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The end of the road

It was a tough afternoon on the pitch in Macomb County for a pair of Oakland County-based girls soccer teams Thursday afternoon. In a Division 1 district semifinal double-header played at Fraser High School, Grosse Pointe

North clipped Royal Oak, 2-1, in the first game and the host Ramblers followed with a 5-0 blanking of Berkley. The losses marked the end of the season for both the Ravens and Bears.

Check out these 2011 wrapup stories.

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Sophomore Sean Lau has been one of Royal Oak’s top offensive players the past two seasons.

Ravens’ season a real ‘learning experience’

BY MARTY BUDNER ECCENTRIC STAFF WRITER

Royal Oak was eliminated from the state baseball tournament Tuesday after suffering a 9-5 extra-inning pre-district loss to Warren Cousino in a Division 1 game played at Warren Mott High School.

While the Ravens finished with a 9-16 overall record, head coach Chris Lau called his first season at the helm a good learning experience.

“It was not a total disaster,” said Lau, who took over the program this season after four years as an assistant coach.

“It was kind of an up-and-down season.

“I hate to use the weather as an excuse, but we just never were able to get into a flow or get into a groove this spring. So it was kind of tough from that standpoint.

“And, I found out that organization is a big part of it,” he said. “There’s a lot more going on as the head coach than what I did as an assistant. But, we will all learn from this year and move on.”

The highlight of Royal Oak’s season was second-place finishes in all four of the tournaments in which it played.

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PHOTOS BY JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Senior goalie Colleen Schuldeis, who missed two games recently with a hand injury, played well in Thursday’s tough one-goal loss to Grosse Pointe North.

Royal Oak suffers tough 2-1 defeat to North

BY MARTY BUDNER ECCENTRIC STAFF WRITER

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Disc golf clinics

A pair of free Disc golf clinics are scheduled for later this month.

The clinics, sponsored

by Play it Again Sports of Clawson, are set for 10:30 a.m. June 18 at Raintree Park in Troy and 10:30 a.m. June 25 at Black Locust Course inside Kensington Metropark in Milford.

Each clinic will be conducted by pro Disc players John Minicuci (Troy) and Mark Ellis (Milford).

“We’d like everyone to get involved, so in that spirit we are offering these free clinics,” said Brian Kean, owner of Play It Again Sports. “It’ll appeal to players of all skill levels — from beginners and novices to seasoned players looking to improve their tosses or just dust off the rust from the long winter.”

Kensington Metropark hosts the annual Amateur Disc Golf Championship Competition each June. There are more than 100 Disc golf courses in Michigan and numerous leagues have been formed.

For more information on the clinics, call 248-3660388.

State tournaments

Deane was a ‘visionary leader’ at Seaholm Nick Deane did not have the opportunity to officially call a play as Birmingham Seaholm’s head football coach. But, there’s no doubt he made a huge impact on the program.

Mr. Deane, 52, who was named head coach just last December, died of an apparent heart attack Monday evening at his home. “Despite the fact he did not serve a single day on the sidelines as a head coach, it’s unbelievable the influence he still had on all the kids,” said Seaholm athletic director Aaron Frank. “Because he was an assistant here, the kids knew him well and had so much respect for Deane him. He was a magnetic personality. The kids were really ready to work for him, perform for him and follow his leadership.

“He was so excited to assume the reins as head coach,” he said. “He came out with both feet and worked so hard from the first day we was named as Seaholm’s head football coach.”

Mr. Deane had instituted a number of new programs to get the Seaholm program under way, including “One Maple” (to help player and coach development), Strength and Speed sessions and a “Leadership Academy” (to help

SIDELINES

Junior captain Kacey Lawniczak played a key role as a center-mid this season for a young Royal Oak soccer squad.

Considering Royal Oak played all season in the rugged Oakland Activities Association Red Division against the likes of state powers Troy Athens, Rochester Adams, Lake Orion and Auburn Hills Avondale, the Ravens were well prepared for district action.

Royal Oak opened with an easy 6-0 victory over Warren Mott.

However, the Ravens faced a much tougher Grosse Pointe North squad in the semifinal round and suffered a tough 2-1 defeat.

North took a 1-0 lead in the first half on a goal by freshman Phoebe Dodge. The Ravens tied it up at 1-all 10 minutes into the second half on a goal by sophomore Kayla Linstruth off a free kick and it appeared the game was headed into overtime.

However, with less than 12 minutes remaining in regulation, North

‘When you’re playing against teams in that elite group (OAA Red Division) you take pride when you can compete at their level. That was our ultimate goal and I thought we managed to do that.’

KEVIN ROBB, Royal Oak girls soccer head coach

sophomore Paige Micks netted the eventual game-winning goal.

“We were a bit cautious at the beginning of the game and we got down by a goal,” said Royal Oak head coach Kevin Robb. “But, I thought we came out and dominated the second half. We were playing well, but they scored on a counterattack and we never recovered. I thought their keeper played a real fine game as she made some great saves against us.

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Berkley ends with winning record despite injury bug

BY MARTY BUDNER ECCENTRIC STAFF WRITER

Berkley opened the Division 1 girls soccer district playoff tournament with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Warren Cousino on Tuesday. The Bears couldn’t match that excitement in the semifinals against host Fraser on Thursday, falling 5-0.

The Ramblers scored four first-half goals — two in a four-minute span during the game’s opening 12 minutes. The Bears were a bit more forceful in the second half, but the only scoring came by Fraser with less than two minutes remaining in the game.

Berkley played without three

‘I was impressed with what we were able to do this year with all of our injuries, being so young and being in the top division of the OAA. It’s tough, but we have a bright future and a lot of players coming back.’

CLIFF BRANDMIER, Berkley girls soccer head coach

injured starters and lost goalie Julie Shields early-on against Fraser. The Bears could not overcome that loss of power against the Ramblers. “(Fraser is) really disciplined and hard working, and we didn’t come out and put the effort in that we

needed to match theirs,” said Berkley head coach Cliff Brandmier. “And with all the injures we have and with us losing our goaltender early, it was just kind of a recipe of disaster for us.

They are a heck of a team and played really well.”

Berkley finished with a 12-9-2 overall record despite not having played without starters Samantha Munoz, a junior, and Emily Koerner and Madison Murray, both freshmen.

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The Michigan High School Athletic Association will continue to sponsor state tournaments this week across Michigan.

The state boys and girls lacrosse tournaments conclude this week with semifinal and final games. On June 11, Troy Athens will host the girls state finals (2 p.m. Division 2; 4:30 p.m. Division 1) while Birmingham Seaholm will be the site of the boys lacrosse state championships (2 p.m.

Division 1; 4:30 p.m. Division 2).

Baseball and softball regionals are set for June 11 in four different divisions.

Novi High School will be the site of a Division 1 regional which will include the Birmingham Groves district champion.

The state soccer tournament continues this week with regional play in four divisions. Bloomfield Hills Andover will host a Division 2 tournament and Pontiac Notre Dame Prep will be the site of a Division 3 regional.

Birmingham Marian, the defending D-2 state champion, was eliminated last week in a shoot-out by Auburn Hills Avondale.

In boys golf, Bloomfield Hills Andover will host a scheduled Division 2 regional tournament at Heather Highlands on June 9. A number of area Division 1 teams will participate in the scheduled regional at Lyon Oaks Golf Club hosted by Catholic Central on June 9.

For more information on any of these tournament, see the MHSAA web site at www. mhsaa.com.

Fencing tourney

The Renaissance Fencing Club will host the ‘Summer Nationals Warm Up’ on June 11.

The event is designed to prepare Michigan fencers who are traveling to Reno, Nevada for the 2011 nationals. The ‘Warm- Up’ tournament, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is open to the public and knowledgeable volunteers will be available to answer any questions spectators may have.

For more information, call the Renaissance Fencing Club at 248-9300747.

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DEANE FROM PAGE B1

players learn such skills as leadership, responsibility and performance).

Mr. Deane was well aware of the important position Seaholm football holds in the Birmingham community. He appreciated the history of the Seaholm/Groves rivalry, the popularity of Friday night football at Maple Field and the tradition of Maple Nation and the maroon block “S.” “It’s a huge loss to the entire Birmingham Seaholm community,” said Frank. “Nick was a visionary leader who not only inspired the kids and coaches, but laid out an exciting future for the Birmingham Seaholm football program. He will be missed.”

Mr. Deane attended Central Michigan University where

he majored in business and industrial psychology. His previous coaching stops were at Grosse Ile, Naples (Florida) and Troy. At Troy High School, he served for 14 years with longtime head coach Gary Griffith as a varsity assistant working with the offensive line and special teams.

Mr. Deane left Troy in 2009 to take a job as Seaholm’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach under Chris Fahr. When Fahr resigned after the 2010 season, Mr. Deane was one of 28 candidates for the head coaching job. He survived the four-week process and ultimately was named the school’s sixth head coach over the past 34 years and the 10th since Seaholm came into existence in 1961.

Fahr said he first met Mr. Deane at a Christian all-sports coaching convention in Troy six years ago and the two men

became friends right away.

“He was a tremendous man and an awesome human being.

Coaching was just a small part of what he was all about,” said Fahr. “He related to the kids, but Nick even had this way of making grown-ups better.

I know he made me a better person off the field as well as a coach on the field.

“We shared the same vision of what a team should be and what coaching should be like,” he said. “He was a great family man and my heart breaks for them because I know how much they meant to him. It was a blessing getting to know him.”

Mr. Deane worked 22 years at Ford Motor Co. and was a member of Woodside Bible Church in Troy. Mr. Deane is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tamari, and their four children — Joshua, Jared, Jordan and Moriah.

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Junior Lauren Jaslove (1) is one of many players who will return to the Royal Oak roster next spring.

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game,” he said. “It was unfortunate that we just came up a little short.”

Royal Oak played without senior captain Hannah Schario, a key center back who recently suffered a seasonending knee injury.

“That was a big blow for us when we lost Hannah,” said Robb. “It was unfortunate because we rely on her leadership. We had to adapt.”

The season-ending loss left Royal Oak with a 5-11-2 overall record, including a 1-10 mark in the OAA Red.

“We had a little team talk after the game (against North) and everyone felt that we had improved over the course of the year,” said Robb. “We played some very competitive teams in the OAA Red. We felt we competed with them all year and they really helped prepare us for the playoffs.

“When you’re playing against teams in that elite group you take pride when you can compete at their level,” he said. “That was our ultimate goal and I thought we managed to do that.”

Royal Oak’s leading scorers this season were freshman Sam Bartelotti and sophomore Mary LeAnnais. Besides Schario, Royal Oak’s other

captains who played leadership roles were junior center midfielder Kacey Lawniczak and senior goalie Colleen Schuldeis. Schuldeis had missed a couple of late-season games with a hand injury, but was back between the pipes against North.

The Ravens will return next season with a load of experienced players, including Lawniczak. Schuldeis, Schario and Keara Scannell are the only seniors on this spring’s 22-player roster.

“We’re disappointed that we lost, but we will return next year with a good group of players,” said Robb. “We only have three seniors and I think our future looks bright.”

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Royal Oak senior Zach Mickus, sliding into second base during a game earlier this season, blasted a pair of home runs in an extra-inning playoff loss to Cousino on Tuesday.

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The Ravens were runnersup at the Spring Break and Clarkston tournaments, and second in both the Jim Evans and Chuck Jones outings that they hosted.

