Take A Walk...

Acorn

Chico's

Dakota Bread

Frames Unlimited

Creating A Memory

Hersh's

Based on actual events and inspired by the experience of co-author Marian
Sneider's grandson, Eli Remembers is a book that creates both a history lesson and
an emotional delving into a family's memories of relatives lost in the Holocaust.
The book was co-written by Ruth Vander Zee and illustrated by Bill Farn-
sworth (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, Grand Rapids, Michigan/Cam-
bridge, U.K., September, 2007).
Eli is a young man who wonders and asks about the seven candles lit by his
elders each Rosh Hashanah. After being told year after year that they are remem-
brances of "things too difficult to talk about," he learns about the background of
the candles through a family journey to Lithuania.
There he visits the Ponar Forest where he is shown the mass grave of 80,000
Jews who were killed during World War II, including his seven family members.
The story, which was also the subject of a British television documentary, is
direct but geared appropriately toward children ages 8-12, with clear description
and some detail. The authors give a glimpse into how Eli feels and reacts to seeing
the grave and hearing the story of the death of his relatives.
An author's note gives a slightly more involved description of the massacre.
True-to-life illustrations look like small oil-painting reproductions.
Available at Barnes and Noble, Border's Books and at: www.albanbooks.com .
Cost: $18.

Marguerite

New York Bagel

Port City Java

Rear Ends

Ruby's Balm

Running Fit

Stage Deli

Steven Franklin
Optics

loo Cute To lanore

What boy wouldn't love a dog? Kathy and Larry Nathan,
who co-founded and run the Michigan Pug Rescue (MPR)
in Farmington, think that dog should be a pug. They say
pugs who have been rescued from homes where the own-
ers can no longer care for them, animal shelters, puppy
mills and from breeders whose dogs have been returned,
make wonderful companions. Members of the toy group,
they are like big dogs in small packages, typically weighing
between 14 and 20 pounds. Their short coats — which may
be silver, apricot, fawn or black — require little grooming.
Pugs are bred to be companion dogs, are social and love
to be petted and played with. A pug, even abused and older ones, generally
adapt readily to change. Pets adopted from MPR have been examined by a vet-
erinarian and treated for any health issues, immunized, microchipped, spayed or
neutered, heartworm and fecal tested and often undergo dental care.
The non-profit MPR is run by volunteers.
To become a volunteer, to provide a foster home or obtain
a downloadable adoption application, access the Web site at:
michiganpugrescue.com . Photos of available pugs are also
on the site. For information, e-mail:
pugluv@michiganpugrescue.com or call (248) 473-
8389. Adoption costs range from $150-$400, based
on the age and health of the pug.

Stone's
Fine Jewelry

Sundance

Opening Soon

Zoe's Lace

for Holiday Shopping

Benny and Brutus, adopted from Michigan Pug Rescue

Michigan Pug Rescue also runs the Universal Animal Rescue and Gifts, in the
Universal Mall at 12 Mile and Dequindre roads in Warren. Proceeds from sales of
items, including calendars, afghans, pillows, foot stools, mugs, T-shirts and figu-
rines with images of animals — from various breeds of dogs and cats to ferrets
and wild animals — go to MPR. All items are now being sold at sale prices. For
store hours call (586) 574-0577 or access the Web site at: UARG.org .
Merchandise from the store will also be sold at the Friday, Nov. 16 - Sunday, Nov.
18 Novi Pet Expo at Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, in
booths 606-612. Pugs will also be at the event.

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