Rent

$2QQ-$300 OFF 12 MO.

LEASES

• Washer & Dryer in Every Apartment

»All Lakefront Apts. • Pets Conditional

Call for details:

(734) 697-8742

BIRMINGHAM 1 MONTH FREE

To Qualified Applicants Studios and 1 & 2 bedrooms available in town Birmingham at the 555 Building.

Call Marl 248-645-1191

BIRMINGHAM MAPLE ROAD

TOWNES Maple at Columbia (east of Adams). Walk to down-town f rom fully updated 1 bed apt. ($725) available Oct. or 1 bed townhouse ($820) available now. Central air, basements, updated kitchens.

EHO. 1 cat OK with fee. THE BENEICKE GROUP

(248) 642-8686

BIRMINGHAM: 1 bed, open f loor plan, oak f loors, $700/rno. All uti l i t ies. Call before 2pm. (248) 321-9445

BIRMINGHAM upper 1 bed-room, garage, stove, fridge, heat incl,, $725/mo. (248) 360-0335

C A M B R I D G E APARTMENTS

$ 9 9

M O V E S

Y O U I N

PLUS 1 MO. FREE!

Rent on 1st visit receive additional $50 Off the next

six months

CALL NOW FOR MORE INFO.

ON THESE AMAZING SAVINGS

(313)274-4765 www.yorkcommunlties.com

Canton

BEST DEAL IN TOWN

Excellent Amenities & Service

Super Move-In Specials f rom $ 4 7 1 *

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhouse Apts.

CANTON GARDEN A P T S . (734) 455-7440

www.apartments.com/ cantongardens

"restrict ions appiy.

Unbeatable Value.

CANTON Apts. & townhomes now available. Contact Jennifer

• 734-981-3700 •

Canton

E n j o y the r e l a x e d & e a s y g o i n g l i f e s t y l e

of Can ton a t

WINDSOR WOODS

Luxury Apartments & Townhomes From $620

( A s k a b o u t o u r 1 b e d r o o m s p e c i a l )

• Balconies/Patios • Cable hook-up «Storage areas within

each apt. • Carports included

Call or come in today! Open weekends

(734) 459-1310

Canton - 2 bedroom duplex, $725/mo. All utilities included. 1 bedroom, $525/mo. Heat included. (734) 455-0391

CANTON BEDFORD SQUARE APTS.

N O W T A K I N G A P P L I C A T I O N S F O R

S p a c i o u s 1 & 2 B e d r o o m A p t s . Smal l , Qu ie t , Sa fe C o m p l e x . Ford R o a d nea r I - 275

S T A R T I N G A T $ 5 8 5 (734) 981-1217

Canton

Carriage Cove Luxury Apts.

(LILLEY & WARREN) • We take pride in offering the

fo l lowing services to our tenants:

• Private entry • Emergency maintenance • Beautiful grounds wi th pool

& picnic area with BBQ's • Special handicapped units • Restful atmosphere • Cable available • Many more amenities • NO OTHER FEES • 1 bedroom $665; 900 sq. f t . • 2 bedroom $735; 1100 sq.f t . • Vert ical bl inds & carport

included • Ceramic bath & foyer • Professional on-site man-

agement • 23 plus years experience • Near x-ways, shopp ing,

airport Rose Doherty,

Property Manager: (734) 981-4490

C a n t o n

FRANKLIN PALMER

Apartments 1 8> 2 B e d r o o m s

F R E E H E A T * S o u n d C o n d i t i o n e d " C e n t r a l A i r www.cmipropert ies.net

(866 ) 2 6 6 - 3 6 9 8 E H O

Canton

OPEN HOUSE Come join the fun at

what could be your NEW HOME.

Sept. 12th-14th One Month Free

Plus $ 5 Q / m o o f f f o r t he 1s t Six M o n t h s

at

Franklin Palmer Apts.

1681 Columbus (734) 397-0200

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DEARBORN CLUB APTS & TOWNHOMES • • • • • • •

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REOUCED SECURITY DEPOSIT

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• FREE HEAT • Great Floor Plans • Lots of Closets • Vertical Blinds • Dishwashers • A N D LOTS MORE!

On inkster Rd„ just North of Ford Rd.

(866) 534-3358 Even the call is free! EHO

FARMINGTON - Tiny 1 bed-room. older complex, carpet, appliances, air, pet fee. $255/mo. 248 356-7719

Farmington Area- Adult Com-muni ty 55yrs+ Smal l ef-ficiency. $468/mo. Heat In-cluded. Call: 734-564-8402

FARMINGTON

CHATHAM

HILLS

One Bedrooms low as * as tow i

$580 (First 6 months on a 13

month lease)

plus

One Month F r e e * Spacious Apartments Apartments w/Dens

Avail. Attached Garages Avail. Indoor Swimming Pool Renovated Apartments

Avail. Lots of Closet Space Huge Storage Cages

(866) 266-9238

Located on Grand River btwn Drake and Halstead Open Mon 9-7, Tues-Frl 9-6, Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4 www.cmiproper t les .net

*Soma Restrictions. Call for details.

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Y A L O A K

Lafayette

1 & 2 B e d r o o m

A p a r t m e n t s Heat included

Walking distance f rom downtown.

Starting at $640.00

248-547-2053 :: . H p J C..HT.S».

L a r g e 1 B e d r o o m

Meat i n c l u d e d

$585,00

2 4 8 - 5 8 8 - 1 4 8 6

Chatsford Village

Oxford House

1 B e d r o o m H e a t i n c l u d e d

S t a r t i n g a t

$610.00

248-544-1486

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4200. Hails/Buildings 4210 Residence To Exchange 4230 Commercial/Industrial 4300 Garage/Mini Storage 4400 .Wanted To Rent 4410 Wanted To Rent

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microwave ovens, exceptional architecture and landscaping

GRACIOUS SURROUNDINGS From $580 (734) 697-4343

t Equal Housing I Opportunity

w w w . s l a t k i n c o r p . c o m Just West of 1-94 and 1-275 Interchange.

All located in Belleville/Van Buren just off the N. 1-94 Service Drive, 1/4 mile West of Haggerty Rd. Exit

, Minutes from Ann Arbor, Canton, Livonia and Metro Aiiport,

"Executive units available

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• 2 & 3 Bedroom. 2 1/2 Baths ' 1800 sq. ft. - 2 0 0 0 sq. ft. • Ranches & Townhomes • Two Car Attached Garage • full Basement

FARMINGTON HILLS. LUXURY ^ ( 2 4 8 ) 85-1-2730

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Apartments -Unfurnished

Farmington Hills

C O R D O B A APARTMENTS

1 & 2 B e d r o o m A p t s . From $605

RENTAL SPECIALS CALL FOR DETAILS

• Swimming Pool • Central Air

REDUCED SECURITY DEPOSIT

PETS CONDITIONAL

(248) 476-1240

Farmington Hills

1 mo. Free Rent 0 Security with approved credit

VILLAGE OAKS APARTMENTS

Orchard Lake Rd.

(248) 474-1305

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Rent Includes Heat a n d Vert ical Bl inds

6 mon th or 1 yea r lease Wel l ma in ta ined Newly decora ted

Features; * Air conditioning * Refrigerator and range

* Smoke detectors * Laundry facilities * Extra storage * Swimming pool .

* Cable available

1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.

LEXINGTON VILLAGE Small Pet Section

From $560 1-75 and 14 Mile, opposite

Oakland Mall

248-585-4010

PRESIDENT MADISON APTS.

From $605 1 block east of John R, just

south of Oakland Mall

248-585-0580 * * * * * * *

H A R L O APTS. From $570 Warren, Ml

West side of Mound Rd., just north of 13 Mile. Opposite

GM Tech Center

586-939-2340

Farmington Hllis HAPPINESS IS. . .

Moving into a cozy, 1 bedroom apt, w/REDUCED RENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT.

Carport & water included Starting at $520

CEDARBROOKE APTS. 248-478-0322

Farmington Hifls

OPEN HOUSE • Free Gifts

• Refreshments • Win a Vacation Package

Fri. 9/12 & Sat. 9-13 10am-5pm

Sunday 9-14, noon-5pm

Plus get up to 3 Months Free!*

• Dogs & Cats Welcome (with no monthly , pet fees)

• Covered Parking • 24-hr Fitness Center • In-home Washer/Dryer • Sparkling Pool • Paved Nature Trails • Equity Earner Program • And more

Diamond Forest Apartments

Cali tol l free 877-262-7949

www.cilamcmdforest.com

*For a very limited t ime on select units. Cali for details

Farmington Hi l ls

SUMMIT LUXURY APTS Starting at $1110

2 bedroom, 2 bath. Over 1350 sqft. Washer/dryer included. Covered parking. Sparkling Pool. Tennis Courts. Clubhouse for entertaining. Call: 248-626-4396 x418

F a r m i n g t o n Hi l ls Best A p a r t m e n t Va lue

TIMBERIDGE APARTMENTS.

(N. on Tuck Rd. off 8 Mile between Middlebelt &

Orchard Lake Rd., corner of Folsom)

DELUXE ONE AND TWO BEDROOM UNITS

FROM $625 LIMITED SPECIAL

Includes appliances, vertical blinds, carpeting, pool,

optional carports

Model Open Daily 9-5

Rental Office: 248-478-1487 Home Office: 586-775-8206

FARMINGTON HILLS MAPLE RIDGE APTS. CALL FOR SPECIALS!

23078 Middlebelt. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom, Cental air, car-port available. $560-$650.

248-473-5180

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Mention this atI and gat 1 month FREE!

. p D M F I E L D W O N THE GREEN

Orchard Lake & Middlebelt

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.

Ai r C o n d i t i o n i n g • P e t s W e l c o m e • D i s h w a s h e r

• M i c r o w a v e • Ve r t i ca l B l i n d s • C a r p o r t s Ava i l ab le

• 2 P o o l s

• F i t n e s s C e n t e r • F u r n i s h e d A p t s .

A v a i l a b l e

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A p a r t m e n t s

• 9 Sp&Uai •

1 M O N T H FREE plus reduced security deposit

on 1 Bedroom apartments only

(866) 262-3698 On Palmer between Liliey and

S h e l d o n R o a d s

Apartments • Unfurnished

Farmington Hills

SUPER LOCATION Grand River/Orchard Lake STONERIDGE MANOR

APARTMENTS Enter off Freedom Road,

W. of Orchard Lake Road, South of Grand River Deluxe 1 Bedroom

sub-level S550/MO.

Limited Time Special Includes: Carpeting,

vertical blinds, deluxe appliances

Mon. • Fri. 9-4, Sat./Sun. by appointment Rental Ofllcs: 248/478-1437

Home Office: 596/775-8206

Farmington Hi l ls BEST LOCATION

Deposit only $300 248-474-5526

FARMINGTON HILLS FREEDOM VILLAGE APTS. 1/2 off 1st month's rent!

(Lower units only). Spacious 1 & 2 bedrooms. Washer/ dryer in unit. W a t e r s carport includ-ed. New carpet, C/A, no pets. $565-8685. (586) 254-9511

FARMINGTON HILLS Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. New kitchens with appliances. Walk-in closets, balcony, verti-cal blinds & carport Included. 12 Mile & Orchard Lake area. Starting at $690 per month. 1 year lease only. 248-763-4729

Farmington Hills

WALNUT CREEK Large 1 Bedroom

0 Security Deposit w/credit approval

STARTING AT S525/MO. MUST SEE!

Call : (248) 961-2753

FARMINGTON MANOR APTS. Deluxe studio & 1 bedroom, carport. 1ST3 MONTH'S RENT 50% OFF! (With approved credit) 248-888-0868

FARMINGTON PLAZA APTS. Deluxe 1 and 2 bedrooms, star t ing at $500-up. Heat inc luded, water, pool. Ask about our speciall

(248) 478-8722

FIVE, Five. F ive. ONE MONTH FREE. To Qualified Applicants. Studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms available in town Bi rmingham. 555 S. Old Woodward. Call Mari

(248)645-1191

Franklin Area

WEATHERSTONE TOWNHOUSES 2 mos. Free Rent On 2 & 3 bedroom

Townhouses, 2 1/2 baths,

washer/dryer hookup. 2 car attached garage.

Sparkling pool. 1700 sqft.

Starting at $1575 246-350-1296 x418

OPEN 7 DAYS *concf t ions exist

GARDEN CITY 1 BR Apt. Updated. $495/mo.

1 BR Duplex. Updated. $550/mo. (Agent Owner)

CALL DENNIS SMITH (313) 793-8643

Grand River-Middiebelt Great Location

Near Botsford Hospital, Livonia Mall and

Downtown Farmington wi th Clarenceville

School District

CEDARIDGE APARTMENTS

Limi ted Time Special 2 Bedroom Units

FROM $700

Vertical blinds, carpeting,

Hotpoint appliances, security system,

storage within apt.

(Enter on Tulane, 1 block W. of Middlebelt, S. side of Grand River) Model Open Daily 1 -6

Except Wednesday

246-471-5020 586-775-8206

LIVONIA CURTIS CREEK APTS

Farmington Rd. - 6 1 / 2 Mile j Private entrances, washer/ dryer. Pets. 'Leasespecials.) From $715. 248-473-0365

Livonia

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1 B e d r o o m f r o m $ 6 0 9 * 2 b e d r o o m f r o m $ 6 9 4 *

Woodridge Apartments

(888) 547-5828 wood ridgeapartments.com "For a very limited t ime on

select units. Call ieasing office for details.

& LIVONIA

14950 Fairfield 1 MONTH FREE RENT! 1 & 2 Bedrooms available.

Heat, water, wood f loors Private patio/baicony

734-516-0539

L i v o n i a ' s F ines t L o c a t i o n

MERRIMAN WOODS APTS. Merriman Rd., corner of

7 Mile. Near Livonia Mali ' A S K A B O U T O U R

L I M I T E D T I M E SPECIAL"

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From $700 includes: Patio or balcony, carpeting, vertical blinds, deluxe appliances, pooi.

248-477-9377 586-775-8206

LIVONIA: Sub-ievel apt. 1 bed, private entrance, $13Q/wk. ut i l i t ies included. $400, deposit. 734-422-7241

Madison Heights

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Across f rom Oakland Mall at I-75 and 14 Mile

C O N C O R D

T O W E R S 32600 Concord Dr.

(next to the Micro-Center Store)

1 bedroom from $565 2 bedroom f rom $625 Carports • Dishwasher Disposal • Central air

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Charming smal l com-muni ty nestled in a wooded, s t ream side setting. Featuring a variety of unique 1 bedroom apartments f r o m only $675. Ali feature neutral decor, blinds, appliances, covered parking. Options include in unit washer and dryer & dens with french doors. Availability l imited., come see why! EHO

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One o f L i v o n i a ' s f i n e s t a p a r t m e n t s

at c o m p e t i t i v e p r ices CANTERBURY PARK APTS.

19400 Mayfield off Seven Mile Rd.between

Farmington & Merriman, behind Joe's Produce)

1 BEDROOM S700/mo. 2 BEDROOM $8Q0/mo.

Includes ful l washer & dryer in each apartment.

Community room, patio or balcony,

deluxe appliances, optional carport

248 473-3983 586-775-8206

PLYMOUTH BROUGHAM MANOR 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts

From $580 (734) 455-1215

PLYMOUTH - Luxurious 2 oedroom, 2 oath, carport, bal-cony, washer/dryer. $675.

734-542-1994

PLYMOUTH 2 bedroom apt. Near downtown, $680/mo. includes heat, (plus security)

Call: (734) 455-2635

P L Y M O U T H PARK APTS . 40325 Plymouth Rd.

FREE R E N T ! * 1 bedroom from $600

Heat & water Walk-in closets

734-416-5840 734-216-9164 * Some restrictions apply

Plymouth

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P l y m o u t h • Pets W e l c o m e • F i tness Center, Poo l

1 b e d r o o m f r o m $ 6 0 5 * 2 b e d r o o m f r o m $ 6 8 1 *

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PLYMOUTH SHELDON PARK APTS.

Spacious 1-2 bedroom, cen-tral air. Carport. Pool. $555-$655. Call: (734)453-8811

PLYMOUTH - 1 bedroom, close to downtown. Available Sept.15th. 1 year lease, no pets. $575/mo. John

734-454-0056

PLYMOUTH • 2 bedroom. Pooi, carport, great location. Util i t ies included. No dogs. $795/mo. 734-751-2525

PLYMOUTH • DOWNTOWN 1 bedroom apts. $500 includes h e a t s water. No pets. 114 mo. security. ' 734-673-5435

PLYMOUTH CONDO: 1 bed, 1 bath, totally remodeled, no pets/smoking. Quiet complex. $750/mo. 734-425-6028

PLYMOUTH DOWNTOWN quiet complex, 1 bedroom, c/a, storage, carport, laundry facil-ities, walk- in closet $575/mo. 231-223-7220,231-645-7222

PLYMOUTH DUPLEX. Redone 2 bedroom, appl i -ances, laundry. $700/mo. fu t i l i t i es & deposit. Ready now. No pets. (734) 459-0854

Plymouth

HILLCREST CLUB Apartments

Check out our special on renovated apts.

Select apts. only

1 Bedroom $ 6 1 5

2 Bedroom $ 6 9 0

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PLYMOUTH HILLS APT 746 S Mill St (Lilley Rd)

BEST KEPT SECRET IN PLYMOUTH!

CHECK US OUT! 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS.

FROM $630

734-455-4721

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PLYMOUTH Park Manor Apt. 1 bedroom, $555 includes heat. 1 parking space per apt. 734-454-9274

PLYMOUTH SQUARE APTS. 2 bedroom, central air, pool. $705. 734-455-6570

PLYMOUTH- Spacious 1 bed-room Apt. Heat & water includ-ed, all appliances. 1 year lease. $610/mo. Available Now! No smoking. 734-453-0885

REDFORD Rouge Creek Apts., 24757 5 Mile-1 bedroom $525 +sec. 2 bedroom, $650. +sec. Appliances/air. No pets. Mon-Sat. 11-6, 313-945-0524

REOFORD AREA - 1-2 bed-room apar tments available, $485 /mo includes heat 8t water. Cali for details at:

313-535-9733.

REDFORD AREA 1 bedroom, star t ing at $475. Includes heat & water. Call for details.

313-538-4338

REDFORD AREA Telegraph - 5 Mile

CALL FOR $99 SPECIAL Clean Quiet Building

Carpet, Walk in Closet, Heat & Water included.

1 Bedroom $495 Credit Check & References

313-532-9234

O r e a r P r o p e r t y !

Great Floor Plan!

Great Service!

H U G E T W O B E D R O O M S

* Carports * Private Entrance • Newburgh Lake Views

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REDFORD TWP. (South) 3 bed brick ranch, bsmt. No garage. $850 /mo„ 1 1/2 mo. securi ty. CaEI Randy the Realtor: 313-320-5810

ROYAL OAK - Between 12 & 13 Mile, off Coolidge, 1 bed-room apt., newly redecorated, carpet. $540/mo. Heat & water included.

(248) 488-2251.

ROYAL OAK - 1 bedroom, great location. Quaint sett ing. Cats okay. $585 /mo„ heat & water included. 248-867-2309

ROYAL OAK - 2 bedrooms, great location. Quaint sett ing. Cats okay. $735/mo., heat & water included. 248-867-2309

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Close to Birmingham, Shopping, and Freeways

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Autumn Ridge Townhomes

Newly renovated community! Huge townhouses wi th

basement, fireplace, washer/dryer walkout

basement or patio Clubhouse with pool 2 4 8 . 3 5 6 . 2 1 3 0

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Southfieid

French Quarters Apts. Move-in Specials! I

Beautiful 1 bedroom apts w i th great ameni t ies including swimming pool, central air, ca rpor ts available & fitness center. 8 Mile/Beech Daly area.

248-354-3362

Southf ie id 12 Mile & Lahser

TWYCKINGHAM APARTMENTS

2 mos. Free Rent on 1 bedrooms

Immediate Occupancy Starting at $685 (248) 355-2047

SOUTHFIELD Small 1 bed-room, l ighted parking area. Quiet area, ail utilities paid. $450 /mo plus secur i ty . Inkster & 8 Mle area. No pets. (248) 352-4518 before noon.

Southfieid Wellington Place

Large 1 bedroom apts. Moni tored alarm system. Wei! lighted iot. Heat & appliances.' Laundry facilities. Intercom system.

Ask about our spec ia l . Lahser % mi., N. of 8 Mile By Appt. 248-355-1069

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W. 8L00MFIELD/N0VI AREA Large 2 bed, brand new kitchen, bath, appliances, air & carpet. $660. (248) 366-8494

Wayne

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• Outdoor Pool • Large floor plans • Free Heat & Water

Ap ts Star t at $595 WAYNE FOREST APTS.

Open 9am-6pm Call 734-326-7800

* wi th approved credit

WAYNE 1 & 2 bedroom apt. $500 & $550, includes heat & water. (734) 728-7865

WAYNE: Large 1 bed, a/c, car-pet, all appliances, walk in closet, cable. In clean secure bidg. $535 /mo . 1 MONTH FREE RENT 734-455-8605

EST BLOOMFIELD: 2 units, ff iciency $435/mo. or large bed, $750/mo. Call Stan

(248) 363-7736

Westland £ 5 1

THE LANDINGS LAKEFRONT APTS. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.

From $515

$200-$300 FREE RENT ON 12 MO.

LEASES Air Conditioning

PETS CONDITIONAL

(734) 729-5650

Westland

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some with fireplace - Clubhouse

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Air, heat, appliances included.

Starting at $550 (734) 326-9008

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A n d $ 1 0 0 g h e

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• Supersize Closets • Breakfast Bar • Intercoms • Cable Ready • Central Heating & A/C Livonia Schools

CALL TODAY! (734) 422-5411

On Warren Rd. between Wayne & Newburgh

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• G A S & W A T E R PA ID - N E A R S H O P P I N G • 1 - 2 BEDROOMS WESTERN HILLS APTS

Call 734-729-6520 Open Mon. - Fri. 9anM>j>m

Upon Credit approval

$3001 3rd n

WESTLAND CAPRI " SUMMER SPECIAL* California Style Apts.

• 1 bedroom from $565 > Heat & water included • Cathedral ceilings > Balconies »Carport • Fully carpeted > Vertical blinds »Great location to mails »Livonia school system

(734)261-5410

J Westland Estates ^ Apts.

FREE RENT! SPECIALS! I

$199 Security Deposit 1st and 2nd Months rent

per month. month FREE

(new residents only with approved credit)

and a 1 year lease 1 Bedroom 700 sq. f t . $555

2 Bedroom 900 sq. f t and 1,000 sq. ft.

Heat/Water included

Very clean apartments Excellent maintenance

Pooi, vertical blinds, appliances. Also, 24-hour

laundry facilities in each building. No pets.

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On Wayne Rd., near Ford Rd. FREE RENT SPECIALS

Studio $510 1 Bedroom - $570 2 Bedroom - $610 Free Heat & Water

*Some restrictions apply

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Westland HAWTHORNE CLUB APTS.

On Merr iman between Ann Arbor Tr. & Warren. CALL FOR SPECIALS

FREE HEAT • Park like setting

• Small Pets Welcome www.apts.com/ hawthorneclub

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SHORT TERM LEASES AVAILABLE!

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$200 Security Deposit 1st and 2nd Month rent

$300 per month. 3rd month FREE (new residents only

with approved credit) 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath

, 936 sq.ft. from $650

1 bedroom 700 sq. ft. $575 Heat/water included

Very clean apartments -excellent maintenance

Central air, vertical blinds, intercom. Appliances include dishwasher.

Laundry facilities in each building. No pets.

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WESTLAND Wayne £ Ford Area

Back To School Specia l

1 bed room f rom $540 2 bed room f rom $615

Large, open f loor plane, f ree heat. W e reward good credit l

W E S T L A N D W O O D S 5995 N. Wi fdwood

734-721-0500

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FOUNTAIN PARK APARTMENTS

Limited Time Special

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RENT!* • Washer /Dryer

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Two Locations NOVI

On Grand River between Meadowbrook & Novi Rd.

248-348-0626

WESTLAND Newburgh between

Joy & Warren 734-459-1711

BRING THIS AD M-F 10:30 -6:30, SAT. 10:30 • 3:30,

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select units

WESTLAND- 1 bedroom, peaceful bldg., heat & water, cable ready. $510/mo.+ secu-rity. 248-553-4522

Wixom f g i

STONE RIDGE "ON THE WATER"

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS.

From $490 Convenient to 12-Oaks

Mail Air Conditioning

S400-$500

ON 12 MO LEASES CALL FOR DETAILS

REDUCED SECURITY DEPOSIT

PETS CONDITIONAL

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1 bedroom apt. Nice & clean. $500/mo, + $200 sec. dep. includes heat, water and gas. 734-326-2770.

Bi rmingham • Novi Royal Oak • Troy

Furnished Apts.

• Leases • Immediate Occupancy • Lowest Rates • Newly Decorated SUITE LIFE 248-549-5500

BLOOMFIELD - WEST SHORT TERM RENTAL

Furnished 1 & 2 bedroom apts in small, quiet com-plex, next to park. Includes dishes, linens, etc. Cleaning services available. Rents from $800. Heat & water included.

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BURLINGTON APTS, 1111 N. Old Woodward has short term and month to month lease arrangements during renovations to transform Birmingham's finest into Woodward Place of Birmingham Condomin-iums. For leasing info call

(248) 646-1111

BURLINGTON APTS. 1111 N. Old Woodward, • Completely Furnished • has short term and month to month lease arrangements during renovations to transform Birmingham's finest Into Woodward Place of Birmingham Condomin-iums. For leasing infor-mation, please call:

(248) 646-1111

FARMINGTON HILLS Park Motel. Furnished rooms, effi-ciency & apts from S150/week. No deposit. 248-474-1324

W. BLOOMFIELD HOUSE 2 bed, complete, immaculate, available now. Short/long term. 248-661-2156

Condos & Townhouses

AUBURN HILLS • 1 bedroom, upper level, great location. 1 mo. free. $550/mo. + Sec. Leave message: 248-348-6912

BIRMINGHAM 1790 & 1791 Graef ield. Exceptional! Hardwood floors, 2 bed, 1 bath, washer & dryer, pets maybe ok. 1 mile to town. $1175. (248) 320-6700

BIRMINGHAM Great neighborhood near Lincoln & Woodward. 2 bed-room, 1.5 bath townhouses feature large rooms, private yard, carport, central air, full basement, & HEAT INCLUDED for only $1120.12 mo. lease. 1 cat OK with fee. EHO

THE BENEICKE GROUP (248) 433-4782

BIRMINGHAM Sunny Townhouse, 2 Bed, 1 bath, newly updated. $995/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st. 248-474-4513

Birmingham townhouse, end unit, many new updates! 2 bedroom, finished lower level. Pets negotiable. $975 per mo. Call Lila Sheikh, (248) 644-3500 Hall & Hunter

BIRMINGHAM: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Poo!, appliances & water included. New windows/car-pet. $1150. 248-318-7656

CANTON CONDO 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths,

$950/mo. cell 734-751-7623

CLAWSON Near 14 Mile & Crooks. Minutes to Somerset & Birmingham. Spacious 2 bed-room, 1 1/2 baths, features private entrance & yard, car-port, basement, central air, neutral decor. Only $895. 1 cat OK with fee. EHO

THE BENEICKE GROUP (248) 642-8686

FARMINGTON HILLS LUXURY CONDO

14 Mile at Orchard Lake Road 2500 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, all appliances incfuding washer & dryer. Garage park-ing. $1755 per month.

Call: (248) 585-0800

FARMINGTON HILLS: 1 bed-room, upper level, neutral decor, $650/mo.

Call: 248-476-0546

LIVONIA - 1 bedroom condo. 6 Mile/Middlebelt. New paint, carpet, appliances. Pooi. A/C. Porch, washer, dryer.$650/mo. 517-546-5977; 313-770-9759

LIVONIA Luxury 3 bedroom townhouse, $1300/mo. 1 bed-room apt , $590. No pets.

Call (248) 477-0189

NORTHVILLE CONDO Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath, quiet setting, heat & water included. $700/mo. (734)981-3857

PLYMOUTH- Ann Arbor Rd., 3 bedroom ranch, 2 car garage, appliances, basement, pool, $1300. 734-428-1899.

PLYMOUTH: 2 bedroom Townhouse, bsmt, yard, hard-wood floors. Lilley/Ann Arbor Tr. $875. 734-459-6620

SOUTH LYON 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 carports, C/A, pooi, no pets. $875/mo. 248-486-1631

TROY -Midtown Square luxu-ry condo. 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car garage, end unit w/elevator. Birmingham schools, immediate occupan-cy. $1995/mo. 248-828-3652

WALLED LAKE Shoreline Condo's. 1 bedroom direct lake front, all appliances, immediate occuapncy, 1 car garage. $750/mc.

Meadow Management Inc. 248-348-5400

West Bloomfield 2600 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, LR w/FP, DR, LIB. Large MBR suite. WOLL., 2 car gar. $2195 1-3 Yr. Lease. Agen t 248-901-0203

BIRMINGHAM 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story, full basement,

$900/mo. 1776 Haynes Call Robert: 248-647-0631

BIRMINGHAM Downtown, 2nd floor, 1 bed, air, laundry, garage, bsmt, yard. New car-pet. $875/mo. 312-285-8500

CLAWSON Luxury Townhouse

447 N. Rochester Rd. 2 bed-room, 11/2 bath luxury town-house with air, fireplace, basement with hookups. Pets welcome. $820.

(248) 354-9119, Ext. 206

NORTHVILLE - in town. 2 bed, washer/dryer, deck, super sharp! $795/mo. (248) 473-1483 or (231) 873-3604.

PLYMOUTH Sheldon-Junction area. 1 bedroom, utility room, air. No smoking or pets. $565 + sec. 734-455-1040

PLYMOUTH Walk to down-town. 1 bedroom, newly deco-rated, full basement. No pets. $675/mo. 734-455-8599

TROY 2 bedroom, \ft baths, washer & dryer, C/A, $825+ utilities, 1 month security deposit. 248-656-1313

WESTLAND - 2 Bedroom, full basement. New furnace/air. Ultra clean, move right In. From $645/mo. Ask about our special. 734-721-8111

WESTLAND Ford/Wayne clean, 1 bedroom, laundry

room, $600/mo. water incl. Credit check. (586) 817-1846

WE8TLAND NEWLY REMOD-ELED. Large 3 bedroom near shopping/schools. Norwayne. $750/m0nth. 734-261-9537

WESTLAND NEWLY REMOD-ELED. Large 3 bedroom near shopping/schools. Norwayne. $750/month. 734-261-9537

WESTLAND Nice area Clean 2 bed, mint cond. New carpet, blinds, fridge, stove. Laundry room. $800. (248) 651-2824

WESTLANO Small 1 bedroom, appliances, fenced, no pets or Section 8. $525/mo. $787 sec. deposit. 734-722-7113

WESTLAND/CANTON • 2 Bedroom upper. Washer/dry In unit, all new. Air. Nice area. $825/mo. 734-341-6203

Birmingham - 1 & 2 bed-rooms available, c.a., appli-ances, laundry facilities.

(248) 644-8660

DEARBORN 1 bedroom upper, with living & dining rooms, garage, $525 per month. (734) 453-3399

DEARBORN 3 bedroom lower, family room, dining room, pri-vate basement, $725/mo. 734-462-4057

DEARBORN 5417 Kinllworth. Upper 1 bedroom, appliances, basement, $575. No pets.

313-584-9380

FERNDALE 2 bedroom lower, living room, dining room, fin-ished basement recreation room. Great storage. Close to downtown. $925+ utilities.

248-543-3492

FERNDALE Large 1 bedroom upper. Clean, lots of storage, includes appliances. Must see! $550+ utilities. 248-543-3492

FERNDALE: 244 Wordsworth. 1 bedroom upper, recently updated. Air, washer, dryer. $650. 248-545-7447

PLYMOUTH - Downtown area. 2 bed upper fiat, all new, cathedral ceilings, deck, $950/mo. 734-462-4057

PLYMOUTH - Downtown area. Roomy 2 bedroom lower flat, front deck, updated inside $825/mo. 734-462-4057

ROCHESTER -1 bedroom lower. Private parking, laundry facility. $525/mo„ $650 secu-rity. 248-921-7852

ROYAL OAK • 2 bedroom upper. Quiet street & neigh-borhood. Laundry facilities. No Pets. $750/mo. pius utili-ties. 248-423-9334

Westland • Private Entrance Furnished - 1 bedroom, $420. Cable/utilities, i-275 & Ford. Non-smoking. 734-634-0542

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BELLEVILLE 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fenced yard, washer & dryer included, pets welcome. $120Q/mo + uti l i t ies. $1000 deposit. (734) 612-5868 jwbeebe@comcast.net

BERKLEY - IMMEDIATE 3 bed home, 2 car garage, air, washer/ dryer, finished bsmt. $1050/mo. (248) 379-7659

BERKLEY- 3 bedroom, 1 bath, huge garage, basement, ALL appliances. No pets/smoke free. $985/mo. 248-644-1411

BIRMINGHAM - 1250 Villa (Mapie Adams area). 6 mo. or i yr lease. 3 bed brick ranch w/2 full baths, new kitchen, finished basement, fireplace, air, 2 car garage, $1400/mo. 248-891-1539, 248-891-1472

BIRMINGHAM • 1622 Dorchester. Prefer 2 yr. lease. Call Christine John at Snyder, Kinney, Bennett & Keating.

248-644-7000.

BIRMINGHAM - 2 bed, 1 bath, basement, washer/dryer, garage, close to schools, aval! now. $900/mo. 248-417-3544

BIRMINGHAM - 3 bedroom, central air, kitchen appliances, 3 car garage, fenced yard, $1300/mo. 248-338-6985

BIRMINGHAM - In-town, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, fireplace, garage,'98 renovation, Vh sec. 851 Oakland. 248-644-3147

BIRMINGHAM 2 bed' with option. New carpet, fenced yard, $865/mo. 248-202-2274 or 248-406-3270

BIRMINGHAM Beautiful 3 bed-room ranch in lovely neigh-borhood. 2 car garage. Hurry, won't last! 248-835-9206

BIRMINGHAM D0WKT9WK 4 bedroom 2 bath, hardwood floors, c.a., garage, deck, par-tially finished. Please call

248-646-9046

BIRMINGHAM IN TOWN 2 bedroom brick bungalow, all appliances, air, 1 car garage, $1250/mo. 248-792-2383

BIRFtiiNGKAM Lease with option to buy

1257 Davis - 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch. Air, deck, garage, new kitchen, more. 1 small pet OK. $1195 per month. EHO 248-642-8686, 248-640-5855

Birmingham Ranch w/option to buy, den, fenced for pets. $875/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT

BIRMINGHAM Spotless, 3 bed, 2 bath, C/A, hardwood floors, basement, 2.5 car, appliances, $1,150. 248-855-3344

BIRMINGHAM: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, ail appliances, finished basement, c/a, garage. $1250/mo. 248-855-4411

BLOOMFIELD Coach House. Romantic 1200 sqft, 2 bed-room, 1'bath, fireplace, pool. 1555 Oxford. 248-644-3147

CANTON - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 1850 sq.ft., basement, all appliances, garage, $1695/mo. 734-516-2492

CANTON - 2 bedroom, 1 bath Centennial home. Pets aliowed. $1000/mo.

(248) 887-6536

CANTON 3 Bed ranch, family room, c.a., deck, garage, all appliances, $1425/mo with opt ion, OPEN SUN 1-4, Warren & Liiley. 6818 Ardsley.

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CANTON 4 bedrooms. 3.5 baths, fin.bsmt, family room w/fireplace, deck. No smok-ing/pets. $2000/negotiable.

517-467-7383

Canton-4 bed brick colonial, 3133 sq.ft., master ste., appliances, 2 car. $2600 D&H Properties248-737-4002

CLARKSTON SCHOOLS • 3 bed, C/A, buy option, pets negl $1l00/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT

COMMERCE TWP 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath; full basement, 2 car attached garage, large fenced yard. $1500/mo. Land con-tract terms possible. Avail. Oct. 1st. (989) 848-2818

DEARBORN - 3 bedroom, bsmt, dining room, fenced yard, $725/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT

Dearborn Hgts (N) • 2 bed-room, clean, new carpet, air, immediate occupancy.

$900/mo. + security 734-223-6523, 734-525-2794

DEARBORN HGTS Ranch, attached garage, appliances, fenced, $725/mo Small charge RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT

DEARBORN HTS 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, double lot, family room, sunporcb, garage, $1055/mo. 734-462-4057

DEARBORN HTS, INKSTER, ROSEVILLE, TROY

1-4 bedrooms. $65G-$1200. Toll-free 888-909-0380

DEARBORN HTS. Remodeled 3 bedroom ranch, immediate occupancy. Option to buy avail. $650/mo. 248-788-1823

DEARBORN: Just Reduced! Great 3 bed, 1 ft bath Executive home. $1495/mo. Call SMC, Mon-Fri. 248-540-6288 Sat. or Sun. 313-278-9511

FARMINGTON HILLS 2 Bed, no bsmt or garage. $775/mo. 1.5 security. 1 yr. lease min. Credit check. (586) 598-3304

FARMINGTON HILLS 2 bed-room, appliances, fenced, pets neg. $700/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT

FARMINGTON HILLS 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage. $1195 PM, available immediately.