Lau said the team’s most consistent offensive performers this season were senior right fielder Kyle MacKenzie, junior shortstop/pitcher Dominic Valente and sophomore first baseman Sean Lau. In the playoff loss to Cousino, the Ravens blasted four home runs. Senior Zach Mickus pounded out a pair while sophomore Chad Skarjune and Lau each had one.

Lau is encouraged by the fact most of his team will be returning next season.

Of the 15 players on the varsity roster, only five of them are seniors (MacKenzie, Connor Bardo, Mickus,

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five assists). Seniors Audrey Duncan and Murphy are fouryear players and Franziska Buckmayer is the third senior

Sophomore Blake German was one of 10 underclassmen on Royal Oak’s young varsity roster this spring.

Dan Palmateer and Peter Devera).

“We did have a very young team this season,” said Lau. “It was tough for us because we never did get to that higher level of play.

“I think one of the big

things for us is our pitching,” he said. “We’ll have to work on that over the summer and see where it takes us. But, we’ll have quite a few players coming back next year and that’s a good thing.”

who will graduate.

“We graduated 11 seniors last year, had a good year and won our district,” said Brandmier, in his third season at the helm. “We were ranked in the state and got bumped up to (the OAA Red Division) this year and had four or five fresh-

man all year on varsity.

“I was impressed with what we were able to do this year with all of our injuries, being so young and being in the top division of the OAA,” he said. “It’s tough, but we have a bright future and a lot of players coming back.”

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PREP ROUNDUP Girls lacrosse BIRMINGHAM 15, GROSSE POINTE SOUTH 14: In a tightlyplayed regional semifinal game Wednesday at Troy, Birmingham’s Kathy Quigley connected for the gamewinning goal with less than two minutes remaining.

It was Quigley’s second goal of the game. Gretchen Geist and Carly Signorello paced the offense with four goals each. Carrie Quigley scored twice while Sarah Feiten, Annie Sevec and Ava Stachelski each found the back of the net one time.

Grace Halloran and Bailey Boese played strong defense in front of goalie Kate Leary who was called on to make three saves. The win lifted Birmingham (15-5-3 overall record) into the regional title game against arch rival Birmingham Marian (the game was scheduled for Friday evening, past this newspaper’s deadline).

BIRMINGHAM 13, BLOOMFIELD UNITED 12: In a thrilling Division 1 state tournament regional opening clash, Birmingham slipped past Bloomfield United on May 27 by a single goal. Carly Signorello’s five-goal effort led the winners. Sarah Feiten and Ava Stachelski accounted for three and two goals, respectively. Single markers were netted by Julie Woo, Annie Sevec and Kathy Quigley. Birmingham goalie Kate Leary made 20 saves.

Bailey Boese and Hailee Schuele were credited with strong defensive games. For Bloomfield, Armani Hawes finished with a game-high six goals. Margaret Metzger contributed four goals while Anna Servo and Kristen Allen each scored once. Servo had five recovered ground balls and Maddie Monahan and Elena Miller had strong defensive games. Bloomfield goalie Kelli Jackson made seven saves. Bloomfield concluded its season with a 10-81 overall record.

MARIAN 13, GROSSE POINTE NORTH 6: Senior Alessandra

Dietz and junior Antonia Violante each contributed three goals and an assist for Marian in this Division 1 regional semifinal victory Wednesday at Troy High School. In addition, senior Janie Obee had two goals and an assist while junior Daryn Packer finished with a goal and an assist.

Senior Elise Lawley contributed defensively with four interceptions. North senior Mackenzie Seaman netted six goals.

Boys lacrosse BLOOMFIELD 13, MIDLAND 10: In a Division 1 regional playoff game played in Bloomfield Hills, the host squad survived a late rally by Midland to post this threegoal victory. Ben Guidos led the attack with four goals and an assist while Dan Cole contributed four goals. Keegan Kelly finished with three goals and Brandon Labe scored twice.

Max Smith was credited with three assists and Nick DiMaggio had one assist.

Bloomfield goalie Ari Cicurel had a strong game in goal with a 52 percent save percentage.

CRANBROOK KINGSWOOD 12, DEXTER 3: Cranbrook Kingswood held a 5-2 halftime lead and had a strong second half to capture this triumph in a Division 2 regional game played Tuesday. Ethan Weiss led the Crane offense with four goals and one assist. Taylor Ghesquiere, Stefan Withrow and Matthew Giampetroni each registered two goals.

Christopher Brown had a goal and three assists. The regional championship game was scheduled for Friday evening against Pontiac Notre Dame Prep.

Baseball GROVES 6, WEST BLOOMFIELD 5: In a game played on May 27, Groves slipped past West Bloomfield by a run. Wes McCann delivered a walk-off game-winning hit — a single that scored Jake Balicki

— in the bottom of the seventh inning. McCann had blasted a two-run home run earlier in the game. Balicki smacked a three-run home run. Balicki struck out a dozen batters in 6.1 innings of work. Mike Mestdagh pitched to West Bloomfield’s final three batters and was credited with the victory.

Groves hiked its record to 215 overall and gained a share of the OAA Central Division title with a 12-3 record.

Boys golf DIVISION 3 DISTRICT: Detroit Country Day captured the Division 3 district championship Thursday at Holly Meadows Golf Club in Capac. The Yellowjackets scored a team total of 313 points, outdistancing Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (321) and Macomb Lutheran North (323). Individually, DCD senior Mike Zausmer tied for low medalist honors with Prep’s Aaron Knutson and North’s Chris Holmes. All three carded a two-under round of 70. Country Day’s other scorers were senior Tyler Murray (fourth with a 77), sophomore Preston Dooley (eighth with an 80) and freshman Rishi Patel (86). Lake Fenton (331), Richmond (345) and Imlay City (347) rounded out the top six in team scoring. All six teams are now qualified for the Division 2 regional set for Thursday at the Fortress in Frankenmuth.

CRANBROOK KINGSWOOD 161, COUNTRY DAY 163: State-ranked Cranbrook Kingswood slipped past Detroit Country Day by two strokes Tuesday afternoon at Franklin Hills. Senior captain Mike Zausmer was match medalist with a twounder round of 34. Clark Griffith was low scorer for CK with a 39. Zausmer has enjoyed a standout season for the Yellowjackets, including winning the last three tournaments in which he participated. — the East Lansing and Grosse Ile invitationals, plus the Division 3 district.

Seniors sign on

A trio of Birmingham Marian seniors recently signed college national letters of intent. They include (sitting left to right) Victoria Sollestre (University of Detroit Mercy for soccer), Claire Schelske (Tulane University for swimming) and Danielle Mazur (University of Michigan for soccer). The proud parents watching the proceedings are (standing left to right) Annaliza Sollestre, Mary and John Schelske and Stephan and Susan Mazur.

TRACK RESULTS 2011 AMBROSE/ECCENTRIC TRACK AND FIELD RELAYS (May 31 at Farmington) TEAM RESULTS: 1. Birmingham Brother Rice, 88; 2. Farmington, 78; 3. Novi Catholic Central, 67; 4. Troy, 45; 5.

Waterford Mott, 35; 6. Southfield, 29; 7. Birmingham Seaholm, 15; 8. Troy Athens, 14; 9. (tie) Southfield-Lathrup, North Farmington, Bloomfield Hills Andover, Rochester, Southfield Christian, Farmington Harrison, Birmingham Groves, Hartland, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills Lahser, did not score.

EVENT RESULTS 800-METER RELAY: 1. Farmington, 1:29.51; 2. Catholic Central, 1:32.26; 3.

Brother Rice, 1:32.60; 4. Southfield, 1:32.70; 5. Waterford Mott, 1:34.39; 6.

Troy, 1:35.97.

6,400-METER RELAY: 1. Farmington (Kevin Pitt, David Hong, Drew Lindman, Andrew Brown), 19:10.20; 2. Catholic Central, 20:12.10; 3. Brother Rice, 20:33.40; 4. Seaholm, 20:41.80; Troy, 20:43.90.

SPRINT MEDLEY RELAY: 1. Troy (Danny Wunderlich, Eric Robertson, Jaleal Lockhart, William Yau), 3:43.72; 2.

Brother Rice, 3:46.22; 3. Farmington, 3:53.40; 4. Waterford Mott, 3:54.14; 5. Catholic Central, 3:56.63; 6. Troy Athens, 4:00.69.

3,200-METER RELAY: 1. Brother Rice (Pat Nodland, Spencer Swies, Joe Krause, Matt Franklin), 8:43.90; 2. Troy, 8:51.40; 3. Catholic Central, 9:05.90; 4.

Farmington, 9:21.30; 5. Waterford Mott, 9:27.02; 6. Seaholm, 9:33.32.

SHUTTLE HURDLE RELAY: 1. Brother Rice (Kahlil DuPerry, Matt Ogren, Dorian Reid, Brian Roney), 1:01.93; 2.

Farmington, 1:02;75; 3. Waterford Mott, 1:07.97; 4. Troy Athens, 1:10.28; 5. Troy, 1:13.46; 6. Seaholm, 1:21.51.

DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY: 1. Brother Rice (Jay Woods, Pat Nodland, Torin Wile, Thomas Girardot), 11:24.56; 2.

Seaholm, 11:30.63; 3. Farmington, 11:38.01; 4. Troy, 11:43.40; 5. Waterford Mott, 11:46.75; 6. Catholic Central, 12:20.56.

400-METER RELAY: 1. Brother Rice (Zach Lowe, Jon Budiongan, Devin Church, Conor Hart), 44.08; 2.

Southfield, 44.83; 3. Troy, 45.40; 4.

Catholic Central, 45.51; 5. Farmington, 46.13; 6. Waterford Mott, 47.30.

1,600-METER RELAY: 1. Catholic Central, 3:28.41; 2. Farmington, 3:28.62; 3. Southfield, 3:29.14; 4. Brother Rice, 3:30.69; 5. Troy, 3:48.52; 6. Waterford Mott, 3:51.82.

DISCUS RELAY: 1. Catholic Central (M. Becker, George Darary, S. Monarch), 430-feet, 3-inches; 2. Farmington, 3886; 3. Waterford Mott, 363-9; 4. Brother Rice, 354-0; 5. Troy, 330-6; 6. Troy Athens, 287-6.

HIGH JUMP RELAY: 1. Southfield (Brandon Jarmon, Brandon Bean, Chris Phillips), 18-feet, 8-inches; 2.

Farmington, 17-11; 3. Waterford Mott, 178; 4. Brother Rice, 16-3; 5. Troy, 16-3; 6.

Seaholm, 15-6.

LONG JUMP RELAY: 1. Catholic Central (A. Darkangelo, Drake Freeman, S. Wyatt), 55-feet, 6.50-inches; 2. Troy Athens, 55-3; 3. Brother Rice, 54-11.50; 4. Troy, 54-4; 5. Farmington, 53-3.50; 6.

Waterford Mott, 53-0.

SHOT PUT RELAY: 1. Brother Rice (Austin Echols, Dylan Anderson, Levi Richards), 147-feet, 0-inches; 2. Catholic Central, 141-8; 3. Farmington, 137-9.75; 4. Waterford Mott, 12-6.75; 5. Troy, 1223.50; 6. Southfield, 120-4.

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Lalas kicks around a number of soccer topics

BY MARTY BUDNER ECCENTRIC STAFF WRITER

Alexi’s his name and soccer’s his game.

