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 Katie Siskonen
   2296 Austin Dr
   Novi
   MI
   48377
   United States
   2489747309
   ksiskonen@gmail.com

   Career Objective
     * Seeking entry level writing position where my concise writing and
       creating skills will be of value.
     * Currently obtaining a B.S. in Creative Writing and Journalism from
       Eastern Michigan University.

   Education
   Eastern Michigan University
   Ypsilanti
   Michigan
   United States
   B.S/ Creative Writing, Journalism Candidate, Dec 2011

   Professional Experience
   Pretzelmaker/TCBY
   Novi
   MI
   United States
   Cashier, Food Preparation Worker
   December 2009
   Present
     * Prepare a variety of foods safely and efficiently to minimize
       customer wait time.
     * Provide excellent customer service in serving food, answering
       questions, and resolving any conflicts that arise.

   Humane Society of Huron Valley
   Ann Arbor
   MI
   United States
   Volunteer Dog Walker
   December 2010
   July 2011
     * Practice safe handling of dogs in keeping them separated, reporting
       illnesses and problems to staff members, and assisting potential
       adopters in interacting with dogs.
     * Exercise adoptable dogs through regimented walking and playing.
       Teach dogs commands including, eye contact, sitting, coming when
       called, and waiting at doors.

   Volunteer Shelter Cleaner
   November 2010
   December 2010
     * Perform cleaning tasks including laundry, dishwashing, and
       sanitizing of surfaces.
     * Create enrichment toys for animals

   Additional Skills
     * Fast typist (90+ WPM)
     * Excellent written communication skills

Puppy Mill Protest

                              Awareness group protesting purchase of puppy mill puppies this holiday season

Novi - The approach of the holidays signals one thing- the rush to buy gifts.  For some this could mean a new puppy from a local pet store, without knowing where that puppy actually comes from.  

Many Saturdays and the occasional weekday, large signs reading “Don’t Support Puppy MIlls” and “Boycott Petland” cover the lawns in front of Twelve Oaks Mall.  Members of Puppy Mill Awareness of Southeast Michigan stood on the lawn listening to people’s car horns in response to their “Honk if You Support Us” sign.  They are doing more protests now than ever to stop people from buying pet store puppies in time for the holidays. 

Approval of district brings Novi hotel plan to next level

Novi, Mich.- The Novi City Council passed a motion 5-1 at Tuesday’s meeting to create a commericial district for 46100 Grand River Avenue, the proposed site of a new hotel adjacent to Suburban Collection Showplace.  

“We need to create, to expand to provide for the needs of the center in the future to support and sustain positive economic impact,” said Blair Bowman, owner and president of Suburban Collection Showplace.

Suburban Collection Showplace, a banquet, conference, and exposition center known as Rock Financial Showplace until early 2011, is one of few event centers of its kind without an on-site hotel.  The proposal to build one is met with controversy from other hotel representatives in the area that fear their business being taken away.  Managers of the Crowne Plaza and Sheraton Detroit Novi hotels spoke of area hotels already hurting for rooms, with an average capacity of 60 percent.  

“People will still consider where they stay,” said Bowman.  “Hotels won’t lose all rooms that Suburban Collection has brought them.”

Zenyatta "The Queen"

Sometimes four inches is all that separates the victor from the defeated.  In the case of the 2010 Breeder’s Cup Classic, the well known filly Zenyatta lost, and victory fell to accomplished colt Blame.  

Before this last race, Zenyatta was undefeated.  From her three year old season to her current season as a six-year-old, she had a 19-0 record and was going for 20 wins before retiring as a broodmare.  Her beauty and elegance had many watching, including non-race fans.  She made Oprah’s “Most Influential Women of the Year” list.  “I did not know who she was until the weekend of the race, said Laura Saale, a horse owner and rider of South Lyon, Mich. “I watched a special which documented the details of her superior physique and athleticism - about why she was built to win.”  Some would argue that a filly racing against the boys was in over her head to start with, but all it did was give Zenyatta something to prove all along.   

Trends in Vegetarianism

There are many traditional meals that can be made completely vegetarian, like this vegetarian Thanksgiving meal.  Photo courtesy of              http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizard10979/4134195787/        

YPSILANTI, Mich. - Most vegetarians eat more than just vegetables.

A New Home Away From Home

This cat is one of many animals adopted from the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Photo by Katie Siskonen

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Old with the old and in with the new.  In this case, more room for animals equals more animals with the chance to find new homes.  

The Strike of a Match

                                   Flames engulf a match, just like the one that caused Pam O'Neall's burns. 
                                                 Photo courtesy of http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1209536

NOVI, Mich. - A single match can change a life.