248-348-5100, #715 RiCHTER & ASSOC.

www.richterassoc.com

FARMINGTON HILLS Middlebelt & 10 Mile Rd. 4 bedroom, fireplace, appli-ances. Call Ron, 734-207-5123

FERNDALE: Option to buy. 4 bed, dining room, 3 car garage, full bsmt, all appli-ances, $985. (248) 396-3965

FLAT ROCK Remodeled 3 bedroom, garage, C/A, all appliances, option to buy, $850/month. 248-788-1823

GARDEN CITY - 3 bedroom, basement, garage, $1000/mo. $1200 deposit. (734) 266-0301

INKSTER Remodeled 2 bed-room ranch. Immediate occu-pancy, option to buy available. $500/month. 248-788-1823

INKSTER: Sharp & clean 3 bed. Middlebelt/Avondale. Westland Schools. $850, Section 8 ok. 248-739-1180

KEEGO HARBOR - 3 bed bun-galow, air, bsmt, fenced, water view, $850/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT

KEEGO HARBOR • Main Cass lakefront. 2 bed, $1250/ mo. Also small 2 bed lower unit avail, $595/mo. 231-675-1411

LAKE ORION LAKEFRONT All sports, 2 bedroom, laundry, cedar deck, beautiful views.

$1,095. 248-693-0575

LEASE/OPTION 1 of our homes. Ail areas.

Could be zero down. (248) 615-4429

LIVONIA - 36432 VanCourt, Plymouth/Levan area. 3/4 bed, 2 bath brick ranch. C/A, basement, stove, fridge. 2 1/2 car garage, fenced. Livonia schools. $1095/mo. Shown Wed., Sat. & Sun. @ 7pm.

Office: 248-593-0064 Mobile: 313-920-5966

Livonia - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large kitchen, (stove, refriger-ator) fenced yard. $700/mo. + $800. security. (734)788-5640

Livonia - 2 bedroom, painted, appliances, carpet, garage, fenced. No pets. $725/mo.

(248) 685-8138

LIVONIA - 3 bed, 2 bath, C/A. 2 car garage, 1800 sq.ft., Pets negotiable. Immediate! $13Q0/mo. 734-421-2274

LIVONIA - Ranch, garage, appliances, fenced for pets. $775/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT

LIVONIA-Sharp 3 bed. bunga-low, C/A, washer/ dryer, 2 Car Garage, fenced. $1225/mo.

ShareNet (248) 642-1620

LIVONIA - Sharp 3 bed., 2.5' bath Ranch, bsmt.. C/A, appli-ances, garage. $2240/mo.

ShareNet (248) 642-1620

LIVONIA 3 bedroom, updated, clean, non-smoking/pets maybe. Great location. Many extras. 248-755-3125

LIVONIA SCHOOLS - 3 bed, appliances, C/A, garage, pets neg. $85Q/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT

LIVONIA SCHOOLS 3 Bedroom brick ranch, updated, appliances, central air, deck. Nice sub. 2.5 car garage. $1000/mo. 734-427-6376.

LIVONIA Stevenson School District. 3 bedrooms, garage, basement, c.a., hardwood floors. $1150 plus utilities.

(248) 478-8103

LIVONiA: 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, finished basement, living room, breakfast nook, 2.5 car garage w/sunroom. No smok-ing. $1300. 517-467-7383

LIVONIA: 4 bedroom, 2 car attached garage, fenced ft acre yard, quiet sub. $1150/mo. + security. Livonia Schools. 810-229-9219

LIVONIA: Beautiful sprawling ranch, almost 3000 sqft. $2500. PM. 248-348-5100 #711 RICHTER & ASSOC.

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MILFORD newer Lakeview, 4 bedroom, 2 baths,-$1275

per mo. (805) 291-1797 n2ahtv1@aoi.com

NORTHVILLE- 51300 7 Mile rd., 3 Bedroom, 1850 sq, ft. on 4 acres, w/inground swim-ming pool. Asking $16G0/mo. Immed. Occup. 248-866-1826

Homes For Rent

Nortltville-2784 sq.ft., 4 bed, 2.5 bath, screened porch, oak floors, library, $2300. D&H Properties248-737-4002

NOVI- 2 Bed., $650/mo. + 1 1/2 mo. sec. dep. no pets. Grand River Realty.

248-344-9660

Novi/Northville 2000sq.ft;+, 2 baths, $1100/mo. 46103 Grand River. Waterford Rd., 2 br,, 1 car garage, $850. Mike (248)347-5990

OAK PARK • 4 bedroom brick, finished bsmt, 2 baths, garage, $900/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT

ORCHARD LAKE -3 Bed./ den. Appliances. Upper Straits Lake, boat/ beach privileges W. Bloomfield schools. $975/mo, + sec. dep. 5738 Woodlawn. (248) 683-5276

ORION - 3 bed bungalow, bsmt, deck, 2 car garage, 2.5 acres. $98Q/mo Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT

OUR CHARITY Will gi f t you the down payment on your home purchase. (248) 615-4653

OXFORD • 2 bed bungalow, quiet location, M-24 & Burdick area. $625/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT

PLYMOUTH DUPLEX FREE RENT until Oc t1 .w /ad . 2 bedroom, full bsmt. $800/mo. 734-674-3193

PLYMOUTH - 2 bed, all appli-ances, bsmt, new windows, walk to town. Garage. No pets $750+security. 734-453-7962

PLYMOUTH - Ranch, finished bsmt, 2 car garage, appli-ances, $750/mo. Smail charge RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT

PLYMOUTH 2 bed, 1 bath, full basement, 1 block from downtown. No smoking. No pets. $700/mo. 734-455-3232

PLYMOUTH Charming 1 bed-room, appliances, washer & dryer, wood floors, garage. No pets. $800. 248-345-2552

PLYMOUTH TWP. 1100 sq. ft. 3 bed, c.a, all appliances, garage, non-smoking, $995/mo. (734) 216-2024

PLYMOUTH-A 3 bedroom, air, garage, washer/dryer, no pets. $995/month inc. water. Call Michael, 734-416-1395

PLYMOUTH- lg 2 bed lower, wood floors, bsmt, porch, ga-rage. $925/mo. Also avail, 1 bedroom upper w/deck-$575

734-591-6530/ 455-7653

PONTIAC: 4 bed. Fenced yard. 1.5 bath, fireplace, walk-out bsmt, $900/mo. Call before 2pm. (248) 321-9445

REDFORD (South) • 3 bed-room, basement, shed, very clean. $780/mo.

313-937-8281

REDFORD • 3 bedroom bun-galow. Air. N. of 5 Mi., W. of Beech Daly. $875/mo. + secu-rity. 313-920-2254

REDFORD - 2 bedroom ranch, garage. 3 bedroom ranch, fenced yard. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT

REDFORD 3 bedroom home. $795/mo.

With option to buy. (248 ) $15-4573

RENT TO OWN of our homes. All Areas. Could be zero down!

248-615-4573

ROCHESTER HILLS -2 Bed., C/A, finished bsmt., deck & 3 car garage. $990/mo.

ShareNet (248) 642-1620

ROCHESTER KILLS Fireplace, hardwoods, bsmt, pets neg. $900/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-373-RENT

ROYAL OAK • Charming 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, 1400 sq. ft. home. Built in 1995 w/modern floor plan. New kitchen appliances incl., ca, fireplace, full basement, beau-tifully landscaped patio & yard. No smoking. Pets neg. Close to downtown. Located in beautiful Red Run Sub. - 1 blk N. of 12. $1550/mo. + security. Available in Nov.

248-217-0206

ROYAL OAK 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, base-ment, 1 car garage. Stove & fridge. Fenced yard. $835/mo. 248-879-3268

ROYAL OAK Near downtown. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. -All appli-ances, c.a., hardwood floors, renovated kitchen, $1200/mo.

248-709-8224 mmcginnity@comcast.net

ROYAL OAK Updated 3 bed-room bungalow, bsmt, gar-age, near Memorial Park. Non-smoking, $975. 248-477-9296

ROYAL OAK: 326 Oakland. Great location. 1 blk. from downtown. 4 bedroom upper flat, a/c, recently updated. S1300/mc. (248) 5457447

ROYAL OAK: 4 bed, 2 bath, liv-ing room w/fireplace, al! appli-ances, bsmt, 2 car garage. $1450/mo. 248-855-4411

SOUTHFIELD - 2 bedroom, carpet, 2 car garage, pets wel-come. $650/mo. Smail charge RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT

SOUTHFIELD - 3 bedroom, finished bsmt, fenced, buy option, $795/mo, Small charge RENTAL PROS 248-356-RENT

SOUTHFIELD - 3 br, brick ranch, full bsmt, 2 car, fenced yard, 12 Mile/Southfield area. $900/mo. 248-737-2114

SOUTHFIELD 2 bedroom. 2 car garage, detached $650/mo. + 1000 sec. deposit. 248 474-4058

SOUTHFIELD- Very clean, 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, ranch. $1200/mo + sec.

248-676-0236

TAYLOR Remodeled 3 bed-room ranch. Spacious garage, C/A. Option to buy available. $850/month. 248-788-1823

TROY - Cute 3 bed. ranch, fridge/ stove, recently remod-eled, nice yard. $900/mo.

ShareNet (248) 642-1620

TROY Emerald Lakes Sub, 3 bed, 2.5 bath colonial,, new kitchen w/appliances, new carpet, family room w/fire-place, washer/dryer incl, 2 car attached garage. $1600 + security. (313) 525-9511

TROY IMMACULATE 3 bed-room ranch, 2 car garage, appliances, $1000/mo plus security. (248) 879-3600

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VAN BURREN -2 Bed. ranch on lg. lot backs to Golf Course. Garage, easy access to i-275. $575/mo.

Call Mike @ 734-742-2141

W. BLOOMFIELD 3 bedroom. 2 bath ranch, fireplace, appli-ances, garage, steps to lake. $1075/mo. 248-478-0213

W. BLOOMFIELD Lakefront 2 bed, immaculate, furnished/un furnished. Pets OK. $945. Avail. 9/14 248-661-2156

W. BLOOMFIELD New appli-ances, Fully furnished, 2 bed-room on the lake, Sept-June. $1150. 248-661-5651

WALLED LAKE • Nice 3 bed-room on large treed lot. Near 96 & 12 Oaks. $850/mo. Cali after 6pm (248) 887-3908

WAYNE - 3 Bed., 2 bath ranch w/ full bsmt, fireplace and attached garage on lg. lot.

$700/mo. Call Mike @ 734-742-2141

WAYNE • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, basement, C/A, fenced. $1000 + security. 248-344-2822

WAYNE- 2 bed, basement-couid be 3rd bed. $750/mo.

Ross Realty 734-326-8300

WAYNE: 3 bedroom home, $795/mo. With option to buy.

(248) 615-4653

WESTLAND - 3 bedroom, garage, fenced, section 8 ok. $750/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT

WESTLAND - Affordable ranch, fenced yard, pets OK. $625/mo. Small charge RENTAL PROS 734-513-RENT

WESTLAND -Clean, 3 bed. 2 car garage. Updated. Section 8 ok. $1095/month. No pets/smoking. 734-420-6952

WESTLAND 1000 sq.ft., 3 bedroom ranch, dead-end St., fenced big yard. $895/mo. Option to buy. 734-674-5739

WESTLANO 2 bed brick ranch fenced yard, fresh paint, Sect. 8 OK. Avail, now. $725 + 1.5 mo. security. 734-397-8074

WESTLAND 2 Bedroom, base-ment, garage. Large fenced yard. $975 plus deposit. 734-751-3550

WESTLAND- 2 bed, $550/mo. Ross Realty 734-326-8300

WESTLAND: Act Now! (Glen wood/Wild wood). Very nice 2 bed ranch, carpeted, fenced. $750 313-418-9905

WESTLAND: Now available (Venoy/Glenwood). Nice, 2 bedroom duplex. Carpeted. $625/mo. 313-418-9905

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financing on home of your choice! (248) 615-4817

•CANTON - 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, family room w/fireplace, basement, 2 car. $1800/mo. •FARMINGTON HILLS - 3 bedroom ranch, 1.5 bath, finished basement, 2 car garage. $1l50/mo. •LIVONIA - 3 bedroom ranch, 1.5 bath, finished basement, 2 car. $1295/mo. •NORTHVILLE-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, water view, walk-out basement, 2 car. $2800/mo •REDFORD - 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fireplace, basement, garage. $l095/mo.

•NOVI - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, garage, heat & water included. $950/mc.

OneWay Realty 248-473-5500

Lake & Waterfront Homes

PINCKNEY - PORTAGE LAKE Furnished 2 br., fireplace, deck, Sept thru May $1,000/monthly. Continue your yearly lakefront rental at Island Lake In Brighton. 313-220-3555

W. BLOOMFIELD - Middle-straits Lk. 3 bedroom, 11/2 bath, large kitchen & living room, 2 car, newer appli-ances, $2500. 248-363-2970

Mobile Homes For Ren!

FARMINGTON HILLS REDUCED RATES

1 & 2 bedroom, appliances, window treatments, air.

No dogs. Open Saturdays 9-4. Call: (248) 47^-2131

Florida -20 minutes N. Naples. (Pelican Sound). 3 bedroom carriage house with outstand-ing view of goif course, water, club house. 2000 sq.ft. under a.c. (including Lanai). Gated community with access to Estero River & Gulf. Rental hv the month. (313) 565-5539

NAPLES, FL. 2bed, 2bath deluxe condo In Parkshore resort close to everything, Lori 847-394-8061 for info/photos

ST. ARMANDS KEY, FL 2 bed-room, 2 bath house, short walk to "The Circle" or beach, sea-sonal rental. 248-535-7121

DELRAY BEACH, FL Ocean front, spacious 2 bed, 2.5 bath condo. 4 month rentai, non smoking. (248) 649-2257

FLORIDA- 2 Bed. , condo, overlooking Gulf of Mexico, on Long Boat Key. pool, ten-nis court. $5,000 from Dec.-March. 734-454-4125

Hawaii Condo: North Shore of Kauai. Gold Crown resort. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Sleeps 6. Nov. 21 - Nov. 28. $995. Call Dave 989-426-8725

JENSEN BEACH Spend Christmas in a Ocean Front Penthouse, in Florida. $1200/mo., available Oct., Nov.,or Dec. 772-878-5645

Traverse City -North Shore Inn Luxury 1-2 bedroom beach-front condos. Off season rates. AAA/AARP 1-80Q-968-2365

W. PALM BEACH, FL New 3 bedroom house for rent for 4 mos. Pool, jacuzzi, clubhouse. 248-651-2914

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BEVERLY HILLS Wili share lovely spacious colonial. $450 per mo. Cali David for details at 734-678-8141.

LIVONIA • Separate entrance, jacuzzi, pool table, tanning possible, $150/wk. $600 security. (734) 777-1146

Mature adult to share large Laurel Park condo in Livonia. $350. + V& utilities. Owner away 9 mo. (734) 632-0115

REDFORD Beech Daly & W. Chicago. Women need only reply. Homey & clean, Privileges, cable & utilities included. $110/week. $400 deposit. (313)255-0625

SOUTHFIELD - Beautifully fur-nished home. Full house priv-ileges, storage. $425/mo+ 1/2 Utilities. 248-352-5769

Dearborn Hgts Avail, wkly. Immediate occupancy. Cable inci. House privileges. Smoke ok. $100. 313-530-3255.

DETROIT - 16837 Tireman. Share utilities. $300/mo. (313) 341-2237

FERNDALE & REDFORD - Air, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid serv-ice, HBO. Low daily/wkly rates. Tel-96 Inn 313-535-4100 Royal inn 248-544-1575

NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH Downtown. Furnished sleep-ing rooms. Newly decorated. $80 weekly. Security deposit.

(734) 455-2010

PLYMOUTH: Quiet home. No pets. Adults only. $440/mo. includes utilities.

(734) 677-2624

REDFORD - includes private bath, laundry & kitchen privi-leges, cable. $120/wk.

(313) 283-1185

TROY- Furnished room. Cable & utilities includ. No-smoking, female preferred. $360/mo. + sec. 248-524-0182

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BIRMINGHAM • 3 bedroom ranch. Air, deck, garage, new kitchen, more. $1295/mo EHO 248-642-8686, 248-640-5855

FORTEASE !-275 exposure. Offices from 168-2,700 sq.ft. mo. to mo. leases available.

JA Bloch & Co/Gach Realty (248) 559-7430

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ACCOUNTING A/R TREASURY

W. Oakland County wholesale distr ibutor has Immediate opening for person to be responsible for cash application, bank deposits, cash position analysis, EFT preparation, light customer collection and Interaction, customer reporting and other accounting type functions. Candidates must possess excellent- communication and analytical skills and maintain a high degree of accuracy.

Send resume Including salary history In confidence to: Associate Services PO Box 8026 Novi, Ml 48376-8026 Or FAX to: 248-374-6065 e-mail: hrdirector@aol.com

ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Looking for energetic and self-motivated individual to recruit and enroll students for a private career school in Western Wayne County. Good communication and phone skills a must, sales and computer skills pre-ferred. Temporary, 10-20

hrs/wk. $10-12/hr. Fax resume to

313-794-6573 rossmed123dir@

yahoo.com

Airport Courier Dependable vehicle & knowledge of metro area required. Days, Nights, Weekends. (586) 532-9633

APARTMENT MANAGER

Do you have excellent marketing/ sales skills? Do you take pride in meeting and exceeding goals? Are you willing to go the extra mile to get the job done? Do you enjoy a challenge?

If you answered yes to these questions, we have an opportunity for you as a Manager of one of our upscale communities in the Northville/ Canton area. As manager you will be responsible for the daily operations of the community and • for achieving optimal market-ing and sales goals. Previous related experi-ence necessary. Great health insurance, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, holidays and much more available. Please submit resumes to:

Human Resources P.O. Box 760571

Lathrup Village, Ml 48076-0571

Equal Opporunity Employeer

ART GALLERY ASSISTANT for fun and fabulous Southfieid gallery. Must know art history/framing/retail. Phone 248-356-5454 E-mail: ChezPG@aol.com

ASPHALT PAVING Well established company seeking experienced Paving Crew Foreman, Raker & Truck Driver. Health, dental, 401K & paid holidays. Drivers license required. 734-722-5660

ASSEMBLE CRAFTS Wood items, toys, fishing fiys, etc. Materials provided. To $500+/week. Free info pack-et: 1-801-428-4657, 24 hours.

ATTENTION Local company has many openings in our Pollution Control Department.

$14.95/START • No Experience Necessary

• Must Have Own Transportation

Call Mon 8> Tues 10am -4pm 313-382-6022

AUTO - We are looking to fill two openings in our Service Department. We are currently looking for a Lube Technician and a Fuliy Certified Technician with an import background. Great pay & benefits for the right person. Please send resumeAttn: Lee Derrick, Dick Scott Kia, 31840 Michigan Ave., Canton, Mi 48188.

AUTO GLASS INSTALLERS Experience required. Fuil time wi th benefits. Lairds Auto Glass, Plymouth. Cali:

734-453-2599.

AUTO TECHNICIANS CRESTWOOD DODGE

(734) 421 -5700 Automotive

Special Finance Assistant needed for busy department. 50-55 hours per week, good starting pay and benefits. Must have good phone skills. Apply to Monte LaCiear, John Rogin Buick, 30500 Plymouth Rd., Livonia. (734) 525-0900

AVAILABLE POSITIONS Automotive restyier is looking for experienced, conscien-tious individuals. Areas need-ed are sunroof Installer, Sim-eon installer w/fiberglass exp., leather installer/driver. Bene-fits include competitive wages, paid vacation, health insurance and 401K. EOE Drug Free. 7 3 4 - 4 5 8 - W

BARTENDERS Make up to $300 per shift. Flexible hours, great pay. FT/PT. No-experi-ence required. Call

1-800-806-0084 ext. 201.

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The Radison Klngsiey Hotel Bloomfield Hills.

Positions available: FRONT DESK AGENTS

BELL PERSON & VALET MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Friendly, ambitious, team

players wanted. Applicable Hotel experience preferred.

Fax resume to: (248) 644-5449 E.O.E.

BOOKKEEPER Growing real estate development firm seeks ful l charge bookkeeper. 3-5 yrs. exp. in real estate development & or property management accounting. Proficient in Excel & Word, also TCMW& Skyline a plus. Must have good organizational. skills. Great benefit package. Apply to: Grand Sakwa Properties, PO Box 252018, W. Bloomfield, Ml 48325 Attn Douglas Stroud.

BUYER POSITION Looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to assist the Purchasing Manager with purchasing activities for production and administrative needs, such as material, equipment and supplies. Must have knowledge and/or experience with following: • Minimum 2-5 yrs exp. in a manufacturing environment / outsourcing machined details. • Processing & preparing

PO's • Processing & tracking PO's

via AS400 • Good computer, commun-ication, purchasing 8< inter-personal skills are required. • Proven ability to work

under pressure. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Submit resume with salary requirements to:

ETAMiC Corp 45333 Five Mlie Rd Plymouth, Ml 48170

buyerpositlon@etamicusa .com

CABINET COMPANY Exp laborer, cabinet maker, installer & sales person.

Call 313-561-7101

CANVASSING MANAGER Home improvement co. is seeking a manager for can-vassing group. Crew would be going door-to-door speaking with potential customers & setting up estimates. Manager would be responsible for crew production, recruiting, train-ing & over-all performance. Candidate must have manage-ment exp. along with sales background, strong communi-cation skills 8. optimistic atti-tude. Must have a good driv-ing record & valid Michigan drivers license. This is a fuil-time position offering hourly wage & performance bonuses.

Call Kevin between 1Qam-4pm, Mon.-Fri.

248-478-8600

CAREER POSITIONS Earn $12-$48.00 an hour. Full ben-efits, paid training on Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Wildlife, Clerical, Administrative and more.

1-800-320-9353 ext. 2200

CAREGIVERS Part-time days, evenings and weekends for non-medical in-home company, Comfort Keepers. Rochester/Troy. 248-840-5169; 248-840-5170

CARETAKER (GREENMEADE)

City of Livonia needs res-ident caretaker for histor-ical property. Must have general building opera-tions knowledge, & be In good physical cond. City will conduct background investigation. Caretaker will receive free lodging on property in lieu of monetary compensation. Responsible for all utili-ties + repair & upkeep of interior of residence. City will undertake an evalua-tion process to deter-mine suitable candidate. Mail resume & any other info you would like to be considered to City Of Livonia, Community resources, 33000 Civic Center Dr, Livonia,. Ml 48154 by Sep. 15,2003.

CARPENTER & HELPER wanted for full-time residential remodeling co. Exp. required. Must have own truck & tools. Non-smoker. We do back-ground checks & drug testing.

(734) 414-0448

CARPENTER/HELPER Full time, for window replacement, kitchen & bath remodeling. Some skills req., willing to train. Ref. req. Send resumes to:

G & G Improvement, 38673 Southfarm Lane,

Northville, Ml 48167.

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CARPENTERS - ROUGH NEEDED

Some exp. necessary, Lot's of hours. Call (734) 427-5234

CARPENTERS Rough Framers needed, f MUM 3 YRS EXP. Must have reliable transportation. Call (313) 581-7268

CATALOG SALES ASSOCIATES

Upscale Catalog seeking well spoken individual(s) to take incoming phone orders in Novi. Full-time and Part-time positions available for evenings/weekends. Evening start time no later than 5pm. $8/hr. Call Marie for interview/ application. 248-348-7050

CATERING CONSULTANT Full time. Excellent organizational and follow through skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency. Fast-paced environment Hotel or Club exp. preferred Benefits parking.. Send resume to Personnel Director, Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison, Detroit, Ml 48226 or FAX 313-963-3155.

CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS NEEDED

Learn While You Earn! The Learning Tree offers employees an Education reimbursement program, on-site training along with .... 401K Retirement Plan .... Medical/Dental Benefits .... Paid Vacation/Holidays,

and Personal Days .... Raise Reviews BiYearly .... Bonus Program

Call 734-525-5767 or apply in person.

CHILD CARE ASSISTANTS Part-time afternoons for Plymouth Christian Learning Center. Nanine, 734-455-3196

CHiLDCARE WORKERS Needed for infants & toddlers. Full & part time available. Southfieid area. 248-355-3276

CLEANER NEEDEO 5 hours a night in Northville

area. Also 3 hours a night in Plymouth area. Heavy lifting

req. (734) 947-4374

CLEANERS NEEDED For Livonia & Plymouth area. Couples welcome. Mon.- Fri. evenings. 20 hours per week, $8.50/hour. 734-667-3741

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Upscale Downtown Birmingham store PT or FT. Call Barbara or Suzanne at (248) 594-0003 or email

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C N C L A T H E O P E R A T O R

We offer an excellent benefit package, in a clean, well maintained, air-condtioned facility, with steady overtime, and an opportunity for advancement.

Wages commensurate with experience.

Cali, apply in person, mail, or fax resume to:

MOELLER MFG. CO. 43938 Plymouth Oaks Bl.

Plymouth, Ml 48170 Phone: 734-416-0000 Fax: 734-416-2200

E.O.E.

COLLECTIONS Auto Dealer looking for exp.'d Collections Manager, Must be familiar with collections reposessions and title work. Buy Here, Pay Here exp. a plus

Call Bob at 734-427-1550 for an immediate interview.

CONCIERGE needed Experience a plus. Apply in person: Heritage of Southfieid, 25800 W. 11 Mile Rd., Southfieid.

CONSTRUCTION Granite Fabricator

Are you a precise and process-oriented self-determined individual who takes pride in crafting high-quality products the first time around? Are quality and procedure important to you? Our successful and growing company is looking for granite and marble fabricators to join our team. Craftsman experience preferred but will train the right person. Please call (313) 531-3000.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

5-20 yrs. experience in resi-dential, fire & storm repair.

Fax resume: Impact Construction

8556 W. Nine Mile Rd. Oak Park, Ml 48237 Fax: 313-368-0849

COUNTER HELP Dunkin Donut Amoco - 5am-1pm, shifts available, week-

ends included. Full-time. $8.25 per hr. Plymouth

(734) 459-5944

CUSTOMER SERVICE Appointment setting & phone exp. a plus. Must be a fast learner & good with people. Call Bob Selby 734-427-1550 for an immediate interview

Customer Service Representat ive

Tapco international is seeking self-motivated and

experienced individual for a fast paced call and processing center. Proven customer service skills and typing 35 WPM are required. All candidates must possess

strong written and oral communication skills, 10 key punch, excellent organization

skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with EDI is a plus. Please fax resumes to

Stephanie Lee at: (246) 668-6454

Service/Sales For Farmington Hills Insur-ance agency. Exp. preferred.

Cali: (248) 553-4420

Delivery Driver Experienced Route Driver

Medical, Prescription, 401k etc. Must have good driving record. Call/fax 734-207-8368

Direct Care - Management positions: Supported Living Specialists needed in Western Wayne County; work with two people in their own home provide support according to the agreed upon services train and supervise other workers; schedule support workers, as needed; complete and maintain required records; $8.70 per hour to start plus benefits. Call Evelyn or Terrance 734-728-4201 mention "Specialist" position.

DIRECT CARE STAFF POSITIONS

in Dearborn Heights and/or Belleville group home Afternoons, midnights and/or weekends. Must have current drivers license with good driv-ing record. Will train.

Call 586-296-3602

Direct Care: Positions avail-able working with people In their homes; competitive pay & benefits; ail shifts; paid training, great people, mean-ingful work. 734-728-4382

DIRECTOR OF HIGH SCHOOL

G r e e n h i l l S c h o o l s For detailed information,

call 734-769-4010, E-mail: japaulus®

greenhlllsschool.org or see www.greenhillsschool.org

DOOR TO DOOR APPOINTMENT SETTERS

Home Improvement Co. is seeking full-time canvassers to join our crew. Job involves door-to-door appt. setting for estimates. Mon-Sat. $8-$10/hr. plus weekly bonuses. Transportation provided.

Ask for Paul 248-755-9554

DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH Permanent part time, Sales Assoc., hourly plus commis-sion, 25 hrs. weekly, 8rass and Iron beds of Plymouth, retirees welcome. 734-451-7181

DRIVER •CDL-A 2 yrs-QTR Flatbed, 500 mile radius Benefits & retirement Hourly pay, year round work Newer equipment

•Canton location 734-397-6501

DRIVER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Local, $10-$12/hr, entry. Cali: 313-937-8911 Redford

Drivers Wanted Regional Ml, Ohio, Indiania ,

Home week-ends, 1-2 nights/wk. Benefits offered.

800-295-5344

ELECTRONIC SERVICE ENGINEER - LIVONIA

W/previous exp. servicing uninterruptible power sup plies and battery systems Exc. salary plus commission & benefits. Call Joe at (734) 525-4858.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

DISPATCHER

The City of Wayne is currently accepting applications for the purpose of establishing Communication Specialist original eligibility list. Current salary $31,309.66' $37,472,603. High School diploma or equivalent required. Applicants must be able to type accurately 30 words per minute and sue cessfully pass written and oral examinations. Must have the ability to handle emergency phone calls and dispatch emergency vehicles for the Police and Fire Departments. Applications are available I the Personnel Department 3355 S. Wayne Road, Wayne. Ml 48184 or at our web site:

www.ci.wayne.mi. us/personnel.html.

or send a self addressed stamped envelope to the above address to request application form. Completed applications must be received in the Personnel Department by 4:30 p.m. on September 19, 2003. Resumes without completed applications will not be accepted.

The City of Wayne does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provi-sion of services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FAMILY SERVICE COUNSELOR

Local Funeral Home is looking for a mature, professional, and gregarious individual to assist amilies in making funeral pre-

arrangements. Candidates must possess a true desire to help others and be a good listener. Possession of a limited life insurance license a plus. For more info call Don at:

734-591-3700

FIRE SYSTEM INSTALLER Experienced. Redford Co. Full Time. Benefits.

3 yrs experience Restaurant systems Pre-engineered dry chemical Able to wdrk nights

Fax resume to: 313-255-9898.

FOREMAN (M/F) Exp. in brick & landscape installation. Top wages.

Crimboll Nursery

Call: 734-495-1700

Fax: 734-495-1131

We are currently accepting applications at our Farmington Hills location (14 Mile Road & Middlebelt). Qualified individuals must be available nights and weekends. Both part time and full time positions are available. Health, dental and prescription benefits, as well as a 401k plan, are available for full time employees.

Please visit our location for more information; 32906 M i d d l e b e l t R o a d (at 14 Mile)

o r you c a n fax your resume to: 248-879-9004 (Attn: M a u r e e n )

management opportunities available*

DRYWALL HANGERS Experienced only. Great pay. Exc. growth & income. Call Jack after 6pm: 248-684-6686

•DUCT CLEANERS* $11/hr. to start. If exp. $12/hr. Wil l train. Paid vacations. Uniforms. Benefits. Great opportunity for advancement. Alt trucks & equip, supplied. Ventcorp Novi 248-347-9300

ELECTRICIAN Licensed, motivated, must like self and working with others. Commercial and some industrial experience a must. Benefits and 401K match. 248-615-4448orfax resume to: 248-615-4453.

^ r ELECTRICIAN/JOURNEY-

MAN/JOB FOREMAN (m/f) or equivalent for resi-dential wiring. Excellent bene-fits. (734) 779-0000

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Fundrsising Position 100% phone work

Qualifications: Energetic

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NO exp. Needed Pay $10-11/hr

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GROUNDS / MAINTENANCE POSITIONS

Highland Lakes Condo com munity needs 2 dependable hard-workers with clean driv-ing record. Full time, good pay & benefits. Apply in per son or email: NO CALLS Contact Manager at 20301 Silver Spring Dr., Northville

167, hi . 481f hlca@comcast.ne

GROWING MANUFACTURING Co. is currently seeking pro duction operators for day & 2nd shift. Applications being accepted between 10-3 M-F. 30926 Century Dr., Wixom Ml 48393. Resumes may be faxed to: 248-624-5277

HAIR STYLIST 1 day/week. Novi area nursing home. Experienced in roller-set/blowdry. 1-800-762-7391

HAIR STYLISTS with clientele, needed for Canton Salon, top pay. Call 734-454-2889/734-968-7952

HAIRSTYLISTS, BARBERS Manicurists, make-up artists to rent booth space. Southfieid salon. Paige, 248-872-6402

HARDWOOD SERVICE TECH Experienced technician for hardwood floor repairs. Requires ability to deal with customers. Full-time. Call Steve McNamara for an appt.

248-335-3500, Ext. 3084 or e-mail to:

info@riemerfloors.com

HIRING FOR 2003 POSTAL POSITIONS. '$14.80-S36.00+/HR. 'Federal Hire with full benefits. 'No experi-ence necessary. 'Paid training and vacations 'Green card OK. Call

1-800-620-1401 ext. 4001.

Hiring for 2003 Postal Positons. S600-S1520WEEK-LY plus full federal benefits. Entry-professional level. No experience necessary. Paid training/vacations. Green card ok. 1-877-329-5268 ext. 805.

HOUSEKEEPERS Fuli/part-time for American House Senior Living in Northville. Judy: 248-4491480

HOUSEKEEPERS Full-time. Experience a plus. Apply in person: Heritage of Southfieid, 25600 W. 11 Mile Rd., Southfieid.

HVAC INSTALLER Experienced Installer needed for residential & light com-mercial Jobs. Competitive salary & benefits, vacation pay & retirement plan. Fax resume: 734-425-1422. Only drug free persons with accept-able driving record need apply.

HVAC needed for new construction. Exp. required. Full benefits.

Mulligan Heating (248) 698-9700

GENERAL HELPER Full-time for Canton Apts. 734-455-7200

GENERAL HELPER/PREPPING Part-time for medium-size Westland apt, community. Must be a hard worker & will-ing to perform a variety of tasks, (734) 722-4700

GENERATOR TECHNICIAN Fast growing emergency gen-erator co. in the Detroit Metro area looking for service tech-nician with MINIMUM 2 years exp. Must have own tools. Fax resume:. 248-926-4365 or email: genserv@genpower

products.com

GOLF COURSE MAINTE-NANCE Seasonal help wanted. Students, teachers, retirees. Rouge Park. 313-537-4390

GRANITE & MARBLE FABRICATOR

Needed for full-t ime shop. Exp. necessary. Management exp. a plus. We do back-ground checks & drug testing.

(734) 453-5263

R E C R E A T I N G A N E X C I T I N G E W S T O R E F O R Y O U !

INSTALLATION INSTALLERS Large insulation company needs help! Experienced installers or we wilt train. Our company offers top pay for experience and all fuii time employees enjoy benefits of medical, dental, paid vacation, and 401k. You are dependable with a strong work ethic, will-ing to work overtime and have reliable transportation. Apply at: FiberClass Insulation

47220 Cartier Dr., Wixom or call 248-669-0660

JANITORIAL Quiet, easy, flexible nights, in the Livonia, Novi, Wixom & New Hudson area. $8-10/hr.

(313)537-2451

LABORERS/OPERATORS Experienced in water and sewer. Great Pay! Call (734) 481-1565,8-5 Mon-Fri.

LANDSCAPE SUPERINTENDENT

For large commercial land scape installation. Must have full/complete knowledge of landscape installation. Job will run Oct. through Nov. Exc. wages. Crimboli Nursery. 734-495-1700, fax: 495-1131

LANDSCAPE COMPANY Seeks Managers for construc tion/installation division and maintenance division. Prior field experience necessary. Please send resume by fax to 248-676-0448.

LATHE OPERATOR For running large, prototype parts. Production operators need not apply. VT l experience helpful. Full-time, benefits Apply by mail or in person to:

33100 Capitol, Livonia, Ml 48150. Ph: 734-427-8550,

LAWN APPLICATOR For Dearborn Lawn Care. Must be state certified in 3A & 6. Must know how to operate a truck w/a manual trans. Qualified call: 313-565-5615

LEASING CONSULTANT Part time for Southfieid Luxury Apt. Community

Must have smiling face. Flexible hours. Weekends a must & some week days.

Call 248-355-0770

LEASING CONSULTANT Part t ime, including week-ends, for West Bloomfield apartment community. Great opportunity for right person. Please call (248 682-2950.

LOAN OFFICERS NEEDED for iocai mortgage company. Looking for quality people, with good marketing skills and a drive to succeed. For more info, call David at

800-771-7781

LOAN OFFICERS WANTED Experience helpful but not necessary, will train.

248-336-9441

Machine Shop 5 yr. mini-mum. exp, with Bridgeport, Lathe, Brake & Shear. Some driving & shop maintenance.

478-3600 or fax resume to: (248) 478-7456, Attn: Jeff.

I n s u r a n c e - CSR Commercial CSR needed 2-3 days, week with computer expertise. Please fax resume to: 248-644-6422

Insurance Restoration Painting / Drywall / etc.

Exp. Required Full Benefits

(248) 922-3660

I n t e r i o r D e s i g n e r s W a n t e d

For fine furniture store. Great benefits, paid vaca-tions, Blue Cross, 401K, excellent working environ-ment. Experienced only. -Apply In person to: Classic interiors, 20292 Middlebelt Rd.. Livonia 248-474-6900

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| Livonia this October! We offer outstanding career opportunities for those who want to •Jh t inue our tradition of excellence. We are pursuing people who want to learn, grow :||hd expand with us; people who enjoy providing the very best in customer service.

jffc are conducting on-site interviews for the fol lowing positions: tmm F u U " t i m e S a ! e s Associates • Part-time Sales Associates

Piano Associates

| o n Maur provides a c o m p r e h e n s i v e b e n e f i t package:

| Top wages in the retail industry • Health and Dental insurance (full-time)

• 20% employee discount

Chine / & Gifts

is looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to sell and service our customers. . Permanent Full Time and Part Time positions available. We offer $8 hr. to start. Medical, Dental, 401k, and beautiful merchandise at an employee discount. Prior sales experience helpful. Friendly smile required! Opportunity for advancement.