Birmingham native Alexi Lalas is never at a loss for words, especially when it comes to soccer. That’s why the 1988 Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook graduate is one of the top soccer studio analysts for the ESPN and ABC networks these days.

Lalas was at Ford Field recently making his pitch for the upcoming 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer tournament which takes place in 13 stadiums and 11 cities around the country this month.

Ford Field will be the site of an opening-round doubleheader on Tuesday, June 7, featuring the U.S. National Team against Canada at 8 p.m. It marks the first U.S. National Team appearance since 1994 when it played a World Cup game at the Pontiac Silverdome. Lalas played in that 1994 game — a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

The 6 p.m. opener includes Panama against Guadeloupe.

Lalas, who now lives in Los Angeles, not only played soccer at the international (two Olympics and two World Cups) and professional levels (with Major League Soccer), but also learned the sport’s business side as a general manager.

Lalas scored nine goals in 96 caps as a central defender during his storied career with the U.S. National Team. He played professionally with the New England Revolution (1996-97), New York MetroStars (1998), Kansas City Wizards (1999) and Los Angeles Galaxy (2000-04).

Lalas was a member of the Galaxy’s Major League Soccer championship team in 2002.

Inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2006, Lalas also served as general manager for the San Jose

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In 1994, Alexi Lalas returned to his hometown as a member of the U.S. National team which played an opening-round World Cup game at the Pontiac Silverdome.

Alexi Lalas learned his soccer skills as a youth player around the fields of Birmingham, then went on to excel in the sport at Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook High School and Rutgers University.

Earthquakes, MetroStars and Galaxy.

Lalas frankly kicked around the following soccer thoughts during his hometown visit: THE U.S. VS. CANADA GAME “Seventeen years is far too long for this area to go without a world-class game.

(We want) the fans to come and watch this U.S. team play with the likes of Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard against a country that we have a tremendous history with and a rivalry with in Canada.

We’d like nothing better than to beat up on our friends from the North, although we invite them all to come down here and to be nice and loud and come down here on a

wonderful, wonderful day for Detroit and Michigan soccer.”

HOW BIG A GAME? “When we talk about international soccer, a lot of times we talk about friendly games. And those are all fine and well, but the reality is you want to see your national team play in games that mean something. The Gold Cup is a huge, huge tournament.

It’s for the championship of our region — CONCACAF — which includes North America, Central American and the Caribbean. More importantly, the winner actually gets to go on and play in another tournament (the World Cup) that is hosted featuring the best from all around the world. So this

‘I can vividly remember Thursday nights getting together up at Cranbrook with people from all over the community and all over the area playing pick-up soccer against people that were older than me and people that were better than me. Unfortunately, we don’t see enough of that in today’s youth soccer culture.’ is a great opportunity for the United States team, not just to show the country, but to show the world that we continue to progress. And for people that are actually here to see the team playing in a competitive environment as they were last summer in the World Cup.” BEST MEMORIES AS A YOUTH PLAYING SOCCER “First things first. There is an incredible soccer history here. There is an incredible soccer community that exists here, and it has for a number of years, despite the fact we’re talking about this 17-year gap and the fact that we don’t necessarily have professional soccer associated with Detroit. Having said that, I grew up in Birmingham and I grew up playing all over the Metro Detroit area in the leagues, and mom and dad coaching, and orange peels and juice boxes at halftime and doing all that kind of stuff. But I also grew up in an environment that encouraged pick-up soccer. I can vividly remember Thursday nights getting together up at Cranbrook with people from all over the community and all over the area playing pick-up soccer against people that were older than me and people that were better than me. Unfortunately, we don’t see enough of that in today’s youth soccer culture. For me it was a wonderful experience to be able to grow up in a place that — yes we have other sports, but also accepted soccer. And, to be quite honest with you, it’s where I learned to play soccer and so I owe a tremendous amount in terms of my soccer career and soccer upbringing to Michigan soccer.”

EXPOSURE TO PRO SOCCER AS A YOUTH “I went to Express games.

I vividly remember playing a pre-game match, running around there as a kid and doing all that. That was my only exposure to professional soccer. I went a couple of times, but I didn’t see it consistently either at the stadium or on TV the way that they can now. And, also, at that point, the understanding that kids have now at an early age that this is an international game. They have their domestic teams that they follow, but they also have their teams abroad that they follow. That’s one of the things I love about soccer. It’s not just about the United States.

It’s about the world. There’s a thread that goes through all of us, especially here in the United States.”

HOW DOES AN EVENT LIKE THIS ADD TO THE MOMENTUM OF WORLD CUP SOCCER? “Well, we know every four years we have this bump, kind of like in the Olympics,

especially with a sport like soccer that is still continuing to get bigger and better but is certainly not at a level of some of the other sports. But what happened last summer (at the World Cup hosted

by South Africa) for a lot of people, is, even in they weren’t into soccer, they grasped on to this team and the moments that this team created. Yeah, you try to use that and you try to build and we recognize there is going to be this spike every four years with the World Cup. But, if we created some more fans last summer and if this team — and a lot of them will be out here on this field — helped to create those moments that created those fans, you have to be able to capitalize on it. For a lot of people, this might be their reintroduction to this group of players as they go on because there’s another World Cup coming around — and it’s going to be in Brazil — and hopefully this team does bigger and better things and creates more of those moments that right now we are looking on as historical moments in terms of last summer.”

THE IMPACT OF MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER “It’s huge. As much as we like to kick ourselves for what we haven’t done in North America with regards to soccer, we also have to pat ourselves on the back. What has happened — let’s take a look at the past 17 years since the World Cup in 1994 — has been unprecedented in terms of the growth. We have Major League Soccer which has established itself consistently now for the past 15, 16 years.

We have new teams coming in, and this is not just in the United States. It’s in North America now with Toronto and Vancouver and Montreal coming into Major League Soccer. And to have that ability to get up every day and to look and to emulate players, not just someone who’s a thousand miles away in a different country or a different continent — but to actually have your own league means so much. I didn’t have that growing up and that was unfortunate. I’m glad to say that I was a part of it. But the youth of today, in terms of their soccer upbringing, with the facilities they have, with the coaching that they have, and with the ability to see quality soccer played at a high level either live by going to Ford Field or going to see an MLS game or watching it on TV, is so much more than I ever had when I was growing up.”

CAN MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER MAKE IT HERE? “I would love to see a Major League Soccer team here in Detroit. Having said that, I’ve been exposed maybe more so than other folks to the business realities of Major

‘When we talk about international soccer, a lot of times we talk about friendly games. And those are all fine and well, but the reality is you want to see your national team play in games that mean something. The Gold Cup is a huge, huge tournament.’

‘I would love to see a Major League Soccer team here in Detroit. Having said that, I’ve been exposed maybe more so than other folks to the business realities of Major League Soccer.

To have a proper facility is key number one. Local ownership, I think, is also key. And deep pockets because this is not for the faint of heart.’

League Soccer. To have a proper facility is key number one. Local ownership, I think, is also key. And deep pockets because this is not for the faint of heart. Having said that, if those things came into being here I think there is a market. There is a community with a history and an understanding here.

Also, with the economy the way it is, and certainly with Detroit and the difficulties this town has gone through over the past few years, you want to make sure that you’re prudent. And, while I might love soccer, I would not want soccer to be a part of anything that would have this area take any more hits. I think we’ve had enough.”

STEPPING UP FOR A MLS SOCCER FRANCHISE IN DETROIT “There have always been different folks who have come up and said this is a possibility over the years. But, to be quite honest, despite my love for this area, and my belief that, if done right, it could succeed, there are plenty of other options out there right now.

I do think the commissioner, Don Garber, nonetheless is very open minded when it comes to having people come into our league. And if you have good, quality ownership and people who have a vision and people who have local connections and roots, and, like I said before, people who are willing to recognize that you have to spend some money to make some money — and maybe for a long period of time — those are the types of things he would listen to.

I’ll be honest with you, that has not come up in Detroit from any one person or any group of people.”

ANY THOUGHTS ABOUT GOING BACK TO MANAGEMENT? “At some point. I was given an incredible opportunity at a very young age, and made plenty of mistakes along the way. So, when you go through something like that, you want the opportunity to learn from those and put what you have learned into action. We’ll see what happens.”

MISSING THE MOTOR CITY “I live in Los Angeles. I don’t get back here very often.

My family is not here. I miss it. I was heartbroken (when the Detroit Red Wings were eliminated in the Stanley Cup playoffs by the San Jose Sharks). I was watching my Red Wings, although I turned to my LA folks out there after the Lakers went down 3-0 in their NBA playoffs and then completely rolled over like a bunch of wusses, I turned and said watch what the Red Wings do. We might go down, but we’re going down fighting.

I was proud of the way they battled back in this series, and disappointed that they didn’t go further.”

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LOCAL SPORTS TRACK RESULTS

2011 OAKLAND COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP MEET RESULTS (May 27 at Milford) BOYS TEAM RESULTS: 1. Novi Catholic Central, 75; 2. Detroit Country Day, 56; 3. Oxford, 44; 4. Walled Lake Central, 42; 5. Ferndale, 35; 6. West Bloomfield, 32; 7.

Auburn Hills Avondale, 28; 8. Waterford Mott, 27; 9. (tie) Walled Lake Northern, Highland Milford, Lake Orion, 25; 12. White Lake Lakeland, 21.5; 13. North Farmington, 18; 14. (tie) Birmingham Groves, Berkley, Novi, 17; 17. (tie) Walled Lake Western, Farmington, 16; 19. Livonia Clarenceville, 15; 20. Clarkston, 14; 21. Holly, 12; 22. (tie) Birmingham Seaholm, Pontiac, Troy, 10; 25. Troy Athens, 9; 26. (tie) South Lyon, Farmington Harrison, Rochester, 8; 29.

Birmingham Brother Rice, 7; 30. Southfield Christian, 6; 31. Rochester Adams, 3; 32.

Waterford Kettering, 2.5; 33. Southfield, 2; 34. Madison Heights Lamphere, 1.

EVENT RESULTS 4X800-METER RELAY: 1. Catholic Central, 7:58.5; 2. Novi, 8:06.94; 3. Waterford Mott, 8:07.14; 4. White Lake Lakeland, 8:11.39; 5.

Clarkston, 8:14.74; 6. Lake Orion, 8:15.64; 7.

Brother Rice, 8:18.82; 8. Oxford, 8:19.96.

110-METER HURDLES: 1. Aaron Stuk (Oxford), 14.66; 2. Shammah Carter (North Farmington), 14.86; 3. William Ross (Groves), 14.92; 4. Austin Reed (WL Northern), 14.93; 5.

Derek Kim (Novi), 14.97; 6. Evan Carpenter (Athens), 15.14; 7. Nathan Hood (Ferndale), 15.27; 8. D’Marco Mills (Farmington), 15.44.

100-METER DASH: 1. Jamarius McTear (Ferndale), 10.86; 2. John Hill (Country Day), 10.87; 3. Kassius Kelly (Clarenceville), 11.12; 4.

Jason Ervin (North Farmington), 11.17; 5. Jeff Aririguzo (West Bloomfield), 11.18; 6. Terry Douglas (Pontiac), 11.19; 7. James McDonald (Troy), 11.25; 8. Jeffery Johnson (Pontiac), 11.31.

4X200-METER RELAY: 1. Auburn Hills Avondale, 1:29.16; 2. Walled Lake Central, 1:30.25; 3. Novi Catholic Central, 1:31.14; 4. Oxford, 1:31.24; 5. Lake Orion, 1:31.71; 6.