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MACHINE TECHNICIANS

Operating, troubleshooting and repair of high speed blow molding machinery. Qualified applicants will have strong mechanical aptitude and related work and 2 year degree. We offer stability, excellent benefits and wages plus advancement opportunities

Apply or send work history: 1351 Hix

(E. of I-275, S. of Ford) Westland, Ml 48185

or fax: 734-326-2047 career@plastipak.com

EOE

MAINTENANCE Person needed for Westland apartment community, Must have basic skills in plumbing carpentry, and HVAC, $10/hr or $9 /hr + apt. after 30 days Must have valid driver's license and ability to pass background check. Includes benefits and advancement opportunity. Call Danielle

(248) 569-8880

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Experienced, for Dearborn Heights area apt. communi Excellent salary and benefit package. Must have a mini-mum of three years experi-ence in apartment community maintenance. Please fax resume to 248-474-6716.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN needed for a Farmington Hills apartment community. Please fax resume to 248-474-1966 or cali 248-474-6082.

Management RETAIL PICTURE FRAMING/ART &

DESIGN (Management or

Management Training Position)

Frames Unlimited, a regional picture framing retailer with 37 stores in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, is accepting management or management training applications for our West Bloomfield location. Two years of retail picture framing production/sales exp required. This position would be especially appealing to anyone looking for a "hands on" leadership situation. Frames Unlimited is an expanding company structured to provide ongoing support for all associates, at all levels. We have a 32 year history of success, and most important, we have a plan for the future We offer a weli rounded benefit package and a pleasant, positive work environment. Send us your resume. Qualified applicants wi l l be contacted for an interview. We look forward to meeting you. Please fax all inquiries to 248-624-9096 or mail to Perry Brandon, Frames Unlimited, 4787 Haggerty Rd„ W. Bloomfield, Ml 48323

MANAGER & Part Time Assoc. wanted to run Kiosk (cart) at 12 Oaks Mall, Novi. Exc. pay & bonus. Call 765-564-9239

MANUFACTURING CO. locat-ed in Wixom, Ml is seeking an exp. Maintenance Technician, Interested candidates w/3 yrs. of exp. must have knowledge of basic equipment operation & sequencing. Resumes may be emailed to:

hr@eagleindinc.com Or fax: 248-624-5277

Help Wanted General

Opportunities are now available in the following:

• Deli/Culinary Arts

Services

Whether you are looking for ful l or part-time, seasonal or are seeking a management career in the fast-paced retail grocery industry, South-eastern Michigan's "Premier Food Retailer" has what you seekl Busch's offers com-petitive wages and benefits including even-ing and weekend shift premiums from $.50 to $2.50 more per hour, advancement oppor-tunities, health insurance after 3 months, tuition reimbursement and continuing education, 401k and profit sharing.

Visit our website and apply on line at www.buschs.com

or in person at these locations;

37083 Six Mile, Livonia

(Six Mile & Newburgh)

15185 Sheldon Rd,

(Five Mi'leTSheldon) 24445 Drake Rd Farmington Hills

(Grand River & Drake)

Submit resumes to Busch's/ HR

565 E. Michigan Ave. Saline, Ml 48176

Email: iobs@buschs.com

or cali 734-944-4322 for more info.

PAINTER & APPRENTICE Exp. (2+ yrs). Interior & exte-rior. Apprentice for all prep work. Call Alternative Painting Noon-7pm, 734-425-8461

M A C H I N I S T immediate opening for Experienced CNC Operator, Proto-Trac Operator, Set-up and close tolerance Benefits, 401(k), overtime Apply in person or fax resume with salary requirements to (248) 669-9022; Fortune Tool & Machine, 29650 Beck Rd. Wixom, Ml 48393.

M A I L DEPARTMENT Entry level position for a degreed individual to work In our Northern Southfieid con-sulting f irm. You must be self motivated, self starter, looking to work in a fast paced envi-ronment. Fax resume to

248-353-8686

M A I L SORTERS Needed at Novi company, $9. per hour. Mid-day & 3rd shift available. (248) 585-0500

MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL

Needed for various duties. Exp. a must, carpentry, light electrical & plumbing. Traveling required. Must have valid driver's license. Qualified candidates cali

248-569-2500. EOE

MAINTENANCE PERSON Full-time, for West Bloomfield apt. community. Minimum 1 year experience. Great oppor -tunity for right person. Please call: (248) 682-2950

: Life insurance I Excellent career opportunities 401(k) program Premium pay on Sundays

• Sick pay and paid vacations • Paid holidays • Incentives to reward individual performance

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Von Maur store - Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 ~ 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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With L. McMahan At: RUSH TRUCKING

38500 Van Bom Rd. (Main Building) Wayne, Ml

Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm

PAINTERS Experienced in brush-roll-spray for commercial and industrial bulldings.Travel out of state, 2-4 weeks at a time, with company paid expenses available. Local work available as well. Call: (248) 646-0500,

Mon-Fri. 8-5

METAL FABRICATOR Position available in Detroit shop. Minimum of 5 years experi-ence required. 313-653-4220

Mira Linder Director, Manicurist, Artist, Sales, Bookkeeper Hair Dresser. Exp. necessary. 248-877-1441

-hiring Spa ist, Make-up okkeeper &

MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICERS & PROCESSORS

Exp. only. Bonus program, high commissions, up to 80% split. Loads of leads. Call Tom McNally at Ryder Mortgage. 248-471-0085 or

email: tmcnally ©rydermortgageinc.com

MYSTERY SHOPPERS NEED-ED Get paid to pose as a cus-tomer in local stores. Flexible hours, e-mail required.

1-800-485-0954 ext. 5600.

NAIL TECH NEEDED Busy Royal Oak salon. Clientele waiting.

Call: (248) 549-4311

NEED EXERCISE? LIKE TO WALK? Retirees welcome! People wanted to pass out f ly-ers to businesses. NO SELL-ING. Basic hrs 9am-5pm. 1-3 days per week. We drive. $6.50/hr. Call 248-474-4740 Thur/Fri 4-6pm to arrange interview.

E M P I R J E Doors and Windows

PAINTERS Professional painters need-ed. Full time positions w/ benefits. Must be depend-able & quality conscious. Apply in person at 9125 Telegraph, Redford or ask for Ken, 313-537-0900.

PART-TIME Students/Teachers

2nd Income Flexible Hrs. Market Research No Selling. Need enthusiastic people w/good communication skills for phone &/or in person interviews. Southfieid:

(246) 223-0020

NUCLEAR TECHNICIAN Needed part-time for

outpatient clinic in Livonia. Good benefits, no weekends.

Please call Brenda 734-462-2700

PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Aero Service Corp. has been in business for 20 years and has been named one of Michigan's fastest growing companies. A proven leader in engineer-ing, IT and HR solutions, Aero is seeking a qualified individual to join the team at our World Headquarters in Livonia. The selected individual will be respons-ible for processing and distributing weekly payroll. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years experience with computer-ized payroll processing, be detail oriented and proficient in Excel. We offer excellent health benefits, vacation time, a 401 (k) and support for personal growth. All interested candidates should forward their resume, with salary requirements, for immed-iate consideration.

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PICTURE FRAMER Experienced/willing to train. Good pay, benefits, part-time/full-time. Fax resume to

248-322-4781

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CONTRACTORS Owners of newer model vans or capped trucks. Full time, all shifts. Responsible drivers only call between 10am-4pm

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Q U A L I T Y TECHNICIAN

Needed for Metal Stamping Plant. Must be able to use basic quality gauges, calipers, micrometers, ana plug gauges Ability to use optical comparator and rockwell har-ness tester a plus. Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. We offer competitive wages and benefit package. Mail or fax resume to:

Advance Engineering Co. Attn: Susan Hecker

12025 Dixie Ave. Redford, Ml. 48239 Fax: 313-537-4240

REAL ESTATE/ MORTGAGE CLOSER/PROCESSOR

For a growing Title Agency. Now accepting resumes for immediate openings.

Send resume with salary requirements to

Douglas Proctor c/o Transworld Title Co. LLC,

7125 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 3061 W. Bloomfield, Ml 48322

RESIDENT MANAGER multi-family property man-

agement f i rm is seeking enthusiastic people to share our vision of excellence. If you are a true leader with out-standing customer service and sales skills and 3-5 years of apartment experience, we're looking for you. Ann Arbor and Metro-Detroit locations available. Excellent pay, bene-fit package, and incentives. Fax resume to 586-323-1003

Retail Cellular Store seeks: Managers & Sales Associates. Westland/Livonia areas. Fax resumes to: 734-641-7112

SEEKING MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS

Some exp required. Best commission split in the indus-try. Benefits & 401K. Please contact Cathy 248-649-5100. Opportunities available In Troy, Detroit & Lake Orion offices.

SERVICE COORDINATOR Seeking experienced coordina-tor. Must have excellent phone, " computer, organizational, scheduling & mult i- tasking' abilities. Medical, dental, 401K. $11-$15 per hour plus bonus.

Fax resume 248-926-4365

SHEET METAL FABRICATOR Automotive prototype, pressbrake, hydraulic press and die construction, includ-ing set up. Welding experi-ence helpful. Days, over-time, full benefits. Delta Research, Livonia, Fax resume to: 734-261-0909, or call for interview, 734-261-6400, Email donm@delrecorp.com

SHINGLER - EXPERIENCED & ROOFING HELPER

734-422-6605

S H I P P I N G Chair manufacturer in Westland. Monday-Friday 8-5. $9/hr. Benefits, 401K, exp. a plus. (734) 722-8200

Sr. Customer Consultant Ann Arbor document solutions provider, is seeking detail-oriented professionals with a minimum of 3-5 years of cus- . tomer service. Responsible for consulting with customers -regarding their needs and " ensuring accurate instructions J for orders. Also, responsible for preflighting digital files, facilitating the proof approval process, and creating. Fax resume to 734-930-2800

or email: jobs@dollarbillcopying.com

Student Openings

Make your own schedule. Great Resume experience.

*Good Pay* Retail sales/customer service.

Call Mon.-Fri. 9-5pm. Livonia: 734-522-4140 Troy: 248-655-0130 Waterford: 248-S81-47S8

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OFFICE ASSISTANT Part time. Quickbooks exp. required, good pay, days.

Fax resume to (313)541-7773 or Email coverladie@aoi.com

OFFICE CLEANING Days: Livonia, 21 /2 hrs. Eves: Novi, & Livonia areas. Call for appt., 248-615-3554.

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TAX INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE Southfieid - based

Mortgage Company. Full-time. Good benefits. Fax resume to: 248-355-0589 or E-mail to:

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T E A C H E R - A S S I S T A N T 8loomfield Montessori Pre-school,. Good pay, flexible hours. Needed ASAP.

248-646-5770

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Call (313) 531-1255

UNDERCOVERWEAR Opening new product line. Need extra $$. If you enjoy parties & need a night out, call 734-697-2387

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Experienced only need apply.

Full-time with benefits. Bring

resume/references to: Strong Veterinary Hospital, 29212 Five Mile., Livonia, ask for Eva.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Real estate/property manage-ment f irm is looking for a per-son to process payables for multiple entitles. Successful candidates must have a mini-mum of 3 years related accounting experience using automated accounts payable system, ability to work inde-pendently, prioritize and meet deadlines. Job cost knowledge is helpful. Compensation and benefit package competitive. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:

Human Resources Berger Realty Group, Inc.

248-905-5511 humresnew2@hotmail.com

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE CLERK

35 + hours per week., Mon -Fri. Must have computer skills. 9 Mile/Middlebelt area management company.

Fax info: 248-888-7612 Attn: Maureen

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK PART-TIME/ PERMANENT

For Birmingham multi-family property mgmt. co. Computer Payable experience required. Excellent starting rate for qual-ified candidate w/ references. Approx. 25 selectable daytime hrs. per week, Mon. - Fri. Fax resume to 248-646-0606

Accounts Payable Growing electrical distrlbutyor has accounts payable position available. Looking for a self-motivated individual with pre-vious A/P experience. Knowledge of FACTS software beneficial. Competitive wages and benefits. Please contact Sue at 734-425-6200.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Southfieid Property Management f i rm seeks accounts payable clerk with multi-task office duties. Min. 2 yrs exp & computer skills. Fax resume to: 248-358-3776.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT For Oakland Cty. Insurance Agency. Familiar w/life insur-ance & long term care insur-ance helpful. Typing neces-sary. Salary in S30K range. Send resume to: Joan, PO Box 735, Farmington, Ml 48332

BOOKKEEPER Experienced, 20-25 flexible hrs/week. Send resume with experience & salary require-ments to: 34443 Industrial, Livonia, Ml 48150

BUSY LIVONIA REAL ESTATE OFFICE

Front desk. Part time, 14-20 hrs. to start. Must be exper-ienced with computers. Busy phones and be a motivated Team Player. Fax resume to 734-266-5388

COPY & DELIVERY PERSON

Delivery & copying of tran-scripts. Good driving, record. 13 Mi/Telegraph. Fax resume to 248-644-1120

CUSTOMER SERVICE

REPRESENTATIVE KIP America, a distributor of wide format plotters and scan-ners seeks an individual for our Corporate based Customer Care Center to assist with Order Entry and Telemarketing Services. Telemarketing expe-rience a plus. Salary commen-surate with experience. We offer a competitive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401 (k) and generous vacation benefits. Hours for this position are 10:30 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.

Please send your resume to 37777 Interchange Drive, Farmington Hills, 48335,

Attn: Paula Corr or fax to (800)672-1400

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pcorr@kipameiica.com

No phone calls please.

DATA ENTRY Work f rom home. Flexible hours! Great pay! Computer required

1-800-382-4282 ext #63.

FREE TAX SCHOOL Income tax preparers needed. Earn money after class, 248-756-2246, 248-756-0334. Small book fee. Liberty Tax Service.

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We are expanding our operations, and we have various positions available. With an excellent benefit package, overtime, com-petitive wages, air-condi-tioned facility, and opportu-nity for advancement. Day shift and afternoon shifts available. We're sure to have the right job for YOU!

Wages commensurate with experience.

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MOELLER MFG. CO. 43938 Plymouth Oaks Bl. Plymouth, Ml 48170-2584

Fax: 734-416-2200

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INSURANCE AGENCY in Plymouth needs Personal Lines Customer Service Rep. Experience necessary, license preferred, but not required. 734-453-6000 > r

LEGAL ASSISTANT/ SECRETARY

To run busy law practice in Southfieid for sole practition-er. Great pay/retirement for organized, detail oriented, experienced person. Fax or email resume & requirements.

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LEGAL SECRETARY -Not less than 5 yrs, experi-ence for small general litiga-tlon firm. (248) 388-3881.

LEGAL SECRETARY Experience preferred. Strong typing mandatory & knowl-edge of legal process & docu-ments essential. Fax resume to: 734-261-4737

LEGAL 8ECRETARY Experienced needed for named partner. Pleasant office with excellent pay & benefits. Send resume to 29777 Telegraph, Suite 2631, Southfieid, Ml 48034-7651 or fax: 248-355-0199.

LEGAL SECRETARY For Farmington Hills law f i rm handling family, busi-ness and criminal defense litigation. Tlmeslips, Time Matters, and Word required. Benefits available including 401K, Fax resume with ref-erences 248-539-7928 > r

LEGAL/BOOKKEEPER Exciting opportunity for veter-an Legal Secretary, Executive Asst., Bookkeeper, Office Mgr. for boutique Birmingham law f irm. Quickbooks helpful. Strong writing, grammar, typ-ing, and shorthand/speed writ-ing essential. Hardworking, compassionate, dependable, organized, able to multi-task. High profile clientele. Refer-ences required. Fax Jan 248-642-7878 Email jkg@lfjfs.com

OFFICE CLERICAL Position for a Novi Construction Supply Company. FT, computer and multi-tasking skills needed. Peachtree exp. a plus, Exc. benefits/wages & 401K. Cali: 810-560-2833.

OFFICE FULL TIME Nationwide leading Internet Imaging company seeks office coordinator to work full time day shift. Candidate must pos-sess good writing skills, good general computer knowledge and have prior work experi-ence with Microsoft Office. Dependability with proven track record necessary and friendliness Is a must Starting salary is $25,000 per year. 401k and benefits available. Fax resume: 248-306-5414 attn: Jeremy McGaffey or email: tours.mi1@v-i-c.com.

OFFICE HELP NEEDED Full/part time. 7 People need-ed immediately for office help. No exp. necessary. We train. Bonuses & advancement. For interview, call (248)596-1498.

OFFICE MANAGER - CANTON Full-time. $10/hr. + bonuses. Must have exc. phone, map & computer skills, i.e. Excel. Must like large dogs. Resume: I nspectorsjob_ad@yahoo.com

OFFICE MANAGER for construction co. in Canton.

Must know QuickBooks. Full Benefits. (734) 397-9800

OFFICE MANAGER to work in and manage a four person clerical/accounting department and report direct-ly to the company controller. Exp. in office management and strong accounting and computer skills a must. Compensation for this ful l time position includes salary, matching 401k, full medical and dental and paid vacation. Please send resume wi th salary requirements to:

Hamilton Engineering 5800 Commerce Dr. Westland, Mi. 48185

or e-mail to: ddeal@hamiltonengineering. com.

RECEPTIONIST - Clawson law firm. Mon, Wed, Fri. Filing, light typing, good phone skills. Fax resume to: 248-588-3380.

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Receptionist Needed -Troy Graphic Design Firm

seeks motivated & organized individual.1

Duties would Include answering phones, filing,

bookkeeping, running errands and other basic

clerical needs. Please send resume with references

to: Careers, 2701 Troy Center Dr., Suite 275, Troy,

Ml 48084 or Email: careers@catalystfirm.com

8ECRETARY for outpatient counseling clinic in Canton, for • reception, data entry & general office duties. Medical office exp. helpful. Full-time w/benefits. Fax resume to:

586-777-0823

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Part time. Construction exp. Southfieid. Computer skills required. Cell 248- 217-3185.

Fax 248-355-5082" SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST

Livonia construction company has a full t ime position available. Must have good phone and some computer skills. 1- 800-684-1456

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

This degreed professional will be proficient in new business development and have at least 10 years expe-rience including manage-ment. The Director is responsible for the opera-tions, conduct and function of all engineering activities. This position requires a high degree of professional-Ism ana knowledge of prod-uct design, development, performance, testing, costs and manufacturing. Call or E-mail your resume to:

LOC PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.

13505 Haggerty Road Plymouth, Ml 48170

Phone: 734-453-2300 humanresources@

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Attn: Exp. Dental Assistants, Hygienlst & Receptionists

Now hiring for general offices. Fax resume to: 586-997-9210.

DENTAL ASSISTANT • full time Dearborn Hgts general dental office providing high quality personable care. Must be motivated, positive & per-sonable. Call leave message

248-470-5176

DENTAL ASSISTANT - Great opportunity for energetic, team oriented, exp. assistant to join our team. Fuil time, must have exp. making tem-porary crowns. Please call (248)437-8300, askfor Lorrie.

DENTAL ASSISTANT EARN $25-$30,000/YR.

Only working 35 hrsVwk In a team environment at 16 Mile & Woodward. Great office & hours. Fax resume to: 248-646-2447 or email at gsspdental@aol.com

DENTAL ASSISTANT EXP. Needed for Milford office. Mon-Thurs. Fax resume

to 248-685-0942

DENTAL ASSISTANT for family practice in Livonia.

Exp. preferred. Flexible hours. Cali 734-425-6920

DENTAL ASSISTANT For West Bloomfield ortho-dontic office. Entry level, 32 hrs., no Sat's. Some dental assisting exp. necessary. Mon-Fri 8:30-5. (248)851-7272

DENTAL ASSISTANT RECEPTIONIST

Some exp. preferred. Limited hours, Call Mon-Wed 9-2 at (313) 937-2968 or fax resumes to 313-937-2969

Dental Assistant, EXP. For relaxed family oriented practice. Mon. & Wed. days. Thur. 2:30-7. Send or drop off resume: Dr. McMinn, 36180 Five Mile, Livonia, Ml 48154

DENTAL HYGIENIST Part-time for busy Canton friendly, patient centered prac-tice. Exc. salary & benefits.

(734) 981-4040

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Needed. Full-time in our Bloomfield Hills office. Exp. necessary. Exc. people skills & insurance knowledge a must. No Sat. or Eves. 248-642-0400

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Canton. Fulltime. Organized

team-player w/great communication skills. Dental 0x5. preferred. DsrTcch sxp.

preferred. Exc. salary & benefits. 734-981-4246

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Experienced only. Flexible hrs. Mon.-Thurs. Part-time.

Send resume to: DENTIST P.O. Box 2547

Farmington Hills, Mi 48334

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Westland General Practice seeks enthusiastic, responsi-ble person for front desk duties. Must have exc. com-munication skills. Dental exp. preferred. 20-24 hrs./wk. no Sats. Cali 734-422-4300 or e-mail: beedb001@yahoo.com

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Fax (734) 953 2057

FRONT DESK Our Southfieid dental office is in search of a full time, expe-rienced, personable, profes-sional f ront desk person. Dentech experience preferred, but good verbal skills and accuracy a must. Monday-Thursday. Call 248-356-8790

FRONT DESK Part-time for busy Livonia dental office. Dentech exp. preferred. Please fax resume:

734-464-7838

ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANTS- LIVONIA

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our progressive practice. Prior exp. is preferred, but we're willing to train if you're committed to learning. Full-time. Great benefits. Salary commensurate with exp. Send your resume w/salary re-quirements to: Attn: Patti at 33627 Seven Mile, Livonia, 48152 or fax to (248)471-4146

CLERICAL/ ADMIN POSITIONS

Part t ime @ mental health clinic in Novi. Medical office/billing/mngt. exp. pref. Fax resume to: NPC @ 248-344-7423

CLINICAL ASSISTANT for Livonia Orthopaedic prac-tice. Full or part-time. Orthopaedic exp. preferred. Fax resume to 313-343-3280, Attn: Frank,

OIRECT CARE GIVERS For Group Homes in Livonia (ail shifts), Garden City and Northville (afternoon shifts). $7,30-$7.80/hr. Good benef i t !

Call Garin at 248-980-3309 or Cynthia at 248-980-3305

FRONT DESK/ RECEPTIONIST

Billing knowledge, for busy Farmington Hills medical

office. Part/full-time. Computer experience, bene-

l i ts . Fax resume to 248-538-4949.

LPN Needed Immediate,

excellent pay and bene-fits. Wound Care Clinic of America in Southfieid. Fax 248-557-8860

MED TECH Experienced RIA, chemistry. 3 days per week. West Bloomfield. 248-855-7508

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Looking for experienced, full-time MA for busy OB/GYN practice In Farmington Hills. Fax resume 248-538-5226

Medical Assistant For 1 doctor in a 2 doctor family practice. Great co-workers. Experience a must. Approximately 30 hrs./wk. Westland area. 734-729-1150

Medical Assistant Full/part time. Busy Livonia family practice. Must be flexible, reliable & patient friendly. X-ray knowledge a plus. Fax: 734-425-1002: or call 734-425-0209.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Novi pediatric office seeks

experienced MA's. Fax resume: 248-305-6179

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Urology practice seeks pro-fessional, proactive, and dii-ligent MA full time. Must have urology exp. Please fax resume to 248-569-6706 or call Monica, 248-569-6700

MEDICAL BILLER Computer exp. required.

Royal Oak area. Call Greg A. at: 248-545-9200

j MEDICAL BILLER ; 1 EXPERIENCED 1 1 Call 734-484-0083 Or fax 1 ! resume to 734-484-0094 !

MEDICAL BILLER, INSURANCE CLERK,

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST For Livonia practice. Salary commensurate w/ exp. P.O. Box 531312 Livonia, 48153

J MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST \ ' for Westland clinic. MED- J 1 ICAl EXP. A MUST. 1 ! Insurance referrals & com- j J puter skills req. Full time J 1 w/benefits. Fax resume to: 1 ! 734-525-3876 |

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Full/part time. Busy Internal medicine practice. Farmington Hills. Experience preferred. References. Fax resume 248-855-0190. Phone

248-626-6500 ext 72

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Part time, some evenings, experience in front desk. Call: 248-559-3150 btwn. 9-5.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

RN/LPN Internal medicine exp./infec-t ious disease specialty. Immediate posit ion. Bloomfield Hills, IV Infusion. Part/full-time w/benefits. Must be licensed. Please call (248) 852-9891 or

email lynnmberg@aol.com

NURSES!! CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Detroit Home Care Agency has a full-t ime Clinical Supervisor position avail-able immediately. Experience in home health cafe, OASIS, and chart reviews (QA) a must. Please fax your resume to (313) 863-0777 or mail to Clinical Supervisor Position, 17555 James Couzens, Suite 2A, Detroit Ml 48197

OFFICE NURSE /Busy internal medicine prac-tice is looking for an experi-enced full-time office nurse for our Canton location. This individual must be multi-task oriented, organized, and pos-sess good written and verbal communication skills. Benefit package offered. Interested candidates should fax their resumes to 734-981-0653 or email mbondie@piim.org. Attn: Clinical Nursing Director

PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Sensory Integration exp. Part-time. Private clinic. Plymouth. Call:734-454-0866

PEDIATRICS FULL TIME Medical Assistant / Receptionist Southfieid. Fax resume: 248-539-1924..

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Experienced, -$10-$12/hour. Fulltime. Southfieid & locations.

Warren 248-931-5398

RECEPTIONIST Full time for fast-paced Livonia physician's office. Medical exp. preferred. Call 11am-4pm. 734-779-2101.

REFERRAL COORDINATOR, BILLER

Part time. We are looking for someone with the capability of processing and completing medical referral forms. Pro-cedure and Diagnosis coding knowledge, and general med-ical exp. necessary. Familiarity with E Thomas (genius) a plus. Comprehension of the referral form process,diagno-sis coding and procedure coding is a must. Advance-ment potential. Experienced only need apply.

Fax 734-981-5094 Attn: Theresa

Cherry Hill Medical Group 42287 Cherry Hilt Rd, Ste. D

Canton, Ml 48188

REGISTERED NURSE Progressive, fast paced cardi-ology practice has a full-time RN position. BSN and cardiac nursing experience required. Patient management, inter-dependent with Cardiologist, providing patient assessment, education, treatment and quality care. Competitive salary/benefits.

Send resume to: Registered Nurse

Northpointe Heart Center 27901 Woodward-Suite 300

Berkley, Michigan 48072

RN busy West Bloomfield allergy practice. Full/part-time, expe-

rience preferred. Contact: Linda (248) 626-5315

RN Wanted Full time for fast paced allergy practice-Competltlve wages. Excellent benefits. Call:

734-434-3007 Fax 734-434-6317

SECRETARY for outpatient counseling clinic in canton, for reception, data entry & general office duties. Medicai office exp. helpful. Full-time w/benefits. Fax resume to:

586-777-0823

SURGICAL BILLER & BOOKER For 4 surgeon office In Southfieid. Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. Fax: 248-353-1513

X-RAY TECHNICIAN For Livonia Orthopedic prac-tice. Computer exp. helpful, full or part time. Salary com-mensurate w/ exp. P.O. Box 531312 Livonia, Ml 48153

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Exc. pay, benefits available. Call or apply within:

734-422-3440 ask for Frank. Hawthorne Gardens, 7300 N.

Merriman Rd., Westland.

COOK Sat. & Sun. Cozy Cafe.

Ask for Manager. (734) 455-3310

COOKS & WAITSTAFF Retirement community in Plymouth. Apply in person

Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm. Plymouth Independence Village, 14707 Northville Rd.

COOKS - Prep & Line. Full or part time. Experience preferred. Benefits, parking. Apply Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Valet Entrance, Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison, or FAX resume 313-963-3155

COOKS- full-t ime nights, exp'd.. Starting at $10/hr. Apply Starting Gate Restaur-ant, 135 N Center St, Northville

DISHWASHERS Part-time, will train. Great

pay. Plymouth Manor. 734-455-3501

Host / Hostess Dining Room

Manager Hospitality a Mustl

Top Compensation/401K BEVERLY HILLS GRILL 31471 Southfieid Road

Kitchen Production Counter / Sales

Full time days, for successful Bakery Cafe' with high volume business! Excellent pay, great benefits. No Sundays. Exp. in kitchen helpful, will train. Professional, high energy, positive team oriented candidates need only apply.

Apply 2-5pm to Ridley's Bakery Cafe'

hesterRd., 4054 Rochester Rd.Jroy Corner Wattles/Rochester Rd.

LOGAN'S ROAD HOUSE EXPERIENCED SERVERS

& GRILL COOKS Cutlery exp a plus. Full or part time. Employer of choice, fun casual atmosphere. Apply in person 28599 School-craft, Livonia.

N I G H T L I N E COOK Passion fo r food/creat iv i ty

Growth Potent ion Top Compensat ion/401 K

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NOW HIRING - Old Woodward Deli. Daytime, general kitchen & sandwich prep. 248-642-0768

NOW HIRING! For morning & lunch time

NO WEEKENDS! Paying up to $7/hr. Apply at

MACS PLACE

Located on the first floor of the 3000 Town Center Bldg. off Evergreen, betwn 10 & 11 Mile. Mon-Fri 9-5.

248-356-5770

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Join our team! Now hiring bartenders & servers. Full time or part-time. Competitive wages and benefits. No calls please. Please apply In person between 10am-11:30am or between 2-4 p.m. Fishbones, 29244 Northwestern Hwy., 1/4 mile N. of 12 Mile and Northwestern Hwy.

SOUS CHEF Fine, dining experience, must posses strong butch-ery skills and sauce making. The Lark. Call office (248) 661-4466 9am-3pm Mon-Fri. Also accepting applica-tion for Prep Chef, some experience necessary.

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TENDERCARE OF MONROE 1215 N. Telegraph Road Monroe, MI 48162 Tel:734-242-4848 Fax:734-242-2007

WAYNE LIVING CEMER 4429 Venoy Road Wayne, MI 48184

Tel:734-326-6424 Fax734-467-8160

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If you are interested in working with a leader in health care services, please contact any of our facilities or Ran Man, FHR, Recruitment and Employment Specialist at Tel: 734-467-9760 or Fax your resume to 734-595-8450. We welcome any and all inquiries about available opportunities.

Check out our website (www.tendercare.net) for additional information about our facilities, benefits and services. Directions to any of our facilities is available from the website also.

WAITPERSON Part-time eves. Apply in person

btwn 11 & 3pm, Corsis Family Restaur-ant, 7 Mile btwn Inkster & Middlebelt, Livonia.

WAITSTAFF, Exp. Part/full-time. Apply at: Jon's Goodtime Bar 81 Grill, 27553 Cherry Hill. Just W. of Inkster Rd. -

WENDY'S Now hiring for our new Canton location!! 45145 Ford Rd., Canton, Ml 48187 (Canton Center) OPEN INTER-VIEWS Mon.-Fri, 2-4pm at Ford Rd & Haggerty location.

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AUTO SALES needed for busy westside deaiership. Must be hard-working with good references. We offer good pay plan & benefits. Apply In person to new car manager at Livonia Chrysler-Jeep, 30777 Ply-mouth Rd., Livonia.

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INSIDE SALES Join one of the fastest grow-ing service companies in the country. Immediate opening for an inside sales person. Phone exp. a plus but not required. Call to set-up an interview with Lynn

248-349-4505, ext. 204

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LEASING STARS Full-time. Great benefits.

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MARKETER Small title agency desires super sales person. Real Estate experience desired.

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MODELING SALES International modeling agency looking for career advisor: must have sales experience. Sterling Hts. Office.

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PHYSICIAN LOOKING FOR SALESPERSON

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REAL ESTATE SALES % This is a great opportunity for highly motivated, ambitious, a experienced agents to join a dynamic, fast paced offTce in ' the charming Village of Franklin. Contact Mitch Wolf for a confidential interview.

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Roofing & Siding Sales s Person with exp & license in .» residential desired. Fax 1 resume: 248-743-0864, email: \ hr@ohrealiyconstruction.com

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SALES, East Coast Loss Prevention Corp. Expands! Unprec. opportunity. Industry high comm. Self-motivated, Experienced. 248-399-6904

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DEARBORN • Gorgeous executive condo. 3,350 sq. ft. fanch presents 2 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, finished bsmnt, 2 car attached garage in gated community at the TPC golf course overlooking fairway. Master suite with jetted tub & separate shower, spa-cious white kitchen with granite counter. $879,900 (5PRES) 734-455-5600

CANTON • Stop the car & look at this home. Curb appeal 10+. Three bdrm brick colonial. Living rm w/bay window, newer Wilsonart woodlike flrng in living rm, kit & foyer. Kit has white cabs, newer counter, sink, DW, micro, opens to family rm w/brick frplc, doorwali to deck, newer C/A, 6 panel doors. $221,900 (48APP) 734-455-5600

WESTLAND • This is the onel Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath bl-level with large eat-in kitchen, newer windows, garage, central air & nicely landscaped with pond in back yard, $169,900 (55CHI) 734-455-5600

NOVI - Beautiful coioniall Start packingl Too many updates to list, MBR with direct access to bath, WIC w/custom shelving. FR, LR, formal dining room, breakfast nook, Gas fireplace in FR. Crown molding. Two car direct access garage, C/A and neutral T/0. $259,900 (89HUN) 248-349-5600

DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE- C lass ic arts and crafts bungalow. Vintage built-ins & woodwork. Hardwood floors, inviting screened porch, private library/study. Potential to grow gracefully. $305,000 (21BAS) 248-349-5600

i BRIGHTON SCHOOLS CLOSE BY - Lots of living space In this 4 BR; 1.5 BA quad level. Family room w/fireplace. Large back-yard with large deck. Extra large 2.5 car garage & shed. Home warranty included. . $219,900 (44HOL) 248-349-5600

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CANTON - Beautiful & neutral two bed-room, 2.5 bath condo with additional 19x11 loft area. Kitchen offers updated cabinets. Newer carpet throughout, recessed lighting, custom wood blinds, & gas fireplace in living room. $192,900 (89HOR) 734-455-5600

CANTON - Spotless Canton condo. 1997 built, two bedroom, 1.5 bath with full base-ment, attached garage, fireplace, first floor iaundry, ail kitchen appliances, spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet, huge bath with garden tub & dual sinks. Move right in! $162,500 (12HUN) 734-455-5600

CANTON - New construction condo. 2 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bath, 2 car attached garage, basement with garden windows, central air, 1st floor laundry, deck overlooking pond. $215,000 (58AVI) 734-455-5600

NOVI - Welcome home. Totally updated 3 BR, 2 BA, home with bonus room w/pri-vate entry. Great for home business. Family room ail ceramic tiled, recessed lighting, custom paint. 2 car heated garage. Walkout LL, tiered deck, pool & Novi schools. $224,900 (11 TEN) 248-349-5600

LIVONIA - Unbelievable offering, Don't miss this stunning 4 BR, 2 full BA home in prime location & nestled on gorgeous landscaped & oversized treed lot. Awesome! Updated oak kit, Irg FR w/FP, Anderson windows,' sprinkler system, cov-ered rear patio, oversized gar, basement, loaded! $269,900 (02MUN) 248-349-5600

WONDERFUL LIVONIA SUB - Fantastic 3 BR, 1.5 bath brick home w/loads o l updates. Newer roof, windows, furnace & C/A. Hardwood floors under carpet in bed-rooms. Oversized heated 2 car garage. $174,900 (44SUN) 248-349-5600

O n l u i K SUPERIOR - Turn of the century farm house. Spacious four bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial offering recent renovations, kitchen, baths (one with Jacuzzi tub), entire 2nd floor, great room, formal dining room with wood burning stove. Separate living quarters. Aii in a' beautiful country setting, $254,900 (90CHE) 734-455-5600

REDFORD - Beautifully maintained three bdrm ranch, hrdwd floors, vinyl windows, plaster walls & coved ceilings, updates include roof, furn & C/A, electrical & car-pet. Neutral colors, ceramic tile in kitchen, lg. bsmnt for added space. Two car garage has one door & South Redford Schools. $130,000 (730RA) 734-455-5600

LYONS - country living. Mint condition four bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial with three cat attached garage, full basement, spacious great room with fireplace, first floor laun-dry, gourmet kitchen with eating area, all sitting on 1.11 acres. $299,900 (51 FA!) 734-455-5600

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VAN BUREN - Value in 5+ acres. Four bedroom ranch with updated vinyi siding, windows, and newer roof, first floor laun-dry. All sitting on over five acres. $375,000 (08HAG) 734-455-5600

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LiVONiA - Great 4 bedroom ranch w/year. Round sunroom for sunny days-2 years-newer/gas heated. Large oversized extra deep garage. Baths updated w/ceramic. hardwood floors T/O. Newer windows, glass block too, attic fan, newer furnace, CA. $174,900 (89AUB) 248-349-5600

WHITE LAKE - 2 story 1996 built contem-porary. 3 BR, 2.5 BA home on over an acre of land. Many updated amenities, hard-wood floors, ceramic foyer entry, huge newer deck w/stairway, White Bay island kitchen, panoramic windows, formal dining room & the list goes on! $284,900' (29WEB) 248-349-5600

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WARREN -.Move-in ready! 3 BR brick ranch w/ceramic bath & large kit. FR has fireplace, C/A, hardwood, deck& newer driveway. Updates: Tikki bar in yard & 2 car detached garage. $172,900 (29COL) 248-349-5600

GARDEN CITY - Pride of ownership. Old world charm & character galore. This .turn-key cape cod shines from front to back. Beautiful decor T /0 & plenty of updating. Just move in & enjoy. Large living room w/FP, DR, finished basement, deck, brick paver patio, garage & more! $154,900 (46KRA) 248-349-5600

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NORTHVILLE - Bed & Breakfast feel! Wonderful colonial sitting on two beautiful acres w/stocked pond! Traditional layout, living rm, formal dining rm, huge family rm w/panoramic view. Spa room. Master suite w/WIC. Unique keeping room, two frplcs,

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DEARBORN - Old world charm & charac-ter. Spacious brick bungalow. Hrdwd floors T/0. Natural woodwork, leaded glass, 2 baths, & kitchen updated. Most windows replaced. Newer furnace, central air, roof, electrical, insulation, HWH, & sprinklers. Formal dining rm. family rm. bsmnt. 2 car garage. $244,900 (05MQR) 734-455-5600

CANTON - Backs to wetlands. Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo has cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, beautiful kitchen, 1st floor laundry, doorwall to lovely rear yard and deck, 2 car attached garage with opener. Home warranty. $219,900 (96CHE) 734-455-5600

STUNNING ESTATE - Professionally deco-rated 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2.5 lav custom home. Features hdwd firs, granite coun-ters, custom FR, gourmet kit, security sys-tem, wet bar, French door to study & pro-fessionally finished LL w/2 more BR & full bath. 3 car garage, $749,900 (62STO) 248-349-5600

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S, LYON - Custom Cape Cod. 5 BR, 3 BA & 2 LAV in a goif community on approx. .65 acres. Solid oak doors & trim, sauna, dual staircase. Anderson windows, 4 car garage, fin basement, granite foyer, sound system, bar in basement, 2 FPs, central vac. Walk to the course. $679,000 (65STA) 248-349-5600

LAKE ORION - Still brand newt Premium site backing to woods. Very private 4 bed-room, 2.5 bath, with open kitchen to fami-iy room with soaring ceilings. Double stair-cases, whirlpool tub in master suite. Near Webber Elementary. $319,900 (21YOS) 248-349-5600

PLYMOUTH - Custom brick ranch in Plymouth. Brick courtyard entrance! 4+ BR, 3.5 BA, cathedral ceiling, hrdwd fir, newer carpet in great rm, volume ceiling T/0! French doors to library. Bay windows in dining rm & brkfst rm, spacious master suite w/jetted tub, & WIC, fin LL walk-out to patio. $545,000 (15WES) 734-455-5600

DETROIT - Warrendale brick bungalow. Three bedroom home with large upper master, dining room with beautiful bay window, hardwood floors under carpet, + newer windows, roof, furnace & hot water heater. Huge garage with electrical. Close to shopping & schools. $109,900 (67PIE) 734-455-5600

LIVONIA - Country living in the city with flowering trees. Almost 2000 sq. ft. ranch on over 1,6 acres w/3 bedrooms, 2 fire-places, (living room & family room), formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, 2,5 car attached garage and Florida room. 2 hors-es affowed. $324,000 (33CUR) 734-455-5600

LIVONIA - Brightmoor updated 3 BR ranch. Not only a great location, look at the updates! Remodeled kit, newer roof, win-dows, siding, gutters, HWH, fin basement w/BR & BA, insulated 2+ car garage w/gas line for heat. Newer landscape & exterior lights. Livonia schools. $$204,900 (36FAI) 248-349-5600

FARMINGTON -Well cared for condo ideal for singles or 1 st time buyers. Idea! area of complex w/view of stream/natural setting. Newer floors in kitchen, bath & vinyl win-dows. Clubhouse has pool & separate storage area. $59,900 (31GRA) 248-349-5600

LIVONIA - Exceptional i w u ouilt 2 bed-room, 1,5 bath condo with large master bedroom with walk-in closet. In-unit laun-dry room. Large covered balcony. Covered carport & intercom system. A/C low asso-ciation fees, walk to stores. Livonia schools. $110,900 (04CLA) 248-349-5600

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CANTON - Beauiiiui end unit. Two bdrm, three bath ranch with attached garage, professionally finished bsmnt, master suite w/Jacuzzi tub & separate shower, kitchen w/cherry cabinets and matching panels on stove & frig. Fireplace in living room, for-mal dining room with mirrored wall. $223,900 (09CQP) 734-455-5600

CANTON - Gorgeous condo. Beaumui view of pond from large deck. Gas fire-place in living room, oak kitchen, first floor laundry, master suite with Jacuzzi tub, daylight basement, and two car attached garage. Must see! $265,000 (01 HOG) 734-455-5600

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S. LYON - Head West, young man! Tanglewood Golf community fairway living in a beautiful setting. Lots of light from large window. Many upgrades inc: carpet, HW, fir & kitchen W/O LL. Waiting for you to move right in and make it yours! $405,000 (28SAW) 248-349-5600

WESTLAND - Westland colonial. Three bdrm, 1,5 bath offers C/A, finished bsmnt, one car attached garage, newer carpet, hrdwd floors on 2nd floor, kitchen appli-ances included. Pool table in basement. Patio with BBQ. One year home warranty. $134,900 (50NAN) 734-455-5600

DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Ready for you to move into! 3 bdrm, 2 bath full brick ranch w/2 car garage, partlly fnshd bsmnt, updated oak kit, C/A, hrdwd firs under car-pet & plaster walls w/coved ceiling in LR, newer wndws, doors, & glass block wndws. A real find. $124,900 (85WED) 734-455-5600

DEARBORN - welcome home! Warmth & charm on this updated ranch with 3 bed-rooms, finished basement, hardwood floors, newer vinyl siding, fresh paint, dearborn Schools and great terms. $134,900 (01 CHE) 734-455-5600

CANTON - Friendly Canton Sub. This is it. Nice brick colonial w/hdwd floors, famiiy room, natural fireplace, living room, 3 BR, updated baths, kit, att 2.5 car garage, large covered patio, yard, partially finished basement. Appliances inc. 1 year home warranty. Walk to township park or in-sub D a r k . $219,900 (44BRO) 248-349-5600.

wi NORTHVILLE BEAUTY -Wonderful home on premium lot deep in sub, 1st floor master + 2 additional large bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Large kitchen w/ceramic counters & extra cabinets. Professional landscaping & decking, sprinklers, lighting & home warranty. $382,500 (21WHE) 248-349-5600

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NORTHVILLE - Location! Location! In town! 3 BR, 1.5 BA home. LR w/gas fire-place, library & lots of storage. New car-pet-02, garage-01, siding & gutters-99, roof tear off-98, windows-96-02. Steps away from library, parks, parades, cedar mill & schools. $215,000 (44EAS) 248-349-5600

PLYMOUTH - VVdiK to park. Beautiful updated 3 bedroom coionial. Oak kitchen, cozy family room & 2 garages. Updates include: windows, furnace, roof, baths, kitchen, neutral decor. Large private back-yard with mature trees. $204,900 (27LIN) 248-349-56(50

LIVONIA - Move right In! This Livonia ranch has quick occupancy. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with finished basement & too many updates to list. Great location & all appliances are included. $172,500 (30DEN) 248-349-5600

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PLYMOUTH $469,900 THIS ISTHE ONEI Immacu la te Rossi -bui l t h o m e . A t t e n t i o n t o d e t a i l , b e a u t i f u l o a k k i t , n e u t r a l d e c o r . P r o f e s s i o n a l l a n d s c a p i n g o n a 3 /4 a c r e i o t , a w e s o m e J a c u z z i r o o m o f f d e c k . (23W49651)

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CANTON $409,900 JOB TRANSFER FORCES SELLER TO PART WITH th i s 4 B R , 3 . 5 b a t h c o l o n i a l b i t in 2 0 0 2 . C u s t o m ms t r s t e w / j e t t e d R o m a n ' t u b , d e s i g n e r ce i l ing & s i t t ing r m / n u r s e r y op t ion , m a p l e h r d w d s , g o u r m e t k i t , & m o r e l ( A 3 6 4 8 )

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PLYMOUTH $374,900 COLONIAL ON 1/2 ACRE! 5 b e d r o o m s , 4 baths, 2 n d a t t a c h e d 2 car g a r a g e . F i n i s h e d w a l k - o u t b a s e m e n t . U p d a t e d ; roof ("02), c a r p e t ( '03) , Jenn -A i re k i t chen , 1 /2 ac re . ( 2 3 S 4 7 0 2 3 )

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PLYMOUTH $374,900 BEAUTIFUL RIDGEWOOD WEST COLONIAL 4 B R , 2 . 5 B A , i m m . p o s s . , 2 4 5 1 SF, ms t r & FR h a s v a u l t e d ce i f l ngs , s t a i n e d d e c k w /b i t in ho t tub , a n d m o r e . T o p n o t c h s c h o o l s , g r e a t l o c a t i o n - d o n ' t m i s s ou t ! ( Q 4 8 9 2 1 )

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NOVI $344,900 WELL KEPT 4 BR, 2.5 BA COLONIAL IN NOVI 2 S t o r y f oye r , h d w d in ha l l , k I T & ook . S c r e e n e d tn b a c k p o r c h . L g y a r d w / m a n y love ly f l owe rs .

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CANTON $299,900 GORGEOUS CUSTOM 1994 BUILT 4 B R , 2 . 5 B A c o l o n i a l l o a d e d w / u p g r a d e s in P l y m o u t h C a n t o n schoo l d is t . 2 s t r y foyer w / r e c e s s f t s , m s t r s t e w /sky lg t , W I C , s e p s n o w e r & j e t ted tub , g o u r -m e t k i t . (S576 )

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LIVONIA $298,900 WOODED LOT, 3 BR, 2.5 BAs f a n t a s t i c 1 1 0 0 S F a d d i t i o n , F R w /FP , poo l , m a n y u p d a t e s - rf, w n d w s , gar , s u n r m , fu rn , b r k p a v e r s , g u t t e r s , ba ths , m s t r B R h a s c a t h e d r a l ce i l i ng . 2 8 6 8 S F l (P30542 )

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LIVONIA $287,300 COUNTRY CAPE COD WITH 1/2 ACRE LOT! H u g e C a p e C o d h o m e fea tu res u p d a t e d roof-and w i n d o w s . F i rs t f loor master , f i r ep l ace a n d next t o p a r k loca t ion . 1 /2 ac re lot a p lus ! ( 4 7 P I C 2 )

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CANTON $246,900 BEAUTIFUL BRICK CONDO W/1ST FLOOR MASTER M o v e r igh t in t o t h i s s p a c i o u s , neu t ra l 3 B R , 2 . 5 B A c o n d o w / 2 s t ry G R R M w / c o r n e r FP, Lo f t w / f u l i B A , c r o w n m o l d i n g s , s k y l i g h t s , 1 st fir l a u n d r y & 2 ca r at t g a r ! ( 0 3 S H E 2 )

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FARMINGTON HILLS $244,900 BRICK RANCH IN OLD HOMESTEAD! En joy b e a u t , v i e w s & p a r k l i k e s e t t i n g in ma in t . f r e e h o m e ! U p d a t e d k i t , c o z y L R w / g a s FP, 2 fu l l b a t h s , a l l a p p l . inc l , fu l ! b s m t , 2 car at t s ide e n t r y g a r a g e . ( 8 & S T E 2 )

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LIVONIA $239,000 COUNTRY INTHE CITY! 3 bd rm , 1 . 5 ba th , 2 0 0 4 s q f t ranch . U p d a t e d ki t & ba ths . Ex tens i ve ha rd -w o o d f i rs & w o o d w o r k . N e w e r w i n d o w s , roof , pa in t . H u g e 1 8 x 1 0 b reezeway . We l l m a i n t a i n e d . ( 2 3 S 9 4 8 0 )

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LIVONIA $227,500 RARE FIND! A l t e r e d fir p l an o f fe rs ms t r B R a d d t n w / 4 c l o s e t s & b a t h w / s e p J a c . t u b & s h o w e r , kit . n o o k a d d t n o v e r l o o k s p r v t y d , f a b u l o u s f i n d r y w a l l e d b s m t . 3 B R , 3 .5 BAs . ( C 1 4 1 4 7 )

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CANTON $225,000 SPACIOUS END-UNIT CONDO! S m a l l , p r iva te c o m p l e x , G R w / c a t h e d r a l ce i i i ng , ms t r w / l g ba th & W I C . Fu l l , p a r t i a l l y f i n ' d b s m t w / f u l f - ba th , p a n t r y & e x t r a s to rage. 2 - c a r a t t a c h e d g a r a g e . ( 9 1 M E A 2 )

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CANTON $215,000 EXCEPTIONAL CONDO! 2 b e d r o o m , 2 .5 bath o v e r l o o k i n g p o n d . D r a m a t i c m i r r o r e d d i n r m , s t e p - u p g r e a t r m & d e n w / f i r e p l a c e . J a c u z z i tub in m a s t e r . C a t h e d r a l ce i l i ngs ; a p p l i a n c e s stay. ( 2 3 C 7 0 0 7 )

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„ _ __YT_i i LIVONIA $214,900 LARGE NORTH LIVONIA RANCH! 3 BR, 3 BA, we l l m a i n t a i n e d , u p d a t e d , 2 f in r m s in bsmt , f in r e c r m w / w o o d b u r n i n g s tove . Drwl l of f kit to lg d e c k w / c o v e r e d J a c u z z i w / b l t o n bar, & m u c h m o r e ! ( M 2 9 5 2 0 )

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NORTHVILLE $205,000 CAREFREE CONDO LIVING IN NORTHVILLE Br igh t a n d c h e e r y e n d uni t w i th newer c a r p e t -ing , c rown mo ld i ngs , m a s t e r ba th , pa r t ia l l y f in -i s h e d rec. r o o m a n d 2 ca r ga rage . G r e a t va lue a t $ 2 0 5 , 0 0 0 . ( 9 4 C O N 2 )

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PLYMOUTH $199,900 UPDATED PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP HOME! Walk t o loca l e l e m . s c h o o l or w a l k t o H i n e s Park , e i ther w a y th is c h a r m i n g r a n c h h a s l o c a t i o n al l over it. Fu l l b a s e , 2 c a r ae t , F R w / a F P & t o n s of upda tes . ( H 1 1 5 2 0 )

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NOVI $199,900 OUTSTANDING NOVI OPPORTUNITY!! G rea t po ten t ia l he re ! 3 b e d r o o m h o m e o n n e a r l y 3 /4 a c r e lot! 2 G a r a g e s , g rea t for ca rs , boa ts , e tc ! S c r e e n e d p o r c n I N e w e r r o o f ! N o v i S c h o o l s ! W a r r a n t y ! F i rep lace ! (50STA2)

CANTON $189,900 THIS SPARKLING CLEAN CANTON COLO-NIAL 3 B R , 1.5 B A w / m a n y u p d a t e s c o u l d be y o u r s . B e a u t i f u l FR w/FP, f in b s m t , a l l n e w car -p e t i n g , n e w e r f u r n & rf. S t o v e & f r i d g e i n c l u d e d . ( A 4 3 6 5 1 )

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LIVONIA $189,900 COMPLETELY UPDATED W/EXTRA DEEP LOT! G r e a t 3 B R b u n g a i o w . Las t 3 y rs , new roof , kIT, B A , w i n d o w s , p o r c h , h d w d f i rs & c a r p e t . H u g e F a m rm. 2 4 x 2 4 G a r a g e ^ Fresh ly pa in ted. Al l o n n e a r l y 1/2 a c r e io t l ( 2 0 B R E 2 )

DEARBORN HEIGHTS $189,900 THIS ONE IS A NICE ONE! Wonder fu l fu l l l eng th f ron t porch . N e w e r f u r n a c e , C/A & w i n d o w s , 2 0 0 A M P s e r v i c e . N e w e r b e r b e r c a r p e t , c o v e d cei l ings, marb le w i n d o w si l ls, natura l t r im, & m o r e (R667 )

WESTLAND $184,900 THIS COULD BE WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR! 4 B R c o l o n i a l f e a t u r e s h r d w d f i r s o n m a i n f loor a n d t h r u - o u t 2 n d fir, n ice , f l o w i n g o p e n fir p lan , n e u t r a l d e c o r , al l b ig t i c ke t s a re d o n e . O v e r 1 5 0 0 S F l ( A 3 6 6 7 2 )

WESTLAND $179,900 S/WARREN & WEST OFF WAYNE RD! L u x u r y 1 3 0 0 SF, 2 B R , 2 .5 BA c o n d o w/ f i n b s m t & 2 -car g a r a g e . ( 5 4 Q U A 2 )

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REDFORD $174,900 COUNTRY INTHE CITY! T h i s b r k r a n c h ' s i t s or. a ha l f a c r e lot. N e w w i n d o w s In f a m i l y r m w / F P a n d s e p a r a t e hea t a n d air . Roo f 3 y rs , f u rn /a i r 13 y r s , p a r t f i n b s m t , al l a p p l i a n c e s . ( M 1 7 3 9 4 )

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WESTLAND $172,900 HURRY TO THIS WELL POLISHED 3 BR RANCH. Fu l l b r k , w i d e o p e n f i r p lan , m a n y ex -p e n s i v e u p g r a d e s , i m p r e s s i v e k i t w / o a k c a b i n e t r y , c e r a m i c f i r n g & g ran i t e c o u n t e r s , re -m o d e l e d ba th , FP in F R , & m u c h more ! (C36255)

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LIVONIA $169,900 NEVER SHOWN! T h i s 3 b d r m , 1.5 b a t h ra i sed r a n c h has j us t b e c o m e ava i lab le . U p d a t e s in-c l u d e : roof & c h i m n e y { '03) , w n d w s , f u rnace , A / C , H W H & h u m i d i f i e r . P l e a s u r e t o s h o w . ( 2 3 B 3 0 1 4 3 )

WESTLAND $169,900 VERY WELL MAINTAINED END UNIT B a c k i n g t o t h e w o o d s & s i d e t o a p o n d , t h i s h o m e f e a t u r e s 2 b d r m s , b o t h h a v e l a r g e w a l k - i n c l o s e t s , 2 f u l l b a t h s , o n e b e i n g a m a s t e r , u p g r a d e d c a b i n e t s & m o r e ! ( P 6 5 0 )

WESTLAND $164,900 POPULAR FAMILY SUB 3 B R h o m e w i t h 2 fu l l ba ths , f i n i s h e d lower level w i t h w o o d b u r n e r & d e n o r 4 t h B R . C /A , 2 1 / 2 car , r e m o d ki t & ba ths . P i u s more ! (V370 )

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GARDEN CITY * $163,900 VACATION AT HOME!! G o r g e o u s u p d a t e d 3 b d r m r a n c h w / f i n b s m t & 2 . 5 c a r g a r a g e . N e w e r roof w i n , f u r n , C A , p a i n t , c a r p e t & m o r e . O p e n f l o o r p l a n w / c a t h e d r a l ce i l i ngs , w e t bar , poo l ! ! ( P 3 1 0 )

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THIS HOME IS CUTEi CUTE, CUTE! O v e r 1 0 0 0 S Q FT & s h o w s e x t r e m e l y wel l . C l o s e t o pa rk , s c h o o l , t e n n i s & s w i m m i n g . N i ce g a r d e n p a t c h b e h i n d 2 ,5 ca r g a r : Too m a n y u p d a t e s t o l i s t l ( 2 1 UNI 2)

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WESTLAND WELL MAINTAINED END UNIT N e u t r a l d e c o r , c o r n e r f i r e p l a c e , d e c k , s e t b a c k t h e r m o . N i c e l a n d s c a p i n g , 2 w a l k in c l o s e t s , s h a r p b a t h , a t t a c h e d g a r a g e , c l e a n b a s e m e n t & a l l a p p l i a n c e s stay. ( P 7 7 8 )

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A DIAMOND INTHE ROUGH! T rue 5 B R h o m e in S o u t h R e d f o r d . Fami ly r m / e n t e r t a i n m e n t r m in b a s e m e n t . 2 Ful l ba ths . N e e d s T L C & p r i c e d a c c o r d i n g l y . 2 c a r G A R w / e l e c t r l c & g a s hook -up . ( 38R IV2 )

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AN ABSOLUTE DOLL HOUSE READY FOR YOU N e w e r w i n d o w s , roof s h i n g l e s & f u r n a c e . K i t c h e n r e m o d e l e d w / n e w e r c u p b o a r d s & bui l t - in d i s h w a s h e r . H a r d w o o d f l o o r s o n m a i n f l o o r e x c e p t k i t c h e n & ba th p l us m o r e l ( A 4 3 1 )

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BELLEVILLE $138,900 COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY 3 b e d r o o m r a n c h o n a d e a d e n d s t r e e t . N e w e r roo f & f u r n a c e . C l o s e t o s h o p p i n g . A l s o i n c l u d e d in p r o p I D # 8 3 0 5 9 0 1 0 0 5 6 0 0 4 , . 04 a c r e a d j a c e n t to e a s t s i d e of lot. ( D 1 1 0 )

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REDFORD $137,900 TOTALLY UPDATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! F e a t u r e s s p a r k l i n g lg e a t in ki t w / c e r a m i c f i r , cn t r s , a n d b a c k s p l a s h , 2 fu l l r e m o d e l e d B A s , fu i l b s m t , 2 car gar , 3 B R , al l b i g upda tes d o n e , w a l k t o schoo ls . ( L 1 5 9 9 8 )

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ROMULUS $125,900 LOTS AND LOTS OF UPDATES! N e w e r w i n d o w s inc lud ing bay , newer e n t r y d o o r s , to ta l l y u p d a t e d k i t c h e n w / c e r a m i c f l oo r & lo ts of t ab l e s p a c e , u p d a t e d b a t h w / j e t t e d t u b . G r e a t c u r b appea l . ( M 9 7 7 )

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INKSTER $119,900 TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY! U p d a t e d roof , s id -ing, w i n d o w s , f u rnace , C /A & f r on t p o r c h . 3 b e d -r o o m br ick r a n c h . Par t f i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t w / d r y b a r . H a r d w o o d f l o o r s , g a r a g e w / e l e c t r i c i t y . ( 2 3 V 1 3 5 )

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CANTON $107,900 EXQUISITE CONDO! W e l c o m e h o m e l T h i s 2 b e d r o o m c o n d o f e a t u r e s u p d a t e d b e r b e r c a r o e t . e x t r a l a r g e c a b i n e t s , n e w e r a p p l i a n c e s , c r o w n m o l d i n g , m i r r o r e d d o o r s a n d m o r e l ( 2 3 F 2 0 3 3 )

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LIVONIA GREAT BRICK COLONIAL! Nea r l y 2 1 0 0 squa re fee t , 4 b e d r o o m s , 3 . 5 b a t h s , f i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t , 2 c a r a t t a c h e d g a r a g e , a n d m o r e l A 1 5 4 2 9 $309,900 734-591-9200

NORTHVILLE SOUGHT AFTER HIGHLAND LAKES CONDO! S p a c i o u s 2 s to ry un i t w / a t t gar ! U p d a t e d ki t .W/ w a l k - i n pant ry , 3 B R , 2 .5 B A , fu l l f in b s m t . H u g e pa t i o w /bu i l t - ln G r e a t Buy ! 7 2 $1

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LIVONIA GREAT LOWER LEVEL CONDO IN LAUREL PARK 2 B R , 2 b a t h s w / b e a u t i f u l s c r e e n e d p o r c h o v e r l o o k i n g c o m m o n s a rea . C l o s e t o e v e r y t h i n g y o u need . A s s o c Dues incl hea t & w a t e r . I m m e d O c c u p a n c y . 7 5 U N I 2 $149,900

REDFORD GREAT STARTER HOME! N e w k i t c h e n w i t h b r a n d n e w s t o v e a n d re f r igera to r . N i c e b a c k y a r d , h a r d w o o d f l oo rs . M o v e r ight in a n d m a k e it you r h o m e ! P 1 9 7 7 5 $120,000 734-591-9200

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Birmingham Real Estate office has an opening for two part time Receptionists. One from 12-2,5 days a week. One for 2 nights & one day on the weekend - alternating Sat. & Sun. Call Ken Kernen between 9-5 pm,.Mon. Thru Fri.

ELECTRICIAN WANTED 2+ years experience need only apply. New residential. Send resume to: 8943 Quaii Circle, Plymouth, Ml 48170 or email: michaei.gowen®

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ORIVER needed Mon.-Fri. to pick-up s tudent 'a t Square Lake & Adams to 14 & Northwestern Highway. 3pm. Some mornings possible. $10/drive. 248-851-0811

HOUSEKEEPER, FULL-TIME • Bloomfield Hills home. References mandatory. 248-743-0258 ext. 201

Housekeeper/House Manager Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Nice, professional couple, no children, Bloomfield Hills. Must be highly experienced and competent, English-speaking, non-smoking, have car. Looking for long-term employee. References req-uired. 248-334-2227

HOUSEKEEPER: 1 day/wk in Farmington. References req. Must like dogs. 248-478-6171

WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE Call Larisa

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HOME DAYCARE • affordable rates, flex hrs. Nurturing envi-ronment. Days 248-968-5211,

Eves 313-550-8810

LOVING MOM Has opening to care lor your baby, newborn -2 yrs. Exc. ref. $25/day. Mon.-Fri. full time. Ann Arbor Tr. btwn Merriman & Farmington.

Mary, 734-522-5338

WESTLAND Stay at home Mom will care for toddler, Mon-Fri. (734) 721-0257

AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE 4-6PM, Mon-Fri., 3 children, ranging in age 11 years old-6 yrs old. Duties include pickup children from school, super-vise after school snack and homework. Must have own transportation, good driving record and ret. 248-737-9613 evenings. 313-225-3508 days.

CHILD CARE AFTER SCHOOL IN BIRMINGHAM AREA

Part time/college student pre-ferred to assist w/homework and driving to -activities. Ref. req. Reliable & own transportation needed. Non-smoking, flex hours.

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CHILD CARE PROVIDER stay at home mom in the Canton area needed to care for 18 mo. old, 2 days/week, flexible 734-383-0325.

EXP. CAREGIVER NEEDED to care for infant in my Novi home. Full time, Mon-Fri. Call Kim (248) 465-6045 for interview.

Nanny Needed F/T. Non-smoking, transportation. Rochester/Troy area. Ref required. (248) 330-8324.

NANNY NEEDED Teacher hours and vacations. Beginning Nov. 1st.

Call Kayla (734) 266-0179

SEEKING RELIABLE - loving person to take care of 2 chil-dren. Light housekeeping. Live in. Own transportation. 5-6 days/wk. W. Bloomfield area.

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CENTER FOR YOUNG adults with brain injuries has open-ings for clients for Fall session. Excellent staff, client ratio. For info call (248) 307-0242

PIANO LESSONS Professional, experienced Music Director is accepting students. ($l5/half hr. to $25/hr.) 734-462-1481

VOICE/PIANO LESSONS Livonia/Farmington Hills BA in Voice and Piano.

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"•GOV'T POSTAL JOBS*" PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT -USPS15LDUPTO $29.16 PER HOUR. FREE CALL/APPLICA-TION INFORMATION. NOW HIRING 2003! FEDERAL HIRE-FULL BENEFITS, PAID TRAIN-ING. 1-800-892-5549 ext. 91.

A+MARS/NESTLE Vending Route. Unique Machine, great opportunity! Prime locations available now! Excellent profit potential, Investment required $10K and under. Toil free (24-7) 888-737-7133

AAA ATTENTION READERS: Since many ads are from out-side the local area, piease know what you are buying before sending money.

Air, water & wellness busi-ness. Add $15,000 or more to your income part-time. Proven System. 888-276-9038

Adult Carriers Needed

SOUTHFIELD AREA Independent Contractors

Deliver newspapers two days per week. Thursday and Sunday morning.

Ask for Renisha (248) 901-2547

Air, water, nutrition, alterna-tive energy, 4 marks + unlimit-ed growth FT/PT/Home-based dealer options. 888-276-9038

CAPPUCCINO ITALIAN COF-FEE COMPANY EXPANDING. 'Distributors wanted. 'High-profit potential. 'Anyone can do this! Call 800-813-6625

GOVERNMENT JOBS Wiidlife/Postai. $13.21 to $48.00 per hour. Paid train-ing. Full benefits. No experi-ence necessary. Application and exam information. Toll free 1-888-778-4266 ext. 151.

Greeting Card Distributorship FOR SALE. No selling! Established accounts provide ed! Work from home! Starting package cost $6,950.00, make potential $1,600.00-monthly income. Get details 1-800-818-0866.

Own 5-10 ATM machines in prime high traffic locations. Continuous residual income. $10K minimum investment required 800-388-1785

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Observer Markol P t a JOHN KELLY,

PENSION CONSULTANT

John Kelly loved to laugh, loved to socialize, loved to be around people, loved to play golf, and loved to trav-el. Fortunately, he was able to do all those things for many, many years.

After a long battle with con-gestive heart failure, John died Sept 3 at Providence Hospital. He was 77.

After growing up in ihe Detroit area, John enrolled in the University of Michigan at the age of 15. At 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the super carrier USS Franklin Deiano Roosevelt during WW II. After discharge from the Navy he earned an English degree from Wayne State University and began a career in the insurance industry, in 1957 he co-founded his own consulting company, Deferred Compensation Plans, Inc., and later founded DCP Service Co. to administer the plans installed by the sales company.

John was a lifelong member of the Oakland Hills Country Club, a 25-year member of the Players club of Detroit, a member of Cypress Lakes Country Club in Ft. Myers, FL, and a life and emeritus member of the Squids. He was an active devotee of the arts, from opera to ballet, the symphony to jazz. John was also an avid sports par-ticipant and fan of the Detroit sports teams and U of M football. John and Mag traveled the world, in fact visited every continent but Antarctica.

John is survived t>y -his wife of 55 years, Margaret (Bradley), three children, Lynden Ann, John Bradley (Diane), Peter James (Maureen), and four grand-children, Kirsten, Erik, Kathryn, and Andrea, and a brother James (Beveriy) Kelly. He was predeceased by a sister,-Mary Jo Funk.

The family will receive visi-tors Thursday, September 11, from 6 to 8 pm at Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 West 14 Mile Road, Birmingham, Ml. A memo-rial service wi l l be held Saturday, September 13 at Nativity Church at 2 pm. A celebration of his life will fol-low at Oakland Hills Country Club. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the

American Heart Association. ^ /

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LOST MONEY-Found In Birmingham last year.

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Call 248-594-1541.

LOST: diamond tennis bracelet on Tuesday Sept 4th. Reward. Sentimental value. (248) 394-0559.

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Boys size 10 & 12 size clothes. (313) 867-6617 ••

Coffeemaker & extra carafe. (313) 867-6617

Dorm size refrigerator by GE. (313) 867-6617

FREE FIREWOOD - Already cut. You pick up. (734) 397-7358

Kenmore washing machine-great for parts only.

(313) 867-6617

MOBIL HOME 1963 Double Wide, Free. You pay expenses to move. Call after 5pm.

734-595-0515

Walker for elderly. 1 short one & 1 tall one.

(313) 867-6617

AFFORDABLE ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

COLLECTIBLES??? We got em! Aisle after aisle of "the good stuff" at great prices. Shop every day 10-5.

The Great Midwestern ANTIQUE EMPORIUM

5233 Dixie Hwy, Waterford

Another Town & Country Antiq'ue 31630 Plymouth Rd;, Livonia.

734-425-4344 15%-30% off store-wide on items over S20. Sept 4-Sept 30

Antique & Flea Market Show Sun., Sept 14,10-3. Southgate Civic Center (Dix Rd, 1 blk. N. of Eureka). Admission $1.50 Dealer info: (734) 281-2541

ANTIQUE ROLLTOP OESK Cherry, exc. cond., $800.

313-530-3255.

ANTIQUE SALE- Sunday Sept 14th, 10am-4pm. Armoires, from England, wicker, dishes, etc. 19324 Meadowbrook 7 Mile, W. of Haggerty.

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$36,000. 248-348-9893

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Member of ISA 515 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak

Mon-Sat. 11-6 248-399-2608 Visit our website:

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ESTATE LIQUIDATION! WHITE ELEPHANT ANTIQUE SHOP

50% OFF. See ad under 7100 Estate Sales in today's paper.

EYE-CATCHING warm & beau-tiful 1946 bedroom set: 2 sin-gle sleigh beds, chest & dress-er w/mirror. Very good cond. Only $700. 248-478-1990

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6AGNIER HOME IMPROVEMENT

Siding, Trim, Gutters Windows, Awnings. Enclosures, Roofing

Lie. & Insured (734) 281-0303

AAA AMERICAN ASPHALT Paving 'Patching •Sealcoating

CALL NOW & SAVE $$$! Frse Estimate. 248-879-5200

DJ'S BLACKTOP DRIVEWAYS • Paving • Patching

• Seal Coaling Free Est. 800-724-8920, 734-397-0811

Driveway Seal Coating From $99. Quality work

Free estimates. (248) 982-2708

PROFESSIONAL ASPHALT PAVING Res. Comi. Free Est.

36 Yrs. in the business. 810-602-1574; 810-220-1033

T H E J E F F R E Y CO. Commercia l Blacktop

Paving (313) 584-2430

• A1 BRICK REPAIR • Small jobs welcome

Tuck Pointing, Brick Repair. Insured • (248) 478-7949

AA MORGAN THE MASON LLC Specializing in brick & cement repairs, 28 yrs. reputable exp. Large or small. Lie. & Ins. 248-890-0824; 248-348-0066

AAA CUSTOM BRICK Specializing in

repairs. Brick, Block & Cement, Res/Com.

248-477-9673

Advanced Porch & Concrete. Porches, Patios, Drives, Foundations. Lie. Ins. Fast Service. 734-261-2655

. HONEST PRICING

A L K CONCRETE Drives, porches, patios, walks. Brick, block, foundation work. Lie & Ins. Free Est. Cail anytime Todd Humecky 248-478-2602

ALL TYPES RESIDENTIAL CEMENT WORK

Fully ins. Free est. Ray Vagnettl Cement Co. 734-464-1137

ATINA CEMENT All types of cement work

Driveways, garages, patios Free Est., Lie. & Ins.

. 734-513-2455

BEST HANDYMAN All brick & block cement

work. Complete tuck pointing. Fully insured. 734-283-2942

CANTON CEMENT COMPANY Drives, garage floors, etc.

Free removal on replacements Lic/lns. Free est 734-261-2818

DOGONSKI CONSTRUCTION Brick Block & Cement Work,

Porches, Chimneys, Dr. Ways. Free Est. 313-537-1833

PAISANO CONSTR. CO • Lie. 25 yrs exp. Driveways, porch-es, patios, basement floors, brick, block. Specialize in res-idential work. 248-596-2177

"ADDITIONS PLUS" • Beautiful Additions

• Kitchens • Baths • Lower Levels

Guaranteed.qualify workman-ship. Complete plan & design service available. Lie. & Ins.

734-414-0448

248-476-0011 313-835-8610

Rec Room, Kitchen & Bath Specialists. All Remodeling,

Formica & Laminate Visa/MC,AMEX

* SAVE MONEY* Deal Direct - 30 yrs. exp.

Brassfieid Construction Co. New Const. & Remodeling

• Additions • Kitchens «Baths = Windows • Roofing & Siding

Lic/lns.-248-737-3376

WJM CONSTRUCTION New construction, remodeling & additions. Roofs, siding, decks. Lie. Ins. Mention this ad and receive 10% off.

248-755-4319

248-471-2600 313-835-8610

Rec rooms, Bsments, Kitchns, Baths. New & Repairs.

ALL CARPENTRY REMODELING - REPAIRS

30 yrs. exp. Lic/lns. Call John: 734-522-5401

D & N CARPENTRY Res. Coml. Garages, bsemnts,

fences, etc. 248-477-1553 roughcarpentry.com

DON PARE'S, Finish Carpentry Specializing in Kitchens. Baths, Ceramic Tile, Basements. Lic./lrts. 734-261-1330

FINISH CARPENTRY Crowns, Trim, Ooors

Railings: Straight or Bent Lie. 30 yrs. exp 734-455-3970

Floor Covering Installations WHY PAY MORE - Deal with the installers direct. We offer carpet • tile • linoleum. Fully ins. Cail Mike: 248-249-8100

REPAIRS/SALES/CLEANING

Over 25 yrs exp. Carpet Clinic

(734) 425-3930

AAA Custom Brick Work, CHIMNEY

SPECIALISTS. Very clean, quality work,

25 yrs. exp. New & Repairs. (248)477-9673

BEST CHIMNEY & Roofing Co. New & repairs.

Sr. citizen disct. Lie & Ins. 248-557-5595 313-292-7722

Cioek Repair Ai! Varieties Grandfather, Wall Mantle,

Cuckoo, Anniversary. COMPLETE SERVICE. Clock & WoOd Original. 25500 Five Miie, Redford 313-255-1581

DSM CUSTOM CONCRETE Driveways, sidewalks, patios, color stamped concrete patios. Quality, Ins. 248-767^0008

AFFORDABLE CUSTOM DECK Wolmanized or Cedar. Lic/lns. . Free Est. 18 Yrs. Exp.

734-261-1614 248-442-2744

FENCES & DECKS Wood & maintenance free. Com./Res. Lic./lns. Cadillac Fence 313-933-8755

A L T E R A T I O N S Dressmaking/design. Bridal, and tiome decor. 30 yrs. exp. Appt. only. 734-464-1306

DRYWALL FINISHING 30 years experience.