Birmingham Brother Rice, 1:32.26; 7. Walled Lake Northern, 1:32.53; 8. Pontiac, 1:32.72.

1,600-METER RUN: 1. Jack Howard (Seaholm), 4:21.84; 2. Garret Zuk (Lakeland), 4:22.94; 3. John-Paul Zebrowski (Catholic Central), 4:23.16; 4. Austin Zebrowski (Catholic Central), 4:23.96; 5. Nathan Burnand (Mott), 4:25.76; 6. Casey Routledge (WL Northern), 4:26.27; 7. Jonathan Malone (Catholic Central), 4:26.97; 8. Yulli Alla (Lamphere), 4:27.21.

4X100-METER FINALS: 1. Ferndale, 43.38; 2. Detroit Country Day, 43.59; 3. Walled Lake Central, 43.71; 4. Pontiac, 43.98; 5. Auburn Hills Avondale, 44.04; 6. North Farmington, 44.10; 7. Farmington, 44.16; 8. Lake Orion, 44.26.

400-METER DASH: 1. Jake Spuller (Catholic Central), 48.49; 2. Trevon Salter (Avondale), 49.44; 3. Jamael McTear (Ferndale), 49.58; 4. Phillip Washington (West Bloomfield), 50.03; 5. Michael Ankoviak (WL Northern), 51.73; 6. Jibril Mims (Country Day), 51.74; 7. Tre Walton (Southfield), 51.76; 8. Connor Risinger (Oxford), 51.83.

300-METER HURDLES: 1. Aaron Stuk (Oxford), 38.64; 2. Alex Roberts (Lake Orion), 39.51; 3. Sean Suehr (Lakeland), 40.32; 4. David Jordan (Troy), 40.23; 5.

William Ross (Groves), 40.35; 6. D’Marco Mills (Farmington), 40.39; 7. Hassan Fadel (Country Day), 40.46; 8. Michael Roberts (Lake Orion), 41.07.

800-METER RUN: 1. Brandon Wallace (Milford), 1:57.44; 2. Kyle Braun (Berkley), 1:57.45; 3. Adam Bruderick (Clarkston), 1:58.26; 4. Shawn Welch (Milford), 1:58.29; 5. Anthony Cappuccilli (Oxford), 1:58.50; 6. Nathan Chapman (Avondale), 1:58.63; 7.

Joshua Carolin (Catholic Central), 1:59.55; 8.

David Nixon (Holly), 2:00.19.

200-METER DASH: 1. Jake Spuller (Catholic Central), 22.10; 2. Phillip Washington

(West Bloomfield), 22.27; 3. Kassius Kelly (Clarenceville), 22.29; 4. Jeff Aririguzo (West Bloomfield), 22.63; 5. James Vincent-Taylor (Farmington), 22.79; 6. James McDonald (Troy), 22.83; 7. Jason Ervin (North Farmington), 24.55.

3,200-METER RUN: 1. Scott Albaugh (Mott), 9:29.41; 2. Cody Snavely (Milford), 9:29.33; 3.

Victor Allen (Southfield Christian), 9:31.08; 4.

Andrew Garcia-Garrison (Catholic Central), 9:42.70; 5. Pozolo Blake (Rochester), 9:44.55; 6. Stephen Biebelhausen (Adams), 9:45.93; 7. Blake Yard (South Lyon), 9:49.62; 8.

Mackenzie Boyd (Catholic Central), 9:51.05.

4X400-METER RELAY: 1. Walled Lake Northern, 3:22.59; 2. Lake Orion, 3:22.61; 3. Birmingham Groves, 3:26.09; 4. Detroit Country Day, 3:29.65; 5. Rochester, 3:30.97; 6. Novi Catholic Central, 3:31.00; 7. South Lyon, 3:31.59; 8. Highland Milford, 3:31.99.

LONG JUMP: 1. Dartis Willis (Country Day), 21-5.25; 2. Kyle Carter (Harrison), 21-4.25; 3.

James Vincent-Taylor (Farmington), 21-3.25; 4. Justin Hulett (Mott), 21-1; 5. Sam Ward (Athens), 20-8.25; 6. TJ Peake (Holly), 20-4; 7. Evan Carpenter (Athens), 20-3.25; 8. Jalen Williams (Groves), 20-3.25.

HIGH JUMP: 1. Dartis Willis (Country Day), 7-0; 2. Justin Peguese (Berkley), 6-3; 3. Jalen Reid (Ferndale), 6-3; 4. Derek Cingal (Novi), 6-2; 5. CJ Gozdor (Clarkston), 6-2; 6. Ryan Brancheau (Avondale), 6-2; 7. Jalen Davis (Mott), 6-0; 8. Monty Reeves (Berkley), 6-0.

POLE VAULT: 1. Conner Enciso (WL Central), 14-0; 2. Cody Westmoreland (Oxford), 12-6; 3. Connor Westphal (WL Western), 12-6; 4.

Joe Spencer (Holly), 12-6; 5. Jacob Janke (WL Western), 12-6; 6. (tie) Kyle Saffron (Kettering), John Falvey (Lakeland), 12-0; 8.

Cody Ingram (WL Northern), 12-0.

SHOT PUT: 1. Louis Daranda (West Bloomfield), 54-11; 2. George Darany (Catholic Central), 50-6; 3. Travis Harris (WL Central), 50-4.25; 4. Sir Ralph Rodriguez (Oxford), 50-0; 5. Cullen Prena (WL Central), 49-7.75; 6. DeOndre Hogan (Clarenceville), 48-11.5; 7. Levi Richards (Brother Rice), 4811.5; 8. Brandon Allen (Ferndale), 48-11.5.

DISCUS: 1. David Brown (Country Day), 160-5; 2. Cullen Prena (WL Central), 159-9; 3. Vinny Gjokaj (WL Western), 149-7; 4. Matthew Godin (Catholic Central), 146-4; 5. Trevor VanAsselt (South Lyon), 143-9; 6. Colin Banes (Holly), 143-5; 7. George Darany (Catholic Central), 142-11; 8. Kyle Coggins (Milford), 141-11.

GIRLS TEAM RESULTS: 1. Novi, 80; 2. Detroit Country Day, 42; 3. Farmington Harrison, 40; 4. West Bloomfield, 37; 5. Rochester Adams, 36.5; 6. Pontiac, 33; 7. Lake Orion, 31; 8. Walled Lake Western, 29; 9. Troy, 28; 10.

Farmington, 27; 11. Waterford Mott, 26.5; 12.

Rochester, 25; 13. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 22; 14. (tie) Southfield, Oxford, Auburn Hills Avondale, 21; 17. Walled Lake Northern, 14; 18. (tie) Bloomfield Hills Lahser, Birmingham Marian, 12; 20. White Lake Lakeland, 11; 21.

Southfield-Lathrup, 10; 22. Farmington Hills Mercy, 9.5; 23. Rochester Hills Stoney Creek, 9; 24. (tie) Ferndale, Walled Lake Central, 8; 26. Birmingham Seaholm, 6.5; 27. (tie) Birmingham Groves, North Farmington, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood, Clarkston, 6; 31. Holly, 5; 32. Birmingham Roeper, 5; 33. South Lyon, 4; 34. Berkley, 3; 35. Oak Park, 1.

EVENT RESULTS 100-METER HURDLES: 1. Laticia Sims (Harrison), 14.33; 2. Alexandria Johnson (Lake Orion), 14.34; 3. Ally Goff (Mott), 14.93; 4. Kelly McCloskey (Novi), 15.04; 5. Morgan Pullins (Groves), 15.18; 6. Aaron Howell (Farmington), 15.58; 7. Shaquala Phillips (Pontiac), 15.78; 8. Dana Carey (Marian), 16.83.

100-METER DASH: 1. Kendall Baisden (Country Day), 12.00; 2. Tiera Parker (Harrison), 12.52; 3. Sydney Cureton (Country Day), 12.54; 4. Teanna Murray (Rochester), 12.58; 5. Berrion Berry (Stoney Creek), 12.63; 6. Jessica Howell (Adams),

3,200-METER RUN: 1. Erin Finn (West Bloomfield), 10:29.76; 2. Gabrielle Thivierge (Adams), 10:44.20; 3. Lindsay Clark (WL Western), 10:56.27; 4. Julia Valencia (WL Western), 10:58.21; 5. Gabby DeFlorio (Farmington), 11:20.45; 6. Jackie Mullins (Novi), 11:27.14; 7. Heather Smith (Mercy), 11:40.60; 8. Amanda Harris (Farmington), 11:45.06.

4X400-METER RELAY: 1. Novi, 3:59.99; 2.

Farmington, 4:04.17; 3. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 4:05.91; 4. Lake Orion, 4:06.23; 5. Troy, 4:07.07; 6. Rochester, 4:09.39; 7. Birmingham Marian, 4:11.09; 8. Walled Lake Northern, 4:11.42.

LONG JUMP: 1. Joylisa Davis (Lahser), 18-1.5; 2. Jessica Howell (Adams), 16-10.5; 3. Genevieve Shaba (WL Western), 16-4; 4.

Lauren Roberts (Mercy), 16-1; 5. Sara Lin (Troy), 15-5.25; 6. Emily Leppak (Rochester), 15-2; 7. Felicia Fields (West Bloomfield), 150.5; 8. Valerie Johnson (West Bloomfield), 14-9.75.

HIGH JUMP: 1. Keianna Ingram (Lathrup), 5-7; 2. Mariah Owens (Pontiac), 5-4; 3.

Monique Nguyen (Troy), 5-4; 4. Aaron Howell (Farmington), 5-2; 5. Kerri McMahan (Novi), 5-2; 6. (tie) Haley Hendricks (Adams), Samantha Saikalis (Mott), 5-0; 8. (tie) Abbey Lovat (Mercy), Elizabeth Vermoesen (Seaholm), 5-0.

POLE VAULT: 1. Sarah Hillebrand (Oxford), 9-6; 2. Jenny Piatkowski (Mott), 9-3; 3.

Madeleine Martindale (Lake Orion), 9-3; 4. Taylor Meredyk (WL Central), 9-0; 5.

McKenna Burr (Novi), 9-0; 6. Miranda Spencer (South Lyon), 9-0; 7. Avery Johnston (Holly), 9-0; 8. Janel Hathaway (WL Central), 8-6.

SHOT PUT: 1. Angela Bursey (Pontiac), 39-10.5; 2. Taylor Gunn (West Bloomfield), 39-8.25; 3. Brittany Mann (Country Day), 39-6.75; 4. Briana Ratchford (Roeper), 367.5; 5. Kayle Sharwood (Clarkston), 35-8; 6.

Angela Simon (Berkley), 35-4.5; 7. Josephine Jackson (WL Central), 34-6.5; 8. Abbey Lovat (Mercy), 34-5.

DISCUS: 1. Brittany Mann (Country Day), 146-2; 2. Taylor Gunn (West Bloomfield), 136-2; 3. Stephanie Lock (WL Lakeland), 119-6; 4. Linnea Berriman (Lake Orion), 118-9; 5. Angela Bursey (Pontiac), 113-4; 6. Kelly Morgan (Troy), 1120-0; 7. Odessa Hambric (Country Day), 111-10; 8. Abbey Lovat (Mercy), 11-7.