No job too small. 734-728-9599

• DRYWALL FINISHING • 1

• TEXTURES • PATCHWORK • Free Est,- Reasonable Prices. Visa, MC, Discover, Amex accepted. John: 734-722-6855

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Residential. Commercial. Free est. Service changes. Licensed & Insured 734-354-9035

FAMILY ELECTRICAL - City cert. Violations corrected. Service changes or any small job. Free est. 734-422-8080

•GENERATORS Hottubs, ceii-ing fans, remodels, all electri-cal. Builders welcome. Lie/ ins.25yrs. exp. 248-343-2799

INSTALLED Back-Up Gener-ators, Transfer switches, Surge Arresters. Service Changes. 248-755-8771

SPARKY ELECTRIC Res./Comm. Wiring/Repairs

Low Rates - Free Est. Lie.-Ins. 313-533-3800 248-521-2550

BROWNS EXCAVATING Sewer & water repalr.Septic & drainage systems. Demo & more. 734-523-2772

EXCAVATING, TRENCHING Footings, Sewer, Water Lines, Parking Lots, Septic Tanks, Drains. 313-838-6731

CUSTOM CEDAR 40 yr. fences

or prefab installs. FREE EST. 248-557-6338

FENCES & DECKS Wood & maintenance free. Com./Res. Lic./lns. Cadillac Fence 313-933-8755

Admire Your Fire Well seasoned

Hard, Birch & Fruit Pickup and delivery.

Hacker Services Quality Since 1946

(248) 348-3150

I, Quality Hardwood Free delivery, $55/cord.

Wood splitting services avail. 734-347-3588

CONTI'S OAK FLOORS - Your complete hardwood floor service. Repairs, shoe mold'. Great rates! 734-6S2-0040

FLOOR SANDING, staining & finishing. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs. experience. Southfieid. H. Barsuhn, (248)356-5762

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LIVONIA FLOORS SUMMER SPECIAL

Textured plush carpet, 24 col-ors, 8 lb padding, installed, $2.22/sq. ft. Hardwoods, tile, linoleum, laminates, sales, installation. Ins. claims. Free est. 734-458-2401.

GARAGE DOOR Springs and door openers.

Repaired/replaced Avail. Sun. 248-640-6298-CELL

Affordable Gutters - cleaned, screened, repaired, replaced $3 lower per ft. Seamless. 20% off. 313-492-7109

CLEANING, SCREENING. NEW & REPAIRS

248-471-2600

LIVONIA GUTTER cleaning, repairs, insured.

248-568-1948

Absolutely Lic/lns DU-IT-ALL Specials: Ceramic tile, Formica & Corian tops & kitchens. We also do complete basements & ail other interior work includ-ing electrical & plumbing, etc.

(248) 889-7667

AFFORDABLE All repairs A-Z 'Voutsid0 onr'S'/pln"it*;p '0C* /kitehens/baths/basemnts. Ins. Beat all deals. (313) 492-7109

ALL-TIMATE KANDYWORK All phases of home improve-ment. Free est. Sr. Citizen Disc. Beat any bid! 734-467-7798

BEST HANDYMAN All home improvements &

repairs. Fully insured. Free Est. 734-283-2942

Ret i red H a n d y m a n All types of work

313-835-8610 248-471-3729

A-1 Hauling-Move scrap metal, clean basements, garages, stores, etc. Lowest prices in town. Quick service. Free est. Wayne/Oakland Cty. Central location. 547-2764/559-8138

AFFORDABLE PERSONAL HAULING

SERVICE We clean out homes, attics, basements, garages, offices, warehouses & anything else. Complete demolition from start to finished. Free est. Demolition 248-354-3213

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Windows, Siding & Trim. Fiat roof conversions. Rotted wood & siding. 734-546-1151

PRESSURE WASHING Deck restorations, siding, driveways, walkways, free estimates. (248) 910-0921

CLEANING SERVICE Hardworking exp.polish women will do your house-work. Afternoon hrs & weekends avail. 586 792-5560 cell 586-344-7690

Squeaky Clean House Res/Comm. Same customers 5 yrs. P/T student. Call Barbara

(248) 321-6955

DISCOUNT IRRIGATION SERVICES- Install, repair & troubleshoot. Free est. lic./lns. Complete landscape & hauling services 248-354-3213

Jeff 248-797-2600

* ACE LANDSCAPING * Cleanup, shrub removal,

weeding/trimming/sod/plants. Complete landscaping

* 313-533-3967 *

APPLE LANDSCAPING Landscape design & install 'gnpv-.' old ianciscppe. sod. seed, wall stone„rock & boul-der work, shrub tr imming, sprinklers, gravel drives, & much more. (313) 535-6066

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING BY LACOURE SERVICES Re-iandscaping & new landscap-ing, grading, sodding, hydro-seeding, all types retaining walls installed, brick walks & patios. Drainage systems, lawn irrigation systems, iow foundations built up. Weekly iawn maintenance. 30 yrs. exp. Lie & Ins. Free Est. 248-354-3213.248-489-5955

FALL TREE SALE Blue spruce, other trees & evergreens available. 734-397-3230 after 2pm.

GARDEN SMARTER! Customized service for flower & vegetable gardens. Clean-up, weeding, trimming & con-sulting. 734-513-8189

MR. SHOVEL •Resodding Lawns

•Brick Pavers •Drainage & Low area repaired

•Demolition/Pool Removal •Dirt-Concrete Removal Paul: (734) 326-6114

SOD REPLACEMENT-FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE!

B & L LANDSCAPING. (248) 547-6439

SODDING/SPRINKLERS Low Maintenance Designs

Waldron's landscaping (734) 427-9595

TOP-DRESS YOUR LAWN with compost, seed & fertiliz-er, blown in with the NEWEST technology- BIO-SEEDING. SAVE $$$. 248-298-2419.

NEED A PROFESSIONAL? Call Marlene at 734-522-5269 for free est. on shrub & hedge trimming.

Shrub Trimming Landscape, Clean-up, Mulch Beds, Shrub Planting, Fertilizing, Mowing. Expert design. 734-421-7127

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MACHINE SHOP

Lathe, Bridgeport work, Welding, Prototype work, i can do almost anything. Rea-sonable rates. Cail Joe, 248-477-3561 bwtn. 12-4 p.m.

LOCAL/LONG DISTANCE Cottages, to or from/up north once a week. Above & Beyond Deliveries. 734-524-9646

Absolutely The Best JT Custom Painting

In t 'sx t . hems improvement , power washing

improvement, . 248-408-2248

ACCURATE INT PAINTING plaster/dry wall repair, small jobs OK. 46 yrs exp., Ins. Free Est. Larry: 734-425-1372

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Reliable Insured

References 248-891-8643

BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE 248-476-0011

313-835-8610 Painting, Papering, Plastering,

Repairs, Wallwashing

8EST HANDYMAN Custom painting Int/Ext.

Home Improvements. Power Washing. 734-283-2942

DAYLITE PAINTING CO. Interior* Exterior Free Estimates. 248-478-4140

FATHER & SON Greek painters, 35 yrs. exp . , int. & Ext. Drywall repair. Fair price, Free est. 313-433-9400'

FATHER & SON PAINTING Ext. & Int. Res/Comm. Finished Basements. Senior Disc. 30%. Cali George: (586) 677-2905

PAINTING Certified master painter.

int/Ext. 28 yrs. exp. References & Insured.

734-354-9771

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE PAINTING 0ver'20'yrs./ References • BETTER IDEAS!

(248) 225-7165

• INTERIOR • EXTERIOR PAINTING BY MICHAEL

• Res • Coml • Staining •Textured Ceilings • Faux Finishes •Deck/Aluminum Refinishing •Piaster/Drywail Repair • Wallpaper Removal

• Free Est • References • 248-349-7499 • 734-464-8147

• A 1 PLASTER & DRYWALL* New & Repair • Specializing in Dust free repairs • Small jobs

okay. Guaranteed. 35 yrs. exp. Lie & Ins. (248)478-7949

248 471-2600 Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning

Repairs & Alterations

J.D.G. Plumbing & Drain Cleaning. Lie. & ins. All types of plumbing. Reasonably priced. 248-245-3099

Carl's Custom Painting Power washing, decks, int/ext. remodeling, siding. Free est. Cail 313-533-5901 •

248-471-2600 New & repair also rubber roof-ing, carpentry, insurance work.

APEX ROOFING Quality wk. completed with pride. Family owned. Lie. Ins.

For honesty & integrity: 248-476-6984; 248-855-7223

Home Improvement Residential Roofing & More

Free Est. Lic/lns. (734) 560-7299

LEAK SPECIALIST-Flashings, Valleys, Tear-Offs, Reroofs. Warr. Member BBB. 30 yrs. exp. Lic/ l js. 248-827-3233

NAPIER'S ROOFING CO. Residential / Commercial

Roofirfg Specialists Roofing ^Siding • Gutters

12 yr. warranty. 50 yrs. exp. Fully ins. State lie. Free est.

Financing Available. 313-291-0747

HOLSTON CONSTRUCTION Siding & Roofing

Windows. Lie. & Ins. 313-515-8380

Redford Aluminum Products ; • Vinyl Siding • Famiiy owned. Lic./lns. Reasonable rates. 734-464-1545,734-953-0399 *

Trustworth Construction LLC -Siding, trim, roofing, gutters, ? doors, windows. Lie. & Ins, 734-674-1924,248-894-2475 1

VINYL 8i Alum siding, gutters, trim, awnings, roofing, etc.

Also EXPERT CLEANING 248-471-2600

"ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES" JEM -All Types Expert Wiring/ reprs. Res/Bus Lic/lns systms. 734-591-9068, 248-314-1455

CERAMIC TILE - Bath walls or floors $299 materials Includ-ed. 22 years. Exp. References. Guaranteed. 734-844-1622,

Miller Flooring Tile, Stone, Quality Worit,

Competitive Prices (586) 855-1533

BATHS » KITCHENS • WALLS • FLOORS •• ETC. i 20 Yrs Exp. Free Est. Lic./lns. •* 248-474-1674,248-408-3353 -

•Affordable Removal & Trim r

Romo & Serveilo Tree Serv. No hassle est. 10 yrs exp. Ins. j 248-939-7416,248-939-7420 .

J L • " MICK & DAGO — ™ Tree rimming, stumping,

Fall clean-up. Fully Ins. Lie. 248-926-2386

248-471-2600 Papering, Removal i Painting, .Repairs /

Exp. Womeji. Vlsa/ftlC.

*WALLPAPERING(* You take care in choosirig your paper, We take care in hanging it. Call Chris 248-349-7775

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NEW & OLD PUB/ BAR MIRRORS

Neons, taps, steins, blowups, ad pieces-many brands. Logo poo! table l ights & pub tables/stools: Redwings, Nascar, MSU, UM, Bud, Guinness. Nascar diecast & hoods. Harley 100s. Misc. discount table. Fri, Sept. 12, Sat. Sept. 13, Sun, Sept. 14, 9am-5pm all days. 1664 Fowlervi l le Rd., Fowlerville, I-96, exit 129, S. 1.5 miles.

OAK ROLLTOP DESK • Oak file cabinet, bookcases, chair, misc. 248-478-9301

OLD CHAIRS, TABLES, gar-den accessories, primitives, cradle, old high chair, school desks, l ightning rods, more. 1685 Yorkshire at Cambridge, B i rmingham. NE Adams/ Maple area. Thurs & Fri., 9-4.

SELLING ADVERTISING & COLLECTIBLES CANS

734-525-3167

Vendors Wanted FALL TREASURE FEST

Coming September 13 & 14 Monroe County Fairgrounds

Antiques, Collectibles, Sports Memorabil ia, Arts & Crafts,

Flea Market Merchandise, etc Info: 517-263-0520

VINTAGE WHITE/RED enam-eled table, formica table, 2 metal beds. 248 363-4672

WANT TO BUY DOLLS Hotwheels, toys, collectibles and more. Pat. 248-250-3081

CORREY ESTATE AUCTION Antiques • Guns

Glassware • Furniture over 100 Ladies Hats

Sale at 5691 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Dexter, Ml (3 miies N. of Dexter or 1 1/2 miies S. of North Territoriai Rd.) SUN, SEPT 14 @ 12:00 NOON Owner: Estate of Gordon Corry

BRAUN & HELMER AUCTION SERVICE

734-429-1919 www.braunandhe lmer .com

NURSERY AUCTION As we are reducing our

inventory we wil l be offering: Approx. 5,000 Evergreens,

Shade Trees & Nursery Stock Sat., Sept. 13, start at 10am

50750 Ford Rd. Canton (734) 495-0900

5 miles W. of I-275 No warranties

offered or implied

• ESTATE • AUCTION

Saturday, Sept 13th, 7pm

CULTURAL CENTER 525 FARMER

PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN

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DOORS OPEN 6PM

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CHURCH FLEA MARKET St. Matthew's UMC, 30900 W. 6 Mile, Livonia. SAT. SEPTEMBER 20, 9-3pm

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN Our Semi-Annual Flea Market at the Finnish Center. Come & see all the stuff & have a refreshment. We are located approximately 1 1/2 mi. E. of I -275 on 8 Mile. 35200 West 8 Mile Road. Farmington Hills. Sat., Sept. 13th, 9-3pm.

248-478-6939

Mom to Mom Sale Sat., Sept. 20, 9-12:30. Cail Laura at: (248) 477-2772 to reserve your table for $20. North Congregational Church, 36520 Twelve Mile, Farmington Hills.

WASHINGTON Annual Com-muni ty rummage & craft sale/carnival. Sat Sept 13th 9am-3pm. Rudgate East Manufactured home commu-nity 26 Mile Rd at M-53 (Van Dyke) Music, food, raffles, rides and plenty to buy.

i m i i M ANOTHER PACKEO ESTATE SALE BY

DECORATIVE ANTIQUES

Estate of Michael

Rasmussen

A BIG ESTATE SALE

Bloomfield Twp. Fri, Sept. 12 ,10-5 Sat. Sept. 13 ,10 -5

Living Room: Europa" Italian leather sectional & recliner, custom de-signed granite coffee table, Herman Mil ler Shell chairs, hand-carved chest. Dining room: 8 chrome upholstered dining room chairs, crhome etagere. Kitchen: Round kitchen table, 4 lucite chairs. Accessories Include: Estate jewelry Hand carved bar China, crystal & silver Art by J. Weiss, Carol Rubiner, M. Zuro, Dali, Evelyn Brackett Raskin

LPs, 45s, video Tools

Lots & lots of misc.

4 9 4 4 C i m m a r o n Dr. N. off Lone Pine,

btwn Inkster & Franklin

SALE BY'

Lilly M. & COMPANY

AN ESTATE SALE

EVERY DAY Great Prices On The

Best Selection of Upscale Furniture & Decor Accessories. Furn ish One R o o m Or a W h o l e House.

RE-SELL- IT ESTATE SALES

34769 Grand River Farmington

248-478-7355 Lay-Aways & Delivery

Available. Daily 10 A M - 6 PM

Closed Sunday

ANNOUNCING 2 GREAT SALES! By Everything Goes

Both Fri/Sat Sept12/1310-4

#1) 5041 Pheasant Cove, W. Bloomfield, Ml 48323, S. off Pontiac Tr., W. of Halstead, take Lagoon Circle

COMPLETE CONTENTS! Recently decorated large luxurious home! Also 1997 Buick Century and more!

#2) 3235 Bay Shore Dr., Orchard Lake Ml 48324, S. of f Commerce Road, 2 miles W. of Orchard Lk Rd. COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THIS LARGE UPDATED LAKEFRONT HOME & ALL

BUILDING MATERIALS Designer furnishings, new HVAC, 2 kitchens with appliances, 4 baths, bed & dining sets, seating. 1999 4 Winns boat, kayak & more!

CALL 248-988-1077 FOR MORE DETAILS

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'' great deal check the

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A U C T I O N AT T H E G A L L E R I E S Fr i iay, September 19 th Exhibition Hours

at 6 :30 p .m . r r l d a y , S e p t e m b e r 1 2 t h 9 : 5 0 a . m . • 5 : 5 0 p . m ,

. u i i i u u y , Sep ts r . i b i i 2 0 H i Sa tu rday , j i p t w i u e t i S t h S ; 3 0 a . m . • p . m .

at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16th 9:20 a.m. • 5:30 p.m. Sunday, September 21st. Wednesday, September 17th, .9:30 a.m. • 8:30 p.m.-

at Noon Thursday, September 18th 9:30 a.m. • 5:30 p.m.

FREE VALET PARIUNG " N o t e that w e are n o t open for exh ib i t i on on M o n d a y

•AIL SALE OATU ffiff parkinc, wednesday eveninc exhibition V I E W THE ENTIRE CATALOG ON OUR WEBSITE, OVER 1500 ITEMS: FEATURING THE ESTATES OF MARY BUHL OPPERMAN, RICHARD BUSHAW, CWEN St'jOHN GRIFFIN, GROSS POINTE; WALTER KEATING, SOUTHFIELD; LEONE W. JONES, DETROIT.

FINE ARTS: ANpRE CISSON, ROBERT HOPKIN, MONTAGUE DAWSON, BERNHARD KLEIN, HUGHIE LEE-SMITH, SARKIS SARKIS1AN, FREDERIC REMINGTON, REMBRANDT, & MANY OTHERS; ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS BY MARC CHAGALL.

18TH • 20TH C. FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS: AMERICAN, FRENCH, & ENGLISH, INCLUDING A SECRETARY, CHINESE CHIPPENDALE DINING CHAIRS, VICTORIAN MEEKS & BELTER, BIEDERMEIER, BOULLE, ART OECO, LINKE BEDROOM SET; CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN; GEORC JENSEN TAZZA; SEVRES PORCELAIN; DRESDEN TEA SERVICE; KPM PORCELAIN PLAQUES; ROYAL CROWN DERBY "IMARI" & "MIKADO" PATTERN DINNER SERVICES; REED & BARTON "FRANCIS I", CORHAM "ETRUSCAN" STERLING FLATWARE SERVICES; WATERFORD CRYSTAL TABLE WARE AND "ELENA" PATTERN STEMWARE; STEUBEN CLASS; ROYAL DOULTON FIGURES; A1968 DETROIT TIGERS SIGNED BASEBALL. .

FINE JEWELRY, FEATURING A 3.29CT NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND RING & A 1.69CT CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND RING; C.1900 TO MODERN ORIENTAL RUGS.

CATALOG AVAILABLE IN GALLERY FOR S25, OR $30 POSTAGE PAID.

FINE ART APPRAISERS & AUCTIONEERS SINCE 1 9 2 7

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Phone: ( 3 1 3 ) 963 6255 Fax: ( 3 1 3 ) 963 -8199

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ANOTHER GREAT ESTATE SALE BY IRIS

Thur.Fri.Sat.Sept.11,12,13, 10-4

4067 Lincoln (14 1/2 Mi.,) Blfd Hills, off E. side of Telegraph, between 14&15

"They Traveled The World For Over 50 Yrs."

BEAUTIFUL ECLECTIC SALE! Oriental rugs. ART; 40 ' s & 5Q's European, African contemporary l isted art. Sculptures; bronzes, bone & ivory pieces, animal sculptures. Electronics; 65"Tosh iba w/surround sound, 35 " TV w/surround sound, several stereo systems & other smal l TV's, like new. Furniture; 2 Knoll Sarinen chairs, 2 Pollach chairs, wicker works sofa, leather lounge, trad armoire, Pace glass dining table, brass & ss buffet, ss & leather bed, outstanding lamps, Misc; orientalla, ceramics & pottery, lots of Delft, lots of Waterford, set of Rosenthal dinnerware, 3 other sets of dishes. Silver, jewelry, clothes, a pair of stain glass doors. Outdoor ; huge amount of indoor-outdoor wicker furniture. 2002 Toyota, Corolla, perfect w/low mi.,

248-217-7161 248-626-6335

Appraiser & Liquidator for 40 Yrs in Metro Area.

ANOTHER BERNARD DAVIS ESTATE SALE! 313-837-1993 521 W. Main, Northville. 1-275 N to 7 Mile Rd., West exit, turn right. 7 Mile Rd to Northvil le Rd., Right. Northvi l le Rd. changes to Main St. Sept 12 & 13, 9-5pm. Antique furn i -ture, old jewelry, stoves, bed-room set & mattresses, or igi-nal Frank Lloyd Wr igh t posters, vintage rocking chair. & dolls, magazines f rom 5G's, antique wooden boxes, W W i era bugle, boot making stand & tools, vintage optical lenses & case, old doors.

ESTATE LIQUIDATION! WHITE ELEPHANT ANTIQUE SHOP

* 50% OFF Furniture, accessories,

jewelry, chandeliers, toys, Oriental rugs, clocks,

china, glass, etc. - EVERYTHING -

724 W. 11 MILE, ROYAL OAK 4 blks E./Woodward, N. side

Tues-Sat, 1-5 * 248-543-5140

ESTATE SALE-Sept 12-14, 9-5pm. 39045 Dover, Livonia, 1 block N. of Joy, E of i -275. Ladies designer c lo th ing, kitchenware, antiques, misc.

ESTATE SALE JUNKIE/ JUNK PICKER

Sat. Sept. 13, 9-3pm, early birds welcome. 29580 Wildbrook, Southfieid, E. of Telegraph, N. of 12 Mile.

ESTATE SALE-WARREN 11222 Masonic Blvd. Fri., Sept. 12, 9-5. Sat., Sept. 13, 9-3. Sale to include: antique clock collection, 20+ wall & mantle clocks inc luding: Figurals. Antique t ime card clock. B&H Hurricane lamp. Franciscan china. Royal Doulton f igures. Florence ce ramics . Depression era glass. German porcelain. Cut glass. Silver plate & more . Furn ish ings to inc lude: Kangas din ing table & chairs w / m a t c h i n g cn ina bu f fe t . Thomasvi i le Chippendale drop f ron t desk. Ornate king size brass bed. Kiing bedroom set. Dining table & chairs. Loveseat. Occasional tables. Pair Sherrel swivel arm chairs. Sherrel 3 pc. curved sofa w/3 pc table surround. La-Z-Boy recliner. Large drafting table. Patio furniture. File cabinet. TV. Guitars & amp. Ducane gas grill. Leaded glass & craft-ing supplies. Holiday. Logging chains. Rototiller. Extension ladders. Kitchen & garage usual. Maytag washer & dryer + much more. Numbers at 8am Fri. No pre-sales.

Sale byTriola's-Lansing

EVERYTHING MUST GO! 9am Sat. & Sun. Sept 13 & 14. 13111 Hemingway, Redford, of f Schoolcraft between Inkster & Beech.

Frank H. Boos Gallery WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE

SALE Framed art work , auto-graphs, silver, porcelain, glass, furni ture, costume jewelry, lamps, housewares, etc. - something for every-one. Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th - 10am to 4pm. No pres'ales or previews, cash and checks only. 420 Enterprise Court, Bloomfield Hil ls. (East of f Franklin Road, three blocks North of Square Lake Road, between Woodward and Telegraph).

(248) 332-1500.

MOVING SALE • 1452 Buckingham Rd, Birmingham (3 streets N. of 15 Mile Rd, £. off Adams Rd). Sofa, stereo, desk toois, ladders & more. Fri., 9-4. (248) 647-7247

PRESTIGE ESTATE S A L E S Fri & Sat, Sept 12 & 13,10-4 4216 Sedgemoor, Bloom Hills, (Wabeek S. Sub) off Middlebelt, N. of Lone Pine, turn W. on Fieldbrook N on Turner to Sedgemoor. Contempory home & furnishings. Plexiglass table & chairs, desks, mi r rored cabinets, parsons tables, king bed, Rosenthal china, TV's, exercise equip., cash registers, clothing, linens, game tables, more. 586-662-7373

Rochester Hills: Ant iques, china, glassware, furn i ture, paintings, much more. Fri. & Sat., 9-5, 67 Manor Way, Stratford Condo's, off Walton between Old Perch & Adams. 248-375-2223

SOUTHFIELD Estate sate antiques, furn i ture, books, lots more. 25070 Champlaign, off 12 Mile. W of Telegraph. Sept 13th, 14th 9-5.

SOUTHFIELD Estate sale! 24080 Woodland, 1 block H. of 12 Mile, E. of Telegraph. Huge 60 yr. col lect ion. Glassware, Victorian., mahogany, furniture, antiques, collectibles, household items, Sept 1 1 , 1 2 & 13, 9am-4pm.

Don' t Lose This Number!

V8M-579-SEU.

TROY 55 years accumula t ion ! 1920 's baby grand player piano, antiques, collectibles, Ethan Allen, mahogany dining / bedroom sets, M in ion china, dol lhouse, cuckcoo clocks, piano rolls, hunt ing, mower, Modernolette vintage phono. Much more! Thurs, Friday, 8:30-4:30. Sat. 8:30-2. On Big Beaver, 2 blks. E/Adams. Go north on Henhawk, fol low signs to 3062 Myddleton Ct.

No pre-sales.

W. BLOOMFIELD - Fri. & Sat., 10-5. Attention Dealers, collectibles, fu rn i tu re , toy trains, antiques, cars & trucks, vintage dol ls, much more. 7205 W. Pebble Creek, 14 & Middlebelt.

W. BLOOMFIELD - 56 YEARS N. of Maple, W. of Inkster. 2215 Wafnut Lk Rd. Thurs, Sept 11, 9-4pm. Fri & Sat, 9-4pm. Antiques, ioads of col-lectibles, vintage clothing.

Garage Sales E3 "Dress in Style". Vintage clothes for sate in Troy. Sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, some 12 & 14. Fri. & Sat. only, 2 -6pm.

Call 248-644-6853

BERKELY Fri-Sat, 9-4. 3572 Tyler, N. of 12. Furniture, antiques, household i tems, petite designer clothing, misc.

BEVERLY HILLS shop a holies dream garage sale! Tons of baby stuff, furni ture & more, Thurs-Sat, 9:30am-6pm. 32451 Sheridan, S. of 14 Mile and West of Greenfield.

BEVERLY HILLS: Huge Mult i-Family. Fri. only, 8 -4 , Vintage cool stuff. Loads of misc. W. of Evergreen, S. of f 13 at 30820 Vernon.

BIRMINGHAM - Baby & misc items. Sept. 11 & 12, 9-5. 2466 Dorchester, N. of Maple, W. of Coolidge.

Birmingham - Sept. 11 ,12 , 9 -4 .1685 Yorkshire, E. Adams, N. Mapie. Strollers, high chair, Pack & Plays, bikes, toys, exercise equipment, more.

BIRMINGHAM • Thurs & Fri, 9/11 & 9/12, 9 -4 . Great household i tems, games, toys, antiques, pr imi t ives, rugs, dishes, s torm doors & bi-fold doors, strol ler, high chair. 1685 Yorkshi re, NE Adams/15 Mile area.

BIRMINGHAM 1923 Fairview, N. of Maple, W. off Chesterf ield. Mov ing Sale! Great Select ion of arm chairs, Tables, kids stuff. Want to move every-thing on Friday!

BIRMINGHAM 5 Family Garage Sale Thurs. and Fri. 9/11-12, 9:30- 4pm. 459' Madison St., btw. 15 and 16 mile, East of Woodward and West of Adams

Birmingham Fri & Sat, 9/12 & 9/13, 9am. 2075 Manchester, Eaton & N. of Maple. Tools, draf t ing table, ham radio parts, beveled glass, furniture.

BIRMINGHAM Fri. & Sat. 10-4pm. 868 Ruffner, 'W./Wood-ward, 1 blk. S. of Lincoln. Baby items (no clothes), funi-ture. some antiques.

BIRMINGHAM M u l t i - f a m i l y . Thurs. & Fri., 9 a m - 4 p m . Furn-iture, sporting goods, house-hold items, c loth ing. 450 Cambridge, N. of f Maple, 2 blks. E. of Adams.

BIRMINGHAM Sale! Designer womens, kids clothes. Lalique glass, bamboo couch, lamps, household, tools, toys. 1403 Shipman, off L inco ln & Southfieid. Fri & Sat 9-3.

BIRMINGHAM Sept 12-14, 9 -5pm. 2752 Derby, between Maple (15 Mile) & Big Beaver, 7 houses W/Coofidge. Lots of house-hold miscellaneous.

BIRMINGHAM Sept 13, 1 day only. 8-4pm. 921 Suff ield, W/Woodward , N/15 Mile at Oak St. Household items, collectibles, furniture, jewelry. CASH ONLY.

Birmingham Sept. 12, 13, 9-5. 993 Suffield, Quarton Lake Estates. Golf c lubs , co l -lectibles, furniture, more.

Birmingham: 1983 E. Lincoln, Fri. & Sat., 9-4. Antiques, fur-niture, collectibles, clothing, appliances, much misc.

J g g . BLOOMFIELD C g « Extreme Sale! Designer

clothes, antiques, art, furn i ture, infant equip., collector dolls, ski. Rain or shine. Thur.-Sun. 9am-4pm. 146 Hickory Grove, W. of Woodward, ft. of Long Lk.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS • Al l encompassing garage sale -not to be missed! Thurs 10-5, Fri 9-5. 4521 Stoneleigh.

BLOOMFIELO HILLS 3 family 2 home, corner of Long Lake & Adams. Sept 12th & 13th, 9-4. Namebrand, kids, baby, adult clothes & toys. (6-16) house-hold, furniture, antiques & col-lectibles, chandelier, draperies, hundreds of unframed prints, all subjects, designers dream.

BLOOMFIELO HILLS Sept 11 & 12, 9am-3pm. 67S5 Halyard Rd., 1 blk W/inkster, 1 blk S/Maple.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS- Sept. 13th., 9-1, 146 Eileen Dr. Mult i - fami l ies, l i t t le bit of everything.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS: Sticktey dining set, antique & baby furniture, decoys, art work. Fur coat & more. 4726 Pickering. S. of 15 Mile, off Franklin. Thurs-Sat. 9-4.

BLOOMFIELD Neighborhood sale. Thurs. & Fri., 9am-3pm. 368 N. Wil l iamsbury, N. of Mapie, W. of Cranbrook. Golf clubs, toys, games, excercise.

BLOOMFIELO TWP Thurs-Sat 9-5. Brand name clothes: infants-adults, maternity; toys double stroller, printer, scan-ner, smail e lectr ic, bikes. Quality Sale! 7145 Brookridge, 14/Middlebelt.

BLOOMFIELD VILLAGE We're back & bigger. Our usual great stuff & prices. Designer c lo thes, fun Christmas items, lamps, large size clothes, etc. Sept 11 & 12, 9-3. Sat. Sept 13, 9-12. 364 North Cranbrook.

BLOOMFIELD VILLAGE Mult i family garage sale! Thurs & Fri 9 -3 .3435 Bradway Blvd, off Maple & Lahser.

Garage Sales

CANTON - Brookside Annual SUB SALE, Cherry Hill & Lotz. Thurs-Sun, Sept. 11-14. Baby, household & yard items, bikes, clothing, much to choose f rom!

CANTON Saturday, Sept 13, 9-4. 6136 Runnymeade Rd. Furniture, appliances, hobby & more.

CANTON - 4 famiiy sale. Thur. thru Sat., 9am-4pm. 42502 Bishop, Lilley & Cherry Hill. Household goods, misc.

CANTON - 280 Queen Anne Drive, Cherry Knoll Sub. Fri Only, 9-? Kids clothes, toys, girls bedroom set, misc.

CANTON 8531 Rhonda Dr., S. off Joy, W. of Haggerty. Fri. & Sat., Sept. 12 & 13, 10am-? My hubble's remodeling busi-ness is having a garage sale. I 'm bringing A-Z goods, too.

CANTON- Huge Sale! Kids clothes, toys, software, too many items t o list. A must see sale! 3624 Napier -1 /2 blk N/ Ford Rd. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 9-4

CANTON- Sale Rep. Samples for sale, Items are new and below cost. Home & garden accessories, furniture, lamps, gifts and much more. Fri. & Sat. 10-5 ,47669 River Woods-Dr., S. of Cherry Hill, off Beck,

CLARKSTON - furniture, com-pressor, household, kids stuff, more. Kingston Sub., 1 1/2 mi., N. of I75 on Dixie Hwy. Thur. thru Sat. 9am-4pm.

DAVISBURG - Communi ty Wide Sale! Sept. 12 & 13 th., 9:30-3:30pm. Mill Pond Park (495 Davisburg Rd.)

DEARBORN HEIGHTS Fri-Sun, 9 -5pm. 5336 Syracuse, 3 blks E/Telegraph off Powers. Clothing, household, misc.

F A R M I N G T O N Goodies! Over 1000 items.

2 computers, monitors, printers, player piano rolls,

household, celebrity t-shirts, cds, tapes, example Gapodinont w/certificate of

authenicity, this & some misc wil l not be garage

sale prices. Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 10-6. 33133 Flanders,

btwn 8 & 9 Mile Rd

FARMINGTON HILLS SUB-WIDE GARAGE SALES

COUNTRY OAKS 13 MILE BETWEEN

HALSTED AND DRAKE SEPT. 11,12-13TH 9AM-5PM

Farmington Hills - Thurs -Sat., 9-5. Tools, hardware, household goods. 35260 & 35205 Fendt, off Gill bet. 8 & 9 Mile, near Farmington Rd.

FARMINGTON HILLS 2 Family Garage Sale

Misc household, quality teen clothes! Sept 11-13. Thurs. 1-6, Fri-Sat 9 -6 Follow signs at 11 Mile/Drake

FARMINGTON HILLS MEADOWHILLS ESTATES

SUBDIVISION SALE S. of 9 Mile, W. of Halstead Sept. 1 1 , 1 2 , & 13, 9-5pm

FARMINGTON HILLS: Young woman 's clothes/sweaters, boys hockey & sporting equip. Sat. 9-4. 37039 Kenmore. Corner of 9 & Halstead

FARMINGTON: Huge L iquidat ion Sale. Fri-Sat. 10-6. Sav ings up to 5 0 - 7 0 % . New & used housewares , linens, off ice furniture, small appliances, TV's, microwaves, framed art work, much more. 35615 Grand River, W. of Drake.

FRANKLIN - Huge Sale! Furniture, china, home decor, more. Thur. Fri. & Sat., 10-3. 32920 Wing Lake Rd., SE cor-ner of 14 Mile & Wing Lake, 1/2 mile W. of Telegraph.

GARDEN CITY 30905 Elmwood

Bwtn. Merr iman / Henry Ruff Sat. 9-13 & Sun. 9 - 1 4 - 9 - 5

Garden City • Sept. 12 ,13 , 9-4. 31718 James, W. Merr iman, S. Warren. Household, kids, misc.

GARDEN CITY Mult i - fami ly garage sale, 31051 Balmoral, N. of Ford, E. of Merriman. Sept. 11-13th., 9-5. Old & new.

GARDEN CITY Mul t i - fami ly sale! Thurs-Sat 9-5. Toys, clothes, furniture etc. 32991 Rosslyn, S/ Ford, WA/enoy.

GAROEN CITY- 33711 Florence, Sept. 11-12-13th., 8:30-5. Miscellenous, house-hold, books, dolls, & tools. No Early Birds!

LATHRUP VILLAGE • Sale. 27601 Lathrup Blvd., near new electric wheel chair, medical equip., furn i ture, misc. Fri. & Sat. 9am-4pm.

LIVONIA - Thursday, Sept. 11th-13th, 10-4 daily. Dealers dream! Tons of shabby chic furniture, linens, smalls and more. New items added daily! 33735 Six Mile - just W. of Farmington.

LIVONIA MOVING! children's bedroom set, window air cond., off ice f i l ing cabinet, misc. household items, (248) 476-3093

LIVONIA • 38655 Morningstar, 8 Mi. & 275. M isc . b ike rack. an t ique sewing machine, chi ldrens clothes. Thur., Fri., Sat., 9-5

Livonia - Leukemia Society fund raiser. Sept. 12-14, 9-5. 15915 Hubbard, bet. Merriman & Farmington Rd., bet. 5 &6. Antiques, collectibles, clothes.

LIVONIA - Sept. 12-13, 10-5pm. 32619 Greenland Ct., off Hubbard, b twn 5 & 6 Mile. Infant furniture, toddler toys, patio furniture, bikes &more.

LIVONIA • Stuff & treasures. 30542 Puri tan, btwn. Merr iman & Henry Ruff. Thurs.-Sat., 10-4.

LIVONIA 3 FAMILY SALE 34198 Fairfax Ct., between 7 & 8 Mile off of Gilf. Sept 17-19, 9am-4pm.

LIVONIA 5 Famiiy Sale. 36319 Hammer, N. of 6 Mile, E. of Levan. Infant-adult clothes, furniture, household, toys, & more. Thus. & Fri., 9am-5pm.

LIVONIA garage sale! 18404 Deering, Sat Sept 13th, 9-5. Toys, clothes, books, house-hold items, & more. W. of Inkster & S. of 7 Mile.

LIVONIA Garage Saie-30004 Westfieid. Old trains, baseball cards and more. Sept. 11,12,13,14.

Garage Sales E3 LIVONIA

Model Home Furniture & Accessories Super

Sale! I Saturday, 9/13, Noon-6

& Sunday, 9/14, 9-6 First come, f i rst served. Living room sets, coffee & end tables, dinette sets, bedroom mattress sets, lamps, enter ta inment centers, curios, towels & l inens, glassware, vases, objects d art & more! Sale held at Newburgh Park model homes on west side of Newburgh, btwn 7 & 8 Mile Rds. Cash & carry only - no holds.

LIVONIA Sept. 12 & 13, 9-3pm. 19505 Westmore, E. of Farmington, N. of 7 Mile. Unique glassware, clothes, Beenles, toys, small furniture, cool stuff, lots of antique f ish-ing poles & lures, great cond.

LIVONIA Sept. 13 & 14, 9-4pm. 9004 Fairfield, Plymouth & Farmington. Keyboard, exercise items, household & misc. Free large patio squares.

LIVONIA SUB SALE Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 11-14, 9am-? N. of 7, E. of Merriman. Many homes participating.

Livonia Thurs - Sat., 10-3. 30118 Schoolcraft, 2 blks. W. of Middlebelt. Household, crafts, clothes (new & used).

LIVONIA- 30115 Bretton, W. off Middlebelt, 2 blks. N. of 7. Vintage hats, jewerly, ant iques, furn i ture, misc. Sept. 11-14 th. 9-5.