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 6:30 P.M., Daylight Saving Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Planning Commission will consider the following text amendments to Title V, Zoning and Planning, of Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: Amend Article 2, Definitions, of the Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 5.4. This amendment specifically concerns defining Day (Child) Care Home, Family; Day (Child) Care Home, Group; and Day Care, Private Home.

(GP:1224-P) Amend Article 4, General Provisions, of the Zoning Ordinance by adding new sections, Sections 5.29, 5.30 and 5.33. These amendments specifically concern the installation of bike racks to offset parking requirements; revise off-street parking requirements for indoor recreational and fitness uses; and allow for openings in screen walls for pedestrian access and maintenance purposes, respectively. (GP:1226-P) Amend Article 5, Single Family Residential, of the Zoning Ordinance by adding new sections, Sections 5.62, 5.62-A, and 5.62-B. These amendments specifically concern Uses Permitted, Uses Permitted Subject to Special Approval, and Required Conditions for Family or Group Day (Child) Care Homes. (GP:1225-P) Amend Article 19, Light Industrial Districts, of the Zoning Ordinance by adding new Section 5.176. This amendment specifically adds indoor recreational and fitness uses as Uses Permitted in the Light Industrial zoning district. (GP:1227-P)

The City of Southfield will receive proposals for the following item(s) until the time and date indicated: Boiler Replacement Project until June 23,2011 at 10:30 a.m., Local Time. Mandatory pre-bid meeting June 7,2011 at 10:00am, Local Time at the John Grace Community Center, 21030 Indian St, Southfield, MI. Specifications are available at the Purchasing Department, Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48037-2055. For further questions, please contact the Purchasing Department at 248-796-5250.

Nancy L.M. Banks, City Clerk

Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150.

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Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 796-5150 (voice) or

(248) 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed.

Reasonable advance notice is required.

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MHSAA takes action on a variety of topics Approving a variety of regulations and sports activities policies were among the actions taken by the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association during its annual Spring Meeting, May 1-2, in Bellaire.

The Spring meeting of the 19-member legislative body of the Association’s nearly 1,600 member schools is generally the busiest of its three sessions each year. The Council considered 42 committee proposals and also dealt with a variety of eligibility rule, post-season tournament and operational issues.

In action regarding MHSAA Handbook matters, the Council strengthened the regulation which requires a coach or player to miss the next day of competition after being ejected from an event. If the ejection occurs during an MHSAA Tournament, the player or coach must miss the next day of tournament competition, and the next day of non-tournament action if an event is scheduled between the two tournament dates. The action prevents schools from manufacturing a day of competition between two tournament dates to get someone eligible for the next day of the tournament.

Here is a summary of other actions taken at the Spring Representative Council Meeting which will take effect during the 2011-12 school year:

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

• Once eliminated from MHSAA post-season tourna-

ment play or following its last regular-season competition, schools will not be allowed to scrimmage other teams in any sport at any level. Schools may still conduct practice until the MHSAA Finals take place in a sport.

• The Council approved an Officials Review Committee recommendation to revise the rating categories for when school teams are evaluating officials.

The four new categories – consistent judgment and application of play rules, physical appearance, contest management and communication skills, and professionalism – replace eight existing categories, eliminate duplication, and streamline the process for schools and officials.

SPORTS MATTERS

• In Girls Competitive Cheer, the Council approved a committee recommendation that team members wear athletic shoes in competition, eliminating the use of gymnastics slippers and other footwear, to enhance safety.

• Watches will now be allowed to be worn by competitors in Cross Country and Track. The Council approved the committee recommendation to eliminate the “no watch rule,” which came in with the “no jewelry rule” in 1991.

• In Golf, a student may participate in the two qualifying stages of the U.S. Open Tournament conducted by the United States Golf Association without counting against his or her allowed two non-school competitions during the season.

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

Written comments for the Planning Commission may be delivered to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the meeting.

NOTICE OF BIDS

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12.78; 7. D’Mya Davis (Novi), 12.86.

4X200-METER RELAY: 1. Novi, 1:43.60; 2.

Detroit Country Day, 1:43.77; 3. Southfield, 1:44.74; 4. Farmington Harrison, 1:45.49; 5.

Ferndale, 1:46.92; 6. Stoney Creek, 1:48.22; 7.

Bloomfield Hills Lahser, 1:48.85; 8. Pontiac, 1:48.99.

1,600-METER RUN: 1. Lindsay Clark (WL Western), 4:58.01; 2. Erin Finn (West Bloomfield), 5:03.41; 3. Tess Wilberding (Seaholm), 5:08.99; 4. Brooke Kovacic (Oxford), 5:09.75; 5. Gabby DeFlorio (Farmington), 5:11.69; 6. Jackie Mullins (Novi), 5:16.86; 7. Julia Valencia (WL Western), 5:16.98; 8. Christina Swain (South Lyon), 5:21.81.

4X100-METER RELAY: 1. Novi, 48.93; 2.

Pontiac, 50.49; 3. Farmington Harrison, 50.96; 4. Southfield, 51.05; 5. Auburn Hills Avondale, 51.36; 6. Ferndale, 51.66; 7.

Farmington, 51.76; 8. Oak Park, 51.86.

400-METER DASH: 1. La’Tipha Cross (Southfield), 57.93; 2. Taylor Timko (Notre Dame Prep), 58.63; 3. Cherie Gaines (North Farmington), 59.50; 4. Yasmine Jones (Avondale), 1:00.19; 5. Kerri McMahan (Novi), 1:00.21; 6. Karen Blake (Cranbrook Kingswood), 1:00.31; 7. Jaqueline Feist (Groves), 1:00.76; 8. Ashley Dauphine (Troy), 1:01.25.

300-METER HURDLES: 1. Kelly McCloskey (Novi), 44.23; 2. Dana Carey (Marian), 44.98; 3. Laticia Sims (Harrison), 45.04; 4.

Lina Davis (Novi), 47.58; 5. Anna Haritos (Avondale), 47.61; 6. Becca Quaintance (WL Northern), 48.17; 7. Michele Gilmore (Oxford), 49.08; 8. Kaylene Abernathy (Ferndale), 49.18.

800-METER RUN: 1. Brook Handler (Rochester), 2:11.50; 2. Sara Barron (Notre Dame Prep), 2;15.19; 3. Jamie Morrissey (Adams), 2:15.68; 4. Courtney Munley (Mott), 2:17.40; 5. Katelyn Cliff (WL Northern), 2:17.91; 6. Morgan Bridgewater (WL Lakeland), 2:18.15; 7. Reighan Fisher (WL Lakeland), 2;18.32; 8. Sarah Daly (Lake Orion), 2:18.43.

200-METER DASH: 1. Jasmine Ward (Novi), 14.97; 2. Yasmine Jones (Avondale), 25.60; 3. Alexandria Johnson (Lake Orion), 25.75; 4. Tiera Parker (Harrison), 25.78; 5. Teanna Murray (Rochester), 25.89; 6. Karen Blake (Cranbrook Kingswood), 26.35; 7. Berrion Berry (Stoney Creek), 26.60; 8. Jessica Howell (Adams), 26.73.

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Notice of Public Hearing Proposed 2011-2012 Budget Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Southfield City Council will be held on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, for the purpose of reviewing and possible adoption of the 2011-2012 Municipal Budget pursuant to Section 8.5 of the Southfield City Charter.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

A complete copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. All interested parties may request an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing.

Nancy L.M. Banks City Clerk Publish: June 5, 2011

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CITY OF SOUTHFIELD LEGAL NOTICE SAD P-1174 TO THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING SIDWELL PARCELS OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY CENTRE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: 2422-102-012, 2422-102-013, 2422-102-014, 2422-102-015, 2422102-017, 2422-104-006, 2422-104-007, 2422-104-008, 2422-176010, 2422-176-011, 2422-176-012, 2422-201-017, 2422-201-019, 2422-201-020, 2422-226-020, 2422-227-010, 2422-227-063, 2422276-009, 2422-276-017, 2422-276-018, 2422-277-002, 2422-277003, 2422-277-004, 2422-277-005, 2422-277-006, 2422-326-002, 2422-326-003, 2422-326-004, 2422-326-005, 2422-426-001, 2422426-004, 2422-426-006, 2422-426-009, 2422-426-010, 2422-426014, 2422-426-024, 2422-426-025, 2422-426-026, 2422-426-027, 2422-451-003, 2423-151-003, 2423-351-001, 2423-351-002, 2423352-027, 2423-353-030, 2423-354-001, 2423-354-028.

TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Southfield has caused a Special Assessment Roll to be prepared for the purpose of defraying the special assessment district’s share of the cost of the following described public improvement: A cost distribution plan to provide for operation, maintenance, promotional and development activities within the City Centre District, as directed by the City Centre Advisory Board, through the annual special assessment and collection of $0.02 per square foot of gross building area in the district each July 1st, for three consecutive years, effective July, 2011.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a survey and report of the City Administrator concerning said public improvement which, among other things, includes preliminary plans and estimates of cost, is on file with the City Clerk and is available for public examination during regular working hours on regular working days.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the City Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, on Monday, June 20, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time, for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll and hearing all persons interested therein.

SHOULD ANY OWNER or representative of property being assessed for this Special Assessment feel aggrieved by the amount of the assessment, he/she may either appear in person at this hearing and protest the amount levied or may protest by letter to the City Clerk on or before the date of this hearing, in order to preserve his/her right to appeal the Special Assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

A written appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days of confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll.

NANCY L.M. BANKS CITY CLERK

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Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerks Office at (248) 7965150 (voice) or (248) 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.

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Passed Over For The Job? How To Ask Why ... And How To Take It Let’s face it: Getting rejected is an unpleasant experience. But job seekers who can muster the courage to ask the people they interviewed with why they didn’t get the offer may reap benefits that can bolster their job search. Here, a few tips to make the exchange more comfortable for all involved.

Act quickly Don’t give the appearance that you’ve been sitting around brooding. Talk to the appropriate interviewer, recruiter or human resources www.careerbuilder.com representative while your candidacy is still fresh in the person’s mind.

“If you decide to ask why you weren’t selected, you should do it as soon as you are notified that you were not the winning candidate,” says John Scanlan, assistant director www.careerbuilder.com of the career services center at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio www.careerbuilder.com, “If you do not receive notification, you can call the company a day or so after the date they said they would have a decision and ask them.”

Terry Henley, director of compensation www.careerbuilder.com services at Employers Resource Association (a nonprofit www.careerbuilder.com serving small and medium businesses in Ohio www.careerbuilder.com, Kentucky

www.careerbuilder.com and Indiana www.careerbuilder.com, notes that promptly requesting feedback can have advantages. “It signals that there was genuine interest in the position/ company, and should the initial hire back out or fail some type of screening, there might be an immediate opportunity for reconsideration of employment.” Even if that doesn’t happen, the interviewer might be impressed enough by your action to keep your résumé at his fingertips for future reference.

How to ask Puzzled by what to say? Henley suggests this “nonthreatening, minimally awkward” approach: “While I am disappointed in not being chosen for this position because of (pick one) (a) the reputation of your company, (b) the obvious challenges and opportunities of the position, (c) how well this position fits into my desired career path, (d) the opportunity to learn (fill in blank) from a person with the experience of (fill in blank), I really would appreciate any feedback regarding why I was not selected because that might give me valuable insight into what I need to do to prepare myself better for such an opportunity in the future.”

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Some interviewers are uncomfortable talking about hiring decisions for fear of litigation. If you sense trepidation, another route to try is asking what you did well, such as what the person liked about your interview, your style or your answers. “It will be easier for the interviewer to talk about these things since they are positive aspects of your presentation. From the responses, you’ll learn what behaviors to repeat during other interviews moving forward,” Scanlan says.

Dealing with feedback While asking may seem hard enough, dealing with what comes next can be even more challenging.

“You must prepare yourself to hear some unflattering or difficult things,” Scanlan says. “It’s important to be open to what the employer has to say and avoid a defensive mindset. Never argue a point with the person. The decision has already been made, so you’re not going to change anyone’s mind. Also, if you try to dispute what

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According to Henley, those who keep an open mind can receive valuable information. “If the applicants truly want to learn about how they can better themselves, there might be some real ‘nuggets’ in the feedback. This might help them refocus their training, education www.careerbuilder.com and/or their interviewing skills.”

Some things the interviewer might point out include: • Lack of experience in an area the employer deems crucial • Insufficient education • Not showing enough enthusiasm or assertiveness in the interview • Not asking enough questions about the job or company • Lack of thorough preparation for the interview It takes thick skin to handle criticism, and you might feel a little deflated. A successful job seeker, however, doesn’t treat the comments as a personal affront. Instead, he considers how to strengthen his candidacy in the future based on these observations and may even reevaluate the types of positions for which he applies. In the end, when a great new job is yours, you’ll be glad you had the courage to ask.

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Chimney Cleaning/ Building & Repair

Sell Those Unwanted Items!

0480

BEST CHIMNEY & ROOFING CO. -New & repairs Sr. Citizen Discount. Lic & Ins. 248-557-5595, 313-292-7722

Drywall

0690

0150

Building Remodeling A/C Auto Radiator Corp Cooling System Specialist HEATING & A/C SERVICE Ferndale: 248-544-9780

0310

BARRY'S CARPENTRY 25 yrs. exp. Start to Finish.

Lic/Ins. (248) 478-8559 barryscarpentry.com

“It’s All About Results!”

Floor Service

Electrical

0700

FAMILY ELECTRICAL City cert. Violations corrected.

Service changes or any small job. Free est. 734-422-8080

0860

DuCharme Wood Floors •Sanding •Staining •Install •Refinishing •Repairs Free Estimate. 28 Yrs Exp. Tom: (248) 584-1105

Handyman M/F

EMAGINE CANTON 39535 Ford Road • Canton EMAGINE NOVI 44425 W. 12 Mile • Novi EMAGINE WOODHAVEN 21720 Allen Road • Woodhaven EMAGINE ROCHESTER HILLS 200 Barclay Circle • Rochester Hills CINEMA HOLLYWOOD 12280 Dixie Highway • Birch Run EMAGINE ROYAL OAK (Coming Soon)

www.emagine-entertainment.com Movie Line: 888-319-FILM (3456)

1020

Hauling/Clean Up

1030

A-1 HAULING Move scrap metal, clean basements, garages, stores, etc.

Lowest prices in town. Quick service. Free est. Wayne/ Oakland. Central location.

248-547-2764 , 248-559-8138

1000

Restaurant/ Bar / Carry-out Detroit 313-892-9001 Warren 586-574-9200 Farmington Hills 248-855-4600 Livonia 734-261-3550 Dearborn 313-562-5900 Auburn Hills 248-276-9040 Carry-out / Cafe Pointe Plaza 313-884-7400 Carry-out Only Royal Oak 248-549-8000 Bloomfield Hills 248-645-0300 Join Our E-mail club at www.buddyspizza.com

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CLEANING-RESIDENTIAL Weekly and Bi-Weekly.

Ref. Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: (248) 543-3965

Landscaping

1210

Does your Home or Business need to be more organized?

Go to: www.tigerorganizing.com!

Housecleaning

Lawn, Garden Rototilling

Home Improvement

Gutter cleaning needs to be done a minimum of twice a year. Call by May 13th to take advantage of this weeks gutter cleaning special. Check our website to see other services we offer @ Sparklinggutters.com

Housecleaning

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING

BY LACOURE SERVICES Spring clean-ups, landscaping, grading, sodding, hydroseeding, all types retaining walls, brick walks & patios.

Drainage & lawn irrigation systems, low foundations built up. Weekly lawn maintenance. Haul away unwanted items. Comm. Res. 38 years exp. Lic & Ins. Free Est. www.lacoureservices.com 248-489-5955, 248-521-8818

Clean-up/Hauling Srv. Cheap Rates! Garages, bsmts, attics. Free Est. 248-521-8818, 248-489-5955

parkling utters

248-755-2331

Call

1-800-579-7355 or visit

Kits are available only with purchase of Garage Sale Package.

To ensure delivery of kit in time of sale, place your ad early!

O&E is not responsible for kits not received.

Complete Service Handyman Any Size Job. Licensed. Free Estimates.

(734) 259-9326

Gutters

WET PLASTER & DRYWALL New & Repair Work.

30 yrs. Experience.

Rick: (248) 588-1340

(248) 588-9808

Auto Services

*Not valid with any other coupon or discount. **One coupon per person, per pizza, per table.

No cash value. Offer expires 11-04-11.

One coupon per purchase. Not valid with other coupons. No cash value. Offer expires 11-01-11.

1-800-579-SELL

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to Emagine Theatre & Buddy’s Pizza!

$3.00 OFF ANY 8 SQUARE PIZZA

$2.00 OFF

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at our Concession Stand

2 PASSES for 2

1060

1080

ALWAYS RELIABLE HOUSE & APT. CLEANING One time, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. Carol:313-414-6538

1240

A1 ROTOTILLING New & previous gardens, $35 & up. Troy Built equip. 31 yrs. exp. Call Ray: 248-477-2168

Moving/Storage

1380

A1 A+ Movers A+ Service Lic. & Insured-Efficient for only $70/hr. 866-633-7953

Painting/Decorating Paperhangers

Roofing

1640

LEAK SPECIALIST Flashings, Valleys, Chimneys, etc. Warr.

Member BBB. 30 yrs. exp.

Lic / Ins. Call: (248) 346-4321

1420

KIRTS PAINTING SERVICE Ext & Int. Reasonable Prices!

References.

248-496-3227, 248-582-9218 PAINTING BY ROBERT • Wallpaper Removal • Plaster/Drywall Repair • Staining. 25 yrs exp. Free est.

248-349-7499, 734-464-8147

Tile Work-Ceramic/ Marble/Quarry

1940

VINTAGE TILE & MARBLE CO. Foyers, Kitchens, Baths.

Quality craftsmanship for over 20 yrs. Lic/Ins. 313-618-8003

RICK'S QUALITY PAINTING Int/Ext. •Drywall & Plaster Repair •Aluminum Siding Repaint •Power Washing Ins. Free Est. (248) 545-5277

Roofing

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BEST CHIMNEY CO. Free Est. Lic & Ins. 248-557-5595, 313-292-7722

YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO APARTMENT LIVING

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

SOUTHFIELD- N. of 8 Mi. 2nd fl., 2 bdrm condo, appl., heat & A/C. Covered parking.

Section 8 OK. $800/mo. $1600 move-in. 313-433-6247

Mobile Home Rentals 4070 4000

FERNDALE: 1 BEDROOM APT. Washer, Dryer. $525/mo. includes all utilities.

(586) 242-5848

FARMINGTON HILLS OWN or LEASE

575/MO OR LESS

Announcements

7000-7780

Merchandise

LOOK HERE Announcements & Notices

4140

REDFORD - Private Entrance Share kitchen, bath, laundry.

Furnished. Utilities. Cable. $110/wk. Male. 313-213-8637

Office/Retail Space For 4220 Rent/Lease

Site Rent Included

• 3 BDRM • 2 BATHS • ALL APPLS • WE FINANCE • NEW & PRE OWNED AVAIL.

248-231-0801 www.LVHomes.net

6000-6980

REDFORD TWP.

OFFICE SUITES From 1-4 rooms.

Beautifully redecorated.

Great rates incl utilities.

CERTIFIED REALTY INC. (248) 471-7100

Antiques/Collectibles

7020

Household Goods

MOSQUE OPEN HOUSE FREE HEALTH CLINIC (ALL ARE WELCOME, REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED) TAWHEED CENTER 29707 WEST 10 MILE ROAD FARMINTON HILLS ON SAT. JUNE 11, 2011 FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM 313-506-3215

Absolutely Free

75% OFF Figurines. Dolls, Plates, More. 10-6, every Sat/Sun. 418 Merrimac, Canton.

7000

PRO FORM Cross Trainer, 970.

248-437-4867

TV/Stereo Table, black, 28x19x21, with 2 shelves.

248-437-4867

7160

COMPUTER & COMPUTER CABINET- Dell desktop computer w/17" monitor and HP printer, $200. Teak computer cabinet $300. 248-538-1521

Auction Sales 6200

7060

Merchandise

Garage Sales

7110

BIRMINGHAM June 9-11, 9am-5pm, Thurs. & Fri., Sat. 9am-12noon. Antiques, clothing, linens, books, jewelry, furniture, misc. 740 Fairfax, 2 blocks north of Maple.

Garage Sales

7110

Auction will be conducted June 6, 7, 8 & 9, doors open at 8am auction 10am Pre K-12. Furniture, commercial kitchen equipment, many box lots, too many items to list!

BLOOMFIELD HILLS COLONIAL ESTATES Entire Subdivision Garage Sale - Sat., June 11, 9-4. S of Square Lake, W of Woodward, N off Hickory Grove.

BRIGHTON- Garage Sale, Multi family, 12464 Silver Lake Rd, June 2 thru June 5 Observer & Eccentric Classifieds Just a quick call away.....

1-800-579-SELL

Garage Sales

7110

CANTON - HUGE MULTI-SUB COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE at GEDDES/ BECK! Thurs June 9th thru Sat June 11th, 9am to 4pm. Located at 4 corners of Geddes/Beck and includes communities of Central Park South (west of Beck/north of Geddes), Chatterton Village, Chatterton Square (west of Beck/south of Geddes), Meadow Villages of Canton (east of Beck/south of Geddes). Don’t miss this AWESOME sale!

Too much stuff to list!

Garage Sales

Household Goods

7160

DESK- Hon Executive Desk, 3' x 6', laminated walnut finish.

Very good cond. 3 drawers incl one filing drawer.

Disassembled. $300.

Call Al 248-737-0343 FURNITUREKincaid Custom Select Sectional just delivered.

Brown/gold with texture.

High back with semiattached cushion. $2600.

(248) 366-9037

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION

DPS Warehouse 9800 Mt. Elliot, Detroit.

For list of items and information see www.midwestauctionsales.com

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Rooms For Rent

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FURNITURELiving room & dining room. $670, price negotiable.

313-918-6454

7110

LA-Z-BOY brand sofa & loveseat, exc. cond. $350.

BUSHNEL cherry wood, executive desk with hutch, $180.

248-756-2448 MISC. ITEMS: Console TV 32" Zenith $50; 35" Sony TV $50; Walnut Sofa table, $300; Amish Oak Hutch (glass doors on top, wood door on bottom with drawers) $1000; beautiful walnut corner entertainment center (w/doors, room for 35" TV, plenty of shelf space) $1000; two end tables $15/ea. 734-558-7786

Garage Sales

7110

Household Goods

7160

PATIO SET: 3 cushion couch, 2 chairs, 2 tables, removable cushions. Moving, must sell. $75/best.