LIVONIA: 3 households. Fri-Sun. Sep. 12-14, 10-4. 8847, 8862, 8886 Oporto. N/Joy, W/Middlebelt. Furniture, misc.

LIVONIA: Dollar Days! Sept. 11-14,10-6. Clothes, furniture, household, etc. 33167 Oakley. Enter Lyndon at Farmington.

LIVONIA: Great Bargains! Sept. 11-12-13-14th, 9-5, 3 households. 18684, 18664, 18640 Westbrook. E. of Levan, S. of 7. Furniture, f ishing & fly tying equip, household, etc.

NORTHVILLE - Annual Antique Sale. All quality s tuf f . 227 North Rogers, Fri-Sat, 9-5pm. NO EARLY BIRDS. Jukebox(s), furniture, glass, china, etc.

NORTHVILLE- Huge Sale! Fri., 1-5 & Sat., 9-5. Really good stuff ! 20289 Woodcreek Blvd. (8 Mile/Meadowbrook)

NORTHVILLE- Multi-family. Fri & Sat, 9/12 & 9/13, 9-5. Antiques, furniture, household, clothing, toys. 936 Novi St., N. of 8 Mile & W. of Novi Rd.

NOV! Ant iques/col lect ibles, household, wide variety, Friday 4-7 Sat 9-4. 23790 Stonehenge, off Haggerty, between 9 & 10 Mile.

OAK PARK, NORTH 14041 Vernon, N/10 Mile, W/of f Coolidge. Fri-Sun, 9 -? Everything goes! Great prices!

OAKLAND TWP: Garage & Moving Sale. Sept. 11 & 12, 9-5. Some antiques. 4891 Gallagher Rd. Off Orion Rd.

OXFORD - Sept 11-14, 10-5pm. 5975 Ludwig Road, (Oakwood / M24). Home fur-nishings, sofas, entertainment center, bedroom, dining room, wrought iron, wicker, dishes & glassware, Noritake, pictures, some antiques, piano, sewing machines, much more.

OXFORD Fri, 12-4. Sat., 9-3. 429 Cherry Hill Ct. (Woodbriar Sub), W. of Lapeer, S. of Drahner. Womens ciothes, lots of baby items, toys!

PLYMOUTH - Wesford Ct off Ann Arbor Tr between Sheldon & Beck. Sept. 1 1 , 1 2 & 13, 8:30-? Follow signs.

PLYMOUTH - Sept 11-12, 9:30-3pm. 288 Blunk, N. of Church, E. of Sheldon. Kids items, household misc.

PLYMOUTH 13039 Andover Dr., W/Ridge off N. Territorial. Baby, toys, housewares. Sept 11-12, 9-5pm.

PLYMOUTH big mult l family furn i ture & more! 46511 Southview Ln. off Ann Arbor Trail between Sheldon & Beck. Thurs 9/11 & Fri 9/12, 9-3

PLYMOUTH Fri & Sat 9am-5pm. 9931 N. Canton Center Rd. Housewares, ski's, bikes, small appliances.

PLYMOUTH Sep.11-14, 9-5, 8830 Manton, W/Liliey, N/Joy. Baby items, toddler bed, carpet cleaner & home interior items.

PLYMOUTH Sept 12. 799 Auburn , E/Sheldon, off Junction. 2 houses. Movies, lots of misc.

PLYMOUTH: Sept. 13 & 14, 9-5. 9348 & 9366 ivanhoe. 1 bik. E/Beck, off Ann Arbor Rd. Chainsaw, clothes, house-wares, collectibles, fan, more.

PLYMOUTH: Huge Yard Sale! Baby stuff, tools, household. Fr i -Mon, Sept. 12-15, 10-3. 42514 Hamill. Just S. of Northvil le & 5 Mile.

REDFORD • 5 family garage sale. Sat. & Sun. 9-13 & 9-14 f rom 9-4 pm. Dishes, furni-ture, sports equipment, house-hold goods, toys, tools, cloth-ing. 9901 Norborne, corner of Orangelawn. west of Seech Daly, north of West Chicago.

REDFORD 2 Family Garage Sale. Some tools, old records. Thurs.-Sat. , 9 -5pm. 19416 Winston, 7 Mile & Telegraph.

REDFORD Aidersgate Church, 10000 Beech Daly, between Plymouth & West Chicago. Sat Sept 20th, 9-2.

REDFORD- Sept. 12-13, 9-4 pm. 16311 Ryland, 6 Mile/lnkster, 1950s stainless steel appliances, kid stuf f , washer/dryer, much more.

ROCHESTER HILLS - Sept. 11&12, 9-5. 440 Lehigh. Toneau cover for S10 sidestep. Curio cabinet, other misc.

ROCHESTER HILLS 5 family 1370 South Blvd., betw Crooks & Livernois. September 13, Saturday, 8:30-4, Cash only.

Rochester Hills 767 Baylor Rd. Univ. Hiils Sub. N of Avon, E of Old Perch. Vintage to sl ightly used in & outdoor home accessories, too ls , smal l sheets of stained glass & more. 9-12 & 9-13 8am to 4pm

ROCHESTER HILLS Annual Heritage Oak Sub Sale. Furn-iture, clothes, household goods. N. of Hamlin, W. side of Crooks. Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4pm.

Garage Sales E ROCHESTER HILLS Nursery furniture, Slt 'N'Stand stroller, KeltyKids backpack, toys, clothes, Victroia, electronics and much morel Fri & Sat 9-4 , 1 9 5 1 Hutchins Dr.

ROMULUS Sept 13 & 14, 9-5pm. 40320 W. Edison Lake Rd„ off Huron River Dr., between Haggerty & Hannan. Washer/dryer, rol l top desk, all household, no clothes.

ROYAL OAK 3 household, Saturday September 13th, & Sunday 14th, 9am-4pm. 213 California, l -696/Main St.

ROYAL OAK: Someth ing for all. 1522 Roseland. 1 blk. N. of 1 2 , 2 blks. E. of Woodward. Sept. 12 & 13, Fri. & Sat. 9-5.

SOUTHFIELD Sept. 11-14, 9-6pm. Off Franklin Rd. ; on Muerland. Bikes, exercise equipment, household, misc.

SUPER SAMPLE SALE ALL NEW PRODUCTS. Name brand stationery lines: Avery labels, binders, portfolios, Pilot pen, bulletin boards, file folders, pencil sharpeners, staplers, Dymo labelers, Fiskars scis-sors, Gift bags, posters, Malibu solar/LV garden lights, Intermatic t imers, tools, Hunter fans, outdoor furniture, garden pots, housewares, office furniture, & much more! Thurs-Sat., 9 - 5 p m . 20780 Hugo St., N off 8 Mile, 1/2 Mile E/Farmington Rd.

TROY • ANNUAL WEXFORD CONDO WIDE GARAGE SALE. Sat. Sept 13, 9am-5pm. 1 blk. E. of John R., S. of Big Beaver.

TROY - Northf ie ld Hills Condo Club House parking lot. Long Lk. & Coolidge Sat. Sept 13, 9am-2pm. Huge Sale!

TROY Moving sale. Sat. 9-13, 9-5. Furniture, clothes, crafts, k.bed, more. 2850 Round Tree, at Big Beaver, E. of John R.

W. BLOOMFIELO • Sept. 12 & 13, 9-5. Furni ture, kids/baby items, much more. 5451 Ardon Ct., Wood land Ridge Sub. N. W, corner Walnut Lk. Rd./Halstead

W. BLOOMFIELD 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Old Maple Farm & Orchard Lake Rd, Pine Eagle Rd. Almost new Leather couch, Litt le. Tykes toys, Playmobil, Silver, Crystal, Framed pic-tures, much more Thurs, Sat & Sun 9-4.

W. BLOOMFIELD- Fri-Sat., Sept. 12-13 8:30-4. 5327 Old Pond Way, W/Farmington, N/Walnut, Girls clothes, misc

WALLED LAKE - 3 families. Sat. &.Sun. 9-5. 716 Owl Ct. Eagle Pond Townhomes. Off Pontiac Trail. Lots of s tuf f ! !

WEST BLOOMFIELO SEPT 12-14 9-3PM.

!'Great stuff!! - Leave happy 6790 Burtonwood, S/Maple, W/Farmington,

STONEBRIDGE SUB.

WEST BLOOMFIELD 3 Family. Fine jewelry, furni-ture, crafts, quality baby-clothes, exercise, household, misc. Thurs-Sat, 9am. Sept. 11-13, Arrowhead - Pontiac Trail, 5806 Glen Eagles.

WEST BLOOMFIELD- 2 Families moving sale, Sept. 11th., 11-4, Fri. 10-4, 5632 Inkster. Kids items, house-hold, tools, & furniture.

WESTLANO • COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Sat., Sept 13 9am-4pm. 36601 Ford Rd.

100 spaces 734-722-7620

Westland - Sept. 1 2 , 1 3 , 9-4. 32533 Hively, S. Cherry Hilt, E. Venoy. Some furn i ture, baby items, toys, computers & household items.

Westland Mult i Family, 32085 Fairchild, 1 blk. S. Avondale, 1% blks. W. Merriman. Sept. 1 1 , 1 2 , 1 3 , 9-5.

Westland- Huge Yard Sale! Some of everything. 35716 Florane. Thurs, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11-13, 9am-3pm,

WESTLAND- Fri., Sept. 12th., 9-4, Household items, kids clothes. 33920 Mi l lwood Ct. off Cowan Rd.

WESTLAND- Sept. 11-12-13th., 9-6, 32152 Anita, E. of Hubbard. Clothes, misc. household, furniture, tools.

WESTLAND- Sept. 11-13th„ 9:30-5, 32237 Bertram. Lots of household goods, furniture & baby items.

WESTLAND: Holiday Park Townhouses. 37442 Fountain Blvd. Sun, 9-4. Furniture, clothes, household items, etc

BLOOMFIELD HILLS 3788 S. Darlington, off Lahser between Maple & Quarton. Sept 11 & 12, 9 -4pm. Household fu rn ish ings , clothing, toys, weights & bench.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS Sept. 11-13, 8am-5pm. Furniture, domestics, lamps, pictures, books, glassware, clothes, housewares, hardware, holi-day items. 810 Shady Hollow Cir., 4 blks. N. of Big Beaver, W. of Adams.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS WINSTON GLASS TOP PATIO SET w/4 padded swivel rocker chairs. Like new. $500. Moonvalley wooded 3 person swing, $125. White daybed w/pop up trundle. $175. 60" Mitsubishi color TV. $1000. 3 legal size 4 drawer fu l l sus-pension vertical file cabinets. $100/ea. {248) 851-5521

BLOOMFIELD Kitchen cabi-nets, chandeliers, living room, dining room, carpets & much more! Thursday-Sunday, 10am-5pm, 248-332-9595

BLOOMFIELD Wed-Sat., Sept 10-13, 9 -4pm. Furniture, clothes, baby grand piano, trampoline. 1420 Manderford, off Adams, S/Square Lake.

CLARKSTON - Antiques, new furniture, kitchen set, couch, loveseat, Fri-Sat, 10-5. 9919 Dixie Hwy, N. of Davisburg.

Farmington - Sept. 1 2 , 1 3 , 9-6. 22999 Hayden, 2 blks. E. Farmington Rd„ 2 blks. S. Grand River. Furniture, yard, tools, misc. All must go!

FARMINGTON Thurs Sept 11th, 12th & 13th; 9-4. Household, baby items, clothes, furniture etc. 35604 Heritage Ln., off of Drake btwn Grand River & Freedom Rds.

Livonia • Fri., Sat., 9-5. Rain or shine, all indoors. 19001 Westmore, S. 7, E. Farmington. Misc. i tems.

Moving Sales E LIVONIA 35615 Leon, S. of Plymouth Rd & W. of Wayne Rd. Fri & Sat 9/12 & 9/13, 9-5. Furniture, kitchen items, books, misc items,

LIVONIA Estate/Moving Sale. 29552 Linda, S. of 5, W. of Middlebelt. Sept. 11-14 ,9am-4pm. Lots of antiques, col-, lect ibles, furn i ture, dishes, kitchen & household misc., toys, '81 Fiat Spider, '88 Chevy pick-up.

LIVONIA furniture, appliances, toois, dishes & more. 14314 Barbara, off Levan & 1-96. Sat & Sun 9/13 & 9/14 10-4.

Northville Moving/Estate In BARN Sale!

16441 Bradner Road Fri-Sat, Sept 12th & 13th,

9am-6pm S/6 Mile E/Northville Rd.

Antique bedroom set, tractor, too ls / lawn equip, Years of Playboy & Car mags, co l -lectibles, housewares, furni-ture & much more!

PLYMOUTH Saturday, Sept. 13, 7am-2pm. 139 Pearl, N. of Plymouth Rd, E. of Mill. Antiques & collectibles, futon, color TV, smal l kitchen appli-ances, c lothing, fabric, etc.

PLYMOUTH: MOVING SALEI Fri-Sun, Sept. 12-14, 9-5. Furniture, household items, appl iances, never worn c io thes & shoes. Twin baby/ toddler clothes, toys, cradles, walkers, etc-double of everything. 13053 Gienmore Ct. Heather Hills Sub. S. of North Territorial, W. of Beck.

REDFORD Seasonal crafts, furn i ture, l inens, large oak-framed country oil painting, several prom/formal dresses, glassware/dishes, wicker, teen girl clothes, coats, Hart, Shaf-f n e r & M a r x men's suits. Fri. & Sat., 9-5pm. 11730 San Jose, 1 blk E./lnkster, N./Plymouth.

ROCHESTER HILLS- Sept. 12 & 13 9 - 5 , 1 6 7 8 Sumac Dr., S. of Walton, btwn. Livernois & Old Perch. Furniture/misc.

ROMEO Furniture, tools, far-mail tractor, r iding mowers, & misc. Fri & Sat, Sept 12 & 13, 9 -5pm. 71398 Lassier Rd.

586- 752-3951

WALLED LAKE- Sept. 12-13th., 10-5, 144 Nlcolet, off Pontiac Trail, S. of Maple. Furniture, garden tools, and more.

WASHER/DRYER, $100 each. Chest freezer, $150. 6 piece patio furniture, $75. Garden tools. 2001 Explorer, $13,500.

248-867-2811

WEST BLOOMFIELD MOVING-ent i re contents of apt. must gol Kitchen, furni-ture, large size women's and chi ldren's ciothes, and shoes, plus more! 5370 Bentley, Apt-. 102. Thornberry Apts, W/Drake, off of Maple. Sat, Sept 13 & Sun., Sept. 14,8-5 .

W E S T L A N O I HAVE WAY TOO MUCH STUFF TO FIT INTO MY

NEW SMALL HOUSE! Vintage ice box, 3 drawer chest, l inens, many refer-

ence books about col-lectibles, ie dolls, glass-ware, pottery, etc. Old tools, 4 folding book

shelves, table top show-case, 60 s & 70 's board

games, large chest t ab le t pieces, mov ie programs. 2

train sets, lots of nice household misc. Be there

or be square. Sat Sept 13, 10am-5pm; Sun 12-3. NO

EARLY BIRDS 6500 Harmon Ct. off Hunter,

b twn Venoy & Wiidwood.

WESTLAND- Sept. 13-14, 9-6, 123 S. Hanion, off Cherry Hill. 2 household, housewares, furn i ture, ant iques, col-lectibles & electric wheelchair.

WESTLAND: Sat., Sept. 13, 10-5. Some household, store f ixtures & tons of clothes. Nicole's Revival is Moving! 958 N. Newburgh {S. of Ford).

734-729-1234

Wedding Dresses • Ali new, varied sizes. From $200 up.

734-421-7053

Household Goods

#1 ABSOLUTE LOWEST PRICE Brand Name Mattress Sets in plastic w/warranty. All sizes available. 734-231-6622

$125-BRAND NEW FULL size Pil low Top Mattress/Box set in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver.

Oakland 248-444-5216

$140 BRAND NEW QUEEN size Pillow Top Mattress/Box set in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver.Oakland 248-444-5216

$215 - BRAND NEW KING size Pil low Top Mattress/Box set in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver.Oakland 248-444-5216

'BRAND NEW* Cherry sleigh bed set, 7 piece, stii l in boxes. Must Sell. $675. Can deliver. (248) 444-5216

BABY SET: Crib, mattress, changing table, dresser/mirror, maple, $500. 734-397-2185

Bedroom Set 1960s, 5 pieces. Thomasvilie, $250. Patio fur-niture, misc. Northville.

Call 248-349-6851

BEDROOM SET Dark pine. Queen headboard, footboard. Triple dresser w/mi r ror , 5 drawer chest and nightstand. $300. (734) 981-4794

Bedroom Suite Fruitwood, king bed, armoire, nightstand, t r ip le dresser, 2 mir rors. $1500/best. 248-559-7098

BRANONEW Lodge Pole bed set, king size, $600. Queen white wicker bed set, $250.

248-478-6171

BUNK BED- w/matching dress-er, This End Up, exc. cond. $500/best. 734-591-7684

CLASSIC - Dining room set. Table, 6 chairs, buffet, china cabinet. Circa 1930's. $1500/best. 248-541-1768

DINETTE SET, ch rome & glass t ab le , 6 3 " x 3 5 " , w / l ea f , 6 cane Chairs. $250. 248-476-5494

Dining table, oak, round, 4 chairs, like new, $250. China cabinet, large, brass & glass, 4 shelves (beautiful), $500. Black lacquer oriental chair $50. Chinese wr i t ing desk $50. 734-728-3381

Dining china cabinet - solid oak; must see to believe, like new. $900. (248) 646-6127

Hoiiseholti Goods

DINING ROOM 1930's Solid Oak Jacobean 9pc Set Quality $3500.00. Chippendale Carved Mahogany 8oc Dining Room Set. Sleigh k ing 6pc Bedroom Set. 1940 's 7pc Mahogany Bedroom Set $975.00. Bombay Chests. Corner Chair. Console Tables. Four Poster Bed. Settee. Armours. Tiffany Style Lamps, W indows And Lots More. Huge Sale Open 7 days.

AR Interiors - Downtown Royal Oak. 248-582-9646

Dining room, Jr. size, pecan, rectangle table, extra leaf, 4 chairs, server.. Double bed-room set. Sofa, chairs, tables, lamps, misc. 734-981-2084

DINING SET Mahogany table-with 2 leaves, & 4 chairs wi th needlepoint seats, 1950 's , $300. 248-652-6053

DINING SET-CHIPPENDALE Mahogany/10 chairs/china /exquisite/new. 248-535-0089

DINING SET: table, 2 leaves, pads, 6 chairs, lighted china cabinet, antique white wood grain table top, $450. Pine sec-retary, $150. (734) 416-9343

DINING TABLE Glass, 52x52, $395. Long sofa table w/glass insert, $175. 248-641-7318

DINING TABLE 72x42, glass, table pads, 4 black parsons chairs, $350. 734-459-0036

DINING TABLE, 4 chairs excellent cond. $300/best offer (248) 477-1929

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ENTERTAINMENT CENTER oak, riverside, wi th tv, like new, $300. (248) 379-5036

FURNITURE FOR SALE! White/black dinette, 10 chairs. Oak din ing table, 4 ctialrs. Best offer. 248-543-0722

Henredon king 4 poster bed-room set, whitewash wood w/brass tr im, contemporary. $1750 including mattress. White wicker cushioned sofa, chair & glass top table, $300; light wood dining table w/6 cushioned chairs, $300.

248-615-1691

KITCHEN SET- 36' X 54' Table, w /4 chairs and 12 " leaf, medium oak , good cond. $150/best. 734-254-9163

LIVING ROOM SECTIONAL* China hutch, d in ing chairs, entertainment center, master bed. set., Patio. 248-661-4255

Maple table, 6 chairs, hutch. Dresser/mirror. Queen mat-tress set. Bookcases. TV's. VCR. Moving! 734-454-4910

MATTRESS & BOX SET Queen plush top. New in plas-tic. Only $145. Can deliver.

248-470-3350

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MATTRESS & BOX Queen pil low top. New w/war-ranty. Only $160. Can deliver.

248-470-3350

MATTRESS & BOX SET Full pi l low top. Brand new in plastic. Only $125. Can deliver.

248-470-3350

MATTRESS & BOX SET King pi l low top. New w/war-ranty. Only $225. Can deliver.

248-470-3350

MOVING SALE Amer ican bedroom set $600, 8 ft. leather couch $600, 36"

Sony tv $600, round, oak kitchen table $600. 2 piece English chest $500, all items

negotiable! Call Bob 248-798-3778

NEW Comtemporary 8 piece dining set, w/Black accent. $1,000 or best.

(248) 374-9401 , after 6pm.

Oak dining room table w/6 chairs, cherry drop leaf table w/2 Windsor chairs, sectional sofa, camel back sofa, enter-tainment ctr. 248-478-0441

OAK KING SIZE WALL UNIT- ; Bedroom set, w/2 dressers & armoire. $2500/best.

586-291-0337 .

QUEEN BEDROOM SET With wall unit, under bed storage & a 6 drawer desk. 4 years old, $1000. 248-477-9096

RECLINERS Brand New Lazy Boy, leather, nail head t r im (2). Were $2,500, $800 each.

248-685-0470

SOFA & LOVE SEAT- Exec, cond., made by Artisan, Beige & Burgandy Floral. $400/best. 734-425-6629 .

SOFA, BLUE, floral w/cherry-wood t r im, wingback chair Like new. $850. 734 464-3286

WHITE CHILDREN'S BED-ROOM SET-With 2 twin beds. Great Contempory dining set w/buffet & 6 chairs. 248-661-5512

WINE Storage Unit Tempera-ture controlled, holds 150 bot-tles, exc cond, 248-273-6013

AMANA Side by side, w/ice & water, 24 cu. ft. , $250. Ken-more electric dryer & stove, $125 each. 248-789-8877

FREEZER Signature Quick-frost 18. older but excellent. $100. 248-225-7546

GE electric range, $ 5 0 . 4 yr. Magic Chef, gas range, $200. Whi r lpoo l Dishwasher, $50. Almond color. 734-667-2497

KENMORE Washer & dryer, good condit ion, $200/set. Call evenings 734-454-1446

Pools Spas & Ho! Tubs U l

HOT TUB 7 PERSON, new stil l in wrapper, warranty. 46 jet, manufactured suggested retail price $8498 sell for $4350. Can deliver; (313) 384-3179

ROUND POOL- 18 f t . , includes ali covers, vacumm, filter. $800, w/deck $1000. 734-525-6303

Fitness/Exercise Equipment

Nordic Sport Track - excel-lent condit ion. $100.

(734) 453-5668

NORDIC TRACK - Wor ld Class. $95. Exercise bike, Kenmore, $20. 248-553-6711

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Building Materials

ALL STEEL BLDGS. 24x30 was $7,900,

sell $3,900 29x50 was $13,900,

sell $5,980 49x90 was $26,900,

sell $12,900 1st Come 1st Serve! Walt (800)392-7803

Bankruptcy AUCTION

Wed • Sept. 17 • 10 AM ©Fairway Plaza,

42211 Garfield Rd. Clinton Township

Entire contents of Katie's Korner Ice Cream Shop

includ. 8x6 walk-in cooler, 5 ice cream freezers &

prep unit, snack & mixing machines, soft drink

coolers, drink & topping dispensers, neon signs, asst. supplies, & misc.

Call for brochure.

Century Asset Management 231-228-6667

www.centuryassetsvcom.

SELLICK TMF-55 FORK TRUCK- Like new, only 1000 hours, stored inside. $20,000/ best. Call Tim 734-367-6600

Computer Credenza - Sauder, cherry wood, $55/best offer.

248-360-8529

ware. Brand Conferencing J Irani new. Pictu retei

331. Originally over $5000. Now $400. 734-1 -788-4518

ACRES OP RASPBERRIES! $2.50/quart. You Pick. Also, farm fresh honey. 8779 Dixboro Rd. South Lyon. For info call, 248-437-1631

HOME GROWN SWEET CORN U-PICK BEANS, PEPPERS,

LIMAS, OKRA & RASPBERRIES

Rowe's Produce 10570 Mariz, Ypsilanti

(734)482-8538 Call for picking conditions!

RIDING LAWN mower very good cond, 38" cut, 11 h.p. Briggs $300.734 542-1303

TROY BILT CHIPPER VAC 8 hp, electric start, self-pro-pelled w/reverse & 3 speeds, shreds up to 4" branches, all attachments. Like NEW. $980.

734-464-1487.

BLUE SPRUCE trees. 4Vi to 51A ft. tall. Delivered and plant-ed, $80 each. (810) 720-5095

CONVERTIBLE CRIB like new, original cost $900, asking $280. 248-960-8116-

DIETPILLS / VIAGRA! Order Phentermine, Didrex, Adipex, Viagra, Ambien, Soma, Fioricet, Tramadol. No Doctor visit. 1-800-304-1534. U.S. Doctors / Pharmacies. Overnight shipping. Open weekends. Order Online: www.MDmeds.com

EARTH STOVE Never used, wood burner. New $1000. Sell for $300. (734) 542-1303

FREE 3-ROOM DIRECTV SYS-TEM INCLUDING INSTALLA-TION! Subscribe to "NFL-Sunday Ticket" get 4 months FREE Programming. Access 225+TV Channels. Digital quality picture/sound. Limited Time Offer. 1-800-963-2904.

FREE GRANTS Never-! A c c e p t a n c e - g u a r a n t e e i $ 5 0 0 . 0 0 - $ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Education, home repairs, home purchase, business. Live operators 8am-11pm. Mon.-Sat.

1-800-893-2517 ext. #363.

GENERATOR New still in the box, con-

tracters Coleman Powermate 5000 watt generator, cost new $800. Will run entire house $450.Sold

NEW FLORIOA ROOM FURNI-TURE- Bedroom set, kitchen table, w/6 chairs, computer desk, china hutch. 734-266-9334

TARGET 10 MILLION HOMES WiTH YOUR AO. Advertise your product or service to approximately 10 mill ion households in North America's best suburbs by placing your classified ad in nearly 800 suburban newspapers just like this one. Only $895 (USD) for a 25-word ad. One pnone call, one invoice, one payment. Ad copy Is subject to publisher approval. Cail the Suburban Classified Advertising Network at 888-486-2466.

Antique Fuil Grand Piano $3,000 or best offer.

734-595-4755

BABY GRANO PIANO Mason & Hamlin. Beautiful cond. $6000/best. 248-766-8402

Flute, used Armstrong, $275.00 (734) 425-1347

GULBRANSEN - Cherrywood Spinnet electronic organ. Leslie speakers, walking bass, bench. $300/best.

248-474-4818.

KIMBALL- Console, full sound, mahogany, good cond. bench. $600/best. 248-474-4818

Mahogany Piano, Fayette cable, good sound quality & cond. $450. 734-981-2416

Piano • old Vose, upright , white, high quality, exc. sound. $425. (248) 557-1083

PIANO Yamaha upright, beau-tiful white oak with bench. $6,000/best. (734) 776-0037

PIANO, Story & Clark, with bench, great condition. Tuned. $1000. (248) 641-8611

SCHOOL INSTRUMENT SWAP & SALE

Huge assortment of new & used band & orchestra instru-ments. Buy/sell/trade/rent.

248-334-5150

WHITE WEBBER SPINET-execelient condition, asking $1400. 248-661-5512

www.niceusedplanos.com

Local delivery available.

Yamaha Piano Model M500CV. 44". White oak finish. 5 yrs. $2900. 248-375-5369

BOWFLEX Ultimate, $1200/best. Norditrack EXP 1000S, 1 yr. auto incline, space saver, $500/best. Both barely used. 248-646-6567

Dtamontiback Stairmaster Like new, program control panel, $500. 248-813-0823

GUN SHOW Washtenaw Fairgrounds. Sat, Sept 13, 9-5; Sun, Sept 14, 9-3 Building D, Saline, Ml.

734-429-9873, 810-227-1637 Last show until April.

LADIES GOLF CLUB SET with bag. Very good condition. $50.

(734) 425-1617

MICHIGAN ANTIQUE ARMS SHOW. 500 tables of antique & modern firearms. BUY SELL OR TRADE. Novi Expo Center (I-96 at Novi Road) SEPTEMBER 20 and 21. Public admitted 9 am. For info, call 248-676-2750.

POOL TABLES - All Slate, antique, ultra modern, bar size. Buy direct from factory. 248-399-72552:248-547-3980

ROOSTER RANCH HUNT CLUB

Pheasant hunting at its Finest" Our 16 th. Season

No membership required 8 different farms to hunt.

See ourrweb site at: roosterranchhuntclub.com

989-658-2332

Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine $425. Ithaca m. 37, 16 ga. shotgun, $375,734-53-0691

ALUMINUM BRAKE, 10' 6" TAPCO Pro-2. 28' heavy duty wood extension ladder. Both good cond. $490.

(734) 632-0068

JET WOOD SHAPER 1 hp, brand new & mobile base, $450/best. Call before 2pm, 248-344-0019

TOOL & DIE EQUIP. + CHEST Also work bench with vice & drawers. 586-752-1064

KITTENS- 4 Tiger and 1 w/white & black spots, weaned. 313-535-4683.

KITTENS: Pure white w/silky long hair; also blue, black. $60-$125. 248 437-1546

Rag Doll kits, pointed & whites. Shots, fixed, TICA. $350-$530. 248-546-2068

CHINESE CRESTED PUPS -powder puffs, 12 weeks, akc papers, shots. 734-728-4774

T h i s W e e k ' s F e a t u r e d P e t

Megan is a three-year-old Domest ic M e d i u m Hair Ca l i co female we igh ing in at seven pounds w i t h green eyes and a cute p ink nose. This fel ine is very f r i end ly and w i l l wa lk r ight up to you and start ta lk ing due to her ou tgo ing personal i ty ! She w i l l make the purr fect c o m p a n i o n s ince she enjoys tak ing naps, cudd l ing , and p lay ing . Due to her l ov ing and a f fec t iona te nature, she is geared towards a lmost any type of home!

To show Megan the way to her new home, visit the

Michigan Humane Society Westland Shelter (734) 721 -7300

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COLLIE RESCUE - See us Sat. Sept 13,11am-3pm. PetSmart - Livonia, on Middlebelt, S. of I-96. 734-326-2806.

www.colllerescue.com

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS! AKC, OFA, vet checked., light, gorgeous, ready 9/16. $500. (248) 816-9061

GREAT DANES AKC, 18 wk. girl Harl $850. 7 wks. $1000. Loves kids. 810-953-0019

MIN. SCHNAUZER PUPPIES-AKC. 248-693-2468 or vdturner@ameritech.net

SHAR-PEI PUPPIES AKC, 11 weeks, shots, Asking $250.

248-417-2798

FOUND CAT very friendly grey & white, Woodside/Whitcomb St. Livonia. (734) 464-7166

FOUND DOG - in Farmington, Grand River & Halstead. Male Husky, grey & white. Very friendly. If not claimed needs good home. 248-478-5400

FOUND Puppy, area of Marshall Middle Schoofs, Westland. 734-595-1080

Found-female Mixed Terrier in Troy, 14 Mile & Elmwood. (734) 285-7321

FOUND: Cockatiel bird, 7 Mi. Merriman area. 248-427-8244

LOST: Cockatiel, gray, yellow face w/bright orange checks. If found call: 313-477-3054

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CATALINA 27, Sailboat, roller, inboard gas engine, perfect, $10,000. (313) 881-8743

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CHRYSLER 1975 - 14 ft., Tri-Haul, 55 hp w/trailer, $1400/best. Ask for Dan T.

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248-553-4597

FOUR WINNS 325, EXP 1992, T/350, V-drives, full electron-ics, $49,900. 734-397-5060

IMPERIAL 1987 16' Runabout w/2001 mere 50 hp, extras. $3,600/best. 313-255-9890

MALIBU RESPONSE 1995 Extremely low hrs., exc., trail-er, $15,500. 248-535-7121

PONTOON 1997 Premier Grand Majestic, aluminum deck, Honda 40, 50 hrs, mint. $18,800. 248-608-0718

SEA DOO 1997 GTX 52 hrs., with trailer, 3 seater, mint. $4500. 248-608-0718

SEA RAY T986 Sundancer Exec. cond. Must sell. $15,000. /offer. 734-374-0218

SEADOO (2) w/trailer. '97 GTX & '65 XP. Both like new. XP engine newly rebuilt. Extras. Asking $7500. 313-909-0981

THOMPSON 1995 20 ft., cuddy, many extras, low hrs., w/traiier. (734) 416-3955

Antique/classic auto storage. Heated, safe, secure. Seasonally & yearly. Northville. (734) 502-0949

Automobile Storage Avail. Heated enclosed parking garage, individual spaces. 24 hour access. 248-649-2848

CUSTOM CHOPPER 5.5 Briggs & Stratton, Torqaverter clutch. $1150. After 5, 734-261-0983

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1999 -Electraglide Classic. Like new. 4K. 315,300. 734-420-2703

HARLEY DAVIDSON, 2003 Anniversary. Heritage softail. Silver/black, under 500 mi. extra chrome, must sell! $26,000/best. 248-470-0422

SUZUKI 2001 Intruder LC -1500cc, black/chrome, 9K, $6500/best. 734-368-5573

Suzuki Kitana GSX 600 1995 Metallic blue, 15K, new tires, $3000/best. 734-837-5133

JAYCO-POP-UP 1995, frig, awning & screen porch, sleeps 7. $3000. 313-534-4034

SKYLINE NOMAD- 1999, 33 ft., like new, new awning w/center support. Extras, $10,900. 313-909-0981

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SKI-000 2001 MXZ 600 w/reverse, 1500 miles, exc. cond., $3500. 248-542-7092

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SNOWMOBILES (3) Very clean. Low miles. (1) Two sled trailer. (734) 425-5159

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BEAUTIFUL Lake Chemung, RV campground membership & 35x12 Park mode! w/22x10 attached screen room. Access to pool, clubhouse & beach, next to golf course. $38,800/best. 517-294-2011

COLEMAN 1988 POPUP Sleeps 5, furnace, stove, exc. cond. $1600. (734)425-7515

Damon 1997 Altrasport 34 ft,, low miles, lots & lots extras. Very clean. Fun to drive. $32,000. 248-363-8902

FLEETWOOD PROWLER 1999 27', 12' Slideout, fully loaded. Extra clean. $13,500.

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TRI-STATE 1976., Hunter's special, Tandem axle, $1,000/best: 734-377-8249

DITCHWITCH 5110 Trencher/ Backhoe, boring attachments, blade, 430 hrs like new. Over $90,000 new. Sacrifice at $25,000/best. (248) 647-6529

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MERCURY 1998 Villager GS Sport , medium biue, low miles, ful l power, 1 owner, $7,980.

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MERCURY 1998 Villager Is, loaded, great condi t ion, $6800/best. 734-762-9492

MERCURY VILLAGER 1993, air, stereo, power dr.'s & win-dows, maintained, red, 108K. $2000 (734) 427-2679 after 5.

PONTIAC 1999 Montana van, 8 passenger, power sl iding door, excellent condi t ion. 106,000 highway miles. $5,900. (810) 225-7786

VILLAGER 1997 GS, exc. cond, 97K, loaded, new tires, FL car. $5390. 734-634-6210

WINDSTAR 1998 7 passenger, dark green, loaded, good miles, $5,980.

JOHN 734*5254)900

CHEVY 1994, Conversion, 99K, good cond., runs great. $4800/best. (734) 495-0435

CHEVY 1995, VAN 86K, good running condition. $3500.

(734) 398-5913

DODGE 1997 Van Conversion, 4 captains, bed, 24K, $6,995.

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DODGE 1999 Van Conversion High Top, 1 owner, high-end convers ion, iow mi les, $14,995.

734*421*5708

DODGE 2008 Cargo Van 1500, air, auto, 41K, $10,888.

Fox Hille C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740

DODGE 2000 Hi Top Prime Time Conversion, TV/VCP, 1 owner, $17,995.

734-421-57(H)

DODGE RAM 1992. Runs good, 112K miles. $2300 or best offer. (734) 945-0349

GMC 1994 STARCRAFT-Conversion, very good cond., 74K. $5900 734-981-2381

CHEVY 2000 Tracker Hardtop 4x4, auto, fui l power, $8,995.

Fow hills C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740 .

CHEVY 2003 Suburban LS 4x4, graphite, loaded, 14,000 miles, $30,980.

johhmmmk 734-52S-0900

CHEVY SUBURBAN 1991 4 wheel drive, 4X4, auto, 350 V8, loaded, front 8i rear air, 3rd seat, western vehicle, very well maintained, like new con-dition. $6,000. 734-354-9460

DODGE 1998, 2500, 4x4, regular cab, 360V8, 86+. $6500/best. 810-217-1019

DODGE 2001 Ram quad 4x4 3/4 ton, 8 f t . box, low miles, $16,995.

Fox Hills C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740

DODGE 2002 1500 SLT quad cab 4x4 ,12K, $21,995.

734-421-5700

OODGE 2002 Ram quad cab 4x4 SLT pkg., chrome wheels, $22,995.

Fox Hills C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740

DODGE 2002 Ram SLT 4 dr. 4x4, trailer tow, graphite, only 1 at this price. A steal at $17,995.

CRESTWOOD DODGE 7 3 4 - 4 2 1 - 5 7 0 0

F-350 1999 - 4x4, low miles, dually, 9 foot Fisher snow-plow. $19,500. 248-347-6089

FORD 1998 F150 4x4 super cab, off road, $13,995.