248-446-9039 SOFA: Light with floral pattern.

2 blue swivel rocker chairs and 2 floor lamps. $160 for everything. Call: (734) 721-4501

Appliances

7180

RANGE GE electric Range, exc cond, white & black, 30" self cleaning. $275. 734-727-1599 WASHER & DRYERWhirlpool, white. Only 6 mos old. $400 takes both. Milford.

706-973-7493

Hay, Grain, Seed

7415

HAY FOR SALE: Square bales, first & second cutting. At barn or can be delivered. Call: 248-347-2887

Hospital/Medical Equipment

7460

GARDEN TACTOR-Craftstman 18 HP, Twin Kohler Magnum engine, 44'' deck.

Exc. cond., $780.

Highland, (248) 887-1042

Miscellaneous For Sale

7500

QUICKSILVER inflatable raft/dingy, will handle up to a 15 hp motor, $400/best.

Overstuffed loveseat & chair, floral pattern, blue stripe, $150/best. Inversion table, $150/best. 3 mix match bar stools, $150/best for all 3.

Other misc. items. Leaf blower, $30.

248-731-7817

Musical Instruments

Sporting Goods

Garage Sales

FARMINGTON HILLS: Sub Wide Sale.

Farmington Ridge Glens, N. of 13 Mile, btwn Haggerty & Halsted. June 10-11, 9am-4pm. Furniture & more!

CANTON ROYAL POINTE WEST Subwide Garage Sale Corner of Warren & Ridge.

June 9-11, 9am-5pm.

FARMINGTON HILLS- Tools & yard tools, exercise & weight equip., sports memorabilia, sinks, games, wooden cigar store Indian. River Pines Condos, 9 Mile & Drake. Multi community garage sales. Fri & Sat June 10th & 11th, 9-5pm.

FARMINGTON HILLS: Barrington Green Sub Wide Sale. Entrances at 12 & Drake. June 9-11, starting at 9am. Wide Variety of household goods, toys, furniture.

GARDEN CITY Garage/Estate Sale 32669 Donnelly Sat., 6/11, 8am-4pm Sun., 6/12, 8am-1pm Medical equip, household, music/movie collection, tools, chipper, Intex pool, furniture & more, all priced to sell! Half off on Sun. A few neighbors also having garage sale.

TRAMPOLINE 15' with ladder & cover, $125. (248) 851-3959

Wanted to Buy

7540

WANTED: Old Fishing Tackle & related items.

Also old boat motors.

Call Bill: (734) 728-7313

Dogs

7840

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES AKC registered.

Ask for Mike. 248-388-9074

“It’s All About Results” Observer & Eccentric

1-800-579-SELL

7520

Garage Sales

ESTATE SALE - CLAWSON Large items, organ, riding mower, lift chair, etc. June 3rd & 4th, and June 10 & 11th. 95pm. 340 N Batchewana, 14 Mile & Crooks.

7520

GUITARS Buying better used & vintage acoustic guitars.

248-396-5240

POWER CHAIR- Pronto M41, good condition 2 speed $2500. 48-752-1908

7110

Sporting Goods

7510

POOL TABLE 7 ft Voyager, dark green, rack w/5 sticks.

Spectator chair, & Detroit Tiger pool table lamp. Exc. cond.

Buyer must load or move. $800/best. 734-620-9559

CANTON ROLLING RIDGE SUB SALE - Thurs-Sat, June 9-11, 9am-5pm. N. of Warren Rd., btwn. Sheldon & Canton Center. Designer Clothing, Household Items & Furniture.

CLAWSON BLOCK SALE Highland (14 1/2 & Crooks, enter on Elmwood). Sat., June 11, 9-4pm. Furniture, kitchen, toys, books & baby, antiques.

Lawn, Garden & Snow 7480 Equipment

7110

GARDEN CITY- Garage/Estate Sale, Sat. 6-4, Sun. 6-5 ONLY. 10-4 PM. Household goods, cookbooks, furniture, tools.

31440 Chester, 48135 LIVONIA 2 Family Garage Sale 9118 Deering, Livonia.

Thursday & Friday LIVONIA DEER CREEK ANNUAL SUB SALE! Fri-Sat., June 10 & 11, 9-4pm. Numerous homes open Thurs., June 9.

Rain or Shine. ½ mi. W. of Farmington Rd., S. of 8 Mi, or N. of 7 Mi, W. of Gill.

Garage Sales

7110

LIVONIA: 19645 Antago. June 10, 11 & 12, 8-4pm. Red Wings Merchandise/Clothes, Beanies/Pokemon Collections, Christmas, housheold items, washer, bikes, etc.

ROYAL OAK Huge Estate Sale!

Collectors and Bargain Hunters won't want to miss this one! 40 year collection priced to sell! Antiques and collectibles include furniture, art, games and toys, music items, sports, art deco, crocks and pottery, watches, lighters, lots of other smalls, 3000+ CD collection, household items, tools and much, much more! Friday-Sunday, June 10-12, 207 E LaSalle.

Garage Sales

7110

SOUTH LYON Garage Sale June 4-5, 9am-6pm. Furniture, tools, sporting goods, toys, camping equipment, etc.

27900 Woodstream Drive.

SOUTH LYON- A lot of guy, girl, kid stuff. Hunting, Camping, etc. 6/4 & 6/5, Sat. 8-4 Sun. 9-2. 60160 E. 8 Mile Rd TROY- Warehouse sale! Furniture, home goods, antiques, tools, appli., construction materials, hardware, cabinets, clothing, baby & kids stuff, tons of misc stuff! 6/10 & 6/11, 10-4pm. 1694 Maxwell St, N off Maple, E of Coolidge.

WEST BLOOMFIELD Subdivision Garage Sale Kimberley North, 14 Mile, btwn Middlebelt/NW Hwy. June 9-11, 8am-5pm.

WEST BLOOMFIELD: 3085 Bloomfield Shore Dr, Lone Pine & Middlebelt. Sat. June 11, 9-4pm. Kid's toys, household, decorative items, etc.

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CHALLENGER R/T: THERE’S PLENTY OF MUSCLE IN THIS DODGE Advertising Feature

CAReport The Challenger R/T is powered by V8 HEMI that generates 376 horsepower.

By Dave Menard For Avanti NewsFeatures Fracassa News Group It seems like no matter how high gas prices go, no matter how expensive they get and no matter how impractical they might be, the muscle car never seems to go away. Not that I’m complaining; I’m just making an observation.

The hold the American muscle car has on our collective automotive psyche is strong.

It survived the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s, the import invasion that followed and even the graying of the Baby Boom generation that made it popular. Nothing, it seems, can kill off the muscle car. And while they don’t make sense for everyone (what one vehicle does?), it’s cool to see they’re still around.

The 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T is a worthy entry in the muscle-car market. With a style that evokes the classic Challengers from the early 1970s, it fits right in with this wave of retro muscle cars we’re seeing, including the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro.

If you’ve seen the classic 1970-74 Challenger, you’ll have no trouble spotting the new Challenger in a lineup.

The Challenger R/T features a restyled trapezoidal front air dam with a larger opening to cool down the HEMI V8 under the hood.

There’s a larger “duck bill” front spoiler to provide additional downforce. The R/T comes with chrome exhaust tips, 18-inch aluminum wheels, a body-colored rear spoiler, and fog lamps.

Spring for another $1,350 and you can get 20-inch aluminum chrome-clad wheels with performance tires. It’s a hot look and one

Trucks for Sale

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Automotive

Recreational Vehicles

Campers/Motor Homes/Trailers

FORD F150 2007 XLT, Extended, white. $16,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

JAYCO 1207 POP-UP 1996 Outstanding, sleeps 7, hot water, furnace, a/c, awning, screened room, electric/gas refridge, gas stove, dual tanks. $3100. 313-383-3925

8220

CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2006 Silver Birch, Z71, sunroof & heated leather! This is the one! Just $19,975!

888-372-9836

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2008 Blue Granite, LT, crew, 4WD & dually!

Diesel powered strength! Call for price!

888-372-9836

CHEVROLET SSR PICKUP 2004 Black, auto, V8. $22,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2008 Silver Spark, 4wd, LT, remote start! You deserve it!

Only $29,987!

888-372-9836

CHEVY BLAZER 2004 Burgundy, 4x4, 44K. $10,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 CHEVY COLORADO 4DR 2008

Extra clean, 32k miles. $10,595 Stk.#11T6024A

DEALER

734-402-8774 CHEVY SILVERADO 2009

734-402-8774

DODGE DAKOTA LARAMIE 2008

Extra, extra clean, only 26k miles. $22,995 Stk.#P21279

DEALER

734-402-8774

8290

CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2006 Porcelain White, Alloys, PL, PW & ABS! Travel in style!

Only $13,495!

888-372-9836

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

GMC 2004 PICKUP White, air, auto $5995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 GMC 2006 SIERRA SLE 2WD, loaded, 64K mi, warranty, new tires, exc cond., $14,500.

734-812-9001 GMC EXTENDED CAB 2010 Pickup, 10K. $20,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

GMC SIERRA 2011 Pacific Blue, 8K, crew, SLE & 4WD! Like brand new!

Only $32,395!

888-372-9836

RAN 2006 PICKUP 4x4, Gray. $18,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Mini-Vans

8240

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 2010 Sharp! $18,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

CHEVY SUBURBAN 1999 Black/Tan, leather interior, heated seats, 4x4, loaded. $5500. 248-477-6668

CHEVY Trailblazer 1997

4 dr., low miles. A MUST SEE! EXTRA, EXTRA CLEAN! $6998 Stk.#P21336

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2003 Blue Lagoon, LT, 4WD and power options!

Safe and reliable SUV! Just $9,997!

888-372-9836

CHEVY TRAVERSE 2009 Sterling Silver, reverse camera, LT and OnStar! Make your garage happy!

Only $24,995!

888-372-9836

FORD EDGE SRL AWD 2008

Must see, loaded, 1 owner. $17,488 Stk.#11T1183A

DEALER

734-402-8774 FORD ESCAPE 2008 Blue, Only $16,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

HANDICAP VANS ~ USED. BOUGHT & SOLD. Mini & full size. I come to you. Call Dale anyday, 517-882-7299 SELL ME YOUR MINIVAN. INSTANT CASH. I come to you.

Call anyday, 517-230-8865 SIENNA 2005 Silver Storm, ABS and power options! Camping trip ready!

Just $13,495!

888-372-9836

8290

BUICK RENDEZVOUS 2002 Loaded, Moon. $5595

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

8290

FORD EXPLORER 2007 Extra clean, V6, low miles. $16,995 Stk.#P21223

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

FORD FLEX SEL 2009

Extra clean, 1 owner, Ford certified. $24,995.

Stk. #11T1169A

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

GMC DENALI 2008 Silver, navigation, DVD. $38,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 GMC ENVOY 2009 Black Slate, chrome, sunroof & 4WD! Great for summer trips! Just $19,857!

888-372-9836

GMC ENVOY SLT 2008 4x4, Black. Only $ 18,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

GMC YUKON XL SLT 2001

Extra Clean, Non-Smoker. A must see. $10,995.

Stk.#P21291

DEALER

734-402-8774 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 2008 Navigation, loaded, super clean, great miles. $21,595 Stk.#P21269

LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2007 Nav, moon, rear DVD. All the toys. $28,995 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600

FORD EXPEDITION XLT 1998

Tan, 51,000 miles. 4.6 V8 w/overdrive, new brakes (front & rear). Exc. cond. $5900. 734-748-0687 FORD EXPLORER 2006 Midnight Black, Eddie Bauer, 37K and leather! Ride with confidence! Just $15,777!

888-372-9836

Extra clean, loaded, low miles. $16,995 Stk.#P21223

DEALER

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Acoustics speakers with a subwoofer.

Hey, a muscle car needs muscle sound, right? A navigation system with integrated real-time traffic is also available.

Of course, all that is nice enough, but the real test of a muscle car is under the hood and on the road.

The Challenger R/T does not disappoint.

Under the hood on the R/T is 5.7-liter V8 HEMI with Variable Valve Timing.

This engine is rated at 376 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque for plenty of power off the line (0-60 in less than six seconds).

The engine is mated with a Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission (there is an optional automatic, but you lose 4 horses and 10 lb.-ft. of torque).

There’s a throaty growl to this powertrain - you’re not sneaking up on anybody driving this car.

Even with the fuel-saving Variable Valve Timing, this is not a gas-sipper. EPA rates this combo at 15 mpg on city driving and 24 mpg on the highway. But you knew performance comes at a price, right?

For comparison, the 3.6-liter V6 that comes with the SE version of the Challenger is rated at 18 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway, but your horses drop from 372 to 305 and your torque from 400 lb.-ft. to 268 lb.-ft.

Mid-grade fuel is recommended for the HEMI, but Chrysler says regular unleaded is “acceptable.”

The R/T’s suspension features redesigned front- and rear-suspension geometries. The new design features lightweight front- and rear-suspension cradles that create a rigid

Sports Utility

8290

SATURN OUTLOOK 2008 Purple Rain, XR, AWD & OnStar! Ready for all seasons! Just $23,995!

888-372-9836

Chevrolet

MERCURY MARINER 2008 PREMIUM 4x4, moon, 29K. $18,995 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600

MERCURY MARINER PREMIER 2009

Leather, loaded, extra clean. $21,388 Stk.#P21254

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2008 4x4, luxury, leather, 3 row.

Now $21,495!

NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600 PONTIAC VIBE 2009 Silver Spoon, 18K, 5 speed & OnStar! Get your groove on!

Only $14,695!

888-372-9836

8400

MALIBU LTZ 2008

Must see, low miles 34K. $17,488.

Stk.#11C1177AP21257

DEALER

734-402-8774

FORD EXPLORER 4x4 2003 Dark Blue. Only $7995

DEALER

FORD EXPLORER 2007

Sports Utility

Sports Utility

734-402-8774

FORD WINDSTAR 2003 Forest Green, SE, ABS, and power options! Family budget friendly! Only $6,997!

888-372-9836

Extra, extra clean, low miles. $19,488 Stk.#11C7052A

NORTH BROS. FORD

Sports Utility

CHEVY EQUINOX 2008 AWD, Leather, more! $21,495

8120

FLEETWOOD WILDERNESS 2004 320DBHS, sleeps 10, queen master bedroom, sofa/dinette on slide-out, full kitchen, 4 bunk beds, very clean, well maintained. $13,900. 734-392-7184

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that will get you noticed when you drive it.

Inside, the cabin is retro cool.

The instrument panel features ice-blue backlighting and includes the expected tachometer and temperature gauge (an oilpressure gauge would have been a nice touch).

The leather-wrapped steering wheel features controls for the audio system and for the Electronic Vehicle Information Center.

There’s plenty of chrome accents, as well, and the shift knob is wrapped in leather.

There’s no problem with leg room up front.

I’m not sure anyone would buy any muscle car based on rear seating room, but if it is something that you’re looking at, the Challenger does have more rear head room (37.4 inches), and leg room than other cars in its segment (32.6 inches).

The cloth seats (leather is optional) themselves are comfortable and provide good support.

The power driver’s seat features a power lumbar adjustment, and the passenger seat is also power-adjustable.

The R/T comes with automatic climate control, power windows and locks, keyless entry and cruise control.

The standard audio system is an AM/FM/ CD system that includes satellite radio and six speakers and Uconnect with Bluetooth, a voice-activated system that allows you to control your audio system with voice command.

For $1,565, you can upgrade to a system that includes a hard drive on which to store your music, with a touch-screen display, a 368-watt amplifier and seven Boston

Sports & Imported

8300

SAAB 9.3 2003 Convertible, Blue. $11,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

Buick

8360

LA SABRE LIMITED 2005 Tan, leather. Only $8995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

LUCERNE 2006 Silver Shine, CXL, chrome & heated seats! Royal comfort!

Only $13,775!

888-372-9836

REGAL 1998 Burgundy, Sharp! $6495.

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

Cadillac

8380

STS 2006 White, 25,500 miles, sunroof. Very good cond. 1 owner. $16,500.

248-851-1721

Chevrolet

8400

CHEVROLET IMPALA 3 to choose from!

Starting at $10,395!

888-372-9836

COBALT 2009 Gray Horizon, coupe, pl/pw & XM! Peppy gas saver!

Only $13,995!

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COBALT 2010 4 door, air, auto. $13,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

HHR 2009 Gray mist, sunroof, remote start, and flex fuel! Summer cruisin' ready! Only $15,995!

888-372-9836

MALIBU LTZ 2009 Black, 26K. $19,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Chrysler-Plymouth

8420

300 2010 Leather, Sharp! $18,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 SEBRING 2008 Silver Fox, 33k, convertible, and leather! Drop top gorgeous! Just $17,995!

888-372-9836

Dodge

8440

AVENGER 2010 Black Beauty, R/T, heated seats, and leather! Roomy and sporty! Just $16,994!

888-372-9836

CALIBER SXT 2010 Black, 32K. $16,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Ford

8480

FOCUS 2006 ZX4 SES Auto, Air. $8995 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600 FOCUS SES 2009 3 to choose from! $13,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 FOCUS SES 2009

Fuel Saver, Very Clean, Low Miles. $12,785 Stk.#P21276

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

2011 Dodge Challenger R/T Vehicle class: Compact car / muscle car.

Power: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine.

Mileage: 15 city / 24 highway.

Where built: Brampton, Otario, Canada.

Base price: $29,670.

Price as tested: $35,720.

OE08742787

8480

MUSTANG 2006 Metallic Blue, 1 owner, 76K mi, new tires, Shaker 500 System.

Showroom Cond. $13,400.

Fenton. 810-735-1138 Cell: 810-515-4232 TAURUS SE 2006 Burgundy, auto. $7995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Honda

8520

CIVIC HYBRID 2008 4 Dr., air, auto, cruise, pw, 1 owner. 40mpg. $16,791.

248-894-3419 COROLLA 2010 Silver, 30K. $16,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Hyundai

8524

ELANTRA 2010 Auto, blue. $14,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 VOLVO 2008 T-6 AWD, silver. $24,795

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

Jaguar

8530

XK8 1998 CONVERTIBLE 71k, loaded! $12,495 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600

Jeep

8535

COMMANDER 2008 Platinum Silver, Sport, 28K & ABS! Summer adventure ready! Call for price!

888-372-9836

DEALER

734-402-8774

GRAND CHEROKEE 2009 Black Bullet, SRT8, leather & 4WD! Quick on the draw!

Call for price!

888-372-9836

JEEP WRANGLER 2003 Red Dawn, 2-tops, & alloys!

Off-roading fun!

Just $15,995!

888-372-9836

FUSION 2008

Extra clean, only 24K miles. $14,780. Stk.#P21288

DEALER

MUSTANG 2003

Convertible, 1 owner, extra clean, only 57K miles. $9998.

Stk.#11T1207A

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

Lexus

8540 IS 250 2007

Loaded, great miles, super clean. $18,388 Stk.#10T6122B

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

Lincoln

8560

MKX 2007 $22,995 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600 MKZ 2007 72,000 mi, immaculate condition, original owner, brand new brakes, new battery, newer tires, heated/cooled seats, leather, moonroof, extended full warranty. $15,900.

734-635-6841, 517-214-6623 MKZ 2007 Loaded, 40K. $17,495 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600 TOWN CAR 2002 White, 59K. $9995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 ZEPHYR 2006 Moon, loaded. $13,995 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600

“It’s All About Results”

1-800-579-SELL

SAHARA 2010 Unlimited, only 10,000 miles. $28,495 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600 WRANGLER 2009 2 Dr., air, cruise, CD, 1 owner, am-fm stereo. Good condition $17,000. 248-752-1908

Pontiac

8680

G-6 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Sliver, 30k. $18,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

GRAND PRIX GT 2008 Blue, leather, moon. $14,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

GRAND PRIX GXP 2006 V8, White, loaded! $13,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 GTO 2006 Burgundy, FAST, auto. $21,495

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Saturn

8700

L300 2003 Blue Breeze, pl/pw & alloys!

Easy on the eyes! Just $6995!

888-372-9836

SATURN VUE 2008 Autumn Red, XE, ABS & CD! Full of value! Just $15,995!

888-372-9836

(7355)

Mercury

8600

GRAND MARQUIS 1998

Extra clean, low miles, 66K. $5988 Stk.#11C1161A

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

GRAND MARQUIS LS 2009 Loaded, 35k miles. $16,995 NORTH BROTHERS-TROY 248-643-6600 MARQUIS 2001 Exc. condition (physically & mechanically), clean. Metallic Beige. $2600. 248-505-4139

MILAN PREMIUM 2008

FOCUS SES 2009

Super clean, non-smoker, great miles! $13,988 Stk.#P21276

734-402-8774 IMPALA CT 2004 Leather, one owner. $8495

Ford

assembly.

The R/T features a performance-tuned suspension. You’ll feel the road, but it’s not too harsh, and you’ll also have superb handling.

The power-assisted steering makes it easy to maneuver and the 4-wheel anti-lock brakes are excellent. Stability control and allspeed traction control are standard.

If all this speed and power get you in a little trouble, you’ll be happy to know the Challenger comes with supplemental sidecurtain airbags. A tire-pressure monitoring system is also standard.

The Challenger R/T starts at a little under $30,000. Add the upgraded audio system, the higher performance wheels and tires, special electronics and paint, and you’re at close to $36,000.

But what the heck -- if high gas prices can’t kill the muscle car, why should the sticker price?

Dave Menard is an auto critic for Avanti NewsFeatures and the Observer & Eccentric.

Distributed by Fracassa News Group. Dave can be reached at Avanti1054@aol.com .

Extra clean, low miles. $14,880 Stk.#P21257

NORTH BROS. FORD 734-402-8774

MILAN PREMIUM 2008

Very clean, 1 owner, 35K miles. 3 to choose from. $14,895 Stk.#P21275

DEALER

734-402-8774 SABLE LS PREMIUM 2003 Loaded, auto, 1 owner, exc. cond., 97,000 miles. $5200.

Call: 248-684-5261

Nissan

8620

MAXIMA 2009 Phantom Black, 23K,leather & power options! One impressive ride! Call for Price!

888-372-9836

SKY 2009 Red Line, Red, Turbo. $23,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 VUE 2009 Sharp! Burgundy, 43K. $15,995

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500 Toyota

8720

SLE 2008 Loaded, Nav, gray. $19,998

BOB JEANNOTTE BUICK, GMC (734) 453-2500

TOYOTA PRIUS 2005 4 Dr., air, Auto, full service history, 1 owner. 48,500 miles, immaculate! $14,750.

248-228-8169