CRESTWOOD DODGE 7 3 4 - 4 2 1 - 5 7 0 0

GMC 1996 Yukon - 4x4, 4 door, dark blue, 350V8 ,160k , exc. $9995 f irm. Cali anytime

734-276-5924

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE-2000, 4 wheel drive, 4X4, Clean, 42k, $11,500. 248-344-1929

JEEP WRANGLER 1998 4 wheel drive, air, auto, CD, ps, am-tm stereo. Hard top, 56K, great teen car, exc cond $11,000. 248-524-9895

RAM 1999 3500 Dually 4x4, V-10, $15,995. .

CRESTWOOD DODGE 734-421-5700

RAM 2001 3500 diesel dually quad cab 4x4 Sport , red, $28,995.

CRESTWOOD BODGE 734421-5700

RAM 2002 4 dr., quad cab 4x4, 20" wheels, $23,995.

734-421-9700

VOLVO V70 XC AWD WAGON 1998, 89,500 mi, Loaded, Records, Excellent Condit ion. $14,995. 248-854-1619

BLAZER 2001 LS 2 door, great condition. 41,000 miles. $10,000. 248-474-3463

CHEROKEE 2000 Black, air, cassette, power w indows 8* doors, tow package, exc. cond. $11,500. 734-459-9795

CHEVY 2001 SUBURBAN 77K hwy, fully loaded, moon-roof, 4x4, pewter, quad captain seats, $23,500.810-632-4837

CHEVY BLAZER- 1997, LT, 4X4, power, loaded, 29k miles, mint. $10,900.248-642-8492

FORD EXPLORER XLT 1994. 4x4, 1 owner, loaded, 95K, $5200. 734 462-1272

734-421-5700

MOUNTAINEER 1999 every option, very low miles, small down, $139/mo. No cosigner needed. 0AC. TYME SALES 734-455-5566

EXPLORER 1994 4x4, newer tires, cd, remote start,- exc. cond. $4,60Q. 734-422-0169

GMC 2002 Yukon SLT, 3/4 ton, 4x4. white, 8.11. V-8, 28 000 miles, loaded, $30,980.

jmmmmk 734*525-0900

GMC JIMMY 1999 SLT. 78K, sunroof, fully loaded, sharp, extended warranty avail., $9900. (248) 349-0879 ron-frenchieb@aol.com

MOUNTAINEER 2002 AWD, sage metallic, loaded, $20,980.

JOHN ROOM BUICK 734*525-0900

RENDEZVOUS 2002 CX, f ront wheel drive, chestnut brown, leather/cioth, $13,980.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734*525-0900

GRAND CHEROKEE 1994 Laredo, 6 cylinder, extended warranty, exc. cond. , $4000/best. 734 729-3711

JEEP 2001 Cherokee Limited, moon, leather, reduced, won ' t last, $19,998.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993 Ltd, 6 cyl , green, $4,200/best. (248) 642-2825

LAND ROVER 1998 Discovery LE V8I, white/tan,-well main-tained $15,000.248-650-3138

MOUNTAINEER 1998 Pacific green, V6,4.0L, t ow pkg, opts, exc.cond. 52K. Just detailed. $9950. 248-656-1747

RENDEZVOUS 2002 CXL, AWD, every op t ion , 17K miles, maroon, sunroof , chromes. $23,980.

JOHN ROGIH BUICK 734-525-0900

RODE0 1998 LS, 4x4, 6 cylin-der, low miles, fu l l power, sil-ver. $9,490.

JOHN ROGIN BUKIK 734-525*0900

TRAIL BLAZER 2003 LS, bronze mis t , loaded. 900 miles, $21,980.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734-525*0900

BMW 2003 M3 Convertible Imola red, sharp. Serious only. $52,900/best. (586) 242-4480

•1995- 325- I convert-ible, mint cond., 72k miles. $12,900. 734-667-4114

Corvette 1982 • low miles, loaded, $16 ,000 /best. (313) 563-7078 after 12 noon.

CORVETTE 1985 4+3 LT1, manual t ransmiss ion, black, sharp! $8500. 248-650-3138

CORVETTE 1908 Convertible 6 spd, 18K, pewter, ali options $29,900. 248-540-4425

CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE 2001 Triple black, 6 speed, 7500 miies, clean, win ter stored. $39,500.

248-723-9252

MERCEDES 1973 220D No rust, looks great, $2,900.

248-569-6814

1980 450SL Con-vertible w/hardtop, 130K, good cond, $9000. 586-786-2116

1989 560SL Slack pearl/tan, 60k, 2 tops, mint cond., $23,800.248-626-0778

MERCEDES 1999 CLK430 AMG, black coupe, winter wheels, 44K, warranty. $30,500. 734-207-1767

Mercedes 2002 C230 Coupe -leather, manual, Bose, 27,500 mi. $21,750. (248) 723-5970

MERCEDES BENZ 1999 E320 AWD, exc cond., 35K, loaded + Bose, sunroof, phone, heated seats, $26,000. 248-486-6561

MERCEDES, 1998 SLK - Red, 8200 miles, loaded. $35,000. MERCDES, 1989 300E -Silver, moonroof , leather, 92K miles, $9500. 248-608-0718

MERCEDES-2000 CLK 320, asking $24 ,000 . 734-595-0035

PORSCHE 1999 2 Dr., air, alarm, pi, cruise, CD, anti-lock brakes, pw, ps, am-fm stereo, leather. $29,000. 248-894-5059

PORSCHE 911 Coupe 1987-red, black leather, spoilers, 16" fuchs, sunroof , loaded. 89K, $24,900. 248-475-8831

PORSHE 1984, 944 - red, power, auto. 28,000 original mi. $6500/best. 248-231-5810

STEALTH 1993 - ES. Red, 5 spd, very good cond, 1 owner, $5000 f i rm. (734) 591-6819

Subaru Forester 2002 - Blue, auto, AWD, 29K, A/C, pw/pl. $14,000. 734-718-8110.

Antique/classic auto storage. Heated, safe, secure. Seasonally & yearly. Northville. (734) 502-0949

CADILLAC 1955: Fully restored. Everyth ing new. $15,000/best. 734-729-3711

Cadillac 1956 Sedan De Ville 4 door, hardtop, 60k odome-ter, fami ly "pet", must go. $5,000/best. 734-434-3844

CADILLAC 1984 Eldorado, mint cond., 70k mi., 6k mi. on new engine, new air, $5000/best. 313-531-8679

CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1975 White convert ible, V3, exc cond. $8000 248-545-1391

MG Midget 1966 Red, new top/seats/many parts. Runs fine. $2800. 248-478-9882

MUSTANG 1966 289 rebuilt t rans/engine, $7000/best . Must sell. 734-261-0761

PORSCHE 356, 1956, com-pletely restored, 1962 engine, shows quality. $26,500. Call Doug at 248-851-2600

CENTURY 1998 Custom, 1 owner wi th everything. $6995

CRESTWOOD DODGE 734421-5700

CENTURY-1990 Ok. Blue, clean, 107k, air, pwr., V-6, cruise. $1295. Sold

CENTURYS 2003 3 to choose, loaded, fu l l factory warranty, f rom $11,980,

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734-525>0900

Chevy 1955 - 350/375 hp, fresh restoration, $24,500.

734) 635-6948

CHEVY C-10 1956 283 V8, 78K, all original, runs great. $1300. 313-530-3255.

CHEVY IM PAL A 1968 SS Convert ible, b ig block, 4 speed, black/red. $9900.

(248) 486-9179

CUTLASS-1967 55K orignat mi les, semi- restored. $5000/best. 313-541-6612

ELDORADO'S 1983, 2 southern cars, needs repair. $2900/best. (248) 426-9812

FORD 1923 (T) BUCKET Glass, 350, supercharged, double pump Holly, auto w/qu ick shift, $16,500. 248-535-7121

FORD GALAXIE 1965 Con-vertible. 352 V8, 70K, good cond, $6500. (810) 636-6221

FORD GALAXY 1965 - 390, black/black, 69K miles, original paint. $4500. (248) 347-6089

MERCURY COUGAR XR71957 Beautiful cond. , 3rd owner. $5000. (734) 453-2251

Mercury Marquis Restored 1978 Wagon, Must See! $3400. 734-722-4446

LESABRE 1993 custom, black cherry, 1 oner, 30,000 miles, loaded, $5,995.

734-525*0900

LESABRE 1993 Full power, exc. cond., Southern car, 95k, asking $3,850. 734-453-0555

LESABRE 1999 Custom, white, 1 owner, 22,000 miies, loaded, $9,950.

JOFFLT ROBIN BUICK 734-525-0900

REATTA 1991 Air, auto, CD, sunroof, leather, very good. 92K, $7900. (734) 641-3961

REGAL 1994 97K, white, 2 dr., runs good, $330G/best. (248) 476-8639

RIVIERA 1991 Coupe, f rom or ig inal owner, moonroo f , leather & more! Asking $1950. 248-496-2277

RIVIERA 1995 White w/tan, 1 owner, exc. cond., new tires.

734,455-5665

Roadmaster 1995 estate wagon. Loaded. Great shape. $6500 f i rm. 248-642-3280

SKYLARK 1992 2 door, inher-ited AZ car, 100k, exc. cond., V6, $3,000. 734-662-0947

LIMO 1991, 4 door, 6 pas-senger, very clean. New vinyl top, iow miles. One owner. $9500 734-777-3232

CAMARO 2002 Z-28 35th Anniversary Edition, biack, leather, T-tops, auto, $20,995.

CRESTWOOD DODGE 734-421-5700

CAMAR0-1989 RS, V-8, Black, 89k, good cond. S2700/best. 734-323-9692

C A S H Dealer witl sell on cosignment or pay cash for your used car. TYME SALES 734-455-5566

CAVALIER 1994, 2 dr. looks/runs great, 49K, 5 spd., $2850/best. 248-231-5810

CORSICA 1996 - 4 door, V6, auto, cold air, 170k, gray, reli-able. $2500. 734-276-5924

IMPALA 2000. 46K, white, 1 owner, extended warranty, new brakes, very clean. $9700. (734) 728-5350

IMPALA 2003 silver, ful l facto-ry warranty, loaded, $14,480.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734-525-0900

LUMINA 1996, good cond. ac needs work, $375Q/best Cali J im 734-427-9353.

MALIBU 2083 LS, maroon 4,000 miles, leather, loaded $13,980.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734-525-0900

300M, 2001 s i lvermist , charcoal leather, immaculate cond. Small down, $161/mo. Why lease when you can own? TYME SALES 734-455-5566

USER 1991 - 2 door, 16-valve, 120k, 5 speed. $1500.

Call (734) 276-5924

LEBARON 1988 GTC, 2.2 turbo, convert, great shape, ,99k, $1850 248-477-3234

LHS 2000 leather, moon, CD, no*

734421-5700

SEBRING 1998 JXI, convert-ible, 48k. estate car, $4900 f i rm. 734-455-0684

SEBRING 2002 LXi, V6, leather, loaded, 7000 mi. $16,000/best (248) 723-9632

SEBRING 2003 LXI, red, tan leather, 9K, moon, $17,800.

F o x HSSS& C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740

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CARAVAN 1994 Air. Auto , cruise, ps, am-fm stereo. 88k miles, l ight blue exterior. $2,200,734-657-0311

INTREPID 1994 looks great, runs better. All power. 120 mi. $2250. 734-427-3315

NEW YORKER- 1987, Leather seats "Its talks". 71k, $2400/f i rm. 248-553-0074

SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 1997, Black, exc. cond. , power everything, factory cd changer, tires recently new. $7,950. (248) 642-4980. ms865@comcast.net

AVENGER 1997 6 cylinder, auto, loaded, $5,995.

CRESTWOOD DODGE 734-421-5700

INTREPID 1999 SE, fu l ly loaded, silver, $8;995.

CRESTWOOD DODGE 734-421-5700

INTREPID 2003, teen miles, choose f rom 4, $13,995.

734-421-5700

INTREPID ES 1994 • White, 77K ml., drives & handles great. $4000. (734) 261-7149

INTREPID ES 1998 89K, leather, fu l l power, $7200/best. (248) 476-8639

NEON 1997 - 4 door, blue, 5 speed, 130k, sunroof. $2900. Call anytime 734-276-5924

NEON 2001 • 25K, 4 door, auto, red, CD, clean. $5995. Call anytime 734-276-5924

NEON 2002 SE, $9,995.

CRESTWOODDODGE 734-421-5700

AVENGER 1997: Good cond. Power moonroof , 11 OK, $3900. (734) 502-5920

NEON 2003 4 dr., 11K, fu l l warranty, $10,888.

Fox Hills C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740

NEON 2003, low teen mites, choose f rom 3, $10,995.

734-421-5700

SPIRIT 1994 4 door, auto-matic, air, clean. $2500.

734-453-5237

STRATUS 2001 SE 4 dr., auto, fu l l power, $9,995.

CRESTWOODDODGE 734421-5700

STRATUS 2002 SE full power, choose f rom 6, $11,995.

CRESTWOODDODGE 734421-5700

CASH Dealer will sell on cosignment or pay cash for your used car. TYME SALES 734-455-5566

CONTOUR 1995 4 cyl, air, auto, moonroo f , pw/p l ,

i, (734)425-5413

CONTOUR 1995 Runs great, new exhaust & s t ru ts , $2200/best. (734) 776-7023

CROWN VICTORIA 1999 loaded, leather, new cond, 37K, $10,990. 734-453-3956

ESCORT 1993 4 DR WAGON, runs & looks great, new ttres. Asking only $1950. Select Auto 248-851-2277

ESCORT 1995 LX - well main-tained, runs perfect, only 66K, $3200/best. 734-453-7783

ESCORT ZX2 1998 75K, CD, 5 speed, air, mint, $3500/best.

Must sell. (734) 422-3504

EXPLORER 1994 XLT, 4x4, loaded, looks/runs great, 137k mi, $3500/best. 248-267-9855

EXPLORER 2002 4x2 XLS, like new, $16,100.

734-637-7796

FOCUS 2080 35k, power w in-dows & locks, cruise, air, $8,700. 734-425-5413

FOCUS 2001 Wagon, silver, 22,000 miles, ful l power, like new, $8,980.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734*525-0900

FORD F-350 1997 • Diesel Powerstroke. Dually. Ext. cab Clean. $7800. (313) 794-1759

MUSTANG 1997, auto, air, dark blue, $6999

E SALES TYME 734-455-5566

MUSTANG 1995 Cobra - 9000 original miles, Mystic paint, changes colors. Black leather, $16,500. 734-626-0803

MUSTANG 1999 yel low, loaded, V6, 5 speed, 28k, super clean, $10,500/best.

734-397-8662

MUSTANG 2000 GT - dark red, 4.6L, manual, 26K miles, loaded, excellent cond., $15,200 (734) 394-1655

MUSTANG 2001 GT, Conv-ertible, mint cond. Loaded, low mi. $16,200. (810) 220-1481

MUSTANG 2003 2 dr., V-6, auto, 1600 miles, $15,995.

CRESTWOOD DODGE 734-421-57S8

TAURUS 1998 SE - auto, air, yr. warranty available. $3399.

TYME SALES 734-455-5566

TAURUS 2000 SE • dark burgundy, charcoal leather,, power moonroof, $5900. TYME SALES 734-455-5566

TAURUS 1902- Wagon, 98K, power, leather, good cond.

$3500/best. (248) 642-3532

TAURUS 1993 Stat ion Wagon, light blue, .loaded, low, low miles! First $3,995 takes!

TAURUS 1994 Good cond., new t i res, battery, CD, $1500/best. 313-533-9113

TAURUS 1994 Good cond., new t i res, battery, CD, $1500/best. 313-533-9113

CAPRI 1992 Convertible. 1 owner, 84K, special edition w/factory tonneau cover. New t ires, top, battery & belts. Stored many winters. $2000,

810-629-1726.

TAURUS 1999 Great cond, remote start, new brakes/ tires. $3800. 734-367-3095

CAPRI 1992 Convertible. 1 owner, 84K, special edition w/factory tonneau cover. New t ires, top, battery & belts. Stored many winters. $2000,

810-629-1726. TAURUS 1999 4 Dr., air, Auto, pi, cruise, pw, Fuli service his-tory, ps, a m - f m stereo. Cassette, 54 ,000 Miles, 2 Owners, White Exterior/Biue Interior, well kept, $6,995.

248-302-0990

CAPRI 1992 Convertible. 1 owner, 84K, special edition w/factory tonneau cover. New t ires, top, battery & belts. Stored many winters. $2000,

810-629-1726. TAURUS 1999 4 Dr., air, Auto, pi, cruise, pw, Fuli service his-tory, ps, a m - f m stereo. Cassette, 54 ,000 Miles, 2 Owners, White Exterior/Biue Interior, well kept, $6,995.

248-302-0990

COUGAR 2000 Air, CD, many extras. 56K, $8500/best.

(734) 464-7223

TAURUS 1999 4 Dr., air, Auto, pi, cruise, pw, Fuli service his-tory, ps, a m - f m stereo. Cassette, 54 ,000 Miles, 2 Owners, White Exterior/Biue Interior, well kept, $6,995.

248-302-0990 GRANO MARQUIS 2001 LS beige metall ic, 8,000 miles loaded, $17,980.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734-525-0800

TAURUS WAGON 1999 Exc. cond., loaded. $6500. (734) 455-6578 after 6pm.

GRANO MARQUIS 2001 LS beige metall ic, 8,000 miles loaded, $17,980.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734-525-0800 TAURUS, 1995. 44K, V6,

power seat, tilt, cruise, air, exc. cond. $4,000. 734-427-2105

GRANO MARQUIS 2001 LS beige metall ic, 8,000 miles loaded, $17,980.

JOHN ROGIN BUICK 734-525-0800 TAURUS, 1995. 44K, V6,

power seat, tilt, cruise, air, exc. cond. $4,000. 734-427-2105 GRANO MARQUIS- 1993

very good cond., many new parts, up to date maintenance-Must seel $3000. SOLD!

TAURUS- 1995, 72k, wel l maintained, leather interior, cd piayer. $3900. 248-643-9347

GRANO MARQUIS- 1993 very good cond., many new parts, up to date maintenance-Must seel $3000. SOLD!

TAURUS- 1995, 72k, wel l maintained, leather interior, cd piayer. $3900. 248-643-9347 MYSTIQUE 1998LS- Green

V6, manual, 4 door, 64K miies loaded, clean, $5,600.

(734) 394-1655

TAURUS-1999- SE, V-6, exec, cond, 41 k, loaded, extended warranty. $8200,

734-722-6177

MYSTIQUE 1998LS- Green V6, manual, 4 door, 64K miies loaded, clean, $5,600.

(734) 394-1655

TAURUS-1999- SE, V-6, exec, cond, 41 k, loaded, extended warranty. $8200,

734-722-6177 MYSTIQUE 1998 LS V6, auto moon roof , ABS,CD,leather 45.5K. $6695,(248) 851-1637

THUNOERBIRD 2002 Premier Edition - Red, 2 tops, 5800 miles $33,500. 248-553-6667

MYSTIQUE 1998 LS V6, auto moon roof , ABS,CD,leather 45.5K. $6695,(248) 851-1637

THUNOERBIRD 2002 Premier Edition - Red, 2 tops, 5800 miles $33,500. 248-553-6667 SABLE 2000

ACCORD 1990100,000 miles, PS, PB, PW, air, 5 speed. $2500. 248-476-6205

ACCORD-1999 LX, well main-tained, Black, 95k, new tires. $9500. 734-634-1666

CIVIC 2001 EX Red, all power, moonroof. $10,500.

(734) 591-0799

ELANTRA 2002 GLS, 19,000 miles, auto, loaded, $9,980.

JOHN RGGFN BUICK 734-525*0900

XK8 Sport Coupe 2000 Only 5800 mi, immaculate, 1 owner. Silver exterior, black interior. GPS & 18" wheels. Reduced $42,900/best. (248) 644-6713

CHEROKEE 1998 Sport, black 4x4, loaded, 63K, $7,288.

Fox Hills

C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740

CHEROKEE-1999- Execellent plus, loaded, ali opt ions, new tires & brakes. Mus t see! $8950. 313-881-6842

GRANO CHEROKEE 2002 Laredo, 4wd, 6 cyl , 4.0L, auto, 26k, air, leather, loaded, $18,940. 248-865-7555

GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 Limited, leather, moon, 6 cylinder, $21,995.

Fox Hills C h r y s l e r - J e e p

(734) 455-8740

JEEP 2000 Wrangler Sport,black, V-6, 6 cylinder, CD changer, $14,995.

CRESTWOODDODGE 734-421-5700

Wrangler 1994 - runs/looks exc. Lots of new updates, $6,500/best. (734) 421-0910

WRANGLER 1998 Black, 5 speed,4 cyl,soft top, tinted, 31" tires, $7,500. 734-432-0671

Continental 1996 - leather, low miies, immaculate. Must see! $6,980. 734-641-7978

CONTINENTAL 2001 Low miles, leather. Reduced to $16,995

CRESTWOODDODGE 734421-5700

MARK VI11990 Red, loaded exc, cond., Low mi., $3995 (248) 333-2936

TOWN CAR 1979 Collector Series, 70K, 1 owner, clean, runs good. $3500

248-478-2013

TOWN CAR 1987 - triple black, 5."0V8, 120k, runs good. $900. (734) 276-5924

MIATA 1995, LTD Edition, 25K, meriot/ tan, $9000.

(248) 349-9048

MIATA 2001 - Exc. cond, loaded, $13,000/best.

Call (734) 427-9114

'00 Focus Zx 3 K!PACLEAN

'6,995 1 '00 Ford Explorer XLT

•1X4, LOADED, LEATHER, MOON $ 1 0 , 9 9 5

'01 Ford Focus SE AITO, LOADED, VERY CL£AN

'7,345 '01 M u s t a n g LX

All POWER 15K

* \ 1 , 9 9 5

'01 Sa turn SL2 AUTO, LOADED, DRIVES NEW

S 7 , 9 9 5

01 Ford F-150 C M SHAPE, VERY CLEAN, 7JK WARRANTY

* 1 1 , 9 9 5

'99 E-150 XLT8 PASS. VAN EXCELLMCONDITION 5 8 , 9 9 5

' 0 2 M u s t a n g Conv. LOWED, LOW ON MILES, VERY CLEAN

' 1 6 . 9 9 5

0 0 Taurus SEL LOWMILES, LEATHER, MOON

' 9 . 6 8 8

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Toyota Camry h a s been t h e indisputable leader in c a r sales in t h e U.S. for a f ew years now ~ keeping H o n d a Accord a n d especially Ford Taurus well back in its rear-view mi r ro r — and there are several rea-sons for its No. 1 posit ion. They boil down to t h e fact t ha t , a t a very reasonable price for a nicely p u t together , h igh-mileage car t ha t performs reliably, C a m r y is p u r e vanilla.

T h e bes t t h ing abou t Toyota Camry, though, is t h a t it isn't plain vanilla. It's more like f rench vanilla o r vanilla bean - predictable, bu t with some extras t h a t m a k e t h e experience of driving, and presumably owning, a Camry m o r e of a delight t han you might expect .

That ' s especially t r u e fo r the 2 0 0 3 version of Camry, which br ings a year's ref inement of the all-n e w C a m r y tha t w a s in t roduced for the 2 0 0 2 mode l year. A longer wheelbase brought significantly increased rear-seat legroom in the new version; and o n t h e outside, t h e new look is taller and qui te r ounded , n o t as organic as many o ther cur ren t m o d -els. For 2004 , expect again only small ref inements as Toyota focuses its new-produc t firepower on invad-i n g o the r segments of the American market . A n d besides, why toy too m u c h with the best-seller? , Canary's suggested retail prices begin at a round $ 1 9 , 0 0 0 a n d proceed on u p into t h e low $20,OOOs, so t h e car presents itself as a bargain at any level. Mileage in t h e city is a robus t 23 per gallon, and on t h e highway it's a n as tounding 32 miles per gallon -a palpable advantage dur ing this spur t of record-h igh gasoline prices.

A few o the r par t iculars about Camty s tand out as well, including some little things. First, there are two 12-volt outlets t h a t a re accessible in the f ron t pas-senger compar tmen t , giving Camry a leg up in con-venience on m a n y vehicles t h a t cost twice as much ; also u p f ron t are a variety of bins and containers t ha t capably give driver and even f ront passenger slots for

Toyota Camry, a reasonable price and a delight to drive.

cell phones , sunglasses, d ig i ta l -camera bags — j u s t about anyth ing they typically wou ld b r ing wi th t h e m into t h e car, except maybe fo r a purse.

One of the features I en joy mos t abou t Camry is the elegantly s imple a n d func t iona l design of its cli-mate controls. Now, th is doesn ' t s eem like someth ing to fixate on. But given the f rus t ra t ions I've f o u n d with fiddling wi th downr igh t confus ing cl imate con-trols in m o r e expensive vehicles, especially those with LED screens, t h e Camry delivers a b r ea th of f resh air (or hea ted air, or a i r -condi t ioned air) in this depar tment . T h e r e are s imply t h r e e big knobs facing the driver or passenger, wi th in easy range in t h e middle of t h e dashboard . \

A n d they control func t ions in a sensible way: the lef t -hand k n o b controls f a n speed, a n d if you w a n t to recirculate in ternal air, you s imply p u s h t i e bu t ton ; the middle one controls t h e t empera tu re , a n d push-ing it t u rns air condi t ioning o n or off; and t h e one on the r ight directs whatever you've got f lowing to t h e r ight zones of t h e car, wi th t h e rear -def ros t b u t t o n in the middle. Priceless.

But m o r e t h a n that , Camry offers an overall enjoyable driving and r iding experience. T h e 2.4-liter, four-cylinder liter engine in t h e LE version tha t I drove wasn ' t a speed b u r n e r by any means , b u t it was very responsive and plenty powerfu l fo r all

everyday driving s i tuat ions. T h e car h a n d l i n g tightly enough and absorbed b u m p s very well. It's a perfect Goldilocks car: Everything was j u s t right, n o t too m u c h in ei ther direct ion. A n d its pe r fo rmance was smooth , underscor ing w h y Toyota is t h e be s t in t h e world at put t ing fo r th th i s k ind of package.

Inside, too, t h e car is p len ty comfor table . Seat cushioning is more t h a n adequa te , as is rear -passen-ger room. T h e dashboa rd is relatively plain, wi th n o large curved surfaces, a n d is set relatively h igh. Layout of controls of all sorts , n o t j u s t c l imate con-trol, is logical and clear. T h e only n i t I wou ld pick wi th operat ing controls is t h a t it is far too difficult to tell before you take off w h e t h e r you've got t h e car in Drive or not, because t h e t iny red indica tor t h a t tells you w h a t gear you're in is way too small - even for people wi th good eyesight!

M y only other compla in t - a n d it's a wholly sub-jective mat te r - is t h a t w h e n i t c ame to t h e exterior . looks depar tment , C a m r y wouldn ' t have h a d to end u p so, well, vanilla, and it still could be t h e best-sell-ing vehicle, The styling could a t bes t chari tably be called "classic," a n d h ighe r -end versions of Camry have doodads such as fog l amps .

But overall, Camry is w h a t it is supposed t o be. Pass the h o t fudge.

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The University Musical Society, is set to kick off its 125th season with more than 70 performances, including internationally renowned-dance companies, theater and chamber ensembles.

Taiwan's U Theatre, a the-atrical drumming group, opens the season outdoors at sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Sara Billman, director of Marketing and Communications for UMS, said the 2004 season is unique for several reasons — most notably for the milestone anniversary the society is cele-brating this year.

" [The] 125th season demonstrates the longevity of the arts and also their impor-tance in people's lives," said Billman,

"The season's major high-lights include a seven-concert celebration of the 300 th anniversary of St. Petersburg, Russia - programmed in con-junction with a University-wide festival celebrating St. Petersburg - and the reopen-ing of Hill Auditorium after a 20-month, $38.6-million ren-ovation."

UNIQUE Established in 1988 by

Taiwan's famous actress Liu Ching-Ming, U Theatre makes its home on Laochuan Mountain on the outskirts of Taipei.

The pronunciation of the letter "U" is similar to the Chinese character meaning "excellence," and in ancient China, this letter also referred to "professional actors."

U Theatre's philosophy emphasizes an elevated quality of life and the discovery of spiritual strength through the practice of modern theater.

U Theatre will debut open-ing night at 7:44 p.m. at Nichols Arboretum and will remain in Ann Arbor in resi-dence for several days, culmi-nating in two performances of their signature work, The Sound of Ocean, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-20, in Ann Arbor's Power Center for the Performing Arts.

The Sound of Ocean is a

Two actors perform in Alexander Pushkin's 'Boris Godunov.' Performances are Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 1-2 during the University Musical Society fall event schedule.

compelling, seamless work of rhythm and movement in 100 minutes. The work's five sec-tions are animated by a the-atrical, tension devoid of explicit narrative, b u t pro-pelled by rhythms beat out on temple bells, gongs and drums.

Wi th the special opening night performance by U Theatre to launch the 2 0 0 4 season, the remainder of the programming will not disap-point:

• A command performance by Cecilia Bartoli on Feb. 20 -her first Michigan appearance since 1997

• The popular Boston Pops in a Christmas concert at Crisler Arena on Dec. 5 and the Canadian Brass in a Valentine's Day concert at Hill Auditorium.

• Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in an all-male version of Twelfth Night Nov. 18-23 and the Guthrie Theater's pro-duction of Othello, March 4-7.

• William Bolcom's m a m -moth Songs of Innocence and of Experience (in collaboration with t h e U-M School of Music) on April 8

• Seven events tha t cele-brate the 300 th anniversary of the founding of St. Petersburg, Russia.

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ence is due entirely to the St. Petersburg Festival. UMS was one of the initial par tners in planning this festival with other university units and has been working on this celebra-tion for several years," said Billman.

The St. Petersburg String Quartet , with Maxim Mogilevsky on piano, will per-form Oct. 3 at Rackham Auditorium. The program will feature music from Desyatnikov, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky.

On violin, Vadim Repin will appear with pianist Alexander Korsantia on Oct. 26 for a program including Mozart, Prokofiev and R. Strauss.

DON'T MISS Additional performances in

the St. Petersburg Series include Kirov Orchestra, Monday, Oct. 6, at Pease; Pushkin's Boris Godunov, Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, at U-M Sports Coliseum, and the St. Petersburg Capella, Thursday, Nov. 6, at St. Francis Church.

If you are looking for events the whole family will love, don't miss the Miami City Ballet (Oct. 18), the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra in a Christmas concert (Dec. 5), Wild Swan Theater - The

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What: The 125th UMS _ Season opens 7:44 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Nichols Arboretum with the pre-miere Taiwan drumming group - U Theatre. Additional performances are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 19-20, at the Power Center, Ann Arbor. Tickets: For tickets or addi-tional information, contact the University Musical Society at (734) 764-2538 or online at www.ums.org. Tickets may also be pur-chased in person at the League Ticket Office, 911 N.!

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Firebird (Dec. 13), Children of Uganda (Feb. 19) and the Lyon Opera Ballet (April 3).

Russia's most famous folk tale, The Firebird, recounts the adventures of the young Prince Ivan and his perilous journey to recover the daz-zling b u t elusive Firebird.

Billman said the 13th-annu-al family series is recom-mended for children ages 4 -12.

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youth performances dur ing the school day. We want to remind people t ha t we are sur rounded by art in our daily lives, and tha t at tending live performances is not jus t someth ing tha t adults can enjoy," said the UMS market -ing director.

Billman added that , "It's clear t ha t with the decline of arts education in the schools, we need to continue to offer opportunit ies for children to be introduced to the wonders of the performing arts."

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Chain Saw Massacre, there's over a hun-dred versions of Valentine, Wrong Turn and They. Don't remember these recent films? Well, therein lies my point. That 's why when a ho r ro r film is m a d e

wi th intelligence, ingenuity and a gen-uine sense of the scary, it's akin to throw-ing a pork chop to a gang of starving dogs. Case in point: Earlier this year, a creepy little gem called May came out in theaters.

Released on DVD about two seconds later, it is now being hailed by horror fans as the Second Coming.

As great as May is, it can't live up to that kind of hype. The original Jeepers

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Creepers, released in 2001, had a similar effect on horror film fanatics. Again, it was a strong film By shrewdly utilizing brother/sister dynamics rather than the standard boyfriend/girlfriend routine, director Victor Salva crafted the scariest first 45 minutes of any film this decade.

Unfortunately, minutes 46 th rough 9 0 went nowhere fast, bu t by then it was too late .- the Jeepers Creepers monster, The Creeper, had become horror fans ' newest Freddy Krueger. Where did h e come f rom? W h a t were his monster "rules?"

A n d most importantly, when was the sequel com-ing ou t?

Fans, the sequel is final-ly he re and you better

***• brace for the mediocre news: It's no May, b u t it's a hell of a lot better than Freddy vs. Jason.

A title card gets t h e action started: "Every 23rd spring for 23 days it gets to eat." While this title is unnecessary (this warning is repeated about 15 t imes in the film) and confusing (is this supposed t o be 2024, 23 years since the first film?), it does effectively cut t o the chase.

Fade in to a corn field in the middle of America, where a young boy named Bobby is tying scarecrows to posts. But something seems wrong with one scare-crow ... I t seems a little too lifelike...

After this grisly prelude, we are intro-duced to a school bus full of high school

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athletes on their way home f r o m winning a basketball championship. A mysterious tire blowout leaves them s t randed on a desolate highway. Even more annoying, one by one they are being plucked into the sky by a monster with a 20-foot wingspan.

Unlike its predecessor, Jeepers Creepers 2 clings to a pretty s tandard formula. Instead of two siblings, this t ime we have two dozen interchangeable idiots, all reciting t h e same goofy dialogue.

Still, there's a lot to like about Jeepers Creepers 2, and most of it can be filed under "atmosphere." There's something about sunlit terrors - see Deliverance or Children of the Corn - that 's incredibly spooky when executed correctly.

It is practically a t radi t ion in sequels to spend significant t ime explaining the monster's past . Wha t exactly are his pow-ers? Wha t is his inevitable Achilles' heel? Sadly, the very answering of these ques-tions can kill the confusion and dread that made the monster so scary in the first place.

This does not happen in Jeepers Creepers 2 (although I'd be willing to bet money tha t it happens in Jeepers Creepers 3). The Creeper remains a total mystery, l i k e the zombies in Night of the Living Dead or the alien in Predator, The Creeper is jus t there. He jus t kills people. Asking "why?" won't save your face f rom being bi t ten off, so why waste your time?

Daniel Kraus is a syndicated columnist and film-maker. info on his latest film, "Ball of Wax", can be found at www.ballofwaxmovie.com.

Theater presents slew of classic gems BY K E V I N BROWN

STAFF WRITER

When Bogie and Bacall ruled and not Ben and Jen, movie-going was a magic, passionate experience.

For a night out in the city, men donned coats and ties and women their best dress-es. They took seats in theaters sometimes designed to follow exotic Oriented or Latin themes. Grandeur and fine architectural detail ruled, in the days before mighty megaplexes and cigar-box theaters.

Inspired by the more elegant movie-going experience, backers of the restored 75-year-old Redford Theater present a new season of classic movies starting Sept 12-13 with the silent film classic Metropolis.

Other films this season include Casablanca, named in some film critics polls as the best ever.

Redford Theater volunteer George McCann, 76, a retired electronics business manager, recalls seeing Casablanca in 1943 as an usher at the Michigan Theater at Bagley and Grand River downtown. 'We

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filled the house every night. It ran for sever-al weeks."

The film cost 95 cents for a ticket to an evening show and 60 cents for a matinee. A box of popcorn was 10 cents.

Redford Theater fans say the showing of the futuristic 1926 silent film Metropolis

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Babe: Pig in the City is a great movie. There. I've said it. I've said it and I am not ashamed.

I know, I know, great movies are sup-posed to be about love and death and suf-fering and redemption with healthy doses of various dysfunctions thrown in as well. They're not, generally speaking, supposed to be about the trials and tribulations of a talking pig. But then, this is no ordinary talking pig movie.

Released in 1998, Babe: Pig in the City is t h e sequel to the beloved and Oscar-winning Babe, but it is really nothing like the gentle, amusing, bucolic original.

As you may or may not recall, Babe concludes with Babe the Pig's stun-ning victory in a sheepdog trial. The sequel picks up literally where the origi-nal left off, and we see Babe and Farmer Hoggett returning home in tri-u m p h after their great adventure together.

Soon enough, trouble in the form of evil bankers comes to the Hoggett homestead, and Babe and Mrs. Hoggett are forced to go into the city to try and make enough money at the State Fair to prevent the bankers f rom foreclosing on their home.

It is here that the film takes a tu rn into the fantastically surreal, as Babe and Mrs. Hoggett venture into an urban landscape tha t is absolutely unique in the history of film and which might best be described, in Hollywood-ese, as Dali meets Disney.

Babe and Mrs. Hoggett are pu t up in a home that caters to a rather special clien-tele: specifically, animals that have been

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Beyond that , there are three mice who work as a k ind of Greek Chorus as events unfold, and a homicidal bull terrier who is out to kill Babe and who philosophizes about his brutal nature by explaining, "A murderous shadow lies hard across my soul."

If all this sounds as if it might be a bit much for your average 6-year old, well, it

is. In truth, this film is no more for children than George Orwell's Animal Farm is a good bedtime story for little Johnny.

Indeed, you would be well-advised to know that the two Babe films are both directed by Australian George Miller who, aside f rom the Babe films, is best known for his contributions to the Mad Max series of films starring Mel Gibson.

Narrated in inimitable style by Roscoe Lee Browne, Babe: Pig in the City is beau-tifully directed, makes superb use of music (e.g. an exceptionally well-choreo-graphed chase scene takes place to the strains of Madame Butterfly), and has jaw-dropping special effects and anima-tronics, yet they all serve to underline what is a simple yet profound story.

Am I overstating_the case here? Well, consider this. In .1998, when it came to Oscar night, Hollywood was all abuzz over two films: Saving Private Ryan and Shakespeare in Love.

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should be a series highlight, because the theater's iull-size, built-in organ will be put to the use it was intended for - to accom-pany silent films.

'Young people come in and say they've never heard such a sound," said Peggy Grimshaw, active with the Motor City Theatre Organ Society, which bought the theater in the 1980s. "It's not like a church organ, it has so much more to it. I t is thrilling when they play a march

or one of those beautiful old songs. It's a live sound, it's invigorating."

Back in the day, silent film dis-tributors would send along a score to be played in "die theater as the movie was projected. "Sometimes if they didn't send it, they'd have to figure out what songs to play for crying scenes, races, horses gallop-ing."

The Redford Theater, at 17360 Lasher in1 Old Redford, opened in 1928 - one year before sound movies took over from their silent predecessors.

As "talkies" took over, organs were only played before movies

and during intermissions, if at all. The organ society was formed in

the 1960S, as many theater organs were being demolished along with older theaters. The group offered to remove the organs and install them in schools.

The Redford Theater organ has a three-keyboard console. Wires run to two chambers flanking the stage, where louvered doors open and orchestral sounds are replicat-ed.

The organ is typically played during the movie intermission for 20 minutes, and also as people are leaving the theater at the end.

To restore the theater's Oriental look, McCann is among a group of volunteers working to restore sten-cil patterns on organ chambers. They're also restoring the paint scheme - sponged green and brown over a cream background, with imitation wood-grain designs throughout the theater.

Stars on the ceiling - actually recessed light bulbs - have been restored. New seats were installed two years ago in the 1,600-seai theater.

"We're bringing it bad?; to its splendor" McCann said. "It's very heartwarming, very gratifying."

Coming soon... • Sept. 12-13: Metropolis, 1926 silent classic about the future, $4. • Sept. 26,27: It Happened One Night. starring Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable, $3. • Oct. 4: Comedian and theater organ-ist Stan Kann, $10. • Oct. 10-11: CasaWanca starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart, $3. • Oct 18:5th Annual Boogie Woogie Festival, 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at . Ticket Plus and Meijer locations, or by calling 800-585-3737. • Oct. 24-25: Double Feature Halloween Special with Forbidden Planetani Them, $4.

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YOUTH THEATER

Marquis Theatre Goldilocks and the Three Bears, 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 13-14. $7.50, 135 E. Main St. Northville, not recom-mended for children under 3. (248) 349-8110.

PuppetArt Detroit Puppet Theatre, grand opening of sixth season. Season opens with Turtle Island, 2 p.m. every Saturday. $5 children, $7 adults, (313) 961-7777. Fiddler on the Roof Main Stage Theatre Guild presents Fiddler on the Roof at the Livonia Mall Sept. 11-13 and 18-20 at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults and $6 for stu-dents/seniors. Call (586) 344-7774.

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Mark Ttoain Actor Hai Hotbrook will bring his 'Mark Twain Tonight' show to Dearborn's Ford Community & Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets cost $43, $39 and $33. Cail the center at (313) 943-2354. Proceeds will help support a Westland-based community foundation called SPARK (Sports, Parks and Recreation for Kids).

Players Guild of Dearborn The PGD announces its 76th season. Heaven Can Wait runs Sept. 12-13,19-21, 26-28. Sept. 21 and 28 are Sunday mati-nees at 2:30 p.m. All other performanc-es begin at 8 p.m. Chicago run Nov. 7-8, 14-16,21-23,29-30. Nov. 16,23 and 20 begin at 2 p.m. Others at 8 p.m. Funny Money runs Jan. 9-10,16-18,23-25. Jan. 18 and 25 2:30 p.m. others 8 p.m. Marvin's Room runs March 5-6,12-14,20-21. March 14 and 212:30 p.m. others 8 p.m. On The Town runs April 30, May 1,7-9,14-16,21-23. May 9,16 and 23 at 2:30 p.m. others at 8 p.m. Call (313) 581-TKTS for tickets or visit www.playersguild-ofdearborn.org

The Detroit Ensemble Theatre Come see the opening of the area's brand-new theatre. The Detroit Ensemble Theatre will offer a season of different, moving and unique plays on Detroit's east side. The inaugural production is Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, a roman-tic drama from the Oscar-winning writer of Moonstruck, John Patrick Shanley, at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Additional show dates are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept.-19 and 20, and Sept. 26 and 27; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 and 28. Tickets are $12. Call (586) 790-5666 for more information or to order tickets. The Detroit Ensemble Theatre is located at 25213A Gratiot Road, just north of 10 Mile Road, in Roseviile.

Clarkston Village Players Grace and Giorie by Tom Ziegler, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, through Sept. 14, Clarkston Village Players' Depot Theatre. $10 Thursday & Sunday, $12 Friday-Saturday, (248) 625-8811, www.clark-stonvillageplayers.org

Fisher Theatre Kiss Me Kate, through Sept. 21, curtain 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 3011W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, $32-$59.50, (248) 645-6666, (313) 872-1000 or www.nederlan-derdetroit.com

THEATER AUDITIONS

Village Players Stage Door, comedy. 7 p.m. register, 7:30 p.m. audition, Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 29-30, 21 women, 7 men (some roles dou-bled), 34660 Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Performances weekends

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Chris Sullivan stars in Rob Becker's 'Defending the Caveman,' a solo comedy about the ways men and women struggle to relate, through Sunday at Meadow Brook Music Festival. Performances at 8 p.m. each night. Tickets at $39.50 and $25 pavil-ion and $15 lawn available at Palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre box offices and ail Ticketmaster centers. Call (248) 645-6666 to charge tickets.

Nov. 14-23, (248) 244-2666 Youth Theatre, Farmington Hills

Annie, open auditions, grades 1-12,6-10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Costick Center, Sharon Hall, 28600 W.11 Mile Road,

< Farmington Hills, show dates: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23, $115 registration fee. (248) 473-1800.

Wizard of Oz Auditions for "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" will be held at the Marguis Theater (135 E. Main Street) in Northville for adults at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Cold reading and must prepare a song. Accompanist provided. For children ages 8-16 6 p.m. Performers must sing "Do, Re, Ml" from the Sound of Music. Accompanist will be provided.' Performers must also read a poem no longer than 90 seconds which does not have to be memorized. Call (248) 349-8110.

Annie Try out in the junior version of the musi-cal Annie. Open auditions 6-10 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Costick Center, Shannon Hall in FarmingtonHills. Show dates are Fri.- • • Sun. Nov. 21-23. Children cast in the per-formance will need to pay a registration fee of $115 (includes costumes).

ART CLASSES

Ceramic study group The Mid-States Ceramic Study Group will meet at 7:30'p.m. Sept. 17 at the Dearborn Historical Society Museum (915 Brady). Program: "Frank Bischoff, China Painter," worked in Detroit and California. Presenter is Christine Crowe, museum staffer. Public is welcome. Call (248)646-4724.

PCCA Art classes Let your creative spirit flourish with classes offered at Paint Creek Center for the Arts including Drawing, Painting, Clay Wheel and Hand Building, Black/White Photography, Watercolor and Life Drawing. Classes run Sept. 15-Nov.22. Call (248) 651-4110 or visit www.pccart.org

DANCE

Country Western Country Western Dance sponsored by Wolverine Silverspur Dancers will meet Sept. 13 at the Italian Cultural Center, 28111 Imperial Drive, south Of 12 Miie. Doors open at 7 p.m., lessons at 7:30 p.m. open dancing from 8-11:30 p.m. Call Diane (586) 573-0668. $10. E-mail dlj@comcast.net

Scottish Country Scottish Country Dancing lessons begin their season Thursdays in Sept. at 7 p.m. at Madison Heights United Methodist Church. $4. First night free. No partner required. Call (248) 637-2824 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Michigan Classic Ballet Company Scholarship Auditions 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22. No previous dance experience • is necessary and the-winner(s) will get a chance to perform on stage in The Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 13-14 at Mercy Auditorium in Farmington Hills. Dancers must be 12 years and older, two letters of recommendation are required, must bring their last report card. The Geiger Classic Ballet Academy is in Bloomfield Hills at 782 Denison Court, (248) 334-1300 or www.geigerbailet.com'

Beginners Square Dance Class Learn to square dance! No experience or partner necessary!

Every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the VFW Hall on 9 Mile Rd., just west of Telegraph Road in Southfieid. Classes begin September 15,22,29, or October 6. Come to one of these classes to sign up. Classes run Sept.-May. Your first class will be free, $3 per session thereafter. Call for more information (313) 531-3027 ' or (248) 476-7253 or visit http://squaredancemichigan.tripod.com/

Elsenhower Dance Ensemble New dance program at the Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple, West Bloomfield, starts in September, classes in jazz, tap, ballet, modern and ballroom for students of all ages, preschool class-es on Thursday afternoons, (248) 852-5850.

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The Farmington Players kick off a first full season in their new, $i:5-million the-ater with A Streetcar Named Desire Sept. 19-Oct. 11.

"We went from 173 seats to 235 very comfortable, cushy seats," said Ellen Akins, group publicity chairwoman.

They also have enough space to present a two-story set; to show Streetcar charac-ters Stella and Stanley living downstairs and Eunice and Steve living above.

"It's not only an improvement for our members to have all brand-new seats, in the wintertime it was freezing and in the summert ime it was really hot. Everything is jus t more comfortable; there's not a bad seat in the house," Akins said.

The new theater was built on the site of .the original Farmington Players Barn on 12 Mile road, between Farmington and Orchard Lake roads in Farmington Hills.

The Tennessee Williams play is one of the most popular in contemporary drama. In the first year.it was presented in New York City, Streetcar won the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony award and launched Marlon Brando, who played Stanley, as a major American icon.

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Ow Golden Pond will be presented Nov. 14-Dec. 6. This celebration of family was popularized on screen by Katherine Hepburn and Henry and Jane Fonda.

Noises O f f , Feb. 6-28, is a farce about, the disastrous run of a touring show. "It

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calls for a two-story set in the first act -that shows the f ront of a set, and in the second act, backstage," Akins said. "So the whole th ing must rotate. Again, that's something we couldn't do in our previous space."

The musical Fiddler on the Roof, April 30-May 22, features the classic songs If I Were a Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset.

This is the Players 51st season. The 125-member group holds open auditions: for plays and musicals. The new theater j was paid for through donations and gov-ernment and private grants.

"We're looking forward t o having our j. first full season," Akins said.

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Musashi in the Southfieid Town Center opened in 1985 as Michigan's first sushi bar, serving authentic sushi and sashimi, pre-pared to order by its trained Japanese chefs.

Sack then, sushi was a novelty and some-thing to be discovered by somewhat intrep-id Michiganders. Now, it seems tha t every restaurant of Asian persuasion and nearly every upscale grocery market carries sushi.

Yet, if you like sushi, the "stuff" in the plastic clam shells doesn't quite make it. You want it prepared to order. That's what you get at Musashi and a whole lot more if you're open to a Japanese cultural culinary experience.

MORE THAN SUSHI

With the sushi craze, perhaps, what Musashi does better than any place else may have been lost in the shuffle. That's authentic Japanese small-plate appetizers and noodle dishes.

Nothing preps the palate for dishes to come like Kani Su, king crab meat, sliced cucumber and seaweed with sanbai zu sauce or Gyoza, pan-fried pork dumplings, served with a spicy sesame dipping sauce, tha t make "pot stickers" seem very ordinary. Sanbai zu sauce, like all sauces and salad dressings, are made f rom scratch.

Shrimp Tenpura is taken to new heights as the noodle dish Tenpura Udon. Musashi's owner, Koji Watanabe, a very exacting man, chooses to spell the dish Tenpura with an "n" rather than "m," which is seen more often.

"In English," he explained, "it makes no difference, bu t Japanese is a character lan-guage; ten means sky and there is no mean-ing fortem."

Niku Udon is the traditional wheat noo-dle soup with beef. Gyoza Ramen gets you egg noodles with steamed Gyoza dumplings. The ultimate noodle experience is Nabeyaki Udon, a wheat noodle soup

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Musashi Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar also lets diners experience its unique and striking decor.

Chef Kenny Wee holds salmon rolls in ponzu sauce.

with shrimp tenpura, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, kamaboko fishcakes, spinach, green onion and egg, which is cooked and served in a nabeyaki udon pot.

Nabemono, tableside-cooked dishes, are priced at two orders per table and range from $11 to $45. Single supplement is $2.50. Here names get more familiar with the sliced tenderloin presentation of Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu. For thinly sliced duck and vegetables, order Kamonabe.

Along with pr ime American-raised beef, Musashi serves pr ime Washu Gyu, a cross-breed of Japanese Wagyu and American Black Angus.

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Seven or more courses, prepared utilizing a variety of cooking methods, is known as Omakase Kaiseki. It's rather like letting the

executive chef cook for you. Let h im do it. He knows what's fresh-est in the kitchen. Depending on how hungry you are or how upscale you wish the dishes to be, this ultimate, masterful prepara-tion is available at three prices: $50, $75 or $100.

Pricing at different levels of $25 and $35 also applies to Makunouchi Bento, the assort-ment of Japanese foods in a lac-quer box that's served with soup and green tea. Bento boxes usual-ly require an advance order, so stating your interest in this pres-entation is a good idea when phoning in a reservation.

Regular Sushi Bento is another one of the delicacies at Musashi Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar.

MAN AND LEGEND

According to Musashi's owners Koji and his wife, Kyoko Watanabe, always in kimono at the restaurant, the n a m e Musashi draws from legendary Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the 16th and 17th centuries.

From age 13 to 29, he was an undefeated samurai warrior. For the next 30 years, Musashi traveled Japan, perfecting his art and teaching his life principles.

"Being a samurai requires a lord," Koji explained. "Musashi was innovative for his time and wanted to do things his own way. In order to do that , however, you must be the best. That's the aim at Musashi (the restaurant)."

Eleanor Heald writes about restaurants, food, wine and spirits for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. To leave her a voice mail message, dial (734) 953-2047 on a touch-tone phone, mailbox 1864#.

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Boutari's Moschofilero $14 (mo-sko-FEEL-er-o), dubbed Moscho (mo-sko) to avoid the tongue-twister name of the grape, has caused the latest and biggest stir among white wine lovers.

It's so popular that this sassy, snappy, zesty and food-friendly pour from Boutari's vineyards in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece, could in a short time, replace pinot grigio as imported white wine of choice. No kid-ding!

The 2002 is great"with Asian food. Spread Japanese rice crackers with spicy peanut sauce, such as Vong's, for an easy appetizer.

Rub a piece of fresh fish with Nantucket Seafood Rub or other brand. Toss fish on the grill and drink some Moscho.

Nuevo Latino is hot, hot, hot. Dunk your favorite tortilla chips into some fla-vorful Tomatillo Salsa and beat the heat with a glass of Moscho.

It's also great with crusty bread dipped into rosemary-infused olive oil.

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When Sean Blackman holds his nylon string guitar,, the music overwhelms him. He closes his eyes as his handstand guitar become one.

Instrumental songs with exotic names like Cha-Cha and Naga flow from the tips of his fingers — and from his romantic heart. It's the sound of passionate Brazilian samba, traditional Armenian, fervent flamenco and American-made jazz. At Blackman's side since 1995 is fel-low acoustic guitarist John Arnold; his best friend and co-creator who he calls his brother.

The two men are known as Blackman and Arnold, a duo that creates elegant, b u t sweltering world jazz.

Listen to the music and you can feel the passion emanating from the two musicians.

"There's a few things that are truly magical in this world," Blackman said. "A

woman carrying a child is one of them, the sounds of crickets outside ... and ... music. There are moment s when you've been playing for hours and you don't even know it. That's when you realize something else took over, it's the music pouring but of your soul, it sizzles. It's magical."

On Saturday Blackman and Arnold are playing an event they call a t rue honor. They'll perform at Feigoada, sponsored by the Brazilian Culture Club of Detroit. It's a celebration of Brazilian music and food that 's open to the public and will be at the Polish Cultural Center in Troy.

They'll play with other musicians: a percussionist, d rummer and bass player working together to capture sounds of Brazil. They also create music from Spain, Armenia, West Africa and the Middle East.

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blood gets hot, it sets it on fire," Blackman said. "Samba and Bossa Nova, for m e right now, is a calling. Years ago, it was fla-menco, for two years I listened to nothing else. Then it was West African, and then Stevie Wonder. . . . It's this passion that is almost jus t too much...."

Arnold shares the same feel-ings.

"When I make music I feel like it's coming from my soul," Arnold has writ ten. "It's a gift. I'm pretty m u c h the doorway for a greater purpose, so t h e more music I write, it's jus t something else speaking through me, and the more knowledge I learned, the more eloquent my voice was, the more I could express that gift."

Blackman and Arnold are extraordinarily skilled, profes-sional musicians who have played metro Detroit's hottest clubs for years. They've per-formed on ma in stages at nearly every major festival and sold nearly 10,000 CDs locally "out of their suitcases."

They've won numerous Detroit Music Awards, complet-

Sean Blackman and John Arnold play a jazz fusion of traditional and modern music from across the-globe.

ed a nationwide tour for Borders Books & Music and play about 2 0 0 shows annually.

They've achieved this all with-out a record label backing them.

Blackman, of Clawson, started playiiig rock n' roll when he was 12. He's Armenian and always loved the traditional music, too. His mother later introduced him to flamenco and years after Brazilian music entered his life. Blackman and Arnold's love of American music is also strong. Blackman said gypsy music and the blues are similar because bo th focus on similar topics: love, poverty, ridicule and

oppression. This is a band tha t doesn't

search for work. Event organiz-ers contact them to play wed-dings, festivals, restaurants, cor-porate gigs and more. They play nightclubs like The Blue Mart ini in Birmingham and Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak. When they do, they can t ransform any white-collar suburban establish-men t into a romantic, fiery house that seems real only in more exotic lands.

"People are attracted to the passion and romance of f lamen-co music. We need tha t in our culture and in our everyday lives.

Pop music is empty. As (Arnold) told me, it's like fas t food, you can pull off the road and get it easily, but if you're willing to drive a little far ther you'll find something that 's more fulfilling."

On Blackman and Arnold's three CDs, imagine jazz that's gypsy-fied — unhurried, some-times cerebral and downright sexy.

- Arnold, born in Chicago and raised in Detroit, also has an interesting resume of his own.. He's played music since he was a child. He graduated from Wayne State University where his major was jazz studies, he plays d rums and piano, is a break dancer, spins techno at local clubs and creates soulful Latin jazz. His curiosity in electronica landed h i m a gig with t h e Detroit Electronic Music Festival. Together, Blackman said, the m e n discovered world music.

SOLO PROJECTS

Both men are planning solo projects. Arnold's is already a success as he recently signed with the label'ZJbiquity; his full-length album, Neighborhood Science, which already topped Japanese charts, will be released on vinyl and CD here in October.

BLACKMAN S ARNOLD What: The world jazz band will play for Feigoada, a cele-bration of Brazilian, food and music Where: The American Polish Cultural Center at 2975 £. Maple Road, Troy . When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 Tickets: $10, call (586)264-2740 Wet site: www.biackma-narnold.com

Blackman is working on his own CD tha t will be released next year.

Whether working together or apart , Blackman said both m e n hope to create music tha t touch-es people and makes them dance.

5 When you can surrender to the music, that 's a powerful thing. It doesn't mat ter what language you speak or where i t " comes from."

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Classical music

Are you experienced? The DSO starts new season determined to move its audiences

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Detroit has jus t two more classical sea-sons with Neeme Jarvi, longtime musical director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

The first season opens tonight with a performance of Verdi's' Requiem at the Detroit Opera House. Concerts are sched-uled there until Oct. 11, when the DSO's new building, the Max M . Fisher Music Center, opens to the public. Construction is currently under way and includes reno-vations on Orchestra Hall. The classical season runs through J u n e 2004 .

As customary, the classical series strikes a balance between familiar and unfamil-iar, traditional and innovative.

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The philosophy explains the current season's broad range, from Christmas hol-iday performances of Handel's Messiah (Dec. 12-13) to a jazz-infused program entitled "Raise the Roof," with native Detroit saxophonist James Carter playing Duke Ellington's Harlem (Oct. 16-18)

"It's going to bring the house down," Kang said of "Raise the Roof." "The archi-tecture of the program has t remendous meaning and depth."

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"Here you'll see the violin used in such different ways, f rom a jazz perspective and a baroque perspective," Kang said.

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A sense of balance comes through in the symphony's roster of guest artists this sea-son as well. There are several well-known stars on the

l ist : Grammy Award-winn ing p ian i s t Yefim Bronfman (Oct. -24-26); soprano Dawn Upshaw (Feb. 5-7) and violinist Nad ja Salerno-Sonnenberg (March 5-6). Itzhak Perlman also conducts several con-certs.

Also slated are a hand fu l of f resh and up-and-coming artists, including pianist Piotr Anderszewski, who has been called "a poet at the keyboard" (April 2-3).

But don't miss concerts and signature programs with Neeme Jarvi conducting.

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Tom Terreny is an artistic director try-ing to please everyone he knows.

If he does, he'll have succeeded in building a concert series that appeals to the entire community.

The second Birmingham-First Concert Series, at the First Presbyterian Church, begins Friday, and Iferreny's job was to create an eclectic musical schedule.

"I tried to think of music that my par-ents would like," Terreny said. "Then I tried to think of music tha t my friends would like. I realized if I covered the bases of people I know then others in the community would identify" with it, too."

The schedule certainly is diverse. I t . ranges from a cappella to handbells to Brahms. Every month features a different concert from September through May.

Last year was the first for FPC's series and it was, Terreny said, very popular.

"The first year, the series was mostly for our members, and they brought so many of their friends, we welcome everyone,"

Organists Jeremy Tarrant and Tom Trenney wilt open the Birmingham-First Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church on Sept. 12.

Terreny said. "This series is free and the music is our gift to the community."

Terreny himself is performing on open-ing night and throughout the series.

The first concert, It Takes Two! features organists Jeremy Tarrant and Terreny. Tarrant is from Detroit's Cathedral Church of St. Paul, and together they'll play solos and duos from Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Leo

CONCERT SCHEDULE All shows start at 7:30 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 10 The Mark of Zorro -The 1920 silent swashbuckler classic film, accompanied by .organist Thomas Trenney • Friday, Nov. 21 The Eastman Choral in Concert - Directed by Sr.

William Weinert, the ensemble of 60 singers from Eastman Schooi of Music in Rochester, N.Y., wit! sing an assortment of a cappeila choral music by Brahms, Verdi and more. • Friday, Dec. 5 A Caribbean Christmas -The Steel Drum band from Oakland University will perform an energized Christmas program. • Friday, Dec. 14 A Service of Lessons and Carols - First Presbyterian Church's combined Chancel, Cantus, Carol, Chapei

and Trombone choirs join handbell ringers on a musical journey. • Friday, Feb. 13 Festival of Handbells- Bell choirs offer exciting arrangements of familiar hymns, classicafpieces and fun music. . • Friday, March 12 An Evening with the Music of Johannes Brahms-Chancel Choir and soloists present Requiem of Brahms. A vocal quartet will perform excerpts from Liebeslieder Waltzes. • Friday, April 2 St. John Passion - The new 18-voice Birmingham-First Chamber Choir with Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings and guest soloists presents this moving piece by Johann Sebastian Bach. • Friday, May 2 Many voices...one spirit-Festival of Hymns featuring the Chapel, Caroi, Chance!, and Cantus choirs with members of Oetroit Chamber Winds and Strings.

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"I've watched the movie hundreds of t imes and will play some improvisation and (practiced) pieces," Terreny said. "It's like taking a step back in t ime. . . watch-ing the black a n d white movies while hearing live music."

Terreny is 26 and has played organ since he was 11. He's performed th rough-out the country and performed live music for the silent film The Hunchback of Notre Dame in San Francisco.

In November, 60 singers from the Eas tman Choral of New York will share an assortment of a cappella by Brahms and Verdi, plus works from the 16th t o 20th century. In December, FPC will introduce Michiganders to the playful

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Event brings kids, families together for sake of art TAKING r r iOIHE SHEER What: 17th Annual Detroit Festival of the Arts. When: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12;11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept 13; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. Where: Midtown Detroit's University Cultural District, 20-block area that encompasses the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State University. Kids shows: Featured performers include Ivory D. Williams, 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fields Go Read Garden Stage; Brad Lowe's Fantasy E-Fex Puppets at 12:30 p.m., HAP Puppet Town stage; and Kids Klez Band of Michigan, 4 p.m. on the DaimlerChrysler stage. Admission: Free, for information, call (313) 577-5088or visit www.detroitfesti-val.com.

BY KEVIN BROWN

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Adults have their art galleries a n d con-certs, and kids have their art classes. But when do adults and kids ever enjoy arts at the same time?

"There are jus t so few opportunities for families to enjoy the 'arts together in an affordable setting,5' said Maureen Riley, director of the 17th Detroit Festival of the Arts.

So while the festival f rom Friday through Sunday generates much attention for its range of musical performers, the secret is out: A pr ime festival goal is to get kids and adults checking out a r t together.

A new kids activity this year happens on the lawn of the Detroit Public Library. The Fields' Go Read Garden, n a m e d for event co-sponsor Marshall Fields, offers fun reading and bookmaking activities, storytellers and theater Saturday and Sunday.

One featured storyteller is Ivory D. Williams, performing at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fields Go Read Garden Stage. Williams said his main message t o youth

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W h e n telling stories to kids, Williams dons a top hat covered with an orange-striped Kente cloth. He also wears a matching vest, and holds a 6)-rioot rain stick, his t rademark.

To illustrate the message of learning to think, he tells a story in rhyme about a pig tha t lies down next to a drunk in the gutter. The pig rises and leaves when he realizes the quality of company he is keeping.

"If we are in the company of people who are not doing the right things, stuff happens, whether it's fair or not," Williams said. "The moral is to watch out who we hang around with."

Other premier children's arts and enter-

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T h e festival's kids enter ta inment offer-ings "have grown with the festival," Riley said.

Other enter tainment at the Fields Go Read area includes Native American sto-ryteller Joanne Shenandoah at 1 p.m. Saturday, and the Wild Swan Theater . wi th their Honey Pot of Pooh Stories" at 5 p .m. Saturday.

"Too often kids are plopped down in f ron t of the television or videotape," Riley said. "If you go to a Bruce Springsteen concert live and you watch it on VHl , it's n o t t h e same thing, and that's t rue in t h e children's world too. We provide an envi-r o n m e n t where families can enjoy the arts together."

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WINKLE FROM PAGE E11

Winkle is light." Tiny in size, even by lapdog standards,

and endowed with enormous eyes, long doe-like legs and a tongue tha t rarely hides, Mr. Winkle is oddly and unbear-ably cute.

But Regan, a former photojournalist who now lives in Los Angeles, sees Mr. Winkle's appeal more in abstract terms.

"He is no t of this world," she said. "He's the love of my life, the ul t imate muse as an artist. God, he's everything."

But Regan has t o get some of the credit for Mr. Winkle's s tatus as star and cultur-al icon.

She is t h e person w h o found him on the side of the road in the dark of night near Los Angeles, pu t h i m in he r car and took him home.

At the time, she was taking pictures for several publications, including Newsweek, Life and Time.

On her way back f r o m a photo shoot for a story on welfare mothers , "I saw this lit-tle tu f t of fluff in the headlights and pulled over"

Sick, injured and extremely thin, "He hobbled into my arms. I t was kind of a mystical encounter."

A year later, Regan began taking pic-tures of Mr. Winkle.

Friends' overwhelming response to the dog and her own fascination with what she calls his "chameleonic quality" inspired her.

Now she devotes all her t ime to caring for, photographing and touring with Mr. Winkle.

"I'm not worthy of t h e cuteness," she joked. "I must take pictures, distribute them and channel t h e burden to others."

Of all places, downtown Birmingham's Shain Park is where Regan first discov-ered her sense of possibility.

Every year, Regan and her family attended the park's annual fair. One sum-mer, Regan was de termined to play a

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Detroit Docs International Film Festival calls for entries Have you filmed a documentary?

Maybe it's not technically perfect. Perhaps i t was filmed on simple video-tape, bu t the subject is strong. If so, share it.

A group called t h e Detroit Docs is accepting submissions for its second-annual international film festival hap-pening November 7 ~ 9-

They're looking for quality documen-taries of any format or length. All entries mus t be postmarked by Sept.15.

Detroit Docs (documentaries) judges are looking more for creative expression and engaging narrative than technical

wizardry. The festival's aim is to showcase docu-

mentaries that break the mold in deliver-ing captivating subject mat ter — f rom humorous to serious.

This year the festival will expand to three locations where viewers can see. the documentaries, in Birmingham and Detroit.

The event will feature a "Detroit Docs Rocks" theme. Music-related documen-taries will be screened and bands will perform live during the festival.

Detroit Docs is at the forefront of a quickly growing filmmaking genre.

"Documentaries are more popular than ever with increasing box office suc-cess," said Lucie Bourgeau, festival direc-tor. "The doc scene is really exploding right now.

Detroit Docs is a nonprofi t organiza-tion created to br ing t h e world's best documentaries to Detroit area audiences.

Read more about the Detroit Docs International Film Festival in an upcom-ing issue of Filter.

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Selected from the reams of publicity propaganda, we present our top entertainment picks for the week, "Filtered" just for you.

Pick up any issue of NME lately and you are likely to see something about L.A.

rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The band has just released their second full-length album, Take Them On, On Your Own, on Virgin, and the anticipation for the heavy gui-tar-driven rock band's sophomore album has been enormous.

The record starts with the pulsing, anti-fan anthem Stop, with lyrics like "We don't like you/we just want to t ry you." But the album

isn't solely a "We are famous now, life is hard" ode. Songs like U.S. Government, with its "We are the ones that keep you down" lyrics, and Generation, with its somewhat pre-dictable chorus, are political protest songs. The (surprising) acoustic And I'm Aching addresses desperation. These are songs for those on the margins, a stable theme of the rock 'n' roll Bible. BRMC's fuzzy, electric guitar rock is isolation music that gets better with every spin. Get ready to press repeat. For more information on the band,

click on http://www.blackrebeimotorcycleclub.com/

Interpol, not the International Criminal Police Organization, but the edgy post-punk band often com-pared to Joy Division, will perform Thursday, Sept. 18,

at the State Theatre, 2115 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. The Stills and The Broke Revue are also on the bill. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All ages. For more informa-tion on the band, check out http://www.interpolny.com.

Still touring on the success of 2Q02's Turn on The Bright Lights, tickets are $21, a significant jump since the New York foursome visited Detroit last winter. Catch them before they fill stadium shows for $45 a ticket. Or before they fade into obscurity, in case they never get around to recording that second album.

Local twangy garage band The Fondas have recently released their first full-length album, Coming Now! on Sympathy for the Record

industry. The band plans to release a couple of 45s, Wannabe and Hey Pretty Baby soon. If you missed the band's record release party last weekend, catch them Sunday at the Magic Stick in Detroit. The Bomb High School and headlines The Reigning Sound are also scheduled to appear. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $7.18 and up.

The Fondas will also play a free in-store at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Tower Records in Birmingham. The record can be purchased at Tower and Young Soul Records in Detroit. For more on The Fondas, check out http://www.thefondas.net.

The Detroit area's newest theatre, Detroit Ensemble Theatre, presents Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, a two-person drama,

When troubled thug Danny meets the even-more-troubled Roberta, the result is a funny, sad and edgy commen-tary on relationships.

Showtimes are 8 p.m. Sept. 13; 19 and 20:26 and 27; and 3 p.m. Sept.

J4,21,28. Tickets are '$12 and can be reserved by calling (586) 790-5666.

On Sept. 19-20, head over to a Detroit institution, The Town Pump Tavern, to hear a slice of Detroit Rock City when they present Pumpstock 2003. The Fags, Paybacks, Ultimate Lovers and Aphonic are scheduled to perform Friday night. Sponge, The Howling Diablos, Supermodel-T and South Normal are slated for Saturday. The show will also feature Rock'n'Roll Burlesque.

The tavern is located at 100 W. Montcalm, Detroit, behind the Fox Theatre and Second City. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the door. For more information, calf (313) 961-1929.

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Pure Picks is written by Stephanie Tardy. Have something you want considered? To submit information on local entertainment or other ideas to be featured in this space, e-mail her at stardy@oe.homecomm.net.

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Tank of gas • ? Chesaning a great place to spend some down time LINDA SPARKMAN

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With fall right around the comer, what a more suitable stop off 1-75 than Chesaning. Just 18 miles down M-57 (west of 1-75), between Saginaw and Owasso, Chesaning provides a unique year-round getaway for couples and fami-lies alike.

Beginning with a Farmer's Grain Mill built in 1920, more recently turned into a Victorian Inn, and ending with a jam-packed, old-fashioned surplus store called "M-57 Surplus" tha t promises "Anything and Everything" on a sign out front, Chesaning holds plenty to captivate the weekend traveler.

Chesaning has become a favorite among retreat organizers, wedding plan-ners and hone^mooners. While my hus-band and I were there recently, we met an interesting couple who only live about 15 minutes f r o m Chesaning, b u t head there without thei r three children whenever they "need a little down time."

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Bonnymill Inn, formerly a farmer's grain co-op, has been restored into a charming, comfortable Bed and Breakfast Inn.

restored Georgian Revival-style farm-house, is a favorite of both locals and visi-tors. All four floors of the restaurant, plus the carriage-house-turned-giffc-shop, are open to the public and well worth touring.

The original structure was kept as authentic as possible, including repairing and refinishing the original oak flooring once used at the mill. Unlike popular hotel chains, each room is decorated differently.

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stumbled onto a 111-year-old wrought-iron bridge with quite a history and a volun-teer-built plays cape shaped like a huge showboat. The frothy waterfall between them made our find even more interesting.

It seems local residents were faced with a problem. The Parshallburg Bridge, oldest of only three remaining Thacher truss-type iron bridges in the world, had to be moved f rom Oakley, a small milling town near Chesaning. The surprising . solution to the question of exactly how to move i t was to t ransport it completely intact by a semi- tractor, similar to the method used when moving a very large, very heavy house.

On Aug. 13,1999, Chesaning streets were l ined with citizens watching the once-in-a-lifetime event, as the 140-foot bridge was slowly driven to its new home at Cole Park.

Chesaning is also home to a surprising number of well-maintained craft and gift shops. An eye-catching old stone-home-turned-ant ique store puts a finishing touch on the town's authenticity.

Na tu re lovers visiting Chesaning might enjoy the campsites at Showboat Park Campgrounds, where bo th rustic and modern campsites are available. The campground area provides an opportuni-ty for fishing enthusiasts to catch small-mou th bass in the serene Shiawassee River.

HOLIDAY PLANS

One of the town's largest annual events is The Chesaning Christmas Candlelight Walk. The walk is held each year on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28 and 29 this year) at dusk (about 5 p.m.).

This is when Chesaning turns into a fairyland, lit by 9 ,000 candle luminaries — one by one. The rooms at Heritage House Bed and Breakfast offer a special vantage point, bu t anywhere you stand, you'll be moved by the event that captures

Parshallburg Bridge at Cole Park, is one of only three remaining Thacher truss-type iron bridges in the world.

the solemn, peaceful hush as the Christmas season is ushered in. Continually evolving, this year's new addi-tions to the Candlelight Walk include an outdoor holiday lighted home tour by trolley, a lighted ferris wheel and carousel rides. x

As always, horse and buggy rides, roast-ed chestnuts and burning barrels to warm yourself will be a.part of the walk. Live reindeer and two large arts and crafts shows will also be there.

Another reason for Chesaning's popu-larity centers around its festive Showboat. The Showboat is docked at Showboat Park Dock for 51 weeks each year. During the remaining week it hosts big-name entertainers like Willie Nelson and the country singing group Alabama.

Even though Chesaning's event sched-ule is pretty frill, we agree with the young couple we me t there, it's a great place to go any t ime — even when there's nothing special happening — "just for a little down time."

Linda Sparkman is a Garden City resident and writes about travel for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers.

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Festival

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Third-grade students from Northville Public Schools don Victorian garb for the festival.

Put your worries aside Northville Victorian Festival captures simpler times

BY NICOLE STAFFORD

STAFF WRITER

Move over, troubled times: Knickers, bow ties, pinafores, hats, waistcoats, sus-penders and more await you.

And the attire is merely one aspect of the Northville Victorian Festival, Sept. 12-14, along Main and Center streets in downtown Northville.

"Many, many people come dressed to the nines," said Laurie Marrs, chair-woman of the event and executive direc-tor of the Northville Chamber of Commerce. "It's very romantic, and women love hats and gloves and parasols. It's an excuse to get all dressed up. And the men go right along with it - surpris-ingly."

Not inclined t o play dress-up? The festival, which annually draws

about 125,000 people, has more than a few Victorian-era experiences to offer.

There's a tour of five houses in Northville's historic district, a Victorian-style parlor tea with fashion show of vin-tage garments, horse and carriage rides, old-fashioned games and activities for kids, a parade and a box lunch auction. New this year is an old-fashioned fishing pond.

The parade, which starts at 6 :30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, "is a biggie," Marrs said, adding, "The lines are 10 deep watching

SUP BACK IN TIME What: Northville Victorian Festival. When: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Main Street and Center Street, downtown Northville. Admission: Free with fees for some activities, call (248) 349-7640 or visit www.northville.org.

the parade." Favorites include the parasol brigade, area third-graders dressed in Victorian garb and the arrival of Northville's Queen Victoria.

There's also a juried ar t show on Saturday and Sunday during the event. Sponsored by the Northville Arts Commission, the show features mostly Michigan artists working in mediums like photography, stained glass, pottery, furni ture and jewelry. - w

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